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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05

ONYX AwNINas-Entire new and fast in
olors and exquisite in designs. at Mamaux
Sons, $50 Penn avenue. Tel. 1872. Thsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05
so Doz. Ladies' Vests e5c, Formerly SOC

Genuine Swiss ribbe', low neck, no sleeves:
% doz. sam&i in genuine Isle SOC. formerly
75c. a. G. CAMPBELL & SoEs,
27 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05

A QUARTER of million barrels is the en-
pacity of the Iron City Brewing Company,
an undeniahle tribute to its superiority,
purity and refreshing Qualities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05

TIE greatest spring and summer beverage
is the Iron City Brewing Company's lager
beer
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05

LATEST novelties from Paris and New York
in ladies' and children's hats bonnets and
toQues. MILE E. DREYER, ga Penn av.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05
Special Sale Point D'Irlande Laces.

Greatest values we have ever offered in
white, ecru and beige. Exquisite patterns
l5c to S. A. q. CAMPBELL & SONS,
u Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05

WHO would not give IS cents to free their
house from reaches. bedbugs, etc? Bugine
will do it without doubt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05
$1.25 A YARD.

New Dress Goods and Suit
ings, choice fine ones, soc, 6oc,
75c ST, S1.25 and $1.5o-the
best of the season and at prices
that demonstrate that we pro-
pose it shall pay people to
come.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05

--LATEST novelties from Paris and New York
IN ladies' and children'S hats, bonnets and
to4ues. MILE Z. DREYER, 644 Penn av.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05

HAvE you noticed how easy it Is to locate
a room in the To Let Rooms cen. q word
advertising columns Of the Daily and
Sunday DISPATCH?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05
1875 Patterns,

Ranging from the cheaper
"fancies" to the finest Chinese
and Japanese weaves.
Straw Mattings not being
an American manufacture, the
Mckinley, bill removed the
duty giving us the finer quail
tiles at much lower prices than
ruled last year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05
$2 A AYARD.
$I.50 A YARD.

The above are the greatest
values in Grenadines we have
ever seen, and we know the
ladies will say so the moment
they see them, Note that the
$3.50 and 81 goods are 48
inches wide.
Something very choice and
new at Silk Department in all
SILK CREPE CORDU-
ROYS. Beiges, Silver Greys,
Navy, Old Rose and other
street and evening colors, will
make exquisite gowns,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05
Marriage Licenses Issued Yesterday.

italian AWNINGS. perfectly fast colors, at
& Sons, 539 Penn avenue. Thsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05

BARGAINS in wall paper at SOB Market ST.
July first. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05

WEAR Littelss 100 laundried white shirts.
203 Smit--leld street, TTssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05

MEMS UNDERWEAR.
SPECIAL TWO DAYS SALE.

There is such thing as clinging to
good thing too long. Doubtless many
reader of these words is still clinging to the
Underwear we sold them last winter. It's
good yet too good for this sort of weather;
pack it away and select from new spring
stock at remarkable prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05

cases Silk Finished Balbriggan, pearl button Al
French colarette neck, old gold or pearl color, uQ
worth 75c; special sale price,. ............. II
100 dozen Mems two-thread genuine French
Babriggan Shirts Drawers, absolutely fast
black sizes "a to 50. These cannot be i'm Az
ported to sell under S1.25 each Our price ut
during special sale Observation-Disclosures. 1u
cases Mems Real Maco Yarn Balbriggan
Shirts or Drawers, superfne gauge best finish All
Their actual worth is 75c but the special sale uH
price is only. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Iu
Scrivens Elastic Seam Jean Drawers which
all other houses have sign contract to sell mn
them at 81, we will sell you them during special M
sale dI... W
Best Peperel Jean Drawers in Pittsburg double ,iU
sewed and full size, worth 5oc.............. U
3 cases Ribbed Silk Mixed Shirts or Drawers
in flesh color or blue, goods soldfhf m
elsewhere as bargain at S225 Special sale i, h.
Complete line of extra size Shirts or Drawers
in Gauze, Balbrggan Merino, Gossamer
Lse Thread shirts or drawers A to 56 inch
4oc to $3.50 each
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05
Novelties.
''InIaid Cotton Warp" Mattings

(seamless) are the latest thing
of high grade, in fine straw
and close weave, and are most
artistic in designs and color
effects. Being seamless, they
are the same on both sides.
Cotton warp being substituted
for grass, the permanent wear
is largely increased.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-05
The ''DoubIe-D Dyed Seamless

thu DUuUtC-OyCu OC0IIIICSo
is an improvement on the "in-
serted" or STRAW embroider-
ed. mattings. of last year. By
a new invention, the colored
figures are made alike on both
sides, practically almost doub-
ling its wearing value.
N. BY the roll (4o
yards), we allow a reduction
of S., or SC per yard. Our
roll, prices range from
The Forrest City times., 1892-03-11

J. II. Bard, manager of the Western Union Telegraph com pany's office in this city, and sig. nal service officer of the United States government, having charge of the weather and turning out n quality equal to that of any other of Uncle Sans representatives. The subject of this sketch was born near Bards town, Ky ou the very day that Grandpa" Harrison died, which occurred just fifty years ago; consequc ntly Mr. Bard ls fifty years old, and is also a grandpa" In his carly youth Mr. Bard learned the art of telc- graphy, and has like all telegraph CTS seen service in all it's phases, having been manager at Bowling Green, Ky, Corinth, Miss. Helena, Ark, Jackson, Tenn, and was placed in charge of tho telegraph and signal service sta tion at this place in 1888, whero he has since remained, and no man has ever gwen so much satisfac- uon to the pubhe or tho company as MT. Bard. Ills sterlng worth, close attention to business and nnfaihng courtesy havo won for hIm tho highest esteem of all with whom he has come m con- tact. Mr. and Mrs Bard have two children, one of whom (WIllle) Is night chief operator of the Little Rock telegraph office, ani tho other (Addre) IS the wife of Mr. John Nichols, a woll-known young business man of this city.
 1npohtics Mr Bard is a democrat. He Is q consistent member of tho Old School Presbyterian church.
The Forrest City times., 1892-03-11
II. W. WINTHROP

Is a direct descendent of ex- Governor Winthrop of Massachu- sctts, and was born in Vermont, as tho son of William and Ann (Hcr- ron) Winthrop. in 1889. He is of Scotch-Irish descent. When but a boy he ran away from home to seek his fortune, but was over taken al B.oten by his father and returned home. Shortly alter wards he again left home, and at the date of the war was again in Massachusetts. He joined com pany A, Fifty-third Massachusetts regiment, and served little moro than one J ear. and was honorably discharged. Afterwards joined lhc Eleventh New York cavalry, and was promoted to first lieutenant but declined to serve anu resign ing his position he went into the sutler's department, and was bri. gade sutler over the Eleventh New York cavalry, Second Iowa and Twelfth Illinois. At the close of the war he found himself in Memphis, Tenn, where he pur- chased an interest in n steamboat with intent to do trading busi- ness on the St. Francis river. Ali ter making one trip and landing at Madison. this county, he was ac- costed by familiar faces, who in quired if he recognized them, and If he was their captor during the war. With some fear he admitted his identity and was at their mercy. But there was TO thought of harm to him. It was remembered that when he was captor he was at the same time friend. His men, all federal sol diers, had given their rations to the Confederates and the kindness had never been forgotten. Our sub ject was royalty entertained by his former captiyes, who seemed graiified 10 have an opportunity to show their thanks for his former libcrality. The association was so pleasant, and for other reasons, he disposed of his interest in the boat and located at Madison, where he entered the grocery business with Cole X Prewett. Mr. Winthrop was afterwards appointed chief clerk of the United States Bureau. has been United States assessor of the Eastern district of Arkansas, United States collector of the same district, assessor of St. Francis county for six years. postmaster at Forrest City six years, and has served in several other official capacities creditably. In 1873 he raised company in Forrest City and with them went 10 support
The Forrest City times., 1892-03-11

Is one of the most successful residents of St Francis county. llo is of Scotch-Irish descent and was born m Laudcrdalc county, Tenn, in April. 1879. He spent hs early days on tho farm, and attended tho common and high schools of hIs county and also had the advantages of n prlvate tutor. On hls return from school ho was appointed surveyor of Cross county, winch position he held. also giving his attention to teaching, uniIl 1871. He then started the Wlttsburg Gazette, the first newspaper published in that county, winch he continued 10 publish nntll he was elected clerk of the circuit court, Tn which capacity he continued 10 serve hIs country untIl the adoption of the new constitution Tn 1874, when he was again a candidate on tho republican ticket. but was defeated by a small majority. He then located Tn St. Francis county and em parked Tn farming, and also erected a steam gun, which proved very profitable enterprise. In April, 1872, Mir Fitzpatrick was unlted Tn mar riage 10 Mss Sallie E. Eldridge, and they have five lovely chIld- ren, Eola, Garneit, Ernest D., Kate and Garfield. In 1883 MT Fitzpatrick was appointed post master of Forrest City, holding that office until CleveIand's an- mlnlstratlon. In September, 1886, he was elected clrcu.t clerk. which position he filled with satisfaction to the people and credit 10 hlm- selt. He IS n member of the l. o. 0. F., K. of L., K. of H., and of tho mercantile firm of II. B. GwNn X Go.
The Forrest City times., 1892-03-11

The senior member of the firm of Pcttus Bros. X Buford, was born in Oxford, Miss, November 12, 1862, and was tho fourth of eight children of Dr. l.. C. and s. J. (Speed) Pettus. In May, 1870, he located at Mason, Tenn, where he received.n common school educa- tion. Afterwards, in 1880, he re- moved with his father to Forrest City. where he has since resided. II first filled the position of sales man with Brandon Bros, remain ing with them two years, when he was rendered and accepted the position of head salesman with Wynnc, Dennis X Beck, with whom he remained until their dissolution, December 3lst, 1888. As n mem- bcr of the firm of J. w. Beck X Co.,, successors to Wynnc, Dennis < Beck, he continued his former duties and controlled a consider. able trade. In September, 1891, hN ipi ihSo A eo H"i 'i'iNh r "i'ii his brother. Mir. G. B. Pettns, and Mr. w. H. Buford, under tho firm name of Pcttns Bros. & Buford, and on October lst retired from the firm of J. w. Beck X Co to per form his duties to the new firm. The subject of this notice is an ex- ample of energy and push. He is highly esteemed by all with whom he comes in contact, either in a business or social way, and is des- tined to become leading factor in the business of Forrest City. He is a careful business man, pays close attention to the details of his business, and knows how to buy to suit his cusi omcrs and build up the constantly growing trade of his firm
The Forrest City times., 1892-03-11
IcIIce.

Is a native of Tennessee, and was born Tn Maury county Tn lS47, as the son of w. A. and Sarah (Joyce) Dooley. He re- ceIved Lls literary education in the schools of his native state, afterwards entering seminary near Memphis. where he was at the beglnnlng of the war. Put ,lng aside his books he jolned McDonald's company of N. $. Forests regiment of cavalry, serving Tn tho confederate army two and half years. He was severely wounded twice. Elsh- teen of hls company were shot down, and he narrowly escaped tho ball winch passed through h,s arm, knocking the mounting off hls gun and lnjurlng him quite seriously. When he was sufficiently recovered he re-en- tered the servIce and remained until the final surrender. Alter tho close of the war pr. Dooley engaged m farming, but attend ed school duriog the winter of 1866 and subsequently, commenced the study of hIs profession under tho tutelage of Dr. R. $. Edward; and afterwards with Dr. ". r Southern. In 1870 Dr. Dooley located Tn Forrest City. Wher l he commenced business he had very lttle except courage ant determination, and he has amassco n considerable portion of thi' worlds goods. He owns one of tho most beautiful homes m Torres City. He Is greatly interested II improving the stock of Easterr Arkansas, and raises considerable thorouh bred cattle, etc. Dr Doolcy was marrled Tn thls elty to Mss R II. Johnson. He has travelled qulte extensively, IS ; genial courteous gentleman, ant erjoys the reputation of being al efficient dentlst. He became , member of the Masonic lodge whef It could boast of but few members He has held the highest offices 1T his lodge and 10 him is due muci credit for its present prosperous condition. He is president O the Eastern Arkansas Far Asso ciation, and sole inventor and pat cntee of Dooley's Cotton Picker machine winch is destined tC come into general use Tn the neal future, and make its owner q mil l lionalrc.
The Forrest City times., 1892-03-11

Senior editor of TIE FORREST CI1Y TIMES was born in Wash ington, D. c, in the year lS40. He served an apprenticeship at the printing business with Buell & Blanchard, publishers of the National Era. Alter emcrg. ing from his apprenticeship he came to Memphis in 1858, and served as foreman of the old En- qnirer job office. When the war broke out in 1861, he entered the Confederate army at the first call for volunteers. and fought through to the close of bostilitics. He was among the captured at Fort Nor gan. Among the battles in which he participated may Do mentioned those of Shiloh. BluckIand, Fort Donclson, Farmington,St River, Shclbyville. Perryvi'le. Lookout Mountain, Ringgold Gap and Fort Morgan, besides many minor en- agreements. He was among the gallant men who followed Wheeler in his famous raid through Ken lucky and Tennessee.
 When the war ended MT. Land voigt returned to Memphis and served as foreman in the printing establishments of Whitmoro Bros and Tracy < Co. In September 1886, in conjunction with K. l. Vadakin, he became interested ir TIE FORREST CIrY TIMES as it's sen for proprietor, and on the first oI March of the past year he removed to this place and will make 1t his permanent home. Mr. Landvoig' voigt is a thorough newspaper mar and is regarded as one of tht most expert printers in tht South, and to ho q complete master of the business in ali its branches His presence in TIE TlMFs new' and job office will be felt in the su perior class of work done II both branches. During his ire qucnt visits and residence in For rest City last year he made innnm erablc friends and is held in higi esteem by all who know him.
The Forrest City times., 1892-03-11

Is highly esteemed citizen and n successful farmer of St. francls county, and is fifty wars of age, having been born in this county in lS42. He has filled its positions of public trust with ability and honor He was elected treasurer of the county in 1884, res elected in 1886. and was the demo- cratic nominee in 1888, at which time the county government went into the hands of the opposition party. In religions principles ho is Baptist and in politics Il demo- crat on Baptist principles.
 "The peoples majority
 No higher authority"
 On the question Of prohibition his principle Is total abstinence, and he was the first candidate in tho county who publicly opposed and worked against the liquor traffic while making a canvass, and he stated his views to be, and he op- posed il because, 1t possesses no el- cva,ing or refining elements, but on the contrary is degrading in its influence upon humanity and con- taminatcs the very highest as well as the lowsst places in our govern ment. Mr. Wood owns and oper- ates several hundred acres of fine farming land, and is otherwise very comfortable.
The Forrest City times., 1892-03-11
lionalrc.

Jefferson B. Ramsey, third son
 of Rev x. P. and Julius D. (Waddy) Ramsey, was born March 24, 1868, at Trenton, Tenn. He learned
 tolegraphy at Union City, Tenn, when about 13 years old, which
 vocation he followed at various
 places. He entered the employ of the Illinois Central railroad at Water Valley, Miss. where he served a while as assistant agent, afterward accepting a position in the train-dispatcher's office, where he acted as operator and subse- quently as "extra" dispatcher for about two years. In the mean time he had acquired a thorough knowledge of bookkeeping in all its branches, and in 1890 came to
 Forrest City as temporary book keeper for J. W. Beck < Co.,, 10 serve during the illness of their regular book keeper, remaining four months, at the expiration of which time he took charge of the books of T. A. Hatcher, which
 position he held for about one year, when he entered the service of the newly established firm of $. Il. Mann & Go. This latter position was relinquished on the re-organ' ization of the firm on January l, 1892. On November 2, 1891, Mir. Ramsey was married to Miss Edna E. Cotton, daughter of John N. and Lou Cotton Of this city. Mr. Ramsey's education has been al- most entirely self-acquired. His business qualities and moral worth are recognized by all who know him, and he is held in high esteem by his business and social friends
The Forrest City times., 1892-03-11

Brooks in tho Brooks Baxter war. Was afterwards promoted to major of the state guards The Gap tain," as he is familiarity called, owns q beautiful home in Forrest City, and his handsome place of business on North Washington street a cut of which may be seen elsewhere. He also owns vast amount of valuable lands, and is otherwise very comfortable. His marriage with Miss Georgia John son has proved most happy one. and they have two beautiful daughters, Mary and Fannie. He is an honorcd member of tho I. o. 0. F. and A. F. & A. NJ. societies. In politics he is a republican. He is how engaged in the drug busi- ness and enjoys large and in- creasing patronage. He weighs above 200 pounds and is as liberal and generous as he is heavy.
The Forrest City times., 1892-03-11

Ex mayor of Forrest City, and a member of the firm of l.. Rollwage X Co.. ono of the leading mcrcan- tilo houses of Forrest City, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. in 1854, being reared and educated in that city. At the age of twenty years he came to Forrest City, and en- gagged as salesman in n store in this city for three months, after which he entered into tho mercan. tile business with his brother Louis. They commenced on q small scale. but by closo attention 10 business and strict economy, en- joy very extensive trade. They own five business houses besides tho one they occupy. Mir. ROllwagc was mem- Dor of the board of aldermen for some time, and go efficient were his services in tha, capacity, and so diligently did he attend 10 the dntics devolvipg upon him, that he was complimcnted with n nomina. tion for mayor of Forrest City while he was away from home ard without his knowledge. His administration was prosperous ono and quito beneficial to tho city. The law was rigidly enforced by him, and as result the city be-
 T. |
 tho state. In his domestic rola- tions Mir. RoIlwage is not less hap pilv situated. lIe married Miss Jennie Anderson, of Monroe county n graduate of Tennessee female college, and highly educated and refined lady. She is a leader in tho society of Forrest City, and n prominent member of the w. c. T
 U. in Arkansas, having been n state delegate to tho national con- vcntion held at Nashville, Tenn, in 1887. Mir. and Mrs. Rollwage are tho parents of SIX beautiful chlli, ren, Norma Otto, ,Tolise, DeVelling, Madeline and Ardalc. Mr. R. is Il son of Frederick and Nina (Kuker) Rollwagc, both natives of Ger many. His father is still living. and resides in Cincinnati, but spends about half of his timo in Forrest City, guest of his sons.
The Forrest City times., 1892-03-11

Is a native of this state. He was horn in Drew county, May Is, lS47. His father, the Rev. Wm. B. Mason, was one of the pioneer Methodist preachers of the state. He was assigned 10 tho Helena circuit in lS40, when it comprised all the territory now embraced in the Helena district, and from that time he was actively engaged m the work of the church until his death, December B, 1857. After the death of his father, his mother moved the family, consisting of three boys (of whom James was the youngesO. and one girl, back to her old home in Tennessee where she educated them as well as she could, and where they lived until the tocsin of war sounded be- tween the states, when the three boys hied off to the war. After the wer cloud had blown over and peace spread its white wings over the desolated homes and blighted fortunes of the Sunny South. James and his older brother, Ohe second, John B. Mason, having fallen at Shiloh), returned, peni- less, to their old home. James re- entered school and remained as long as his resources would allow, and then he began to teach. In 1872 he was licensed to preach and in 1876 he was ordained, since which time he has spent his time in preaching, supplementing his salary by teaching most of the time. In the spring of 1885 he landed in Forrest City, where he has since resided. He is now the pastor of three Cumberland Pres byterian congregations in this county, viz: Palestine, Good Hope and Harden's Chapel. which con gregaiions he has satisfactorily served for the past six years. He is also the efficient stated clerk of Burrow Presbytery, of which he is m active member. Besides his ministerial work he is in tho em- ploy of Messrs. l.. Rollwagc < Co, and is . very popular salesman.
The Forrest City times., 1892-03-11

Was born in St. Francis county in 1857. His father, whose full name he bears, was a native of Bedford county, Tennessee, and his mother. Harriet (Creason) Wood, of Paducah, Ky. I hey were married in Clittendcn county, and settled on a farm where they lived
 until 1879, W hen his mother, then widow, removed to Forrest City, where she died in 1880 of yellow ferer. Our subject commenced
 the tintype business in 1881, and travelled Eastern Arkansas until
 1883, when he went west and tray eled in the Indian Territory, Kan sas, Texas and New Mexico, earn ing hvlihood at the carpenter trade. In 1884 he returned to Eastern Arkansas and resumed photography, and in 1885 in part nership with W. E. Nash opened n gallery in Forrest City, continuing about year. Selling his interest Mir Wood took charge of farm as foreman. IIo was married in 1887 10 Miss Rosa Clark, and to their union has b en born two children, both girls. Soon aferward he again resumed photography, in which business he has become quite an expert. He made the majority of the exposures for our souvenir edition, and has given proof that he fully understands his chosen