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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-16
Perry County Bank 4!
SpOnsler. JunIkin e. 60.
TIME undersign ID, having formed Banking As
Il sociation under the above name and style, are
now ready to do General Banking business at
their new Banking House, on Centre Square,
OPPOSITE THE COURT HOUSE,
NEW BLOOMFIELD, PA.

We receive money on deposit and pay back on
demand. We discount notes for a period OF not
over 60 days, and sell Drafts on Philadelphia and
New York
On time Deposits, five per cent for any time over
four months; and for four months four per cent
We are well provided with all and every facility
for doing Banking Business; and knowing, and
for some years, feeling the great Inconvenience ln
der which the people OF this Countylabored forthe
want of a Bank of Discount and Deposit, we have
have determined to suppythe want sand this being
the first Bank ever established in Perry county, we
hope we will be sustained in our efforts, by all the
business men. farmers and mechanics.
This Banking Association is composed OF the fol-
lowing named partners:
VA. sPoSsIER, Bloo9mnfeld Perry county Pa.
VIM. ii. MILLER, Carlisle,
OFFICERS;
W. A. SPONSLER, President.
WILLIAM WILLIS, Cashier spt-ilf
New Bloomfield, 351 1y 3u GafH
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ENIGMA DEpARrMENr.

RS- All contributions to this department must
be accompanied by the correct answer.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09
No Sh,w for Baxter Republicans

Hon. J. T. White, colored member of lht
late State Senate from the Helena District
has aspirations for congressional honors
White writes to Mr.. Monroe, Of Jacksonpo,t
telling him that he had yielded to the en-.
treaties OF his friends and intends making th,
race for congress In 1874, and that he is sup
porter Of Coy. Baxter. Tho Statesman. a Re.
publican paper. tells Mr. White, that all of hi,
kind can take back seat, and adds:
Mr.. White might Just rs well know now. a.
learn it a year hence. that no republican who
supports the executive can receive the In
dorscment OF the republicans of this district
They are true, and hate perfidy, aud would as
soon support one OF the DEVILS archangcls as
n man whose conscience would allow him Il
acknowledge that the course pursued by the
present executive was right and merited sup
port II Mr.. White desires to be in sympathy
with the republican party. he must cut loose
from the man whose every act has tended to
It's betrayal. else he cannot expect, nor will
hs get the support Of the republicans Of the
The Gazette says that White, though col
orcd man. can control ten republican votes In
that district to the Stateslaan's one.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09
GAINESVILLE, ARK. Sept. 3, 1873.

EDITOR PREss:-
You must have lost your good temper or
been ii!y advised at the time you pcnned the
following against us: "Our neighbors OF
johnson county must try to put stop 10 the
indiscriminate murder OF COED citizens. The
good people of johnson can put a stop to this,
ii they will enly aid the officers of the law
and compel the enforcement of law 10y a
healthy public opinion. Martial law is at all
times to be deplOred, but II these murders
cannot be stopped In any other way, ttch
martial law must be declared" Have you
any i'll will toward our people; The truth l.,
the people condemn these things rs heartily
as ven or any one else can. They stand ready
to aid the officers of the law a. any moment,
and give always the support ot II sound
healthy public sentiment 10 encourage the
officers 1" execute the law They however
DO not do 1t, or even attempt 30 do so. Inc
good citizens, IL as a jury ofinqucst, have pa
tieutly labored and lerrctcd out the assassin
and writ has been issued, but there Is no
one here to execute It. Our Sheriff is in Lit
tie l;ock, leaving no deputies-that Is those
lett in charge say they are not legally APP
pointed. ami decline to receive the writ Tor
execution For months past, the pretended
sheriff has Lad in his possession writs against
parties living within the County aud has
made no effort to arrest them. Here lies The
whole Diane. NiilIEe'
We did not intend to say one unhind word
to the almost overburdcned citizens of John
son county and We are glad TO know that
their trou bles do not lie at the door of the
Conservative portion OF its citizens. IL is due
the people OF this County. that Gov. Baxter
should at once appoint competent Sheriff
one that knows his duty and has no fears Of
a
we are assured that the assassin of Judge
Meers Will soon be brought to the bar OF Just
ice OF hurried to that othcr bar where there
no is escape.
Oar friend OF johnson must excuse Us
for publishing Il portion Of his letter. al
though private, as 1t is due her good citizens,
and makes this correction more satisfactory
than " q could oursrlf
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09
Reckoning Without HIS Host.

Dunham has been getting letter from u
"wheel-horse " Of democracy down in John
sou, This whecl-horse says Baxter is doing
well thinks there is no immediate cause
for depreciation in Baxter stock. Wait
awhile, Dunham. Yon and your wheel
horse" may be reckoning without your host.
II you are doing well just be easy. Just let
Mr.. Brooks manage his own concerns in his
own way. Your house, Durham, MS well us
your wheel horse may be in danger Rcmem-
Der the admonitions of your venerable moth
cr last summer FdyeUepHie Democrat.
We are willing to wait and are advising Mr.
BROOKS In nothing. willing to trust the good
sober Judgment of the people. 1t is 10 more
than fair, however. for you to respond to the
call OF The central committee for an eXprcs-
sion Of the people. In regard to AN Immediate
call for Convention, IT, as you try to make
yourself bolieve, the masses of Washington
county are all for Mr. Brooks AMI for an i'm
mediate convention. why don't they rally.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09
Reylew of the Trade and Commerce Of
Memphis.

The Appeal Publishing Company ,ssne, III
connection with their daily of the lst inst, a
large extra reviewing the trade and com
mercr of the city Of Memphis, and also
makes reference To the towns and cities aud
the business directly tributary to it. We
make few slight corrections and publish
what it has to say of
VAS BUREN.
The frs, mayor OF this place was not from
KindVrhuoR but the place derived its name
from that abiding place of Andrew jackson
nominated successor. Furniture Dealers
Henry Glass aud 5. ID. Dougherty. The popu-
ation OF the place is nine hundred, The old
citizens are Physicians &. r. Brown, Henry
Pernot, A. NJ, Bourland, J. Decherd. L. &,
White. Lawyers Jesse Turner II. +. Thom-
asen, Wilcox q Alexander B. J. Brown. VIM
l.. Taylor, j. b. Ogden. 7. II johnson, j. G.
Chaplin, ]. J. Warren. Merchants John Aus
tin, ID. G. Williams, VIM. Whitfield q Co,
George Austin, llinkle d Bros, NJ. Lynch. ID.
Dickson, j. N Wood, j. Neal & Co, +. a.
Mckibbcn. Miller d Bro, j. W. Carey. n. i.
Cornelius Brodie Bros, Chas L. Harvey, j.
A. Noble, johnson d King. Druggists
Deeherd Bros, +. Wall. There is one cotton
mill making yarn, A. N. Callahan q Co pro-
prietors; one tin-shop, X. ). Roberts, pro-
prietor; one bakery. two harness shops, one
wagon aud one carriage mandatory. j. &.
Barnes and McElvegh d Sons propretcrs.
Four thousand bales of cotton are shipped
every year. W, I. Boiling and j. G. Henne-
dy are resident ministers, and godly, useful
men, the first n Methodist, the second Pres
byterian. Both have large and most intelli-
gent congregations. Very little trade, our
CORES pondent says, with Memphis. We
never see anybody from that place; but Saint
Louis, Louisville and Cincinnati merchants
have always representatives here The
whole town is worth halfa million dollara
Lands are worth from three to twenty five
dollars per acre, and each acre produces from
twenty five to one hundred bushels OF corn,or
eight hundred to one thousand eight hundred
pounds Of cotton. Wells are from thirty to
forty feet deep. Oak and gum in bottoms
and hickory IN the uplands.
OZARK
l. on the Arkansas river ia Franklin county
Incorporated In 1870. Its first mayor was
Patrick Sanders; second, +. NJ. Elsey third,
William b. Moore. Eight hundred whites
and fifty blacks constitute the population,
There are two schools, white and black, and
one hundred and fifty pupils. The merchants
are J. +. Irish, +. & ID. l.. Bourland, Quaie &
Moore, Wallace & Carter, p. +. Webb, NJ. f.
Freeman, Il, ID. Aston, w. A. Carter. The
lawyers are ). NJ. Rutherford, William NJ
Mansfield. John j. Walker, l.. l.. Witch, 7
ID. Berry and George c. Aldine. The doctors
are r. A. Carter, H. II. Turner and H. NJ
Blackburn Hotel-keepers are IL. Eichen-
berger A. Forester and James Southerland
Thiriy-seven hundred bales of cotton are
shipped from this place
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09
Our Cotton in New York.
NEw YORK. Aug. 2sth. 1873.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2sth, 1919.
DEAR DUNHAM.-
About "a menth since, noticed an editorial
of yours, stating that cotton in this city was
worth q cents per pound, and prospect o'
Its proximating TO that price for some time
to come, and congratulatins your friends, the
farmers, on their good fortuns. feel conh-
dent that you made the statement with the
best possible intent, and felt glad in your
heart over the good paying prospects OF the
coming crop. Now. the fact is, there are some
cottons thar will bring the price you men
toned, but there is very limited qnahtity
froa your section that will class high enough
to reach it. The major portion ofcotton from
Crawford and Sebastian counne. WIZ not
average above good ordinary, which to-day
is quoted here at lie Futures for Deceniser
low middling-sell at l74c. the difference
to-day Between low middllng and good or
dinary is 2lc, which would bring the eotton
from your section to liS4c in that month"; IL
40 change was to take place between no"
and then | give from the quotations OF the
journal Of Commerce this date -whieh !
mail you. and write for the general interest
OF those concerned so there may be no ms
understanding Between the producer ana tne
merchant.
Your friend truly,
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09
oar x-u Dxfc yvhoof5.

MR. EDnoE
We commend the subjoined action Of the
Board of School Directors as Il move in the
right direction to correct an evil that has
worked much injury to our schools. The time
during which the children of most OF our peo-
pie have to acquire an education is but short
at best, and every safe gaurd ought to be
thrown around them to facilitate the acquisi.
ton of knowledge that is necessary to fit
them for the duties of life. Some of oui
friends who have means at command may al
low their children to engage in such amuse-
ments and pastimes as have tendency tc
unfit the mind for application to useful study
and then make it up by sending then ta
boarding school. whore they are excluded
from those dissipating influences. but tht
poorer part of our population are unable tC
avail themselves of those advantages, becaus,
they have not the means and they require the
labor of their children when they become
nearly grown to assist IN making support
for their families We believe therefore it is
the duty Of the Doard Of Directors to protect
that class from the influences that have
tendency to lessen the benefits OF the advan-
tagcs they have. The following is the action
Of the Board at recent meeting:
WHEREAS This Board is informed that /,
has been customary with some of the pupils
attending the schools of this district, to have
frequently during the school term parties at
which dancing and other amusemcnts are in
duiged IN, which have Il dissipating influence
upon the minds Of children and young per.
sons, and which the experience of educators
has shown to be unfavorablc to the acqu,si-
tion of useful knowledge and the usefulness
of schools. and being satisfied shat much OF
the ineilicicncy of our schools SO much COM
planned of Is traceable TO this cause, and con-
sequently much blame Is wropgfiillv attached
TO the teachers who are laboring faithfully
under these adverse influences therefore,
ReSolred. That we demand of parents send
ing children to the schools, that during school
term they prohibit their children from attend
ing snch meetings for amusement. as they
alone can control this matter. and believing
that the relaxation of the play ground in the
open air is sufficient for health and recupera-
tion, while loss of sleep by late hours at par
ties enervates both mind and body and units
them for the efforts required to reap the
greatest benefit from the exercise ofthe school
room.
CrTIzkS
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09

sS- The Little Rock Gdsette of the 9th has
correspondent writing from Benton, who
says among other things that, we are all for
Baxter ia Benton; as far as | know there /.
not man who would place Brooks in his
chair ifhe had the power. We want u change
in the constitution, but can preferring
the laws are faithfully administered By an
honest governor to running the chances OF
calling q Ugscrupulods legislature together
aud rsking the consequences. Ne; lst u'
have Baxter. He is the peoples spysrnor
The only one since the war that has acted for
the good Of the people ofthe whole State"
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09
PROCLAMATION by THE GOVERNOR

WHEREAS registration Of the legal voters of
w the State has not been made since tho adoption
and ratification of the amendment to the Constitu-
ton of the State, known as Article VIII, except IN
the Counties of Garland Hot Spring, lizard and Van
Buren and
WHEREAs, 1t is necessary that new and full reg
istraton be made in every County in the state Tor
tho purpose of holding election for one member OF
the board of supervisors of each county, ana such
other elections as may be- ordSed
Now. therefore, |, Elisha Baxter. Governor OF the
State of Arkansas by virtue Of authority vested IN
me by the 29d section Of act ofthe General Assem-
bly,, entitled An act to provide fora registration
of the legal voters in the State of Arkansas. ap'
proved July Is, 1875 hereby order and direct that
new registration Of the legal voters Of the State be
made, except in the Counties hereinbsfore men
toned after notice thereof shall have been given
aNoording to law. Said registration to close at least
ten 10 days prior to the rst Tuesday after the first
Monday in November A. ID. 1873.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my hand
aud caused the zeal OF the state to be at
IT, 81 fixed at the city Of Little Rock, this twen-
ty-seventh day Of August, A. D, 1873.
ELISHA BANTER
Governor of Arkansas.
BY the Governor: J. NJ. JoHSsOS,
Secretary Of State.
BY Frank Stroug, Deputy. I'd
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09
Baxter in Franklin .

One day this week, ne had pleasant call
frem Mr.. James Moore, of Quaile & Moore of
Ozark who, after his mountain trip, looks 5
much improved He reports crops good,
Baxter men scarce, and a general cry for q
convention where he has been.
..-,.--.-.-.--- -OzARx-Ane- August 80. 1S13
EpiroRs GAZETTE The above sweet little
morse' Is clipped from the Fort Smith Herald
Knowing Mr.. Moore TO be one of the most
truthful and reliable men of or county. and
knowing at the same time that there were not
dozen men In this county who were In favor
OF Poker Jacks convention; and no one ex.
cept few sore tailed brindlcs and few
minstrcls Of the Mcclure stripe who are OPP
posed to Gov. Baxter. We went to see Mr..
Moore. upon his return, in regard to the mis-
representation aud he informed us that there
was not n word of truth In the report, aud
that he had had no conversation with the
aforesaid editors about Baxter. Baxter men.
or convention. SO some one has misropre-
seated the people of this county. and we know
It was not Mr.. Moore. Respectfully.
j. ID. BERRY.
We doubted the truth ofthe Rerdld's "gen-
cral cry for n convention" As 1t was so con-
trary to the information we were getting
from Franklin county But we had so much
confidence IN nny thing Mr.. Moore Of Ozai k
might say, we had come to doubt the reliabil-
ity OF our own information from that section
ofthe County. Like chickens, the HerdlGs
manufactured" general cry for convention :
has come home to roost.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09

tS~ We find the names of the corporaters
of the Little Rock & Fort Smith Railroad In
the Independent:
John Drennen. l.. r. Bishop. ID. J.. Bour-
land. A.G. Mayors, l.. Robinson, Il. H. Brown.
VI. Rrsr. Thomas \. Howell. a. Gordon, Geo.
W. Clarke, L. Pcnnywitt. Justin Bcnneux,
George Birnie, william Goodrich, Il. Cum
ningl,am. John McFadden, II. b Benedict and
Mark Bean. The act ofineorporation was sp-
proved January 22l, 1855 John Drcunen
was the first President and l.. Pcnnywitt.
Treasurer
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09

u We advanced labor money and ener-
gy and the Gazette says even went beyond
that. to secure the election OF Elisha Baxter.
relying on his promises to do the fair thing
when he was once firmly seated on the throne.
Those promises were not kept IL. n. Re-
publican.
What was the fair thing" promised by
Baxter? Let Us have 1t out. Mae The peo-
PIE wal, for the testimony from the man who
has Nsd!lenly become yir,uous, and has go
coolly turned states evidence.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09
Your friend truly,

The WEEKLY ApvANCE-Weha have upon our
table the first number of the Weekly Aaudhce
published by CHAs. L. lsHAM, at BentonViile'
Benton county. Ark. 1t is seven column
paper and presents fine appearance IL sup
ports GOV. Baxter in due Difference TO lts
own, as well as the wshes an" Judgment ni
the citizens OF the county 1t remains WIN
the people of Benton to say whether they VIII
sustain first class paper or not. we arc
confident our friend islam will do well his
part, aud we trust he will receive hearty
support.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09
Register Register !. ! Register !!

Bear In mind Rcgl stration has commenced
and the President of the Board is now in the
country. Don't fail to 20 to your respective
precincts ana nave your name on the books
Ali can register except IDIOTS or insane per-
sons or those convicted of felony. Come up
and prepare yourselves to do your duty at
the next election. Registration will COM
mcnco in Van Buren, Township on the 29th
inst.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09
Kings Early Corn.
From 1 to q Weeks Earlier than the
Common Field Corn.

rINHiS is the earliest and best field corn adapted fol
l this climate. The present crop was planted
April 18TH 1878. aud was ready TO gather August 18th
The ears are large averaging IL inches in length
yielding from 20 to 100 bushels por and is four te
six weeks earlier than our common field corn
Persons desiring this valuable corn for SEED will
apply at early day, the sopply is limited, a,
the Mulberry FIGURING Mills
Price -. 20 per bEsh.i j L. KING.
Muli.rry ARK. Auc 10 1l--tf
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09
OFFICIAL PAPER.

mated by the Governor, as the Official
Paper OF Crawford Couaty to publish all
Official and Legal Advertisements in,
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09
Public school AF.irs-List Of Trustee,

Public school kf.irs- List Of Trustees
The following are the Trustees elected and
appointed az far as heard from
Van Buren,. c. White, President Board
Directors.
District No. i-idseph Mailoek
2-J, B. &. Turman
3-James Triplet.
4-James Fears.
5-D. spencer.
G--tieo. W McCaslin
Mot heard from.
g. Hlll.
I'D II, Creekmore.
l0--Iames NJ. Peters.
llNot heard from.
"l2-llenry Varble, tappointed).
+" l3-S. +. Cooper.
"H-G. w. Rogers (appointed).
l5--Not heard from.
"l6-Joseph Winters.
Iii. NJ. Mckinney.
"ls-Wm. Temple.
"l9-M. G.. Lemley.
s20-John a. Davis.
"2l-Robcrt Norwood.
22- VIM. Carney, (appointcd)
"23-Wm. VI, Byers.
As the law requires that the districts be
numbered " from one upward. 1t will be seen
that the County Superintendent has done so,
and Trustees will hereafter make their reports
under such enumeration.
We are glad to see our school affairs look
ing unand that so many good men have been
chosen for the important position Of Trustee.
The County Superintendent, Rev. W. 4.
BOILING, informs us that the Revenue Law
rcpeals so much Of the School Law as relates
TO general State tax for supper, Of common
schools, 1t will therefore lie seen, that until
another Legislature convcncs, the people
must depend upon special taxes, for the sup
port Of common schools.
The Superintendent takes pleasure in call
ing the attention Of Trustees TO the interest
manifested In most Of the districts, and urges
them to be prompt and energetic in the dis
charge of duty.
The Trustees elect i'll take the oath Of Of
flee within tendays from next October 18th,
The old Trustees will make the Annual Re
ports, between the lst and 18th OF October,
rs prescribed by law.
We learn that through our Superintendent
Mr. Boiling, every Trustee in the County has
been supplied for the first time, with regis
ters aud blanks Of all descriptions, necessary
for their use.
The schools in our Town are again under
full Roadway, and we earnestly hope that the
future will develope far better state OF
things than the past. Let every parent give
earnest support to the teachers.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09

OLD TRIM Is DEAD.-Capt. J. W. BaLpwrN's
faithful OLD deg Trim. died on the LIST inst
lie was devoted to his master, and wherever
he went Trin, WAS sure to go
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09

Sr. JoHN CoLLEGE.-We are indebted to
Col. O. C.. GRAY, President, for copy of the
Annual Catalogue Of this Institution The
next session of the College commences Tues
day, October 1st, 1873 and closes on the 24th
of June 1874. We can cheerfully recommend
II to all having sons to educate. The cata-
logue can be examined at our office
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09
IsEGISTRATION.

will proceed to Register the Legal Voters Of Craw
ford County at the following time and places, to
Wit:
Lees Creek Township. Widow Babbs' Sept 10, II,
Cedar Creek Township. Cedar Grove, Sept u, l3,
Lafayette TownEpip, Fraziers Gin, Sept. Is. IL.
Shepherd Township, School House, Sept Is,
Upper Township, School House, sept 49,,
Riehland Township, Buttons Springs, Sept 2, %
Van Buren, Township, Court House. Sept %, 3o
E. &. WHITESIDES,
President Board of REGISTRATION.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09

II We regret 10 learn that Col WYATT c.
TnoxAa Editor Of the Pine Bluff Press, has
had severe fall and the result broken arm
tihe leff) and sundry other bruises.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09

~ 1t 10 pleasing to witness the increased
prosperity Of the Memphis Daily AppeaL It
u now one Of the largest in the country. and
witiial one of the best papers printed.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09

s1r We have l,aH two heavy rain. tie past
week, but NOS cnongh to materially help the
ths river Weather cool and pleasant.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09
NOTICE.

I ErTERs of Administration were this day granted
/ 4 to the Undersigned by the clerk of Crawford
county on he estate of Robert Boyce, late Of said
said deceased are required to present the to me.
duly authenticated. for allowance. within one year,
OF the same may be precluacd from any benefit In
said estate. All notes so presented within two years
will be forever barred. Persons indebted will pay
up. Those having effects Of said deceased in their
hands will deliver same TO me
HIRAM BR0DIf.
Am'r. Estate Of Robert Boyce dec'd
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09

IL Gov. Baxter Offers 4 reward Of $4,000
for the arrest Of the assassin OF the late Judge
MEERs Of Clarksvills.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09

Prof. BRUINS Concert Thursday night, that
we appreciate his musical efforts in our place.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09

eH- Judge f. d. Ham passed through on
Sunday ca route for GrcenN oOd. Court com
menced it, session on yesterday. Circuit
Court at Fort Smith District on next Monday.
\ this place ON Monday lhc 20Lh inst
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09

t1sN Il will be noticed from the Governor
Proclamation in our paper that he offers Two
hundred dollars reward for the arrest of Jack
Richmond, Lafayette Shultz and Bud Morris
each, charged with killing two men from
Kansas, III .hls County.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09

70 Let every one entitled to Register dc
so--unlcss you do, you cannst vote.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09

.B- The Circuit Court for this County con-
vcnes on Monday, September 29th
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09

home on Sunday, after an absence of two
months at the East.