The Forrest City times., 1892-03-11

stances are now such as to render the success of this enterprise very probable. Our people are fully aroused to the importance of school progress. The growth of the country demands greater edu- cational facilities, and they will be supplied in due time.
 The legal and medical profes- sions are we'll represented, in both of which arc found gentlemen whose regulations are widespread, even beyond the limits of the State.
 Tho newspaper wants of the county are supplied by THE FoR- REST CITY TIMES, large seven column quarto, the management of which spare no expense to procure the very best editorial and me- chanical skill in the country. Its subscription list is large and con- stantly receiving accessions, and Its clientsge is composed of a class of citizens who are able and will ing to spend money for what they wish, consequently it offers one of the best mediums in the State through which the advertiser may reach the desirable customer. In addition 10 it's splendid newspaper outfit, THE TIMES has one of the very best equipped book and job offices in the country, and is Tn charge of oue of the most expert printers in the South. The work turned out by this office is equal to that executed anyw here, and the enterprise is a credit to the town.
 All branches of trade are em- brsced iu the industries of Forrest City. Nearly all the business houses are two-story bricks (see first page), and compare favorably with the buildings of like class in much moro pretentious towns. The mechanics are, with few excep. tions, masters ot their respective callings, sober, industriou us and provident, and would be a credit to any community. There are some fifty firms doing business here, covering the entire feld--dry goods, groceries, hardware. farm ing implements, stoves, drugs, res taurants, bakeries and confeoton- cries, blacksmith, wood, locksmith and gunshops, shoeshops, mil lin cry, livery stables, etc. About dozen of these establishments carry stocks of general merchandise rang. ing in value from $15,00 to $50,- 900. The Bank of Eastern Arkan- sas, established in 1886, with cap- ital stock of $50, 900, has proven most profitable and successful en- terprise. When this bank opened it's doors for business there was no clearinghouse nearer than Memphis or Helena, which cities are equi. distant from this point. For years the need of such an institution had been felt, but it was thought the country had not advanced sufficient !y to justify it. Men wore cautious about investing their money Tn an untried field. After considerable hesitation, company was organ ized, S30, 900 subscribed and paid in, and the bank opened. J. w. Wynne was president and Charles II. Sanders cashier. It was thought the original capital would be suffi- cient to transact all the business offered, but the mistake was soon apparent. Then the capital stock was increased to $50, 900, and the croakers shook their heads and pre- dicted failure. But it didn't fail. On the contrary 1t was found that $50, ,000 would not meet the de- mands of the growing business of the bank, and the capital stock was gu subsequently, increased to $l00,O 900, which was paid up long ago, and the bank has 8 good surplus. Upon the removal of President Wynne to Memphis Tn 1889, James Russell was elected prssldent, and his splendid executive ability has con tributed much to the success winch the Bank of Eastern Arkansas has steadily enjoyed, while the able cashier, MT. Sanders, is considered one of the most accomplished finan- ciers in the country. This bank is considered one of the solid institu. tons of this section of the state, is in ( most fourishing condition and enjoys the fulf confidence of the people. Able men compose the board of directors, as follows : J. W. Beck, of J. W. Beck & Co.,; Jas. Russell, of Russell, Graham X Co.,; l.. RolIwage, of L. Rollwage & Co.,; W. H. Mcdaniel, capitalist and planter; R. M. Smith, of Smith; Graham & Jones, Wynne, Ark, w. NJ. Block, real estate dealer, Vanndale, Ark; Geo. P. Taylor, of Taylor X lizard, real estate and insurance agents; A. Becker, of Becker X Lewis; J. w. Wynne, of Wynne, Love & Co.,, Memphis, Tennessee.
 The trade of the various stores amounts to about Sl, 1000, 900 annu- ally. The shipments from this point the present season will ap- proximate 10000 bales, but this dnao not ranrasant tha entire