In the July 6, 1921 edition of The Evergreen Courant, editor
and owner George W. Salter Jr. reported that the “picnic here on the Fourth was
not large but a most enjoyable affair. Many citizens had made plans to go
elsewhere before the celebration had been determined upon and in consequence
the crowd was small. An elegant dinner was spread. Mrs. S.P. Dunn, president of
the Civic Club, made a short talk in which she voiced the sentiment of all
present that Evergreen should have a celebration of this kind every year. Plans
are now in the making for an elaborate celebration of Armistice Day here on
Nov. 11”
In the July 13, 1921 edition of The Courant, under the
headline “Two Boys Injured With Dynamite Cap,” it was reported that “Urelia
Morrison, age 11, and Luther Morrison, age 14, were taken to Mobile on Saturday
last for treatment by a specialist for injuries received in playing with
dynamite caps. The young brother, Urelia, had his right eye removed by a
physician after being injured by a fragment of the cap. Luther lost the thumb
and first finger of one hand and the third finger was badly injured.
“The two boys had found an old box of dynamite caps which
had been stored away for over five years. Not knowing the nature of the caps,
they began to pry into them with a knife with the result that one exploded,
injuring the older boy’s hand and piercing the eye of the younger lad, who was
a bystander.
“The boys are sons of Mrs. Hattie Morrison, who resides
with her father, W.R. Johns, a few miles east of town, their father having died
last year. Mr. Johns accompanied the boys to Mobile for treatment.”
In the July 20, 1921 edition of the newspaper, under the
headline “Former Evergreen Boy Meets Tragic Death,” that the “body of John
Savage was brought here from Tulsa, Okla. for interment on Saturday last.
Relatives of deceased know nothing concerning the circumstances of his death.
The statement came that he committed suicide. The body was closely examined
before burial and its condition bears out a theory that he was probably a
victim of foul play. His throat was cut and his right hand was bruised and
swollen, indicating that he was very probably injured in defending himself.
Relatives of the dead boy will make full investigation.”
In the July 27, 1921 edition of the paper, readers learned
that “Ras Kelley last week killed 22 rattlesnakes near his home east of town.
One was very large, having 12 rattles, the others being her young about 12
inches long. Some years ago, The Courant recorded the fact that two citizens of
Herbert killed 27 rattlers at one time. While these stories were being related
at the courthouse the other day, D. Rabren of Melrose stated that he recently
killed a large chicken snake that had swallowed two broiler size chickens.”
Well, I guess that’s all that space will allow for this
month. Next month, I plan to take a look at the events of August 1921 in
Conecuh County. Until then, if you get the urge to research the county’s past
yourself, take advantage of the Evergreen-Conecuh County Public Library’s
excellent selection of old newspapers on microfilm and other resources. The
library’s friendly and courteous staff will be more than happy to get you
started.
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