Battle over Garland county senate seat heads to court
Little Rock December 16. The Sumpter Greaves contest over the Garland Montgomery senate seat moves from county courts to the state circuit court with mandamus to force Secretary Ludwig to place Greaves on the Senate roll. Judge Sumpter’s name may appear on the list if his election return is honored, while Greaves’ side seeks to bar him from the roll. The case, before Judge E W Winfield, is set for December 28 with further appeals possible to the Supreme Court.
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C. D. Greaves
Charles Jackson
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General Assembly
Pretty Home Wedding Joins Chas Shriver and Lillian Caldwell
Mr Chas Shriver and Miss Lillian Caldwell were married by Rev T M Keeling of the Baptist church last night at 7 oclock. About fifteen Prescott guests and an equal number from Texarkana Gordon and nearby towns attended. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Caldwell, wore blue sea foam satin and is noted as popular and well regarded. The groom, Iron Mountain train master at Hope, is described as well liked and a good match for the bride. The News offers best wishes to the couple.
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Lillian Caldwell
T. M. Keeling
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Berry Hesterty
Vernon Caldwell
Prescott
Texarkana
Gordon
John Caldwell
Hope
Croom
Iron Mountain
Entertainment for School Library Benefit in Prescott
Tonight at the school auditorium Dr De Walt Norton traveler artist and entertainer and Mr Wayne Jackson illustrated song artist present an oxy hydrogen sunlight display and stereopticon views of scenes from the New and Old Worlds. The Denver News lauds the fine scenery and strong audience turnout is expected.
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de Walt Norton
Wayne Jackson
Prescott
Denver News
Governor Grants Two Pardons and Privee Time
Governor Pindall issued two proclamations yesterday afternoon. One grants a temporary respite until January 1 1909 to Jack LeGrand convicted in Sharp county of biramy and yen. The other commutes or delays further action as the governor reviews a petition for pardon.
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Guv. Pindall
Jack LeGrand
Sharp
Biramy
Yen
Proclamation Cuts Fine for Edmoston in Aggravated Assault Case
In Mill Town this morning excitement rose as hunters found a man's clothes near the area. A tragedy was suspected but a thorough inquiry found no evidence. Papers in the pockets disclosed no identifying information about the owner.
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Edmoston
Marion
Mill Town
Obnoxious cigarette talk sparks town remark
A Prescott crowd debated cigarette use among local youths. A passerby, noted for worthiness, triggered a quip about not stoking cigarettes with a sharp reply suggesting compulsion if he does not smoke.
C H Moore Resigns from Roseboro Branch Guarded Health Reason
C H Moore who led the Ozan Mercantile Co. Roseboro store resigns to join News Printing Co. around year end. He and his wife have not been well since moving to Roseboro, and health issues prompted the departure.
Christmas Gift Selection at Baker's Drug Store
It will be an easy matter to make a sensible selection for Christmas gifts at Baker's Drug Store now. His stock is complete and prices no higher than they will be Christmas Eva.
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Baker's Drug Store
Happenings Over Nevada County Advent Mix
Community notes from Cale and Laneburg dated December 15 report generally good health. Local events include a sermon by a new preacher in Caney, a Friday night show by Adam Fitters, and a Christmas Eve tree planned to raise spirits. School programs and social evenings draw crowds, with several residents traveling to Prescott for business and visits.
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