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The Forrest City times., 1907-12-13

It will pay you to read the adver- tlsements in this paper, and mention It to the merchants when trading.
 Beautiful line of dolls from Ic up to 35c-sleeping beauties, Indians, Eski- mos, Brownies, &c. Awful cute dolls Tor the money at the Newsstand.
 Yes, Mallory & Fogg have it: that IS the best whiskey in town. Don't take our word for it. Come and try 1t, and be convinced for yourself.
 We now have all the school books at the Newsstand that we have had calls for lately. Just received hun- dred dollars worth from Chicago.
 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.
 We are closing out our line of La dies Dressing Sacques and Long and Short kimonas, at half regular price. Fussell-Graham-A lderson Company.
 Little Etheldred Ingram, who has had severe spell of pneumonia, is improving under careful nursing and the skiliful treatment of Dr. Merritt.
 l have an up-to-date line of jewelry and watches and will be proud to see you at any time. Can save you money. J. C. Slaughter, Jeweler and Optician.
 H1ckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer, The Teddy Bears, the New Teddy Book, and all the latest novelties in books just received at the Newsstand.
 Waxtapers, allSiZes and colors, Jap- anese lanterns, napkins, paper lunch sets, masks, false faces, wigs, musta- chios, &c. just received at the News stand
 Buy a copy of Tom Sawyer, Huckle- berry Finn, Uncle Remus, Teddy Bears or other excellent books for young folks just received at the News stand.
 Russell Graham Alderson Company have just received brand new line Of Ladies Skirts-S5 to BIO values. Be sure to see them before buying else wEere.
 Misses Claud Davis and Bessie Hood are the charming salesladies with E. Hurley x Co.,, an will be glad to wait upon all their friends and the public generally.
 MT. Charley Mcdaniel was taken quite ill last Sunday morning. and had to have medical attention While he was able to be up little Monday, and during the week, he is still far from we'll His friends on the Southside regret his indisposition, and hope to see him back at his post of duty shortly.
The Forrest City times., 1907-12-13

Messrs. Benny Lewis, and F. H. Thurman, Jr., are preparing a Christ mas show window at Sol Lewis which promises to be the swellest attraction in the city.
 Comforts from Sl25 to S3.50, and each one specially priced for a holiday bargain. Keep your feet warm and your head cool. Fussell-Graham-Al- r. derson Company.
 Those terra cotta Indian busts at the Newsstand are works of art which any housekeeper would be glad to have for the adornment of her home. They are only S3.50.
 Boys. we have all the Henty books at 25c: all of the Oliver Optics at 25c, all the Alger books at Poo and Toe, and scores of others too numerous to mention at all prices.
 A swell Necktie in the popular shades of Brown and Green mixed, each in separate box, appropriate for Xmas presents, may be had of Russell Graham-Alderson Co.
 Max Yoffe has 5000 yards of rem nants, put up in } pound bundles, at S1.49 per bundle; and: 1000 yards of remnants, of to To yards, of zephyr prints, at 6c per yard.
 Teddy Bears are the most interest ing playthings that you can buy Nr a 1 little tot. Our baby loves hers better than anything she has ever had. Buy one at the Newsstand
 So that every child may have a doll and shoes for Christmas, we will give pretty doll with every pair of shoes purchased in our store. Fussell-Gra- ham lderson Company.
 For any of the ordinary diseases of the skin, Chamberlain's Salve is ex- celIent. It not only allays the itch ing and smarting but effects cure. For sale by J. T. Sanders,
 Girls, we have all of Mrs. Mead's l books. all of Miss Alcott's books and scores of the prettiest and best books i by other popular authors. They just | arrived at the Newsstand.
 l want to do your watch and jewell " work and your eye work. l can test your eyes and give you the same work you can get in Memphis or any where else for less money. ]. C. Slaughter, Jeweler and Optician.
 -Dr. J. R. BLACKS MAGNETIC EYE WATER is painless. harmless, contains no poison, and will cure any case of sore eyes in the world. For sale and guaranteed by all drug gists. Manufactured bys U. R. BLACK MEDICINE CO, KEN NETT. MO.
The Forrest City times., 1907-12-13

Mrs. Nash Lindsey and Miss Rose bud Pope are charming salesladies at D. c. Webb's Gigantic Mill End Sale. an attractive announcement of which appears in this issue.
 We have just received large stock of mems underwear in wool. flannel, mercerized and fieeced, which we are offering at very close prices. Fussell- Graham-A lderson Company.
 Mrs. w. H. Alley went to Little Rock Wednesday to meet with the Ex- ecutive Board of the Arkansas State Federation of Womans Clubs, of which board she is valued member.
 9 dozen Comforts just received and to be sold quickly at special prices for the holiday trade-sl. .25 to s3. 30 Every one bargain at the price asked. Fus- seil-Graham-Alderson Company.
 FOR SALE-A nice-lo1king me- dium-size coal stove, brand new fire bowl, cheap for cash, at The Times office. This Is bargain if you need 8 coal stove for house, store or office.
 Miss Emily Davis, the charming and efficient accountant and saleslady at the Newsstand, was Sunday vis- itor with her sister, Mrs. Mosby, in Charlottesville, returning Monday.
 The John Hopkins Rye Whisky Is known and used for its mellowness and fine quality; No headache fol- lows its use. Sold only by Nj. Collins at the White Elephant Saloon. Try 1t.
 Capt. NJ. Collins returned to For rest City Wednesday from his home in Wynne. Capt. Collins informs us that he left his good wife, who had been quite ill, much better, and able to be up.
 MT. and Mrs. Jas. A. Bills, of Chi cago. visited Forrest City last week Mr. Bills is brother of Mrs. w. A. Underwood. They will spend some months in New Orleans before return ing north.
 Fussell-Graham-A Alderson Company have on sale a beautiful line of sus- penders in individual boxes, suitable for Christmas presents. They are very, very pretty and good. Price soc, 75c and $l.00.
 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.
 Just received at Mallory & Fogg's, from the bonded warehouse in Ken lucky, ten barrels of that fine Old Trenton Whisky. It is given up by all smart and intelligent people to be the very best whisky ever brought to Forrest City.
The Forrest City times., 1907-12-13
ONLY $I5.oo.
Sole Agents.

Give the Ladies of the Presbyterian Church liberal patronage at their Bazaar at Dunavant's Drug Store on Tuesday, December 10. Many useful and beautiful articles suitable for Xmas presents will be offered for sale at most reasonable prices, and they deserve your patronage.
 MT. and Mrs Earl Eager, of Round Pond, who had been visiting her par ents, Mir. and Mrs. W. II. Aldridge and other relatives and friends in town for week or ten days, left Wednesday for Shawnee, Oklahoma, to which place he has been transferred. and where they will reside.
 MT. and Mrs. Joe Cambell, of Cald- well, were trading and mingling with friends in town Wednesday. Mrs. Cambell was formerly Miss Mollie Gray, and she is greatly admired for her many lovable traits of character of friends, who were glad to meet her.
 Mr. Virgil Owen, formerly of this city, late of Wynne, and now of Pine Bluff, and who had been in Southwest Texas, for his health, was in town on business, and mingling with his nu- merous old friends Wednesday. Vir- gil is looking and feeling well, and all were very glad indeed, to see him so.
 Mrs. Dan Wylds left Monday night for Arizona, where she will spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. w. P. Dowell. Mrs. Wylds has not been in the best of health for several years, and she says when she returns she hopes to be strong and healthy again, as of yore, and we sincerely nope she will.
 Squire Hurley says he ofliciated at a wedding in high life Wednesday ,caus- ing him to miss his dinner. At the usual hour for his midday meal a gentleman of color" and his dusky damsel presented themselves, he with proud mien and she in her maidenly blushes, and the squire made them one flesh.
 MT. w. F. Klotz, the hardware man, has moved his stock into the Rollwage building, next door to w. F. Evans and the Klondyke Bakery, and is get ting his stock neatly arranged. He managed the moving so nicely that scarcely single customer twas disap- pointed or delayed in getting just what he wanted. Klotz is hustler, and thorough hardware business man.
 The Times family is under obliga- tions to Mir. l.. k. Grobmyer, the ge- nial proprietor of the Southside Meat Market. for choice steak which he sent up to the house with his compli- ments last Wednesday, and which was certainly lucius. Mir. Grobmyer s'has a habit" of remembering his friends and keeping the best meats that money will buy, and is most genial gentleman. Thank you, very much, indeed
 Mir. T. E. Porter, highly respected citizen of Franks township, who re- sides few miles southeast of town on the Ridge road, and in the Kirby neighborhoOd, died al his home Tues day night, of pneumonia, after an ill- mass of only a few days. His remains were inferred in the Forrest City cemetery under the auspices of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Rev. r. II. Ilensley conducting the religious ceremonies. He leaves wife and three children to mourn their loss. to whom we extend our sincere sympathy and condolences.
The Forrest City times., 1907-12-13
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought s'sssss's ssass ses of &HAzzM

We have standing order for a sam pie lot of all new issues of post cards. and receive them as fast as they are put on the market in St. Louis and elsewhere. Big lot just received this week at the Newsstand
 Mir. Herbert Chiffon has accepted a situation behind the bar at the Palace Saloon, and entered upon his duties Monday night. ''Stickman" will be a valuable assistant to the genial and courteous force of salesmen.
 Caps We have caps for everybody ! All kinds of Caps Mems, Children's, Misses and Boys Caps, in all shapes, sizes and colorS. Don't miss our line II you are looking for Caps. Fussell- Graham-A lderson Company.
 MT. B. s. Moore who recently re- signed the night marshalship ,and ac- cepted position at the Palace Saloon, was forced to resign on account of sickness. He has been quite i'll, but we hope to see him up again soon.
 MT. T. c. Folbre, Jr., was confined to his room for several days this week with most aggravating attack of the grip, with complications. He is inn proving, however, and was able to get down to business again yesterday.
 Don't miss this opportunity to lay Tn barrel or a few sacks of Infallible Flour. Your Thanksgiving bread and pastry will be unequalled if Infallible Flour is used. Phone l84 and let us send you up sack. w. E. Kirby.
 If you want a Cap for yourself, or any member of your family, we have just what you are looking for Come Tn and see the most Caps you ever saw all sizes, shapes and kinds of Caps, at any price. Fussell-Graham-A A lder- son Company.
 Only enc more issue of The Times before Christmas. Better get your holiday advertising in early next week. We are prepared to handle all that comes our way, and send it out promptly to every part of the county on Friday afternoon.
 Baby Books, Wedding Books, Wed ding Bells and all the latest, biggest sellers in copyrights just received at the Newsstand. Any one of them will make a most appropriate wedding, birthday, or other kind of present. Please call and see them.
The Forrest City times., 1907-12-13

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.
 The newest, prettiest and most fashionable line of Ladies dress skirts has just arrived at FuSsell-Graham- Alderson Company's. They range in price from $500 to 5000, and every garment is bargain. Don't fail to see them before buying.
 The young men of this town who are anxious to get the most for their clothes money, and be right up to the scratch in style will do well to see the new fall display of Schwab's young mems fashions. Fussell.Gra- ham-A lderson Company.
 If you want jug of good whisky you can get it at the Magnolia Saloon, where there is great variety of brands at prices to suit. Also wines, brandies, mineral waters, bottle and keg beers. etc. Call and see us. T c. Folbre. Jr. & Company.
 We have beautiful line of Ladies Dressing Sacques and Long and Short Kimonas, which we are slaughtering Take your choice at half regular price as they have to be closed out. Come early and get your choice. Russell Graham-A lderson Company.
 For gentleman, buy one or more of those pretty neckties at Russell Graham-Al lderson Company's. They come in all the very latest shades brown and green mixed is the very latest agony-and each in a separate box, especially for Christmas.
 w. T. Sanders carries in his grocery department a choice line of fresh goods, which are delivered promptly at lowest prices. Your kitchen, pan. try and table may be supplied from his stock with everything needed fol your holiday bill of fare. Ring up 34 We have new line of Hobby Hats Ask to see our Stetson's Brown anC Black Derbys, in the newest shapes Also have the celebrated Tiger brand and the Champion is hard to beat We can fit you and please you in Hats and prices. Fussell-Graham-A A ldersoL Company
 Toys of every kind and description decorated china and glassware, dolls wagons, vases, novelties, choice fruits, nuts, confections, and every. thing for Santa Claus and Merry Christmas ma be had at very low prices of w. T. Sanders, and ne in. vites your trade.
 Infallible Flour has few equals anc no superiors. It is so good that tht mills can scarcely supply the demand l have just received quantity of this splendid Flour and will be glad tC send you sack upon positive guar antee that you will be pleased witl it. w. F.. Kirby.
 The Donnelly & Hat field Minstrel, at the opera house Tuesday nighl drew large and the most enthusias tic audience of the season. Everyone who saw it, so far as we have heard has said that 1t was the best minstre that has ever appeared on the Forrest City boards. The vocal and instru mental music, dancing and specialties were simply fine, and the stage set tings, especially for the first part, the most unique and beautiful that has ever been seen here.
The Forrest City times., 1907-12-13

Our line of Wall Pockets this year is larger and prettier than ever. Ask to see them at the Newsstand.
 Green-cut bone makes the chickens fat and lay. Try it, and buy it at O'Brien's meat market. Phone 9l.
 We have all kinds of shoes for all kinds of feet. l73 cases just received Fussell-Graham-Alderson Company.
 Dr. J F. McDougal, of Johnson township, was in the city Tuesday, and registered at the Hotel American
 Don't you need a Dictionary? We have them from 25c to $ll.00 each at the Newsstand "A dandy" for 65c.
 You can pay your subscription to this great pious weekly in Cashiers Certificates if you have any to spare.
 Post card Albums, Photograph and Autograph Albums. A great variety. All pretty and useful, at the News stand.
 MT. c. W. Luallen, of Cut Of, was in town "Wednesday on business and circulating among his numerous friends,
 Miss Nora Bell Coffey, charming saleslady with Nicely & Neblett, was shopping and visiting in Memphis Tuesday
 Don't be selfish if you are satisfied that Old Volmer Whiskey is the best tell your friends T. c. Folbre, Jr., & Go. sell 1t.
 There are others, and we have them, but none equal to Old Yannissee. Once tried, always used. T. c. Folbre, Jr. & Company.
 Jesse Moore Whistles are absolutely pure, and none are superior for family use. See T. c. Folbre, IT,, & Com pany, sole agents.
 If you want to make your chickens lay more eggs, feed them some of that green-cut bone from O'Brien's Meat Market Phone 91.
 Dr. J. c. Reynolds, of Caldwell, ac- companied by his wife and sister, were in the city Tuesday, and guests at the American hotel.
 We haven't room to display our big stock of new things. If you don't see what you want, ask for it. We've got it at the Newsstand.
 Don't forget that for S3 Mallory X Fogg will put you up gallon of the best whisky you ever carried home for the same amount of money.
 MT. Otto W. Rollwage has accepted a situation with The J. w. Beck Com pany, where he will be glad to have his friends give him call.
 Mir. Tom Rowland, genial salesman with Brandon, Baugh X Company has been suffering considerable indispo- sition with the grip this week.
 Let us send you a sack of Elect flour and if it isn't the best flour you ever had in your kitchen, phone us to take it away. l.. F. Rollwage x Go.
The Forrest City times., 1907-12-13
Read all the advertisement.

Just dozen more days till Xmas.
 Elect Flour-L. F. Rollwage & Co., Take your pearls to Mrs. Warshavsky
 Insure your property with Taylor, Knight x Co.
 Infallible Flour may be had now of W. E. Kirby. Phone lsi.
 When you want fresh groceries and want 'em quick, phone Kirby. No. l84 Miss Nellie Minor has been the guest of Mrs. Alice Matthews this week.
 The health of the people generally in this county, is reported good this winter
 Leave or phone your order for Fresh Oysters at O'Brien's Meat Market Phone 9l.
 The best in town-Old Yannissee- Company.
 Ask to see our pretty line of calen- dars and Christmas cards at the Newsstand.
 Don't forget your subscription to this great pious weekly, when you sell your cotton.
 MT. w. D. Wood, of Memphis, was handsome social visitor to friends in the city Sunday.
 MT. J. B. Hall, of Wheetley, was handsome and genial visitor in the city Wednesday.
 MT. NJ. R. McCrary has been quite painfully indisposed for several days, but is improving.
 MT. Dave Panich, hustling head salesman with Max Yoffie, was in Memphis Sunday.
 Just received barrel of fine New Sauer Kraut at O'Brien's meat market. Phone 9l.
 MT. Cliff and Miss Lillie Brown, of Colt, were trading and visiting friends in town Wednesday,
 Misses May Vinson and Arbell and OZetta Bonds of Colt, were shopping in town Wednesday.
 Mrs. W. T, Sanders continues to inn prove, ana will recover. She IS not able to be up, however.
 For Sewer Pipe and Fittings also We'll Filing, see $. P. Me. Daniel, the Plumber.
 The stores have been crowded this week with busy shoppers, and nearly every firm has extra help.
 Mrs. T. R. and Mrs. D. E. Hoshall, Of Mcdaniel, were shopping and visit ing in the city Wednesday,
 John Hopkins Rye cannot be ex- celled Sold in Forrest City only by M. Collins. It has no superior.
 Chapped hands are quickly cured by applying Chamberlain's Salve Price 25c. For sale by J. T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1907-12-13

Our line of Wall Pockets this year IS larger and prettier than ever. Ask to see them at the Newsstand.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-15
Woodmen Unveil Monument.

The monument erected to the memory
of Sovereign Henry O. Maher, Jr., by
Olive Camp No. Is, Woodmen of the
World, was unveiled last Sunday aft
ernoon with appropriate ceremonies.
About 100 members of the camp, all
carrying clusters of fragrant flowers,
assembled at the Masonic Temple at
$3.50 O'Clock and marched in body to
the tomb of Sovereign Maher in the
Catholic cemetery, where large num-
Der of relatives and friends of the de-
ceased had congregated. The impress
i've services prescribed by the w. O.
w. ritual for such occasions were ad-
mirably conducted by Consul Com
mander Paul T. Thibodaux, and elo-
quent addresses of eulogy were de-
livered by Past Consul Commanders
Edmund Maurin, w. D. Park, D. B.
Showalter and M. Tobias and Sow
ereign r. N. Sims. At the conclusion
of the exercises Mr.. Maher's tomb was
strewn with flowers, after which the
last resting places of other deceased
Woodmen were visited and similarly
decorated.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-15
Proceedings OF the School Board
SPECIAL MEETING.
Donaldsonville. La, June s,


The school board of Ascension parish met this
day in special session, in the superintendents
office, with the following members present: E. n.
Pugh, president; C. D. Gondran, Leon Picard.
Jno. F. Landry, and Matthias Rodriguez. Alb
sent: DR.. J. T. Bringier, Adolphe Meter, A. /.
Picard and T. w. Cook
The following resolutions, offered by Leon
Picard and seconded by c. D. Gondran. were on
yea and nay vote unanimously adopted:
Whereas, there is needed the sum of six thou
sand dollars $4,000 to pay for the maintenance
of schools for the current year; and
Whereas, the money due the school board from
various sources is not at present available; and
Whereas, the above amount OF SIX thousand
dollars is needed at once; therefore be it
Resolved, That the president OF this board De
and is hereby authorized to make arrangements
with any bank or banks to obtain said SIX thou
sane dollars on such terms as sald president
may deem to the best interest of the school
hoard That in representation of said money to
be so advanced, said president be and is hereby
authorized to give to said bank or banks GER
tifcate of this body showing the advancement
of said money.
Recognizing that the maintenance of the pub
lie school system in its present state OF efficiency
is of paramount Importance to the people OF the
parish, be it
Resolved, That this board do wait on the
police jury and respectfully and earnestly ask and
Detition them to lay aside for the maintenance OF
the public schools four and one-haf mills Of the
levy of 1908. That without this Appropriation
the schools will not only be seriously crippled
but will be forced to stop in their advancement
and progress.
There being no further business, the board
adjourned. EN-. PUGH,
n. r. SHowALrER, President.
Superintendent and Secretary
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-15
Broussard--Genre.

Robert J. Broussard, progressive
young merchant of Cornerview, and
Miss Georgiana Genre, the charming
daughter of Mrs. A. Genre, also of
that community, were married at ST.
Vincent de Paul's Church in New Or
leans on Wednesday last, the 18th
inst, at 2 O'Clock p. m, Rev. A. M.
Barber officiating. The wedding was
of quiet and informal nature, only
the relatives and few close friends
OF the contracting parties being pres
ent. Mr.. and Mrs. Broussard re-
NAMED in New Orleans until Thurs
day morning, when they returned to
Cornerview to take up their perma-
nent residence. The Chief takes pleas
ure in extending them hearty congrat-
ulations, and trusts that their path
through life will be strewn with roses
and showered with the sunshine OF
happiness and prosperity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-06-15
Proceedings of the Police Jury,
Parish of Ascension.
SPECIAL MEETING AS BOARD OF REVIEW.
Donaldsonville, La. June u. 1907.

Dona1dsonville, La, June II, 1907.
The police Jury of Ascension parish met this
day as a board of review. at the courthouse, and
was called to order at II o'clock m. Present
G. B. Reuss, president. first ward: George Berge-
ron, second ward; Sidonius Goette, third ward /;
Albert Esneault, fourth ward L. W. Armitage,
fifth ward; j. C. Klos. sixth ward; M. q. Sevario,
seventh ward. Absent. T. King, eighth ward.
After due examination of the assessment rolls.
the following resolution was offered by Mr..
Klos:
Be it resolved, That after having carefully ex-
amined and scrutinized the assessment lists and
rolls of this parish, as prepared and filed by
the assessor and having compared each lndl-
yidual item of assessment with others, and con-
sidering the values placed on same, and finding
said valuations equitable and just and in accord
ance with law, the said assessment rolls and
lists so prepared and fled by the assessor are
hereby approved in whole and in detail.
On motion of Mr.. K1os, seconded by Mr.. Armi-
tage. the resolution was adopted, roll-call re-
sulting as follows :Ayes-Reuss, Bergeron, Goette,
Esneault, Armitage, Klos, sevario; nays-none
The board adjourned.
A true copy: A. A. Killing,
Clerk