The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-01
FORT LYNN FLASHES.

The hum and buzz OF the saw MN
here has not been heard for the
space Of two weeks owing TO the re-
cent rains rendering the ground so
soft that the logging teams could
not haul the timber.
Sulphur river is going out OF its
banks, owing to the Red having
mouopolized its water business.
Friend G W. Elan returned from
Osborn's Ford, Va, where he spent
a month with old relatives He re.
ports having had an exceedingly
pleasant VISIT. His friends here
we're disappointed when they saw
him alight from the cars alone, in
as-much as they had taken the
trouble to have it all fixed for him
to bring bride. ! say George,
ought'to have one---it is not kind to
disappoint your friends who had
taken so much interest in your hap
piness,
Maj. Lambeth spent two DAYS in
Texarkana last week, the result Of
which is that he is receiving and
opening up daily consignment of
fine and attractive dry goods and
notions for the spring trade.
Mr.. Thomas went to the Twin
City Saturday, on business and
pleasure combined.
! regret to note that friend Maj.
Gentry is suffering from that con-
glomeration of diseases, La Grippe.
| trust that he may soon be able to
put it to route aud resume his nor
NAL good health.
Last Thursday night a social
gathering of our ladies and lassies
occurred at the ever hospitable
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Ram
sey's. A very agreeable exchange
of social courtesies were reported,
of which am unable to give the
details as l was not present.
Mrs. Mary Ramsey will sever her
connection with Hotel Elan next
Thursday, on account of poor
health. She designs going to Dal-
by Springs and try the benefit of
those famous waters, after which
she will 90 to the mountains and
spend the summer and spring.
This lady's many friends regret
her departure, as it will make a
void in society that will be hard to
fill. l trust the lady will be re-
warded with the health she seeks.
Mrs. Pilgreen of Kilah, will sue
ceed Mrs. Ramsey at the hotel
My genial friend, Mr.. P. A.
Brown, of Black Diamond, made
me a pleasant call last Thursday.
When the gentleman entered l
noticed a peculiar frown on his
brow, andrunning smile on his lips.
He carried in his hand a long slim
package nicely done up in paper,
which he began to remove. When
he had finished and had the article
bare in his hand, he proceeded to
give me a good Gaming. l was 50
surprised that I could not fight
back and stood it like a brave gem
tleman. Well, as the istick had a
Klondike head it did not hurt
much and I could find it in my
heart to forgive the assault. When
| asked him what he had done that
for, he said, "Well that is a good
will Christmas offering which was
intended to 90 on the Christmas
tree but unavoidable circumstances
prevented. 1t is from myself,
wife, daughter and sons, Minnie and
Walter, and Henry, as slight tes-
timonial to you of our sincere re-
CARDS and high esteem in which we
hold you" l could not find words
n which to express my thanks at
the time, but will say to our dear
friends now that | accept the Of
fering with a heart over flowing
with thanks, not tor the intrinsic
value of the gift but for the man.
ner and motive in presenting, de-
claring your unqualified confde nee
and trust in our character. 1t will
always be a souvenir to keep green
in my mind a green oasis or the
most pleasant character which has
come into my lonely lite. May
your lites paths be prolific of peace,
health and happiness and finally be
crowned with eternal life.
Mr. G. 7. Mcclure went to In
dependence to conduct Sunday
school. An interesting and pleas
ant and l trust profitable service
was had.
Rev, Deckart will preach at Ft.
Lynn next Sunday at IL a. n.
Come:and hear him.