Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-18
DAVIS HOSPITAL IS MEMORIAL TO
 PINE BLUFF WOMEN
Committee Seeks $2O,0O0 to Pay Debts of the
 Institution.
(BY TOM BLODGETT)

 l bian Association, which was organ ] ized to help decorate and adorn the Arkansas State Building at the Columbian Exposition, met to dis l band So many regrets were express ed that there would be no more pleasant mettings with an altruis- ] tic aim that Hrs. c. R. Breckinridge proposed that a Hospital Association oldest non-secarian organization of our city was formed and named the Hospital and Benevolent Association. Its object was "To raise funds for and to establish and maintain hos pital in the city of Pine Bluff" Af- ter sixteen years of struggle and hard work this coveted goal was reached. The Davis Hospital, owned and operated by the Association, is
 not only credit to Pine Bluff, but it is an advertisement and strong at traction as well.
 1 Many puolic-spirited citizens have adopted tie plan of paying for one or more rooms and making it mem- orial to some loved one-a most fit ting memorial and noble cause and bear in mind that many rooms are yet not taken.
 The hospital is an imposing press ed brick structure of four stories and a basement, with elevator and every modern convenience. The building and equipment cost over $65,O00 and it's only indebtedness now is $12.000. The difference, S53,000 is certainly a creditable sum to have raised through the efforts of band of women.
 First Legacy Was $500.
 The first legacy left to the hospi- tai was $1,5O0 from the late Ralph H. Hicks, for whom the beautiful mems ward on the first floor was named. Mrs. V. V. Gillespie, left $500 for a room, and her children furnished the room. Col. R. o. Rogers, life long friend of Major Davis, left $500 for room which bears his name Mrs. w. J. Gal braith, the largest contribution put in the operating rooms, women wards, and sunshine parlor in honor of her husband the late w. J. Gal braith The Elks and Knights of Pythias each gave $500 for rooms. s. C. Alexander, J. s. Mcdonnell, Mrs. Chas. Howson, Mrs. Pat Knox, Mrs. J. G. Tavlor and J. w. Crawford have each shown their loyalty by putting in memorial rooms. Mrs. A. A. Loveladv. furnished room in memory of Miss Helen, and Mrs. Jul iia Altheimer's children furnished a
 Dr. Junius Jordan's pupils and the Ladies of the Maccabees also furnished rooms. Friends of Dr. J. II n%, II , put in memorial rooms in memory of r these faithful physicians. Members t of the First Presbyterian church put in room which was furnished l by the Cradle Roll of that institution. ) l Another room was furnished in i; honor of Joe Kempner. A legacy of $10O which was received from the : late Chas Veil through the cour- : tesy of sMr. Wells children was l given to the Mary Roberts fund. A legacy received from the estate of t the late P. G. Jenkins is to be used 3 for carin gforo those who are unable , to pay for themselves.
 Women Carry On Work.
 The sacrifices made by the good women who have nodded this in- stitution would fill whole volume. Current expenses were paid by serv- !. ing teas. banquets, baby shows, con- , certs, flower parades and by other means that their fertile minds could figure out One of the most success full means of raising money was a publication of the 1900 Hospital Cook , Book. which all young housekeepers testify is Ia ever present help in time of trouble" The Pine Bluff Graphic of February 3rd, 1903 said, "It will always be remembered that Pine Bluff has got larger part of , it's sewer system by the work of the women. they were better able to &C., complish this work. for if any man , had done so much for Pine Bluff. he would have been elected to Con- gress." As matter of fact. the