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Newspaper

Prescott Daily News

Location

Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1908

Page

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New Manager For Hotel Marion

Little Rock March 20 No information is available on the new manager for the Hotel Marion. Hermanalin president of Marion Oil Company and Bank of Commerce leader is away in search of a successor to J F Letton. Wins will soon be manager for the Hotel Bentley at Vexandris. Mr Kahn spent days in New Orleans after leaving here and will tour the east before returning. Local interest says no contract yet but signing of a new manager is expected soon.

Little Hock Marion Hermanalin Marion Olc Company Bank of Commerce Nuin J. F. Letton Wins Bently Vexandris Kahn New Orleans

Generous Act Sparks Rectification in Ark Misstate Pennary

In Ark Misasciiyty a second ticket set was printed after Hon. Juin Wo Crockett, railroad commissioner, found Major George Bellamy of Mammoth Spring did not have his name on the ticket list for Hat county. Special trip by W DeWitt arranged to correct the error. Five thousand seven hundred additional tickets were ordered to include both Crockett and Bellamy names.

Little Hook Ark Juin Wo Crockett George Wo Lellamy Mammoth Sprig Ghat County State Central Major Bellamy Crockett DeWitt Calinrg

Crockett Chooses Not to Face Opponent’s Name on Ballot

Arkansas county resident Mr. Crockett declined to run in the primary with his opponent listed on the ticket, an omission caused by Major Bellamy’s error.

Name Arkansas County Crockett Major Bellamy

Inspection of 16th Infantry at Eldorado and Fort Logan

Major James K. Thompson of the 16th Infantry was to inspect the military company at this place today but could not arrive due to poor railroad connections. Col. B. Gordon and Capt. B. R. Oastler conducted the inspection at 11 o clock. Thompson was in Eldorado yesterday inspecting the company there and will arrive tonight. The troops acquitted themselves admirably.

James K. Thompson 16Th Infantry Ft. Logan H Lotts B. Gordon B. R Oastler Arkadelphia Thompson Eldorado

Balloonists from Boston Pass Over Prescott en Route

Two balloonists from Boston are en route to San Antonio and may fly directly over Prescott within a day or two. Residents are warned to watch the sky for a chance to see a millionaire on a flying machine. Postmaster Grayson departed for Little Rock to attend the Republican State Central Committee meeting.

Willionaire Boston San Antonio Prescott Grayson Little Rock Republican State Central Committee

Death of Mr. James T. Gossett in Little Rock

News of the death of James T. Gossett from heart failure at Little Rock where he had visited his daughter Mrs. Horton. He died about 9 PM last night and was brought home today for funeral arrangements. Funeral is set for 9:30 AM tomorrow at the Cumberland Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. H. M. McLain. He leaves a wife and several unspecified heirs.

James T Gossett Hery Horton Little Rock Mr. Gossett Horton C. J. White Alma Dickens Cumberland Presbyterian Church H. M. McLain Gossett

James T. Gossett Dies at Prescott After Long Life of Service

Funeral services will be held in Prescott with interment at DeAnn Cemetery. James T. Gossett born November 17 in Mississippi moved to Arkansas circa 1870. He helped survey lands for the M R Ry, opened a store in Bough ton, joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and served as elder. Surviving spouses are Fedora Hatley Gossett and Mollie Adair Gossett, with son Adair.

Horton Little Rock Lee Gossett Memphis DeAnn Cemetery James T. Gossett Mississippi Vandykesett Polly Hatley Arkansas William Henry Silas Martin Alex. Vaughan Boughton

Two Suspects Caught After Emmet Incident

A Marshal took two African American men caught near Emmet to Philadelphia last night. One, the smaller, proved to be wanted. The man in the tussle with Marshal Hawkins dropped his gun and was clubbed by several assailants who fled into the darkness.

Marshal Marsh Emmet Arkadelphia Marshal Hawkins Hawkins

Superintendent Doyne to Resign From Arkansas Post

State Superintendent J r Doyne will resign to become president of the new State Normal School at Conway and enter July 1. His unexpired term ends November 1, 1908, with a successor to be appointed to serve about four months. Rumors of immediate resignation are denied and George B Cook of Hot Springs is eyed as likely successor.

Little Rock Jr. Doyne New State Normal School Conway Pindall Doyne

No opposition ensures assured election for November start

The office holder faces no rival and will assume the post on November 1. It is unlikely the governor would appoint a temporary successor for the brief period.

Hotel Arrivals Listed In Brief

A hotel arrivals note lists Frank D Laster of Ft Smith W O Mosely of O and several others including J D Cress of Chicago H C Speck of Wi C Camden of Chicago H B Yennison of Texarkana and Chas E Smith of Fordyce among guests.

Frank D Laster Ft. Smith W. O. Mosely Pease H.C Speck Middleton W. HW. Duey St. Louie C Camden J. D. Cress Chicago H. BE. Yennison Texarkana H C.D. Win Hope Prather Pine Taff Chas E. Smith Fordyce KE. WU. Moulton E.R Williams Ik. Gunter Will McGurley AJ Buttery Igitthe Rock Welly Eldorado Au Brown Huttip

Hitt Brothers Co Drops Two Daily Deliveries

Notice announces a shift from a two delivery per day system to delivery at any hour starting tomorrow Saturday. The move cites unfair competition as the reason.

Hitt Brothers Co

Pat Jones Seeks Oak Timber For Blacksmith Shop

Pat Jones spent yesterday in Fulton seeking to purchase dry oak timber for use in the wood working department of his blacksmith shop.

Pat Jones Fulton

Stationery speaks for your shop with up-to-date quality

A printer offers superior stationery for fine goods, urging merchants to rely on their printing to reflect quality. It promises products the business can be proud of and invites readers to send their orders to the office.

Styland Tits Office

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