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Newspaper

Newport Daily Independent

Location

Newport, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1903

Page

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Eupion Oil Promoted for Safe Odorless Illumination

The notice urges buyers to insist on Eupion oil for lighting claiming double distilled odorless safety. It lists Newport merchants Wolff-Goldman Merc Co, W B Chastain, Wilmans Bros, R D Wilmans, Heiliger's Union Market Co, Martin Bros, Harris & Daugherty and O M Bowen as suppliers Waters-Pierce Oil Co.

Newport Wolff-Goldman Merc. Co W. B. Chastain Wilmans Bros R. D. Wilmans Heiliger’s Union Market Co Martin Bros Harris & Daugherty O. M. Bowen

Tarred and Feathered Mob Punishes Two For Elopement Plot

John Ward a telegraph lineman and W. D. Thomas a traveling salesman were roughed up by a Wynne mob early Friday. Both were tied to trees and lashed with hickory, tarred and feathered after being accused of interfering with a prominent man’s home. Ward allegedly planned to elope with the woman, while Thomas is said to have aided the scheme though he denies prior acquaintance.

Wynne John Ward W. D. Thomas Ward Thomas

Judge Caldwell Resigns From U S Circuit Bench

Little Rock reports Judge N C Caldwell of the Eighth U S circuit sent his resignation to President Roosevelt on June 2 to take effect June 4. The 70 year old jurist wrote from Wagon Wheel Gap, Col where he spends summers with his family. Caldwell was appointed district judge in 1864 by Lincoln and elevated to the circuit by Harrison.

Little Rock N. C. Caldwell Eighth United States Circuit Roosevelt Wagon Wheel Gap Col Caldwell Lincoln Harrison

Rosemans Granted Bond After Front Street Altercation

Tom and Abe Rosemans faced Justice Guy Smith after a fight with Gene Parker near F. Gullette's store on Front Street Saturday night May 23. Parker was shot in the cheek. the brothers waived preliminary examination and posted 300 each.

Tom and Abe Rosemans Gene Parker F. 8 Gullette Front Street Guy Smith

Court schedule set after Woodruff County suit postponement

In the Octavia Mitchell Scofield et al case against Sallie Spott Gibson et al, the Woodruff County Chancery Court in Augusta finished presenting evidence and Judge Thomas B. Martin announced the argument would be heard in Little Rock on the 24th instant with a judgment to follow in Augusta.

Octavia Mitchell Scofield Sallie Spott Gibson Chancery Court Woodruff County Augusta Thomas B. Martin Little Rock

White River reaches 25.7 feet at Newport gauge

The latest water rise shows White River at 25.7 feet on Saturday night with a fall to 25.2 feet on Monday. A further decline is expected unless renewed rains occur. The notice also lists ads for teachers needed, summer excursions, and a bargain store promotion.

White River Newport

Insurance policy covers burglary theft and larceny losses

This document describes a residence insurance policy covering loss through burglary theft and larceny. It insures personal property and effects of the insured and family members living with them against theft by any person unlawfully on the premises or by any domestic servant employed by the insured. Premises may be left without notice or permission from the company. Rates are stated as low.

Two Hold Ups Reported In Local Area

Two robberies occurred on Saturday night as John G Neal of Chastain's Addition and Mack Robinson north of the Iron Mountain track were relieved of wallets and watches. A mineral exhibit from Percy Finch highlighted Sharp county zinc and lead prospects with a 600 pound ore chunk and high grade galena.

Mack Robinson Iron Mountain Track James Johnson Arkansas Agricultural Department Percy Finch Sharp County Strawberry Little Rock Cherry Blossom Cherokee- Lanyon Smelter Company Gas City Kan Finch

Railroad Rumblings and Construction Plans Across the Region

The Yellville Echo reports on railroad construction near Buffalo City with track laying advancing and a tunnel on the White River line. White River railroad expansion earns bank backing and a station planned near the isthmus hub, while a timetable for the Choctaw Bay line is set to take effect. Rock Island officials discuss a connecting link between Frisco St. Louis Ka and the Colorado roads near Pacific to Union, signaling broader regional rail growth.

Buffalo City Vaul Ee 9 John Vallefore Yellville St. Louis White River Powell Isthous A Court House Choctaw Bay Vallentine Rock Island Frisco Yforia Taxas City Colorado Roads Rock Islandt Pacific Union Colorado Line

Local Pearl Buyback Offers High Prices

Advertises top payments for pearls including slugs and baroques. Promises to return items at the sender’s expense if the offer is not accepted. Odd garbled text references may indicate damaged or stray lines from a classifieds listing.

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Filelbeaenn Manhattan Edwin Clapp Benjamin J. W. Lindley L. T. Slayden Vick E. V. Hoyt Bank OF Tuckerman Tuckerman L. B. Harris Justice OF Peace Union Township Seneeee Walnut Street K. A. Windau Prairie du Chien Wisconsin Eratee Newport Builders Supply & Hardware OO Eupion Oil Waters-Pierce Rosemans Ass'n J. L. Graham LL. D Mgr Memphis Tenn Colorado Yellowstone Park California Great Northwest Union Pacific R. A. Co Olive St Louis,Mo Obas Meyer Ochae Meyer’s Satin Taffata Maria Taffata Link Martin Ethel Allen van Buren T. E. Allen Batesville Hail Phillips & Ferguson Agency John G. Neal Chastain's Addition Ben Negro Neal Sharp County Zing Col. W. ¥. Cook Elmo M. Holland Lonoke Elise Shipp S. van Ronkle Illinois H. G. McBurney Jonesboro Capt. Richardson Twenty Second Infantry Esther Neill 8. R. Phillips George Thornburgh Old Point Comfort Richmond Washington Col. Thornburgh Arkansas Grand Lodge Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Honor W. W. Jennings Ozark W. D. Wall Drayman Simmons Hardware Ccompany Ravenden Springs, Ark Southern Hotel Ozark Mountains Lithia Waters R. D. Welch Wm. Barthman Broadway Maiden Lane New York N. Y Taylor Cera Hoxie Walnut Ridge Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone CO Paracamph Florsheim” Shoe Florsheim Steinberg Dry Goods Co J. D. Carvel
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