The Russellville Democrat., 1893-01-26

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 An exchange thus paragraphs fla miliar passage of scripture to give point to crisp item of interest to the public: There is more joy in a printing office over one sinner who pays in advance for his paper and abuses the editor every day than over ninety and nine who bor- row the paper and sing its praises with out contributing cent to keep 1t go- ing.v
 Are you in it |? says the TOOTH. Don't you hear me 1? says the nerve. By -, but I'll knock you both out, says the owner. The contract is mine says Dr. Hopkins, the proprietor of the Russell vile dental parlor. Never put off hav- ing your teeth fixed until they ache. It is bad policy.
 Last Friday morning the mercury marked four degrees below zero, the coldest weather experienced in this sec ton for many years. The snow-coyer- ed ground and frozen streams caused business of all kinds to be suspended. By Saturday the weather moderated, the snow rapidly melted away, and as we write the bright sunshine, the balmy air and singing birds remind us of geni- al springtime.
 We gave notice that all accounts and notes must be settled either with new note or cash by Jan. 18th. We are sor- " to say that we still have a good many customers that have not settled, we do not want to put these matters into judge ments but we will be forced to do so un- less you fix your matters up. Love X Roys Hdw. Co.
 Our esteemed friend Dr. J. F. M. Tate and his good wife, now living at Hattieville, Conway county, are receiv- ing the earnest felicitations of their many friends over the presentation of a fine son and heir which occurred about the first inst The doctor says thls is a New Years gift of which any father might well feel proud. We hope the little fellow may live to witness innu- merable happy New Years.
 H. C. WiIkey, the Jeweler, has made the business of spectacle and eye glass fitting a especial 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 if not suited it will cost you nothing.
 An Epworth League was organized at the Methodist church recently with the following officers: Mrs. Emma O'Neil president Ed N. Sweet first vice. president. Miss Rose Jamison second Miss Amanda Young third vice-president, James Ferguson secretary, Warren Ferguson assistant secretary and Miss Jonnie Rollow treas- urer. The new society has member ship of about forty. Meeting are held Sunday afternoons.
 The First National Bank, Russellville, Ark, with capital of $50,000 full paid, and surplus of 5000, and cautious and management, solicits the accounts of firms and individuals, prom ising safe depository for any funds committed to it's charge. Its vault and money chest is the latest and best, fire proof and burglar-proof, and every of ficial who handles any funds is under heavy bond.
 Station Agent 0. M. Ellsworth left last week for an extended trip to St. Louis, Chicago and other points, intend- ing to combine business with pleasure and much needed recreation. He will be able to give capitalists pointers on profitable investments in this section, and it is quite likely he will accomplish a good deal in this direction for Russell vile during his absence. While he is gone Mir. A. c. Wallace will attend to his duties at the station.
 The Mail notes the fact that Atkins has been cut off from telegraphic commit nication with the outside world by or der of George Gould who seeks to cur tail expenses by discontinuing offices of a certain grade. This is severe blow to the business interests of our sister town, and one we trust Mir. Gould will have the good judgement to make a. mends for at an early day. All Atkins is kicking vigorously because of the out rage, and we don't blame them.
 Catarrh in the head is a constitu tional disease, and requires a con stitutional remedy like Hoods Sar- saparilla, to effect cure.
 --Secrat Bros. of Kansas City, the largest dealers in coal in Missouri, have leased the Sweet mine, formerly operat- ed by Hopkins & O., and placed in charge as superintendent, Mir. James who is practical and exper- fenced miner, perfectly familiar with every detail of the work. New and i'm machinery will be put in, and day and night shifts of workmen em- ployed. The same firm has an option on 600 acres adjoining the present lease, and prospect shaft is being put down on the Bud Henry place. The coming spring and summer promises to witness marked activity in the Pope county coal fields.
 Bell Bros. of Potts Station announce in this issue the removal of their stock of goods to this place February lst. They will occupy the building in which Potts, Garden & Co. have been doing business, and in copartnership with W. E. Prnitt of this place, will keep a full line of dry goods and groceries. The business will be in charge of Messrs. W. F. and St. Clair Bell and w. E. Pruitt, active, young business men, well and favorably known to the trading public, who expect to secure patronage by merit ing it and hustling for it. The DEMO- GRAF welcomes the new firm to Russell vile, and wishes for it successful bus mess career.
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