The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-22
-Capt. R. J. Wilson's new house is

rapidty approaching compIetloh-
 The neat new residence of Mir. J P. McCarthur in West End is nearly completed.
 Wild and domestic fruits abound in the greatest profusion in the Rus sellville market.
 Newspaper men will get fat and sassy" this year, owing to the prolif- ic crop of blackberries.
 -"warm as Hel-ena" has been the frequent ejaculation of many of our cit izens during the past week.
 The iron covering of the roof of the new wagon and blow factory of Luker, Settle < Co.,, is being put on.
 The trestle across the branch, im- mcCliatcly east of the depot, has been rebuilt and is now one of the best and strongest on tic road.
 MT. G. W. Shinn, one of the lead ing young lawyers of LittleIRock, is in the city visiting relatives and friends. We welcome the worthy gentlemen.
 A stock tram passed west over the road, last Saturday night, to which was attached a passenger Coach full of dele gates returning from the state conyen- tion.
 Mir. Sam Brown was in town Tues day with load of the finest peaches brought to market this year. He com plimented this office with q lot of the delicious fruit.
 In another column will be found a communication from Center Valley. We know nothing of the matter in con- trOversy, but hope that all differences will soon be amcably settled.
 MT. W. D. McGehee, prominent teacher of Pope county, passed through the city last Monday en route home from the Clar. syiIle district conference, of which body he was worthy member.
 Why don't the band boys have an entertainment to ralse funds for their organization We believe any amuse- nent they would furnish the people would be appreciated and most liberal ly patronizcd.
 We hope to return from our visit to Searcy greatly strengthened and re- freshed, and prepared to go to work with renewed zeal i'll getting up pa per that will be a credit to our bustling, growing little city.
 Ut affords us pleasure to announce that Mir. $. l.. Ieatherwood, whose ankle was dislocated about d week ago, has so improved as to be able to set Tn a chair and move about the room We hope to see him on the street soon.
 --J. IT, PERRY has just received a large lot of fruit cans, ,-glass cans,- tin cans, ,-and the new patent tin cans,
 all of which he is selling lower than has ever been in this place before. Price his cans before buying elsewhere.
 Our good friend Yerzley never for gets the printer, and his latest act of kindness was donation of lot of magnificent snap beans, onions and beets made to the commissary depart ment Of the business manager last Mon- day. Long may Yerzley wave.
 -Dr. NJ. NJ. Mcclure, president of the Arkansas Press Association, passed through the city yesterday en route to attend the annual meeting of the "press gang" Although defeated for the nomination for auditor, Dr, McGuire is as happy and jolly as ever.
 --Our esteemed correspondent, 'sBe- lisso" has ali interesting communica- tiom in tO-day's paper. We regret that he contemplates an absence from our columns, but hope it will only be tenn porary, as our readers will miss his newsy, well-written contributions.
 Mrs. J. F. Battenheld and little May, and Miss Rose Patterson left yes terday for Searcy, where they will so- journ for few days during the annual session of the Arkansas Press Associa- ton. While in Searcy, the ladies will be the guests of Prof, J. F. Rives, jr., and wife.
 Flour SS per barrel at T. A. O'BannOn's.
 -Messrs. Webb S Simpson, with their characteristic generosity and enterprise treated all their friends to delicious ice cream last Tuesday, Such liberality will not 90 unrewarded. and we bespeal; the liberal patronage of the community for the popular confectionery and ice cream parlor of Messrs. Webb X Simpson.
 We hope the citizens of Russellville will not forget that Masonic school of instruction will be held in this city, commencing July 10 and continuing the entire week. A large number of the fraternity will be present, and it is de- sired that our community maintain its well-earned reputation for hospitality. Let there be no delay in making all necessary arrangements for the enter tertanment of the Masonic visitors.
 MT. T. A. O'Bannon has recently opened family grocery on Jefferson streat, opposite the new drug store, and is prepared to furnish goods in his line at as low prices as any house in the city He proposes to build up cash trade and not to get rich too soon, al. though determined to make a good liv- ing, We heartily commend Mir. O'Bannon to the patronage of the peo- pie, believing he will give satisfaction in goods and prices. Read local notices published elsewhere.
 Fruit is selling in St, Louis at 7j cents to $l.2j per third-bushel box. The l.. R. & r. s. Ky. Express Con- pany have reduced their rates to St.