The Forrest City times., 1891-04-24

James M. Davis was in town Wed nestlay. Jim is Il good. big heafte, fellow. He is perhaps little enthusl astic on certain lines. but then rigll clever anyway and very we'll posted.
 .I. R. Neblett. formerly with Y |
 Izar,l S Co.,, is now travelling for Mei rjwpathpr N Co, tobacco dealers. 0 Clarksville, Tenn. and is quite success ful. He has been in town this week.
 Having purchased A. NJ. Mussou beautiful and extensive line of fin Silverware. we propose to dispose of | at cost Call early and secure a bar gain. H. EVANS N co.
 The life and mission of St. John tn
 Baptist was shown up in beautifu light hy Rev. MT. Cason, last Sunda night. at the Baptist church. H. handled the subject in Il masterly man Mer.
 A very select and beautiful assort ment of all the latest styles in Straw Hats. just from the factory, may b, found at II. E. Gwyn X Co.'S 1o' will find any kind of d hat you want il their stock,
 On. m, eye. See the hobby line O Gents Furnishing Goods at the mann moth store of Russell Graham x Co Their stock is complete in all things and prices SD low that it is waste oI time to look elsewhere.
 Our waterworks attracted the atten | tion of President Harrison. while passing tn ough our town. 1t was q 1 puzzler to him. judging from the way | he pointed at it. Perhaps he mistook it tor q patent gallows.
 | Logs and stumps are no longer q ! terror in tbe land Gaines. Hesk-tt X 1 Co.'S Guns lay them out. County | township and farm rights for sale Office and depot at Winthrop & Co drug store. Call and examine.
 It is to be deplored, the slim attend ance at our churches, occupied as they are by ministers of ability. The minis ters need encouragement, and nothing would be more pleasing to them than d full attendance every Sabbath.
 Miss Anna Ward, of Memphis. has been in the city this week visiting hel brother. II. K. Ward. the popular ac- countant at l.. Rollwage X Co.'S, and friends She has been Il guest at the home of Dr. S Mrs. J. E. Stone.
 J. r. tondren witnessed the flight of the prisoner Wednesday. that being his first visit to the court house. Tom ! is a close applicant to duties and sel- dom has an opportunity to participate 1 in the little cxeltements about town. Walter Archer, the genial clerk at Beck X Dickerson's mill, went to Union City, Tennessee. last week and brought home d beautiful bride. They will reside in this county for the pres. ent. We wish them much happiness. Persons living outside of the city who are in need of anything in our line should not forget to send i'll their orders for a gallon of the James II. Russell Whisky. It is eleven years old. Wolff X Coleman, sole agents in Forrest City.
 We return thanks to Mrs. K. l.. Minor. of Phenix, Arizona. Tor beau tifully illustrated descriptive history of Arizona and it's resources. It con tains much useful knowledge in re- gard to that to most of usl compara- lively unknown region.
 The Southern Building and Loan Association is in a ilouiishiug condi- | -f annum since it's organization and has never sustained a loss, If you want to increase your stock or buy new stock call on E. l.. Vadakin.
 George W. Cook s. addition to the town of Forrest City d,as not yet been sold ont. A few more chmce lots may still be secured at reasonable price and on terms tn suit purchasers. An opportunity is here offered to make d good paying investment.
 On entering our court house gorge ons rainbow encircling the throne of justice and Il banner i'll the corner in- vitiug little children to enter. makes one feel selse of security; yet the correspondent If the Memphis Conn mercial has the audacity to refer to the building as a shell.
 The brass band was out serenading "Wednesday night. and paid the secre- tary call. Although the music was not perhaps as even and harmonious as could be expected from professionals 1t WAS perfectly and astonishimgly fine for our amaturers. They have only been practicing about four weeks
 By mistake tn last weeks TIMES the St. Francis County Teachers Associa- ton was announced to meet on last Saturday 1t should have read for to morrow, the 18th inst. The Associa- ton will meet in the NJ. k. church ut 9:30 Il. m. State Superintendent Pro lessor Shinn will in all probability be present. A good attendance is de- sired.
 The petitionof certain citizens to the county court, praying that license be refused to liquor dealers, within three miles of the Baptist church in Forrest City. and which was decided against them and appealed to the circuit court, is up for hearing to. day. Able counsel has been employed on either side, and considerable interest is being mani fested.
 A committee appointed by the city council tc rent Il mayor office, secured the Harper building, on the south side. A platform for His Honor. railing to prevent crowding the court, and seats for bystanders will be provided, and the room nicely and conveniently ar ranged. This Is step in thu direction of progress which is commendable. Enterprise, where ever displayed, is satisfying.