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TORNADO STRIKES On the night of April 16, 1908, Hector was almost destroyed by a tornado. It wiped out several businesses, including Craig's general store, Price and Thomas’ business house, Farmers Union store, Bewley’s gin and grist mill, the drugstore, and the Masonic Lodge Hall. The damage was estimated at $50,000. Many people were injured, some of which were critical, but luckily no one was killed. In those days, everyone helped everyone else. People from all over set to work to collect money, clothing, and food for those who lost their belongings in the storm. In one trip through the business district of Russellville, over $100 was collected. The Ladies Aid Society of near-by churches gathered food and clothing for those who suf- fered. For the first few days after the storm hit, wagon loads of goods were brought to the people of Hector. It got to the point where there wasn’t enough storage space for everything they brought. Doctors from Appleton and Caglesville came immedi- ately to help the injured. One member of the community wrote, ‘We do not | become discouraged over reverses, but with faces turned toward the future, we will go forward on the great battle of life.” 4
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During the Civil War there was a battle fought at Hector. The Confederates had a training ground just south of Mr. A. H. Athey’s farm. The log barn still has bullet holes in it. More trouble was caused by bush- whackers than by the battle. Hector was divided in loyalty. Northern Hector was on the Union’s side and the southern part of Hector was for the Con- federates. This brought on many skirmishes. Main Street, Hector, Arkansas 3
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The people of Hector celebrated the installation of electric power on February 22, 1938. The celebration started at 4 o’clock. J. M. Oanley of Scottsville was in charge of the program, but several others also spoke. Not too long ago, Hector got a new fire truck. It was a welcome addition to our town. The truck cost $6,085. The city of Hector paid $3,000 of it, and the Hector Ruritan Club raised the remainder. James Walker was named as the fire chief. 5
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