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The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-10
IS HEREBY GIVEN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN that the following named ad- ministrators, executors. and guardi- ans have filed their accounts for settlement and confirmation at the next (April) term of the Probate Court of Pope county, in the State of Arkansas, viz:
 Ed. NJ. Langford, admir- of Martha Noel estate, final. Thomas Oates admr of Wm. Humphrey est. F. NJ. Clark admr of W. N. Cloar est. k. B. IIogins admr of B. c. Orrell est. C. W. Ewing admr of Frank Hickox est. J. W. Russell admr of Thomas Russell est. W. R. Spruce admr of S. w. Wilson est. final. J. F.. Bat tenfield admr of B. D. R. Shinn est. Ava Russell admr of $. T. Wright est. J. $. Linzey admr of Sarah Linzey est. final. Sallie IIolledger admr of k. w. Holledger est. A. F. Scarlett admr of J. S. Bowers est. final. A. F. Scarlett admr of w. F. Lewis est. final. w. B. Young admr of W. c. McCune est. J. J. Bowden admr of J. $. Bowden est. J. J. Bowden admr of J. C. Albright est. A. Cannon admr ofJ. D. Gum est. final. J. W. Pruitt admr of J. B. Gordon est. Thomas Oates ex'r of John Oates est, final. R. J. Will son ex'r of $. II. Tobey est. W. J. Faulkner and Isabella Galloway ex'r of w. Nj. Galloway est. J. G. Wal lace guardian of Rams Hays. E. II. H. Gamble gdn of Bernards heirs. W. F. Lazenby gdn of Putnams heirs. |. N. Cagle gdn of C.. l.. Ca gle. J. II. Barham gdn of Leonora Wells. T. W. Bernard gdn of Tuck CTS heirs. Bettie Bernard gnd of J. w. Bernards heirs. J. NJ. Wilson gdn of c. $. & F. E. Wilson. Susan Williamson gdn of J. NJ. X Bettie Williamson. T. J. Dare gdn of C. F. X Mary A. Motley. C. F. Reed gdn of Harkeys heirs. F. W. Par ker gdn of McArthur's heirs. J. l.. McAlister gdn off. x. Tripp. Vim. Ragsdale gdn of Vim. k. Owens. W. l.. D. Ewing gdn of $. k. Ash mores heirs. F. E. F. Brooks gdn of Hogins heirs. Pleasant Love admr of James F. Clear est final set clement. D. Love gdn of W. W. Will liamsons heirs.
 All persons interested in said es- tatcs arc notified to file their excep- tions eff any they have) on or before the second day of the next term (April) of said court or they will be forever barred from excepting to said accounts or any item thereof.
 * Witness my hand and the u. s. seal of said court this 7th
 day of February ls76.
 A. J. BAlLISS, Clerk.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-10
Soldiers additional Land
 Claims Wanted.

According to act of Congress June sth, 1872, and the amendatory acts thereto, all honorably discharged soldiers who have served 90 days or more in the Union army, and have homesteaded 40, so or l20 acres of government land prior to June p, 1874, and made final proof thereof, are entitled to an additional 40. so or l20 acres--enough when added to the original entry to make l60 acres without residence thereon. The undersigned will pay the highest cash price for these claims.
 Address: z. T. HEDGES,
 Springfield, Missouri.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-10

-The Weekly Gazette has assumed the form of an octave, and looks as neat and trim as a new pin.
 Wiltshire, Slemons and Cause voted for, and Gunter against the appropriation of Sl 100000 for the Centennial.
 Several of our exchanges speak very favorably of Prof. James Mitchell of the A. I. U. for next Secretary of State.
 The Evening Star says Col. Ward has been indicted by the grand jury of Pulaski county as accessory to the escape of conviets.
 -McGee has found, like all the rest of them so far, that the way of the transgressor is hard. Thus far no guilty man has cscap- ed, and so may it he to the end.
 Work has been commenced on the Arkansas Insane Asylum and it is to be completed at the earliest possible moment. It will be located two miles west of Little Rock.
 The centennial appropriation bill was passed by Congress, not withstanding Blalne's at tempt to get democrats to vote against it by provoking them with his 'Andersonville horror speech. TT is we'll. Democrats are not to be caught with such trickery.
 On Wednesday morning, a week ago, the city of Pine Bluff suffered a 50,0o0 dollar loss by fire. A strong north wind was blowing at the time, and notwith- standing the noble efforts of the citizens, the fire was not subdued until a whole block of some four teen houses were destroyed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-10

teen houses were destroyed. State scrip, Little Rock, Feb, 9, 6S to 701c. fs
 We notice Dr. Yancey on our streets again. The Dr. has been away sometime on a visit to friends in Tenn.
 To save money, buy your goods from R. J. Wilson & Co.
 Hon. A. J. Bayliss, our eff cient County clerk, called on us Tuesday, and placed us under ob- legations for fayors.
 --Col. W. C. Ford arrived home again Tuesday after an absence of some five or six weeks in Miss, looking well and hearty.
 Our friend B. II. Allen, Esq, has just returned from a visit to the old North State, looking as though he had enjoyed the trip immensely. We thank Mir. A.. for favors. ..4
 LATEST EXcITEMENT.-R.J J. Will son X Co.'S closing out sale.
 The notice of the Poor House Commissioner in regard te letting the contract for the keeping of the paupers of Pope county for the ensuing year, will be found in another column.
 The County Court at it's ad journed meeting on the 3d inst, received and took acton upon the report of the poor house commissioner, by ratifying the purchase of 80 scres of land and houses for a Poor Farm considerations 400. The farm is situated 3 miles cast of Dover.
 A couple of female tramps took possession of the vacant house at the corner of Jefferson and - streets last Monday night but were promptly banished from town Tuesday morning. $l0 and costs is whai it cost one of the fast young men of town for cham pioning their cause for them in rather boisterous and profane terms.
 Every body says R. J. Wilson X Co.'S prices are low enough. Go and examine for yourself.
 The attention of administra- tors, executors and guardians is called to the fact that publication of notice that they have filed their accounts current for confir- nation at the April term of Pro bate Court is absolutely indis- pensible; and, further, that the printers fee is due before publica- tion is made. The clerk has this week handed in the list and al though there are some dozen or more who have not paid their pub lication fee, we have concluded, rather than have them put off for another term of court to publish and trust to their honor to come up and pay us. We shall see who pays and who don't, and we will then govern ourselves according. ly in the future.
 The court will not confirm an account current until all fees are paid.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-10
HOME CARDS. James Potts REAL ESTATE
 -NAND@~ Collecting Agency, RUSSELLVILLE, ...,.. ARK.
RUSSEILVILLE,

71e undersigned enjoys superior faciiities for the tsaasoctioa oTaH baSiness ia his line. Has for sale 100000 acres of Idasts- -taaj,yoeed end unia,prored. tdn furnish correct aud reliable iaformation co,, cet1ifnG idads fa fhis part orr fhe lSftfe. Hut pdg fa.res, redeem Jo,Jeited idnds, ,eas taads and collect rents. Sarreg laads aRd fnlRish obaracts of titles, procure pdteats, toeate iot,ds, dc., dec.
 Coliec,ioRs and remittances made scfh proa,ltaseSs. All legdi ihsiraaents of te,'itihg erecuted aeth dispatch.
 VALUABLE TRACTS FOR SALE. 70 acres Being the W 15 \ W of sec. 9 TsN R2l W. Fiteen acres in high state of cultivation; good dwelling with five rooms: two lasting wells ot water; one store house; one blacksmith shop: cribs. stables, Sc. All yor $S10; half cash, balance in one year, with approved security.
 90 0acres--The E Eof section 16 T N RlS W, First class uplands. in one mile or Atkins: timber, black and red oak, gum, and hickory; undergrowth, grape vines and sumac Price S4 per acre; one haJ cash, bal ance in one year.
 16O acres The W 3a E and E E S W of 35-- -l9 Fine corn, wheat and cotton lands. Price, per acre, s2; terms made easy So acres-- Being the x. W and s F W of i6 --1--1S. In haH mile of Atkins; fine timber, first and second class uplands--prlce per acre, s.
 303 acres Being the $ F. fr il of IS and the \ l.. "A of 19 and the w la x W of20, all in 6 North 10 west. Fine bottom Jarm with 65 acres in cultivation; five tenant houses; will produce ono bale of cotton per acre; fronting the Ark. river E mile; all for S3000 For further particulars apply at my ofiiee.H 40 acres Being the W 1s of the F 1s x E l, oT 34-- -6--f9. Twenty acres in a high state of cultivation; good dwelling; good well, walled with stone rom bottom to top; cribs stables, &c. Rents Jor Sl0 per acre; can be had Jor slo0O.
 In addition to the above I have great var,ety of other lands, consisting oJ Wild, and improved lands, town lots. &c.
 For further information, address
 JAMES POTTS,
 Russellville, Ark.
 REFERENCES: G. F. Dodge, Centennial Commissioner, Lit tie Rock, Ark.
 !. II. Haney, Real Estate Agt., Little Rock. ]. l.. Shinn, Merchant, Russellyille, Ark. Bland Ballard, U. $. Dist. Judge, Louisville kentucky.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-10

A VALUABLE REMEpY.-A more distressing calamity could hardly befall a community than a spread of the loathsome small pox; and in view of the fact that it has made it's appearance here in one family and might perhaps spread to others, we glve the fol- lowing recipe for the cure of it which correspondent of the
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-10
RUssEILvIILE DEMOCRAT, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 1876.

in our opinion, give q new impetus to the order throughout the State. Resolved, That the Patrons of Husbandry in Arkansas should feel it their duty, as well as pleasure, to extend to our new editor cordial welcome and hearty support.
 c. E. BLACKBURN,
 Secretary.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-10

-PENNY- WISE AND POUND FOOL Isn.-There is scarcely a week passes but that we hear of. some one in our county who sustains a loss of fifty times. what 1t would cost them to subscribe for the DEMOCRAT, on account of being without information which they might have had if they had been subscribers and readers of this paper. This week and last we have heard of numbers of settlers on railroad lands who have "Mil- Ter certificates of pre:emption who have come to the. agent and applied for their lands at $2, 50 per acre, but, who, alasi have been denied on account of being too late. Fair warning was given of the time within which these lands could be procured at that price, and had our people all been wise and had the DEMOCRAT in their house as they ought to have had, they would have seen the notice, and could have secured their lands on time. Again we urge upon every man in the county to subscribe for your own good. Don't stand in the way of your own interests for the trifing sum of $l,50. If you have not pride enough about you to sub scribe for the sake of sustaining your county paper, do so for your own pecuniary sake.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-10
NOTICE

Is hereby given that the following transfer of stock in the Russellvillc Printing & Publishing Association, has been made, to-wit: G. E. Bur neH 1 share, sold to J, NJ. lIarkey X Bro. G. E. HOWELL,
 Sec. R. r. < F. A.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-10
DIED.

On Thursday morning Feb. 3d, at his residence in this place, Darius Bryant, an old and esteem ed citizen of this county.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-10
HON. c. E. TOBEY.

The Executive Board of the State Grange have selected this gentlemen to take the editorial management of the Weekly Grange. This action of the exec utive board is truly wise recoy- hilton ofreal merit, and we are proud to know that our friend Tobey will have such splendid field for disseminating his whole some and independent views. Mir. Tobey has for the past year favored us with articles from his pen which have appeared inalmost every weeks issue, and which have always been valuable and of much interest to our readers. We predict that the Grange will be- come more popular than ever un- der MT. Tobey's management. The Herald and the Star notices this selection and pays the follow ing compliment to Mir. Tobey's ability:
 Little Rock Herald: The editori- al management of the Weekly Grange, to be published here under authority of the State grange, has | been entrusted to Hon. C. F.. Tobey, of Norristown, Ark. This selection clearly demonstrates the wisdom of the executive board which made it. Mir. Tobey has long been favorably known to the people of the state as an independent writer, who, as a Journalist, spared neither friend nor foe in his criticisms.
 Little Rock Evening Star: The Weekly Grange, it is stated, will, when revived, be under the ed- itorial control of Hon. C. E. Tobey, of Pope county. This is a most eX- cellent selection. Senator Tobey is a forcible and vigorous writer, is bold in the expression of his opin- ions, and will endeavor, at least, to be a consistent friend of the people and of thei:' interests. If we mis- take not, ile will prove a resolute antagonist of monopolies.
 Ata regular meeting of Little Rock grange, No. l3, held Feb. 4, 1876, the following resolutions were introduced by k. $. Yerkes, and unanimously adopted, with q re- quest for their publication by the newspapers throughout the state:
 Resolved, That the selection of Brother c. E. Tobey as the editor of the grange organ, the executive committee, of the State grange have made wise and judicions appoint ment, and one emincntly fit to be made.
 i Resolved, That the selection will,
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-10
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

We had slight snowfall asst Thursday morning.
 The weather had moderated to great extent last Sunday.
 The streets have been mis- ,rably muddy since the snow.
 The poetry by Solomon Sou- I ger IS rejccted--no name with it.
 Judge Thach is building an addition to his residence ill the west end.
 :. MT. Wm. McEyer, who had . nis hand badly torn in the gin is s'apidly improving. The Ft. Smith train got off thc track below last Saturday and was five hours behind time here.
 --Rev. /. kceton has sold his ! residence in Luker's addition Mr. J. l.. Shinn is the purchaser.
 We have heard some talk of the boys having a Mardi Gras ! Carnival on the 29th. Go in, boys.
 Monday will be Valentine day and as this is leap year we presume the boys will all get let ters by the score.
 Tho celebrated Arabian sugar cane secd--a few packages only is for sale at the old J. c. Fergu son house.
 E Notwithstanding great many of the countrymen are a little skittish of the town on ac- count of the smallpox, trade was lair last week.
 When you go to Little Rock or send there for anything, pat roniZe the houses whose adyer- Itisements are found in the DEMO GRAF.
 N --Edd Russell, an industrious and we'll behaved colored citizen who has been raised here, died last Wednesday after a short ill- ness of pneumonia.
 4 Tine old vacant house in the ! rear sf Capt. Ferguson's was dis | covered to be on fire last Friday night, but was saved by the prompt arrival of several citizens of that neighborhood. { Among tile many clean and neatly printed papers printed in the state of Arkansas, we have seen none more attractive than the Russellville DEMocRAT.-L. k. < Herald.
 < The Public Quay at Darda- ] aelle is to be sold, in accordance { with vote of the taxpayers Of that town. The vote was almost ! unanimous III favor of selling. { Marriage licenses issued last 1 week: W. R. Vaughan to Matil ' da l.. Jones. James F. Burris to Malinda Moore. W. A. Holder to { $. F.. Medcrics. John l.. McEn- tire to Mary F. Smith. What steps have ever been taken for the recapture of Mccoy? Has his escape ever been commu- nisated to the governor? He should be brought to trial next court if possible. An effort, at least, should be made. MT James Potts, county sur veyor and Real Estate Agent has rented, and will soon occupy one of the beautiful offices in Shinn's new brick building. MT. F. is also agent for railroad lands in Pope county and those wishing information in regard to these lands will always find him ready to answer all questions.
 Mir. Will Mourning of Atkins, was in towi last Thursday. He complains of the mail service be- tween here and Atkins and in forms us that mail from here is frequently four or five days old when they get it at Atkins. Will Gen. Edgarton look after this matter?
 What has become of the Pope Couaty Centennial Compa- ny? Are we to have one? We see the Gazette says Capt Rus sell has authority to make up a company from this county. How about it? Capt. Russsll is the best man in the county to com mand q company and we would be glad to see this matter consum-
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-10

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN that l will apply at the next April term of the Probate Court of Pope county, Arkansas, for an order to sell lands belonging to the estate of F.. A. McAlister, deceased, to pay debts against said estate.
 w. w. DUDLEY, Admr.
 Feb'y 10th, 1876. 3-it
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-10

Our neighbor across the river seems to think we did him a slight injustice by our little local adyertence to his own remarks in regard to his paper. We quoted a few lines of what he said, and we can assure him that we would not be so foolish as to attempt to either advise or suggest to one of so much more experience than ourselves. We can assure you, Bro. Me, we wish the Independ- ent nothing but the very best of success, and we would not throw a straw across the path of its way to prosperity, but at the same time we cannot be held re sponsible for the construction which may be placed upon your own language. We hope, Me, there may be no occasion for any body to be your successor; yor have a fine county and q live young city and we hope they will sustain the Independent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-10
R. F.. WILSON, Notary Public.

II USSELLNILLE, .. ARKANSAS 10 prepared to take acknowledgements of 'ceds aud otler written instruments; also , take dispositions.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-19
Lady Washington Reception.

The time is almost at hand for the lady
Washington reception, which promises to
be grand affair. Those getting up this
entertainment have gone to great expense,
and are determined nothing shall be omit
ted that will be appropriate and add to
the interest of the occasion. 1t will en-
brace six parts The Reception, the
Minuet, the Tableaux, the Soldiers Drill.
the Centennial Tea Party. and the Old and
New Worlds contrasted. The costumes
will be elegant and costly.
The reception will close with grand
and imposing tableaux.
Biehl's full band will enliven the enter
tainment throughout with appropriate
centennial music The thirteen tables
that are to be spread, representing the
original thirteen states, will be feature
that will please the eye and at the same
time supply these attending with every
thing the appetite can crave. Mr.. Kreil
will superintend this department with his
accustomed skill The citizens of Rock Is
land owe it to themselves to be present Gu
this occasion, and participate. If we are to
have centennial parties and centennial
receptions, let us enter into them with q
will. They only come once in life time.
This entertainment is for young and old.
Doors open at oclock-reeeption at
S:l5. Admission. adults So cents, child
rem 25 cents
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-19
Arrested for Stealing,

Charles Olsen was arrested last evening
by Deputy Marshal Kimball, for stealing
fine railroad lantern, the property of Daniel
". LaBar, conductor on the Peoria and
Rock Island railroad, and taken to Jail, to
await examination.
About the first of last January Miss
Anderson and Mrs LaBar. dress makers.
employed John Olsen. teamster, to move
their goods from Gayford's block, over the
Boston Bazaar, TO Star Block, to the rooms
formerly occupied by Hon. John B.
Hawley John sent his brother Charles.
and brotEer-in law, with a team to dD
the moving. Some days afterwards the
lantern was missed, and John Olsen was
sent for he said he knew nothing of il,
blu. would enquire about it. He after
wards returned and said his brother knew
nothing abou. it. There was no doubt, in
the mind of the owner, that ore Of them
had the lantern, and the case was placed
in the hands of Deputy Marshal Kimball,
who is on night duty, expecting that he or
Policemen Ohrt and Metsch, who are on
duty where the Olsens live, would catch
some of them with the lantern. either at
night, or in the morning when feeding
their teams. Tired of watching for them
to use the lantern, yesterday, Messrs
Kimball and Metsch went to the house Of
Charles Olsen, who lives 10 Mrs. O'Neils'
house Oh Dock street, and demanded the
lantern. After some parleying Olsen's
wife crawled in under stair way, in 8
closet, and brought it out, rolled up il
newspapers. Later at night, after Olser
returned home, Deputy kimbal took hin
to Jail on warrant for larceny. TIL,
lantern is worth $12 or SIS, and will prob
ably be pretty expensive one to Olsen
and he won't get it after all.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-19
A Shocking Accident.

Charles Schneider. boy about Is years
old, son of Andreas Schneider of the Cape
Horn House, met with severe accident
about 3 o'clock this afternoon at Wagner
brewery. He was at work On an elevator
storing away kegs of beer and while being
lowered into the basement he caught one
of his arms, above the elbow, between the
side of the elevator and the floor. His arm
was pinched in terrible manner, and We
learn from parties who were present at
the time that it is only hanging to the
shoulder by the skin. DIR. Gait was sum-
moned, and he had not returned when
tAis paper went to press.
Charles /. a very bright boy and he will
have the sympathy of all in his sad mis-
fortune.