The Russellville Democrat., 1888-07-12

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 .J. T. Wharton denies that Ander- son williamson replied to him at Ne oro Ridge on the 23d ut. Does he want us to prove it? We can get the evidence if it is called for.
 MT. Hayes, student in the Blind Institute Little Rock, lectured Tn tho Christian church last Friday night on "Character Building" He is trying to make enough money to finish his education.
 Within the past few days there has been quite number of parties seeking homes in and around Russellyille. Our real estate agents are showing them every attention and will doubtless dts pose of several tracts of land.
 The Rev, W, c. Wheat, of Becbe, Ark. has accepted the call to the pas torate of the Cum oerland Presbyterian church at this place, and will preach here on the third Sabbath in this month. The public is invited to attend.
 Miss Mary Sutton of Fayetteville, who spent several days visiting Miss May Battenfield returned home Satur- uay. one indut HutuciouS AiiShNo "SAS who hope to have the pleasure of see- ing her again at an early day.
 -Wilkey & Steukel will give away one watch on the last Saturday in each month. Every purchaser of one dollars worth of jewelry is entitled to ticket. The number getting the watch will al- ways be published in the DEMOCRAT.
 Miss Tennie Williamson, one of Missouri's most queenly and talented young ladies, was the guest of Mrs. Capt. Peeler last week. She will be pleasantly remembered by many of our citizens as an efficient teacher in our schools few years ago.
 Uncle Josh Hearne, as he is famil- iarly called, fell from his buggy while coming to town short time ago and sustained serious injuries about the head and chest. Mir. Hearne is quite old and feeble, and it is doubtful If he ever recovers from his mishap.
 Mrs. M.J. Baker and Misses Hattie and Maggie Bell left Monday for Ben- tonville and Sulphur Springs, where they will spend the summer. They were accompanied by Mir. w. F. Bell, who returns to Monett, Mo-, after a
 
 season of rest and recreation. Thomas Adams, convicted of as- sault with deadly weapon upon one MT. Bray of Dover last week, whose pun ishment is a fine of $l00 and six months in prison, was turned over to County Contractor Healey at Ouita mines Tuesdayby Officers Berry and Bernard.
 MT. J. Boans, proprietor of the Fairyiew Fruit Farm, has succeeded in | getting from the manager of the Pacific | express company very materia! reduc- tion in fruit rates to western points, | and promise of still further reduction | when service is opened on the Valley | Route extension to Fort GibssE. Mir. Boans worked zealously for this con- cesslon to fruit growers and we con- graduate him upon his success.
 The address of Col. Wm. E. Atkin- son, at Dover on the Sd and at London on the 4th, were the most logical and eloquent expositions of democratic principles delivered in Pope coun- ty in many year. His audi ences were held spell-bound by his we'll rounded sentences and unanswer- able arguments. It is hoped he will be able to deliver other addresses in this county before the close of the cam paign.
 FOR SALE. E.-One good iron safe.
 If R. B WILSON.
 --Society is good in this county. It matters not what a persons politics or religious belief may be, he is treated civilly. We are law-abiding citizens. hot talI nd taI xvh of we believe. The pistol has been forged into the plowshare, the dirk into the grubbing hoe and the bowie knife into the mattock and spade. Our people are hospitable. mind their own business and extend a hearty welcome to all de- serving strangers.
 Best hay forks at
 Miller & Robinson's.
 There was dumb party given by Mir. and Mrs. w. c. Bogsess Saturday night, June 23. The ladies present were Misses Jennie and Sallis Reed, Carrie, Ola and l.. .. Brown. The gents were c. K. Reed representing $. Parker, J. R. Williamson, represent ing J. Parker, Chas. Ragsdale. repre- senting "Hannah," J. D. Oates, repre- senting Big John. It was an enjoyable occasion and long to be remember ed.
 When you want anything in the line of furniture, go to
 Jho. A. Erwin & Go.
 Taylor Johnson, renter on Robert Truitt's farm near Bethel school house lost his residence and entire contents except one trunk and two bureau draw CTS, on last Sunday night by fire. The fire occurred about 10 o'clock, after the family had retired, and originated it is thought from defective fue. No in- surance. A subscription paper was cir culated here Monday and considerable money and supplies were donated to relieve the immediate wants of the un- fortunate family.
 -Rubbers for fruit jars, call at
 Miller & Robinson's.
 Every month shows a decided inn provement in The American Magazine. The July issue is particularly interest ing. While maintaining its high liter ary standing, preference is given to the class of matter which is appropriate for summer reading. Wilfred Patterson has A wsll-written and finely-lllustrate article on the famous Walters Art Col lections; Dr. Allan McLane Hamilton, 1 the eminent brain specialist, contribut- es an entertaining paper on Spiritual ism and Like Delusions." in which are many statements that Spiritualists will not like to read, inasmuch as the doctor evidently considers them of unsound mind. Among other things, this paper shows how chemicals may be used in producing spirit pictures.
 
 -I am selling at cost all spring and summer, goods consisting of ladies'and
 The 4th of July celebration at London may be set down high up in the list of eminent successes of the picnic season of 1888. The exercises of the day were most happily programmed and satisfac- torily executed. Speeches were made by the following persons: Dr. $. c.