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The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

BREAKFAST FOODS-Corn Flakes Post ToaSties. Puffed Wheat. Pulled Rice, Grape Nuts, Cream Of Wheat, Grits, Shredded Wheat, at Lawrence's Grocery.
 Fussell-Graham-Alderson Company now have on display full line of new spring and summer dress goods, em- bracing all the latest fabrics, styles and col0rs.
 MT. Edwin Tully, of Madison. was i'll the city Monday evening, having come over to attend a meeting of George r. Taylor Lodge No. 198 l. 0. Q. F.
 Now is the time ta get rid Of your rheumatism. You will find Chamber lain's Eminent wonderfully effective. Que application will convince you of its merits. Try 1t. For safe by All Dealers.
 Matches can be kept in the Herriek Refrigerator for weeks and will not become affected by damp ness as the Herrick is the dry air kind. This is a test that the Herrick only will stand. Forrest City Furniture Company.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

Have your house wired for electrici- ty, and save money and time and worry, and you'll also have the satis- faction of having better lights. See the Light Plant man at once about it.
 Miss Eupha Mcclure, of Hollow Rock, Tennessee, niece of Mrs J. l.. New some, arrived last Friday to accept a position as stenographer with the Forrest City Real Estate & Insurance Co.
 MT John R. Grobmyer, of the Grobmyer Lumber & Feed Company, spent Monday in Memphis with his friend and partner, MT. A. J. Vac caro, who is having his eyes operated upon.
 Mrs. Jno. NJ. Prewett and daughter, Miss Norton, left Wednesday morn- ing for Little Rock to visit for week or ten days with Mrs. Prewett's sister Mrs. J. NJ. Stewart, and to take in the reunion.
 It needs no further recommenda- tion than its name White Mountain Refrigerators and Ice Boxes. Becker and Lewis.
 Electric lights save money in coal oil bills, save time by rendering un- necessary the dirty work of cleaning and filling lamps, and saves worry ty eliminating danger from fires. Have the Light Plant man figure with you on the cost of wiring your place Ask your neignbor who is using electricity.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

MT. Chas. Fleming, prosperous mer- chant and timberman. of Round Pond, was in the city Monday on business, and was a pleasant caller at The Times office.
 Standard tomatoes-the same brands that sell everywhere in town at l5 cents or two for quarter, are being sold at 10 cents can at ". E. Kirby & Company's.
 MT Frank Burkart, of the klondike Bakery, went over to Memphis Mon- day and attended the Maifest celebra- tion held there. He reports a most enjoyable time.
 Mr. and Mrs. r. C. Folbre, Jr.. were in the city Friday afternoon and Saturday, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Folbre, leaving Sunday morn ing for Newport.
 MT. John Myers, brakeman on the Rock Island log train vent over to Brinkley Saturday afternoon to visit for few hours with the railroad watch inspector.
 Mrs. E. T. Ma6ley left Tuesday AAlCi AliitH A0l J-tAkiG INOGA lO blStL IOI d while with friends during the sessions of the Diocesan council of the Episcopal church.
 Nathan E. Norton would like to talk to you if you are in the market for well improved farm in the St. Francis bottom. He has list Of good ones at fair prices.
 MT. Sam D. Green Memphis repres- entative of the Adam Schaaf Piano Company, of Chicago, was in the city Wednesday on business and registered at the Hotel Fisher.
 Miss Elise German has received her kiln for firing china, and is now ready to fire for anyone who paints china. She will also fill orders for hand-paint- ed china. Phone 13s.
 Fresh Lettuce, Celery, Radishes, Onions, Tomatoes, Carrots, and other Spring Vegetables will be on sale every Friday and Saturday at Law rence's Grocery. Phone
 J. NJ. Howell, popular druggist of Greensburg, Ky, says We use Cham berlain's Cough Remedy in our own household and know it is excellent. T For sale by All Dealers. Miss Fife Bowen and brother, MT. Chas. Bowen, of Memphis, came over Sunday and spent the day with their cousin, Miss Irma Stevens, returning home Monday morning.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Barnhart. MT. L. R. Grobmyer and MT. Chas. Nc. Daniel went up to Wynne Tuesday afternoon on business, using the Kissel kar for transportation. MT. R. J. Izard left Wednesday evening via Memphis for Earl, Wynne and other points throughout the state on business for the insurance compa- nies which he represents.
 See the new line of spring and sum- mer dress goods now on display at the big Fussell-Graham-Alderson Com- panv Store. All the newest and latest styles, fabrics and shades.
 Dr. ]. R. Wells, of Widener, was in the city a few hours Wednesday morning, enroute to Hot Springs, where he will spend week or ten days to recuperate his health,
 Messrs. John Calling, E. Hurley and Lindsey Bridgforth, with Rev. F.. T. Mabley represented the church of the Good Sheperd at the Diocesan council held in Little Rock this week
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

Goldfish at Lawrence s.
 Nermicelli at Lawrence's.
 Please pay your subscription
 Highest pric, paid for Pearls at warshsyskys.
 Bay croquet set. Newsstand.
 screen doors and wire clothat Klotz.
 Fresh mince meat in bulk at Law rence's.
 Wheeler's adjustable screens at k.gtz.
 sliced peaches in cordial at Law reuces.
 Maple syrup in cans and bottles at Lawrence.
 Better be insured than sorry, Fay lor, Knight < Co.
 Nr Earl Jackson was a Sunday visitor in Memphis.
 uf.J. <. Shields was in Memphis yesterday on business.
 Its time for White Mountain Re- frigerator. Becker & Lewis.
 Fresh Arkansas Strawberries receiv- ed every day at Lawrence's.
 Mir Otis Stevens was business visitor in Memphis. Monday.
 School supplies, tablets, pencils, etc. may be had at Sipf's Grocery.
 5or doses "666" will cure any case of Chills and Fever. Price, 25c.
 MT. Joe Taylor, of Colt. was busi- ness visitor in the city Tuesday.
 Geo. C. Doris, Of Colt, was a genial business visitor in town yesterday.
 Fresh Arkansas Strawberries receiv- ed every day at Neblett's Grocery.
 MT. and Ms A Becker left Sunday evening for bfef trip to Chicago
 Maple Spread-Something New-try ii, in cans, at Lawrence's City Grocery.
 Malouf's Cafe-a first class, up-to- date resort for ladies and gentlemen.
 Try Berkshire Brand Hams and Ba- con-the best eyer-at Lawrence's Gro- cery. NIT. Theodore Myers spent Sunday visiting relatives and friends at Ma rianna. Phone 2is for Hosum Bread. Re- celyed every day by Lawrence City Grocery. Miss Ruth Carr spent Saturday with Mrs. f. NJ. Chaney and family in Madison. Spring blacksmithing and woodwork at Joe A. Beck s, Jackson st. Tele- phone 34l. Dr, T. G. Porter, of Palestine, was genial business visitor in the city Wednesday. Money 10 loan on improved farms, on .ong time. and easy terms. Taylor, Knight X Co. Horseshoeing, repairing blacksmith Ing and woodwork at Joe A. Beck $. | Jackson street This is fairly good cotton weather. l though the nights are still to cool, and l rain k needed Mss Lorena Mattice, of Madison. was ,.i ID the city Tuesday shopping and visiting friends. Joe A Beck, the blacksmith, has pet ID I phone. Call No. 34l when you 1 Aeed 4is services. Postmaster T. O. Fitzpatrick went l 1P 70 Colt Wednesday morning on a brief business trip.
 Mr Lloyd Meyers, efficient deputy l JUS LtfA AN1pF SnNfa1 m Palestine Sunday: -
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

, or doses ..656" will cure any case of Chills and Fever. Price, 25c.
 Lawrence's city Grocery receives every day shipment of fresh Ark. ansas Strawberries.
 Welch's Grape Juice. in pints and quaEts--a most refreshing drink-at Lawrence Grocery.
 MT. Wes McFall and handsome little boy, Of Madison. were visitors Tn the city Saturday.
 Miss Winnie Stevens left Monday to Visit relatives and friends in Tenn essee and Mississippi.
 Judge s. IL Mann returned Tues day morning from a business trip Ia Columbus, Mississippi.
 59o0 Rolls of Wall Paper at Becker x Lewis, from Dc to 25c per roll. Just arrived. Beautiful patterns.
 Full line of Ladies Oxfords, Ties and Pumps just received at Russell Graham-Alderson Companys.
 FOR RENT-Five room house, gar den, stable and city water-house in fine order. T. o. Fitzpatrick. If
 Fresh river fish every Friday and Saturday at W. E. Kirby & Company Market and Grocery. Phone iS4.
 Prettiest line of Ladies Hosiery ever brought to Forrest City is being shown at Fussell-GrahamAlderson Co.'S.
 MT J. J. Hughes, of Memphis and Haynes, was in the City between trains Wednesday enroute to Haynes
 LOST-Plain gold ring, name U Bennett, engraved inside. $500 re- ward for return to Dr. J. A. Bogart.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

uperintendent A. B. Copley, of the Rock Island was in the city short while Saturday afternoon, his car be. ing attached to the 4:30 westbound train.
 Mr. Ed Mallory, formerly employed at the City Drug Store, who is now employed at Round Pond, was in the city Sunday visiting homefolks and friends.
 Little Miss Hattie Worsley left Tuesday evening for Memphis to visit for while with her sister, Mrs. Mc- Fadden and other relatives and friends.
 Perfection Oil Cook Stoves make cooking pleasure in hot weather. They burn coa! oil and are perfectly safe. Forrest City Furniture Co.
 Electricity is safer, cleaner, cheaper in the long run, and more convenient than any other known method of ill., animation. If you have never tried it, ask your neighbor who has, and then call up the light plant and have their man give you an estimate on wiring your house or place of bus inc sS.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Japanese Mating .--9xl2 size, only $3.50 next week. For rest City Furniture Company.

rest IltY furniture Company.
 Mrs. C. H. Ravens spent Sunday in Wynne with relatives and friends and went over to Memphis Monday morn. ing.
 Master Gazzola Vaccaro went over to Memphis Wednesday, to see his father, who is having his eyes treated there.
 Chancellor E. D. Robertson. of this district, was in the city few hours Friday evening enroute to his home in Wynne.
 MT. W. B. Mann, of Marianna. was in the city Tuesday morning enroute to his home from business trip to Memphis.
 Herrick Refriserators have the patent dry air circulation. They are odorless and economical ice users. Sold under guarantee. For rest City Furniture Company.
 Misses Gertrude Ferrel and Thelma Fogg, of Widener were shopping and visiting friends in the city yesterday afternoon.
 Capt Jas Russell went over to Memphis Wednesday night on brief business trip. returning Thursday afternoon.
 Try a regular meal or a short order lunch at Maf0Rf'S Cafe a now and first class restaurant for ladies and gentlemen.
 Mir. Chas. Baford, of the Ewart- Marshall Lumber Company. left Thursday afternoon for brief trip to Little Rock.
 FOR SALE-S0 acres timber land, mile north Of Quigley, can all be easily cultivated. Prce SIS per acre. Terms. Nathan E. Norton, Forrest City, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

MT. Sam D. Green Memphis repres- entative of the Adam Schaaf Piano Company, of Chicago, was in the city Wednesday on business and registered at the Hotel Fisher.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

Nathan E. Norton would like to talk to you if you are in the market for a we'll improved farm in the St. Francis bottom. He has list Of good ones at fair prices.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

Fresh Lettuce, Celery, Radishes, Onions, Tomatoes, Carrots, and other Spring Vegetables will be on sale every Friday and Saturday at Law. rence's Grocery. Phone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-02
Fred F. Neal, New York,
Arrested at Portland.
Charged with Soliciting Money
To Secure a CITY Permit.
Wanted $4,000 from Peoples Ferry
Co. for Railway Concession.

Portland. Me. Sept. FIRED +. Neal
of New York. summer resident here
was arraigned i'll the municipal court
today, charged with attempting by
false pretences TO secure from Per-
cival +. Baxter representing the Peo-
pies Ferry Co. $4,000. for which sum
it is alleged he pretended that he could
obtain from the board of aldermen a
permit for the Ferry Co. to build and
operate u street railway along Com
mercial and Center streets.
He entered plea of not guilty aud
the case was continued to Sept. IL for
hearing. 1t was stated that the al
| legged proposition was made in the
presence of two witnesses, besides q
police inspector, stenographer. who
took notes and Mr. Baxter.
Mr.. Neal states that he is the senior
member of firm of special agents al
100 Liberty street, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-02
Runs AmuCk on The Port
land Street Railroad,
Two Wagons Smashed, Horse
Killed, Three Men Badly Hurt.
Brakes failsd.-SprinklIng Car Crew
Jump and Escape luiury.

Portland, Me, Sept. l.-Three men
were critically injured. a horse was
Killed, two wagons were smashed and
other damage was done today when
a spfinkling car on the Portland
street Railroad, after being struck on
vaughan street in front of the Eve
q Ear lnfirmary by Spring street
cir, ran uncontrolled down a long
steep hill on Congress street into
Railway square. The men operating
the car Jumped when they found the
brakes had been damaged and would
not work, and escaped injury.
In its Wild run down the hill, which
Is an eighth of mile long and has
grade Of about 10 per cent. the water
ing car struck d big transfer team at
the corner of E street and overturned
il, killing one horse and inJuring Ar
thur Manning and William Curran.
who did not have time to save them
selves. Further on it struck another
| team and injured the driver, who was
taken to hospital
Then it continued to the foot of the
| hill, where the car tracks turn into
| st. John street and Railway square.
| There it jumped the sharp curve and
after moving down a drinking fount-
] ing was overturned. The car was bad
ly damaged.
Continued on Page Three.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-02
VIM. Cummings, So. Paris,
Taken TO Hospital.
Brother MaTVette Of BrOWnViIIe
Is Charged with Assault.
Mans Condition Serious..The In.
iuries May Cause Death.

Lewiston, Me-. Sept. William
Cummings. lumberman at South
Paris, aged about 81. was brought to a
hospital here today suffering with seri-
Gus wounds in the head which it was
feared might cause his death. His
brother, Marvette Cummings oil
Brownville was placed under arrest
on the charge of assault.
Bleeding from his wounds, William
Cummings reached the home of a Mr..
Russell by whom the two brothers
were employed, and asked that he send
for a physician and the sheriff Then
he collapsed. At the hospital it was
found that that the skull was fractur-
ed and piece of "a broken jug, with
which he claimed he had been hit over
the head. was removed from near the
brain. II was found necessary TO re-
move one of his eyes
The assault took place at the lumber
camp near South Paris, early TO-DAY.
1t was understood Marvette Cummings
admitted striking his brother with q
stick and with a broken jug, but de-
clared he was forced to do so III self
defence during a quarrel when had
been in progress nearly all night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-02
Pres. Taft Sails
for IslebOr0, Me,

Beverly. Mass. Sept. LIN the face OF
= sea that looked rough to a landsman
Int which the naylgators of the Presiden-
tial yacht MayGower labelled placid"
the President and Mrs. Taft II. d. Taft,
his brother. Charlie Taft, his youngest
son, Miss Mabel Boardman and Maj. A..
w Butt sailed away from the summer
capital tonight, bound for Islesboro. Me,
They will be gone until Monday morning.
The Presidential party went aboard the
Mayiiower al West Beach, near Beverly
Farms. 1t was after dark when the May
flowers launch carried the first of the
party out from West Beach and in con-
sequence the six-pounders did not blaze
out the Presidential salute. Lieut. Com
mander Symington and the Mayfower's
officers were on deck to greet the Pres
ident and his party.
In Islesboro the Presidential party will
be guests of Mrs. Thomas NJ. Laughlin
Mrs Tafts sister. Miss Helen Taft Is
already at Mrs. Laughlin's home. Satur-
day and Sunday will be spent by the
President in resting as much as possible
and ON his return Monday he will again
take up the writing of speeches for the
Western trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-02
JEERS and TAUNTS
OF Crowd Drives Aviator
Frisbie to His Death.
Objected 10 Making Ascent,
Owing 10 The Weather.
Finally Yields, Goes Up, Falls to
Death Before Vile and Child rem.

Norton, Kas.. Sept IL. j. Frisbie
the Curtiss aviator, was killed today
by q fall at the North County AFR.
Trisbie met with an accident yester
day and went into the air again to-
day. only when driven to it by the
taunts and jeers of the crowd
E'risbie fell about 100 feet and the en-
CINE of his machine fell upon him.
crushing his left side and chest He
fingered for about an hour before lie
died.
Frisbie has been giving exhibitions
at Elmwood park for several days.
Yesterday his machine acted badly and
he had a fall of about 40 feet, but be-
yond bruises and shaking up. was
not injured. Doubling the ability of
his machine To stand another flight to-
day, he announced he would not take
the air this afternoon. When this
statement was communicated to the
crowd there was an angry demonstra-
ton.
Mr.. Frisbie announced that rather
than have the big crowd go away with
the impression that he was not willing
to do his best, he would attempt d
flight. He assembled from the track
without difficulty and attained a
height of 100 feet. but in attempting
to make a turn the plane tipped and
Frisbie lost control. AS he came crash
ing to earth the spectators could see
the aviator trying to right the ma
chine. but as it approached the ground,
one of the wings crashed into barn
and the biplane glancing off, struck the
earth with Frisbie underneath.
Frisbie's wife. son and little girl were
witnesses of the accident and Mrs.
Frisbie was Frustrated when she saw
her husband fall. Tonight she bitterly
denounced the action of the spectators
in forcing her husband to make the
flight with a disabled machine. F'risbie
was we'll known among the aviators
and was participant in the recent
meet in Chicago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-02
Aviator Schmidt Has a Narrow
Escape from Death.
His Biplane Caught in Air Pocket,
Drops and Is Smashed.
Del Patch, Dan. S, Cheerful Charlie
And Pilot | Win.

Waterville, Me-, Sept 1.--tSpeciaD).-
TIE eighth annual exhibition of the
Central Maine fair is now thing OF
the past and it can be said to have
been successful one in every way.
The weather has, on the whole, been
good, there have been record breaking
crowds the exhibits have been much
larger than usual and the quality has
averaged better; and the attractions
have been fine, The crowd Friday
was about the same size as are gener-
ally present on the last day and the
program was carried out as adver-
tised. The exhibits in the halls were
kept in their places until late in the
afternoon and nearly all the side
shows and similar places of amuse-
mcnt remained on the grounds until
nearly evening. Nearly every place
reported doing good business and the
newcomers to the fair this year were
much pleased with it and will probably
ali come again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-02
Old Folks, Day.

The reception and general program
arranged for Old Folks day can truth
fully be said to have been very sue
cessful and the presence of SO many
aged PEOPLE as guests of the manage
ment was the particular feature OF
this part of the day. There were 122
people over rs years of age present
at the gathering and everything was
done to make the day pleasant or1o
for them. They were brought to the
grounds in autos and other convey
ances and upon entering registered,
giving their NAMES, residences and
ages. They were then met by a COM
mittee of ladies' consisting of Mrs. NJ.
II. Frost, Mrs H. L. Emery, Mrs. Ed
son T. Goodrich, Mrs. w. c. Brown
and Madame Brown. who pinned on
cards giving the names and ages to
serve as introductions between the
old people. A pretty bouquet was, also
given each one. Then those who cared
to do so were taken for auto rides
about the grounds and others In care
of troupe of uniformed Boy Scouts
visited several of the places of anuse-
ment. this having been made possible
by tho courtesy of the proprietors. The
uSSd oOAC AAAiA-S>~N
| Carl Holman. Winslow; Wesley Dunn,
n. r. Durham. the Waterviile Motor
Co and L. J. Sherwood.
| dainty lunch was then served In
| the Rest room of the Coliseum. After
that a pleasing program was given
This consisted of selections by the
Leahy Sisters Orchestral; prayer ny
Rev Dr. f. C.. Whittemore and then a
few warm words of greeting; BITS
Miriam Durham Suimson rendered
very pleasing vocal solo with Miss
| Christine Daggett acoompanist; Kew.
W. f. Berry, d. D, then gave hrier
talk on "The Mothers of Maine" which
WAS much enjoyed, pleasing feature
of the program was the character COS
tune song by ten little girls given IN
8 delightful manner; after Miss Msriel
Robinson had sang two selections, IN
old gentleman, c. II. Mayo of Fairfield.
81 years of age, sang In the sweet
Bye and Bye" 1t was rendered In e4-
cellent tone and the chorus was Joined
il heartily by all. tss = ~
The prize winners were then an
nounced as follows: Mr.. and Mrs.
Loren Judkins of Fairfield were the
Oldest married couple but as they
were also the oldest couple present. the
prize was awarded to them for that
ard to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cum
mings of Belgrade, who have been
married 81 years. for the oldest mar
ried couple.
John Quincy of Waterville. who Is 81
years of age, was given the prize for
the oldest gentleman present while
Mrs. Caroline r. Williams of Norridge-
wock. aged 81 years. received the prize
for being the oldest lady there. Hon
orable mention was also made of Lor-
EMO Baxter Of Rurnham and Joseph
a. Maynard of Waterville, both or
whom are 9S years old. The prizes
We're five dollars each and were given
! by Messrs. Horace Purinton w. j.
Lanigan. DIR. NJ. S. Goodrich and
George s. Flood Co.
In the company of old people there
were representatives from II cities and
towns in this State while there were
three from Massachusetts,. After the
awarding of the prizes adjournment
((Continued on Page Seven)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-02
THE WEATHER.
FAIR AND WARMER.

Washington. Sept. forecast foi
New England Far and warmer sat
urday: Sunday fair except unsettled
extreme north portions light to mod
crate southwest and west winds
Continued on Page Two.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-02

On publishing the program that has
been arranged for Sept. Is when the
German crown prince takes over the
command of the bodyguard of Hus-
sars, the Dantzig Zeitung Friday an
nounced that Crown Princess Ceclie
would not be able to go to Dantzig,
Prussia. for sometime TO come, as she
is expecting happy family event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-02
TO THE VOTERS OF. MAINE:
Will You Read These pub Figures Before September

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-02
7.20.4
Zoe. CIGAR

Factory output-upwards OF 100000 daily.
Largest selling brand of f0c. cigars IA ths
neutrality-suspicious. N. II. a1