White County record., 1922-10-05


 son of MT. and Mrs. Jett Owens of Blue Springs, died here following an operation for the removal of his ton sils. The child succumbed while un- der the influence of the anaesthetic. About six weeks ago Troy Owen, twin brother, died from the effects of a severe throat trouble.
 Memphis, Tenn.-Crittenden coun- ty, Arkansas, was awarded first prize for the best county exhibit at the Tri- State Fair here. Madison county, Tennessee, was second, and Warren county, Mississippi, and Fayette, Ten- nessee, were tied for third place.
 Texarkana.-Organization of com munities in the city infested with the Argentine ants, looking to the elim- nation of the pest is progressing GI a satisfactory rate, it is said by those having the work in charge. About 100 blocks are infested and 1t is pro- posed to conduct a systematic cam- paign in each block.
 Pine Bluff-Work has begun by Contractor E. c. Royce on the new $65,000 Elks home on West Second avenue, the site of the Elks home and theater, which burned several years ago. The building will be a two-story structure, in old English style, being built of red brick, and will have ter race and artistic facade.
 Hope.-Five wooden frame build ings, occupied by negroes, burned here this morning. Two of the build ings were two-story structures. A calf in one of the two-story buildings was burned to death. The largest building was a negro dance hall. One adjoining it was an undertaking es- tablishment
 Rogers.-Fire recently destroyed the store, postoffice, blacksmith shop and cream station at Glade, about Is miles east of here. The store was owned by S. L. McGinnis, who was also the postmaster. The fire start ed from the explosion of an oil stove used to heat water in the cream sta. tion.
 Texarkana.-While services were in progress at County Avenue Bap- tist church six figures wearing the Ku Klux Klan regalia entered and ad- vancing to the pulpit handed the pas tor, the Rev. D. N. Jackson, note and some money. The note was strong endorsement of the work be. ing done by the pastor.
 le-Stockholders of the de. funct Bank of Blytheville must raise another $10,000, under a decree rend- cred here in Chancery Court
 Washington.-Pos inspectors have been directed to make investi. gation with a view to the appoint Gent of postmaster to Mazam, Ark.
 Pine Bluff-About 10 automatic pistols have been taken from lockers of some of the guardsmen at the To- cal armory of the machine gun com- pany the past week, it was announc- ed.
 DeWitt-C. P. Vittitow, rancher and planter living four miles south of Dewitt, is in St. Louis with ten cars of cattle. The cattle were purchased in this vicinity.
 Conway.-Three building lots in Conway have been given as site for the modern hospital proposed by the Conway Commercial Club, the donor requesting that his name be withheld. Dr. c. H. Dickerson, member of the clubs hospital committee, announced the gift and also said the doner would make a contribution in cash
 Little Rock-The second annual convention of the Arkansas Firemen's Association ended here with the cleo tion of officers, Chief Charles s. Half. CT of Little Rock being reelected president. The 1923 convention will be held in Fort Smith A sudden diversion came during the session when a general alarm sounded at the Central Station, and First Chief Half CT dashed from the chair where he W dSF pI6SlullS. All Dul two or Un6 Little Rock firemen followed him, and with only the visiting delegates left, the meeting was adjourned.
 Pine BluffAMiss Ella Holmes. aged 20 daughter of MT. and Mrs. Tom Holmes of near Pine Bluff. suf fered the loss of both legs in a rail- road accident at the Third avenue crossing. She was driving a Ford car, accompanied by Mrs. Crunk and the latter's daughter. Nearing the crossing, Miss Holmes saw a Cotton Belt freight train approaching. Fear ing the train would hit her car. she jumped. In leaping from the car. Miss Holmes was thrown under the train and both legs were crushed off just below the knees.