The Russellville Democrat., 1876-11-23


 the work we urged the,n to do, we might have had q nice dry town all winter.
 For good pictures, at low prices, 20 to JNo. HARrLEY's Gallery at Dardsnelle.
 The ladies of the Methodist Church South are talking of giy- ing . supper soon for the benefit of the new building, and we be- lieve they have set Thanksgiving day as the time. A good idea. We wish them success in the full est degree.
 Always have your dealings with whole -souled men. Men who advertise are always liberal, whole-souled and pubiic-spirited. Watch our columns and deal with those who advertise their busi- ness. Keep clear of the sharks who are too hide bound to patron ize your town paper.
 Our meat market continues supplied with fresh meats of all kinds, and quite often choice veg etables are offered for sale there. Our country friends should not forget that Mir. Dacus will buy vegetables and pay & reasonable price for them.
 We have to thank the genial proprietor of the Barrelle House, for substancial favors. Mr. Bar relic keeps an establishment for the entertainment of the travelling public second to none in this country, and we do most heartily recommend his house to all.
 Several of our State exchang- es were so badly blurred, so dim and indistinct that we did not at tempt to try to read them. If you think the DEMOCRAT is wor- 4hy of an exchange, gentlemen, please send us papers which we can read.
 The Third Saturday in De cember is the day fixed by law for the election of two school di- rectors to fill the place of two whose terms of office will then expire. We trust our Mayor will give due notice by proclamation, and that our citizens will choose good men to fill the places.
 The prospects of war and the uncertainty of the Presidential contest does not detract from the poetic inclinations of the av- craze Searcyite, as the effusion we publish to-day will abundantly attest. We invite our | friend to so favor us often.
 We sincerely regret to learn of the death of Esq. w. A. Strick- land, of Gumlog, which occurred near Atkins, on last Saturday night. Esq. Strickland was an old citizen of our county and was a good and useful man. Together with many friends we sympathize with the bereaved family.
 We acknowledge our indebt- edness for copy ol the address of Hon. David Walker, on "the History and Resources of the State of Arkansas" delivered at the Judges Hall, Centennial Grounds, Philadelphia, Oct. l6th, 1876.
 In the Arkansaw Traveller sof the 16th inst, Mir. Geo. k. Jamie son bids adieu to the readers of that paper and to the editorial fraternity of the State. The of flee has been leased to Messrs. H. l c. Warner & Go. We are sorry to lose you, Jamieson, but wish yon good luck in whatever you may embark.
 Only four weeks from Mon day until Christmas. You who feel like you would like to make the editor of your town paper a Christmas present can now begin to study up what it shall be. We don't mean to be particular but would just suggest that we would prefer it should not be less than a two-cent jewsharp nor more than two hundred dollar gold watch and chain.
 We know a gentleman whc came very near getting seriously hurt the other night while cross inp the rotten old hridne across