The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

| Col. Mullen says that the house that was
burnt last week had been covered by insurance
for three years aud that the policy expired on
the 7th inst, and was in the American Central
for $780, He says he was away in Texas on
business when the policy expired and that was
4 the reason it was not renewed
! Mr.. Frank Woolum, freight conductor on the
Fort Smith road, has lost his position on
account of co llision not long since on that
road. which, it seemed could not have been
prevented by him. He has moved to Van
Buren,, where he will reside in the future. We
regret very much to lose Mr.. W00lum.-L. r.
Democrat 18th.
The editor was dying, but when the doctor
placed his ear to his patients heart and NUT
tered sadly: Poor fellow. circulation almost
gonel" he raised himself up and gasped: "Tis
/ false! We have the largest circulation in the
county," Then he sank back upon the pillow
with triumphant smile upon his features. He
was consistent to the end-lying about his
circulation.-Ex.
Fort Smith special says: United States
Marshal Crump returned Tuesday from Detroit
and straightway took his bed and sent for q
Chicago and St. Louis he made mis-step and
came so near losing his life that he is thankful
for the bruises. He went personally as a guard
because of the many rumors that the Cook gang
would attempt to rescue their famous pal
''Skeeter" Col. Crump's wounds are serious.
In answer to petition for executive clemency
In the case of ]. M. Weaver, of Crawford county,
now serving term in the penitentiary for
embezzlement, Gov. Fishback writes: There
is nothing before me by which l can Judge of
of Weavers guilt. If guilty the Governor has
no right to interfere merely because he has
influential friends His guilt is all the greater II
he has good family whom he has punished by
disgracing them."-L. R. Democrat l7th
MARR1ED-At Alma on Thursday eve the Goth
inst, Mr.. l.. w. Black and Miss Lula Carraway
Mr. Black has but recently taken charge Of the
Office of Circuit Clerk of Crawford Co., and is
one Of the most popular young men in the
county. Miss Carraway is one of Alma's most
| charming young ladies and has hosts of friends
in Alma as well as Van Buren,. The PRESS
extends hearty congratulations and wishes them
everything good in their journey through life.
about the checklist thing we have ran up
against for some time Is request Of Little
Rock music house to publish 40-line adver-
tsement of their piano tuner free because
| somebody somewhere in the State had repre-.
| sented himself as a piano tuner who didn't
! know anything about the business, and to send
| the aforesaid house marked copy OF the paper
containing the advertisement that they might
| sit back aud read and enjoy the gullibility Of
| the State press. According to these gentlemen
no piano tuners are genuine unless bearing heir
| brand. .'-Greenwood Leader.
We received one of their kind epistles. Some
people have plenty Of cheek, If nothing else
MARRIED-At the residence OF the brides
mother in Van Buren, on Thursday, the Goth
| inst, at P. NJ, Mr.. Frank Gronholt and Miss
| Bertic Cottrell both of Van Buren, Rev. A. II.
Williams officiating.
The wedding was quiet and most pleasant
one, only few of the immediate friend Of the
family being present The groom is an employe
of the Missouri Pacific R, R.-one of the most
popular brakeman on the west end-and he has
secured in Miss Cottrell a wife that will be
truly helpmate through life Mrs Gronholt is
the daughter of Mrs. l., A., and the late F. C.,
Cottrel during his lifetime one of the promi-
| uent farmers of Crawford Co. She is one of the
most pleasant young ladies and her friends
number legions. The young couple have the
best wishes OF the PRESS together with tina. OF o
large circle of friends.
| Under ruling of the Internal Revenue
Department farmers may grow and sell leaf
| tobacco without subjecting themselves to any of
the penalties prescribed for violations of the
revenue laws Arkansas soil is peculiarly
adapted to the growth of tobacco and al least
two crops may be matured in one season. We
believe hill farmers at least could incrca their
revenues by diyersifying their crops with fail
! proportian Of lobacco.-L. L. Democrat.