The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-16
Rain.
Rain.
Little frosts.
Slight laundering.

Little frosts.
Slight laundering.
Two excursion frolics
Farmers continue to look happy.
Young men have commenced to wear
buttsn-hole boqucts.
Mrs. G. G. Scott went to Little Rock, on
fhe early train, Saturday morning.
Our little friends, Lille Brown and Kit
liz Ribing, gave musical selections on the
piano, last Friday night, at the Literary So
ciety.
The locust trees are flooding the air with
Fragrance.
The christianizing effects" of TT. Smith
we're manifest upon some Of the railroad ex-
eursonists, last Friday. Some shooting done.
Too much of Fort Smiths" sheet-l lightning
Mas the cause.
The Dardanelle Band was on the Mau-
nellie excursion.
sey- w. H. II. SHIRLEY of the House of
D. c. Williams, has just returned from
Eastern markets. A large and choice
selection of Goods, desirable in this
market. will be received during the
week. Call and examine before purchas-
ing.
The case of Robert W Miles, of this coun
BY, against the Little Rock and Fort Smith
Railway, for damages, because OF injuries re-
ceived, several years ago, While in charge of
car or two of cattle, on the way to market
was tried at Dover, last week. Mr.. Miles was
fiding on the top of a cattecar. and the train
BY some reason was thrown off, and the dam
Age done. His claim was for 100000; and
The jury awarded him $40 0o0 The Railway
applied for new trial, on the plea of ex-
t,essive damages, which was granted by Judge
Mansteld. Gen. N. B. Burrow and Col. Gran
a1Lger appeared for the Plaintiff, and Hon Sol.
d. Clark, and Judge b. j. Brown for the Rail-
way.
Mrs. Faber, and son, returned from Little
Rock on the Maumelle
We had the pleasure of meeting our
young friend Batteniield editor of the Rus
eelylle Democrat, who with his wife, came
llp on the excursion, Friday.
(which We will reciprocate on call.
1t gave us satisfaction to take by the
hand, last Friady, the little daughter fCapt.
sSEugene Smith. who passed down on the Maui
melle. to make 4 visit to her father, who is in
command of the Katie Hooper, running be-
tween Little Rock and Memphis.
u Our highly esteemed friend, Miss Gussie
Miller, gave couple of pieces of instrument
tai music, at the Literary Society, last Friday
might.
TO TO ID. c. WILLIAMS this week,
and examine spring clothing, suits for
old men, young men, youths and boys,
and at prices to suit the hard times.
The excursion train, from Ozark, Friday,
was an immense one-five or six carloads.
Among the crowd from Ozark, we noticed
Col. Tom. Berry. Mr.. C. c. Colburn, of the
e Democrat. Elsie, of the Elsie House, and our
Acld friend, DR.. r. M. Blackburn and wife,
and we were glad to see the Doctor looking
SO well. Alma was represented by DR.. Cath
icy, and several young ladies of that place.
Capt. Dave. Brodie and wife, got off here and
spent the day, as did Mrs. Coburn and chill
lren. Taken all in all, the excursion was a
Success.
Ninety thousand copies have already
been sold. of win l.. Thompson's famous song
a Gathering Shells from the Sea Shore" 1t is
Thought that Drifting with the Tide this
authors last composition, will even eclipse
= Gathering Shells" in popularity. Any mu-
sic dealer will mail either of these beautiful
pieces to your address on receipt of price, 40
scents. Published by w. l.. Thompson q Co..
East Liverpool, Ohio.