The Forrest City times., 1895-02-22

of base ball supplies.
 Merchants are getting in their spring millnery-plows. hoes, etc.
 John Curtis. of Haynes. was iu town yesterday looking as sprightly as q six teen-year-old.
 J. B. Hodges. of Yocona. was iu town yesterday, on business. and cheer ing up his friends by his genial presence.
 The baseball season is approaching. and it is 10 be hoped that Forrest City will come Co the front with d good team.
 Dr Paul Bishop. d popular young physician of Colt, was here yesterday on business. HeIreports the health of his commHnit excellent.
 The White Rabbit Egg" Dyes, for cOloring Easter eggs. perfectly harmless. $ colors to package and full directions for making 40 colors, only cents at the Newsstand.
 Rev. c. \. Bruce continues. i'll, and was unable to fill his appointment last Sunday at the Episcopal church He writes that he hopes to be here at hls next regular appointment. March 5.
 Chas. II. Sanders. the atfable cashier of the Bank of Eastern Arkansas. came up smiling yesterday morning. looking IS though he was at peace with all the world. It was the anniversary of his thirty seventh birthday. May his shadow never grow less.
 l am prepared for all kinds of Car riage Painting. BuggieS. Carts. etc. l use the best brands of material made. do good work and, will try to satisfy you ln price. If you have vehicle to be painted come to see me.
 N. W. JACKSON. Work has been resumed on tfe city water works. \ force of men are dam ming the .dltch tu catch water for use Tn the boiler. \ carload 0f machinery arrived to day and the bass saAs that Wofk will continue day and night until the work is finished Somute it he
 Preparations are being made to celt brate Arbor day. March $, at the Crow ley Ridge Institute. Citizens are inNu- ed to plant tree au the grounds. There will be an interesting programme Tor the entertainment of all who gu and ls expected to have good tune Details will be announced next week
 Quite d number of visitors were pres eit at Crowley Ridge Institute vester- day to witness the programme commem- oidtlVe of the natal day uf George Wash lngton. The eXerclSes ctutlsted of read ing, rectatiohs and music Rev. W II. PaSIay. III behalf of the visitors. ad- dressed the children m few well cho- sen remarks
 The residence of Mrs. E. C. Dye rai- Towly escaped destruction by fire Tues day evening. The fire originated from l d wrapper that Mrs, Dye Was wearing during tue performance of hOusrhuid duties. On leaving u C kitchen for the Slinlgroum she put on tt more tidy dress and hung the old wrapper in the closet. and thereby hangs our tale. She thinks ! that n short time previous to her de- partuTe from the Kitchen. q spark from ! the stove lgnlted the dress. and not 1 noticing Il she hung Il Iu the closet and 1 closed the door. lu Very lew min- ] lites the wrapper Was abldZe and the hOuse became filled with smoke. The alarm Was given. and d goodiy bunch of ] our noble Bremen soon eNtinpuishpd the blaze. The damage was compara- lively nothing.
 The "Braving the World compa- 1 ny played two engagements here last week Tuesday and Thursday nights "Braving the World was presented the first night, to a fairly good house and WAS very much enjoyed by the audience. barring the long intervals between acts. Thursday night was presented struck Gas" which devel- oped the strength of the company to better advantage than the first play. While the acting ot the whole troupe Was exceptionally good special men tion should be made of Miss L.pola Mnchell's portrayal of the spoiled child, and her exhibition of temper or, receipt of that nasty little nigger doll" Was natural. lIrr singing ulsa. Was Very much enjoyed by the audience. A flb