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The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
Fire at Alma,

The little town of Alma was the scene
OF u costly fire last Tuesday evening.
About $3.50 P. NJ, flames were observed
issuing from large frame store build.
ing owned by Locke Hillyer and occu.
pied by a stock Of goods recently opened
by John Lake, who also had his house.
hold goods stored there until such q
time rs he conld find a suitable dwell.
Ing. The building was divided off by a
partition, and portion was occupid by
Justice of the Peace j. e. Smith and
Mayor B. Baraway az an office. But
very little little Of the stock was saved
from the burning building, and the
papers Of Mr.. Smith and all the official
records of the city of Alma went up in
smoke. Hard work on the part of the
Alma citizens prevented the fire from
spreading, being aided by having per.
fectly quiet evening
The loss on the building was estima-
ted at 81 500, and the contents ut
$8, 500. on which Mr.. Lake held insur.
ance Of 81 .000
The origin of the fire is not known.
During It's progress there occurred two
explosions, the first q can of powder
and the other can Of OIL No one was
hurt.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

THE recent volcanic disturbances In
the Windward Islands present some
matters In connection with the question
Of building a maritime canal across the
isthmus OF Nicaragua that will call for
more investigation. Nicaragua Ia and
always has been considered y hot.bed OF
volcanic and seismic disturbances.
within memory OF man there has been
a volcanic outbreak not far distant from
the line Of the canal ,as surveyed, which
competent authorities state eruptsd
matter sufficient TO have filed mp the
entire canal every ak minutes, Another
matter Of vital Importance Ia that sells.
mic disturbances will endanger the
monstrous dams which II will be neces-
sary to construct along that line. This
presents another point In favor OF the
completion OF the Panama canal, as
there Ia no record Of a single disturb
ance OF that nature occurring on the
isthmus. As we have before stated the
anestion Of an interoceanic canal IL one
that must be viewed In all its phases.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

THERE Ia q matterIwe believe the next
legislature should correct. This Ia the
giving OF justices Of the peace the power
Of police judges IN towns Of the second
class, The revenue from misdsmeanor
cases should 20 into the city treasures,
and the justices should be compelled TO
keep within the province that II Il no
doubt the trainers OF the law intended,
There Ia another matter that should be
remedied, justices should not be de.
pendent upon the payment Of fines for
their fees, II necessary reduce the
number Of trial justices, but pay them
for the work they do. Now u is only
too often The case that violAtors Of the
law are fined the minimum amount
when they are deserving Of severe pun =
ishment, because the justice feels the
culprit may pay the small fine when II
made proportionate 10 the cfense he
would be sent to Jail, and the justice
would be out In the cold.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
Frisco Line Excursions.

The Frisco System will sell excursion tickets
on the following dates
San Francisco, Calif,-lmperal Council Nobles
OF Mystic Shrine, Sell May ~ TO juno sth In.
elusive, Final limit sixty days sA7S round
trip
Portland. 0re.--supreme Lodge A. o. Y. W,
Sell May 9Th 10 June sth, inclusive. Final
limit sixty days. e5i, 10 round trip
Minneapolis, Minn.-- Annual Meeting National
Educational Association, Sell July 5th, 9th and
7th. Final limit Sept ist sN60 round trip.
Denver, Colo--Triennial Convention Interna-
tiOnal i, i. Association. Sell June ed g'd and.
oath. Final limit, July 3lst SAU round trip.
san Francisco, -Biennial Meeting Knights
Final limit sept StG. A75 round trip.
Fayetteville, Ark. commencement Excrcises
y, OLA. Sell June 18th 10 18th, inclusive. Final
limit, June 2oth si75 round trip
There are others. Ask the agent about them.
The rates are very low and limits liberal
Tickets on sale daily TO all regular tourist
points, See the undersigned II you contemplate
u trip.
P. W. FURRY, Agent Frisco Line.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
Read II In Hls Nswspap psr.

George Schaub, q we'll known Ger.
man citizen Of New Lebanon, Ohio IL "
constant reader Of the Dayton "Volks.
xeitung. - He knows that this paper
aims TO advertise only the best In its
columns, and when he saw Chamber
lain \ Pain Balm advertised therein for
lame back he did not hesitate IN buying
n bottle Of II for his wife, who for eight
weeks had suffered with the most terri
bio pains In her back and could get no
relief He saws After using the
Pain Balm for a few days my wife said
TO me, 4 feel a. though born anew,
and before using the entire contents OF
the bottle the unbsarable pains had en-
tirely vanished and she could again take
up her household duties. - He Ia very
thankful and hopes that all suffering
likewise will hear OF her wonderful re-
covery, This valuable liniment Ia for
sale by JOHN O'KANE, r. q. KERR,
Druggists,
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Gillian Yoes attended
the state convention Of the Christian
church at Little Rock this week as dele
gates from the Van Buren church.
Rev. e. A. Tabor spent several DAYS
In Van Buren, this week. Rev. Tabor
at one time prscticed law here and al.
ways finds a warm welcome awaiting
him.
Sheriff Pitcock took an insane woman
named Coleman, whose home is at
Mountainburg, to Little Rock Monday
70 turn her over TO the superintendent
of the asylum.
In many instances attacks OF cholera
morbus terminate fatally before medi
cine can be procured or a physician
summoned. The safe way is to keep at
hand reliable medicine for use In such
cases. For this purpose there Is moth.
Ing 80 sure as Chamberlain 8 Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. WE.
Bosworth of Lafayette, Ala. says: I'm
June, 1900, / had a serious attack of
cholera morbus, and one dose of Cham.
berlain s Collie, Cholera and DiarrhDa
Remedy gave me relief In fifteen min.
utes. - For sale by JOHN O'KANE, f.
q. KERR, Druggists,
A lodge Of the Fraternal Home has
been organized at Mulberry and num-
Der OF Van Buren, members of that order
went down there Wednesday evening to
assist in instituting it.
Van Buren will have no teams at the
Southwestern Firemen 8 tournament at
Kansas CITY this month, but a number
Of individual members have signifed
their intention of attending.
Rev. L. z. Finney officiated at q
wedding at the Collins hotel Tuesday
evening. The principals to this interest.
ing event were DR.. 4, B. Jones of Hart.
ford, Ark, and Miss Emma Roby Of
Fort Smith
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
v,rulsnt Cancer Cured.

Startling proof OF q wonderful "a.
vance IN medicine Ia given by Druggist
"a. W, Roberts Of Elizabeth. W. Va.
An old man there had long suffered
with what good doctors pronounced IN
curable cancer. They believed his case
homeless until he used Electric Bitters
and applied Bucklen & Arnica Snlve'
which treatment completely cured him,
When Electric Bitters are used 20 expel
billions, kidney and microbe poisons ~
the same time this salve exerts its match
less healing power, blood diseases AKIN
eruptions, ulcers and sores vanish Blt'
tara soc, Salve 25c, at JofN O'kANs s'
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

Another carload of lumber for the
Frisco depot was being unloaded yester-
day.
A gentleman named Bowden, from
Russelville, Is preparing to open fur
niture store here.
Joe Austin has been heard from
VIII Garrett received u letter from him
Thursday from La Quincy. La. saying
he had only recently heard Of the death
Of his sister, Mrs. Ward. 1t will be
remembered that at the time Of her
death an Intellectual effort was made to
locate him.
The famous case OF Warren g. Furry
for damages against the Frisco railroad
which has dragged its weary length
through all the courts, has been decided
by the highest tribunal Of the land In
favor of Mr. Furry, and his many
friends are rejoicing with him In having
won his case. Messrs Chew & Fitzhugh
Tuesday afternoon received message
from Washington announcing decision
10 favor Of their client by the supreme
conrt, and later another message WAS
received from the attorney of the Frisco
stating that the road would at once set.
tie the damages assessed.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
Saved From an Awful Fats.

EVERYBODY said l had consumption, -
writes Mrs. A. NJ Shields of Chambers.
burg, Pa. II was so low after six
months Of severe sickness, caused by
Hay Fever and Asthma, that few
thought could get we'll, but | learned
OF the marvellous merit Of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, used
II, and was completely cured - For
desperate Throat and Lung Diseases 1t
is the safest cure In the world and IL in.
iallible for Coughs Colds and Bronchial
Affections, Guaranteed bottles SOC and
81 90. Trial bottles free At JOHN
D KANEs.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

marley Anderson formerly employed
me Iron Mountain shops here, but
y" 10 the Barring Cross shops, visited
F"nds here FIRST OF the week,
warren q, Furry has moved his
|@''' He has secured desk room In the
[A% OF e, L. Matlock, where he will
pleased TO meet his friends,
An east'bound freight on the Iron
.'uo'a'n was wrecked near Little Rock
'auSy morning. Four cars went Into
r'a''ch, but no one WAS hurt,
s%penters have been ut work this
I' IN. putting u new front into the store
IIs"Mns occupied by I'd, n, Briscoe,
l""y Improving its appearance.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

Bob Taylor aud his mate quartet will
be here on the evening Of June 9th.
This will prove one Of the finest mum.
bers on the lecture course program and
should draw q large audience.
Something Ia doing In railroad circles,
What II IN and what road In backing II
no one seems to know at present. All
that Ia known In that v full railroad sur.
veying corps has begun running u line
rorth and south thro Ugh Alma. Some
say II Ia the Rock Island going TO paral.
lei the Frisco, from st Louis TO inter-
section with the Choctaw, which has
recently passed into tho Rock Islands
hands, d
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

The state and y. 8. authorities are
working hand In hand In this state.
Last week Y, 4, District Attorney
Whipple furnished Acknowledgement
Murphy with several afiidavits taken by
him for use In the prosecution Of the
meat trust when the case comes up In
Chicago. II the Encouragement can
secure evidence sufficient to warrant
the belief OF n conviction he will pro.
ceed against the meat trust under the
state law, The state attorney. general
Is under q disadvantage In that the
legislature made no appropriation for
funds TO be used In securing evidence
under the antitrust law.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
THE growth Of alfalfa hay IL receiving

THE growth Of alfalfa hay Is receiving
more attention each year from nun.
Der Of Independence county farmers.
Mr.. Y. j, Long OF Elmo has been max.
Ing the hay industry n speciality for a
number Of years, and during that time
has made n reputation as hay special
ist, growing n variety Of the tame
grasses. OF all the crops grown 1t Is
his Judgment that alfalfa Is superior
even better than timothy, The yield is
abundant. coming In very early, and
work stock thrives on 1t. Almost any
OF our farmers could grow few acres
Of this hay. and 1t IL hoped that they
will continue to give II special atten
ton. --Batesville Guard.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
School Board Elects Prlno,,.,

oo'o Elects PRINCIPAL,
Inc school board held meeting last
aoluay y y night ut which the election Of
principal came up and was settlsd Nv
the chosing of Prof. o. O. Florence ~ -,
Slarendon. Ark, to that position. Tho
e,ecilon g. . OF first assistant will come up
" the next regular meeting Miss
nessle Ewers Of Dsrdanelle was elected
meeting. az 'u''
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

SO far there have been no potato ship.
ments from Van Buren,. Our growers
are going TO walt until the "spuds
mature, 80 they can place good stock
on the market,
Ed. u. Briscoe talks flour through
this issue Of THE PRESS, and he, AZ will
be seen, guarantees prices that are
bound TO make purchasers. Don I fail
10 nee him near the head OF Main
street-wheu In town. He will save
you money on every kind OF goods.
II the city Ia TO get the fill benefit
Of the arc light at the Merrill crossing
Il should either be raised ten feet or
placed south OF the railroad track. The
object IN placing the light there was to
light up the track, m this Ia used by
nearly everyone living In the northeast
part Of town, but which is not reached
by the light as at present located.
General II. d, Armistead, clerk Of
the Y. \, court vt Fort Smith, and one
OF the best known men In this part OF
the state, WAS stricken with paralysis
| Wednesday while on a train coming
from Charleston TO Fort Smith, Hs
WAS removed from the train At LAvAcos
and given medical attention, and hiI
friends here are pleased 10 learn thA
everything Indicates that the Attacl
will pass Of without any serious aftei
effects.
As many Of our readers IA can shoult
attend the meeting OF the Cemetery As
sociation at the school house yard thil
afternoon In compliance with tho cal
publlshed In this issue. The object o.
Tho association, As might be inferred, Il
10 improve the appearance OF our GENE
tsry, and Il Ia hoped that q general Ia
tersst will be taken Ia work that 10 n
much needed
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
and $780,.
w. G. FURRY
About Cheap Assurance in the
Strongest company In the world,
The Old Rsiiabis EQUITABLE.
On q Serious Charge.
Office with + L. Matlock.

A negro named Daniel Ware, EN-.
ployed as dish-washer at the Mo. Pacific
hotel, was jailed Thursday night on a
charge of attempted criminal assault on
the person of colored woman named
Julia Benson, who claims Pine Bluff as
her home Ware Is said TO have made
two attempts, one near the Collins no.
tel and the second near the Mo. Pacific
depot. The woman's screams for help
attracted assistance in each case and
Ware was caught and placed In jail.
An examination was held before ESQ.
Davis yesterday afternoon, too late for
us to get the verdict.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
Hspsy Time In Old Town |.

I'VE felt very happy, writes r. n.
Bevill, Old Town, Va, when Buck
lens Arnica Salve wholly cured our
daughter Of a bad case OF scald head. -
II delights all who use II for Cuts
Corns, Burns, Bruises, Boils, Ulcers
Eruptions. Infallible for Piles. Only
CSC at JOHN O'KANE's s drug store.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

THE electrical engines In the power
house Of the Iron Mountain shops ut
Barring Cross have u capacity OF b96
horse power, Only one Of the four on.
gines Ia required TO furnish the power
being used now, Later on another will
be used for the lights while the remain.
ing two will be put on TO increase the
power when needed, and 10 alternate
with the machine now running.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
Filthy Tsmplss In Indie.

Sacred cows often deAle Indian TEN.
Piles, but worse yet is a body that 8 pol
luted by constipation. Don permit II.
Cleanse your system with Dr.. King q
New Life Pills and avoid untold misery.
They give lively livers. active bowels,
good digestion, fine appetite. Only csc
ut JOHN O'KANE s drug store.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

Ex.Gov. DAN W. JONES has been on.
gagged TO write a history Of Arkansas,
which Ia to form n part Of the History
Of the Louisiana Purchase, v work OF
seven volumes to be published by the
Western Historical Association Of Wis.
conain.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
Everything Comes

To those that walt, even now and then
aches and pains, Rheumatism, Cstarrh,
Neuralgia, and everything that hurts
Hunts Lightning OH keeps of every
thing except old age and death. Try It..
25 and 80 cts. Satisfaction or money
refunded.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

-, me , s ven Buren Cemetery Association a branch
~ ~ w ViliaHe improvement Club, will meet in
Ine IN scnool House yard today Saturday. prompt.
eS " W. ~ pm; All members and anyone interest.
sllv ssHet tosanization are earnestly and cordi.
enthusiasm encourage a much needed i'm nrovs. nua
ANVIL" MRS. EMILY CREEKMoRR,
sec'y Cemetery Association.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
THE COURTS,

~s,pcrIT COURT meets at Van Buren, on the
,hsi,d Monday in June and November. J, II,
~ Judge; Il L. Rogers, Prosecuting Atty.
'IsornTy COURT meets in Van Buren on the
va ut Monday In January, April. July and 0c.
'v~uopATE W., COURT meets the third Monday
IN February, May, August and November
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

THE agricultural department sends
out some valuable Information on the
subject OF irrigation. The subject is no
longer confined TO the arid country Of
the West, but II has been found that
irrigation In the humid sections pays,
This information can be had for the
asking,
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

,,,;al Notices in The Local Columns Five cents
[ A Line for first insertion, and Gre cents per
IN, for each subsequent issertion. Al locals
rn and charged Jor at aboue rates uHdi or.
lr.d Discontinued.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

The Arkansas Gazette has passed
into new hands. A controlling interest
WAS Monday purchased by j N. Heiskell
Of Louisville, G. W. and Fred Heiskell
of Memphis, aud Msxwell Coffin OF
Little Rock.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

THE announcement comes from the
swelldom OF New York TO the effect
that the Panama hat Ia no longer the
style, Recent purchasers will regret
that they didn = wait and get them at
down prices.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
Don't Become Qlacouraaaa

put use simmons Liver Purifier (tip
oot). % Many limitations Of the original,
30 oe careful and BEE THAT IT's "PURI.
siEE ana Manufactured by the A, G.
SIMMONS JR. MEDICINE co
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
v.IIROAD TIME TABLES.

MISSOURI PACIFIC.
GOING WEST.
Daily.
i. e Arr 35 pm Sgs'@ ~ pm
Eo;3 I" Sl0a.m. 9ho a'm'
F"" Daily, except Sunday,
~. a." lis p.m. stops at Van Buren,.
G0ING EAST.
Daily.
1.Tpm. Depart, l:S5 pm.
No. i0l; an, 1925 Am.
ro" Daily, except Sunday.
a.. Goal Hill Local. Depart ut ESQ pm.
PO GREENWOOD BRANCH.
Daily, except sunday.
ooa Local Arr l:l5 pm. Depart, go p. m.
breennws.oSoSa I sIeepers on IS and S. Through
Pullnlar' sale 10 all points. For further inform.
kaon @'epA'A P.J.0NKILL, Agent.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
Laugh and thu Wopld

|S,IYE |S,IEns a, with you. have ehills and You
(.h,. (i slone' Cheatham Z Laxative Chill
k,sS"., ,s,sw cures, gives M appetite and
C,,ug!h N Most convenient chill tonic
'''a' Can carry In the vest pocket,
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
LOCAL and PERSONAL.
What's the Trouble

with YOUR back, old man, Rheuma.
(ism, Too bad, too bad. | advise you
IA try Hunts Lightning Oil. 1t Is said
a be wonderful remedy.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
Pretty Tough to Scratch

MA living and relief also, Hunts
ss Will cure You Of Itch, letter
.sSworm. Itching Piles, Eczema,
usranteed by all dealers.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

hrRaQtlpnla W Ntsit ii'chuo'
. DR.. Benson expects to return to San
aptonio in about thirty days.
/ The outlook for a heavy crop OF canta.
pupes is very hattering at present.
SAVE YOUR NEcki
4 with a bottle of O KAHE's Safety
Tough Cure-2 Dimes is all it costs.
Miss Ida Walton returned Saturday
hom Mexico, Mo. where she had been
ttsnding school.
Winsow will soon get its usual quota
Van Burenites, for hot weather Is
pproaching apace.
viii Wright left Monday for Sher'
ban and other Texas points to spend u
bOnth $ vacation.
Clear Brain and healthy body are essential
u success Business men, teachers, students,
puewiv@ and other workers say Hoods sar.
lmnla gives them appetite and strength ana
ise. their work seem easy. II overomes tha'
red feeling 5s
Street Commissioner Pernot Is having
be streets in the East End put into
ood shape this week.
The new Ice cream parlor has been
osed, patronage not being sufficient
justify Its continuance.
The proposed organization Of n CO.
Rntive dry goods house q. Fort
mith Is about TO prove q failuree
Andrew Dyer Ia filling VIII WriRhts
sIsion temporarily In the grocery de-
a'tment Of the Boston Store company
Ny little son had m attack OF whoop.
hgcough and was threatened with pneu'
eonia but for Chamberlain s Cough
Iemedy we would have had u serious
ims Of 1t, 1t also saved him from sew
nl severe attacks OF Group, H. J.
1ecgPADEN, editor World.Herald, y
,.ir Haven, Wash, For sale by JOHN
kASE, Y. q. KERR, Druggists.
A colony Of silk worms have Occupied
show window OF the City Drug Store
n' week and have been attracting u
pod deal Of attention,
Judge Gross convened the regular
une term OF circuit court last Monday.
e'eral cases Of considerable import
nee were disposed Of
Van Buren, Ia 10 have an appro'
m@ Fourth Of July celebration this
% II Is time something WAS done at
ace in the matter.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

"Mssr Boiling was up from Alma
4. s'Isy making necessary preparations
N.Y. juggling his potato crop. He has
NV. su' nity acres In "spuds, - OF which
Sn Seres he has figured will run In
asgoborhood OF 100 bushels 10 the
NV Vhese are on new bottom land
(0.ss.ce M'shce Of his field will average 70
uaeh TO tho acre.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

JOB PRINTING q, s,.,iy n .i.sss. s!nS.
sd a the PRESS ofFioE Neatly, promptly
aud Al living rates Once np'atAtrs IA tho Wood
Block No 1os Main Street.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
FRISCO LINE" (sT. l.. 4 8. F.)

FRISCO LINE" tsr. L.. q s.Fj
GOING NORTH.
usu 237 q. m.
TO- Eastern Express 94S Sp, m,
No. q St Louis Limited Coy D. m.
" a. Local Freight oWa. m
No. " GOING SOUTH.
Nal, l:l0 a. IN.
Eo fort Smith Passenger E52 p. IN.
ee' Texas Limited lGls q. m.
70 a. a. Iocal Freight Cos p. IN.
~ r..,ns s and 40 run daily except Sunday, bal.
Pee Isssp rna seepers and reclining chair cars on
! ra,b rmarnnSb trains Through tickets on sale TO
4 points. .,,or .s,, unon or address
fo' 'a'' r. W. FURRY. Tkt. Agt.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07

Mrs, Peck Garrett has gone on visit
b relatives in Kentucky.
Miss. Myrtle Bruun left Monday for
krssdelphis to visit friends.
Dr.. Benson expects to return to San
lptonio in about thirty days,
The outlook for a heavy crop OF canta.
Dupes is very hattering at present.
The Van Buren press., 1902-06-07
JESSE TURNER, Jr.
Ely AT LAW.
VAN BUREN,. ARK.

ovyicg SECOND noor from Crawford County
Bank Building.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-18
JUST COMMON SENSE.
Changed the Whole Thing.

II used coffee all my life until two
yeArs ago. whom I was forced to dis
1pntinue It," writes lady from Mem
phis, Tenn. MY health became so
&ratched that life was almost a bur-
Hen.
! suffered almost continuously with
pervous headache, dyspepsia and ex-
<Ruoiating pains IN my back. My heart
notion was very feeble, and j suf-
$efsd intensely from a feeling OF suf-
location or oppression. Was extreme
1y emaciated and debiltated, and so
nervous that the slightest exertion or
excitement would produce very dis
kressing symptoms. My physician pro-
nounced my trouble nervous prostra-
fion, and could give very slight re-.
31ef.
A friend urged me to stop drinking
noffee and try Postum Food Coffee
and note the result. My first trial was
not satisfactory, owing TO the indif-
ference OF tho cook, but the next time,
she followed directions carefully, and
! found IL decidedly good. After us.
ing II about two months, | awoke to
the fact that my bad symptoms had
almost totally disappeared, and that
my health was better than it had been
Cor six years. had no headache; my
heart troubled me only at rare inter.
walls; could eat with perfect impun,
fly; gained flesh, and was generally
much stronger than formerly.
I had discontinued medical treat
ment when l began to use Postum, and
common sense supports me in the con
piction that Postum alone was the
curative agent In my case, My chill
dren are quito fond Of IL, and take
comfort in the thought that in Postum
they obtain both food and drink and
fun no risk Of injury to their dlges
i've organs. No one has healthier
children than I, and that alone is suf
ficient to prove its value" Nam,
given By Postum Co.. Battle Greek