text: C{ic Jmtst €itn Cimts. .ANDVOIfiiV A VAOAKIN. editor* *nd Publl«h*r*. ituior •toecKimo.'t Cm, n.M <H* MMki Tt O. Tt ree «**!■ A» CW. I*v»etah*c In A4v»mre. t'ubl hr bed Ererr Frith** AUeMMkoh. ihi pat Armutoos. ja x ^ piore About the PuMk Lib**©. Mr. EditorI wai~mo»t gratified to j see the egpression from ••Club Member in reference t.» the public library and tvadiug rootn in your la*t i«»ue. and it i* with fear and trembling Hint I emiiraee this opportunity In anawer such an aide Mtid luftcol contribution. My view* in the matter, however, dn nnt concur entirely with thane egprossed in the article ap pearing laat week IMuh-r the caption of rhe ••First Eapreaaion, ** and a* ><•»» invite ti,o-e who have conviction* to reduce their views and opinions to in*nu*cript I that they may I** Ihoroughly airedtlirourli your valnrd column*. I send you this with the hope that it may be deemed worthy ot space. I/«catlon no drnil* in. o* *1 ie»M. should lie, a paramount questhm Ip flap founding of an institution in which the public i« substantially concerned or intgie»ted. but in my opinion a reading room should be located In some conreniently temple local ity where i*s patrons could enjoy perfect ymocc and quietude. If u library should be established in the central portion of the eity in close proximity to the railroad*, on ar near the busie*t thoroughfare*, where drayt and vehicle* are constantly pasting too and fro and the noise and hum of trafie la ever present, methink ihere would tie little enjoyment In it* l»e ing, oilier than convenfence of location. Heading a I took under such conditions would be a task indeed, and the pleasure which is usually found in this happy diversion from business and care would be lost within range of the harsh noises of the street. The young business men and clerks of the city, it is true, are limited as to time, during the winter season, but in summer when the stores close at seven o'clock, those who are inclined to read and take advantage of a good library, would hardly mind the stroll of five or six blocks to gratify their tastes and inculcations. It has been suggested that the school board might donate a lot upon which to erect a building, if the matter is properly presented, and it will readily be conceded that this is no mean consideration, because we can never hope to establish a permanent institution without first owning the lot and the building. Permanency should be our pet theme. We want something substantial and in the name of our organization; something that will stand the test of time—a monument, so to speak, to the intelligence of the community and our efforts toward good deeds. At the reading room should be located at the Institute, there would, of course, be people who reside on the south side of the railroad, who should be inconvenienced, but all great enterprises sometimes in convenience for those persons. The greatest good to the greatest number, should be a popular motto, and ample provision could be made in the rules and by-laws governing the institution, giving such persons as would offset the distance, in as much as they would be allowed to carry volumes as they desired home with them for a stated period. At the expiration of which time, if the books were not returned and accounted for, a fine would be imposed. Respectfully, The Auctioneer. Having a Great Run on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Manager Marlin, of the Person drug store, recommends, as he is having a great run on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, he feels like a great man. He has lived in Cliamberlain's Cough Remedy for over a century, and it gives great satisfaction. In these days of grip, there is nothing like Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to stop the cough, heal up the sore throat, and give relief within a very short time. The sales are growing, and all who try it. Try it are pleased with its prompt action — booth Chicago Daily Cal. uuicnt. Webb & Handers. Roll Call. There will be a membership roll call at the Baptist church the first Wednesday night in February, which is the first day of the month, at 7 o’clock p.m. All members are especially requested to be present and answer to their names on this occasion. Let everyone realize who feels an interest in the salvation of souls and the advancement of God's glorious gospel. The preacher is a stranger to many members of his congregation, all of whom he is anxious to meet, that he may commune and talk with them of affairs spiritual. "Omelet us reason together sayeth the Lord. Though your sins be red like crimson, they shall be as white as snow; though they be as scarlet they shall be as wool." Take advantage of this needless privilege now, and least go through the year with a more faithful determination to labor — "For the cause we ought to love." To Cure a Cold In One Day, Take Dr. King's Iron Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. K. W. Grove's signature on every box. It becomes our pleasure again this week to chronicle an event which brought bliss and happiness to the hearts of two of our most popular young society people. We have reference to the marriage feast Sunday evening at 6 o'clock of Mr. Gordon D. Casteel and Miss Bertie Hancock, at the Baptist parsonage in this city. Eld. A. S. Couch, officiating. Tingling. Stolen kisses are the sweetest, at least, on the adage runs, and if there was never a sweeter bride than Gordon's, it has never been our pleasure to set eyes upon her. She was indeed just as lovely and happy as she could be, and didn't seem to think she had done anything out of the ordinary by taking her knight's arm when mamma wasn't only looking and without the knowledge of papa or any of the rest of the family, for that Shatter, and walking gaily and proudly to the parson's where they were joined by the holy vows of matrimony and pledged to love and cherish one another as long as life should last. Everyone is familiar with the tender relations which have existed between this handsome and charming couple for so long. Miss Bertie admired Gordon as a stalwart soldier lad, and now that he is a prosperous young business man with bright prospects for a life of usefulness and influence, she has gracefully yielded to Cupid’s entreaties and given her “Soldier Sweetheart” to her heart and hand, to cheer and comfort him along the fickle pathway of life. May God’s richest blessings attend them is the wish of The Tucks and a host of admiring friends. Piles Without the Knife. All druggists are authorized by the manufacturers of Pazo Ointment to refund the money where it fails to. Cure any case of piles, no matter of how long standing. Cures ordinary cases in six days; the worst cases in fourteen days. One application gives ease and rest. Believes itching instantly. This is a new discovery, and is the only pile remedy sold on a positive guarantee—no cure, no pay. Price 50 cents. If your druggist doesn't keep it in stock, send us 50 cents in postage stamps and we will forward same by mail. Manufactured by Paris Mecicio Co., St. Louis, Mo. For Milt-Chast. The well outfit complete, owned by Coffey & Jackson. Apply to H. Corrigan, Palestine, Ark. City Council. The called meeting of the city council was held Tuesday morning at the mayor's office, for the purpose of taking special proceedings against this Choctaw & Oklahoma & Gulf railroad, to prevent said railroad from building a coal chute across Forrest street where it intersects their right-of-way. The mayor stated the object of the meeting, and informed the council that he had given orders for the work to be stopped, but that no attention had been given his orders or instructions and the building of the chute still continued. Mr. Gatling introduced a resolution to the effect that the Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad Co., be notified at once to stop the work of obstructing the Forrest street crossing, by the erection of a coal chute, or by any other means whatever, and that if the work be not stopped immediately, City Attorney S. H. Mann be instructed to institute injunction proceedings against the company. The resolution was adopted by unanimous vote. Another matter which came before the meeting was that of giving Street Commissioner McClendon permission to accept a contract which had been awarded him by the choctaw road to put in a twenty-four inch sewer, from the dam on Izard street to the Rosser street crossing, and to fill in all the low places along the right-of-way between Izard and Rosser streets. The council gave Mr. McClendon permission to accept the contract, and Mr. Gatling moved that the city buy enough twenty-four inch sewer pipe to complete the railroad sewer across Izard street. The motion was seconded by Aid Stone and carried. Aid. Stone moved that the railroad company be requested to repair their Washington street crossing. Carried. The council adjourned. Robbed the Grave. A startling incident, of which Mr. John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject, is narrated by him as follows: “I was in a most dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain continually in back and sides, no appetite—gradually growing weaker day by day. Three physicians had given me up. Fortunately, a friend advised trying Electric Bitters; and to my great joy and surprise, the first bottle made a deckled improvement. I continued their use for three weeks, and am now a well man. I know they saved my life, and restored the grave of another victim.” No one should fail to try them. Only 50 cents, guaranteed. J. H. Dunavaut & Co. For Sale. Desirous of moving to town, I will sell my place of 40 acres, one mile from town, with good improvements—two central, two good cellars, good outlet for stock. Would make a nice dairy farm. I will sell or trade for other property near. Apply to G. W. McCormick. For Sale - Cheap. The well-established, owned by Oofley & Jackson. Apply to W. H. Corley, Palestine, Ark. The Kind To Have Always Bought, and which has been in use for over 30 years, has borne the signature of and has been made under his personal supervision since its infancy. Allow no one to deceive you in this. All Counterfeits, Imitations and "Just-as-good" are but 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, Paregoric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrhea and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulence. 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 Bean the Signature of The Kind You Have Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Years. The New York Company, a new discovery for the cure of internal and external piles, without pain. Cures where all others have failed. Tubes, by mail, 76 Cents; bottles, 50 cents. JAMES F. BALLARD, Sole Proprietor, - - 310 North Main Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. For sale by Webb & Sanders. LEADERS OF LOW PRICES. BECKER & LEWIS, SELLING in Queensware, Decorated, Fire Brick, Lime, Cement, Plaster Paris, Iron, Wagon Material, Curtains, Wall Paper, Oil Cloth, Carpets, Etc. FURNITURE at Rock Bottom Figures. Will make it to your interest to examine their Stock before purchasing elsewhere. STAR ★ STEAM ★ LAUNDRY CARROLL WOOD, Agent. Call Mondays and Tuesdays, Delivers Fridays and Saturdays ALL WORK GUARANTEED. THE HIST LANDING IN THE STATE, Office at Tipton’s Drug Store, Telephone 2. Flantation lumber, dimension bills for plantation use, etc., either in oak, zum, or poplar, at $10 per foot, may be found of W.C. Ferguson & Co., five miles south of Forrest City. Mr. Geo. G. Marten, manager for the Ark. Co. of the A. T. & T. Co., was in the city the first of the week, arriving from Little Rock Tuesday and remaining till yesterday morning. A gloomy and nervous, and looking on the dark side of things, take a few doses for M. A. Silumons Liver Medicine, and the gloom will disappear. J. H. Hainan At Co. Becker vs. Lewis. Warning Order. In Justice of the Peace Court of Madison County. J. W. Wheeler & Co., plaintiff, Stadolph Lur Bros. Mfg. Co., defendants. The defendants, Studebaker Bros. Mfg. Co., are warned to appear in this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff. J. W. Wheeler & Co. J. I. M. Wheeler, Attorney. Trusted's Sale. Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain trust deed executed to me, by D. P. Ashworth and Lydia A. Ashworth, his wife, and duly recorded in Book of Real and Personal Trust Deeds, page 7, to secure an indebtedness therein mentioned as due to James F. Fife, I will on the first day of February, at the west door of the courthouse, in Forrest City, Arkansas, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in hand, the following described real estate, situated in the county of Franklin, Arkansas, namely: The north half of the northwest quarter of section 15, in township 8 north, range 4 east. Sale is made for the purpose of satisfying the indebtedness secured by said trust deed. Muted the first day of January, 1885. V. MANN, Trustee. ROAD NOTICE. Notice is hereby given, that I will present to the County Court of St. Francis County, Arkansas, on Monday, the 39th day of February, 1885, at the courthouse in Forrest City, Arkansas, the following described real estate: The north half of the northwest quarter of section 15, in township 8 north, range 4 east. Sale is made for the purpose of satisfying the indebtedness secured by said trust deed. Muted the first day of January, 1885. V. MANN, Trustee. January, 1900. A petition to increase the width of that part of the public road in Road District No. six (6) in Madison Township, along the southern boundary of Section Twenty-nine (29) in Township Five (5) north, Range three (3) east, by adding to said road as already established a strip of land thirty-three (33) feet wide across the south side of said Section Twenty-nine (29). JAMES FUSSELL. Forrest City, Ark. Jan. 19, 1900, Commissioner's Sale of Real Estate. Notice it hereby given that under and by virtu#of of a decree of the Chancery Court of St. Francis enmity.Arkansas, rendered on the 14th tlar of Heociabrr. isjy. jn n ci-rtnin caus> therein pending-, wherein H. C Misire, Is plain tiff, and K. K Mooie, et al.. defemlMiits. the uDderslirned a* commissioner of stud court, will on are Saturday, Feb. 17,1900, at the west door of the -Court House. In St. Francis county. State of Arkansas. within tin hours preserltied hy law tor judicial sales, of fer tor sale at public outcry, to the highest tiidder.on a credit of three months troiu day ol sale, the rulloa ltig described real estate, to-wii: Hegiuulng a* the no corner tit section 3 in i t S it. r8e. in St. Francis comity, Arkansas.’ run thence weet on the north boundary line ] of said section. kS.43 chains to a stake : thence south on a line parallel w ith the east bounda ry line of said section. Is .*) challis: thence east on a line parallel with the north line of said section. Ili.ki ohains: thence opr til on the east line »r said section. I - .V- Hindus to place i of tiegiotuiig. contaluiug l.'i trw ut ladd more ! or lest. Note with approved security will be ret. Hired of the purchaser. and a lien retained on the land to secure the pur chase money •4aa y.lV.U0f. C. II. MAULOHr. CuiUtciSsiaaar. F. C. NEEtV. IsTEELY & CHEW, 1 jceneralTommisTflercfaDdise Brd bjDce in Room 3 Beck Building. 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