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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
STORY OF
THE MOTORMAN.

Madden, the motorman, in telling his
story. says the car had motors of 6o-horse
power. The car is not fitted with air
brakes. On account of the Presidential
exercises he says the running schedules
on all lines Of the company were disar-
ranged. He said he left the Country club
for the Stanley works but reached only
the Campbell house on South street when
he was forced to make a stop on account
of the ropes drawn across the streets
Madden says, that according to orders
he remained in front of the Campbell
house until the time for his car to return
to the Country club. He says the car
was due at the Country club at 9:45, that
he did not In any way interfere with the
procession and so far as he knows, the
car was not chartered for any special
occasion. As he passed over the railroad
bridge about $50 or 400 feet from the
scene of the accident he says he shut off
Z the power and put on the brakes, the car
then being on a down grade.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

Felix Drennen, John Anderson and the
department manager of Drennen & Co.
have returned from New York, where
they had been to select fall stocks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
PERSONAL.

city.
Alex T. London has returned from
Asheville. ". c.
John Mcqueen has returned from North
Carolina fully restored to health.
General Superintendent ]. A. Dodson of
the Southern Railway company was in
Birmingham yesterday.
Mrs. e. Tarner, Mrs. w. T. Simmons
and Miss Georgia Dodweli have returned
from visit to Augusta, Ga.
Mai. w. A. Moody, manager of the
Alabama Car Service association, has re-
turned from an extended trip through the
east and north
Felix Drennen, John Anderson and the
department manager of Drennen & Co.
have returned from New York, where
they had been to select fall stocks.
g. D. Weakley has returned from Men
tone. whittier he had gone to recuperate
after his arduous work as chairman Of
the Jelks state campaign committee.
T. C. Mccain, one of the Oldest conduc-
tors on the Ensley division Of the Biz
ningham Railway, Light and Power com
pany, has severed his connection with
that company and accepted a position
with the Semet-Solvary company at Ems
ley.
Aaron Kull has returned from Bedford
Alum Springs, Va, where he has been for
two months. George Davis formerly OF
Petersburg, Va, now of Baltimore, ac-
companied him. and will be here visiting
his niece. Mrs. Louis Saks.
Florence Hotel Arrivals--C j. Morri-
son, A. H. Morston, Chattanooga; Eu-
gene Hawkins, Baltimore P. II. Safe
teay, A. ]. WEIGH Chattanooga; r. b.
Ryle, Gadsden; A. e. Herring, Atlanta
c. E. Tnrck, New Orleans; j. T. Kane
Montgomery; ]. A. Dehart, Atlanta Sid
Harrison, Nashville Mike Harvey, Miss
Harvey, Auburn; E. A. Smith, Tusca-
loosa; ], s. Cox, Baltimore; A o. Burlks
Knoxville. E. L. Seay, Nashville; C. s.
.McKeeley. Memphis; A. Watson. Coal
burg; Sam NJ. Smitherson, Chattanooga
Q. M. Martin and family, Ensley; John
Snyder Pittsburg: ]. S. Brewer. An
niston; j. Ringerman. Memphis; E. o.
King, Atlanta: ]. B. Farmer, Nashville;
y. E. Sims Nashville; w. j. Donnely
AL. G. Fields minstrel: A. L. statan, At
tanta, Ga; r. c. Armstrong. Auburn,
Ala; w. T. Ward, Coshacton. Ohio;
Thomas James, Virginia; w. Blackwell,
Franklin, Tenn; J, T. Roach, Montgom-
cry Ala; Miss Georgia Howard AL
.bertville. Ala Miss Ada Howard. AL
bertviile. Ala; A. 8. Danniel. Hunts
Vile
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

Mai. w. A. Moody, manager of the
Alabama Car Service association, has re-
turned from an extended trip through the
east and north.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

Music for its melodies
Frank Strickland
the blind pianist at Stones.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

railway companies In the city to be espe-
cially careful as to the running Of cars
on all streets through which the process
sion would pass.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
HAS NARROW ESCAPE
Continued from First Paee)

force Of the car, the wrecked carriage
was moved thirty or forty rect. Asen.
Craig fell from his seat Immediately in
front of the car, and 1t passed completely
over his body. Driver Pratt in falling
struck the head OF the horse Immediately
In front Of him and rolled cIear OF him,
thus escaping a similar fate. The Presi-
dent Governor Crane and Secretary Cor
telyou were thrown together In the bot
tom of their carriage. Almost instantly a
score of men jumped to the heads " the
frightened horses and stopped their fur
Their progress. Governor Crane was the
first to get to his feet, entirely unhurt.
He turned Immediately to the President,
helped the latter to arise, and together
they assisted Secretary Cortelyou.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

Mrs. e. farmer, Mrs w T. Simmons
and Miss Georgia Dodwel1 have returned
from a visit to Augusta. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

Alabama Brewing Co.
bohemian Beer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
PRESIDENTS LIP
WAS CUT.

The Presidents lip was cut and blood
was flowing from the wound. His cloth
ing was much disarranged and he was
severely shaken up. Secretary Cortelyou
had a severe wound in the back of his
head from which blood was flowing free
ly. The President quickly regained his
composure and the three soon after re-
paired to the residence of Charles R.
Stevens, near the scene of the accident
Mr.. Craigs body was found just be-
hind the car. His shoulders and chest
were crushed and the body was fright
fully mangled.
Driver Pratt was found unconscious in
the road His shoulder was dislocated,
his ankle sprained and his face badly
cut and bruised. He was Immediately
placed in the carriage and taken to the
House of Mercy where he was attended
by two doctors who tonight say he will
recover.
Agent Craig's body was taken to the
residence of Mrs. A. B. Stevens adjoin-
ing the house to which the President had
repaired with Governor Crane and Sec
rotary Cortelyou and later was removed
to undertaking rooms in this city
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
STATEMENT OF
Mr.. HULL.


Country club without stopping.
STATEMENT OF
MR.. HULL.
Mr.. Hull said:
THE report is unqualihedly false. 1
cannot express an opinion as to the re-
sponsibility OF the accident I was a pas
senger on the car, but hardly realized
what was happening until 1t was over.
The regular route of this car Is from
the Stanley works on one side of the
city to the country club on the other.
The tracks run directly through the city
and pass the city parry where the Presi-
dent made his address. The car which
was a single track affair had just come
In from the club but its schedule being
interrupted by the crowds, 1t was stop
ped at the park and turned back to the
club. 1t was understood that the Presi-
dent would stop there on the way to
Lenox and perhaps say few words and
many persons Including considerable
number of club members were bound
there intended to go myself and when
the car stopped at the park I asked the
motorman when he would start. He said
he was trying to get back on his schedule
and would move as soon as his time was
right.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
SEVERAL DOCTORS
SOON ARRIVE.

A few moments after the collision, Drs
Colt, Thomas and Woodruff arrived and
attended the President and his secre-
tary. Half an hour later the journey to
Lenox was resumed. An anxious crowd
meanwhile surrounded the house and
the President stopped long enough to as
sure the people that he was not injured
In the least and to express his great
grief at the death of Agent Craig. Chief
Nicholson of the Pittsfield police and
Daniel Ryan, an officer of the New York
city department who is on his vacation
in this city were driving about 100 yards
ahead of the Presidents carriage and
were among the first to reach his side
after the collision. They Immediately
placed under arrest the motorman of the
car, e. Madden and Conductor James
Kelly and they were later taken to head
quarters In this city.
Governor Crane. in relating his expert
ence, says he heard the gong of the APP
preaching car in ample time and he I'M
mediately arose and warned the motor
man to stop He says that the man APP
parently paid no attention to his signal
or those OF the troopers alongside, and
the car continued until 1t struck the car
riape with great force.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

8. d. Weakley has returned from Men
tone, whittier he had gone to recuperate
after his arduous work as chairman of
the Jelks state campaign committee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04
CANNOT EXPLAIN
THE ACCIDENT.

No one on the car seems TO be able to
explain how the accident happened. Even
the motorman and persons on the front
seat are apparently unable tell why
1t was not avoided. 1t is said Driver Pratt
turned to cross the track sooner than
teams ordinarily make the turn, but that
he was forced to do so because of the
fact that his team of four horses re-
CURED more room and the two troopers
on the right of the carriage also needed
space to get through. Motorman Madden
and Conductor Kelly furnished bail to-
night.
The charges against them are man.
slaughter. They will probably be ar
raigned tomorrow morning. The defense
will probably present on evidence and
the men will be held for the grand jury
George and Hugh Craig of Holyoke
Mass, brothers of William Craig, the
victim of the accident. arrived here to-
night and are in consultation with the
authorities. 1t has been decided to take
the body to Chicago for interment
In arranging the programme for the
day Mayor Engler had requested all BUSH
ness TO be suspended in the city. He also
had made special requests of the Pitts
field Street Railway company that it
suspend business on North street during
the exercises at the park and while the
President was driving to that point. He
also asked the managers OF both atraAt
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

General Superintendent J. A. Dodson of
the Southern Railway company was in
Birmingham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

T. C. Mccain, one of the Oldest conduc-
tors on the Ensley division of the Biz
mingham Railway, Light and Power com
pany, has severed his connection with
that company and accepted a position
with the Semet-Solvary company at Ems
lev
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

J. A. Van Hbosc has returned to the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

lions from him to run through to the
Country club without stopping.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

John Mcqueen has returned from North
Carolina fully restored to health.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

Aaron Kull has returned from Bedford
Alum Springs, Va. where he has been for
two months. George Davis. formerly OF
Petersburg, Va, now of Baltimore, ac-
companied him, and will be here visiting
his niece. Mrs. Louis Saks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

Alex T. London has returned from
Ashevi1ie. N. C.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-04

The platform condemns the republican
state administration, which It declares
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-18
PUMPKIN BEND LOCALS.

The cotton crop of Pumpkin Bend has entirely disappeared.
 The pumpkin Bend public school is progressing very nicely under the Wise management of MT. John French of Fitzhugh Ark.
 MT. James Wiggins, of Little Rock, and his family have come to spend Christmas with his fath- CT and his many friends ofPump- kin Bend.
 On the 10th, the beautiful smil- ing baby of Mir. and Mrs c. N. Henri passed from this world to the greatbeyond. Many friends fully appreciate the sorrow that they feel. Many of them have ex- perienced the same misfortune more than once.
 On last Sunday at 2 o'clock Mir. Ed Anderson and Miss Dollie Anthony of Pumpkin Bend were joined heart and hand together in matrimony at the home of the brides brother by Justice R. N, Simmons. A host aof friends was present to wish them long and happy life.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-18

MT. Ellis, of Morton, was up to see us Thursday.
 McCrory has done more busi- ness this season than any other two seasons before. We have gotten trade here this year, that has always gone to tDeView, Grays, Riverside and Newport. There is no reason why we should not do a large volume of business all the time. Let t!le merchants sec that tbs. highways Heading into town are in good con- milton, then business is cer- tainty. A good. straight road to rip, avoiding the sand hills south of town. A GOOD ROAD TO PUMKIN BEND is a good subject for your consideration. Gentleman, let this be one of your resolution for next year | to have good roads to McCrory
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-18

School books bought and sold at the News office.
 Ollie Gross, Alonzo Head and Will Bolton, The Triumvirate.s of Wiville, were in town Wednes- day, We were informed that the COW, which George Merrill is keeping for one of these young men, is very likely to be used by his wife and his wife's ursband, in the near future,
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-18

Deputy Sheriff, Galen Patter- son, of Augusta, was in town last Sunday. Galen has no birds in gilded cages, but if that Au gusta Repair Shop would under take to repair same, the cages might be gold.
 According to the custom of the Country news papers, the Wood ruff Go. News force will take a rest next week and no paper issued. The News wishes all of it's readers a happy and joyous christmas and happy New year. Thanking you for your most loyal support in the past and most earnestly soliciting your support for next year, we bid you a kind adieu until Jan. 1st 1903.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-18
and
 F l. Hamilton.

w. c. Hudgens, of Wiville, was in town Thursday on his way to Smithdale.
 Dr. k. Q. Patterson, the Wi vile Doctor, was up to see the News man Thursday. As the Doctor left dollar in office and as we didn't know what else to do with it, we put it in our pock- ct and gave him credit for same on his subscription.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-18
LODGES.

W. o. ". Gum Woods Camp No. l0S meets at McCrory. Ark first Tuesday of each month at spm H. T Raney, c. c.
 The MASONIC LODGE of McCrory meet on the 1st and Sd Thursdays of each month All visiting brothers are most cordially invited.
 F, E. Taylor G M The Chapter of O. E. S. of McCrory meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month All visiting members most cordially invited.
 Mrs. A. J. Marsh, W. NJ. The Knights and Ladies of Honor meets at SD. ID. on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. All members cordially invited.
 Mrs. J. c. Crossett. Protector.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-18

w. H. Emerson was in town the first of the week.
 MT. Lenord Patterson left thursday for Beebe on business.
 Go to Thompson Hailey & co. for "GEKLEIDETE PUPPEN. Mrs. J. C. Gray and col. w. H. Gray, of Grays visited in town last Thursday.
 Misses Oma Johnson and Bessie Reynold visited the News Devil last Wednesday.
 Miss Mary McCauley, of Jud- sonia was visiting Miss Oma John son the first of the week.
 On next Saturday, I will do no work in my barber shop un- til after supper, as I will be bu- sy in my store all day.
 Pros. Atty, P.lR. Andrews, of Augusta, visited Memphis Mon. day and from there went to St. Louis. P. R. is enjoying life these days.
 MT. Mcdaniel, travelling agent for the Arkansas Gazette, and former editor of the Wynne Dem ocrat, was in town Sunday and Monday.
 The elocution class under the excellent tutorship of Mrs. M. H. Patterson, will give an enter tainment at the hall Friday night Dec. 18th.
 We wonder how many will think more of the contents of a ! jug for Christmas than the christ, the key note of all things noble, true and beautiful.
 Miss Darthula Kyle has re- turned to her home in Mem phis. The News will visit her home in the future. Gustns looks sad. He told Us. By jugs, Bro. Fay Tor wouldn't read the Billy Dix en to us; that is all 1 lack of be. ing married"
 Our friend Bill Nicely ofCotton Plant, was in town Sunday. He has enlisted in the gallant army of cupid. When cupid and Bill Nicely are on warpath together, some young lady had better look out or she will be travelling on the Choctaw toward Cotton Plant with brilliant prospects for the future.
 The very next day after the Estray Notice was placed ill the News, were notified of the were. a-bouts of the cain mare. The News has recovered a great many animals for their owners i Nearly everybody reads the News and there is no better avenue to reach the people than through the paper they read.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-18
E. Phillips,
The Leading GroC Cery.

Atty. Elmo Carl-Lee, one of Woodruff County's rising law yers, was in town on buisness last Monday.
 There will be a Christmas tree atthe Methodist Church onChrist- mas Eve night. Every one invit- ed to be present.
 J. S. Haggard, of Honey Grove, Tex, visited the news office last Wednesday. As result, the News is one dollars worth happier.
 Deputy Sheriff Ray, ofBrlnkley, and w. c. Boyd visited the News Wednesday. MT. Boyd made MT. Ray a present of a subscription to the News.
 Mrs. H, B. Angus and Miss Bessie Reynlds of Judsonia, who is visiting relatives aud friends in town, visited Boy d Angus at Auvergne Tuesday.
 MT. Proctor, of 8 Mile, was a pleasant visitor Monday. He expressed himself as wellpleased with the News and to show he meant what he said, paid us a dollar on his subscription. Many thanks.
 On last Thursday, Miss Mary Angus came home from Memphis, to assist in nursing her sister, Miss Bernie, who is reported out of danger and improving nicely. Miss Mary returned to her post of duty last Sunday.
 - Mercantile Company num- Der three has launched it's bark upon the mercantile world. Written upon her mast head, we see the name "McCrory Mercan- tile Go. with capitalization of twelve thousand dollars. The rev firm has pdrchashed the bull ding now occupied by pr Doris Drug store and will begir , business as soon after the first N of the year as practicable.
 Charged with Grand Larceny One of our young ladies, while al Judsonia last Sunday aweek ago saw and stole a young mans heart valued at something over ten dollars. The said young man immediately went before the Jus tice of the Peace and swore out g warrent for the young lady's ar rest. The constable of Harris township in which Judsonia is located, came to McCrory last Saturday to excute the orders o. the court. The young lady waived pr eliminary examination ant gave bond for her appearance at the ecclesiastical court. Cupid you are behind this prosecution and you had better beware.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-18
GENERAL DIRECTORY

DeVlew Township Officials. Constable, John Hatcher
 Court essions. Circuit Court meets third Monday in Februa ry and August. May and December. County Court.-First Monday in Januars. April, July and October. Probate Court meets fourth Monday in Ja uary, April, July and October.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-18
Church Announcements.

Church Announcements.
 M E. Church. South, F. E. Taylor, pastor Services every first and third Sunday. Sun day School every Sunday at s,3o a. m. Dr. c B. Fakes, Superintendent. Prayer-meetin every Wednesday night at 7:30 D. ID.
 Christian Church, of Deview. Services and 3rd Sundays at II a. m., Ed Long preach ing on the first Sunday and Ed Wood on the 3rd. On 2nd and 4th Sundays ot each montI communion services areheld at D. m.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-18
ROLL OF HONOR.

The following named pupils of the McCrory Public School, averaged 80 per cent or over for the week ending Friday, Dec. .12th No grade less than 80 will be pub liShed:
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-18

The people of Woodruff county, have reaped wonderful harvest this year. They should appreciate the harvest. With industry, thrift and economy any one should be- come independent.
 There is nothing the News man could appreciate more than the paymentof your little account with the news. It is a little matter, but the ocean would be dry land if it were not for the little drops of water. come and make us happy before christmas. We will be in our office until Wednes- day at noon.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-18
City Officials.

Mayor H. T. Raney Recorder. W. B. Kyle Marshall, W. Raspberry Aldermen: c. B. Cook. E. L, Hamilton
 E. T. Wherrv. C. Hailey and H. J. Cariker.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-18
County Officials.

County Officials.
 County and Probate Judge. Will Moorman, Sheriff, M. H. Patterson, Circuit Clerk. aul Martain. County Clerk L. B. Winfree Assessor Will Cam. Treasurer. Eugene Billingslea Surveyor. Henry Schroeter.
Williams news., 1902-04-12

Williams the unlncorporated town, and Williams the incorpora- ted town, are as vastly different as it were possible to be. After the great fire last July, which swept almost the entire business portion of the town, the level-headedness of her citizens asserted itself, and with the incorporation came the estab- fishing of fire limit. As a result only the better class of buildings have been and are being erected. With this protection has come con- fidence to our merchants, and to- day Williams has the largest, finest and best stocked stores in Northern Arizona.
 That our citizens take pride in the town and its affairs was shown on last Monday when a most un looked for heavy vote was polled- the total number of ballots cast being 2S2. This of itself speaks volumes for Williams, as, figured at the regular ratio of five to one. it would give us a population of 1,410, to say nothing of a large number of residents within the cor porate limits who have not resided here sufficiently long to entitle them to a vote.
 On Monday morning last the in terest that has been manifest for some weeks past was more than ever in evidence, and this was stim- ulated throughout the entire day by the efforts of the Williams Mili- tary Band. The polls opened promptly at 8 o'clock at the town hall, with Peter Shaffer, M. J. Rounseville and Frank Gurule as judges; H. F. Adams, A. R. Kill gore, Ed. Potter and Frank Bentley clerks. and John Baumgartner as marshal.
 By noon nearly two hundred votes had been cast and little knots of citizens and anxious candidates were in evidence everywhere trying to get a line on the general result.
 About 4 o'clock in the afternoon the sky, which had been as clear as crystal, became suddenly over clouded and a heavy rain, lasting for about half an hour, drove all to shelter. This was looked upon as particularly good omen toward