Good Things
To Eat
Are to be found at our
store. We are here for bus
iness, and if you will give us
your trade you can live cheap
and well.
Our stock has been enlarg
ed and will be added to as
the demands justify. Good
Goods, Lowest Prices, Prom
pt Service and Courteous
Treatment are all we can
promise. Price our goods
and we will prove all that
we claim.
Ray mon d ’s
Grocery.
WOODRUFF CO. NEWS.
PCTBLIHHBD TBCKSDAT OT BACH WMI AT
McCROBY. ARKANSAS.
WALTER W RANEY, Editor.
Entered at the Post-Office at MoCrory
Arkansas, as Second-Class mail.matter.
June 11th, 1903.
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Announcements,
Prosecuting Attorney :
We are authorized to announce J. M. Vine
yard, of Uelena, as a candidate for the office
of Prosecuting Attorney for this, the First
Judicial District, subject to the action or the
democratic party.
The N«ws is authorized to announce R. J.
Williams of Forrest C.. j , as a candidate for
the office of Prosecuting Attorney for this,
the First Judicial District, subject to the ac
tion of the democratic party.
Circuit Court Clerk.
The News is authorized to announce Wm.
Moorman, of Augusta, as a candidate for the
office of circuit court clerk of this county sub
ject to the action of the democratic party.
County and Probate Court Clerk
We are authorized to announce F. B. Win
free, of Tip. as a candidate for the office of
county and probate court clerk of this county
subjec* to the action of the democratic party.
The News is authorized to announce Ed B.
Carl-Lee of Augusta, as a candidate for the
office of county and pronate court clerk of
this county subject to the aotion of the Dem
ocratic party.
Sheriff and Collector.
We are authorized to announce T. Eck
Simpson, of Augusta, as a candidate for the
office of sheriff and collector of this county
subject to the action of the democratic party.
The News is authorized to announce W.
R. Cain, of Augusta, as a candidate for the of
fice of sheriff and collector of this county sub
ject to the action of the democratic party.
Tax Assessor
The New# Is authorized to announce W
B. Fakes, of McCrory, as a candidate for the
office of tax assessor of this count; subject to
the action of the democratic party.
Representative .
The N«ws is authorized to announce Elmo
M. Carl-Lee of Augusta. as a candidate for
the office of representative of this county
subject to the action of the democratic party.
The News is authorized to announce R. B.
Keating. of McCrory. as a candidate for the
office of representative of this county sub
ject to the action of the democratic party.
County and Probate Judge.
The News is authorized to announce J. F.
Summers, of Autrusta. as a candidate for the
office of county and probate judge of this
county subject to the action of the democrat
party.
, The News is authorized to announce Esq.
Chas. N. Henri, of Pumpkin Bend Township,
as a candidate for the office of county and
probate judge of this county subject to the
action of the democratic party.
The News is authorized to announce Esq. S.
F. Watson, of McCrory, as a candidate for
the office of county and probate judge of
this county subject to the action of the demo
cratic party.
Treasurer.
The News is authorized to announce C. L.
Jackson, of Grays, as a candidate for the
office of Treasurer of this county subject to
the action of the democratic party.
OUR NEW SUBSCRIBERS.
Below is a list of those who
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since our last issue.
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landingham City, M. A. Roddy,
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NEW LINE OF
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LES, GLOVES, HAT
PINS and ORNA
MENTS. VEILS,
NECKWEAR, ETC.
HISS JENNIE
THOMPSON
THE SWASTIKA CLUB.
Miss Georgia Cole was hostess
of the Swastika Club, Saturday,
March, 7th. Mrs. Dilliard pre
sided over the meeting in the ab
sence of the Pres., Mrs. Carson,
she being called away on account
of the death of her father.
After a short business Eession
the following program was given.
Piano solo, Indian Summer,
Wells. Mrs. Eenry S. Taylor.
History and origin of the Swas
tika and something of the Navajo
Indians.
Miss Georgia Cole.
Piano solo, Moonlight. Moret.
Mrs. Jos. Crossett.
Reading from Hiawatha “The
Famine.”
Mrs. Ola Scales.
Vocal solo, “Love me and the
world is mine.” Wells.
Mrs. Fletcher Lewis.
Each number was enjoyed and
received hearty applause.
The following Committee was
appointed to arrauge a program
for April 4th. Mrs. Jos. Crossett,
Mrs. Ola Scales and Mrs. Beidle
raan.
The book committee reported
the books ordered, and we hope to
have them by next meeting.
Green and white were chosen as
Club colors, Violets as Club flower.
After adjournment delicious re
freshments were served, and all
enjoyed a social chat.
The parlor and reception ball
were beautifully decorated with
pot plants and immense bowls of
the modest little violet.
Master Willis Dilliard and little
Johnnie Bruce Keating were the
honored guests of the Club and
seemed to enjoy the occasion as
much as the ladies.
At a late hour each departed
with a lovely bunch of violets; the
gift of our genial hostess. Mrs.
Beidleman will be hostess of the
Club, March, 21st.
Lillian Wherry,
Press Cor.
The following resolutions were
moved and adopted by the Swas
tika Club at it’s last meeting.
Whereas, It has pleased God
in His wisdom and power to re
move from earth the father of our
highly esteemed President, Mrs.
Carson.
Therefore be it
Resolved That we extend to
Mrs. Carson our heart-felt sympa
thy in her sad bereavement, and
may Jehovah’s blessings rest upon,
and comfort her in her sorrow.
Resolved That we will do all
in our power to cheer the grief
stricken heart of our sister-mem
ber and President.
Resolved That these resolu
tions be spread upon the minutes,
and that a copy be sent to her
E. L. HAMILTON
FURNITURE AND STOVES.
COMPLETE LINE OF WINDOW SHADES
family.
Miss Brewer,
Mrs. E. T. Wherry,
Committee.
THE riUSlCIAN’S nEET AGAIN.
The Junior Musicians’ Club met
Friday afternoon, March the sec
ond in the school chapel.
A delightful programme was
rendered and we trust our visitors
enjoyed it as much as the partici
pants. The first number was
reading of history lesson “Life of
Wagner’’ by Director. Which
was followed by questions asked
on the history lesson of the pro
ceeding club meeting. Each pu
pil contributed a number and so
well did each do their part that
Mrs. Taylor’s heart and soul were
filled with jov. Let us, one and
all, strive to do our best all the
time.
The closing number, which is
always most interesting, was, the
reading of the special mention
list, as follows: Mrs. Riggs, Mrs.
Raney, Nona Raymond, Wade
Jeffries, Maynard Wherry, Paul
ine McFall, James Stoker, Mrs.
McCain, Linnie Kyle, Dane Ang
us, Mattie Wood. Mrs. Riggs re
ceived the reward card.
The club adjourned to meet
again the twenty-seventh day of
March. Ellen Lewis. Cor. Sec.
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.
By virtue of power in mo vested
as Mayor of the town of McCrory,
in the county of Woodruff and
State of Arkansas. I hereby give
notice and make proclamation that
an election will be held in such
town on Tuesday, the 7th day of
April, 1908 for the purpose of
electing the following town officers,
to wit: One Mayor, one recorder,
and five alderman.
In testimony whereof, I hereto
set my hand as such Mayor, on
the 5th day of March, 1908.
Dave Burkett, Mayor.
Notice For Publication.-Isolated Tract
Department of the Interior, United States
Land Office, Little Rock, Ark., Feb.. 38,
1908—Public land sale.
Notice is hereby riven that, as directed by
the Commissioner of the General Land Office,
under the provisions of the act of Congress ap
proved June 27. 1908 (54 Stats., 517). we will of
fer at public sule to the highest bidder at 10
o'clock, a. m , on the 11 day of April 1908, next
at this office, the following tract of land: W.
y% N. E. H Sec, 6. T. 7.N.K! W.
Any person claiming adversely the above des
cribed land are advised to file their claims or
objections on or before the time designated
for sale. H. U. Mtbks. Register.
J. E. Bunch. Receiver.
HUNTER.
I3y Our Regular Correspondent.
Hugh McConal was a business
visitor to Brinkley, recently.
Rev. Routh filled his appoint
ment in Hunter, Sunday.
Hon. Rolenson of Forrest City,
was a visitor here, Monday.
Chas. Hogan recently strained
his back which is causing him no
little trouble.
>T. R. Vineyard was talking
politics to our voters the first of
the week.
Sherman Hunt was in Fair
Oaks, Saturday, doing some tele
\ phone repairing.
And the “cat” came back—court
is over. The boys now no longer
fear the officers.
Dr. Rodgers, of Pike, Ark., is
speuding a few days with old
friends and neighbors.
Penrose station had a good rep
resentation at the speaking of
couuty candidates in this city Mon
day.
Miss Zella Hunt was in Brinkley
Saturday, having her eves treated.
We are glad to know they are im
proving.
W. A. Branson, a former citizen
of this city was here for a short
time last week. His many friends
were glad to see him.
Homer Wilson came in from
Nettleton, Saturday, returning
Sunday evening. While in the
city, he was the guest of parents.
This local item is somewhat
stale, however tis true—Bert
Bounds has the finest baby in Ark
ansas, so says Bert. Yes its a
girl.
Hon. Clyde Going spoke here
the 9th., in interest of his race for
congress.
HARNESS
REPAIRING
I have purchased
the Harness and Re
pair Shop of A. J.
Porter, formerly own
ed by W. N. Dune
hew, and am now lo
cated one door north
of Jeffries, Marsh &
Co’s, meat market
where I will be pleas
ed to do your repair
work. Your patron
age respectfully so
licited. Prompt at
tention and good
workmanship promis
ed all work brought
to my shop. Resp’t’ly,
June Dallas
McCrory,Ark.
John Dye, of Cherry Valley, has
been the guest of his son T. E.Dye,
and wife, this week.
C. W. McCrory and J. M. Hack
ney were business visitors at
Wynne, Wednesday.
Messers R. M. and Andrew Com
er andC. C. Simmons were Augusta
visitors the latter part of last week.
Did you see the lemon that
was handed “Jeffle The Second”
at Fakes’ Chapel Wednesday, by
one of the county candidates! Gee,
But it must have been sour.
Subscribe today for the Kansas
City Weekly Journal and the
Woodruff County News, both pa
pers for $1.15. This offer is good
only until April 1, after which
time no subscriptions will be ac
cepted at this very low clubbing
rate.
J. W. Mullens has moved his
family to Bald Knob where they
will make their home in the fu
ture. Mr. Mullens is a traveling
salesman and leaves our city be
cause of the better railroad con
nections in his new place of abode.
May good luck be yours, Jim.
McCRORY
riERC.
CO.
OUR
GOODS
SATISFY.
The regular Circuit Court for the
Southern District of Woodruff
County convened at Cotton Plant
Monday, March,2, with Judge Hut
ton, of Mariana, on the bench, and
J. M. Vineyard, of Helena as
special prosecuting attorney in P.R
Andrews stead. The grand and
petit juries were empaneled and
T. L. Patton was appointed fore
man of the grand jury. The court
docket was small, however there
was much for the consideration of
the grand jury. The case of Chas
Meeham, Jr, for killing Will Moore
Jr, was brought up and a bill was
found against Meehan for murder
inthe first degree.On account of the
state not being ready the trial was
postponed, and Meehan placed
under bond amounting to $5,000.00
Upon opening a tract of land
containing four blocks, east of
town, C. W. McCrory disposed
of 25 lots of same the first day,
FACT!
Needles are not sharp at
both ends. An eye is as im
portant as a point. In buy
ing don’t strive to be all
sharpness.--Judgment
ought to be at one end of
your efforts. Keep your
On our store. Our line is
the most complete in town,
Everything new; Our prices
right, and our service up to
the minute.
Wood&Son
and others are being sold rapidly.
This is merely to show the public
the manner in which our town is
growing. We hope to see several
new residences in the new opening
before the year 1909.
Senator Davis spoke last Friday i
morning in Wherry’s hall to the
largest crowd that has ever met
him in McCrorv. The room was
crowded to its fullest capacity by
voters from all parts of the country.
The Senator’s voice weakened to
such extent that he was compelled
to quit before he had spoken twen
ty minutes. Attorney General W
F. Kirby was present and made on
address of almost an hour and a
half. Mr.Kirby was applauded many
times and won hundreds of votes
with his forcible address.
To have perfect health we must
have perfect digestion, and it. is
very important not to permit of
any delay the moment the stomach
feels out of order. Take some
thing at once that you know will
promptly and unfailingly assist di
gestion. There is nothing better
than Kodol for dyspepsia, indiges
tion, sour stomach, belching of
gas and uervons headache. Kodol
is a natural digestant, and will di
gest what you eat. Sold by How
ell Drug Co.
LIST OP A PPOINTriFNTS.
The office seekers of Woodruff
county will address the people in
the interest of their respective can
didacies at the following places on
the dates mentioned opposite each.
In making up the list, the Salt
River Steamer is to leave at six
o’clock on the evening of March,
Salt River, March 25 6:00 p. m.
26th.
Ebenezer,
Cotton Plant,
Hunter,
Pumpkin Bend
Barnes,
March 5.
March 6..
March 9..
March 10.
March 11.
March 12.
March 13.
March 16.
March 17.
March 18.
March 19.
March 20,
March 23.
March 24,
White River,
Riverside,
Point,
DeView,
Wiville,
Augusta,
McCrory,
McCrory
Hotel.
FIRSTCLASS ROOMS
And GOOD FARE.
Your Patronage Re
spectfully Solicited.
MRS. JOHN C. VEAZEY. Prop.
Wanted!
To buy all kinds of Country Produce
such as Hides, Chickens, Eggs, Butter,
Vegetables, Etc. In fact, anything rais
ed on the farm in the produce line. High
est Market price paid for same.
A. J. PORTER.