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Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
Shooting Affray at Walnut Ridge.

As the result, it is said, of ill-feel- ing, which has existed for several years, Contractor Lee Ridgeway was shot and probably fatally wounded at 93:0 o'clock Saturday night at Wal nut Ridge by Ali Bagley, brother of the late Ed Bagley, whom Ridgeway shot and killed several years ago.
 The charge passed through Ridge ways intestines and there is little hope for his recovery.
 Bagley has been arrested and is now held in the jail at Powhatan. He is a son of a wealthy planter.
 Ridgeway shot Ed Bagley while the former was acting marshal of the town and while he was attempting to ar rest Bagley. Ridgeway was acquitted on the plea of self-defense. Ever since then, it is said, feud has eX- isted between the Ridgeway and Bag ley families.
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
White Man Shoots Negro.

Frank Huntley, planter living near Kendall's mill, six miles north of Ri son, shot and probably fatally injured a negro Saturday afternoon. The name of the negro has not been learned and Huntley has not been arrested.
 According to the best information received, the negro was in the employ of Huntley but had refused to work for several days It is understood Huntley and the laborer quarreled Sat urday afternoon when the negro start ed to work, and that Huntley finally poured the contents of shotgun into the negro It is alleged that Huntley and the negro had been on bad terms for several weeks, due, it is said, to the negro's cratic ways of working.
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
Dead Man Found in Coal Car.

Memphis, Tenn.-Killed, then thrown in a caol car of a passing freight train, was the fate of Lee Marshall, a travelling salesman, whose corpse was taken from an Illinois Central car Sun- day.
 His identity was established by pa pers on the person. His family resides in Bardwell, Ky. and he is believed to have represented an Indianapolis drug house. Two bullet wounds were found in the body.
 The train was made up at Fulton, Ky. Stops were made at several Ten nessee towns enroute here before Con- ductor Strickland discovered the body. Relatives from Mayfeld, Ky, are en route here to take charge of the body
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
Convicted of Murder.

Joe Thompson, the negro who assas- sinated Miller Brown, an old negro, near Dorey's Ferry Friday night, Octo- Der 16, will have to forfeit his life for the deed Friday, December 4, accord ing to the verdict of the jury which heard the case Monday in the Circuit Court at Washington. The verdict was that he committed a frst-degree mur- der
 Lucy Simms, the negress who was charged with being an accomplice, pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree and was sentenced to 21 years in the penitentiary. In addition, she received a five-year sentence on a plea of guilty of assault with intent to kill. Her daughter, Penella Simms, on a similar charge, was sentenced to serve a year in the penitentiary.
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
THOUSANDS LEAVE TO VOTE. General Exodus of Government En- pIoyes From Washington Is Noted
 Roosevelt to Oyster Bay.

Washington-Not since 1896 has there been such an exodus of voters from the National capital entitled to the right of franchise as has taken place this year. A careful canvass of the several executive departments showed up to noon Saturday that ap- proximately 3700 voters had already gone to their homes and many hun- dreds more left Washington Saturday night and Sunday It is estimated that 1,500 more will leave for nearby states Sunday and Monday, as hun dreds of bureau and division chiefs and cerks reside in Virginia, Mary land, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsyl- Yania and New York.
 President Roosevelt, Secretary Loeb and several White House attaches who hold voting residences at Oyster Bay and other places in New York, will leave Washington Monday night. All members of the cabinet are now in their respective states, except Sec retaries Wright and Metcalf The former failed to register in Tennessee, and the latter is confined to his resi- dence by a serious illness.
 The unusual number of government employees who, this year, are embrac- ing the opportunity to cast their bal lots indicates the intensity of interest taken in Washington in the result of Tuesdays election.
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
Shot His Personal Friend.

Because Rufus Stewart, aged 25 years, his neighbor and close personal friend, refused to go hunting with him Monday, Bert Davis, about the same age, shot and fatally wounded Stewart at the latter's home in the western part of Columbia county. Stewart died within five hours after the shoot ing. It is believed that Davis was temporarily insane at the time of the shooting. It is alleged that he has suffered with attacks of temporary in sanity recently.
 Stewart and Davis were warm friends, and only last Saturday were out hunting together.
 About 6:30 o'clock Monday moring Davis went to Stewards home and asked him to go hunting. StewaT, re- piled that he would be unable to go on account of work Without further talk, it is alleged, Davis shot Stewart through the bowels. Stewart died about 12 o'clock The shooting occur red in the presence of several wit nesses. Immediately after Davis ran toward his home He did not attempt to resist arrest shortly aferward, how ever. He is now in jail at Magnolia.
 Both Davis and Stewart are of good families
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
Jury Decides Frye Was Blown Up.

At o'clock Monday night at Mena the case of the New York Life h. surance Company against J. P Logan, curator involving the question of the blowing up of Gus Frye in well at Grannis, Ark, about a year ago, was given to the jury after three days trial and at noon Tuesday the jury re- turned verdict for the defendants, holding that the body then blown up was the body of Gus Frye, and the in- surance company is liable for the same
 The only question submitted to the jury in the instructions of the court, was the fact whether or not that was the body of Frye which was blown up on the occasion of the explosion last August year ago.
 The contention of the plaintiff com pany was that Frye had placed dead body, or part of one, in the well he was digging and had exploded IA sticks of dynamite in it, himself leav- ing the country. Shortly before he had taken out life policy for $10,000 in plaintiffs company, borrowing $350 from a local bank with which to pay the premium After the policy had been paid the company brought suit to recover the amount from Frye's estate, following rumors that Frye was not dead
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
charoed With smuqoIino.

Pensacola, Fla.-Suspected of hav- ing smuggled Chinese from Mexico to the United States, the American schooner Freddie w. Alton of Boston is detainedis detained here by custom is detained here by custom officials. The master, Capt. Daley, disappear ed when the investigation begun The Alton sailed from Boston, Septem- Der 1, steering straight for the Mexi- can coast, remaining off Vera Cruz for about 15 days and then proceeding to Pensacola. The vessel carries a crew of 12
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
Blind School Crowded.

The Arkansas Blind School now has the largest attendance in it's history. Heretofore the greatest number of pu- pills in attendance at the institution was 13O. It now has 160, and Super intendent s. D. Lucas says that much inconvenience results in his efforts to comfortable provide for the extra number. Heretofore not more than four pupils were placed in some Of the rooms, but now it becomes neces- sary to put five in some rooms. The institution is provided with ample ac- commodatiCns in all its departments except in its dormitory.
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
Bank Caves at Pine Bluff.

The river at the foot of Chestnut and Pine streets, which is just one block from the main business portion of Pine Bluff, has caved considerably throughout Tuesday and large pieces of earth are falling into the river every few minutes Fifteen feet of bank has given away A small cottage of four rooms, unoccupied, which stood on the Lank at the foot of Chestnut street fell into the river and another cottage was carried down stream, after being washed from the north bank.
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
Another Nervy Gin Owner.

report was received at Magazine Saturday that night riders have or dered the gin closed at Briggs. Two men, according to the report. went Friday morning to the gin and ordered MT. Jones, the owner, to close down and told him that if he did not he would be sorry for it.'' They were un- masked and it is said that MT. Jones recognized them. The gin is still in operation and MT. Jones says he will not close down until it comes to 8 ''show down."
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
"Chattannoea. Tenn.
tackles Get Shore Leave.

Amoy.-Two thousand men of the second squadron of the American fleet were allowed to land Sunday and were served at the reception grounds with luncheon and a Chinese dinner. Admiral Sah of the Chinese navy Sunday gave a luncheon in honor of Rear Admiral Emory and the fleet commanders. Toasts were given to the emperor, the president, the dowa- ger empress and Prince Yulang, who represents the Pekin administration. One of the features of the day was a tea served in the temple at 4 o. o.'clock in the afternoon
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
Loses s1ao in TenderIoin.

Bright and early before breakfast Saturday morning, Justice of the Peace l.. Roberts and Deputy Consta- ble Will Scott of Argenta were aroused from their slumbers to hurry to the justices office to listen to a tale of woe from the lips of w. C. Turner, a prominent farmer of Lonoke county. who, after disposing of 52 bales of cotton at Lonoke Friday, had drawn about $200 and took a party of eight of his tenants and friends to Little Rock and Argenta and who, dur ing the course of his trip through the underworld, was relieved of the re- mainder of his roll, which at that time contained about $120.
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
Veteran Enqineer ParaIyzed.

Charles Coffman, veteran Iron Mountain passenger engineer running between Van Buren and Coffeyyille, was stricken with paralysis late Mon day morning while en route from his home at Van Buren to the railroad yards to take his engine out on it's regular run.
 Only his right side was affected, and it is believed that he will ulti- mately recover. He is still unable to talk, but had partially regained the use of his right arm Tuesday morning
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
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Pine Bluff Fears Work of River.

Pine Bluff Fears Work of River.
 The Arkansas river is slowly carry ing away valuable downtown property, adjoining the business district of Pine Bluff, and unless the revetments on the river front there are repaired and new dykes installed immediately some of the most valuable business houses, the Jefferson county court house, the Hotel Jefferson, Pine Bluffs largest hotel, will go into the stream. Early Wednesday moning the river bank at the foot of Chestnut and Pine streets gave way and more than 100 feet of ground, including an entrance into West Pullen street, disappeared. Part of a large brick warehouse owned by General R. NJ. Knox, just north of Chestnut street. was carried away and several thousand dollars worth of hides belonging to A. F. Dreyfus, stored there, were hurriedly removed to another building in the eastern part of the city. Persons living in houses on Pullen steet, between Chest nut and Walnut streets, and those living in small cottages on Chestnut street. are moving hurriedly. They have rented cottages in other parts of the city, and their household goods are being moved for fear that the river will continue to eat it's way into the very heart of the business section.
 Mrs. Sarah Bluthenthal and family, who have made their home in the old Bluthenthal hotel property for more than 20 years, have vacated the build ing on Pullen street and neighbors are also leaving. Already more than 100 feet of ground in the rear of the R. M. Knox Company's store on West Barraque street has been carried away and it is expected that the caving will continue for several days.
 The Arkansas river came to a stand there Wednesday afternoon, but it is feared that when it begins to recede much more property at that point will be damaged
 The Pine Bluff Storage Company is moving all effects from brick ware house in anticipation of further trou- ble. The river bank at the foot of Pine street is also caving and masses of earth were seen to fall into the river in the rear of the Hotel Jeffer- son and the Jefferson county court house at intervals during We'd nesday.
 The street at the intersection of Chestnut and Pullen streets has en- tirely disappeared and traffic there has been suspended The edge of the river bank at that point now runs along the sidewalk on the south side of Pullen street.
 During the June rise the river bank from Beech to Tennessee streets, just north of the business district, gave evidences of weakness and there was considerable caving at that time. On East Barrraque street owners of houses were compelled to move them into the street to save them. As a result of this trouble an improvement district was recently formed by the property owners for the purpose of i'm proving the river front. New revet- ernment officials inspected the banks and reported that the work would cost about $32,000 The government agreed to expend $20,000 if the proper ty owners raised the additional $12,- 900. It was for the purpose of defray- ing this part of the expense that the improvement district was formed.
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
Unknown White Man Found Murdered.

An unknown white man was found dead at Rusellville Sunday morning by an employe of the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern railway. The body was lying on the third track, about 30 feet from the depot, in a pool of blood The man had evidently been murdered, as there was deep and long stab in the chest, just below the heart, and another ill the back; there was also a slight cut on the throat.
 The body was found about 6 o'clock Sunday morning by an employe, but death had evidently occurred some time before the body was was found, as it was stiff and cold. The pockets were searched, and besides several smaller articles a painters union card was found which had on it the name of Edward Bell, Oklahoma City, Okla. Over S7 in cash was also found in the pockets.
 The man looked as though he was 50 years old, was grayheaded and very dirty and bloody Blod was all over his clothing and face, as well as his hands. In the right hand he clenched some paper and grass, as though he had made a desperate struggle to rise. There was a fish tattooed on both his arms.
 The body was taken to the H. V. Williamson undertaking establishment, where hundreds of persons attempted to identify it.
 The officers are busy, and as there were several suspicious characters around the depot Saturday night, many arrests will probably follow.
 The coroner's jury returned the fol lowing verdict after the inquest Sun- day afternoon: "The diseased came to has death by the hands of parties un- known to the jury" The man fell face downward, his nose striking q lump of coal and his left arm stretched across the third track. His moustache, which was gray, was saturated with blood He was about five feet and nine inches in height.
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
Bailey Dead After Visit by Regulators.

John Bailey, farmer, who lived two miles from Waldron, is dead from gunshot wounds, alleged to have been inflicted by member of a party of 12 men who visited his home recently. Five men are now held in connection with the shooting.
 Robert Self, Wyatt Lee, Robert Am mons, James Ammons and his younger son have been arrested in connection with the shooting.
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
Rob Washington Postof;oe.

The postoffice at Washington, 10 miles from Hope. was broken into and robbed Monday night of $50 gov ernment funds. and about $35 which belonged to a church at Washington. The commission of the postmistress was also stolen There is no clue to the identity of the robbers.
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
Neoro Shot: Will Lose Eve.

Said to be proptecting his wife, Henry Hutchinson fired a loaded shot gun into the face of Abadiah Bennett. her alleged assailant. at New Eding- burgh, the shot piercing Bennett's eye All the parties are negroes.
 Hutchinson has been bound over to await the action of the Grand Jury and was committed to jail. Bennett will lose the sight of one eye.
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05

Lexington, Ky.-A double tragedy occurred at Heidelberg, in Lee county, Sunday. Ephraim Angel and Harvey Ross engaged in fight, and as a re- suit Angel was shot and killed and Ross was so badly injured that he is not expected to recover.
 The cause of the melee is not known.
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
John D. Park Loses Barns.

Two large barns of Johs D. Parks. four miles north of Lewisville, were destroyed by fire. together with sever al hundred bushels of corn, some cot ton and tons of hay. The origin of the fire is unknown.
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
Foul Play Is Suspected.

Pitts, Ga.-The body of Pleas Hall was found Sunday on the Seaboard Ali Line tracks, near the Gulf Line Junction, with the head completely severed ard with an ugly knife wound in his side. The general theory is that his body was placed on the track with view to making his death appear accidental.
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
Fireman Kills Himself.

Chattanooga, Tenn.-With a bullet hole in his head, the dead body of Jno. G. Jones, a locomotive fireman of No. 70 Strong street, Atlanta, Ga, was found in a vacant lot south of Eleventh street at o'clock Sunday afternoon. Jones had taken his own life. He has been here for about a week seeking employment. The fol- lowing letter was found in his posses sicn:
 Chattanooga, Tenn. My Little Darling Wife-I am ashamed to tell you what I am going to do. I am going to kill myself. Dear, am crazy. I cannot come to see you. May God bless you all.
 Your loving husband,
 John G. Jones'"
Woodruff County news., 1908-11-05
Receives Elk Horns.

Joe P. Eagle of Lonoke received a pair of elk horns from friend in Montana Wednesday. The horns measure six feet from tip to tip.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-11
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
OBITUARY
Karl Dickmann.

Friday afternoon, after about
five weeks of illness, Karl Dickman, a
well known east side. resident, passed
away at his home, and surrounded by
his family. About five weeks ago he
was taken sick with pneumonia and
apparently recovered. A fresh cold,
however, resulted in relapse and
after week of illness, he departed
this life as stated above.
Mr.. Dickman was born in Germany
August 1882. He saw service in the
Prussian-Austrian war, and also the
war between Prussia and France.
Twenty-four years ago he came to the
United States and Grand Rapids, and
has lived here ever since, and has been
employed by only one firm. the Mac
Kinnon company. In 1915 he was
married to the wife who survives him,
and from that union six children also
survive. They are Albert, Mrs. Her.
man Wachs, Mrs. III. L. Benneboese,
Mrs. Peter Kappel, and Mrs. Herman
Ristow, Of this city; and Mrs. Emil
Stahl, of Milwaukee.
The funeral service was held
Tuesday afternoon at two O'Clock
from the east side German Lutheran
church, Rev. Mack officiated. In
terment took place in Forest Hill
cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
ADVERTISING CHAT

According to Franklin the 'road to
market" was "plain" even more than
a century ago.
The years have brought succession
Of improved methods of travelling on
the same old road, however, and now
the former weary time and distance
have been almost obliterated.
just as steam and electricity have
shortened the distance between Lon
don and Liverpool, Paris and Mar
settles, New York and Chicago, SO has
newspaper publicity shortened the dis
lance between your market and you.
You can still travel from one city
to another by OK team, and have fair
chance of reaching your destination
sometime. But you would not willing
choose the OK team for a thousand
mile trip if fast express were avail
able.
So it is in travelling on this ''road to
market" You might find your
market sometime by using the OK
cart sort of publicity-the poster and
signboard sort-but why not eliminate
time and distance and annoyance and
disappointment by taking the fast ex-
press to your market, which is typifed
by modern aggressive and adequate
newspaper advertising.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

In 1876 MIR. Davis became en-
amoured with railroading and ac-
cepted position as fireman on the c.
B. & Q. railway on the main line.
During the Centennial year he stocked
coal for the trains which drew thous-
ands of passengers. Mr. Davis often
relates stories of his railroading days,
and is especially interested in the
work of the railroader.
In 1881 he moved to Necedah, where
for eleven or twelve years he con-
Quoted dray and buss line. In 1891
he came to Grand Rapids and pur-
chased the cigar and confectionery
business then conducted by William
Gross. He remained in this business
until he was elected county clerk in
1904. In 1906 he was reelected by the
largest vote ever given any candidate
in Wood county, leading Governor
Davidson by 81 votes.
During the time he was in business
on First street he was elected to the