Burglars Loot Prescott Homes In Nighttime Incidents
A rash of burglaries strikes Prescott last night with thefts at R L Blakely on East Main Street and at Mrs Otis Cantley's residence. A gold watch and fob, a pocket knife, and small sums were taken while entry was gained via window screen and a long pole from other homes. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L Blakely
East Main Street
Mr. Blakely
Robert
E K. McMillion
Otis Cantley
J. A. Johnson
Walter Williams
Bank of Prescott Ad Announces Services and Capital
Prescott Arkansas bank advertises capital stock of 100000 authorized and 50000 subscribed. It invites all customers from small to large, promising courtesy and accommodations consistent with safe banking practices.
Protective Society Seeks Wealthy Suitors for Marriage
Terre Haute Indiana reports the Protective Society of Marriageable Gir in Jacksonville forms with 21 members to ensure suitors have at least 2000 dollars cash or its equivalent and a life insurance policy of no less than 2000. The club vows sobriety industriousness and thrift for eligible husbands stating poverty and drink cause most unhappiness and divorces.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Jacksonville
Protective Society of
Gir
Aman
Peabody Institute Plans Highlight Statewide Sessions
A letter received by County Examiner P. I. Chappell notes June 10 events for the Peabody Institute, with twenty five institutes planned across the state this month for Ney County teachers to attend and gain updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
PL FY Chappell
Prescott
Tan
Peabody Board
G. A. Sullards
Dh. J. Doyne
P. I. Chappell
Ney
Peabody Institutes
Suit H S Powell Enters Supreme Court Case in Thirteenth Judicial Muddle
The report notes Powell files suit in the Supreme Court amid a thirteenth judicial muddle. The K of P lodge shows growing strength with a revival among old members. Hotel Miller lists registrants including Hart Robertson Bown Harley Thompson Dome Combs Smith Cappleman Croft Sherwood Harris Bostion Gorham Kilgore Kerr Moore and others from multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Powell
Supreme Court
P.lodge
T. J. Hart
C. W. Robertson
H. Bown
J.T. Harley
St. Louis
Chas
L. Thompson
Earl
LC. Dome
P. W. Combs
A. P. Smith
L.H. Cappleman
J. M. Croft
Little Rock
R. A. Sherwood
Cincinnati
Pearl Harris
Smithton
Sam T. Bostion
Kansas City
M. T. Gorham
Nashville
J.D. Kilgor
Hays Suit Aims to Compel Court in Lafayette County
Hays has filed in the Arkansas Supreme Court to force Judge George W. Hay of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit to hold court in Lafayette County beginning the fourth Monday in July. Hay had said Governor Pindall's veto of the transfer of the county to the Eighth Circuit is legal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Jones
H. Powell
Supreme Court
George W. Hay
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
Lafayette County
Hayes
Pindall
Eighth Circuit
Two White Men Arrested for Car Break at Fulton
East Side police arrested two white brake men, Nunn and Evans, in Hempstead County on charges of breaking into a box car at Fulton and stealing five quarts of whiskey and five pairs of shoes. Recovered goods were found at Clear Lake.
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Texarkana
East Side
Fulton
Hempstead County
Nunn
Evans
Iron Mountain
Reely
Clear Lake
Penitentiary Board In Session At Little Rock
The Arkansas penitentiary board met in Little Rock on June 4. All routine matters were disposed of and a contract was awarded to W. L. Reaves for 100 convicts at $1.00 per day, despite objections from Attorney General Kirby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Penitentiary Board
W. L. Reaves
Kirby
Governor Little Improves After Night of Rest
From Greenwood a long distance message reports Governor Little had an excellent night and hearty breakfast and is improving rapidly. The bulletin notes the progress as favorable and ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Greenwood
Little
Knights of Pythias Hold Enthusiastic Hall Meeting
The Knights of Pythias met at their hall last night with active work in the first and third degrees. Waller Jr. was advanced to page while Rev. R. A. Highsmith and Pat Jones were initiated as Knights.
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Knights of Pythias
City marshal report shows fines totaling 185 dollars
The council is told a city marshal report lists 185 dollars in fines, 165 of which were paid in cash and worked out on the street. Talks with Caddo Lumber Co and W T Hart end, keeping Mr Hart and his family in town.
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Caddo Lumber Co
Rosboro
W. T. Hart
Mr. Hart
Hart's Grocery Bill Shaping Up
A shopper backs Hart's for groceries citing value and selection as the preferred source for essentials. The note emphasizes Hart's as the place to buy a bill of groceries.
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R. L. Blakely
Piney Grove
Les
Mahan
Prof. Williams
Bebee
Tra Livingston
Clarksville
College Hill
Piney
Wmerat
Foster
Pres. W. Caen
Bank OF Prescott
Arkansas
Sistent
Peabody Institute
Herrick
Prescott Hardware Com
Hotel Miller
Hays
Hart's
Panama
Beaver
J. H. Kershaw
Ozan Mercantile Company
Prescott, Arkans
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