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kitchen floor and started for a nearby store, The children were alone in tho hoRsa, and what happened between tho time Mrs. Moran left and the fire com pany dashed up to the blazing house in response to on alarm of fire was gleaned from the little hero bit by bit after tho excitement had subsided.
 Bonnie, tired of playing on the kitoh- en floor, shortly after his mother left opened door leading into the back yard, with the intention of going ont there to play. A sudden puff of wind from the open door caught the curtains at window near lighted gasoline stove, and in an instant they were ig- nited. The frightened child looked back and in moment saw the entire wall blqzing with fire. He then remembered the oft repeated warnings from his fa- ther about fire and started for the side door with tho intention of escaping into the street. The door was locked, but he quickly found the key. unlocked the door and run out into the street. And then, out in the clear air, free from the smoke and flame, he commenced td think His little sister was in there, and the flames were creeping closer and closer.
 He hesitated not an instant but start, cd to enter tho house once moro. Ho was met by q oloud of flame and smoke at the door, Not for 0 moment did he falter. but plunged in headlong, with only one thought in his mind, and that his little baby sister Ho groped his way to tho center of the room through the stiAing air and found her sitting on tha floor. crying softly in frightened way He placed his arms around her and hali carrying, half dragging, brcrght her tc tho door and then out into the open air and left her safe in tho street
 He did not consider his duty perform. ed yet, however, and started for a neigh, boris house, crying at the top of his voice Tire Firei Papa B house is burn ing upp' The entire neighborhood was q7iokly aroused, and, with the aid of the fro company, which appeared on tho scene shortly, the flames were extin guished. Had it not been for tho little hero's presence of mind and his knowl
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The Du psanv;er yvomnn.

In an article which tho late Mir Du Maurier wrote some years ago for Tho Magazine of Art apropos of the typical pretty woman" of his drawings, oc- ours the following quaint ;;.:is9. character tstio passage T do hope the reader does not dislike hers-that is, if he knows her ---I am 90 fond of her myself, or rather so fond of what want her to l,e She is my piece do resistance, and I have often heard her commended, and tho praise of her has sounded sweet in mine ears and gone straight to my heart. for she has become to me as daughter She l. rather tall, l admit, and triae stiff but English women arc tall and stiff just now--aud she is rather too serious, but that is only because I find it sn difficult with mere stroke in black ink to indicate tho enchanting little curved lines that go from the pose to the mouth corners, causing the cheeks to make \ smile. !"
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WOMEN OF ARMENIA.

English Customs Arc Slowly Reaching
 Them-The mother's Rule.
 The Armenian girl is little troubled with education, beyond household du- ties, spinning and needlework-and at this last accomplishment she is always an expert, especially at embroidery unless, indeed, she attends one of the excellent Armenian mission schools car ried on in many towns, where she will learn English, French and possibly her own language, for Armenians not infre- quently adopt the vernaoular of the country wherein they live. She will al- so acquire thirst for fiction, English and French The Armenian girl is deep ly sentimental and likes to read of love, and marriage is, of course, the ultima Thule of her ideas, This little matter is generally arranged by her mother, and nowhere are women of moro importance or hold moro weight in the family ooun. cils. Tho mother is at the head of the patriarchal establishment, in which her sons, their wives and often her nephews and nieees dwell. She rules her sons and sons wives, the latter, perhaps, with a somewhat severe hand, especially dur ing the first year of their married lives, when, except to attend church, they may not go out, though, whom tho daughters-in law in their turn become mothers greater liberty is permitted them.
 1nmore advanced portions of the com munity girls choice is practically un- restricted, and it is well that it is so, for the Armenian church strenuousIy op- poses divorce. and the marriage bond is only soluble by death. Not infrequently tho girl ii's choice falls upon an Eng iisn- man or other European, and many merchants and telegraph officials in Persia and Turkey find them excellent wives.
 The Armenian national costume COZ. sists of voluminous skirt of heavy bro- caded material, tight sleeved bodice of tho same stuff, much embroidered about tho front, with handsome filigreo silver belts marking the waist The head coverings are fiohus of fringed embroid- cred silk, and q multitude of chains and coins hang round their necks. l. winter the embroidered bodice Is ex changed for wadded one, and huge felt shoes are worn over the ordinary boots to keep out tho biting cold. Though the Armenian women do not wear veils to conceal their features as point of re- ligion. they not infrequently do cover their faces with gauge or a corner of Q shawl.
 Some of the younger women, however, have discarded their native costume fof that of London three years ago, and they are evidently not quite at ease in their newly acquired oorsets. They copy the fashion plates in English papers and produce wonderful combinations of pink, blue and violet, which are further adorn. cd with quantities of brilliant jewelry. They are full of curiosity regarding the life of civilized nations, particularly in tho matter of marriage, and never miss an opportunity of obtaining information on the subject. St. Louis Post Dispatch.
 The workbaskets of the moment re- semble those of our grandmothers. GOV cred as they are with gay lowered silk.
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Complimentary Euchre.

Miss Hertha Miller, the charming and accomplished daughter of lfr. and Mrs. Sol Miller, proprietors of the Arlington Hotel, entertained her numerous friends wi.h Euchre in the Arlington parlors last Wednesday evening. The occasion was 5 re cherche affair and was highly enjoy ed by all present. The lady's prize was won by Miss Etta simon, the gentleman's prize was captured by Mir. Herbert Bluthenthal, while the consolation prize was awarded Mr. Simon Strauss.
 Those present were:
 Misses Leah Loeb, Vic. Nathan, Ray Nathan, Memphis; Eva Landek- CT, St. Louis; Marian Franklin, Roella and Etta Solmson, Blanch and Josie Bluthenthal, Etta simon, Ida Dreyfus, Helen Rosenberg, Julia Brown. May and Nettie Meyer, Lillie Blum. Messrs. Herbert c. Bluthen. thai, Jake simon, sam Katzenstein. Joe Meyer, simon Strauss. Ben Franklin, Will Miller, Ed Levine, Harry Solmson, Dave Franklin, Ike Miller, Joe simon: Ben Cohn, Mem nhis.
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"A Complimentary Hop.

The young people enjoyed a most delightful dance last Monday even at the new residence cf Mrs. G. Il. Franklin on West Second avenue. The hop was givsn in honor of Misses Ray and Vic Nathan, of Mem phis. who are the guests of their aunt, Mrs. Franklin. The occasion was highly enjoyed by all present, as follows:
 Misses Vic and Ray Nathan, Leah Loeb, Memphis; Eva Landeker, St. Louis; Marian and Hattie Franklin, Ida Dreyfus, Etta Solmson. Hertha Miller. Messrs. Dave and Ben Franklin. Harry Solmson, Ike and Willie Miller, sam Katzenstein, Jake simon.
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IN GuANCERY.

Ella A. Ammons ct al ys. Henry Pitley, suit for lands.
 R. withers vs. Francis Withers, for divorce.
 Jake Davis vs. Nancy Davis, for divorce.
 Mary ogleshy ys. Ruben oglesby, for divorce.
 Preston < stuffies, vs. Merchants X Planters Bank ct al, garnishment.
 Westbrook Grain X Commission Co. vs Robinson-Greet Co, to collect debt.
 Equitable Security Co. vs. F. A. Jarvis, ct al, suit to restrain building of a levy.
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A aFarewelln Luncheon.

Mrs. Will Riley gave a .farewell' luncheon last Thursday afternoon in honor of Miss Alma Hanks, of Mem phis, who has been Mrs. Riley's guest fer several weeks. The guests were confined to an even dozen and the occasion proved q very delightful one. The parlor and dining room were artistically decorated with Spring yiolets, and delicious refresh- ments were served in seven courses.
 Those present were: Misses Alma Hanks, Adel Hum, Nellie Hicks, Ella Galhraith, Grace York, Gussie Tag gart, Fay Taylor, Lillian Atkinson, Mrs. ". Riley and Rev. G. Gordon Smeade.
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An Uniqe Entertainment.

The Junior class (Botany) of ti.e Pine Bluff High school delightfully."- entertained, Friday afternoon, with an unique and novel entertainment. Every quotation related to flowers. r ! ii.. t...i.,,.,i | t5etii lyts tasteiuiix ,ee- orated for the occasion and on the blackboards were many drawin gs from botany. The exercises Nere thoroughly appreciated by all pres ent. The junior class is a well-organ- ized class composed uf fifteen ambit- ious students.
 The program was as follows Shakespeare's owers..,.............
 a................Mi Miss Mary Taylor CarniYerous flowers.~".............s"
 ................a Miss Mabel Mitchell The language et the flowers.
 Miss Alma Dewoody Instrumental music-"Flower'
 Song. .o..........Miss Mamie Mann Debate: Resolved, That flowers
 contribute more to ourenioy
 ment than any other pro
 duct of nature......................
 Affirmatiye-CharlieT Triplett,
 Miss Willie Evans, Henry
 Gady. Negatiye-IIinton
 Ferguson, Miss Hattie
 Avarett, and Harvey Hogg Flowers preach to us, if we
 Miss Lucy Hudson Instrumental Solo.....,................
 ........a...."."Miss Lucy Burford History of Linngus .................
 Miss Emma Mitchell Reading ...........a....Miss Nellie Sallee Picnic of the flowers.
 a........,.,.....Miss Mildred Lareh At the conclusion of the program Mir. Harvey Hogg, president of the class then stepped forward and pre- sented the school with a beautiful picture. In behalf of the junior class, Prof, Witherspoon, principal of the school, responded in his usual happy style, which was highly enjoy ed by all present. The picture will not only be an ornament to the pleasant room but will be a remind CT of the inior class of lS97
 The following officers for the class of 1897 were elected: Charlie Triplett, president; Miss Mamie Mann, Sccre- tary; Miss Nellie Sallee, Treasurer.
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A number of the members Of the Bluff City club will give 8n amateur performance at the club rooms in the near future. The performance will be for members only and promises to be one of the most enjoyable affairs of it's kind ever given in this city. Messrs. II. c. Bluthenthal and II. E.. Solmson have charge oi this affair, which is q sufficient gnarantee of the success of the entertainment.
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The Nfissnelled TnIe.

 4 little buoy said; "Afother, deer May Eye go out to playf Tho son is bright the heir is clear Owe, mother, don't say neichl" "Go fourth. my son, " the mother said. The ant said. "Take your slay- Your gneiss know slod, awl painted read, But dew knot lese your weigh. D "Ah, knowt" he cried and sought the street.. With hart sew full of glee The wether changed, and snow and sIees And reign fell steadily Threw snowdrifts grate, throw watery pool He iue with mite and mane. Said he, Though Eye would walk by rule Eye am not rite, lis plane Eyed like to meat snm kindly sole, For hear gnu dangers weight And wonder stairs trenaherous whole. Two sloe has been my gate. "A peace of bsed, gneiss hot stake, Eyed ohews f Eye were home. This crewoi fate my hart would brake. Eye love not thns to Rome. Eye, week and pail, have missed my rode. ;, But hear carte came passed. Be and his sled were safely toad Back to his home ct last.
 -Richmond Central Preshy terlan.
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MORPHINE, WHISKEY, OPIUM AND
 COCAINE
 HADJT

And for all other diseases that come to this great health resortsuch as rheumatism, neuralgia, insomnia, nerve, blood, liver, kidney and stomach complaints. His home treatment for the whislley and drng habits can be sent to any address Correspondence solicited and confi- dential Reference: Any banker or city official Of Hot Springs.
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Replies to Barry,s ohal,eae..

TORONTO, Nov. 2o.--Jacob Gaudaus has replied to Barry's challenge to row for the championship. The champion says ne will not go to England unless he IS allowed fair expenses. bnt if Barry will come to Canada he will row him for any amount. Should tho Englishman decline to do this Gaudaur will row him, on the Thames next spring for e25O : side
 A new block of flats in the west end of London displays the announcement. | To Let. For Lady Bachelors Only.
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FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
A LITTLE HERO.

How Bennie aToran Rescued His Little.
 Sister From Burning House.
 The saver of human iife stands in the front rank of heroes. And tho hero whose name is on every tongue in the city of Detroit is Bennio Moran, little boy of years. who is Q hero at an age when most children are slumbering in their mothers arms
 Bonnie, however, like many another hero who has risked life and limb in ef- forts to rescue the helpless, takes the honors heaped upon him by admfring friends in Q modest way and thinks that when ho carried his little 9-year-old sister from his fathers burning house he did little more than any other boy would do.
 It took but few short seconds for Bennie to perform this act that will bring him glory through all his days. It was on Tuesday, Nov. IT, late in the afternoon, when Mrs. Moran kissed her two babes as they lay playing upon the
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Charming and pretty Miss Ida Dreyfus pleasantly entertained q large number of her friends at her home on West Barraque street Tues day evening, with cards. An interes- ting anI exciting game ofeuchre was played and the prizes were awarded as follows:
 First prize, Miss Etta Solmson; second prize, Miss Leah Loeb, of Memphis. After the conclusion of tho game, delicious refreshments were served.
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edge of just what to do first, not only would his baby sister have perished in the cruel flames, but his fathers house would have been reduced to a smolder. ing heap of black and oharred ruins
 MT. Moran says this is Bennie's sec ond experience. A little over q ycar ago his sister and mother, with Bonnie, had narrow escape from death by fire They escaped only by the mother carry ing them over a burning floor and down a stairway of flames.
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sunday Mr. Wolf Nichols, the pop ular Main street merchant, left for the Northern and Eastern markets, for the purpose of purchasing stock of Spring goods. Mir. Nichols is the proprietor of "The Globe" on the corner of Third avenue and Main Street. He is now having q plate glass front put in the building so that his goods can be better display ed. He says that heproposes to buy one of the finest and most select stocks ever brought to our city, and he is making great lead for the first class city trade in fine goods, millinery, etc.
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Entre Nous.

The members of the Entrc Nous Euchre club were the delighted guests of Mrs. Sam Franklin at their regular meeting last Wednesday afternoon. The prizes were won as follows First prize, Mrs Sam Franklin; second prize, Miss May Meyer; guest prize, Miss Vic Nathan; lone hand prize, Mrs. L. A, Samuels.
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At the Sixth avenue Baptist church
 Sunday he pastor sprung surprise on his congregation by an appeal for funds for new church. The surprise proved q pleasant one, how ever, us was demonstrated by the lfact that those present made a hearty response and pledged them selves for g .095. The pastor then lannounced that just as soon as this amount was doubled he would favor
 beginning work on the erection of a $l0, ,00U church building.
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Miss simon has resigned her posi- ton in the circuit clerks office and has been succeeded by Miss Christie Scun. Miss Seull is the niece of MT Arthur Murray and is q most accom- plished young lady. The GRAPHIC congratulates Circuit Clerk Mccoy and the young lady huponerappoint- ment.
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The City Engineer would confer a great favor on suffering public if by some ingenious plan he would have stepping stones placed across Third avenue at the intersection of Main So that pedestrians, in wet weather, can cross that thorough fare without wadlng knee deep in mud, water and slush.
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An Enjoyable Whist Party

The many friends of Misses Blanch and Josie Bluthenthal were enter tained by these two charming young ladies with a whist party last Fri- day evening Elegant refreshments were served and all present had Il most enjoyable tlme
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The tile drain, at the intersection of sixth avenue and Main street, is not large enough to carry off the volume of water that passes down those tEoroughfares, and as con- sequence, after heavy rain, quite a lake forms and people can not cross Sixth avenue. This matter is caus- ing much annoyance and complaint, and the city officials should have larger pipes put down.
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Monday Mrs. $. c. Malone, who for the past few weeks has been visiting the family of her cousin, the Rev. A. Q. Evans, of this city, will leave for her Memphis home. Mrs. Malone has made many warm friends during her stay in our city. She possesses those attributes so much admired in noble womannood to a Iii ar kied tes rec. and these, with q most charming personality, always make her popular in the highest social circles Her return to Pine Bluff will give much pleasure te fho6e who know her:
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Mrs. L. Roth delightfully."- enter tained last Friday with o'clock enehre in honor of Miss Loeh, of Memphis, and Miss Landeeker of St. Louis. The entertainment was novel in character aud highly enjoy cd by all present.
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Mir. I. ". Miller met with quite a serious accident at the Institute last Friday evening. While swinging from the horizontal bar he ..fell, breaking his collar bone. Dr. Will Hams was called in to attend the young man. The injury, while pain ful, is not serious. MT Miller has the best wishes of his many friends for a speedy recovery.
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Kastor & BlutLenthal's handsome show window at the corner of Main street and Second avenue continues to attract public attention and is universally complimented by all who see it. The display is most unique. and is the artistic work of Mir. J. c. Schloss, who is certainly an artist in his line and in this display has sur passed all former efforts.
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DIR. J. B. BROOKS,

late physician in charge of the Keeley Institute at Hot Springs, Ark, and the Tri-EliXira Remedy O., Memphis, has opened at Hot springs a private institute fer the treatment of the
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Mir. Jake Frank spent Sunday in Little Rock and returned home this morning. He is the efficient book keeper for the Blum Dry Goods Co., and is, also, the correspondent for the Associated Press for this section of Arkansas.
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In the Omnibus.

Conduetor-Beg pardon, madame. but these ooppers are counterfeit.
 Lady---Oh. excuse mel Keep those for fee. Here are some good ones.
 Conductor with q deep w)-Many thanks. madame. Paris Figaro.
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An Experiment..

Where are you going, Michael. 80 earlygn
 "Apothooary's. Wife got sick last night.
 Doctor been there yet?'
 No. just found prescription in the street when I was in town, and I'm going to have that made up and try it. ; -Fliegande Blatter.
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Col. k. R. Adams, of Noble Lake was smiling on his Pine Bluff friends Saturday.
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New Suits Filed.
IN LAW

IN LAW. E. Sheppard vs. Isaac Rcems, suit for possession. ;. T. ". Tllar, guardian, ys. city of Pine Bluff, suit to enforce condem- nation judgment.
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T.J. wesson, of Magnolia, is hert on business trip.
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Col. R. Nj. Knox returned home Friday from q business trip to St. Louis.
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Miss Lillie Blum and Mrs. c. A. Bloom leave Monday for sojonrn in Hot Springs.
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Miss Ruby Griffith, a charming sprite of Little Rock, is the guest of Contractor T. D. smith and family, of this city.
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State Senator E. l.. Hathcock, Of Calhoun county, was q Pine Bluff visitor yesterday.
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Mir. ]. " Day, Il popular maehin- ist at the Cotton Belt shops, is con valescent after a spell of sickness.
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Mrs. s. C. Farrar. who has been quite i'll for several days past. was much better Saturday.
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Mr. l. ". Gatiing, of Bearden. ie registered at Hotel Trulock.
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Mir. John B Williams, of Bankhead was Pine Bluff visitor Saturday.
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r. II. McHenry, representing the Arkansas Gazette, was in Pine Bluff yesterday, in the interest of his paper.
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Friday night Mir. R. c. Fuller and family were the guests Of Mr. s. G. Martin, of this city.
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Mir. A. ]. Clemm ms, Of Grady, was a Pine Bluff visitor yesterday.
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Mr. NJ. Holland has been quite sick for several days, but is now able to sit up in his room.
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Mrs. $. A. Rosenberg left yesterday afternoon on a visit to relatives in Little Rock
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J. B. Frcidheim, a well known bus mess man of Camden, is n Pine Bluff visitor
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Col. $. B. Adams, the well-known insurance man of Little Rock. passed through Pine BluffSaturday.
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T. E. Tnlotson, a popular St. Louis travelling man, is at the Trulock.
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'Eraveling Freight Agent $. r.. Hilzheim. of the Cotton Belt, was here greeting Pine Bluff friends Sat urday
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c. R. Williams, of Little Rock, ie at the Trulock.
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Circuit court will be in session to morrow.
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D. w. chandlo. of Camden, is auto graphed at the Arlington.
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Ask your druggist for the Kinder garten Novelty, The House that Jack Built .
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Mir Drew. White, who has been quite sick, Is, his friends will be pleased to learn, considered much better.
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The Ladies Hospital Association meets at Merrill Institute Monday afternoon at o'clock.
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Masters Eddie and Fleming Lyneh, little sons of MT. and Mrs. Ed Lynch, are quite low with bronchitis.
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Mir. W. D. Brad loft this morning for Little Rock, on business trip.
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The Dnley Foundry Company, of this city, is building an oscillating engine, recently patented by two in- yentors in this city, which, it is said, will be marvel Of excellence, and bids fair to make the inventors MealthY men.
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Passenger train No. ?, on the Cot ton Belt arrived here hours and 15 minutes late today
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rhe arand Jury conyenea Monday
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F c. Key. of Monroe, La, is in the city.