Pine Bluff Weekly News, Arkansas Co, AR
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PINE BLUFF WEEKLY PRESS
Volume 1, No. 3
Thursday, February 4, 1869
Devoted to Politics, Agriculture, Literature and News
Wyatt C. Thomas, Editor
Municipal
The following are the officers of the city of Pine Bluff for the present year:
Mayor: H. W. Reynolds
Recorder: David Aschaffenburg
Constable: J. W. M. Murphy
Aldermen: F. G. Smart, M. T. Powell, Gabe Meyer, Nimrod Lowry, Eugene
Nordman, Jacob Bloom, and E. W. Martin.
F&L&L I.O.O.F.
Bragg Lodge No. 23, I.O.O.F. meets at Odd Fellows Lodge in this city every
Monday evening at 7 o'clock.
Officers
B. E. Cobb...N.G.
Isaac Altschule...V.G.
Jacob Frebis...Sec'ry
David Bluthenthal...Treas.
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Masonic
F&A.M.-Jacob Brump Lodge No. 160,
A.Y.M. meets the first Saturday in each month.
Officers
Gabe Meyer...W.M.
J. Merril...Treas.
G.S. VanValkenburgh...Sec.
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Pine Bluff Lodge, No. 69, A.Y.M. meets the second Saturday in each month
Officers
M. L. Bell...W.M.
S. A. Lockhart...Sec'ry
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
English Council, No. 14, R&S.M. meets the first Friday in Jan, April, July,
and Oct., at Masonic Hall in this city at 7 o'clock p.m.
M. L. Bell, Sam Butler,
Thr-Ill Recorder
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Lafayette R. A. Chapter, No. 7, meets on the last Saturday night of each
month.
M. L. Bell, H.P.
Jas. H. Hawley, Sec.
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Levi Lodge, No. 88, I.O.B.B., meets every Sunday night at 7o'clock.
Felix Simon, Pres.
I. Newman, Sec.
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Law Cards
D. W. Carroll G. A. Bradshaw
Carroll & Bradshaw
Attorneys at Law
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
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R. V. McCracken
Attorney at Law
And
Solicitor in Chancery
Will practice in the Courts of the 10th Judicial Circuit and in the Supreme
and Federal Courts at Little Rock.
Office East Side of Public Square
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J. H. Black
Attorney at Law
And Real Estate Agent
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
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E. W. Black
Attorney at Law
And Real Estate Agent
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
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E. W. Martin G. S. VanValkenburch
Martin & VanValkenburch
Attorneys at Law
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Office opposite courthouse
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Read Fletcher
Attorney at Law
And
Collecting agent
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
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Notice
The copartnership, heretofore, existing between R. W. Johnson, C. L.
Tannehill, and B. S. Johnson, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
R. W. Johnson
C. L. Tannehill
B. S. Johnson
Dec 31, 1868
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C. L. Tannehill
Attorney at Law
Collecting & Real Estate agent
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
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M. L. Bell H. Carlton
Bell & Carlton
Attorneys at Law
And
Collecting Agents
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
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W. P. Grace
Attorney at Law
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
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A. H. Garland L. B. Nash
Garland & Nash
Attorneys at Law
Little Rock,Arkansas
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John G. B. Simms
Attorney at Law
Little Rock, Arkansas
References: Hon. A. H. Garland, S. H. Tuccker, Banker, Merchants National Bank
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W. F. Owen
Attorney at Law
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
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Brn. S. Johnson
Attorney at Law
Office-Markham St. near City Hall
Little Rock, Arkansas
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STRAYED
A large red cow and calf of same color, marks-Letter A on left hip, Swallow
fork and under bit in right ear, and crop and underbit in left ear. A liberal
reward paid any one who will deliver them to me.
Joseph Neely
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Jan. 18, 1869
Medical Cards
Drs. Beysacher & Holcombe
Associated in the general practice of medicine and surgery.
Office-Barraque Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
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Dr. R. Brunson
Office at McAlmot & Scull's Drugstore
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
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CULLEN BAKER
The "notorious Cullen Baker" to use the language of the press is no more.
He came to his death at the hands of his brother-in-law, it is said, a short
time since in the County of Lafayette in this State.
That he was a desperate character, there can be no doubt. That he
richly, deserved death, if that hath that is told be true, is likewise
undeniable. Like Ishmael of old "his had seemed to have been raised against
every one, as was every hand against himself."
We give Gov. Clayton joy! And hope that he will now rest easy, as this
"raw-head and bloody-bones" is forever out of his way.
Rest easy! What with the hundreds of pale, spectral faces ever peering
upon him from the habitations of the dead.
If he can rest easy, so be it! But we envy not his slumbers. Perhaps,
he feels with the guilty MacBeth-"Better with the dead, whom we to gain our
place, have sent to peace, Than on the torture of mind to lie, in restless
ecstasy"
GOOD RIDDANCE-From our clever contemporary, The Ashley County Time, we learn
that Col. Lockhart, commanding the Militia in those parts, has left; and that
there is a fair prospect soon of the restoration of civil authority.
Messrs. Walker & Thomas, the gentlemanly clerks of the steamer, T.H. Allen
have our thanks for late papers.
We tender our acknowledgments to the "Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society" for
complimentary ticket to their Grand Dress and Masquerade Ball which came off
last evening.
All who desire an excellent agricultural and horticultural journal should
subscribe to the "Rural Eelectic" to be published by Col. Jno. R. Eakin,
Washington, ARK. Price $2.50 per annum.
OFF AT LAST: Our clever confere of the Southern Standard, Mr. Adam Clark, was
married on the 12th, ult, in Arkadelphia to the paragon of her gentle sex,
Miss Mollie L. Singleton. Our Best Wishes attend them.
CHOSES DRAMATIQUE: The complimentary benefit to Mr. David Aschaffenbury,
given by the amateurs of our city or Friday evening last, was a splendid
success.
The play was "Agnes DeVere" or "The Wife's Revenge" followed by the
mirthful farce of a "Regular Fix".
Where the company generally did so well, in would be invidious to
discriminate.
Yet the gentlemen, of course, will pardon us for making especial mention
of Mrs. Meyer-who merely an amateur, played like one accustomed for the
"boards". The other ladies (la petite, the little lady included) acted
charmingly.
Mr. McGhie is an excellent comedian. Mr. Joe Frebis performed his role
well. And, indeed, the entertainment was a most delightful one.
Such efforts for innocent recreation and the amusement of the citizens,
are highly laudable, and deserving of general thanks, which for ourselves, we
ask of the talented and obliging company to accept.
DEAD OF 1868
Among those prominent in America, who have died in the year that has just gone
out are: Bishop Hopkins, Leutze, Elliot, the Mount Brothers, the sculptor
Ball Hughes, Seba Smith, Charles G. Halpine, Professor Adler, Julie Dean
Hayne, James Buchanan, and Thaddeus Stevens. Admiral Bell died while on
service abroad and Ada Isaacs Menkon died in Paris.
RIVER NEWS
(Reported weekly by J. Alex Woodson of Wilkins & Woodson)
Weather River, Business.
The Weather during the past week has been generally very mild and
pleasant. The last two days, however, have been cold and rainy, indicating
snow.
The River has receded somewhat, but still affords, plenty of water to the
mouth.
Business has been good, owing to the delightful weather. Cotton has come
in freely.
Arrivals: Leni Leoti, Guidon, Argosy, T. H. Allen-Memphis
Departures: Leni Leoti, Guidon, Argosy-Memphis
The "Len" has been purchased by the Memphis and Little Rock U. S. Mail
Packet Company. Maj. Jno. D. Adams, that prince of steamboatment being
general superintendent and becomes a regular packet in the Line. She got out
with a fair trip.
The elegant Passenger Steamer, Guidon, arrived on time Friday evening-with
a good freight and fair list of passengers. Left Saturday evening for Memphis
with a fair trip.
The Argosy arrived at our Wharf Saturday with light freight, but full of
passengers. We learn she has been purchased by Capt. Ashford, for the White
River trade. Her crew will be transferred to the Leni Leoti. We part with
her regret.
That excellent Passenger Packet, Thos. H. Allen, Capt. Reese Pritchard on
the roof, got in Monday evening-a light trip for Pine Bluff, but loaded down
with freight for Little Rock and above. Due now from up the River.
The Bermuda, that prince of good fellows, Capt. Claycomb, in command, was
due Monday evening from Memphis did not arrive.
The Guidon-due tomorrow evening.
Cotton is now transported to Memphis for $1.25 per bale.
TO THE PUBLIC-I have this day sold my interest in the firm of J. J. Busby &
Co., to my partners, J. F. Gillespie and P. B. Stubblefield.
J. J. Busby
We the undersigned will continue the business under the firm, name and style
of Gillespie & Stubblefield.
J. F. Gillespie
P. B. Stubblefield
Gillespie & Stubblefield
Dealers in Groceries, Staples, dry goods, hardware and all other GOODS,
usually kept in this city.
Will pay the highest market value for COTTON, Hides, and Pettries.
Will not be undersold by any one. Our Motto shall be "quick sales and small
profits."
TERMS STRICTLY CASH-Jan. 28, 1869
PERSONAL
The difficulty, which occurred on the evening of the 25th between Chas. E.
Stroud, Esq., of the city of New Orleans and Capt. Samuel Butler of this city,
has this morning been amicably adjusted by Capt. Butler, making the amends
honorable in our presence to whom the matter was referred.
E. W. Martin
M. W. Lewis
Pine Bluff, ARK Jan 1869
J. T. Stone, of an Arkansas Regiment, who was killed in the New Hope battle,
near Dallas in Paulding County, Georgia, was buried in the battleground. The
grave is much exposed, and as there are some marks on it which indicate that
Mr. Stone was a mason, the brethren of Dallas Lodge, in Dallas, will at their
own expense have the remains removed to the Masonic cemetery in the
neighborhood and buried with the appropriate ceremonies, free, upon advise
from any of his friends or relatives that he was a mason. Any such will
correspond with F. M. Smith, Joseph Pichalt, and W. C. Abrey, Dallas, Georgia,
Committee Dallas Lodge.