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The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12

-vUry a~~~nsnsvua uactnx CtfCuIC CfsrK, WAS in town yesterday and favored the DEn- OCRAT uilh call.
 MT. Samuel c. Wells has joined forces with w. F. Weotsn. the enter prising Jefferson street merchant, and invites his friends to give him call when visiting Russellville. The new firm of wooten & Wells proposes to be behind none in the city keeping the best goods and selling the same at the lowest cash price.
 Passing down Jefferson street, the ether day a DEMOCRAT reporter noticed ahuge pile of boxes in front of the store of ". F. Wooten & Co.,, and going in- side he found the en- tire force of preprietors and clerks basy opening, marking and arranging a fine stock of dry goods, boots and shoes, hats. notions, etc., which had just been received. It is the intention of this firm to be sscsnd to none in Russellville in point of frst-Class goods aHd low prices, and all who favor the establishment with their patronage will De sure to go away satisfied. Read their local notices in to-day's paper.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12
Drops from Cave Greek.

October 4, 1882.
 All kinds of rumors ahoat, relative to the Big Creek tragedy, which still remains unsettled. Alfred Smith, who it is now believed fired the shot that killed Uncle Tommie Nichols, is now playing the maniac. He was in Jasper last Saturday, but no at- tempt was made to arrest him. He carried in his hand cooked revolver.
 It is rumored that Jerry Smith sent messenger to the Nichols boys, that if they would protect him, he would give the rest of the Smiths away: the proposition met with a refusal.
 Hon. Rip Weaver, our Senator elect made a flying trip through these parts few days ago.
 A series Of meetings lately held at Marshall Prairie, by Elders Jenkins and Rose, resulted in nineteen addi. tions to the Christian church.
 Newton county will lose two mil lions pounds of pork this season by not having hogs to eat the mast.
 We were not aware until the last issue of the DEMOCRAT, that the dis. ease of "Pink Eye" produced an ,n- clination to write poetry.
 About six thousand, four hundred acres of land to each voter in New. ton county, and yet the complaint is frequently heard, that there are too many people here now.
 Strange but true, that the squat ters, who isolate themselves in the mountains, "for the benefit of the range" never have any stock to eat it.
 The latest discovery on Cave creek, IS the art, hitherto unknown, of ex- trscting from sorghum cane, a lubri- eating compound similar to North Carolina tar; so says Jerry Watson.
 Eight dwellings,, four barns, and one gin, besides other improvements in the way of plank fencing etc, have been, are being, and will be erected in this neighborhood this winter.
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The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12
Caglesville Chronicles.

CAaLEsvILLE, Oct. 7, 's2. Editor Democrat:
 Cora and cotton gathering In pro gress.
 Chinquapins are ripe and the av craze small boy is infinitely happy.
 Mrs. Stephen Crow has been very sick for some days past with the fever.
 Mir. l. N. Cagle, our popular dry goods merchant, is daily receiving his fall and winter stock of goods.
 A great deal of sickness is prevail ing in this vicinage, mostly of ma larial type.
 Mir. l. N. Cagle will soon have his palatial residence finished and it will be as neat dwelling as we know of.
 Mir. W. K. Hudlow, of Moreland, is determined to keep pace with the times, and with this object in view has bought new improved gin stand, and is ready for work.
 Prof. Hendrlckson closed the sum mer term of his school on last Thurs day the 27th, on account of so much sickness being in the neighborhood. He will reopen it on the 4th of Dec, and expects the assistance of Prof. Smith, of Newburgh. We bespeak for them the best of success.
 Harvey Owens, Of Moreland, gen orally considered a low character, was taken out of his house on the l7th of September, and was severely whipped. We do not hesitate to denounce mob violence of all kinds and especially this, as it was uncalled for and unwarrantcd Such as this is calculated to ruin the character of the community. There were five persons engaged in this affair.
 Everything on boom here except the matrimonial market, aud that is AS fiat as bank stock in time of a moneyed panic. Why it is that some of our gallant young beauxs and dashing young belles do not marry m this season of golden harv- est is something that your cores pendent cannot explain and we be. lieve that it is unexplainable.
 Now all the crones of this place are busy speculating the object of the appearance Of tue late comet. It seems to them to be tolerable certain A l.. A n s.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12
Climate of the United States.

Figures gIeaned from the obser- vation points of forty-nine states and territories show that the hottest places in the union are Florida, Louisiana and Arizona, the mean annual temperature of which is 69 degrees. ... Texas ranks next at 67 degrees.
 Alabama, 66 degrees.
 Mississippi, GA degrees.
 Arkansas, 63 degrees.
 South Carolina, 62 degrees.
 Indian Territory, 60 degrees.
 North Carolina, 59 degrees.
 Georgia and Tennessee stand on a par at 58 degrees. sgl
 Virginia, 57 degrees.
 Kentucky, 56 degrees.
 The mean temperature of 55 de- grees prevails in California, Missou- ri, and the District of Columbia 9 Maryland and Pennsylvania, 54. n Delaware, Ohio, and Oregon, 55.
 Idaho, Utah and West Virginia, g. Indiana, Kansas, New Mexico and Washington Territory, 51.
 Connecticut, Illinois, Nevada and New Jersey, 30 degrees.
 Iowa and Nebraska, AS.
 Michigan and Dakotah, 47.
 Alaska is not the coldest part of the union, as is commonly supposed, but stands with-New Hampshire at 46 degrees.
 Colder than these are Maine and Wisconsin at 45, Montana and Yer mont at 43, Minnesota at 42, and eoldest of all, Wyoming r.t4t.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12
DIED.

Esker, daughter of J. N. and Dora Bowden, was born March P, 1878, and died September z, 1882, near Russell ville, Pope county, Ark.
 It inexpressibly sad to chronicle the death of one so young and promising. Little Eskerwas remarkably Intelligent, often asking questions and making re- marks that astonished her hearers questions and remarks that could only have been suggested by the exercise of the reasoning faculties. A short time before her last illness, she said, "Papa, persons do not get well when they have The Aux, do they?" Just before her spirit toek its flight, she exclaimed: :: "Mamma. am going ts fly home." and she has flown home to Him who said, "0f such is the kingdom of heay- en-" Fond parents, weep not; God knoweth best and doeth all things we'll.
 A FRIEND.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12
CaglesyiIIe High School.

The first term of the High School closed one week age. There were 73 students m attendance.
 Never did set Of more worthy and earnest students meet in the school room, and they made good progress in their studies. They came to study, they came relying on their own manhood, and under full sense of the responsi- bilities of life.
 de not believe there is one that caH- not make life success, if he will try, and most of them will, for firm reso- latisn is half the battle, especially when conjoinsd with ability.
 The first term of this school was a grand success, and we earnestly pray to God the prosperity of this institu- tien. and that the students of this school may tread the road to emineace and asefulaess. c.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12

Are you going to the State Fair
 -half fare on the railroad to Little ROCK and retsrn next week.
 Sore eyes quite prevalent through out tiis community, but none oi a chronic nature.
 MT. John s. Church, who was re ported seriously i'll last week, is slowly convalescing.
 -s pounds of coffee or 10 pounds of sugar can be bought at W. F. Wooten G CO.'S fer one dollar.
 The fair at Little Rock next week VIII DC the grandest and most exten- siVe eyer held in the State.
 Tine State Fair at Little Rock opens next Monday, October l6, and codtin- ues during the entire week.
 Miss Bertha Jacobson, of Morrill, ton was in the city last week visiting the family of Mir. NJ. Jacobson.
 Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure at Famous" New Drug Store.
 ,--Dr. and Mrs. J. F. NJ. Tate, of Ap-
 
 establishment last Wednesday,. If you want good pair of boo.s or shoes, or nice hat cheaper than you ever bought, just call on W. F. Wootsn and Sam Wells.
 Miss Corinna Parker and Mrs. = scott, of Logan county. arrived in the clty last week on n visit to their sister, Mrs. T. NJ. Wyatt.
 We invete the public to come to see and examine our stock of general mer- chandise. W. P. WooTKN & Go.
 MT. R. II. White is now dispensing bargains from behind the counters of the mercantile establishment of NJ. Ja. cooson, where he desires his friends to make their headquarters while in the city.
 Prof. Yonley called ts see us last Monday. He is agent for the sale of "Fhe Peoples Cyclopaadia," a work of decided merit and one that should be in every household. It Is perfect mine of Knowledge, and will be published in two volumes of 1000 pages each.
 -Remember that we have nc "shod- 1 dy goods in our stock, and when you buy from us you get first-class goods. W. P. WooTEN & Co.
 A DEMOCRAT reporter was detailed yesterday to visit the extensive drug house of Harkey < Bro., which duty he performed and reported as follows The senior member of the firm was interviewed and from him 1t was ascer- tained that the firm is still in the field with a complete stock of drugs, chemi- calls, paints, oils and druggists notions, and with full line of pure wines, whiskeys and brandies for strictly mad- icinal purposes, which are offered to the people at cash bottom figures. A tour of the extensive establishment. under the guidance sf Capt. J. M. Har- key, convinced our drug man that the physicians of Pope and adjoining csun- ties need not go beyond RussellviIle for their medical supplies. But why should the people have their attention directed to this house, which is SC favor. ably and widely known? Read the advertisement and then call en Harkey & Bro., before purchasing elsewhere
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12
pIblic Speaking.

Hon. Joh il. Rogers, democratic nominee fol congress of the Third dis trict of ArB Bansas, will address the citi- zens or the district at tho following times and places:
 Greenwood, Saturday, October z. Ho1 Springs, Monday, October 23. littie Rock, Tuesday, October 24. Atkins, Wednesday, october 20. bower, TAursday, October 26.
 RusSellville, Friday, October P. Clarksville, Saturday, October 2S. Alma, Monday, October 30.
 Van Buren, Tuesday, October 3l. Fort Smith, Wednesday, November l.. Soigahatchie, Friday, November 5. Ilummer, Saturday. November 4. A full attendance is earnestly request cd. Al Exposing candidates are res pecttuII Y Requested to attend, and a fair div sion of time will be extended.
 II. B. HAMPSTEAD, | Chairmaa Democratic Congressional Commiuce, Third District
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12

Egypt never saw. Now. then, if com cts have no better object in view than to come around 10 scare the old women to death we sincerely wish that they would go out of busi- ness.
 The school board of this district met on the 18th of September te make arrangements for the compile tion of the school house. Fifty dol lars were subscribed at once and we have every assurance to believe that we will soon have an excellent school house. With Prof Hendrickson as principal, we expect to have a school here second to none Tn the State. It has, under his efficient management, already gained an enviable reputa- tion, ,whrch we have every assurance to believe it will maintain. CATo.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12
For Sale.

l20 acres of good upland for sale, about 90 acres in good state of cultiva- tion, good dwelling with cellar l4xJ2 and good barn and outbulldings; good water and lasting water in the yard and two stock wells on the farm with lasting water conveniently arranged for stock while pasturing. About acres set In orchard of good varieties apples, peaches, pears, plums, grapes and strawberries. The place is as healthy as can be found in the State; has a fine view of the mountains on both sides of the Arkansas river; good road to Russellville; about miles from Knaaal luilla lAr, iho (tIi..Aou, n.,A lltn..~
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12
IsluOmln' PrOSDeritY.

A few days since, says the Evans vile Argus, drummer for one of our wholesale houses was travelling in buggy along q country road in Arkansas, when he came upon Il tall, roughly dressed man siiting upon . fence whitJling. Wish a sociable "good morning the traveller drew mp his horse ant asked:
 ''ls that your field of corn over there?"
 "Wal, I cakilate I'll freeze onto a right smart sheer of it. Pm a work. ing the piece on the sheers."
 Look like fine crop"
 "Damfit don't"
 ''l presume you are figuring on great prosperity in the future, such immense crops surely inD eating plenty for all"
 "Prosperity? Stranger, that h'aint no name fur the cyclone that's agoin' to hit this settlement atween the eyes this season. A tornado mount comes jist now an lend every durn. ed bit O grain in the country over in Tennessee, and yit the smiles O contentmentd never shift of 'nour facesw
 ''Some unexpected good tuck has befallen you," the tourist replied.
 That's the play to a ty ty. We'er a gittin' our slice O the millennium away ahead O the advertised date. Fust, or Zack Bolton up an died last month, an thar hasn't been ear O corn or side O bacon missed III the community since we tumbled the dirt on top O him; then Wash Tom kins, the boss op sledge player, got sent to states prison fur horse steal ln', thus givin' us poorer players a show fur our pile; then Snaky, the saloon keeper up at the forks O the road, dropped down to ten cents a drink for whisky an said he'd take corn same as cash; then my or wo men run off with a Yankee sewin' machine peddler an darter Sal got religion an joined Mt Zion church, an if blocmin' prosperity ain't a hangin' over the neigborhood I'mla a giltedged liar from the Red river swamps. Got any sweet tobaeker about you?"
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12
G, s. Brack.

Visitors to the state fair at Little Rock, next week, should not fail to call at the elegant queensware and house furnishing establishment of c. $. Brack, No. 2203 Main street. Mir. Brack has long been in the business in Little Rock and knows full we'll the de- mands of the trade, which he gives un- mistakable evidence of by keeping his stock constantly rsplenished with the newest and freshest styles of al! kinds of tableware, from the plain qneens- ware to the costliest china, the finest of cut-glass; and, in fact, everything needed by housekeepsrs. Do not fail to give him a call. Read the adver- tisement.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12
A Good Man Gone.
DOVER, October 8, 1SS

DOFhht OCtouSA Q, loo@s Editor Democrat:
 It is with sad heart 1 send you notice of the death of G. A. Parsons, NJ. D.. of Scottsville, Ark. He de. parted this life yesterday at 1:30 p. m., of active conjestion of the stomach and bowels. I regret that it was not my privilege to see him in the early part of his sickness. l never saw more resignation or death borne with more fortitude. After a kind adieu to his wife, next he called for the writer, and said: Doctor, l will soon be at rest, and before 1 go l want to express my heartfelt thanks for past kindness and friend ship"
 Dr. Parsons was a man kind to his family, true to his friends, faithful and self-sacrificing to his noble call ing of administering to suffering hu- manity. He was man of energy and perseverance. In earlyalife he was left an orphan, and, by his own industry and perseverance, he ac- qnired a good English education and first-class medical education, grad uating with honor at the Louisville Medical College in the spring of 1880. In his profession he was the rising star of Northwest Arkansas. He was ever kind, polite and oblig- ing to his co-laborers in the field of suffering humanity. In his last hours he said: "I have never said anything knowingly to offend a brother practitioner. Sad to know one of so much promised usefulness is called away so early in life; but sad, indeed, must be the heart of his self-sacrificing wife in few short weeks to lose so kind husband and such promising children.
 c. $. KIRKsCEY, M. D.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12

C0uircy must Kegp aIi scrip they receive for their services, unless they can sell to citizen of the county. We are of the opinion that if all officers are ostracised who violate said decree, we will have a fresh outfit every two years.
 The chairman of the Democratic County Central Committee is can didatc on the republican ticket for the lower house in 1884.
 Hopefully yours
 BLUE EYE.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12
Newton County Nuggets.
MT. HERsEY, ARK, Oct. l, 1882.

EDITOR DEMOCRAT:
 After the lapse of two weeks of sunshine and shadow, I am, indeed, thankful to him who reigneth over heaven and earth that although the afiliction, which my allwise friend "Blue Eye" terms Pink Eye" has reduced me considerably, l am yet able to be up and doing, and feel that l am destined to enjoy an early recovery, after which my physical health will have attained it's natural capacity, when can wield the pen as in days of yore.
 It strikes me that my friend Blue Eye" of Cave, Creek, in whom in whom l had placed an unlimited amount of confidence from the time I first beheid the smirking exterior of his genial visage and those liquid blue orbs of such optical strength, wishes to leave the impression upon the minds of the readers of my pre- vious articles that "Pink Eye" swerves from truth.
 The reason "Hercules" didn't take me to the Teachers Institute, friend "Blue Eye" was that he contracted to bring the Institute to me; but, upon learning that you composed a part of it, he '.hickered," saying, to my own consternation, that the load was too ponderous.
 Certainly will make statement, or explain why there is no postotfice at Mt. Hersey, with no amount of re- luctancy restraining me. Through the influence of our last postmaster (oi whose acts whiley in that most dignified capacity l have heard no grumbhng), before resigning his commission, two worthy citizens of our quiet vicinity were persuaded not to accept the office, and others were loath to accept it themselves. In short, we have post office near enough. Anything more, Mir. Blue Eyes, regarding postoiiice mattersf If so, write. enclosing stamp. to the Post Office Department, Washing ton, D. c.
 Better to have square box-house, Than to have no house at all. Did you say it was unfinished?
 Just give us a nasty call. Its walls of marble whiteness
 Wlll daze your deep ''blue eye."
 As you gaze on them with sadness, You'll certainly heavea sigh;
 And exclaim, ah me, it might have | As once represented to me.
 But some people will exaggerate, And l will, too, you see.
 Mrs. G. H. T. Dodson wishes to know if "Blne Eye" has been taking the dimensions of Newton county women and further observes that she don't believe her size will cope with "Blue Eyes" feelings.
 Hydrophobia is making 'em Cave Creek "dorgs" dangerous. Wonder if 'cm guns of which thou speakest won't have hydrophohia, too2 If the farmers, who have cultivated their crops this year with those faithful canine "hosses" and their matohless guns, should lose them, wouldn't the burning tears oozc eopiously from their labor bedimmcd cyes2
 presume the gentleman can get . glass eye for.two bits, or borrow a blue eye from you, which will be cheaper than paying the enormous sum of $l00 for spectacles. "Blne Eye" you kicked first, old chum, now don't finch because the law of retaliation Is enforced. I'll paddle
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12
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A Affectionately Inscribed to MT. and Mrs, John Erwin, of RussellVilIe, Ark, on the Death ot Little
 Maggie.

9 @ N~' knew little maiden, O she was very fair, With gleams of glery in her eyes and sunshine in her hair; And all who saw her loved her, she seemed so wondrous wise, And pure and sweet as seraphs who dwell in Paradise. We fondly thought to keep her; we gave her tender care; We lavished on our Maggie affections pure and rare; We treasured up her little words as if each were gem, And prized each kiss and act of love more than diadem. She seemed ray of sunshine, when life was dark and drear-- A "little one" from heaven sent our weary hearts to cheer; JESUS watched OCT our "little one" he looked down from above. He saw how vaInly we would strive to shield her with our love. He saw the thorny pathw spread be- fore her little feet; He knew the woes and heart-aches the weary ehildwould meet. So, lovingly, he lifted her above the pain and strife, Above the thorns, the griefs, the tears, and all the cares of life. To where she scars on wings of light beyend all want and fear, And Jolns her sweet voice in the songs she loved SO dearly here; And safely there she waits for us aud beckons us come, And joins her song to Jesus prais SC in an unchanging home. We look about this sin-eursed earth !: we know it's sin and woe; We think how sad our hearts must be and lonely till we go; But we would not call our dear one back to bear its bitter pain, We would leave her there fin Jesus, care till called to meet again.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12
LOOK HERE.

We are now stocked with full line Of general merchandise. viz: Family and Fancy Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Gaps, Hard and Tin Ware. Tobacco, etc.
 tB- Remember, we do not propose to be undsrsold. W. P. woorRN & Go.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12
timable local physicians are getting

an extensive practice.
 Some unknown parties broke open and robbed Greenhaw and Wyatt s store at St Joe, few nights ago. G. H. T. Dodson has the finest Touring mill in the county. Creden- tials furnished if necessary.
 May the editors path be strewn with flowers, meath sky of ceru- lean hue; his cheeks be bathed in crystal showers of efliorescent dew. DEC JUvANTE, I remain as ever.
 PINK EYE, JR.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12

--MARRIED--In Galla Rock township at the residence of Mr. Jackson White sides, on Wednesday, the 4th inst. by W. F. LazeRby, Esq, MT. c, W. Coffee and Miss Mollie Blackburn, all Of Pope county. The best wishes of the DEMO- GRAF are tendered to the newly-wed- ded couple.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12
The Market.

iOX to l0skc. P"''' ~ The followin. are prices current in this m ar- A1s ,v uate, at retail stores: Ruo ssr. per pound, 20 to .5e. EsEs, her aozen, 10. Sln ksns, VI Der bushcl. cGo gage, 5c per head. iIisA potatoes, soc f,Oue, Der bound, 31i to 4Ac. ,"t Per hushcl, 35C iIii l.aLt. Der bound, 1G}sc. Inle kchs, rcr dozen, B. i2a Bagyn. per pound 1Sc. Houe efs Der pound, i2}s to 15c
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12
sberiT's Proclamation.

Notice is hereby given that there will be an Election held at the several vot- ing Precints of Pope Ceuaty, Arkan- sas, on Tuesday, the 7th day Of No vember, 1882, fer the purpose of eleclt- ing One Congressman for the State at large, and One Congressman for the 3rd District of Arkansas.
 Given under my hand this 9th day of October, 1882.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12

Our Grocery department will be better kept up than eyer before, and don't forget that we will never be un- sold. W. F. WooTEN & Co.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-10-12
BuyYour Grass Seed.

4 few pafkages of the celebrated IGlidewell' sRrolilic Grass Seed for sale at Ilarkey siug store. This grass is RS finest Yer grown in Arkansas.
 N D. SuINN