davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17
Mayor X. King
 White is Dead
6Coati1Hle=. fHa4 Page Oae}

tGoatiHq@z! fH4M Page OAe9
 made E0a adIa5fa=h.m 5s | nan ot 5l- tellect. above meI.
 GcuH'E Tleas'aar !,a4a };IeWstee One u he most- ballt.aa1 a4aq= ot his day.
 City Clerk W. \. Eee-Mfra If .,9ea1 usefulness \ good ffte4I= =N4ea= 4 friend. He Was ceHta.F9H }5.#al friend to ne at all times AldeFmaH-Elect Gahe Mpzar= K7ne White waS 2 most yaIna5je :a3e r# Pine Bluff His good dee}s ogeTcGle a thousand times Lis short cCHiHoS. During e=BrookS and Baxter Waf. King White was power h9htal fre throne and ta him was at-9I5ute many a victory
 w. D, IiuekneI-General White was a good man. He was kin! haar1e,(, charitable and generous 10 fault With f0rsiying disposition. he bore malice to none Like ths est of the human family he had his faults, out We are told that charity covers mu- titude of sins Let us write his faults in the sands and his virtues on the tablets of love and memory And behold as his monument our city of which We are so proud, which in a large measure is a testimonial of his value to Pine Bluff
 R. H. M. Mills-After an acquaint- ance of about 40 years with General White today feel sad to know that he is dead When l first met King he was quite a young man, but of commanding size, and appearance. He was a man of generous heart, sympathetic in nature, neighborly in 1 disposition, ever ready to try to relieve those in distress. He was man of much natural ability, had executive powers of more than ordinary, and had fine memory. l as an old citizen and friend of General White am sad today
 William T. Woolridge-Mayo H. King White was big hearted man with some faults, but many virtues. He was a splendid mayor. A, Brewster-I believe he was one of the greatest men in Arkan- sas. There was a time when such men were needed and H. King White always proved the man for the place.
 Alderman Fred FoX-We have never had a mayor who was nearer one idea, the advancement of Pine Bluff. and who took as much pride in permanent public improvement, The amount of work done along these lines during his administra- tions is lasting monument to his memory.
 R. M. Galbraith-I consider May
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17
COPIES OF THE
 PURE FOOD LAW

County Judge James Gould this morning received a batch of copies of the pure food law with the rules adopted by the department for it's enforcement. The copies were sent to County Judge Gould for dis tribution among local merchants. Copies will be given free to alll who call at Judge GOuld's office.
 In his letter to Judge Gould, the sender, Congressman Joe T. Ribin- son, says: "This is of vital interest to all merchants in Pine Bluff and request that you give them out freely"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17
Chief Schultz of Fire Department
 Left City Rather Mysteriously

R. W. Shu.tz, ehiet of the fire de- partmene eff .Ae ~.tg last Saturday afternoon aa1 Aa=.1e seems ta know of his Wh@4aaaHa-.= saefeee going he ten4lered =l.s ae-leaat5on te >-Ieraaa FreI Eos. sA4.s.aaa=of tHe city ra1a- o;I. and \. C. a@.aar, faTm-r assist ant chief. A8~ s~eu aaall4e"a caios t4 ,1eeagl #at-a- =i' F. Ksn4. 4r5ver af N =..=..se h=aze. ha@ aeea- appoint eI 7ssi-aa. s-..f Ja.r whY suu.z left the e.rs i=o ms cry \ rHH5os ot r'rmor@ aH- ia circulation as f. l.a cause VI a5s sudden aeP31a.f. bu none AaF. AeeH confirmed iits f3m=lE is still i1t th- city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17

or II. King White was man of very remarkable executive ability. He was one of the best men ever in this city.
 City Attorney w. F. Coleman Mayor H. King White was one of the most efficient mayors Pine Bluff ever had.
 Rabbi E. Frisch-During my short residence of two and one-half years in Pine Bluff, l have had sev- eral occasions to admire the late Mayor White for his oratorical gif s, his unusual executive ability, and his personal charms, as a conversa- tionalist. His last mentioned quail ity impressed me especially when l enjoyed his company for three hours on the train at the time he was returning from Texas on what
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17
Negro Murderer hght Here
 Q Avoid Being Lynched

wife into unconscousness and then lay in wait for his mother-in-law, but was scared away by the appearance of other parties.
 Hudson accuses his mother-in-law of being the cause of his domestic un- happiness. The murder was cold blooded and carefully calculated.
 Due to the fact that the Cleveland county jail is incomplete, Hudson was brought to this city for safe keeping, but the deputy sheriff who accompa- nied him says that the feeling at Ris- on is raging against Hudson, that had he been left there the negro would have been lynched.
 Hudson tried to escape after the crime and was shot by a son of his victim.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17

tire satisfaction with the class amusement presented to the pn bS the management.
 MT. Rallies appeared on floor. but was not captured, though Mack Hammett and Smith were sure they had lq the right party. Tonight you have chance to witness game between Little Rock and Bluff. This game will be fast exciting. Come out and cheef the home boys. Saturday afterl ? prize party will be given TOE children. Mir. Rallies will be ae Bluff City rink.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17

-E. J. Bedding, general chairman of the Joint Protective Board of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen and Enginemen, returned last from Chicago, where he attended meeting of that board in Chicago He reports that no complaints were entered against the railroads of this section.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17
Bar Nss>ociation tu Attend Funeral
 in :, TsaJy

Bar Nss>ociation tn Attend Funeral
 in :, Body.
 The Jefferson County Bar asso- ciation met this afternoon and adopted resolutions on the death of Mayor White.
 | W. Crawford presided and \. T. WhitelaW acted as secretary. \ committee, composed of w. T. Woodbridge, B, ], Altheimer, Creed Caldwell and & NJ Taylor. was ap- pointed to draft suitable resolutions to be presented 10 the courts. w. F. Coleman was named to select floral offering in the name of the association. The members will at tend the funeral in body.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17
Miss Perkins Hostess.

Miss Sue Perkins will be the host ess for the Silk Stocking club tomor- row afternoon. Miss Willie D. Tcy- Tor, of Brownsville, Tenn, will be the guest of honor, and the guests will be limited to the club members and vis- itors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17
COMIC MASQUERADE . AT BLUFF CITY RINK
Rallies Was There Too, But Was Not Captured-Poio Game
 Tonight.

Of course you were at the Bum
 City rink last night to witness the comical masquerade. It certa'n'V was a funny sight. The crowd that attended filled the house to its nt- most capacity and all expressed en-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17

-Walter Adams. of No. 4oEst Fifth avenue. has accepted a l i'n at Helena and will leave foi at nlace next Sunday. He will al position as circulation manaa aor the Helena World.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17

The Reverened Doctor wy Christie. presiding elder Of thf' trict of the Methodist Epf church. conducted the prayer $ 9s at the First Methodist churchS VI night. After the prayer servlpe first quarterly conference was
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17

Impure blood runs you down makes you an easy victim of organic diseases. Burdock Blood Bitters puri- fies the blood-cures the cause builds you up.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17
BOROK SUC-
 CEEDS DUBOIS.

Special to the Graphic.
 Boise City, Idaho, Jan. 16.-Wilhelm Borok was today elected United States Senator from this state. He will suc- ceed Senator Dubois.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17
EAST END NOTES.


 Mrs Agnes Pickett sprained her ankle badly day before yesterday.
 Mrs. Julia Gardner and Mir. George Hall, an employe of the American laundry, Were married at the Baptist parsonage last night.
 Mir. Walter Nair is on the sick list.
 Mrs. Haralson, and Misses E. D. and John Culpepper have returned from visit to Almond, Ala. Mrs. Haralson will visit relatives in the city for two weeks before return ing to her home at Handol, Wash- ington
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17
WANTED TO RENT.

A four-room house furnished for housekeeping. Address P. O. Box 251, city.
 Polo. Little Rock vs. Pine Bluff. Bluff City rink to- night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17
Main rink, Friday night, Willie Burton vs. Willie Ro- zier, one mile race.

For sale, two small second hand coal stoves. Will sell cheap. Apply at the Graphic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17

Miss Ella kaufamn is visiting her sister, Mrs. Alton Walker, in Little Rock
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-17

Polo. Little Ro& vs. Pine Bluff. Bluff City rink to- night.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-08-10
New Law
Firm Has
Good Library

The law firm of Royal & Will
liams, with Offices in the Williams
Building, 18th and Washington
streets, has just increased their
law library by purchasing a COM
plete set of the Illinois Supreme
Court reports consisting of 225
Vols, the Illinois Appellate
Court Reports, 1875 Vols, the
Illinois Cyclopedic Digest, 9
Vols. the Lawyers Report An
notated and the Digest of same,
80 Vols, and many other reports
and text books. They have a
suite of three large rooms for
offices and three walls Of their
library rooms are covered with
books. They have as good a
working law library as can be
found in the state.
They are worthy of the conf
dence of all the people.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-08-10
Entertains.

Last Saturday, Aug. 8, little
Marie Tucker, 206 N. 14th street
entertained in honor of her cous-
in, Miss Osborne of Sebre, KY,
who has been her guest during
the summer. About II little
misses were present and enjoy
ed quite a fete. Refreshments
we're served at the conclusion.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-08-10
Wedding at ST. John.

Last Monday at 12 O'Clock at
the parsonage Of the st. John Il.
M. E. church, occurred double
wedding-Rev. Bundy officiat-
ing. All parties were from st.
Louis The women were white
and the men colored. but don't
tell Vardaman and Tillman.
They claim colored people
force themselves on other races.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-08-10
Speaks in high terms
of Fayette, Mo-, town
SAYS COLORED POPULATION DOING
WELL.

Mrs. L. D. Mitchell of this city
left on July 81 last for Hannibal,
Mo. her former home, en- route
to Fayette, Mo-, where the grand
Annual Convention of the Grand
Tembe and Grand Tabernacle,
of which she is a member, was
being held. This Session open.
ed July % and closed the q.
1t is reported to have been the
best session held in the history
of those orders, Mrs. Mitchell
speaks in the highest possible
manner of the condition of our
people both in Fayette and Han
nibal, and commends them espe-
cially for their industrial pro-
clivities md racial pride and pro-
gress.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-08-10

The rs outhern States may
agaiu attempt to Secede,' is the
subject of an editorial to appear
next week.
Mrs. Samuel Casey of Carriers
Mi S is visiting relatives in the
Guy. She is the guest Of Mrs.
Ben Casey, Ais N. 18th ST.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-08-10
Odd Fellows Grand
Lodge Ses sion
Convsnes here this Week with
large crowd of Delegates.
SESSIONS HELD AT REPRESENTATIVES,
HALL IN STATE HOUSE.

Last Tuesday, the Annual
Grand Session of the Illinois @.
u. G.. of O. F.. and Jurisdiction,
was called to order at 10 a. m.
The various district grand repre-
sentatives read their reports and
made short addresses appertain
ing to the Lodges interest. The
repolts showed that there i,
great work being done by the
order.
Presentation of keys by J. G.
Douglas, city, Lincoln Monu :
ment Lodge No. 1924.
Most worthy Grand Master,
Deputy Grand Master, Officers.
Delegates, District Grand Lodge
No 9, most noble Governor, wor.
thy light noble Governor, in
mates of Eden Household of Ruth
No. 18, Worthy Patriarch, Dis
trict Grand Lodge No. IA, of
Grand U. O. F. within the juris-
diction of Illinois and Wisconsin,
in behalf of Lincoln Monument
Lodge. No. 1924 G. U. O. F. of
Springfield, Ill of which l have
the honor of being the organ, L
hereby tender you these keys,
which l do most heartily, as a
token of duty to the Grand AS
sembly. We request your accep-
tance of these jewels and let them
remind you of the high esteem
in which you are held by the
brethren and sisters and officers
of our Lodge of District No. 9
within the jurisdiction of Illinois
and Wisconsin. These keys are
presented unto you not
on,y to unlock the doors of our
own castle Hall, but to unlock
every door and gate of this his
toric city, the home Of Lincoln
and the future paradise of the
Union.
Yours in F. L. T.
Lincoln Monument Lodge No.
1924 G.. u. O. of O F. of
Springfield, Ill.
At 4 o'clock Wednesday in a
short but able and comprehen-
sive manner Gov. Deneen deliv,
ed the welcome address on behalf
of the State of Illinois.
Mayor Roy. r Reece deliver
ed the address in behalf of the
city of Springfield.
The response to the Governor
was made by P. G. M. Major
Jno. c. Buckner of Chicago, a
brave fearless man, whose ad.
dresss bespoke the extraordinary
ability of the man. He was dig
nifed; but uncompromising He
spoke in the highest terms.of the
Governor and thanked him fol
the good things he had said o.
the colored race, but declared il
substance that the Governor ha(
not said the half Mr.. Bucknel
showed himself to be historian
of some note and declared tha
Crispus Attacks had offerd him
self up at Boston Commons, ;
living sacrifice that this nation
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-08-10

Mrs ). J. Dickerson is enter
taining Miss Mayme Wiuhers of
Louisville, KY.
The rally held at Mt. Pisgah
Baptist church recently, was a
financial success. the neat sum of
1851 being raised. Extensive
preparations are being made to
have a large representation at
the association to be held at
Jacksonville. That city was
named for Rev. A W. Jackson, a
pioneer Baptist minister.
Mt. Pisgah church will send
Rev Hall 10 the National Bap-
tist Convention at Washington,
D. c., in the near future. While
IN the east, he will visit the
Jamestown Exposition ard when
he returns, will lecture on "Ne-
gro Exhibits at Jamestown.
Elder Geo. Hoagland is confin-
ed to his bed but is better at this
writing.
Miss Veela LeSerer has return
ed to Paducah, KY, after pleas
ant visit in the city.
The Common Sense Club will
meet Tuesday with Mrs Scrog'
ms. The Club had lawn fele
at the reeidenCe of Mrs. Wilson
on e. Monroe street.
Mrs. F. D. Wyche has return.
ed from Chicago, accompanied
by Mrs. DR.. Smith and son.
Mr.. and Mrs Chas. II Bartor
passed through the city en- route
from Chicago, to Springfield.
If you want your present, pas
or future read, give Mrs. Irving
a chence to do you justice.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-08-10
Normal and
Bloomington News

Miss Alice O'Neil is anticipat-
ing pleasant visit in Nashville,
Tenn, her former home, in the
near future, She will also enter
school at Tuskegee, next month.
Mrs. J. Henreger was indispos
ed last week but is better at this
writing.
Mrs. w. Price is entertaining
Miss Nina Hardin of Upper
Alton.
Miss Ethel Henneger is visit
ing in Cincinnati, Ohio,
Elder and Mrs. Cottman we're
the guest of Miss Mary Thomas
of Wilson street.
Mrs. Matte Jackson and Miss
Mary Jackeon of Texas. are the
guests of Mrs. Bradshaw and are
attending school in Normal.
Mrs. Lod Green is entertaining
her daughter, Mrs. DR.. Smith of
Chicago.
Miss Mary Thomas is expect
ing to entertain the Misses
Thomas of Columbus, Ohio.
Mrs. Dabney of Jacksonville.
is the guest of her daughter and
son.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-08-10

might be free and that this lodge
might be privileged TO hold ses
sions and have the honor to be
addressed by so able man as his
excellency the Governor He
declared that were It not for the
Negro vote, Deneen might not
be Governor to day. He also oe-
clared with emphasis that the
Negro has ever stood for the
survival of the stars and stripes
and is entitled to better re ecOgni-
ton in the Grand Commonwealth
of Illinois. He was loudly ap
plauded and the speech consid-
ered masterpiece of eloquence
and rare literary production. He
evaded no issues nor sugar coat
ed any phrases, but marched
straight forward to the goal.
The Halls CT the State House
we're profusely decorated with
Autographs of the various officers
of the Lodge and with American
flags.
Tuesday evening a reception
was rendered at Arion Hall where
a large crowd attended.
Wednesday was taken up prin-
cipaIly i'll secret work by the Or
der. Wednesday evening at
Representative Hall Memorial
Services were held.
Memorial Services were open
ed by singing "Nearer My God
20 Thee" by Union Baptist choir
and congre CATION. Prayer was
offe ed by Rev. T L. Price, Pas
Tor Of St. Paul A. M. E, Church
Springfield, III.
Scripture Reading.
Solo Miss Davis, Springfield
Rendition by Choir
Solo, Miss Stokes
Short eulogies OF the deceased
brothers and sisters by members
Of the Lodge.
Short remarks by several local
ministers.
Benediction, Rev Fulton, N.
H. Baptist Church.
There was also an Entertain
Il. ent given at Arlon Hall Thurs.
day evening. A large crow d at
tended. The great finale being
Friday when the great annual
picnic was held at the Fair
Grounds.
Grand Master of the q. S.,
Houston, Of Washington, d. O.
was met at I. G. Station by the
band and Patriarch in unif ornl
rank.
The officers elected for the en-.
suing year are:
District grand master-Doria
Byrd, Chicago.
Deputy district grand master
Charles Messer, Harris burg.
District grand treasurer-Hen
ry G.. Wells, Chicago.
District grand directors-Wil.
liam Miller. Cairo; F, H. Arts
Chicago.
Continued in next issue
The Southern States may
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-30
Sunday and attend the Sunday meet

Sunday and attend the Sunday meet
ings.
Mrs. j. H. Mulligan Of Mt. Zion was
shopping in town Friday.
Mrs. A. Heninger returned from
Keokuk Friday evening, where she
has been visiting the past week.
William Metz of Ottumwa is bust
ness visitor here today.
Miss Jennie Ferris Of Douds spent
Friday and Saturday with James Har-
wood and family.
Misses Del Norris, Nellie Mcintosh
and Doris Bell visited the Taylor school
Friday.
Mrs. Curtis McClurg returned to her
home in Milton Thursday.
J. w. Rowley and wife are visiting
relatives iii Stockport.
A. j. Peer living east of town, has
been quite sick the past week with
throat trouble.
Miss Marjorie Norris returned from
Birmingham Wednesday to assume her
work. Her father. Dr. Pitt Norris, is
reported much better.
The frame building near the power
house, formerly used as the mayors
office, has been torn away.
Miss Mary Day entertained six Of
her friends at cards Wednesday, even
ing.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-30
Adio,,rns Until THURSDAY

Albia.-Court has adjourned until
next Thursday. The trial Jury will re-
convene next Monday and the grand
jury will do no more work until May
10.
Sheriff w. B. Griffin yesterday took
Mary Atteberry, an insane woman
from the county farm to the asylum
at Mt. Pleasant.
The newspaper fraternity Of Abba
was very pleasantly entertained Satur-
day night by Mr.. and Mrs G. G. Me-
Cormick at their home. Some hand
some spoons were left as reminder Of
the pleasant relations which exist be-
tween employer and employees while
Mr.. Mccormick was editor OF the Al
bia Republican.
Mr.. and Mrs. Potter OF Creston were
guests of relatives and friends at AL
bia Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Potter
was formerly Miss Helen Craig.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Worth of Creston
have been at Abba several days, guests
at the Arlington. Mr. Worth is an ex-
perienced piano man and is seeking d
permanent location. He may decide to
make Abba his future home.
( The funeral of VIM. Laidlow, who
died at Vermillion, Alberta, Canada
on the 18th inst was conducted from
the First Presbyterian church Satur-
day afternoon by Rev John Moff1tt OF
Cantarvilla- of the Church Of the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-30
. FILES $4,000 SUIT.
Heirs Of AcquiIla Kern Want Damage.
From the Burlington.
Dad

= g. 3
Charlton. Gillespie g. Bannister, at
torneys, of Des Moines, have filed no.
tice of a suit for the heirs of the late
Acquilla Kern against the c., B. & Q
railroad for $4,000 damages. Mr.. Kern
Was Killed early in the spring near Mel
rose, while out hunting.
Miss Lula McMasters, one of the
teachers In the Osceola schools, spent
Sunday with relatives in the city.
August Erickson will leave soon for
Colorado, where he hopes the change
will benefit his health.
johnson & Best will go to Derby this
week to commence the erection Of d
fine home for Mr.. Grimes.
The Baptist church 10 soon to receive
an overhauling, the walls will be re-
painted and the wooden steps replaced
with stone ones.
Miss Laura Carpenter has return-
ed to Ottumwa.
Ben Darrah left Saturday for Corn
ing for visit with his relatives. He
was joined there by his wife and they
will 90 to Hemmingsford, Neb., for a
visit.
Miss Hattie Press Entertained a
number Of her girl school companions
Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. John Abbey of st. Joe
Mo. visited In the city Saturday.
Miss Mabel Anderson of Columbia
was In the city Saturday.
Mrs. Mae Norris and Mrs. Mary
Crafty Of Newburn were in the citS
Saturday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-30
ELDoN.

Eldon.-Mr. and Mrs. Willard left
this morning for Sioux Falls, D., for
a visit.
Owing to a change of time on the
Rock Island Rev. w. A. Sunday had
to cancel his meeting here.
j. E. Houghland is an Ottumwa Wis
itor today on business
The Order of the Eastern Star will
entertain Mrs. Alta Sullivan, district
deputy, tonight at the lodge hall.
Mrs. J. 3. Houghland will entertain
the M. nj. M. M. club Wednesday aft
ernoon at her home on West Church
street.
Rev. Broom will hold evangelistic
services at the Baptist church every
night this week.
The Congregational Sunday school
will hold a May day picnic on the
Hunnell grounds. south of the High
school building Wednesday Afternoon,
at 1880.
@. w. F'inney has purchased the
north half of block No. 48 and will
erect residence this summer
III. e. Ritz and wife, Mrs. Currie
Mrs. Dillon, Mrs. Puffinbarger, Mrs
Erskine and Mrs. Bowman are OF
tumwa visitors today.
Ralph Elder left this. morning for
Abba.
Orville Finney and family left Fri.
day on No. for Hobart, Oklahoma
Mr.. FinneY having entered into bust
ness In that city
Mrs. Hannah e. Knouff purchased
the Redd property of j. E. Houghland
and will remove the same at once.
Ed. Shoot visited Oskaloosa Wed.
nesday and purchased two tutos.