Board of Charity Muddle Dominates Arkansas News
The ouster petition against Board of Charities members seeks a ruling after Perry Circuit Court action. Chancellor Martineau and Perry judges may hear the case. Gov. X. O. Pindall’s authority is debated. A local merchant, recently in the city, plans a new Antoine store and reports Pike county diamond field activity and promising funds.
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Ittle Rock
Board of Charities
Arkansas
X. O. Pindall
Perry Circuit
Ry County
Pulaskity
Lzes E. W. Winfield
Robin
Altation
John E. Jineau
Perry Circuit Court
Martineau
Ge J. C. Hart
Saime
Antoine
Murfreesboro
Pike County
Kizzia
New Store at Antoine Opens, News Report Feb 1
Hon. Casneo A. Kizzia of Pike County introduces a new retail outlet at Antoine. The brief item notes the store opening and local interest, with anticipation from residents and officials.
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Casneo A. Kizzia
Pike Coun
Arrests for Whisky Sales Without License
Marshal Rowe arrested Frank Sparks a white man in Hope on a warrant charging whisky selling without a license. Sparks will have a preliminary trial before United States Commissioner Sommerwell next Tuesday with a $500 bond. George Myers another white man from Hope faced a similar charge and was held for the federal grand jury in $250 bond, and sent to Fort Smith if he failed to post.
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Ka ‘Aia
Frank Sparks
Hope
United States
Sommerwell
Federal Grand Jury
Fort Smith
Kansas City Southern
Penitentiary Board to Discuss Boat and Bagging Plant
Little Rock Feb 1 The State Board of Penitentiary Commissioners will meet Monday with two key items. A decision on building or buying a boat to move men and supplies between the state farm in Lincoln County and Little Rock. Also consideration of a bagging factory advocated by Governor Pindall to cut cotton bagging costs for farmers by convict hemp production.
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Little Rock
State Board of Penitentiary Commissioners
State Farm
Lincoln County
Pindall
Thaw Jury Report Delayed as Deliberations Continue
After nearly 12 hours the Thaw jury faced a late night lock in as Justice Dowling adjourned until 10:30 a m. The panel remained split eight to four amid rumors of a divided verdict. Defense attorney Littleton urged insanity as a possible not guilty basis while District Attorney Jerome refused to speculate. Thaw returned to his Tombs cell worried a third trial might follow. Court staff expressed disappointment at the lack of a definite conclusion.
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New York
Justice Dowling
Littleton
Jerome
Thaw
Davis Praises President's Message and Moves Printing
Jeff Davis praised the president's special message calling it the best Democratic doctrine from a Republican source. He moved that 10 000 copies be printed and distributed, a motion agreed to unanimously. His brief remarks set a Senate record for brevity and reflect Republican leaders' reluctance to act beyond needed appropriations.
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Washington
Jeff Davis
United States Senate
Candy Hint Promoted by Geo J Terry Co
Advertisement urges readers to buy attractive candy at Geo J Terry & Co highlighting quality and value from a local merchant.
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Geo. J. Terry & Co
Denman Seeks Reelection as Nevada County Judge
A. M. Denman announces candidacy for County and Probate Judge of Nevada County in the Democratic primary. He notes a successful first term, responsible finances, and asks voters to support his re election, praising his administration and urging a vote in March.
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A. M. Denman
Nevada County
Deaman
Self Culture Club Drafts Wagner Opera Discussion
The Self Culture Club met with Mrs J C Young and carried out the announced program. The next meeting will be with Mrs Brad Hamilton on Feb 18 with roll call German operatic stars and a discussion contrasting German and Italian operas.
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Self Culture Club
J.C. Young
Brad Hamilton
Miss Powell
Terry
Dan Pittman
Richard Wagner
Miss Brown
January Weather Compared to Past Years
The January 1908 month was milder in appearance but colder than January 1907. The coldest day was the 17th at 20 degrees, the lowest January reading since 1907. The 1908 warmest day was the 26th at 69 degrees as against a 77 degree 1906 record, with rainfall totaling 8.78 inches versus 7 inches in 1907.
Weather Summary For The Day With Temperatures And Rainfall
The report shows 14 clear days 14 cloudy and three part cloudy days. The 24 hour period ending at 7 am measured 24 and 50 degrees compared with 40 and 50 in 1907. Rainfall yesterday was 0.45 inches.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church Services Plan
Church services scheduled at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. T. D. Scott with Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Morning sermon on Regeneration and evening message The Sowing and the Harvest. Sabbath school follows at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian church.
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T. D. Scott
The
Presbyterian Church
Tax Collector's Notice for 1907 Nevada County taxes
Ed Hood collector announces venue by date for tax collection in 1907. He will visit Bluff City Zama Gully's Store Caney P O Young P O Lith Widson Lithon Delta Willisville Irma Rosston Brisbane Nichols School House Falcon Register Azor Sutton Laneburg Mt Moriah Cale Morris Boughton Emmet and remain in Prescott until April 10 when books close.
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C. Wackland
Bluff City
Tue
Zama
Gully’s
Caney P. O
Young P. O
Widson
Li ‘Ton
Delta
Willisville
Irma
Rosston
Brisbane
Nichols School House
Falcon
Register
Sethi Bodcaw
Azor
Sutton
Laneburg
Mt. Moriah
Cale
Prescott
ED Hood
Nevada County
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Citizens Bank Capital
Prest
Board of Charity
Marshal Rowe
Ian
Cumberland Presbyterian
Methodist
Bank OF Prescott
Prescott, Arkansas
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