Loveless reunion details: Saturday, November 26 (Saturday after Thanksgiving) City Park School, Monticello, AR 11:30---2:30 After 2:30 we can go across the street to the pavilion Potluck meal All descendents of John Wesley Loveless and friends are invited. Contact information: Bobbie Lehman 870-222-4511home 870-222-8814cell
Could you please send me a full copy of this article? I'd like to see if there is anymore mention of the Tom Grubbs. I'm thinking that is probably Thomas W. Grubbs, my ggggrand-grandfather. Names and dates are great but I really love stuff like this that adds a personality to them. Thanks. Cherub Alford ----- Original Message ----- From: bjw To: ARDREW-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 1:40 PM Subject: [ARDREW] AR Gazette [this is a prime example of how things were in the aftermath of the CW, martial law, and reconstruction. A majority of southern newspapers either succumbed or were taken over by the radical government. The St. John fellow mentioned in this article lived in Bradley County and was sympathetic to the radical government. He said that the KKK tore all the boards off his house in order to kill him. A group of five men living near St. John told the newspaper that they couldn't find a board missing from his house.] October 20, 1868: Says the Pine Bluff Republican of the 17th: "The report published in yesterday's Republican of the horrible murder of the deputy sheriff and a colored man in Drew County has been fully corroborated by the following statement in the Monticello Guardian (dem.) of the 10th." The way it is is "fully corroborated," is shown by the following from the paper referred to which is given editorial prominence, and is supposed by the ravenous editor of the radical organ to be conclusive on the subject for the very substantial reason evidently that it is desirable that it should conclude that way: "Reports as yet are somewhat conflicting and may be stated in general terms as follows: W. G. Dollar, while acting as deputy constable in the service of summoning certain parties, was forcibly seized at the house of Mr. Tom Grubbs in Veasy township by a party of ten or twelve men, and carried into the woods not far distant. He was shot through the head, together with a negro man, Fed Reeves, residing in the same neighborhood," etc. Although reports are "somewhat conflicting" they are accepted as conclusive and the following comments elicited: " The same old story that has accompanied the murder of every union man that has been killed in this state during the past four months". Just so. The same old story that somebody has been hurt, and strange to say, nobody but those who derive tangible benefit from it knows anything about it. Strange indeed if these reports were true, that with an army stationed in our state, the peace offices in the hands of "trooly loll" men, and with the thorough system of espionage provided at state expense, no one can be caught and brought to justice. It is remarkable that the past three or four years' continuance of this wholesale slaughter of "union men," has failed to afford a victim for the hangman or a candidate for the penitentiary. "The mind stands appalled in contemplating these scenes of horror, and the condition of anarchy, bloodshed and confusion into which the country is rapidly drifting!" It does indeed. The ghostly St. John and mutilated Wheeler (both alive and well) who have once been martyrs to principle and suffered cruel "assassination?! (please furnish evidences of the appalling picture.) Both have acquired a wide reputation for their steadfastness to the union and the advantages accruing in consequence to themselves personally, and to the success of the reconstruction measures, by which it is sought to place eleven great states in the hands of the radical party, furnishes the only clue to the mystery. The eagerness with which the radical press seizes on this method to advance their private and party interests is patent to all. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.0/167 - Release Date: 11/11/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.0/167 - Release Date: 11/11/2005
[this is a prime example of how things were in the aftermath of the CW, martial law, and reconstruction. A majority of southern newspapers either succumbed or were taken over by the radical government. The St. John fellow mentioned in this article lived in Bradley County and was sympathetic to the radical government. He said that the KKK tore all the boards off his house in order to kill him. A group of five men living near St. John told the newspaper that they couldn't find a board missing from his house.] October 20, 1868: Says the Pine Bluff Republican of the 17th: "The report published in yesterday's Republican of the horrible murder of the deputy sheriff and a colored man in Drew County has been fully corroborated by the following statement in the Monticello Guardian (dem.) of the 10th." The way it is is "fully corroborated," is shown by the following from the paper referred to which is given editorial prominence, and is supposed by the ravenous editor of the radical organ to be conclusive on the subject for the very substantial reason evidently that it is desirable that it should conclude that way: "Reports as yet are somewhat conflicting and may be stated in general terms as follows: W. G. Dollar, while acting as deputy constable in the service of summoning certain parties, was forcibly seized at the house of Mr. Tom Grubbs in Veasy township by a party of ten or twelve men, and carried into the woods not far distant. He was shot through the head, together with a negro man, Fed Reeves, residing in the same neighborhood," etc. Although reports are "somewhat conflicting" they are accepted as conclusive and the following comments elicited: " The same old story that has accompanied the murder of every union man that has been killed in this state during the past four months". Just so. The same old story that somebody has been hurt, and strange to say, nobody but those who derive tangible benefit from it knows anything about it. Strange indeed if these reports were true, that with an army stationed in our state, the peace offices in the hands of "trooly loll" men, and with the thorough system of espionage provided at state expense, no one can be caught and brought to justice. It is remarkable that the past three or four years' continuance of this wholesale slaughter of "union men," has failed to afford a victim for the hangman or a candidate for the penitentiary. "The mind stands appalled in contemplating these scenes of horror, and the condition of anarchy, bloodshed and confusion into which the country is rapidly drifting!" It does indeed. The ghostly St. John and mutilated Wheeler (both alive and well) who have once been martyrs to principle and suffered cruel "assassination?! (please furnish evidences of the appalling picture.) Both have acquired a wide reputation for their steadfastness to the union and the advantages accruing in consequence to themselves personally, and to the success of the reconstruction measures, by which it is sought to place eleven great states in the hands of the radical party, furnishes the only clue to the mystery. The eagerness with which the radical press seizes on this method to advance their private and party interests is patent to all.
I have an article dated 1893 about Emanual Ferguson of Drew County. Others mentioned are Drew Grant, Wm. Moore, Eugene Baker and another fellow by the name of Adair. If anyone connects with these folks let me know.
I'm so glad you found this article. This story is well known in the county and the info in the article confirms some facts and exposes some rumors. I wrote about this in _Old Times_. Thus: "Sheriff Hyatt related the following story: During the last of the Civil War an attempt was made to send United States currency to Pine Bluff for safekeeping by residents of Mount Tabor. The money was placed in individual sacks which were tagged with each owner's name. These were packed in a blue granite wash basin and loaded on a wagon, with two men assigned to take it to Pine Bluff. As they neared the Claude Lock place, they met a rider who told them the Yanks were coming. They quickly buried the gold by a big pine stump. After the Yankees left, a search was made for the money but it was not found. In about 1949 [date wrong], when Lock was clearing new ground on the Old Military Road he bulldozed up the blue granite basin. It contained $22,000 [the amount got exaggerated through the years!] in gold coins. Gold being illegal at that time, he turned it in to Union Bank for face value." > Monticello, April 11, 1920 - Two cans comtaining gold, said to be worth between $4,000 and $5,000, were unearthed by Claude Lack while plowing in a 20 acre field near Monticello, according to reports received here. Lack was preparking the ground for spring planting, when his plow came in contact with an immovable object, it is said. Wishing to avoid further inconveniences from the obstacle, the plowman dropped his lines, obtained an iron bar and removed the hidden cans. He was considerably amazed when he found they contained gold. It is believed the gold was buried during the days of the Civil War. > > [I cracked up when I read this one. I have a casette recording of my aunt, Inis Williams Humprhies, telling this same story. The way she described it the gold was found by Mr. Lack in the Mt. Tabor area] > >
Monticello, April 11, 1920 - Two cans comtaining gold, said to be worth between $4,000 and $5,000, were unearthed by Claude Lack while plowing in a 20 acre field near Monticello, according to reports received here. Lack was preparking the ground for spring planting, when his plow came in contact with an immovable object, it is said. Wishing to avoid further inconveniences from the obstacle, the plowman dropped his lines, obtained an iron bar and removed the hidden cans. He was considerably amazed when he found they contained gold. It is believed the gold was buried during the days of the Civil War. [I cracked up when I read this one. I have a casette recording of my aunt, Inis Williams Humprhies, telling this same story. The way she described it the gold was found by Mr. Lack in the Mt. Tabor area]
July 31, 1918: Wilmar, July 29 - Although Lieut. Joe C. Rhodes of this place was in the front line trenches continuously for five months, he escaped without a wound and last week landed at Newport News, Va., where he will be an instructor in a military camp there. Lieutenant Rhodes received his commission as second lieutenant in the coast artillery at Fortress Monroe, Va., and sailed for France on September 11, 1917. Two years ago he was star right-half on the Arkansas College gridiron team at Batesville and was selected on the all-state team at the end of the season. Lieutenant Rhodes is expected to arrive here this week on furlough. [His photo accompanies the article.] Aug. 5, 1918: Little Rock - Miss Maude Toole, aged 35, died at a local hospital at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. She is survived by her father, W. T. Toole; two sisters, Mrs. J. D. McCloy and Mrs. L. L. Burks of Little Rock; five brothers, D. E. of this city, C. E. of the United States navy, Custer of this city, C. M. of Dermott and Stacey L. of the United States army. The body was sent to Monticello yesterday morning by P. H. Ruebel & Co. where funeral services and burial will be held this afternoon.
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Could anyone help me find old Gazettes from the '20's and '30's? I am looking for obits on my grandparents. Sarah "Sallie" Niedringhaus d. 04/14 Feb. 1929, Drew Co. Henry C. Niedringhaus d. 21 Sept. 1939, Drew Co. They lived on the "old Hamburg Road" or Midway Route. I have seen some country sections listed under "Midway" in the old papers. I will appreciate any help or advice. Kathryne Burton --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.
Joan Sallie (Sarah) was a great aunt of mine. My son wrote a paper on this several years ago and did most of his research there in Warren. This was such a horrible incident in my family that we have chosen to remain silent. My son, John, hopes to publish this in the Drew County Historical Journal in a few years. I don't feel it would be in my family's best interest to publish at this time. I would appreciate anything that you find. My son would be happy to help you. Janie Rabb Fuller
Ark. Gazette "From All Over Arkansas" Nov. 21, 1923 - Mr. Frank Ward and the ball team of Allis passed through New Hope Friday on their way to wallop that Ladelle bunch. - New Hope Correspondent of the Monticello Advance.
Ark. Gazette Feb. 23, 1922: Monticello, Feb. 22 - Judge Turner Butler today proved he was a friend to the boys. From the bench he said he was willing to give any boy a chance, no matter what he did. He was called upon to sentence two young white boys, Flanders Dyer, aged 18, and Alfred Shook, aged 17, both of whom had pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill and robbery. In Shook's case Judge Butler reduced the robbery charge to grand larceny. The state made an effort to present a school record that indicated that Dyer is more than 18. The judge refused to permit the evidence on the gound that proof that Dyer was 18 was established by his mother on Monday, when the state should have combatted the evidence and further because Dyer's attorney was not in court today. "It has been the general opinion that if left to the court these boys would be dealt with lightly," said Judge Butler, "and the opinion is correct. I am going to give every boy a chance, no matter what he did. I know Dyer's history. He never had a father's care. His home life was not pleasant. He never had a chance. There is an opportunity to make a man of him." Dyer was sentenced to the Boys' Industrial School at Pine Bluff for three years on the charge of assault with intent to kill. Shook received an indeterminate sentence of not less than one year or more than three years on the robbery charge and three years on the charge of assault with intent to kill. Both boys were urged to obey the rules of the school. "I will not call it a prison," said Judge Butler, "it is a school. Remember, neither of you is a convict. You are just bad boys that have committed a crime. I feel sorry for both of you. Don't be uneasy as to your treatment. If you are good pupils in the school you will have no cause to complain, for your lot will be a pleasant one and you will look back to this day and then realize this was a good thing for you, for that school will make men out of you. You will learn some useful occupation. You will go to Sunday school and church. You will be given a chance to make good, and I want you to make good. I am treating you boys like I would want my boy treated had I one." On the night of October 7 Dyer and Shook assaulted and robbed Kimbro Gibson, a white youth of Lincoln County, taking $51.70 Gibson had realized from the sale of a bale of cotton. Dyer entered a plea of guilty Monday morning. He told Judge Butler he was largely to blame. Mothers of both boys were in court when they were sentenced.
I just read the note on Sallie Watson Have this person to contact me. Sallie was a great aunt of mine. Janie
Yes, Sallie was a great aunt of mine. We presently live on the site where Sallie was murdered. Please tell me the source of your article as I would also like to read it. Janie ----- Original Message ----- From: "bjw" <jann_woodard@yahoo.com> To: <ARDREW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 28, 2005 6:06 PM Subject: [ARDREW] Murder > Have any of you ever heard of the murder of Sallie Watson in 1881? The names of folks in the articles are, Mrs. Minnie Stitt Edmonds, Stephen Gaster, H. G. Edmonds, Dr. Kersh, James R. Watson, and Terrell Harris. > >
Have any of you ever heard of the murder of Sallie Watson in 1881? The names of folks in the articles are, Mrs. Minnie Stitt Edmonds, Stephen Gaster, H. G. Edmonds, Dr. Kersh, James R. Watson, and Terrell Harris.
Come and explore the backroads of Possum Valley, Arkansas, at the 21st Annual Possum Valley Fun Day, Saturday, October 29. Beginning with a flag ceremony at 10 am, the day will be filled with enjoyment for all ages. Featured entertainment includes the Stone Quartet, Judy’s Cloggers, The Bolins, Caleb Eubanks, Dwyla Gifford, Kathy Craven, Mason Harper and the Dirt Road Divas and the Dusty Bottom Boys. Be sure to check out the craft booths, the quilt show, cakewalks, 5K Run, Hat Show and, of course, the Possum Race. The auction will start at 5:30 pm and the dance will begin at 7:00 pm featuring Chapter Four. The Kitchen will be open all day with hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade pie, etc. and fish plates will be sold from 11 am-2pm. Free admission and free parking. Hope to see y'all there. If you need further information, just let me know. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.361 / Virus Database: 267.12.5/148 - Release Date: 10/25/2005
Jann, The lady who was killed by falling from the train on October 18, 1921 was Mattie A. TULLEY (TULLY). She is listed in the Arkansas Death Record Index 1914 - 1923, page 506 as M. A. TULLEY.....date of death 10/18/21 Drew Co., AR. According to the Census, she was not as old as the reporter thought. She would have been 69 or 70 at the time of the accident. In the 1920 Census of Veasey Twp., Drew Co., AR living on the Monticello - Hamburg Road in Household 219, is Mattie A. Tulley. She is listed as Mother, age 68, Widow, Born Louisiana....in the household of Lula L. Carpenter, age 35, Widow, born Arkansas. Lula Carpenter's children were James age 13, Lula P. age 11 and Gladis D. age 9. At the top of that page (13A) there is Lela G. Tully (note the "e" doesn't appear here) age 8 and her brother William A. Tully age 4 1/12. Their parents are on the preceding page...(12B) and are John S. TULLY and his wife whose name appears to be Miles E. (Elizabeth in 1930 Census) with children John B. (Burl), Leroy and Maida M.. John S. Tully was most likely a son of Mattie A. Tulley (Tully) and brother of Lula L. Carpenter, though I have not found Mattie A. Tulley (TULLY) with a husband and family in either Arkansas or Louisiana. John S. Tully's daughter, Lela Gladys TULLY married Lemuel Addison WELLS, Sr.. Burl (John Burl) TULLY a brother of Gladys TULLY Wells died in Benton, Saline Co., AR and another brother, Leroy TULLY, died in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Carolyn
Thanks Carolyn for the information on this lady. I still wonder what relatives she had in Warren. Funny thing about all this after reading your info - I knew Mr. John Tully here in Benton and all his children, and I think this is probably the connection you listed. What a small world. Thanks again.
Jann, The Mary Curry that Terri mentioned was born on Sept. 3, 1845 and died on July 21, 1921.....so the date of death does not match the article. Maybe we will find her one day. A "journal box" held the axle bearing, made of bronze, at the outer end of a railroad car axle. So there were was a journal box at each end of the axle and pair of wheels. From pictures of them, the journal box protruded out beyond the wheel, so as the lady fell so close to the train, that protrusion would have hit her, causing her to go under the train. According to the Smithsonian Collection, the journal boxes of railroad cars and locomotive tenders had lids. A Journal hook was used to pull open the lid so that the car inspector could check for an adequate oil level and add oil if necessary. We learn something new each day! Carolyn
How about a Mrs. Mary Curry, widow on 1920 and 1910 census? (Monticello, Drew County Ar.) She was born about 1847 in Arkansas. In 1900 she was with husband Ezekial Curry. I couldn't find any other like sounding names on 1920 census in that age range. Terri -----Original Message----- From: bjw [mailto:jann_woodard@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2005 1:01 PM To: ARDREW-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ARDREW] Arkansas Gazette I'm trying to figure out who this lady was. I don't find a listing for her in either the Bradley or Drew County cemetery records. I wonder if perhaps the name is "Curry", but have no proof of that. If anyone knows about this lady please let me know. And also, what was a "journal"? October 19, 1921: Monticello, Oct. 18 Mrs. M. A. R. Culley, aged about 80, was killed here when she fell under the wheels of a Missouri Pacific train at the railway station this morning. She was returning to her home here from Warren, where she had been visiting relatives. After alighting from the train, she found she had forgotten a package, and went back into the coach. The train had started when she attempted to alight the second time. She fell between the curb and the track, and a journal struck her on the chest and knocked her beneath the coach. Jack Mobley, well known oil man, standing nearby pulled her from under the coach before her body was ground to pieces. The aged woman was taken to the office of Dr. E. R. Cothern, where she died a short time later.