The Forrest City times. [volume], November 03, 1899, Image 2

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.ANDVOIGT &VADAKIN.
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• .1 DAY AFTERNOON. NOV. it IR!h>.
Negro Killed.
John Adams, b negro restaurant-keeper,
it (Jaynes, was killed in this city Sunday
:i glit while resisting aiinst.
Adams came t*> tow n in a buggy and
driving to Stevens'livery stable, borrowed
si hitch rein and tied his mule, lie pro
-.•eded tu get drunk. At *::50 lie returned
Hod unhitched his animal but failed to re
turn the hitch-rein.
Mr. Stevens sent his negro porter to
\dams to demand the rein, hut Adams in
r "bullying” way refused tlie porter, and
to empliasir.e his refusal pulled a pistol.
Mr. Stevens and Mr. Webb went to the
rescue. The negro dared them to make
an effort to get the hitch-rein. The men
were unarmed and deemed it best to get
Night Marshal itainbolt. White they
were away Adams started oil. Itainbolt
—ion overtook him and made an etfort to
stop him, not thinking Adams would re
sist.
1 lie obber did not know his man. for
‘lie negro again pulled a pistol. "i Ids time
he tired. Kainbolt returned tlie fire and
soon a duel was on. A crowd was at
traded and friends went to tiie officer1!
rescue. Ten or twelve pistol Nliots from
the crowd rang out and Adams fell deaf',
a pistol hall Iroin a 44 calibre revolvei
piercing his head.
The coroner was summoned and a ver
diet was relumed as follow*:
"We. t.,e jury, find tiiat deceased, John
Adams, came to his death from a build
wound, seme having been inflicted by
some person unknown, while Adams was
resisting arrest.1*"1' V
Dlscovereu Dy a .Woman.
Another great discovery has been wade,
and that too, by a lady in this country
Disease fastened its clutches upon hei
mid for seven years she withstood its se
verest tests, but her vital organs were tin
■ leimined and death seemed imminent.
Tin three months she coughed incessant!.'
and could not sleep. She dually disoov
• red n way to recovery, by purchasing o:
us a brittle of Dr. King’s New Discover.'
for Consumption, and was so much re
lieved on taking first dose, that she s!.-pi
nil night ; and with two bottles, lias beei
absolutely Cured. Her name is Mis.
i.ntber Lut:\ ” Thus writes VV. C.
ilamiuck A Co . of Shelby, V C. Trial
tint ties free. Regular sk'.e 50c1. and $1.
Every bottle guaranteed. J. LI. Duna
.ant A Co.
Obituary.
On Tuesday evening as the clock point
ed to the hour of one, “the Reaper Death'
Mole into the home of William Darns ami
claimed from him Ills best friend—mother
She bad lived a devout Christian woman.
,Slie called her sou and wife to the bed
and said: “1 am not afraid to die.” Hei
loved oneB know she Can not come h
them; but, oh! what nconsolation itshouh
tie to them to know if they do theii
Master’s will, as she did, they can go t<
Ter. The writer was there dutin" liei
'ast illness. Mrs. Martha Ethel age wn
bom June 10, 1834; died Oct. if, 1899.
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Used by British “’Metiers m Africa
Capt. C. (i. iTennisiiu is well known al
over Africa sis commander of the force:
that captured the famous rebel (lalishe
Under date of Nov. 4, 1897, from Vr>
burg. Decliuaiinland. lie writes’ *' Defori
starting on the last campaign 1 bought ;
inaiitity ot Chambi-1 Iain's Colio, Choleri
and Diarrhoea Remedy, which 1 usei
myself when troubled with bowel com
plaint, and had given to my men. and ii
every case it proved most beneficial.
Webb A handers. t ,
CALDWELL TIMES.
i lie most nr our farmers seem to be ii
better circumstances titan usual, as tin
tisc in cotton lias given them some moue;
or enabled them to unload debts that they
have been dairying for some time, am
almost ail ot them will have some hog am
hominy for the winter
Timbennen are putting on quite a lu
ot Imlts, ties and lumber at this poin
now.
Health is very much improved.
"We learned that Miss Mary Lancastt
lias contracted lur the winter school n
Hus place.
M. Howland is yet Indisposed. 1
Seems that his improvement is very slow
We learned that a certain individna
took exceptions to a y art of the Caldwel
lime- last week. \Ve arc very sorry in
deed that such is the ess,-, as we dui in
w ish to offend or wound the teelings r
character of any one. and we hope tin
Hus explanation will suffice to satisfy tin
offended brother.
Miss Cora James was in Caldwell las
wick visiting friends-,
A. H. Caldwell resigned his pnsitioi
with the laid well j’ercastile Co. an
went to Memphis Inst Tuesday night t
enter the medical school at that place
We wisli him much success.
II. W. Terry, ot Salisaxv, I T , was vi
Iting ,1 friends at Caldwell Monday
T lie w lows may keep a sharp lookout,a
C W. Si, i*s lias just purcliased a new
buggy.
Chamberlain s Pain Balm Cure.
Others. Why Not You?
My wife lias been using Chamberlain'
1‘ain Balm, with good results, forty lam
shoulder that lias pained her continual!
lor nine years. We have tried all kind
si medicines and doctors without receix
ing any benefit from any of them. Ot
day we saxv an advertisement of this me
icine and thought of trying it, which w
did with the best of satisfaction. SI
has used on I y one bottle and her should)
js almost w*H.—Adolph L. Milieu, Man
Chester, X. U. Webb & Saudeii.
Rogers—McVeigh Nuptials.
La-T Tuesday evening Miss FIor**ncr
Rogers anil Hugh Rogers McVeigh
were quietly married at the home ol
the bride, on (inslee street. It was a
simple home wedding, absolutely de
void of strict ceremonial features, ami
was witnessed only by a few close re!
stives and friends. The Rev. I)r. A
U. Hoone performed the ceiemony. The
bride is a young lady of striking indi
viduality, strong force of character and
splendid intellectual endowments.
Hugh R. McVeigh, ttie secretary of the
St. Francis Levee Rostd. is held in
high esteem as a man of the most
rugged integrity and of splendid bus
iness qualifications. They will be at
home at 2d Lunar 1 oulevard aftei
Nov 1 —Com. Appeal.
J iik Times, in conjunction with bis
numerous triends in Forrest City, ex
tends congratulations.
Giorltfus Nows
Conti'S from I)r. D. It. Csrgile. of Wa-li
its. 1 T. He writes : “ Four bottles of
Electric Hitters hascuted Mrs. Hrewerof
scrofula, which had caused tier great suf
fering for years. Terrible sores would
Ureak otit on tier head and face, and the
best doctors could give her no help; but
her cure is complete and her health is ex
cellent. ” This shows what thousands
have proved.—that Electric Hitters is the
best blood purifier known. It's the su
preme remedy for eczema, tetter, salt
rliP\nu, ulcer , boils and running sores.
It stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels,
expels poisons, helps digestion builds up
the strength. Only SO cents. Guaran
teed. .!■ It. Dunavant iVr Co.
Reduced To Four Dollars.
The Woodmen of the World held an
interesting meeting last night and
transacted some important business.
By a special dispensation recently is
sued tiy I’lovincial Head Consul .(no
I! Frost, the admittance lee for tire
month of Xovmiber has been reduced
to four dollars and one advance assess
ment. Tins is the golden opportunity
to be installed into the best fraternal
order in the land, and the local camp
•» sanguine ol a great influx to then
camp.
Now is the time to show your love
and appreciation for those dependei t
upon you. (lamp Solicitor M. X,
Gaines will write your application.
A special meeting is called for next
Thursday evening to transact impor
tant business. A full attendance is
required.
TO THE PUBLIC.
Miss Hattie Whitman, under whose able
management the Cook Hotel is now con
ducted. wishes to extend. l«“r appreciation
to all patrons of the hostelry for the many
kindnesses shown tier in tile re-establish
ment and reopening of this popular hotel,
after it had been closed for the summer.
The house has been opened about a month
now and Is enjoying a healthy patronage,
which mnkes the business most gratifying.
In extending thanks to her many friends.
Mi«s Whitman wishes to state that the ta
ble at the Cook House will be kept up to
the reputation it has made in the past and
the service <>f meals will Ire first class in
everv respect. Her personal supervision
of alfairs is a guarantee of tl e excellence
of meals and sleeping apartments. The
patronage of the public and tier friends is
solicited.
Fall Opening of Millinery
We desire to announce to the ladies
of St. Francis county the arrival of
our exquisite stock of Fall Millinery,
consisting of the latest creations In
Pattern Hats, Bonnets, Hoods. Silks
for Waists, Embroideries. Gloves,
Belt*. Novelties and a full line of sta
ple Goods, and that our First Annual
Fall Opening will, take place next
Tuesday, October g4 We cordially in
vite you to visit our store, over Fits
sell. Graham & Co.’s and see these new
styles and enjoy such a sight of beauty
as you have never before seen in this
city. Miss Fannie Winlield our man
ager, anil Miss King, the expelt trim
tner, will take pleasure in attending
you. and showing you through the
stock. Soliciting your visit, and hop
ing to supply vour wants in out line,
vve are Yours truly.
B. n. WINFIELD ik, CO.
To Be Harried.
Miss Johnnie Simmons, the charm
ing young lady who lias been such a
pleasant and popular visitor to our city
tor the past two weeks, the guest of
her aunt, Mrs. B D Hatcher, left yes
terday evening for her home in Harris
tong, accompanied by Mr. Jas. McKie,
Upon tier arrival in Harrisburg Miss
Simmons will be married to Dr. W. G. j
McKie of that citv. brother of our
townsman. Mr. Jas. McKie. The bride
and gioom count their friends in this
■ity by legion, all of whom wish them
God speed and much joy in their new
and happy relationship.
The Kind You Have Always Bought, and which has been
in use for over 30 years, has borne the signature of
- and has been made under his per*
T soual supervision since its infancy*
'■uwawt Allow no one to deceive you in this.
All Counterfeits* Imitations and “ Just-as-good” are hut
Experiments that trifle with and endanger the health of
Infants and Children—Experience against Experiment*
What is CASTORIA
Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Pare
goric, Drops ami Soothing Syrqps. It Is Pleasant. It
contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic
substance. Its ago is its guarantee. It destroys Worms
and allays Feverishness. It eurtfs Diarrluea and Wind
Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation
and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates the
Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep*
The Children's panacea—The Mother’s Friend.
♦
GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS
The Kind You Have Always Bought
In Use For Over 30 Years.
_ THt OtNTtUW COMnNY. TT MtlWWAV STUttT, NfW VOW* C»TV.
THE
Saloon
AND
Barber Shop
M. Y. HANCOCK, Prop.
in the Saloon vvfiU bo ionnd a lino of the Best of Liquor?,
. Imeral Waters and Liqueurs, bottled arid Keg Beer, Cigars,
Lte. Courteous bartenders will cheerfully supply all vour
wants. J 113
be BARBER SHOP is lr. charge of J. W. Wilkins, one
f i the most accomplished tonsorial artists ever known in For
rest City, whose razors are always kept in tirst'class order,
ft-jf A eondortablo BATH ROOM in connection.
Suite of Nicely Furnished Roorr>s for Rent
up-stairs.
I Ai A A a A Ail All A.AA A AAAAA AAAI
Do You
Know that
CLOTlIIjNQ, l jllTsI
BOOTS # Sl(OK3
You can find the Best Assortment at his store that has ever been on exhibition here. I
fUE MANS§
SHOEMToc^
He has the Celebrated
MANSS SHOES FOR MEN
In all styles and colors. AsR him to show you the
v
All Custom-Made Shoes Polished Free of Charge I
as long as you wear them. j
ASK FOR THE
For Boys and Girls. No Better Shoe in the Land SOUR
for Wear and Comfort. messenger!
\>» will jUso find the Monarch,Custom-Made Shirts at my Store, in all ■ 'SHOE
the latest colors and styles at Popular Price*.: All the latest styles.!TR/.oeMAR«i50Pyjti^
and shapes in Hats. Also a Fine line of Underwear, Hosiery, Collars. Cull's. L. <fe u
Collars a Specialty. You can get a nice Suit of Clothes also at my Emporium forme;
children and boys. I carry the nobbiest line of Neckwear ever shown here.
Call and see for yourself.
-SOL- LEWIS,
THE UP-TO-DATE PTA.EE3P^IDA.SPDP]H.
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Mrs. Alice Mathews,
t
Heal Estate Abstracts
Complete New Booiis.
Dtflce at Court House.
FORREST ClfT. ARKANSAS.
N. B. Kizer. J. R Beasley J
FIZER& BEASLEY,.
Attorneys at Law,
Forrest City, Ark.
Office in Courthouse.
It. J. WILLIAMS,
ATTORNEY AT LAV
Offlcet
Over J. W. Beck & Co's Stoi
FORREST CITY. ARK.
For Saturday and Ail Next Week Only! ®®®°®w
We will place on sale at exactly One-IIalf Regular Prices,
PLUS THE ODD CENTS, t
EVERY PAPETER1E, Bo Envelopesto match, lth in our Store
This is your opportunity to secure these goods at loss than cost.
Books, Games and Novelties !
Our immense $500 stock of Holiday Goods is now on exhibition and open for your
inspection. All kinds of beautiful p
^^SfssStandard, Juvenile and Toy Booksss%
The most suitable present you can make a friend ora child, may he had from this stock.
A TW'C'O We are making a specialty of and carry tho only lino of Games fn this
County. We nave many of the best old games and all of the hew, of
which there are many this season, and this is saying lots.
& BOOKLETS.
We have, as usual, tho only lino in towrf. The assortment Was personally selected
with a deslfe to give our patrons the very be9t and prettiest goods to be bad lor tho
money.
We are.oSpecially proud of the three lines mentioned above, as no oth cr house in
town handle* jhem, with the possible exception Hf a fow books.
OUR PRICES aro regular Imd in some instances below standard. Wb do not pro
tend to give yoh something for nothing, but in every instance will sell you goods as
cheap or cheaper than they can be bought elsewhere.
We haven’t space to enumerato our immenso and beautiful stock. It must he- seen
and examined to be appreciated, and we want you to call, whether yoit want to buy or
not. It will afford us pleasure to show you through.
The following is a partial list of novelties:'*
Books from lc up.
Games from 5c up.
Calendars from 5c up.
Booklets from 5c up.
Nut Sefs from 25c up.
Match Safes 25c up.
Shaving Mugs from 25c up.
Cups and Saucers 25c up.
Cup, Plate and Saucer, Set,
from ?5c up.
Smoker’s Sets from 75c up.
Tea Sets from Si 2ft up.
Dressing Sets from 81.50 up.
Scrap Books lrom 10c up.
Music Rolls and Binders
from 75c up.
Xmas and .New Year Cards
from 2e ftp.
Archarena (20 games) from
83.00 up.
Autograph ami Photograph
Albums lrom 10c up.
Paper Weight* from 25c np.
Inkstands — beautiful new
ideas, from 25c up.
Waste Baskets from 5Cc up.
Dolls—exquisite and big
line, from to tip.
liubber Toys from 25c up.
Mirrors from luc up.
Medalions.
Marbles in endless variety.
Ad infinitum from le up
m staples, uttice supplies, etc., H’c have a complete assortment. Here are a few only:
Board Clips,
Arm Rosts.
Postoffice Boxes,
Erasers—Rubber and Steel.
Stand and Box Better Piles.
Paper Knives, *
Ruling Pens,
Sea island Twine—assorted
colors.
Rubber Band?.
Lumber Marking Pencils.
Memo, and Blank Books.
Pencil Holders.
Crayons.
Silicate Slates.
Legal Wrappers.
Lunch Baskets.
Hull Dog Clips.
Feather Dusters.
Marking Brushes.
Standard Bill Holders.
Stafford’s Inks.
lJcn Boints--all kinds.
Penholders—all kinds.
Drawing Paper.
Legal and Bill Cap.
Typewriter Pjlper, any size
Envelopes—all kinds.
Time Hooks—large & small.
Coin Envelopes.
Order Hooks.
Webster’s V cst Pocket Dic
tionaries, 25c.
Toi let Paper.
Copying Ink.
Head Pencils, all kinds.
Dividers.
Tape Measures.
Paper Fasteners.
Picase do us tho favor to call and look at those goods.
LANDVOIGJ & VADAKIN.
TIE3IE ITEWSSTAITD,
SOUTH SIDE OF RAILROAD.