The Monroe Journal newspaper in Monroeville, Ala., under the
direction of Editor and Proprietor Q. Salter, likely published four editions
110 years ago during the month of January 1905. However, only three of those
editions (Jan. 12, Jan. 19 and Jan. 26) can be found in the microfilm
collection at the Monroe County Library in Monroeville.
It is possible, but not
likely, that due to the New Year’s holiday, no edition of The Journal was
published on Jan. 5, 1905. What follows are a few news highlights from each of
the January 1905 editions that can be found on microfilm. Enjoy.
JAN. 12, 1905
Another Killing In Monroe: Information reached here Monday
of another bloody tragedy in northeastern part of the county. We are unable to
get details, but from what was learned it appears that a crowd of young white
men, much the worse for mean liquor, attended a negro wedding on Sunday
evening. A row occurred in which John McClammy was shot and killed by one
Smith, and Smith perhaps fatally wounded. The participants in the shooting were
all whites. McClammy leaves a life and one child.
G.W. Salter Sr. left for Evergreen Wednesday to attend a
session of the Conecuh County Masonic Conference.
Mr. J.L. Marshall, tax collector elect for Monroe County,
was in Monroeville a few days ago and filed his bond in due form with the
Probate Judge and is ready to assume the duties of the office when the term of
Mr. Smith, the incumbent, expires on Sept. 30 next.
Superintendent J.D. Forte was here Friday and Saturday
conducting the examination of teachers and presiding over the Board of
Education.
BUENA VISTA: We know that our many friends who are readers
of our popular county paper will rejoice with us in the prospect of the new
Baptist church soon to be erected just across the way from the beautiful
residence of Mr. M.V. Middleton. Brother Metcalf is a “stirrer” and he works
“while the iron is hot.” The members gave heartily and we hope soon to hear the
sound of the hammer and saw.”
JAN. 19, 1905
MANISTEE: Mr. J.M. Grimes had the misfortune to get one of
his dwellings burned on his plantation Monday morning, Jan. 2, supposed to have
been burned willfully. He carried no insurance on it.
S.P. Lindsey of Belleville, Ala. sells high grade
tombstones, monuments and steel fencing. A postal card will bring him to your
home with cuts, prices, etc.
Capt. T.B. Nettles has removed his family to Monroeville.
They are occupying the parsonage.
Capt. Thomas A. Nettles of Tunnel Springs was an active
participant in the farmers mass meeting Monday.
Col. and Mrs. B.L. Hibbard attended the presentation of “Ben
Hur” at Mobile Theater Friday and Saturday.
Dr. G.G. Scott, president of the Scott-Blacksher Commission
Co., Mobile, is on a business trip to Monroeville.
Mr. James K. Kyser of Burnt Corn lent his valuable advice
and ripe business experience in the farmers’ deliberations Monday.
Rev. S.P. Lindsey of Belleville stopped over Monday with
relatives and friends here on his return from Perdue Hill where he preached
Sunday.
Judge Slaughter and family are domiciled in the cozy home
recently purchased in the eastern part of town.
WRECK CAUSED BY HEAVY RAINFALL: Train Going 30 Miles An Hour
Runs Into Washout: PASSENGER AGENT IS KILLED: He Was Riding an Engine
Inspecting Road – Engineer And Fireman Were Badly Scalded – Porter Seriously
Injured and May Die: Mobile, Ala., Jan. 12, Passenger Train No. 4, northbound,
which left Mobile over the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City railroad at 6:47
yesterday afternoon, ran into a washout four miles south of Beaumont, Miss.,
and the engine, baggage and passenger coaches were overturned.
General Passenger and Freight Agent L.B. Sullivan, who was
riding on the engine, was instantly killed.
Engineer W.A. Crawford and Fireman J. Young, negro, both of
Mobile, were seriously scalded.
R.G. Boykin, porter, of Mobile, was seriously injured and
may die.
Mr. Sullivan was on an inspecting trip over the road and
this was the reason he was riding on the engine. He was formerly with the
Louisville and Nashville in Cincinnati and Mobile in the capacity of chief
clerk in the office of the general freight agent. Four years ago he went with
the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City. He was 32 years old and leaves his mother
and sister in Trenton, Tenn.
After the wreck the remains were carried to Hattiesburg,
Miss. and will be brought to this city this afternoon.
The wreck was caused by heavy rains that fell yesterday
afternoon and last night in that vicinity. The train was going 30 miles an
hour.
JAN. 26, 1905
Dr. R.A. Smith, who went to New York about 10 days ago to
take a special course, returned home Monday, having been stricken with typhoid
fever soon after reaching that city. He is now at the home of his father.
The Monroeville Library will be ready to open its doors to
the public in a few days. Nice rooms have been neatly fitted up in the old
court house and a choice collection of standard works covering a wide range of
literature gathered for the entertainment and instruction of patrons. Miss
Mann, the librarian, extends a cordial invitation to young and old.
BUENA VISTA: Mr. J.B. Knowles is erecting a nice residence
at this place. He has charge of the mail route from Beatrice to Bell’s Landing.
MANISTEE: The patrons of district No. 15 have about
completed their new school house, and school will open soon with Miss Minnie
Chandler as teacher.
Some of the patrons have not taken the interest in school
matters that they should. Now let us all wake up and go to work for better
schools. There is certainly room for improvement in our county. People
sometimes find fault with the teacher when in fact they are to blame. Let us
all work in harmony and quit nursing our petty personal prejudice, especially
in so important a matter as education. – W.R. BLACKWELL.
Mrs. L.W. Locklin and son, A.J., of Perdue Hill were guests
of Judge and Mrs. I.B. Slaughter Sunday.
Rev. C.H. Motley will fill a special appointment to preach
at the Eddins school house near Perdue Hill at 11 o’clock a.m. next Sunday.
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