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| Col. P.D. Bowles |
45 YEARS AGO
JULY 23, 1970
From “Front Page, Upper Left
Corner” by Bob Bozeman – Mrs. Moreno (Mamilu) White invited me up one day last
week for a sneak preview of the Pinckney D. Bowles Chapter of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy memory book. After giving the book a thorough
going over I’m convinced the UDC has a bestseller.
“Anyone interested in Conecuh
County history will want one of these little books. You’ll enjoy the stories of
early life in the county which have been contributed. Many of these stories are
things that different people remember their grandfathers and
great-grandfathers, some of them veterans of the War Between the States,
telling them.
“There are only a limited
number of these books available and orders for them are being taken now. If you
don’t want one yourself, you’ll want to get one for your children. And
remember, because of the small number printed, these are very apt to become
collector’s items.
“Mamilu says that a number of
orders have been received, but many people have failed to include payment. To
facilitate delivery which will begin on Aug. 1, include payment with your order
and if you have turned in an order, please mail the payment.
“The books sell for $1.50
each and checks should be made out to Bowles Chapter U.D.C. and mailed to Mrs.
White.”
60 YEARS AGO
JULY 28, 1955
“Castleberry Man Brings In
First Cotton Of Year: James Tucker Sr., farmer of Castleberry, Rte. 1, brought
in a bag of cotton to the County Agent’s office Friday afternoon. This was the
first sack actually reported in person, although The Courant had heard rumors
of cotton being picked in various parts of the county
“The first bale of cotton in
Conecuh was ginned last year on July 31.”
“City Acquires Parking Lot At
End of W. Front: The council of the City of Evergreen approved the lease the
city has acquired to the property behind Dr. R.W. Stallworth’s new office for
use as a parking lot, city clerk G.L. Wilkinson announced today. The building
now occupied by Dr. Stallworth was formerly occupied by the Conecuh Implement
Co., and is located at the south end of West Front Street.
“This property is being
leased from the Peterman Agricultural Co., terms not announced. The city will
soon grade the property, and fix the access road from West Front Street. This
will allow more free parking spaces, and it is hoped it will help relieve the
congested parking downtown on Fridays and Saturdays.
“In making the announcement,
Wilkinson added that if the merchants and business people that parked in No
Man’s Land on Fridays and Saturdays would use this new parking area, it would
allow more parking spaces for people from out of town that desire to shop.”
75 YEARS AGO
JULY 25, 1940
“William Geo. Riley Dies At
Age Of 97: William George Riley, age 97 years, 10 months and 20 days, last
surviving Confederate Veteran of this community, save one recently moved here
from another section of the state, passed away Monday afternoon at five o’clock
at the home he had occupied for the past 53 years after an immediate illness of
about three weeks.
“He was born in the old
aristocratic community of Old Pineville near what is now Beatrice on Sept. 2,
1842, the son of Sophronia Irvin Autrey and Enoch Riley of Edgefield, S.C.; the
grandson of Alexander Autrey who was the second white settler in the community
of Hamden Ridge to which he gave the name after the North Carolina section from
which he came. He received his education at Old Pineville Academy, renowned in
the early pioneer days as an institution of learning. He enlisted for the Civil
War at the age of 19, served four years under General Forrest and was severely
wounded in the battle of Manassas, which injury was indirectly responsible for
his death.
“Following the war, he was
married to Miss Narcissi Davison, also of Old Pineville, where they lived until
1887 when he and his family moved to Evergreen and to the house he built and in
which he lived until his death.
“As a tribute to him and his
long service during his residence here, Mayor John R. Brooks requested all
business houses and offices to close during the hour of funeral service and
interment at twilight, which was most impressive as the casket was lowered
entirely covered with the Confederate Flag under which he rendered such valiant
service.
“Interment was in the family
lot in Evergreen cemetery and was attended by relatives and friends from many
parts of the state and United States.”
90 YEARS AGO
JULY 22, 1925
“CLINTON HARPER DROWNED:
Clinton Harper, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Harper of the Burnt Corn community,
was drowned last Wednesday, according to information reaching his homefolks,
and his body was brought to Evergreen and taken to the Ramah Church cemetery
for burial.
“Young Harper was a member of
the United States Navy, having enlisted for service about four years ago.
Details are meager concerning the accident. Harper is said to have been a
splendid young fellow, and has many friends who will sorrow because of his
untimely end.”
“WANTED MEN: We need 25 or 30
men to enlist in Troop C, 55th Machine Gun Squadron, Alabama National Guard. We
go into encampment at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. on Aug. 15th to 30th. Apply to Sgt.
E.E. Ellis and Johnson Mercantile Co. on Saturdays and at Local Armory on other
days.”
“Miss Agnes Warwick will
leave her post at the Western Union Telegraph Company the latter part of this
week for a two weeks’ vacation. She expects to visit Jacksonville, Fla. during
her absence.”
“Miss Margaret Oliver is at
her desk in the probate office after a few days confinement at her home on
account of a slight attack of mumps.”
“R.C. Holman and family have
moved to the Philips place on Magnolia Avenue.”
105 YEARS AGO
JULY 27, 1910
“GEN. P.D. BOWLES DEAD: Well
Known Evergreen Citizen Passes Away In Tampa, Fla.: News reached here yesterday
of the death of Gen. P.D. Bowles at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Cobb, in
Tampa, Fla., where he had been for several weeks past. The sad intelligence
came in a telegram to J.S. Stearns, nephew of deceased. The remains will not
reach here until the arrival of No. 1 passenger train tomorrow. The funeral
will take place about five o’clock that afternoon from St. Mary’s Episcopal
Church. The obsequies will be conducted by his pastor, Rev. H.T. Walden, the
local Masonic lodge and the Confederate veterans.
“General Bowles health began
to fail several weeks ago, prior to his departure for Tampa, but very few, even
his most intimate friends, were aware of it except to observe that he did not
show his accustomed vigor, and the sprightly step of the venerable man was
slower than usual.”
“The Conecuh Guards,
commanded by Capt. P.M. Bruner, left on last Wednesday afternoon for the annual
encampment at Chickamauga.”
“Postmaster Dean informs us
that the receipts of the Evergreen post office for the fiscal year ending June
30, 1910 amounted to $6,961.85 as compared with $5,969.25 for the year
previous, showing a net increase in receipts for the year of $995.65.”
“NOTICE: Members of Greening
Lodge, No. 53, A.F.&A.M., are requested to meet at their Lodge hall
tomorrow, Thursday, at three o’clock p.m. to attend the funeral of Brother
Pinckney D. Bowles. Visiting brethren invited to attend. – H.A. Shields, W.M.”
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