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A Delightful Entertainment,

Friday evening the beautiful home of Mrs. J. B. Speers was the scene of one of the most enjoyable events of the season. On this occasion Master Henry Speers and his cousin, Miss Lottie Byrd, entertained their friends in a style that will cause them to re- member the evening for many years to come.
 The interior of the house looked as though it had been touched by the magic wand of q fairy and changed from an everyday home into q beautiful fairy palace in which the people of the mystic realm were gathered for their moonlight revel, and the young people seemed to forget for 0 time that they belonged to earth, and to look at the bright, happy faces and listen to the merry peals of laughter showed how real was their pleasure. The taste and elegance with which the house was decorated showed that Mrs. Speers knew we'll how to combine natures flowers and mans art so as to please the eye of the seyerest critic.
 The entire house was brilliantly il- luminated and decorated with ferns, roses, lilies, pinks and hyacinths, and not only was the eye pleased with all that goes to make up the beauty of such an occasion, but there feil upon the ear strains ol music almost divine in its sweetness and harmony, played as only Mrs Langford can play.
 One of the principal features of the evening was the gypsy tent made oi bright colors and beautifully deco rated with flowers and evergreens over which fell the soft radiance o colored lights which gave to the tent the appearance of a real gypsy camp and as the young people had theii fortunes told by the gypsy all tht old legends and the mysterious do ings of the wandering tribe" were 1 brought to their minds.
 Mrs. W. w. Byrd, representing tht fortune-teller, told the little folks O the happiness in store for them; ,;and should her prophecies be fulfilled (and we trust they wilD their path way through life will be enc of peace and gladness.
 In the gypsy tent was basket O souvenirs numbered in duplicate, ,ant as she told their fortunes the gypsy gave to each a ribbon, and theyoung gentlemen, after finding the young lady having the duplicate O numbers, escorted them into tho spacious dining room. The tables were arranged so as to represent the letter H, and beautifully decorated with flowers V ere reminders of tht ambrosial feasts of the gods, and the dainties served in courses were of the choicest and most delicate kind.
 At 10:30 the happy company reluc tantly took their departure, and as they bade good night to their host and hostess each and every one real alized that they had spent an even. ing of real, true enjoyment which would be indelihly written on the scroll of memory.
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Progressive Inltlals.

Misses Marion and Reba Dewoody entertained q large number of their friends last Tuesday evening at their beautiful home on West Fourth ave- nue in hour of their charming guest, Miss Aleen Cunningham, of Fayette- vile. The richly furnished parlors were exquisitely decorated with ever greens and flowers.
 The guests received a cordial wei come at the door. After all were presented to the guest, the company were seated at tables and played Progressive Initials. The game is very fascinating and created q great deal of amusement. The first prize was a beautiful Memory Pillow. The autographs of all the guests present had been worked on the pill low with silk, as had also the inyi- tation sent to the guests. This beau tiful souvenir was won by Miss Gun ningham. Theeohsolation prize was a bottle of eatsup (catch-up1 and was suggestive of a deficiency of points in the game. This prize fell to the lot of Mir. E. D. Russell.
 The guests were served with re- treatments in the elegant dining room. Fourteen were seated at the round table and before them were placed most tempting saucers of fruit, salad and cake.
 The table was ornamented with candelabra and burning pink wax candies. Marshallneil roses, hya- cinths and narcissus, together with the burning candles made the table a veritable fairy scene.
 While seven couples were paRtici- pating in these delicacies the remain der were enjoying music and other diversions.
 After number of hours mostpl as- antly spent the party bade their ac- complished hostesses and guest good night, giving many tokens of appre- citation for the enjoyable occasion.
 Tbosc present were: Misses Aleen Cunningham, Reba Dewoody, Owen Hogg, Mary Gillespie, Eddie Rut- ledge, Willie Atkinson, Pressie John son, Alice Loving, Emma Moss, May die Cason. Bessie Fox, Blanche Fox, Martha Valiant, Emma Hyslop. AL  ma Dewoody, Lucy Hearn, Marion, Dewoody, Sue Knox, Della McFad den, Nellie Collier and Arie MeFad- den. Messrs. Joe Niehol, E. D. Rus sell Geo. $. Valiant. Rufus Arnold, Hubert Strange, Frank Roane, John Alexander, Walter Hudson, ]. Ogil- vie, Earle K. Braly, Oliver Galbraith, l II. Thatch, Dr. 0. c. Hankison, W. T. Brasher, John Mccain, l. W. Calling, Henry Russell, Tracy Mills, Frank Berry, Drew White and C. W. Pettigrew.
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silver Wedding

MT. and Mrs. Charles Veil quietly celebrated their silver wedding at their home on West Third avenue Thursday evening. Only a few im- mediate friends and relatives were present, nevertheless the event prov ed highly enjoyable to all fortunate enough to be Mir. and Mrs. Wells guests on that occasion.
 Wecongratulate Mr. and Mrs. Veil upon the celebration of the 25th an- niversary of their marriage, and hope they may live to gladden. each others lives for many years yet to come.
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NEW EVERETT PIANO.

It is a weli-known fact that no pianos have stood the hard South ern climate as well as the Everett. but the new improved Everett of 1887 has surpassed all pianos, in artistic tone, touch and beautiful eases: they have,created sensation in the musical world, and by investi- gating you will find that they are absolutely the highest grade of pianos now on the market. I am determined to have the piano tradt of Arkansas. I have dropped prices and will sell you nice upright piano from $40 up, and the high grade Everett for $50 less than factory re tail prices. ]. c. WoMBLE.
 Some sof these pianos are on exhi bition at Mitchell's on Main street Yon are cordially invited to cal and inspect them. - 2 Cd & " lmo
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judges decided upon Mo-, Il, Mr. George yining and Miss Maggie Rut- ledge.
 The walk was filled with many amusing incidents and was very en- ioyable.
 About lO:3O o'clock refreshments were served to the company. during which time the Italian Band render ed sweetest music.
 A large audience witnessed .th' cake walk, and 1t was q great sue cess socially and financially.
 After the conclusion of the enter i tainment several couples repaired tC the home of MT. and Mrs. Chas Moore and enjoyed the may dance until after midnight.
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uompllmentary Euchre

A Complementary Euchre party was rendered Mrs J. Friedberg, oi Memphis, and Miss 0clsye Cans, of Little Rock. by their accomplished hostess. Mrs. Sonenschem. We'd nesday evening.
 The evening was most delightfully."- spent in playing progressive euchre. The prize, a beautiful soueyenir, was won by Miss Cans.
 A very clever recitation by Master Milford Sonenschem was quite an addition to the evening $ entertain ment. The guests were served with delicate refreshments.
 At a seasonable hour the guests de- parted after bidding the visiting ladies and hostess good night.
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Tenth Anniversary.

Master Roy Gould, son of Mir. James Gould, entertained q few of his friends at the home of parents on West Fourth avenue Saturday from to o'clock p. m. The after noon was pleasantly passed in games and other amusements, after which refreshments were served.
 About twenty young guests were in attendance and it is needless to say the occasion was highly enjoyed by all present.
 May Master Roy live to celebrate many more birthdays.
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linn City Social.

The Bluff City Social Club was en- tertained at Euchre last (Saturdag) night by Mrs. Fannie Meyer at the Bluff City hall. The evening, as usu- al, was very pleasantly spent. The prizes offered were costly and hand some, and the games very interest ing. The first prize was won by Miss Ida Drey fus, and the second by Miss Blanche Altheimer.
 At the conclusion of the game an elegant supper was spread by the caterer.
 Mrs. Meyer made q most charming hostess and the occasion was a marked success.
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Bathelor Maids.

The Bachelor Maids met at the residence of Mir. k. E. Lee last Wednesday afternoon, and were most delightfully."- entertained by Miss Nell Collier. The young ladies yari- ed the manner of entertainment on this occasion by playing progressive parchesie. Not only was the honor of winning the game a great ineen- tive to play, but the fair young hos tess offered beautiful prize to the winner. Three young ladies tied, Misses Grace York, Ella Galbraith and Sue Knox each winning an even number of games. In settling upon the winner of the prize, the lot fell to Miss Sue Knox, who was presented with Il handsome cut glass bottle of toilet water.
 After the conclusion of the game elegant refreshments were served.
 The meeting was one of the most pleasant of the many pleasant ones held by this popular club.
 Those present were: Misses Ella Galbraith, Grace York, Gussie Tag gart, Eddie Rutledge, Mary Adair, Fannie Hunter, Sue Knox and Nell Collier.
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Club.

One of the most pleasant and in teresting meetings of the KY Club, was held last Thursday evening at the beautiful home of Hon. $. NJ. Taylor, on west Fifth avenue. The parlors and dining room were taste fully ornamented for the occasion with flowers and greens and the table at which the gentlemen were seated not only was decorated, but was laden with the Choicest
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supper was very tempting and par taken of with hearty relish.
 The program followed the supper, and consisted of papers read on the subject of international Commerce. The discussions were all very able and interesting.
 After several hours thus profitably spent, theguests bade their excellent host good night, after first com plementing his hospitality and tht success of the meeting.
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Eeapne Reception

One Of the most enjoyable recep- tions of the season was given Fri day evening by the Epworth League of Main Street Methodist church to the members of River and Lakeside Leagues and their friends.
 The guests were received in the chapel of the church by Misses Du- mas, Moss and YaVnalkenburgh and after a short devotional and busi- ness meeting were entertained by literary and musical features. Sweet solos by Misses Stubblefield, Har- rell and Downs were heartily en- cored and an instrumental solo by Miss Cayson was one of the chief features of the evening. The comic recitations by Miss Pearl Gibson were well rendered.
 For the little folks, several grapha- phone solos were interspersed, bnt the general applause showed that they were enjoyed by all.
 At the conclusion of the pro gramme refreshments were served and a general social time followed. The young people of this league in tend to stress the social feature O their work, and in order to be better prepared for it they will purchase , piano for the church chapel and furn ish good music to their guests ol their reception evenings.
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NRu1A DDTEnG NENO DhlEn D,

The L. A. ". will permit no more six days continuous racing.
 Judge John M. Taylor has an nounced himself for Governor of Tennessee.
 There was a big fire in New York involving in the loss Levi P. Nor toms seven story office building on Nassau street.
 In the Louisiana Constitutional Convention there is a disposition among some member to give women share in the suffrage on taxation issues.
 The Senate at Washington has moved in the direction of reviving the free homestead law. It is in the shape of an amendment to the Indian appropriation bill.
 Cotton spinners of the Manchest- CT, Eng, district have formed a combine with a capitalization of $3O, 900, GOO.
 Millionaire Hearst's yacht has been held in the Havana harbor for violation of some naval rules. and fine of $500 has been paid un- der protest.
 The scheme of the packers of Benton McMillin now is to eject him Governor and then Senator, with James A. Harris in the backgrounds as the next Governor.
 The bill in Congress to permit South Carolina to control liquor brought into that State in original packages has been killed in the House Judiciary Committee.
 The court-mariial before which Capt. Carter, is on trial at Savannah has arranged to show how the cap tain secured his stock in tow-boat company.
 E. Hazard Wells, the War Depart ment agent, who has traversed Alaska, declares there is plenty of gold in that country, tie deposits being as plentiful as in the British Northwest Territory.
 John Henry Phillips went to a village in McMinn county, Tenn, conducted a revival with great sue cess, married the daughter of prosperous farmer after a brief courtsip, established his credit, hoated worthless checks and skipped but he has been and held ot Rome. Ga.
 Col. Picquart was Zola's main witness Saturday He threw con fusion into high military circles. He told how he had first been auth orized to investigate Comte Ester hay, how the military officers had sheltered the Comte, how Picquart was disowned, packed off to Tunis and finally arrested. He was cheer ed by the mob, so effective was his evidence in turning the tide of pub ic opinion.
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THE CHURCHES.
Religious Circles Characterised by Receptions and Entertainments.
Church Re ce ption.

The ladies of the Riverside Presby- terian church gave a reception last Friday night at the residence of Rev J. H. Green. A large number ol ladies and gentlemen of the River side congregation and of the first church congregation were present. The evening was very pleasantly spent. Popular games were played Music and singing diversified the evenings entertainment.
 Refreshments were served by the ladies oi the church.
 The affair was one of the most pleasant ever participated in by tht congregation and was greatly en joyed by all.
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TO BE EXECUTED
Sentence Passed Upon Fluke Elem
 ming, the Negro Rapist.

Fluke Fleming has been tried by a jury at Dumas, for rape, and con- yieted. Friday he was sentenced by the court to be hung and the day for the execution fixed at March 3lst, 1898. He is being kept in the Jefferson. county jail, but will be ex- ecuted at Dumas.
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The Courier welcomes its esteem. ed friend ex-Ambassador Breckip. ridge back to his happy little honp in Arkansas" Mr. Breckinridee is gentleman that any communitg might well be proud of. He madp several grievous mistakes, but the, were honest errors-those of tn, head and not of the heart.-T Texar kama Courier.
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ReAL EsTArr TRAMsrfRs.

c. W. Austin to J. P. Runyan warranty deed, east half of lot l block 13, Doris addition; consider ation $lsO.
 Eva Kaufman to E. J. Wrough. ton, warranty deed, 10 acres in 21. 6; g; consideration $l ,O00. Benj. J. Altheimer, to B. F. Bus by commissioners deed, 80 acres in 27 ;4;9; consideration $l494. .46, 2. c. McMillian to W. R. Ross, warranty deed, 158 acres in 28;7;9; consideration, $235.
 Bob Howard to Mack Owen, warranty deed, in 22;6;9; considera si0n $16. 50.
 Mary VanValkenburg, to Bob Howard, warranty deed l acre in 22;6;9; consideration $15. Joe Johnson to Rebecca Lambert, warranty deed, lot 6 in block z, Doris addition; consideration, s25. Robert B. Gurley to Nm. Tucker, arranty deed n of e2 of lot 4, in iock B, Doris addition; consider n$1O.
 Vm. Tucker to Laura Kelly, property as above; considera 125.
 Mccoy to Cornelia Vining, sioner's deed, ps@st U lot 2, Mills addition; considera-
 sos to Sidney Smith;
 part of sw4 of nwi
 stion, $38O2. .37
 ison to Henry ".
 Iced to part of
 addition; con
 J. Dyson,
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Aoaoin nInh.

On next Wednesday afternoon the Acacia Literary Club will be enter tained by Miss Grace York. An ex- cellent program has been arranged, and as the accomplished hostess is noted for her hospitality, the meet ing will no doubt be an interesting and enioYnble one.
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Major Clifton R. Breckinridge ambassador and minister plenapo. tentiary to Russia, by appointmeul of President Cleveland, returned to his home at Pine Bluff Tuesday, night was accorded royal welcome by his neighbors, The town turned out to do him honor. He made 3 speech and admitted that he dressed 'n knee pants and full court cost umes at the receptions rendered by the Czar. Maj. Breckinridge is q man of fine ability and an orator He would now be in his old seat as a representative from Arkansas but for his gold bug proelivities, but hi would not have been minister t Russia under Cleveland if he hat been a silver Democrat -Paragouli | ,Soliphoae.
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Entre Nons Enehre.

The Entre Nous Enchre Club was quite pleasantly entertained last Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. D. B. Bloom, at the home of Mrs. M. Mehl- inger, on west Barraque street. The games were, as usual, very interest ing. The first prize, an elegant fern dish, was won by Mrs. Louise Roth. The second prize, beautiful picture, was won by Mrs. J. c. Schloss.
 Very tempting refreshments were served.
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Ex-Ambassador 10 Russia Breck. inridge, at the reception tendered him by the people of Pine Bluff on his return home, made a war speech that was something new to the ean of his auditors. Mr. Breekinridgs is thoroughly impressed with th importance of this country's 'prt pairing for war in time of peace. He spoke as If he feared compiled tions with some foreign power at no distant day, and urged the strengthening oi navy, army ard coast defences. His residence 10 Russia has no doubt given him an insight into the affairs of the old country that would not have been obtained by an ordinary diplo- mat, and an understanding of the war spirit over there which con yinces him that several of the Euro pean powers would not hesitate to go to war with the United States fl they believed they could win. The speech was timely, we think.-Mou- roe County Sun.
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A PATENT SECURED.

Miss Jennie Aiken, one of the teachers in the public schools, has secured a patent oaaa device for holding pens and pen. holders in schools where these al tticles are fur nished- The device arranged so that there can be n9 confusion or mistakes among saa6ol children in regard to their indi Eidual pens and holders Prof. Hiaemon says it is a most valuable deyic and we hope Miss Aiken will ma e millions out of her patent.
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It was real nice in Hon. Sam Tay. Tor and the balance of the gang oI free silver sputers to take on so about Cliff Breckinridge. It shows we are all alike, when we get away from our particular hobby.-Helena World.
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MT. Morris M. Quilting, IT,, will give Q house party at his hospitable home at Pendleton, beginning on he 18th inst. A number of young peo- pie have been invited from this place and Little Rock. The party will go down on tho steamer Eugene and re- turn on tho next trip of the boat.
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In contest for the club champion ship between Messrs. J. A. Coles and Geo. Clement on one side and Messrs. J. T. Lloyd and W. H. Simpson on the other. Messrs. Coles and Clem- ents won, making score of 37 out of 40. The other score was g.
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ATTENTloNt CENTRAL COMMITTEE
 MENI!ll

A meeting of the Jefferson County Democratic Central Committee is hereby called to meet in the city of Pine Bluff, Ark, on Thursday, Feb ruary IT, 1898, for the purpose of con sidering both State and county mat ters and the transaction of such business as may properly come be- fore said committee.
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BRECKENRIDGE,
Comment By the State Press uuon the Former Ambassadors
 Return.

Pine Bluff welcomed Hon. olifto, R. Breckinridge right royalty and Loyalty. He deserved the honor. toy he is an able man who has honorad his adopted State. Helena Woyl1
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Several dogs in town are at pres ent afflicted with Hydrophobia. Dogs, cattle and some people have been bitten by the rabid dogs. No fatalities have resulted from the hitps.
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Mrs. J. ". Jackson has returned from a three weeks visit to relatives at Little Rock.
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MT. Robt. Hanna, who for several years has been the accommodating baggage master at the Valley depot, left Friday for Shreveport to accept q similiar position.
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MT. and Mrs. Fred Hoyler are now keeping house in the Bridges resi- dence, corner Fourth avenue and Walnut street. Mir. and Mrs. Ar thur Vernon have rooms and are boarding with them.
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Mir. s. s. Dixon, the popular phyai- cal director for the Y. M. c. A., has been the recipient of large number of Valentines today.
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Dave Kaufman, while playing foot and-a-half with some other boys Sunday afternoon, fell on a sharp piece of tin and cut long and pain ful wound in his hand.
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Masausratle Ball.

a!,S Tic Estelle Social Club will give a grand masquerade ball in their on Second avenue next Friday night.
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Mir. J. E. Ryan, ex-mayor of Rob Roy, left on the afternoon train Sat nrday for Little Rock, where he goes to dispose of the Rob Roy paving bonds.
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GUN CLUB SHOOT.
Good Shooting Done at Their
 Meeting Friday.

The Pine Bluff Gun Club held their regular weekly shoot at the com pany's grounds Friday afternoon. The score made is as follows:
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Judge B. r. Merritt returned yes terday afternoon from a legal visit to Dumas.
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Arthur Miller. negro. was arrest ed by MT. Frank Stewart yesterday afternoon on u charge of rape. The victim Is a a-year-old negro girl.
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Mrs. R. L. Rutherford has been confined to her room for several days with Q spell of sickness.
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MT. Edwin ]. Kerwin is spendinp the day in the Capital City.
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Mr. T. H. Adams and wife, of For dyce, were guests of the Arlington Saturday,.
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Mir. Atherton Brunson, much to the regret of his many friends here, has returned to Little Rock and again taken up his residence there.
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Mr. U. c. Owens and daughter of Magnolia, were guests of the Arllng- ton Hotel Sunday.
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Fresh boneless pig feet and canned beef at Joe c. Meyers. Us U
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Miss Nora Barrow leaves today for Little Rock to visit for several days. Upon her return she will be the guest of Mrs. Yowell.
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MT. John L. Mills came down from Little Rock and will spend Sunday with his family.
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Mir. Jas. (. Norman, of Hamburg, was q visitor to this city Saturday.
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Mrs. l.. WaIdstein leaves today for Hot Springs, where she will in nfntnre reside with her son.
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MT. Lester Austin spent Sunday in Little Rock. He returned last night accompanied by his wife who has been visiting in that city.
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The new Social Club will meet Wednesday evening at the Bank of Pine Bluff.
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Mrs. Laura Dewoody was called 10 searcy Friday on account of the illness of Mrs. c. o. Petty.
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Mr. and Mrs. c. E. Valiant yes terday very quietly celebrated the 24th anniversary of their marriage.
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Mir. c. Yoss and wife leave Monday for a ten-day's sojourn in Hot Springs.
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General H. K. White returned yes. terday from short visit to Dumas.