The Forrest City times., 1892-06-17

The west bound night train now passes this place at l0:l3 instead of 9:30, as formerly, and the morning train passes at 9:54. five minutes later than its former time. This enables persons to remain in Memphis until IS o'clock at night and then reach home by bedtime.
 Why have Chills, Ague and Fever, suffer death and take gallons of nau- seous drugs to cure them? If you keep "IIepaticure" in your home and take it to regulate and purify the great organs of life, Blood, Liver and Kidneys, you will never be sick, we guarantee. Sold by druggists.
 Mrs. Emily Harris and daughter, Miss Laura, of Spartanburg, 5. C., are visiting Mrs. E. Bonner and Mrs. Mary E. Harris in this city, who are cousins of their guests. It had been nineteen years since these rela. tives met We hope their visit will prove pleasant one.
 Children's day was delightfully."- cele- brated at Palestine last Sunday, and the following spectators from Forrest City attended,: Mesdames Mason, John son, Aldridge and Featherston; Misses Lula, Lida and May Mason, Pearl Den- his, Bertie Fizer, EulaWilliams, Louise Laughinghouse, Garnet Fitzpatrick. and Lady Sweet; Messrs. Marshall Gaines, Tom Hester and N. E. Fizer. These guests were royalty entertained by the hospitable people of our enter prising neighbor. Another of Forrest City's schoolgirls was hOnored by the Clara Conway in- stitute of Memphis. at the close of the term just ended, which adds to the pride THE TIMES feels for our young people. Miss Lucy Williams, daughter of Hon. K. J Williams. was presented with an art scholarship for the best work done in that line. she surpassing the efforts of all contestants, regardless of the length of time they had been taking lessons. This is. indeed, distinction of which Miss Lucy and her friends may feel justly proud. We congratu- late her.
 The Peoples party held its township conventions throughout the county last Saturday. Madison township conven- ton was called to order at o'clock, and was slimly attended. Hon. E. Bon ner was elected chairman and D. M. Wilson. jt., secretary. The following delegates were chosen to attend the county convention, which meets in this city tomorrow: l.. F. Feataerston. ID. Nj. Wilson, jr.. William Epps, Hunter Crippen, John Usery. Isaac Walden, E. Bonner, William Bonds (cOl.) and another whose name we failed to learn. The convention tomorrow will select delegates to the state, congressional | and judicial conventions.
 The game of ball between the "MOther liubbards" and the 'Cl0wns" at the fair grounds Wednesday after noon WAS well attended and proved a complete success. The boys were slad in fantastic costumes and their appear ance upon the street, accompanied by the cornet band, created considerable
 merriment. The Mother Hubbards'' were defeated by the Clowns" by a score of 14 to 6. After the game a ''pOtato race" was inaugaurated. In this game potatoes are laid upon the ground about two yards apart for fifty or seventy five yards. The contestants, one at a time, go to the first potato, Ipick it up and return to the headline; then to the second, taking it back to the deadline, and 80 ou until all the potatoes are placed at the deadline. The player accomplishing the feat in the shortest time is the winner. E. H. Jackson won tlle game, with Cullen Britton second and Charley Izard third. l The contest was very exciting and ellie tied great applause. The gate receipts were Sl2.50, which will go into the I Episcopal church fund.