City Undertaker;
Has For Sale All Sizes and Kinds of
COFFINS & CASKETS.
BURIAL ROBES. Any kind of work done in my line on
short notice. Book-cases, Desks, Tables, Benches,
Picture-frames, etc.
H. T, Raney,
McCrory, Ark.
School-books bought and sold
at the News office.
Col. John Shearer visited Mem
phis and St. Louis last week.
Mr. Daniel, of Eight Miles, was
in to see the News man Satur
day.
Mr. Ford will be here next
Monday if it doesn’t rain. Cloudy
weather does not interfere.
Mr. Lippman of^Oliphant, was
in town the first of the week vis
itiog his sister, Mrs. M. H. Pat
terson.
Dr. J. B. Neal and Mr. and
Mrs. F. E. Taylor attended the
meeting of the Grand Lodge of
Masons at Little Rock last week.
As their is practicall.v'no,inter
est manifested in the obtaining
of subscribers to the News for
the Prizes offered, we hereby
withdraw said offers.
Have Ford, the photographer,
take your picture on next Mon
day. That will be his last day in
town unless business is a great
deal better than it has been.
We are very thankful to those
that have paid their subscription
account with the News. Now a
gentle reminder to our other
friends. Last year was a rather
hard year and we did not expect
many to settle, we knew it wasn’t
made. This year, it was made
and we kindly ask each one in
arrears to remember the News.
We are needing the money and
“a friend in need is a friend iu
deed.”
THE
IRON MOUNTAIN
ROUTE
FOR MEMPHIS,
And all points East and South
east.
FOR ST. LOUIS,
And all points North and
Northwest.
FOR ElTTLE ROCK,
And points in Arkansas and
Texas and the great. Southwest.
I7*?™ Elegant Day Coaches, Re
lining Chair Cars, seats free
Pullman Buffet Sleepers no
ail Through Trains.
H. C. Townsend,
Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Agt.,
St. Louis, Mo.
E. Edwards, Local Agent,
McCrory, Arl
Fresh flour for saleatC. L. Jones.
BobCrossett was in town last
Sunday.
Dr. L. A. Jelks made a flying
trip to Memphis Tuesday.
Rev. H. T. Raney closed a very
successful year’s work at Grays
last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Snapp, of Fitz
hugh, were up last Sunday visit
ing the family of Maj. C. W, Me
Crory.
George Washington Barber
can now be found at the post
office with his hatchet and Cher
ry Tree, ready to serve Uncle
Sam’s patrons.
Quite a number of the children
enjoyed themselves at the birth
day party given by Mr. and Mrs.
A. J. Marsh in honor of their
daughter,Myrtle.
For Sale Cheap for cash or
with half down and monthly pay
ments my dwelling and four lots
in McCrory. Wrile or call on
Mrs. J. B. Kittrell, Augusta, Ark.
The following have favored the
News since the last issue: Harry
Mann, J. L. Hartwiclr, A. E. Bur
rows, J. G. Dupree. C. W. Stan
ford, W. H. Jackson, A. C. Lew
is, W. E. Jelks, Mrs. Berta Ter
vy, and J. R. Clghorn.
McCrory enjoyed a splendid
Thanksgiving sermon by the
pastor and an excellent talk by
Bro. Johns. Bro. Taylor’s socie
ty of “Sir Knights of Kindness”
was present. Each member
wearing the regalia of the order.
The object'of the order is to set
the boys on the right track to
make honorable men.
Mathews &|Lansford.
BLACKSMITH & WOOD
WORK x\l \N.
SEWING MACHINES, GUNS,
CLOCKS UEPAIHED.
OLD FUNITURE RE
PAIRED and PAINTED.
made to look Lite A W.
McCrory, At" .
* Mr. Raspberry came to the
News office Monday and inform
ed us under oath that he had cul
tivated two acres and a half in
cotton this year. That there had
been gathered from said piece of
kind three bales of cotton and
there is at least one bale yet un
picked. He says these are facts
and that tickles us. But Wood
ruff eountyjsoil has never been
permitted to show itself.
TO THE COTTON GROWERS:
+ + + + *5* >*v.
I am prepairo'd to do yoar GINNING and WRAP
I NG at 50 cents per hundred. Good service and
prompt attention '-e given to all my customers.
I am also prepare to do your GRINDING. I ask you to come
and investigate my wo.«c for yourself. I have one of the best and
cleanest GINS in the county. I solicit a share of your patronage.
JOHNSON, HcCrory, Ark.
£. H. CONNER. PRESIDENT
F. H. KITTRELL. VICE PRES
WOODRUFF COUNTY BANK
CAPITAL $25,000.00
ATTmTSTA ABK_
Solicits your account and offers the same Courtesy to
the smallest depositor that is given to the largest.
Will cheerfnlly attend to any business with Connty
Officers for our friends.
T. E, BONNER, Cashier.
[■H I » »»♦»♦♦♦»♦<************
Read our adds. They are your
best friends.
Mr. T. M. Buster, of River
side, was in town! Wednesday.
A picture of yourself will be a
fine Xmas Present. Have Ford
to make you a dozen.
Attorneys Summers and An
drews, of Augusta, were in town
Wednesday taking depositions.
The Stewarts of the church
please meet at 2 p. m. Saturday,
the 29 to make final settlement.
Let all be present.
Miss Laura Raspberry, who
was visiting her father and oth
er relatives, returned to her home
at Crawfordsville Wednesday.
—The elocution class under the
excellent tutorship of Mrs. M. H.
Patterson, will give an enter
tainment at the hall Friday night
Dec. 19tb.
Edgar Pritchett visited New
ix>rt Tuesday. He saw Boyd at.
his post of duty at Auvergne.
Boyd expressed himself as be
ing well pleased with his new po
sition.
L. M. Pettit, now of Schofner’s
Switch, visited his girl at Searcy
Sunday and Monday and home
folksa little while Tuesday morn
ing, returning to his duties on
the Choctaw going north Tues
day morning.
Mr. Ford ,the wrell known Au
gusta Artist can be found at his
tent in McCrory next Mopday
which will very likely be his last
day. He has been doing a good
busiuess of late and for fear that
bad weather will soon set in and
cause him to discontinue his vis
its, you had better have your pic
ture taken while you have an op
portunity.
On last Sunday night, Mr.
James Johnson, ofiCotton Plant,
lead our fair and accomodating
assistant Post Mistress, Misf
Josie Arigus.-to the hymeneal al
ter. The ceremony was perform
ed at Cotton Plant, the home oi
the groom. On Monday morn
ing, she returned home to Mc
Crory, getting ready to move
to Cotton Plant. The News and
all their innumerable friends
wish for them all the sweets and
comforts of life. May God’s
richest benedictions rest upon
them throughout the ceaseless
ages of eternity.
1 '
Mrs. Laura S. Webb,
life which
m Uti approaching. I aetlcad Wtae
ef Cared, and decided to fry a bat.
I
experienced game rantf the
M I keptMtaktogttfer
and new t
with m pate and I thaU take It art and
a* mw aatfi I hava pasead tha dbnax.**
disordered
Female
airana. tolling of the vomb and
ovarian troubles do not wear off.
They follow a woman to the change
of life. Do not wait but take Wine
of Cardui now and avoid the trou
ble. Wine of Cardui never fails
to benefit a suffering woman of
anj age. Wine of Cardui relieved
Hia. Webb when she waa in dan
ger. When you come to the change
of life Mrs. Webb's letter will
mean more to you than it does
now. But 70a may now avoid the
suffering she endured. Druggists
sell |l bottles of Wine of Cardui.
[NEO'CARDU
John Phillips’
UP-TO-DATE
Shaving and hair
cutting Parlor:
Satisfaction guaranteed; at the
old stand. CALL ON ME.
McCrory.Arkansas.
DcsiaNS
Copyriqmts Ae.
Anyon* ••ndtn* * (ketch and description may
talakly aaaartaln oar opinion fraa wbathar aa
Invention la probably patantabla. Communis*
Uona atrlatly eonfldanttal. Handbook on Patents
aant fraa. Oldest aaenay for aaeortnc patanta.
PatanU taken through Hun A Co. raoatTt
Vestal Hotter, without charge, la the
Scientific American.
A handsomely tlluttrated weekly. I-argeet atr
enlatlon of any aolentlfle Journal. Terms. ** a
! four months. Ik Mid by all newsdaala
*OSsMI
Mrs. Dr. Wortham visited
Wynne Wednesdap.
After a short visit to home
folks here, Miss Ellen Atkinson
returned to her studies.
Mrs. Berta Terry, of Forrest
City, was in town Wednesday
shaking hands with her many
friends.
Mrs. J, W. Wilder returned
home Wednesday from Wynne,
where she spent several pleas
ant days visiting.
Rev. F. E. Taylor, wife and
daughter Miss Edna, Mr. and
Mrs. John Phillips, Miss Cora
Phillips, Capt. Charles Daily and
the News man gave thanks at the
home of our friend, W. C. Boyd
on Thursday, Thanks-giving day.
To make a long story short, we
enjoyed one of the most sump
tous dinners ever prepared by
human hands.
H. T. Bradford, our state Com
missioner of Mines Manufacture
and Agriculture, is desirous of
increasing the exhibits of the
agricultnral and manufacturing
interests of this county. Now is
the time for our farmers to send
Mr. Bradford samples of noto
riety. Samples sent should have
his name, the name of the article
sent and the post office address.
The Department will pay the ex
press. Send your fine speci
mens direct to H. T. Bradford.
Little Rock, Ark.
On last Wednesdary evening,
a beautiful double wedding took
place at 8 o’clock at the Metho
dist church in Augusta. The
contracting parties were Mr. Ar
thur Rushing to Miss Willie
Booker Roddy and Mr. William
Norton Jones to Miss Beatrice
Berry Roddy. This was one of
the most brilliant weddings that
ever God smiled His blessings
upon in Woodruff county. The
News and their many friends
trust that the realities of this
life may be heroically met and
crowned by the Prince of Peace
with the eternal trophies of om
nipotence.
uu
Wanted |
at once 500 men, women and
__children |1
to call and look over the neatest, most complete
STOCK in Woodruff Co.
Dress Goods
NICE, STYLISH,-GOOD; Albatross Flannels, Pa
ris Waisting, Amoskeag Gingham’s fancy dress
goods 52 inches wide 65 cents per yard.
20 Bolts of Outing, your choice 10 cents per yard
Percales, Worteds from 10 cents up, Domestic,
bleached and unbleached, sold by the bolt at your
own price.
A fresh Stock of Friedman and Dittman Shoes.
You don’t know comfort till vou’ve worn them. I
am selling more Shoes than ever before and if you
want a pair, just come and ask my price.
Ladies’ Trimmed Hats
from $1.25 to $3.00 These Hats are the choicest
I could buy in Memphis and must sell at these
prices.
Flourl Flourl Flour!
A car of SUPERIOR and WHITE ROSE Flour
is in my ware-room. All FLOUR sold by E. T.
Wherry is guaranteed. This car of Flour makes
my stock of Groceries complete. Eat hearty and
yon*11 buy your GROCERIES from me. Now, I
want you people to come in my store and look
around even if you do not buy.
I have as a'side-line a complete Stock of COh FINS
at your own prices. No profits wanted, on my cof
fins. I only want to be able to accomodate you.
E. T. Wherry,
The Poor Man’s Friend.
mm
wmmm
I Hard Times Prices! |
si . __ P
SutrtriSiKnjiinWhJiWh^iftSianjvriln^
Call in and look through mV large and complete stock of -a
SPECTACLES. 1 can fit up anyone. After you get on a
pair of my NEW GLASSES, you will be able to see my ||
COMPLETE STOCK of DRY-GOODS, GROCERIES, HATS
Caps, Shoes, Drugs, Cutlery, and Undertaking Suppl'
A. S. THOMPSON, DeView
Ernest Matkins, of Wiville vis - j Miss Alberta Sharp, of Craw
ited friends in town Tuesday fordsville, visited Grand pa No
pnd Wednesday. len, this week.
SOMEBODY
GAN 6ET
S1500i50 Gents
WHY
HOT
YOU?
FvrtanTHe MEMPHIS WEEKLY COMMERCIAL APPEAL has given back part of its profits to sub
scribers in prizes, to successful ones in its contests. Many have gotten from $500 to Sigoo each. For go cents it
givto The Weekly Csemeixlal Appeal, 1 your, and in addition offers to give to each a chance to win some of the
-BIG CASH PRIZES - - -
to the
MEMPHIS
guessing nearest to the number of BALES OF COTTON to be received at
FROM SEPTEMBER I, 1902. TO JANUARY 15. 1903.
TIM
Prim
Anas
Follows:
The party tint estimating the comet
or nearest to the correct number of
Bales of Cottoiwecaived in Memphis
from Sept. 1, 190S. to and Including Jan.
13. 1903, will be given, if the estimate
is received during Sept or Oct $9,300.
If during November, $1,500
If during December, 1,000
IKCOND AWARD.
The part, first estimating next near
est to the exact number of Bales of
Cotton received in Memphis from Sept
1, 1902, to and including Jan. IS.
1903, win be given, if the estimate Is
received during Sept or Oct $1,500.
If during November, $1,000
If during December, 350
THIRD AWARD.
The party first estimating third near
est to the exact number of Bales of Cot
ton received in Memphis from Sept 1.
190S, to and including Jan. 13, 1903,
will bo given, if the estimate is re
ceived during Sept or Oct $1,000.
If during November, $500
If during December, 150
THE WEEKLY COflMERCIAL APPEAL is the best aad cheapest paper in the South. It is 10 to J* pages
Hu every item of news of any importance that occurs in the world. Has a farm department edited by a practical
farmer; a woman’s and children department, a religious page with Frank DeWitt Talmage’e weekly sermons and tha
Sunday-school lessons; full market report, etc. You owe it to your children to take a good general newspaper’.
They grow up more intelligent men and women thereby.
a? if & H
CLOSES ON DECEMBER SI, 1902,
Hit the fuse* Is to bi on the number ot belts of cotton
I trophic from September 1, 1802, to January 18,
re. tbt cfltcicl figures of the Memphis Cotton Ba
iba figures open which the contest is to be decided
Ip every one to figure closely end enable them to
fueee. the receipts in Memphis between th '
8m pest sis reers ere r ne below:
roan SeMember 1, ISM.te
idles Juury It, 1887-480,270
rote Septemker 1, 1887, to
Jenetry U, 478,1*8 beMe
idlec Jaoury
reel leetember 1, :
■41o| Janeary IS,
1888,to
188*.... 889,081 he lee
Sms: 4_
me September I. 1888, to
(dime jMeetf IS, 1800- 478,17%
rose September 1, 1800, to
idlu Jeeeery IS, 1801,...-SIS, 180 bole
r££fept—berljMW^t*
. 481,087 bolea
0 FOB A FREE SAMPLE COPY.
I payable to end eddreu
ICIAK. smuii Memphis, Tew.
i to agents. Ton can make good money securing
kh our premiums.
tditiooal gurnets send 28 cents for each wire rue**
Iff*
m
SEND CUESS AND REMITTANCE IN SAME LETTER
that tlx number of bales of cotton rece
r U 1901 to January IS. 1905. will be
Memphis from
liter cnees to.
PostofBoe.
USE THIS COUPON WHEN POSSIBLE.
If fiUeil out property It is not neoessarr to write a letter with