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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-09-18

to be paid back in a deprecated money.
Business MAXWELL, why are you In
favor of free silver, then?
Senator Stewart am interested in sii-
yer mines l keep my other property pfe-
tected by gold mortgages, but I want a
market for silver I'm not in this thing
for my health.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-09-18

Finance-L. G. M. Fletcher, Clark
Keysor, Lorin Cray.
Schools and text books-Dr. Davis,
L. q. M. Fletcher, III. l. Parry. Davis,
Property and eXpense-T. r. Cough
lin, L. j. Jones, @. P. Williams.
The matter of purchasing chairs
and supplies for the Franklin build
ing was taken up and referred to the
proper committee.
Bills to the amount of 1928. so were
allowed
Mr.. Fletcher made a plea for
economy, and took a stand against
employing an additional teacher in
times, and thought that the present
force could do the work.
The other members of the board
considered that another teacher is
absolutely necessary if the present
state of excellence of the high school
is to be maintained, and refused to
change the action of the old board in
providing for one.
1t was voted to promote Miss Foss
from the eighth grade in the high
school, with $50 month salary, to be
assistant in the high school at S65 a
month. The eight grade position will
be filled as soon as possible.
Secretary Brewster passed around
refreshments in appreciation of his
reelection, and the board adjourned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-09-18
Of Free $ liver Wins.)

a draft for nearly 500 with a 800.
CaShier-Yes; but then we were on a
gold standard ana a dollar was worth 100
cents; now we are on free silver basis
and a dollar is worth only 90 cents.
Scandinavian Citizen-To HI with free
silver! My wages haven't been raised and
my money viii buy only half rs much!
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-09-18

On motion, board adjourned.
Attest: ROBT. ROBERTS,
p. A. GUNDERs, Chm. BID. Co. CONS.
Co. Auditor.
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-31
A Business Chance :

TIE TIMES is authorized to an nOunce that my entire stock of Millin- cry and Notions, consisting of hats dress trimmings, laces. ribbons. hand kerchiefs, corsetS, velvets, Ladies Me >lntoshes, notions, &c.. Sc. will be sold out at retail OF in bulk at actual cost and below, for cash, for the next 30 days. without reservation, until stock is disposed of.
 l am determined to close out this stock at once. IL must be sold, and will he sacrificed.
 This is no advertising scheme. but a bona iide cost sale determined upon by reason of the fact that 1 desire to make change of location. This IS a rare opportunity for the people to secure lot of hrst-class goods at less than wholesale prices. Merchants also ara requested t0 make a note of this sale. Remember the entire stock will be sold 1t retail for thirty sdays, unless sooner sold out,
 It is desirable to sell the business complete-stock, fixtures, good will, &c-and any person with small capital have all opportunity to invest in well established and lucrative enterprise If yon mean business, come and see me Good reason for selling.
 Respectfully.
 MADAME E. BOYLE.
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-31
The Nineteenth Century Club.

"Pleasure unlocked for is thrIce well come" was truly verified last Wednes- day evening when the doors of MT. and Mrs. Prewett's spacious mansion were thrown open to the Nlneteeth Century. Club for an important meeting. The host and hostess presided in their us- ual genial manner, and after a re- sponse to roll call by quotations. divers games were indulged in, notable ot which was the piercing of hearts by Cupd's dart. Miss F. Winfield. being an adept at the art, pierced heart the beart through the centre and re- ceved as a prize box of taffy. The booby prize was awarded Mir. John Gatiing. The most important feature of the evening, however, was the serv- ing of dainty viands in manner that would tempt the Gods and all showed their appreciation by hearty indul- gence and drinking to our next mer- " meeting." l.. D.
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-31
Great Sacrifice Sale.

Of general merchandise consisting of Dry goods, groceries. ladies and gents furnishings, boots, shoes hats, caps. hardware, and other lines usually found in general stores. Having purchased the entire stock of II. E. Gwyn & Co.,, at a very low figure. we will for the next 30 days sell It at actual invoice cost for cash at their store. This is positively a genu- inc cost sale and chance to secure a fine lot of goods at wholesale prices. Remember the sale is taking place at the old stand of H. B. Gywn & Go.
 Respectfully,
 RUSSELL, GRAHAM & Co. Forrest City. Ark, Jan. 15, 1896.
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-31
A Valuable Presentation.

Editor Morrison of Worthington. Ind.
 Sun writes: You have a valuable prescription in Electric Bitters and | can cheertully recommend it for Constipation and Sick Headache, and as general sys- tenn tonic 1t las no equal" Mrs Annie Stehle.2625 Cottage Grove Ave. Chicago. was all run down. could not eat nor digest food, had backache which never left her and felt tired and weary. but six bottles Of Electric Bitters restored her health and renewed, her strength Prices 50cts and Sl.O0. Get Bottle at John H. Tipton's Drug Store.
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-31
Death of n. Raphaelsky.

MT. M. Rsphaelsky died suddenly at ms ms nome II! this city at 3:l5 o'clock Vlls morning Of a complication of kid hry disease and paralysis. He was taAeh l'' Tuesday evening. but his con- luton WAS nat regarded as serious nhaI last night, when he grew sudden l5 r worse and, despite the united e-i'Il3 or the attending physicians, P"SSt away at the hour named. Mr. I' I'tphdelsky WAS born ID Berlin, Ger mahy' and would have been 70 years "'l on February ,, next. He came to ;A tA'Aerlca lhlrty years ago and located <" -Nt6ahsas ten years ago. He leaves a sister Mrs. Koppla, in New York, "h' two nieces, Mrs. kopple, of this pace and Mrs. Morris Lesser, of Mar 'dnla' ,l He had accomplished much S"@"a n this community. fhe body mlI' fr oe taken t0 St. Louis and cremated. i'e e Will oe sadly missed by our people
 -oFoSs Csuntg Gazette.
 h haphaelsky was a man of many eccentrieities and considerable wealth, ana was well known in Eastern Ark ""s"s' He has been father to the .'"h ot Wynne, and in his death she uses valuable citizen and friend.
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-31
An Old Mans Council.

Mir Monroe Daydsnn, of Greenville, Ga.. says. May 2lst, 1895; l have used Royal Germeteur for Kidney Troubles from which have suffered from boyhood. It gave me relief in few days. and is the olly medicine that has eyer given me any pTfWaneut relief l take pleasure in recommending II to any one suffering from any Kind Of Kidney trouble 1 believe it IS 'he best thing that old people can use Tor debility and nervousness. New pack age, large bottle, l0S doses, $1. For sale by D. C. Webb.
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-31
The EdItorS.

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA, January 2i.
 The members of the National Edl. torial Association enjoyed an oyster roast thls m0rging on Anastia Island. At the morning meeting tue introduce tiua of a resolution requesting Con- gfess to recognize the boiiigerency of Cuba caused warm debate. The ground ol objection was that the con- sLitution of tae association prohi ibited the discussion of political or religious questions. \ motion to table the reso- luton was earned, though many of the delegates believed that the viva y0ce Vote was two tu one against 1t. A di- vision was called for, bat President Bei refused to permit another vote. It vas some time before the excitement cAlmed down.
 Galveston. Denver, Salt Lake City and Asbury Park sought the honor ol the next meeting place. Galveston WAS unanimously selected.
 The following officers -were elected for the ensuing year: President, R. Il. Thomas, Farmers Friend. Me chanicsburg, Pa; Vice Presidents Louis Holman, Indiana; S Craig. Gall. fornla; l. W, Gilmore. Louisiana; Cor responding Secretary. !. Nj. Page Illinois; Recording Sec, d. E. Pierce Colorado; Treasurer, James G. Gibbs, Uhio. Ed Laudvnigt was named on tht Executive Committee from Ark ansas.
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-31
Primary Elections.
Dsmoeracy of Arkansas will

r,a Democracy of Arkansas will
 h',tlv pass upon the claims of all P"I;dites .his year by primary. oaH,;; o.,;.",s The p.an is growing in pub el' ''tf.,vnr-A rkausas Democrat.
 washington county was one of the e.,, tn adout the primary election h's'b,J and if has long since become a i...,,..,r.. in onr e9nufy'S politics. There IA. -..,, oe Obiretious to it, but they are h'@' so ssri.lus or AumrroHs us may be t'o, to.,s5 againsta q delegated convention. ,i,.s i1 urinary election has given satis- t,.tion tn this county and Is here Co me -Ftvettevlle Dem ocrat.
 Lei us hope that the primary 'has ..,,r.s rn stay" in every county in the stlfe. l. is the way. and he only cor ,.,t v.sl to decide every case Of con- ,ost from Uqited States senator to con ,...,ble. There is nearly always trouble ..r',.riur cut CT the convention system End e1arres of sharp practice and fraud are frpCuently heard. But the old ttsnioued primary. where regular ;n3rss and clerks are selected. and ,,ayre every voter goes up and de- nos f. hIs ballot in proper form. i. lresr from objection than any method of ascsrtalulng the popular will. This pllil, adopted by about sixty-6ye oar If tts seventy five counties in the stare in the campaign of 1894, promises in bs the universal rule this year. We hnne it will be adopted by all political n3gtie, that put ticket ill the field Afkdrsas Democrat.
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-31
A. c. HULL,
BELIEFOETr Apv I

EDITORS TIMES. 'o'O'
 "l3 pear ors:-lt would be gratifvjng to the democrats of Boone county for tbe tioh. A. C. Hull, who is now a candidate io' 'he Oihee ot Secretary os State. to nave some favorable mention through your FaluaoIe paper previous to the hold. ing Of your primary election.
 WORD FOR A. C. HULL.
 While the democrats of Boone county have ne disposition to speak a single word l oispar2glng ot any other candidate. we i cam that we can say that A. C. Hull is the peer oi any democrat in the state for i true democracy and Jeffersonian prlnci. p'es' He has been editor of the Boone Banner for ten years, and has never i tatered or wayered in his deyotions to Ihe principles Of democracy. Since tbe days ot reconstruction our county has eyer been m the front rank, with good ma Jorlty for the state ticket. regardless of Wh0 ever the nominees or where they HNe0. For twcntythree years we have proven our deyotionit to the ticket. We now thluk the time has come for our devotion 10 the party to have some recognition by tne democrats of all parts of the state. we oiIer to you man whose integrity. whose qualifications and fitness cannot be questioned, and whose election to the of- nee would rebound to the credit of the aemoetacy and to the honor of the state. dr Hnll's views on the national issues are well known. He has Gone battle for the peoples cause for free silver and low tariff. ne mas ever advocated economy in the state government. lower taxes, good roads and good school system.
 ours truly for democracy and A. c. Hull for Secretary of State.
 H. F. MAGaARD.
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-31
EaWf,a This

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward foy any ease of Catarrh that cannot be ,.nred by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 r. !. CgEyEY & Co.,, Toledo, 0. We ,ne undersigned. have known r. J. Cheney for Inst 15 years. and believe him perfectly honorable iu all business trans aeli9as and financially able to carry out .ay obligations made their by firm.
 WEST & TRUAX,
 Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o. WAI9lNa. KIEEAN < MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo 0. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by All Druggists. Testino. nia!s free
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-31
For Sale or Rent.

The school building on the hill. east of the city. has been remodelled and fitted up and will now be found a very comfortable residence for any one. It is for rent. Also the building near the csmetery known as the old Baptist church, will be sold, CHEAP. Apply ta the president of the Board or to J. ". Beck, ChaiEman. committee.
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-31
In OIclan Tin, as

n. sop'e overlooked the importance of ,p,eafInlaselty ,,aI beneficial effects and iXs%e satisisad with transient action; .h. u'S serV taSt it is generally known " SHu9 of Figs will permanents ;S'colhe ;nr'ahe haoitual constipation, well la~a,,ssh ,.ai ,issh people will not buy other 4 s iVrS. which act fer a time. but F"7'y inlure the system,
The Forrest City times., 1896-01-31

THE republican congressional con- yention of the First district will meet at Wynne March 4th, to nominate a candidate to oppose the democratic standard bearer.
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
CALDWELL TIMES.

EDITOR T1MEs:-I send herewith a few
uotS from this section, which | hope will
De OF interest. There is. perhaps, little
use 10 inform you that 1t is hot and dry in
ms Northumberland a condition
seems to be quite universal at this time.
The farmers have given up all hopes of
ram IN time TODD cotton any good. 1t is
made-Or rather unmade-and rain cannot
help it now. But we would like to see il
come anyway, so that we may plant tur-
hlps and raise our second crop Irish pota-
toes.
Politics are quite lively here and are alb
sorb'ng considerable portion of our leis-
ure. This is strong third party place,
out We are glad To say that there are also
quite number of good democrats here.
We have organized Bryan Il Sewall
club with 26 members, and will get many
more before the election. Messrs. John
Gatling and 5. ii. Mann, OF your city, were
up last Friday night to attend the meeting
of the club. MIR. Gatling made fine
speech and made it very plain why we
should support Bryan u Sewall. After he
closed his remarks. Mr. Mann was called
and responded in few well-chosen words.
While Dir. Mann is a young attorney, we
predict for him bright future. Come
again, gentlemen, you will be welcome at
all times.
Ii you think this communication worthy
OF publication and it meets with your APP
proyal we will let you hear from us again
Success to the democratic county ticket.
Also to The TIMES, for its valuable nfor-
nation Oh the silver and other great ques-
tons. FREE SILVER"
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
500 Reward 500,

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
IN all its stages and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarfh Cure is the only positive
cure'now' known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh beinga constitute onal disease, re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly up0fi the blood and mucOns SER
faces of the system. thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing
her work. The propriet0rs have so much
faith in its curative powers, that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that il
fails 10 cure. Send for list of Testimo-
mails. Address:
+. j. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, O.
~ Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
The Ideal Panacea.

james l.. Francis, Alderman. Chicago
says Il regard DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry as an Ideal Panacea for Coughs. Colds
and Lung Complaints, having used it in
my family for the last five years, to
the exclusion of physicians prescriptions
or other preparations.
Rev. John Burgus, Keokuk, Iowa
writes : Il have been Minister OF
the Methodist Episcopal church for 80
years or more, and have never found any.
thing so beneficial. or that gave me such
speedy relief as DR.. Kings New Discov.
cry" Try this Ideal Cough Remedy now.
Trial Bottles Free at j. Ii. Tipton's drug.
store.
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
Crowley Ridge Institute,

Crowley Ridge Institute will begin
its third term in September under the
efficient management of Mrs. 6. Il.
Ross, assisted by the popular and sue
cessful teacher, Miss Irene Freeman,
who will have charge of the primary
grades. The school work will be con.
Quoted on the same plan as last term
the school remaining graded. Every
effort will be made to sustain the high
educational standard the Institute has
attained,
Mrs. Ross will preside over the in
termediate and higher grades. Other
teachers being employed as needed.
Miss Floy Ross will have charge of
the music class.
1t is to be hoped that Mrs. Ross will
have the hearty cooperation OF the
school. The exact date of opening and
circulars containing full information
will appear later.
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
RAIDS and Pops

The committee from the Populist and
Republican parties, to whom was re-
ferred the question of fusion and Sc
Letting Il ticket, met in the courthouse
last Saturday. The meeting was called
to order by Prof J. II. Blount. who
announced that the Republican COM
mittee was not prepared to give the
names of the candidates for their part
of the ticket but would do so next Sat-
urday at the courthouse. The commit
tee meeting then adjourned. 1mme-
diately afterwards DR.. Mcknight called
the meeting to order as POpulist con-
vention to nominate their part of the
fusion ticket.
DR.. Mcknight was elected chairman
and Lon Pipkin secretary.
The chairman accepted the honor
and then announced the object of the
meeting in speech full Ofgood-natured
abuse claiming that his part of the
party WAS honesty personitied. A great
many talks were made along the same
line. but seem to carry but little weight
with them. The other part of the
Pops were accused of being sold and
delivered.
After the. "love feasts." the conven-
ton proceeded to take the lions part
of the fusion-Capt. j. 5. Fitch, was
nominated for sheriff, John NJ. Brown,
for clerk, J. w. Pace. for surveyor:
leaving the Republicans the tail end of
the ticket. The meeting then adjourn
ed.
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
Gov. Renfrow OF Oklahoma.

The testimonials in behalf OF Hood
Sarsaparlla are not only from people who
cannot afford costly professional treatment
but they come also from persons in official
stations. Nor is Hoods Sarsaparilla
praised only Ivy those who have learned in
their 0Sn experience OF its wonderful cur
alive powers, but nien of the highest in
telligence and soundest Judgment are
ready to speak in its favor. His ExCelleD.
cy William G. RenfrOw Governor of Okla
homa, in a recent voluntary letter. writes
us From its general reputation, l know
OF none that would prefer to Hoods Sar-
saparilla il we should need a blood puri-
fer or remedy for general debility"
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
An Ordinance.

An Ordinance entitled an Ordinance to
prohibit persons from jumping on or Off
the cars Of any railroad while tha
same are in motion within the corporate
limits.
SECTION 7. BE It ordained by the
Common Council Of the incorporated town
of Forrest City, State of Arkansas, that il
shall be unlawful for any person to Jump
off or get ON or swing to the ears of any rail-
road while the same are in motion within the
corporate limits of said town and that all
such persons so arrested shall he fined in
any sum not exceeding Twenty i've dol
lars. provided that this ordinance shall
not be so construed as 10 refer to the EN-
ployes of the several railroads or express
companies or mail service or any persons
in the discl arge of some official duty or
persons assisting women or children off or
on the said cars or persons that are pass
engers.
SECTION Ii. Be it further ordained,
that this ordinance take effect aud be in
force from and after its passage and publ.
cation. and all ordinances or parts of or
dinances ia conflict with this ordinance be
and the same are hereby repealed.
Approved, August 4, 1896.
j NJ. BRowN. Ma or,
Attest: Il. l.. ARNOLD, Recorder
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
Bucklen'S Arnica SaIve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores. letter. Chapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons. and positively cures Piles. or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box. Fol-
sale by John IL. Upton. druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
Warning Order.
In the st. Francis Circuit Court,

In the st. Francis Circuit Court,
September Term, 1896.
Fannie L. Forbes, plt'ff,
VS..
Z. +. Hinton, Warning
w. n. Wilkerson x Co. and II. Order.
j. Williams, trustee, dett.
The defendants. &. f. Hinton. w. ".
Wilkerson, Tbos. III. Chiffon and John s.
MILAN, are warned to appear in this court
within thirty days and answer the COM
plant of the plaintiff. Fannie +. Forbes.
Il. &. FoIBRE. Clerk,
by T. G. MEi.wIN, ID. G.
JOHN GATLING, Pits Solicitor.
July "a 1896.
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
Listen.

Thousands of young and old people
drag through a miserable existence, hot
knowing what ails them. when they are
only run down and need something to as
sist nature to perform its functions. For
this Browns Iron Tonic stands preem-
nently at the head of all remedies. Try
it and you will be convinced. J. II. Upton
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
sos
Notice.
Y. ). LAND OFFICE.

Y. ,. LAND OFFICE,
LITTLE ROCK. ARK.
July I, 1896.
Complaint having been entered at this Off ee
Nv Luther NJ. Royal against Albert Wripn MT
Tor abandoning his homestead entry No, 1si45,
dated July ~. lS9l.' upon the We of lot OF
NV q section 3. township 3 north range east
IN ~. trascis county. Arkansas, with a view
10 the cancellation OF said entry, the said
parties are hereby summoned to appear be-
fore the county clerk of IT. Francis county at
his office IN Forrest City, Ark, ON the Goth day
OF August. lss6. at 10 O'Clock a. IN. TO respond
ana furnish testimony concerning said al
legged abandonment. Trial before this office
August ~, lS.6.
j. j. BEAVERS Register.
B, III. CROWLEY, Receiver.
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
Sure to Win.

The people recognize and appreciate
real merit That is why Hoods Sarsapa-
rila has the largest sales in the world.
Merit in medicine means the powar to
cure. Hoods Sarsaparilla cures-abs0-
Iutely. permanently cures. 1t is the One
True Blood Purifier. Its superior meEit is
an established fact and merit wins.