The Russellville Democrat., 1882-11-09
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
.sec Ind circus advertisement.

See the circus advertisement.
 Seed barley at R. J. Wilson's.
 Buy seed barley at Harkey < Bros.
 -Dr. J. II. Potts, a prominent citi- zen of Atkins, was q caller at this oiice last Friday.
 Capt. Travis. the urbane conduct or, is again on the road in charge oi passenger train.
 MT. Sam Stratton, a former citizen of Russellville, returned last Thursday from New Mexico.
 -sorry to learn of the serious illness of Dora, the eldest daughter of MT. and Mrs. E. R. Turner.
 Capt. Geo. Rebertson, representing IInl, Fontaine & Co.,, cotton factors, St. Louis, spent last Sunday with his husseilvIlie iriends.
 The and l0-cent counters at Webb & Johnson's are heavily laden with beautiful new glass, queens and tin ware, and many pretty and useful things.
 The average small boy of Russell vile is in a paradise of delight as he stands before the bll-boards and looks intently at the gorgeous circus posters to be seen on almost every corner.
 Capt. J. H. Perry's business has increased 10 such vast proportions that he has been compelled to secure another storeroom, wherein to display his new stock of stoves. Give him call.
 MT. James Jamson, of Potts sta ton, has a blacksmith shop for sale. It is located in good neighborhood and a tirst-class workman could make money at that place. Read advertisement on the third page.
 By reference to notice in another column, it will be seen that the DEMO GRAF management wishes to secure an active agent in every townshipin Pope county. A liberal compensation will be paid. Who will accept?
 The Crescent Insurance Company of New Orleans is one of the most reli- able in the land, and has paid over $9,- 100000 on losses since it's organization, J. E. Battenfeld, Esq, is agent for the Crescent at Russellyille.
 MT. L. c. o'Barr, of Carroll coun- ty, accompanied by Rev. J. T. Hen- drlckson, of this city, called at our sanctum last Saturday. The DEMOCRAT is pleased to know that Mir. O'Barr will become resident of Russellville in the near fature.
 A timely communication on the question of street improvements ap- pears in to-eay's paper. The DEMO- GRAF is in full accord with it's esteemed contributor, and not only urges repairs on streets named, but on the streets in every portion of the city.
 The ladies should go at once and see the new and pretty goods arriving at Webb & Johnson's millinery and fancy goods store. New hats, bonnets, feathers, flowers, birds and ornaments. Also a beautiful line Of goods just re- ceiyed at the and 10-cent counters.
 -Col. Rueben E. Cole, Of Yell coun- ty, passed through the city last Satur- day, en route to Fort Smith where he will serve on the petit jury in the feder- al court. While in our city, Col. Cole favored the DEMOCRAT with call. Ar kansas would be blessed if every citizen was as good and true man as Rueben E. Cole.
 --Mr. W. J. Prude has been appoint cd railroad agent at this place, vice E. II. Howell resigned. The railway man. agement is to be congratulated OR se- curing the services of so worthy and competent a gentleman as MT. Prude As telegraph operator and assistant, Mr. Prude has the Invaluable services of Mir. w. J. Reynolds, late clerk of Pope county.
 The noble christian ladies of Clarksville have & thoroughly-organiz- ed, working benevolent society and are doing much good in relieving the sick and destitute poor Of their town. This is, indeed, a grand work of charity, and it would gratify the DEMOCRAT to be able to note the existence Of such an organization m Russellville. Who of the christian ladies of our community will take the lead in the good work?
 -Fverybody's friend, Capt, James W Russell is now behind the counters Of Perry's popular hardware house on Jefferson street. Capt. Perry might have hunted the county over and he could not have found gentleman more thoroughly competent for the position of salesman than is the genial Jim Rus sell, who wants all his old friends to call and see him, whether or not they want to buy goods.
 -''l0,0 ,000 more farmers wanted in Pope county" This is the motto of those clever gentlemen, Allen lS Black burn, dealers in general merchandise on Jefferson street. They keep splen- did stock of goods, sufficient In quapti- ty to supply hundreds of consumers. and of such quality as will please the most fastidious. Do not fail to call on Allen & Blackburn, if you want the best goods at living prices.
 AS the circus is abroad in the land the following is apropos: Johnny wanted to go to the circus, and his father said: "Johnny, I'd ratb- CT you'd go to school and study, and maybe you'll be President some day y SaidJOhnny: Father, there's about l. GOO. GOO boys in the United States, isn't thereI" "Yes." "And everyone of them stands chance of being Presi- deut?" "Yes." "Well, dad, Pll sell out my chance out for circus ticket. ''
 A few nights ago, two RuSsellviIle beaIx started out Co make a social call. and, when discovered by the DEMOCRAT "Scout," they were seen feeling along the fence, in front of the house where the ladies resided, for the gate. One said "l ganuy there used te se gate here, but it has been so long since I