Jail Breaker Foiled In Arkansas jailbreak attempt
Ed Guen of Jonesboro Illinois was captured in Pocahontas after breaking out the jail with tools supplied from the roof. He was recaptured by Sheriff Russell as Illinois sheriff departed with the prisoner to stand trial in Jonesboro. Guen had a wife and three children and had worked in a local mill.
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Pocahontas
Ark
Ed_ Guen
Jonesboro
Ill
Marshal Caruthers
Illinois
Gwen
Illinois County
Russell
Guen
Marriage Licenses Report From Newport Weldon Tuckerman and More
A list of marriage licenses issued to residents in Newport Weldon Tuckerman Rommel Jacksonport Balch and Swifton includes Elgie Stanton 22 and Georgia A Mitchener 23 of Newport Jno Landers 21 and Lucy Thomas 15 of Weldon Arlanda Ridley 30 and Vira Wilson 22 of Tuckerman 8 C Carpenter 46 and Laura Gray 44 of Newark Jno Helm 21 and Lucy May Hue 18 of Elmo Andrew C Darrow 21 and Clara Reeder 20 of Newport George Miller 22 and Isabelle Short 17 of Rommel George Moreland 26 and Maggie Purcell 19 of Weldon J E Bridger 48 and Jennie A Livingston 38 of Jacksonport William F White 36 and Laura Dickey 19 of Balch R L Blanton 24 and Josie Bunyan 23 of Newport William Robbins 30 and Zanie Simpson 16 of Tuckerman George T Van Winkle 47 and Carrie Pratt 35 of Swifton Jno Bleakley 25 and Mollie Young 40 of Jacksonport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgie Stanton
Georgia A. Mitchener
Newport
Jno. Landers
Lucy Thomas
Weldon
Arlanda Ridley
Vira Wilson
Tuckerman
C. Carpenter
Laura Gray
Newark
Jno. Helm
Lucy Mayhue
Elmo
Andrew C. Darrow
Clara Reeder
George Miller
Isabelle Short
Rommel
George Moreland
Maggie Purcell
J. E. Bridger
Jennie A. Livingston
Jacksonport
Wm. F. White
Laura
Wm. Robbins
Zanie Simpson
George T. van Winkle
Carrie Pratt
Swifton
Jno. Bleakley
Mollie Young
Resignation Refused Over Medical Board in Hot Springs
A telegram from Washington states that J C Minor’s resignation as a medical board member was refused by the department. The old board will continue to hear cases and applications. The proposed increase in board members will be considered later.
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Hot Springs
Washington
J.C. Minor
No Extra Session Planned by Governor Davis
Private Secretary Chas. Jacobson stated there is no truth to rumors that Governor Davis will summon an extra legislative session after the March primaries. The supposed aim was to seek funds for the maintenance of the deaf mute institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stary Jacobson
Jacobson
Chas. Jacobson
Davis
Ehade
Vigilance notice in Hoxie warns hoboes to depart
Two Iron Mountain detectives and local citizens drive out tramps in Hoxie Arkansas. A committee issues a stark warning to hoboes travelers and thieves to leave town by nightfall or face rough treatment. The notice dates to December 1903.
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Hoxie
Iron Mountain
Vigilance Committee
Ark
Frisco Reopens Plan for Independent Line to New Orleans
New York December 9 reports say the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad revived plans for an independent line to New Orleans after renewing options on a right of way. Negotiations with Iron Mountain over Memphis to Baton Rouge traffic split over Frisco not agreeing to forgo local traffic, though Frisco has invested heavily in New Orleans terminals.
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New York
St. Louis
San Francisco
Iron Mountain
New Orleans
Memphis
Baton Rouge
Frisco
New Frisco Passenger Station Opened in Fort Smith
The Frisco Railway formally opened its new $40,000 Fort Smith depot with a public celebration. Alderman W. J. Johnson presided, Col. B. E. Davidson presented the building, Mayor Kuper accepted for the city, and Senator Sengel praised the railroad’s generosity. The event featured Punch by young ladies, cigars, and dancing until midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco Railway
Fort Smith
W. J. Johnson
Col
B. E. Davidson
Kuper
Sengel
For Sale Cheap Full-Top Carriage at Walnut Street
A full-top double seated carriage is offered for sale for ten cents at the sto mand 10¢ store located at 115 Walnut Street. Inquiries are encouraged for immediate purchase.
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Stomand
Walnut St
Mrs Emerson R Crum Dies From Thanksgiving Fire Injuries
Helena story reports Mrs Emerson R Crum died from burns suffered on Thanksgiving night when her husband dropped a lit mat and flames enveloped her. The 26 year old daughter of Henry P Grant left husband C Crum and a 3 year old son Grant. Funeral services were held at home on Pecan Street with Rev C H Lockwood, interment Maple Hill Cemetery.
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Henry P. Grant
Mr. Crum
Grant
Christmas Fashion Offers for Men and Boys
An extensive assorted display of men s and boys apparel provides ideal gifts for father brother friend or sweetheart. The store promotes early shopping with complete stock and special offerings that appeal to careful shoppers and invites inspection and frequent visits.
Christmas Presents From Electric Works List
Christmas items with prices for lights, batteries, and related electric goods from Electric Works Cleveland Ohio. Includes lamps, telephones, motors, outfits, and accessories with per item costs and bundle estimates. Also mentions Christmas tree outfits and a closing note from the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Railway
Edison
Albert
Albert Motor
Electric Works
Cleveland
Ohio
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Ed Guen
Emerson R. Cram
Burns
Chas. Meyers
Jos. Berger
Jr, Manag! Haberdashers
Congress
Bowen’s Cash Store
Bob
R. L. Johnson
T. P. Umsted & Co
First National Bank
Arkansas
United States
W. A. Joyce TH
Watson J
Taylor
GW. Vire Bhai
T. J, Graham Sigmond Wolff
W. A. Billingsley
A. Jones
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