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Martin Irons.

Martin Irons, the leader of the great railroad strike on the Missouri Pacific rail road some years back, is here today on his way to Little Rock having just been appointed Master Workman of the Knights of Labor organization for the State. Mir. Irons is a low. small man, noth- ing in his looks to denote a leader with the exception of good, quick eye and protruding chin. His clothes fit him loosely and he has the aP- pearanee of being roughly treated by the world. since the memorable days when he led a band of men against capital and paralyzed our commerce for several months in the year, and finally won a signal victory which was wrestcd from him afterwards by a gradual discharge of the men who stuck shoulder to shoulder and let hunger gnaw at their stomachs be- fore they would give in. Mir. Irons made q good fight, and, whether right or wrong, we respect him, and hope his appointive office will carry sufficient salary with it to keep the wolf from his door ever afterwards. -Texarkanian.
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0. W. JENNINGS.
What People of National Reputation Say About the Coming Cham
 pion of Dixie Land.

Rev. o. w. Jennings, who lectures at the Merrill Institutenext Wednes- day night for the benefit of the Christian Church, holds many in dorsements from many people of National reputation, Here is what some of them have to say about MT Jennings and his lecture
 Gov. Robt. L. Taylor says of Dr. Jennings: 70. W. Jennings is still young man, full of youth and hope. I trust he will find continued sue cess, and that life may be to him one sweet song"
 Endorsement of Col. R. T. Jacob, of Louisville, Ky: "I have known Rev. Oliver Jennings from his era dle. He is both a gentleman and an orator"
 What Hon. M. E. Shiel, Sec'y of "Good Citizens League Of Indiana, says: "He is eloquent, learned and entertaining
 Kentucky's famous musical com poser, Will s. Hays, of Louisville, says: I cordially commend both Dr. Jennings and his lecture to the general public"
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A Distinguished Colored Divine

A Distinguished C0IOred Divine
 Bishop W. B. Derrick, of New York, who is the Episcopate of this Diocese of the African Methodist Church, is a distinguished eol0red visitor to this city and on Sunday preached to large audiences at St. John A. Nj. D.. church. Bishop Derrick is one of the ablest representatives of the eolored race, and since the death of Fredrick Douglass is perhaps it's ablest public speaker and orator He is man of wisdom and peace, and breaches to the colored men of the South that their prosperity and the prosperity of their white brothers are indissol- ubly linked together in this land He also teaches economy and nor ality among his people and is the exponent of the best aspirations of the colored race.
 Bishop Derrick, we are informed, was born in Hayti, and educated in England. He has been citizen of this country for a number of years and is certainly a credit to heeolored race.
 The Bishop will deliver free lee ture atSt. Johns A. M E. Church tonight, and we hope there will be a large audience out to hear this able and honest-hearted man.
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Neary-Robinson

Cards are out announcing the aD- preaching marriage of Miss Annie A. Robinson to Lieut.. Wm. 0. Neary, Fourth Infantry. |. s. A, at Hot Springs, Ark, Thursday evening, December 16th
 Miss Robinson is the charming and lovely daughter of Chancellor James r. Robinson and Aister of Mrs. Will E. Allen, of this city, and is well and fayorably known in Pine Bluff social circles, where she has numerous friends and admirers. Immediately after the ceremony they will leave for months trip through the east, and on their return will make thei home at Fort Sheridan, where Lieut.. Neary is stationed. In advance we extend them our best wishes.
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CromweIl-.Dortan

The Shreveport GLa) Journal makes the following mention of the marriage of Mr. Joe Cromwell to Miss Mary Dorian, which event oe- cured in that city last Wednesday night, the 1st inst:
 X very pretty wedding teoR place at St. Mark Episcopal church last night aft 7:30 o'clock, Rev. Dr, w. T. D. Dalzell officiating. The high con- tracting parties were Miss Mary De- rian, a popular young lady of this city, and Mir. Joseph Richard Crom- well, of Pine Bluff, Ark.
 A large number of the friends of the happy couple were present to witness the impressive ceremony. The lovely bride was escorted to the chancel rail by her brother, Mir. C. c. Dorian, where she met the groom, who was attended by Mr. E. Deana, of Pine Bluff, and MT. A. E. Clark. The bridesmaids were Misses Rosa Dillenberger and Anna Richards, After the ceremony came congratu- lations and a drive to the home Of the brides mother, where aa elegant wedding repast was served.
 Many beautiful and useful presm ts attest the popularity of the worthy couple. After q brief honeymoon trip MT. and Mrs. Cromwell will take up their residence in Pine Bluff, the groo having extensive business fn- terests there. The Jonrnal joins fin the congratulatory chorus and wish es for them every joy in life.
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A ThaRIre .IArtY.

number of young people com posed a theater party at the opera house last Wednesday night to wit ness "Don CHsar De Bazan,' by Wm l.. Roberts and company, and were grieyously disappointed by the fail ure of the company to perform. Af- ter the announcement by the man agement of the postponement of the engagement on account of the failure of the company s magnificent scenery to arrive, the theater party adjourn ed to an oyster parlor, where refresh ments were enjoyed. Those compos- ing the tbeater party were: Miss Nel- lie Hicks and Dr. R. C. Thompson; Miss Gussie Taggart and D. C. Bel; Miss Grace York and r. c. Brides; Miss May Hudson and Dr. J. P. Eus- ley; Miss Ella Galbraith and E. D. Russell; Miss Nell Collier and Drew White; Miss Fannie Hunter and Al. Ferguson; Mrs. Maud Stanley and w. 4. Lee.
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The colored Baptist State conyen- tion which was in session last week in Hot Springs, was, we are told, the greatest in the history ot the de- nomination in this State. Rev. J. C. Battle, of this city, was reelected recording secretary, this being his twelfth year to serve in that capaci- ty. The settling of his people on their own homes in this city has gig en this minister n powerful influence with his church and his fellow minis ters in the state
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Laales. Progressive Euehre Club.

This popular social organization gave most enjoyable entertain ment at the Bluff City Club Hall last night. Euchre was played with at- sorbing interest, each player striv- ing for the honors. The first prize, Il handsome Greeian Statuette, was won by Miss May Meyer. The sec ond prize, Dresden piano, was won by Miss Blanche Altheimer.
 An elegant supper was spread in the dining room and was a most en- ioyable feature of the evenings en- tertainment.
 Those present were: Mrs. Gabe Meyer, president; Miss Blanche Blu thenthal, secretary; Misses Lillye Blum, Blanche Altheimer, Ida Drey- fus, May Meyer, Fannie Meyer, Mes dames simon Bloom, Charlie Bloom, Mo Hanf, Adolph Bluthenthal, D M Bluthenthal D Bluthenthal, l. E Goldsmith, l.. Roth. $. A. Rosenberg Leo Kastor and Alex Straus.
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The Jolly Four.

Miss Ella Galbraith entertained the "Jolly Four and No More" club at her home on West Sixth avenue last Wednesday,. The afternoon was pleasantly spent in "sociaI chat" and conversation. Refreshments were served and the time was pleas antly spent. Those present were Misses Nell Collier, Gussie Taggart, Grace York, Eddie Rutledge, Emma White, Annie May Allen and Ella Galbraitb.
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4 Change in Management.

MT. D. J. Singleton, for some time manager of the loeal branch of the Rhodes-Haverty Furniture Co.,, will soon be transferred to Texas and will be succeeded here by MT. J S. Wilmington. We congratulate the incoming and extend our best wishes or the "health, wealth and happi- ness of the outgoing manager.
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The Bum City Ball.

The opening ball of the Bluff City Club was given at their elegant club hall last Thursday night
 The inclement weather east no gloom over the festivities of the oc- casion. The gallants were out with their ladies, all looking handsome, beautiful and radiant.
 The magnificent rooms of the Bluff City Club were adorned with flowers and palms and appeared a very gar den of the gods.
 The sweet strains of music yibrat- ing through the halls lent enchant- ment to the festivities
 The dancing began after the con clusion of the play at the opera house.
 From the time that the first strains of the music announced the commencement of the ball till late hour the merry couples were wrapt in the fascination of the may dance.
 The repast that was spread would give joy to the most fastidious. The tables were artistieally decorated and the supper was elegant. Cham pagne flowed freely. and sparkling wit enliyened the feast.
 Not till the gray dawn was hast ening the approach of day did the dancers leave the scene of gaiety.
 X partial list of the costumes of the ladies is given below:
 Miss Etta simon, pink moisseline nescn over tafeta; flowers.
 Miss Blanche Altheimer, white brocaded satin; flowers,
 Miss Ltllye Blum, siDk edymon over pale blue taffeta; diamonds.
 Miss Blanche Bluthenthal, yellow broeaded satin trimmed iR martin fur
 Miss Lulu Goldsmith Little Rock, white organdie over tatreta; diamonds.
 Miss Ida Dreyfus, white organdie over white satin; flowers.
 Mrs, g. A. Rosenberg, white satin pearls Miss Etta solmson white organdie over white
 Miss Hettie Allen, white organdie over white satin.
 Wtss q oo eti.iNils blach satlns natural HOW CTS.
 Miss Marshal Levine, pale blue muslin desoire over taffeta.
 Miss Sue Knox, white satin: red roses
 Miss Nell Collier, pink organdie over satin; flowers.
 Miss Edna Tucker, yellow broeaded satin. Miss Alice Tanner. pink organdie and dia- monds.
 Miss Rose Bluthenthal pink Dresden silk; flowers
 Miss Gussie Taggart. pink taffeta trimmed in mousseline desOire; diamonds.
 Mrs. Simon Bloom, white organdle over pink satin,
 Mrs. Charlie Bloom. street dress.
 Mrs. L. E. Goldsmith, street dress.
 Mrs. Moore. street costume.
 Mrs. Louis Roth, black accordean pleated silk.
 Mrs. Alex Strauss, silk waist and skirt Miss Lucy Benton, white china silk pearl ornaments.
 Miss Ella Galbearth, yellow silk.
 Miss Willie Atkinson, lavender chiffon over satin,
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 A COrrectIOms

Our informant requests us to state that Fridays GRAPHIC was in error in announcing the engagement of Miss Vogel and Mir. R. w. Arnold. Our informant and the GRAPHIC act ed upon information believed to be reliable, but the engagement is de- nied by the parties concerned. With this exception our scoop" entitled '.'Tis Better to be Born Lucky than Rich" was substantially correct.
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Oratorlcal Association.

On account of the lecture at the Merrill Institute the regular meeting of the Oratorieal Association on Tuesday night has been set for to- night. The session will be held promptly at o'clock at the Court House.
 The following program will be rendered:
 oration-Ben J. Altheimer
 Deoate-"R Resolved, 1t is Better to be Born Rich than Poor"
 Affirmative: ". C. Hudson and w. N. Seymour; negative: NJ. Morgan and E. J Kerwin.
 Declamation-Alc Rowell
 Everybody invited.
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CIVIL DOCKET
Of the Circuit Court Begun this
 Morning.

The Cloud case closed the crimi- nal docket of the circuit court cal ander for this term.
 This morning the court begun the trial of civil cases. The first case on the docket was the case of W. H. Johnson, trustee ys. William Miller, being a suit on plea of unlawful detainer. The plaintiff is repre- sented by Judge ". T. Woodbridge and the defendant by J. T. Ienes.
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COTTON BELT NOTES.


 Engine No. l58 went south Monday | for the first time in three months.
 A special passed through this city Thursday consisting of President s. W. Fodyce and his special car, "The Arkansas Traveller" George Gould and his ear. 'the H. c. A. X N. No. l, and Supt. Edson lin his car, ''The Texas Ranger" The party were en route to Texas where they will make an entire inspection of the line in thatstate.
 Mir. John R. Labosque left Tues day for Greenville, Texas, where he was summoned as a witness in a murder trial in that city.
 During the absence of MT. Labos- que Mir. Jim Holmes is filling his run from Texarkana north.
 The Cotton Belt deserves much praise for constructing the substan- tial street across Main and Third avenue.
 MT. Joe LangstoD is in Pittsburg purchasing coal for the Cotton Belt.
 A new engine was turned out of the shops last week, the number of which is III. which takes the place of the old III, which was demolished in a wreck several years ago. 1t is a vestibuled engine and the first engine on the whole Cotton Belt road that has the new steam heater to heat the whole train.
 Mir. J. H. Niemeyer, who is thecon- ductor on the Little Rock and AL theimer branch, is said to be the iol- Hest conductor on the road, and it is said he is one of the finest comedian conductors in Arkansas. He can keep a whole crowd laughing from day light to dark.
 The demand for box cars in this section of the country, and the out put so small that the officials order- ed 200 new latest patent box ears from the St. Charles Car Co., of St. Charles, Mo. They have arrived and are beauties.
 Two large OH tank ears were turn ed out last week for the Cotton Belt roads use only. These two ears are the only cars owned and built by the Cotton Belt shops.
 A handsome passenger coach is being built in the car department at the shops. It's number will be go. "
 ". c. Coughhn and E. Richards re- turned Thursday after q few days travel with President x. W. Fodyce and party through Texas.
 The pay ear will arrive a few days alead of time this month, in order to give the employees chance tc purchase Christmas goods.
 Evergreen trees are being planted all around the shop yards and when full grown they will give a beautiful appearance to the place.
 Mir. John Kcelec left Thursday for Birmingham, Ala, to accept q posi- tion with the K. C., M. & B. as night ticket agent.
 Mr. Maurice Haekett left Thursday for Los Angeles, Cal, (which place he will make his future home.
 The south bound passenger train pulled into the shops ten minutes late Thursday, the cause being a broken down engine. It is unusual for this train to pull in late. as this train is considered the most regular train on the main line.
 New men are being employed every day in all the departments in the gard and the work is becoming very heavy, SIS 1t always is near Christ mas.
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Entra Nous.

The Entra Nous EucEre Club was entertained Wednesday afternoon by Miss Miriam Franklin at the resi- dence of her mother, Mrs. R. H. Franklin, on W. Second Ave.
 The afternoon was devoted to the pleasures of the game. The parlors were tastefully decorated and ar ranged, and the gracious hostess so disposed herself to the pleasures of her guests as to make the occasion a most enjoyable one.
 The first prize was captured by Mrs. E. Aaronson and the second by Mrs. k. H. Franklin.
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Messrs. c. voss X Bro. have receiy- ed their first installment of 1898 Crescent bicycles. They are beauties.
 A train of T. cars containing the mammoth show of Forepaw X Sells passed through the city last night, The last performance before going into winter quarters was given at Texarkana Friday
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Mir. Jim Fitzhugh, who has been sick with typhoid fever at the home of his brother. Mr Ghas. Fitzhugh. in this city, returned to his home. at McGehee this morning He was accompanied by his sister. Miss Bes- sic Fitzhugh.
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Miss Louise Goldsmith returned to her home at Little Rock Saturday after q pleasant visit to Miss Ida Dreyfus in this city.
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The ladies of the Presbyterian church will give q doll bazaar at Wither's hall Thursday and Friday. This will be splendid opportunity to buy dolls for Xmas.
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Miss Fay Hamiter of Walnut Ridge, passed through the city last afternoon en route to Galloway Col lege. While here she was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. D. s. Mills.
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Mr. ". $. Henson, the ear inspec- tor for the Cotton Belt at this place, is rejoicing over the arrival of twin boys at his home on E. Second ave nue Saturday night. They weighed respectively and 7& pounds. The mother and babies doing well.
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A couple of scraps" in and around Brockway's enliveped things on East Barraque street Saturday afternoon. Country eoons were the malefactors. One was fined S5.00 by the Police Judge and the others left town.
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Dr. Y. J. McCombs returned Satur- day to his home at Lebanon, Me, after a social and business visit to this city.
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Miss Laura D. Treadwell, of Mem phis, is visiting Mrs. A Trigg, on West Fourth avenue.
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Maj. N. r. White suffered another attack Saturday while at his office and was removed to his home. Last night he was suffering dreadful pain.
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Miss Reba Dewoody, who has been confined to her room for the past week on account of illness, has fully recovered.
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Miss Mary Gillespie returned home Saturday after an extended visit to friends and relatives in Tennessee and Kentucky.
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MT. k. L. Elliott, of Wabbaseka, shipped over 300 pounds of fine light and extra clear honey to local deal- CTS Saturday. It is generally com ceded that this is the finest honey ever brought to this market. It can be found on sale at l.. F Goldsmith's and I. c. Meyer's.
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MT. Claudius Jones, son and pri- vate secretary of Gov. Dan W Jones, was visitor in the city Saturday,
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Miss Flora Moore, of Stephens, daughter of Rev. J. k. Moore, is vis- iting Mrs. W. F. Burks, in this city.
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Mr E. Eisenkramer is now con nected with the popular insurance firm of Bell X Vernon.
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Miss Josephine Smith, after pleasant visit of several weeks to Miss Willie Atkinson and Mrs. W. r, Coleman, will leave for Little Rock, tomorrow where she will visit for some time before returning to her home in Rollo, Mo.
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Miss Nan Butler, of Malvern, is visiting MT. and Mrs. R. H. NJ. Mills on West Third avenue.
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Literary exercises will be held at the Y. NJ, H. A. tonight.
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Miss Lucy Brewer. of Rison, is wis iting af the home of Mf. Red Thom- as.
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Mr. A. W. Hawks, the laughing philosopher who lectures at the Mer- Till Institute Tuesday night, address ed the League meeting at the Main Street Methodist church Sunday af- ternOon,
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The Ezell Slave Go. of thiseity, will establish branch factory at Win chester. A saw and bucker will be erected at that place. Slaves will be cut rough there and shipped to the factory here to be finished. Mir
 J. B. Ezell left for Winchester today for the purpose of erecting the plant.
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MT. T. E. Little and Miss Mamie Little, of Little Rock, are guests of the Trulock today.
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Judge NJ. L Hawkins, is register ed at the Arlington.
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MT Tom Gulledge returned to his home at Locust Cottage today He has been under treatment in the h. firmery at this place, having met with an accident which fractured his skull.
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(From Mondays DailyJ

1
 (From Mondays DailyJ
 The City Council meets tonight.
 MT. J. T. Crenshaw, Of Dermott, is in the city.
 Mrs. Gray, mother of Mrs. s. Y. T. Knox, is quite sick.
 MT. J. ". Paup, of Texarkana, is visiting in this city today.
 MT. J. S. Williams, of Sheridan, is a isitor to this city today.
 Mir [, A. Klein, of Wabbaseka, is q Pine Bluff visitor today.
 Mir. Frank Vaugine, of Sherrill, is a visitor to the city today.
 Mr. c. G. Jenkins, of sherrill, was a visitor to the city Sunday.
 Mir. J. W. Brown, Jr., of Camden, is visitor to the city today.
 MT. k. II. Frazier. of Little Rock, was a visitor to this city Sunday. New milker's herring and extra fat bloater mackeral at Joe c. Meyers. The Board of Directors of the Y NJ. H. A. meet at their hall tonight. Mir. Lee Fox left this morning for a business trip down the Valley road.
 Mir. D. P. Holmes, of Jonesboro, is in the city and registered at the Ar lington.
 Mr. $, M. Courtney, of Winchester, is mingling among his friends in this city today.
 Mir. Il. D. Maloon came in from Waldo Sunday and is a guest of the Arlington.
 BORN To Mir. and Mrs. II. c. Rather, Saturday, December 1, 1897, a daughter.
 Mrs. John Body returns to her home at Philadelphia Tuesday after a short visit to Mrs. P. C. Knox.
 Mir Baldozer, the celebrated Kan dy Kitchen man, left for a business visit to Monticello this morning. E. A. Jackson leaves tonight for Shreveport, La, on a business trip, where he will be for several weeks. The delegates to the conference are all leaving for their homes. A large number went South on the Valley train this morning
 Messrs. Renberger GS Ewing have moved their law office into their former quarters in the Davis build ing.
 Cleveland County Circuit Court conveDes at Rison today. A number of our lawyers left for that place to- day.
 Mir. Titus Farr came down from Little Rock Sunday to accept the po- sition of operator at the Cotton Belt depot at this place.
 Messrs. Geo. R. Brown and T. (. Mays, publishers of the "Cotton Belt magazine, at Little Rock, are In the city.
 A letter was received Sunday from Kratzmeir, the missing cigar maker. He was at Arkansas City and wrote for some money to come home on.
 Mir E. $. Woodtin, a former resi- dent of this place. but at present in the furniture business at Shreveport, La., is in the city on a business visit. MT Tom GuHedge returned to his home at Locust Cottage today He has been under treatment in the In- firmery at this place, having met with an accident which fractured his skull
 slr. A. W. Hawks, the laughing philosopher who lectures at the Mer- Till Institute Tuesday night, address ed the League meeting at the Main Street Methodist church Sunday af- tern0on.
 CIVIL DOCKET Of the Circuit Court Begun this
 Morning.
 The Cloud case closed the crimi- nal docket of the circuit court cal ander for this term.
 This morning the court begun the trial Of civil cases. The first case on the docket was the case of W. H. Tohaeo,, 3r,,efoo x,c NQ;ll;a,n NH;ifo.
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Mrs. Allie Hill, of Little Rock, is q guest of the Trulock.
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Mir. E. $. Wood6n. former resi- dent of this place, but at present in the furniture business at Shreveport, La., is in the city on a business visit.
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Messrs. Renberger S Ewing have moved their law office into their former quarters in the Davis build ing.
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A letter was received Sunday from Nratzmeir, the missing cigar maker. He was at Arkansas City and wrote for some money to come home on.
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The delegates to the conference are all leaving for their homes. A large number went South on the Valley train this morning.
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Messrs. Geo. R. Brown and r. (. Mays, publishers of the "Cotton Belt magazine, at Little Rock, are In the city.
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Cleveland County Circuit Court conveDes at Rison today. 4 number of our lawyers left for that place to- day.
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Mir. Titus Farr came down from Little Rock Sunday to accept the po- sition of operator at the Cotton Belt depot at this place.