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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1895-04-26

But Society Came Not, and the Family
Was So Mortified.
l am to have a complete suit of semi
mourning made. for recently it seems
to me as if / do nothing else but at
tend funerals.
And here so much stress is laid on
funerals. Abroad we send our car
riages. That is sufficient. Here we
must attend in person.
1t is bore, as well as extremely de-
pressing. People seem to know If you
are there, you know, and are actually
disappointed if you do not put in an
appearance
Only recently a charming woman
was telling me of the funeral of a
friend, another very lovely person,
whom l had the honor of knowing.
She said that the name of the de-
ceased was seldom mentioned now,
because it brought up such painful
recollections, not connected with
death itself-those were the bitter
sweet-but with the subsequent OBJ
sequies.
The dead lady was society leader"
and when she died they arranged-that
is, the family-to have celebrated
clergyman assist at the last rites, in a
very fashionable church, and they in
vited the smartest men in society to be
pallbearers, arranged an attractive mu-
steal programme and ordered just the
proper thing in flowers, violets and all
that.
Well, there were, Notwithstanding
this preparation, only about fifty peo-
pie in the church. OF course the
weather was bad, but the family has
never recovered from the slight.
Certain people are struck off their
visiting list, and one of the daughters
said to me in reference to this event
that she feared to look in her mirror
for several days afterward-that she
had actually become green from NOR
tifcation. Vogue.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1895-04-26
WHY2

Bedlam in the kitchen,
Tables upside down,
Boy who's loudly squallinA
With a broken crown;
Clotnesline all suspended,
Baby swung thereto;
Some one in the coal.hole,
Trying to squeeze through
Pussy, badly frightened.
Harnessed to a chair;
Youth with his two trotters
Kicking high in air:
One, astride broomstick,
Makes a sudden dash;
Mantel clock is wound up
With a lively crash.
Boy, inside the pantry,
Juggling with the plates,
Bridget, in her terror,
Quickly emigrates:
Jackets all In ribbons
VIII the racket ceaser-
Looking glass in pieces.
Nothing left in peace.
Headache in the parlor.
Signs Of great relief
When the time till slumber
Happens to be brief.
Why this wrath paternals
This maternal frown?
'Tts. oh, It's the circus
That hath come to town.
George Cooper, in Golden Daya
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1895-04-26
A RAILWAY KNIGHT.
Tho Story Of a Train Boys
Bravery.

The Chicago special bore an unusual
ly heavy load that day.
Vacation was over and homeward
travel had begun. There was not a
single empty seat in any of the four
sleepers, and at each stop there were
new demands for berths.
Spirited conversations between the
Wagner conductor and irate passen-
gers who had failed to bespeak their
berths were frequent, and the last
berth, the upper one in the rear car,
reserved for the conductor himself,
had just been given up to furried,
all important parsonage who had in
sisted on his right to whole section.
So now things began to quiet down.
The passengers unbent from their dig
nifty and began to compare vacation
notes; the men betook themselves to
the smoking department, and the
train boy ceased for awhile his jour
neys through the ears, offering his
wares of candy, gum, books and maya
zines.
Trade this side of Niagara didn't
amount to much. He had learned that
by experience.
At first magazines sold pretty we'll
but the real demand did not come till
after they had passed Suspension
Bridge and the stop at Falls View sta
tion was made. Then was the time to
offer souvenirs of Niagara for sale.
Indeed Dan knew about how many
copies he would sell.
A few months experience on the
train had given him pretty keen in
sight into the habits and desires of the
passengers.
At glance he could tell who would
and who would not buy of him, and
just what women needed little per-
suasion and pleasant smile-to in
duce purchase.
In fact Dams smile was valuable
part of his stock in trade, and he used
it to advantage, for it was a pleasant
smile-and it made the round, freckled
face very winning.
He was sorting over his books now
preparatory to one more trip through
the cars, before offering peanuts and
candy again, when the train drew up
at dingy, dilapidated station. They
were stopping for water he knew, and
he went 10 the platform and jumped
to the ground.
1t was a relief after the rocking
train.
Much to his surprise he found the
conductor in earnest conversation with
two women.
. h,,@ toll har
how" he heard the younger of the
women exclaim in distressed voice.
"You see there amt any other way
to send her. and her mother expects
her sure, and she'll be at the station to
take her off, and she'll be real good
girl and not trouble you bit, won't
you, Bessie?'
Here she pulled forward a little blue
eyed girl and the conductors eyes
rested thoughtfully on her.
Dan drew near-he was interested to
know what the conductor would do.
They'll be most crazy if she don't
come" added the other woman. "And
it will put them out dreadfully cause
they've got to start right off for Colo
rado."
A sharp whistle recalled the conduc-
tor, and he put one foot on the steps of
the car and stood, watch in hand, ready
to give the signal.
''Say, I'll kinder keep an eye on the
kid, if that's all you want" Dan said,
awkwardly, to the women. Don't
know much bout children, but guess
some of the women will tend to her?"
He gave an inquiring glance at the con-
ductor.
Albright willing-iump aboard.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1895-04-26
On Barren Soil.

1t was in the mountain Businesses of
the sunny southland, where the en-
lightened influences of the higher cul-
ture are all unknown.
Amid the yelping of dogs around the
mud-chinked cabin the itinerant DOM
inie drew rein.
ANY children here?" he asked
mary one" drawled the sallow hab-
liant, who came forth and stood at his
stirrup side, "but"-he shifted his quid
Jim Ellerbee offered me my choice
of his kids fer that dog" He pointed
to lean, lank hound as he spoke
The circuit rider raised his hands in
horror.
THE unfeeling wrctch!" he said.
''Thet's hit, stranger; thet's hit!"
The mountaineer patted approval on
the horses flank. ''He wouldn't give
no boot"
Anyway, some savages eat the mis-
sionaries sent to them. N. Y. World
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1895-04-26
barber or Bootblack2

BEG pardon" said the garrulous
passenger, but l think l heard you
addressed as professor. Might in
quire what chair you hold?"
''The chair right next to the door,"
answered the professor. II run a shop
of my own. n."-Indianapolis Journal
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-21
J. (T.SHEWARD

THERE IS NOT an article on the bargain counter that
has been reduced at least per than
the articles have been reduced so per
great article being sold for about the
original price There is the largest display of good des
able goods that have been placed on sale in this city
This bargain takes up nearly feet of
and packed with hundreds of different styles and
qualities of goods.
Embroideres that have been selling from 2sc to soc
yard 12%c
Nghtgowns that been selling from $1.25 $175
now$1.oo.
Hosiery has been selling for 25c prs. for 25c
Ribbons that have been selling for I5c to csc yard
SC. All silk.
Pocketbooks and purses that have been selling from
soc ST. 50 half the marked price.
Three gents ties for 25c former price 25c each
Gents linen collars, each Ladies collars for &C.
This bargain counter has come to stay. There
bargains aud better bargains placed upon this counter
advertise in the favorable way than you will find
in any other place in this Come in and look this
You will be in the least disappointed.
couple of New York travelling men, knowing good thing
when they it, bought freely from the bargain table Sat
udav The goods desidedy cheap and desirable There
probably 5000 articles these bargain tables and nearly
all of the better class of goods Over pieces of silk
frnges for fancy work All coors and the price has been
reduced one-half Over pieces of dress trimmings The
prices have been from soc yard Now the choice
for 25c Ruchngs, feather trimmings laces embroideries
curtain cords and tasses underwear drens bonnes and
hats chenes and Shoes stockings, handker
Chiefs pocket-books, purses buttons, combs perumery
trimmings and hundreds articles found
these from IS soc per off the regular
prices 1t is bargain counter every of the word
Corsets for less than manufacturers Fur trimmings
All have in the house has been reduced to less than
cost and placed upon this counter to close You liable
lot of goods this counter day and the next
they put back III stock at the original price AS long
they the bargain counter they sold at bargain
price Veings that have been selling from soc yard
&C. Large sized dolls low 1iableto see
$500 dolls sold for $Ioo. The way find them is
every day you up town and look the
One day this week will place big doll bargain the
We have decided which day it will be. We
may advertise them. We want you in and look
the bargains Second tier in the center.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-21
LINCOLN'S CHAIR.
An Old Wooden s-tti- That Is OIoted
mt $500

An Old Wooden s-tti- That Is Quoted
at $500.
There is an old wooden chair, painted
black, and which, were it not for its as.
sociations, would bs dear at 70 cents, on
exhibition in Spring-strest drug store,
where it is Labeled as being OF the value
Of 500.
1t is not in tir5t.class condition and
the paint in the front part OF the seat is
considerably worn. but its worth ia de,
rived from its having at one time been
the property OF old Abe Lincoln.
There is an engraved silver plate riv
eted to the back of the chair which
reads: Abraham Lincoln's Office chair.
in use by him for seven years in his
office at Springfield, H."
1t is very possible that no one with a
purse as large as his patriotism has go
far offered to become the owner OF the
historic chair in consideration OF the
sum OF $500. and that its present pro-
prietor is getting short of cash, because
a card under the chair tells the passer-
by any reasonable offer will be con-
sidered.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-21
No Postpou emsnt.

There will be no postponement of the
symposium and entertainm mt by single
takers, announced for tonight at
Blanchard = Fitzgerald hall. Briet
speeches by single takers, instrumental
music by Profs. Singleton and Sunier,
banjo solos. songs and elocution by Miss
Pearlie Gleason, and the free distribu-
ton Of literature, will be the chief at
fractions. Admission ia free to all.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-21

There is good reason for the popular
lty OF Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Davis d Buzard of West Monterey,
Clarion Co.. Pa, say: at has cured
people that our physicians could do
nothing for. We persuaded them to try
bottle OF Chamberlain's Cough Rem.
edy and they now recommend it with
the rest OF us." 50.cent bottles for sale
by Off & Vaughn, Fourth and Spring;
@. F. Heinzeman, 222 N. Main.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-21

The Uvedale concert advertised for to-
night has been postponed until Monday
evening, the 2Sth inst, on account of
the sickness of Mrs. Stenhouss- Gray.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-21

No. 226 South Spring street, up stairs, licensed
land surveyors Dealers in land and house and
lot property. We have customer for place
worth about $1,000, that can be sold on month
ly payments of about $20 with m oderate cash
pay ment. List bargains only with us.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01

We are headquarters for Incandescent Lamps, Arc
Lamps, Dynamos, Motors, Arc Light Carbons Key and
Keyess Sockets, Insulating Joints, Ampere and Volt
Meters, Shades, Telephone and Telegraph Instrumens
Wires of all Guages and Insulation, Cross Arms, Pms
Brackets Glass Inaulators Hard Rubber Tubing, In
terror Conduit Tubing and all Central Station Supplies.
Electric Fixtures of all Kinds
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01

In their pursuit for methods
of putting into practi-
cal effect the principles of their
order-fraternity, fidelity. char
lty-some Improvement members
OF the knights Templar are de-
velopipga project which, if rea-
lized according to the ideas OF
orlg1nators, will prove to be one
OF the grandest and most com
mendabfe outgrowths of the clos
ing years OF this century. They
are planning the establishment OF
a great National university for
both sexes, to be controlled by
and in the interests OF all Masons
with q Permanent endowment of
not less than $50,000,OOO, by
which the children of all Master
Masons, whatever their means,
can secure a complete education
from the age of ten years and up
ward'along any line of instruction
which they desire. The scheme
contemplates the erection OF a
sufficient number of freproot
university buildings to accommo-
date 10000 students, especially
designed for that purpose and
equipped with every facility and
appliances known to be neces-
sary and desirable for the pleas
ure, exercise or education scheme.
The location agreed upon for the
institution is a beautiful elevated
tract OF land IN the Ohio valley,
near the West Virginia line, fac,
ing the river for three miles The
projectors anticipate no Difficult
ty in securing the necessary en-
dowmept, in fact they assert that
the idea has met with such a re-
ceptlon with the knights that
have been consulted that four
times the amount necessary could
be secured.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01

sympathize greatly with him in
his loss.
The Annual Association of the
Baptist church comprising the
counties of Lowndes, Clay, Nox-
ubee and Oktlbbeha, will con-
vene at Mt. Zion church on next
Friday.
Our friend, Geo. Lawrence,
runs the hotel at the camp
grounds, aud he always insists
on the preachers eating with HIM
on ''tast day.
The camp meeting closed on
Thursday morning. The meet
ing was conducted by Rev. L. F.
Written, and was ably assisted
by Rev. 8. l.. Dobbs, Presiding
Elder of the Tuscaloosa District,
and by Rev. E V. L. Finch, OF
Gordo. Bro. Written stated to
your correspondent that it was
the most satisfactory meeting he
had ever held. There were q
great many who connected them
selves with the church. Sister
Erwin was present and rendered
her usual good service. Yours
truly, etc,
PETER BARKsDALE.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01

all have resolved to bring our fami-
lies up here next summer.
l do not write this to take up any
of Gander's space or Bert's. Their
letters are interesting and the people
like to read them. The DISPATCH is
q great paper and the people here can
not do without it. All appreciate it
and feel they are we'll paid for their
subscription. No country home
should be without you: Weekly.
May 1t always prosper. Yours, ETC.,
OMEGA.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01
KoLR SPRINGS.
Ko1p spRrNes. MISS. Az

KoLB SPRINGS, MISS, Aug. %, 1895.
After a hard pull we arrived al
this, our destination, and you know
from the heading of this that We are
still in the county, and not like some
of our friends, head their letters
Wakeshaw, White Sulphur. Saratoga,
etc. Kolb Springs sounds big enough
for our party. 1t is really a splendid
summer resort to rusticate, fish, hunt
aud for pleasure. Such recreation as
one would wish, and then we are in
proximity to that health giving water,
Shinn springs.
We 6ud crops in this neighborhood
good, corn especially; better than last
year. Cotton not 50 good, average
about pne fourth bale peg acre.
Hogs are in fue shape. Sheep and
goats are fat and fine. A good herd
Eofcolta visited our camp and we're fat
and aleek. grazing on the wild clover
and swamp grass. We wonder why
in this country q stock law is dis
o1bsed..
We have had several visits from
neighbor all seem socisl and pleas
ant. We are indebted to Mr.. JEFF
D. Lawrence who located yellow
jacket nest for US. His horse will a.
wsys remember it, and JEFF is not
likeiysto forget it. Had you been,
there you would no doubt have
thought Col. Cody's Wild West Show
had arrived.
WeEisited Shinn Springs Sunday
and thought We would have preach
ing butt the preacher never came.
We met numerous friends and &C.
qdainsances. It is certainly a pleas
ant resort AZ well az blessing to the In
valid who gees there in search of
,hsalsbs The waterss seem to, have
curative powers for almost every. na-
lure OF sickness aud diseases.- We nc
Itlcedpns lad there who had sore eyes
more than year, and ali treatment
failed. His eyes are now being cured
BIZ bathing them il this water. 9th
er cures I might mention rs miracu-
lous as tbir.z The surrounding country
people visits this place and carry water
home with them. These Springs
should be we'll advertised SO that all
the sick invallds. MANNED, halt and the
blind, might visit and be benefited. /
say blind because l heard one say the
water was good for anything and he
believed il would restore sight. DR..
Hutchinson says he intends 10 build
the place up and make it more attrac-
tive. When he does it will be the
best summer resort to be found. We
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01
NEW HOPE LETTER.
NEW HOPE, August 81, 1s9.

NEW AAOfhY n uSuSl OIL, 1880,
Our vicinity was visited by a
good rain on Thursday.
Fodder pulling Is about over
in this part of the country and
every one has harvested a good
supply.
Mrs. 9. L. Cox, who has been
sick at Mr.. u. 8. Cox's, Is some
what better to-day.
Mr.. Frank Baxter and Miss
Minnie Taggart of our vicinity,
were married a few days ago in
Columbus, Rev. Mr.. Whitfield
officiating. We extend to them
our best wishes tor their future
happiness.
The annual protracted meet
ing will begin at Beersheba to-
day. The meeting will be con-
Quoted by Rev. A. G. Harris, of
Cedar Bluff.
We are glad to know that our
friend, Henry DAVIS, Is able to
be up again after An attack OF
yellow chllls. We hope he will
soon recover entirely.
Mrs. r. J. Gunter, who has
been very sick tor several days,
is better.
Some weeks ago there was a
protracted meeting beng held
just over in Pickens, not lar
from the state line. Bro. Whit
ten preached splen cid sermon
on foreign missions, and called
On a certain brother tor a ten
dollar contribution and the
brother informed him that he
was a member at Tabernacle and
would contribute when the camp
meeting came on, but when the
camp meeting came on and the
brother was called, he was con
spicuously absent as we'll as 9th
er brethren who were called or
for a ten dollar contribution.
| Miss Ellie Morton who has
been teaching music at Mr.. Gao
w. Eubanks's, leaves for bel
home In Vernon, Ala, on to-mor
row.
l Messrs. Jake and Lang Foster
OF Pickensvllle, Ala, passed
through our town last Thursdsl
on their way to Crump Springs
EAla.
| Master Jack Gunter, who hal
been sick tor several days, Is now
able to be out again.
Mrs. Mary Adams, wife of r
B. Adams, died on yesterday
| Mr.. Adams is one of our sub
stantial young farmers, and We
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01

ana WcisEey UalJltA
cured at home with
out pain. Book of pan
tirulurS sent FREE.
Is. NJ. WOOLLEY, MA
lall St.. Atlanta. Ga
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01

Samuel Pitchers prescription Infants
Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine
Narcotic substance. 1t is harmless substitute
for ParegOric Drops, Soothing Syrups, and Castor OIL
Pleasant Its guarantee is thirty years by
Mothers. CastOria destroys Worms and aays
feVerishness CastOra prevents vomiting Sour Curds
cures DiarrhCea and Wind Collie. CaStOria relieves
teething troubles, constipation and hatuency.
assimiIates the food regulates the stomach
and bowels giving healthy and natural sleep Cas-
tora Children's Panacea-the Mothers Friend.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01
WITH THE
-=WITH' THE--
LARGEST BANKING CAPITAL

MAINTAINED its credit during the and redeemed its circulation
w the Exchange all the
stocks and ar sod
The building Fireproof
Vault and the latest improved Herring Steel Safe with time lock and burglar
an9Gm and as often the option State Auditor call for
Warning Assistant Bookkeeper. 80 -.... gqr. j h..
DIRECTORS-W II. Sims, J.. Banks Harris T. Sykes,
W Cox J. s. BiIup, C. h. Cooke B. Franklin M. BiIups
N BWe solicit deposits and dealing
nd polite attention given feb13941Y
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01
CaStoria.

"Castoria Is SO well adapted 70 children thAa
recommend it superior to any prescription
known to me-"
Il. A. ARCzHB, L. D.,
Ill So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, n. z.
"Our physiciAns in the children's depart
ment have spoken highly Of their expert
ence in their outside practice with CAstoria,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what Is known a. regular
products, yet we are free to confess that the
merits Of Castoria has won us to look With
favor upon 1t.
UNITED HOSPITAL AID DIsPKNGAA1,
Boston, HamR.
ALLEN O. SMITH, Res.,
arraY Street. New York CITY.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01
Weak, Irritable, Tired
"I Was No Good on Rarth. ;.

Dr.. Miles NerVine strengthens
the weak, builds up the broken
down constitution, and permanently
cures every kind Of nervous disease.
"Abesst one gear ago Iacos 06EGceaG
SCtth 9seSOOsESSseSS, 1LeepLesosseos,
Creeping sessSGfi0ss 6ss sssw less,
Slight pGIpteGttoes Of msW he@st, =
Dtstr0ettsw cOss7S s0foss Of the assdss1,
GertessS loss or lapse ~ ssseSsseSsD.
Weighted GOac1& Ncteh care wmG.
scOrSJ. II cOa9pEeeeIw E0et Gppeedse
And |eEt sssW UStGIdtW sceGpimN osse,
eC0S pceGk, irritable and Hired,
My NcefUEs& SCGS reduced 20 lG0 Ne,
Ia fact I eCGe SEQ good, 0ss e0Veh.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01

"Castoria Is the best remedy for children Of
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest of their children, and use CastOria in
stead of the various quack nostruEs which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their throats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DR. J. f. KNozELoE,
Conway, Ark
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01

n Murray Street, New York City
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01
-TE3E-
First State Bank,
Capital $4,000

and Sells Exchange the Principe Cities.
Blu
N a
Bulding proof Vault;
with the bstlo
DIRECTORS R1CHARD D. MORGAN, D. F. Robertson
C. A.
A. Presden -Presi~
dent R. 7, WILLIAMS Cashier
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01
CastOria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of ITS
good effect upon their children
DR.. 6. c. OsGooD,
LOWELL Mass
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01

Pamphlets, briefs, minutes, books,
neatly executed at this office. Low
prices and prompt work guaranteed.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01

A friend brought
me DR.. Miles book.
New and Start
ling Facts" and
I finally decide
TO try = bottle Of
Dr. MILES Re-
otative Nervine.
Before I had taken
one bottle I could
sleep as we'll as q
Wyr.-old boy. MY
appetite returned
greatly Increased.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1???-19??, 1895-09-01

When Il had taken che eSa.kh BEETLE
Mw scetOht Increased to lsO b..
The sensation tss sss@ le0s scas O@sae,,
My sserUeS SteGGSed completely;
NM sssesSt0s1R aras fully s'eotos-e1.
MW brain seemed clearer &h0ss eUeF.
X|ett as good az GSsV 1sa0se Ose earth.
DIR. Mice RestOSGftce EescGsse 70
a great medicine, II Gsessve se0se.s,
Augusta. Ne. WAnrER r BuRBkKK.
DR.. Miles Neryine g sold on q spositssO
All druggists sell 1t at d, bottles for q, R.
It will be sent, prepaid, ON receipt of Drico
BY the Dr.. Miles Medical Co. EkhaFt. Ind.
DR.. Niles Nervine
Restores Health