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Van .Buren
Steam Ferry.
-
U. =. Mail Stage Route-Quickes
and Beet Crossing on the
Arkansas River.
H. II. Bras

yJNHE well known and long estatlisneo
Ferry at Van Buren,. Arkansas Is now
under the charge of the subscriber. Thepro-
%, ietors having recently put on a large New
Steamboat, and Nth careful and experienced
Fcrrymen. they feel confident that they cab
give universal satisfaction to the travelling
public. Their aim will be to meet the In
crcnsing demands of the large ethigrant tray
el to Texas. = :,
Tie st Louis. and sherman, Texas, q. 3.
Mills are carried oter this Ferry, which Is =
good guarantee that 1t Is the shortest as well
a. the best route fot travel Of all kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat on
the river, and can cross 200 wagons and team!
per day. and no retention oh either bank need
be- expected. Enclosures for stock and sheds
for travellers are being built on both sides Of
the river. and no pains will be spared to ac-
commodate the public. We shall strive to
continue to make this the popular route 70
and from Missouri and Texas.
N. B.-Fer,y Accounts must De settled
Moathly-No deridtion from this rule.
II. c. RO BARDs, Proprietor.
Van Buren,, Feb. T., 70.
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WEDNESDAY, July Is.


MORNING SESSION
The convention was called to order, at
8 O'Clock by President Royston.
Rev Mr.. Winfield offered fervent and
appropriate prayer, the delegates stand
ing during the devotion.
The roll was called
The president announced as the stand
ing committee on election: Smith, of Sa.
line; White, of Phillips; House, of
White; Garland, of Nevada; Leiper, OF
Dallas; j. A. Williams, OF Jefferson
Miller, of Randolph.
Mr.. SmOote introduced resolution
providing for the election Of an assist
ant door keeper, assistant sargeant.a at
arms, and postmaster.
Mr. Leiper offered as a substitute that
the additional officers be one assistant
sergeant at-armsj one assistant door
keeper and a postmaster, and one copy
of each daily paper be furnished dele
gates.
Mr.. B. F. Walker moved to strike out
postmaster, and thought the delegates
should attend to their own mail matter
Mr.. b. w. johnson thought the part
of the resolution referring to newspapers
was all wrong and moved to lay the reso
luton on the table Carried.
Mr. Cypcrt, Of White, moved that the
clergy of the city be invited to attend
and open the deliberations Of this body
Mr.. r .ctor did not believe in beins
penny wise and round.foolish. He die
not see, however, that postmaster wa:
necessary. As to the matter OF a chap
lain, it was purely matter Of taste. De
bate, he thought, was unnecessary.
Mr.. Walker said he came here for the
purpose Of opposing all he considered
wrong, and he intended to do so. HIS
people were reading people, and would
pay for their papers.
Mr.. Rector moved the convention pro
eeed to the election of chaplain.
Mr.. Smoote withdrew his resolution
Mr. Cypert pressed his resolution OF
invitation TO the city clergy. Resolution
adopted.
Mr.. Smoote moved the convention
proceed to the election Of an assistant
door keeper. Carried.
Mr.. Johnson nominated for that posi-
ton Mr.. Benz Mcclure (col.
Mr.. Smoote said he would vote FOL
him because he would make good ofiic
er, and not for what he dad done,
Mr.. Eagle nominated Mr. Grattan
(col.)
Mr.. williams. of Jefferson, objected to
Mcclure, and said he represented no one
not fifty men in Jefferson county.
Mr.. Fishback proposed to vote FOL
Mcclure because be represented htty
men. aud those fifty were represented BY
n majority Of $4,000 for convention
Mr.. Thomson, Of Crawford, placed n
nomination the name Of N X. William
son (col.) A.
The election resulted as follows: Nc
Gure II, Ora tan 8 Williamson IL.
Mr.. Mcclure was declared elected as
sistant door keeper j..
Mr.. Brown moved to elect post
master OF the convention.
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MECHANIC.

EE We wonder how the new party
that Tiomason, Wilcox and Sparks OF
the Herald intend starting, is getting on.
Whew, won't the series of reforms that
they pnrpose to inangurate be prolific
Of good (2) to our state For in
stance, Thomas on, the walking encyclo-
pedia of wisdom and political trickery,
Governor Gran, the earnest office seek
gress, and Sparks, superintendent OF the
penitentiary. THEY are rcformers; they
constitute the new party, and they are
going to carry the state in the fall. I" Can
these things be, and overcome us like a
summers dream?" ~
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"a That genial, who!e-souled Irishman,
formed in natures purest mould" George
Austin. Is still like child. much given to
milk; rot, however that chalk and water
mixture which dairy-men are wont to dis
burse to their patrons. but butter milk. Of a
hrst-class quality He is liberal too. In the
highest degree to his friends lie says to all
who visit his store " Ho. every one that
thirstcth. come ye to George Austin's and
drink; come. buy butter-milk. without mon
ey and without price, Thereupon, every
one who passrth thirsteth. s'
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

/ Nv Vuo SoiiC0 W OtucI u
4 O'Clock
Messrs. Crowley, of Green, Relnhardt
Of Prairie, Bowen, Of Mississippi, Will
Jams, OF Sharp, and Anderson. of Craig
head. were sworn in by Judge English
Secretary Thomson W. Newton alsC
qualified and took his position
The convention proceeded to the elec
ton Of sergeant alarms.
The names of Mr.. Owens and Carte
Mcclellan were withdrawn, leaving bu
two candidates, Col. SANDY" FauIkne
and Capt Hill.
Mr.. Thomson, of Washington, ap
peared and was sworn in
The following was the result Of th,
election: For Faulkner, 49, for Hill. AZ
Mr.. Hill having been elected, came for
ward and took the oath.
Mr.. Pindall moved the convention
proceed to elect door,kceper Carried
Mr.. Mansfield nominated Col S. C
Faulkner
MIR. j. M. Smith nominated Mr. Cloud
Mr.. Copeland nominated MIR. William
son.
The roll was called, the election re
sulting in the selection of Col. Faulkner
for that position, the vote being Faulk
ner 81, Cloud II Williamson 8
Col. Faulkner came forward and took
the oath of office.
A motion was made to elect two as
sistant secretaries.
Mr.. j. n. Cypert moved as subst
tute. that the secretary be authorized tc
select his assistants
Mr.. White (eol objected, and said he
had friend whom he wanted to occupy
that postion-not that he thought tina
Mr. Newton would not appoint him, bu
he wanted the convention to elect him
Mr.. Cypert withdrew his motion cheer
fully.
The names of Gen N. B. Pearce. c
c. Reid, Jr,, w. b. Field, Geo. W. St
Clair, VIM. II. Govan and Charles Coffin
were placed in nomination.
The vote resulted Pearce q, Reid 49,
Field 5, st Clair 3, Coffin 20, Govan s
No election.
Mr.. Eagle withdrew the name of Geo.
w ots WALL HC vi VA. Wv al
was also withdrawn.
The executive and judicial officers, on
motion of Mr. j. N. Cypert, were grant.
ed the privileges Of the floor.
The second ballot resulted: Pearce 3S,
Reid 10, Field 7, Coffin l9. No election.
Mr. Field name was withdrawn.
A motion to adjourn was made and
lost
The convention proceeded to vote
again for first assistant clerk. The result
was Pearce so, Reid 6, Coffin 10. Mr.
Pearce WAS elected and sworn in.
For second assistant secretary Mr.
White placed in nomination the name OF
Mr.. r G. Woods (col
Mr.. Murphy (col. nominated Mr. Z.
G. Reid, Jr, but withdrew the nornna
ton.
Mr. Woods was unanimously elected
rs votes
On motion of Mr.. j. N. Cypert, the ap-
pointment of pages was left to the pres.
dent.
Mr.. White, Of Phillips, introduced a
resolution for the appointment ofa com.
mittee Of seven on election
Mr. Smith, Of Saline, introduced sub
stitutc, for the appointment of similar
committee Of five by the president to re-
port on the contested cases as soon as
possible.
The substitute was adopted.
Mr.. Smith, of Saline, introduced res.
olution that the president appointa com
mittee Of five to draft rules for the gov
eminent Of the convention.
Mr.. Fishback claimed that all the reso.
lutions were out of order, that the con.
vention was not yet organized, and
moved an adjournment to 9 O'Clock
this morning, which motion prevailed
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7~--SI go
REMOVAL.

u +. BROWN, NJ. D., has removed
y" y o'lice from the Wallace House to Col.
ceo' r, Whites store, on the Levec.
ssO'ee anticipates being absent for sew
va. months this summer, and the Doctor
=" keep house during the intrem.
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AZ Mr.. Jim Maxey laid upon our ta-
0lc Tuesday, a nice mess of roasting
ears OF Kings early variety, The corn
zane from the farm Of Geo Austin, who
vas as fine a crop Of cotton and corn as
aman ever laid eyes on. It is fact that
"e crops in Crawford never were more
Promising.
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tSrT rTapp's Chalybeate Springs. about sew
en- miles from town, are attracting good
deal of attention. Sick people like George
Austin, 90 there In search of their health and
never rail to find 1t. Everybody, and their
wives and children, 20 there and they alway.
come back happy 1t Is pleasant resort
and hut a short ride from town.
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II Mr.. w. J. Largen passed through Van
Buren,. Wednesday, on his ay to New York.
He represents the long and well established
Hat House Of Clarke Bros. & Co. Of New
York City. where all orders will reach him
and receive prompt attention. 1t will give
him pleasure to attend to any special wants
Of his friends in any line Of business. Ad-
dress $50 Broadway, Ny
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The Old Pennywitt Mills.

These old Mills are being put in thor
ough order for grinding wheat And
viii in a few days be ready to purchase
and exchange -four tor wheat. Before
'ne war these mills had as high reputa-
"on Tor its excellent Flour as any of the
mills in this part Of the State.
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EF Master Steward Scott, Of Little
Rock, is up on visit. Now. if we can
only induce Miss Fannie to come, we
will break the last link that binds the
family of cur old friend Charley Scott
to Little Rock.
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tFWe are indebted to Mr.. G. +. Harvey
for basket Of fine peaches. IL he could have
seen the way we demolished them, ne would
would have been satisfied of our unspeakable
Uratitudo
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sB-Flouris now being sold for S275a hun
dred. and the county having raised consider
able wheat, it Is more thun probable 1t will
be even lower.
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IF The CREEK that runs by the town, on
its way to the sea- is growing more and more
beautifully less, and sandbars have become
as plentiful AS bed bugs In a fashionable
hotel.
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Presbyterian, 20. 81

Rev. j. c. KENNEDY, Pastor. Divine Ser
vice every Sabbath, except the Sd Of each
month. at II A. NJ. and 7P.M. Prayer meet
,ug Wednesday evening at 7P.M.
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IL The latest ornament for the heads OF
young ladies. Is bunch Of red flowers. A
new step in horticulture. We wonder what
they will. cultivate next.
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-21

eB- Van Buren, Is ahead OF any other town
in this part Of the country in its excellent
sidewalks. People can pedestrianate without
the risk Of being lost in raging sea OF
mud"
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rB-Mr. n. F. CorneliGs' family are rustica-
ting at the Pennvwit Sulphur Springs. Other
families are getting ready to 60 out this week.
May they be happy.
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-21

1" Washington county -four sold on
@ our streets Friday for 81 so per hundred.
wheat is reported worth but 30 cents
per bushels in that county
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-21

If Gen. G. A. Meyer. Of Spadra. spent
few days In our town. during last week.
Crawford coanty has been attached to his mil
itary district.
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n NVI!eSe OF H5 I-"0'00'v'
A College Of Engineering, and
A College Of Natural Science.

1t will also inciuie Norma Departmpr, iis.
tinct from the College that win o1nfal iegress.
bur having it, a0proprlfe course Of s'pdy, nd G
corpse OF teAchcfs " hn will sfrve adj
in all respects to the best Morn 4 the
country,
Two hundred ann thirty seten benefieia,ss arc
provided for, TO be appointed hy the Goyernor oi
the State, the Trusted Of the University and the
Stat, and County Superntendents Of Public In
struction.
Board in private families in Fayetteville can lie
ha | at from 500 to $500 year. A beneficiary
or normal student pays Ave do,lare ma,rieula,ior
fee Aier this his tuition is froc. Other student,
pay from $50 To $50 year for tuition. From slt
to 800 viii be reeded Tor annually for text books
which can be purchased at Fayetteyilleat publish
et's prices.
The University has already its formally crgan-
ICED Freshmen aud Sophomore classes In the Col
lege Of General Science and Literature, and no
pains will be spared to give their full dignity and
value to the degrees that the university will confer
Farm has been purchased upon which the
university buildings are located, and its agrieul
tural and mechanical features will be developed
as rapidly as time and means will permit. and "a
intended by congress in endowing the institution.
Fayetteville is regarded throughout the south
west exceedingly favorable point for an in.
sttutiun of learning The location Of the tow d
itself is unusually lul the air is nvigorat.
ing and the water pure, and those who wish 10
educate their children cannot send them to 4
healthier spot.
1t is anticipated that daily mail and stage
route will be established between Fayetteville and
Clarksvile on the Arkansas river, where connec-
ton will be made with the Little Rock and Fort
Smith Railroad and thus with the Central, East.
ern and Southern portions OF the State.
Over the railroad mentioned, and the Memphis
and Little Rock Railroad. Denefciaries now
passed at half fare. and it is to be hoped that
other common carriers in the state will show the
same degree of public spirit and lberalty.
For additional information with reference to the
| University. application can be made 10 Gen. AL
BERT W. BISHOP. A. NJ, President, AT Fay
etteville.
EnA ettayilln Ark Eeh lQ71
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NATIONAL BANK
Oh
Western Arkansas.

AZ
Fort Smith, State of Arkansas,
At the close Of business on the 27tn day of Februa.
ry, A. D. 1874
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts ssi. .0s0 "a
L. 5. Bonds to secure circulation 5000 90
Other stock bonds and mortgages 3,0l4 sS
Due from red"eming and reserve agents 10.ll9 10
- National Banks l,i7I ~
state Banks and bankers 705 II
Furniture and fixtures 2.0N 90
Premiums paid 5000 0l
Bills of other National banks $50 10
Fractional Currency tincluding nickel 2l3 90
Legal Tender Notes q 800 90
slS6. .30s i3
LIABlLfrlEs.
Capital stock paid in SIS 900 90
Surplus Fund 200 20
Exchange ~ -
Profit and Loss y 3,lB 50
Circulation Outstanding 5000 90
Dividends unpaid 6.O62 SO
Individual deposits 80. s33 80
Demand certificates Of deposit f,505 81
Time Certificate Of deposits 5000 %
sls6, ,3Os 43
Up. X. Roors, Cashier of the National Bank Of
Western Arkansas, do soemnly swear that the above
statement is true, to the best Of my knowledge and
belief y. X. ROOTS. Cashier.
Sworn and subscribed before me this llih day of
May, 1874. {. Z; SWIFT,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest
(Signod) j. BAER,
E.R. puyAL. {Directors.
p, X. Rosrs,
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The WORLD.
THE WEEKLY WORLD

rs our great edition for the country. 1t contains,
| The latest Prices, telegraphed from all the Mar
kets of the United States.
q The Farmers page. with all the doings Of the
Farmers Club of the American institute. letters from
practical farmers. nc, A
A page for the Family Circle of lively and pure
reading.
One or two frst-rate Novels during the yesr,
Ali the News in concise summary.
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Ey- Van Buren, is the best and cheap.
est Furniture market, above Little Rock.
Consult our advertising columns.
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RIVER NEWS.

TUESDAY MORNING..
81. .s r'vsr Is falling slowly with . fec. BY
"ss' Weather warm and cloudy.
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~Pay tor your paper.
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ARKANSAS
INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY.
The Arkansas Industrial University
LOCATED AT
Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas
ARKANSAS


WAS organised under an act Of Congress, en-
w titled An act donating public lands to the
several States and territories, which may provide
Colleges for the benefit Of Agriculture and the
Mechanic Arts, approved July 2J. 1861, and the
acts supplemental thereto.
II was opened for the reception Of pupils Jan.
22d. 1879. and there are now upwards Of two hua-
dred and thirty in attendance.
The institution s most eligibly located within
the corporate limits Of Fayetteville commodiou.
temporary structures are nov IN use, and Terma
neni edfce Of brick and stone, 6ve stories high
with frontage Of 2l4 feet aud a depth Of wing
Of l22 feet, i. in progress II erection. The iul
development Of the University will embrace iou
Colleges, I. wit;
A College Of Gcncia Science an,
Litereraturc.
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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-03-25
The sinking saYea.

The combination of tonic, Alternative and
stimulating properties in Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, especially adapts that famous
specific to the cure of chronic forms of dis
ease, when the strong influence of a long pro-
.tracted morbid habit is to be surmounted.
In chronic dyspepsia, and liver complaint,
and In chronic constipation and other obsti-
nate diseases, 1t is beyond all comparison the
best remedy that can be taken. AS a means
of restoring the strength and vital energy of
persons who are sinking under the debilita-
ting effects of painful disorders, this standard
vegetable invigorant is confeSsedly unequal
led. The permanent tonics included in the
preparation are associated with a diffusible
stimulant absolutely pure, and the tendency
of these elements is modified by the presence
of Alternative ingredients slower in their ope-
rations and capable of producing more last
ing local and general effects. For feeble con-
valescents and in all phases of debility, it is
the best as well as the most agreeable of re-
storatives.
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widows, Avaunt!

The following is veritable petition
signed by sixteen maids of the town of
Charleston, S. c., and presented to his
eXcellency, Gov. johnson, Of that pro-
vince, in the year 1888: ''rhe humble
petition of all the maids whose names
are underwritten Whereas, we, the
humble petitioners, are at present in II
very melancholy disposition of mind,
considering how all the bachelors are
blindly captivated by widows, and our
more youthful charms thereby neglect
ed in consequence of this, our request
is that your eXcellency will, for the fu-
ture, order that no widow presume to
marry any young man till the maids
are provided for; or else pay each of
them fine for satisfaction for invad-
ing our liberties, and likewise fine to
be laid on such bachelors as shall be
married to widows. The great disad
vantage it is to us maids is that the
widows, by their forward carriages~do
snapup the young men, and have the
vanity to think their merits beyond
ours, which is great imposition upon
us, who ought to have the preference
This is humbly recommended to
yonr eXcel!ency's consideration, and
hope you will permit no further insults.
And we, poor maids, in duty bound,
will ever pray"
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We clip the following items from the
Sherman Courier of Saturday:

We clip the following items from the
Sherman Courier of Saturday:
Reuben Baker was shot by Deputy
Sheriff Jacob Riggles, at Van Alstyue,
in this county, on Wednesday night
last. The circumstances as we heard
them are as follows: Baker and an
other man were firing pistols, cursing
and raising general disturbance,
when Riggles went to arrest them,
whereupon they said they would not
be arrested and Baker snapped n pistol
at Riggles, who fired upon him, shoot
ing him in the right side, inilicting a
dangerous wound. Riggles came to
town Thursday morning and gave him
selfup, and caused writs to be issued
for the arrest of the other parties, for
an assault with intent to kill.
David Lambert, one of the Oldest cit
ixens in this county, died at his resi-
dence six miles northeast of this city,
Oh Wednesday, the l4th. He was a
true gentleman and a christian, and
will be missed by a large circle of
friends. F
John Fitch returned Tuesday from
his rancho in Clay county, and reports
all quiet in that section, and every
thing promising for peace and pros
perity, the farmers being much further
advanced than in this section.
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THE WEEKLY HERALD,

THE WEEKLY HERALD WI be pub
lshel every Saturday morning SnbscNp-
Ion, ga.50 per muum slW for six months,
,layllble In advance. No subscription taken
FOR a less period than SIX months.
Advertisements lnseIledi,t tie rata OF 81 10
for each subsequent insertion,
obituary notices, marriages, deaths, public
meetings, cards of thanks, ETC., 10 be paid for
at half advertisement rites.
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FOR SALE.
LAND FOR SALE.

Several improved tracts of land, three miles
timber convenient, aud the land Is rich as
any in Dallas. Also, prairie and timbered
tracts unimproved, which will BIO sold In
quantities to suit purchasers and at reasona-
Die prices. For further Information, apply to
2sSdtf JAS. o. CRUTCHFIELD Dallas.
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From 81, Nicholas for APRIL
THE WAY 70 ia ar.

W ~, W. ~
III tell yon how speak n piece;
First ! make my bow;
Then bring my words out clear
And plain as know how
Next throw my hands up SOL
Then LIT my eyes--
That's 10 lot my hearers know
Something doth surprise.
Next grin and show my teeth,
Nearly every one;
Shake my shoulders, hold my sides;
That's the sign of fun,
Next | start and knit my brow.
Hold my head crebt
Something's wrong, YOU see, and
Decidedly object,
Then ! w0bble AT my knees,
Clutch AT shadows near,
Tremblc well from top to toe;
That's the sign Of fear.
soon scowl and with u leap
Seize an airy dagger.
"Wretch! ! cry. That's tragedy,
Every soul TO stagger.
Then ] let my voice grow faint,
Gasp and iiuld my breath;
Tumble down and plunge about;
That's n villains death.
Quickly then Tcone to life,
Perfectly restored;
With n bow my speech is done.
Now, you'll please applaud.
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For Sale or Rent.

A large block OF ground, at the corner Of
Bryan and Cantagrel streets, on the east side
of Inc Central railroad. The house embraces
two large concrete rooms, IRE place in
each, a porch and cook room, basement
room, fine well of pure water, stable and
garden, II will be rented until purchaser
can be found. Apply to
2sdtf JOHN HENRY BROWN.
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DENTISTRY.
DR.. J. A. SEECAR

Can be found at all hour, Of the day az his
street. His office is well fitted up for the re-
ception OF ladies. I will guarantee All my
work, and 1t shall be In In the best and latest
styles. I have q new automatic piuggef
and would like 70 use U. II nils teeth WELL