The Russellville Democrat., 1876-01-27
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and not to advertise more than they show as the last circus did (The International ). The price of admission being re dueed to seventy five cents, (to suit the times). To say the least of it the Appeal would not men, tion it, if it was not grand af- fair, so let all attend that can raise seventy-tive cents.
 LOCAL AFFAIRS.
 -Durham's Panorama at the Methodist Church, tonight.
 An extra silver plated Wilson sewing machine can be had at a bargain by calling at this office.
 There will be an adjourned meeting of the R. P. & P. A. next Friday night at S o'clock.
 Saturday 76 degrees-Mon- day morning 36 deg.--only 40 deg. difference; Who cares for expen- ses?
 English Female Btters have a world wide reputation as being the best remedy of the kind known. A supply at J. M. liar key & Bros.
 Can't some one start the meat market again and supply the town with some good steak, spare ribs, mutton, &c.?
 By referring to our Little Rock advertisements, our friends will see where to go and who to deal with in order to secure good bargains.
 --THE ELIAS HowE sewing machine is mountain among it's competitors, a veritable Mount St. Elias. Order one.
 Marriage licenses issued last week; l.. w. Johnson to Minnie Wilcutt; Pleas Edwards to Ada line Williamson.
 Prof. J. Stafford Durham will give an entertainment at the NJ. E.. Church, at this place, this even ing at 6b o'clock, for the benefit of the NJ. E. Church.
 We call attention to the ad- vertisement of jail contract to let, which will be found in to-day's paper. It looks as though we would soon be relieved from the trouble and expense of being without a jail.
 We were pleased to see the whole -souled Dr. Tom Whitesides of Atkins, in our town Monday. The Doctor is one of those clever genial men with whom it is al- ways q pleasure to meet. For list of new subscribers handed us, Dr. w. has our sincere thanks.
 We have received a number of the Little Rock Weekly Herald, the new paper by Messrs. Ladue & Erb. It is very handsome paper-large and full of good reading. Claims to be strictly and strongly democratic. Messrs. l.. x E. are also publishing a daily at the Capital but we have not seen copy of it yet.
 pr. John I. Stirman, an old and esteemed citizen of Darda- nelle, died in St. Louis, on Wednesday the 18th inst. Dr. S. was well and favorably known throughout the State, having fig ured conspicuously in public life some years ago. In 1860 he was elected Secretary of State. He also represented Yell county one term each in the house of repre- sentatives and senate. His de- mise will be mourned by all who knew him.
 -GusH.-Perhaps it may be unkind and we ought not do so, but we cannot refrain from giving a little piece of gush with which our brother across the river trum- pets his own praise through his paper, He says; "If we cannot succeed in keeping a paper going here, who can2 Let the man speak who would be willing to engage in the newspaper busi ness in Yell county, if we should fail. If we can't keep a paper going here, the man does not live in Dardanelle that can."
 We had the pleasure of meet inn our talented young friend Dr. John H. Potts, of Atkins, in our town last Saturday. Mir. Potts, although young man, has estab- lished most favorable reputation as a practitioner of his profession, and we are pleased to know that his high attainments are meeting with so much appreciation. We tender our thanks to Dr. Potts for club of new subscribers, and hope to hear from him frequently in the same way.
 It is but little wonder that the boys in some families grow up with so little knowledge of the world and important events which are transpiring; the reason is sim ple-their fathers never provide