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The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30
CRAWFORD COUNTY,
Van Buren, Township.

In accordance with the caH of the demo
cratic executive committee of Crawford
county, the citizens of Van Buren, township
met in convention at Van Burcn. on the 9th
day of May, 1876, for the purpose of electing
delegates to the county convention to send
delegates to the state convention + the nom
nation of candidates for the various state Of
fees, TO meet at Little Rock, on the lith of
June next, when the following proceedings
were had
The meeting was called to order by A. J.
Ward, when, on motion of +. g. Whitesdcs
Hon. H. {. Thomasnn was called to the chair
and Berkeley Neal elected secretary
On motion of A.J Ward Il committee o
three was appointed to select delegates and
alternates t. attend the convention on the jri
day of June. The following named gentle
men were appointed as such committee, a. J.
Ward, Gran. Wilear and T.. G. WhiteSilns
who, after retiring, returned the following
named as delegates, z. II. Hoylc, W. A. B.
Davenport, NJ c, Lcmlcy, l., c, Southmayd,
J. NJ, Wood and \, W, Ward. and the follow
ing as altcrnates: NJ, 7. West, s. G. Cotterell
Jno. Stevenson, IL. Pernot. A. l.. King aud
II. G. Ro oBards, which action was approved by
| the convention.
| r. W. Nettles then offered The following;
| Be it resolved That Hon. Jesse Turner is
our choice tor governor and that our dele
gates to the county convention are instructed
| to so express themselves in the convention
and also a B. Howell is our choice fer state
treasurer with like Instructions, and as re-
CARDS the other nominations for state officers.
having full confidence in their judgment and
| patriotism, we leave them unnstructed.
Resolved, That the Van Buren rcss and
Van Buren, Argus, be furnished. each, with a
copy of the proceedings of the meeting, and
requested TO publish the same.
On motion the meeting adjourned sine die.
H.F. THOMASON, CHM.
| BERKELEY NEAL, Sec.
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tEr Mr.. Virgins, of the Arkansas broom
factory, madc a shipment of twenty-five doz
ea breoms. yesterday on the steamer Utah
consigned to New Orleans. This Is an en-
conragipg sign, and our merchants should set
that Mr Virgins does rot lack for patronag,
at home-L. H. Herald.
The Van Buren, broom factory. F. L, Nc.
the last crop Of broomcorn came in market
ll06 dozen brooms, of which he has shipped
ssetlozen, and sold, for home trade, 300 dozen
His brooms are in demand where they have
iteen introduced. Mr.. Mcklbben has recent
is moved his factory to the Eagle Block, ant
aias orders for all he can make.
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NJ E Church South District Conference
at Alma.

| We are indebted TO kind friend foi
the following condensed report Of the
District Conference of the NJ, f. Church
South, held ot Alma during the past
week.
| The District Conference met in Alma
last Wednesday, Ed Isham L Burrow il
the chair, c, + Harvey secretary The
district was well represented. On Sat
urday the business of the conference was
finished. On Saturday night DR.. Win.
field addressed the convention on mat
tcfs in the interest of the Female College
at Little Rock He succeeded in obtain.
ing several hundred dollars subscription
to the school. During the week, Bishop
Wightman of Charleston S c. made oc-
casion to utter fine encomium on the
whole Arkansas valley, stating that in
none of the other states could there be
found a valley of equal extent, which
would begin to compare with 1T in tertlli-
ty. He rendered the thanks OF tie con
ference, to the people of Alma and sur
sounding country, for the manner IN
which they had been entertained.
On Sunday last Bishop Wightman
preached to the largest audience ever
convened in Alma and in the evening
DR.. Winfield addressed the Sunday
Schools, and there ended their weeks la
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ESr The editor of the Argus can write
more and say less, than any man we
know Of. He dared the Little Rock Ga
zette to deny any of the statements made
in the "XXn letter. The Gazette ac-
cepting the challenge did dare to fefute
half dozen OF the allegations made,
placing Mr.. Wilcox in very unonviable
light And his answer was a mess OF
balderdash, without the least reference
to the " XX letter or the Gazette's an
swer, Gran can squeeze through small
er hole than any man we know Of
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Alma Township.
BERKELEY NEAL, Sec.

In pursuance of the call of the executive
committee of Crawford county, the citizens
Of Alma township met in the town of Alma
in convention, on Saturday, the 9th day ol
May. 1876 at 3 O'Clock p. m.
Mayor Walter Brown was chosen chairman
of the convention, and John +. Betten, secre-
tary.
The chairman having stated the object OF
the convention, it was moved and agreed to
that the convention elect two delegates to &C
to the county convention, to be held in Van
Buren, on Saturday, June 81, 1876. J. E.
Smith, and John G Betten were then unani-
mously chosen rs such delegates.
On motion it was agreed that said delegates
go to said convention instructed to cast their
votes according to their own Judgment.
On motion it was agreed to that copies of
tie proceedings of this convention be sent to
the Van Buren Press and Van Buren, Argus,
On motion the convention adjourned.
WALTER BROWNE, GH'M.
C. BETrEN, See
EE- Henry Bowen has been excom
al''
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1t is with sorrow and much regret
that we have to announce the death Of
two Of Crawford County's good citizens
Mr.. John J. London of Cedar Creek and
Mr.. Thos. Turner, Of Lees Creek. Mr.
London, was one Of the best men of hi.
township and had the confidence and re.
spect OF all who knew him He leaves a
wife. daughters and sons and large cir
e,s of friends to mourn his death.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30
NEW ARKANSAS FORM BOOK.
A Manual
For Justices, Notaries, Clerks, County
and Probate Judges, Sheritfs, Coro-
ners and Constables.

Containing, in small space, all the forms need.
comply with late constituto on and laws. 1t IS a.
so form book for Business Men, containing iorin'
of Deeds, Wills, Agreements, and many other ln
struments Of daily use. Medium l2mo in form
about 600 pp., bound in law sheep. Published
for the author, JOHN NJ. HARRELL, at the Ia
zette office. Little Rock
Price 81, and postage if sent by mail. y hs ne
work is nearly one-,hiri Finted. and VII w
ready for delivery early in May. Address oil or
ders TO W T.. WOODRUFF. JR, Little Ro'",
anil aprly carly, ls IA, eltiou s limited.
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Democratic Conservative Convention.
D. j. BROWN.

BY authority invested in me. at the meeting of the
Executive Committee, the Democrats and Conser-
vatiFe voters of the various townships are invited
to meet at their various voting precincts the 9th
day of May and elect delegates to the county con-
vention, to be held Mt the court house in Van Bu-
ren the Sd day of June. 1876, for the purpose of
eleetng delegates to the State Convention to meet at
Little Rock on the l4th OF June, to nominate State
officers and to elect delegates to the National Con-
yention. Each township will elect the same num-
her of delegates they allowed Justices of the
Peace, A. J. WARD, Chairman.
j. i. OGDEN, Sec
VAN HuREN, Apri %. 1876.
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EE The case Of d. p Cloyd, for kill
ing r. w. Wishard, at Darlanelle, veal
ago, was on trial, the past week, at Dan
willie, and after the case had been partial
- "v~.", vuv ol Iusr JURY men uicu. u
course the case was continued, and or
application transferred to johnson coun
Ny to be tried. That court meets on Mon
day, the 9th Of June.
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s~N will be noticed, by referring to
our announcements, that John Johnston,
of Mountain township, is a candidate
for Assessor of this county. He is one
of the best and most upright of men, of
good Judgment, and would make capa
Iblc assessor.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30
To the Democratic Central Committee OF
the Third Congressional District.
ARKApELPHIA. MAY 6, 1876.

ARKApELPHIA, May 6, 1876.
The members of the Central Committee tor
the Bird Congressional District of Arkansas are
requested to meet at Little Rock, on the l4tli
the time and place for holding convention
for the purpose of nominating candidate to
represent said district in the lower house of
the next Congress Of the United States. A
full attendance is earnestly requested.
J. W. MILLER, CHAIRMAN.
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To the Voters of Crawford County

At the solicitation of many of my old friends and
acquan tances, have consented to become can
ddae for reelection to the office of sheriff for this
county. | have no promises TO make, references
TO give. You all know me, and 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
heretofore to discharge its duties honestly and
faithfully to the best Of my ability.
Very respectfully,
JOHN F. WINFREY.
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Ladies' Memorial Association.

The members of the Ladies' Memorial AS
sociation of Van Buren, are notified that the
annual meeting for the election of officers for
the ensuing year will be held at the residence
of Hon. B.J. Brown, on Thursday night next
at s o'clock. A full attendance is desired.
HAZELTINE MASSEY. President.
May 30 1874.
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MARRIED.

HAZBN-BRADNER-I Ogden, n. Y, on Tues
day. May Is, 1875, at the residence of the groom 9
father, by Rev, Levi Wood, Mr.. GEoR0E W. HAzFN
of Ogden, N Y, and Miss FRANCES A. L. BRApKER
of Van Ruren. Ark
CBEEkM MORE-DAV1S-Att the residence of Mr.
John f. Davis near Greenwood, by Rev p. p.
Burke, on the 18th inst, Mr. r. II, CREEKMoRE, of
Crawford county, and Miss DELLA DAVIS.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30

Ey- Capt. Ed, Noland's new Arkan-
sas river boat, just about completed at
Pittsburg, will be called i" A. II. GAR
LAND at the request of the people OF
Memphis, and along the river, and by
consent of the governor, May the Gar
land" ever float on the top wave OF
prosperity
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30

Quite large party of gentlemen from
Fort Smith went down to "The Point"
the first part Of the week for the purpose
of dealing destruction to the fnny tribe
and although their success did not equal
their expectations, they had lots offun.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30

re- Hon. and Mrs Jefferson Davis,
accompanied by their daughter Minnie
and Miss Minnie Meredith, sailed on the
goth inst, from New Orleans for Liver.
pool direct, on the steamer Memphis.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30

EE Harrelrs Form Book should be in
the hands of every magistrate in the
county. 1t is perfect guide to all
business coming before him. See adver
tisement in our paper.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30

EE California instructed her Delegates
to the National Convention to vote for
Samual j. Tilden of New York for Pres
inent
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30

On and after to day you will find the
best ni lee Cream, at Miller Bros. 15cts.
iish When it comes right down TO
SON hing nice Fritz" cant be beat,
pgo in ani see them.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30

re- The Republican National Conven.
ton meets at Cincinnati, on the 14th day
Of June for the nomination ofcandidates
for President and Vice President.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30

EE Fort Smith Independent says that
twenty years ago, Charley Robinson
came to that town poor man, and that
now he owns thirteen dogs.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30

.Av Col. Mills will ship four car loads
OF exhibition goods to Philadelphia, this
week. Arkansas will make good show
lug by,L Fourth of July.
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EErThe Memphis Appeal re echo

our sentiments exactly:
lf it is found at st Louis that Cove.
nor Tilden is not available, we will defer
to the JUDI ement of our friends and sup
port Hendricks or any other good Dem
ocrat that may be nominated Prudence,
moderation and that spirit of concession
which gives everything for the cause and
cares nothing for man, are the signs
alone by which we can conquer
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30

The wheat crop will turn out better
we think than was at first anticipated
From Dripping Spring district, halt
crop will be the yield, and we may ex.
poet as much wheat in bulk as last year.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30
TO the Voters Of the 5th judicial District

Having been solicited both publicly and private
ly, to become candidate election as Proseeu-
ting Attorney. and having reett "ed the most grat-
fying expressions Of confidence AID satisfaction
from all portions Of the circuit, hereG" announce
myself a candidate for reelection to that nee:
Should have the honor to be the choice of the
voters Of this crcai, shall in the future in the
past, continue to discharge faithfully and impar,
foe, and consulting but interest, that OF the
state,
make no other reference to the manner in which
| have performed the duties of Prosecuting Attor-
ney than to the records of cril inA convictions in
the courts Of this circuit, and the personal kn owl
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 ballut-box, am
Respectfully yours,
J. p. BYERS.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30

E% A telegram from London, an,
nounces the death, in that city, of the
infant child Of Mrs. Sartoris, daughter
of President Grant.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30

The good people of Alma "did ths
handsome thing by the Methodist Con.
ference, while in session in their town.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30

Alderman Moore has hands full. 1t
came mp on the Maumelle and has three
wheels
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A PROCLAMATION.

Whereas joint resolution of the sen
ate and of the house of representatives
was duly approved on the thirteenth day
of March last, which resolution is as fol.
lows:
:" Be it resolved, by the senate and the
house of representatives of the United
States of America in congress assembled
that it be and is hereby recommended by
the senate and house of representatives
to the people of the several states that
they assemble in their several counties
and towns on the approaching centen.
nial anniversary of our national indepen
dence, and that they cause to have deliv.
cred on such day historical sketch ot
said county or town from its formation
and that copy of said sketch may be
filed in print or manuscript in the clerk 5
office of said county. and an additiona
copy in print or manuscript be filed il
the office of the Librarian of congress, tc
the intent that complete records may
thus be obtained of the progress of oul
institutions during the first century 0
their existence"
And whereas it is deemed proper tina
such recommendation be brought to th,
notice and knowledge of the people o
the United States,
Now, therefore, /, L. S. Grant, presi
dent Of the United States, do hereby de
clare and make known the same, hoping
that the object of such resolution may
meet the approval of the people of thu
United States, and that the proper steps
may be taken to carry the same into ef
feet
Given under my hand, at the city o
Washington, this twenty fifth day of Nav
- A.. 5-- - L~.>a- roro, o
independence of the United States til,
one hundredth.
L. S. GRANT.
Rc the President,
HAMILTON FISH, Sec. of State.
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Centennial 4th July Celebration !
AGIA
@as|Zsv
dFAND
Railroad Barbecue.
Hon. Jesse Turner to Deliver the
Address.

The inauguration of a Grand Centen
NAL 4th Of July Railroad Celebration, in
accordance with the Proelamations OF
President Grant and Governor Garland,
was put on foot, Saturday afternoon al
the Court House Hon Jesse Turner
was invited to compile and make a his
torical address of the county from its
inception to the present year, with the I'M
derstandng that a copy of the address
will be sent to Washington in accordance
with the proclamation Of the president.
We are pleased to know that Mr., Turner
has accepted the invitation. A meeting
will be held at the Court House on next
Saturday afternoon, Immediately after
the adjournment of the County Conyen-
ton, to make further and more thorough
arrangem ents for a magnificent celebra
tion and Barbecue.
The location of the place will be some,
v~aro On sAo Il. ~. cad - q Esaff~~,-, this
side Of Alma.
The following is the proclamation, is
sued on the oath:
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For Assessor,

We are authorized to announce JOHN
JOHNSTON, of Mountain township for As
SCISSOR of Crawford county at the election in
September.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30

.EF Nebraska, Minnesota, and Kan.
ssas. in their republican state conventions
instructed for Blaine for President,
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30

-Patronize the "Buss to Fort Smith
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30

All our Goods are iirst-class and our Tinct-
ures are not made from Fluid Extracts.
IL Everything sold is warranted to he
true to name and OF the hest quality.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30
DISSOLUTION.

NOTTCEIS HEREBY GIVEN, That the firm
of Lees Creek, Ark, this day dissolved by mu-
tual consent. All unsettled business Of the firm
will be attended to by W. j, Johnston. at the old
stand.
W, J. JOHNSTON.
DAVID B. SPARKS.
Lees Creek, Crawford county, May is, 1876.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30

l'r' J' II. WRIGHT whose Office is in onr
Store Is prepared to do all kinds Qualitative
Analysis of Ores, Minerals, or other spbstan-
ces, at reasonable rates
april ll,yl
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30

EE Henry Bowen has been excom
puncated' from Plymouth church
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-30
Prescriptions from Physicians Accuratel,
Compounded,

Formula Recipes, &c, for any preparation
Tor use by farmer or mechanic prepared
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Rr the President,
HAMILTON FISH, Sec, of State.
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-16

SLEEP THE BEST STIMULANT-The best
possible thing for man to do when he
feels too weak to carry it through, is to
60 to bed, and sleep week # he can.
This Is the only rccuperation Of brain
force. Because, during sleep, the brain
is Ia ID state of rest, in acondition to re-
ceive aud appropriate particles ofnutri-
mcnt from the blood which take the place
of those which have been consumed in
previous labor. since the very act OF
thinking consumes and burns up solid
particles, as every turn of the wheel soi
screw or the splendid steamer is the re-
suit of lthc hcconsumption by fire Of the fuel
in the furnace. The supply of consumed
brain substance can only be had from the
nutritive particles in the blood, which
were obtained from the food eaten previ-
ously. and the brain is SO constituted tha,
it can best receive and appropriate to it
self those nutritive particles during Q
state of rest, of quiet stiffness in sleep
Mere stimulants supply nothing in them
selves; they only goad the brain, force
it to greater consumption of its sub
stance, until that substance has been sc
exhausted that there is not power en-.
ough to swallow anything, and all is
over.
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DoN'r Pun FopprR We solicit our

| Don't PULL FODDER We solicit our
readers indulgence for agitating this
matter so early in the season. but we
commence carly in order that the farm.
ers may have ample time to study the
matter over, and devise means BY which
to obtain their +" roughness" for the com.
ing fall and winter. II is well known
tha. large majority of our farmers an
nualy strip their corn of the fodder.
Now more ruinous and absurd policy
does not exist in the south. We have
had not little experience in the corn.
geld, and we know from practical obaer-
vation that we are correct. And We have
conversed with numbers Of the most ex-
perienced farmers in the land, and they
all unite in saying that taking the fodder
from corn, Injuries it much more than
the fodder is worth. Ityou strip early
enough to make good fodder, the corn is
ruined, and if the corn is allowed to be-
come somewhat matured, the fodder is Of
little worth. The crop corn that grows
up alter the corn is laid BY is worth more
than than the fodder on a given piece Of
sround; and 1t requires less labor to take
care Of it. A little thinking on this mat.
ter will do us no harm. ,. as~Fa5. -
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-16

MIND YonR Ps.-Persons who patro-
nize papers should pay promptly, for the
peeuniary prospects of the press have a
peculiar power in pushing forward public
prosperity. II the printer is promptly
paid, and his pocket book kept plethoric
by prompt-payin patrons, he puts his
pen to the paper 10 peace !; his paragraphs
xro more pointed, he paints his pictures of
passing events in more pleasant colors,
and the perusal of his paper is of more
pleasure to his people. Paste this piece
of proverbial philosophy in some place
where all persons can perceive it.-Er-
change. n. VT
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students can enter the College at any time,
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Be sure to visit or address this College be-
fore going elsewhere.
AARON BALES, Principal.
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The Van Buren press., 1876-05-16

Es, A lady had her dress trimmed
with bugles before going to a ball. Her
little d.ughter wanted to know if the bu
giles would blow when she danced oh
no, sal the mother papa wilisdo that,
when he sees the bill.p os@ 9s
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-16

E4s- An old edition of Morse's geog.
raphy, says" Albany has four hundred
dwelling houses, and twenty four hun
dred Inhabitants, all standing with their
gable ends to the street" "1r4e .s#5 E =zs
The Van Buren press., 1876-05-16

To PRENENr TIN RusTINe Rub fresh
lard over every pait of the dish, and then
putt into hot oven, and heat it thor.
oushly. Thus heated, tin ware may be
used in water constantly and remain
bright and free from rust indefinitely.