The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04

N Smade was so unfortunate IS Jo Cub his left foot with an adze, the sharp edge going to the ankle bone. The wound was painful put not dangerous, and we are glad to know it is healing rapidly.
 MT. J. ". Rorex placed on our ta- ble, last Saturday, as fine specimen of wheat as was ever raised in this sec tion, the heads measuring four inches in length and the grains remarkably full and well-matured. No sign of rust was visible on this sample of wheat.
 For the best of coffee, sugar, flour, molasses, rice, cooking oil, Lard, meat, can goods lof every description, candies (stick and fancy), lemons, ex- tracts, and in fact every thing that is l kept in first-class grocery, go to w. P, Wooten. Remember that he will not be undersold.
 Mrs. c. A. Jones and children left | last Monday to visit relatives and friends in Tennessee. The DEMOCRAT untes with friends in Russellyille in | hoping that Mrs. Jones may have a l pleasant visit and safe return home. Rev. G. A. Jones accompanied his fami- | ly as far as Atkins.
 The steam ferry boat Oasis has been sold to a Mr. Baird, of Fort Smith, who took possession of his new purchase last Monday. We are glad to announce that Mir. J. l.: Shinn, proprietor of the ferry at Dardanelle, is making arrange ments to replace the Oasis with new and better boat, to be completed in the early fall.
 Last Saturday, a negro employe on the eastbound freight train, in attempt ing to jump aboard flat car, while it was in rapid motion, lost his balance and fell to the ground so violently that he sustained such severe injuries that he died Sunday. The conductor also narrowly escaped injury at the same time.
 The meeting of the Literary Guild at the residence of Hon. II. Clabe How ell, last Monday night, was one of the most pleasant of the series, and was truly enjoyable. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mir. J. H. Shinn on Monday night at s o'clock. As this is strictly literary meeting, it is earnestly desired that every member be present.
 --Mr. A. R. Robinson, the efficient assessor. of Pope county, gives notice in to-dav's paper that he will soon begin his annual visitation to the people, call- ing at the voting precinct in the several townships, for the purpose of ascertain ing the value of the personal property of each. It will afford him pleasure to see each citizen of the county at the time and places set forth in the notice.
 Capt. J ". Travis, one of the pop ular passenger conductors on the l.. R. S F. s. R. R., was presented with aR elegantly bound volume of the Bible, last Sunday, by his associates. The presentation speech was made by our friend, Col. Theo. liar tman in his feli- citous style. Capt. Travis received the gif: with short speech full of religious feeling. No more "hot boxes" for the old man.
 Fruit cans at Roys'.
 Uncle Johnnie Howard was down visiting his friends this week, and call ed several times at the DEMOCRAT office. The old man has long since passed the allotted mile post, three core and ten, on life's highway, being now in his eighty-first year, but he is hale and hearty, and has scarcely gray hair on his head. We found Uncle Johnnie full of vim, and he bids fair to live many more years.
 Fishing tackle of all kinds at J. II. Perry's.
 During our recent absence from town, a pretty bouquet was placed on our table by Mrs. E. E. Taylor, an es- teemed subs criber to and constant read CT of the DEMOCRAT. These frequent floral tributes from our friends, chil- dren and adults, we consider as tokens of appreciation of our humble efforts to furnish q paper that will be well come visitor to every home. We thank Mrs. Taylor for her kind remembrance, and only regret that we cannot express the gratitude of our heart in more fit- ting language.
 -HARDWAREl A fall line of farm ing implements at Rock Bottom pri- ces just received at
 J. H. PERRY'S. .
 -Messrs. s. J. Robinson and J. A. mosely have united, consolidated, CO alesced, merged, come together, joined stock, and will hereafter conduct the family grocery business as one firm. This is most happy union, and will insure the people an establishment on an enlarged oasis fully in harmony with the large and growing interests of our fiourishing little city. The new firm can be found at the. old stand of Mir. Moseley, where they will keep constantly on hand full and fine stock of everything in their line. Give Rob inson & Moseley call.
 ATTENTION SPoRTsMEN.-You can get fine breech loading shot gun at J. II. Perry's for S5.
 Attention is directed to the notice to the Masonic fraternity from Capt. J. NJ. Harkey, district deputy grand mas ter for the fifth district of Arkansas. This gathering of Masons will be an important one, and the visit of so many prominent and influential gentlemen will. no doubt, rebound to the benefit of our thriving little city. We hope our citizens, who have ever been noted for their generous hospitality, will pro- vide free entertainment for the stran- gers who will be with us on the 10th of July next, and see to it that each goes hence feeling that his coming to Russellville was one of the happiest events of his life.
 Do not fail to call and patronize the new Soda Fountain. It is "nobby."