The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01

---Mr. ". c. Renfrow went out Int, the hedges and by-wxys yesterday t, proclaim the tidings Of his candidac, for assessor.
 --We call especial attenton of oul readers. and the Atkins people particu larly, to the "Open Letter" in another column. It is an "eys-opener.n
 At the meeting of the legal fratsr- nity last Thursday there not being 2 quorum present, they adjourned again to meet in this place to-day.
 -..WooL CARDER ron sALE.--The un. dersigned has csrding machine for sale, cheap for cash. Apply to c. e. OATES, l Potts Station. Ark. Judge ". D. Jacoway, of Dardan- ellie, was over last Thursday attending the meeting of the bar association. We acknowledge an agreeable call. -Yesterday was the last day under the law for taking the census. The onumerator has fifteen days longer in which to make out and send in reports, &c.
 We were accorded the pleasant privilege of . drive over the city in one of Mir. John Evant's superb hacks last week for which ws are duly thank ful.
 Agent for Portable and Stationary Engines, Threshers and Horse Powers, Sales at Factory prices. Orders solici- ted. R. J. WILSON.
 Rev. J. W. Heagan, of Dardanelle, desires us to say that on account of absence from the county he will not be able to fill his appointmtsnt at Mt. Zion next Sabbath.
 An hundred guns were fired on River street last Friday night in honor of the nomination of Hancock and English. The greatest enth usiasm prevailed.
 ---Col. Hartman, the indcfatigable Superintendent of the Fort Smith road arrived by special train Tuesday evening and remained in town till Wednesday.
 My goods ara of tho best quality, am anxious to sell, will give you bar gains, como aRd examine for yourself. R. J. WILSON.
 --.One of the heaviest rainfalls ever visited upon us fell last Saturday after noon. The town was flooded from "send to esnd.n As sanitary agent it did much good.
 --Capt. Sam Churchill. one of the most plsasant pilgrims on the road was hero Saturday in the interest of the staunch grocery house of c. F. Penzel & Co.,. Little Rock.
 The ambitious band boys keep up the discoraant notes of their untu ned instruments until tho s'dead waste and middle of the night" to the discomfort ure of some of our citizens. We were pleased to meet this week Mir. J. H. Beers Of tho firm ofBeers Brothers, Msrrilton. Mr. B. has but recently moved to this State, and pro- poses to make his homo here in the future.
 We are indebted to our christian friend. T. w. Yersley, for sampls can of csrnsd beef. Mr. Y. has moro of the same kind and we unhesita:ing- ly pronounce it fine, and well worth trying.
 MT. Caldwell Bradshaw, formerly of this place, but now . prom inent attorney of Little Rock, came up las, week on visit to friends in Russell vile. We acknowledge several pleas ant calls.
 -Dr. T. M. Wyatt left Monday for Morrilton on professional business to bs gone one week. Then he will re- turn to Russellvills to remain during the summer. Persons desiring dental work should govern themselves ac- cordingly.
 The editor of the Columbia Banner writing homo from Washington con- cerning the reception of the elitors and ladies of the excursion party by Presi- dent and Mrs. Hayes, says "both ten derly kissed little May Battenfield ai she passed"
 Tho Teachers Institute at Crosa Plaina last week was reasonably well attended. Msssrs. M. II. Baird, Wm. Oates and c. M. Moseley and Miss Gibson represented Russellvills.
 MT. W. II. Garden, Of Gala Creek, has been in town several days with a view to purchasing family residence. We would cordially welcome kr. Car den to our town, and hope he will hnd property to suit.
 | MT. Alva Russell returned home last Sunday afternoon from . visit among the "hornsy handed sun-burnt sons of toil'' and reports q splsnpid time had. He lsft again Monday for "pastures new" and will be gone all week.
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