16 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
1
Local paper reports the arrival of a new type setting machine on Saturday. The shop expects to install it, increase daily matter, and improve on time editions. Staff invite friends to view the machine in operation as the purchase is finalized.
News arrives of the death of W. P. Barham known as Uncle Billy at his son in law’s home five miles south of Hope. He was 80 years old and a longtime Leona resident, one of the county’s earliest settlers. Funeral services are planned this afternoon at Forrest Hill.
Special to the News from Little Rock reports Attorney James Stephen son moved in the Supreme Court to advance the Cruce versus Matlock et al case of the State Charitable Board. The motion was filed this morning as a matter of public interest.
Libbys Cut Glass is advertised for sale exclusively by Prescott Hardware Co. The listing emphasizes Libby branding and positions the store as the sole retailer for this items line in the area.
Riley DeShazo a moulder at the Ozan planer sustained a severe injury when his foot slipped at the machine and his hand was torn by the roller. He was taken to Dr Hesterly for emergency care with amputation feared. DeShazo, employed four months, married, from Spring Hill Louisiana.
A good long smoke can always be had from our Contract cigar. It is as good as it is long and leaves the smoker satisfied with the cigar. Priced at 2.50 for a box of fifty from GEO. J. TERRY, CO.
News from Hope reports a man shot and killed by Oklahoma officers after resisting arrest. The victim, described as Will Green, was feared to be the wrong man. Officers went to identify the dead man and determine guilt in a reportedly self defense killing.
A. A. Pardee of Little Rock custodian of the secret work of the Odd Fellows of Arkansas will be in Prescott Tuesday night to conduct a school of instruction for local members. All members are urged to attend.
Special to the News from Little Rock reports a large turnout planned for a Perryville debate between Senator Davis and Prosecuting Attorney Lewis Rhoton, amid rumors of potential trouble. Also noted are the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company damage suit trial, injuries from a street car collision, and Little Rock’s push to land the State Republican Convention in Hot Springs.
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