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Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
CAMPAIGN. CLOSES
IN BLAZE OF ENTHUSIASM IN
EMPIRE STATE.
The Evening journal Says Hearst Will
:. Have 100000 Maj ority-Estimate
Based on Canvass of Counties.

New YOrk.-NoVembe Sd practically
closed the most extraordinary cam
paign for governor of New York in
the political history of the state. 1t
has been a campaign of personal in
terests rather than politics, men in
stead of measures, and it has stirred
the interest of the voters of the EN-
pire state to its extreme boundaries.
For vigor and vituperation it has been
without precedent among state cam
paigns and for persistency of appeals
for votes it stands alone. National is
sues, aside from the so-called trusts,
have been entirely ignored, and state
issues have scarcely received passing
mention. Sensational charges have
been injected from time to time and
this has kept interest at the highest
pitch.
The official close of the campaign
was amidst blaze of political enthu-
siasm and rapid-ire oratory. Both
Charles E. Hughes, Republican, and
w. R. Hearst, Democrat and Independ
ence League candidate, carried out the
program mapped out for them, not
withstanding the remarkable round of
speech-making up state.
The Evening Journal, W. R. Hearst's
evening newspaper in this city, esti-
mated that Mr.. Hearst will be elected
governor by plurality of 200,
300. This estimate, the Journal says,
is based on a careful canvass of every
county in the state. Greater New York
is claimed for Hearst by 100000 plu-
rality.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Decomposed Body Found.

Memphis, Tenn.-Capt. w. D. Con-
nor, United States Engineer, has re-
ceived information of the finding of a
badly decomposed body in the gov
eminent dykes at Walnut Bend, Ark.
Two letters were found on the cloth
ing addressed to Marion Stewart A
state room key marked with name
Georgia Lee was also found in the
clothing. The body was buried by the
government employees at Walnut
Bend
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
NEWS OF
ARKANSAS
New State Officials.

The terms of three state officials
Will expire this week and the newly
elected officers will take their places
superintendent of Public Instruction
Hlnemon retires in favor of J. j..
Doyne, Commissioner of State Lands
Conway retires in favor of L. L. Coff
man, and H. T. Bradford, commits
sioner of mines, manufactures and ag-
r1culture will be succeeded by Guy B.
Tucker.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Four Miners Killed,

and two seriously injured in an acct
dent at Mine No. 1 at Santoy Novem-
Der 8. The dead are: Casper Weaver,
John Hindo, and two foreigners, names
not ascertained. The injured are John
Wright and Archie Williams. The men
were ascending in the mule cage when
the doors, which had been left open.
caught against the sides of the shaft.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
United States Official Sentenced.

Edgar A. Nichols, United States
Commissioner at Hot Springs, who
was under indictment for having is
sued false certificates in certain pen
sion papers, has been fined 500 and
costs by Judge Trieber. At the time
the offence was committed Mr. Mich
OILS was not United States Commits
Sioner.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Big Sale.

During December the Mammoth
Spring in the town of Mammoth
Spring will be sold to the highest
bidder The sale will also include
1000 acres of land, 500 town lots, the
dam and water power plant, the roll
er mills, the Hotel Nettleton, brick
opera house and several others of
the best buildings of the town. The
sale is for the partition of the prop
erty.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
thrust Suits.

In the antitrust suits instituted
against the Cotton Oil Companies do
ing business in Pulaski county, one
Of the suits, that against the Dixie
Cotton Oil Company, was dismissed by
agreement, but the other four COM
panies viii each pay $3.50 and costs
with the understanding that the cases
VIII end with this order of court.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Soil Survey.

A systematic survey of the soil OF
Conway county will be made by the
Department of Agriculture at Washing
ton upon the request of Representa-
tive Reed. The object of the exami
nation of the soils of the county is
to determine by analysis, the CROP
adaptations of the different soils.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Fire at Camden.

Five oil tanks belonging to the
Waters-Pierce Oil Company, exploded
at Camden recently and the force OF
the explosion shook the entire town
The warehouse belonging to the Com
pany and two small residences east
of the Cotton Belt Railroad were de
stroyed in the conflagration.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Seven Year Courses.

Superintendent Hinemon who has
recently returned from a trip to Kan
sas City, where he went for the pur
pose of making a careful study of
the school system in that city, ex-
presses himself as very much pleased
with the seven year course of study
in the grammar schools in that city
and is in favor of the adoption of the
system in the schools in Arkansas.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Careless Use of Firearms.

Two young men of independence
county, Fred Southland and Ed Shee-
ley, neither of whom is yet of age,
have been sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for the careless handling of fire
arms. Their offence was involuntary
manslaughter, they each having been
the cause of the death of two men at
different times by recklessly discharg-
ing pistol.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Garland County Contest.

The Supreme Court has denied the
Garland Circuit Court from acting in
the alleged election frauds in that
county in which o. H. Sumpter and
r. L. Williams are charged with con-
spring to beat q. w. Lakeman for
the office of county Judge, thus giving
the Circuit Court of Garland county
full power to proceed with the suit.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
New Company Formed.

Capitalists of Eureka Springs ha. Q
formed company for the purpose OF
establishing play-houses throughout
the Southwest. The capitalization is
$4,000, and articles of Incorporation
have been filed in the Office of the
secretary of state.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Sale of Wine Prohibited.

A petition has been circulated by
citizens of Morrilton asking that the
county judge prohibit the sale of ma
tive wine at Morrilton. The town is
dry" so far as whiskey is concern
ed, having voted against license, but
the sale of native wine is permitted,
a majority having voted therefor.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Teachers APPOINTED.

The teachers who are to be mem
bers of the textbook commission in
the eight counties where county uni,
formity has been voted, are being
appointed by Prof. Hinemon. The
county examiner and two citizens
named by the county Judge constitute
the other members of the commits
sion.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Woman Attempted Suicide.

A woman who had registered as Ida
Hyde was discovered in her room at
the Dali House, JOnesboro, in a criti-
cal condition from the effects of an ov-
erdose of morphine taken with sui
cidal intent.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Robbers at Luxora.

Robbers broke into the store OF e.
L. Wells at Luxora recently and Sc
cured all the money in the cash draw
err and quantity of goods. They
also broke into the Frisco depot and
took a number of suit cases.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Poultry Exhibition.

Much attention is given to the
raising of fancy poultry in and around
Sloan Springs, and to further the
interest, the poultry fanciers have
decided to have an exhibition of their
choice specimens in January.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Did Not Qualify.

R. L. Williams, who was elected
sheriff of Garland county at the recent
election, did not qualify with the other
officers pending the result of the
charges of election frauds against him
and which are now being Investigated
by the grand jury.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
County Judge Exonerated.

The Circuit Conrt of Jefferson
county exonerated E. ]. Kerwin, coun-
ty judge, of the charge of malfeasance
in office. The trial developed that the
indictment was the result of mistake
in figures given upon bridge con-
tract by one of the bidders, and upon
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Judge sumpter Again Indicted.

A second indictment has been re-
turned against County Judge Sumpter
of Garland county. This time the
charge of malfeasance in Office. His
bond was placed at $3.50 and was
promptly given.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Struck a Vein of Sand.

w. H. Pursell of Saline county, dis
covered sand in a vein fifty-flve feet
thick. Those who have examined it
say that it contains no iron and may
be a grade fit for glass manufactur-
ing purposes. 1t is the color of white
corn meal and very fine.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Locked in Vault.

While looking up some records in
the office of the circuit clerk at He
lena, M. A. Friff was accidently locked
up in the vault and was held prison
er for three hours.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Mrs. Bum Dead.

Mrs. Bum, wife OF Henry G. Bum,
former chief justice of the Supreme
Court of Arkansas, died at her home
at Ell Dorado recently, after an ex-
tended illness lasting several months,
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Socialist Speakers in Hoe.

Seattle, Wash.-For speaking in the
streets in defiance of the police fifteen
Socialist speakers were lodged in Jail
and denied bail. Among those taken
into custody were candidates for Con-
gress, Supreme and Superior benches
and other offices. Two men were ar
rested for interfering with the police.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Selma Whiskey Without License.

William Walker was arrested in
Polk county by Deputy United States
Marshal J. L. Holt of Texarkana, on a
charge of selling liquor without pay
ing the government tax. Being una
bic to make bond, he has been TAX
of the federal grand jury.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Enaineer Killed.

W. R. Martin one of the most pop
ular young engineers running on the
Frisco, was killed near Fort Smith
recently when his engine crashed
through a bridge.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Costly Blaze at osceola.

A costly blaze occurred at Osceola
recently at which time the seed house
and hull house of the Cotton Oil Com
pany, together with 500 tons OF cotton
seed were destroyed. The loss is es-
timated at $4,000
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Brandy Output Small.

In spite of the largest apple crop
in many years, the brandy output at
the Bentonville distillery will be small
er than usual on account of the cool
weather which has prevented the
proper fermentation.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Warehouse At Cabot.

At the formal opening of the new
warehouse at Cabot, the members of
the Farmers Union held a public cele-
bration The parade was headed by
M. C. Bizzell, county president, and
included wagons with about 172 bales
of cotton thereon.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
War on GAMBLING.

The newly appointed prosecuting at
torney of Fort Smith, Mcdonald, has
filed information against 26 persons
on charge of gambling. Gambling
house keepers say their places have
not been running for two weeks and
declare they will fight the cases bitter
w
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Found Dead.

An unknown man was found dead
about twelve miles south of Lonoke.
Evidence was given at the coroner's
inquest that the man was subject to
epileptic fits and verdict was re-
turned that death resulted from that
eaucp
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
A Serious Charqe.

Lon A. Holland is under arrest at
ST. Paul, on charge of securing mail
addressed to another party, from the
postoffice, opening the letters and
reading them.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
FIGHT for Child,

In suit at Texarkana recently to
determine in whose custody six-year
old Mary Matthews should be held.
the judge awarded the child to the
mother The parents were separat,
ed several years ago, the father re,
tanning possession of the three chill,
dren.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Interurban Line.

An interurban railroad, traversing
the principal streets of Jonesboro
will be built from that city to Nettle-
ton, a distance Of about four miles.
The construction of the line will cost
about 100000
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Out on a Lark.

While out on lark, some of the
young society men of Hope invaded the
chicken roose of a gentleman living in
the western part of the town. Several
shots were fired and the would-be
robbers beat a hasty retreat.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Low w later.

On account of the low water in the
Arkansas river between Pine Bluff
and Little Rock, the steamer Shell
don has been forced to discontinue
her weekly trips between the two
cities.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Big Gusher Brought In.

News of the discovery of big oil
gusher on Pine Island near Ananias,
has been received The gusker is
through a two-inch pipe and runs
about barrel a minute.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Petition AGAINST Wine,

Quite number of the citizens of
Coal Hill have signed petition
against the sale of native wine. This
petition, if granted, will affect a por-
ton of Franklin county.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Cotton At Newport.

Not satisfied with the market price
of cotton, the farmers stored about
400 bales of cotton in the warehouse
at Newport, one day recently, which
they will hold for better prices.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Letter to County Judges.

Secretary Hawkins of the Good
Roads Association is issuing letters
to the county judges of the various
counties, asking that they lend their
aid in furthering the important work
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
SHOOTING at OsceoIa.

Jim Ferrill is accused of the muir
der of Frank Baker, a teamster at
Osceola, who was shot through the
heart and instantly killed at his hoIue
recently.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
ocal Option Failed.

The advocates of license who have
been making such a strong fight at
De Queen, have won their hght ana
saloons will be in operation in that
town next year.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
An Accumulation of Cotton.

So much cotton has accumulated at
Hope that the farmers are using ev-
!ery available space for storing it,
including the cotton compress, ware
houses, all vacant lots and even the
baseball park.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
A New Line.

The electric street line which is
beng built on the south side of the
citt of Fort Smith will soon be in
operation.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
astro Has Recovered from Hines.

Washington-A cable dispatch which
as been received at the Venezuelan
sgation announces that President
astro, who recently returned to Car
cas-, presided over meeting Of the
cabinet November 2.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-11-08
Rammed a BattIeship.

Norfolk, Va.-The battleship Vir-
ginia and the Old Dominion steamer in
from New York, the largest of her
inc, met in a collision in Hampton
Reads November 3, the Monroe ram
ming the battleship's afterport guns
md davits were damaged. The Mon
oes prov was badly bent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-01
Motter Family Reunion.

The annual reunion Of the Motter
family was held at the old home place
of MIR. and Mrs. Daniel Motter, al
Barrackville, Sunday, Sept. Goth.
There was a large gathering OF the
family and descendants from this city
and Pittsburg, Grafton. Ekins and
other points. The attendance was
somewhat diminished owing to the in
clemency OF the weather. The crowd
had a royal good time notwithstand-
ing. A sumptous repast was served
to which all present did justice. The
four generations were represented by
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Motter, their ED
est son, George, of Grafton, his eldest
daughter, Mrs. l.. r. Rogers, OF Elk
ms, and her son, Master Leon Ches-
ter. Among those present we're, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Motter and daughter,
Miss Minta, and sons, H. Earle, Leon
and Dill, of Grafton; Mr.. and Mrs.
John Motter and daughters, Misses
Myrtle and Lena, and sons, Willie and
Daniel, Of Powell; Mr.. and Mrs. Jake
Blocker, and daughter, Miss Ray, and
son, Marx, and Georgia Province, of
Monogah; Mr.. J. C. Motter, of Cecil:
Miss Kate MotteF, Of this city, Miss
Ethel Motter, of Barrackville, Mr..
Thomas Motter and daughter, and
Miss Dulcie Province, of Powell; Mr.,
and Mrs. Thomas Martin and children,
of Rivesville; Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hart,
ley and daughter, Of Fairmont; Mr..
and Mrs. Lee R. Rogers and son, Of
Elkins; Mrs, Mary Rudolph, Of Pitts
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-01
nlrthday Anniyersary.

Miss Mile Bennett, the little
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Ben.
nett entertained a number Of her
little friends on Saturday afternoon
at her home on Jackson street. The
occasion was the little hostess sew
enth birthday anniversary and her lit
lie friends helped her to celebrate the
day in a royal manner. Games and
plays we're the diversion Of the after
noon and before the guests departed
for their homes a tempting lunch
con was served ana dainty fayors pre-
scented each guest. Miss Miles
guests were, Misses Virginia Cook, Ge--
nevieye and Maria Raymond, Virginia
Alexander, Katharyn Arnett, Mary
Margaret Talbot, Dorothy Wilder
man, Mildred and Martha Hayncud,
Ruth Fleming, Doris Brooks, Ruth
Hamilton, Martina Fleming, Virginia
Fleming, Edith Hartman, Ruth Phil
lips, Susan ATnett, Lucille and Mary
Hart, Miriam Rock, Frances McCray,
Gertrude and Nellie Ga1lmard, Paul
Inc Reed, Eleanor Peddicord, Jessie
vandervort, Mary Dorgan, Frances
Raymond and Margaret Barr.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-01
Hamilton Family Reunion.

Despite the unfavorable weather
yesterday the Hamilton family reun-
ion held at the home of the late D.
F. Fleming on Flaggy Meadow run,
near Warrington, was well attended
by the members of the family and
their friends and most enjoyable
day was spent Mr.. Charles Ice pre-
sided over the days events and an in.
teresting history of the family was
read by Hon. T. W. Fleming, Of this
city. He related how the Fleming and
Hamilton families we're connected and
gave full history Of the early Ham
fIton family. At noon an elegant pic
mic dinner was spread, which was not
The least enjoyable feature of the &C.
casion.
A feature Of the gathering was the
reunion of the family of the late Boaz
and Mariah Parrish Hamilton. There
are twelve members of the family liv-
ing and all were there with the exceD'
ton Of four, who were unable to be
present. Those present were, Julia,
William, Vincent, Reuben, Joseph,
Fielden, Ulysses, John and Josiah.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-01
Here for the Winter.
]. SANDS JACKSON,
Manager Casino.

Mrs. ]. L. Gould, of sulzer, Alaska,
is here to spend the winter with rels-
tives. Mrs. Gould was formerly Miss
Rebecca Reed and is sister of Cap
tain Thomas ana B. F. Reed and Mrs.
Lamar G. Powell, Of this city. Mrs.
Gould and her husband nave spent the
past twenty-five years in the service
of Foreign Missionary Society of the
Presbyterian Church and during the
time have been stationed at sulzer,
Alaska, where they have 1abored
among the Indians. Both have been
singularly successful in their work
among these people. Mrs. Gould is
now at the home Of Captain Reed on
BeDOni avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-01
A Coming MarrIaee.

Surprise will be occasioued by the
announcement of the nearing ap,
proach Of the marriage Of Miss Ethel
Want, a prominent young lady of this
city, and MIR. i. D. Davis. until recent
ly Of this place, now Of New York.
The wedding will be on Tuesday ev'
euing, at the home Of the bride on
Juliana notwithstanding Sentinel
Miss Want is known to a number
Of Falrmont people, having been a stu
dent at the Woman's College in Balti'
more for number of years and had
visited friends here on a few occas.
ions.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-01
At
Church Door
BRAKEMAN FOUND DEAD LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT. AT
CAIRO.

PARKERsRURG. Oct. Late Sat
uriay night the body Of. Jim sinnett,
brakeman on the Cairo and Kanawha
railroad, was found lying on the steps
Of the First Presbyterian church at
Cairo, cold in death. There were no
marks of violence. An investigation
into the cause of his death will be
made, however, by the authorities at
the request and expense Of the rail.
road, under orders from General Man.
ager G. B. Kefauver.
1t seems the brakeman worked on
Saturday and after returning from his
run about ten O'Clock Saturday night,
started for his home. He never got
there. When his body was found It
was cold, indicating that he had been
dead some time.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-01
No. ITO Main STREET.
THE BEST STORE
surprised Their Friends.

Miss Georgia Bowman and Mr..
clyde Bonham, both Of this city, went
to Oakland, Md, on Saturday where
they we're united in marriage. They
returned here on Sunday and made
the happy event known to their rela.
tives and friends. The bride is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James Bow
man and is a charming and popular
young lady. Mr.. Bonham conducts a
plumbing business here and is an en-
ergetie young man. They viii reside
in this city.