The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25

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 had a cheerful visit from Bro. Reese B. Hogins of Russellville.-one of the best citizens of our state. We understand he expects to be candidate for secre- tary of state, and If so he will have the enthusiastic support of his numerous friends"
 Pat Riley, from the Emerald Isle. working at tue Shinn coal mine, par took too freely of the cup that incbri- ates Sunday, grew obstreperous, and finally ran his landlady from home. The sheriff waited upon him and Esq. Doggett added S45 for trimmings, etc. Jim Healey took him for drive along the boulevard and gave him berth on the county farm where he Is dreaming of Erin tonight"
 Ut affords us pleasure to announce the steady improvement in the condi- tion of Dr. Hill. It Is now beli eyed he will be ready to leave for Hot Springs Friday where he will be able to secure advantages of baths and specialists. That he may return fully restored to health is the sincere wish and belief of hosts of friends. Mrs. Hill will &C., company him to the Springs.
 A short time ago some one made enquiry through the 5. Louis Republic for the whereabouts of the Potter children former residents of Dover, Ark. We made mention of tl,e matter in these columns, and now comes A. J. Potter of Palmer, Texas, stating that he is one of the children referred to. He saw the first intimation of desire for his address in the DEMOCRAT. All of which proves that advertising pays, especially if done through the medium of the DEMOCRAT.
 Resides the little female cherub that made It's appearance at the resi- dence of James Potts last Thursday, causing joyous emotions In the hearts of her fond parents, our legal friend Jeff Davis has reason to sound glad praises for bouncing boy arrived Sat urday night to bring additional sun shine and happiness to his home. Both young fathers are among the proudest men of our town to-day, and the DEMOCRAT indulges the hope that these two jewels may become brilliant In the dladems of their respective homes.
 -Appropos of the growing indiffer- ence of certain members in the matter of attending the meetings of their re- spectiye lodges we reproduce the fol- lowing from the Kentucky Workman, hoping 1t will do some good: "Many cheerfully work ten hours per day - 50 hours per week for the benefit Of their employer, but when lodge night comes they can't muster enough energy to work two or three for their lodge, for themselves and their families. A change of ocupation is in the nature Of a rest. Why not enliven the monoto- nous grind of existence by little fra ternai good fellowship"
 The Pope County Fruit and Veg etable Growers Association will hold it's next session Saturday Feb. P. This will be ar important business meeting and It is hoped that every member and every person who expects to become one, or who desires to en- courage the growing or shipping of fruits, vegetables, berries, melons, etc., will be present at rhls meeting. It is desired to know as soon as possible the exact number of acres of vegetables. etc, that will be put In cultivation 80 that sufficient transportation can be secured and lower rate asked for. Each member should come prepared to give this information to the officers of the association.
 Speaking of ground hogs "the other day" said Esq"ii Steltz, "when went to have talk with my favorite ground hog ton the 2d day Of February he was so thoroughly disgusted that he would hardly talk. What with these Smart Alex weather prophets an hon. est ground hog has no show. When my grandfather used to come out of this same hole and say six weeks more winter or winter broke. folks used to pay some attention and get ready for spring work or get more wood just AS he said, but now 1t is altogether diff ferent. wouldn't go out of this hol le to save the lives of All creation, for they would only laugh at me. But when l told him the sun was shining he said you just watch for snow be- tween Low and the middle ot March. So he turned oyer and said am going to take another nap till the l7sh of March. lou can't fool me. So he said old woman take your cold feet of my back and tuck the kiver around the little ones and call me early on St.