The Forrest City times., 1909-01-29

The entertainment at the opera house last Saturday night by Emett Kemp, under the auspices of the school authorities. was quite well at
 tended and greatly enjoyed, his work
 being very fine. We are glad to note that there is an increasing interest in
 the Lyceum course. and the next and
 last attraction should have packed
 house.
 Mrs. Alexander Becker and Miss
 Becker were At IIomen Tuesday af- ternoon from , to q 10 their friends. a very large number of whom called. The Becker home is one of the loyeli- est in the South. and the charming hostesses dispensed true old Southern hospitality in their most gracious man. ner. Elegant and dainty refreshments were served.
 Capt. ]. P. Mcdonald having rent ei or leased his farm to Mir. Chas. l.. Culver, Culver was on Monday of last week, awarded the contract to keep the paupers of the county. This county has very few unfortunates of this kind, We are glad to note, and we hope they will be as we'll cared for in the future as they were in the past by our old friend, the Captain.
 A new and pleasing breakaway from dramatic decorum is the musical comedy "Dan Cupid" and in the pranks that attend the'entrance of this this little god of love on the stage the audience sits spellbound following his funny freaks and fantasies Delight ful dances, merry music and the latest specialties are judiciously interblend- ed. Opera house, next Wednesday night, February 3rd.
 MT. Joe Martin spent several days in the city this week on business. He is selling Puck Brand Pure Food Products, and put on demonstra- sion at k. C. Neely's Grocery. which was largely attended and highly ap- preciated by all The Puck Brand is all right and so is Joe Martin. Mrs. Herndon and Mrs. Bangham, of Mem phis, assisted him, and were most charming in their dispensation of hoSpitalities.
 Watch out for our Lace Curtain display in the big window. The AS inch cur tain at S1.75 per pair are real $2. so values. Forrest City Furniture Co.
 Don't forget for a minute that we are again, in the lumber business. Come and see the immense stock everything you may need in lumber, doors, sash, lime, brick. cement, oils, paints, glass, putty, builders hard ware and builders materials of all kinds, and everything new and fresh. No old stock. Get our prices. We will save you money. Office first door west of Ilatcher's Livery Stable. Euart- Marshall Lumber Go.
 Of the 150 certificates of distinction awarded by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Geo. B. Cook, for compositions on school improve ment, D were received by the Forrest City Public School. These have been given to the pupils of the school, who will have them nicely framed, and many of them will be hung in the va rious school rooms This is quite an honor to Forrest City and distinction to our schools and pupils of which all are proud.
 Dr. E. J. P'Pools horse became frightened and ran away Thursday of last week, with his buggy containing MT. Emmet Griner, who was thrown out near Judge Gatling's residence as the affrighted animal turned the corner. For some reason MT. Griner was unable to manage the steed, and though he had wild ride before a large crowd of breathless spectators who quickly filled the street, Emmet was unhurt. The horse ran north and was stopped by darkey and returned to it's owner. No damage.
 We are indeed very sorry 10 learn of the death of Naomi. the sweet and beautiful ten-year-old daughter of our friend and patron, MT. J. A.Whitten- ton, which sad event occurred on Sat urday January l6, at am. at their home miles southwest of town, in Franks township. She had at attack of gastritis, and complications caused her death. he remains were laid to rest in the Forrest City Cemetery on sunday following, Ed. W. F.. Pippin conducting the religious exercises in the presence of quite large number of friends of the bereaved family. We extend them our sincere sympathy, and hope God will comfort them i'll