The Van Buren press., 1876-03-21
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We are glad to see the old E" trade mark
To4s AusrIN,r is put In position over the
Dor of Austin & Wards.
-Cap,. jerks Brown, we are sorry to learn
u not making much headway, this cool wea-
her.
Why not, George Austin for an alder
nan?
-Prof. Fredericks went down on the
hughes
Election for town officers, two weeks
ffon to- lay.
-Dr. L, c. White would make an excellent
ubayor.
Geo. f. White has early seed potatoes at
per Dbl. Now is your time to get seed po-
&toes cheap. Take a look at them
-The name of Berkeley Neal, Esq. has
Recn mentioned as a suitable candidate for
Mayor.
ss@ ~ This is said to be the ceremony in Uncle
Ed's court, when marriage il on hand JUS
ice A SAYS: "Arse! grab hands!-hitcti-
txo dnllarsm And that's all there is in it
-weJncsday night was cold, and Thurs
d,,y opened with furry of snow, and about
y cold day as we have had this winter.
Miss Mamie Durham got home. Sunday,
RON Little Rock, ON the Ella Hughes.
Mrs. Jesse Turner got back from Hot
4prings and Little Rock on the last trip OF
ihe Maumele.
DIR. Shiblcy and wife of Roseville, arrived
ah. ri. Hpt
the Ella Hughes
Our Young friend Sine. Ilaymann is put
ting up Col. I.ockes new grist mill, at Alma
Ne don't believe there is better or more
competent man for that kind of work than
Sime. in Western Arkansas. He is worthy
n chip of the old block"
M Van Buren, was graced by q large num-
Der of the gallants and beauty OF Fort smith
on Friday night
& i. p. burden. Judge Wheeler's candidate.
Wa. elected assessor. at the special election,
iast week.
M j. C. Betton, Esq. OF Alma, Is. we learn,
b be a candidate for prosecuting attorney
-Rev. Mr.. Samp'e. of Fort Smith, passed
sdown on the Maumelle, Tuesday.
# Our friend Baum, OF Fort Smith. who
Opened a market at this place. last month, has
closed out. 1t Was either that, or give up his
\. better hale He chose, very wisely, the
Batter and better part. He is u clever gentle
man. and We are sorry that he could hot stay
with US.
Mayor Neal Is a can1ldaue for re'clcc-
tion.
st Pa,rick's Day. lreland's great day, was
properly kept by the sons of Erin In our
snidst. We wrie proud to notice the lack OF
slrunkenness among them on that occasion
There has been very little dissipation among
Them, and we are glad to note it.
S# w J. AleXandc, Is prominently spok-
en- of rs Il candidate for Mayor.
Z Col NJ. +. Locke. of Alma. WAS in town,
Thursday. He has just returned from trip
to Mississippi. and reports the people highly
Encouraged by the political outlook in that
# State.
The name of John Lytle is canvassed as
~ candidate for the mayoraty.
Banks and Bankers are putting" ms
IA =" Joyce" would say, " their houses in order"
w preparatory for the sitting OF the court next
# Monday.
@ Lumber in good demand in Van Buren.
-Everyb body don't know that Callahan is
y running corn mill. but those who have tried
a the meal. say it beats all the others. He has
something entirely new in the way of q corn
mill. Bring in your corn and give him
" trial
Il Our cnterprising ncwsmen, Coors
Scott were out in good style. Sunday. in
" bran new sleigh, the first Of the season. Each
VI Of the gentlemen had his sweetheart with
Il him, and was entirely blinded to the severity
NJ of the raging snow. which fell upon them all
the time. Ah boys! an ardor which, cold.
H penetrating. melting snow. running down
your, back cannot cool. is worthy of reward.
and we he hope the sweet ones will ever be
propitious and unchangable than the wea-
thcr.