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The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
Y. NJ. C. A. MeetlnR.

Last Friday evening meeting of the
Subscribers to the Y NJ. G, A Fund and
the citizens and railroad committees
appointed, met at the Mayor Office to
confer with Mr., Tyler regarding the
location of the proposed Y M CA.
building he presenting the Mo, Paciti c
railroad in the matter.
The meeting was presided over by
Mayor Woolum and was addressed by
several of our citizens at the conclusion
of which at the suggestion Of Mr.. l.. I. .
Southmayd the matter of location was
left entirely with Mr.. Tyler, which
makes it certain that the building will
be erected near the new yards.
Many of our citizens had hoped for q
more central location and quite num-
Der expressed themselves as willing to
increase their donation to have it more
centrally located, but it has been ap.
parent that 1t was the avowed purpose
Of the company to erect it contiguous
to their new terminals and rather than
jeopardize the erection Of building
here all will acquilsce,
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03

beginning with the first Of this month
the hours for the librarian Of the Wo-
man s Literary Club Library are from
Q 80 70 4i30 p. m Instead Of 4 to 8 p, m, 4,
as during the summer months,
Judge AT. Gross WAS In Van Buren
Wednesday and incidentally remarked
that he was n candidate for State senator
from this district before the next prim-
ary and that he expects to launch his
boom soon,
A good place for the country professor
or children living In the rural districts
10 buy their tablets pencils, ink, etc,
would be the Racket Store, The largest
distributors of this class Of goods IN all
Crawford,
Judge Gross, while In town Tuesday,
reported that there was great amount
of sickness in the mountains, most OF n
malarial order, The Judge himself has
been indisposed the greater part Of the
summer,
Under the last net Of the Legislature
u'Bob White has another month OF
undisturbed possession Of tho fields
Duck hunters should also bear In mind
that It Is unlawful TO shoot water fowls
before sunrise or after sunset.
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
Cashier Wood.

Every patron of the Citizens Bank
feels gratiied at the election of Mr.
Geo. R, Wood to the position Of cashier
OF that institution to succeed the de-
ceased cashier, Rob't E. Brown.
A meeting Of the directors of this
Bank was held last Saturday evening
and at 1t the position was rendered MIR.
Wood without a dissenting voice and
accepted. Mr.. Wood has been actively
connected with the bank as an officer
and director since it's organization and
the duties of the Office will not prove
new to him, he having filled the same
position for four years during the latter
SOS and early .90's. Mr.. Wood took
charge Of the Office on the first of the
month.
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03

There has been some duck shooting at
TIE Point lake this week.
work on Will Hawkins new residence
on Broadway has been begun.
Mrs Henry Whitaker is back from
a several weeks stay in Texas.
- Safety Cough Cure-onlv 80
D DluleS bottle at JOHN O'KANE' s
LII, Southmayd was called to Eureka
springs professionally Wednesday.
Rev Pillans has been spending a
portion of the past week at Bentonyille
II, safety Liver Invigorator-only
Dimes package at JoBN
U KANE S DRUG STORE.
Henry Steele came down from Spring.
held Mo. Monday to spend few days
with relatives.
Dr. j. II. Watson spent several DAYS
TINS week at Dallas, Tex. attending the
Texas State Fair.
Dry Goods that are the guaranteed
KIND; More we cannot say, except
ior lower prices than the rest. You
must buy from the Racket Store.
VIII Smith has been over from Fort
Smith this week taking a lay off to
overcome spell Of illness.
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
LOCAL and Personal.

A saw mill has been put in at Hay 3
gin northwest of town,
Rob l. Rogers opened his campaign
for attorney general Of the state in
White county yesterday
Window Glass and Putty at JOHN
O'KANE S DRUG STORE.
The revival at the Presbyterian church
came TO a close last Friday night,
Prof / j.. Burrows Of Altus spent
several days here first Of the week.
The foundry Monday made shipment
Of store front to Wiburton, /. T.
The Racket Store quotes lOxi Cotton
Blankets red and blue borders, SOC a
pair,
Harry Corey came down Saturday
from Long, l. T, and spent several
days here on business,
Cotton pickers from the mountains
are vending their way daily toward the
bottom cotton farms.
Mrs, John Clinkscales Of ST. Louis,
has been here during the week visiting
Mrs, W. j, Martin.
Safety Chill Tonic only 20
Dimes u bottle, and guaranteed, at
JOHN . KANE 8 DRUd STORE,
Mrs, r, B Allen and daughter, Miss
Ethel, returned Monday from an ex
tended stay at Fayetteville,
Frank Codeld late Of Mineral Wells,
Tex has accepted u position as sales
man with Y, W, Edmondson,
,,Ono noighbor told the other that
Inc Racket store was wrapping np
oars OF Clairette Soap for two.bits,
Harry Wood arrived from ST, Louis
tuesday night to spend few days In
'ne city with relatives and friends,
J'W, lliggs came up from DeQuoen
I" Time TO take IN the circus and spent
several days frat OF the week with his
family.
Racket Trade News, Might m well
,Iaye money on Dry Goods ~ Tlnwaro
Susl nv cheap on Dry Goods ~ TIN
Inc Rogers foot bali team aud the
h'gh School toam OF Fort Smith will
""'e contest on the grid,ron at T,P'
a. Park, Fort Smith today,
van Buren, IL indulging IN healthy
troWth at the present time The con
u''ohs are favorable, Furthermore that
"wlll continue.
r9f bilious attack take Chamber
" ",n y stomach aud Liver Tablets and d
1u,cN cure Ia certain, For Sale b,
Oohn o Kane,
work IN shortly 10 bo begun on
O0''o'hg to occupy tho lot between the
V"o occupied by Bo0tck & Son aud the
"ew Anheuser.Busch building,
=, II T. King aud W. Il, Taylor were
"e victims Of pick.pookots at tho cirou'
, @'ort smith lust Saturday, Mr. Kin,
wv" @ VII while Mr. Taylor was onlS
oo'hed for two wheels
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
Do Good-it pays

A Chicago man has observed that,
Good deeds are better than real estate
deeds OF the later are worthless
Act kindly and gently, show sympathy
and lend a helping hand You cannot
possibly lose by it. Most men ap-
preciate kind word and encourage
ment more than substantial help. There
are persons in this community who
might truthfully say: "My good friend
cheer up. A few doses Of Chamberlain 8
Cough Remedy will rid you Of your
cold, and there is no dadger whatever
from pneumonia when you use that
medicine, 1t always cures know
1t for 1t has helped me out many n
time " Sold at John 0 Kane's Drug
Store.
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Died,

Abbie the infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Jack, aged II months and
90 days. after lingering illness Of
several weeks, died Wednesday evening
Sept. %, 1908 at their home miles east
of Van Buren. The remains were In
tered In Gill Cemetery Thursday after
noon.
To the young parents, grandparents
and other relatives, whose hearts are
sorely grieved by the sad demise of the
little treasure they loved so we'll; be
comforted by the words Of our blessed
Saviour.
Suffer little children to come unto me- and for.
bid them not for OF such is the Kingdom Of
Heaven"
And grieve not for
Abbie the sweet little flower, so fair
Sent to you for so short awhile to love;
But God has taken her from this world Of care.
And transplsnted her In his beautiful garden
above.
Contributed by Friend.
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03

The funeral services over the remains
Of the late Mrs, Mary Plant, daughter
Of ex-senator and Mrs, James X Jones
OF Arkansas, and wife Of Mr.. Frank
W, Plant Of Minneapolis was held at
the residence Of the parents OF the de-
ceased In Washington CITY on saturday
morning last The services were held
in the house from which the deceased
went forth u lovely bride four years
ago, and the venerable clergyman who
read the service, the Reverend Doctor
Andrew Hunter OF Arkansas, now over
80 years old, ia the same who performed
the marriage ceremony on the 18th Of
April, 1899, at Mount Vernon NJ, u,
Church In Washington City.
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03

over seven hundred tickets for Fort
smith wero sold by the Frisco office
here 10 those who had business At Fort
smith circus business last Saturday
Circuit Clerk Moore thla week re'
ceivrd copIes Of tho Ncta of Arkonsas
for distribution TO those who Afe On.
titled to same
Mrs. r Clark, while returning from
church last Tuesday night missed her
footing while walking along tho Frisco
track near long.Bell addition and eas'
tuIned u severe fail which resulted IN
the breaking Of her left arm She,
however, did not realize " wns brobeh
until Dr, Lucas wae called Ia next day
and pronounced !, 49,
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03

Quorum court meets Monday to make
the tax levy for this year and make
necessary appropriations, Last Quorum
court appropriated money for bridges,
which have never been built, or any at
tempt made at beginning The county
Is In good shape financially and there
should be % hesitancy on the part Of
the justices in insisting that their former
order for bridges be carried out. If the
county is In such condition as to justify
u beginning 1t would be well to APP
propriate money to enlarge the court
house A witness waiting room and
better jury rooms should be added to the
building, IL Is wrong TO herd jurors
into little pen like cattle and make
witnesses lay around the yards corridors
and clerks Offices,
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
Located at Martins Jewelry Store.
Cures Winter Cough.

J.E. Cover l0l N Main st ottawa,
Kan, writes; Every fall IL has been
my wife trouble to catch cold, and
therefore to cough all winter long Last
fall | got for her bottle of Horehound
syrup She used 1t and has been able
to sleep soundly all night long When.
ever the cough troubles her. two or
three doses stops the cough and she is
able to be up and well " 25 SO, 81 90.
Sold by City Drug Store-W. H. Ross.
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03

A FIRE alarm Sunday called our people
TO the residence Of Mrs. r. + Brown.
where the crossing of two electric light
wires had caused little smoke. No
damage was done. About the same time
a Frisco freight engine set fire TO some
grass near the track west Of Main street
and most Of those who ran in the direc-
tion Of the supposed fire thought this
was the cause Of the alarm.
Public School.
Public schools opened Monday with
a large attendance. The assignments
to the various grades took up a good
portion of the time, but Tuesday the
wheels began running smoothly. The
following are the instructors and the
grades they teach:
Prof. O. O. Florence, Superintendent.
Miss Laura Brewer, Asst. Supt.
Miss Cecil Wilson, eth grade,
Miss Luella Blair, 9th grade
Miss Maggie Mcdee, 5th grade.
Misses Sue Quesenberry and Eva
/ Beard, 4th grade,
Misses Myrtle Brunn and Merle Jones,
3rd grade.
Miss Edith East, 2d grade.
Miss Minnie Snyder, lst grade.
CoLORED SCHOOL:
l., d. Wiley, Principal.
Lizzie w estfeld Asst, Principal
Owing TO the new building In the
third ward not being completed 1t was
found necessary to find a temporary
home for the the third grade, which
WAS divided into two sections. One,
under the tutelage of Miss Myrtle Brunn,
being housed In the room on Main street
formerly occupied by the post Office and
the other In the old photograph gallery
on South Eighth street In charge Of Miss
Merle Jones.
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
Returned to Little Rock.

From the Little Rock Democrat,
A circular has been issued from the
Office Of General Superintendent w W.
Wentz transferring Trainmaster J.F,
Sugrue from the western division 10 this
place. to relieve Trainmaster e. T. Lille
who will go on special duty for awhile
The order takes effect Oct. 1903. Mr.
Sugrue was formerly trainmaster at this
place, but was relieved about months
ago and WAS sent to the western division
with headquarters ut Oklahoma City,
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
He Learned a Great Truth,

II is said Of John Wesley that no once
aNid to Mistress Wesley 'IWhy do you
tell that child the same thing over and
over againH' John Wesley, because
once telling IL not enough, - It IL for
this same reason that you are told again
and again that Chamberlain's 3 Cough
Remedy cures colds and grip that II
counteracts any tendency Of these ds.
eaaaa 20 result In pneumonia, and that
IL is pleasant and safe to take For
sale Vt John O Kane y Drug Store,
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03

The Tolson Stock company, which
has been showing here all this week, is
reported to have given general satisfac-
tion to the theatre-going public.
Bert Walton has been at Forrest City
the past few weeks looking after the
plant Of the Walton Knox Co. there
while his father was absent on business
Permanent Muscular Strength cannot:exist
whore there is not blood strength. Young men
giving attention 10 muscular development
should bear this IN mind, Hoods Sarsaparilla a
gives blood strength and builds up the whole
system. 5S7
The ice factory was closed down for
the season last Saturday. They have
the ice house well filed, which will
carry them through the fall and early
winter.
During last Saturday evening s
thunder storm bolt of lightning struck
Il. l.. Matlock 8 residence, but did little
damage aside from shocking Mr.. and
Mrs. Matlock considerably.
IS. Matlock has accepted position
as manager of the commissary depart
ment Of the johnson County Coal Min
ing Co, Hia headquarters are at Atkins
for which point he left Tuesday,
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03

Mrs Jas, Hawkins returned home
Saturday from II month 8 visit to her
old home in Missouri
On account Of delays in the arrival of
material work on the new round-house
has been progressing rather slow lately.
The frame work for the coal shute WAS
being placed this week and the tank
erected, The turn.table is nearly com
plete. There is, apparently consider
able grading yet to be done,
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
SAVED HIS LIFE.

JW Davenport, Wingo, Ky. /, writes,
June Il. 1902 II want to tell you |
believe Ballard 4 Snow Liniment saved
my life. was under the treatment OF
two doctors, and they told me one Of
my lungs WIS entirely gone, and the
other badly affected, also had lump
IN my side don : think that could
have lived over two months longer.
was induced by friend 10 try Bal.
lard = Snow Liniment. The first APP
plicaiion gave me great relief two fity
cent bottles cured me sound aud we'll.
It Ia n wonderful medicine and recon.
mend u 10 suffering humanity - a6c,
SOC q 90 Sold by City Drug Store
w, II Ross,
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03

The many country friends OF Carr
Keller will bo pleased TO know that ne
has been given charge OF the Dry Goods
department Of tho house that always
UtJnderbuys and Undorsells the
Racket store. Mr. Keller Will give his
entire stention to this growing depart
ment of the Racket business ana win
the splendid assortment to select IRON
ho should hnd selling easy ana custom
ors plentiful
CT, Moiat Of Logan county ana MlsH
Lucy White Of Van Buren, and Thos II
vandsant and Miss Ida r. Adlyl both
of Crawford county secured Monoay
from Couoty Clerk Winfrey the neces'
aary documents to get married.
Mira, CrocRmore has decided to put
modern plNtc.glOes front IN the building
occupied by aoodIng u Butler inc
Wan puren foundry hNe the order fol
IN, iron columns, aud work on tho ih''
proyemeut viii be begun ut once
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
Made kndllng Wood OF Flno vohiole.
From Monday For, Smith time.


About II o clock Sunday morning ous
tho electric cara and one Of Goodman's
bngges colided at tho head OF the ave-
nue. The occupant Of the vehicle was
joel Burroughs, n Van Burcn gambler,
who formerly conducted game In this
city, Burroughs, according 10 tho tcsti-
mony taken before Judge Edmondson.
was In that negative state OF existence
produced by high living Ho was asleep
In hia buggy and the horse songht IA
pass between the electric car and q
trolley pole Tho buggy was squeezed
into Fragments but Burroughs was not
injured 20 any extent, The conclusion
threw him out Of the buggy aud when
he came TO his sonses and saw the wreck
and the crowd standing around his Ire
rose to tho top Of the tube and he cussed
those present with tho skill OF an artist
who WIS born an expert lle loudly pro.
claimed hls financial ability 10 indulge
In another buggy wreck n he wanted 10.
lle threatened to horeewhip the entire
crowd and ws thus threatening whom
Pleas Berry arrived and cut hls comb
abort of t0 the head This morning hs
was fined sl6 50 by Judge Edmoudson,
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
LIE BEST DOCTOR.

Rev, G, b. Horton Sulphur Springs
Texas writes, July 10, 1892 II have
used In my family Ballard s Snow lini'
ment and Horehound Syrup, and they
have proved certainly satisfactory, The
lniment il the best we have ever used
for headache and pains, The cough
syrup has been our doctor for the last
eight years, " 25c, soc, 81 co. Sold
by City Drug Store--W II, Ross,
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03

WANTED-sEVERA PERSONS OF CHAR.
acter and good reputation IN each state lone in
this county required) to represent and advertise
old established wealthy business house Of solid
financial standing, Salary s2l 90 weekly with
expenses additional all payable in cash direct
each Wednesday from head Offices Horse and
carriage furnished when necessary References
Enclose self-addressed envelope. Colonial, 33l
Dearborn st., Chicago.
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
Gained Forty Pounds IN Thirty Days

Gained Forty Pounds IN Thirty Days.
For several months our younger bro
ther had been troubled with indlges-
ton. He tried several remedies but
chased some of Chamberlain Stomach
and Liver Tablets and he commenced
taking them. Inside Of thirty days he
had gained forty pounds in flesh He Is
now fully recovered We have good
trade on the Tablets -HoILEY BROS g.,
Merchants. Long Branch, Mo, For
sale at John o Kane s Drug Store.
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
MANAGER WANTED.

Trustworthy lady or gentleman to manage
for well and favorably known house Of solid
financial standing $1,000 straight cash salary
and expenses paid each Monday by check
direct from headquarters. Expense money
advanced position permanent Address Manag,
er, SO Monon Bldg, Chicago, i'll.
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03

Mrs. Ed. B. Pierce and children of
Little Rock, were visiting with Mrs.
DR., Matt Dibrell, this week
There is an ordinance prohibiting hog
pens within the city limits, but we are
informed such pens do exist.
The Racket Store has but one price
and only dares to quote the lowest.
Who had not rather buy of concern
that allows one and all the same price.
Judge Evans spent few hours here
Wednesday en- route home from Ozark
where he had been holding court.
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
Dom, leeome plseeurased

nut uae Simmons Liver Purifier Gin
box Many limitations of the original
so be careful and ecp rnAr lr'B "ruN'
rlgR" and manufactured by the a, Z,
SIMMONS JR, MEDICINE co,
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
cu,os and Eoyor,

G,W, Writ, Nocogodohoa, Tex says
His daughter had ohills and fever for
,hreo years he could not find anything
that would help her I'LL he used lIerbine'
His wife will not keep house without H.
and cannot say too much for 1t, Que
sold by city Drug store w, II koss'
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
VAN BUREN,
MISSOURI PACIFIC.

GOING WEST.
Daily
So IS Arr. 1855 pm. Depart, 300 pm.
10 So " 5.00am. sos
Daily, except Sunday.
no. Is " 421 pm. tStops al Van BUREN,.
GOING EAsT,
Daily.
No. 56 Arr. lO55 am. Depart ll:O0 am
No 81 1000 pm, 1905 pm.
Daily except Sunday.
No. Is Goal Hill Local. Depart at 60Oam.
GREENWOOD BRANCH
Daily. except Sunday.
Greenwood Local Arr, l45 pm. Depart, 2l0 pm.
No IS goes through to Cofeyyille.
No So stops at Fort Smith.
Pullman sleepers on SO and & Through
tickets on sale to all points, For further inform.
alton telephone \ o. q or call on
W. HYNES, Agent.
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
Everything Comes

To those that wait, even now and then
aches and pains, rheumatism Catarrh,
Neuralgia, and everything that hurts
Hunt 3 Lightning Oil keeps of every.
thing except old age and death. Try 1t,
IS and so cents, Satisfaction or money
refunded
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
PRETTY Tough to Scratch

For a living and relief also. Hunt s
Cure will cure you of Itch, letter
Ringworm, Itching Piles, Eczema
Guaranteed by all dealers.
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
What's the Troubla

With your back, old man2 Rheumatism
100 bad, too bad. | advise you to try
Hunt 8 Lightning Oil. 1t is said to be
a wonderful remedy.
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03

For y plcostu, physic take Chamber.
lain stomach aud Liver Tablets,
Ensy 10 take, Pleasant Ia effect, For
salu At John q Kane d Drug store,
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
Homo and Wladom

Both aro contained In Chonlham y
Laxative Chill rabloa Try them, 20
contB, No cureanO pay,
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
Laugh and the World

Laughs with you, have chills and you
chill alone. Cheatham' Laxative Chill
Tablets cures, gives an appetite and
strength, Most convenient Chill Tonic
on earth. Can carry in the vest pocket.
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03

MIss Rhoda Crutcher Of Mississippi
county Ia visiting the family Of her
brother, Park CrptGher
Font Dotson and Miss Emilinc tiil'
more were granted marriage liconse by
County Clerk Wnfrcy Tuesday
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
Ran n Ten ponny NoIle Through Hle
Hand,

While opening box, j G. Mount,
Of Three Mile Bay, n, v ran ten
penny nail through the noshy par, OF his
hand ~ thought at once Of all the
pain and soreness this would cause me,
be says, "Nnd Immediately applied
Chamberlain spain Balm nndoccaslon.
ally afterwards 10 my surpriso It re-.
moved all pain and soreness and the
injured parts were soon healed - For
sale at John q Kane 4 Drug store,
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03

Special Notices in the Locdi Columns Fire cent
LINE for trst insertion, and t're cents pc,
line for each subsequent insertion, Ia iocai'
run and charged for at ADORE rates until o.
deted Discontinued.
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
THE COURTS.

CIRCUIT COURT meets at Van Buren on the
Y third Monday In June and November, J. H.
Evans, Judge; K. L. Rogers Prosecuting Atty,
COUNTY COURT meets in Van Buren, on the
y la Monday in January April July and Oc.
tOber
DROBATE COURT meets the third Monday
| In February May, August aud November
The Van Buren press., 1903-10-03
Unclaimed Letters.

The following Is n list OF letters IN the Pos,
once Van Buren,, ARR remaining uucalled
Tor aud advertised October g. 1903
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1903-06-01

one TO eat improper foods. II pie
is served leave the bottom crust
without apology. Treat similar
foods likewise.
(lo.) Arrange your meals so
tina, you can enjoy them. Don't
~ to cat a hearty breakfast so
early that your stomach is not a
wake. Have your hcarticst meal
1T noon or in the evening Don I
imagine that you cangrow strong
on foods that you dislike. Bet
ter fried ham and chocolate cake
with a good appetite than a health
cereal with milk and disgust.-A.
l.. Bcndict. NJ. u. in the April
Woman's Home Companion.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1903-06-01
President Roosevelt Speaks
for Good Roads.

The President made some
good points. Among other things.
he said.
Il, ~ the habi, Of road building
,ha, gives TO people permanent
greatness.
The development; OF the iron
road has bcc~ Ill that one could
wish. hn' It IL mere presumption
10 consider good railways as
substitutes for good highways.
I'VE wan, TO sec cities bull, up
hu, no, n, the expense OF the
~nuntry districts.
III the winter mcaus To the
av rage farmer long line of
liquid mn,a>ses through which
he mus, painfully force his team
i bent on business. and through
which he must wade or swim #
bent IN pleasure. II an ordinary
rainsiorm means that the farm
crs boy or girl cannot use their
b,e ycics YOU have got 10 expect
tina, those who live IN ,herural
districts will 40, find farm lie
attractive.
we should all encourage any
check TO the unhealthy tlow from
the country To the city"