The Van Buren press., 1878-07-23
Our old friend, D. C. William. has got to

i Our old friend, d. c. Williams has got tc
H. Colonel" at last. He spent day in
Alma. That did it.
i 1fhc Grange Picnic, at the Grove of Dan
iel Michael, last Thursday, was just what We
Il Nredicted it would be--a success in all partic
5,lars. Daniel, and his good family, opened
4neir house. where all who wished to rest
aaSere made welcome. Hon. VIM. NJ Fishback
81 Fort Smith, was present, by invitation
3nd made an impromptu talk on education,
3hich was well-adapted to the occasion. Van
3uren. Alma, and the surrounding country.
5Tas represented. Quiet, good order reigned.
BID not sign of whiskey on the ground.
Slter dinner, which was in abundance, NIT
by. the band, dancing. and target shooting
es the order OF the day. We wish to thank
10. Michael, and other good friends, for many
tentions rendered during the day.
Mrs. William Herr remembered us, last
EEK. with u basket of big tomatoes, one OF
cm weighing a pound and n half.
Two hard cases, from johnson county,
rived on the train, Monday night-Samnel
j Hughes and Sylvester Sartin-and were
bt long in town before they attempted to
2ss off counterfeit coin on several saloons
stores in town. The basencss of the coin
IS soon detected. Sartn was arrested at
&c, and Hughes soon after at house of
% osttution. Both of the parties had the
5tutr' on their persons of denominations
bm dime to dollar. They were both put
= jail, aud, on Wednesday morning, were ia
IN to Fort Smith to have their case examin-
by the Grand Jury. As the Court is now
session, the address ofthese johnson coun-
citzcns, tor the next fifteen or twenty
ars, will be in northern penitiary. sartin
already served term in our State Pen-
hilary.
The above parties were indicted by tie L.
&irand Jury, and were put under a bond of
goo each, to take their trial at the August
IN.
Miss Kate lIllyer, of Kentucky spen-
g the summer with her brother at Alma,
Is up, last week, visiting Miss Rose Will
hs.
#1ay- WARD & OGDEN have the finest
Dc Of POCKET CUTLERY in the
wn.
j *-IIon. Gran. Wilcox and DIR. Bourlana
dressed the Murphys, last Wednesday
ht.
s. The "blue-ribboners" will soon COM
1ence eXhibiiionzing the old Pennywit
iall. ~
Il The Granse-picnic. Thursday, nearly de-
~ puIated the town.
The. weather, during the week has been
r. " f<a1Ntntlse.
ay" WARD & OGDEN keep the best 8
ENT CIGARS in the State.
EN- Auditor James Il. Berry, of Madison
in town, last week.
w. A Webber, Secretary Of the Arkan-
M Press Association. will publish the pro-
kdlnSs of the late Association in a supple
bit, about the Ist of August, at SIS 90 per
W copies, or $500 for 800.
q Mrs. Rose, of Clarksviie, Il visiting her
9ther, Hon. b. J. Brown, IN Van Buren,.
n Rev. Mr. Loving preached at the Meth
~lst church, Sunday.
CE- WARD Il OGDEN have the largest. |
u freshest stocks of DRUGS, MEDI-
EES, FINE LIQUORS, TOBACCO,
CIGARS ever brought to Van Bu-
~ Mr.. James Lawson returned to Little
klnesday morning.
III We acknowledge an invitation to an en-
eanmcnt given at Castleberg's Little Rock, ,
s4onor of the 49th anniversary Of Col. r.. |
kSrampton, on the 25th of July We will |
and be there, Bob.r
Will, Bourland has enjoyed himself finely |
? the lads and lassies of Van Buren,, while
3lls visit home. picnic was gotten up
fis benefit, Thursday, which he enjoyed
nensely. He leaves for his Texas home,
r morning, and we wish him pleasant and |
trip.
ar WARD & OGDEN keep IMPORT
HAVANA CIGARS.
Hon. B. j. Brown left, on the train, yes
ny for point, not knowing where he will
X up.
apt. Winfrey has con cludcd not to re-
the Office of Sheriff, as he had made up
mind to do. and will fill ont the term. The
Pain, or his deputy, will be on hand, as
J. to attend to all business of the Office.
Ihe Argus Office, for the first time during
ISxistencs has published circular without
stmprint. They were not willing that the
qers OF the circular should know that they
Aeted Dr.. Thruston's attack of the demo-
N2c nominee for Sheriff. All such attacks
1gottcn mp IN the interest of the radical
aAaeldate' who foots, 1t is understood, the
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d. A Gard.