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The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
 OBITUARY.

BgITTATN-5ohn A. BrittaiD was born November 18th, 1928. in Frankiing county, Tenn; moved to Arkansas in 1915 and was married to Mary Mcdaniel Dec. 27th, lS49; died, Oct 18th 1881, aged 62 years, II months and ? days.
 While Uncle John, as be was called, was not n member of any church, yet he was good man. . worthy citizen, he ;oved the church and tr1e Christians, his nice country home with it's many hospitali- ties was ever open to the itinerant preacher and family.
 My own dear wife and babes shared the comfort and pleasures which his generous heart was wont to make for them during my absence helping Bro. Cralge, al Tren- ton.
 lt was characteristic of his life to give his means to the building of churches and the surport of the ministry; to be chari- table to the poor, sick and suGeriag, and to deai honorably and honest with his fellow man. In the closing hoars of his life he made peace with God. And Oh how cheering the thought and what consolation it brought to his christian wife and dear children to believe that ''all Is we'll" In conclusion we would say to his dear bcreaved ones Weep not as those without hope" Peace to his sacred ashes, and rest to his disembO- died spirit till God shall wake the sleep ing dust and reunite soul and body.
 N. E. GARDNER.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
McDanieis Tim es.

Mrs. Ross is teaching an interesting g school in Yocona.
 Mrs. NJ. l.. Andrews and her mother. Mrs. Amanda Davis. passed through going to Forrest City Monday.
 Win. Jolly put in thirty bales of cotton this week to be ginned. He is one of the most successful planters in the county.
 T. c. Phillips, of Haynes. was visitor in our town this week looking after the cotton interest of the contemplating firm of Daniels < Briley.
 We have one of the most promising schools in this district we have had since Prof. Denison's reign. Miss Clara Webb is the teacher, and good one at that.
 Jesse Nelson, now located in Forrest City, was down Sunday. He will be glad to see any of hts old friends of the ban ner part of the county when in the city.
 Oakley C. Mcdaniel sold forty two bales of cotton here Monday. bud" as he is better known, is 2 young and very successful farmer and manager having his fathers large plantation in charge,
 Locals and newS generally have been very scarce for some time. and as a few of the most enterprsng firms, of For rest City, have been very liberal in let ing the people know what they bad to sell in the way of sp interesting advcr- tisemcpt we haya been silent.
 The death of Luke Brown was quite unexpected by all who knew him. He was taken with congestion Friday night. died on Tuesdag night and was buried at the Mcdaniel graveyard Wednesday evening. His father and mother dying when he was qnite young, he was raised and lived with Mrs. Hoy the greatest part of his life, where he breathed his last. His father was noble soutbern soldier having served tour years ia tse late war. His death was sad one, be- ing delirous several days before he dicsl. He has no relatives either by his father or mother in this or any other country that any one knows of though he was well cared for by true and noble friend who raised him frcm infancy to tue time of death.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
Public School Noteh.

ToDiiC oouoOi iNole1
 This week closes the first month of school.
 Good work is being done in all the de partments, and the pupils are in.erest ed. .
 Rev. Cason has the bonor of being the only visitor from Forrest City this month.
 Prof Rawlins, one of Tennessee's able pedagogues, spent couple of hours with us Thursday.
 The buildings are still undergoing repairs, and when completed will be quite comfortable. If the outside looked as well as the inside 1t would be respectable. Prof. Stotts says visitors must tc blndfolded till they get inside of the building,
 Miss De Aeeler is teaching private class in elocu,ion after school hours.
 Next week will be published the honor roll, consisting of those who have been neither tardy or absent.
 Since tho new teacher has been added the superintendent has more time for the general supervision of the work.
 Encourage teacher and pupils by vis- itins the schools. Remember you are always welcome.
 A Webster's unabridged dictionary. latest revision, has been added to the school library.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

THE Daily Citizen, of Searcy, copied from TuE TINEs of last week part of what W as said to the Beacon regarding . boom lIere, and a new paper, etc., and comments as follows:
 "Now that is too wicked, Mr. Times, tO intimate that the Beacon man is feeling Forest City's pulse, in the face of frequent statements of that paper that its business is far better each suc- cessive season. The Citizen gets quite . Satisfactory patronage, and the great Increase in our population makes it quite reasonable for the Citizen to get n0nd business and for the Beacon s bil sjfaess to be on the increase. As to the Economist, we hear no complaints from its editor, hepce presume it is getting rich along with the Beacon and Citizen. We kaGw of two Searcy editors who have bank accountS-actually have check book. Can Forrest City boast Of such an odity.'
 IL was not our intention to give the Gtizen an opportunity to dig the Beacon. We are sorry it did so. As tn the Bank account. we have one, but the balance Is on tisr wrong side of the ledger.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
THE ORIGINAL Webst8f's Unabridged Dictionary.

By special arrangement with tho publishers, we are ablc to obtain . number of tho above book, and propo-e 10 furnish copy to each of our subscribers.
 The dictionary is n necessity in ovcry home. school and business house. IL fills q vacancy, and fur nishes knowledge which no one hundred other volumes of tho choicest books could supply. Young and Old. Educated and Ig- norant, Rich and Poor, should have it within reach, and refer to it's contents every day in the year.
 As some have asked if this is really the Original Webstcr's Un- abridged Dictionary, we are able to state Il at W have learned direct from the publishers the fact, that this is the very work complete, op which abont forty of the best years of the authors life werc so well employed Tn writing. It contains the entire vocabulary of about 200. GOO words, including the correct spelling. derivation and definition of same. and IS the regular stand- ard size, containing about S00, ,OO0 sqnarc inches of printed surface, and is bound in sheep.
 Until further notice we will furnish this valuable DictiOns ary,
 1st, To any new subscriber.
 2nd, To any renewal sub- scriber.
 3d, To any subscriber now in arrears who pays up to Jan. 1st next, at the follow ing prices, viz:
 Full Cloth bound, gilt side and back stamps, marble edges, S1.5Q.
 Half Morocco bound, gilt side and back stamps, mar bled edges, $i.75.
 Full Sheep bound, leather label, marbled edges, $1.95.
 Delivered free from our office or to subscribers at a distance by prepaid express.
 As the publishers limit tho tlme and number Of books they will furnish at the low prices, we advise all who desire to avail themselves of this great opportunity to atter& to it at oneo. See sample at this office.
 LANDYOIGT & VADAkIN.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

TIE stallion belonging to II. D. Spiyy beat the state at the Forrest City fair last week. He won third money and 1t took Tennessee and Kentucky tO beat him for the fiji st purse. Tie stal- lion is now in the care of Dr. Nansiut, who will keep him going at the various other fairs in Louisiana and Missis- sippi.-McCrory Chronicle.
 By ''beat the state" We presume our friend of the Chronicle means Grey Eagle" on whom we lost our wealth. But coming back to the beat 'i-the Tennessee and Kentucky horses were ready for another heat when the "state" horses got in.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
Dissolution or Pa.ner-hip.

NOTICE is hereby given that shc partner ~ ship heretofore existing betwced o. P. Wolff and Mrs. Kate Coleman is this day dis solved by mutual consent. Mrs. Coleman with drawing from the business. Mr. WOln as- sumes all indebtedness exi-Gag and is author ized to collect all accounts due the nrm-
 O. r. WoIFF.
 Mas. KATIE COLEMAN. This lsth day Of september. Issi.
 l take this method to thank the patrons of tlhe retiring Es9 and hope they will continue to trade at the Greeptree. No pains ~ill ae spared to have x agst-claSs house. and my goods are the best the markets affords. A share of the public trade solicited.
 Respectfully, Spe.t 18th, 1891. Q. F. NoLFB
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
AN IMPORTANT DECISION.
A Question Reg ardIng the ValaditS Of Building and Joan AssoCiS-
 ton Contracts.

or Building ana Ioan ASSoSIS-
 ton Contracts.
 A very important case was argued and decided in the United States Cir cult Court yesterday. The plaintiff, Benjamin Berger, was stockholder in the Southern Building and Loan As sociatinn, of Knoxville, Tenn. He bor- roaed money on tho stoek to the amount of S300O, and gave a mortgage on second real estate to secure pote for s6bO0. payable on or before nine years after date. Berger continued to pay his dues, assessments and interest for about one year and then tiled bill in the United States court to cancel the note and mortgage on the ground of usury. His Honor, Judge Williams, gave the case close and lengthy hear. Ing, and after it had been fully argued by enuncel on both sides, delivered | very vigorous and lucid opinion in which he anaiyZed and discussed the character Of the contract entered into by the plaintiff subscribing for the stock and becoming Il member of said association and afterwards becoming a borrower from the association by hypOthicaiing his stock as security and executing d rigage to secure the pay ment of the note by dues and assess ments and interest paid in under the bylaws and rules of the association, and stated that the two contracts could not be merged and blended so as to make the payment of dues, assess ments, etc, partial payments on the loan and thus reduce the principal pro tanto. The evidences and the Mas ter's report showed that the plaintiff q ..I z. payable on or before years after date. Il. | that the total amount paid and to be paid by the borrower in membership fees, dues, assessments and interest at maturity of this stock would only amount to the principal sum borrowed and 45 100 per cent per annum inter- est.
 This decision ought to settle the ques- ton as to the validity of the building and loan association contracts ill this statc.-Ark. Gazette. 29.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

The following is worth careful atten' tion and re-Teading. Gut 1t out and paste 1t where you can refer to it often.
 WANTED FOR OFFICE MEN Of brain breadth,
 Of high moral standing. Of mental equipoise. Of inflexible integrity. Of humanitarian feelings. Free from baseness.
 Of good business capacity. Of even handed justice. Whom money cannot buy. Of executive ability.
 Of answering fidelity. Who believe offices are public trusts. Whose ideas of right are not liable to be tempted.
 Diligent in business.
 Liberal in their judgment Not bigoted in their opinions. Brave enough to express their con- yictiOns candidly.
 Who can discuss with toleration. Without hobby.
 Not welded to an idea. Of liberal views financially. Who love their family. Who love their homes. Who love their state.
 Who love their country. There are enough of such men to fill all the of the state, counties and towns in Arkansas, and the voters ought to look well to the fact that they be selected.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

The name af the Eastern Arkansas Folr Association should be changed @ the Forrest City racss.-wynne Bipsaw.
 Just what the editor of the Ripsav bas against this place is more than We 1oq guess. There seems to be a canker ooIpe where. He recently reproduced . long article from the Joneboro Times Awhich THE FORREST CITY TINES Wus taken to task for something &p- poaring in these columns in regard to 0lenre development, and by making - comnent thereon was supposed t6indopse the same. We could not Understand then, why The should have coproduced the article. sEless hs fought to do us some harm or had trned prohibitionist. Giving him the bCp fit of the doubt we mentioned sf he might have changed his views | regard to license, and he wrote a Nlod hot" article in favor of whisky &xl&c, and said we had misrepresent- Aahim. Now, he is mad at tine Fair ADociation. At least one would suppose so from the little thrust above. We do not agree with our friend Burke about changing the name of our as soota4on. It is true that as yet the principal attractions have been races. but it is intended to make the annual noetng somethisg else besides an an- nutksrse race. Next year premiums will pc eeered for fine stock. agricultural prodscts, etc, and each year some thing or general interest and import snce will be added to the programme ana the Eastern Arkansas Fsir Assocla- taon Will be known and applauded far ana near for the good they have &C., complished in bettering the stock improving the productf, encouraging fiie skilled laborer, etc. We hope the Hipsaw will give it's aid the enterprise
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

A CoNvENTIos of cotton planters. of the Mississippi Valley, has been called to meet in Memphis on Novem- ter ?, 1891, at II o'clock, for the pur- pose of organizing permanent as- socix,ion in order to promote the in- terests of every one engaged in this branch of agricultural industry, whether land owner, tenant or laborer. All are invited.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

From the Newport Herald we fudge that the war on the pistol .toter" is to bs carried into Africa. Tho Herald says: Our officers have nnxde up their minds that the pistol tOter must go. and they are right AlDut it. There is no room in this cpGntry now for the man who walks wound with gun in his pocket and nRNrder in his eye. The last mothers 4tD of them should be sent to the pesitentiary or the lunatic as, lum.
 The Democrat rejaices in the spirit evinced by the officers and citizens of Newport. The pistol ''totern has Aasf this state millions of dollars, and kis time to make him odious.
 GEwPoRT's example is worthy of k1oitation everywhere. We do not ettnk so much of xhat 1t has cost the sfate iu dollars and cents, but think 1ng of her reputation we suffer for hAr. And thinking of the numerous lives that have been lost, the many good citizens that have been shot AoSn in the heat of passion-all be- eause of the ready pistol-our heart k3eeds to think on it. Let our officers, tO be on the alert for the chronic pis kQ "toter," or the young blood who thinks it smart.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
Tho Gag cites Worlds Fair Fund

Each subscriber is to pay Sl week for seventy-five weeks to w. B. Worthen 4 Co.,, bankers, or to local agents for them. When the S75 has been paid III full the subscriber will bo entitled to round trip ticket to the Worlds Fair, Pullman car berths going and coming, seven days board at frst-class hotel. meals en route, seven admission tickets to the Fair Grounds. and a paid-up certificate in the fund to have Arkansas represented at the Great Fair.
 The Daily Gazette will be sent to each subscriber during the seventy five weeks.
 Two weeks notice must be given of the time member desires to attend the Fair.
 F. l.. Vadakin has been appointed local sgert for the Arkansas Gszette's 3 Wosld gair Fund. It will afford him pleasure to serve you. Give him a call and learn an about how you can go to the Worlds Fair for One Dollar A Week.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

IF there is any place on earth where . little missionary work is needed, booking to representation at the Col umbian Exposition, it seems to us, 1t must bo St. Francis county. A couple of gentlemen were billed to speak here last week, but alas, for some reason failed to put in an ap- pearance. This was very unfortunate. "A good speech will wake us up.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
Howis This?

We offer ons hundred dollars reward for any case of deafness (causcd by en- tarrh) that cannot be cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure. Sand for circulars, free.
 Address,
 F. J. CHENEY S CO, Propriators,
 Toledo, Ohio. We, the undersigned. have known F. J. Cheney fer the last fifteen years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions, and financially atle to carry out any obligations made by thsir firla. WEST x TIUAX, wholesale druggists, Toledo Q. WALDISG, KISNAS & MARVIN, Whole sale druggists, Toledo, o.
 Halls Catarrii Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mu- cous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials. free.
 sB~ Sold by druggists. 76 cents.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
Catarrh Reraedy

Shilot's Catarrh Remedy, a marvellous cure for Cafarrh. Diptheria, Cs.aEer Mouth, and Head-Aehe. N'iih each boi.ie there is an ingenious Nasal Injector for the more suceessfui treatment of these complaints, without eNtEa charge, Price % sents. Sold by Winthrop & Co.,; J. J. Ables, Guif
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
You've No Idea

How nicely liooi's sarsaParilla hits the needs Of people Nho feel ''ail tired out" or run down" frrla any cause. lt seems to oil up the wheie mechanism of the body so that ali moves smoothly and work becomes a positive delight. Be sure to get Hoods.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

TIE TIMES has a coop of fine Demo cratic roosters which it hopes to pro- duce next week to crow for Democratic successes in New York, Ohio, Maysa- chusetts, Iowa and Pennsylvania. The election occurs Tuesday.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

The following from an exchange is gaod: "A correspondent asked us the origin of the phrase. He isn't in It. v lt was first used by an editor who died and went to heaven and looked around for the man who took his paper three years and then left it in the postofllce marked Refused.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

CARNEGIE has contracted to build a tower in Chicago, ll20 feet high, for Sl 300 ,0C0. The kifliel tower in Paris will be ealipsed badly.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

TnIs part of the great common wealth of Arkansas must be spoken to next year. We haven't had any good hiscusslon of public questions from non residents for about four years. Good honest speakers, whether on pol, Nics or other subjects do much good. Q
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

I.EsASoS. Ky. April 2. 1890. Radam's Aicrobc Killer Co..
 Nashville. Tonn.: Gent flcmeu-I have usei two gallons Of Mi cFohe Killer for indigestion and general de Iiilty. | ana in better health than I have hecu for years Thauks Co Mir. Wm. Radau for h.s wonderful discovery.
 Respectfully,
 A:sSIE ADAMS. For sale by Il. Evans < Co.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

SUNoL has beaten the worlds best trotting tune for one mile, by making it in 2:0st, beating Maud $. one quarter of d second.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
McElree's Wine of Cardui

and THEDFoRO'S BLACK DRAUGHT are ior sale by the following merchants in Forrest City: N. Evans X Co.
 Winthrop & Co.
 C. F. Hinton.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
A 1riaI Trip.

The Memphis Weekly Commercial will be sent on trial Four Months for Twenty Five Cents. You can leave your order with E. l.. Vadakin or send direct to the office of publication. Ad- dress, THE COMMERCIAL,
 Memphis, Tenn.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

TIE Lee County Courier comes to our table enlarged and greatly im- proved. It is a paper of which the eitizens of Lee county may well feel nroIld
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
VOLUME XXI.

IT don't look much like we are Roing to be in it. when they count rp Arkansas Worlds Fair Fund.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

S2O 70 Total fines and licenses, S29 co Respectfully submitted,
 T. l.. PREwETT,
 City Marshal The report showing yhO have worked and who have not worked the streets, which was incomplete, was laid over til next meeting foe completion. Bill of Landvoigt & Nadakin was returned by Finance Committee for consideration at the next meeting. Council then adjourned.
 JNo. M, BROws, Mayor. s. Nj. Blalock, Recorder.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
City Council.

The City Council met in special ses- sion on the 27th, Mayor Brown presid- ing Roll call showrs the following officers pTesznt: S. NJ. Blalock. record CT; Aldermen ]. F.. Stone. J. 1T. Cole, J. D Baugh, and R. NJ. Williams.
 Minutes of the Eseyious meeting were read and approved.
 Report of tue marshal for Septem- Der was read and ordered filed. Re- port was as follows:
 FORREST CITY, Ger. %, ol. To the Honorable Mayor and members of the City Council
 Please allow me to make my report as City Marshal for Septe mber, 1891:
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

For I'd by T. Evans N @.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
A Few Qualifications.

The following is worth careful atten- tion and re-reading. Cut it out and paste 1t where you can refer to Il often.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-12-03
Fish That Shoot Flies

There is a curious fish of the Indian
ocean, to which, although it has long
been known to naturalists. attention has
recently been called on account of some
new observations of its peculiarities. 1t
is fiat and chubby. not unlike the ordi-
nary sunfish, and seldom exceeds seven
or eight inches in length.
1t is furnished with short snout or
:nuzZle, which, as we shall see, serves
very much the purpose of sportsman 5
gun. 1t is fond of insects, and its
method of capturing them has suggested
It's name of the archer.
Swimming close beneath the surface
it watches the brilliant flies fitting
above. and, having selected one to its
fancy, suddenly thrusts it's muzzle out.
and with almost unerring marksman-
ship discharges several drops of water
at its victim.
Confused by the watery projectiles,
and with its wings entangled' and rem
dered temporarily useless, the insect falls
upon the surface of the sea, and is i'm
mediately seized by it's voracious enemy,
The fish is said to be able to bring
down fly in this manner from height
of two or three feet.
Some OF the inhabitants of Java keep
these little fish in captivity for the sake
IF watching them practice their archery
upon flies and ants suspended above
them.-Youth's Companion.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-12-03
JOckeYing Authors.

Apropos of horses. Do you know how
important good jockeying is to authors?
Judicious management; letting the pub
lie see your animal just enough, not too
much; holding him up hard when the
market is too full of him; letting him out
at just the right buying intervals; al
ways gently feeling his mouth; never
Stacking and never jerking the rein
this is what l mean by jockeying.
When an author has number of
books out a cunning hand will keep
them all spinning, as Signor Blitz does
his dinner plates, fetching each one up
as it begins to "wabble" by an advertise
ment, puff or quotation.
Whenever the extracts from living
writer begin to multiply fast in the
paper without obvious reason there is IA
new book or new edition coming. The
extracts are ground bait.-Oliver Wen
dell Holmes.