The Van Buren press., 1893-05-20

mss Netuc scnaurtie, OF St Louis, 10 Waiting
relatives In the city.
The Alma Democrat says that Rudy Ia doing a
better business than Alma.
William simcocs saloon was closed, Wedues
day by suit ofW. L. Taylor.
MI. H. 9. Levers left first Of the week for q
VISIT 70 his old home in Mississippi.
Ed Sloan, Of Alma. has rented in Van Buren,
and Will move his stock of goods here.
The Fort Smith Mutuals put it to the Van Bu.
rem Browns, Thursday. to the tune Of to4.
4. T. o'Bryan's store in Loetown was robbed
sunday night and money and merchandise
taken.
Fayetteville has Ane St Bernard dog. 1t is
the property Of W. T. Barry aud others and cost
600.
Mr.. r. D, Scott went TO Hot Springs Monday
night TO attend the Grand Lodge Of Knights Of
Pythiss.
Mrs. Abe Mayer, Of Fl. Smith, has spent the
week In this city visiting her daughter, Mrs. Max
J. Mayer.
Whati Is the matter with the Arkansas Demo.
craft Have not had q copy tor week Bro.
Mitchell
Mrs. Lou Warrington. Of the Chickasaw Ma
ton, is in the city visiting her mother. Mrs. j.
B. Ogden.
Nj. and Mrs. Max J. Mayer. Of the Boston
Store. leave for Chicago frst Of next week for a
months visit
Mra J. B. Carter and baby Of Ozark, was visit.
ing last week In the city with her parents and
returned home Saturday.
BoRN-A daughter. - Max Lyons Thursday
night II didn't weigh hundred pounds, but
il just as precious.
c. C. Cook will open his Photo Gallery next
Tuesday, opposite the Court House. for short
time only. Call at once.
Messrs. +. G. Kerr and A. z. Hays went to Lit
tie Rock Tuesday to attend the meeting Of the
State Pharmacy Association.
N. g. Gother has been appointed LIST assistant
jailer at Fl Smith by Mr.. g. ". Crump marshal
western district of Arkansas
The Governor has pardoned Robert E. Lee, con.
victed in the Crawford Circuit court of the crime
Of murder In the second degree.
j.. W. Patrick & Son have moved their shoe
store to the Bryan Block. They have bright
clean store and new goods to match.
Ifyou did not 60 to Fort Smith to witness the
popular opera. 'Pinafore," Wednesday night.
be sure and 60 and attend the matinee this at
ternoOn, Saturday.
c. c. Cook. the Fort Smith Photo Artist will
open Gallery In Van Buren, during the coming
week. His stay will be short and all wanting
pictures ahould improve the opportunity.
Jim Hawkins is down to work again with ]. E.
Jarvis, Jim Jr." is one Of the most popular
young statesmen In the city. Monta Baxter re-
tires. preparatory to going to Ft Smith with
his father.
Sheriff Steward has selected Is his chief depu-
ty to take the place Of Capt Baxter resigned,
silas A. Wright of Dyer. He has been one Of
the SheriTs deputies for long time and Is q
very good selection.
In the race between the Duke Of connaught." +"
owned by n. r. II smeltzer of Van Buren,. and
Barlow" owned by +. G. Garrett of Clarksville
at the Fort Smith Fair Grounds on Wednesday.
the Clarksville horse won the purse ofsloo.
We have on our table the Arkansas Mite, "
edited by Miss Mary shibley. The mite" is a
supplement Of The Optic" published by the
| Arkansas Deaf-Mute Institute, at Little Rock.
1t is handsomely printed and the selections are
most excellent
The passenger depot Of the No. Pacific BY, at
Alma, was destroyed by FIRE on Wednesday af-
ternoon last and the fire spread to the freight
depot across the track. The fire was caused from
sparks Of . passing freight train. The extent OF
the damage we have not been able to learn.
The Rev. Mr.. Allen, of Fort Smith, wishes to
meet ALL of the congregation Of the Episcopal
church on Monday afternoon next at O'Clock
at the church. His object Is to organize Dio.
cesar Missionary Society for this parish, and
hopes to have large attendance, and particular
| iy invites the children.
Another sad death occurred at the University
Dormitory Monday. L. A. Wisdom, student
from Mulberry, Franklin county died after an
illness Of twelve days Of pneumonia His pa
rents were with him during the latter part Of
his sickness and his remains were taken to Mul.
berry for interment. He was u years Of age and
. good studsnt-Fayettevills Democrat.
| There IL . petition in general circulation
asking the County Judge to look into the matter
Of building county bridge at the town of Rudy
across Frog Bayou. A bridge there would
1
generally on both sides of the bayou. Most ali
the land In that locality Is suitable for berriei
and fruits and with bridge 30 that they could
be got to the Frisco railroad that whole coun.
/ try would blossom like rose."
The Harper 4 Taylor Dramatic Co. will com
mence weeks engagement at the Opera HOUSE
Monday, May 22nd. presenting the act Society
and Comedy Drama Diana, or Lost and Won
The cast includes the charming comedienne
Georgie Harper and the popular young actor
| C. TAYLOR, supported by . strong company o.
artists, The company comes highly remommend
ed and will give An entire change OF programme
nightly. Hsrper's celebrated Quartette OF vocal
lists will appear between acts. Popular price,
Of admission, l5c, 25c and Sc. Seats now on SALE
| ct usual place.
From sheriff Steward We learn Of q justifabl'
homicide that took place two miles above Noun
tainburg on Tuesday last. man by the nam'
Of 4. E. Wilson, living in Whitley township. wht
has q family persuaded the young daughter
Nathan Sumner, living just over the line II
Franklin county to 60 of with him, taking he
up behind him on pony. The father and ont
or two others followed Wilson and overlook hin
beyond Mountainburg. where the two had dis
mounted and sitting by the roadside The faith
ar demanded his daughter, when Wilson drew
his pistol to prevent Sumner from taking nj
ds uehter. who at once threw his shotgun dow
on Wilson and killed him at the first fire. sev
eral parties were witnesses to the TRANSACTION
From what we learn the father was fully ]ustl
fed in the killing, TO protect his own life and tn
GOOD name of his daughter and home. not
-. pocrtv shoriR Tom BashRlu at Chester