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The Forrest City times., 1897-01-15

A social gathering was the event of the week at the residence of Mfr. and Mrs. J D. Baugh. Monday evening. Those participating were Misses Lady Ingram and Floy Ross. and Messrs James Russell and Walter Taylor. The occasion was in honor of the de- parture of Miss May Brandon. who left the following evening for her home in South Carolina, after spending a few weeks with the family of her aunt Mrs. ] D. Baugh. During her brief stay in this city. Miss May made il host of admiring friends, by whom she will be greatly missed.
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-15
Listen.

Thousands of young and old people drag through q miserable existence. not knowing what ais them. when they are only run down and need something to as- sist nature to perform it's functions. For this Browns Iron Tonic stands preemi- uently at the head of all remedies. Try it and you will be convinced. J. II. Tipton
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-15
GladneSS Comes

NNTith better understanding of the
 w transient nature of the many phys ieal ills, which vanish before proper ef- forts-gentle cfforts-pleasant efforts rightly directed. There is comfort in the knowledge, that SO many forms of sickness are not duo to any actual dis ease, but simply to a constipatcd condi- 5tion of the system, which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt ly removes. That is why it is the only remedy with millions of families, and is everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value good health. Its beneficial effects arc due to the fact, that it is the one remedy which promotes internal cleanliness without facilitating the organs on which it acts It is therefore all important, in order to get it's bene- ficial effects, to note when you pur- chase, that you have the genuine arti- cle, which is manufactured by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by all reputable druggists.
 If in the enjoyment of good health, and the system is regular, laxatives or other remedies are then not needed. If afflicted with any actual disease, ono may be commended to the most slSillful physicians, but if in need of a laxative, one should have the best, md with the well-informed everywhere, Syrup of Figs stands highest and is most largely used and gives most general satisfaction
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-15
RlckLen,s Arnlcn Sr1un

The best salve in the world for Cuts. Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Eheum. Fever sores. Tettpr. Chappel Hands. Chlblains. Corns. and all Skin Erup- pay required. lt is guaranteed to refunded. Price 3o cents per box. For sale by John II. Iipton, druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-15
Home Again.

Having purchased the stock and fix lures of the Magnolia Saloon, extend a happy New Year's greeting to ons and All. To my old customers will say that l hope to renew our former pleasant business relations, and to the new. 1 only ask to be given trial. 1 open up with the best and largest stock of whisKies, wines beer, cigars and to- bacco ever brought 10 Forrest City Jug trade speciality. The business will be conducted in manner becom ing first class saloon in all its ap- Give me a call
 - T. c. FoLBRE.
 Lost.
 By the long heated summer months one will lose their energy and appetite, and if they will try one bottle of Browns Iron Tonic they will soon recover their lost strength and appetite. J. II. Tip ton
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-15
Lost.
Strayed.

From near New Castle. on the 25th of October, one Mouse Colored Mare Mule about years old. 15 hands high, lame in right hind foot; branded "G'' on one shoulder. A reward will e'paid for the return of said mule or for information leading to her recovery.
 E. T. GRAY.
 Forrest City, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-15

Principe Alfonso IIabana Cigars. best on earth: take no other, at II, A. Knight & Co.
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-15


 Some complaint is registered against the careless method employed by par ties engaged in purchasing cattle throughout tile county. In several in. stances, it IS claimed they have aug. mented their herds at the expense of others. Owners of stock should keep sharp eye on sucoh proceedings and bring the guilty ones 10 account.
 The Nashville Students are billed to appear at the opera house tonight. The cleverness of this troupe is too well known to need endorsement from any source. The company has been be- fore the footlighs for some twenty years. Those who enjoy sidesplit:ing laugh and the genuine dialect and me- lodies of the black sons Of Dixie, inter spersed with good music, should at tend.
 A defective chimney caused the burn ing of d cabin on the Wilson place, in the bottom. last Sunday. The house was occupied by colored man named Joe Miller. who lost everything he pos sessed-S00 pounds meat, barrel flour,
 
 household goods.
 G. N. Laughinghouse left Tuesday evening for Fayetteville, in response to a telegram stating the serious Illness of his brother Fenner. A letter receiy- ed from him by friends lhe following day announced his continued critical illness.
 1 found good results from the use of Dr Bells Pine-Tar- Honey in the treatment of my children for whooping cough. Yours E. B. BAILEY.
 lWlnchester Ky. Charlie Gurris and Marsh DavIs ruff fled the dignity of the city teiday afternoon by engaging in scrap" over some kind of n game, on Mid way plaisdnce." In the engagement, Qneensberry rules were laid aside for the old-faslioned county. punch, kick. and gouge style. During the hottest period of the contest Marshal Wolf stepped in and took a hand. He filed them into the presence Of Mayor Brown where each was given tue customary S5 and cost. The reporter was unabie tO learn whether the gate fees cOntin- gent upon the set-to were equal or in eXcess of the damage the city put upon her character.
 Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-15

You can get the small rubber wash CTS for your street and lawn water hose at the newsstand-cheap enough
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-15

of a practical ea cation at the ] tta Rock Comm ;rl College is nif'v which pays ra tit tion, boolis sta. i,E cry. bogaa a'e washing. lStia for ilte CasMMf;i CTAL COURSE tue sIiurtl,aii. course cousiGtrS ply less.
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-15
The True Remedy.

w. NJ Repine. editor Tisklwa. Ill.,, "Chief,' says: We won't keep house without Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds Expe. rimented with many others. but never got the true remedy until we used Dr. Kings New Discovery No other remedy can take its place in our home. as in it we have certain and sure cure for Coughs, Colds, Whooping Cough, etc" 1t is idle to experiment. with other remedies, even If they are urged on you as just as good as Dr. Kings New Discovery. They are not aS good. because this remedy has a record of cures and besides is guaranteed. It never fails to satisfy. Trial bottles free at Tipton's drugstore.
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-15
Prices low at the NeTs- stans

Some Of the handsomest and rreiii, st Dress goods of the season to be sctIi |, Russell, Fraham x Co.
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-15
The Time

required Tor an O. dinary bright n',A or girl io ccaipa.l either celifsp is monthS-mauy
 in less. Y on ,as know ton mn about the stu,.l,i We teaci,. and Y. don't send va,lfls Il CRIPPLE O3 t HALF. co Nj Fl. TENT.
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-15

and see us if ,S4ls want to know ii,sn about this .g thing. If ynIl ca,. 9o!ne write us line and we II s..ist you our ,sJ,, tnI | u,iieilts.
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-15
The Profit

you can masa lie first year will rlta than pay IN itr oAt for the time .ats money spent ,wlJ us ana t0 EARNING ,G,ls PACITY will II crease each sia ceedlng year.
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-15
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The Forrest City times., 1897-01-15

found good results from the use of Dr Bells Pne-Tar- Honey in the treatment of my children for whooping cough. Yours E. B. BAILEY.
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Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-11-03
Real Estate Transfers.

Movements in real estate recorded at the Circuit clerks office for the week ending October 30, are as follows:
 James Robinson, ct al, to J. M. Bradley, warranty, ? acres in sw} oi nel of 11:4:11; consideration, $250.
 S. " Reeder to Bagnell Timber Co.,, quit claim, 160 acres ia 25:4:11: consideration, $137.
 Standard Compress X Warehouse Go. to J. D. Miner, warranty, lot 4. block 43, Old Town; consideration S2, 900.
 Isaac Devine to ". J. & B. s Brannon, warranty, lands in 23:4:11. consideration, S300.
 Edward Fitzgerald to J. M. Lucy, warranty, block B in Dexter Hard ing's addition; consideration, $1OO
 J. NJ. Lucy to J. ". Jones, deed oI trust, block 58 in Dexter Harding's addition; consideration, $1.00.
 Frank Trylc to Mrs. Danella Cole, warranty, lot ', block l, Cockrelrs addition; consideration, $200.
 Wm. Carr to James Collins, deed, h } swl, 12:7:7; consideration, $1.0C
 W. D. Westall to J, B. Simmons, warranty, lot block ', Tannehill & Owens additions consideration. $475.
 Felix G. Smith to ". J. Smith, warranty, IA acres in 3O:6:9; con- sideration, $640.
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oratorlcaI Association.

The session of the Pine Bluff ora torical Association held at the Court House last Monday was well attended. Every one present en- joyed themselves greatly and were benefited not only by the speaking, but also by the facts set fonth in the debates. The subject of last weeks debate was: Resolved that man Is more influenced by hope of reward than by fear of punishment" i" The affirmative and winning side was represented by Edwin J. Ker- win and Ben J. Altheimer and Messrs. H. Kemp ToDey, Beno AL theimer represented the negative. The debate was very spirited, md each speaker closed amid loud and prolonged cheers. The oration, "Our Congressman" was a deep and we'll handled one by Mr. 0. K Womack, and was certainly well ap- preciated by those present. MT. Alex Rowell closed the evenings enter tainment with declamation in his usually masterly style.
 The meeting which was to have been held on next Monday night November l, has been postponed to Tuesday night, November 2, on ac- count of an attraction at the Mer. Till Institute. The program on that night will be debate, subject: "Re- solved that man is influenced more by the love of woman than he is by the love of money" The affirmative side will be represented by Messrs Tom NJ. Atkinson and Thomas Moss and Messrs. Marvin E. Holderness and H. Percy Meyer will represent the negative. Tn this debate there will be two lady and three gentle men judges. The program will con- clude with an oPation.
 The public is cordially invited to attend, and no admission price Is charged.
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A Pleasant Perty.

At her home on West Twelfth ave nue, Miss Mary Lindsay Friday night very pleasantly entertained nun. Der of her friends in anticipation of the Halloween. The evening was spent iu diversions customary to such occasions, the feat of biting n suspended apple, blowing out q number of candles in 0 TOW, and several varieties of fortune telling. Most interesting of all, however, was the fortune telling of dark robed witch, who, with q pack of cards. searched ont the hidden secrets of many q youth and maiden present, thereby elicitinG much merriment from the interested auditors. At the conclusion of the several forms of amusement delicious luncheon was served to the guests and at a time when the day was not far hence, the delighted guests departed to their several homes.
 Those present were: Misses Mary Lindsay, Hattie Holland, Estelle Smith. Dollie Smith, Trip Lindsay, Jamle Knox, Mary Taylor. Rubie Franklin, Eva Davis, Georgie Trip lett. Bettie Houston. Helen Love lady, Emma Moss.
 Messrs. Alex Powell. John Day, Tracy Mills, Sam Knox. o. K. Womack Geo. Adams, Porter Lind say, John Alexander. John Hillas. John Mccain, N. Nj, Jackson.
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ON THE TRAIL OF A GHOST.
4 Specimen of the Letters Sent to the
 London Times.

A 4ptNAutSA VA Rnu ASNAGih HSub AO tAH
 London Times.
 The following letter to the London Times tells q rather interesting expe- rience and is a good illustration of the way Englishmen write to that paper about all sorts of topics
 To the Editor of The Times
 StR--A curious parallel to your correspond enc Ar. Wicks' exore ism of the ghost that haunted the house at ESher occurred some few years ago in an old O1fordshire mansion, of which friends of my own had recently become possessed. Soon after the new owners arrival the grewsome discovery was made that on the upper floor, containing the servants apart ments and the children's nurseries, there was . chamber which had long been known as haunted and iii which no one could over be jn. dueed to sleep By daylight 1t was pleasant, sunny room, but to be i'll it at night, so every occupant declared, was enough to chill the very marrow in one's bones. No sooner was tho house all quiet, doors and windows shut and midnight near chiming from the church tower, then strange sounds, heard nowhere else, be gan to fill the haunted room. Weird music broke the silence, now sweet and soft and love ly as a dream, then swelling into wild eenfu- sion, then dying away in long drawn means of infinite distress. Nothing was ever seen, but there was no delnsion as to the sounds It was no use putting new servant, ignorant of the facts. to sleep there. Midnight was sure to make the secret known. Those means, as of a soul in pain, so it was steadily affirmed, pro ceeded from no human visitant. The room was haunted and it was not to be expected that any one would sleep in company with ghost.
 My friend, tho mistress of the house, was woman of great nerve and common sense. She needed tho room for household use and she rt- solved to lay the ghost. Accordingly she had 1t made ready for occupation and after care full examination of everything in the apart ment prepared to spend the night in 1t herself. The tales were quite true Toward midnight, when all was still the ghostly music began to culver through the silence, sweet and wild and exquisitely sad. My friend listened, not quite guiltless perhaps of tremors. Then she rose and examined the room carefully afresh. Pres ently it struck her that the sounds proceeded from one corner of the floor She lifted the rug, put her ear down and found it to be the case She had located the ghost if it WAS not laid. Next morning a carpenter was sent for, the boards were taken up and immediately be meath there was revealed perfect plexus of bell wires, which had been conducted by this route to the different parts of the house. When doors and windows were all closed and every thing still at night, the wind, finding it's way by what channel it could, turned this laby rinth of wires into an eeolian harp, whence issued the mysterious sounds by which sue cessiye households had been scared. Tho wires were adjusted the chinl1s and crannies closed up. the ghost was laid and tho haunted room hes been comfortably occupied ever since.
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TIMES GREAsES.
The Origin and Progress os the wrinkl..
 on the Face.

The Origin and Progress os the wrinkls.
 the Face.
 We all become interested sooner or later ill the subject of wrinkles. They are the 'irreparable outrage of Ra- cine, but although they are SO uniYer. Hal few have endeayered to explain thsif origin and progress. Wrinkles are pro. d1ced in the first instance by the ire. quent repetition of some mnsoalar coH. traction or by sickness. They are nos merely superficial. but appear when the epidermis is removed, and are found not only in the face, but all over the body. They do not run in any regular direction, and TO law has been found including all their directions. It has been said that the life history of man can be written from his wrinkles, has physiology hardly agrees in this in- stance, for 1t has still to be roved that & generals wrinkles differ from those of physician or laborer's from iawyer's A man does not always es even generally carry about faithfal autobiography in his face. Although nc part of the body is free from ssieln they visit chiefly the face, particularly round the eyes and lips. They run in all di- rectione = horizontal, vertical and oDliqUe, straight, curved and crossed. Going ill the sun with the face insufi- ciently covered brings them on prema tarely, but they are in every case nor. nal at 4G or even earlier.
 NasFsraI kot.roo,, St&e .wan come quickly to men who study or wor. " themselves. This can readily be in. agined. The eyebrows contract natural. ly when in deep thought. Grief or wor. " produces tho same action, which. when repeated frequently, produces fold ia the skin, marking emotion un- dergone many times. Between these and Ahe straight lines CT the forehead, ai- ready mentioned, come the arched wTiRs kles of the forehead, found above the root of the .50se. These often tell of long and painful mental torture. They arise from d cruel physical suffering or of still more great development of the vertical wrinkles and the resistance of tae skin above.
 The crow s feet mark the passing Of the fortieth year and are characterized by furrows which diyerge from the ex- ternal angles of tbe eyes in all direc- lions, like the claws of bird, fyOm which they are named The wrinkles of the nose. which descend from ths aostriIs down- each side of the moRth, are, perbepa, the first to appear. Thess furrows arc created in laughing aud mastieation. A simple smile is aaSa. oient to produce them, so it is not sur prising that the repetition of the con- monest acts should soon be grayen oA the face. They are also hereditary. Tbs wrinkles of the checks and chin follow the oval of the face and are caused by q diminution of tho fatty substance uR- der the skin, which then falls into folds. The small wrinkles which form network ill the lower parts of tine checks near the ears have the same origin and only appear in old Rgs. Those found in the upper eyelids and sometimes ill the lower, which give the eyes an air of fatigue, are the results Of hard living, grief or worry. New xos Ledger.
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Donoyan.-I.oman.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church was filled with the friends of Mir. Mat Donovan and Mrs. Alien c. Loman, Wednesday night, to witness the ceremony that united th;s popular couple. The Catholic marriage cer- emony was performed by Father J. M. Lucey in a most impressive man ner. Mir. M. Holland acted as bes, man, and the beautiful sister of Mr. Donovan acted as brides maid. The contracting parties are well and popularly known and have 8 host of friends with whom the GRAPHIC joins in wishing them many years of happiness.
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Sane Advice to Young Artists.

Don't give in" was about the gist of what Sir Wyke Bayliss said to the English art students ill lecture at the South Kensington museum. He told them what ought to be their watchword: {:
 ''Do not believe, he said, in the in- sidious lie that the devil is always whispering to the soul of the artist that the golden age of art is past and that what was done yesterday cannot be done today, for art is ill it's decadence. Such an assertion was the danger of the time, and he would have them track it to its source and kill 1t there. It had two forms--despondency and tempta. tion-but he urged them not to be in. huenced by either. Let their study be based upon knowledge the knowledge that had accumulated during the ages and was formulated in what was known as academic training, and let their knowledge ill turn be based upon their own study {"
 Certainly that is the best of advice, for what has been done before can he done again.
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4 Birthday Party

Master Thomas Collier Lee was given Il birthday party Friday after noon. by his parents-Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Lee-in honor of his 4th annl- versary. A large number of Master Thomas friends and playmates were invited to his home and royalty en- tertailed. The home was beautifully decorated. The table, where feast for tho little ones was spread. was decorated with American Beauty roses Lighted tapers placed among the roses heightened the effect. Each child was presented with an elegant hand-painted souvenir.
 The children present will ever re- taiE pleasant recolleetions of the en- tertainment.
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Dance at Ytning,s Hall.

Vining's hall was a scene of gaiety Friday night, the occasion being q ball given by Mir. Morgan Niekle- berry. The hall was beautifully decorated and was graced by some twenty couples who participated in the dance. The grand march was sounded at o'clock, and from that hour till midnight the dancers fol lowed the sweet strains of the music. Home Sweet Home, played in lovely strains by the band, an nounced the hour for departing The dance was highly successful and greatly enjoyed by all.
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A ROYAL CORNER.
How the Sacred. if Lonely, Precinct Was
 Invaded by an American.

How the Sacred. if Lonely, Precinct Was
 Invaded by American.
 An American attending wedding re. ception in a great house ill London con graduated bride and bridegroom and passed the usual compliments with the host and hostess.
 There was great throng of guests, and he could not finger at the entrance of the drawing room when there wero many behind him anxious to offer their greetings.
 Perceiving a quiet corner to the right of the bride where a gentleman and a lady were standing apart from the othef guests he went directly to it, uuwit. ting1y coming to stop between tvs royal persosages.
 The Al ean was not aware of the fact that la was face to face with one of tho queen daughters and had turned his back upon another member of the royal family. lie stood quietly looking about, hoping to see some acquaintance in the company with whom he might have chat, and soon became uncom. fortably conscious that he was attracting attention and that the hostess and bride were casting uneasy glances in the di rection of the corner where he h5.t taken shelter While the drawing room was crowded, the company of guests with one consent avoided the secluded corner where he and his two royal companions were stationed.
 An acquaintance in the background perceived his mistake, and coming with. in hailing distance uotioped to him. He left his two companions in exclusive occupation of the corner. turning his back upon both as he edged bis way through the fhrong, while eyerybody stared at him. When he reached the spot where his acquaintance was wait. ing for him, the stage whisper waG breathed into his ear:
 "You have been poaching on royal preserves. You are a privileged charao. ter because you are an American, but no Englishman ventures to turn his back upon prince or q princess. People were staTing you out of countenance because they took it for granted that you must be n royal parsonage, yet they were un, able to identify you.
 The answer might have been mads that every American is a sovereign ly the divine right of equality of free cit. izenship, but this would have been a meaningless pleasantly in an English drawing room, where social etiquette has sanctify superior to loyalty to democratic principle.
 The American thanked his friend fos rescuing him from ap embarrassing DO. sition, and then stood by and watched the corner where royalty was isolated from too close contact with tho world of wealth and fashion
 No guest approached the royal pair. Their presence was an act of eondesceu. sion 10 the host and hostess, and tbev remained on exhibition as the patrons of this social function without having their corner invaded. Everybody was careful not to approach them too close. ly, and there was a general sense of re. lief when they departed and the neces sity for backing away from them on gide tracks was removed .- Youths Compsn. ton