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The Van Buren press., 1874-09-29
Our Ticket.

1t Is pretty generally conceded that the
ticket put out by the Democratic Com
servativc and the Farmers Conventions
at Oliver Springs, is about as good and
acceptable as could have been made
Every township but one was represented
and the very best feeling come up from
all quarters for harmony and concession
in the selection of the names to put be-
fore the people. No ticket rs a whole
could have given better satisfaction-all
are good, worthy men, and will make, II
elected, good officers. Democrats and
Conservatives cannot afford at this time
to throw away their votes on independ'
ent candidates. 1t is too important that
all the Offices Of this County should be
taken from the hands Of those who have
so long oppressed the people, and to dc
this we must concentrate our strength on
one ticket--and let that be the one put
out by the County Convention, on the
10Th, at Oliver Springs.
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To tho Voters of the Counties OF
Crawford and Franklin

FELLOW CITIZENS
Most unexpectedly to myself I am a
candidate for the Safe Senate, from the
Counties of Crawford and Franklin, in the
next General Assembly, which convenes
at Little Rock, on the first Tuesday after
the second Monday in November next.
The nomination OF the Senatorial Con.
vention, which assembled at Pleasant
Hill. on the Oath September, inst was
wholly unexpected, and certainly un-
sought, and undesired by me, but ap-
preciate the honor most highly and ten.
der to the Convention my sincere thanks.
My first impulse was to decline the
nomination.; because, in accepting, |
make a sacrifice of interest and feeling.
Franklin county ought to have the Sena
tor, but then she puts forward no one of
her many worthy citizens, and she has
many, who would do honor to the posi-
ton therefore, after mature reflection,
without further hesitation accept the
nomination, and pledge myself, if elected,
to dedicate my humble abilities to the
service Of the people.
In the mean time | learn that Col. Nj.
f. Locke has 6otted on to the track, and
has declared himself a candidate for the
Senate without reference to the action of
the Convention. recognize his right to
do this, and have no complaint to make
against him on that score But, in order
that Col. Locke may not have q lonely
race. nnd the course all to himself, | now
throw down the gauntlet to him, and
propose to compete with him in man
Is race for the Senatorship Of this dis
trict
The time is short and | shall not be
able to canvass the district to any great
extent, but must rely mainly, and with
confidence, on my friends. lfthey stand
by me as think they will, cannot per-
nit myself to doubt the result
Very Truly and Respectfully, your
Fellow Citizen,
JESSE TURNER.
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gon W, w. WILTSHIRE.

We have not the official proceedings of
the Congressional Convention, which met
at Clarksville on Wednesday last. But
from our Delegates who arrived home,
we learn that on the 32d ballot the Hon.
w. W. Wiltshire of Pulaski was nominat-
ed. Up to this time, the votes were cast
at intervals, for Wilcox, Brown, Cravens.
Stewart, Wiltshire, Flanagan and Smith
The nominating ballot stood, Wiltshire
1871, Smith 81, and Cravens 4s.
The Gazette says, after this ballot was
| announced, Hon. H. w. Mcmillan of
Clark, moved that the nomination be
made unanimous, and the motion prevail
ed. Col Mcmillan went into the conven'
ton the friend Of Judge Stewart. After
his name was withdrawn, he placed the
name of Col Jabez NJ Smith. Of Saline,
in nomination. After the result was
made known, Judge Wiltshire appeared
before the convention, and accepted the
nomination in neat speech. He was
followed by Hon. B. J Brown, Hon. u.
Wilcox, Col. j Z. Cravens and Col. Nc
MILAN, all of whom pledged their sup
port TO the nominee. and the convention
adjourned with tie utmost good feeling.
While Judge Wiltshire was not our first
or our second choice, he was the choice
of the Convention, the delegation OF
which we have the fullest confidence, and
we waive our preferences, and give him.
as he is entitled to, our warmest support
There is, certainly, no man (excepting
Gov Baxter) not strictly OF the democra-
tic party, that deserves so well at the
hands Of the people Of Arkansas, as Mr..
Wiltshire, for the fearless, patriotic posi-
ton he took on their side, in the late in
surrection instigated by Powell Clayton
& Co. The sober, rejecting citizen will
decide that the convention have acted
wisely in their selection, and will give a
ready support to the nominee.
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To the Votersot Crawford County

At the requst of many Of my old
friends and acqlaintances in the several
Townships of dis County, | have con-
sented to becoe candidate for the Or
fee Of Sheriff. | submit my claims to
the people without any commentary
official record is before the people. FL
deity and impartiality are pledged in tue
execution of law, should be elected.
| believe the adoption of the new Con
stitution is the only safe and sure means
of restoring peace and prosperity to the
State and shall labor to this end.
Below please find State Auditors and
Treasurer's certificates Of my settlement
in full up to date, and also the Clerk
and Treasurer's certificates Of Crawford
county Of my settlement Of all public
monies collected up TO date.
Respectfully, Your Ob't Serv't,
j. p. GRADY.
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To the People Of Crawford County;

At the County Democratic Conservative
and Farmers Convention, held at Olivcrs
SprlngS on Saturday the 10th of September
] was nominated for the Office of Clerk OF
Crawford county at the ensuing election. aud
II IN your opinion am believed to te compe-
tent to discharge the duties of the office
would be most happy to have your support
My past conduct during my official career
IN this Office. though only as Il deputy. should
be sufficient guaranty to all with whom
have transacted business as to my general
qualifications tor the duties OF the office. and
trust to receive liberal support frcm YOU at
the ballot box on the 18th day OF October
next.
II elected to the Office | honestly pledge
myself to discharge the duties of the office II,
person. and not In the interest Of any other
person. as has been circulated already, which
10 without the least shadow OF truth.
also pledge myself to look after and guard
well the interests of the people throughout
County ifelccted. Yours very truly,
JOHN G. WILLIAMS.
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Organize! Organize |!

Organize, Democrats and Conserva
tives, organized Organize in every town
and in every county. Do not delay one
single day. Wake up and make prepare
tions to get out the Democratic and Con-
servative vote. The secret of success
lies in periecting compact organization
of our forces. Let the Democrats in
each school district give at least one
night In each week to m interchange OF
opinions and to arrangements for draw
ing out full vote. Impress earnestly
upon your halting neighbor the necessity
of exercising the duties of citizenship.
Disseminate sound reading matter among
such of your friends as are not hide
bound by prejudice. Inform them as to
the workings of the new Constitution.
No Que disputes the certainty of DEM
oeratic success in the State, If our voters
will give little attention to the prelimi-
nary work Every report from all sec
tions is of the most cheering character.
Individual effort is what is needed, and
it will secure success, Organize, Demo.
Gratis and Conservatives, and let not a
vote be lost for the Constitution and the
whole State and County tickets. If the
Democratic party would be strong, its
supporters must submit and that willing.
" to its nominations made in conven-
tfon, and discsri-no matter i'o ~orih.v
all candidates outside Of the regular
ticket.
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Some Of the Benefits.

The new constitution abolishes the or
fee of Lieutenant governor, State School
Superintendent, Commissioner of Public
Works, five Circuit Judges, five Prose
cutting Attorneys, a Superintendent OF
the Penitentiary, an Insurance Commits
sioner In addition it reduces the sala-
rcs of other officers nearly one half OF
the former sums This together with the
requirement Of fees to be paid INTO the
treasury, will be a vast saving to the state,
amount to nearly fifty thousand dollars.
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To the Voters Of Crawford County, Ark.

dtlate for the Office OF sheriff of vour County,
to present myself for your suilrages.
will state. that am not dictated 10 you by
any convention. party clique or ring o, rde-
puliers, promising. II elected, to bc the sheriff
ofpoar County only. me- ing out alike to all
equal justice and fairness before the law.
have been in your midst. as an Official and
otherwise, for some time and all ! ask IA an
impartial investigation into my official and
private record. and II found worthy ask a
due consideration of my claims. on the 18th
day Of October, 1874.
will say that am in favor OF the adoption
OF the new constitution. and the election OF
the ticket headed by the Hon. A. II Garland
JAMES NJ. WRIGHT.
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James Greig. ESQ.

From card in our paper from James
Greig, Esq it will be noticed that he &C
cepts the nomination Of the Oliver Spring
Convention Under all the circumstances
he,ter selection could not have been
made A straight forward, well read and
well informed farmer, he will make o
capital Representative Of the people He
will command a full vote and we have
no doubt Of his election.
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ONLY ONE PRICE ASKED.
Warning Order.

In the Crawford Circuit Court. October Term
A. ID. 1874.
Abner l.. Burrow, Plaintiff
against Bill in Chancery.
Thomas b. Mills in his indiyidu-
al capacity. and as Admins
TRAITOR of estate of Walter &.
Mills. deceased. William Mills.
james Mills. Whig Haley and
Mary Haley his wife, Silas A.
Wright and Harriet Wright
his wife, Banks NJ. Burrow and
Martha j Burrow his wife. Me- Defend
ncrva Mills. Lula Mills. Fir- ants.
ginia Mills and Alfred Mills
heirs ut Law of Walter G. Mills
decd.
The defendants are warned to appear in
this Court within thirty days and an,wer the
conn plaint OF the Plaintiff. Abner l.. Burrow
JAMES a. LOCkHART. Clerk.
by Jno G. Williams. Deputy.
JESSE Turner, Attorney for plaintiff
aug 26 1iw4
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ALMA, CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARK i
September 26th, 1874.

To II. d. Brown. E. r Hardesty, Hen
ry Bar, j. c. Armistsad, W. "
jennings =. II Hammond, j ". Free
man and many Others Of Franklin
County
GENTLEMEN Your kind and compli'
mentary communications at hand, in
which you urge me to become a candl
date in the 25th Senatorial District, com
posed of the Counties Of Franklin and
Crawford, for State Senator upon the
Farmers ticket. Realizing, as think
do, the grave responsibilities deyolying
upon that officer at all times. and es-
pecially now, must plead my excuse for
the tardiness aid seeming indifference l
have manifested in not answering you
sooner. Concwring in the opinion that
something should be done for the inter
est and relief ofthose who furnish main
ly the oil that lubricates the machinery
Of the State aui National GoVernmeht,
as well as Thousands of individual enter
prises of the coin,ry, believing from my
heart that the agricultural interests OF
this country hive been overlooked and
shamefully neglected in the past in Leg
islative Halls and cherishing the hope
that something can be done that will aid
in tn. owing df our shackles, | consent
to become o candidate for the position
indicated. ball endeavor to see as
many of your citizens as time and op
portunity will hermit before the election.
Very Respectfully,
M F LOCKE.
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ACCEPTANCE.
Mr. i S. DUNHAM--

Mr. 4 s. DUNuAM-
Sir: Having been nominated by the
spontaneous action of the Convention that
met a Oliver Spring on the 10Th ult hereby
accept the same. As | do not intend to cam
vass the County. will state in few words the
principles by which | will be governed in
the event o being elected After residence
of thirty years in the County. | presume 1t
would be an act of supererogation to make
any allusion to my political principles All
my worldly interests being concentrated in
the Cousty, it must be apparent to every one
tnat the interests or the people and my inter
eats are not only identified. but that they- are
interviewer and inseperable from each other.
AS to making promises that will in all proba-
bility never be realized for getting votes |
contemn it. Every measure presented to the
Legislature. will receive my undivided atten-
ton. and the interests OF my constituents and
the interests Of the people ut large. will en-
tirely govern my votes. AS | believe In in
dividuals paying their just debts, ! also, be-
lieve the State ought to pay all her just debts.
| believe under the new Constitution. we can
circumscr ibe II we cannot entirely eradicate
the rapacity and tyrany Of officials.
Suffice it to say If elected, will represent
the people. If not with ability. at least with
assiduity and integrity.
Very Respectfully.
JAMES GREIG.
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Election Proclamation,

TNDER aud by virtue Of the provisions
~ of the Scheducl to the newly framed
Constitution of the State of Arkansas. there
VIII he an election held at the various elcc-
ton precincts Of Crawford county on
Tuesday, Oct, 18th, 1874,
for the purpose Of electing
GOVERNOR
Secretary of State,
Auditor.
Treasurer.
Acknowledgement,
Commissioner Of State Lands,
Chancellor.
Clerk OF the Separate Chancery Court OF
Pulaski county
Chief Justice and two Associate Justices
of the Supreme Court,
Circuit Judge and Prosecuting Attorney
for the 5th Judicial circuit,
State Senator for the 25th district,
Representatives,
and all County and Township Officers provid-
ed for by the constitution.
Il. g. WHITEStDES,
BURKLEl NEAL,
l.. c. WHITE,
County Board Election Supervisors,
CrawiordCo County.
Van Burcn, Ark, Sept. 81, 1874.
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rv Representatives of the manufac

EE Representntives OF the manufac.
turing corporations, having their head
quarters in Boston, have voted that the
production Of the cotton mills Of New
England should be reduced at least one.
third until the proper relation between
the cost of production and the market
value of goods shall be established, and
the true relation between supply and de-
mand adjusted.
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Judicial and Congressional Nominations

From the Delegates who have returned
from the Clarksvillc Conventions, W.
learn that Hon. w. w Wiltshire was
nominated on the thirty second ballot fo'
Congress from the Sd District.
Hon w w. Mansfield, Of Ozark, Judge
and Joseph p. Byers, Of Van Buren,
Prosecuting Attorney Of the 9th Judic'a
Circuit
Col l.. G Cause was nominated in the
lst District and Col w. f. Semons IN
the 2d District. All Democratic nomina
tions
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~ Cen'l N. B. Burrow had, pe,hap

EF Gen'l N B. Burrow had, perhaps
as much resson Of complaint as any one
of the action of the Oliver Spring Con
vention But he yields frankly and will
make no opposition to the ticket. This
is the way for all. Let it be concession
on all hands. After we are "out OF the
woods, if we cannot get along without
an old fashion wool pulling" for office
let us have It Once out of the hands OF
Clayton and his crew-then,
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AUDITORS OFFICE. ARK

AUDITORS 5 OFFICE, ARK.
!. James r. Berry, Auditor Of the State o.
Arkansas. do hereby certify that J T. G rady
Collector of Revenues from the County o
Crawford, as shown irom the records OF thi,
office. has fully accounted for and paid the
amounts charged against him upon the sew
eral funds so far as reported to this office
In testimony whereunto have here
unto set my hand and affixed the
l.. 8 seal of my office. done at the city
of Little Rock. this the 23l day o
September. 1874
}. r. BERRY.
Auditor of State.
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re- The highest number of votes re-
ceivcd by the aspiring candidates from
this County, Hon. G.. Wilcox and Hon,
B. J. Brown, we're: Wilcox 6 and Brown
ST. They were both withdrawn and
the contest settled down between viii
shire, Stewart and Cravens, of Clarks
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Hon. w. w. Mansfield.

This gentleman, the nominee Of the
Convention for Judge Of the 9th Judicial
Circuit, is one of the purest men in the
State With a name unbemshed; an
able, high toned lawyer, we shall have a
Judge that all will delight to honor.
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Eys. Mr. A B. Corey has renewed the
Of the Highlander" at
Boone county. Ark. He makes
a good paper and we wish him success in
the enterprise
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Otice.

I WILL apply to the Iloh. Circuit Court of
L Crawford county at It's next October term
1874 for an order to sell all the right title and
interest of Richard = Perkins. deceased, in
and to the following lands. to wit:
The " y of the L a and the N F. "a Of the
SW a Of Section p. Township I'D,
North Range 81 West.
to pay debts and for maintenance and educa-
ton Of minors Of said estate. Same being
dover inst. of late widow of Thos. }. Camp
bell, deceased
CYNTHIA f. PERKINS.
ExecutriX Of last win and testament of
r. Perkins. deceased.
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E1- We are pleased TO know that our
wide awake, go.ahcad young lawyer, Jos.
T.. Bycrs, received the nomination in the
Convention at Clarksville, for Prosecut-
ing Attorney. for the 9th Judicial Cir
cult II shows that he is appreciated
abroad as well as at home.
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TUESDAY. SEP. 20, 1874.
Democratic Conservative State Ticket.

f,R GOVERNOR,
A. II. GARLAND, Of Pulaski.
FOR cHIEr JUSTICE.
F. II. ENGLISH, Of Pulaski,
ASSOCIATE SUPREME JUSTICES
DAVID WALKER. Of Washington.
WM. Al. HARRISON. of Jefferson.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
B. b. BEAVERS. Of Saline,
AUDITOR,
WM. r. MILLER, of independence.
TREASURER,
7. ]. CHURCHILL. Of Pulaski.
ATTORNEY general.
S. P. HUGHES, Of Monroe.
coMMrssioNER STATE LAHpa.
j. N. SMITHEE. of Pulaski.
CHANCELLOR.
JOHN r. EAKIN, Of Hampstead.
cuANcERy CLERK,
A. L. WITT, OF Pulaski,
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HON. JESSE TURNER.

BY turning to the proceedings Of the
Convention, at Pleasant Hill, composed
Of Delegates from Franklin and Craw
ford Counties. will be seen that the Hon.
Jesse Turner vas selected as the cand.
date for Senator from this the 25th Dis
trict. 1T il All honor bestowed unsouyh
unsolicited, upon very worthy shoulders.
No better man for the position could
have been selec,cd r-''--------.'------a-.-'
Col. NJ +. Locke is announced as al
independent caDlidate. He Is worthy
gentleman and would make good Sena
tor We hope the canvass will he made
in manner honorable to both parties
The Van Buren press., 1874-09-29

EE The peoples only safety is in
sticking closely to the Convention ticket
ANY other course will tend to the cleo
ton Of Radical county officers. They
will have ticket in the field before the
canvass is over-mark what we tell you.
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STATE OF ARKANSAS. !
Crawford COunty.(

|, j mes A. Lockhart. Clerk Of Crawford
county. do hereby certify that j. +. Grady,
sheriff and Collector OF said County, has fully
accounted for and paid into the County Treas
ury the amounts charg against him as Col
lector as per the County Treasurer's receipts
on he in this office. and as can be seen by
reference Vi the County Court record.
Witness ms hand and official seal, on
IT,. this the ESD day of september. lS7i
JAS. A I,UrkH ART, Clerk.
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Judges Of Election.

The following are the Judges of Election .
the various Townships:
Van Buren-F. N. Neal, w. A. B. Deven
port. A. M. Callahan.
Richland-Charles Perrin. John d. Kiber
W.. r. Morgan.
Alma-A. B. Howell. Nathaniel Couch, r
p. Morrow.
Vine Prairie-J. NJ. Bratten, j. J. Hinson
Er. John 8. Chasteine.
Lafa, ette--Elisha Dean, Uriah Love, John
j.. Meadows.
Mountain n~-J0hn Johnston, James C. Wright
Henry Rsmey.
John Shepherd.
Upper-D. ". Lewis, Peter Rush, Josepl
laue.
lees Creek W. B. Shoemaker, j. s. Rain
water. n. r. King.
Cedar Creek-A. Cooling, Zill Coleman. r
n. London.
Jssper-Jchn s. Matlock. j. W. Bransor
ThOsnas Colmstock.
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5th Judicial Circuit, for Judge.

We are authorized to announce Judge
THOMAS W. POUND. Of Yell County. as
q candidate for Judge Of the 9Th Jadcial Cir
cult, composed Of the counties Of Sebastian
Crawford, Franklin, Sarbcr. johnson, Pope
and Yell.
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Il. BERRY.
Auditor of State
STATE rREAsuRERs OFFICE, ARK

STATE rREAsURER's OFFICE, ARK.
hereby certify the above to be full and
correct statement In regard to j. L. Grady $
accounts. AS per the records of this office.
In testinon, whereof hereto set nv
l.. s. name and attach my official seal
this 23d September lS74
K. G.. NEWTON. Treasurer.
Per JAS a. MARTIN, Deputy Treas.
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FEES FOR ANNOUNCEMENT.
To the Voters Of Crawford County,

hereby announce myselfas an indcpcnd-
urer, indcncntcnt all Parties and upon per-
sonal merit. IL elected general satisfaction
will be guaranteed
CT MADDOX,
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Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce W. d
JACOWAY, of Dardanelle. as a candidate
for Prosecuting attorney Of the 9th Judicial
District. composed of the counties of Sebas-
tian. Crawford, franklin, johnson, Pope and
Yell.
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Road N Office.

rINIIE heirs at law of the estate of John
] Drennrn and the heirs of the estate Of
Rachel Ross. whose given names and place OF
residence are to the undersigned petitioners
unknown. and David Walker Of Fayetteville.
Ark. John Henry of New Orleans. La. will
hereby take notice. that on the 10th day Of
September. 1874. Il county road viii be view
ed and surveyed. commencing at or near the
terminus of Water street in the town of Van
Buren,. on the section line between sections
~ anu "a, Iow u-ttp o. n""<a ~ West, and
thence running along the banks Of the Ar
kansas River. up to or near the mouth Of Lees
Greek, thence along the east bank of Lees
Creek. To terminate at or near the North East
corner of Section 10 Township 0, Rtngc 80
West. to intersect Road District No. 10. at that
point of terminus. An order having been
made by the Board Of Supervisors of Craw-
ford County. at the July FERN, 1874. of said
Board for view servey and lay out of said
road.
JOHN II. DECllERD. ct ais
sept Sw4 Petitioners.
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STATE OF ARKANSAS. |

STATE Of ARKANsAs.
Craw ford County}
l. + NJ. Kinies. Treasurer of Crawford
county. do hereby certify that j, L. Grady.
Sheriff and Collector OF said County. has paid
into the Treasury the several amounts shown
to be due the County, by the clerk of said
county.
Witness nv hand this 23d day of Sep
tember 1874.
I. NJ. KIMES Treasurer.
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For Congress, 81 District,
IloN. w w. wiltshire.
For Judge 9th Judicial District,
W. w. MANSFIELD.

For Prosecuting Attorney. 5th District,
JOSEPH p. BYERS.
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ET The hardest thing 10 deal with
An old packs Of cards.
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Notice.

I WILL apply to the Honorable Circuit
l. Court of Crawford county. Mt its next De-
tober term 1874 for an order to sell the fol-
lowing Real Estate, belonging to the Estate
ofJ. 4 Noble. deceased. to pay debts against
said Estate. to-wit:
Part of Lots No Is md 16, in Block IS,
in the Towa Of Van Buren, on
which is a large Suite
J.. G. WHITE, Administrator
Of Est. j. "A. Noble. deed.
Aug 81. 18Th
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kT How to stop cock fght-Let all
parties present claim fowl.