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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-12
TRAVELLER IS
 STRICKEN ON TRAIN
Mrs. J. Q. Nance Taken HI With An. Vendicitis on Cotton Belt Train and
 Wild RumOr is Circulated Here.

While on the Altheimer branch train of the Cotton Belt yesterday, Mrs. J. o. Nance, of Oklahoma City, en route to this city to visit her mother, Mrs. Alex Peterson, was attacked with ap- pendicitis and suffered agonizing pains 'befo1e 'finally being placed in the Davis Hospital here Dr. Carpenter, of Keo, Ark, accompanied the pati- ent to Pine Bluff and relieved her con siderably, although she Was thought 10 be in a serious condition when taken to the hospital
 Mrs. Nances condition was such as to win sympathy from the passengers on the train, among them being Mrs. J. c. Knox, of Monticello, who aided in caring for the unfortunate travel CT and did all she could to relieve her of her suffering. City Attorney w. B. Sorrells was also on the train and af ter getting the physician, wired H. I. Holderness to have the ambulance at Union Station, upon the arrival of the train here, but did not state who wanted the ambulance. A report was circulated over the city that the arn- bulance was for City Attorney Sorrells and the news spread so rapidly that large crowd gathered at the station before the train arrived to see how badly the City Attorney was hurt. The report was shown to be without foun- dation when Mrs. Nance was taken from the car and placed ill the am- bulance.
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br. Hupp Says Mrs. Schenk Suggested That Nurse Be Brought In.
[S OF SIGNIFICANCE
Millionaire and Children Wave to Wife and Mother When She Waves From Cell,
International News Special

l Wheeling, w. Va, Jan. 11.-Prom- se rather than performance kept up oday the interest in the trial of laura Farnsworth Schenk, on the harge of poisoning her husband, the egal procedure that is gripping Wheeling and it's environs like the lrst Thaw trial gripped New York. In ourt the day was devoted to the ross examination of IDr. LeMoyne Hupp, the physician who yesterday old the story that seemed to over Thelm Mrs Schenk in a mass of tuilty words and actions, slightly hvoring the defense were brought ut. Dr. Hupp admitted that it was Frs. Schenk who in the first place uggested that trained nurse he rought into the case Miss Mary vans was engaged. This was con |dered gain for the defense If be Wife wanted to kill her husband,
 will be contended, why did she ring in possible witness
 He conceded likewise that there las arsenic in the quinine he pres fibed and gave to the millionaire, ht he said the amount was almost |finitesimal. Likewise the medicine
 had given the patient for stom- fh and intestinal disturbance.
 The main thing Dr. Hupp was fore
 to admit was that he had not de- nitely concluded that Schenk was lffering from either lead or arsenic Pisoning until after he had received e report of experts who analysed e drug, medicine And drinking wat
 that the man had been taking.
 He admitted that Mrs. iSchenk had Jected to the presence in the house
 Miss Kline, the detective nurse, DO is alleged to have been her con- amt.
 Dr. Hupp stated that Mrs. Schenk him that her husbands brother, bert. hated her and was trying
 do her. Questioned regarding
 statement that discolorations on nenk's gums indicated lead poison B, Dr. Hupp was forced to admit It he had afterwards learned that se discolorations were probably due the millionaire's neglect of the reg
 use of a toothbrush.
 Rfter the earlier recess today MT. henk was obliged to come to the lrt house to transact some business lcerning property As his machine Pve up Mrs. Schenk looked down m her cell in the tower of the jail xt door and waved to her husband their children who were with him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-12
HAM F FUNERAL
 THIS AFTERNOON Mo Hanf, Who Died Tester day, Was One of City's Most Useful Citizens. SONS FALL BEARERS Pioneer Citizen and Aided in Early
 Development of Pine
 Bluff.
SONS FALL BEARERS

While his daughter, Miss Fannie Hanf, and son, Roy, Hanf, were at Greenville, Miss, and other children were preparing to go there to attend the wedding of Roy Hamf and Miss Irene Moyse, which was to have taken place today in the Mississippi city, Mo Hanf, 63 years old, one of the most prominent, refined and popular citi- zens of this city, passed away at his home, No. 620 West Second avenue, early yesterday morning, brief no- tice of his death being made in the Graphic just before press hour.
 Though suffering from a fatal mal- ady, which was responsible for his re- tirement from active business life some years ago, and for some time known to be nearing the end, his death came nevertheless as a great shock De- spite his conditio mn recent months MT. Hanf Was cheerful and jovial at all times and encouraged by the sweet and loyal companionship of a devoted and self sacrificing wife his last days were made most comfortable and pleasant. He was man of remark able disposition and exceptionally fine attainments. Among those who knew him and especially in former years, when he enjoyed popularity in social and business circles, he was regard ed as one of the most genteel and re- fined men in this city. Intellectually few men were his equal and his knowledge of modern topics was of- ten commented upon.
 Everything was done for him to re- lieve him of his suffering, but to no avail The finest specialists in the eastern cities were consulted, but his case Ibaffled medical science, and realizing that he had but to await the end, MT. Hanf displayed remarkable courage and when the end came peace fully, for he passed away as if falling asleep, he accepted it in manner that had characterized his useful life.
 MT. Hanf, is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Theresa (Dinah) Bloom, whom he married on December II, 1879; one daughter, Miss Fannie Hanf, and four sons, Ike E. Hanf, of Little Rock; Harry, Roy and Clarence Hanf, nf nj tu tcfa Ahre Gutterman, of Philadelphia, also sur wives.
 The deceased was born in Nash vile, Tenn, and lived in Pine Bluff forty years. He came to this city from Philadelphia and took a position as bookkeeper in the general merch- andise store of Joseph Berlin, now de- ceased. He remained with MT. Der lin several years in this city and at Memphis, later engaging ill the furni- ture business in this city with his brother, the late Edward Hanf Theirs was one of the first exclusive furniture firms in Pine Bluff Hel remained in that business for 25 years, finally retiring from it on account of i'll health
 MT Hanf was one of the first dl- rectors of the Merchants and Planters Bank, and was one of the chief finan- cial advisors of that institution for some years. For twenty-one years
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MRS. TURNbULL
 SCORES AGAIN Many Witnesses Tell of Baldwin Introducing Her
 As His Wife. A HOTEL INCIDENT Tried to Get Woman to Leave Child With Him and Offered to
 Provide For Her.
A HOTEL INCIDENT
International News Specia


 Los Angeles, Cal, Jan n.-Bob Jackson, for many years valet to E. J
 Lucky Baldwin, was the star wit ness in the Baldwin Will contest case today Jackson told of an offer made by the late millionaire turfman by him to Mrs. Turnbull in 1897 in which Baldwin offered to take Bea- trice Anita, the child of Lillian Ash ley, and provide for her. Accord ing to Jacksons story Lillian Ashley with her sister and the little girl came to the Baldwin Hotel in San Francisco in 1897, while the hostelry was being run by Stone and Ashner. The women were notified to leave the house.
 Word was given to MT. Baldwin and he sent for Colonel Kowalsky,' D said the witness. When I brought the Colonel to him Mr Baldwin told the Colonel to go to the lady and tell her that he was not running the to- tel any more and if she would leave he would take the child and provide for her, and would also pay the hotel bill. Miss Ashley refused to see tht Colonel and then Mr. Baldwin sent me with the message. She refused the offer
 When I returned" continued Jack son, and told MT. Baldwin that ! did not blame the lady for not leaving the hotel, as he already had several children and an adopted daughter hanging out around the house, he became angry and said:
 ' This is my house and I can do what I please. Hasn't a man the right to look after his own flesh and blood?' :"
 Edward E. Blazer, horseman, tas- tified that on one occasion, While talking to MT. Baldwin, in the res taurant of the Baldwin hotel, Mrs. Turnbull entered the room and joined Baldwin at his table.
 we were discussing race hcrses at the time," said Blazer. Baldwin informed me that the lady was Mrs. Baldwin and that she was very much interested in horses also.' Blazer stated that he was at one time a confidential employe of the late Charles Fair. He claimed he became witness in the will contest through casual remark he made to "a newspaper man after seeing an ar- ticle in a San Francisco paper. He recalled being introduced to Mrs. Turnbull by Baldwin. Word reached Mrs. Turnbull's attorney that he was subpoenaed.
 Sol Pincus, the San Francisco thea trical manager, told of Baldwin and Mrs. Ashley's visits to the Baldwin theater, and of the woman being known as Mrs. Baldwin. The hear ing was continued until tomorrow.
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bills introduced into House and Sen

plllS introduced into House and Sen
 ate. The mileage and per diem bill carrying an appropriation of s2Oo. .OOO was passed by both Houses and will
 De signed by Gov. Donaghey tomor- row. The members can then get busy drawing what is due for their weeks services. There were 26 bills Introduced in the house and II in the senate, besides number of res,,,u
 tions.
 A number Of local bills are creeu- Ing Tn, the same as in years past. but the ban Will probably be put upon all which do not have school districts to deal with. There were a number of bills introduced yesterday dealina
 With election laws, several of the bills asking that the election of Congress- man be consolidated with the state general election. Rice introduced q bill in the afternoon prohibitine county judges collecting fees. Kersh introduced bill calling for the sub mission of the liquor Question to the voters of Arkansas at an election to be held the second Monday in Septem- per. Martin, of Faulkner, introduced bill allowing county courts to make appropriation for the payment of farm demonstrators. Mccall intro- duced a bill regarding the employment of farm demonstrators. Davis of Columbia introduced "a house bill No. 20 regarding the sale of commercial fertilizers in Arkansas. Owens in troduced bill to change the laws re- garding the collection of fees for i'm pounding stock. This bill was read twice and referred to the committee on Cities and Towns. Toler intro duced "a resolution calling for a con- stitutional amendment to change the length of terms for office holders. lenghthening the terms and allowing an official ill many instances to serve his county in but one term. Williams, Of Logan. introduced "a concurrent resolution for a committee of five to be appointed to make an Investigation of the State Normal. This is the reg ular biennial committee Three members ale to be appointed from the house and two from the senate.
 In the senate Holland, of Sebastian. introduced bill requiring railroad companies which maintain hospitals and deduct from the pay of employees for their maintenance, to govern these with a board of three members, two members of which board must be em- ployes. A bill was introduced by Senator Henderson estalishing and defining estate by curtsey. Johnson introduced a bill to remove disabilit- ies of Clyde Fish and Brown Lyle, of Lincoln county. A bill was intro duced by Friedell giving the owners of aluvia and in the river bottoms of Arkansas the right of eminent domain over railroads which cross the land. Jacobson, of Pulaski, introduced bill to govern corporations and fix the fees to be paid by them to the state. The morning sessions of senate and house were also very busy, the grandfather clause bill by Hardige. and the three cent street car fare bill by Grant, of Jackson, being the fea- lures. Gov. Donaghey late in the af- ternoon notified both houses he was ready to deliver his message and set ting ? o'clock Thursday afteMoon as the time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-12

MT. and Mrs. John Mcleod leave to- day for their home in Rushford, Minn., after visit here with their son, J. A. Mcleod and family While here MT. Mcleod accompanied by Claud Monk, made a trip to Stuttgart and viewed the rice industry of that section
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-12
CAR OF PURINA
 FEED RECEIVED

The Southern Grocery Company, sole distributors of Purina Stock Feed announces that they have just received a car of the fresh feed. The car includes scratch size, little chick and chicken chowder. The merits of this feed is we'll known to local poultry men. It is sold by all gro cers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-12

Let us handle your rental prop erty Our rental department is in chargt of an experienced man who gives it his entire t'me.-Cotton Belt Savings and Trust Co., 1 6 4t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-12

Sol Pincus, the San Francisco thea trical manager, told of Baldwin and Mrs. Ashley's visits to the Baldwin theater, and of the woman being known as Mrs. Baldwin. The hear ing was continued until tomorrow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-12

A desirable seven room house on w. 9th, ave- for sale. Low price, terms to suit.--Cotton Belt Savings & Trust Go. 8 At.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-12

FOR UMBRELLA FIXING.
 I. Glicksberg, the umbrella man Second and Walnut. opposite tele- phone office. ' 27 1r
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-12

A quarter block for sale. Locat- ed on corner Poplar st., and 12th aye. Cotton Belt Savings & Trust Co.
 1 II 1t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-12

FOR RENT-A cottage near 18th ave. and Mulberry street.-Cotton Belt Savings and Trust Co. 10 At
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-12
ATTENTION KNIGHTS
OF PYTHIAS

All members of Imperial-Juliet K. of P. are herby requested to attend the funeral of our late brother, MO Hanf from his late residence at 10:3O a. m. Thursday, January 18th.
 B. w. BENTON, c. C. J. P. Jordan, K. of R. & s.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1911-11-18
FIsTIc FACTS, BY TOM ANDREWS

Welsh came back and for time
there was a regular three-round
scrap, with no frills. Welsh let
out enough to put the Kid
down once and matters ended.
Later / met Welsh and he said:
Had narrow escape today.
That Kid Wolgast tried to cross
me at the gym and came near
turning the trick, but luckily did
not get me. Someone wanted to
spoil my fight with Mcfarland by
having him turn the trick. He
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1911-11-18

Some thing in the nature of a
grudge will be disposed of when
Champion AID Wolgast and Fred
dy Welsh, the British light
weight, meet at Los Angeles,
Thanksgiving day. The grudge
originated in Milwaukee three.
years ago.
Freddy Welsh was just begin
ming to shine, having met such
stars as Charlie Neary, Maurice
Sayers and Packey Mcfarland,
while the Cadillac boy was fight
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1911-11-18
The Incident.
AID Wolgast.

ing semi-hnals and minor wind
ups.
Both were training at Larkins'
and frequently boxed together.
One day they were mixing pretty
strong and AID slipped over a jolt
to Freddy's jaw that made him
realize he was not up against a
plaything,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1911-11-18

wont want any more of my game.
| handed him some jolts. 1t was
small business.
After Wolgast defeated Nelson
l met Welsh and he recalled the
incident. THAT Kid thinks he
can whip me and I'm going after
him. | could have beaten Nelson
sooner than I did. I'll get VOL
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-16
Abba NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. E F. Butler and son
Lawrence, spent two days of this week
with friends in Buxton.
Mr.. Alfred Grayson is staying in
Hiteman few days this week
Mrs. Ellen Bristo of Des Moines, is
he guest of Abba friends.
Mrs. Chas. Washington entertained
a large crowd on Monday evening at
birthday party for Mr.. Charles Wash
ington. Mr.. and Mrs. Washington has
just finished and moved into very nice
home on West avenue, coming to Abba
from Hooking, where Mr.. Washington
He is employed by the Hooking Stove
company. He received many valuable
presents from friends in Abba A three
course lunch was served by the hostess
and her assistants. The evening was
spent in toasts and conversation of the
occasion. All departed wishing them
many years of such happy hours.
Mrs. Henry Jones entertained the
Trustees Aid society on Wednesday at
ternoon.
Mrs. Maggie Gordon and children of
Duffy were the guests of her sister,
Mrs. Henry Bowman a few days this
week.
The Dunbar Club was entertained by
Mrs, Walter Bennings Thursday after
noon.
A number of strangers have been in
Abba the past week.
Sunday evening was chldren's day
at the A. M E church. The children
and superintendent prepared a program
for the evenings entertainment.
Mrs. Joe Ruben of Hooking visited
with Mrs. John Allen over Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-16
full array of handsome and useful pres

full array Of handsome and useful pres
ents.
Rev. S L. Brit of Chicago and Rev
Horace Graves of Evanston were visit
ors here last week.
Mrs. Georgia Fletcher is enjoying Q
visit in Chicago.
The Culture club met with Miss
Mayme Richardson, Tuesday afternoon.
A program from Paul Lawrence Dun.
bars works was enjoyed. Guests OF
the occasion were Mrs Anderson of
Galesburg
Chicago, and Mrs. Harry Owens of
Ottumwa, and Mrs. Tyler, each of
whom addressed the club
The Young Ladies Band and Lewis
Colored band enjoyed picnic Sunday
at Claws Grove. Mr.. Gabe Lewis is
director Of both bands and under his
leadership. They are making much
progress.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Robertson of Mar
celline, Mo-, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. Garrett.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-16
BIJXTGE i.liiEFs.

Mrs. Hannah Hale, who has been i'll
for the past year, departed this life
Sunday in Colorado where she had gone
in hopes of recovery. She will be
brought home as soon as possible and
the funeral will be preached here by
Rev. Woodland. her pastor.
Mrs. Nelson Walker is improving
slowly, and it is hoped that she will
be out again.
Buxton had a week of carnival, be-
ginning the 5th inst. There were large
crowds of people on the grounds every
night and seemed to enjoy themselves.
Last Sunday was children's day ano
under the management of Mrs. w. A.
Brown a very splendid program was
rendered by the children of Mt Zior
Sunday school. $5.25 was raised fol-
Foreign Missions.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-16
MT PLEASANT NOTES.
last Week.

Many people from here were enter
tanned at the Wick's home, out neal
Rome, last week. A very enjoyable
time was reported.
Mr.. J. Carter is seriously i'll
Miss Hazel Mosloy of Quincy is here
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
j. NJ. Watts
The Missionary society met at the
home of Mrs NJ. Hughes last Friday,
after the usual procedure of business
light refreshments were served and q
very enjoyable sociable. The mex,
meeting will be held at Mrs. Palmer's
home.
Mr.. P. Robinson made a business
trip to Burlington, Friday.
Rev. Child's of Ankeny, Iowa, filled
the pulpit at the Baptist church Sum-
day. He is an able minister and his
sermons were appreciated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Burnaugh are
the proud parents of an 81 pound girl.
Born Friday, June I'd. Mother and
daughter are doing fine.
Messrs. James Moss, Herbert Hutch
ison and Bert Gilmore were down from
Fairfield, this week,
The ladies of the Baptist church are
getting the parsonage repaired They
have succeeded in getting the interior
portion in good condition.
Mrs. Holt of keokuk was here to see
her mother, who has been very poorly.
She was accompanied by little Therman
Smith and Robert Shepard back to her
home
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-16

{ The delegates are making prepare
tions to attend the Sunday School con
vention at Des Moines this week. Dr.
Cohorn of St. Joseph, Mo, will have
charge of the Bible hour.
The Kansas City Giants, very 1as'
ball team are playing three games with
the Buxton Wonders this week, Thus
far the Wonders have lost two straight
games. But they promise to win the
last one without fail
The Sunday School union will hold Its
meeting on the fourth Sunday OF this
month, on account of children's day
coming on it's Sunday. Announcement
of the place of meeting will be made
in next issue.
Robt, Lowery, Jr., has gone to Oma-
ha to work this summer.
Rev F. Woodrow left Tuesday
morning for Des Moines to attend the
Ministers and Deacons Union in session
there this week.
Miss Alice Graves arrived in the city
Monday from Des Moines to visit with
her mother and other relatives.
The pit boss at IA mine was severely
hurt Tuesday by falling slate. He sus-
tanned one broken leg and three broken
ribs,
Miss Florence Green was on the sick
list few days last week.
Ed. Green is tonsorial artist in 5.
Wdfskill..s barber shop these days.
Misses Title Cox, Georgianna Dlsleet
md Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Brown left
Thursday morning to attend the Sun
dow School convention at DeS MONIES.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-16
ENTERPRISE, IOWA.
(Last Week \

Mrs. Huffman and daughter, Irene
and sister, Miss Cora Elligin. left Sun
day night for Des Moines where they
will spend the week visiting friends.
Meta, the little daughter of Rev. and
Mrs. Grant White arrived home from
Clinton, Iowa, Tuesday, where she had
been attending the college for the blind.
Rev. and Mrs. James Bowles we're
entertained at number of delightful
dinners this week, before their depar-
ture to make their future home in Col
fax, Sunday. They were entertained
by Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Hunter, Mon
day; MIR. and Mrs. VIM. Battles, We'd
nesday, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Divers.
Mrs. Ada Harris and mother return
ed home Thursday from Centerville,
where they spent a delightful week Wis
iting at the home of Rev. and Mrs.
Boiling.
Mrs. Henry Edmunds entertained
Monday at the home of her mother, in
honor of Rev Mrs. Jas. Bowles, num-
of her lady friends. The evening was
spent in music and conversation at a late
hour. All departed for their homes,
reporting delightful evening spent.
Mr.. Tom Davenport who got his arm
broken last week is up and is reported
doing nicely.
Rev. and Mrs. James Bowles left
Wednesday for Des Moines for few
days visit with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Bell enroute to Colfax, Ia,
where they will make their future
home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-16

| the first cradle roll class in Iowa
that has been success, beginning
with only five she has CLASSIFIED
kindergarten or primary department
OF 81 members at the Union Congre-
gational Sunday school, all graded
with three assistant teachers. 1t Is
great sight to see these little tots
She attended the East Side high
school, then studded music at High
land Park college under Dean Nagle
In talking with a friend. she said
Miss Bell has brought into splendid
use the leading traits of her strong
personality. energy, fidelity, earnest
ness and efficiency"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-16
OSKALOOsA NOTES.

Miss Maree Ha ed of Washington, la.
is visiting at the home of her aunt, Mrs.
A. G. Clark, on Third avenue East.
Sunday was childrens day at the A.
M. E. church which was we'll attended
at the morning services.
Rev. M. G. Newman preached to the
children and mothers, and the children
gave program at night which was
well rendered.
Mrs Chas. Wilson of Ottumwa spent
last Thursday at the home of her mother
Mrs. Ed. James.
Etude club met at the home of Luella
Franklins, SIT Davenport Thursday af.
ternoon.
Mrs. John Barquett entertained at
her home, in honor of Mrs. Slaughter,
Mrs Glass, Mrs, Allen, of Des Moines.
Mr.. A. Hardy is making quite an i'm
provement remodling his house inside.