The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21

Of fcJCtttOu St tuc ppfb Ou tHo GU utt. It is composed of gentlemen of good standing, thoroughly identified with the best interests of the town. (except- ing, of course, the writer, who is named for Rscorder). If elected, they will render the town wise and economical service.
 ---When in need Ofa nice Sunday shoe. caU for the R0cx1o7a at Shinn's.
 The ventilation of tho hall of the house of representatives is said to be very deficient, resulting in the illness of quite a number of the members, q larger per cent than was ever known before. We regret to learn that our own member, Representative Siblcy, is greatly indisposed and barely able to attend his duties. He is one of the most industrious, watchful and efficient members on the floor.
 ---For 6eauty, cheapness and durability, Shinn's hne 0f shoes can't be beAf.
 MT. w. c. Weimer has decided to build three story brick building where his drug store now stands. The first floor is to be divided into two apart. msnts, one for his drug store and the other for his banking business. The upper stories will be expressly con structed for an opera house and bus mess offices. The building will be . very handsome one. Such enterprise Is commendable.
 ---Shinn has just receiUed me finest lot of spring c1oth- ang euer brought t0 this t0Wn.
 The Rev. MT. Bergman and wife, of Missouri, arrived last week on wis 1t to their granddaughter Mrs. Charles W. Shinn. On Friday evening Mir. Bergman preached at the Methodist church and on Sunday at the Christian church by special invitation. Both sermons were interesting, instructive and deeply impressive. MT. B. and wife departed Monday for Dallas, Tex as. to visit their daughter, Mrs. E. c. Barrow.
 ---The best thing 0n whee1S $ the Rushford wag0n. Call ct Shinn's and see it.
 -J. P. Under wood, living four miles west of Clarksvills, became engaged in . difficulty last Thursday with his ren. ter. John Williford. Underwood was shot through the shoulder and Willi- So D. resulting in instant death. Under woods wounds were very slight, and it Is stated that he acted in selfdefense. Underwood formerly lived in this coun- ty and worked around the saw mills above Dover.
 ---LadieS Wanting Me neQt- est shoe made, should caU 1o, the Z. 7. & Co. shoes at Shinn'S.
 Since our last report tho Clerk has licensed the following pairs to wed: John Wilson and Miss Eliza Richard son; R.C. Shaw and Mrs. Mary Batten- field, c. F. Dawson and Miss Emma Battenfleld, Pink Swann and Miss Fan nie Quinn, Walter Bonnet and Mrs. Callie Lewis, Scheuysr Froneba rgsr and Miss Sarah Shrsevss, H. P. Pattsr- son and Miss Matilda Boen. K. R. Jones and Miss Sarah Ann King.
 ---The demand for the o. iuer Chilled pl0DS iS inc7eaS- in0 FOr saze On2u af Shinn'S.
 The following is tho list of delegat- es in attendance at the county convsn- ton last Monday: Center, W. l.. Crow; Convenience, Wm. Thompson; Dover, J. I. Simpson, J. l.. Petty. G. A. Jam ison; Gala Creek, c. A. Bell. Dr. Ragsdale, E. K. B. Falls; Griffin. A. D. Lawrence; Illinois, (see proceedings of township conventions); Lee, W. l.. Puckett, M. P. Kelly; Martin, J. F. Walker; Valley. N. H. Buchanan; Will son, J. F. Darr, W. A. Galloway, Dr. J. H. Potts.
 : ---Take y0urJury andgrand jury certificates 10 Shinn's g y0u Want t0 dispose 0f them t0 adUGntage.
 -Ths Mail man rejoiceth muchly in his last issue over tho arrival at his house of "the finest baby in the State, |" and calls the new arrival Che" because the editor says he believes Sin calling things by. their right n.,,aap IT In vfaw If tha e0re- gious mistakes make by the said editor recently In his news reports, this late item will naturally be taken with some degree of allowance. However, we will be generous enongh to concsdc that 1t is highly probable the case has been diagnosed correctly, and we hope the young man will rapidly grow to honorable manhood and help the DEM ocRAT keep his father straight.
 ---StraW hats are cheag this year and gery Handsome, CaU at ShihR'S and see Mt diferenf styles.
 Tho nomination Of Capt. J. ". Rus sell for reelection to the office of May or was. according to the opinion of thu DEMOCRAT, . very graceful act.of ths convention, and fitting recognition ol past efficient public services. He i' known as thoroughly conservative careful in the dischar0e of public du ties and prompt and systematic In at tending to the details of the highest Of flee in the gift of the people of Russell yilIe. He has. furthermore, the dis tinction of never having been defeated for tho position he now holds, this be ing his third term, no small honor IT view of the fact that his opponents hav' always been strong men. Tho people are expecting the coming year to b' one of remarkable growth and prosper