1890’s – M.L. Cohn & Company Downtown Newport

1890’s – M.L. Cohn & Company Downtown Newport

Located on the southwest corner of Front and Hazel Streets, the M.L. Cohn Company became a leading mercantile establishments in early Newport, later occupied by the Sterling Store.  M.L. Cohn was closely related to the M.M. Cohn who founded the upscale clothing store...
1898 – Sixth Confederate Reunion

1898 – Sixth Confederate Reunion

In 1898, the sixth Confederate reunion was held at the site of the old town of Elizabeth, which had been a thriving river port on the White River and the seat of Jackson County in the 1840’s.  The reunions were held at Camp Pat Cleburne, named for the...
1898 – Junior League of Newport

1898 – Junior League of Newport

Ada E. Remmel organized the Junior League of Newport in 1898, with the assistance of Rev. N.B. Ricks, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.  Among the girls are Misses Phillips, Erwin, Lindsey, Ross, Ross, Irby, Maud Richardson, Birdie Bains (or Barns),...