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The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
Desperate Battle with Robbers.

The other night two men entered the store of Joseph Meeks, at Eagle ford, miles west of Dallas, Tex They covered Meeks with their pistols and robbed him of $50 in cash and a gold watch and chain. Then the despera- does started for Dallas, walking rapid ly. Meeks mounted his horse and went to Dallas by a circuitous route and notified Sheriff Ben F. Cabell The sheriff started for the upper bridge and sent Deputy Sheriff A. c. Pate and MeelIs to the lower bridge Just as they reached the bridge Meeks said, as two men passed by them: "There are the fellows now" Pate ordered Meeks to hold the horses and he would go and arrest the strangers. who were about 30 feet distant. He walked mp to them and rapid firing began. The deputy sheriff was shot through the heart and the right hand and the stock was shot out of his pis- tol. Eight shots were fired and the officer emptied two chambers of his revolver before he died. After the fir ing ceased the murderers plunged into the river bottoms.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
Water Supply Unsatisraetory.

At recent meeting of the city coun- ell of Hot Springs the city attorney was authorized to bring suit against the Hot Springs Water Co. for annull- ment of the contract under which the city is supplied with water for fire pro- lection and domestic use Two years ago there was not sufficient water sup piled for fire protection. and the state board of fire underwriters increased the rates This was remedied in part, but the quality of the water has never been satisfactory. or even such as to render it fit for use in the summer tune. The charges for water are con sldered exorbitant, even if it were good and wholesome, such as the contract calls for.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
The South is Growing.

The cities of the south are in pros porous condition. Since 1880 New Or. leans has increased it's assessment from S9l, 1000, 900 to $40. 900. QUO. and it's per capita of wealth from S407 to S541, while it's commerce has grown from S413, 363. 537 to S455, ,659. 431. The capi- tai invested in manufactures has made a bound from Ss, 565, sos to S43, 059. 69s. Mobiles foreign trade has nearly doubled in the last year Its harbor has been deepened and it's fruit trade is increasing rapidly Galveston ex- ported 800. 900 more bales of cotton in 1895 than in 1894, and Memphis now claims to be the largest interior mar ket for cotton in the world. Rich- mond, Savannah, Atlanta and numer- ous other southern cities are growing steadily in population and business.- St. Louis Globe-Democrat-
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
Wants Heavy Damases

A sl0,000 suit has been filed at Pine Bluff by J. R Reed against the Citi- zens' Street Car Co, for the loss of a leg crashed under the wheels of one of the defendants cars, on which he was passenger, on Decembe 15 last. The complaint alleges that Reed rang the bell for the driver to stop the car to al- low him to get off. The car did not stop at the time, and Reed walked out upon the platform with the intention of stepping off Just before reaclHng the steps the car was stopped sudden ly' throwing Reed to the ground. The car was again started, and ran over one of his legs, crushing it.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
Death of A Woman Hermtt.

The death of Mrs. Anna Harvell at St. Petersburg, Fla, a town on the peninsula between Tampa bay and the gulf, closed most remarks ble career For twenty years she had been known as the Female Hermit of the West Coast" and during all these years she lived alone, save for the companion ship of dog. She summed every body, and until two days before her death never gave hint as to her past. Per sons who settled there twenty years ago found the woman then about B years old, living in deserted fish camps along the coast, her food being shell fish and other products of the sea. She continued to live thus till two months ago, when she was found helpless on the beach, having been stricken with paralysis. Charitable people bore her to her hut and cared for her. Two days before her death she seemed to be better, and began to talk of her past life. She said that she was the daughter of q prominent Mississippi family, but refused to give the name. When about IS she became the wife of the captain of one of the pala- tial steamboats that piled the Missis- sippi in those days. They made their home in St. Louis, and six years after marriage, and when she was the moth- CT of two children. her husband un- justly accused her of infidelity. Mad dened and halfcrazed by the charge. she deserted her home, her desire be- ing to get away from her husband She drfted to Florida, and led the life of recluse.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
Maj. J. B. speers.

Maj. ]. B. speers died at the resi- Gence of his daughter, Mrs. W. II. Langford, in Little Rock, of Bright's disease Maj. Speers was citizen of Pine Bluff, being president of the Git izens' bank and interested in the Speers Grocery Co. of that city. He was born in north Ireland about sixty four years ago, and came to the United States when quite young man. He resided in Bradley county for num- ber of years, teaching school part of the time. He was a fine educator, and among those who received their early training from him is Chief Justice II. c. Bum. About fifteen years ago Maj. Speers moved to Pine Bluff, where he soon became one of that citv's most enterprisinR and influential citi- zens. The remains were forwarded to Pine Bluff.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
Charged with Counterre,tine.

Deputy United States Marshal Rob- lnson arrived at Helena the other day with white man named Penley, from Brinkley, who is charged with passing and having in his possession counter 1eit coin. Penley attempted to pass silver dollar on a storekeeper at Brink ley 1t is alleged, in exchange for some goods. Penley is well connected in Lee county, this state. United States Commissioner Crum committed him to the state penitentiary, in default of Sl. l.O00 bond.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
ACQUITTED OF MURDER.

W. Q. Green Killed Father Who Tried
 to Prevent Elopement. Married the
 Daughter and the Two Are Now To-
 gether.
 W. O. Green was acquitted at Madi- son, Ga, of the murder of Red" Tom Estes. One Sunday afternoon last May young Green met Cora Estes, the IT, year old daughter of Tom Estes, at a country church in Morgan county. Ga, and they drove away together to get married. The father, who was rough old farmer worth s75,OOO, ob- tected to Green as a son-in-law, and had threatened to kill both him and Cora if they eloped. Sam Estes, who was at the church when his sister left, drove home and told his father of the elopement. The old man and the son started in immediate pursuit. Five miles away they came up with Green and Cora, just as they reached Rev, J. NJ Harwell's home. The father sprang from his buggy, ran up to his daughter, who was sit. ting in Greens buggy, and ordered her to get out and go home with him Sam Estes says that Green immediately shot the old man dead and then fired on him. Green, in his statement to the jury, said that Tom Estes fired at him first. At all events, Green shot the elder Estes down before his daughters eyes and then drove off hurriedly with the girl. Thirty minutes later they were married by justice of the peace. Green left his bride with friends and fled. He was pursued for 40 miles, but was not captured until month ago, when he was arrested in Macon, just as train on which he was passenger was leaving for Texas. Green was taken to Madison and jailed. In the trial the mother and brother of the young bride were witnesses against her husband. She could not testify. Rev. NJ. Harwell, at whose house the 1 tragedy occurred, was foreman of. the jury and witness in the case also
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
A Bad Man Captured.

IT the neighborhood of Bledsoe's landing, Lee county. Dude" Thomas. coored, aged 19, met Fannie Hodges. eoored, and assaulted her. He was caught that night and turned over to couple of negro guards pending the arrival of the sheriff While one of his guards was absent. Thomas secured his pistol, shot the other guard, kill ing him, and escaped. Deputy sheriffs at once followed. and four of his pur- suers came upon him as he was lying by the roadside. To calls for surren- der he replied with shot, the ball striking the horse of one of his pur- suers in the shoulder just as the rider rolled off to escape the bullet. Moth ing more was seen of him until negro deputy from Lee county, who had been in pursuit of him. met him in front of the city hall, Helena, and placed him under arrest. Thomas admits having committed both crimes, but claims that he used no force on the woman. The murderer was taken to Marianna.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
Groom, 60; Bride, Is.

Society circles in Manchester, Tenn, were greatly surprised by the marriage of Frank Sharp and Miss Sarah Simp- son, of that town. The bridegroom is a well-to-do widower of GO. and the bride handsome girl of IS, the daugh- ter of Rev. Adam Simpson. There was no opposition The persons interested are of Manchester's best people.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
Negro Elder Visited bv A Mob

Elder Tanner, colored, who has been in Asheville, N. C., for few months, and who has preached a peculiar doc Urine, was called upon by about l5o people, black and white, who were very solicitors that the elder should leave town. About fifteen shots were fred and two or three of the visit ors'' were struck by stray bullets. but Tanner escaped He made a bee line for the jail, where he was afforded pro- tection.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
May Re Lively Time. Ahead.

ln attempted assassination occurred near Dumasssays a dispatch sent from Pine Bluff. which has connected with 4 the most sensational features, and may be the cause of bloodshed among TWO highly-connected families and their friends in Desha county.
 Late on the night of July 6 when Miss Sadie ssamons the daughter of Joshua Seamons 6 r-ominent citizen, returned from an entertain meut and was about to retire Tn her room isaac Bankston. who was enamored of her stepped as she alleges, from Q closet in which he was concealed. The young lady screamed. and when her parents appeared they saw Bsnkston run away with pistol in his hand
 Re escaped and was indicted for attempted turglary, criminal assault and assault with in- tent to kill He surrendered to the authorities
 when he was waylaid and shot at. he says. by the father and brother of Miss Sea mons This statement was partly verified in
 stters and telegrams to States Attorney $. c. Martin, of Pine Bluff, who immediately wired the sheriff Of Desha county to arrest all par ties to prevent hlOo1shed. The friends of Miss seamons claim that her rejection of young Bankston as a suitor goaded him to the act of sntering her room for the purpose of compro- nislng her. while the young man asserts that be came by appointment Young Bankston is the son Of Isaac Bankston. who was killed while sheriff of Desha county in an impromptu duel at Arkansas City some years ago bv Judge Coates who also fell dead. The duel was the outcome Of a quarrel between the two men ever young girl Young Bankston has many friends who believe his statements, and they will protect him with their lives. The friends Of both parties are determined, and are said to have become so deeply interested in the afatr that prolonged and bloody feud may not be among the impossihilities
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
Girl Cut in Twain by a Saw.

At Milton Gardner's saw mill, in Tradewater, miles from Caseyville, Union county, Ky. the 6-year-old daughter of Jerry Pritchett, logman employed by the mill, was cut in twain by circular saw She had brought her fathers dinner pail and was sit ting near the log slide, fondling fa- vorite dog, when the large revolving saw caught her apron and before the engineer, who heard her cries, could stop the machinery, she was drawn rapidly forward and cut entirely through the body by the whirling steel. The saw cut through the left lobe of the brain downward to the up- per part of the left thigh.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
Eioped With Two Women.

Simeon Cross, whose home IS at Car tersville, Ga., wanted to be a Mormon, and so he left his wife and eloped with Marshall. All three were caught at Atlanta and taken back to Carters- vile. Cross says he was on his way to Salt Lake City. where he thought he wouldn't be disturbed.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
Runaway Aids the Lovers.

Boyd Worth and Miss Carrie Bonner, who had been lovers since childhood, eloped from Greenup, Ky. They drove toward Grayson, miles distant. When miles on their way the girls father overlook them, and got out of his wagon with his whip. This frightened the horse, and it ran away. Taking advantage of the fathers consterna- tion, the lovers hastened on to Gray son and were married at once. When Mir. Bonner arrived and learned that they had been married he forgave them and took the happy couple back home.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
Northern People in Georgia.

A colony of northern people, largely composed of veteran soldiers, is to be established in a new town named Northern City, in southeast Georgia. The company has capital of $500, 900 and will expend s35o 900 in buying land and $50, 900 in improvements. Twelve thousand acres will be laid off in town lots. The tide of migration in this country is beginning to run from north to south, fact that has been apparent for several years west of the Mississip- nj
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
4 Very Good Dog Story.

c. H. King, of Tampa, Fla, owns . very sensible dog, if reports are true. Mrs King and children went on visit to Key West. and the dog, becoming lost from Mir. King in Tampa. boarded a steamer, went to Key West and trot- ted around town until he found Mrs King and children.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
Killed in an Impromptu Duel

At Colita, Tex. J. c. Marsh, a con- stable, and Frank Reed had quarrel and agreed to shoot it out. Both men armed themselves and met shortly afterward. Reed was killed.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
SOUTHERN GlgaNINOS
Ber.sford'. Hope. Blasted.

Lord Beresford's hopes for freedom have been blasted. Gov. Atkinson of Georgia refused to grant pardon to Sidney Lascelles, the bogus lord. Beresford's career is pretty familiar history. He has 6 reputation as a sharper. He married a wealthy Miss Lillienthal, of New York. and she has recently taken formal steps toward se- curing divorce. Beresford claims that his wife's mind has been poisoned against him by his brother-in-law for mercenary reasons, and he put up a strong plea for executive clemency, but the past career of the man was such that Gov. Atkinson felt that he would not be justified in pardoning him. Beresford is now at one of the lumber camps in south Georgia, wear ing stripes and doing office work as a convict
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
MT. Watterson's Threat.

Henry Watterson says he will never make another political speech, and that he intends to go to Europe next year, where there will be no presi. dentiai campaign.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
Mrs. Margaret wa.seu.

Mrs Margaret Wassell, widow of the late John Wassell, died in Little Rock, aged so. She was the oldest eommunicant of the Episcopal church. in Arkansas.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
Charged With Murdrr.

The coroner's jury Investigating the death of Tommy Howe, aged 8, who died at Birmingham, Ala. under mys- terious circumstances, finished the work and returned a verdict finding that he came to his death at the hands of Mrs Laura Howe, who, by beat ing, che, ing and throwing him over the banisters, over ' feet to the ground, caused his death" Two little brothers of the deceased testified as to the actions of the stepmother towards the baby just before it died. They said she picked it up, and after choking it and putting it's head against the floor, threw it over some banisters to the ground, a distance of nearly s feet.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-23
Highest of all in Leavenng Power.-Lae U. S. Govt Report
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ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The senior nine is trying to arrange
game with the 'Dandelion Diggers' of
Bucksport.
The grounds around the school building
have been recently raked and are now in
fine condition
{. f. BeIlatty and +. J. silvy were at
the ball game at franklin last Friday
afternoon.
Is Memorial Day comes on Thursday
this year, Mr.. Dresser has been authorized
to close school ON Wednesday afternoon,
May 20, and not open until the following
Monday morning.
The exercises last Friday afternoon
We're the last of he term, and consisted
of declamations by the third division of
the school, music, song by II .iddie
Tinker, and debate on the subject:
"Resolced: That one session in our
school would be beneficial" +"
The debate was discussed by Misses
Rena b. Roberts and Beulah Salisbury on
the affirmative, and by c. +. Thomas on
the negative. Decision i'll favor of the
affirmative.
Last Saturday morning, despite the
threatening weather, the senior nine
went to Bar Harbor to play The high
school nine. Owing 10 the raia and the
condition OF the grounds no gan4 vas
played. The boys We're we'll tz d by
their Bar tLarbor friends, and t.4a e " ho
went were Elmer +. MurcH, Han Ma
son, Fre4 Chase. Bradford '-uzie,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-23
Highest of all in Leavening Power
THEIR FIRST DEFEAT.
The Ellsworths Beaten at Franklin
Impiring s.RockN."


Impiring .sRocky."
The second game of the season was
played by the Ellsworth base ball team
at Franklin last Friday, May II. 1t re-
suited in the defeat of the visitors by a
score of 10 to II.
The result can easily be attributed to
the superior team organization and
practice of the victors, who have made
only two changes in the team since last
season. Without doubt it is the strongest
in the county, and the defeat which Ellis
worth met need not be di5heartening in
the least.
The game was hard one for the visi-
tors They understood that their chances
for victory We're comparatively small.
Russell the pitcher, was unable to be
present, and his place had to be filled by
Foster, of Cherrytield, who had compara-
lively no practice with Barry. The
umpire, a Franklin man, seemed to be
against he visitors in his decisions, and
it makes a difference III the game when
the cheers are all on one side.
The game was called at 2.05 p. M, with
EllsWort at the bat. For the first three
innings the visitors failed to score, while
Franklin made twelve runs. Fred Brown
succeeded III making a run in the fourth,
while Franklin made five more. The
fifth inning was a whiteNash to both
sides.
y new umpire was put into the fetd
and the visitors hesan to pick up, shut
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-23
Church Notes.

The usual morning services viii De held
in the Methodist church next Sunday,
but there will he no service i'll the eve
ming on account of the union memorial
service at Hancock hail.
Next sunday morning at 1o.30, Rev. p.
L. Yalc viii preach a sermon at the Con-
gregational church on national theme.
The peoples service in the evening viii
be omitted on account of the union me-
mortal service in Hancock hall.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-23
County Commissioners.

County Commissioners Aiken, Hinck-
ley and Richardson have been in session
this week to assess, under a law passed at
the last legislature, a State tax on Nos. p
and 80, middle division, organized plan
tatlons.
No. 21 is assessed sS2.65 No. 33 is as
sessed S6S,S7, less its dog tax of SIPS, or
net tax of S5759,
Today "Wednesday the commissioners
go to Seal Harbor to act on a road matter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-23


1892. OF twenty nuisances reported to
the board, sixteen were removed. Some
drain. empty into the street bitches and
run along them for some distance uncOv
cred, and the aldermen table all motions
made relative to the city's sewerage, pres
ent and prospective, and the private citi-
zeu- complain Of carrying their drains so
far as l. in many cases necessary.
We have had Two cases of scarlet fever
and seven of typhoid fever. Nearly all
Cur physicians comply With the law rs
regards reporting infectious diseases to
the local board, but one or two openly
and detiantly refuse to do so, One case OF
glanders in II horse, which was condemned
ana killed.
1e93. Twelve uuisanccs have been re-
ported to the board, six of which We're
removed and six ameliorated. There
were two cases of diphther one of scar
let fever, and three of typhoid fever.
Placarding and strict quarantine are en-
ployed. We have had some cases of
measles, mostly contracted in other towns.
Our great need is a suitable system of
sewerage. The experience of this board
suggests the expediency of a law provid-
ing hat no town shall introduce a public
water supply until it provides sewers
ample to care for all drainage.
DR.. LEWIS HoDGKINs, SEC.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-05-23

the boys having agreed to accept the 800
appropriated them by the city govern
ment. They met last Thursday evening,
and organized as follows Foreman, Roy
c. Goodwin; first assistant, Harry Wood
ward; second assistant, Charles Higgins;
treasurer and clerk, Monroe Y. McGown.
1t was happy thought on the part of
the managers to secure Miss Mabel Mon
agh han for the soloist of the evening
knights of Pythias concert, May 100
Her wonderful voice has been the talk of
the county for few months past, and
everyone was anxious to hear her. None
Were disappointed, for her execution is
indeed marvellous for one 50 young and
with so little training as she has had. If
all goes well Maine will give the world
another prima donna. - Bar Harbor
Record.
Del Norte Record, Of Crescent City.
California, OF May II gives thrilling
account of an accident by which l.. j.
Thomas, who went from Ellsworth to
California twenty-five years ago, lost his
life. He vas struck in the head by a
piece of bursting fy-wheel. Mr.
Thomas was Il veteran of the war, having
enlisted when about fifteen years old.
He served through the war. He leaves a
widow and children, who will return to
Oakland their former home.
The bicycle fever is running high in
Ellsworth as well as elsew here. Judge
Emery has already learned to ride;
Cashier Parsons of the Burrill bank bids
fair to keep up with the rest of em very
shortly; his son-inlaw, +. A. Coombs,
already rides like professional NJ. Gal
lert began to learn last fall, and will con-
tinue his studies as soon as he finds
wheel suited to his particular require
ments. More ladies are riding this year,
and the end is not yet.
At the meeting of the Grand Army post
last Monday evening Commander Osgood
appointed the following committees:
On flowers, b. +. Gray, \. Il. Devereux;
street music. Charles W. Beal, H. Nelson
JOY; decoration Of hall, ;. Y. Com
mander y. l.. tIeIds, Chaplain Benj
Frazier, Comrades Beal. Joy, Curtis and
y l. Saunders; flags on shipping james
l.. Cook; entertainments Past Com
mander james f. Parsons, \. |. Saunders,
\. K. DeverauX; teams. y. L. DcpereuN,
b. I. 6rHS; flag ut monument ground,
John Reed; to wait upon city govern
mtut IL extend t. them the courtesy of
t5e post, and invite them to take part on
Memorial Day, Comrade \. R.-DcvereuX.
4 h; OF vandalism that.ougHl to be re
pressed is regularly enacted on Main
street In front of the American house