The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04

Judge Wilson has a pair of ground hogs that have become quite dOmestica- ted.
 Miss Dollis Mcleod left Monday last for visit to friends in Logan couRty.
 -Luker, Settle & Co.'S, new wagon and blow factory will begin to assume shape next week.
 Miss Nettie Jacoway, of Darda- nelle, spent last Monday with friends in Russellyille.
 Rev. B. ". Harmon, special trav- cling agent of the Evangel, was in town for few hours last Monday.
 -Mr. A. R. Robinson, county asses sor, registered among the visitors at the DEMOCRAT office last Monday.
 Mir. Ed Shinn is once more per- manent resident of this city, having moved his effects over last Monday.
 The foundation walls of the Melrose Cotton Mill are going up rapidly, a large force of stone masons being at work.
 In another column will be found a flattering call to Hon. N. D. Shinn to become candidate for county and pro- bate judge.
 Refreshing showers having fallen throughout this section during the past week, greatly benefitting young corn and cotton.
 -Messrs. R. c. West and W. W. Bra shears, of Moreland, were in town Monday and called at this office. Glad always to see our friends.
 Among the departures last Monday was Mir. J. w. Wells, who goes on a trip of recreation to Nashville and At lanta. Hope Jimmie will enjoy him. self.
 Our young friends, MT. James H. Shinn and his estimable wife are again domieiled in their own house on Oak street, where they will be pleased to re- ceive their friends.
 They only can appreciate health who have suffered from long g-continued illness. Browns Iron Bitters gives health and strength, and thus has made very many happy.
 -Siloam Springs Globe: Col. McAn- ally, the spectacle man of Russellville, is feasting on the beautiful scenery in and around our pretty little city on the banks of the miniature lake.
 WANTED.-A smart active school boy to distribute advertising Chromo Cards in the town of Russellville, Ark, for which liberal compensation will be pad. Address c. D. Henry, Tren- ton, N. J.
 Among the many hearty eaters at the picnic, last Tuesday, there was nene who enjoyed the feast Of good things more than did a gallant veteran of tlfe legal fraternity, who was present on the occasion.
 For a delightful serenade last Sat urday night, we are placed under re- newed obligations to the Russellville cornet band, the members of which, individually and collectively, have our hearty thanks and best wishes.
 Elsewhere will be found the pro- ceedings of regular meeting of the Pope county Medical Association held in this place last week, handed to us by Dr. G. A. Parsons, who was among the welcome callers at our sanctum.
 A refreshing rain fell throu ghout this section yesterday. It came not much too soon, as the young corn and cotton were in need of it. From all portions of the county we had cheering reports Of crops and this rain will con- firm the same.
 A grand picnic under the auspices of the Knights of Honor, Good Temp lar and Sunday schools will be given at Dover next Saturday. We return thanks for an invitation and expect CD. V,) to be present with our friends on the joyous occasions.
 --FoR THE CHILDREN. s'Chatterbox" is the name of monthly magazine for children, published by Estes < Lauriat, Boston, Mass. It Is an excellent book, the stories and poems are good, the illustrations are profuse and very good. Price $l per year postpaid.
 The question of improving the stock of Pope county IS attracting much attention, and in this laudable work, Mir. A. W. Matthews is in the lead. He was m town a few days ago. selling butter made from the milk of his grade Jersey cows. Without dis paragement of the product of other cows, we candidly confess the butter brought in by Mir. Matthews was the finest and best we have ever seen iE this market.