The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-17

l a letter from Capt. J. w. Beck ana
| family who are soj0urniug in Atlantic
City, New Jersey, states that the ear
tain is improving in health and that
much ENJOYMENT is being found IN
the healthful surf and the inyigorating,
salty sea-breezes. Capt. Wynne and
wife are also IN the Jersey resort for
tue summer. The latter gentleman is
improving in health rapidly.
A dozen young misses gave an onting
! Il was quite a pleasant affair, but I'M
| fortunately !, bashfulness narred the
| pleasures somewhat. 1t was arranged
that each young lady invite an escort.
but owing to timidity only two young
lads were invited-WiIlie- Belser and
Blanton Neel. A good time was had,
Notwithstanding the absence OF the
boys.
The objectionable sin IN St. Francis
county is hog stealing. and one Sam
Jackson. a saffron hued Individual, was
brought to sternly realize this fact last
| Monday. Sam was met on Washing
ton street with hobbted hog, on his
way to market. Mr.. Aven Of the firm
| of AveR II O'IIrien. accosted him and
bargained for the hog Sam tn
come to the store and. get his money.
When the store was reached Aven
thought he recognized the mark, and
called in Sam Hodges. Hodges said
the mark Was DR.. Stones. When DIR.
Stone WAS called, the negro made n
break Tor liberty. Then commenced
| the most exciting Of races, Up the
railrOad'for half uife the negro took
the lead, but the lotger the chase the
more numerous became the pursuers.
Like fox the negro crossed lots and
took the back track but WAS finally
overtaken in CusLaw by mounted
huntsman. jackson was brought be-
fore Squire Gormau. and knowing the
kopelessness of his case, waived ex-
| animation, and is now behind the bars.
Miss Pearl Crippen is spending the
| week nj Madison with relatives and
numerous friends. The Young lady
| will ga to Fayetteville in short time
and vii be 4 student in the State Uni.
versitt during the term 1900 1901.
Many friends In this rOmmuhity wish
her most profitable year and the
highest measure OF success in her
classes. She is, ohe of st. Francis
OOuutyB UitSutcSk ssbeA suItcos ueuBu-
tiers and her record IN local schools
gives her honorable. distinction Ms y
| careful and thOrOukh student. Miss
Crippen finished wfih first hOnors from
Crawiey Ridge Institute ut the close OF
and unceasing energy surrounded her
self with meritoriouA praise and de-
serving hOnors. An ambitious girl with
an aim in life filled with noble pur-
poses and aspirations nOurishing an
inspiration WHICH pOintAeyer to higher
attachments, are elements Of character
which she possesses and which com.
mand the admiration 0f all persons
who delight in the achievements OF
genius and intelligence. We bird true
pleasure in applaudin9 the efforts OF
one so deserving.
Miss Martha Hatcher has recently
accepted u lucrative position with the
firm Of Russell. Graham u Co.. MS
assistant accountant, and her presence.
in the Office of this big merchandise
establishment shows that ability and
deserving Qualifications are speedily
recognized and appreciated. The girls
are forging 10 the front in business
circles and their presence in public
places will exercise an elevating and
Purifying inAueitce that cannot be r.
linaat+d. Othpr.S lhms In the city are
preparing to fClb& the precedent OF
RUSSELL, Graham Il Co, and additional
or portunities will seon be offered other
young ladies tn epter the office and
salesrOom. We take pride in noting
these facts. They prove that the mar.
row prejudices heid,axainst the work
ing girl by the sterher sex, are giving
place to the broader spirit of Renerosi.
ty aud liberality, and instead OF consid-
ering the kitchen and wash-tub and
the supervision Of household duties her
only sphere Of usefulness, she is being
sought and welcomed rs a worthy COM
paniOR in the counting rooms, occupy
ing with just as much grace and acct.
racv her position aRODg the money
changers. aud appearing to just as
good advantage at the clerical desk AS
she does at the piano. rocking the era.
die or running the sewing machine.