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The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03

Capt. and Mrs. l.. II. BeIser and
family. with IA corps of help, arrived
ed in the city Yesterday and took charge
OF the Forrest City hotel. Two car
loads furniture, etc, also arrived, and
the work Of preparation is going
bravely on. The Capt. informs us that
while the hotel will not be open for
some little time, he will endeavor by
Monday to be ready to accommodate
court people and serve the passengers
on the evening train. The TINES
wishes it success.
The merchants of Forrest City are
replenlshing their stocks. preparatory
for the demands of the fall trade.
New goods are daily arriving and the
sound OF the nail puller is heard upon
every hand. Our advertisers assure you
or lowest prices and invite your trade.
we confidently assert that there is no
better trading point in Eastern Arkan-
sas than Forrest City. Bring the fruits
of your industry here and receive the
highest market price. and take advant.
age OF these complete stocks from
which to buy what you require.
Becker Il Lewis received a check
Monday morning for 5000 from the
Equitable Life Insurance Co. in pay
ment OF the policy on the life OF j N.
Farmer. who died in August. This re-
markably prompt payment is some
thing unusual. in fact 1t is unpreceden-
ted Tor such large concerns. But this
manner OF doing business is character.
istic with the Equitable, and no doubt
accounts for their popularity. They
write one of the best policies of any
company now represented in this city.
Geo. Z. Taylor IL Co. represents the
Equitable in this city.
About 1890 o'clock Tuesday night,
DR.. Z. &. White, while passing the
postoflice, noticed dense smoke in the
building. Tie alarm was sounded.
and soon the fire laddes were on the
spot. Upon investigation it WAS found
that wooden spitto0n, filed with
sawdnst. in which some one had
thrown cigar, had ignited. and slowly
burned. the fire eating hole through
the floor. A small stream of, water
extiaguished the fire in a moment. 1t
is supposed the fire had been smolder-
ing for some hours, as the employers
detected smoke early in the evening.
but supposed 1t came from paper burn
ing on the street. 1t was d narrow es-
cape from disastrous fire.
The Commercial Appeal Arkansas
Traveller fast mail train left Memphis
at 2:45 "A. m. Wednesday. arrived in
this city at 4.24 a. m, and made the
run to Little Rock ON scheduled time.
Z. l. Eggleston. Memphis agent OF the
road. was in charge III the train. which
consisted of one combination mail and
express car. two Goa hes and a sleeper.
pulled by engine No. l. On each side
of the train WAS a banner bearing the
inscription, The Commercial Appeal
Arkansaw Traveller Tie resume
tion Of double daily trains on the l.. r.
4 II. is hailed with much satisfaction.
and the Cnmmefcial Appeal is heartily
commen ded Tor lis enterprise and the
favor itbestows upon the public.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
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For Infants and Children,

+. NJ. Sarchet. of near Cicaila, an old
time priat and friend OF we junior, was
IN town this morning. ana gave ~ 4
pleasant call. He has false growth
among the muscles of his right wrist.
about which he came TO consult ply
stefan. lie thinks AN operation will
have to be performed to remove it.
The following prisoners are now in
Jail awaiting trial for their various
crimes: White--W. s. Williams, mur-
der; w. w. Baker, grand larceny. Jesse
helms, incest; M. Arluk. grand lar
ceny. Colored-W. Wells, burglary:
Jesse Howell, orand larceny; Cap Nor
gan. murder; Freeman Moslev, incest:
Il. Leonard, burglary; Will King. for
gerry.
sSol Lewis "sets the pace" with
handsome fall advertisement. in which
he will make frequent timely an
nouncements of Interest To the public
lie has just received an immense lot Ut
new and seasonable goods, embracing
all new styles. shades aud designs IN
Dress Goods, aud novelties in Gents
Furnishings. Sol invites close ifIspec
ton OF his goods and prices, aud guar
antees both to be up to date.
Mrs. NJ. w. Yards little daughter.
Leatba. met with painful accidelst
Wednesday afternoon. While SWING
ing in front of the hotel. IN some nnae.
countable manner her head turned Ia
the place where her feet, should have
heen, and dragging over the rough
ground bruised her little scalp pain
fully, but not seriously The little oii-
bled profusely, and was much irlghs
ehed.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03

| What has become Of the United
| Charities?" There are several cases of
restitution and sickness in the north
ern portion of town that needs atten-
ton.
The biggest and finest line of new
Speech, Dialogue and ltecitation Books
ever carried by US have just been re-
ceived at the newsstand OH the South
! Side.
The brick building on the corner of
South Front and Washington streets,
is being reniodeled for ii hotel, to be
occupied by NJ. w. lizard, of the lizard
House.
Miss Irene Freeman is expected on IA
| few days visit next week. She is on
her way to Texas and could not resist
the wishes OF her friends to stop over a
day or two.
Speech Books, Dialogue Books, Drills.
| Charades, 100 Choice Selections, and IA
whole lot OF other new and attractive
| books OF same character, have just been
| received at the newsstand On South
Side.
The happiest couple in town Is Mr..
| and Mrs. w. Fl. Buford. 1t is girl
| and Tuesday morning the day of its
birth May the little one live To emit
late the goodness and amiability of her
mother.
Russell, Graham Il Co.. make Il spe-
cialty of Wagon Materials. \ full stock
of Spokes, Felloes and Blacksmith s
Irons always on hand. at the very low
est figures. They will duplicate Mem
| phis prices.
Price Mcdaniel. l.. :. Shorty Nun
son and Mike Grasmick eamped on
| Long Lake three days last week. 10
use tie language or shorty" they
"didn't catch many fish, but had ii
bully good time
Potato raising is more profitable
than pearl hunting in st. Francis
| County. Last week Peter Covington
sold to Scott Bond, ten acres OF grow
ing potatoes for $550-Bond assuming
| ali risk of failure OF crop.
Little Master A. j. Wintker of
| Madison, WAS "A visitor to the city Sat
urday. all arrayed in his long white
dress. with "A rubber ring dangling at
| his side. lie was accompanied by his
mother, Mrs. Frank Wintker.
The Guild of the Church of the Good
| Shepherd, are requested To meet at The
residence of Mrs. Ellis Turkey. next
Tuesday. September Z. at 4:3O pm
| All members are earnestly requested 10
attend. NJ. L.. GILLIAN, Pres.
/ Peter Mier. of Mcdaniel. was in
1 town Saturday and "A pleasant caller al
( this office. We were sorry 10 learn OF
/ his misfortune in crippled band. aud
also that he contemplates removing
I from this section the first OF the year.
CASToEIEA.
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The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03

Eggs are wcrth a bit.
Circuit Court Monday.
paw-paws are ripening.
Shave with Helm Il Soice.
South Side is to he graveled.
Brick for sale by K. Il. GRAY.
Sid Hayes is OH the sick list.
Coal for sale by +. Il. Gray.
Come to Forrest City to trade.
Fruit Jars at A. Meyer & Co.'S.
Chickens and eggs are in demand.
Newsstand South Side of railroad.
Jack Pipkin WAS in town Monday.
Shinn's History 81, at the newsstand.
Fresh Groceries at a. Meyer & Co. s.
Arbuckle Coffee, l5c, at y. Meyer Il
Co.'S.
South Washington street is being
graveled.
Hot peanuts every day at Sadie Kel-
leys' stand.
Rain is greatly needed throughout
the county.
Nntling parties will be seasonable
next month.
A few vacant stores on the South
Side for rent.
Latest styles Spring Goods at y.
Meyer Il Goa.
All kinds of Canned Goods at a.
Meyer II Co.'S.
Secondhand bicycles for sale at L.
R0llwage u Co.'S.
A. d. Mcdaniel, of Mcdaniel, was
in town Monday.
The first bale is noted in number
OF our exchanges.
For all plain and fancy mixed drinks
go to the Magnolia.
Talk with NJ. n. Gaines about farm
and timbered lands.
The best lunch and square meal in
town at Sadie kelley's.
The muskadine pedders will appear
upon the scene shortly.
Price Mcdaniel is putting in the bath
OUTFIT for Helm & Soice
Mrs. NJ. r, Stone returned from
Memphis Wednesday night.
I. G., jr. and Miss Courtney Folbre
nave been quite i'll this week.
Z. A. Gorum. of Palestine. was in
The city on business Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Beck spent Sat.
eiuay and Sunday in Little Rock.
Tree Il Altman will serve meals or
lunches and hot coffee at all hours.
Miss Julia Black. of Haynes. was
welcome visitor in town this week.
We will pay SOC fer county scrip dur
'us court-on subscription account.
). p: Mcdaniel keeps all kinds of
'eall httlngs and plumbers goods.
FOR medicinal use, try Folbre Isl SS
idhliiSse, .. f. &. OF Rose whiskey.
All OF Marie Corelli'S novels Just re-
0eiVed at the newsstand, South Side.
Mrs. John NJ. Nichols left 'Wedues-
''y Tor few days visit in Memphis.
Try the soda water, milk shake and
O'''ei refreshing drinks at Sadie Kelleys
"A fresh lot of wall paper just recev-
GU at the newsstand cents per roll
Just try Zoe. box of Cascarets. the
made.
When bilious or castive, eas a Casca-
Zoe, 25c. ''0' WV 49, W
Mrs; ]. Il Wood and children re-
, Ma,l, to theig home in Memphis last
IA. Leave your laundry. or Cgdrrs per
Der shop. :.
s"nert and Miss Gertrude Wilson
mo-, mesday for their home III Beau
mont, Texas.
y;dhe city council is considerably di-
i'll ueu AS To the figure To place upon
Hqaor license.
.alner McQnade held mass at the
f, d,nu.lc church Tuesday morning. to 4
iait attendance.
r. 20, Drady. the Jeweler. has removed
10 ~ lie TIMES building To next door
" The postofiice.
~ 1--we wood delivered to any part OF
sIl 1,ty Tor % cents per load by Fus-
N'i, Graham II CO.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
The Past Week Weather.

Mean temperature, 81 deg.
Highest temperature 80, on 2Stb.
Loves. temperature, O., on Aug. 81 and
Sept. ;.
No precipitation.
\. ID. BOYLE,
Weather Observer,
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03

Weather Observer,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21
HOME AND VICINITY.

Smoke "The Alma
Ice cream soda at Morleys.
Wall paper at b. S. Webbs.
NJ. Pollasly rcturnd from Detroit Fri
day evening.
Bertha Struble visited Rivcrdale
friends over Sunday.
Miss Hattie Woodward spent Sunday
with friends in Elweu
Fresh whitefish and trout at Bang
harts every Thursday.
Representative Vought of Lansing
was home over Sunday.
w. ). Turck went to Grand Rapids
on business the last of the week.
Editor Strong of the Gratiot County
Enterprise was in Alma Saturday.
Mrs. H. L. Misamore and children
spent Sunday with her sister at Seville.
Rev G. Z. Blanchard of Schoolcraft
visited Alma friends the last of the
week.
Archie Alexander of Dewitt was the
guest Of b. ). Webb and family over
Sunday.
Miss Josie Barth of Grand Rapids was
the guest of Miss Minnie Fink the last
of the week.
George Fink goes to Crystal Lake this
week to open Il restaurant and confcc-
tionery stand.
Special sale of trimmed hats ut one
fourth off, for the next three days, ut
Mrs. Lathrop's.
Harry Porter will preach in the Ely
school house next Sunday evening
Services begin at $50 p. III.
The Alma Rod and Gun Club will hold
a shoot on their grounds north of the
race track on Monday May 81
Claud Chadwick has sold Il large
quantity of the famous Eureka Roach
Bug Powder, to ii large hospital in Ohio
+. p. Knowles and Samuel Megav
were ordained as ministers of the gospc
by the Saginaw Presbytery Wednesday
A full new line of nobby shoes fol
men, women and children, i'll all tn,
latest shades and shapes at f. E. Pol
lasky's.
j. f. Sartor Jr., and Waldo Bogar
went TO Detroit Tuesday night 10 attenC
the State Firemen's convention to which
they are delegates.
The work of removing the stores of J
NJ. Nichols and Miss Smith, has beer
completed this week and both are nov
ready for customers again.
Union Memorial services will be hel,
in the Baptist church, Sunday, May 80
at three o'clock, p. III. Rev. IL. b
Clough will preach the sermon, and b
assisted by the other pastors.
Seventy five thousand grass pike wer
placed i'll the mill pond here last Mon
day night They were intended fSr
lake near Elwell but the man who wa
to take them failed to appear so the,
were brought here.
The committee on Ways and Mean
at the council last Tuesday night recon-
mended the raising of s., 100000 for thi
years expenses, making a levy of one pc
cent. one eight of one per cent. for high
way and seven-eights for general fund
The suit of Ferguson VS.. Rogers 70
wages claimed to be due, was heard be
fore Justice Durham Tuesday afternoon
Francis Palmer appeared for defendan
and w. A. Bahlke for plaintiff. Jude
ment was rendered in behalf of plaintii
for $1.2j and costs. 1t is limited the cas-
will be appealed
AT the meeting of the /. .. .. f. las
Monday nightit was decided not 10 cnte
into the project of building the thir
story of the new Pollasky block W
are very sorry at their decision as TIA
practically settles the third story The
will never get another such chance {
have beautiful home of their owl
We sincerely hope they willreconsid,
the matter
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-05-21

Smoke "'rhe Alma.
Ice cream soda at Morley's
Wall paper at b. S. Webb's.
The Press., 1897-06-10
Butter and Cream as Medicine.

One of the favorite remedies of phy. sicians is cod liver oil, and why is one of the mysteries of the world of medi- cine, when all there is about it is an oil or fatty sWbstance is wanted that is easily digested and quite as easily as- simulated, fish oil being appropriated with small outlay of digestive power. Why cod liver oil, product of the de- composition of fish refuse, should ever have been ohanced upon when butter and cream are nature's supply and at once the most readily obtainable is un- explainable. While any one can take cream or butter the consuming of fish oil requires the fortitude of a saint and the heroism of a martyr, and, as we know, the oil does not agree with many and is hard of digestion in others. Now, 1t has been demonstrated that fresh, un- salted butter is rather more digostible than oil and is pleasant to take, on thinly cut slices of bread, and as high as four ounces a day of this butter can be eaten with impunity by even deli cate persons, and cream can be taken to the full desire of the patient. Where one is recovering from prostrating sick ness and the body needs nourishment this fresh butter, 1t is now asserted, has no equal in building up the wasted tis- sues of the body, and as a stimulant vory hot, fresh milk is without rival, outside of the use of alcohol, which last is better left alone, when possible. Growing children may bo greatly bene- fited by indulging in generous amounts of butter, though it may seem expen- sive, but it may prove the cheapest in the end. Either of these remedies can be taken without doctors prescrip- tion and is outside of tho "kill or cure' warrant. t.-Practioal Farmer.
The Press., 1897-06-10
A Oueer Egg Story.

An ostrich egg with romantic his tory is the curiosity owned by Miss Mario Lopez of 415 South Fortieth street. The egg was presented to Miss Lopez by Joseph Pulsiver, to whom it was sent by his brother, who is super intendent of an ostrich farm in South Africa. Accompanying the egg was the following letter from the sender: 1T send the ostrich egg and know your longing for peculiar ouriosities will re- ceive boom when you learn its his tory. We had man on the farm named Carr, who was noted for his skill in breeding and raising ostriches. He had raised the mother of the egg send, and she had been one of his greatest pets. This was thought strange, as she was known to be a savage bird and would allow no one but Carr to go near her. Breed ing time came, and the ostrich was soon watching over a setting of eggs. Our farm matches artificially, the eggs being removed from the mother and placed in an incubator. Carr was the one selected to secure the eggs, on account of his great command over the bird. He enter ed the pen and began picking up the eggs. In an instant the treacherous pet became furious and started to strike him with her powerful feet We had to shoot the mother before we could get her away and then found we were too late, Carr's skull having been battered in. In the struggle all the eggs were broken, with the one exception, which send to you. Philadelphia Record.
The Press., 1897-06-10
No sentimentalism In It.

"A bouncing beauty from the North Side came in to see me the other day. " said local photographer, 'and wanted to know if I could photograph docu- ment so that the writing would be legi. ble in the reproduction. told her that I thought it could be done without any trouble, and she handed me three letters to be photographed. The missives were love letters of the most caloric sort and bore the signature of a well known young man about town.
 "When finished the job and destroy ed the negatives at her request, re- marked that supposed she was afraid she might lose the originals and wanted the photographs to look at occasionally.
 Nonsense, she said with an em- phatic snap, "I'm through with all such moonshine. The ink is fading out, and I don't propose to run the risk of losing the trump card in breach of promise suit. ''-Chicago Times Herald.
The Press., 1897-06-10
STORRS SCHOOL.

An article published last week Wednes- day contains list of instructors at Storrs college who are to be dismissed or asked to resign at the close of the present year. The remarkable thing about it is that a trustee is quoted as practically confirm ing" the statements of the reporter. Iti not usual for trustees, especially those who are humane and courteous, to tell the public that they are going to get rid of a president and several instructors, be- fore they have taken official action and while the victims are still uniformed of the fate proposed for them. Some changes are probable, but some of these, at least, are purely voluntary. No such action as is intimated has been taken by the trus- tees.
 Onsthe other hand, 1t is matter of com mon knowledge that questions have been freely raised, both publicly and privately, as to the utility of Storrs college. It has been openly attacked in the legislature and in the newspapers, and defended as often. It seems to be time that somo authoritative and unbiased information should be provided. If the school does good service, or can be made to do so by practicable changes, this fact should be made clear enough to shut off the com plaints that have been so frequent If not, the state has right to know all about it.
 The best friends of the institution will be most prompt to recognize the situation and should be most anxious to have the vexed questions about it settled on evil dence that cannot be impugned. We do not think they would continue to stand up for it, If it were shown to be undeserving of support, and we are sure most of the opposition would cease if the contrary were plainly shown Hartford Times
The Press., 1897-06-10

1t is our intention to print under this head from week to week, items of interest from the old Stafford News Letter.
 June 2, 1867.
 Elam Ellithorpe is just finishing up two new tenement houses at Foxville, one de. signed for two and the other for three l fa.44ilies.
 Work on the new Catholic church has been somewhat impeded during the past week by strike among the laborers fol increase of wages.
 A son of Almanson Herrindeen recently had three fingers of the right hand acci- dently amputated by circular saw, al the mill of the Putnam Lumber Company in Union.
 John P. Warren, who was sentenced i for life at Holland in December, 1859, fol the murder of his wife, shows infinite as- surance in petitioning for pardon. He habits, and he had scolded her and she had threatened to poison him. So to get the start of her, he enticed her into the river to bathe, and then held her head under water until he became widower. After residence of eight years in prison he is naturally sorry for the deed, and wants to be let out. The committed yesterday reported against his release, ,ant the senate gave him leave to withdraw his petition. He is now 29 years old.
 We give below partical list of incomes of persons residing in Holland county fol the year 1866, as returned to the United States assessor. The amended internal revenue law passed March 2, 1866, in creased the exemption of each person from 5000 to $1 ,000, and made one uni. form rate of 5 per cent. on all amounts These changes, and the fact that the year 1866 was not a prosperous one to business men generally, have reduced the amount 50 per cent. from the list of 1865. The amounts here given are the sums on which tax is paid; the $1 ,000 exemp- tion and dividends received from banks, railroads, insurance companies, etc., having in all cases been deducted. This list includes all paying tax on 5000 and
The Press., 1897-06-10
Friends Lost Through Engagements.

The bosom friend of young girl is usually the one who most resents her engagement. This chiefly because it de- prives her of her companionship to a great degree-often, indeed, entirely because a newly engaged girl seems to have no thought for any one but the hero of her heart.
 Of course, the friend is often little to blame, because she absents herself from the society of her companion as much as possible, thereby creating a misunderstanding, and the relation of friend may drop to mere acquaintance.
 The same is often the case with the mans friends, and it is well known fact that many friends of recently en- gagged man shun him entirely. Why this should be so is past all comprehension. London Answers
The Press., 1897-06-10
Three sentIments.

Prince Bismarck was once asked by Count Enzenberg, formerly Hessian en- voy at Paris, to write something in his album. The page on which he had to write contained the autographs of Gui- got and Thiers. The former had writ ten: 1T have learned in my long life two rules of prudence. The first is to forgive much; the second is never to forget. Under this Thiers had said, "A little forgetting would not detract from the sincerity of the forgiveness. :" Prince Bismarck added, ''As for me, I have learned to forget much and to ask to be forgiven much. "-True Flag.