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The Forrest City times., 1900-12-28
A Fine Line Cook STOVES,
 ATKINS * HORNE

The most complete and feautiful line of Lace and Embroidery ever shown in Forrest City, just received direct from importer, may be inspected at Russell, Graham & Co.'S Mammoth store.
 Miss Katie Rollwage returned Satur- day morning from Bristol. Va., where she IS student III the S. w. V. I. The young lady has spent q most profitable term and returns 10 us at this hapt V season with additional charms and ac compishments.
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-28
LOCAL ADDENDA.

Boiled Ham, 30c ID. Trcc < Altman
 THE TIMES wishes you happy and prosperous New Year.
 Mrs. J. k Stockard left Sunday to spend the holidays with relatives in 1 Florence, Ala. Mir. Stockard accom- panied her as far as the BIuff City. Do you notice the distinct and pleasant flavor pussesseG by the "Old Vollmer" whiskey, 1t is the result of purity TIC. FoiLre & Co.,, Forrest City. Ark,
 DeWitt's Little Early Risers are dainty little pills, but they never fail to cleanse the liver. remove ahstrgctionS and invlgorate the system. J. II Dun- ayant.
 Get your wedding invitations at TIE TI3IEs office. We duplicate the | handsomest steel plate at less than
 half the price. The finest work guar
 teed or no charge.
 l Mr. Y. B. Terry, accompanied by his 1 bright little son, Johnnie. came in from
 the West Monday morning and spent l the week with the family of his brother,
 Mir Jas. A. Terry or thls city. There are no better values than those 1 offered by Pettus & Bnford in Trunks l Vaises, Telescopes, Satchels, etc. 1 They have a large assortment from
 which to make yoNr selections. | ] Will IIolwell and Hamlet Terrell. of l Palestine, are frequent visitors to the i city these days. These gallant young l gentlemen find the society of two of our most charming girls very pleasing Little TriXle," the musical melo- l drama at the opera house Saturday,
 Jan. ), is ful of heart interest startling | scenes and sensational clmaxes. It is novelty ill the way of musical per formanceS.
 Mr. and Mrs. B. F. McCrarv held 1 family reunion and dining Wednesday | evening. Among those who enjoyed
 The feast were Commissioner and Mrs 1 Tom McClendon and Mr. and Mrs.
 Max Stuart.
 If you require a pure, mellow whis- key, or all old and excellent wine for table or medicinal nse, send or phone your order to T. c. Folbre & Co. The goods handled by this firm are not sur passed by any.
 In two weeks Dr. Long will make tour of the surrounding towns and will be out of the city for at least two ! weeks. Have yonr dental work done | at once. that you may not be incon- Venienced by his absence Worms take refuge in the small in- testines, where they Gan easily multiply Whites Cream Vermfuge will destroy these parasites. The verdict of the people tells plainly how well il has sue ceeded. Price 25 cents. Webb X San ders.
 MT. J. A. Whittenton, of YOcona.
 was in the city Wednesday and ad- vanced the figures on his subscription
 for one year. MT. Whittenton says our Christmas edition was all right and 1 that TIE TIMES is q good paper all the | year round.
 Do you covet true happiness Then
 think of some worthy Individual who 1 would appreciate remembrance for | Christmas, but who is unable to enjoy
 many mxuries, by reason of limited
 means, go to Uunavants and pick them
 out nice present. If you do not find real pleasure in such proceeding
 then we are no prophet.
 e M%.ap~
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-28
Groceries,

9rrncnrioc This department every household Ii
 kept fresh with goods week The best brands of canned goods at the prices Try Big flour you want line bread and cakes Our African deli oas We have Teas Spices Extracts Sugars Soap Bucng and everything in Staple Goods.
 Get into the procession Jewery and FLINT Woeon
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-28

UnderETear. R,hSa. RIiGn sqil'. Tai;: and all kinds and prices in Mems and Womcn's Underwear. Also Neckwear. Gents Furnishings of all kinds, styles and qualities.
 FLINT Wagons are not expensive.
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-28

Shcnc Be shod. Comfort and durability what in
 Shoe Style too is something the satisfaction of the NuoOei UoOoS, for all kinds of popleadres f bov % Etc misses and men, They gioveftung late
 prees My store Is headquarters for E. Snag. troof Rubber Boots This boot friends, bestm on the merican continent other ASK my customers who have for the also nave kubbers overshoes, Sckers and Duck
 There none better than FLINT WAGONS
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-28

Nations Our stock of Notions is almost endless variety ~' hardly know what We havea nco of that cant The c. B. ". K Nursing Ev. ry woman knows what these Our prico $ rlght
 We have big line of aces Embroderes Belts Ribbons Kid Gloves, Hosiery zephy Buttons Thread Insertion Tape,
 We have a special line of Umbrellas Mems Cloves
 sa~once you ride FLINT you'll buy Wagon
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-28
GARD OF THAEKS.

desire 10 most heartily thank St. Francs County for the far and liberal accorded me during the past shall endeavor all times and hearty attention will be given a call
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-28

roc Our stock embraces the very creations of OA 0o'' manufacturers AllWOo Crepon Patterns Ali, Noodc Wool enriettas Silk Warp Outing Fanns Ginghams OoV@ Cacos Nice Inc of Fancy Linngs Bindings and
 
 all personally selected by who Goods Hc knows what they has styles and color, and asonIshingy will be surprised and delighted the variety beauty quality of this seasons
 We sell FLINT WAGONS
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-28

Have received carloads Bedroom
 IA O' Chifonirs, Wardobes, Folding Beds Tables Chas Rocking Chairs Beds, Springs, all cotton Mattresses Rugs Mating, Window Shades Curtain Poles of Hardware Tnwar Queensware Cooking and Heating better.
 There of other and examine the stock, and let me prce you
 am sole agent the Royal owprce Sewing Ma chine earth, and FLINT WAGONS
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-28

Blankets -anG nI'- %Go,, So1orsS Th'tS s big stock. 75c up. All kinds of Comlol Is, Marsci!les QuIts They are fine, and keep you warm and healthy in the winter.
 Ever see a FLINT WAGON?
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-28

Boiled Ham, 39c ID. Tricc & Altman. THE TIMES wishes you d happy and prosperous New Year.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04
A Foot Ball Player Hurt.

Chicago, Sept. 27.-Lawrence
Pierson, of Lexington, Mo, Lake
Forest University's halfback, was
dangerously hurt in yesterday S
game with the South Division high
school. Paralyzed, half conscious,
he lies at the Presbyterian hoSpit-
al near the North shore college.
During the game Pierson attempt
ed hurdle play, fell and struck
full on his head. When picked up
he was unconscious. An examin.
alton showed that his spine had
been so injured in the scrimmage
that almost total paralysis had fol,
lowed the shock.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04
Married..

Mr.. George h. Corner, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Corner, OF
this city, was married yesterday
at Garfield, Wash. to Miss Grace
Carter, of ColfaX, that state.
George is well remembered in
Mexico. The MESSAGE joins his
many friends here in wishing him
and his young bride much pros
perity and bon voyage thru life.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04
G. w. Ham,.

This man is district deputy for
the Modern Woodmcn order for
this section of Missouri. His
home is in Mexico. He is a most
efficient worker. Last week the
home team Of Mexico Camp pre-
sented Mr.. Ham with beautiful
gold ring in token of their appre-
citation of his labors in behalf of
WOodcraft. Ncighhor Ham is
justly proud of his gift.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04
A Bit of Mormon Realism.

Salt Lake, Utah, Sept. Is
Three sons of Lorenzo Snow, pres
ident of the Mormon Church, have
brought suit against their father
on the charge of refusal to support
his legal wife, their mother. They
also declare that the favorite wife,
with whom the Mormon president
is living, is trying to induce him
to deed all his property to her.
This would leave his other wives
and children in poverty.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

1t is said that Il passage of
Scripture was mostly the cause of
IA case which was tried in the Au-
drain Circuit Court last week. 1t
was a suit for the cost of IL tomb
stone. The inscription was to be
the following Scripture: "The
Lord is my Shepherd, | shall not
want" The tombstone people got
it, "The Lord is my Shepherd,
shall not fear" and they lost their
case in the court.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04
A Cross Continent Road.

topeka, 'Hpl. -. - ne lloll-
an feature of the Good Roads con
grcss is the agitation for II nation
al highway. The road is intended
|" extend across the c"h'll''llt' ~"
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'lhcr" Is enough elbow grraN"
gong to waste III the JalIN, aNN-
lumS ANA allnShouScS OF Kansas IL
lone, SAID w. II. Moore, prcSl-
dent OF III" National Good k"adS
and Improvement Association, t"
bulld IoO miles OF good maradhm
road each year. y national move
mcnt IS now forming to puma a
national highway across the cont
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04
Five Inch Snow.

Evanston, Wy, Sept. 2G.-Thc
country between Granger and Ev-
anston, Wy, iscovered with about
five inches of snow on the level.
Cattlemen fear that this early fall
Of snow means hard, long win
ter, and are preparing for q
siege.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04
Glue Blood POISONING.

Poplar Bluff, Mo-, Sept. 2S.-
Ralph Mudelson, Il prominent
young man, died this morning af-
ter four days illness. He was
mixing glue a week ago and some
If the fluid entered II small cut on
his finger, causing blood poison
ing.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04
Mrs. Conger to Her Sister.

Chicago, Sept. 2S.--A letter
from +. II. Congcr, wife of the
United States minister in Pckin,
was received yesterday by Mrs. j.
:. Mcconnell, sister of Mrs.
Congcr, who lives in this city. 1t
was the first mail communication
to come from Pckin since the
siege. The letter came thru the
State department and is as follows:
"Prkin, China, Aug. lG, 1900.
We are alive and safe. Our
! troops arrived the 14th. Oh, what
rejoicing. What Il day it was. If
YOU could only have seen us you
could realize little the true feel
ing of the heart. Heart spoke to
| heart.
I'VE had been bcscigcd in the
British legation ever since June
20, under fire day and night. At
times the battle would be terrific.
1t would seem that they were right
upon us. But they were not .
They tried to shoot Us and kill MS
with their bullets and shells, then
to burn us up, then to blow us W
with their mines, and at last tU
starve us out. No, this is not all;
they kept laying traps 70 get us ia
come out Of our fortified city with
promises to escort us 10 TiCn TSln
or to go to the Tsung Iii Iamcn to
be under their protection. We did
not listen to them.
1--WE ate horse and mule meat
and it was good; we ate rice, rice,
rice, and it was good. | tell yor
we are grateful; we know how to
be. For two days we killed dog,
for the Chinese. The night Of III,
18th was the most terrific night OF
all. We were under fierce and AN
CRY firing the night thru. They
again opened up their cannon on
us. 1t seemed as tho they woulC
break thru and come down upon
us. The bell in the tower of the
legation tolled and tollcd for every
man to come to his post, a gen
eral attack was upon us,
II cannot tell YOU how dreadful
all Of this has been. But the Al
mighty hand of God saved us. "
human power could. OF course
: depend upon Mrs. Woodward to
tell you. Mr.. Conger has much t.
do here and so have most of tn
: other ministers. All have WORKED
with II will. Our balTicades, ditch
es, etc, are wonderful. The troop
) came into the city with little firms
! at last.
| Your aifectionate sister-MrS
[ Il. ii. Conger."
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

John and Joe Faires, who left
Audrain about three years ago and
located at Endicott, Wash, had a
great wheat crop this year. OFF
of 800 acres they harvested 300
bushels. That would pay for a
good 80 acre farm back here in
Missouri. The Faires boys are
sons of j. s. Faires, of near WOr-
cester, this county. They are
hustlers from the word go.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04
Farber Democrats.

The Democrats at Farber organ
ized Il club last Saturday night.
&. a. Davault, editor of the Fo-
rum, was chosen president, w. j.
Coons, vice-president, and DR..
Maycs, treasurer.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

1t is said that Randolph coun-
ty poultry huckster who secured
his stock of goods after honest
men were abed dropped a purse
containing $50, in a poultry house
the other night, which is being
held by the owner of the poultry
TO date it has been neither idcnti-
fed nor claimed by the owner.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

Mr.. G.. B. Nardeman, of Van
dalia, was last week licensed by
the Audrain Circuit Court to prac-
tice law. He is a bright young
man and has Il promising future
before him. He is Il son of Rev.
A. M. Vardeman, pastor of the
BAPTIST Church at Vandalia.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04
A Premature Blast.

Louisiana, Mo-, Sept. 2G.-Gco.
Thompson, Il quarryman of this
city, was blown to pieces today by
the premature explosion of a large
blast of powder while working
in the quarry of Pratt &
Cash. He leaves widow and
four children.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

Elder Y. G. Alexander, minister
of the Christian Church, while
painting IL house near Humans
vile, Mo-, one day last week fell
from ladder and died three days
later. Never regained conscious
ness after the fall.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04
ncnuty Ii DIoOd Dccp.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tie clean your blood and keep It clean, by
puritics from the body. Begin to-day to
banish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sclly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarcts, beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, lOc, 25c, soc.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

Mrs. l.. w. Angel, of Nevada,
aged GO, stepped upon Il carpet
tack and the happening, after in
tense suffering, neccssitated the
amputation OF her foot at the an
kle to prevent blood poisoning.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

George Eaton and family, late
of near Centralia, are now com
fortably located at Garfield, Wash
Mr.. Eaton is associated with one
of the Corner boys, lately of this
county, as IA salesman in a general
store. He is getting fine wages.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

The State Board of Fund Com
missioners have called in %4JJ, 600
of the States 81 per cent interest
bearing bonds for redemption this
month. BY January first Missou-
ri's debt will be but about 81 800, =
600.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

Ed. $. ID. butcher, of this city.
has been conducting a revival
meeting at Auxvasse Christian
church.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

Mcintyre, Bankrupt "
Toth creations Of oh" 4. Ncyy, i Ncrj, in the Co"g Of 4"
d'dU, and district lforSdd, BdukIWLi:
Notice hereby that the 10Th day of d.,
1900 the said John A. Mcintyre duly adiucad bankrupt;
that the first meeting of his creditors will be held office Mcx
Missouri the 18Th day of Otor A. D., 1900 10 Oocock
the which time the said
other business property before said meeting.
McNco Mo. Sept. -, 1900. CHARLES Il. MNCFAR.ANE,
Referee in Bankruptcy
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

Hon. j. A. Potts fine horse,
Thornton, has won another prize.
This time at the State fair of Hi
nois. 1t was the first prize in the
champion class.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04
Thrown From a Buggy.

Paris, Mo-, Sept. 26.-Whilc
returning home from Paris today
Mrs. jeff Noel was thrown from
her buggy and killed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

next year, also to go before Con-
grcso and implorc it, corporation
and substantial aid for the nation
al highway
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

Two desperate criminals, Ed
ward Burns and Richard Logan,
escaped from the Bowling Green
Jail last week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

The Frankford Chronicle OBJ
serves: One of the prizes offered
at the Mexico street fair is for the
"best dressed man in Audrain
county" That lets us out. But
if they will offer Il prize for the
poorest dressed man, and open il
to adjoining counties, we will com
pete. Mckinley prosperity would
prevent us from trying for the
first premium.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

The next meeting of the Audrain
Baptist Association will be held at
Littleby church, near Worcester.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

In closing a sermon on death"
last Sabbath a good minister of
Denver said:
"Ere long we will all be called
upon to shuttle off this cortal moil;
or, should say, muffle off this
that is, cuflle off this shortal-
pardon me; shoflle uff this cort-
(Ahem!) Let us rise and sing the
dOXology and 10 dismissed"
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

Immigrants by thousands from
all parts of Europe are pouring
into New York.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

Little over four weeks till the
national election.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

The Fulton street fair was a
great success.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full OF lie, nerve and yigor, take MOTTO.
Bac, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists. 81. Cure guaran.
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04
Mexico street fair next week.

Circuit Court will adjourn this
week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

The Modern Woodmcn order has
no assessment for October.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic, iOc or csc.
II g. c. g. fail to cure, druggists refund money
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

Since the death of General .IOu-
bert and the Imprisonment of
CrouJc at St Helena, the chief
command of the Bocr forces in the
field has fallen to General Chris
tian DE Wet, and he has proved II
worthy successor of those brave
aud capable men. With com
paratiycly insignificant number of
men. De Wet dchcd Mrthucn and
other veteran English generals III
the mountains of Northern Trans,
yaal, and kept them busy dodging
about in vain efforts to corner him.
Later, he made II bold dash near
| lIoniugspruit, and for the second
/ time succeeded in cutting Lord
| Roberts communications, both by
railway and telegraph, and captur-
ed 100 liighlandcrs. Pretoria was
thus, for II time, isolated from the
world. De Wet is dividing his
forces up into small bands and
prosecuting IA guerrilla warfare,
which promises to he one of indef-
mite duration. Reports come fire.
Qucntly that he has been cornered
on trapped, but these stories are
rs often denied.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors.
In the District Court of the United States For the East
Division of the Eastern District of Missouri.

IN the matter of John a. In Bankruptcy
Mcintyre, Bankrupt.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-10-04

Naval Constructor Richard Pear
son HobSon is back in this coun.
try again. His old SaroW fdir'
has not departed, nor has he re,
turned from the Philippines a de.
crepit creature or Il married man
but, changed conditions, not t
girl can be found who will kiss
him, as they once d,-hc has
shaved off his mustachc.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-10-18
CA5 II
Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought
''s; :; ZNNzzw
Breach OF Promise.

Judge Dewey decided a very inter
esting breach of promise case in court
at Sigourney last week The lady in
question: is! a young and charming
widow and it is said her father is very
wealthy. The man who brought suit
is a young farmer residing near He'd
rick, in WapellO county, on a farm
They went together for a long time
and thought they loved to perfection.
He commenced showing the lady
preference in May, 1892, and in the
fall of that year they became en-
gagged. During all the past years the
people thought they were happy as
lovers could be, but on last Decora:
ton Day they had a falling out. Al
the evidence shows, they then agreed
to have Lothing to do with each 9th
er and the engagement was broken
The case was decided in her favor OF
the grounds of mutual agreement.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-10-18
ALL POWERS C E
Note of That Country Would BE
Used ms Basis of Negotiations.

Paris, Oct. 17.-At a cabinet coun,
Gil held at the Elysee palace Tuesday
the minister of foreign affairs, NJ. Del,
casse, announced that all the powers
have accepted the French note as the
basis for negotiations.
London, Oct. ia dispatch from
Shanghai stats that Pao Ting Flu was
captured on Saturday by the force OF
1000 allies sent from Picking for that
purpose.
London, Oct. 17.-There is no confr,
nation of the reported capture Of
Pao-Ting-Fu, of which, according tc
the Shanghai Echo, NJ. Dochine, the
French consul there, has received
news. The report is generally dis
credited in London, especially as there
is no direct Geographic communica
ton between Shanghai and Pao
Ting-Fu.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-10-18
SEND FOR HELP.
Costly Fire visits Town of Sullivan
Ind.-Other Towns Asked to
Send Firemen.

Sullivan, Ind, Oct. 16.-This city
was visited Monday night by n of
the most disastrous fires in its his
tory. 1t originated in the basement
of the large department store of Bur-
ton Bros. by a candle Icing accident
ally overturned in a large amount of
rubber goods. The flames spread rap
idly, and in spite of the heroic efforts
of the fire department ignited the ele-
vator shaft and reached the stage
of the Peoples theater, on the third
floor, soon enveloping the building.
The fire started at seven p. m, and
was not under control at midnight.
The V%incennes and Terre Haute de-
partments have been ordered to this
city. The entire south side of the
public square is doomed. Burton
Bros stock and building, which in
cludes the Peoples theater and nu-
merous other offices, are a total loss,
which will reach $1OO,OOO; partly COW
cred by insurance.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-10-18
Had a Fire.

Amos Taylor, who has removed
from his place in Indianapolis to the
city of Oskaloosa, had a fire at his
old home just before leaving that
caused him considerable loss in the
way of wearing apparel. Mr.. Taylor
had his things all packed and in
one room preparing for the start. In
some way n of the lace curtains of
the room was ignited from a lamp
and blazed up. Mr.. Taylor detected
the fire and succeeded in getting it
out, but not until after there had
been several dollars damage. The
claim for the insurance in the Iowa
State was made and settled.
Mr.. Taylor has purchased the two
acre lot south of the Oskaloosa Col
lege. The house standing thereon
viii be fixed up and the property
made one OF the best in that part OF
the city. Mr.. Taylor is the father OF
Win Taylor, of the Oskalooss v alter
Company. He will be welcomed to
the citylby a large number OF friends.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-10-18
G. o. SHIELDS, Pres,

To accommodate those who are
partial to the use of atomizers in ap-
plying liquids into the nasal passages
for catarrhal troubles, the proprie-
tors prepare Cream Balm in liquid
form, which will be known as Ely's
Liquid Cream Balm. Price including
the spraying tube is rs cents. Drug
gists or by mail. The liquid form
embodies the medicinal properties
of the solid preparation. Cream Balm
is quickly absorbed blythe membrane
and does not dry up the ]secretions
but changes them to natural and
healthy character. Ely Brothers, 56
Warren St., N. Y.