Council Transfers Morning Star Rights to Newport Bridge Line
The Newport Bridge Belt and Terminal Railway Company gains full rights of way on Rommel Avenue and Martin and West Second Streets from the Morning Star Railway, under a council vote. Proviso requires construction within six months and confirms transfer as if originally granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Star Railway Company
Rommel Avenue
Martin and
West Second Streets
Newport Bridge, Belt and Terminal Railway Company
J. M. Stayton
E. D. Chadick
Morning Star
Stayton
Morning Star Railroad
White River
Board of Health
Bailey
Wilmans
Anna Bell
O. E. Jones
Ed Phillips
Morning Star Right of
Newport
Arkansas
Newport Bridge, Belt & Terminal Railway
Morning Starway Company
Newport Ridge, Belt and Terminal Railway Company
Newport Bridge
Terminal Railway Company
Davis Denounces His Accusers in Telegram
Governor Jar Davis replies to charges from the Second Baptist discipline committee. In a Washington telegram he denies drunkenness or gambling, vows trial honesty, plans to name church members as defendants, and says his only offense was aiding James K. Jones against Gov. Eagle. He will surrender his seat if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Davis
Second Baptist Church
Washington City
John T. Ginocchio
James K. Jones
Gov
Eagle
Jar Davis
Woman from Poplar Bluff Aims Suicide By Jump Into White River
Carrie Bryant a young Black woman from Poplar Bluff Missouri living on Front Street attempted suicide Monday by leaping into White River. She was rescued twice by nearby men before officers detained her and returned her home. Authorities question seriousness of the act versus intent to create a sensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Bryant
Poplar Bluff
Lower Front Street
White River
John Woods
Marshal Stevens
Dunnington Doctor Dies at 5 A.M. in Batesville Burial Planned
Dr. John Dunnington longtime Oil Trough Bottom resident died at 5 a.m. Friday April 25 1902 at his Hazel Street home from nephritis after a period of poor health following a winter accident. His remains were taken to Batesville for interment on Saturday. a family vault lies in Batesville cemetery. He was born in Independence County and many knew him for his property interests rather than practicing medicine. Only close relatives are his mother and Mrs. J. Yancey of Batesville. He was seen as a man of strong will, careful in decisions and steadfast in defense of his positions, and was respected for his business integrity and friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dunnington
Oil Trough Bottom
Hazel Street
Batesville
Dunnington
Independence County
Contradict criticism of Senator Wood over Dallas reunion
Returning veterans defend Dallas for handling the reunion crowds. Col Minor Joyce Caldwell and Ward praise the city's accommodations as adequate and even abundant. Dallas hospitality is hailed as generous and fair with moderate prices, countering Senator Wood's criticisms. Visitors feel affronted by his remarks and say Dallas surpassed Memphis in managing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Wood
Marianna
Dallas
Col. Minor
Capt Joyce
Caldwell
Ward
Texas
Wood
Memphis
Dance at Hazel Hotel Delights Local Guests Evening
Mr and Mrs H Bernstein hosted a charming dance at the Hazel Hotel Friday night drawing many young people as dancers and observers. A colored quartet provided music on cornet bass violin violin and guitar. Refreshments were served and guests included Miss Imogene Bandy Mary Bailey Hilda Bailey Noreene Kinman Tommie Thornton Blanch Stallings Della Bernstein Orbie H Arnold Josie Phillips Kate Bishop Nellie Terry Bennie Humble Annie Dutton ae Smith Mary Laird Lizzie Grats Claire Johnson and Mesdames Maude Marshall D Terry Wm Bailey Wm Dutton Mr and Mrs Guy Brown Mr and Mrs T D Kinman Jr and numerous others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie Thornton
Blanch Stallings
Della Bernstein
Orbie H. Arnold
Josie Phillips
Kate Bishop
Nellie Terry
Bennie Humble
Annie Dutton
Ae Smith
Mary Laird
Lizzie Grats
Claire Johnson
Mesdames Maude’Mershall
D. Terry
Wm. Bailey
W. W. Dutton
Guy Brown
T. D. Kinman, Jr
Messrs
Edwin Carter
Wm. Parrish
Bennett Egan
Ernest McDonald
Chas. A. Holmes
Homer Buford
Will O’neal
Ed Mann
Frank Gullette
Thad Allen
Harry Brandenberg
F. P. Skipwith
Close Countings On Both Sides
The Helena World notes the Batesville Guard claims 125 votes could swing five counties from Clarke to Jones and counters that 101 votes could swing Chicot Franklin Hot Springs Marion Newton from Jones to Clarke. The paper says such comparisons are unhelpful and that the Guard should accept defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Batesville
Clarke
Jones
Chicot
Franklin
Hot Springs
Marion
Newton
Protracted Meeting Opens at Paristian Church
Protracted services at the Paristian church began Sunday with Rev. C. C. Cline of Nashville delivering a morning sermon on Bearing one another's burdens and the law of Christ. In the evening he spoke on Nature's Answer to Is there a God, drawing large attendance as nearly all morning worshippers returned with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paristian Church
C. C. Cline
Nashville
Tenn
Christ
Cline
Chancery Court Convenes In Adjourned Session
Chancery court met Monday in an adjourned session with Judge F. D. Fulkerson presiding. The case Wolff and Goldman v. Ida May Hargroves et al. involved damages and rents and occupied the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Court
F. D. Fulkerson
Wolff & Goldman
Ida May Hargroves
Surprise Wedding in Jefferson Township Ends in Quiet Union
Mr Ed Bowen and Miss Maggie Coe of Jefferson Township were secretly wed at Justice S C Jones’s home near Hickory Grove on Sunday. Bowen, a Democratic constable candidate, and Coe, daughter of former assessor candidate C B Coe, surprised friends by not informing family or friends prior to license. The Independent extends congratulations and wishes them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ed Bowen
Jefferson Township
Maggie Coe
C. B. Coe
Justice S. C. Jones
Hickory Grove
Esquire
Arkansas Governor Seeks Pardon From President
Gov. Jeff Davis of Arkansas urged President to pardon Jacobson, a Federal prisoner serving time for violating national banking laws. The President declined. Davis said the president lacks a soft heart, to which the president joked that a soft heart may signal a soft head in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Jeff Davis
Arkansas
Jacobson
Davis
White House
Simmons Saloon Robbery Hits Temperance Establishment
The Temperance saloon suffered a burglary early Friday between one and the opening hour. Unknown thieves pried a window glass to enter, cleaned out both cash drawers of about seven dollars, and reportedly carried away some wet goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Saloon
Pearls and Shells Brighten Gains From Pearl Hunt
Wn Taylor and J H Starnes shared a pearling venture with a 25 grain pearl sold to Dr J H Myers for 3400 at Black Rock Blade. George Richardson found a 10 grain pearl at the Grand Glaize bar bid 100, J G Hensel sold a 29 grain pinkish pearl near Greenbriar ferry for 300, and F H Kath delivered a barge of shells with top prices 39 60 Friday afternoon and 9 00 Saturday noon for prime stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wn. Taylor
J. H. Starnes
J. H. Myers
George Richardson
Grand Glaize
J.G. Hensel
Greenbriar Ferry
Newby
Batesville Guard
F. H. Kath
Public Building Appropriations in U.S. Plan
Washington dispatch details the public buildings bill reported today with several Arkansas items. Fort Smith post office gains 100000, Batesville 350000, Harrison 75000, Natchez 350000. Jackson and Biloxi in Mississippi receive 5000 and 100000 respectively. Memphis post office, customs house and court house increase 150000, Nashville 800000, Batesville and Natchez among other allocations. Overall package totals about five tens of thousands in specific boosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Fort Smith
Ark
Jackson
Miss
United States Post Office
Memphis
Tenn
Nashville
Harrison, Ark
Batesville
Natchez Miss
Biloxi
Self defense claim in fatal shooting by Wyatt Beede
Wyatt Beede a farmer near Eight Mile shot and killed Clee Bennett of Western Tie and Timber Company in a confrontation reportedly sparked by Bennetts pursuit of Beedes girlfriend. Beede, who defended himself with a Winchester, was arrested Tuesday for preliminary hearing with Judge M M Stuckey to defend him. Beede is noted as having a good county reputation and is brother to Julane Beede formerly county surveyor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt Beede
Eight Mile
Clee Bennett
Western Tie and Timber Company
Beetle
Cleo Bennett
Pearson
Wyatt Beetle
Bennett
Beede
Winchester
Esquire Burton
Cache Township
M. M. Stuckey
Julane Beede
Circuit Court Proceedings Preserve Morning Star Dispositions
Several divorce decrees, foreclosures, and notices filed in circuit court. Cases include Morning Star dismissed at defendant cost, Ramsey v McGowan under advisement return of property, Wolff v Har grove foreclosure submitted, Grubbs v Stephens foreclosure motion to dismiss, Bank of Newport v Cohn injunction report filed, Davis v Davis warning order, Scott v Morning Star Railway laborers lien dismissed, Honey v Honey divorce granted, Watson v Bandy injunction answer filed, Bank of Newport v Laird foreclosure continued, Biggs v Biggs partition decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Ramsey
A. H. McGowan
Justice Court
Sigmund Wolff
May Hargrove
J. W. Grubbs
I. W Stephens
the Bank of Newport
Mark Cohn
Nathan Cohn
T. J. Davis
L. Davis
D. B. Scott
The
Morning Star Railway Company
Rance D. Honey
Eva Honey
O. D. Watson
R W. Bandy
Jackson County
Bank of Newport
R. M. Laird
J. J. Walker
C. Biggs
Clerks Organize For Early City Store Closing
A clerks meeting at Wolff-Goldman Mercantile organized a group led by George Sink as chair and Arthur Bailey as secretary. They aim to secure an early closing hour with most merchants, except druggists and restaurants, agreeing to shut at seven on weeknights and payday for Iron Mountain and Choctaw. Heiliger discussed penalties but postponed a decision, promising to decide the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolff-Goldman Mercantile
Pope
George Sink
Arthur Bailey
A. Heltt
Iron Mountain
Choctaw
Heiliger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council
Newport Bridge Belt and Terminal Company
Senator Wood
Hazel
Ed Bowen
C. Jones
Simmons
al Judkins
Black Rock Blade
Arkansis
Farmer
Circuit Court Proceedings
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