The Forrest City times., 1893-08-11
Capt: J. G. Stern will start for Chi


 The game law permits the chase of festive deer after August 1st
 Miss Lutie Beck has been on the sick liSt several days, but is convalescent.
 Prof. Geo. l.. Jackson sends us two poles of cotton from his farm near Ev- ans school house, being the first upland cotton this season.
 Miss Fannie Winfield will teach private school at the Crawle school house. commencing September 4. Pop ular prices. Inquiry solicited.
 Miss Mabel Loda returned Sunday night from a pleasant visit to friends at Forrest City. Miss Willie Mcdaniel, one of Forrest City's most popular young ladies, returned with her.-The Soliphone.
 One of the best things we can say for our canning factory is that it gives em- ployment to many small boys. and some larger ones, who have heretofore had nothing to do and done it with vengeance.
 There will be match game of base ball in this city next Monday afternoon, on the grounds near the canning facto- ", between the Marianna Kids and a Forrest City nine. All are cordially invited to witness it.
 Chas. H. Sanders, l.. Mallory. T.. Jackson. Chas Lewis and c. A. Wal ker fished at Burnt Cane one day last week, resulting in the best catch of tue season-17O speckeled perch. Trolling was the art employed.
 ,., T l,. to consider any propositions for build ing site for the new school house. Let any person who has q suitable place to donate or sell, file full information with the board and ask their consideration. Ervine Haskins, nephew of Capt. Haskins of this city, left for Virginia yesterday. where he will enter school. Eryine has been resident of our town | for several months and has made many friends who will regret very much to learn of his departure.
 l Crop reports have been very encOur- aging of late. and several planters say | that the prospect is the best they have | had since 1882 Rain is needed at this time very much, and unless there is a rainfall within the next ten days crops 1 Cashier Sanders was so elated over his success at fishing last week, that he claims the championship, and offers to give the "so-called' lessons in the art Tom Gray was heard to remark that he was opposed to seining. What his reference was we know not. Crop reports have been very encour- aging of late, and several planters say l that the prospect is the best they have had since 1892. Rain is needed at this time very much, and unless there ls rainfall within the next ten days crops will be materially damaged.
 Harry Knight and Bert R. Shade re. l turned from Chicago, and other points where they visited relatives and friends Saturday. They can tell you all about the Fair, and their pictures Of tht beauties of Midway are wrought il glowing colors. Give them a call.
 THE TIMES would like very much tt
 hear from the people on the location O the new school house. And it would especially be proud to hear from those who have nice locations which the' will donate for school purposes. There should be no delay in the preparation: to build.
 A frst-class school building ant graded school will do more to revive Forrest City than any one thing w' know of. It will restore confidence as it were, and then, too, a half doZeI or so of factories of the various kind: which this section is specially adapted would net the town handsome profit
 A reception, mplimentary to Mis- Emma Clark of Marianna, was held a the residence of Mrs. E. Cummings las night. Vocal and instrumental music conversations, etc.. was lndulged Il luntil late hour. Cream an cake wer served. The evening passed pleasahtl. to all. Miss Lola made a charming hostess.
 Have you tried Plantation Liver Pill for habtual constipation? They arr perfectly delightful and sure cure Price 25cts. Sold by l.. Rollwage S Co.,. Pettus Bros X Buford, Gormal
 & Barrow and $. H. Mann, J. w Beck S Co, Forrest City, and l. Gold berg. Wheatley, Ark; W. $. x J. L Hughes and $. l.. Andrews & Co. Haynes, Ark.
 A western man has invented plal for collecting his subscriptions Una might be of value in other branches O business. He sends out his bills an, waits reasonable time before he fol lows it with another dun. In case tn second call is not answered he takes | for granted that the subscriber is dead and an obituary notice" is publishe in the next edition of the paper.-EA When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.