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The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06

WHEN SHE WILL MARRY HERBERT.-A
beautiful and bashful young woman of
about nineteen summers called at the Of
fee of life assurance agent last week,
and asked: How long will man Of
81, and that eats peas with his knife,
live ?" According to our table, mad
ame," replied the agent, " he should on
the average, survive II years, 3 months,
and l6 days THAT" said his visitor,
"would be till the 1st of August, 1887 I"
= Precisely, madame "And how much
could | insure bis live for p "Oh, for
any amount, say 5O.000." he answered,
taking up blank form of application.
"Well," sale. 1.-THE young woman. II think
then, that I'll marry him." "lnsure him
you mean?' replied the agent. mo,
marry him you insure him. You see,
she added, with burst of confidence,
81 love Herbert, and Mr.. Dawkins is old
enough to be my grandfather. But Her
bert is poor, and just worship the cor
ner lots that Mr.. Dawkins builds on.
And Herbert is very patient, and says
that if will only fix the day, no matter
how long he may have 10 wait, he will be
happy. Now, you say Mr.. Dawkins will
die by the 1st of August, 1887 and as it
wouldn't be decent to marry again till I've
been year in mourning, III arrange to
marry Herbert on the I'd of August,
| 1885" Chicago Tribune.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06
Johnnie BumfOrd.

The steamer Ella Hughes passed up, Tues
day, having on board all that remains OF
John Baldwin Bumford, second son of the
late DR.. Bumford, Of Fort Smith. A broken
hearted mother, brother and friends were with
the remains. The Little Rock Gazette, speak.
ing of the death, says
Many of our people We're shocked, Sunday
evening, to hear of the sudden deaf of John
ME Bumford. who died about 4 o'clock at the
residence of Sol. f. Clark. Johnnie, when a
boy attended school in Little Rock, and form
ed many lasting friendships. or late years
he had been engaged at the Spadra coal mines
but his health failing, he was removed to
Argenta, where he managed .hc transfer bu-
sncss of the Spadra coal company. and was
also employed by Caldwell & Topp. He was
stricken down in the first stride of manhood,
and his mother and friends left to mourn heir
loss. The deceased. though young In years.
was OF an energetic. active disposition, and
bid fair to become a prominent and worthy
citizen. To his mother (who left yesterday
for Fort Smith with the remains) we, in com
mon with all who knew the deceased, extend
our sincere heartfelt sympathy.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06

Maj. Geo. Hughes, chief engineer of the
L. X. F. 5. Railway. is in town. looking AZ.
ter the interests of the company here
Our next paper will appear on Tuesday,
the 10th, our regular day
David Walker Moore is his name. and
they don't care who knows it. Walker has
no more leisure hours on his hands, yopnp
David keeps him moving.
Col Shoemaker, who our old citizens will
recoilet as arailroad man, and whom some OF
them suffered thereby, especially on the
south side Of the river, in early railroad
times, will think he must be somewhere in
our midst ride a communication in the Ar
gus. signed" Northwest"
Our local is very happy. A splendid bou-
qnft from the best lady in town has been
sent to him.
The weather is terrible hot and sultry as
we 20 to press.
The ferry boat-at Lees Creek Is kept busy
crossing wagons with ties for the railroad.
The flower gardens around town. are
looking beautiful.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06

Several of business men are leaving town
and going to other places to hunt business
some go to Alma. some to Line City, and to
other places. Alma receives all new -comers
with open arms. and shows business interest
m their welfare that has seductive influence
IN attracting emigration. We very ch fear
that Van Bnren has NOT much of the same
spirit, and that there are business men here
who so much fear competition that they had
rather see business men stay away than come
among ns. We must offer inducements to
men who are hunting places OF business. or
our own CITY, and erch individual citizen will
suffer by having trade 90 to other points.
How many houses of business there aae in
this town, now, which are vacant simply be-
caase the charge for rent is greater than can
be paidf How much better it would be If
the holders OF property. which Is now vacant
would le, 1t out to actual business men for
one year, rent free, than to let it lie idle, as 1t
Is. VI such were the ease, the same proper
ty could be rented next year, because the bu-
sihess men attracted here by cheap rents
would make trade that would last from year
to year.
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Col. Tom. Berry.
FRANKLIN COUNTY, ARK. !
May 2. 1876.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, ARK,l
May ,. 1876.
Mn. EpIToR Permit me, through the col
umns of your paper, to suggest the name of
Hon. 7. d. Berry, of Franklin, as a candidate
for the State Senate at the ensuing election
Mr.. Berry represented this county in the leg
islature of '66 and '67, and was sergeant at
arms, previous to that time. ard has filed
the same position since, and In all acquitted
himself honorably; and now being of ripper
..A .a-;a..na -.>'.iI s--~---~ii-- .
again, II elected. and | am sure M worther
will be presented to the nominating conven-
ton. have conyerscd with many citizens
Of Franklin county, and found them strongly
in favor OF Mr.. Berry, and should he receive
the nomination, will triumph over any oppo-
nent am not politician, nor wire pull
er, in the interest Of any man, party or inca
sere, but knowing Mr.. Berry to be man of
head, heart and SOUL advocate his claims.
am one Of the poor laboring men of the
land, and not related to Mr.. Berry by consan-
guinity or affinity, but suggest his name from
the knowledge of his merits, and as | am
ready to substantiate all herein stated I'll
subscribe my real name. SMELLING.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06
.TOl,n r. Winfrey.

It will be seen from the announcement in
our paper, that Capt. winfrey presents him.
self tor the sunrages Of the people for re-elec-
tion to the ONCE of Sheriff of Crawford coun-
ty. lie has made an excellent officer, and ac-
oo,.,i.,odatIhg collector, and we venture to
say that there Is not a county In the State
where the laws of the land are better respec-
ted. and crime is so little prevalent as In this.
The prompt and energetic measures Of the
Sheriff, have been q terror to evil doers that
will not soon be forgotten. The office, for
the past two years, having been for the most
time q burden. instead Of profit, It is no
more than just to Capt. Winfrey that he
should be renominated at the hands Of the
Conservative party, and be re-
elected at the next election.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06
A RemaIk Ikable Character.

A Mckinney, Texas. correspondent, OF
the St. Louis Republican writes as fol.
lows Of one Of our old Cane Hill
friends.
There resides here Maj. John McClel
Ian. formerly Of Cane Hill. Arkansas,
who, several years since, lost his eye.
sight BY severe spell of fever, and is
stone blind. Yet, Notwithstanding that
fact, he is in addition to that Of being a
practicing attorney. an extensive horse
trader. and will mount one Of the tieriest
and widest and ride over the country un
attended. visiting the different farmers
and others he has business with, and is
esteemed one Of the best judges of hor-
ses in the re ion. his manner OF exami-
nation Of the animals being entirely by
the sense of feeling.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06

ED. Press: A correspondent of the Argus
trying to write up some railroad scheme
What 1t Is, where TO commence. and where to
end, we cannot, for the life of us. compte-'
hehd. except it Is TO connect with the road
built or to be built In the county; but we GER
tainly are glad that it Is to connect with, or
rather intersect the Helena and Iron Moun-
tain road, at Forest City; and we conse-
quently congratulate the people ofthat famed
locality. 1t ia also to connect with the Hot
Springs Road at Malvern, and also with Ead's
Jetties at the mouth Of the Mississippi, or any
where else; and, in short Is to connect with
the uttetmost parts of the earth; Selsm A
second Shoemaker must be In our midst.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06

~ When Brooks was trying to over.
turn the Garland government Ctatens
was with the people, with the democrats,
Of the State, as firm and true as any.
Then why is he Brooks man any more,
than others who voted the same ticket he
did, If he did hang little longer than
some Of the rest Of us !-Ddrdaneilt
Independent
What do you meaR7 Is It thst Col
Cravens was sustaining Gov. Baxter in
the attempt to recover the State from the
nsurper- Brooks II so, you are simply
mistaken. and don't know what you ar.
talking about The Brooks.Baxtef va,
is part Of the history of Arkansas, and
it could not be wiped out IL such q thing
were desired.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06
Printers Ieule.

The following rules should be strictly
observed by persons having occasion to
visit printing office:
!. Enter softly.
@ Sit down quietly.
g.. Subscribe for the paper.
a. Pay for it in alyance.
5. Don't touch the type,
6, Keep six feet from the devil.
7. Don't talk to the compositors.
8. Hands off manuscript,
Gentlemen observing these rules when
entering an office will greatly oblige the
editor and not fear the devil.
Ladies, who sometimes bless us for a
few minutes with their presence, are not
expected to keep these rules strictly.
Boys unaocompanied by their fathers
are requested to keep their mouths and
pockets shut. Girls are exempt from this
rule.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06
To the Voters Of the 5th judicial District

Having been solicited. both publicly and private
ly, to become candidate for election as Proseeu-
flying expressions. Of confidence and satisfaction
from all portions of the circuit, hereby announce
myself q candidate for reelection to that office.
Should hare the honor to be the choice of the
votcrs of this eircut, shall in the future in the
past, continue to discharge faithfully snd impair;
tall y1he duties of the Office knowing neither friend
foe and consulting but one interest, that OF the
State. 54k
make no other reference to the manner in which
have performed the duties of Prosecuting Attor-
ney than to the records of criminal convictions in
the courts of this circuit. and the personal KIN nowl-
edge of all persons having business in the courts
therein, during the term of office.
Trusting that your Endorsement of my perform
ance Of the duties of Prosecuting Attorney may be
shown by the votes at the ballot-box, am
Respectfully yours,
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06
Crawford County Convention.

As there appears to be a misapprehension
in some quarters regarding the convention to
be held on the 4th of June, l would state that
the convention to be held at that time is only
for the purpose of electing delegates to the
State Convention to be held at Little Rock.
on the l4th of June. And that it is proposed
to hold convention for the purpose of nom
mating comfy officers and electing delegates
to the congressional, judicial and senatorial
convention at later date, say early in Au-
gust. The motives for.holding late conven
ton. are obvious A. J. WARD.
Chm County Ex. Com.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06
Xxx" GRANVILLE.

A number OF the warmeat friends OF Mr..
Wilcox we're 10th to believe that he was the
author Of the Xxx" letter, which We pub
lishcd last week; and was 30 much comment
e, on, and we were told only the day before
the issue of his paper, that he would fatty de-
nv the authorship. We were satisfied that he
would not. for he had already acknowledged
the parentsge. without word In explana-
tion Of the letter. or our comments, he wades
through column article, replying to little
ironicle squib Of ours, winding up By say
ing:
III there be treason In the Xxx" letter
we cannot for the life Of US see It. We M
hss,ta singiv tadorse EvERY WORD or 1T"
Nine tenths OF what was called Brooks men
In this county, after the meeting OF the Con-
vtntion that nominated Gov. Garland and the
balance Of the ticket with him, accepted the
situation, then and there In good faith and
were rejoiced that they were out OF the
clutches OF Clayton 4 Co. But there were.
some, the editor OF the Argus most promt-
nent that did not and has not to this day,
acqutesced In the situation. The Xxx let
ter to a radical paper at st. Louis, evidently,
was but the out-croppings Of the lingering
disgust. held by Mr.. Wilcox for the men who
had succeeded the radical party In the ad-
ministration of the State government. Com
mon decency. 1t would seem, nom " Nat
tional Democrat" should have dictated the
gentleman to have given Gov. Garland's ad-
ministration chance to prove Itself worthy
of the countenance OF the people, or not, in-
stead Of hurrying OF to st. Louis, to throw
every obstacle In the way Of Ito being made
a success.
Mr.. Wilcox knew very well that the Ga
zette did not publish his Xxx" letter. but
that the Little Rock Republican did. and
"rolled 1t as sweet morsel under Its tongue
We agree with tho Argus that the people do
not care to have personal matters dealt out
to them, week after week. and they shall
have none OF ours. But when the editor of
the Argus sets himself up as the expounder
of Democracy to the people Of this county.
It Is well enough for them to know some
thing Of his political record, and what reli-
ance can be placed upon his statements or
actions. A man that once attempts to be-
tray the forces Of the democratic party into
the hands OF their enemies. IL not the man
the masses Of the democracy Of Crawford
County have much use for.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06
DECORATION DAY.
Decoration Of Confederate Sol.
diers Graves,
May 10th, 1876.
PROGRAMME OF THE DAY.

PROGRAMME OF THE DAY.
The Committee Of Decoration will meet at
the Court House. and Masons, Odd Fellows,
Grangers and Knights of Pythias at their re-
spective halls at 8 O'Clock.
The Procession will start from the Court
House at o'clock, sharp.
LINE OF MARCH.
lst-Grand Marshal and four aids on horse
back, In front.
2d-Van Buren Cornet Band.
3d--Grand Chariot, with wreaths and flow
ers.
4th--Van Buren, Town Council, Alma Town
Council and Speakers.
5th-Distinguished guests and reporters of
the press.
8th--Masons, Odd Fellows, Grangcrs and
Temperance societies.
7tk--Committee of Ladies' on Decoration.
with their assistants.
Sth-Citizcn pedestrians.
0th--Citizens in carriages.
10th-Citizens on horseback.
llth-knights of Pythias mounted as flank
ersl "A
12th-Two assistant marshas.
The procession will repair to beautiful
grove above the Cemetery. where the cere
mony will open with prayer. followed by
speeches from the orators of the day.
The ladies will then decorate the graves OF
our departed heroes. after which the pr cess
ion will form again. and return to the front
of the Court House to be dismissed by the
Grand Marshal.
Citizens, generally, are cordially invited to
attend.
II. PERM OF,
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06
For Auditor.

To THE VOTERS OF TnR STATE OF ARKAN
sAs-Fcllow Citizens: At the solicitations Of
friends from various parts of the state, and
being :avora5.y iHd0rscd by the majority OF
the State press. ] have consented to submit
l. claims for the Office of State Auditor to
the Democratic State Convention, to be held
at Little Rock. June 14th, 1875. Should | re-
ceve the nomination and be elected by the
people at the general election in September
next. shall accept the responsibilities of the
position. with full sense of their import
ance, and determination to perform them
faithfully, anG to the best interests of the peo-
pie IL defeated for the nomination. | will
abide by the decision of the convention. fall
into line, and support the successful candi-
date. Respectfully,
JOHN CIR FORD.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06
N Misslonary Baptist Church

The colored school under the charge of
Miss Eugenia Chapman, gave an entertain
ment Msy-Day night, for the benefit of the
colored Missionary Baptist Society of this
place The money is to be appropriated to
the purchase Of a bell, and we are glad to
learn that the entertainment was a success in
all respects, We are glad to see our coored
friends relying on themselves, and the enter
prise OF purchasing a bell and otherwise i'm
proving their church, shows n commendable
spirit and should e encouraged.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06
For Land Commissioner.

EDITOR GAZETTE: In answer to numerous
private letters from friends in various Sec
toNs 9t thf St,n ,, Is mdciirs ~ state that shall
of nd-commiosioncr, subject, of course, to
the action ofthe democratic state convention,
If re nominated and elected ! can only prom
ise, as did. the last time, to fulfill the duties
of the position to the best of my ability, and
with. trust, honor to the State and credit to
myself. J. N.SMlTuEE.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06
Notice..
STATE OF ARKANSAS,l
County of cravford

Oh II of AhhANSAS,t
County Of Crawford. !
At the April term of the Probate court ,f Cr,w-
ford County. aforesaid, The following persons filed
their accounts current for settlement as adminisra
deTed continued and publication made according to
NJ; Hays, decd fourth account current
Jno. ): Brodie and W II. H. ShibIoy executors of
hiram Brodle, deceased. first account current
Cyn; r. Chambers. late Cynthia f. Perkins e.e,
ulN OF 4; r Persins, first account current
Il; Z. Nhite, administrator of Daniel Henderson
deed, final account current.
VIM; u iaden, guardian of Sherod Morton, de-
ceased, final account current "
Elements. are hereby notified TO CONC Tor TGsti an,
me theiT exceptions, If they have on or hefors
ne second day Of the next term of our Court of Pre-
bate or they will be forever barred from erreptr,
10 such accounts, or any items thereof
IN NV Wines h,Ms 'nS whereof. have hersunto set
ts be affixed. This, the Goth day Of bpril
1870. ED. A. SCOTT, Clerk.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06
To the Voters of Crawford County

At the solicitation of many Of my old friends and
acquaintances, 1 have consented to become can
didate for election to the office Of sheriff for this
county Ihave no promises to make, references
to give. You all know me, and are acquainted
with the manner In which | have conducted the
office. If again honored by your votes, and re- cleo
ted to the position, pledge you ! shall continue
as heretofore to discharge its duties honestly and
faithfully to the best of my ability.
Very respectfully,
JOHN r. WINFREY
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06

u The editor of the Argus charges that
two OF the executive committee, Col. NJ, +.
Locke and A. J. Ward, propose to have
county officers and delegates to the State
convention appointed at one convention, and
nothing but the apgointmsnt Of Compression.
xldclegates at the other" II the editor had
taken the pains to read the call for the con-
vention a. he has been to misstate the facts, he
would have been better informed Read the
call, and stop your faalt-fnding.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06

eE 4 serious difficulty has taken place be-
tween Mr.. ilutchins, of the st. Louis Times.
and Capt. CELSIUS Price, commissioner Of In
surance for Missouri In which Price was shot
and dangerously wounded by Hutchins from
the effect Of which he may not recover.-E S.
Herald.
Our friend Sparks. like the Jacksonport
Herald got sold on the Republican Hutchins
PAIGE difficulty.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06

II Prof James Mitchell declines to have
his name used In connection with the office Of
Secretary Of State. at the coming election.
Men Of the character OF Prof. Mitchell will
not always remain out Of the service OF the
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06

II Judge John F. Wheeler declines the in
vitation Of the citizens of Scott county to be-
come candidate for re-electioa to the State
Senate The Judge is one OF the most popu-
lar men In the district and could be elected il
he would say the word.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06

tE-"G awhile is on a" high horse again
after giving us notice Of column, swears
for the third or fourth time, that he will have
nothing more to do with the Press, You are
human, "Gran," and such bombastic conduct
don't answer with the people. They have
got your measure, nd by no chcancry will
you be able to pull wool over their eyes"
any more.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06

EE Osea Sanders, the Cherokee 1ndi
an, sentenced to be hanged at Fort Smith
on the 21st ult, with the other Eve, but
who was respited by the President, will
be hanged on the ID OF June, by order
of the President.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06

Judge J. II, Rogers of Fort Smith and
f.H. Hillyer, Esq, have accepted the invita-
tioA of the Ladies' Memorial Association to
deliver addresses on the occasion of the deco
ration of the graves of the Confederate SOL
diers ON Wednesday next
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06

Sixteen Of the State Senators Who
hold over in California are Democrats.
and only four republicans. To eonrtol
the next Senate the Republicans will have
to elect eighteen Of the Senators to be
chosen in 1877.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06

Col. Tom. Fletcher. of Pulaski county,
passed through on the stage, this Saturday
morning, to Fort Smith. He will call before
he returns home, and our people may get
ready to "shake"
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06
To the Voters of the State of Ar.
kansas

FELLOW CITIZENS After due consideration
on my part have consented to submit my
claims for the Office of State Treasurer, sub
ject to the decision of the Democratic State
Convention to be held at Little Rock, June
l4th, 1876. Should receive the nomination,
and be elected. at the election to be held in
September. next. it shall be my highest am.
bition to fill the.office with honor to the poo
pie of the State, and credit to myself.
Respectfully, A. b. HOWELL.
ALMA. Crawford county. Ark. April "a
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06

The iron on the goth mile Of the road
from Aitus, which brings this side of Mul-
berry Creek, has been laid; and we learn
that 1t Is expected to have the road finished
70 this place by the 18th inst.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06

I'VE had the pleasure Of call from Col.
Tom. Fletcher, Of Little Rock, the prospect
i've Governor Of the state. lie is one of the
people, as we'll As one Of the best men in the
State,
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06

tB Speaking Of Col. Tom. Berry, the
Scarcy Record says:
We see the name Of that clever soul, Col.
Tom. Berry. of On rk, the efficient sergeant
at arms Of the last Senate, mentioned rs n can
didate for Senator from his district. Tom,
would make a good Senator, for lie is good
man.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06

EI The widow of President Polk has
been rendered the use of a palace car
from Nashville. Tenn, to Philadelphia, II
she wishes to visit the Centennial exhibi.
tion.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06
N office.
A 7 the Court House door In the town of Van Ri.
"A rem in Crawford County, Arkansas. on the
18th Day of June, A. ID. 1876.

between the hours of o'clock q. I. . and3 o'clock
p. m, shall vendue, and by order of the Crawford
Creut Court,exp to sale publicly, by auction
ARD sell to thr highest and best binder, credit
Of land situate in said town Of Van Buren, viz:
Lots numbered respectively 3, 4, Z s. g. 10, ii. l2
in block IS. and g. I. s, in block T. the same are
known and
designated on the plot of Said city. together with
the apurtenances thereuuto belonging rnd the un !.
divided one half of the sell and e1a sw sec g. town
ship 5. 30. the land is known in the public
surveys of the United States, situate in said county
Of Crawford to satisfy a judgment rendered in the
Crawford Circuit Court, in foreclosure suit on The
9Th day of April, d. 1876, in favor of Michael II
simpson against Geo Il, White, for f3, 900 debt and
sia7 damages, with accrued interest and costs.
, JOHN F. WINFREY. Sheriff of Crawford.
May 4, 1876. 2w
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-06
LITTLE Rock, May 2, 1876.

EDITOR GAZETTE; Communications have
appeared In your and other papers, suggest
Ing me as candidate for governor, and desi-
ring me to offer for the nominal ion. am,
also, in recei )t of many letters to the same
effect. While we have before us to choose
from such men as Vim, X. Miller, Grandson
Roystcn, Jesse Turner and others able and cx-
perienced In public affairs, this is all unnec-
essary. My friends iatter me, and | am
grateful. but desire to assure them that
am not candidate for any public office. Re-
spectfully, etc. JOHN ID. ADAMS.