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The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
To the People Of Crawford County |:

At the County Democratic Conservative
and Farmers Convention, held at Oliver.
Springa on Saturday the 10th Of September
] was nominated for the office Of Clerk OF
Crawford county ut the ensuing election. and
II In your opinion am believed to I've compe-
tent to discharge the duties OF the office
would be most happy to have your support
Ny past conduct during my official career
In this office. though only as 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 from you at
the ballot-box on the 18th day Of October
next.
II elected to the office I honestly ple,lg,
myself to discharge the duties Of the Office il.
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 gnard
well the interests Of the people throughout
County ifrlected. Yours very truly.
JOHN c. WILLIAMS.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
Be Careful.

Voters should strictly scrutinize their
tickets at the election on the 18th inst. or
they may be deceived There will be
several independent County tickets dis.
tribnted on that day, headed with the
regular Democratic. Conservative State
ticket, and on which there will be only u
portion ifany oftbe names Of the County
ty Democratic. Conservative nominees.
Therefore, to prevent mistakes, examine
well your tickets before deposi,ing them.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
To the Congressional Aspirants.

EDITOR Press:
We wish to PROFOUND the following
questions to the Congressional aspirants
who speak here on Friday
lst. Are you or are you not in favor of
the installation of Joseph Brooks as Gov
ernor of Arkansas and the re opening Of
the Brooks and Baxter question
I'd. Are you in favor Of the interler-
ence of Congress in auy way with the
Gubernatoral or other affairs Of the
State Of Arkansas at this time?
81. Are you in favor of Congress over
throwing the new Constitution and offices
Of Arkansas, and the reconstruction of
the Statep
AS one Of the voters Of the District,
would like to hear from these gentlemen
on these questions as We believe them to
be of vital importance to the people of
the State.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
HON. JESSE TURNER.

We hear the most cheering accounts
Of the reception Of the name of this gen
tleman as the nominee for the Senate of
the Democratic. Conservative convention
From Franklin, where he once esdcd.
we have positive assurance that a heavy
vote will be rolled up for him And the
vote of this County will astonish his
most sanguine friends his majority will
be large in both Counties.
The Little Rock Gazette, in noticing
his nomination, says:
The readers ofthe Gazette will be graf
lied to learn that Hon. Jesse Turner, Of
Van Buren,, is the democratic conserva.
tive nominee for the state senate from
the Twenty fifth district, composed of
Crawford and Franklin counties He
was a member OF the state senate in 1866
10, is leading citizen Of the state, and
his mere nomination ID . guarantee of
his election.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
Our Congressional Nominee.

The Memphis Appeal Of Tuesday has
this to say of the nomination of Hon.
w. W. Wiltshire in this district for Con.
gress:
The Democracy Of the third district of
Arkansas, nominated Hon W. w. VIII
shire for congress, on Friday last. The
Little Rock Gazette announcing the fact
says, IL Governor Baxter deserves such
plaudts from those who were formerly
his political opponents. for the bold and
mcompromisng stand he made against
the enemies Of the State, Judge Wiltshire
was equally deserving, and great and
noble party was not forgetful Of its obi
cations second time Judge Wiltshire
was one Of the men to free Arkansas
that his services were appreciated and re
membered. a grateful people have shown
in his nomination for congress from this
district. "
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
Stick to the Ticket

We ask our Democratic and Conserva
tive friends to ponder we'll the effect OF
scratching or altering name on the
ticket, presented them for support by the
Oliver Spring Convention. One vote or
one scratch may elect Sheriff that you
will repent of for years to come Your
candidates for County Offices are all good
men--men whom you will not regret Civ
ing your support to. Let us for once,
then, drop all preferences for others
than the party nominations, and have @
complete victory from top to bottom. Be
actiye--be vigiIant and all will be WELL
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
In Memory Of Mrs. Emily H. White.

Again the hand OF the silent reaper mas
come into our midst. and taken one of our
oldest and most prominent citizens. Ihe
subject Of this tribute was too well known
for ii recapitulation of her virtues to be need
ed here; yet the hand of love'woud tain lin
ger over some pleasant "reminiscences OF the
active life now gone from amongst us. There
are few in the community wli0 could be miss
ed more than she will be amongst all classes
for she was friend to all. and to young and
old was her companionsbip equally pleasant.
In the church and Sunday School, OF which
she was an active member. In the Temper
ance Society. whose work aroused her warm
est interest and feeling. and in social life. she
was ever leading spirit. Her loving care OF
sick friends, her kindness to the poor or to
those in any way dependent on her, cannot be
forgotten; and none knew better than the
writer, the tender sympathy she felt for those
who were suffering or in trouble. In the
new and happy home which she had so re-
Gently entered, ber hospitable nature contin-
ually showed itself. aud many will long re-
member pleasant hours spent there during
the last year. That home has again been
sliadowedtin darkness and distress for many
weeks, while fell disease struggled for the
mastery, against all that tender care could
devise to oppose it; and now her nearest and
earnest friends can but lift prayers of thank
fulness that tire 'snfferer is released from
earthly woes. DARK y ere the waters around
her departing feet, until the last hours when
the light OF tue heavenly morning broke over
her face. Tnd her feeble voice. In faint but
raptur6,is v%rtfs Whispered that she was "go-
ing home" Peacefully then shs reached the
other shore, and now. "beyon the river" she
walks In newness Of life. ,.t.. ....
Dear friend! bright be thy existence In
that blessed world, and may those who are
left to mourn tllee. find comfort In the assurI
ance that thou art only gone'before, where
they may follow In Gods good time. -y
Sweet souls around US watch u. still
Press nearer TO our side;
Into our thoughts into our prayers,
With gentle helping glide. 81.
Let death between US be - nsught. ..,
A dried and vanished strsam;
YouR JOY bs the reality
oua suffering life. the d~am."
- FRIEND.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
The Right People to Elect

Governor Smith, Of Georgia, in reply
to a question in private conversation, as
to who the people should send to the
Legislature said: "Send those who do
not want to go. Men who have no bust
ness Of their own to look after are. YOU
may rest we'll assured, the men who
ought to he elected" This is sound
sdvice and should be rcmem bered, more
particularly just now in the election Of
State Senator. Jesse Turner did not
want the office, but at the earnest solici.
tation Of many friends he yielded to the
wishes. He is truly representative OF
the masses Of the people
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
Capt. Jack Winfrey,

The regular Democratic Conservative
nominee for Sheriff, is the right man for
the place. His nomination takes we'll in
all parts Of the County, and he will re-
ceive the full vote of the party. IL is no
time now to waste votes on independent
candidates, for every vote cast for an in.
dependent candidate is half vote for the
Radical candidate.
We say to our friends everywhere,
waste no votes on outside candidates,
but vote the clean straig ight ticket-and be
particular to see that the name of
JOHN f. WINFREY,
is on your ticket.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06

EH- Let every voter on next Tuesday
turn out and 60 tv the polls. Give one
day to your country and roll up such "a
majority for the Constitution and Demo
cratic.Consersative nominees, both State
and County, as shall make old Crawford
the Banner County. Not only 60 your
self but take your neghbor, and stay at
the polls and work for the ticket until all
have voted.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
10 the Voters Of Crawford County, Ark.

take the liberty, as an Independent can.
didate for the office Of Sheriff Of your County,
TO present myself for your sufirages.
] will state, that | am not dictated to you by
anv convention. party, clique or ring o. ,cire-
ptllsrs, promising. Ii elected, to be the Sheriff
Of yonr County only meiing 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 Is 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. H. Garland.
JAMES N. WRIGHT
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06

ESr The independent candidate fol
Sheriff, James M Wright, has in some
instances been taken for Capt James G.
Wright If Mountain township Capt.
James c. Wright is for the regular nom-
nee Of the Convention, Jack f. Winfrey,
as well as rorth whole ticket He sticks
to the nominees Of the Convention, as
the only safety against the election of a
Radical
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
Crawford Circuit Court.

The fall term of the Circuit Court Of
this County convened Monday, 9th of
October. Hon. b. Brown, Judge /;
Thomas j. Barnes. Prosecuting Attor.
ney No Jury Commissioners having
been appointed last term Of the Court to
select jurors, the Sheriff was directed to
summon forthwith the requisite number
Of persons to serve as Grand and Petit
Jurors for the term. The following is a
list Of the Grand Jurors, viz
GRAND JURY.
A. j. WARD, Foreman.
F. NJ. NEAL, Clerk.
Hiram Brodie,
Moses Lemley,
Peter Kuykendall,
A. j. Foster,
Henry French,
Linus Riddle,
Benjamin Sneed,
W. A. b, Davenport,
I. w. Boiling,
A. O'Bryan, +t
Ran Maxcy, II 80 I
John r. Meadows, s1'r-1
John S. Chastain, -s
Elisha Dean. 5j-@.
PETIT JURORS: n
John Brodie. Charles Drennen, T. W.
Davis, Philip Smith, Josiah Foster, II.
l. Hoffman, James Steel, B. F. Wolf,
William Wilson, Levi Chapman, Jackson
White, John Montgomery, Robr. Suthsr-
land, j. D. Hawkins, james WhRfeld, X.
H. Creckmore. A. w. Bradner, John q
Betten. Thos. 3. Foster, William Allen.
W. j. Neal, Jesse B Jackson, A. l.. Viii
son, George Wood.
ATTORNEYS PRESENT.
Fort Smith-Judge William Walker
Van Buren--Jesse Turner, II. F.
Thomason, N. b. Burrow, John B. o..
den, G. Wilcox. W. l. Taylor, j. c Cha
pin. p. II. Hilyer, Burkley Neal, j. j.
Burrow, w. j. Alexander.
The following cases on the Criminal
Docket were called and disposed Of:
State vs. Jacob Meadows-Assault
with intent TO kill; stricken from the
docket.
State vs. Jacob Meadows-murder
continued.
State vs julius Bates-murder con-
tnued. .,-.....
State VS. Andrew Couch and Peter
Couch-assault with intent to kill; con
tnued.
State vs Ernest A. Lauenstein-sab
bath breaking; mol. pros. entered
State vs. The. j Connely-false pre-.
tense; mol pros. entered.
State vs Martha j. Wlliams-assault /;
forfeiture Of recognizance.
1t is expected the trial Of the Wallace
boys will come ON at this session, and
p: omises to extend the session somewhat
longer than usual.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
Farmers.

The Oliver Spring ticket is made up
mostly of Farmers, and it behooves them
to give it united support. If they ex.
pect to exert an influence for good in the
County, they must be united Waive all
personal preferences for men and give
your ticket q hearty and complete sup
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
Election Proclamation,

NDER and by virtue of the provisions
~ Of the Schpdurl to the newly framed
Constitution of the State of Arkansas there
VIII be an election held at the various elec-
non precincts of Crawford county on
Tuesday, Oct. l3th 1874,
for the purpose Of electinga
Governor.
Secretary of State,
Auditor.
Treasurer
Attorney General
Commissioner Of State Lands,
Chancellor
Clerk OF the Separate Chancery Court OF
Pulaski county.
Chicf Justice and two Associate Justices
OF the Supreme Court.
Circuit Judge and Prosecuting Attorney
ior the 9Th Judicial circuit,
State Senator for the 25th district,
Representatives,
ana all County and Township Officers proyid-
ell for BY the constitution.
+. @. WllTESIDES,
BURKLEi NEAL.
l.. &. WHITE,
county Board Election Supervisors,
Van Burcn, Arb, Sept. 81, 1874,
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06

EE- We are glad to notice that our
young friend Henry Carnal has with.
drawn from the canvass in Sebastian
county for Sheriff in favor Of Mr.. Henry
| Falconer This is as it should be, as
Mr. Falconer has been kept out Of the
Shrrih's office, to which we have no
doubt he was elected, two years ago He
will make capital Sheriff
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
E1y- Recollect that Hon Jesse Tu

EY- Recollect that Hon Jesse Turner
vas the regular nominee of the Demo
cratic Conservative Senatorial Conven
ton, held at Pleasant Hill and that Col.
NJ. + Locke, although his name was be.
fore the Convention, has since bolted
and is now an independent candidate for
State Senator. Vote for Jesse Turner
the regular nominee.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
Dr.. W. Defebaugh,

Is one Of the best nominations ma le by
the Oliver Spring Convention. Capable
and faithful, Of good business qualilca
tons and having at heart the best inter
ests Of the tax payers Of the County, he
will make capital Judge There is not
man mentioned in opposition to him
that in hardly any particular compares
with him. See that his name is on your
ticket-and vote no other.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
ONLY ONE PRICE ASKED.
Warming Order.
In the Crawford Circuit Court. October Term
a. ID. 1874.

In the Craw ford Circuit Court October Term,
A. ID. 1871
Abner J.. Burrow, Plaintiff,
against Bill in thancery.
Thomas b. Mills in his indivi,lu-
al capacity. and as Admins
TRAITOR of estate of W alter &.
Mills. deceased. William Mills.
James Mills. Wing 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 Vir- ants.
sinia Mills and Alfred Mills
heirs at Law of Walter &. Mills
deed.
The defendants are warned to appear in
this Court within thirty days and an,wer the
complaint of the Plaintiff. Abner l. Burrow.
JAMES A. LOCKIIART. Clerk.
by Jno. {. Williams. Deputy
JESSE TuRNLR. Attorney for plaintiff.
aug 26 74w4
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06

EF NJ. T. West, is the nominee Of the
Democratic. Conservative party for AS.
SCISSOR. He will make capital one. A
farmer, he knows the worth of land,
throughout the County, as well as any
other man. BE sure that his name is on
your ticket before voting
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
Public Speaking.

The candidates for Congress from this
District, Messrs. Wiltshire and Hynes,
will discuss the political questions of the
day in Van Buren on Friday next. Why
not have a general rally from all parts Of
the County and have hearing from
all aspirants tor Office
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
John G. Williams.

The Convention nominee for County
Clerk, is acknowledged by all to be the
most competent man for the place that is
out Don't waste vote on Independents
but vote the regular ticket without a
scratch.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
5th Judicial Circuit, for Judge.

We are authoriqsd to announce Judge
THOMAS W. POUND. Of Yell County. as
candidate for Judge Of the 5th Judicial Ctr.
cult. composed Of the counties of Sebastian.
Crawford, FranklIn, Sarber. johnson, Pope
and Yell.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
Notice..

I WILL apply to the Hon. Circuit Court Of
l. Crawford county ut It's next October term
1874 for an order to sell all the right title and
interest of Richard Z Perkins. deceased, in
and tn the following lands. to wit
The W = of the N + !! and the N + "a Of the
SW Il of Section % Township TO-
North Range 81 West.
to pay debts apd for maintenance and ednca-
tion Of minors Of said estate. Same being
dover inst. of late widow of Thos. J. Camp
bell. dcceascd.
CYNTHIA + Il PERKINS.
ExecutriX of last will and testament of
Il. i Perkins. deceased.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06

EF Ben Decherd. candidate for Coun.
ty Clerk, according to announcement,
bowed his own horn, last night. Sew.
eral others blowod theirs at Ben's ex.
Deuse
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
4" United, We Stand. 4"

II we are united on the regular Con.
vsntion ticket, we stsnd-but if divided
In support Of outside candidates, we
leave loop hole for Radical candidates
to step in. Vote the REGULAR "
ticket
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06

ED Hon. jesse Turner will address
the people Of Franklin county, at some.
time during the week at Charleston and
Ozark. AT Ozark on the 18th.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06

E1- Vote the regular Democratic Con-
servative ticket, State, Senatorial and
County. Every man on the ticket was
honorably and fairly nominated Beware
OF boilers and disorganizers.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06

EF Gov Baxter has appointed Hon.
b. j Brown Judge Of this Judicial Dis
trct vice E. D Ham resigned He open
ed court in this County on Monday.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
Prossc cutting Attorney.

We are authorised TO announce ".
for Prosecuting attorney Of the 9th Judicial
District. composed Of the counties Of Sebas-
tlan. Crawford, franklin, johnson, Pope and
Yell
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
Road N Office.

HNlIE heirs Mt law of the estate of John
] Drenncn 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 oi New Orleans. La. will
hereby take notice. that on the 10th day of
September. ISL Il county road will 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
~ AMI %, IownsnIp y. itangc 81 w-s.. and
thence running along the banks Of the Ar
kansas River. up {" or near the mouth of Lees
Greek. thence along the east bank of Lees
Geek. to terminate at or near the North Eat
col ner Of SEQ ton 10 Township 0. X R,nye 32
West. 10 intcr-rct Road District No l0. ut that
point ot terminus. An order having been
made hy the Board of Supervisors of Craw-
ford County. 1T the July FERN, 1874 Of snih
Board for view servey and lay out of said
road
JOHN H. DECIiERD. ct als
sept Swi Petit ners.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
To the Voters of Crawford County {:

Permit me to present my name rs " candi-
date for the Sheriff. office OF Crawford coun-
W ~ nm uu independent candidate. 1t has
been reported tliit " withdrew--t l. not So |:
| expect to see it through I'M the last vote i.
voted. so ] It'll remain your OBJ. -erv't.
..f JOHN NEAL
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06

Uvote the whole Regular Tick
ct without a scratch and you will
not he sorry tor it after election.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
FEES FOR ANNOUNCEMENT.
To the Voters Of Crawford County.

hereby announce myselfas an indepcnd-
ent candidate for the office Of County Treas
arer. Independent ofall parties and upon per-
sonal merit. IL elected general satisfaction
will BE- guaranteed
CT. MADDOX.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
TUESDAY. OCT. 9. 1874.
Democratic Conservative State Ticket,

Democratic Conservative State Ticket
FOR GOVERNOR.
A. II. GARLAND, Of Pulaski.
FOR CHIEF JusricE
Z. II. ENGLISH, Of Pulaski
ASSOCIATE suPRxNE JUSTICES,
DAVID WALKER, of Washington,
wM. n. HARRISON. Of jefferson.
sxcRrrARr OF STATE,
B. B. BEAVERS Of Saline,
AUDITOR,
NM. X. MILLER, Of Independence.
TREASURER,
r. J. CHURCHILL, Of Pulaski.
ATTORNEY orRxRAL
8. p. HUGHES, Of Monroe.
COMMISSIONER STATE LAxps.
i'm. SAITHEE. Of Pulaski.
CHANCELLOR.
JOHN r. EAKIN, OF Hampstead.
cuAxcERy CLERK, n
A. h. WITT, Of Pulaski.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06

ET A. j, Ward for Treasurer, it is
we'll conceded on all hands, is just the
man tol the place
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
Judges Of Elec tion.

The following are the Judges Of Election Of
the various Townships:
Van Buren-F. N. Neal, W. A. B. Deven-
port, A. NJ. Callahan.
,Richland-Chsrles Perrin, John B. KIbler,
W. T. Morgan.
Alma--A. b. Howell, Nathaniel Couch, r.
p. Norrnw.
Vine Pralrie-J. M. Brattsn, J. J. Hlinson,
Sr.. John g. Chasteinc.
lAfny ette-- Elisha Dean, Urlah Love, John
". Meadows.
Mountain Johnston, James c. Wright
ueury Ramey.
Shepherd George Pet0rs, T. J. Singleton.
John Shepherd.
Upper-D. W. Lewis, Peter Rash, Joseph
Line,
Lees Greek D. Shoemaker, J. 8. Rain.
water n. +. King.
Cedar Crsek-A. 0oodiuY, Zill Coleman, r.
II. London.
.Jasper-Jshn 9. Natlock, j. W. Branson
Thomas Colmstoek.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06

TN PURSUANCE OF THE AUTHORITY
i conferred by the provi ions Of the Sched-
ule of the constitution, recently framed for
the State OF Arkansas by the delegates elect
ed on the goth day of June. 1874, under the
provisions of the act OF the General Assem-
bly,. entitled. An act providing for Il Con-
vention Of the State of Arkansas. to frame a
new Constitution the undersigned do hereby
proclaim and make known, that an election
will he held at the several election precincts
of every county in the said state Of Arkansas.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
Look Out !

Look well to your ticket. See that it
is headed
REGULAR "
All others are more or less mixed with
independent candidates
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
Notice.

WILL apply to the Honorable Circuit
i Court Of Crawford county. ut its next De-
tobrr term. 1874 for an order TO sell the fol-
lowing Real Estate. belonging to the Estal e
of. A Noble. deceased. to pay debts against
said Estate. to-wit:
Part Of Lots No. Is and l6, in Block IS,
in tie Torn Of Von BWen, on
which is a large StoJh
J.. C, WHITE. Administrator
Of Eft. j. A. Noble. decd.
Aug 81 1874.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06

T See that the name Of w.
Detiebaugh is on your Ticket for
County Judge. >>.-
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06

U Watch well your Ticket and
sec that the name of John f. Win.
frey for Sheriff, is on it
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06
For Rent.

HOUSES to Rent. ,,o,,.
IL Lands to Rent ana L'"'N
fol the year 1873. -.
3 Rooms suitable for offices, con,e",u y, oure
to % '"'' WI" "' nc. RoBARpS.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06

EI II you want 70 Ast swindled. send
for Demorest's Magazine. New York.
with the money enclosed.
The Van Buren press., 1874-10-06

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