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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

The members of the FL. b. S. R. c.
pleasantly entertained their husbands
at a social geathering held at the resi-
dence Of Mrs Geo. I. Holt last evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

The hard times of 1896 has arous
ed all honest republicans and they
will always be found on duty, vot-
ing or working for the party that
has redeemed this country from
that condition.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

Mrs. Susan Roberts returned to her
nome in Moberly. Mo-, on Thursday
evening, after spending week with
her sons. James and William Roberts
OF Fifth street. She was very much
pleased with the Capital City.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Shepard, Mr. and
Mrs. J. L. Thompson and MISS Mary
Logan were pleasantly and exquisitely
entertained at dinner last Saturday by
Mr.. and Mrs Alex Griffin, 1929 Capital
avenue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

The post office department has
decided to place the late President
McKinley's head on the new issue
of postal cards which will appear
shortly after December I, next
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

We are glad to note that Mrs. Rosa
Fitch is able to be up after an illness
Of several weeks. She can now drive
out in the open air which we trust will
soon restore her to perfect health.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

Miss Maude Craig, who has been em.
ployed by Mrs. Geo. Poindexter who
has charge Of the Marquardt block, left
sunday morning for Topeka, Kansas
to re main indefinitely.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

Every voter in Des Moines who has
moved since he voted last fall must re-
member that he must register tomor-
row, Saturday, as 1t is the last chance.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

While it is safe to say that the
republican party will carry the state
by $1,000 this year, but if each
voter should vote it would be over
100, 900.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

MIR Phillips evidently feels that
he is in the race of lite, even if he
is not in the governors race.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01
CITY NEWS
B. j. Holmes is improving.

J. H. Nixon. Jeweler, No. 312 West
Third street, tunes Pianos and repairs
Organs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

Remember that election day is next
Tuesday vote for Cummins and all
the rest of the republican candidates.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

= county to various county ofticess
: and was elected state treasurer
three successive terms performs
ing his duties so we'll that the
people Of Iowa have called hin
higher.
Judge S. M. Weaver frons Iowa
Falls is our candidate for Judge
of the Supreme bench. He Is
able, and by his many years Of
experience on the district befseH1
will no doubt make valuable
man on the Supreme bench
Then too, he was once nonlina seta
by the republicans Of Iowa for
Supreme Judge and with the rest
of the republican ticket was de-
feated by ES-Judge Kinney.
E. c. Brown from Sheldon.
northwestern Iowa, for railroad
commissioner is successful and
influential man, and with Hon
r. c. Barrett Of Usage for super-
intendent of public instructions
who is serving his second tersn,s
and the republicans honored him
with a third term notninat3ons
hence we see that Our state ticket
is an exceptionally strong one.
Then with our. county officers1
For senator, Hon. Cassins c.
Dowell is one Of the leading
young attorneys-at-1aw. He IS
an active working repnbticauyv
was elected to the Legislature
from this county for two ssiccess-
i've terms, where he made an ex
cellent record, which with his eS-
perience and acquaintance villa
make good member of the Up
per house.
Mr., H. e. Teachont Of East
Des Moines is our city candidate
for one of the members of the
House. His biography appears.
elsewhere in this issue.
Young Emory H. English, the
bright editor Of the Valley juno
tion Express, is our other candi-
date, though young, yet he has
had much experience in public
matter. He was Representative
Stewards committee clerk.
For sheriff, Geo. II. Natter, is
asking his second term. He has
made good prudent and careful
officer and by his past experience
will no doubt do even better.
Mr.. John Mckay Sr. IS also a
for his second term
and deserves more credit then any
of the county officers that we
have yet had He kept his pronn-
is that all classes and races
should be represented, and for
the first time in the history OF
Polk county, he broke the ice and
opened the way by appointing
colored man as one of his depu-
ties, J. L. Thompson. He did
this even though several republic
cans and some of his friends OBJ
iected to colored man being ap-
pointed as clerk, but Mr. Nc
Kay has shown his honesty aud
true manhood in this matter
Let us ever be cognizant of our
friends and ready to assist Mr.
Mckay to higher political pre-
ferment, for he with his able
assistants have made one of the
best, careful and most painstak-
ing county officials that we have
had for many years.
Prof. c. c. Thornburg has
been nominated to succeed our
well-known and efficient county
superintendent, James Bre ntou,
although a young man, yet he is
we'll qualified. So we'll satisfied
was the educators Of our county
that he was accorded the norni-
nation without opposition.
Frank Morris is the candidate
for member of the board of super
visors of West Des Moines, He
has made a good record, true to-
his constituents, and has made
gallant fight for the present site
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

Mr.. Phillips, the democrat nomi-
nee for governor, says that Bryan
must shut mp or he will refuse to
put up.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

Harding Ice Cream is always best
and suits the people. Phones CAT.
762 Ninth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01
BELL BROTHERS

Dealers in coal. Orders promptly
delivered A712 East 1lth street-Local
office, 3OS West Grand avenue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

Mrs. A. 0. Smith and daughter, little
Garnet. left this morning for Carthage,
Ind, where they will make their
future home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

Rev. Robert Jackson preached at
Carbondale Sunday morning and even
ing to an appreciative audience.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

1t looks more and more like that
free silver and Bryan are things of
the past.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

Let every republican see to it that
his neighbor votes on election day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

8 to 10 q. M
OFFICE HOURS: to p. m.
, t7tOYp. III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

Over 764 West Ninth Street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01
DR.. A. G. EDWARDS.
Physician and Surgeon.

IOWA PHONE 1881 MUTUAL PHONE 4s0
tOHce) Miles Drug Store
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-01

Subscribe for the Bystander.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07

In the report made by the grand jury
to Judge Evans that body pays a we'll
deserved compliment to the efficient and
conscientious manner In which Hon. II.
L. Rogers is conducting the Office Of
district attorney.
Fred Whittlesey, who has been fol-
some months running rs Wells-Fargc
messenger on the Mansfield branch, has
returned to Van Buren, and resumed his
former position in the Wells-Fargo
Office here.
Owing to the absence Of Mrs. p. d.
Scott the Woman's Literary Club met
with Miss Maggie Wood Monday. The
study for the afternoon was Keats s
Hyperion and the whole program
as rendered was excellent.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07

j. W. Riggs is informing his friends
that he will make the race for circuit
clerk before the Democratic primaries
There is talk Of one or two more candi
dates entering the race for that office.
The steel tower for the fire bell ar.
rived the latter part of last week and
was erected last Tuesday and Wednes.
day 1t is located between the East
hotel and the Frisco tracks.
Cotton took an upward spurt Tuesday
when the monthly government report
was given out. In Van Buren, the ad.
vance netted sellers about a dollar a
bale more than it brought Monday eve.
ming.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07
HOOPS Pills are the best cathartic.

Commissioner P D, Scott and wife
left Sunday night for New York to at
tend meeting of the Woman Board
OF Worlds Fair Commissioners.
Will Shelton returned last Friday
from Lawton, Okla. to make Van Bur-
en- his home. He says he liked Lawton
pretty well, but Van Buren, better.
Sheriff Pitcock has purchased the
residence formerly occupied by G. P.
Frazer and began moving into it Tues
day. Mr.. Brodie will occupy the old
Lynch home vacated by Mr.. Pitcock.
Manager King is looking for my
Uncle from New York; to arrive at his
opera house next Monday and show
himself to an admiring public that
night.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07

At last Mondays meeting a plan fol
equipping the bell tower erected thif
week at the head Of Main street with az
automatic apparatus for giving the
alarm direct from the central Office wal
laid before tn city council. II was re-
ferred 10 the proper committee for IN
vestigation.
Cotton took another upward spur'
Thursday morning, advancing 40 points
and those who had cotton TO market
were correspondingy elated. The cause
for the advances this week was thu
making public Monday Of the govern
ment = monthly estimate which placed
the crop 4, 900, 900 bales short Of wha
was expected.
Rev.J. A. Castell, for two years pas
pastor Of the East End M. Il. church
left Tuesday with his family for Holl,
Springs, Miss. to which state he WA
transferred at the recent conferences
His friends here will be pleased to learr
that no has been assigned TO an import
ant charge at that place.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07
The City Council,

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Van Buren, city council was held at the
city hall Monday night. After the re-.
ports Of the different committees and
the allowing of accounts and cancelling
Of warrants, the council again took up
the question Of vacating the foot Of
Cane Hill street and discussed the mat.
tor at considerable length. While the
majority Of the council favor the max.
Ing of the concession to the railroad com.
pany, yet the law GU the subject, rs
presented to them, Is 80 plain that they
felt 1t would be useless proceeding to
pass such an ordinance az long as there
was any opposition by interested par
ties. It was finally decided to postpone
the matter until a future meeting,
Mayor Neal being meanwhile delegated
TO confer with Mr.. P. W. Furry with o
view TO getting the whole matter settlep
satisfactory to all concerned.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07

Col. Sam r. Chew left Monday for
st. Louis TO argue the case Of Warren
Furry Va. the Frisco Railroad before the
U. y, court Of appeals sitting there.
Mr.. Furry's case Ia too well known TO
our readers TO need recspitulation here
Lie was given a verdict Cor damages In
the U. s. court at Fort'Smith, but, as
usual tho case was appealed by the rail.
road company, Everyone here hopes
the verdict Of the lower court will DO
sustained. for the sum awarded him,
while apparently large, ia only small
compensation for The suffering he has
been compelled 10 endure and the incon'
venience he will suffer through life by
the loss Of his feet through the railroad
accident at Springdals some three years
since.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07

A special section crew has been doing
considerable work In the local Frisco
yard lately, as II making some prepare
ton for the erection Of a new depot.
Quite quantity Of ties and other ma &.
terial has also been brought here.
Crawford county will, we feel salts.
fed, make the proper kind of display at
st. Louis In 1908, but false statements
and wind will never bring this about.
But perhaps we are too ante-diluvian to
see 1t In the light that others do.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07
Health and Beauty.

A poor complexion Ia usually the re-.
suit OF a torpid liver or irregular action
OF the bowels, Unless nature s refuse
IL carried off II will surely cause i'm.
pure blood. Pimples, boils and other
eruptions follow. This Ia nature g
method Of throwing of the poisons
which the bowels failed to remove, De.
Wits Little Early Riser are world IA.
nous for remedying this candition.
They stimulate the liver and promote
regular and healthy action Of the bow.
els but never cause gripping. cramps, OF
distress. Safe pills.
CITY DRUG STORE.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07
The Best Plaster,

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain s Pain Balm and bound to
the affected parts is superior to any
plaster When troubled with lame
back or pains in the side or chest, give
it trial and you are certain to be more
than pleased with the prompt relief
which 1t affords. Pain Balm also cures
rheumatism. One application gives re-
lief. For sale by JOHN O KANE, Drug
gist.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07

O.W. Butts of Omaha, the well-knowr
commission man and purchaser Of the
Syndicate Fruit Farm, arrived here
Sunday and has begun preparations fol-
planting considerable part of the farm
In peaches, Mr. Butts expects in the
course of time to plant nearly the en-.
tire farm Of some 800 acres TO peaches
and Strawberries.
Van Buren, Is to have cigar factory
in the very near future. e. V. Visart
has associated with him Mr.. Johns OF
the Johns Photo Co. and they are ar.
ranging to open factory not later than
Jan. 1st Mr. Visart has had consider.
able experience not alone as a manafac.
turer but also as u salesman of the
weed and proposes to place on the
market cigar that should meet with a
ready sale. We wish the new firm un.
bounded success.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07
Merchants Carnival.

We are glad to announce that we are
to have merchants carnival here on
Dec. 18th, to be given by Miss Bolin
under the auspices of the Ladies Aid
Society Of the M. E. church. This kind
OF entertainment is always unique and a
line advertising scheme. We hope every
enterprise in the city will participate.
Miss Bolin comes with fine recommend
atoms from Chicago Musical College
American Conservatory of Music and
Dramatic Art, Chicago. and many
others.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07
Unclaimed Letters.
How to Cure Group.

Mr., r. Gray, who lives near Armenia 4,
Duchess county, N. Y. says: Cham
berlsin's Cough Remedy Is the best
medicine have ever used. II Is fine
children 8 remedy for Group and never
fails to cure. - When given as soon as
the child becomes hoarse, or even after
the croupy cough has developed, 1t will
prevent the attack. This should be
borne In mind and bottle Of the Cough
Remedy kept at hand ready for instant
use as soon rs these symptoms appear.
For sale by JOHN o. KANE, Druggist.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07
or Benefit TO You,

DIS. Mitchell, Fulford, Md, "'Dur.
inc a long illness | WAS troubled with
bed sores, was advised TO try Dewitt 4
witch Hazel Salvs and did 40 with won.
derful results. WIS perfectly cured
n Ia the best salve on the market. "
Sure cure for piles, sores, burns. Be-
ware Of counterfeits,
w CRY DRUG STORE.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07

MARRIED-On Sunday, Dec. LIST, al
the home of Mrs. M. R. Ward, the
bride s mother, Mr.. John Coleman and
Miss Emma Nessmith, Rev. Jno. O..
West officiating. The PRESS desires to
join the large circle Of the young cou
pies friends in wishing them happy
and prosperous married life.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07

THE Press on several occasions has
criticised our county Judge for not rush.
Ing the repair work necessary on sever.
al bridges and oulverts, In Justice 10
Judge Gross We will state that we have
been reliably Informed that he 10 doing
everything In his power 10 have this
work done. The reason for delay IL
that he has been unable up TIL recently
to get the necessary oak lumber fnr.
nished at q price within reason. lie has
finally entered into y contract with q
mill to cut the necessary lumber at a
reasonable price, and M soon as 70.
ceived the work will be done.
The Dixie Bellies Concert company,
the second attraction Of the Y. P.C.A.
lecture course, will hold the boards nt
King opera house Dec. aist,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07

There are o few business men In our
city who when approached by repre-.
sentative Of on out.of.town printing
concern take the proper view Of the
matter and refuse them the work
and give II TO the home concern which
helps support them, but there are others
for whom there Ia nothing either good
or cheap enough to DO got from the
home man, and they give their work to
the outsider who does not help support
thenl
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07

W, A. Driscoe Monday received u
check for tho ", 900 Insurance carried
by his wife " the Fraternal Union OF
America. This order has u considerable
membership here and its prompiness In
satisfying all claims Is very gratifying
10 the members.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
MISSOURI PACIFIC.

MISSOURI PACIFIC.
GOING WEST.
Daily,
no. IS Arr. 3:45 pm. Depart $50 pm,
No. 90 " SLOAN l5a.m
Daily, except Sunday.
No 243. " LIS pm. STOPS at Van Buren,.
GOING EAST.
Daily.
No. Sc Arr. LII pm. Depart, LBS DIN.
No. 81 l2l7 am, l925 a m
Daily, except Sunday
NO pa Goal Hill LOCAL. Depart at 2;sOpm
GREENWOOD BRANCH.
Daily except Sunday.
Greenwood Local Arr. las D. IN. Depart, $50 D. m,
Pullman sleepers on IS and "a. Through
tickets on sale to all points. For further inform.
alton telephone No. 81 or call on
P.J .ONEILL Agent.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07
LOCAL and PERSONAL.


w. V. Boatright will make the race
FOR county clerk.
Aaron Pritchard of Dora has been al
lowed a pension Of IS.
The compress had its first days run
this season Wednesday.
Magic Stock and Poultry Food-25c
for pound package at JOHN o KANE S
DRUG STORE.
The new ferry boat has taken the
place of the old ivan Buren,.
The usual number of business changes
will take place first Of the year.
The prospects for early primaries are
bringing the candidates to the front.
How Are Your Kidneyss
pic FREQ o %ad sefns Romody Co. chicago O. n.y.
Rev. Il. II. Lille of Paris, Tex. filled
the pulpit Of the c. p. church last Sun
day. .
C.C.C visited Van Buren, Tuesday
afternoon, his first visit in several
years
The New York Store is preparing to
change location about the first of the
year.
For all forms of cough take o KANE S
SAFETY Cough CURE-only Dimes
a bottle.
Hon. Jacob Yoes spent the past week
at Washington watching the opening Of
congress-
This week gave US some weather that
had little the appearance of winter
about II.
Hill McKenny arrived here last Fri.
day and will after this make Van Buren,
his headquarters.
O'KANE's Safety Liver Invigor.
ator, only Dimes packsge-twice as
large as other liver medicines.
Miss Gertrude Honeycutt Of Law
renee, Kas, has been the guest OF Miss
Kate Warren this week.
The me,ry.go.round and the shooting
gallery packed up and left town Monday
to seek greener pastures.
W. II. Peters and Jas. Broyles have
arranged to open Il billiard and pool
room In the Campbell building.
Don't think because You have taken many
remedies In vain that your case IL incurable.
Hoods Sarsapara has cured many seemingly
hopeless cases Of scrofula, catarrh, rheumatism,
kidney complaint, dyspepsia and general debil'
ity Take Hoods 500
Mr., and Mrs, Fayette Brodie were
down from Sallisaw u few days first Of
week visiting Mr.. Drodie's parents.
Since the installing Of the new yards
the crossing into Riverside has become
quite a dangerous one, especially at
night.
e. ID, Cochrane, we learn from reli'
able sources, will enter tho race for
circuit clerk and should prove u strong
candidate.
wANTED-sEvERAL PERSONS OF CHAR.
Z aoter and good reputation IN each state Zone IN
this county rcquIrcd) 10 represent and advertise
Old established, wealthy business house OF s0l.
10 financial standing. Salary, slS weekly, WIN
oxponscg additional, oil payable III cash oaoh
wednesday direct from head Offices Horse ana
carrlngc furnished, when necessary. References
Enclose selfnddrcsscd, stamped envelope Man
agcr $40 Caxton Building, Chicago
Park Crutcher has stated to his
friends that no will make the race for
representative before the Democratic
primary.
John Coughlan, who has been quite
III at the home Of his daughter, Mrs. T.
W, Edmondson, IL reported consider
ably improved,
MY Uncle from New York Will
appear behind tho footlights ut King
opera house shortly. The advance
hangers were put up Monday
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07
We Tell no Secrets.

It's an open secret that Hunt 8 Light
ming Oil cures everything except broken
hearts and softening Of the brain. 20
and so cents.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07
Open Your Mouth

And swallow one. Cheathsm s Laxa-
tive Chill Tablets combine all the quail
ties of the best liquid chill tonics. Dose
always ready. Dose always the same.
No cure-no pay.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07
Repent of Your Sins

And use Hunts Lightning Oil for all
pains, catarrh, neuralgia, rheumatism
cuts, burns, collie and diarrhea. Sat.
isfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. IS and 80 cents.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07

A a recent meeting Of the members Of
the Van Buren, fire department 1t was
decided to hold the annual departmental
ball at King opera house on the night Of
Dec. 31st. Our property owners will
be asked to help the department by the
purchase of tickets, and we hope they
will meet them with q liberal hand
when called on.
W. B. Crutcher has purchased the
business Of Jos. Casebeere In the Long
Bell neighborhood, Mr.. Casebeere will
devote his entire attention TO his bot.
Ting business
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07
FRISCO LINE" (sT. L. Il SD
THE COURTS,

CIRoUIT COURT meets at Van Buren, on the
\ third Monday in June and November J. II.
Evans, Judge; R. L. Rogers, Prosecuting Atty.
COUNTY COURT meets In Van Buren, on the
~ LIST Monday in January, April. July and DC.
t0ber.
DROBATE COURT meets the third Monday
K In February, May, August aud November
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07

The Van Buren, Foundry hes bssn
busily engaged the past two weeks In
casting store fronts for the buildings
being erected ct Alma by Cravens y
Or avens and ByArs Bros.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07
A Perilous Leap

From Pike Peak. ID ,l84 feet, will not
cure softening OF the brain, but q 20
cent box OF Cheatham g Laxative chill
Tablets will cure chills No cure--no
pay.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-12-07
Mistakes are Costly.

You can make no mistake by using
Hunt s cure for itch, letter, ringworm
and itching piles. No cure-no pay.