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Newspaper

Prescott Daily News

Location

Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1909

Page

1

Citizens Bank CAPITAL Announcement

The Citizens Bank public statement pledges careful attention to individual needs and invites news accounts of all sizes, highlighting a capital sum of $25,000 as part of its outreach effort.

W C T U Meeting in Pleasant Prescott Hall

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met in Mrs. Sykes's reception hall with a large turnout. Mrs. Dawson led a Bible lesson on personal responsibility and a cleaner path for the innocent, while reports on state and national conventions inspired attendees. One new member joined and visitors included several out-of-town guests. The meeting closed with refreshments and social time. Meanwhile Southern League owner news showed Chattanooga releasing territory claims, ending Little Rock’s hopes in the circuit.

Prescott Mesdames Denman Nichols Hesterley J. B. Henry South Carolina Fisher W. R. Joyner Little Rock Chattanooga O. B. Andrews Andrews

Ellis Case Goes to Jury Today

In Little Rock on December 4 the Ellis case moves to the jury after final arguments by state and defense lawyers. The court expects a verdict that night with Judge Lea instructing the jury, possibly allowing any verdict of guilty murder degree or acquittal.

Little Rock Ellis Johnson Missouri Roy D. Campbell Joe P. Robinson Frank T. Vaughan Lea Lewis Rhoton Vaughn Rhoton Wythe Walker Fayetteville James A. Gray Willis Rheton

Penitentiary Cotton Sale to Bolster General Revenue

The General Revenue fund in Little Rock faces a cash shortfall with days to spare. The penitentiary board offers 200 bales of cotton, samples shown in the Senate chamber, with an offer of 17 cents a pound refused to wait for higher bids. A buyer seeks $15,000 upfront to convert the sale into revenue, potentially bringing total recoveries to about $40,000 of the $94,000 advanced by the legislature to cover penitentiary indebtedness.

Little Rock General Revenue Fund Penitentiary Board Senate Chamber Pitcock Penitentiary

Low General Revenue Cash Sparks Public Disclosure Push

Auditor Jiobe and Treasurer Yates refuse to publish current balances as the general revenue fund dwindles, citing insufficient funds to disclose. The move raises questions about fiscal transparency and state accounting practices.

General Revenue Fund Jiobe Yates

Indifferent Crosby to be hanged at Morrillt in December

Very Indifferent Will Crosby, a mulatto inmate in the penitentiary, is set for execution at Morrillt on December 17 after confessing to the killings of two men in Conway county. He remains isolated, prays infrequently, and believes no appeal will be pursued as no one cares enough to act.

Will Crosby Mullatto Morrillt Crosby Conway County

Testimonial for Mr. Joe Deering Hypnotism Shows

Taos J Norsworthy pastor of the Malvern Arkansas First Methodist Church writes of Mr. Joe Deering's hypnotism demonstrations. He praises high class exhibitions held on the evenings of the 11th 12th and 13th and notes audiences laughed and were impressed. He invites the performer to return.

Joe Deering Taos J. Norsworthy M. E. Church Malvern, Arkansas

Hall's Texas Wonder Kidney Remedy Ad

Quick relief claimed for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Testimonials promised from E W Hall of St Louis M O. product sold by Hesterly Drug Store.

Hall E. W. Hall Olive Street St. Louis Hesterly Drug Store

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