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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
A WEEK IN SOCIETY
Continued from Page IL.

Stanworth, Herbert and Garrett
Smith. w. w. Sale, Fl. B. Goodridge,
Fergus Goodridge. a. Brooke Taylor.
George Howe, Charles Owens, Howard
and William Shield. Norman and
Hunter Bell, Garrett Jordan. Clagett
Jr.. Stebbins, Charles Bowdoin, Pear
son and Theodric Williams. Thomas
Stark, Harry Kensett. c. w. Sans
Tench Tilghman, Goldboro and Albert
Serpcll, John and Walter Pearce, Cor
don Stephenson, Julian Gillian, Will
liam H. Taylor. Washington Taylor.
Jr., Pugh, Stars. James Johnston,
Turner Johnston, Calvert Dey. R. L.
Dobie, George Sanderson, George 10y
all, Elliott Heath, Robert Wilkinson,
Lee Counselman, Willard Cooke,
Wills and Roland Culpepper, Temple
Vaughan and Leigh Gordon, of Nor
folk.
Mrs. Lewis Kaufman has issued in
yitations to the marriage Of her
daughter, Miss Annie Pearl to Mr.. w
III. G. StertZbach. of Soshocton, Ohio,
at No. 20 Charlotte street, at 4:30 D.
m. Wednesday. the 9th instant.
Miss Mary Ferebee entertained a
party OF friends In very charming
manner at cards Friday evening at
her home at the Naval Hospital. The
dIldiI WAS SlSeu IlOHOT OF MISS
Nellie Currin, of Oxford. N. c., who is
visiting Miss Ferebee. Very attrac-
tive and up-to-date score cards, deco
rated with a golf girl. were given to
the players and soon the game started,
progressive sX-hand euchre being Sc
lected as the amusement. Miss Lissie
billiard and Miss Sallie Holiday cut
for the ladies' prize-a pair OF silver
manicure scissors, and Miss Holiday
winning, she gracefully presented them
to Miss Currtn. DR.. Shipp carried off
the gentlemen's priZe--a clay head
match safe. The BOBBY prlze-a swing
Ing doll, was presented to Miss Mar
guerite Ames. A delightful repast was
then served on the card tables, and 1t
was not until long past midnight that
this pleasant party dlsbanded. Miss
Ferebee's guests on this occasion were
Miss Currin, Miss Ames and Miss Vir-
ginia Wise, of the Navy Yard; Miss
Holiday, OF Portsmouth; Miss Jane
Serpell, Misses Mary Mcguire and
Mabel Chamberlain, Miss Emily and
Mabel Allyn, Miss Hilliard, Miss Ethel
REYNOLDS and Miss Emily Wilson, of
Norfolk; Miss Ruth Ferebee, Dr.,
Shinp, u. S. NJ: Mr. c. w. Thomas
Of sRichmond; Mr.. Carney, Of Church
land; Mr.. Dodrdge. u. s. NJ: Lieut..
Giliner, u. S. N; DR.. Bell, u. 8. NJ:
MIR. Victor Boatwright, Mr.. Winston
Parrish, Mr.. Collins Armistead, Mr..
Richard Parker and Mr.. James Peters.
of Portsmouth,; Mr.. C. w. Sans, Mr..
r. L. Dobie, Mr.. Turner Johnston and
Mr.. Calvert Dey, Of Norfolk.
Although 1t was very cold yesterday
afternoon, a large number attended
the reception which was given at the
Country Club. Huge logs burned and
blazed in the old-fashloned Fireplace,
and threw out their soft fire light and
warmth to the assembled gathering.
Refreshments were served.
Mrs. Lewis Fairchild Cotter gave a
very pleasant party Monday evening III
T honor of Miss Wrightson, OF Eastville,
4 Nd, ;M no lie the guest OF Miss Louise
\ Shel dony oecss On was tea and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
OLD PHONE NO. 500.
NEW PHONE NO. 834.

Monday afternoon Miss Leta Serpell
entertained very pleasantly in honor Of
Miss Blanche Corcoran, of Delaware
The home of Miss Serpell, on Duke
street, was the scene of this happy
gathering. and the hours spent in that
ever fascinating game of progressive
euchre passed all too quickly. A dam
ty and tempting repast was served on
the card tables. after the cards had
been laid aside. Miss Elizabeth Free
man won the lady's prize, a Maude
Adams edition Of the Little Minister"
Mrs. Curtis was presented with the
BOBBY prize. a drum, in order that she
might have something to beat. The
consolation prize, a water-cclor sketch,
was cut for and won by Mrs. Alfred
Page. Altogether the party was most
charming one. Among those who were
present on this occasion were Mrs. C.
*. Curtis, u. s. NJ; Mrs. H. N. Page,
Mrs. Alfred Page, Mrs e. r. Emerich.
Mrs. PhilIp Yeatman, MIS-. n. =. BIS
coe. Mrs. l.. S. Adams. Miss Fairfax
Loving. of Richmond; Miss Corcoran,
Miss Wise, of the navy yard: Miss
Freeman, Miss Kate Bell, Miss Myra
Vaughan. Miss Elizabeth Nash, Miss
Louise Du Barry, Miss Belle Irvine,
Nell Serpell, and Miss Margaret New
ton, of Lecsburg.
Many of our people who have met
Mr.. and Mrs. Allmand Blow during
their frequent visits to Judge Blow,
and their sister. Mrs. Arthur C. Free
man. Of this city, have read with in
terest of the remarkable appreciation
OF an American woman by the Queen
and English society. Mr.. and Mrs. Blow
arc now visiting the Duchess of Marl-
nH ttyiu
the guests Of the Countess of War
wick.
Mr. Thornton Gwathmey gave din
ner at the Country Club last evening
In honor of Miss Julia DENLY. The oc-
casion was a most delightful one and
greatly enjoyed by ali who were pres
ent.
Mr. and Mrs. Burruss Corprew have
returned from New York and Northern
cities where they have been on their
wedding tour, and are stopping at MIR.
and Mrs. Wood Cobbs, in Boush
street
Miss Jane serpeli has returned from
a visit to PHILADELPHIA.
.s..,as
Mrs causey and Mrs. Barton. of suf-
tpiN' were III NorIoik iaSt week.
Miss Lillian Norfleet and Miss Jennie
Wilson Smith, of Suffolk. are the guests
of Mrs n. NJ. Whaley, In Client.
Col Muse. OF the u. S, NJ. c.. gave
an oyster roast Friday afternoon which
was n most enjoyable occasion, and a
source of great pleasure to those who
were invited.
Mr.. Frank Masl entertained a num-
Der of his young friends at card par
ty on Friday evening at the home OF
his mother, Mrs. NJ. P. Mast, on York
street. Progressive euchre was played,
and after the game had ended delight
full refreshments were served on the
small tables. Miss jean Cooke carried
off the girls first honors. while MIR.
Hugh May Burroughs was luck;est
among the boys. The BOBBY prizes
We're won by Miss Byrd Page and Mr..
Robert Hunter. Those who were pres
;ent We're Misses Byrd and Hattie Page,
|; Virginia Gordon, Carolyn Cot1n, Mary
NV llcox. I can CO oke Il mn lie and arrie
sY0fgE IA He SkIyPii lfaIllSs EFT ta& Sharpe
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

"Ben-Hur" Is drawing immense audi
ences to the Broadway Theatre, in New
York, its receipts breaking nll records
ever made on Broadway at regular
prices.
To meet the demand for an early pre-.
sentation Of Jerome Sykes and Edna
wallace Hopper in Chris and the
Votfeurfuf ramp IN New Z urfk,- xlaw
q Erianger have decided to close the
successful run of THE Rogers Brothers
In Wall Street" at the Victoria Thea
ire. Saturday evening, the SOth instant,
! and book Chris and the Wonderful
Lamp" at this play house, to open Mon
day evening, January 1st.- Chris is
now now in Boston at the Boston Museum.
The Rogers Brothers In Wall Street,
Will begin u run there Monday. jan
nary LIST. simultaneously with the first
rev YORK presentation of Chris
Klaw & Erlanger have engaged
Claude Hagen and Ernest Groa to CON
struct and paint the scenery fos- the
new Smith and Herbert onera the Bos-
tonians have in preparation.
Jerome Sykes. as the Twentieth Cen
fury Genie in Chris and the Wonder.
iul Lamp, makes up in one scene as
eoiitSi ASlL OF s. CHARLES F.
tFatty) Bates, the noted New York
horseman, AS he appears at the annual
horse show in Madison Square Garden.
Edna Wallace Hopperas Chris Wag.
staff in Chris and the WonderfIl
Lamp" makes a bewitching appea r.
ance in her boys costumes. Her rid
ing trousers In the first act creates as
great n sensation as did her Greek
dress in La Belle Helene" at the
Casino
One of the most remarkable clrcum.
stances attending Tho production Of
Ben Hur," at the Broadway theatre
in New York, is the fact that this
massive production, with all its seen
cry, practical chariot race, horses and
camels and $50 people, Is effectively
presented on stage but 10 feet Wide
by 40 feet deep.
Panoramic effects are conspicuous
scenic features in Klaw & Erlanger's
productions this year. In "ISen-Hur,
there is the arena scene, containing
5000 square feet OF canvas. which re-
wolves with lightning rapidly to Great
the illusion of the horses running Mt
great speed In the chariot race, and in
Chris and the Wonderful Lamp" there
is panorama depicting voyage at
sea from San Frcncisco to the Island
OF Etheria, the nome of Aladdin in
the Pacific, displaying n mammoth
moving canvas. 30 feet high and 22i
feet long. in two minutes. What
as a dramatic snectecie, CHRIS ard
the Wonderful Lamp" Is as a musical
extravaganza.
+ +.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

Belle Heath. Louise James, Mamie Will
ilams. Leila Hobson: Messrs. Lane KEEL
ly, John and James Farrant. Harold
and Charlie Wrenn, Robert Hunter.
Charlie Tunstall, Wickham Taylor,
Charles Borland. Lawrence Page and
Hugh May Burroughs
Miss Louise Pannill has returned
from visit to Petersburg.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
THEATRICAL.

"Ben-Hur" Is drawing immense audi
ences to the Broadway Theatre, in New
York, it's receipts breaking oil records
ever made on Broadway at regular
prices.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
REP AIRING

This department is the largest In the
city, city. We are now employing four work
men, engraSer.. two watchma kers L and
s'eweler. These men are all experts in
their line, and we are confident we can
take care Of any work You may trust to
US. and turn It out promptly and in first
class shape. This department is second
TO mono in the South. So
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

Christmas Is the time for coming to-
gether. Go home by the Seaboard Air
Line One and e-thitd fares for the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
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Have YOU sore Throat. Pimples. Cop.
GERS, IN {, Mepth; HalrI Failing Write
COOK asREAiEDYi9CO,, 1911 81 MASONIC
rEslFLE GR b ssS
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. Tho Kind You Have Always Bought s'sss's's sssss sss Q, &9zZlSzw

Ballard's Snow Liniment cures rheu. matism. neuralgia. headach. sick head ache, sore throat. cuts. sprains, ,cruises, old sores, cOrns. and all pain and in- flammatiOn. The most penetrating liniment on earth. Try it, soc. Webb x Sanders.
 Wilber A Hey has accepted a position with Mir. Moore, the contractor, as private secretary and time keeper Wilber is hustling young man. is a typewriter of no mean ability, and will no doubt give his employer the best of satisfaction.
 Miss Sadie Vinson. charming young lady of Southern Illinois. who has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. Hassenback for several months, is SO delighted with Forrest City that we learn she has decided to make this her future home.
 w. Irby Jones arrived in the city last week on visit to his parents, MT. and Mrs. John 1. Jones, and brother and sister, Jno. I. Jr., and Mrs. Alice Matthews. Irby is in the railway mail service with headquarters at Den nisOn, Texas.
 We are filling all order for late and up. .tOdate music at 40 per cent from list price. All 50-cent pieces furnished at 30 cents, and others in proportion. We want your music trade. Call and get catalogue of 10-cent music. Land- voigt X Vadakin.
 E. J. Barrow was so elated over his success in fishing with minnows last 1 week. that he induced 5. E. Trapp, Jr. to go with him to Otter Pond Monday afternoon. Trapp being an experienced angler. under his guidance. they both met with good luck.
 T. NJ. Hughes, of Linden, through Russell. Graham x Co.,, sent TIE TIMES office Monday, a stalk of cotton 10 in. high and a stalk of corn 20 inches high. He has forty acres of each. The fertility of the land along the St. Fran cis river is wonderful.
 z. c. Cadle, Cash, Ark. writes For several years 1 was troubled with tor pid liver and costiveness. and Dr. M A. Simmons Liver Medicine cured me Think it much stronger than Zeiin's or Black Draught. as it acts with half the amount. J. II. Dunavant < Co.
 John Greenwood and George Mer. ritt. two negroes, became involved in a dispute about a COW Tuesday night and in tue melee which ensued. Green; wood was shot by Merritt. The par. ties live near the Cut Off, in Lee couh' ty. We could not learn further par ticulars.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19

1 rotate Growers Before selling your p)tatoes, don fail to see NJ. ,Jacobsou
 Mrs: Mary Shade returned from orinkley Friday. after very enjoyable visit with friends. '"'0 stove wood delivered to any part of lhe city for D cents per load by Fms sell, Graham & Co.
 Go and see Dr. Stimson about vour uentai work at reasonable prices Office al Dr. Whites.
 c. A. Folbre went to Cincinnati Sun. uay. thence to Aurora, Ind, to visit relatives and friends.
 The oldest is the best. We have whisky from to s years old. T. C. Folbre & Co. Try it.
 A. J. Vaccaro, of Brinkley, was in town Wednesday circulating among his numerous friends.
 ID. G. Cook went te Little Rock. Hot springs and other points last week on business and pleasure.
 Work commenced Monday on the Choctaw road. giving employment to all who desire to work.
 For medicinal purposes our Old Tan. nissee has no superior. T. c. Folbre & Co. We have others.
 w. F. Carloss. of Memphis. was in the city a couple of days the latter part Of last week on business.
 Don't forget the Cumberland Rye. It IS the best whiskey on the market. Sold only by Ike Mallory.
 R. J. Izard visited McCrory and Memphis on business the first of the week returning Tuesday.
 Will Holwell, rising young mer- chant. of Palestine. was doing the city lu a business way Friday.
 Farmers Delight--the best Potato Flow and Cultivator in the world, for sale by Russell, Graham & Go.
 Sid Lynch. of Lee county, was in the city on business and circulating among his numerous friends Saturday.
 R. J. Williams came in Tuesday from d professional visit to the north ern portion of the levee district.
 Buy Blickensderfer Typewriter of Landvoigt & Vadakin-S50. The best low price machine on the market.
 All kinds of wood delivered at 75 ppntg lha1 I oau nrdaru f NY D Evans grocery. George Bottoms
 Sol. Lewis spent Sunday and Mon- day in Memphis with his family and numerous friends, and on business.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19

Mrs. Clara (Webb) Smith, of Marion arrived in the city Wednesday on visit to her mother and many friends. A new musical instrumenr-the Harp Guitar-is now on exhibition a, the Newsstand. It is a 10-stringed in. strument and must be seen to be ap- precisted. We have them in Oak and Walnut.
 That dark brown taste and horrid breath you have in the morning is caused by an inactive liver. Some med icines relieve for awhile others for a few days, but Heroine cures. Webb 4 Sanders.
 Endless in variety, varied in assort. snt. is the large grocery stock of w. T. Sanders the tastes of the most fas. tidious epicurians can be gratified by the choicest delicaeies on tue market at his store.
 l.. O. Mcdaniel was in town yester. day on business. He thinks too much rain is doing the crops an injury, and says the worms have greatly damaged the late potatoes. Hislittle girl, Nonie, has the measles.
 Willie Lee Parham is still confined to his bed, though he was able to walk out little Wednesday. He is quite weak, but his friends and relatives hope he will be able to come down town again soon.
 Is your child puny, peeked aud peev- ish l? Does it have convulsions If so, it has worms. Whites Cream Vermi. fnge is the only safe cure. Every bot tie is guaranteed to bring worms, 25c. Webb S Sanders.
 Mrs. Rena Hughes, of Linden, was in town Saturday on business. Mrs. Hughes is one of the successful plant CTS of the county. and manages large plantation on business principles hence her success.
 Sour stomach, fullness after eating. fiatulence are all caused by imperfect digestion. Prickley Ash Bitters cor rects the disorder at once. drives out badly digested food and tones the stomach, liver and bowels. J. H. Tip. ton.
 Mir. and Mrs. Phil Crutcher and Miss Mary of Pine Bluff, were in the city the first of the week and were guests of Dr. Crutcber and family. Mrs. Crutcher was called from here to St. Louis to attend the bedside of a relative.
 Miss Mary Williams left for widener Monday, where she has secured class in music. Miss Mary is Il finished mu- sician and bright little lady, and we regret to part with her even fora short time. We wish her success in her un dertaking.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19

An obituary and several communica- tions were unavoidably crowded out in this issus.
 Open door policy may be the correct | thing for summer. but right now Jesse Moore" is the best policy to have-it's pure-that's sure. The regular weekly dance was given at the McCrary hall Monday night. and as usual WAS highly enjoyed by quite a number of the society folks.
 Mrs. A. J. Vaccaro and son, Andrew | Joseph GazZola. of Brinklev, came oyer Saturday for visit of a week or so with relatives and friends. We have frst-class new sewing ma chine for sale cheap for cash or on easy payments. Call and see 1t and get terms. Landvoigt & Vadakin. Something new almost every day at the Newsstand. New novelties. new books. new magazines. Come in fre- quently and look over the stock. Supply your culinary from the gro. cery of W. T. Sanders, and have the assurance that you get the best. the freshest and the cheapest groceries.
 Economize in your feed bill by plant Ing Bermuda grass pasture. It is a luxury tO your stock and producer of the best quality of flesh, fat and milk. Pimples, boils and other humors ap- pear when the blood gets impure. The best remedy is Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine. J. H. Dunavant x Co. On June 18th, 18th and 20th. the ChOctaw & Memphis Railroad will sell tickets to Louisville and return at one fare, plus S2, limit to return June 26th.
 Judge Geo F. Taylor and John Cat ling left for Hot Springs Monday, as delegates to attend the Grand Lodge K. F.. which met in that city Tuesday.
 If. out of sorts. :" cross and peevisb, take Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Med. cine. Cheerfulness will return and life acquires new Zest. ]. H. Dunavant x Co.
 Master Chas. Paslay, of Brinkley. was in the city Sunday. The young man has a host of admiring friends in Forrest City, and they all enjoy his visits.
 Health, strength and nervejforce fol- low the use of Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine, which insures good di- gestion and assimilation. J. H. Duna- want & Co.
 Mrs. Adam Bach. of Newport. who had been spending a week in the city. the guest of home folks. and visiting numerous friends, returned home Sat urday night.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19
Prescriptions l!
THE PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST

MT. and Mrs. Lou Varror, of Mem phis, are visiting in the city and are guests of their relatives, Mir. and Mrs. l.. k. GrObmyer.
 Mrs. Hattie Ford. nee Slaughter, of Marianna, was Tn the city Friday even- ing en route home from Memphis. She was charming guest of the family of Gen. Taylor.
 Mir. and Mrs. A. Gluck. of Memphis. | after visiting several weeks in Hot Springs, arrived here Wednesday, and are guests of A. Meyer and family and other friends.
 You cannot accomplish any work or business unless you feel well. If you feel" used up-tired out, take Dr. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine. J. II. Dunavant < Go.
 Judge N. W. Norton, Hon. R. J. Williams and Rev. x. E. Fizer went to Marianna Wednesday to attend the Lee county chancery court, in which ! they had business.
 We are informed that Mir. J. w. | Aven will erect modern residence in | the near future. near the site of Mrs. Nellie Buford's new home. Let's have more of them.
 Mrs. Mary Trotter, of Madison, was 1 the guest of Mrs. D. I. Hunter the first of the week. Mrs. Trntter is one of the oldest and most highly esteemed | ladies of the county.
 Mrs. T. c. Folbre. with Frank, Gene and Gerald, accompanied by Miss | Courtney, left Monday for visit to Newport. Mir. Folbre accompanied ;hem as far as Brinkey.
 On account of the Teachers Conven- tion at Newport the C. & M., will sell tickets at one and one third fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale 18th and 20th, Limit-23d.
 Capt. R. NJ. Smith, of Wynne, accom- panied by hls beautiful little son, Charles. was in tine city Tuesday on business. They were guests of Judge and Mrs. N. ". Norton. Mrs. Anna Bell Shelton nee Hearon daughter of Rev. MT. IIearon. former. | ly of this city. now of Cotton Plant, is visiting in the city. and is a guest of the family of the Rev. J. A. Mason We have another complete line-2i titles-of that beautiful series of books -" The WEat is Worth While. A lsC a lot of new juveniles bound in boards at 25c. Landyolgt tS Vadakin Purify the sewers of the body and stimulate the digestive organs to main tain health. strength and energy
 Prickley Ash Bitters is tonic for the kidneys, liver and bowels. J. II. Tip ton.
 Mrs. Maude Gurley went to Little
 Rock saturday night. where sine spent few days most pleasantly. While
 away she was the guest of Mrs. Pets
 Ring. She returned home "Wednesday evening.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19

We learn that there will be wed. ding in town about the first of June. and no failure is contemplated this time.
 Miss Clifford Nash returned yester- day from the Bluff City after visit of several days very pleasantly with friends.
 The Macabees will give an ice cream supper next Tuesday night in the park. There will be music. All are invited,
 Just received at the Newsstand lot of new 10 cent novels-standard works of fiction by the best authors. Call and see them,
 w. T. Sanders, the grocer. carries a full line of tin and crOckery ware which is being sold every day at astonishingy low figure.
 E. Hurley, who had been on the sick list for three weeks. was able to get out again last week, and is gradually gain ing strength. Ike Mallory has fitted up the rooms l over his place of business for sleeping apartments and can accommodate the travelling public. Mrs. Edward Roleson, who had been visiting relatives and friends in the Bluff City for several days, returned home Wednesday. There will be "Coin '' reception at | d. .seN A iv,,., 1 in the near future for the benetit of the Old Ladies Home. | Owing to unavoidable circumstances which prevent its publication this week l the delinquent tax list will not appear until our next issue.
 Vollmern whiskey represents the highest type of pure Kentnckey whisky and none but first class places serve 1t. Ask for "Vollmer. | W. $. Thomas. of Democrat, was d pleasant caller at this office saturday. He was en route home from business l trip over the bottoms. Dr. Stimson, the dentist, is here. and those wishing work done should go to l him at once and make an engagement. Office at Dr. Whites.
 Col. Harrington. of the C. x NJ. Ky, is quoted as saying that the business or the company for April was tue largest
 the road has ever had.
 Ed. ". II. Paslay returned We'd nesdav night from Louisville, Where lie had been as a delegate to the South- ern Baptist conveiltion.
 In the judgement of people who ap.
 prpciate a good article, Vollmer
 whisky stands at the head. Try 1t and
 be convinced of its purity.
 Miss Jennie Evans. of Memphis, came over Saturday night to spend few days visiting the family of her
 mother. Mrs. J. J. Finnarty.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19
WEATHER SIGNALS,

WHITE FLAG-Clear or fair. BLUE FLAG-Rain or snow. TRIANGULAR BLACK FLAG-*Temperatur signal.
 WHITE WITH BLACK CESTER-Cold wave. HALF WHITE AND HALF BLUE-Showers.
 above white or blue flag denotes rising temperature; If below these flags, denotes falling temperature.