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The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
FROM CONWAY COUNTY.
LICK MOUNTAIN, June

LICK MOUNTAIN, June D,
 Editor DEMOCRAT: Our Summer so far has been spent ranging over the mountains and valleys which lie between the cast and west prongs of Point Remove. This is Q wonderful country. The mountains arc not so high but that they may be ascended diagonally, nor the valleys so low but that one reaches them hurriedly. The verdant hillsides present q scene the most beautiful; the pencil lings of nature are grand in the ex- treme. The cattle may feed, upon a thousand hills, with streaming rivu- lets, blooming flowers, and sweet odors on every side, while in the valleys the flocks may be led beside the still waters and fed on green pastures. If water could make men pure, then there ought to be great deal of purity Tn this country, for there is an abundance of that pure element here; but alas. it is not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of good conscience, needed.
 If the summer should continue as it is, l know of no better retreat for the corpulent of your town than this, morning fires and evening blankets have been necessities with us here, this entire summer.
 Lick Mountain is Q small inland village, consisting at present of the following offices: Drs,, Preachers, Magistrates, P. O., and Blacksmith. Business is more flush at the latter just now.
 Health is good; morals-tired, money-scarce.
 Generally speaking, crops look well, though small. Farmers gener- alls are pushing their crops. l do not think I ever saw farms so thor oughly worked. Wheat is very spotted, some crops very good, oth- CTS worthless. l suppose upon an average half crop will be realized.
 D.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
,IudgeS of Election.

Independence Township: IIillery Curtise, J. W. Aday and " C McAtce.
 North Fork: Ben II Haley, Nj NJ Mumford and John NJ Prince.
 Allen: Henry Felkins, Thos C Page and Jas. k Felkins.
 Martin: Il Rye, J " Russell and l. Franklin.
 Bayliss: Josiah Wamblc, J W Nor din and W Burton.
 Clark: J Rye, L c Shinn and Martin Epps.
 Illinois: Ava Russell, Wm NJ Oates and Thos Hamilton. Holly Bend: Darling Love. D II Chronister and 5 X Henry. M
 Galla Rock: Arthur Reed, Alf Rob- inson and E r Barefield.
 Lee: T Y Daniels, John Campbell and J I. Reese.
 Wilson: Payton McReynolds, D NJ Mourning and A Stout.
 Gum Log: T Purviance, A Aus tin and J V Altman.
 Griffin: John Brown, Jr, c W Law renee and c Bmris.
 Moreland: Cornelius Beneficld, C w Bowden and c $ Brown.
 Liberty: NJ T Hale, X Hickman, and A Williams.
 Dover: Alex Briugle, James Hobbs and John Batteniield.
 Valley: T $ Edwards, Winston Me Annally and " A Ashmore.
 [NoTE.-In the absence of any of the regular judges of any precinct, the law provides that the voters present shall elect from their number to supply the place.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
THE CouNTY-sIsAT.

The County Seat case still hangs fire before his Honor Judge W. D. Jacoway. The regular term of the Circuit Court of Franklin county and . special term for Yell county has so much engrossed the time of Judge Jacoway, that he has been unable to give the County Seat ease that care ful examination which it's impor- tance demands, and therefore there has been no decision yet.
 Unless the election on the 20th is restrained, ,-- and if this is done the officers of the election and the peo- pie will have due noticc,-it will be the duty of the officers of the elec- tion, under the law, to hold the elec- tion at the several voting precincts in tue county. Let tue people then turn out on the 20th and settle the location of their County scat. It is matter in which they are deeply interested, and they should be left to decide themselves. Pay no attention to rumors winch may be circulated by the enemies of Russell vile, but go and VOTE,-unless there is official notice that there will be no election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
Fishing Excursion.

Milton once wrote, "In those vernal seasons of the year, when the air is calm and pleasant, it were injury and sullenness against nature, not to go and see her riches, and participate in her rejoicing with heaven and earth"
 On Friday last, either to avoid being brought under the censure of the "Blind Bard" or else, because it is ill the spring time the young mans fan cy lightly turns to thoughts of love-" a party of young folks, consisting of Misses Fannie Fowler, Porah Boswell, Jennie Moseley, Lizzie Allen, Annie Ferguson, Maggie Miller and Jessie Howell, accompanied by Messrs. James Miller. Luther Boswell, Henry Erwin, Bud White, R. M. Blackburn, Dr. Cheaney, with Rev. MT. Boone, the worthy pastor of the c. P. church of this place as moderator, repaired to the Rocky Ford on the Bayou. There be- heath the lovely shades of the wild woods, where nature clothed ill her emerald garb, whispered poems, like memories of long ago, and where the sweet songsters love to nestle and sing, they are reported to have spent day of real enjoyment. Of course it was too windy, or there was too much water, or some other of the numerous excuses known to fishermen, for the successful pursuit of the ostensible object of their enterprise, but even on fair day it is the better opinion that the finny tribe would have nothing to fear from this party. They were we'll supplied with an abundance of eatables, sufficient to satisfy the greed of the most fastidious epicures, which no doubt was disposed of at that most interesting of all hours
 -en occasions like this-l2 m.
 After spending the day in playing croquet, which is new kind of fishing tackle, the entire party started for home and reached RussellvIlle at pm. unharmed, save a slight wound in the hand of one of the young ladies caused by too much intimacy with cold steel. All were apparently highly pleased with the conquest of the day.
 Motion was in their days, rest in their slumbers,
 And cheerfulness the handmaid of their
 toll;
 Serene, not sullen, were the solitudes Of this unsighing people of the woods.
 Lesser days like this, are only the forerunners of one of greater interest, which calls for the minister and orange blossoms. Wait and sec.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
BE CAREFUL.
VOTERS OF PoPE COUNTY:

VOTERS OF PoPE COUNTY:
 Go to the polls or the 20th day oi June and cast your ballots on the County Seat proposition. And re. member that the proposition to be voted upon is-"Shall the County Seat be located at Rnssellvillc," or, Shall the County Seat be located at Atkins" If you are.in favor of Rus sellvilie see that your ballot has printed on it simply these words,
 "FoR RUssELLvILLE," and nothing else. Be careful on the following points;
 1. Be certain you go to the voting precinct of your own township to deposit your ballot.
 }. Be sure that no one silly sub  stitutes some other kind of ballot for the ope which you desire to vote look at your ballot before you put it in the box and sec that 1t is correct.
 3. Be sure that your name is re- corded correctly on the poll books.
 Let us have a fair, free election, without any attempt this time to thwart the will of the majority, ana let ''the longest pole knock the per. simmon."
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12

After the test of time, we are war ranted in saying that among the stan- ard remedies for Chills and Fever, HUGHEs' ToNIC deservedly ranks among the foremost. In localities where it has been used it has continued to earn increased popularity. It is safe quick and sure. ltis prepared by Mess. R. A. Robinson & Co.,, Louisville, Ky. from formula origiatcd by d physician whose large practical experience in treatment of disorders referred to, enabled him him to so combine such thorough and efficient Ingredients as will certainly break them up. Give it q trial .ald you will always have cause to he thapkfHI that you saw this notice.-For sale by J. Nj. HarGey and Bro.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
 GLASS VILLAGE NOTES.

Health never so good; doctors noth- Ing to do; one has taken contract to drive the blow horses; another to fish and shoot all the game he can. Farmers all cutting wheat.
 Needing rain is general complaint.
 The young ladies have gone wild about sundowns, gents for broad bfim straw hats; merchants can't supply the wants.
 The present session of the high school at Sulphur Springs will close on the 18th of June, 1879, at which time there will be public examination of the school. Prof. N. ". Kuhn invites the public to attend and witness the progress of the school.
 Prof. James Montgomery will com mcnce school at Mt. Zion church, 3 miles east of Sulphur Springs very soon.
 will drop you some notes once in a while. E. H.J.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12

A lady was entertaining at dinner . stranger who had brought a let ter ofintroduction to her husband, and at the end of the meal coffee was served. The lady asked hel guest if he took sugar with his coffee he replied, 70 never, madam; that is to say, hardly ever, .unless the coffee is very poor" A few minu utes later he said Will you please give me little sugar."
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
MT. P. F. Burns, of Ripley. Mi

MT. r. F. Burns, of Ripley, Miss, spent several days with us last week. MT. B. was looking at the country with view of making Pope county his future home. Mir. Burns is a nice, clever gentleman, and we would wei. come him here as permanent resident
 Rev. T. B. Ford, of the Methodist Episcopal church, preached q number of sermons on baptism during the last week. For just about one thousand years, more or less, the question of whether immersion is the only proper mode of baptism, has been discussed by all denomInations of Chris tians, in the pulpit, in books, newspapers, and by the fireside, and the question now is just as unsettled as when the discussion begun. So it seemeth in theseyes of a non-religious partlzan. s
 Some days ago negro man driving a transportation wagon from this place to Dardanelle, came very near running over Mrs. Fannie Truss and little girl while crossing the street. This care less driving and eyi dent disaegard of the personal safety of the lady and lit- tie girl so incensed MT. Truss, her hus- husband, that he proceeded at once to administer to the driver sound Hog ging. The good people of Russellville will wait With bated breath to hear of the howl which will probably be set up by Blaine, Conkling, Edmunds, ct i'd omni genus, against this outrage upon the rights of one of the nations wards. Smaller subjects than this have been discussed by these modern patriots in the National Capitol within the last 40 days. But let them howl; who cares. Is there no ordinance against reclles driving over the street crossings? The attention of the city fathers is called to this question.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
CLARK TOWNSHIP SCRAPS.

Corn, cotton and oats look finely. Wheat better than was expected.
 We are needing rain very bad. As told you before that several others were anxious to live after Gods holy ordinance is proven by the fact that last Thursday Bur Nor din and Miss Mattie Shadwick were married at the residence of 5. G. Mancil, Esq.
 Last Saturday couple of our young friends took flying trip up the l.. R. & F. $. Ry., to the Chcro- kee nation, on business matrimonial of course. It's a pity that Jim F, couldn't go too. Well Jim we are sor- ry though, never mind, there is q better day ahead when financial cir cumstances will not be so pressing. Then you and your cousin Martha Jane can go to the nation.
 More anon,
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12

Elder sister ito little one, who ap. pears to take great interest in Mir. Skibbens); "Come, little pet, it is time your eyes were shut in sleep" Little pet: "I think not Mother told me to keep my eyes open when you and Mir Skibbens were to- gether."
 The New York Mail wisely re- marks that every man has two roads to happiness open to him. One is matrimony and the other isn't.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
School AHairs.

MR. EDITOR: My third public ex- animation at Dover passed oif very pleasantly. The following persons were examined and licensed to teach the public schools within the limits of this county: Miss NJ. F. Pettigrew, 2d z. C.. Messrs. c. C. Poe, D. II. Rankin, w. A. Satterield, 3d 2. C.; Messrs. B. A. Langston, J. F. Burris, and W. NJ. Ludwick, 2d g. C.: MT. J. T.~Wharton, lst z. c. Our teachers have made quite an improvement this year. It ought to increase tenfold. 1 therefore recom- mend that all our teachers take and read some educational paper. The Ar kansas Edition of the American Jour nal of Education is perhaps as good as any. Teachers must read more or our free schools will be failure. I hope the time has come when directors will not employ inferior teachers. They consume your money, teach your chill dren wrong and bring disgrace upon your community. Give your schools to those who have prepared themselves for the work. Then you will get "value received" for your money, your chil- dren will be educated, and prosperity will reign in your midst. Lend your teachers helping hand and by all means try to make your schools sue eessful. My next and last examination for the year will be on the llth and goth days of Sept. However, for the benefit of few who could not go to Dover, will be at Russelville on Friday, June 20th.
 Teachers need not apply for private examination. We do this for the ben fit of all. If teachers fail to get license and directors to get schools, yet we MUST comply with the law. We can and ought te have better school-houses, better conducted schools, and of course better qualified class of teachers.
 O. II. TUCKER, Co. Examiner.
 Atkins. Pope Co.,. June 9. 1879.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
REMOVAL OF COUNTY SEAT,

POPE COUNTY COURT APRIL 90, 1579 In tho Matter of the Change
 Ofthc County Seat of
 Pope County from Dover. )
 1t appearing to the satisfaction of tho Court from the poll-Book5 and the returns of the judges oi the election of the several townships of Pope County, and from the certificate of tho County Clerk, and the two justices of the pciirc called to his assistance in comparing the re- turns from said several townships that at the election held in Pope County, on the 2i day of September, fSiS on the proposition to chInr,, said County Seat of Pope from DovCr and on the other proposition to change tho same tD Russellyillc or Atkins, . majority of the Gualiied voters of said county of Popc as afl- pears from the poll books, voted for change Of said County Seat from Dover, but that q major ity of said qualified voters. at said election, having failed to vote for either Russellville or Atkins, and 1t further appearing that Russellyille amt Atkins received the highest number of said votes, bu neither receiving a majority ofsaid Qualitcd votes f Pope County IT Is THEREFORE ORDERED that on the goth day of June, 1879, at the several voting places in Pope county, in the State of ATkHn- sIs, an election shall be held as is required hY law, at which election the proposition submit ted to he voted upon shall be, Whether the County Seat of Pope County shall Dc located at Russcllville or Atkins.
 Ii is fu,ther ordered that publication shall he made giving notice of said election, in the Rus sellville DEMOCRAT, q newspaper. published at RusscllViile, for 30 days before said election. and tue Sherin of Pope County is ordered to post np in hand-bill form printed copies of thls Or'ter in not less than three of the most public places in each township of Pope County for thirty days preceding said Clecton, State of Arkansas, !
 County of Pope. {
 l, A. J. Bayliss, Clerk Of the Circuit Court and EX-oilicio Clerk of the County Court of said County, do hereby certify that the forego- ing is true copy from the record.
 l., S. Witness my hand and official seal thls
 BAYLIss, Clerk
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
Mother wants you to let her take

Mother wants you to let her take your polonaise pattern, and be so kind as to lillthis cup with yeast and is your clock right, and what tune is it, and httle meal in this pan, and won't you write down your receipt for rye mullins, and please not let your turkeys roost on our fence any more, cause dad says he'll shoot them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12

Great age carries with it 3 certain responsibility whether it attaches to a person or thing. This is seen particu- larly in the case of Johnson's Anodyne Eminent, which is the most marvellous internal and external remedy ever discovered. It ought to be kept in cv- cry house.
 If farmers and others continue to buy dust and ashes put up in big packs and sold for condition powders it won't be our fault. We have exposed the swindle time and again. Sheridan's Powders arc the only kind we know of worth carving home.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
DEAFNESS IN CHILDREN.

Thousands of parents administer quinine to their children in such quan- titles as to produce deafness, dimness of vision, pain in the head and gener- al prostration of the whole nervous system. This practice in many cases proves pernieious, and more pleas ant and potent remedy for the cure of cnills and fever is actually demanded. After much scientific research remedy power to cure all forms of chills and fever without the use of quinine, and toms. The article is Days Aguo Touiu, cures. ga
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
More anon,
SUB.

--Go to Harkcy Bros. for Cuban Chill Tonic, the great West Indies Fever and Ague Remedy, great remedy from Cuba, guaranteed to cure chilis and levers, biliousness and liver complaint every time. It is the finest medicine in the WORLD. Everybody should try it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12

Cuban Chill Tonic, the great West Indies Fever and Ague Remedy, a NEW and great Medicine for Chills. Fevers, Biliousness and Liver Complaint, at J. NJ. Iarkey & Bro.'s.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12

R. B. Clyde, clerk of Garland county, died at Hot Springs last week, of consumption, aged 38 years.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12

Great complaints of drought come to IS from Missouri and IT. inois. Crops of all kinds are said to be very backward in consequence of it, and the yield of wheat threat cned to be cut short.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
ADMINISTRATORS NorICE.

Letters of administration on the estate of R. D. Howell deceased, were granted to the m. dorsIgnod at the April term, lsJ9, by tlsc psu- bate court Of Pope county Arkansas. An per sons having claims against said estate are re- quired Co exhibit them properly authenticated for allowance to the Administrator within ono year aiter the date of said letters, or they may be.precluded from any benefit in said ostRt6 {, and If such claims be not exhibited within tWo years from the date of said letters, thc5 shall be forever barred and precludCd from any ben eft from said estate. ALVA RUSSELL.
 Administrator of estate R. D, Howell, doC'd.
 Mag Fist. 1el0. .... ,.....
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12

A Seymour (Ind man picked up q stick of cord wood the other night and chased cat across the back yard, he didn't each the cat, but he caught the clothes line with his teeth, and now when he smiles the corners of his mouth pass each other at the back of his neck.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
OUR BOND.
WHAT RUSSELL4VELLE WILL DO IN THE EVENT THE COURT HOUSE IS
 VOTED HERE.

We publish below a copy of the bond made by Nine of our best busi. ness men for Twenty yfvc Hundred Dollars to build the Court House at This bond is on f.c in the Clerks office at Dover.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12

Why WILL you suffer WITH shak- ing chill Or burning fever? Two doses of Cuban Tonic, the Great West Indies Fever and Ague Remedy WILL stop q chill, WHILE ONE BOTTLE WILL break them up for years. Try it at Harkey < Bros.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12

A FREE Book of nearly 100 largo oe- tavo pages for the SICK. Full of valu- able notes on Scrofula; Diseases of the Breathing Organs; Diseases of Men; Diseases of Women; Aches and Pains Heart Troubles; and . great variety of CHRONIC DISEASES, with evidence that in most cases these diseases are curable. Sent for one stamp.
 Address
 MURRAY HILL PUB. CO.,,
 No. 129 K. 2Sth Street, N. <.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
PROCLAMATION DE ELECIinN.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN I'll AT there IN will be an election held at the several vu- ting precincts in Pope County, Arkansas, on Friday, the goth day of June, 1879, between the hours prescribed by law, via; DOVER, Dover township.
 EORDlN'o school House, BaYliss township, GEORGETOWN, Clark township. RUSSELLNII4LE, Illinois township. PLEASANT GROVE, Holly Bend township. UNION CHURCH House, Gaila Rock township SMYRNA CHURCH House, Lee township. ATKINS, Wilson township.
 l.. p. FORD $ Grithn township. OLD CAMP GROUND. Nalley township, ---. CHURCH HOUSE, near samuel Bryson'e
 Gum Log township. GROSS PLAINS, Moreiand township. SCOTPNiLLE, Liberty township. JOAEsl CilURH, Independenoo township. BEN JONES PLACE. North Fork township. TOM PAGE'S Schoolhouse, Allen township. BROWNS CtlU R. II House, Martin towpShip
 For the purpose of voting uIioh the following propositions, in accordance with tho order ef the County Court of Pope County made on the 3Oth day of April A. D. 1879, at the April term \. D. 1879 of said court, iE: 'f f-
 FlRST-shall the County Seat be located at RussellVilie.
 sECoND-Shall tho County Seat be located at Atkins.
 Given under my hand, the I2th day Of May, A, D. lS'O. R. IS. HOGiNS, sheriff.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12

John c. Whittier writes q poem entitled "I was stranger and Ye Took Me In" but he doesn't say how much he lost,
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
DIED.

At Dover, on the evening of Tuesday, the 10th inst, Dr. John McFadden, in in the 65th year of his age.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12

BAILEY'S SALINE APPERIENT.
 This article has grown into rapid favor with the people, ,-the masses, and half the price such articles had been heretofore selling at. It is placed at 50 cents per bottle so that the poor as well as the rich could afford to use so potent and pleasant medicine. It is a charming purgative, we'll adapted to summer use, as it cools the system, cleanses the stomach, opens the bowels and unlocks the liver. while it is one of the most pleasant beverages in use. For the immediate cure of sick head ache, heartburn, etc, it has no equal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12

There are forty five cases on the circuit court docket to be tired in Batesville at the July term.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12

"A heavy frost fell on the night Of tho 9th inst, throughout the State of Nisconsin,from which much dan age will result to corn, potatoes, vines and vegetables, Another as- gument in favor of immigratlng to Arkansas.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
DON'T BEGIN TO BE OLD,

A Frenchman sail Ire lated gifl who tried to Dc a woman and Il woman who tried to be q girl. Our children, especially the girls, are forced too much for an early market. We long to be old when we are young, and young when we arc old. Our girls arc a lit- tie too fast in stepping on the platform of wQmanhood. This eoertion entails suspension or retention of natural se- cretions, which if not attended to promptly, is attended with headache, loss of appetite, constipation, pains i'll the side and back, palpitation of the heart, swimming of the head, cold feet and hands, they loose the bloom of the cheek and the lustre of the eye, become dejeeted, feeble and eniaciated. If in this condition you can be restored at once by the use of English Female Bitters, the only known female restorer before the public.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12

-Parkcr's Santonine Worm Lozeu- ges, purest and safest WORM medicine in the woRTp, at Harkey Bros. Buy none but Parkcr's Lozenges.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
 NOTICE

Is hereby given that the following lands sold In June 1877, and June 1878, for nonpnymcrt Uf taxes of 1875. iSI6, and 1871, and belonging to the l.. k. X F. ;. R. w. Co. and purchased hy the following named indIyiduals have been re- deemed by said company, to-wit;
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-06-12

John Lauderbacls, of Fort Smith, has returned from Leadville. He reports tine death rate at from to 10 per day.