White County record. [volume] (Judsonia, Ark.) 1922-200?, 1922-08-10

Lacy, sheriff of Desha county has
been appointed sheriff of the county
to succeed Mr.. Lacy by Governor
McRae. Mrs. Murphy is the first
woman in the state to be elected or
appointed sheriff of any county.
Mulberry-41 carloads of peaches
besides approximately 5000 bushels
which we're expressed have been
shipped out of here this season. Ex-
press shipments will continue several
days. Cantaloupe shipments have be-
gun, carload having been sent a.
ready.
/ Fort Smith,-United States Deputy
| Marshall J. N. Johnson, commissioner
| out Of the federal court at Muskogee,
Okla, was attacked by six unidenti-
field white men while guarding a
Midland valley wrecker in the yards
here. He was not badly hurt, and
his assailants escaped before the po-
lice could reach the scene.
Hot Springs.-Maurice Conley, aged
26, we'll known local business man,
was shot and killed by a negro whom
Mr.. Conley surprised in the residence
of his aunt with whom he made his
home. few hours after his death
the negro was taken from the jail
by mob and hanged.
Huntsyille.-R. F. Mustai sustained
a fractured rib from being gored by
an enraged bull. He was knocked to
the ground and trampled repeatedly
byp the beast before help arrived.
Ozark.-To date there have been
70 carloads of peaches shipped from
Ozark
Pine Bluff. P. McNuIty of this
city was awarded the contract
for the widening of Main street.
His bid totaled $205 per cubic yard
for the entire district. On account
Of the heavy traffic on Main street
1t was decided to widen the street 10
feet on each side between Fifth and
Sixth Avenues.
Little Rock.-A specially built cask-
ct was used here for the burial Of
! John Hoskins, negro iceman, who
stood more than six feet tall and
| weighed nearly four hundred pounds.
1t was necessary for the pallbearers
to take the casket from the home
through a bay window.
Fort Smith.-The Industrial Labra-
tory plant was completely destroyed
here when bolt of lightning struck
the building, which was filled with
! chemicals. The loss is estimated at
4 $4,000
Foreman.-L. r. Campbell. p. @.
/ Campbell, o. L. Davis, Arthur Selman
and Lysle Cook were en- route from
Ashdown to this place one night re-
Gently when an owl which had become
blinded from the lights on the car.
alighted in the back of the auto on
Mr. Cooks arm. Mr.. Cook was nearly
asleep when the owl struck him. but
awoke. He captured the owl and will
keep 1t as pet
Jonesboro.-James Thackery, aged
| 70, who removed to Craighead county
last fall from Mississippi, MET hor-
rible death when, according to wit
nesses, he hurled himself in front of
moving train at Brookland. IN the
eastern part of this county. Thackery
was at the railway station when the
south bound Gould Southwestern pas
! senger train arrived.
Calico Rock.-John Arnold. was
! thrown from mule and dragged 400
yards. His legs became tangled in
the plow gear. Three ribs were
/ broken, his back was badly lacerated,
and his left ankle crushed.
Van Buron.-Hugh Friteh, 1e-vear.
old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. W. Fritcb
OF Schaberg, rs miles north of here.
died as result of being kicked by
horse. The lad was riding one
horse and leading another. The horse
being led became frightened and
kicked the boy in the side.
OZask.-In some portion of Frank
lin county late corn practically has
been destroyed by the long drouth.
according to farmers.
Pyatt.-No bids were made to the
county court for the bridge across
/ Crooked creek at this place. Fonr
contractors were present to put IN
their bids, and were anxious to bid
nut owing to the fact that there was
no staple price for county scrip they
withheld their bids. Arrangements
VIII De made to correct this drawback
soon.
Fayetteyille.-Tomato picking and
canning in large quantities are begin.
! ming earlier than usual this year in
/ WaShingtnn cOunfv tho Wa. H.. L