The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-12-17
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 Russeilville, Pope ooensy. is s of the most healfhfully Iocased and - thsiv- ing towns in Arkansaw. k is sDafed in the center of wealShy tradint district, and h commercial imporfal0 is at uacting the attention q the ouG world. EutezpTising men Of the eG1t co have found if necessary to uanu e 6oods in the sections where the n - is felt, have settled upoa o1o an advantageous site fpg u ie1res, and the neighboEhood vheoe ochop . short time ago were only aunfonod by the tink, tank. tank of th6 CIV bsn, now is startled at the shrill uooneide whis1le of the mill. Small frame huildlngs have given way to large brick 6oeAx, cd the old "oaken bucket" in the onwu wuIl has been supplanted by the patent pump. On the ground where the little log school house once rested and around whose low door, husg with leather hinges, the chil- dren played, magnificent building lifts its lofty peaks in the high altitude of ad- vznced learning.
 BUSINESS.
 Russellville's business is very large and IS with each season increasing. ]. L. Shinn, one;of the widest and most favora- bly known merchants in the state, has an establishment of whose dimensions and enterprise exhibited on every occasion, any town might feel proud. Shinn has the confidence of every man in the county, having many and many time assisted the farmers through dreaIy seasons of diversity, and those who are acquainted with these circumstances do not wonder at the vastness of his trade. In his house goods can be bought as cheaply as in Little Rock or any neighbonng city. James H. Shinn, son of L., is the cot ton buyer of the establishment, and even in this business where man has such q chance to be reckless, he exhibits excel lent judgment and business capacity which a newspaper man may well envy. ]. E. Basten6eld, formerly editor of the Russellville Dswoera1 and a gentleman who made a reputation as a writer of sound sense, is book-keepes of the house, and in this, as in everything else which has engaged his attention, he exhibits care and ability.
 HOWELL, WHITE & CO,
 Have magnificent establishment of dry goods and general merchandise. The elder Howell was member of the gen. cral assembly and during the session made an enyiahle record. The firm is doing a large business, and its trade is constantly increasing. George Howell, 1 the we'll known, is a member of the firm.
 THE FAMOUS.
 The drug store of John w. Turner & Co, known as The Famous richly de- serves the title Turner is one of the mos, enterprising men in the county, and has founded drug establishment second to none in the state. People for miles around extend their patronage, and it is . popular saying in the town that once q pak1on of Tuner always friend of The xamonS" Mir. Turner came from Na1hvilla, TeAn., several years ago, and at once an1sEed into the spirit of inn provemenl and no man more naturally assists in the uphuilding of the town. One such man IS worth dozen of the class that waits until an enterprise is a success before investing their money. l. N. SMITH.
 One of the most commendable and largest enterprises in the town is the large fiouring mill of l.. NJ. Smith. It is mod ern in all of it's machinery and appli- ances, and has met with wonderful suc- cess. It is one of the larges, mills in the state and its -four is pronounced equal to any that comes from the Ss. Louis mar ket. Attached to the mill is a gin house, with improved works, which of itself is . large establishment.
 LUKER, SETTLE & co.
 Have rebuilt their extensive wagon and plow factory, and to look at the place now 1 no one would think that few months ago it vas the scene of a disastrous con- HagTation. The wagons manufactured here are Of the best material and cannot be surpassed for strength and durability. J. N. HARkEY & BROS,
 Druggists, are known all over the state. This house is one of the largest in the country and is enjoying a large uade. Dr. Harhey is the discovereT of several medicines, Harkey's Cholceogue, or Uni nivessal HvE Medicine, being among the uvmber.
 THE DEMOCRAT.
 The Ruseollville Aesccysf is vifhout the moet fleeing shadow of . douhk ooe of the best edised, most sys&amaa3caIIy managed and useful weekly papen in the southwest. ". . Morh s1iaas, . writer q MeereO eecuinep 1ic1 ys cd versaf1o - - amoqGgmeIa of un1SeosInr neous naaaKt. H6 h mn Of hsuaa expegionco, ef nv91nd ibeIal yiews. VI is oedk tp tho jo1snaIisn df n sneA B. F. Jo6e, manager, Is . man wAose sound sense would be a commercial ac- quisition to any newspaper. He is enter pEising and never fails to advance the business of the institution over whose des- tinies he 90 ably presides. Russellville should be proud of the Dewserss, for to it's influence and well educated columns. the town owes much of its prosperity. Mn.RosB COTTON NILS The rapid sszides wAich RusseINiDe is aizsizI czzzss ss SsssE isssa;sss5Tssi;<Eaa issa;sss5Tssi;<Eaa than by t6s rev eotAoa mills, the most exs6nsive ip lhe ssata To sav thas this is n imm inseitaeloa des nss ez- psess its sSAe Aief1A m MI. i oG hsich, sani6ah1y coasnucSed and thos-