The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

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regular meeting of the Van Buren,
Democratic Club will be held Tuesday
evening.
The Fort Smith Elevator, not to be
outdone by the dailies, printed an extra
containing an account of the hanging of
Cherokee Bill and sent it to its
subscribers in an envelope.
Hank Dill has not got over feeling
sore over that 'skinning. Hank
claims the skinning was 1.-The other
way, but we have it from a good
source that it was as first stated.
Mr. Smith, when called on to sign the
paving petition, stated that if forced
to help pave main street he wanted to
pay his entire pro rata at once. That
is as far as his willingness went.
Contrary to expectations the late cold
snap appears to have done but little
damage to fruit and unless some later
frosts should do harm the crop will be
very large, except peaches and apricots.
All those opposed to morality in the
administration of the city's affairs will
vote the Republican ticket. Ask the
president of the Republican Club as to
the standing of its candidate for mayor.
Geo. R. Michael, Esq. and F. E.
Wiley attorney at law, have moved
their Office to the room formerly
occupied by U. G. Dunn, where they
are prepared to deal ont even handed
justice.
If we wait for the city to pave Main
street or even put it in decent condition
with the present revenue available for
that purpose, we fear that the twentieth
century will see us still wearing waders
in crossing.
We acknowledge pleasant call
Saturday from Col. Thos. W. Newton,
of Little Rock, candidate for Secretary
of State. The Colonel was spending
several days in Crawford county in the
interest of his candidacy.
Mr.. H. M. Hameister is still con-
tinuing his search for his lost child,
which it is now reported by the Little
Rock papers was seen at the Union
Station in that city on Jan. Goth, since
which all trace has been lost.
One of the most serious conhagrations
that our efficient fire department has
had to deal with recently was the burn
ing of the residence of Mr.. Ben Wolf,
on Thirteenth street, at 80 yesterday.
Fort Smith Times Wednesday,.
The last meeting of the Van Buren,
Democratic Club was addressed by
Hon. Jos. NJ. Hill and Col S. R.
Chew both of whom propounded some
good Democratic doctrine A number
of new names were added to the list.
Carl Hameister, 4year old son of
H. M. Hameister, of Shibley, Crawford
county, was last seen at the Union
Depot, this city. January 26th last,
since which time nothing has been heard
of the child. Il. r. Democrat 11th).
1t is now in order for Mr.. Smith OF
issue circular explaining his views on
the saloon and bawdy house question.
The president of the Republican Club
says: Elect Smith and he will have
wide open town. Stand up and
explain, Mr.. Smith.
Ward, the barber, has temporarily
removed his shop to the building recent
ly occupied by Hiner's saloon. Tearing
down of the building lately occupied by
him has begun and as soon as the new
brick, that will take its place, is com
pleted, he will move back.
The Democrats of Van Buren have
nominated an exceptionally good ticket
for municipal officers, headed by S. A.
Miller for mayor. Sam Miller was
educated at the A. l. u. and his many
friends here wish him and the ticket
success. Fayetteville Sentinel.
Mr.. Smith says. in circular,
written for him, that he favors the
paving of Main street. A close inspec
ton fails to show his name on the list,
and he cannot deny that he was called
on several times for his signature. 1t
is too late to begin hedging now, Mr..
Smith.
The negro porter at Cooks Hotel.
named Green, on Tuesday evening
assaulted a son of c. H. Payne with
brick, striking him on the head. He
was arrested and put under bond, but
has since jumped his bond. The assault
is said to have been entirely unpro-
voked.
Sid jackson, also known as Big
Six, was arrested Tuesdayufor break
ing into Frank Stewards store in
Babylon and appropriating sl5 worth
of goods. He will most likely get
free trip to Little Rock. He is a rather
tough character, having done time in
the Jail before.
We learn that the Republican can
didate for mayor has stated that he
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