Woodruff County news., 1906-06-14
ARKANSAS BRIEFS

an interesting bulletin relative to the rice situation in the fields east of Little Rock, which is certainly erati- flying to those who are observing the development of this new agriculture. The report states taht the recent rains have been of the greatest bene- it to the rice farmers; many had their crops in and up, but as their well was not in working order, the rain was absolutely essential. It is believed, however, that all or nearly all, will have wells connected and pumping in short time. The Stanton, Iowa, con- tingent is still very prominent in the development work at Lonoke. One of the party, J. P. Mollenhoff, has put in 80 acres which is already up and in excellent condition. E. M. Cop page, of the same place, who is hay ing eight acres planted, will arrive from the north in a few days and will remain the rice country month or more.
 Fire destroyed the larger portion of o Texarkana It originated from a gas heater explosion, it is thought, in the rear of the home of Mrs. B. c. Carter, near teh middle of the block, destroy ing that building and most of it's con- tents. The loss was about $2,500, A building also belonging to Mrs. Car ter, and in course of construction just north of her residence, was badly damaged. The residence of Mayor Stewart was practically destroyed. The loss on contents was $1,000, GOV ing was $3,000; insurance $1,S50. The building was the property of Mrs. Carter.
 Judge w. J. Patton of Fayetteville, recently received patent for wat CT wheel of his invention. He has been three years laboring to secure a patent, having to overcome a stren- uous fight that was precfpitated by Eastern parties who brought every conceivable obstacle imaginable to block his getting the patent. Judge Patton says he can place a wheel in White river that will furnish all the motor power necessary to run street cars in Fayetteville, operate electric plaslt and all the manufacturing in- dustries that can be located in that town.
 The Kings River Electric Power Company, of which G. U. Matthews and c. M. and A. E. Barnes are the corporators, was granted a 99-year electric light franchise by the Berry vile Town Council The company's power plant will be only six miles from Berryville and it will cost com paratively little to put lighting sys- tenn in operation there. The con tract for the construction of the plant has already been let.
 The citizens of Marion are desirous of having their town incorporated. The petition for the incorporation will be heard by the County Ciurt on July 4. The County Court in 1906, upon request of Marion citizens, represent ed by Col. J. F. Smith. c. l.. Camp bell and R. A. Gladney, as agents, granted teh right to incorporate the town, but the organization was never perfected.
 The Washington County Fair ASso- citation now has it's catalogue ready for publication. This little booklet promises to be interesting and attrac- tive, since premiums to the amount of $1,700 will be offered for the best stock, farm produce, etc. An acre or land adjoining the fair grounds at Fay etteville have also been purchased by Vaughan, Kell and Putnam. who have agreed to sell it to the fair associa- ton when that body gets ready to buy.
 An Athletic Association was recently organized at Imboden. The purpose of this organization is to equip an up-to-date baseball team and engage in the national sport.
 The strawberry season is about fin- ished and a pretty fair estimate can De gwen OI Just WlldI luS NlOp UlOuShb into Washington county. From the returns the indications are that an excess of $1.25 per crate will be re- ceived on the average, or about S72O per car. There were about five cars of berries sent by express and 243 in car lots, which gives return or about S175,000. The growers have all made some money, but the great est gain has been to the pickSrs, who received Pc for every quart, or about $7O,OOO for gathering the crop.
 Nearly 600 residents of Benton county residing within four miles of the school house at Gentry have pc titioned the County Court asking for m order to prohibit the sale of intoxi- rants, including tonics, bitters and na- tive wines, within three miles of the school house in that town.
 The question of arranging a perman.