The Van Buren press., 1898-11-19

1t is not long now till the Christmas
holidays. The merchant who fails to
advertise his goods and push his busi
ness at this season will get left in the
shuttle.
H. K. McEachin was able to resume
his position in the office of Shibley &
| Wood Gro. Co.. after six weeks con.
finement to his room with infammatory
rheumatism, Tuesday.
The section men on the K. & A. Y.
are enthusiastic over the work being
done with the big steam plow now being
used for ditching the track between
Van Buren and Coffeyville.
Mrs. A. N. Kellogg and Rev. and
Mrs. q. w. Flowers represented Fidel-
ity Chapter, Order Eastern Star, at the
state grand lodge meeting at Little Rock
the first of the week.
Now that the streets in the cemetery
are being put in presentable shape we
hope to see an improvement in the
looks of the lots Our cemetery could
and should be made an attractive spot.
That one night policeman cannot
police the whole city no sensible person
will deny, but question that always
rises up like Banquos s ghost is where
are the finances to come from for more
officers.
In advance 1.-THE PPEss' extends its
congratulations to Mr.. T w. Edmond
son on his approaching marriage to Miss
Margaret Coughlan, of 1872 Cook Ave. !,
st. Louis Mo. which happy event oc-
ours on the 23d instant.
1.-The Arkansas Appreciator is the
name of new paper at Fort Smith. 1t
is the organ of the colored people and
Hite & Co. are the publishers, which
goes to prove that mechanically it will
be right up in the front rank.
The enterprising burglar concluded
to spend the time that others were using
in looking for heavenly pyrotechnics in
attempting to assist several of our busi-
ness houses in disposing of some of
their surplus stock and cash,
If, as the Argus stated Sunday, the
prisoners let themselves out of their
cells with key made of babbit metal
it is time locks were put on the cells
that are locks. 1t looks as if Crawford
county was badly cheated in that Jail.
Sid Evans (col. was locked up by
Sheriff Branson and Deputy Snodgrass
Sunday night under charge of assault
with intent to kill. Evans plead guilty
to simple assault when arraigned for
trial Wednesday and fined IS and costs.
The John H. Gill tobacco factory at
III Garrison Avenue, For Smith, was
gutted by fire last Monday afternoon.
Both building and contents were parti-
ally insured. The factory has been
shut down since the war tax went into
effect.
Miss Maud Farrow has been elected
to the position of teacher in the primary
department of our public school vice
Miss Julia Shives who resigned her
position as teacher of that department,
to take effect at the beginning of the
holidays.
Undoubtetedly Young America
needs curbing from the cry going up on
all sides for a curfew law. We know
he needs curbing here, and we hope to
see the council pass an ordinance that
will compel him to stay where he be-
longs at night.
The foundation for the Confederate
monument was laid last Wednesday
under the supervision of W.P. Woolum.
The remains of two soldiers buried
there had to be taken up and transferred
to new resting place to make room
for the foundation.
The case in the Sebastian circuit court
against F. d. Houck for entlclng d
minor from home for immoral purposes
which has been hanging fire for year
or more was thrown out of court last
Tuesday, the prosecuting attorney haV-
inf entered nolle pros.
Will Turner (col. was placed In
"durance vile" Tuesday night lor
carving pistol. Turner does not bear
a very sayory reputation and it is hoped
that be will be taught lesson he VIII
not soon forget, by the time he serves
ot tbe $50 fine assessed against him.
Through the columns of The PRESS
tbis week southmayd Miller announce
that they propose to continue for some
time vet their cost sale. Many nave
talen advantage and purchased goods
at unheard of prices, but their STOCK Is
vet more complete in nearly all lineS
d. many other stores carry and IN
tending purchasers who have the ready y.
sas,, cannot do better than visit their