Assessors Notice of Tax Listing Meetings in Jackson County
Jackson County Assessor announces meetings across townships to list Personal Property and Per Capita Tax for 1902. Dates span June to August with locations from Newport Court House to various stores and schools. bring deeds or last tax receipts.
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Jackson County
Arkansas
Harren
McDougal
Glaize
Grand Glaize
Breckinridge Township
Algergie
Weldon
Breckinridge
Tupelo
Cowlake
Natice
Richwoods
Martin
Cache
Burter
Cache Township
Grubbs Township
Robinson's Chapel
Village
Barnes’ Mill
Jefferson Township
Jacksonport
Hird
Higin
Red Township
Center
Remarkable Escape of Agnes James From Second-Story Window
Agnes James fifteen months old escaped uninjured after falling sixteen feet from a Newport second story window. Her parents awoke to the cry and found her standing against the house with only a scratch on her arm from the rough window edge. The incident followed a separate report of a governor and penitentiary official over a brick contract case and convict labor at a Dickinson contract yard.
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Agnes James
Newport
Agnes
B.b.james
Newark
Mr. James
Grand Glaize
Cook Hotel
Supreme Court
Jeff Davie
Rees B. Hogins
State Penitentiary
Dickinson
Hagins
Mr. Hogins
Arkansas Democrat
Pearling in Arkansas Captures Newport interest
Linn Dever of Charleston recounts hunting for pearls in Buck River near Newport Arkansas. Though not a big find, he believes luck may improve with another trip planned for July. He notes a Pearl button factory at Newport and says the new industry helped locals endure last season’s hardship. Riverbank ground rents at $2.50 per month with scarce vacancies.
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Linn Dever
Newport
Ark
Buck River
Dever
Charleston
Attack by Large Dog Wounds Three in South Piggott
In South Piggott a large dog attacked Mr. Miller his wife and son opposite Jesse Underwood's home. The dog bit the boy and seriously wounded Mrs. Miller's arm after she rescued him. Jesse Underwood and Mr. Hern helped drive off the animal before Elmer Williams killed it. Fayetteville University of Arkansas holds 29th annual commencement activities begun Friday by the Garland Literary Society with events through next Thursday.
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Fayetteville
University of Arkansas
Garland Literary Society
An Interesting Davis Story From Statehouse Circulation
Statehouse chatter centers on a well authenticated Davis story gaining momentum. On the day that the tale circulated widely, officials weighed its implications and potential impact on policy debates.
Sunday Services At Multiple Churches Announce Plans
The Melbourne area churches publish Sunday schedules with morning and evening sermons. Presbyterians offer "Finding Out Our Destinies" and "Why a Man Should Join the Church" with Sunday school at 9 45. Methodists hold services at 11 and 8 led by J W Smith. Christian church speeches focus on church history and unity. Visitors welcome. Over health notes, Mrs. J M Jones is ill, and local moves include Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jacobs arriving from Newport to settle near Uncle John Jacobs.
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Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
J. W. Smith
Christian Church
J. M. Jones
Arthur Jacobs
New‘port
John Jacobs
Melbourne
C. H. Niemeyer
Richard
Cameron
Weldon News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Community Notes
Weldon residents report social visits and movements including Dr May of Auvergne preaching at the Tabernacle and Mrs McDowell of Tupelo visiting. Tupelo club signing Syd Cameron for summer baseball. J H of Tupelo puzzling Weldon crowds at Sunday appearances. Pink Parks paralyzed and brought home. Miss Merla Gravett surprised by Sunday School pupils. families and neighbors exchanged updates on farming, vacations, and entertainments.
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Will Crider
May of
Auvergne
Tabernacle
Jim Tankersley
Prof. Speers
Africa
Whidden
McDowell
Tupelo
Syd Cameron
Augusta
J. H. of
Weldon
The
Christian Church
Merla Gravett
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Walnut ST
L. Minors Office
J. C. Dice
Prop
Newport Builders Supply and Hardware Company
B. F. Simmons
Maz & Deity Independent
A. H. Mize & CO
Herala Office
B. A. Washburn
Watson
H. O. Walker
Redman’s Drug Store
State News Notes
Davis
Baptist Church
City Hotel
Melbourne Register
B. R. McDearmon
C. L. Shoffner
Dee Kimbrough
F. M. Vaughn
Clayton Drayne
H. D. Herring
Ferrills
Robert Towan
Bowen
May Glover
Brother Guy
Layton
Tankersley
Miss Glover
Rev. W
Oscar Drayne
Oscar
Travel
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone CO
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