The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-01-09
Pierce Pleasant Pellets for sale at
JOHN O KANE S DRUG STORE.

JOnN " NAME > DRUG oIORE.
D. M. Hill and Elmer Holiday are
the names of two parties lodged in Jail
last week by Officers Houck and
Vinsant, charged with the burglary of
Mitchell & Co. g grocery. The officers
say they have a strong case against
them.
Mr.. G. W. Jones has sold his interest
in the Fort Smith Furniture company
and accepted position as travelling
representative of the Consolidated
Lumber company. The company will
find in Mr.. Jones valuable acquisition
for he is hustler.
Freight No. 80 on the Frisco was
wrecked Tuesday morning this side of
Rudy. The wreck was caused by the
spreading of the rails. Three cars
were ditched but no one was hurt The
wreck, however, caused delay of
several hours to all the trains.
Among the candidates for speaker of
the house we see the name of Hon.
Randolph O nstock, of this county.
The members of the house will make no
mistake in selecting Mr.. Comstock for
the position and should he be fortunate
enough to be selected we feel confident
he will reflect credit on himself and his
constituency
W. j. Johnston, chairman of the
Democratic county central committee,
and president of the Fort Smith national
bank, has been appointed by Judge
Rogers to be jury commissioner for
the United States court for the western
district of Arkansas vice B. f. Akin
son, who goes out with the old court
and the old regime.
The Citizens Bank on last Saturday
issued its annual statement of the con-
dition of the bank as it appeared on the
books at the close of business Dec. 81 ,
90. We wish to compliment the
officers on the excellent standing of the
institution. 1t is one of the soundest in
Arkansas and is in charge of a most
prudent and accommodating set of
officers.
The A. o. U. w. Lodge has elected
the following officers for the ensuing
tions of our city and its membership is
constantly increasing: e. A. Arke-
bauer, M. w. j. S. Foster, F; j. W.
Higgs, O;J. N. Steward, R; j. NJ.
Weaver, F; H. G. Johnson, R; G.. A
Michael g.. M. S. Dixon, l. w. S.
F. Kistler, o. w.
The Cycling West has published the
II e l. "a g u,
which will be on the market. 1t is only
half the list, yet it sums up 204 different
machines, each with different name
or designation. Each and every wheel
on the list is of course the best ever
made and although it had reached the
acme of perfection last year it is ever sc
much better this year.
A Pastors Association has beer
formed in Van Buren, with Rev. G.. N.
! Wall, president, and j. Gresham
secretary. The association meets OF
Monday afternoon of each week al
2 clock in the Methodist parsonage.
The pastors of the various churches in
the city are earnestly solicited to become
members of the society and all Local
preachers without charges in the city
are cordially invited to attend the
meeting.
Walter Brand is the name of Fort
Smithian who worked with Otto Bran
ming opposite Schultz. His profession
was honorable but humble. Yesterday
he gave it up, maybe forever, for he
left for Germany with good chance tc
get a slice of 1888 million dollars.
Twenty two others claim slice also OF
the 1873 million. Fort Smith Times
Democrat.
He II have his troubles for his pains.
An agreement has been entered into
| by the several dry goods firms of ouI
| city to close their stores at $3.50 until
March 1. The agreement went into
effect Thursday There can be but
little reason for keeping open later than
that hour during the winter months, as
the extra amount of oil used will more
than eat up the profits on the few sales.
1t also gives the clerks chance to cal
ON their best girls.
A road alongside the Valley Road tC
Lees Creek is being spoken of. We ART
of the opinion that such road would
be of great benefit in bringing trade tC
Van Buren, which is now DETECTED tC
Fort Smith on account of the mountain
to the north of town which is great
obstacle in hauling heavy loads to anC
from town. All this would be obviatet
by good road at the point stated
This is matter that should be fully
discussed by our business men.
The performance Of Barlow Bros
minstrels at Murta opera house Tuesday
night was only fair for that otherwise
excellent company. They were short
nine of their performers, among then
the two Barlows They are reported
scattered over a good portion of Texas
where some are said TO lave looked upor
the wine while it was red and the
balance are now looking after those
1t seems TO us. however. that in cast
of that kind the full price of admission