WOODRUFF CO. NEWS.
ruilIJ.SH ED THURSDAY OP BACH WEEK AT
McCRORY, ARKANSAS.
Q. W. KRAHER, Editor.
Entered at the Post-Office at MeCrory.
Arkansas, as Second-Class mall matter.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
One i’ear. in advance. tl.00
Next Saturday is the meet
ing of the school patrons and it
behoves all interested in the well
fare of their children and the
comunity to be present. Direct
ors will be chosen and other bus
iness usually conducted at a
meeting of this kind.
WOODRUFF COUNTY
AND HER HUNTERS.
Joe Rooks and W. M. Mat
thews two of McCrory’s crack
hunters went after squirrels
last Thursday and returned with
a large “bunch” of them. They
get game too when they go after
it. Great is Woodruff county.
Hunters born in the woods of
Woodruff county are of few days
and full of fish stories. If his
friend can tell a larger one than
he, he lieth awake all night in
his vain endeavers to excell.
In early youth when his brain
is yet very “mushy” he hideth
himself on a dark corner of the
street, and -when he findeth
everbody about asleep, including
the “preserver of peace,” he
raiseth hell for about steen sec
onds with a small-sized, rapid
firing canon, and when the
worthy marshall who looks after
the welfare of the good citizens
is finally aroused, he maketh
long steps for his home and en
tereth the house from the rear,
while the worthy marshal look
eth in vain for the miscreant and
playeth hide-and-seek with him
self in his futile attempts at en
forcing the law.
In later years some go forth
half shot and are brought back
to their dear little wifie by one
of his good neighbors in his dog
cart—shot. He hunteth, fisheth
and fooleth around about nine
tenths of his miserable existence
starting out about half-past two
in the morning and returning
about nine o’clock in the night
accompanied by anything from
an armful of Avoodpeckers to a
couple of tame turkeys.
Yea his life is as uncertain as
the Arkansas legislature or the
county court-house, and his wife
knoweth neither the hour nor the
minute of his returning, and
contents herself punching the
fire so that when the hunter re
turns he may help himself to a
good, strong cup of coffee with
which to steady his nerves,
while his wife listens to the latest
fish story.
He riseth up in the night to
drive his neighbor’s cow out of
his garden and it takes all the
doctors in the county nine days
to pick the buckshot out of her
carcass.
He goeth forth with his gun
and gum boots and usually re
turns with them.
Great is Woodruff county and
greater are her hunters.
ANOUS—M ’CAIN.
Miss Esna E. Angus and Dr.
W. T. McCain of McCrory, were
married last Wednesday evening
at the Gaston Hotel.
The following were attendants,
Miss Mary Angus of McCrory,
Dr. L. A. Jelks, Miss Knott of
Crawfordsville, Ark. and Dr. G.
H. McCain of Coldwater, Miss.
The ceremony was impressive
ly performed by Mr. Crystal,
pastor of the Fourth and Keel
Street Christian church and was
witnessed by very few, including
some of.the relatives of the bride
and groom
Dr. MoCain is a prominent
physician of McCrory and his
bride a member of a fine old fam
' ily and a woman of great force of
character.
The above write-up appeared
in last Sunday’s Commercial Ap
peal, and voices the sentiment of i
the writer concerning the two1
parties united. Dr. McCain has
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been practicing medicine in our |
midst for the past four or five
years and his many patrons
speak for him as a complete suc
cess in his chosen profession.
He is what may be termed a
“natural born” doctor inheriting
it from his ancestors who were
also very efficient in medicine.
Doctor McCain, besides being a
good physician, is gifted with
those qualities that endear him
to the hearts of all who know him
and his friends are many.
Miss Esna Angus is the daugh
ter of one of our most highly re
spected families, Mr. and Mrs.
H. B. Angus. She is a charming
young lady possessed of all the
attributes necessary to make a
good wife.
After the ceremony the happy
couple went to Cold Water Miss.,
the old home of Dr. McCain
where they will spend a week or
two visiting Dr. McCain’s moth
er, after which they will i-£tfH¥ri
to McCrory, their future home.
May their married life be one of
bliss, may sweet messages from
the angels of happiness be re
ceived by them every day, and
may prosperity occupy a place
in their household all the days of
their lives.
TWO CRONIES.
Louin Cole and Joseph Cros
sett, two “dead game sports” of
McCrory, are very anxious that
their names appear in print in
each issue of the News and being
of a pleasant disposition they
say that they don’t care whether
it appears in connection with a
horse race, or free-for-all fight.
They recently informed us that
if they couldn’t do anything bad
enough to create any excitement
or good enough to cause com
ment as to their heroic actions
for a column writeup, they would
write an article which would
mention them even if they had
to pay for it. They have just re
ceived the terms and at present
are figuring as to whether they
want to use the entire space each
week or only one page. We hope
they will soon decide. Their
actions if minutely chronicled
would no doubt make interesting
reading matter, and a volumn
could be written weekly of their
doings, providing the volumn
was not too large.
Mr. Cole holds the champion
ship of the county for waiting
longest between thinks. There
is no man between Kootenai and
Galveston who can wait as long
between thinks as Mr. Cole, but
Mr. Cole never boasts of this.
A great many times when peo
ple think Mr. Cole is thinking he
is not thinking at all, but just
joshing. He was born some 22
years since and is still alive.
There is only one thing the mat
ter with Louin, he will “howell”
about things whether there is
cause for it or not, but that is
his failing and he can’t help it.
Joseph Crossett, like all great
men, has his failings. A game
of football, baseball, or a prize
fight is liable to catch him. The
fact that his trousers are at
times rolled up at the bottom
does not indicate that it is rain
ing in London, but that he has
bought a new pair and is waiting
for them to bag at the knees.
There is no one, not even Louin,
who can beat Joseph “howell
ing.” Joseph’s range is very
good and any old place will do to
howl. Sometimes he indulges
in this at a river-side and some
times on the railroad. He
makes trips every once in a
while to neighboring towns, but
that’s “his business. ”
Hunter.
By Our Regular Correspondent.
Geo. Wood moved over on his
new farm last week.
We had a nice rain Sunday and
crops are now looking nice.
Mrs. Zimmerman left for
Jonesboro to visit her sister.
E. Brenaman had a steer killed
by the railroad train Saturday
night, it being the firstone killed ;:
bhis season. <
Dr. Hamilton went to Wynne
Sunday night.
Master Joe Phillips went to
Clarendon Tunday to visit his
sister Mrs. Ed Holman.
Herbert Toney a land agent
from Illinois, was down on busi
ness one day last week.
Cape Holmes must be going
into the wolf business. He
caught seven one day last week.
H. P. Pearson the Buckeye
mower agent was in Hunter Fri
day and put up a mower and
rake for Elmar Brenamun.
’Squire Ward, while out in the
woods with his team, ran against
a dead tree knocking the tree
down. The tree in falling struck
his horses and mashed Ward’s
foot. The horses were uninjured.
The base-ball fever is on sure
enough now. The Hunter boys
played Rabbit Ridge and were
beaten, the score standing 23 to
48 in favor of Rabbit Ridge. I
suppose they will play again next
Saturday.
While getting a load of hay at
Mr. Freeman’s barn Mr. Hear
ley’s team ran away. Otis
McConnel and Willie Sharp, be
ing on the wagon at the time,
were thrown to the ground but
escaped injury.
Tip.
By Our Regular Correspondent.
Owing to dry weather late cot
ton is not coming up.
Esq. Hunnicutt of Wiville was
in our neighborhood last week.
Rev. S. L. Cochran filled his
appointment here Sunday even
ing.
Mr. T. B. and C. C. of Tip are
known on the Bayou as onion
heads.
We had some rain Sunday
morning but not enough to do
any good.
W. L. Melton was down from
Augusta Sunday. On business
of course.
Misses Edna Wafford and Ma
mie Bass were over home “across
the bayou” Sunday.
Mrs. Jennie Wise of Batesville
has been visiting several days
among relatives here.
Will Kirksey is back with us
again. I reckon he thinks “old
Woodruff” is good enough for
him.
Mrs. E. L. Woodruff and fami
ly of near Grays have been visit
ing among relatives and friends
here for several days.
School meeting will be held
next Saturday evening at the
school house. All patrons of the
school are requested to be pres
ent.
WIVILLE.
By Our Regular Correspondent.
Mr. Burris of DeView, was in
town Saturday.
Esq. Berry of Cache river was
in town Monday.
Paul Martin of Howell, was on
our streets Friday.
Mrs. Dr. Whidon’s brother
was here last week.
Mrs. R. T. Martin of Howell,
was in town Thursday.
Harry Walker and wife of
McCrory are in the city this
week.
The young folks had a hop last
Friday night. A large crowd
was present.
Miss Eddie Reaneau and Miss
Honeycutt were seen on our
streets this week.
Mrs. W. E. Matkin of this
place made a business trip to
Augusta the past week.
The “what-is-it” of the Choc
taw passed through Wiville Fri
day enroute for Newport.
Mrs. Ed Marsh, father, and
mother are visiting friends and
relatives in this community.
Mr. and Mrs. Farris of Munn
■ord. Tenn., are visiting their
laughter Mrs. E. D. Marsh.
Instead of Mr. Nyeet of the
Bayou being in town recently as
the News had it, we wish to cor
rect the mistake: it was Wyeet.
We stated in the News a short
time since that the Sunday
school was prepareing for child
ren’s day services. But we learn
that there will be no services of
this kind.
Mr. Clop Hudgins of this place
will leave here Wednesday for
Oklahoma City. He will meet
W. S. Banks and then proceed
on a trip to Mexico. Wre wish
them a pleasant trip.
W. L. Banks left here last
Wednesday to be gone three
months, traveling over Mexico.
He is a close abserver and we ex
pect to have the present history
and condition of Mexico told us
day by day when he returns.
Grays.
By Our Regular Correspondent.
Business is very dull now.
Mr. Joe Johnson was in town
Saturday.
Mr. Will Melton was here
Monday.
Quite a crowd attended the
baptizing at Cache river Sunday
afternoon.
We still hear some of the farm
ers complaining of poor stands
of cotton and corn.
Mrs. Mamie and Miss Mattie
More of Augusta are visiting
friends near town this week.
Wonder if Mr. W. M. Comer
intends to consume all of that
meat and lard alone. We can’t
think so.
Mr. J. P. House our road
commissioner was here last
week looking after the roads.
We hope and believe Mr. House
will see that our roads are kept
in better condition.
A few days ago a most charm
ing young lady proposed to one
of our old baclielar friends.
He being very timid and the
proposal so unexpected that he
refused. We are afraid he miss
ed a chance of a lifetime.
DeVIew.
By Our Regular Correspondent
A. J. Black lias been quite sick
this week.
John Shearer spent Sunday
with G. Stark.
J. S. Haggard made a week’s
visit to Wynne.
Mrs. C. M. Crossett is on the
sick list this week.
Rev. Cochran gave a lecture on
New Orleans Sunday nigo t.
Walter Thompson who had a
case of measels is able to be out
again.
Rev. Young of Batesville,
preached for us Friday and Sat
urday night.
We are glad to see Galin Mc
Murtry back again among his
many friends.
Lee Black came up from Texas
today to attend the bedside of
his father A. J. Black, who is
quite ill.
Albert S. Thompson DeView’s
popular and hustling merchant
was in town this morning.
J. W. Byler, representing the
Peter’s Shoe Company of St.
Louis was in our city this week.
Born to the wife of W. H. Jim
erson a girl baby Tuesday morn
ing, May 14, 1901. Mother and
babe doing well.
Several items of news have
been crowded out of this issue.
Look for them next week.
Prof. W. W. Baker was in our
city this week.
Rev. Browning of Wynne, de
livered an able discourse to our
people Monday night.
McCrory’s sports who enjoy a
good game of croquet can now
get a chance at the game. Mis*
Lizzie Crossett has kindly offered
the use of the lawn north of the
Crossett residence for this pur
pose, where the ground is al
ready put in condition. This is
a very desirable place, being
underneath some excellent oak
trees the shade of which covers
the entire ground.
WE ARE STILL SELLING
Best Flour, 2nd patent, 3,65
Number S Plows 2.00
Lion Coffee per lb. . 12\
Scans Tomatoes, .25
Best Flour, 1st patent, 8.90
Poney Steel Plows, 1.90
Be.st Leaf Tobacco perl-b. .25
Arbuckle Coffee, per lb .12\
Ladies’ Shoes, .75 to 1.00
New stock of Stone Chums. Everything low for CASH.
New stock dried fruit. Large stock .Mason's fruit Jars.
Fresh stock of Amunition, Loaded Shells of all kinds, Pre
serves i n buckets a ndja rs, coun try dried peaches, per lb. . 00
California evaporated peaches, per lb. .10. Choice pure
Molasses, Socts per gallon. Calico 5cts per yard. 1 am
agent for Peter’s Diamond brand Shoe.
JOHN SHEARER,
HcCrory and DeView, Ark.
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in my line.
I handle all sizesof Glass, Picture Frames, and
all kinds of Undertaker Goods. Satisfaction
guaranteed in everything.
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Professional Cards.
DR. L. A. JELKS,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
McCRORY, - - - AUK.
Ofllce next door west of E. L. Hamilton's
furniture store. I will be found at my ofllce
day or night.
DR. W. T. flcCAIN,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
McCRORY. ... AUK.
Ofllce corner Maine staeet and Edmonds Av
enue. Will answer all calls day and uigbt.
E. C. KRAMER,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
McCrory, Arkansas
Will practice In all the courts of the First
Judicial District. Will write risks iu towu or
in the country against loss by Ore, lightning or
cyclones. I represent the best Fire-Insurance
companies in the United States.
Waverly Hotel.
mhs. l. m ’fall, prop.
McCrory, - Arkansas.
Centrally located. Convenient to depot.
Porter meets all trains. Your patronage
solicited.
R. L. Johnson.
CONTRACTOR & BUILDER.
Plans and si>ee ideations given for all kinds
of building. All work guaranteed to give sat
isfaction, at reasonable piices, I do every
thing usually done by a first-class carpenter
such as building houses, mill-righting and
moving houses.
CARL-LEE & SUMMERS
ATTORNEYS- AT-LA W
Augusta, . . . Arkans*
Will practice in all courts of the State.
W. T. RANEY,
TONSORIAL ARTIST.
Does a general barbering business,
work guaranteed strictly ilrst-class in ev:
particular. Transient custom solicited. C.
tomary prices. On Edmonds Avenue op
site H. Arnof.
MCCBOBT. .... AKKANSi.
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It will be money to all who need
Tombstones, Marble and Monu
ments to see my designs and prices
before you buy.
J. H. Barrentine, DeView, Ark.
Airent for
W B BRADBERRY, Holly Springs, Miss
See or write
W. H. JlMERSON,
M’CRORY, - - ARKAKS.
about Tombstones or Monuments. Here
sents Morris Uros., Memphis. Tenn., one of
largest manufactory of the kind In the sou- ..
and will make close prices.
IRON nOUNTAIN ROUTE TIME TABU:.
GOING EAST.
Passsenger No. 160 arrives MeCrory, 4:iS a r -
No. 154 " “ IMOa. :..
GOING WEST.
Passenger No. 153 arrives MeCrory. 11:40 a
No. 150 “ ■* 10:.T1 p :
This is the time of year when
our citizens should clean up their
yards and prepare for summer.
The graves should be looked
after and lots cleaned and flow
ers planted. It is a general rule
that some citizens neglect this,
not that they do not respect the
dead, but get into a carleess rut
and put off from day to day what
ought to be done. We have a
nice cemetery, and if everyone
did his duty toward beautifying
it we could have one to be proud
of. In nearly every cemetery
can be found graves hid from
view by weeds and grass, tomb
stones neglected and in some
cases lying down and almost
covered with earth, suiii.
mounds that could be improi
by placing a few buckets
wheelbarrows of dirt on the
graves trampled on because th
can not be found for weeds;, >
It you have any relatives
friends buried in our cernet
it should be your desire to me
their resting place look as cl<
and respectful as possible,
course there are some who tat:
pride in having their lots cleai
and planted in nice shrubb<
and flowers and these have \
respect and esteem of all a
should be an incentive to tin
who have neglected this im po:
ant duty.