The Forrest City times., 1905-10-20
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| MISS ltf fdntleS Dds Just cloSSu uOet sue ,essful term of school at Colt.
 The Memphis-Li Rock Iren Moun- tain trsins came down the Helena branch Tuesday and over the Rock Island to and from Little Rock on &C., count of the obstruction of the track by the wreckiDg of d passenger train a short distance west of WynDe. We learn that evers car m the tram, except the dining car left the track Luckily no one was injured.
 The Ladies' Guild of the Church of the Good Shepherd will give c Hallow- cen party at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. E Hurley on the night of October 3l, to which the public IS cordially in vited Refreshments will be served and a good time furnished by fortune tel ling and other amusements. The pro- ceeds will go toward the discharge of the debt on the iectory.
 In another place in this paper may be seen the attractive advertisement of MT. W. F. Evans, the High Price Gro cer, who. as usual, Is opening up and carrying a most extensive stock of Holiday goods, Christmas novelties, etc {, in addition to his always fresh and varied stock of Fancy and Family Groceries. When you buy from Evans you get nothing cheap.
 MT. Joseph DeGrasse, in Richelieu. at the opera house Monday night, was perhaps one Of the best performances which has been seen by Forrest City audience, and Becker < Lewis deserve the hearty thanks of the amusement loving public for their efforts to secure only irs'-class attractions. There was very satisfactory audience, and all seemed very we'll pleased.
 It would but be showing the proper respect for the president Tor our p-o- pc to make a demonstration of some kind upon the occasion of his passing through Forrest City next Wednesday on his journey to Little Rock. We would suggest turn out of the militia com pany and also any of the local civic bodies that may be enabled 10 make an appearance on that occasion.
 T J. Rowland, of Franks township, was m Forrest City Wednesday, ar ranging for the removal of his family to this place. MT. Rowland was born and reared and has always resided on the old home place, and the contem plated move is the first change of dom- icile in his life He is one of the best men of St. Francis county, and his To- cation here will be a valuable acquisi- tion to our citizenry.
 Tine assessors list shows the railroad valuation in St. Francis county to be $952 324. The Western Union Tee graph Company's property is assessed at $l5, ,504, the Pacific Express Com. panv's at $3034, the Wells-Frrgo's at S6750 and the Pullman Company's at S930. It will be seen by these figures that these corporations contribute quite an important part of the county s income.
 Elmer t-'Tohe'') Fondren, at one time employed by Mir NJ. Y. Hancock in this city, but now located at Wynne, was in | town Tuesday on sad mission. He came for the purpose of arranging for the burial or his brother-in-law, A. E Cook who died Monday night at Kettle ton. Mir. Cook was well known to many of our people, having at one t me considerable business connections in this county.
 Professor Ma gave us very pleas ant call last week and we were glad to learn that the Crowley Ridge is crowd ed with the boys and girls of this dis trict. It is they who will one day take charge of the affairs of this growing city, and it is gratifying to know that they are preparing themselves for good and progressive citizenship. Another room is greatly needed for the accom- mediation of the overflow.
 l J R. Cole, the well known merchant at Beck's Switch, died last night after an illness Of ten days. He was about 90 years old, and had been resident of this county for twenty-five years He was widely acquainted and highly esteemed by large number of ouI people, who recognized and appreciated his many sterling qualities. The inter. ment will take place at 10 o'clock to- morrow Saturday, morning, at the Forrest City cemetery Services to be conducted by Rev. F. II. Hensley, of the Presbyterian church.
 Ms Lowenthal died at , o'clock Wednesday evening Al her home in St Louis. She was sister of Mrs. NJ. lsaacs and Mrs. \. Meyers of this place and was we'll known here, having frequently visited in this city. Mrs. Meyers and Mrs. tsaacs were joined here Wednesday night by their brother and sister, MT. Morris Lesser, and Mrs $. RothO2. of Marianna, and an went to St. Louis to attend the funeral. We extend condolences to the suryiv- ing relatives.
 The many friends of Uncle" Bob Mitchell, will join us in sympathy with him in the loss of his wife, whc passed away Tuesday night at her home near McGotfin. Mrs Mitchell was one of the oldest residents of the county and was woman greatly be
 loved by all who enjoyed the privilege of her acquaintance. Her end was peaceful, she dying in the full assur- ance Of happy future. We regret to
 learn that Uncle Bob himself is quite ill, but trust he may be spared many years yet.