The Forrest City times., 1894-05-04

& Barrow, and examine their stock of freshly imported China Silks, Challe and White Goods. These goods are of the newest designs and best makes, and sold at prices to suit all Do not pro- crastinate. but come at once and select from q stock of goods that cannot be surpassed in town.
 The committee of the town council ' tO whom was referred the matter of purchasing d team for the city, have carried out their instructions, and a ! splendid team of mules from Memphis, are now doing duty on our streets. X new wagon has also beeu purchased, | and T. W. MeClendon is in charge, Under such favorable conditions they should be able to make good showing, and no doubt will.
 Farmers and Ginners will soon need ! to look after their ginning machinery l for fall use; the old ones may do if put in good repair. or it may be more eco- Domical to buy new machines. In eith- CT event the Smith Sons Gin & Machine Co, of Birmingham, Ala, can serve you. Write them for information as to cost of repairs and prices of new machines, they manufacture Gins, Feeders, Condensers, Presses, etc, and will promptly furnish any desired in- formation.
 l c. H. Havens is a candidate for your | patronage when you want anything in ] the way of Woodwork or Blacksmith ing. He has also gone into the under. taking business and is prepared to fur. 1 nQctyntc nnffnC chprf m tice at reasonable figures. should you be so unfortunate as to require any ] thing of this kind. He employs none but the best workmen and guarantees hiswo TX to be flrst-class. Mir Ravens
 is still engaged in the lumber and mill- ing business and also solieits your pat ronage in those lines
 Several months ago some friend
 borrow Manstield's Digest from this office when next to the bank, prom
 ising to return same. For the present
 we have forgotten who borrow the book | We would be greatly obliged if party iwould return same as we constantly re- lquire it. The book was formerly used by Squire F. r. Todd, and when last seen had his name written in the in-
 side f1y-leaves, and contained some
 warrants and other legal documents and
 issued by that gentleman during his
 incumbency. Please return the book. Cards are out announcing double
 wedding at the Baptist church ill this
 city on the evening of Tuesday. May Is.
 The parties thereto are. MT. John H.
 Tipton and Miss Lola Grady, daugh-
 ter of Mrs, Emma Cummings. and MT.
 D. c. Webb and Miss Lutie Beck,
 daughter of Capt. and Mrs J. w. Beck.
 The young ladies are two of our most intelligent, refined and accomplished maidens, while the prospective grooms , are young business men who stand at , the top rting for energy and integrity. THE TIMES offers congratulations and
 best wishes in advance.
 J. D. Davenport left Saturday for
 Chapel Hill, Miss, in answer to d 7 telegram announcing the critical ill., ness of his sister, Miss Florence, who has been visiting her grandma ther at that place. Louis received another , telegram Wednesday announcing the
 sad news that she was worse, nothing , since that time has been heard from her, and 1t is hoped she is better, Miss : Florence is lovely girl just entered : into young womanhoOd, and has labor ed earnestly to improve herself and fit : herself to fight the battles of the world. We hope matters are not so serious as
 they appear. and that she will be
 spared to continue in the path of her ambition.
 The Little Rock and Memphis Ky,
 has few more liberal offers to the public this week. For instance they
 announce one fare for the ronnd trip to attend the Interstate Drill at Little
 Rock July 4, 1894. The Taylor Rifles, you know are going. And then May II, tickets at one fare for round trip,
 good returning May 16, to attend the Confederate Memorial services at Lit
 tie Rock, will be on sale, and next Mon : day and Tuesday, May7 and s, you can
 buy round trip to North Little Rock at one fare, account grand lodge K. of
 F.. which meets at Hot Springs. See J. Fl. Bard. agent. He can always
 give you some inside" railroad news and rates.
 Quite large number of citizens at tended the Ascension Day ceremonies at Marianna yesterday. Among the
 number were John Gatling and wife,
 Dr. Stone and wife, E. k. Shade and wife. l.. Rollwage and wife, and Miss
 Katie and Master Robert, Gen. Geo. F.
 Taylor and Miss Ava, Miss Mamie
 Webb. Ellis Turley and wife, c. H. San
 pers, J. W Mallory and Miss Nellie. Jas.
 Russell and wife, J. w. Williams and
 wife, Miss Willie McDariel. R. L. Pet
 tus, Rev. F. E. Taylor and wife, G. W.
 Cook and wife, Judge R. T. Scott, Dr. R. Fl. Sparman, Dr. w. J. Matthews.
 F. LaughiDhouse, ct als They report
 a hearty reception and splendid en