The Russellville Democrat., 1892-06-09


 Among the new corners in town this week were Messrs. c. T Empev. J. A. Hopkins. and ex- President e. ". Hardy of the National Bank of Commerce. all of Hutchison, Kansas. They are hust- iers. and are here Investigating the coal interests in this vicinity with view of developing and operating mines They say the Semi-Anthracite coal from this section is in high favor in their State. We trust they may find the situation such that they will take hold.
 For the virtue of stock food refer you to the following persons who have used 1t Martin Epps, r. c. Epps, A. Bernard. A Lantz, \. T. Davis, w. C.. Roberts. Wn 1'hrasher, Rush McCarth- ur, C. NJ. Mullins, D. E Granger, Jesse Rankin, R. r. Love, sidney \. Bradley, ". NJ. Henry. J. " Wells.
 Through the courtesy of Station Agent Ellsworth we had the pleasure of reading the bulletins which flashed over the wires Friday afternoon announcing the progress of the bailoting for presi- dential nominee al Minneapolis. In consequence of his kindness we knew of the nomination Of Mr. Harrison within a few seconds after it's accomplishment, as well as all the exciting conditions ex- isting in the convention. Messrs. Fraser and Hurley took the bulletins from the wire, and notwithstanding they came "red-hotn from the central office not a mistake was made.
 II. C. Wilkey, the Jeweler, has made the business of spectacle and eye glass fitting n special study, and Is now pre-
 \ of fuff on short notice. He tests each eye sep arately and gives the required lenses necessary. iii any style frame required. Give him trial, and if not suited it will cost you nothing.
 At the regular annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas Cumberland College June the follow ing actions were had iii the organization Rev. J. 1T. Woflord, of Morrilton, was elected president; $. r. Stahl, of Benton- tonvile, vice presidents; w. II. H. Sibley, of Van Buren secretary; and X. F. May, of Clarksville, treasurer. Prof. 5, F. Howard was reelected to the chair of ancient languages and also acting president; Prof. J. X. Laughlin to the chair of mathematics and G. NJ. Me Glnmphy, natural sciences. Miss Clara Earle and Miss Ella Bonds were elected to.the preparatory and primary depart ments: Miss Eula Pierce, of Van Buren, was given charge of the department of music.
 At the close of the commencement exercises of Arkansas Cumberland Col lege at Clarksyille June 9 honors were conferred as follows Best Reclamation. gold medal, Miss Ella Mollery; best oration gold medal, Arthur Nichols. The scholarship medal in the collegiate department was conferred upon Miss Susie Tankersly, she having the highest grade carried i'll the college. First acad- emy scholarship was won by Arthur Nichols. Marion Foster of Logan eoun- ty won the gold medal offered for the best debater. The subject being Amer ican authors have produced as good works during the present century as those of Europe" America won. The exercises closed amidst great enthusiasm. The audience was the largest ever assem- bled in Clarksyille.
 The great reason for the success of Hoods Sarsaparilla is found in it's positive merit. It cures where other preparations fail.
 -Clarllsyille Herald-Journal: Our people were stricken with sadness Satur- day morning last when they learned that Rev. Anderson Cox had died at F 30, a. in., that day. He was born in Wash ington county, Ark, October 24, 1921 and was ordained to preach in 1914. He has resided in Johnson county nearly fifty years, and was the son of Coleman Cox, who came from Vir- ginia originally. On November 18th, ls47 he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza !. May. For years he was conspic- uous in this community as an able chri- tian minister of unblemished personal character, and at the time of his death he was beloved by all his acquaintances. In all the relations of life, as husband, father and citizen, he measured up to the full stature of godly man, always an influence for good. His death will be mourned by all good people in this county He was buried at Salem grave yard. near Hagersville, on Sunday, by the Masonic fraternity, The funeral sermon was preached by his old friend and relative. Rev. Sam II, Buchanan. His family has our heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement.