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Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07
THE PARs0N's HORSE RACE

BY MRS. HARRIET BGECHER STOWE.
"Yo see, boys Parson Williams-he's
dead now-but when was a boy he was
one of the great men around here. lie
writ books. He writ n tract agin the
Amonians, and put 'em down, and he
writ a big book on tho millennium Qyo
got that ere bool, now; and he was n
smart preacher; folks said he had invita-
tens to settle in Boston, and there amt
no doubt he might a he'd a Boston parish
of he'd ben "a min to take it, but he'd
got good settlement and handsome
farm ia North Billrky, and didn't care
to move (; though | s'poso, that twas
better to be number one in a little place
than number two in big TN ; anyway,
he carried all before him whore he was.
"Parson Williams was Il tall, straight
personable man-come Of good family
father and gran'ther before him all min
listers he was putty up and down and
conmandin' in his ways, and things had
to go putty much as ho said. He was Il
good deal sot by, Parson Williams was,
and his wife was q Derby, and one o. 'om
rich Salem Derbys and brought him q
lot o. money, and so they lived putty
easy and comfortable so far as this worlds
goods goes. Well, now, the Parson
wasn't really what you call worldly
minded, but then he was ono o. them
folks that kaows what's good tsmporals
rs well os spirituals, and liked 70 have tho
best that there was goin, and ho alters
had an eye to "A good hoss.
Now, there was Pnrson Adams and
Parson Scranton, and most Of the other
ministers, they didn't know and didn't
care which hoss they had jest logged
round with these ERE peundin' pot belli.
ed, sleepy critturs that ministers mostly
hes, good enough to crawl round to flu
nerals and ministers meetings and asso-
Citations and sich, but Parson Williams
he alters would have boss as was hoss !;
he looked out for blood, and when these
ere Vermont felers would come down
with drove, the Pars0n he he'd his eyes
open and knew what was what. Couldn't
none of 'sm cheat him on hoss- flesh /;
aud so one time when Buel was down
with drove, tho doctor he bought the
best hosa in the lot. Zach said he never
seen u parson afore that he couldn't cheat
but he said tho doctor reelly knew as
much as be did, and got the very ore
he'd meant to "a kept himself.
"This ERE hoss was peelor, I'll tell
you. They'd callod him Tamerlano'
from some heather foler or other; the
boys called him Tam, for short. Tam
was n great character. All the ieilers for
miles round knew the Doctors Tam and
used to come clear ovor from tho other
parishes to see him.
"Wal this 'ere sot up Cuffs back high,
! tell you. Cuff was the DOCTORS niger
man, and he was nat'lly dre1ul proud
crittur. Tho why he would swell and
strut and brag about the doctor, his folks
and his things The doctor used to give
Cuff his cast-oR clethes, and Cuff would
prance round in 'om and seem to think
be was a doctor Of divinity himself, and
had the charge Of all natur'.
"Well, Gun, he roely made an idol o.
that hoss, rer lar craven image, ana
bowed down aad wor.hipped hm he
didn't think nothin' was too good for him;
he washed and brushed and curried him,
and rubbed him down til he shone like
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

The Newark IN. - JonrnaL relates
the experience of an editor who presented
to an old farmer bill for eight years.
back subscription. Tho countryman
was first amazed and then indignant. lie
put on hi, ,pootocles, scrutinized the bill,
md after assuring himself that it was
genuine, no exc claimed: "I've been sup
portin' this yere paper nigh on to eight
years, aud never had no sich thing as
this flung at me before, III stop sup
portin' it, lie not only withdrew his
valuable support, but failed to pay the
bill.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07
{f'cchlg Crjnitg 5ouynaI.

nG- The "JOURgy.RE" hos no .gseafs
the F'ubifshsr preferrfHs- to 10 bwsfnsss
'cffh .SdDrriisers direct. .FdUerIisfng' =
Rates fwrNfshsd on application.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

In Wyoming, where lovely women
can vote if she will, she doesn't. Only
one woman in the Territory has ever
been elected to Office by the people, and
now official station is never demanded by
any member of the sisterhood. Not half
the women in Cheyenne have cast vote
since the first two elections. Although
there are separate polling places for the
sex, respectable women stay away from
ths polls and keep out of politics.
The enly woman who take an interest in
elections are those Of the baser sort.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07
LAST REQUEST

Now, hark ye, merry gcntlemon,
And hush your foolish squabbles,
And, listen to tho turkey, whom
His last request no eobblos.
The scanty timo l have to live
Is spent in observation
So pray you, gentlemen, forgive
Tho Turkeys dissertation.
| do observe among you all
A seldshnoss surprising;
You're satisfied when others fall,
And envious when they're rising.
This wicked world barn yard is,
And whom a corn shower rattlos.
Each Graves share that is not his,
And with his neighbor battles.
Tho jaunty fowl with head in air,
lie crows in eXultation
Tho rest look of mockuess wear,
And fawnin adultotion,
But lot misfortune clip his wings,
Nemcet him with suspicion,
And every friend tho whisper lings
hhN waits nun 10 leINltlon.
0 petty race of greedy mon
That viii kin mo at THANKSGIVING.
Does conscience never prick you when
You see the way you're living?
How many Of you spend your days
In honest, cheery labor?
Whose head upon his pillow lays
Atpeaco with every neighbor?
You're merry whom the skios arc fair,
Your selfshnoss pursuing;
Your charity is cold and spare,
And loft for others doing.
What caro- you for tho poor mans lot,
Or for the widows signing?
The moumml sound ye hear it not
Oforphan children crying.
To-day my coat is old and brown,
My gait an awkward hobble
'Mong born yard fowls seem a clown
My voice is but a gobble
Butwhen upon your board lio
In golden yeloW glory,
With fragrant ncenso steaming high,
Thcn don't forget my story.
o petty race of groody men,
Whom / have diod for others,
Pray think upon your duty then
10 all your suffering brothers
Above your head thc skies ave fair,
O'or yonder root they're murky;
l beg you'll send my drumsrcks there,
And ploaso tho marlyrod Turkey.
-Hupe's Itelly.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

THE penalty for stealing dead body is
one years imprisonment, but for stealing
the silver plato of the coffin, five years
imprisonment. Whereat the Courier
,Jop4pal reflects: "What might have
been tile reelection ofthe merchantprince
bad he realized that the time would
come when lie would be recorded as Of
less value than the silver plate on coiin?"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

SADRAKR SURPRISED. my darling"
says Mr.. SAdrako, who has been pstensi-
bly, duck shooting at San Mateo all the
day and night previous, "did the Office
boy bring you those ducks l shot, as l
told him ?" mo, sir; no did not"
replied Mrs. S., in an icy and appalled,
manner but the butchers boy has been
here to say that, as he cannot I'LL your
order for wild ducks to day, he sends you
a half-dozen tame ones instead." Tab
leau,-S. r. NeUS Letter.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

"WmERE," asks Puck, docs the pes-
pies money go?" Why, don't you knowf
1t goes for boots, and beer, and bread,
and billiards, and beer, and beer, and
opera, and ulsters, and beer, and oysters,
and toothpicks, and beer, and rent, and
drains, and Tho drama, and kid gloves,
and fast horses, and beer, Ind--and-
well, ask Talmage where it toe'. We
never visit such places -Norrttol0a
UerQ!d.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

Az English farmer, touched with
compassion at the sight Of feeble wo-
man trudgug along the road carrying a
child, gave them n lif. lie was prompt
" summsned and Gned e5 for using a
cart as n cariage uhsn he had not taken
out carriage license.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-12-07

IN Lembardy 900 women spin fax d.
Their average wages are twenty cents a
week. If3OO000 people could be found
in this country earning but twenty cents
per week by hard labor we might com
plain ofhsving fallen upon evil times
Our commonest tremps earn more than
that from the sale OF donated bacon
rlnds.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-03
ATKINS WEEKLY NEWS.
ATKINS, Jan. 3, 1878.


 Cool.
 Clear.
 New Year.
 Streets are ill fine condition. A--Cotton still comes i'll lively, not witllstanding the extremely bad condi- ton of the roads.
 Atkins has recieved several fami- lies of immigrants during the past two weeks.
 Houses for rent are in great de- mand at present. Why can't some contemplating citizen erect few? It would be 3 paying investment. Miss Julia Reynolds, who has been visiting relatives at Conway, returned home few days since. Tommy wasn't you glad?
 --Sociables and balls have been all the go for the last month. The social given at the residence of Mr. Harry Winn was most excellent affair. -Messrs. Al Wilson and Frank Dou- gan of PlnmmerYilIe and Mir. Geo. P. Markham of Lewisburg are among the visitors of this week.
 The merchants are speaking of lay ing brick pavements in front of their stores. By all means-push it forward aad have nice sidewalks.
 Atkins has thirty marriageble girls and still we haven't had a single we'd ding this winter. Wake up boys to a sense of your duty-marry and be hap py.
 Mrs. Sallie A. Holedger left on Mondays East-bouud train for pro- traeted visit to relatives residing at Conway; and thus, cloud of sadness fingers over certain desk in town :; names are withheld.
 --on Monday night the 3lst inst. a ball was given to the young men of our town by MT. and Mrs. Chouse. The beauty and gallantry of our town were there en masse and tipped the light "fantastic toen until the "wee sma' hours" grew apace.
 Quite q crowd of our best citizens witnessed the installation or the offi- cers elect of Galla Rock Lodge No. 172, F. & A. NJ. for the ensuing masonic year, composed as follows: Win. H. Mourning, W. M.; A. T. Embry, S. w.; A. P. Searlett, J. w.; II. V. Cock rell, See.; D. NJ. Mourning, Treas. 1; James Finley, Tyler.
 ONE OF THE "BoYs."
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-03
DOVER DOTS.

School opened Monday the 3lst ult., under the control of Prof McIn- tosh. All who wish to send their children to a good teacher, cheap school, a good warm, comfortable house, healthy location, 9 cheap place to live, surely you could not do better than to send to the Dover Academy. Another thing has been abolished which has beer detriment- al to the school at this place, the selling and giving of whisky. The good citizens petitioned the court to abolish the evil within 3miles of the school, which petition was an over whelming majority of the legal vo- ters in the township. The same was acted on last Friday by Frank Thach, County Judge, hence from and after the 3lst of Dec. 1877 this order goes into effect. It is rumor- ed that some of the opposers of this order are talking of contest ing the petition, but on what ground l am not able to say.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-03

Through tue courtesy of Dr. A. D. Thomas, Proprietor of the Russcliville Distillery, and Col. Sevier, government guager and storekeeper, we were the other day shown through the Distillery land fully inducted into the modus op- erandi of converting corn into the best and purest of whisky. The establish ment is now in full blast, and is mod el ot neatness and order, and the goods put up by it are of the purest and best quality. We wish Dr. Thomas the best success.
 The Masonic Jewell, edited by A. J. Wheeler, of Memphis, Tenn, comes to our table monthly, and we find It a very readable magazine, containing choice literary selections calculated to please and instruct all, whether inside CT out of the mystic brotherhood, and it's masonic intelligence is both varied and comprehensive, making it really an indispensable journal to members of the craft. The price is only $l.50 per annum, and we will take pleasure in sending for it for any friend who de- sires it.
 l -RUssELLvuLE STILL IN THE RING.-- 1 Tine Little Rock Trade Review and News undertook in last Sundays issue to give the cotton shipments on the l It. Smith road from the various sta- tions along the line, and gives them as follows:
 The stations on the Little Rock and Fort smith railway, shipped cotton to this city as follows, October and No vember, respectively Palarm, IS bales ; | Conway, S57, S63; Plummerville, 5l0, 66s; Morrilton, 597, G66; Germantown, l12o; Atkins, 53I, 553; Galla Creek, 3; Haddoxburg, ,, l5; Mayville, 69, v; l Cadron Creek, III, l3l; Spadra, 54, 43; Horsehead, l ; Whalea's Switch, 36. 7s ; Altus, ls5, 40; Ozark, 1l16, Ss9; Null berry, 20S, l5l; Alma, 290, 625; Van ! Buren, lS2, 7S1; Cherokee, 1121, 1545. ITotal for both months: 16,910 bales. 1 Total for season, 17,3l0 bales.
 Now, we would like to know Bro. Brown, why it is that you omit the largest shipping point on the road ? Russellyille shipped more cotton than any points you have named and al- though you give Galla Creek, the next town east of us, and Haddoxburg the next station west, you skip over us. Why is this thusly The shipments from here have beenas follows; Sept, 1 l2s bales; October, l404; November, 1340; December, 1908. Nota bene.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-03
Sherins Sale.

Notice is hereby given that will on the 2nd day of February, 1878 at the Court-House door In the town of Dover, Pope county, Ark, be- tween the hours prescribed for judiciai sales, proceed to sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder the following described land lying in the county of Pope. State of Arkansas, to-wit: The north half of the north east quar- ter of Sec. 5, township north. range 1D west, containing 73,s acres levied upon by me as the property of ]. J. Bowden, io satisfy executions issued Dy the Clerk of the Probate Court of Pope county, Ark, in favor of II. krschoff, J. L.sSninn. J. l.. Shinn admir- of estate of B. D. R. Shnn dec'd, J. L. Shinn assignee of ]. L.. Bowden, J. A. Hearne, J. R. II. Scott, II. Bcr- nard, Vim. Curtis, J. e. Wheeler, and J. w. Russell, admir- of estatc of Thomas Russell, decd, against said J.. .J. Bowden upon an order rendered by said Probate Court at it's October 1877 term. in favor of the above named plantiifs ct al, creditors of the estate of J. s. Bowdcn deceased, against said J. J. Bowden administrator Of said estate. Terms of sale: Three months credit; bond and approved secur- ity required of purchaser and lien retained on
 A. E. HcGINs, Shcrin
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-03

--The old Western Farmers Alma nae for 1878, it's fifty-frst year of pub iication, is received. Its contents are unusually varied and attractive. It would pay every horticulturist and agricultnrist in the country to read Prof. Robert Peters article on "Agri- cultural Chemistry" Prof. c. V. Riley has paper on Entomology. NJ. Quad has humorous sketch, "Going out to Tarm.u In fact it is difficult to discriminate between the value of the original articles the book contains. In short, it is a fund of interesting matter, both witty and wise, suitable to all tastes. As every family should have a good almanac, we advise our readers to send an,l get the Western Farmers. It's price is only ten cents. Send to it's publishers, John F. Morton & Co.,, Louisville, ky.s
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-03
XPhun!,, ssPhlrn !'' ssPhun!''

Owing to the inclemeney of the weather on last Friday night, the Rus sellyille Amateur Minstrcls will repeat their exhibition on tomorrow night. The boys have rcorganized their string band and the proceeds 'are to pay for instruments they have purchased. Be sure to go, as you will get the worth of your money; the price of admission is only p cents; children under F years, 15 cents. Remember the place at College Hall.
 SEE HEgE.-W. F. Wooten and Co., have not deserted. but have only re- moved across the street--just opposite his old stand.
 -Om young friend Eddie Der nard came down on flying trip this week, visited scores of his old friends and hied away to his home in Clarks- vile, Wednesday to resume business. We wish you much success, Ed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-03
Christmas Eve day and night

Christmas Eve day and night was put in about this way: Some trading; buying goods and presents; some drinking and buying what they call christmas whisky; some sngag ed in folly. The committee appoint ed to procure christmas tree dis charged their duty with credit. Christmas day was spent by the committee of ladies and gentlemen on christmas tree with diligence and credit, showing by it's beautiful appearance that theyunderstood their business. The Rev. w. H. Matheny preached a good sermon at II o'clock on the subject of our Lord and Jesus Christ. The town was unusually quiet for christmas day, but little drunkenness or disturbance. The exhibition of the christmas tree at night was complete success. The programme was about this way: a song by $. s. class; prayer by Rev. J. L. Hicks; another song; sabbath school talk by w. H. Matheny; an other song; then Prof. Mcintosh was introduced and with his wit and elo- qnence entertained his entire audi ence for about 15 or 20 minutes. Then presents were distributed. The crowd was large and we'll be haved, no dissatisfaction, all went away glad, especially the children.
 The Sabbath school at this place has ordered an organ through theil committee. The 5. s. is improving in numbers and interest.
 Dr. McFadden who has been dan. gerously ill for the past 8 days is said to be improving. Drs. John son, Kinnie, Kirksey, Harrell and Yancey have waited on Dr. McF.
 Old uncle Sam Scott (col. died on the night of the 26th. Sam was we'll beliked by :.all that knew the servant and l suppose that he leaves as many friends as any man.
 (com in one of it. all your Prin. ter liked on the second trial of get ting the name of the manager of the Dover Mills rite-ls he used the let ter l when it should bin B. s
 Major David West was in town on the 27th, attending the installation of the officers of Dover Lodge, of which the old warrior is member. If the old soldier lives to see the Sth of Jan. 1878 he will be s5 years old,
 Watch night was observed in the M. k. c. 5. by some of our citizens, The programme was, the church bell was rung at 9, services began at 9:15 conducted by w. H. Matheny. Ser mon text ssWhat say unto you, l say unto all, watch" Appropriate songs with several prayers was en- gagged in, until tho old year passed out and the new one came -in, at which time the New Years song was song and all the bells rang. This was the first watch night ever ob served in this place.
 Christmas passed off remarkably quot.
 Mir. Editor will you let your read CTS know what you know about Gar land City, and oblige.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-03
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 GARLAND CITY.

A correspondent asks us to tel what we know about Garland City Our information is that there has been nothing done yet in the way ol building operations there. The town has been laid off by the County Sur veyor, and there is lots of talk about what is to be, but as yet nothing has been done worthy of note.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-03
NOTICE

Is hereby given that the following named exec utors, administrators and guardians have filed their accounts for settlement and con : nrmation at the January term 1878 of the Pro. bate Court Of Pope County, Ark: All persons interested in said settlement are hereby notified to file their exceptions, (il any they haye,l to the same on or beforc thd second day Of said eourt or they will be forever barred from excepting to the same or any item thereof. C.. w. Berryman admir- of ". J; Garrett; Paulina Wells admir- of II. <. Wells; Joseph Austin adm'r of w. c Austin: W. h. Jacoway adm'r of s. n. Lewis, final; Elijah King adn'f of W. H. iIlekox; ". r. Carpenter eN'r of u acot Carpenter, finals Jas. Y. smith gn'n F. < n. Remedy; s. l.. Hogan Rd'n Ella, Ida, and Alice Boganl W. F. Lazenby gd'n Putnam heirs; II. n. Powers gdn stephen II. Powers; w. J. Curtis adm'rA. D. Crews; l.. G. Bryan adm'i D. Kryan; Alb Adams aAm,r Calvin Wilson est; Jas. Hamilton gain J. l.. Williamson hairs; A. Egleston. Adm'r of J. I. Clear est. acct current
 Nitnese my hand and the seal of said l.. s. court thIS l6th uay Of November 1871.
 A.J, DAYLiS>. t{ofk
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-03
Notice.

We the undersigned citizens and household CTS of the county of Pope, and State of Arkan- sas, having been appointed by J. W. Maddox U. r. of said county, to appraise certain es- tray shown to us by M. (. Whorten, aud find her to be black mare with both hind feet white, star in the forehead, snIp on the nose no marks or brands; supposed to be s or Q years old; appraised here at Thirty Dollars. This 3d day Of Dec, 1e77.
 J.. Marten, G. W. Rice. s. II. White, Ap- praisers.
 Subscribed and sworn to by
 J. W. MADDOX, J. P.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-03
Notice.

U. s. LAND OFFICE. Dardanelle, Dec. 31, VI
 Complaint having been entered at this office by Jacob Berg against George W.-Morgan foi abandoning his homestead Entry, No. 5039 dated Aug. il, 1870. upon the 5 1s $ " h Section 2, Township north, Range 20 w, in Popt county, Arkansos, with a View to the cancella. tion of said entry: the said parties are hereb, summoned to appear at this office on the 6tl day of Feb'y, 1878, at o'clock p. m., to respont and furnish testimony concerning said alleged abandonment.
 T. M. GIBSON, Register.
 NJ. NJ. FREED, Receiver
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-03
Notice.

U. s. LAND OFFICE, Dardanelle, Dec. g, VI Complaint having been entered at ths office by James Youngs against James w. Maddox for abandoning hio homestead entry, No. 5s99 dated Dec. 18th, 1870, upon the A of E la section 13, township N, Range IS W. in Pope county, Arkansas, with view to the cancel lation Of said entry: the said parties are here by summoned to appear Ut this office on the 20th day of January, 1878, at o'clock D. m. to respond and furnish testimony concerning said alleged abandonment.
 T. M. GIBSON, Register. NJ. NJ. FREED, Receiver.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-03
Notice.

All persons indebted to the late mercantile firm Of Franklin X White, are notified that their notes and accounts are placed in the hands of J. C. Wallace, Attorney, for coilec- tion with instruction to sue. For settlemen, call at the law office of J. G. Wallace in Court House Building, or in his absence upon G. G. Franklin ut his dry good establishment, Come forward, gentlemen, and settle up, or you will Do sued Immediately.
 FRANKLIN & WHITE.
 Dover Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-03
"Gcrman Syrup. =

No other medicine in the world was ever given such q test of it's curative qualities as Boschec's German Syrup. In three years two millions four hum dred thousand small bottles of this medicine were distributed free of charge by Druggists ill the country to those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Group, severe Coughs, Pneu- monia and other diseasef of the throat and lungs, giving the American people undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The result has been that Druggists in every town and vil- <lage in the United States are recom- \nentling it to their customers. Go to tour Druggist, and ask what they lnow about it. Sample bottles 10 cents. Regular size 75 cents. Three doses Mill relieve any case.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-03
Ghf 9emotrat,

tyx VA RE qtIer your 'taaso signifies fhat gonr i - H s ott dHd unless gou soon v aeec goag sub .sr,yfi0n y0Hy Rdn,e asust bt stricken From ouy lists.
 A I i E,g{sd iR Bg WedAesdGy nogR}ng, q not G.ipag 5e deidged one lcesk.