07 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Newport Daily Independent
Location
Newport, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
1
Jackson County Arkansas assessor announces public meetings by township to list personal property and per capita tax for 1902. Names, dates, and locations to be provided. notice dated May 6, 1902 and published in the Daily Independent.
In a continued review Rev L H Richardson argues against sprinkling as a definition of baptism and asserts Catholic influence changed baptismal form. Citing Wall, Stanley, Bloomfield and others, the piece contrasts immersion with sprinkling and notes longstanding Western Church changes.
Two unknown men attempted to enter the home of J J Martin on Walnut and Fourth but were frightened away before obtaining anything. Miss Pearl Martin and Mrs M K Upshaw heard noises, neighbors fired five shots in pursuit, but no clues or injuries were reported.
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. across Christian Baptist Presbyterian and Methodist churches. Communion at 10:30 a.m. and morning and evening services listed. Rev L H Richardson conducts Presbyterian services. J W Smith preaches at Methodist at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Hillhouse and Randy sing.
At about 9 pm Friday John Duncan was cut by Will Knight during a debt dispute on Kelley Row. Knight defended himself with a knife, slashing Duncan. Duncan was arrested and tried Saturday before Justice L B Harris, defended by Judge M M Stuckey, and Duncan was acquitted of assault with intent to kill.
Articles filed Friday with the secretary of state establish Ward Lumber Company of Newport with a capital stock of 250000 of which 170000 is paid in. Home offices listed in Wayne County Michigan and Mississippi County Missouri, with 87500 invested in Independence County Arkansas. Charles A. Ward is president and Justin R. Whiting is secretary.
Two nicely furnished rooms available for rent. Apply in person at 313 Main Street. Dét
Miss Cora Bonner Stacy and Mr Earl Lenwood Kittrell wed at eight thirty in a crowded Methodist church in Augusta. The ceremony featured arches of white carnations magnolias and satin ribbons with ushers bridesmaids maid of honor and best man, and a reception at the Bonner residence following the ceremony.
Hon Charles D Greaves returned home after a White House visit at the president's invitation to discuss the state situation. He says insurgent opposition will continue, implying no harmonizing was achieved. The Arkansas Democrat notes the event suggests unresolved factional tensions at the national level.
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