The Forrest City times., 1892-01-01

Some of the saloons, which closed at II o'clock last night, were found draped in mourning this morning.
 The Forrest City orchestra has made such progress that it's music has be- come source of delight to all who hear 1t and is one of the institutions of which our people may well entertain feelings of priie.
 Marshal T. E. Prewett became sud- denly quite ill yesterday morning, though his condition is not regarded as serious. In the meantime his father, F. M. Prewett, is looking after the peace and quiet of the city.
 Miss Mona rrewett of Memphis was in the city Monday. Miss Mona, who recently graduated from the training school for nnrses, will, on January l |, take charge of the woma',s hospita, in Memphis, most responsible posi- ton.
 Judge II. c. Rasland. one of the oldest and foremost citizens of Lee county and well known in this city, died yesterday morning. He was d man of sterling worth, gentleman in the true sense of the term, and uniyer- sally esteemed.
 " C "VlC ciloUI tAiiS nun lllilk d crayon portrait, taken from life, evinc- ing decided artistic talent on the part of the executor, Miss Lucy Williams, daughter of Hon. R. j. Williams of this place, Miss Lucy is attending the Clara Conway institute in Memphis.
 Dr. and Mrs. J E Stone entertained few friends oue evening last week. The pleased guests were: Mesdames c. L. Eggleston andJ. B. Ramsey; Misses Rosa Lanier, Salie Lanier and Clara May; Messrs. c. l.. Eggleston, J. B. Ramsey, E. Hurley, L. Mallory and R. l.. Pettus.
 Little Guy Cotton recently received the present of a good pony from his father, and he was, as most boys would be, very proud of his possession. Gu Tuesday last the pony was struck and killed by an engiue on the Littla Rock aud Memphis railroad. to the intense grief of the youthful owner.
 The frm name of II. Evans & Co has been changed, and will hereafter be known ss J. J. Evans. The senior partner, H. Evans, has retired from the drug business, which will be car ried on by the juninr, J. l. (Bnd) Evans, who has hren in charge hereto fore, and ~ao deserves credit fer hav- ing built up ore nf tl!e most suce eSs- ful tradcg in Eastern Arkansas.
 On the evening of the 22d ut. tue Right Reverend H. N. Pierce, bishop of the Episcopal church of Arkansas, preached at the Methodist church and confirmed two persons. At D Fl. the same day the bishop confirmed Mrs. N. G. Hatcher at the home of her son, D. B. Hatcher. On account of the in- clemency of the weather the congrega- ton at the church was very small. The bishop left the following day for his home in Little Rock.
 All the saloons in this city closed at II o'clock last night, Judge Coffey re- serving his decision as to the granting Of licenses until Monday. It is the consensus of opinion that this decision will be adverse to the saloon men, while, without doubt, the fact remains that those favoring the granting of licenses are in the majority. The old t0pers who failed to secure jug last night were complaining this morning of an intolerable "dryness," and the maledictions illuminated against the local option regime were thermal in their tone and picturesque in their variety. The jug trade will now be resumed in ali it's splendid proportions.