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.
04 Dec 1909
Page 1
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1909
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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