The Van Buren press., 1893-12-23

WuoIo. ". !. MURTA q 60.
Under the Opera House.
Buy your Jenny Lind Coal from w.
H. HAYMAN, he has the only screened
coal that is sold In this market. This
coal IL FREE FROM SLACK. Strictly
Lump. Office ut Wards stable, OPP
posite Court House.
D1ED-At his residence on Monday
Dec. 18th, Mr.. A. G. Sampson, aged "A
years. The funeral took place from
the Methodist church Tuesday. Mr..
sampson was train dispatcher here
and had many friends.
There were no convicts captured at
the Collins Hotel, as stated In Thurs-
days Venture, but, instead, some-
thing very close to them, namely their
aiding them In evading the officers. \
w. A. McCord, County Treasurer,
died at his home In this city Tuesday
evening. He was an efficient officer
and WAS held in high esteem by all
who knew him. We tender our deep
est sympathy to the bereaved family.
The Arkansas Bankers Association
have presented tho beautiful frieze of
wild roses, which adorned their head
quarters In the Arkansas Building, to
Miss Fannie Scott as q token of their
regard. She was their honored repre-
sentative and 10 justly proud Of the
gift.
John Rappold, who played first base
last season for Van Buren,, has been
signed a. one of the catchers of the
st. Louis Browns. His regular posi-
ton was behind the bat and he was
one Of the best catchers in the Texan
league in 1892. He caught two games
here tor Morrilton. n.-News Record.
Mr.. Brownrigg was attacked last
Saturday night, while harnessing bis
horses to meet the midnight trains. by
some one unknown taking his lantern
and breaking 1t over his head. Mr..
Brownrigg called for help and w. II.
Rushing responded, but was to late to
stop the scamp. Mr. Browning was
not hurt very much.
VIM. T. st. Clair and Miss Lulu B.
Cass were united In the holy bonds Of
matrimony last evening at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Thayer.-Venture, Il.
The young couple have the hearty
congratulations Of the Press, ~ we'll
as . large circle Of friends.
Gov. Fishback has filed the vacan-
cy caused by the death Of Co. Treasur-
er McCord by tho sppointment Of Mr.
Jos. B. Pain, our present County Ex-
aminer. Mr.. Paine 10 . nice gentle.
man, we'll qualified for the Office, and
will, no. doubt, give universal satisfac-
ton In transacting the business Of tho
treasurers office. The governor could
not have made better appointment.
The "Bee Hive' which was opened
more. We agree with the Argus In
being opposed to the opening OF
"branch stores" during the busy sss-
son only. They do not in the least
benefit the town. We believe In
reciprocity, SO far, that you should
buy Of those who buy Of you.
Cards ore out announcing tho mar
Clayton at the residence of the bride's
parents, Col. and Mrs. w. H. H. Clay
ton in Fort Smith, on the evening Of
December Is. The groom 10 . popular
st. Louis commercial traveller and the
bride one Of Fort 6mith's most charm
ing society ladies.
The Hettie Bernard Chase Co. gave
three performances In our city this
week and gave universal satisfaction,
though the attendance was not as
large rs it should have been, owing,
no doubt, TO the close proximity 0f
Christmas, for they always heretofore
have had large audiences while In our
city. One of their attractions is the
Arion Quartette which is really very
fine and met with hearty applause.
At q meeting of the Argus Hook
and Ladder Co. on the 18th, the fol-
lowing officer for the ensuing year
were elected:
President, John Kerwin;
Vice President, w. 8. Mcdowell,
Treasurer, ]. ID. Hawkins,
Secretary, II. H. Dill,
Foreman, H. G. Pern0t,
First Asst Foreman c. G. Montague,
Second Assistant Foreman, G. r.
Cordell.
RR1ED-By Rev. A. 8. Vsnabls
at the house of the bride, near Lilly,
Wednesday Dec Goth, Mr.. Denver c.
Leach, of Winslow, Ariz., and Miss
Maggie Bruner. The happy couple
left on the Frisco for thsif western
home. Mr.. Leach worked for . while
1T the Lilly Office, ard has many
friends in that neighborhood. Miss
Bruner is the daughter of DIR. e. w.
Bruner, ono of the most respected ply
sicians OF our county, and 10 . most
charming lady, universally liked. The
Press extends congratulations 70 the
young couple.
Married-At tho brides residence
in Fauquier Co.. Va, Dec. 10th, Mr..
Milford M. Brewer and Miss Isabel
Laws.
Milford, as he 10 fAmiliarly known,
has host Of ffiends in our city, who,
together. with the Press, extend TO the
bride and groom their hearty oongrat-
ulation. The writer Is personally
we'll acquainted, and has always found
Milford Q true friend and . man on
on whose word one could rely. They
will make their homo IN Washington
d. c., where Mr.. Brewer has . posi-
ton in the Pension ONCE.
DIED-Decembe 18th, 1893, Mr.. Geo.
Kieffer. at the residence Of his daugh-