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ANNOUNCEMENT. HAVING purchased the largest and most complete Stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE that I have ever shown my customers, I take this method of inform ing them and the public generally that the same is now on sale in my large store in the McCrary building on North Front Street, Forrest City, Arkansas. It is impossible to do more than indicate the extent and variety of this large and very complete stock. Special attention is directed to the individual departments here after specially mentioned in this advertisement, and a cor dial invitation is extended to all to visit my store whether you buy or not. I am sure to please you in variety, quali ty and price, and I want your trade. We Watch for Rare Valoes. This season has been prolific of Novelties in Dress Goods and Trim mings, and we have the choice. Dress Trimmings. I have a complete and varied stock of Dress Trimmings, such as Draw Braids, Linings, Buttons, jets of all kinds, Silk Velvets, Velvet Rib bons, <fcc., to match any Dress Pat tern purchased in my store, includ ing Silk Trimmings in great variety. Silks. I have a complete new line of Silks in all the latest and most popular effects and qualities; also a beauti ful line of Scotch Covert Cloths. Black and White Sateens are offer er! at, per yard, from 10c to 25c. Old Friends Expected. New Friends Invited. Kora Ducks. This popular fabric may be had at my store in the most striking effects. I have it in sold Black and Navy Blue, Black. Navy and Light Blue with White Polka Dot, <Vie. My Stock also includes a great variety of j Flannellettes and a Big Stock of All-Wool Dress Goods in the latest Plaid effects. My Cloaks for little Misses are very pretty and up-to-date in Style. LADIES! You should not overlook my beautiful line of Kimoua and Waist Goods. 1 have a fine lint* of Fleeced Downs for Kimonas, Amorelle d’Vellon and Silk Cs for Waists. All the latest designs in Percales, Calicos and Ginghams. Draperies. For Lambrequins, Table Covers, Portieres, Cur tains and Coverings - for Lounges, Arc. I have a splendid selection. Ladies’ Waists-Ready-to- 7Hr» (Tl HA W^r I jC 10 4>I.3U Ladies’ Silk Waists- ^7 CA (TO HA Ready-to-Wear 4>| ,3U 10 $0.jU Ladies’ and Misses’ Ready Made Skirts in great variety of fabrics and styles. Ladies' Gapes. I have a big lot which will be closed out at less than cost to manufacture. Ladies’ Underwear . Vests and Pants in nice light All-Wool or Cotton Goods, also the heavy Fleeced-Lined kind. Misses’ Union Suits, Arc. A large stock. My line of Ladies’, Misses’ and Men’s Hose is Unexcelled. A big lot of Ladies’, Misses’ and Men’s Hose Sup porters. The Fritz Scheff Belts are very swell. I have them ami you should see them. I have a complete line of Embroideries, Laces Ribbons, Handkerchiefs, Ladies’ Kid Gloves in Black and Assorted Tans, and can please any taste in Corsets of the C. B. or Other Brands. 218 NORTH FRONT STREET, TELEPHONE 137 Clothing & Overcoats. I have the Schwab (’loth* ifor Men and Hoys. The essentials of Style, Fit and Finish are as perfect as human hands can make. Our stoc k is so varied that there is no reason why you can not pick out just what you want at the price you want to pay. Gents’ Furnishings. Dress Shirts, Work Shirts, Under wear —Woolens Neckwear, 1 )ri viiiK and Buck Gloves, Hosiery and all kinds of Men’s wear may he had here in Style or Quantity. Furniture. I carry a nice line of Furniture, such as Bedroom Suits, Center Ta bles, Rocking Chairs, Safes, Kitchen Cabinets, Bed Springs, Mattresses, <fec., at reasonble prices. SHOES The Celebrated M. D. WELLS CO.’S C onoes ot Chicago, and other first-class makes may be had at my Store for either Ladies, Misses, Men or Boys—in all sizes, styles and prices. These fit at every point, give good foot comfort and satisfac tion, are suited to the needs of the season, and have the quality to insure good service. They are of dis tmguished pattern, have plenty of style, and are barSiiT0 y°U ll k?0W every Purchase is a liowi, -' By their own high standard do we estab lish their worth. I can fit you and please you, and don t you forget it. # • • • Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Lap Robes, Whips, Etc. Single Buggy Harness A Specialty. rTerTl petM The Celebra ted E. STOUT S it a g-P roof Rubber Roots in Hip, Knee and Shoe sizes —known and worn by Tim bermen from Maine to Cali fornia. 1 have the biggest stock this sea son that I have ever carried a it <1 am ex kC I u * b i v e dealer | in Forrest City. See'me. Sewing Machines. I have the New Royal, Service and Kantuck Sewing Machines. There are none better for the money. Shot Guns. It you want a really'good Shot Gun at a low t>rice Bee this line. Also a nice line of Cutlery, Pipes, Jewelry and Notions galore. BLANKETS AND COMFORTS TABLE DAMASKS, NAPKINS AND TOWELS, TRUNKS, VA L I S E S AND T E L E 8 CO P ES, STOVES AND HARDWARE, GROCERIES.