1914 – Louisiana Plantation Party

1914 – Louisiana Plantation Party

In May 1914, Cap and Ella Wilmans hosted a house party at their plantation in Louisiana.  Among the attendees are Newport residents Mr. and Mrs. Wilmans, Charles Wilmans, Ed Wilmans, Mart Lewis (butler), Elzia (cook), Lula and Charlie (maids), Mrs. George Farrat, Mrs....
1894 – Olyphant Train Robbers Hanging

1894 – Olyphant Train Robbers Hanging

The hanging of the Olyphant train robbers on the grounds of the new Jackson County Courthouse was one of the most exciting events in Newport in 1894.  This photograph shows one of the robbers speaking his last words before being hooded and hanged.  The local...