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The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-22

Steve Robinson and Steve Evans, who bore 1t to the hcarse softly and quietly, while the sad notes of the dead march echoed the sadder ones of attending hearts. From the church she was borne to the city cemetery and in the presence or Ia multitude of friends, under the auspices Of the Eastern Star Lodge she was laid to rest to await the glorious dawn of the resurrection morn.
 Mrs. Peeler's maiden name was Pat rick; she was born October 4, 1886, in South Carolina; was married Oct, 7th, 1858, at g years of age, and came to Pope county, Ark, where she has lived eyer since, excepting five years in Yell county. She professed religion In 1860, and joined the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church, having been reared by Presbyterian parents. She joined the Baptist church in 1867. and was baptized by Rev. Mir. Barnes, who is we'll known to this community.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-22
The Wedding.

It was our exquisite pleasure to be present at the marriage of Dr. T. F. Oates and Miss Dorah Harkey, at the residence of Dr. G. w. Harkey, on last Thursday night. Such occasions are always those of joy, but this one espec- iallv, for the very appropriateness of the match between this excellent young couple. The crowd gathered about s o'clock and passed the time ill pleasant converse until ten minutes past nine, when the rustic in the direc- tion of the door indicated the supreme moments arrival and all was silent, while the ceremony was pronounced by Rev. J. w. Heagan of Dardanelle, that made Miss Dora the beautiful, blush ing bride of gallant Tommy Oates. Refreshments were served immediately after the ceremony and we failed not to get our part of the refreshments, and half of somebody else's. The brides dress was of plum colored silk of rich est texture and a boquet of white roses were fastened at her throat, while the groom of course was in conventional black and white kids. May time sit lightly upon the brow of this young couple, and bring to them on their jour- ney every joy and pleasure which love can afford.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-22

WASTED.--A good saddle horse. AD- ply to Dr. Drummonds, Russellviiie, Ark.
 Good COW with young calf for sale. Apply to T. J. RUSSELL. -Shiloh school district voted last Saturday for five mill school tax in currency.
 Ladies Dress Goods at less than cost, at R. J. WILsoN's. The public will be greeted by the Erwin. Wait for and note it caret1lly. !. Henry's ice cream parlor and confec- tioneries can scarce be exeelled any where.
 Just received Car Load Good Flour the cheapest in town, try it.
 R. J. WILSON. The Murray Medicine company, of Kansas City, has changed the name of its medicine from Merwin's Specific to Murray's Specific. The change of name in no manner affects the medicine, which in quality and quantity remains the same.
 -1'he cheapest thing you ever saw is the White Goods for 10c at,
 R. WILSON'S. The annual school meeting of this district (No. IA, speciaD, last Saturday, resulted in a five mill tax-21 mills for indebtedness, and 2l mills for school purposes. It is a very cold day when Russeilville district fails to vote spec ial school tax
 A few pieces summer silk yet un- sold, will close out at Bargain,
 F. J. WILSON. We are requested by the Rev. T. F.. Jones to state to his old friends about Dover that he will be among them on 9th Sunday in June and will preach at Cotton Wood in Dover Township, at II o'clock and at Hatley's School house at 3 o'clock p. m.
 Ladies if you want a fine Parasol for little money, call at
 J. WILsoN's. A local correspondent writes us a lengshy communication condemning the practice of boys riding on cars while switching, etc. We heartily join our correspondent in making war on this repre5ensible habi,, anu will urge upon parent, the du.y of keeping their boys away from trains ere they fall victim to some 1uckless accident. -Sambo, Pm gwine to shoot dat nig- ger Wilkins wid sum ob dem Bilious Bullets der folks CT all talkin' about, eos he's suited me. We'll, now, here Jones, don't you shoot dat nigger wid dem Bilious Bullets, fur ef yer does, dey will make him so powerful strong aod heal.hy dat you would be plum eat up. No, don't you do it. | tell yer. For sale by J. w. Wells.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-22
A De plorable Accident.

One of the saddest events ever record-
 ed in RIssellville took place on last Thu sday evening abopt sundow :.
 MT. A. NJ. Bradley and wife, Capt. w.
 Nj. PeeIer and wife, Mrs. w. A. Lyons and Ms. Kate Periman were all in Mir. Br.dley's wagon on their way .o
 Dr. G. w. Harkev's to participate in the joyo,s occasion of the wedding of Dr. Y. F. Oates end Miss Dora Ha key.
 Just as the team was passing tue corner
 O. the freight depot It became frighten- ed at hand car and made sudden break and so sudden as to break the bits, and passed [ om under the control of the driver, MT. Bradley. The team ran about 30 yards across the rail road, in crossing which, Mrs. Bradley and
 Mrs. Perriman were thrown out. It then ran about hundred yards further when Mir. E -adley himself either jump ed or was thrown out and dislocated his right shoulder. About fifteen or twenty yards further on Mrs. Peeler andMrs. Lyo1s were thrown out. Capt. Peeler having jumped out I few steps before. In falling out Mrs. Lyons clothing was caught in one of the wheels, and she was carried around and under it several times. The wagon aISO plSSeu over M s. ccict D uCdu breaking her jaw in pieces and infict- ing other injuries from which she died l i l about three hou s a1terward. All the unfortunate ores were picked up and placed in the neighbours houses and re- ceived medical attention as soon as 1t could be called. The team after dis posing of its human freight passed up
 St. Mary st. to Main and down Main to Mir. J. w. Fuckers where it took the
 side walk, and performed one of the
 most wonderful feats eyer recorded,
 that of running the sidewalk barely
 wiGe enough to admit a wagon with a good driver, tine distance of a whole
 block, without striking post or any
 thing else on either side. It passed down Jefferson sy. to the store Of J. M. | White & Sons where it was stopped, ,
 having done no damage to itself and very little 10 .he wagon and gearing.
 Capt. Peeler was the only one of the | whole party who escaped without a
 serious hurt and he sustained sprain-
 ed ankle only.
 | Ever since this occurrence sadness l ke mantle of gloom has rested upo
 our community. sadness made the more
 sad by an occasion of so much antic pat.
 cd joy, by strange providence being turnel into an occasion of so much sof- | row.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-22
FROLICH's OPPOSITION.

The Morrilton Headlight, which we suppose understands the situa- ton, glves few reasons why the nomination of Col. Frolich is oppos- ed. Among them it mentions
 1st. The old Little Rock ring is ou- posing him and doing everything in its power to defeat him. Why? Be cause they can't use him.
 2d. The railroads of the State are trying to defeat him. Why? Be. cause he favors taxing railroads like farmers and other people, on the real value of their property. He is the prime cause of the Iron Mountain and Memphis x Little Rock roads paying any tax at all.
 3d. The penitentiary ring opposes him and is trying everything in its power to defeat him. Why? Because he requires them to settle with the State by the books of the State and not by the books kept in the penl tentiary and because they hope to get job through the next Legisla ture to furnish the penitentiary with lot of machinery in payment of .heir lease and they know that Col, Frolich would oppose it and if the Legislature should pass it he would, as Governor, veto the bill and thus probably thwart their scheme.
 4th. The oil mill ring opposes him. Why? Because it manages the penitentiary.
 9th. The Supreme Court Report CTS ring oppose him and is moving heaven and earth to defeat him and have the Hon. J. Breeze Judkins as the cats paw for the dirty work. Why? Because Col. Frollch, as State Librarian, in his report recommends that the Supreme Court Reports be sold at $2.50 instead of $500 per vol ume, as he cauld see no good reason why the State should charge it's citi zens $500 for what cost 1t on an av craze. of $1.S7. The Legislature acted on his suggestion and it cu1 the Supreme Court Reporter out 0 some of the ."perquisites' of hi office.
 9th. He is an upright, honest, ca pable and Christian gentleman.
 7th. He is opposed 10 eyerythinI that savers of ring or clique.
 Sth. He favors the reduction C the present rate Of taxation and wi do everything in his power to brin it about.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-22
To Whom it may Concern.

We. the members of Hamlin Wizard Oil Company, on carriage No. 15, under the management of Dr. T. Watson Bogle, deem it but justice to her to thank Mrs. M. c. Buckingham, propri- etress of the Buckingham House, Rus sellville, Ark. for the very many cour- tesies received at her hands as hostess. And we cheerfully recommend our fel- low travellers to take advantage of com fort, sociabilitv and hospitality united with HOME at the Buckingham House. The outer appearance is not attractive but the inner embellishments more than compensate the traveller for lack of outward appearance.
 Signed: Dr. T. Watson Bogle, Man ager; Dr. Wm. Hunt, Basso; James H. Moran, 2nd Tenor; Isaac La Rue, Bar itone; Alfred c. Marcham, lst Tenor ; Ecio Buckley.
 Sent by mali from Dover, Pope coun- ty, Ark, May 18th 1881.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-22
Proclamation by the Mayor.

In view of the approaching hot weather, ' deem it my duty to direct the attention of the citizens of Russeil- vile to an ordinance of this town which provides for the cleaning of streets and alleys, and I urge upon all the absolute necessity of prompt action in the mat ter by thoroughly renovating premises, cleaning alleys, draining of stagnant water, and cleaning out privys, &c. The Marshal will be au- thorized to enforce the said ordinance, where parties fail within reasonable time to comply with it's provisions. l indulge the hope that the desire of our people for the health and cleanliness viii prompt them to early action, and prevent the necessity of enforcing the law.
 Given under my hand and seal this 18th day of May, 1884.
 J. E. RICHARDS,
 Mayor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-22
ForAssessor.

We arc authorized to announce that r. J. Follow is candidate for assessor, subJect to the action of the democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce that A.. B. Williamson is a candidate for assessor, subject to the action of the democratic party,
 We are authorized to announce that w. c. Bullock is a candidate for assessor, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce that w. J. Sherrill is candidate for assessor. subject to the action of the democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce that Ezra II. Shinn is a candidate for assessor, subject 10 the actcn of the democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce that k. D. Love is a candidate for ass essor. subject to the action of the democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce that D. K. Grant is candidate for assessor, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce that M. A. Harraison is a candidate for assessor, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce that J: J. Lester is a candidate for Assessor, subject to the action of his friends.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-22
fasaey,' department.

But can't she squeal, thought Query: Where's Bachelor sHall?
 John waits till Sunday to give his answer. (Yes).
 Miss E. J. of last issue, we think, should have been k. B. Wizard Oil is all the go for heart disease. ''pll try it," says Bob.
 Wonderful attraction at Shinn's corner for some of the young ladies.
 The DEMOCRAT was all the go at the party he other night. What was the attraction?
 --The girls say R.C. is first-class monkey. O, how the girls do like monkeys.
 Young ladies must not believe things heard indirectly. They might get left"
 Mo. We heard another young lady say she would like to have her gate struck by lightning.
 A great many of the ladies are dissatisfied with the election of last week. Boys we can try it over, r,cau't we?
 A great wonder of the 18th cen tury. Any information in regard to Bachelors Hall will be thankfully re- ceived.
 Latest advice to boys: Take a fainting bottle to church with you, when you are compelled to sit Tn the amen corner.
 II have heard of boys taking the cake, but John o. takes "an egg" Next thing he knows some girl will give him the goose"
 A pleasant evening was spent at Mrs. T. M. Wyatt's last week by quite a number of the L's and G's. Everything passed of pleasantly, and Mrs. w. has the thanks of all who attended.
 We will say for the benefit ol the young lady who proposed to Mir Nc, and got left, that If she will send her application to Bachelor Hall, we will guarantee it will meet with favorable consideration.
 The "fishing party" of las March survives the Spring to enjo, the summer. Should love exist be tween any two as devotcdly in pro portion, as has been their former cn agreements, there might be danger 0 some one committing matrlmony. Well, well, that's go! Did yo see that? No! What are you ta;h ling about? Why, John, you know
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-22
Commissioners Sale.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the order and decree of the Pope Circuit court, m adc and rendered on the 10th day Of April 1884 at it's April, 1SS4, term, in an action to lore close a mortgage thereon, pending 1n saltt court, wherein Martin Epps IS plaintin anu Richard c. Brinson and sarah NJ. Crimson arc defendants, will, as Sherih of Pope Co. Ark, and special Commissioner therefor. Tn said or der and decree by said court appointed, at the public well at the intersection or crossing or M ain and Jefferson streets in the town of Rus sellyiile Tn Pope county, Ark, on the 7tn day of June 1884, and between or during the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales. sell at public auction the following described lands us the property of tho said Richard '. brinson, to-wit: The N1f of the N E i4 and the N h Of the W k of Sec. 15, ,Tp. s,S. k. 2l w.contain ing l60 acres; said land to be sold in tracts oi 40 acres each, commencing at the North East corner of said E A of Section 15- Township $ North Range 2l Wand continuing until all of said lands are sold unless said decree De soon CT satisfied. Terms of sale: credit of Tour months, bond with approved security to be gIv- en for the purchase money and lien to be re. e. taine on said lands to secure the payment of the same. No sale for less than two-thirds of the appraised value of the property.
 JOHN w. QUINN, Sheriff
 of Pope Co.,, Ark, and Special Commissioner.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-22
Card ofThanks.

To all my friends and the friends ol my dear wife, I desire to express my sincerest, heartfelt thanks for their kind attentions to her while living. for their kindly and generous help in watching and caring for her lifeless body and for their dear, tender sympa- thies SO lovingly and faithfully mani fested to me while in the midst of the overwhelming pillows Of inexpressible trouble and grief. May God bless and reward you dear people. It is well with my precious dead; but Oh! my poor heart, broken, helpless and com fortless, lies bleeding in my lonely fearful grief. A thousand thanks for tne tender sympathfes of true brethren and sisters and friends, without which it seems my grief would be more than conld bear. Crushed and bruised but not without hope in God. I am most truly. w. M. PEELER.
 Russellville, May 19 1884.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-22
Sherif's Sale.

Byyirtue of an execution issued by the Cir cult Clerk of Pope county, and to me direct e,I. l will, on the 2Sth day of May, 1884, between the hours prescribed by law for judi eial sales, at the Court house door in the town ot Dover. offer for sale to the highest bidder, estate, to-wit: Part of s. w. s. K. section 5, township T, range 20 West, containing S-5 acres, to satisfy an execution in my hands in favor of Wooten & Oates vs. s. E. McCurdy. The purchaser will be required to give note and approved security, and a lien will be re- tained upon the property sold for the purchase money thereof. J. w. QUINN, Sherin.
 May 8. 1884.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-22
Admr,s Land Sale.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as admr'x of estate of RA. Ferguson deceased, will, ou the 9th day of June lsei during the hours for judicial sales. on the premises to he sold, proceed to sell to the highest and best bidder at public auction the following lands belonging to said estate: A of w l4 Of N n of N E lz--.iO acres, all in Sec Q 9rp N Of range 10 west. Ordered sold by Pope Probate court for tho purpose. of paying the debts pro, bated against sand estate. Terms: On credit until December lst 1884. Notes with approved security required of pui chaser. and lein re- tained on land to secure purchase money.
 NJ l. FERGUSON,
 Admr'x k. A. Ferguson. May f0th 1884
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-22

The Jacksonport Herald goes for John G. Fletcher in the following vigorous style:
 We are reliably informed that the telegraph wires were freely used on last Friday night, after the arrival of Hon. John G. Fletcher, for the purpose of fixing the township con- ventions in this county. When it comes 10 "getting there, Eli" the old Little Rock ring is hard to beat.
 And again:
 Hon. John c. Fletcher has been interviewed by the editor of the Scar cy Enterprise, and acknowledges that he bought the sheriff's office of Pulaski county, and that he is now using more money on the governors s office than the office is worth. He denies emphaticallv that he had se- cured the nomination in this county by the corrupt use of money, schem- ing or trickery, but says not 2 word about being present in person and setting them up to the boys' on the day of our township convention.
 Now, if John G. Fletcher is play ing the game that Churchill played at the township conventions and spending money freely for whisky to make friends, he should be set down at one. A man who resorts to such means is unworthy to be governor of Arkansas.-Ozark Democrat.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-22
LEThe DEMOCRAT $l a year.
Administrat0rs Land Sale.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, as administrator de bonis non of estate of Jas. P Ferguson deceased, pursuant to an order oi the Pope county Probate court made at It's May 1881 term, will on the promises to be sold daring the hours prescribed for judicial sales on the 18th day of June 1884 offer for sale to the highest mn I best bidder, at public auction, the following lands belonging to said estate, to- wit: pt W }s NV k of NV A of see Els acres, of K is west in Pc Je Co, Ark. Terms of sale Credit of 6 months notes with approved secu, rity required of purchasers, and lein retained on laud to secure purchase money.
 G. T. BROWN, Admr de bonis non est, of Jas. r. Ferguson May 10th 1884
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-22
Martin Township.

There will be meeting of the demo- cratic voters of Martin township on Saturday, the Eth day of June, next, at voting precinct for the purpose of electing two delegates to represent the democracy of Martin township. in the county convention to be held at Dover, on the 14th day June, 1881. By order of the township committee.
 J E. RUSHING,
 for the committee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Landonice at Dardanelle, Ark, April ?, 1884. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his clam, and that said proof will be made before Register and Receiver at Dardrnelle, Ark, on the l7th day of May, 1884, viz:
 George W Willard, Hd entry, No. l3 62S, for the iS s E 4 Sec. 3l, TpT, R 19 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz:
 C. c. Oates, R. II. Oates, W. A. Bell. R. IT.. Dickey, all of Potts station. Ark,
 A. C.. LEMING, Register. May-l5
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-22
PERSONAL MENTION.

MT. w. F. Blackford, of Scott ville was caller last week. -Mr. R. s. Truitt will return from Ola in two or three weeks.
 -Miss Mattle Kirky of Darda- nelIe visited friends here this week. Miss Bottle Brashcars returned from visit to Little Rock on last Mon- day.
 MT. P.F. Burns of Ripley, Miss, arrived in town last Saturday on q visit.
 -Rey. John Condley of Dover ia vored us with friendly call one day last week.
 MT. G. R. Williams and son, of the Dardanelle Post, were callers last Tuesday.
 MT. R. c. Brown will leave in a day or so for Southern Florida to look Ut the country. MT. w. c. Carroll. of Valley Springs, Ark, was welcome caller at our office last Friday. --Messrs. Harrison Smith, Thos. w. Neal and Richard c. CIoman, of Dover, were in town Monday. --Rey. I. A. Gather, Pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Dardanelle, was in town last Mon day.
 Capt. P. J. Rollow, one of the FEW candidates for assessor, was in town Tuesday, and favored us with a call.
 County clerk Potts came down from Dover Saturday to see his rela- tives who were victims of the dis dressing accident of Thursday even ing.
 Among our most agreeable callers this week, was Rev. J. w. Heagen, of Dardauelle. Mir. Heagen will leave to- morrow for two weeks trip to North west Missouri for rest and recreation. May he have pleasant journey. M J. l. Shinn left for Ft. Smith on last Sunday to look after the inter- ests of his steam boat Peerless, that sunk in the Poto river near FE. Smith a short time since, and returned on the down train Tuesday.
 --Dr. l.. k. Cook will leave to day for two months visit to Forrest, o.
 He authorizes us to say that when
 he returns he will resume the prac-
 tice of medicine and will occupy the office one door west of tue postoffice. -Col. Zenas L. Wise, Receiver oi
 the U. s. land office at Dardanelle, was a pleasant caller Tuesday last
 He was enroute to Pine Bluff as a
 delegate to the grand lodge ol
 Knights of Pythias. MT. Sam L. Black, of Monroe
 county, the leading candidate fol secretary of state, was in town last
 Thursday. We found him to be g
 most excellent gentleman, and are
 proud to say he made host ol | iIlcUuS uCiCs We are always glad to have the friends of the DEMOCRAT show theil
 appreciation of the paper, by calling
 at our sanctum when in town, and
 we have been especially favored 1T
 this regard the past week. We re
 member with pleasure the following
 visitors: J. c. Pollard, D. s. Hyatt
 John Young, Wm. Roberts, M. G
 Hearne and wife, Caleb Davis and
 daughter, c. M. Rudy, J. s. Reed
 J.. H. Trlgg, J. F. Sullivan, R. J. Der
 ryman, P. J. Harvill. R. c. Berry
 man, w. H. Deaton, N. D. Rodgers
 w. c. Howard, J. H. Humphreys, F
 P. Bowden G. R. Harkey, l.
 Brashear, c. J. Faucette, w. s. Bow
 den, J. J. Bowden.