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The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01
AN ORDINANCE
To Annex Certain Territory to
 Town Of Forrest City.

Whereas it is the sense of this Council that the real estate hereinafter described be an. nsxed to the incorporated Town of Forrest City. Arkansas.
 Be it therefore ordained hy the Common Council of the Incorporated Town of Forrest City. Arkansas, that the question of annex ing tc said incorporated town the following territory which lies contiguous to and ad jon. Ing to ihs town Of Forreet City. Arkansas, and In the county of St. Francis, towit:
 Commencing at the northeast corner of the southeast quarter of section twentv-eiCtt ,kl township i've t5), north. range three fsD east thence north nine fo) chains and forty t40l links; thence due west sixty t6oI chains: thence south eighty-nine fs9l chains and thir- ty-three links; thence north cighty-seven and one-half ts1in degrees. east twenty f20j chains and fifteen a5l links to the west boundary line of the incorporated limits of the town of Forrest City. thence north on the west boundary line of said town to the north. west corner of said town ofIorrest City,thence east on the north line Of said limits of said town of Forrest City to the point of begin. ming. be and the same is hereby and will be submitted to the qualified electors of said town to be voted on at the annual election to De held within and for said town of Forrest City on the first Tuesday in April. 1901.
 J. H. TIPTOS. Mayor.
 J. D. BAuGH, Recorder pro tenn
 Forrest City. Ark. March 1. 1901.
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01
CHURCHES AND.sABBATH SCHOOLS.

Methodist Episcopal Church. South-Rev W. C. Davioson. pastor. Services every Sunday al II q. m. and G::N pm. Prayer meeting every Thureday night at go o'clock. Sabbath school every Sunday morning at 10 o'clock G. E. Mallory superintendent. The public is cor dially invited. Ladies Aid Society meets every Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at The parson- age. Epworth League meets every Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. J. E. Wynne, pres.
 Baptist Church-Eid. A. N. Couch. pastor. Services every Sunday at ii am. and [ go ?. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday night at 20 o'clock. Sabbath School every Sunday morning at Q :30 o'clock. J. T. Fondren. supt Young Mems Meeting every Sunday at 2 p.m. The public will be cordially welcomed
 Catholic Church--G. A. kind. pastor. Ser vices on the first and third Sundays oi each month. yiz.: Mass at 10 a. m.; cate chism. 2:30 D. m.; evening devotion at $ Seats free at any of the services
 Church of the Good shepherd (Protestani Episco pall Rev. J.J Cornish. rector. Services every second and fourth Sabbath in each month at Ii 70 o'clock &. m. and 7:3O D. m Sunday school every Sunday morning al s::o Mir. John Gatling, superintendent. All seats free. A cordial invitation to the services is extended to the public.
 Presbyterian Church--No pastor at present Sabbath school every sunday morning al 9:;0 k. T. Gray. Superintendent. The public is cordially invited.
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01
DEMOCRAT TIMES,


 Health is very good in this sec. lion.
 Winter arrived at last but did not stay long and now garden making is in order about here.
 Our postmaster was in the Bluff City last week sight seeing.
 R. w. Norment shook the dust of Arkansas from his feet and re- turned to Mason. Tenn.
 P. Jackson was in Memphis last week sight seeing.
 Misses Sallie and Viola Woods, of Sand Ridge, visited Mrs. Thom. az Sunday.
 Miss Sallie Hogue is visiting at Sand Ridge this week.
 Mrs. Della Jackson visited Mrs. Beatty Sunday.
 Mrs. Ella Wright, of Sand Ridge visited Democrat this week.
 H. P. Owen, of Lulu, Ark, pass. ed Monday enroute to Forrest City and Memphis, Tenn.
 Mrs. Dr. Thomas paid Sand Ridge professional visit Tuesday.
 Mrs. Arvy Wright, of Whitmore, Ark, is visiting Mrs. Wallace this week.
 Our pRblIc roads in this section needs the attention :of the road overseer few days awful bad.
 The roads in this section are get. ting dusty-sometbing very unu- sual at this time of the year.
 c. Beatty bagged fine turkey gobbler recently.
 The turkey gobblers are making themselves heard in this section.
 The bleak, wintry weather has
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01
WIDEN FER TIM ES.

believe every township Tn the county has correspondent except Griggs to THE TIMES. But few citizens of our county. except those interested in lands, have the least conception of our township and its rapid improvements.
 But a few years ago-even in the eighties-no one could have q crop, unless he was a walking arsenal, for then 1t was wilder ness of cane, timber and wild beasts of the forest, with but few citizens, whose habltations were near the railroad and on the river, but the few first pioneers, were the best, most honest men that ever came west to grow up with the country.
 There were the Wideners, Ma. haffeys. and Emissions, most all of whom have passed over the river and but few of their offspring arc here now.
 Within tho past ten years thou sands of acres that the monday sun had never before shown upon for the density of timber and cane are today vast cotton and corn fields, producing annually from one to one and a half bales of cot ton or 40 to so bushels of corn per acre, and as to sweet and Irish potatoes, turnips and pumpkins, Griggs township is a world beater, little as is thought of it.
 venture the assertion that we have better tenament houses, with more brick chimneys and tongue and grooved floors than all the rest of the county put together. Ex- cepting the towns in the county,
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01
Confirm ation Notice.

NJ OTltE is here by given that l.. Rollwage A\ and Q. B. ROllwage, composing he mer. cantile firm of l.. ROllwae. & O.. bsve nled their application to the Chancery Court Oi st. francis county. Arkansas. to the May term thereof. iDUi. asking for decree confirming their title Is the northwest quarter Of me southwest quarter of section 2S. in township north, range , east. in St. Francis county. They claim title 10 sad land ny deed eft- cated by G. E. Mallory. county clerk or s' Francis county. dated November lst' NV; aud recorded in the recorders office ol esu county in Record of Deeds. Vol. II. page lS, They purchased said land at q Iax snle uane ny the collector of St. Francis county. Arsah -as. on inc 10th day of June. lSf. M phohe sale of lands made by said collector Tor dthh' quent taxes for the year IS94.
 All persons who can set mp any right W lp lands so purchased nre hereby called oh ls show cause at the slid May teri. l9Ol or .ns Chancery Court of St. Francis euunty. AT kansas. 1T any they can. why the said -ae ''' taxes so made should not be confirmed.
 G B. MALLORY Clefh'
 February lith lo1l ot
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CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior.
 United States Land Office.
 y,,l.. t- EolruarY

Department of the Interior.
 United States Land Office. ,oo
 Little Rock, Ark. February Fu sufficient contest alhdevit having ~r" filed in this office hy John Griggs eanteslaun. ,ns against liomcstead Entry No. l@e,' n',. uis". March 24 lsGl. for elg -e IA section l'. W.n ',,n ship n. range e by James C. Eldrlaer' .'s .';S testee. in which il is alleged that ths sstJ sd James C. Eldridge has abandoned hi- , sS,s S. homestead for about eight years and lna' ad x, IS unable to learn the present pnstohVss sara s drcss oi said contestec. Said parties arr ss,a sr. ny notified to appear. respond ann Vhs. ,a.ss dencc touching said allegation at " Q tH~s 'ae,t m. on March 23. 1901. before The CounN em sss bi st. Francis couuty. Arkansas, at h,," ho',ns in Forrest City. Ark. and that finai ut' ,oo a will be held at 10 o'clock a. III. on pf' e q he before the Register and Rec"ivrr M K. United States Land office i'll Little k'e@'' ansas. .,se The said contestant having. in prroTrhsh bdavit. filed Dee. l0 1900. set forth facir,sr- sr- show that after due diligence perr,n1'.s seee. vice of this notice can not he made. U s.es he hy ordered and directed that such ii"'"N given by due and proper pnhlicntisn' ,,,sr.
 II. II. MYERS, Regisss, J. F. BUSH. Receiver.
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01

St. Francis County Circuit Court meets on The Second Monday in March and September Of each year. and continues three weeks.
 Chanccry Court convenes on the first Mon. day in May and November.
 County Court meets on First Monday in Jan- usry, April. July and October of each year. All claims against the county must be filed on or before the first day of ef-. term.
 Probate Court meets on Third Monday in January. April July and October of each year.
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01
Warning Order,
In St. Francis Circuit Court.
 March Term Inni

In St. Francis Circuit Court,
 March Term. 1901. Charles F.. Bailes. R. H. Bailes and J. R. Patterson. partners under firm name of Bailes X Patterson, Pms, Warning
 -ys- Order. . Joseph E. Shoot and Hugh l..
 Burnham. Defts. The defendant. Hugh l.. Burnhsm. is warn. ed to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiffs Charles F.. Bailes. R. II Bsiles and l. R Pat. terson, partners under firm name of Bailes X Patterson.
 Feb. IS, 1901.
 G. R. MALLORY.
 Clerk of Circuit Court
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01

changed ito baImy spring-tne farmers delight. Farming, by the wsy, IS at a very low ebb just now, but I am informed that even the fence corners will be put in cotton this year. SILVER BILL.
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01
For Treasurer.

TIE TIMES ie authorized to announce NIT K. F. McCrary, as candidate for reelection fo the ofhce of treasurer of tho incorporated town of Forrest City. Election Tuesday. April 2, 1901.
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01
Saturday ,thc 9th Day of March, 1901

between the hours of ten (lW o'clock a m , and three f3l o'clock. D. m.. the following de- scribed tracts of land lying and being in the counties of Monroe and Lee in The state of Arkansas. to-wit: The northwest quarter inv l.4 of section twenty-one (2b. township three CD north. range one CD west, in the county of Monroe. and the west half fw I.2) of the northwest quarter fw l-2 of nv i.4) of section twenty-two t2a). township three (:ID north. range one n west. in Lee caunty. Arkansas. containing in all. two hundred and forty ta40l acres of land. more or less.
 A. $. DIAMOND.
 Trustee. JOHN GATLINu. Atty.
 Forrest City. Ark. Feb 22nd, 1901.
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01

The town council held very i'm. portant meeting at s. II. Mann's office this morning, brief proceedings were had in considering the proposition of extending the city limits and the fol- lowing ordinance was passed:
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01
For M arshal.

THE TIMES is authorized 10 announce Mr. c. P Wolff, as a candidate for reelection te the cfscs of marshal of the incorporates town of Forrest City. Election Tuesday. April ?. IQsf
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For M avOr.

THg TINES is authorized to anHgsince Hon. Jno H. Tipton as candidate for reelection to the ofice of mayor or the ineorporated town of Forrest City. Election Tuesday. April Q 1901.
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01
For Recorder.

TuR TINEs is authorized 10 announce Mir. George W. Pearson as candidate for the office of recorder of the Incorporated town of Forrest City. Election ruesday April q 1901.
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01
To Cure a Cold in One Dav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. F. w. Groves signature Is on each box. o5c.
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01
w arning Order.
G. B. MALLORY.
 Clerk of Circuit Court

In St. Francis Circuit Court, March Term.
 1901. State of Arkansas, Pltf.
 yS. Edgar Sligh. Delft. The defendant. Edgar Slgh. is warned to appear m this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintifr. State of Arkansas. c. B. MALLORY C,lerk Feb. s. 1901. ByR w. PAYNE n C'
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01
Trustees Sale of Land.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN under the provisions and power of sale contained in a certain deed of trust. executed to me as trustee on the 18th day of February
 ls.s. by C. T. Long and Willie s. Long. his wife. to secure & debt due to J. R. West, now deceased. which said trust deed is recorded in the county of Monroe and state of Arkansas
 Tn book !. page M. and in the county of Lee
 in book 70. on page 606; default having been made in the payment of said debt I will at the request of K. Allen. admin inistrafor of the said J. K. West, deceased. sell at public sale to the highest bidder for cash in front of the brick store house belonging to the estate of said J. k. West. deceased. in the town of wheatly. in St. Francis county, Arkansas. on
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01
MCNICIPAL OFFICERS . Town of Forrest City.

A,dermen-Jas. Russell. !. D. BauGh. J F.. stone, k. $. Stevens. :. r. Mcdaniel. Council meets on First and Third Tuesday nights in each month.
The Forrest City times., 1901-03-01
will be ready for delivery.

of standard excellence and purity you will find at Sanders. For the table or for children's school lunches, our deli cacy counter affords dezens of dainty and inexpensive luXuries that never could be prepared at home. and that tempt the appetite while being nourish- ing and wholesome.
Evening star., 1901-11-13

ana at the station was met by the minister
ana their young son. Mrs. wu was accom-
PANIED back here by three young Chinese
girls, one, Miss So Ching WI. being. 81 10
SAID. an adopted daughter Of the minister
and his wife. These newcomers to the le-
cation household have already found much
20 entertain them on their long trip across
TINS country and from the station 10 the
legation. on Q street. A passerhy with an
eye 10 statistics counted eighteen pieces
OF baggagc In the wagon following the
party 10 their Washington home.
Announcement has just been made Of the
engagement of Mrs Louise II. Moore
widow of John G. Moore, and MIR
warner M Leeds OF New York A stem
daughter of Mrs. Moore. Miss Ruth Moore
married Lieut.. Col. Arthur Lee who was
attached 10 the British embassy at Wash
ington, not long after her fathers death
Mrs. Moore is now abroad. but is expected
to return to New York next month and
her marriage TO Mr.. Leeds will soon follow.
The Misses Evans. daughters Of the com
missioner OF pensions, have returned TO the
cairo after years absence spent in east
ern travel Every stopping place on their
journey in the Philippines was made de-
nghtful by the hospitalities extended by
friends, and the entire trip from start 20
finish was an ideal one.
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MARRIED..

HARRIS-MAHoRNEY. On Tuesday. November
II; 1901. privately, at the residence Of the
brides mother, by Rev. Father Joseph / Ma
guire, Mr.. JAMES FREDERICK HARRIS 70
Miss ANGELA ID. MAHoRNEY. both Of
Washington, D. c.
SfEWART-CLARkE. On November G. 1901 nj
Alexandria, Va, KATHLEEN oTHFlIA
CLARKE and FRED. STEWART Of Washing,
ton. u. G.
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A Princeton Alumni Smoker

Mr.. James NJ. Johnston, the president
OF the Princeton Alumni Association Of the
District OF Columbia and the south has is
sued invitations TO all the Princeton alumni
OF this city to an informal smoker 10 be
held at the New Willard Hotel Friday
evening, November -, at $50 O'clock
Evening star., 1901-11-13
Our Annual Sale of
Thanksgiving Requisites
Begins Tomorrow, Thursday, and Includes

China Glassware Lamps Candeaba Accessories Kitchen Requisites
ETC. only made possible by purchasing in quantities direct
from the
Our spacious and thoroughly modern fifth floor departments
Pe with the best productions the European and American
shown
ggrade goods be found diversity of shapes
and designs Everything for all the house. everything for all
OF housewOrkgood practical helpful things for everyday well
Rich Cut Glass Dainty China Artistic Lamps and hundreds OF
bits OF especially suitable Holiday and Wedding Gifts Fa
Euclre and Whist Prizes,
Especially helpful the excellent have made the
goods-al
and distinct sections and such that
glance the article looking for.
Frequent visits keep touch with the improve
CONSTANTLY appearing these several classes of goods
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Dining Room,

Special reference made collection especially
suitable for den consisting of monks heads sporting racing and
hunting
They are all artsticaly framed in the latest holdings.
We stock ready for immediate
all the popular 45o STYLES mones in
udng complete line OF ovals and circles
We have Picture Frame Factory
equipped with the modern machinery enabling us to execute
orders for frame.
We also have complete and Boards in all col
and them o order any shape or
The observance
wood and finish makes work artisically fauless.
We invite inspection of the
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travelling Goods
Department.
(Basement-Equitable B'ld'g.)

(basement-Equitable B'ld'g.)
Main entrance, 1905 F Street.
Trunks, Bags, Tourists Requi-
sites and Accessories. We carry
only the best grades, and the stock
now is larger, better assorted and
better IN every respect than ever be-
tore. Trunks and Bags are made to
our special order to suit the tastes
and requirements of our trade. thus
enabling us to introduce features
and conveniences not obtainable in
the usual way. Many novelties are
now shown, and there are many
things especially suitable for holiday
gifts.
We quote several interesting val
ues as follows:
MEMS REAL LEATHER HAT BOXES for anv
size hat; strap to hold in place; double sewed
handle riveted on; good nickel plated lock-a spe-
S3 S6b Enrh
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Also a special value in
Morris Chairs.

very handsome and massive full quartered oak
sH i1rrls thalrs. antique design, with broad arms
lui spring seat curved back fitted with fine yeIour
cushions IN number Of lhades. including plain and
ane nsurea en- effects, hlled with renune hair. very
strong and comfortable chair and very good yslue
$3.50 Each.
Others from $500 to $500 each.
Fourth floor.
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Woodward & L0thr0p,
Sew York-WAsHINGTON-Paris
millinery Department.

millinery Department.
Thursday Friday and Saturday We Shall Exhibit
Winter Models inn Hats, BOmmets and T0Ques
and other garnitures
things
with
Evening star., 1901-11-13

Thanksgiving Dinner
and Tea Sets.
We are now showing a complete
line OF the best makes OF both open
stock and complete Dinner and Tea
Sets and call especial attention to the
two following:
Tea Set Attraction.
We offer a new lot OF choice quail
ty decorated German China Tea Sets,
in the full 56-piece combination, with
thin tea cups
$500 for Sc pieces.
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Odd Pieces
(Fourth Floor.

Fourth Floor.
We now show a very extensive
and attractive assortment of odd
pieces OF furniture, in the newest de-
signs, for all parts of the house.
Included are many articles which it
would be hard to duplicate, and some
which have no duplicates. Every
piece comes direct from the factories
and largely from the leading manu-
facturers of Grand Rapids, Michi-
gan, who have the reputation of
making the finest furniture in the
world.
Many artistic bits are here, es-
peclally suitable for holiday gifts.
A special purchase enables us to
offer the following extraordinary
values in
Dining Room Tables.
,, Fine Solid Chartered Oak Extension Tables very
hshiS i poished futed legs bolted on; easy-work-
ing slides; round or sGuare-tables that are built
ana hnished In most thorough manner We offer
usual. u ies' lnan
Oft, S1O.5O Each.
S=ft., $1,000 Each.
Others up to s27.oo each.
Also a special value in
China Closets.
Solid Oak China Closets. with bent glass ends
curved legs panoled back, grooved shelves and
iy highly polished. A handsome closet and an excel
$500 Each.
Others up to $500.
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Art Picture and Framing Dept.

We the attention those who contemplate
Birthday Wedding
tensive improvements is the complete the
1t contains popular subject copyrighted and
everything artistic that under the head pctures paint
photographers etcfngs
numsfom the modest reproductions
In the number Of pictures there
be found those suitable for the
Paror Bed Room,
Hall, Nursery
Library, School Room,
Dining Room, Club Room.
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Haviland China
Dinner Sets.

We also offer a new lot of dainty
thin Haviland China Dinner Sets, in
full 1oo-piece combination, including
soup tureen, etc, complete for IL
persons.
$3.50 for set.
Two new casks OF beautiful Ii
mogeS Sets at $4,000 per set.
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Thanksgiving
Pressed Glassware.

Pressed Glass Cranberry Bowls. EACH. ~.
Pressed Glass Celery Dishes. Each. ~
Pressed Glass Olive Dishes. Each. ....... ~
Pressed Glass Pickle Dishes. Each....... -
Pressed Glass Spoon Trays. Each. ....... IN
Pressed Glfss Finger Bowls. Each....... ioS'
Pressed Glass Salt and Pepper Shakers, 80
sterling silver tops. Set. ~
Pressed Glass Celery Dips. fancy shapes. occ
Dozen ...-..--..........-.
Pressed Glass Water Pitchers. Each..... w.
Pressed Glass Claret Jugs. Each. ooN'
Pressed Glass Oil Cruets. Each. .......... loC.
Pressed Glass Vinegar Cruets. Each. ~
Pressed Glass Sugar Bowls. Each........ iSC.
Pressed Glass Cream Pitchers. Each..... lOS.
Pressed elus. Punch Bowls Each S1.75
Pressed Glass Punch CUPS. Dozen. wv.
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OUR W. & L. SPECIAL TRUNK, made to stand
the toughest handling; basswood box covered with
one-piece wood slats double dowel bolts on each
edge each side of lock and two on each end
these prevent any motion to the top of trunk
four twelve-inch strap hinges the small sizes;
No. Taylor bolts and best Excelsior lock; sheet
iron brttom rollers set back; best malleable iron
clamps and each thoroughly riveted on; two
trays-one deep enough for carrying hats; cloth
lined throughout-an unequaled value
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S3. so Each.

HEAVY CANVAs-COyERED TELESCOPES; tar
board frame; cloth lined; three heavy straps that
extend all around; leather protected corners; han
die riveted to extra metal band on inside
Evening star., 1901-11-13

Those who expect to see Mr.. Rich
ard Mansfield, in his new play, at
National Theater, next week, should
read the story, MONSIEUR BEAU
CAIRE, by Booth Harrington, a de-
lightful romance of an intensely dra-
matte flavor, handsomely illustrated
and printed, attractively bound in
red cloth.
Price, Csc. Copy.
Book Department Basement
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Christmas Cards. Book
lets, Calendars and Diaries.
First floor, Tenth ST.
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December Patterns and
Fashion Sheet Ready.
First floor, Eleventh St
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Dining Room Tables.
Off,, S1O.5O Each.
S=ft., $1,000 Each.
Others up to S27.oo each.
Also a special value in
China Closets.

solid sond OAK China Closets. with bent glass ends
curved legs, pancled back. grooyed shelves anf
hishiy polished. handsome closet and an excel
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-29
blessings Of the Library.
(Book Worldl

when I come to a great library" said
the archbishop of Canterbury recently,
when I think of all the men whose pro-
auctions are set up upon the walls, and
when / think of what humanity would be
without them when I think of what 1
myself have learned from so many of
them, I feel as If of all things for which
I am grateful to God, 1 know but one
that stands above the gift of literature,
and that is Gods own revelation and
when we put that high above everything
else, I know Of nothing which l consider
higher than the literature which ennobles
my country
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-29
Pleasantly in Passing.
(Philadelphia Press. }

well. I declare" remarked the thin
man. who was heinv uncomfortable
crowded by a very stout person. the
trolley company ought to charge passen-
gers By weight
Think 500" retorted the stout person.
At that rate Il wouldn't be worth their
while 20 take you on At all
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-29
A South African Society Note.


cleveland Plain Iealer,)
The latest social adviCes from South
Africa Indicate that General Dewet, who
has been enjoying a much needed rest, IS
again ready to resume business at the
old stand.