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Newspaper
Newport Weekly Independent
Location
Newport, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
3
The item records the Assessor of Jackson County with first publication dated May 6th in the Daily Independent. It notes official proceedings or a public notice associated with property assessment records and county governance.
Active construction begins on the Louisiana and Arkansas railroad from Hope to Stamps known as the Buchanan road. It will connect with the southern extension at Stamps on the Cotton Belt, spanning twenty three miles.
General Manager Russell Harding and Iron Mountain officials awarded Newport the depot contract to Stewart Brothers for a pressed brick depot 185 by 30 feet with Bedford and Carthage stone trimming. The project aims for completion by mid September, with material orders to begin immediately.
Deputy Sheriff J. D. Neal arrested John Roberts Tuesday in Cow Lake township and sent him to Newport where Sheriff M. H. Ford of Lee county met him and took him to Marianna for trial. Roberts faced two charges carrying concealed weapons and assault with intent to kill. He is also linked to a gang of horse thieves active in the southern part of the county.
James M. Rodgers of Kenyon wed Alice Sharp of Kenyon. James Edwards of Newport tied to Amy Smith of Newport. William Ray of Newport listed with Lula, with details incomplete in the record.
Real estate transfers show multiple deeds and releases. J Maglass to WH D Williams Coop erage Company covers Cypress timber. Hite and wife to F H Oden includes Remmel's addition Newport. Oden to Mollie Oden Lot 2 Block 4 Remmel's Newport. Haggard to Dickerson and Taylor 3 4 138 1 5100. Weaver to Celestia Anderson 320 acres 8 11 2 and 40 acres 11 2 3500. Ballew to Lee Turpin 4 acres 4 12 5 340. Harris to Francia B Johnson Stephens' addition Newport 400. Sedgwick to Will H Williamson 720 acres 1 2 4 9 11 12 1 8100. Williamson to Sedgwick Tie Co 720 acres 1 8 4 9 22 19 11. Beach to Wolff Goldman Realty 200 acres 1 9 1 5650. Thomas to Charles Bunch 40 acres 10 1 100. People’s Building and Loan Assoc Little Rock to Benjamin Fisher release of Ken 100. Brandon to Dudley 40 acres 18 14 1 3400. State to Edward Gilmore 134.46 acres 1 10 1. Walker to Wolff Goldman Realty 40 acres 12 12 3.
Sheriff R. W. Bandy brought two prisoners to town for preliminary hearing on horse stealing charges. The thefts were traced to a gang operating in the county with recent arrests reported from Forest City. Investigations continue to break up the suspected organization.
The steamer Liberty, amid ongoing litigation, was sold by the United States District court to John Hansler for 4400. Marshal Thomas H. Baker delivered the bill of sale. Hansler plans to license the boat and operate it, likely in the Tennessee river trade between Paducah and East Point or Danville and East Point.
Weldon residents report social visits with Hallie Tankersly and Laura Johnson traveling to Newport and Lindley sisters. Prof. Bowen notes a pearl theft upon return from Harrisburg as crops look promising for a large yield. Bertha Jennings visits Snapp with the Bishop party and the Bow en school exercises close successfully, earning praise.
The forepart of the week featured unnaturally low temperatures delaying crop growth, with moderating later, and heavy rains disrupting farming. Cotton is generally good but grassy in spots. corn and wheat are in good to very good condition with early plowing and some harvesting. Oats ripening. fruit outlook fair with reports of dropping and rotting. apples not promising. potatoes generally good with fair to fairwood yields and rising marketing.
The Hazel Hotel hosted the best attended dance of the year on Wednesday night with nearly all the younger society crowd and many older guests. The colored orchestra played as the party extended into late hours, featuring Marille Dillard Claire Johnson Mary Laird and many others among attendees.
A heavy Tuesday shower, labeled a gully washer, improved crop prospects with Newport recording 1.24 inches of rain while Elgin and Oil Trough saw very heavy totals. Bradford had only a light shower. A lightning strike rumor about John W. Ferrill’s Batesville home proved false. A culvert washout on the White River Railway near Sulphur Rock required night repairs to restore morning service.
Hot Springs officials led by the Business Men's League have invited President Roosevelt to visit the city on his southern tour next fall. The community expects federal interest in the invitation will aid acceptance.
State superintendent J J Doyne will assume charge of Little Rock public schools next January. The board extended Rightsell’s term to that date, though directors say that is not exactly the meaning.
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