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The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21
Obituary.

After an illness extending over nearly
a year, Mrs. N. F. Cornelius peace
fully passed away at her home in this
city, surrounded by her family and
relatives, last Sunday night. Mrs.
Cornelius was one of the old residents
of Van Buren, and had the respect and
esteem of all who were acquainted with
her. She leaves husband and five
children, also brother and sister tc
mourn her loss, to whom the entire
community extends its sincere
sympathy.
Mrs. Cornelius was taken i'll about q
year ago and her life was then almost
despaired of. She was taken then tc
st. Louis for treatment and somewhat
recovered, being left almost helpless
however. When about two weeks age
she had second attack it proved toe
much for her strength and despite al
the efforts of loving relatives and friends
she succumbed.
The remains were inferred in ou1
cemetery Tuesday afternoon, attended
by many friends, Rev. Mccoy, of Fort
Smith, performing the last sad rites.
The tear dimmed eye will be frightened,
And the mystery of death be known,
When life with its crosses are counted,
And its gloomy shadows are flown,
The love who companionlqss left us,
To travel the world rs highway,
viii greet us Just where they lett us,
In the dawn of immortal day.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21
Two Drown.
From the Fort Smith Times.

FEUH ohiiNh
Mrs. L. E. Bollig, aged 3s, and her
son, Bernard, aged 23, were accident
ally drowned Sunday evening in Big
Creek, at distance Of about eighteen
miles from Fort Smith The family
lives in Fishback addition. where the
husband and father keeps a small
grocery store. They have lived here
about sixteen years and are highly
respected German people.
They had gone out there 10 look at
some land and in trying to ford the
swollen stream the buggy was upset
with the above result A third party
[ who was showing them the route
escaped by swimming to the bank.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

strong, plump, round and rosy Moth.
ing so effective as strength restorer
and flesh maker is known to medical sci
ence; this puts on healthy flesh not the fat
of cod liver oil and its filthy compounds
II rouses every organ of the body to ac-
tivity, purihes, enriches and vitalizes
the blood SO that the body feels refreshed
and strengthened. If you are too thin, too
weak, too nervous it may be that the food
assimilation is at fault. A certain amount
of bile is necessary for the reception of the
fat foods in the blood. Too often the liver
holds back this element which would help
digestion. DR.. pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery stimulates, tones up and invig-
crates the liver, nouTisfes the blood, and
the muscles, stomach and nerves get the
rich blood they require.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21
LOCAL and Personal.

Tax paying time is drawing to close.
B. C. Covey spent Sunday at home.
Explanations are in order, Mr. Smith
The candidates speak at Mulberry
today
J. L. Rea has returned from Hot
Springs.
Regular services at Methodist church
Sunday.
ROSES-A nice lot of healthy plants.
sCall on l.. GRAFT.
Beggars on our streets are getting too
numerous,
Mr. F. G. Kerr was in st. Louis first
7of the week
Business on the Mo. Pac is improv-
ing rapidly.
Hon. Henry Stroup was in the city
'rhursday morning.
BoRN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Fred E.
Cooper, Monday, a son.
Fort Gibson had killing over game
vi cards Tuesday night.
Work on grading upper Main street
was resumed yesterday.
The Fort Smith Times is again paving
Main street-with its mouth.
Col. o. l.. Miles went down to his
Logan county farm Monday.
Mrs. Allie Marks is here visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ribling.
Frank Euper was ,over from Fort
pmith for short time Wednesday.
The arrival of the Mo. Pac. pay car
made 1.-The boys happy Tuesday.
MAGNOLIAS. "A full assortment of
pee plants. Call on l.. GRAFT.
Mrs. G. H, Tuttle and Mrs. Menke
pre- visiting their parents at Little Rock.
Fine line new Pickles Just opened
EDMoNDSoN & BRITT GRO. Co.
Don't forget the speaking by the
candidates for governor next We'd
hesday.
Doh forget the meeting of the ex
Sohtederates today. See notice else
where.
Esq ID. N. Shaw, of Jasper town
mp made us a very pleasant call
Monday.
ueo' w. Farris has accepted a
position with Southmayd- Miller Dry
Goods Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellsworth have
e'urned from a months visit at
Denver, Colo.
Ne" Bolts, passenger brakeman,
PAS Killed in a wreck on the Frisco
Monday night.
hpworth League meeting each Sun
evening at O'Clock at the
'aethodist Church.
FRESH lot Chase & Sanborn s coffees
EDMoNDsoN & BRITT Gro. Co.
Inc finances of the city should be in
YOu hands. See that Arthur Hays
'ane is on your ticket.
|r' A. F. Miles spent Sunday with
l. family returning Monday TO the
'-n'ass in Logan county.
Nis. Jno. A. Stevenson is reported
- Ill with pneumonia at her home
'f'neast of Van Buren,
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21
Undertakers and Funeral Directors
1t Is Legal.

of Jas. McIlvaigh VS.. the City of Van
Buren,, better known as the contest Of
the street working ordinance. Judge
Parker holds that the city has the right
to enforce such an ordinance. The fol
lowing is the opinion as received by
City Attorney Peirce:
OPINION
Ex parte James Mcllveigh on petition for
Habeas Corpus
In this case the court finds t) that the act OF
| the legislature of the State Of Arkansas, March
49, 1877. is repealed by the act of March TO- 1879.
| (g II finds that the Mayor of Van Buren at the
time of the passage Of the ordinance of the
council April l. 1895, was de facto mayor
That his acts would therefore, while acting in
| office, be valid. (3). That by the act of the
legislature of March l, 1879 the city of Van
Buren, was given the power to require that all
male persons between the ages of is and 45,
residents within the limits of of such corpor.
alton, should perform work upon the streets
and alleys of the city By Section sos Of Sandels
& HIPS Digest the city council were given the
care, supervision and control of all public
squares within the city, and that they shall
cause the same to be kept in repair and free
from nuisance" That the acts Of the council of
July o, 1894 and April ], 1885, in regard to the
inhabitants OF the city working the streets, are
authorized by the legislature of March 10 1879.
That the provision Of the ordinance giving
residents the right 10 pay 66h cents per day
instead of working on the streets is not tax,
but a mere commutation required by the
ord nrdi nf ha nj 10 a
requisition for so many days labor which under
its terms may be commuted In money.
The Town OF Pleasant VS.. Lemon Kost % Ills.
400.
Henry Fox We. City Of Rokford, 3s Ills, 45l.
The above proposition being true, 1t follows
that the habeas corpus in this case must be
dismissed, ana 1t is so ordered.
/. C. PARKER, Judge.
Now that the decision has been rend
cred, we would like to know what
Judge Parker has to do with settling
cases under State laws. What are our
State courts for, if not to define and
pass on the constitutionality of laws
made by the legislature. Judge Parker
does not mention in his decision any
Federal law; then where does his right
come in to decide the matter.
As had been previously promised by
the members of the Council, special
meeting was called and the obnoxious
ordinance repealed. The repeal, how
ever, is not retroactive and those who
refused to pay or work must now pay
the amount as well as penalty. This
settles a much vexed question. Some
other way of raising revenue to be ex-
pended in street work must now be
found.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21
THE VAN buren, PRESS.
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS,
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.

Trains 2S1, 232, 233, 23i, 243 and pa will carry
passengers eorso WEST
No qs1. Arr. 2;50 pm, ATT. Coffeyville $50 pm
NJ 9a3 a. 2:40 am. Ft Smith 3.20 a. m
No, 943. " 1928 am. tstops at Van BUREN,,
GOING EAST.
No go ATT. Ills pm. AFT Little Rock sos p. m
NO No. 81 81 GAO am. 100 pm
~ NJ "a Ly. 1898 am Coal Hill sos pm
trains 23i, 49,, 233, 234 run daily.
trains 2i3 and 244 do not run on Sunday.
Through trains make stop Of minutes.
GREENWOOD BRANCH.
No ss6.. Arr. ll:25 a. m. STOPS at Van BUREN,.
No 2os" Lv 2:5e pm. Arr. Greenwood 5:a5 p. m
~ Daily except Sunday.
~ A HAYS, Agent
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21
Ii You Want...

to Buy, Sell, or Exchange Lands
or Town Property, give me mum =
bers, Improvements and price, =
cash or time. II you want to
purchase let me know what you
want. ! will sell on reasonable
commission.
WIN. L. TAYLOR.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21
Spent Hundreds Of Dollars with no Benefit.

w. NOlsE M AN Vi
Mas, writes After
suffering from dyspepsia
and constipation with I'M
told agony for at least IS
months, l am more than
pleased to say that after
using DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery and
Pleasant Pellets for one
month. l was entirely
cured. and from that day
to this I do not know,
thank God, what even a
slight headache is. ! paid
a doctor on fremont ST.,
Boston. in one day { for
his advice only, the sum
Of SIo. 90 with $50 for
medicine aud derived uo
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21
TO PUT.ON
needed hesh mo- tnat

HScueu nesn, no mat
ter how you've lost
it, take DR.. pieree's
tGolden Medical Dis
covery. II works
wonders. By restor-
ing the normal ac-
tiou of the deranged
organs and functions,
1t builds the flesh up
TO a safe and healthy
standard promptly,
pleasantly and nat
urally. The weak,
eniaciated, thin, pale
and piiuv are u,ad~
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

medicne and derived no ~ J. So''H'sN'>' 1'sa
benefit. ! got more relief in one hour from your
medicines. as far as my stomach was concerned,
than from all the other medicine used.
II any person who reads this Is suffering from
dyspepsia OF constipation aud will use your
medicine as have done, he will never regret it"
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21
Ex-confederates Attention,

Ex-Confederates Attention.
All members of Camp Wallace, and
all ex- -Confederates, are urged to be
present at the court house on Saturday
March 21st (today) at Q O'Clock p NJ.
Let everyone be present.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

Social Notices in The Local Columns Fire cents
Line for first insertion, and fre eents per
line for each subsequent insertion. All locals
run and charged for at abore rates until Or
dered discontinued.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

Excursion to Fort Smith tonight over
Mo. Pacific. Attraction: Thos. Keene
in Richard III. 7:15P. M.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

On account of the Democratic candi.
dates being in the city next Wednesday
regular meeting of the Van Buren,
Democratic Club will be held Tuesday
evening.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

impoverished Blood causes that tired feeling.
Hoods Sarsaparilla purifes, enriches and vital
ICES the blood, giving new life and increased
vigor and vitality.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

Hoods Pills are easy to take. easy to operate
Cure indigestion, biliousness, headache. 81
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

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 enyelnne
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

Mr.. Chas. Donahower arrived from
Denton, Tex. Tuesday on an extended
visit to Mr.. Jno. D. White.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

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 good
source that it was as first stated.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-08
Locals Amos B. Morse.

A whole case of mems half hose at &c pair
The best value for the money ever steppeo on
Fine tomatoes, 8 cans for 25c.
Condensed mince meat, an elegant dessert
and all for lOc.
Fresh crackers and candles arriving con-
stantly.
Graham waters, two pounds for Csc.
Wilson planters sell very fast, but am go,
ing to try and supply the farmers WIN III, ~
they want OF them. A new lot ordereo Iasi
week half OF them sold before arrival, and
another order sent on.
You should have one of Hembach's har.
rows, only 81 .25 each, and no farmer can az
ford to be without one.
Double foot plow stocks sl.5o.
Mems and boys clothing In stock, and an
elegant line of samples TO order from.
Come and get your straw hats for yourself,
vour hoys and your wife and daughters from
me. 1t will pay you TO DO so.
Ladies', don't forget that you can get ten rne
pick led cucumbers at my store FOR one dime,
also nice chow chow plckl IN oulh.
Bradley's IS dra wing knives are the best made.
can furnish you with them.
The best assortment of auger bits all sizes,
Q3) In nice case, also plain and rachel braces.
Another lot OF garden plows to come in this
week. All sorts of garden tools III STOCK.
Bellows. shop hammers, iron wedges, &c
Fishing tackle dirt cheap. can give you
more hooks and longer lines lor lltlie nion'
cy than you ever heard OF.
still have big stock of tobacco and SELL
ing at close prices, especially by the cadoy OF
box.
A barrel powdered sugar just In.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-08
Wednesday, April 8, 1886.
A Busy Week.

Although we used our new Babcock fony
press Tuesday night OF last week, we had mol
gotten we'll acquainted with 1t. This week
we have been experimenting with 1t by print
ing different kinds of jobs, until now we
have become sufficiently familiar with IL LOT
the agent OF the maker, Mr.. l.. B. Thompson
to leave US in charge. He has overlooked us
for the last day or two. and he now thinks we
can 60 1t alone.
Up to the present time we are deiign'eu
with II. The speed is only limited by the ca
pacity 10 feed 1t. 1t is geared so that we may
print from 800 to 900 an hour, but up 10 'nis
time we haven't learned to put IN more '""D
ten or twelve hundred sheets an hour.
We propose to do more printing III 'ne -
1nre than we have done in the past
We have long wanted new anu ia
nress for lob work, but because OF the g'e''
expense incurred In buying one we na'e w.
ferred the undertaking till now. oinee ".
have made the purchase we are very p'n 'Sa .,
or all the presses that we sa" runn,De
tho worlds Fair in Chicago. this one pie"N.u
40 host Of all. The purchase was lhaue
through Mr.. l.. B. Thompson the oou.n
aaan, ~ the Babcock Manufacturing Compa'
I'm n this time we have been per'ectls
.;aassd with Mr.. Thompson and the Baocock
Pony Regular.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-08
xsa,inS of Old Confederates.

Old Confederate soldiers met at Aooe-
vile last Sale Day. The minutes Of their
meeting, as published elsewhere, explains the
business that drey. Them here, but their re-
seeed and the evidences ,nnsssses S5 sss sss
hear, of at least one who saw them here Oh
Sale Day. otobIe
Coon after the war our public square on pup
lie days was filled with men who lately M 'Dme mO'e
the gray, but now a new generation has come m
On the scene, and their ranks have been INN
ned. until they make up only small iract'on
of the crowded square or the busy marts'
Some good and valiant men came me on on
crutcbes: some came bending under tne IN,
srmities of years. and some came in wen
preserved condition, but all reminded US tha'
we are passing away.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-08
DIDN'T SIGN 1T.
Failure of the Effort TO Allow Re.
form Treasurers 10 Conceal Their
Official Acts.

We see 1t stated in the newspapers that the
from the public the facts as TO the expendi-
ture of public money by the county officers
has not been signed by the Governor. The
statesmen of the peanut Legislature didn't
want the prying eyes OF the public TO look In.
to the payments of money by the County
Treasurer. although there Is not the slightest
suspicion that our worthy Treasurer has done
anything wrong His actings and doings will
no doubt bear the closest scrutiny, and we
have no doubt that he is innocent OF solicit
inc the passage OF q law which would excuse
him from making q proper showing Of what
he had done with the public money. Treas.
nrer Blake Ia ready at any time 10 make a full
and showing Of all his actipgs a1d oo
To- iry TO conceal any act of his, and the effort
that looked like offering him chance 70 hide
ANYTHING was uncalled for. The attempted
act of the Legislature to shield Reform Treas
urers generally from ccountability for posi-.
bic derellltion very properly did not meet
with the approval OF Governor Evans. and
thus the effort of the statesmen who may
have either set snare for Treasurers. or may
have sought to shield the guilty, has fallen 10
the ground.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-08
p.,ter Than Silver and Gold.

Without attempting to say whetner M
Wilson deserves the good words OF Tue s
charleston Evening Post, it is neVertneies,
trne that the recipient Of such praise anu
commentator coming as they do' from 'ne
honest manly heart tn at penned them is pro
foundly grateful to the recipient Tne "oraS
themselves bear the impress of sincerity
The lengthening shadows on liie's pathway
ond the increasing readiness with whicn 'ne
heart yields to kindness, all remind tne eon eu,,
tor of the Press and Banner that he mas pro
gressed far on life's journey. Old men always
love and esteem evidences Of kindness anu
friendship from young men,
To say that the editor OF the Press ana ban. ban
ner appreciates the kind words OF the eoi'o'
of the Post is to put 1t mildly.
The Posts words are esteemed as more val
uable than silver and gold.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-08
A FINE PAPER.
This IL What the Sterling Honest,
Has 10 Say of the Press and Ban.

.hNnly CnarAeStON Evening POSI-
Has 10 Say of the Press and Ban.
ner.
This weeks AbbeviIle Press and Banner
marks the thrty-seventh anniversary OF the
connection Of Mr.. Hugh Wilson. the editor
and proprietor. with the paper. The issue is
ornamented with handsome illustrations OF
machinery in the office, notably Babcock
Pony press which has just been added In
addition 10 this there is a narrative. written
In the clear and direct style Of Mr.. Wilson, Of
his long career. 1t IL without egotism and
there Is no fulsome rraisng OF MIR. Wilson,
but 1t is one OF the most interesting newspa.
pers stories that we have seen.
Editor Wilson is Il remarkable man. Gifted
with great deal of hard sense energy and
perseverance, he has made OF the Press and
Banner one of the best equipped papers in
the country. The plant Is larger and better
than many OF the daily papers in the South
and in many respects is model Editorially
the Press and Banner has strong and con-
spicuous individuality. Frequently it ia irri-
tating, but with all that the career of Hugh
Wilson is encouraging 10 young newspaper
men to wonderful degree. Any one reading
this Issue of the Press and Banner will lay the
paper down with exceeding respect for the
country editor who Is honest, hard working
and hful to his profession. Mr.. Wilson's
life Is fine illustration Of the essential quail
ities of successful newspaper man. We sim
cerely congratu late the Press and Ban ner, and
may It's editor be blessed with many more
years Of usefulness to Abbeville County and
TO the journalism OF South Carolina, Is our
most cordial wish.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-08
Many Words of Kindness.

Since last weeks issue OF our paper we nave
heard many words of kindness from many
sources. Our anniversary issue has been reao
by many, and numbers OF friends have
thought proper to speak in kindness Of 1t. Ii
II were not that our contemporaries have so
often taken the conceit out of US, we might
become vain. 1t is through the goodness o'
the people OF Abbevile county that we are
enabled to do what we have done.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-08
Sale Of the Calhoun Estate.

The real estate, 10000 acres. Of the late
James Edward Calhoun was SOLD oy Tue eAeo' oeo
utors last week, in a single tract LOT si4o0'0'
The legatees were the bidders at that PRICE
We learn that 1t Is contemplated 10 devel'
op the shoals with view to furnishing elee-
trio power to tue surrounding country. The
Abbeyille Cotton Mill will be run by that
power, If the power is developed. The lesa-
tees will apply Tor a charter of organization.
prererred stock to the amount Of SlOO.OOO Will
be offered on the market. 1t is believed thal
six bonds on this security can be Aoated.
The security would be ample, and an OLD
mans dream for many years may be realized
long after he sleeps in his grave.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-08
Clemson College.

Professor ]. F. Z. DuPre, who is SO well
known to our people, and who is so popular
wherever known, was in our town last week.
The Professor is one of the most efficient
members of Clemson's Faculty, and is always
genial aud pleasant. Having a varied fund of
information % and an active mind 1t is always
pleasant to meet him. We learn that Pro.
fessor Craighead is one OF the most useful
men, as we'll as q most competent executive
officer. With plenty of good common sense,
guided by good heart President Craighead'
fills the bill to the letter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-08
TELEPHONE EXCHANGE.
The AbbevilIe Telephone IL Now i'm
Working Ortier-A Most Csefnl Adj.
(iitiOn to Our COnyenienceS.

Abbeville is beginning 10 realize the advan-
tages OF the telephone system. which is now
working nicely The novelty 10 the young
BOYS has about worn Off, and with their super
fluous gas worked of, there is no calcu ating
how much advantage there is In the system.
This editor was slow TO beheve IN IL. put llt-
tie experience is convincing. The telephone
is n great thing. and If one ever uses II, he
will never be without II again.
The Abbeville Telephone Exchange has now
been in working order about ten days, al q
is giving them perfect satisfaction. They
nave now twenty five phones at business and
private houses, and the work OF completing
about dozen more Is going rapidly on. Be-
low is their list I'D to date:
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p r. Speed's Locals.

A full line Of Munyon's homeopathic RENE
dies lust received by =. B. Speed.
TRY cutania for ring worm, letter, pimples,
eczema &c. No cure, no pay. For sale by I.
B. Speed.
Inst received a fresh lot Of Harris lithia
ginger ale. The finest domestic ale On earth.
Only lOc o. bottle at Speeds.
Try that never falling laxative bromo qui.
nine for coughs, colds, &c. For sale at L. Is.
Speeds.
The finest lot OF stationery ever brought 10
Abbeyille open for your inspection at Speeds
drug store. Call and see 1T before buying.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-08
ABBEVILLE'S WORTHY SON.
DIR. $. A. Visanska Makes n Profess
iOnsl Visit 10 AbbeviIle.

DR.. S. A. Visanska has been in Abbeville for
several days in attendance upon Mrs. Rosen-
bergs infant son. The Doctor, like all his
brothers, has the ability, the ambition and
the perseverance which will bring him to the
front rank. The Doctor leaves today for his
home in the city Of Atlanta.
All of Mr.. G. A. Visanska's sons have
started out we'll in life, and we are sure that
no one rejoices more at the prosperity of an
Abbeville boy than does the Press and Ban
ner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-08
PICAYUNE MEANNESS.
Shall the Insurance Companies Rule
South Carolina?

About the meanest act of which we have
seen any notice IS the threat Of the insurance
comnanies 10 refuse TO insure the dispensa-
ries. and about the most foolish expenditure
of money on the part Of the State, was the
purchase of policies OF insurance on the dls-
The State of South Carolina is richer than
the insurance companies, and therefore
should not insure it's property.
The impudence of the insurance companies
in refusing to insure the property OF the COM
mon wealth by whose permission they 40 ous'
iness in this State is only equalled by the iool-
ishness of the State in wanting their policies.