The Russellville Democrat., 1882-11-23

The DEMOCRAT wants cores pendent in every township.
 Little Rock will have some su l perb dramatic and operatic attrac- tions this winter. The Russellville DEMOCRAT and Arkansaw Traveller sent to one ad- dress for one year for $3 cash. It will soon be time to agitate the subject of Christmas trees and other holiday entertainments. The farmers should take advan- tage of every dry spell of weather to| gather the remnant of their cotton crop.
 Everybody and their sisters and their cousins and their aunts, were in town Tuesday to see the big show.
 A new Cave Creek correspond cnt makes his debut this week over the nom de plume of Keen Eye Welcome.
 Russellyille Nimrods are now enjoying a season of splendid sport, the ducks on the streams and lakes being plentiful.
 The cool weather of the past ten days created demand for fuel, and the coal miners and dealers are ac- ccrdingly happy.
 MT T. H. Morton, of Meridian, Miss, is visiting friends in this county, and favored us with an agreeable call, few days ago.
 The many friends in this city of Rev. J. D. Boone will be glad to learn that he is convalescent after his recent protracted illness.
 THE CELEBRATED FARMER'S $ Dress Boot has stood the test for five years. Every body buys them. Fully warranted. R.J. WILSON.
 Col. J. A. McIlvaigh. the popu- lar saddle and harness maker of Dardanelle, went to Van Buren last Friday. He didn't go to see Coles circus.
 Complaints reach us from all parts of the city in regard to the poor condition of the streets. We hope the city authorities will apply the remedy.
 The article, "Want of Educa- tion," published in another column, is worthy careful perusal by our readers, especially by parents and guardians.
 The north end of the culyert on Main street in front of Squire Baird's office, is in need of repairs In it's presont condition it is regu- lar man-trap.
 -Opie Read new head, or, rather the new head of his paper, the Ar kansaw Traveller, is beauty, and in keeping with the excellency of that bright journal.
 The graphically written article descriptive of the Melrose Cotton Mill, printed in to-day's paper, is from the Little Rock Democrat of the 18th ultimo.
 Fine apples are quoted at 75 cents in. the Clarksville market while good grades readily command one dollar in Russellville Bring your apples to this place, ifyou want remunerative price.
 The circus season is over and the next thing in order will be the church supper, where they sell a half dozen unoffending little oysters floating in I pint of soup, made of diluted skin ned milk, for 25 cents, All new subscribers who pay in advance, and those who pay arrear- ages to the DEMOCRAT before Deeem. Der 9, 1882, will receive ticket in the distribution of prizes to take place that date. See notice and list of prizes in another column.
 --The Clarksville Herald says the hens of Johnson county are on a strike, refusing to furnish eggs at ten cents per dozen. Down this way, the "biddies" are holding for fifteen cents per dozen, with q probability ofa further strain in the market be- fore Christmas.
 Miss Annie, daughter of Capt and Mrs. J. C.. Ferguson, will be married this evening, the fortunate winner of the prize being MT. Kerr, of Morrilton. The DEMOCRAT ten. ders thanks for an invitation to be present at the wedding.
 A mammoth Cuba yam, nine pounds and one-half in weight has been presented to Us by Mir. II. S.. Taylor, a worthy farmer of Bayliss township. That sweet "tater'' was large enough to supply a dozen per sons for two or three days.
 Mrs. Judd's bakery is in full blast, and the worthy proprietress is prepared to furnish the lightest andI incest of bread fresh every day, The DEMOCRAT heartily commends Mrs. Judd's bakery to The liberal patron age of the citizens of Russellyille