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4 DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For President,
WM. J. BRYAN, of Nebraska.
•For Vice-President.
ADLAI E. STEVENSON, of Ills.
: or Congressman. 1st District,
K,ilON- P. D. McCULLOCH.
Times lost a subscriber a few
Jays ago because it Advocated sa
loon license. For his sake we are
liorry we cannot adopt a policy for
this paper which would suit his
particular views, but if we were to
Hn so, it is more than likely that
our list would diminish by hun
drcds. When a man makes up his
mind that he will not support a
newspaper because it differs from
1iim upon any particular question
bf public policy, he admits his
Weakness, bis narrowness, his op
position to the very foundation of
our great government and the per
petuity of its institntions. Free,
Speech and liberty bf the press, is
a democratic principle Yjiioh needs
no defbnso, and he who opposes
the same givps great evidence of
the hidebound demogogue.
A ..
The American round bale peo
ple are putting down a substantial
plant just northeast of tjio railroad
crossing. There seems to bo some
considerable opposition to the
round bale scheme, principally, {
however, among the square balo
ginnerti. Both sides make figures
which show each particular plan
tb bo the best, and thus disprove
the old saw that “ figures won’t
lie. ” Wo are frpnk to confess
that we know very little about
the merits of the round bale. If it
Vill benefit the producers of cot
ton, we want it; but if there is any
combination or scheme in its es
tablishment, to oppress the farm
er or control the price of his pro
duct, or in any way foster a trust
which shall have the powor to do
these things, then wo are dead
against it,
The article in last week’s issue
ThkTiiks suggesting iron bridges
and a county road commission,
er, we beliove has been generally
indorsed by thinking men. Cer
tain it is that several gentlemen
have expressed themselves to the
writer as being pleased with the
article, endorsing it as sensible,
and hoping that both suggestions
might be puf into practical opera
tion. The question, therefore, of
erecting iron bridges is respectful*
jy referred to Judge Taylor, with
the hope ^hat he will act upon it
at his first opportunity, and the
question of a general superintend
ont or pounty commissioner of
roads is respectfully referred to
pur representative, Hon. S. M.
Blalock, with a hope that he will
introduce a bill in tho next gener
al assembly to create the said of
fice, and take such other steps as
may be necessary to secure said
officer.
Additional Lpcals,
Capt. J. W Beck and family are in
New l'puk City. Letters of 13th, in
dicated that they would return here
early next week, but a telegram Tues
day conveyed the infromation that
Capt. Beck was verysick, having had a
congestive chill. We regret this, as
we had hoped our friend had about re
covered bis health, and would soon be
at his post again.
barge sun spots, astronomers say,
caused the extreme beat this summer,
and doctors declare nearly all the pros
trations were induced by disorders of
the stomach. Good health follows
good digestion. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat. If you
have indigestion or dyspepsia it will
quickly relieve and permanently cure
you. J. H. Dunavant.
Miss Mary izard is now the affable
and gracious saleslady and bookkeeper
with l’aslay A Kldridge. She assumed
the duties of the new position Wed
nesday morning. We are gratified to
note this spirit upon the part of our
enterprising merchants to give the
young ladies a chance in commercial
circles and feel confident that results
will be more than satisfactory.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bernard and
family of six children, of Byhalia, ar
rived in town Thursday of last week
and are keeping house'in the Byhalia
settlement north of the Institute. Mr.
Bernard has accepted a situation with
Trapp, Barker A Co. Being from By
haiia, the double welcome awaited him
here, and we liope the family will be !
pleased with their surroundings.
'The Clifuit CoMt.
The business of the Circuit Court Iim
been dispatched promptly, and whereas
it was thought at first that a full three
weeks session would be required to
close up the dockets, the fact is that the
court adjourned last night. Judge Hut
ton had hoped to get through sooner,
but the litigation between Geo Appel
and the McCoy Lumber Co. occupied
considerable more tima than was ex
pected, hence the late session. The
Grand Jury adjourned Tuesday, and
their report is published iuThis paper,
lion. K. B. Macon finished bis business
before the court Wednesday and went
to Helena yesterday. Thfc report of
the Commissioners of Accpunta also
appears in tins paper.
We omit the proceedings on the law
docket, as they are not of general inter
est. The following is the
CRIMINAL POCKET.
State vs J W Red us- murder; jury
trial, disagreement; continued aud set
for 2d day.
State ve Henry McMurray; robbery;
discharged. •»
State vs Sandy Spencer; murder; ar
raignment waived; plea not guilty;jury
trial; verdict 21 years.
State vs Siiep llusseli and Jas Gar
vin; murder; dismissed by grand jury.
State vs Burt Uallum; murder; dis
missed by grand jury,
State ys 1’opeMcKnight; manslaugh
ter; discharged by grand jury.
State vs Gus Williams; assault with
intent to kill; discharged by grand jury
State vs Jesse Henry; grand larceny;
plea of guilty; punishment oue year;
sentenced.
Slate vs Lewis Trout; grand larceny;
dismissed by grand jury. •*
State vs John Hensley; grand larce
ny; continued and set for 3d day.
State vs Chas Riche; aggravated as
sault; plea of guilty; fined 95.
State vs Frank Whitfield; failing to
work road; plea of guilty; fined 110.
State vs Henry Scott; failing to work
road; continued until 1st day next term
State vs Gus Williams; bigamy; plea
of guilty; punishment three years; sen
tenced, '
Town of Forrest City vs. L. H. Potts
—pistol, appeal from Mayor’s court,
trial before the court sitting as a jury,
guilty, fined $50.
Commissioners; Report.
To the Hon. H. N. Hutton, Judge of the
First Judicial District:
We, the uudersigned Couuty Commis
sioners of Accounts, met as the law di
rects on the tJOth day of August, 1900«
and proceeded to examine the settlements
of the different officers in St. Francis
county, and also examine hllowauces and
scrip issued for the last six months in said
county. 1
We find that the settlement of the Sher
iff. Treasurer and Clerk are correct. We
also find that the Constables’ accounts will
be correct after they have been allowed
their proper credits against said couuty.
We examined ail the warrants that had
been issued by the County Court and dif
ferent School Districts tar the last year,
and proceeded to burn same tn the pres
ence of the County Judge, with the excep
tion of three pieces, which we believe have
been raised from their original value. We
also ascertained that the three pieces
above named were drawn and delivered to
the same party. We hereby file them with
our report.
We find that some of the Directors of
the School Districts have issued warrants
that were informal, if not Illegal, although
we do not believe that it was their inten
tion to deprive any districts of funds, but
on account of ignorance of the law.
We find and believe that there has been
a judicious and economical administration
of the county’s affairs by our efficient
County Judge and other oounty officers.
We are sorry that one of our number,
Hou. T. O. Fitzpatrick, was so situated
that it was impossible for him to be with
us iu our meetings. We liaye spent live
days in this investigation, and hereby re
spectfully submit same.
J. 15. SANq£KS,
T. J. Davis,
Commissioners.
Sept. 10, 1900.
ORAftjD JUR\'S REPORT.
To the lion. H. N. Hutton, Judge pre
siding :
We, the Grand Jury, respecifully sub
mit the following report:
We haye been in session eight days, du
ring wbisb time we have examined fifty
one witnesses.
We have returned twenty true bills—
eleven for feloniee and nine for misde
meanors.
We have examined the transcripts of
the various county magistrates, and find
that they have made their reports in accor
dance with tbe law. We find that some
of the constables are short in their ac
counts, but note that they have claims
against the county, which, when properly
credited, will balance their accounts.
We have examined the reports of the
road overseers, and find that the roads
generally are in good condition, but there
is much complaint about the condition of
the bridges.
We visited the county jail, and found
I six prisoners—ail negroes—who -ay that
they receive kind treatment and are well
fed. We find the sanitary condition good.
A committee appointed for the purpose
visited the poorhouse, ami reported that
; they found five iumates. who say they are
I well led and comfortably provided for,
Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure
Digests what yon eat.
It artificial!y digests the food and aids
Nature Id strengthening and recon
structing the exhausted digestive or
gans. It is the latest discovered digest
ant and tonic. No other preparation
can approach it in efficiency. It in
stantly relieves and permanently cures
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Heartburn,
Flatulence, Sour Stomach, Nausea.
Sick Headache,(Jsatralgia,Cramps and
all other results of imperfect digestion.
Price 60c. and SI. tame site containstimes
small slae. Bom all about dyspepsia mailed free
Prepared by E. C. DeWITT a CO.. Chicago.
J. H. DUNAVANT. «
aud that the sanitary condition is good.
We appointed a committee to examine
the books of the county clerk. The com
mittee report that they found the records
kept in a systematic and accurate manner,
and that they did not belieye a better kept
office could be fouud in the State of Ar
kansas.
We regret to announce that one of our
members, Joseph Kelly, was stricken down
on the first day of the session and died on
the following Friday. Mr. Kelly was
known by all citizens of this county as a
man of the highest sense of honor and a
Christian gentlemen. We extend our
heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved family.
We desire to express our appreciation
for courtesies shown us by your Honor, by
the Honorable Prosecuting Attorney and
by the Sheriff and Clerk and their efficient
assistants.
Having no further business tc claim our
attention, we are ready to adjourn.
Most respectfully,
.1. G. STERN, Foremau.
E. L. Bonxeu, Clerk.
An Auxiliary School Board.
Mesdames Fondreu, Stone, Gatling, L.
Rollwage, Beck, Fnssell, Ingram, Jno.
M. I’rewett, Dave jlatcher, Otto
Rollwage, W. II. Alley and $. U. Mann.
Ladles:—It la my pleasure to inform
you that you are appointed an Auxiliary
School Beard for the present school year.
To facilitate your organization by ttie
election of a president' and secretary from
among yourselves, I would suggest that
you meet at the residence of Mrs. L.
Rollwage this evening at :;:»0 o’clock, at
which time the principal and his assist
ants will be there, to the end that the
new era in our school work may begin
most auspiciously. Sincerely,
L. Ror i.wagk, Pres’t.
The Auxiliary Board, met as suggested
above, with the teachers of the public
school, and elected Mrs. John Gatling,
president; and Mrs. jf. K. Ingram, sec
retary. They will meet at the home of
the president on the first Tuesday of
each month at 3:30 p. m.
Public ^peaking.
Hons. P. D. McCulloch, demo
crat, and T. O. Fitzpatrick, repub
lican, nomineos of their respective
parties for congress for the First
Congressional District of Arkan
sas will address the people on the
issuos of the campaign at the fol
lowing 4imes and-places:
Marion, Crittenden county,Tues
day, October 9, 1:30 p. m.
Osceola, Mississippi county,
Wednesday, Uclober 10, 1:30 p. m.
Jonesboro, Craighead county,
Thursday, October 11, 1:30 p. m.
McCrory, Woodruff county, Fri
day, October 12, 1:30 p. m.
Augusta, Woodruff county, Sat
urday, October 13, 1:30 p. m.
Piggott, Clay county, Tuesday,
October 16 1:30 p. m.
Paragould, Green county. Wed.
nesday, October 17, 1:30 p. m.
Corning, Clay county, Thursday
October 18,1:30 p. m.
Tuckerman, Jackson county,
Fiiday, October 19, 1:30 p. m.
Newport, Jackson county, Sat
urday, October 20, 1:30 p. m.
Walnut Ridgo, Lawrence county,
Tuesday, October 23, 1,30 p.m.
Pocahontas, Randolph county,
Wednesday, October 24, 1:30 p. m.
Black Rock, Lawrence County,
Thursday, October 25, 7:30 p. u*.
Hardy, Sharp County, Friday,
October 26, 7:30 p. m.
Evening Shade, Sharp county,
Saturday, October 27, 1 p. m.
Harrisburg, Poinsett county,
Wednesday, October 31,10 a. m.
Wynne, Cross count}', Wednes
day, October 31, 7:30 p. m.
Forrest City, St. Francis county,
Thursday November 1, 1:30 p. m.
Marianna, Lee county, Friday,
November 2, 1:30 p. m.
Helena, Phillips county, Satur
day, November, 8, 7:30 p. m.
O. N. Killoioh.
C'h’m. Dcm. Cong. Com.
H. F. Roleson, Secretary.
W. F. Tuckie,
C'h’m. Rep. Cong. Com.
H. H. Hocqiito!*, Secretary.
s. B. trapp, Jr. established 1900. p. H. barker.
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ANNOUNCEMENT.
Trapp, Barker & Co.
★GENERAL MERCHANDISE*
•»
FORRBST CITY, A.K,ICA.I<rSA.S.
— • • -*K*-K C-+" • —
We beg to announce to our frieiujs and the public the formation of
the above firm. It will be our Hole atm to carry a thorough, complete
and carefully selected ntock of
Dry Goods,
Dress Goods,
Notions,
Capes,'
Clothing, I
Furnishings, j
Hats,
Boots & Shoes,!
Groceries,
Furniture,
Hardware,
Saddlery,
and everything usually found in a first-class store. We will not be un
dersold 'and will pay the highest market price for cotton and country
produce. We invite your inspection and will endeavor to olfer you such
inducements as will secure your trade. 'Give us a call.
Telephone No. 104- TRAPP, BARKER & CO.
Dissolution Notice.
THB ttrm of Wynne A McCrary has this day
been ilissolred by siutual consent. It. !•,
McCrary retiring. Joel K. Wynne will con
tinue the business of the old Brut under the
Arm name of J. K. Wynne A Co.
J E. Wynne A Co. assumes all debts of the
old firm and are alone authorized to collect
the dotitsdue to the Brm tit Wynne & McCrary,
JUKI. E. WYNNE,
It. F. McCKAKY.
Forrest City. Ark.. Sept. I. IU00.
Warning Order.
In the Chancery Court of St. I'ranolg
County Arkansas— Ueceruher term t»uu.
J. Shell Ezell, Flt'ff.
vs.
Emma Ezell. Oef’t.
■ The defendant Emma Ezell is warned tn
appear in this courllwithin thirty days, and
answer the complaint or the plaintiff. J. Shell
Ezell. (1. It. M A 1.1.1 titY. Clerk.
ByT. C. Mkiiwin. l>. C, Sept. fl. luto.
Sale of Balance of Sixteenth Sec
tion of School Land.
I^VOTICE Is hereby given that a majority of
lV. the male Inhabitants of Congressional
Township six i'll north of range four (4) east,
haring petitioned me, therefore I will, tn
front of the Courthouse door, in the towu of
Forrest City, on
Monday, October 1, 1900,
between the hours of 12 o’clock in., and :t
o’clock p. in., offer for sale to the highest nod
best bidder for easti. the ttw of ne ipiarter of
Section Sixteen tIAt In said township anil
range the sarhe being,40 acres of the Sixteenth
Section School land. W. K. WILT,I AMS,
Sheriff and ex-oIBcio Collector.
Forrest City, Ark.. Aug. -JO. PKJO.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
Kailway maintains unsurpassed
DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE
FROM
New Orlea*B
To
Memphis
St. Louis
Evansvjllo
Louisville
Cincinnati
Chicago
FROM
Memphis
To
Cairo
St. Louis
Chicago
Evansville
Cincinnati
Louisville
AND FROM
ST. LOUIS TO cure AGO
ST. LOUIS TO NASHVILLE,
ATLANTA & JACKSONVILLE
making direct connections with through
trains for all points north, east, southeast
and west, including Buffalo, Pittsburg,
Cleveland, Boston, New York, Philadel
phia, Baltimore, Richmond. Asheville,
Charleston, Savannah, Tampa. Miami, St.
Paul, Minneapolis, Omaha, Kansas City.
Hot Springs, Ark., and 1>(liver. Close
connection with Central Mississippi Val
ley Route Solid Past Vestibule Daily
Train for
DUBUQUE, OMAHA, SIOUX
CITY SIOUX FALLS,
and the West. Particulars of Agents of
the Illinois Central and connecting lines.
W.M. MURRAY, l>iv. Pass, A*t. New Orleans.
JNO. A. SCOTT. l>lv. Pass. Agt.. Memphis.
A H. Hanson,<1. p a., W A. Kellond.A.o. p. a.
Chicago. Louisville
Iron (Main Route
The Direct and Popular Route
-TO
St. Louis,
Where Connections are made for all point
North, East and West
Throngh Pullman Buffet Sleeping
Cara Between
Memphis and St. Louis.
THREE DAILY TRAINS 1IHTWKKN
St. Louis and 4be Southwest.
W. S. DU K BO ROW, Agt.
Forrest City, Ark.
Or H. C. TOWNSEND.
Uen. P**s. amt Tieket A&t.
*T XOCI8, MU.
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-Undertaker
I AM)
i Fnneral Director.
Clf'AII kinds of Coffins and
Caskets ana1; Burial Robes
. kept In Stock.
Hoarse service in city limits 85 and one carriage freo^ Prices within
the reach of all, and good service rendered. Telephone 88, 2 rings.
w.s. ashford&co, Cotton Factors
366 Front Street, MEMPHIS, TEHN.
Wo make a specialty of Long Staple and £endar Cottons.
We solicit consignments.
THE NEW ROUTE
....TO.... / *
Oklahoma and
Indian Territories!
Texas and the West.
Wide Vestibu/ed Trains, Pullman Sleepers and Free
Reclining Chair Cars. Only one change of cars to all
Texas, Kansas and Western Points.
HENRY WOOD, fiei’l M'gr. J. F. HOLDEN, Traffic M’c*.
UTTLE ROCK. ARKANSAS.
It will only cost you 50 cents extra to ride all day In a Cotton
Belt Parlor Caf6 Car (25 cents for a half day). Seated in a
large revolving arm chair wflh plenty of space around you, you can
enjoy as much freedom and ease as you please. If you are a smoker
you will enjoy the large smoking room with its arm chairs and
couch. The ladies will delight in the splendid ladies' lounging
room, with its lounge and inviting arm chairs, and its roomy dressing
room adjoining. You can have your meals in this car at any hour
you want them; order most anything you want, from a porterhouse
steak or a' spring chicken down to a sandwich, take as long as you
please to eat it, and you will only have to pay for what you order.
ThoOottonBeHisthedtrert lino to Texan. In trains n*n through from ( alto
and Memphis to Texan without change. Direct connection* are made at it*
Junction* for all parts of Tex;**, Indian Territory, Okliahouia and the r *r w cst.
Write and tell u* where you are going and when ytm will leave, and we w».
tell yon what ypur ticket will ro*t, which train to take teuutke the hejtty*** a,,
connection*, ami will send you an interesting little booklet. *‘A »*»“ T11A ^
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