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Metropolis of the Great Agricultural
Section of Jefferson
County.
Located in a Region Unsur-
passed for Agricultural
Purposes,
Every Inducement to Settlers who Wish
to BECOME Prosperous Farmers
as Wen as to Investors
for Speculation.

This city is very conveniently
and pleasantly located, substant italy
built up and is inviting and pleasing
in appearance, and gives every eVl-
dence of a progressive spirit that IS
surely carrying it forward to an en-
viahle future eminence.
In this progressive age the pros
poets of a city for the future are
due in a measure TO the enterprise
of business interests, and in this
issue we wish to present a view Of
all such. The business houses here
as a rule are intelligently directed,
admirably equipped, progress and
growth having marked the course
Of each on account Of their facilities
being as perfect aud complete Us
they can be made anywhere.
Every thing in and about the city
indicates and gives assurance of a
steady, substantial growth aud
permanent prosperity.
In fact the career Of this wide
awake and enterprising section is
noted for being sharp, decisive and
successful, and the yigor displayed
in the improvements of the city,
which are as remarkable as com
mendable, are not to be wonder ed
at, but expected by those acquaint-
ed with the above facts.
The city's advantages cannot be
surpassed, and the citizens are de
sirous of giving encouragement and
assistance to all wishing to intro
duce new industries here. In fact
the manufactures cannot find as
good advantages for his industry
elsewhere in as healthy locality
where good schools, churches and
society abound. Real estate has
always been held at very moderate
values, and parties desiring to in
vest in that line, and having thu
money to put into it, can readily
secure investments that beyond {
doubt will double in value inside o
Eve years, and IN many case
/ in much less time, as no cit,
in the country presents s.
many favorable opportunities for in
yestments as does this place, who's
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JEROME CONVERSE.

Blacksmith, woed-worker and
horse sheer who for the past thirteen
years has been a resident of Redfield,
was born in Madison county, New
York, October goth, 1884. When
quite young his parents bound him
out to learn the hlacksmithing trade
to a man In Hamil ton, Canada. He
worked at his trade for four years
and then married Miss Libbie Nichols,
went to another shop in Toronto,
but was soon compelled to return
and fill out his unexpired apprentice
ship. He then returned to the United
States and seventeen years ago
came to Arkansas. MIR. Converse
thoroughly understands his business
and all work turned out of his shop
is strictly first class. No man in
this section is better known than Mr.
Jerome Converse.
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A THRIVING PLANT.
DESCRIBING THE ST. LOUIS
sTAVE AND LUMBER co.
A Great Concern, Employing $50
s-zs.s=-------sa
observation-disclosures White
Oak and Cypress Slaves,
Also Casks, Barrels,
Kegs. Etc.
Kegs, Etc.

The natural and acquired advan-
tages OF the city OF Pine Bluff have
contributed to make it manufac-
turing and distributing point of
great Importance. Magnifcently
located with regard to railway and
water facilities, it has become essen
TALLY a favorable location for the
prosecution of almost every branch
of industrial endeavor. The st. Louis
Staye and Lumber Company was
founded in 1891, and the following
we'll known and progressive gentle
men constitute the otIiciate.
George Z. Meyer. President;
j. NJ. Chambers, Yice-President and
Manager;
H. H. Titman. Secretary and
Treasurer.
The works are located in the east
ern part of the city, covering thirteen
acres of ground and are amply pro-
vided with all the newest and requi-
site machinery. They manufacture
white oak and cypress slaves, having
a capacity OF $4,000 per diem. At
present they have some fifteen or
eighteen camps i'll Jefferson, Grant,
Lincoln, Cleveland and Drew cOun-
ties, and are continually increasing
1sNiAs Il lis SOH4 PttAiJ PAA NAhA-
Der for barrel slaves, etc, from ore
to ten thousand acres, wherever
they can secure it. They give en-
ployment to $50 people in all; thus it
may be readily seen that their par
roll is an enormous one. They man
ufacture from "a one gallon to a fifty
five gallon liquor eask; also beer
barrels, halves, quarters, sixths and
elghths; whiskey barrels, half-barrels
and kegs and all kinds of packages
for wine, oil, vinegar. cider, pickles
and kraut; also wood-bouud packa-
ges for lard, beef, pork and syrup
and all kinds of slack barrels for
brewers, bottlers, millers and grocers.
They enjoy a very extensive trade
and furnish material for the st. Louis
Company. Their capaci
ty in the latter department is 1900
tight and 1000 slack barrels per diem.
rhe establishment of an enterprise Of
this character in Pine Bluff must
certainly not be ignored in the make
up of her material wealth and re-
sources, adding largely as it does to
her reputation for being considered
as a manufacturing center and source
of supply Tor various necessary com
mOditieS.
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MCKEE STORE
S. H. Zoller, Proprietor, I'll w.
Second Avenue.

This widely known establish. ent
is in all respects one of the leading,
largest and best equipped houses
devoted to this branch OF trade in
the State. 1t has been admirably
conducted from its inception, and
steadily pushed its way to public
favor and prosperity from the gen
eral excellence and reliability of
goods and economy in price, 1t was
founded March 3rd, 1893, and is one
OF nine similar establishments, each
complete in itself, banded together,
thus enabling them to purchase
goods at cheaper prices by buying in
enormous quantities for the entire
number The quarters occupied are
25x125 feet in dimensions, thus af-
fording ample room for the display
OF the large and varied stock carried.
Two large rows of counters run
through the center, usually filled
with bargains. The stock embraces
china, glassware, crockery, tinware,
wood and WillOw-ware, baskets,
toys, fancy goods, lamps, cutlery,
brushes, mirrors, notions, station
cry OF all descriptions, toilet articles,
etc. A corps of polite and courteous
attendants are ever ready to supply
I the wants Of patrons. Goods are
never misrepresented and are sold
strictly for cash upon their merits.
The energy, sagacity and untiring
industry displayed in the manage
ment of the business are the special
features contributing to the large
measure OF success deservedly at
/ tanned. If at any time you need any
thing in this line you will consult
your interest by giving this estab-
lishment your patronage.
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MAX. EISENKRAMER, THE
TAILOR,
LII East Second Avenue.

Shakespeare, agreeing with other
GREAT men, said: Wear just as good
clothes as your purse will admit. :
This is indeed excellent advice, for TO
be we'll dressed Oft supercedes the
rest, and to be well dressed in Pine
Bluff it is absolutely necessary TO
have Eisenkramer, the popular mer-
chant tailor, make your suitings.
His line of fall goods are simply
superb and should be seen to be APP
preciated. 1t may be said that Mr..
1isenkraniei. always carries an ele-
giant line of goods, and will shortly
enlarge his business accommoda-
lions. Heemploys none but the most
skilled workmen and guarantees alb
solute satisfaction, as is indeed at
tested by the large patronage ne
enjoys. Personally, Mr.. Eisenkramer
| is a pleasant gentleman, one with
whom it is indeed a pleasure to deal
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/. E. SIMMONS
1916 West Barraque Street.
In this store is kent on hand,

In this store is kept on hand,
Family flour of the finest brand;
Tue best grades of teas and cotfes iine-
And everything in the grocery line
In discussing the relative merits OF
the various houses OF Pine Bluff that
go to make up the business world,
we must not overlook the progress
sive establishment owned and con-
Quoted by the above named gentle
man. Mr. Simmons has been a resi-
dent OF the city since 1882, and
founded his business in 1892, having
previously been in the dairy line.
His establishment is 24X60 feet in
dimensions and affords ample room
for the display of the large and care
fully selected stock. In addition he
has one warehouse 20x30 feet in
dimensions, also two other commo-
dious ones. A superb line OF staple
and fancy groceries, supplemented by
cigars, t0baccos, feed-stuffs, produce,
etc, are carried. A fine business has
been worked up and this is being
constantly increased. New telephone,
NO. 202. Free delivery. Mr.. Sim
mons is oneof our progressive young
business men.
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Excellent School Facilities, Large
and Commodious Stores,
Splendid Water.
A Place where You can Invest Your
Money with Good Returns.
Populated BY A Progressive People.
Hospitality Personifed A Beauti-
full and Healthy Location. A
Farmers Paradise.
The 6orshiper OF nature
II ere may find,
A yieh repast

E1with which to feast his mind.
OF the many towns which bejewel
the county OF Jefferson, none equal
Sheriff. in beauty Could the eye
conceive for an instant the beauties
of Paradise when inhabited by
Adam and Eve-and then could the
same eve be cast upon Sherrill-it
would at once see reproduction of
the first scene. Nature certainly
exerted herself in the creation of
this spot. Beautiful valleys just
now decked in al the grandeur of
summer, greet the eye on every
side. Here and there over the sur
rounding country are well-built
and substantial farm houses that
indicate the industry and wealth of
live and prosperous people. No
one is crowded at Sheriff. The
broad fields are just now crowded
with the products that will in the
course of few months bring
wealth to their owners. The rose
and the perfumed honey suckle cast
their delicious odors upon the air,
making Sheriff. place of beauty,
peace and eontentment On an
eminence commanding d splendid
view of the surrounding country,
lies the town of Sheriff. with its
stores and contented merchants.
sHERRILL.
Is situated in the most beautiful
portion of Jefferson county, and is
surrounded by lands that are rich
and fertile. The town was laid out
in 1885, the townsite having been
donated by Mr.. J. M. Barrett. 1t is
situated on the Altheimer branch
of the Cotton Belt Rail Road, is
thirteen miles north of Pine Bluff,
and thirty EIGHT miles south of Lit
tie Rock.
POPULATION.
Ia all, the population Of tthilis tiiriy
ing community, numbers 300 peo-
pie. These citizens are awake to
their interests, and are doing all in
their power to promote the
growth of their city.a
SCHOOLS.
Sheriff. has a splendid public
school, graded aud conducted on
the latest and most improved meth
cd known to the educational world.
CHURCHES.
There are three Churches here.
one white and two eolored. The
| former is under the pastorage of
Rev. ]. W. Harrell, and has increas-
ed largely in membership anes atten-
dence,
Continued on Paqe 81
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7. A. WALL

The genial and accommodating
agent for the ST. l.. |. NJ. & S. w. II.
r. and Pacific Express Company is
u Virginian by birth. At the age Of
seventeen. he entered the railway
service as an operator. From 1885
to 1888 he was with corps of civil
engineers. In 1891 he entered the
service of the road he now represent
and in 1894 came to Redfield as their
agent. Mr.. Wall is an honorable
gen tlemen and has made many
friends by his courtesy.
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II. NJ. WESTBROOK.
JUDGE w. c. DAVIS

The well-known attorney of Red
field was born in Shelby county,
Tennessee, October, 1888, and edu-
Gated at Memphis. He began the
study of law 1856, and two years
late war he served In the Gonfeder-
ate ranks. He came to Jefferson
county In 1881. In 1893 he was adj
mitted to the bar For seven years
he was Justice OF the Peace, and
made an excellent record while hold
ing that office.
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Z. F. DYSON & SON.

The career of a business house is
the rule and standard by which the
public tests its worth. In the ease
of the above firm their career has
been one of long success until today
they stand the recognized leaders in
the mercantile world OF this section
OF Jefferson county. Their large and
handsome store is fully stocked with
a splendid assortment OF dry goods,
groceries, boots, shoes, etc, and will
fully aggregate $4. 200 in value. They
are large dealers in cotton. Mr.. f..
+. Dyson is q Mississippian by birth +,
and one OF the founders OF Redfield
Upon arriving there Mr.. Dyson
founded the Dyson" Hotel, famous
to the travelling public for it's ele-
CANT fare and many c0nveniences.
Eight years ago the mercantile bus
mess was incepted on capital of
$40 grew under the guidance of Mr..
w. II. Dyson, son of Mr.. Il. f..
Dyson, until it's present proportions
have been reached. The trade OF the
house extends within / radius Of
twenty miles OF Redfeld, and is being
constantly increased and augmented.
Mr.. W. II. Dyson. the junior member
Of the firm, like his father, is a wide
awake young business man, known
throughout this entire section, and
is beyond a doubt the youngest mer-
camille factor in the business arena
of this section of Jefferson county.
Shrewd persevering and progressive,
it issdue his acume that the firm OF
f. f. Dyson & Son now stands at
the head OF the list.
/ PROFESSOR T. II. WHEAT.
TO that great body Of educators,
this country owes its onward march
OF prosperity and progress, for to
them is given the task Of training
| the future men and women" Pro.
minently identified with the educa.
! tional interests OF Arkansas is Prof.
! lessor T. Fl. Wheat, a polished, re-
| fined and highly educated gentlemen
| He was born in East Feliciana Par
ish, La March 2Sth, 1856. received
q liberal education which was sup
| plemented with a course at the Uni
versity OF Mississippi, where fol-
| twenty years his father j {. j Whea;
Id. ID. was engaged in teaching. Sub
sequently, after leaving the Uniger
SHY our suDlecl, tnlhhluS thO WcSI
better field for the exercise of his tai
ents and the way to fame and for
tune, he crossed the Father o
Waters" and entered Arkansas
i about 1879. Afterwards he returned
to Mississippi, but only remained
for a brief period. During his resi-
dence In Arkansas Professor Whea
has taught the young idea" how t
shoot at Hazen. Hamburg, Kings
|, land, Pocahontas and othe
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r. L. BLAIR.

This successful } Dung man carries
on an undertaking and furniture bust
ness. He thoroughly understands
every detail, and is meeting with
that success that always attends
enterprise and pluck. He made his
advent Into Redfeld In 1891. and
founded his business. He enjoys the
distinction OF being the only man in
Red6eld engaged in this line. Mr..
Blair carries nice line OF furniture.
His new establishment is tastefully
fitted up and contains nice stock.
Cabinet work Is also done. Mr.. Blair
is native Of Alabama,a and was edu-
Gated at the North Alabama Agri-
cultural School.
CAPT. A. f. CAMPBELL
Is probably one of the best known
men in this section OF Jefferson
county. He is an Alabamian by birth
and during the late war gallantly
served his native land in the eonied-
erie army. In 1871 he located in JET
ferson county, and in 1884 came to
Redfield. For a long period he was
engaged in the timber business. He
is now engaged in the general mer-
camille business, and carries a large
stock.
]. M. REYNOLDS, M. D.
A prominent and progressive citi-
zen of Redfield, was born in Ken
lucky in 1917. He was educated at
Harrodsburg. When the war broke
out he enlisted in the Federal army
and served until the close. Sub
sequently he completed his education
atBloomington, Indiana. In 1882 he
graduated from the Kentucky
School OF Medicine. Dir, Reynolds is
one OF the founders of Redfield 81
Mason and cultured gentleman.
w. L. COBB.
Three months ago this wide-awake
and prominent gentleman came to
Redfield and purchased the drug
house over which he presides. The
stock carried embraces a complete
assortment of Drugs, Chemicals.
Perfumes, Stationery, SCHOOLGIRLS
and all druggists sundries. The
prescription department is given
special attention, and ample service
is had. Mr.. Cobb is building up a
nice business, and is constantly add
| ing new stock.
]. B. MURBERGER.
The leading and prominent ton
serial artist has the neatest and
most complete shop in this section
He Is thoroughly abreast with the
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DuStucSS obl uCbulGS anu AOoldCh-
ces.
REDFIELD
Was named in honor of President
Redfeld of the ST. Louis Iron Noun
tain and southwestern Railroad, and
was laid off in 1880 by J. K. Brodie.
The town is on the st. Louis Iron
Mountain Railroad, eighteen miles
north of Pine Bluff and twenty-five
miles south of Little Rock. The
original settlers were J. X. Brodie,
g. T. Dyson, G. L. Ashton, J. M.
Reynolds, T. M. R. Webb, w. C.
Davis, Nat 'Hammett, Henry
Brown and J, S. Ussery.
POPULATION.
As the years have passed by Red
field has grown and today boasts of
a population of 500 souls.
CHURCHES.
Four churches, two white and two
colored, of Methodist and aotist
denominations mark the religious
fervor of the citizens of this thriving
little town. The buildings are good,
substantial ones.
SCHOOLS.
Redfeld has an excellent graded
public school conducted upon the
latest aud most modern principles.
RAILWAY FACILITIES
Are excellent as furnished by the
ST. L. l. NJ. & S. w R'y. This road
carries the products of this section
to all the various markets. The
road averages 1870 car loads per
month and this makes Redfield the
most important station on the line,
between Pine Bluff aud Little Rock.
FARMING COUNTRY.
The country surrounding Redfield
is excellent for farming purposes
On the east is the Arkansas river
bottom lands, on the west, good farm
ing Hplands On these lands the
following can be raised:
Bottom Lands Uplands.
Corn. 20 ba per acre ...........- 20 bu
Cotton hale - - 4 to y
6ats..... 40 . ~ %
In addition TO these pease, grapes,
fruits, sweet and irish potatoes
grow in abundance, the latter fire.
quently averaging 400 bushels to
the acre.
WATER.
Beyond question of doubt
Redfeld is the best watered town in
the State, both by springs and wells
This is the hunters paradise, where
birds, turkeys and even
deer can be had.
VINEYARDS.
The industry of raising grapes is
growing rapidly, Concord, New
Jersey, Scupernong grapes grow
nicely. Plums, berries and yegeta-
Oles do nicely here.
REDFIELD
Has 5 contractors, 2 gins, l saw
mill, 2 wood aud iron shops, grist
mills, 2 warehouses, ! drug store, 3
hotels, three general stores, l meat
shop, 2 barber shops, 3 physicians,
justices Of the peace, attorney, rail-
road agent and section foreman, etc.
Redfeld invites immigration and |
the future is indeed bright for this
progressive little city.
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bright LIFE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY.

! times. and an artist in his line. For
a fashionable haircut and an easy
shave, you should patroniZe this
gentleman. Mr. Murberger has
| lived in Redfield for five years, and
for the past ten years has been en-
gagged in this line OF business.
]. M. CAMP.
Contractor. builder and carpenter
is native of Tishningo county, Mis-
sissippi. During the late war he
served in the Confederate army until
the close. In 1879 he came TO Ark
ansas. and five years later removed
to Redfield. He has erected a num-
Der of bulldogs here, which stand as
recommendation to his ability.
He is an AL mechanic, and member
OF the American Protective Asso-
citation.
JUDGE A. N. HALL.
Was born near Richmond, Va. in
1916. In 1861 he enlisted in the con-
federate army, and was present at
AppomatoX Court House In 1865. In
1872 he came to Arkansas, and
moved to Redtield in 1856. He was
elected Justice OF the Peace in 1894,
and is a Notary and Democrat.
GEORGE CRANE,
Fruit farmer and Horticulturist, has
a fine farm Of ten acres, five in grapes
and the balance in fruit and vegeta-
bles. He raises Delaware, Martha.
Niagara. Spanish. English and Cal
iiornia whites, and other varieties.
including the famous Luta fancy
grape. +. o. Box 30.
T. N. WILLIAMS,
Conducts n strictly first-class Board-
ing and Lodging House. having ali
the convenienees, such as stable, etc.
thereto. Board $3.50 per
week 75c per meal and lodging. MIR.
Williams has been a resident Of Red
field for five years.
GEORGE McCREET,
practical mechanic of 80 years ex-
nerienee, has 9een a resident of Red
field since August, 1892. He does
blacksmithing, Woodworking, horse
hoeing and repairing. His shop
IS located in the northwest part of
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DREYFUS FURNITURE co.
3o5 West Barraque Street.

This company carries a full and
complete line of furniture and are
one OF the old representative houses
of Tie city. Thoroughly reliable and
always alive to the city's interests.
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points. For the pass two years he
has taught at Redtield. During the
years 1895 and 1896 he has conducted
State Normal school for the coun-
ties of Ashley and Sevieier. He is a
member of the State Teachers Assoc
iasion and was Vice President OF that
organization in 1896. He is also q
member of the Masonic Fraternity.
Professor Wheat takes rank with
the leading educators OF the great
State of Arkansas.
]. T. STANSELL
One OF Redfleld's most prominent
citizens and a gentlemen well known
throughout this entire section, first
saw the light OF day in Cobb county,
Georgia. March Path 1916. His par
ents removed to Piekens county Ala
bama and here our subject was edu-
Gated. When the war broke out he
gallantly enlisted in company A
nineteenth Alabama regiment and
severed until the close, being
wounded at the battle of Murfrees-
boro. He came to Arkansas i'm 1856
located at his present place OF resi-
denee. For thirty years Mr.. Stansell
has been engaged in the contracting
and carpentering business, and has
built all the store houses including
Captain Daniels house up to and in
GLIDING IL. c. O'Neals store house.
In addition he has built numerous
residences. He is q Mason and an
upright citizens.
II. NJ. WESTBROOK.
Our genlel constable of Barraque
was born in Marshall
county, Mississippi, February 18th,
1919. He was a member Of the Con-
federate State troops, and served
during the latter part of the war
In 1884 he came to Arkansas and |
located near Redfield. He is engag-
ed in carpentering and farming. In
1894 he was elected constable, and |
has since made an excellent record |
He is a Democrat and a member Of
the A. p. A.
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Scintillating in Jeffer-
sons Bright Diadem.
1 GENEROUS SOIL YIELDS
BOUNTIFULLY
In Response to Intelligent Cultivation
The Best Section in The World For
Those Seeking Homes.

= -
A condensed description OF me
gems, or smaller towns ana cues
oil JEFFERSON county IS Designed as
information to homeseekers from
other states ana TO direct the atte9-
ton OF manutaclufers ana caPltal,
lists TO the lmi5iess ana undeYeIoPeo
possiolhhes OF seetlon possessing
all the elements necessary TO pro,
mote the welfare Oh man. Personal
investigation or inquiry WIN as
close every statement TACT "aieh
mas not been eo'ofea TO fitSieaa %
mlsrePfeseat'
nay net mar name her yell S9tI,, In words,
7 may not bind her down with deeds
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CLUSTERED GEMS.

fourishing condition finds apt illus
tration in the constant building of
business structures and residen-
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VINEYARDS.

The industry of raising grapes is
growing rapidly, Concord, New
Jersey, Scupernong grapes grow
nicely. Plums, berries and yegeta-
h1aS do nicely here
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Beyond a question of a doubt
Redfeld is the best watered town in
the State, both by springs and wells.
This is the hunters paradise, where
abundant birds, turkeys and even
deer can be had.