The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-15


those who believe in mad dogs.
though this one looked MS though he
had u perfect right to be mad rs he
was so thin that it would naturally be
supposed that he had not had anything
to eat for several days. and not much
for weeks. 1t is more than likely that
the panQs of hunger caused him to
I. bite at everything. lie was chased
and shot.
Miss Katie Rollwage. accompanied
by her mother, went to Memphis Tues.
day morning, where she was joined the
same evening by her sister, Mrs. Min
ME Harrison and both went tn Bristol,
Virginia. the former To enter the South
western University AS a pupil, ard the
latter Ms tutor in the music department.
They will he absent for the usual term
of mouths, and will be greatly missed
by their relatives aud the social circles
in which they are prominent factors.
their stay i'm Bristol. and that 1t will
be in every way beneficial to them.
The Exchange Meat Market is fast
making a reputation for first class ser
vice and fine meats. The manner in
which this firm turns out meats to its
customers is giving satisfaction. This
is evidenced by their increased patron
age. The firm is rapidly establishing
itself into the good graces of the public
by reason of its prompt business meth.
DDS Messrs. Wood II Kirby, the sue
cessors to Wood & Davis. employ an
experienced butcher and meat cutter
who thoroughly understands his bust.
ness, and takes worthy pride In turn
ing out the best meats. When you
have AN appetite for something good
and tootbsome in the meat line. don't
fail to ask the Exchange Meat Market
what they have. 1t is more than like
ly that you will be pleased in ordering
your meats from them. Telephone
No. 20. Free delivery.
Uncle Bob Lyons. an old darkey who
is well known throughout the county,
and who lives on his farm "a few miles
south of Madison. narrowly escaped
death Tuesday evening by being run
over by wagon. Uncle Bob was
hauling load of lumber from Madi-
SON to tins city. aud while driving
down the old school house hill In the
eastern part of town. his mules becam me
unmanagable. Having no britchings
on them and no lock-cllain on the wag-
on. it WAS an impOsSibiity for Il q
team to hold the heavy load of lumbt \
in check. The mules were running at
a rapid speed when Uncle Bob was
thrown from the wagon which passed
over his body inflcting internal in
juries OF the chest which will probably
prove very serious il not fatal. There
WAS an excited crowd soon gathered
about the unfortunate man and he was
taken to the Johnson hotel where the
best of attention was given him.
The season for lawn parties is fast
drawing to d close and rs the leaves
begin to turn and we realize that the
time is so short before these delightful
outdoor entertainments will be but
pleasant dreams OF the past-0nly joy
Gus remembrances of happy hours spent
close to natures heart-we find our
selves regreting that they have been so
few. In demonstration of the fore
going, lawn fetes have characterized
the social functions of the week. Otto
Rollwage jr., and Miss DeFelling gave
lovely outdoor party last Monday
night at their beautiful home. COM
pllmentary To their charming and pOpu-
lar fr:end, Miss Euiioe Avery. OF Hot
Springs, which event was replele with
amusements and jplIities. About forty
happy lads and lasSies participated.
The beauty and grace of the lovely
hOnoree was the theme of conversation.
and the Inspiration for numerous de-
served compliments and tender heart
spoken epethets. Refreshments were
served at Il convenient hour.
Rob,. l.. Pettus having moved into
the McCrary Building, IA previously
announced, now has his immense stock
nicely and conveniently arranged. so
that 1t Is one of the most attractive
stores that one sees in towns of this
size. In fact it would do credit To those
of much larger population, Mr.. Pettus
went To Memphis last week for the pur
pose of purchasing tie balance of his
Fall and Winter Stock, which con-
slsts OF complete line of General Mer-
Dry Goods. Dress Goods.
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Clothing.
Ladies' and Gentemen's Furnishings.
Groceries. Hardware. Queensware.
harness, Furniture. and other lines too
numerous to mention. These goods
have arrived and are being
displayed by competent corps
of assistants, and he Is pre-
pared to supply your wants. A visu
tn his store will afford you pleasure
and he VIII treat You cordially. His is
one of the most complete stores in this
city and he is reaching out for Your
trade, so when you want to buy goods
at bottom figures give him Il call and
price the goods. He Is offering special
prices fur Monday. aud tells You about
1t IN his advertisement which appears
IN tins paper every week.
The graduating class of the Crowley
Ridge lnstitu'e. 1899. were entertained
~ honor ut her son. by Mrs. n. w.
Norton. Monday night. The members
OF the class are Miss Olive Calling.
Messrs. WILDER Alley. Tom Davis. Ash
bel Neel and Ted Norton. These were
privileged to invite one friend, which
they did, and the fortunate ones were
MIR. Woodie Paslay. and Misses Norma
Taylor, Mary Nerwin, Matte Cum
mines, and Elise Prewett. Walter
German. jr.. who will go to the State
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