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Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
State Capital Notes
New Laws For 1908.

Seven acts passed by the recent
legislature will become effective dur
ing the coming year and one the year
after. The one that takes effect Janu-
airy /, 1909, is local law affecting
the question of making legal four
wire fence in Arkansas and Prairie
counties The question is left to the
counties interested.
The other acts which go into effect
January 1, 1908, are the pure food
law, the anti-cigarette law, and the act
regulating the operation of locomotive
headlights.
The law requiring the county courts
of each county to receive propositions
from banks which desire to be the
repositories of the county's funds,
takes effect October 81, 1908.
The act providing for a county de-
pository for Randolph county takes
effect from and after October 81,
1908.
The act fixing the salary of this
treasurer of Washington county at
$1,000 per annum, goes into effect
from and after October so, 1908.
One of the most important special
acts passed by the recent legislature
is the one which separates the office
Of collector from that of sheriff OF
Garland county. This act takes effect
October 81, 1908. In view of the
recent contest in that county over the
sheriff's office, which carried with it
the collectorship, the plan of separa-
ting the offices will be watched with a
great deal of interest. The object Of
separating the two offices, as stated
when the bill was discussed in the
Legislature, was to eliminate the office
of collector from the politics of Gar
| land county.
An act which becomes a law on the
first of the year, and one in which
! every merchant in the State is inter-
ested, is that which is known as the
pure food act. 1t is an act to pre-
vent the manufacture or sale of adul-
! terated or misbranded or poisonous or
deleterious foods, drugs, medicines
and liquors.
The anti-cigarette act also becomes
effective January 1. This act makes it
unlawful for any person, firm or cor
poration, acting either as principal or
agent, to SELL give away or offer for
sale or to give away or to have in
possession on or about the premises
for the purpose of selling or giving
away, or to make or manufacture, or
| to attempt to make or manufacture,
or in any way assist in making or
manufacturing for the purpose of sell
| ing or giving away any cigarette,
cigarettes, or cigarette wrappers or
papers, to any person or persons. The
penalty is a fine of not less tnan $40.
nor more than $3.50.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
First Train on the G. & F. S. Ry


Regular train service was inaugur-
ated January i, over the new Gurdon
and Fort Smith line, whoch extends
from Gurdon 60 miles northwest to
the new town of Womble, seven miles
west of Caddo Gap and two and one
half miles east of Black Springs, in
Montgomery county. Notwithstanding
rain and mud, the new route was lined
with enthusiastic people, many of
whom came miles to see for the first
time in their lives railway train.
The train carried more than 1000
people, among them many prominent
capitalists, merchants, promoters and
others. Travelling statesmen for Little
Rock houses were there in numbers
and all were busy. Among the prom
inent passengers were: William Gray
son, president G. C F. S. Ry., J. j.
Kress, general manager, and wife;
George Grayson, secretary, and wife;
]. S. Cargile, r. B. F. Key, e. M. Hall,
Capt. Bert r. Roastler of Arkadelphia,
John Purcell of Commercial hotel, and
Scott Harris, editor of the Gurdon
Times. At Wombe the ladies spread
an elegant lunch at the new depot.
Anvils, cannons and bombs were fired,
and there was great rejoicing over
what is considered the most notable
event in the history of Montgomery
county.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Message Found In Bottle.

A rescuing party was sent out from
Memphis recently, to an island in the
Mississippi river just south OF Osceola,
in response to message found in a
bottle floating in the water, and tell
ing the story of two women and
child on this island in need of help.
A boy loafing at the wharf saw the
bottle and with the aid of pole drew
it to the shore, and when broken the
following note was found inside:
For Gods sake send us help. We are
on Island 40 without anything to eat,
and a little cripple boy with US. We
are starving to death. Dora and Sara
Brown"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Mother Restraints spendthrift.

Chancellor Bourland, has made an
order authorizing the American Ma
tional bank to turn over TO Mrs. Louisa
Hall of Paris, Logan county, $3.50
belonging to Harry Earhart, her son.
The boy was employed on some of
the railroads and lost one Of his feet
He was paid something like $1,000
insurance by the Order of Railroad
Trainmen on an accident policy car
ried in the order by the boy He
deposited the money in the American
National bank and was making the
dollars fly, when his mother obtained
a letter from the Chancery Court re-
straining the bank from honoring his
checks. The mother was then
appointed the boys guardian and the
two came to an understanding to the
effect that the mother was to have the
money turned over to her for his bene-
fit to prevent his squandering it.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Diamond Mining Company.

The Arkansas Diamond Mining
Company has filed it's articles of in
corporation with the secretary of
state, placing its capital at 100000,
one-fourth of which is paid in. The
incorporators are Sam w. Reyburn,
president; Charles S. Stiff, vice presi-
dent; A. D. Cohn. secretary; c. w.
Perrie, John c.. Peay Little Rock
is named as the home Office of the
company, and the mining operations,
while not limited to any particular
portion Of the State, so far as charter
is concerned. will be carried on chiefly
in the Pike county diamond fields"
where extensive operations have been
under way for some time.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Death of Senator Amis.

Senator Walter S. Amis, well known
as the author of the anti-racing bill,
which killed horse racing in Arkansas,
died at his home near Rison Tuesday,
after an illness of few hours from
acute tonsilitis. He was in Pine Bluff
Sunday and returned home apparently
we'll A few hours later he was
stricken, and his death followed about
IL hours afterward. Senator Amis
was about SO years Of age. He leaves
his wife, but no children. Mr.. Amis
was made famous by his anti-racing
bill, which prohibited horse racing in
Arkansas.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Land Office Business Better.

The quarterly report of the United
States Land Office in the Federal
building, Little Rock, shows a large
increase in business over that of the
last quarter of 1906. The receipts
of the Office during that last quarter
were $22.744. The last quarter Of
1906 the receipts amounted to only
$3.50. There were SO entries made
under the stone and timber act during
the past quarter, involving 1903
acres; IT'S homestead entries, involv-
ing 1871 acres, and 81 final proofs,
involving 1892 acres.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Pardon Denied.

Acting Governor X. o. Pindall has
denied the application of Hensley
Crofton, negro, for pardon. Crofton
was convicted not long ago in the How
ard county Circuit Court on the charge
Of manslaughter, and was sentenced
to three years in the penitentiary.
The case was appealed, and the
Supreme Court recently affirmed the
judgment of the lower court and
Crofton was placed in prison. The
negro has many friends in Nashville,
all of whom signed his petition for
pardon, which was delivered to the
governor by Sheriff w. p Williams;
but the executive failed to see his way
clear to grant the prayer of the petit
TONERS,
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Hope Rocked New Years.

Unknown celebrants of the advent
Of the new year caused an explosion
which was plainly felt throughout
Hope few minutes after midnight
New Years morning, and which re-
suited in damage approximating 500.
Charges of dynamite were buried II
inches in the ground and when fired
wrecked the plate glass front of the
Catlan building on Elm street, infiict-
ing s25 damage, and partially
destroyed the front of the Thornburg
building, which it will cost $50 to
repair
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Some Ancient Fodder.

J. M. Floyd of Texarkana, returned
Monday from a visit to his old home
at Mineral Springs, and brought with
him a bundle Of FODDER that was
pulled by negro slaves in 1857, just
SO years ago. The fodder has been
all these years in the barn Of Mr..
Floyd's grandfather, s. P. billiard, long
since deceased. 1t is as well pre-
served and looks just as sound as if it
had been Of the last seasons crop,
but it has no longer any odor, and it is
supposed all nutritive properties have
evaporated and gone from it with the
passing of the years.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Oraaniznq Slate Company.

The American Slate Company, with
a capital stock of 100000, is being
organized to quarry slate in Polk
county. The officers of the company
are: w. E. Hardy, Rosedale, Kan,
president; F. S. Gidden, of the East
Side, Kansas City, Mo, vice presi-
dent; B. M Barnett, Rosedale, Kan,
treasurer, and M. ]. Harring Of the
East Side, Kansas City, Mo-, secretary.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Killed Bv Brother-in-Law.

Henry Bryant, boy of Is years of
age, shot and instantly killed his
brother-in-law, Oscar McCord, near
Vilonia, and Immediately after the
shooting, John Bryant, father of the
boy, fell dead from heart failure,
brought on by excitement. McCord,
who was married Christmas day to
Bryant's daughter, had gone with his
bride to visit her parents, intending to
spend the day. Mrs. Bryant and her
new son-in-law were not on the best
of terms and engaged in a quarrel,
during which McCord is said to have
struck her At this the elder Bryant
procured a gun and would have shot
McCord, but was finally induced by
members of the family to give UP the
gun. The boy then secured the gun
and shot his brother-in-law.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
State Guards In Annual Session.

The Arkansas State Guard Associa-
ton met Thursday in annual session
In the Senate chamber of the state
house. The association remained in
session the entire day, adjourning
about o'clock. The principal action
taken during the meeting was the cleo
tio1 of New officers for the ensuing
year aud the adoption of a recon-
mendation made by the retiring presi-
dent to the effect that the $4,000 given
the two colonies of the Arkansas regi-
ments in camp a Hot Springs last
summer, be divided among the cap
tains of the two regiments, to be used
as company money. The latter action
was taken as a solution of the contro-
versy as to what would be done with
the $4,000, which was given by the
business men of Hot Springs to Col
onels Stroup and Surridge for bring
ing the state encampment to Hot
Srplngs.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
First Day a Dull One.

The first day of the new year was
dull one at the state capitol build
ing. Several of the offices were the
same as closed, as no business what
ever was transacted. In the other
offices there was little activity and
practically no business. Not a COM
mission was issued, not a pardon
granted and not a transcript in a
single case taken on the first day of
the year 1908.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Many Companies Formed.

Secretary of State Ludwig has just
compiled figures which show that a
total of 935 companies incorporated
under the laws of Arkansas the past
year. Of the entire number only 20
were incorporated before the passage
of the Wingo act. OF the entire num-
Der ass were domestic interpretations
and 479 were foreign corporations,
the foreign companies being in the
majority.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Will Establish DistiIIery.

Mr.. Buckner of Tennessee is arrang-
ing to establish a distillery at Fort
Smith. He has been operating a dis
tillery in Tennessee, but is compelled
to move his plant on account OF the
law enacted by the recent legislature
of that state. The Tennessee plant,
which has daily capacity of so gal
Ions, has been dismantled and is ready
for shipment to Fort Smith.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Body Found In Creek.

Alfred McGill of Okmulgee, Okla,
was found in a creek at Black Springs
recently. He was on his way to visit
relatives at Caddo Gap, when he met
his death. 1t was at first thought that
he fell from foot-log, but his hat and
valise were found on the bank of the
stream, which lends an air Of mystery
to the tragedy.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Has Taken Up Bonds.

The county treasurer Of Phillips
county has taken up $4,000 of the re
funding bonds issued May 1, 1898, to
take the place of outstanding bonds
issued during reconstruction times
during the years 1S71-72 for the build
ing of the Iron Mountain and Midland
railroads. The existing bonds run 20
years from May 1, 1898, and bear 8
per cent interest.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Company incorporates.

Articles of agreement and incor-
poration were filed Thursday with the
secretary of state by the Hazel
Hawkes. Lumber Company. The in
corporators are: H. Hazen, r. Hawkes.
and A. R. Powers. The company will
operate at Witherspoon. The capital
stock is $500, all of which has been
subscribed. The company will deal
in lumber
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Pardon Granted.

Acting Governor x. o. Pindall
Thursday granted a pardon to Sam
Jones, a negro, convicted at the May
1905, term of the Phillips County Cir
cult Court of the charge of murder in
the second degree and sentenced to
Is years in the state penitentiary.
The petition for his release was signed
by the officials Of Phillips county.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
SD Arkansas Reports.

The eighty-third volume of the re-
ports of the Arkansas Supreme Court
has been issued and is now ready for
distribution. In accordance with the
demand heretofore prevailing there
will doubtless be very liberal de-
mand for the new volume of reports
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Requisition Honored,

Governor Pindall honored a reQui-
sition from Gov. Tom Campbell Of
Texas for the return of Sank Williams,
charged with the theft of $50 in the
state of Texas. ]. V. Cunningham
was the official bearing the requisition
papers. Williams is now held by the
authorities at Fort Smith, and will be
turned over at once to the Texas off,
Ger.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Much cotton at MorriIton.

More than $4,000 bales of cotton
aregbeing held here for higher prices.
The Farmers Union has more than
1000 bales, and the remainder is held
by the local buyers. The cotton is
insured every week and night watch
the cotton is cared for.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Neqress Makes Rich Haul.

Once again a negress has made a
rich haul in Hot Springs, and this, too,
following the robbery of farmer a
short time ago of $1,000. A few
nights ago a negress robbed a Wis
itor here Of $3.50 and only failed to
take $500 which he had with him be-
package and she did not recognize
their value
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
jumped Under MOVING Train.

Hezekiah Chambers, son of a farmer
who lives near Corning, jumped from
moving train at Paragould Wednes-
day, and falling under the trucks of
a car, was severely injured, one leg
being cut off and his shoulder crushed.
He was also internally injured.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Officers Find Liquor.

Sheriff w. A. Jackson and number
Of deputies raided four alleged blind
tigers at Pocahontas, capturing sew
eral quarts of liquor, beer and other
intoxicants in storage in Seaman
Adair's pool room and w. M. Amos
bowling alley
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Principal Resigns.

Miss Jennie Jordan, who has been
principal of the Garland school at Hot
Springs for the past five years, has
resigned her position to accept more
lucrative one in the public schools at
Los Angeles, Cal. Miss Prescott was
formerly Of Prescott
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-27

municated himself. [ shall not object
to his attendance at the church,
The pastor then quoted the marriage
decree. which went into effect Easter
Sunday:
"Only those marriages are valid
which are contracted before the parish
priest or the ordinary of the place, or
a priest delegated by either Of these
and at least before two witnesses.
"These laws are binding on all persons
baptized in the Catholic church and
those who have been converted to it
from heresy or schism. wen when
either the latter or the former have
fallen away afterward from the church.
I'm all cases of both betrothal or mar
riage. the same laws are binding also
on such Catholics if they contract be-
trothal or marriage with non-Catholics,
baptized or unbaptized, ven after dis
p%ensation has been obtained from the
impeachment, mixed religion or disparity
of worship, unless the Holy See has de-
creed otherwise for some particular
place or reason"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-27
PRIEST REPLIES
TO WOMAN WHO
ASKS DAMAGES
The Rev. w. j. Fitzgerald, of
Millville, Discusses Condemna=
ton of Giufira Marriage.
Especial to the Evening start

MELVILLE, June 27.-Sued by Mrs.
Bertha Wells Giuffra for $4,000 dam
ages for SANDER on the allegation that
he declared from his pulpit last Sunday
that her marriage was not valid, the
Rev. William ]. Fitzgerald said today
that in making the announcement he
did not mean to SANDER the young
woman, but was acting under the late
decree of the Pope. The rector said:
ION Sunday I announced to the con-
~gregation that this young mar and
young woman are not validly married,
according to the late decree of the Pope.
1 maGe it plain that the bride. being
a Protestant and having no knowledge
of the laws of the Catholic church, was
not to blame.
81 did not mean in the least to SIAN
der her. AS a priest, I must defend
the laws of the church. Catholics must
abide by the laws of the church. I
nave not said that their marriage is not
legally binding. but that they are not
married in the ayes of the church.
Giuffra was married by a Protestant
minister, and. therefore, the church
holds that his marriage be not recog-
nized by the church. 1 have not ex-
communicated him. He has excom-
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-27
BAPTIST.

FIRST BAPTIST PEDDIE MEMORIAL
CHURCH. corner Broad and Fulton streets
The Rev. Thomas J. Villers, D.. D., pastor.
Morning worship at 1890; pastors topic. Il.
Yet Not l." Sunday school at 70. Al 7;i5
a choral service. The festival choir will sing
"Athalie.' DR.. Villers will speak on The
Desire of the Humble" Strangers welcome.
PARAMOUNT BAPTIST CHURCH. Fair
mount avenue, near Bank street.-The Rev;
George e. Lombard, pastor. The pastor VIII
preach morning and evening; subjects: 1879
a. m, 1.-The Christian: who Is Her. 7;45 p.
m, IA Great Consideration" All are in
vited; seats free. The ~cantata The Rose
Maiden" will be sung Monday night.
MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH, Belle
vile avenue and Oriental street-Morning
worship at 10:45; theme What l owe to
Myself" Evening worship at 7;45; theme
Shadows Bible school at 2;30 p. m. Con
gregational mid-week service Thursday, at
S p. m.
NORTH BAPTIST CHURCH. High and Or
ange street.-the Rev. w. +. Rowley, pas
tor. Preaching at 1O:45 on the theme, God
Voice in the Human Heart" Sunday school
at 2:30, with address by Miss Deland, OF
Bloomfield. At 7:45 the pastor will speak on
"A Puritanic Sabbath; What Is 1t? Have
We It?"
SOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH, Kinney street
The Rev. DR.. Thomas Il. Vassar, pastor
Morning sermon by DR.. Nassar on "unfall-
ing Spring. evening. THE Night OF De-
cision in Jerusalem"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-27
GERMAN SCHOOL
PUPILS CROWN
ACHIEVEMENTS
Those of 18th Ward and Fair
mount Avenue Institutions Give
Good Closing Programs.

Vocal and instrumental music, reel
tations n addresses were on the com
mencement program at the Twelfth
Ward German-English School yester-
day. AT night there was a picnic
Among those who took prominent
part in the entertainment were Frida
Herman, Elvira Johnson, Clara Witzel.
Lillian Bitz. Jennie Metcalf, Richard
F~eitzinger, Alma Biertuempfel, Mar
garet Andres, William Metger, Anna
Reel, Rosie Keller and Alma Stain
ten.
John ]. B~urekhardt, head of the
school society, congratulated the pa
rents, pupils and Principal Eugene
Rahm upon the successful conclusion
of the years work.
The German-American School in
Fairmount avenue also closed yester-
day with a program enjoyed by pupils,
parents and principals. John Frahm,
head of the school, was in general
charge.
The boys and girls most active in
providing the entertainment were John
Schuster, Waldemar Lachenauer, Olga
Eschner, William Mertz. Jacob Vogel,
William Ruckwied, George Klicksch,
Frank Richter. Regina Eschner, Elsie
Riffel, Anne Schuster, Carrie Heugle,
Elenora Hoefler, Florence Hartmann.
Josephine Gartner, Lena Schmermund
and Anna Hermann.
The older folks enjoyed a dance in the
Saenger Hall at night.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-27
MISCELLANEOUS.

CHILDREN'S TEMPLE formerly Chestnu.
street station of the Pennsylvania Railroad
The Children's Day service will be held Sun
day evening, 7:15 o'clock. There will be reclts-
lions and songs by the children, violin solos by
Allen, an address by Rev. Arthur A. Fellstrom,
assistant pastor Of the South Park Presby-
terian Church. Thursday evening praise setv-
Ice 7:45 O'Clock. The public is cordially invited
TO attend these services.
Z The final meeting of the automobile cam
paign VIII be held in Wallace Hall next Sun
Williams, the noted evangelist. will give a
startling address on Fixed" A special
Miss Williams. Both men and women are
cordially invited to attend.
GOSPEL HALI=The saints gathered unto tina
precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ meet
at 1O4 McWhorter street every Lords Day az
1880 a. M. to remember the Lord In breaking
of bread. Sunday school at 8 o'clock. PrayesS
s p. m. Tuesday at 8 o'clock. prayer meeting
Thursday at $ O'Clock, Bible reading. Wou1ii
denominations to this meeting.
GOSPEL TENT. near West street and Cen.
trail avenue. Sermon tomorrow night by W.
What Does 1t Mean to This Generation?'
RESCUE HOME. 81 Clay street-sunday sery.
ices 3:45 and 7:45. in charge of Silas B. Corby,
don't fail to hear him. Testimonies to The
honor and glory of God from men from New
Fogk; BTooEl S1oor, Jersey n.y. ely Roho and Elizabeth.
ganist: Mrs. J. G. Simmons, pianist; J.. @. Sim
mons. musical director.
SALVATION ARMY. g BeiIevIIie avenue
Special services held tomorrow. led by Adjutant
and Mrs. Mabie. A great outpouring Of the
Holy Spirit is expected. Come believing for a
blessing. Meetings 10 a. M. 3 and s p. m.
THE PEOPLES TEMPLE, 3S Clinton street.
Pattie Watkins Lindsay will lead week-e end
meetings as follows: Gospel temperance rally
tonight; Sunday. II a. M, conservation meet
ing, 4 p. M; song and praise service 8 p. NJ;
a union Gospel meeting, good singing, fans,
ice water, we'll ventilated hall. You are invited.
MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIA-
TON, 107 Halsey street-Henry A. Cozzens,
Secretary. Bible classes as usual. Final meet
ing of the automobile campaign in Wallace
Hall tomorrow afternoon. 3:45 o'clock. when
Bradford Williams, the noted evangelist, will
give a startling address on FIXED" Special
musical program given by Mrs. Williams and
her daughter. Both men and women arc cor
daily invited.