The Forrest City times., 1890-04-26


 being voted on as extensively aa was expected. It is u valuable gold ring, 1 with handsome sets. and is worthy Of sharp competition. aside from the honor attached to the manner of bcstowing 1t on tic most popular lady in Forrest City. The lady who gets that ring will forever hold the warinest feelings of friendship for the persons placing the votes to her honor. So every lady voted for will kindly appreciate those who do the voting. Everybody in town ought to cast a few votes. in memory of the dead, If for no other purpose. Tho money goes to the cemetery. The sermons delivered last Sunday at II o'clock a. m., and ut D. m. by Rev. z. T. Bennett, of Little Rock, were among the lest that have ever been given to the people of thls city. Especially was the evening sermon. Christianity of Womanliood, en. joyed and appreciated by the hearers, and all pronounce it pulpitical effort that approximated perfection. and that will do unbounded good in the com muDity. Brother Bennett loves his church for the beauty. purity, and holiness of Metllodism, and the secret of his ministerial success is his love of humanity snd the right. He is editor of the Arkansas Methodist, and is truly . great and good man.
 The Theological Institute. held al the Methodist church this week. was a complete success. Several prominent ministers from various portions of the state took active part in tho proceed ings. Rev. W. D Kelley is to be con graduated upon giving the people such a splendid gospel treat. The following resolution was unanimously adopted , before adjournment. "Resolved, that tute of the Helena District, do heartily appreciate the kindness of tho churci, and citizens of Forrest City for their hospitality m our entertainment during this session of tile Institute.
 IN. E. SKINNER. "W. W. HENpRIx, t "C. II. FORD.
 ''Committee. "
 Wc received this week a circular let | ter from the census department at | Washington, asking certain informa ttion to be incorporated in the next census report. We take pleasure in complying, as near as may be, with the request. Tho letter informs us that similar questions have been sent to our county officials and. also, states that tho said officials have been very cour- teous and prompt in answering all letters from that departments; and sug- gests, further, that we urge every one to be prompt and accurate in giving census officers the information for which they ask, because it is very desirable that the census report bc as accurate as possible. Accuracy is impossible unless every body is willing to make it possible, by treating census officers politely. and answering all questions, even when they seem impu- dent.
 We called at the residence Of s. D. Apperson. last Tuesday. to see that | gentleman on business, and was sur l prised to sec how emaciated hs had be- come during his long confinement in- doors. He has certainly suffered be- yond anybody powers of delineation. His desease is that of inilamatory rheu- matism. and he has suffered from it in almost eycry bona and muscle of his body. We are very glad, however. to state Mir. Apperson, though he has been bedfast four months is much better at this writing. and is improving. not rapidly. but surely. and his numer ous friends expect him to bc able to walk out soon. Mir. Apperson k the efficient aud worthy assessor of this county, and has the perfect confidence of tho people. He has made good officer, and informs us he will be on the race track again. In another column is notice of the times and places when and whore lac will meet the people fer tho purpose of assessing their personal property. He especially desires all who possibly cau |, meet him, and thus save The trouble and expense that must attach to delin- quents. Our sympathy is with Mir. 1 Appeison in his great pliy sical ailment. and our most fervcnt wish is that his disease may be now conquered, and his unbearable pains matter of the past from this time forward.