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The Forrest City times., 1900-02-16

In the list of asplrants for pub- ic positions who come forward thIs week with their announcements appears that of that sterling and .ell-known citizen, MT. Geo. NJ. Rowland, of Telico township, who leaves il with HE TIMES to pre- sent his claims to the democracy If St. Francis county, as candid ,te for Tax Assessor. MT. Row.
 and IS competent and thoroughly qualified 10 crebitably fill the of. ice 10 which he aspires, being an upright christian gentleman, a
 rue and tried Democrat. Tn times when the party was under. going it's blackest experiences in this county, George Rowland al- ways kept the standard of Democ. racy waving, and has put forth ais best efforts to bring about har- mony and sound organization, and now as seasoned soldier" he ,omes before the voters of this county asking the consideration which a veteran deserves He is substantial citizen and a good man and we bespeak for him the support which hIs candidacy mer- it's. The date of the primary is so near at hand that it will be impos- sible to make close canvass of the county, and Mr. Ro owland, wishes to impress upon his friends the fact that he is anxious for their votes whether he is able to see them before the election or not.
The Forrest City times., 1900-02-16
The announcement of Mr. Sol

The announcement of Mr. Sol Lewis as a candidate before the city democracy for the office of Treasurer of the incorporated tow b ot Forrest City, appears in this is- sue. 1t wonld be waste of time and energy, so far as news goes, to dwell upon who and what he is. You know Sol Lewis. Be.is every thing that is requisite in the mak e up of an acceptable candidate. We bespeak for him the wise and friendly consideration of every vo- ter within the corporation.
The Forrest City times., 1900-02-16

Capt. T. E. Haskins is announced is this issue as a candidate for re- election to the office of County Treasurer of St. Francis county, subject, of course. 10 the action oi the Democratic party. He is now serving his first term of office, and is giving It's business his entire time and careful attention. His long years of experience as prin- cipal accountant in one or the large mercantile es. tablishments of this city peculiar. ly fits him for the duties of his office, and he has served and i, now serving his constituency faith fully, and in a most creditabIe anc satisfactory manner. If compe- tency, democracy, integrity ane sobriety are laudable and desere- ing characteristics of an accepts ble candidate, then we have no hesitancy Tn bespeaking for Cap. Haskins, a hearty and cordial SUI port. If nominated he will be sure winner in the general elec tion, and will continue to serv, this county ably and well.
The Forrest City times., 1900-02-16

The announcement of Mr. Geo. B. Mallory as candidate for re election to the office of clerk ofth, circuit court appears in this issue. His candidacy is subject to tb, acton of the Democratic party, ot course, and we commend him t. the favorable consideration of a. voters. He hes a clean admins. tratioH-a record-on which he de. bends for your endorsement George Mallory has a wide circl, of friends in this county. He ba, made them by his jovial, genia anh obliging spirit. If nominated ho will be elected, and if elected will bring 10 bear upon the dis charge of his duties the same care fal and pa,nstaking methods tha' have heretofore characterized hi. official acts. His office is a model of neatness and order. and ever, citizen or stranger who has busl. ness at the clsrk's office finds it | pleasure. We ask for hlm th, consideration which his publ, service deserves, and we are sure it will be favorable. Mir. Mallory's candidacy in no way conflicts witt that of Capt. Merwin. They art candidates for entirely separate and distinct offices.
The Forrest City times., 1900-02-16

Hon. Clay Sloan, of Lawrence county, is announced in this issue as candidate for congressman from the First Congressional Dis trict of Arkansas. He is now the able and popular Auditor of State. 6 position which he has filled with honor and credit both to himself and the commonwealth. We have only a slight personal acquain- tance with Mir, Sloan, and that is a pleasant recollection. He is gen. ial, able, eloquent; a Simon pure democrat of the old school, in every respect competent and wor. thy of your suffrage. He has been a s.aunch friend of Eastern Ark ansas and used his influence at the State capital in her interest when- ever occasion presented itself. He was chairman of the caucus which framed the election law in 1891. If elected he will serve his con- stituency faithfully and well and to the best of his ability, at all times. He will probably speak in this county at some date during the next 50 days, and personally present his claims. w. bospeak for him the distinguished consid- eration which his record as a pub lie official and his aspirations cer- tainly deserve.
The Forrest City times., 1900-02-16
FRIDAY AFTERNOON FEB. ls rso.

Mr. B. F. McCrary is a candi- date for treasurer of the Incorpor. ated town of Forrest City, subject to the democratic primary election, He is personally known, we think to every voter in the corporation, and it is not necessary for us to expatiate upon his merits and fiji. ness. It is enough to say he is . candidate, and deserving of any honor or trust which may be be. slowed upon him. Consider his claims.
The Forrest City times., 1900-02-16

No man in St. Francis county is more competent and experienced in the duties of county and pro- bate clerk than Capt. T. c. Mer- win. He has been m the harness so long that the work has become profession to him. Since it is generally believed that St. Francis county has . population of l5, 900 or more, and since If this be true. the county is entitled to two clerks, and the fact will be deter mined in few months by the gen. eral government, Capt. Merwin nas determined to offer his servi- ces 10 the citizens of this county, and is a candidate for the new of. ice of county and probate clerk, .utject to the action of the Demo cratic party. He is affable and accommodating, genial and ready to serve his constituents. He is u man of undoubted integrity, sobri. sty and ability. He asks the en. dorsement of his party, and we bespe a hearty acquiescence Capt. Merwin's candidacy in no way lnhicts with that of Mr. Mallo /. They are candidates for n y separate and distinct of fees.
The Forrest City times., 1900-02-16
Warning Order.

In the St. Francis Chancery Court.
 aAlay Term. 1900 Ike Block, as Trustee. and T. J. Hale. Plt'ff.
 vs.
 J. NJ. Seaborn and Jennie Seaborn. Def'ts The defendants. J . NJ. Seaborn and Jennie Seaborn, are each warned 10 appear in this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the plaintiffs, Ike Block, as Trustee. and T. J. Hale. t-- Given under my hand and seal Of SEAL said court this 10th day of Febru- i--i ary, 1900 c. B. MALLORY. Clerk.
 By T. c. MEHwIN. D. c.
The Forrest City times., 1900-02-16
Tuesday, March 6,19OO,

at the west door of the court house. in For rest City. Arkansas, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in hand. the following described real estate. situated in St. Francis county, Arkansas, to-wit
 North half fn 1-2) northwest quarter (nw 1-4) section two @ township four t4l north. and range two f2l east--eighty lso) acres acres more or less.
 Said sale is made tor the purpose of satisfy ing the indebtedness secured by said trust deed. ". P. WELD. Trustee.
 February IA, 1900.
The Forrest City times., 1900-02-16
NOtlCe.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT I N will at the next April Term of the Pro- bate Court, of St. Francis County. Arkansas, present my final settlement as former guar dian of the person and estate of J. Edwin Brown, minor. and ask discharge as such
 L. N. BROWN,
 Former Guardian Of J. Edwin Feb'y Q, 1900. Brown. Minor.
The Forrest City times., 1900-02-16

the primary election which is booked for April :. Be that as i,
 may we bespeak for him that cour- tesy which he would command
 were he here, and which his hon. est and laudable purpose deserves.
The Forrest City times., 1900-02-16
Trustees s ale.

Notice is hereby given. that by virtue of a certain trust deed executed 10 me as trustee by Robert Haskins and Caliie Haskins, his wife, and duly recorded in book of Real Es- tate and Personal Trust Deeds 39, al page 196. 10 secure an endebtedness therein mentioned as due 10 Julius Lesser, I will on
The Forrest City times., 1900-02-16

in the hearts of your guests. Ne gale your friends with
 WINES AND LIQUORS from our stock and they will have ample reasons to pleasantly re member their visit. Our
 HOLIDAY GOODS have been selected with the great est care and we have a superb mo o select from.
 Our prices cannot fail to please you. They make buying easy. Hampers packed for shipment to distant friends.
 You'll find something oplease amons the following;
 Cumberland Rye, Jas E. Pepper W. II. McBrayer, Old Forester Grey Stone. Monks Best, Golden Rod, Pee Dee. Diamond Star, Maple springs c. B. Cook, Imperial Gin, London Dock Gin. Holland Gln, Apple and Peach Brandy.
 The best grades of all kinds oi hihes Tobacco and Cigars.
 Yours truly,
 I. ". WALDORF
Smyrna times., 1900-06-06
DANCE AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
An Enjoyable Evening Furnished by the
Young Men Wednesday Night

The first impromptu dance in several
months was delightfully."- given on We'd
nesday evening by the young men of
Smyrna, and the pastime afforded was
no exception to the many that have
beeh given in the past. The dance was
hurriedly worked up, and was strictly
informal. No programs were used, no
refreshments provided, and the in
vitations were verbal. Watkins Or
chestra of three pieces furnished the
music, and there was no better evidence
of the appreciation of those who indul-
ged the mazy whirl, than the splendid
enthusiasm their music afforded
throughout the evening.
Among those present were: Miss
Dora G. Wilds, and Mr.. j. Edward
Beck, of Dover; Miss Florence Wells
and DIR. George Denney, Philadelphia;
George L. Townsend, Jr., Esq, Will
mington; Miss Reba Davis, Miss Maie
Wright, w. Lee Springs and ". Fl.
Bryan, Brenford; Miss Margaret Fell.
Miss Adah FARRELL, Miss Eba Wilds.
Miss Clara HAZEL. Miss Beth Denney.
Miss Nettie Tschudy, Miss Helen Wa
ters, Miss Agnes Carrow, Miss Marie
Estlin, Miss Mary LeFevre, Miss Ger
trude Smith, Miss Hilda Wells. Miss
Nina Wells, Miss Helen Collins, Miss
Mary Anthony, Miss Fannie Jones,
Miss Edith Collins, Miss Sara An
thony, Miss Helen Lewis, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. P. Hall, Mrs. Frank Reynolds,
Mrs. j. D. Wilds, Miss Katherine
Wilson. Messrs. Clarence b. Ray
mond, j. N. Lloyd, Howard Jones,
Robert Denney, Hirons Denney, John
Anthony, Price Jacobs, Stewart Wilds,
Roland Bell, r. d. Hoffecker, Jr.,
John LeFevre, Benton Weldon, Homer
Lewis, j. W. Watkins, G.. Davis
Brown, DIR. L. o. Waller, Roland Carr.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-06
OLD DRAWERS CHURCH REUNION.
Sunday-Interesting Historical Address
by Henry c. Conrad, Esq.

Friends of Old Drawers Church,
near Odessa, had their annual reunion
at the revered edifce Sunday, where
services were held in the morning and
afternoon. But once a year do the
friends of the quaint old church, situa-
ted on knoll and pretty landscape en-
vlrOnments, gather to have services
within the interior, and the reunions
have become one of the important
church days for Presbyterians in many
parts of New Castle county and else
where. The fine weather brought out
large number of visitors. Those pres
ent from Smyrna were Rev. and Mrs.
J. L. Estlin, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Watkins ard children, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Wesley Jones, Miss Irene Roberts,
Mrs. Mary L. Boyd, and son. Mr..
Edward NJ. Boyd.
Among the clergymen present were
the Revs. W. F. Lewis, of Rodney
Street Church, Wilmington; DIR. 7.
c. Gillingham, of Old Drawers
Church, Odessa; DIR. J. L. Valandig-
ham, of Newark; Rev. j. L. Estlln,
Smyrna; DR.. F. H. Moore, of Forest
Church, Mlddletown, and Rev Stahl,
of Delaware City. The Rev. Mr..
Lewis preached the sermon from the
text, Hebrews 13, 8-"Jesus Christ,
the same yesterday and to-day, and
forever"
AT the noon hour those present had
luncheon i'll picnic style.
At the afternoon exercises, John D.
! Craven, of Salem, n. j., president of
the Friends of Old Drawers, pre-
sided and made q speech. Solos were
sung by Mrs. w. F. Lewis and Mrs.
Humphreys, of Wilmington, Henry c..
Conrad read paper ON the lives of
John Rogers, William Davies, John
Muller and Samuel Muller, Presbyter-
ian ministers.
John Rogers was of English birth,
and was called to preach in st. Georges
church in 1749. He officiated there 16
years, after which he went to New
York, whose population then was
1900. William Davies was born on
the Lumm property, near the Delaware
& Chesapeake canal, and afterwaad be-
came president of Princeton, in behalf
of which institution he went abroad tC
solicit funds. John Muller was born
between Dover and Duck Greek, and
after his entrance into the ministry
preached for Dover and Duck Greek
churches. His son, Samuel Muller,
after becoming a minister, went to New
York, where he achieved reputation
as writer for theological publications.
Afterward he went abroad.
Addresses were made by the Rev.
DIR. Moore and the Rev. Mr.. Stahl.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-06
YESPER CHURCH SERVICES.
The Methodist and Episcopal Churches Change
the Hour For Sunday Evening Worship.

By action of the Official Board the
evening services of the Methodist
Church will until the middle of Sep
tember, be held from half past six to
half past seven o'clock. The first half
hour will be devoted to a praise SER
vice, the last half to sermon by the
pastor, Rev. @. A. Hill. The evening
service of st. Peters Church was also
changed to $50. The Sunday School
of this church will through the sum-
mer be held at 10 o'clock. The Pres
byterian evening church services will
hereafter be held at the same hour.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-06
DECORATION DAY INCIDENT.
Touching Scene of Tender Memories Enacted
at Odd Fellows Cemetery.

The fashion of decorating the graves
of the dead, set few years ago hy the
G. A. r., has made the 3Oth of Nav
day sacred to many in this regard be-
sides the old soldiers. Our cemeter-
les presented Wednesday, a rich dis
play of floral remembrances: in fact
the lot that hadn't some token of the
kind on it was the exception.
A touching scene of tender memories
was enacted in the Odd Fellows GEM
etery. 1t was that of lady decorat-
ing grave without tombstone. She
hadn't roses as others had, carried
from our gardens, so she gathered from
the adjoining ground where they were
growing in profusion, a number of
white field daises and placed them on
the grave, so formed as to spell the
word Mother.
The mother beneath the sod and the
daughter above, were unknown in her
act of filial devotion, but the language
of her heart could be fully interpreted
without spoken word.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-06
PRINCIPAL LeFEVRE RESIGNS.
Because the Board of Education Refused to
Fix His Salary at SI,4OO.

The Hunterdon Republican, of Flem-
ington, n. j., in its Issue of Wednes-
day last has the following to say con-
corning ex.Principal LeFevre, of the
Smyrna High School: "Charles Fl.
LeFevre, principal of the public schools
OF Remington, has rendered his resig-
nation to take effect at the close of the
school year. Mr.. LeFevre came here
from Smyrna, Delaware, about five
months ago. Under his principalship
the school has maintained high stand
ard of excellence. and as an educator
he has displayed exceptional ability.
The resignation was rendered because
the Board of Education of Raritan
Township refused to fix his salary at
81, 400. The Board offered Mr.. Le-
Fevre salary of 81, 200.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-06
DEATH OF MRS. ELIZA F. SWINNEY
The Mother of DIR. c. 0. Swinnev Passed Away
Saturday in the S6th Year of Her Age
Funeral at Shiloh. N. J.

Mrs. Eliza F. Swinney died at the
residence of her son, DR.. C. O. Swim
ney, in this town on Saturday in the
SGth year of her age. When 10 years
old she married Ethan b. Swinnev
near BridgetOn, n. j., but after the
the death of her husband in 1880, she
came to live with her children in
Smyrna, Del, but returned to New
Jersey in 1888 when her son, DR..
John G. Swinney went to Shiloh and
remained with him until his death in
1895. Most of the time since that
event she has made her home here.
The past five years she was shut in the
most of the time from rheumatism from
which at times she was great sufferer.
yet always cheerful and bright. Death
came in the form of paralysis releasing
her spirit i'll 4S hours and she "entered
into rest" just as the sun was rising
Saturday morning. Funeral services
were held Sunday evening at a quarter
of nine o'clock by Rev. j. l.. Estlin,
and Monday morning the remains were
accompanied by undertaken W. A.
FAIRIES on the 7.15 train for Shiloh \.
j., via Philadelphia. DIR. c. O. Swim
ney and family went in the afternoon,
the funeral being at II o'clock Tues
day.
Mrs. Swinney was a woman of q
highly religious temperament, her high
est purpose being to live useful life.
She was ready at all times for any
good word or work, whether it be in
missionary zeal or cooperation with
the W. G. L. U. "Mother" Swinney.
IS some of her young friends affection
ately called her was the originator of
the "Band of Hope, which she or
ganized in 1881 with six members, but
which now numbers between one and
two hundred. She leaves but three
children, of nine-Dr. G. O. Swinney,
DIR. Ella F. Swinney and Rev. L. R.
Swinney.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-06
SEASON OPENED AT WOODLAND.
The "ThOmas Clyde" Made its First Trip
There on Last Sunday.

The steamer "Thomas Clyde" Sun
day, made her first trip of the season
from Philadelphia to Woodland Beach
and carried many passengers. There
was a large influx of people there from
the surrounding country, and from the
enthusiasm manifested, there is prom
lse of a successful season. l.. p.
Campbell, the popular proprietor of
the Woodland Beach Hotel. will en-
deavor to make the entertainment bet
ter than ever.
During Sunday, some excursionists
broke into the bar room of the Wood
land Beach Hotel, and stole two kegs
OF beer and a quantity of whisky and
cigars. The burglary was not discov-
cred until after the boat had departed.
The "Clyde' has been charted this
month as follows: Thursday, 7th,
Madley M. E. Sunday School, of Will
mington; Friday Sth, Epworth, M. E..
Sunday School, of Wilmington; Sun
day 10th, Hartville Social; Tuesday
18th, Brandywine NJ. E. Sunday School,
of Wilmington; Wednesday 18th,
Young People of Lutheran Church, of
Wilmington; Thursday 14th, Scott's
M. E. Sunday School, of Wilmington
Sunday 18th, ON boats account; Fri
day 22nd, 1st Baptist Church, of
Bridgeton, N. J.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-06
AN UP-TO.DATE DAIRY FARM.
W. O. HOffecker Adds a Mllk-COOIer and
AeratOr to His Equipment.

Walter o. Hoffecker has purchased
for use at his farm milk cooler and
aerator. This machine removes all OBJ
iectionable odors always present in
new milk and lowers the temperature
instantly to the degree of cold water
used from the pump. This sudden
cooling of the milk will add at least
from twelve to fifteen hours to its keep
ing qualities. AS Mr.. H. runs q very
large milk route in town, this machine
must necessarily be a very desirable
addition to his outfit, and of great ad-
vantage to his many customers. His
purpose is to run an up-to-date dairy.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-06
Democratic Primaries to be Held.

Saturday June 10th, from two to
four O'Clock, the Democrats of Duck
Creek Hundred, will meet to select
delegates to the State Convention to
be held at Dover June 10Th to choose
delegates to the National Convention
at Kansas City, No., July 4th.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-06
CAMPAIGN ABOUT TO BEGIN.
Ready For Active WOrk.-The Com.
ing National Convention.

The Republicans have their National
Convention frst-June 10Th. The
Union Republicans seem to be full of
fight and expectancy as to the result.
The Wilmington Sun thus speaks of
that city:
can enthusiastic meeting of the J.
Edward Addicks Republican Club was
held at Union Republican headquarters
on Saturday evening. Encouraging
reports were received from the various
committees, and the officers feel much
encouraged. One hundred and fifty
recruits were added to the roll. This
club will be provided with more music
than any other club from this section,
it having procured the First Regi-
ment, Hyatt's Military, Marshallton
and Wright's Military Bands, and the
Brunswick Fife and Drum Corps.
A communication was received from
a workingmen's club asking for place
in line for one hundred men, stating
that they were Republicans and de-
sired Republican supremacy and mas
much as the Union Republican party
seemed to be the only party that could
by any possibility be able to carry this
State, they are now controlling two
and One-half counties, they therefore
wished to be Unidentified with said
party, and wanted to participate in the
parade with the J. Edward Addicks
Club"
The Sentinel of Saturday says:
''The Union Republicans having the
undoubted control of the Republican
situation, plans are being formed for
an active and vigorous campaign with
all signs pointing to success. The last
proposal for harmony is doing its
work. AS its provisions are studied
and understood by fair minded Repub-
licans it is winning every day, and by
the time the National Convention ad-
! journs the situation will be simpifed
and complete harmony will come of its
own vOlition. The heart of the people
is right, the great mass of the people
are honest. Fair play wins every
time"
! The E0cry EUenjng and DelaWarean
see much to hope for in Democratic
success in the coming campaign, es
pecially if the EUening Journal, Du.
Points organ, is correct in saying thai
under no circumstances can there be
harmony" unless Addicks is kicked
clear out of the party. The recent act
whereby Patrick Neary secured the
chairmanship of the Democratic
County Committee it is said shelves the
ambition of l.. L. Handy and John G.
Gray to go as delegates from thai
county to the Kansas City Convention
July 4th and virtually puts John Biggs
ahead for the Senatorship. There are
Democrats who say that the Rehcboan
like POLITICAL rule of the Salisbury
triumvirate will prevent one of the
family from getting high place in the
party for a generation, and there are
other members of the party as much
opposed to putting a man in high Of
fee because he could head mob tC
defy law, as there are Republicans
eternally opposed to elevating men tC
office who have and use money.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-06
Improvement About Complete.

The improvement which has been
going on at W. B. Megear's store
toward enlarging it is about complete
and makes one of the finest stores in
Smyrna. Each department is now sep
crate and distinct and will be great
convenience to his many patrons.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-06
Century Club Lawn Fete.

AT meeting of the Social Commit
tee of the Twentieth Century Club at
the home of Mrs. J. w. Clifton, Fri
day evening, it was decided to hold
their Lawn Fete, this year, at "The
Locusts," the home of Miss Katherine
W. Beckett, the evening of July 4th.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-06
Bay View School Commencement.

The EBAY View" school near Bonn
bay Hook, No. 1870, Mr.. Harper
teacher, had a successful picnic Friday
afternoon. 1t graduates two scholars
this year-Miss Mamie Mannon and
Miss Lizzie Cole.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-06
FLOWER MISSION DAY.
The W. c. T. u, Will Make a Distribution
on Friday the Sth.

Next Friday June Sth, will be OBJ
served as "Flower Mission Day" in
stead of Saturday June 9th, and the
w. G. L. o., superintendent of that
department, Mrs. Annie E. Pierce and
Mrs. Lizzie Stevens, earnestly re-
quest that all the members of the
Union who can, shall come to the
Temperance Room by eight O'Clock A.
NJ, on that day and bring flowers to
arrange for distribution.
Smyrna times., 1900-06-06
EnIargIng Phosphate Factory.

L. M. Price is enlarging his phos-
phate mill at Smyrna Landing which
is the best evidence Of increased busi-
ness. This necessiated the moving of
the wharf of the ''Hildegarde" little
further up the stream.