The Russellville Democrat., 1877-10-04
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

A communication from Shiloh was received 100 late fer this issue.
 Tine dry wcrther continues and it is getting very dusty and disagreeable.
 Cotton has been going at 915 to Toe. this week. It will not hold up to these figures long.
 Mir. J. F. Macarthur is putting up q new busirress house on Jefferson Street, near the,depot.
 The Railroad Company are deserv- ing of commendation for painting up the depot at this place. The annual meeting of the -Arkan- sas State Immigration Society will con- yene at Little Rock next Tuesday.
 We understand Mir. John Evants, of Dover, will soon become citizen of our town again. Come right along, John.
 -"SEr FEM UP."-Boswell & Erwin emphatically have the finest nickel cigar, and the finest favored smoking tobacco in the city. Go and see 'em. S Capt. Pat Morrison, a warm friend, a true gentleman and popular steam boat-man, passed up the road last Thursday.
 We were sorry to hear of the severe illness of Mr. Geo. Keeton. We hope YOU are well and sound by this time George.
 The supper given by the Baptist ladies at College Hall last Saturday night was a very enjoyable affair and withal very successful.
 --Rememoer the excursion to Ft. Smith, to De given by the Ladies Benev- ' olent Association of Little Rock, comes off on the 10th nst.,-next Wednesday. The foundation which Messrs. J. NJ. Harkey & Bro. have just put down for their new store is very fine job. The work was done by Mr. l.. c. Shinn. We tender our gracious thanks to the young gentlemen who assisted us in moving our press last Saturday. The DEMOCRAT will always have kind word for you, gentlemen.
 Rev. J. D. Boone, Pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of .>of this place, left Tuesday for three weeks visit to Texas. We wish our es- teemed friend pleasant trip and a safe return.
 We have received very welcome and interesting communication from former fair resident of Russellville who is now in the Southwestern part of the State. It is too late for this issue, but it will keep and bear publi- ation next week.
 To THE PuBLJc.-Mr. Chas. Ash ford, practical watchmaker of Darda- z nelle, has opened branch shop at this place, and any work in his line left at the postoflice will receive prompt and personal attention. MT. Ashford will be in attendance at his office in Rus sellville eveHy ether week.
 ---Messrs. Senter X Co.,, one of the heaviest and most solid Commission houses of St. Louis, present their som- pliments to our shippers by their card in to-day's paper. They are well known to our people and show their appreciation of the Arkansas trade by patronizing our paper. Ifanything we could say would add to the popularity of the firm we would gladly add our recommendation, but the well estab- lished popularity they have gained makes our endorsement mere work of supererogation.
 During our recent run over to Memphis it was our privilege to be shown through the extensive estab- Co.,, by our clever friend, MT. Cad ' Hanks, who represents them in this State. The facilities which this house have at their command are simply i'm. mense, and to say that the proprietors and all the attaches of the house with whom we met are clever and hospitablt but feebly expresses our appreciation of their kindness extended us. This firm is SOLID and they appreciate and deserve a liberal share of the Arkansas trade.
 Ut affords us pleasure to call the attention of the dealers of this portion oi the Arkansas River Valley to the new advertisement of A. V accaro X Co.,, Memphis, Tenn. For any goods Ill this line We unhesitating recom' mend the house of Mir. Vaccaro. Their stock is always complete and large, and all orders sent them receive prompt attention and are filled at the very bes market figures. Their facilities foI serving their customers are large anC ample to any emergency.
 W. P. Wooten X Co., have just re ceiyed full line of staple dry goods boots and shoes, and a better stock O. family groceries than ever ;all of whicf they are selling at the lowest figure fol cash, cotton, wheat, fruit or hides. l You desire good bargains give them {