The Green Forest tribune., 1900-06-14

Mining leases and other legal blanks at THE TRIBUNE office,
 Some paint is badly needed on the buildings on Main street,
 Miss Stella La Rue of Eureka Springs is visiting with the family of J. M. Whitehead,
 w. E. Havener has been given a con- tract for putting two coats of paint on the M. E. s. church.
 If you go to Eureka Springs stop at Wilson's Restaurant. You will get the best the market affords. Regular meals 20 cents. 4-t0
 Hon. w. R. Phillips tells us that he is thinking seriously of taking in the Democratic National Convention at Kansas City, which convenes July 1.
 There is a pressing need for two or three more church buildings in Green Forest. THE TRIBUNE hopes to see some early movements made in that direction,
 Messrs. Hoag & McGruderhav bought the 22-foot lot, just south of their store now in course of construction, and will soon begin the erection of another store room.
 Coxsey Bros. will close out their ele- gant stock of Summer Clothing at great ly reduced prices. Ifyou want a pretty, cheap suit for the Fourth, now is your opportunity,
 Col, Len Nunnally writes his family that he is suffering from erysipelas on his leg and is compelled to get around on crutches. He is staying with cus- toners, however, and says he is selling lots of shoes.
 A fishing party comprising Ed Puck ett and wife, W. l.. Capps and wife, Tom Capps and wife and Mamie, Puck ett visited White river last week. They report pleasant outing and claim to have angled some fine fish. Elder J. L. Taylor the missionary for the Carroll County Association of Mis- sionary Baptists, began series of meet ings here last Friday night. Elder Tay- Tor is a strong man in the pulpit and we hope his work here may result in great good to the town and community. Go out to hear him.
 The Masonic lodge of Green Forest elected the following officers for the en- suing year at the regular meeting on last Saturday night; G. M. Wallace, Worshipful Master; c. R. Blasingame, Senior Warden; o. c. P. Grim, Junior Warden; w. A. Butt, Secretary: and J. L. Russell, Treasurer.
 The Band Boys mailed out their order for new uniforms Monday, with instruc tions to rush that they may be received in time for use on the Fourth. The pur- chase is made from Cincinnati regalia establishment, and the suits are of the latest pattern. There is no doubt but that our band will present gay appear ance when these suits are received.
 The front of the Hoag -McGruder store building is going to be beauty in every sense of the word. It is cut from yellow sand stone, displaying elegant taste and ability of workmanship. The building will be only one story, but the front wall will go up eight feet above the Intel and present almost as much height as any of the two-story buildings. The walls of the building are now almost done. At the present rate of progress the building will be ready for occupancy by the mid dle of July.
 The Children's Day exercises in Green Forest Sunday were well attended, the church being crowded to its utmost ca pacity. The little folks maintained their well established reputation as delightful entertainers on this occasion. The pro- gram was divided, part of it being ren- dered in the forenoon and part of it at night. Interesting and impressive talks were made to the children by Prof. Bur- ney and c. w. Mckinney in the morn ing and by Elders Armstrong and Taylor at night. Children's Day is always a big day in Green Forest.
 The Dolhoff Construction Company, who had sub-contract for the grading of nine miles of the railroad, from 27 to 36, have thrown up their job, and, we are informed, left Sunday with their outfit for Springfield, Mo. It seems