The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-03
Ticket No. 457 drew the watch i'm


 A large iron store key has been left at this office for Identification by the owner.
 Prof. Ellard, of Birmingham, Ala, is teaching district shool at Bethel church.
 MT. c. K. Howell Is in Ft. Smith this week in the interest of his lumber business.
 MT. ". J. Clifford of Van Buren, formerly citizen of this place, favored us with call yesterday.
 -Rey. J. W. Reagan, of Lamar, Mo, spent few hours here Tuesday. His friends were reioiced to see him.
 --Mr. Horace Bradley and bride re- turned Tuesday from Dover where they spent delightful week visiting rela- tives.
 MT. Frank Roys has purchased the interest of Mir. H. NJ. Garden in the hardware business, and the new firm will be Love & Roys. Onr best wishes are extended to the incoming and out going.
 Beginning next Monday three months school will be taught in their school building for the benefit of the colored children. A teacher named James, late of Mississippi, has been em- ployed.
 MT. and Mrs. W. P. Wooten gave very pleasant entertainment last Mon- day evening complimentary to Messrs. John and Will Ferguson. The attend ants were numerous and the evening was enjoyable throughout.
 A couple of young bloods who had fallen out about lady and were try ing to settle the matter ala Sullivan were up before the Mayors court last week and contributed liberally to the corporation treasury.
 The Dover Xmas tree, we under stand, had on it large, ripe and well preserved watermelon addressed to Mrs. George A. Jamison. After returning home the melon was cut and partaken of by number of friends and greatly enjoyed.
 The eclipse of the sun on the 1st. inst. was invisible here owing to the clouds which hid the phenomenon from view. The weather clerk comes in for a large share of criticism for his fail ure to favor us with suitable weather for witnessing the great event.
 Auction prices at Shinn's.
 The sheriff of Ozark county. Mo-, arrived here one day last week with a requlsition for w. J. Barnett. want ed in that state to answer charge of assault with intent to commit murder. The offense was committed over year ago. The officer left with his prisoner Saturday.
 Buy your school books at Shinns.
 Christmas day was observed as a general holiday here, nearly all the stores were closed and business sus- pended SO that all could give themselves up to recreation and rest Tn such man. ner as their various inclinations might lead them. The weather was cloudy and the dampness had the effect to keep a great many in doors.
 The new Harper Readers are the best in the world. For sale at Shinns.
 We publish elsewhere the pro- gramme of the annual state meeting or the Christian church to be held here January 9th and continu- ing four days. The meeting will be a delegated body and will contain many of the ahlest ministers in the church. The proceedings will doubtless be very and should be well attended.
 Coal. Coal, Coal for cash. Leave or ders at Shinn's.
 Mai. H. NJ. Garden, who has been at Eureka for some time for the beneht of his health, returned last week on visit to friends and transact some bu.si- ness preparatory to returning to the springs to spend the winter. The Ma for was accom- panied by his daughter, Miss Annie. who has been visiting in for over year.
 Shinn has bargain counters. Have you seen them?
 Palestine Comandery No.7, Knight elected and installed officers for the coming year last Monday night as follows: F. V. Whittlesey, E. C.; J. w. Russell, Gen.; J. l.. Shinn, c. G.; E. Leming. $. w.; K. J. Wilson, J. w.; W. P. Wooten, Treas. w. J. Key holds, Rec. T. II. Elgin, St. B.. Wm. Peeler. Sw. B.. Robert Bullock, w., l.. c. Taylor, Guard.
 The Ouita coal is the best. For sale at Shinn's.
 In Martin township on December 18th John Hudson and R. Bates had difficulty over land matters. Hudson Bates with knife and in self defense Bates drew hls pistol and shot Hudson once III the right shoulder and again under the right shoulder blade. Hudson is in critical condition. Bates examining trial comes off in few days, Horace Bradley, Esq, of this place be- ing employed to defend him.
 Cash buyers wanting a good horse or mule should call on J. l.. Shinn.
 Since our last report the Clerk has A. A. Tucker to Annie Bergman, w. H. Dixon to NJ. W. Par ton, J. F. Speer to Mary s. Jackson, W. J. Kennedy to Lillie Estis, J. N. Morphis to Bettis Smith, D. l.. Lightener to Hannah Fulks, J. F. Morton to Sue Hunte Charles Rye to Tina Robinson, C.. w. Gedosh to Mary Bennett, Horace ISrad- ley to Myra Doggett, John l.. llnm- phreys to Hannah James, G. W. Wal lace to NJ. F. Angle.
 Overcoats and clothing can be ha.d at a bargain this week at Shinns.
 The DEMOCRAT drawing came of promptly as advertised last Satu rday afternoon at l o'clock in the presence of number of expectant ticket hol ders. Messrs J. W. Harkey, J. H. Steltz and James A. Jamison were elected as managing committee and Stephen Tuck CT, blindfolded, drew the numbers from the boxes. The lucky ticket was num- Der All, held by J. A. Russell, of Silex, who, by being it's possessor, gets hand some gold watch, very appropriate Christmas present.
 Shinn's auctioneer has gone but his