Welcome New River Packets Begin Arkansas River Run
Pine Bluff to host reception as Little Rock Packet Company's steamers Grand and Rapids, renamed Little Rock and Maumette, near Little Rock after long journey from Menominee. Twin 155 footers, Clinton engines, 22 inch draft loaded, 20 inch light, carrying passengers and freight, arrival expected Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Mutt
Little Rock
Arkansas City
Fort Smith
Little Rock Packet Company
Menominee
Mich
Little Rock Marsh
Arkansas River
Arkansas
Michigan
Grand
Rapids
Maumetle
Clinton
Lost Tickets Found Then Recovered In Hope Montana Couple
Mr and Mrs Cecil Ray Parham of Montana lost their tickets en route from Hope to Louisville and were surprised to learn they were found in the Hope post office. A telegram led them to secure the tickets in Prescott and they planned to proceed to Louisville on the Cannon Ball. Parham owns a large Montana ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Cecil Ray Parham
Montana
Hope
Louisville
Mr. Parhan
Prescott Excursion to Murfreesboro Draws Large Crowd
About 75 Prescott citizens joined the DP & N W excursion train at 10:45 am from Iron Mountain depot to Murfreesboro to tour the diamond fields. Hundreds were picked up at Blevins Belton Tokio and other points. By 1:30 pm four coaches were crowded on arrival. Return is planned for tonight around 9:15 pm with Murfreesboro reporting a large influx of visitors from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Murfreesboro
Diamond Felds
Iron Mountain
Blevins
Belton
Tokio
Hendrix College Trustees Accept Gift Amid Controversy
Conway June 1 Hendrix College trustees discussed a $75,000 gift from the General Education Board with two objections by Rev W Fred Little and Rev J K Farvis who questioned tainted money concerns. The Executive Committee decision was ratified by a strong board vote as faculty re elected except J B Leonard who resigned. Governor Donaghey attended the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway
Board of Trustees
Hendrix College
General Education Board
Rockefeller
W. Fred Little
J K Farvis
White River Conference
J. 8
McGee’s Baby Elixir Promoted for Infant Bowels
An advertisement cautions that a baby’s bowels are the most delicate part and claims Mc Gee’s Baby Elixir cures diarrhoea dysentery and stomach derangements. Sold by Hesterly Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc-Gee
Hesterly Drug Store
City Council debates sidewalk contracts and audit results
The regular semi monthly council meeting chaired by Mayor Arnold approved last meeting minutes. A Mrs Bell petition urged Laurelstreet sidewalks to Christian Ridge. Alderman Bemis moved to contract all parties refusing to build as required. An audit of ex treasurer J C Young’s books found them correct. The water and light committee was authorized to draft a contract with St Louis Tron Mountain and Southern Railroad for town supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
McRae
Greeson
Gee
Hart
Bemis
Wright
J. Bell
Christian Ridge
Laurelstreet
J. C. Young
Water and Light Committee
St. Louis, Tron Mountain & Southern Railroad
City Council Adjourns After Allocating Water for Locomotives
The council approved funding to supply water for locomotives for one year and adjourned to meet again on July 6 following the current allowances.
Close Southern League race hinges on key matchups
The five leading teams in the Southern League fight a tight contest. A Little Rock win over Atlanta, Memphis over Nashville, and Birmingham over Mobile would tighten the standings, with Atlanta Mobile New Orleans Nashville Little Rock looming in the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Atlanta
Memphis
Nashville
Birmingham
Mobile
New Orleans
Nashville Oe
Tallard's Herbine Offered for Headache Relief
An advertisement claims Tallard's Herbine cures two kinds of headaches by acting on the liver. It promises absolute relief and urges purchase at Hesterly Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallard
Hesterly
Stora
Sunday School Convention and Training Session Opens in El Dorado
Religious workers from across Arkansas gather in El Dorado for the State Interdenominational Sunday School Convention and Summer Training School. The event runs June 16 to 24 with 800 to 100 delegates and 500 out of town attendees expected, aiming to boost the efficacy of both rural and strong Sunday schools through updated organization and management practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Dorado
Swumer Training School
Arkansas Sunday Schools
Poor Milk Linked to Infant Weight Loss Warned
An old notice warns that infant illness may be caused by worms and claims Whites Cream Verwifuge can expel worms and nourish the child. It states the product costs 25 cents and is sold by Hesterly Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesterly Drug Store
Hart Offers Ladies and Menus Umbrellas at Discount
Hart announces a bulk sale of ladies and menus umbrellas priced at 1.00 after a 1.25 regular value. Customers are invited to inspect the items and judge for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Also Mentioned on This Page
N. K. Fairbank Company
John T. Nichols
Pine Bluff
Liquozone Co
Hendrix
Council
Ozan Mercantile Co
Prescott, Ark
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!