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 October 25, 1888 Colder Onion suits at L. Cohn's. Are you coming to the dedication? Mr. W. W. Kees, of Fair River, was in town last week. Mr. J. W. Bay, et Little Rock commercial tourist, was in town last week. A load of lightwood and stovewood, is wanted immediately at this location. Mr. Wm. Rutledge, of Mt. Carmel, was in town last Monday and gave us a call. Don't forget that the Presbyterian church will be dedicated next Sunday. Some good preachers are expected. Mr. I. O. Magee of Columbia, the handsome young deputy sheriff of Marion County, was in town last Saturday.

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 . They make nice Christmas gifts! October 26, 1893 Mr. Wood Magee, of Blountville, was on out streets last Saturday Capt. T. M. Beal and wife visited mr. C. R. Beal's family yesterday. When you sell your cotton remember that the Press is in need of a little cash. Mr. Z. Nelson, of near Blountville, called on Tuesday while en route to Brookhaven. Misses Dora Walker and Charity Brummonds, of Simpson county, were visitors last Friday. Mr. W. M. Waller and daughter, Miss Nannie, of near Silver Creek, visited our town last Friday. OBITUARY - Mary Wylie, departed this life at the residence of J. D. Polk on the night of the 16th of October, 1893, aged 69 or 70 years. The subject of this sketch was born on Fair River, four miles above Monitcello, on what is know as the Prestidge plade in the year 1823, or 24, where she was reared to woman hood by her aunt, Amelia Prestidge. Her maiden name was flippin. She was married to William Wylie, who was so favorably known in Lawrence county, and moved with him to what is know as the Wylie place on Whitesand, 12 miles east of Monticello, where Death left her widowless several years since. Having no children of her own, she adopted a neice (now Mrs. Mollie Polk) and raised her, with whom she was living at the time of her death, making her her sole heir.

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 . Don't your friends deserve a copy? October 27, 1892 Frost! Cold weather again. Oh! but wasn't that a fine rain? Items are scarce this week, and no mistake. All kinds of school books for sale at Lampton Bros and Rawls. Co. Mr. J. T. Dale of Hooker was a visitor to our town last Monday. The editor leaves today on a short business trip to Brookhaven and Wesson. We are very sorry to learn of the death of the infant twin daughters of Mr.and Mrs. Jesse Wilson. COLUMBUS DAY The celebration of Columbus Day last Friday by the citizens of the town and pupils of Monticello Academy was attended with marked success and the exercises were quite interesting. At 2 o'clock, immediately in front of the Academy, the students formed in line and saluted the United States flag, after which, they went through with a short drill that was very pretty and well executed. The exercises then being in the house, and the following splendid program was carried out: Prayer by Dr. G. a. teunisson Address by prof. Thos Brady Recitation by Sadie mcGuffie Address by A. W. Cooper Recitation by Ada Wilson Address by P. Z. Jones Recitation by Miss nellie Carlisle Address by D. M. Lee Address by Dr. G. A. Teunisson Each address and recitation was eminently suited to the occasion, and although the notice was short, yet each declamer acquitted himself or herself in an excellent manner.

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 Makes great birthday presents too! Anyone know if they are having any kind of "festivals" in Lawrence/Jefferson Davis county, anytime soon? I'd like to bring a car load of books to it and drum up some support! - Thanks - Eddie October 29, 1891 Don't forget the election Tuesday. Mr. Gray has at last caught a fish - a cat-fish. The Board of Supervisors will not meet next Monday. Mrs. O. E. Worley is visiting relatives in Copiah county. The public schools for the winter term open next Monday. Mr. Hance Butler, of near Silver Creek, was in town last Saturday. It is now about the timeof the year for people to begin to move to Texas. Sheriff Lee started on his tax-collecting tour last Tuesday. Look out for him. Pastor Hall will preach in the Baptist church next Saturday and Sunday. "Eat drink and be merry for tomorrow" Bradycrotine will stop the headache. The commissioners of election have been holding forth in our town this week. New hats and bonnets in the latest styles at Miss Maggie Carlisle's millinery shop. It is getting about time for some girls to call on us. " A hint to the wise is sufficient." Mr J. L. Gray has made an addition to his blacksmith shop. He now has plenty of room. Items are scare this week. This is not true, and the above is only put in to fill up space. The election comes off next Tuesday. Turn out and see how you like the Australian system. Mr. C. Livingstone, representing Ross, Yerger & Co., of Jackson, was on our streets last Tuesday. Mr. Lee Byrd has a force of workmen erecting his office in the northeast corner of the court yard this week. Rev. R. J. Boone, of Brookhaven gave us a brief call last Tuesday while en route home from Marion county. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION - the following names persons have been appointed to conduct the election for this county next Tuesday. Monticello precinct - P. P. Garrett, Henry Gibson, Thos. Dagin, W. D. Wilson, peace officer. Tryus precinct - J. J. Grice, W. W. Walden, Jesse Stephens, W. A. Selman, peace officer. Bird's precinct - J. B. Moore, W. A. Armstrong, Rigden Whitfield, J. B. Smith, peace officer. Stringer's precinct - Moses Stringer, W. C. Dale, Robert Grinstead, W. B. Suttles, peace officer. Silver Creek precinct - Jonathan White, J. F. Floyd, Tony Lewis, F. M. Cannon, peace officer. Hebron precinct - N. W. Lee, I. N. Bush, Ben Newsom, J. F. Hutchins, peace officer. Red House precinct - Asa Griffith, S. T. Sutton, Sam Barnes, S. S. Dale, peace office.

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 October 30, 1890 Democrats, register and vote The town was full of hoisters last Tuesday. Mr. A. Cohn, of Brookhaven, is visiting relatives and friends in our town. Mrs. Larkin, of Brookhaven, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Bishop, in town. Mr. J. F. Floyd, who lives near Silver Creek, was a welcome caller yesterday. Mr. Will C. Cannon, our popular Clerk, visited Brookhaven on business this week. Mr. C. E. Watts visited relatives and friends on the east side of the river this week. If you want a first-class wagon or buggy don't fail to try the store of Wm, Oliver, & Son at Wesson. The cotton receipts of our town up to date are as follows: L. Cohn, 321; H. S. Scherck, 103. Total 424. Wanted - one gallon of sorghum malasses, delivered at this office, for which the market price will be paid. Improve the nutritive functions of the scalp by using Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer, and thus kee the hair from failing and becoming gray. Falsome High School will open Monday, September 22d. A welcome invitation is extended to all. Our intention is to make the Falsome High School among the best of South Mississippi schools, and for this cause we ask the people to rally to our rescue. We ask those who have never given this or any other school a thought to wake up and press forward to our school, and if you can' t come yourselves we want you to work for us by sending us students or anything to help the Falsome High School. Homestead Notice: Thomas Bridges, wit: B. F. Polk, J. A. Burrow, of Blountville, A. C. Miller, of Hebron, Albert Mikell of Silver Creek.

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 - the water restrictions in Charlottesville have been lifted, so I can finally take a shower, and flush the potty. Things are really really looking up.....!) October 31, 1889 Mr. A. Cohn visited Brookhaven this week. The Board of Supervisors meet next Monday. Quite a number of important items crowded out for want of space. Mr. J. M. Wylie, we are sorry to learn, is still confined to his bed with sickness. Messrs. Arthur May and Archie Reid, of Sartinsville, were in town yesterday. Mr. A. E. Weathersby paid a flying visit to Brookhaven and Wesson this week. Prof. W. H. Dixon, of Gwinville, was a welcome visitor to our town last Saturday. Mr. Jake Wilson, representing the Notion house of Joseph Bayle, of New Orleans, was in town last Monday. Miss Florence Johnson and Mrs. D. B. Carlisle gave our sanctum a brief but none the less pleasant call last Friday morning. Mrs. A. H. Longino, who has been visiting relatives and friends in this county for the past two weeks, returned to her home in Jackson last Monday. Don't forget the basket dinner at Silver Creek next Monday. It promises to be a grand success, and if you miss it half of your life will be wated, and the other half won't be worth living for then. Holmesville Items Cool nights, pleasant days and dry weather. Mr. J. B. Walton, representing the hardware firm of A. Baldwin & Co., of New Orleans, was in town last Friday. Mr. F. N. Gilmore, representing Planters Fertilizer Manufacturing Co., of New Orleans, was in town last Saturday. HOMESTEAD NOTICE: Simon N. Robbins, wit: Isnain Ward, of Blountville, T. E. Dyess, W. W. McPhail, Harmon Carter, all of Wilkesburg Mary Ann Hooker, wit: H. T. Griffith, G. W. Hartzog, James Neal, Louis Roberson, all of Silver Creek Coleman N. Jolly, wit: J. W. Armstrong, M. A. Griffith, W. H. Herrington, B. F. Youngblood, all of Silver Creek

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 1, 1888 Election Wake Up Democrats Election next Tuesday, Come out Democrats. When you come to town, subscribe to the Press Register and vote for Cleveland, Thurman, and Stockdale. The election commissioners have been in session this week. Misses Emma, Mary and Mary Melaurin of Westville attended the dedication services. The Presbyterian church was dedicated last Sunday by Rev. Mr. Colwell, of Hazlehurst. The services commenced last Friday night and were concluded on Sunday night. Mr. Colwell preached some excellent sermons, and we regretted very much that he could not stay and protract the meeting longer. There was a good crowd in attendance, and everybody enjoyed themselves "hugely". For want of space, we canno give as lengthy account of the meeting as we at first intended. HOMESTEAD NOTICE Frank Carr, wit: Simeon Carney, John M Rials, Ed Moss, Sponcer Bridges, all of Sartinsville. Nathan Smith, wit: Jack Davis, of Silver Creek, Henry Harris, Albert Grinstead, all of Hooker. John W. Polk, wit: O. G. May, I. N. Newsom, James Evans, Archy Pitman, all of Oakvale. Jarrett Weathersby, wit: Levi Dampeer, Steve McLaurin, Baker Sullivan, all of Hebron Amy Bynum, wit: Henry Bryant, Ashley Smith, Wylie Price, George A. Smith, all of Hooker. Stephen Bridges, wit: Jerry Smith, Clinton Moss, George Brewer, Henry Magee, all of Tilton. John A. Rogers, wit: Ben Moore, Burrell Randolph, M. V. Bennett, Willis Rogers, all of Silver Creek.

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 - quite an obituary for Ms Hickman. Hope someone says something that nice when I go. It will probably be like the orbituary for Curly in City Slickers "Lord we commend Curly to you, just don't piss him off". Take care all. Send me orders!!) November 2, 1893 John Arrington visited the town last week. The trees are shedding their summer robes, likewise the natives. Mr. J. M. Harris is visiting his plantation near Hazlehurst. The trees are shedding their summer robes, likewise the natives. A special teachers' examination will be held tomorrow and next day. We are sorry to learn of the illness of Mrs. Lee H. Bird and trust she will soon recover. Mr. H. Slater, of near Hebron, passed through town Tuesday Rev. George B. Butler will preach at the Baptist church next Saturyday and Sunday. The school bell was erected and the seating capacity of the building enlarged and re-arranged by the patrons last Saturday. Money is being raised to buy a new bell for the Baptist church. This is a move in the right direction. Let everybody contribute something. We are glad to learn that Dr. Charles Oatis, of Hazlehurst, who was indicated some time ago for the murder of a Negro, was acquitted last Saturday by the Copiah county circuit court. Mr. J. L. Gray has just returned from the bedside of his father-in-law Mr. Knight, near Tryus. We are sorry to learn that the old gentleman is in a critical condition, and is not expected to recover. We regret to learn of the death of Alma, the little 3 year old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. D. B. Ratliff, which sad event occurred on Wednesday night of last week. We extend our sympathies to the bereaved parents. Mr. T. R. Ratliff visited the bedside of his younger sister, in Pike county, last week. Miss Ratliff was quite low with typhoid fever, but we are glad to know that her condition was so much improved as to admit of her brother returning Sunday. Our community was much shocked to learn of the untimely demise of Mr. Stephan Speights, one of our county's oldest and most respected citizens, which deplorable event occurred at his home twelve miles southeast of this place, last Saturday night. Mr. Speights was about 70 years of age, was a useful citizen and well known in the county. His loss will bea severe blow to the community, while his family have the universal sympathy of the people. Are your children subject to croup? If so, you should never be without a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is a certain cure for croup, and has never been know to fail. If given freely as soon as the coupy cough appears, it will prevent the attack. It is the sole reliance with thousands of mothers who have croupy children and never disappoints them. There is no danger in giving this Remedy in large and frequent doses, as it contains nothing injurous. 50 cent bottles for sale by all druggists. DEATH OF MRS. AMANDA JANE HICKMAN Again has that fell destroyer, Death, laid its withering touch upon the brow of one of nature's noble women, and the community mourns the loss of a figure who was charactized by her puritanic virtues and lovable Christian graces. An old landmark has been removed. A devoted wife and affectionate mother has been tenderly laid to rest by loving hands, and there neath the sod, protected by the shadow of the lonely evergreens, and with only the silent stars for vigils, will her body return unto the form from whence it was taken. Her spirit has taken its flight to the realms of eternal day, and she is now tuning the golden lyre and singing joyful praises to a heavenly Father amid the shouts of all the ransomed hosts. For is not there great rejoicing among that angelic throng over the calling home of an earthly pilgrim? Mrs. Amanda Jane Hickman, the devoted consort of Mr. Samuel Hickman, and the subject of these liens, departed this life at her lovely country home, three miles southwest of this place, last Sunday evening, the 29th, at 8 o'clock, surrounded by the immediate members of her household and the attending physicians, who did everything possible to relieve the sufferings of this loved one and make her last moments sweet. Medical skill was seemingly of no avail from the beginning. For several months past she had been in wretched health, which finally developed into dropsy and a pulmouary heart affection. She would revive at tiem, and her wonted strength apparently return, but it was only at intervals and not of sufficient duration at any time to warrant a hope of her permanent recovery. She was born in Lawrence county on the 16th day of August, 1832, being 61 years, 2 months, and 11 days old. She early became a Christian and joined the Fair River Baptist church in 1860, afterward removing her letter to Bethel, of which church she was a consistent member at the time of her death. She was married on the 25th day of December, 1851 to Mr. S. Hickman, her maiden name being Smith. Four children, three sons and one daughter blessed this long and happy union, all of whom are living. The eldest, Isaac A. is one of our most prosperous citizen's and useful men; Jesse and Sallie (Mrs. Dr. Butler) remain at the old homestead to cheer the declining years of their aged father, while Cabe is living at Corrigon, Texas. May the breezes sigh gently over her last resting place, and the sod rest lightly upon a form once so pure.

> 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 3, 1892 Next Tuesday is the day. The agony will soon be over. Vote for the Cleveland electors! Mr. A. Cohn of Brookhaven is visiting relatives and friends in town. Rev. George Butler will preach in the Baptist church next Saturday and Sunday. Look our for a big advertisement next week from Messrs. Williams Bros. Of Wesson. Mr. R. T. Reid of Wellman, Lincoln county, greeted his many friends in town yesterday. You will have to vote for Nine electors and for a Congressman. Don't forget this please. Mr. Wood Magee of Ebenezer, Holmes county, who has been quite ill of fever at his father's residence at Blountville for several weeks past, passed through our town last Monday en route to Holmes. We are indebted to him for a pleasant call. Married. Dampeer - Williams, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Jno. H. Williams, in the northeastern portion of this county, on Friday evening, Oct. 28th, 1892, by Eld. R. Drummonds, Dr. J. D. Dampeer of Crystal Springs to Miss Lou Williams of this county. The contracting parties have a host of friends in this county who wish them a life of prosperity and happiness, and may the sunshine that now fills their home ever shed its radiance over their journey here below.

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 5, 1891 Mr. Smith, the fruit tree man, is again with us. Mr. S. S. Dale of near Mt. Carmel was in town last Saturday. Misses Annie Beal and Dezzie Garrett are on the sick list this week. Mr. Will C. Cannon paid a flying visit to Brookhaven this week on business. Major Hartzog was shaking hands with his many friends in town last Saturday. Mr. A. C. McNair of Brookhaven was in town last Monday on legal business. Messrs W. W. Williams and N. H. Sharp of Silver Creek were here yesterday. Chancery Court will convene in our town on the fourth Monday of this month. Mr. Z. T. Thompson and wife of Grange were visitors to our town last Saturday. New hats and bonnets in the latest styles at Miss Maggie Carlisle's millinery shop. Mr. Farrar Huffman of Summitt paid a flying visit to our town a short time since. Mr. Thos. W. Grayson, representing the clothing house of W. G. Wheeler of New Orleans, was in our town last Saturday. The editor of the Press, in company with Mr. J. F. Floyd of Silver Creek, leaves today for Canton to attend the Madison County Fair. Monticello Academy is booming, having 65 pupils enrolled last Monday. Miss Mamie, Dr. Teunisson's accomplished daughter is Prof. Ross's able assistant. A Negro boy, working on Mr. Philip Magee's place near Blountville, was brought to town last Saturday and lodged in jail, charged with shooting Mr. Magees little boy aged about 12 years, one day last week. From young Magee' s statement, it appears that he (Magee) went to his father's residence after something and on returning to wehre the Negro was working told him he was not getting along fast enough, whereupon the Negro pulled his pistol and fired, inflicting a scalp wound, though not necessarily dangerous. If these are the true facts, the Negro is in a close place, as he should, and will be, dealt with to the fullest extent of the law. THE ELECTION The following is the result of the election held in this county last Tuesday. For Railroad Commissioners Walter McLaurin 282 J. F. Sessions 265 J. H. Askey 262 For District Attorney S. S. Hudson 263 For State Senator G. A. Teunisson 288 For Representative John H. Arrington 304 For Sheriff D. M. Lee 335 For Treasurer A. J. Armstrong 341 Whitesand Notes Whitesand, Miss, Nov 2, 1891 Mr. I. J. Williams, of the firm of Becker, Lyell, McGrath & Co., of Wesson paid a flying visit to our town Sunday. Miss Mattie Penn, Silver Crrek's efficient music teacher, was a visitor to our town Saturday and Sunday, the guest of Mrs. H. T. Griffith. > > 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 > > November 6, 1890 Great many locals crowded out. Mrs. Dr. Bishop is visiting relatives in Brookhaven. Rev. R. W. Hall preached in the Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Prof. Scarborough and family are boarding at the Carlisle hotel for the present. Miss Mary McLaurin, one of Simpson counties prettiest young ladies, returned home last Thursday. Rev. Geo Goodbridge filled his regular appointments in the Presbyterian church this and last week. The store of Wm. Oliver & Son at Wesson is the place to buy your "Texas rust proof" see oats and 'Royal-C" fertilizer. Miss Blanche Cannon and mother of Silver Creek, have removed to our town and are occupying the McInnis house, which they have purchased. Miss Fannie Larkin, the sweet singer of Brookhaven, was in town last Saturday and Sunday en route home from Marion county, and delighted us all with some fine music. As you like it. Gray and faded whiskers may be changed to their natural and even color brown or black by using Buckingham's Dye. Try it. The turn-table pier of the iron bridge is nearing completion and the large pier out in the river is being pumped out preparatory to receiving the iron. Mr. Sager tells us the work is now over half down. School is being taught in the Baptist church while some needed repairs are being made on the school building. A bill of lumber has also been made out for an L. 20 X 30, to extend out from the main building. CITATION NOTICE The state of Mississippi. To Donney Keen: You are commanded to appear before the Chancery Court of the county of Lawrence, in said State, on the 4th Monday of November, 1890, to defend the suit in said court of Elizabeth Keen. HOMESTEAD NOTICE James Hill, wit: J. J. Denson, Alex Tyrone, L. L. Lucas, Levi Holloway, all of Silver Creek. Albert Longino, wit: T. J. Ross, J. Sparlock, Isaac Gholer, Dennis Gatlin, all of Grange. George Robertson, wit: Andy Martin, Robert Warner, Thomas White, Archie Williams, all of Silver Creek. Jenoma Wilson, wit: W. M. Lambert, J. L. Lambert, J. M. Hill, B. F. King, all of Saulsbury Louis A. Cox, wit: G. W. Wilson, J. M. Prine, Charles Collins, Henry Mason, 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 8, 1888 Subscribe for the Press and be happy. Work has commenced on Mr. Lee's residence. The Board of supervisors was in session last Monday. For all you want in groceries go to Powell, Brookhaven. For the full value of your money go to Powell's at Brookhaven. Mr. Josh Hickman sent us a potato last Friday that weighed four pounds. Mr. Walton, representing A. Baldwin & Co., hardware, was in town last week. Mrs. M. S. Huffman and son Jno. E. of Summitt, are visiting mrs. Will C. Cannon. Mr. H. B. Pope of Oakvale, visited the Crescent city last week, where he went to buy goods. Mr. W. H. Simpson and wife, of Tylertown, were visitors to our town last week. Mrs. Simpson is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Carlisle. HOMESTEAD NOTICE James Jackson Fuller, wit: W. T. Walker, Elisha Lambert, A. P. Ward, of Saulsbury, I. M. C. Smith, of Monticello Dennis Crain, wit: E. L. Lee, of Monticello, W. W. Townsend, O. F. Wilson, John King of Fair River. Clint Moss, wit: Henry Terrell, Stephen Bridges, Allen Lenoir, Jerry Smith, all of Tilton Charles F. Prine, wit: Thomas Williamson, John Herrington, Enoch Stuckey, Jepe F. Thompson, all of Dale. James K. Polk, wit: W. M. Hathron, T. A. Evans, John C. Magee, J. G. Langston, all of Oakvale. Needham W. Lee, wit: J. T. Griffith, J. S. Blackwell, A. Blackwell, O. F. Wilson, 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 10, 1892 HEBRON DOTS Hebron is the banner Democratic town of the county. It has at the corner of the public square a large flag bearing the names of Cleveland, Stevenson, and Stockdale. The Third partyites realize that this is a Democratic stronghold and lead by J. H. Gambrell, speaker for the occasion, they mustered their forces and on the 3rd inst. Made an assault on the Democracy of the town. The forces, gathered from various parts of Simpson and Lawrence counties, including a few Democratic observers, who came out to see Weaver's "weevils," numbered 68 white men, several colored men and one colored woman. The woman, we suppose, represent Mrs. Lease. Mr. J. L. Griffith of Crystal Springs paid us a visit last Saturday. Rev. J. C. Buckley has moved back to his home in Simpson county. Dr. J. M. Dampeer and bride passed through our town on their way to their home in Crystal Springs. Mr. Jno. Bonner and family have movd into our midst. They occupy the house vacated by Rev. J. C. Buckley. Mr. T. M. Berry, who lives near Harrisville, visited his nephew, Dr. J. R. Berry, this week. Miss Fannie Maxwell has just received a lot of new hsts, ribbons, ribbons, gloves, etc. Mr. E. N. Blount of Williamsburg centered school last week. We are glad to welcome Estes back again. Dr. J. R. Berry has moved into his new residence, south of School street. Rev. R. W. Hall now occupies Dr. Berry's former residence. Mr. J. E. Thomas visited relatives in Wesson this week. While there, he purchased a new top buggy. Hebron High School Brass Band was organized last Saturday night with eleven members. Instruments all "bran new" Hebron can boast of a string band also. The brass band, string band and music pupils of the school may be able to furnish music for the town. Hebron High School is steadfastly growing. New pupils coming in every week. We have good teachers, good pupils and good discipline. In face, we think we have a model school. The Colored Odd Fellow of Lawrence county had a big day in our town last Thursday, it being the occasion of the dedication of their Lodge. There were no less than 800 negroes in town, and the presence of the Bookhaven Colored Brass Band made it indeed a gala occasion. The exercises were opened at 4 o'clock in the afternoon by the members of the Lodge marching over town headed by the band, after which, they adjourned till 8 p.m. when the dedicator exercises were held. We tender our thanks to Jesse Taylor of Brookhaven for being permitted to attend these exercise, and must say that everything was carried on in a decorous and highly entertaining matter. Apprpriate addresseres were delivered by Sheriff Lee, Prof. Brady, and Mr. P. Z. Jones on the part of the white people present. We regreat exceedingly our inability to give a full account of the proceedings, etc., but our limited space absolutely forbids. However, we must compliment the colored ladies on Brookhaven for their excellent vocal music.

> 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 12, 1891 The river has risen about two feet. We tender thanks to Mr. I. A. Hickman for favors. Items are scarce. No discount about that this week. Mr. W. M. Waller of Beat 4 passed through town last Sunday en route home from Clinton. Sheriff Lee is out on his tax collecting tour again this week. He finishes up his appointments next Tuesday. The glorious rain came at last. The dust is now a thing of the past. We would stop here to maek some poetry if we only had time! Mr. Stubblefield, representing the tobacco house of Robert Harris & Bros, of Reidsville, NC, was in town last Monday. His son accompanied him.

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

> 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.

> 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 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 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 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.