1890’s – Black River Railroad Bridge

1890’s – Black River Railroad Bridge

1890s, Photo Search

The railroad bridge over the Black River had a swinging section in order to let the tall steamboats pass through, as did most railroad bridges of this era.  The St. Louis, Iron Mountain, and Southern Railway Company built a branch line at the little town of Diaz that...
1890’s – White River Ferry at Newport

1890’s – White River Ferry at Newport

1890s, Photo Search

In the days before a bridge crossed the White River, ferries were the only means of transporting mules and wagons, with their loads of goods and people, from one side to the other.  This postcard with the signature white ink of photographer Parker, made its way to...
1898 – Newport Lake Frozen

1898 – Newport Lake Frozen

1890s, Photo Search

In the 1898 ice storm, Newport Lake froze solid, and men and boys had a fine time challenging Mother Nature.  The banks of Newport Lake had been the site of many Indian encampments before the coming of the white settlers.  The lake was a source of both pleasure and...
1894 – Olyphant Train Robbers Hanging

1894 – Olyphant Train Robbers Hanging

1890s, Photo Search

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...
1890’s – Safe Deposit Bank

1890’s – Safe Deposit Bank

1890s, Photo Search

In 1890, the Safe Deposit Bank, a private entity, was reorganized as the Bank of Newport to provide more banking services.  Pictured here are E.L. Watson, founder and president (wearing the hat) and T.D. Kidman (cashier at the right); all others are unidentified. From...