The Forrest City times., 1891-02-13

Hon. o. B. Rollwage, ex-mayor of Forrest City, and most pleasant an d affable gentleman, has been in Little Rock several days this week as dele gate to the State Prohibition Alliance. which was in session three days. He is an eloquent champion of the cause, and an abler representative could not have been chosen.
 The business of the mayors office has been greatly increased since January 1. While this state of affairs may be, to some extent, caused by the sale of whisky, there are also other reasons. The fact the police force has been increased and that the officers keep strict watch for law breakers is one great cause.
 A particularly attractive line of mems and boys Clothing is on sale at the mammoth store of Russell. Graham & Co. Representing, xs it does, the product of the most reliable manufacturers we are sure thoughtful people and those who like to have things right, will appreciate their large stock to select from.
 Notice has been given the stock holders of the Bank of Eastern Arkan- sas that there will be meeting held In the bank building. in Forrest City, Ark, on Tuesday. the 10th day of March, 1891, at II o'clock d. m. for the purpose of increasing the capital stock of said bank. It should and will meet with hearty response.
 Uncle Drew Taylor, an old colored citizen. attempted to separate two stepsons saturday night. during q fight, when both turned on him and very nearly killed him. His arm was bruken and he was badly cut and bruised. This occurred on the public road between Forrest City and his home, about five miles north of town F. Nj. prewett is now devoting his whole time to lis large farming inter ests. He was up town Tuesday enjoy ing the society of his large circle of friends, and is as jolly as ever. He says he is not as well supplied with labor, etc., as Walter Lewls, but we'll wager the drinks he can make as much good cotton to the acre as any man.
 T. Landman, representing our old friends. Messrs. Bernheim Brothers & Uni, of Louisville, Kentucky. was in the city yesterday, in the interest of that firm. He gave us a pleasant call, 1, and contracted for handsome adver- tisemsnt, which will appear in these columns next week. He is clever and genial gentleman and a first man of business.
 Ono great drawback to Forrest City is the lack of storerooms and good dwellings. If the corner lots west of V. B. lZard A Co. and those east of THE TINES contained handsome brick storehouses, and if some person would build . few neat and comfortable cottages, there would be chance for the town to grow. Rents will soon re- pay an investment Of this kind.
 Henry Holmes and Will Moore had little altercation Saturday, in which the latter cut tho former about the neck and face with A pocket knife. The wounds are not serious. It seems there was dispute about dollar paid for chance in raflie. Tho lie" was given, blows followed, and then the cutting. The trial was set for yester- day, but owing to the sickness of Holmes 1t was postponed.
 Many years practice have given c. A. Snow q Co.,, solicitors of patents, at Washington. D. c. unsurpassed success in obtaining patents for all classes of inventions They make speciality of rejected cases, and have secured allowance of many patents that had been previously re- jected. Their advertisement in an- other column, will be of interest to inventors, patentees, manufacturers, and all who have to do with patents.
 George W. Cook sold his entire crop of the Genuine Improved Allen Cotton to H. B. Gwynn { O., at ten cents per pound. They in turn sold it at from eleven to thirteen cents. Mir. Cook has an abundance of the seed of this excellent variety, which he will sell at seventy-five cents per bushel, and, judging from the price it brings on the market. 1t ia superior to any other cotton grown. He also has the African Silk Cotton seed for sale xt the same price. Give him call.
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 Russell, Graham < Co. either want to mako fair profit or tell the reason why. All business centers around profit. It is the vitality of trade. the ambition of all, the object of your work and ours. But profit has more sides than mere percentage To them good reputation is . distinct profit, and thus square dealing snters into every transaction. Individual proflts are small in their store, but tho az gregate of the sales is largo enough to permit them to mako fair show ing on tho right side Of the ledger. The public is cordially invited to visit their stots and partake cf their har- gxins.