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| General Lafayette |
JUNE 8, 1939
The board of directors of Southern Pine Electric Membership Corporation, sponsor for the REA lines now under construction in Conecuh, Monroe and Escambia counties, announced the following rate schedule for the approximately 600 subscribers on the several lines.
The Mayor and City Council at the regular weekly meeting
Tuesday night awarded contract to the Lane-Central Co. of Memphis for the
installation of a new well. Work will begin within the next week and it is
expected that it will be ready for use not later than July 15.
The well will be located on the triangular lot in front of
the City School next to the overhead bridge. The contractors expect that it
will be necessary to go a depth of approximately 300 feet to secure ample water
supply. This is about the depth of the old well.
T.O. Langham, newly elected member of the council, was sworn
in and participated in the proceedings of the meeting.
Mills Brothers Take Over Crystal Café Tues. Morning: Messrs. Carl and Thomas Mills announced Tuesday of this week that they had taken over the Crystal Café which has been operated for the past year by ‘Skin’ Hyde. They announce that a number of interior improvements will be made at an early date.
Effective June 1, Harry L. Riley Jr. became owner of the grocery business which formerly was owned and operated by J.T. Gaillard. Mr. Riley purchased the entire stock and fixtures and will continue to operate the business at the same location under the firm style, “Riley Grocery.”
104 YEARS AGO
JUNE 14, 1917
The detachment of troops stationed at Evergreen for some time past were recently ordered to Montgomery, and the company left Wednesday morning on a hike for that city. From which point, they will be ordered later on to Charleston, S.C. The khaki boys made friends and were popular in Evergreen and their departure was regretted by many.
During the rain and blow Wednesday night, an electric bolt killed two valuable milch cows belonging to Hon. C.S. Rabb. The rain and wind were of short duration, but the vivid flashes of lightning continued for quite a while.
Pioneer Citizen Gone to Rest: Mr. Gus Riley died at his home six miles west of Evergreen, June 11. He was about 70 years of age, a Confederate veteran and a consistent member of Arkadelphia Baptist Church, near which the family reside.
Dr. H.B. Williamson, after an illness of several months, although not confined to his bed all the while, died about nine o’clock Tuesday morning of Bright’s disease. The doctor practiced dentistry for years in this section and had many friends who will lament his death.
Prof. L.L. Lewis, formerly of the Agricultural School, was in Evergreen Wednesday. His friends were glad to see him.
112 YEARS AGO
JUNE 9, 1909
The commencement exercises of the Agricultural School
were held last week under difficulties, rain interfering with each
entertainment.
In spite of this, a goodly number assembled to hear the
address of Governor Comer and to witness the awarding of diplomas to the
graduates.
Gov. Comer made an excellent speech along the lines of
law enforcement. Hon. W.D. Seed remained over and made a good speech on the
resources of the State. Prof. Lile, in his own happy way, presented the diplomas
to the graduates.
Hon. N. Stallworth Dead: Hon. Nicholas Stallworth died at
an early hour on Monday morning at his home on Main Street, after a long
illness.
Several years ago, Col. Stallworth’s health became
impaired which gave his family and friends much concern. On a number of
occasions his condition became so serious it was feared he could not recover.
For the past few months, however, he had apparently regained much of his lost
vitality and strong hopes were entertained for his ultimate recovery.
On Sunday last he suffered a recurrence of his trouble
and grew rapidly worse and at 2 a.m. on Monday he breathed his last, surrounded
by his devoted friends and family.
For many years and up to the time his health began to
fail, Col. Stallworth was one of the most prominent men in political and public
life in this section of Alabama. For a long term of years, he served as
solicitor of this judicial circuit, and had represented this county and
senatorial district in the legislature a number of times. He was also
prominently identified with fraternal orders, being a Mason of prominence and a
Knight of Pythias. For many years he was worshipful master of the local Masonic
lodge, and was also prominent in grand lodge work. He was an active member of
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.
Col. Stallworth was born in Evergreen on the ninth day of
August 1845, being nearly 64 years of age.
At the beginning of the war, though a lad of 15, he
joined the Conecuh Guards, and upon the organization of the Fourth Alabama
Regiment he was found to be the youngest member of the entire command. He went
with the Fourth to Virginia and served in all its campaigns and battles until
the battle of Cold Harbor, where he was wounded and discharged. Subsequently,
upon regaining his health, he accepted the Adjutancy of the 23rd Alabama, soon
after which the war came to a close. Returning from the war, he took up the
practice of law in which he was very successful. He also gave much of his
attention to farming as long as his health would permit.
Seven children survive him. They are Misses Laura,
Georgia and Mary Stallworth, Mrs. Sallie, Bryan Jas, N.E. and J.L. Stallworth.
The funeral occurred yesterday morning from the family
home. Religious services were conducted by Rev. H.T. Walden, rector of the
Episcopal Church, and the Masonic ceremonies were led by Prof. H.T. Lile. There
was a large attendance at the funeral.
125 YEARS AGO
JUNE 11, 1896
THE CONECUH RECORD
Hotel Magnolia – Jno. M. Cobb, Proprietor – Newly Furnished and Renovated – Headquarters for Commercial Travelers and Winter Guests – Evergreen, Ala.
The Conecuh Guards, 40 strong, left for Mobile on Monday morning, where they will remain in encampment seven days.
The Board of Confederate Pension Examiners passed favorably on pensions to 30 widows and 39 disabled Confederates in this county.
The second story of the Hamil building was completed about 10 days ago, and the upper rooms have been nicely furnished by Messrs. Gantt & Son. This is a desirable addition to that section of town and is convenient to the traveling public.
MASONIC PICNIC: The Masonic Lodge of this place has arranged a picnic on June 24 at Magnolia Mineral Springs, the occasion being a public installation of officers, to which neighboring lodges are invited. The ladies are expected to bring baskets.
The Conecuh Guards gave an exhibition drill on Friday night of last week at which a number of ladies were present. After the drill, all repaired to Delmonico Restaurant, where refreshments were served.
We are informed that Prof. Charles B. Glenn, who is so favorably known here, will take his degree from Harvard University of Cambridge, Mass., the latter part of this month, after making a brilliant record there this session.
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