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