The Sentinel Record, October 29, 1914:
DR. DAVIDSON INSANE
Man Charged With Forgery Is Declared Insane and Sent to Asylum
Dr. C.A. Davidson, of northeast Arkansas, who had been charged under three indictments on forgeries committed in this county, was yesterday by a jury in circuit court declared insane, and was ordered to the state asylum. On entering the court yesterday he bade the court a very loud and effusive "good morning" after which he announced boldly that he wanted his cases tried forthwith. Later addressing Attorney Ryan and Whittington he suggested that it would be a grand morning for an airship flight - and later he got one in the shape of a journey to Little Rock.
He is well connected in northeast Arkansas, but has dissipated much of late. In his evidence on the witness stand he said part of his occupation had been with a concert with Barnum and Bailey circus, having charge of the concert. He was very anxious to return to that vocation, as he wanted to try another airship flight. Drs. Randolph and Wood had made an examination of the man and submitted written reports of his unsoundness of mind.
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Letter mailed from State Hospital For Nervous Diseases, Little Rock, Arkansas:
Dec. 4, 1914.
Miss Gertrude Davidson,
Gamaliel, Arkansas.
Dear Madam:
I regret to inform you that there has been no change in your father's mental condition since his admission to the hospital. He seemed to be suffering from the effects of a prolong use of morphine and alcohol, he also suffered a severe attack of asthma. He is being cared for in the hospital department where he is receiving every possible attention, that would be conducive to his personal comfort or ultimate recover. In the event if there should be any sudden change in his mental condition you will be notified at once.
In the future direct all letters to Dr. Frank B. Young, Supt.
Very respectfully yours,
F.B. Young
Superintendent.
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The Sentinel Record, October 13, 1914:
INDICTED THREE TIMES.
Dr. C.A. Davidson of North Arkansas Must Answer Forgery Charges.
Dr. C.A. Davidson, who hails from northeast Arkansas, has been indicted on three counts by the grand jury of this county on charges of forgery. Attorneys Ryan and Whittington have been retained by relatives of the accused to defend him. Davidson came here while on a debauch and it is believed that this was responsible for him getting into the trouble.
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The Springfield Missouri Republican, August 16, 1914:
DOCTOR IS SENT TO JAIL; STOLE A WATCH
A plea of guilty was entered yesterday morning by Dr. C.A. Davidson when arraigned before Police Judge John G. Newbill on a charge of stealing a watch from John Bonnel, and employe of the East Commercial street livery. He was find $25 and costs and was committed to the Greene county jail.
Two charges of forgery in the second degree also are filed against Davidson in police court and he probably will be tried on them when his present term in the jail expires.
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The Springfield Missouri Republican, August 8, 1914:
POSTPONE FORGERY CASE.
The case of Dr. C.A. Davidson of Jonesboro, Ark., arrested Thursday by Patrolmen Smith and Swearengin on a charge of drunkenness, and against whom a charge of forgery later was referred, was not called yesterday afternoon and probably will come before Judge John O. Newbill this morning.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, November 12, 1913:
Dr. C.A. Davidson has returned from Missouri, where he spent the greater part of the summer. He has again began the practice of medicine in this city and will open up an office at an early date.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, October 20, 1913:
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as commissioner in Chancery, pursuant to a decree rendered by the Chancery Court for the Western District of Craighead County, Arkansas at the last August, 1913, term thereof, in a cause then pending wherein M.E. Sedberry, as administrator of the estate of R.D. Covington, deceased, was plaintiff and Dr. C.A. Davidson and Mary D. Davidson were defendants, will on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 1913 at the East Door of the Court House in the city of Jonesboro, Western District of Craighead County, Arkansas, between the hours of nine o'clock in the forenoon, offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder on a credit of three months, the following described property, towit:
The East half of Lot Number Six (6) of Block number Twenty-four (24) of Witt's Subdivision of Blocks 23-24 of Knight's First Addition to the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
The purchaser will be required to execute note with approved personal security for the purchase price, and a lien will be retained upon the premises sold until the purchase price is paid.
Witness my hand as such commissioner on this. 13th day of October, 1913.
ALBA B. LANE
Commissioner in Chancery.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, August 7, 1913:
WARNING ORDER
State of Arkansas, Craighead County Chancery Court, Western District.
M.E. Sedberry, as administrator of estate of R.D. Covington, deceased Plaintiff
vs.
Dr. C.A. Davidson and Mary D. Davidson, Defendants.
The defendants, Dr. C.A. Davidson and Mary D. Davidson are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, M.E. Sedberry, as administrator of R.D. Covington, deceased.
Witness my hand and seal of said court this 11th day of July, 1913.
(seal) A.B. LANE, Clerk.
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The Ozark County Times, November 15, 1912:
Dr. C.A. Davidson, wife and daughter, of Mammoth, were in this city Monday. The doctor was formerly located at Jonesborough, Ark., but on account of his health has located for the present at Mammoth. He made this office a call while here.
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The Baxter Bulletin, September 6, 1912:
Bell Thacker of Pigeon was here Saturday to meet his brother-in-law, Dr. Davidson and family of Jonesboro.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, January 30, 1911:
Dr. C.A. Davidson, who lives at 710 West Oak avenue, has now been confined to his room for over three months. Some physicians pronounce it gall stones and other troubles, but while he is able to be up some in his room, he is very weak. The doctor, however, believes he is slowly improving.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, August 3, 1910:
Dr. C.A. Davidson and family, of Black Rock, have just moved to the city, occupying the cottage at 404 Oak avenue. Mr. Davidson is at present in bad health, but as soon as he is able he will practice his profession.
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The Journal Gazette, October 8, 1903:
Dr. C.A. Davidson, who recently came here from La Cross, Ark., has returned from a short business trip to Carthage and Nevada. Dr. Davidson has sent for his household goods and will soon become a resident of West Plains.
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The Journal Gazette, September 24, 1903:
Dr. C.A. Davidson has moved his family to this city from LaCrosse, Izard county, Ark., and will likely become a permanent resident of West Plains. For a number of years Dr. Davidson has been practicing medicine in Arkansas and he comes to this city well recommended.
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The Cedar County Republican, April 1, 1892:
Ella M. Davidson vs. C. B. Davidson, divorce. Divorce granted.
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From Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929:
Name: C. A. Davidson
Birth Date: 1863
Death Date: 5 Mar 1915
Death Place: Little Rock, AR
Type Practice: Allopath
Practice Specialities: Black Rock, AR, 1903
Licenses: AR, 1903
Practice Dates Places: Black Rock
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NOTE: In 2015, I ordered a death certificate from the Arkansas Dept. of Health Vital Records in Little Rock. They were unable to locate the death certificate for Cyrenius Bartimeus Adams Davidson. It is assumed he died at the Arkansas State Hospital, known then as the Arkansas State Hospital for Nervous Diseases, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Cyrenius' granddaughter remembered visiting his grave as a young girl around 1940. According to her, it was on the side of a wooded hill near Little Rock, and the gravestone was in the shape of a tree stump, like many "Woodmen of the World" gravestones.
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1880 Census - Occupation: Farm Laborer (Taberville, St. Clair Co., Missouri)
1900 Census - Occupation: Physician (Lacrosse, Izard Co., Arkansas)
1910 Census - Occupation: Physician (Black Rock, Lawrence Co., Arkansas)
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Married Delia Townsend on November 7, 1882 in Cedar Co., Missouri.
Married Ella Smith on March 15, 1889 in El Dorado Springs, Cedar Co., Missouri.
Married Mary Delilah Standage on March 28, 1894 in Ozark Co., Missouri.
DR. DAVIDSON INSANE
Man Charged With Forgery Is Declared Insane and Sent to Asylum
Dr. C.A. Davidson, of northeast Arkansas, who had been charged under three indictments on forgeries committed in this county, was yesterday by a jury in circuit court declared insane, and was ordered to the state asylum. On entering the court yesterday he bade the court a very loud and effusive "good morning" after which he announced boldly that he wanted his cases tried forthwith. Later addressing Attorney Ryan and Whittington he suggested that it would be a grand morning for an airship flight - and later he got one in the shape of a journey to Little Rock.
He is well connected in northeast Arkansas, but has dissipated much of late. In his evidence on the witness stand he said part of his occupation had been with a concert with Barnum and Bailey circus, having charge of the concert. He was very anxious to return to that vocation, as he wanted to try another airship flight. Drs. Randolph and Wood had made an examination of the man and submitted written reports of his unsoundness of mind.
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Letter mailed from State Hospital For Nervous Diseases, Little Rock, Arkansas:
Dec. 4, 1914.
Miss Gertrude Davidson,
Gamaliel, Arkansas.
Dear Madam:
I regret to inform you that there has been no change in your father's mental condition since his admission to the hospital. He seemed to be suffering from the effects of a prolong use of morphine and alcohol, he also suffered a severe attack of asthma. He is being cared for in the hospital department where he is receiving every possible attention, that would be conducive to his personal comfort or ultimate recover. In the event if there should be any sudden change in his mental condition you will be notified at once.
In the future direct all letters to Dr. Frank B. Young, Supt.
Very respectfully yours,
F.B. Young
Superintendent.
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The Sentinel Record, October 13, 1914:
INDICTED THREE TIMES.
Dr. C.A. Davidson of North Arkansas Must Answer Forgery Charges.
Dr. C.A. Davidson, who hails from northeast Arkansas, has been indicted on three counts by the grand jury of this county on charges of forgery. Attorneys Ryan and Whittington have been retained by relatives of the accused to defend him. Davidson came here while on a debauch and it is believed that this was responsible for him getting into the trouble.
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The Springfield Missouri Republican, August 16, 1914:
DOCTOR IS SENT TO JAIL; STOLE A WATCH
A plea of guilty was entered yesterday morning by Dr. C.A. Davidson when arraigned before Police Judge John G. Newbill on a charge of stealing a watch from John Bonnel, and employe of the East Commercial street livery. He was find $25 and costs and was committed to the Greene county jail.
Two charges of forgery in the second degree also are filed against Davidson in police court and he probably will be tried on them when his present term in the jail expires.
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The Springfield Missouri Republican, August 8, 1914:
POSTPONE FORGERY CASE.
The case of Dr. C.A. Davidson of Jonesboro, Ark., arrested Thursday by Patrolmen Smith and Swearengin on a charge of drunkenness, and against whom a charge of forgery later was referred, was not called yesterday afternoon and probably will come before Judge John O. Newbill this morning.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, November 12, 1913:
Dr. C.A. Davidson has returned from Missouri, where he spent the greater part of the summer. He has again began the practice of medicine in this city and will open up an office at an early date.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, October 20, 1913:
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as commissioner in Chancery, pursuant to a decree rendered by the Chancery Court for the Western District of Craighead County, Arkansas at the last August, 1913, term thereof, in a cause then pending wherein M.E. Sedberry, as administrator of the estate of R.D. Covington, deceased, was plaintiff and Dr. C.A. Davidson and Mary D. Davidson were defendants, will on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 1913 at the East Door of the Court House in the city of Jonesboro, Western District of Craighead County, Arkansas, between the hours of nine o'clock in the forenoon, offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder on a credit of three months, the following described property, towit:
The East half of Lot Number Six (6) of Block number Twenty-four (24) of Witt's Subdivision of Blocks 23-24 of Knight's First Addition to the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
The purchaser will be required to execute note with approved personal security for the purchase price, and a lien will be retained upon the premises sold until the purchase price is paid.
Witness my hand as such commissioner on this. 13th day of October, 1913.
ALBA B. LANE
Commissioner in Chancery.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, August 7, 1913:
WARNING ORDER
State of Arkansas, Craighead County Chancery Court, Western District.
M.E. Sedberry, as administrator of estate of R.D. Covington, deceased Plaintiff
vs.
Dr. C.A. Davidson and Mary D. Davidson, Defendants.
The defendants, Dr. C.A. Davidson and Mary D. Davidson are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, M.E. Sedberry, as administrator of R.D. Covington, deceased.
Witness my hand and seal of said court this 11th day of July, 1913.
(seal) A.B. LANE, Clerk.
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The Ozark County Times, November 15, 1912:
Dr. C.A. Davidson, wife and daughter, of Mammoth, were in this city Monday. The doctor was formerly located at Jonesborough, Ark., but on account of his health has located for the present at Mammoth. He made this office a call while here.
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The Baxter Bulletin, September 6, 1912:
Bell Thacker of Pigeon was here Saturday to meet his brother-in-law, Dr. Davidson and family of Jonesboro.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, January 30, 1911:
Dr. C.A. Davidson, who lives at 710 West Oak avenue, has now been confined to his room for over three months. Some physicians pronounce it gall stones and other troubles, but while he is able to be up some in his room, he is very weak. The doctor, however, believes he is slowly improving.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, August 3, 1910:
Dr. C.A. Davidson and family, of Black Rock, have just moved to the city, occupying the cottage at 404 Oak avenue. Mr. Davidson is at present in bad health, but as soon as he is able he will practice his profession.
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The Journal Gazette, October 8, 1903:
Dr. C.A. Davidson, who recently came here from La Cross, Ark., has returned from a short business trip to Carthage and Nevada. Dr. Davidson has sent for his household goods and will soon become a resident of West Plains.
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The Journal Gazette, September 24, 1903:
Dr. C.A. Davidson has moved his family to this city from LaCrosse, Izard county, Ark., and will likely become a permanent resident of West Plains. For a number of years Dr. Davidson has been practicing medicine in Arkansas and he comes to this city well recommended.
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The Cedar County Republican, April 1, 1892:
Ella M. Davidson vs. C. B. Davidson, divorce. Divorce granted.
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From Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929:
Name: C. A. Davidson
Birth Date: 1863
Death Date: 5 Mar 1915
Death Place: Little Rock, AR
Type Practice: Allopath
Practice Specialities: Black Rock, AR, 1903
Licenses: AR, 1903
Practice Dates Places: Black Rock
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NOTE: In 2015, I ordered a death certificate from the Arkansas Dept. of Health Vital Records in Little Rock. They were unable to locate the death certificate for Cyrenius Bartimeus Adams Davidson. It is assumed he died at the Arkansas State Hospital, known then as the Arkansas State Hospital for Nervous Diseases, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Cyrenius' granddaughter remembered visiting his grave as a young girl around 1940. According to her, it was on the side of a wooded hill near Little Rock, and the gravestone was in the shape of a tree stump, like many "Woodmen of the World" gravestones.
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1880 Census - Occupation: Farm Laborer (Taberville, St. Clair Co., Missouri)
1900 Census - Occupation: Physician (Lacrosse, Izard Co., Arkansas)
1910 Census - Occupation: Physician (Black Rock, Lawrence Co., Arkansas)
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Married Delia Townsend on November 7, 1882 in Cedar Co., Missouri.
Married Ella Smith on March 15, 1889 in El Dorado Springs, Cedar Co., Missouri.
Married Mary Delilah Standage on March 28, 1894 in Ozark Co., Missouri.
The Sentinel Record, October 29, 1914:
DR. DAVIDSON INSANE
Man Charged With Forgery Is Declared Insane and Sent to Asylum
Dr. C.A. Davidson, of northeast Arkansas, who had been charged under three indictments on forgeries committed in this county, was yesterday by a jury in circuit court declared insane, and was ordered to the state asylum. On entering the court yesterday he bade the court a very loud and effusive "good morning" after which he announced boldly that he wanted his cases tried forthwith. Later addressing Attorney Ryan and Whittington he suggested that it would be a grand morning for an airship flight - and later he got one in the shape of a journey to Little Rock.
He is well connected in northeast Arkansas, but has dissipated much of late. In his evidence on the witness stand he said part of his occupation had been with a concert with Barnum and Bailey circus, having charge of the concert. He was very anxious to return to that vocation, as he wanted to try another airship flight. Drs. Randolph and Wood had made an examination of the man and submitted written reports of his unsoundness of mind.
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Letter mailed from State Hospital For Nervous Diseases, Little Rock, Arkansas:
Dec. 4, 1914.
Miss Gertrude Davidson,
Gamaliel, Arkansas.
Dear Madam:
I regret to inform you that there has been no change in your father's mental condition since his admission to the hospital. He seemed to be suffering from the effects of a prolong use of morphine and alcohol, he also suffered a severe attack of asthma. He is being cared for in the hospital department where he is receiving every possible attention, that would be conducive to his personal comfort or ultimate recover. In the event if there should be any sudden change in his mental condition you will be notified at once.
In the future direct all letters to Dr. Frank B. Young, Supt.
Very respectfully yours,
F.B. Young
Superintendent.
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The Sentinel Record, October 13, 1914:
INDICTED THREE TIMES.
Dr. C.A. Davidson of North Arkansas Must Answer Forgery Charges.
Dr. C.A. Davidson, who hails from northeast Arkansas, has been indicted on three counts by the grand jury of this county on charges of forgery. Attorneys Ryan and Whittington have been retained by relatives of the accused to defend him. Davidson came here while on a debauch and it is believed that this was responsible for him getting into the trouble.
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The Springfield Missouri Republican, August 16, 1914:
DOCTOR IS SENT TO JAIL; STOLE A WATCH
A plea of guilty was entered yesterday morning by Dr. C.A. Davidson when arraigned before Police Judge John G. Newbill on a charge of stealing a watch from John Bonnel, and employe of the East Commercial street livery. He was find $25 and costs and was committed to the Greene county jail.
Two charges of forgery in the second degree also are filed against Davidson in police court and he probably will be tried on them when his present term in the jail expires.
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The Springfield Missouri Republican, August 8, 1914:
POSTPONE FORGERY CASE.
The case of Dr. C.A. Davidson of Jonesboro, Ark., arrested Thursday by Patrolmen Smith and Swearengin on a charge of drunkenness, and against whom a charge of forgery later was referred, was not called yesterday afternoon and probably will come before Judge John O. Newbill this morning.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, November 12, 1913:
Dr. C.A. Davidson has returned from Missouri, where he spent the greater part of the summer. He has again began the practice of medicine in this city and will open up an office at an early date.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, October 20, 1913:
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as commissioner in Chancery, pursuant to a decree rendered by the Chancery Court for the Western District of Craighead County, Arkansas at the last August, 1913, term thereof, in a cause then pending wherein M.E. Sedberry, as administrator of the estate of R.D. Covington, deceased, was plaintiff and Dr. C.A. Davidson and Mary D. Davidson were defendants, will on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 1913 at the East Door of the Court House in the city of Jonesboro, Western District of Craighead County, Arkansas, between the hours of nine o'clock in the forenoon, offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder on a credit of three months, the following described property, towit:
The East half of Lot Number Six (6) of Block number Twenty-four (24) of Witt's Subdivision of Blocks 23-24 of Knight's First Addition to the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
The purchaser will be required to execute note with approved personal security for the purchase price, and a lien will be retained upon the premises sold until the purchase price is paid.
Witness my hand as such commissioner on this. 13th day of October, 1913.
ALBA B. LANE
Commissioner in Chancery.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, August 7, 1913:
WARNING ORDER
State of Arkansas, Craighead County Chancery Court, Western District.
M.E. Sedberry, as administrator of estate of R.D. Covington, deceased Plaintiff
vs.
Dr. C.A. Davidson and Mary D. Davidson, Defendants.
The defendants, Dr. C.A. Davidson and Mary D. Davidson are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, M.E. Sedberry, as administrator of R.D. Covington, deceased.
Witness my hand and seal of said court this 11th day of July, 1913.
(seal) A.B. LANE, Clerk.
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The Ozark County Times, November 15, 1912:
Dr. C.A. Davidson, wife and daughter, of Mammoth, were in this city Monday. The doctor was formerly located at Jonesborough, Ark., but on account of his health has located for the present at Mammoth. He made this office a call while here.
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The Baxter Bulletin, September 6, 1912:
Bell Thacker of Pigeon was here Saturday to meet his brother-in-law, Dr. Davidson and family of Jonesboro.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, January 30, 1911:
Dr. C.A. Davidson, who lives at 710 West Oak avenue, has now been confined to his room for over three months. Some physicians pronounce it gall stones and other troubles, but while he is able to be up some in his room, he is very weak. The doctor, however, believes he is slowly improving.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, August 3, 1910:
Dr. C.A. Davidson and family, of Black Rock, have just moved to the city, occupying the cottage at 404 Oak avenue. Mr. Davidson is at present in bad health, but as soon as he is able he will practice his profession.
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The Journal Gazette, October 8, 1903:
Dr. C.A. Davidson, who recently came here from La Cross, Ark., has returned from a short business trip to Carthage and Nevada. Dr. Davidson has sent for his household goods and will soon become a resident of West Plains.
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The Journal Gazette, September 24, 1903:
Dr. C.A. Davidson has moved his family to this city from LaCrosse, Izard county, Ark., and will likely become a permanent resident of West Plains. For a number of years Dr. Davidson has been practicing medicine in Arkansas and he comes to this city well recommended.
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The Cedar County Republican, April 1, 1892:
Ella M. Davidson vs. C. B. Davidson, divorce. Divorce granted.
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From Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929:
Name: C. A. Davidson
Birth Date: 1863
Death Date: 5 Mar 1915
Death Place: Little Rock, AR
Type Practice: Allopath
Practice Specialities: Black Rock, AR, 1903
Licenses: AR, 1903
Practice Dates Places: Black Rock
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NOTE: In 2015, I ordered a death certificate from the Arkansas Dept. of Health Vital Records in Little Rock. They were unable to locate the death certificate for Cyrenius Bartimeus Adams Davidson. It is assumed he died at the Arkansas State Hospital, known then as the Arkansas State Hospital for Nervous Diseases, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Cyrenius' granddaughter remembered visiting his grave as a young girl around 1940. According to her, it was on the side of a wooded hill near Little Rock, and the gravestone was in the shape of a tree stump, like many "Woodmen of the World" gravestones.
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1880 Census - Occupation: Farm Laborer (Taberville, St. Clair Co., Missouri)
1900 Census - Occupation: Physician (Lacrosse, Izard Co., Arkansas)
1910 Census - Occupation: Physician (Black Rock, Lawrence Co., Arkansas)
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Married Delia Townsend on November 7, 1882 in Cedar Co., Missouri.
Married Ella Smith on March 15, 1889 in El Dorado Springs, Cedar Co., Missouri.
Married Mary Delilah Standage on March 28, 1894 in Ozark Co., Missouri.
DR. DAVIDSON INSANE
Man Charged With Forgery Is Declared Insane and Sent to Asylum
Dr. C.A. Davidson, of northeast Arkansas, who had been charged under three indictments on forgeries committed in this county, was yesterday by a jury in circuit court declared insane, and was ordered to the state asylum. On entering the court yesterday he bade the court a very loud and effusive "good morning" after which he announced boldly that he wanted his cases tried forthwith. Later addressing Attorney Ryan and Whittington he suggested that it would be a grand morning for an airship flight - and later he got one in the shape of a journey to Little Rock.
He is well connected in northeast Arkansas, but has dissipated much of late. In his evidence on the witness stand he said part of his occupation had been with a concert with Barnum and Bailey circus, having charge of the concert. He was very anxious to return to that vocation, as he wanted to try another airship flight. Drs. Randolph and Wood had made an examination of the man and submitted written reports of his unsoundness of mind.
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Letter mailed from State Hospital For Nervous Diseases, Little Rock, Arkansas:
Dec. 4, 1914.
Miss Gertrude Davidson,
Gamaliel, Arkansas.
Dear Madam:
I regret to inform you that there has been no change in your father's mental condition since his admission to the hospital. He seemed to be suffering from the effects of a prolong use of morphine and alcohol, he also suffered a severe attack of asthma. He is being cared for in the hospital department where he is receiving every possible attention, that would be conducive to his personal comfort or ultimate recover. In the event if there should be any sudden change in his mental condition you will be notified at once.
In the future direct all letters to Dr. Frank B. Young, Supt.
Very respectfully yours,
F.B. Young
Superintendent.
******************************************
The Sentinel Record, October 13, 1914:
INDICTED THREE TIMES.
Dr. C.A. Davidson of North Arkansas Must Answer Forgery Charges.
Dr. C.A. Davidson, who hails from northeast Arkansas, has been indicted on three counts by the grand jury of this county on charges of forgery. Attorneys Ryan and Whittington have been retained by relatives of the accused to defend him. Davidson came here while on a debauch and it is believed that this was responsible for him getting into the trouble.
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The Springfield Missouri Republican, August 16, 1914:
DOCTOR IS SENT TO JAIL; STOLE A WATCH
A plea of guilty was entered yesterday morning by Dr. C.A. Davidson when arraigned before Police Judge John G. Newbill on a charge of stealing a watch from John Bonnel, and employe of the East Commercial street livery. He was find $25 and costs and was committed to the Greene county jail.
Two charges of forgery in the second degree also are filed against Davidson in police court and he probably will be tried on them when his present term in the jail expires.
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The Springfield Missouri Republican, August 8, 1914:
POSTPONE FORGERY CASE.
The case of Dr. C.A. Davidson of Jonesboro, Ark., arrested Thursday by Patrolmen Smith and Swearengin on a charge of drunkenness, and against whom a charge of forgery later was referred, was not called yesterday afternoon and probably will come before Judge John O. Newbill this morning.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, November 12, 1913:
Dr. C.A. Davidson has returned from Missouri, where he spent the greater part of the summer. He has again began the practice of medicine in this city and will open up an office at an early date.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, October 20, 1913:
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as commissioner in Chancery, pursuant to a decree rendered by the Chancery Court for the Western District of Craighead County, Arkansas at the last August, 1913, term thereof, in a cause then pending wherein M.E. Sedberry, as administrator of the estate of R.D. Covington, deceased, was plaintiff and Dr. C.A. Davidson and Mary D. Davidson were defendants, will on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 1913 at the East Door of the Court House in the city of Jonesboro, Western District of Craighead County, Arkansas, between the hours of nine o'clock in the forenoon, offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder on a credit of three months, the following described property, towit:
The East half of Lot Number Six (6) of Block number Twenty-four (24) of Witt's Subdivision of Blocks 23-24 of Knight's First Addition to the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
The purchaser will be required to execute note with approved personal security for the purchase price, and a lien will be retained upon the premises sold until the purchase price is paid.
Witness my hand as such commissioner on this. 13th day of October, 1913.
ALBA B. LANE
Commissioner in Chancery.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, August 7, 1913:
WARNING ORDER
State of Arkansas, Craighead County Chancery Court, Western District.
M.E. Sedberry, as administrator of estate of R.D. Covington, deceased Plaintiff
vs.
Dr. C.A. Davidson and Mary D. Davidson, Defendants.
The defendants, Dr. C.A. Davidson and Mary D. Davidson are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, M.E. Sedberry, as administrator of R.D. Covington, deceased.
Witness my hand and seal of said court this 11th day of July, 1913.
(seal) A.B. LANE, Clerk.
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The Ozark County Times, November 15, 1912:
Dr. C.A. Davidson, wife and daughter, of Mammoth, were in this city Monday. The doctor was formerly located at Jonesborough, Ark., but on account of his health has located for the present at Mammoth. He made this office a call while here.
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The Baxter Bulletin, September 6, 1912:
Bell Thacker of Pigeon was here Saturday to meet his brother-in-law, Dr. Davidson and family of Jonesboro.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, January 30, 1911:
Dr. C.A. Davidson, who lives at 710 West Oak avenue, has now been confined to his room for over three months. Some physicians pronounce it gall stones and other troubles, but while he is able to be up some in his room, he is very weak. The doctor, however, believes he is slowly improving.
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The Jonesboro Daily Tribune, August 3, 1910:
Dr. C.A. Davidson and family, of Black Rock, have just moved to the city, occupying the cottage at 404 Oak avenue. Mr. Davidson is at present in bad health, but as soon as he is able he will practice his profession.
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The Journal Gazette, October 8, 1903:
Dr. C.A. Davidson, who recently came here from La Cross, Ark., has returned from a short business trip to Carthage and Nevada. Dr. Davidson has sent for his household goods and will soon become a resident of West Plains.
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The Journal Gazette, September 24, 1903:
Dr. C.A. Davidson has moved his family to this city from LaCrosse, Izard county, Ark., and will likely become a permanent resident of West Plains. For a number of years Dr. Davidson has been practicing medicine in Arkansas and he comes to this city well recommended.
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The Cedar County Republican, April 1, 1892:
Ella M. Davidson vs. C. B. Davidson, divorce. Divorce granted.
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From Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929:
Name: C. A. Davidson
Birth Date: 1863
Death Date: 5 Mar 1915
Death Place: Little Rock, AR
Type Practice: Allopath
Practice Specialities: Black Rock, AR, 1903
Licenses: AR, 1903
Practice Dates Places: Black Rock
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NOTE: In 2015, I ordered a death certificate from the Arkansas Dept. of Health Vital Records in Little Rock. They were unable to locate the death certificate for Cyrenius Bartimeus Adams Davidson. It is assumed he died at the Arkansas State Hospital, known then as the Arkansas State Hospital for Nervous Diseases, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Cyrenius' granddaughter remembered visiting his grave as a young girl around 1940. According to her, it was on the side of a wooded hill near Little Rock, and the gravestone was in the shape of a tree stump, like many "Woodmen of the World" gravestones.
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1880 Census - Occupation: Farm Laborer (Taberville, St. Clair Co., Missouri)
1900 Census - Occupation: Physician (Lacrosse, Izard Co., Arkansas)
1910 Census - Occupation: Physician (Black Rock, Lawrence Co., Arkansas)
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Married Delia Townsend on November 7, 1882 in Cedar Co., Missouri.
Married Ella Smith on March 15, 1889 in El Dorado Springs, Cedar Co., Missouri.
Married Mary Delilah Standage on March 28, 1894 in Ozark Co., Missouri.
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