The Green Forest tribune., 1903-01-10

everything remaining on our books. Don't wait for Us to send you a dun, or to go to the trouble and expense of go- ing to see you, but come in and mention the matter yourself. We appreciate your trade and desire to continue our friendly relations during 1903
 CoxsEY BROS.
 Mrs. Fred Thalgott of St. Louis is here visiting her grandmother, Mrs. c. Yenny.
 Mayor O'Neal saw hat moving along the depot street the other day and with the aid of a fishing pole picked it up, when the owner of it said to him, "Put that hat back; my team and wagon are down here under the mud and Pm just driving through town. It's queer you fellers can't let man alone when he is attending to his own business.''
 Misses Nellie Edgemon and Maude Rhodes wish to announce to the public that they will open up large stock of millinery and notions on or about Feb. 1. It will pay you to wait for your spring millinery, etc., till that time. Thanking you for your favors in the fu- ture, we are, Yours truly,
 RHODES & EDGEMoN.
 E. B. Wall, attorney for the Fayette- vile Wagon Wood & Lum Der Co.,, re- turned home to Fayetteville. Tuesday night, after more than weeks hard work looking into titles and writing deeds of con veyance to the timber pur- chased by his clients on Osage, near Fairview. The cutting, saving and shipping of the timber now owned by this company means lots of employment for men and teams nd the distribution of money here for some years to come.
 A telegram received by relatives Tuesday morning brought the sad in- telligence of the death of Riley Gallo way, which occurred at his home near Edwardsville, Oklahoma, at ii o'clock, a. m., the day before. The telegram did not state the cause. MT. Galloway was from his childhood to few years ago resident of this community and was known and highly respected by many of our people, who will be pained to learn of his death.
 The public school closed Friday last and the regular select term of the High School opened Monday morning. The teachers report flattering encouragement for the winter and spring session. The attendance is good, the High School de- partment for the first week of the select term showing it to be 25 per cent larger than at any time during the public term. The register of the two terms shows an enrolment of 275. Twenty four non- resident pupils entered this week.
 One who was there reports most en- loyable surprise party at the home of Bob Thorn in Highland district on New Years eve. It was the birthday of Miss Mamie Thorn and her friends decided to surprise her. The Shipley brothers were in the crowd and furnished some fine music. The evening was spent in lively conversation, music and games. As the clock struck midnight the birth day cake was served, after which the guests departed wishing each other the return of many happy new years.
 Quite surprise was sprung upon A. M. Webb and wife Saturday night. A number of their special friends gathered at the Webb home loaded with nice things to eat and the evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all. An im- promtu program of songs and recitations was rendered, a recitation by Mrs. Webb being especially enjoyed. Those pres ent were M. s. Coxsey and wife, J. A. Buell. and wife, c. s. Skinkle and wife, c. H. Chauncey and wife and Mrs. c. B. Grim. Misses Ruth Grim and Fife Harris claim to have been guests of honor.
 From the reading of the program of the state horticultural society to be held here it will be seen that large number of distinguished people are to visit our town on the occasion of this meeting. There is no doubt but what the attend ance will be large, as every railroad in the state has offered half-fare rate. Large preparations for the entertain ment are indispensibly necessary. Our people are not asked to board them for nnthin~ hut hnlneS mnSt ha had mhara