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The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09
OUR FAT MEN.

The Forrest City Eagle in discussing the proportions of some of the big men | in that town says that out of popula- tion of 900 they have twelve white male citizens who together weigh 250S pounds, averaging 209 pounds each. Knowing that Russellville is some on big men itself, We have investigated a little and announce the following re- suit: We have sixteen white male citizens whose combined corporosities aggregate 3514 pounds, averaging 2l9 pounds each. The names and weights are as fellows: H. H. Julian, 250; w. o. Rogers, 236; J. F. Macarthur. 236; A. T. Davis, 22O; l.. W. Davis. 2l0; ". H. Hicks, 2l5; F. +. Burns, 20i; John Eyants, 2l8; J. NJ. Thompson, 224; J. H. Battenfield, 225; A. Winsctt, POP; Robt. Garden, 222; Col. Turner, 202; Joshua Hearn, 222; Col. Winters, 3ll :; c. W. Bergman, 2l7.
 Another one of our citizens, Mir. 5. Fl. Costen, who weighs only 23S pounds, feeling in delicate health, has gone to Eureka Springs to recuperate. G. ". Bergman, mentioned above, had the misfortune during the war to lose his right lower limb, and on account of this loss only weighs 217 pounds. Three of the above measure in height as follows Thompson, 6 feet 6 inches; Evans 6-5; Burns, 6-5; combined height Of the three men is 19 feet and iHclies. How is that for high?
 Can any town, village, hamlet, or health resort, no larger than Russell vile, beat us on fat men?
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09
Dover, June 6, 1881.
Mrs. Sula Howell is passing few lays with friends at Potts Station.

Mrs. Sula Howell is passing few days with friends at Potts Station.
 A law suit before Esqulre Berry, man last Thursday, involving $3.75, hung two jaries and is still undecided. The costs already foot up over $2o. Is not this a forcible illustration of a "penny wise and pound foolish" policy ?
 From the Ozark Democrat we learn that the committees to arrange a programme for the grand temperance rally and picnic at Ozark on the 4th ult., will meet here tomorrow. A mo- tice published in another place gives particulars.
 The farmers crusade against Gen. Green has been pushed this week with unabated vigor, and the gratifying in- telligence is received that the general and his entire army are being repulsed at every engagement. It is thought an unconditional surrender will be agreed upon at an early date.
 The question of organizing build ing and loan association is being agis tated in our midst. A copy of bylaws and instructions for the organization of an association is in the possession of Mir A. $. Howell, who will take pleasure in exhibiting the same to parties desir- ous of obtaining information upon this subject.
 Last week we noted the arrival of Dr. John Gordon and family, to spend delightful vacation with large circle of friends and kindred since then they have received information of the death of little daughter whom they had left at home in Illinois. This dispensation of Providence is a severe blow to our visitors, and their grief will overshad- ow the joys of the trip. We extend them sympathy.
 We acknowledge most agreeable call last Saturday afternoon from Mir. J. W. Eudy, of Dover, and his friend Mir. G. w. Micheal, late of Mt. Pleas ant. N. c. Mir. Micheal will, we think become a citizen of Pope county in the near future and in that event we are very certain our county will receive a valuable acquisition to her citizenship. Mir. Micheal will visit other sections ot our state and has promised us a state- ment of his impressions when he re- turns home, for publication.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09
From Dover.
Editors Russollville Democrat:

Editors Russollville Democrat:
 If you will allow me space in the DEMOCRAT I would like to ask "Read- er," if Gen. Green is omnipresent. l thought he was stationed in this section and had established headquarters in my cotton patch.
 Farmers tell me that with another week of favorable weather they will succeed in working out their cotton, which ten days ago seemed to be almost lost in grass and weeds. Since the rains ceased cotton has improved some, still the prospect is quite gloomy. Corn is looking remarkably we'll after so much unfavorable weather. A great deal of corn will be laid by this week. Do not farmers often quit blowing corn too early?
 If I am to judge othe- new corners from myself we say all honor to tho DEMOCRAT for the interest taken in tho public schools and general educational interests of the county. Do you wish immigrationS Encourage education-- provide an ample school fund.
 NOVICE. Dover, June 6, 1881.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09
Appleton Notes,

Editors Russellville Democrat
 Not having seen anything in your columns recently from our section, send few lines. And first will say we did not fail to vote the five mills tax, and that unanimously. We want an educated people and will have a school, free, when practicable, and sub scription otherwise
 Some time since I noticed your ans nouncement of new postmaster. We have certainly been careless about sending you the news, but Prof. Kuhn has held the office since Oct. lst, and gives general satisfaction.
 Health is very good, taking into con- sideration the damp weather, for we have rain, rain, and then more rain, with occasional glimpses of kind old Sol's face.
 MT. Harman Poe is recovering from an attack of typhoid fever; is able to walk about.
 Uncle Joe Poe brought from your city new sewing machine yesterday. Now, sewing machines are in almost every house, and to trim dresses all over with ruffles will not be a very tedious undertaking.
 We have good Sunday school at Sulphur Spring, of which w. B. Stokes is supsrintendent, and J. s. Rowland assistant superintendent. The M. E. church south at Mt. Zion, near us, has a flourishing school also. W. E.. Matthews, superintendent.
 Now I suppose it is unnecessary to tell you that grass is exceedingly luxu> riant, and making the farmers almost as blue as IT is green, since you know of the continued rains. Nevertheless corn aud cotton are growing nicely, and we live in hopes that all will come out right yet. ALLIE.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

Another death sentence has been commuted by Gov. Churchill. This time it is Cal Emory, of Franklin eoun- ty. who was convicted of murder at the September 1880 term of the Pope circuit court on a change of venue from Frank lin county. An appeal has been pend- ing since last December before the su- preme court, and last Friday on petition from Franklin county and judge of the supreme court the governor commuted the sentence to twenty-one years in the penitentiary. At best this action is an outrage upon public decency and calls forth the loudest condemnation. Emory was convicted of murdering woman, the details of which crlme is of the most fiendish and revolting character. Emory is either guilty or innocent of this crime. If guilty he should have suffered the full penalty of the law; if innocent he should have been released. There should have been no compromise in this case. The spectacle of the su- prems court of a state seeking conces- sions of this kind is novel one in criminal jurisprudence.
 Mir. G. ". Micheal and George Ludwick, of Illinois, and Messrs Logan and Deisart, of Tenn, prospectors and home-seekers, stopped off at this place last Thursday to visit relatives near town and to examine our part of the country with view of locating. We were pleased to form the acquaintance of the party, and glad to know that they are favorably impressed with our county. It is quite likely that DOT tion of this party will become perma- nsnt citizens of Pope county. They will be welcome.
 We direct attention to the new hardware advertisement of J. H. Perry in another column. Capt. Perry aims to devote his whole attention to the management of the stove and hardware business, and by fair dealing and promptness in business hopes to gain a share of public patronage. His repairs ing department will be in the hands of a competent tinner and all work will be done in a prompt and efficient manner,
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09
POST OFFICE TROUBLE AT
 RUSSELLVILLE.
The Smiths Getting Things
 Mixed.

Mixed.
 Written for the Russellyinc Democratl
 RUssELLvILLE, June 4. Mfr. J. J. SMITH:
 How did it como to pass that I was born ill South Carolina and you in Pennsylyania or somc other remote section, and our mothers both chose J. J. as our initials? They little dreamed that in 1881, I, an old man of sixty-eight years, and you, perhaps . young aspirant to some high office, as congressman, or governor of Arkansas, should meet in this lately western will derness, and our mail get jumbled into the same postoffice letter box to our mutual annoyance. Mothers! what would the world do without them. But they make some mistakes in naming their children, which have to be cor rected by them. Now, let us put our heads together and correct ono of them. My name is not JOHN; is yeurs2 l read that John was hung for being so ugly, but I have since learned that it was doue to thin them out, that they were getting too thick. 1 do not like the killing or hanging process, but we will have to do something to remedy the mail mixing trouble or 1 may get into your secrets and there is no telling whether it might not end in the strain ing of bit of rope with a little un- pleasantness at the lower end of it; or, the old man might--well, I will not say what, but if you have gotten it keep dark and will do the same. In that last letter of yours that came to my hand, read. "Dear J., wife and baby''-but for that last word, baby, I might have read on, but here I stopped and looked to the signature and behold it was Smith with another J. prefixed. My mother was fond of Js. and stuck one to brother, but he knows have no baby, so I closed and herewith re- turn the letter to the postoffice.
 We'll, as said, my name is not John, although there seem to be two chances for it to be SO; nor is it James, Joseph, Josephus, Jedediah, nor Jehosaphat. If the Us. of your name stand for any of these, you will very much oblige me by informing your correspondents that it will, in some measure, add to your con- venience if they will address you by the full name represented by the initial. But if your name is Jesse Josiah, please tell them to address you with the prefix of captain, or major, and I will have my correspondents to prefix colonel, or general, and "don't you forget it."
 Respectfully,
 JESSE JOSIAH SMITH.
 P. O. Box 95.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09
Chickasaw Route. MEMPHIS & CHARLESTON KY.

For passen gers. whose destination is any point lu the southeast, this wIll be found the most pleasant route, and especially for parties tray cling with their rainilies. It has recently built a number of elegant new coacnes, and the eN- eeilent condition of It's track enables it to make FAST TIME and SURE CONN ACTIONS with comfort and safety to it's patrons. Remember that from ARKANSAS it is the SHORTEST LIN K by from T3 to IA miles, That it runs frst-class coaches from Little Rock to Chat.a- nooga without change; that 1t Is the only line running it's entire DOUBLE DAILY TRAINS from Memphis to Chattanooga; that it Is the only line running sleeping ears from Memphis to Chattanooga, Knoxville. Bristol aud Lynch burg without change; that the sleeping car fare Is lower than by any other line; that it makes QUICKER TIME between Memphis and Chattanooga than any other line; that it makes connections with moro lines running out of Chattanooga than any other line; that is IS, in fact, the best line generally; that tickets by this line can be obtained at the coupon ticket onices of the Memphis x Little Rock railroad at Argenta and Little Rock. For rates of tick cts, maps and time tables apply to
 F. R. ROGERS,
 Genr Western Agent, Oallas, Texas
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09
Tax Assessors Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that will attend each township in Pope county, Ark, for the purpose of assessing the personal property for the year 1881, and the per capita tax of such as arc lia ble to pay the same, at the Following times and places, to.wit: Lee T'p, school house near Byerly's, June x [ Gala Rock, Gala Rock June 8.
 !" precinct June D. Holly Bend, precinct Jane 10 < II. Gala Creek, precinct June l3 < 14. Gum Log, precinct June i5, Valley, precinct June l6 t IT. Moreiand, Caglesyiile June IS. Clark, Grange hall June 20.
 q LGadon June 2i. Rayliss, Nordon's school house June 22 Martin, lt Il Tate, June 23.
 .s precinct June 24.
 1" Joseph Towards June 9. Allen, precinct June 2T
 " Freeman spring Gill i2 o'clock June ss. North Fork, precinct Janc 90. Independence, precinct June 30.
 Curtis church July 1. Liberty, scottyiie July {, 5 & b. Grinln, sulphur Spaing July T
 l. D Enrdis July 8 x 9. Wilson, Atkins July fl, i2, IS < i4 kussellyllle July n, i6, IS & 70. Dover, Dover July 20, 2i & 22.
 All persons are requested to meet mo at one of the above named places.
 A. k. ROBINSON, Assessor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09
CAGLESVILLE ITEMS.
CAGLEsvILLE, June 6.
Editors Russellville Democrat:

CAGLESN LILLE, J UIIS U' Editors Russellville Democrat:
 Through inadvertence your cores pondent here made an erroneous state ment in your last issue, In regard to the churches at this place. Rev. MT. Rail, of the NJ. E. church, breaches here on the third Sabbath instead of the second of each month as stated; and Rev. Mir. Montgomery, of the c. F. church, occupies the pulpit on the fourth Sabbath instead of the third. On the second Sunday in each month Ed. Vaughan, a venerable old ''father in Israel" and a faithful laborer in his "Master's vineyard" breaches at the Baptist church one-half mile south of this place. AS correction of the error please give this a place, and oblige
 OCCASIONAL.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09
AtfentiOn!

All persons in this town and vicinity who are in possession of army guns belonging to the state will confer q favor and save unnecessary trouble by delivering the same to B. F. lobe, al the DEMOCRAT office, at their earliest convenience. 1 am ordered by the gov, ernor to forward the same to head quarters. Respectfully,
 JAS. w. RUSSELL. June ?, 1881.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

physicians as well as inValids to use it wit confidence. It is the most reliable remed for diseases of the throat and lungs that sc enee has produced. 1t strikes at the fouT dation of, all pulmonary diseases, affordin prompt and certain relief, and is adapted { patients of any age or either soX. Bein very palatable, the youngest children talk it without difficulty. In the treatment ( ordinary Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat Bronchitis, Influenza, Clergyman Sore Throat, Asthma, Group, and Ca tarrh, the effects of AYER's CHERRY PFC ToRAL are magical, and multitudes are ar nually preserved from serious illness by it timely and faithful use. It should be keI at hand in every household, for the pre lection it affords in sudden attacks. I Whooping- cough and Consumptio there is no other remedy so efilcacious soothing, and helpful. w
 The marvellous cures which AVER CHERRY PICTORIAL has effected all over th world are sufficient guaranty that it wi continue to produce the best results. A impartial trial will convince the most scept cal of its wonderful curative powers, as we as of its superiority over all other preparf tions for pulmonary complaints.
 Eminent physicians in all parts of th country, knowing it's composition, recon mend AYER's CHERRY PICTORIAL to invalds and prescribe 1t in their practice. Tho tee Of half century has proved it's ahsolut certainty Go cure all pulmonary complaint not already beyond the reach of human aid Prepared by pr. J. c. Aver & Go.
 Practical and Analytical Chemists,
 Lowell, Mass.
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The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09
THE BEST REMEDY
FOR
FOR Diseases of the Throat and Lung.

Diseases of the pulm, nary organs are so prey alent and fatal, that safe andreliable remed for them is invaluabl to every community AYER's CHERRY PRS ToRAL is such a remedy and no other so eun nently merits the conf dence of the public. ] is a scientific combin3 ton of tho mediciuf principles and curativ virtues of the fines drugs, chemically uni
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The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

POST OAK SHINGLES.-The pub lie are hereby notified that the under signed has shingle machine in opera ton and is now prepared to fill orders for tirst-class post oak shingles in quan- titles to suit. These shingles will out last pine. Call on or address,
 c. G. OATES,
 Potts Station. Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT DARDANELLE, ARH.,l
 May 70, 1881. { Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the negster aud Receiver of U. $. Land once at Dardanelle, Ark, On Tuesday 25th June, 1881, viz.:
 Martin Epps, No. sos7, for the E < of the F. 4 sSC Ii Y SN R2t W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz:
 James Nj. Harkey, James Freeman and Thomas L. Lolin, all of Russellyille, Pope Co.,, Ark, and R. (. Briuson, of Dardanellc, Yell Co.,, Ark.
 T. M. GIBSON, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09
s l. k II O Y II O T G A E II o T $ o S
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 JArORCON

We have been favored with several pleasant visits lately from Prof. Yon- ley, an uncle of our esteemed fel~ low-townsman, MT. G. W. Chapman. The professor will likely spend most of the summer in our town.
 There has been slight advance in the price of cotton. The lower grades are half cent higher and the higher grades an eighth higher. We quote as follows; Low ordinary, 5e. ordinary, 6c. good ordinary, 7c. low middllug, 9.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09
LITTLE ROCK s FORT SMITH RAILWAY.

On and after WEDNESDAY, May1s, 'sl, trains on this road will run every day, Sundays eX- cepted, as follows: ,
 PASSENGER & EXPRESS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09
sHERIFF,s SALE.

Notice is hereby given that on the 3Oth day Of June 1881, between the hours prescribed by law for Judicial sales, at the court house door in the town of Dover, Pope Co.,, Ark, will pro- ceed to sell to the highest and best bidder on 2 credit of three months the following described lot or parcel of land to-wit: Beginning $50 feet north of the $ E. corner of W or of w or sec 9, township north range 90 west, and running north 90 feet, thence west l5O feet, thence south 50 feet thence east i50 feet to point of beginning; being a tract of land 80 feet bv 150 feet In size, and levied by me as the property of John smith under an execution is- sued by the clerk Of the circuit court Of Toll county, Dardanelle district, and to me directed for the sum of one dollar damages, and S2l.9o costs recovered against said John smith by the plaintiff in case wherein the state of Arkan- sas is plaintiff and said John Smith is defend- ant, winch case was tried and judgment had at the August term of the Yell county circuit court for the Dardanelle district.
 R. E. HoGINS, sheriff Pope Co.
 ByJ. W. QUINN, Deputy.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

Our Stock is complete in all it's branches. Our Goods and fresh Our facility for doing business ample and able to sell goods not only as low, but actually CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE in the city The time of year for active business has ar and within the next Five Months expect to sell OOO worth of goods for cah To do this expect and intend to sell for SMALLER PROFIT than goods have ever before been sold for here.
 Therefore if you want CLOTHING we have 1t Of all kinds and qualities from s per suit up to $3o. Over> coats from s6 up to $20 Also extensive line of Fur
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

Through bills of lading given for Cotton from Ft. Smith, Van Buren, Ozark, Clarksvlile, Russellyille and all points on the road to Now York, Boston, Providence, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Memphis, New Orleans. &c. Rates low and transportation rapid.
 THEO. HARTMAN, supt. P. ]. BENNETT. General Ticket Agent
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

nishing Goods, such fine shirts, underwear overshirs collars, ties, &c., &c.
 Our BOOT and SHOE DEPARTMENT is IMMENSE, and here claim that exce in Price and Quality.
 Our HAT DEPARTMENT-both Ladies and Gentle7 men's is the most extensive in town.
 Our DRY GOODS AND NOTION Department is un7 equallen in extent and variety.
 We have Ladies' Coaks, Shawls Nubias, Lace Wraps, Gloves and Hosiery in great assortment
 Our stock of RIBBONS is the most complete in town
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

short distance in the country, came to town last Sunday to spend the day with her mother. Quite unexpectedly a doc- tor had to be summoned and in due time a bouncing boy was announced. This act was not on the programme when Mrs. Douthit left home but 1t came off all the same. Of course the boy could not resist the temptation of making his entrance into the world whilst in town. A shrewd boy that.
 MT. Thomas Williamson, venera> bls old gentleman from Ten nessee, who is returning home from the Presbyterian assembly at Austin, Texas, came by way of kussellvills to visit his sister, Mrs Harriet William son, whom he has not seen for fifty years. Mir. Williamson Is sixty-five years of age, but is hale and hearty. He has a large circle of relatives in this county, who will make his visit as en- joyablo as possible.
 Young McCutcheon, former mail rider on the route from Harrison to Dover, was arrested about week age at his fathers, on Cave Creek, in New ton county, by special agent Crowell, charged with abstracting a registered letter from the mail bags some time this spring, whilst he was rider from Har> rison to Brasfield's on top of the noun tain. He was taken before an officer who fixed his bond for appearance be- fore the United States court at Fort Smith in the sum of 5000 which he promptly gave and was released. ". c. Ford and J. G. Wallace, of this place, we understand, have been re- fained as council for his defense. He and his friends declare that he is en- tirely innocent. His family, as we'll as himself, are in good standing wherever known.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-08-23

To the Merchants Of Tallahassee You will
find the 81. Marks market without competition
Compare it with prices of Tallahassee We the
citizens of ISL. Marks and vicinity will guarantees
to any reliable merchant of Tallahassee or else
where, our entire trade, with continued increase
of custom, if they will establish house here and
sell to Us at Tallahassee prices; the trade Of
fishermen and spongers being large and al eask!
Look over the market list of prices appended
to this, and you will hearken to the call of an
oppressed people:
ST. MARKS MARKET, AUGUST 10, 1881.
Bacon, dry salt sides, 15c; beef steak, &c
chickens, half grown, 124c, grown, 20c coffee
Rio Csc crackers, snda, 10c dry goods, prints
10c, br. shirtings, 10 a 12@c; thread 1Oc per
spool checks, l24 a 15c; Dr. drillings, 12@ q
l5c: eggs. 10c; -four, Posts Best. retail Is lbs
to 81 90; fish, mullet, a &c. sheephead, red
fish, &c. &c; grits, CSC ginger snaps, 15c: grain
corn, $l2b; meal, $1.30; Hides, dry, 1Oc; salt
06c: ard-tack, 10c kerosene oil, 40c; powder
5Oc; percussion caps, IS; rice, 1Oc; shot, 123c
soap, 10c soda, 2Oc salt. sack, $2.00, ba. SOC
sugar, 15cI; tobaecn, 65c0&1 90.
FBHRRMAN