THE HOME NEWS
EDITED IN THE INTEREST OF McCRORY AND WOODRUFF COUNTY
I VOLUME 2.
McCRORY, ARKANSAS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY, 2, 1917
NUMBER 27
Four Wire Fence Law Has Been
Introduced by Woodruff Solon
House Bill No. 287 by Mathis
of Woodruff Introduced
and Is Read Twice
Hon. Ross Mathis, of Cotton Plant, Our Representative,
Has Introduced a Bill In the Legislature Making
Four Wires a Legal Fence
BILL APPLIES
TO ONLY ONE
TOWN SHIP
People of Caney Township Ask
for and Will Probably Se
cure Law Preventing
Hogs Running
at Large
A bill known as House Bill No.
287 has been introduced in the
lower house of the Arkansas
legislature by Hon. Ross Mathis
of Cotton Plant, our Representa
tive, which provides that four
wires shall constitute a lawful
fence in Woodruff County.
The Bill applies to Caney Town
ship. only, and is similar to the
four wire fence law now in effect
in Cotton Plant, Garden and
Point Townships. Ex-Represen
tative J. T. Angelo passed a bill
in the legislature of 1915 which
provided that four wires should
constitute a legal fence in Garden
and Point Townships.
rrom the report printed in
Friday’s Arkansas Gazette it was
supposed that the Bill introduced
Thursday by Mr. Mathis applied
to the whole county and it caused
juuch discussion and some few
eated arguments here, but after
calling the Woodruff Solon over
ong distance, we \^ere informed
hat the measure applies to Caney
township, only, and that he had
oen petitioned by a majority of
e v°ters in that territory to
Pass the above bill.
. V A- Rachels of Marianna
as here Thursday the guest of
suiece, Mrs. J. W. Barrentine.
The Reasons Why
We want play apparatus on
our schoolground —
(1) Because it will aid in dis
cipline.
(2) Because a child cannot
thrive well without play.
(3) Because all work and no
play makes Jack a dull boy.
(4) Because fche pupils have
nothing to entice them out into
the care of the greatest physi
cians in all the world—fresh air,
sunshine and exercise.
(5) Because our present sys
tem of heating and cleaning the
schoolrooms accumulates, by
reason of the crowed conditions,
dangerous impurities, the effect
of which can* be counteracted
only out of doors.
(6) Because it will be a stimu
lus to the minds of the pupils,
resulting in an increase of learn
ing.
(7) Because vigorous pupils
will be vigorous citizens—and
vigorous citizens are the bul
work of the nation.
If you need dental work don’t
fail to see Dr. Thompson of
Wynne at the Wyaverly Hotel.
He will remain in McCrory all
next week. See him now. It Adv
Mr. C. M. Crossett has traded
his house and lot on the corner
in front of Riggs Brothers shop,
to Mr. H. P. Riggs, for his home
in the Johnson - McDaniel addi
tion and has sold the Riggs home
to Tax Assessor Edgar Miller.
Mr. R. A. Drewery received a
fine thorobred Jersey cow from
Tennessee this week for which
he paid $100.00. He went to
Memphis last week and made
the purchase. Mr. J. H. Cros
sett also has a fine cow shipped
from the same farm.
Materna-Johnson
Married: Mr. Henry C. Ma
terna, 23, of Morton, to Miss
Lottie M. Johnson, 19, of Mc
Crory, Thursday, February 1,
1917, at 3:30 o’clock, p. m.
The ceremony was said at the
home of the bride’s parents, Mr.
and Mrs. R. L. Johnson, who re
side about one mile north-east of
town, the Rev. F. A. Lark, pas
tor of the Methodist church,
officiating.
Only a few immediate friends
and relatives witnessed the cere
mony and the happy couple left
immediately for Memphis where
they will spend a short time, af
ter which they will be at home at
Morton, Arkansas.
The groom is a popular young
rice grower of this county and it
was at his home town where he
met his bride a couple of years
ago when she taught school
there. The bride is one of our
most highly respected young la
dies and The News joins the
many friends of both parties in
extending hearty congratula
tions.
Tip News
Verley Moffitt is ill with the
measles.
Mr. W. H. Burns is building a
bungalow on the Sturdivant farm.
Mr. Peck Henard will work
for Mr. Neal McCue this season.
Miss Lossie Matlock visited
Miss Velma Burns Saturday
night.
Doc Collier and George Stanfil
were walking around for their
health Sunday.
Mr. Bud Matlock has gone to
Paris, Texas, where he will make
his future home.
Mr. Lawrence Collier gave a
dinner the 25th in honor of his
baby’s 6th birthday.
Prof. H. T. Manley visited
Chappel Grove Saturday night
and had charge of the singing
class.
Mrs. R. J. Remley, of Monti
cello, (nee Miss Effie Dunlap of
Brinkley,) was the pleasant guest
of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jimerson
and family Thursday.
OLD LANDMARK BURNS
Residence of A. F. Maberry Near Cotton
Plant Destroyed by Fire.
Cotton Plant, Jan. 29.—The
residence of A. F. Maberry, five
miles west of this city, a land
mark of this section, burned last
night. It was colonial in struc
ture. The fire occurred about 7
o’clock, and was caused by an
overheated stove in the bathroom.
Most of the furniture was saved.
—Arkansas Gazette, Jan. 30.
Cotton Plant S. I. A. Busy
Cotton Plant, Jan. 28.—A vic
crola concert was given yesterday
afternoon at the high school un
der the direction of the S. I. A.,
which has done much for the
schools of this city. Drinking
fountains are to be installed at
an early date, and a stereopticon
will be acquired. The high school
auditorium, now has one of the
most up-to-date stages for enter
tainments in eastern Arkansas.
Good Roads Association
County Judge A. L. Hutchins
has issued a call for a meeting to
be held in McCrory next Monday,
February 5, at one o’clock for
the purpose of organizing a
Woodruff County Good Roads
Association and considering ways
and means of securing better
roads. He requested that all
who may be interested please
attend.
Mules Coming Feb. 10
I will have a car of good Miss
ouri mules at McCrory, Saturday,
February 10. Wait and see them
before you buy. It Adv
J. F. Morgan.
METHODIST CHURCH
You are welcome to our ser
vices Sunday morning and even
ing and we cordially invite you
to come.
F. A. Lark, Pastor.
Married: Mr. Emsley Gaddis,
age 22, and Miss Annie Bennett,
age 15, of Langton, Feb. 1, 1917.
Rev. H. T. Raney, officiating.