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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-18
is BETTER
THAN EVER

Among the many local schools which
has shown marked improvement dur
ing the last few years and which is
rapidly becoming recognized as one of
the most important institutions of mu-
sical learning in the northwest, is that
of the Fischer School of Music This
school will open on September g. and
for three days prior to this the time
will be devoted to registration etc.
Though no new instructors have been
obtained for the coming term, the
present faculty is one that is perfect
:, competent and able ITO handle music
from its simplest to it's highest form
and the pupils that are graduated from
this school are always a credit to the
institution. Said Mrs Fischer tbs
morning:
Many new pupils have been enroll
ed for this year and the standing that
the school is rapidly attaining is the
lduSc Ol nuItIetlS vi l0tteIS Dt1IlS re-
ceiVed each week asking for full par
ticulars concerning the work. We are
in better shape than ever to accommo-
date pur:is this year
Special recit1is will be given for
the first few weeks of the coming sem
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-18
WIGHT
WANTS
: FRUIT

The fair commissioners who have
been in charge of the Walla Walla
valley booth at the Seattle exposition
have requested additional exhibits for
the showing there. many other local
tiles having adopted the plan of max
ing a speciality OF fresh fruits. and
vegetables.
Although WaTla Walla is represent
ed by the best line of preserved spe-
cimens at the exposition, there is a
dearth of fresh specimens, and it is
hoped Walia Walla valley growers will
thing available with the secretary of
the Commercial club
An effort is to be made to have the
Walla Walla booth one of the finest in
the line of fresh varieties to be found
at the fair and Walla Walla day will
probably find the Garden City exhibit
on par with those Of other communi-
ties which are depending almost entire
ly upon such a display.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-18
]. II. PECK IS
MISSING NOW

Saying that he was member of the
Masonic order and sadly in need of
coin: that his banker was out of the
city on a fishing trip. and that he
could secure no money from the bank
until his return a brush peddler,
who gave his name as J. H. Peck, ap-
preached B F. Fathers. a retired
rancher. on the street last week and
succeeded in borrowing $25 which was
to have been returned last Friday. Af-
ter remaining here for several days,
Peck pulled his freight and it is
thought he is now in Oregon.
Mr. Fathers tsld his story to the
police this morning. asking that eff
forts be made to locate Peck and
bring him to justice. Whether he is
Mason or not was not determined by
Mr.. Flathers, who is member of the
order, and who loaned the money with
out security Peck is said to be fine
appearing young man about 25 years
of age. who has visited this section
frequently during the past several
months peddling his patent perforated
bath brushes, which he usually dis
poses of at d figure ranging from s2.50
to $500.
In putting up his hard-luch story to
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-18
MILLION
FOR HARRY

MFGANTIC, Maine. Aug. 1S.-Near-
ly exhausted from a .20-mile Walk
through the woods in an endeaVor 10
induce Justice Mills TO pardon her
brother Harry Tkaw, Alice ThaW, for
merIv the Countess of Yarmouth, left
last night for White Plains to feJolll
Harry. After d long discussion OF
the case Alice offered to post one
million dollars guarantee Tor Harry
good behavior if he was released. Mllis
refused to consider the plea.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-18
FIGHT FIRE
ALL NIGHT

NNN FRANCISCO. Aug 1S.-The
enumeration and quarantine stations,
the discharge camp. and the surround
ing federal buildings on Angel Island
wy" saved from destruction today.
when the soldiers from Fort McDow-
heat out the flames of a brush fire
after an all night fight.
Dee fire started at the discharge
camp and soon spread beyond control
', l@e federal attaches in the buildings.
soldiers We're called from the fort and
"'re than 500 regulars were engaged
IN fire dghting.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-18
Asks Divorce.

NEW YORK. Aug. 1s.-Mrs. Daisy
n Davenport wife of Homer DaVen-
mort. the cartoonist. is suing for sep
,-atiop ,harcinr abandonment. Friends
of the couple say the differences are
duo 70 artistic temperament. Tne
wifss attorneys refuse to say
whether a suit for absolute oiNoAee
will be filed later.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-18
Taft Is Sore.

BEVERLY, Mass, Aug. 1S.-Pres-
ident Taft is reported to be angry
over the published statement that he
boxes daily and has the making of
good heavyweight pugilist. Secretary
Carpenter is busy denying that Taft
ever donned gloves. Ee says the ru-
NOR originated because Taft exercises
with weights and dumb bells.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-18

WILL BE THE BIGGEST
EVENT OF KIND
EVER HERE
Carnival Company Will Fill
Out Spaces Between
Acts This Year

That the 1909 county fair given uii.
der the auspices of the Walla Walla
County Fair association is to be one
of the, biggest events ever pulled off
in. the west, is shown by the prelimi-
nary arrangements being made by Sec
retary Robert H. Johnson, who this
week signed an agreement with the
Arnold Carnival company of Chicago,
to fill a weeks engagement here cur
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-18
GEN. BOOTH
LOSES SIGHT

LONDON. Aug. 1S.-Genera William
Booth, for years head of the Saliva
ton army. is threatened with total
blindness and has abandoned his pro-
jected tour of the provinces. He will
remain' in England for treatment. A
recent operation for cataract was un-
successful
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-18
Rats Helped Her.

CHICAGO, Aug. IS.-Steel rats
used to hold a pOmpadOur. saved the
life Of Mrs Mabel Moore. who was
day by two men who beat her on the
head with a black jack. The rats pro-
tected her head. otherwise she would
have been killed. She is is the hospi-
ia, and the police are seeking the jew
els and the thugs
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-18
To Attend Exposition.

Mrs. T. p. Gose and children expect
10 leave on the Northern Pacific train
this evening for Seattle, to spend sew
eral weeks visiting with friends and
attending the exposition.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-18
Leave for Hot Lake.

j. NJ Gum and Jeff Jennings left
this afternoon on the O. r. & n train
for Hot Lake. Oregon, where they Will
remain for some time to spend their
summer vacation.
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Off ror the asst.

William Reynolds expects to leave
tomorrow afternoon for Walnut Grove,
H.. for an extended visit with friends
and relatives.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-18
''REDS"
ATTACK

BOSTON, Aug. 1S.-The red army
attacking Boston. commanded by Brig
adler General Tasker Bliss. drove back
the defending blues near Middleboro
this morning. The blues retreated in
good order through the muddy fields
and roads.
The reds landed 500 men i'm the
night. The entire red advance was
opposed by only three regiments of
blues. The defenders are rushing re-
Inducements to the threaten point.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-18
Southern Tree Man.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Aug 18.-Tree
growers from all over Dixie assembled
in Huntsville today at the opening Of
the eleventh annual meeting Of the
Southern Nurserymen's association.
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. wAI IA WALLA CITY
OFFICIAL PAPER .
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putting up his hard-luch story to
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25

lisle, in Lonoke county; Mrs. Sam Webb, of Prairie county; Mack Lucas, of Gregory's Point, Andrew Prewett and wife and Henry Jones of Fakes, Tobe Jones and wife, Mrs. Zura Jones, Mrs. Wesley Harris, Freeman James and Julia Odom ,ofFake's Chapel in Woodruff county; Axle Walstrum and wife, of Plunket, in Jackson county.
 MAKES CLEAN SWEEP.
 The whole path of this most disastrous tornado that ever swept the above territory shows desola- tion everywhere. Practically ev- cry house was completely wrecked. While a few houses in the edges of the path which ranged from one quarter to one half mile in width escaped total destruction, those in the storm proper were hurled into heaps of wreckage and wonder is expressed by those who have seen the awful effects of the storm that the number of kill ed and injured was not many times as great as it was. Many narrow escapes were mape some of them almost miraculous, the storm be- ing filled with thrilling and un- usual experiences for all who were in it.
 The tornado struck this Wood ruff county at point southwest of Gregory's Point immediately after crossing White river out of Prairie destroying lives and property as it went. Three lives were lost and many houses blown away around Gregory's Point. The house of Lee Guest was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, Mr. Guest
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25

badly bruised in side and shoulder. The house is atotal wreck. The home of James T. Smith on J. B. Corners place adjoining the oneabOve named was lifted from one field and drop ed in another, crossing the public r oad and two fecnes. MT. Smith wife and child were carried with their home which is a mass o f splinters and wreckage. None were seriously hurt but how they saved their lives can not be explained. Joe Morgan and son and their fam lilies, consisting of ten people living on this same farm were suffers from the storm, their home having been leveled to the ground and much of it being scattered across the field. Not a member was injured however. A vacant house about 50 feet of this home was blown down.
 Levy Fosters home on J. B. Comer's place is another that is left scattered across the country, a piece being found here and there, Five people, all negroes, were in this house and the only one injured was Fosters wife.
 Chas Chatham, resident on the above farm lost his home and all personal belongings. Pieces of fur niture were found almost a mile therefrom. Mr. Chatham is glad to
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25

left leg was broken in two places and Mrs. Pruett received a heavy blow across the forehead besides getlng her left foot badly crippled MT. Pruett did not know until he made an effort to walk, that he was hurt. Mrs. Pruett had in her arms at the time the storm struck the house, young baby. As they were blown into the field piece of tim Der struck the mother, knocking her senseless and causing the baby to fall from her arms. After the mother regained consciousness she found her child after brief search the vivid tightening furnishing her light. The baby was not injured Two larger children that were in the house escaped injury. The family was brought to this city Wednesday to be cared for by our charitable people. Ollie Holland s barn at his home inst east of Ga che river was badly damaged.
 James Ellison's house on J. E. Comer's farm north west of Nc
 Crory was torn into splinters and heavy pieces were carried half a mile before falling. There were six people in the house and how any escaped alive is a mystery. Freeman Jones' left arm was broken, James Pickens was hurt on the head and an elderly woman, Julia Odom was
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25

know, however, that his family of five is alive and that his W fife is only slightly injured.
 Henry Elliot's home on John Shearer's farm was blown off its foundation.
 Wass Words home and out houses on Dr. Fakes farm were badly demolished.
 Adeline Wilburn's barn on Wilson Comer's farm was torn up considerably. A vacant house on MT. Comer's place was also blown away and dropped in another field.
 Gus Freeman's home on Andy Comer's farm, is badly demolish- ed.
 Robert Slaughter's home on Mrs. T. M. Coles farm was level ed to the ground, injuring none of the five occupants. Ed Butler $ home on this farm was torn to pieces. There were nine people in this house but Ed was the only one to sustain an injury.
 w. A. Coles home on the above farm was blown off the foundation one half of the house being leveled to the ground. No one reported hurt.
 A negro school house near Mr Coles home was blown off it's foundation and badly damaged.
 The home of Ira Stoker's was moved from it's foundation n d greatly demolished. Mir Stoker's barn and out houses
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25

The most destructive tornado and wind storm that was ever known in this section before swept people, houses, timber and other property before it as it cut a path througe the counties of Lonoke, Prairie, Woodruff and Poinsett, Tuesday morning about three o'clock.
 The storm began to take on tor nado proportions in Lonoke county northeast of Lonoke, and swept east into Prairie county, passing about three miles north of Des Arc. It swept northeast through Prairie and crossed White river into Wood ruff, passing northeast through the county into Poinsett county. Vivid Tightening was spectacular fea- ture of 1t.
 THE KNOWN DEAD.
 Bob Pruett and wife, and Bonnie Seat, of Gregory's Point and Tish- ie Jones of Fakes, in Woodruff county; Leslie Gunnel, of Walters s Chapel, in Lonoke county; Jasper Bass, William Freece and Mrs. Fife Stone, of Fisher, in Poinsett county.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25

two children and Andrew Griffin were residing in house which was destroyed on the above place just in front of Mir. Simmons, home. The house, and bedstead upon which Mir. Meadows and wife were lying were blown completely away, leaving them unmolested in their bed on the ground where the house formerly stood. One of their bed posts was found a quar- ter of a mile away. Only their little boy received wound and it was nothing serious.
 I. N. Vanlandingham's home was half unroofed and his barn torn away.
 Walter McFarland's home on R. M. Comer's farm slightly damaged and barn blown over.
 Mrs. Proctor's home near Eight Mile in Jackson county was blown away.
 Frank Barnes home on Dan Laster's farm in Jackson county was unroofed. Louis Williams lost house in that county, also, in which resided Mir. and Mrs. Axle Watson who are seriously in- jured. The home is completely blown away.
 1. P. Phillips, of near Plunkett, is having to build new home from the foundation up because of the storm. His home, barn, and all is complete loss. His damage alone will amount to $1 100000.
 The tornado was not the only bad feature of the storm. Ex- tremely heavy rains wera reported in every part of the state in which the storm struck and in many where the wind was not high. The result was that railroad traffic was delayed, country roads washed out, bridges put out of commission both on the highways and on rail- roads. In many cases dwellings and barns were struck by lightn- tng and the rain prevented losses by fire.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25
and family barely escaping NEWS MAN MAKES PERSONAL INVES- TTGATION OF THE FOLLOWING
 HOMES w H HICH WERE
 nEGTROVEn
DESTROYED.

Home of Henry Jones, negro, liv- ing on Robert Ferrill's farm west of Fakes, blown into splinters an d scattered through the timber ad joining the farm. Jones and his wife were also carried through the air with their house, the proof of which was the finding of their night clothes, which they wore, hanging in the tree tops. The wife was killed and only portion of her night gown was found on her body which was horribly mangled and torn to pieces. The body was lying in pond of water some 75 yards from the home, about IA inches deep. Jones will probiIy re- cover although seriously injured.
 Two vacant houses on Dr. Fletcher's place west of Fakes and south of the Iron Mountai railroad were destroyed. One house on the Raney farm north of Fakes was blown away and another unroofed Both were vacant. Barn on same farm at Julius Ferguson blown to the ground. Jas. Eskew's barn on Fons Jelks place north of Fakes was completely torn to pieces and other damage done.
 Andrew Pruett's house on Fons Jelk's farm one half mile north of Fakes was blown into pieces and scattered through the woods. Everything was carried with the wind except small chicken house under which the family found shelter until day light. MT. Pruetts
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25

1909, at five o'clock, Mir. E. D. Nance, aged 21 years and l3 days Mr. Nance was a member of the Christian ChurcL and his friends were many. He leaves wife anu one child, father, mother, three brothers and three sisters to mourn his demise. The remains were laio to rest in the Eight Mile cemetary Friday after noon. The News 1oinS the host of friends in extending their heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved ones,
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25

were all blown down, killing two fine horses belonging to him.
 w. I. Harris living on Mir. Stoker's farm lost his home. His son, and wife, were also in the house, Mrs. Harris receiving quite an ugly wound on her head.
 The windows in the home of J. L. Mann on Andy Comer's farm
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25
CONVENTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of electors of theiincorporated town of McCrory, Arkansas, at the armory of Com pany in said town, on Monday night, at 7:30 o'clock, March Sth, 1909, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the various offices of the town of McCrory, Arkansas, to serve for the ensuing year.
 Given under my hand, as mayor of said town this 23rd day of February, 1909.
 R, B. CRoSsErT, MAYOR.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25

J. A. Cullum has severed his connection with the City Barber Shop.
 FOR SALE: Second hand bug gy in first-clas coalition. Apply to this office.
 One small, neatly finished room suitable for office or other business. For rent, apply to H. T. Raney.
 Died at his home at Eight Mile Thursday evening, February, IS,
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25
CLEAN SWEEP AT PULLEY s.

The homes of Jack Pulley and Tobe Jones were completly wiped off the map and strown through the timber, carrying everything contained therein. Mr. Pulley was in Wynne at the time on busi- ness and MT. Jones, and family, were spending the night with Mrs. Pulley and children. The wind carried the occupants in the air, dropping them in different corners of the garden adjoining the yard. Mir. Joues, and wife, and Aunt Zura Jones are seriously wounded :. M. A. Jones' home on the above farm was slightly damaged.
 Lotus Williams, residing on the Murphy place is heavy loser, the storm having leveled h S home, injuring his wife and kill ing his cattle and hogs. Mr. Williams and family were buried underneath the debris, but he f. nally rescued all from the same.
 W. J. Hicks living on the east corner of the above farm is having to rebuild everything except his home.
 Richard Hardy, negro living on the same farm lost his home and all personal effects. w. B. Simmons home was moved about four inches north, breaking all the large brick pillows upon which it stood. His barn and out houses are total wreck. The large corn crib was blown against the con- modious barn and stables shutting in a horse and mule. "Uncle Billy" we are glad to state, had provided himself with tornado in- surance to the amount of $1 ,00O.
 A. P. Meadows, wife and two children, Chas. Johnson, wife and
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25

VIII Exceed $3SOOOOO Houses Killing Five People and Leaving Ten Serl-
 ousIy n County Many Narrow Escapes
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25
THE KNOWN DEAD.
SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Mrs. Addie Bass, J.O. Jackson, Mrs. Alice Jackson, LA. Jackson, and wife, C.H. Stone, Russell Martin, Guy Martin, Miss Ethel Garrett, R. E. Martin and wife, and George Smith and wife, of Fish CT, in Poinsett county; Mrs. Ern- est Gunnell, J.B. Baxter, Chas.
 Oliver, - Kite, H.H. Baxter, Chief Engineer Kite, and Mir. and Mrs. Geo. Rochelle, of near Ca1
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25
Tornado Kills and Injures Many Most Destructive Ever Known
 In This Section Before

Four Counties, Lonoke, Prairie, Woodruff and Poinsett are Visited. Storm Came about
 Three O'clock Tuesday Morning
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25

were all blown down, killing two fine horses belonging to him. W. T. Harris, living On MT. Stoker's farm lost his home. His son, and wife, were also in the house, Mrs. Harris receiving quite an ugly wound on her head. The windows in the home of I. l.. Mann on Andy Comer's farm were blown in.
 l.. H. Odom's home and barn on w. E. Jelks' farm were damaged very much. The out houses and barn of Young Madden's on Mir. Jelks' farm were blown down.
 Nelson Stiggers living on the Jones place lost his home.
 W. M. Taylor's home received minor damages.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25

FOR SALE: Two good milch cows with young calves.
 A. c. DILLIARD.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-03-11

Fort Worth, Texas. March ILL.,
More entries, better stock, more
varied program--these are some OF
the Inducements being offeed by the
management OF the National Feed
ers and Breeders Show this year, to
be held In Fort Worth March i3th
to Goth
More than 5000 head or stock,
the finest blue ribbon stock In the
country, will be on exhibition. Far
mers Day, March 10th. special prem
iums are offered FOR farmers hor-
SEES and mules aud there Is absolute
iy no expense attached TO entering
the stock In these classes. Five hun
dred dollars in cash prizes are Of
fercd for winning animals In these
classes.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-03-11
A DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR.
Reception Given In Honor Of Bishop
Seth Ward and Others.

The reception given by the Home
Mission society OF the Methodist
Episcopal church Saturday evening,
honorirg Bishop Ward, Rev. and
Mrs. T. 8. Armstrong and Rev and
Mrs. J. r. Mcclure proved one Of the
most memorable social events In the
annals OF the church.
The spacious parlors OF tho G. D.
Pickett home we're thrown open for
this happy AFFAIR and presented quite
an inviting and festive appearance
under tho soft effulgence OF chande-
Hers against O background OF pot
plants.
The guests were welcomed IN the
reception hail by a special commit
tee, then passed into the parlors
where they were cordially greeted
BY the receiving line composed or
Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Pickett, Bishop
ward. Rev. and Mrs. r. s. Arm
strong, Rev. and Mrs. j r. Mcclure.
Or. Boaz, Rev, Boon and Rev ana
Mrs, Nevins.
Later these friendly pleasantries
were lulled into silence by the SOFT
voices OF a womans quartette ana
Mrs. Grow, Mrs. Hey. Miss Shelton
And Miss Pierce sang 20 Holy Faith
ar" In 4 very impressive manner
Mrs. Peters then gave two negro
dialect selecticns In that delightful
styis which nome but An artist pos
sesas4. Mics shelton closed the pre-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-03-11

gram with d voice selection render
ed with her characteristic charm.
Congenlal groups were then
shown to the dining room under tho
genial guidance Of Messrs. w, A.
Grow and j. Lee Penn. Here the ar
tlstic decorations OF cut flowers and
geraniums lent an aroma OF sweet
ness which made the dainty refresh
ments OF sandwiches and tea all the
more enjoyable.
The honored guests were remind
I'd that America, too had acquired
the tcn-drinking habit. And thus tho
hours waned as "all went merry as
marriage bell.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-03-11

News York, March IL Real ca
tate men were greatly interested In
the sale. today OF the old mansion,
No II East Twenty-sixth street,
facing Madison Square II will mark
the first opportunity that business
has had TO invade q central block
which for years was the most fash
ionable In the city and was protect
I'd by its owners In several hard
fought battles with trade