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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-05-24

General Joseph Wheeler says that
General Iogans attention, when on
May . 1868. as commander of the
Grand Army of the Republic, he issued
orders in regard to keeping green the
memory of the brave boys in blue,
had no doubt been called to the custom
of the Southern people of annually set
ting apart day ito pay reverence TO
those who sacrificed their lives for Il
principle that was dearest and nearest
to their hearts" He says:
"The women of the South were ever
assiduous in their care of the resting
places Of their dead, perhaps because
of the customs peculiar on this side OF
the Atlantic to Mobile and New Or
leans. where on All Souls Day each
year the cemeteries were carpeted with
untold myriads of rare and costly flow
ers strewn by devoted hands over the
graves of the beloved dead.
During the contest between the
States the women and children of the
South delighted to bring flowers and
evergreers to decorate the graves OF
the martyrs TO their cause. AS the
spring brought the anniversary of the
doomsday Of the lost cause" the fair
women of Southland instituted another
and a special day in honor of their be-
loved soldiers. and the pathos of the
devotion was the deeper in that the
sacrifice of their lives had been made,
seemingly. all in vain.
april 20 was the day set apart by a
consent spontaneous in its universal
adoption Alabama's and Georgia. S
first public Decoration Day was in
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-05-24

visitors and fond mourners. Let no
vandalism of avarice or neglect. no
ravages Of time testify to the present
or the coming generations that we have
forgotten rs people the cost of free
and undivided republic.
let us then. al the time appointed,
gather around their sacred remains and
garland the passionless mounds above
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-05-24

The radish is one Of the early season
garden crops, quick growing and
hardly, For best development 1t re-
qulres rather cool weather, and to
grow tender radlshes It is necessary to
have a continuous growth from begin
ming 10 end.
As soon as the ground can be worked
in spring sow large heavy seed The
soil should be clean, rich garden soil.
1t is advisable TO SOW new crop every
ten days, to keep up a continuous sup
ply. In about four to six weeks after
planting the radishes will be ready for
table use.
The rows should be from six inches
TO foot apart, and the seed covered
about half an inch in depth. Drop two
or three seed every inch in the row. 1t
will require about an ounce of seed for
100 feet of row; eight to ten pounds for
an acre.
When grown in hot weather radlshes
are apt to be stringy and tough.
Winter radishes are planted the lat
ter part of July or the first OF August.
and are grown the same as turnips.
Being firm and tender they keep well
over winter IL stored in pits or dry
cellar.
The most popular market radlsh is
the French Breakfast Scarlet Short
Top. Charter and Wood Early Frame.
For winter the White and Black Ma
Piles and the White Vienna are very
good. --Indianapolis News.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-05-24

No gown of the spring Is more popu-
lar than the one in shirt waist style,
and no model for the waist is better
liked than this one. In the illustration
1t is shown in golden brown pongee
with the stole, trimming and cuffs of
Oriental embroidery, but it is an excep-
tlonally adaptable model, and can be
utilized for the many washable fabrics
of the summer as well as for the silk
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-05-24

worn by the women TO whom their
folds are becoming Illustrated is an
admirable one that is cut to form a be-
coming point at the front, and that al
lows of high or decollete neck. In the
illustration it is shown made of gray
chiffon with applique of the same
shade, and with cream medallions Of
lace applied on the yoke. 1t would,
however, be equally desirable made
from any of the fashionable materials
that are soft enough to make its full
ness attractive, while trimming can be
varied indefinitely. An entire yoke of
lace or of tucked chiffon is always
pretty, while the frlll which forms the
bertha can be of lace in place of the
material whenever liked. In the mod
el the sleeves are made in elbow length
and finished with frllls of the material
beneath which are those of lace. but
long cuffs can be added, making them
full length whenever desirable.
The waist is made with fronts and
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-05-24

their funeral ceremonies. l.r, Ine
Greeks and Romans honored
their heroic dead by magnificent tuner
ais and various anniversary celeDra-
tons. The greatest orators of the pc
riOd were proud to be elected to pay
tribute to the memory of their fallen
warriors. Pericles was chosen to de-
liver the funeral Grafton over the slain
in the Peloponnesian War, and Demos
themes over the killed In the terrible
battle of Cheronea. All great nations
OF the past have felt and acted upon
this sentiment, and those of to-day are
perpetuating the beautiful custom.
Americans honor the heroic deeds of
their patriot warriors by strewing flow
ers over their graves, and by reciting
in language glowing with patriotic ar
dor the historic events made immortal
by their brave citizen soldiery. The
American Memorial Day is observed in
almost every part of the civilized
world; American soldiers lie buried in
almost every cline. from the Arctic to
the tropics, in the Far East as well as
at home.
Originally designed as day to be set
apart for patriotic teaching and for
the paying of public tribute to the
men who died in their country's serv-
ice, Memorial Day has in recent years
made its observance co-eXtensive with
tile boundaries of the nation. The dec
grafton OF the graves Of the soldier
dead was one of its impressive feat
ures. but was extended in many locali-
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-05-24
May 80.

Strew flowers
Fresh, radiant flowersl
With beauteous buds and blossoms rare
Cover the silent mounds.
Wreath the white tablets DER
With fragrant garlands
Where sleep the brave
The brave whose memory is sweet;
Sweet as the breath of roses;
Lasting as the sheen Of immortellesl
Strew howers
Cover the silent mounds with blooml
And where the white tablets gleam
Hang fragrant garlands!
Ed Mott, in the New York Sun.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-05-24

t.t 9ANhAND M 49, -
DidIe an M 9i bugle, and beat of drum,
- 1hrlll the avenue once again.
OHce agaln have the soldiers come
n cray and broken, the marching men.
here man, Of company;
Last OF all--he is old and bent.
There wavering line we see
That platoon was regimentl
Drums are throbbing, and bugles sing,
Flags are blazing above the line;
Comes the clinking that sabres bring,
Warming one like the rarest wine;
Comes the rumble Of cannon wheels,
Clint Of button and epaulet;
Lhlt OF fling and trumpet peals;
far-oh gleam OF bayonet.
What an armyl A fading Incl
-. Yet its fading Is more than grand
This, the memory fair and fine
Of the army that made the land
Shout! I'LL cheering has wholly drowned
Blare Of bugle and beat Of druml
Cheerl Till cheers from the sky resound
Once again have the soldiers come.
Nv. ID. Nisbet. In Baltimore American
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-05-24
Scientific Farming.

The recent discussions in the AUS
trian papers on the subject of indirect
medication have been followed by vari-
Gus articles in the French papers. The
northumberland station of
Vienna is continuing its experiments
with the cultivation of vegetables, in
creasing by artificial means the proper
tion of salts of iron contained in them.
The idea is by no means new, as in
1879 DR.. Miraud wrote a book showing
that the therapeutical virtues of vari-
Gus vegetables might be increased if
alimented with certain substances con-
tanning medicinal properties. In 1860
Dr. ChampOuillon communicated to the
French Academy of Sciences the re-
suits of his experiments with the
strawberry plant and the vine which
had been watered with nitrate and
carbonate of potash. Or. Champoulllon
mentions two cases of dropsy which
were cured by a diet of strawberries
saturated with nitrate of potash and
white wine minerallzed.
In 1897 NJ. Emile Levy tried the eX.
pertinent of feeding fowl with corn and
salts Of iron. 1t appears that the eggs
thus obtained contained a fare share OF
these salts in a form perfectly assim
ilable.-Newark N. j. Sunday Call.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-05-24

Rather effective are the redingotes
of taffeta, peau de sole. or lace, worn
over a plain cloth skirt. and these In
light shades are also permissible for
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-05-24

May we speak again Of watering the
poultry? This is generally the weak
point in the poultry yard. Bad water
is wonderful vehicle for carrying dis
ease. Provide clean water and keep
the drinking vessels clean. Have all
arranged so that the young chicks can
not get into the water. a shallow YES
sci filed with large gravel and then
with water. MS mentioned in a previous
issue, makes an excellent watering
place for young chicks but both gravel
and vessel should be cleaned every day
OF two. o.-Up-to- Date Farming.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-05-24

Muck soils. when properly drained,
are Of great value. and many lands
which have lain idle for generations
can be reclaimed to great and lasting
fertility. Experience, or the use of ex-
perieuce of others. is. however, neces-
sary in their draining. Such soils settle
rapidly when drying. and If tile is used
it must be laid at considerable depth.
Most of such soils are underlaid with
sand or gravel. In such cases holes or
wells can be sunk at intervals down
to this sand and the tile lines run or
emptied into them. This is sometimes
much easier than the digging of deep
open bitches into which to run the
tiles American Cultiyator.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-05-24

issued the first great observance was
held at Arlington Cemetery, with Gen
eral Arthur as the orator.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-05-24

deml-tollet. A pretty toilet of pale
pastel blue, cut en Princesse. or rather
with very deep corselet band, had
kind of blouse bodice of cream accor-
dion plented chiffon, over which was
mounted some very fine Brabant lace.
This gave a pretty fluffy effect which
would be particularly becoming to a
slight woman Many spotted tnffetas
in vleux rose, white and pastel shades
will be seen. and the charms of NOUS
sellne de sole and soft crepe de chine
and chiffon velours will be as popular
as ever.-New York Evening Mail
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-05-24

ItaisIng Hothouse Vegetables.
A general discussion OF the vegetable
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-05-24

~ GYPT and Greece and Rome
- all made use Of flowers in
their funeral ceremonies. The
- Greeks and Romans hOuored
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-29
Daniel Bell Killed

Daniel Bell had all altercauion on Tuesday, at the home of (. (. Sartin. ill which the two Sartins. and per haps others, were engaged,
 Bell left the house. making threats. and later returned, and was about to assault old man Sartin. when Joe Sar- tin struck him in the head with il hammer two or more blows, from which he died a few hours later.
 The Sartins were brought to town by Deputy sam Swan. and Joe was ar raigned Wednesday before Squire San ders, charged with murder. Squire Sanders discharged the defendant. on the ground that he had a right to de- fend his le.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-29
The Christmas Ball.

The Christmas dance, which is al- ways much enjoyed event. was given on Thursday night and was we'll at- tended, about fifty couples enjoying the graceful diversion 10 excellent music furnished by Turner X By num's band. of Memphis.
 The ladies were in their daintiest party frocks, the gentlemen in con- yential attire, and d brilliant scene met the eye as the gay couples whirled in the dance.
 \ private car, with the following party, came over from Little Rock: MT. and Mrs. B. F.. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs P ] McGuire. Mr and Mrs C \ Merrill. Miss Clark and Mr Clark. Mrs Winthrop. The other visitors were: Misses Lollie and Mary Cor man, of Searcy: Miss t,oyan and Mr Johnson. of Maranna: Misses Grace and Mary Norfieet, and Mcdonald, of Gollierville, Tennessee: Miss Annie Shipp, of CentervilIe, Tennessee; Mr Wicks. Los Angeles. California: Ash bel Neel. Of Memphis.
 The delights of the occasion were so great that l o'clock found the gay participants just saying goodbye. and this closed one of the gayest, most successful dances of the year.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-29
\ Confidence Game.

\ bunch of Memphis talent t:} work ed very fine confidence game on the management and the Forrest City pub lie last week. culminating ill a grand coup q tai on Monday night II the opera house. when large and caitgr- ed audience assembled 1o witness - Light of Other Days. to be presented by Arthur Mackley and Miss Edith Robb of the Hopkins Stock Company
 Working on the reputation of the Hopkins Stock Company. and adver- Using this as an extra special bill. il drew the largest audience of the sea son. and it was thoroughly disgusted
 The Light of Other Days did not materialize. and instead there was presented double bill-the first of a melo-dramatic character, and the other was supposed to be comedy. There was nothing in either of them which i'll any sense appealed to The SympathieS of the audience and the whole thing was d fake from start to finish.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-29
Doubles Its Capital.

At a meeting of the Board of nifec. tors of the Bank of Eastern Arkansas. held yesterday, the regular semi-an- naal dividend of per cent was de- elared. and s2o00 placed to the credit of the surplus fund. Thus with q capital of s3o.ooo and surplus equal ing tle capital. this institution will begin the new year under the most t'attering conditions and most favor able auspices.
 lt k with the utmost feelings of pride and good will that The Times comments the President. Capt. James Russell. and the capable. painStaking and splendid cashier. Nr. ]. r. Fon- dren, for this very excellent eondition. and We wish them d very happy and prosperous New Year. Also 10 Mr. Bass. the teller. and Miss Doyle. the efficient bookkeeper. who are in no small degree responsible for the pros perity Of this bank. Me extend hearty good wishes and congrat Hat ions.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-29
the weather continues dry and cold so they can bpI,.bar

the weather continues dry and cold so they can butcher.
 Left over from last week
 \ happy New Year to all
 Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Miller, of De- View, Arkansas, spent Christmas with relatives and friends.
 Mrs. Nancy Scott is quite sick and has been under the doctors treat ment for several days. Her husband, MT. w. II. Scott was buried last Wednesday. He died with pneumo- mia. The family has the sympathy of the entire neighborhood.
 MT. II. C. Early, of Virginia, spent a short visit with Grandpa Sloniker last week
 llurrah for old santa Claus He came and visited Mr and Mrs. w. 0. Sloniker, and left them fine baby girl, if they did forget 10 hang up their stockings. Mother and baby are getting along fine.
 Christmas day is past and gone.
 And New Years day will soon appear Oh, may we all strive to gain home
 Beyond this dismal sphere.
 "HORsEFLY"
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-29
Short Smith.

Helena, Ark, Dee. 27. A quiet, though interesting and pretty home wedding, occurred yesterday after noon at ) o'clock when T. NJ. Short and Miss Ina Smith were married al the residence of Mrs. Thomas, on Pecan street. No invitations were issued, and only few friends of the young couple witnessed the nuptials. The ceremony was performed by Dr. (. II. Lockwood. of St. Johns Episcopal Church.
 The groom and his mother. Mrs. Thomas, are very well known and highly esteemed here, and The Times joins in congrat ulations and best wishes for their happiness and pros perity
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-29
Holiday Joys.

The younger set have had the mer- riest time of all during the holidays.
 On Tuesday night Miss Anna Role son was hostess, and the dainty little girl did the honors of the occasion in faultless style. Delicious refreshments < were served after the games. and the merry crowd voted the party sue cess.
 They gathered at the home of Miss Fannie Mann on Wednesyay night. and again a season of hilariry ensued.
 The Christmas decorations in all the homes added charms to these enter tainments.
 X downpOur of rain caught the lad and lassies on this evening. but through the kindness of MT. Mann the girls were sent home in carriages leaving the manly contingent to brave the clements.
 On Thursday evening. an impromptu affair at Miss Mamie Lou Fondren's $ was as heartily enjoyed as the more formal affairs. Miss Blanche Pope as sisted in entertaining the guests, and served seasonable refreshments.
 Tonight Miss Bessie and Master Walter Stevens will entertain.
 Mrs. S. C. Neel. assisted by Miss Davis. entertained on Thursday in honor of Mrs. k. k. Fitzhugh. Eff teen guests enjoyed the occasion. Games, to test the mental grasp. and at the same time of mirth provoking quality, were played with zest.
 \ salad course served on holly leaves was followed by hot chocolate, cake. fruit. nuts and bonbonS The rooms were prettily decorated with holly and miStletoe.
 Mrs. W. S. Graham was hostess to several friends on Thursday evening, when six o'clock dinner was served.
 Mir. Thos. Buford entertained d small party of young ladies and gentle men oil Wednesday evening at dinner.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-29
Sloniker Mill Times.

We are having some very damp, disagreeable weather.
 Grandma Sloniker and Mrs. W. 0. sloniker are on the sick list this week.
 Mr. w. H. scott died Wednesday morning about , o'clock and was bu- ried at the Belle graveyard. He leaves wife to grieye at her loss. who has the sympathy of the entire neighbor- hood in her bereavement.
 Mr. Mark Burnett, of Prairie county, has moved into our neighborhood and Me extend him q hearty welcome.
 Several are talking of having hog killing time through the holidays if
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-29
MORE LOCALS.
A Happy New Year.

A Happy New Year.
 A Happy New Year to all.
 We wish you very Happy and Prosperous New Year.
 MT. w. J. Dillon, of New Castle. was trading in town yesterday.
 Keep the cash in town by patroniz- ing your home photographer.
 Mrs. R. M Trice, of Marianna. is the guest of Mrs. R. E. Trice.
 Mr. and Mrs. <. (. Neel are in Memphis shopping and visiting rela- tiyes.
 Miss pansN Wheeler. of Memphis. is d charming holiday guest of Mr. and Mrs. !. C. Bell.
 Miss Me cDonald, of Gollierville, Ten nessee, is visiting the Misses Nortieet al the Marshal home.
 Moose now needs money. and will give some reductions in prices for q few days. Call quick.
 Mss Courtney Cowan is spending the Christmas holidays with relatives and friends in Memphis.
 MT, B. F Sanders, of Nav Castle, Was in the city Thursday, and paid The Times pleasant visit,
 Miss Rosa Davis left Saturday for Holly Springs, Miss, whence she was accompanied by Mrs. Max Glaser and Mrs. l. Groskind to St. Louis.
 We nave Il very nice line of Ink stands, Paper Weights and desk fur hlshlngs. which any office man will Appreciate as Christmas present. The Newsstand.
 !, Ii. DunaNant X Co.,. have just received and have the exclusive sale oi line Al Milla, the highest price 5c cigar III town. If you want sweet smoker, try one.
 Keep the bowels active you would preserve your health. 4 dose of trckly Ash Bitters now and then Goes this to perfection. !. II. Duna- want Co, special Agents.
 flne whiskey at the price of cheap our Old Cutter Rye is as good as any ii made and the prite is very reasonable. " II once and you'll never want to change. \. B. Nelson & Co.
 oI course we do not advocate the excessive use of stimulantS. but if you Wish something that really refreshes you without injury try our Old Han- AlSSee. T. C. Folbre, .Jr. X Co.
 II you get drink of bad whiskey or warm beer at our bar. it will cost you nothing. You can't lose us, because we dont keep either. Try. and be con siilced. T. C. Folbre, Jr. x Co.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-29

Mrs. W. E. Townsend, sister of our MT. Nadakin, and Hulburt and Edith Vadakin, of Shelbyville, Illinois. ar- rived last Saturday, and are spending the holidays with ye editors and fami- ly. who are much pleased to have them.
 Hon. and Mrs. F. W. DeRositt en- tertained few friends at dining on Christmas day. Turkey was the piece de resistance, with all it's usual sur roundings, and was heartily enjoyed by those present. Mrs. DeRosltt is Il most charming hostess.
 Mr. John Cargill, the handsome and popular salesman with Becker X Lewis. spend several days at Collierville. Ten neSSee. on ChriStm visit to his sweet little daughter. Martha Louise. and other relatives and friends. He returned Tuesday night.
 The Rev. P. II. Henslev and wife return many thanks to the friends who have so kindly remembered them this Christmas. and assure them of their great appreciation of the favors received and very high regard for the thoughtful and generous givers.
 MT. E. II. Archibald, of Lawrence. Mass, spent Christmas in town Mr. Archibald is here purchasing spokes from the factory. and is a guest of Mir. sam Rolfe. He and Mr. Rolfe spent few hours with the boys Christmas afternoon shooting clay pigeons.
 \ number of local sportsmen. and d still larger number of boys. spent Christmas hunting, and a number of owners of dogs were looking in vain for their purps. The habit of taking one < hunting dogs without permission is going to bring some one 10 grief.
 Mrs. C. Y. Laughinghouse was re- ported to be in very dangerous con dition yesterday morning from an at tack of appendicitis. II is.sincerely to be hoped that this excellent lady may not have to undergo an operation and that she may be restored at once.
 Dr. Archer Hatcher. who is study ing in the St. Louis School of Pharma- cy. spent several days with relatives and friends in town. and returned last night to his studies. He will finish this year. and we are glad to Ina ,e such an efficient young man in the dispen- sation of prescriptions in this good town.
 Miss Louise Jones and broth her Wiley, of the Graham farm. were trad ing i'll town last week, and gave us a pleasant call. They have our thanks for fayors. Miss Louise is a most beautiful and charming young lady. and was buying Christmas presents to add to the happiness of her large cir cle of friends.
 Miss Lucy Williams. the accom- plshed daughter of Hon. R. J. Will liams, left yesterday for Saisaw. l T.. where she has class in art. Miss Williams is the author of the hand some paintings which adorn the Cir cult and Chancery Courtroom, and is deserving of the highest consideration of the Forrest City public.
 Mr Thomas N. Williams. son of Prof ] B. Williams, formerly princi- pal of Crowley Ridge Institute, is spending the holidays here with his sister, Mrs. Homer Folbre, and other relatives and friends. Tom k repre- senting The Cover Company. Whole sale tirocers, of Greenville. Mississippi. and his friends hardly know him be- cause of his handsome and healthy appearance. He is certainly looking well, and just as jolly as of yore.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-29
A Card tO the Public.

It is currently reported that il is my intention to close out my business and leave Forrest City after January lst, 1906. l desire to say that there is no truth in any such rumor; that will be connected with the commer- cial affairs Of this city: that l have today let the contract to build resi- dence in this city: that am candi- date for mayor. expect to make this my home. and be in the race to win.
 Yours sincerely.
 |. T. JOHNSON.