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The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09

John Leatherwood. who was seri- ously wounded recently, in cutting affray, by John Mum, is improving.
 We are informed that ]. F. Nelms, who, it will be remembered, was shot last week by Sam Norvell, is improv- ing, with favorable chances for recov- cry.
 Some six or eight families picniced at Stuart springs Monday. thus pass ing the Glorious Fourth in delight ful way at one of tue prettiest spots on earth.
 Mrs. ]. D. Baugh returned home Sunday after an absence of several weeks which she spent in Tennessee, visiting the exposition and other places of interest. Her large circle of friends and neighb0rs are delighted to have her at home again.
 Mrs Sallie Lanier) Wise, of Para gould, arrived in the city Saturday to visit relatives and host of friends. She leaves this evening for her home, whence she will go to Canada to spend the heated term. She will be'accompa- r''N' 'f itA oiobNlt lioo ltpoa Lanier.
 w. II. Goidrick. of Hot Springs formerly of this city, has been in town this week prospecting, with view to locating here, and opening iirst-class meat market. We are informed that he has decided to come among us, and returned to his present home Wednes- day to make preparations. J. Avery and wife, of Denison, Texas. have been in the city for several days on visit, and are guests at the pleas ant home of Capt. and Mrs. c. l.. Knight. Mir. Avery is a brother of Mrs. Knight. and has some idea of To. eating here, if a satisfactory opening presents itself. We should be glad to have them.
 The big fish fry add picnic on Burnt Cane last Saturday. by the gocd people of Griggs and Blacklist townships, was | largely attended, and pleasure was abundant. Plenty of fish and other wholesome food, the cool shade and sport of various kinds contributed to the delight of all who were so fortu- nate as to be present.
 Fritz, the old and faithful dog be. longing to Capt. Knight. took in the excursion to Little Rock Monday, fol- lowing his young master Harry. He somehow missed connection with the return train, and it is supposed that the limit on his ticket has expired, and feared that he may never return. But we know Fritz to be quite sagacious canine, and it will not surprise us if he takes ''tie ticket" over the "Old Re. liable," and arrives safely in the course of few days.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09
All Ice bills must be paid promptly on the lst of the month.
 HOMER FoLBRE.

All Ice bills must be paid promptly on the lst of the month.
 HOMER FoLBRE.
 Mrs. Jennie Allen, of Augusta. who has many friends and relatives here. is spending the heated term at Somer- vile, Tenn.
 Capt. Jas Russell, Hons. r. W. De kossltt and R. ]. Williams attended the meeting ot the Levee Board at west Memphis, Monday.
 Her many frien6s will be glad to learn of the visit of Miss Helen raylor. of North Little Rock. She is the guest of NIT. and Mrs. John C. Bell.
 Mrs. Snap Horne and sweet baby boy ot Memphis, are guests of Brother and Sister, Stone. All their numerous friends are delighted to have them in our city.
 Ike Meyer went to Haynes Wednes. day night to attend the dance at the residence of MT. and Mrs. NJ. Isaacs. complimentary to Miss Emma Clarke. of Marianna.
 Geo. B. Mallory. T. E. IIaskins, the banghinghouse brothers and others spent the 5th at a fish fry at Old river. A good time was enjoyed but Captain Hdskins says all sports are tame along side of the centennial
 Prof, Isaac w. Buchanan. who has teen the guest of Chas. II. Sanders the past ten days, returned to lis home in Lebanon, Tenn, Tuesday. The many social ties formed while here is sure to bring him back at an early day.
 Arthur Pace narrowly escaped drown ing in St. Francis river Sunday, the timely aid of a friend saving his life. Arthur seems to be in an unfortunate streak of luck" He received painful injuries short time ago by being thrown from horse.
 You must not make flesh of one and bone of another-make both for your self by using Dr. Bells Peppermint Chill Tonic-do you good if you never had chill. If you are having ehills now 1t will cure them-cure them when everythingEelse fails. For sale by D. c. Webb, druggist
 Forrest City Lodge No. 19S F. & A, NJ, which has heretofore met on the first and third Tuesday nights in each month. has changed it's time of meet ing to the first and third Wednesday nights, and all masons are requested to govern themselves accordingly This change was made so as not to con- flict with certain other engagements of some of it's officers and members, and a better attendance is hoped for. Work in entered apprentice degree next meeting-third Wednesday.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09
Meal 25c. per bushel at A. Meyer X

Meal 25c. per bushel at A. Meyer X Co.'S.
 w. c. Ferguson. of Fergusonville. was welcome visitor in town Satu:. day.
 FoR SALE -Columhia Biycle. Model 4O, Apply to Virgil Owen, Forrest City, Ark.
 ARBOR-OL and Arbor-ol Soap for
 sale by J. II. Tipton and
 D. C. Webb
 Rain is needed in every part of the county. though several spots wer lightly sprinkled Wednesday.
 We now have in stock all of Marie Corelli's works-paper binding. 25c. at the newsstand. You will not regret reading them.
 On and after July 1st the train from the north on the Iron Mountain route VIII resume It's old schedule, arriving here at 7:3S in the morning.
 Dr. Gibson has returned from Sugar Loaf mountain. where he has been rustlcatlng the past three weeks, and IS now ready for dental work, at the old stand.
 On or about September 1 ]. TIE TINES newsstand will be removed to it's old quarters on the South side. Watch theSe columns for extraordinary an nouncement of bona lide special sale. which will appear next week.
 Will Wolff, the genial and hustlng St. Louis drummer, came in Friday to spend tie Glorious Fourth with rels- tives and friends. Will is an enter prlsing young man. genial and courte- ous, and we acknowledge a pleasant call.
 TIE TIMES wants all the news, Please give the editors any items | which may be in your possession In this connection, we wish to say, that | owing tn policy of retreuchment. MT. NJ. N. Gaines has severed his connec- | tlon with the paper. and we will appre- ciate 1t as d kindness to have our friends report items direct to our Mir. Landvoigt or Vadakin. Eiils 1ufley has leased TIE TIMES building, next door to bank. and will occupy it September l, with d hand some stock, including some new lines In season. He proposes to offer lot of | bargains and make special prices throughout his entire stock from now | until August 30, with Il view to reduc- | Ing same, save moving. and make room for his new fall aud winter goods. He has space in this issue where he tells you about it. Read and think it over, glve him call. and convince yourself of the genuineness of his offer.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09

The lower the assessment the less revenue to pay necessary ex- pcnses of the county. The less revenue the greater depreciation of county scrip, and the greater the expenses. That's why, Tn a nutshell, it IS cheaper to pay more revenue. And besides, the tax payer will pay the difference in the long run. It is the duty Of every man to assess his property at fair value, and if the assessor has reason to believe that any as scssment is too low, 1t is his duty to see that it is properly assessed.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09

to be turned into Lodge Room.
 TIE TIMES can say, without likei- hood of mistake, that after September lst the various secret societies of this city will occupy new and the most comfortable, convenient and beautiful lodge room in any town of this size in the state.
 At a recent meeting of the stock holders of the Forrest City Hotel Com pany, the idea of fitting up the third floor of this handsome building for d lodge room was suggested. The mat ter received favorable consideration and conclusions were reached which led to the appointment of Gen. Geo. F. Taylor as committee of one to lay the matter before the various lodges of this city. Gen. Taylor was seen yesterday by the writer, and replying to our in- terrogations, replied, "Yes, believe the matter is as good as settled. Though owing to the excessive weather, the lodges have had no quorums present. and conseqently no meetings since was appointed committee of one to confer with them, am satisfied from the expressions given me by individual members, that the proposition of the Hotel Company will be accepted.n
 From further conversation with Gen. Taylor we learn that it is pro. posed to devote the whole of the third floor lying west of the staircase, to the lodges use. This will give them five rooms along the north side of the build ing for paraphernalla, reception and ante-rooms, and the main assembly room of about 22x60 feet. having excel lent ventilation on the south and west and fairly good on the north and east The overhauling ard rebuilding If l petitions, etc, will be done with the sole view to the convenience and com i fort of the bodies which may meet there. For the Masonic bodies the north will be dark, and the masters station will be properly in the east-a feature not heretofore enjoyed by them in this city.
 1 The location is central. the ventila- ton first class, the building attractive III appearance. and peculiarly adapted to the use of secret societies by reason 1 of it's quasi isolation and can be made the prettiesJ lodge room in the State. 1 The various lodges shonld now meet l and discuss the matter. and if Il he l their wish tn accept the offer. It should be done at once so that the new quar- ters can be arranged by September lst.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09
Try a bottle. PRICE 50 CENTS.

LosT-July 9th, one pair plain gold spectacles, probably between this city and Tom Taylor's place, on Crow Creek. They were in leather case with name of Erker Bros., Olive street, St. Louis. Mo. , stamped on case Re. turn to this office and be rewarded.
 If your eyes feel like sand were un- der the lashes, if they burn and your sight is indistinct, Sutherand's Eagle Eye Salve will make them right. It has cured thousands of cases of sore eyes and granulated lids of long stand ing. It cures when others fail. It is harmless. Druggists sell it.
 w. F. Mason went to Memphis the first of the week to assume the duties of his new field. We regret to lose the society of this bright young man, but wish him the highest qualification of his ambitions, and hope he will be rapidly promoted, as his high educa- tion aud aptness deserves.
 To cure chlls and fever don't rack the system and shock the nerves by using medicines containing arsenic. ihNAShAD VI ONnNl ul uEO. LII '. Bells Peppermint Chill Tonic is a guaranteed cure and it contains no kind of poison. Children love it and it can not hurt them. For sale by D. c. Webb.
 Robt. Jackson. an enterprising young business man of Helena, spent the Fourth with his mother and other re- latiyes and friends in this city. Bob is looking well. and is well pleased with his labors in Helena. He went to Cherry Valley to see his brother Tom, who has recently become a benedict, and will go from there to the Nashville exposition. Bob has our thanks for favors.
 F. G. Franciscus. of tbe German. American Bank of St. Louis, spent a few days in the city this week, il guest of his old friend w $. Durborow. He was royalty entertained by the genial l. NJ. agent, and was "biled out' last evening on his return tIip, with many expressions of goodly impressions and amid regrets that he could not remain longer in the best town in Eastern Arkansas.
 County court was in session a couple of days the first of the week and trans acted considerable business The set tlpment oi Sheriff and Collector w. E. ! Williams was examined, and in all things approved. several petitions for new roads and extensions were be fore the court. and that of C. Crisp and others, and ] H. Odom and others. was araDted. and viewers appointed ! The Satterlield petition was hotly con- tested, and the court will render a de- ciSion next week. The appointment of Jeff Nicely, as deputy assessor. WIS approved. Matters pertaining tO the new court house will probably come | before the court next week, to which time it adjourned, Tuesday.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09

Yesterday afternoon at 5:i0 in Washington City, the spirit of that grand old man. Isham G. Har- ris, passed to it's maker. "l am tired" were hls last words, and probably uttered for the first tune in life, for in his long and useful public life he was tireless in bis labor and love of hls party and country. Tennessee may well mourn, for his like can never be found within her bounds.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09

Prof J. E. Williams. principal of Crowley Ridge Institute, spent the Fourth with his family in Tennessee.
 After serious illness Hoods Sarsapa- rilla has wonderful building up rower. It purlties the blood and restores per feet health.
 Misses Alice and Minnie Rollwage Spent'a few days in Little Rock the fist of the week, the guests of the Misses Miller, returning Tuesday.
 Sid Trapp. Frank Chew, Ed Roleson and ]. ". West, all but depopulated Fishing Lake, last Monday. Trapp still remains champion-uone having equallcd his Alabama catch, 40 fish ill 42 seconds.
 False teeth will do to eat with, but glass eyes won't do to see with. Loss of sight is serious thing. Granulated
 lids. Styes and sore eyes often result in the loss of sight. Sulherland's Eagle Eye Salve is d guaranteed cure. Il strengthens weak eyes. It is harmless. Druggists sell 1t.
 The regulation Monday morning sanitary work of the street commis- sioner continues t0 improve the health and appearance of the city. It is a pleasure and d pride to have cleanly streets and alleys. as well as necessary to health and comfort. and the recent acts of the Board ot Health are being commended on all sides.
 Sutherland Eagle Eve Salve is a fine, creamy. suow-white ointment. put up in air-tight screw cap tubes. and sold for 25c by all dealers. It is known throughout the land as the best and quickest harmless cure for any form of sore eyes or granulated lids, styes. etc. Scores of people claim that it has saved their eye sight. Sold by D. C. Webb. Walter Smith, sterling young farmer of Franks township. son of ". II. Smith. was happily married on July 4lh. to Miss Minnie Clark. at the residence of the br,de's stepfalher. Mir T. w Trayi0r. '-qhire r. T, Raiford officiating. The bride is one of the brighest and best young women in that neighbOrhood. THE TIMES joins their many friends in best wishes for their future.
  The Forrest City hotel is heinz ad- vertised in Memphis and St. Louis for rent The idea of the stockholders em- blowing some competent per5on 10 run it for the con paug. which has been rn- mored on ti C streets. is erroreous. At least such tactics will only b. adopted l as a last resort. With the third floor devoted to the use of lodgees. the bal ance of the building. which is still amply large. can no doubt be leased to l some enterpTIsiug landlord, and with a low rental. he can make it q success.
 We lnone so. at least. and trnst that ere many days a contract will have been closed, and the house re opened. .CASToEEA.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09
Hoods said: You never know you
 have taken a pin tin 1t is all .u& over." 25c c. I. Hood & O., ea Proprietors, Lowell, Mass. The only pills to take with Hoods SarsapariiIa

The new chill cure, Dr. Bells Pep permint Chill Tonic tastes better, acts better, is better than any other It combines anti-malarial, laxative. diees- tive and stimulating properties. making 1t an ideal up-building tonic as well as an effectual and permanent cure for chills and fever. For sale at D. c. Webb's drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09
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.ick for sale by E. T. Gray.

Brick for sale by E. T. Gray.
 Fruit Jars at X. Meyer S Co.'S.
 Talk with Johnston about Bicycles. Arbuckle Coffee, be. at A. Meyer to Co.'S.
 Creamery butter on ice at B. F. Me Craly's. AREOR-OL for skin and scalp dis
 eases.
 Ifyou need any thing for your wheel see Johnston.
 All kinds of Canned Goods at A. Meyer & Co.'S
 Secondhand bicycles for sale at l.. Rollwage x Co.'S.
 r Gen. Geo. r. Taylor was in Memphis Wednesday on business.
 Leave orders for fire and stove wood at Russell, Graham x Co.'S,
 Fire Brick are for sale at 2t cents each at Russell, Graham & Co.'S.
 A stitch in time saves nine-insure your houses and furniture. See k. J |. lzard.
 When bilious or costive, eat a Casca- ret. candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, l0c, 25c.
 Some of the handsomest and prettiest Dress goods of the season to be seen at Russell, Graham X Co.
 Mike Wilson, who has been visiting IFnt hIt jet. iI,. turned to Forrest City Monday.
 A complete set of Chambers Ency- clopedia, s volumes. cost $2S. may be had at the newsstand for $S cash.
 The regular second Sabbath services will be held at the Episcopal church next Sunday morning and night, by lhe rector.
 Money saved in Insurance by con- sGltIng k. J. lzard, who represents none but reliable Fire, Life and Acci- Gent companies.
 Misses iaBlack and Julia Rodgers came up from Haynes yesterday and spent the day very pleasantly with rela- tyes and frlends.
 Judge w. H. Coffey. of near Pales- tine, was Tn the city Saturday shaking hands with numerous friends. The judge is in vigorous health, and things seem to be coming his way" in very satisfactory manner.
 CSnth-er-land's Eagle Eye Salve cures sore eyes. slyeS, and granulated lids. II strengthens weak eyes in both old and young. It aliays all inflammation. IL gives pleasant fec ling about the eyes and makes the vision clear and dlStnct. Sold by D. C. Webb, druggist.
 Iulte sad scene was witnessed at the h. k. x NJ. depot Wednesday. SRtlng upon the benches in the wait Ing room was an old black nanny. y sQckling a motherless little white babe Near by were three other small children VI very tender yearS-nOt old enough 10 De unhappy. and scarcely realizing !le loss of their mother. who died thursday of last week. The father. Whose name We did not learn, was thefe, and though seemingly not cast uoWh m spirits. showed signs uf sorrow qua Increased responsibilities. He oought ticket for the home of rela- tifes Tn Alabama where presumably tne ilttte ones will be kindly cared for hind,
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. The fac- 41 ''i';is'' 'i'a;is''IMzz@Xm S:;;.. ;:;;s

There is no use taking pills or pur- gatives to cure chils. Dr. Bells Pep permint Chill Tonic cures them by it. self. It does more than that, too-it gives you d new dress on the insides. It tones you up and makes you strong. It makes you feel some account Sold on guarantee. For sale by D. C.. Webb, druggists.
 The Glorious Fourth was quite in- glorions here. The business houses were nearly all closed. the loafers had gone fishing, the weather was unmerci- fully warm. and the festive small boy took to the woods" as less expo n- slve pastime compared to firecrackers and burned members. There was uO celebration here. no orating, no picnics. and life was dreary to those who could not take 1n the excursion to Little Rock
 The Glorious Fourth was celebrated on the 5th in Il fitting manner by Mir Joel E. Wynne, Misses Mamie Webb and Eula Williams. Messrs. Linn Fur ley. Tom Parham. Booth Malone. and Jesse Wylne. They all went fishing at Burnt Cane. While the declaration of independence was not read, it was resolved that the party had a good time, ale Gamee. As to the number of fish caught, the interrogation was met with caught as many as we could eat.n
 The agent at this point sold l5O tickets Gall ne had) for the Monday mn h.. bridge celebration, aud even then some forty or fifty of the excursionists had to g.t aboard without the pasteboard Cheap rates will always be encouraged and Messfs. Cobb dI Nelson have the thanks of all these people for most pleasant excursion. They realized about $500 on their enterprise. They carried about TOO people into Little Rock.
 Last Saturday morning about three o'clock, the residence or D. M Wilson. on College hill, was completely de- stroyed by fire. The cause of the fire 1 IS unknown. but is supposed to have originated from sl arks from fire in the yard being blown under the kitchen. | The whole house Ngas ablaZe when the l occupants aw0ke and had barely time Co make their csc ape. grabbing what clothing they coud as they ran The house and contents were insured for ! S750. which will hardly covers the loss
 tine accunulation of years. In this connection we woCl compliment the new lire alarm-tle electric light whis- ] tie. It's big improvement on the old Indian method of fyegiDg and shooting.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09

Go to the best appointed and mos. carefully and cordially conducted sa- loon in the city. the Magnolia, for the hest Whistles. Wines. Cigars and To- bacco. Everything found in a First. class. up-to date Saloon, may be had at the Magnolia.
 T. c. FOLBRE. Proprietor.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09

Misses Alice and Minnie Rollwage Spenta few days in Little Rock the fist of the week. the guests of the Misses Miller, returning Tuesday.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09
n asy to Take Ezz1 asy to Operate

Are features peculiar to Hoods Pills. Small in size, tasteless, efficient, thorough. As one man
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09
A Handsome Idea.

Third Floor of the Big Brick Hotel
 to be turned into Lodge Room.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09

Prof. J. B. Williams. principal of Crowley Ridge Institute, spent the Fourth with his family in Tennessee.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09

After serious illness Hoods Sarsapa- rilla has wonderful building up power. It purlties the blood and restores per feet health.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09

Sid Trapp. Frank Chew, Ed Roleson and ]. ". West, all but depopulated Fishing Lake, last Monday. Trapp still remains champion-none having equallcd his Alabama catch, 40 fish in 42 seconds.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-09

LOsT-July 9th, one pair plain gold spectacles, probably between this city and Tom Taylor's place, on Crow Creek They were in leather case with name of Erker Bros, Olive street, St. Louis. Mo, stamped on case. Re. turn to this office and be rewarded.