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The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
A Railroad Mans Knock.
J. NJ. WARD,
 Index. Texas.

That famous railroad man. the late Samuel Sloan" said a New York bank CT, loved fast trains and hated slow ones. They tell a story about trick he once played on railroad whose service was notoriously slow.
 Having, several times, to use this railroads afternoon accommodation, he caused sign to be painted which he took from his pocket and hung in the front of one of the cars when no. body was looking. The sign said: Passengers are requested not to pluck flowers while the train Is in mo- tion.'"
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
The Judue's InkWeIl.

Judge Boyd. of the Irish bench, kept q supply of his fayerite "pizen" on the desk before him in an inkstand of peculiar make. When he wanted a sip he took 1t through a quill pen, nOrance of the little maneuver. Tell the court truly he once said to a witness, were you drunk or sober?'' Quite sober. my lord" replied the man. And his counsel added, with a look at the inkpot: AS sober as a judge"
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
Afraid of Results.

Louise spends great deal of time in the room of a favorite aunt who lives with her parents. but the child is not yet up in the mysteries of the toilet. Her aunt recently purchased some of those hair ornaments popular ly known as rats"
 These Louise did not behold until one day she saw her aunt remove sev- eral. The child flew out of the room, screaming at the top of her voice to her mother:
 Mother, mother, Aunt Nell is un. raveling!"
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
A Proud Bow.

An Englishman who was travelling in Turkey last winter to study the people says that the children have very little respect for their parents compared to their conduct in other countries. On one occasion he was questioning lad of 12, and after he had asked him if he could read and write and had received negative an swer the boy frightened up and said:
 You are a man, and I am only a boy, but l can do one thing you can't"
 Well, what is that?" was asked.
 T can swear at my mother in Eng fish and you cannot swear at yours in Turkish. l am therefore greater than you"
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
Articles Were Defective.

Both defective. two articles were re- fused filing in the office of the secre- tary of state Thursday. One wan an increase in the capital stock of the Warren Bank and the other was the articles of incorporation of the J. H. Hamilton Company of Warren. The latter paper failed to state the amount of capital stock paid In. Both have been returned to the incorpOrators, to- gether with the fees. and will be filed when they have been corrected.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03

was Impaired and the kidney secre- tions were badly disordered. I was completely worn out and discouraged when l began using Doan's Kidney Pills. but they went right to the cause of the trouble Gld did their work well have been feeling well ever since"
 Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box Poster-Milburn Co. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
NO WONDER HE WAS SCARED.
Costume Suggested Would Have Made Youth Look Like Circus Freak.

Not long ago a large clothing house in New York received a letter from the remote southwest to this effect:
 What Is the proper dress for a groom in the afternoon?"
 The clerk who opened the mail re- ferred the inquiry to the livery depart ment, and the head of that department dictated a brief reply:
 Bottle green coat, fawn-colored trousers. with top boots, silk hat and cockade. We can make you prices"
 In about week came a plaintive note;
 q always knew 1t was expensive to get married, but cant you suggest something a little less elaborate?"
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
Sentence May Be comnuted.

Senator James P. Clarke of this city, who has just returned from Washing ton, D. C., has just received letter from Robert Bacon, acting secretary of State. in which information is giv- en regarding the case of s. L. Hamp- ton, a former resident of Batesville, who was tried and convicted in Mexico recently on the charge of murder and sentenced tq be executed. The letter states that 1t Is the general opinion in Mexico that Hampton's sentence will be commuted and changed To one oi imprisonment, probably % years,
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
Chanded His Mind.

Well, what are you doing there?" asked the lady, addressing tramp who had just climbed tree in time to escape savage bulldog.
 Madam" replied the hobo, 1t was my intention to ask for hand-out, but in the interest of humanity I now re- quest that you give any surplus food you may have on hand to my canine friend down there."
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
Its Danqerous

To neglect a cold the results are too often very serious. Bronchitis. Pleurisy, Pneumonia and Consumption are frequently the consequences Upon the appearance of a cold, sore throat or chest, use Simmons Cough Syrup It soothes the irritation. loosens the phlegm and promptly cures you.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
Not "Just as Good"-lts the Best

One box of Hunts Cure is unfailing- ly, unqualifiedly and absolutely guar. anteed to cure any form of SKIN DIS EASE. It is particularly active in promptly relieving and permanently curing all forms of ITCHING known.
 ECZEMA. TETTER, RINGWORM and all similar troubles are relieved by one application; cured by one box.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
alls"

Nails arc a mighty good thing particularly finger nails-but I don't believe they were intended solely for scratching, though l used mine large ly for that purpose for several years l was sorely afflicted and had it to do One application Of Hunts Cure, how ever, relieved my itch and less than one box cured me entirely"
 J. NJ. WARD,
 Index, Texas
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
flows This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hars Catarrh Cure.
 Ed CHENEY & co, Toledo. 0. We, the undersigned, have known r. J. Cheney for he last l5 years and believe him perfectly hon. orabe in all business transac tions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
 WALDISG. kINNAS & MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
Growth of Lutheran Church.

The Lutheran church has had a re- markable growth in. membership in the last 35 years. In 1870 there were 1000 communicants. In 1905. 1850. 900 members were recorded. This body is now third numerically among the Protestant bodies.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
SIeepinu Strenoth,

Diffident Lover Crying to feel his ground-nervously)-Do you know, Ter actually dreamt that I proposed to you last night. Mower what can that mean?
 Practical Girl (promptly)-Mean We'll it means that you are a lot more sensible asleep than you are awake, Freddy.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
Friendly Advice.

Say, old man." began Marxley, that ten-spot l loaned you
 T haven't forgotten, old man." in- terrupted Boroughs. Don't worry; still have 1t in mind"
 'Yes, but don't you think it's about time you relieved your mind?"
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
What Better Proof Is There9

Jackson-Heaven bless him, He showed confidence in me when the clouds were dark and threatening.
 Wilson-In what way?
 Jackson-He lent me an umbrella! Stray Stories
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
The Last Wishes.

Wears Wife-No, the vicar is not in just now. Is there any message you would like me to give him when he returns?
 Old Woman (cheerfully)- y)-Please, mum, Martha Higgins would like to be buried at two o'clock tomorrow after. noon-London Punch.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
Bruce Accepts Appointment.

Acting Governor X. o. Pindall has received a letter from Wallace Bruce of Fort Smith in which he stated that he would accept the appointment as one of the members of the State Char ity Board. Mir. Bruce was recently appointed a member of the Board rom the Fourth Congressional district to succeed MT. Matlock.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
Money for Foreign Missions.

The average American church mem- Der gives 54 cents to foreign missions. The record is held by the United Pres byterians, who give $1.77 member.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03

Let a man take pride in his achievements of virtue. Let him take satisfaction in his moral conquests Let him have faith that he can do, and no height is inaccessible to him. Marter.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03

five months in a hos
 pital I was dis charged as incurable. and given only six months to live. My heart was affected, I had s m O { h e II n z spells, and some times fell uncon- scious. got so l couldn't use my arms. my eyesight
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
The Exclamation.

'I wonder why the snakes a man sees when he's been drinking multiply so fast?"
 T suppose because the kind oi snakes he sees are adders."
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
Grow veoetabIes in Alaska.

With the aid of steam heat and electric lights vegetables and flowers are being grown in Fairbanks, Alaska.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03

tl kitllltY use q SC. While kidney dis orders are the most common diseases that pre- vail, they are almost the last recognized by patient and phy- sicians, teho con- lent fheplselpcs
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03

Kind deeds often come back to the givers in fairer shapes than they go. The harvest is far greater than the seed-and it never fails to grow.--k M, Alcott.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03

None so little enjoy life, and are such burdens to themselves, as thosL who have nothing to do.-Jordan.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
Rolled,

"I guess I cant collect that money MT. Jones owes me-"
 Why don't you mail him a state- ment?"
 T was going to. but sign on the letter box says Post No Bills"
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
Stop That Cough

before it becomes chronic. Get Browns Bronchial Troches. the best preparation known for coughs.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
Little Rock Secures Meet.

The next annual track meet of the Arkansas Athletic Association will bs held in Little Rock in the spring.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03

A word Is winged seed-none can tell when once 1t has gone forth what It's harvest may be.-Sydney.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03

There is no need to hunt for trouble; everything comes to those who wait
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03

Sweet are the uses of diversity for our neighbors-
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03

ufh doctoriHg the eftt's, while the orig- inat disease undermines the system.
 What To Do.
 There is comfort i'll the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy, fuldlls every wish ill curing rheumatism, pain i'll the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passage. It eorreets inability to hold water and scalding pain Ill passing it, or bad effects following use Of liquor, wine or beer, and overcoucs that unpleasant ne- cessity of being compelled to go often during the day, and to get up many times during tie night. Tie mild and the extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for it's wonderful cures of the most dis tressing cases. Ii you need medicine you should have the best. Sold by drug gists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes.
 You may have sample bottle and a book that tells all E
 aboutit, both seutfrec NgNaYk F a>,..:::, >::::::::, by mail. Address Dr. ss..:; ..:4 .; ;.1 Kilmer 6, Co.,, Bing- --slsi. @s .s.l.-ss:lise ies1 sg hamton, N. Y. When Home of swarnp-roo,. writing mention this paper and don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Dr. Kilmcr's Swanp-Root, and the address, Binghamton, \. |.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums reduces in- nsmmation alays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
TayIor's Cherokee Remedy of Swee Chm md Mullen Is Nature,s nreat rem

edy-Cures Coughs, Colds, Group and Con- sumption, and all throat and lung troubles. At druggists, 25e, 50c and Sl.00 per bottle.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03

In polite society a snub is a sort of upper cut.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
Thousands Have Kidney
 Trouble and Never SuSDeCl it.
rr.vaIencY of Kidney Discnse.

Most people do not realize the alarm ing increase and remarkable prevalency
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03

ONLY ONE "BROMO OUISINE" That is LAXATIVE PROMO Of'ISINE Ioof for tks signature of K. W. GROVE Used the WorlS over 10 Cure Cold in One Day. 3bc.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
PILES CURED HOLIDAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any cas of itching, Blind Bleecing or Protruding Piles il 70 li days or money refunded. 50c.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
FIVE MONTHS IN HOSPITAL.
Discharged Because Doctors couId Not
 Cure.

Levi P. Brockway. s. Second Ave. Anoka, Minn., says: After lying for
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03

Griggs-The idea of your letting your wife go round saving she made q man of you. You don't hear my wife saying that
 Briggs-No, but I heard her telling my wife that she did her best.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03

book that tells all about it, botr sent free by mail. Address Dr.
 Kilner & Co.,, Bing- hamton, N. Y. When
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03
Ip,portant to Mothers.
Whats In a Name7

There was a tall Russian named Euski- umiskiliviskivitchuski.
 You may say his name twice
 If you think it sounds nice. But I bet 1t will make your voice husky.
The Forrest City times., 1908-01-03

rith doctoring the cftt's, while the orig inal disease undermines the system.
 What To Do,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-10
DEATH CLAIMS
JAMES WALTON
Dies at Home of Brother
Thursday.
MOST REMARKABLE LIFE
Brought to a Close by Stroke
of Paralysis
Had Twice Walked From Marion
to California-Resided In Spokane
Washington.

After lingering seven days with
out an indication of recovering
consciousness, James Walton, aged
50, of Spokane, Washington, died
at the home of his brother, M. V.
Walton near Kirkpatrick, at s
clock Thursday evening. A week
ago he suffered stroke of paraly-
sis and during the past several days
his life slowly ebbed away,
The deceased has had a most re-
markable life record At the age
of 20 years he left his fathers IS
flreslde. Crazed by the gold fever
which was spread by the discovery
of gold in California. the lad start
ed to walk for the great west. He
left his home. located at that time
in the eastern part of this county
and walked over 5000 miles, arriv-
ing at the Pacific coast just 100
DAYS after the time of starting
He was successful in California
and attained great wealth Later
he retired from active work in the
gold mines and spent several years
travelling. In the year 1860 he re-
turned to the home OF his parents
and remoined in this county for two
years.
In 1862 Mr.. Walton walked to
'aifornia, covering the distance
mis- time in about 125 days Az
ter wandering through the west for
score OF years he finally located
at Spokane, Washington
He came here about six months
ago to enjoy an extended visit with
h's brother. He was apparentIv in
me best of health IN until the time
ne was stricken with paralysis
Besides the brother at whose
nome death occurred. two sisters
survive. They are: Mrs Martha
kennedy of Bellevue avenue. tb,s
"'tv' Mrs. Levina Robson of Nh
Combs, ohio.
Funeral services will be conducted
rom the Kirkpatrick Methodist
ch"r"h SATURDAY. afternoon ct 0
o'c'ock Rev. G T. Cole officiat-
ing 'nterment win be made In the
Nirkratrick cemetery
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-10
VAUDEVILLE ACTS
Will be Introduced by Taylor Steel
Co mpany.

The Taylor Stock Company will
open a weeks engagement at the
Grand Opera House, starting Mon
day, Jan. 10. The company comes
highly endorsed by the press and
public as a first class repertoire
company. They will produce on Mon
day night the greatest of all Amer
lean plays, "The Queen of Queer
Street" High class vaudeville acts
are introduced between acts. Ladies'
free on Monday night II accompanied
|by a person holding one paid 30c
ticket.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-10

Iesia' by Mrs. j.. b. CUTLERY and
Mission Work by Miss Fite, were
the interesting papers of the first
program. The topic of the second
part of the program was Life in
India" Mrs. Langley discussed
f, European Life in Bengal and "Hin-
,,duism was the subject of an inter-
testing paper by Mrs. Knickle. e'
After the program period was
lgiven to social chat, during which
| time dainty refreshments were served
by the hostess.
The Queen Esther Circle, Of Ep-
worth NJ. Il. Church was entertained
Hast evening by Miss Florence Bauer
of East Church street and the mem
bers of the society rendered an ex-
'cellent program during the evening.
Miss Estella Leech read the scrip
lture lesson and Miss Louise Priest
Offered a prayer. Miss Grace Munson
read a paper dealing with the work
that is being done in the Alaskan
missionary fields. Miss Eudora
Sis'ritt sang solo in her usual
pleasing manner after which Miss
Florence Slough contributed a paper
dealing with the missionary work
that Is Being done among the In
,dians throughout the west.
Following the program supper was
served and a social hour was en-
ljoyed.
he soci6fy will meet next month
with Miss Eleanor Boyd of Delaware
avenue.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society of Epworth M. 2. church
held its regular monthly meeting
in the parlors of the church yes.
terday afternoon. The attendance
was fair.
The meeting was called to order
by the society's president. Mrs
Edward Mealey. After singing sew
eral hymns the study of the mis-
sionary book, "Gloria Christie was
taken up. Mrs. Wesley Myer.
read part first of the Third chap
ter. after which general discus
sion on the topic resulted
Mrs. William Bonham gave 8
reading ga Famine in Indiav which
was very interesting. Miss Kat,
Bovd gave selection "The Fathe,
OF his Children" which was we'll re
ceived. "Unto the Least of These
was the subject OF well prepared
paper which was read by Mrs Adam
Bauer. The program closed will
: the benediction.
! Read KlinefSHers ad on page 8.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-10
MISSIONARY
SOCIETIES
OF Several Churches Meet
Thursday. Y
FINE PROGRAMS GIVEN
Number of Ladies' Aid So
ciety Hold Meetings.
Most of the Sessions are Very
Largely Attended and the Pro
grams are Enjoyed.

The Foreign Missionary Society OF
the United Brethren church met at
the home Of Mrs. Fl. o. Dunn, of
Elm street yesterday afternoon. The
attendance was large and the session
proved highly interesting.
The regular quarterly business ses-
sion was conducted after which an
informal program was rendered. Mrs
Milton McKeever led in prayer and
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-10

Mrs. H. o.. Dunn read the scripture
lesson. A pleasing reading was giveE
by Mrs. Gertrude Weston. Mrs. s.
"a. Ferguson rendered piano solo
and Miss Sarah Shesdy delivered an
interesting reading. The program
close dwith hymn
At the conclusion of the program,
refreshments were served and social
hour enjoyed. The society will hold
Its next meeting At the home of Mrs.
s. n Ferguson Of Elm street. "
The G w. b. NJ. society of
the First Christian church met in
regular session Thursday afternoon
at the home OF Mrs. J. A. Wide
man on Oak street with a very large
attendance. The topic for the
meeting was "New Year Plans for
the National, State and Auxiliary
Organizations. +" An interesting re-
port was offered and adopted on the
"Watchword and Aim for 19O9,''
by Miss Mary Decker. Mrs. r..
"Plans for Our Fields and Our So
cieties. F." A paper on the theme
"Plans for Cur Auxiliary was read
by Miss Amanda Decker. The
meeting closed with a reading by
Miss Emma Turner.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the
Zee Street Mission met Thursday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
Schaffer on Thompson street and
proceeded to elect officers for the
coming six months. Those selected
were Mrs. 8. G.. Bates. president
Mrs. william Stafford, vice presi-
dent: Mrs. William Freeland
treasurer Mrs. John Francis, secre-
tary. Mrs. slemmons. assistant
secretary.
After the election social was
read The report showed the So
ciety to be in a, vry flourishine
enioved and the treasurer's repor,
condition.
The society will meet again ir
two weeks at the home of Mrs
Slemmons on Rose Avenue
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society of the Free Baptist church
met at the home of Mrs. Leo Hare, on
North State street, Thursday after
noon and rendered program. The
meeting was opened by singing "Blest
BE the tie that Binds" after which
the president conducted the devotion
al exercises. The first part of the
program was under the topic "The
Pacific Islands" the leader being Mrs
j. A.. Wolford, "Tonga and Micron-
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-04-10
SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR SUNDAY
MORNING.

The Quarterly Sunday-school rally
will be held at Mt Olive Sunday
School Sunday morning, April II.
These rallies are being held every
three months. The class raising the
largest amount of money will be hon
ored with a crown for their teacher.
A heated contest is already on, as the
teacher of Glass No. 16 has already
been wearing this crown for three
months. The members of classes a.
and 10 have determined to take this
crown. Assistant Superintendent Rev.
II. ]. Lewis announced Sunday morn
ing that on account of the special
rally there would be special pro
gram for the benefit of the large num-
Der of visitors that are expected.
These exercises will be rendered in
connection with the regular Sunday
school services.
Prayer .................H H. A. Boyd
Chorus ...... ......... The School
Scripture Reading ....... The Schoo!
Teachers instruct classes 30 minutes
Sunday-schooI lesson reviewed
..............'.. Dy MI H. "a boy VI
Announcement of collection and
class winning the crown
Duet ...,..'.........'. .'''' '''''
Misses Geneva Hancock and Sadie
Wilson.
Recitation Miss Willie May Street
Solo ..............M Miss Nellie King
Defamation ...... Mr.. VIM. d. Price
Paper ....... Miss Willie May Hurt
Benediction Observation-Disclosures.
A cordial welcome is extended tC
he public. Services open every Sun
day morning at $3.50 O'Clock.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-04-10
Trustees Sale.

BY virtue of the power and author
ity vested in us by a deed executed
by John Hill and wife, Fannie Hill,
May 25th, 1905, and recorded in Book
$50 at page 2S7 of the Registers o.
fee for davidson County, Tenn. No
tice is hereby Given, that we will at
noon of Thu sday April the 30, 1908
sell. at tie South door of the Court
House in Nashville, Tenn, to the
highest and test bidder for cash,
the following described property, to
wit: Being lots numbers 20 and
q of subdivision of lot NO.
I. of the Lyle Dover Tract. said
subdivision is recorded in Book 16l
at page $40 of the Registers Office for
Davidson County, Tenn. and is a part
of the property bought by us from W.
l.. Horn and wife as appears in Book
284 at page asa, R. o. D. G. Said lots
Nos. 20 and 81 front together "a feet
on the southerly side of Heifernan
Street and run back between parallel
lines 1G3 feet to an alley in the rear,
There attaches to this lot, in COM
non with the other lots of this sub
division, the perpetual use of the well
It the northeast corner of lot No. r.
Default having been made in the
payment of a certain debt mentioned
in said deed of trust, this sale will be
made for cash and in bar of home
tead. dover and all other exemption
of whatever character.
LJJSKY & LOWENHElM.