Nevada County picayune., 1890-12-04

MT. Will White and other sports men came up from Hope Friday, bringing quite number of hounds, and that night went on fox chase. Two foxes were caught-thirty dogs i were in the chase.
 The work of enclosing the city park is now going on--a neat plank fence. Our city dads deserve credit for this. Next Spring we trust steps will be taken toward improving and beautifying the park.
 Prescott cares not for "boom." A good, solid, steady growth is what she needs, and this she has. Rooms, like bubbles, often burst, and latter condition is much worse than before the so-called boom begun.
 Dr. J. A. Pipkin, of College Hhll, was up visiting his sister, Mrs. C. W. Leake, last week. We acknowledge a very pleasant call He is one of natures true noblemen, with whom it is pleasure to converse.
 For neat fitting tailor made cloth ing, go to Fred Aurin, the tailor. He guarantees ft Will also do repairing, cleaning, dying, etc., on reasonable terms. Office next door to Dr. Wingiields.
 Glad to add the names of Messrs. Jas. W. Weaver, of Laneburg, James Campbell, of Clayton, and Thomas J. Caulder, of Prescott. to our list of subscribers. All clever gentlemen and good citizens.
 J. T. Brooks & Co. will receive this week car of fresh flour, large lot candies, nuts, oranges, apples, new crop Louisiana molasses, sugar, rice, new prunes, evaporated apples, pickels, cheese, mince meat, canned goods, etc. Go and see them.
 Commitment trial of Client McFad- din, the negro who killed Henry Stroop, took place Monday and Tues day, before Mayor Arnold, ex-otlcio J. r. Bail was refused and commit ment to jail ordered, to await action of Grand Jury.
 Read account of w. F. Armstrong X Co.'S Great Slaughter Sale, on op- pOsite page. This enterprlsing firm is determined to sell their immense stock of goods, though at a great sacrifice. Now is your tune to get best goods low down, from them.
 The annual session of the Western Arkansas Conference, of the A. NJ. F.. church, held here the past week, brought large crowds of colored peo- pie to Prescott, of all sizes and ages. A special train from Camden Sun day brought in large number.
 Tuesday Sheriff Hood arrested a negro, Steve King, charged with horse stealing in Columbia county. when he tried to escape by running. A number of shots were fired after him, and he led the officers a lively chase, but was finally captured un- injured.
 Every issue of the PICAYUNE talks up Prescott and her enterprises. For years we have been earnestly striving to advance our town and her business men. We ask no extra pay for such work, but simply for liberal patronage, in every instance giving value received therefor.
 When our creamery, our new fur niture factory, new mills, etc., are in successful operation, as will be the case within the next few months, Prescott will be imbued with new life and energy. We have one of the best towns in the State, and our fu- ture is brighter than ever before.
 Work is progressing nicely on the Prescott X Northwestern railroad. Between five and six miles of it has already been graded, and ties dis tributed, ready for putting down. This road and the big lumber manu featuring concerns to be located here, will be of incalculable benefit to the town.
 Mir T NJ Neal buys shop of Mir o R F. Whitten. On account of his wfe's i'll health, Mir. w. will move to Washington. His many friends here regret thls, as they esteem him one of our best citizens. We can but commend him to the confidence of the people of his new home, He will leave here about the 10th inst.
 FARM FOR SALE.-I wish to sell a well improved farm, near Rosston, containing l60 acres. Two good res idences on place, with two good wells of water, Will divide and sell in 80 acre tracts if desired. For further information, write to or call on the undersigned.
 MRs. NJ. J. BouRLANp,
 Rosston, Ark.
 When you go to Camden don t fail to call on G. II. Stinson & Son, for bargains in watches, clocks, jew elry, school books, school supplies, etc. They are headquarters, and will save you money on any of these goods.
 Christmas will soon be here. If Vou want nice toys for the cbildren