The Forrest City times., 1893-12-29
Our line of Clothing is Great in ex-

points about 1t. the most pleasing is the price. J. w. Beck t Go.
 Mrs. c. H. Lewis, of Little Rock, accompanied by her very interesting children, came over Tuesday evening on a short visit to her sister. Mrs. Landvoigt, and niece, Mrs. Vadakin. She went to Memphis last evening af- ter very pleasant visit.
 MT. and Mrs. T. B. Barlow, of Mem phis, and MT. and Mrs. Tim Fzell, of Wynne, spent Christmas in the city, guests of the parents of the two ladies. MT. Havens accompanied Mrs. Barlow to Memphis Tuesday night, that being his first visit to the Bluff City ill six years.
 Mir and Mrs. Dan Wylds entertained number of friends Tuesday, and re- galed them with a Bear Dinner.n The table was ladened also with nu- merous and sundry other good things, and all who were so fortunate as to be present, are loud in singing the praises of their charming hostess and genial host. :.
 The following charming young women and gallant gentlemen, of Ma rianna, came up Wednesday to visit friends and attend the grand ball. Misses Jessie and Nellie Nunnally. Carrie and Mary Wood Robinson. and Daisy Banks, and Mrs. Wm. Ford. Messrs. Dudley Clarke, Hugh Nixon, Wm. Barnes, Billie Sims, Eli Vandress and Roy Carter.
 T When you are suffering you want re- lief. It may be had through the me dium of pure and carefully compoun- 6Q6 hn unless drugs are pure and fresh and properly compounded desired results can not be obtained. The Evans Phar- macy receives fresh goods monthly, and employs men registered by examina- tiOn. They do not hesitate to guaran- tee their Prescription work.
 E. J. Badinelli's saloon, opposite the l.. R. & M. By, on North Front street. is headquarters for all kinds of Fine Wines. Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Ike Mallory, the genial manager, is al- ways on hand to attend to the wants of his customers and friends, and will see to it that they have the best in the house, both as regards goods and att tention. Give Ike call, when yon want the very best whiskey to be had in this market. Don't fail to see the huge barrel.
 Yesterday afternoon Squire Boyle's court was the scene of lively rencon- tre. While Attorney John Gatling was addressing the jury in a civil suit. Attorney Philander Littell took ex- ception to his argument, and called him liar. No sooner said than the strong right arm of Gatling reached the ear of Littell, and for while the tussel was lively. They were separated and the case went on to it's termination. But the dignity of Squire Boyle's court must be sustained, consequently War rant was issued for Littell.
 Mrs. H. w. Winthrop was the recip- tent of numerous handsome presents Christmas from her boarders. Capt. T. E HaskinS sent her beautiful sil- yer cake stand. and she received d sil- yer set of of four pieces from Messrs. c. H. Sanders, s. B. Hays. J. H. Col Her, Virgil Owen, 5. R. Shade Coday Fowler, D. c. Webb and $. Fl. Tipton. These very kind remembrances were highly appreciated by Mrs. w. and we take this occasion on her behalf to ex- press her thanks. May each Christmas which may come to be celebrated by them be as happy as the one just passed.
 At the Christmas tree, Monday night Old Santa Claus sang out the name of Col. Ed Landvoigt, and that gentleman was presented with an elegantly done up package. On opening the afOrsaid package the Col. was under the irn- pression that the contents was d con- tract to clear Blackfsh Bayou of tho logs that ObStruct that stream, and not
 4l, 1>,,f hn machinery accompanying. A closer illusion of a fat contract. What was taken for "machinery." was an i'm mense fish line. Had Jonah such d line, he could have turned the tables on the whale,
 A package at the express office Mon- day, was why Chas. H. Sanders Was tripping it so lightly towards the depot Christmas afternoon. Visions of cost ly gifts, or loving tokens. illuminated his cheery face with smiles sweeter than sunbeams chasing each other over a buckwheat patch. From Memphis, weight 9h pounds, express paid. was what the agent replied to his inquiries as he handed out a strongly bound package. Without further barley, out came the knife and strings and wrap per began to fly. Soon tiring of this, a colored boy was conscripted into ser vice, and after pounds ounces of wood, twine and paper filtered the floor, the end was reached, and with eager, trembling fingers the last string was cut and the last wrapper torn off, disclosing to a gaping crowd of curious clerks and loungers. all immense fish line. Mir. Sanders is now prepared to tackle anything that floats in the water