Fort Smith History: Feb. 21-27
Fort Smith History: Feb. 21-27 Fort Smith Times Record Feb. 22, 1882 — Deputy U.S. Marshal J.T. Ayers dies a week after his weapon accidentally discharged and shot his leg. “He was a gentleman and died a brave man,” the Fort Smith Elevator proclaims. Feb. 22, 1900 — George Sengel sells his homestead on Fifth Street, which he built 18 years ago. Ed Haglin bought the property for $6,500. Feb. 22, 1906 — Ground is broken for the Second Baptist Church, at the junction of North 11th and Fifth streets. Feb. 22, 1909 — Eads Brothers Furniture Co. begins construction of a $20,000,...
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