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Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Nav Question New Law.

The act passed by the recent legis-
lature, known as the Simms act, intro
duced in the Senate by Senator J. G. B.
Simms of Chicot county, to limit the
granting of saloon licenses, is believed
by many to conflict with other license
laws of the State, and some of the liq-
uor dealers claim it repeats all the
other prohibition laws of the State.
There are only two sections in the
Simms act. The first section reads as
follows: THAT hereafter it shall be I'M
lawful for any county court in this
State to grant license for the sale Of
liquor of any kind or character, for
within the limits of incorporated towns
and cities, where there is a mayor
and a town or city marshal, or other
body of police" The second section
provides that all laws in conflict with
this section are repealed, and that the
act take effect from its passage. Since
the Simms act became a law several
towns have been incorporated which
entities each to mayor, town council
and marshal, and therefore, where the
county voted for license in the general
election of 1906 such towns were per-
mitted to have saloons. Those who op-
pose the granting of licenses to sell
ing liquor contend that the words,
"for which license is now required"
which occurs in the first section of the
Simms act, limits the granting of H.
cense to incorporated towns in the wet
counties. Liqour dealers who are in
terested in the expansion Of the H.
cense territory, it is said, insist that
the second section Of the Simms act
repeats all the special anti-license laws
affecting counties, and that by COM
plying with the general law liquor may
be sold in any incorporated town. The
question involved has never been pre-
sented in any court, but it is believed
it will be after the first of the coming
year The law will probably be tested
as soon as the county judge in some
county grants a license to some one to
operate a saloon in an Incorporated
town where a three or a ten-mile pro-
hibition law is in force, and it is re-
ported that next week or later appli-
cations for license in several of them
will be made in their respective coun-
ty courts.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Chief Justice Hill May Resign.

According to a story which has been
whispered among prominent politicians
and lawyers for the past several days,
Chief Justice Hill of the Supreme
Court will resign shortly. The place
will be offered to Col. George w.
Murphy, former attorney general of
Arkansas. Col. Murphy will decline
the honor, and the position will then
be offered to Lewis Rhoton, prosecut-
ing attorney of Pulaski County, who
will accept. Roy D. Campbell, we'll
known attorney of Little Rock, will be
appointed prosecuting attorney by Gov
ernor Pindall Chief Justice Hill will
be made general attorney of the Lit
tie Rock and Fort Smith division Of
the Missouri Pacific system, position
which will be left vacant on January
1 by the resignation of Col Oscar L.
Miles, who now holds it. Those inter-
ested in the reported changes, how
ever, will neither deny or confirm the
report.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
SUFFERED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
With Eczema-Her Limb Peeled and
Foot Was RaW-Thought Amputa-
ton Was MISCONCEPTIONS
Life Saved by Cuticura.

81 have been treated by doctors for
twenty-five years for a bad case of
eczema on my leg. They did their best,
but failed to cure it. My doctor had
advised me to have my leg cut off. At
this time my leg was peeled from the
knee, my foot was like a piece of raw
flesh, and l had to walk on crutches.
I bought set of Cuticura Remedies.
After the first two treatments the
swelling went down, and in two
months my leg was cured and the new
skin came on. The doctor was sur
prised and said that he would use
Cuticura for his own patients. Ihave
now been cured over seven years, and
but for the Cuticura Remedies I
might have lost my life. Mrs. J. B.
Renaud, PIT Montana ST., Montreal,
Que, Feb. 20, 1907"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
No Fear of Deficit.

Christmas demands disposed of and
feeling calmer than earlier in the holt
day season, employees of the Office Of
the State treasurer have given express
sion to the belief that none will suffer
through any deficiency in the State
treasury this year. They say there
may be shortage in the general fund,
but should it occur the sheriffs of the
various counties, who will by that
time have large sums in their hands
from tax collections, and although
they are not ready to turn it over to
the State treasurer, will be appealed to
for an advance. There has been an
assurance that should this be asked
the sheriffs will not turn it down, but
send in whatever amount they have
on hand, take the treasurer's receipt
for it and then credit it at the settle.
ment which is made later in the year.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
State Asked to Aid Association.

Acting Governor Pindall has receiv-
ed a letter from the Southern Cotton
Association asking that the State give
the association five cents for every
bale of cotton that the State owns
each season, for the purpose of help
ing support the association and pay it's
expenses. The request has been re-
ferred to the attorney general, who will
look up the legality and advisability
of taking such action. Some contend
that the State could not legally decide
to turn over the money requested. The
board will take no further action on
the matter states Governor Pindall,
until the attorney general gives an
opinion in the matter.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
1--WE Have MANY Similar"

The following is an extract from a
letter received from Mr.. H. H. Meyers
of Stuttgart, Ark: "You would great
ly oblige me if you would introduce
Hunts Lightning Oil at Milligeville,
ILL.,, as have many friends and rela-
tives there, in whom 1 am much con-
cerned, and 1 understand the Oil is
not kept there. l can recommend it
as the best medicine l ever had in my
house. 1t cured me of bad case of
the Bloody Flux in less than one-half
hour, and it cured my granddaughter
of bad case of Cholera Morbus in a
very short time"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
A Proud Bow.

An Englishman who was travelling
in Turkey last winter to study the
people says that the children have
very little respect for their parents
compared to their conduct in other
countries. On one occasion he was
questioning a lad of u, and after he
write and had received a negative an
swer the boy frightened up and said:
"You are a man, and 1 am only a
boy, but l can do one thing you can't"
well, what is that?" was asked.
Il can swear at my mother in Eng
fish and you cannot swear at yours in
Turkish. l am therefore greater than
YOU"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
State Capital Notes
Christmas Generally Observed.

From all indications, and judging
from the statements of merchants and
dealers in the various holiday lines,
business in Little Rock during the holt
day season was rushing" Beginning
with last Saturday the stringency in
the money market was forgotten, and
. the streets were crowded with Christ
mas shoppers, loaded down with mys-
ferrous bundles of various sizes. Well
dressed women, wrapped in furs,
rubbed elbows with the little waits of
the Streets who enjoyed the windows,
and whose longing looks sometimes
attracted "Milady of the Furs," and the
little waits would also be loaded with
some of the things that mean Christ
mas for the more fortunate child. The
poor, too, who are always to be found
in plentiful numbers, in the larger
cities were bountifully remembered,
and if single individual was forgot
ten at this season of good cheer"
it was not the fault of the liberal
minded citizens of the capital city.
Five hundred of the poor people, both
black and white, were clothed by one
of the leading firms of Little Rock,
the only requisite needed for obtain
ing all the clothing needed being rec
ommendation from some representa-
tive of a charitable organization in
order to prevent those who were not
needy from taking advantage of the
+A Tn
this large establishment several clerks
were kept busy helping to fit the chill
dren in new clothes, while the older
ones were allowed to go through the
great piles of clothing and pick out
what they wanted. No one was denied
anything. Whatever he found that he
needed was given him. Many were
equipped in new clothes from head to
foot. The Salvation Army, too, was
busy during the day and it is esti-
mated that between 1000 and $500
people were made happy by a Christ
mas dinner. Standing around two
long tables loaded with good things to
eat, which were three different times
filled, hungry people, mostly men, en-
joyed taste of the viands which were
at the same time bedecking the tables
of the rich. The women and children
were reached by well-flled baskets,
three hundred being sent out. The lit
tie children were remembered in 9th
err ways, the Elks at their hall having
provided a Christmas tree from which
none were debarred. Each child was
given candy and fruit, besides a pres
ent. An orchestra was also in atten-
dance to provide music for the little
guests. Little Rock in providing for
the happiness of the destitute has
been fully repaid in one of the most
prosperous seasons within her history
along all avenue of business, and feels
secure in the prospects for the future.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
A Railroad Mans Knock.

"That famous railroad man, the late
Samuel Sloan" said New York bank
er, 'loved fast trains and hated slow
ones. They tell a story about trick
he once played on railroad whose
service was VIGOROUSLY slow.
Having, several times, to use this
railroads afternoon accommodation,
he caused sign to be painted, which
he took from his pocket and hung in
the front of one of the cars when no.
body was looking. The sign said:
Passengers are requested not to pluck
flowers while the train is in mo-
ton"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Clemency For Key.

]. M. Key of Washington, Hemp
stead county, has been granted execu-
tive clemency and given a full
pardon from the charge of receiving
moneys into a bank after it had been
declared insolvent, and for which Of
Tense he was sentenced to three years
in the penitentiary. The petitioners
claim that Key did not know that he
was committing a crime and that he
has been more than sufficiently punish
ed. Key was formerly cashier of the
Bank of Washington at Washington,
Ark. The petition for pardon was pre-
scented by Mrs. Key, mother of the
convicted man.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
The JUDGES InkweII.

Judge Boyd, of the Irish bench, kept
a supply of his favorite "pizen" on
the desk before him in an inkstand of
peculiar make. When he wanted a
sip he took it through quill pen,
while counsel protested entire ig-
norance of the little maneuver. 'STell
the court truly" he once said to a
witness, were you drunk or sober?"
Quite sober, my lord" replied the
man. And his counsel added, with a
look at the inkpot: GAS sober as a
Judge"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Murdered and Robbed.

Mr. Sumerlot, an old farmer in
Cross county was murdered near Fair
Oaks recently. He had gone to Fair
Oaks to get check for $3.50. cashed
and started for home in his buggy.
When about six miles from town he
was shot and his body dragged from
the buggy into thicket, where his
head was burst open with a club.
The money was secured and the muir.
derers left no clue.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Sentence May Be COMMITTED.

Senator James P. Clarke of this city,
who has just returned from Washing.
ton, D. c., has just received a letter
from Robert Bacon, acting secretary
of State, in which information is CIV
en- regarding the case of S. L. Hamp-
ton, a former resident of Batesville,
who was tried and convicted in Mexico
recently en- the charge of murder and
sentenced to be executed. The letter
states that it is the general opinion
in Mexico that Hampton's sentence
will be committed and changed to one
of Imprisonment, probably 20 years.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
NO WONDER HE WAS SCARED.
Costume Suggested Would Have Made
Youth Look Like Circus Freak.

Not long ago large clothing house
in New York received a letter from
the remote southwest to this effect:
what is the proper dress for a
groom in the afternoon"
The clerk who opened the mail re-
ferred the inquiry to the livery depart
ment, and the head of that department
dictated brief reply:
Bottle green coat, fawn-colored
trousers, with top boots, silk hat and
cockade. We can make you prices"
In about a week came a plaintive
note:
Il always knew it was expensive to
get married, but can't you suggest
something a little less elaborate?"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Afraid of Results.

Louise spends a great deal Of time
in the room of favorite aunt who
lives with her parents, but the child
is not yet up in the mysteries of the
toilet. Her aunt recently purchased
some of those hair ornaments popular
ly known as rats"
These Louise did not behold until
one day she saw her aunt remove sew
eral. The child flew out of the room,
screaming at the top of her voice to
her mother:
Mother, mother, Aunt Nell is I'M
raveling!"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Articles Were Defective.

Both defective, two articles were re
fused fling in the Office of the secre-
tary of state Thursday. One was an
increase in the capital stock of the
Warren Bank and the other was the
articles of incorporation of the J. H.
Hamilton Company of Warren. The
latter paper failed to state the amount
of capital stock paid in. Both have
been returned to the incorporators, to-
gethcr with the fees, and will be filed
when they have been corrected.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Its DANGEROUS

To neglect cold the results are
too often very serious. Bronchitis,
Pleurisy, Pneumonia and Consumption
are frequently the consequences. Upon
the appearance of a cold, sore throat
or chest use Simmons Cough Syrup
1t soothes the irritation, loosens the
phlegm and promptly cures you.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Not "Just as eood"-Its the Best

One box of Hunts Cure is unfailing.
ly, unqualifiedly and absolutely guar.
anteed to cure any form of SKIN DIS
EASE. 1t is particularly active in
promptly relieving and permanently
curing all forms of ITCHING known.
ECZEMA, letter, RINGWORM
and all similar troubles are relieved
by one application; cured by one box.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
"NaIIs"

mails are mighty good thing
particularly finger nails-but 1 don't
believe they were intended solely for
scratching, though 1 used mine large
ly for that purpose for several years.
l was sorely afflicted and had it to do.
One application Of Hunt's Cure, how
ever, relieved my itch and less than
one box cured me entirely"
j. M. WARD,
Index, Texas.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
HoW'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known L. J. Cheney
for the Is years and believe him perfectly hon
orabie in all business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINEAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Chanqed His Mind.

"Well, what are you doing there?"
asked the lady, addressing a tramp
who had just climbed tree in time
to escape savage bulldog.
Madam" replied the hobo, ut was
my intention to ask for hand-out, but
in the interest of humanity 1 now re-
quest that you give any surplus food
you may have on hand to my canine
friend down there"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02

was impaired and the kidney secre-
tons were badly disordered. I was
completely worn out and discouraged
when 1 began using Doan's Kidney
Pills, but they went right to the cause
of the trouble aid did their work we'll.
l have been feeling we'll ever since"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Growth of Lutheran Church,

The Lutheran church has had a re-
markable growth in membership in
the last 35 years. In 1870 there were
$4,000 communicates. In 1905, 1850,
900 members were recorded. This
body is now third numerically among
the Protestant bodies.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Friendly Advice.

"Say, old man." began Marley,
that ten-spot I loaned you"
Il haven't forgotten, old man." in
terrupted Boroughs. Don't worry;
still have it in mind"
Eyes, but don't you think it's about
time you relieved your mind?"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02

Let a man take pride in his
achievements of virtue. Let him take
satisfaction in his moral conquests.
Let him have faith that he can do,
and no height is inaccessible to him.
Marter.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02

five months in q hos
pital l was dis
charged as incurable,
and given only six
months to live. My
heart was affected, l
had S m o t h e r i n g
spells, and some
times fell uncon-
scious. l got so l
couldn't use my
arms, my eyeSight
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Killed at Fort Smith.

Will Slusher. a young man of Fort
Smith was shot and killed while driv-
ing into the city with load of wood.
Scoville Edwards with whom he had
quarreled, has been charged with the
crime. Edwards is in hiding.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
What Better Proof Is There?

Jackson-Heaven bless him! He
showed confidence in me when the
clouds were dark and threatening.
Wilson-In what way?
Jackson-He lent me an umbrella!
STRAY Stories.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Killed BY Fall.

James M. Logue, Il years old, fell
down an elevator shaft at Fayette-
vile and received injuries which lat
er resulted in his death.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02

Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet
Gum and Mullen is Natures great rem
edy-Cures Coughs, Colds, Group and Con-
sumption, and all throat and lung troubles.
At druggists, 25c, SOC and $l.00 per bottle.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Sleeping Strength.

Difident Lover Crying to feel his
ground-nervously)-Do you know,
Ter actually dreamt that 1 proposed
to you last night. Mower what can
that mean?
Practical Girl (promptly)-Mean!
Well, it means that you are lot more
sensible asleep than you are awake,
Freddy.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Money for Foreion Missions.

The average American church men,
Der gives 81 cents to foreign missions.
The record is held by the United Pres
byterians, who give SLIT member.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Bruce Accepts Appointment.

Acting Governor x. o. Pindall has
received a letter from Wallace Bruce
of Fort Smith in which he stated that
he would accept the appointment as
one of the members Of the State Char
ity Board. Mr.. Bruce was recently
appointed member or the Board from
the Fourth Congressional district to
succeed Mr.. Matlock.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Grow Vegetables in Alaska.

3 With the aid of steam heat and
electric lights vegetables and flowers
are being grown in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02

Kind deeds often come back r. ~,
givers in fairer shapes than they 90
The harvest is far greater than t Io'
scotland it never fails to grow-I
M. Alcott.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02

VI hlullCy nlSCdSCs
While kidney dis
orders are the
most common
diseases that pre-
vail, they are
almost the last
recognized by
patient and ply
sicians, qoAo con-
Jo1f N 1s,1 O o1noo
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02

Griggs-The idea Of your letting
your wife go round saying she made a
man of you. You don't hear my wife
saying that
Briggs-No, but heard her telling
my wife that she did her best.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Eoiled.

81 guess I can't collect that money
Mr.. Jones owes me-"
why don't you mail him a state
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
The Last Wishes

Wears Wife-No, the vicar 70
IN just now. Is there any MESSAGE
you would like me to give him Wis.,
he returns? "nea
Old Woman (cheerfully)-PIeaso
mum, Martha Higgins would like ~ Sp
buried at two o'clock tomorrow of.o 70
noon.-London Punch. '0f'
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces In
hammaton, allays pain, wind collie 25c bottle.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
The Exclamation.

II wonder why the snakes man
sees when he's been drinking multiply
so faSt?"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02

Sweet are the uses of adversely
for our neighbors.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02

None so little enjoy life, and are
such burdens to themselves, as those
who have nothing to do.-Jordan.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02

Il was going to, but sign on the
letter box says Post No Bills"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02
Stop That Cough

before it becomes chronic. Get
Browns Bronchial Troches, the best
preparation known for coughs.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure any case
of Itching Blind, Bleeding Protruding Piles in
to IA days or money refunded. Soc.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02

In polite society a snub is a sort of
upper cut.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02

A word is winged seed-none can
tell when once it has gone forth what
its harvest may be.-Sydney.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02

suSth doctoring the effects, while the orig
ipal disease undermines the system.
What To Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy,
fu1f1ls every wish in curing rheumatism,
pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
and every part of the urinary passage.
1t corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain i'll passing it, or bad
effects following use of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant ne
cessity of being compelled to go often
during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and
the extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root
is soon realized. 1t stands the highest
for its wonderful cures of the most dis
tressing cases. If you need a medicine
you should have the best. Sold by drug
gists in ffty-cent and one-dollar sizes.
You may have sample bottle and a
book that tells all Et
aboutit, both sent free asI :tE s:ss
by mail. Address DIR. .ss t, ~
Kilmer & Co., Bing ~zz1iz 44i@sss29
hamton, N. Y. When Home of swamp-ROOt.
writing mention this paper and don't
make any mistake, but remember the
name, DIR. Kilmer's Swanp-Root, and
the address, Binghamton, N. Y.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-02

Mrs A. Daniels, of Thornsberry,
was found dead in her bed recently.
Her death w6s due to heart trouble