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The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
JAMES N. STEWART. GEO. F. TAYLOR.
Aug. 9th. 1891.

NoTICE.-Noticc is hereby given that at tho April term. lsT-, Of the St. Francis County Circuit court, k. J. Williams will apply to sail court to confirm the saic made to him by tho collector of revenue of said County Of St Fran. cis of the following described tract of land. tn- wits The southeast quarter of tho northeast quarter of section thirty-iive ta5l. in township I've north. in range three east, in St Frnpein county. Arkansas. containing forty acrcs which said land was assessed for taxation for the year iss7. and was returned delinauent Tor the taxes due thereon: was regularly ad- vcrtised Tor sale for the payment of the tAxcs penalty and costs duo and unpaid thereon for the tune and in the manner provided by law The clerk uf tho county court having first de. hNercd to Tho collector of said county tho tax books of said county with his warra nj tbere- unto attached under his hand and the seal of his office. authorizing the said collector to col. feet such taxes. and the collector Of the rove nno Tor said county in compliance with tho Aws of Arkansas in such cases made and pro- yded and the warrant aforesaid, mt n public sale begun and publicly held on tho second Monday in June. lssS. at the courthouse tn raid county, sold the above described land for the payment Of the taxes, penalty and costa then due and remaining due and uupaid on said land for the year isss, far the sum and price or four dollars and sixty ccuts, that be- ing the whole amount ot taxes. penalty and costs then due and renal ming unpaid on said land for the year isS. and the said R. J. Will ians now holds and claims title to said land under and by virtue of deed executed to him hy the clerk of the circuit court and cx-oticio ciers of the county court Of St. Francis county, State of Arkansas. Now therefore all persons are hereby notified. who can set ap any right to the said land in consequence oi any lniormaltty. irrgularity or fiiesAiity connected with such sale to appear at the April term. isses os the circuit court of said tonnfN of sG Francis. and show cause. if any they can. why the sale SO made should not be 
 R.J. WILLIAMS.
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The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
Palestine Times.

Circumstances dcbarred me the pleasure Of penning the accustomed items last week. hope am not guiity of having disappointed any one. Everything is in good shape, and all are in high spirits.
 Palestine is soon to have new depot Slow but sure she is progressing to importance.
 We are glad to say Mrs. Martin and her niece Miss Moshy. have returned, and seem to have enjoyed their visit. We welcome them here again, but regret that Miss Mosby is soon to leave for her Mississippi home, Oh these partings; what sad things they are.
 Palestine High Schoo, closes Friday eve ming, August 2l. Tho Misses Taylor, its ac- complished and successful tutors, contem- plate two weeks vacation. after which they will again resume their responsible duties in connecti.n with this school.
 We are last now enduring some exceedingly warm days. when man comes in covered with perspiration and feeling for breath like q miniature engine the tir't thing is. "Phew how hot" To say the least, we all have a common plea -"Give us something cooler. " Despite the heat, health continues good.
 By the way, we can't fail to say Palestine has just had Il glorious revival. It's good pco pie never enjoyed so great Il demonstration of the power of the spirit. Several convcr- sions, and among them some very useful oucs. Everybody seemed interested. God has visited Palestine, and we have seen his power
 The surrounding country seems calm and satisfied. No more news now, so cxcus, brevity
 August 20th S. F.. w, LThe above communication was received too late for insertion last week.-ED.l
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
To tho peonio

Let all good people listen to my song; 'Tis not very short, nor yet very long; The "Gazette." with it's usual git-up-and-git. Has the popular sentiment tried to hit. In offering, through the public. by its gift. A free education, sure and swift. To three young ladies most deserving And they must also be desiringl. In this beautiful state of Arkansas The one that's thus, I'd have you all know, Is MISS ELSIE W WUESTNEY. small and fair, American born. but with Germanish yellow
 hair: Not cyactls to tho manor born, But sufficient hy our flag to escape Foreign. She dwcls in Little Rock-not a parent To advise her. But tho love in her inherent Comes from mother and from sire. To what they possessed does she aspire An education, full anl complete. As an
 orphan To your hearts she must appeal. Cat out tue
 coupons, Fill them in and swell the tide of votes, For by the 5Jth of the month they compare
 the notes.
 R. E. STEVENSON. Itttf. Rncl Aut,,,st
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
Oh What a Coupn,

Will you heed the warning. The signal perhaps of the sure approach of that more terrible disease. Consumption. Ask your selves if you can afford for the sake of say ing 50 cents, to run the risk and do nothing for it. We know from experience that Shlohs Cure will cure your cough. IL never fails. This explains why more than a Million Bottles were sold the past year 1t relieves Group and Whooping Cough at once. Mothers, do not be without il For Lame Back. Side or Chest. use Shilohs Pc rous Plaster. Sold by Winthrop X Co.,; J. J. Ablcs, Colt.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
Notice for Pure hase Of KuIl-
 road BOn<ls

NOTICE is hereby given that. pursuant to IN an order of the county court of St. Fran cis county. made and entered at the July term. 1891. thereof. will, on Wednesday. De- toher l. ls9l at the court house door in the for tue sale of so much of the railroad bonds now outstanding against St. Francis county as will exhaust the surplus of seven thou credit of the fund collected for the payment of said bonds and interest thereon; aud that l will then and there purchase such bonds as are offered at the lowest rate--not to exceed the par value thereof and accrued interest thereon. JOHN B. WILSON,
 Treasurer St. Francis County Arkansas.
 Dated Forrest City, Ark, this Aug gast s,th, 1891
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
Electric BitterS.

This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special men ton. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise. 4 purer medicine does not exist, and it is guaran- teed to do all that is claimed. Electric Btters will cure all diseases-of the liver and kidneys, will remove pimples, boiis, salt rheum and other affections caused by impure blood. Will drive malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure all malarial levers. For cure of headache, constipation and indigestion try Electric Bitters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Price 50 cents and $l a bottle at c. F. Hinton's drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
Roll of Honor. Widener Chapel.

Roll of Honor. Wldener Chapel. The following is the roll of honor of Widener Chapel for the week ending Aug. 2l. Sadie E. Davis, Teacher:
 GRADE 6. Number of questions asked during the week, 250 Answered as follows: James Merritt 250, John Merritt 247 .
 GRADE 5. Questions asked, 250. They were answered as follows: Cora James 250, Robert Anderson 259, John Harden 2iS.
 GRADE I. Questions asked, 250. They were answered as follows: Daisy Myers 240 Maggie Pinkston 24o, Maude Nance 239
 GRADE 3. Questions asked, 200 They were answered as follows: Guy Houston l95, Charles Pinkston l94. Jake Ilelby l92.
 GRADE ?. Questions asked, 200. They were answered as follows: Tony Uelby l95, Jim Taylor 195.
 GRADE |. Questions asked, l50. They were answered as follows: Clarence Dickson AS, Eula Ruff li5, Hattie Pinkston l45.
 DEPORTMENT. The following pupils were perfect in conduct during the entire week: Cora James, Charles McCutchen. Number of male pupils enrolled, 2i, females. IT.
 Health very good, attendance regu- lar.
 Patrons are invited to visit our school at any time
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
LoCklIART. Texas. Oct l5, 1889. Paris Medicine Company,

pariS, Tenn.
 Dear Sirs-Ship us as soon as possi- be two gross Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. My customers want Grove $ Tasteless Chill Tonic. and will not have any other. In our experience of over twerty years in the drug business we have never sold any medicine which gave such universal satisfaction,
 Yours respectfully,
 J. S. BROWNE X Co. Sold by Winthrop X Co.,, Forrest City. and F.. T. Oliver, Caldw ell.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
A d m In S ru tors and I.NcCu-
 tors settlements.


 tors settlements. STATE OF ARKANSAS. County of St. Francis. NOTICE is hereby given that the following IN administrators and executors settle ments have been filod in the probate court of st. Francis county for confirmation at the October term, ls9l, of said court, tn-wti l.. o. Mcdaniel, as administrator of the es- tate ot A. D. Mcdaniel, deceased: second am nual settlement.
 s. E. Baskins. administrator Of the estate of M. W. Stewart, deceased; first annual settle meni.
 F. Bonner. as administrator of tho estate of Jesse Rawlinson, deceased; first annual set tlemcnt.
 ]. B Kinton, as administrator of the estate of T. ]. Hunt. deecased first and final settlo- ments.
 T. A. Hatcher. as administrator of the es- tate of W. (, tsery. deceascdi First annual settlement.
 Saiuh E. Roy, as administratrix of the es- tate of Sarah E. Roy. dcceased; first annual J. T. Hodge. as administrator of the estate of A. Bird, deceased; first and final settle ments.
 estate of Mrs. Rama McCmry, deeeased, first annual settlement.
 philander Litteil. as administrator of the estate of Rufus Coopwood; first annual set tlement
 D. NJ Wilson, as administrator of the es- tate of D. NJ. Wilson, deceased. second an nual settlement.
 George C. Prewett as administrator of the estate Of Charles Henderson. decoased, first and final settlements.
 John NJ. Stahorn. administrator of the estate of M. Pinkston, deceusc1. first and final settlements.
 All persons interested in the settlements of said estates are notified 10 come forward and file their exceptions thereto if any they have. on or before the second day of the next regular term of said court, or they will be forever barred from excepting to said fn p lSEAIl WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court. ut my office in Forrest City, Ar kansas, this August 24th. 1891,
 J. G. STERN, Clerk. q
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
Shl,ob,s I:onsun ptIon Cure.

This IS beyond question the most sue cessful Cough Medicine We have ever sold, a few doses invariably cure the worst cases of Cough. Group, and Bronchitis. while it's wonderful success in the cure of Gonsump ton IS without a parallel in the history of medicine Since it's first discovery it has been sold on a guarantee, q test which no other medicice can stand. If you have a Cough we earnestly ask you to try it. Price 10 cents, 50 cents, and St co. If youi Lungs are sore, Chest or Back lame. use Shilohs Porous Plaster Sold by Winthrop l& Co.,; J. J. Abies. Colt.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
To the LadIe 8.

There are thousands of ladies through out the country whose systems are pos- oned. and whose blood is in an impure condition from the absorption of impure matter. due to menstrual irregularities. This class are peculiarly benefited by the wonderful tonic and blood-cleansing properties of r. r. r, Prickly Ash, Poke Root and Potassiuml. Roses and bound ing health take the place of the siekly look, the lost color, and the general wreck of the system. F. r. P. is the cure. Be sure to get 1t at once Winthrop & Co.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE
 BLIND.

To the Public;
 LITTLE ROCK, Ark, August, 1891 Please send me the name and post office of every totally or partially blind person in your county, If their sight is 80 defective as to prevent them attend ing seeing schools. State whether they are white or colored. and their prob able age, If you know 1t. and whether they are married or single. Our school opens October 6, and want every one entitled to it's benefits to come. Help them and oblige me by attending to this, PLEASE.
 JOHN II. DYE. Supt.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
NJ. \. GAINES & CO.,, RIA! ESTATE AGENTS.
 Forrest City, Ark.
PROPERTY BOUGHT, SOLD, EXCHANGED, RENTED, TAXES PAID, RENTS COL
 LECTED, ETC., ETC.
Correspondence Solicited. Term:
 Reason able.

Parties having lands to sell, or who want to buy, or who have houses to rent, or want to rent, will do we'll to place their business with us. We propose to advertise all busi- ness entrusted to us, and will push the interests of our pa, irons.
 When desiring information please mention number.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
.ScrOfitlous HumOr 4 Cure |" Almost MirdCuIOus.v


 |" Almost Miraculous"
 "when I was II years of age I had severe attack of rheumatism, and after I recovered had to go on crutches. A year later, scrofula, in the form of white swellings, appeared on variou, parts of my body, and for II years was an invalid, being confined to my bed years. In that time ten or eleven sores ap- pearod and broke, causing me great pain and suffering. 1 feared never should get well. Early in 1886 went to Chicago to visit sister. but was confined to my bed most of the timo was there. In July read book, A Day with Circus in which wero statements of cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla. was so i'm pressed with the success of this medicine that decided to try it. To my great qualification the sores soon decreased, and l began to feel better and in a short time l was up and out of doors. continued to take Hoods Sar- saparilla for about q year, when, having used six bottles, I had become so fully released from the disease that I went to work for the Flint & Waling Mfg. Co, and since then
 HAVE NOT LOST A SINGLE DAY
 on account of sickness. believe the disease is sexpeled from my system, always feel well, am in good spirits and have good appetite. aiH HoW -i ySats LII aEc anu c'tli WaiA is Mtti IS any one, except that ono limb is 2 little shorter than the other, owing to the loss of bone, and the sores formerly on my right leg. To my friends my recovery seems almost miraculous, and l think Hoods Sarsaparilla IS the kiug of medicines" WILLIAM A. LEHR, Q N Railroad St., kendallvlllc, Ind.
 Hoods SarsapaYilla Sold by all druggists. sl six for s. Prepared only by c. I HOOD O., Apothecaries. Lowell. Masa.
 D0a noaoo 0nn nnl5o.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
Answer this Question |.

Why da so many people we see around us seem to prefer to suffer and be made misei able by Indigestion, Constipation Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Coming Up o' the Food, Yellow Skin, when for T5 cent. we will sell them Shiloh's System Vitalizer guaranteed to cure them. Sold by Win throp ,G Co; J. J. Ables. Colt.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
You Take No Risk,

In buying Hoods Sarsaparila you take no risk, for it is everywhere recognized as the standard buildmg-up medicine and blood purifier. It has won it's way to the front by it's own intrinsic merit, and has the largest sale of any preparation of it's kind. Any honest druggist will confirm this statement. If you decide to take Hoods Sarsaparilla donot be induced to take anything else instead. Be sure to get Hoods
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
August B, 1891
A Card.

We take this manner of thanking the street committee, Messrs. Will Hams, Baugh N Stone, for courtesies extended while engaged in the grad tug of Front street. and should we live d thousand years we could not hope to work under a more sensible, kindly disposed body of men.
 COOK X STANLEY.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
sni.oh.s Catarrn Remedy

Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. marvellous cure for Catarrh, Diptheria, Cankcr Mouth. and llead-Ache. With each bottle there is an ingenious Nasal Injector for the more successful treatment of these complaints, without extra charge. Price 50 cents. Sold by Winthrop X Co.,; J. J. Ables, Colt
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
Malaria.

This disease yields quickly to the won derful powers of r. P. r. (prickly Ash, Poke Root and Potassium). People liv- ing in masmatic countries should never be without F. F. r. A word to the wise is sufficient. Sold by Winthrop X Go.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
OVERWHELMING TESTIMONY

In Favor of Hawkes. New Crystal ixed Lenses Over All Others. FROM THE EX-GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. March 5, 1sss.- AIr. A. K. Hawkes.. Atlanta. Ga.--Dear Sir: have thoroughly tested the glasses you fitted to my eyes some time since, and have found them to possess softness of vision which surpasses anything of the kind have ever used.
 Respectfully,
 W. n. EIovuAM All eyes fitted and fit guaranteed at store of X. N. Musson. Forrest City, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
Buoklen.s Arnlca SaIve.

The Best Salve Tn the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Uncers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, chapped Hands, Ghilblains, corns and all Skin Erup- tions, and positively cures Piles. or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give ,erfect satisfaction, or money re fund.- ed. Price p cents per box. For sale bv Hinton
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills.

They act on d new principle-regnat- ing the liver, stomach and bowels through the nerves. A new discovery. Dr. Miles Pills speedily cure biliousness, bad taste, torpid liver, piles, constipation. Un. equaled for men, women, children. Small- est mildest, surest. 50 doses, 25 cents. Samples free at Winthrop x Co $ drug store
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
Notice.

All practicing phy sicians of St. Fran cis county are requested to meet in the town of Forrest City, oil Saturday, the 9th day of September, 1891, in the office of Dr. w. j. Matthews, for the purpose of organizing County Medi- cal Society,
 Respectfully,
 w. J. MATTHEWS,
 J. D. MCKNIGHT,
 A. II. GRAY,
 J. R. CAsoN.
 l.. II. LIPsEY,
 w. II. ALLEY,
 J. A. NlCkLEBERRY. August B. 1891.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
.Auglist 10. 1891.
I:-traH Notice.

County of St. Fruncss
 NC. N. F. Williams, D. NJ. wilson aud A Nogel, three citizens ot the county uf St. Francis. and housohoider- therein, having thereto tean appointed ty r.. hunn,rm jus. ticc ot tho peace of said county have this day viewed certain Mule, sauwn Us b, C. W. kuhy as an estray. Said Mule is altoat seven years old. color pale sorIcL about i3s, hanas high; hranse, with 'Ii' ou t.rt suoaiter. and we eo value said mute to he sar,h the sum of soo. bone this sth day of August. isgl
 w. E. WtutlAas.
 A, NouEt.
 T.. A WILSON.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28

No. 8. 3S5 ACRES. 40 ACRES cleared, 50 acres deadened. balance well wooded Large two-story dwelling: three good log cabins. no fencing required. half borhood Terms to suit purchaser. Cash price ssi GOO
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28

NoriCk.-Noticc Is hereby given that at the April tcrm, iSs. of the St. Francis county cir cult ooart James M. stewart and Gco r. Tay- Tor W I'll apply to said court to confirm the sale made to them by the Collector of the Heyc- nuc of said county of st. Francis of the soufh- east quarter Of section 3. tu township north in range west sn St. Francis county Arkan- sas. which said land was assessed fur faxs- tion Tor tho ycaf ls>o, and was returned dc- linqnent for the taxes due thereon. aas reg,,- lariy advertised for sale for Inc payment of the taxes, penalty and cost due aud unpaid thereon. for the time and in the manner pro- vided by law, the clerk of the county court or said county having nrst delivered to tho collector or said county the tax hooks Of said county with his warrant thcreunto attached under the hand of said clerk and tho seal of his office. authorizing the said col lcctor to collect such taxes And tho Collector of the Revenue for said county. ia Compliance with the laws ot Arkansas in such eases made and provided. and the warrant aforesaid. at public sale begun and pub iicly held on the second Monday in April iS., at the courthouse in said county sold the said land above described for the pay ment of the taxes, penalty and costs then duo and remaining unpaid on said property for tho year lsss for the sum and price of ninc dollara and forty cents that being the whole amount ur the taxes, penalty and cost then duo and re- nalning unpaid on said iand for said year. and the said James N. Stewart and Geo. F. Tavlor now hold and claim tifi~ to said land under and by virtue Of Il decvi executed to them as purchasers, at the sale aforesaid. by the clerk of the circuit court of St Francis county, who ia ex-ofiicio county clerk of aatd county. Now. therefore. all persons arc here by nouned. who can set up any right to tho irregulartty or iilcxality connected with such sale fo appear and show cause, if any they can al said term of the St. Francis county circuit court. why tho sale made should not be confirmed.
 JAMES N. STEWART.
 - GEO. F. TAYLOR.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
Warming Irs,c r..

SrArx LAND OFFICE. LiTTiL RocK. ARk. Jason Johnson, Contestant.
 ys. NJ. J, Buchanan. and un- known heirs of Jas. Buch- afan. toutestces. Tho contcstces arc warned to appear mt th,s office tn thirty days and answer the ailidavits and complaint of contestant Jason Johnson, on file in this oiiice in this case
 C H. MYERS,
 lApd Commits uucr. 10
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28

No. .. 2SO ACRES. ONE AND HALF miles east of Forrest City. ,5 acres in culti- vation, balance well timbered. Box housc, two rooms, stack chimney. Two cabins well and cstcrn good orchard tnsh price q .Svo or notes at 10 per cent interest.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
Notice, Notice,

We will'for the next thirty days sell for spot cash our entire stock of Chil- dren's. Misses, Ladies' and Mems Low Quarter Shoes, for cost. Call and examine them.
 II E. GwYN X Go.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
Cure Your Corns

By using Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint. For corns. bunions and warts it is great. Sold by Winthrop x Co.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28

No. ?. 32O ACRES, HALF MILE from St. Francis river. n0 acres dcadcned. box house, stack chimney, good we'll four and ono half miles from l.. k. X NJ, k. R.. sI 50 cash, or on live years time with 10 per cent. interest payable yearly in advance.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28

No. 6. 8 LoTs IN CooKs' SUBDIyI-
 sion of Forrest City. Cash price sio each.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28

No. 4. so ACRES. THREE MILES west of Forrest City. 50 acres cleared; ;m acres in woods-lot. sx1 dwelling. two cabins, other out buildings. Cash price S2. .UOO.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
McEIree's Wine of Cardui

and THEDFORD'S BLACK ORAUGHT are for sale by the following merchants in Forrest City:
 II. Evans X Co.
 Winthrop & Co.
 C. F. Hinton.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
Letter List.

Following is a list of letters remain ing unclaimed in the post-oiiice at For rest City, St. Francis county, Arkansas, for the week ending Saturday evening \ n1rils % lSNl.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
Warming Order.

ST. FRANCIS CIRCUIT CuuHr. Elsie Husscy. Plu.
 Nafuinx Order Green Hussey Dft
 The defendant. Green Bussey. Is warned to appear in ths court within thirty days and nnswer the complaint of the pantin. Ei-ie Hu-scy. l. G. STERN, tierk.t i August II. 1891. Ny w. Goruiau. D. t.3
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28

as Nothing makes a person feel so bad as a touch of chills and fever. smith s Tonic syrup is pleasant to take. and cures this ailnent quickly.
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
STRONG.

Nelly Davis, Helena, Ark, writes: "Df. Bulls Sarsapariila has improved my health wonderfully, also greatly improved my looks l had eruptions on my skin but they have disappeared. and 1 was very weak, with no appetite, ,and at times suffered great pain, but now feel quite well again."
The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28

ns- Many 0 pale and sickly looking little child has been saved by its good mother giving it pr. John Bulls Worm Destroyers. They taste good. Price 25 cents.