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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock. holders of the J. B. Speers Compam will be held at their office in the cit, of Pine Bluff, Ark, Monday, Jam, ary 6, for the purpose of electing d. rectors to serve for the ensuing yea, and to transact any other bushes, that may come before said meeting
 w. ". BYRD,
 Secretary Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. Il, 19O7 dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
Stockholders Meeting

The annual meeting of tho .. holders of the Simmons Not. .O'A' Bank of Pine Bluff for the ,Ga'' s1aa ton of directors ,o serve for ''sS' ensuing year and for such o,na' ,a' business as may come before K '' will be held in the rooms of s..' bank on Tuesday, January ,,n @ 1908, at il o'clock a. m.
 JO NICTOL, Casbio.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the sim, holders of the Pine Bluff Brick z, will be held at their office i1fNshs ,, of Pine Bluff, Ark, Tuesday Ea,. ary II flor the purpose of elect,, directors to serve for the ensui,, year and to transact any other hu, ness that may come before said mo. ing. G. BRFSWSTvp
 Secretary Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 13, 1907. dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
NOTICE

The stockholders of the J. 4 Holmes Company will hold their an nual meeting at the office of the com pany in Pine Bluff Tuesday, Januau II, for the purpose of electing d. rectors for the ensuing year, and fo. the transaction of such other bus! ness as may properly come before them. Signed
 J. A. HOLMES,
 President
 D. H. SAUNDERS,
 Secretary and Treaslrer
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
Best S,eeo of A..

"I see that an eminent physician de clares that two hours of sleep before midnight are worth more than six after that hour."
 "Nonsense! Two hours of sleep after you're called in the morning are worth more than anything se."-Philadel- phia Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
Conflicting.

Haven't 1 told you." asked tho father. always to tell the truthf'
 "Yss. you told ne that" the young maa admitted. but at another lime - toad me nsysr ts become the niave c . h1h0.~
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
She Snacked of Books,

'sThey tell me you kissed Miss Son, net, the poetess. on yesterdays auto mobile exc,n sion."
 'YeS That is true"
 Indeed! And how did you-ah-flnd herr"
 "Afiss Sonnet has a marked literary taste."-New Orleans Times Democrat
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-01-31
No Chance for Aroument.

George" said Mrs. Mcsquillop 20
her liege lord, who was toasting his
shtns before the IRE. II suppose you
get the credit for sweeping the snow
on our front walk"
Il reckon do, Cynthy," responded
George.
And you know you don't do a lick
Of it. You know do it myself"
you do, Cynthy. There can't be
any doubt about that"
We'll, what sort of q man do You
think you areF" -
I'm a banned nnall specimen OF a
man, Cynthy." said George Utdl SO.
reneiy toasting his shins. 7 have
no doubt I am meaner and more con.
temptible than Won think. Lord.
oV' you. Cynthy. You can't get into
any argument with me On that prop
psition. I'm the la1ie GooC = for
aothinges. onortMt NAN In The
aslghborhoAS u W GRS thft I've
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-01-31
Seven Frozen.
Jan. %, 1907.

Winnipeg, Manitoa, Jan. 25
The police of st. Bonitace,
across the river from Winnipeg,
were notified that five men, a
woman and a baby, all Galeci'
ans, had wandered out on the
prairie from a stalled train near
Starbuck and undoubtedly had
been frozen to death. One man,
the woman and her babe have
been found, The adults are
dead aud the infant Is dying,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-01-31
Ends in Shooting

Centralia, Mo, Jan. 25,-Wil-
liam Everhart, of near this city
shot and seriously wounded
John Carey, also of near Cen
tralia, this morning. The affair
started with a wrestling match.
Carey made a joking remark
later, and Everhart became an.
cry. Everhart has not been ar,
rested. There is hopes of
Carey's recovery.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-01-31

An old colored preacher in
cluded the president and gov
eminent in a recent prayer. In
closing he said
Lawn. look after all our
possessious-at home an yon-
der, an send US another Sam
son ter slay de PHILIPPINES wild
de jawbone of a Politician
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-01-31
Reat ContnnA

NO restiessness or discomfort can
cnange your lot. Others may have
other circumstances SURROUNDING
them' but here are yours, You had
better make up your mind to ac.
cept what you cannot alter. You can
live beautiful life In Che midst o.
your present circumstances.-J. ID.
Miller. d. d.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-01-31
Send The Democrat 10 Your Friends
Lassles ASK Damages.

Des Moines. Ia, Jan "a -
Captain Albert Head. a million
aire capitalist and former
speaker of the Iowa Legislature,
was sued for $40, 900 damages
by Mrs. M. E. Illsley, Adjutant,
and Mrs A. Nordon, wife of
Captain Nordon, two Salvation
Army lassies,
In their petition the women
assert that when they went into
the corridors of hotel to sole
1t aid for the army, Captain
! Head called them bad names
and finally elected them from
the bull ding.
Mrs. Illsley is one of the best
known volunteer workers in the
west. She has been doing work
in all large cities, including
Chicago. Minneapolis. Omaha
st. Louis and Cincinnati.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-01-31
Land of Sunshine.

HNS''u'h W pIOtnISI, Will
write again OF our trip to the
Sunny Sou l..
l. is indeed land Of sunshine.
Roses are in bloom out of doors.
Ground dry and warm. Port
Patton came to see US Sunday
afternoon. When asked to come
in he said, no, let's stay in this
sunshine. Talking with a Mis-.
sourian, he said don't you think
we have four inches of "bominy
snow back in Missouri.
1t was good to see Ports sun
shiny face.
San Antonio was established
in 1889 From that time until
the battle of San Jacinto, April
81, 1886, San Antonio and trlb-
utary territory appeared to be
the favorite ground for exhibi.
, ion of lawlessness. made up of
events so stirring that they
form the most romantic pages
IL history. During this period,
hOwever. there were exhibited
cts of heroism and self sacri-
ice without a para llel, notably
the fall of the Alamo. March
l6, 1886, which was defended
by Col. Travis and 1873 men.
Six thousand Mexicans, under
Santa Anna, were held at bay
for eleven days and in it's de-
tense every brave defender sur
rendered his life.
Thus San Antonio boasts of
the scene of the most heroic de-
Tense known in history. l en-
tered the old building with min
gled feelings of admiration and
sorrow as I thought of its brave
defenders who so bravely met
their death.
The climate of San Antonio
is as fine if not the finest IN the
south and west. The altitude
is 65l feet in the center of the
c., } AID nearly sou feet in the
pea'bS hill sides and suburban
.>ident portions of the city.
The average annual tempera
ture is SO.
There are twenty nine private
schools and colleges. Tota
amount paid to public schoo
teachers and teachers of these
private schools and colleges is
$237, 10000.
San Antonio has 14S factories
the leading ones employing
from 165 to 1000 persons each
the combined pay rolls of which
amount to over five million dol
lars annually. The amount paid
to unskilled labor per year ex'
ceeds the above amount. There
are five railroads centering in the
city, the combined pay roll:
of which paid to local employees
exceed three million dollars.
Probably this letter is Ions
enough. In the next 1 will
write concerning the govern
ment post, the sewer system
parks, San Antonio river, cleo
trio display and other things o
interest.
L. o. WILSON.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-01-31
<<%$

When the youth IL the city
wrote the old man that he had
been "playiu' of the devil an
a dom of uuthin'," the old man
replied:
EFF you've been a-playin' of
the devil, you shorely must a
been a-doin' of something. kaze
the devil is no loafer: He keeps
busy six days in the week, and
don't sleep in church on a Sup
day"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-01-31

A Kansas poet sings "Oh, for
a thousand hands" Thrt's just
like some of 'em! o =. hat
holds four aces, wou'd a.,usfy
the most fastidious
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-01-31

got such good wife, I'd go and
oioW my worthless brains out. SUP.
per ready yet, dear?"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-01-31
<%%%

l started out With a first-class
blizzard early in November, but
lost my way in a storm of bios.
SONS.
have been drinking mint
juleps every day-not because I
like 'em, but the cracked ice
makes me feel so lat homer
l got divorce from summer,
but here she is-still lingering
in my lap, and 1 haven't the
heart to treat her coldly.
The seasons don't treat me
right. There isn't enough change
in them to break a ten-dollar
bill at a strawberry festival.
But I'll have my revenge-for
I'll head off all the artic ex-
plorers and discover the north
pole!
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-01-31

Miss Lillian Marshall spent
the latter part of last with her
aunt, Mrs. ]. M. Boulware in
Hannibal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-01-31
Songs of rhe Soil"

| ~
BY FRANK L. STANTON.
THE MESSAGE OF JOY.
YOU talk about trouble,
An won't understand
fhrt joys just . '"N
From thU ;rOdp. Cs lie land!
Iie'S thee, with his fiddle,
An leadiu' the band,
An he'll give y GU The top O. the
mornin'!
You talk about trouble,
AS if it we're all
That comes to the folks
On this sky-rollin' ball,
When Joy plays a dance tune
From springtime to fall,
An gives you the top o. the
mornin'
Sometimes when old Trouble
Is blockiu' the way
A Teller can fright him
BY shoutin' "Hooray"
While darkness, a-dancin',
Swings corners with Day,
An gives you the top O. the
mornin'!
The Forrest City times., 1907-04-26
God bless the women.
COSMOS CLUB.

The Cosmos Club, Of Forrest City, Ark. was organized in lse9 and ad- mitted to the A F. ". (. the same year The work Of the Club along literary lines this year has embraced the Bay View Study on France and Austria. When this is said much is said, for We consider the E. V course most excellent. Art. music, civic im- proyement, libraries and current events have place on our program. Next year we shall take up the all-im- portant subject, forestry. The civic improvement committee has done what il could in the way of tree plant. ing and street cleaning
 Our journeys together have been very pleasant. Our motto-Law, Har- mony and Truth-has helped to culti- yate in us those graces, and close in- tercourse has not tended to weaken the ties of friendship, but rather we are discovering each other, and the helping hand and word of praise are giving to each one gracious and hal lowed memories of hours spent in club work.
 If it is due to the influence of the Club that our taste in literature mu- sic and art is improved, that an al- truistic spirit is cultivated, that the management of our home is along more hygienic lines, then we have an excuse for our existence.
 MRS. s. C. NEIL,
 President Cosmos Club.
The Forrest City times., 1907-04-26

The report of the committee on ere dentials was read and approved.
 Under the head of Standing Com mittees, " Mrs. Charlotte Shultice read an exhaustive paper on household economics, /" making strong plea for the introduction of this important study into the public schools of the State.
 Mrs. Jo Frauenthal talked about our Legislative needs, " and outlined the policy of the Federation along what might be termed political lines. All measures having for their purpose the moral elevation of the people. passed by our present legislature, were er- dorsed, and needed reforms were re- commended and presented by this gifted lady in forcible manner.
 Decidedly the musical feature of the evening was the song, Loves Rap- ture, rendered by Mrs. N. W. Cate, who, in answer to encore, gave Some body Tapping at the Garden Gate, '' both in excellent voice and most pleas ing. The aeeompaniments were per fectly played by Miss Manning of Clar- endon. Mrs. Cate is indeed sweet singer, and such accomplished musicians as she and Miss Manning are rarely heard in these parts.
 Under the head of Special Commit tees a spirited and edifying discussion upon Forestry" was led by Mrs. P. b. Scott, after which Mr r. (. Neely con tributed and enjoyable musical number.
 At the close of the regular programe Mrs. Jennie Beaachamp presented a resolution memoriaIizing the Arkansas legislature to preserve the old State Capitol building, and that 1t be turned over to the State Historical Society for good and sufficient reasons and for the broad purpose of keeping the past in close touch with the future. The old State House should be kept intact for the memories it will preserve. etc.
 The resolution was sent by wire irn- mediately to the Arkansas legislature.
 Mrs. Arthur Jones read a paper on the Pure Food Law, by Mrs. Cooper of Gurdon, after which followed a gen eral discussion on this subject.
 Another paper on music in the public schools was read, both papers were furnished by the Reciprocity Bureau
 The reception rendered by MT. Perkins at the grounds and plant of the Forrest City Manufacturing Con-
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for the large and cultured audience.
 On "Wednesday morning there was a meeting of the credentials committee. and registration of delegates, and at 10 o'clock, the Tenth Annual Conyeu- ton of the Arkansas Federation of Womens Clubs was regularly in ses- sion, and was called t0 order by the president, Mrs. R. B. Willis of Searcy. Mrs. H. NJ. Hudgins. of Fa- yetteville, the recording secretary was absent, being detained at home by the illness of her children. who have measles, and Mrs Boggs. of BatesYille, was chosen to fill that i'm portant station. and is doing so with great ability. Miss Eoss, the Fedora tion auditor. is also detained at home unavoidably.
 After an eloquent invocation by Elder W. H. Paslay in his character istie earnest manner, there were three addresses of welcome-one by Hon. John Gatling, on behalf of the mu- nieipality, taking the place of Hon. Walter German, mayor, whose health did not permit him to deliver the ad- dress, as per the program; one from Rev. r. II. Hensley. Jr. of the Pres byterian church, on behalf of the clergy. taking the place of Rev. B. L. Milford, who was in St. Louis on business; and last but by he means least, one by Mrs. \. (. NeeI. on behalf of the local clubs. and citizens gen erally. Each of these three addresses were earnest, eloquent and heartfelt. and were presented in most happy vein, which was highly appreciated by the Federation and all present.
 The beautiful circuit court room Has filled to it's utmost capacity with fair delegates from every quarter of the state, and the beautiful women. lovely children and gallant men of our town, and they, each and every one. were simply carried away" with the eloquence, wit humor and earnest ness of these splendid addresses.
 Mrs. J. L. Boggs, of Batesyille. re- sponded in a very happy strain. and added much to the good feeling al- ready bubbling over.
 A report of the Local Nine by Mrs. Walter Gorman was perhaps, the hap piest hit of the morning hour. It was brimful of good sense, of humor it had a goodly share, and it was delivered
The Forrest City times., 1907-04-26

pauy which vas on the program for o'clock Wednesday evening. was post p9ued until this Friday afternoon. and the ladies are now at the plant taking in the sights
 At g o'clock Wednesday night the lovely and magnificent home of Judge aud Mrs. \. W. Norton was thrown open 10 the Federation and a few special friends iu town, and it was perhaps the most elaborate reception and social function that lad ever been enjoyed in Forrest City. and certainly 10 previous affair of this character has ever approached il in spleHdor. The spacious house was flied to it's utmost capacity with lovely women and spriukling of brave and gallant men. The exquisite toilettes of the iadieS. the peffumed air. the dazzling beauty of the home sweet strains of music and dainty refreshments of cream and cake. delicious frappe, in- uumerabie incande>cents and merry conversation made it 9 scene Of splen- dorHot to be forgotten soon and sell dom eqGalied even in cities of much greater preteuSi0ns.
 THURSDAY MORNING.
 The weather. threatening Tuesday frightened Wednesday. and Thursday morning dawned clear. warm and lovely Lovely woman had risen re- freshed from peaceful sIumbers, and after many had an early morning drive. the Federation once more set tled d0#H t0 business.
 Rev. r. H. HeHsiey invoked the Di-
The Forrest City times., 1907-04-26

board, has directed the work of finding pleasant and comfortable quarters for all the delegates, this lady s duties have been arduous, but she has discharged them well, and situation which many predicted would be strained has been relieved and the large crowd of dele gates are being handled nicely and, up- on every hand, are being surfeited with honors and charming attentions.
 The decorating committee, composed of Mrs. J. D. Baugh, chairman: Mrs. I. W. Barrow, Mrs L. F. Rollwage. Mrs. Jno. 1. Jones and Mrs. Robert Diekerson, have labored early and late throughout the entire week and have certainly accomplished q wonder in transforming the St Francis County Court House into place of beauty for the reception of the Federation.
 The art committee has also had its hands full in receiving contributions. made up principally from the children s school exhibits in all the larger cities of the State. The pictures are all placed and the display Is one of the most pleasing features for visitors to the Federation headquarters.
 Tuesday night there was an in- formal reception at the court house which was very pleasant affair. in- deed, and thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Then there was a meeting Of the executive board 10 transact such business as 1t had in hand.
 The art and music committees were in charge at the reception. and the lat ter. of which Mrs. B. D. Hatcher. is chairman. gave a splendid programme as follows:
 Instrumental duet < Misses Bessie May and Louise Simmons, of Harris burg.
 Vocal duet-Mr F. C. Nicely and Mrs. Henry Pettus.
 Piano selection Miss Howse.
 Spring song Mrs. Chas. H. Sanders.
 lnstrumental-Miss Irene Manning of Clarendon.
 Vocal Solo-Miss Nell Jordan.
 Instrumental solo - Miss Bessie May Simmons of Harrisburg.
 Song-Miss Lillian Driver of Osceola.
 Vocal solo = Mrs. William Gates of Jonesboro.
 Eneores were frequent and the par tlcipants were very gracious in their responses. The music was rich treat
The Forrest City times., 1907-04-26

never before has there been
 lovely scene enacted in Fore, 1,a 1lofe
 Miss Nonie Rogers was tbeC,,t n ni'Y. delegate to the Federation Me r nOno Hatcher is its president as5 ,. i'O1h she was unavoidably absent. her .sesh ,Y was ably filled by Miss Nargae.seee p,see Laughinghouse.; @eiite
 The elaborate costumes of .,
 ladies present added much tofba =, -- lte nihcent appearances, and al n,a-s were royalty entertained and tsss .ssent couple of the most pleasant ba,s-- .T..' their lives. oi
 Owing to the large amount If ,.. ness and limited time, the Fa5s.s.1i .4si' held a night session last HIgbf 9u M Ellsworth presiding. -'is'
 \ report from the Comrirt.. Ciyics was read by Mrs. He RisE.S Oa and after being discussed vas adoa,ss' 9g.o,'
 4 vocal solo, "Serenata. bv NJ v,ou kowski, rendered by Miss Iafa NY ews, Of Helena, accompanied on ,I- harp by Miss Burton. was t6e fss.'-l' s.' of the evening, and elicited round .t,. round of applause. ''s'
 A reading by Mrs. r. P. Doydr :, Searcy, and vocal solo by Mrs p - Fones, of Little Rock. which v... greatly enjoyed, were followed hr debate on the question. Resolve. That the Pursuit of Artistic CrI,a Tends 10 Elevate Morals. in wbiopj Mrs. Margaret Millsaps took fhe.a native, and Mrs. R. 5. Willis ,h. negative, with the result that y~ Willis won the decision of The jg5oa.
 The remaining hours 0f the ConTsn tion to-day will be taken up win ,on tine business, interspersed with rensio readings, papers. etc. Mrs. John IEa Moore discussed the Arkansas His,o,r l Commission. and Mrs. Chas. II san derS charmed her hearers with yoc,, solo, this forenoon.
 \ report from the Federation Secra. taFY: Impressions of the Eighth Ri. eHnial. by Mrs. Sigler. of H. SDrings. 8 reading by Miss Nins5n. ef Augusta, IisHHia. Memories. 6e Nrs. ! K Barnes If Fl. Smith: Election Of Del. e-a,rs to Ninth Biennial; selection ot next Pace of Meeting Refartaf Com. Mssft. "a Resolutions. and Praise ,saa fsam Whom al Blessings F1owe Wf# case tLe Hapfiest. most Hrost8. 6.eaaa pleasant meeting fa the histo. rF If the Federation.
 The Times bids these noble women goodbye, with the hope tHat We shall all meet again. and that Gods richest blessings may be their portion.
 Forrest City appreciates the honor yoa have bestowed upon it by your coming. and fit las contributed any thing to your pleasure or profit. 1t isa thousand times repaid for whatever effort 1t has put forth for your enter tainment. God bless the women.
The Forrest City times., 1907-04-26
THE oPHELoUsrAN CIRCLE.

The Ophelousian Circle was organ ized about the year 1900 Its object is charitable work and civic improve ment. It is strictly non-sectarian and numbers members from all the churches of the town. The name Is of Greek derivation, or rather is combination of Greek words, and means a helping hand. The name broadly indicates the purpose of the society, and is justified by its record.
 The organization is very informal but little attention being paid 10 par liamentary rules. The usual officers president, yice-president, secretary and treasurer are elected yearly Meetings are held each month, on the first Thursday afternoon. A rellel committee, appointed yearly by the president. has charge of charitaole work, and to it all such demands are referred. Matters relating to town improvement are brought up and dlS- cuSsed in regular meetings, ana aIe usually attended to by especial eoin- mittees. Any detailed account of the work of the Circle during it's existence would be lengthy and tedious.
 The OphelousianC Circle was in hearty sympathy with the Cosmos Club ln ea' tending an invitation to A. K. ". O'
The Forrest City times., 1907-04-26

in Der characteristic manner. which makes Mrs. German so universally beloved by all who come 10 know her bright intellect and gentle maur,r
 The president annual address was then read by Mrs Willis. It was 8 parer of great depth and value to the Federation. and was ably written and delivered in her sweet womauly way which endears her to her friends. We regret exceedingly that our ia cilities ulH uat permit of it> pa5.fe4- ten infusl iu this issue.
 The next feature on the programme was maslc bg Ms Bessie N. Simmons of JonesH5ro. with which everyone was delighted. Mss Simmons is no stran- ger here and her skill as a pianist IS appreciated hy our muslc-l5vers.
 AFTERNOON SESSION.
 The Federation got down toreal basi- ness and President Willis here appeared to best advantage. directing the pro ceedinzs with masterlg= executive abiH- Y and becoming dignity.
 The hrst ham5er 6n tte program va, a song bg Miss Nell Jordan. pf ti4I> eitY. >he M. in splendid vi .e. aH# delighted her hearers
 The reports 5f tEe Federation officers were read and filed showing that the business affairs of the organization Were iH excellea- condition. In this connection 0 as heard Mrs Rudy Cop . land. corresponding secretary; Mrs. B.. r. Curry, treasurer and Mrs. Cari Foss, auditor.