The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-05-09

The Wells Fargo Express Co., has
been granted temporary injunction
restraining the sheriff of Crawford
county from collecting taxes from the
company.
Ye editor is expected home from
Washington City, where he has been
the past six month, ON today 8 cannon
ball, much to the relief of the chief
devil and his imps
Everybody who sat the speaking
through at the court house Wednesday
night was possessed of an excellent
stomach. The crowd was large and
the atmosphere
The members of the Arkansas Press
Association will spend few hours in
Van Buren, Monday. They will be the
guests of Mrs. P. d. and Miss Fannie
Scott during their stay.
The Spooner Dramatic Company is
billed to hold the boards at Murta
Opera House all next week. The troupe
was here two years ago and gave
general satisfaction; having several
actors of more than average ability.
Auten, who wants to be Republican
candidate for governor, made speech
at Wednesday nights Republican meet
ing. But Clayton was the idol whom
the crowd wanted to see and hear and
they were treated to one of his
characteristic speeches.
Mr.. A. V. Hays has sold the stock,
fixtures and business of the Palace
Drug Store to DR.. Catlin, recently of
Oklahoma City, o. T. We bid DR..
Catlin welcome, and hope to soon see
Mr.. Hays again engaged in some
business in our midst.
The faithful colored voter was present
at last Wednesdays meeting in large
numbers, and when he got the cue he
rent the air with applause. Great is
the colored man when the elections
draw nigh and the promises made him
are many and of all hues.
We acknowledge pleasant call Mon
day from Prof. w. l.. Morris, of Fort
Smith, an old member of the news
paper fraternity. The Professor has
accepted a position as travelling sales
man of Stark Bros. nursery and will
try to see every fruit grower in the
county shortly.
The Democratic Judicial Convention
for this circuit met at the court house
at Ozark Monday to canvass the vote
for prosecuting attorney. Hon. G.. A.
Mansfield was found to have received a
majority of the votes cast, and was
thereupon declared to be the nominee.
Col o. l.. Miles, of Van Buren,, has
accepted an invitation to deliver the
literary address at the University during
commencement week. Col, Miles is
both a scholar and an orator and a
better selection could not have been
made. Fayetteville Democrat.
Fort Smith had a s. 900 fire early
Wednesday morning. The damages
were: Stephen Cheese to the amount
of So, 900, insurance 81 100. Toney
Marree $500 by water and smoke. j.
W. Cutler, by water and smoke, $780,
Mrs. DuVal, on building, 81 ZOO, the
amount of her insurance on the
building.
Max Lyons has returned to Van
Buren, to make it his home, having
become satisfied that this is as good a
town as can be found. AS will be seen
by our advertising column he is now
ready for business, having opened up a
very large stock of dry goods, etc, at
No. $50 Main street.-the old Smith
Block-where he will be pleased to see
all his old friends and customers. Give
him a call and look over his extensive
stock. He will be able to show you
goods at prices that will attract your
attention.
The stockholders of the Citizens Bank
held their tenth annual meeting last
Tuesday for the purpose of electing
officers and transacting other business.
Judge B. ]. Brown, the president,
was in attendance and was, together
with the other old officers, reelected for
the ensuing year. The bank was
established ten years ago, and has
always been in healthy and prosperous
condition. During the ten years it has
repaid to the stockholders the principal
and premium of 80 per cent. on the
stock subscribed. The affairs of the
bank were found in fine condition, as
was to be expected under the efficient
management of the president, Mr.. b.
]. Brown and Cashier r. E. Brown
and assistants, the prompt and liberal