The Van Buren press., 1896-07-11

The weather of the past week has
been remarkably pleasant, but we fear
! mat 1t is only a forerunner of some
'scorchers.
Merrill Bros. keep up with the times
IN everything to make their market A
NO. l. Electric fans is the latest tn
drive out flies.
Frank Peevy, charged with burglary
was convicted in the Circuit Court
Wednesday and given three years in the
penitentiary.
FOR SALE-My place in Van Buren,.
consisting of 10 acres, vineyard
orchard and improvements.
The alarm of fire Tuesday morning
was caused by the burning of the barn
ana contents of Geo. r. Wood. Cause
OF fire not known.
Mr.. Day has nearly recovered from
his recent severe illness, and with q
few more days OF rest will be able to
appear at his old post.
Mrs. A. II. Williams and Miss Scottie
Jameson went to Eureka Springs
Wednesday to attend the Women s
Missionary Conference.
W. Fl. Hayman has been appointed
by the mayor chairman of the street
committee and Bob Landlord
superintendent of street work.
The council Monday night elected
Mr.. Dan III. Miller as councilman in
the first ward, to fill vacancy caused by
the death of Mr.. H S. Levers.
Circuit Court adjourned Wednesday
night. The Hinkle will case was
transferred to Logan county. A new
trial IN the Peevy case was denied.
Miss Kate Bourland, who has been
attending the Female College at
Wilberham, Mass, the past year,
returned home Friday of last week.
Park Crutcher passed successful
examination Monday and was admitted
to practice at the bar by Judge Evans.
The PRESS wishes Park success.
Miss Maggie MCGEE went Monday to
Mount Nebo to attend the Peabody
School Of Methods in session there
under the superintendent of Prof.
Jordan.
Mr.. Geo. Thayer is expected to soon
take his place in the ranks of the
bicycle cranks. He has been assidious-
ly engaged the past ten days in tanning
a Cleveland.
What, between the ordinance pro-
hibiting wheels on sidewalks and the
road butcher the life of the bicyclist
who must ride Broadway is not of the
angelic order.
The largest water MELONS we have
seen so far this season were raised by
Sam Beard. There are few if any more
successful growers of the lucious mellon
than Sam.
Mr.. r. B Allen family left Thurs
day for Winslow, where they will
occupy their new cottage during the
warm weather. Miss Nellie Pence
accompanied them.
Eight miles an hour, We bicyclists is
the limit of speed at which you can
ride. Bat buggy and carrrige can go
as fast as horse can pull it, but then
the latter is less dangerous
Wallace Daugherty astonished his
friends by the good showing he made in
| the professional races at Fort Smith on
the Fourth. With more practice he
will make a formidable opponent.
DO Not Experiment in so important matter as
your health Purify, enrich and vitalize your
blood with Hoods Sarsaparilla and thus keep
yourself strong and healthy.
Hoods Pills are the best after dinner pill;
| assist digestion, cure headache. % cents. 2l5
The building on Main street recently
occupied by DR.. o. M. Bourland and
Mrs. Fundenberg has been torn down
and the owner-I. A. Campbell
erect modern brick building in its
stead.
Van Buren, was well represented at
the Fourth of July celebration at Fort
Smith. The heat of the fore part of the
day prevented many others from going
who would like to have attended at least
the races.
What has become of Van Buren, s
baseball reputation The Rogers team
came down on the Sd and wiped up
the earth with our boys to such an
extend that they concluded they didn t
want to play any more.
June pod has been set as the day for
the annual picnic at Oak Grove, and all
fortunate enough to be able to attend
are assured of good time, as the Oak
Grove picnics are never known to be
ANYTHING but a grand success.
Mice AODie lanes returned last