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The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20
LOCAL and Personal.

Potato shipping has begun.
After 4 visit here, J. p. Dean left
Sunday for Spokane, Wash.
Window Glass and Putty at John
O'KANE S DRUG STORE.
Mrs L. r. Simpson returned Mon.
day from a visit at Little Rock,
Park Crutcher made a business trip
to the Territory first Of the week,
Safety" Cough Cure-only '2
Dimes u bottle ut JOHN o KANE S
DRUG STORE,
Mrs Fred Palmtag is here on an ex.
tended visit to Mrs, Chas, Martin,
Jasper Peeveyhouse WAS here this
week visiting relatives and friends,
Mrs, c, Il. Cordell has been visiting
Mrs, Kramer, near Lille this week
Safety" Chill Tonic-only -
Dimes u bottle, and guaranteed, at
JOHN y KANE s DRU0 STORE,
Senator Cotton spent several days
here this week attending circuit court
Mrs, Dyrenforth Of Leavenworth,
has' Is here visiting her mother, Mrs,
E, Gpson,
VIM, Morelock, the contractor, IL
Preparing TO build two brick cottages
MSalIsOw.
-, Safety Liver lnvigorator-onl
nEE,, Dimes n package at JOHN
oKANE's DRUG STORE.
Charley Smets loaded the first car OF
aew potatoes to be shipped from here
ul's season last Wednesday.
VI NJ, Imam has purchased one OF
'oe culver cottages In Meyer addition
and moved into II this week,
walter Peters WAS called TO Joplin,
"o' Tuesday by u telegram announce
''B The serious illness of his wife
V'aude Cain was up from Temple,
'H', FRAT Of the week on brief visit
" Mr. and Mrs, W, =, Woolum,
Mr and Mrs, NJ, Wolf Of North
"gh'h street, announce the engage
meol ,u OF their daughter, MIsa stella
mo''' TO Mr. Ike Hess OF Van Buron, -
W. Smith Times,
Esq II, f. W, Steinsiek Of Rudy
m" W IN town Tuesday attending court
'up squire is the busiest man In his
V'''wlck, having just received an or
O'r Tor seven Gars OF early potatoes
""en he received his summons to at'
|uu court, Rudy WAS the frat point
!" " 'ne county TO begin the shipment OF
"e spring crop Of potatoes,
wn nave been troubled for some time
s0.u u" ,nulReetion and sour stomach, y
N.Y. Mrs, Sarah W, Curtis, Of Lee,
I.Tw'; IaTw and have been taking Cham
VwGn,iIalh a stomach and Liver Tablets
h"m,on nave helped me very much Al
uW now | can eat many things that
trn"Ip ! could not, - lr You have any
tb"uulo WIN ronr stomach why not take
yoS,o tablets and got wpllY For sale by
som y Kane
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20


Mrs. Frank Carrick is visiting at COT
feyville,
Frank Anderson returned Wednesday
from stay at Eureka Springs,
Dunham Scott returned from school
at St Louis on Saturday last for the
summer,
q Esq, Steinsiek is buying potatoes at
Alma for the Walters Commission com.
pany Of Kansas City,
Col. Dick Bean of Cane Hill, was In
the city FIRST of the week shaking hands
with his many old friends. The editor
Of the PRESS has very pleasant remem.
brances of his family.
Clay Ward. went to Kansas City last
week to view the food situation and
stated on his return that II was impos
sible for person to imagine the havoc
created there by the food,
Mrs. p. D. Scott went TO st, Louis
Wednesday TO meet Mr. Scott and to
attend the Thirty-frst Rehearsal OF the
National Saengerfest In the liberal arts
building on the fair grounds,
The Weather Bureaus & crop bulletin
states that the second week Of June was
the coolest on record for that period and
that growth Of vegetation was deferred
thereby In practically oil districts east
of the Rocky Mountains,
Ism I II about time to begin making
preparations for displays at the World Z
fair next Year, Fruit Of fine quality
should be preserved, also vegetables
and the like. five are to make cred.
table display we must not wait too
long
The Fourth at Uniontown IL to DO cele
brated, M usual, with picnic this year I,
II will, as heretofore, be held under
the auspices Of the Uniontown High
School and the program will include u
march and drill In uniform by sixteen
young ladies Of the Uniontown Chris
tian Endeavor Society, orations by
Gratis Comstock and Leo Byrum, and
nm address by Hon, Lee Neal, The
Uniontown Fourth Of July picnics are
always well attended and will no doubt
be this year.
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20
A FINE WALL ATLAS FREE.
A 20x24.Inch Wall Atlas Free With
Every Years Subscription to the
Weekly Arkansas Gazette.

In order TO increase its SUBSCRIPTION
lists, the Little Rock Weekly Gazette
makes the following liberal offer, which
will be withdrawn shortly: They will
send you free with a year 3 subscription
to the Weekly Gazette one OF their wall
aliases, containing maps 20x24 inches In
size OF Arkansas, Oklahoma and Indian
Territory and the Eastern and Western
hemispheres, This map is one Of the
| best maps ever published and should be
hanging in the Office or home Of every
one. The price Of the map alone IL 81,
and the subscription price Of the Week
ly Gazette is 81, but they will give you
the two for short while only, for only
81. The Gazette IL Arkansas leading
newspaper, and publishes all the state
news furnished by experienced cores.
pondents from all over the state all the
important news OF the day, furnished
by the Associated Press. (The Gazette
Is the only paper In Arkansas getting
the full Associated Press service receiv-
ing from 30 900 TO 40 600 words OF news
each night over their own wire.) The
Gazette Is the only Arkansas paper pub
fishing full and accurate report Of the
cotton, grain. stock and other markets
all the news Of the state house the pro-
ceediDgs OF the state supreme and other
courts all the railroad news, ard II
You want TO keep posted and get all the
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Of which la only 81 per year, or 80 cents
for six months. Send your subscrip-
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The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20

An attempt is being made to raise
subscriptions for the fitting up Of base
ball park. We hope the promoters Of
the enterprise will be successful In rails
ing the needed amount, so that Van
Buren, can resume its old-time place In
the baseball world,
Ed Mclean had double duty to per-
form during the first part Of Thursday
nights band concert Owing to the
absence Of Dick Bruun, the regular
base drummer, he WAS compelled TO
beat both snare and base drums, and 1t
made him feel that ''Teddy's' siren
uous life WASH I a circumstance.
The school board last Tuesday let the
contract for the foundation for the new
third ward school building, The con.
tract calls for the completion OF this
portion of the work within thirty days
and II Is hoped TO have the building
ready for occupancy at the opening Of
the fall term Of school
The east bound passenger train No.
SO on the Iron Mountain was wrecked
Tuesday evening on trestle between
POPPING and Ozark Among the several
cars thrown from the track, was the
postal car In which two clerks were
injured, though not seriously, None
Of the passengers were hurt.
Mr. r, j. Rogers has accepted the
position Of agent for the Rock Island Mt
Hartshorne, | J. and been checked In,
His wife and daughter leave In few
days for Fayetteville and Eureka Springs
and later on will 20 TO Chicago TO spend
the summer, We are sorry TO see tbis
family leave Russellville, but trust their
lines may fall IN pleasant places In the
future, Russellville Record.
Judge Evans has not given the grass
time to grow under the feet OF the court
officials, He has been holding both
day and night sessions OF court In order
10 close II m soon NJ possible and let
those OF the Jurors and witnesses who
are engaged In farming return 10 their
work at the earliest possible moment,
The Judge hopes 10 be able 10 finish up
early next week
All about m cotton oil mills aro
springing up Why Ia II that Van Bu.
rem, with the natural advantage Of com.
peiing freight lines and its favorable
location has until now, been unable to
locate an enterprise Of this nature.
Now that Mulberry In 10 have n mill Of
that kind, tho chances aro much re.
duccd for II cuts of u territory that
raises n large amount of cotton, Salli.
saw to the west Ia also going 10 have a
mill, financed by local and foreign cap,
ital.
It'sa time worn subject, but never.
theless pertinent, when we remark that
n great injustice IL being done nll the
northeastern portion Of town by with
holding from II Are service There Il
u portion extending from Fayetteville
street east and Broadway and Easl
Main street north 10 the city limits tina,
has but two hydrants one,fourth, n
not one.third Of the town with practic
ally no protection Of any kind, But
the taxes are collected M regularly foi
these necoaaities IA from those living IL
portions Of tho town having such pro-
lection,
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20
Worst Of All Experiences.

Can anything be worse than to feel
that every minute will be your lastY
Such was the experience of Mrs. S. H.
Newson, Decatur Ala. 'For three
years she writes, II endured insuffer-
able pain from indigestion stomach and
bowel trouble. Death seemed newt.
able when doctors and all remedies
failed. At length | was induced to try
Electric Bitters and the result was mir
aculous. improved at once and now
I'm completely cured. " For Liver,
Kidney, Stomach and Bowel troubles
Electric Bitters is the only medicine,
Only SOC. tie guaranteed by F. Kerr
Druggist,
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20
That rhropning headache

"oaid qnlekly leave you, if you used
King New Lille Pills Thousands
OF sufferers nave proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches,
They make pure blood and build up
yonr health, Only 25 cents, money
back If not cured. Sold by F. G. Kerr
druggist.
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20
Startling Evidence.

Fresh testimony in great quantity Ia
constantly coming In, declaring DR.,
King New Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds 10 be unequalled. A
recent expression from T j McFar'
land Bentorvile, Va, serves M ex'
ample. He writes; ~ had Bronchitis
for three years and doctored all the time
without being benefited, Then ! began
taking DR.. Kings New Discovery, and
n few bottles wholly cured me, Equal.
ly effective IN curing all Lung and Throat
troubles, Consumption, Pneumonia aud
Grip. Guaranteed by +, q. Kerr,
druggist, Trial bottles free, regular
sizes 50c and VI 90,
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20
MISSOURI PACIFIC.

MISSOURI PACIFIC.
GOING WEST.
Daily,
No. IS Arr. ?;55p.m. Depart 300 pm,
No So " 5:00am. sos am
Daily, except Sunday.
No. IS " 100 pm. tstops at Van Buren,.
GOING EAST.
Daily.
40. So Art 1875 am. Depart, ll:Oo am
Nos 1900 pm, 1905 pm.
Daily, except Sunday.
No. 76 Goal Hin Local. Depart at 600 AN.
GREENWOOD BRANCH.
Daily, except Sunday.
Greenwood Local Arr, l:i5 pm. Depart 2lO pm.
No. S. goes through to Cofeyville,
no. 50 stops at Fort Smith.
Pullman sleepers on 53 and 81, Through
tcEets on sale to all points, For further inform.
atOn telephone NO, q or call on
W HYNESS, Agent
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20

Lees creek Is now running beautifully
clear aud we are once moro getting
clear water for use from the hydran,s,
As soon ~ the creek falls sufficiently,
tho water works company will put a
force OF men at work replacing the ma.
terial washed ont at the base OF the dam
aud prepare the dam for raising IN pre-
paraton for dry weather.
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20
Driven to Desperation.

Living at an ont OF the way place, re.
mote from civilization, family is often
driven to desperation in case Of accident
resulting In Burns, Cuts, Wounds u
GERS, etc, Lay in supply Of Bucklen g
Arnica Salve, It's the best on earth
25c, at Kerr g drug store.
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20
Cuts, Bruises and Burns Quickly
Healed,

Chamberlain Pain Balm is an anti
septic liniment, and when applied to
cuts bruises and burns, causes them to
heal without maturation and much
more quickly than by the usual treat
ment For sale by John o Kane.
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20
RACKET TRADE news

WOW often we hear the eS'
clamation, ION, that
there were the same op'
Il Il portunities for making n
success now ~ there were IN the
past tn' This will always doubt
less be the cry, and yet II has OF.
ten been refuted by the fact that
there never was any ground Tor
II, for the experience Is that no
matter what Of wonderful discov'
cry, invention and enterprise sig
nalized one generation, II became
the mother and precursor OF great
er achievements In the more ex'
banding fields Of opportunity
This notion then IL u delusion,
for Notwithstanding the marvel
Qua things accomplished IN the
past, greater marvels are always
ahead, This house feels that IN
conducting its business ON leRiti'
mate lines at u fair and reason
able recompense, II IL doing u
beneRcent work by resouing the
people from the grasp Of the Big
profit despoilers who allure with
iheir credit snare and place the
victims In the thrOldom OF their
insatiate clutches Woe IL ne
who accepts their favors' The
ledger regular IL a slave to hls
debtor and creditor, unable el Tn
or to collect or pay, lie efonehes
in the sweat.box Of fate and hope-
lessly awaits the inevitable lie
N simply laughing stock and game
and food for tho net'spoccash
leader, who fattons on the ms
fortunes Of the misguided leglons
of King Credit, There can DO
but one CHEAPEST, study our
prices and SEQ II we are not 'hat
concern,
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20
THE COURTS.

NIRCUIT COURT meets at Van Buren on the
Y AiFd Monday In June snd November, J. II.
Evans, Judge; r. L. Rogers, Prosecuting Atty,
COUNTY COURT meets in Van Buren on the
Y lst Monday in January, April July and Oc.
tOber
DROBATE COURT meets the third Monday
l In February, May, August and November
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20

Soeciai Notices in The Local Columns Fire cent
line for frst insertion, and Gre cents pei
line for each subsequent insertion. Az iocdb
run and charged (or at ADORE rates until on
lcrei discontinued.
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20

Fred palmtag came down from Tah
lequah Saturday night on n few days
yIsit TO his mother aud friends, He re-
ports himself as we'll satisfied with his
business venture At Tahlequab, Mr.
palmtag returned home Tuesday
The marriage ceremony OF Tom Yer
by and Miss ----. Ramsdell WAS solem-
nized last Thursday evening In the pres
enee Of few invited friends The
young people Ire well known and start
ont with the beat wishes Of many
friends,
There was talk OF the city purchasing
rock crushor during the spring months,
but lately not n word has been heard OF
10, We hope this state Of coma IA only
temporary and that the oouucil will see
ia way clear 10 add such n necessary
niece Of machinery TO ite stree, working
department
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20

THREE ROOM HOUSE to let In
northeastern part Of town. Apply to
l.. GRAFT.
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20
Circuit Court.

The regular June term of circuit court
was promptly called to order by Judge
Evans at an. Tuesday. As usual
no time was wasted in getting the ma
chinery Of the court in motion. The
luries empaneled were as follows:
GRAND JURY.
Il L Byars, Jas. Cooper, R L Shoe
maker. R l. Lester, John Love, NC
Cowart. II. s. Ramsden, Thos. Bush
maier, W II Shaffer, J F Wasson, r
b Allen. Geo r Wood, Jno Rankin,
Linzey Stoakes. A Shepherd and W
II Brannon.
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20
Makes Healthy Kidneys.

DR., +, A, Remley, physician and
druggist, Alvin, Tex, writes Smith
Medical Co, ~. Louis, Mo Gentle.
men Send me . or dozen OF your
Smith \ Sure Kidney Cure, am push.
ing II, Several old chronic cases cured
IN " by magic,
Price 80 cents and u LOO, For sale
by druggist.
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20
Canta|oupe Crates.

We can furnish you with Cantaloup
Crates of our own manufacture in an
quantity. Let us quote you prices befor
buying.
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20

j. r. holland has purchased a half
interest in Housely's grocery and the
two businesses have been combined,
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20

Mrs. Frank Carrick is visiting at Cot
feYYille y
The Van Buren press., 1903-06-20

Trains % and 40 run daily except Sunday, bal.
snce run daily
Pullman sleepers and reclining chair cars on
all through trains Through tickets on sale to
ell points.
=, w. FURRY. Tkt. Agt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
THE RALLNAYNORLD
Compiled BY ARTHUR g. LEWIS.

Mr.. Willard Kells. who recently left the
Erie and became connected with the Stand
ard Oil Comp ny. has Eeen appointed
master mechanic Of the Leh'sh Valley at
in place hobs Of n 5 GR Of
Beafa of a ana nns IS rs
to retire from the position Of president t
the next annual meeting; It Is believed
yice-president and general counsel. Mr..
Mr.. ". w ". Mackall has been elected
+ The fourteenth annual meeting Of the
be held at Niagara Falls. June 80. 4th
Two hundred thousand dollars bias has been e IN
EXpostion to cover the expenses tbat w, Of the
Mr.. r, l.. Dore has been appointed
a sfa a5u rEe nnd CT as Xsena
freight agents office Of the Baltimore and
NJ; 3; +; Caldwell y y;ee,p5es1 ss 9 Il
four Weeks European trip.
sate are and dE edaeons Of
General passenger agents Of western
break p ali records for California travel
The Wheeling and Lake Erie stock
holders have reeleefsd Mr cy df Nav
! YorR. ana s Nj. Myron I. Herricl. Mr..
6. A.. Garretson and Mr.. Robert Blick-
insderfer Of GleTeiandh hs dreotora
at ilt'' WFashington. D q. vice Mr, james 4.
du TIN he neSf t sna weeks the treo
two l50-ton electric motors, for service
are tn the i HEAVIEST ever built, and With the
three 9G-tpn motors now In use Will en-,
able the company TO haul al freight and .
to the top Of the grade without assist
General PassengeT Agent Hilton. q q the the
e saTah h' fa ssen ssfsa safasn. Q e
IN order to shorten TIE time ne. between
bPhapns ana p SeW a9 bua sH at
8 revo pam ana EY' Hesh"m"y FAILS the
New York, division, ,.s ,oo,, a,,,o,,. !
su per M T Of the Buffalo "dyIsion
of,the New York Central
Thn 9fGa %v And 2f eT
Clio for an engineering building In New
York city Is a matter Of great interest
to the members Of The he, nat to- engineer
Central Railway IN Boston. Mr., ENRIQUE
g. Crecl, the Mexican oanker, was elect
ed director to succeed Mr. Richard Oh
ney resigned Mr., Creels election. In
effect adds a fourth member to the d.
rectory representing the Mexican gov
Mr.. Il, c, Richards has resigned as
f Baitimore and Ohio, to accept a similar
position with Mr.. H. s, Kerbaugh, of
Tin The ,sI LAKE shore and the New York,
Chicago and st. Louis STOCKHOLDERS met
at Cleveland last week. Mr.. William
Rockefeller was elected q Lake Shore
director in place of Mr., G. NJ. Reid. re-
signed and Mr. u, p. Morgan and, Mr..
j. NJ Shoonmaker were. chosen dlrec-
tors of the Nickel Plate In place OF the
late Mr.. S. ~. Williamson and Of Mr., c.
NJ. Reid, otherwise tho old boards were
reelected.
w Hil n and a COLUMBIA division Of the,
PHILADELPHIA and Reading, has been npr
pointed Superintendent OF the Shamokin
division, with Headquarters at Tamaqun,
The past week brought about notable
changes In traffic situation on western
lines A majority OF the lines now have
cars to spare. since they are getting back
equipment that has been away on other
railroads tho bsst part of the winter and
spring -,
be sold at $50 With refund Of sl0 to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
Shirt Waist Suits.

These comfortable dresses are taxi
Ing prominent place in the depart
ment of Dress. They combine utility
With style. at moderate cost. Pret-
ty Chambray suits. blue, cadet and
linen; entire suit piped with white;
smart tallor-made effects. at $2.4S
Sheer Dimity Suits, piped with green.
and linen duck suits. deep tucked
waists and skirts. founce effects; two
leaders at s39S.
Variety of styles in Plain White
Linen and Madras Suits. s. to SO.
Walking and dress lengths.
Pure White Linen Suits. entire suit
nand embroidered, latest effects, SIG
and $3.50.
Pure White Linen Suits, trimmed in
cluny lace; waist deliberately trim
med !: open front or back; skirts flounce
effects; yoke and bands of cluny lace,
en- traine, dressy and refined, at $3.50
and $l5.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
g : g., @ !.
SUNDAY
SEASIDE OUTINGS
ROUND SI.O0 TRIP.
EVERY SUNDAY.
ROUND SI.00 TRIP.
Newport News, Old Point, Buckroe,
Ocean View and Norfolk, $1.oo Round
Trip. Cape Henry and Virginia
Beach, s1,s5 Round Trip,

TWO special fast trains leave Richmond
$50 a. NJ. and . A, NJ. every Sunday
parlor car attached. $50 A. M. trains for
Buckroe, Old Point Ocean View and Nor
folk via Ocean View. 9 A. M. train for
Newport News, Old Point and Norfolk.
Returning, leave Norfolk Ocean View
Railway I r. NJ. Ocean View 1880 p. NJ.
and Old Point S:l5 p. NJ. arriving Rich
mond 1918 p, M, Tickets also good re-
turning on c. & o, train leaving Norfolk
p. NJ, Old Point 4:25 p. NJ, and New
port News 4.55 p. Nj,
Passengers for Cape Henry and Vir-
GINA Beach handled on Chesapeake Tran
sit cars, new electric line. running every
half hour Norfolk to Cape Henry and
Virginia Beach. A delightful ride along
the coast In full view of the ocean.
Most attractive and delightful Sunday
outings so far arranged via, the Chesa-
peake and Ohio to tho seaside resorts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
ThaLhin7er's
Cool Dress Goods.

Beautiful Embroidered Swiss, white
grounds with colored embroidered f!g-
ures and stripes. 12hc.
Sheer Organizes. white grounds with
dainty stripes and dots. 1oc. and 121hc,
Handsome Solid Organdies. all col
ors and shades. 12Mc.
Solid colored SILK Mills. for street
and evening. 25c.
Embroidered silk Muls, all oolors.
beautiful, S7isc
27-inch silver Tissue suitings, worth
JNc. now 25c.
Solid and Stripe Mcrcerized Can
vass. soft finish and very much like
silk. sold everywhere at &c., our
price 25c.
Beautiful Blue aerges for seaside
and mountain, Soc. and 75c.
Large line OF Blue and Gray Mo-
hairs. &C.,, soc. and 75c.
Embroidered Mohairs. navy and
white and black and white. SOC. and
75c.
3s-inch Vols and Nfistrals, excellent
value. 5oc.. 75c. and 81 yard.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
Extraordinary Pricing OF
Silk Suits, SI7irfWaist Suits and Waists.
.SDeCiaI Waists Sale.

Linen Duck Waists. full blouse front
vest effect, with three deep tucks In
each side, fancy stock. plain back, full
sleeves. special as long as they last
at ST.
Sheer Linen Lawn Waists, front
trimmed with embroidery and clusters
OF tucks, tucked backs. full sleeves,
regular s1.9s value; our price $1.4s.
All the latest effects In Fancy Mad
ras Mercerzed Linen and Linen Dam
ask Waists. at $2.4s, s3.4s and 1898.
Linen Waists are the popular fad.
and what could be in better taste than
pure-linen Waist. perfectly tailored,
cluster of tucks at neck to give the
desired fulnrss; front finished with
large pearl buttons; fancy stock and
full sleeves. only s24s.
Pure-Lnen Waists, entire front
made Of deep tucks, trimmed with
large pearl buttons, fancy stock, plain
back. full sleeves. effective and be-
coming, at s3.4S.
northumberland Linen Waists.
s9.9s to $3.50.