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The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18
Work on the Railroad.

Maj. George Hughes Chief Engineer of
the l.. X. Il +, S. Railway, was up owe,
the located route last week, and opera
tons will commence at Van Buren, and
so on to the end of the Road opposite
Fort Smith, this week. The town i:
quite lively with wagons and hands who
contemplate taking a hand in the work
This move has called into demand the
yarions unoccupied buildings in tlis par
of town and good demand for cheaI
dwellings,,
Presiden, Converse and Maj Hughes
are expected in town to day.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18

EE The St. Louis Globe. Democrat
says that there are twenty idiots in the
Ohio Legislature. There were twice that
number in the lower house alone, of Ar
ksasas last legislature. But they know
enough to gorge Southdown mutton and
Thanksgiving turkey. Ii they knew any.
thing else, the record does not show it
Little Rock Evening Star
From O'Sullvan's estimate, about one,
third Of the members OF the last legisla
ture we're Idiots" This nondescript,
who took every occasion, during the ses
sion. TO outrage the feelings of the mem
bers Of that body, now completes the
climax by designating them body of id
lots aud dolts. There was not, perhaps
rs much brilliancy in that body as wa,
some Of the legislatures before the war
but the members far out striped, in poin
Of honesty and ability any radical legis
lature that ever assembled 10 the halls 0
the Capitol
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18
What Arkansas is Doing.

We understand from Jones, McDo well
& Co, that Bussey & Co, Of st Louis
have received and sold so far this season
from this state, $4,000 bushels of wheat,
at an aggregate of about 800, 900; and
100000 pounds of dried fruid, besides
hides, etc Pretty good for the first year
of wheat raising L. r. Gazette.
A greater portion Of this having gone
through the hands of Mr. d. l.. Bour
land, the representative of this house in
Arkansas
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18

EEWe are pleased to learn that Mrs
J, 5 Williamson, who was badly burnt
by her dress taking fire at the residence
of Gen Thomasop on Tuesday last, is
doing as well asscould be expected. AL
though badly bArht, it is gratifying to
know her wounds are not dangerous, nor
will they disfgure, To the timely pres
ence and prompt efforts of Gen Thoma.
son she is undoubtedly indebted for her
life.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18
Notice.

IW LUCINDA j. WILSON. one of the
L heirs at law of william Wilson, deceas.
ed:
YOU will pleased take notice. that |, as
administrator de bonis non Of the Estate oi
William Wilson, deceased, have in hand for
distribution your share of the personal assets
of said estate. This Is .eretore to notify YOU
that unless you make application either in
person or by agent for said estate, on or be-
fore the 2nd Monday in April next. the same
Will be paid over, pro rata, to the remaining
heirs of said estate.
JESSE TURNER, Admir-.
dec. II, 1875. 4w
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18
Sheriff. Sale:


NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That, by
~ virtue of the authority of writ of exc
cution issued by the clerk of the Circuit Court
of Crawford county upon judgement rem
dered before J Il. Burrow, late Justice of the
Peace of Van Buren township, Crawford
county. on the l4tl day of Ayril, 1875, in fa-
vor Of +. NJ. Neal, a transcript of which was
filled in the Crawford Circuit Court Of Craw-
ford county, Ark. on June 9th, 1873. and to
me directed and delivered. have levied upon
and will expose to sale. by public auction, to
the highest and best bidder. for cash. on Fri
day, the 2Sth day of January. 1876. at the
Court House door. in Crawford county. Ark >,
between the hours of legal sale the following
described property. to-wt: Part of the sw IA
of nw1 sec, lS,township 9north. rang3l west
containing 81 30 100 acres more or less, levied
upon as the property of A. G Stevenson. to
satisfy the above Judgment, slOS50 damages
and costs.
JNO. f. WINFREY. Sheriff.
3o-3w pert. w. DAVIS Dep.
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In the absence of telegraphc commnni-
crtion, we have learned from gentleman in
formed in the matter-and which we are much
pleased to icarn-thHI Japt. james +, 6trw-
art will visit Van Buren, on or about the first
of July. A palace car will be switched off at
Mulberry, in honor of " Capt. jim" Ample
preparations viii be made by hosts of friends
to receive and entertain him, while Capt. sam
Martin will kill the fattcd calf" and good
time viii be had all around. Speed the day,
The Hughes took from Van Buren 200
sacks of flour, and the Maumellc 400 Both
of the Van Buren, Mills are running every
day and some nights all night.
Attention is directed to the card of the
steamer Ella Hughes. She has heen COM
pleteiy renovated throughout, having new
cabins, and is a first-class low-watei passen-
ger-boat. She is in the trade between this
point and Little Rock, leaving that place every
Wednesday night, as long as there is water
She is one OF MS, and asks share of patron
age. Capt. Reubc llaines is an old and expe.
ricnced steamboatman, well-knowr to every
no use of talking about while. with Capt
Jim Bowlin, at the wheel, she win be taken
through, when there is show for anything
in the steamboat line.
The street commissioners attention /,
called to the crossing at the Methodist s,,r-or,
1t is disgrace TO the tewn r.,c one that ha.
remained long nnr> ,nedied. although atten,
''oh mas Zen repeatedly called to it.
J Judge John J. Burrow has returned from
trip TO the country, and may be found Al
Judge Turner's Office.
District Attorney Byers is in town for
few days.
Our local is indebted to Wallace Ward 70,
a bran new hat.
-Devaney, the popular shoe dealer OF
Fort smith. is on the lookout for place to
open 4 boot and shoe house. We extend a
hearty welcome to all
Our good friend Tobc Mckinney was
over Sunday, and was the guest of Doctor
Wall.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18

EFJobn McFaddin who was in our
Jail sometime for safe keeping and charg-
ed with killing George Blackard at Clarks-
vile last March, was tried at Ozark the
past week and found guilty of murder in
the second degree and sentenced to the
penitentiary for twenty one years.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18

EF Cincinnati mas been selected for
holding the National Republican Conven-
tiop, for the nomination of Presidential
Candidates. The Convention will Assem-.
on thc l4th Of June
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18

IEWe welcome the able and graceful
pen of the Hon. w. Hicks of Lonoke
County, to the editorial ranks Mr. Hicks
accepts the position of assistant editor
on the Lonoke Democrat.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18
MEMPHIS ALL RIGHT.

Memphis despatch of the 18th says
In the election to. day for mayor,
Judge Flippen, conservative nominee,
was elected by 1926 majority over League
republican. All of the conservative tick.
ct was elected. u
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18

EE The name of Col j. f. Cravens,
of Clarksville has been placed in the roll,
as a suitable candidate for governor of
Arkansas, A better or more upright
gentleman cannot be found in the state
and would admirably fill the bill.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18
Commissioners Sale.

DY virtue of decree of the Honorable
ID Cirenit Court of Crawford County or
the Chancery side, thereof, made at the Sep
tember Term A. ID. 1875, in case of LetitiG
j. Wright, as administrative o. the Estate o
J. A. Wright, deceased, Us. William Walker
Mary A. X. Walker, and Margaret A. johnson
!. as Commissioner named in said decree will
sell to the highest bidder at the Court House
door, of said county, within the hours of ju
dcal sales, on the
5th day of February, 1876,
on n credit of three months. the following de-
scribed real estate, known as the Walker
Place. in b A, Drennen's Addition to the town
of Van Bt,ren, also, bounded as follows: be-
ginning at "A pHint so feet North of Nortl
West corner of tie 10: now occupied by NJ
Lynch, running thence Noi'A 80 yards thence
East l05 yards, thence South 80 yards, thence
West los yards to place OF beginning.
JOHN F. WlNFREY. Commissioner
ian l01S76 2w
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18

AS an indication of the extraordina-
ry mildness of the weather on New Year s
day, it is reported from Montreal that
caterpilars were out in search of food,
and sparrows were seen to build
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18

fr On the 9th ballot for L. S Senator,
in the Kentucky Legislature, the vote
stood Beck "a Williams Sc; Leslie 25 4;
Stevenson 1e
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18

Eg- The attention OF the City Coun-
CT, is called to break IN the bank just
below tue property Of James Bowlin, on
the river bank. Itneeds immediate at
ention.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18

milwaukee, thought she had case
wherein young girl died of broken
heart, but it turned out that her corset
strings were too tight and one stroke Of
a jack knife revived her.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18
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The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18

EF Freight from ST. Louis to Van Bu-
rem by rail and transfer is down to 81 25
per hundred.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18

fs James Torrens has been confirm.
ed as l.. S Marshall of the Eastern Dis
trict of Arkansas.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18
Read our new advertisements.

~ Gen. W. D. Bloeher has been elec.
ted Treasurer of the city Of Little Rock.
Thy could not have done better.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18

Es- John c. Breckenridge, just after
his election to the Vice Presidency, went
" shopping at Lexington with his moth
er, for whom he had revercDtial love
and profound respect. They went to
this store and to that. The last selec-
tion was finally made and wrapped up in
large bundle. With that maternal pre-
rogative exercised in his glorious boy
hood, she turned to the Vice President,
and handing him the article, said Here
John, take this bundle The great man,
who, in courtly dignity, commanded list
ening Senates in times of turbulence and
storm, with the gentle placidity of girl,
took the bundle as directed, saying it is
yours to command, mine to obey"
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18
Notice..

DARTlES, who bought property at the
Sale of property of K. +. Perkins Es-
tate, are notified that their Notes are due on
the 10th inst. and suit will be instituted on
all not paid within five days thereafter.
Is. j. BROWN, Admir-.
Jan I7,'76 1w
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18
Railroad Lands
FOR SALE.

OFFICE LAND AGENT,
Lite Rock and Fl Smith r R Col
Van Buren, ARK, Jan. I, 1873.
/ now offer for sale, any or all the Railroad
J. Lands in
Ranges 20, 80, 81. 30. 3;>, North of
Arkansas River.
Office is now open, books, plats. &c. ready
and are now prepared for business. Come
and see. These lands are sold az the valua-
ton price One-fourth purchase money to be
paid down; the balance in equal installmcnts
in two, four and six years, with six per cent
interest from date. Contract for title given.
Parties wishing to pay all cash down will
have deduction Of 10 per cent on valuati;,,o IN
price. Parties who have madA or ,,..,
faith own the imn"ovcr..onrs on any of these
''n"'' VIII lave 30 days from this date to
''-"r their first payment. Such parties |
would advise to make application at once,
with oath that they own said improvements,
so that they may not be sid. Certificates of
application to purchase heretofore given, are
worthless, except as showing the correct mum.
toiore made are held valid by the present
Company and a rebate of interets will be al
lowed on sad contracts to this date on PROMPT
payment of deferred payments. 1t will facil-
itate matters tot parties to procure the correct
Nos of their land before applying at this Of
fee.
To parties wishing to purchase large tracts
special inducements will be offered No one
now has any doubts of the completion of the
Railroad, and of course there can be no aues-
tion about title. As there are several compa-
nies expected at an early day. to take up
large tracts of this land. those wishing certain
pieces, will do well to apply early.
B. J. BROWN, Agent
for Land Commissioner OF Ira
Jan l., Jm F,S. X. W Go.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18

No mail, this morning. Mulberry
and other streams on the route, must
be up.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18
DIE D

SUTTIEME1 Ek--At his residence on the
ID inst WILLIAM SUTTIKAiYER aged 43 years.
3morths and Is days.
Brother Snttlemeyer was an obliginu neigh
Dor. n peaccable industrious citizen. and an
honest man. Hehad been a resident of our
county for about eighteen years. lie was n
member of Van Burcn Grange. No. 81, p. of
H, who with his many friends sympathies
with his bereft family. H
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18
Grant Gaming Strength as \ Candidat,

Grant Gaming Strength as Candidate
A Philadelp phia letter writer of Jan. Sd
says
In spite OF all the newspapers, Grant
is unqnestionabIy gaining instead of de-
elining in strength as a third term candi-
date, The fuss made about his renomi
nation has really strengthened him. and
people who at first shrunk with dread
from the idea Of third term, now look
upon it with perfect indifference.
| have not met a Republican who would
not vote for him III preference to any
Democrat that might be Nominated. His
position on the school and religious ques
ton has rendered him very strong. Gran,
sees the true character of that issue, and
because he does, the masses are with HIM
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18
MARI I e D

KISE-DECKER-On the 4tl, inst, bv the
Rev. II. s Hunter. Mr. FREDERICK KIsE and
Miss IuCRErIA DECKER, all of Van Buren,,
~
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HOTEL FOR SALE.

TNlE LARGE BRICK HOTEL. containing
l % rooms, located on Main street, Van
Buren,. known As the
" BOSTICK HOUSE."
Terms very reasonable and hut little cdSI
required. For particulars enquire of
j. 5. BOSTICk, Little Ros,,
Or DR. c. F. BROWN, Van Bu".r Al
ianlS ''V'' AIN
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18

'7y for your paper.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-26
JAMES w. DUNCAN,

=
STATE - IL I'LL - ol-. Ia SALE Co-s-
= IL tLr CIRCUIT fsuf AsIsLf, 90 oIooeT 8E" $50
I1 fNuUasfg.
Michael Eaton r. Julia Costello dDH, and Admihlsira
OF the E.iAte % Thomas Costello, deceased llomAs
~ Costello Jlll costello Melissa Costello, john VI Cos
fsllo. A. Edward Costello Charles Costello, Mliian j
,Osello FraLcs Costello, stephen A. Costello, Joseph
COS clio and Lucy II Co.'S clio.
C-rk OF sid court that said defendants Iuma- " Go
no. julia Costello Melissa Costello, T. E1wafd tottell1
Charles lilo, NiaT j. Costello, fFAnris Costello
stepbeh a Costello, Joseph a Costello ana Lucy VI Cos
clio. residents 81 said state and sad complainant
lsvuc ulsd bis b c0mp,a u ail court, On tne chan
Gerry eide thereof The 18Th Day % August A o. l- here
IN, and summo- having been -sued thereon according
BtRs.
Notice therefore D. hereby given ~ ssii defendants
thomas W costello, julia tusrlo. melissa Costello,
ID Costello, charles Costello. William ). Costello,
tra cs Costello ~fsrHs0 \. Costello, Joseph \. tos'u
sd Lucy t0seu. mat unless you and each OF you
.Hy o. and 4.ar before sad court az aid term
rid Al etogrr House la Ottawa 90 sd county.
second MONDAY 81 october ueGI. ls,s- when and
-bege .ld Summons q rrtGfun1rJ I'D plead. Ausser de-
except 'rl The same vii - taken fur con
,ssed against ron. .rd the matters nd uirEs theTer
pray ci Tor derret1 according y. - -
IANIs ". BrNc,y. S0Gl.tlr. sug.,.S
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-26
p. X. & c. Il. LELAND,

STA-EE.D NH NoIs-, IA SALLE Co SIS
= ~ Hs CGgH court NsIeyE. 10 O,TObrT Tenn H,t.-
r. fhaRrsyU. . .
Susannah Il FLCa -. John o. HAich ana JOhn H. Npoit
-BtH o. fDrrHiDsf U.11tSfgf.
II appearing from u-avit die IN the Office ot tho
ERIK OF sad court that said defendants JuLub Hatch Hd
Yhn n. Noble. not rc-fruts OF sdid state, hud -
complainant having fed her bin 81 cumpant 10 sad ruuf
ChauCrry side thereof "a" 2th day u Angus A.
1876. herein and Summons having been issued thereon
according 10 law, .,-
Norcp therefore 8, hereby 10 said defendants John
Hatch and John a Nobe, that uhlc's ygu shan pe'-"
ay b. ana appear befre -Ad court At said term thereof
be held tho Court House "a OaVu 10 said county OF
second Monday Of october next, A. D. 1886 tHh"n hlh
where -nid SUNNI turUAbr.I aud plead, answer ar
except 20 -sd hi tie raIn" Will DE he'n if con
i-s-ed against you. aC the matters aud tugs WritL
CHARLES a HOOK. clerk,
PIX. d &. \. LELAND, Solicitors. hugh ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-26

That is dirty business, the attempt to con-
meet Mr.. Tilden's name with the rascalities
of the Credit Mobilier The concern was
organized under charter granted by tine
Legislature of Pennsylvania, and the cunning
scoundrels who conceived it consulted the
best legal advice in the country as to the le-
gality OF their charter and every step in their
organization under it, They not only con-
arts and other great lawyers gave opinions
as 10 the validity of their charter, Indeed
there was no doubt on that score The char
ter was all right. 1t was in the shameless
rascality that was perpetrated in violation of
its terms that the disgrace lay.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-26

meeting of the Board of Education was held
on last Friday evening, Aug, 18Th.
Mr.. II. c. Furness was allowed $50 for services
as architect.
The building committee were instructed to
procure necessary furniture for the 81 ward
building
Director Megafin moved that the grammar de-
partment formerly taught by Miss Fisher of the
Sd ward be divided by Lafayette street, those
scholars living north of said street to attend the
4th ward school and these living south to attend
the 9TH ward school. Carried.
On Motion Of Director Megaflin the principals
Of each ward school are requested to & tend each
meeting of the Board of Education.
A motion in reference to the teachers in the
high school was referred to the committee on
teachers to report at the next meeting.
Board adjourned to meet on Friday evening"
Aug. 18th.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-26
PRACTICAL ECONOMY.

The record of Samuel j. Tilden as Cover
nor OF New York. and Of the Democratic
House, are in full accord Tilden in one
year saved S15OOO,0O000 to his State. The
House in its tirst session has saved nearly
$4,000 10000 to the nation. But for the blind
adherence TO extravaganza by the proiligatc
Republican Senate and the corrupt Execu
tive, the redsction in national taxes would
have been over $4,000, 10000, or about one
dollar and half per head, per annum, for
every lnhabiant of the United States. The
election of Tilden and Hendricks will effect
a saving of IA hundred millions per year IN
the Federal taxes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-26

We have repeatedly thrown out hints ofthe high
character the coming State Fair will assume.
That it will not only be larger in every respect
and better than any fair that has yet been held
by the State Board is conceded. But we wish
chiefly to-day to inform our readers of the pre-
paratons made for their comfort while here.
The hotels, OF course, have made ample prepare
tons for crowd-not by advancing prices but
by increasing facilities. During the week the
c. b. IL O. railroad has repaired the road to the
grounds, built ticket Office at each end OF the
route, and made accommodation at the west end
for unloading and re-shippiug goods or stock
So there will be no difficulty while in the city
and no difficulty to get to the grounds.
The next point is to get food while on the
grounds so as not to be compelled to go out at
meal times Last year the ladies of the Methodist,
Presbyterian and Episcopal churches had each
dining hall on the grounds and gave great salts
faction to every one by the excellent manner in
which they served refreshments, This year the
same experiment will be repeated by them.
Those who are personally cognizant of the
manner in which the Methodlsts furnished meals
last year will need no recommendation to patro-
nize them. All should understand, however,
that the ladies will be better able to supply the
demands Of the "inner man" this season than
they were last. This year they know just what
to do, and how to do it, and they propose TO have
everything in apple-pie order and have an album
dance of good things on hand.
Our Presbyterian friends think that last year
they not only served the best meals but made
everyone most comfortable, and this year they
propose to surpass themselves. Experience has
given them wisdom, and they mean to profit by
it, and aim not only to satisfy bat astonish every
body.
The Episcopal ladies did not last year adver-
tise to furnish hot meals, yet everything they
served was warm. There was nothing fancy
about their dinner, yet no one could complain
after getting a dinner of warm meats, half doz-
en- varieties of vegetables, baked potatoes, all
hot, and dessert, and as much as they wanted
for 80 cents. They propose to work on the same
plan this year; their arrangements for vegeta-
bles, meats, butter, eggs, &c, are already made,
and no pains will be spared to give satisfaction.
So with these excellent arrangements already
made there will doubtless be n supply o. edbles
for all If they are patient in getting it.
Only rain is needed next week for the bril-
liant success of the fair and that is devoutly
wished for.
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Sixty-Fourth Regiment Reunion.


The surviving members of the Sixty-fourth
Regiment, Illinois Veteran Volunteers known
as Yates Sharp-shooters," will hold their an
nual reunion at Ottawa, H., on Wednesday,
September &, 1876 The State Fair will be in
session at that time and place. All members OF
the regiment are requested to send their post.
office address Immediately to Ward Knicker.
booker Corresponding Secretary, New Lenox,
III, in order that they may receive the re- union
documents, and that arrar gements may be made
for those who propose TO attend All Illinois
newspapers are requested to publish this notice.
r. r. GIBBONS,
CHARLES ii. CASE,
GEORGE W. REID,
a. I. CAMERON,
JOSEPH s. REYNOLDS.
EIecutipe Committee.