Huffman Reelected Night Watchman in City Vote
The mayor cast the deciding vote to reappoint H. C. Huffman as night watchman after a tied aldermanic ballot with George L. Robinson and R. W. Douglass. Bids for city printing were referred to the printing committee. The city attorney reported buying pest house ground at tax sale in city name and documented petition signatures for an improvement district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Huffman
Night Watchman
George L. Robinson
R. W. Douglass
H.C. Huffman
N. B. Wishon
H. Wilmans
J. G. Walker
Wilmans
Walker
Robinson
Bailey
Wishon
Huffman
T. T. Ward
P. H. van Dyke
Committee On City Printing
Gustave Jones
Pest House
Finance Committee
Baptism Debates on Immersion and Sprinkling
In a Christian discourse, Dr. Cline is accused of selective quotation while Dr. Schaff notes immersion as the usual baptism form. The text argues Presbyterians recognize immersion as valid but not essential, citing sermons and the Bible as sole authority, rejecting creeds and human opinion.
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Cline
Phillip
L. H. Richardson
Phillip Schaff
River
Jordan
Dr. Schaff
History of the
The
Independent
Assessor of Jackson County Notice Published
Assessor notice for Jackson County appears in the May issue of the Daily Independent on May 8. The item records property assessment details and public notice of valuation actions.
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Jackson County
Cotton Belt depot under construction in Jonesboro
Jonesboro reports the Cotton Belt freight depot began this week with an estimated cost of about $5,000. Fayetteville peach growers note trees heavily loaded and may thin branches to prevent damage. Little Rock sees two applications for superintendent of the state insane asylum. the board will decide at the first July meeting. Governor Davis travels to Fayetteville for the University of Arkansas commencement and address. Deaf mute institute buildings near completion with interior work. a state administered complex costing about $80,000 includes administration, main school, boys dormitory and two kitchens.
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Little Rock
John H. Page
State Charitable Board
Insane Asylum
P. O. Hooper
W. C. Stingon
Dermoit
W. C. Prewitt
Davis
Fayetteville
University of Arkansas
Deaf Mute Institute
Railroad Rumblings and Giants in Rail Shops
The Arkansas rail scene shows strong progress with supply lines reaching Buffalo City and grading preparations underway. At Topeka the Santa Fe shops set up a 267000 pound tandem compound decapod engine boasting 5390 square feet heating surface, larger than any prior locomotive. Arkansas railroads will assist the state fair project by transport concessions following talks led by President George R. Belding in St. Louis.
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Santa Fe
Topeka
Arkansas
George R. Belding
St. Louis
Deadlock at First District Democratic Convention in Wynne
The First Congressional District Democratic Convention opened in Wynne with Hon. C. N. Killough as chairman. Nominees included Macon Parrish Taylor, and Fink. After 75 ballots the deadlock persisted with Macon leading but short of the 37 needed. A long session followed with no resolution anticipated.
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Wynne
Macon
B. L. McHaney
Clay
Piggott
F. G. Taylor
Craighead
H. Mathis
Eugene Parrish
Jacob Fink
Phillips
R. B. Macon
Parrish
B. H. Crowley
Greene
Judge Taylor
Clyde Going
Poinsett
Ed McCulloch
Lee
Mississippi
St. Francis
Woodruff
O Craighead
Cross
Taylor
Crittenden
Crap Shooters Roundup By Sheriff Bandy
Sheriff R W Bandy and Deputy Neal raid a house on the First Second alley near Elm and arrest fifteen men tied to a craps game. Some post bond. others await trial behind bars. officials confiscate the game.
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R. W. Bandy
Neal
First
Second Streets
Elm
Fresh Tomatoes Available at The Cash Grocery
Fresh tomatoes can be secured at The Cash Grocery with fresh stock and daily restocks. The notice emphasizes convenient pricing and quick service for local shoppers.
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Walnut ST
J. C. Dice
Prop
Newport Builders’ Supply and Hardware Company
MR. Richardson
Ames and
Barren Township
McDougal
Monay
A. Glave
Grand Glaize
Breckinridge Township
Auvergne
Breckinridge
Weldon
Tupelo
Wednesay
Village
Barnes’ Mill
Jefferson Township
Jacksonport
Bird Township
Higin
Hird Township
Centerville
Tuckerman
Glass Township
Swifon
Enday
B. F. Simmons
A. H. Mize & CO
Herala Office
B. A. Washburn
Watson
Newport
H. O. Walker
Redman’s Drug Store
Stath News Notes
Jonesboro
Cotton Belt
White River
Buffalo City
Buffalo
Yellville Beho
Ntion
Travel
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone CO
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