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Newspaper

Prescott Daily News

Location

Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1908

Page

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Ozan College to Welcome New Principal and Leader Change

I N Clack will move to Ozan to serve as principal of the Cumberland Presbyterian College. Dr H S Rolhose health forces resignation, with wife remaining in charge of the primary department. Prof J N Clack will teach for the term, bringing wide experience and an M degree. The community regrets the departure of the Clacks as the church seeks a new minister.

I. N. Clack Cumberland Presbyter Ozan Day Rolhose West Rch Ver Jose Smonths Clack J. N. Clack

Peculiar Petition Hits Arkansas Supreme Court Ruling

A striking petition claims the Arkansas Supreme Court incorrectly affirmed Garland County ruling in Burrows vs Hot Springs due to a misread quorum. It argues Section 3 Article 7 requires a majority vote for decisions and cites two to two votes with one absent as improper. Another case, Turner vs State from Bradley County, mirrors the split. The matter will draw statewide attention.

State of Arkansas Burrows Newt Turner Bradley County

State Cotton Moves to Pine Bluff for Storage

Special to the News reports Superintendent James Pitcock of the Arkansas Penitentiary ordered state cotton moved from the state farm to a Pine Bluff compress after failing to find a 15 cent per pound market. About 650 bales were unloaded yesterday from the steam boat Lucile Nowland, with 1,250 bales already in binders to be moved tonight. Fire risk and high insurance on unprotected storage prompted the transfer, with 1,000 more bales to follow once ginned.

James Pitcock Arkansas Penitentiary State Farm Pine Bluff Lucile Nowland Pitcock

For Sale Two Clearance Items at Hesterly Drug Store

One for sale one foot counter show case priced at 12 dollars and one ten foot floor vase with bevel plate glass top priced at 40 dollars both in such condition and offered by Hesterly Drug Store.

One & Foot Hesterly Drug Store

Woodson Named Postmaster at Hope Office

President Roosevelt submitted J R Woodson as postmaster nominee for Hope amid a drawn out contest with incumbent Jas R Gibson The appointee is expected to assume duties after March 31 and Gibson's tenure is praised for solid service to local customers and business leaders

Hope Jas. R. Gibson J. R. Woodson Roosevelt Woodson Senate

Iron Mountain to rearrange time cards system wide

Little Rock reports a Sunday announcement of a system wide rearrangement of Iron Mountain time. Freight service will be affected mainly with some passenger changes. To match the service, four red ball trains will be reduced to three, preserving running periods previously covered by four trains. The release date remains Sunday.

Little Rock Iron Mountain

San Francisco Investor Buys Little Rock City Hall Site

John Faubel, a wealthy San Francisco resident, buys the Little Rock City Hall site at Broadway and Markham for 45000 with plans to spend 200000 to rebuild from two to six stories. The wholesale house will lease the building after completion, but possession is delayed a year due to the city electric light plant occupying the site and a new plant must be built.

Little Rock Little Rocl City Hall Broadway Markham John Faubel San Francisco City Electric Light

A Fine Meeting of Prescott WCT A Ladies

About twenty of the best women in Prescott gathered at Mrs. W. B. Waller’s home for a W C T A meeting. The session proved one of the year’s most interesting gatherings with lively discussion and participation.

Prescott W. B. Waller Sula

Brown And Mrs Briggs Enter Union In Welcome Service

Brown and Mrs Briggs were received into the Union by a welcome service. Eight others to be re received soon. The W C T U extends beyond temperance to charity and humanity, with Miss Brown’s paper on Industrial Education needing broader hearing in the Newsreaders.

Brown

May Stewart to star in As You Like It at Opera House

May Stewart and her company present Shakespeare's As You Like It at the Opera House on Wednesday night February 19. The young actress has rapidly gained critical acclaim and is praised by Arthur Grissom of the Smart Set for grace beauty and power.

May Stewart Opera House Miss Stewart Arthur Grissom Smart Set New York Stewart

Address to Merchants on Mebane cotton seed

J J Moore special agent of the U S Department of Agriculture invites Merchants Association members to attend the Monday Feb 7 meeting in Prescott N B. He stresses the importance of obtaining and distributing a car of Mebane Improved Triumph cotton seed and asks for a full turnout. J H Allman secretary confirms the call.

Merchants Association Triumph J. J. Moore U.S. Department of Agriculture

Tornado Ravages Tyler Causes Four Deaths and Dozens Injured

A violent tornado struck Tyler at about 4 AM sweeping the main residence section. Four people are confirmed dead including C A Francis and his wife and infant, plus an elderly Black man Mose Lee. About 40 or more hurt with twelve buildings wrecked as farms nearby report widespread damage.

Tyler Tex C. A. Francis Dallas News Mose Lee Francis

Young People Enjoy Evening at Dr Bell’s Home

A group of youths visited Dr J T Bell on West Rim Street last night and reported a highly entertaining time. The gathering featured lively conversation and warm hospitality, reflecting a pleasant social event in the community.

J.T. Bell West Rim Street

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Ozan College Berland Evin Queen Quality Oxfords J. R. Gibson The Star of Hope Eclal Mrs. Briggs N. B J. H. Allman Irwin Franklin Franklin Che Marion Hotel Co Jd. F. Letton Hotel Marion Arkansa Clinizens Bank J. S. Regan Cashier
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