The Van Buren press., 1878-09-03

on visit last week.
-One Of fhe most wide-awake men in Van
4 Buren, is Mr.. VIM. Root. If you want shin
ees boards, cord or stove-wood, he is your
man. You will find him prompt and with
good measure. Try him.
Charlie Ribblings hand has got so he Is
L able to peg away again.
h DENTISTRY.
DR.. T. NJ. WYATT, Dentist, will be in
Ivan Burcn, on or about the
h 9th of September. 1873,
\ and remain for short time. Those in
want of his services, will take notice.
Ut
Col. 7. X, Roots, Caslle of the Ft. Smith
ENational Bank, and one of the best men in
The West, was in town for a short time, FRI
|tlay afternoon.
Maj. T. Hartman, Supe rintendent of the
B.ittle Rock and Fort Smith Railway. was up
pn special train, Friday, and spent several
Hours in town, looking after the interests Of
3he road.
From those who were present. VIC learn
Hhat the exercises Of the temperance meet
Hng last Wednesday night, were very interes
hing. The address by DR.. White. was very
Himely and appropriate. The singing was
bery good, and the reading, by George Wood
Excellent.
u Every body and their friends are breath
Ih,g easier, now that the election and its coll
krqucnt excitement. is over.
EE- WARD Il OGDEN have the largest,
Ind freshest stocks of DRUGS, MEDI-
ElNES, FINE LIQUORS, TOBACCO,
4nd CIGARS over brought to Van Bu-
cn.
M- One of the intarastir< fo~t"-o~ 90 o.'-
mt, Fair, will be Il Grand Tournament,
Ach day.
NJ 1t is not enough that the boys" should
10 wild over the glass ball shooting mania.
)ut Madame Rumor whispers that the " old
beads are becoming infected with the epi-
1emc, and will, ere long. give the young
atcrs" lesson or two in sharp shooting.
N -"Syme"is preparing the Lynch-Cotton-
Bin for business. 1t will be remembered that
1lr. Lynch has bought the new and improved
Hin, formerly owned by Adams & Anderson
Rnd, with Syme. Hayman in charge, will do
rst.class work.
NJ Prof. Bryan is ready to teach free or
.. ;,,t i,,fI Ir,
pay render practicable.
~ The nights are becoming cool, and arc
Very sleep-inducng.
Nj Miss Mamie Lacy, Johnny White, Char
ty Brown, Sam. Merrell. Joseph Austin and
Ben. Winfrey, got Off for the Arkansas In
&lstrial University, last week.
pa~ WARD & OGDEN keep the best 8
tENT CIGARS in the State.
MFRS. DR.. Lincoln and children, Of Little
kock, came up, Thursday night, on the train
&'d are guests of Gen. Thomson.
WI -kmes' wool cardng mill will be in .ope-
htion, next week.
-old man knight waived an examination
hd was put under $1,000 bond to take his
4ial at the Circuit Court. Could not fill the
pnd, and went to Jail.
E-The Van Buren, Shooting Club left with
check for $50 to say nothing about the
hooing, last Tuesdsy evening. Mum is the
Sord.
f1- WARD & OGDEN keep the best
Fsnds of KEY-WEST CIGARS.
-Col. George i. White moved off for Bos-
1 Wednesday morning. George went ny
c way of Fayetteville. Wouldn't take any
Dances with yellow fever. lie will remain
the hub" until frost-time.
E-Ihe panic-stricken official at Fort Smith
placed guard az the other side of the
yer at the Fcrry-hndng, to prevent parties
pm going to Fort Smith, without first be-
inspected.
ba'r WARD q OGDEN have the finest
Pc of POCKET CUTLERY in the
wn.
'' ~ W w anu MlSo
Ioinson left on the train. for Hot Springs,
Monday, where they meet Mrs. Williams
hose' and go hence to st. Louis and the
N' That their trip may be pleasant and
hehcia Is tue sincere wish of their many
cnds.
-our Office is indebted to Mr.. B. f. Floyd
Uncle John Watt, for peaches and apples
tat OF any kind don't come amss in 0
Uniting Office.
'ss' WARD & OGDEN keep IMPORT
~ HAVANA CIGARS.
HI charley Brodic is behind the counter
mcdowell & Co., Alma. lie will be found
Shooting Match.
AuL CLEMENTS will have shooting match
thursday. September 5ti. for fine fa'
near his residence In Log Town. Rec
Va W Thursday next. ut from 10 o'clock IL
''A shots for one dollar, There will, also