The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20
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Pope county.
 From all quarters Of the county, i we learn of the most fattering crop prospects. The cotton is coming out ! finely.
 MT. Hugh Johnson, one ofthe wor- thiest citizens of Yell county, called to see us last Monday. He went up the road on business.
 -PrenaratiOns for the erection of a new store building on the southeast corner of Jefferson street and Russell ayenue are iH progress. The new build- ing will be frame.
 Elder J. r. Weaver, pastor of the Baptist Church in this city, will adm l- ister the holy ordinance of baptism to four candidates at Jones fo-d, next Sunday afternoon.
 MT. \. W. Kuhn, of Appleton, candidate for representative, was in the city last Tuesday and favored Us with call. He reports crops excellent in his section of the county and the agricul- tural outlook first-class.
 Col. James Mitchell, editor of the Little Rock Democrat, called at our sanctum last Thursday. His family is spending the heated term on Mount Nebo, THE resort of Western Arkansas.
 MT. J. l.. Shinn, president Of the Melrose Cotton Manufacturing Co.,, of this city, and one of our leading mer- chants, returned last Saturday after an extended visit 10 New York and other leading cities.
 Rev. J. P. Weaver, Of this city, will preach in the Baptist Church at Ozark on the fifth Saturday night and Sunday of ihe current month. We ca Il assure our Ozark friends that treat is in store for them.
 -Col. l.. C. Hall, one Of the promi- nent lawyers of Dardanelle, passed through this city last Saturday, en route to Dover on professional business. We were pleased to welcome Col Hall 10 our sanctum.
 Master Lorraine Potts came into the DEMOCRAT office, the other day, and placed on our table half dozen as fine and large peaches as we ever saw. Thanks, little Lorraine, the fruit was appreciated and eaten with best wishes for the pretty donor.
 MT. Sam Redburn, the handsome 0iio SiiN iClib pOcItiidSLti dL -iIh HIS, DdSS- cd through this city last Sunday en route for Dardanelle to visit friends. He was accompanied by Miss Jessie Gable, one sf the charming young ladies of our neighbor town.
 Among the callers at our sanctum, this week, was Mir, Gus Gill, proprie- ter of the Atkins News. He informed us that he was making some changes in the News that would make 1t better than evor before. Glad to note the prosperity of our reighbor.
 Miss Ruth lobe, of White county. arrived in the city Monday and will remain for some time, the guest of her brother, Mir. B. F. lobe. The DEMO- GRAF sincerely welcomes Miss lobe to our city and hopes her stay in our midst may be a continued round of pleasure.
 The first cotton boil of the season was placed on our table Monday by Mir. John SpillerS, of this county, IL is from crop of upland cotton, eight acres in extent, and is nearly full grown. On the same twig, not over twelve inches in length, were five squares and one bloom besides the boil.
 IT ifilhc LII lONStlbuL tllt country are urgently and respectfully requested to Keep the DEMOCRAT fully advised as to crop and other news in their res pectiye neighborhoods. IL is our de- sire to make the DEMOCRAT one of the best local papers in the State, and our friends can help Us if they will.
 We learn that Miss Jessie Howell has taken large class of pupils to in- struct in music. Knowing Miss Jessie's capability in the art, we have no hesi- tancy in commenting her to the patron- age of the parents and guardians, who have children and wards whom they wish to be thoroughly instructed in music.
 MT. R. NJ. Blackburn is always thoughtful, and as an evidence of this trait, we acknowledge the compliment Of a sample of his fine Scuppernong grapes, ripe and luscious, which he placed before us last Saturday. This splendid specimen of grapes is only another proof of the extraordinary ca pability of the soil of Western Arkansas 1 forfruit culture.
 It ia with sorrow that we announce ,he death Of Adam, son of Dr. Wilson. | Of Dardanelle, which sad event occuI- red last Sunday afternoon. Adam was | bright, intelligent boy and bid fair to . grow up to honored, useful manhood, i and his death will be terrible loss to a doting father. To the sorrowing ones We can only offer the week consolation of words, and hope that Time will gen tly heal their wounded hearts.
 The tenth annual catalogue of the Arkansas Industrial University has been received, and perusal of its pages disclOses the fact that the past year was one of the most prosperous of the institution, notwithstanding the the many adverse circumstance that operated against it. Arkansas is proud of her State University, and, under the able administration of Gen. b. II. IIiU. assisted by the present efficient faculty. it is bound to take rank as one of the best colleges in the South.
 -Dr. l.. F.. Cook returned last week from prolonged visit to hls parents in Ohio, and appears 10 be greatly refresh , ed by his respite from professional du- ties, The DEMOCRAT joins in the gcner- . al welcome to the genial doctor and , hopes the future will have nothing but ' and prosperity for him. Dr. Cook was accompanied to Russellville { by his youngest brother, gentleman . of pleasing address and true western |