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Prescott Daily News

Location

Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1909

Page

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Goulds court separation ends in favor of Katherine Gould

In New York on June 25 Justice Dowling granted Katherine Clemmons Gould a legal separation from Howard Gould after nearly three weeks of trial. The court awarded alimony of 336000 a year, up from Mrs Gould’s previous 25000. The verdict dismissed claims of intoxication and held Dustin Farnum’s name irrelevant to the separation.

New York Katherine Clemmons Gould Howard Gould Jay Gould Justice Dowling Supreme Court

Wright brothers win 30 day extension for government tests

Washington reports the Wright brothers receive a thirty day extension to complete speed and endurance trials for the government. They proceed with caution at Fort Myer testing the motor and starting apparatus as they prepare for preliminary flights likely Friday.

Washington Wright Brothers Fort Myer Wrights Gen Amen

Wright brothers flights draw Taft aides to Fort Myer

Secretary of War notes growing interest in the Wright trials at Fort Myer with visits from officials including President Taft and congress members. Lieutenants Foulois and Lahm will receive instruction from Orville Wright, who plans end point starting apparatus and limited flight time before departure to Germany.

Secretary of War Wright Fort Myer Taft Congress Signal Corps B B. Foulois Aeronautical Division The Wrights Frank P. Lahm Orville Wright Germany Dayton

Abstract book project for Pulaski county underway

In Little Rock on June 26 a new company led by D E Bradshaw began compiling a full set of county abstract books for Pulaski. Eight workers will copy records from Circuit Clerk Graoneshipjs office, taking about two years to finish. The project starts with five years of back entries, aiming for completion around January 1. Total cost estimated at 825 000 to complete the abstracts for county property.

Little Rock Pulaski D. E. Bradshaw Graoeshipjs Uncle Sam Pulaski County

Removal notice promotes Hall's Texas Wonder cure

Removal notice states Hall's Texas Wonder will remove kidney bladder and rheumatic trouble. A $1.00 bottle promises sixty days of treatment and rarely fails to cure. Sold by Hesterly Drug Store.

Hall Hesterly Drug Store

Mandamus case to come up Monday in Arkansas Supreme Court

Little Rock June 26 The mandamus suit to force state Auditor Joleve Caldwell and Drake to honor about 20 000 in vouchers certified by the old Capitol commission two years ago may be submitted to the Arkansas Supreme Court Monday before the summer recess. The case was prepared for filing by Attorney General Norwood with Jobe ready to testify and press for a swift decision as the court considers a matter of public interest.

Little Rock Joleve Stevenson Pulaski Circuit Norwood Supreme Court Jobe

Marriage at mother's home ties couple to Hope

Miss Bama Anderson and Mr Adron Jean wed at the bride's mother's home with Marshal Wingfeld officiating. Chas F Wingfeld returns from Fort Smith after Arkansas Retail Dealers' Hardware Association convention. Ruby Duncan leaves Barrow home for Poplar Bluff Missouri. Ed Douglas home on South Elm Street destroyed by fire shortly after 10 pm. loss mostly insured. Burt Tidwell receives government hatchery stock to stock a lake two miles south of Hope. expected to become a premier local fishing spot.

Bama Anderson Adron Jean Chas. F. Wingfeld Fort Smith Arkansas Retail Dealers’ Hardware Association Ed. Douglas South Elm Street Athose Burt Tidwell Hope

No new gubernatorial challenger emerges in Arkansas race

A brief note from Little Rock on June 26 reports no new candidate has been named to contest Governor Donaghey in the forthcoming gubernatorial campaign. The field remains unsettled as discussions continue.

Little Rock Donaghey

Church Services Announced for Tomorrow

Tomorrow schedule lists Methodist Church with Rev W A Steele at 11 am and 8 pm services and Sunday school 9 45 am Epworth League 3 pm. Baptist Church with Rev L M Keeling morning and evening services and usual Sunday school. Christian Church led by Robert A Highsmith with services at city park Bible school 10 am. Presbyterian Church notes no preaching tomorrow.

Methodist Church W. A Steele Epworth Christian Church Robert A. Highsmith City Park Bible School Presbyterian Church

Hem Roid internal tablet claim cure for piles

An advertisement from Dr. J. Leonhardt guarantees Hem-Roid will cure piles with a 24 day treatment. The ad cites Dr Leonhardt as a renowned specialist and offers a money back guarantee with purchase through Hesterly Drug Store Buffalo NY. It also mentions an ozone scholarship at the University of Kansas and urges readers to obtain the booklet.

Hesterly Drug Store University of Kansas Stubbs Seattle Post- Intelligencer

Earl Dill Indicted for Assault in Pulaski County

Little Rock June 26 Earl Dill, previously charged with criminal assault on Miss Ray Burkhalter, was indicted today by the Pulaski county grand jury. Prosecuting Attorney Campbell plans a ten day trial. Burkhalter is reported much improved and may go home to Pine Bluff. Dill remains jailed in Hot Springs. His mother, Mrs. Taylor Dill, is seriously ill but improving.

Little Rock Earl Dill Ray Burkhalter Pulaski County Grand Jury Campbell Miss Burkhalter Pine Bluff Dill Hot Springs Taylor Dill Rice Street

Jaguar Rumor Sparks Farm Camp Alarm Near Boto

Reports of a jaguar or Mexican lion near Boto and Bills have circulated for months. Last week at Hoover’s farm a dog pursued by a ferocious animal left the camp badly torn, authorities believe the jaguar escaped.

Boto Mr Hoover

Odd Historical Facts Mix From Ancient Times to Today

A collection of curious claims covers varied topics from transport and taxation to fauna. Notable items include Norway rail travel for married couples, Lundy Island tax immunity, Danube freezing in 1236, South American ants building a three mile tunnel, Venezuela’s elephant beetle weighing half a pound, and 1284 wagons crossing the Adriatic on ice.

Norway Lundy Channel Islands Danube South America Venezuela Adriatic Sea

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Keenkutter Mry & B. Gee Mr. Gee McDaniel Hardware Co Alexander Yopp Hazen Yopp Senate Cty Ruby Duncan J. D. Barrow Poplar Bluff, Mo Curches Ozan Mercantile Co Prescott, Ark
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