The Forrest City times., 1914-01-23

Daughters of the Confederacy at Cam den observed Lee and Jackson day with public exercises at which crosses or honor were bestowed upon many Confederate veterans, their widows and descendants
 George Crouch. l6-year-old son of Jud Crouch, who lives near Benton, was accidentally killed while hunting after he had been forbidden by his father from going on a hunting trip A Young Mems Christian Associa- tton has been organized at Morrilton and plans are being made for the erec- tion of a building upon site donated by c. C. Burrow.
 While K. Murray of Philadelphia. a candidate for county treasurer, was in the country in the interest of his can didacy, his home was destroyed by fire The members of the family had a mar row escape from death, none of them being awakened until the house was in flames
 Suit for s60,000 damages has been brought by Mrs Allie Young and her threeyearold daughter against the | Cotton Belt railroad for the death O; the formers husband, a fireman, who was killed in head-on collision near Stephens october last C.
 M NJ. Whitney of Fitzburg. Col, a Federal veteran, arrived at Calico Rock, searching for the old Wolf Fer ry, where he took part in skirmish 52 years ago. He started on an over land trip. travelling as nearly as possi- ble the same route he followed during the war.
 A marriage license was issued at Batesyille to j. E. Porter and Mrs. Ida Bell Porter The couple were divorced last December, while Porter was serv- ing a term in prison at Atlanta. There are nine candidates foi sher- if of Randolph county already in the field and others are expected to an nounce for the office.
 Jesse Maggard, aged r. lost the sight of one eye as a result of a fight with Albert Trotter. also aged IT, at country church eight miles south of Harrison. A blow from his adversary burst Magsard's eyeball.
 At a meeting in Marianna, attended by farmers and business men. the Lee County Fair and Agricultural AssOcia- tion was organized, with former Sena- tor James T. Robertson as temporary chairman and PR Turner as tenn pOrary secretary.
 Gladys Aycock, threeyear-o l daugh- ter of Jake Aycock. a farnse, living near Warren. was burned to death when her clothing was ignited by matches with which she was playing.
 The extension department of the dis trict agricultural college at Monticel- To has announced that institutes for farmers will re conducted al Hermit age, Bradley county January 24, and at Ebcne2er, Bradley county, January 3l
 Plans are being made by the James ! II Berry chapter, United Daughters of the Confedoracy. of Bentonville. for the uryeIing Of a memorial tablet in honor Of former senator James H. Berry, for whom the chapter was nam ed. The ceremony probably will take place January 30, the first anniversary of the death of senator Berry.
 Prizes asereeating more than $100 have Teen offered by the merchants of Paracould to winners in the Boys i Corn clurs next fall, through the eff forts of rom Bentley, recently named as farm demonstrator for Greene county.
 The Boc9c County Fair Association has teeu organized with J. R. Newman as president and plans are being made fer the holding of the first annual county fair next fall.
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 Fire was dis7crered in the basement Of tbe lieh school building at Morrill, ion Hhile school was in session but under. he direction of tho teachers. the rcoms wore empHed without dis ordeY and tho fire was extinguished with slight loss.
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 All the candidates for office in Mill CT county, even those running for justice of the peace and constable are making good roads the lealng is sue Of their campaigns and p!cdging their surpcrt toward the building Of a good roads system.
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 Ray Chase, a fur buyer left Noun tain View fer st. Louis with a ship acut of 1,7c0 choice pisces of fur ra.