The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

Circuit Clerk L. W. Black. has purchased the
residence of Mr Adds Bryan on Fayetteville
street and will take possession some time next
week
We are under obligations for very neat calcn-
dars for 1897 to the Citizens and Crawford
County Banks. of Van Buren,. and J. Foster &
Co., Fort Smith.
One of the most tasty New Years cards that
has come to our hands in some time was sent
us by Mr. Geo. Titles, State agent of the Mutual
Lite Insurance Co.
Bill Smith, living in Logtown took an over
dose of morphine on the 26th ult. with, 1t is
supposed, suicidal intent Prompt treatment by
DR.. Weems saved his life.
Sheriff Wood leaves Monday to begin his
collecting rounds. He will be assisted by II. II.
Dill. A list OF the times and places will be
found in another column.
The B. Y. P. U. gave an entertainment Monday
night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. VIM.
Boatright in East End, and those who attended
had most enjoyable time.
Mrs. E. Rea and daughter left Tuesday for
San Antonio, Tex. Mrs. Rea, who has been in
bad health, hopes to be benefited by stay at
that celebrated health resort.
Mr.. Louis vogel, of Van Buren,. brother of
with his home-folks for the first time in fifteen
years-Argenta Cor. Gazette.
The Press force is indebted to Mrs II. F.
Gronholt for nice remembrance in the shape
of cake New Years day. 'Tis such that makes
life in print-shop' bearable.
Levi Smith has opened saloon in the rear of
the storeroom recently occupied by Deering's s
real estate office, while the front is taken up by
Hoffstatter, McLain & Co.'S barber shop.
The re-organized Queen City Band made its
first public appearance on our streets on New
Years day. They showed considerable pro-
ticiency. considering the short time they have
been practicing.
Barlow Bros, one of the best minstrel troupes
| OIL the road, performed to 4 good audience
Christmas eve. Their performance was superior
| to any thing in that line that has appeared at
Van Buren, for long time.
On Christmas day about r. NJ, the dwelling
of c. Billy Hoffstatter back of Logtown caught
| fire from defective fue and burned to the
ground. Most of the household goods were
saved Mr.. Hoffststter has the sympathy of our
people.
| Alex Gooding, Mrs. r. J. Miller and Mrs. VIM.
Miller, left last night i'll answer to u telegram
SUNNI oning them to Rogers. to attend the bed.
side of Mrs. NJ. E. Gooding. who was thought TO
| be dying.-Venture 9th.
l.. B. Byars. of Alma, presented us through
| DR.. Lucas, two ripe strawberries yesterday,
weather Arkansas has the best climate in the
! world, and Crawford county is the best county
in Arkansas.-Venture 10Th.
And the next day it showed!
The annual installation of the Masonic lodges
took place Thursday evening, the 9th ult.
Quite large number of invited guests braved
the cold to attend the Installation at the close OF
which grand repast was spread and Il very
| social time had.
The Ventures telegraph operator must
| evidently not have sworn OFF New Years day
when he reported the killing of Sig Bales at
Little Rock. The name of the party killed.
according to Little Rock papers was Sih Bayse.
sn ex detective of that city
| A special meeting of the city council was held
on the 9th ult. to consider a petition of the
liquor dealers for reduction Of dramshop
license. After considerable discussion the
petition was denied, the decision being reached
that the present license was low enough.
| Southnayd Miller Dry Goods Co., have made
a change in business. disposing of their stock OF
groceries and will devote their attention entire
4 ly to dry goods. The firm is too well known to
need any introduction at our hands. They keep
only the best goods and at prices within reach
| of all.
The Beascy Children appeared at the Opera
House Wednesday night under the auspices OF
the Colombian Club. Those who Draved the
bad weather and worse streets were well repaid
for doing so. All the parts were exceptionally
rendered and the violin solo OF little violetta
Beasey brought down the house a The piano
solos would have been good had the performers
had PIANO to render them on. The manage
ment of the Opera House should see to 1t that
better fires are kept up during cold weather.