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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-30

DIR. HAnrHR's Fever and Agne Specific,
is sold under guarantee Il has never YET
failed, and the DR.. Hslter Medicine Company
therefore uns no ink IN MS offer, when
stands unparalleled in its li3eiaIlty.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-30
Kannesaw Mills.

From this date we will Discontinue the
Retail of Flour TO Consumers. Bran and
Ship Stuff can be bought in any quantity
from One Sack up. to such amounts as per-
sons may wish. Purchasers Of any OF our
mill products must apply at our office for
the same, as sales will not be made from
the Mill as heretofore.
KEENESAW MILLS COMPANY.
Msrietta, May 1, 1878.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-30

.TN the bright lexicon of DIR Harter's Fever
and Ague Specific, there is no such word az
faH" Those who have suffered for years find
immediate relief. and those who treat the pre-
monitory symptoms gave themselves all pain.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-30
LOOKOUT FOR BARGAINS.
Kiser 4 Goodwin

OF POWDER SPRINGS, GA,
are now Offering to sell their entire
stock of Dry Goods and large lot of
Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats,
Notions, Hardware, and many other
articles too tedious TO mention, all
at cost for cash, and some below cost.
Call and examine for yourselves and.
buy. These goods must and will be
sold for the purpose Of change in
business. All those indebted to US
will please come forward and settle
and save cost. Come aud see for
yourselves and will find goods cheap
and no mistake.
KISER e. GOODWIN.
pn,vder Snri nos March IS 1873
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-30
SEASONARLE ARTICLES

COSTAR'S CELEBRATED RAT.
ROACH, etc, Exte minator.
COSrAR'S LIQUID BED BUG ENTER.
! MINATOR.
COSTAR'S INSECT POWDER, for moths
in turs, woolens, carpets, etc.
CATTLE POWDERS-various brands
all good for catte, horses mules, etc.
SIMMONS HEPATIC COMPOUND, or
Liver Cure. A good Spring Medicine
b. X. STRONG.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-30
Strictly Pure White Lead

From the Southern White Lead
Co., of st. Louis. Oolors of all
kinds-Linseed Oil and Turpen-
tine, at the Drug Store of
B. r. STRONG.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-30
TOILET SOAPS.

Some new and elegant brands
of Toilet Soaps and fine
stock Of new Perfumery received
and for sale by b. r. STRONG.
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03

One of our employees had the pleasure
of attending the closing night of the Sisters
Fair, at Fort Smith, last week In the three
nights $3.50 were taken. He is under
obligations for kinG attentions bestowed up
on him by the ladies having the entertain
ment in charge.
The Hot Springs Telegraph of Monday
morning, says: "Hon. y. @. Williams, wife
and daughter. Miss Rose, (of Van Buren.)
left this morning, for New York. DuVal is
inconsolable.'
Rev. Frank B. Gilbert. d. d.. Rector OF
st. Johns Church. Fort smith, was married
at Little Rock, on the Goth ult., to Miss Lizzie
G. Dardcn, of Little Rock.
Mai. Hartman and family came up, FRI
day night They will remain month or two
if they can be suitably accommodated.
We wish to call special attention to the
Je,ture for the benefit of the stricken cities
of the South Its worthy object will COM
mend itself savorably to every one, and we
hore TO see a full house. Our enterprising
neighbor Alma, has. we learn, already SUBJ
seribed s75, and intend to make it 800, for
the same laudable purpose; and, certainly
Van auren will not be behind in the good
work. We hope the Quartette anu other mu-
steal associations of the town, will help to
give further attraction to the nights enter
taument.
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03
Railroad Meeting.

At meeting of the citizens of Van Buren,
held at the court house on Saturday evening,
August. 81 1873 Hon. Jesse Turner was call
cd to the chair and IL. F. Thomson, appoin-
ted Secretary
The chairman, in brief and appropriate
address explained the object Of the meeting
TO be to take into consideration the import
ancc of having the Little Rock and Fort
Smith Rrilway cross the Arkansas river at
this point. and run direct to Fort Smith.
Maj Hartman, who was present, also adj
dressed the meeting in few well-timed and
appropriate remarks.
On motion, a committee of conference, con-
sisting of H. r. Thomson. B J. Brown, Esq,
and ID. w. Moore, to which Hon. Jesse Tur-
ner was afterwards added. was appointed to
confer with like committee, to be appoint
ed on behalf OF the citizens Of Fort Smith
onthe subject of said crossing.
On motion W. II. II. Shibley, Alvis Smith
and DR. l. G. White. were appointed COM
miutee to solicit subscriptions and donations
from the citizens to aid in securing the eros
sing OF said railway at this place
Both committees were instructed to report
on Thursday evening next. to which time the
meeting adjourned.
JESSE TURNER. PRESIDENT.
n r. TuoNIsoN Sec
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03
AN UNDENIABLE TRUTH.

You deserve to suffer, and If you lead
miserable, unsatisfactory life in this
beautiful world it is entirely your own
fault aud there is only one excuse for you
your unreasonable prejudice and skeb
tism, which has killed thousands. Per
sonal knowledge and common sense rea.
soning will soon show you that Green's
August Flower will cure you Of Liver
Complaint. or Dyspepsia, with all its
miserable effects, such as sick headache,
palpitation Of the heart, sour stomach,
habitual costiveness, dizziness Of the
head, nervous prostration, low spirits,
&c Its sale now reaches every town on
the Western Continent and not Drug
gist but will tell you of its wonderful
cures. You can bny Sample Bottle
for 10 cents. Three doses will relieve
you. for sale by WARD Il OGDEN. II
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03
A Sharp Lawyer Caught.

One of those shrewd, sharp and sar-
castle lawyers, of that class who take de.
moniacal joy and unspeakable pride in
twisting witness into a labyrinth of
difficulties, had occasion, some time Il
ago, to cross examine gentleman Of
some little pr mlnence. TAe sharp law
yer managed, after much skilful manGu.
vring, to SO confuse the witness that the
only answer he could obtain to his ques.
wnen the Iawyer had had this answer
returne to him score or SO of times.
his patience gave out. "Tell me, Mr..
j !" he exclaimed, with bitter sarcasm,
" do you ever remember anything r
can, was the response.
Can you carry your memory back for
twenty years and tell me single instance
that happened then p
Yes. think | can,' returned the
witness, who had regained some sompos-
ure.
"Ah!" exclaimed the lawyer, gleefulle
rubbing his hands in orthodox legal
fashion. "Now, that is consoling. Come
now, sir, what is this instance whicn you
remember SO well r
"Well. sir, remember that twenty
years ago when you were admitted to the
bar, your father came to me to borrow
thirty dollars to buy you suit that you
might make presentable appearance at
commencement, and have distinct re-
collection that your father never paid
the thirty dollars back to me-
Confusion changes hands at this point
Of the proceedings, and the lawyer dis
misses the witnesses without more ado.
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03
One Of Life's Shadows.

At s o'clock in the morning a Second
street wife followed her husband down to
the gate as he was starting for down town
and kindly said to him:
William, you know how sadly need a
blue bunting dress p
Yes, dear" he remarked, but you
know how hard up am. AS soon as
! can see my way clear you shall have
the dress, and new hat to boot. BE
patient, be good, and your reward shall
be great"
Forty minutes after that he emerged
from a restaurant with big basket and a
fish pole. bound up the river.
In the basket was chicken pickles, cake,
fruit, pie aud bottle of liquid of rich
color and he just lighting a twenty cent
cigar when his wife came along.
What you here, he exclaimed.
Yes, am going to the market
Where are you going-what's in that
basket p
~ was going to carry this pole around
to friend on Jefferson avenue" lie mod
est!y answered.
"And that basket:a
This basket--well was going to
take it to the or phan asylum as u pres.
ent to the children. It's donation from
six leading citizens"
"Willam, don't believe IT,
"Sh Don't talk so loud" :"
"Willam, shall talk louder yet" she
exclaimed. "Ill bet you are going fish
ing,
Mary, have l ever deceived you ?" he
plaintively asked. "Inever have! As
proof of my sincerity you can take this
basket to the asylum YOURSELF
"And I'll do it, sue promptly replied
as she relieved him of it.
Mary haden't you-Y'
"No. sir, | hadn't! You'd better hur
ry up with that fish pole as tho man may
want it, and be careful how you stand
around in the hot sun
She left him there He watched her
take the car home, and then he returned
the fish pole, and crossed the street, aud
said to an acquaintance:
"Tom I'm suffering with neuralgia,
and the excursion is off till next week.
Too bad, but we can never tell what a
day may bring fortl.'
There was chicken and pickles and
other good things on the table at dinner
but he never smiled Even when his
wife wished she was an orphan, if that
was tic way they were fed, he never be-
trayed the gloom in his heart. 1t was
only when she handed him the bottle ae
had so carefully tucked into the basket,
and saw it labeled: "Good for little
Children" he said:
Mary, it is an awful thing for wife
to get the impression that her husband is
cold blooded liar'
1t must be-" she replied, as she took
the other chicken leg.
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03
At Ten PAGES.

DHaRLorrE, N. C., Aug. 15.--Informa-
ton reaches this city to o.night, of hor.
rible tragedy which occurred, yesterday,
in Rutherfotd county, in the western part
of North Carolina, in which Rev. DR.
Wade Hill shot and killed his son in law,
Maj. Andrew Scroggins, while in pass
ion about u week ago, stripped and whip.
ped DIR. Hills youngest daughter. Scrog-
gins wife WAS present and begged her
husband not to hurt her sister, but he
paid NO attention to tho fearful entrcat.
les, and inflicted painful chsstissment on
the girl. As soon as the father heard of
his son in laws conduct, he went TO
him and demanded an explanation.
Scroggins said he had acted on tho spur
of the moment, but DR.. Hill replied that
he had no right to lay his hand on the
child. and the two. gentlemen became in.
volvcd over the matter, got to blows. and
had it rough-and. tumble, the father-in
law coming ont best This so enraged
Maj. Scroggins, that he went home. and
after consulting friends, sent a challenge
to tie reverend gentleman, which was
declined by the said gentlemen, The
major then vowed to his friends that he
would get the best OF the old man, even
if he had to throw poison in his coffee
He armed himself with a navy revolver
and dirk, so as to be fully prepared to
lay out his antagonist on sight. The
reverend doctor also armed himself to
the teeth, in case OF an emergency, aud
went about his spiritual work AZ usual
HeaforAou tho tyvf mn nj Il al, a.l
in the road near the doctors house. Mai
Scroggins exclai m ed, with heIlish sneer
Aha! I've got you now! The doctor
replied " Keep cool" The major repli
cd, Ten minutes to say your prayers >
BY this time they were ten PAGES apart
and the improptu duel was soon to take
place. DR. Hill said, We'll, sir, Pm
ready" at the same time drawing Der
ringer. Maj, Scruggins; $50 anu l. and
may the Lord have mercy on us both y
With that he fred twi ce in rapid success
ion, neither shot taking effect. The doc
tor fired once, killing his antagonist in
stantly. He then rode back home and
told the awful news. Friends carried the
majors remains off for burial, and the
doctor gave himself up. The greatest
excitement prevails, though DR. Hill is
justified in the opinion Of the Public
The deceased was quite prominent far
mer and politician. DR.. Hill is a Baptist
minister of great popularity and useful.
ness in this section of the State, and has
written several orthodox works which
have received the commcndation o
his bretheren.
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03
-IIad some comforting showers, during

-lIad some comforting showers, during
the week.
The aroma that overnoods the air from
the decaying weeds that have fallen before
the advancing scythe. about the town, are
not quite as odorous as the spring-tm flow
ers
-Messrs. MCGEE & Meyers have opened a
wholesale and retail Meat Market, where any
thing in the marketing line is bought and
sold. Market at Charley Rats old stand
They intend to prosecute the business in all
;ts brahches, as soon as the weather gets u
little cooler. See card in the Press.
AT the shooting match for beef. last
Thursday, Gran. Wilcox and J. w. Statler
cot the t~ hind quarters; Jim. Hawkins the
hide and tal!ow. and other parties the bal
lance. We got steak from Grams quarter,
and it was good. The beef was from the
|stock-yard of McGee Il Meyer.
Miss Anna Dibrell was up at Fort Smith,
on visit last week.
-One Of fhe most widc-awake men in Van
Buren,, is Mr.. VIM. Root. If you want shin
Giles, boards, cord or stove wood, he Is your
man. You will find him prompt and with
good measure. Try him
Charlie Ribbling's hand has got so he Is
able to peg away again.
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03

pas- President Noah Porter says he is
ready to throw his Congrcgationalism
overheard il other sccts would treat their
isms in the same way.
An artist was once engaged to paint
for a cathedral the crossing of the Red
sea bv the Israelites. After time the
picture was completed and hung, and a
great crowd OF people assembled to see
it unveiled But, 10! when the curtain
was drawn aside, nothing could be seen
but a wide expanse of water. In rage
the bishop turned to the artist and ex-
claimed: 81 thought | asked you to
paint picture OF the lsraclites crossing
the Red sea-" "True for you; that's just
it," said the painter. But where are the
Israelites p asked the indignant bishop
They're gone over" said the painter
"Well but where are the Egyptians 2
They're gone under"
An exchange says Lightning struck
a man, out on State Street, the Other
day, bounded off, struck again, splinter
ed, gathered itself up, and took good
look, discovered that it had tackled the
man who goes to the newspaper Offices
and asks for notices of entertainments
that haven't been advertised, bowled
with disgust, and went off down town,
and killed two book agents, and the EN-
bassador of an insurance company, while
it was cooling off:
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03
SLANG.

tits lamentably easy to fall into the
habit of using slang phrases. You
first begin by using mild terms, as
"Good gracious !" "Mercy sakes!" etc.
Soon you require something stronger,
and still stronger, till, after using all the
"bywords,' you are Oh the brink OF
swearing, although, when you first began,
you had no idea OF such thing. The
habitual use Of slang phrases should be
classed with intemperancc. and is gener
ally found with it, as are also great
many other vices. Boys quickly form
the. habit of hearing their elders. Even
the babe just learning to talk repeats
them, and by some one is thought smart
or cunning, and is even encouraged in it.
In after life would not the parent have
given worlds to have instructed that child
differently.
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03
"Facts" Worth Knowing.

A correspondent sends us the follow.
ing assertions, which he claims are abso
lutcly true:
There never was wooIcock seen on
the Pacific coast.
There never was an ocean steamer tina,
ever burst her boilar.
There never was dog went mad west
of the Rocky Mountains.
There never was beech or sycamore
tree struck by lightning.
There never was an eel caught o the
Pacific coast.
There never was locomotive or I
steamer struck by Lightning.
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03

1t is no cxaggeration to say that health
is large ingredient in what the world
calls talent. A man without it may be a
giant in intellect, but his deeds will be
the deeds of dwarf. On the contrary.
let him have quick circulation, good
digestion, the bulk. thews and sinews OF
a man, and he will set failure at defiance,
A man has good reason to think himself
well off in the lottery of life il he draws
the prize of healthy stomach without a
mind, rather than the prize of fine in
tellect with a crazy stomach. But of the
two. a weak mind in herculean frame is
better than a great mind with a crazy
constitution A pound Of energy with
an ounce of talent will achieve greater
results than pound Of talent with an
ounce of energy gy,-Selscted.
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03
A minister's lie has frequent disav

A minister's lite has frequent disap
pointments. During the great revival
stolid, matter Of fact farmer went into the
INQUIRY room, ana was ut once taken IN
hand by anxious and jealous workers.
He seemed to be visibly effected by the
hymn that wrs sung, and after the prayer
one or two tears we're apparently discov-
cred. When asked, "Brothsr do you feel
any change ?" he made rapid and instinc-
tive movement oil his hand in the direc-
ton of his vest pocker, and then settling
back in his chair with sigh. replied,
mot cent; that's just what I'm after. -
Boston Courier,
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03

Mrs. Clarinda Newell. of Southington,
Conn, has a tree e-toad which she has kep'
in fruit jar (Which she leaves open) for
over year A small wooden ladder,
placed in the jar, enables the creature to
ascend to the top whenever he chooses ;
and of this privilege he avails himself
whenever damp or rainy weather is com
ing, climbing to the top round and sing
ing his oidcst. Although she has offer
ed him various kinds of food, she mas
never seen him eat anything. As bar
ometer, this tree toad is great sue
cess.
What is it that from which if you take
the whole some yet will remain Whole
some,
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03
A Female Regulator.

perfectly safe and reliable medicine Of
this character Is in great demand by females
all over the country. Such a remedy Is ac-
ually needed by married and single ladies
all over the land. and inattention to this sub
ject is consigning thousands to untimcly
graves, and all physicians will tell you so.
There is now before the public perfectly
safe and sure female regulator-one that re-
stores and regulates all irregular action
cures chronic female complaints-adds iron
to the blood strengthens the system. cares the
nervous and hysterical and imparts bright
hess to the eve. bloom to the cheek and health,
beauty and vivacity to all. 1t Is known ms
English Female Bitters, and stands pre-em-
inent for the cure Of all chronic female ir
regulart es.
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03
See YOIlder!

That wrath ague and fever cloud-the fiery
bed Of lightning--the cradle of aches and
pains! Is there no remedy? No, says the
cotling skeptic! But behold. while the sneer-
Ing denial curls your proud lips, Days Ague
Tonic, with its potent sword, shears the sea OF
poisoned miasm, and laughs In your face with
his eagle eye. See now. where 1t ragged 1t Its
fullest fevered frenzy and gloom. the sun
beams of health have kissed the dimpled cheek
and there now rem. aims the blush OF triumph
brighter than ever mantled mortal brow--the
rich tint OF natures healing balm, pictured
flush of perfect health the work Of stroke
of Days Ague Tonic, which sparkles with a
lustre that bids midnight-farewell. .
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03

We are aDIe, before going to press To
get the following scattering returns from
this county
VAN BUREN.
For Governor-Miller 4Ol.
Secretary Of State-Frolich, 40i.
Auditor-Crawford, 404.
Treasurer-Churchill-4O6.
Land Commissioner-Lear, 4O5.
Attorney -Gcneral-Henderson, 405.
School Superintendent-Denton, 397
Chancellor Carroll, 406.
Chancery Clerk-Calloway, 4o6.
Judge Supreme Court-Eakin, 406.
Circuit Judge-Rogers, 4l2.
Prosecuting Attorney--Little, 4l2.
For sheriff-Davis, (dem.) } 3Ol Tay.
lor, (Rep.) 361.
For Clerk-Southmayd, (dcm9 334
Scott (IndepondenD 256 Jackson, 95.
County Judge--Decherd, 81 Cha
pin, (Rep.) So; Meadows, (Rep,) 274.
Representative-Bu (Dem. 347
Creekmore, 331.
Assessor-vinsant, 3o6; Gross, 1s9
Nelson, lS9,
Treasurcr-Ward, Dem.) 3s9; Nc.
Cullough, 81.
Surveyor Dickson, (dem.) 3st; Chas-
tain, 81.
Corouer-Turman, 3l2; LOWS, 237 /;
Brown, 40.
Constable-Pevey, 214; sills, 172
Brodie, 1876.
Justices Harvey, 23l :; Marzoll, 269 ;
Alexander, 81 Pevyhouse, 295; Geo.
Kilgore, 2S6; NJ. Kilgore, 334 Jackson,
2S7 /; Lemlcy, III; Ogden, rs i; Orme,
so.
For License-24 against, IL.
RICHLAND.
Sheriff--Davis, At; Taylor, As.
Representative--Burrow, 81; Creek
more, 81.
For Clerk-Jackson, 81 Scott, Is ;
Southmayd. 3s.
Assessor-Vinsant, 40; Gross, 80 +;
Nelson, 2l.
ALMA.
Observation-Disclosures, 2l0 Creek
more, so.
Clerk-Scott, 73; Southmayd, l66.
sheriff-Davis, 205 Taylor, 81.
JASPER.
Sheriff-Davis-l2l; Taylor, 127.
Representative-Burrow, 107 Creek.
more, 1877.
County Clerk--Southmayd. 100; g; Scott,
IS Jackson, 1l3.
County Judge-Decherd, 1856 +; Cha
pin, 81 Meadows, rs.
Ward, 1855; Mccullough,
81.
Assessor-Vinsant, 81; Gross, II
Nelson, 10.
Surveyor Dickson, 1877; Chastain, ,33.
Coroner--Turman, 1873 Lewis, 103
Brown, II.
LAFAYETTE.
Observation-Disclosures, 50; Creek,
more, l4S.
Shcriff-Davis, rs; Taylor, 1872.
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03

So Much IL SAID about Bailey's Saline APP
perient that it would not be amiss tor us to
explain to our readers EhSt TIE IA MgrfMicle M II II
sold at so cents. A small quantity thrown
into glass and a little water poured on It,,
causes an effervescence similar to soda water.
This Is drank ut once and Is quite pleasant and
cooling. while II acts freely the bowels and
kidneys. Its action isquite mild and eflectual
and is now extensively used for onstipation,
headache. acid stomach, heartburn. dyspep.
sia biliousness. etc. Its certainty of nc.
ton, mildncss and Its cheapness have COM
bined to give 1t large sale throughout the
country.
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03
$3.50 Reward.
Proclamation by the Governor,

WHEREAS, 1t has come to the knowledge
W OF the Executive, that on the 9th day
Of Aug, 1878, in the County Of Craw ford In
this State. ,.one JOHN KNIGHT, committed
the crime of rape upon the person Of 4 child
aged four years and eleven months. thereby
causing the death OF said child. and that the
said John Knight is now at large:
Now, therefore |. w. IL. MILLER. Govern
or of the State of Arkansas, by virtue of au-
lhorlty vested in me, by the Constitution and
Laws OF said State. do hereby offer reward
of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars for the
arrest and delivery of the said John Knight
to the sheriff Of Crawford County.
In testimony whereof have
- hereunto set my hand and
!, 4 caused the great seal of the
fJ State to be affixed ut Little
Rock on this 22d day OF
Aug, a. d.. 1878.
w. Il. MILLER.
By the Governor,
Il. Is. Beavers. Sec. of State,
by G.. W. ST. CLAIR, Deputy.
The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03

An old Irish soldier who prided him
self upon his bravery said he had fought
in the battle Of +" Bull Run" When ask
ed if he ha retrcated and made good his
escape as others did on that famous oc
casion, he replied, "Be Jabers, those tha,
didn't run are there yit
A fashionably-attircd yonng lady
one done up in the height of the style
looks as though she were cncased in AZ
umbrella sheath.
You can always detect the genuine
granger candidate by the blsters on his
horny palm, caused by hard work shak-
ing hands with the voters.
Any man pays too much for his
whistle when he has to wet it fifteen
or twenty times day.---Saturday
Night.
"Sonny," remarked mother to heI
young hopeful, "if boys were half as pa
tient in their attention to their stndies a.
they are in learning how to skate on rol
lers, they would be perfect angels.
That's so, mamma" said the boy, "bu
then then they wouldn't have near SC
much fun"
Alexander II. Stephens has never mar
ried He has always had all he can dc
to keep from being blown away by an or
dinary breeze.
Now is the season when the wicked
husband can cut short domestic argu.
ment by striking at mosquito and hit
ting his wfes's nose,
Talking about the jaws of death, y
exclaimed a man who is living with his
third scolding wife, 81 tell you they are
nothing to the jaws of llie!"