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KILLING WOLVES.
Some of the Methods Used to Get Rid o
 the Pests.

Some of the Methods Used to Get Rid of
 the Pests.
 Whole families of the animals are sometimes asphyxiatod i'll their dens 4 wolf of the gray variety generally makes its homo by getting on the side of a dirt guloh and burrowing straight inward until a safe distance from the surface is reached. There her young are born and raised to sturdy cub estate.
 When cowboy locates den in which he believes the entire family to be gathered, composite mass of cotton, saturated with damp flour sulphur and other noxious smelling substances, is thrust into the den and set on fire. The mouth of the hole is then filled with clay tamped down solidly, and the inn prisoned wolves are speedily suffocated within. In this way from to 10 and Il wolves, young and old, are wiped out at Gne stroke,
 Another effective method is to boro four or more holes in fiat piece of board and plug them up with beef fat soaked in strychnino. The odor of the fat attracts any wolves that may be in the vicinity, and they lick tho fat vora- ciously until the loavenipg of poison does it's work upon them and they drop dead Very often as many as a dozen wolves are killed off by this process be- fore the fat ill the holes is exhausted.
 Strychnino inclosed in capsules is also used. The capsule is thrust into a slit cut ill a chunk of beef, and the wolf, bolting the meat whole, falls an easy victim Steel traps. baited with raw beef, are also tried with fair success. = Denver Republican,
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Punch Robertson and his excellent company rendered ''The Buckeye" at the opera house last night and the audienco-small In view of the bad weather-was nquestionably high ly pleased with the performance. With perfect sincerity we declare the play, the players, and the specialties flung in by the way, as in every sense worthy. Encores were numerous and, with no intention of making in- vidiOus distinction between the play CTS, we must confess our particular admiration of Miss Fannie Granger, who so charmingly assumed the role of Mary Jane. All of Mir. Robert sons plays are clean and elevating, und the two hours pleasure they give in the rendering is well worth the trifling admission asked. To night Polly and I" will be per formed, and the goers will not re- gret going. The wonderful Phanta- scope will reproduce living pictures, some of them new ones, during every performance given by Mir. Robertson. This feature alone is worth the small admission fee.
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sherln,s < Sale

By virtue of an execution to mo directed by the clerk ef the circuit court of Jefferson county, Arkansas, will offer for sale at the court house door, in. the city of Pine Bluff, on Saturday, the 9th day of January, ls97 between the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, to the highest and best bidder, on a credit of three months, with interes L, purchaser giving bond to secure purchase money, all the right, title and interest of stephen Galligan in the following described property, towit:
 Lots one two and three in block two in Atlas Snipe's addition to the town of Tucker, Ark, with all Improvements thereon. levied on by me as the property of stephen Gnlli- Con to satisfy an execution against him in favor of Nj. Cans for two thousand and fifty one dollarsand thirteen cents, debt damages and costs. -
 c. II. TRIpLETT,
 Sheriff of Jefferson county. Ark Pine Bluf. Ark. Dec. 10, 1S96 12 10w2w
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SberInss saIe.

By virtue of an execution to nle directed by inc clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson county. Arkansas, Fill offer for sal a at the Wednesday, December, 30, 1896. between the hours prescribed by law for judi ciaI sales to the highest and best bidder, on d credit of three months, with interest, pur- chaser giving bond to secure the purchase money, all the right. title and interest or E. F Dyson and W. II. Dyson, composing the firm of E. F, Dyson x 5oL. iii the follow ing described property, towit South half of lot Ii, bloclS2l, Redheld, Ark, levied on by me as the property of E. +. Dyson & Son to satisfy an execution against themin favor of Gus Blass x Co, for S2s3. .62, and Joe F. Quinn Dry Goods Co. for Si26.46, debt damages and costs.
 c. .H.TRIPLETT,
 Sheriff Jefferson county. Ark. Pine Bluff. nee.5.-ls96 F 0w2w
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Cbeap Cow and Hog Feed.

The Pine Bluff Mill & Elevator Co. has on hand large quantity of corn bran which it will sell at wholesale or retail at at very low price. Corn bran makes an excellent feed for hogs when soured and fed as swill. It is equally effective for cattle and cen be bought for half the prices of corn. The low price of cattle and hogs this season make it imperative for stock raisers to obtain feed at the lowest values, and all parties engaged in this line will do well to call upon or write the Mill & Elevator Company for prices. F l5 swtf
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TIRED MOTHERS find help i'll Hoods Sarsaparilla, which gives them pure blood, good appetite and new and needed STRENCTE.
Collectors s Notice.

Notice is hereby given that, for the pur- pose Of receiving taxes for the year is9d. will attend Ut the voting precincts uf the several townships of Jeiferson county ars at the places and on the dates herein SD ci fled respectively towit.
 Dudley Lake township, Tucker, Wctlnes-
 Pastoril township, Pastoria, Thursday January [, lsJl
 Bolivar township, kaufmans store. Ftiihy
 Nivef township, watson's Chapel, Monday January H. le9l
 BOgY township COfnerslonei lucsulJ, Ji'il-
 old River township English, Wedne=day, January .l3, 1s9f.
 Thursday January l4, 1897.
 Jefferson township, Jefferson Springs. Sat urday, January lGi ls9l.
 Plum Bayou township, AlLhclmef, AloBui3*
 Roberts township, Humphrey, Tues'lay, January l9, 1s9l
 DunningtOn township. NAbba5tka, Wednesday, January 20, 1897.
 Victoria township Lakeside, Thursday, . Melton ai township. salem church, Frislay, January 23, 1897.
 Richlsnd township. -hinwood, saturday Jan-
 Spring toWaehp. Lea Springs, Monlay. Januarya 9, 1897.
 Washington township. Crenshaw Spliage. Tuesday, January 26, 1897.
 Barraque township. Redaeld Wednesday. f NniteN1ltt IOW1isblp, 8cDD sOinf AiuASss95s January 2s, 1897,
 Talladeea township, Locust oottage Hri- day. January 9, lo93
 Vaugine township, Court House, satufatty, January 30, 1897.
 On and after February 1st the Tax lsanss will remain open in my office each stintttNs excepted, for tho reception Qf taxes Tor le.ti without penalty, until the 10th day ol Aprii. lS97 Fair warning After April losh t'sc penalty and costs indicated by law. VII Essls- itvely be added on ali tax reeelbis 4SSfs The main reason why the bulk ot tle tux 4 lsnot collected before that date ls hssassrs nearly all tho tax payers purposeiY NatI ta pay if the last week, which is Impossible. Even practical business men estimate l,ist their taxes are due the first of Aplil. but tie law says they are due on etlrst Monday tl January and 1t is absolutely necessary tIl;ss some four thousand people pay thciwla>es during fTann;lry and February in order fof us to wait on taxpayers before the time exl,sits l by law, For obvious reasons It is essential 1 that tho law be strictly enforced in ihis ie | gard. and thus clearly emphasize the Siiu;s l tion in order that one may be nlssit al aS any forsAer preccnt.
 kespectfstiy Suhss i1tC l C Il. TRgr8snTT
 Sheriff tad fEx-afsciS sstgkeefors JeHesss,i ! County, Ark. l Pine Blutf, Ark, December 3. ls06.
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A Cnnfnscd .In1lre.

An English lawyer who had habit of dropping his h's was one day prose- cutting before Mir Justice Lawranco 9 nfan for stealing, among other things, a halter. Constantly and consistently he spoke of :" alter, and after an hour or so of this the judge summoned the clerk of assize and seriously asked him, ''Is this the crown court?" "Ycs, my lord, I believe so, was the answer of the wondering officiel. "Thank you. am relieved. I thought l had found my way into an eccles}astical tribunal.
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sub.omcials of tho senate.

The new elected officials of the Senate are as follows:
 John W. Howell, Secretary.
 Journal Clerk-r. 4. Wilson, of Clark County.
 First Assistant Clerk-Jas. D. Head, Of Little River County.
 Expressing Clerk-Miss Alice Ran kin, Of Conway.
 Enrolling Clerk-Nliss Maggie Whitworth, of Scott County.
 Sergeant-at-arms-W. D. Chew, of Union County.
 Chaplain-Rev. Geo. 4. Dannelly, of White County.
 Janitor-Louis Repetti, of Pulaski.
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Sold at Auction.

A portion of the machinery of the Pine Bluff Wood and Cabinet Works, doing business over the American steam laundry, on West Barraque street, were yesterday sold at public auction by Sheriff Triplett to Mir. simon Bloom, the purchase price be- ing $40
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 In q kissing scene in "Polly and L. Punch Robertson, playing the role of Peter Grump, the lawyer
 brought down the house last night by calling upon Ea. Rosenberg to help him kiss Polly Miss Fannie Granger) who cried for more after Grump had kissed her several times. Ed sat stolid, and bushes, tine color of Arkansas river, rippled over his countenance and were heard to the remotest gallery seat. If Mir Robertson needs any assistance hereafter in kissing so charming a girl as Miss Granger, he is notified that this reporter offers his services without stint or charge.
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In mentioning the assistant cash fer of the Citizens Bank yesterday one of our intelligent compositors' put it E. B. Bloom when it should have been M. F. Bloom. Mir. D. B. Bloom is the City Clerk and Mir. NJ. E. Bloom is the efficient assistant cashier of the Citizens Bank.
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sherIn,s Safe.

By virtue of an execution to me directed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County. Arkansas, will offer for sale at the Court House door, in heety of Pine Bluff, on
 Wednesday,, December the 30th, ls9G between inc hours prescribed by law for judicial sales. to the highest and best bidder, on a credit of three months, with interest purchaser giving bond to secure purchase moneyr-all the right title and interest of E. r. Dyson and ". II, Dyson composing the firm of E. F. Dyson x Son, in the following described property. to-wit: Phe North West Frb Quarter of Sec. 20, Township ,, South RaHge 10 West, containing i63 92-l0U acres levied on by me as the property of k, +. Dyson & Son to satisfy an execution against them in favor of Beal & Doyle Grocer Co, for Two Hundred and Thirty six and 7-IO0 Dol lars, and Tones Bros. Hardware Co, Tor One Hundred and Forty Three 07-I0O Dollars debt. damages and costs.
 C. II. TRIPLIIT
 Sheriff of Jefferson County, Arkansas. Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Dec. [. 1896. 70 tV2H
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A meeting of the lawyers compos- ing the local bar is called for Satur- day at 7:3O o'clock D. m. in the Chan eery court room to consider what changes in the organization and practice of the Circuit and Chancery courts of this District shall be recom- mended to the present General AS sembly for adoption.
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Thrown From a Horse.

Mir. Wash Lindley, while breaking young horse to the saddle, about six miles south of the city yesterday, was thrown from the animal and had the misfortune to get his leg broken.
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A New K. of ?. l.oAee.

Juliet Lodge, Knights of Pythias held an important session Wednes- day night, at which time officers were installed for the ensuing year, after which preliminary organiza- ization oi new PYthian Lodge was had. This lodge is to be named Lafayette No 101. The lodge opens under the most favorable auspices of any lodge in the State, as 1t already has chartermembership of seventy five. and Juliet Lodge kindly rendered it the use of all it's paraphernalia, free of charge, which will give Lafayette Lodge an cxchequer of $500 to start with, and will give to it's members the very lowest rate of dues.
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DIED.

SAPP-The infant daughter of Rev. and Mrs. F. B. sapp, at their resi- dence in this city, on Tuesday, Jan uary 12, 1897, aged 1e months. The funeral tobes place at o'clock this afternoon.
 The fond parents have the sympa- thy of the community in their sad bereavement.
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Friday. January 15. 1897.

between the hours prescribed by law for judi cial sales, to the highest and best bidder, on a credit of three months. with interest--pur- chaser giving bond to secure purchase money --all tho right title and interest of w. T. Vearzey, in the following described proper ty, towit Lot nine-9-and north half Of lot ten -10- in block twenty-eight -28- in the town Of Redfeld, Jefferson county, Arkansas, levied on by me as property of WIT. Vearzey, to satisfy an execution against him in favor of W. H. Ragland. for seventy-five dollars, debt, damage and cost.
 c. II. TRIPLETT
 Sheriff ol Jefferson county, Arkansas, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Dec. 2i. 1896. f2-26 w2w
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Production of Gold.

The latest mint report shows that this country produced last year nearly q fourth of tho worlds entire gold prod uct. The increase since 1885 is over a third of the total production of that year. New York World.
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The Worm Turns.

At least two of Kentucky's most fa- nous distillcries have failed recently. This, too, in face of Joe Blackburn's s statement that tho voice of Kentucky cannot be stilled. --P Philadelphia Cali.
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The court.s peeIslon.

You remember Howforth, who mar ried tho woman who kept house for him so long?"
 "Yep. 5
 Well, tho court granted her di- vorce last week ''
 "Alimony?'
 Mot in cash. The decision was that she could keep the house. Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Jimmie Ryan, of Australia, who knocked out" Jack Reagan. of New York, in a 25-round glove contest before the Pine Bluff Athletic Asso- citation few weeks ago, returned here yesterday, and will at once be- gin training for coming fight.
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Warning Order.

Elizabeth Walker, plaintiff vs. William Walker, defendant. In tho Ohancery Court of Jefferson county. Ark. The defendant. Wm. Walker, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the com plaint of plaintiff, Elizabeth Walker Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 9th day ofiNov., AID, 1896.
 H. A. MCCOY, Clerk: J. A. BAHGFoRD, D. q.
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The mems meeting at the Institute next Sunday night will be led by the general secretary, and will be of the nature of a praise service. It is hoped that Mir. Dixon will be pres ent at the meeting. and have a chance to meet the association men ut the close of the meeting.
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The usual monthly tea given yes terday evening at the residence of Dr. Withers for the benefit of St. Joseph's church was a pleasant and successful affair.
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LANcFoRo WINS.

MT J. A. Langford Elected Journal Clerk
 of the House on the Third Ballot.
 LITTLE ROCK, Jan. 13.-Just before adjournment ar noon today Mir. J A. Langford, of Pine Bluff, was elected journal clerk of the House on the third ballot.
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All new corners say that the people of Pine Bluff are the most hospitable and social they ever met. Such q reputation is most creditable to our eitv
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The new firm of Alexander Bros, on Pine street and Fourth avenue, is daily receiving goods and will soon be able to handle all business that can come to them.
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Rev. G. Gordon smeade, of vir- ginia, the new rector of the Trinity Episcopal Church, will arrive in the city tomorrow and occupy the pulpit at Trinity Church next Sab bath.
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Mir. U. W. Ross, of Grapevine, was a visitor to the city yesterday and ordered the Semi Weekly GRAPHIC to be sent to his address for one year.
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Punch Robertson and his company will givo matinee at the opera house tomorrow afternoon at , o'clock. Admission, 10 and 20 cents.
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J.J. Y. Kendrick, the New Edin- burg merchant, is patronizing the wholesale trade today.
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Miss Nell Collier entertained the Queen of Clubs at the residence of Mir and Mrs. k. E. Lee last night.
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The Kaufman Bazaar Co. is ad- vertising some very fine embroider- ies at special prices tomorrow.
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MT. c. yoss made two of his little daughters happy this morning by presenting each of them with a bicycle.
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George F. Burchard, the well known commercial tourist, is calling on the trade today.
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Y. MIG. A. NOTES.

Mr. $. s. Dixon, of Decatur, Ills, will be the first physical director of the Pine Bluff Association. He has been wired to come and will proba- bly arrive Saturday.
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Mai. A. H. sevier, of Texarkana, late candidate for governor, passed through the city this morning en- route to Little Rock.
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The Bluff City Club will give it's annual children's ball Thursday night.
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Several marriages in high life will occur in this city during the coming month.
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Mrs. J II. Coles has returned from a visit to her parents In Cleveland county.
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The dissolution notice of the firm of Houston < Roane will be found elsewhere in this issue.
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Prayer meeting services at the First Presbyterian Church last night were largely attended.
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Mir. John E. Wells has returned from a visit to friends in Mississippi. He is much improved in health.
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Mr. Gus Montague, of Texarkana, came in on today's Cotton Belt train.
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A hornets nest usually contains from 800 to 400 perfect males and females and an indefinite number of workers.
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sherln's Safe.

Byvirtue of an execution to me directed by the clerk of the circuit court of Jefferson county, Arkansas will offer for sale at the chourt house door, in the city Of Pine Bluif, Ark.
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Don't forget the matinee tomor- row. Admission, 10 and 20 cents It
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The earliest uso of weights is attrib- uted to Pheidon. king of Argos. 985 B. c.
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Accidentally Hurt.

Master Robert Burford, the l3-year old son of Mir. D. c. Burford, while riding in 3 laundry wagon yester- day afternoon with a loaded gun in his hand, had the misfortune to ae- cidentally discharge the gun, which resulted in his face being painfully powder burnt. The load of shot barely missed his face, which would have otherwise seriouly injured him. We congratulate the young man upon his narrow escape.
 WONDERFUL are the cures by " Hoods Sarsaparilla, and yet they are'simple and natural. Hoods Sarsa-
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R. D. Treadwell, of Memphis, is registered at the Truloek.
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MT. John Boyle, Jr. of Little Rock, came down on the morning train.
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Before the Effects Wore Of.

"Say, you're the fourth feller that has come here to try to trade hosses to- day, said Farmer Shortcrop. Whut's got into you all?"
 Wy said tho visiting farmer sheepiehly, "the story got out someways that you'd got religion at the revival las night. "--Cincinnati Enquirer.
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The miter worn by the Jewish high priest was kind of diadem, resemb bling turban in shape. On the front was a gold plato. fasteued by Q blue ribbon aud engraved with tho inscription. Holiness to the Lord. '
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Capt. J. L. Hunter, of Lincoln county, is in the city today.
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Mr. E. A. Wyatt, of Warner, spent last night in the city.
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Mir. J. W. Rqgland, the wellknoWn cotton buyer. is confined to his home on account of illness today.
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II. c. Daniels, of Little Rock, Is a visitor to the city today.
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Esquire R. D. McGaughy, of Althei- mer, is in the city on q business visit.
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Dr. L. K. Land has moved his office over the Bank of Pine Bluff.
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Mir. ]. ". Crawford has returned from Warner.
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Dr. B. R. Donelson, of Pastoria, is in the city today.
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MT. Sim A. Levy is up after brief indisposition.
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Mr. E. P. Ladd, the wellknown shingle manufacturer, was a visitor to the city today.
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Dr. D. c. Walt, of AItheimer, came in on the Cotton Belt this morning.
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Mai. J. T. W. Tnlar, of Little Rock, is in the city today
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MT. R. $. Jackman, prominent planter of the county, is visitor to the city today.
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J. ". Tucker is a prominent visitor today.
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Mr. " z. Tankersley went to Grady on business this morning.
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T. J. Collier, Jr., of Altheimer, is in tho city today.
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Mr. John Weedon, Jr., of Wabba- seka, is registered at the Arlington.
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Capt. M. G. Sennett ia one of the prominent planters in town today.
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(From Thursdays Dailyl

Dr. D. R. Donelson, of Pastoria, is in the city today
 MT. J. w Crawford has returned from Warmer.
 Capt. J. L. Hunter, of Lincoln county, is in the city today.
 Mr. E. A. Wyatt, of Warner, spent last night in the city.
 J. ". Tucker is a prominent visitor today.
 Mir. B. ". Lane has returned home from Conway.
 Read the new advertisement of Bell & Vernon.
 Squire R. D. MeGaughy, of Althei- mer, is q visitor to the city today.
 Mr. " z. Tankersley went to Grady on business this morning.
 Mr. John Weedon, Jr., of Wabba- seka, is registered at the Arlington. Capt. M. G. Sennett is one of the prominent planters in town today. Mr. R. s. Jackman, a prominent planter of the county, is visitor to the city today.
 Mai. J. T. W. Tllar, of Little Rock, is in the city today.
 Mir. E. P. Ladd, the wellknown shingle manufacturer, was visitor to the city today.
 Dr. D. c. Walt, of Aitheimer, came in on the Cotton Belt this morning Mir. ]. W. Rqgland, the wellknoWn ar++o,, b,,x,a,, ie confined to his home
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Squire R. D. MeGaughy, of Althei- mer, is q visitor to the city today
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Mir. R. W. Lane has returned home from Conway.
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Sheriff Porter, of Desha county,
 was in the city today.
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Read the new advertisement of Bell & Vernon.
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sheriff aud Ex-aesscis ssstsleefers 1eless County, Ark. Pine bluif, Ark, December 8 lsa6.