Mena Judge Shaver Clears Dockets in Morning Session
Chancery Judge Jas D. Shaver reconvened the Mena court this morning after a four day vacation and disposed of several cases. Pearl Nash vs W C Nash for divorce was dismissed at plaintiff cost. J M Milburn case continued. Cecil vs Nancy divorce dismissed of equity. Garner vs Cora Garner divorce granted with child custody to the plaintiff. W W Rice vs American Type Founders Co foreclosure of lien and sale ordered. J Cecil ordered to make sale. Court will meet again this afternoon and may adjourn next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. D. Shaver
Mena
Chancery Court
Pearl Nash
W. C. Nash
Peoples’ Building and Loan Association
J. M. Milburn
Continued. Co
A. Cecil
Nancy
Equity
R. F. Garner
Cora Garner
W. W. Rice
American Type Founders Co
Telegraph Operators Rally Over New Law Going Into Effect
Operators along the line confront the new s h out law by deciding to work extended hours and demand the railroad pay the $500 daily fines for any overlong shifts. With relief promised or denied, walkouts loom as 3 to 4 p m status updates reflect ongoing tension.
Banking Note on Capital Stock and Customer Courtesy
Capital stock authorized stands at 100000.00 with 50000.00 subscribed. The notice invites accounts of all sizes and promises courtesy and accommodations aligned with safe banking practices.
Hotel Miller Guest List Includes A Road of Names
Registered at Hotel Miller are E. H. Wood W. J. Coleman Andriance from St. Louis J. L. Kurg Re C. O. Settle Suse N Y H. M. Bruce Wilson Arkadelphia F. P. Holt Little Rock Jas D. Shaver Mena J. D. Kilgore Poplar Bluff Wm Bowman Hot Springs C Voge Louisville Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Miller
E. H. Wood
W. J. Coleman
Andriance
St. Louis
J. L. Kurg
C. O. Settle
Suse
N. Y
H. M. Bruce
Wilson
Arkadelphia
F. P. Holt
Little Rock
Jas. D. Shaver
Mena
J. D. Kilgore
Poplar Blut
Wm. Bowman
Hot Springs
C. Voge
Louisville
Personal clash in Nevada County court over Picayune matter
In chancery court Judge C. C. Hamby and Dr. W. W. Rice clashed briefly during the Nevada County Picayune stock dispute. Hamby read an answer alleging fraud while Rice, president of the publishing company, challenged the statement. Friends separated the two. no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Court
Hon. C. C
Hamby
W. W. Rice
Nevada County Picayune
Demurrer Overruled in Urquhardt Estate Case
In Little Rock the demurrer to the Auditor Moore answer in the Urquhardt estate suit was overruled by Judge Winfield. The ruling effectively ends the case for now and signals likely appeal to the Arkansas Supreme Court for trial adjudication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Pulaski Circuit
H. T. Urquhardt
A. E. Moore
E. Urquhardt
Moore
Winfield
W. F. Kirby
Moore, Smith & Moore
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Winfield Ln
Penitentiary Board
Serious Accident at Ozan Mill Runway Repair
This morning about 9 o'clock Mr. Smith and RE W Dougan were repairing the runway at the Ozan mill. While Smith raised a sledge hammer to strike, it struck an obstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smith
RE. W. Dougan
Ozanimill
Man Struck By Overhead Object Injured In Fall
An overhead object deflected from its course struck Mr Dougan on the forehead and knocked him senseless. Medical aid was given, he regained consciousness in two or three hours, and doctors hope the skull was not fractured.
Normal Board Outlines Plans for Arkansas White Teacher School
The State Normal Board, created by the legislature to establish a normal school in Arkansas for white teachers, met in the Senate chamber and organized. J J Doyne presided, Otis T Wingo elected vice chairman, B W Torreyson secretary. An adjournment was set for June 24 to hear propositions from towns seeking the school. The State Board of Charities re-elected Miss Laura Cantley as assistant matron at the deaf mute institute. Charlie Tompkins and Henry Moore are serving in Garland Creek near Boughton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal Board
Arkansas
Senate Chamber
J. J. Doyne
State Board of Charities
Little Rock
Laura Cantley
Deaf Mute Institute
Property Owners to Grade East Second Street
East Second Street property owners have raised funds to grade the street from the courthouse corner to the corporation line south. The work will begin immediately, paid entirely by subscriptions, with the town providing free use of its road machine. Other streets may follow later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Second Street
Courthouse Corner
Corporation Line
Will Repair the Levee After Inspection
County Judge A. M. Denman and Road Overseer J. E. Horne inspected the Steele Bridge levee east of town to assess repairs. The judge ordered rebuilding washed away bridges filling holes and ensuring a safe passage through the Carouse bottom for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Denman
J. E. Horne
Steele Bridge
Carouse
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Shaver
Dhos
C. WeRae
WeCatn
Foster O Pres
Cather Bank OF
Prescott
Sistent
Bank OF Prescott
Herrick
Prescott Hardware Com
C. C. Hamby
Fulton
T. C. Hockersmith
Hockersmith
Normal Board
Charlie Tompkins
Henry Moore
Garland Creek
Boughton
Corporation
Panama
H. Kershaw
Ozan Mercantile Compay
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