Sharp County record., 1880-12-23
LOCAL NEWS
Town and County.

"A merry Christmas to the patrons of
the RECORD.
Mr.. j. R. Metcalf has removed to his
new residence this week.
Only four or five delegates present at
district meeting of stewards of the M. E.
church.
The county collector will commence
his collecting tour in North township, on
the Goth of January.
Mr.. W.P. Byers, of the Batesville
Pilot paid US visit this week, being a
delegate to the district meeting Of stewards
of the NJ. E. church.
Mr.. J. B. MauIdin, of the firm of
Heath, Clark & Mauldin, blacksmiths at
Ash Flat, called on US last Saturday. lie
reports business in his line very good.
Marriage licenses issued for W. W.
Taylor and A. J. Cunningham, j. P.
Youngblood and NJ. NJ Suttle, Glass
Brewer and c, Sturgeon, since our last
issue.
Mr.. j. G. Anderson, the painter, re-
ports bran new baby at his house. 1t
is said that jim, Immediately upon sight
of the little youngster, seized paint
brush and wanted to paint it sky blue,
but his "better half" objected.
Mr.. y, II. Joblin was in town last
FrilsE, lonkins ,after,the-iatqaosta. Of TIE
enterprising and reliable firm of Adler,
Goldman & Co., of St. Louis and New
Orleans. Alf. makes business wherever
he goes.
Mayor Olham went out last Monday
in search of game, and with four shots
from his fowling piece brought down two
squirrels, six quails and turkey. He
remembered the RECORD folks with por-
ton of the proceeds of the sport.
Thus far but few delinquents have
responded to our request to pay up their
subscriptions and help us along. Remem-
ber, dollar and fifty cents is but triae
to you, but hundred such is quite an
item to us. We shall have 10 revise our
subscription list, and drop those who. do
not settle up.
Mrs. VIM. Tippett, Owasco, n Y. says:
Il have worn an improved Excelsior KID
ney Pad about three weeks, and have re-
ceived great relief frcm it for pain in the
back. "--See adv.
The Alton, Mo-, Democrat reports
that one Levi Allen, of Sharp county,
recently broke into a house in Oregon
county and stole some wearing apparel ,
and on being arrested and brought before
the circuit court, plead guilty and was
sentenced to the penitentiary for two
years.
DIR. T. B. Hail, of Hickory Valley,
called on us this week. Mr.. Hail is doing
an extensive mercantile business at Hick-
ory Valley, and informs us that he is
selling goods as low as they can be had
in Batesville, and paying Batesville prices
for cotton. Those who haul their cotton
to Batesville from this section should call
on Mr.. H. and learn his prices. A days
time and "A miles travel is worth saving.
Mrs. J. b. Wilson, Tiffin, Ohio, says: 81
have worn an Improved Excelsior Kidney
Pad, and received more relief than from all
remedies I have ever tried. | cheerfully
recommend it TO all sufferers" See adv.
Mr.. R. F. Medley, of the firm of
Medley & Bro, besides being frst'cass
miller, comes to the front as the champion
hunter of this section, having killed three
deer last Monday, and only devoted a
portion OF the day to hunting, part OF
the afternoon being used in hauling in
and butehering the game. He sent fine
present in the shape Of venison ham to
the RECORD office, as San item" Thanks,
friend Fult. Such "item," are very ac-
ceptable, and are always inserted, even if
they crowd other things out.
The snow storm with which we have
been visited this week again overlook the
farmers with portion of their crops in
the field, though many had taken advan
tage Of the few pleasant days since the
previous storm, and by close application
were so far advanced with the work OF
aa.herin. tha. il compelled 10 leave the