Copied from the History of Lawrence Jefferson Davis County by Eddie Mikell. All rights reserved. Copies available on CD, or book. Please e-mail mikell@virginia.edu if interest. (All, sorry for the delay on some of the CD's. The state has been closed down due to the snowstorm, but at least I've still had electricity and internet access! - Eddie) February 18, 1891 So far, three days this week without rain. Mr. D. M. Lee has been quite sick this week. Mrs. Wylie has moved into her new millinery shop. Listen for wedding bells. They will ring out shortly Dr. J. A. Rowan of Silver Creek was a visitor to our town last week. Mr. A. W. Stringer, Supervisor from Beat 5, was in the city last Tuesday. Miss Maggie Carlisle is having some building done on her premises this week. Four steamboats are now in the river, the Earl, S. R. Poitevent, Luella, and New Jennie. The Press changes to a "patient" inside this week. It can now be more easily handled. Mr. Geo. B. Ates, Constable from Beat 2 lodged a colored prisoner in the county jail this week. The river is higher now than it has been at any time this season, at least 12 inches higher. We return thanks to Mr. Wm. Cooper for a nice mess of Irish potatoes. They were raised last year. Dr. B. D. Bishop, our popular County Superintendent of Education, is visiting the public schools this week. Rev. R. W. Hall preached a fine sermon in the Baptist church last Sunday, but owing to the inclemency of the weather the congregation was small. All scalp and skin diseases, dandruft, falling of the hair, gray or faded hair, may be cured by using that nature's true remedy, Hall's Hair Renewer. Circuit Court convenes a week from next Monday. As we haven't had court for a year, there is every probability that there will be considerable business. Mr. J. W. Burkett, a prosperous farmer Beat 5, was in our town yesterday. He brought his daughter, Miss Flora, to our school, whom we gladly welcome back. Peach blossoms are already beginning to make their appearance. This is an indication that we will have to again do without this delicious fruit for another year, as there will be several freezes yet, sure. Mr. D. M. Lee, our well know and efficient Sheriff, tells us that about 60 voters in this county have failed to pay their poll tax, and are therefore disfranchised under the new constitution. About then of these are white voters. Messrs, Rolling Hall of Silver Creek, and Matt Riley of Hebron will accompany Prof. French and his celebrated singers on their extensive tour, which will commence next month. This tour will be of several months duration, and the singers will go as far west as California, returning via Washington city. These young gentlemen have a decided talent for music, and we congratulate them upon being thus honored. Hooker Notes The rain comes day by day. The mill of G. W. Johnstona & Bro was washed about considerable by the recent rain. We have organized a literary society at Crooked Creek, with the following officers: W. C. Dale, President; B. R. Buckley, Vice President; O. A. Johnston, Secretary and A. J. Dale, Marshall; we have the voice fo J. H. Arrington to advise for us. Hooker is represented in New Orleans this week by J. h. Johnston and wife, Mrs. G. W. Johnston and Dr. Cowart. Miss Bessie Butler was a welcom visitor to our midst not long since. She is one of Lawrence's most distinguished young ladies, and the teacher of music at the "Hall". Homestead Notice: Williams Alexander, wit: W. L. Marbury, W. D. Boyd, all of Sartinville Alexander Giverns, wit: B. Mixon, John Reed, J. J. Renfroe, Alexander Smith, all of Monticello.