The Forrest City times., 1897-05-28
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All the squirrels seem to ibe in the
western portion of the county. Large
numbers are being shipped from that
section.
F. A. Coffman, w. r.. Kendrick and
T. j. Withers and wife. of Wjdener
were among the visitors to the city
from that pushing little town, Satur-
day.
j. j. Mcbride, of Iowa. who has for
some weeks been purchasing cattle in
TINS and Lee counties, has rounded up
his herd at Briisllley, from whence he
will ship to the northwest. He pur-
chased some 800 head in these two
counties.
An eye for an eye and u tooth for n
tooth, rs the old Mosaic doctrine. but
the doctors of today save the oversight
by applying Sutherlanl's Eagle Eve
Salye. 1T cures all forms of sore ewes
and granulated lids. 1t strengthens
weak eyes. Sold at Webb's.drug store.
Miss Emelia Miller returned TO her
home IN Little Rock, Tuesday. alter
visiting n short time in the CITY. the
guest of the Misses Alice and Minrie
Rollwage. During her short STAY Miss
knela became quite n favorite in the
|city's society and her return will ever
be welcome.
1t is expected that there win be repu-
lar services at the Episcopal church of
the Good Shepherd on Sunday, the 3Oth.
Morning prayer. sermon and the holy
communion at eleven O'Clock, and ever
prayer and sermon at eight O'Clock
conducted by the rector, Rev. Edward
l.. Ogilby. Sunday school at the usual
hour.
All -Confederates who anticipate
attending the reunion at Nashville.
June %, are requested to send in their
names To Adjutant ed. Landvoigt. Mt
TIE TIMES office. 1t is DESTROYS that
| the old soldiers OF this county go i'm n
body. Low rates can be obtained on
railroads and at hotels. Let old St.
Francis be welLrepresented.
DR.. Bells Peppermint Chill Tonic is
perfect liver laxative-anti-ma larial
and blood purifier Removes bilious
ness without purging. Cures chils
and makes the complexion good. Guar.
anteed 10y all dealers. Sold by ID. c.
Webb.
A trip into the st. Francis bottom
BY a ZINES reporter revealed the al
most total disappearance of the late
overflow. There is not as much water
IN the slashes AS usual after heavy
rain. 1t might be that the 0verwheln-
ing fluld was ashamed of its naughti-
ness and tried to cover its deed by
bearing it's dead off the field.
We regret to learn of the death of
Van Ii. Dye. which occurred in st
Louis, May %, 1897 The cause of his
death was heart disease. Van WAS
well known in this community, having
been born and raised here. He was
the son OF DR.. and Mrs. Thos. Dye.
His many boyhood companions and
friends mourn his untimely passing
away.
with that pr0mptness Characteristic
OF the man. Commissioner Baugh *
busy in communicating with architects
III regard To plans for the new court
house. The city and county Jointly
VIII commence shortly To sewer and
grade the slope, and otherwise beautify
the grounds. The officials of the Lit
tie Rock and Memphis railroad have
expressed desire to aid in the good
work.
Rev. J. /. Norris, of Newport. held
services at the Presbyterian church
last night and will continue them
Friday night and Sunday morning
at ii and night at 8. Rev. Norris
IS strictly home prCdu :tion. having
been converted, educated and ordained
IN Arkansas and is now moderator of
tue Arkansas Presbytery. lie is said
20 be very able young minister. The
public is cordially invited.
j. r. Kinton, wife and three children.
of Kinton, st. Francis river. paid the
city il visit Tuesday and remained TIL
Wednesday. Mr.. Kntol lives in tie
overlooked district and is In fine spirits
over the crop prospects in his locality.
saying that his hill friends will find
livelihood picking cotton in the bottom
this fall aud that it will also be their
Egypt for bread. OF that great coun-
try he remarked. with all thy faults.
| love thee SILL
Robert l.. Freeland, formerly resi-
dent OF Palestine. who was SO seriously
wounded by Huff in Memphis some
weeks since, came over from Memphis
Saturday, and is visiting relatives az
Palestine. After having fairly recov-
cred from the wound, he was stricken
with pneumonia and for some time his
life was dispaired of. He is quite pale
aud emaciated, bur Bob is all game,
ana. in his own language, ''you can't
hold good man down. so we predict
he will come again.