The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-06-19
Fort Snlltll, Ark.

Fort Smlth, Ark.
Correspondence Of the Democrat.
II remember correctly, I am un
der promise TO you, as well as many
others to write letter for the DEM
ocRAT, and just what to say at this
time / am at loss, however, here l
go, hit or miss. The DEMOCRAT is
welcome visitor to us regularly, it
always gives us news. Some things
are pleasant to read and some things
are not so pleasant. Some things are
sad indeed, while other things are
enjoyable. If should live thous-
and year | neve could forget old
Pope, it seems like home to me yet.
! ain glad that the S. s, committee
have got its programme out, / like
it. And you, Mr.. Editor, ought to
say something in your paper each
week about the S. s convention. Re-
mind all the ministers in the county
that they are members of that body,
and ought 10 arrange their business
so as to be on hand to do good for
the S. S. convention. Insist ON the
different Sabbath schools in the
county to elect their delegates in
time, and send the very best workers,
and let each sect OF the different
Sabbath schools in the county make
out their reports and have them
ready in time, so there will not be
any cause for discord or confusion,
but let each one do their whole duty,
that this convention may be the best
OF all. Now Mr.. Editor, some of the
Sabbath school workers viii be dis
appointed when / say that / cannot
be with them in this good cause, but
so it Is. would be truly glad to
meet you all again in this work Of
the church, to see you, to talk with
you, to council with and for you and
the Sabbath school cause. Knowing
that our work and time is not spent
in vain, while thus engaged for the
Lord, but we have the promise Of re-
ward IN the sweet bye and bye il but
faithful to the end. hope you may
have pleasant and profitable ses-
sion. Make wise selections for your
next officers, men and women that are
willing to work and sacrifice to build
up the Sabbath school.
Some may inquire why | cannot
come, | will answer by saying that
it takes money TO travel ON the rail
road, and the distance is too great,
and tue weather too hot to under
take the trip on horse. back.
suppose tnat the political cal
dron is boiling just a little. The b.
Of +. ought to let politics alone and
vote for sober and honest men for Of
fee. Pope county has some as good
men us can be found, and will accept
position if the people want them.
/ colid name few If it was neces-
sary. Beware OF office seekers and
tricksters.
am glad that the DEMOCRAT HOSTS
the banner Of jacob Frolich for gov
ernor, he is gaining in this county
daily. lie is the laboring man 5
friend, and would, no doubt, make a
governor for the people.
suppose | might say something
about Fort Smith in briel; Fort
Smith, the coming Western city is
on boom all the time. there is at
this time, about 80 or IS new houses
under way Of construction. and sew
eral Of them are large brick and
stone. Some things are ovcrdone
here, white there are some other
things that is lacking. The garden
aud fruit business is oycrdone for
this market, but this will not last
long. Fort Smith is behind in point
of manufacturing, it ought to have a
cotton factory and canery. The
old government reservation viii be
on the market soon. Real estate has
advanced in and around Tie city u
the last Q months 80 per cent. and
still gong up. ANY one having ,
notion Of coming to this country fo
the purpose OF going into business
should come and see before movin,
their family. | am very well pIeasct
with things generally, the wors
drawback to Fort Smith is the wills
ky business. Whisky is sold at al
times ani 10 any quantity.
Il | want to say to all my old friends
THAT am two miles south OF Foi