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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18
Pioneer Barber DIES.

Spokane. Wash, Sept. s.-John
p. Chew, for the last % years a reel
dsnt Of Spokane, and native Of Troy,
N. ~, died at Medical Lake Monday
might At the age Of 65 years from a
paFnlytin stroke sustained last Thurs
day. He was one Of the best known
oOloFad men N the northwest.
Leaving home when q quite young
man, be- came 20 Detroit, Mich, aud
Chicgo, where be learned the BARRIERS
trade, which be followed for nearly
40 years. He went 10 California In
the early 'Tos, going TO San Francis
90. EnaaRlng In the service Of The
paolHc Mail Steamship company, he
was for several years barber on the
ships plying Ia the trade to the
orient. While Ina California be assist.
cd IN organizing Masonic lodges
among hls people, having the honor
ot being one Of seven who did the
Frat Masonic work la Spokane among
colored men,
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18
No the Store he Meant.

Crumpled in his hand was batch Of
shopping bills, whose intermittent rus
Ting, as the clutch of their possessor
relaxed and again frightened, afforded
ample testimony to the cause of his
lordship's displeasure.
Gently and with all her wooing arts
evidently In hair trigger readiness the
young wife approached the offended
one aud began:
'Lovey, now don't sit here pouting
all by yourself like a bad natured lit
tie boy. Such actions, as you very
well know, if you'll only stop to think
1t over, will not at all contribute to the
making of that blissful home you were
so prone to picture to me during our
counting days. Don't you recall it.
dearie, and how eloquent you used to
grow over the happiness the future
had in store for us?''
With the spell of his displeasure
partly broken by her persuasive man.
ner. and yet with some touch of tart
ness In his tone, he turned and replied:
Yes, do, but assure you. madam,
that in that remark there was not even
a remote hint of department. store.''
Boston Courier.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18
G. N. BANDITS USE RAFT
Float Down River Before Taking
10 WIlds.

Spokane. Wash, Sept ls.--"AfteF
dynamiting the Great Northern ex.
press car near Rexford, Mont. last
week, the bandits bearded a raft and
fiCatsd down the KoOtenai river for
about q mile, when they left the river
and took to the heavy timber" said
G. w. Mckinney Of FeFnie, b. O.,
who was al Rexford Monday.
Harry DFapers' bloodhounds took
mp the trail where the men had left
the river and followed il for . con
siderable distance, whom Il was lost
IN the wild country,
Yesterday the posse and the dogs
went TO Bonners Ferry to continue the
search. word having been received
that tha bandits might BE- in that sec.
tian. I"
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18
Moscow Light Problem.

Moscow, Idaho, Sept, IS. While
no official action was taken last
night, u was the unanimous opinion
% the mayor and couneilmen that
Moseow take steps to own and operate
Der own light aud power plant. The
matter u municipal ownership 81 this
public utility ~ill be- presented 10
the citizens Of Moscow soon, Several
plans are being worked out BY the
cauneii and the city attorney, and
these wiil Be presented 10 the public
by public addresses aud through The
medium OF the press, When = decl-
sion has been made - to ways and
means special election will be held
10 vote upon the question.
The special committee and the
city attorney have been gathering
data for several months, and the re,
suit OF their work aud Investigations
will be given 10 the public soon In
the form Of printed report.
IL is not the intention OF the com.
oil 10 make the Idaho. Washington
Light aud Power company any prop.
ositlon whatever looking to better
servloe and cheaper rates for light and
power o. for domestic purposes
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18

A man who had figured In two street
car accidents made an attempt after
his second recovery to renew his acct
dent insurance policy. The company
refused to insure him again.
I'VE can't afford to-" said the agent,
ION account Of your habits"
MY hahitsI" explained the man.
What's the matter with my habits?
l don't drink or anything Ike that"
NO." said the agent perhaps not
but you do something just as bad
from our standpoint You are hnpul-
sive, You take unnecessary chances in
crossing streets, and, what Is worst
Of all, you get of a car backward
We know, for we have watched you.
So far as this company Is concerned,
no more insurance can be issued IA a
man who habitually leaves the car
crab fashion The liability to accident
ID too great New York Post
Sorry He Spoke.
The conductor was inclined to seek
for sympathy. "Do you see that wo.
man on the left hand side Of the car,
up near the 'FRONT.'" he asked the thin
man on the back platform.
Yes, see her"
'"The one with the dizzy hatP'
Yea"
Well think she's tryin' to beat me
out OF fare. When l went in to col
lect she never looked around, an l
aln't quite sure that she didn't pay me
before, although I'm almost positive
about II. She looks to me like a wo.
man who'd be glad to stir up a fuss.
l can pick 'em out as far as l can see
'em. You never spot a woman with
a face like that who isn't ready to
blur her way anywhere. wish to
thunder l knew whether she had paid
her fare or not"
II wouldn't worry about II any
more" said the thin man. II paid the
lady's fare some time ago. She's my
wife. "-Argonaut.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18
AseIasntal aueessa.

I'm literature saia publisher
'populaf success frequently COMES hy
accident 4 remarkable case was that
q J II. ShorthoUse, This man. a poor
chemist. spent SOME years writing i
book called John tugiesaut BUT tbs
publishers would have none u John
Ingiesant. aud finally Mr.. Shorthouse
printed leo copies at his own ex
panse
Only forty Of these copies sold. one
percha~er being a photographer. The
photogra pier took Mr.. Gladstonc's
picture some weeks later. and the old
nan chose q studioas pose. sitting with
. volume In bis hand. He bent In
absorption over the work. hleh hap
psnod accidentally 10 b John TnEle-
eaHt' and Ia the thousands Of copies
Ct the photograph that were sold by
accident the books name was plainly
b b made ont
AIR. Gladstone was regarded as a
great critic, and the people thought he
desired to recommend John Insle.
SAINT What was the RESULT Within
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18

The earliest traces OF the English
house Of commons arr fcund m the
pear 12tiS. That year simon ds Mont.
nnrG earl Of Leicester. caused wTits to
Do issued In the kings name requiring
each sheriff Of q county 10 retuFn' TO
. parliament which he proposed to
hold two knights for the shire under
he Jurisdiction. two citl1sns for each
ely within It's limits and two bur
gssses for each borough The pAriia-
nsnt thus called met IA London on
Jan. =, 1eG5, and was practically the
nrst IN which the people. a. dis
uAguAEhSd from The nobnaty and
aEssecsEScy' had ever pArttcipatsa II
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18

was not until the revolution OF 1858,
however, that the people were fairly
and squarely represented In parlia-
ment. The house of commons is to-
day the supreme power in England
Its will is law, the lords and king be-
Ing. ps Walter Bagehot long ago de-
cldfed, men ornamental" The power
OF the crown In England Is merely
nominal, as IN that also OF the house
Of lords. When the people speak out
loudly through their house Of com.
mons, that as general rule settles 1t
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18

Eagles and hyenas, II they are
starving, win eat themselves" said q
nature fakir. g1Eg ~'- s'~-.-s~
''Oh, Of course" - --
''It's the truth. Pliny mentions II
n his natural history, and l have
proved It by experiment. 1 starved an
eagle thfee days, and he began TO
tear chunks out OF his thigh and eat
them. The thing was so sickenlng to
mo that ! only permitted It to go on
day. got two good photographs Of
Il for my last book, then restored
the eagles ratlons again. The poor
fellow had made a hole i'm his thigh
Is big as your fist, and 10 this day
he walks lame.
And the hyena? The hyena was
worse still. At first he was obstinate
and refused TO touch himself; but one
night / heard angry growls from his
cage and, going down with a lantern,
I found him eating his hind leg. He
had made great progress He had
got away with about three pounds,
! believe II ! hadn't come down in
time he'd have devoured himself com
pletely, - Exchange.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18

A little old woman with q sharp nose
and sharper tongue was In the country
grocery store buying supplies. Among
other things she brought in from her
cart was a battle SCARED Jug. which
she ordered to be filed with treacle.
A. last, when her purchases were
completed, she began looking over the
account, item by item. before paying.
whats thlsT' she exclaimed. 'Y0u
have charged me for two gallons and
half Of treacle"
Yes, ma'am."
but that jug holds only two gal
Ions"
You must be mistaken measured
the treacle carefully. and It took two
gallons and half 10 an IT,"
WELL" said the old woman with a
sigh Il don't SO much mind having TO
pay for the treacle. but do object to
having the old Jug strained by your
putting In half gallon more than II
win hold, "-suand Magazine
a Tough Contract.
@wen, Caleb" said Captain w. OF
Massachusetts, years ago. what will
you ask day 10 saw wood for me?
I've got several cords that l want saw
Ell In two Tor the fireplace"
i should charge you about half a
dollar q day II | had saw" replied
Caleb, "but | amt got none. captain,
50 / don't see how can accommodate
you"
III that's all that's lacking guess
we can manage H." said the captain.
"I've got prime new one, keen as a
bTier, and IN let Il 10 you reasonable.
How would ninepencs u2h cents a
cord do for the use OF ltr'
i reckon that's fair price, captain.
IN be over in the norma"
Bright and early that next July morn
ing Caleb was at work. and he kept at
II so faithfully that he finished before
sunset. when he went to the house to
settle.
let's see" said the captain. you
were to have half dollar day. Wen
cali II day, although II aIn't shutdown
yet That's 90 cents for you. and you
were 10 pay me ninepence a cord for
the use OF the saw. There were three
cords and half In the pile. That
makes AS. cents due me. Somehow.
Caleb you don't hare very much CON-
Ing 10 YOU
"How unfortnlt." said Caleb after
scratching his head obviously for half
a minute and then looking up quickly.
a. II new light had broken m upon
bis mind how unfortnit that You
diant have ham a cord more. for then
we'd n come cut Jest square,
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-18

the year 10000 copies OF John In
glesant' had been sold, and shorthouse
was a made man"
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-02

There are others. and We have them, but none equal to old Yannissee once tried, always used. T. C. Folbre. Jr. X Company.
 Mrs. T. C. Folbre. ST. is still con. med to her bed, but is slowly imnroy. ing, We hope she Will soon be en- tirely recovered.
 Miss De Yelling Rollwage left yes terday for Battle Creek, Michigan. where she will rest and recuperat e Tor several weeks.
 Rev. Dr. /. T. Bennett. P. E.. will preach at Madison al II o'clock sun day morning. August ,. The public is cordially invited.
 Mrs. A. Becker and charming daughter, Miss Jeannette went 10 Memphis "Wednesday night. thence to Chicago and the east
 A big lot of new school supplies have been received at the Newsstand this week, including the biggest tab lets Tor a nickle in town.
 r 5iuiie o' Il. WOOD ana Hon. -. E. Salcer, of Palestine, were in town yesterday on business and were guests at the Forrest City Hotel.
 Mrs, c. & Aldrich and Mrs. Geo. P. walker visited Mrs. Davis, sister of the latter at Haynes, Wednesday, and spent the day delightfully."-.
 Mrs Hugh Leary and sister. of Ma rlanna, were in the city a short while Tuesday, enroute home from the west ana were guests at the Marion.
 A car load of nails, barbed and smooth wire, daily expected and will be offered to the trade at lowest prices. Forrest City Grocer Co.
 Squire J. J. Ables, of Little Rock. for many years citizen of Colt, has been visiting his old friends and haunts in this county this week.
 Try the celebrated John Hopkins Rye Whisky, which is served over the bar, or in case goods, exclusively by M. Collins. There is none better.
 Mrs. s. A. Rolfe left "Wednesday evening for Battle Creek, Michigan. where she will spend several weeks seeking improvement in her health.
 Miss Myrtle Davis, the efficient stenographer for the Forrest City Grocer Company was in Memphis on a visit to friends the first of the week.
 More than half a hundred new graphophone records consisting of all the very latest (August) and popular selections, were received at the News. stand last Friday. Come over and hear few selections. If you are thinking Of purchasing records or a machine we can serve your needs.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-02

Mrs. C. H. Ravens went to Argenta Tuesday morning in response to a message which stated that her daugh- ter, Mrs. Lucy Looney, is quite sick. She will remain until Mrs. Looney is better.
 Miss Kate Graham. of Cross county. who had been such delightful guest or Miss Irma Stevens for several days returned to her home Tuesday greatly 10 the regret of her large circle of friends.
 The celebrated Anheuser-Busch Beer is on draught exclusively at the Magnolia Saloon. 1t is the creamiest, coolest and finest in the city.
 MT. W. E. Fogg, of Frederick. Ok: lahoma, arrived in the city Wednes- day on business. and to mingle with his many old time friends. He is look ing fine and is very well pleased with his new home.
 MT Lon Pippin. of Fulwood. was in town last Friday morning to procure the burial outfit for the beloved wife Of our friend, MT. Joe Logan, and gave, us pleasant call. He has our thanks for favors.
 All kinds of magistrates blanks. lawyers blanks, business blanks, deeds, etc, may be had at the Newsstand. We have the agency for the Legal Light Legal and Business Blanks, and solicit your orders.
 Miss Jennie Evans, who had been spending her vacation here with her mother, Mrs. Finnerty, returned to her work in Memphis "Wednesday night, delighted with her visit and the rest it afforded her.
 We, in common with her large circle of friends, are glad to know that Mrs. Nellie Buford is convales- cent from recent severe attack of typhoid fever, and is able to be up and about her duties.
 We make a speciality of Old Yan- nissee Whisky. It is mellow with age, and leaves no headache. Try it and be convinced. It is the best whisky on the Forrest City market. T. c. Folbre. Jr. X Company.
 For every Sl0 worth of our cash reg ister checks returned to us we will give free ticket including seat in the grandstand, to a base ball game at the Forrest City ball park. Fussell- Graham-Alderson Company.
 We have purchased stock of shelf worn and rebound school books which we are selling at prices which will save you some money. They are prac- tically new, and answer every purpose. Call at the Newsstand and examine them.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-02

Bring your pearls to Mrs. Warshavsky Mir Enos Altman spent Sunday in Memphis. Insure your property with Taylor, Knight X Co. The coolest place in town is Morris Billiard Hall, Long Block.
 Dr. Bradford, of Haynes, took in the base ball game here Tuesday.
 FOR RENT-Seyen-room residence, close in. Apply at this office.
 MT Rush J. Ash went 10 Memphis on business Wednesday night.
 We now have the A. B. c. and Pic ture Blocks at the Newsstand.
 MT. W. R. Pharr, of Marianna, was . registered at the Marion Saturday. regular gully-washer of a rain fell here1M ednesday night about g o'clock.
 Mrs Murphree and children are visiting friends at Paragould this week.
 A nice lot of swell papetries, re- grets, etc., just received at the News stand.
 The best in town-Old Yannissee- at the Magnolia, T. c. Folbre, Jr. & Company.
 A big lot of flags, from 5c per dozen 10 DOC each, just received at the Newsstand.
 Come to the Lyceum and be amused and entertained. Admission, l0c, children DC.
 MT. Ed McLain, of Hope. was in the city Saturday, and registered at the Marion.
 MT. James Alley was visitor 10 Little Rock Sunday, returning Mon day morning.
 MT. John Schlosser, of Wattensas. Arkansas, was registered at the Ma rlon Saturday.
 MT. W, c. Bonner, of Quigley. was sunday visitor in the city and guest at the Marion.
 l. . inches of rain fell "Wednesday night. Sunday nights rainfall regis tered 1,43 inches.
 MT. W. T. Ellis, of Horton, was business visitor in town Tuesday, and gave us a pleasant call.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-02

Patrons of the various schools throughout the county will do well to remember that they can secure new. shelf-worn or rebound books at the Newsstand at prices which will save them considerable money if they have many to buy.
 Our clever young friend, MT. Nash Lindsey, lately with W. A. Short & O., now of Little Rock, spent part Of Saturday and Sunday in the city. Some Of the fair young ladies of our city could probably give the reasons for his visit.
 Mrs. K. A. Long and F. A. Jr., are over from Memphis on visit to her parents, Col. and Mrs E. Izard, and other relatives and numerous friends. Miss Kate is just as jolly and viva cious as of yore, and all have been de- lighted to see her.
 Mrs. Otto Ehlinger and son, Ran cier, left "Wednesday for their home at LaGrange, Texas, after spending six weeks very happily with their relatives, the Alleys, and numerous friends. They paid Hot Springs a short visit enroute.
 When you want a drink why not get the best in town? It costs no more than the other kind Old Yannissee is the best and is served in any style by courteous and gentlemanly sales men by T. c. Folbre, Jr. X Company at the Magnolia Saloon.
 Miss Beulah Williams, who had been a guest of Cashier and Mrs. J. T. Fon- dren for week or ten days, left Tues day for Philadelphia, where she has a position as cashier in large depart ment store. She was accompanied as far as Wynne by Mrs. Fondren, who spent the day very pleasantly with Mir. and Mrs. ]. w. Williams and other relatives and numerous friends.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-02

The regular meeting of N. B. For rest Camp U. c. V.'s will be held in the court house Saturday, at ? pm Business of importance on hand Final arrangements for the picnic will be made. All are urged to be present.
 Miss Mary Ayers, a lovely young lady of Paragould, and friend of the bride, came down to attend the Brady-Dooley marriage, and visit for a few days. She was guest in the pleasant home of MT. and Mrs. T. O'Brien.
 MT. J. J. Crisp and little son, of Caldwell, were in town yesterday on business. They gave us pleasant call. MT. Crisp was elected secretary of the Farmers Union at it's meeting here last Friday, and has our thanks for favors.
 Buster Bolin cut Henry Thomas in the back with pocket knife last Sat- urday, at place about one mile south of town while they were en- route home from town. Squire ]. E. Sanders issued warrant for Bolin yesterday.
 Many summer schools have opened throughout the county within the last two or three weeks, giving em- ployment to number of good citi- zens of both races and both sexes, and the children chance to cultivate their minds.
 Mrs E l. Vada alzin and tho rbi1dren left Wednesday for Owosso, Michigan, and intermediate points, on visit to her father and other relatives and friends, and will be absent several weeks. She will visit at Toledo, en- route. MT. Vadakin accompanied them as far as Memphis, and routed them over the L. X N. Ky. We hope they will have delightful visit.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-02
For Sewer Pipe and Fittings also We'll Filing, see $. P. Me Danlel, the Plumber.


 also We'll Filling, see $. P. Nc. DanIel, the Plumber.
 MT. F. E. Oval. of the firm of F. F.. Dyal X O., of Goodwin, was in town "Wednesday on business.
 Try some of our liome-rendered pure hog lard. It is simply unexcelled. O'Brien's Meat Market.
 See Weir for all kinds of concrete work, .grate and tile setting All work done on short notice.
 MT. Jeff Neely, of Wheatley. was mingling with friends and transacting business in town Saturday.
 Pathetic and comic pictures at the Lyceum is drawing the crowd. Ad. mission only l0c, children 5c.
 lola Cement in stock. This brand of cement is well known as the best. Forrest City Grocer Company.
 John Hopkins Rye cannot be ex- celled. Sold in Forrest City only by M. Collins. It has no superior.
 Wheat, Wheat Screenings and Kaf- fir Corn, very desirable chicken feed to be had at Forrest City Grocer Go.
 Mrs. Ben Elder, of Mariana, passed through the city Saturday, and was a guest at the Marion between trains
 Miss Ada Wall, of Marianna, is a charming guest in the lovely home of MT. and Mrs. J. T. Johnson this week. The weather this week has not been so warm as last week by several de grees, though warm enough thank you.
 Jesse Moore Whistles are absolutely pure, ana none are superior for family use. See T. C. Folbre, Jr., & Co.,, sole agents.
 MT Sol Lewis left for St. Louis Sun- day evening on business and pleas ure trip, returning home Tuesday evening.
 Don't be selfish if you are satisfied that Old Nolmer Whiskey is the best tell your friends T. c. Folbre, Jr., & Co. sell 1t.
 LosT-lf you know where the For rest City Base Ball ASsociati ions Score Book k. please return same to The Times office.
 The Lyceum is drawing nice crowd. and everybody is pleased with the en- tertainmeni. New pictures and songs every night.
 MT \. Houston. of the Widener Supply, Co. Nideuer. was in the city on business Tuesday, and gave us pleasant call.
 FOR RENT Several rooms over Max Iofiie's store Apply 10 Robt. W Benson al The ] N Beck Com. pany's store.
 Ladies should not miss the treat Of looking through the new arrivals III Spring Goods at Fussel-Graham-Al. derson Go. :.
The Forrest City times., 1907-08-02

The train into Memphis "Wednesday night was crowded with passengers. Tn fact travel has materially increased since the two-cent rate went into effect.
 MT. O. T. Yates left Saturday for his home in Mississippi on a short visit. He gave us a pleasant call be- fore leaving, and has our thanks for fayors.
 Misses Grace and Nell Jordan left yesterday for the mountains of North Carolina. 10 spend a month with friends. We wish them a jolly visit and safe iourasy.
 We are exclusive dealers in the celebrated Anheuser- Busch Reg Beer, and II is kept constantly on tap, fresh and cold. There is none better. I. (. Folbre, Jr. & Company.
 My store is now stocked complete with the latest and best dry goods, and the most wholesome groceries the market affords, solicit your trade and inquiries. W. T. Sanders.
 'AI ltiSllubls MI. l'dkt T, Of the Southside Livery Stable, has been quite indisposed this week, and was confined to his room a couple of days. He is better and improving.
 The John Hopkins Rye Whisky is Known and used for it's mellowness and fine quality No headache fol- lows it's use. Sold only by NJ. Collins at the White Elephant Saloon. Try it.
 The young men gave delightful dance at the Springs on Thursday night Of last week, which was attend ed by the elite of Forrest City's high social circle and thoroughly enjoyed.
 Mrs. F.. ]. Walker. of Vanndale, and Mr. and Mrs. l. D. McKie, of Cotton Plant, were in the city Tuesday d short while, and were guests at the Marion. They were-enroute to Nann- dale.
 NIT. B. F. MeCrary. who had been very i'll for four weeks with the fever, was atfe Co be down town for the first time last Saturday. His many friends were very glad indeed to see him out again.
 Nf John W. McCrary. of Franks township. was business visitor in town saturday. and gave us a pleasant call. He was greatly delighted over the rain. and said cotton was burning badly.
 IT you want jug Of good whisky you can get il at the Magnolia Saloon, where there k great variety oi brands at prices to suit. Also wines, bFaudies, mineral waters. bottle and keg beers. etc. Call and see us. T .C. Folbre, Jr. X Company.