The Monroe Journal newspaper in Monroeville, Ala., under the
direction of Editor and Proprietor Q. Salter, published four editions 100 years
ago during the month of March 1915. Those editions were dated for March 4,
March 11, March 18 and March 25 and can be found on microfilm at the Monroe
County Library in Monroeville. What follows are a few news highlights from both
of those editions. Enjoy.
MARCH 4, 1915
Asa Goodwin, the oldest man in Alabama, died at Bessemer
Feb. 28 on the eve of his 108th birthday. He was born in Henry County, Ga. in
1807 and had lived since 1829 in Alabama and Mississippi. He is survived by one
son, 74 grandchildren, 227 great-grandchildren and 15
great-great-grandchildren.
The local military company has been mustered out of service,
having failed to measure up to the requirements of the military department on
recent inspection.
The local lodge Knights of Pythias held a meeting Tuesday
evening under special permit for the election of officers. The former officers
were elected for the present semi-annual term.
Since the work of grading has been completed, the public
square presents a much more pleasing appearance which will be still further
improved when sodded with grass. The walks surrounding and passing through the
square are now being graveled and the square will be enclosed with a wall or
fence.
Mr. J.L. Wiggins has resumed the management of the Wiggins
Hotel, which has been closed for several months.
Mr. Charles R. Broughton, an attaché of The Evergreen
Courant, spent a few days with his parents last week.
The Excel Dramatic Club gave a pleasing presentation of the
three-act comedy, “Topsy Turvy” at the high school auditorium on Thursday
evening of last week.
MARCH 11, 1915
SEVENTEEN PASS STATE BAR EXAMS – Seven Of Successful Ones To
Be Admitted From Birmingham – TWO FROM MONTGOMERY – Two From Tuscaloosa –
Camden, Evergreen, Monroeville, Huntsville, Geneva, Greensboro One Each:
Montgomery – Of 31 persons taking the state bar examination recently, only 17
passed, according to announcement of the State Board of Examiners. Seven of the
successful ones are from Birmingham. The list follows:
C.C. McNabb, L.R. Hanna, C.W. Walker, R.S. Allen, E.W.
Turlington, W.H. Levie, H.D. Moorer, Birmingham; H.A. Burns, A.V. VanderGraff,
Tuscaloosa; D.B. Goode, Camden; Y. Shaver, W.M. Rogers, Montgomery; R.H. Jones,
Evergreen; A.C. Lee, Monroeville; J.B. Young, Huntsville; J.S. Mullins, Geneva;
Manley A. Collins, Greensboro.
There have been several transactions in local real estate
within the last few days and several new dwellings will shortly be erected.
Mayor W.A. Giddens of Roy was circulating among Monroeville
friends Monday.
Mr. J.U. Blacksher of Uriah was here Monday to attend a
session of the Highway Commission.
Mr. H.B. Mims, a leading merchant of Beatrice, was a
business visitor to the county capital a few days ago.
MARCH 18, 1915
As Chairman of the Entertainment Committee for the
observance of Memorial Day on April 26, I desire to obtain the name of every
Confederate veteran in Monroe County. If someone in each community will kindly
furnish me with a list they will oblige the committee by writing at once – D.F.
Ellisor, Chairman.
Circuit Court: The spring term of the circuit court convened
on Monday, Judge Benj. D. Turner, Chatom, presiding. After invocation by Rev.
A.J. Kempton, the grand jury was empanelled and charged by His Honor in a most
lucid manner. Mr. E.A. Thompson is foreman and Mr. J.A. Sawyer bailiff.
There was very little litigated business on the civil docket
and the petit jurors were all discharged on the third day of the term.
Judge Turner has already won a warm place in the esteem of
the bar, court officials and our people generally through his ready grasp of
the situation, his rapid dispatch of business and his unfailing courtesy.
Hon. Oscar L. Gray was a visitor to the city this week,
looking over the local situation to see what manner he can best serve his
constituents on assuming his seat in congress. Mr. Gray’s friends in Monroe are
always delighted to see him and especially gratified to see him looking so
well.
Mr. E.P. Morrisette of Peach Tree was a pleasant caller at
The Journal office while in the city the first of the week.
Mr. W.C. Tucker was up from Jeddo Monday.
MARCH 25, 2015
The railroad depot at Beatrice was broken into Sunday night
last by burglars, entrance being gained through a rear door by means of a crow
bar. Careful examination failed to show that any articles were missing. There
is no clue to the perpetrators of the would-be robbery.
Hickory Grove Church Burned: The Hickory Grove Methodist
Church was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning. It is said that a little orphan
boy was sent out in the cold at an early hour in the morning by the family with
whom he had been living to gather firewood. Being barefoot and thinly clad, he
lighted a fire to warm himself. The grass and weeds caught from this and
rapidly spread to the church which was soon in flames. The little boy has since
been taken from his former custodians and placed in the care of the Baptist
Orphanage at Evergreen.
The “Oldest Inhabitant” recall few, if any, spells of cold
weather as late in the season and long continued as that we have been
experiencing for more than a week past. There was a light fall of snow on the
20th inst. and frost and ice almost every morning since. Icicles remained on
the tower of the local waterworks all day on one or two occasions.
Circuit Court adjourned on Wednesday morning, all cases on the
docket having been disposed of. The case of the State vs. J.R. Bailey, charged
with murder, resulted in acquittal. This case was tried more than a year ago
and resulted in conviction and a five-year sentence. The defendant appealed and
the case was reversed by the supreme court.
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