Fran, my order for your books will be in the mail this week. Thanks. Beckey

Fran, how much are your books and where can I purchase them? Sharolyn http://community.webtv.net/Sharolyn/JamesPoole =============================== RAOGK for Ottawa Co. OK http://raogk.rootsweb.com Genie Angel for Ottawa Co. OK http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~angels/

Van Buren Press Van Buren, Arkansas- Crawford County June 1, 1889 Hon. Jacob Yoes, the newly appointed U. S. Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas, at Fort Smith, was qualified Tuesday and took possession of the office. He has appointed as his Chief Deputy Hon. Sam A. Williams, a gentleman fully competent for the duties of the office. The retiring Marshal, John Carroll, leaves his successor over 100 prisoners in jail with one or two deputies to report. Some of those in jail are under conviction of murder. The new Marshal is besieged by numerous applications for subordinate positions, from jail guard up. There are already twenty-three applications for the contract to feed the prisoners, and the returns are not yet all in. It has been a long time since Van Buren has had a position under the U. S. Marshal and we trust she will not be overlooked now. The more the better. As far as heard from the appointments are as follows: R. B. Creekmore, second clerk, W. B. Pape, jailer, Van Buren, A. J. Roberts, Deputy jailer, Mountainburg; W. R. Dye, turnkey, Eureka Springs; John Craddick, J. B. Snell, Joseph Barnes, day guards, Chester; John W. Yoes, Murphy Porton, Mountainburg; George Maledon, Fort Smith, night guards; John T. Bloomberg, George Winston, Bailiff's, Fort Smith; R. A. Caldwell, contract feeding prisoners; Wm. W. Bailey, M. D., jail physician. Tynor Hughes, Jim Lee, and Charles Barnhill were sworn in as deputies. Fran Alverson Warren

Van Buren Press Van Buren, Arkansas- Crawford County May 18, 1899 SUICIDE AT ALMA The Fort Smith Times correspondent at Alma gives the following account of a suicide at that place: A young man by the name of B. L. McWillie suicided here Sunday by taking an overdose of morphine at 4 o'clock p.m. The town was thrown into excitement by the announcement that a man had attempted suicide at the Howell Hotel, and an investigation proved it to be only too true. In the south room a handsome, well dressed, intelligent looking young man, about 35 years old lay across the bed unconscious. A physician was summoned, Dr. Nelson answering the call, and pronounced it a case of poisoning by morphine, and too late for medical skill to save him, but nevertheless he set to work. Two other doctors were called in and the three worked hard but of no avail, and pronounced the man dead at 8:20 p.m. The young man is not very well known here. He came from Mississippi about a year ago to this place, or near here and worked at Reinhardt's Mill, he and his brother Jesse. They left some six months ago and this one was seen in town Saturday morning and took a train to Fort Smith. Returning Sunday morning, he went to Reinhardt's house. Finding no one at home, he returned to Alma at 2 p.m., secured a room at the hotel, telling the land lady he had a headache and wished to lay down, saying that he was not intoxicated as she might think, that he had not drank a drop, stating he was subject to nervous spells and would be all right after a sleep. The lady offered to call a physician but he said not to. He was shown a room, and he told the porter to not allow anyone in his room, as he wanted a good rest. The porter went to his room later and found him seemingly resting all right, and later found him as was above stated. Below is a letter found on his person, which was written at Reinhardt's where he took the drug. A 20-grain empty morphine bottle was found at the well when the family returned from church. The dose was taken between 12 and 1 o' clock. THE LETTER "Near Alma, May 12, 1889, - Jessie McWillie, care Scott Winters, Star City, Lincoln County, Ark. "My Dear Brother: It is with much regret I write you that I will never see you again, and my greatest desire now is to have you become a good and upright man the remainder of your life. This life to me is one most miserable, not that I have done anything of which I am ashamed, but am weary of this world's care. In a few words I will disclose to you the cause of this attempt. You will remember our last meeting, then and there with her; yes, and God bless her! Thin I was a happy name, but since then, and, too, in so short a time, I am made almost insane, though you will please return to that same and there you will learn all concerning my departure. Really my old heart is broken and I have nothing to live for, so with a short and simple plea to my Maker, for the forgiveness of my sins, I present to my lips the drug from which I trust I will never be aroused. Bye-bye. Your most affectionate brother, B. L. McWillie." On one edge was written: "Jesse, you will please write not a word home about this matter." Dr. Wilson knows him and says he is of good family in Mississippi, his grandfather or great-grandfather having been governor of Mississippi two terms, and his uncle now president of the Insane Asylum at Jackson, Miss. His friends and relatives have been telegraphed. Fran Alverson Warren

Van Buren Press Van Buren, Arkansas (Crawford County) May 4, 1889 THE SHAD0W OF DEATH- Monday morning was sentence day in the United States Court, and Judge Parker passed the sentence of death upon five prisoners- four men and one woman- who have been convicted of murder during the present term of the court. Contrary to the usual custom of sentencing them to hang on Friday they were sentenced to hang on Wednesday, July 17th, 1889. The first one to be sentenced was Jack Spaniard, a Cherokee. Spaniard is convicted of the murder of Deputy Marshal William M. Irvin, on April 13, 1886, while on his way ot Fort Smith with a desperado name Felix Griffing. He was killed to effect the release of Griffing. A man named Palmer was with Spaniard but had never been apprehended, and it is thought was killed. Felix Griffing was killed, as also was Belle Starr, the only witnesses who were able to give direct testimony. When Spaniard, who is a fine looking yellow fellow with black hair, eyes and moustache, was asked if he had anything to say why the sentence of law should not be passed he merely declared he was not guilty of the charge. Frank Capel was the next sentenced. He is a young man, and it will be remembered that when his old father heard that his son had been convicted the blow killed him. He is convicted of the murder of Minnie O'Dell, in the Chickasaw Nation, on November 7, 1888. The woman had been living with him and bore his name. He mistreated her and she left. He followed her to a house, and intoxicated beat her so that she died. When arrested his mother died of a broken heart. When asked if he had anything to say, he answered that he had nothing other than what he had offered on the witness stand. He was quiet and composed. William Walker, the third man sentenced, is a young negro, and stands convicted of the murder of one Calvin Church, on December 12, 1887, in the Choctaw Nation. Walker is about six feet high; dark brown and scarcely seemed to understand the gravity of the occasion. He gazed around curiously at the crowd and looked wholly unconcerned. He had nothing to say and did not seem to care. He was sentenced to hang with the others on Wednesday, July 17th. Joseph Martin, a white man, was convicted purely on circumstantial evidence of the murder of Ernest Adams on Red River, Chickasaw Nation, July 15, 1888. The evidence went to show that the victim had been shot and his head cut off, while the body was dragged to Red River and then thrown in. The evidence was deemed conclusive by the jury and they found him guilty of the murder. He declared his innocence of the crime and called upon God to bear witness to the truth of what he said. "I wish," he said, "that every body was innocent as I am, I have always been a peaceable, quiet person, and have no murder in my heart. If I die, I die innocent, and I look to my God for relief, and may he take care of my wife and children." He was quite composed but fully realized his position, and looked at it squarely and without flinching. He heard the sentence quietly and without emotion. Elsie James was the last of the quintette. The story of her tedious trials and the crime of which she is convict has been oft times told in these columns. Briefly, she is convicted of the murder of an old man named Charles Jones, who was working on her farm in the Chickasaw Nation, on July 7, 1887, shooting him in her house, and with the assistance of her daughter dragging away the body and burrying it. Margaret James, her sister, was tried for the same crime and acquitted. She is a full-blood Indian and speaks no English. I. M. Morris was called as an interpreter, and when asked if she had anything to say, made a very vigorous protest against the verdict and declared her innocence. She was sentenced to hang on the same date as the others. When the last words had been pronounced, her eyes fell and she turned and followed her guards out without noticing anyone. - Fort Smith Times. Fran Alverson Warren

Seeking a copy of a news article in the Daily Gazette Hempstead County, Arkansas Friday August 1, 1873. "The Washington Telegraph of the 30th day of July" This is an article telling of an altercation between Henry Ross and Dr. William Mixon. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated Always, Barbara

No, I sure don't Paulette, only Van Buren (Crawford County) papers. I do see a lot about Eureka Springs mentioned in the papers as this was a common resort for the citizens of Crawford County for many years. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paulette Williams" <generationsb4@ncinternet.net> To: <AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 1:31 PM Subject: Re: [AR-OLD-NEWS] October 25, 1890 Van Buren Press > Fran, > > Do you have access to any of the early Eureka Springs papers??? > > Paulette > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Fran Warren" <alverson@valuelinx.net> > To: <AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 11:37 AM > Subject: [AR-OLD-NEWS] October 25, 1890 Van Buren Press > > > Van Buren Press > Van Buren, Arkansas -Crawford County > > October 25, 1890 > > DEATH OF A ONCE NOTED INDIAN OUTLAW > > Muskogee, I. T. Oct. 19.-The recent death of old Tom Starr, at his home on > the Canadian River, calls to mind the remarkable life of one of the most > notorious outlaws the world has ever known. When the Cherokee Indians were > domiciled in the Nation there arose a bitter feud between what was known as > the Ridge and Ross Parties over the sale of land east of the Mississippi. > Old Tom's father joined the Ridges and was shot down with and son and > brother in his own door by members of the Ross faction. This was the time > from which dates the bloody career of old Tom. About 20 years since the > Cherokee Council entered into a compact with the outlaw, after his victims > reached the estimated number of seventy, by which he turned unmolested to > peaceful pursuits. > > He furnished the brains which planned the robbery of old man Grayson of > $32,000, which was successfully executed with the aid of Belle Reed's > cunning. The division of the spoils became a matter of contention after Jim > Reed's tragic death in Texas, when Belle married Sam Starr, Tom's son. Three > years ago Sam and one West, cousins, killed each other in a duel over a > family feud, and a little later, Belle was assassinated, presumably by > friends of her husband. Old Tom would speak freely of the Ridge-Ross war, > but was mute on other crimes charged to him. > > Fran Alverson Warren > > > ==== AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS Mailing List ==== > List Moms, for the AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-Diana Boothe and Fran Warren. > AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-admin@lists2.rootsweb.com Thanks, Fran!! > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=702&sourceid=1237 > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.303 / Virus Database: 164 - Release Date: 11/24/01 > > > > ==== AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS Mailing List ==== > List Moms, for the AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-Diana Boothe and Fran Warren. > AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-admin@lists2.rootsweb.com Thanks, Fran!! > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=702&sourceid=1237 >

Fran, Do you have access to any of the early Eureka Springs papers??? Paulette ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fran Warren" <alverson@valuelinx.net> To: <AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 11:37 AM Subject: [AR-OLD-NEWS] October 25, 1890 Van Buren Press Van Buren Press Van Buren, Arkansas -Crawford County October 25, 1890 DEATH OF A ONCE NOTED INDIAN OUTLAW Muskogee, I. T. Oct. 19.-The recent death of old Tom Starr, at his home on the Canadian River, calls to mind the remarkable life of one of the most notorious outlaws the world has ever known. When the Cherokee Indians were domiciled in the Nation there arose a bitter feud between what was known as the Ridge and Ross Parties over the sale of land east of the Mississippi. Old Tom's father joined the Ridges and was shot down with and son and brother in his own door by members of the Ross faction. This was the time from which dates the bloody career of old Tom. About 20 years since the Cherokee Council entered into a compact with the outlaw, after his victims reached the estimated number of seventy, by which he turned unmolested to peaceful pursuits. He furnished the brains which planned the robbery of old man Grayson of $32,000, which was successfully executed with the aid of Belle Reed's cunning. The division of the spoils became a matter of contention after Jim Reed's tragic death in Texas, when Belle married Sam Starr, Tom's son. Three years ago Sam and one West, cousins, killed each other in a duel over a family feud, and a little later, Belle was assassinated, presumably by friends of her husband. Old Tom would speak freely of the Ridge-Ross war, but was mute on other crimes charged to him. Fran Alverson Warren ==== AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS Mailing List ==== List Moms, for the AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-Diana Boothe and Fran Warren. AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-admin@lists2.rootsweb.com Thanks, Fran!! ============================== Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 Source for Family History Online. Go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=702&sourceid=1237 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.303 / Virus Database: 164 - Release Date: 11/24/01

Van Buren Press Van Buren, Arkansas -Crawford County October 25, 1890 DEATH OF A ONCE NOTED INDIAN OUTLAW Muskogee, I. T. Oct. 19.-The recent death of old Tom Starr, at his home on the Canadian River, calls to mind the remarkable life of one of the most notorious outlaws the world has ever known. When the Cherokee Indians were domiciled in the Nation there arose a bitter feud between what was known as the Ridge and Ross Parties over the sale of land east of the Mississippi. Old Tom's father joined the Ridges and was shot down with and son and brother in his own door by members of the Ross faction. This was the time from which dates the bloody career of old Tom. About 20 years since the Cherokee Council entered into a compact with the outlaw, after his victims reached the estimated number of seventy, by which he turned unmolested to peaceful pursuits. He furnished the brains which planned the robbery of old man Grayson of $32,000, which was successfully executed with the aid of Belle Reed's cunning. The division of the spoils became a matter of contention after Jim Reed's tragic death in Texas, when Belle married Sam Starr, Tom's son. Three years ago Sam and one West, cousins, killed each other in a duel over a family feud, and a little later, Belle was assassinated, presumably by friends of her husband. Old Tom would speak freely of the Ridge-Ross war, but was mute on other crimes charged to him. Fran Alverson Warren

Can anyone tell me how long there has been a newspaper in the Jonesboro area and what might still be available and where. I can find no record of the death or burial spot of my great grandmother. Her name was Mary Ray. She married Alanson Taylor, son of Albert Franklin Taylor. Alanson died in 1891 and I assume that she had already passed as he and the children were living with his parents when he died. THANKS--Phyllis

Hi Paulette, I know that Fran has already answered this question, but thought I would follow up with a few things. :-) First, Fran is also a co-list administrator for the AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS list, and second, she's exactly right. The purpose of the list is for the posting and requesting of old Arkansas newspapers articles. It doesn't matter what they are, as long as they pertain, somehow, to Arkansas, or it's people. Obituaries, football scores, whatever, you never know how it might help someone else. So if anyone has anything they'd like to share, please don't hesitate to do so, regardless. I would prefer we keep them pre-1930 (for copyright reasons) but if it pertains to your family in some way (i.e.obituary, write-up) then please feel free to post it. Remember, though, I'm not really interested in yesterdays scores! <g> Let's stick with OLD Arkansas newspapers! Diana philsbarbie@cei.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paulette Williams" <generationsb4@ncinternet.net> To: <AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2001 2:25 PM Subject: [AR-OLD-NEWS] List Purpose I assume this list is a new one and I would like to know who the list administrator is and the purpose and guidelines for the list. Paulette Williams I hear ethereal whispers, persuasive, soft and still, "Daughter if you don't remember us, who will ?"

Van Buren Press Van Buren, Arkansas- Crawford County June 21, 1890 RUDY TOWNSHIP Fine Springs, June 16, 1890 Editor of Press: A few days sojourn in this elevated region, renowned for its salubrious climate, magnificent scenery, fine health and splendid springs, have a tendency to awaken a disposition to share with others the interest thus awakened, hence these few thoughts: Fine Springs-so called from a numerous family named Fine residing in the vicinity-are situated in Section 18, Township 10, North of Range 30 West, 5 miles north of Alma and 2 ½ miles N. E. of Rudy Station on the Frisco. The soil though poor seems to return to the husbandman a fair yield for the outlay of labor and money. The residents all seem to be in good living circumstances with a cash balance in their favor. The products are corn, cotton, wheat and oats. People are beginning to turn their attention to the strawberry crop and to stock raising. Such a diversity will undoubtedly add to the farmer's hoard, increasing his prosperity. Mr. William James is one of the thrifty, well-to-do farmers, and a stockman. He has recently erected a residence- a very imposing structure- of 8 rooms and a basement story. This residence is splendidly ventilated and constructed with a view to comfort and convenience. Mr. James is the architect, and did much of the stone work with his own hands. He is a Democrat "from who laid the ralis" as the boys say. Upon one occasion a stranger came into the country on a tour of inspection; after interrogation Mr. James to his satisfaction he started on, when he was arrested by Bill's piping tones, "Say, stranger, I don't know what your politics is, but if you ain't a Democrat you had better be in H-than to come here." That, of course, stamps Bill as an Orthodox Democrat. Long may he wave. I have also had the pleasure of meeting and forming the acquaintance of another of nature's noblemen, that staunch old Democrat and brave old soldier of the Confederacy, Capt. Jack Winfrey. Though somewhat bent with age and infirm from exposure, his mind and memory are good, and he can entertain you for hours with hair-raising stories of his own exploits during the war. There is not the slightest suggestion of the braggart about him, but his manner and style impress you with th idea that every word he utters is true, and also that he was one of the bravest and most enthusiastic of patriotic spirits who followed the fortunes of the "Lost Cause". His time is now taken up watching his son Eddie, who had been quite ill for the past two weeks, but I am happy to say is now convalescent. I have known Capt. Winfrey, from reputation, for 25 or 30 years, but never had the pleasure of meeting him before; I regret that I did not meet him earlier. There is a great many old land-marks in this country of whom honorable mention might be made, but time and space forbid. A recent acquisition to the neighborhood is Dr. James H. Spencer. He was reared at Charleston, Franklin County, and is a graduate of the University of Louisville, Ky. Endowed with a good natural sense, a collegiate education, sober and industrious in his habits, he will be an accession that any neighborhood might be proud of. Pioneer. Fran Alverson Warren

Have any of you seen, or could you find, any information about Henry James Price, the architect who designed Centennial Missionary Baptist Church in Helena, Arkansas, which was built in 1905? I'm told he designed a fair number of buildings. He lived iin Helena and died in Gary, Indiana. Bonnie Gruber Madison, Wisconsin

Bonnie that name does look familiar but then it is a rather common name and I transcribe a large number of newspaper items and the names all seem to rund together on me sometimes. I will keep my eye out for the name and let you know if I run across anything. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Bjgruber@aol.com> To: <AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2001 12:25 PM Subject: [AR-OLD-NEWS] Henry James Price, Helena, Arkansas, architect > Have any of you seen, or could you find, any information about Henry James > Price, the architect who designed Centennial Missionary Baptist Church in > Helena, Arkansas, which was built in 1905? I'm told he designed a fair number > of buildings. He lived iin Helena and died in Gary, Indiana. > > Bonnie Gruber > Madison, Wisconsin > > > ==== AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS Mailing List ==== > List Moms, for the AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-Diana Boothe and Fran Warren. > AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-admin@lists2.rootsweb.com Thanks, Fran!! > > ============================== > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp >

Yes, Paulette, this is a new list and the list mom is Diana Boothe. The purpose of the list if for posting old Arkansas Newpaper articles or information about Arkansas Newspapers. I am not the best one to advise you on the guidelines of the list as I am not entirely familiar with them myself. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paulette Williams" <generationsb4@ncinternet.net> To: <AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2001 12:25 PM Subject: [AR-OLD-NEWS] List Purpose > I assume this list is a new one and I would like to know who the list > administrator is and the purpose and guidelines for the list. > > Paulette Williams > > I hear ethereal whispers, > persuasive, soft and still, > "Daughter if you don't remember > us, who will ?" > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.303 / Virus Database: 164 - Release Date: 11/24/01 > > > > ==== AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS Mailing List ==== > List Moms, for the AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-Diana Boothe and Fran Warren. > AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-admin@lists2.rootsweb.com Thanks, Fran!! > > ============================== > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp >

Van Buren Press Van Buren, Arkansas (Crawford County) May 31, 1890 HELP THE "HOME" An Address From the Ex-Confederate Association of Arkansas. To the Ex-Confederates of Arkansas and all others who feel friendly to and wish to contribute something for the relief of the poor, dependent ex-Confederates, their widows and orphans: Nearly a year ago some 2,000 or more survivors of the Confederate War met at the city of Little Rock,and organized an Ex-Confederate Association, adopted a constitution and by-laws. The object of such association cannot be better stated than the following language which appears in said constitution: 1. To relieve and assist as far as practicable all needy and worthy ex-Confederate Soldiers and to aid the worthy and needy widows of deceased Confederates. 2. To maintain and perpetuate that spirit of friendship and fraternity which comes from the recollection of common dangers, hardships and trials, shared on the march, in the camp, and on the field of battle. 3. To fraternize on every fitting occasion with our late adversaries extending to them those courtesies which are due from one soldier to another, and which a common citizenship in a common Government demands at our hand. 4. To commemorate in a suitable manner and on proper occasions the valor and heroism of our fallen comrades. 5. To inculcate at all times the duties incumbent on us as good citizens and to avoid, as an association, everything which partakes of partisanship in either religion or politics. At said meeting the undersigned were appointed to locate a home for such needy and worthy Confederate soldiers, and the worthy and needy widows and orphans of deceased Confederates. Quite a number of cities in the State offered very liberal bids in the way of money and real estate as an inducement to have the Home located in their respective communities, thus showing their willingness to aid in the noble cause. But at a meeting of the Board in November last, it was determined that as Little Rock was the most accessible to all parts of the State and centrally located and that her citizens had contributed liberally, the Home should be located at or in the vicinity of said city. A committee was appointed to advertise for offers for a suitable place for the Home, and to make a purchase subject to the approval of the Board. This was done and on the 20th inst., at a called meeting of the Board, the contract was ratified and a place for the Home purchased. It is fifty-four acres of land within two mile of the city limits, beautifully located, about thirty acres in good state of cultivation, a very good orchard and vineyard on it and a neat cottage building of nine rooms, sufficient to accommodate a dozen or more. This was bought at the price of $3,000, and has been paid for from the funds already in hand. Now, in order to make the Home a success, it will be necessary to have money to do it with. Many local ex-Confederate associations in this State have indicated that as soon as needed they would pay the amounts subscribed by them respectively. This address is intended to notify not only local associations, but everyone else who feels interested in the cause, that the Home is now located. And that all contributions to the same should be sent as soon as practicable. Remittances should be sent to W. P. Campbell, Secretary of the Ex-Confederate Association, Little Rock, Ark. It is the purpose of the Board to add such improvements as will be necessary for the comfort of those who may be admitted to the Home upon business principles and not involve it in debt. Hence the necessity of speedy action upon the part of those who wish to make contributions. The Home will be opened for applicants and admissions on the 1st day of September, 1890. A personal appeal upon ou part is not necessary to arouse all ex-confederates to act in so important a matter. Other states have long since done so. So we take it now that a bare mention of the fact that the home is located will be sufficient. It has been often said that "no ex-Confederate has ever been seen begging or in the poor house." This is to their credit, and it can be truthfully said that they have rarely been before the courts of the country charged with crime. Those who left their homes, families, and firesides to fight for what they conceived to be right, are not likely to be found begging or committing crime. But we must remember that the war closed twenty-five years ago, and that those who had then reached the meridian of life, if living, are now in and old age. And some of them or their widows and orphans may be dependent and helpless. To those and all other worthy and needy ex-Confederate, and the worthy and needy widows and orphans of deceased Confederates, the Home is free; it is not a charity, but that which is due them and should have been tendered long ago. Blank forms for application tot he Home will be furnished upon application to W. P. Campbell, Secretary of the Ex-Confederate Association, Little Rock, Ark. All papers friendly to the cause will please publish this address. Very respectively, John G. Fletcher, Dave Dixon, W. F. Housely, John D. Adams, L. Minor, J. W. House, L. C. Lincoln, R. A. Little, Board of Directors, W. P. Campbell, Secretary. Fran Alverson Warren

Hello, I would like to know if there is a Newspaper for Franklin and Johnson Counties for the years 1860-1880 Thanks Karen

Hi Karen, The only thing I would know to do is maybe contact the library in that area and they may be able to tell you. Diana philsbarbie@cei.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <RonandPeaches@aol.com> To: <AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:16 PM Subject: [AR-OLD-NEWS] Johnson & Franklin County 1860-1880 Hello, I would like to know if there is a Newspaper for Franklin and Johnson Counties for the years 1860-1880 Thanks Karen ==== AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS Mailing List ==== List Moms, for the AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-Diana Boothe and Fran Warren. AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-admin@lists2.rootsweb.com Thanks, Fran!! ============================== Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 Source for Family History Online. Go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=702&sourceid=1237

I assume this list is a new one and I would like to know who the list administrator is and the purpose and guidelines for the list. Paulette Williams I hear ethereal whispers, persuasive, soft and still, "Daughter if you don't remember us, who will ?" --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.303 / Virus Database: 164 - Release Date: 11/24/01

This was accidentally sent to me..... Diana philsbarbie@cei.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <Kerniep@aol.com> To: <AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS-L-request@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2001 9:28 AM Subject: Re: (no subject) Just having joined, I would like to know if you might have wedding announcements for the year of 1880 or 1881, for Morrison's Bluff, AR. for my Grandma and Grandpa, Alfred Jackson Ragon and Catherine Elizabeth Benus? Thanks. Allene Petree