The Forrest City times., 1893-04-28

get a first-claSs article of whiskey, wine, beer or brandy. Their French Imported Brandy is as good as can be found on the market.
 A large batch of candidates were in itiated into the mysteries of the Knights and Ladies of Honor last Friday af- ternoon. T!iis order is growing with wonderful rapidity in Forrest City. @- sLAck.DaAU0HT tea cures Constipation. In advance we welcome the dele gates to the grand lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Honor. The freedom of this thriving city is theirs. If they don't see what they want they must ask for it.
 The finest colt ever seen in this sec tion was a 6weeks-old exhibited on the streets yesterday morning by Capt. James Russell. This colt is the off spring of the famous "Haviland," and is a beauty.
 Would it not be better for our peo- pie to provide protection now than to wait until thousand of dollars worth of property is destroyed and then pur- chase 1t '? The town is utterly helpless against fire.
 Capt J. w. Dennis, accompanied by his son, J. w. Dennis, jr., visited Lit | tle Rock on Monday last. Captain Dennis went over to attend a meeting of the directory of the Little Rock and Memphis railroad.
 Mrs. J. l.. Scott returned last Mon day from Denison, Texas. where she has spent several weeks at the sick bedside of her father. who died during the time. We tender her our sympa thy in her bereavement.
 Hon. R. B. Macon, circuit clerk of Phillips county, was in the city this morning. MT. Macon will be pleasantly remembered by our people as one of the most effective democratic speakers who visited us during the campaign last year.
 A. R. Gould, one of L'Anguille townships energetic farmers, was in the city Saturday and favored THE TIMES with pleasant call. He re- ports very little damage from last weeks frosts and says crops are ill good condition.
 The members of the uniform rank of Knights of PythiaS are earnestly re- quested to be present at the next regu- lar meeting of the lodge, Monday night, May l. There will be business of i'm portance transacted and every mem Der should be present.
 r. Littell has arranged to go to Union City, Tenn, to have his eyes treated. MT Littell has been almost blind for year and he has suffered great physical, as we'll as mental, tor ture in consequence. We hope he may find speedy and permanent relief.
 The first strawberries of the season were left at TIE TIMES office Wednes- day, for which we extend thanks to 5. R. BOggS, who raised them on his place east of town. These berries were as fine as We have ever seen grown ill this section, and of delicious flavor. The Nelson Opera company, which has been playing at the Grand in Mem phis, has written for date in Forrest City, and Messrs. Becker & Lewis are endeavOring to arrange for their ap- pearance here during the Ascension services of the Knights Templar, on May II.
 Have you tried Plantation Liver Pills for habitual constipation? They are perfectly delightful and d sure cure, Price 25cts. Sold by L. Rollwage SS Co.,. Pettus Bros < BufOrd, German x Barrow and S. H. Mann, J. w. Beck & Co.,, Forrest City, and 1. Gold berg, Wheatley, Ark.
 Our people should not fail to respond liberally to the entertainment at the OperahOuse Wednesday night, the Sd inst All who attend will receive more than their moneys worth. It will be rendered by our best local talent, some of u,h oh icn of. gether, will be well worth seeing. Oh my poor back!-What pain! No excuse for it-Plantation Anti-Paih Porous Plaster with capsicum will cure it. Sold and guaranteed satisfactory by l.. Rollwage x Co.,, Pettus Bros. < .}utord, German & Barrow and S II. Mann, J. w. Beck & Co.,, Forrest City, and 1. Goldberg, Wheatley, Ark.
 Prof. W. B. Arnett, president of the Shorter university. Philadelphia, will lecture at the A. M. E. church in For rest City on the evening of Friday, May ,. Professor Arnett is said to be one of the finest speakers among the colored men of the country, and will doubtless uphold hls reputation on this occasion.
 Who says it doesn't pay to raise fine stock ill Arkansas On yesterday Capt. James Russell received from c. II. Aldridge of Illinois a check for S400, it being the purchase money for the mare Surprise, an Arkansas bred animal. The Eastern Arkansas Fair association is beginning to reap the fruits of it's enterprise.
 Every citizen of Forrest City should consider himself or herself commit