The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-08
The Boone County Boom.

The movement inaugurated last January, known as the Boone Coun- ty boom" has formed shape since then and is gradually growing strong CT. tThere is no earthly power that could well resist the commercial rev olution put in motion by the busi- ness men and farmers of the North Weet and so ably assisted by the Russellvilleites. Ere long our peo pie will find hands at work cutting out the new "highway" and bridging the Buffalo and Bayou. It is repor- ted that it will take less than five thousand dollars to build tho road and make it substancial one The Boston mountains have hitherto been barrier seemingly impassable, but that idea has been exploded by actual demonstrations, and daily one may see wagons after wagons wend ing their way to the "Queen of the Arkansaw valley" (Russellville.)
 The breaks from long accustomed habits in going to Springfield has found favor iD the minds of our peo- pie, and the past has taught many of us sad lesson, therefore the prof it that will be richly gleaned in go- ing south to deal with our own brcth- ren will amply repay for all that has been lost.
 There seems to be an effort by all good men throughout this entire re- zion to push this movement forward and to assist by legitimate means to give our sister town the benefit of our immer se trade.
 Our teamsters speak in the high est terms of Geo. Howell, the L. R. & F. S. R. R. agent at Russellville. When R. R. agents show spirit of fraternal feeling, we'll may our team. sters feel safe from insolence and wrath. Mir. Howell we know person- ally and can corroborate everything said in his favor.
 Mir. J. l.. Shinn and the "Little Giant" Battenfield) can be called the very best friends we have had in our recent struggles for commercial liberty. They have worked inces sanity and their money has been freely given to put the road in tray cling condition.
 Russellville has done nobly and we hope she will never regret the day she Joined hands with the pso- pie of Boone, Newton, Searcy and Marion. at the feast on the day of the "Grand Entrance"
 The work IS just begun, and never should we rest until every dollar in trade is turned south. Artion-ac- tion is our watchword and while oth CTS may be sucking the pap of North ern coercion" in | commercial sense, we stand tor Home, Russellville, and the State. Let the good work 90 on and in five years our population will be doubled. Harrison and Boone Co. prosperous, the North West fll- ed with manufactories, Russellville 8 city, and those who earnestly es- poused the cause, feel proud of the accomphshments.-Harrison Times.
 A greater number of acreage of new ground has been taken in during this winter than the five years past. This is an indication of energy and industry, that speaks we'll for our Boone county farmers. The turning of the trade south to Russellyille will greatly add to the development of our beautiful county. Our far mers are being encouraged by this and gladly push forward in their farm labors to have their land pre- pared for an abundant crop to ship south next summer, fall and winter. Farmers are importing fine blooded bulls, jacks and stallions to improve thelr stock. Boone county in the future will be the banner stool. ..coun- ty of the State, if we are any judge of the signs now seen upon every hand. let the good work 50 on.-- Harrison Times.