W.A. BURKS KILLED IN AUTO WRECK
Prominent Bentonville Lawyer and Citizen Fatally Injured Saturday Afternoon
The tragic death of William Arthur Burks, widely known citizen of Bentonville, shortly afternoon on Saturday cast a gloom on sorrow over the entire community.
Mr. Burks left home alone shortly after one o'clock to drive to Fayetteville on business. Driving down Main street, he followed the pavement to where it intersects No. 71 highway. As he turned to drive south on the highway, another car driven by Mrs. Dewey Lyons, wife of an employee of the O.T. Garage, collided.
Mr. Burks was found to be fatally injured and was rushed to the offices of Dr. Pickens. He was still conscious, but died of cerebral hemorrhage, a few minutes later.
Mrs. Lyons, who was badly shocked, as well as cut and bruised, will recover. At the time of the accident, a cold rain from the southeast began to fall, ice forming on the windshields. It is thought that this might have caused the collision. Mrs. Lyons, it is said, had opened her window to see out, because of the mist freezing on her windshield. It is reported the accident was unavoidable. Because of the rain and ice, Mrs. Lyons, who was on her way to Springdale, had abandoned the trip, had turned around and was returning to Bentonville.
Funeral services for Mr. Burks were held at the First Christian Church, Monday forenoon, the pastor, Rev. Harry L. Barr, conducting the services. The church choir, assisted by Mrs. J.H. Morgan, sang several of his favorite hymns. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Members of the bar and friends from Rogers, Siloam Springs, Springdale and Fayetteville, attended the funeral. Friends of many years standing, E.O. LeFors, W. E. Patton, J.T. McGill, Jeff Rice, Tom Haney, and Chancellor Lee Seamster acted as pallbearers.
Born in Adamville, Ky., Feb. 15, 1870, he was the son of A.L. and Sarah Terry Burks. The family moved to Bentonville in 1891. Deciding to become a lawyer, Mr. Burks studied law with James and Charles Rice and was admitted to the bar in 1896.
In November 1902, he married Miss Essie Smartt, daughter of Dr. John Smartt, a well known physician. Like most young people in those days, they were married by Rev. Peter Carnahan at his brick home east of town.
Mr. Burks engaged in the loan and real estate business besides practicing law. He was prominent in many civic improvements in Bentonville and an active member of the Christian Church since early manhood. He also served a term a s mayor. While he did not attend college, he was a well-read man as well as a student. He had a natural gift for writings poetry and many of his writings have appeared in the local newspapers. He was Federal Home Loan Appraiser fort his county at the time of his death.
Besides his widow, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. W.T. Dudley, and a nephew Burks Dudley, both of Bentonville. B.T. Burks, his only brother, passed away last June. [Benton County Record & Democrat – Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas – Thursday, February 15, 1934 – Page 1 Column 4]
IN MEMORY OF W. A. BURKS
Arthur Burks was a generous and open-hearted man. He possessed to remarkable degree that great and exalted virtue known as the "milk of human kindness." He was always ready to help those who needed help. He did not criticize his fellowmen but had a kind word of all. Loyal to his friends, devoted to his home and fireside, he will be greatly missed in this community.
W.J. BUDLOCK
[Benton County Record & Democrat – Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas – Thursday, February 15, 1934 – Page 4 Column 2]
WILLIAM ARTHUR BURKS
William Arthur Burks, an attorney of the Bar of Benton County, Arkansas, departed this life in the year 1934. Mr. Burks moved to the State of Arkansas from the State of Kentucky when a young man and engaged in farming for a short period of time. He and his father brought from the state of Kentucky some of the finest thoroughbred horses ever brought to this section of the county. Afterwards he engaged in the abstract business, and later was a student of the law office of C.M. Rice. After practicing law for a while eh engaged in the banking and loan business for a number of years, and during the latter part of his life he devoted his entire time to the practice of law.
William Arthur Burks married Miss Kitty Smartt, a daughter of a pioneer family of this city, who survives him. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. W.T. Dudley of Bentonville, and other relatives living outside of this state.
No man who ever lived in this city was more beloved than Arthur Burks. He was the friend of those who were in need and his purse was always open to those who needed to be fed or clothed. Our friend was a student of the classics. His favorite study was Shakespeare, he having attended the meetings of the Shakespeare Club in this city for more than twenty years. His pen was always ready to write kind words and thoughts for those who were distressed and bereaved. Now we come to write in the classic and poetic style that our friend wrote for others. His life in Bentonville was a benediction to all the people and the world was better off by reason of his life among us.
SAM BEASLEY,
JEFF R. RICE,
JOE BEASLEY,
Committee
[Benton County Record & Democrat – Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas – Thursday, July 26, 1934 -Page 2 Column 2]
Prominent Bentonville Lawyer and Citizen Fatally Injured Saturday Afternoon
The tragic death of William Arthur Burks, widely known citizen of Bentonville, shortly afternoon on Saturday cast a gloom on sorrow over the entire community.
Mr. Burks left home alone shortly after one o'clock to drive to Fayetteville on business. Driving down Main street, he followed the pavement to where it intersects No. 71 highway. As he turned to drive south on the highway, another car driven by Mrs. Dewey Lyons, wife of an employee of the O.T. Garage, collided.
Mr. Burks was found to be fatally injured and was rushed to the offices of Dr. Pickens. He was still conscious, but died of cerebral hemorrhage, a few minutes later.
Mrs. Lyons, who was badly shocked, as well as cut and bruised, will recover. At the time of the accident, a cold rain from the southeast began to fall, ice forming on the windshields. It is thought that this might have caused the collision. Mrs. Lyons, it is said, had opened her window to see out, because of the mist freezing on her windshield. It is reported the accident was unavoidable. Because of the rain and ice, Mrs. Lyons, who was on her way to Springdale, had abandoned the trip, had turned around and was returning to Bentonville.
Funeral services for Mr. Burks were held at the First Christian Church, Monday forenoon, the pastor, Rev. Harry L. Barr, conducting the services. The church choir, assisted by Mrs. J.H. Morgan, sang several of his favorite hymns. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Members of the bar and friends from Rogers, Siloam Springs, Springdale and Fayetteville, attended the funeral. Friends of many years standing, E.O. LeFors, W. E. Patton, J.T. McGill, Jeff Rice, Tom Haney, and Chancellor Lee Seamster acted as pallbearers.
Born in Adamville, Ky., Feb. 15, 1870, he was the son of A.L. and Sarah Terry Burks. The family moved to Bentonville in 1891. Deciding to become a lawyer, Mr. Burks studied law with James and Charles Rice and was admitted to the bar in 1896.
In November 1902, he married Miss Essie Smartt, daughter of Dr. John Smartt, a well known physician. Like most young people in those days, they were married by Rev. Peter Carnahan at his brick home east of town.
Mr. Burks engaged in the loan and real estate business besides practicing law. He was prominent in many civic improvements in Bentonville and an active member of the Christian Church since early manhood. He also served a term a s mayor. While he did not attend college, he was a well-read man as well as a student. He had a natural gift for writings poetry and many of his writings have appeared in the local newspapers. He was Federal Home Loan Appraiser fort his county at the time of his death.
Besides his widow, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. W.T. Dudley, and a nephew Burks Dudley, both of Bentonville. B.T. Burks, his only brother, passed away last June. [Benton County Record & Democrat – Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas – Thursday, February 15, 1934 – Page 1 Column 4]
IN MEMORY OF W. A. BURKS
Arthur Burks was a generous and open-hearted man. He possessed to remarkable degree that great and exalted virtue known as the "milk of human kindness." He was always ready to help those who needed help. He did not criticize his fellowmen but had a kind word of all. Loyal to his friends, devoted to his home and fireside, he will be greatly missed in this community.
W.J. BUDLOCK
[Benton County Record & Democrat – Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas – Thursday, February 15, 1934 – Page 4 Column 2]
WILLIAM ARTHUR BURKS
William Arthur Burks, an attorney of the Bar of Benton County, Arkansas, departed this life in the year 1934. Mr. Burks moved to the State of Arkansas from the State of Kentucky when a young man and engaged in farming for a short period of time. He and his father brought from the state of Kentucky some of the finest thoroughbred horses ever brought to this section of the county. Afterwards he engaged in the abstract business, and later was a student of the law office of C.M. Rice. After practicing law for a while eh engaged in the banking and loan business for a number of years, and during the latter part of his life he devoted his entire time to the practice of law.
William Arthur Burks married Miss Kitty Smartt, a daughter of a pioneer family of this city, who survives him. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. W.T. Dudley of Bentonville, and other relatives living outside of this state.
No man who ever lived in this city was more beloved than Arthur Burks. He was the friend of those who were in need and his purse was always open to those who needed to be fed or clothed. Our friend was a student of the classics. His favorite study was Shakespeare, he having attended the meetings of the Shakespeare Club in this city for more than twenty years. His pen was always ready to write kind words and thoughts for those who were distressed and bereaved. Now we come to write in the classic and poetic style that our friend wrote for others. His life in Bentonville was a benediction to all the people and the world was better off by reason of his life among us.
SAM BEASLEY,
JEFF R. RICE,
JOE BEASLEY,
Committee
[Benton County Record & Democrat – Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas – Thursday, July 26, 1934 -Page 2 Column 2]
W.A. BURKS KILLED IN AUTO WRECK
Prominent Bentonville Lawyer and Citizen Fatally Injured Saturday Afternoon
The tragic death of William Arthur Burks, widely known citizen of Bentonville, shortly afternoon on Saturday cast a gloom on sorrow over the entire community.
Mr. Burks left home alone shortly after one o'clock to drive to Fayetteville on business. Driving down Main street, he followed the pavement to where it intersects No. 71 highway. As he turned to drive south on the highway, another car driven by Mrs. Dewey Lyons, wife of an employee of the O.T. Garage, collided.
Mr. Burks was found to be fatally injured and was rushed to the offices of Dr. Pickens. He was still conscious, but died of cerebral hemorrhage, a few minutes later.
Mrs. Lyons, who was badly shocked, as well as cut and bruised, will recover. At the time of the accident, a cold rain from the southeast began to fall, ice forming on the windshields. It is thought that this might have caused the collision. Mrs. Lyons, it is said, had opened her window to see out, because of the mist freezing on her windshield. It is reported the accident was unavoidable. Because of the rain and ice, Mrs. Lyons, who was on her way to Springdale, had abandoned the trip, had turned around and was returning to Bentonville.
Funeral services for Mr. Burks were held at the First Christian Church, Monday forenoon, the pastor, Rev. Harry L. Barr, conducting the services. The church choir, assisted by Mrs. J.H. Morgan, sang several of his favorite hymns. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Members of the bar and friends from Rogers, Siloam Springs, Springdale and Fayetteville, attended the funeral. Friends of many years standing, E.O. LeFors, W. E. Patton, J.T. McGill, Jeff Rice, Tom Haney, and Chancellor Lee Seamster acted as pallbearers.
Born in Adamville, Ky., Feb. 15, 1870, he was the son of A.L. and Sarah Terry Burks. The family moved to Bentonville in 1891. Deciding to become a lawyer, Mr. Burks studied law with James and Charles Rice and was admitted to the bar in 1896.
In November 1902, he married Miss Essie Smartt, daughter of Dr. John Smartt, a well known physician. Like most young people in those days, they were married by Rev. Peter Carnahan at his brick home east of town.
Mr. Burks engaged in the loan and real estate business besides practicing law. He was prominent in many civic improvements in Bentonville and an active member of the Christian Church since early manhood. He also served a term a s mayor. While he did not attend college, he was a well-read man as well as a student. He had a natural gift for writings poetry and many of his writings have appeared in the local newspapers. He was Federal Home Loan Appraiser fort his county at the time of his death.
Besides his widow, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. W.T. Dudley, and a nephew Burks Dudley, both of Bentonville. B.T. Burks, his only brother, passed away last June. [Benton County Record & Democrat – Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas – Thursday, February 15, 1934 – Page 1 Column 4]
IN MEMORY OF W. A. BURKS
Arthur Burks was a generous and open-hearted man. He possessed to remarkable degree that great and exalted virtue known as the "milk of human kindness." He was always ready to help those who needed help. He did not criticize his fellowmen but had a kind word of all. Loyal to his friends, devoted to his home and fireside, he will be greatly missed in this community.
W.J. BUDLOCK
[Benton County Record & Democrat – Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas – Thursday, February 15, 1934 – Page 4 Column 2]
WILLIAM ARTHUR BURKS
William Arthur Burks, an attorney of the Bar of Benton County, Arkansas, departed this life in the year 1934. Mr. Burks moved to the State of Arkansas from the State of Kentucky when a young man and engaged in farming for a short period of time. He and his father brought from the state of Kentucky some of the finest thoroughbred horses ever brought to this section of the county. Afterwards he engaged in the abstract business, and later was a student of the law office of C.M. Rice. After practicing law for a while eh engaged in the banking and loan business for a number of years, and during the latter part of his life he devoted his entire time to the practice of law.
William Arthur Burks married Miss Kitty Smartt, a daughter of a pioneer family of this city, who survives him. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. W.T. Dudley of Bentonville, and other relatives living outside of this state.
No man who ever lived in this city was more beloved than Arthur Burks. He was the friend of those who were in need and his purse was always open to those who needed to be fed or clothed. Our friend was a student of the classics. His favorite study was Shakespeare, he having attended the meetings of the Shakespeare Club in this city for more than twenty years. His pen was always ready to write kind words and thoughts for those who were distressed and bereaved. Now we come to write in the classic and poetic style that our friend wrote for others. His life in Bentonville was a benediction to all the people and the world was better off by reason of his life among us.
SAM BEASLEY,
JEFF R. RICE,
JOE BEASLEY,
Committee
[Benton County Record & Democrat – Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas – Thursday, July 26, 1934 -Page 2 Column 2]
Prominent Bentonville Lawyer and Citizen Fatally Injured Saturday Afternoon
The tragic death of William Arthur Burks, widely known citizen of Bentonville, shortly afternoon on Saturday cast a gloom on sorrow over the entire community.
Mr. Burks left home alone shortly after one o'clock to drive to Fayetteville on business. Driving down Main street, he followed the pavement to where it intersects No. 71 highway. As he turned to drive south on the highway, another car driven by Mrs. Dewey Lyons, wife of an employee of the O.T. Garage, collided.
Mr. Burks was found to be fatally injured and was rushed to the offices of Dr. Pickens. He was still conscious, but died of cerebral hemorrhage, a few minutes later.
Mrs. Lyons, who was badly shocked, as well as cut and bruised, will recover. At the time of the accident, a cold rain from the southeast began to fall, ice forming on the windshields. It is thought that this might have caused the collision. Mrs. Lyons, it is said, had opened her window to see out, because of the mist freezing on her windshield. It is reported the accident was unavoidable. Because of the rain and ice, Mrs. Lyons, who was on her way to Springdale, had abandoned the trip, had turned around and was returning to Bentonville.
Funeral services for Mr. Burks were held at the First Christian Church, Monday forenoon, the pastor, Rev. Harry L. Barr, conducting the services. The church choir, assisted by Mrs. J.H. Morgan, sang several of his favorite hymns. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Members of the bar and friends from Rogers, Siloam Springs, Springdale and Fayetteville, attended the funeral. Friends of many years standing, E.O. LeFors, W. E. Patton, J.T. McGill, Jeff Rice, Tom Haney, and Chancellor Lee Seamster acted as pallbearers.
Born in Adamville, Ky., Feb. 15, 1870, he was the son of A.L. and Sarah Terry Burks. The family moved to Bentonville in 1891. Deciding to become a lawyer, Mr. Burks studied law with James and Charles Rice and was admitted to the bar in 1896.
In November 1902, he married Miss Essie Smartt, daughter of Dr. John Smartt, a well known physician. Like most young people in those days, they were married by Rev. Peter Carnahan at his brick home east of town.
Mr. Burks engaged in the loan and real estate business besides practicing law. He was prominent in many civic improvements in Bentonville and an active member of the Christian Church since early manhood. He also served a term a s mayor. While he did not attend college, he was a well-read man as well as a student. He had a natural gift for writings poetry and many of his writings have appeared in the local newspapers. He was Federal Home Loan Appraiser fort his county at the time of his death.
Besides his widow, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. W.T. Dudley, and a nephew Burks Dudley, both of Bentonville. B.T. Burks, his only brother, passed away last June. [Benton County Record & Democrat – Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas – Thursday, February 15, 1934 – Page 1 Column 4]
IN MEMORY OF W. A. BURKS
Arthur Burks was a generous and open-hearted man. He possessed to remarkable degree that great and exalted virtue known as the "milk of human kindness." He was always ready to help those who needed help. He did not criticize his fellowmen but had a kind word of all. Loyal to his friends, devoted to his home and fireside, he will be greatly missed in this community.
W.J. BUDLOCK
[Benton County Record & Democrat – Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas – Thursday, February 15, 1934 – Page 4 Column 2]
WILLIAM ARTHUR BURKS
William Arthur Burks, an attorney of the Bar of Benton County, Arkansas, departed this life in the year 1934. Mr. Burks moved to the State of Arkansas from the State of Kentucky when a young man and engaged in farming for a short period of time. He and his father brought from the state of Kentucky some of the finest thoroughbred horses ever brought to this section of the county. Afterwards he engaged in the abstract business, and later was a student of the law office of C.M. Rice. After practicing law for a while eh engaged in the banking and loan business for a number of years, and during the latter part of his life he devoted his entire time to the practice of law.
William Arthur Burks married Miss Kitty Smartt, a daughter of a pioneer family of this city, who survives him. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. W.T. Dudley of Bentonville, and other relatives living outside of this state.
No man who ever lived in this city was more beloved than Arthur Burks. He was the friend of those who were in need and his purse was always open to those who needed to be fed or clothed. Our friend was a student of the classics. His favorite study was Shakespeare, he having attended the meetings of the Shakespeare Club in this city for more than twenty years. His pen was always ready to write kind words and thoughts for those who were distressed and bereaved. Now we come to write in the classic and poetic style that our friend wrote for others. His life in Bentonville was a benediction to all the people and the world was better off by reason of his life among us.
SAM BEASLEY,
JEFF R. RICE,
JOE BEASLEY,
Committee
[Benton County Record & Democrat – Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas – Thursday, July 26, 1934 -Page 2 Column 2]
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