More news from the Pratt City Herald - June 17, 1899 "BELOW THE SURFACE" It was reported that a miner named TIDMORE was hurt seriously at Shaft No. 1 by falling slate this week. but no particulars could be learned. Slope No.2 Mr. T. E. BURROWS returned from Tennessee last week where he has been on a visit to home folks. He reports a delightful time. He is improved in health a great deal. Mr. W. A. GIBSON, has been in Elmore county for several days. He says things are dead right down there. Some say he went to see his best girl and some say his best girl resides in Pratt City. Mr. John McQUEEN has been very ill for the past week. We hope to see him up again soon. Mr. W. A. COOPER is on the sick list this week. Judge GREEN is going to run away so they say. He says he is going to Florida a few months for his health. Slope No. 3 Tom JONES, a colored miner, was hurt by a fall of slate, but not seriously. Ensley school closed last Friday night with a most delightful entertainment by the children. A gold medal to Miss Mary EMBANK for being the best scholar. A book to Master Harry SUPRA for being prompt in attendance. A book each to August ROUTLEDGE, Charlie HARMES, and Polly PAGE, for having the most head marks in the respective grades. George HARDIN has moved to No. 3. Cardiff Mr. W. W. NULKIN, a young miner at Cardiff mine, was seriously hurt last week while driving a mule in the mine. In some way the chain caught his leg breaking both bones. I t was but a few hours before that his young wife pleaded so earnestly with him not to work at night for fear of accident, that he had resolved to make it his last night's work on that shift. He is reported as somewhat more comfortable this week. He is being cared for by the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias lodges both of which he was a member. The wife of Mr. H. BURNAN died very suddenly last Friday evening. As the family were entire strangers in the community, the case was a peculiarly sad one and aroused the sympathy of the entire community for the bereaved husband who is left with two small children to care for. C. C. WRIGHT visited his brother in Coalburg yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas PATTERSON mourn the loss of their infant child which died Monday. Mr. J. Edward BOONE is talking of going to his home in Troy, Ala., at an early date. Mr. William MULKIN, who is suffering from a broken leg is doing well. Mr. Frank HUNTER has returned from Galloway, after an absence of some time. Brookside Mr. William CLARK has started on a protracted trip in which he will travel over much of Ireland, Scotland, and England. Mr. MEIGHAM, who has the contract for building the coke ovens at New Found mines near here , is pushing the work with all possible rapidity. On Tuesday Miss Bertha THOMPSON was married to Mr. H. UNRATH, of Birmingham. The greatest event of the season in a quiet way. was the marriage of Miss Ethel HERR to Mr. MURDOCK of Cincinnati, which took place Thursday afternoon. They will reside in Cincinnati where Mr. MURDOCK is interested with his father in a large printing establishment. Miss Hattie TUTWILER of Birmingham is visiting in our town. Mr. Joe FRANKLIN, one of Brookside's society leaders, is taking in the pleasure of Blount Springs. Thursday, E. A. PRICE was locked up in the county jail for the murder of John L. HIGHSMITH which occurred on the road near this place and is said to have been the result of a drunken quarrel. Dolomite Mr. B. E. PURSER, the popular superintendent of the mines at this place is very busy these days. Fifty new coke ovens are being built. Miss BUTTLER is visiting relatives a Horse Creek. Mr. and Mrs. P. O. GOODWIN, of Horse Creek, were visiting relatives in this place last week. The infant son of Mr. and Mr. Wm. WHATLEY died last Sunday. Mr. BURCHFIELD has returned from Texas. Miss Velma MORGAN is visiting her sister, Mrs. COVAN at Cordova. Mr.s J. M. SHOEMAKER, of McCalla, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. BUTTLER this week. "LOCAL ADDENDA" Mrs. J. E. WOOD left Wednesday night for Kasceivsko, Miss., having been called to the bedside of the father Major B. A. CLARK, who is very low and not expected to live. Major CLARK is one of the oldest and most prominent men of central Mississippi. Later- since-the above was put in type we learn that Major CLARK has died. "CRUMLEY'S CHAPEL" Brother WINTERS, a blind preacher of Adamsville, gave us a good sermon Sunday. Mrs. Nannie WRIGHT, of Smithfield, visited the family of Rev. J. T. BLACK. Miss Emmie WILLIAMS of Pratt City, is visiting the family of A. W. VOMON. Rev. W. L. HENDRIX, of Birmingham, visited our community Tuesday. "WYLAM WHISPERS" Pat MULLIGAN was badly hurt last Friday at No. 5 by a trip of cars becoming loose. Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. McCANNY(?) a daughter on Friday. Miss Lizzie BOUSACK and Esquire BENGE are very sick. Mr. and Mrs. BLACK mourn for the loss of their infant child which died Sunday morning and was buried at Oakland. Dr. J. EDWARDS is on a fishing trip for a few days. The EUBANKS family attended Howard College commencement. John C. BROWN has moved from Pratt City and is occupying his new house. Mr. Will HOWARD and Miss Sarah Ann SMALLWOOD will be married on Sunday at the Baptist church. Mr. L. A. RICE visited his daughter, Mrs. L. C. LeCREN on Sunday. Constable McBEE has sworn out a warrant against Rev. W. B. ERNEST for disturbing public worship. It is returnable before Judge GREEN.......... ******** Hope this helps someone. jabtillery@home.com > > > > > > > > > >