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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24

A Paris savant has discovered that bugs and various kinds of insects are good human diet, and says he has tried hundreds of them. In matters of taste a great deal depends on a per- sons raising. .-..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24
Steel People Get Ore Mines.

Milwaukee, Wis. May 23.-A special from Norway. Mich, says: "The Ara gon Bessemer ore mine here has been purchased by the United States Steel Corporation Cor $2.5G0.0OO |"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24

Naphthaline may be a sure cure for mosquito bites, as Dr. Voges asserts, but we had much rather he would tell us how to prevent being bitten.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24
Call for A Meeting.

Milwaukee, May Baldwin Rowles, President of the American Trades As sociation today issued a call TOT a
 meetinR of the administrative council of that body in Chicago Tuesday next.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24
LITTLE FUN NOW AND THEN.
Bright Paragraphs to Relieve the
 Seriousness of Life.
the Gloomy View.

The Surseon-We shall have to oper- ate for the removal of your appendix vermiformis. . Chronic Croaker-what's the good of that? I'd grow another one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24
Could Use Him.

Facetious Assistant-Arent you afraid to take a man on the stan with a head as red as his?
 Editor (of New York Teller, frown- ingly)-I can use him, sir, in getting up my read headlines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24

The latest venture in Alabama daily Journalism is The Tuscaloosa Sun. with R. H. Little as editor. and the first issue is quite a creditable begin ming.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24

Mrs. Nation objects to the verdict against her because there were anar- chists on the jury. She evidently has no desire to be tried by jury of her peers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24
Az Proxy.

q can't see what man O. his size wants to be crowding women away from the bargain counter for!" snap ped one of the crowded.
 Madam" plaintively spoke the large man, turning his head to address her. q am here as the representative or family of eleven daughters"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24

It is likely that Kansas will be clear of tramps till the rush of wheat harvest work is over.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24

NoDe IL Hanson, Manager of Advsr" d4nk sessign apd lscsi.
 xD Assetiser will bs found on sale in &1es 6o0Se1ng citaes at the places nameo' 101E41 4AxE-AHorris Hotel. Union De-
 1gt 0tnln1reem and Perkers Drug HQD0D-C. Durkss Cigar Stere. GAr-HoteI Albert.
 k3Exl1TA-Kimbail House News Stand.
 W YoRK-Bsentano's. Uni0n Square.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24

Vet Mother Grundy was heard to say
 Penelope rode In a peccant and obnoxious way The saddle she used when on that day
 She her horse be--.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24

Tommy-Pop, what are false prophets? Tommy's Pop-My son, you are too young to appreciate the prospectus of a mining company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24
How She Rode.

Lightly she sprang on her prancine
 steed
 As she went to ride. The noble creature was on his reed. She sent him off at his utmost speed. And she rode
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24
Extremes.

You wear a remarkably small hat, sir. the salesman said. Its a 3-4, and that's the smallest size they make for men"
 q know it. replied the customer, but you'll find I average all right when you come to selling me pair of shoes. I wear No. 10s."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24

The mill may be unable to grind with the water that is past. but the hand organ grinds the same old air over and over again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24
Switchmen i'm Session.

Milwaukee, May 23.-The Committee on Good and Welfare of the United
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24

No feeble, rickety girl was she Penelope Ann The bloom on her cheek was good to
 see. The blood in her veins coursed merrily' She rode like a-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24

It doesn't take a brave man to call names over a telephone.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
Q Jewish Holidays.

All the Hebrew stores in the city will be closed on Saturday in observance of the Jewish new year. Rosh Hoshannah. This IS the seeding time in Jerusalem. whereas 1t is harvest time with us. Every deyout Hebrew in America win observe this day, Saturday, September A. as holiday. and there will be much rejoicing and feasting
 On Monday week following new year the Jews will celebrate another reIi- gious holidaY-Ium hipper-the day of fasting and prayer for the remission of sins, and all business will be sus- pended. Yum Ripper falls on Mon day, September g.
 Both these holidays will be strictly observed in Forrest City in accordance with the teachings of the old Mosaic laws.
 We are indebted to Messrs .7fax Yo1le and NJ. Abrahamson for information in regard to these rites and customs. and we desire to wish them, with all the rest of our Hebrew friends in the city. happy and prosperous new year.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
Norton-DaYis.

As affair which has been kept very q4iet, still about which there eentered au unusual degree Of interest and much i'm. portance, occurred in this city WedEes- cay morning, September II. 1901, when the ceremony which united the hearts and lives of Mir. :. G. Norton. c. Cleveland. Ohio and Miss Mabel Davis. oi th!s city vas read in the quaint parlor at the home C the brides parents, by the Rev. ". c. Davidson, Of the Methodist church.
 The wedding scene was only witnessed ty few members Of tie family and one CT two invited guests, but We can imagine iltst t was one Of the most sseredly beau tifni eYer solemniksd in Forrest City
 Miss Mabel had been the idol and pet c the home sjnce childhood aua every thing that the lore cf fond mother and doting father eos.d sgzg~s, was done on his occasion to impress the sweet girl pride Of the'siuceriiy Of their great and un- dgi. devotion.
 he little parl0r had been profusely t+#+A ~4ttottDohy ArNSf 6+EA d4b4 A6!EEUdl tiel roses and p0ited plants and as the nan and maid took the sacred fnatrimo- nial vows surrounded by these innumera. nle evidences Of sOieitude aud bye. there "as hardly dry eye anong the witnesses.
 Around every piece O. fgEui.are. every picture and dearest of all, the old piano. ihGe clung happy and tender memories Tor the blushlng bride, but she Was giving up h0me-severing ali these swee. pater- nal ties-gOing into new life and out into the world with her hearts choice. to mingle with new faces, learn new names and encounter new scenes yet she was happy.
 The bride Is the youngest daughter of MT. and Mrs. b. Davis and is known and loved by legion of friends in this community. A volume might be written in eulogy of her admirable traits and ac- :omplishments. Indeed has MT. Norton gon Gueenly prize.
 MT. and Mrs. Norton left yesterday morning for Little Rock to spend week. and also contemplate visit to the groom $ family Tn Cleveland, thence to Oklahoma City, 0. T., their future home, where MT. Norton holds lucrative situation with ae Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Ky. Co.
 HE TINES wishes to extend congratu- ations and joins the entire community in best wishes for the happy twain's pros. gerity and domestic felicity.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
Notice Of Letting of Bridge
 Contract.

Notice is hereby given tha: on Mon day. October :. 1901. at I2 o'clock noon. the contract will be let at public outery. at the court house door at Forrest City. Ark, tO the lowest bidder. for building a bridge across Allen bayou. on the Hsnter place. about mics north Of Madison. ac- earding t0 the following plans and spec.- iicatiOns:
 Length of bridge to be I76 feet. abou, 70 feet high. II spans of Is feet each. butt on red cypress piIiBg: piing to be T. inches at ~Inai end. pie, tc each bent: bling 10 be put In ground G feet and anchored al bottom to make il steady. each bent double cross brsced. with a col lar beam on each side with a 2X6. 1G feet long; caps tO be i0xl2, r. feet long fastened on piles with . drift bolts Is ] inches long: flooring j1st to be 3xl3, Is feet long, 10 span, well nailed 10 caps and spiked together at each end; to be ! 6ridged between each bent with xxi: flooring to be 2XG, r. feet long: banister posts tn be iy4 and to stand % inches above flooring, a 3x6. u feet long. un edge. to be let in on outside of post and naiied to flooring and to bauisteI post: hub boards to be lsXl2, tG feet long. l7No. r f.. long, 10 be put on top. nailed 10 hub board and on top Of post: sifingers. floor ing and sub-bracing to be well nailed with 6od Hails; bansters to be well nailed wi;h god nails. All timber 10 be good. sound. t. merehantab.e white oak lumber. All work to be done in good, woTkmanlke manner.
 The successful bidder will De required to at once file his bond in the amount of his bld, conditioned a. required by law and the court reserves the right 10 reject any and all bids.
 September 6, 1901.
 GEO. r. TAYLOR. Attest County Judge.
 T. C. MERWIN. Clerk.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
Deserved Mention.

The following complimentary press notices of Dr. Prewitt we clip from the Luxora Appeal, of Mississippi county.
 We learn with regret that Dr. RIG.
 'rewitt, Jr., now located at Golden Lake, will leave that place to locate at forrest City. Dr. Prewitt is young gentleman of many excellent traits landing high in social and professional circles here, his home. He is a schol. ariy gentleman, learned doctor. keep. ing always abreast with medical sci. snce. While we dislike to lose the ioctor from our county, we heartily commend him to the social and profes- sIonal at Forrest City and wish for him long and useful csreer.-Osceola Democrat.
 We join our neighb0r In regrets nat We shall lose Dr. k. c. prewitt rom our county. The son of highly oclal, scholarly parents. ever free from lhe vices, pure and industrious, he lin- 8ers Tn pleasing memory as our Bob. , we were In position to know his aspi- Iatlon5 for position as scholar to pre- pare himself for his noble profession and have felt pride in his ascent to a nigh sphere of usefulness. We need n0re young men like him and can ill q nord to lose him from our county. vet q, We highly estimate Forrest City as 4 vide and important field, we accent inc compensation that our loss is her gain oar sincere wishes will follow him,D
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
Senator Jones and ex-Gorernor

Senator Jones and exGoternor Clarke have decided to adhere strictly to the decision of the pri- ! aries and strive to maintain and uphold the primary system. The Ion. Responsible Ro1ney McJoy says he is in full accord with them and that St. Francls county will certainly be found ID line with the primary election idea, and it will te donbly strengthened by his grand system of wireless telcgra- Thy, telepathy, mind-reading and flying machine, by which mans vote will be recorded On 6 double cylinder megaphone, thence to a compound phonograph and thence to cash register, so tbat all votes cast in the county will be known simultaneously at the Democratic headquarters and the grand result be read on the flash light displayed
 two minutes after the polls close.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
Mrs. Minnie Harrison and Miss A lice

Roliwage entertained Monday night at progressive euchre, and the interest in the play was keen and fascinating. With happy ingenuity the hostesses ar, ranged that when guest had made five points the bell tapped as tue sign to progress, and thus the players were Kept almost continually on the jump, g as one participant expressed it. Itwas sort of rapid freN arrangement, and the evening passed off with snap and Vlgor that was highly amusing and full ot genuine interest for the bright and handsome company. Ladies' and gen tlemen's prizes were given, and at the close of the gatne, Miss Irene Freeman presenting the best score, was awarded the iadles' prlZe, an artistic and novel ornament in burnt leather, while Mir. Harry Knight claimed the gentlemap's prlZe-something equally as unioue-a burnt wood panel. Elegant refresh ments were served at the conclusion of the game. Those present were: Miss Lady Ingram with MT. Richard Win field, Miss Mary Merwin with Mir. Ben Neblett, Miss Norma Rollwage with Dr. J. Surget Shields, Miss Alice Roll. wage with Mir. Chester McRae. of Camden; Miss Irene Freeman with Mir. Harry Knight, Mrs. Minnie Harrison. MT and Mrs. Theodore Heyck, Jr., Mir and Mrs. Dred Ingram and Mrs. John M. Nichols.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
Gratitude Expressed.

We desire to thank our friends in Forrest City, one and all, for the many kindnesses and tavors shown us dur. ing our sojourn in your midst, and wish to assure you that, although ab- sent in the flesh, will always be present with you in spirit, rejoicing with you in your successful achievements and mourning with you in adversity, inas- much as we are bound to you by the strongest ties of love and sincere friendship. Should we go to the utter most ends of the earth these bonds can never be broken and we will always cherish tender memories of the town and its people Our earnest hope is that Forrest City will blossom and flourish until she is one of the bright est spots on earth.
 MR. AND MRS. l.. II. BELsEH.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
l0llte tf LSttiIg If BTiIT7
 Contract.

Notice IS hereby gwen ,b,, :. usy. October 1901. atIl o'c.oe,. o' A'r. contract will he let at npl,,.o ' ''O. D. |. The court house door at Fore. e,'.-i o-'eiI t to the lowest bidder for huildIn, ,s ,i- an across Clancy creek. near tbs a v vgilss: Bryan place, about mile, .rn.. "aAf bonair, according to the follor,i-'"@ e,. E. { and specifications. "'"E Fl2s
 Length of bridge. % feet. .r.-. Feet h'gt :; beuts. with 8 pi,a. bent. piles to be 6xiOxI3 f-a, " saa spans, end spans to be 1e "Hs' each, middle span t0 be ls fee, lor's. ". SiiIS to be sxl0in.. l2 fl. long. fa.,srg-' q l3 inch dritt-bolt to every pile ,s1'. ..' sa CTS to be 4xl0 and to each s,.. saiis securely nailed to cap sils. niIi,-' iI,' v ' A braeed with 2x6 nailed to a.. . win cod nails; decking to be ss - .. rs thick. l2 feet long. 6 inaba. '-ls balustrades. post to be K ( fs-. asr' . stand sG inches high. cut in 3 ap'fi. side and securely spiked to ou,,iss 1.'es ... oa CT; hub boards b be 2xl2. jointpd .,,'a.' o- ' cry other post and < inches from sa..' s. si' centre. 226 on edge at bot,om o, 'a ~ ~ and 2x6 flat On top Of post. to rT, n, pes =, length Of bridge, well nailed. All ,ins. N. to be good. sound white oak. An .Yz. -.s. to be in good. woIkmanlike style WA
 The successful bidder vii. be rso,;.., 10 al once fife his bond in the ann, ,t'.ss 7. ,, his bid, conditioned as required Sr g-I. l,9 '. The court reserves the right 10 rpis,. ,r. ,' and all bids. " aai
 September 6. 1a0l.
 GEO. ?. TAYL0P Attest: Copp,v Ina..
 T. C. MERWIS, Clerk.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
A Night of Terror.

Awful anxiety was felt for the widow of the brave General Burnham of Machias Me, when the doctors said she would die from Pneumonia before morning" write. Mrs. 5. Il. Lincoln, who attended her that fearful night. but she begged for Dr Kings New Discovery. which had more than once saved her life, and cured her of Consumption. After taking, she slept all night. Further use entirely cured her. '' This marvellous medicine is guaranteed to cure all Throat, Chest and Lung Dis eases. Only soc and Sl %. Trial bottles free at J. II. Dunavant's drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
Shoot and Barbecue.

The Forrest City Gun club was or
 ganized last March with membership of thirty, the object Of which, in the
 main, was to while away the dull days of summer shooting clay pigeons.
 Twenty-Five shoots were inda.sed in
 and in the beginning many scores Of goose eggs were made followed quickly.
 by practice. with scores of hits. The cratic flights of the clay birds caused
 many miss by the best of sportsmen
 The busy season about t9 commence.
 1t was decided best by the club to abandon the shoots until next spring and celebrate the same b. a barbecue and grand shoot. and "Wednesday. Sep, tember II, was the day set
 The day came and the weather could not have been better-just enough sun- shine to make 1t pleasant. At II o'clock preparations were made and by noon a feast was spread that was ft for the gods-barbecued pig and mutton, best Of bread. condiments and pickles, cof- fee, water, beer, etc. Being for the members and few guests only, the crowd probably numbered 60 or 70, among whom were q number ef ladies.
 At l2:39 dinner was announced IL is | needless 10 say more. With one accord everybody proclaimed 1t the event of the year.
 After dinner shooting was indalged
 in by the members and guests. The event of the day was the contest for
 the medal, which is to be worn by the winner until called for next spring
 The following is the score. The names with attached are not members and did not contest for the medal. Out of a possible l5, the following is the shoot:
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
Working Night and Day

The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Dr. Kings New Life Pills. These pills change weakBes: into strength, listiessness into energy hrain-fag into mental power They 're wonderful in building up the health Only s,c per box. Sold by J. H DanayaDt.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13

Smith and Monroe having tied t was decided to shoot the tie of with five birds, and twice again tie re- suited, and cn the third trial smith wor by three out of five, and will prob ably take care of the medal until called for.
 Mrs. Grady, Miss Buford and Miss Mallory also tried their marksmanship. resulting in driving the trap boys from their positions.
 The evening was spent in desultory shooting, thus ending day that will go down in history as the best of the season.
 The members of the Gun club are requested to meet al Atkins < Horne's store next Tuesday evening at o'clock for final settlement of the clubs busi- ness for the season. Don t fail to come.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
We Want to See You,

Me can tell what makes your eyes blur and your head swim. You are bilons and Dr. Caidweil's Syrup Pepsin will cure you or the manufacturers will refund you .he purchase price. Sold by J II. Duna- want.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
A Shocking Calamity

lately befeI railroad laborer. " writes Dr. A. Kellett, of Willford, Ark. His foot was badly crushed. but Bucklen 's Arnica Salve quickly cured him. It's simply wonderful for Burns. Boils. Piles and all skin eruptions. It's the worlds champion healer !" Cure guaranteed, 25c. Sold by J. II. Dunayant.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
WARNING oRDEp

ID the Chaneery Court of :,
 frances L. Moore. Pir. 'SDeis Cogn,, Francis c. Nagan :, d.. n.,. wsni,, h., Inc defendants. Francis q Y. Ferry. Julia F. Oman t-t,.o. o. ;tAgsn. Nefsii. U Gres5n e,ll vel >aliie Newman. J6Sas Onsn y..
 VI m l' Odum. Henry GS.,'l u1l. Jsfs- ,eeK ,, Fhilips and George PbiIg1rosS las coos and pfst aR.wer l ,se ia.s C2ert within d5s ,saa rances L Moore. f'e-''t oi the pisisS.sl.' l>eA.1 Rv F - n MHAAI.,.oRY. c,..
 August H. lsH -1 L. D. c.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
You Know What You Are Taking

W hen you take Groves Tasteless Chill lonlc because the formula is plainly printed on every bottle showing that it is simply Iron and Qulnine in tasteless form. No cure, no pay. soc.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13

A new lot and a lot of new styles in Iaiiy cards are now on sale at the Newsstand.
 Base balls, bats, catchers and felders' nits; guides, masks, &c., at News stand-CHEAP.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
Ladies, Attention.

Freckes, Blotches and Pmples are pos. itively removed by Adar's Venetian Cream, the most perfect face bleach ever
 introduced. Absolutely harmless to the most delicate skin. One box proves its merits. Price 25c at J. H. Tipton's. se6 fl
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
The Only Guaranteed Kidney Cure

is Smiths Sure Kidney Cure. Your drug glst will refund money, if after taking one bottle you are not entirely satisfied with results. soc.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chills and Fever is bottle of Groves Iasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply iron and quinine Tn tasteess form. No cu-o mo pay. Price soc.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13

The Only Guaranteed Kidney Cure. is Smiths Sure Kidney Cure. Your drug. gst will refund money. if after taking one bottle you are not entirely satisfied with results. soc
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
To Cure a Cold in One DaN

Take Laxative Bromo Qainne Tablets All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. F. w. Groves signature is on each boz. G5c
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
FORREST CITY'S GREATNESS Another LinE in the Chain Of Progress
 Nearing Completion.
S5O,0 ,000IS THEINyESTMENT

Carried by the Forrest City Ice and Power Co. in the Erection of Their New Ice Factory ana Cold Storage Plant, Which
 Will be m Operation
 in Thirty Days.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13
CIRCUIT COURT IN SESSION.
The Mill of Justice, Like the Mills of
 the Gods, Crinds Slowly.
GRAND JURY ROASTED

By Prosecuting Attorney Macon for It's Failure to Find Bill Against R E. Denefee. the Lit tie Rock Man Who Made In- sui-ing Advances to Miss Dell Leslie on Night
 Train Over the
 ChoCta
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-13

Brush and Pencil Drawing Tablets at the Newsstand.
 New and revised pocket maps of Ar. kansas just received at the Newsstand
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04

MT. Ernest E. Forbes, proprietor of Forbes's Music House in Montgomery and of the branch houses in Anniston, Huntsville, Birmingham, Mobile and Rome, Ga. is one of the best known business men in Alabama. Since re- moving to Montgomery several years ago MT. Forbes has taken front rank with the Montgomery merchants and today he is at the head of one of the largest concerns of its kind in the State.
 MT. Forbes was born near Oxford. Calhoun County, March 2S. 1S66. He was reared on a farm and received his education in most creditable manner. MT. Forbes went to country school during the winter and summer sea- sons, after the crops were laid py. for four years. After that, his father moved within a mile and half of the town of Oxford. There he welt 10 school to Hon. John l.. Dodson, who now is State Examiner of teachers, fer three years, paying for his tuition by sweeping the college, dusting, bringing in coal and hauling wood to the eel lege Saturday. He also was required ot work in the evening when he re- turned home from school. aai very
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
FAMOUS ACTOR AS FISHERMAN
Joseph Jefferson Knows All About
 the Sport. |
Ladies' Home Journal.

Naturally my dog Schneider wasn't t there. But Rip 1himself-Joseph Jeffer- son-was there." writes James $. Met calfe. fh lls account of Coin Fishin' With Joe v Jefferson The place is Palm Beachs Fla, Mir. Jefferson talks of fishing as we leave the hotel and take our boat. "The fish, he says, is not all there is to fishing. It keeps you out in the fresh air and gives you occupa tion-Just enough occupation and intrcst, If you are a philosopher and want to think. you can think and fish at the same time.
 We stop rowing and MT. Jefferson looks at the water with experienced eye and tells the captain where to drop the anchor In minute our hooks are baited and over the side. Both our rods are immediately jerking in fash ion which indicates that something besides the current is pulling at our lines. The rushes of the fish threaten to entagle our lines. but MT. Jefferson expertly keeps his fish pretty well to his own side of the boat until finally We drag in at almost the same instant two splendid sheepshead.
 The sport continues good, and there is no doubt about Mir. Jefferson's keen delight in it. Our success causes in leIeSt III tIlt htlSlDOIlilE DodtS' 40 NS make other catches in rapid succession they came closer to us. A young wo- man in the next boat has been indus triously making casts, without taking any fish. Mir. Jefferson has been busy pulling In fish, but not stoo, busy to notice her operations. Young lady he finally says in a kindly tone, 'ex- cuse me, but think you would have better luck if you would move your