The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-09
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MORRILTON NEWS NOTES
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From the Headlight, Dec. 8.

| Nf rom tne Headnght, Dec. :.
R. D. Earl, head of the firm of Earl
Brothers e. Co., and Mrs. Earl had
as their guests at 6 o'clock dinner
on Thanksgiving day all the house
employees of the firm, together with
their families.
W. E. belong had the misfortune
to lose big hay barn on his Cadron
farm Friday afternoon. Fire of un-
known origin completely destroyed
the barn and contents, with loss es-
timated at $500, on which there was
| $3.50 insurance.
Plumerville is growing, spreading
out rapidly, and to take care OF the
people who desire to build homes in
that enterprising city a new addition
to the town has been laid off. Forty
seven acres adjoining the town have
been laid off in town lots and will be
sold at public auction in the near
future.
j. T. Sloans contract with the
county as demonstration agent ex-
pired December l, and as yet, he has
not signed up for another year. His
services, however, have been so val
liable to the county that we are sure
! the necessary financial arrangements
will be made and the contract signed
within a few days.
w. P. Strait has sold his pretty
home on Church street to J n. Win
burne, who will shortly take posses
sion. 1t is rumored that Mr. and
Mrs. Strait will make their home in
Little Rock, but we hope it is without
foundation, for we hate to think of
losing them from Morrilton. We un-
derstand the consideration of the sale
was $500.
On Thursday morning in Conway
Miss Ruth Courtney, one of our neigh
boring towns prettiest and most ac-
complished young ladies, was united
in marriage to Will Allison, son of
Ed Allison of Conway. The couple
for the present will make their home
with S. W. Simpson, and we take
pleasure in welcoming them among
the good people of Morrilton.
Sunday evening at 6 o'clock Miss
Winifred Blackshear, second daughter
'of Mrs. J. B. Blackshear, was united
in marriage to Walter f. McReynolds,
Rev. j. H. Whisnant officiating On
account of the recent bereavement in
the family only the brothers and sis
tiers of the couple were present to
hear the impressive ceremony. Among
the wedding gifts was check for
800 which the brides mother gave
her.
On Saturday noon W. P. Childress,
for a great many years resident of
Conway county, died at his home in
this city after an illness of more
than year. He was nearly so years
old and is survived by his wife, six
sons and daughter, besides host of
relatives and friends. Sunday after
noon the body was tenderly laid to
rest in Old Hickory burying ground,
Rev. j. II. Whisnant officiating at the
services. We extend sympathy to
those SO sorely bereft.
Fire in the wareroom of the hard
ware store of r. N. Vail Tuesday
evening about $50 resulted in dam
age of $4,000 or more, principally to
stock Of oils, paints and farm ma
chinery which burned, and to main
stock damaged by smoke. Roy Vail,
son of Mr.. Vail, went to the oil room
to draw some lubricating oil for
customer and carelessly dropped
match in some sawdust used to absorb
wasted oil, starting blaze which was
instantly beyond control Of those in
the store.