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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29
FAIRFIELD
ESPECIAL to The Farmer.)


Fairfield, Oct. 29.-The old wooden
bridge which spans the Rooster river
gave way late yesterday afternoon af-
ter a heavy team went over 1T. The
recent rains had washed some of the
bridge away, but it was thought that
the bridge would stand until it could
be repaired When the bridge went
fed and danger signals were placed
about it. The old roadway will be in
use until a new bridge can be built.
Miss Anna Bennitt, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James Bennftt of this place,
was united in marriage to Joseph
Plunkett of Bridgeport, by Rev. Father
Blake at St. Thomas church yester-
day morning at 8 o'clock. Miss Grace
P1unkett, a sister of the groom, at
tended the bride while Bartholomew
Bennitt, a, brother of the bride, acted
as best man. After the ceremony a
wedding breakfast was served at the
home of the brides parents on Pine
Creek road after which the happy
couple left for a honeymoon to be spent
in New York state. Mr.. Plunkett is
well known in Bridgeport where he
holds a position with the Connecticut
company.
The Board of Selectmen held a meet
ing at the town hall yesterday after
noon. No business of any Importance
was carried out
Mr.. and Mrs James Lund of Bridge
port are spending a few days with
friends in town.
Miss May Mccormack of Broad
street is confined to her home by ill
ness.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Burns of Nor
walk were recent visitors in town.
Mrs. Harry Day of Hartford is
spending a few days in this place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29
WESTPORT
(sneciaI to The Farner.l

Il -
Westport, Oct. 29-The work of re-
pairing the State street bridge which
was to have been started several
weeks ago will begin some time this
week. A number of coal barges which
have been up the river for some time
will be towed out before the work can
be started. After the barges are tow
ed out the bridge will be closed to
traffic. The work of repairing the
bridge will then be started. 1t is ex-
peoted that the repairs will hold the
bridge together until a new bridge
dents Of the town will be glad when
they can cross the bridge and not
think they are to go out with the tide.
The Boys club will hold a meetin g
at the home of Rev. M. E. Moe on
State street, Friday evening. It is ex-
pected that every m EN- Der will turn
out at this meeting.
A barn dance will be held this even
ing at Chester Mills in Greens Farms
A large number from this place will
make the trip in a large auto b1s.
A meeting of the Current Events
club will be held at the home of Miss
Agnes L. Mitchell on Wright street,
Thursday evening.
A son arrived at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Stone on Main street,
Friday evening. Both mother and son
are doing nicely.
The Highland Water company of
Greens Farms is having their spring
and pumping station house in for the
winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter c. Crossman
of this place have returned to their
home after spending six months in
Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mr..
Crossman has purchased farm in
Virginia where they Will make their
home this winter.
The Thompson family have has oc-
cupied the Wakernan cottage in
Greens Farms for the past six months
the winter.
Main street have purchased a large
where they will erect a cottage Mr..
and Mrs. Lee will spend their sum
mers at their new home.
Miss Louise Lord of New York city
is visiting at the home of the Misses
Thomas on Compo street
Postmaster Harris returned to his
home in the place after spending the
past few days at the Postmasters con-
vention held in Washington, D. O.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wagner are
spending a few days with friends in
Bridgeport.
Miss Ida Langdon of Darien has re-
turned to her home in that town after
spending the past week as the guest
Of Miss Darrow.
Rev. and Mrs. L. L Barber of Dan
ieIson have returned to their home
after being the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. J. Taylor of Greens Farms for the
past week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29
TRUMBULL

Miss Marion Evelyn Starks Of Bos-
ton will give a reading in the Con-
gregationa1 church, Thursday evening,
Nov. s. Miss Starks is a graduate of
Leland Powers school of Boston and
Mr.. Powers heartily endorses her work
as reader.
Miss Cora Beach is among those in
vited to attend the meeting of the Con-
neeticut society of the q. S. d. of 1872
at the home of Mrs. George F. Lins4ey,
Hartford, on October %.
Mrs. Jennie Bowker and the Misses
Fannie and Lulu Bowker were over
Sunday guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs U. S. Sands, Bridgeport
The regular weekly teachers meet
ing will be held on Thursday evening
at the parsonage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29
E. OF L. PROTEST
AGAINST TROOPS
IN COAL FIELDS

Denver, Oct. 29-The first OF the
state troops ordered into the strike
zone of the southern Colorado coal
lEeId by Gov. Ammons arrived on the
scene early today. Before nightfan,
I 1T is expected, the entire National
Guard OF Colorado, consisting of more
than 1,o00 men, wf11 be in camp near
Trinidad, ready to preserve order
around the mines.
President John AEcLennan of the
State Federation of Labor has issued
a call for a mass meeting to protest
against the presence of the militia, de-
claring all violence there was due to
imported mine guards.
Early this morning wires between
Trinidad and the mining camps were
tapped by. strikers, who answered all.
telegraph and telephone calls. 1t WAS
r-umored in Trinidad that Hastings
had been captured by the strikers, but
the report could not be verified
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29
AGED WOMAN DIES
ON HUSBANDS GRAVE

Pittsburgh, Oct. 29-Mrs Ann Price
wilkins, aged 20, was found dead yes
terday ON the grave of her husband
Samuel Wilkins, in Charter cemetery
in Carnegie, a suburb. An empty vial,
which had contained poison was
found nearby. The husband died Ii
years ago and it had been Mrs. Will
kfns' practice to make a daily visit to
his grave. A daughter died two years
ago and since then she had been des-
pendent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29
ELLIOT w. PECK ELECTED.

After a full day Of business, speech
making and general exchange of notes
and suggestions the Fairfield Sunday
School association closed it's second
annual convention in the South Con-
gregationaI church last night. The Of
fcers elected for another year were:
President, Elliot w, Peck; vdce-presi-
dent, w. e. Willis; corresponding sec
rotary, Mrs. Dora Breyer; treasurer,
r. A. Bailey; president of elementary
department, Mrs Isaac Knott.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29

Boston, Oct 2S-David L Walsh is
the Democratic candidate for governor
of Massachusetts,. He is opposed by
Bird, Progr essive; Gardner, Republi-
can, and Foss, independent. Walsh is
lieutenant governor. He styles him
self a progressive Democrat
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29

A piece of beeswax tied up in a rag
to rub quickly over the bottom of a
hot fIatiron will keep it smooth.
A soft rag dipped in lemon juice and
then dipped in silver whiting will be
found. excellent for cleaning piano
keys.
Cover your pillows with a basted-on
pillow case of old muslin, which will
protect the ticking from head stains.
Do not put milk into art glass tum-
blers. Milk clouds the glass SO that
it's original brilliancy cannot be re-
stored.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29

VIII G. Richmond. a resident of
Inglewood, Cal, will answer any in
quiries about Fro1ey's Honey and Tar
Compound. He says further t'FoIey's
Honey and Tar Compound has greatly
benefited me for bronchial trouble
and cough, after I used other rene
dies that failed. It is more like a
food than a medicine Do not ac-
cept a substitute. HindIe's Drug Store
ADV
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29

The government chrysanthemum
show no doubt serves many useful
purposes. nj this time when the flor
lists bin is considered one of the basic
necessities of life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29

Quite a number of high school girls
beside Misses Hurley and Collins of
the faculty are on the committee ar
ranging for the whist to be given by
the Children of Mary of Sacred Heart
church this evening at Colonial hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29
mMANEAsY. BEST H

C1HGANEASYs BEST HAND SOAR
Guaranteed not to 1nJure the skim
Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust,
Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt For the
hand or clothing. Large can 10 centa.
Manufactured by VIM. r. WinnD 24&
Stra&ford avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29

A meeting of the A. A. was held this
noon in the Assembly hall. The mat
ter of continuing the football season
was brought up and discussed. The
election of a female Representative to
the executive board was carried
through.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29

The fellows in the West End CLAIM
that 'Ted'' Rickard, TT, is a prom
Using candidate for the tennis team.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29
B. H. S. NOTES.

The school was emptied in one min
ute and twenty-five seconds at the
fire drill Monday morning. The after
noon scholars can get out in fifty
seven seconds but there are not as
many pupils attending in the after
noon as there are in the morning.
Mr.. Simonds gave a short talk yes
terday at chapel in which he impress
ed upon the pupils the need of brac-
ing up in their school work.
A meeting sof the Debating Society
was held yesterday noon in Room 16.
The track and football teams held
practice yesterday afternoon at Sea-
side park.
Stewart Swain, ex-'16, has severed
his connection with the sporting goods
department of Howland's.
The football team Of the Freshman
class has arranged a game with the
second team of the West Haven High
School for November 8 at Bridge
port.
Dwight MaI1ette, 'o2, was recently
married to Miss Vivian Allen of Blu
ofrd, Ca, at the home of her par
ents.
Miss Loretta Morr4ssey, ex-A12, Wis
tied at the home of her parents on
Golden Hill street over Sunday.
The fellows in the West End claim
that Ted" Richard, TT, is prom
Using candidate for the tennis team.
A meeting of the A A. was held this
noon in the Assembly hall. The mat
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29

Miss Leretta Morr4ssey. ex-'12. Wis
tied at the home of her parents or
Golden Hill street over Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29

Dwight MaI1ette, 'o2, was recentl.
married to Miss Vivian Allen of Blu
ofrd, Ga, at the home of her par
entS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29

Stewart Swain, ex-'15, has Severet
his connection with the sporting goods
department of Howland@s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29

A meeting sof the Debating Societ
was held yesterday noon in Room 16.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29

Mr.. Simonds gave a short talk yes
terday at chapel in which he impress
ed upon the pupils the need of brac-
ing up in their school work
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-29

The track and football teams held
practice yesterday afternoon at Sea-
side park.
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Organize Ladies Auxiliary,

Pine Bluff Lodge, No. :3O5, Brother hood of Railway Trainmen has com- pleted arrangements for the organiza- ton of a Ladies' Auxiliary to the To- cal lodge.
 This organization has secured Red Mems hall at Sixth avenu and Main street, for Monday afternoon and night for the initial organization Tuesday afternoon, members of the Ladies' Auxiliaries to the Little Rock and Argenta lodges will attend in a body and assist in the installation of the officers elected Monday. They will also exemplify the iniatory and degree work of the local, order.
 Tuesday night, the members of Lodge No. 305 will serve refreshments to the visiting ladies and the newly organized members here. All railway trainmen are cordially invited and urfed to attend.
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will arrive today for visit with Mrs A. w. Mills. Mrs. H. A. Mccoy>rstufned yesterday after visit with Mrs>J, P. Runyan of Little Rock.
 J. w. Carlisle, well known in surance man of Little Rock, was in the city yesterday.
 Mrs. c. M. Ferguson And Mrs. Arie Ferguson Nash will leavtsEuesday for a visit in Hot Springs.
 Mrs. Simon tWhitstone and daughter left yesterday for Little Rock where they will make their future home.
 Mrs. Bettie Cruthirds, who has been visiting her brother w. z. Tan kersley, leaves today for Memphis.
 Mrs. L. P. Garner and children have returned from a visit with Mrs. Gamers mother at Dyersburg, Tenn.
 George Mannings and D. Niven left yesterday afternoon for Washington where they will attend the inaugura- tion.
 After a vacation Sspent in Hot Springs, Miss GraceStrowbridge has returned to her positioS>ip Sixth Ave nue School.
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|lss Murphy HOn0red.

K Cmp mplimenting Miss Celia Murphy,
 1ambodlt, Tenn, Mrs. w. T. Sea- sellentertained a large number of ne local young ladies at bridge yes (srday afternoon at her home. No. |209 West Second avenue. The home was beautifully decorated |lolets being in profusion all over the hterior of the building. Delightful kfreshments were served bringing to Ecl0se a most enjoyable afternoon. |sMiSs Mary Kate Riley was the for hnate winner of the prize, a hand |Qn1e hand painted late. and the hon. Tree, Miss Murphy, was awarded a Ike Particle as souvenir of the oc- |asi0n.
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Ranqnets Employees.

A banquet which will be long re- membered for it's uniqueness was that given last night at the home of Mrs. c. M Ferguson, No. 906 West Fourth avenue, in honor of the employees of the c. M. Ferguson and Son Con- pany. Hinton Ferguson was the toastmaster and presided with the ease anl grace of a Chesterfield. Many encouraging talks were made along business lines and buiness topics were discussed fo ra short time and then the meeting was turned into a social event. The banquet was an enjoyable one but no less enjoyable were the talks made. Those present were Cleve Ragan, Fred Schneider, J. J. w. Smith, Harry Reynolds, Jack Owen, Robert Vance, MT Mutt, Hinton Fer guson and Miss Eunice Winters.
 Mrs. Ferguson was assisted by Mrs. Arie Ferguson Nash and Fannie Bur- nett. The house guests were Mrs. M. E. Smart Mrs. Lutie Montgomery and children, Miss Catherine and Master Tayette.
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SlGO REWARD, $1OO.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Ca tar1h being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal ly, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitu- tion and assisting nature in doing it's work. The proprietors have so much faith in it's curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo o.
 Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for con- stipation.
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Birthday Party.

Louis and Nancy Baldwin celebrat- ed their tenth birthday yesterday af- ternoon by entertaining about 20 of their little friends with birthday mother, Mrs J. c. hammond, No. 1t01 Laurel street The tiny tots indulged in childish games until late in the af- ternoon. In the meantime their pie lures were taken by local photo granher Refreshments were served and the home was elegantly decorated.
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fly party which left here yesterday af- ternoon for Washington to attend the inauguration. They will be met in Washington by Mrs. Charles Bloom spending a few days in Washington the party will go to New York to spend several weeks. Mrs. Hanf, John E. Bloom. Frank E. Bloom, Misses Hannye Hanf. Clarie Grause tChicago) and Bess Goldman GNew York) com- posed this happy party.
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AT THE HOTELS
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AT THE JEFFERSON-The B. Milkey, Eunice; c. H. Haring, Chica- go; D. B. Johnson, Dallas; J. Ernest Maury, Salem; L. A. Hotchkiss, Chi cago; John A. Brantley, Memphis J. F. Burroughs and sister, Millvile; Charles Brecht, Fort Smith; M. G. Bardwell, St. Louis; E. A. Bleck, Memphis; Adloth Kalynski, Memphis ;; A. J. Kinzel,' Chicago; S. w. Wid- men, Chicago; J. N. Mossett Bowl ing Green; c. H. Wright. Memphis; ; H. Overbaugh, Philadelphia; George M. West, St. Louis and J. Derzback, Chicago.
 AT THE ARLINGTON-J. s. Rags dale and wife, Hensley; w. T. Jack son, Chicago; w. M Wimmay, De- troit; and R. B. Farris, H. H. Adams B. F. Cole. Cotton Belt Route.
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: WEATHER REPORT !
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FOR ARKANSAS. Tonight fair; colder in east portion. Sunday fair.
 WEATHER CONDITIONS.
 Low pressure areas appear over New Mexico, Minnesota and the Ohio valley. The pressure is high in the northwest and in the west Gulf and Pacific states. Rain or snow has oc- cured in the Gulf and south Allan tic states, the central valleys, the Lake region, and the northwest. The temperature is 16 degrees below ze- TO in North Dakota. below freezing in northeastern Texas and 40 degrees to "A degrees in the east Gulf states. Unsettled weather is indicated for this vicinity tonight and Sunday, with somewhat lower temperature to-
 RIVER FORECAST.
 The Arkansas and the White will not change much.
 H. F. ALCIATORE, D Section Director.
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Miss Foster Hostess

Miss Edith Poster entertained yes terday afternoon at her home with a delightful card party. Five Hundred was the game played and Miss Wilson captured the prize, a pair of silk hose. Delicious refreshments were served to the 23 players present and a most en- joyable afternoon was passed. The home was beautifully decorated for the occasion.
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IF Little Miss Graham.

of her little neice, little
 HssG Genevieve Graham, Mrs. E. o. &HKenzie gave a birthday party yes Br5llV afternoon which was attended |ys Ss3Arge number of the little friends |fS(h& tiny hostess Little Miss Gra- Ekas ii years of age yesterday |nl1 celebrated it in a most fit [nG8Manner Many games were IlSXe8 and refreshments were served, |Xes yonn gsters enjoying themselves to lesflillest etent.
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bring Bazaar.

The spring bazaar of the Young
 adies Club of the First Methodist |lurch will be held Friday afternoon ythe residence of Mrs Tracy Mills. |fany beautiful articles have been pre- Eared and will be sold. It is expected |tatyuuite a neat sum will be received |s agresult of the bazaar and all of the Members of the club have contribut- to it.
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PERSONALS *. + < + + < + + ! + + <

A. J. Stewart wentAto Tillar yester- day on business.
 Harry Jones, of Little Rock, was in the city yesterday.
 Judge James Gould was business visitor at Grady yesterday,
 Luen Saunders, of Little Rock, was in the city yesterday the guest of friends.
 Mrs. Bettie Salter, of Little Rock,
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Ladies Aid Society,

The regular monthly social meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the s. C.. Alexander Memorial church will be held Tuesday afternoon at the resi- dence of Mrs. w. l.. Toney on Olive street. All members are urged to at tend.
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'WthOrne Book Club.

drs.1J. M. Elliott will entertain the
 wthorne Book Club at her home.
 dnesday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. U full attendance is requested as G ny important subjects will be dis ssed at this meeting.
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Degree of Honor.

The Degree of Honor, Lentz Lodge parlors of the Red Mems hall at Sixth avenue and Main street. All mem- bers are urged to be present as the meeting will be one of importance.
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Missionary Society.

The regular meeting of the Mission ary society of the First Methods church will be held at the church Monday afternoon.
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6ung Ladies Club.

The Young Ladies Club of the First Athodist church will be entertained the Misses Dewoody, Saturday af- Tnoon at 2:3O March s, at the home
 the young ladies. All members Fses urged to be in attendance.
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 &fes Aid Society.

The, Ladies Aid Society of the First Lfesbyterian church will meet at the Liurch Monday afternoon at o'clock
 full attendance of the members is Fssired as this is the time for the
 ection of officers.
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N Beautiful Club.

An Important meeting of the City sautifll Club will be held Tuesday prning at the Hotel Jefferson. Sev- al Important matters will come up fibre the meeting,
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Cecilia's Guild.

|SThe regular meeting of St. Cecilia's Hf1d will be held at the residence of Frs. E. A. Peck. 6Of West Second aye
 le, at o'clock Tuesday afternoon. good attendance is requested.
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inity Church Association.

The Trinity Church Association will set with Mrs. w. T. Smith No. 9l2
 est Fourth avenue, Monday after Con at 3 o'clock.
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dies Temple Society. The Ladies Temple Society will bet Monday afternoon at o'clock the Temple. A full attendance is quested.
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Hospital Association.

IHVSI1ICuI ASSOC1UCIOHe
 The Ladies' Benevolent and Hospital Association will meet Tuesday after noon with Dr. l.. G. Higinbotham, at the parlors, Sixth avenue and Ches- nut street.
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Extremes.
 She-What an awfully tall man Lord Lofty is! He-They say he's painful ly short. ..,A.s
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-J. c. King, practical engineer. Pump and gasoline engines repaired and Oyerhauled. Phone 944. No. 1O0O Main street. 2-15 i'm
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SOCIETY

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FE INVITE
 you to visit our banking house, heets our officers, and familiarize ourself with our methods of doing usiness. Inspect our vaults, and hove all, feel free and easy W ith us. $YOur interest and ours are mutual. ld between us we can build up our lW and state.
 S Fe pay interest on time deposits.
 Capital $S0O,OOO.OO
 Surplus e1OO,OOO.Oo
 IE CITIZENS BANK of Pine Blud, Ark.
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Service. The height of virtue is to serve
 mankind. d.-Grainger.
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faS ,TemnIe Society.

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