The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
To Farmers and StOckmen.

Robt. Mckenzie Veterinary Surgeon
and Horse Dentist, of Ft. Smith, will
be at Wards stable at Van Buren,,
every Saturday prepared to treat any
and all diseases of the horse. Farm
ers and stockmen are cordially invited
to call and have stock examined free
of charge. Mckenzie is located with
Office at Schulte's Stables st Ft. Smith
Prompt attention paid to all calls.
Both Telephones. 52-tf.
At a meeting of several of our citl-
zehs interested In ball playing, Mon
day night. an organization of the ball
club was decided on and an election
ofofficers was as flows: J. NJ. Wood,
Manager, and a board of directors COM
posed of Jesse Turner, Jr., Joe M. Cat
ron and ]. w. Kerr. The guarantee
fund already amounts to over $500, and
the amount will reach a $1,000 before
the season opens.
T. Dick Bourland, dropped in home
first Of the week. He Is now repre-
senting the large wholesale house of
BOner Gro. Co., Of st. Louis, and has
West -rn Arkansas and the Indian
country for his field. Everybody
knows Dick to be one of the most popu-
lar solicitors on the road aud the
House is fortunate in securing his
services.
Conductor Knowlton has purchased three lots
from Rev Mr. Gentry adjoining his residence.
Little Dorthy, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. W.
Watkins, has been quite sick this week but is
now improving.
Mr. Geo. Hart and W. II. Garrett, of this city,
are jubilant over the arrival of fine girls this
week, at their homes.
DR.. Ed Dibrell, of Little Rock, has made the
very handsome contribution of $40. 90 to the Wo-
mems Columbian Club of this city, which they
wish to acknowledge.
Col Chew, brother of Prosecuting Attorney
Sam Chew, came in Thursdsy tor short visit.
Heis commercial traveller and represents one
of the best St Louis houses.
Col Hamilton, of East Tennessee, an uncle Of
Conductor Bob Hamilton. one of the most popu-
lar conductors on the Mo- Pacific, is in the city
guest of his nephew. f
Nj. Alvis Smith, Just IS soon as he can shake
Uncle SAM" will pack his grip for East Tenn.
essee, where he will visit with people that knew
him when he was bare footed boy. The PRESS
wishes him pleasant trip and safe return
Van Buren was blessed with a glorious rain
Thursday afternoon and night, preceded by a
heavy wind doing much damage Two miles
below the city W. I. Merrill had a new house
blown down, Tom Wallace barn and Lewis
Bryan wind mill, and no duubt damage was
done all through the bottom The rain was
much needed and makes the hearts of the farm
ers glad.
Mrs. Sandels, mother Of Mr.. Lee Sandels, has
completed some beautiful thread lace 10 be exhib
tied at the Worlds Fair and which will be given
place of honor in the Woman's Building The
lace is in two widths, the widest being over
quarter of yard wide and of the'very finest
mesh and thread Mrs. Sandels has no patterns
but makes her designs as she works, and truly
wonderful are the charming creations that fall
from her fingers. The lace has beea gracefully
arran .lod in deep box with frame of white aud
gold over blue satin back ground, ad makes
very ane showing 1t will certainly attract q
great deal Of attention. and is piece of work
i Xrkuusas may be proud Of