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Newport Daily Independent

Location

Newport, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1902

Page

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Property deeds tax notices requested in Tilridge Township

Assessor of Jackson County announces a May 61 publication in the Daily Independent. Residents of Tilridge Township Tupelo are urged to bring along deeds or last tax receipts for inspection.

The Immersion Controversy in Baptism Discussed by Critics

A communication from Rev Richardson criticizes Dr Cline's stance on immersion as the essential baptism mode. He cites Chalmers Barnes Calvin and Schaff Herzog to argue authorities allowed sprinkling or pouring and questions the claim that immersion is indispensable. The piece dwells on quotes and interpretations without concluding.

Cline Presbyterian Church Calvin Barnes Turrentine Baxter Zwingle Daybeare Howson Hillcott Lightpool Presbyterian Episcopal Chalmers Albert Barnes Oline Apostle Schaff Herzog Luther

Ping Pong Denounced In Sermon At St Mark’s Church

Rev F E J Lloyd condemns modern overemphasis on games and sports. He argues gymnasiums rival chapels at colleges and cites ping pong as a wasteful, childish craze reflecting societal degeneracy.

Cleveland Ohio F. E. J. Lloyd St. Mark’s Church Washington

State Guard appointive offices to reflect state sections

Major General Haynes issues a ruling that Arkansas State Guard appointive posts should represent the state's sections as evenly as possible. Governor Davis pardons P. P. Helm of Independence county for forgery, parole and two year sentence in 1901.

Haynes Arkansas State Guard Davis P. P. Helm Independence County

First Cotton Bloom Report Near Diaz

Ed Pegg a sturdy and industrious farmer living east of Diaz visited town Monday with several cotton blooms likely the season’s first. He notes his 80 acre field planted April 10 has grown rapidly from knee to waist high in two months and shows exceptional prospects with little weed trouble. The bloom dates suggest first blossoms appeared around June 10 or 11, well ahead of typical years.

Ed Pegg J.R. Cox Diaz Pegg

Bridge Bill Clears Path for Morning Star Railway

The House passed the White River bridge bill for Newport by the New Port Bridge Belt and Terminal Company, completing Senate action and removing final hurdles to the Morning Star Railway. Directors plan a Wednesday meeting at the general offices to announce definite steps.

Senate White River Newport Newport Bridge, Belt and Terminal Company House Morning Star Railway

Deadlock Expected in First District Democratic Nomination

The First district Democratic congressional convention met in Wynne to nominate a candidate to succeed Mr. McCulloch of Marianna. Bruce Macon leads with 35 votes, two short of the needed total, as primaries awarded Macon Phillips St Francis Woodruff Lee and Mississippi counties, Parrish claims Woodruff, Taylor carried Clay Crittenden Poinsett, Parrish totals 21, Woodruff could swing the result but would still be short. Delegates total 72. notable Democrats will attend. A similar deadlock occurred two years ago.

Wynne Congress McCulloch Marianna Bruce Macon Helena Eugene Parrish Jonesboro Felix G. Taylor Macon Phillips St. Francis Woodruff Lee Mississippi Parrish Taylor Clay Crittenden Poinsett Parish Cross Craighead Greene Woodruff County

McCrory Declared Dry by State Supreme Court Ruling

State Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Bunn reverses lower court rulings on McCrory licensing, declaring McCrory a dry town. Prohibition petition with 609 names sought to bar intoxicants within three miles of the Methodist church. Saloon interests sought license renewals and removal of names from the petition, while the court remanded with directions to conform orders to the opinion.

State Supreme Court Bunn McCrory Mcrory G. B. Fales Woodraft Methodist Church Circuit Court On Appeal Supreme Court

Rock candy drip again for sale at The Cash Grocery

Local notes list shopping pitches at The Cash Grocery with a remark promising only in stock items. Mentions of Batesville visitors Miss Lula Hardy and Miss Mattie Kennard and others, plus travel notes on Choc taw and Choctaw routes.

Cash Grocery Lula Hardy Batesville Lillie Bandy Gustave Jones Mattie Kennard John Warner Charley Terry R. H. Powell R. Butler J. J. Hunter John H. Burns E. C G. Romine Little Rock Cash

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Walnut ST L. Minors Office J. C. Dice Prop Newport Builders’ Supply and Hardware Company Jackson County Arkansas Irren McDougal Monaud Thesday Grand Glaize Adge Township Weldon Tilridge Township Tupelo Viake Nance Pods Martin Jay Burton Martin’s Mound Tbbs Robina Chanel Inge Barnes’ Mill B. F. Simmons Daily Independent A. H. Mize & CO Herala Office B. A. Washburn Watson H. O. Walker Redman’s Drug Store MR. Richardson the Independent State News Notes Guy L. Hatfield North Eastern Arkansas Live Stock Insurance Company Walnut Ridge Marvin Hare Hilda Bailey Brinkley Irma Hooker Messrs Max Mendel Ike Bottenstein Josie Weisel Misses Bernstein Newton Lake Beulah Baird Corley
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