The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-03
Correspondence of the Democrat.
 Dover Dots.
DOVER Dec. 3l. l8

DOVER, Dec. 31, 1888.
 Weather gloomy and very dlsa- greeable, and roads and streets very muddy. Had some sleet Saturday night and some rain Sunday.
 A few Sundays ago the Sunday school voted to have a Christmas tree. Prof. J. H. Fry put the old courthouse in nomination which re. ceived majority of the votes cast, and thereupon was declared to be the place of having it. There being no seats in the house, Mir. T. M. Neal went to see the citizens the next day and asked contribution from each for the purpose of seating it. A ve " liberal donation was given, and MT. Neal immediately ordered the lumber, which was dressed and put on the court yard. The seats were finished, the house swept, and every thing ready by the 24th inst.
 The c. F. church has been repair ed and painted. This improvement adds much to the appearance of the building.
 The Teachers Institute was held here the 19, 20 and 2l inst, and seemed to be very pleasant occa sion both for teachers and citizens. Every teacher went home better and more successful instructor. On the morning of the 24th the tree being in readiness, the commit tee began the work of hanging CD on presents The tree was well fill ed with nice and costly presents and seemed to the eyes of the children, like an immense crown of joy and comfort. The children he'd cause to have cheerful countenance, for our merchants supplied the dressing committee with nice present for every child whose parents were thought too poor to supply it with one. We can boast of not allowing any one to go without present.
 We are glad to acknowledge a pleasant visit from the following Do yer boys who brought with them their better twothirds: Messrs. Henry Rowland, of Dallas, Texas; F. G. Kirkscey, of Athens, Texas; A. D. James, of Wetherford, Texas, and Horace Bradley, of Russellville, Ark. Success to you all boys.
 There have been more thew mar. ried folks" in this village this Christ mas than has been for some time and one can very easily account for it when he remembers that this is "leap year"
 lis well the girls do take hint,
 For "leap year" is now nearly spent.
 It appears that the boys also seem to realize the poets thoughts, who said:
 "we may live without music, poetry and art, Live without conscience and live without heart;
 We may live without knowledge and live with out books;-
 But civilized man cannot live without cooks
 The parties! the parties the par ties! There has been a party ir town every night this week except the night of tbe christmas tree. The young people have had very pleas ant time and will be ready to go to books and study after the holidays are gone.
 A very serious accident happened here Saturday night. Mir. Bennetts barn, corn, oats, hay, and all other things belonging to the barn excep, horses and one pair of harness, were burned. Mir. Bennett is late from Michigan, bought tue Mrs. N. A McFadden residence and appears tc be an honorable upright gentleman We sympathize with him in the hour of his misfortune. There are some friends canvassing the vicinity solic itlng aid for him. They are having success and we hope all will lend $ helping hand. Come, citizeO give him something and let us help hlm bear the loss. "Whatsover ye would that others would do unto you, dc ye even so to them" is worthy o your hearty consideration now. Dc this and you will have your reward.
 Brother Moody, the Baptist preach CT at this place preached at the C. F church sunday the 30th. He is ar able speaker and good reasoner.
 MouNTAINEER ScHooLBoY.