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The Russellville Democrat., 1888-01-19
John Ferguson Crazy.
Dardanelle Post, Jan. 12.


 Yes Johns crazy again. Clean of his base. John has been living at and about Norristown for great many years, his brother did mer- canti,e business there. Gone crazy again" signifies that John has been crazy before which is a fact that Judge Jacoway and Judge May per haps can remember by rejecting a bit. Those two gentlemen were on their way from Dardanelle to the Do. yer court and when about the old graveyard back of Norrlstown, a bul- let came whizzing across their front whose effect was to accelerate the movement of the party. It was soon learned that short time before, on the same morning ''mover" and his wife who were travelling in a wagon had also been shot at the ball actu ally grazing their breast. Officers immediately went out from Russell vile and found John Ferguson crazy as goose armed with gun and anu nition. He was arrested without difficulty and in the course of few months was as good as new. Now the news is that he is crazy again. His wife and children left a few weeks ago for southern Texas, John remaining behind to sell some oxen, stopping during the wait with Lige Evans. And John having taken it into his head that he was left behind for tue purpose of removing" Lige from this earthly sphere, naturally enough, in the view of the past, that gentleman is not in the happiest frame of mind while John is at large. A feature of the sad case is that John Ferguson has always been q kind husband and loving father and has been grieved from time to time by the loss of his children, four of whom lie buried In the old Nor ristown graveyard, and 1t IS remark ed that on the occasion of his for mer "spelI" he hung around the graveyard and it was near there that he did the shooting mentioned. This time, too, he goes frequently to the graveyard, but as yet has exhib- tied no signs of being dangerous, further than a delusion that his family left him behind to kill Lige Evans. Mir. Joe Brearly will start with him today to take him either to the asylum for the insane at Little Rock, or to his relatives in Texas.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-01-19
i0itr nltCTCUe Guaranteed to Cure. Pdcs AuUf uuSIEnS Pieasant to Take. soen

Work is again suspended on the courthouse on account of the weather. 4 very few more favorable days would enable the brick layers to finish their part of the contract.
 --If the first twelve days of the year, are, as superstitious people would have us believe, an index to the differ ent months, won't some of the months, notably December, be daisies?
 We direct attention to the new ad- vertisement of Messrs. Luker & Gray in this issue. These workmen are un- excelled in their line of business and their patrons are always satisfied.
 Mart Vim while skating Tuesday slipped and fell breaking his right arm between elbow and wrist. The injury is quite severe, but the little fellow en- dures it with commendable fortitude.
 Never neglect cough. At the INDIAN CoUGH SYRUP: 1t is pleasant to take and q positive cure. For sale by W. G. Weimer. Jan. 26.
 The unreliable mood of a sixteen year old maiden is constancy itself compared with the freaks of that un- considerable fraud-the signal service -as administered these latter days.
 Itch, mango, and scratches of every kind on human or animals cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold by J. w. Wells, Druggist, Russellyille Ark. may r..
 MT. A. s. Garrison of Mill Creek favored us with call Tuesday. From him we learn the extensive saw mill plant of Forrest, Turner & Go, is get- ting on its feet again and doing good business.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-01-19
The State Prohibition Alliance.

1 The State Prohibition Alliance as
 sembled at the courthouse, in Mor
 rilton, on Tuesday evening tue l0tt
 inst, with E. B. Henry vice presi
 dent in the chair.
 Col. k. B. Henry, of Morrilton
 delivered the welcome address, and
 was responded to in behalf or tho delegates by H. s. Taber. of Little Rock, c. T. Bill, of Ozark, and Col W. P. Grace of Pine Bluff.
 The following resolutions were adopted: A resolution appointing W. P Grace, H. c. Caldwell and J. l.. Palmer committee to prepare an address on the prohibition question, to be presented to tue people, res olution instructing the committee on Legislation to ask the passage Of law providing that when majori- ty of all the votes cast in the State are against Incense, it shall be un- lawful to grant license for the sale of whisky in any county in the State; a resolution that the com mittee on State Legislation be re- quested to procure an amendment to the three mile law which will pro vide that when the petition prohib iting the sale of liquor is at once granted, it become perpetual, to be repealed only after public notice and counter petition, showing that a majority ot the adult inhabitants desire it's sale; resolution instruct ing the committee on Legislation to procure the passage of law proyid- ing for the infiction of penalty for obtaining fraudulent sIgners on petition under the three mile law; a resolution instructing the commit tee on Legislation to ask amend ment to the native wine law, mak- ing it unlawful to sell it save under the same restrictions that apply to liquors generally, resolution that congress be memorialized to change the revenue law so as to prevent revenue collectors from issuing li- cense where State law prevents the same. A resolution memorlalizing the next legislature to pass a law requiring physiology and hygiene, with special reference to the infsu- ence of alcoholic stimulants on the mind, to be taught in the pubhc schools.
 The resolution asking for State constitutional amendment on prohi- bition was voted down. A resolu- ton requiring members of the Ali ance to vote only for prohibitionists was tabled. The following officers were elected: J. NJ. Weaver, Presi dent; c. c. Colburn, Vice President; c. T. Bill, Secretary; J. L. Palmer, Corresponding Secretary: Gilbert Knapp, Treasurer; w. P. Grace, State Lecturer. Executive Com mittce-Palmer, Tabor, Cantrell, Carnahan, Dye, Gibson, Barnet, Cy- pert, Park, Henry, Grace and Em- merson.
 A resolution was adopted to meet in Little Rock January P, 1889.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-01-19
sfruC DucTc0C For Bilious Fever and all RuUc DUSlEhS Malanal Troubles. 50 ess.
A Puzzle m Punctuation, De- serving the Attention Of
 Teachers and Pupils.

He is an old and experienced man in vice and wickedness he Is never found in opposing the works of in iquIly he takes delight in the down fall of his neighbors he never rejoices in the prosperity of his fellow creat ures he is always ready to assist in destroying the peace of society he takes no pleasure in serving the Lord he is uncomonly diligent in sowing discord among his friends and ac quaintances he takes no pride in labouring to promote the canse of christianity he has not been negli gent in endevoring to stigmatize all pubic teachers he makes no exer tions to subdue his evil passions he strives hard to build up Satans king dom he lends no aid to the support of the gospel among the heather he contributes largely to the evil adver sary he pays no attention to good advice he gives great heed to the devil he will never go to Heaven he must go where he will receive the just recompense of reward.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-01-19
AGUE BUSTERS dssfss.. & % o,n.s.ss S s:.'es: so ss:

Most of the swearing off this year has been on sing gle-blessedness, judg- Ing from the marriage license list pub lIshed elsewhere. Wonder if leap year has had anything to do with 1t. Look out bachelors
 Wilson does not advertise for the fun of the thing but because he means business. He is now offering some special drives in winter goods to make room for spring stock and the prudent buyer will do well to investigate.
 Mrs. Chase, president os the State ". c. T. U., addressed fair audience at the Cumberland Presbyterian church last Sunday night on the White Cross movement. The address was timely, scriptural and logical.
 Two of our young people are get ting their gloves ready and arranging their paraphernalia to take the fatal leap into matrimonial entanglements. We are not advised as to who is re- sponsible for the leap, whether lie or she.
 Miss Jennie Jones, sister of Unit ed States Senator J. K. Jones, and pleasantly remembered by our society people as guest of Mrs. Thach several months ago, was married in Little Rock last week to Mir. N. s. Grow, of Caldwell, Kansas.
 --Our old and highly esteemed friend, "Uncle" Burrell Rushing, made us most pleasant call last week, and as has been his custom for many years took stock in the DEMOCRAT for anoth- CT year, and not only for himself, but for friend as we'll.
 Mrs. Chalfant returned last week from a months visit to Texarkana, Texas, where she was the guest of Mrs. W. o. Rogers. She was accom- panied home by Mrs. Rogers who will remain two or three weeks visiting among friends and re latives.
 Among our new advertisement will be found the card of Robert Chas- teen soliciting business as notary pub- lie. He is prepared to write legal forms, take acknowledgements, make eonveyances and do a general notary business. Give him call.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-01-19

mady hearty congratulations. this week on his third election to the Senate. This brawny Scotrhman Is the only man ever so honored by the land of blue grass, fair women, old Bourbon and fine horses. Mr. Beck is esteemed for his abilities and liked for his genial nature. He is regarded as quite an authority on questions relating to finance and the tariff.
 There are two factions of local Republicans Tn Washington, and, as heretofore, they are all torn up over the result of the recent primary meeting, whose duty IL is to select two delegates to the Chicago National Convention. There is likely to be contest. SAC.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-01-19
AGUE BUSTERS S:ii o.s. sass ss. ai. ress. st s:
OUR DRAWING.
An Estey Organ Valued at S1S2
 to be Gwen Away.

All old subscribers renewing their subscription to the DEMOCRAT and pay ing cash in advance, after paying their arrears if any be due, will be present. ed with ticket in our next drawing, which will be for an Estey organ, val ued at $lS2.00. This is very fine in- strument and will be capital prize, indeed, to the lucky ticket holder. Next year will be election year. Coun- ty, State and National campaigns will be waged, and everybody will want to keep up with the stirring events of that Ii me. We propose giving all the local, general and political news, and this is your opportunity to get it all for the reasonable price of loo per year, and chance to secure a costly and useful parlor ornament free of charge.
 Come in and have your names enter ed and secure your tickets.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-01-19
hcUE RUcTERS Pleasant, prO%pt .. and
LOCAL LINES.
,nnlr scrin is worth q5c.

County scrip is worth 95e. Real estate and chattel mortgages For sale at this office. -Corn for sale. Apply to R. D. Love, at Love & Millers'. MT. Walter McAnally of Atkins is }pending a few days in town. 4 III. c. Wilkey keeps on hand a food line of Seth Thomas clocks. "A tarm horse for sale cheap for Bash. Apply to Dr. Drummonds. If Baird's little son, Max, is re- \orted dangerously ill with pneumo- @FoR RENT OR SALE-'fhe R. K. Red hl place. Apply to Lawrence Rus Ill.
 IA few suits of ladies' underwear ] prices lower than ever, at R. J. Will pn's.
 -Those who W ere fortunate enough 5 own rig "cutter" fine Sunday and 6onday.
 Send your job printing to this of- flee. Good work and prices as reas- Dnable as any. , Robert Chasteen has been appoint h and duly commissioned notary pub ic by the governor.
 Cotton receipts have fallen off largely but the price remains about Lhe same, 9l4 to 91a.
 An occulist doesn't want Gan eye for an eye,' and dentist "a tooth for 2 tooth" They want $.
 Heavy boots cheaper than ever at Special reduction in price D make room for spring stock. IA first class music teacher can Ind employment by addressing the kader of the band, Dover, Ark. I-Misses Hannah and Anna Aston, 1wo of Ozark's most popular young la lies, are visiting Miss Pearl Russell. &-I will take orders for anything in the jewcsyy line. Bring on your work
 II. c. WILKEY.
 Miss Allie Bayliss has been engag-
 n to teach two months public school
 district II, two miles west of town.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-01-19
The Wheel for Temperance.

At the recent meeting of the Exec utive Committee of the State Wheel, the following resolution was unani- mously adopted:
 Resolved. That the Executive Committee of the State Wheel most respectfully requests, the State, Country and Subordinate Wheel Lecturers, t6inslst on the import ance of the State prohibition of the sale of intoxicating liquors as bev craze, and all papers in this State favorable to temperance and sobrie ty, are requested to publish this res olution."
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-01-19
kGE BUSTERS sysss;a. ss Aassae' fs. gsss; 5: ct:

The oldest Protestant church edi- flee in America will be described in the AMERICAN MAGAZINE, as well as what may have been the earliest steam railway; while Henry w. Austin will dip still further into our antiquities by poem on "Mastodon Saurus."
 QuInine produces giddincss, deaf ness, vertigo, and skaters the nery- ous system. Bolling's Cherokee Chill Cure produces none of these unpleas- ant effects, and is certain cure for chills and fever. Price 75c, including a box of Bilious Bullets. Sold by W. G. Weimer.
 Speaking of the weather the pres cut spell is a stem- winder from away back and suggestive of Kansas or Da- kota. The ground is covered 10 the depth of two inches with a carpet of sleet, hail and snow sufficiently crust ed to admit of fairly good skating and sleighing. The temperature has va- ried from 6 to PC above since Sunday.
 A charming occasion and one long to be remembered by those attending. was the dining at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. W. II. Hill last Thursday. A UBStllDtlOi OI lilc tNtllt iS NHltNtSNtiN y inasmuch as the mention of the names of the host and fair hostess, carries with 1t assurance that it was all that could be desired or described. The DEMOCRAT and family return thanks for being included among the invited guests.
 LICENSED TO wED.-J. A. Moore and Dora Pless; T. J. Webb and Lau- ra Stout; Thomas keener and NJ. J. Barefield; B. F. Garrigus and Emma E. Hurst; w. J. Jones and Annie l.. Thaeher; E. A. Rachel and N. E. Mar tin; J. k. Cotton and Mollie Reed; J. lT, MeAlster and Addie Grummett; 1; Ira Brock and Sarah Taylor; c. H. Ga ble and Lula Alexander; U. $. Living ston and Birdie Stacy; A. J. Ray and Mary Kelly.
 Saturday morning occurred the death of Mir. Sam c. Wells, at his resi- dence on David street, after a finger ing and painful illness. Mr. Wells has been resident of this place for several years, and being one of our most worthy citizens was universally respected and admired. His remains were inferred in the Russellyille eeme- tery Sunday afternoon. The bereaYed family have the sympathy oi a large circle ot sorrowing friends.
 MT. G. A. Hart, Texas drummer while attempting to disembark from the caboose of freight train at Potts Station one day last week, was thrown violently to the ground and sustained painful bruises by the engine giving a 1 sudden lurch forward. He has been al the White House several days, the re- eipieut of the best attention, and is now able to get around little, but it vii be some time before he can take thu road again.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-01-19
kciIE plicTrpc Cure your Chils, and pie-

M -Rheumatism is cause by tactic ac- T in the blood, which Hoods Sarsapa-
 la neutralizes and thus cures rheum-
 kism.
 At l2 o'clock Saturday night the
 lmperature had fallen 10 6 degrees laboyeszero, one of the lowest points
 sFson.
 --Nliss Ella Bonds and brother, Mas Ter Joe. were guests of Mr. l.. D.. Ford's family, Atkins, last Saturday and Sunday.
 --Master Elmore Lucy, one or the DEMOCRAT typographers, is confined to his bed this week threatened with pneumonia.
 R. J. Wilson is offering special in- Gucements in every line to cash buy |,ers m order to make room for his |Nspring stock.
 ! Nichols Bros, dealers iH general hnerchandise, Atkins, failed last week. I phe liabilities Of the firm are said to be s2O00, assets, Sl700.
 MT. John Puckett and Mir. James lluker are receiving congratulations ipon, the arrival of young lady at lhe,.sespecteve homes. \ --He slid and she slid. Ills feet went toward, New York; he lay on 1 the sleet, Her feet went towards Chi leago; she lay across him. Our old time friend Isaac Harkey, Druggist and practieing physician, of fOia, Yell county, was an agreeable lealler Monday afternoon. \ CLOTHING -Casa buyers will do twsll to inspect R J. Wilson's stock. bie Is offering specia! inducements to 1make room for spring goods. A If you want your watches and .fclocks put in A No. l order take them Nto II. c. Wilkey, postofliee building k All work warranted for one year, I Those excellent attorneys, Messrs. tJ. K. Joyner of Atkins and Horace fl IBradley of Dover, were here Monday I'attenling to business in Probate court f-@s-syr all throat or lung trodbles, the most reliable remedy known, is SPARKi 3 INDIAN CoUGn SYRUP, kept by all first & class druggists. For sale by W. c
 Weimer.
 VI MT Edgar B. Wooten having To
 rated at Petty, Lamar county, Texas
 Wrltes to have his DEMOCRAT forward.
 q 70 that place. He says he likes " >S "muchly."
 NV
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-01-19
lnIIr DiIcTCDc Entirely Tastelessi Per kuUt bUS CnS. fsetly Harmless. to Cts.

A short time ago the quietude of the south side Of Holly Bend township was disturbed by an affray between two men named Walker and La Rue as principals and several accessories, in which Walker was used pretty badly. The testimony before the examining court goes to show that whisky was perhaps at the bottom of the affair. The investigation before Justice Me Kinney Tuesday resulted in the dis chare Of Albright and q fine of BIO for Hankins. LaRue's trial is still under way.
 --Mr. Jesse l.. Smith departed Tues day for Bristol, Texas, his home, after most delightful month spent among his legion of Pope county friends, car rying with him grateful Iecollections of their fayors and eourtesies. He de-
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-01-19

sires us to thank all his friends, and especially his army comrades for their manifestations of esteem and contribu- tiohs to his enjoyment in the way of soc ial gatherings, dinings, etc., all of which is fully appreciated and will be long remembered. Mir. Smith contem- plates returning in August and of course will be received with an ovation worthy of the occasion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-01-19
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no specicl mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of pralse.-A purer medicine does not exist and it IS guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liver and Kidneys, will remove Plmples' Boils, Salt Rheum and other aiiec. tions caused by impure blood.-Will drive Malaria from the system ana prevent as well as cure all Malarlal levers cure ol Headache, Con stipatIon and Indigestion try Flee tric Bitters- Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded Price 50 cts and $l.00 per bottle al J. w. w. Wells Drug Store.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-01-19

Nearly all the ladies of White Cloud, Kan., have signed solemn pledge, "God helping me-" they will henceforth abstain from the use of gum and slang, and not keep compa- ny with young men who use tobac- co, strong drink, or profane lang uage.
 Dun's agency reports 9Sl7 busi' ness houses in Arkansas during IS S7, among which there were but ninety failures-liahilities $S37, 300 But eight states in the Union report fewer failures, and each has fewer business houses.
 For a cold on the chest, a flame rag wrung out in boiling water anc sprinkled with turpentine. laid or the chest, gives the greatest relief
 When felon first begins to make it's appearance, take lemon, cut of one end, put the finger inr and tho longer It is kept there the better.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-01-19
A GENTS MANTEn to Canras for \

A GENTS WANTED Co Canvas for Ad- A vsrtising Patronage. small amount Of wore done with tact and intelligence may produce n considerable income. Agents earn severalfnundrcd dollars in commissions in . single season and incur no personal responsi- biilty. Enquire at tho nearest newspaper of flee and learn that ours is the best known and best equipped establishment for placing ad vertisements in newspapers ana conveying to advertisers the information which they re- qure in order to make their investments wise- ly and profitaby. Men of good address, or women, if well Informed and practical. may obtain authority to solicit advertising pat ronAge for Es. Apply by letter to GRO. F. HOWELL & Co.,, Newspaper Advertising Btu reau, 10 Spruce St., New York, and full pnr- ticuiars will be sent by return mail.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-01-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICAIi0N.

Land ofhee at Dardsnelle, Ark, Dec. %, 1887.
 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of her intention Co make final proof in support of her claim. and that said proof will be made before the County Judge or Pope county, at Russellyille, Arkansas, on Feb. 2d. 1888, viz;
 James A, Hurst H'd entry No. i5, a6s for the 1 2 of ne 1-a and n l-2 ofs a Sec. 36 T'p 9 n 2l west
 his continuous residence upon, and cultiva- tiOu of, said land, viz;
 J. C. Forrest, l. D. Wait, Clinton Wallace and Thomas F.. ChilsOn, of santos, Ark. Feb A. C. LEMINcs. Register.