Copied from the "History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County", all rights reserved. For information on ordering a copy, please e-mail mikell@virginia.edu December 15, 1892 Explanatory. On account of being burned out in the recent disastrous conflagration that visited Monticello, and the unavoidable delay occasioned in getting in new material, a regular edition will not appear until Thursday, January 5th, 1893. The Press feels duly grateful for all the kind expressions of sympathy offered in its misfortune, and promises to send forth in the future as good, if not a better paper than it has ever issued. We wish you, on and all, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Board of Supervisors, December term, 1892 At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors, the following members and officers were present to wit: Z. P. Jones, S. C. Buckley, J. C. Lambert, T. H. Brinson, A. W. Stringer, D. M. Lee, Sheriff, and Will C. Cannon, Clerk. Silas Upton was allowed $28.60 for building a bridge across Green's creek on Midway road. S. J. Sills to Austin Sullivan. J. W. Miller to Samuel Hickman. James Hathorn, a prisoner in the county jail, was discharged from custody, more than three months having elapsed since the date of his confinement. The Board adjourned until Tuesday morning, 8 o'clock. Second day - Board met pursuant to adjournment; present same as yesterday. The flowing claims against the county were allowed: Joseph Dale, T. C. Maxwell, Rueben Fields, Geo D. Barnard, Parkman and Speights, S. Hickman for burial expenses of Lucy Jones, a pauper. The following returning officers of election were allowed $3.00 each. J. B. Smith, J. H. Johnston, I. L. Lambert, Joesph Price, J. B. Cothern, A. M. Griffith, R. B. Dale, O. W. Burkett, S. E. Parkman, F. J. Leonard. The following managers and returning officers of election were allowed $2.00 each: D. W. Garrett, W. W. Walden, W. M. Waller, J. J. Hutchins. The following managers, clerk and bailiffs of election were allowed $1.00 each. J. L. Gray, P. P. Garrett, Thomas Mullins, A. H. McGuiffee, P. Z. Jones, John Steen, J. E. Stephens, H. I. Bird, M. D. L. Crawford, J. J. Grice, J. B. Moore, Anderson Fortenberry, F. P. Bonner, C. H. Moore, J. H. Knight, M. Stringer, G. A. Smith, W. C. Dale, A. C. Buckley, L. E. Sills, J. D. May, John Bridges, J. W. Ballard, B. Mixon, J. Q. Hall, F. F. Roberts, Calvin Carney, E. M. Collins, J. M. Roberts, Jacob W. Willoughby, I. G. Lawrence, W. B. Foreman, T. J. Collins, W. D. Boyd, J. H. Summers, J. S. Neal, C. N. Wilson, W. W. Williams, J. M. Armstrong, W. C. Hutchins, J. P. Weathersby, W. W. Brinson, A. H. Dale, H. M. Smith, W. S. Boyanton, J. M. Payne, F. M. Mitchell, S. T. Sutton, A. Hartzog, L. W. Buckley, C. W. Nichos, J. R. Parkman, J. M. Polk, Jeff Burrow, J. H. Polk, B. B. Stringer, N. S. Buckley, Chas G. Ellzey, L. L. Polk, R. A. Daniel, Wm Lewis, F. M. Garrett, B. F. Turner. The following claims were allowed: Jasper A. Russell, J. M. Ford, T. H. Butler, M. D, J. W. Bourn, A. W. Stringer, T. M. Walker M. D., D. M. Lee, B. D. Bishop, T. J. Andres, J. D. Carlisle.

Copied from the "History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County", all rights reserved. For information on ordering a copy, please e-mail mikell@virginia.edu (All, I think the mailing list is working ok now. Every one seems to be getting things, and I stopped sending it to those ol' snotty people of Attala County.... Cheers to all! - Eddie) December 14, 1893 Wedding bells. Miss Avarilla Buckley of near Silver Creek visited relatives here this week. Mayor J. B. Daughtry of Brookhaven attended the interment of his father here Friday. Hon. A. E. Weathersby is visiting Jackson and Greenwood this week on business. Work has commenced on Mr. Cannon's school boarding hous. Mr. Robert Berry is the contractor. Mr. Wm. F. hardy of Brookhaven spent several days with monticello friends and relatives in the easter portion of the county. Mr. David Cohn, of the enterprising firm of Louis Cohn & Bros., of Brookhaven, was sahking hands with old friends here Friday. Messrs. Lampton Bros 7 Rawls co, direct us to say that their store will positively be closed on Christmas Day. Remember this and govern yourself according. There will be preaching at the Baptist church on the 5th Sunday and Saturday before by the pastor, Rev. Geo Butler. This change is made in accordance with the wishes of a majority of the brethren. Senatobia, Miss., Nove. 28, 1892. Having used Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic on a colt cut by barb wire, I can heartily recommend it as an excellent remedy for such cases. P. M. B. Wait, Sheriff. Mr. B. S. Waller of near Silver Creek, who is attending the Medical College at Louisville, Ky., accompanied the remains of young Gibson to Silver Creek, and is now visiting his parents in East Lawrence. We had the pleasure of partaking of an elegant birthday supper at Mr. And Mrs. J. B. Rawls last evening, given in honor of their sweet little daughter Lucy. May she live long to enjoy many another such a gladsome occasion. Mr. Edgar C. Gwin of Grace, Washington county, was mingling with his host of Lawrence county friends this and last week. Edgar is a son of the late and lamented Capt. S. Gwin, is one of our own boys and we are always glad to see him. A special teachers examination was held here last Friday and Saturday, the applicants before the Board being Misses Amanda Laird, of Blountvill, and - Lane of Hebron. Both stood very creditable examinations and easily made the reise. Mr. L. D. Posey, State canvasser and organizer of the Prohibition party, will deliver an address in the court house next Saturday afternoon at 1 o' clock. Mr. Posey will meet with poor success in his efforts to organize a Prohibition party in this county, but we trust that our people will accord him a respectful hearing. For a sore throat there is nothing better than a flannel bandage dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It will nearly always effect a cure in one night's time. This remedy is alos a fovorite for rheumatism and has cured many very severe cases. 50 cent bottles for sale by all druggist. It is only one week from next Monday till Christmas and yet our people have made no arrangements about having the customary tree. So far as our own pleasure in the matter is concerned, it will amount to nothing, as we will not be here, but we would like for the young people of the community to enjoy themselves as much as possible. The remains of mr. Will Gibson, who was attending the Louisville (Ky.) Medical College, passed through town Saturday en route to Silver Creek, where they were interred Sunday morning. Mr. Gibson was a most promising young man, and his death is a sad blow to his bereaved parents and other near relatives who have our sympathy in this the hour of their great affliction. Amos Shows, charged with killing David Newsom, near Gwinville, last Monday night, was lodged in jail here Tuesday night by a possee of darkeys living in that neighborhood. All the parties are colored. It seems that Shows and Newsom were sitting up with a sick man at Tom Brown's, a negro living on Mr. J. D. Fortinberry's place, when they became engaged in a row, the result of which was that Shows stabbed newsom in the left breast, killing him almost instantly. Shows claims that the trouble grew out of an affair in which the name of his wife and that of newsom were connected. Shows will lay in jail to await the action of the grand jury. DEATH OF ENOS DAUGHTRY. Our usually quiet community was greatly shocked last Thursday morning to learn of the unexpected death in Brookhaven on the night previous of the old landmark and veteran whose name heads this obituary. He and his aged companion were visiting their son, Mayor J. B. Daughtry, and while his son-in-law, Dr. G. A. Teunnisson, living near here, and with whom the deceased resided, had been apprised of his illness a day or two previous, he anticipated nothing serious, knowing that it was only a chronic ailment for which he had often treated him and which had always yielded so readily. But 'ere the Doctor's family had reassured themselves that there was no cause for alarm, a messenger swiftly came bearing the sad intelligence of the passing away. That form, once so stout and vigorous, had felt the touch of Time, and tottering and decripit, could not longer stem Life's turbelent sea. The hour of his calling home had arrived, and without a murmer he yielded himself peacefully to his Maker. With the closing of his 87th anniversary witnessed the reception of his sould into the Heavenly Mortals and the inscription of his name upon the book of Life - a life that lives beyond the tomb. His remains were interred in the family graveyard at this place last Friday morning at 11 o'clock by Eastern Star Lodge No. 79, of which he was a most worthy member, Geo C. Hoskins, of the Brookhaven-Lodge, acting as Worthy Master. Enos Daughtry was born in Anson county, N. C., Dec. 6th 1806, and came to Mississippi when a child, with his parents, Enos and Catherine (Bryant) Daughtry. He was descendent of a Quaker family, of Irish and French ancestry, who went to Ireland as refugees from France, and thence to America at the time of the Huguenot Massacre. His father's family landed at Natchez, and were residents near there for a time, later removing to Pike county, Miss., where Mr. Daughtry was reared. The Irish schoolmaster, from whom he secured the greater part of his education, will doubtless be remembered by some. His name was kennedy, a teacher of unusual ability and thoroughness. This early part of his life is replete with incidents of interest, as often told by him to his children and grand-children. He was married to Mary Ann, daughter of Richard and Ann (Stovall) Ratliff, of Pike county, Feb. 5th 1835, and removed to Hinds county in 1839, where he engaged in farming, and there he held the office of justive of the Peace for three years. In 1845 he came to Lawrence county, and lived on the Phillips place three years, and then settled on a new place, three miles from Monticello, coming to the latter in 1853, wehre he had continuous residence up to the time of his death. In 1846 he was elected to the office of the Member of the Board of police and held that office and the office of Justice of the peace almost continously to within a few years of his death. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and in politics a Democrat, his first vote being cast for Andrew Jackson for President. He was made a Mason in 1853, and filled several places and stations in Eastern Star Lodge, in which he was raised and continued in membership in good standing. Mr. Daughtry was frugal, temperate and discreet, active, industrious and attentive to business, possessing energy and applicativeness to a great degree; not easily discouraged, not given to repining; of an even temperament, amking the most of things; courteous, affable and polite to all; inclined to be reserved until drawn out; not contentious or quarrelsome, but quick to resent an intentional offense. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him, and has been gathered to his Father's in peace, leaving an example in many respects worthy of the highest emulation. Many persons are broken down from overwork or household cares. Brown's Iron Bitters Rebuilds the system, aids digestion, removes excess of bile, and cures malaria. Get the genuine.

> Copied from the "History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County", all > rights reserved. For information on ordering a copy, please e-mail > mikell@virginia.edu > December 10, 1891 The Board of Supervisor were in session this week. Christmas is fast approaching. Remember the editor. Mesdames Lee and Wylie are attending the Methodist Conference at Brookhaven this week. Mr. John Carter of Silver Creek is in town this week building chimneys for some of our people. Rev. R. W. Hall preached in the Baptist church last Saturday and Sunday to attentive congregations. Mr. J. W. Burkett of Beat 5 spent one or two days this week with his daughter, Mrs. A. W. Cooper, in our town. We would like to know what is the matter with our Hebron, Silver Creek and Whitesand correspondents? They seem to be on a strike. Mr. J. L. Hall of Silver Creek passed through town last Tuesday en route to new Orleans on business. We are indebted to him for a pleasant call. Mr. Miller, representing the grocery house of Price and Lucas, of Louisville, Ky., and Mr. Primo, representing the wholesale drug house of E. J. Hart and co., of New Orleans, were in town this week. The editor of the Press leaves today for the railroad on a trip of business and pleasure. We expect to attend the Methodist Conference at Brookhaven a day or two. Another room will be added to the Press office in the near future, the material for which is already on the ground. Other improvements will also be made about the building which will render it more comfortable. Mr. A. W. Jones, living three miles south of this place, will remove his family to Stockdale, Tex., this week, where he has bought land and will engage in farming. Mr. Jones is one of our best men, and we regret to lose him from our midst. We desire to tender thanks for the invitation given us to attend the nuptials last Wednesday of Mr. L. L. Polk and Miss Ella Hickman and Mr. J. L. Catt and Amanda Hickman, and regret very much that we were denied the pleasure of attending. It will not be long before the Legislature meets, and the propsed stock law has not been discussed at all in the county. Do the people want it? If so, they had better commence agitating the question. If they think it impracticable, let them say so. Supposed burglars entered Mr. A. W. Cooper's house last Friday night, got what victuals they wanted form the pantry and left. We would advise our people to keep shotguns in their houses and use them extensively on such occasions as these, or burglarism will be practiced on a larger scale. (Eddie note - Good man!) This town should have a Christmas tree. Although we expect to spend the holidays elsewhere, yet, we have a feeling for those who do expect to stay ehre Christmas, and we want everybody to have the best time possible. Therefore, we urge the people here to take an interest in the movement, and gladden the hearts of the children by getting up something nice. MARRIED. Polk-Hickman at the residence of the bride's father. Mr. Joshua Hickman, in this county, Dec 2d, 1891, by Rev. R. W. Hall, Mr. L. L. Polk to Miss Ella V. Hickman, both of Lawrence county. Catt - Hickman - At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Joshua Hickman, in this county, Dec 2d, 1891, by Rev. R. W. Hall, Mr. J. L. Catt to miss Amanda Hickman both of Lawrence county. Bourn - Boozer - At the residence of the bride's father Dr. J. D. Boozer, in this county, December 3rd, 1891, by Supervisor A. W. Stringer, Mr. Quitman Bourn to Miss Ida Boozer, both of Lawrence county. We trust the happty couples will live lives of usefulness and happiness, and to each we extend our hearty congratulations. Rodyism in Beat Five Bournham, Miss, Dec 7, 1891 Editor Lawrence County Press I take the privilege of sending you a few lines for publication in regard to the ill behavior of a large majority of the young men and boys in the neighborhood of Bournham, and not only the young men and bosy, but some of the older men are laying the example. It has got to be regular thing every Sunday for a crowd to get together, with their pockets full of whisky, and be drinking and cutting up in general, some getting drunk and wallowing and spewing like a gang of buzzards over the carcus of a dead horse. At a wedding in this neighborhood a few days ago there were not less than a dozen boys and some middle-aged men staggering around with bottles sticking out of thei pockets for everybody to look at. One young man about seventeen years old and a member of the Baptist church, though he would show out a little smarter than the rest, and right in the midst of a large crowd of ladies and gentlemen pulled tow large empty bottles out of his pockets and said: "I have drunk both of these bottles empty this morning." At the same time he hardly knew which end was up. They are getting to such a pass drinking whiskey that they have lost all interesting society, Sundays Schoos, preaching and everything else but their bottles of whisky. A Citizen of Lawrence County. Mr. Rudolph Garrett found the camp of the burglers last Tuesday about one mile north of town. It is supposed they camped there one or tow nights before blowing open the safes here in town. Rudolph found a tin bucket, a large lump of salt and pieces of newspapers which had been used in wrapping up their vicuals. The papers were pieces of the Daily Times Democrat and Bookhaven Leader, both showing dates of Nov 26th, 1891. Homestead Notice Anderson Smith, wit: Abram Moore, henry Bryant, Wesly Webster, Paul Allen, all of Hooker. Cascilla Tyrone, wit: C. N. Wilson, J. J. Denson, Levi Holloway, I. I. Lucas, all of Silver Creek. Frank A. Ainsworth, wit: J. W. Ross, J. A. Evans, G. W. Evans, all of Monticello, Nola White of Fair River.

Copied from the "History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County", all rights reserved. For information on ordering a copy, please e-mail mikell@virginia.edu (Well Christmas is closing in! A copy of the History of Lawrence County would make a great stocking stuffer! - Eddie December 8, 1892 Warm weather The Board of Supervisors were in session this week. Of course, our folks will have a Christmas tree. Mr. J. M. Ford of Columbia was in town this week on business. The teachers were in town last Saturday to draw their first month's salary. Messrs. J. L. Griffith and - Mallard of Wesson were in town last Monday. Mrs. Dr. Bishop and daughter Maud visited relatives at Brookhaven this week. Mr. G. W. Garrett is having some much needed repairs made on his residence. Mr. Jasper Lee of near Hebron visited his brother, Sheriff Lee , in town this week. We call special attention to the change in the advertisement of mess. Lampton Bros and Rawls Co. Mr. Z. Martin of near Martinsville is visiting his brother, Mr. John Martin, in out town this week. The tax collecting season is well on, and our popular Sheriff is kept quite busy. He is ably assisted by Mrs. Lee. Miss Minnette Mikell, one of Brookhaven's most fascinating young ladies, visited relatives in our county this week. Rev. George Butler preached two interesting sermons in the Baptist church last Saturday and Sunday. His sermon on Sunday on "Christmas" was timely, and seemed to produce much effect. Mr. E. C. Gwin of Panther Burn, Washington County, son of the late auditor and a former resident of this place, is visiting relatives and a host of friends in our county this week. Ed is the same big hearted handsome fellow that he always was. Misses Marion Hathorn of Beat 5 and Maggie Griffith of Whitesand were welcome visitors to our town last Tuesday. In company with Mrs. A. W. Cooper they padi us a very pleasant call Tuesday afternoon. It is only two weeks from next Sunday till Christmas, and yet our people have made no progress towards having a tree for the young folks. It is customary to have a Christmas tree here, and if it is intended to have one this year, there is not much time to spare. It is to be hoped our people will take hold of this matter at once and get up something good. To boys and girls desiring a first class weekly juvenile publication we would recommend Golden Days, published at Philadelphia, Pa. Its literature is of the very highest order, being indorsed by leading ministers everywhere, and its pages will not fail to interest both young and old. It is especially adaptd for boys and firls, however, and wherever Golden Days is once taken in a family it will never be given up. The leading authors of the age are engaged to contribute to its pages, and the serials that greet the young every week are unsurpassed jems of juvenile literature. Write for sample copy to James Elverson, Publisher, Golden Days, Philadelphia, PA. HEBRON DOTS The pupils of Hebron High School have been breathing easier this week. The regular term examinations are now over, and the record of the pupils for the first term is made. Where is that boy who preferred his cigarretts to staying in school? We have no cigarette department in our school at present. Cigarette smokers will not be admitted until further notice is given. Mrs. J. E. Thomas left town this morning to visit her mother, who is quite ill. Mrs. Laura Rowan of Wesson is visiting her parents, Rev. R. W. Hall and wife, this week. Mr. J. L. Griffith, photographer of Crystal Springs, stopped in our town an hour or tow Tuesday while en route to the railroad and struck off several "shadows". The building boom which struck our town four years and has been kept up almost incessantly since that time, was continued during the last week by the Brinson Bros., who have made quite an addition to their store. These enlargements bespeak progress and show that our citizens are doing well. Several pupils have entered school since our last "dots" appeared. In fact, the new pupils are already too numerous to mention, and still they come. Mrs. Dr. Aills of Steen's Creek, accompanied by her son, visited her daughter, Miss Estella, who is first assistant in our school. Mr. Woodbury of the Keystone Lumber Company of bogue Chitto was in town this week on business connected with the firm. Estray Notice I will on Monday, the 2nd day of January, 1893, proceed to sell in the town of Monticello, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described estray property, to wit: One dark bay mare, about 10 years old, with blaze face and branded with an unknown mar, and about 11 hands high; appraised at $20.00. This Dec. 5th, 1892. M. W. Nix, Coroner & Ranger. Homestead Notice William McGuggle, wit: W. Hl Cameron, Jasper A. Russell, P. A. Russell, B. W. Waldrop, all of Monticello. William T. Deen, wit: J. M. Bryant, I. N. Newsom, J. G. Langston, Arch Pittman, all of Oakvale. Champ B Terry, wit: R. Douglass, Joseph Smith, E. Carlisle, J. B. Douglas, all of Tryne.

Copied from the "History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County", all rights reserved. For information on ordering a copy, please e-mail mikell@virginia.edu (All - Christmas is coming soon! What a great gift - a copy of the History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County! Thanks for your support! - Eddie) December 5, 1889 The Board of Supervisors were in session last Monday and Tuesday. Their proceedings will appear in our next issue. Nearly all of our local matter has ben crowded out this week by our railroad article, but as this is a matter which is of the gravest importance to our people, we are sure the locals can be overlooked. This is a move, which, if carried out, will replace the money that is taken from our county to build it and the road will still be here and ours. Mr. Fred J. Sager, the President of the Columbus Bridge Col, of Columbus, Ohio, and Mr. J. D. Price, also of the same company, are here superintending the work on the iron bridge. Mr. Sager happened to a rather serious accident, however, on the way out here from Brookhave. Mr. Geo. Garrett's mule, which they were driving, scared at something and commenced to run. The occupants of the buggy were thrown out and upon examination it was found that Mr. Sager's shin was fractured and he has been compelled to use crutches ever since. Though not a very serious injury, yet it is quite painful, and will likely cause him considerable trouble yet. A RAILROAD FROM MONTICELLO TO BROOKHAVEN The Citizens Association of Brookhaven, an organization designed to promote the commercial and other interests of that place, have set on foot a movement to get Monticello and Brookhave connected at no distant day by rail. At the meeting of the Association last Friday night a resolution was passed asking the Board of Mayor and Aldermon to appropriate a sufficient amount to have the oine of the proposed road surveyed from Brookhaven to this point, and the cost of construction estimated. About 7 or 8 miles of the line, known as the Hamilton and Hoskins Railroad, has been built for several years, leaving a gap between its eastern terminus and Monicello of about 16 miles. The Illinois Central Railraod owns this finished section, the construction of which cost the original builders about $70,000 and those in a position to know, say the I C will relinquish its interest to any Company or combination that would insure its completion to Pearl river, as it would then prove a valuable feeder to their main line. Commissioner's Sale Adline L. Cannon, vs Sarah Watts, G. W. Mikell, vs R. F. Mikell For the Blood, Weakness, malaria, Indigestion and biliousness take Brown's Iron Bitters. It cures quickly. For sale by all dealers in medicine. Get the genuine. HOMESTEAD NOTICES Thomas D. White, wit: M. A. Griffith, J. W. Armstrong, J. S. Neal, of Silver Creek Sarah M Neal, wit: E. L. Lee, P A Russell, H T Keen, John C Lamber, all of Monticello Mary Ann Hooker, wit: H. T. Griffith, G. W. hartzog, James Neal, Louis Roberson, all of Silver Creek Alfred Armstrong, wit: Thomas White, Fed Daniels, Peter Price, Clark Daniel, all of Silver Creek Armstead Jordan, wit: A H McGuffee, W D Wilson, J D F Hedgepeth, J H Allen, all of Monticello Simon N Robbins, wit: Isham Ward, of Blountville, T. E. Dyess, W. W. McPhail, Harment Carter, all of Wilkesburg Drury B Bennett, wit: W M Waller, Archy Fairly, W W Mikell, W O Butler, all of Silver Creek Railroad Time-Table, Illinois Central Railroad No. 2, Expr, Leaves N.O 9:15am Arrives Brookhaven 2:53 pm Arrives at Jackson, 5:15pm No 1, Expr L'ves Jackson 4:40 pm Leaves Brookhave 6:22pm Arrives at N. O. 11:00 pm.

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Copied from the "History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County", all rights reserved. For information on ordering a copy, please e-mail mikell@virginia.edu November 27, 1890 Mr. H. S. Scherek has opened up a branch store in the house next to our office. Mr. D. A. Scarborough took possession of the date dwelling house yesterday. Mrs. D. J. Canton, of Martin Claiborne county, is visiting relatives in our town. For the size, the crowd that wason our streets last Tuesday was the most orderly on we have ever seen. Remember that Rev. J. B. Gambrell, of Meridian, will preach in the Baptist church next Wednesday night. Wm Main & Co's Consolidated Shows have come and gone, and the pain of all the children and a great many adults is eased. It has been many a day since such a crowd was seen in Monticello, as conservative estimates place the number at about 1500. As to the show itself, it was as good as could be expcted, considering the mode of traveling and the admittance fee. The gymnatic and trapese performances excited more interest than any other features of the circus, though the contortionist paved his part well. The concert, separate from the circus, was quite entertaining and the part played by Mr. Andy Spears in the role of a darkey was especiallay humorous. The crwoning event of the occasion however, was the balloon ascension about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, in which the daring acronet, Mr. James Woods, carried off the honors of the day. The balloon ascended to the dizzy height of about 3000 feet so Mr Woods himself says, when he cut the parachute from it. He then fell about 300 feet like a rock, when his parachute opened and he made the rest of his downward journey in the compartive safety, though he struck the roof of Mr. Louis Cohn's store with considerable force. HOMESTEAD NOTICE: Evans McLaurin, wit: Randall Sutton, Pery Buckhalter, Thomas Price, Gabriel Price, all of Hebron.

Copied from the "History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County", all rights reserved. For information on ordering a copy, please e-mail mikell@virginia.edu (Ed Note - I see our friends from Jefferson County, MS, made 60 minutes Sunday....) > November 26, 1891 Wedding bells Last Saturday was a gloomy day. The town looked a little lively last Monday An informal teachers' Institute will be held in town next Saturday. Rev. R. W. Hall of Silver Creek was a visitor to our town last Monday. Pearl river has been booming this week, but is now falling. It rose about 10 feet. Rev. R. Havers preached in the Presbyterian church last Sunday at 11 am and 7 pm. Mrs. A. W. Cooper as been visiting relatives in eastern protion of the county this week. Mr. Duncan Butler of Cleveland Miss, paid a brief visit to relatives in our county last week. Mr. A. W. Cooper presented his wife with an elegant Mason & Hamlim organ the other day. Rev. J. W. Welborn will preach a Thanksgiving sermon in the court house today at 11 am. Mr. Dearman, representing the tobacco house of Augustus Craft, New Orleans, was in town last Tuesday. It is rumored that there will be some changes made in the occupancy of some of our residences about the first of January. Mr. J. D. Warren, representing the wholesale grocery house of H. T. Cottom of New Orleans, was in town last Tuesday. Rev. Mr. McKeever, a blind preacher from Covington county, preached an interesting sermon in the Baptist church last Thursday night. We have received an invitation to a wedding which will take place on the 2d of December. No amount of intimidation can force us to give names. The extremely low price of cotton should convince farmers that they will have to leave the cultivation of the fleecy staple severely alone for a while, at least. Mrs. E. D. Garrett, of Stryker, Tex, who has been visiting relatives and friends in our county for several weeks past, left last Monday for her Western home. Mrs. S. P. Bloom and children of Wesson, who have been visiting relatives and friends in our county for the past several weeks, returned home last Monday. Mr. E. L. H. Bird of this place and Miss Fannie Hennington of Tryus were married last evening at the residence of the bride's parents. We tender our heartiest congratulations. Rev. Thos. Price of Harrison country, who has a host of relatives in this county, and who is well known to most of our people will preache in the Baptist church at Silver Creek next Sunday. Mr. I. A. Hickman had the road hands out last Monday. Mr. Hickman works his road often, and consequently, has the best stretch in the county. Will other overseers take the cue? Neutalgic Persons and those troubled with nervousness resulting from care of overwork will be relieved by taking Brown's Iron Bitters, Genuine has trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper. Fits of Falling Sickness can be cured. We will send free by mail a large Trial bottle also a treaties on epilepsy. Don't suffer any longer. The Hall Chemical Co.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CKB.2ACI/870.1 Message Board Post: In 1900, A.H. Longino served as legislator, judge and Lawrence Co. MS official. He was elected 35th Governor of Mississippi in 1900 His home was Monticello, MS.

Copied from the "History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County", all rights reserved. For information on ordering a copy, please e-mail mikell@virginia.edu November 23, 1893 Notice the change in Louis Cohn & Bros advertisement The bridge built across the branch at Wilson's mill is "a thing of beauty and a joy forever". Mrs. I. A. Hickman returned Sunday from a pleasant visit to relatives at Wesson and Beauregard. Miss Bettie Taylor visited relatives in the southeastern portion of the county, last Saturday and Sunday. For Wounds on man or beast nothing is qeual to Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic. Mr. T. R. Ratliff has had another chimney built to the residence occupied by Mr. Z. P. Jones, which adds greatly to its appearance and comfort. Quite a number of prominent citizens from different portions of the county were noted in town last Saturday in attendance of teh Masonic Lodge. Miss Fannie Larkin, who has been delighting Monicello friends with her entrancing music and jovial nature for several weeks past, returned to her home at Brookhaven last Friday, accompanied by Dr. Bishop and family. Mrs. Bishop and Maud will protract their visit several days. Bloutville Dots. "Sweet Summer has gone away," and Old Winter now occupies the fortress. The farmers are through harvesting and now while away the long winter hours around their cosy firesides. Wedding bells echo on the air. We are sorry to learn of the illness of Mr. J. T. Laird. We sadly regret the departurne of Misses Laura Polk and Lela and Ella Bozeman. They have gone to take charge of schools. Adacemy Notes Since our last appearance Virgil and Houston Jones, Moniticello; Clifton Tynes, Bismark; and Viola Simmons, Baylis, Marion county, have enter the ranks. We are sorry to lose Lee Maxwell, of Fair River, but as he will have the advantage of a ten months school at his home, we wish him success. The new shades in the primary room are quite an addition, as they keep out the glaring sunlight from the eyes of the pupils. Improvements come by degrees, but are the best that can be procured when they do come. Silver Creek Dots Autumn is passing away and we welcome the season of ice and snow. Mrs. Haynes of Oakvale, has been visiting her son, Mr. L. E. Haynes of this place. We are sorry to note the serious illness of Miss Mabel Thompson, little Carrie Givson, and the infant daughter of Mr. J. T. Williams. We hope they will soon recover. Dr. and Mrs. Collins, of Saulbury, visited their daughter, Miss Frankie, who is attending school here. Messrs. Frank Brooks and Wm. Brinson, accompanied by their sisters, Misses Laura and Mattie, paid a flying visit to their homes near Westville last Saturday and Sunday. Mr. B. W. O'Mara of China Grove was in our town yesterday in search of a location. Mr. A. J. Rogers is visiting friends and relatives near Wesson. Miss Mattie Brinson, of Mt. Carmel, is visiting relatives in our town. Prof. Green may be termed the "boss" marksman. He went hunting last Saturday, and firing 51 shots, returned with 4 squirrels. Pretty good! For Rent, I take this method, of informing the public that my store house at Silver Creek is for rent. For further information call on, or address, me at Silver Creek. Mrs. Maggie Griffith.

> Copied from the "History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County", all > rights reserved. For information on ordering a copy, please e-mail > mikell@virginia.edu > November 22, 1888 Subscribe for the press and be happy. What has become of our correspondents. Mr. George Magee of Blountsville was in town yesterday. For all you want in groceries go to Powell, Brookhaven. Mr. Martin, tombstone agent if Summit, was in town last week. Mr. Monroe Real now smiles from behind the counter of the postoffice. Miss Oizella Foxworth, one of Marlon's county prettiest young ladies, is visiting her many friends in this place. Married - At Bunker Hill chuch, on Sunday Nov 18th , at 11 o'clock a.m. by Rev. J. N. Walker, Mr. S. H. Dale to Miss Durand Buckley, Attendants, Mr. H. F. Banks and Miss Lizzie Ford, Mr. R. L. Lloyd and Miss Sophronia Banks. Immediately after the ceremony was performed, Bro. Walker preached a fine sermon to a large and attentive congregation which had assembled to hear him and to see the editor of Pearl River News and a fair and beautiful young lady united in the holy bonds of wedlock.

Copied from the "History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County", all rights reserved. For information on ordering a copy, please e-mail mikell@virginia.edu November 21, 1889 Chancery Court next week. Mrs. Fairman now has charge of the postoffice at her residence. Mrs. Dale (C. R.'s wife) returned from Synod last week. Rev. R . W. Hall preached fine sermons in the Baptist church Saturday and Sunday. Mr. W. C. Thornhill, of Holmesville, was among his many friends at this place last Friday. There will be Thanksgiving service held in the court house on the 28th inst. Conducted by Rev. J. W. Wellborn. Let everybody turn out. We were in error last week in saying that Mrs. Patsy Cooper was the mother of Mr. Wm. Cooper, as she is only his aunt by marriage. We are not to blame for the error, however, as we considered our informant good authority. Mrs. W. F. McInnis and Masters Verus and Emmet, left yesterday to join Mr. McInnis in Wesson, were they intend to reside. Mr. Mac has accepted the position of bookkeeper with Messrs. Oliver, Wimberly & Patterson and is doing well. We are indeed proud to know that the cold atmosphere now prevalent in all places not visited by the genial warmth of the pine knot, will soon be broken in the Baptist church by the addition of a stove. This is a necessary step, and we trust everybody will call at this office at once and deposit their mi(th)te with the editor of this paper, who is authorized to receive it. HOMESTEAD NOTICE: Sarah M. Neal, wit: E. L. Lee, P. A. Russell, H. T. Keen, John C. Lambert, all of Monticello

> Copied from the "History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County", all > rights reserved. For information on ordering a copy, please e-mail > mikell@virginia.edu > November 17, 1892 The 1/3 party people are sick. Everything is quite once more. Mr. W. H. Speights is visiting relatives near Oakvale. Prof. Riley of Hebron was in town last Saturday on business. What does "Boss" Dawson have to say of the result of in Lawrence? Mr. A. Cohn of Brookhaven is again visiting relatives in town.

> Copied from the "History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County", all > rights reserved. For information on ordering a copy, please e-mail > mikell@virginia.edu (Eddie note - Greetings all - this issue was in awful shape, so there wasn't a lot I could read from it. Well believe it or not, with 7 more issues, the entire 5 years of the Lawrence County Press will have been transcribed! Not sure what direction things will go after that - I suspect retirement, as my fingers are bushed! But the copies of the History will still be available for those cousin seekers to dig through! Take care, Eddie) November 16, 1893 Who said that we country folks don't have a good time? You didn't have to use a microscope to find that frost yesterday morning. Mr. B. R. Buckley, of Hooker, was a visitor to our town last Saturday. Quite a number of our townspeople attended preaching at Bethel Sunday. The boys are still having lost of fun out of the town pet Hon. William J. Goat. Messrs J. W. Burkett and G. W. Hartzog of East Lawrence, were callers Friday last. Mr. Jno. P. Rembert of Wesson, representing the interest of Wm. Atkinson & McDonald, was in town Tuesday. HEBRON DOTS Winter is here. Business is livening up considerably.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SUTTON CASE JORDAN CHANDLER (MS) Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CKB.2ACI/50.1 Message Board Post: I believe them all to be related.. I am of the Gray Jordan family--I cannot find anything on their parents ( I believe the ones mentioned to be brothers). Because of their ages, I am assuming that they may have died between those census years. Kathy

Hi Anyone researching BANE? Looking for info on John W and Robert Sharp. ANYTHING! I know Robert was in Arkansas in 1910 and 1920 census, but do not know where they were in 1900. John W (may be John A or John Isiac) BANE b bet 1812 - 1863 in Alabama (not sure), d before 1933, m unknown Robert Sharp BANE b 14 March 1879 in Georgia (Mississippi or Alabama?) d 20 November 1965 in Morrilton, Arkansas m1 Dovie WILDER m2 Maude BELL William BANE b about 1880 Lucy BANE b 1882 Lee BANE b about 1880 Florence BANE b about 1880 Quilla BANE b about 1880 Thanks David King

Copied from the "History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County". For information on ordering a copy, please e-mail mikell@virginia.edu November 14, 1889 Mr. I. A. Hickman is visiting the railroad this week. Dr. E. Cowart of Fair River was in town last Saturday. Mr. John Conn, of Saulsbury, was a visitor to our town last Saturday. Mr. M. J. Summers, of Gatesville, Tex., and Mrs. N. A. Hennis of McComb city, were in town for a short while last Friday and gave us a brief but none the less pleasant call. Mr. Walter Weathersby, who has been reading medicine under that learned practitioner, Dr. Ford, of Columbia, for the past several months, passed through town last Saturday en route for his home on Fair river. We regret very much to chronicle the death of Mrs. Patsy Cooper, which sad event occurred at the residence of Mr. P. P. Garrett's in this county. Mrs. Cooper was quite aged, and had been confined to her bed for a number of weeks. She was the mother of Mr. Wm. Cooper, a highly esteemed citizen of this county. To the bereaved relatives we tender our heartfelt sympathy. HOMESTEAD NOTICE: Sarah M. Neal, wit: E. L. Lee, P. A. Russell, H. T. Keen, John C. Lambert, all of Monticello

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sutton, Humphries Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CKB.2ACI/877 Message Board Post: I have an ancestor named Thomas Sutton who was in Jefferson Co., MS, in 1820. I'm wondering if he's related to the Lawrence Co Suttons because most of the Suttons in MS during that time period seemed to be in Lawrence Co. These are the Suttons who were in Lawrence Co in 1830 or earlier: John (1820), John (1818), William (1818), William (1825), Shadrack (1825), Sarah (1830), Sarah (1826), Mary (1821), Jensey (1821), and LD (1833). My Thomas Sutton married Phebe Humphries in 1820 in Jefferson Co. Children: John, Thomas, Stephen, Margaret, and an unknown daughter. When Thomas died in 1835, the family moved to Tensas Parish, LA.