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The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-17
MARRIED.

In Dardanelle, at the residence of N. Jessup, Esq, on Sunday, FeD. 18th, 1881, by Rev. E. NJ. Roach, Mir. Will II. Miller, of Russellville, and Miss Lille Willis, of Dardanelle.
 Being an attache of this office we are enabled to say from our long associa> ton with him that Will is eminently worthy of the fair prize he has drawn from cupid's lottery. The DEMOCRAT joins with large circle of friends in offering to the groom and bride hearty ngratulations and wishes that bright hued flowers may bloom perennially along their pathway through life.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-17
DONERDOTS.

-Mumps on whiz in town,
 --Drummers, drummers-how they do come.
 Well, just let them come, and with out the proviso.
 --Messrs. Erfnrth & Marshall, the energetic and go-ahead mechanics of this place anticipate starting wagon and blacksmith shop soon.
 The Rev. W. H. Vernon, district agent in behalf of the American Bible society for the state of Arkansas, spent last Sabbath in Dover upon his work of circulating the word of God
 Sheriff R. B. Hogins was unable to meet his appointments last week for Moreland and Griffin on account of sickness. He left Monday for Scotts- vile, and if no other disappointment will reach Dover by the middle of next week.
 A pretty respectable job that was. mean the $l0, ,000 immigration bom> bast bill that was shouldered on the taxpayers back. Besides being so kind and generous, It will go a good way in assisting these railroad fellows in sell ing their lands along the railroad lines.
 The slight gale from the north- west last week had a telling effect on the unmarried wing of the family even aroused newspaper man from his lsthargy. Well, you can go on with ycur foolishness, it is nothing similar" to mo. Licenses issued to the following parties: J. NJ. Jackson and Miss Yicia Williamson; W. A. Wheeler and Miss Francis Sutherland; ; c. c. Price and Mrs. Lizzie Anthony i; Abner Brassfleld and Miss Martha Standridge, and Will Miller and Miss Lillie May Willis. Correct, Will. You can stand up.
 A new bill has been passed requr- ing the county judges to apportion the school funds, and is going the rounds of the press. had supposed that sec ton 40 of the present school law was enacted with that intent, but being mistaken as usual, l own mp, and would like to know the meaning of said secs ion 70 which reads as follows "Ihat
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-17

tie county court immediately on re- ceiying notice Of the distribntlve share of school revenue apportioned by the state superintendent to each
 county, shall proceed te apportion to
 the several school districts of their
 county in proportion to the number Of
 persons between the ages of six and
 twsnty-one years, residing within the
 school district respectively, on the first
 Monday of July previous, the said school revenue apportioned te the county, and shall forward to the coun- ty treasurer, and to each of the direct ors of each district. a statement of such apportionment, carefully distinguishing tho sources from which the school reye- nues so apportioned are derived, and the amount due each school district in the county for each separate source, and shall see that the revenues from the public school fund are invariably paid to their county, and to the school districts of their county, strictly in accordance with the apportionment made to them by the same" If saasss is not as plain as the road to BesIon-- please excuse me. SCRAP.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-17

NyOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE IN following named executors, administra tors and guardians have filed their accounts current as such, for settlement and confrina- - ton at the April term, 1881, Of the rope probate court, viz:
 w, B. Young, gdn Willie s. Young. K. F. Williamson admr D. r. Williamson est'
 final.
 R. Wilson gdn Ruth Bernard, final. W. l.. D. Ewing gdn Ashmore heirs. J. W. Hughey gdu Elizabeth Strickland, nnal' w. E. Young aamr W. c. McGune estate. W. |. Harkey admr Alfred Wick estate. J. S. Williamson gdn Wright heirs. J. B Erwin admr Frank Thach estate. ". NJ. Dunu sdmr A. R. Garrison estate hnai C. c. Luker admr A. J. West estate.
 All persons interested in said estates are mo- tined to file their exceptions, if any they have, on or before the second day of the next (Aprill term Of the probate court of Pope county, Ar kansas, or they will be forever barred from executing to the said amounts or any part thereof.
 Witness my hand and official seal this Slst
 W. REYNOLDS, Clerk.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-17
THE PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILD
 ING.
Timely Suggestions from Widc~
 Awake Correspondents.
RussELLyILLE, Feb. s, 1881.

Awake Correspondent.
 RussELLyILLE, Feb. s, 1881. Editors RnsssIlville Democrat:
 l was over to take look at tn, new school building few days ago It IS going to be a splendid house an ornament to our town and last ing tribute to the enterprise and in telligence and good taste of our pso rle. It will be, ia fact, one of the handsomest and most commodious school buildings Tn the state.
 The building committee deserve great pralse for their untiring efforts to carry on the work, and it ought to be : pleasure for every man in Russellyllls WHO PRETENDs TO BE A MAN, to do something to aid on the good work
 And just here let me make a sug- gestion. It is this: Let the build ing committee make list of all sub scr.bers to the building fund, giving name and amount subscribed. Head the list, "1he roll of honor" and when the building is completed let the roll of honor be nicely framed and hung up Tn the main auditorium of the building. I suggest this in order that honor may go to those to whom honor is due.
 So if any citizen of the town thinks he would prefer to have his name on the roll of honor, let him go to the building committee and give in proportion to his ability, for the committee need funds. And if any man prefers to gather in his purse string and eBgravs the word AvARICIoUs upon his character, or if he prefers to smoke away or drink away all hls spare change, rather than to put his name on the roll which will be looked upou with honor by thousands, let him do so.
 Another suggestion: Let the school board adopt resolution that all persons living outside of this school district who may donate any thing to help complete the building, shall be untitled to receipt for the same, which receipt shall be good for tuition to the amount thereof, when the free school fer this district shall commence. Many citizens living in the county outside of the district who have sons and daugh tcrs whom they desire to educate, would then, no doubt, freely and cheerfully advance some money to aid in the completion of the house.
 Yours,
 XX x
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-17
A COTTON FACTORY.
Good Advice from a WeIl-wisher
 of RusseIlviile.

Good Advice from a WeIl-wisher
 of Russellviile.
 To the Editors of the DEMoCRAT:
 Why can't Russcllville have cot ton mill? She is one of the most important points on the Fort Smith railroad. Has as many If not more inducements than any other point on the line. And an enterprise of thls kind would be greater induce ment for capital and immigration than any other thing possible, except the elegant and eommodious school building which is now being erected on the college grounds. The entire community should take live inter. est in this. It will not only be a benefit to the town, but to the coun ty as well. And we almost feel con fdent in saying that if our leading men would at once take hold, most every land owner in the county would willingly subscribe to one or more shares of stock say at S25 or $50 a share. An enterprise of this kind only needs kind word here, a tavor there, and liberal spirit from all those who are interested in the future of our community, before the merry hum of spindles breaks the silence of what a few years before was almost a wilderness. Let our heavy land owners, business men farmers and all give this matter earnest, careful and immediate atten tion. And with little more dis play ot the public spirit in our midst wa will wake the sleeping nations invite the attention of the earnest home seeker, and in former loneli- ness and vacancy, learn happiness and prosperity. A. B.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT DARDASELLE, AR
 February Ii, 1881

February II, 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, ana that said proof will be made before the JnHge oi County Court. Pope county, Ark, at DoVer, Arkansas on 2ist March, 1881. viz,: ,oo Alfred W. Ross. homestead entry No. s42b, for the WAN W < section 3o, township lo N R 20 west.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land. viz.: ,, Robert Shirley, Amos Bullock, Andrew Wallace and A. W Ross, all of Scotteiile, Ark.
 T. M. GIBSON, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-17

Capt. James M. Harkey has pur- chased the celebrated Jack Spotted John" of r. W. Parker. This animal will stand the ensuing season at the captains stables on the prairie, near town.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-17
DARDANELLg. Feb. 15, 1881.
Editors Russellvillc Democrat;

Please announce that l cannot be Al my appointment at Zion on coming Sd Sabbath, and would be glad to see az many of my congregation at Darda- nelle to meet Brothers Welch and Sam pie as can come. J. w. HEAGES.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-17

TN JUSTICES COURT, ILLINOIS TOWN X SHIP, POPE COUNTY: c. E. Howell, Plnintia,
 against Warning Order. J. Well and Max Veil DefendaBts The detensants are warned to appear in this court within thirty days to answer the com plaint ol the plaintiff.
 q. W. BBBRYMAN, J. r. February C 1881.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-17

James Potts has purchased Jersey bull from John NJ. Bradley. The stook-raising public will govern them selyes accordinglY.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-17
For Sale

well improved place with six lots, situated in suburbs Of Russellyile, the most desirable portion of town. Bed of 3000 strawberry plants apple, peach and pear trees. House has good rooms: stable and all necessary out houses Good well of water Terms reasoDa- ble, Apply Co ". D. LIVINGSTON.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-17
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT DARDASELLE, ARK.,l
 January 3l, 1881. ] Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice ef his intention to make final proof in support or his clam, ana that said proof will he made before the Register and Receiver of the U. S. land office at Darda- nelle, Ark, on the 9th of March, 1881, Viz: John Clingman, homestead entry No. Wsi, for the s E A s " x and W A E % sec. 2I township 6 N s0 west.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of. said land, viz.i
 R. F. Williamson, ". G. Roberts, Albert II. Maddux, W. T. Hamilton, all of Russellville, Ark. Y. NJ. GlBSON, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-17
LITTLE ROCK $ FOR! sNlsg RAILWAY,

On and after SUNDAY Feb. 6, 1884, trains on this road will run every day, Sundays ex- cepted, as follows:
 PASSENGER < EXPRESS.
 GOING. w EST.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-17
no St. Louis 94 hours. no Memphis i2 hou

Through bills of lading given for Cotton from Ft smith, Van Burcn, Ozark, Clarksyille, Russelville and all points on the road to New York, Boston, Providence, Philadelphia, St. Loaie. Memphis, New Orleans. &c. Rates low, and transportation rapid.
 THEO. HARTMAN, Supt. P.J. BHsNErr, General Ticket Agent,
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-17
TN THE POPE CIRCUIT COURT:

MY will visit all the towns on the l.. k. < F. Railway from Van Bnren to Plunmcrville.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-17

Our Stock is now complete in all it's branches our
 Goods and resh Our facility for dolng business is ample and are able sell goods not only as low hut actnallv CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE
 in the city time of year for active business has ar
 rived and within Five Months we expect to sell GOO worth of goods cash To do this we expect and intend to sell for SMALLER PROFlE than goous have ever before been sold for here.
 Therefore if you want CLOTHING we have 1t oi all kinds and qualities, from s3 per suiI up to 700 o' coats from s6 p to s2O Also extensive line of Fur
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-17
L. LIP.

nhng Goods, such fine shirts, underwear, overshrts collars, ties, &c., &c. Our BOOT and SHOE DEPARTMENT is IMMENSEj and here we claim that we exce in Price and Quality.
 Our HAT DEPARTMENT-both Ladies and Gentle mems, is the most extensive in town.
 Our DRY GOODS AND NOTION Department is un- equallen in extent and variety.
 We have Ladies' Cloaks, Shawls Nubias, Lace Wraps, Gloves and Hosiery in great assortment
 Our stock of RIBBONS Is the most complete in town.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-11-03
Only a Farmer.
western Rural.

"Only farmer" says the city fop, as
he twirls his cain with hand and pulls his
exQuisitely soft muscacho with the other,
and while the busy world about him won
dcrs why he was ever created "Only a
farmer Kisses the lawyer, whose heart
would be so astonishcd by single honest
impulse that it would cease to- throb
"Only farmer whispers the banker
as he sits in dingy Office, computing the
profits of his usurious practices, and speak
low and softly as if he would win conf
dcnce by pretending to be what he is not.
Only farmer say the railroad manag-
er, AS he prepares to levy an additional as
sessmcnt upon the newly harvested crop.
An this is said by these men of Il man who
feeds them, elucates their children, pays
most of the taxes, and is the dependence
OF the nation in every emergency whore
integrity, patriotism and bravery, or eth
or Of these become necessity. Still the
friend of merit and justice cares nothing
for what such men say Of the farmer, for
their estimate Of him is powerless to harm
him. He holds the power in his hand,
and can exercise it in spite of any and all
OF them, He is nearer king of the Re
public than any other man in it,
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-11-03
Too Awfully Charming Dakota
Fargo Argus,

Here no storms or tempests ever blow.
All the breezes are trained to sing psalm
tunes in pianissiomo style. Our widest
billiards. are used by gentle mothers to
lull their babies to sleep. The sun shines
ever with mellow splender, and there is
just frost enough to turn the elm leaves
golden No summer drouths or winter
floods spread devastation over the fields
and hopes of the husbandman. No army
worms or grasshoppers sweep these fer
tile plains and valleys with nibbling desc
lation. Bananas bloom in November, and
young oranges are dug the day before
Christmas. Raisins and striped stick
candy ripen always just in time for Santa
Claus peddler wagon.
Pineapples and figs grow spontaneously
on thistle bushes everywhere, while buck
leberries flourish the year round. We
hatch our own wild geese, of such dimci-
sions that they are taken for winged hip
popotami, on lakes of never freezing rose
water and cologne. Billiards., tempests,
tornadoes, hurricanes and rasca!ly political
breezes come to this modern Eden as dim
ly understood wailings Of distant regions
and people, who do not know enough to
find their way to the sole remaining quar-
ter section of paradise in all the western
world Here no wave of trouble ever
rolls across the peaceful breast, and the
prosperous people who raise infallibly
twenty-five bushels Of No hard to the
acre Of land that costs them nothing, and
get dollar and thnty-6ve cents a bushcl
for it, can calmly smile at Satan $ rage and
face frowning, because less fortunate
world.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-11-03
LUNn & CHRISTENSEN,

Lyman Haskell's great multiceparge
cannon was successfully cast at Reading
Pa. The metal was poured into the molds
in six minutes, and will require it two
weeks to cool. 1t is claimed that ball
thrown from this gun will pass through
two feet of solid wrought iron. The
charge of powder will be 1870 pounds, and
the weight Of the projectile $50 poupds
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-11-03
Dakota Doings.

Plenty of old corn in Clay county, says
the Republican.
The heavy rains have caused the road
bed between Vermilion and Yankton to
be in bad condition.
A colony of enterprising and well-to-do
Englishmen have located in the south
western part of Dawson county.
Ten thousand people met Capt Paul
Boynton at Omaha. He is still floating
down the Missouri to St. Louis.
Deadwood numbers four ex-membeH OF
Congress among its citizens, and under
the circumstances, is remarkably we'll
behaved town.
The Yankton Press says that an imme-
date spell of cold weather is predicted by
the river men, to be followed by two or
three weeks of the warm and sunshinin &
variety.
Work on the Jim valley extension be-
tween Yankton and Mitchell is being rush
ed right along The 2s miles between
Yankton and Scotland, will, with fair
weather be completed by the first of De-
cember.
The total assessed valuation of Dakota,
according to the returns received by Aud
itor Pnrdy, is over thirty-one million dol
lars with five counties yet to hear from,
to-wit: Clark, Deuel., Douglass, La
Moure and Kidder.
Turner, Moody and Grant counties are
agitating the removal of their county
seats Turner from Swan Lake to Park
er; Moody from FIandrau to Egan, and
Grant from Big Stone City to Milbank.
The vote next Tuesday will decide the
momentous question for these towns.
Portlandville Record Surveyors on
the Northwestern railroad have crossed
the Sioux at Calliope, and are taking a
due western course. Will the little plug
of Northwestern put veto on further
developments and operations Of the
blooming rose of Yailkton and lie
Mars road? We shall see what VIC shall
see.
Alexandria Herald: J. G.. Lamm,
ct DEBORAH, is having twenty acres plant
ed on his own and daughters tree claim,
in forest trees, He brought out several
barrels Of black walnuts and butternuts,
several bushels Of acorns, hickory nuts
and quantity of other seeds, such as ma
pie, box alder, ash, cottonwood, elm and
ironwood He has had his ground pre-
pared with great care, and expects to have
a tlourishing forest in little while.
Sioux Falls Paragraph: Last We'd
nesday Charity Thompson died at the
residence of Joseph Powell, between here
and Dell Rapids, at the remarkable age
of LOG years. In the same house was
Mr.. Powell aged SO, Mrs. Powell aged
81, Ephraim Thompson, son ofthe deceas
ed, aged 95, and Mrs Dickey, sister of
Mrs. Powell, aged SO. They we're among
the very earliest settlers of Dakota, and
their longevity is something of an indica-
ton Of the bealthfulneS of this climate.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-11-03

Land Once at Yankton, OAK, October 10th, 1881
Notice is hereby given that the following namsd
settler has filed notice of his intention 10 make an
al proof in support Of his claim, aud that said
proof will be made before VIM. n. Cuppett, clerk
of district court, for Lincoln county, At Cantou,
OAK, on Wednesday Nov. 80, 1881, 2p. NJ, Wis:
!ohn Peterson under his Homestead entry No. 63sS
Sioux Falls series for the South West fr 4, S9ASo.
tnuoss residence upon and cultivation Of said laaA
via: Ole Peterson, FEEDER Halvorson. Louis Ice.
sIrom, Charles Anderson. ~ Of Brooklyn, Dsl.
" g. A. WlrTRR, Register.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-11-03

Land Office at Yankton, D. T., October 22d, 1881.
Notice Is hereby given that the following -namsd
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make mai
proof in support Of his claim, and secure Anal en-
try thereof and that said PROOF will bs made before
the Register h Receiver at Ysnkton, OAK Ter. on
Monday Nov. %, 1881, viz: Christopher Sanford
Homd No. 66al, Sioux Falls series, for sout west Y
Section 70, town 90, range 81. He names the fol.
lowing witnesses to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Bartlett
Minot, Walter BONNIE, John Bopine, Orphs o. Nj.
not, all Of Brooklyn Lincoln county, DIT
20 G, A, WErrEp. Rspister.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-11-03

Land ONCE ut Yankton, Oak, October Ath, 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has flsd notice Of his Intention TO mshs
anAl proof IN support OF his claim, and nscsPe
ma lentry thereof, and that said proof vln DO
made before Register or Receiver Ut YAnkton, Dab
on Monday Nov. ~, 1881, 10 a. M, viz: Nalinda
Sanford, under her homestead entry, No. AS99 fov
the North West \, sec 3b-9s-5l. He nsnes Ne fol-
lowing witnesses to prove his continuous resistance
upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Orpha Nj
not, Bartlett Minot, William Bonino, Walter 10
nine all Of Eden, Dakota.
as q, A WErrnn pN9istAP.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-11-03
Strayed or Stolen.

From the Dixon farm near Nine Mile
creek, on Thursday October 18th, two
COWS, one light red COW. with rope around
horns and white spot in face, one light
roam with wire and rope around head.
Leave information with j. A. Ingham,
Selma, D. IT,, or Sheriff Dixon, Canton,
Dakota.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-11-03
Our New Headquarters.

Having removed to the large and COM
modious store-room under the new city
hall, we are better prepared than ever to
display our new goods. We have the
largest stock of Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and shoes every shipped into Can
ton, and solicit share of Lincoln county s
patronage.
LINN & CHRISTENSEN.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-11-03
P0cket.book Lost,

Between Beloit and Canton, on the I'd
inst, calt-skin pocket book, with leather
strap, containing S. note and two old
pennies, and four valuable receipts. The
finder will be rewarded by returning to
HENRY L. BARRON, Beloit, Ia.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-11-03

During his recent trip to Europe, Dr.
Edwards, of the Northwestern Christian
Advocate, travelled 1900 miles en- BIZ
cycle. 1t was one of the largest wheeled
machines made when he started, but at
the end of the journey he could put it in
a milk-pail.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-11-03

An alliance between Gould and Wander
bilt, offensive and defensive has been fore
Swallowed. It's claimed that they have
agreed upon division Of territory, the
former to control business west Of the Mis-
issippi, and the latter east of Chicago, the
intermediate territory to be passably in their
control, but neutral in the freight war
now being waged,
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-11-03

Rev. E. H. Avery, long pastor in the
Presbyterian at Sioux City, babe his peo-
pie good bye last Sunday evening. He
has filled the pulpit there twelve years,
and goes to Canton, Iowa, for his future
work. A beautiful set of furniture was
presented to Mr.. and Mrs Avery last
week by his friends in Sioux City.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-11-03
LEGALNOTICES.

United stntas Land Office, Ysnhton Dak., October
10 1sSl.-Complaint having bean enter cd 1t this
Office by W. O. Snyder against John Curry for
abandoning his homestead entry No. $685., Aatod
March II, 1873, upon the northeast y, sec 49, twp
%, range No. 81, In Lincoln county, Dakota, with
view to the cancellation of said ontry; the said par
ties are hereby summoned to appear at this once
on the 18th dny of December, 1884, 1t 10 o'clockla
IN. to respond and furnish testimony concerning
said alleged abandonment.
28 ALEXANDER HueHEs REQ dyer.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-11-03
DELAYED Proceedings.

The following accounts allowed at the
October session of the Board of County
Commissioners of Lincoln county, D. T.,
were overlooked in publishing the pro-
ceedings
G. Skartvedt Petit Juror in Dist