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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-09
California Dried Fruits.

NEW YORK, Dec s.-Dried Fruits
Evaporated Apples weak and lower,
owing to liberal supplies and lack of
buying orders California fruits steady
and moderately active. State evaporated
Apples, 6@61ac; prime 6AQ7c choice,
7A9Sc; fancy, 81a@9c. California Dried
Prunes, 312Q91ac. Apricots-Royal 13Q15c:
Moorpark,- 15@1Sc. Peaches-Peeled, POO
22c; unpeeled, 714Q10c.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-09
CONSULT
THE
FIGURES
I-2-3-4-5-6-7

Know for your
self If you are
in danger of
Heart Disease,
Apoplexy o r
Complete Pros
tisa,tion.
Nervous con-
ditions bring on
just such seri-
Gus C o II S e.
quences. B e
warned in time.
Hudyan W / | |
cure you-Hud-
yam will cure
all weak-nerye
conditions. Per-
sons who take
Hudyan become
strong and ro-
bust.
Hudyan cures
such symptoms
as headaches
Zig. y, hollow
e y e s a n d
twitching of
lids Gig. 81,
pale or sallow
complexion Gig.
81, c o a t e d
tongue Gig. ~,
palpitation and
pain over heart
Gig. p, .ndi-
gestion Zig. u,
cold extremities
Zig. 81. Hud-
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-09
Closing Grain Quotations.

Chicago, Dec Sth
WHEAT-December 665sc March, zoe;
May, T0Ac; July, 7G7sc.
New York, Dec. Sth.'
-WHEAT-Deoember,- &c., March. 76c;
May, 75Ac; July, 755sc.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-09

alton from the Government standpoint,
it is announced, is improving daily.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-09
suits. skirts and jackets
Gan extra value oifering.)

Fine tailor made suits of cheviot,
Venetian cloth. worsted, covert and
broadcloths, single or double breast
ed or tight fitting coats; taffeta silk
or satin lined; new shape skirts;
black, navy, tan, castor. brown and
light oxford gray; $19.75, $3.50,
Sl4.9o, $ll.95 and. 1926
Stylish black taffeta silk skirts
at greatly reduced prices. In all
there are u skirts, ranging in price
from $685. to $25. They are the
new habit back skirt, with open or
closed back; some trimmed with
velvet jet or fringe; tunic or plain
effects; 1913, $14.95. $3.50, $685.
and. Observation-Disclosures. .S5.OS
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-09

AGUINALDO HEADED OFF.
WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The town of
Bontoc, toward which Aguinaldo with
his bodyguard is said to be retreatlng
lies in the mountain Businesses about
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-09


Golf capes In handsome plaid and
plain effects, with hood and revers
Of plaid, fringe trimmed or tailor
stitched; yoke. of plain contrasting
colors. These capes are of the
scarce golf shawls and steamer rugs.
and sold readily at $3.50 and $14.
Last Thursday we placed on sale a
lot of women's and misses coats at
$150 and 81. Three-fourths were
sold then; we've added 25 more gar
ments for to-day's selling-kerseys
boucles and cheviots, single and
double breasted some lined through
out; $3.50 and Us values at $3.50
and. $I.50
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-09

Santa Claus is here! Came in yesterday,
the little ones. Promptly at 8 o'clock this M
afternoon FROM to o'clock. These receipt
daily.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29

Col. Sam r. Chew returned d Tuesday
from Ozark where he had been to de-
fend the striking miners recently arrest
ed at Denning for breach of peace in
attempting to prevent non union miners
from working In the mines. The case
resulted in a mistrial. the jury failing
to agree.
This is how Western editor goes for
a delinquent subscriber: I'm the be-
ginning God created the heavens and
the earth; then the editor. the liberal
adviser and the prompt paying sub
scriber-it was good; next day bliz-
zard set in and he created a man who
didn't believe in advertising; aud
another who did not take the home pa
per; then he rested. Then the devil
got into the moulding room and created
a man who takes the paper for years and
fails TO pay for 1t. After completing
that sorry job and having few Jumps
of mud left, he made the excuse for a
man who settled his subscription by
instructing the postmaster 70 mark his
paper refused
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29

Mr.. Julius A. Hofstetter, will speak
at Turner's Hall, Fort Smith at
clock. Pm. tonight on the subject
Commercial and Political Revolu-
tion, (Gewerkschaftliche and Politi-
sche Umwaelzung. The Fort Smith
Times says regarding it; 1.-The subject
is no doubt very interesting and ought
to bring full house, the more so on
account of Mr.. Hofstetter being a very
Young man and we understand that it is
his first address to an audience. Every
laboring man should hear it. Admis-
sion 25 cents.
The new stock law passed by the leg
islature. provides that cities of the first
and second class are thereby authorized
and empowered to prevent the running
at large, within their corporate limits,
of cattle, horses, swine, mules, sheep
goats, asses and other animals of like
kind; and are authorized and empow-
cred to restrain and impound any such
animals so found running at large with
in such corporate limits in violation of
any ordinance passed by such cities in
conformity with the act.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29
MuChIy Married.

Constable Martin last Tuesday arrest
ed on Roy Campbell's farm man
named John Holman upon a warrant
issued from Morrilton for bigamy and
lodged him in Jail. Sheriff Hervey
came up from Morrilton Wednesday for
the man and stated that Holman had a
penchant for marrying, having SO far
as his information reached been arrested
for three other charges of like nature at
different points, but broke Jail in each
case. Holman acknowledged that it
WAS his intention to form new alliance
here before the berry season was over.
Sheriff Hervey took the man to Little
Rock to make sure he would find him
when wanted.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29

drugs, patent medicines, paints, warm
ishes, window glass, ETC., we always
carry nice line of spectacles, pocket
knives, razors, pocket books, paper and
envelopes, perfumes, hair brushes,
tooth brushes, and many articles neces-
sary to your comfort, which we sell at
reasonable prices Call and see us, we
will much appreciate it.
Respectfully,
JOHN KANE S DRUG STORE.
Sneak thieves are abroad in the land.
Miss Tennie Watts is reported i'm
proving rapidly.
The tent photographers are arriving
with the berry season.
Adds Bryan left Thursday on rev.
enue business in the central section of
the state.
Several Van Burenites took in the
Frisco's excursion to Galveston last
Wednesday.
Mrs. Jake Mace and children are up
from Thomasville, I. T.. visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Avis Smith, Mrs. Ms par
ents.
Minor & Tinsley have received a new
gasoline engine for operating the fans
in their saloon and Melton s barber
shop.
The membership rolls of the Van
Buren, Athletic Association shows
thirty-six charter members and there
will be many more to join.
See that your doors and windows are
securely fastened before going to bed,
or you may be short some of your
earthly possessions when you wake up.
The Arkansas Valley Shippers Union
has decided to keep men at each of the
icing stations at which cars shipped
from this territory will be re-iced dur
ing the shipping season. Seven men
will be required.
Congressman McRea lost his law
library and other property to the value
of So 900 by fire last Saturday night at
Prescott. Ark. also many valuable pa
pers. The fire was an extensive one and
destroyed property in the neighborhood
of $25, 900 altogether.
At meeting held at the C. P. church
Thursday means were discussed and
programme partially perfected that will
mean perpetuation of the Home and
Hospital on more extended basis. All
the church denominations and the Craw-
ford County Medical Society will CO.
operate to make it success.
Cards are out announcing the marri-
age at the G. P. Church next Thursday
evening of Mr.. Robert E. Mcclure and
Miss Ada O'Bryan. Both of them are
great favorites in the social circle of
Van Buren,, and their friends, who are
only limited by their acquaintanceship,
will see that the occasion is made one
of the happiest in the history of Van
Buren. Mr.. Mcclure has for years
been identified with the grocery bust
ness of J. NJ. Harshaw and is thorough
business man. The number of friends
he can call his shows his standing in our
community. Miss O'Bryan, through
the fact of her having been day opera
tor at the Southwestern telephone ex-
change for number of years, enjoys
large acquaintance, and her uniform
courtesy to its patrons have made them
all her friends. In advance THE PRESS
wishes to congratulate.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29
VIII j. Pelroe Married.

Friends in Van Buren, received notice
this week of the marriage at Reese,
Ga, of Mr.. w. j. Peirce and Miss
Mary Richter of that place.
Mr. Peirce is almost native of Van
Buren, having resided here for num-
Der of years and his near relatives all
being residents of Van Buren,. His
numerous friends here will most hearth :
ly congratulate him and his bride.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29
Beauty Is Blood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar'
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
purities from the body. Begin o-dAy 70
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads
and that siclSly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25c, Soc.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29
May 2d-e to II O'Clock

Crawford County children will have a
Doll Hat and May pole exhibit in the
East End Millinery Store. Each child
is expected to make one hat or bonnet
and send as early as possible. Eve
cents admission will be charged for the
benefit of the Confederate Monument
fund. Ladies are requested to send
flowers as each child will be given a
bouquet.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29
THE COURTS.

Special Notices in the Local Columns Five cents
Line for first insertion, and fire cents per
line for each subsequent insertion. AL locals
run and charged for at above rates until or
dered discontinued.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29
For the National Baptist Societies Anniversaries
San Francisco California.

The Frisso Line will sell on May IA to
II round trip tickets to San Francisco
and return at rate of one fare for the
round trip return limit July is, stop
over will be allowed at certain points
p. w. FURRY, Agt.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29
M aking Room.

In order to make room for our i'm
mense stock of furniture which we
purchased recently we will sell:
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29
Undertaken and Funeral Director,

The Shibley g. Wood Grocery Co. of
Van Buren, will occupy the new
Hodgens building on East Cherokee
street as a wholesale establishment.
Two car loads of groceries have already
been put in. Wagner is admirably
located as wholesale point, and other
wholesale houses will be established
during the year. ar.-Wagoner Record.
Through an oversight we failed to
mention last week the marriage at Null
berry. where he has been night operator
for six months past, of Mr.. Dixon Allen,
son of Capt. and Mrs. John Allen of
our city and Miss Bertha Randolph one
one of Mulberrys fairest daughters.
While little late yet we sincerely con-
gratulate the young people.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29
ATTENTION..

Don't Trust your Photos to Agents.
Deal direct with the Artists.
We will make anyone sending us a photo a
Lfe-Size Gillette, Crayon or Pastel Portrait
Free OF charge to introduce our superior work.
Exact likeness, highly artistic finish, and
prompt return of small photo guaranteed Send
us your photo at once
hQTIcTcj IIuInM 2S3 Main ST.,
HHlIoIO uNiUN Dallas, Texas.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29

Parties calling for above will please say ad-
vertised and give date. A fee of one cent will
be charged on all advertised letters.
J. L. JARVIS. y. NJ.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29

One Dollar buys Gallon of PURE
FINE WINE at
E. G.. ARKEBAUER'
VAN BuREN, ARK.
Half Gallon, 60c. Quart, 35c
Jugs-per gallon, 10c; half gallon,
1Oc. Bottle, SC. Money must accom-
pany all orders
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full OF life nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac, the wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or ST. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
Via Mo. Pacific.
Reduced one way second class rates to Cali
fornia.points, Portland Oregon, Seattle Washing
ton and intermediate points. Call ut Iron
Mountain Ry Ticket Office.
A. HAYS, Agt
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
-
MISSOURI PACIFIC.

MISSOURI PACIFIC.
Trains qsi, 2S2, 2ss 2s4 24S and IA will carry
passengers. ,..r,.
No. 2Si. Arr. 2;45 pm. Arr Coffeyville $50 pm
Eo 29s :. $50 am. Ft. Smith 400 a m
No. 243. i" ll:25 am. stops at Van Buren,
GOING EAST.
No 2s2. Arr. 1885 pm. Arr, Little Rock 755 pm
No. 234. " 1850 a.m 2l5 pm,
No pa. Lv 1915 pm. Coal Hill 435 pm
Trains 23l, 232. 233. 234 run daily.
trains 243 and 244 do not run on Sunday.
Through trains make stop of minutes.
GREENWOOD BRANCH
No. S66. Arr. 1l:25 a m. Stops at Van Buren,.
No 2O3s Lv. 1850 PIN Arr Greenwood 500 p m
~ Daily. except Sunday.
A. HAYS, Agent
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29
If You Want....

to Buy. Sell, or Exchange Lands
or Town Property, give mo num-
bers, improvements and price,
cash or time. II you want to
purchase let me know what you
want. will sell on reasonable
commission.
VIM. L. TAYLOR.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29
Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list of letters in the Post
Office at Van Buren,. Ark remaining uncalled
for and advertised April. 20, 1899
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29

FRISCO LINE" (sT. L. & s. F)
GOING NORTH.
No. 2. Mail El5 a. m
No g. st. Louis Limited 5:3l D. H.
No 40 Local Freight $40 a. m.
GOING SOUTH.
No l. Mail " 2.45 a. m
No s. Texas Limited 1880 a M
No SO. Local Freight $3.50 p IN.
Trains 80 and 40 run daily except Sunday bal
ance run daily.
pullman sleepers and reclining chair cars on
ali through trains. Through tickets on sale to
all points.
p. W. FURRY. Tkt. Agt
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29
$l.oO.

One Dollar buys Gallon of PURE
FINE WINE at
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29

Jim Crockett came in from Chelsea,
l. t., Thursday to look after his in
terests here for few days. He holds
a responsible position in mercantile
establishment there at present.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-29

Outside of a most complete stock of
drugs, patent medicines, paints, warm
ishes, window glass, etc, we always
carry nice line of spectacles, pocket
knives, razors, pocket books, paper and
envelopes, perfumes, hair brushes,
tooth brushes, and many articles neces-
sary to your comfort, which we sell at
reasonable prices. Call and see us, we
will much appreciate it.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-05-11

Iarac General Store. iContcrrj"umv
and Grocery stores, t"" newspapers,
Il tailor, an ARCHITECT. several painters
and paper hangers, 3 cobbIcr-, six
Il bakery, ; Blacksmith
Shops, Il shoe store, a Furniture
store, n meat marhct, Drug store,
a music store. two lIaruc-- shops, Il
stove and tin Cuisines, tWomIlliucry
stores, two Goa! and Grain Dealers,
\ Gri-t MiIi, u di-tiIIcry. a bottIing
works, Il marhiui-t, Il Dentist, tWo
Doctors, Several mu-ictcarhcr-, four
churches, Graded Schools, Il jewellery
store, / livery Stables, \ Iodgo ot
Free and accepted NIa-on-. \ camp
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-05-11
JOHN 4. SCEGI.EH.

The town OF Aliddlcburg has an
architect Of which it can well be
nroud. That builder is John +.
Stctlcr. \ cut ot his residence ap-
pears in this issue of the Posr. lie
ira. won for himself reputation
which speaks better for him than we
in feeble way can portray. In"
line, that now express hi, skill are
found in the magnificent structures
that now ,tandas living testimonials
to his work. The beautiful public
school buildings that now stand al
Freeburg, Rccd-viIlc and MiIrov,
the Lutheran Church at this place
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-05-11

and the one at Salem, this county,
the Mifilin County National Bank
and the Russell Bank, both of
Lewistown, and the large number
o! beautiful residences scattered over
this land are products of his
ingenuity. He has built up
for himself II very nice trade and
since january |, 1899 he has had ON
his boar,,S no less than L. buildings.
He j. an an active Industrious citizen
andis ever read to cncourgcall kinds
oiindu,tric, and public improve
mcnt.. \ few more men with the
amount of public spirit that Mr..
Sictlcr po--c,>c, would max" quite
a difference in the activity of our
town.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-05-11

of Sons of America, Il Grand Army
Post, Telephone Exchange, Post
Office, Several Stone MasonS Quite
anumbcrotcarpcntrrS, Tw" BARRIERS,
an insurance office, three justices of
of the Peace, Il notary Public, Il
pension board, \ Plumber, Il Plan
ing mill, brick yard, quite Il mum
her of lime kilnS, a Kerosene supply
station. two bark anG mining tie
markets, a county superintendent,
Eight College students, quit" a
number OF COLLEGE gralunt"-, a few
money lenders. the court house, III,
county Jail, a historical society, 4
graveyard, two undcrtakcr~,a "A dra'"r
in farming implements, a N'or' keep
Grand yuagcr, several school teachers
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-05-11

stow, EcgrudgingIy, but rather pre-
fer, to Give more than he owes to
other, than to take anything GROVER
charge for any work he may do. He
!. Il useful citizen to have in town
and those who need hi, services most
under stand best the real intrinsic
value of his talent. His services
are constantly required away from
home a, we'll a- here, thereby PROV
ino that his faithful services are APP
urccintc,, elsewhere Il. much H. IL
mong his ncighbors.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-05-11
AARON J. CROSSGROVE.

This special edition of the "PoSt'
would not he complete without the
likeness and ske,chot AaronJ. Cross
grove, Il painter OF more than "rdl-
nary skill and ingenuity. Besides
being Il painter of ability, he Is Il
handy man ON every occasion You
need attention. to some matter winch
requires skill. lie is also Il paper
hanger secon.! to none in this section.
Always iovial and conge"laI, he
never torgcts that lac as citizen i
one of the representatives of human
kind and as such owes to his
fellow beings "A Just equivalent OF
time and talent which he never be-
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-05-11
HAIiI,ER SiNO>IO\.

SwinctorI has Il ncw merchant IN
the person of Barber Simomton, u
Young man OF sterling qualities, who
hail. from Miillinbmg. He Is, how
ever, not stranger in this village,
haviny resided here for several wears
prior to this. He bought ont the
store OF {. ". Gr#ybill and proposes
to run anup-to-dltc store. lie Will
close ont the shoe branch othi> -tor"
and will partition of the rear OF th"
store and make an eating room there.
TLi, will make an excellent lunch
counter and will attract many a
customer for quick lunch or Il
plate Of oysters or plate OF cream.
He already ha, reputation for
making excellent cream and ne Will
do all in hi- power To enhance that
reputation. He is keeping a full
line Of groceries and will keep a
fresh supply always ON hand. He
believes in judicious advertising and
hence the people in thi- vicinity will
know what he has to offer. ",
predict for hima brilliant and sue
c,ssiul future.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-05-11
WN-IINCIuN UOr~U.

WiIIiam-port and lG5 miles to
Philadelphia thc metropolis of the
state and one OF the oldest settle
mcnts ON the American Continent.
Middlcburg was laid out in 500 ON
the South side OF MiddIccrcck ON
the land ct John Swinclord and the
Pcnna. German name to this day l.
Swincford StcttIc. Ihc survey Of
thctown plotwa- made 10y I'rcdcri'k
Evans, Il prominent man in his day
and the iathcr-in-Iaw of George
krcamcr, at one time tine tongrc---
man from this district. In lNol Il
time the town was laid ont there were
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-09-20
A Bic Establishment.

A visit to the wholesale house of
A. Kiosk, was a revelation to this
scribe. the floor space has recently
been doubled and on every foot of
it stands piles of groceries. The
partition wall which formerly sep
arated this from w. a. Payne's
grocery house has been removed,
and all this room is now occupied
with goods. Eleven massive col
umns support the opera house
floor above, thereby rendering alb
solute safety to that portion of the
building.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-09-20
Grading Colo d ,chools.

A Representative Wis ted the open
ing and gradil Of the colored
children in the co ored Masonic
hall yesterday morning.
There were abou3 two hundred
pupils presen., lool ing neat, clean,
and intelligent. The exercises were
opened by singing, joined in heart
lily by all. The children and the
visitors enj Dyed j. very much. This
was followed wi h prayer by the
Rev. Martin, (ool.) Then the in
quiry inte the qualifications of the
pupils for the several grades was
commence an / all were surprised
to find i progress these colored
children d made in these private
schools r ifs. James Seay and
Joe Ma VS., their teachers. were
presen' d assisted Superintendent
Hend the work of grading.
I irginian" at the opera
hous ght will interest you.
I 2 race between the cele-
bra eers, John r. Gentry and
Joe . chen, takes place at Okla
no ty this afternoon. Many
a cites have gone to the
I some of whom are apt TO
J sadder but wiser men.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-09-20
THE PASSING THRONG.
"All the Worlds a Stage and Each
one Plays a Part"

Lee Stewart is in Marietta.
Edgar Wilhelm has returned to
| Colbert.
| E. B. Luke is taking in the
sights at Oklahoma City.
W. 4. Ledbetter made a busi-
ness trip to Gainesville.
Misses Lizzie Peak and Myrtle
Pirtle went to Oklahoma City.
F.. P. Bomar and NJ. w. Stark
of Gainesville are at the Whiting
ton.
Fl. j. Muldrow, Jr.. was in the
c''y y sterday evening from Tisho-
ming
: VI. Tisdal of the firm, Tisdal
- -lSdal is at Lebanon on business
uhy.
erome Whitesell, a prominent
cit zen of Lebanon, was a pleasant
caller today.
.. .. A. Whaley is here from
Gainesville. looking after his mill
ing interests.
DR.. A. A. Jones and family.
who have been visiting the family
of W. S. Wolverton, are visiting
the fair at Oklahoma City.
Mrs. G. b. Jones, who has been
visiting her ~-sister, Miss Alice
Weeks, during her illness return
ed today to her home at Shawnee.
Mayor Gardner, w. H. Murphy,
ii. E. Foster aud Stanley Bruce,
are among the number who have
gone to the races" at Oklahoma
City.
Writ Leake, special agent of the
Western Assurance company Of
Dallas, who has been here several
days left this morning for his
home.
b. b. Norris, of Commerce,
Tex, manager of the large Sass &
Crawford house in this city, was
pleasant caller at the ARDNOREITE
office today.
Will l. Drum. special agent of
the German-American Insurance
company of Topeka, Kan, was
here today and adjusted the losses
sustained in the burning of the
Simms residence.