The Nevada picayune., 1885-05-28

l FoUND.-A fiat tliree. prons ed key, number II, near the post of flee; owner can have the same by calling at this office.
 | Uncle Johny Mathews, one of the thriftest farmers in the county, was in the city Tuesday. Glad to see him looking so well. Miss Ida Latourette, accompa- nied by Miss Manic Edmonson and MT. Jordan, of Little Rock, honored us with a pleasant visit yesterday.
 In the sale oflands for delinquent taxes Monday, the State was the purchaser of all tracts except a dozen or two. Many redeemed their land before the sale, Persons wishing anything in the picture line, from life or copies of old pictures, gems or photographs would do well to call on Simmons soon, over Dr. Hinton's Drug Store.
 Mess. w. B. Waller and z. T. Grayson have balled out twelve of the thirteen negroes that were in jail for misdemeanor, and will put them to work on the streets.
 Why is newspaper like a tooth brush? Because every body should haveone ot his OTn,and not be borrowing his neighbors.--R der, have you paid for this paper.
 Our young friend, Willie Burch. of Tcxarkana, is in our city, visit ing his sister, Mrs F. B. Rudolph. Sorry to see him suffering with broken arm caused by a hand car wreck.
 Owing to the rain, the Phoenix club held no meeting T tuesday ev- ening. We suppose the programme intended for that meeting will be used next week at samo place, Mir. w. E. Walters.
 Col. Dan Rice made fine Sun day-school speech at the Metho- dist church Sunday morning. He is now a firm believer in Christian ity, and never loses an opportunity to do good.
 We learn that MT. J. D. Johnson of Pike county when about mile from town near Garlands creek on his way home Tuesday afternoon, fell, and the wagon running over him, broke one of his legs.
 hr. l.. NJ. Hamilton of St. Louis, is now the agent of the St. Louis & I. Nj. R. R., at this place. He seems to be nice gentleman. MT Romine, the former agent goes t: Little Rock, to take situation in the " |. telegraph office.
 Farmers around Prescott, are in vited to take part in the picnic and entertainment of the excur. sionists Saturday, and asked to bring any specimens of corn grain etc., grown on their farms, with q full basket tor the picnic.
 Rev. Dr. D. B, Riy, (BaptisD of St. Louis, and Rev. Dr. T,J. Shel- ton, (Christian) of Wichita, Kan sas, held a religious controvefsy three days at Hope last week, and we learn public sentiment there gave the victory to Dr. Shelton.
 Now that the dull season is here, would it not be & good idea to close all business houses at 6 o'clock every afternoon, in order to give the clerks little rest. And our business men, too, it Is suggested, would enjoy the relax- alton,
 The colored school exhibition at Whites Hall last night promisedto be a success. Having closed our forms at ? o'clock yesterday we could not give an account of it this week, will speak of it in our next issue.
 Mrs. B. D. Thommasson, who fell and was seriously injured about six weeks since, we are sor. ry to learn, has improved very lit- tie. It is thought the socket of her hip bone was crushed and it will take a long time for any heal. ing to take place.
 Mir. c. A, Clement left for Kan sas Monday, where he will make his future home. He is a good ;eweler and as A youn0 man, DOS