The Van Buren press., 1895-03-16


office.
Mrs. T. w. Edmondson is still confined to her
bed.
Dwellings renting at 81 and IS a month are in
demand.
Ye editor spent several days at Lit tie Rock
first Of the week.
Miss Leila Carter, of Ozark. is visiting in the
city with Mrs. 8. R. Chew.
Col 0. L. Miles and Mr. P. D. Scott returned
from Little Rock Wednesday.
Bob Ingersoll, the great infdel. is booked to
lecture at Fort Smith on the 26th of March.
Senator Jones is at Little Rock awaiting the
arrival of his family from Washington city,
Mr.. Jesse Wood came in on the Frisco Thurs
day from trip among the dealers in shoes.
There are dozen excellent dwelling houses
to be had at from $40 to SIS per month, and
desirable locations.
Col J. p. Mullen was over from Fort Smith
first of the week looking after his property
interest in this city in the rear of the cemetery
Special subjects next Sunday at the Metho-
dist church: At II AM, False Teachers"
Matt. 7: Is; at 7:so PM. short notice of Camp
bcllism," 1st Tim 4 l6.
Juvenile Missionary" meeting at the Metho-
dist church each LIST Sunday at p NJ Special
invitation to Prayer Meeting each Wednesday
night at 1880 o'clock. A. H. WILLIAMS, Pastor.
Judge Little NJ c.. wife and children passed
up the Little Rock road Wednesday on their
way to Greenwood from Washington city The
Judge has made an active member and will now
have a long rest
The bill to change the boundary line between
Crawford and Franklin counties, attaching the
township of Maxey to Crawford county, which
passed the House and went to the Senate Tues
day and was amended ther eby Mr.. Pettigrew.
was passed unanimously and went back to the
House for concurrence in the amendment As
there is no objection to the bill as amended it
will pass the House at an early date-most likely
today.
young Chicago drummer was taking a
vacation with his uncle in the country. and was
suddenly called upon to ask the blessing, and
not being accustomed to it he promptly tackled
the difficulty in the following words: 1--WE
acknowledge the receipt of your favor of this
date Allow us to express our gratitude for this
expression Of good will. Trusting that our
house may merit your confidence, and that we
may have many good orders from you this fall
we are yours truly. amen" The old man will
say grace hereafter.--Ex.
Col. o. L. Miles. of our city, has been selected
In t1,an MI xodI 90 Daa1,
law class on May Slst which is an honor worthily
bestowed Col. Miles is one Of the ablest
lawyers in our State and his opinion upon legal
or political questions are considered almost un-
questionable by those who know him, and there
are few indeed in Arkansas who do not know,
either personally or by reputation, Oscar Miles
The selection Of Col. Miles to deliver this
address, following as 1t does the selection ol
Col. Rose for the same work one year ago, is an
honor which the people of our city will appre.
ciate. as does, no doubt Col Miles, and we con.
gratulate both Col. Miles and Crawford county
upon the honor conferred. On May oath he will
deliver an address at the commencement OF
Lonokc High School.-Venture.
The Fourth Spring Meeting of the Little Rock
Jockey Club will begin at Little Rock on April l.
Great preparations are being made at the Capita
City for the event. and indications are that the
meeting will be the most successful ever held ir
the southwest. The finest horses in the country
will take part in the races, and fine sport is sure
to result. Five races will be run every day dur
ing the meeting, which begins Monday, April /
and continues one week, and the programme
has been arranged so as to have one big stake
race every day. The Derby will be run Oh
Monday, April !. and will be the grandest horse
race ever seen In Arkansas. Rate of one fare fol
the round trip will be made on all railroads tt
Little Rock for the benefit of those who wish tt
see the races, and a large crowd is expected tt
| be In daily attendance