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had painted portraits from life Of JEFF
/ ferson, Madison. Andrew Jackson,
Fanny Kemble, Mrs. Dolly Madison
and a vast number more. He painted
Queen Victoria in 1897 very shortly
after her accession to the throne, and
before her coronation, Tor the society
OF Sons OF st. George Of Philadelphia.
The young queens consent to sit for
an American artist was regarded as a
great condescension. Miss Sully was
Of nearly the same size and figure
as Victoria, though four years older
and to save the queen time and fatigue
she posed for the figure the queen
posing only for the head and shoulders.
But the details In these respects were
Miss Sully's. for she wore the roval
Jewels as well as the robes. II was
one OF Miss Sully's pleasures TO recall
the time when Victoria, who had never
then seen the coronation robes and
Jewels, came to the room in Bucking-
ham palace which had been made
throne-room for the occasion, In order
to see their effect When she came
in. she waved her hand 10 Miss Snlly
TO remain seated. but the American
girl as a mark of respect left the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-12

been seen in Washington since the
days when the reports came in of the
great victories during the civil war,
Oticial and unofficial Washington was
IN ferment and few of the employees
In any of the departments could main
tam their composure sufficiently to go
on with the routine work. The ex-
.cltement was contagious The sena-
tors and representatives mixed into
the crowds that gathered around the
navy headquarters aud gazed wistful-
ly at the mahogany doors of the nav
lgatlon bureau, behind which the ci-
pher experts, under lock aud key. were
slowly decipheriug the words that con-
Veyed Dewey's glorious messages to
the American people
\ roar of cheers from Theodore
hoosevelt's room gathered everybody
IN the vast building to the east wing
IN time to witness the departure of the
eastern contingent of mounted rifle
men Roosevelt had said goodbye TO
the boys before they started in the
afternoon for san Antonio and the
cheer was the means by which they
took their leave
A close study of Admiral Deweys
two cablegrams during the day only
Increased the wonder felt early in the
Gay by the naval experts at the ex-
traordinary results achieved by the ad-
nirai, almost without injury.
The reports that came before the
cutting of the cable were OF charac-
ter to indicate that Dewey was going
TO make quick and thorough work Of
the seizure Of Manila. but It was
feared that in so fierce an engagement
against the Spanish fleet combined
with the shore defenses the American
fleet must surely have sustained good
deal of damage and loss OF life and
other injuries. A few men. 1t is true.
were slightly wounded, but that Is fire.
.Guently the case when vessels indulge
in target practice. There are all sorts
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-12

! Of theories among the officials to &C
count for this, but in the absence OF
facts, 1t is hard to form a reasonable
hypothesis.
An older head and a man OF higher
grade, a strategist. thought Dewey had
taken the Spaniards unawares In every
respect He had run the batteries at
night, undiscovered. and at day break
was pouring broadside after broadslde
into the Spanish fleet. which was TAX
en- unawares, with nobody at quarters.
and most OF the crew asleep, generally
In state utterly unprepared TO resist
an attack. Probably the true explain
alton will not be forthcoming until
mail adyices are at hand.
Admiral Dewey cut the cable him
self, though he offers no explanation
for so doing. and it Is believed that
| his purpose was not only TO prevent
the Spanish governor general from
communication with his own govern
ment, but also TO prevent the foreign
consus at Manila from interfering
with his plans by cabling their gov
ernments lie made It impossible for
them to summon any war vessels TO
enforce the protest they were expected
to make against the siege OF Manila.
AS he left the navy department Sat
urday afternoon, Secretary Long said
In answer TO question that he had
nothing farther to communicate to
the public: he had given already all
the news that the McCulloch brought,
save triling details not of general in
terest and Of Importance only to the
department
If congress does not prematurely
act. as 1t did In the case of Worden
when he achieved his famous victory
over the Merrimac, Acting Admiral
Dewey Will become an actual admiral
in few days The law provides that
naval officers, who, upon the recon-
mendatiou Of the president, have re
ceiyed the thanks OF congress, may be
advanced one grade The president
will do this In Dewey's case which will
put 81 900 additional in his pocket and
Jump him over three commodores as
well as Acting Admiral Sampson
The navy department Saturday
bought another boat the big steam
yacht Dorothy, now at Camps yard
She VIII be sent 10 Join Admiral
Simpsons squadron.
At the embassies and legations Com
modOre Dewey reports were read
with great interest and served to re-
new the high tributes 81 the foreign
authorities 10 the gallant American
commander The remarkable dis
parity Of casualties on the American
and Spanish ships. as shown by Dew
ey's reports, was a source Of special
comment ana military attachee Of
one Of the embassies said that such q
disparity was probably without par
allel IN history The ambassador Of
one o. the great powers said that It .
showed that the guns OF the Spanish .
forts a. well as thoee on their shipa, 1
were worthless, otherwise they would !,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-12
MANILA
IS OURS.
Commodore Dewey Re-
parts on His Grand
Victory.
The Whole Spanish Fleet
Is AnnihiIated.
The Most Thrilling of
Z Modern Naval En-
gagementS.

Washington, May Commodore
Deweys dispatch boat MeCunoch
reached Hong Kong today with the re-
port on the great victory at Manila.
1t seems that Dewey's squadron COM
pletely wiped out the Spanish fleet in
the Philippines, consisting of eighteen
ships, eleven of which We're destroyed.
The Spanish loss is 300 to 400 killed
and as many more wounded The
Americans had none killed and only
six wounded. The Notifications at Ca
vito. seven miles south of Manila city.
together with the arsenals were cap
tured and destroyed. The commodore
is now lying off the city of Manila.
ready TO capture 1t when he receives
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-12

orders from Washington, The PHILIP
pine islands are now in the absolute
control of the American heet. inc
cable was cut by Commodore Dewey
TO prevent the Spanish from sending
misleading dispatches. Manila Is UNI
der blockade, and the insurgents sur
round the city, so there can be no
loud communication. AS soon as the
food supplies are exhausted the peopie
must throw themselves on the nie'''
of the Americans or starVe'
Tho engagement began when the
Ace, passed Corregidor island at 'ne
entrance to Manila bay, heaVs loi %
auard the entrance on either sue
inc If hattie was formed, with the
OIymnia Baltimore, Petrol, Concord
and Boston in the first line anu ane
Raleigh. McCulloch, Vaughan, ana "a
fro in the second 1t was eXpecteu
Tho batteries of Corregidor would open
a., the first thing, but they did not
IA "a until the second line got well IN
when shot was fired between the
Boston and McCulloeh, doing no dam
age The Concord fired the-ilrst shol
an tho American side. The McCulloch
followed and the other vessels hred
afterwards They soon set ire 10 the
Spanish flagship Reina Maria CHRIS
tina which only fired three shots ana
hauled down the pennant, which was
transferred to the Isla de Cuba. There
was no damage 10 the Americans 50
far Dewey's fleet then steamed SLOW
ly up the bay, and in the small pay
of Cayite found the whole Spanish
fleet. The Cavite battery Of heavy
guns opened fire, several Spanish yes
sells following, all the shots going
wide One by one the Spanish ships
were set on fire and destroyed, some
being battered up so completely as TO
be worthless in a few minutes. The
hottest Of the fight was over In two
hours, but the battle lasted most OF
the forenoon. The land batteries kept
at work long after the warships were
defeated Toward evening Cayite
capitulated and a small party landed
from the Petrol The squadron went
to Manila on Monday. but did not
land Dewey Is absolute master Of the
situation. Should the insurgents at
tempt to massacre the inhabitants be
will land marines 10 protect them.
The squadron is now simply blockad-
ing Manila and awaiting orders. The
Spanish flag still flies at Manila, but
the American feet is powerful enough
10 reduce the city whenever Commo-
dore Dewey desires The Qualifications
are not able 70 repel our ships. The
entire islands are ours whenever we
assert our claim
The president has eabled Dewey bis .
commission as admiral and congraiu- .
lations
WASHINGTON WILD.
Washington, May 8A day of ex-
citement such as Saturday has not
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-12
PERSONALITIES.

.1- earl Of Caledon, a representative
per o. Ireland, who died few days
Was Of the old north of Ireland
---. OF Alexander, which for three
= a..es has given soldiers to the
ID Sc army and priests to the es-
...ale1 church. The Alexanders
fortunes in the Indian civil serv-
IN the days Of the East India
/. any and that was the foundation
W. peerage OF Caledon, first worn
m 'Aes Alexander by creation Of
y. he late earl, fourth to bear
-. ..e was 50 years old. and had
soldier In India and Egypt,
i. honors in the Egyptian cam
Of 1882, His oldest son and
'r Is boy Of 10 years.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-12

1.s- Or Sully, daughter of the ia
- portrait painter, Thomas Sully,
- Her native city, Philadelphia,
n. a5s ago being over 81 years old.
=. -.-a n 1872. after a career OF
y. active years. in which he
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-12
ILLINOIS WINS.
Her Oratorlcal Representative Car
ries on First Honors at Beloit.

Beloit, Wis, May 6.-FirBt place In
the interstate collegiate oratorical
contest last night was given to VIII
liam Gorsuch OF Knox college, ILL.,,
second to J A. Barnett OF Wooster
university. Ohio, and third to Thomas
w. Nadal Of Depauw Ind Speakers
from ten states participated.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-12
WAR HELPS TRADE
BUT APPREHENSION OF IT
HURTS.
BIG BOOM IN BUSINESS

lnvigorating Effect Of Deways Victory
at Manila-Ccniidence In Americas
Navy Strengthens American Indus
tries and lnterests-Causes OF
Wheat Bulge Explained.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-12

throne and stepped down to the floor.
The queen afterward gave Miss Sully
a silver medal. Sully's portrait very
properly represented the queen as as
cending to the throne, instead Of seat
cd upon it; but he explained to the
queen that had she been seated the
effect Of the robes would have been
Injured. As it was. the portrait be
came more pictorial. Miss SUlly spent
her whole life IN Philadelphia She
was struck by an electric car in No
vember, 1896 and her ankle was
broken.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-05-12
WASHINGTON WILD.

Washington May 8A day N ex-
citement such as Saturday has not
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TRINITY CHURCH,

The full vested choir again made it's appearance at Trinity Episcopal church on Easter day. The church just recently beautifed by art was lavishly decorated with flowers; palms and Easter lilies. The rector, Rev. G. Gordon Sneade, delivered an Easter sermon, replete with thoughts of the Savior and the triumph of Life over Death.
 4 splendid musical program was arranged for the choir. It was as follows:
 Maths and Holy Communion-11 a. III.
 Processional-1l0-st. Kevin, Sir A. Sullivan.
 Easter Anthem-Humphreys, sin gle, in c.
 Te Deum-Van Boskercke, in F.
 Iubilate-Dupuis, double, in G.
 Hymn-118-St, Georges Windsor, Sir ]. Elyey.
 Kyrie-puckerman, in F.
 Gloria Tibi-Tallis, in c.
 Hymn-112-from the Lyra David iea.
 Offertory HYmn-477-1st and last verses-Dr. Dykes.
 Sanctus-Cooper, in D.
 Agnus Dei-Gilbert, in c.
 Communion Hymn-220-Iam A. H. Brown.
 Gloria in excelsis-Ancient chant, in c.
 Recessional-123-Lux Eoi, Sir A. Sullivan.
 The church was filled in the after noon at the Suday-school Easter celebration, when another good program was rendered. Misses Helen Lovelady and Grace Broom field were baptised.
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The first Presbyterian church was we'll filled at the morning and even- ing services on Easter day. Rev. R. B. Willis delivered two sermons. The church looked very pretty in it's decorations of flowers and palms. Dr. Minor c. Baldwin presided over the organ at both services and the congregation was enraptured with the music. The program for the two services was as follows:
 MORNING SERVICE. l. March of the Mays-Duboise- Dr. Minor c. Baldwin.
 7. Doxology-congregation. 3. Prayer.
 4. Anthem, Christ is Risen ''-E. L. Ashford-Choir.
 ,. Hymn 163, Joy to the World. " 6. Scripture reading. [. Prayer.
 s. Offertory. Risen Indeed"-Ed- wards Marzo-Miss B. Altheimer. ,. SermOn-Dr. W HIS. 10. Short prayer.
 II. Hymn 1045.
 12. Benediction.
 13. Greek National Hymn-Dr. Minor c. Baldwin.
 EVENING SERVICE. I. Grand offertory-Bastiste-Dr Minor c. Baldwin.
 ?. Anthem, "Rehold the Lamb"- E. $. Lozeny-Choir.
 3. Scripture reading. f. Prayer.
 5. Hymn 551. Mighty God While Angels Bless Thee"
 6. Sermon-Dr. Willis. 2. Prayer.
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Morning showers rendered Easter a delightfully."- pleasant day. The clouds that had precipitated the re- freshing rain were dispelled by the rising sun. Everybody was feeling the effects of the bright day com memorating the joyous resurrection of Savior for mankind. The churches were all filled with our peo- pie who turned out to listen to especial Easter music and Easter sermons. All the churches were beautified with a profusion of floral decorations. natures offering to the Prince of Peace,
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CIRCUIT COURT.

At meeting of the Pine Bluff bar this morning Judge ". T. Wool dridge was elected special judge, to preside in the absence of Judge John NJ. Elliott.
 The ease Of the State ys. William Bachman, the marble worker, who is charged with grand larceny, was set for today. The attorney for the defendant asked u continuance until Wednesday in order that application may be made to examine the defend ants mind, believing him to be in- sane. The continuance was granted.
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TEN DAYS.
Will be the Duration of the State
 Fair Next October.

At meeting of the directors of the Pine Bluff State Fair Associa- tion Friday afternon it was decided to hold the State Fair from Tuesday October 18th to the 18th inclusive, a period of ten days.
 It was also decided to devote one day to bicycle races, and commit tee was appointed to confer with the Pine Bluff Cycle and Good Roads Club for that pur. Jose.
 Pacing and trotting races with att tractive purses were arranged for the other nine day of the Fair.
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LAKESIDE METHODIST CHURCH.

The Knights Templar attended Easter services at the Lakeside church in body. A large congre- gation filled the pretty little church and listened to some splendid Easter music Rendered. by the choir. Rev. J. R. Cason delivered a sermon filled with thoughts of Easter and the resurrection.
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The Merrill Institute course has had one cancellation, namely, the lecture of Geo. W. Bain. His place will not be filled by the board. Con- sequently rebate of20 centsfor each season ticket will be paid to ticket holders if said tickets are presented by the 10th of April.
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Miss Loula Cobble has resigned her position at the Red Store Dry Goods Go. and returned to her home at Welda, Kansas, where she will reside in future. Her many friends here re- gret her departure.
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In the Cnancery Court of Jefferson county. Arkansas. Charles Bergstrand plaintiff vs. Sophia W Bergstrand defendant The de- tendent Sophia W. Bergstrand is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiff Charles Bergstrand. Given under my hand and the seal o1 the said court this. 18th day of March A. D, 1898. H. A. MCCOY. Clerk
 eO-4W K. E. BLOOM, D. C.
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s. Offertory, From Gloom to Glory "-Adam Geibel-Miss AItheimer 9. Hymn 555, "All Hail the Power of Jesus Name"
 10. Benediction.
 II. Festival March-Zundel-D Minor c. Baldwin.
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FIRST METHODIST.

Rey. E. A. Tabor preached an Easter. sermon at the first Metho- dist church yesterday morning. Flowers and greens were used in large quantities in decorating the church. The Easter music at the morning service was extra fine. The children's celebration was had at o'clock in the afternoon and was largely attended. At the church conference and song service in the evening the following program was rendered. Prelude e....................,......... .krueger
 Mrs. Owen. Doxology.
 Prayer. 'Ie Deum ............................... Lloyd
 Choir. "Holy Mother Guide His Footsteps From Gloom to Glory .......Geibel
 Miss Emma Moss. Mrs. Stanley and Mir. Yoss. Church Conference. Sanctus Sprite....................,...Fa Faure.
 Choir. The Heavenly Song.................Gray.
 MT. s. A. Kincaide. Praise Ye the Lord.................Sudds Miss Stubblefeld, Messrs. Voss and Holland. Gloria in Excelsis.................. Choir. Our King g............................. .Rolate
 Mrs. F. NJ. Hudson. BenedictiOn.
 Postlude.
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Seventh and last day of Passover Tuesday evening and Wednesday. Services at the Temple Tuesday eve ming at 7:45 o'clock and Wednesday 10 a. m. Subject ofsermon, 'sDanger of Liberty. ?
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Mr. H. B. Bushnell, after few days business and social visit to this city, left today for points north on the Cotton Belt.
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Father Erasmus, one of the Pas- sionist priests who gave the mission at the Catholic church, will give lecture tonight at the Catholic church. Seats are free and everybody invited.
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MT. Briscoe, of the Desha Lumber Co.,, passed through the city this morning enroute from St. Louis to Arkansas City.
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Laura Harris, colored. died sud- denly at Il o'clock last night ofheart failure. She was cooking for MT. Geo. Lindsay.
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Mir. G. NJ. Webb, popular St. Louis drummer, is calling on the Pine Bluff trade today.
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Messrs. Joe c. Meyer and Curran Nichol were business CD visitors at Tucker yesterday.
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Mir. and Mrs. Thomas $. James and Mrs. Annie McEwan returned Satur- day night from Memphis, where they visited Miss Eugenia James.
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MT. and Mrs. T. J. Collier, of AL theimer, attended Easter services in this city yesterday.
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Gol. Asa Morgan, of Camden, pass ed through the city today en route to Little Rock to attend meeting of ex-Confederate veterans.
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Mrs. Lee Somerfield and child, of Little Rock, are in the city, the guests of Mir. Jim Oreyfus.
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Maj. N. T. White is in Galveston, Texas, for the purpose of recuperat ing.
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Mir Geo. W. Pennell, of the Onalas- ka Lumber Co.,, spent Sunday in this city and left last night for Atchison, Kansas.
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Mrs. Kate Mckenzie. who has for several years efficiently served the Pine Bluff Telephone Co, as ex- change. has resigned her position.
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Mrs, R. D. McGaughy returned to her home at Altheimer this morning after spending Sunday in the city.
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In the Jefferson Chancerv Court

Tn the Jefferson Chancery Court, State of Arkansas, County of Jefferson. A. s. Honnet, ct al,
 Vs.
 HOnnet Dry Goods Co.,
 In accordance with an order made in this cause by the Chancery court on February 21, 1898, all creditors of the Honnet Dry Goods Co.,, are hereby notified to present their claims against said corporation within % days from this date for the purpose of shar- ing in the assets of said corporation in ae- cordance with section l42s of Sandel S5 Hills Digest
 Given under my hand and seal as Clerk of the Chancery court, this 23d day of February lS9o H. A. Mccoy, Clerk
 W2-26-3m E. B. BLOOM D. 0.
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Attorney A. B. Grace and otheH candidates win attend a political meeting at Grace tonight.
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(From Mondays Daily )

MT. D. c. O'ConDel, of Kingsland, is visitor in the city today.
 Mr. Ed Harper. of Camden, was a guest of the Arlington Sunday.
 -
 Mrs. Van H, Williams, of Redfeld, visited in the city Sunday.
 MT. c. A. Patterson, of Eagle Mills, was visitor in the city Sunday,
 pr. F. L. Proctor, of Eagle Mills, visited in the city Sunday.
 Mr. Charles Crow, of Memphis, spent Sunday in the city.
 Mr. James Fentress, of Noble Lake, spent Easter in this city.
 Work was begun painting the Ar lington hotel this morRing.
 Mir. A. s. Rosenberg has recovered from a slight spell of Illness.
 Mir. Ed Saunders returned to Douglas this morning, after spending Easter at home.
 Mir. R. c. Canon, a prominent Cam den citizen, is visiting in the city to day.
 Mir. T. E. Keddoo, representing the Paola Milling Co.,, Paola, Kansas, is calling on his Pine Bluff friends.
 Messrs. J. NJ. and E. A. McMurtrey, of Rison, were visitors to this city Sunday.
 MT. ]. D. McGehee, Jr., of McGehee, spent Sunday visiting friends in the city.
 MT. Floyd A. Jarvis and family, of Noble Lake, attended Easter services in this city yesterday.
 Pertly cloudy weather and local showers tonight and Tuesday Warmer Tuesday.
 Attorney A. B. Grace and otheH candidates win attend a political meeting at Grace tonight.
 Mrs, R. D. McGaughy returned to her home at Altheimer this morning after spending Sunday in the city. Mir. Geo. W. Pennell, of the Onalas- ka Lumber Co.,, spent Sunday in this city and left last night for Atchison, Kansas.
 Mrs. Kate Mckenzie. who has for several years efficiently served the Pine Bluff Telephone Co.,, as ex- change. has resigned her position. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas $. James and | Mrs. Annie McEwan returned Satur- day night from Memphis, where they visited Miss Eugenia James.
 Laura Harris, colored. died sud- denly at Il o'clock last night ofheart | failure. She was cooking for MT. | Geo. Lindsay.
 MT. Briscoe, of the Desha Lumber | Co.,, passed through the city this | morning enroute from St. Louis to | Arkansas City.
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Pertly cloudy weather and local showers tonight and Tuesday. Warmer Tuesday.
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Messrs. J. NJ. and E. A. McMurtrey, of Rison, were visitors to this city Sunday,
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MT. Floyd A. Jarvis and family, of Noble Luke, attended Easter services in this city yesterday.
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MT. T. E, Keddoo, representing the Paola Milling Co.,, Paola, Kansas, is calling on his Pine Bluff friends.
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MT. ]. D. McGehee, Jr., of McGehee, spent Sunday visiting friends in the city
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Mir. Ed Saunders returned tc Douglas this morning, afterspending Easter at home.
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MT. D. c. O'Connen, of Kingsland, is visitor in the city today.
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Mir. R. c. Canon, a prominent Cam den citizen, is visiting in the city to day.