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The Oil Mill after long sea- son of inactivity on account of the extensive repairs, fires mp to-day and starts one of the largest sea- sons work of it's existance. The new smoke stack, 40 inches in di- ameter, reaches into the heavens about 130 feet from the ground. From it's lofty top, it is claimed by the workmen that Forest City can be easily seen. Bart Hailman had about arranged with Prof. Jumpoff to make one of his cele- brated flying leaps from the top of the stack on yesterday after noon and give trapeze perform ance in mid-air with several of Bart's agricultural man monkeys but Prof. Jnmpof was suffering from an acute attack of plura- ba- go0nis, and hls co-worker, Prof. Gander had to take his place. The flying leap was made amid the shout and applause of the thousands in.attendance and Bart's man monkeys were at their best. The interesting performance CD will likely be repeated sometime in the Fall.
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Change in Train Service.

On Sunday the Cotton Belt again began running trains No. l (noon south) and 4 (afternoon north) which were taken off some time since on account of the quar- entine. Instead of leaving and rnnning into Memphis (via Fair Oaks) the trans are thro' from and to Cairo thns giving us a double daily service to St. Louis via that popular road. This change is hailed with delight by all travellers and will undoubtedly grow in public favor and Icatch abont all of the St. Louis passen- ger traffic from this entire section, which has heretofore enerally gono via the Iron Mountain. You can now step into the sleeper here in the afternoon at 3 :37 and ar rive in St. Louis at z o'clock next morning, thus avoiding a long dreary all day ride and three or four car changes as you have heretofore been experiencing. Every move made by the c. B. people is to improve their spIen- did service and this IS one of the best moves they have made for months.
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FROM MONROE STATION
Summer is not gone yet.

Summer IS not gone yet. The horse flies are so bad the stock can hardly live for them.
 J. P. Smith happened to the
 misfortune of losing his pea hay last week. He had it cut and there came day and nights rain on it.
 Our new Gin will be ready to .Whiz" in d few days. Every thing is new with good elevator. Will be able to gin 12 or 15 bales per day when it starts. We very much regret to report the death of little Ethel Morris daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. w. Morris, which sad event occurred on the 2Oth. inst. The bereaved
 relatives have our profound sym pathy.
 Bro. Ned, the question you ech- oed about the iron bedstead was answered last week by Guy. We think your article against liquor license was inst splendid. We generally vote against license, but still there is another side to the question. So long as Phillips Co. or other adjoining counties vote for license the "sots" will have the liquor. They will send to Helena and get the whiskey.
 Philips county gets the revenue and we get the desolation and dis order. Besides there is the blind tiger man we have to deal with. He pays no license but sells his miserable bust head stuff in yio- lation of the laws of the state, and Monroe county is put to an enor- nous expense to convict him,
 which is hardly ever done, and if perchance he is convicted ne buys county scrip at 40 or 50 cts. on the dollar and pays his fine and goes 
 on with his business just the same When the liqnor traffic is removed from the state then prohibition will prohibit.
 Sister Marguerette's letter was short last week as well as that of BILL.
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NEWS FROM KEyILE.


 Samuel Thompson is very sick.
 Fred Deacon went fo Clarendon Monday.
 T. J. Wyatt has resumed stave making.
 Miss Lucie Hurst has been sick this week.
 James Davis visited his old home Saturday.
 Dry weather makes the farmer glad and augments the grin on the ginners face.
 Little Etta, daughter of J. H. Morgan died last Friday and was buried Sunday.
 R C. Anderson is running the engine at the gin on account of the illness of MT. Crow.
 Joseph Davis paid his dear old mama visit Saturday, but dear old mama wasn't in it on Sunday
 Dr. Bronte had an attack of congestion Monday. If the Doc tors get sick what is going to be- come of "Poor white folks and negroes.
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Attention is called to the com ing to Brinkley of A. K. Hawkes., the celebrated optician of Atlanta, Ga., whose ad appears in this pap CT. His headquarters will be at the Drug Store Of Dr. V. E. Stump ter who has a large stock of the Hawkes. eye glasses and is the ex- elusive agent in Brinkley. If your eyes need attention now Is the time to have them fitted with the finest glasses.
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BLACK ANKLE NOTES.


 Mrs. J. P. Hunter is chilling. Cotton picking IS on in earnest. Little Etta Sawyer is ill at this writing.
 Mrs. Jim Davis is sick at this writing
 Bob, why did you take back seat Sunday nighti
 $. D. Sawyer IS up from a sev- eral days attack of malaria.
 H. N. Daniels is preparing to move on his upper farm.
 Mrs. G. w. Hallums was the gueat of Mrs. s. D. Sawyer Mon day.
 Married; Mr. John Mallory to Miss Ida Hopkins, Rev. s. D. Sawyer officiating.
 Mrs. F. M. Sawyer has been se- riously i'll for q few days past with bronchial trouble.
 J. +. Pain and J. B. Turrentine Blackankle's two architects, art building q house for $. D. Sawyer I wouder who will be Black Ankles next dictator? This die tatorial chair should be filled by g man of good judgment, superior intellectual ability and informa It!on commensurate with the above Name him. FOUNDER.
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List of letters remaining in the post office at Brinkley, Ark. fo, the week ending Sept. 24 LADIES LIST.
 Ella Davis, Mary Allen, Fannie Alexander, Mrs M l. Anderson, Delle Willy, Ellen Brown, Bettie Engram, Candis Bankhead, Katie Thomas, Mattie Tatnm CD. K | Sorrels, Mrs Belle Weaver, Mrs M Mitchell, Pearl Morris, Mrs Lumpkins.
 GENTLEMANS' LIST.
 B Bank, Robert Brackon, Will Anderson, A T Day, Jams 2 Faxk, D F Bowers, W H Grenahaw, W IT Corley E1 Powers. M c Wilbar Sam Burts, Mm Kiddick, John Taylor, B | Delk, J w Wilson M R Thompson, Arthur Kaufman, Burt Kelly, Rev J Miller, Tommie Thornton, Sam Wilson, Rev Josep Reddy, N B Nave
 Parties calling for the above will please say advertised in the ARGUS and pay ono cent for the same.
 w. $. MCCULLOUGH,
 Postmaster
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Announcement.

Miss Tackaberry wishes to an- nounce to her prospective patrons that she will begin teaching on Monday Sept. the 5th.
 The Music Studo is located in the Public School building and III pupils desiring a morning hour for study should call early.
 Piano Lesson three lessons ench week per month $4.00.
 Vocal Lesson three lessons each week per month $500.
 Glass in Sight Reading three lessons each week per month $1 .OO.
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ARGUS Correspondents.

We have decided to offer q twenty Dollar Odell Type Writer as premium to .the correspon dent who secures the greatest number of points, between Feb. l and Dec. % '9S, according to the following;
 Now, as to the manner of con- ducting the contest: Every com munication sent in for publication will count 4 points; every new yearly subscriber sent in will count 8 points every new subscri- Der for six months will count 4 points, and every new subscriber for three months will count 2 points. At the end of the, year the correspondent having tho greatest number of points will b6 awarded the prize The points for new subscribers is offer6d 70 that the correspondent who enters |the contest late will have an op- p0rtunity to 'catch up'' with the others.
 The ARGUS desires c0rr0sp0n- dent at all post-offices in Monroe and surrounding counties where we are not already represented. We furnish the paper free, also stamps and envelopes, so that the correspondent is out absolutely nothing except little time once each week. If you are not already a correspondent and desire to become such, let us know at once so that we can furnish you with stationery and stamps.
 The following rules will govern the contest:
 No correspondent will be all lowed to write more than one let ter each week, except in cases of important happenings occurring soon after the regular letter has been mailed. Then it may be supplemented with another report and two letters will be credited.
 No letter will be credited if not received ill time for publication the week it is written, unless we have evidence to show that it was delayed while enroute.
 
 No subscription will be counted unless accompanied by the cash.
 A true record of the work of each correspondent will be kept by us and all the result published from time to time. Every cores pondent is urgently requested to also keep a record of his own work so as to compare with the published reports.
 The contest begins the first week in February and will close Thurs day, December %, 1898.
 Our object in inaugurating this contest is to induce correspon- dents to write every week even if the letters are short. We want to publish news while it is news.
 We will be pleased to furnish any information concerning the matter.
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THE ARGUS
 HAS

More Bona fide subecri- bers than all other Monroe county papers combined. The news and reading the people want.
 Pages that are clean and clear of objectionable ads. This, the largest paper ever published in Monroe county.
 The confidence of the people.
 The finest corps of cores pondents in the state.
 The place to plant your ads, if you want to reach the people.
 nrvrO v~v
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A Clever Trick.

It certainly looks like it, but there is really no trick about it. Anybody can try it who has 1.anne Back and weak Kidneys, MaiaIin or nervous troubles. We maan e
 can cure himself right away by
 taking Electric Bitters. This mcf(- X icine tones up the whole aycte,. acts as stimulant to tho Li4or and Kidneys, is blood puriier and nerve tonic. It cures Consti- patton, Headache, Faintinf: Spells. Sleeplessness and Melancholy. e lis purely vegetable, q mild laxIa- tive, and restores the syatem to IF
 natural vigor. Try Electric TIT. |ters and be convinced thof TIT are miracle worker. Every hof, tile guaranteed. Only soc. . bo1tlo lat 2. H. Pasley's Drug Store.
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iRIlkLF FY
 HAS
r 5000 Inhabitants.

Ter 5000 Inhabitants.
 Four competing lines ol ailroadsmore than any her city or town in Ark asas.
 A large Cotton Oil mill .ilroad machine shops, cal orks and big lumber mills ice factory, two stave actories, a tannery, gins, tnd otherminor industries. Beautiful streets lighted " Arc Electric lights.
 "A Fine new Public achool building.
 More good people to the square inch than any other city of the same size on earth.
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THE PULL.
CHURCH NOTES.

ST. LUKES EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Services every Sunday morning at II o'clock and Sunday aehool at ten o'clock. Regular services by the Rector, Rev. E. J. P. Wil- Hams, every 3rd Sunday morning and evening.
 B. J. P. Williams,
 Pastor.
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seed which is seed from winch ev- cry imperfect and faulty grain has deeu removed and is only the grain in its perfect state. This can be secured in either the Red May or bearded at from $l.20 to $1 80 par bushel. As to the build ing of a Touring mill in case the farmers plant the wheat, would simply say that there at least four or five people who will only be too glad to put in latest improved four making machinery if they assure them that the wheat will be planted. Let the farmers get together and agree to plant the wheat.
 Pea Ridge, Sept. 26, 1898. Editor ARGUS,
 Dear Sir:
 We notice you have a Farmers Column (which is right, as everybody is interest ed in the farmers business) so wish to asK you to give us quota tion of wheat, and please find out the best varity for fall planting. We farmers have decided to raise more 75 cts. wheat and less 4 cent cotton.
 Respect.
 Wheat Grower
 Cotton Plant. Sept. 27, 1898 Editor AR1Us:
 We colOred farm CTS are thinking of planting some wheat this fall. Can you tell us where we can get seed to plant7 Do you think anyone i'll Brink ley would put up mill if we should raise enough to justify?
 Respect.
 Colored Farmer. fv<>,r,r,~~>v r,r,rt,,Y v.r,y .N,p prrrr, mo
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If your child has thln, pule cheeks, uncertain appetite ard nurestful sleep. 1t has worms, and curing with strong medicines ouly makes conditions worse, by irri- t;lting it's de!ic s,e stomach. W Whitc' $ Cream Vermifuge is mild but cer- tain in effect. mud is q superior tonic as well ;ss Il positive worm destroyer. At Dr. W. E Suinp- ter's.
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LADIES SPECIAL: BeantifY your homes with pretty picfn1rc handsomely framed. Boonti< <ul frames for only . few cents. Heo the ad of Ladavese Frame co. < Memphls, in another co)umu. They want q good agent ii Rrynks Icy. S' N
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Helena Compress Company
 Helena, All

Helena, Ark, Aug. 30, 1898. To the patrons of the Helena
 Compress Company:
 As you have doubtless seen through the public prints we have caused our attorneys to ascertain if possible, what effect the pres ent Stamp Act imposing tax of twenty-five cents upon each ware house certificate as provided Tn said net would have upon the present methods of doing business ili Helena. The answer of the Commissioner, which was pub. llshed, left the matter to be de. cided upon the facts of each par. tlcular case as it arose. In order to avold all questions and leave the shipper and handler of cotton free from any doubt upon this point, we have decided that this Compress Company will pay all taxes imposed by said act upon cotton received by it. Our pat- lons can therefore ship their cot ton as heretofore to us with tlle full assurance that no burdens arising under said Act will be inn posed upon them.
 We Mell grateful for the pat. rOnage heretofore bestowed upon us and can assure you that your business will be handled with the same careful attention as hereto fore. We have increased our slled room, platforms and com. press capacity and are now pre- pared to handle . crop equal to that of 1897 -98 with ease.
 Very respectfully,
 Helena Compress Co.,,
 By Leon Berton, Pres. s Mgr.
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METHODIST.

lst Sunday, filled by Rev. T H. Howard.
 End and 4th Sundays by the Pastor, Rev. Graham.
 3rd filled by Rev. T. J. Brickell.
 Regular servlces of Sunday School and Epworth League Sun- day at usual hours. Come.
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BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALINE,
 THE BEST SALINE in the

world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rhenm, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Clli!b- lains, Corns, and all Skin Erup- itions, aud positively cures Piles. or no pay required. It is guaran- teed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price p ce ts per box. FOR SALE BY (. II Paslay.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-09-29

If you lnve n watch out of re- pair which you have given up all hopes of getting repaired, take 1t to N. Hnrris, the new jeweler, next door to Leopold's barber shop. He chnrges you nothing if lie does not fix il.
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The Argus New Quarters.

IIt ATINS 1NOW Y tttC1 UC1Os
 he ARGUs is now costly locat-
 in the Shoechaft brick next or north of the post office, and Il be glad to have it's friends, lntha gentlemen and ladies, drop and pay q visit and subscrip- ,n too, if you feel like it.
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A Liberal Reward.

1 wilspay lib eral reward for any information le ading to the recov- cry of one double case, gold filled watch, with initials J. w. B. on inside case. Was stolen from school room near Holly Grove.
 Address,
 J. w. Brooks, Brinkley, Ark.
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4&EpIUvOO 1AtOI Hol ouAutuOI q WdJ
 Those two bright little mon Masters Emmett Stuart and Gar land LaBelle are entertaining their little friends, from two to five o'clock this afternoon.at the home |of the latter.
 DIED Mrs. Mat Smith died on Tuesday after a prolonged ill ness. The funeral yesterday aft ernoon at 5 o'clock was attended by many sorrowing friends. The deeea1etl leaves husband and several sass:!!i children to monrn her loss.
 v Our home boys have organized the Royal Minstrels and will give their first performance at the Opera House tonight for the bene- fit of the Catholic Church. The Royals are all royal young men and are to be commended for fur pishing our amusement loving people, entertainment. Patronize the HOME boys.
 Cemetery Commissioners Dow Whitson has had some warning cacds printed for the purpose of reminding the careless who visit the cemetery. Dow's wor6 in Identifying and keeping up the cemetery is purely patriotic as is all of hls public work, and the people of Brinkley are not alto gether lnappreciat,ve of his work. He is one of our noblest and best citizens and if we had more like him it is needless to say, Brinkley would prosper as never Deiofe.
 Attorney A. F. Maberry was over from his plantation Tuesday on business. It will be remem- bered that he was selected as Tenn porary Secretary of the Levee meeting on Sept. Srd. He will in a few days issue circular letter which he will send to every prop : crty owner who will likely take part or be represented at the next meeting to be held to effect per manent organization. His work has been thrust upon him and we trust that he will push the work even if it is not pleasent.
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RAPIISq

Ssrvi2es lst and 3rd Sundays 5 by Pastor, Rev. 5. E. Holloway.
 Sunday School eszzxy Sunday morning, \. Flora, 611It.
 Prayer meeting on Weanea nights. ss'
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CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN. Rev. H. D. Kennedy, Pastor. Sunday school at 9:45 A. M Preaching II o'clock a. m. and 7:3C o'clock p. m.
 Christian Endeavor Sunday afternoon ut 2;30. Come.
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I(sAIIlIIEI

Services in ii4c g.tholia c q !cslr| every sSnns n the year excep- the second Sunuay iu e.ch rs,ntifI
 by Father A. Demurger.
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Important Notice.

During the past four years we
 ve not made any systematic eff
 ts to collect the amounts due us
 subscription for thea Analls lpss
 lse of the short croj 2 ! mes; but change N ome upon inc people or the most part good all over the ountry, and we shall expect every ne to settle up this fall indeed shall insist upon it and to that i'd we expect to see every lnau Ii the country during the season, but how much better it would be if you will come and pay us or send the money to us; it would save us both time and money. Won't you .dosits we need it and need it bad ", and must have it.
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HUNTER HUMMINGS.

Joe Daws is on the sick list.
 Baby Cain has been quite sick
 for sometime. We hear it is i'm proving.
 o where is nTolma." We can't answer that question. Please an swer it for c.
 We feel just like we would have some important news to write a. bout next week.
 George Poster has just received a bicycle, and he won'tbe bothered with the colt any more soon. Miss Bessie Holder one of the charming girls of Zent was up visiting friends the first of the week.
 Cotton is not as good as was OK pected and yet the price, it seems, will go lower than it ever was before.
 MT. Ed. when and where will the State Fair be held? One of yOur readers is very anxious to know.
 Died, near Hunter Ark. Sept. 2lst. 1898 Dan. c. Breneman aged 18 yeafs three months and eight |,iays ewas born in Hrnning- rton Co. Indiana and came to this place with his mother and father three years ago. Now their homo is sad for the Angel of death has Iclaimed him as his own. To the lbereavsd Father. Mother, Brothers land Hister we extend our sympathy y l(The State Fsir will be held at James Park in Pine Bluff Oct. Is to 28. Ed.)
 c.
 LATER :-Married At the home of the brides father Sept. the 23d 1898, MT. Tip Sharp to Miss Mattie Young, J. K. High, J. F., officiat- ing. We wish the young couple a happy and prosperous life. Died; Near Hunter, Sept. 26th 1898, Bertie Lee Mans, aged l mo. and 27 days. She was laid to rest in the silent city of the dead as the sun was setting in the western horizon. Rev. Charlie F. Wilson conducted the funeral service. To the bereaved family, we extend onr sympathy, and we would say, weep not as though you had no hope. The little one is safe in the arms of Jesus.
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G. A. R. MEETING. Alvin P. Hovey Post. No. los, meets first Saturday ofs, each month. at Brickell's Hall.
 w. $, Mccullough, P. c. A. c. Crutchmer, Adg't.
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s ne< F q III < Der of bales received in Btinkley |and by whom bougnsrp to Sept. P Henry Wolf & Co.,, 15s J. M. & A. Flora, 11( ". V. Allen, 6 Bob Hooker, 1; I. Scholem & Co.,, -=--2 2C D. c. Harrington -1l Jno. Gazzcla t O.. F RafEer ' Ewan II
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Total 400
 Cotton is selling at 4 .75 cents today, seed are worth $6.00 a ton,
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Letter List.

List of letters remaining in the post office at Brinkley, Ark. for the week ending Sept. 24
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ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

City Clerk Tim Schultz is down sick,
 --Herry Goldman was in Cottor Plant today on business. Little Miss lone Sapp is visit. ing friends. and relatives in Clar endon.
 -J. M. Harrington of Helens is now located in Brinkley, buy. ing cotton.
 Hon. c. F. Greenlee is con fined to his bed with an attack of malaria but we hope for his early recovery.
 Mfrs. J. Wade Brown is again in Brinkley after having spent the summer at her old home in Tennessee.
 When you are in Brinkley hungry, the City ReJtaurant and Lunch Counter is the place to get what you Want.
 We are glad to hear of the improvement in health of Mrs. J. B. Kelly who has.been quite sick during the past few days.
 RoOMs FOR RENT. Nice office rooms in the Shoecraft brick block. Rent very reasonable Apply to Robt. Lanford.
 c. Peoples, one of our Lee county farmer friends, was in the city to-day selling cotton seed and trading with ARGUS advertisers,
 WANTED Fresh eggs, bntter, chickens and country produce, bought for highest market price by M. w. Olmsted, proprietor of Brinkley Honse. 9-1 If
 J. G. Mayer and good wife re- turned from St. Louis Sunday last aeoenanNniG1i mx1 1{lls TIT, Miss GIna raric. e aiss S~Ia.1 fo mn 6rs III looks mueh
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COTTON RECEIPTS AND PRICE TO-