The Russellville Democrat., 1881-05-05

If you are in need of anything il the furniture line call on Griffe. II, has just received 8 new lot.
 -The most extensive assortment O hats-straw goods especially-ever seer in this town was opened at J. L Shinn's yesterday.
 -,Mr. Ben Zachery, of London, wal the only citizen of Pope county lucky enough to draw a prize in the Gazett, drawing last Monday. His prize va Sl.50 in money.
 The Dardanelle Western Immigrant wants to change it's cognomen. WS suggest that "Williams' National Ba zoo" would be high-sounding enough for ordinary use.
 The senior editor of the DEMOCRAT has been confined to his bed since our last by painful attack of sickness. Al this writing he is much better, and will be out again soon.
 Misses Sallie and Minnie Bonville two of Dardanelle's most bewitchins bellies, visited Russellville last Sunday evening. to the infinite delight of some of our young society gents.
 Maj. Jay Van Antwerp, nobleman at heart, and one of the best typos west of the Mississippi, spent a couple of days with us last week. We wish Van success in whatever field catches him.
 A physician of this county is desir- ous of organizing county medical society for the mutual benefit of the fraternity, and presents his views upon the subject elsewhere in to-day's paper.
 We were favored with a call Mon> day from Hon. II. Nj. Jacoway, of Dar- danelle. He was enroute to Ft. Smith on legal business, and from thence he will go to Eureka for the benefit of his eyes.
 Bear in mind that the ladies of the Baptist church will give strawberry festival at the Masonic building on Friday night the 18th inst. Strawber> rles ] Ice cream Pretty girls Nice We'll, go and see!
 MT. I. G. O'Neal accompanied the grand excursion to New Orleans, and of course will have a good time. He will visit White county on his return, and will reach Russellvi!le again about the 1st of September.
 On the first page of tosday's paper we furnish our readers with compila- ton of political and general news, con- gressional proceedings, market reports, etc. This will be special feature oi the DEMOCRAT each week.
 The steam ferry-boat shows no sign of repairs. When the river gets ul and the time for round trip to Rus sellville is three days, then people will want to sskuss." -Dardanelle Immi- grant.
 Well, we should energetically smile
 The following party of Russellvill. ians left last week on visit to the famous Eureka Springs: Wm. Wilson, Miss Fannie Fowler, Mrs. Mary Fowler and Mrs. J. T. Fowler. We wish tho entire party pleasant and profitable trip.
 --Messrs. A. R. Robinson and W. P Briant, of Gala Rock township, called at our office last Saturday. The former will enter upon his tax assessing toul Monday, June 6, and close on Friday July P. A list of his appointments will be given in subsequent issues oi the DEMOCRAT.
 Wilson is giving full value fol every dollar of cash spent with him Try him.
 An idea of the character of i'm, provements in prospect in Russellvillt may be inferred from the fact that A Winsett is making arrangements tc burn another kiln of 500 ,000 brick fEhasa vxfl1 ha mead i, hnfl1tnnr etaras for J. L. Shinn and Hackey Bros.
 THIS MUCH AND NO MORE:- | Good goods at bottom prices; fair ano honorable dealing, R. J. WILSON.
 The governor has pardoned severa ! parties recently convicted for selling Fitzpatrick Bitters. We learn there are several persons indicted in thi county for similar offeuses, and iron the above 1t would seem from tn, precedent set, their prosecution nigh as well be dispensed with. --I will offer next week, beginning Monday, line of dress goods at cost come and see them ladies; FOR CAsi ! ONLY. k. J. WILSON.
 pr. A. II. Scott, one of Little Rock most talented physicians, came IT | Tuesday in response to a telegram tt assist in performing delicate surgica operation upon some one in the coun try. The doctor has gained an envia ble distinction in his profession. and i an estimable gcn tleman.
 Anything you want in the line O straw hats, from a ten center up to tn, latest and best Broad way style can b. had at Shinn's.
 MT. Nj. F. Reber, formerly of thi! place, was married recently at Altus t Miss Henrietta Wenderheiden. Tht Clarksville Register modestly wishei | that the happy couple may ''live a life 0 pleasant duty, gain both happiness ant l fame, reach the goal of health anC beauty, and propagate the family name
 --The superior quality and low prices of Wilson's New York goods has giveI him large share of the cash trade. -PUBLIc SPEAKINa.-Col. James L Denton, state superintendent of publi, instruction, will address the citizens O | Russellville and vicinity in this plac, or Friday evening, May I3. The wei known ability of Col. Denton is q sutli' cient guarantee that the audience vii 1 be agreeably entertained. Let there be large attendance.
 Positively the finest line of tobac cos in town can be found only at ". I Hicks. Also a complete assortment O. family groceries, etc, The patronage of the public is solicited.