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ST PAUL's BAPTIST CHURcH. (coLoRED)

practice OF his profession. The Doc
tor is II member of the Arkansas
Colored Medical Association. and oc-
cupies the position of secretary to
that body. He is also 4 member OF
the Board OF Health Of Pine BIHff
The Doctor is a man OF culture and
refinement, Il deep STUDENT and
thoroughly welded to his profession.
His Office is located ut 205H Main
street, upstairs over Wiley Jones
establishment
J. A. CAIN, M. d. (Col
Was born in Oktibbaha county.
Mississippi. January II, 1853 He
WAS educated Rust University, Holly
Springs, that State. from win n he
was graduated in 1851 During TT,
winter of 1890, he began the study Of
medicine at Meharry Medical College.
Nashville, Tenn. graduating il 1898
He began practice in Pine Bluff.
The Doctor is n member Of the Ar
kansas (colored) Mediea Associa-
ton and occupies the position OF
Treasurer TO that body.
G. w. BELL, NJ d.
A representative eolored man OF
Pine Bluff, was born in Shelby
county, Tennessee, April 10, 1870.
He received an excellent education,
graduating from Southland College,
near Helena, this State and the Lin
coin University near Philadelphia,
Penn. He was then elected prinei pal
OF the collegiate department OF the
Southland College In 1890 he was
elected a member of the Arkansas
State Senate. The same year he
took two courses in medicine at the
University of Pennsylvania. Subse-
quently be took one course at the
University OF Vermont ana three at
the Dartmouth Medical College grad
uatlng in 1884 He began active
practice at once in Pine Bluff.
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M w VERB.
West End Grocery, Near Bar
raque Street Church.


Mr.. Webb was born and reared in
The state 81 mississippi and was eds
ueated az The colored public schools
of Oxford He married his present
vile, Katie l., in Oxford, Miss. in
the year 1881 lie moved to Ar
kansas tn 1891 and settled in Pine
BlufI,rand was appointed mail car
rer in this city in 1892,
which position be still retains.
He also runs neat gro
Gerry store and owns fine residence
near the Barraque street church.
His store commands a good trade
and he carries a full stock OF grocer
les and also deals largely in wood,
He is n trustee in the Barraque
Street Baptist Church and Snperin-
tendent of the Srnday-school. Mr..
and Mrs. Webb have only one child,
Miss Bertha, who is now thirteen
wears old, anllis II student at the
Branch Normal College. Mr.. Webb
Is very Industrious aud enjoyes the
confidence and respect ef our best
citizens. His wife. Mrs. Katie L.
Webb. is q very accomplished wo-
man, She having taught in the pub
lie school of this city two years.
Oar people are always ready to well
come this kind of citizens among
them.
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BARRAQUE STREET. COTTON SCALES.
HOTEL.
\ Home for the Traveler-Third
Avenue, Opposite the
Denofs.

\ model hotel is the grandest
work oi man. A tired out traveller
and n poor hotel do not hitch; he
knows good bed when he hits one
and a good meal when he tastes it.
Satisfy a mans stomach and you
have his eternal gratitude. These
facts are recognized by Mr.. Miller,
the genial proprietor of the
Arlington Hotel The fame OF
the Arlington has spread to nearly
every section of the country, and
to say it is firSt.class is to repeat n
twice-told tale 1t is Il cheerful and
attractive place OF rest and com
fort where all the wants OF the
guests are anticipated, and no OBJ
noXious features thrust upon them.
The building is II fine structure, is
built Of brick and is set off with or
nanental work, and an elevation Of
two stories. Entering from Third
avenue the visitor is ushered7 into a
neat office, well lighted aud furnished
IN accordance with the most inn
proved modern ideas.
Next to the office Is the dining
room which presents an imposing
appearance, being lofty and commo-
diOus with a large seating capacity.
There is also an elegant cafe, which
is open day and night. The table
is supplied with the finest edibles to
be found in any market or seasons
produce The service is unexcep-
tional. Thirty-three large sleeping
apartments are at the disposal OF
the guests, which are all newly fur
nished with attention to their artis-
tic appearance and comfort. The
parlors are large and furnished in
luxuriance. Genial and aceommo-
dating clerks, both day and night,
attend the wants OF the guests.
Large and well-lighted sample-rooms
both at the hotel and up town. Be
ing situated convenient to both de-
pots, il offers many inducements to
the travelling public. 1t is with
pleasure that we recommend this
hotel to the public, and solicit for il
a share of your patronage.
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/. w. ROWLAND. M. ID.

Among the prominent colored peo-
pie OF Pine Bluff, none are better
known or more highly appreciated
for his many excellent qualities than
DR.. j. w. Rowland. The Doctor.
was born at Chesterville, Mississippi,
in 1862. He attended the local pub
lie schools until 1879, when he catered
Rush University at Holly Springs.
in 1850, after leaving the University,
he taught in the counties OF Lee,
Tunica, Coahoma, Poutolioeh aud
Union, for Il period of eight years.
In 1882 he began the study of mefi-
cine, attending lectures at the Me
harry Medical College at Nashville.
Tennessee, during the years lSs3-s7,
he graduated the latter year in Feb-
rnary, and the following year came
to Pine Bluffs where he has since re-
manned, oetively engaged in the
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T S. SMITH
Contractor and Builder.

For one to attempt to introduce
Mr.. Smith to the Pine Bluff public
is something like the mole hill trying
to overtop the mountain. Mr..
Smith has spent forty years of his
life as contractor, twenty-eight of
which have been spent in Arkansas.
He was born at Lancaster City.
Penn, and when five years old
moved to Ohio, and it was here he
learned his trade under one of the
best mechanics in that State. Mr.
Smith came to Little Rock in 1868
aud many public and private buiid-
ings have issued from his hands to
attest OF his skill and ability us an
architect, d few of which are he
Arlington and Wavery hotels ut Hot
Springs, the latter the first three.
story house built there. The Rheims
Hotel at ArkadeIphia, the Deaf
Mute Asylum at Little Rock and
many Others, In 1878 MIR. Smith
took up his residence in this city and
the number OF buildings which he
has constructed bear evidence of his
success. few of which are the
Smart building, Davis & Prigmore.
Trulock store buildings, on Bar
raque street, Mrs. Norris Stores and
several buildingsfor DR. Simmons and
Withers. He is now constructing a
fine structure for John Roth, and is
one OF the best known contractors
in the State.
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HAMMETT GROCER COM
PANY.
The Leading Wholesale Grocer
and Cotton Factors.
A Thriving Establishment-Bus
ness Methods Up to
Date


Occupying business premises with
flooring space 22Oxl24 feet and ware
houses covering 200xIO0 feet filed
with a complete line OF staple and
fancy groceries, which are handled
only by wholesale. combining with
this q business OF cotton factors and
handling in that department some
II, eco bales of cotton per annum. it
is not strange that the Uammett
Grocer Company should be one of
the commercial leaders OF Arkansas.
The firm was organized in 1881 by
Mack Hammett and e. c. Howell
under the name and style OF the
Hammett Grocer Company. The
large business transacted by the
firm requires the services OF Il large
force OF men in the city and ON the
road. Their trade extends all over
the State and even beyond it's bor
ders and has been an essential aid in
making Pine Bluff a leading jobbing
point. The present officers of the
company are II. FL. HUM, President
and r. c. Wilkins, Secretary and
Manager. Mr.. Hum is one of the
best known and most respected men
in the State, and his name at the
head of any establishment is indica-
tive of it's probity and standing.
Mr. Wilkins, who has for the past
three years been the eompany's sec
rotary. treasurer and manager, is a
business man OF recognized ability
His able management of it's affairs
has won for the company an in
creased trade A sketch of Mr.
Howell, manager of the cotton de-
partment. will be found elsewhere
il this edition. The immense bust
ness transacted by this company is
a tribute to the brains and energy of
these gentlemen. and Pine Bluff is
to he congratulated upon having
this institution within its borders.
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COLORED INDUSTRIAL
INSTITUTE.

This school is situated near Jones'
Park, corner State street and 18th
avenue, and was opened in Septem-
Der, 1889. The teachers are Sisters
OF Charity of Nazareth, four of whom
are in charge The board Of direc-
tors are the Mayor, County Judge,
two leading eolored men, Pastor of
St Joseph's Church and two other
prominent citizens. The property
covers a block OF ground. and the
school has an enrolment Of 200. The
usual literary branches are taught.
All the industrial branches are
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KANSAS CITY MEAT MAR
KET.
2I5 Barraque Street, A. Strobe,
Proprietor.

In discussing the relative merits Of
the various houses of Pine Bluff.
with view to conveying to our
readers q Knowledge of what may
be found here, we must not overlook
the progressive and ;iB-to-date cs-
adjustment, run by that popular
gentleman, Mr. A. Stroble, man
who understands every detail OF the
meat trade. He does an extensive
wholesale business in connection
with his retail business, and sup
plies butchers with the choicest and
best meats that can be found in the
local market. His reputation in this
line is strictly AL. He manufactures
the most delicious sausage of all
kinds and head cheese. For ten years
he has been engaged in the meat
! business, four OF which have been
passed in Pine Bluff Mr.. Strobe
hears the distinction OF having con
Quoted the first meat establishment
in Stuttgart, ARK. He is a gentle
man of liberal views ard vide
awake, solid citizen.
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BROS & TRU.
LOCK

King Cotton is represented by sew
eral large and substantial firms in
pine Bluff, among which Messrs.
Taggart Bros & Truloek are en-
titled to prominent position in our
edition of this description. The
house was originally founded by Nj.
w Taggart & Coz, and become
known under its present name by
the admission of Mr. W. N. TIuiock,
July /, 1896. The firm is composed
of NJ W. and w. o. Taggart and W.
n. Truloek. They buy for foreign
and Eastern spinners. Their head
quarters are at Pine Bluff, Ark,
| though they buy in various markets
throughout the State.
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LEE & FLUKER
1922 w. Second Avenue.

In January Of the present year
Messrs. Lee & Fluker established
their present grocery business, and
carry a fine line cf staple and fancy
groceries, hay. chops, earn, bran,
flour, etc. A free delivery is run in
connection. The stock is new and
OF fine variety: Their store is well
arranged and prompt attention is
given TO orders. The highest prices
are paid for country produce. nice
supply of which can always be bad
here Telephone, ne,y No 2I7
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MRS. ]. D. benson.
528-52o East Third Avenue.

Probably one Of the Oldest estab-
lished grocery li0uses in the city is
that conducted by Mrs j u. benson,
who established the business sixteen
years ago AMI carries a full andcom-
plete line of faney and staple grocer
les and dry goods; game and poul-
try always on hand, goods delivered
free TO any part OF the city Mrs.
Dunson enjoys a good trade which
She has built up by honest business
methods and strict attention to
business and the best grades OF
goods always OF reasonable prices.
New telephone number. fJ4
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VIM. T. SIMPSON,
Market Gardner and Fruit
Grower.


The subject OF this sketch is a
worthy example OF what can he
accomplished by push pluck and
severence who today ON ns one OF
the finest garden aud fruit farms In
tile State, consisting al 50 acres. with
30 acres under eu3tivati4n His vim
yard consists of 5000 grape vines OF
finest varieties. jpst coming into
bearing and several acres ofthe most
improved varieties of stra wberries
All the new introguctions in stfa ~
berries are grown IN It plot by the
side OF the old varieties 10 TEST their
adaptablity to this climate, Care
fui notes are taken during the season
enabling him to discard all that are
not a success. Bv this method lie
has selected II very fine collection.
MIR simpson has exhibited some OF
the finest berries the past season
ever seen in this city. Raspberries
are another OF his specialties hav-
ing some fifteen varieties, consisting
OF black, yellow and purple, A new
variety being tested this season has
yielded fifteen pints OF berries to the
plant at one year old. 1t is named
the Columbia and the present indi-
cations are that it will surpass most
other varieties. 1t is not only very
productive but the canes stand our
summers better than any other.
Mr.. Simpson is up TO the times in
all modern improvements and is con
tinually experimenting and has been
largely instrumental in placing JET
ferson county in the front as fruit
and truck farming country.
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T. II. BROWN.

The subject OF this sketch is the
apahle Judge of the Police court.
torn on a form in Virginia in 1883 he
spent the greater portion of his life
in that State. His boyhood days
were spent on the farm and ii at
tending the schools OF that section,
after receiving his preparatory educa-
ton he spent two years OF Stanton,
Virginia, fitting himself for a Civil
Engineer. although he never follow
ed it as an occupation, but spent his
time with his parents. In 1890 he
made his advent into Pine Bluff and
M to a year ago was engaged in the
management of Capt. Geisrighter's
farms, he was elected Police Judge
one year ago, and has made very
satisfactory official
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A. H. GOODLOE
1905 State Street.

since 1887 has A II Goodloe, one
of Pine Bluff Is representative color
ed men, heen a resident of this city.
He founded his business FIVE years
ago, and by honesty and fair deal
ing built up a nice trade. He hand
les staple and fancy groceries, ice,
fruit, watermellens. feed stnffs, etc.
lie makes speciality Of spdre-ribs
during the winter Telephone. new
No S92 All goods delivered free Of
charge.
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this large store room 59xl50 feet,
two stories high, are found the finest
equipment that has ever come within
the writer's scope and with the in
couragement which a community
should give an establishment OF this
kind would become u substantial
factor in this branch OF trade in the
South. The two stories ale stocked
with handsome rigs which range
from $40 cart to beautiful phae-
ton. Over 100 vehicles are carried
by this mamoth concern, and it is
Mr.. Mallory's intention to make this
IA manufaC turing plant, saving to the
community the money paid out to
manufacturers elsewhere.
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E. d. HARRIS.
sol East Third Avenue.

Al the above named gentleman's
store you will always find nice
line OF fancy andstaple groceries and
a well conducted restaurant where
meals are served in first.class Style
at reasonable prices.
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PRESBYTERIAN MIsSI07
CHURCH SCHOOL.

The Church and school described
in this sketch is situated in the west
era part Of the city. and is under
able management. The trustees are;
Prof T. G. GhiIdress ". H. Bro.
conler and l.. Johnson. Has an en-
rollment of about 80 pupils. Board
in girls dormatofy, $6 90 per month.
S1.00 for incidental fees The school
comprises three departments, viz !;
primary, Intern adiate and grammar
grades. Diplomas are given to
those who finish their course. The
buildings are well adapted for the
purpose. and the school stands high
among the private schools Of the
State.
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j. c. CORBIN. A. NJ.

Among the colored educators Of
today no one is more worthy Of
special mention than the subject of
this sketch Born in Chillicothe. o.
he spent his early life attending sub
scription schools, when one was to
be found, which was rare indeed, I'M
til 1919, when he entered the Ohio
University at Athens under Presi-
dent VIM. II, McGuffey, from which
he graduated in 1858, receiving the
degree OF Master of Arts. Prof. Cor
bin has spent thirty years of his life
in the interest Of education Teach
ing for ten years in Louisville, Ky,
hen his health failed and he gave
up teaching and accepted a position
with the Bank OF the ohio Valley as
clearing clerk, creditably filling his
position for eight or ten S4ars.
Leaving this position he came to
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c. LUMPKIN.
Oh East Third Avenue.

One OF the most complete estah-
lishnents in the East end is that
conducted by the above named gen
tlemun who carries every Thug to be
found in any tirst-class grocery
house; meat shop also conducted
in connection.
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also taught. Is the directors Ia
tention TO construct bail lings whtrs1
cooking, housekeeping and nursing
will be taught. For boys, in addi-
ton to the wood work department,
a farm will soon be purchased, wheJe
they will be trained This school,
nadee able management, has matla
rapid improvements, and compares
most favorably with the other
city schools
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B. D. BRADY,
Ala West Second Avenue.

Mr.. B. D. Brady established his
present business three years ago,
and carries complete line of
fancy and staplegroceries. candy
and farm produce of all kinds.
A line of fine cigars and
tobaecos are also carried. and in
addition a first-class barber shop is
conducted where vpn can. get good
clean shave and haircut by com
petent artists at popular prices.
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A. N. MDDLEBROOKs

Is a citizen worthily Identified with
the eityes interests, who first saw
the light OF day in 1855 IN Tronp
county, Ga, rs slave boy At the
emancipation he remained ON the
farm taking advantage OF every
opportunity for studying. Attending
night school from 1865 to 1859. when
he left the farm 10 enter Algram-
marsehool, from which heentered the
Atlanta University remaining there
n number OF years, Settling in .lcf-
ferson county he taught school for a
time, but after persistent calls from
his party finally catered politics. He
has been 4 delegate 70 several
national conventions, rs we'll as
having been deputy Revenue Gellec-
tor. He is a worthy citizen who b,-
his industry and ability has been
very successful in life.
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BRANCH NORMAL
LEGE
col
OF the Arkansas Industrial Uni
versity.

Verstty.
This institution was established
pursuant to an act OF the General
Assembly OF Arkansas, and has been
in operation since lS75. Its primary
object is the training OF teaehers for
efficient service IN the eoloie1 public
schools Of The State, and for tie pur-
pose of enabling those Who wish to
avail themselves of it's advantages,
there is no charge for tuition for
appointees; the only requirements for
admission beng i suitable age and
qualification, appointment from one
Of the county judges, and the pay
ment of a five dollar entrance fee
The school property consists OF a
beautiful tract 0i twenty acres of
ground, in the suburbs OF Pine Bluff.
The school building, completed in
1881, and occupied january 30, 1882,
is one OF the handsomest edifices in
the state, as well rs one OF the best,
being warm and comfortable, well
lighted and ventilated contains
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|. PROGRESSIVE COLORED PEOPLE. :
9gsgJg g sGgs

Little Rock in 1872 where for a few
Years he was employed on a news
paper aud in the money order de-
partment OF the post office. After
the brooks Baxter war he accepted
2 position as teacher in the Lincoln
Institute at Jefferson City, Mo. Prot
Ner6ih left this position 20 aeepnt
his present charge in April. 1870, be-
ing appointed by Gov Garland to
assume entire chargc of this branch.
and it may be said to Prot Gorbin's
credit that no man could have done
better, Being met with opposition
on all sides. he persevered in his
course 2nd from class OF seven has
built one of the finest institutions i'm
the South. Prof. Corbin il n
scholar of more than ordinary abil-
ity and has force of teachers who
have each graduated under him fand
has the confidence OF tAe Branch MOI
NAL Trustees. He is also Grand
Secretary of +. q 4. NJ of Arkansas.
and is an ardent worker in its be-
half,
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Scientific horse-shoeing in these
modern days has become more than
ever a necessity, and Pine Bluff is
fortunate in having In her MIDST Il
man who understands every detail
.of the work-we refer to JAS. II
Douglas, Horse-shoeing OF all
kinds and description is made
"a speciality. A general repair
business is also conducted and
wagons, bnggies, farm implements,
etc. repaired at popular prices
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CITY OFFICIALS,
Continued From Page ~
FRED FOX.

f alderman from the First Ward
chairman OF Committee on Public
Works and also member OF Commit
Ter On Police. Fire Department and
City Hall. Is member OF the firm
Of Fox Bros. and has beer a resident
.0f the city Tor twenty-seven years.
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a sketch of City Attorney f. NJ.
Hudson, will be found among the
members OF the Bar
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A sketch of Alderman Howell will
be found elsewhere in this edition.
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Board Of Trade Saloon and Res
taurant.

The time has come when the res
peeted citizen need not fear being
stamped a topper for indnlging in
an occasional draught. Through
the enterprise OF some men, our citi-
zens can enjoy the privilege OF a so
cial drink without danger to charac-
ter by visiting a respectable place,
where the best class of citizens 60
Prominent among these is the Board
OF Trade Saloon and Restaurant
The establishment is neatly furnish
ed with substantial fixtures, and the
stock of liquors carried embrace
none but the standard brands,
among which |. w. Harper whiskey
is specialized The jug and bottle
trade is one OF the principal features,
catering largely to those from a dis
lance, who should get their prices
before purchasing elsewhere. Mail
orders are given prompt attention.
An excellent restaurant is run in
connection where the choicest OF
edibles can be obtained at popular
prices. Up stairs are number OF
sleeping rooms which are large and
airy, nicely Fitted up wine room IS
also had. A novel feature is their
motive power for the revolving fans.
"A tread mill operated by two oxen,
which serve four hours each--are
thoroughly trained and are grow
ing fat The management Is under
the personal supervision OF Messrs
Brannon & Bro, gentlemen OF the
highest tenor. who never allow any
one to treat them better than they
do others, which is chiefly the rea
son of their hnttering success.
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A. S. MOON.

This gentleman is the ceicient
principal of Greenville School, who
was born September 49, lS47 in JEFF
ferson county and it was here he re-
ceiyed his early education at the
public and private schools OF the
county. He began teaching in 1871,
teaching country schools, ON several
occasions leaving off teaching to
accept public offices. In 1876 he
served as County Treasurer and
afterwards as deputy Sheriff and
collector. In 1880 he was elected
Circuit Court Clerk and recorder,
which position he held until 1852 and
then served in the post office during
the years IA and rs He taught in
the public schools OF this city in
lS76-lS94 he TAUGHT in thecountry and
in 1895 he again commenced teach
ing as principal Of the Greenyille
school in this city and has been
successful IL its management.
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GREENVILLE SCHOOL.

Is situated in the southwest p0r-
ton OF the city in the Third Ward
The building is "A one story frame
structure containing two rooms
which are large and well adapted
for school purposes AID here are
taught the primary grades. The
average attendance is about 100
scholars. The general character OF
the school viii compare favorably
with the schools of this grade.
There are two teachers, one prinei-
pal and one assistant to whose
qualifications as teachers the school
owes its present excellent standing