The Russellville Democrat., 1890-07-17
Another Republlcan.s Opinion.

ty l expect to return to my home in Fla. 1t may not be amiss for me to give some of my observations Tn regard to the surrounding country and it's people AS far as l have made their acquaintance. will first speak of the little city of Russellville for it was here that 1 first landed and made my first acquaintance. My first impression of the little city was favorable. The town it's self is not what might be termed very grand, it having been laid out some years ago and addition after addl tion having been added necessarily made confusion with the streets, which to some extent has injured the looks of the city. But notwith- standing all that, It is quite an at. t-active place. We find wide streets, well set with shade trees, handsome residences on all sides. The busl ness part Of the city contains some very substantial buildings, there be ing several large business houses and the occupants are the owners gener- ally, and all seem to be doing a thriving business. And l will men tion here (for it certainly speaks well for any community that nearly every man who is in business here are self made men. They came here some time ago and by their energy and industry have accumulated con siderable means. I could not men. tion any one in particular, but every man that I have made the acquain tance of here seems to be perfect gentlemen in every sense. But l can't refrain from speaking of few of my most intimate acquaintances; my first, Jonah Tucker, one of the old pioneers of the town of Russell vile, came here at an early day, when it was yet wild, and here he has stayed and went through all the hardships of frontier life, but now in his riper years is enjoying the fruits of his labor, having accumulated quite extensive property in the city and near by. Then, J. L. Shinn, an. other of the old pioneers also came here and worked his way up through all the hardships of an early settler and accumulated considerable prop erty in the city and lands on all sides in abundance, an,i of course 8 man full of vim and business qualities, one of the leading merchants here. Then there are the Whites, the Will sons and the Russells, now we come to the real pioneers of the city ol Russellville and although the old ones are gone to their everlasting resting places, there yet remains some of thelr offspring one thriving merchant here, and another prom inent young lawyer, and then Capt J. W. Russell, a man among men in- deed, whose heart is as big as all out doors. He it was that I first met not long after l first arrived here, and I will ever remember the impression he made upon me. Every word he said was true, could not be otherwise for it came from a true gentleman In every sense of the word He is the worthy mayor of the city and has been for some time. 1 could not close speaking of the men ol Russellville without speaking of MT. lobe, the editor of the DEMOCRAT He, too. has all the qualities of a true gentleman, whenever you meet him, either on the street or in his sanctum,, he has the same cordial smile on his face ever ready to i'm. part any and all information that you may ask of him, I am under many obligations to him for courti- sies extended. I could not attempt to speak of all my acqualntances since came here for they are quite numerous. 1 can only say that 1 never met amore friendly people any where. The country around Rus scllville Is composed of about the average class of farmers, nearly all southern people. There are 8 few northern farmers around but not many, and here 1 will say that if l were to give advice to the northern farmer, unless he can adopt the southern mode of forming, he had better stay on his broad prairies, for it is not worth while for him to think he can make success here practicing his northern mode of farming. I have seen too many try it and fail. My judgement is that the only people who will succeed here are those who are used to rais. Ing the cotton. One more thing l must mention Tn order to suppress any misapprehension about my leav ing here on account of any disagree ment in regard to political matters. 1 must say I have never seen the least signs of any trouble, republi cans and democrats being on the very best terms. One of my most intimate acquaintances, Capt. J. M. Haney, a staunch republican, came here eight years ago; has been superintendent of the Melrose Cot ton Mill during that time, has a beautiful home here, he is respected by all, and seems to be identified with the best interests of his adopt. ed home. Then we come to MT. Brashear, the worthy postmaster, a home grown republican, perfect gentleman, and seems to live in peace and friendship with his neighbors, and his friendly hand is ever ready to greet the stranger and give him words of good cheer. An. other family I must speak Of is that of the Rev John Boans, who have all extended the most friendly court. esies during my stay. could men, ton many others but will close now bidding one and all a friendly adieu. WM. RANKIN.
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