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Smyrna times., 1897-06-16
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
SmVr'n0, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon. June l6, '97
CHURCH SERVICES.

AsPURl METHoDIsT EPIscoPAL-suuday-PIe ach
ing at lOl5 A. NJ and $50 P. NJ. Sunday School
ppm. Prayer Meeting-Thursdaysa ~ P. NJ.
Rev. Adam Stengle, Pastor.
ST, PETERS PROTESTANT EPIscOPAL.-sunday-
Preaching at 10l% A. NJ. and ~ P. NJ. Holy lay,
-9% A. NJ. Sunday School, P. Prayer
Meeting Wednesdays, at %P. Rev. G. w.
Dame Rector.
-Sunday-Preaching at 10lS A. NJ,
and ~ %P.M. Sunday SehOOl-11% An Prayer
Neutrality-suspicious. at P. NJ. Rev. J. l. Estlin,
pastor.
ST. POLYcARP CATHOLIC CHuRCH-SeTvicese every
other Sunday, by Father Connolly. Sunda
School Immediately after service.
SMYRNA Misunderstanding services, Friend
ship in the morning. SeversOns in the after
noon. Jerman's Chapel and Smyrna Land.
ing alternate Sunday nights at 7.30. Rev. L.
W. Laytleld, pastor.
CENTENNIAL METHODIST EPISCOPAL (COlored) -
Sunday-Preaching at IL A. NJ. and P. N
Sunday School, P. NJ. Rev. J. II. Mason
Pastor.
A. n. Z. CHURCH.-SundA y-Preaching at II a
m, 2 p. m. and s p. m. Christian Endeavor
6h p. m, Sunday. Praise meeting, at s O'Clock
Wednesday evening. Rev. Frank Bradley
Pastor.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-16
,rrv Allen,s Foot-Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes
At this season your feet feel swollen and hot,
and get tired easily. If you have smarting
feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot Ease.
1t cools the feet and makes walking easy,
Cures and prevents swollen and sweating
feet, blisters and callous spots Relieves
corns and bunions of all pain and gives rest
and comfort. Try it to-day. Sold by all
druggist and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package Free. Address, Allen S. Olmsted,
lie ROy. N Y.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-16
Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O

Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O {!
Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a
package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The chill
dren may drink it without injury as well as
the adult. All who try it, like it GAIN-O
has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java,
but it is made from pure grains, and the
most delicate stomach receives it without
distress. = the price of coffee. 15e. and
% cts. per package. Sold by all grocers.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-16

] Daily. Daily except Sunday.
"a Stops 10 leave passengers from Wilmington
and points north, or take passengers for points
south of Delmar.
"f' stops only on notice TO conductor OF agent,
OF on signal
"h" Stops to leave passengers from Wilmington
or points north.
~ Stops 20 leave passengers from MiddletOwn
and points luth.
~ Stops to let OF passengers from points south
ofHarringtOn.
NeiB CdSiie accommodation GfdinS Leave viii
mington 1910 a, m and 95l p. m. daily and
5. Ii. II is a. M, 25l, 4.S0, Is. and 65S p. m.
week days. Leave New Castle 30 a. m. and
1918 p. m. daily S.Sl, GAG, ll02 a. m, ll6, $50.
6.S5 and 7.22 p. m. week days.
AS-Express trains leaving Harrington sos a.
m, aud arriving az 6.26 p. m, weekdays, run
through solid TO and from Baltimore, via Por-
ter's and Newark
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To Cure Constipation Forever.

10 OuFe constipation Forever.
rake Cascarets Candy Cathartic IOc or 25c
III y 7. Z. tah TO cure, druggists refund money
To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 1Oc or 25c
II Z G. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netlc. iull OF lie, nerve and vigor, take No-TO
Hac' the wander-wOrlSer. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, zoe or 81. Cure guaran.
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
NO-To-Bae for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC, 81. All druggists
Smyrna times., 1897-06-16
The
NOm00 sq6
the Sphinx


ply because they are wo-
mep? Why is it that the
source of their highest joys is at the same
time the cause Of their greatest wretched-
ness? The very attributes which make it
possible for women to be happy wives and
mothers also render them liable to the ut
most physical misery and pain.
The sufferings of body and mind caused
by some weakness of the distinctly feminine
organs are so almost universal among wo-
men that the question might well be asked:
"Is this Natures punishment for the crime
Of being a woman l"
The true answer is No! These suferings
are neither natural nor necessary. They
would not exist If the organism was healthy.
No woman ought TO endure such troubles.
There is no need of it. Dr. PieTce's Favor.
ite Prescription is a perfect and positive
cure for feminine weakness and disease.
II gives health and strength TO the spe-
cial organs and nerve-centres; heals infam.
nation; stops weakening drains; promotes
functional regularity, and restores the nor
NAL, vigorous and painless condition which
Nature intended.
II is the only medicine Of its kind in.
vented by an educated and experienced
physician. II is the only medicine which
makes baby's coming safe and compare
lively painless
ANY woman who would like to know
more about this medicine and about her
own physical makeup should send 7I one
cent stamps to DR.. r. V Pierce, Buffalo
N. Y, to pay the cost Of mailing only on an
absolutely free copy of his thousand.page
illustrated book The Peoples Commou
Sense Medical Adviser" OF. 81 stamps foi
cloth covered.
A sure and permanent cure for coustipa
tkon is DR. Pierce's Pellets. One Pellet "
Is agentle laxative, two mild eathartic.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-16

When Heine was in love, he was so
jealous that he poisoned a parrot be-
longing to his mistress for fear it
would claim too much Of her affection.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-16
suburban Deficiencies.

why don't you keep chickens, Cross
lots?"
My neighbors are lacking in ami.
ability. "-Chicago Record.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-16
Evervhodx Saws So.

Everybody Says So.
Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
of q. c. c. to-day; 10, %, so cents. Sold land
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
lOc, 25c. II C. C. C fail, druggists refund money.
Educate Your bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
1Oc, 25c. II c. c. c. fail, druggists refund money.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-16
Never Tested Him.

"He's fine young man." remarked
Colonel Stillwell, "a very fine young
man..
"But isn't he disposed to be rather
shy?" inquired the girl to whom he was
talking.
"As to that, rely couldn't say. 1
nevah had the pleasure of playing poker
with him. louisville Courier-Jour-
nal
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Philadelphia, Wilmington Z Baltimore Railroad
DELAWARE DIVISION.

On and after May Il, 1897, trains will leave
as follows:
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The mystery of woman
hood is full of deep
unanswerable enigmas.
Why should women be
compelled to suffer SIM
ply because they are wo-
meu7 Whv is II that the
Smyrna times., 1897-06-16

| TRAINS LEAVE DELAWARE AVE DEPOT
WILMINGTON, EAST BOUND.
a5EXPRRES pDA1NS
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
Epworth League.

The Epworlh League met at the Methodist church, Tuesday night. The lesson was read and commented on by Joei E. Wynne.
 After the devotional exercises, the next matter of business was the semi annual election of officers, which re- suited as follows:
 President, Thos. " McClendon; lst vice president, Joel + Wynne; 2nd vice president, Miss Maggie Eldridge; 3rd vice president, Miss Hattie Nose ley: secretary, Mrs J. II. DunaVant; treasurer, E. II. Jacksou; librarian. Miss Mary Lancaster; organist, Miss Johnie iIorney.
 There will be literary meeting un- der the auspices of the league, Tues day night. July 27, at which time the peAly elected officers will be inducted into office.
 The meeting next Tuesday night viii be led by the president, T ". McC.en- don.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
Heartily Thanked.

Whereas, we, the teachers of St. Francis county. have, during tue month Of this County Normal. received lasting benefit from lhe work; and.
 Whereas, the conductor. Prof. J. ". kuykeudan, has. by his excellent methods of instructions, his uniform courtesy and kindness. rendered the session altogether enjoyable as well as profitable: and,
 Whereas. these results have and do tend to increase the efficiency of the Normal and The WoIk of the teachers. therefore, te it.
 RESOLVED. That we extend to Prof kuykeudalI our thanks fo- the spler- did service, and express Co him our ap. preclation of his kind and geut!emanly bearing at all times.
 Resolved, further; that we extend tc Principal J. 5. Williams. of the Crow. Icy Ridge Institute, eur thanks for his constant and valuable work in our be. half.
 Resolved, further; that we thank Prof. J. B. Sanders for the interest and aid in the work; that a copy of these resolutions be furnished the city papers and publication requested; that a copy be mailed to the State Suptermtendent of Public Instruction. and that copy be furnished to Prof Kuykendall. ERNEST FITZPATRICK, MAUD SHORE. LOLLIE DAVIS, July 10, 1897. Committee.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
St. Francis Board Sells Land,

Thursday q deal was closed by which the St. Francis Levee Board disposed of virtually all of the land that it owned in St. Francis coun- ty. The members of the board are highly gratlfied with the sale, not only on account of the amount of ready cash that it brings into the treasury at a time when 1t is need. ed, but also on account of the fact that tho taxes upon the land will materially increase the annual rev. enues of the board. The deal was made through Francis J. Peter to A. N. Orr, a wealthy farmer from Mount Carmel, Ills. Mr. Orr has been figuring upon the deal for some time, and 1t is understood that after getting the timber off of the land, he will hold it until the completion ot the leVee system to a point that will protect the land from overflow, and then put itupon the market. The deal included all of the land thatthe levee board got originally from the State, but not that which. has recently passed into it's hands from failure to pay the current taxes. The various tracts made a total of some 10000 acres, and Mr. Orr is said to have paid 2L25 per acre for it. During the time that the land was in the hands of the board it, of course, got no taxes from it. but in the future it will bring $500 annually into the coffers. as all of the land in the district IS taxed 1 cents per acre for levee purposes.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
Old People.

o'd people who require medicine tc regulate the bowels and Kidneys will lno the true remedy in Electric Bit .efs' This medicine does not stimu- iate and contains no whiskey nor other 1u'oAlcant, but acts as tonic and a!- 'elallYe. 1t acts mildly on the stom- 'ch and bowels, adding strength and s"lhg tone to the organs, thereby aid .'s nature in the performance of the iuhctions. Electric Bitters is an ex- fe"eh' appetizer aud aids digestion. oto o people find it just exactly what '"ty need. Price fifty cents and Sl.00 Pe' bottle at J. II. Tipton's drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
Well, Let Him.

Clarendon. July l4-lSpecial. l-lIo- mer Folbre, of Forrest City, has chal- lenged John T. Orr, of this place for a fiye-mile bicycle race. Orr won the mile race at Brinkley Jaly agaIus. TIalsey, of. IIunler. who fell uncou scions from his wheel during the race.
 The wheelmen Of Clarendon have just completed one-third mile race track half mile from town, and are organizing several races. II is likely that Orr will accept tae challenge of F0lbre.- Cemmertial-Appeal
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
Teachers Association,

He St. Francis County Teachers -Ass'elation recently organized here, ~iii VII hold it's first session at Crowley AaTe Institute. August 2S, 1897, al @iAcA time and place a full attendance s greatly desired and the public cor u'a''y invited. The following is the
 PROCLAIM:
 2a'4o. Opening exercises.
 Gl7.l0. Classification and program Iis' Alice Matthews and J. A, Gatten; dScussion.
 n " .0.oo. County supervision-H. l.. psin's aad W. J. Caldwell. ,,. lV.5o-ll Examination and license ", II. Paslay and J NJ Lcvejoy. ll-l3 Course of study for rural @ao'ls-l. R. McCrary. Discussion.
 l-:ao. Uniformity of text books > II B'alock.
 i-'a0 |. Pedagocy-Mi5s I4nla Davis.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
Proceedings of the Epworth League

The EpworIh Leagua held their regular business meeting Tues lty evening July 13, 1s91, al which the lection of officers for the. ensuing six moai 1s was held. The meeting was opsued by Joel F. Wynne reading the tv su .ieih chapter of Acts followed with Ira ger by Bro. Jer. uiEan.
 The secretary, Miss Jopie Ilorney. be- ins absent. the president appointed E. II. Jackson to act.
 The following officers we,e elected:
 President, T. W. McClendon.
 On motion Of F L JaeSson, the cleo ton WAS made unauimous.
 First yice-president, Joel E. Wynne.
 On motion of Bro. Jernigan the election Of Mir. Wynue wa, made unanimous.
 Second yice-president. Miss Maggie Eldridge
 Third vice president, Miss Matte Nose Icy.
 A motion by Bro Jernigau. seconded by Miss Matte Moseey. to abolish the  office of fourth vee-president, was carried Secretary, Mrs. ]. II. Duuavant.
 A motion by Bro. Jernigan. seconded by Miss Mary Lancaster. to abolish the office of assistant secretary was carried.
 Treasurer, [. II. Jackson.
 On motion of Bro Jerngan the election E. II. Jackson was made unanimous.
 Librarian, Miss Mary Lancaster.
 motion by Miss Matte Moseey, sec offded by Bro. Jernigan, to elect the or ganist and assistant by exclamation, was carried
 The name of Miss Johnie Horney was put i'll nomination as organist and Mrs. J. Il. Dunayant as assistant organist; both were unanimously elected. There being no further business the meeting adjourned with prayer by Mr. McClend0n. F.. II. JACKSON,
 Secretary pro tem.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
Notice.

To the People of St. Francis County:
 I have assumed the responsibility of the Ferry Boat at Madison, Ark, at the following prices:
 Wagon and Team. round trip ..25cts Horse and Buggy, round trip. 25cts Man and Horse, round trip ... 20cts Footman, round p............. 10cts
 Arrangements made at landing for log wagons, teams and loose cattle.
 Ton can cross day or night, except in a cyclone or storm.
 Yours truly. PETER CONVECTION. Madison. Ark, July ,, 1897.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
Atlanta, Ga.
St. Francis Levee.
The Board Attorney Active in Push
 Ing the Case.

Hon. R. J. Williams. attorney for the St. Francis Levee Board. returned from Osceola Friday. He attended the meeting of the board at West Mem phs last week. and went from there to Osceold to look after the leyee board s interest in the Chancery Court Of Judge E. D. Robertson. In the mat, ter of various landed sYndicates and others who have failed to pay their lsyee taxes, and whom the late Supreme Court decision went against, Judge Robertson adjourned the court til the 26th of August ill order to conform to the mandates of tue higher court in makihg his prospective decree.
 Circuit Court met at Marion, Grit. tellden county, Monday, and Attorney Williams has been requested by the attorneys of the land owners not to urge decree against the delinquents, as it was their disposition to settle without further expense. Attorney Williams stated that 1t was the inten- lion of the board to at once advertise for bids on levee work, and that as much work would be let out as the con dltlonS of the contracts could control. He also stated that the levee built would be effective, and no llimsy work 10 be overt0pped or broken by the Hoods There are some 400, GOO acres oI delinquent land in tue district: Of this the Memphis Land and Timber Company owns lS6,000 acres, and the Chattields 50,000 acres.
 The total arrears with the board is some S6O GOO. This collection will be great help to the board, and the de- c'sion of the case, by which they will lail heir to the amount, meets with the hearty approval of all fair minded peo- pIe, as 5O per cent. of the actual set tlers of the district have paid their !eYee lax promptly,
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
A Free Library.

The Cotton Belt Route has issued a Se- ries of handsome illustrated pamphlets describing the wonderful resources of Arkansas and Texas. They are entitled Texas" "lIomes in the Southwest, " Truth about Arkansas" "GlmpSes of Southeast Missouri, Arkansas and North west Louisiana" and Lands for Sale along the Cotton Belt Route" These lit tie books will tell you all there Is to tell about the Great Southwest and will be a great help to you in choosing a good place 10 locate. If you want any. or all of them free. write to any agent of The Cotton Belt Route (the comfortable route to TeXaS), or to E w. LABEAUME, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, St. Louis, Mo.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
Notice.

We. as }'irectugs uf Scbool District NO. l6, m riggs township. Sl. francts county AtetnsHs. wiii on the I4th dae ot Angus lo97 oilrt and seli g0 thA highest ;d best bidder. on three months -. with approved SC .uritv. one sehoc uusr kuoWu as tue \ id-uer -cho0l ii,us". wircii is lncsted near ] IL. Pinks' i,s pmep. We sell un sife 70 possession nt lsud nn which the house now stancs. The house only sells
 lNs NCCUTCuEN.
 c. ] HALL
 ". r. IlUGUYs
 Directors.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
listen.

Thousands or young and old people drag through 8 miserable existence, not knowing what ails tien. when they are only run down and need something to as- ast nature 10 perform is functions. For sl,is Browns Iron Tonic stands preemi- nently at the head of all remedies. fry t and you will be convinced. J. II. Tipton
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16

. + esa i
 The petition of Henry Thompson to transfer his children and school tax from District No. IS to District No. S7. was granted.
 Petition Of s. ". Noryell to transfer same from District No. i to D strict No. 6, was granted.
 In the matter of changing lines and distributing funds of Districts l6. 87 and 3S, the ine was so changed as to give each district six miles of the L. t. < NJ. Ry. and the taxes equally di- yided.
 The report of Clerk Mallory of col iections on account of writs, executions. marriage license, and instruments re- corded, in the aggregate S8f.35, for second quarter, was approved.
 The report of W. E. Williams. col- lector, on sale of l6th Section lands, recently advertised, was examined and approved. trhe land was purchased by E. A. Rolfe)
 The settlement of County Treasurer Q. [. IIambletou, showing the total revenue of St. Francis county received by him during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1897, and the balances on hand, as follows:
 school Fund.-. ........-.. .sll ,o25 4i Into tg.,, Kp Interest on Wilson Judgment ...... 30 35 Court House Fund.-. .............. 1000 G
 In the Aggregate .............$ $l6.993 5
 On the same day was presented thirty County Bonds Interest Coupons eaoa for the sum of S60, and numbered 8, ,' amounting in the aggregate to SlS00, paid on the 1st, inst, which, to- gether with the SIP ,6o3 58 in County Warrants, ana the $16, 753 31 in SelooI Warrants cancelled by the court or June s, 1897, and S643 .95 School War. rants paid by treasurer since that date and now in his hands not cancelled make full and complete settlement oi ali the funds he has received during said fiscal year, and the same being found correct, was. in all things, ap, proved.
 The architect who is to furnish the plans and specifications for the new court house has asked for furthur time in which to complete same, and will bG ready to submit them Monday.
 The court was again III session Mon. day, and in the matter of the resigna tion of J. A. Winford, as a director ir School District No. 8, J z. Neel wa. appointed to fill the unexpired term.
 Also the resignation of G l.. Reed a: director in District No. 1, was tend cred and accepted, and should there bt no election to fill the vacancy within fifteen days the court will appoint hi: successor, as required by law.
 The road petition of J. A Satterfeld mention of which was made last week and which was hotly contested by Me Laren, tt als., was not granted, anC the road remains as heretofore.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
Rllcl.Ien,s Arnlca saI.e.

The best salve in the world for Cuts. Bruises. sores,> Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever Sores. Tetter. Chapped Hands. Cbjiblains. C0lns. and all Skin Erup- lions. and positively cutes Piles. or no nav required. It is guaranteed to aiye pTTect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 35 cents per box. For sale by John II. Tiplon, druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
Pubic Not,cs

Fdpi o NotC&- G FAILED roposals for fhe cnnst~,t~ffnn af ND ievce 7 fectiHps of about lnn ofe cube wards ltott present Suuthcru ttrtnihas aE Pecan tQi. t, NFkNusts. co the vic. itt Dt Memphis. ll he reupiYed at fhts oH4re west Men bis ArkHHsas. until noon. rhs @ird day oi August. iW. For iafortuation blank form and specifications apfsl, ti fl sui- phis office hiet Engineer. No. 70 southern Express b ding, Memphis. Tenn.
 July f2, s
 i3t6 JOHN B. DRIVER,
 Pi ideni Sf frsfic.s Levef Boara Attest: l. III k. McVElGu. seerct8r,.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
Lost

By fle long heated summer months one will lose their energy and appeiiie. and # they will try 0ue bottle of Browns Iron Tonic they will soon recover their lost strength and apnsElle. j II. lip tOu.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
Strayed or Stolen.

One dark bay or brown horse mule, about l5 hands high, 9 or 10 years old A liberal reward will be paid for re- turn to J. II. Tipton, Forrest City, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
Look Out

'n' n. eh7ap so-called iron Bitters or Tonics. i,..' are only to deceive; but get Brown $ gb'l tome, the only True lroH Tonic. so.' mas cured thousands and will cure s'a' J. Il Tipton.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16

To Cure Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails Co cure. ? cents.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-16
Mothers Friend

Is the best help you can use at this time. Ii is a liniment, and when regularly ap- plied several months before baby comes, # makes the advent easy and nearly pain less. t relieves and prevents morning sickness. relaxes the overstrained mus eles. relieves the distended feeling, short ens labor, makes recovery rapid and cer- tain without any dangerous effects. Mothers Friend is good for only one purpose, viz: to relieve motherhood of danger and pain.
 sl dollar per bottle at all drug stores, or sent bv mail on receipt of price.
 FREE BOOKS, containing valuable informa. tian for women, will be sent to any address upon application to
 TH8 BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO.,,
 Atlanta Ga.