The Russellville Democrat., 1893-06-01
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TiFSD NATIONAL bAnk. ldkto atkHOWitdEt-
ments, writes deeds and conyeyances
and does all other kinds of notarial work
--One of the heaviest rain storms OF
the season swept over this section Satur-
day and Saturday night. The bayou and
other streams were overflowed and many
crops submerged. A great deal Of fenc-
ing was lost. Farm work Of all kinds
is greatly retarded and TO make anything
like good crop the most favorable con-
ditions will be required from now on.
Have you watch that needs repairs
or some broken jewelry which you wish
mended? If so, take them to III. G. Viii.
key, the Jeweler, and have them repair
ed in first-class order.
Prof. Northup informs MS that the
Singer Manufacturing Co. OF Little Rock
is making arrangements to put in q
branch office at Russellville. The ter
ritory reporting to this office will in
clude Pope and Yell counties, also reach.
ing from Morrilton to Clarksyille. The
popular high-arm Singer sewing ma.
chine has worldwide reputation and
we heartily welcome this new enterprise
TO Russellville.
Mrs. j. II. Shinn is now prepared to
form classes in painting. She will be
found in her studio up stairs in the Shinr
building from 8 to II am. and from 3 to
p. m.
w. L. Moose attorney for Frank
Hickey made application last Thursday
before Judge Wallace in chambers for
bail which was granted. The bail was
fixed at $1,000, and being given the next
day Hickey was released from custody
Affidavits were read from responsible
persons in Oregon showing that Hickey
was there at the time Clayton was kill
ed. Other affidavits attesting Hickey's
innocence Of Burkhardt's charge were
also presented.
The DEMOCRAT has for sale q few
souvenirs of the Worlds Fair building.
They contain simile of the Arkansas
building on one side, and the coat of
arms on the other. Price 30 cents. Call
and get one.
The Arkansas Blind School Quin-
tette Club contemplates concerning
tour beginning early this month and ex-
tending to the leading towns through
out the state, including Russellyille. 1t
is the only blind organization before the
public, and consists of two teachers and
three pupils of the Arkansas School for
the Blind. Hendrix College has engag-
ed this club to furnish music for their
commencement exercises June 20 and
81, and shortly after this will be the
clubs date for Russellville. Further
particulars will be given later.
All kinds of job printing done at this
office. If you are needing anything IN
this line don't think for moment that
you will have to send to st. Louis or
Memphis for it. The DEMOCRAT office
fully prepared to serve you as neatly
nd at as low rates as any other office in
he country, and your patronage will be
appreciated.
Attorney Horace Bradley received a
letter last Thursday from Governor Fish
back informing him that there would be
no convicts sent to Pope county to work
in the mines. The news was hailed with
delight by all our people who are
unanimous in praising the governor for
the consideration shown the wishes of
this community. For the splendid work
done in acquainting Gov. Fishbaek with
the situation here credit is due Senator
Harkey, Col. Ben Young and Mr.. Brad
ley, who circulated the petition.
III. C. WiIkey, the Jeweler, has made
the business of spectacle and eye glass
fitting special study, and is now pre-
pared to fit complicated defects of vision
on short notice. He tests each eye sep
arately and gives the required lenses
necessary, in any style frame required
Give him trial and II not suited it will
cost you nothing.
Mr.. j. A. Miller arrived home Sat-
urday from Comanche, |. T., and after a
short stay will return to the territory
to engage in business. He tells some
wonderful stories Of the products of that
country. one Of the most notable OF
which is the following: in a certain
cave, visited during the past winter, was
found large room and in the center OF II
was mass of sand rs if it had fallen from
the roof. Around the outer edge of this
sand heap were punches of rattle snakes
varying in size from two inches to fif-
teen or eighteen in diameter, coiled
snugly together enjoying their winter
nap. In each bunch was five snakes, no
more and no less. And there were
enough snakes in sight at one time to
have filed four-horse wagon to over
flowing. This Is pretty tough snake
story, but Mr.. Miller vouehes for its cor
rectness, and il goes.
HOOPS PILLS act especially upon
the liver, rousing it from torpidity
to it's natural duties, cure constipa-
ton and assist digestion.
The school board met Lass Satur lay
evening and recognized by electing Di-
rector J. l.. Shinn president and Direc-
tor j. L. Bullock secretary. After full
and free discussion OF various matters
effeeting the interests OF the district and
the school it was decided to elect teach
ers for the next term. Prof. A. +. Lee
was unanimously reelected principal
and Misses Teeter, Farris and Mason
were reelected to their old positions
The positions Of first assistant aud teach.
err for the 7th and sth grades We're left
open for The present IL is not deii-
nately known that Prof. Ross will ac-
cept his old place for another term bu
| it is hoped he may decide to do so. The
action Of the board in accomplishing Prof
Lee and the young ladies mentioned
meets with hearty approval because o.
their efficiency and zeal. unquestiona
bly, no better selections could have beer
made.
After the grip, when you are veal
and "played out" Hoods Sarsapar
lila will restore your health and
strength.