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WHOA: Walnut Ridge & Hoxie Online ArchiveMain MenuIntroduction & NavigationArchive CrossroadsView Archive By Source LocationsView Archive By Source TypeView Archive By Source ThemeView Archive By Timeline of SourcesView Research on Pre-WWII WR & HoxieEdward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/Old WR Courthouse With Trees - CourthouseHistory.jpg2020-05-02T13:18:54-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743Government TagsEdward Harthorn5structured_gallery9919892020-05-28T14:00:19-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
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1media/1900-07-20 Man Shot at Lemonade Stand on July 4 - Arkansas Democrat pg 6_thumb.png2020-05-13T18:51:13-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431900-07-20 Arkansas Democrat pg 63A lemonade stand attendant is shot dead by a drunk man on the Fourth of July.media/1900-07-20 Man Shot at Lemonade Stand on July 4 - Arkansas Democrat pg 6.pngplain2020-05-13T18:55:01-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1909-03-24 Arkansas Gazette pg 2 - Ridgeway Antemortem Statement Read_thumb.png2020-05-08T09:05:20-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431909-03-24 Arkansas Gazette pg 22As part of the Bagley trial, Ridgeway's antemortem statement is read to the jury.media/1909-03-24 Arkansas Gazette pg 2 - Ridgeway Antemortem Statement Read.pngplain2020-05-08T09:08:59-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1910-03-27 Arkansas Democrat pg 1 - Alf Bagley Goes Free on Self-Defense Plea_thumb.png2020-05-08T10:04:52-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431910-03-27 Arkansas Democrat pg 12Alf Bagley is acquitted for Ridgeway's murder, but only after the trial "was fought bitterly by both sides" by "the best legal talent in this section of the State."media/1910-03-27 Arkansas Democrat pg 1 - Alf Bagley Goes Free on Self-Defense Plea.pngplain2020-05-08T10:06:39-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1894-05-19 Three More Members of Hoxie Gang Arrested - AR Gazette pg 2_thumb.png2020-05-28T07:23:52-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431894-05-19 Arkansas Gazette pg 22Three more members of the Hoxie gang of robber-gamblers are arrested, with Walnut Ridge being "greatly wrought up for the last few days" over the matter.media/1894-05-19 Three More Members of Hoxie Gang Arrested - AR Gazette pg 2.pngplain2020-05-28T07:26:53-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1905-03-14 Jonesboro Evening Sun pg 1 - Lee Ridgeway Indicted_thumb.png2020-05-07T20:14:55-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431905-03-14 Jonesboro Evening Sun pg 12Lee Ridgeway is indicted for the murder of Ed Bagley, and bond is furnished.media/1905-03-14 Jonesboro Evening Sun pg 1 - Lee Ridgeway Indicted.pngplain2020-05-07T20:18:05-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1909-03-25 Arkansas Gazette pg 2 - Account of Trial, Ladies Told to Remove Hats_thumb.png2020-05-08T09:16:27-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431909-03-25 Arkansas Gazette pg 22Alf Bagley's defense is strengthened when a witness says Ridgeway had declared it was either 'kill or get killed' by Bagley.media/1909-03-25 Arkansas Gazette pg 2 - Account of Trial, Ladies Told to Remove Hats.pngplain2020-05-08T09:21:08-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1910-03-27 Arkansas Gazette pg 1 - Alf Bagley Saved by Widows Story_thumb.png2020-05-08T10:11:09-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431910-03-27 Arkansas Gazette pg 12Alf Bagley's case is strengthened by the new testimony of Ridgeway's widow, who stated that her husband had purchased several revolvers with the intent to kill Alf.media/1910-03-27 Arkansas Gazette pg 1 - Alf Bagley Saved by Widows Story.pngplain2020-05-08T10:13:02-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1905-10-21 Memphis Cmcl Appeal pg 3 - Both Bagleys Acquitted (Alf Shot Someone Too)_thumb.png2020-05-07T20:25:10-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431905-10-21 Memphis Cmcl Appeal pg 32Ridgeway is acquitted for Ed Bagley's murder-- and Alf Bagley is also acquitted of a killing that occurred nine days after his brother's murder.media/1905-10-21 Memphis Cmcl Appeal pg 3 - Both Bagleys Acquitted (Alf Shot Someone Too).pngplain2020-05-07T20:27:05-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1909-03-27 Jonesboro Daily News pg 1 - Jury Could Not Agree in Bagley Case_thumb.png2020-05-08T09:24:26-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431909-03-27 Jonesboro Daily News pg 12The Alf Bagley trial results in a mistrial after the jury disagrees on whether to convict.media/1909-03-27 Jonesboro Daily News pg 1 - Jury Could Not Agree in Bagley Case.pngplain2020-05-08T09:25:29-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1873-05-30 Shooting on the Train - Memphis Avalanche TN pg 2_thumb.jpg2020-05-12T12:37:09-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431873-05-30 Memphis Avalanche TN pg 22Two men draw revolvers on each other on the Cairo & Fulton Railroad at Walnut Ridge, and one is shot.media/1873-05-30 Shooting on the Train - Memphis Avalanche TN pg 2.jpgplain2020-05-12T12:45:07-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1908-10-30 Arkansas Gazette pg 2 - Alf Bagley Held Without Bail_thumb.png2020-05-07T20:54:03-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431908-10-30 Arkansas Gazette pg 22Alf Bagley is held without bail after murdering Ridgeway and is brought to Little Rock for safekeeping.media/1908-10-30 Arkansas Gazette pg 2 - Alf Bagley Held Without Bail.pngplain2020-05-07T20:58:43-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1909-04-18 Arkansas Democrat pg 2 - Bond Wanted for Alf Bagley_thumb.png2020-05-08T09:29:58-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431909-04-18 Arkansas Democrat pg 22Alf Bagley, still held in the Arkansas Penitentiary in Little Rock, applies for bond.media/1909-04-18 Arkansas Democrat pg 2 - Bond Wanted for Alf Bagley.pngplain2020-05-08T09:31:47-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1873-05-30 Shooting Takes Place at Saloon in Walnut Ridge - AR Gazette pg 4_thumb.png2020-05-13T12:20:37-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431873-05-30 Arkansas Gazette pg 42A shooting takes place in a Walnut Ridge saloon after a Canadian painter is refused another drink.media/1873-05-30 Shooting Takes Place at Saloon in Walnut Ridge - AR Gazette pg 4.pngplain2020-05-13T12:27:23-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1908-11-04 Jonesboro Weekly Sun pg 4 - Bagley Admits to Killing Ridgeway_thumb.png2020-05-07T21:04:02-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431908-11-04 Jonesboro Weekly Sun pg 42The examining trial is held for Alf Bagley's murder of Ridgeway, and "a trial of more than ordinary importance is expected" the following March.media/1908-11-04 Jonesboro Weekly Sun pg 4 - Bagley Admits to Killing Ridgeway.pngplain2020-05-07T21:06:11-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1909-04-28 Vicksburg Herald MS pg 8 - Editorial, Thinks Judge Will Go Easy on Bagley Case_thumb.png2020-05-08T09:36:46-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431909-04-28 Vicksburg Herald MS pg 82The Vicksburg Herald editorializes on the Bagley murder trial.media/1909-04-28 Vicksburg Herald MS pg 8 - Editorial, Thinks Judge Will Go Easy on Bagley Case.pngplain2020-05-08T09:40:11-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1908-11-06 Batesville Daily Guard pg 1 - Alf Bagley Held For Murder_thumb.png2020-05-07T21:09:40-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431908-11-06 Batesville Daily Guard pg 12It is learned from Prosecuting Attorney R. D. Jeffrey that Lee Ridgeway had moved to Texas for a time due to the Bagleys' threats.media/1908-11-06 Batesville Daily Guard pg 1 - Alf Bagley Held For Murder.pngplain2020-05-07T21:12:01-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1909-05-12 Arkansas Democrat pg 6 - Alf Bagley Gets 10K Bail_thumb.png2020-05-08T09:42:58-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431909-05-12 Arkansas Democrat pg 62Alf Bagley is granted bail in the sum of $10,000, after the State warns that doing so would weaken its case against Bagley.media/1909-05-12 Arkansas Democrat pg 6 - Alf Bagley Gets 10K Bail.pngplain2020-05-08T09:44:32-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1909-03-22 Jonesboro Daily News pgs 1 and 8 - Alf Bagley on Trial, Important Case_thumb.png2020-05-08T08:51:52-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431909-03-22 Jonesboro Daily News pgs 1 & 82Alf Bagley's murder trial begins, "one of the most important cases to be tried in this part of the state in months."media/1909-03-22 Jonesboro Daily News pgs 1 and 8 - Alf Bagley on Trial, Important Case.pngplain2020-05-08T08:56:06-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1910-03-23 Jonesboro Daily Tribune pg 1 - Bagley Trial is On, Great Interest in Case_thumb.png2020-05-08T09:51:29-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431910-03-23 Jonesboro Daily Tribune pg 12A jury is secured for Alf Bagley's second trial, a full year after the first trial.media/1910-03-23 Jonesboro Daily Tribune pg 1 - Bagley Trial is On, Great Interest in Case.pngplain2020-05-08T09:53:03-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/N1894-03-22 Man Sentenced for WR Arson - Memphis Commercial pg 4_thumb.png2020-05-27T15:56:47-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431894-03-22 Memphis Commercial TN pg 42Ad Cain, charged with starting the fire that burned the Star Hotel and other WR businesses in April 1893, is sentenced to two years in prison.media/N1894-03-22 Man Sentenced for WR Arson - Memphis Commercial pg 4.pngplain2020-05-27T15:59:20-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1909-03-23 Arkansas Gazette pg 2 - Alf Bagley Jury Selected_thumb.png2020-05-08T08:59:12-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431909-03-23 Arkansas Gazette pg 22The jury for the Bagley trial is selected, after an examination of 112 men.media/1909-03-23 Arkansas Gazette pg 2 - Alf Bagley Jury Selected.pngplain2020-05-08T09:01:11-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1910-03-24 Arkansas Gazette pg 1 - Second Bagley Trial Begins_thumb.png2020-05-08T09:56:14-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431910-03-24 Arkansas Gazette pg 12Alf Bagley's second murder trial begins, and the reporter notes that "the case has aroused great interest in this [Lawrence] county."media/1910-03-24 Arkansas Gazette pg 1 - Second Bagley Trial Begins.pngplain2020-05-08T09:58:48-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1894-05-11 Attempts to Break up Gang of Hoxie Robbers - Memphis Commercial pg 1_thumb.png2020-05-28T07:08:02-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431894-05-11 Memphis Commercial TN pg 12Not long after the deputy marshal's statements about Hoxie's robbers, one of the gang is caught and put in jail.media/1894-05-11 Attempts to Break up Gang of Hoxie Robbers - Memphis Commercial pg 1.pngplain2020-05-28T07:10:34-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743