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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, two-building chair factory. 
Feb. 23, 1918 Chancellor W.A. Falconer grants an injunction against the Rev. J.M. Carroll, restraining him from representing himself as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Carroll previously was ousted from the church after he was convicted on the charge of practicing divine healing.  ....

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