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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-11-08

WEST MILFORD, w. VA, Nov. II. 'S2
ED. FREEMAN: This eve finds us
pleasantly situated in our own
hired house among the good breth-
rem and sisters of West Milford.
In going to Ohio for my family the
second Monday in October, my
trunk fell among thieves at Or
vile and it was a week before / OBJ
tanned it. / bad intended to re-
turn with my family on the 10, but
was detained until the 9th. The
good brethren and sisters had as
sembled at our house and had pre-
pared US surprise in the shape of
necessaries, consisting of grocer
les, vegetables, canned fruit, dried
fruit, apple butter, and the preach
ers' delight, fat chickens. A good
brother had also made a nice table,
and some of the sisters had pre-
pared resting place in the shape
of a lounge, which we found ready
for us in coming to our house.
These things, valuable in them
selves, are rendered doubly so by
manifesting a loving disposition
and welcoming which makes the
Pastors heart and that of his wife
and family glad. Surely the Lord
will bless this people with an out
pouring of his spirit The Church
is strengthening herself in the
spirit of the living God, and our
prayer is that he may bless our
labors among this people to the
upbuilding Of his kingdom among
them and the enlarging Of the
borders of Zion.
HoPEwELL.-This church is gath
ering strength, and what seemed
to be a few months ago a hope
less field, now promises an abund-
ant harvest in the near fntnre. Pas
tor and people are in harmony and
revival Of Gods wosk among
them is looked, prayed and longed
for. Their house Of worship is very
poor, but we expect to build new
house the ensuing year. Although
the membership are poor, they are
energetic, thorough-going and can
not help being blessed.
M. J. GILTNER.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-11-08

We are sorry to learn of Mr. w.
A. Cooper's continued ill-health.
We learn that he will soon leave
for Florida in hopes Of receiving
benefit from the trip. We hope
Mr.. Cooper may find speedy relief,
and be able to serve the county in
the Legislature, to which he was
elected in October.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-11-08

D1ED.-Nov. End, on Washing
tons Bottom, of Diphtheria, Clara
Retta, young daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. 0. P. and Mary E. Lewis, She
was buried at the Lewis family
burying ground, funeral services
conducted by Rev. B. M. Stout.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-11-08

STEAMBOAT SoLD.-Commodore
Murray, Captain of the Ship of the
Kanawha Line, Writ, yesterday
purchased the full-rigged Steamer,
c. C. Martin, for $1,000 as we are
advised, and will put her in his
trade in the course of week or so.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-11-08

WELcoME.-Mrs. D. B. Purinton
of Morgantown, are being welcom-
ed by, and gladdening the hearts
of Parkersburg friends, while Prof.
Purinton goes on to the Association.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-11-08

Mr.. J. A. Hutchinson is at Jack
son County Court engaged in the
Greer trial.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-11-08

BUSINESS HOUSE SoLD-Mr. J.
H. Spence, the Grocer, has sold his
fine building, corner of Pike and
Market Streets, to DR.. Kendall for
$4,000.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-11-08

For 80 DAYs.-Special induce
ments in Ladies' and Misses
Trimmed Hats, and Bonnets in the
Latest Styles, for the next thirty
days at NJ. ]. Sigler's, 147, Market
Street.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-11-08

ELECTION News.-We give this
morning all the election news OBJ
tainable before going to press, as
the dispatches came in by tele-
graph, last night.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-11-08
WEST VIRGINIAFR

County Court is in session, being
worried as usual with road cases.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-11-08

The w. C. T. U. will hold their
regular meeting on Thursday, in
the NJ. E. Church. A large attend
ance is specially requested.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-11-08

The Register and other papers
says it was because the Democrats
stayed at home, but don't tell why
they stayed at home for this once.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-11-08

Dan Dougherty, at the Academy
of Music, Friday evening.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-03
Tomato Catsup-TOmatO Sauce.

The basis of Tomato Catsup, oI
 ketchup, is the pulp of ripe toma
 toes, Many defer making catsur
 until late In the season, when the
 cool nights cause the fruit to ripen
 slowly, and It may be it is gathered
 hurriedly for fear of q frost. The
 late fruit does not yield so rich q
 pulp as that gathered Tn It's prime
 The fruit should have all green DOT
 tlons of 1t cut out, and then stewed gently until thoroughly cooked. The pulp IS then to be separated from the skins, by rubbing through wire selve, SO fine as to retain the seeds. The liquor thus obtained is to be eyaporated to thick pulp, over a slow fire, and should be stirred to prevent scorching. The degree of evaporation will depend upon how thick 1t is desired to have the cat. sup We prefer to make it so that 1t will just pour freely from the bot tie. We observe no regular rule in tiavoring. Use sufficient salt Sea son with cloves, alspice and mace, bruised and tied in q cloth, and boil. ed in the pulp; add g small quanti ty of powdered Cayenne. Some add the spices ground fine, directly to the pulp. A cloye of garlic, bruis- ed and tied in a cloth, to be boiled with the spices, imparts a delicious flavor. Some evaporate the pulp to a greater thickness than is needed. and then thln with vinegar or with wine. An excellent and useful to. mato sauce may be made by prepar- ing the pulp, but adding no spices. and putting it in small bottles while not, corking securely and sealing. II desired, the sauce may be salted before boiling, but this is not essen tlal. To add to soups, stews, sauces and made dishes, q sauce thus pre- pared is an excellent substitute for the fresh fruit. It should be put Tn small bottles, containing as much as will be wanted at once, as It will not keep long after openng.--Ameriean Agrculturist for August.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-03
Appleton Inklings

I@hlJOt lPGulOIIdls
 The health of our little town is good Little Leoland Montgomery, who came so near dying in the spring from drink ing ley, Is still unable to swallow any. thing save liquids; lives upon milA or cream.
 Tate, Burriss & Co.,, have a new wheat mill in operation and arc turning out q fine article of flour. They have been exceedingly busy grind. ing most of time since the wheat came in.
 The weather is fine and crops looking well.
 Mir. Willie Montgomery has good school at Sulphur Spring church house, and is giving satisfaction. We like a teacher who will strive conscien tiously to do his duty, and set good example for the pupils. Such we believe MT Willie to be.
 Prof. Kuhn is out on the canvass. He has many warm friends who wish him success in the campaign.
 Since June 30, the mail leaves Glass Village in the morning, arriving at Dover at noon, and returning to Glass Village in the evening, instead of start ing from Dover as the old contract pro- vided for.
 You have q good list of subscribers at this office. Hoping your list may
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-03
OLD GEORGE.

Say. boss" began the old man ai he hobbled into this office, Il few morn ings since. "I say. boss, l wish yer't let up CT little on dishyear 'viewin bizness fer awhile"
 "For what reason, GeOrgeE" "Wall, on count CT de ole oman"
 What is the trouble now between you and your good wife? ?"
 "Dis yers de how, boss. My ole 'oman she sais dat I'ze gittin' toe smart goin' 'roun' ter be viewed at de news paper offs bout how ter manidge boys. She sais dat hit aint so bout my mop pin de lo' wid dem boys wen dey doan have demselves, and dat ef dey gifts any tranin' she'll be de one ter gib hit ter dem. An den she sais 1 knows e hutch bout de free pass bizness ez I does bOut z 'ometry an trickynometry, an goodness knows! de ole oman s 'vinced me dat knows mity little bout dem branches of fisikal jografy. No, boss, wish yer wuddent view me en- nymoah, kaze hit aint pleasant fer me ter go home an hab my 'pinions ou , p'litical economy, and odder branches ob de Inglish langwidge 'spated. reckon it'll De better fer me ter keep my mouf shet an den I'll hab CT better show ob gittin' de nominashun fer cor oner, as dere seems ter be no 'spirant fer dat 'portant oills. 'E pluribus uni corn, nuX vomiea, am Ge motto 'bla- z0ned on my banner"
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-03
Pinnacle Sprin gs.

Mir. Editor: like the DEMOCRAT. It is always welcome to my table. We look for and expect it's weekly visits, just the same as if we had paid up subscription.
 How hard for us to wean from Rus sellville! Cur first acquaintanees in Pope are living there. We had thought to be buried there. Oh how dear are old friends. But, want to write d score of letters at one time. Will you let me? have delayed too long all ready. I'll be brief.
 am satisfied with Pinnacle Springs and expect to stay here. My health is better than it has been in fifteen years, with the exception ef my hearing; that l shall never regain in this world.
 This is very healthy point, espec- ially for little children. If they are brought here sick, they soon recover. If one has taken ill here, don't know it. This place is destined to be one of the most popular summer resorts in the State. Tho water is cold, refreshing. The Spring is neatly and substantially fixed up, With neat bath rooms couve- niently attached. The water, when used properly, is good for old sores, ulcers, and good for all sort of sore and inflamed eyes. There are several par ties here from Alabama testing it for dyspepsia with perfect satisfaction. The country around is high, broken, air pure, natural scenery very good, good average farming country, lands mostly wild, plenty of timber, rock and water. Thousands of acres of good up- land (railroad) worth from $2.50 to $7 .O0 per acre. The town is building Society pretty fair. Hunting and fish ing grounds very good. Range ex- ceedingly fine.
 The Pinnacle Springs House, just about completed and now occupied by Prof. Doggett, is among the most com modIous buildings in the State. Our house, "The Park House." is not very commodious. but is convenient to the Spring. One private boarding house, kept by very nice elderly gentleman, who is a Baptist preacher. Other pri- vate houses will take boarders. Rates of board per week S7, S5, S3.50, and l suppose as low as $2.50.
 We have no mud, no dust. no stand ing water. We have several nice boats built especially for visitors, and various other amuscments.
 For any person whose health Is iln- paired from over-wOrk, study, city life, or general debility, believe four weeks use of this water will restore them to health. W. J. DoDsoN
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-03

News reached this city Monday evening that the prisoners confined in the Pope county jail at Dover had made their escape at noon that day. A DEMOCRAT reporter was detailed to obtain the particulars, and meet ing Mr. R. II. Cloman, the gentle manly proprietor of the Russellville and Dover mail line, the following was obtained The jailer, MT. Linton, was absent about one hour at noon, and on his return to feed the pris- oners he looked in the window of the cell, which is on the ground floor, to see if everything was all right, and saw John Hunter walking the floor. Supposing the other prisoners were in their place, went up stairs and proceeded to the room over the cell, in the floor of which is a trap door by means of which food is lowered to the inmates of the jail Opening the door of this room slightly, MT. Linton looked in, saw that the trap door was ill it's place, and proceeded to enter, but just as he stepped in side the room, he was seized by Bur ris and Goodner, who were stationed on each side of the entrance, and thrown to the floor. The despera does quickly disarmed Mr. Linton and told him they would kill him if he made any outcry, and then went Ittt tap q | l. knife to carry out their threat and follow i'll the course of an hour. In this condition MT. Linton was found about 2p. m., by young man, who wished to see him, and then the first intlmation of the escapade was given. Relief was soon at hand and Hunter secured and placed in the cell, while q large party went in search of the tugltives, who went out of town on the Scottvillc road and were tracked through fields and wood. Mir. Lin ton, though usually very careful, had unthoughtedly left the key in the lock on the trap-door and the prisoners, who had built Il scalfold underneath with their hunks, reached up and through the grating, turned the key and gained access to the room, where they captured their keeper as before stated. It is be- licved Burris and Goodner will be easily captured, as they could not travel fast on account of the shack les by which their movements were impeded Mir. Linton offers q re. ward of S250 for the return of the fugitives.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-03
Caglesville Chronicles.

Editor Democrat.
 Not having seen anything oflate from your Caglesyille correspondent, we thought WIG would give you few dots.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jefferson Horton, who reside in Faulkner county, and who are sojourning at Caglesville, have had the misfortune to lose bright little boy, Robert, some four years old. The heart-striekenparents have the sympa- thy of the entire community.
 Mir. |. N. Cdgle is having new finish put upon his stately dwelling which will be one of the most substan- tial and eommodious in Pope county.
 MT. Henry Sweden has also hand some dwelling, which, when complet. ed, will compare fayorably with any in the county.
 The CagIesyille grade. svuool, under the efficient management of Prof. Hen- drickson, is succeeding beyond the ex- pectations of it's most sanguine SUD- porters? It opened with fifty-one stu dents. Any one wishing to attend a first class school in one of the loveliest villages in Arkansas can do so at Ca. giesville. Good board can be had al from six to eight dollars per month.
 Health in Caglesville and vicinity was never better at this season of the year.
 Crops arc splendid; corn was never better; cotton, though late in the spring, promises an abundant yield.
 We are looking for the dear eandi. dates on the Sth. We will give them { hearty welcome and good hearing, as Caglesville always furnishes good crowd Hope they are all 'solid" or the schsol and prohibition question. W. CaulesvilIa AuU
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-03

The mel cury has had strong up- ward tendency this week, having skir- mished among the nineties for several days.
 That was funny sight on Russell avenue yesterday, about dozen boys trying to break couple of yearling steers to the yoke.
 Prof. c. A. Jones is recuperating among the hills Of Western Arkansas, and expects to return fully restored to health and strength.
 The Ian gest potato of the season is on exhibition at this office. The tuber weighs twenty-four ounces, and was raised by Mr. T. C. York.
 Three horses were stolen from MT. Allen Brown, of Moreland Township, last Sunday night. A party went Ill pursuit of the thieves, who will be cap tured.
 MT. W. F. Ford, late special sew l ing machine agent in this county, has gone to Nashville, Tenn, to accept ! position as commercial evangelist for one of the leading houses of thal | city. The DEMOCRAT wishes MT. Ford l success in his new field.
 Inquiry develops the fact tha tcropi 1 in all sections of Pope county give promise of the most abundant yield | We are informed, however, that worm; have appeared in the cotton fields in ; few localities, although no material ol | general damage has yet resulted Iron their presence.
 MT. D. c. Perry placed on our tabl' yesterday some magnificent pears ant peaches, the latter of the White Eng fish variety. He also handed us a clus ter of pears, second crop of this year from the same tree the ripe pears wer' taken. Arkansas is prolific country Has anybody got q second growth o pears in their orchard?
 Master Jimmie Tate, the cleve little son of Mir. K. II, Tate, of this city has been initiated as "devil" in tn Evangel composing room. Now. WI do not want our readers to think tha there is any wrong attaching to the u tie f"devil" when connected with printing office; on the contrary, thos 'devils" are always good boys, hay, an important mission to perform, ant Master Jimmie is no exception to tn rule. We hope our young friend may become a tirst-class printer, own goot paper and die rich, like all Gewspapel men do.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-03
PERSONAL MENTION.

MT George F.. Howell, of the firm of Howell, White & Co.,, went to Little Rock on Tuesday and will return to- day.
 Mir. George $. C. Scott, of McGreg. or, Iowa, was among the numerous call- CTS at the DEMOCRAT office last Satur. day.
 MT. Rufus Howell, of Dardanelle was over visiting friends last Saturday, and we were glad to meet him in oul sanctum.
 Hon. W. D. Jacoway, judge of the fifth judicial district, passed through the city last Saturday en route home from Ozark.
 MT. J. A. Moseley left Monday for Judsonia, White county, to bring back his children who have been spending several weeks there visiting relatives
 Mir. J. F. Munday and family left last Monday for weeks visit to friends in Quitman. The DEMOCRAT wishes them pleasant visit and safe return home.
 pr. NJ M. McGuire. the wide-awake editor of the progressive Independent Arkansian, was in town last Saturday shaking hands with his scores of friends.
 Col. James Mitchell, editor of the Little Rock Democrat, passed through the city last Monday, on route for Mount Nebo. Yell county, where his family is soiourning for the summer.
 Mrs Sallie Jones and three child. ren are visiting the family of MT. J. G. Allen, of this city. Mrs. Jones is from New Albany, Miss. The DEMOCRAT heartily wishes that the stay Of Mrs. Jones in our midst may be as pleasant as she anticipates.
 Elder J. II. Hamilton, pastor of the Christian Church in Little Rock, preach ed to interested audiences in this city last Sunday, his sermon at night being mentioned as particularly good by those who heard it. Hope MT. Hamilton will visit Russellville often.
 We were favored last Saturday with a very agreeable call from Mr. ". NJ. Eudy, of Cabarrus county, N C., and brother of J. W. Eudy, Esq, of this county. Mir. Eudy is one of the th0us- ands of substantial farmers in the old North State, who are Il credit and bene- fit to any community in which they live. He is in our State on prospect ing tour with view to making a se- lection for A future home, and we hope he will be so we'll pleased with Pope county as 10 cast his lot among us. A welcome awaits all such men as Mir. Euuy and we say t0 them come
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-03
London Lac0nIcs.
LONDON, ARK, July 29, ls

IONDON, ARh.s JuiN zt, looG. Editor Democrat:
 Thinking that you would respect a few lines from this village, 1 write you.
 The candidates have all been here to- day and put their best foot foremost. They all seemed to be in the hands Of their friends, and 1 think, as far as l can learn, they we'll and truly found out who their friends were. The old pine knot burner was along with his long-tailed duster on and an eyerlast- ing supply of jokes on hand. The can- dldates all seemed to put their endeav- CTS and looks into the work, and looked as though they each think that the country will be left if they are not elected to the several offices of the county. There were about two hundred of the denizens out, and they were quiet and orderly; all seemed sober, nc fuss or qusrrelling at all, which speaks well for our place, l think that who. ever gets the offices of the county from the looks, sayings and record of ths candidates, the interest of the people will be protected. Enough about that
 Crops are looking we'll, and l be | speak for thIs part an abundant yielC l anu lull SdTueIS Illls Iail.
 | Jesse May stored about 1900 bundles of fodder last Thursday. A. N. Zach arY ground eight bushels oi new corr on grist mill to-day from Mir. May farm, which. think, is as early, if no the earliest, in the county.
 Two men representing themselve: 1 from the State of Indiana came in oul vicinity with two teams of oxen, al they said, to haul walnut logs to tn, river for rafting. Stopping in thu neighborhood, they turned their foul yoke of steers into the farm of Mir Chambers, which farm was rented t' MT. Chas, Mcclure and Bert BrowI and was cultivated in oats and corn They made a fearful havoc among til, oats. That night they were attacked by parties unknown to the writer, ant seven of said steers were shot, twt killed on the spot, which was hard oi the poor steers, but I think satisfied the parties trespassing about turnin! in steers on other peoples crops ant farms.
 A protraeted meeting closed Wednes day night under the auspices of th' Baptists. hope some good was don' in the meeting.
 All things are flourishing and every thing seems to look forward to prosper | ous times. r. C. G.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-03
STATE FAIR.
The Grandest Exhibition Held in
 Arkansas,

xAEhNSBSdNs
 It is q matter Of pride to every Ar kansian to know that the time has ar rived when the products Of the State are so numerous and fine as to be the means of attracting the attention of peo- pie abroad. The State Fair ASsocia- ton, composed of many of the best, most pubic-spirited and progressive men of Arkansas, has done much to ad- vance our material interest. The ex- hibitions have been good, although not what they ought to have been, owing to the limited means of the Association. But all bindering causes have been re- moved and the Association comes be- fore the people this year with the brightest prospect of success for the Second General Fair to be held at Lit tie Rock, commencing Monday, Octo- Der l6, and continuing six days. The liberal amount of Sl4, GOO has been of fered in premiums, and every product Of tho farm and factory is embraced in i the list. We have scanned the premi- um list and can assure the farmer, tue mechanic, the weaver, the spinner, the artist, the printer, the stock raiser, the | botanist, the sculptor, the jeweler, the 1 housewife, and even the boys and girls,
 
 vocation Of fife, will find place to ex- l hibit his or her handiwork at the ap- preaching Fair. It will be the grand est agricultural and mechanical exhibit ever witnessed in Arkansas or the Southwest.
 As an addition to the interest of the Fair, the Cotton Planters Association will meet in Little Rock fair week, and the presence of four hundred delegates, representing fourteen States will do much to advertise the immense re- sources of the State. 5000 in cash are offered for the best bale bottom or upland cotton (Sea Island excluded). Western Arkansas should put her best foot for ward and endeavor to secure this pre- mium. We append a few of the pre- miums offered:
 For the best general display by any one county of agricultural products oi all kinds, first premium, sl0O; second. $50; chird, $25.
 Exhibitions of grains and seeds, less than one bushel each, specimen raised by exhibitor, growth of 1882, first pre-. mium, $l0; second, $5.
 Best bale German millet, not les; than 100 pounds, $5.
 Best five bushels wheat, special pre- 1 mium, Sl0,
 Best five bushels oats, special pre- mium. 50.
 Best five bushels corn, special pre- mium, S5.
 For best exhibit of not less than 2j pounds of butter, made at any time in any factory or dairy, Sl0.
 Plate of five pounds of print or roll butter, first premium, $5; second, B.
 We give the foregoing as samples of the liberality of the association, and urge our farmers to send for premium list, which can be procured by apply ing to R. V, Yeakle, secretary, Little l Rock.
 Let Pope county be fully represented in the exhibits at the next State Fair.