T L May Killed by Passenger Train
T L May an aged farmer living five miles south of Prescott was killed this morning by passenger train No 8 near his home while walking along the track on a trestle. A coroner’s inquest found death due to being struck by the Iron Mountain Road train as a witness described the moments before the incident.
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T. L. May
Prescott
Mr May
Emmet
Joe Willingham
Mr. May
Mr.Willingham
Iron Mountain Road
May
Total Eclipse of the Sun Yet Again in Prescott
A total solar eclipse visible in Prescott today will occur near sunset and will darken about half the sky. The piece recalls past eclipses and recounts fearful myths that accompanied earlier events for both Black and white communities.
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Prescott
Divine Mercy
Land Deal Involving Edward B Elson Sells 12 Units
Edward B. Elson who manages the cut over lands of the Nashville Lumber Company and the Prescott Northwestern Railroad Company has sold 12 acres. The sale reflects ongoing consolidation of timber and rail properties in the region. Details on buyers and terms are not included in the fragment.
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Edward B. Elson
Nashville Lumber Company
Prescott Northwestern Railroad Company
Land near Nashville crosses to St Louis syndicate colony
A 000 acres tract near the crossings of the road and the Memphis Paris and Gulf lines northeast of Nashville is to be sold to a St Louis syndicate for a colony of small farmers. Mr. Elson will run offices in Kansas City St Louis Nashville and Paralonia and plans to bring many settlers to the area within the year.
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Memphis, Paris and
Gulf Eisttines
Nashville
St. Louis
Elson
Kansas City
Nashvile
Paralonia
Big Ditch Drainage Project Underway in Boggy Lake District
In Arkansas City the large drainage ditch near Boggy Lake District is about half finished, with four and a half tiles remaining. The project will affect 88 000 acres, raise land values, spur industrial growth, and enable profitable cultivation. Estimated cost is 175 000 dollars, to be repaid over 12 years. Work started January 28 under contractor G A McWitham, who continues around the clock.
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Arkansas City
G. A. McWitham
Coltractor
Dracna
Hegey Lake
No Decision Yet on Railroad Route Extension
General Manager C. Hend son of the Memphis Paris and railroad said Tuesday two surveyors are surveying an extension from Murfreesboro to Little Rock via Graysonia and Arkadelphia. Three routes are proposed: the current surveyed path and two from Murfreesboro to Hot Springs via Amity and via Glenwood. No decision has been made.
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CC. Hendson
Memphis, Paris & It Vailroad
Murfrees
Bore
Little Rock
Graysonia
Arkadelphia
Murfreesboro
Hot Springs
Amity
Mother
Glenwood
Nashville News
Boys Break Camp at Camp Roots Ends Near Hot Springs
The ten day YMCA youth encampment along the Ouaehutar river near Hot Springs concluded today. The outing will become an annual feature with participation from young men across the state, offering outdoor life under experienced supervision at a small cost.
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Camp Roots
Ouaehutar
YMCA
Case Opens In Nevada Chancery Over Artesian Church Title
The June term opens with Judge Shaver presiding. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church versus the Unionists contest the Artesian church property near Prescott. Cumberland counsel includes W C Caldwell. Unionists are aided by John M. Gant. The suit is a test case for Arkansas and poised for Supreme Court action.
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Nevada Chancery Court
Shaver
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Artesian Church
Prescott
Cumberland Presbyterian
Messrs, Hamby, & Haynie
Cumberlands
W. C
Specialist Leonhardt Touts Internal Cure for Piles
A Lincoln Nebraska specialist, Leonhardt, claims external treatments fail and internal therapy is needed. He cites Hem-Roid as the first internal pile cure that relieves irritation in the lower bowels and reports high success, sold under guarantees by Westery Drug Store Buffalo NY.
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Leonhardt
Lincoln
Neb
Hestery Drug Store
Jack the Peeper Report In Jonesboro
Residents report a Jack the Peeper in Jonesboro sneaking into homes at night. Dwellers describe frightened occupants pulling shades and guarding windows as the intruder’s appearance remains unseen. Authorities have not identified race or described the suspect’s features.
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Jonesboro
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N. K. Fairbank Company
John T. Nichols
New York
Gout Pets
Ats
Big Ditch
Chancery
Jack the Peeper
Ozan Mercantile Co
Prescott, Ark
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