The Forrest City times., 1898-08-26
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.


 creation, and among his pets is an Eng. fish bulldog, named Wellington. Last Wednesday. while airing his pet, a dog from the Midway PIaisance' troupe. camping at the edge of town, disputed the right Of Wellington 10 the road. Result-tr0upe minus dog. Yelling tons price has advanced fifty per cent. The close season for wild turkeys ends September l. It is said that there are more turkeys in the bottoms this year than for many previous sea sons. While the hunting season opens September 1, hunters in the bottoms say that young turkeys are not half grown. caused by the lateness of the hens laying and matching. Many claim that the close season should continued until October 1.
 We are indebted to Rev. J. D. Bar nett. of Little Rock. for framed photos of Indian pottery and skulls excavated from mounds in Pulaski county; one of the famous Temple mound at TOltec, and a colored view of Big Rock and surrounding above Little Rock. These photos are added to THE TIMEs' mu- scum. To those interested in anthro- biological and archaeological collections 1t would be of interest to write to Rev J. D. Barnett.
 NJ 0. Andrews0n, of Goodwin. and C. II. McCarthy. of this city. privates returned home "Wednesday night iron, on account of sickness McCarthy | ulVaQ unAA nf IT | But little is known as to their future movement, and Nc says but few of the boys want to come home. Jack Casteel is recognized as model soldier by all. George Gill has deserted.
 Hon. Alex. Mcknight, candidate of the Liberty party for governor, enter tained a small crowd Monday after noon, at Rollwage's corner. Like all candidates of new parties his line of argument was on Ietrenchment and he wanted to run billion-dollar-g govern ment on a n-cent-iuStallment plan. As usual both of the old parties were accused Of rottenness, and his idea is that the only salvation for the people Is through the Liberty party.
 Mrs. Ernest Forsdick. of philade,- phla, formerly Miss Carrie Block, of Cross county, and who has d large cir cle of friends here. arrived this fore noon and is the charming guest Of Mrs. B. D. Hatcher. It will be remem- bered that Miss Carrie once charmed the congregations at the Baptist church with her sweet singing. and her friends are glad to know that she has gained great prominence in the East by reason of her sweet voice and cultivated tal- ents.
 Among the callers at THE TIMEs sanctum yesterday none were more welcome than Capt. J. G. Stern. of Madison. The captain has just re- turned from his summers vacation, having spent two weeks at Hot Springs and several weeks in the northern cities. and, most pleasant of all. stop 1 ping at his old home. Waterman, Ills. {. to see the .s0ld folks" The captain $ | father and mother are both living. bearing their respective ages of 80 and l 19 years. as lightly as youngsters. and the visit of their boy was great treat The captain looks AS though he had drank at ''the fountain Uf youth" and will redonble his energy in making the bottom blossom like the rose."
 Sol Lewis has rented E. +. McCrary' s handsome new store house, and as soon as it is completed will open general store. He will be ready for business on or before October lst. and will &, to the markets about ten days hence lo buy large and complete stock of dry ] goods, groceries and general merchail- I disc. MT. Lewis IS we'll ana favOrably known to the people of this county. and is identified wiih every interprise which has for it's object the upbuilding and prosperity of tile community. He is justly rcnnlar. and has earned an en, fable reputation for fair dealing He is lieeral and progressive, and TIE l TIMES congratHlates the public upon his determination tn again enter busi- ness pursuits i'll this town. Judging the future by his past achievements. We can safely predict that "Sol' will have one of the neatest and best ar- ranged establishments in the city, and will do his share of the business. Ne wish him success.
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