03 Sep 1908
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
1
A four month old child of Mr and Mrs Mit Caldwell of Dot was found dead by its parents on Sunday morning The infant had been jilted at birth and there was little hope of survival. The report references local incidents and notes a revival ending with fifty four conversions led by Rev J A Parker at Ben Konond.
A fragmentary note notes a fatal attack and the surrounding excitement. The text is unclear but records a deadly incident and the charged atmosphere it created.
Fort Worth September 2 reports the sixth day of the fourth annual convention of the National Farmers Union. President Barrett delivers the annual address reviewing the union's history and revolutionary significance. Secretary Treasurer McCulloch reports total union membership at 8,000,000 with fourteen new state organizations formed last year. The price committee for cotton has not yet reported.
Theatorium presents moving pictures tonight showing the Great Battleship Meet in San Francisco after the long voyage around the world. Viewers can experience the famed events from the comfort of the theater.
Sim Johnson and George El- Elfresh returned home last night after the Tron Mountain guards were discharged amid the carmens strike in Little Rock.
The Nevada County column reports cotton picking starting, visits by Ada Goodman and others, school canvassing by J. M. Langston, dormitory moves, social entertainments, baptisms, and upcoming Union church meetings. Also notes Aunt Beth Hamilton’s death, local protracted meetings, and a theater notice for The Holy City at the Opera House on September 21.
A reflection on how no victory is won alone, praising the public’s heartfelt support and true friendship surrounding Clarence and his friends. The speaker emphasizes enduring affection from all who stood by them and the value of communal backing.
Word reached here that W S Goodwin of Warren, once a central figure in the Goodwin Wallace cane case, was dying at his home in Warren. His law partner EB L Metlaney denied the report, saying Goodwin is very ill but not in critical condition.
Rev P H James longtime Baptist minister dies at three miles from Wallaceburg yesterday afternoon. Burial service held at Ebenezer cemetery at 3 o clock.
The Nevada County FLE and C A of A will meet with Emmet local union on September 17 and 18, 1908.
Bids will be received until noon September 10 for the construction of a seven room dwelling for the undersigned. Plans and specifications are on file at the office of T. C. McRae. Mrs J M Milburn.
Doctors Hesterly Purtie Guthrie and Buchanan performed the left limb amputation above the knee on Mrs W H Hill this morning. The patient tolerated the procedure as well as could be expected after suffering an extended limb ailment with complications. Friends regret the necessity of the operation.
Rev G E Cameron and wife from Texarkana visit Judge and Mrs Arthur A Gibbs in Hope. Moore Bros shipments two cattle cars to St Louis with Jewell Moore staying to sell and attend games. Butterflies club hosts at Mrs Louise Betts with butterfly themed cards and refreshments. Mary Ethridge wins first in guessing contest. Prof Dwight Make from Arkadelphia plans Hempstead County Fair music. possible band formation led by Prof Blake eyed for Hope. locals urged to support the project.
A dialogue questions if heavy biscuits suit light housekeep ing in a discussion about matching living style with practical and artistic choices. The exchange weighs material setup two rooms and a small store against broader lifestyle harmony.
A man attempts a dramatic paint job to brighten the town but an accidental self harm leaves him with a blue outcome. Police report the incident as a grave misjudgment with no further details provided.
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