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The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
Famous Old Hotel Torn Down

The purchaser of the old stag's Head hotel at Walnut Ridge. is ran. Idly raging it to the ground. This hotei Tn it's day became famous. It Mas built by Mrs. NJ. \. Boas. ION deceased about 1876. and was the rail read eating house for years until -dihing cars were put on the Iron Mountain or train schedules changed 90 that trains passed toe early or. too late for the meal hours some fa- nous people have dined in the old building. General Grant and his par iE. on their return from their trip around the world, had d specially pre- Ia ed breakfast there The auto graphs of the party are in existence there nov General Sherman also dlned at the hotel. as did Samuel j. Iilden and many other celebrities. In is day of prestige il Was a great Sanday resort for traveliu@ men in th.s territory
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
18i7tq07

60 years ago Allcocks Plasters were first introduced to the public They are today the world $ standard plasters.
 This invention has been one Of the greatest blessings imaginable and af- lords the quickest, cheapest and best means ever discovered for healing and relief of certain ailments.
 Alleock's are the original and gen nine porous plasters and are sold by Druggists all over the world.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
A Mortifyina Answer.

Richard. aged seven years, in com pany with his parents. was visiting a friend At the dinner table he was asked to have some cake He hesi- tated.
 Say, quickly. Richard Will you have some cake2' said his mother
 Imagine her chagri" when Richard replied: If it's the kind we have at home. I don't want any"
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
Struck With Axe.

A quarrel between members of surveying party near Mena resulted in the serious wounding of ], C. Witt who was cut across the head and shoulder with an axe by a man named Calhoun. who afterwards skipped out and nothing is known of his where aboutS
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22

Re are known as the largest growers of
 asses, Clovers. Oats, Barley, Corn, Po- 1oes and Farm Seeds in America. Oper. ! over 5,000 acres. FREE Dur mammoth l4spage catalog is mailed se to all intending buyers; or send Sc IN STAMPS Dd receive sample of perfect balance ra- Du grass seed, together with Fodder Dsn's, Clover, etc. etc, and big Plant ld Seed Catalog free.
 John \ Salzer Seed Co, Box W, La Poese Wis
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
FREE
In Eagle Eyes.

#'Where's the bahbah2" asked the oft young chap from the east K'Tm the barber. sonny. drawIed De big man in the wide hat and red
 Airt
 And do you know how to clip bin a' s T should say so. Just stand about en paces. and if can't clip of every Dek in l2 shots, I'll set up the lick. ]. r.9-Chieago Daily News.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
Model County Farm Building.

Efforts are being put forward af Fort Smith to build county farm building that will be a model for every county in the state of Arkansas. It is proposed to invest $25. .000 in the construction of the building. Plans have been agreed upon, and as soon as practicable the work on the build ing will be cOnmenced.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
AT ALL DRUGGISTS IN $loo BOTTLES
Two Rules for Good Carrisoe.

If you are walking along the street and wake up to the fact that you are carrying yourself poorly take the men, tai attitude of standing straight. as well as the physical one Look at the men you meet and imagine that each of them owes you a dollar. Put even & suggestion of arrogance into your position Hold your head well back look people squarely in the face This will not only give the impression to others that you possess the power you want, but 1t will actually tend to bring that power. Keep the neck against the collar.-World's Work.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
Ex.Conaressman Dead.

Gen. Robt Neill. one of the oldest and best.known citizens of Batesville. died recently of pneumonia. He rep resented the Sixth district in Congress for two terms from 1899 to 1897, and was chairman of the first Arkansas Railroad commission. taking that po- sition ill 1899.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22

a I { Q r d q don [ worry. D0ans Kid ney Pills have cured thou auls of women
 In tllcsame condition. Mrs A. Ueiman of Saltwater, NJ in n Sar= But for Doan < Kidney Pills l would not be living now. They cured ne in
 1899 and I've been
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
Photographs Sent by Wire.

# Prof korn. Of the Munich univer- sty. has greatly improved his appara-
 tus for transmitting photographs over
 Telegraph wires He has succeeded in Bending photographs and sketches six or seven inches square in this manner From Munich to Nuremberg, a distance of 100 miles in from 10 to 15 minutes.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
"Ihe Armless Man"

Said, Tt wasn't money he wanted. but somebody to scratch his back There are many with strong arms and will ing hands that have that same yearn- ing. Hunts Cure will make back scratching, or any other old scratching totally unnecessary. It knocks out any itching sensation that ever hap pened, and its does it right now. One application relieves
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
It's a Hustler.

Hunts Lightning Oil is up and doing all the time It cures your aches, pains. cuts, burns and bruises while you sleep. Rub a little on your misery snd feel it disappear.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22

The retirement of Rear Admiral Sigsbee will leave in active service only Evans and Dewey of all the high naval officers who took part in the Spanish war.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
This Is So

We wish to state in as plain and
 vigorous way as words can express it.
 that Hunts Cure will positively, quick
 ly and permanently cure any form of Itching Skin disease known. One box lis guaranteed to cure. One applica- stion affords relief.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
Fire Swept Block at Stamps.

Nine stores and their contents were entirely destroyed by fire at Stamps recently The origin of the fire is not known but il k believed that it was started by robbers or by sparks from a passing Cotton Belt locomo tive.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
Five Cars of Cotton Destroyed.

Five carloads of cotton. standing on the Iron Mountain railroad switch near Argenta. were completely de- stroyed by fire recently Four other cars of cotton were also set on fire by sparks from the confiagration. and badly damaged but it is thought large part of il can be saved The fire was caused by sparks from a pas Seneer engine
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
Shot While On His Way Home From
 Church.

Chester Collier, a young white man living at Paragould. was shot four times by an unknown party while on his way home from church. The wounds are not believed to be fatal.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
eoilermaker's Strike at Van Buren.

The boiler makers and their helpers in the Iron Mountain shops have gone on strike at Van Buren. The strik CTS were orderly and no confusion fol- lowed their quitting the shops The strike followed an order from the boilermakers Executive Committee in St Louis and is the second strike in Van Buren within q few days, the blacksmiths having struck q short fimo before
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
Two Widows conteetino for Dover.
Meeting With Favor.

The project of the construction of an interurban railway between Lit tie Rock and Hot Springs is being widely discussed. and definite plans will be taken at the next meeting of the Business Men's League of Hot Springs on the first of March The proposition is receiving much favor able comment and if the plans are properly pushed they may reach an early realization.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
Released On Bond.

The three men who were arrested at Van Buren on a charge of defraud- Ing the Iron Mountain Railroad Com pany of $l 200 by means of a padded payroll, have been released on bonds in the sum of sl GOO each The three men implicated are Lee E and l.. NJ
 ireer. and (. ]. Page
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22

Often do the spirits of great events stride on before the events. and in to- day already walks o-morrow-Cole- ridge
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22

Prickly thlstles have their uses without doubt, but that doesn't justi- fy you in becoming one
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22

Tabe GartirId Tea. the miId Hcrb laz- ttNa, to puHiY the blood eradicate dis e5-e. and mntFu Good Health
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22

Money refunded for each package ot Pl fNAM FApELESS DYES ii unsatis- factory. A>k your druggist.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22

IL isn't always the people who jolly you most that are your hest friends.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22

Clothes do not make the mtn. but they have the first crack at making impressions of the man.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22

Decision of character will often give to an unfair mind command over superior.-W Wirt
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
Damaqina Fire In Hartford.

\ fire. supposed to have been of in eendiary origin destroyed eleven buildings iu Hartford recently This same district was swept by fire two Years ago.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22

Itch tured in 30 minutes bv Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Never fails Al druggists
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22

Flattery Is like friendship in show but not in fruit-Socrates.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
ridge.

FITS. St. NjtuS Dance and all Nervous Diseases permanently cured by Dr Kline < Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free s .0a srial bottle and treatise. Dr. k. II. kIne Id, 93l Arch St. Philadelphia. Pa.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22

That LAXATIVE R8aNo Qasu ne. smfI,rl named ft.hed ss s9u1ef mes deee5gc fHe Hrsf and oack and red tcgtering and bears the signature of r.. W Gl3OA l.. 2zs
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22

A young man always sneers at the love affairs of a widower.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22

What we are stretches past what we do, beyond what We possess.-Drum. mend
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
DON'T DESPAIR.
"ead the Experience of a Minnesota
 Woman and Take Heart.

ff your back aches. and vou feel sick, languid. weak and miserable day
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
Panthers and Grizzly Bears

Shlp Fur> rrbs NcNiihn Fur X W, Co, Minneapolis. Mum Write for prlc
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
A Positive
 CURE EIy'S Cream Balm
is quickly absorbed. Gives Relief al Once.

 l. cleanses, soothes heals and protects the diseased mem- brane. II cures Ca- tarrh and drives away a Cold in the Head quickly. Re stores tho Senses of Taste and Smell. | gists or by mail TT
 Ely Brothers, 56 "
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22

Some men blame their wives every time 1t rains.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
Clover 6 e;ra.. Seeds.

Everybody loves lots and lots of Clover
 nsses for hogs, COWS, sheep and swine.
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
Mrs. Winslov.s Soothing S,rup.

For children teethng softens the gums reduces tn hsmmaton. says pain, cures wind coC. 25c a bottle
The Forrest City times., 1907-02-22
New industries at Helena

Fhe Paepeke Leicht Lumber com rany of Chicago, with q capital stock of Slo0.000000, will establish an i'm msnse plant at Helena In the last TWO months the Business Men. $ League and Industrial Commissioner Burke have secured besides this piant. the following new enterprises for Helena. The Arkansas Oak Com pahy Of Helena. Woodenware Com pany, FordJohnson Chair Company. Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad. These various enterprises will give em= ployment to a total of l,225 persons and many new houses will have to be built to accommodate the influx of lew labor Joseph Trumper of HeEc= na. has agreed 10 he one of thirty citizens to build ten cottages.
 Two Widows Contestng for Dover.
 A novel contest is pending in the Polk County Court al Mena. II is the contention of two widows over the estate of R. r. Johnson. who was killed about year ago near Big Fork The estate is valued at about g. 800 The status of each widow has not been fully explained to the court. and exi- dence is to be taken within the next few days which Judge Prickett hopes will enable him 10 render q just de. cisiOn.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-13
POISONOUS
TOADsTOOLS
ONLY ONE DEAD IN DINsMoRF
FAMILH-OTHERS EXPECTED
To RECOVER.

wheeling. Aug. 12.-Reports
from the home OF Dr. Dinsmore. OF
Deep Valley. Pa. who died while
eating what We're supposed to be
mushrooms. but which turned out 10
be poisonous toadstools. is to the &c
feet that Thomas. the son. and Opal.
the doctors niece. are slowly recov-
ering. Mrs. Dinsmore. the Doctors
sister. and Frank Roberts. the farm
hand. are also recovering. Physi-
clans are constantly in attendance.
At first the lives of Thomas and
Opal were despaired Of but it was
found that they had taken a turn for
the better, and the attending ply
sicians are confident that they will
recover.
The funeral of DIR. Dinsmore was
held Sunday.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-13

morning. with its 400 tired but
enthusiastic eNcursionists. who had
rooted hard and furlously for the
two Wheeling Victories over the
Canton team.
The fatality occurred late last
night ON the rctun trip from Can
ton, the scene being al Mingo june
ton. whore tho train was transfer
REL from the Wabash main line to
the river division OF tho Wheeling
4 Lake Eric Nell Davis. OF the
Winding nm section i'm Bellaire. was
the victim. He fen from the moving
tre'n and was run over and Instant
~ KILLED.
The train was stopped and the
bo'y of the unfortunate man placed
ON board and brought 60 this city.
whence 70 will be removed to the
family home In Bcliaire later I'm the
day The tragedy cast pall OF
deepest gloom over the entire army
OF oNcursionists during the remand
or OF the trip down the river to this
city
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-13
TUNNEL CAVES IN
AND SUNDAY BASEBALL CROWD
Is INCONVENIENCE.

Wheeling, Aug. 12-Yesterday
afternoon. without warning. the tun-
mel on the main line OF the Wheeling
4 Lake Erie railroad. Just west OF
Adena. gave way. and traHc on tho
road was blocked. Fortunately the
mishap was discovered before "a train
from either direction was involved
I'm terrible disaster One traia
transferred It's passengers at the
tunnel. for Wheeling. and AN other
trains were diverted TO The main
lime OF the Wabash. from Minro
Junction. both east and west from
Wheeling.
\ large force OF workmcn were
sent TO the tunnel during the after
noon, and worked throurhout the
night but az an early hour this
morning it was stated that the road
would not be open 20 through tra0ic
AGAIN before Monday noon. If thcn
The Wheeling baseball excursion
60 Canton. was brought back via
the Wabash main line to Mingo
junction. and thence down the riv-
or division 90 Wheeling
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-13

cents ana In New York at los
cents. At the same time Cincinnati
was getting oil at Ga cents, while
Butte, Mont. had 20 pay 1916 cents.
HOW PRICES RANGED
The following summary statement
shows the averages OF the monthly
rrices for the periods specified after
deducting transport costs and duties
and allowing cent for the diFer-
ence in the quality OF oil sold in
America and abroad:
Average United States price
(1903-O5)
German price (19OS-O5) ..... 10
ETcess OF United States price
(less I cent? ....
United states price N9OS-O5) .1O.5|
English price G9O3-O5) ... 10
Excess of United states pri %
less l cent? ....
United states price U9O3-O5) .1O.4|
Danlsh price 9O3-O5) . ~
Excess Of United States price
(less cent? -
United States price G9O5)
Belgian price (1sO5) ...... eli
Excess of United States price
dess cent? .......... 10
United States price 1909
Price in the Netherlands G9O5) 7
Excess OF United States price
Qess l cent? .........1
For the leading Oriental markets:
Net price in United States
G9O3-O5) ....... ..... Sc
Net price in Orient (19O3-O5). As
Excess of United States price
The Daily Leader is the best adj
Vertlsing medium I'm this section
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-13
INTERESTING
STATISTICS
HOW STANDARD OIL PRICES ARE
JUGGLED.

Commissioner Smith shows that
while the Standard Oil Company was
selling oil in the United States az an
average price of 1913 cents. IT was
selling 1t at 6.92 cents in Germany
and 6.f2 cents in England.
The government report shows that
the same oil was sold In Delaware
at ~ cents gallon, in Maryland
and the District OF Columbia at 9. ,
cents while the price in Colorado
was put up to 1872 cents a gallon
Prices We're high where the trust
had monopoly and low where #
had competition. While oil was
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-13
For an Impaired Appetite.

10 improve tho appetite ami
strengthen the digestion try few
does of Chamberlain's Stomach and
liver Tablets. MIR j. II. Seitz. Of
Detroit, Mich says: They re-
stored my appetite when impaired
reviewed me of "A bloatcd feeling and
'auSed pleasant ana satisfactory
movement of the bowels" PRICE. IN
cents. Samples free at the white
Fharmacy Cor. Princeton Ayenuo
and Bland street
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-13

The Daily Leader is the best adj
Yertising medium I'm this section.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-13
NOTICE.

Following is notice that p. ! KEEL
ley and J. II Meyers. trading as Kel.
ley 4 Meyers who hold state H.
cense to sell az retail spirituous
liquors. Wines, proter ale beer and
drinks of like nature at Nos. 81 and
Al Bland street Blueneld w. va.
nave made application TO the County
Court of Mercer county for transfer
of said license fro mthe above named
place TO their Now building recently
erected ON the corner of RALEIGH
street and lllggibotham avenue
Given undcr my hand this August
y, 1907.
ESTllL BAILEY,
Clerk of Mercer County Court
N-13-tt
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-13
'uITuRN TRIP MARRIED nY ia.
TAlITN.

Wheeling, A"g - Tho Wheel
Ing baseball excursion to Canton
erday was featured hy one ia
tally. news OF which was learned
before the arrival OF the excursion
train at the Wheeling s. Lake Erie
station between and 8 O'Clock this
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-13
PIANIST.

Madam Belts. Palmist and Card
Reader. up stairs over East END
Pharmacy. All are invited.
7-23-1m
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-13

selling I'm Baltimore at 9.5 cents a
gallon. IL was selling in Richmond
at rs cents, I'm Washington at SO
cents and in New York at los
cents. AT the same time Cincinnati
was getting oil at Ga cents, while
Butte, Mont. had 20 pay 1916 cents.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-13
POLICE COURT

in. o'Connor, plain drunk. 'fessed
up and got So.
Chas. White, drunk on streets
plead guilty and was relieved o.
five spot.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1907-06-28
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

10 room dwelling Of Mrs. Annie r.
Rea on Locust street.
Lot and six-rOom house on Pleassn
street, Cambridge.
acres OF land and room house Of
Edward Nichols, adjoining the Thos.
E. Dali farm, near Dsilsville.
Three houses and lots of Mrs. Mary
II. Ennis on West End Avenns.
House and lot Of Elijah Brinkly on
Cross street.
House and lot on West End avenus}
near School street.
Lot about rs by 100 feet, improved
by II room dwelling, at north corner
Locust street and Choptank avenue.
Lots on Cambridge Drying Park
property for sale or lease.
2 houses and lots on southwest side Of
Park Lane.
4 lots, improved by double ouses, on
northeast side of Park Lane.
Farm Geo. 81. Schleigh, containing o.
2O1 acres, on Little Choptank river, In
Cambridge district.
Lot 80 by 100 feet, improved by new
six-room dwelling and outbuildings, on
south side Of Robin street, Cambridge.
Lot 50x80 feet and four room dwelling,
No. IL Cedar street, Cambridge.
HARRINGTON, MACE + HARRINGTON,
ATToRBRYs-AT-LAW.
Gam bridge. Nd
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1907-06-28
OIL MAGNATEs sUBP0ENAED
Summoned to Tell Standards Finan-
ciaI Condition.

Summoned to Tell Standards Finan.
ciaI Condition.
Chicago, June 2s.-Subpoenas were
issued in the United States district
court, returnabls July 6, for the lead
ing officers OF the Standard OIL Com
pany of New Jersey. Subposnas were
also issued for the officers of the
Standard Oil Company of Indiana.
Among the officials of the Standard
Oil company for whom summons have
been issued are: John D. Rockefeller.
president; William Rockefeller. John
D. Archibald and Henry H. Rogers,
vice presidents; w. H. Tilford, treas
urer; C. M. Pratt, secretary; William
p. Howe, assistant treasurer, and
Charles T. White, assistant secretary.
The Standard Oil company was in
dicted in the federal court on the
charge of using illegal freight rates
rendered to it by the Chicago & Alton
road, and was found guilty on 1852
counts of the indictment. making a
total possible fine against the COM
pany of $29.24O,OO0. Before passing
sentence on the company, Judge Ian
dis announced that it was his custom
to proportion the fine according to the
financial condition of the person or
corporation convicted. and asked for
specific information regarding the
financial condition Of the Standard Oil
company. This Information he has
been unable to obtain up to date, and
the subpoenas issued were the con-
sequence.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1907-06-28
CHILD BEATEN TO DEATH
MutIIated Body Of Little Violet soylan
Found In Coal Bin.

MutlIated Body Of Little Violet eoylan
Found In Coal Bin.
New York, June 27.-Mght-year-old
Violet Boylan, who had been missing
from her home in Second avenue since
last Monday, was the victim OF q most
atrocious assault.
Her body. horribly mutilatsd. was
found in a coal bin In the cellar OF her
home. She had been dead for many
hours. No arrests have yet been
made, but the police are searching for
two young Italians who, they have
been informed. were seen trying to
entice the child to enter q cellar with
them several days ago.
A few days previous to her disap-
pearance, Violet, who IL said to be
very pretty, and his sister, Bessie.
were walking in 117th street, near
Second avenue. Three Italians, stand.
ing In front of a wine cellar, grabbed
Violet and tried to pull her into the
store. The girls screamed, and the
Italians released her.
II will get you yet" shouted one OF
the men as the girls ran away.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1907-06-28
HORRIBLE HOLOCAUST

$40 Persons Burned to Death In .
Chinese Theatre.
Victoria, B. c., June 28.-A horrible
holocaust is reported in mail advices
from Hong Kong, where 500 Chinese
Of the audience of . Chinese theatre
and 10 of the actors were burned to
death when the native theatre was de-
stroyed by fire. The flames spread
rapidly and the building collapsed,
blocking the entrance with burning
debris. The origin Of the IRE IL said
to have been due to the igniting OF
explosives concealed under the foer
Of the theatre, the FIRE following the
explosion.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1907-06-28
Another Paper Trust.

Milwaukee. June 2s.-If plans which
have been quietly under way for some
time past are matured, the manufac;-
urers Of print and other classes OF first
class paper In Wisconsin, embracing
In all some Is large mills, will shortly
form one Of the largest owning and OPP
Grating paper manufacturing syndi
Gates In the country. The plan means
Q manufacturing and owning compan!
similar to the International Harvester
Company. and will not be a sales
combination" like the late Central Pa,
Dor Conway, which surrendered lite
charter because Of federal objection.