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 August 1915. Those issues, which were dated Aug. 5,
Aug. 12, Aug. 19 and Aug. 26, can be found on microfilm at the Monroe County
Library in Monroeville, Ala. What follows are a few news highlights from those
four editions. Enjoy.
AUG. 5, 1915
Death of a Stranger: Died at the Simmons House, this city,
on Thursday, July 30, a Mr. Brown, after several days illness. Deceased was a
total stranger in the community, nothing being known concerning him beyond the
fact that he had been employed on the construction of the Deep Water railroad.
Stricken with illness, he was removed from the camp to Monroeville for medical
attention, and kindly hands administered to him until the end came. Interment
was made in the cemetery at the Methodist church.
The midsummer term of the Monroe County Law and Equity Court
will convene Mon., Aug. 9, for a two weeks term.
The writer had the pleasure of attending the reunion of
Capt. T.M. Riley’s company on Sat., July 31. About the same number of old
comrades were present as last year, but one, John McCants of Tinela, as General
Stonewall Jackson said, has “crossed over the river.” The day was enjoyed by
all present, but when the time came for parting there seemed to be a tighter
grip of the hand and a deeper and sadder look on each face than usual. I am
sure the old comrades and others have appreciated the spirit which Capt. Riley
has shown in these reunions and hope someone will write up the happenings of
the day. – J.J. Finklea
Cotton has been opening rapidly during the last 10 days of
hot, dry weather, and it will not be long until “first bales” will appear on
local markets. Short crops and prevailing low prices offer small encouragement
to the cotton farmer.
AUG. 12, 1915
Deputy Ralph Clark was shot through the right lung while
attempting to arrest a man wanted for a minor offense, at the Alger-Sullivan
headquarters camp Saturday night. The deputy returned the fire, mortally
wounding he man. It is reported that a mob strung up the man and riddled his
body with bullets. Clark was removed to Century for medical attention.
Mr. McCarthy reports work on the construction of the G.F.
and A. railroad progressing satisfactorily, barring the accidental overturning
of the big steam shovel a few days ago which necessitated the procuring of a
wrecking outfit to right the mammoth machine. Track laying has reached the
crossing of the Monroeville and Claiborne road.
Mr. Thos. T. Ivey was down from Beatrice the first of the
week. Mr. Ivey’s mill has been engaged for some months cutting export railroad
ties.
Prof. I. Fred Simmons, who taught in the Cullman County High
School during the session recently closed, is spending vacation with home
folks. Prof. Simmons will teach in the Walker County High School next session.
Mr. J.D. Rawls has removed his mercantile establishment to
the Stallworth building on Westside, affording more commodious quarters for the
display of up-to-date stock. He invites his friends and new customers to call
on him at his new location.
AUG. 19, 1915
Miss Jennie Faulk is spending some time in the markets
selecting her stock of fall and winter millinery. Her numerous lady customers
will await impatiently the interesting announcement she will make on her
return.
FRANKLIN: The Masons and Woodmen gave a free ice cream
supper and great tubs of iced lemonade and large iced cakes were served in
abundance to a huge crowd; and they brought all their relatives and children
and feasted to their heart’s content.
WANTED – A collector to collect in Monroe County, must be
reliable and furnish own horse and buggy. Singer Sewing Machine Co.,
Greenville, Ala.
Dr. P.E. Burroughs of Nashville, Tenn. will preach at the
Baptist Church next Sunday morning. Come and hear him. He is one of the
greatest Bible scholars in the south.
Mr. E.E. Akin of Georgiana, representing the Masons Annuity,
spent several days in the city.
Rev. D.F. Ellisor is engaged in holding a protracted meeting
at Purnells near Burnt Corn.
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will
meet at the home of Mrs. G.B. Barnett on Monday afternoon, Aug. 23, at 4:30.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy met at the Masonic
Hall (at Franklin) Saturday afternoon. They had a nice program and the hall
looked quite patriotic with its new flags and red and white roses, chapter
colors. Miss Maybel Simmons gave splendid music and songs on the piano.
AUG. 26, 1915
A “slide” occurred in the deep cut on the G.F. and A.
railroad a few miles northwest of town Tuesday, several laborers being caught
beneath the falling earth from the high embankment. One man suffered a broken
leg and others met with slight injuries.
There were three convictions for felonies during the term of
the Law and Equity Court. One defendant was given a two-year penitentiary
sentence and two received sentences to hard labor for 18 months and six months,
respectively. Fines imposed during the term aggregated about $1,000.
The new steel bridge across Limestone Creek, three miles
northwest of town, has been completed and the earth fills at each approach are
being put in. The new bridge will be opened to the public in the course of a
week or 10 days. Preparations are being made to begin work on the steel bridge
across Flat Creek near the site of the old Graham Bridge which collapsed several
weeks ago.
Mr. L.C. Baggett and family are occupying their cosy new
home in Monvil Park.
Representative James K. Kyser spent a few days in the city
the first of the week.
Mr. Robert L. Coxwell, state examiner of public accounts,
spent Sunday with home folks.
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