son of J.C. & Sara
The Springdale News
Springdale, AR
November 3, 1899
The saddest and most distressing accident ever occurring at this place happened at about noon Thursday says the St. Paul Mountain Air, causing the death of little Arvel(sic) Vandagriff, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Vandagriff. The child was amusing himself with his playthings on the porch just in front of the door of the family home when without a moments warning, the porch roof tumbled down and crushed little Arvel beneath the debris. The little fellow drew but a few breaths after being removed from beneath the fallen roof. It is supposed that the porch roof had become partially loosened from the main building during the hot dry weather and that Thursday mornings rain added sufficient weight to cause it to fall. Little Arvel was a very bright little boy of three summers, the pet and joy of large family who are now almost prostrated with grief. Nearly every person in town was personally acquainted with the child and family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their great sorrow. May the giver of all good bring comfort to the bereaved family. Human sympathy cannot make up to them for their loss. The remains were gently laid to rest in White River Cemetery Friday afternoon.
The Springdale News
Springdale, AR
November 3, 1899
The saddest and most distressing accident ever occurring at this place happened at about noon Thursday says the St. Paul Mountain Air, causing the death of little Arvel(sic) Vandagriff, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Vandagriff. The child was amusing himself with his playthings on the porch just in front of the door of the family home when without a moments warning, the porch roof tumbled down and crushed little Arvel beneath the debris. The little fellow drew but a few breaths after being removed from beneath the fallen roof. It is supposed that the porch roof had become partially loosened from the main building during the hot dry weather and that Thursday mornings rain added sufficient weight to cause it to fall. Little Arvel was a very bright little boy of three summers, the pet and joy of large family who are now almost prostrated with grief. Nearly every person in town was personally acquainted with the child and family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their great sorrow. May the giver of all good bring comfort to the bereaved family. Human sympathy cannot make up to them for their loss. The remains were gently laid to rest in White River Cemetery Friday afternoon.
son of J.C. & Sara
The Springdale News
Springdale, AR
November 3, 1899
The saddest and most distressing accident ever occurring at this place happened at about noon Thursday says the St. Paul Mountain Air, causing the death of little Arvel(sic) Vandagriff, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Vandagriff. The child was amusing himself with his playthings on the porch just in front of the door of the family home when without a moments warning, the porch roof tumbled down and crushed little Arvel beneath the debris. The little fellow drew but a few breaths after being removed from beneath the fallen roof. It is supposed that the porch roof had become partially loosened from the main building during the hot dry weather and that Thursday mornings rain added sufficient weight to cause it to fall. Little Arvel was a very bright little boy of three summers, the pet and joy of large family who are now almost prostrated with grief. Nearly every person in town was personally acquainted with the child and family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their great sorrow. May the giver of all good bring comfort to the bereaved family. Human sympathy cannot make up to them for their loss. The remains were gently laid to rest in White River Cemetery Friday afternoon.
The Springdale News
Springdale, AR
November 3, 1899
The saddest and most distressing accident ever occurring at this place happened at about noon Thursday says the St. Paul Mountain Air, causing the death of little Arvel(sic) Vandagriff, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Vandagriff. The child was amusing himself with his playthings on the porch just in front of the door of the family home when without a moments warning, the porch roof tumbled down and crushed little Arvel beneath the debris. The little fellow drew but a few breaths after being removed from beneath the fallen roof. It is supposed that the porch roof had become partially loosened from the main building during the hot dry weather and that Thursday mornings rain added sufficient weight to cause it to fall. Little Arvel was a very bright little boy of three summers, the pet and joy of large family who are now almost prostrated with grief. Nearly every person in town was personally acquainted with the child and family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their great sorrow. May the giver of all good bring comfort to the bereaved family. Human sympathy cannot make up to them for their loss. The remains were gently laid to rest in White River Cemetery Friday afternoon.
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