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The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06
pnsh for Government Land.

Pocahontas- There is now rush to Randolph county for the govern ment lands open to homesteaders. There are inquiries coming every day n real estate dealers and business men regarding these lands. Much oi this information about Randolph eoun- fy lands for homesteaders, has been qotten from a guide book. There are seraral thousand acres of this land Jeff in Randolph county, but at tn
 rote if has been taken I'D the past sl% roonths the supply vii! soon be gone
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06
Carriers Plan Organization.

Joaesboro.-The rural mail carriers for this district, composed of the counties of Clay, Green, Craighead. poinsett and Cross counties, to organ fze q Northwest Arkansas Rura! Car riers' Association. There is in this district 35 carers and several sub stitntes The local carriers of the city ore arranging for entertainment and nroeram while iu the city.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06
Explaining What a Snob Really Is

'UnCle Roy, what is a snob?"
 "A snob, Eddie, is person who in. herits great deal of money. goes abroad and buys himself veneer of culture, returns home and poses as a connoisseur of something, and goes around calling his poor relations par. venues Why do you ask such a question, Eddie?"
 Because l heard Donalds big brother talking about you this after. noon and he said you were snob."
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06
Burns Prove Fatal.

Hope, Ark.-Miss Mary Dyke, who was fatally burned at her home in this city died last week It was an nounced at first that she could not re- eayer. She vas very popular and con nected with the most prominent fami- lies of Hope.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06
Secretary Would Exchange Bills.

Little Rock. = Secretary of state Earle w. Hodges is making arrange ments with all the secretaries of states where legislatures will meet this win ter to obtain the printed copies of bills passed by these legislatures. In re- turn for this service he will send 10 these states copies of the Arkansas bills passed by the legislature.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06
Methodist Conference.

Atkins, Ark.-The Arkansas annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. embracing the North west quarter of the state ef Arkansas, met in it's seyenty-serenth session in this city. Bishop Warren A. Candler of Atlanta, Ga, presided.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06
Building New Churches.

Imboden.-Plans are under way for the erection of two new church build ings at Deleplaine, a little town in this section. Active work will begin soon. The church will be built by the Christians and the Baptists.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06

Little Rock-The jury in the case or Pearl Caldwell, a young Mineral township farmer. charged with asault- ing Ethel Hensley. 15-year-old glrh returned a verdict of abuse and fixed the punishment at one year in the penitentiary.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06

Regular practicinc physicians recommend and prescribe OXiDINE for Malaria. be cause it is proven remedy by years of ex- perience. Keep a bottle in the medicine chest and administer at first sign of Chills and Fever. Adv
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06

A great majority of summer ills are due to Malaria in suppressed form. Las situde and headaches are but two svmp- toms. OAlDINE eradicates the Malaria germ and tones up the entire system. Adv.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06
Her Ideal.

What Is your idea of an ideal hus, band, Mrs Muchwed?"
 One who will begin paying you ali mony without waiting for the judge to name the amount"
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06
He Answered Truly.

Father-How is it that I find you kissing my daughter? Answer me. sir. How is it?
 Young Man-Fine, sir; fine ,~Satire.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06

Many man who would hesitate to make a wife of his cook will make a cook of his wife
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06
New Bank Chartered.

Little Rock. - The Farmers State Bank of Conway has been chartered h3 the state, with a capital stock of $5o,000.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06

If your appetite is not what it should be perhaps Malaria is developing It affects the whole system. OXIDlNE will clear away the germs. rid you of Malaria and generally improve your condition. Adv.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06
Gettinc Even.

Your first name is June is It, It. tie girl?"
 Yes. sir; only I don't spell it the way rost folks do.'
 How do you spell it2"
 "J-u-e-n.'
 Why is that, little girl?'
 Do you 'spose I'm goin to let the Macs got ahead of men when it comes to spellin names different"
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06

Be thrifty on little things like bluing. Don't accept water for bluing. Ask for Red Cross Ball Blue, the extra good value blue. Adv.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06

As general thing the kind of man who wears a watch on his wrist doesn't need all his pockets to carry his money in.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup for Children teething. softeus the gums, reduces infamma- tion aliays pain, cures wind collie 25c bottle Adv
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06

The one time man doesn't mind put ting his foot in 1t is when he steps into a fortune.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06

propsy cured. Swelling quickly reduced. shortness of Breath reliey ed in few hours Sa treatment free C0LLKa pRoPSY RkAEDY O.. ATLAsTA-. a. Adv.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06

It is difficult for a woman to enact the dual role of soul mate and help mate.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
 LII

Take the Old Standard GROVES PASTEL EsS CHILL TONIC. You know what you taking. The formula is plainly printed on every bottle. showing is simply Qulnine and Iron in tasteless form, and the most ereetual form. For grown people and children, 50 cents. AdV.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06

Especially where flirting is con cerned a little learning is dangerous thing.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06

Many a business man who claims he wants only fair profit must have in mind a church fair profit.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06

No man can stand in his own light without casting a shadow.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06

It seems the irony of fate that while the grass widow is in clover. the real widow should be in weeds.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06

ITCH Relieved in 30 Minutes. Woolford's Sanitary Lotion for all kinds of contagious itch. At Druggists. Adv.
The Forrest City times., 1912-12-06

Doctor Quack-I had a great many more patients last year than I have this. l wonder where they have all gone to?
 Mrs. Wrink-Well, all we can do, doctor, is to hope for the best.
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Capt. r. m. Larkin's Death.

In the issue of the Fredericksburg
(Va.) Free Lance for June 18th, copy
OF which is before us, extended mention
is made of the death OF Capt. L. M
Larkin, up to the time OF his death
resident and leading merchant OF that
place.
Capt. Larkin went to Baltimore to at
tend the Democratic National Conven-
vention, and came to his death there by
drowning in Chesapeake Bay while in
bathing. He was very fond of the water
and each morning took a plunge. II
happened that on this occasion ne was
alone in the water and no one was neal
enough to give assistance when ne was
rendered helpless, perhaps from cramps
or heart disease, as is believed by man!
! Of his friends.
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pENTON. LA. -. AUGUST 1, 1912.
Local .Happenin@s
The News of a Week in Paragraphs

Showers Monday and yesterday.
Mrs. Newt Ogden, jr., of Baton Rouge,
has returned to Benton after pleasant
visit with Mrs. w. E. McDade of Bluffs,
her cousin.
A meeting OF the Parish Executive
Committee was held here Monday. The
proceedings of the meeting are to be
found elsewhere in this issue.
A report to reach this Office Tuesday
was to the effect that Mr.. Newman Lar
kin of Shreveport, while hunting squir-
rels near Taylortown Monday accident
ally discharged his shotgun, shooting on
one of his little toes.
Mr.. Will Pilkinton, an employe in the
Shreveport postoffice, visited his parents
MIR. and Mrs. r. E. Pilkinton of Linton
the latter part of last week. He viii
visit for some days with other relatives
and friends in the parish before return
ing to the city.
- Mrs. W. E. Gulledge left Tuesday TO
Mooringsport, for short visit with he
son. DR.. r. H. Gulledge. She was ac
companied by her sister, Mrs. M. d
Galloway Of Longview, Texas, who i
now her guest. They will return t.
Benton Saturday.
A number OF residents of this plac
ard community and others from acros
the river are now camping at the brldg
out on Bodcau. 1t took the stream
long time to get down to the fishing
stage this season, but the sport should b
good from now until it's close, because
the continued high water.
Mr.. C. O. Gayle of this place, accom-
panied by Mrs. Gayle, their daughter
Miss Beth Gayle, Mr.. w. l. Gayle an
Mr.. J. A. Edwards, motored to Shreve
port Sunday to join eleven other owner
of Oakland cars in country e,
eursion trip to Mansfield, where a bl
out-of-doors feast was spread for al
The dinner was given as treat from tf
Oakland Motor Car Company and undo
the direction of Mr.. Leo Cunning I
Shreveport, the company's Representa-
tive in that city. The occasion is RI
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The Free Lance in giving a sketch of

The Free Lance in giving a sketch of
his life says in part:
"Capt. Larkin was one of the most
prominent and generally popular men in
this city. He was active in the business
life of the community, being member
of the wei-knoxsi firm of Larkin &
Rodgers, established some years ego,
was Vice Pr sideH. Df the Frctlcricks-
burg Business Mems Association and an
active member of that body. Ever since
reaching his majority he has taken an
active interest in polite, here ana had
for long time been n nj, OF the
City Democratic Executive Committee.
He was man Of genial personality, had
a host of friends, and will be sadly miss
ed in the fraternal life OF the commu-
nifty, with which he was prominently
identified, being a member OF the Elks,
Acorn Lodge I. O. 0. F., Junior Order,
P.O. S. A., Rappahannoek Tribe Of Red
Men and Royal Ar:anum. He was the
Past Exalted Ruler OF the Elks lodge
here.
"Capt. Larkin had long and honor
able military career and was looked upon
as one Of the leading military men of the
State. He entered the State service as
| far back as 1887 and at the time OF his
death was Captain Of Company l., First
Virginia Regiment. He served during
the Spanish American War as Quarter
master Seargent in Company K, Third
Virginia Regiment, and was one of the
most popular and efficient noncommis-
stoned officers in the regiment. He was
Past Commander of M. B. Rowe Camp,
Spanish American War Veterans, of
this city.
"He is survived by his wife and five
children-Mr. John B. Larkin, jr., and
Misses Susie, Thelma, Elizabeth and
Ruth Larkin-all being at the home
here; his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John B.
Larkin; two brothers, Messrs. w. B. and
]. A. Larkin of this city, and five sisters,
Mrs. J. J. Garner of this city. Mrs.W. E.
Latham Of alexandria, Mrs. William De-
shazo of Richmond, Mrs Ralph HOOD Of
Muirkirk, Md, and Miss Lula Larkin Of
Washington"
Capt. Larkin was also nephew OF Mr..
T. P. Larkin of the Hughes Spur COM
munity and Mr.. J. A. Larkin Of Benton,
and is survived by other relatives resid-
ing in this State and Arkansas.
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B0lin9er.

Thursday, August IA nice shower
yesterday morning, but not enough to do
much good.
Sam Goodwin is hauling lumber from
his mill northeast of this place.
Miss Hazel Cline of Shreveport is
spending few days Of this week here
with her little friends.
The shipment OF peaches has been dis
continued because of market conditions.
A great deal of fine fruit is going to
waste.
J. B. Burton's tie camps are now To-
Gated near Arkana and a great many ties
are being made and delivered on the
rightofway.
Several from this place attended the
barbecue given at Bradley, Ark, yes
terday. A good crowd was in attendance
and very nice dinner served.
How many Bossier Parish citizens are
preparing something for the coming
fair? Begin now, if you have not
already done so. We want to see the
largest agricultural exhibit this fall that
we have ever had, and we must have it
if we hold our place with the several ex-
hibitors at the State Fair. No doubt
there will be more parish exhibits this
fall and better ones than ever before
Through the united efforts OF our people
we can win. Will you help? Get up a
least one good article. If everybody vii
do this we will have good exhibit.
S. H. Bolinger & Company have pur'
chased the Antrim Lumber Company
log cars and had them delivered thi
week. They also received this morning
their new locomotive and caboose iron
the "Cotton Belt" Company. MS.
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Executive Committee Proceedings.

Executive Committee Proceedings.
The Democratic Executive Committee
of the Parish of Bossier met in Benton
this day, July 20, 1912, with the following
members present at roll call in person or
by proxy, to-wit: A. Curtis (by R. B.
Hill, proxy H. L. Boggs (by R. B. Hill,
proxy Loye McDade (by R. 3. Hill,
proxy w. w. Lay (by R. b. Hill,
proxy H. N. Carlton (by R. B. Hill,
proxy l. F. Elder, ]. L. Ford, j. B.
J. B. Johnston, T. P. Garrett and c. O.
Gayle.
Mr.. I. F. Elder Was unanimously elect
ed chairman pro TEN.
The chair then stated the object of the
meeting to be to order an election, ETC.,
for the purpose OF nominating members
of the School Board for the Parish of
Bossier, and one member of the Police
Jury to represent the sixth ward, vice
Mr.. Elston, resigned.
On motion and second, duly carried,
the following resolution was unanimous
ly adopted:
i Be it resolved that Democratic Pri-
mary Election is ordered held through
out the Parish of Bossier on the third
day of September, 1912, at the regular
polling places as now established by law
and in accordance with the laws OF the
State of Louisiana governing primary
elections, for the purpose Of nominating
one member of the Board of School Di-
1ectors from each ward Of the Parish O.
Bossier and one member of the Police
Jury from the sixth ward of the Parish
5 of Bossier to succeed Mr.. ]. w. Elston
resigned.
That all candidates will be required tt
: file their application to become candi
date with the Secretary, R. B. Hill, be
fore 6 pm. on August the 9th, 1912
q which application must be accompanies
by deposit of $3.50.
That all applications sent by mail shal
:. be addressed to r. B. Hill, Secretar
of Democratic Executive Committee
Benton, La, but if sent in by mail tn
sending, delivery, etc, shall be entirel
: at the risk of the candidate SO sending
u That the Secretary will, on the 10t
' day of August, declare the nominee
and make public notice of same, as we
as make public notice of all candidate
, properly filed, if there be no opposition
:, in which event he is to call the commit
:, tee together, if he has sufficient time
;. which to do so, say three days.
IF. ELDER, Chairman pro tenn.
" R. B. HILL, Secretary.
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canning factory, which undoubtedly
would have saved the situation, was adj
vocated in this column. There are now
thousands of bushels OF fine fruit rotting
on the trees. There is said to be move
on foot to establish such a plant here,
but the season will be practically at an
end before anything can be done in this
direction.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Childers Of Hughes
Spur were here Monday visiting old
friends.
Mr.. L. M. Wade of Alexandria, one Of
the candidates for Railroad Commits
sioner, is a visitor here to-day.
Miss Grace Christian of Shreveport
and Miss Sadie Armstead of Coushatta
are guests of Misses Mozelle and Stella
Boggs.
One of the twin daughters of Rev. and
Mrs. F. L. Banks = little Mary Ella
has been quite sick, but is now much
better.
Master w. B. Jones of Paducah, Texas,
is here spending a month with his
grandfather, Hon. w. B. Boggs and
friends.
Miss Aileen Sibley is reported to be
considerably improved, which will be
good news to the many friends Of this
popular young lady.
Our Methodist friends will begin theil
protracted meeting here on the Wednes-
day night before the fourth Sunday O
August. Rev. r. w. Tucker, Presiding
Elder, will join Rev. T. J. Embree 9TH
resident Methodist minister) on the Fri
day night following and remain until tn
close of the meeting, it is hoped.
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A Family Reunion.

An event worthy of note was the FAM
ily reunion celebrated by Mrs. Julia A.
Zachary at her home on Thursday, July
18th. at which time all her children and
grandchildren forgot the cares OF the
great outer world and came back to the
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R. B. HILL, Secretary.

Mr.. w. S. Gunsalus, farmer living
near Fleming, Pa, says he has used
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhea Remedy in his family for four
teen years, and that he has found it to
be an excellent remedy, and takes pleas
ure in recommending it. For sale by
all dealers.
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81 was cured OF diarrh9a by one dose
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhea Remedy" writes M. E. Geb-
heart OF Oriole, Pa. There is nothing
better. For sale by all dealers.
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Plain Dealing.

Wednesday, July H.-During the past
week the weather has been excessively
hot, thermometers having frequently
registered 100 in the shade, and the heat
seeming to scorch vegetation OF all
kinds, but at about five o'clock this
morning a nice, cooling shower fell,
greatly benefitting all crops. The sky
is still overcast, and we will perhaps
have more rain, which would still further
benefit the crops.
Master Will Many is visiting his sis
ter, Mrs. j. H. Wheeler of Vivian.
The barbecue at Bradley, Ark, to-
day is being attended by several from
this place.
Miss Mary K. Bixler entertained
number of her little friends last night
at party given to them.
Miss Belle Johnston of Shreveport re-
turned home this morning after spend.
ing week here pleasantly as a guest o.
Mrs. J. M. Henderson. Many social at
tentions were paid her.
Our peach growers have about aban
doned the idea of making further ship
ments of that fruit in car load lots. The.
find that it is an unequal combat. The,
shipped as fine lot of peaches as per
haps could be grown in any fruit coun
try and after expenses were all paid the
find they have not received even Ia
borer's pay for giving their fruit a'0ay
This shows that there is somethin
wrong somewhere, and your CORES
pendent is promised the full hgure'
which will show where it all went an
which should make interesting reading
The Banners readers will no doul
, remember that the establishment OF
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Wanted

Experienced man to take charge OF gin
plant for the coming season. Must be
sober. Good wages and accommoda-
tons. Apply to w. H. & c. B. Hodges,
Elm Grove, La. 3l-tf