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| Grave of John A. Marshall in Texas. |
The Monroe Journal newspaper in Monroeville, Ala., under the
direction of editor and proprietor Q. Salter, published five editions 110 years
ago during the month of May 1906. Those issues, which were dated May 3, May 10,
May 17, May 24 and May 31, 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.
MAY 3, 1906
The reunion of Confederate veterans at New Orleans last week
is pronounced a great success. The Picayune estimates the number of attendants
from outside the city at 43,000. The next reunion will be held at Richmond, Va.
Mr. J.L. Marshall is at home from the Veterans reunion at
New Orleans. He says the reunion was a great success.
Mrs. Sarah Seymour and daughter, Miss Mary, attended the
Confederate Veterans reunion at New Orleans last week.
Capt. A.H. Johnson of Franklin passed through Monroeville
Sunday on his return from the reunion of Confederate Veterans at New Orleans.
Hon. Emmet O’Neal, candidate for Lieutenant Governor,
stopped over in Monroeville for a few hours between trains on Tuesday and met
quite a number of our citizens.
PINEVILLE: Mrs. Howard Lee of Castleberry is visiting at the
home of her father, Dr. G.G. Stallworth.
AXLE: Rev. A.J. Lambert preached a very interesting sermon,
which was enjoyed by all present.
POPLAR SPRINGS: We are sorry to learn that Mr. Less Biggs of
Maros had the misfortune to lose one of his feet while at work on the log train
a few days ago.
JONES MILLS: Several families around here were fortunate
enough to enjoy a mess of fish through the efforts of W.H. Tucker, D. Roberts
and J.A. Turner, who spent two days fishing last week.
BUENA VISTA: Mrs. C. Middleton stumbled over a brick in her
hen house and sustained painful injuries to her face and hands. Under the
skillful treatment of Dr. Jas. Stallworth her wounds are rapidly healing. Mrs.
Middleton has never been confined to her room.
CHESTNUT: Mr. Joe Daley’s house caught on fire last week,
but they succeeded in putting out the fire before it did any serious damage.
McWILLIAMS: Dr. Tenant McWilliams visits our town very
often.
PINEAPPLE R.F.D. NO. 1: There was a large crowd attended
Sunday school at Mt. Pleasant Sunday.
MAY 10, 1906
Capt. Charlie Johnson, the veteran steamboatman, passed
through Monroeville Monday en route to River Ridge to spend a few days with his
family.
Major James T. Beck, probate judge of Wilcox County, died at
an infirmary in Selma on Monday, where he had been under medical treatment for
several weeks. Judge Beck was one of the most popular men in his county and had
held the office of probate judge for several terms.
The election for Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of
Monroeville on Monday last was a warm number. J.W. Fore was re-elected Mayor
and H.C. DuBose, J.I. Watson and J.B. Barnett elected Councilmen.
McNEIL: Messrs. N.A. McNeil and W.S. Gay are putting in a
big saw and shingle mill. A few more buildings having been erected.
CHESTNUT: The drought we have had for several weeks was
broken last Friday by a fine rain accompanied by wind and hail. No damage done
except on low lands.
PINEVILLE: Miss Eunice Stallworth’s school at Nadawah closed
Friday. She will enjoy vacation now at her lovely home.
PROVO: Well, our school will close here Thursday. We are
sorry to have our little teacher leave us, would be glad to have her another
session.
Mr. T.F. Mashburn of Flomaton is calling on our little
school ma’am again this week.
WAIT AND DREWRY: Children’s day exercises in the Drewry
Sunday school will be held on next Sabbath, May 13, at 10 o’clock in the
church.
Capt. Thomas S. Wiggins spent a few days on his Flat Creek
plantation last week.
Capt. F.M. Jones is still quite feeble, though better than
for several weeks.
Capt. W.S. Wiggins and Mrs. Wiggins spent a few days in
Mobile last week.
Mr. J.H. Johnston of Albertville, Marshall County, is now
with the Peoples Drug Co. in the capacity of pharmacist.
MAY 17, 1906
Fred L. Hancock, under indictment for the murder of Prof.
Jesse Troutman in Escambia County, about 18 months ago, broke jail at Brewton
and made good his escape on Wednesday night of last week. Hancock was tried at
the recent term of the Escambia circuit court, but the jury failed to agree and
he was bound over.
WILKERSONVILLE: Mr. Ed Austen of Awin was pranking with a
pistol and shot a hole through his hand.
Messrs. Clayton and Gantt of Pine Apple visited the base
ball near Bone Hill Saturday.
G.A. Fountain of Fork has been appointed Notary Public,
ex-officio Justice of the Peace for Beat 10.
XBEC: The weather is fine, and the corn is looking very well
in this section. Cotton don’t seem to be doing so well.
MANISTEE: Our town seems to be on a boom judging from the
building that is being done.
JONES MILL: Dr. Busey and Miss Mary Shivers were married last
Sunday afternoon at Manistee by Mr. Galloway, the Justice of the Peace, and the
Dr.’s many friends were quite surprised.
Dr. S.B. McMillan of Jones Mill was among Monroeville
friends Friday.
Judge I.B. Slaughter was confined to his room with sickness
the first of the week.
Dr. R.A. Smith was down from Nadawah last week on a
professional visit.
MAY 24, 1906
The Journal tenders congratulations to Capt. J.F. Foster,
editor of The Wilcox Banner, on his appointment as probate judge of Wilcox
County, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge James T. Beck.
Drs. Clarence Jones of Camden, A.G. Stacey of Activity, John
J. Dailey of Tunnel Springs, E.G. Burson of Furman and Dr. Farish of Wilcox
were before the Board of Censors of the Monroe County Medical Society this week
undergoing examination for license to practice medicine. Dr. Jones has been in
the quarantine service in Mexican waters for a year past. The other young
gentlemen were recently graduated from the Alabama Medical College.
The following cases appealed from the Monroe circuit court have
been passed upon by the supreme court during the term:
George Untriner, murder in second degree, reversed and
remanded:
Frank Coker, murder, affirmed;
Tom Snider, murder, reversed and remanded;
Andrew Rogers, murder, affirmed;
Sonny Coker, rape, affirmed. In this case, the penalty was
fixed by the jury at death by hanging. It is said that admissions made by
prosecutrix since the trial confirms belief that the conviction was secured on
false testimony. The case will probably be appealed to the pardon board.
CHESTNUT: Messrs. B.C. Dawson, H.L., Mack and J.W. Dailey,
and L.D. and W.M. Hestle made a business trip to Camden last week.
MONDAY: Our friend, H.W. Boulware of Repton was a pleasant
caller here the first of the week.
PINEAPPLE R.F.D. NO. 1: Rev. F.M. Fletcher filled his
regular appointment Sunday at Mt. Pleasant. There was a large congregation
attended.
MAY 31, 1906
McWILLIAMS: About 25 or 30 from here attended the memorial
services held at Indian Springs church on Saturday before the third Sunday in
May. We will always praise the good people who compose the church.
POPLAR SPRINGS: Rev. G.W. McRae, our esteemed pastor, has
changed his regular appointment here from the first to the second Sunday in
each month, and has also sold his home in Atmore and moved his family to Grove
Hill, Clarke County.
There will be an ice cream supper and box party given at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Griffin on Thursday night, June 7, for the purpose of
buying an organ for the Excel Baptist Church.
Death of John A. Marshall: The many friends of the family in
your county will learn with deep regret of the death of John A. Marshall at
Appleby, Nacogdochese County, Texas, May 7, 1906.
Mr. Marshall was a native of Monroe County and spent his
youth and young manhood there.
Serving during the Civil War in Co. H, 2nd
Alabama Cavalry, James H. McCreary, captain.
After the close of the war, Mr. Marshall moved to Panola
County, Texas, but later moved to Nacogdochese County, where he lived until his
death.
(Signed) MOLLIE (MIMS) RICHARDSON
Nacogdochese, Texas
WILKINSONVILLE: Rev. M.E. Grant filled his regular
appointment at the Methodist church last Sunday, but the congregation was quite
small on account of rain.
JONES MILL: The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williamson of
Beatrice died at the home of his brother May 19th and was buried at
Hickory Flat church yard.
MANISTEE: Mr. W.A. Mooney, the efficient photographer of
Excel, was in town last week.
Rev. J.B. Kilpatrick filled his regular appointment at
Pleasant Hill Sunday.
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