The Forrest City times., 1905-07-07
Fishing Lake

\ Times man spent the gaiorlous Fourth at Fishing lake, a guest of Hon. F. W. and MT. Jim DeRositt. We were accompanied by MT. Moose, who by the way is something of d fisherman. as well as the best photo grapher in this balliwick. and Mr E. |. Barrow
 Minnows were secure at Crow creek and there was no incident of moment until We arrived at the lake, which is almost entirely the property of MT. De Rositt. Here we took out" for the day, and opening up the commis- sary partook Of such wholesome re- freShment as had been provided.
 After short rest and preparations, Mir Jim DeRositt and MT. Barrow made a trip up the lake on hunt for big lisl1. using q bob. They caught only d few, among them being Il fine bass weighing about four pounds. Messrs. F. W. DeRositt. Moose and | the writer sought smaller game, and l with bucket of nice live minnowS We 1
  strung about twenty speckled beauties before noon.
 These were turned over 10 Dan | Jones one of the colored tenants on [ the place. and they were quickly pre- pared for the table.
 Aunt Ellen got Us up fine dinner Of fish. potatoes, onions, snap beans, tomatoes, corn bread buttermllk, GUS tard pies, and etc. and the recollection of it makes us hungry again, though in truth we thought We had eaten sufficient to last us the balance of the week.
 Being holiday, there were probably two scores of other persons enjoying themselves upon and around the lake. composed principally of the young society girls and boys" of Forrest City.
 They had big spread consisting of oodles of good things to tempt the palate of the most fastidious epicure. and they enjoyed themselves to the utmost.
 After dinner the boats were filled, and the others stood upon the bridge negative one of which will adorn our l handsome souvenir supplement, through the kindness of Mir. DeRositt
 The balance of the afternoon was devoted ad libitum to fishing, boat riding and loungiug about the camp.
 our party landed about forty nice fish altogether. during the day. and had 8 most enjoyable outing, the |DcRasitts neeiettjne no opportunity to add to the pleasures of the day.
 The roads aP that way 8e fUG1E |go0d. Though there is much feem fag ] Improvement.
 Crops along t1te r8ad arc HerJHV very good, ,laasil }Heee i~ W8ed grass Iiu several fields. owing t4 tbe u0- favorable .ea9anS far working and iH some Hstaaee@. tl4e ~Ilit1lHssr1a~~ af tenants.
 | l-t atttt~t Akkt tttlt 'llt.iHt At >tN was on the beBositt plantation. They IlUSe several fields of corn which is of tiHe size and taIor, some of which will no doubt yield - bushels to the acre. IL k simply magnificent. The cotton. too. looks fine and healthy. and Will no doubt yield the usual amount We were delighted tonote the many evidences of prosperity Of our friends and their neighbors. and hope their efforts will he abundantiy blessed with results.
 We arrived at home about o'clock quite worn out with the exercise incl l dent to such pleasures. and feeling under many obligations to the 1 DeRoSitts for their untirfng and genial efforts in our behalf. They are l two of the most thoughtful hosts in i the county, and nothing iS too good for their friends and guests.
 The Fourth was very pleasant To us