The Russellville Democrat., 1877-03-15
Citizens Meeting---Our people
 Waking Up.


 Waking Up.
 At meeting of the citizens of Russellyille, held at the store of J. L. Shinn, on the night of March 7th, 1877, the following proceedings were had:
 The meeting was called to order by Mr. J. l.. Shinn, who moved that Mr. James Potts be called to the chair. Mir. Potts was accord ingly choseu chairman, and taking the chair, stated that the selection of secretary was in order. J. E. Battenfield was there-upon chosen secretary.
 The chairman stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose Of testing the feeling of the town and vicinity in regard to the establishment of mannfactur- ing enterprises in this town. He stsAtSu tidt iHSit was itoW III Oui town couple of gentlemen from Indianapolis who had come hither for the purpose of seeking an eligi- ble location for an establishment for the manufacture of wagons, agricul- tural implements, steam engines &c. They had expressed them selves as favorably impressed with the location of'our town, and the the appearance of the country sur- rounding, and were disposed to en- certain any propositions which our people might see proper to make them to induce them to locate here. The chairman called upon the citi- zens present to express their views on the subject. Mr. J. l.. Shinn then addressed the meeting speak ing earnest words of encouragement and giving it as his opinion that any efforts made by gentlemen of capi- tai and energy, for the building of
 
 factories in our country, would meet with the hearty good will and warmest appreciation of our entire people. He spoke of the benefit which would accrue from the estab- lishment of manufactures in our town, and urged it upon our people to extend liberal aid and encourage ment to capitalists who might come among us for this purpose.
 Mir. Shinn's remarks were con cured in and fully endorsed by Messrs E. J. Wilson, Geo. E. How ell, NJ. B. Roys, Jas. W. Russell and others.
 MT. Gustavus Zsheche, of Indian apolis, was then introduced and stated that he was on tour of in- spection in Arkansas for the pur- pose of looking out favorable loca- l ton for a manufacturing estab- lishment-that he was very favora- bly impressed with the town of Russellville, and that he felt inclin- ed to think that if the citizens of our town displayed the proper spir- it of encouragement he should take it as an evidence that the place would be entitled to his fair consid- eration as a place suited for the lo- cation of his works. He then stated what he proposed to do, and gave his idea of what the people here should be willing to do, and promis- ed to give the people a reply to any proposition they might make him within fourteen days.
 | Capt. J. II. Ferry moved that the chair appoint committee to consits of J. k. Battentield ond one other member, whose duty it should be to canvass this matter among our citizens and sec what could be ac- complished. Mr k. B. Wilson nov cd 10 amend so as to make the com mittee consist of three members. The amendment was agreed to, and the chair appointed J. F. B ,tten- field, R. B. Wilson and Nj. B. Roys, The meeting was then addressed by Messrs c. ". Johnson and Capt. J W. Russell, who urged the impor- tance of encouraging and fostering the establishment of all kind oi manufacturing establishments Capt. F. E. Barrow moved that Capt. Russell and J. II. Perry b' added to the committee. So ordered and the committee was instructed ts meet on the following morning ano proceed to lay out their work. l The meeting then adjourned tC