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Take Notice.
All persons indebted to the Es-
tate of VIM. WHITFIELD,
decd, Take Due-Notice.

NOUR Notes and Accounts due said de-
i ceased, have been placed in our hands by
the Administrators for IMMEDIATE SETTLE
MENr. Those who can, must pay at once
those who cannot, must settle by Note, and
on all notes such security rs you can furnish
must be given for payment.
You will save trouble and costs, ard it is to
your interest, as also that of said Estate that
you do not delay action in this matter. We
will not have time give you other or further
notice; the next will be by an officer. To
such as may propose to schedule If pushed,
let us say that filing Il schedule does not PAY
DEBr only gives temporary relief.
Colonel Whitfield was very kind, giving
credit to many who could not help them
selves, and it is hoped and believed that all
will come forward and do what they can,
either in paying or securing their debts.
Give this matter early attention. We are
in earnest.
Il. J BROWN, or
l.. II. SOUrlIMAlD.
Law Office Of Brown Il Southmayd,i
Jan. Il, 1875.
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REYNOLDS Tobacco Company.

This Company, having been thorough
NJ re-orgauized, and having added new
machinery, and made q complete over
hanling of the factory, are now manu-
lActuring various grades of Tobacco, and
elicit the custom and patronage OF the
Arkansas river valley. D. C. WILLIAMS
" Van Buren,, is their authorized agent,
md stock may always be found at his
store. II
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The Western Surgical Institute,
Kansas City, Mo.

The surgeons Of this Institute can be
consulted at the hotel in Van Buren,, on
Monday, the 9th day of May, 1878,
where they will be prepared to treat all
manner of deformitics and chronic dis
eases. The afflicted should avail them
solves Of this opportunity of counseling
these eminent surgeons. Consultations
free. ml4-2w
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Das~ WARD & OGDEN keep the best s
CENT CIGARS in the State.


Had quite little blow, yesterday
morning.
The lightning tore up cistern al
Line City, one day last week which was
the property of our friend McKibben
This is the first time we ever heard Of a
similar Lightning freak.
There will be superabundance Of
dcwberries.
Not many Strawberries in market
this season.
The corn about here is looking very
fine.
--Bcrlloy Neal is going to erect q
brick law office near his stable.
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If you want to buy a nice
HAT, for yourself and one for your
wife or daughter, we say go to
McKIBBEN'S.

Mrs. John High, of Fort Smith, has NOV
ed to her old stand on the Avenue. Her no
tel is located near the river, and the railroad
and Is fret class In all IT'S departments. To
those who have business In the courts tn
{" Avenue House. is the place for them to
uuortpr y
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PASSENGER AND EXPRESS

n Passenger and Express Train, leave for
&;ttle Rock, Tuesdays, Thursdays aud Satar-
lbs. at 100 A. NJ. making close connections
%tb trains for st. Louis and Memphis.
%Trains arrive, Mondays, Wednesdays and
1tidays, at 5-l5 PM.
#Trains run by St Louis time, which is 20
Sinutes faster than Van Buren, time.
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RIVER NEWS.

MThe river is rising, with feet on the
bars.
The steamer Rose City arrived Sun
DAY night and went down yesterday.
he Fletcher arrived last night, and
Soes down today
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-21
Raitt's New Meat Market.

Is the place to get good Roast,
Steak, Chop, etc. Butter and all
kinds of Country Produce. His
motto is fair, square dealings with
everyone. Try his Bolona Saus-
age. Market at Miller's old stand
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-21

EFA Costing with four wings runs
about the streets of Natchez. The little
goose is quite happy.
Ns-The tramp argus that ovcr'produc-
ton is at the bottom of hard times.
aSAnxisus inquiry: Will gin mills
explode p Exchange. Not without
some schnapps.- Boston Globe.
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Stove Wood.

For Sale IS inch Stove Wood
split fine, one dollar per load. Sat
isfaction to any reasonable person,
guaranteed. Leave orders at Al
Wis Smiths Store, or apply to.
L. b. WARREN.
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An excursion train, with colored
\; easure seekers, passed up to FIT. Smith
Wednesday and went down the next
\ Friday.
@ Maj. Hartman was up on flying
p Wednesday, and went down the
xt day.
Mrs. William Walker, Maggie and
i'll were over for day or two, last
Y eek.
IA. Wallace Ward made a flying trip
~ Little Rock, last week.
az re- WARD & OGDEN keep the best
n kands of KEY WEST CIGARS.
Had the pleasure of call from Col.
N r. Witt, of Faulkner county, Satur-
|&y.
an Sheriff Winfrey took Dick Bra
ears to the Penitentiary, Saturday. lie
\ Des for one year
1.-The five cent cigars, at Ward & Og-
&n's are all the go.
G. G. Cook, one of the best
Hhoto artists in the State, dropped in on
III friends in Van Buren,, last week. lie
Boks as if he was kept well in Dardan-
Lie, What is he fed on, Brother Will
\ ms T?
III Families ordering flour from the
.llahan Mill, residing in Van Buren,,
MI have il delivered at their dwelling,
short notice. Give the b" honest mill
IL" call.
@ re- McKIBBEN is selling PARA
8OLS, Ladies and gents HA rs, at full
one-haB loper, than any other House
town.
3 Col. Sol. f. Clark and family, came
~ on the express train, Wednesday af-
Ikrnoon, to attend the funeral of Mrs,
IcGee, an aunt of Mrs. Clark.
Our country friends will remember
Mat tomorrow. Wednesday, there will
m grand balloon ascension at Van Blu
en, with music and other performances
rec to all Come along, and bring your
life and children.
Mr.. d. G.. Williams, wife, and Miss
lose, are looked for home in few days
a tiss Rose, we are glad to know, is much
Improved in health.
$ Judge John II. Rogers passed up tc
8his home, at Fort Smith, Friday night
Hc opened court at Logan this morning
I'M We direct attention to the very lib
eral >ffers Of Col. W. D. Slack, Lane
IA commissioners Of the Little Rock and TT
u mt" Railway, OF ten $40 premiums tol
$SNanous Products named in his card
Last year this county received the Is
4hd I'd premium for apples at the STATE
fair, at Little Rock. We know that We
@id not make anything like the showing
INA fruits that we could, then, and W.
pink, with the promise before us for {
Inc crop, we can certainly do better.
Ladies have you been to Nc
kIBBEN'S Store, if not, don
elay longer.
We are indebted to Will. J. John
obn, one of the New Mexico excursion
It's, for copy of the Wichita City Ea
e, Of the 9th. The party were thus
n lr on the route.
WA Fearful rain, wind and thunder
orm, Wednesday night.
-Murphy-meeting, to-morrow-Wed
v esday-night.
ga Peaches now promise finely for /
bop.
1 Col. Lockhart can boast the fines
E1Ose-bushes in town.
I1s- WARD a. OGDEN have the largest
nd freshest stocks of DRUGS, NED
ZINES, FINE LIQUORS, TOBACCO
md CIGARS ever brought to Van Blu
ren.
Lille Brown honored her little
= lend Mamie Slack, of Little Rrck, will
aparty Wednesday night.
Our nrsu early potatoes were tror
an old friend Andy Lockhart.
1eis" WARD & OGDEN keep IMPORT
I'D HAVANA CIGARS.
Reynolds Tobacco Company.
This Company, having been thorough
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nag WARD & OGDEN keep NIGHT
CLERK, who will always be ready to
supply the nocturnal needs of their Gus
tomprs
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DR.. Il. T.. HANCOCK.

We were much pleased, n day or two since,
to receive call from this gentleman and to
make his acquaintance. He brings with him
the highest testimonials from gentlemen In
Indiana and Tennessee, of high social and
official position--Gov. Hendricks, j. G., Den
ny. Attorney -Gener al, and eN-Goy. John G.
Brown, of Tennessee. now Vice. President of
the Southern Pacific Railroad. DR.. Hancock
is a Southerner by birth. but has resided in
Indiana, for the past eight or ten years. lie
is, by profession, a dentist, and has visited all
the towns on this railroad, and has select
cd this rs a location. He will remain here
few days, and then 30 down the river AS far
as Dardanellc, TO finish some work he has
engaged, and return here in June. Though
not dependent on his profession, will prae-
tice it as a matter of choice. We trust that
ourpeople will extend to him every courte-
sy We need Just such men. Let our peo-
pie make his acquaintance; let them show
him the superior advantages of our soil and
climate, and we venture they will be profit
ed, as well as he. Below we publish, by per-
mission, some of the letters in possession Of
Dir. Hancock. They should be endorsement
enough, coming, as they do, from high
| source
| TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. ii, 1874
l have been intimately acquainted with the
bearer, Dr.. b. L, Hancock, for many years,
and know him to be highly skilled in his pro
fession; and reliable, courteous gentleman
| in every sense of the word. | eheerfully com.
! pnppl him to thp.n with Nphnp, ha "a,
/ in contact JOHN ByGLovER,
Treasurer of the Statet,: Indiana
PULASKI, Tenn, dec. 81, 1875.
Learning that Dr.. b. +. Hancock purposes
visiting the State of Mississippi, in search of
more genial climate. and to prospect for Il
permanent location, | take pleasure in com
needing him as Il gentleman and a thoroughly
skilled dentist He is OF southern birth, and
In full sympathy with our section. Mr.. Han
cock has resided here for several years and
has practised his profession with great sue
cess, and has the entire confidence of his
| patrons. and the community generally; and
goes further south solely as a question of
health. invoke in his behalf the courtesy
and confidence otany ofmy friends to whom
he may present himself.
Respectfully, JSo. c. Brown.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 18th, 1874.
The bearer, Dir. B. F. Hancock, citizen OF
indianapolis, intends going to Decatur, Ala,
! to practice his profession, is regarded as
first-class by our people, and a worthy citi-
zen. lie has, by his skill accumulated con-
siderable property. is not dependent upon
his profession for support, but desires to con.
tinue the practice of his profession. | there
fore commend him to the confidence and es-
teen of your p 4ople.
Respectfully, j. o. DENNY.
Attorney General of Indiana,
take Dlaa SIRE in rOnriJrrinu in the above
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rx- All Job Work, cash Oh deliv-
sttlc Rock and FIT. Smith Railway
Timetable.

&,r.itht and Passenger Trains leave Van
rsp for Little Rock, daily, Sundays except
at 40 a. m.
Srrains arrive at Van Buren,, from Little
kocL at G-35 p. m, daily, except Sundays.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-21

The Helena World says: Sunday Is a
bad day for editors. We learn that, on
Sunday evening, Maj. Newman of the
Pine Bluff Press and +. W. McCracken,
of the Jefferson Republican, had Skin
mish. but without serious consequences
to either.
Time is money; of course It is; or
how could you spend ali evening"
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THEY ALL DO IT.

Certainly all close, cash buyers, go
to McKIBBEN'S for their Sum-
mer Hats, Parasols, Fans and nice
white Dress Goods.
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w anted

To buy Two Hundred Head OF CAT
TIE, for which | will pay good prices.
+. Il. Mex IBBEN.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-21

Bey- WARD & OGDEN have the finest
line of POCKET CUTLERY in the
town.
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town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
ATTEMPT TO POISON A TAMILY.

About six months ago Richard COrnwell, q
wealthy farmer residing the village OF Hampstead,
L. l., took from the Town POorhOuse Nancy Francis,
colored, and employed her domestic in his family.
For time girl worked well, but latterly evinced
disposition to make trouble by disobeying orders. On
Sunday afternoon last contrary TO her usual custom,
the girl remained at home. This however, did not
arouse suspicion. At supper time she made the tea and
brought in the teapot. The family, consisting OF fve
persons were seated at the table. Mrs. COrnwell,
noticing that the pot dirty, rubbed napkin
IL. Green spots appeared the linen. The napkin
was pected by the other member OF the family, who
pronounced the spots Paris green. An examination
then made OF the tea and Of the tea leaves which
Vealed a large quantity of sediment. The girl was
called In and charged with having attempted to poison
the family when she acknowledged that she had placed
Paris green IN the pot The poison she had found III
paper In the garrett where IL had been left by Mr. Corn
we'll, who had used II 20 kill potato bugs. Nancy also
told him had the poison secreted ia the kitchen for
some time, intending 10 poison the family After telling
her story, the girl given into the custody OF Officer
Edrdge, and yesterday morning was aFraigned before
Police Justice Snedekcr. Upon arragnment she said
TO the Justice that sac had Intended 20 poison the
family, and that she not sorry for what she had
done that she tired OF working, and Us she could
not get back TO the POOThOnse, she concluded 10
nit crime that would send her 10 the House of
Refuge Justice Snedeker sentenced her 20 the House
Of Refuge Ii Is asserted that the Justice had legal
right ~ sentence her, although she ID under age. She
being charged with felony, his only power IN the
20 commit her for the action OF the Grad Jury
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
AN ELOPEMENT FRUSTRATED.

Two grandchildren of the Hon. William E.
Dodge, who have been for some time engaged to be
married. but whose parents objected Onaceount OF their
youth took the matter into their hands last Sunday
night clipping from tue residence of the parents OF
one of them in Philadelphia by the midnight tram The
father was at the depot minutes later but was un-
able to ascertain which train they took, and assumed
that they would naturally come TO New-York where lie
proceeded 10 seek for them teegaphing at the same
time 20 other points to their detention They had
however gone to Washington They met there on the
arrival Of the train by friends of the father authorized TO
detan them. The young man was already provided
with marriage license, which he had procured iii New
York II was found that he had also taken the advice
Of a lawyer in New-York, and had been assured that,
with the license he had, marriage between
minors would be legal and binding. The pair
were held until the arrival Of the young lady's
father with whom she at once proceeded home again.
she is the daughter of the Rev. David s. Dodge and is
fifteen years old The young man is the son Of Arson
g. Dodge. and is eighteen years old. The facts were
fully known in this city Monday, but at the request
Of the family were excluded from most Of the papers
The childish escapade having, however been narrated
with many exaggeratOns and inaccuracies IN one or two
Journals it seems best 10 state the above which COM
prises the whole case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
CHICAG0S RECEPTION TO MR.. HAYES.

AN IMMENSE RUSH LAST EVENING TO GREET HIM.
CHICAGO, Sept. 3.-The reception by Presi-
dent Hayes at the Grand Pacific Hotel this evening was
OF magnificent proportions. From 1880 until 10 O'clock
hundreds Of people took him by the hand.
Mrs Hayes held reception in adjoin-
ing There was an unprecedented rush
in both rooms, while outside the hotel aud In lts
wide corridors and halls thousands upon thousands
crowded josted and pushed in the vain hope Of gain
ing precedence aud reacbing the Presidential
presence. At 1910 II became evident that not
even small minority Of the applicants could gain adj
mission within "a seasonable hour. The doors
were accordingly closed and the reception ended.
The Presidents buef stay In the city
has attestcd In remarkable manner his popularity
among the people. The party Will leave by special
train for st. Paul. over the Northwestern Road, at
m In-Tn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
leurtn lerm in congre.s BY tne DemOoratio county
TIRED OFLLFE.
SUICIDE OF A ST. LOUIS CLERK-vIcTGMs OF DEs'
PoNDENCY,


SUICIDE OF ST. LOUIS cLERK-vIcTIMs OF DEs'
PoNDENCY.
A tall man, about thirty-five years old, with
quiet manner registered at schuer's hotel, No IA
East Fourteenth-st., on August %, G. g. O'Neil
OF st. Louis Monday night he was seen walk
ing about the garden In the rear OF the hO-
tel in his usual manner. Yesterday morning
he did not mako his appearance at the break
fast table. About noon gentleman named Berkng' OF
Newark n called at hotel and sent his card up to
ONeiI servant found him in his room on the second
story pacing I'D and down the floor in his nght-dress
He took the card, but sent back no reply.
Mr.. Berking waited while, when Mrs. schuer
came in and said she had heard pistol shot
in the direction OF O'Ners room. The proprietor ana
Mr. Berking Immediately went to the room and push
ing open door found oNell lying on the bed dead
with buet-hOle in the right temple. pistol was ly-
ing on the bed beside him. letter addressed TO Mr..
Berking stated that the writer was tired OF living,
and intended taking his life. No other motive was
given for the act
AT the Tombs Police Court yesterday morning, be-
fore Justice Kubreth, Matilda Fisher, aye thirty
seven was charged with having attempted 90 commit
suicide by throwing herself from Fulton fefry-DOat
to Chicago, where she made investments 90 the amount
of 100000, which turned out unprohtaby She bad re-
$780, which ultimately stolen rom hcf, ana
she was driven distraction mind to seek self
destruction The magistrate sent her TO the care OF
the Commissioners Of Charities and Correction.
Louis Schwartz age sixty, the despOndent herman
who cut throat at No. 124 East FtysecOndst. on
Sunday, died at Mount Sinai Hospital yesterday IRON
the last OF whom sister, died short time ago, aud
this Is supposed TO have driven him to suicide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
ARRESTING d CLERGYMAN.

Justice Bixby opened the Fifty-seventh
Street Police Court about IL o'clock last even
ing and soon after a man, about fifty years
old, accompanied by woman, entered In charge
OF an officer OF the Central Park Police The
dressed In clerical garments. The woman was
neatly attired in short, ghtttng, hight dress. She
closely veiled but appeared 20 be twenty-five years
age Gideon J. Tucker, candidate Tor the Court OF
Appeals on the National ticket aud his Paul Tucker
present counsel After long private conversation
Justice Bixby took the affidavit OF officer Burns. lie
testified that the prisoners, who gave their
George PendletOn and Jane Clark had been arrested for
improper conduct in the park. Judge BIxby then
wanted the man 70 make stidaYlt. He asked N it
necessary 70 give his proper name The Judge told
him 1e could not make an affidavit under assumed
name. He then stated that his name Horace l.. f.
Pntt. OF No. rs East scyentythirdst, clergy
for nearly quarter Of q century. About
~ O'Clock IN the afternoon he went TO the
Park In company with the young woman
They walked 20 about and-secODdst when
1t began to rain aud they sought shelter under bridge
and sat there during the afternoon reading
newspapers. lie denied the charge made against him,
Mr. Tucker then asked for the discharge OF his client
whom he had known, lac said for many years clergy
mau OF TTeproachable character. lac was discharged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
THE ALDERMEN's DISCUSSIONS.

A resolution was reported to the Board OF
Aldermen from its Committee on Law. yesterday rela-
tive 10 the cesson to the United states of land the
Battery as site for barge office. The resolution pro-
vded for the execution and delivery by the Mayor and
Clerk OF the Council Of deed OF conveyance, to be a
proved by the Counsel TO the Corporation OF the ciys
right and title TO the triangular piece Of land lying west
ery Of ana adjoining lands belonging TO the United
States, aud between these lands and the slip or basin
known as the Whitehall boat Slip The Commissioners
OF the Sinking Fund were authorized TO make the trans
fer at such price may be agreed upon between them
and the representatives Of the Government The resOu
ton was adopted after discussion by vote Of IL TO J.
the negative vote being given by Alderman Bryan Reilly
Mayor Ely returned yesterday, without his approval
the resolution granting permission to the Paragon Ashes
ana Garbage Vault Company TO place its receptacles In
the sidewalks without the payment OF any Zee to the
CITY the privilege. communication was sent IL by
The Controller stating that the Board OF Estimate aud
AppOrtOnme had appropriated $4,000 for the i'm
movement OF the public squares parks, and places OH
FOurthaye between SXtyse and xth-sts
the amount TO be added under the law, TO the maj
estimates Of 1873 which, including this appropriation
amount TO S27,GOlO77 II. The matter was LAID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-04
HOME NEWS.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY AT HUDNUTs, NO
2ls BROADWAY
pam, 49, Noon. "a. m. 70. Midnight 49,
Highest durfnP the day 81 Lowest; "a.
Average. 77as; same day. 1877, G3Aa'
PRoMINENT ARRTYALs.

AIbemarfe Hotel-Aristarchi Bey, Turkish Minis
TER M washington Manuel Garcia Argentine Minister at
Washington and FRANCOIS dc Corcee OF the French hega
tiou ErersH HOttss-COunt Iia. Italian Charge a. Ar
flares a Washington Rustem Ehendi OF the Turkish lie
gatio HrOtc-Rear. Admiral William Reynolds u
n John Francis Of Troy and Thomas Dickson, Presl
dent of Delaware and Hudson Canal Company ;neD
Cayendlsh Of LOndOn Bishop william
Pnkney Washington and Captain cook Of the steamship
Russia -. Windsor HOtel-T. Il. Blackstone President OF
the Chicago Alton Railroad Company and exG0yernor
BulOcK Of Georgia Grand Ccnndt HOtet-Capulh
Conor of The gish ship Belerophon and Commander
f. r. woodward Us. NJ. Metropolitan H0tt-E2Attor
nev Gener, George II williams OF Oregon ....FVh Are
nUs Hote-wilam Florence, General Francis FessehGe
OF Portland Me- Seth Comfy Of Philadelphia ana ex-COn
gresman III o. Stanard Joseph Pulitzer, OF ST. Louis
Hotsl B1asicick-Auguste Felge German Consul at ia
yana Holman TiJuse-James A. Dumont, supervising
InspectOr General Of steamboats, and Warner MeT OF Her
LINER n - 81 James HOie-AttOrnoy General John =
Stockton Of New.J ersey. Park Auene HoteC u Berk
Of Taxa