1890’s – Lumber Barge

1890’s – Lumber Barge

This unidentified steamer pushing a lumber barge on the White River was photographed by W.D. Ross, who produced many of the photographs in Jackson County in the 1880’s and 1890’s.  These boards have been milled and are ready for delivery to Memphis, New...
1890’s – Steamboat Rex

1890’s – Steamboat Rex

The steamboat trade was vital to inland towns like Newport and the surrounding countryside.  Steamers from Newport had clear passage to New Orleans, Memphis and even St. Louis via the White and Mississippi Rivers, which provided ready markets for cotton and timber...
1890 – Harmon Liveright Remmel

1890 – Harmon Liveright Remmel

Harmon Liveright Remmel (1859-1927) and his brother Augustus had learned the lumber business in Indiana before moving to Arkansas.  In 1896, Harmon left the lumber business and moved to Little Rock, where he quickly became an important force in Republican Party...
1890 ‘s – Newport Ice Storm in 1898

1890 ‘s – Newport Ice Storm in 1898

In the severe ice storm of 1898, the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, at the corner of Laurel and Second Streets is shown on a very cold day.  This weather was unusual enough in the southern latitudes of Newport that the men had not purchased heavy overcoats. From...