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The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
Obituary.

Prof. ST.. Echols was born in Lafay-
cite county, Mississippi, May 2lst, 1861.
He came TO this state in 1879, but did
not make Arkansas his home until
some years later. He was married to
Miss Maggie ). Hampton Nov. oath
1873, In Tennessee. He was killed
from ambush by unknown parties, in
Ashley county, Ark. Feb. 9th, 1888. 1t
Is evident that he was murdered for the
the purpose of robbery. His remains
accompanied by his brother and Mr..
Spiller were brought here and inferred
In the city cemetery, the funeral cere-
monies being conducted by the writer
In the presence large assembly of
friends, Mr.. Echols was man OF
sterling traits of character, who made
friends wherever he went. IL was a
sad death. aud we commend the sor-
rowing relatives and friends to our
Father IN Heaven who doeth all things
we'll. III. b. MILNER.
Memphis Appeal please copy.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
AGUE BUSTERS e: ,s :. en- ~ i 4 3.

The sixth auditor of the treasury
has sent to congress list of forty-scv-
en- claims of former DO stmasters In Ar
kansas which have been examined and
allowed by him under the provisions of
the act OF 1884 for the readjustment OF
postmasters' salaries, and for the pay
ment of which an appropriation must
be made. NJ. Jessup at Dardanelle lie
to get $232.92 and Henry Kerchoff,
Dover, $l59.70.
We publish with pleasure in this
issue an interesting communication
from our va lued friend and former
fellow citizen, DIR. j. NJ. Thompson,
now Of Bentonviile. Like the true
friend that he Is, although welded to
his new home, he cherishes fond MEM
cries of his home and friends in Russ
ellville, all of whom return thanks and
join III the wish that long life of use
fulness is yet in store for jolly, big
hearted DR.. Thompson.
ALI old subscribers who pay up
their subscription to the end of the
present year, and all new subscribers
who pay for one years subscription to
the DEMOCRAT before April 2Sth, 1888,
will be given a numbered ticket entitl-
ing the holder to a chance at our $780,
90 organ, without extra charge. 1t Ia
a first-class instrument and will be
given FREE 10 some lucky subscriber of
this paper. Now Is tfsssASae to get a
fine musical instrument for nothing.
For the benefit of those who do not
understand the signal service signals
we publish the following: The white
flag means fair weather; blue flag, rain
or snow; white flag with black center,
cold wave. A black triangular flag 10
used to indicate teperature; when
placed above the two first named IL In
dlcates warmer weather; when placed
below, colder. The cold wave flag 10
displayed when decided fall in tenn
perature may be expected, usually "a
hours before.
Now that the great railwsve have
decided to encourage immigra to
this State by giving excursion tes
the immigration boom Is assured if
there was any doubt about it before.
Every enterprising county in Arkan-
sas will take occasion to advertise it.
self anew and these excursions Will
doubtless be the means of adding thou
sands Of settlers and millions Of CAPT.
tai to the State. We presume that old
Pope will come boldly to the front and
ask for her share.
Quite strange phenomenon is re-
ported from the office of Wilson &
Granger, One of the cold mornings
last week a wash pan which had just
been emptied was placed on stand
near an open door and soon there was
formed on the bottom of the pan a
beautiful representation of tree,
trunk, boughs and foliage complete, to-
gether with the image of bird sit
ting on one of the boughs.
Several persons were called
la to see the wonderful creation. and
various were the comments and theories
expressed in regard to 1t.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16


All kinds of legal advertising done
at this Office as cheaply as elsewhere.
Send such work to the DEMOCRAT.
Mr.. Dallas Moore returned last
week from prospecting tour down In
Texas. He will remain in Arkansas.
Prof. w. l.. Smith, Harper Bros
efficient Arkansas representative, is
spending few days here with his fam
lily.
The blood is the source of health.
Keep 1t pure by taking Hood g Sarsapa-
rilla, which is peculiar in its curative
power.
r.. J. Wilson is Offering special in
ducements In every line to cash buy
crs In order to make room for his
spring stock.
Mr.. Lawrence Bradley was on the
street last Saturday for the first time in
nearly two months. He is getting well
quite rapidly.
The Seymour theatrical troupe
supporting Miss Emma Warren, are
entertaining the theatre gosrs of OAR
danelle this week.
Bob Erwin came up from Little
Rock Sunday. said howdy q few times,
saw mis- best girl, and returned same
day to his post OF duty.
Prof. NJ. Savage, representing the
publishers Of the Eclectic series Of
school books, was here Saturday. and
made us very pleasant call.
CLOTHING Cash buyers will do
we'll to inspect X. j. Wilson's stock.
He is Offering special inducements to
make room for spring goods.
-Messrs. j. A. Bates, of Appleton,
w. X. Cooper, Of Calf Greek, and j. Jo-
siah Smith of Faulkner county, were
among our callers this morning.
MIR. A. G. Burkes and Miss Callie
Bond Of Appleton were married recent
ly, by Rev. Z. III. Brant. The DEMO-
Graf wishes them much happiness.
FLowERs.-I have lot of fine healthy
geranlums, Storm King and other fuch-
STA, verbena, and few other varieties
Of flowers for sale. Ii. b. MII.NER.
A very able paper discussing ed
ucation and Crime" contributed by an
esteemed correspondent, is crowded
out this week, but will appear In our
next issue.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
From Benton County.
Of the DEMOCRAT.

BENToNyILLE, ARK, Feb. LIES
teemd friend: am nearing the second
anniversary of my sojourn In the queen
city of the Ozsrks. Rut time has had
no effect upon my fond recollection of
Russellville and surroundings. The
weekly arrival of the DEMOCRAT is hail
ed with the iondness OF the cold oaken
bucket, the iron bound bucket, the
moss covered bucket that hangs in the
WE'LL" The success of my friends be-
gets gladness and | sincerely wish them
more prosperity; yet sadness accompa-
MES; once in while 1 notice the dark
lines which indicate that some dear
friend has departed to that undiscover-
ed country from whose bourne no trav-
eler returns. Thus one by one we
must all fall like autumn leaves to en-
rich the mother earth.
AS to my new home / must say that
am highly pleased. have never liv-
ed among more kind and hospitable
people, all vie as to who can best work
and best agree. Our country is fast
coming into notoriety. The first grand
desideratum is our healthful climate,
the abundance of pure, crystal water,
and the fertility OF our soil, adapted to
viz al VIC NCiVaib anu VIZ
etables grown in the temperate zone |;
all the grasses flourish luxuriantly !;
las, but not least, the fruit is simply
beyond conception. The people are
alive to the latter industry. Orchards
are springlng up on all sides. From
present indications | shall not be sur
prised Ii one million fruit trees are
planted in Benton county this spring.
Quite number of people are coming
from the north western blizzard strick-
en- country seeking homes In our mild
err climate. All who come TO Join their
destinies with ours are cordially well
coined. The time is not far distant
when Arkansas will cease to be the by
word and reproach OF sinister politi-
clans,
Old Benton county Ia gloriously dem
ooratic, and expects to remain SO,
Your humble correspondent hopes TO
have return of that glorious good
feeling next November that he had
when Judge Davis declared that the
whole world had gone democratic in
1884. Benton county says Cleveland
for President and Berry for the Senate
first, last and all the time. For gov
ernor and state officers any good
sound democrat will be cordially sup
ported.
Success to Pope county and the old
reliable DEMOCRAT.
j. NJ. THOMPSON.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
OUR DRAWING.
An Estey Organ Valued at $1S2
to be Given Away.

All old subscribers renewing their
subscription to the DEMOCRAT and pay
ing cash in advance, after paying their
arrears il any be due, will be present.
ed with ticket in our next drawing,
which will be for an Estey organ, val
ued at $500. 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
sep up with the stirring events of
that ii me. We propose giving all the
local, general and political news, and
this is your opportunity 10 get 1t all
for the reasonable price Of 100 per
year, and chance 70 secure costly
and useful parlor ornament free Of
charge,
Come in aud have your names enter
| ed and secure your tickets.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
Purifying the Blood.


Mr.. James Wood, of Danville, Va,
used S. S. S. as blood purifier and
tonic for the system, on the recon-
mendation of his druggist. He
writes: Il took q short course of it,
and it proved splendid medicine.
regard it as splendid spring
medicine"
DR.. j. N. Cheney, well known
practicing physician OF Ellaville,
Ga, writes: cit will, in my judg
ment, prevent summer dysentery, if
one will take few bottles in the
spring, thus preparing the bowels
for the strains Of summer"
Mr.. T. N. Terry, of Reidsville, N.
c., suffered for months from severe
eruption on the face-a bad case OF
"barber's itch" A course of S. 5.
S. completely cured him by purifying
his blood.
Mr.. w. Z. Wallace, of the Indian
apolis,. Ind, "The People," in a let
ter dated November A, 1887, writes
"Some two years ago the writer OF
this received several letters from
you, IN answer to anxiety occasion,
ed him from taking your Specific for
Eczema, which forced the disease to
the surface. But following your ad
vice, / have "shed myself in great
sh ape, and have been free from the
trouble since"
Miss Charlotte Random, a popular
actress connected with the Thalla
Theater ia New York City. who was
was annoyed for ear with pimples
and blotches in the face, and whe
had consulted prominent physicians,
and used different kinds of advertis
ed medicine without benefit, tried
the S. S. s. remedy, was made hap
by by having the smoothness OF her
skin restored by the use OF few
packages.
Mr. Hugo Hasskerl, connected
with the same theater, suffered fol
two years from Eczema. Physicians
aud remedies failed, but several bot
, ties of S. s. S. cured him thorough
| ly.
4 The following certificate speak
h for Itself:
4 Office OF the RUBY GOLD GRAVEL
4 MINING Co. 800 SAMSON ST., Sar
\ Francisco, Cal. November 18th
\ 1887.
The Swift Specific Co, Atlanta, Ga.
Sirs-Having for the past four OF
five years been troubled with PIN
Piles and blotches on my face ant
body, and finding no relief IN any o.
the chemically prepared soaps an(
medicines prescribed for me by ply
sicians, | concluded to try your ;
S. S. remedy, and have found grea
relief in the same, four bottles clear
ing my skin entirely. / cheerful,
recommend your medicine to all VIII
are in the position that | have beef
in. You can use this letter and m,
name as q testimonial to the meriti
Of the S. S. S. remedy.
Very truly yours,
ALFRED Z. ROBINSON.
A Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis
eases mailed free. The SWIFT SPE
cIFlo Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
8. L. ECHOLS' DEATH.
A COwardIy Assassination.

II is a sad duty always to chronicle
the death of friend, and more espec.
tally so when that death is brought
about by means most foul. The cold
blooded assassination of Mr.. Echols is
8 terrible crime, blemish on the
State fair name, and one that calls
for immediate and dire retribution.
Mr.. Echols formerly lived at this
place. He came here In November,
1873, with his wife, and contemplated
embarking in business. Within a few
weeks his wife sickened and died. His
sudden and weighty grief disarranged
his plans. He went away but frequent
~ returned, saying that he felt more at
home here than elsewhere, because his
ny attachments at this place and his
friends sincerely mourn his tragic
death.
The following is the account of the
assassination as learned from the gen.
tlsmen accompanying the remains:
Mr.. Echols was shot at 400 D. m.,
on the 9th, half-mile south of Milo,
Ashley county, while driving along
the road. He was in the employ of
the Union Sewing Machine Co., Little
Rock. He was shot ut seven
times with Winchester rifle
and twice with a shotgun. One rifle
ball struck him in the left side and
passed through his body. Two of the
shots hit the wagon and one Of the
horses was wounded. The team ran
away and was stopped about one mile
from the scene Of the murder. Some
empty cartridges were picked up at the
place where the assassin stood. Two
Of them were manufactured by the
Remington company and the others by
the Union Metallic Cartridge company.
A man by the name of John Mccoy
WAS arrested on suspicion and In the
magazine of his rifle were found cart
ridges of the same size and the same
makes as the empty ones picked up
from the ground. 1t is the opinion of
Sheriff Clark that he has the right
man. Another man Is implicated, and
one has been spotted aud will soon be
arrested.
Judge Carroll ID. Wood called the
grand jury before him and stated to
them In the strongest terms that it was
their sworn duty to ferret out the mat
ter, and to leave nothing undone and
to spare no costs in bringing the assas-
sin 10 Justice.
His remains were brought here Tues
day by his brother, Mr.. Il. j. Echols
and Mr.. Geo. j. Spiller, and were in
TERED beside the grave of his wife, in
the presence Of a large concourse of
sympathizing friends, Rev. II. b, Mil
ner officiating.
Messrs. Echols and Spiller desire us
to return to the citizens of Russellville
their heartfelt thanks for their gener-
Gus and untiring kindness extended
them while here aud assistance render
ed In deposlting the remains in the
cemetery.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
kGUE BUSTERS s. s,: a:a f ss,:ls; q: :.

In another place Judge Wallace
publishes q notice OF interest TO tax
payers who paid the excess Of % per
cent. above the requirements of law in
1873 to acting Sheriff Fowler. The
money can be recovered by making the
proper application for 1t.
We take this method of informin <
our customers and the public at large
that we are carrying an immense stock
of general merchandise and are fully
prepared to furnish the trade with any
thing they may need in our line At
rockbottom prices. WooTEN & OATES.
Mr.. Il. L.. Martin, representing a
leading Philadelphia clothing house,
called on his Russellville patrons and
friends Monday. Mr.. Martin Is one OF
the most popular statesmen on the road
and commands large trade. The
DEMOCRAT returns thanks to him for
tavors.
MIR. w. L. Wooten returned this
week from Liberty township where he
visited his aged father, who is just re-
covering from a severe attack of pneu-
monia. Mr. w. speaks in glowing
terms of the prosperity visible on every
hand among the residents of Liberty
township.
Charley Howell died last Satur day
night at the home OF his brother, Jesse
Howell, two miles south of Russsllville,
of pneumonia, and was buried in the
shiloh cemetery Sunday afternoon.
! He was about 20 years old
and worthy and highly respected
young man.
The school board held q meeting
Monday night accepted the resignation
OF Miss Cole and extended thanks TO
her for her faithful services. By a
slight re.arrangement the present
corps of teachers will at
tend to all the departments, Prof.
Knowlton hearing the recltations in
M ISIS Coles room.
Miss SallIe Dickey, daughter OF
Robt. ii. Dickey, died at the home OF
her mother, on the 9th inst. of pneumo-
mia. Miss Diekey, just merging into
womanhood, was most interesting
and lovable lady, and her death coming
within few days after her fathers
renders 1t peculiarly sad and distress
ing.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
lClIF RllSTFRS Pc: l p'I e cam. and
LOCAL LINES.


Several cases Of measles reported in
town.
Improved Cotton Seed for sale at
j. l.. Shinns.
Beef, pork and fish at SANKEY'S
meat market.
Lawyer Joyner was here on legal
business Tuesday.
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday
the beginning of Lent.
MRS. Scarlet, who was critically Ill
last week Ia rapidly recovering.
The smiles of prospective candidst-
es are pleasant and becoming.
For three pounds of choice meat for
rs cents 60 to Stanley's market.
-Messrs. Hindman Riddle and Will
Cole have returned from Texas.
Three pounds of choice steak for
IS cents at Stanley's meat market.
The w. C. L. U. will meet this az
ternoon at the residence Of Mrs. Ma
son.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
80 'pss T s.;' . soy ..:, Su]ISn8 ]n9s

TO produce good cotton you must
plant foe seed. Then 60 TO Shlnn's
before they are all gone.
Mrs. Blackwell and Miss Katie
Blackwell,o of Dardanelle. were guests of
Mrs. Swilllng last Sunday.
-Messrs. j. w. Harkey and John
Wheeler were among our pleasant and
profitable callers Saturday.
Several OF our friends have con-
tributed to the DEHoCRAr's exchequer
the past week. Thanks!
A cold wave came down from the
north Tuesday evening lowering the
temperature considerably.
If you want to raise large staple
cotton, go TO j. l.. Shinn's and pur-
chase some Of his fine seed.
--Revs. Abraham Long OF Appleton,
and w. j. McAnslly of Atkins, were
among our callers last Friday.
Jefferson Davis, Esq, went to Lit
tie Rock Tuesday TO transact some bus
iness before the supreme court.
Mr.. FOunt Brooks Of Dover spent
sunday here visiting his daughter who
Is attending our public school.
-Chattel aud real estate mortgages,
deeds and the various forms OF magis.
trates blanks for sale at this office.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
Over in Logan County.

Paris Express The COT cert given
by the Revies school last Friday even
ing was a grand success, and every
body well pleased. The selections
were choice and rendered perfectly
The music furnished by the string
band was grand. Candidate for Road
Overseer," by Mr.. W.L.Puckett, was as
good ~ ever was heard. The Christmas
Accrostic, by nine little girls, was par
particularly fine. IL Is estimated that
at least 500 were present.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
To the Publrc.

A. T. Fowler acting Sheriff Of Pope
county collected In the year 1873 on
the item of county taxes an excess OF
So per cent. All persons, or their le-
gal representatives, who paid taxes to
said Fowler, If they will send their tax
receipts TO me, will recover for them
the tax so paid. II you have lost your
tax receipts send number of the land
paid on, and the political township in
which you lived at the time.
j. G.. Wallace,
Russellville, Ark,
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
The Cove School Concert.

Cor resp ondence of the DEMOCRAT.
The Cove school which was taught
by Mr.. John Pickett closed last Friday
of which / learned by the scholars,
they were all sorry. Saturday evening
they had concert which was grand
success and very much enjoyed by the
crowded audience. The music deliver
cd by the Potts Station string band was
very charming. And | must say that
the occupants of the stage, both gentle
men and ladies were very, very hand
sonlely dressed and looked very beauti-
full. l believe everybody was delight
ed with the plays aud more than de-
lighted with the music. 1 for one
thought il most lovely Of all. The
plays were excellent and especially
those entitled marrying Poetess,' .
"Rolled away" whats in name
and great many others too numerous
to mention. The exercises commenced
at seven O'Clock and closed about ten,
p. m. LILLE BERGMAN.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
NOTICF FOR PUBLICATION.

Land ONCE at Dardanelle. Ark, Feb. 2. 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver ut Dardanelle, Ark, on
March 23rd 1898, viz:
VIM. b Pack H'd E, 1886 for the e y S w u
Sec. II and n u \ w 4 Sec. I4T'p ~ N, R1e
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiya-
tion of, said land, viz:
A. j. Shields, w. X. Garner, &. l. Boyd and j..
b. Yancy, of Wits Springs, Arkansas.
Mar. % A. G.. LEMlNG, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Landolice at DardaneIIe. NIX, Fed =, 1855.
Notice is hereby given that the following
to make fiual proc in support OF his claim, and
that said proof win be made before the the
Register and Receiver at Dardanelle, Ark,
ON March 22d, 1883, viz:
W. r. Holloway H'd e. Is, 567 for the n w =
of Y Sec 30 TIP N, X. 10 w.
He names the following witnesses 70 proys
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land. viz:
J. A. Wick, a. ID. Redmond, Il. II. Plott and
ii IRAN Cotton, of rotts station, Ark.
Mar. ~ a. u. LEMlNG, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LHHIOHIUt 1T UdTUdHUIIt. MN. T tU =. Ioccs
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made oetore the
Register and Receiver at Dardanelle, Ark,
on March 23rd, 1883, viz:
Andrew J. Shield nd e. No 1887 for the II
NE u and n a S f u Sec. IA TIP ~ y, IL W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiy2-
Jion of, said land, viz:
w. b. Pack, w. X. Garner, Q. L. Boyd and j.
b. Yancy, of Wits Springs, Ark
Mar, % A. q. LEMING, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Iandoffce at DaIdanelle, Ark.,feD. Sth, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof IN support of his ciaim, and
that said proof will be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver at Dardanelle, Ark, on
March 90, 1888, viz:
JOS. Il. Dougherty PD S. No. $50 for the M
of Mex and Mex of NV Sec. 31'p 7 n. r. 81 W.
| lie names the following witnesses to prsve
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
| OF said land, viz:
4. S. Brown, james L. Benton, ID. X. WOOD
| and +. M Dunn, OF Santos, Pope Co. Ark.
Mar22 A. q. LEMING, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
Mules and Horses for Sale.

Twenty five head of mules aud hors-
es for sale tor cash or on time with
note and good security. viii have
them at Russellville on Saturday OF
each week, other days liz the river bot
tom. w. III. RANKIN,
Dec. 20, 1887 If j. X. OATES,
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
Ehir Warming.

All persons who have been crossing
the bayou at the mouth Of the little
creek running by Shiloh church, driv-
ing teams or riding across our land are
hereby notified 10 stop ut once or they
will be dealt with according TO law.
RoBr. f. Il JOE WILLIAMSON.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
Lay I'm Your Coal!

| have now on hand a large lot OF
very good coal and will deliver the
same at reasonable prices. Orders sent
to the mines or left with Mr.. II. NJ.
Garden will be promptly attended to.
WILLIAM MILLER,
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
Money. Money!. money!!

Money to lend at reduced per cent.
on improved or unimproyed upland or
bottom lands. Will lend in sums as
small as 5000. Come and see or write
to LAWRENCE RUSSELL,
up stairs in postotiice building,
=. o. Box "a, Russellville, ARK.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16

Many men claim to be firm in
their principles when they are only
obstinate IN their prejudices.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
Warming Order---In the PObe
Circuit Court.

Ella Riley, Plaintiff, VS.. John Riley,
Defendant.
The Defendant, John Riley is warn
ed to appear in tlhs court within thirty
days and answer the complaint of the
Plaintiff, Ella Riley.
JAMES PoTTs, Clerk.
Feb. IA, 1883.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16

AGUE BUSTERS 'i so ssi sy...%. i Pre-. .:
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16
G. C. LUKER. BERT GRAY.
New Blacksmith
AND
REPAIR SHOP
BERT GRAY.
c. C. LUKER.
KUSSELLVI lille, ............ AK
+, II rugpe's orD STAND

IT y 10 INIE't . OI1I7 . 49,
We are prepared to do horseshoeing and
general repair work. a lso re pair carriages,
wagons and buggies. Patrons are urgently
requested 20 senu in their work early to in
sure prompt attention.
LIJKER Il GRAY.