Forrest City Times Newspaper - Nov 1 1894 to Dec 31 1895, St Francis County, AR *********************************************************** Submitted by: Paul V Isbell Date: 22 Nov 2008 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Chronological Order- Starting November 1894 to DEC. 31, 1895 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Selected Articles in The Paper [Deaths/Births/Marriages/Announcements, and Phone List] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED March 17, 2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: - Main Entry: - First Name: - MI/Prefix: - Note: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forrest City Times Newspaper-Nov. 1, 1894 to Dec. 31, 1895 Articles have been summarized! Paul V. Isbell -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Motto: Forrest City Times: "Fear God, Tell the Truth and Make Money" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deaths: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-16-1894 - Mallory - Walter - - Baptist Sunday School Memorial, by Murray Hambleton, Fred Prewitt and Troy Sanders -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-23-1894 - Fussell - Lucille - Galloway - Mrs. Lucille Galloway Fussell, wife of James Fussell died at the family residence in this city, Tuesday night, Nov. 20, 1894 at 8: 30 o'clock, age 33 years, after an illness of some three weeks. The remains were embalmed by Messrs. Holst Bros., Funeral Directors, of Memphis, and were lying in state during the afternoon of Wednesday. At 5 o'clock the business houses of Forrest City closed, and a large number of friends repaired to the residence to cast a last and sorrowful look at the remains, and follow them in procession, and follow them in sad procession to the Little Rock & Memphis train, which conveyed them to Memphis. They were accompanied by the heart broken husband and older daughter, Annie; by the mother, Mrs. M. C. Galloway, and by Rev. F. E. Taylor and J. W. Beck. Upon arrival in Memphis they were conveyed to the Peabody Hotel, whence the funeral took place yesterday, and all that is mortal of this noble woman now sweetly rests in the beautiful Elmwood Cemetery. The death of Mrs. Fussell cast an awful gloom over Forrest City and elsewhere, wherever she was known. She was a devoted mother of three bright, beautiful and promising children, namely Annie, James and Mary, aged respectively 11, 6 and 4 years. She was a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-23-1894 - Davis - Amanda - Mrs. - Haynes, Ark. -Nov. 20, 1894-Mrs. Amanda Davis, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens of this place, was buried at the cemetery Sunday evening. The deceased has been a resident of this county since 1880, and leaves several children to mourn her loss, among whom are George and H. W. Davis, and Mesdames M. L. Dawson and S. L. Andrews. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-30-1894 - White - Lutie - Mai - Mr. Ed Landvoight went to Memphis Monday night to visit the bedside of Bert White, and attend the funeral of Mr. White's four year old daughter, Lutie Mai, who died Monday at 11: 45 a. m. from the effects of a gunshot wound received Sunday, while on an excursion on the Steamer Golden Gate, plying in the Mississippi river. Mr. White is a brother of Mrs. Landvoight of this city. Accompanied by his children he was taking an outing Sunday, and boarded the steamer for a ride down the river. A party of hunters were aboard, who were shooting ducks, etc., and while in the act of breaching, a Mr. Phillip's gun was accidentally discharged, the charge penetrating the hurricane deck, and lodging in the head of Mr. White's daughter, and in his arms, hands and legs. The child never regained consciousness and died just 24 hours later -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-7-1894 - Bomar - Infant Son - - Mrs. T. C. Merwin was summoned to Lonoke Sunday to attend the bedside of the infant son of Mr. & Mrs. E. E. Bomar, the later her daughter. The little fellow had been unwell several days, and on Saturday the nurse gave him a dose of carbolic acid, mistaking it for paregoric. He lingered until Monday, when death relieved his sufferings. The remains were conveyed to Marianna Wednesday and interred there. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-7-1894 - Ottrey - Tom - - Quite a sad affair occurred near here on Saturday. Ben Henderson and Tom Ottrey had been on a camp hunt for several days, and were returning home Saturday. When several miles north of town, they became separated and were hunting in a strip of woods. After some time Mr. Henderson called to his companion, and received no answer. He then went in search of him, taking the direction whence he had heard the last report of his gun. He found him lying upon the ground and shot through the head, quite dead. The stock of the gun was between his feet and the nuzzle near the chin. His clothing was burning when found. His body was returned to Wheatley, and thence to his home north of town. He was buried at Johnson's graveyard Sunday afternoon. He was about twenty two years of age. He leaves a sister and an aunt to mourn the loss. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-7-1894 - Patterson - J. - W. - J. W. Patterson died at his home in Wheatley, on the evening of the fourth, inst.. Mr. Patterson had been quite ill with pneumonia for more than a week. His death had been expected for several days before it occurred, as he suffered severely at times. He leaves a sorrowing wife and six little children. He had been a consistent member of the Baptist church. By the hands of sorrowing friends the remains were tenderly laid to rest in Johnson's graveyard at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Rev. E. P. Crowe, performed the services at the grave in a touching and elequent manner. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-14-1894 - Jones - Ed - - The result of a quarrel over a bill of fruit trees. Ed Jones fatally wounded, and Joe Shumate and Willis Jones painfully shot. Dr. Emmet Allen dead. The particulars of an attempt upon the life of Joe Shumate, and which resulted in the death of Dr. Emmet Allen, an innocent bystander, reached town Tuesday morning. It seems that Joe Shumate, a fruit tree vendor, a citizen, of Colt, nine miles north of Forrest City, had traded an invoice of trees to a man named Bampson, for one or more hogs, and on Monday started in the buggy to possess the swine. Dr. Emmet Allen, having business in Wynne jumped into the buggy, and they drove off. When they entered the Caldwell place, they met Ed Jones. Shumate stopped and asked Jones to settle for a bill of trees which he had ordered, and payment was refused. Hot words ensued, but Shumate and Allen drove on. Jones took a circuitous route and arrived at the home of his brother, Willis, who lives on the Dodson place three miles from Colt, in Cross county, near Smith chapel. Here he informed his brother of the trouble and procured a hammer less shot gun, and stationed himself at the gate awaiting the arrival of Shumate, who soon put in an appearance, having to pass that way in his journey. The quarrel was renewed and Jones is said to have tried to shoot, but owing to complications of the hammer less shot gun which he did not fully understand, was delayed a few moments and in the meantime, Shumate, who had a gun in the buggy fired the shot taking effect in Jones' stomach. Willis and Zeke Jones then appeared on the scene with a shot gun and pistols, and the firing became general. A shot supposed to have been fired by Ed Jones took effect in the arms of Shumate and Allen, from which the later died 12 hours later, from loss of blood. Later Ed Jones died Wednesday, and it was stated that Willis Jones was dead and Shumate was not expected to recover. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-14-1894 - Allen - Emmet - Dr. - The result of a quarrel over a bill of fruit trees. Ed Jones fatally wounded, and Joe Shumate and Willis Jones painfully shot. Dr. Emmet Allen dead. The particulars of an attempt upon the life of Joe Shumate, and which resulted in the death of Dr. Emmet Allen of Colt, brother of Will, John Q., and Walter Allen, an innocent bystander, reached town Tuesday morning. It seems that Joe Shumate, a fruit tree vendor, a citizen, of Colt, nine miles north of Forrest City, had traded an invoice of trees to a man named Bampson, for one or more hogs, and on Monday started in the buggy to possess the swine. Dr. Emmet Allen, having business in Wynne jumped into the buggy, and they drove off. When they entered the Caldwell place, they met Ed Jones. Shumate stopped and asked Jones to settle for a bill of trees which he had ordered, and payment was refused. Hot words ensued, but Shumate and Allen drove on. Jones took a circuitous route and arrived at the home of his brother, Willis, who lives on the Dodson place three miles from Colt, in Cross county, near Smith chapel. Here he informed his brother of the trouble and procured a hammer less shot gun, and stationed himself at the gate awaiting the arrival of Shumate, who soon put in an appearance, having to pass that way in his journey. The quarrel was renewed and Jones is said to have tried to shoot, but owing to complications of the hammer less shot gun which he did not fully understand, was delayed a few moments and in the meantime, Shumate, who had a gun in the buggy fired the shot taking effect in Jones' stomach. Willis and Zeke Jones then appeared on the scene with a shot gun and pistols, and the firing became general. A shot supposed to have been fired by Ed Jones took effect in the arms of Shumate and Allen, from which the later died 12 hours later, from loss of blood. Later Ed Jones died Wednesday, and it was stated that Willis Jones was dead and Shumate was not expected to recover. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-14-1894 - Jones - Willis - - The result of a quarrel over a bill of fruit trees. Ed Jones fatally wounded, and Joe Shumate and Willis Jones painfully shot. Dr. Emmet Allen dead. The particulars of an attempt upon the life of Joe Shumate, and which resulted in the death of Dr. Emmet Allen, an innocent bystander, reached town Tuesday morning. It seems that Joe Shumate, a fruit tree vendor, a citizen, of Colt, nine miles north of Forrest City, had traded an invoice of trees to a man named Bampson, for one or more hogs, and on Monday started in the buggy to possess the swine. Dr. Emmet Allen, having business in Wynne jumped into the buggy, and they drove off. When they entered the Caldwell place, they met Ed Jones. Shumate stopped and asked Jones to settle for a bill of trees which he had ordered, and payment was refused. Hot words ensued, but Shumate and Allen drove on. Jones took a circuitous route and arrived at the home of his brother, Willis, who lives on the Dodson place three miles from Colt, in Cross county, near Smith chapel. Here he informed his brother of the trouble and procured a hammer less shot gun, and stationed himself at the gate awaiting the arrival of Shumate, who soon put in an appearance, having to pass that way in his journey. The quarrel was renewed and Jones is said to have tried to shoot, but owing to complications of the hammer less shot gun which he did not fully understand, was delayed a few moments and in the meantime, Shumate, who had a gun in the buggy fired the shot taking effect in Jones' stomach. Willis and Zeke Jones then appeared on the scene with a shot gun and pistols, and the firing became general. A shot supposed to have been fired by Ed Jones took effect in the arms of Shumate and Allen, from which the later died 12 hours later, from loss of blood. Later Ed Jones died Wednesday, and it was stated that Willis Jones was dead and Shumate was not expected to recover. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-14-1894 - Gray - A. H. - Dr. - Dr. A. H. Gray, an old and highly respected citizen of Jericho died Wednesday and was buried at McDaniel yesterday. He leaves a wife and daughter, who have the kindly sympathy of all. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-21-1894 - Stanley - Mark - M. - All that remained mortal of Mark M. Stanley, county surveyor, was consigned to mother earth Monday afternoon. Mr. Stanley died quite suddenly and unexpected. Last Thursday, he was taken sick with a chill, which seemed to yield to remedies, and on Saturday morning he went into Hinton's restaurant for his meals, when he was again taken ill, and retired to a bedroom in the rear. No body seemed to realize how ill he was until Sunday morning, when he was found to be unconscious. A physician was called, but too late to do any good, as he was in a congested state. He was removed to the residence of J. B. Moseley, where all attention was paid to him in vain, and his spirit returned to its maker at 9 o'clock Sunday night, December 16, 1894. Mark M. Stanley was a man of considerable ability, and the high compliment has been paid him that he was perfect in his work. He has relatives living in Illinois who have been notified of his demise. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-21-1894 - Philips - Robert - - In Memorial-Died at his residence Near Forrest Chapel church, on Saturday Dec. 15th, Robert Philips. The deceased was a good man-quiet and unassuming in his manners, yet punctual in all his engagements. He had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church for a number of years, and was a loyal contributor to the cause he loved. He left four daughters to mourn their loss, besides other relatives and friends. He was a devoted father, a good provider for his family, and his loss will be sadly felt by the church and the community. We implore the blessings of the Father of orphans upon his children. W. H. Paslay. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-21-1894 - Keunce - Mittie - Miss - Her numerous friends and those of the family regret to learn of the rather sudden and unexpected death of Miss Mittie Keunce, sister of Mesdames Geo. P. Taylor, A. C. Word, Emma Black, and Julia Thompson, which occurred at the residence of the latter, Tuesday night, Dec. 17, 1894 of throat trouble. She was buried Wednesday. She was a kind neighbor and a conscientious christian woman. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-4-1895 - Todd - Infant - - The Times extends sympathy to the Mr. & Mrs. F. P. Todd in the loss of their infant. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-11-1895 - Teal - Mollie - Miss - Quite a little stir was occasioned Tuesday night by the finding of the dead body of an old woman, known as "old Aunt Mollie Teal, " lying by the fireplace in her cabin in the northern portion of the town. Aunt Mollie was of the very retiring disposition and held her self aloof from her neighbors. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-11-1895 - Palmer - Sol - - The following information of the death of an old familiar figure in this town will be received with regret. In letter from St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 2, 1895, he was 71 years of age at his death. Mr. Van Dye. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-8-1895 - Seaborn - Geo. W., Sr. - - Notice as administrator for Geo. W. Seaborn, Sr. estate, a'dmr H. W. Lewis, will on 19th of February, 1895 will file probate. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-15-1895 - Anderson - Bettie - Mrs. - Mrs. Bettie Anderson, sister in law of Dr. W. J. Matthews, and an old and respected citizen of Johnson township, died at her home Sunday night. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-8-1895 - Goodloe - Albert - - Albert Goodloe, nephew of R. P. Mead drowned in Moon lake near Indian Bay during the recent freeze when the ice broke beneath him while skating. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-8-1895 - Vogel - August - - On the sixteenth of February, 1895, the Supreme Dictator of the universe saw fit to remove from our midst brother August Vogel. Committee: Ed Landvoight, J. T. Fondren, Otto B. Rollwage. Age 36, born Oct. 21, 1859 in Baden, Germany, moving from Mansfield, Ohio in 1881, he married Miss Frances Meyer On Nov. 20, 1895. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-8-1895 - Moa - Frank - - Madison-Mr. Holt of Grand Rapids, Mich. arrived here last week. He is brother in law of Frank Moa, whose death we mentioned a couple of weeks ago. Mr. Moa and her four beautiful children left with Mr. Holt for Grand Rapids for residence in the future. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-8-1895 - McGowan - Joseph - - Estate of Joseph McGowan by a'dmr H. A. Martin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-8-1895 - Stout - Russell - - Estate of Russel Stout by a'dmr Philander Littell. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-8-1895 - Wilson - C. W. - - Estate of C. W. Wilson by a'dmr J. S. Fitch. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-8-1895 - Strong - T. C. - - Estate of T. C. Strong by a'dmr Geo. M. Rowland. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-8-1895 - Wilson - Esther - - Estate of Esther Wilson by a'dmr Sam Worrell. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-8-1895 - McCormick - L. A. - - Estate of L. A. McCormick by a'dmr G. W. McCormick. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-8-1895 - Haskell - Newby - - Estate of Newby Haskell by a'dmr H. Manning. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-8-1895 - Dangieu - J. L. - - Estate of J. L. Dangieu by a'dmr J. M. Higgins. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-22-1895 - Smith - Jim - - A Dastardly Murder-A cowardly, cold blooded murder took place last Saturday morning, just four miles north of the city, near the Jim Brown place, on the Newcastle and Wittsburg road. Jim Smith and Henry Webb, both white and neighbors in that vicinity, were the parties to the deed. The day before the killing Webb had cursed Smith's wife. The following morning Smith and his wife started for this place, and Webb, presuming that there intention was to report to the grand jury, which is now in session, waylaid and crushed Smith's head with a hatchet, from which he soon died. He then made a murderous assault on Mrs. Smith injuring her severely, but not fatally. Leaving her he threatened to go to her house and murder her children, which he did not pursue. He is still at large. Henry Webb was arrested Mar. 29, 1895 in Whitehall after writing a letter to Mr. J. M. Brown, saying he was at Joe Jones, Whitehall. Sheriff Williams notified Sheriff Tom Davis of Poinsett Co., and the arrest was made. In October, Webb escaped from jail. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-29-1895 - Mann - J. H. T. - Mrs. - Mrs. Dr. J. H. T. Mann died suddenly at the home of her son in law, Dr. W. W. Bailey of Ft. Smith. She was one of the pioneer citizens of Western Arkansas, being the widow of Dr. J. H. T. Mann. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-29-1895 - Bobo - Minnie - Mrs. - The death of Mrs. Minnie Bobo which occurred Sunday, March 24, 1895, is deeply and sincerely regretted by her large circle of friends. Mrs. Bobo was sister of J. M. Nichols of the J. W. Beck & Co. firm. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-29-1895 - Izard - Wm. H. - - While not wholly unexpected, the death of W. H. Izard, which occurred last Friday, Mar. 22, 1895, cast a gloom over the hearts of his many friends and acquaintances. Born and reared in this community, he was known by all, black and white, and none was ever to say aught of him. The funeral took place at Forrest City Cemetery Sunday morning at 10am. Rev. F. E. Taylor of the M. E. Church presiding under the auspices of the Knights of Honor. Son of James Shackleford and Nancy Brooke (McDaniel) Izard, husband of Annie Sanders. Married Apr. 14, 1880 by B. F. Thomas, Baptist Preacher. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-12-1895 - Strickland - L. H. - - Magistrate of Madison township, Mr. L. H. Strickland died Tuesday night from pneumonia. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-12-1895 - Bruce - C. A. - Rev. - Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce, of the Episcopal church, died this Friday morning at Helena age 77. Funeral tomorrow at 1: 30 p. m. He was northern born, but had resided in Helena for twenty years and in Arkansas for thirty years. He possessed great learning. He leaves a widow, three daughters and one son. He was born in Johannesburg, New York, Mar. 2, 1818, of Scotch-English parentage. He was married to Miss Mattie Dancy last year, who with three daughters and one son by his first marriage survived him. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon, with Rev. C. H. Lockwood presiding at St. John's church, and interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Bruce was the prime mover in the building of six churches, the last one being completed last year in Forrest City. Helena World for complete obit. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-19-1895 - West - J. - - A man by the name of J. West of Griggs township, was admitted into the alms house Wednesday and died the same night. He was badly afflicted with dropsy, and was beyond relief before the doctor could reach him. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-19-1895 - Beasley - G. W. - Mrs. - Mrs. G. W. Beasley, of Johnson township, died Tuesday at an advanced age. She was one of the oldest inhabitants of St. Francis Co., having resided here over a half a century. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-19-1895 - McDonald - Eliza - Mrs. - Mrs. Eliza McDonald passed away Mar. 26, 1895, survived by J. P. McDonald. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-3-1895 - Keysacker - William - Mrs. - Widener-Mrs. William Keysacker died last Sunday morning at her residence on Black Fish bayou, of congestion of the brain. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-10-1895 - Miller - Hattie - Miss - Wheatley-A very sad death occurred here Tuesday, Hattie Miller, a little girl eleven years old, who lived with her grandmother near Wheatley was taken quite suddenly ill about ten o'clock. She began having convulsions and then lost use of her limbs. In a short while she had breathed her last. Dr. J. R. West was sent for in great haste, but when he arrived she had already dead of congestion. She was buried Wednesday in Johnson's graveyard. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-24-1895 - Lane - Annie - Mrs. - Mrs. Annie Lane departed this life at the residence of Mr. W. T. Horton, May 19th at 8 o'clock p. m., and was laid to rest among her departed friends in the old graveyard at Linden. She leaves one son and three daughters by Jas. A. Mason. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-7-1895 - Nash - Olive - Miss - In the midst of the closing festivities of our city schools, there came upon our community, like a thunderbolt from the sky, of the death of Miss Olive F. Nash, aged 19, a member of the class of '96 of the High School. She was the daughter of Mr. A. M. Nash formerly of Forrest City. Mr. Nash married Miss Eda Bell, about twenty years ago, the daughter of Mr. Chas. Bell, one of our oldest citizens. The mother of Olive dying about five years ago, Olive went to live with her aunt in Washington. D. C. for three years, and returned here two years ago to live with her aunt, Mrs. A. C. Hume. Rev. Mr. Marcotte, now supplying the pulpit of the Cumberland Presbyterian church presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-12-1895 - Blanton - J. P. - - Mr. & Mrs. J. P. Blanton have the sincere and heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their deep affliction. The loss of their bright and promising and only child, a boy of some eighteen months age, whose death occurred Monday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-19-1895 - Sallie - A. - Miss - Mr. & Mrs. W. E. Fogg have the sympathy of the Times and many other friends and acquaintances in the loss of Sallie A., their 20 months old baby girl, which died yesterday of brain and spine trouble. The remains were interred in the Hughes cemetery in the afternoon. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-2-1895 - Harris - Paul - - Fell asleep, little Paul, only child of Mr. & Mrs. Percy Harris, aged ten months in Dallas, Texas, on the 11th of June, 1895. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-16-1895 - Crippen - Louren - Miss - Louren, infant daughter of Mr. Taylor Crippen died this week near Colt, and has been brought to Madison for burial. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-23-1895 - Stayton - D. H. - Dr. - Dr. D. H. Stayton, formerly of this county, more recently, of Searcy, died at his home Monday. He is the brother of Judge J. W. Stayton of Newport. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-30-1895 - Barnhardt - Lottie Alley - - Millbrook, Ark. -Aug. 28, 1895-It is with sadness we note that death has entered the home of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Barnhardt and claimed it from their little daughter Lottie Alley. She was five years and three months old. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-30-1895 - Peters - Katie - - W. H. Aldridge as a'dmr for Katie Peters at court. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-30-1895 - Brandan - J. L. - - W. P. Brandon as a'dmr for J. L. Brandon at court. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-30-1895 - Brown - Edwin - - L. N. Brown as a'dmr for Edwing Brandon at court. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-30-1895 - Hatcher - T. A. - - John Gatling as a'dmr for T. A. Hatcher at court. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-30-1895 - Payne - H. W. - - R. W. Payne as a'dmr for H. W. Payne at court -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-30-1895 - Evans - H. - - Jas. Evans as a'dmr for H. Evans at court. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-30-1895 - McPhaul - W. L. - - Mrs. B. F. Williams as a'dmr for W. L. McPhaul at court. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-30-1895 - Worley - John - - A. Ashworth as a'dmr for John Worley at court. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-30-1895 - Rawlinson - John - - E. Duncan as a'dmr for John Rawlinson at court. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-30-1895 - Strickland - Kane - - T. E. Haskins as a'dmr for Kane Strickland at court. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-30-1895 - Hamill - B. F. - - J. W. Mahaffey as a'dmr for B. F. Hamill at court. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-30-1895 - Pemberton - W. F. - - I. Goldberg as a'dmr for W. F. Pemberton at court. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9-6-1895 - Simmons - Mable - - The sweet little jewel and idolized daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. R. Simmons, of near Colt, was called to her home in heaven, Sunday Morning, Sept. 1. 1895. at 7 o'clock, from which no traveler ever returns. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9-6-1895 - Felts - Child - - Jericho-The daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Felts died last week. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9-6-1895 - Hargraves - Child - - Jericho-The two and a half year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Hargraves died Aug. 29. The mother is visiting her sister, Mrs. Perkins, and the father was absent at the death, but was telegramed at once. It was sad indeed to see the father and mother meet. It was buried in McDaniel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9-13-1895 - Nelson - M. L. - - M. L. Nelson, brother of D. L. Nelson, died in Memphis Wednesday. His throat was cut from ear to ear, and it was supposed to be the work of his own hand. Mrs. Emma Nelson, wife of D. L. went over and brought the remains to this city for interment this morning. Later development indicates foul play. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9-13-1895 - Williams - Geo. - - Geo. Williams died Friday of malarial hematuria, at his home in Franks township, and was buried Saturday in the Forrest City Cemetery. Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Williams of Wynne attended the funeral. The deceased leaves a wife and five children. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9-13-1895 - Kingsley - Dr. - - Dr. Kingsley, a practicing physician of the Cut- Off neighborhood; unmarried, and who lived a secluded life, was found dead in his room on the island, near the Cut-Off, Wednesday by Charley Apple. From the advanced stage of decomposition, it is supposed that he had been dead since Tuesday. Esquire Rawlison held an inquest and the verdict was to the effect that the deceased had died from a gunshot wound to the head, appearing to be accidental. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9-13-1895 - Rucker - Ben - - Deputy Sheriff G. N. Laughinghouse while arresting Ben Rucker, and in a struggle, a pistol went of several times, missing the deputy, and fatally wounding Ben Rucker after 24 hours. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9-20-1895 - Cobbs - Earl - C. - The remains of Earl Cobbs, of Wynne, cousin of Miss Anna Lee Cobb and Mrs. J. H. Alley, of this city, was brought here Tuesday for interment in Forrest City cemetery, accompanied by John and Kit Cobb and wives, Mrs. Seaborn and Gus Sparks. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9-20-1895 - Landvoight - Clara Francis - Mrs. - Wife of Ed Landvoight, owner of the Forrest City Times Newspaper: It is with deepest sorrow that we record the death of the loved on who has lain at home and suffered the most excrutiating and racking pain for more than three months. Sorrow for our loss and the loss to others to whom she was near and dear. Thinking of the loss to him who has been her faithful friend and companion for thirty years, who was her unselfish and devoted husband, her other self, and to whom she was more than all the world, and in whom she lived and reigned as a guiding star; thinking of her daughters, Mrs. Powers of Galveston, and Mrs. Vadakin of this city, to whom she was an unselfish and indulgent mother in all that word means; of her grandchildren to whom she was devoted and for whom she "builded many castles"; and for her two sisters, a brother and ourselves to whom she had endeared as a mother by her kindly care and advice, and of Mrs. C. L. Knight, her untiring and devoted friend, and of a throng of other friends to whom she had endeared herself herself in the days of her strength; thinking of these and their loss, we write in ink and tears. But thinking of her and her great suffering, the long and tedious confinement, her beautiful life assuring us of her habitation with God, and that she prayed so earnestly that this cup might be taken from her, and that she might have rest, we are glad for her sake that the inevitable has been fulfilled. For the most part she was conscious until 4: 30 a. m. Saturday, when she seemed in great pain and lapsed into unconsciousness, and at 7: 30 a. m. Sept. 14, 1895, she entered into rest. The funeral was on Sunday at 10: 00 a. m. from the late residence to the Forrest City cemetery for interment, Rev. J. E. Williams presiding. Sept. 20, 1895 Forrest City Times Newspaper. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9-20-1895 - Nelson - Moses - L. - He was born in Carroll County Tennessee March 9, 1861 and died Sept. 11, 1895 in Memphis, Tenn. Death certificate shows Walsh & Sons handled the body. His remains were laid to rest in the Forrest City cemetery last Friday, Rev. James Mason presiding using the beautiful and impressive funeral services of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Obit in Forrest City Times Newspaper Sept. 20, 1895. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9-27-1895 - Conner - Ben - - Ben Conner of Madison died Friday evening of malarial hematuria. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9-27-1895 - Hancock - Gladdis - - Mr. & Mrs. J. K. Hancock of Colt, have the sympathy of all in the loss of their little daughter Gladdis who fell asleep in the arms of Jesus last Friday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9-27-1895 - Hull - J. C. - - J. C. Hull of Madison, died Monday about noon, and was buried at Wittburg Tuesday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-4-1895 - Webb - W. T. - - The sad news that Wm. T. Webb, formerly of this city, recently engaged in the drug business in Brinkley, was dead on Oct. 2, 1895. He had only been ill with an attack of malarial hematuria a few days, and his sudden death is a great shock to his parents, sister and friends here. The remains were brought over this morning and the funeral took place under the auspices of Gen. Forrest Lodge No. 33 K. of P.. Mr. Webb was a popular young business man, and had scores of friends who will miss him. Obit: Forrest City Times Newspaper Oct. 4, 1895. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-4-1895 - Willis - Jeff - - A man named Jeff Willis well known about the dives, was run over and killed on he Iron Mountain road about three miles south of the city Saturday night. When last seen he was drinking and probably fell asleep on the road. The coroner held an inquest and found the train probably hit him about 8 o'clock p. m. and was accidental. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-4-1895 - Leatherwood - Stella - - Stella, daughter of Mr. John Leatherwood was born Sept. 28, 1886, and after a brief illness entered the spirit world Sept. 12, 1895. Recently bereft of her mother, she seemed a ray of light to brighten her dis-consulate father's life. Lula Davis. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-11-1895 - Johnson - R. T. - - The Times had no idea of slighting the memory or R. T. Johnson, by it's failure to note his demise in last week's issue. He died peacefully, of consumption Sept. 28, 1895, and his remains were sent to Holly Springs, Miss. for burial. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-11-1895 - Rutledge - James - - James Rutledge, an old resident, was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. He was complaining for several days, but had so far recovered as to work part of Wednesday. During the night he was attacked with billious colic, but nothing serious was thought of it. Thursday morning, his son Charley, who was sleeping in the same bed, was startled out of his wits on discovering that his father was dead. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-11-1895 - Rutledge - James - Mrs. - Mrs. James Rutledge, died last Sunday. Two children, one a girl of about 12 years, and son Charley are left in the cold world. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-18-1895 - Watson - James - - James Watson, a timber man, died of hematuria yesterday, at the residence of Mrs. Simmons. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-18-1895 - Nimmo - Clem - - Clem Nimmo, a well known citizen of this place, died at the county home Monday morning, and was buried at the cemetery at 3 o'clock the same day. Rev. F. E. Taylor presiding. Clem was a gallant confederate soldier, and after the war proved a good husband and father as he did the soldier, until the demon drink took possession, and from thence he drifted to an untimely grave. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-18-1895 - Featherstone - Elbert - - The friends of the I. P. Featherstone will regret to learn of the death of their son, Elbert, Which occurred at Galveston, Texas, October 9th, under peculiar circumstances. Taking a ride on horseback on the beach, his body was found in about an hours time dead on the beach. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-18-1895 - McCrary - Thomas - - Thomas McCrary, nephew of Jos. Whittenton, died Tuesday of consumption, and was buried at the Forrest City Cemetery, Wednesday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-18-1895 - Hull - Jon - - Jon Hull, one of Madison's most industrious men, died Monday a week ago. He has left a wife and three children to mourn over his death. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-25-1895 - McGowan - Grant - - R. L. Freeland, of Prairie township, came over yesterday morning on the early eastbound train, from Palestine bringing the news of the brutal assassination of Grant McGowan, about 10 o'clock Wednesday night at his home, about four miles north of Palestine, while asleep in his bed with his family. The bed was within two feet of the window, and the assassin fired a shot through a broken pane literally, tearing away the top of the victim's head and setting the pillow on fire as the pistol was so close to the head. There is no clue to the identity of the perpetrators, but it is thought that he knew too much about the killing of Tom Cape and Mrs. Southall, which occurred in that neighborhood in the spring of last year, and that it was with the idea of silencing him forever that this ghastly deed was committed Wednesday night. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-1-1895 - Todd - Thomas - - Thomas Todd, age 22 years, nephew of F. P. Todd died last Sunday near Millbrook. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-1-1895 - Toomer - Thomas - - Thomas Toomer, a barber here for many years past, died Monday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-1-1895 - Brady - S. - Mrs. - Mrs. Brady, the wife of our esteemed jeweler, S. Brady, died at home Tuesday afternoon. Her remains will be interred in Franklin, Ohio. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-8-1895 - Brown - John M. - - Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. John M. Brown died this morning at three o' clock and was buried this afternoon. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-8-1895 - Tarpley - Lady - Miss - Miss Lady Tarpley, of near Haynes, cousin of Messrs. Ezell, and who has visited in Forrest City quite frequently, died last Sunday of malarial hematuria, and was buried at Union cemetery. Revs. Bell and Gardner conducting the religious services. She was engaged to Mr. Asa Keys, of Lee county, who was greatly shocked by her death. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-15-1895 - Cook - George W. - - The death of Mr. George W. Cook, which sad event occurred Sunday night, takes from our midst a familiar, genial face, a kind husband, a liberal neighbor, and true friend. Mr. Cook had been ill several weeks with malarial fever, and though everything was administered to him which science, and love suggested, claimed him for its own, and no human skill could rule otherwise. His remains were interred in the Forrest City cemetery Monday afternoon, and the funeral services were conducted under auspices of Masonic lodge, of which order he was a beloved member. Mr. Cook came to this county in 1873, since which time he has been identified with the business interests of the town, and had accumulated quite a comfortable estate. At the time of his illness, he was perhaps the heaviest man in St. Francis county, weighing upwards of 300 pounds. The bereaved wife and other relatives have the kindest sympathy of the entire community. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-22-1895 - Scott - Jane R. Walker - Mrs. - She has gone to her reward. It is our duty to record the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Jane R. (Walker) Scott, which deplorable event occurred at the family residence in this city, last Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Scott was born near Charlotte, N. C., Feb. 17, 1832, and at the time of her death was 63 years, 8 months, and 28 days old. A brief biological sketch provided by one of her sons gives us the information that in early childhood days, she left Charlotte with her brother, and they located in West Tennessee, where in Fayette County, she met and married Thomas W. Scott, with whom she lived happily until his death, in this city, in 1885, whence they came in 1883. To this union five children were born, four sons and one daughter-all of whom survive her, namely, Dr. W. W. Scott, of Haynes; Esquire James L. Scott, of McDaniel; Chas. B. and Peyton Scott of this city; and Mrs. Esther Gray, now of Marlin, Texas. She has been in bad health for several months, and for six weeks immediately preceding her death, had been suffering with malarial fever. She was a consistent member of the Methodist church. The remains were interred in Danceyville, Tenn., besides those of her father, to which place they were sorrowfully followed by James, Charley, and Peyton. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-6-1895 - Diamond - Ed - - Miss Eula Diamond went to Ringville Sunday to attend the funeral of her cousin Ed. Diamond at that place. The unfortunate young man committed suicide Saturday morning by taking morphine. He left a note to his parents but gave no reason for the rash act. He was about seventeen years of age and a moral young man. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-20-1895 - Malone - Child - - At the poor house last Friday between the hours of 9 and 10 o'clock... one of the most horrific accidents occurred. A Mrs. Malone, an ex-inmate of the poor house is living in one of Mr. G. A. Izard's tenement houses with her two children. On the morning in question Mrs. Malone went over to Mr. Izard for a necessity, and during her absence, her oldest child fell into the fire and was burned to death. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-20-1895 - McGowan - Grant - - Three new boarders were received at the county bastile Saturday evening. They were Ben Thomas, Bill and Dave Williams. They were arrested in Prairie township Saturday. On Sunday, John Swartz, a stave man, was arrested, and likewise placed behind bars. The latter was captured at the home of Mrs. Campbell, L'Anguille township. The quartet were deprived of their of their liberty on a warrant issued by Squire Nelson charging them with the assassination of Grant McGowan. Bill Williams and Ben Thomas were brother-in- laws of the victim of this black plot on Oct. 22, 1895. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marriages: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-14-1894 - Folbre - Claud - A. - 12-14-1894 - Folbre - Claud - A. - Claud A. Folbre and Miss Maud Gurley, were married in Memphis yesterday morning at 8: 30a. m, having gone over on the early morning train. It was a case of "love laughs at lock smiths, " and the happy young couple returned last night. Mr. Folbre is the second son of our popular circuit clerk, T. C. Folbre, and the bride is a daughter of Mrs. O. P. Wolff, wife of our enterprising sheriff. They were met at the train last night by numerous friends. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-21-1894 - Worley - John - A. - 12-21-1894 - Worley - John - A. - Mrs. Cordelia Stout (Oliver) of New Castle, and John A Worley, of Wynne, were quietly married at the home of the bride's brother, Frank Stout, on last Wednesday. Rev. Bickley presiding. They left the next day for Wynne where they will be making their home. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-21-1894 - Baskins - John - - 12-21-1894 - Baskins - John - - Married at the residence of Mr. Grant McGowen, on the 19th inst., Mr. John Baskins to Miss Mattie Boon, W. H. Paslay presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-4-1895 - Franks - Robert - - 1-4-1895 - Franks - Robert - - At the residence of L. P. Smith, on Christmas day, Squire Nelson joined in the bonds of holy matrimony Robt. Franks of this city and Miss Susie Hix, of Troy, Tenn. May every day be a Christmas to them. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-4-1895 - Kennedy - Frank - - 1-4-1895 - Kennedy - Frank - - Frank Kennedy was married to Miss Jennie Johnson Wednesday night at the residence of the bride's father, Geo. Johnson. Squire Nelson presiding -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-4-1895 - Greenacre - George - - Squire N. B. Nelson mentioned that he was having aches and pains Wednesday morning due to the wedding the previous evening of Mr. George Greenacre to Miss Mollie Johnson, the ceremony taking place at the home of the bride, one mile east of town. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-4-1895 - Eldridge - Fenner - T. - Fenner T. Eldridge, of this city, was married to Miss Harvick at Hillsboro, Texas, last Tuesday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-4-1895 - Moore - C. C. - - Palestine had quite a surprise Monday evening in the marriage of Mr. C. C. Moore of Little Rock to Miss Lura Mohler of this city. Rev. J. A. Mason presiding -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-18-1895 - Johnson - W. A. - - Madison-The marriage of Wm. A. Johnson to Miss Nannye Anderson at the residence of the bride's mother last Sunday. Rev. F. E. Taylor presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-18-1895 - Brown - Robert - - One by one the bachelors fall. " We take pleasure in chonicling the marriage of our old friend Robt. Brown to Miss Lucy May, sister to Rev. H. E. May, on the 8th, inst. The marriage took place at the residence of Jas. Brown, brother of the groom. Rev. W. M. Bickley presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-18-1895 - Sullivan - J. O. - - J. O. Sullivan and Mrs. Jennie Becker were united in the holy bonds of matrimony last night at the hotel in Palestine. Rev. J. A. Mason presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-25-1895 - Sharpe - A. L. - - News reached here Sunday of the marriage that afternoon of A. L. Sharpe of Wynne, to Mill Mollie Hamblet of Millwood. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1-1895 - Myers - Joe - - It is seldom we are called upon to records such a happy event as occurred last week on Wednesday evening. We refer to the marriage of Mr. Joe Myers, a trusted employee of the L. R. & M. Railroad, and Miss Eva Hunter, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dan Hunter. While no cards were issued, the residence of the bride's parents was filled with friends and acquaintances. Rev. Father Magill of Brinkley Catholic church presiding. Best man was Robt. A. Myers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1-1895 - Barrow - Eugene - - Married on Wednesday, Jan. 30th, Eugene Barrow to Miss Maud Church, at the bride's residence in Columbia, Tenn. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-8-1895 - Peevey - H. W. - - Newcastle-There was quite an enjoyable gathering at Mrs. Ophelia Wall's on the 30th, being the occasion of the marriage of Mr. W. H. Peevey, son of Hon. R. W. Peevey, and Miss Clea, daughter of the late Dr. T. J. Wall. Rev. E. N. Bickley presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-19-1895 - Colt - Thomas - - 2-18-1885 - Colt - Edwin Thomas - Sr. - (Thanks Loyd Sybert, who has considerable knowledge of S. Francis County)Descendants of Edwin Thomas COLT, Sr. Generation No. 11. EDWIN THOMAS1 COLT, SR. was born September 1861 in New York, and died Bef. 1930 in Poss. Garvin County, Oklahoma. He married FANNIE A. FUSSELL 19 February 1885 in Forrest City, St. Francis County, Arkansas, daughter of JAMES FUSSELL and LOUISA ALSTON. She was born 1862 in St. Francis County, Arkansas. Notes for EDWIN THOMAS COLT, SR.: I believe that Edwin T. Colt was the contractor that completed the Helena branch of the Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad through Taylor's Creek, Telico Township, St. Francis County in 1882. A station was located on the new railroad in Taylor's Creek and named Colt Station. See the entries below: The Missouri Census listed Edwin Colt, 18 as a roomer at the boarding house operated by John and Mary Simpson in the Village of Clarksburg, Moreau Township, Moniteau County, Missouri. Edwin was listed as attending school. E. T. Colt 24 and Fannie Fussell 23 were married 19 February, 1885 in St. Francis County, Arkansas. The marriage was performed by J. M. Clark, V. D. M., and is recorded on page 368, book D. During the period 1886-1889 Edwin and his family were in Colorado. His two daughters, Annie Louise and Daisy M. were born in Colorado. The 1900 Missouri Census listed Edwin T. Colt 38 and his wife, Fannie A. 38 as residing in Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County, Missouri. Edwin was listed as a invalid. Their children; Edwin T. 14, Annie L. 11 and Daisy M 7 all attended school. The birth location (TN) and birth date (Oct 18612) as listed in the census of Fannie conflicted with both anecdotal and Ancestry. com data. The 1910 Oklahoma Census listed Edwin T. Colt 48 and his wife, Fannie A. 48 as renting a home at 330 East 6th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Edwin was listed as unemployed. Children; Edwin T. 24 working as a clerk at a packing company, Annie Louise 21 working as a stenographer and Daisy M. a student. The census still listed Fannie as born in Tennessee. The 1920 Oklahoma Census (difficult to read) listed Edwin T. Colt (?58) as a patient in a sanitarium at (23) (Raney Ave) Pauls Valley, Garvin County, Oklahoma. Loyd Sybert Notes for FANNIE A. FUSSELL: Family Data Collection - Individual Records Record about Fannie Fussell Name: Fannie Fussell Spouse: E T Colt Parents: James V Fussell, Louisa Alston Birth Place: St Francis Co, Forrest City, AR Birth Date: 1862 Marriage Place: Forrest City, St Francis Co, AR Marriage Date: 19 February 1885 The 1920 Oklahoma Census listed Fannie A. Colt 57 as an officer and teacher at the State Training School in Whitehead Township, Garvin County, Oklahoma. It appears she took employment at the training school to be near her husband Edwin T. Colt, a patient in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. The 1930 Oklahoma Census listed Fannie A. Colt 68 years old and a widow residing at 715 NE Eleventh Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. She owned her home valued at $5, 500. She was listed as unemployed but she took in roomers; Edith Grisco 25 and what appeared to be her sister, Willie 19; a couple, Jess Adcock 35 and Leone 29; Lillian Anderson 6 and a male, Leonard 8 listed as one-fourth Choctaw Indian. There was no indication as to who Lillian Anderson or the Choctaw Indian, Leonard were related to. Loyd Sybert Children of EDWIN COLT and FANNIE FUSSELL are: 2. i. EDWIN THOMAS2 COLT, JR., b. February 1886, Missouri. 3. ii. ANNIE LOUISE COLT, b. March 1889, Colorado. iii. DAISY M. COLT, b. July 1892, Colorado. Notes for DAISY M. COLT: Daisy M. Colt and her brother, Edwin T. were listed with their brother-in-law, Paul C. Aderholt in Oklahoma City in the 1920 Census. Generation No. 22. EDWIN THOMAS2 COLT, JR. (EDWIN THOMAS1) was born February 1886 in Missouri. He married MARGARET 29 August 1923 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. She was born 20 March 1894 in High,, Texas, and died 30 November 1978 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Notes for EDWIN THOMAS COLT, JR.: Edwin T. Col -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-22-1895 - Hornsby - J. K. - - J. K. Hornsby and Miss Molly Swinea were quietly married at the residence of the bride in Forrest City Monday afternoon, Feb. 18, 1895. Rev. J. A. Mason presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-1-1895 - Sanders - Chas. H. - - On Wednesday evening, Mr. Chas. H. Sanders, Cashier at the Bank of Eastern Arkansas married Miss Mary B. Mosley at the residence of Mr. John Cotton. Rev. E. F. Taylor presiding. The couple caught the train for Middle Tennessee to visit his mother at Mt. Juliet and other relations in Lebanon. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-15-1895 - Spearman - Tom - - The First Baptist Church was crowded Wednesday night with the elite of Forrest City society, it being the occasion of the marriage of Tom Spearman, I. W. Mallory & Co. employee, to Mattie Gatewood, daughter of Ben Gatewood. Elder J. M. Suggs presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-22-1895 - Brown - John - - Miss Blanche Owen and John Brown were married on the 21st in Blackfish. Squire Duncan presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-29-1895 - Bird - E. T. - - Widener-E. T. Bird and Miss Hattie Steward were married Sunday, March 24th, 1895. Squire Dave Duncan presiding at the bride's mothers residence. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-29-1895 - Kendrick - W. W. - - Widener-W. W. Kendrick and Miss Fannie Wilson were married at the residence of J. W. McCullard, Wednesday March 27th, 1895, Squire Duncan presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-29-1895 - Sanders - Jas. G. - - Mr. Jas. G. Sanders and Miss Bertie Fizer were married at the residence of the bride's father, Monday evening. The Rev. F. E. Taylor of the M. E. Church. Groom is son of Prof. J. B. Sanders, bride is daughter of N. B. Fizer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-19-1895 - Soden - W. T. - - Last Wednesday night at the Methodist church in Wynne, the occasion of the marriage of W. T. Soden to Miss Maude E. Harris. Rev. F. E. Taylor presiding -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-26-1895 - Swan - Sam - - Sam Swan and Miss Mattie Parrott, of New Castle, were married on afternoon of Tuesday. Rev. Mr. Bickley presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-26-1895 - Barrow - Tom - - Next Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock in the Episcopal church, Marianna, Mr. Tom Barrow of this city will Wed Miss Carrie Chew, of Gibsland, La.. Rev. C. H. Lockwood presiding. A few weeks ago the young couple did not know each other, and met by chance, Miss Chew was visiting Mrs. T. C. Merwin, her aunt. Miss Chew is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. R. E. Chew, a prominent merchant of Gibsland, La. Mr. Barrow is the junior member of Gorman & Barrow of this city. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-26-1895 - Hodges - Jesse Jr. - - Yocona-Married at the residence of Mr. Sam Jolly in Yocona, on the 23rd, inst., Jesse Hodges Jr. to Miss Cora Hamlet, Squire J. L. Scott presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-26-1895 - Hartzell - Willard - - Blackfish Township-Mr. Willard Hartzell and Miss Dallas Golightly, of Blackfish township, were married Sunday night at 7 o'clock, at the residence of the bride's father. Squire Dave Duncan presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-3-1895 - Bivins - Joe - - Joe Bivins of the Cut-off was married to Mrs. Mollie Crampton, last Sunday week. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-24-1895 - Wintker - Frank - - Madison-At the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Harriet Dougherty last Sunday night, Mr. Frank Wintker, from Clarendon, and Miss Maggie Thompson. Rev. Neil Gardner presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-24-1895 - Wellford - A. J. - - Widener-A. J. Wellford was married to Mrs. Georgie Foster, at Widener Wednesday night. Squire Abe Duncan presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-31-1895 - Armstrong - John - - Colt-John Armstrong and Miss Delia Snowden, of New Castle, were quietly joined in holy matrimony, Sunday by Rev. E. N. Beckley at his residence. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-21-1895 - Pointer - Robert - - In the presence of quite a crowd of spectators, Robert Pointer was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Minerva Tems, in the office of Squire Raiford Tuesday afternoon. The couple was black. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-26-1895 - Bach - Adam - - Clarendon-At the Davis house, at 3: 15pm, July 21, Mr. Adam Bach, of Newport, Ark., and Miss Lalla Rookh Casteel, of Forrest City, daughter of a wealthy farmer here. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-2-1895 - Allen - A. C. - - Married at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. T. W. Yerzley, one and a half miles south of Forrest City Tuesday morning, July 30, 1895. Mr. A. C. Allen of Brinkley, to Miss Annie Yerzley, Rev. F. E. Taylor presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-9-1895 - Sanders - Harvey - - Prof. & Mrs. J. B. Sanders, went to Duvall's Bluff Tuesday to witness the marriage of their son, Harvey, to Miss Mary E. Lovejoy. M. D. Harvey has been manager of the Gates Mercantile in Duvall's Bluff for a number of years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-16-1895 - Davenport - Dan - - At the Methodist Church on Sunday evening last, by Rev. Mr. Manville, Miss Sophia Rule to Mr. Dan Davenport, both of this city. Lonoke Democrat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9-13-1895 - Leiper - S. H. - - Mr. S. H. Leiper, the brilliant young editor of the Arkansas Meteor, Malvern, Arkansas, and Miss Annie Nall, a charming young lady formerly of this city, were united in the binds of matrimony by the Rev. Mr. Bickley, at Colt, Tuesday evening. Mr. S. J. Powell of Bald Knob, and Miss Jennie McCain, of Pine Bluff, were instrumental in the consummation of the couple's wishes, without consulting the wishes of relatives. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9-13-1895 - Landon - Lewis - Grafton - Cards are out announcing the marriage of Mr. Lewis Grafton Landon, to Miss Eola Fitzpatrick, which will occur at the house of the bride's parents, Wednesday, 3 o'clock p. m., Sept. 251895. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9-20-1895 - Brooks - Paul - - Paul Brooks, of Wheatley, and Miss Blanche Nichols, of this city, will be married next Wednesday night at 8: 30 o'clock at the home of the bride's brother, J. M. Nichols. Eld. J. H. Paslay presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9-27-1895 - Levy - Gus - - Mrs. Rebecca Davis, proprietor of the second hand clothing store in the Dye Building on Front Street, was married Monday to Gus Levy, brother of the North Washington street merchant. The marriage occurred in a Beale street store in Memphis, and the clerk left in charge of the store was in love with her and was upset upon the arrival of Mr. Levy who demanded the keys, the clerk now works in Marianna. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-25-1895 - McCormick - George W. - - The residence of Mrs. Jennie P. Hodges, one mile south of this city, the happy blending of spring, autumn and spring, so to speak, at 3: 30 p. m. on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 22, 1895, the occasion was the marriage of George W. McCormick to Mrs. Jennie P. Hodges, County Judge J. S. R. Cowan presiding. Both groom and bride are in robust health and strength, at the age of 67 and 56 years, respectively. Both parties to the union are well and favorably known throughout this section of country and in Memphis, and hosts of friends are well wishers in their new role. Immediately after the ceremony quite a surprise was sprung upon the audience who had gathered to witness the proceedings of the occasion, by the appearance of J. G. Boyle upon the scene announcing that he and Miss V. M. McCormick, daughter of Mr. G. W. McCormick, had been married one week prior to the aforesaid occasion. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-25-1895 - Boyle - J. G. - - Immediately after the ceremony for bride's father, Mr. George W. McCormick and Mrs. Jennie P. Hodges marriage ceremony on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 22, 1895, quite a surprise was sprung upon the audience who had gathered to witness the proceedings of the occasion, by the appearance of J. G. Boyle upon the scene announcing that he and Miss V. M. McCormick, had been married one week prior to the aforesaid occasion. Mr. Boyle is a trusted employee of the Little Rock and Memphis railroad. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-8-1895 - Bryan - Jas. - - Esq. J. L. Scott, of McDaniel, was in town yesterday and reports the marriage of Jas. Bryan and Miss Katie Casey. which occurred Oct. 27th, at his residence with him presiding. Quite a large number of friends from Haynes were present. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-8-1895 - Hughes - Jim - - Jim Hughes and Miss Mindia Sample were married Sunday in Franks township, Squire J. L. Scott presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-8-1895 - Millen - Ch. S. - - At 7 o'clock Tuesday evening in the parlor of the Cotton Belt hotel, Brinkley, by the Rev. E. J. Williams, rector of the St. Luke's Episcopal church. Miss Anna H. Savage, one of Brinkley's most charming young ladies, was married to Dr. Ch. S. Millen, a promising young dentist, late of Ann Arbor, Michigan. None but the family and Dr. & Mrs. Stimson were present, the bride being given away by the mother, Mrs. J. W. Savage. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-15-1895 - Trapp - Sydenham B. - - Married at the residence of the bride's parents, Capt. & Mrs. W. H. McDaniel, 3: 30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Miss Nannye McDaniel and Mr. Sydenham B. Trapp, of Anniston, Alabama, Rev. Mr. Culver of the Methodist church in Anniston, Alabama presiding. The bride is the second daughter of Capt. & Mrs. W. H. McDaniel, the groom is the son of Mr. & Mrs. S. B. Trapp, of the firm of Trapp, Tyler & Co., wholesale grocers, Anniston, Ala. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-15-1895 - Stewart - Mark - - Mark Stewart, and Mrs. Smith, of near Widener, were married Wednesday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-15-1895 - Hodges - C. Louis - - C. Louis Hodges and Miss Alice Myrick were happily married in the presence of a few friends, at the residence of the bride's parents at Haynes last Sunday, Rev. Gardner presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-29-1895 - Rodding - Sidney B. - - Miss Emily Cummings, formerly of this city, daughter of Dr. J. B. Cummings, deceased, was married at the residence of her grandfather, Col. Geo. W. Atkins, at Little Rock, Tuesday night to Sidney B. Rodding, who is prominent in social and business circles of the Rose City. Capt. J. W. Beck of this city attended the wedding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-29-1895 - Craig - Robt. - - Mrs. Julia A. Ursery, recently divorced from a man named Eno, was married at her residence in north Forrest City Wednesday to Robt. Craig of Kansas. Squire N. B. Nelson presiding. Craig is the man who claims to have been held up and robbed near the Episcopal church Thursday night of last week. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-6-1895 - McFarland - Mrs. - - Mrs. McFarland went to Helena Sunday morning and was met by J. W. Carter, a carpenter, formerly of this city, and they proceeded to get married as quickly as possible. Mrs. Carter returned Monday and is packing up preparatory to moving to Helena. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-6-1895 - Pinkston - Peter - - Peter Pinkston and Miss Susie B. Jackson were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. Neal Gardner of Widener, last Sunday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-13-1895 - Vaccaro - Andrew - - The home of Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Alley was comfortably filled with relatives and friends Monday afternoon to witness the wedding nuptials of their daughter, Pearl, who was happily married to Mr. Andrew Vaccaro, at 4: 30 that afternoon. Rev. Father Towkig of the Catholic church presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-13-1895 - Pipkin - A. - - Mr. A. Pipkin of Hot Springs, was married to Miss Jolly of St. Francis county at the county clerks office. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-27-1895 - Neely - Jeff - - Mr. Jeff Neely and Miss May Brookes were married at Wheatley last Sunday evening by Rev. N. B. Fizer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-27-1895 - Williams - Henry - - Henry Williams got himself in quite a pickle the early part of the week. He was in the barber shop, and when he left he inadvertently donned the Price McDaniel's coat. His mental tribulation upon finding this result can be understood when it was his marriage license in the coat authorizing his marriage to Miss Lula Speer of L'Anguille township. After an energetic chase, Price was found and garments exchanged. The wedding took place as planned in the home of the bride's father, J. L. Speer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-27-1895 - Clark - Thomas - - Squire D. Duncan, of Widener, was in town yesterday and informed us that he had performed a wedding ceremony for Thomas Clark and Miss Maggie Houston at the home of the bride's father, Mr. Billie Houston, at Widener on Christmas day. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-27-1895 - Houston - Hiram - - Later Christmas day, Squire D. Duncan of Widener performed a marriage ceremony for Hiram Houston and Mrs. McKinney at the residence of F. W. DeRossitt. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BIRTHS: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-4-1895 - Nichols - Baby Girl - - Mrs. John M. Nichols presented her husband with a baby girl Saturday night. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-11-1895 - Wylds - Dan - - On Thursday, the 4th, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Wylds were blessed with the birth of a baby boy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-18-1895 - Hinton - R. E. - - Mr. & Mrs. R. E. Hinton entertained the shining visitor, "Angel", last Monday, It is a girl. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-25-1895 - Williams - W. E. - - Lucky man is Sheriff Williams. Last Sunday his wife gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1-1895 - Payne - Iverton - - Wheatley-There was born on Saturday night to Mr. & Mrs. Iverton Payne, a large healthy baby boy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1-1895 - Stout - J. F. - - J. F. Stout, is the happiest man in the Newcastle neighborhood. A short time ago his wife presented him with two of a kind, twin boys. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1-1895 - Giles - J. A. - - There is nothing sweeter than a little girl, remarked J. A. Giles, when his wife announced that addition to his family last Sunday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-22-1895 - Litton - Arthur - - Arthur Litton was the happiest man in town Wednesday, his wife presented him with a fine baby boy in the morning. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-1-1895 - Norton - N. W. - - Born to Mr. & Mrs. N. W. Norton, on Friday, a beautiful girl baby. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-1-1895 - Nash - W. E. - Mrs. - A big baby boy was born to Mrs. W. E. Nash Sunday morning. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-12-1895 - Mallory - Ed - - Last Saturday Mrs. Ed Mallory presented her husband with a fine healthy baby boy. Consequently Ed's smile is pleasant to behold. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-10-1895 - Campbell - S. C. - - S. C. Campbell and wife rejoice th in a 10. 5 pound boy who arrived on Monday morning. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-24-1895 - Folbre - T. C. - - A broad, satisfying smile illumed the countenance of our county court clerk last Monday. It is a great, big boy, and makes an even half dozen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-19-1895 - Tipton - J. H. - - J. H. Tipton, the genial and entertaining druggist, wears a broad smile and a happy proud gleam in his eye, Mrs. Tipton presented him with a fine 10 pound baby girl Monday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-23-1895 - Buford - Walter - - Mr. & Mrs. Walter Buford are rejoicing over the advent of a 10 pound bouncing baby boy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-18-1895 - Wolff - O. P. - Marshall - Marshall O. P. Wolff was made exceedingly happy today with the advent of a beautiful baby girl at his house. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-18-1895 - Moseley - Harry - - A little stranger came into the home of Mr. & Mrs. Harry Moseley last Thursday week. It was a boy, and Harry can hardly stay on the ground. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-20-1895 - Delano - Robt. - - The home of Mr. & Mrs. Robt. Delano is rejoicing over the birth of a bouncing baby girl. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-27-1895 - Sanders - Jim - - A fine baby girl made her appearance at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Jim Sanders yesterday. All parties doing splendidly, including Grandpa Fizer who is the happiest man in town. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANOUNCEMENTS: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-15-1894 - Crowley Ridge Institute - - - Crowley Ridge Institute was opened with a new building, new faculty, and new management for the higher education of both sexes, will be opened for the reception of new pupils eff. 11-15-1894. All pupils, resident within the School District of Forrest City, between the ages of 6 and 21 will be admitted to All Classes in the Primary and Intermediate Departments Free of Charge. Tuition applies for those over or under the age, and for collegiate classes. Walter Gorman, Secretary, and F. M. Malone, Principal. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-4-1895 - Hodges - Sam - - E. J. Badinelli, of Wynne, was in town Wednesday on business. He gave us a pleasant call while here, and tells us that Sam Hodges will preside at the Green Tree Saloon this year. Sam is a very popular young business man, and will no doubt receive a fair share of business of the county in their line. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-4-1895 - Nash - W. E. - - The community will regret to learn of the alarming symptoms of an unbalanced mind of W. E. Nash, photographer. For some time past his eccentricities have been marked, but no attention was paid more than to attribute it to his crankiness. Last night his condition grew worse. He cast everything within reach into the fire. His condition is contributed to severe illness last summer. Steps will be taken to take him to Little Rock for medical treatment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-11-1895 - Crowley Ridge Institute - - - Twenty new pupils have been enrolled within the past week, bringing the enrollment up to 250 pupils.. Among the new pupils may be mentioned, Miss Pearl Hale, Of Marianna, Ark., Will Caldwell, of Caldwell, Bruce Smith, McDaniel, Earnest Fitzpatrick, New Castle, Edwin Colt, Montrose, Colo., Lizzie Vogel, Memphis, Tenn., Ethel Hughes, Haynes, Redford Cherry, Gainesville, Texas. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-18-1895 - St. Francis Co. Jail - - - The following list of inmates and their alleged crimes: Jim Cannon, murder; Will Guess, murder; Chas. Bobo, assault and robbery; Henry Garrett, assault with intent to kill; Jack Hardy, arson; John Rafferty, selling whiskey; Will Simmons, carrying a pistol. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-25-1895 - State Representative - - - St. Francis Co. -William J. Matthews -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-25-1895 - Davis - Jefferson - Mrs. - Mrs. Jefferson Davis has just obtained possession of her deceased husband's memoirs as a result of a suit with publishers, and hopes soon to obtain the sheet and plates of his "Short History of the Confederacy". -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-25-1895 - County Court News - - - The following are the bids to operate the ferry at Madison for the year 1895, and show that people know how to value their work: J. G. Trotman-$350; Tom Cobble-$257; W. A. Scales-$660; D. Thorn-$395; J. H. Fisher-$350; Peter Covington-$700; A. Reed-$844. Mr. Tom Cobble was awarded the contract for low bid. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-25-1895 - County Court News - - - The following are the bids received for the keeping of the paupers for the year 1895: McDougal & Wingo-$10 per head; J. S. Crawford-$12. 50 per head; Geo. Izard-$10. The contract was renewed with Geo. Izard. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-25-1895 - County Court News - - - Dr. C. C. White was appointed the county physician at the rate of $200 per annum. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-25-1895 - County Court News - - - Administrators Approved: W. E. Williams adm'r. Mark Stanley; L. F. Dunn adm'r Albert J. Bowen; Thos. Phillips adm'r Bob Phillips; W. Lewis adm'r G. W. Seaborn Sr. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-25-1895 - Whitecaps - - - John David of Dark Corner, was in town Wednesday. On Dec. 1st, he was anonymously warned to discharge all laborers on his place, or suffer the consequences. He did so, and says he has "no fight to make on the white caps. " -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-25-1895 - Price McDaniel - - - Price McDaniel and family left for Hot Springs last Sunday, on account of Mr. Mc's health, he being sorely inflicted with rheumatism. Prof. Geo. L. Jackson will take charge of McDaniel's farm and business. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1-1895 - Notice to Ferry Boat Builders - - - County Judge Cowan announced the bids will be received for building a new Madison ferry, bids due by Feb. 4, 1895. On Feb. 25 it was announced that J. W. Beck won the bid with $147. 50. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-8-1895 - Sinking of Cyclone - - - Madison-Martin Bartuschen was in Madison Tuesday and said the Cyclone, the gasoline boat that lay here for some time, blew up near the Cut-Off, totally destroying the boat, all the crew and passengers, some eight or nine passengers, no names were obtained. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-8-1895 - Claud Miller - - - About Dec. 16th, the 9: 40 train from Memphis brought to this city a young man who proved by the seaman's discharge to be Claud Miller. He enquired of his cousin G. W. Kirby. He never made it to the Kirby home and is reported to be a a victim of foul play -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-8-1895 - Izard - John - Dr. - Wheatley-Dr. John Izard visited his two sisters, Mesdames. Beauchamp and Hemenway the first of the week. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-8-1895 - Williams - - - Wheatley-Mr. & Mrs. Williams are the proud possessors of a fine baby boy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-22-1895 - N. B. Forrest Confederate Encampment - - - Their will be a meeting on Saturday at 2 pm at The Times office for an business of an important nature. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-1-1895 - Widener - John - - Widener station was represented in town Monday in the person of John Widener, for whom the station was named. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-1-1895 - Gurley - Ed - Captain - Captain Ed Gurley, of Madison, has procured captain and engineer's license and is in charge of the little steamer Marguerite. Sailing on the St. Francis river to pursue general freighting, timber towing, and stave business. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-1-1895 - Johnson - Bud - - Wheatley-Bud Johnson and family have moved out in the country on one of Israel Goldberg's places. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-8-1895 - Canning Factory Sold - - - The Forrest City Canning Factory was sold at private sale Tuesday by A. M. Nash Company, to the Tennessee Pickle Co., and has been removed to the suburbs of Memphis. Mr. C. T. O'Ferrell, the general manager of the pickle company preferred to remain here but the excessive freight rates made the move necessary. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-15-1895 - Knight - C. L. - Captain - Col. H. Brelsford of Anderson, Indiana was a visitor in the city Wednesday on business and visiting relatives, Capt. C. L. Knight. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-15-1895 - Alley - W. H. - Dr. - Dr. W. H. Alley went to St. Louis Wednesday night to procure pure vaccine virus for the purpose of vaccinations of every man, woman and child. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-15-1895 - Small Pox Quarantine - - - March 12, 1895-Be it resolved that a quarantine against the small pox be imposed henceforth. Committee: Pres. J. E. Stone; Dr. W. H. Alley; E. T. Gray; and Ed Landvoight. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-29-1895 - Izard - John - Dr. - Dr. John Izard of Snapp, has located his practice here. Augusta Sentinel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-29-1895 - Postmaster - - - Judge R. T. Scott has been appointed Postmaster here in Forrest City. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-29-1895 - City Waterworks - - - The well for the waterworks has reached a depth of 350 feet with no water yet. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-29-1895 - Taylor - George - General - Gen. Geo. P. Taylor went to Memphis Friday to meet with his niece, Miss Lena O'Brien of Oklahoma Territory. They stayed until Saturday so they could attend Moody and Sankey evangelists meeting. She will stay in Forrest City for some time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-29-1895 - Institute Teachers Enrolled - - - The following teachers were enrolled: Mrs. B. D. Hatcher; Miss I. Freeman; S. M. Blalock; F. M. Malone; W. H. Prewitt; W. P. Mason; Milas McCrary; C. B. Scott; W. J. Lanier; Lula Davis; Miss Benson; Lollie Davis; Mrs. C. R. Ross; Miss Florence Davenport; Minnie Crippen; and Willie James. Prof. J. B. Sanders presiding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-5-1895 - Gordon - J. B. - General - Gen. J. B. Gordon, commanding United Confederate Veterans, advises of reunion in Houston, Texas on 22nd to 25 May, 1895. Commander Sanders of the N. B. Forrest Encampment called a meeting on Apr. 18 to discuss the matter. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-5-1895 - McDaniel - - Misses Bernice and Nora McDaniel of Haynes and Bonair respectively, are visiting in the city with Mrs. L. Rollwage. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-5-1895 - Womens Suffrage Meeting - - Many of us are at variance with Mrs. Lide Merriweather on the question of Women's Suffrage, but all who hear her, will be highly and profitably entertained. She is an elequent and brainy woman, and in addition to urging the alleged importance of Women's Suffrage, her lectures sparkle with wit and pathos. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-5-1895 - New Road to Madison - - Judge Cowan reviewed the proposed new road to Madison Tuesday, and was enthusiastically impressed with its beauty and convenience. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-5-1895 - Small Pox Quarantine - - - The state board of health has reported that the epidemic was prevented by the localities in Arkansas and at present the disease in under control. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-12-1895 - New Marshall - - - The new Marshall, O. P. Wolff, took charge of the peace and dignity of the city yesterday, and he looks in every way the guardian angel. G. Newman Laughinghouse was sworn in to replace Dep. Sheriff O. P. Wolff by Sheriff Williams who exhibits rare tact in selecting deputies. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-12-1895 - Izard - R. J. - - R. J. Izard of Howell Station was in the city yesterday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-12-1895 - Haven - Emma - Miss - Miss Emma Haven returned from Memphis Monday after a pleasant two weeks visit to her sister. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-12-1895 - Lovejoy - J. M. - - Wheatley-J. M. Lovejoy is teaching school at Goodwin. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-19-1895 - Sallis - Ben - - Ben Sallis was arrested in Caldwell last Friday and confined in the jail at this place on a charge of illicit distilling in Mississippi. Mr. White, an U. S. Deputy took charge of Sallis Monday and conveyed him to Helena for a hearing before the U. S. Court. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-19-1895 - Laughinghouse - F. - Mrs. - Mrs. F. Laughinghouse and family left for Fayetteville Tuesday to join her husband. Newman Laughinghouse accompanied as far as Little Rock. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-19-1895 - Sutton - Oliver - - Oliver Sutton last week killed a gar in Blackfish lake measuring seven and a half feet in length. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-19-1895 - Williams - Mollie - Miss - Miss Mollie Williams, a very charming young lady of Dark Corner, who has been visiting her sisters, Mrs. G. W. Cook and Miss Belle Williams of this city, for the past two weeks, returned home Wednesday morning. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-19-1895 - Hancock - J. K. - - J. K. Hancock, was in town Wednesday. He will commence business in Colt about the 1st. Success to him. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-19-1895 - Lindsey - John - - John Lindsey has bought the interest of G. N. Laughinghouse in the cattle business of Grobmyer and Laughinghouse. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-19-1895 - Rollwage - F. - - F. Rollwage, left Sunday for Cincinatti, where he will reside during the summer months. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-19-1895 - Boyle - E. - Madame - Madame E. Boyle moved into the new quarters the first of the week, and has a beautiful store. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-19-1895 - Tennessee Derby - - - Messrs. Chas. Lewis, T. C. Folbre Jr., and C. A. Walker of this city took part in the Tennessee Derby Horse Race at Memphis. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-19-1895 - Municipal Officers - - - Mayor-H. W. Winthrop; Recorder-P. D. Doyle; Treasurer-J. M. Nichols; Marshall-O. P. Wolff; Aldermen-J. Fussell; J. D. Baugh; Walter Gorman; L. R. Grobmyer; C. H. Havens; -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-19-1895 - Magistrates-Madison Township - - - P. T. Raiford J. P. -Forrest City; N. B. Nelson-J. P.; Chas. F. Brown-Cooper -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-19-1895 - County Officers - - - Judge-Jn. S. R. Cowan-Lulu; Sheriff-W. R. Williams; Clerk-T. C. Folbre; Treasurer-O. R. Hambleton; Assessor-James Brown; Surveyor-D. Davis; Coroner-N. P. Beauchamp-Wheatley; County Examiner-Prof. J. B. Sanders. All Forrest City unless other city shown. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-26-1895 - Sanders - J. T. - Dr. - Dr. J. T. Sanders, Ph. G., familiarly known as "Bap, " returned from St. Louis where he finished his studies and graduated with honors, number 3 in a class of 48. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-3-1895 - Izard - W. H. - Mrs. - Mrs. A. D. McDaniel of Bonair was a guest of Mrs. W. H. Izard today. The first of the week she also entertained Mesdames. Geo. L. Jackson and T. R. Hoshall. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-3-1895 - Clifton - W. T. - - W. T. Clifton received his appointment last week as magistrate for Madison township, vice Lee Strickland, deceased. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-3-1895 - Massie - J. M. - Dr. - Clarion Ledger, Jackson, Miss. -Dr. J. M. Massie left this evening for Forrest City, Ark., where he goes to practice his profession, dentistry. It is reported that he has been offered a partnership with an old established practitioner, Mr. H. P. Dooley -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-3-1895 - City Waterworks - - - The Guerrant Water Company of Memphis, who constructed last August to furnish this city with a supply of water, has succeeded in getting a supply at 362 feet from a depth of 465 feet. The water is of excellent quality with a quantity evident of a strong supply. The company are now erecting a wind mill for pumping power, which when completed, the city will lay the mains upon the principal streets where they can be tapped by property holders. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-3-1895 - McCarley - Carrie - Miss - Wheatley-Miss Carrie McCarley left Tuesday for Athens, Ala., where she will reside with her brother. She had made her home here with her uncle, Dr. N. P. Beauchamp for four years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-10-1895 - Havens - C. H. - Captain - With his usual spirit of enterprise Capt. C. H. Havens has erected a bright new fence in front of his dwelling which adds much to the general appearance of his beautiful abode. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-10-1895 - Delegate to the Confederate Reunion in Houston - - - Capt. Ed Landvoight was elected to represent the N. B. Forrest Encampment in Houston on May 22 as their representative to the United Confederate Veterans. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-17-1895 - Confederate Monument-Camp Douglas, Illinois - - - May. 13, 1895, Monument in honor of 6, 000 Soldiers of the Confederate Army Who Died between 1862 and 1865, while Prisoners at Camp Douglas, Chicago will be dedicated May 30, in Oakwoods Cemetery. Some of the noted Confederates who will participate in the ceremonies: Gen. John C. Underwood was delegated to raise money for the monument. Lieut. Generals John B. Gordon. U. S. Senator Georgia; W. L. Cabell, Washington; Wade Hampton, Washington; James Longstreet, Gainesville, Ga.; Stephen D. Lee, Mississippi; Major Generals John W. Daniel, U. S. Senator, Virginia; Henry T. Stanton, Kentucky; Fitzhugh Lee, Virginia; Harry Heth, Washington; S. G. French, Florida; E. C. Walthall, U. S. Senator, Mississippi; M. C. Butler, S. Carolina; L. L. Lomax, Washington; Brigadier Generals Marcus J. Wright, Washington; Frank C. Armstrong, Washington; Eppa Hunton, U. S. Senator, Virginia; Joseph O. Shelby, Missouri; William H. Payne, Washington; Basil W. Duke, Kentucky; Fayette Hewitt, Kentucky; C. A. Evans, Georgia; Joseph H. Lewis, Kentucky; Colonels J. B. Irwin, Washington; Charles H. Dorsett, Washington. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-17-1895 - Property Tax Notice - - - Clerk and Commissioner T. C. Folbre listed all the delinquent taxes due for 1894, and that they would be sold at auction if not paid on or about the second Monday in June, 1895. Page 119. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-24-1895 - Izard - W. H. - Mrs. - Miss Langford, of Vicksburg, Miss. was the guest of Mrs. W. H. Izard the first of the week. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-24-1895 - Mason - Will - - Will Mason took the train westward bound Wednesday, to seek newer and greener pastures. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-24-1895 - Winfield - John - - John Winfield left for Duncan, Miss. where he will take charge of a mercantile business. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-24-1895 - McDaniel - Willie - Miss - Miss Willie McDaniel left Tuesday for a protracted visit to the East, she will spend a few days in Memphis, and from thence will go to Anniston, Alabama to await the commencement exercises of the Female Institute, she will be accompanied by Misses Ada and Nannye McDaniel and Pearl Dennis. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-24-1895 - Durborow - Max - - Max Durborow left for St. Louis Monday to make it his home. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-24-1895 - Gorman - Paris - - Paris Gorman returned home from college at Lebanon, Ohio, Wednesday morning. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-31-1895 - Delegates to the Silver Coinage Convention Selected - - - Delegates selected to attend in Memphis June 12 and 13: W. E. Williams; John Cox; Geo. P. Taylor; Chas. H. Sanders; Otto Rollwage; Geo. B. Pettus; J. B. Hodges; J. D. Baugh; Robt. L. Pettus; Walter Gorman; O. E. Hambleton; J. A. Lindsey; E. A. Rolfe; J. W. Beck; L. Rollwage; W. E. Fogg; Jas. Fussell; J. W. Aven; E. L. Vadakin; W. C. Ferguson; T. C. Folbre; J. H. Dawson; J. N. Farmer; C. M. Wilkinson; G. B. Comstock; P. T. Raiford; J. B. Sanders and W. H. Paslay. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-31-1895 - Izard - Katie - Miss - Miss Katie Izard returned from Memphis last Monday, after a delightful two week visit to Misses Maude and Perle Farley. She also spent Sunday in Wynne visiting her sister, Mrs. Jas. W. Williams. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-31-1895 - Kingsley - C. S. - - C. S. Kingsley, of near Widener, was in town Wednesday on business. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-31-1895 - Colt Visitors - - - Colt-T. B. Taylor and W. R. Ables, two of our most popular young men, went down to Forrest City Monday to attend the baseball game. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-31-1895 - Blacksmith Shop Sold - - - Colt-W. E. Evans and J. M. Norton have purchased the blacksmith shop of W. C. Kelso. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-31-1895 - Ables - W. R. - - Colt-W. R. Ables, one of our poplar timber contractors has worked all the timber out of the country, and like Alexander, the great, sat down and wept-because there was no more timber to work. But after reflecting, he concluded to accept a position as a dairyman for J. A. 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