The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-06-04
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covered from severe attack of pneu-
mon'a and we are pleased to greet him
on this side of the river ouce more.
The divine service and kindergarten
exercises given at the residence of O.
u. Rollwage, on Tuesday night. was
well attended and very interesting.
The sum of 50 80 was realized from the
meeting. which amount will be ex-
pended for literature for the use of the
society.
Meal 25c. per bushel at A. Meyer &
Co. IS. ~
There is some grounds for discon.
tinuing the free ferry at the Cut Off on
st. Francis river, The placing of ferry
boats at the mouth of Is mile bayou
and at Burnt Cane, reduces the mileage
10 THIS section of the country, hence the
condition.
Now while all farm work Is pretty
well up with. the road overseers should
take advantage of same and put the
road machine TO work wherever it is
possible. The machine is by far too
valuable piece of machinery to lie
idle.
A stitch in time saves nine insure
your houses and furniture. See Il. j :.
lizard.
The pastor of the Baptist church is
to preach next SUNDAY morning on
The Great Pass Word" Every body
IS invited TO come, and especially I'LL
Masons, as it will deal with some
things especially interesting to them.
The first exhibition of the laws of
reciprocity existing between China and
Darkest Africa was exercised in the
city Saturday afternoon. Sing Lee. IL
African, were joined in matrimony by
Squire Nelson. -
Pencils at the Newsstand with which
you can write any color you wish, five
cents each. >
Deputy Sheriff Frank Sherman went
over TO Widener Tuesday and bagged
Sidney Smith and Jim Jones, two col
ored dignitaries. They were charged
with assaulting each other with intent
to commit bodily harm. Squire Raj
ford turned on the pressure To the
amount of 81 90 and cost. after which
the combatants went their way.
Russell. Graham e Co., make Il spe
cialty of Wagon Materials. a full stock
of Spokes, Felloes and Blacksmith IS
Irons always on hand, at the very low
est figures. They will duplicate Mem
phls prices.
"A gentleman, with some knowledge
OF civil engineering, suggests that the
court house site be terraced instead of
graded. TO say nothing of its beauty
1t would better protect from washing
and check the rush of waters incident
to slope. Three terraces would be
sufficient. and trees, shrubbery and
flowers planted on each would make it
very attractive.
After the shower Tuesday night the
clouds rolled by "Wednesday morning
and the san burst forth adding bright
ness and joy TO everything that came
under its beneficient rays. The sun
shine crept into the home of Capt. and
Mrs. w. II. Mcdaniel. and grandpa
Capt. is the happiest man in st. Fran
els county. It's boy, and its parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Sid Trap, are core
spondiDgly happy"
John Bryant. the coon who was ar
rested by Marshal Wolff Sunday for
| carrying ii pistol, was turned over to
Street Commissioner McLendon fol-
the purpose of liquidating the fine and
cost against him. McLendou put him
| TO work on the street-whie the Slip
perry John put his wits to work planning
an escape. The opportunity soon came
and pistol toter. John, burnt the wind
He was partially paralyzed and the Of
iicers say the city is the gamer by his
| departure.
j. d. Baugh took flying trip to his
ranch and plantation in the bottom
Monday. He returned evidently
much pleased with what he SAW in
that great land of promise. He says
there is scarcely any visible signs OF
the late overflow and that crops are
way ahead OF anything in the uplands,
and that farmers are well up with their
work and all getting ready to vote for
the levee bond issue at the proper time
| Protection is the watch word for the
| bottom country.
In medicine the best is only good
enough. The best gives the quickest
and longest relief without leaving any
evil alter-effects. Dir. Bells Pepper
mint Chill Tonic is mild. 1t does not
rack your bones and shock yonr
nerves. Take it and see the results
chills and malaria disappear AS snow
before the sunshine of spring. The
after-effects are sound bone, rich. red
blood, good flesh and no more chills.
For sale by ID. &. Webb, druggists.
Friday night body of young men
Of the city entertained number of the
matrons and young ladies OF the city
at cards at Forrest City hotel. Flow,
ers, cream, cake and sherbert were
features of the occasion. The enter
tainment WAS mark of appreciation
in return for the many kindnesses aud
considerations the ladies have bestowed
upon the gentlemen participants
Mesdames Stone. Turley, Nichols
Merwin and Robson acted as recep-
ton committee.