The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

a. l, D. orators of this county do not care to meet some of our democratic speakers in debate. They should not refrain from hearing public questions discussed from democratic standpoint. There is truth i'll 1t, but that sometimes hurts.
 Rev. A. c. Miller, President and Professor of Mental and Physical Sci- ence in the Central Collegiate Institute, Altus, occupied the pulpit at the M. k, church, South, last Sunday at II. We acknowledge pleasant call from him Monday morning in company with the Rev. Mir. Key.
 School directors are required by law to transmit to the county examiner between the first and tenth days 0fSep- tember, their annual report, both emu meration and financial. Neglect to do so subjects them to fine of $26 each, and forfeits to their district it's pro rata of the State fund.
 Heard from: "Dr. w. c. Renfrow and T. J. Russell of Russellville. Ar kansas, are in the city for pleasure and recuperation. They are old friends of Dr. Thompson and pronounce them selves as being. very favorably impress ed with the city of Bentonville. Ben tonville Democrat.
 The democrats had grand rally at Grange hall, Clark township, last Friday night. Speeches were made by Messrs. Wallace, Russell, Sosbee, For rest, and Shinn. Considerable enthu- siasm was awakened, ,ana old Clark may H hAr m- cd democratic majority.
 At the general election to be held next Monday, among other officers to be elected, are justices of the peace for the variou. townships. While this is an office rarely sought by those who are competent to fill 1t, yet it Is one Of sur passing importance, and none but thor- oughly competent men should be se- lected.
 Furniture and prices to suit hard times. Come and see
 Jno. A. Erwin & Co.
 We are authorized to announce MT. J. H. Steltz as democratic candidate for constable of Illinois township. He is farmer, an honorable gentleman. eminentlv worthy of the place he seeks, and capable of discharging every duty that will devolve upon him in the event of his election. Consider well his can- didacy.
 The many Russellvllle friends Of Esq. G. k. Burney, formerly resident here, will be glad to learn that he hes secured the nomination for county judge of Boone county on the demo- cratic ticket, and they hope he will be elected, a fact already as- sured by the large vote he boiled in the primary.
 tYSIBLEY. HOGINS, YOUNG, PEELER, HICKMAN, DAVIS AND GRANT ARE THE CANDIDATES TO VOTE FOR. DEM. OCRATS SHOW YOUR FEALTY TO YOUR PARTY AND YOUR PEOPLE BY VOTING THE TICK TT E,ALSO, AGAINST AND "AGAINST CON- CONVENTION"
 This is the last issue of the DEMO- CHAT before the general election and we wish to impress upon every democratic votee in the county the necessity for his presence at the polls on the 3d day
 
 the larger the majority we can roll up the better. Cast your ballots against license and against constitutional con- vcntion.
 Go to the Russellville Foundry for sorgho mill repairs.
 If Dr. Harkcy believes the republi- can Senate should go, and that the dem Dcratic party is such good thing, 1t IS passing strange that he will use his influence, as he is now doing, to demor- ilize this same dem ocratic party for the purpose of putting Tn power party opposed 10 democratic There is something strange and novel in this position.
 Just received-a big line of rocking chairs. JnO. A. Erwin q Co.
 The State central committee having made appointment for Mir. Jef Davis to speak at Fordyce Aug. 28 and De- Witt Sept. l, his appointments ia this will be filled by Col. Eugene Henry of Morrilton. Col. Henry is pleasing and effective speaker and ought to have big turnout at every ap- rointment. Mir. Lawrence Russell will accompany Col. Henry on his tour of the county.
 Leave your orders for carpets with
 Jno. A. Erwin & Co.
 Take the names of the gentlemen on the democratic ticket and scrutinize them one by one, and they challenge the enth usiastic support of the people of Pc pc c u' ty. Here's Sibley, Hogin3. Young, Bullock Peeier, Hickman, Davis and Grant. They are each and all wor- thy sons who have stood by the best in- terests of Pope county in times which tried mems souls. Pope county will honor herself, and assure an honest,e ,ef- ficient, impartial administration in the county offices by electing these gentle men.
 FOR SALE.-One good iron safe.
 tf R. R WILSON.
 --J. T. Wharton has been active many years in aiding the republicans to dis rupt the democratic party of Pope coun- ty and get control of the offices. This hss been his mission ever since the de- m cracy assumed the reins of govern ment in this county. But the people gre not yet prepared to turn the man. agement of county affairs over to him and his associates, and will snow them Ill uneer next Mon Fay SO deep that their rolitical resurrection will be im- possible. Let every democrat in the county add one ballot in behalf of ation so devoutly to be wish ed.
 Carpets sold by sample. Call and leave orders. Jno. A. Erwin & Co.
 The temperance lectures delivered in this place last Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings by Mrs. Merriwcther of Memphis were clear, logical and ar