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lrtU*_PtwDENT AUSTIN C. WILKERSON Editor and Publisher. Entered at the postoffice, Newport Arkansas, as second class mail matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. HAiLY—Single copy, 5 cents; par week, 15 cents; per month, 50 cents; year, $5.50, in advance, by carrier ha city, by mail in country. WEEKLY—*1.50 per year, payable advance. yieniuera ot the Associated i iess. The Associated Press is exclusively untitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or •of otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein. All right3 or republication of spe cial dispatches herein are also re served JIHUOI OF TROOPS GIVEN War Department Names Location Of Combat Divisions On November, 7, Including Arkansans. (By The Associated Press.) Washington, Nov. 27.—The location of thirty-five combat divisions and depot divisions of the American armj' in France on November 7 was announced by the war department. The list of combat divisions in cludas the 30th division, including Tennessee troops, at Querrieu. Thirty-eighth division, including Kentucky troops, at I.emani, . I • • • ;.. i.. .1: ~ r uriy-siTuim uiviaivu, ui..iuu...b the Rainbow troops, at Maisoneelle and St. Dizier. Eighty second division, including Tennessee troops, at Florent. Eighty-seventh division, including Arkansas and Mississippi troops, at “• Eons. Thirty-ninth depot division, includ ing Arkansas and Mississippi troops, at St. Florent. Ninety-second combat division, ne groes of the national army, at Mar L bach and St. Dizier. BUSY SESSION OF CHANCERY COURT HELD THIS WEEK. Chancery court for Jackson county ji-.—cotvvened here Tuesday, and at the time the Independent was put to press Wednesday, the term was still in busy session. Following were the proceedings: Roy Kemp vs. Clara K^rip, di ^ vorce, granted. Dollie Bivins vs. Homer Bivins, G. A. Hillhouse appointed attorney for non-resident defendant. Francis P. Wozencraft vs. Ira D. Best et al, decree for plaintiff. Adler-Goldman Commission Com pany vs. Lots E-8-9, Block 33 Daugh erty’s addition to Newport, confirma tion of title. Sallie W'ard vs. Robert Ward, dropped from docket until personal service can be had on defendant. C. W. Newberry vs. Mrs. Daisy Brewer et al commissioners’ deed to C. W. Newberry, approved and ad mitted to record. Gussie Greenhaw for herself as the next friend of Ora, Ethel and Frank Greenhaw minors vs. Chas. P Green *"X haw et al, report of commissioners. C. W. Newberry vs. Mrs. Daisy Brewer et al, commissioners’ deed to Alfie and Lucretia Wood by their mother and next friend, Barbara Wood vs. J. C. McClarty, commission ers’ sale, dee.l admitted to record. Irma E. Shoffnsr vs. D. L. Shoff ner, receiver’s report filed. is,, ivj. ivugar vs. Hattie Edgar, an-1 swer filed. W. E. Jones et al vs. J. T. Payne et al, motion to quash summons, j overruled, demurrer filed. Homer Sconyers vs. Robert L. Seonyers, answer filed. Beatrice Francis vs. J. B. Francis, divorce granted. J. F. Rorex vs. G. M. Dudley et al filed proof of publication and warn ing 01 ers. Wiil Stewart vs. Alice L. Stewart, divorce granted. Mary Bonner vs. Guy Bonner, di voi ce granted. Dewey Ray Parrott by his brother and next friend, Jesse L. Parrott, ex parte, disability of minority removed. E. It. McGuide vs. W. D. Gray, con firmation of title. I,ee Peel vs. Alberta Peel, divorce, granted. Rittie Hoskins vs. Tom -Hoskins, di vorce, granted. Rosie Scott vs. T. A. Scott, divorce granted. Charlie Adams vs. Setouchus Adams, divorce granted. Kenneth Cole by bis next friend, W. J. Cole vs. ex-parte, disabilities of minority removed. Mae Shell by her next friend Ben S. Brann, disability of minority re moved. Teddy R. Shell by his next friend, Ben S. Brann, ex-parte disability of minority removed. W. E. Jones et al vs. J. T. Payne et al, demurrer overruled, answer j filed. BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS AND HELP BRING BOYS HOME. — Elsewhere in this issue will be found an advertisement which ap peals to the people of Jackson coun ty to buy War Savings Stamps. The government is in greater need of money now than ever before. The soldiers, your soldiers, must come back home, and it costs money. There are many other governmental activ ities that require money. You can best exercise your patriotism by pur chasing stamps. Buy them and hold them, for there can be no better in vestment. MHENT FOB EIMSHEL [’ledges Must Be Redeemed By Next Saturday—County Is Way Behind Its Quota, Says Chairman. Those who have pledged to the Give-a-Bushel movement must re deem their pledges by Saturday, ac cording to Chairman Geo. M. Sink, who has spent much time and thought in behalf of the work. In some sections of the county he has met with splendid success, while in others there has been little or no re sponse. At the Chamber of Com merce smoker last night the members present pledged $122, or 122 bushels. This movement originated in Ark ansas and has extended to other states. The bushels are donated by individuals. If one hasn’t a bushel of some product he or she may give $1, which is equivalent to a bushel, or as many dollars as one chooses to give. This fund is being raised to sup port wmunded and disabled soldiers and sailors and their families after they return home from France, very plainly an enterprise which one should be eager to support. Subscribe for the Independent. ' ‘ . I i i i ! » Casualty List The following casualties are report ed by the commanding general of the American Expeditionary Forces: Killed in action_358 Died of wounds_72 Died of airplane accident_1 Died of disease-134 Wounded sevtrely __ — 74 Wounded (degree undetermined) 177 Wounded slightly -204 Missing in action- -—170 Total 1,1)00 Among the Arkansans listed in the casualties are the following: Killed in action, Dee Bennett, Lan ty; Clifford Gray, Hot Springs; Robert Lafferty, Lead Hill; Jesse O. Hutchinson, Buckner. Died of disease, Alvin N. Haddock, Sharp; Will Branton, Burg; John U. Walker, Jacinto; Charles H. Tip ton, Montana. Wounded severely, Tom Davis, Conway; Jesse M. Churchman. Died of disease, "Captain Howard T. Smith, De Queen; Robert N. Bunch, Advance; Jarnes Crawford, Center Point; Leon H. Robertson, Crawfordsville; Dr. P. Harper, Mal vern. Missing in action, Ben Rawson, Hot Springs; William Rigley, How; Claude White, Patmos; Taylor John son, Clarksville; Joe Sullivan, Berk ley; Archie L. Brown, Harrisburg. BE SURE TO COME. The C. W. B. M. meets with Mrs. Ben H. White Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock. We are sure the following program will be an interesting as well as an inspiring one: Scripture Lesson, Gal. 5-16-26. Review of the Book Hosea, Mrs. T. S. Stephens. The Child and Labor, Mrs. O. M. Bowen. Women At Work Outside the Home, Mrs. B. H. White. Special Music. Duty of the Church in Behalf of Industrial Workers, Mrs. C. Briden thal. Welfare of Women and Children in Factories, Mrs. J. F. Parish. Mrs. L. A. Threlkeld, Lea dei*. POSTOFFICE HOURS THANKS GIVING DAY, NOV. 27. General Delivery and registry bus ness, 8:00 a. m. to 12 M. and 5 to 6 p. m. . The usual morninp city delivery service and collection only, in after noon. No rural delivery service. Geo. R. Hays, P. M. ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Thanksgiving Day will be ob served at St. Paul’s church with the following services: Holy Communion, 7:30. Thanksgiving Service and Sermon, 10 a. m. Special Prayer Service, 4:30 p. m. Rev. A. E. Lyman-Wheaton, Rector. NOTICE TO ELKS. There will be an important meet ing of the Elks lodge tonight. You are asked to attend. 4 Jas. H. Johnston, Sec. AJdttioml Loc Is Mrs. Florence Gilliam and Mrs. Ada Scales, of Batesille, were guests of Mrs. George L. Robinson last night, the former leaving this morn ing for- Batesville where she will spend the winter with Mrs. George Terry, and the latter went to Weldon. Both were returning from Conway, where Mrs. Scales visited her son at Hendrix College. A Thanksgiving service will be held at the Baptist church at 10 a. m Thursday. This ^ is the time for Newport to redeem herself. May every true and appreciative patriot avail himself with this opportun jvail themselves with this opportun ity of rendering thanks unto Al x.ighty God for His wonderful bless ings. Mrs. Harry L. Williams, left yes terday afternoon for her home in Jonesboro after spending several lays here with h.r mother and sist ?r, Mrs. R. W. Bandy and Mrs. Jranville Jones, who have both been / ry ill with influenza, but are able :o sit up part of the time now and •re getting better slowly. Will pay the highest market price ’or all kinds of furs: mink, coon )’possum, skunk and all other furs.. Jighest price for beef hides, old iron, >0c per 100 lbs.; old rags, $1.50 per LOO lbs.; brass, copper, lead, zinc, 3ab:t, old auto tires, old rubber boots j were married in the parlors of the i Claridge hotel a few days ago by | Rev. W. C. Mitchell of the Baptist j church. Mr. and Mrs. McGuire have ' ! been spending the time snice their | marriage at her home at Tupelo, but ! came here at noon today and are at the Claridge for a few days before leaving for Florida, where they will remain several weeks before going to his home in North Carolina. _ Newport relatives this morning re ' ceived a message announcing the death in Denver, Colo., of Dr. Gus McDonald, who died at 2:30 this : morning from influenza and pneu | monia. The body will be brought j back to his old home at Little Rock for burial. The deceased was raised ! at Weldon and has many friends in this city who regret deeply to learn of his death. He is a son of E. S. Mc | Donald of Little Rock, a brother of | Earl and Ernest McDonald, also two ! sisters at Little Rock. " Mrs. T. J. Gregg entertained very lelightfully Tuesday with a luncheon r. honor of Mrs. William B. Plays, ,vho leaves this week for Helena, her r.ew home. The prettily arranged luncheon was very informal, but nevertheless delightful, and the meeting with Mrs. Plays was a pleas ure. The luncheon table was arrang ed in a very attractive manner with sts luncheon set and pink roses. At the table with the hostess and Mrs. Hays were Mrs? T. J. Watson, Mrs. D. W. Scarborough, Mrs. 0. L. Wat son and Mrs. Charles G. Henry. THANKSGIVING SPECIALS. Extra fancy Baldwin Apples, per peck_ 65c Cranberries, per quart-15c Florida Oranges, per dozen-40c Lemons, per dozen-35c Oysters, Tangerines, Celery, Spin ach, Lettuce, Parsnips, Cocoanuts, Honey, Fruit Cake, Figs, Golden Sun beam, Spanish, Devil’s Food, Raisin and Silver Slice Cake. S2d2t. Snetser’s Grocery. j and shoes, also tin foil, 40c per lb. —T. F. Milligan, Tuckerman, Ark., at ’ R. H. Hunter’s Store. 33w4t D. S. Merrell representing the American Steel Wire Company, has been here for a day or two looking | after trade. Mr. Merrell has just re ! cently been honorably discharged I from the army service, whei-e he was i called for service several .months i ago, but was stricken down with ; rheumatism and was in army hospi I tal for eight months. There will be no morning Thanks I giving service at the Christian i church Thursday* We wish to see | the Union service a great big union ; meeting. L^t every one in town who ; feels grateful to Almighty God for His wonderful guidance and help re i pair to the Methodist church tomor row afternoon and there let us join in united Thanksgiving.—C. Briden thal. The R. D. Brown Drug Company will be closed part of the day Thurs day on account of Thanksgiving. The store will close at 11 a. m. and will open from 4 to 7 p. m. It On account of Thanksgiving holi j day our store will be closed Thursday ! from 11 a. m. until 4 p. m., when it i will be open until 7 p. m.—W. E. j Bevens & Son. It B. F. Rutledge and R. F. Harts field, two of the county’s best far mers, residing a few miles east of Newport, came to town today and brought two mighty big turnips with them which they have placed on dis play at the First National Bank, j Mr. Rutlege’s turnip weighs four jjiounds and Mr. Hartsfild’s three and ! three-quarters pounds. They are of the Purple Top variety. Mrs. J. O. Powell received a mes sage this morning from her husband at El Paso, saying he had just re ceived a wire from the government notifying him that his brother, Mur ray Powell, was killed in the Argonne' Woods, October 24. Murray Powell lived here for several months with his brother and made many friends who regret to learn of his death on the battlefields. He was 25 years old and a splendid young nan. A. F. McGuire of Fayetteville, N. C., and Mrs. Lovis Collier of Tupelo - - • /*■ i '