Mr. E. R. Arnold addressed the people of Dobyville and vicinity on the
issues of the day last Saturday night.
   It did not fail to rain in these parts last Sunday.
   Miss May Ross came out from Ouachita College last Saturday and spent
Sunday with her parents.
   Esq. Reed, of Dobyville, was in the vicinity last Saturday.
   On account of the inclement weather there was no services at "Shilo" church
Sunday.
   Maj. Ross came up from Camden Saturday to visit his family.
   Constables Hart, of Arkadelphia, and Bennett, of Dalark, caught a
fugitive from justice here Saturday night.
   Messrs Nix and Lee, of Sparkman, spent last night with Mr. M. L. Jones.
   Mr. Bob Ross' musical aspirations seem to be of a varying nature.
   Mr. Evan Evins is all smiles, he has a new daughter at his home.
   Charlie Arnold says all of Bob Ross' fish turned out to be water dogs.
   Mr. Jim Hart says the shape of some houses are hard to locate in the
night.  He had better study architecture a little.
   "Jane" did the cold weather last winter freeze out your's and "Fabio's"
gold bugs, if not I suggest a good sprinkling of free silver this spring.

Mch. 17, 96.                               HARDTIMES

   The farmers of this section are greatly behind with their winter plowing,
cleaning up, etc.
   Dr. Arnold celebrated his 74th birthday on the 4th inst.
   Mr. Sid Denson, of Honey Grove, Texas, spent two days with his sister,
Mrs. Carroll Ross, last week, while on his way home from St. Louis.
   A young Mr. Ross has made his appearance at Mr. Henry Ross', where
he will remain for an indefinite period.
   Dr. Bourland and wife spent several days with Mr. L. O. Ross last
week.  We are glad to see his health improving.

I, Charles E. Ross do solemnly that I will support the
Constitution of the United States and the Constitution
of the State of Arkansas and faithfully discharge the
duties of Special Deputy Sheriff, upon which I am now
about to enter.

             (signed) C. E. Ross

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of
August 1894.

             (signed) Tho. M. Ewing        Clerk

Note:  This is an original document.

   The event of the season in Arkadelphia's social circle was the solemnization of
the marriage on Wednesday evening last of Mr. Edwin W. Thomas, one of
our prosperous and popular young business men; to Miss Lizzie Eugenia Lee,
one of Arkadelphia's fairest daughters.  The happy event occurred at the M. E.
Church, South, Rev. C. C. Godden officiating.  The church was beautifully
decorated for the occasion, and was crowded to its utmost capacity with the friends
of the happy twain.  Miss Laura Webber presided at the organ and rendered
Mendolsohn's "Wedding March" in exquisite taste.
   The attendants were Messrs. Neil Sloan and Dougal McMillan, and Misses
Alda Johnson of Searcey, and Mis Maud Miles of this city.  The bride was arrayed
in rich white satin, and presented a picture of rare loveliness, while the happy
groom appeared at his best in conventional dress suit.  The list of presents were
rare and costly, a handsome one being a beautiful diamond bar pin, valued at
$300, from the groom.  The young couple have a host of friends, with whom we join
in wishing them a happy and prosperous voyage o'er life's tempestuous sea.  The
handsome and clever groom, we believe is a Democrat, but he has a host of good
Populist friends in Clark county who join with us in extending hearty congratulations. 

Mr. Harris Flanigan and Miss Josephine Dale, Wednesday evening, at the
residence of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Dale.  Ceremony by
Dr. E. B. Miller.
   It was a home wedding and was witnessed by the relatives and most intimate
friends of the contracting parties.  The ceremony was performed at 9 o'clock, in
the large hallway, which was beautifully decorated with evergreen.
   The Attendants of the couple were, R. W. Fordyce and Miss Lena Heard, Hause
Heard and Miss Annie McCallum, Mr. Ruben Chambers and Miss Hattie Phillips,
Mr. Neil Sloan and Miss Mollie Spencer.  The many warm friends of the couple
attested their interest and best wishes by a large list of valuable presents.
   After the ceremony the young couple received many congratulations and earnest
wishes for their future wellfare and happiness, in all of which we join.

   Mr. W. I. Anderson, and old and well-known citizen of Clark county, died
suddenly at his home between Gum Springs and Curtis yesterday morning.  He
was in excellent health apparently, having slept well Tuesday night and getting
up in the morning in his usual good spirits.  On arising he went about his
morning duties as was his habit, but failing to return from feeding his stock in
a reasonable time some one of the family went to look for him, and on
arriving at the barn yard they found him dead.  He retained in his grasp an
armful of hay, and from the surroundings it appeared that he had gathered up
the hay and started for the stalls when the attock of appoplexy or heart failure
took him off.
   Mr. Anderson was a good citizen and was highly esteemed by his neighbors.
He was a brother of Thos. F. Anderson of this city.

The following from the book:  "Clark County, Arkansas, Arkadelphia & Environs
A Journal By James A. Fortson Recorded 1875 - 1897 - Transcribed and Edited by Linda
Shaddock Rogers" p. 37

"December 3, 1895 - Old man I. W. Anderson near Curtis died feeding stock,
found dead."

                           Beautiful Tribute to the Memory of the Late
                                            Mrs. Elizabeth J. Cook

   Full-crowned with all that honors age; with a life completely rounded in work
that lives after her, Mrs. Elizabeth J. Cook, daughter of Barbara Hill and
R. K. Garland, and relict of Capt. R. T. Cook, enterred into that rest which
remains for the children of God December 31, 1896, at her home in
Arkadelphia, Ark.
   She was born in Tipton county, Tenn., December 1, 1828.  She leaves five
children to cherish her memory as a priceless heritage, sacred and
imperishable; her approval was the desired seal of their every act; they on all
occasions turned to her for counsel, and paid her reverent homage.  She was
their comforter, counsellor, companion, and as the precious ointment poured
by the Magdalene on the Savior's head still perfumes and brightens the pages
of Holy Writ, so will her memory exert a most potent power for good over her
loved ones.  Two of her children, Mr. E. H. McDaniel and Miss Barbara Cook,
live at Arkadelphia: the other three, Robert T. Cook, Garland Cook and Miss
Fannie Cook, reside in Little Rock.
   In 1858 she jointed the Methodist Church and lived a sincere, devout and
conscientious Christian, who "wrought her life in noble deeds."  She was a
faithful wife, a beloved, devoted and vigilant mother, ever looking well to the
ways of her household, a kind neighbor, a true and generous friend, a
hospitable hostess, a consoler of the bereaved ever exerting a beneficent and
refining influence over all with whom she came into contact....
   As we write these lines as a loving tribute to our departed friend, recollections
of past associations crowding upon us - memories of many pleasant and
profitable visits to her happy home, and we feel that it is hard, oh, so hard to
lose her from the places made sacred by her gentle influence and genial
presence, our deepest compassion and heartfelt sympathy go out to those of the
home circle who miss her most....
                                                                MRS. ALGIE GREENE.