The Forrest City times., 1906-12-07


 All the new popular and old stand ard games may be had at the News stand next week. If the children have healthy games at home, they will not seek entertainment elsewhere. and perhaps fall into bad habits.
 Mr. J. NJ. Semmes. Jr.. Of Memphis. representing the E. J. Semmes Co. wholesalers of the celebrated old annissee, was ill town last Friday. and secured a nice order from T. C. Folbre, Jr.. X O.. local dispensers.
 Prof. Gatten, of Colt. was in town Monday. He informs us that he will open school at shiloh next Monday--a wise selection by the directors as the professor is teacher of large expe- rience and a most excellent record.
 The enterprising housewife should bear constantly in mind that Evans handles only the very highest grade of everything she needs in her pantry. The Christmas dinner can be had complete from this splendid stock. .ss
 You are missing bargain when you overlook those 5-yolume sets of the works Of standard authors at the Newsstand, which are being sold at half retail price. Take your choice of fifteen sets at sl.50, regular price 8.
 New silverware, silver novelties, silver and pearl handled knives and forks, souvenir spoons, sterling silver mounted suspenders, and everything in Christmas presents, are now on sale at E. A. Shorts. Give him a call.
 Messrs. F.. Star Thomson and Russell H. Thompson, selling Star and Black Bear tobaccos, were in the city Wednesday, calling upon the trade. and shaking hands with numerous friends. They gave us pleasant call.
 John Malouf has a new advertise ment this week. He has a fine fresh stock of fancy and family groceries, fruits, nuts, confections, etc. His short order restaurant in connection, is the place to get something good to eat.
 Perhaps the largest invoice of no- tions. exclusively, which has come to Forrest City this season is now for sale at correct prices by W. T. Sand CTS. Topsy hosiery comprises good big part of this complete line Call and see.
 The holidays are approaching. We have repenished our already large stock of fine old whiskies, and solicit your jug orders and bar trade. We guarantee every brand to be just as represented. T. C. F'olbre, Jr. X Company.
 One of the prettiest and best lines We carry Is our stock of Ladies Ready to-Wear Skirts. These are made up from this seasons choicest fabrics and in the latest style We will be pleased to show them to you. The J. W. Beck Company.
 Caps. We've got 'em for everybody. Caps for babies, caps for boys, caps for papas, caps for-well any body that wants one. Biggest stock ever brought to Forrest City. All kinds, Alderson Company.
 Misses Pearle and Clemmie David, two charming and beautiful young ladies, of Colt, were shopping in the city Tuesday, and gave us pleasant call. Miss Clemmie's school has just closed, and they were buying few prizes for her pupils.
 The ladies of the Christian church will serve lunches and have fair in the old Chrisco building, now the Fisher hotel opposite the Christian every night, beginning We'd neSday night of next week and con- three nights.
 The White River Conference of the M. F.. Church South, convened We'd nesday at Wynne and will continue in session until Sunday. Rev. Fred Little, presiding elder, of this city, is in attendance. Forrest City station will be supplied with new pastor, and the appointments will be an nounced Sunday night.