The Green Forest tribune., 1899-05-11

on account ot high waters last Sunday He was on his way 10 his old home at Harrison and to visit the mineral country. When asked concerning the boom he is getting tor governor in 1900, MT. Hull stated he is not 8 candidate, but he did not know what the future may develop. He greatly appreciates the manifestations. of many warm friends over the State in mentioning his name so kindly in this regard. MT. Hull has made a most excellent Secretary of State. His record has been beyond re- proach in every particular, and it is our humble opinion that he can be the next governor ot Arkan- sas if he wants to be.
 DIED: Mrs. Amanda Hummer, wife of T. l.. P hummer, of measles on last Sunday afternoon. Her death occurred at Eureka Springs, where she had been for some time with the hope of ben eftting her health. Mrs. Hummer had been almost a total invalid for several years and her frai condi- ton rendered her an easy victim of the measles. She was about 30 years old and woman we'll be- liked. She leaves a husband and two children who have the deepest sympathy of the community. The intorment was made at the Zion HlIl cemetery Monday afternoon, funeral services being conducted by Rev. Armstrong.
 w. J. Oneal and his wife of To- cum were in Green Forest on their usual trading expedition Tuesday. Mir. Oneal tells us that he and W. W. Davis Of Polo have just return ed from a visit 10 Mr. O's. father, Uncle Charley Oneal at Republic, Mo. Uncle Charley is enjoying fine health this spring for person of his age, being now in his 92nd year, The Oneal family is remark able for longevity, In Uncle Charley's family there were F children, 10 of whom are stil! living, and all bld fair to see many years of activity yet. =5
 Miss Margie Usrey, aged 2l years, daughter of William Usrey, resid- ing near Osage post office, was drowned in Osage creek last Thurs day. The young lady had gone on horseback to her uncle's across the creek to stay all night Wednes- day night, and on her return home Thursday morning, in some way she was thrown into tho creek, and when found was some distance below the ford with all sign of Iito extinct. The folks had no thought of her fate until the animal came home without her, after which a search was made with the above result.
 Young James Hammon came out of his pistol case a flying. That is, the jury acquitted him, and the boys say he left the scene of the trial in a rush, presumably for the reason he feared that he might be called upon to answer for some other offense. It seems that the jury excused him for the reason that he argued that he was on a journey, which, as matter of fact, was no excuse for his impru- dent conduct whatever. But if the people are satisfied with the out come of this case, We have no obj ections to offer.
 County Examiner W. R. Phillips requests us to call special attention to the vote on the uniformity of text books in the coming annual school elections, He is anxious that the question be passed upon by the electors in full turnout. He has sent copies of the new law to directors in each district, but he fears the matter may be over looked in some places.
 pr. Poynor went to Eureka Springs Thursday to attend the meeting of the County medical society. The meeting of this organization was almost com
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