The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-15
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 Beware of worthless limitations that stimulate but to destroy,
 None genuine unless the words Dollar year--are blown in the bot tie.
 If you are not up with the times in Pope county news, take the DEMOCRAT, all it costs is a dollar a year.
 The c. P. Sunday school and inyit- ed guests picniced OH the Bayou yester- day.
 Prof. G. A. Jones has our thanks for a box of delicious strawberries. That farm on the hill is going to be a success.
 A revival is ln progress at the Meth odist church. Much interest is mani fested and we hope great good will be accomplished.
 Don't forget the school election on Saturday the 17th inst. A peoples worth and progressiveness can be judg- ed by their interest in schools.
 We pass our happiest compliments for the elegant specimen of bridal cake sent us, and we eat, (we don't drink), to the health of Ed and Lilly.
 A meeting of the Board of Equali- zation is called by the chairman A. M. Gibson 70 meet in Dover the first Mon- day in next month. See his notice in another place.
 The numbers are all taken in the prize drawing at Alexanders, and holders of said numbers are requested to be present nextSaturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at which time the drawing will take place. The prize is a saddle. pr. Harkey has given us the fol- lowing report of wool clip from his six imported Canadian lambs: 1st, 10 lbs; 2d, 124; 3d, 101a: 4th, 111a; 5th, 13; 9th, 1134, making total of 69 pounds. Who can make better showing?
 Why cannot Russellville and Dover capital build telephone line between these two points. Energy and small capital can accomplish the work. Such line would be great convenience. Who will take hold of the project and make ie success?
 -Speclal attention is called to the calls of the democratic central commit tees of Illinois and Martin townships published elsewhere. Other townships should fall into line and call their township meetings for the 7th of June. In unity there is strength.
 Wheat throughout the county is looking reasonably well, with n fair prospect for good crop. Oats fine, as good as could be desired, and farming generally we'll advanced. Cotton plant ing is just about finished, and what is up shows the effects of the cold nights and wet weather.
 "A grand uccess.--RUBBER PAINT. The stand of corn from all parts of the county heard from, is the best for several years and the crop is in excel lent condition, and prospects fiattering for big crop. We hope to see the de- sires of our farmers in this regard filled to the utmost. Nothing is more bene- ficial to country than stuffed corn cribs.
 Now is the time to paint. Use the Rubber and you will be pleased. You can apply it yourself. Call and ex- amine coLoRs and prices.
 J. W. WELLS. Attention is directed to the address of the school board of district II. It urges the importance of making provis- ion for the payment of the indebtedness against the school building, by voting a tax of2I mills. In this way the iE- debtedness could be paid off in two or three years. Read the address else. where.
 Try package of prize coffee at Alexander & Co.
 The large congregation at the Cum berland Presbyterian church last Sab- bath at II o'clock, was favored with some excellent vocal music by Messrs. Moran, Marcham, La Rue and Hunt, of '- the Wizard Oil Go. These talen.od young vocalists deserve thanks for con- tributing so largely to the interest of the occasion.
 -FIsHING TACKLE, in great variety at J. w. WELLS.
 We have been shown useful ar- uc.e.:o nursery men in the shape of a pruning knife, made by our townsman, ". +. Settle, of the firm of Luker, Set. tle & Co. It is made of best English steel and will clip limb three quar- ters of an inch in diameter. with ease. II is an excellent piece of work, and shows the superior mechanical skill of MT. Settle.
 Try l75e Coal oil and you will want no other. J. W. WELLS.
 A meeting of the judicial commit ,aee aee Tor this district was held here last tuesday, for the purpose of calling judicial convention. Mir. II. $. Carter, Dardane!le, H. $. Crampton, Claksville ana c. W. Berryman, Russcllyille, present. The convention was called at Iiarksville, but the time was not uehhlteiy set, the wish of the absent members not being ascertained.
 Rubber Paint is cheaper than ever. 10 not fail to use 1t.
 J. W. WELLS.
 MT. Henry Erwin is snugly en- seohsed in his new building on Main street, and we hazard nothiag in say nis that Tn appointments and elegance VI hDlsh, this model ice cream parlor % not excelled west of Little Rock. It VIII amply repay any one 10 take sroii through his parlors and see the soou taste and consideration for the pressure and comfort of his patrons, alspiayed on every hand. We are glad oNhow that this worthy and energetic SoSslness man starts out with splendid patronage.
 , A good assortment of Stationery al- ways on hand at I M Wprra,