The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01

Mrs. link and Miss Golfer arrived in
the city Monday night from Memphis
EN- route to the latter's home ON the
Perkins place, across L'Anguille river
They had expected her father to NEE,
them, but for some reason he did moi
do so. and they were very kindly enter
tanned by Mr.. and Mrs. l.. II. Grob
myer.
Prof. j. b. Williams was reelected
principal Of Crowley Ridge Institute
for the ensuing term, by the Board OF
school directors, at n meeting held last
Saturday night. The professor was
the unanimous choice of the board
and it was a fitting recognition of his
ability. We congratulate the professor
and the whole people.
His many friends are panied to learn
OF Tie Intentions Of Mr.. Edwin John
son to leave the city Oh or about the
| 18th inst. lie will travel in Southwest
Texas. Mexico, Arizona and California,
| for the Lightner Perfume Co. Of De-
troit. Though sorry to lose him In
business and social circles all Join THE
TIMES in best wishes for his success.
wherever he may 90.
In 1883 my wife went East and was
attacked with rheumatism. She re-
ceived no relief until she tried Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. Since that time
we have never been without it. We
tnd 1t gives instant relief in cases Of
burns and scalds and is never failing
for all rheumatic and neuralgia pains.
ID. G.. Brant. Santa Ynez, Cal. For
sale by all druggists.
TIE TIMES Is in receipt of business
letter from ID. M. Wilson, formerly of
this city. now of Galveston. He in
closed = business card, and his printed
stationary indicates that he is in the
lumber business, and his friends will
ce glad to learn that in a business way
he is succeeding beyond his expecta-
tons. THE TINES is glad to hear it,
and wishes him success.
Ever since the city was Incorporated
the alley in the rear of the business
houses on North Front, has been n
menace to the health of this commu
nifty. Notwithstanding much attention
has been paid it. Last month the
council wisely ordered the alley sew
cred with 20 inch piping. and the work
laid, the entire alleyway will receive "a
foot or so OF gravel, and if the mer-
chants are wise and enterprising they
VIII have their places plumbed and con-
nected with the water works and
sewers.
The city's parks on Front street are
sadly in need Of new fences. The old
rickety. temporary affair placed there
Few years ago has served its time on
earth, and is rapidly returning to dust.
Now is the time to build new fence,
good fence. and fence that will not
cost its value every few years in re-
pairs. Lets have an iron fence around
the parks, with convenient gates, ETC..
and few settees within, and use these
places for public speakings, suppers.
ETC.. etc., which may occur in good
weather. Let's enjoy life, and have
the best there is in it.
A TIMES reporter had the pleasure
Of listening to some delightful music
rendered by the Wharton brothers last
week, at the residence of Mr.. Shell
Ezell. The Wharton brothers. four in
number. are stock dealers from Sta
Louis, and have been in our midst for
several weeks. They are musicians of
no little merit. and seemed to be mas
ters Of the banjo. mandolin, violin and
guitar, aud accompanied by Mr. Ezell
on the bass viol, awakened memories
of long ago when they struck the chords
Of "Mouey Musk" yellow Rose of
Texas" etc. Their proficiency in
classical music is just AS excellent as in
that of the dusty past
"A word to the wise is sufficient"
and word from the wise should be
sufficient. but you ask, who are the
wise? Those who know. Tue oft re-
peated experience Of trustworthy per-
'ons NAV be taken for knowledge Mr..
w. NJ. Terry says Chamharain's Cough
Remedy gives better satisfaction than
any other in the market. He has been
in tie drug business at Elkton, KY.
for twelve years; has sold hundreds of
bottles OF this remedy aud nearly all
other cough medicines manufactured,
which shows conclusvely that Cham
berlain'S is the most satisfactory to the
people, and Is the best. For sale by all
druggists.
p. L. Gray, of ColliersvIle, Tenn.
came over to Arkansas last week to
visit his splendid plantation on st.
Francis river in this county. lie has
converted large tract of that IN
broken forest and swamp into green
pastures. and rich and fertile farms.
lie has been IN Forrest City several
days on business, Recently We met
him on the train going into Memphis.
aud we were much gratified to hear
him speak in highest words of praise
of our town and people. and more es-
pecially of our facilities in mercantile
way, and the fact. as he verilies. that
he can buy goods in Forrest City ut
Wholesale cheaper than he can in
Memphis. This is no empty compli-
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