The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

last year were less than this nun.b r oy several hundred baies. and likewise the year before. and the season is uot yet half over The receipts may 20 10 10000 or l2 900 bales.
 While you're thinking ahout it. dou't forget that J. T. Brady mol only has the prei tlest stock of Christmas Gn,,shs ID town, but remember also that h. carries a large line of Stap,e Conds which are likewise suitable for Xmas Gifts. Engraving is free on all go,,,s purchased of him, and he gives speci Il attention to repairing Watches, Clocks. ind Jewelry.
 It IS feared that severe weather wi ] retard the work on the new court hnuS.. 70 such an extent that the contractor VIII be unable 10 complete it by March 1st. rms will be great disapppiut- inent to many, ourselves included. should 1t prove true, because all have set their hearts, upon attending the March term of the Circuit court in the new temple.
 c. Barrow X Co.,. ia the style oi the lrm which has opeued general tock Tn the opera house block. on dor west of the post office. T. w. Parr w IS the genial manager and VI be ,s- sisted by his uncle, W ltsr. The stock IS composed of Dry md press Goods, Ladies and Gents Ful nj lings. boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Clot...og and staple and Fancy Groceries. A corui,l invitation IS extended the public to iu- spect the stock aud prices.
 It is the aim of modern medical science to prepare medicine as palata- De as possible without diminishing t curative power. PIickly Ash Bitttrs IS an example of complete success in this direction. It is not drastic as the name might suggest, it is mild and pleasant, and has an agreeable flavor. besides which, 1t Is a successful kidney tonic, liver regulator, and bowel cleanser. As a cure for the diseases that attack the kidneys it's superior has not yet been devised. Sold by |. Il Dunayant tI Go.
 b NJ. Wilson and family, and Mrs. \. E. Sweet and family, texcepiing Gus. who is employed al J w. Beck aS Co. s store) departed for Texas Mon. day night. and will make that 'Stata of Magnificent Distances their future nome. They leave many warm friends behind who wish them, as does THE lIMEs, health, wealth, and prosperity. pleasant and profitable associations. and that they may return at some tim. to see their friends here and again per ambulate this land of milk and honey.
 Squire T. w. Yeizley was in town Saturday, and was pleasant caller at thls office. The squire is the load oyerseer in his district and was seek Ing the whereabouts of the road machine. Judge Cowan informed hin, and ourselves that it was then at nr near Wheatley. We are glad to knaw that the machine is in demand .y iis use much labor can be saved. afd much better roads made. Every ov.r- seer Tn the county should have his turn at It. and keep it in active ser vice. TIE TIMES would appreciate information occasionally as to what is being done with it.
 NJ V. Hancock formerly of this city. recently of the Illinois Central fierce otr obliging and courteous conductors. WAS Tn the city few days the first of the week on business and visiting relatives and friends He gave us pleasant call Tuesday, and in the course of hls remarks we learned that he has con cluded to occupy the Hancock building himself next year. and therefore bis offer to rent is withdrawn. Mir ifan- cock will open a first-cass saloon in the building, and later on, will hrlg his famiiy here to reside. TIE I IMrS, welcomes him to the city, and bespe;lks for him a liberal share of ttIe patrun- age
 MT. and Mrs. Harlan, of Chicago who had teen in the city since Decem- Der lst for the purpose of organ zing d library association. departed for other fields Monday. having secured some forty subscribers to thelr enterprise. and delivered a 200 volume library to k. l.. Vadakin. as librarian. Al n meeting of the memberships at th- Newsstand Monday afternoon. Mrs. T. C. Merwin was elected president and k. l.. Vadakin secretary and libra rian. The rules which are printed on the back of each certificate of mcm bership. for the government of such associations. were adnpted.tand vii be strictly enforced. The library IS To- cated at the Newsstand.
 Rev. Jas. Noble, rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd. filled his regi- lar appointment at this place last sun day, and delivered two of his charae terislicaIly splendid sermons. All whh have heard Rev Noble. speak Of him and his work in highest terms If praise He is undoubtedly an able, cupscipn- tious and earnest Christian gentleman and it is a matter of much regret to the members of that church and the public to learn he has tenderedhls, resignation of the work in Easte.n Arkansas. to take effect December 3iss. giving as his reason that Mrs. Noble does not enjoy good health in these parts. TIE TIMES is indeed sorry to lose him, because it believes he was capable and willing to do much go .l here, and would have done so. had ne remained longer. The Episcnp,I church should procure minister l. reside here and give his whole time to this vineyard.