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The Van Buren press., 1879-08-30
VAN BUREN

The County Seat Of Crawford County,
and also the principal town, is a thriving
and improving town, pleasantly situated
on the north bank Of the Arkansas river,
100 miles west of Little Rock by railroad
and $50 miles from the same point by the
river. It's population numbers l5G0 to
1900 There is, in sooccssful operation
here three steam FIGURING Mills, which
manufacture as good flour as is made any
where, which is shipped in large quanti-
ties to Little Rock and other points be-
low here a steam Saw and Planning Mill
to which is attached machinery for max
ing monldings and scroll work; n wagon,
buggy and carriage manufactory; three
steam cotton gins; Broom Factory
which ships nrooms to st. Louis, New
Orleans and other places The Presby
terian, n. f. Church South, Episcopal
and Catholic Societies, all have good
churches, in which services are regularly
held. The Masons, Odd Fellows, and
Temperance Societies all have organiza,
tiohs. There are, also, two weekly news
papers published here, Van Barren has
many buildings both brick and frame,
that would he an ornament to n much
larger place her merchants and profess
jonal men stand high in their several ca
pacities; and her citizens, generally, for
hospitality, etiquette and intelligence,
will rank with those of any country.
Van Buren, in consequence of her heal
thy location, her facilities for receiving
and shipping, both by rail and river, and
cheapness of all the necegsarios of life,
presents great advantages for manufact-
,lripC
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A Sqnare Bacl5daWn.

Detroit Free Press: A day or two age,
a lady living on Dunield street was sum,
moned 10 the door to see boy about Il
years of age, who had a cheap hat.r rack
to sell, When she appeared, he said:
Madam, my father is dead, and won't
You please buy my hat-raek for % cts y
She was sorry that his father was dead,
but she didn't want the hat rack The
next day The same boy aud the same hat
rack returned, and the boy said
" Madam, won't You please to buy this
hat rack, for my mother is dead, too?'
She was sorry that his mother was also
dead, that she gave him a slice of bread
and butter, but she didn't want to buy a
hat,rack Two days later the boy called
again, having the same identical rack M.
der his arm, and he looked the lady
straight in the eyes, and said:
Madam. won't you please buy this
hat rack, for my sister is also dead p
My goodness is it possible that you
have lost father, mother and ssterin one
week 2
Yes, mum
And what allied them p
dunno, mum. but kinder ieei IL III
my bones, unless sell this ere hat rack
afore Saturday night, death will Use up
all the rest OF our family, and be going
for other folks"
"lf buy this rack of you, will you
tell me the truth Y
Yes, num-
She handed him quarter, and asked ;
Did your father, mother or sister die
this week 2"
The boy looked at her, hesitated and
laid the quarter back on the railing, pick
ed up his hat rack, and said, as he went
down the steps; /" only get five cents
commish fer selling these racks, and |
can't afford to kill Off three of the fami
lily and resurrect 'em again, for any such
tigger Goodbye, mum--it's square
back-down on me y
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John Wesicy's Dream.

John Wesley, the eminent theoloeian
once was troubled in regard to the dis.
position OF the verious seets, and the
chanes of each in reference to future hap
piness or punishment. A dream one
night transported him in its uncertain
wanderings to the gates of hell
Are there any Roman Catholics here 7
asked thoughtful Wesley.
"Yes,' was the reply.
"Any Presbyterans ?"
"fes.' was again the answer.
"Yes."
"Any Methodists 2 by way Of a clinch-
er, asked the pious Wesley
Yes" was answered to his great in.
dig1ation.
In the mystic way Of dreams, sudden
transition, and he stood at the gates of
heaven. Improving his opportunity, he
again inquired:
"Are there any Roman Catholics
here p
No. was the replied.
"Any Presbyterians p
"No."
Any Congregatonalists 2
mo"
"Any Methodists y
"No
"Well then" he asked lost in wonder,
"who are they inside z"
"ChristidaS was the iubilant 40.
swer
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The MISSOURI REPUBLICAN.
A Democratic Political, Commercial and
Family Newspaper.
Devoted to the Interests of the West
and South.
The Freshest News, the Fairost Editori
ais and the Best Selections.

III issuing its prospectus for 1879 the Republican
proposes tVinaintain its character and rank in the
fare front American news apcrs. Never were its
facilities Election of news surpassed. The
paper will he constant reflex of the most reijabe
intelligence Obt0inHbe from all parts Of tho world
Its editorial d aussions will continue to be dignifed
and aim. heretofore, to girotO the reading com
munity thetairest presentation of the issues Of the
day. Whilst always on the alert for exciting sub
icct il will avoid the merely sensational ana will
not pander to vitaed tastes In Hll It's departments
it win have the freshest and most trustworthy news,
in the most convenient shape.
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TINE WEEKLY REpUDlICAN.

can and 1t is the very best Weekly in the
country. 1t is specially edited, and is not a
ter being wholly rewritten. News, commercial aud
literary features all receive due care. and q com
pete cpitomc of the doiag Of each week is given in
= connected and lucia shape The Weekly Repubi-
can is mede family paper, since il gives ALI the
Important news OF the week In sGo6iuet and read
able shape, besides large amount Of misoeane-
reading matter. short stories and choice literary
setectiOus.
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In a.

Is new and fast improving town, nine
miles east Of Van Buren, on the line of
the l.. Il n f. s Railway, and is the cen
ter of good neighborhood, and com
mands a large trade. There is steam
FIGURING Mill aud Cotton Gin in opera
tion; several stores, hotels, a weekly
newspaper, and all the various kinds of
business usually transacted in country
towns, have their representatives in this
place
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Van -BUTen
STEAM FERRY
U. s. NAIL R0UTE---QUICKEST AND
BEST CROSSING ON THE
ARKANSAS RIVER.
'NlIE well-known and long. es ii

T'lIE well-known and long. est
L at Van Buren, Arkansas, is now under tn.
charge of the subscriber. The proprietors, have
ing recently put on large New Steamboat, and
with careful aud experienced Ferrymen, they fees
confident that they can give universal satisfuae :
to the travelling public, THAR aim wilI
meetthe increasing demands Of the lar
gran; traveto exas.
The st. Louis and sherman Texas, U. s
Mailsare carried over this Ferry, which is good
guarantee that it is the shortest as well as the
bestroutefor travel of all Kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and beet boat on b
river and can cross 300 wagons and teams pc,
day and no detention on either bank need be ex.
peeted. Enclosures for stock and sheds for tray
elers being built on both sides fthe river and
10 pains will be spared toaecommodatc the public
Weshall strive TO continue TO make this the pop.
ulnr routs TO and from Missouri and Texas.
n Berry Accounts must be settled Month
ly. No deyiationf from this rule
WILL. EAklN, Superintendent.
Van Buren, Feb I,'73. If
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est, cheapest and best illustrated family pub
lication in the world. Anyone can become
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low that almost every body subscribes. one
agent reports making over $3.50 in week.
lady agent reports taking over 400 subscrib-
ers in ten days. All who engage make mon
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business, or only your spare time. You need
not be away from home over night. You
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directions and terms free. Elegant and
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work send us your address at once. 1t costs
nothing to try the business. No one who
engages fails to make great paw. Address
The Peoples journal, Port tianG. Name.
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CRAWFORD COUNTY.

Asks the attention of all who are seeking
homes, TO the attractions offered in the
way Of fertile lands. to her rfaclities for
manufacturing, TO her climate unsnrpass.
ed in hcalthfuIness, and to the chcapnoss
of all the necessaries Of life.
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TEENS 10 AGEN,rs ,

PoStmastcfs and others acting as agents for
the circulation OF the Republican may retain
Twenty-Five per cent. on all subscriptions to
Daily and Tri. Weekly, and twenty per cent.
on subscriptions to the Weekly.
II Papers pot sent unless paid for in ad-
vance and Invariably discontinued at the end
rfot time paid.
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THE GENUINE
d R. G.. M @ L A N Z ; S S
Celebrated American
WORM SPECIFIC
v Ell mi Msi /. I .HsUGEi
SYMPTOMS OF WORMS.

TNlIE countenancc is pale and leaden-
Il colored, with occasional fushes, or
a circumscribed spot on one or both
cheeks; the eyes become dull, the pu-
pills dilate; an azure semieircle runs
along the lower eyeziid; the nose IS II
ritated, swells, and sometimes blecds; J;
a swelling Of the upper lips occasional
headache, with humming or throbbing
Of the ears; an unusual secretion Of
saliva; Shiny or flrrcd tongue; breath
very foul, particularly in the morning;
appetite variable, sometimes voracious,
with a knawins sensation OF the stom-
ach, at others, entirely gone; Aeeting
pains in the stomach; occasional
nausea and yomitingi violent pains
throughout the abdomen; bowels If
regular, at times costive; stools slimy
not unfreqnently tinged with blood;
belly swollen and hard; urine turbid !;
respiration occasionally difficult, and
accompanied by hecough; cough
sometimes dry and eonyulsive; uneasy
and disturbed sleep, with grinding of
the teeth; temper variable, but gener-
ally irritable, &C.
Whenever the above symptoms
are found to exist,
Dir. E. MeLANE'S VERMIFUGE
will certainly effect cure,
It DOES Nor CONTAIN MERCURY
in any form; it is an innocent prepara-
ton, aat cababt ef aaigg he slightest
hiiHy 10 Me NEST daHar infant
The genuine DR.. McIANr's yrR-
MFuGE bears the signatures of c, Nc
LANE and FLEMING Bros, on the
wrapper. -;u;--
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OLIYER'S STATION.

On the Fayetteville road, is Is miles
north of Van Buren, and has steam
mill and cotton gin, and is a good bust.
ness point.
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CENARNILLE.'

Ten miles north of Van Buren, on the
stage road to Fayetteville, is q place of
considerable business, there being a
steam FIGURING Mill and wool-carding
machine in the vicinity.
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THE TRI.wnEKLY REPUBLICAN.

The Tri- Weekly Republican is published on Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays, and is especially
ada pied to the wants of those subscribers who are
not situated as to receive u daily mail. IL CON
tans not only the cream of the Daily Republican,
in The seven issues Of the daily is given in the three
of the rri-N eckly.
The Van Buren press., 1879-08-30

The best ties for business men to wear
are advertise.
West Point has Filtration walk. where
the cadets learn the tactics used in en-
gagements.
On homeward bound Charleston car
ajolly looking Irishman was sauted with
the remark: Tin, your house was blown
away" "Deed, thin, it isn't he snswcr-
ed, ''for have the kay in my pocket
"To die and have everybody read your
age on the coffin plate p cried young
lady who had been dangerously i'll for
some days, "its too much p and she in
continontly had good cry. She began
to improve from that moment
Magistrate: '.Iou are charged with
having emptied basin Of water over the
plaintiff lrishwoman: "Sure, yer hon
or, ye must forgive me; in the dark !
took the gint'emon for me husband
George has had great many pull
backs in life said the young wife to her
lady friend And when the friend said,
"Yes, saw saw him with one yesterday
She young wife didn't know what she
meant by it.
A gentleman ia draper's shop had the
misfortune to tread on a lady's skirt
She turned round, her face flushed Will
anger, but seeing the gentleman was 9
stranger she smiled complacently, Il beg
pardon, sir | was going to be in dread
ful passion. thought it was my hus
band'
Yoa may talk about equality and al
that sort Of thing, but until a woman car
go a weeks journey. with no other bag
gage than clean handkerchief and ;
tooth brush, she can never hope 10 oc
eupy a position upon the same exalted
plane with us who are natures loards o
the universe.
Always best when rare Family
broils.
For sail or to ront--A spread of can
vas an n vessel
The question at Leadville is not how
to get rich. but how to get heme.
1hN'iNN w hi sure NOl
are right, and then gore ahead"
A drop of misery will spoil the navo
ofa whole hogshead Of happiness, an,
one little grumblng molar will almos
totally eclipse the brightest honeymoon
Green apple " sass" will soon hold
place in the affections Of the family.
As you grow OLD, your hair become
qualrelsome; it is continually fallin.
out.
He said bnt 1tte yet as he gazed o,
.he mutiiated ed of the razor. be vow
cd never again to marry woman witt
corns.
The elasshouses Of Pt,sburg are n 10,
running. day and night, to supply th
diamonds for seaside hotels
When the gods would destroy..they frs
tell that the gun is not loaded and tha
there's nothing like kerosene to kind
the fire.
That's 4 relation of yours. isn't it /?
said man to his wife, at The same Tim
pointing 10 a donkey. "Yes, BY .aafr
age" vas her stipging reply
The De,r0i, Free Press has diseovere
that one pailfnl Of hnt water will clear
corner OF ioafers Glieker than four polio
men, aed at mug less cxnense.
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nnr- - srNn MnNrY

Remittauces may be made by draft, money
order or registered letter at our risk Give
Post office address in full. including state and
eounfv- and address GEORGE KNAPP L
20. st. Louis, Mo.
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hRkLOE,

In the western part of thc county, is the
location Of a steam FIGURING Mill and
Cotton Gin and two stores.
The Van Buren press., 1879-08-30

BELMONT in the eastern part Of the
county, and MOUNTAINEERING in the
north western part, have post offices,
stores and mills
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Valuable Farm & House
E1GSR. "a n.

bySM-0, / offer my Homestead, consist
EgIftfsssA L ing of 1870 acres. Embracing
ks....jsls.s.saa.ssa - Peach, Apple and Plum Or
chard About 100 acres in good cultivation
The House. Barns and outbuldings are large
and in good repair; also, never-tailing well
of water, The farm is we'll located in the
most healthy part OF Franklin county and
desirable community, with superior schools.
Thirty acres Is bottom land, and will be sold
separate if desired. TO any one desiring a
health, excellent home, this is an opportuni-
ty rarely offered.
%" Come and see for yourself and | viii
give you a bargain.
MARK II. WAGNER.
Pleasant hin, franklin Co.
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Regularly supplied by mail, at 22t cents per
copy, postage prepaid; by express, % cents
per copy. and express charges.
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Mondays. Wednesdays, and Fridays:
One copy. one year 800
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Thursday: copy - numbers, 25
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"To die and have everybody read you
age on the coffin platem cried youu9
lady who had been dangerously i'll TO
some days, ''it's too much p and she in
continontly had good cry. She begal
to improve from that moment.
The Van Buren press., 1879-08-30

Magistrate ''Iou are charged with
having emptied basin of water over the
plaintiff lrishwoman: "Sure, yer hon
or, ye must forgive me, in the dark
took the gint'eman for me husband
The Van Buren press., 1879-08-30

On homeward bound Charleston ca,
ajolly looking Irishman was saluted with
the remark: !: Tin, your house was blown
away. ''Deed, thin, it isn't he snswer
ed, ''for have the kay in my pocket
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-07-10
CabbaxeTree Ned's story.

A writer in the Boston Commercial
Bulletin, upon life in Australia, relates
this yarn: One of the stories told me by
the driver as we jolted along, had relation
to the depth of the mud which covered the
road. have heard the same story in
various forms since, for Ned was in the
habit of telling it to every passenger that
heard the same story assigned to Cali
fornia driver. No matter; know it was
told me by Cabbage-Tree Ned in 1852.
you see, young fellow" said he, II was
driving along, keeping well to the right
of the road, where the mud was shallow
est. for knew that I had heavy load
which 'ud prevent the coach from floating;
and, besides, none o. my horses could
swim. had just got to about where we
are now when ] noticed what 1 thought
was hat moving along on top of the
mud, just little ahead of me on my left.
81 could not make out what it was at
first. but at last seed it was a hat, and
felt kind o. frightened. Not that I'd be
frightened at hat, but what was fright
ened at was that the hat was moving along
| in the same direction as myself without
any visible means. Jingo, thinks I, now
here's GO; what the duce can it be? By
and by came up abreast of it, and then
got little ahead of it. Then 1 seed there
was face under the hat-jingo, if il
wasn't man.
Halo, FRIEND says 1, What are you
tramping through the mud in that way
for? Come along here and I'll give you {
lift in the coach
What would / get into your coacf
for he cried, and leave my own horse
And sure enough he was riding horse
for / saw the ears of the animal Just aheaG
of him sticking out of the mud, but tn
horse being tired was swimming low; yes
the mud was very deep that day"
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Indorsinx for Friends.

Myneighbor is in active business and
am only farmer, just out of debt, with a
little at inter- st, bringing up and educat-
ing family of children. He comes tome
holding out note, large, for me to sign
saying: 81 wish you would just write
your name ON the back of this, for / need
the money very much; it will be great
accommodation to me, and you will only
have to write your name" My answer is
my friend, do you really understand what
my position would be before the world
and the law if were to do this? should
instantly proclaim that from a
state of complete independence
and without the slightest rea-
son for similar favor from you, and
for no consideration whatever, except that
of friendship, have agreed to take upon
myself the risk of your business, but with
the difference against me that if you lose
lose, and if you gain do not. l share
in your losses but not in your profits. But
not only this; l should affirm before the
public that you are responsible, when l
know nothing of your circumstances, and
in so far help you to deceive others, give
you credit-Country Gentleman.
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MONEY AND COMMERCE
New York Money and stock Market
New YORK. July 5.

new HOrk money ana STOCK Market
NEW YORK. July 5.
Money active at 4@5 per cent. Prime
mercantile paper 31s@411s. Sterling, long
4 s524; short s71s. Governments firm.
Railroad securiti-s strong; G. c. s. 1. c.
firsts 701s; there were no sales of seconds
State bonds dull. Strong speculation, ir-
regular and the volume of business light :;
the general list was weak on small tiuctu-
ations and at the close showed decline of
15@1 Per cent. New Jersey Central, C..
G. c. & l., and ST. Louis, Kansas City and
North being the most prominent in the
downward movement. Erie-toth stocks
and bonds, were strong and higher in
sympathy with the London market. Illi-
nois Central, Louisville and Nashville,
Pacific Mail and Hannibal 6 St. Joseph
also show fractional improvement.
Government Securities-Co Coupons of 81,
1 031&; new 5s, O3a{; new 41fs, O61ss
new As. OF q; currency Is, 122.
Express Shares--Adams, 1O5; Ameri-
can, 461s; United States, Az.
Miscellaneous Stocks-Western' Union
Telegraph, 93; N. York Central, 11S
Erie, %; preferred, 524; Michigan
Central, 74l4;' Union Pacific, 7Gl4; Lake
Shon, 18;' Cleveland and Pittsburg
I4; Northwestern, 65ss; preferred
95I Cleveland and Columbus, 5i1s Rock
Island, 1879; st. Paul, 54; preferr.d
90; Fort Wayne, 1091S; Wabash, SO
Ohio and Mississippi, 13I.
State Securities-Tennessee Is, old, 33
new, ,304; Virginia, OLD, 3014; new, 81
Missouri IS, 0512.
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Chicago. July 5.-Flour unchanged and
wheat unsettled; for cash futures strong.
er; No 9 spring I O0@1 10; last sales OF
car lots O5; round lots 91 cash; 80 AIl-
gust; SS3l September; No 1 spring 81
rejected 81. Corn fairly active and a
shade higher; high mixed and No 2, 36
gust; BIZ bid for September: rejected
"a. Oats quiet and firm; No 2. 1924 cash
32B July; 2S4@2sH August; 27B bid
for September. Rye dull and lower; SO
cash; SO bid for August. Barley, no
sales. Pork steady, active and shade
higher; cash 10 90; 10 10 September.
Lard in fair demand; 10 cash; 6 20
July; 6 171k@6 20 August; 6 25@6 2711as
September. Bulk meats; shoulders 40;
short ribs 95; short clear 10. Hogs
dull and lower; mixed packing 50@
3 IS: light 1898 90; choice heavy 3 so
63 90 fs... ..- --t1' ~