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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-21
In Billings.

Billings, May 1S-The most notable
function of the week was the stag So
cal session on Saturday night. which
may be said to rank as a "hot num-
Der" Billings lodge No. 1914, B. P,O. d..
was the host, and a number, of choice
spirits, who have not as yet joined the
order, were favored with invitations.
The tables We're laid for 100, and nearly
that number of representative citizens
were present. Uninterrupted merri-
ment and jollity prevailed, and no for
mality restrained those present from
firing off the best jeu d esprit in his
repertoire if he felt SO inclined. The
members of the order were most cor
dial in their hospitality and fully sus-
tanned their widespread reputation as
entertainers. The outsiders were heart
lily welcomed on their arrival and made
to feel themselves at home. The chair
was ably filled by Fred H. Hathhorn.
whose ready wit and the ingenuity
which he exercised in infiictng fines on
members who were accused of offenses
against the rules of the society or the
dignity of the court, added materially
to the hilarity of the festive occasion
He was ably assisted in preserving an
unfiagg1ng interest by those two six
point bucks. Cass Prudhommer and
]. B. HEREFORD, while E. S. Holmes and
J. w. Vaughan as policemen were vigil
lent and alert to carry out the orders
of the court.
After music by the efficient orches-
ira, the chairman made brief address
of welcome to the visiting Elks and
guests and invited all to take their
seats at the tables, which We're laden
with choice edibles. The tables We're
furnished by the ladies of st. Luke's
Guild, who proved capable caterers.
tod
of beautiful hot house roses and pre-
sented a. very fine appearance After
ample justice had been done to the
bountiful spread, Lee Mains was called
upon for song. but preferred to pay
a fine to exercising his voice, when it
was not nc t, IN proper condition. Police
spies had been sent out to locate Colo
mel Babcock and B. w. Toole, who had
not shown up at the banquet. The for
mer was located, and appearing, was
fined for going home SO early. and al
though he pleaded in extenuation that
it was first offense, the plea .did
not 60"
The chair called upon Hon. Fred H
Foster to respond to the toast of 1.-THE
Illls," and that eloquent orator re-
sponded in very able manner, highly
eulogizing the order. "Our Guests" was
the theme of very happy speech by
Hon. o. T. Goddard. who possesses
iudiiS VI Inc dutaliliSdtioiiS 10 become
All honored member of the order, but
has not vet been initiated. THE Eleven
O'Clock Toast to Our Absent Brothers,
was ably responded to by ]. B. Her.
ford, who ingeniously explained the ORR
gin and significance of the sentiment.
s. G. Reynolds gave two recitations in
excellent style and Frank Damsell and
c. F. Burton rendered two solos with
admirable effect. Our Sister Lodges
was responded to by Lee Eisenburg,
who disclaimed any ability as speak
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-21

president, Mrs. Hall: secretary and treas
urer. Mrs. Holmes. vote of thanks was
rendered Mr.. Davies and his assistants
for their kindness during the past year.
The next meeting of the club will be held
a the home of Mrs. Wishon Friday, May
26
On May u the Homer clue was delight
fully entertained by Mrs. John B. Well
come. Rudyard Kipling was the subject
under discussion and many charming
readings, songs and sketches were listen
ed to,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-21
%1i3:! NORTHERN
Montana Central Ry.

New fast time between st. Paul. Min
neapolis. Helena. Butte. Anaconda. Spo-
kane. Seattle and Portland. Close con.
nections for Kootenai country Oregon
and California points. Alaska. Japan and
China. Connections at Twin Cities for all
points East and South.
Leaves Butte-Great Northern
Flyer. daily NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $50 p m
Leaves Butte-Local for Great
Falls. daily NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. s:4s a m
Arrives Butte-Great Northern
Flyer. daily .......... ...........1 1880 p N
Arrives Butte-Local from Great
Falls. daily ............ ........... 4;so p m
Through sleepers going East.
City Ticket Office. No. Al North Mai
st.. Butte. ]. E. Dawson. General Agent
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-21

The Atlas club met al the usual place on
Friday, this being the annual meeting.
Reports were read by the secretary and
treasurer, and an address was given by
the president, after which the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year. President, Mrs. Beckwith; vice
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-21

senseless fad of women" says Time and
the Hour. writing out a date in full, as
March the twentysecond. eighteen hun
dred ninety-nine.' Life is too short for
such waste of time ink paper and labor
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-21

Standar Pullman, first class and Tourist
Sleeping Cars to Portland st. Paul, Omaha, St.
Joseph and st. Louis without change. Trains
No and 2 run solid via Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-21
EAST BOUND

EAST BOUND
No. 113-To Garrison via
Anaconda, eonnecri u 6
at Garrison with No. 4
to Helena and st. Pau
No. Irwin City Mail;
through train to st.
Paul ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
No. ia From CARR.
son, connections with
No. 3 from Helena an d
all eastern points......
Mixed-To Whitehall, ex
cept Sunday Tw / n
Bridge S, Tues day,
Thursday and Satu r
day; Pony and Nor.
ris. Monday and Fri.
Gay .......
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-21

W. n. nerrIman, A. q. A.,
Butte, Mont. Chas. S. Fee, q. p. & T. A.,
St. Paul, Mimi
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-21

WEST BOUND
No. 113-To Garris o n
via Anaconda, connect
ing with No. 8 at Gar
rison for Portland. 80.
No.1-Puget Sound NJ all.
Through train to Port.
lana. .......-..... 80.
No. ia - From CARR.
son; connections with
No. 4 from all coast
points ....................
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-21

Our thanks are extended to Mrs Kate
Epson Clarke for her assault upon that
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1899-12-27

IN THE report Of the city ciuncil pub.
lished last week, relative TO the change of
name OF a street to Pine, II should have
been High instead Of Summit. Old High
street was only one block In length, north
Of block !, Heights addition, and is In re.
ality an extension of Pine.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1899-12-27

lT IS announced that the railroads will
advance freight rates all along the line.
They have evidently made up their minds
TO "tap" shippers and stop the game.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1899-12-27

DROP handful OF twenties in either
the real estate or mining slot and draw
out q stake for life.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1899-12-27

THE MINER is a trfe coy about pub.
fishing all the alleged rich strikes reported
in the Sumpter district Of late. It Is hard
enough to make the outside world believe
the truth about this rich region. So fire.
quently has the long bow been drawn in
the interest Of some mining camp, that
the public has become skeptical and Is in.
clined to attribute such stories to the pipe
dreams Of some one who has stock for
sale. But the district Is now attracting
wide attention and many men have come
and seen and been convinced, and many
more are following. When the real facts
In the case are known and proven, this
will, in truth, be the greatest gold camp
on earth.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1899-12-27

lishcd last week, relative 10 the change of
name OF a street to Pine, II should have
been High instead Of Summit. Old High
street was only one block In length, north
oi block !, Heights addition, and is In fe.
ality an extension OF Pine.
" the newspapers could do the work,
the Hilgard. Granite road would be sure
thing, for all OF them In these parts are
pushing this good thing along. II really
looks as II the line will be constructed
and work begin next season. II so, an.
other rich section OF country will be rap.
Idly developed.
THOUGH many officers have died, some
perhaps aS q result 0t the war, General
lawton Is the FIRST commanding officer of
American forces TO I've killed In battle
since the war with Spain bcgan-a won.
deriul record. Tie had the reputation Of
being the pcrsoniiica.ion Of courage, and
one ot the most skilliul officers In the
army, a reputation won In the civil war
and added TO In many Indian campaigns.
ONE man lost his nerve and forfeited
sioo paid as earnest money on piece OF
Sumptcf property. The bargain was
taken by another and In two weeks the
former recovered both his nerve and judg.
meat, Offered $500 advance over the origi.
nal price, which was firmly declined by
the new owner. tie who hesitates and
wobbes on real estate deal In this town
is lost.
GENERAL Charles s. Warren Is In
Butte, Montana, his old stamping ground,
where he won fame and fortune; In time
separating from the latter, rs all bold
operators are liable 10 DO sooner or later.
But such men as the General can't I've
kept down. lie is now on the rising
wave aud will soon be on the crest again.
lnis trip Ia Butte will have a beneficial
ete,t on Sump,ef aud the bank accounts
Oi those Montana friends whom he In.
tend, 10 let In on some ot his deals here.
Electric railways are mixed up In the
proposition 10 mote of less extent. lie
viii probably he In Sumptef the latter
part OF the week.
DOES business conditions Justify the
high rents demanded and paid In Sump-
teri That Is a question which the next
few months will answer, II in the mega.
tive, rents will have 10 teadjus, them.
selves; II In the affirmative, then property
holders ATE entitled 10 share In the general
unprecedented business activity aud pros.
perity, and continue TO receive a hundred
per cent on money invested. II the latter
turns out TO bc the case, and the present
Indications point that way, every one will
he "strietiy IN it," aud no one viii be in.
clined 10 object 10 rent, taxes, freight,
water and light rates, or the price OF fuel
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1899-12-27

Entered AT the pos,offce In Sumpter. Oregon, for
transmission through the mails as second class
matter
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1899-12-27

THOSE who are planning to come to
Sumpter to engage in legitimate mining
know what they are doing, in waiting
until next spring-they don't want to get
mixed up with any "snow propositions. !"
Every indication points to the conclusion
that this class Of men will flock into the
district In large numbers. From all the
older mining regions comes the informa.
ton that Sumpter Is being widely dis.
cussed and will soon become the mecca for
men whose lives have been spent In the
most fascinating Of all callings, that Of
precious metal mining. With them, even
more than with other mortals, "hope
springs eternal In the human breast"
They know that In the Oldest quartz dis.
tricts one Is liable at any time to make
rich discovery, and that he who comes
last has almost an even chance with the
pioneer, II the district is good. Hence II
Is that the prospectors always wait until
spring. With those who expect to engage
In business or speculate In real estate, the
first on the ground usually reaps the rich
est reward, and the man In either Of these
lines who waits until spring before com.
ing to Sumpter, will be In luck II he gets
In on the third floor. Now is the accepted
time, and even now "ground floor" propo.
sitions, on investigation, are generally
found TO contain cellars.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sssss the Of 1ZhzMzzx

The state election is yet year off,
but let us now begin to talk up a senti-
ment in favor of voting the special road
tax allowed by the recent amendment
of the constitution. The agricultural
and horticultural interests of Crawford
county are such as to make a better
system of roads imperative.
The Prairie Schooner with its
freight of humanity, and the earthly
possession of its occupants can now
daily be seen part passing South and
part North. 1t is this nomadic class of
renters that are serious drawback to
the Southwest. They do not care to live
more than one season in community,
and they care little about improving
their own or surrounding conditions.
]. d. Bridges, Editor Democrat, !"
Lancaster, n. H., says, zone Minute
Cough Cure is the best remedy for
Group l ever used" Immediately
relieves and cures coughs, colds, Group,
asthma, pneumonia. bronchitis, grippe
and all throat and lung troubles. 1t
prevents consumption.
H. C. JOHNSON.
AS will be remembered by our readers,
sometime since the little son of T, L.
Wallace met with serious injury to his
right eye For time the specialist who
treated the injured member had hopes
of saving it, but later it was found that
the left eye, through sympathy became
affected and it was thought necessary to
remove the one injured, which was
accomplished successfully Monday.
The shower of meteors which recurs
every thirty three years will begin
shortly after midnight Tuesday-really
Wednesday morning. In 1888 the dis
play is said to have been wonderful, but
it is the belief of astronomers that the
group is greatly scattered and that no
such display as then need be expected
at this time, however, it will pay those
interested to watch.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11

Deputy Constable Michael, who spent
several days the first of the week at
Bonanza, one of the mining towns in
Sebastian county, on official business,
reports that prospects for total cessa-
tion of work in the mines is good as the
scabs that were imported to fill the
places of the union miners are preparing
to strike also.
You never know what form of blood
poison will follow constipation. Keep
the liver clean by using DeWitt's
Little Early Risers and you Will avoid
trouble. They are famous little pills
for constipation and liver and bowel
troubles. II. G. JOHNSON.
10 MeGinty, who in the early 90s
pitched for the Van Buren browns"
passed through the city Tuesday. Nc
Ginty, since his debute, here has become
one of the stars of first magnitude in the
baseball armament, and has been one of
the principal pitchers for the Baltimore s
this season.
DIR. H. H. Haden, Summit, Ala,
says, II think Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
is splendid medicine. prescrib it,
and my confidence in it grows with
| continued use.o It digests what you
eat and quickly cures dyspepsia and
indigestion. H. c. JOHNSON.
Among other things that the Com
mercial League should take under ad
visement is the holding of county fair
next fall. Let Van Buren offer some
attraction for our farmer friends that
they feel they have some part in. 1t
will cement the friendship between town
and country.
The young man Wilson, from Chester,
who had his legs badly injured while
stepping from an engine while in motion
and who has been under medical care at
the hospital since then, is reported i'm
proving rapidly. For time it was
feared that amputation would have to
be resorted to.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11

E. G.. ARKEBAUER' s,
VAN BUREN, ARK.
Half Gallon, Coo. Quart, 35c.
Jugs-per gallon, Zoe; half gallon,
10c. Bottle, &c. Money must accom-
pany ell orders.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11
The amount of money sent away from

The amount of money sent away from
Van Buren each year for canned
vegetables, preserves, jellies, pickles,
ETC., will run away up in the thousands
of dollars. All this money or a great
part of it-for there are Away people in
every community who believe an article
produced at home is inferior to one pro-
duced at a distance-could be kept here
by operating our canning factory. Our
Commercial League could not do any
thing that would be of greater interest
to the town than to devise means of
operating it.
There are a number of merchants in
Van Buren who, if asked by the solicitor
of any of the papers to advertise makes
a long face and puts up such a pitiful
talk of hard times as to soften the heart
even of newspaper man, winding up
with; 30, advertising couldn't do me
any good anyway-everybody knows
| m in business. - This same merchant,
let a smooth-talking stranger strike
town, will invest one to two dollars in
an advertisement on a paper bag, a
calendar or what not, and then in the
end he generally gets soaked, and he
deserves to purchase "a gold brick as
large as barn.
Rev. J. B. Stevenson leaves next week
to attend the annual conference of the
NJ E. church, South. There is no likeli-
hood that he will be returned TO Van
Buren,, although nothing would please
his congregation more than TO have him
minister to their spiritual wants for
another year. Rev. Stevenson has been
here now three years. which is longer
than a Methodist minister is generally
kept at one station. and during that
time he has enjoyed the love and esteem
not only of the members of his congrega-
ton, but of the entire community.
The moving of the wheat and corn
crop of Kansas is taxing the transport
alton capacities of this branch of the
Mo. Pacific system. and nearly every
day the yards here are iammed.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11


ever.
This weather is fine for fall blowing
~ had dyspepsia fifty seven years
and never found permanent relief till
[ used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Now
| am well and feel like a new man, u
writes 5. J. Flemming, Murray, Neb.
1t is the best digestant known. Cures
all forms of Indigestion. Physicians
everywhere prescribe it.
H. G. JOHNSON.
A regular meeting Of the city council
was held at the mayor Office last Mon
day night. No business of unusual
Importance was before the council.
Accounts to the amount of $414. 03 were
allowed and cancelled warrants to the
amount of $571. 30 ordered burned. w.
A. Briscoe was elected to fill the un-
expired term of J. w. Mckinney, re-
signed, as alderman for the Third
Ward.
LaGrippe, with Its after effects,
annually destroys thousands oi
people. 1t may he quickly cured by
One Minute Cough Cure, the on v
remedy that produces immediate re-
suits in coughs, colds, Group, bonchitis
pneumonia and throat and lung
trou bles. 1t will prevent consumption
II. G. JOHNSON.
1t is not necessary to have expensiv e
buildings in which to display the pro-
ducts of a county fair. One of the most
interesting fairs we ever attended had
only large tents for the displays. yet
they showed off very pretty. There are
several places around Van Buren, where
without great expense race track
could be constructed. There was time
when Van Buren, had interesting fairs
and there is no reason, with the increased
population and advantages, it could not
have them again.
The commissioners OF accounts met at
the court house Monday to begin the
auditing of the county accounts. AS
the last legislature passed an order re-
quiring them to audit the accounts back
for a number of years, this would
keep them busy for a much greater
length of time than any of them feel
able to stay away from their business,
and they will ask Judge Evans to come
to their relief by appointing a clerk for
this revisionary work.
The enterprising people of Uniontown
dedicated their new high school building
with. appropriate ceremonies last Satur-
day night. A number of our citizens
among them Sheriff Branson, County
Examiner Smith and Col. Sam r. Chew
went up to assist them in the dedication
ceremonies. The object of the citizens
of that village to raise the standard OF
education is a most commendable one
and we hope the enterprise will meet
with the success its promoters antici'
pate.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11
$l.oo.

One Dollar buys a Gallon of PURE
FINE WINE at
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11

Bostick & Son handle everything ir
Patent Medicines, and are prepared to
fill your receipts at lower prices thar
ever.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11
LOCAL and Personal.

Buy your states, pencils and tablets
at BosT1eK s.
The season for colds has arrived.
Cotton advanced to cents Tuesday
Marion Hatfield spent Sunday in Van
Buren,.
Earl Allen was down from Braggs
Sunday.
J. N. Brown was up from Clarksville
Monday.
Queen City Paint only 81 gallon at
JOHN O'KANE S DRUG STORE.
Cherry trees are blooming in some
places.
Vint Wallace is about again after a
sick spell.
Already holiday displays are beginning
to be made.
Chrysanthmeums are showing their
glories now.
How Are Your Kidneysf
DR.. Hobbs sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills Sam
pie free. Add, Sterling Kennedy Co., Chcago or N
Circuit court convenes week from
next Tuesday.
A dancing academy has been opened
in Hinkle Hall.
John Kerwin was over from Fort
Smith Wednesday.
Max. A. Mayer made business trip
to st. Louis Sunday.
Window Glass and Putty, at
JOHN O'KANE' S DRUG STORE.
A. H. Colgrove is home again after
an extended absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Fink were Van
Buren, visitors Wednesday.
J,h Woolum spent the early part OF
the week at Clarksville.
Mrs. L. B. East has gone to Nowata'
l. T., to visit relatives.
To Cure Constipation Forever
Take Casearets Candy Cathartie lOc or zoc
II G. G. c. fail to cure, druggists reluho ihonoS
Arch Jarvis spent Sunday in the city
visiting his brother s family.
We have been treated to some ideal
November weather this week.
Capt. H. A. Meyer was down from
Sallisaw couple days this week.
Prof. Mclean went to Sallisaw
Wednesday to play for german.
Gin Oil and Lamp Black. at
JOHN O'KANE' s DRUG STORE.
Clyde O'Bryan has a position al
Brewster s grocery establishment.
Hon. Jesse Turner returned Wednes
day from a ten-day visit to st. Louis.
E. S. Ballentine came in Saturday tc
spend Sunday at home with his family.
Miss Irene Baxter left Saturday toI
Little Rock, on a brief visit to friends.
Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
lOc. 25c. II c. c. @ fail, druggists refund money
Mrs. J. NJ. Walsh went to Little KocR
Wednesday on brief visit to friends
Robt. Knott has rented the Bushone
house in the northeastern part OF town
Mrs. Matt Wallace was up frou
Greenwood this week visiting relatives
Col. NJ. F. Locke came up from Litti'
Rock Saturday and spent few hours IL
town.
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