I was just reading Eddie's transcription of the day. I was born and raised in south MS, but I don't know what a watermelon containing "enough fever to kill a horse" means. I know about "sody", which is actually nitrogen in fertilizer form, being the catalyst for early melons without good flavor that also causes stomach upset, and we were taught not to buy melons before July 4. Can anybody tell me about "fever", or is it basically the same thing in old terminology? Brenda

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CKB.2ACI/506.534.565.576.582.585.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Hey Cuzzin Huck~ Did not realize it was a post from you until AFTER I typed and posted that long reply.... LOL.... figures doesn't it, since we are the only two looking. Arlene in Mississippi

July 9, 1891 The much needed rain has come and plenty of it. The Board of Supervisors was in session last Monday and Tuesday. The editor enjoyed a pleasant visit to Crooked Creek church last Sunday in company with Prof. R. S. Foster. Hon. Geo W. Carlisle of Jackson, Commissioner of Immigration and land agent, visited relatives and friends in our town this and last week. Mr. W. M. Ross of Silver Creek authorizes us to say that Calvary Baptist church (at the Hall) will be dedicated next Sunday. Everybody is invited to attend, as a good time is anticipated. Volume Four. With this issue the Lawrence County Press centers upon the fourth year of its existence, and the patronage, good will and esteem it has enjoyed in the three bright years of its life are made fully minifest in the evidences of a large and increasing subscription list, an extensive advertising patronage and the kindly expressions heard on every hand. Within the past 12 months some important changes have taken place, and during that time, our efforts have been crowned with greater success. Since this is our anniversary, the paper has been enlarged from a five to a six-column folio, and other improvements have been made. This was the result of increased patronage. Its pages can be still enlarged and its scope of usefulness more extended if the people will only give it their hearty and undivided support. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION The fourth annual session of the Lawrence Couny Sunday School Convention met in the court house in Monticello on Saturday, the 4th day of July, 1891 at 10:30 o'clock, a. m. On account of the lateness of the hour, the devotional exercises were dispensed with, and the Convention was opened with the song, "All hail the power of Jesus Name," after which an earnest prayer was delivered by Rev. J. W. Wellborn. Rev. G. G. Woodbridge being absent, the address of welcome was very appropriately delivered by Rev. J. W. Wellborn, and was responded to on behalf of the convention by President Brown in a neat and graceful little speech. On motion, it was decided to elect the officers of the Convention by acclamation. The following officers were elected J. J. Denson, President; E. O. Cowart, Vice President; J. E. Thomas, Secretary. The following Sunday Schools reported and the delegates enrolled: Monticello (Baptist), Mr. and Mrs. Will C. Cannon, D. M. Lee, Misses Dezzie Garrett and Maggie Edmondson. Monticello (Presbyterian) C. B. G. Ross, Mrs. B. V. Fairman, Dr. G. A. Teunisson. Bethel (Baptist) Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Maxwell, jr., Miss Mary Maxwell, Clarence Thornhill, P. Z. Jones. Bahala Chapel (Methodist) Jas F. Armstrong, Misses Fannie Hennington and Ackie Williams. Crooked Creek (Baptist) J. P. Culpepper, A. C. Buckley, J. E. Culpepper, W. L. Stringer, Misses Nannie Johnston, Cora Dale, and Lee Jolly. Smith School House (Union) J. D. May Antioch (Baptist) W. M. Lambert, E. L. Lee, jr. Oak Dale (Baptist) Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Griffith. Bethel (Methodist) Miss Alice Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Smith, G. W. Brown. Mt. Moriah (Methodist) J. J. Denson, Miss Fannie Williams, J. H. Williams, Mr. and L. E. Haynes. Calvary (Baptist) Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Ross, T. D. White, John Floyd, Miss Annie Griffith, Virgil Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. Burk Bennett.. Hebron (Baptist), J. D. Riley, Miss Bal Riley, Dr. J. R. Berry. SAULSBURY NOTES Watermelons and cucumbers all the go. The negros and goose necks will feel easier now, as Capt. Crab has yielded to their command. The mail days at Saulsbury have changed from Friday to Tuesday and Saturday. Profs Russell, Jolly and Conn's schools are on a boom now. We have endeavored to write a few lines this time without copying after any part of a hog and sincerely hope that we are not imposing on a helpless public so much as before. Boat Rider, Saulsbury, Miss, July 3rd, 1891. It is with feelings of much regret that we learn of the death of Capt. Wm. Oliver of Wesson, which sad and untimely event occurred last Friday night. Rumors of a cyclone west of this place last Monday have come to us, but as high water has prevented any mail from coming through this week, nothing definite can be learned. SURNAME AINSWORTH - Mostly Confederate Rolls, and Homestead Notice - no biography. Any info appreciated: Ainsworth C. L. 481 Frank A. 75, 342, 344 J. R. 477 W. L. 394 Wiley 75 Wood G. 75

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/107.407.1.1 Message Board Post: Update: Visited Lawrence County and found my ancestors graves. Vasti is buried next to her second husband, Pinkey Ballard, as Vastie Ballard. My Great Grandmother was Susan Arnold. She died trying to give birth to twins in 1891 Mary, daughter of Sam and Susan died of burns from a yard fire when she was 4 years old. I have obtained marriage, death, obits and homestead records. on Sam and his son, Joseph(my Grandfather) There are still some remains of Sam's log cabin and grist mill near Monticello. Met one of Vasti's nephews, now 92, who told me a few things about her. Hope you are doing well in your search. If you woul like copies of the documents and grave sites let me know.

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/107.408.1 Message Board Post: Since I last communicated with you, I have gathered a lot of information about Sam, Vasti and Susan. Susan Arnold was my actual Grandmother who died trying to give birth to twins in 1891. Sam married Vasti in 1892 and they had Olivia(Ollie) in 1897. I have pictures of them. In April I visited Lawrence County and found all the graves, including many Thornhills and Arnolds. These people were closely involved with my family for about 200 years. I also located the remains of Sam's log cabin and grist mill. I meet a 92 year old nephew of Vasti. The Ms History & Archives came up with several documents, marriages, deaths and burial sites. I got Sam's homestead records from BLM. Census of 1880 show Sam taking respon- sibility for Mary Robins and her kids. It is not clear whether she was his sister or sister-in-law. There are a lot more details I'll save them for later. Hope you are having good luck on your part of the search. Bob

July 7, 1892 Register! Chancery Court meets next Monday! Mr. C. R. Dale of Wesson paid us a flying visit last Monday. Mr. B. S. Waller from near Silver Creek was in town last Saturday and Sunday. Mr. R. W. Hall, Jr., of Silver Creek, was in town last Saturday and Sunday. Rev. L. J. Jones will preach in this Presbyterian church next Sunday evening at 8 p. m. VOLUME FIVE With this issue, the Press enters upon the 5th year of its existence and we cannot pass the event by without saying a word or two. Although the past year has been one of unusual dullness to the newspaper fraternity, owing to the low price of cotton, yet we cannot complain, as every business interest has felt the touch of the financial depression to a greater or lesser degree.

All: I have received a few of the books, and they were sent out this afternoon. The hard back books will be shipped on Monday. Thanks all for your patience. Eddie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CKB.2ACI/506.534.565.576.582.585.2.1 Message Board Post: Hey Arlene, it's me Huck. I did find Rody Good in some LA census records, but unfortunately the copies posted on the net are fairly ilegible. There are 5 or 6 names listed in his houshold (I think from the 1850 census), one of which "may" be Elizabeth but again. too hard to read. We need to have a look at the originals of those doc's to see if we can make any headyway with the names. If we can read the rest of the family names it may give us another side door to try with finding Williams wife Maggie/Elizabeth. Cheers. Huck

July 6, 1893 (This issue was in pretty bad shape. I have been out of town - in Atlanta Georgia, my new Grand Daughter - Virginia Ruth was born last week). Picnic Next Tuesday. Little Oatis Cannon is ill this week. E. Worley can now be heard chanting lullaby songs during his waking moments. It's a fine boy. Mr. H. M. Batten of Hooker sent us last Tuesday a large sweet potato ot his year's crop. THE PRESS With this issue the Press enters upon its sixth volume. Five long years have we labored, in season and out of season to give the people of Monticello and Lawrence county a paper they would not be ashamed of. That they are not ashamed of it, is fully demonstrated by the fact that the year just closed has been the most prosperous one within our history. Had this not been the case we would have doubtless been forced to have suspended publication and sought, other fields, on account of the disastrious conflagration that visited our town a few months ago. In order to get in shape again it was necessary to expende several hundred dollars, but we have been flattered with many kind expressions on the improved appearance of the paper, and altogether, we have more commodions apartments and a better outfit in every way. We have no excuses to make, nor apologies to offer, because we feel that we have given the people as good a paper as their support demanded. Favor us with an increased patronage and other improvements will be forthcoming. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eddie Mikell" <mikell@virginia.edu> To: "msjefferson" <MSJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com>; "msattala" <msattala-l@rootsweb.com>; "msjeffdavis" <msjeffdavis-l@rootsweb.com>; "mslawren" <mslawren-l@rootsweb.com>; <MSLINCOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 01, 2002 3:21 PM Subject: Just a test, please forgive - Eddie > > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: William Bridges and Maggie Good Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CKB.2ACI/506.534.565.576.582.585.2 Message Board Post: My great great grandfather was a William Bridges who married a Maggie Good, daughter of Rudy or Rody Good in Amite, La on 16 February 1859. I have Maggie listed as Elizabeth Margaret Good and her mother's last name was Jenkins. WIlliam Bridges was born 1840 died 1867; Maggie Good born 1846 death date unknown. They had 3 children that I know of together: Joseph Nimrod Bridges (my great grandfather) Cordelia Bridges Morrisley Hanley (and I am in touch with that branch), and another son named Pinkney. Joseph Nimrod Bridges was born in Amite, LA 22 Jan 1865. He married Bridget Ellen Kiley of Meridan, MS born circa 1863 (I have loads on her family tree). They were married in 1885 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Joseph Nimrod Bridges died in Laurel, MS 7 Feb 1939. Bridget Ellen Kiley died between 1892 and 1899.They had 6 children. The twin girls (and twins run strong from that generation thru 4 more generations) who died near birth. The twins were born 22 June 1881. There names were Almenda (or Mildred not sure which) and Myrtle. The living children were Margaret Mary born Meridan, MS 12 Oct 1887 died 10 Nov 1971 in Grenada, MS; Joseph Kindell Bridges born Meridan, MS 4 March 1888 died Quitman Co., MS 1939; Anthony (Tony) born Meridan, MS 1891 died Laurel, MS 1957; and Willie B. born Meridan, MS 4 August 1892 and died 1956. I surely hope this is the Bridges connection you are seeking. I know I have not been able to find them anywhere before the marriage of Wm. and Maggie Good Bridges Arlene Bridges

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/164.1 Message Board Post: We are looking for an Emily Keen who was born in MS moved to Texas and married an Adkins somewhere in the time frame of 1860's to 1890's. Could this be a daughter of your Emily Keen? We will research more and will report back if we find anything interesting.

Hi, Looking for a connection between my gr,gr,gr,grandfather ,Simeon B. Thomas and Robert Cole. Robert Cole is found living in the household of Simeon Thomas in 1860 census Does anyone know if Robert Cole is Simeon Thomas father-in-law. Thank you, Robbie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sharp, Kirby, Fortenberry Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CKB.2ACI/860 Message Board Post: I am currently researching the Sharps of Lawrence County, MS. I am a descendant of Alfred and Clarinda Kirby Sharp. I found a Robert E. Sharp in Lawrence County on the 1910 census. I trying to see if there is a connection between my Sharps and him and his family. Those living in the household were his wife Bertha, daughter Ida M, daughter Ruby, son James, daughter Darris (can not read handwriting), grandmother Matilda, and mother Bessie Fortenberry. Any information on the people listed above will be most appreciated. Please contact me at dtriley@bellsouth.net.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Military Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CKB.2ACI/859 Message Board Post: I am compiling information for a book on African-American world war veterans and would like to conduct interviews with those (vets and their families) willing to share their experiences. Please contact Lisa Daniels at (866)206-9066, ext. 6672 or e-mail me at sweetiepiepress@yahoo.com Thank you for your participation.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sharp, Kirby, Sutton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CKB.2ACI/692.1.2 Message Board Post: The message I recently posted about Alf Sharp had some incorrect information in it. The Sharp family had multiple generations with children named Alfred or Alf. The Alf Sharp that was married to Ida Sutton was the son of Napoleon & Nora Armstrong Sharp. Alfred & Clarinda Sharp were his grandparents. I also said that Clarinda's maiden may be Risby. I could not make out the writing on the 1860 census, but I learned today that her maiden name was Kirby. Alf Sharp was one of 15 siblings. If anyone has information on the Sharps or Kirbys please contact me at dtriley@bellsouth.net.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CKB.2ACI/692.1.1 Message Board Post: Melissa, sorry to but in, but Clarinda's last name is Kirby. If you notice how Mr. Lenoir writes the "K" in King on the 1860 census, you will see it is the same. Clarinda E Kirby is d/o James & Elizabeth Longino Kirby. Sherrill

July 2, 1891 Editorial Notes It is said that Sam Jones converted 10,000 during his recent meeting at Little Rock. The brakesman and conductor on the freight train that was wrecked on the I. C. R. R. a few days ago have both been arrested for murder. DIED MAXWELL - On Wednesday, June 24th, 1893, Mrs. Amelia Lomax Maxwell, beloved wife of Thomas C. Maxwell. "There is a hushed on earth. A voice of gladness, there is a veiled a face, Whose parting leaves a darkened silent place Seldom has the pen of antectionate remembrance been called up to record the death of a more lovely and lovable friend than the subject of this sketch. It is with hearts filled with sympathy for the bereaved ones that we would offer this simple tribute to her memory. A spirit more gentle, more kind and more pure never tenanted a beautiful frame. In all the endearments of home life, she will be missed. To the grief stricken husband and his sorrowing old parents there will be a great void in their home. Her face will be missed at the table and at the fireside which she has blessed and brightened by her cheerful words and loving deeds of kindness. SILVER CREEK DOTS We are having extremely warm weather now. The thermometer today stands at 108 in the shade. Higher than has ever been known before at this place. Quite a number of our town folks went to view the iron bridge last Friday. Perhaps some of the rest of us will see it Saturday. The members of the Methodist church at this place return many thanks to Mrs. D.M. Lee for the presentation of a nice glass set for church purposes. We tender our deepest sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. James Smith on the death of their little daughter Minnie which sad event occurred on the 19th inst. Mr. W. W. Williams has fallen off 20 pounds since the mass meeting, though we guess it was caused from a serious spell of fever. DIED In New Orleans, LA on the 25th of June, 1891, Mrs. Mary A. Kennicott, wife of the late Jno. H. Tennison, and her remains were interred in the cemetery in this place on Saturday afternoon, the 27th inst. Mrs. Mary A. Teunisson was born in Connecticut, Dec 13, 1811. Her father, Jonathan Kennicott, moved to Catiarangus county, N. Y. in her infancy, and later to Cook county, Illinois. Dr. John Kennicott, her brother, resided in New Orleans and was visiting Physician to the Charity Hospital of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Woods of New Orleans, Mrs John S. Lampkin, Edward Teunisson and son John of Summit and Mr. Oatis of Texas witnessed the interrment of Mrs. Teunisson in the cemetery in this place last Saturday. They were guest of Dr. G. A. Teunisson while in our midst. The smile on Tom Watt's face has been unusually broad for the past few days. It's a fine boy.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sharp, Dale, Risby Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CKB.2ACI/692.1 Message Board Post: Nell, Cynthia Clara Dale was the daughter of William Calvin Dale and Eady Williams. Cynthia was the sister to my g grandfather Sebron Abiza Dale. I located Alf Sharp in the 1860 census living in his father's house. His father was Alfred Sharp and his mother's first name was Clarinda. I do not know what her maiden was. I think it might be Risby, because there was a Mary Risby living in Alfred's house and she was 72 years old. Alf was my g grandmother Debra Sharp Dale uncle. Her father was Napoleon Sharp who was Alf's brother. Alf was listed as being 1 year old on the census. His siblings listed on the census are Lissie age 10, Mary age 8, Napoleon age 6, & Charles age 4. Debra Sharp was married to Sebron Abiza Dale. Please contact me at dtriley@bellsouth.net. I have other information on the Dale family and I would like to know if you have any information on the Sharps.

(All - There was not a lot of local news since most of the paper involved the school activities. Some interesting titles in there. I will be out of town for 4 days, so the Local News will continue when I return - thanks for your patience. - Eddie) June 25, 1891 Local Gleanings Dr. James Q. Fountain of Natchez is spending a few days with us. HEBRON HIGH SCHOOL It was the extreme good fortune of the writer to be present at the closing exercises of Hebron High School last Wednesday and Thursday nights, and will say that we never enjoyed anything better. It had been two years since we had visited Hebron, and the place, in that length of time, had made many substantial improvements. Since our last visit, the subject of this sketch has sprung into existence and it now stands as a proud monument to the indomitable energy of the people of the community. It was our intention to give a complete report of the exercises, but our space is so crowded with other matter, that we will be obliged to give but a brief synopsis without commenting on any particular piece or singling out any special individuals on whome to bestow praises. Of course, some acquitted themselves better than others, but there was not a hitch, or a jar anywhere, and everybody pronounced the entire exercises a success in everything that constitutes the word. The following is the program: Wednesday night's exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. J. J. Walker, after which came a song entitle "Evening Bells." The introductory speech on behalf of the Hermethian Society was very micely made by Mr. E. N. Blount, following which came the brilliant address by the Society's orator, Mr. E. E. Robertson. The exercises were concluded by the literary address of hon. T. S. Ward, which was a gem of brilliancy. it was very scholarly. Thursday morning at 8 o'clock chapel exercises were had, which were conducted by the principal, Prof. F. L. Riley, jr. Thursday night, the 18th, came the grand concert. On this night an admission fee of 24 cents for adults, and 15 cents for children, was charged, the proceeds of which go to the library and incidental expenses. The following was the order of exercises: Chorus - "Our Pleasant School," by little boys and girls; "The Hog Toasted" a recitation by W. E. Williams; Yazoo waltz, by Misses Fannie Leigh and Berilla Drummonds: "Four Bodeings," a recitation by Willie Slater, a dialogue by Mollie Dixon and Kirby Berry, "Tale of Woe" vocal solo by Tiney Fortinberry, "Wail of Toc," vocal solo by Miss Bal Riley, a recitation by Earnest Griffith; a chorus by 11 little girls, Canary Schottische, Misses Fannie Leigh and Berilla Drummonds, a reading by E. E. Robertson, vocal solo by Hugh Quin, a recitation by Joda Turnage, a dialogu by Mollie Dixon and Kirby Berry, a vocal solo by Tiney Fortinberry,. While at Hebron we were fortinate enough to be domiciled with that prince of hosts, Mr. F. L. Riley, sr., and to he and his hospitable family do we desire to tender grateful thanks for the royal manner in which we were entertained.

June 23, 1892 Mr. M. D. L. Crawford of Tryus was a visitor to our town yesterday. Mr. A. T. Longino of Grange was in town for a short while yesterday. Mr. J. F. Armstrong of Brackett, this county, was a welcome caller yesterday. Mr. Wm. Rutledge of Mt. Carmel passed through town yesterday enrout to Brookhaven. We tender our thanks to Col. Isaac Newton of Beat 4 for copies of the old Southern Journal. There will be preaching in the Baptist church next Sunday evening at 8 pm by Rev. R. J. Boone. Rev. L. J. Jones preached an interesting sermon in the Presbyterian church last Sunday evening at 8 p. m. Messrs. A. W. Cooper and P. Z. Jones, of our home bar, are attending Circuit Court at Columbia this week. Mr. P. D. Mullins of Wesson passed through town last Tuesday en route to Columbia accompanied by Mrs. Merida Fortenberry. Everybody has the privilege of doing what he pleases, and we hope we may be allowed the privilege of staying within the ranks of the Democratic party. The amputation of Miss Ella Stephens' leg was successfully performed last Friday by Dr.'s Teunisson, Bishop, Cowart and Butler, and the patient is doing as well as could be expected. The election of officers in the Lyceum League for the year ending June 17th, 1893, resulted as follows: Joseph Dale, president; D. M. Lee, vice president; A. W. Cooper, corresponding secretary; Shelby Fairman, recording secretary; B. F. Bullock, treasurer. Mr. S. M. Nelson writes us that there will be a picnic at his mill near Blountville on the 4th day of July. Everybody invited to come and bring well filled baskets, and Nelson offers to furnish the fish. We acknowledge the receipt of a special invitation to be present. Monticello Academy closes its second annual session tomorrow afternoon, but owing to the small attendance there will be no exercises. There has been no blow about our school, but it has simply been carried on in an efficient manner, and Prof. Ross deserves great credit for the painstaking performance of his duty. Several of our Third partyite subscribers have discontinued, and others have given notice that we had better not discuss the situation. Nothing is ever gained by threats. We would have these worthles, understand that so long as the present hand is at the helm that the Press will forth Democratic doctrin in no uncertain tones as long as it has a single subscriber. We have a principal, and we know we are right, and if the third party people don't like the way we handle Democratic ideas, they had better make us quit. Dr. A. P. Evans spent a few days in town this week. Messrs. I. A. Hickman and C. E. Watts visited Hattiesburg and Rawls' Springs last week. They got into a very swift stream near Mt. Carmel on their return, overturning the buggy and emptying them into the water. HOMESTEAD NOTICE Henry Alexander, wit: A. L. Brister, F. D. Dunaway, J. B. Cothern, J. A. Beard, all of Boyd. William M. Ross, wit: J. F. Armstrong, J. E. Hedepeth, A. A. Turnage, N. H. Sharp, all of Silver Creek. NOTICE The contract for making mile boards and sign boards for the public roads in Lawrence county will be let at the court hosue on the first Monday of July, 1892. Bids are invited. Sealed proposals for keeping, clothing, furnishing medical attention to, and caring for, the paupers of Lawrence county will be received at the Chancery Clerk's office until the first Monday of july next at which time, the Board of Supervisor will contract for keeping the paupers should satisfactory bids be offered Will C. Cannon, Clerk Board of Supervisors. Adames Q 62 Adams Henry 62 Herbert 175 Josphie 65 Mr. 188 Robert H. 188 S. N. 189 Stephin 63