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 July 27, 1893 Mrs. D. M. Lee and Sammie Hickman have gone to Columbia. The first open boll of cotton was sent us last Tuesday by M. A. J. Nelson, a prosperous farmer living near Silver Creek. Married - At the Fox Hotel, in Monticello on last Tuesday afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock, by T. J. Andrews, J. P., Prof. J. B. Vaughan to Miss Amelia White. A Cutting Affray Editor Press: There was a picnic at John Maxwell's mill, on Fair river yesterday, which passed off very well until about two thirds of the crowd had gone home, when quite a serious difficulty occurred between Virgil Keen and John Johnson. Keen asked Johnston about something that he (Johnson) had said about a previous difficulty. Johnson did not deny any part of the language referred to, whereupon they agreed to fight and said, "Come on." Keen then made a rush at Johnson, caught him with one hand and held him fast, while with the other he plunged a knife into his right side. The writer counted nine stabs and cuts. Theone most dangerous is in the lower muscles on right side: the next is just above, between the short ribs. He had three stabs or cuts in right arm pit, the balance beingon right arm and shoulder. The doctor had not probed the wounds when I left at 11 o'clock last night, but was satisfied the lower cut in side penetrated the hollow. Keen has been arrested and placed in jail at Brookhaven to await developments. A. A. Russell, July 23, 1893 Grand and Petit Jurors The following is a list of the grand and petit jurors for the August term of the Circuit Court in this county, viz: I.N. Bush, F. E. Magee, W. H. Waller, W. W. Byrd, O. F. Wilson, F. M. Garrett, J. J. Coulter, Jacob Willoughby, J. Q. Hall, J. W. Langston, A. Fairly, J. W. Thompson, N. R. Gunnels, John A. Newson, B. F. Hammonds, H. J. Rogers, G. W. shows, Ben Carney, C. L. Swett, J. S. Bonner, W. B. Easterling, Jesse Thompson, John Crosby, Wash Oatis, Sr., W. W. McPhatt, D. D. Williamson, Jesse Stephens, A. B. Ratcliff, W. H. Griffith, J. C. Thames, A. C. Buckley, G. W. Nesman,

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 August 6, 1891 Thanks to Mr. Gray for fruit. Mr. O. E. Worley visited Yazoo City this week. Mr. Alfred Sharp visited Brookhaven last Tuesday. Mr. Emil Cohn paid a flying visit to Brookhaven last week. Circuit Court is not very long off - only four weeks from next Monday. Mr. P. Tryonne and wife of Blountville were visitors to our town last Tuesday. Hon. J. F. Sexton of Hazlehurst was in town last Monday on legal business. Mr. J. D. Carlisle and family attended Providence camp meeting last Sunday. The rains are becoming less frequenst in this section, but the hot weather continues. We regret to learn of the illness of Mrs. Dr. B. D. Bishop, but trust she will soon recover. Miss Adleed Oatis, who has been quite sick for the past week or two, we are glad to know is improving. Take good care of your beard and keep it clear of gray hairs so as to retain your young looks by using Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers. The editor departs tomorrow evening for Little White Sand church to attend the protracted meeting. We will be on the wing the balance of the summer. Miss Launa Hoskins of Brookhaven, who has been visiting friends in the eastern portion of our county, is now spending a few days with Mrs. Sallie Butler near this place. The contract for re-painting the court hosue roof was awarded to Mr. John T. Longino, of this county, last Monday. Mr. Longino is having the work done today, which adds greatly to the looks of the building. We regret very much to learn of the death of Mrs. Joseph R. Elliott, which sad event occurred at the residence of her husband at Bismarck, in this county, last Thursday morning, after a week's illness. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. The following prominent citizens from different portions of the county were in town this week: Messrs W. W. Williams, J. J. Denson, of Silver Creek; W. W. Walden, M. D. L. Crawford, of Tryus; W. C. Dale, of Hooker; D. R. Longino, of Grange; I. G. Lawrence, of Saulsbury; S. E. Parkman, of Oakvale; A. G. Berry and Floyd Mitchell of Hebron.

August 16, 1888 A very fine rain at this place yesterday. Mr. C E Watts is quite sick with the mumps. We return many thanks to little Esthus Wilson for a nice watermelon brought us last Saturday. The following resolutions were adopted bya citizen's meeting held in this town on last Tuesday and was handed to us with a request to pulish. They are as follows, to wit: Whereas, We, the citizens of Lawrence county, having found out that it was not Joseph E. Loftin alone that has given us all the trouble that we have undergone for the past 12 or 13 months, but men claiming the title of citizens have harbored and even assisted him ,either directly or indirectly, in perpetrating his inhuman and heinous acts. And now that we have found out, by dilligent search and agility, each and every one, both male and female, white and colored, that is, or have been heretofore participants in this outlawlessness and whereas we, as citizens, advise them to act in the future as good citizens, or suffer the consequences and Whereas, That as the law has failed to protect us as citizens, that we are determined to protect ourselves and Whereas, We feel very much aggrieved at the conduct of our Sheriff D. M. Lee, by lying neutral for twelve months, being almost daily informed of J. E. Loftin's whereabouts, taking no steps to arrest said J. E. Loftin until some of our distressed citizens pressed their services on him to hunt down and arrest said fugitive. He then privately deputized one B. B. Stringer to arrest said Loftin, who wounded him in the combat so that he could not have possibly escaped, and was left under guard of one of Stringer's men until he could recruit his force and attend to one of his men, who was also shot in the combat. In the meantime, Loftin sent after our Sheriff, D. M. Lee to come and protect him - who disarmed private citizens at the request of Loftin before he woudl allow them to enter the house where Loftin lay, allowing Joe Loftin his weapons, which were shot guns, 1 six shooter knife. And injustice has been the action of the Sheriff ?? , as Loftin should have ?? higher than Hayman ?/ was pronounced by ?/ therefore be it ?/ we, the citizens of ?? nty, as D. M. Lee to ?? LOFTIN CAPTURED Last Saturday morning, between 8 and 9 o'clock, Joe Loftin, the notorious excaped convict, who has been roaming through this and adjoining counties and striking terror to the hearts of all good citizens since his escape from the G. & S. I. R. R. camps last summer, was shot in the hip and arm while at the house of Mr. A. W. W. Russell;s, 11 miles southeast of this place. He was outside the yard near the well, adn was preparing to shoot off his gun so that he could re-load with fresh ammunition, when he was fired upon with the above stated result. After the second shot, he returned tha fire, with the effect of slightly wounding one of the parties. He immediately ran for the house, and took protection inside, but the men did not make any further attack, and Loftin sent at once for Sheriff Lee and surrended. He was brought on over to this place in the evening and promptly placed in jail. The wound in the arm is a serious nature, and may prove fatal. Great excitement prevails in all parts of the county, and had he not been removed by the Sheriff on Monday evening to Jackson, he would most certainly have been lynched.

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 August 17, 1893 Board of Supervisors in session this week. The cost of holding the last Circuit Court was $1180.65 Mrs. Sallie Dale of Columbia is visiting her son, the editor of the Press. Mrs. Dr. Bishop and little daughter, Maud, are visiting relatives at Brookhaven. The many friends of Miss Ella Harris at this place are pleased to note her return from Copiah county. Mrs. Z. P. Jones has our thanks for four of the finest pears we have seen this year. The four weighed three pounds. Married - at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. J. C. Magee, in Beat 5, on the night of the 15th inst., by Supervisor A. W. Stringer, Mr. Frank Thurman to Miss Lona Magee, both of Lawrence county. We extend our heartiest congratulations to the happy couply and wish them a life of unalloyed happiness. Great credit is due those members of the White Cap organization that have boldly come forward, confessed the error of their way and aligned themselves on the side of law and order. We must all admit that they did a grievous wrong in secretly organizing against the courts of law, but that wrong is palliated to some extent when their environments are considered, and their sins are forgiven altogether when they plead to once more become law-adiding citizens. Let this be only the beginning. Between now and the 1st of September, which is the limitation for those signing the pledge, we hope to see every member of this organization in the couty come in and record himself on the side of right. Don't be ashamed you will be honored for it.

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 August 20, 1891 Cotton is said to be opening very fast now. Watermelons are now common things in our town. Dr. M. J. Furgeson and wife of Beauregard are visiting the bedside of their daughter, Mrs. I. A. Hickman, this week. Mrs. I. A. Hickman, who has been dangerously ill for the past several days, is some better. We sincerely trust she will soon recover. The hottest weather of the season has been exprienced here for the past three of four days. The thermometer climbed up into the 90's every day. The first bale of new cotton brought to this town was sold to L. Cohn & Bros. yesterday for 9 cents. It was raised and ginned by Mr. J. D. Burkett and weighed 624 pounds. "A word to the wise is sufficient," but it is not always wise to say that word to one who is suffering the tortures of a headache. However, always risk it and recommend Brady-crotine. The county fair committee held an enthusiastic meeting last Friday, the proceedings of which appear elsewhere in this paper. It was decided to hold a general mass meeting on Saturday, August 29th, to talk the matter over and take decided action. This is an enterprise which, if pushed forward, will do more to develop our county than anything that has yet been agitated, and we trust there will be a general turn out on the 29th. The starting may not be very brilliant, but success will crown the efforts of those who persevere. Just as we go to press, quite a ripple of excitement was caused by the cry of "fire" which proceeded from the direction of Miss Blanche Cannon's. The bucket brigade soon reached the spot, and found the fire climbing up the end of the kitchen on the outside. It was but the work of a few moments to extinguish the flames, though, if action had been delayed for only a few moments longer, the result would have been different. The cuase of the little conflagation was an ash barrel, which sat up against the house. This should be lesson to those who are in the habit of emptying ashes near the house. OAKVALE NOTES. We have preaching at Clear Springs this week. We will have it at Hepsibah next week. We all to to hear preaching and get something good to eat and drink. There are more pretty girls and fat horses attending church at Clear Springs than I ever saw at any place. Crops are tolerably good. Cotton is very good but the price is low. Mr. Webb Langston's wife is very sick. Everybody else is in good health - bad times for doctors. Our part of the county is improving very rapidly. We have a fine school at Society Hill church, with 120 pupils in attendance and two of the best teachers in the State. We have another good school at Polk's Academy, presided over by Miss Mattie Tolar; with thirty five students; also a good school at Bournham, with D. A. Scarborough principal and Jessie J. Stringer assistan teacher, with seventy students enrolled. All of these schools are within eight miles of each other. No other part of the county can beat this. We have not a single pauper in beat 5 and our last grand jury failed to get a true bill against any citizen of the District; the next grand jury do the same thing. Peter, Oakvale, Miss, August 10th, 1891 STOLEN - Stolen and run away, August a sorrel filly, with flank and tail; a little sway back; blaze down her fact to nose, curve by the blas, one white foot and four years old. I will give $15 reward for any information. A. E. Weathersby.

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 August 21, 1890 Mrs. Scherek and little girl have been quite ill since their return from Brookhaven. Mr. R. C. Dion, the well-known photographer, now has his tent up in the court house yard and is ready fo business. Give him a call. Our readers will please excuse the scarity of reading matter this week, as the office force has been attending the protracted meeting in town. Well, Sarah, what have you been doing to make you look so young? Oh, nothing much, only been using Hall's Hair Renewer to restore the color of my hair. Mr. F. J. Sager and son Fred, returned to Columbus, Ohio last week, going via Vicksburg. Mr. Sager goes after an expert crew of Bridge hands and will return this week. It is with regreat that we hear of the death of Mr. G. R. Langston, an old and respected friend citizen of Beat 5, which occurred at his home last Friday. An appropriate obituary, written by his pastor, will appear in our next issue. We were all panifully surprised this week to learn of the death of Mr. Edgar Selman, which sad and untimely event occurred in Bolivar County only a few days since. Mr. Selman had numerous relatives in this county, and an obituary will appear in a later issue. HOMESTEAD NOTICE Mariam E. Boyanton, wit: S. S. Dale, A. B. Sanders, T. J. Lee, all of Mt. Carmel Riley Buckley, wit: N. S. Buckley, John C. Magee, of Oakvale, Thomas Buckley, of Bournant.

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 August 22, 1889 We haven't had any rain in a week. Miss Carrie Robertson, of Fair River, was a welcome visitor to our town last Monday, come again. Mr. Allen, the bridge contractor, is expected here this week, when work on the big iron Bridge will actively commence. Mr. Monroe Beal, who has been the clerk in the city postoffice for the past month or tow, returned to his home last week. We. return many thanks to Misses Longie and Eva Dale for a very fine sweet potato, the largest one we have seen this year. Mr. Wm. Hemeter and family, of Terry County, have been visiting the family of Capt. T. M. Beal, in town this week, and returned home Saturday morning. RESOLUTION OF RESPECT To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Eastern Stari Lodge No. 79: Your committe appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the sorrow of the Lodge, would submit the following: Again are we called upon to mourn the loss of another one of our members. God, in his Porvidence, has claimed and taken unto himself our brother, A. W. Maxwell. Truly, another spirit has been summoned to the land where our fathers have gone before us; truly, another occupant for the "house not made with hands:" therefore be it: Resolved, 1st, That in Bro. Maxwell's death our Lodge has lost a member tried and true, one who has not only been faithful to the Order but has worn worthily the "mantle of Masonic charity" Resolved 2nd, That in his death our county has been deprived of a useful citizen, the church of Christ a consistan member, his wife a kind and loving husband and his children a gentle and devoted father. Resolved, 3rd, That notwithstanding he had attained to the average age allotted to man, yet, he was at all tiems an indulgent and dutiful son, ever mindful of the wishes and welfare of his aged parents. Resolved, 4th, That we tender to the immediate family and relatives of our deceased brother our sincere and tender sympathy in this hour of their sad bereavement, reminding them gently of Him who is able and willing to give comfort in the hour of our deepest distress. Resolved, 5th, That we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, and that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge, a copy befurnished the Lawrence County Press, and also a copy be sent to the family and wife of the deceased. Respectfully submitted. C. R. Dale, Z. P. Jones, J. H. Allen.

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: I thought it was interesting that a scholorship was "for sale".. Was that common practice back in 1880's? Also, you should see this issue. Mr. Dale must have been drinking all night, as some of the columns are unside down, dates are wrong and crossed out - very lively reading... - First day of class here at UVA, and things are chaos... Gotta love those returning students! Go Wahoos!! - Eddie) August 25, 1892 Spelling match at the court house tonight. Prof. Riley is here accompanied by his charming wife and baby. Work on the court house vault has commenced and is progressing lively. Don't forget the meeting of the Cleveland and Stevenson Club this afternoon. A scholoarship in the Capital Commercial College of Jackson for sale cheap at this office. Mrs. Johnnie Sones has returned to her home in Columbia after a pleasant visit to our county. The notorious Eugene Bunch was killed by Detective Jackson near Franklinton, La, last Sunday. Misses Fannie Williams, and Martha McGuffe, two charming young lady teachers who are attending the Institute in town, brightened our sanctum sanctorum with a visit yesterday afternoon. A negro prisoner named Ananias Johnston who was working around the court house excaped last monday and went home, a distance of some 18 or 20 miles, but the next day his father marched him back to town and delivered him up to the Sheriff. He was charged with petit larcency. IN MEMORIAN Mr. Joda D. Turnage of Lawrence county, Miss., son of Brother Alfred and Sister Lou Turnage, was born June 30th, 1869, and departed this life July 3rd, 1892. When a boy he professed faith in Christ, upon which profession he was received into the membership of mount Zion Methodist church in Covington chouty. he moved his membership to Bethel church, and there continued a loving fellowship until death released his spirit from the body to go to his Savior; for the blessed Jesus said to his disciples "That where I am, there ye may be also." Joda was truly a Christian, an active church member, a deovted boy to his parents and an affectionate brother; just in the prime of manhood, a stout, noble young man, with many promises before him. He was loved by all who knew him. He leaves father, mother, brothers, sisters and many other loved relatives and friends to mourn his departure. Their loss is his eternal gain, and the witer commends the bereaved ones to God and to the world of his grave. Theo S. Stringer. August 16th, 1892.

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 August 28, 1890 Lots of locals crowded out. Mr. Scherck is in New Orleans. Mr. C. B. G. Ross was here this week. Mrs. Dr. Bishop is visiting relatives in Brookhaven this week. Mr. I. A. Hickman has been quite ill for several days past with fever. Mr. A. Cohn and Miss Regina Simon, of Brookhaven, visited relatives in town last week. Mr. Bullock is building an elegant store, 60 feet long, adjoining Miss Maggie Carlisle's millinery store, on Broad Street. Some of the herbs in Hal's Hair Renewer, that wonderful preparation for restoring the color and thickening the growth of the hair, grow plentifully in New England. OBITUARY. Died, after long suffering, at his home in Lawrence county, Miss., August 15th, 1890, Gideon Rawls Langston. Bro. Langston was born in Lawrence county, Miss, on Nov. 15th, 1825. Married Miss M. A. Sanders April 22nd, 1845. Was baptized by Bro M. T. Martin into the fellowship of Silver Creek church in August 1879. He was a brother beloved, bearing the Christian armor with such grace as to enable him to bid earth adieu without embarrassment to himself or loving ones. To the inquiries of brethren, he replied: "You cannot help me: there is nothing in my way. I have done all I know to do: I have committed all to Christ: I am content. I may be obliged to suffer much, to that, also I am resigned." A large assembly at the church yard witnessed his burial, amoung whom were many children, grandchildren, relatives and friends who lament his departure, but recognize with submission the truth that God does all for the best. May he so prepare us to follow our brother, that we may finish our course with joy, and among the blessed dead in the Lord rest from our labors forevermore. - Pastor. HOMESTEAD NOTICE: William Calhoun, wit: Daniel Alexander, W. H. Burnett, of Sartinsville, J. D. May of Monticello, A. J. Powell of Saulsbury. Mariam W. Boyanton, Wit: S. S. Dale, A B Sanders, T J Lee, all of Mt. Carmel, C. B. Lee, of Hebron. William S. Boyd, wit: D. L. Howell of Saulsbury, John Day, Jesse Reid, William Cothern, all of Sartinsville. Riley Buckley, wit: N. S Buckley, John C. Magee, or Oakvale, Thomas Buckley of Bournham, Lawrence Co. Miss.

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 August 20, 1888 MASS MEETING of the citizens of Lawrence County endorsing Sheriff Lee's action. A mass meeting of the citizens of Lawrence county assembled at the court house in Monticello, on Wednesday, Aug 22d, 1888. On motion, J. J. Denson was elected temporary chairman and J. A. Rowan secretary. On motion of C. R. Dale, the temporary organization was made permanent. Rev. T. S. Powell preached in the Baptist church here last Sunday night. Subscribe for the Lawrence County Press and help out yourself and the editor. The columns of the Press are taken up this week by correspondents and the Loftin matter, thereby crowding out some locals, but as it is interesting reading matter we are sure none of our readers will complain. A correspondent from White Sand reports quite a prosperous meeting at Bethany church last week. There were 21 accessions to the church 17 by experience and 4 by letter. He further states that it was the quiestest meeting ever held at Bethany there being no drunkenness, horse racing, hollering or anything that would serve to disturb the general quietude of the meeting. On another page will be found the proceedings of the mass meeting held here last Wednesday, the 22d inst, endorsing the action of Sheriff Lee in removing Loftin from the hands of the infuriated mob. This shows the sentiment of the good people of Lawrence county, and further shows that they will protect any prisoner while in the hands of an officer. We sincerely trust that this is the last matter and that quiet will reign supreme once more in this county. What Sheriff Lee has done in removing Loftin from Monticello: 1st, He has saved the trouble and expense of a guard around the jail, also the distress of the women and children of Monticello. 2nd, He has saved his reputation as an officer of the law, and the reputation of the county. 3rd He has probably prevented the death of some of the mob party, and thereby save some good woman from being left a widow, and some children from being an orphan. Was his acts justifiable in discharging his sworn duty? But he lost his house. HOMESTEAD NOTICE: Holden Pearson, wit: Simeon Carney, Jacob Willoughby, F. F. Roberts, J. M. Mullins, all of Sartinsville.

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 September 3, 1891 HOOKER NOTES Cotton is said to be opening very fast in our neighborhood. Watermelons are very plentiful all over the country. Little Clara Nelson, daughter of Andrew Nelson, was buried about a mile from Crooked Creek Church yesterday eve. We extend our sym. We are sorry to say that Mr. R. F. Rester is now sick, but hope that he will soon recover. Mr. James Eaton and family of Smith county paid a visit to his sister, Mrs. G. W. Johnston, and left for home this week. Mr. J. W. Daughdrill and wife are visiting relatives on Tilton this week. We hope they will have a pleasant trip. We are mounring, in advance, the loss of our friends, J. H. Johnston and J. E. Daughdrill, who will be off toe Arkansas soon. Mr. A. J. Buckley was says that his watermelonw are not doing so well now on account of the two-legged hogs that destroy so many. G. W. Johnson has two of the fines colts in the county according to their chance, and that a poor looking chance. If you want to buy, write to him. Slim Jim, Hooker, Miss, Aug. 21st, 1891 Buy your goods from Wm. Oliver, Son & Co, at Wesson. SILVER CREEK DOTS The farmers are being favored with pleasant weather for picking cotton. We are sorry to note the death of our aged friend, Mr. James Williams, which sad event occurred at his home at this place on the 25th inst. HOMESTEAD NOTICE: Austin Sullivan, wit: J. O. Sutton, Alex Herring, James Hathorn, Edmond Terrell, all of White Sand.

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 September 4, 1890 The school at this place opens next Monday. The Board of Supervisors meet next Monday. Rev. Mr. Houze preached in the Baptist Church last Sunday. Little Katie May Carlisle was quite sick the early part of the week. Mr. Pleas Jones has been clerking for Mr. H. S. Scherck for two weeks. Mr. Henry Carlisle, of Wesson, visited relatives and friends in town this week. Mr. David Cohn has been employed by his brother, Mr. Louis Cohn, as bookkeeper. Mr. Wm Rutledge, of Mt. Carmel, was in town last Monday and gave us a plesant call. The river got "riled up" last week and rose about eight feet, but has since gotten back to something like the low water stage. Mr. Bruce Tyrone of Beat 5, has been in town for the past two weeks learning the photographing business under Mr. R. C. Dion. Louis Cohn's store will be closed on Monday, September 15th, and on Wednesday, September 24th on account of holidays. HOMESTEAD NOTICE: Williams A. Calhoun, wit: Daniel Alexande

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 - those confederate veterns - they sure know how to conduct a meeting....) September 5, 1889 The Board of Supervisors were in session last Monday. Dr. G. A. Teunisson returned from Jackson last Saturday. Mr. McInnis, of Wesson, was a visitor to our town last week. Miss Lizzie Carlisle, of Wesson, is visiting relatives in our town. We hope her stay amongst us will indeed be pleasant. Mr. R. S. Foster, who is teaching at school near Elliott & May Bros store, in this county, was in town last Monday on school business. Mr. E. L. Jones says that he has made arrangements to board another boy at his house for an indefinite period, as one made his appearance there this week. Last Saturday was the time appointed for the Confederate veterans to meet to decide whether or not they would a reunion, and if so, to make the necessary arrangements, but there were so few that come to participate, that the thing was declared "unconstitutional," and the money collected was wisely or unwisely, as the case may be, epxended for a gallon of good liquor. The meeting then got drunk and adjourned "sine die". BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - September Term 1889 At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors, the following members and officers were present, to wit: Arcy Fairly, N. B. Buckley, D. A. Scarborough, F. F. Roberts, A. W. Stringer, D. M. Lee, Sheriff and Will C. Cannon, Clerk. The following allowances were made, to wit: The Clarion Ledger, for tow copies of Acts bound, $6.00 The Clarion Ledger for 3000 tax receipts, $18.00 The report of Sim Carney, Holden Pearson, S M Tynes, Jno W Willoughby and J T Elliott, commissioners appointed to lay out a road, commencing at the line between G W Newsom's and M M Mullins' land on the Monticello and Tilton road, running ina westerly direction and intersecting the Brookhaven and China Grove road at Scott Moss' place, was received and approved and the same was received as a public road, and shall be know as the Tilton and Summitt road.

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 September 6, 1888 Subscribe to the Press Everything is quiet once more. Are you going to the Association? The watermelon season is nearly over. The farmers are clamoring for a little dry weather. Dr. B. D. Dishop is having an addition built to his house. The river has been rising considerably for the past week. Wanted - a linen duster to wear to the Association, as we went to see our girl the other night and the old man's dog tore a large, fine hole in the most important part of our pants. COOPER CREEK DOTS Crops are greatly damaged by wind and rain. We heard that Joe Loftin was captured. Hurrah for our Sheriff! Mr. Sam Maxwell has purchased the place of Mr. E. L. Reeves and will commence building on it in a short time. Since Pike county has gone dry, Governor Lowry has signed the Lea Femle College file mile law. The Prohibitionists certainly have cause to feel good, especially over this last clincher. HOMESTEAD NOTICE Holden Pearson, wit Simeon Carney, Jacob W. Willoughby, F. F. Roberts, J. M. Mullins, all of Sartinsville.

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 September 7, 1893 Rev. George Butler preached in the Baptist church last Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, and Rev. Charles Oberschmidt preached at the Presbyterian church in the afternoon at 4. We learn that Mr. J. E. Garrison of Piotona, Miss, has rented the store house of Mr. Jess Wilson in our city and will shortly remove here to engage in the mercantile business. Messrs. W. A. and Walter Cooper presented themselves as candidates for baptism at the Baptist church last Saturday, the ordinance being administered at Hall's creek, on the Columbia road, in the afternoon. For a lam back or for a pain in the side or chest, try saturating a piece of flannel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and binding it onto the affected parts. This treatment will cure any ordinary in one or two days. Pain Balm also cures rheumatism. 50 cent bottles for sale by all druggists. Silver Creek Dots Dry weather. Cotton crops are short, corn is generally good. The cotton gins of this vicinity have opened up, and our merchants have bought several bales. Building seems to be all the rage here; in fact, the town is on a boom in every way. Mr. D. C. Griffith's store is about completed. It is nicely painted. We will soon have six stores and two millinery shops in our town. The Thompson brothers, of Grange, are building a large residence on Main street, just west of the girls boarding house. Their families will move here to send to school. The children for school here. Mr. D. Hartzog of Whitesand is hauling lumber for his boarding houses in town. It will be 73 feet long and two stories high. Fifteen pupils here. The following are having additions built to their residences: Messrs. D. C. Griffith, W. M. Ross, and Mrs M. M. Griffith. The girls boarding houe has been made more inviting by the addition of a portice.

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 September 10, 1891 The "cool weather" is not so cool now. The Board of Supervisors meet next Monday The hotels are doing a land office business this week. The proceedings of the Court will appear in our next issue. Master Jack Thompson of Brookhaven is visitng our town. We are glad to learn that Mrs. Hickman is still convalescing. Mr. C. R. Dale of Wesson was shaking hands with his many friends here last Monday. Dr. M. J. Furgerson and wife of Beauregard are again visiting their daughter, Mrs. I. A. Hickman. For one time has the Indian medicine man eschewed our Court. This is probably due to the presence of so many lawyers. The iron bridge is the attraction this week to those who have never seen it. Everybody pronouces it simply magnificent. Mr. John H. Wellborn of Meridian, formerly of this county is visiting relatives and friends near this place. He has paid his old friends in town several visits recently, for which they feel gratefel. The case of the State Vs. Lee Russell , charged with shooting R. D. Rugler, the circumstances of which will be remembered, was tried last Tuesday, Messrs. McNair and Dickson ably representing the defense. The case was given to the jury at 9 o'clock Tuesday night and when Court convened yesterday morning a verdice of "guilty as charged"as brought in. Mr. John E. Penn, No. 103 St. Charles Street, New Orleans, La., proprieter of the Palace Hotel is bewtter prepared than ever to accommodate the trade.His rooms are newly furnished and neat and clean and the patronage of Lawrence and surrounding countries is respectfully solicted. Mr. Penn is formerly of Brookhaven, and is, therefore, known personally to most of our people. HOMESTEAD: Ranson Armstrong: wit, Fred Daniel, Randall Daniel, Peter price, Samnel Armstrong, all of Silver Creek. Austin Sullivan, wit: J. O. Sutton, Alex Herring, James Huthorn, Edmond Terrell, all of White Sand.

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 Sept. 11, 1890 Mr. W. C. Dale of Hooker, was a welcome caller last Monday Several members of Mr. Hickman's family have been sick this week. Mrs. J. D. Carlisle has been quite dangerously ill this week, but is now some better. Steps have taken the place of gates around the court house. The change is a decided improvement. Mr. H. S. Scherck directs us to say that his store will be closed on the 15th and 21th of this month, on account of Jewish holidays. Why can't some of our people take in school boarders? If not altogether agreeable, it certainly is the only way to ever build up a first class school. There is comfort for the man with prematurely gray beard in Beckingham's Dye, because it never fails to color an even brown or black as may be desired.

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 September 13, 1888 Book agent in town yesterday. We are having two or three days of dry weather. Work has commenced on Mr. C. E. Watts' new store. We hear nothing about the rail now. What is the matter? The Presbyterian church is completed. When will it be dedicated? We regret very much to learn of the death of Mr. Tom McGrath, which sad event occurred in North Carolina on last Thursday. His remains were brought to Brookhaven and he was buried on Monday everning. Mr. John Ballard, who lives some 10 miles south of this place died at his home last Saturday night. Mr. Ballard had not been in very good health for about ayear, but his sudden demise was unexpected. He was an old and the complaint to made against him as a neighbor as he was a man of peace, honesty, and sterling integrity. His loss wil be greatly felt. My friend, if you are suffering from tetter try Dawson King of Tetter. Prepared by D. A. Dawson, Saulsbury, Miss. References, Dr. E. Cowart, Rev. J. G. Sibley, B. N. Sauls. HOMESTEAD NOTICE Holden Pearson, wit: Simeon Carney, Jacob W. Willoughby, F. F. Roberts, J. M. Mullins, all of Sartinsville.

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 September 14, 1893 Don't forget the picnic on the 18th inst. Remember that our school picnic will be held next Monday. Mr. A. E. Weathersby is visiting the railroad this week on business. Mr. V. M. Stovall of Marion county was a visitor to our town this week. Dr. J. D. Dickerson and Dale Griffith of Silver Creek were recent visitors. Mr. T. R. Ratliff visited relatives in Pike county this week, returning Tuesday. The date of the school picnic has been changed from Saturday the 16th to Monday the 18th. Miss Dorcas Dale of Columbia is visiting her brother, the editor, and a host of friends in our town. Messrs. O. C. and Clifton Green of Brookhaven gave us brief calls this week while passing through town. The store of L. Cohn and bros, at Brookhaven will be closed next Wednesday, on account of Jewish holiday. The young people of Monticell and vicinity enjoyed themselves immensely at the sociable given at Mr. Rawls Tuesday night. Miss Emma Mikell one of the most refined young ladies, returned Tuesday from a delightful visit to relatives and friends in East Lawrence. Messrs. W. W. and Walter Kees of Fair River passed through town Monday enroute to Silver Creek, where the latter goes to enter school. Every indication points to a splendid opening of Monticell Academy next Monday. The first assistan and music teacher will be elected this week. Miss Hattie Ratliff, a most attractive young lady of near China Grove is visiting her brother, Mr. T. R. Ratliff in our city, and other relatives near town. Mrs. Sallie Dale has returned from a pleasant visit to relatives on Fair river and is stopping in town a few days before returning to her hom in Columbia. Board of Supervisors 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, A. W. Stringer, D. M. Lee, Sheriff and Will C. Cannon, Clerk. T. H. Brinson, Supervisor for District No. 4, being absent. The following claims were allowed, viz: G. W. Magee, building bridge across Whitesand creek on St. Stephen's road, $37.00 NOTICE My wife, Elizabeth Hall, having left my bed and board sometime in January, all persons are hereby cautioned from selling her anything on my credit. A. Hall, Silver Creek, Miss.

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 - anyone know this Miss Oizella? Her real name?) September 18, 1890 Mr. C. R. Dale pays our town a flying weekly visit. Mrs. J. D. Carlisle continues to improve, though slowly. Little Hazel, infant daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Cannon, has been quite sick. Louis Cohn's store will be closed on Wednesday, September 24th, on account of holidays. Mrs. Dr. Bishop and little Maud have returned from a visit to relatives and friends in Bookhaven. What about planting a row of shade trees around the court house yar? They are certainly needed. Messrs. R. M. Wellborn, John C. Lambert, and Willis Lucas have been appointed election commissioners for this county. The messrs. Hamilton's, of Durant, passed back through town yesterday morning from Blountville en-route home. Mr. Gray, of Tryus, will shortly commence the erection of a blacksmith shop in our town. We still continue to improve. Mrs. Sophia Foxworth and daughter, Miss Oizella, of Marion county, passed through town last Monday en route to Brookhaven. Mr. R. C. Dion, who has been doing photographing in our city for the past six weeks, left yesterday for Silver Creek. He says he will be there for a short time only. We regret to learn of the death of Mr. Eli Autrey, which sad and untimely event occurred at his father's residence in Beat 4 on the 3rd inst. The malady was typhoid fever, and he was ill 92 days. HOMESTEAD NOTICE Jacob May, wit: A. Blackwell, J. T. Griffith, E. I. Lee, J. T. Blackwell, all of Monticello Frank Norwood, wit: Jerry McLanrin, Sandy Griffith, Salem Powell, Handy Powell, all of Gwinville. Burrell Haynes, wit: Rich McLendon, Wiley Ward, C. B. Haynes, A. McHaynes, all of Oakvale. William J. Hamilton, wit: J. Q. Stephens, Isham Stephens, Hosea Stephens, W. N. Cox, all of Hooker Amanda Berry, wit: D. F. Holmes, William Wylie, Robert Morris, Geroge Cata, all of Hebron Daniel Davis, wit: H. T. Keen, W. B. Perey, J. J. Catt, W. H. Cameron, all of Monticello.