The Van Buren press., 1876-11-07

There seems to be disposition, on
the part of our people, to add to the at,
tractiveness of our town, by the improve.
H ment of their residences and the sur
roundings We are glad to notice it, as
it is a gratifying evidence of the arous
ing of onr citizens from the disastrous
inactivity in which they have so long
been indnising. ==....
cY- Cash paid for FAT HOGS. by
G. B HILL.
Office at McKibben's Store.
One more month and then look out
for weather. -.-.e-z
4 Sweet potatoes and no end to them,
! in the market.
Washington county makes this
place the shipping'point for its grain,
-four and fruit Hardly a day passes but
. there are wagons. loaded with these CON-
modities, at the depot, waiting their ship
ment. .zs- ~
"A large lot of lumber came down
on the train, Friday morning, and rumor
hath it that it is to be used in the cree
Itior OF " round-house" at the depot at
this place
t1g- Cash paid for FAT HOGS. by
II e. b. HILL.
Office at Mckibben's Store
Some talk of theatrical entertain
nent for the benefit Of the school. Hope
Il amt all talk.
We are under obligations to Henry
Coors. for faTors rendered us, last
"wednesday. "
The music for the dance, last Tues
FAY night, was furnished by the Fort
Emith string, band.
We are having beanliful moonlight
bghts.
u Cash paid for FAT HOGS. by
&c. B. HILL
Office at McKibbens Store.
The best way to- see yourself as
thers see you is to go to Bsilcy's. and
ave your picture taken
v-The railroad track makes a good
alking-place, +" when mud doth every
here abound"
-l.ots Of shivering at the Post Once.
-. ,,tt I,.
e"mob'' in till he is ready to distrib-
the mail. Says they are too obstrep-
r1us
r Cash paid for FAT HOGS. by
G., b. HILL.
Office at McKibben's Store.
-Capt. Winfrey and family have NOV
to town, and are living in the house
tey occupied by the Rov. Mr.. Hunter.
Mr. Johnson is putting up a barn
his premises
People from the country should stop
at Capt Jim's Restaurant and get
ait meal.
a. Cash paid for FAT HOGS, by
c. B. HILL.
Office at McKbben's Store.
Our school, under Miss Mcbride,
owes on swimmingly. The little lady
kes them alI--old and young--toe the
lrk.
Services at the Catholic church, next
Fnday.
Rev, Mr. Greathousc the station
acher at this place, entered upon his
ties, on Sunday.
ENow is the time to get your cotton
for winter. John Woolf delivers
m at your door for five cents. What
ter do you want?
, "A good shower, Thursday, but the
tr still thirsteth. .....
The band has been reorganized.
r. od.
r Cash pail for FAT HOGS. by
& b. HILL.
ice at McKibben's Store.
The dance given by John Wade, al
Opera House, is said, by those who
in attendance, to have been highly
wed by ALL Everything went on
othlv, and sombre night to coming
approached" when the boys went
with the girls.
Quite number of hogs are dying
the cholera about the town and vi
y.
The entertainment for the benefit Of
school did not come of, Thursday
t, as advertised.
Cash paid for FAT HOGS, by
G. b. HILL.
lce at Mckibben's Store.
fonr good friend, Skinner, who has
for long time, in the employ of
ms & Co., goes to Alma, next week,
INTO the wagon making business.
5oes into partnership with Mr. Sis
Mr. S. is an industrious and wor-
!oung man, and is des erving OF the
:" support of the good people OF
We wish him and his partner
l,ant Suapnpe