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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11
SHE PAID HALF.
The Woman who Lost Her Appetite at
the Hotel.

The Woman who Lost Her Appetite at
the Hotel.
1t was the newspaper man who was
looking over the hotel register when
it happened who told me and what
ever other people may do or say I'm
quite ready to believe most newspa-
per men, in print or out, which goes
to prove-well several things which
you may figure out for yourself if
you like. Anyway, this particular
newspaper man was standing at the
desk when three women swept along
in the impressive Gibsonish dowager
manner that women will invariably
assume when dealing with hotel
clerks. They had been dining up
stairs and had come down, they said,
to settle their bills. There was a
great fumbing of pocketbooks, and
no end of mathematical calculation,
and when the trio moved on the clerk
found that the price of one dinner
was lacking from the amount that
had been given him. 1t was one Of
those awful moments that come into
the life of the hotel clerk, but he
tackled it automatically.
"Did one ofyou ladies mean to pay
for two?" he asked, in a vain hope
that the question would lead to a re-
newed inspection of the coin on the
desk.
The three shook their heads. Be-
ing women, the question was plain
ly superhuous. Women go Dutch
treats on hotel dinners.
"'You see," he explained, lamely,
II am just IS cents short" 4"
But l paid for my dinner" said
one.
"And l for mine" said the second.
The third woman was an imposing
parsonage with a high pompadour Of
iron gray hair and a stout figure en-
cased in a braided black cloth gown.
In the language Of the newspaper
man, it was 'up to her" and she knew
it. She drew herself up haughtily.
q did not pay for my dinner" she
announced 81 don't mean TO nav
for it. When / went to the table |
found / had no appetite and | only
took soup and salad and little
dessert and a cup Of tea, but / did
not eat a dinner I'm perfectly will
ing to pay you half, but not cent
more
And thereupon she put 35 cents on
the mahogany top and walked Off
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11
STATUE TO FOSTER.
Famous Song Writer HOnored BY
the People Of Pittsburgh.
Hts Compositions Are sung ana Adj
mlred In All Parts of the world
Description Of the Really
Artistic Monument

Stephen Collins Foster finally has
monument In Pittsburgh, where he
was born and where he spent many
years of his life. Lawrenceville. Pa,
the actual place of his birth, is now
part of Pittsburgh, and when atten-
tion was called to that fact several
years ago il was determined to see
what could be done toward raising
monument to the memory of the man
who wrote "Way Down on the Su-
vance River" "Massa's in the Cold,
Cold Ground" "Old Black joe and
many other songs. The contributions
for the monument came from many
sources. although most of them natu-
rally were given by citizens of Pitts
burgh. The statue was unveiled on
September ~ in Highland park under
very interesting circumstances
chorus of children's voices to the
number of 5000 was made up in Pitts
burgh, Allegheny and McKeesport,
the three towns of the county, and
was devoted almost exclusively to the
singing of Fosters music. A collec-
ton of bands from other cities sup
piled the orchestral music, that was
made up entirely of Fosters songs.
The monument is the work of
Giuseppe Marchetti. of New York,
and the large number of competitors
included sculptors from all parts of
the country. The design Of the monu-
ment was suggested by T. j. keenan,,
Jr, of Pittsburgh, and the committee
which accepted Sig. Marchetti's work
consisted of A. w. Mellon, Rob
ert Pitcairn, E. NJ Bigelow, w.
N. Frew, j. w. Beatty and Senator c.
L. Magee.
The statue is the first one set up in
Highland park, and the committee has
exercised care to protect itself against
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11
FOSTER MONUMENT.

unsatisfactory work. The base of the
memorial is of granite and is IA feet
high. The figures are in bronze. The
poet is seated and holds in his hand
book and pencil. Seated at his feet
is an old negro. who is playing a banjo.
The song composer is evidently seek
inc inspiration from the negro's mu-
sic. The statue is placed at the left
OF the main entrance Of the park.
The exercises at the unveiling were
almost wholly musical, and only one
address was delivered. One hundred
thousand persons were present at
,he ceremonies, and as Fosters
music is probably better known
10 the people of this country
than any other composers, many
Joined in the choruses. America" was
the only song on the programme that
was not the work of Foster.
The composer was born on July 4,
1926. and died in New York 3S years
later. He taught himself music and
studied with great assiduity. His com
positions include 100 songs, of which
the first written was "Open Thy Lat
tice Loye," published in 1912, and the
last was Beautiful Dreamer com
posed in 1864. the last year of his life.
Gentle Annie" willie. We Have
Missed You" "Old Dog, Tray, ,"'Come
Where My Love Lies Dreaming" "Nel-
lie Was Lady" "My Old Kentucky
Home" Maggie by My Side" and "El
len Bayne," the music of which is now
used for "John Browns Body Lies
a-Mouldering in the Grave" were
some of the best known among hi:
compositions. As a rule he wrote both
the words and music Of his songs.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11
a TIMELY HINT.

Ycu should be wise and see that your blood iA
tich aud pure aud your whole system put In a
perfectly healthy condition by the use of DIR.
will be free from malaria, typhoid fever, colds
and the grip. DR.. Carlstedt's German Liver
Powder Is the best medicine money can buy.
For your Cold try Or. Otto's Spruce
Gum 6alsam. Price 25e and 500
Bottle.
For sale by
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11
Lady Correspondent Wanted.

l want to hear from any lady who
has Stomach Trouble. | will recon-
mend Or. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsis
and guarantee It to cure, Yours
truly G. Y. Wyly.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11
win Burn Oil.

BY the cad Of the year coal will not
be used on any of the locomotives in
the state Of California. All the en-
gines are being converted into Oil
burners.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11

When you bave rheunatism. Mus.
cles feel slif aud sore and joints afe
painful. ltdoos not pay to suffer
long from this disease when II may
be cured so promptly and perfectly
by Hood's Sarsaparilla. This med
iciue goes right 10 the spot, neutral
ICES tie acidiy OF the blood, which
causes rheumatism, pnd puts au end
to The pain and Stiffness.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11

Cold and cough cures are numer
Gus, but the one that leads all others
in merit, is Foley's Honey and Tar,
which is in great demand these days.
A. P. Harness.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11

The person who disturbed the con
grega'ion last Sunday by coughing,
is requested to cali on A. 2 Harness
and get bottle of Foley's Honey
and Tar, 1t always gives relief.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11

GF. Cifto'S Spruce Csu:u i3a.Eam.
a ply siciau can prescribe Dr. Ouo's SpruC3
Gum Halsain. The Formula is on the packag'a
Cares your Cough iu day. Very pleasant "a
like. Children cry for it. l1arge size bottlee
Price 25c and s0c.
Sor a Beautiful Complexion Use On
CaPistedt'a German Liver Powder.
For sale hy
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11

A cold, cough or cold can be
'nipped in the bud" with a dose or
two of Foley's Honey and Tar. Be
ware of substitutes. A. p. Harness,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11

London's Oldest woman club has
closed its doors, owing to the falling
of Of interest of members, resulting In
lack Of funds to pay expenses.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11

Scrofula in the blood shows itself
soouer or ate in swelliugs, sore ,
Aut Hoods SarsapaIilIo
cures It.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11
A Subject for Debate.

Subject for debate this week at the
Lancaster literary; which attracts
most attention, a fight OF runawayY
-Atchison Globe.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11

Tablers Buckeye Pile Ointment
has been thoroughly tested for many
years, and is positive cure for this
most distressing and embarrassing of
troubles Price, 80 cents in bottles,
Tubes IS cents r Q. Hardwick.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11

The tramp who will work has no
professional pride.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11

A mans face is longest when
he short financially.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11
For monia.

DIR. G. j. Bishop, Agnew, Mich,
says: 81 have used Foley's Honey
aud Tar in three very severe cases of
pneumonia with good results in every
case" There is nothing so good. A..
p. Harness.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11

A span is ten and seven. eights
inches.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11

The value of ton of silver is
$57, ,7O4,S4
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11

Women admire handsome men
and love homely ones.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11

Bliousue,s is cured by Hool'-
Plls
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11

A ton of pure gold is worth Co.,
1921.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11
Modern ne
q Bottle.
For saie By

Modern needles came into use in
l545.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-12-11

Electricity moves 2S7, 200 miles
second.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-01-12


The public library and gymna-
SUM propositions, which have been
spoken of so frequently In this
paper, seem at last to have merged
themselves INTO one common
cause, and will in future be pushed
Jointly. The idea has been ad
vanced that lot be procured ad-
jacent to Crowley Ridge Institute
upon which to erect building tor
the proposed public library and
reading rooms and also the gym
nasium. This is the most practical
suggestion yet offered, and per-
sons of influence and financial i'm
portance are becoming interested.
In the establishment of institutions
of this nature, those who are in,
terested should proceed intelli,
gently and carefully, with a view
to permanency and thoroughness.
The plans and the ground work
should be LAID in a business lik e
manner, and the inltiatory steps
taken with precaution; because
those of us who are interested in
the project are not DESTROYS OF
bringing INTO existence something
which will not last. We want to
establish a permanent institution
The physi cal culture of our boys
md girls is just as important as
he development of the mind and
intellect, and the establishment OF
gymnasium and reading room in
'onnection with Crowley Ridge
Institute Is happy thought and
one which ought TO enlist :he sym
oathies and support of every citi-
zen. We thought this subject had
been exhausted in previous editor
lals and local mentions, but since
\ conversation the first of the
week with two of the city's most
valiant champions of literary
work and physical culture for the
Young, we are inspired 10 lay hold
of tho subject anew, and with more
vigor and earnestness than for
merly:
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-01-12
Curator's Sale of land

Notice is hereby given that under an order
II the Probate court of ST. Francis County.
Arkansas, made on Monday. the first day Of
January. 1900. the same bejngs Al day of rho
regular October term 1850 OF said court 7 viii
IN Saturday. the 9th day of January 1900
liler and sell AT public sale 10 the highest bid.
der IN 'front.' OF the west door cf the Court
House in the town of Forrest City. St. Fran.
rs county. Arkansas, between the hours Of
ID O'Clock IN the forenoon and 3 o clock in the
afternoon OF said day, an undivided half in
terest teubject TO the widow dower) in the
Following lands, lying and being in the coup.
ties OF 81. Francis and Lee, in the state of
Arkansas. to-wit
The southwest fri. IA of section G, township
north, range one ID east-ll4 os-l00 acres
more or less, and the northeast Ii section
seven 81, township 3north. range castles
acres. more or less, in Lee County Ark
The north fri. half C-2i sec 1g-212. s0.1GQ
acres. more or less the southeast Ia section
l0-1l2.G-lo0 acres, more or less the west
half northeast H. section 20-S9 acres more ~,
less; the north part OF the southeast ii sec
non 29-Ia acres. more or less; the south -
section DUess II acres in dirt road ana ripbf
Of way OF Choctaw X Memphis railroad)-252
2l-i00 acres, more or less that portion Of Inc.
northeast Ia section 30 lying sonth of the
q. x NJ. Railroads.&c. acres more or less the
northwest IL and rhe north IL of the south.
west IL section $40 acres, more or less all
townships north. range | east; and the
southeast Ia section -. township north.
range west less the right OF way aud road
lis acres more or less Also the southeast
"A OF the northwest IA section - township
north. range east /; and the north half oi
the southwest Ia section 30 township north
range > east the east half of the southeast
IA section -, townships north, range east /.
south half of the northwest IL section 10.
township north, range | east, Ia st. Fran
els county, Arkansas.
The sale will be made on credit OF three
months. A bond with approved personal Sc.
surity VIII be required OF the purchaser, and
lien retained on the land 40 secure the pur-
chase money
y. w. NORTON,
Curator of the Estate of Mary
Holmes Pearce. A minor.
Forrest City, Ark. l. 1900.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-01-12
Notice TO Let Contract.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will
be received NJ the clerks office in ST. Francis
county until Monday, January -, 1900. at IL
M. Tor a contract to be let, to the lowest bid
der, To keep aud operate the Madison Ferry
during the year 1900.
The schedule of charges fixed by the Court
on January 7. 1899, shown on page 459 OF
County Court Record |, to govern all bids
BIDDERS must agree to furnish and keep in
good repair allEboats. cables, ropes, etc. and
10 keep up and maintain safe and convenient
approsenes 10 said ferry landings, all without
expense to the county.
Bond in the snm of $3.50 win he required for
tne ialthiul performance of the contract.
me Court reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
GEO. z. TAYLOR,
Jan III, I9V0, County Judge.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-01-12
A Plain Statement.

II ought not TO be necessary
!, andit is certainly not TO our Ink
ng, to print dun in THE TIMES
We have sent you a statement OF
your subscription account and
asked you 10 remit or call and
pny;the amount, and that should
be sufficient pains and trouble on
our part, and you should, If you
are disposed either pay the same or
let us know the reason why. But
there are persons who go on read
ing the paper year after year, and
pay no attention whatever, to re-
quests for payment. This is neither
iaIr nor sincere and we can only
think that such persons intend to
be unfair. We thought last year,
seriously, of placing a number Of
accounts in the hands of Col
lection Agency, but after all, con
eluded that perhaps such action
might be- hasty, and we did moi
want to put single honest man to
any extra expense, SO we thought
20 give them more time. Another
twelve months have passed away
and we note with regret that there
are still q few names on our books
who did not appreciate our mt
tivcs, and who are sadly in ar
rears. We intend to wait until
February LIST for these to remit,
after which time their names will
be dropped from our list, see
ond notice will then be sent, anG
1--WE will wait until March lst fol
settlement, and if not settled b.,
: March LIST, 1900, these accounts will
certainly go to the Collection
Agency.
This notice is not intended to be
threat. 1t is simply matter OF
business, made necessary by tn,
delinquency of subscribers, and it
plain statement of facts, and
NOTICE TO all.
We hope you will mako it you,
business to pay your subscription
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-01-12
Saturday, February 10. 1900,

az the west door OF the court house in St.
francis county. state of Arkansas within the
hours prescribed by law for judicial sales /:
oner Tor sale AT public auction 10 the hghes
bidder on credit of four months from date
OF sale the following described real estate,
to-wit:
Part ne IL sec. 20 containing b acres and
part sw ii sec II, containing $50 acres in the
aggregate lsS acres. all in township six o.
north, range three (3) east. in ST. Francis
county, Arkansas.
Notes with approved security will be re-
CURED OF purchasers and lien will be re-
served on SAID lands 10 secure payment OF the
purchase money.
G. %. MALLORY,
Clerk and Commissioner.
Jan'y I, 1900.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-01-12

the railroad company appreciates
the interest manifested in the I'M.
provement of one Of their principal
stations and one from which they
draw large and lucrative bust
ness, and that 1t is no part of their
program or intention TO lessen the
attractiveness of their property,
but on tho contrary, are daily
striving to improve it, and we be.
lieve the day not far distant when
the Choctaw will have its tracks,
depots, platforms, and other prop
erty situated in this city in pleas
ing and business-like shape. We
say this is the reasonable view Of
this order, and we believe it the
correct one. "
However, if we arc mistaken; if
it should be the intention of the
railroad to Cypress the town, or to
unnecessarily make lts appearance
unslghtly, or to destroy needlessly
the many improvements made on
the right of way by the city coun-
ell, THE TINES will take issue with
them, and ask that those in au-
thority come here and look over
the situation and meet our busi-
ness men in mass meeting and ad-
just, If psssible, satisfactorily to
both corporations the operations
contemplated.
At present we do not think there
is any ground for fear that the
railroad company intends to do
this town an injury, and we re-
peat, we believe it Is their intcn-
ton 10 give us up-to-date improve
ments and service, and we are in
favor of aiding and encouraging
them in every way possible.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-01-12

Piles Cured Without the Knife.

All druggists are authorized by the
manufacturers of PaZe Ointment to re-
fund the money where it fails to cure
any case of piles. no matter of how long
standing. Cures ordinary cases in six
lays; the worst cases in fourteen days
One application gives ease and rest
Relieves itching instantly.
This is new discovery, and is the
only pile remedy sold on positive
tuarantee-no cure no pay. Price 80
;entS.
II your druggist don't keep it in stock
send MS 50 cents in postage stamps and
ne will forward same by mail. Manu-
'acthrea by Paris Mecicine Co., St.
Louis, Mo.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-01-12
a Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of Annie
&. Springer, of 1928 Howard ST., Phila
ielphia. Pa, when she found that DR..
kings New Discovery for Consumption
'ad completely cured her of hacking
'ough that for many years had made life
a burden. All other remedies and doctors
could give her no help, but she says OF the
Royal Cure-"it soon removed the pain
n my chest aud can NOW sleep soundly.
something | can scarcely remember doing
before. feel like sounding its praises
throughout the Universe SO will ever,
one who tries DR.. Kings New Discovery
Tor amy trouble of the Throat, CHEST OF
Lungs. Price soc and g. Every bottle
guaranteed Trial tct.les free. J, H.
Duravant { Co,
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-01-12
Notice to Let Contract

Notice is hereby given that a contract will
be let to the lowest responsible bidder who
VIII receive. comfortably house, clOthe feed
for the panpers OF 81. Francis county during
thu year 1900
Sealed bids for said contract will he re.
&c we'd at the clerks Office in said county un-
I'll Monday, February L. 1900 at 10 m
Bond in the SUN of $1,000 will he required of
the successful bidder to be approved by the
court.
And the court reserves the right to reject
any and all bids. GEO. r. TAYLOR
Jan " ii, lvO. County Judge.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-01-12
Administrators Notice

NOT1CEis hereby given. that Mt the January
~ Term, 1900 of the PROBATE Court of 81.
Francis County. Arkansas. and on the first
day thereof. will. as administrator OF the es-
tate of II. Evans. DECEASED. present my peti.
ton, asking an order of said court. authoriZ-
ing and directing me. ms such administrator.
10 sell the lands of said estate for the purpose
of paying the debts prohated against IT,
Dated this December Is. is99.
II. y. GORaAN. Admir- OF
estate of II. Evans. deceased
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-01-12
Notice OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

In the st. Francis Probate Court
In the matter OF the Estate of Edna NJ. Me
kenzie. X. j. Mitchell, Guardian.
nave made full aud true statement oil
my accounts with my ward, Edna NJ. ckeu
zie, Tor the purpose of final settlement with
the probate Court o st. Francis county, Ark
ansas ana have filed the same with the Cierl
OF SAID Court. On the first day of the Apr
term 1900 of said Court, which will be the 10th
day OF April 1900 | will apply to said Cour
Tor leave to make final settlement for my
discharge.
X. J. MITCHELL. Guardian.
December 81 IsnD
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-01-12
Notice of Administrators Sale of
Real Estate

NOTICE is hereby given. that by virtne of
~ an order OF the Probate Court of St
Francis County. made in open court on De-
cember IL. 1899. viii. as administrator of the
estate OF Maggie Nash. deceased. offer for sale
10 the highest bidaer, on three months credit
at the west door of the cousthouse of said
county. within legal hours on 49,
SATURDAY. JANUARY %. 1900
the following real estate. to.wit:
Lot one % in Block three (3) of the original
survey of the Town of Forrest City Ark
Said sale is made for the purpose of paving
debts oil SAID estate. Notes with approved Sc
curity will be required of the purchaser and
lien retained on the land for the purchase
price.
GEO. NJ BOTTOMS,
Admir- of Estate of Maggie Nash, decd
Dec. 20, 1899.
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Administrators Notice.

MT Office is hereby given. that at the jan
IN uary Term. 1900. OF the Probate Court
OF 81 Francis County. Arkansas. and or the
FIRST day thereof. viii. as administrator of
the estate of j. y. Farmer. deceased. present
my petition. asking an order of said court.
authorizing aud directing me. as such ad-
ministrator. TO sell the lands OF said estate for
the purpose of paying the debts prObated
against il.
Dated this December 90 1893.
JNO. M. PREWETT. Admir- OF
estate of J. " Farmer. deceased