The Russellville Democrat., 1893-10-05

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 --Rey. l.. J. Hcarou delivered an im- pressiye and etlifying lecture on the Worlds Fair to large and appreciatiye audience at the courthouse last Thurs day evening. It is probable that Mir. 1 IIearon will deliver his lecture at Clarks- vile and other points.
 Why do you wait, dear brother for the umbrella tramp to get that old um- brella mended. Take it to Miller Bros. and get it done up in first-class shape. They also do all kinds of mending, var nishing and upholstering
 --The recent rains have seriously damaged the cotton crop throughout this section. Farmers from every por- ton of the county are complaining and in some localities the situation is de- scribed as decidedly gloomy. The dam age has resulted from sprouting of seed in the bolls and stain.
 Hall < Smith, the stove repairers, will sell you q new stove and take yeS.r old stove in part pay. or tlsey will come to your house and repair your old stove, either in town or in the country Call and see them or write.
 Young men's prayer meeting will meet next Monday evening at o'clock at the Baptist church. Subject Faith in Christ, what is it? Rom, , :22; Eph. 3:17-21 "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye being root ed and grounded in love-" Warren Ferguson leader.
 The Little Rock weekly Gazette is now published twice-a-week at the old price of $1.00 per year and at that rate ought to secure q largely increased subscription list. If you are not taking it let us send in your subscription.
 Superintendent R. J. Wilson of the Cumberland Presbyterian Sunday School recently offered S2.50 prize for the best summary of the life and work of Premier Gladstone by the pupils of his school under fourteen. The prize was won by Master Walter Wilkey, son of Jeweler H. c. Wilkey.
 Mrs. T. $. Hawkins. Chattanooga, Tenn, says: "SHIL0H'S NITALIZER best remedy for q debilitated system ever used.' For Dyspepsia, Liver or Kidney trouble. 75cts. Sold by WM. BROOKS.
 --Mr. George A. Stone, bank examiner for this district, was in the city this week and made an official investigation of the financial condition of the First National Bank. He found everything in correct shape, and compimented the officials upon having weathered the financial storm so successfully.
 --The cheapest rate yet secured to Chicago is now in effect. On the 9th, 7th and sth of October round trip tickets from Russellyille to Chicago will be sold for $15.s5, being trifle over cent per mile. Tickets good till Oct. IS. This will be the last cut rate and positively the last grand chance to see Chicago and the Fair at minimum price. R. J. Wilson has magnificent stock of new goods consisting of plain and fancy dress goods, domestics, ginghams, notions, boots and shoes, hats, clothing, furnishings, etc. His opening on Tues day was attended by great many peo- pie all of whom were pleased with the taste displayed in the arrangement of his stock
 --J. w. Hampton and son of Mrs. Broadhurst fell from the belfry of the new Methodist chueh one day last week and were badly hurt. They were paint ing the belfrv and defective scatford caused the accident. Mr. Hampton's cheek bone was fractured, and his arm injured. The boys left leg was broken.
 We are glad to hear of the success in the Strip of Paul Winsett, Robert Chasteen and Mark Moseley, all former citizens of Russellyille. MT. Winsett holds undisputed possession of a quarter section near Prior, while Messrs. Chas- teen and Moseley succeeded in getting elected to lucrative municipal positions in the city of Perry.
 Alexander & Dowdy are daily open ing new invoices of goods purchased expressly for the fall and winter trade. Their stock is complete in all depart ments and buyers are requested to call and examine. Their salesmen are at tentiye and polite, and withal the Racket offers inducements no one should fail to take advantage of.
 MT. T. NJ. Neal has been elected Teller of the First National Bank of Russellyille and entered upon his duties Monday. Mr. Neal is we'll known to all our people, is deservedly popular, and the First National is to be congratulated upon this acquisition to it's official force. Mir. Neal's family arrived from Morrill, ton last week. They occupy the Harrell residence, on River steet.
 --Rev. II. B. Miner late pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Clarksville has been called to the pastor ate of the church at sherman, Texas, and will leave with lis family next week for his new field of labor. He is an earnest jealous and hard-working christian gentleman, and an effective laborer in the Masters vineyard. We wish him God speed in his new home,
 -The committee of awards in the harness and saddlery exhibit at the Worlds Fair awarded medal to J. A. .Iamison for his harness saddle. Awards l were made to Illinois, New Jersey, | England, Ireland and Russia, but this one was the only one awarded in this department to Arkansas. MT. Jami- l son was not expecting the distinction and was as much surprised as his friends, who are heartily congratuladng him upon his success.
 The Weimer Drug Co. is going to keep the most complete stock Tn the country. If YOU want anything go there and you will besure to find it, but don't forget your money. Nothing will be allowed to leave the house before being paid for, but lower prices than any one else is the motto of the concern.
 The Pope county ex-eonfederates who attended the reunion at Benton vile returned home last Saturday brim fnll of gratitude and enthusiasm for the liberal and wholesouled people Of Ben tonville and Benton county. Fully l0,- 900 ex-soldiers were present for three days and the occasion was grand sue cess. The principal speakers were Sem ator Berry, Gen. Cabell and Dr. Dabney of Virginia. who was stonewall Jack sons chaplain during the war. Hot Springs was selected as the place for