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The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19

Engineer GIBSON came home Thurs
day.
Drennen Scott came home yesterday
on ten-day sick leave.
MIS- Fayette Brodie arrived yester-
day from Ssllissw on a visit to Mrs. D..
Brodie and family.
Yes, we do Job Printing. And what 8
more you needn I be ashamed to send
our work out. 1t II stand comparison
Mr.. Robert Newell and Miss Emma
Allis Of Little Rock we're married on
Thursday evening at the residence of
Mrs Albert Wassell at Little Rock
While the report issued by the signal
service at Fort Smith showed a rainfall
from Wednesday evening to Thursday
morning Of 0. IS inch. The rainfall in
Van Buren, amounted to 10 inches.
The shooting gallery had to be moved
from the Brodie building TO tent on
the vacant lot adjoining the Tallman
Hotel The gasoline engine, which was
used TO run the targets. under insurance
rules, snnulled all insurance in the
building.
Carl SHIRLEY says that the Van Buren,
base ball team when organized will be
able to get into circuit comprising
sixteen towns-exclusive Of Fort Smith
and that nearly all of them will be
prepared to play for expense money.
This gives assurance the season will
prove a success.
We call the attention Of our readers
to the professional card Of Dr. r, B.
Corney appearing in THE PRESS. His
office is located in the Masonic Temple
and he can be reached either there or at
his home by phone, and is prepared to
render professional service in either
town or country al any hour, day or
night,
The Salvation Army hopes TO raise
g. 90 in Van Buren, during self denial
week They have divided the surround
ing towns into districts and TO the So
licitor In each is assigned the task Of
raising certain amount, Mrs, M
Mahon will solicit in Van Buren, and
we hope she will meet liberal treat.
ment.
The rain that fell from Wednesday
evening 10 Thursday morning was just
OF the kind that WAS needed, especially
in starting the strawberry plants to
growing There had been such an I'M
usual amount Of wind during the past
month that the top Of the ground was
becoming too dry and baked for the
rapid growth Of the plants,
Louie Vogel WAS 10 from his farm
Tuesday on land deal, and, like all
the farmers In town that day was wear
ing u broad smile over the fine rain that
had fallen the previous night, which he
stated would be Of great benefit to his
Strawberries and oats. or the latter he
has seven acres, which he stated was
rather backward for lack Of moisture
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19

The Tolson Stock company played at
Fort Smith this week.
The Iron Mountain psy-csr is sched'
uled to reach here Monday.
J. NJ. Harshaw is back home after an
extended stay at Mangum, Okla.
Mrs. Lloyd Peters was here this week
visiting her parents, Capt. and Mrs.
J. NJ. Baxter.
VIM. Morelock of this city has secured
the contract for constructing the new
brick bank building at Mansfield.
Our Safety Liver Invigorator is
giving splendid satisfaction. Only %
dimes package at John o Kane 8
Drug Store.
Carl SHIRLEY is one of the charter
members of the Kappa Sigma Society,
organized at Fort Smith last week.
Rev. w. A. Ross of Fort Smith filled
Rev, Pillans pulpit last Sunday, the
latter filling Mr.. Ross place at Charles
ton.
Mrs. 0. P. Ledford has let the con-
tract for another five-room cottage to be
erected in Meyer Addition, adjoining
her home.
Mrs. Walker Laster has arrived from
GAINESVILLE, and with her husband will
again become permanent residents Of
Van Buren,.
The wearers of the green were out in
full force on st Patrick's day last
Thursday. At night there was ball
at Hinkle Hall.
Mound City Paint Co.'S Horse Shoe
Paint is the best quality made by any
company. If you want cheaper paint,
we have 1t too, at 81 90 a gallon, at
John o Kane's Drug Store.
The railroad Y M y, "A. DulluluR NJ
Hoxie, Ark, was formally opened last
week. The next one to be formally
opened will be the one here.
Superintendent Tyler was in this sec
ton several days this week to hurry up
the work Of preparing this end of the
road for World s Fair business.
Work on the rebuilding Of the section
line road between Van Buren, and
Prairie Grove has been discontinued for
the present The grades on the road
have been greatly improved By Che work
done
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
A Crawford County Case.

Joe Torrent, a resident Of Van Buren,
for many years, and cripple, was yester.
day given transportation to Kansas City
by the county. He desires to enter one
of the charitable institutions there to
spend his remaining days. Torrent for
many years ran restaurant In Van Blu
rem and up to this time managed TO exc
out an existsnce. Finally his eyesight
failed him and he was no longer able to
continue the business and concluded to
20 to Kansas City for the purpose
named. Fort Smith Times,
Joe need not have gone to Fort Smith
for assistance. Had he made his wants
known to his friends In Van Buren,, Of
whom he had many he would have been
supplied with all the funds necessary to
carry him to Kansas City.
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
That v. NJ. c. A.

The Y. NJ. G. A. site has at last been
located and work at making the neces-
sary excavations will be in progress
next week. The cite selected Is the
Meyer tract, which from the first WAS
the site which supt. Tyler picked on as
his choice IL is located about two
hundred Yards east of the compress.
A surveyor was ordered here first Of the
week, snd Mr. Tedwiler, the contrac-
tor, who has just finished the construe-
ton of the Y NJ G. A. building ut
HoIie. Ark. Is now at work getting
tools and material on the ground for the
purpose of.beginning the work.
The building will be pushed to com
pletion rs rapidly as possible, now that
all details have been settled.
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19

Prof, Frank Mclean, who returned
last Friday from visit 10 the oil fields
Of the Indian Territory, reports that
there Is great excitement and much
speculation, especially ut Bartlesville,
where over hundred wells have nj
ready been sunk, The town II overrun
with spectators and investors, ana
hotel accommodation ~ almost impossi
BILE TO procure,
More than year ago, when the front
Of w. II Minor saloon was being re-.
built no had ordered some steel I.beams
10 extend across the entire front, but
the mills have been 40 much pushed
with work that these beams only arrived
n week ago Tuesday work was begun
by the foundry force taking out the old
Iron front and placing the beams In
place, When the work IL completed II
will make quite M Improvement IN tbs
looks Of the building,
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
Because he supported bill that would

Because he supported a bill that would
protect the fish In the lakes and streams
OF this county against the rapscity Of
the pot.netter Is no reason why good
men, who feel that their privileges
thereby would have been curtailed
Shout dvote against Park Crutcher In the
primary as wehave heard they state they
will do on the grounds given, As we
have before stated Mr. Crutcher worked
for the passage of this act in compliance
with largely signed petitions. Aside
from this Mr.. Crutcher, although u
young man and a Hrst-term member
made a record during the last term Of
the legislature that many a second-term
member would be proud to be able to
pointto. Without disparagemsnt to the
claims Of any other candidate Mr..
Crutcher Is deserving Of endorsement
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
Gives Health, vIgor and Tone

Herbine is boon for sufferers from
snamia. BY its use the blood is quickly
regenerated and the color becomes nor
NAL. The dropping strength is revived.
The languor is diminished, Health
vigor and tone predominant, New life
and happy activity results. Mrs. Belle
II Shirel. Middlesborough, Ill. writes
II have been troubled with liver COM
plant and poor blood, and have found
nothing to benefit me like Herbine,
hope never TO be without 1t, have
wished that ! had known of 1t In my
husband s lifetime = soc. Sold by
City Drug Store-Ross g. Meier.
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
'rrngedK AYeried.

just In the nick Of time our little
boy was saved writes Mrs W, Watkins
Of Pleasant City, q, Pneumonia had
played sad havoc with him and terri
bic cough set IN besides, Doctors treat.
ed him but he grew worse every day,
At length we tried DR. Kings New Dia.
covery for Consumption and our darling
waa saved, lie now sound and well -
Everybody ought % know it'u the only
anre cure for coughs, colds aud Nil lang
daeases. Guaranteed by \ u, Kerr
the druggist, Price SOC and u 90 Trial
bottles free,
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
Mrs. J. C. Wright Dead

Last Sunday DR.. Lucas was summoned
to Chester to prescribe for Mrs. J G..
Wright. who was then considered
seriously III with pneumonia. Tuesday
morning news reached Van Buren, that
Mrs. Wright had died the previous
evening and that her remains would be
taken TO Fort Smith that afternoon for
interment.
The deceased and her husband have
many friends in Van Buren, who extend
their sympathies to the latter in his
great bereavement.
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19

Midnight providers appear to be get
ting more plentiful again. A we'll
loaded shotgun properly used Is the
best thing for this gentry, and Its a
pity someone cannot salt one Of them
down.
Ike Rose visited Lees Creek Monday
as he stated for the purpose OF fishing
On his return he exhibited ten-pound
ham, which he claimed he took off set
hook, RI. Tallman, who was along,
grinned and the secret WAS ont The
set-hook was In Tallman s smoke house.
A number Of self.winding clocks have
been contracted for by saloons and bust.
ness houses in Van Buren,. These clocks
are wound up and regulated each day
by electricity from the naval observ-
atory at Washington, d. G, They are
connected by wire with the Western
Union office, and every morning lust
before 10 0 clock they are switched into
the circuit They are connected with
what Is called the master-clock, which
will be located In the Western Union
Office here
Saturday evenings thunderstorm
brought In its wake most disagreeable
cold Sunday and when 1t cleared of
Sunday evening as the thermometer
went down there were many anxious
faces, for the peach and other trees were
In q condition that severe freeze would
mean the loss OF this year 8 crop. Self
registering thermometers showed that
during the night the lowest point
reached had been $50, while at day
break II had again risen to go. The
wind preceding the freeze had dried
off all the moisture aud II Is thought no
great harm WAS done to the blooms.
The saloon Of the Van Buren, Liquor
company Luther Buell. manager WAS
burglarized Tuesday night Of two re
volvers and q small amount OF change
The burglar In his haste overlooked n
shot-sack containing &l5 In change. The
place WAS entered from the rear, by
breaking ont window, and the burg
larry must have been committed between
IL 100 and $3.50 o. clock, as the saloon
was locked mp by Will Vinsant just be-
fore 10 o'clock and opened by Mr..
Buell. at 2 80 on his return from attend.
Ing a meeting OF the Eagles at Fort
Smith, Our officers think this and all
the other recent burglaries are tracable
TO local talent.
There Ia some talk Of placing the
mayor and chief Of police on salary for
the coming two years and 1t Is more
than likely the question will be acted on
ut the coming and last meeting OF the
council, To make u effective the qnss'
ton will have TO be decided then, m the
new council under the law cannot make
change In the salary Of the officers
then acting, Mr. Pernot, who will be
the next mayor, iavors such n move,
which he says will rob the Office OF the
stigma often ast-unjustly perhaps
that men are arrested on trivial charges
80 that the officers may make their fees.
A salary Of $50 for mayor and t75 for
chief OF police has been suggested This
would leave profit TO the city iiall the
hnes and costa we're turned Into the
treasury,
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
Wakcful thlldren,

For n long time the two.year.old child
Of Mr. = l., Mcpherson, 80 N Tenth ~ /,
Harrisburg Pa would sleep but two or
three hours IN the early part Of the night
which made II very hard for her par
ents, Her mother concluded that the
child had stomach trouble, and gave
her half ~ one Of Chamberlain 4 S,om.
ach and Liver Tablets, which qnieted
her stomach and abe slept the whole
night through, Two boses " these
tablets have effected n permanent eur,
and she IL now we'll and strong 10,
Nnle M John q Kanes drug store,
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
LOCAL and PERSONAL.

Next Saturday is the day set for the
primary election.
Judge Cochran Of Paris, spent Tues
day here meeting the voters,
Fay Chew and family were up from
Mulberry Sunday visiting relatives.
International and Magic Stock and
Poultry Food at John o Kane's Drug
Store.
A movement Is on foot to cut the
Haroldton district of from Van Buren,
township.
Spence Heard did not leave for st,
Louis until Monday evening, owing TO
illness OF Mrs Heard.
We would be pleased to have you
telephone us any item Of news. Our
number is IS.
Carl Brodie has invested in a hand
some runabout and Is now more popular
than ever with the young ladies
Work on Chas Keith g new residence
In Baldwin addition is In progress J,
N. Stewart Is experimenting the work.
T. Z. Conyer, who had been making
quiet race for county Judge has with
drawn, leaving the field to Messrs' Fry
and Neal.
Miss Zula Ribling and her parents
expect to occupy the Ogden property
purchased last week, and will rent the
old home place.
Ifit'sa bilious attack take Chamber
lain 8 Stomach and Liver Tablets and
quick recovery Is certain. For sale at
John 0 Kane'e drug store.
There has been a change In the time
OF the Q o clock Memphis train on the
Frisco No. 90 now arrives at $40 and
No. 95 leaves at s;47
Mart Smith has moved to his recent
purchase the d r, Kennedy farmland
says he will make II the model fruit
farm Of this section,
Sumner 8, Lowery, late OF Fort
Smith, has moved TO Van Buren, to en-.
gage In the drug business with his
uncle, James Lowery.
John Dees and Miss Anna Phillips
and Luther Mason and Miss Anna PEN
son secured marriage license from the
county clerk Saturday.
We always carry full line Of Drug
gist's Sundries such M Stationery,
Combs and Brushes Spectacles, Pocket
Knives and Razors, Soups, Perfumes,
etc, At John o Kane q Drug store
Another portion Of the Meyer tract ia
being laid out for lots, the demand hav.
ing been 30 great that practically all the
lots In the first addition are taken
The Racket Store Ia now carrying In
stock Whittemores Standard Shoe
Dressings, A comparison Of prices show
difference In the Racket favor
The cars Of the Frisco bridge gang
were set out here last Sunday and they
have been Vt work this week overhaul.
ing the irestles west Of Main street
Reys, Sherman and Sitton are meet
ing with much encouragement IN their
revival meeting at the Methodist
church, The attendance has been good
all week,
The end OF the campaign for the
nomination TO Office by the Democrats
Ia drawing neigh, Only one more week
Ia LETT them TO grasp the dear people by
the hand
Capt, j NJ, Baxter has been appointed
by GOV Davis n justice OF the peace
for Van Buren, township, to fill out the
uneipired term Of the late Judge G, +,
Harvey,
The drill OF the Van Buren, Develop
Ing company ut Rudy has passed The
four hundred foot mark, They have
been passing principally through very
black slate ths week
Work Ut grading the ground leased
for hallmark waa begun Wednesday
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
Colds are Dangerous.

How often you hear 1. remarked
Its only n cold, and few days
later learn that the man IL on his bacl
with pneumonia. This is Of such CON
mon occursnce that a cold, however
slight, should not be disregarded
Chamberlain 3 Cough Remedy counter
acts any tendency toward pneumonia
It always cures and IL pleasant TO take
Sold ut John o Kane 3 drug store.
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
26 aud SOC bottles.

County Judge Falconer Of Sebastian
county. Ia an enthusiast on good roads,
and through bis efforts already several
miles Of good macadsm roads have been
built, and the county has complete set
OF up.to-date road machinery, such M
rock.erusher. steam roller. graders,
etc, II our people will continue TO vote
for the special tax We may also hope 10
get these things after awhile.
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
Stands Head.

There Is something about Hunts
Lightning OIL that no other Imminent
possesses. Others may be good. but II
IL surely the best. II does all you recon.
mend 1t for, and more. For sprains,
cuts, Bruises, burns. aches and pains II
has no equal on earth. II stands head
on my medicine shelf, Sincerely yours,
7. J BRoNLow,
Livingston. Tenn.
90 and SOC bottles.
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
CURED CONSUMPTION.

Mrs. B. w Evans, Clearwater. Kan.
writes; my husband lay sick for three
months. The doctors said he had quick
consumption. We procured bottle Of
Ballard s Horehound Syrup and it cured
him. That was six years age ead s!nce
then we have always kept bottle in
the house. We cannot do without IL.
For coughs and colds it has no equal,
csc, SOC and 81 90. Sold by City Drug
Store-Ross & Meier.
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
unclaimed Letters.
makes II 90 Wvy."

We simply cant do without II. We
are not going to try, When Bobby
stubs or cuts his toe, TIA ma where's
the Lightning Oili' When Lizzie burns
her hand or arm, tia Where's the
Lightning Oilf' When little Dicks
been playing with n humble bee. It's
Where's the Lightning on" The
echo Of all our Affections IL Where's
the Lightning OilH' Its the balm that
makes the pain 20 away. Yours truly.
y CASSIDY.
Montevallo, Ala.
26 aud Soc bottles.
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19

Quite number Of Van Burenites
have joined the Eagle lodge at Fort
Smith Judging by their appearance
the sessions OF that order must be &C.
companied by what is styled - high
old time. -
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
The Best Cough Sprup.

81. Apple, ex-probate judge, Ottawa
Co. Kansas, writes: This is TO say that
| have used Ballard $ Horehound Syrup
for years and that do not hesitate to
recommend it rs the best cough syrup
have ever used - 25c. SOC and 81. 00.
Sold by City Drug Store-Ross & Meier.
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
Well Again.

The many friends Of John Blount will
be pleased TO learn that he has entirely
recovered from his attack OF rheunat-
ism, Chamberlain \ Pain Balm cured
him after the best doctors 10 the town
(Monon, Ind had failed to give relief,
The prompt relief from pain which this
lniment affords IN alone worth many
times its cost. For sale ut John
o Kane \ drug store,
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
Invaluable for rheumatism

have been suffering for the past few
years with severe attack Of rheumatism
and found that Ballard y SNOW Lima
ment was the only thing that gave me
satisfaction and tended 10 alleviate my
pains March "a, 1902, John 9, Deg
nan. Kinsmau, H. 25c, SOC and 81 90,
Sold by City Drug Store Ross & Meier
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19

The size Of the Wood buttons one
meets on the street grows from day TO
day M the ardor Of Judge Wood q
adherants Increases,
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
Cotton Seed For Sale.

Selected for planting and feed seed.
Must be sold by March Goth. Call at the
Taylor gin W. Il. TAYLOR.
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19

Whittemore's Gilt Edge
Dressing for Ladies and
Children's Shoes; the only
polish that retains its origin
al gloss and color, Some pol
ishes crack s harden leather
but not so Gilt Edge, as it
contains oils that preserve
and soften the most delicate
leather. The regular %
cent size at 10 cents.
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19

When you want the best in Job Print
ing, ring up No. 55-that' US.
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19

When men who lay claim tobeinp
sportsmen STAY game for the mere
sake OF butchering, ~ u crowd did nj
the Point lake last week, ~ II any won
der that we hear OF pot.hunters, dyna'
miters aud METERS, The game hog Il
evidently indigenous 10 all clSsses and
those among thu silk.stockings are tn,
worst That crowd Of three met
killed over \ hundred ducks IN tive
days. They may be sporumen, but W,
hardly believe "Recrcatlon' would
class them ~ such,
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
The Courts.

TIRCUIT COURT meets at Van Buren, on the
~ Third Mondays In June and November
II Evans, Judge; r l. Rogers, Pros, Attorney
TOUNTY COURT meets In Van Buren, on the
~ LIST Monday in January April July and Oc-
tober
DRoBATE COURT meets the third Monday
i in February, May, August and November.
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19
FRISCO SYSTEM.
MO. PACIFIC.

GOING WEST.
Daily.
No IS Arrive 3O5 p IN Depart $40 p IN
No So $40 IN 9.25 m
Daily, except Sunday
No rs Arrives 400 p IN Stops At Van Buren,
GOING EAST
Daily.
No Sc Arrives Loo p m Departs Lilo p IN
No 81 ll:50p M ll55 N
Daily, except Sunday.
No. 70 (Russenyille Local. Departs at 600 a N
GREENWOOD BRANCH.
Daily, except Sunday.
Greenwood Local Arr. l:50 p. m. Depart, $40 p m
Nos. So and S. go through to Coffeyville.
Pullman sleepers on So and 81 Through
tickets on sale TO all points. For further In
formation telephone No. q or call on
". HYSES Agent.
The Van Buren press., 1904-03-19

Special Notices in the Local Columns Fire cents
a Line for first insertion, and fre cents per
line for each subsequent insertion. All locals
run and charged for at above rates until or
dsred Discontinued
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS

George k. Brothrick of Atlanta, Ga, has come to spend an extended visit with his mother and sister. who reside at the home of B. L. Hinman.
 Mir and Mrs George Hungerford spent Sunday at the home of the lat ters parents ill Ansonia.
 The Ladies' Aid society Iof the Con- gregational church will meet on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs George Boden. All those owing dues are requested to please bring or send them.
 George German of Ashley Falls, Mass, has hired himself out to William c. Hungerford as farm domestic.
 The funeral of Theron H. Page was yesterday afternoon. His remains were taken to Morris to-day for inter- ment.
 Calvin Harding. clerk at the local station, was visiting friends in Stam- ford and Bridgeport over Sunday.
 Mrs Clarence Yale of Newton Heights is confined to her home with illness.
 Harry Finn of Terryville has come to live with his father and is working at the pin factory.
 Master Frederick Slough, Jr, is re- ported on the sick list.
 Mrs Sarah Smith of New Milford, who has been visiting her son, c. B. Smith of Falls avenue, since Saturday, returned home to-day.
 James Semple, who has been con- fined to his home with rheumatism of the heart for some time and was said to be improving, recently had an other relapse.
 George A. Smith, the OakyIlle cor respondent for the Waterbury Ameri- can who has been quite sick with the grip for the last two weeks, is rapidly improving and expects to be able to resume work in few days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-07
TIMELY TOplCS.

Reid x Hughes are showing a fine line of carpets and rugs, and latest ar. rivals in wash dress fabrics.
 Good wearing ladies' vests at 19c and 21e at A. Mailhiot's. Boys fleece lined pants 19c.
 Grieve, Bisset & Holland again give their patrons chance to learn em. broidering free of charge. See their ad.
 J. B. Mulhngs x Son are unpacking cases of mems and boys clothing Some fine styles shown for spring.
 Fenner, will sell a fourteen-quart blocked tin dish pan at 22c tomorrow Only one to customer
 Miller & Peck, have all kinds of ready to wear garments for infants long and short dresses and coats.
 The spearo Credit Go at. 12O South Main street will give all styles cloth ing on rcedit, at cost prices.
 R. k. Harder & Co have two specials for Wednesday and Saturday of this week, $1 and $1.5O are the prices.
 New England watches are guaran teed to every wearer. All jewellers keep them in stock.
 The Public market has 2,000 pounds of rib beef which they are selling a Pc a pound; stew lamb, Sc.
 Read over Youmans' prices on auto mobiles and motor cycles. Sundries at reduced prices.
 This is the last week of sale o1 bankrupt stock at Currans. Note tht two bargains tonight.
 Frank, the shoeman, has fine selling shoe at $3, made with either light or heavy soles.
 F. B. O'Neill has new house fol sale on Kenyon place, price only S, ,OOO.
 Special sale on Finch's Colder Wedding whiskey at Brass City Ida our Co.'S, 65c a bottle.