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The colored American., 1902-04-19
Off for NarraganSett Pier.

Mr.. fred Freeman. who again has
charge of the New Matthewson at
Narragansett Pier, formally opened
his books Wednesday for the season of
1909 at Gray and Costley's. The time
was happily chosen, as the 18th was
emancipation day, and Mr.. freeman
desired to contribute his share in COM
memorating the event.
The colored American., 1902-04-19
Lost Relative

tNTED-To know the Whereabouts of
David ~ aIker who is sailor by occupation and
lives or did in Boston lass, up until few years
ago. He was an ctive Mason and bslt nged to the
Blue Lodge No. { or 5, IhS colored Masons in
Boston vii please make inquiries Information
semi 10 William aiker 1874 First at. S. w.
w ashington ID. C, will be gratefully received
The colored American., 1902-04-19
DID YOU EVER THINK

That $1,000 per week Sick and 5000 Accid.n
would be a very good thing to have around II CIlly
for Pin Money Special Rates to all readers of
this paper. Call or drop postal to
B. II. BAKER, General agent.
For District of Columbia and Virginia.
Royal Benefit Society,
Room 90 Loan and Trust Building,
Cor 9th and T SITS. Washington. D. c
The colored American., 1902-04-19
Ozonized Ok Marrow.
state A & NJ College:
J. w. Hoffman, Ph.D,,

State A & NJ College:
J. w. Hoffman, Ph.D,,
OranReburg, 8. 9.
March 6:b, 1902.
Ozonized OK Marrow Co.,
rs Wabash Ave, Chicago, III.
Gentlemen:
have made very careful test of
your Ok Marrow among our (coIOred)
Students and found it a most excellent
nS'F tonic. 1t is just the thing to make
ns hsir soft, yielding and straight.
Nlhuy ssnd me two bottles per express
a. once. Enclose bill for full amount.
Find P. o Order.
Yours very truly,
J. w. HOFFMAN.
The colored American., 1902-04-19
COTTAGES FOR SALE.

Four desirable Cottages on Jefferson Street. be-
tween W Washington and La tayette Streets Ia ths
the latest improvements Easy tsTIDs FOR furthey
particulars address j. HarTyHughss Cape May, MAJ
The colored American., 1902-04-19
WANTED A POSITION.

A res pectable young widow who is industrious
and willing TO work desires position as a helper
maid. Cali at 22S Mass. Ave. NJ n.
The colored American., 1902-04-19

EDITOR Cooper OF the Washington
w. ColOred American is the best
ue"spsper hustler of the age, bar
Guy Guy no one.-gImes-speakeT, Denver,
The colored American., 1902-04-19
WHEN LEAR MING
LEARN THE BEST.
Dress Making School.

MRS, L. r. Clark. principal of the
SN Livingston School of Dress Making a
kHssz& No 1859 w Street Northwest Wash
@SA ington, has fine school, and we advise
FA all those who wish to learn this valuable
- trade to go to her school She is a fine
teacher and credit to her race. Her
terms are reasonable, and all her scholars who
have graduated from her school are making sue
cess as dress makers
She has the only school If its kind in the city
The improved French drafting machine is the
most wonderful Achievements of Mathematical skill
for cutting ladies and chidren's garments. 1t is
not difficult to learn, il does not require any
complicated figuring
Special lessons given in the Art of Ladies' Tail
oring. also in blending colors. Young men are
taught Ladies' Tailoring this school
lass for young men from 2.3o to $50 p
THURSDAY 30 to 80 Saturdays.
For information call at the school.
MRS. L r CLARKE,
Principal
The colored American., 1902-04-19
Wanted Rooms.

Hyou have a spare room that you would like to
rent to desirable parties, advertise them IN Inc
Colored American.
The colored American., 1902-04-19
Ole Best Choirs.

Some Of the best chOirs In the coun.
try are honoriug Edwin Hill, Philadei-
phia's colored composer of sacred mus
ic, by giving his anthems place on
their Easter programs Sand for
"Christ. the Lord is Risen," Sc; An
gels r led the Stone Away" Zoe;
Shout for JOY" 1Os; "He Burst the
Bars of DEATH" Csc. Sent by mail on
receipt of price. Get complete cata-
Iogue. Address: Edwin Hill, 1914
Chancellor street, Philadelphia, Pa.
If
The colored American., 1902-04-19

Don't miss single issHs Of THB Cox"
ogED AMERICAN, - -
The colored American., 1902-04-19
MISS A. l.. I'll GILMAN
TEACHfR OF MUSIC.

ThoIoueh and systematic training in instrumen-
taI and vocal music Special attention given to
pupils in the primary course and those wishing to
prepare themselves for concerts or any public or
parlor entertainment. MISS iighman Is an &c
compIisbed musician and has devoted many years
TO the study of music"-O Woman and Child
rem Miss A. L. Tilghman has proven heIseif
~, he +boronpbIy yersed in teaching. - Odd Fell
lows Journal" Apply
BOG IA Street, Northwest.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-08-01
The Credit System.

The credit system seems to be grow
ing instead Of dwindlihg, if We are to
Judge from the growth and Importance
of the credit mems association all owe
the country. 1t is strange that tn S
ahor!ld Be so. Surely no more viciol S
system of doing business was ever de-
vised or tolerated 1t is bad on the mer-
chant, because he can never tell what
his collections are going to be, and lie
never knows when he is selling goods
whether IA gain or "A loss awaits him.
1t is bad on the purchaser, because he
Will spend much more when buying on
credit then WIEN lie pays spot casr.
The credit system gives no present
measure OF value and it leaves the
mind unbridled aud free to wander
into extrayaeant ways. 1t is bad on
the man who pays his bills, because he
must also pay in increased prices for
The man who does not pay his bills. 1t
IS bad, because it floods the magis-
Lac Sou'No VIII SuIl5 dHu tnuItSS
litigation.
The cash system has many and great
advantages aud it is singular that our
practical people do not adopt it. 1t
keeps money IN circulation. 1t makes
for economy by furnishing at all times
a present measI :. OF value. IL per-
mits Of better goods from the mel chant
because there are no bad debts to be
added on the good ones. 1t would
seem that cash store, conducted
strictly on the spot cash system, could
undefsell all credit stores and it is IA
wonder more of them are not started.
-Commercial Appeal.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-08-01
Awarding of Bridge Contacts.

The awarding of Bridge Cont acts
to the lowest bidder, took place Mon.
day at the courthouse. The following
are a list Of the bridges and the names
of the successful bidders:
Bridge in Franks township. Road
District No. 5, near Evans School.
house, 81 feet, to w. c. Ferguson at
sl.l9 per foot.
Bridge across Crow Creek, Johnson
township, Road District No. >, at BurI
Harris, 90 feet to w. c. Ferguson Il
S1.70 per foot.
Bridge across Greek at Neel's, Mad
son township, south of Forrest City.
Road District M. !. As feet, to D, L..
Littleton, at Sl.l3 per foot.
Bridge ACROSS Gibson's Gulch. north
of Horace Davis, Road District MOL,
| | . miles north of Madison, SO feet. to
ID. l.. Littleton, at 81 20 per foot.
Bridge across Little Crow Creek.
Madison township, Road District No.
/, 81 teet, 10 l.. Ii. MeGufIee, at 81 5
per foot.
Bridge across Taylor's Creek. east II
Colt station, on Military road, Ros d
District No. 1. 81 Feet, to w. c. Ferg
son, at 81 II per foot.
Telico Bridge, liz miles west Of
Caldwell, Telico township. Road Dis
trict No. 3, 10 feet, to w. c. Ferguson,
at 81 IS per foot.
Bridge across Big Creek, Goodwin
township, Road District No. g, 60 feet,
to E. c. Warren, at s1.4i per foot.
Bridge across Burnt Cane, at the
Narrows, Road District No. II, 100
feet, to w. {. Ferguson, at $3.50 per
foot.
Bridge across Tuni Creek. Franks
township, Road District No S, 50 feet
to W. {. Ferguson, at g 90 per foot.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-08-01
From The Lee County Courier.

Mrs. G. NJ. Head and daughter, Al.
b.rta, returned from Forrest City Mon
day.
Little Miss Emmie Govan is visiting
her cousin, the Miss Merwins of For
rest City.
Born to Mr. and Mrs II. A. Martin
On Tuesday morning last, son. Moth
II and babe doing we'll
}. a. Plummer has been Oh the sick
list the past week. AS soon as able to
travel he will visit Hot Springs for IA
while.
Miss Helen Rotholtz entertained
Friday night of last week in honor Of
her little cousin, Miss Norma Isaacs,
Forrest City.
The negro ball teams Of Forrest City
and this place crossed bats here on
the diamond Tuesday and Wednesday
of the past week. They nut up good
article Of ball the first day; about as
good as any We ever saw off of The pro-
tessional diamond The score of the
game Monday standing s to 6 in favor
OF Mariana. The game Wednesday
was so rotten it smelt bad.
Rev. i. j. Horne. formerly Of Mari
anna aud pastor of the PRESBYTERIAN
church here, was married one day last
week at Houston, Texas. to Miss En-
geria Is. Ligon, most worthy lady of
Meridian, Miss. Mr. Horne ans blide.
are now visiting friends in Bdtesvile,
this state, where a host of friends will
welcome them and extend hearsies
good wishes for future prosperity aud
happiness.
Il. f. Wood, a former attache of
this office now urODrietOr OF the Cross
County Democrat, is captain of the
Wynne base bali team. l ON should
be quite capable in that position, AS he
formerly captained the Plummerites Of
this city which made quite a name IN
the amateur ball circle Of the state.
The Wynne team has been playing a
series of games with Hot Springs this
week. They succeeded in winning
two out of ii series of three games. The
games standing. Monday, 6 to 4 In IA
YER of Hot Springs; TUESDAY - to
III favor Wynne. aud Wednesday, II
TO Z in favor of Wynne.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-08-01
A Cure for Cholera Infantuno.

Last May, says Mrs. Custis Baker.
OF Bookwalter, Ohio, ian infant child OF
our neighbor's was suffering from cholera
infantum. The doctor had given up all
hopes OF recovery. | took bottle OF
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy to the house. telling them
felt sure 1t would do good if used &C
c0rding to direction. In two days time
the child had fully recovered, and Is now
tnearly year since) a vigorous, healthy
girl. | have recommended this Remedy
frequently and have never known il TO
fail in any single instance For sale by
J. T. Sanders
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-08-01

X. III. Winfield. who had been visit.
ing his grandmother at Michigan Civ
Tennessee, and spending some DAYS at
White sulphur Springs. returned Mon.
day. He had been gone aboat four
months. and looks and feels much inn.
proved IN health.
The republicans Of s.. Francis cnnn-
" held a masS-mpeiiDg in the court
mouse Saturday afternoon and orranj
zed county central committee. which
VIII meet next Saturday and decide
he question Of putti.C out candidate
Tor representative III the next legisla-
turc.
1t is generally understood that the
slight rams OF the first of the week did
much good and wert worth great deal
10 those farmers who were fortunate
enough TO be under the clouds. Les
us all hope that other good rains will
follow la er, and that the crops will
be abundant.
T. c. Folbre II Co. are now in Ike
Mallory'S quarters. and ask continu-
ance OF patronage from old friends and
customers, promising always 10 adhere
to the policy which has built them M
such an enviable reputation, that of
handling and dispensing the best of
liquors 10 their bar trade.
Henry l.. Shattuck of Shellsburp.
Iowa, was cured of stomach trouble
with which he had been afflicted fer
years. by Tour boxes Of ChamLerlain's
stomach and Liver Tablets. He had
previously tried many other remedies
and a number ef physicians without
relief. For sic by J. I. Sanders.
Miss Lu'a Davis will leave Tuesday
for trip to Colorado Springs, Pueblo.
Denver, GleHwood Springs. Salt Lake.
Garden of the Gods. Georgetown Loop.
Manitou, and all the pretty places in
that section OF Gods Vineyard. The
trip includes many of natures grandest
scenes, and is one IF the most pleasant
available TO mankind.
For SALE At bargain. - feet line
shattIug, II or ID different SIZE wood
and iron pnlleys, one band saw. one
shaper, one rip saw and table. one large
grind stone, . feet in diameter & in
face, run by steam. Two gin stands.
complete-pratt and Magnolia. Also
. houses ana lots in best part of city.
Call on or address, {. II. HAVEN.
Forrest City, Ark.
The Pulaski Chancery Court made
an order on July 2S prohibiting the
sheriff of st. Francis county from
levying or attempting to levy an
execution issued ana now in the
hands Of said sheriff upon decree
Of the ST. Francis Chaneery Coart
rendered at its May term, 1860. in
favor of j. W. Moore and against the
Choctaw & Memphis Railroad Com
pany for tie sun of S8e6 y OF from
taking any step whatsoever under the
aforesaid execution until the further
order of said court, or the Chancellor
thereof. MI. Moore's attorney is of
opinion that said order is void.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-08-01
A DEPLORABLE TRAGEDY,


a dep'orable shooting afray. in
which were concerned two of the most
prominent families of the city, occur
red Tuesday morninr in Helena.
As result Or. G. ). Ellis lies dan.
gerously wounded at bis home, having
been shot twice With a shotgun loaded
with small shot.
The shooting was done by Messrs.
Ralph. Ed aud Frank Chew, three
brothers. all sons OF r. f, Chew, a mem.
Der of the firm of Chew & Govan, gro.
GERS,
Frank Chew is well known here, hay
ing formerly been in business in For
rest City. and has relations Twin here.
In PERSONAL difficulty betv cen Gift
Ellis and Frank Chevy the night before.
the latter pursued the former with a
knife.
The next morning at o'clock, Frank
Chew, while on his way to the depot,
vas assaulted by DR.. Ellis and Cliff
Ellis aud seYeieiy beaten.
lie abandoned proposed trip 10 Hot
Springs and went to the store, where
he related the difficulty to his father
aud brothers,
The Messrs. Ellis were arrested by
Cdief Clancy, who took them TO DR..
Ellis Office ard took their weapons
away from them.
knowing that trouble was brewing.
the Chief stationed two officers at the
front door of Chew & Govan's store,
where the Nessrs. Chew were eongre-
gated, and then started down stairs
and to the corner few doors away,
where hack was stationed. intending
to send the Messrs. Ellis to their home.
They had barely reached the side
walk when the Chew brothers opened
lire on them, DR.. Ellis being struck by
the first load.
Cliff Ellis lodged into Lieber Bros
sore, While his father turned the COR
ner and ran down the sidewalk.
They had lett their shotguns up
stairs.
The first shot was fired by Fran X
Crew.
When DR.. Ellis turned the corner
Messrs. Ralph and Ed Chew opened
| fire on him.
Four shots were fired, altogether two
ads of the small shot striking the
eder Ellis.
lie fell into tie rear door of Lieber
Bros store and from there was quick
ly removed to his home in the western
portion Of the city for medical atten-
ton.
1t is not believed his wounds will
prove fatal.
The shooting created great deal Of
excitement at the time, and Chief
Clancy was knocked down by the butt
of gun in the melee while trying to
stop Tue affray.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-08-01


\ few friends were invited To the
Del 'ghiful home 0f Mr.. and Mr.. WAL
ter tTorman to meet Mrs Germans
mo her. Mrs. Petticolas of Washington
CITY. Conversation was interspersed
with piano and violin music Mr. Fisch.
er rendered several delightful and adj
m rably rendered selections. Among
other numbers, Miss Mann gave as n
pi'no solo Na'se Caprice hy Newland.
AMI Miss Ramsey. Wagner's Spin
ming chorus from Flying Dutchman.'
All enjayed the delicious refreshments
served later during the evening.
The drouth OF thirty DAYS duration
was broken on Monday. There WAS
not general rain, but several heavy
showers scattering throughout the
county, did the growing crops much
good. On Tuesday also, there were
Light showers, and Wednesday morn
ing broke with steady slow rain
which lasted for several hours. The
crops needed ground snaler extreme
ly. and every day of tie plotracted
drouth was cutting Off great slices Of
the money crop. LATER-The down
p mr. continued Wednesday night AMI
day yesterday. and has been gener-
al throughout this county
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-08-01

sam Davis, colored, was arrested ty
he Chief of Police in Pine Bluff last
week, and on Saturday Deputy Sheriff
Vim. Murphree went after and return
ed with the prisoner Sunday morning
Davis was wanted in this county for
assault with intent to kill Wash Burns.
Burns is Sheriff Williams big tenant
cultiyating about 800 acres. TIE
trouble occurred last spring. Day ;
hit Burns in the head with a brick.
and left for parts unknown. Burns
WAS badly hurt, but recovered. Davis
is nov in jail-aud will be prosecuted
At the September term of the ST. Fraa-
els circuit court.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-08-01
All We're Saved.

For years | suffered such untold mi
sery from Bronchitis" writes J. II.
Johnston, of Bfoughton, Ga. THAT often
was unable to work. Then, when
everything else failed. was wholly cured
by DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. My wife suif, red intensely
from Asthma, TIL it cured her, and all our
experience goes TO show it is the best
Group medicine in the world " A trial
viii convince you its unrivaltd for Throat
aud Lung diseases. Guaranteed bottles
soc and 81 90 Trial bottles free at j. II .
Dunayant's.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-08-01

The best physic- Chamberlain 5
Stnm ich and Liver Tablets Easy TO
take. Pleasant in effect. For sale by
J. +. Sanders.
When Old J. II. Cutter is around
other WHISTLES must go way back
and sit down ~ b. Nelson & CO
sole agents.
FoR SALE OR RFNr-the furniture
belonging to tire Forrest City Hotel
formerly Eppes Hotel. Apply to Mrs.
W. Is. Harper.
Fishing at Madison has been very
good this week, and numerous parties
have gone over from Forrest City to
try their luck, with phenomeni results
IN some cases.
Call for old Prentice, the purest
grade OF whiSkey made. aged 10 years
in the barrel before bottling. At 7
G. Folbre Il Co.
Dr. L. II Owen of Brinkley. spent
couple OF days in the city the first of
the week, with his family at the Hotel
st. Francis.
Old Vollmer Whiskey, put up By Jesse
Moore Hunt Co. is pure and whole
some. For sale by L. c. Folbre & Co,
Forrest City, Ark.
Fer the convenience of those who
want ice at any time of the day. the
Ice Co., have established a sale room at
Fondren u Smiths.
4
day from st. Louis. where she had
been for several weeks Oh a visit to her
daughter, Mrs. Niece.
Mrs Chew, of Helena. who had beer
visiting in this city for several days. a
guest Of her sister, Mrs. Merwin, T.
turned home Wednesday.
J II. Atkins carries a complete line
OF base balls, bats, mitts. and sporting
goods. Don't forget him when yfu
require anything III this line.
Miss Stella Doyle, the efficient teach.
er of the school at Wylds is home on
account of indisposition. which we
hope will be of short duration.
J. j. Barron, a prosperous planter
and merchant of the Cut Off. was in
town on business and shaking hands
with numerous friends Monday.
Professor J. H. Fischer. who has
been visiting aud recuperating here
since the Fourth of July. returned to
Memphis Wednesday much refreshed
Hon. J. L. Robinson, of Lonoke, Las
been invited TO address the sons and
daughters of veterans at the reunion.
August Il Is and ii at Stuart Springs.
The Ice and Power Co, have made
arrangements to have ice on sale at
Fondren & Smiths store. corner Wash
ington and Jackson street at all times.
Tile delivery wagon will run as usual.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-08-01

II. G. FoIbre e Co have gone into
the whskey business more extensively
than ever for 1902, and are now thu
sole propEietafS of the Pearl saloon.
formerly conducted b. Mr.. l. W Nal
Tory. When III search of high grade
case goods or liquors in bottles or lug.
remember that Il. =. Foibre Il Co. al
ways carry the hest
For SALE-One of the best farms
in the 6ottoms-Gi0 acres. $50 acres in
cultivation. 90 acres deadened. Two
good wellngs- four and five rooms.
large harm, 3 stories high, 40x15 feet.
6 wells OF good water, orchard, etc
Lays parrellel with the Choctaw rail
road, , miles. Apply to
Ed LANDVOIGT, TINES Office,
Forrest City, Arkansas
Stomach Il Liver Tablets and find
them the best thing for my stomach |
ever used says II. w. Robinson,
These Tablets not enly correct dis
oiCers of the stomach bat regulate the
liver and bowels. They are easy to
j -
cents per box. For sale by J. T. San
derS.
TIE TINES has just completed an
arrangement whereby it will furnish
beautiful hand-painted PLAGUE,
copied from any photo or tintype, free
to all subscribers paying one years
subscription in advance. This is the
handSomest premium we have ever
been able TO secure for our friends, and
we hope ALI will take advantage OF it,
We have "A cample on exhibition at the
Newsstand Ask to see it.
DO YOU take drink occasionally?
Do YOU use liquor in any way? If so,
and IN either case, you no doubt want
an article that is pure. and unadultera-
ted. Sanders Il Bowen, of the Green
tree Saloon dispense quality OF
liquors unsurpassed in Eastern Ar
kansas. 1t is an even bet that you
should not bny elsewhere until you
have sampled the goods at the Green
tee jug. bottle or bar service is alike
to ali customers.
X. ID Burns, formerly n resident of
Tiptonville, Tenn. and who has lately
been employed at Rumage Il Myers
saw mill on Blacklist Lake, in this
county, died OF hematuria at the Har-
per House in this city at II a. m. He
leaves a wife, who was with him to the
end, and brother from Tennessee.
who arrived Monday. His remains
were laid to rest in the Forrest City
cemetery Monday morning. Burns
was quite popular with his employers
and associates at the mill.
CA . TO II Ia
as.,s the - The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature a NHANIz'w
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-08-01
Mother Always Keeps 1t Handy.

My mother suffered long time from
distressing pains and general i'll health
due primarily to indigestion" says l.. W.
Spaldng, Verona, No. Two years ago
got her to Try Kodol She grew better
at once and now, at the age Of seventy six,
eats anything she wants, remarking that
she fears no bad effects as she has her
bottle of kodol handy" Don't waste
time doctoring symptoms. Go after the
cause. If your stomach is sound your
health will be good. Kodol rests the
stomach and strengthens the body by di-
costing your food. 1t is natures own
tonic. j L Sanders
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-08-01
The Fat Men of Forrest CITY

The following is a list of gentle
men residing in Forrest City, who
weigh 200 pounds or more. There
may be others, but we believe tho
list is complete. Tho large nur.
Der Of robust persons 10 be seen on
our streets arc living advertise.
ment of Forrcs, City as y health
resort.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-08-01
Watch for a Chm,

However slight at this time of year aad
in this climate, it is the forerunner Il
malaria. \ disposition TO yawn, and an
all tired out feeling even comes bpf
the chill. Herbne, by its prompt stin T.
laiive acton on the liver, drives the rsa
larial germs cut OF the system. purifs-
the blood, tones up the system aud 'e.
stores health SOC at J. L. Sanders.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-08-01
Skaters All Records.

Twice i'll hospital, f. a. Guledee, Yer
bena. Ala, paid a vast sum to doctors To
cure severe case of piles. causing -
lum0rs. When all failed, Buckleu's A.
nica Saive soon cured him. Subdues III
tammation, conquers Aches. kills Pains.
Best Salve in the world. 25c at j. II.
DunaYant's drug store.