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| Dr. Eugene A. Smith |
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 October 1916. Those issues, which were dated Oct. 5,
Oct. 12, Oct. 19 and Oct. 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.
OCT. 5, 1916
Flood Sufferers Doing Good Work: The flood sufferers,
numbering 25 to 30, are doing good work, building an excellent road from Perdue
Hill to Claiborne under the direction of Foreman W.A. Farr.
M. Katz store will be closed next Saturday, Oct. 7, in
observance of Yom Kippur, or the Jewish Thanksgiving.
Peterman Camp W.O.W. will unveil the monument of sovereign
Benj. E. Cook in Puryearville cemetery near Burnt Corn Sunday afternoon, Oct. 15,
at 2:30. Everybody invited, especially all members of W.O.W. and Woodmen
Circle. – L.B. Tidwell, C.C.; R.L. Lewis, Clerk.
Posters have been issued announcing an attractive premium
list for the County Fair to be held in Monroeville on Thursday and Friday, Oct.
19 and 20. The fair is being put on this year under adverse conditions,
therefore let everyone lend a helping hand to make the best showing possible.
The Excel school opened on Mon., Oct. 2, with appropriate
exercises, addresses being made by Superintendent J.A. Barnes, Dr. W.A. Lovett
of Tunnel Springs, and the pastor of the local Christian church. Ninety-three
pupils were present at the opening, and it is confidently predicted that out of
236 of school age in the district 225 will be enrolled during the term. The
faculty consists of Prof. W.S. Nash, principal; Miss Ima Giddens, first
assistant; Miss Lida Cruitt, second assistant; and Miss Jessie Boggan.
OCT. 12, 1916
Dr. Eugene A. Smith of Tuscaloosa, State Geologist, was a
visitor to Monroeville this week. Dr. Smith spent several days in the county
inspecting soil specimens collected during the progress of the soil survey.
Soil Surveyor Howard C. Smith, and his coworker, Mr. Stroud,
have completed the field work of the soil survey of the county and are now
engaged in entering the data secured upon the maps. A booklet containing the
map of the survey together with much valuable information concerning the county
will be issued by the government.
Prof. E.P. Yeldell’s many friends are glad to see him able
to resume his duties as principal of the city school after several week’s
detention at an infirmary.
The Grimes School, District No. 11, opened on Oct. 2 with
Miss Mary J. Lunceford of Montgomery, teacher. She holds a life certificate and
comes to us with excellent recommendations.
Several members of Manistee Chapter O.E.S. attended the
school of instruction held with Jones Mill Chapter on Fri., Oct. 6, by the
Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Alice Goins.
Mr. J.B. Harper of Beatrice was here Saturday attending a
session of the County Board of Education.
Don’t forget that Thursday and Friday of next week, Oct. 19
and 20, are dates appointed for the County Fair.
PINEAPPLE: Dr. Watkins was called to see Mr. R.B. Middleton
who is very ill. He was baptized at his home Tuesday night.
OCT. 19, 1916
County Engineer C.E. Barker made a trip to the west side of
the river the first of the week. He reports about 70 men employed in that
community under the storm relief arrangement, and that good work is being done.
Mr. R.P. Purifoy and family of Snow Hill are welcomed as
citizens of Monroeville. Mr. Purifoy is manager of the Mathison House, formerly
the Patrick House.
The approaching fall term of circuit court promises to be
one of the busiest for many years. The criminal docket is unusually heavy while
a steady stream of new cases in civil action are being filed. The grand jury
will be under the necessity of investigating a number of grave charges.
The county board of revenue has purchased one of the most
approved types of traction engines for use in dressing and maintenance of the
public roads of the county. Investigation has convinced the board that the
tractor as a road implement is not only more satisfactory from the standpoint
of efficiency but in the matter of economy as well.
D.L. Neville, county game warden, has received from the
state game and fish commissioner peremptory instructions to prosecute to the
limit of the law all persons hunting without license or violating any other
provisions of the game and fish laws.
The many friends of the family throughout the county regret
to learn of the death of Miss Cornelia Parker, for many years a resident of
Monroeville, at her home in Anniston on Sept. 24.
OCT. 26, 1916
MONROEVILLE-ATMORE BATTLE TO A DRAW: High School Teams Pull
Off Hot Contest With Even Score: Sports lovers of Monroe County were given a
real treat on last Friday in the football game between the local boys and the
team of the Escambia County High School. The Atmoreites came with the runaway
score of two weeks before fresh in their memory and were more confident of
another easy victory. The home boys with that same score as a thorn in the
flesh had been doing some real work for two weeks and had trained with a
determination to give a good account of themselves.
(The game ended in a 7-7 tie.)
Taking into consideration the unfavorable circumstances with
which the management was confronted, the limited means at its command and the
uncertainty as to whether at all until within a very few days before the
appointed date, the success of the second annual agricultural exhibition and
livestock show by the Monroe County Fair Association on Oct. 19 and 20 was not
only surprising but highly gratifying to all concerned in the development of
the county.
Hallowe’en Party: Ghosts, spooks, goblins and witches too,
all join in this message to you: Come take a stir at the witches brew; taste of
the fortune cake with me; see what your fate for the year will be. Come to
Eliska school house on Hallowe’en to spookiest party ever seen. Admittance 15
cents. Refreshments free. Sat., Oct. 31 at eight o’clock.
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