what is this all about? Rebecca ---------- > From: W. David Daugherty <faddydaddy@worldnet.att.net> > To: ARDREW-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ARDREW-L] Let's try it again! Ha! > Date: Monday, October 19, 1998 7:16 PM > > Let's try it again! Ha! > > Here is a great resource! > > http://members.tripod.com/~GrannyGrump/cdlist.html > > > Thanks, Mel!

Let's try it again! Ha! Here is a great resource! http://members.tripod.com/~GrannyGrump/cdlist.html Thanks, Mel!

Does anyone reading the Drew Co. list recognize the DILLINGHAM name? I have no information for this man, but did ask if he had placed a query on the Prairie and Arkansas County pages. If you know about DILLINGHAMs would you please contact him? Thanks bunches. Karen Groce (whose computer is back up and running!) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sun, 11 Oct 1998 08:12:48 EDT From: DWILTSDILL@aol.com To: wgroce@netdoor.com Subject: Attn: Drew Co query I am trying to trace the origins of William Henry Dillingham. Believe he married circa 1909 in Stuttgart, but need to find him in the 1900/1910 census, possibly Blissville. This is a long-shot particularly as I live in Peterborough, England, but it might help solve a 15 year old problem. Dave Dillingham Wiltshire

Thanks so much for your efforts, Jann! davie >Yes-------I spent the morning in LR and I could type for two solid weeks and not post half the things I've found on Drew Co. >

How old is Connie If I'm not being to noisey?My Aunt had a tripple Thursday and she is 70 and doing great and my father had a transplant 5 yrs ago at age 67 and he is still doing great if he can just shake the cancer now so someone higher then us is looking down on us and taking care but I will add her to my thoughts tonight when I go to bed and I'm sure a lot of others will too. Linda Hill Jonesboro Ar l1326h@bscn.com ---------- > Let's all be remembering Connie Mullis tomorrow. She's having surgery > somewhere in Fayetteville. Her son, Jay Mullis, is a doctor up there, and > he wanted her close to him. It's her heart: 90%/l00%/& 80% blockages in > it......I just thought some of you might like to know this.BETH >

I talked with Russell Baker today at the archives----he said that during the fire at the newspaper in Monticello, some of the papers were in LR being microfilmed at the time---------that's why a lot of people are unaware of the random copies I've been looking at lately. More stuff: Drew Co. Advance Apr. 24, 1894 page 2 col 7: During the early part of this month an athletic club was organized in this city under the name of the Monticello Athletic Club. It is a commendable undertaking and we hope it will meet with success. The following is a list of names enrolled up to date: J.H. Hinemon, President, Jay P. Burks, Sec. Pro Tem., J.Erwin, J.H. Barnett, Z.W. Hyatt, J.A. Bennett, J.D. Welsh, Fred Richter, H.W. Horstman, Arthur Cotham, G.W. Cavaness, Willie Rankin, Buck Finn, W.T. Wells, Jr., D.A. Brown and Charlie Hankins. April 24, 1894 page 3 col 3: City Marshal Hankins is rejoicing in the possession of a brand new uniform, brass buttons, cap, and all. Same date: The marriage records show more matrimonial ventures in 1893-94 than ever before in Drew Co. October 9, 1894: Fuss In The Valley: Henry Grubbs and Mack Jones got into a difficulty last Sunday in which the latter got shot three times with a pistol though not fatally. Particulars not known. November 13, 1894 page 2 col 4: The news comes that Dudley Wolf killed Oliver McDowell at Wilmot in Ashley Co., on the Louisiana line one day last week. Dudley is the son of our former county man Lum Wolf and while it is thought that the killing was justifiable on the plea of self defense, the act has nevertheless created intense excitement on account of the well known character of McDowell for honorable citizenship. The particulars have not been received and we forbear making any comments. May 8, 1894 page 3 col 5: On Monday night of last week at 11:30 o'clock, the dwelling and all the furniture belonging to Mr. C.H. Grubbs, who lives 12 miles south of this place was consumed by fire. It is not known just how the fire started, but it is supposed that it originated in the kitchen. Both the furniture and house were insured, the whole amount being $1,700---House--$1,200 and furniture, $400, not enough to cover the loss. Just at this season of the year this misfortune will greatly depress Mr. Grubbs' farming operation. May 15, 1894 page 3 col 5: On the evening of May 9th, 1894, at the home of the bride--Mr. F.H. Ross to Miss Ruth Clower by Rev. S.C. Alexander, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Monticello. All are of Drew Co. May their lives be all sunshine and no shadows. May 15, 1894 page 3 col 3: Mrs. Jane Lyle, widow of the late Thos H. Lyle, of Bodman, died last Wednesday. She was about 75 years of age. June 26, 1894 page 3 col 4: Mr. David Caldwell Boyd: The friends and acquaintances of the above gentleman will be pleased to know that a successful operation has been performed on his wounded leg just below the knee by Dr. B.A. Hall, assisted by Dr. W.A. Brown. Mr. Boyd has been a constant sufferer since he received his wound at Murfreesboro in the memorable battle of Dec. 31, 1862. It is now hoped by his Physicians that he will be able to get about with much more ease and certainly with less pain. Dr. Brown and Hall have added another laurel to their already well filled chapter of faithful an efficient service. I'll let ya'll rest a while!! Join 18 million Eudora users by signing up for a free Eudora Web-Mail account at http://www.eudoramail.com

Way to go girl! My town, my folks mostly. Mrs. Henry Owens was my grandmother. Many other names are relatives. Others close family friends, or relatives of relatives, etc.. That Daniel family has no "s". The Mrs. S. B. Thomasson was for a younger lady than I mentioned earlier. Wife of the son of the earlier S. B. Thomasson. Your package will be in the mail tomorrow. Thanks so much. Carolyn

A word of explanation regarding me and this maillist is forthcoming: First, it "ain't" no wonder I'm so big and fat and also ugly-------its hard to stay in shape sitting at a microfilm reader, then sittin' here typing all this stuff for the list!! Yes-------I spent the morning in LR and I could type for two solid weeks and not post half the things I've found on Drew Co. There is a motive to my madness------I found when I extracted all the old Eagle Dem. and Gazette newsbriefs for Bradley county, that I ran across more of my own family info by searching this way. Hence, my belief that I will eventually find more of my father's family connections in Drew Co. by using the same technique. And in the meantime--------I find things I feel are useful to all of you. I need to start indexing all the info and dread the idea-----my genealogy room looks like someone blowed a cannon off!!! I know there is carpet on the floor somewhere!!! Will post other info later. Jann Join 18 million Eudora users by signing up for a free Eudora Web-Mail account at http://www.eudoramail.com

A word of explanation regarding me and this maillist is forthcoming: First, it "ain't" no wonder I'm so big and fat and also ugly-------its hard to stay in shape sitting at a microfilm reader, then sittin' here typing all this stuff for the list!! Yes-------I spent the morning in LR and I could type for two solid weeks and not post half the things I've found on Drew Co. There is a motive to my madness------I found when I extracted all the old Eagle Dem. and Gazette newsbriefs for Bradley county, that I ran across more of my own family info by searching this way. Hence, my belief that I will eventually find more of my father's family connections in Drew Co. by using the same technique. And in the meantime--------I find things I feel are useful to all of you. I need to start indexing all the info and dread the idea-----my genealogy room looks like someone blowed a cannon off!!! I know there is carpet on the floor somewhere!!! Will post other info later. Jann Join 18 million Eudora users by signing up for a free Eudora Web-Mail account at http://www.eudoramail.com

Monticellonian June 25, 1936 page 6 col 1: Mrs. and Mrs. S.C. Wiscaver of Wilmar announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Wilma to James Daniels, also of Wilmar and Arcadia, La. The marriage was quitely solemnized Thursday morning at Star City with Rev. J.W. McCain reading the ring ceremony. The birde wore an ensemble of navy blue sheer with white accessories. She is a graduate of the A. & M. College and the groom attended Arkansas College at Batesville. After a brief trip to points in Texas and La., they will be at home in East Wilmar where the groom is associated with the Ozark Badger Lumber Company, serving as general accountant. Mrs. Wiscaver for the past few years has been teaching in the Winchester school. She and Mr. Daniel have been quietly planning their future home, the house being a frame bungalow beautiful in every respect. It is really the nicest dwelling in Wilmar and the furnishings are also exquisite, carefully being selected and retained for the Home Beautiful and prominent and popular in a social way and their many friends welcome them as citizens of Wilmar, naturally wishing for a long happy life. It is with regret that the following obituary is to be published. Mrs. S.B. Thomasson, nee Sallie Allen, passed away at her home Saturday at 12:45 p.m. after a lingering illness of several months. Mrs. Thomasson was born April 25th, 1874. She and Mr. Thomasson were married in 1894 and together have built a most loving home in which she is sorely bereaved by her husband, three sons, Bertie Lee of Monticello; Fletcher and Bernice of Wilmar; one daughter, Mrs. W.H. Riley and small son, W.H. Riley, Jrs., and one brother, J.R. Allen of Pine Bluff, superintendent of schools there. Funeral services were held in the home with Rev. J.W. McCain of Star City and Rev. C.R. Roy of Wilmar officiating. Burial rites were in charge of the Lee Stephenson Funeral Home of Monticello at Andrews Chapel Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Active pallbearers were Messrs. G.F. Towler, S.C. Wiscaver, T.J. Bolick, O.L. Durham, W.H. Nelson and J.W. Canter. Among the out of town relatives and friends were Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Allen of Pine Bluff, W.H. Riley of McGehee; Mr. and Mrs. Harris Gabby of Tillar; Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Emerson of McGehee; Mrs. Luther Hoover of Dermott and Mrs. Will Parker and Mrs. Cooper and daughter of Louisiana and H. Burch also of Louisana. Mrs. Beulah Mae Miller of Dermott visited Mrs. Henry Owens and family Sunday afternoon and Mrs. W.H. Oglesby and Mrs. Mary Lynn Jeter and small daughter, Betty Jean of Dermott were guests of Mrs. James Clanton and family also Sunday afternoon. A CARD OF THANKS For the many kind acts, words of sympathy and the beautiful floral offering given during the illness and death of our loved wife and mother, we wish to express our sincere appreciation to our friends and loved ones. S.B. Thomasson, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Bertie Lee Thomasson, and Messrs. Bernice and Fletcher Thomasson. Rev. and Mrs. C.R. Roy and Mary Jane left Sunday afternoon for Little Rock enroute to Conway Monday where Rev. and Mrs. Roy will enjoy two weeks of study and recreation at Hendrix College. Mrs. J.M. Johnson, Miss Kathleen Johnson and Paul Johnson arrived home after the graduating excercises of the State University at Fayetteville, Thursday with Mrs. Chester Johnson of El Dorado accompaning. A Home-coming was celebrated at Greenhill Sunday and Mr. R.A. McKinstry and family and Mrs. J.M. Hogue and Mrs. Charles Brantley attended. Jann Join 18 million Eudora users by signing up for a free Eudora Web-Mail account at http://www.eudoramail.com

Monticellonian November 6, 1894: Monticello, Ark., Nov. 4, '94: Mr. Editor: I come again with news from "Opossum Valley" but this time I am not in it. After spending something better than three months in the valley, after having the valley fever, I guess that's what it was, over a month, after circling the river bottoms in search of game but not finding any, I am able to enjoy the luxuries of our little town Monticello. The opossums were not ripe when I first went to the valley but before I left, opossums, coons, birds, game and nearly everything else was plentiful. The huntsmen sounded their trumpets every night, which told to those, far and near, that the opossums and coons were in danger of the pot. Despite the hard times I left the farmers busily engaged in gathering their crops. One successful farmer there, said that farmers would have to learn "frumcnti plus domo facere si vollent habere." This long dry spell will soon enable the people there to harvest and market their crops. "The 'possum gets mighty scared. When he hears hounds upon his tracks He lets his supper go Pace, pace, pace away, He makes for his den; Knowing that the persuing hounds will ere long come in. The huntsmen you know are very glad When he hears the hounds yelp away He knows that the possum is made To serve as a meal the following day." The opossums are ripe and ready for those 'tators, the coon is no less ready for pepper and salt--so in the midst of these, with a plenty of corn, potatoes, molasses, peas and pumpkins "Opossum Valley" is on the boom. By: J.S. Rossell (ya'll need to copy the above and hand out at Possum days festivities!!!!!!!!!) Jann Join 18 million Eudora users by signing up for a free Eudora Web-Mail account at http://www.eudoramail.com

Hi Jan, Yes I am still on the list. Boy, that Easter Egg Hunt article brought back some great memories. I haven't kept up will all the people listed, but several of them still live in Monticello. Please don't feel like you are 'hogging the site'. I think that your news post are the icing on the cake of a great mailing list. 'Master' Yates Calhoun

Yes, Beth, I knew that Rex and his wife were entertainers. Diane Borchardt also played the cello! Carolyn

Rex is also a musician just for the record. He used to play some with Wayne Lawson, the son of Jean Riley Lawson or Hamburg.

Linda Hill, No, I'm not quite that old (for my friend Diane Borchardt to be my friend in the early 1900s)):.... This was in the 1950s. Diane was born in 1935 - and was about 3 years older than I. She was in my grade as her blindness and diabetes (and possibly the cirriculum at the Blind school) had caused her to be classified in my year. I know nothing of the workings of the Blind School or about any pictures - but again this is 50 years later than you suggest. Carolyn

Carolyn...do you - or anyone else - have the Hudspeth history farther back than the sheriff? I know there was a Hudspeth family that lived at Hudspeth on Saline River before the Civil War. Good story re their slave in Old Times. I have always been interested in finding out more about this old family. Rebecca

thanks, Jann....too bad they did not give his parents, etc. Rebeccca

I know this could not possibly be my father, but if you have more information on the April 2, 1942 - Minnie Berry/Garland Hogue marriage I would appreciate it. My father's name was Garland Hogue ----- perhaps the Garland Hogue in the article was named for him. Would be interesting to pursue. Becky B. 573-3303, MD 49 bbannon@wcp.twc.com

Linda Hill Jonesboro Ar l1326h@bscn.com You wouldn't happen to have or know of any group pictures of the school kids at that time would you? I'm not really sure the dates you are talking about but it sounds like the earily 1900.And I'm not even sure the did school pictures back then,but it is worth a try.I,m looking for my grandfather who went to school down there from all I can find out so far. Some where around 1910.His name was Joe Burrough. Thanks for your time. ---------- > I. She > came to Drew Central to be with others her age and live at home. > Another girl and I would go to Mr. McAlister's office and read her > lessons to her. She was diabetic and we helped her when she had > trouble with her insulin. I spent many hours in their home just East > of the college. Though blind, Diane had been taught to play the piano > beautifully. The whole family was extremely talented in music. Diane > married a Durham and died at an early age. Her younger brother, Rex, > still lives in Monticello. > > Carl F. Hudspeth, son of Sheriff Charles F. Hudspeth, was first > married to a Kimbro and they had a daughter named May Nell who married > a Hobgood and a daughter Guendolyn who lived two years. He then > married Myrtle Conrad. Myrtle Conrad Hudspeth worked in the Court > House for many years. > > Carolyn >

In a message dated 10/18/98 2:41:46 PM Central Daylight Time, jhaisty@tcac.com writes: << Amy Flowers, We were just looking in our annuals from Arkansas A & M College and I found two Flowers. Are these relatives of yours? >> Thank you for thinking of me Carolyn but it won't be necessary. I've already done a good bit of my husband's family tree and the names you mentioned are not part of his family. Amy