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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-29
INVITATION TO ROOSEVELT
Death of Mrs. Frances Green. Hun
dreds Ask for Prayers.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial TO News and Observer
Durham, n. c., Sept. 28.-Tomorrow
afternoon at 5 o'clock there will be
a joint meeting of the Board OF AL
dermen and the citizens of the town
through the Chamber of Commerce
for the purpose OF extending an in
vitation to President Roosevelt to
stop short while in Durham when
on his way through the State. The
call for the mass-meeting tomorrow
afternoon is signed by Mayor p. C.
Graham and Mr.. T. b. Fuller, who is
president of the Chamber of Com
merce.
A telegram was received here about
noon today telling of the death in
Winston of Mrs. Frances Green, form
erly OF this city, but who moved from
here several years ago. She made her
nome with her son. Mr.. James r.
Green, in Winston. The remains of
Mrs. Green will reach here tomorrow
and Will be inferred in Maplewood
cemetery beside the remains OF her
husband, who died a number OF years
ago.
The deceased was about 73 years
of age. Besides her son, Mr.. James
r. Green, of Winston. she left one
daughter, Mrs. Ida Green. OF New
Bern. There is one sister living, Mrs.
Il. X. Tingen, of this city. Mrs. Tin
gen is the last of her family.
Large crowds continue to gather TO
hear Evangelist Stewart. The morn
ing services are held in the First Bap-
fist church, and at night the evangel-
list breaches in the Parrish warehouse.
Each place is filed to overlooking
at each service. Last night several
hundred people asked for prayers Of
the Christian people and there were
a number of conversions. Interest is
gaining with each night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-29
Raleigh Will Welcome This Historic
Company.
(Tarboro Southerner. k,

1t is not probable that the Edge
combe Guards will go to Raleigh when
the President visits that town, unless
some provision is MADE TO pay trans
portation. Many OF the company are
willing to go and pear their own ex-
penses. but a large number do not feel
able to do this, and not a few find
the time quite inconvenient to leave
their farms or places of business.
Yet if there a general wish for
the company to go, wish strong
enough to pay the railroad fare, the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-29
eight can get off, the company will

eight can get off. the company will
not go.
Deputy Sheriff Parrish last night
carried 70 High Point to join Captain
Bergman road force Fred OZement
and r. II. Johnson. Ozement is the
man who figured in the Harrington
case. Johnson was arrested for beat
ing trains and sentenced to the roads
for ten DAYS.
The latest reported burglary was the
house of Mr.. r. b. Register. A
trunk was broken open and five hun
dred dollars i'm Confederate money
taken. The thieves We're evidently
young and had never seen any of
this kind Of money. They left undis-
turbed several articles of jewelry in
the trunk, and took nothing else
showing they thought they had made
rich enough find to be satisfied
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-29
Thought He Was Marrying Money.
weldon News.

A Weldon darkey who had obtained
a marriage license from the register OF
deeds, at Halifax, returned next day
with the license, and asked if he
couldn't get his money back? You
see, jedge,' he explained, Il thought
/ wuZ bout ter marry p woman wild
some money. wen, 10 en- behoP, she
didn't have enough ter SEN me on my
honeYmoonI"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-29
The MurfreeSborO Fair.

Murfreesboro. y. c.. Sept. 2S.-The
annual fair here will be held October
10th. to 18th. Preparations have been
made for large exhibits of agricultural
products, manufactured goods, ma
chinery, live stock. poultry, etc. rms
fair has excellent grounds and build
ings. a splendid race track, and offers
liberal purses for trials of speed.
MANY Of the fastest horses in the
country have already been entered.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-29
DON'T FORGET THE DATE.

The State Fair at Raleigh embraces
the week Of October 16th-21st inclu-
slye. On Thursday, October 18th,
President Roosevelt will deliver an
address at the Fair Grounds. This
will be the greatest Fair i'm the history
of the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-29
They Arc All Coming.
(Tarhoro Sontherner. }

Some estimates place the number
Of persons who will go to Raleigh to
see the President at 5000. Every
man in Raleigh will De required to
handle that crowd and all of Wake
county to entertain It,
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The Great North Carolina State
Fair will be held in Raleigh, \. W.
October 10th to 21st. 1905. There
will be unusual attractions, that VIII
more than repay all WHO come. The
management have spared no trouble
or expense to get such attractions as
will please the most severe critics ana
afford great pleasure and amusement
to the great crowd VIII" VIII attend
No one who attends need have any
fear concerning any of the many at
fractions that will be shown, as they
have been selected with care. to please
and entertain the people. Programme
is as follows
Tuesday, October 18th.
Fair will be opened by Governor
r. Il. Glenn.
Fine racing. Free attractions.
Wednesday, October 18Th.
Fraternal Order Day. Racing. Free
attractions which all fraternal orders
are respectfully invited to attend, and
hope there will be a large represen-
tation.
Thursday, OctObed 18th.
President Roosevelt Day, with grand
military escort Fine racing. Free at
fractions.
Friday, October Goth.
Educational Day A grand rally
of educators. Racing. Free attractions.
Among the great and varied attrac-
tons to be seen each day on the
grounds are:
: Mile. Zingarella, in wonderful spiral
tower -
Madam Leona Bonni, in high ira
peZe cound web act.
Matt Gay, diving from ninety-foot
ladder, turning backward somersault.
Hutchinson, The Human Bomb, a
most wonderful and daring feat
Rollins Trained Wild Animal Elk
hibition.
Up-to-date and Clean Midway.
Glass blowers, and many other at
fractions to please and entertain all
who attend.
These acts and attractions will be
displayed each day during the Fair.
There will also be fine exhibits of
the agricultural, industrial and edu-
cational growth of the State.
AS the President of these United
States has consented and promised to
be at this Great Fair on October 19h,
it therefore behooves the people of
this good old State not only to well
come him i'm large numbers, but also
to make a united effort to make a
great and grand display of the varied
resources of North Caroline. and
prove to him and his friends In the
North and West that we are not be-
hind other States in attractions for
capital and a good element IF settlers.
Welcome all, and bring big crowds
and large exhibits.
ASHLEY HORNE. President
II DEINSCN. FTrpac
JOS. +. POGuE, Secretary.
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members no doubt. Will make the
sacrifice and go. Unless this ex-
pense is paid the company should not
be blamed if ii does not go
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-29
CO. E the ' "GsI

SOUTHERN RY. TRAIN. leavin.
Raleigh. $40 a. m. and Durham 9:3s
a. m, arrives Greensboro IL noon am
Lynchburg 3;45 p. m; connects witt
C. & o.. leaving Lynchburg 4:lO =. M
daily (will wait 80 minutes for connec
ton, il passengers are reporte'o anc
arrives Va. Hot Springs TO- ,. m.
Cincinnati a. ms Chicago $50 p. m
st. Louis 6:2S p. m.
Parlor Car Lynchburg to Clifton
Forge.
Pullman Sleeping Cars, Clifton Forge
to Cincinnati. Louisville, Chicago and
st. Louis connecting at these cities foi
all points In Northwest, West and
Southwest.
S. A. l.. TRAIN, leaving Raleigh
1850 a. M, and Durham 1906 a. m.
arrives Richmond 4:55 p. m, ard con-
meets with C. & o.. leaving 10:45 p
M, with Pullman Sleeping Car to Gin
cinnati and Cincinnati TO Chicago and
ST Louis.
For Rates, Tickets, Pullman Res-l
yations and detailed information. ap-
pIy to your ticket agent. or address
w. o. Warthen, d. P. A.. c. & o. Ry
Richmond, Va.
Fl. w. FULLER, @. p. A.
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Tuesday, October 18th.
Thursday. Octobed 18th.

President Roosevelt Day, with grand
escort. Fine racing. Free at
an oti
The Forrest City times., 1905-07-14

Best cook stoves can be found s, Tom Barrow's.
 MT. J. J. Barron and daughter of the Cut Of. were in town Tuesday, and guests st the Marion.
 MT. Walker s. .aborn spent sunday in Colt There seems to be some attrac. tion up there for Walker. Old Gutter is pure Rye Whiskey. and IS unexce led for medicinal pur- toses. x. E Nelson & Co.
 Your patronage is solicited and ap- preeiated at the Magnolia Saloon. T. C. Folbre, IT,, X Go. proprietors.
 If you want irst-class gut strings for your violin, get them at the Newsstand 25c each. Also the cheaper grades
 We have luts of good whiskies. but Old J. Fl. Cutter can't be beat for puri. ty and flavor. N. s. Nelson & Co.
 My stock of Summer goods will be sold at remarkably low prices. to make room for Fall purchases. W T. Sanders
 Old Yannissee is our leader, but we have many other brands of good whs. key. Try us. T. C. Foibre, Jr. x Co.
 If you need something real nice in Dry Goods or Notions, call and see if 1 cannot save you money. w. T. Sanders.
 Hon. T. o. Fitzpatrick. of Telico township. was in town on business yts- 'erday, and gave us d pleasant call
 Call it the Newsstand for writiRg paper aud envelopes. We have a beau tv line of papeteries from 5c to soc per Dox.
 Neely & Neblett have a conspicuous advertisement in thIs issue. Look IL up. and remember they sell it for less :"
 Jesse Moore Whistles are absolutely pure, and none are superior for family use. See T. c. Folbre, Jr x Co, sole agents.
 If Dr. Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure IS not better than any other J. r. Sanders will refund your money. Price 50 cents.
 A fine big boy arrived last Friday afternoon, at the home of Mir and Mrs. Jud Batts, who reside just north of town.
 Miss Mamie Taylor left Wednesday night for Oklahoma to be gone about four months, on visit to her sisters and friends.
 Miss Eva Hughes. of Haynes, has been charming gnest in the home Of MT. and Mrs. W. k. Taylor since Fri day of last week.
 My stock of groceries is kept fresh and up-to-datr. carry everything usually required in the kitchen or pan trv. Will try to please you. W. T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1905-07-14

Freshest groceries, at lowest price. Tom Barrow. p''ee'
 MT E. T Aydelott. of Hagen. Ark. WAS here Sunday mingling with friends.
 MT. Lee Fitzpatrick, of Telico towt ship' was miDgling with friends in town Saturday. When bilious take Chamterlain,s stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by J. T. Sanders.
 Mrs. Mary P. Blanton and child,en. left Wednesday night for Missouri, to visit her brother.
 Mrs. L. w. Mallory and son, Ned, went to Memphis yesterday. shopping and sightseeing.
 Mir. A. L. Grady spent few days in St. Francis bottom this week on busi. ness and pleasure.
 Every rain sends the price of cotton up but the trouble is there will be but little cotton to sell
 Parties wishing table board by the day, week or month, should apply 10 Mrs. $. E. TIotter.
 W. C. Early & Co s EsrIco Cigar is undoubtedly the best 5c. seller and smoker in the city.
 Have you cold and La Grippe? If pr. Mendenhall's Chills and Fever Cure don't cure It better than any other medicine J. T. Sanders pays the money back.
The Forrest City times., 1905-07-14

Brandon, Baugh x Co. have just re- ceived big new line of Vslencienne faces which they are offering at from 20 to 2Oc the yard.
 Don't take our word. Inform your self by practical experience that the EarlicO is the sweetest smoke to be had in town for 5 cents.
 Mrs. $. E. Swan left yesterday morning for Cochran and Pleasant Hill, Mississippi, to visit relatives and friends for ten days.
 Herr Fred Kleiber went to Mem- on business, returning Monday night, after pleasant visit. Master Burton Wolfe FitZsimmons, of Hope, Arkansas, is spending his va cation here, at the home of his grand father, Mir J. F. Wolfe. The swellest lne of dress skirts in town may be seen at Russell. Graham Alderson Company's. The ladies are invited to look them over.
 Mrs. Rainboit and children, who had been visiting relatives and friends at Springfield. Arkansas, for three weeks, returned Monday. Mir. J. M. Nichols, of The J. w Beck Company, was looking after the interests of the company at or near Whitmore Wednesday evening.
 Miss Mary Norfleet, who had been such delightful visitor in the Marshal home for three weeks, left foI her home at Collervile, Tuesday.
 A postal card from Dr. J. E. Stone conveys the information that he has gone to Mineral Wells, Texas, where he will seek rest and recreation.
 Miss Mary Ousler, who has been a 1 charming visitor in the home of Mrs w. H. Alley for ten days leaves to- day for her home at Collieryille.
 Mr. and Mrs. w. T. Sanders went l to Widener "Wednesday night to visit | with Mir and Mrs. Gus Sweet, and perhaps go upon a fishing jaunt.
 Hon. J. b. Eidridge, of Augusta. re. presentatiye of Woodruff county ir | the late legislature. was in town OH business Monday. He gave us pleas. ant call
 MT. l.. A. Fitzpatrick, of Helena was in the city couple of days thi; week on business, and registered at tht Marion. He gave us pleasant cal Tuesday.
 We make speciality of filing con tractors bills complete. Our lumber is the best that grows. If you art guided by price, you will find ours ; clincher, which will give us your trad' and friendship. No matter what yol want, if it is lumber, you may get i here. The Forrest City Lumber Com pany.
The Forrest City times., 1905-07-14
Old Cutter Rye hits the spot.

Old Cutter Rye hits the spot.
 Go to N. B. Nelson & O., for Old Cutter.
 The Times j'b printing gives satis- faction.
 Everything in hardware at Tom BarrOw's. Tom Wat on's Msgaz ne may be had at the Newsstand.
 Try one of those Gin Fizzes at T. c. Folbre. Jr. & Co. 8.
 Mir John T. Dyal, of Goodwin, was on change Wednesday.
 Plain sewing done by Miss Kirby, 205 South Front street.
 MT. and Mrs. Chas. H. Sanders are stopping at the Marion.
 Try bottle of Old Cutter. It's al right. N. E. Nelson & Co.
 If you enjoy nice sweet smoke try the EarIico, All dealers.
 Best Roof paint, with five years guarantee, at Tom Barrow's.
 MT. and Mrs. S c Nee spent last Friday shopping in Memphis
 Mir. Walter Sweet, of Widener, was in town Monday on business.
 All kinds of swell drinks at the Mag nolia bar. Courteous attention. MT. Chas Babbs, of Wynne, was registered at the Marion Sunday. pr. Bradford, of Haynes, was a genial Sunday visitor Ill the city. Come and examine my china. 1 am offering bargains. Tom Barrow. Miss K. Whitsitt, of Marlanna, was registered at the Marion Sunday. Mr and Mrs E A. Short have both been quite indisposed this week. It rained last Thursday. Friday, Sat urday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. MT. Dan Wylds was mingling with tbe Four Hundred Tn town Monday. Mir. Sam Ashworth, of Rawlison, was in town Wednesday on business. Mrs. J. l.. Hammond left yesterday for visit among friends in Brinkley. Mir NJ. E. Marlborough Sr., of Pales. tent was in town Monday on business. The Earlico is smooth even smoke at d wee little bit ot a price. All deal CTS,
 MT. and Mrs k. A. Rolfe left yes terday for Hot Springs to spend few weeks.
 Miss Tolise Rollwage left Tuesday night for Missouri to visit d school friend
 MT. E. F. Jones and wife, of Mari anna. were registered at the Marion Sunday.
 MT. Jack Pipkin, of Tuttleton, was genial visitor in town Monday on business.
 The Russell Graham A lderson Com. pany have received their swell line of ladies' skirts.
The Forrest City times., 1905-07-14

Miss Edna Few, of Marianna, came up Saturday to meet her friend Miss McAlexander. They were guests at the Marion one night, and returned to Marianna the next day.
 Mir. A. J. Goad, the prosperous and genial farmer who has the Blankinship farm this year, was in town or busi- ness and circulating among his nu merous friends Saturday.
 Fine whiskey at the price of cheap Our Old Cutter Rye is as good as any m ade, and price Is very reasonable. Try it once and you'll never want to change. N. B. Nelson & Co.
 If you get drink of bad whiskey or warm beer at our bar, it will cost you nothing. You can't lose us, because we don't keep either. Try. and be con- vinced. T. c. Folbre, Jr. & Co. Miss Williamson, aunt of Mrs. J. T. Sanders, who had been spending several months here and at Russell vile. with relatives, left Wednesday for her home in North Carolina.
 Miss Nathalie Wycough, of Bates vile, arrived Wednesday, enroute home from Jonesboro. to spend several days with friends, and is charming guest of Miss Matte Mai Davis. Good appetite and cheerfulness fol- lows the use of Prickly A sh Bitters. It purifes the blood, liver and bowels and makes the life worth living. J. H. Dunavant & Co.,, Special Agents.
 Mir. Tom Tarver, of Memphis, came over Tuesday to visit his relatives and mingle with numerous friends for sev- eral days. Tom is looking the picture of health, and all were glad to see him.
 The largest carload of Woven Wire on earth has just been received by Fus- sell ll-Graham-Alderson Co. Turns cows, horses, hogs and goats. Come and get your supply while the stock is plenti- l ful.
 Mrs. J. B. Williams, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Homer l Folbre, left Tuesday morning for l Brunswick, Tenn, to visit with her daughter, Mrs. Jno. Dunlap, month or l two.
 MT. A. l.. Stevens, of stevens Bros, and the Nimocks-Stevens Company, was on the sick list d few days the lat i ter part of last and the first of this week, but is able to attend to his | duties.
The Forrest City times., 1905-07-14

Last Monday Governor Jeff Davis pardoned Adolphus Neelv, convicted of bigamy, and sent up from the St. Francis Circuit court ia March. 1904, for three years.
 Attorney w. J. Laner returned on Thursday ot last week from Harrison, Arkansas, where he had been 10 ac- company his family and to visit Mrs. ldnitr'S father.
 MT. and Mrs. Hugh c fey, of Pat estiDr, are rejoicing over the arrival of fine girl baby at their home last Monday. and The Times offers congratulations.
 He eats heartily in the hottest weather who uses Prickly Ash Bitters. It keeps his stomach, liver and bowels in perfect order. J. H. Dunawant x Co.,, Special Agents.
 We shall sacrifice prices on all White Goods, Wash Goods. and all Summer lines to close out our big stock. Call and take advantage of these cut prices. Brandon, Baugh & Co. A bushel of novels by Charles Gar vice, Mrs. Southworth, Mrs M. k. Braddon, Gporgla Sheldon, and other standard writers. just received at the Newsstand Price l0e Wanted - Good white woman. set tied and steady. to assist me in dining room Good wages and home to right person Apply at the Hotel Marion Mrs. Pauline Goddard
 Mrs. Y. 5 Wilson left Friday fol Colorado Springs. Colorado. to attend the bedside of Mrs. w. l.. McGee At that time it was thought Mrs. Me Gee was slightly improving. She died before Mrs. Wilson reached her bed side
The Forrest City times., 1905-07-14

Whiskey is whiskey, but Old J. H. Cutter is the best whiskey on earth. N. E. Nelson x Co.
 Ladies, look at the big line of skirts now on sale by the Fussell.Graham- Alderson Company.
 FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms. Apply to Mrs. w. NJ. Murphree, For rest City, Arkansas.
 MT. E. J. Beazley and wife, of Ma rianna, were in the city Sunday and guests at the Marion.
 MT. W. H. Holwell, merchant, of Gill, in Lee county, was a business vis- itor to the city Monday.
 A swell new line of Nalencienne faces 2c to 20c the yard. Now on sale at Brandon, Baugh & Co.'S.
The Forrest City times., 1905-07-14

Mrs. K. A Long and Mrs. V. B. lZard left Saturday to spend several weeks in Hot Springs. Little Ernest accompanied them. Mrs. Long has been suffering for several weeks with rheumatism, and hopes the baths of that wonderful city will give her re- lief.
 Mrs. Ed Gurley, of Pine Bluff, and Ms Amos Wheeler. af Memphis, who have been visiting their mother, Mrs. w. F. Ep. es. at Madison. were shop ping in town Tuesday. and gave us d peasant call. Mrs. Wheeler has our thanks for cash renewal of subscrip- tion.
 Contractors and builders are invited to make our yards their headquarters when at leisure, and to inspect our large stock We can fill any kind of an order that Calls for building material promptly and At the most reasonable figures The Forrest City Lumber Company.
 Mrs Geo. Rattan and children, and Mrs. J $. KnowltOn and baby, of Wide ner, lett Monday for Oxford, Miss, where they will visit for short time,
  where they will spend the summer. MT. Rattan accompanied them as far as Memphis.
 The United States Snagboat Johnson, Capt. Evans, left the port of Madison Wednesday for upper St. Francis River where she will work and remain until the river gets low. when she will go to the mouth, and work back The cap- tain WAS in town Monday, and gave us pleasant call.
 Mir. k. l.. KimbrOugh, of Marianne, local manager for the Southwestern Telephone x Telegraph CompaDy, was business visitor in the city a couple of days the first of the week. He gave us a pleasant call Wednesday, and has our thanks for substantial favors and numerous courtesieS.
 Tom McNair, a negro farlner, was killed by the westbound freight on the Rock Island Monday 1t Round Pond. He was overtaken while on the trestle. and stepped aside, but the pilot beam , struck him, knocked him of, and he died within twenty minutes. He was picked up and brought to Widener.
 MT. John M. Nichols, hustling mem- Der of The J. w. Beck Company, spent Monday in the bottoms on business and looking at crops, many of which aIo badly in the grass. He went up to sell the Walter Gray stock of Merchandise. Mir. K. K Swan bought the stock, and will continue the business. The goods brought 66c on the dollar.
 It is said that certain fastidious young ladies knead bread with their gloves on. This may seem strange and even peculiar to some, but not at | all to the writer. who needs bread with his shoes on. He needs bread with his pants on, he needs bread with his shirt on, and unless some of our de- l linquent subscribers pay up before long. we will need bread without 8 | darn thing on. A hint 10 the wise is sufficient.
 Miss Pearl Crippen. who recently closed a successful term of school at | Democrat, left Sunday for Johnson | township, where she began a term at 1 the Whitehall school house about five miles north of town. Miss Pearl is a very charming young woman and an educator of considerable ability who takes conscientious pains with her work, and we have no doubt her efforts at Whitehall will prove highly satis- | factory to all concerned.