Ahlstedt, Charles A.-Architect/Builder
Aldrich, C.S. Dr. (Veterinary Surgeon)
1.Lawrence F. Jr. and Novella M., aged 4 months, twins of Mr.& Mrs.L.F.Williams of Colt;2.Reullura, b. 9-23,1903-of Mr.& Mrs.W.R.Ferguson;3.James E., b. 8-18,1901-Son of Mr.& Mrs.L.E.Davenport;4.Frank G., b.1-14,1900-Son of Capt.& Mrs.T.C.Merwin;5.Inez M., b.8-9,1901-of Mr.& Mrs.Geo.E.Hancock;6.Rebecca, b.3-14,1905-of Mr.& Mrs.J.T.Sanders;7.Marion L., b.9-12,1903-of Mr.& Mrs.J.E.Wydick;8.Harry M., b.4-29,1904-Son of Mr.& Mrs.W.T.Sanders;9.Robert, b.10-4,1900-Son of Mr.& Mrs.R.S.Stevens;10.Murray, b.5-6,1905-Son of Mr.& Mrs.M.C.Hambleton;11.Percy H.Jr., b.12-25,1904-Son of Mr.& Mrs.Percy H.Barker;12.Ada L., b.9-1,1903-of John W.Alderson;13.Sidney McD., b.6-6,1897-Son S.B.Trapp, Jr.;14.Thomas B., b.7-28,1904-Son H.R.Neblett;15.Norma V., b.6-1, 1902-D.of R.E.Sellers;16.James P., b.12-31,1901-Son F.W.DeRossitt;17.Frances L., b.2-23,1904-D. of Mr.& Mrs.Ellis Turley;18.John L. Jr., b.12-25,1903-Son J.L.Jelks, Memphis;19.Mildred, b.12-21,1899-D.of Mrs.Mollie Hancock;20.Frances M., b.2-22,1902-D.of Dr.& Mrs.J.O.Rush.
Barker, Percy Harrison-Business Manager of the Forrest City Ice and Power Company
Barrow, T.W.-Merchant hardware and groceries
Becker, Alexander and Lewis, Charles Firm of Becker & Lewis (Large Mercantile Firm)
Bell, John C.-Postmaster at Forrest City eff.April 1898
Bond, Scott-Planter/Early Millionaire of St.Francis County Son of a slave
Boyle, Arthur D.-Telegraph Operator of Forrest City Cotton Exchange
Bradshaw, Sidney Ernest-M.A.,Ph.D.-Professor of Modern Language, Furman University at Greenville, S.Carolina
Trapp, Sydenham B. Jr.-Operates S.B.Trapp, Jr. & Co. and Large Farm In Bonair
Covey, J. M.-one of the owners and operators of The City Electric Company of Forrest City
Wylds, Dan-Planter
Davis, Thomas Jefferson-Planter west of Crowley's Ridge
Dickerson, M. H.-Has full charge of the mechanical department for the Forrest City Gin Co.
Vadakin, Edwin Lincoln- Junior member of The Forrest City Times firm, and Managing Editor.
Landvoigt, Edwin-Senior member of the firm of Landvoigt & Vadakin, owners of the Forrest City Times newspaper.
Turley, Linn/Gilliam, James/Ellis Turley Firm of E.Turley & Co. General Merchandise
Williams, Eugene-The Forrest City Business League, Secry.& Treasurer. Also Sect. & Treas. of the Choctaw Brick & Tile Co.. Later moved to Memphis, Tenn, and finally to New York City where he was a cotton broker.
DeRossitt, Frank W.-Owns and operates a farm near Fishing Lake, and since 1897 selected to represent the county in the lower house of the General Assembly of Arkansas
Fussell, James/Alderson, John W./Scott, Peyton T./M.C.Hambleton/Scott, James L./Turley, C.E. Firm of Fussell-Graham-Alderson-General merchandise
Fitzpatrick, Thomas O.-Past Postmaster of Forrest City/Surveyor/Teacher/Now owns and operates a steam gin and farm
Folbre, Thomas Clarence-Judge of the County and Probate Courts of St.Francis County
Gaines, M. N.-Real Estate Broker-Secretary of the local branch of the Southern Cotton Association
Gorman, Walter-Mayor of Forrest City-He owns stock in the Bank of Forrest City. He was an alderman for 10 years, school director from1891 to 1896. Justice of the Peace from 1898 to 1902, and has been Mayor of Forrest City since April of 1902. He is an attorney.
Grady, Abraham L.-He owns a mercantile establishment, two valuable city lots, and two productive farms.
Grobmyer, Louis R.-He owns over one thousand acres of farm lands in St.Francis County, and operates a butcher shop in Forrest City
Knight, Harry Avery-On January 1, 1903, he purchased a half interest in the firm of George P.Taylor & Co., real estate and insurance agents, in which he is still engaged under the firm name Taylor, Knight & Co.
Hodges, Samuel Lee and wife Emma Havens Hodges, My Grandparents on Maternal Side Wedding picture-Oct.1896
Izard, Van Buren-First born white-child in the territory of what is now Forrest City. His parents, Mark W. and Permelia (Shackleford) Izard, were among the early pioneers. When the troubleness times of 1889 came he was appointed Sheriff by Governor Eagle, and he was a very strong factor in conserving peace of our town and county. He has been a member of the city council at various times from the establishment of municipal government here, and his work on the school board, of which he was a member for several years, was of a most valuable and conscientious sort.
Sanders, Joseph Boone-Professor-Magistrate of County-Courtesy of Jean Meaney, descendant of Judge Olmon Hargraves and Prof.Sanders
DeRossitt, James-Successful Farmer
Wynne, Joel E.-Son of Captain Jesse Watkins-He is associated with the firm of Wynne, Love & Co., Memphis, Tenn., as traveling representative.
Brown, John R.-He is at the present engaged in the grocery and restaurant business on North Washington street. This picture from the 1970 Centennial Brochure,
Brown, J.T. Dr.-Physician, picture from the 1970 Centennial Brochure
Beck, J.W. Captain-Former member of the mercantile firm of Wynne, Dennis & Beck
Lanier, William J.-He located in Forrest City to enter upon the practice of law in February 1903, coming here from Harrison, Arkansas.
Lannan & Co.-Contractors-Did most of the early concrete streets in Forrest City
Logging on the St.Francis River
Long, Ernest A.-Forrest City's popular and efficient dentist
Mallory, George B.- In 1896, he was elected Circuit and County Clerk, and has been elected by handsome majorities since, since 1900 only the office of the Circuit Clerk
McClendon, Thomas W.-has held the position of Street Commisssioner since 1896 in Forrest City.
McDaniel, Sterling Price-Mr.McDaniels' plumbing business house was established in 1895. His shop and office is located at No.211 South Front street.
McDonald, J. P. Captain-He now happily lives with his bride at the "Poor House" where they care for the wards of the county.
Merwin, Thorburn Chartres Captain-He was appointed by Governor Jones, and entered upon his duties as County Clerk, to which official position he has since been twice elected, and now fills the place with extraordinary ability and fidelity.
Muller, Christian P.-Junior member of the firm which operates the A.Muller & Son Bottling Company.
Nall, T.C. Professor-He was tendered the position principalship of Crowley Ridge Institute this city recently. This private school, is the main school for the Forrest City area, before the Forrest City School System came into being.
Nichols, John M.-Upon the dissolution of the firm of Wynne, Dennis & Beck in 1889, when the firm of J.W.Beck & Co. was organized he took a partnership in the new concern. After several changes, he and Messr. Beck bought out Mr.Wynne, and Mr.Nichols took the position as buyer and outside man for the firm, and Mr.Beck looked after the office affairs and their cotton interests.
Norton, Nathan W.-Judge-In 1869, and began his business career by teaching school, afterward holding a position of Deputy Clerk of Cross County, and following with book-keeping. He resided in Cross County from the time he was eighteen years of age until 1885, representing that County in the legislature that year, and soon after came to Forrest City, where he has since resided.
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Paslay, W.H.-Elder-Elected Treasurer and Moderator of the Mt.Vernon Association, Baptist, consecutively for the last thirty years. He has held the position of County Examiner for several years, and is closely identified with the educational interests of this state and county.
Pearson, George W.-He was elected Recorder, in the early days of Forrest City, for which his training especially fitted him, and after the lapse of years, he was again elected and is now serving his third consecutive term.
Peevey, Robert Wadkins-Former State Legislator, Secretary of the N.B.Forrest Civil War Veterans Lodge Reunion.
Rollwage, Otto Benjamin-Honor-Mayor of Forrest City, and a member of the firm of Rollwage & Co., one of the leading mercantile houses in Forrest City.
Mann, Samuel Henry-Mr.Mann is a stockholder and director of the Bank of Eastern Arkansas and a Attorney.
Sanders, J.T.-Ph.G.-Proprietor of the Enterprise Drug Store.
Lewis, Sol-The leading haberdasher of Eastern Arkansas, and one of the best men in the county.
Mann, Samuel Henry-See previous, another picture earlier in his life.
Stone, J.E.-Dr.-Practicing physician and proprietor of Stone's Livery, Sale and Feed Stables on Jackson Street.
Terry, John B.-Before being county clerk was postmaster and ticket agent at Caldwell. He is a stockholder in the firm of The J.W.Beck Co., of which he is one of the directors; in the Planters' Gin and Mfg. Co. and the Choctaw Brick and Tile Co.. Mr.Terry was appointed assessor to fill out the term and was elected to the same office in the September election.
Members of the firm Wynne, Dennis & Beck Here is picture taken about 1875 of Capt.Jessie Wynne (see below), James Dennis, Capt.J.W.Beck.[Courtesy of Terry Baker, descendant of Capt.Wynne.
Trice, Richard B.-Until taking his present position as manager of the Cotton Exchange, he managed the business of Trice & Altman..
Williams, W.E.-Sheriff-Mr.Williams was elected Sheriff of this county in 1892, and continuously thereafter for ten years, when he voluntarily retired. He was appointed Sheriff upon death of Dr.McKnight by Gov.Jefferson Davis to fill the unexpired term, and is now serving.
Wilson, James M.-Professor-He graduated from the Arkansas Normal School for teachers, where he graduated as Valedictorian of his class. He has been engaged in teaching for ten years.
Wolfe, James-Superintendent of the Forrest City Gin Co
Yoffie, Max-Tailor
