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Gulf Branch Railroad.

The corporator. Of the St Louis and
Gulf Branch OF the Atlantic aud Pacific
railroad, held meeting at the Southern
hotel Yesterday, for the purpose Of or
ganzing and electing board ofdirectors
This road was chartered by the legisla'
ture of the State of Texas in March, ISL.
1t leaves the main line of the Atlantic d
Pacific road at Pierce City, and passes
through Bentonvilc, Fayetteville and
Fort Smith In Arkansas, thence through
the Indian Territory 10 Paris, Texas, and
from thence it viii run to the Sabine
pass on the Mexican gulf The whole
route is about seven hundred miles, and
it is claimed to be the shortest projected
line from St Lopisto the gulf. 1t needs
only glance at the map to show the i'm
meDss advastage that this new route will
be to st. Louis in opening up vast re
gion to its trade
The right Of way Of the entire line is
now under the control Of the Atlantic &
Pacific railroad, except that portion run
ming through the Indian Nation. Two
preliminary surveys were made last sum
mer to Fort Smith, under the direction
of the company. The route was found to
be entirely practicable.
Among those present at the meeting
Tuesday were E. l., Dahoncy, editor OF
the Paris Texas, Democrat; Hon. A, S.
Johnson, member Of the Texas legisla-
ture Jrdge David Walker, of Fayette-
vile, Ark. Jackson Prouty, Jefferson,
Texas; Henry Mckee, For; Smith, Ark. +,
Rev. Mr. Stewart, Washington, Mo. !;
Henry C. Young and NJ j. Hubbell,
Springfield, Mo. Hon. Henry T. Blow,
st. Louis Col. James p. Fisk, Of the
firm of Fisk, knight & Go, ST. Louis !,
VIM. A. Hargadine, of the firm Of Crow,
MeCreary & Co., and several Others.
The following y a list of the directors
elected Ozias ally, New York; Col.
w. ii. Coffin, New York James p. Fisk,
St Louis; Henry r. Blow, St Louis !;
Charles f Harwood. Springfield, Mo. /;
f. I. Robinson, Springfield, Mo. NJ j.
Hubbell, Springfield. Mo. j. T, Means,
Springfield, Mo-; Henry C.. Young,
Springfield, No. J. P. Robinson, Con
necticut; E. L. Dahancy, Paris, Texas /;
w. L. Simmons, Beaumont, Texas.
There was no election for president
DR.. A. S. Johnson was elected vice pres
dent. and Henry C. Young managing
director.-S. Louis Republican, Jan. Sd.
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What the Mob Of Chicot County Did


The Helena Clarion contains o state
ment from Mr.. Alfred Sanders, brother
Of the one killeI by the mob, in refer
encs to the late troubles in Chicot, in
which he says:
After the killing Of the three white
men, band of twelve negroes went to
his brothers house and shot into it, and
demanded money from the son-in law of
John, who was at the house They de
manded 500 which he paid and the ne
groes left They threatened to burn the
house unless their demands were COM
piled with Afterwards three more ne
groes came and demanded money, and
he paid them $50, after which the young
man left, taking the entire family with
him. We learn from him that his faith
er, c. w. Sanders, and his mother are at
present at the house Of John G. Miller,
near Friar's Point. Nearly all the white
people have left the neighborhood-and
there are but few whites in the county
and are afraid to return. He gives 1t as
the general opinion. that Mason could,
at any time, have ,conuollsd the negroes
This Of course is mere supposition and
will all be made to appear on the inves
tigation. which we hope our Governor
will make most searching. Mr. Sanders
says that the town Of Lake Village is un-
der a band Of negroes who are os;cnsibly
to keep the peace, and who challenge ev.
cry ono entering the village. The ne
groes have killed all the stock Of Garrett
and Dugan, and are killing the stock he
longing to Mr. John Sanders,
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The Leap Year Party.

"Tls party the season was given by the
young Ladies of our town, At the residence of
Mr.. WILLIAM WnIrFIEip, On the evening Of
January 18th inst. Due notice having been
given that tide Ladies intended TO claim their
right. ALWAYS ceded-during Leap Year,
the young men, of course, Ht once began the
primping process. heretofurs, for the past
three rar. monopolizcd by the young Ladies
their little hearts began to quiyer, and ankle
ty was all alive waiting the expected scented
billet d0un from beloved damscls.
In due time, the night OF the gathering
came round, and our active and accommodate
ing Livery man, LYTLE, Was on hand, with
his gay and prancing teams and comfortable
carriages. The young lsdIrs soon called for
their fellrr. and the splendid mansion OF
Mr. Whitfield WAS soon filled With the beau-
ty tour town. Among thu gay were also to
be seen some fair ladies and brave gents from
our sister city. Mrs. Whitfield, who played
hostess, was, as usual, ready with u warm well
come for all, and made the guests feel at
home Mr.. W. always courteous and polite
was In his element and had pleasant word OF
greeting for all.
The Floor Managers could not have been
easily excelled, In the manner In which they
discharged their duties We cannot mention
names As all present would come in for a no.
tice, and the crowd being very large renders
this impossible. Neither are we sufficiently
at home IN fashion plates, and ladies toilettes
tn acac rihp the costumes ~ the flir dauvhtera
who graced the party. Suffice it to say, all
were elegantly dressed, and wore their best
faces and handsomest smiles The music,
was splendid, and the musicians were kept
busy,
About II o'clock the supper alarm was
given and promptly responded to. The table
presented smother grand success The ladies
had evidently tried themselves, and we found
spread before us most excellent repast com
posed OF every thing one could want After
consuming due portion ofeatables, the dance
was resumed and kept up until the wee sma'
hours, the young gentlemen claiming their
privilege OF remaining until they had fulfilled
their dancing engagements. Every thing
went OF pleasantly and all went home charm
ed with the young ladies' Leap Year Party
We must say we heartily endorse these oc
casional gatherings 1t is n reunion of our
people and forms pleasant episode in our
lives. Let them come often, Can't the young
men try their hands. Our town 10 rapidly
filling up with new -comers aud this is the
most pleasant way Of getting acquainted.
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Pay for the Pren.
OBITUARY.

WHEREAS, it hath pleased the Allwisc Ru-
lcr Of the Universe to call from our midst our
esteemed and worthy Brother CADE CAlcoTR,
who has for the past tSo years mingled with
us in our Masonic labors, therefore,
Ressired, That in the death of our esteemed
Brother the State has lost a virtuous and
worthy citizen, society one ofits brightest or
naments and Masonry devoted and assidu-
Gus laborer.
Resolred, That while We bow with humble
submission to the DEGREES OF our Grand Mas
ter above, we will stay not the tears that grief
forces up from hearts filled with sorrow.
Resolved, That we tender to the family OF
our deceased Brother our warmsst sympathy
In their siiiction, and thata copy OF these res
olutlens be furnished them.
Rssoired, That we wear the usual badge OF
mourning for 20 days. ...
Resoired. That q copy OF these resolutions
be furnished the publisher OF the Van Buren,
Press with request that he publish the same
w. DEFrEBAUGH,
b. +. MAssIg,
b. +. WOLF.
Dripping Spring Lodge No 2i5.
December 27,ls7l.
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~ We wish to direct special notice to Mr..
is not necessary for us to tell the people Of
Van Bnren who Mr.. PEARSON is, every one
knows him well. Although we have seen
none OF his work, We can speak good word
for him. DICK 10 = genius and what he sets
himself to do, does well, and we can assure all
desiring work dons In his line that they will
not be imposed upon In giving him their pat
ronage, Give home talent good showing,
and our word for 1t, all will be well.
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HORACE GREELEY.

RAILROAD D,rrERgNcEs.--The railroad
commissioners, appointed to investigate
the differences between the Atlantic and
Pacific railroad, and the Missouri, Kan.
sas and Texas railroad, Gen. VIM. Van
der, Nj. Hilton and Gen. G. w. Babcock,
had meeting in this city yesterday A
statement was submitted by each compa.
ny, giving its sown version Of the facts
and law in the matter. This concludes the
investigation, and We understand the
commissioners have made their repor,
and forwarded it to the secretary of the
interior. The commissioners recommend
= connection and a consolidation of the
two road at Venita. in the Cherokee Ma.
ton, but upon more equitable terms than
have been heretofore accorded by the At
lantic and Pacific railroad company. Gen
Vandcrvcr left for Dubuque last evening
st Louis Republican.
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N The Mountain EeAo would like to know
what Pierce II was that travelled Ia the inter.
est Of CoL Roogas IN the Las, campaign for
Congress. 1t wasn't our ftiend Pierce Of the
Patries, Oh, no! IIsis ahorss OF another col
or Who will relieve the anxiety Of the Echol
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tE 1t looks as IL Gen. JouN EDWARDS, NJ
G., from this District, would be ousted from
hh seat The Election Committee OF the
House. have reported unanimously agains,
granting him any further time to take tssti-
mony In his case. This encourages Mr.
Bolss to think that he will be seated At once
A. II IL. Gen. Edwards has occupied avery
comfortable position for year past, with
gssd pay.
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u"Open letters" appear to be me or
der Of the day" At Fort Smith. The last, |,
enc from CHAs. +. RoBISsoS. Republican
City Marshal, to Gen. PIKRcK. editor Of the
ble than elegant closing IN the following
sentence:
You are therefore publicly denounced as
aLIAk, PoLTkVoE and COWARD"
As . prcserver Of tho peace, could not the
Marshal have drawn It "little more mild. "
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tie Rock, Capt. THOMAS NEwCoMBE shot and
killed Miss Lottie Norton alias wilson 4
woman Of the town, "and also at the sans
time shot and dangerously wounded A. d.
I.athrop and then shot himselt-neither are
expected to live. All were at a"house OF
prostitution" kept by Miss Jennie Dee,
Newcombe and Lathrop are Of good families,
but were In mighty bad company.
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a. Elder II. r. wrrHERs, Of the N. f.
Church South, will preach every evening
during tho present week. at the Church at
this place, this being his frat quarterly meet
ing, Mr. Wishers is one of tho ablest men In
the Conference and We speak for him large
audiences, notwithstanding the inelement
vaathsr
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II We are indebted to Col H. l.. McCoN
MIL, now At Washington, for fsvors.

MAsoNlc.-The following are the elected
and appointed officers Of Van Buren Lodge
No 8. +. A. NJ for the year 1877:
d1kANvILE WILCOX, W. n.
RS. RoBERTs, 5. W.
II. G. HAIHEs,J W.
w. II. II. SHELLEY, Sec'y.
ii. RERSoT, Treas.
&C. CoLBURN, 8. ID.
stHAs. RIBIING, j. ID.
W. II. MATHIS, Tyler.
Gao. l.. GROSS and JNo. A. WADE, Stewa ards
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~ IsHAA. Of the Lewisburg Vide A,odls.
hss bean 70 Little Rock. While there he took
> stroll Into the Gazette Pub. com pany's Of.
hes; was captivaied with ons Of the fair com.
posltors spd would like 70 take her home with
hiw. Go aud get married old boy, aud settle
doMnto the reA,tie, Of life. and .sop al fool
l .h.ss.
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~ The County Court. Judge JosrAn IIAR
RKn presiding, met OH Tuesday morning
last. II. l.. HOLMAN. Esq, was elected As
sociste Justice. ,loaS II. MEADOWS, Esq, wal
bis com pstitor. but lacked votes sufficient tc
eicct. A large amount Of Probate County
business generally has been disposed OF. Tn,
Court closed on Saturday.
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strange such difference there shoule be,
rwixt a poor white man and mean dark ee
rF Fourteen of the Cover

EF Fourteen of the Governor
guards, in charge of Lieut. Groves, crea
ted somewhat Of sensation on the ID
By marching through the streets
from the state house to the river
for the purpose of taking passage on thu
Mary Boyd for Chicot county Gazette
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TBy the late revenue law county
tax of 800 is assessed against merchants
dealing in liquors. An injunction WAS
applied fol by the merchants Of Helena
to restrain the collection of this tax, bu,
Judge Stephenson refused to grant it, de.
ciding the law constitutional.
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eNT Attention Is called to Prof BRUINS
Cerd mour paper. The Professor Is too well
known aa a"mastsr OF music" In all its
branches for us to cay one word In his favor
We are giad to know that we have him with
ne and trust that I've will receive thai encour-
sgsment due avery worthy gentleman
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M A II II I z D.
DIE D

On the 18th December, 1871 at Mountain Home,
the residsncs of her Grandmother in Van Buren,.
NSYIE W. LACY, aged years. 10 months, daughter
Of Alex. and Julieue +. Lacy.
Little Winnie was remarkably sweet child and
had become the favorits Of all who knew her. Her
life was . sweet dream and she seemed too pure
for sarthof rare beauty. and sweetness Of temper,
her mind seemed TO be continually directed to hsav-
emily things. She was prompt attendant At Sunday
School and. although she had not learned to read.
took deep interest in iu exercises. She has now
gone to the outstretched Of the Good Shepherd.
who hath said: "sufer little children to come unite
me and forbid them not, for Of such is the Kingdom
Of Heaven.
mo, JAMES G. GRAHAM. ton Of Alex. Graham, ksq.,
aged 2 years, month. and a few days.
Besides his Fathers family, he has left wife and
two children to mourn hs loss. In such sad Of
bereavement, consolation can come only, from Him
who died for us all:
MI nm every pang that rsnd, the heart,
The Man of Sorrowf had part;
He sympathifes in our grief
And to the sufferer sonds relief. y q.
In Van Buren,, on Saturday 23d December, 1871
WILLIAM SToyALL, aged about IS years.
resident of this Town tor the last 26 years. and
for many years to the past before the close OF
his life. the Town Sexton-an Office for which be
seemed peculiarly qualified by nature and by dispo-
sition. There but few of older citizens who
did not feel a melancholy interest in UNCLE Buck
(as he was famliarly called, associated a. he was
with many mournful occasions, on which We have
assembled to pay the last tribute Of regard to the
loved ones, who have passed away. lie was inferred
on spot selected by himself where, II years before
he had planted with his own hands, the head and
foot stones which now mark his resting place
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|" Gen. II. a. Pierce. OF the Patriot. re-
turned from Little Rock on Sunday and APP
appears In fair condition.-E. Smith Heraid
AMER reading the "open letter" Of City
Marshal ROBINSON to the General, we should
think he would need to be In " fair condition.
il smells sulphurous In that vicinity.
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Horace Greeley.
from the Lexington NO. CaucAsiAn.l
NEw York TRlCUNE,
New YORK, Oct Is, 1871. (

lFrom the Lexington (No.) CHucAsiAn.J
NEw York TRiCUNE,)
New York, Oct Is, 1871.
p DoNAN, Esq Lexington, Mo :
My DEAR SIR: have yours Of the
18th INST have no doubt that the pol
icy you suggest is that which your party
ought to adopt. They should have run
Salmon p Chase in 1868. Then, rs the
result If that contest, the return Of peace
and thrift would have been promoted
That policy gave you more last year in
Missouri than could have been achieved
by party triumph.
You only err as TO the proper csndi-
date. am not the man you need. Your
party is mostly free trade, and l am TO-
rocious protectionst. l have no doubt
that might bo nominated and elected by
your help; but it would place us all in
false and tangled positions. IL !, who
am adversely interested, can see this,
am sure your good sense will, on rehec.
ton, realize it. You must take some man
like Gratz Brown, or Trumbull, or Gen.
Cox, (late secretary Of the interior), and
thus help to pacify and rcunite our coun-
try anew. Yours,
HORACE GREELEY.
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BEE SrISGs A correspondent Of the
Scientific Ameriean says that "a good
absorbent, will ease the pain OF stings.
:" The best absorbing substance that |
have tried is lean fresh meat. This will
relieve the pain Of wasp sting almost
instantly, and has been recommended for
the cure OF rattleshske bites. l have al
so used it with marked effect in erysipO.
las.
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Dress Making !!

MRS, NJ. A. SULLIVAN, wishes to give notice
Nl to the Ladies of Van Buren, and vicinity, that
she is located permanently in the city and will give
personal attention to DRESS MAklNG, in all its
branches, Cutting. Fitting, ac.
Satisfaction guaranteed. May be found for the
present, at the Peters Hotel, formerly Charles NJ.
Stewards residence.
jan 5, 12u
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IL On and after January lst, says the
Eeosto, No. Journal the mail and stage lines
for Fort Smith, Bentonvils, and all points
southwest win DO transferred from NeoshO to
lcirce City.
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LOST-On Friday the 9Th, between the
Central Hotel and the residence Of ". C. Bos-
tick, dark HAIR BRAID. The finder will
be suitably rewarded by leaving 1t at the
Store OF w. G., Bostick,
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&S- If you want to find out mans
take him when he wet and
hungry. lfhc is amiahle then, dry him
and iii him mp, and you have got an an
Gel
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4" The next number OF the Health and
Homs win contain the beginning Of = new
story by Jean Ingelow. As family paper
the Health and Home 10 without an equal,
The Van Buren press., 1872-01-09

MoRE SSow,-Sunday morning found the
ground again covered with snow, to the depth
Of three 70 four inches. To-day 1t has nearly
all gone oil. leaving the roads and travelling
In terrible condition.
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tT- We will furnish Peters Musical Month
ly and the Van Buren Press together for one
year for $3.50. This is a good offer for any
one desiring No. Musical Monthly.
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Ter The Cincinnati Enanirfr SAYS

Neither the Federal nor State Govern
ment interviewed in the slightest degree
in the recreations of the negro riotcr at
Chico,, Arkansas though force Of reg.
ular troops was stationed only few
hours distant. The "man and brother "
was left to cut and shoot, and pillage and
rape, at his own sweet will.
Strange such difference there shoulibe
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Pianos Tuned.

DRof. BRUUN wishes 10 inform the citizens Of
l Van Buren, and Fort Smith. that he 10 prepared
to Tune Pianos, Organs, nc. on short notice. Also,
will give lessons in Music on Brass String Instru
ments,
Will furnish Music FOR Parties, Balls, Ic., on short
notice.
address by letter or in person and prompt attention
will be given. iun. 80,
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Buren, will be given tonight. Rich gifts vii
be presented. Go early to get y good seat.
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Brick for Sale.
DREWERY 4 CO.,

HAVING just finished burning Kiln Of
IL BRICK, are now prepared to deliver at
the Yard or In any part OF the town. at ~
Low prices as can be furnished by any 9TH
or parties. ...trjf,
Mr.. WOLF can always be found at The
Brick Yard ready to wait upon all who may
desire Brick
NJ. W. BREWERY, will contract for lay
ing Brick In the wall, or receive orders. He
may be found In the city. Orders left With
him will receive prompt and satisfactory at
tention.
tS'- Recollect tha. In prize and quality OF
Brick we will not he un1rrsuld; and ask
liberal share OF patronage.
may 1911 ID. II co,
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EE- The st. Louis Rspu5icen Of ia,

EE The st. LoUls Rfphbhcen OF JAM
uary 3D. SAYS:
Judge David Walker, one of the most
prominent gentlemen Of the legal ira,cr-
nifty in Arkansas, and formerly chief jus
tice of the supreme court of that State, is
in the city. He states that the leading
Democrats Of Arkansas zealously favor
the passive policy.
The Van Buren press., 1872-01-09

- josh Billings says KNOWN how TO
.is square on a hils. without hurting, is ems
oil the ,ost Stis,
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II The article OF "Vindicator" came too
late for this issue. win appear In our next.
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For Sale

TINIIE n W n f Sec g. T9N BOW. 3s % acres. i'm =
| mcdiatcly adjoining the Heard Supher Springs,
and within a few yards of the l.. Il. & +. S. X. X.
Several acres cleared strictly hst upland 50
NJ Soc. &, TON 30W. R.72 acres. First-cla.s riv-
er bottom fronts on Arkansas River just above the
s Z and 5 " Il Sec. q, T9N Ns0W, 100 acres First
class river bottom. cornering with the preceding
few acres upland Considerable improvements were
this place before tho war, which are supposed to
be in u dilspidated condition.
Tho above tracts Of land will be sold at low figures
and on liberal terms. Title guaranteed.
Apply to j. II. HANEY,
Woodruff General Land Agency,
plm Little Rock Ark.
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tS- Cotton irregular in New York on tho
ith, at 2O5a; in Memphis, l9la; in Liverpool
l0i,d.
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ANOTHER ARKANSAS COMPLICATION.

LlrrLY Rock, Dec. 30.
Serious troubles is apprehsnded in
Conway county. The clerk of that coun.
ty had articles OF impeachment preferred
against him by the last Legislature. The
Senate adjourned over to November for
the purpose Of trying the case. In the
meantime Hiukle waAsuspended from Of
fce and A. D. Thomas, State Senator
from the county, appointed in his place.
December having arrived, the court OF
impeachment had not convened, and a
few days after Hinkla.teok possession Of
the office. Thomas went to the Govern.
or to advise on the subject, and has now
gene TO Conway with posse to arrest
Hiakle, and fears are entertained Of Sc.
rious trouble.
The Van Buren press., 1872-01-09

SALT LAKE, January g.
Brigham Young was arrested this
morning, at his residence in this city, by
the United States marshal, charged with
murder
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For Gale.

Now Goods
A fresh stock embracing all varieties con-
"a stautly arriving. and selling at prices
lower than known since 1850.
april "a WILLIAMS & WHITFIELD.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-05-23

We had good old fashioned
rain on Sunday, and vegetation smiles.
Gen. Lyman Mower makes fair
proposition, in another column, to the
thief or thieves who suIreptitiouSlv
"go" for his wood-piIe.
We are glad to learn that the
Windsor Dramatic Club will give
an entertainment. assisted by the
Woodstock Comet Band, at the Town
Hall, Woodstock, Tuesday evening,
May 28. The plays will bc-a farce
entitled, "Nam, the Good-for Moth
ing" and the Idiot Witness" Ad-
mission 50 cents. They deserve Il
full house.
locals are scarce, as those who
furnish material for them are busy
putting into practical use "what they
know about S4rming."
---Greeley white hats have not yet
appeared in our streets, but are cX-
pectcd.
j. b. Jones lets the readers of
the AGE know this week that he has
Just returned from market with a
large stock of seasonabIe goods, and
that he will sell thcm CHEAP for cash.
The woodchucks are giving good
satisfaction on the raiIroad-not a
word Of complaint.
"A Mormon Elder, Chose Mormons
and Elders ought to be cut-from the
face Of the counhy,) was i'll town last
week to e3c)rt couple of elderly
ladies from this place to Mormondom.
Mrs. Mary Markham and Miss Ruth
Holmes are the names Of the ladies'
and both have considerable property
1t is rumored that the w. Il. H.
Co. have settled with r. Jones IL Co..
the contractors of said road.
The editor of the Post recovered
his hat and started, rejecting on the
devices of wickedness, and it may bc
humming the line Of the hymn
Good bye, sad world, I'm going home"
The "Acorn" is on our table fol
June. The ''locals" are sharp, th'
''leader" is able, the selections" arr
spicy, and the mechanical appearance
good.
Miss M. S. Chedel, Mantuamakcr
has opened shop in Paul's Block, il
the room recently vacated by Mrs
Clark. Miss Chedel will get you NJ
q Silk or Dolly Warden as well as tn
best of EN-. Give her call.
Steps have been taken by tn
friends of Foster and Spaulding @
Chester, to settle their difficulties
Father Streeter Of this village ha
the matter in charge.