The Monroe Journal newspaper in
Monroeville, Ala., under the direction of editor and proprietor Q. Salter,
published four editions 110 years ago during the month of October 1906. Those
issues, which were dated Oct. 4, Oct. 11, Oct. 18 and Oct. 25, 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. 4, 1906
Crops Damaged by the Storm: In common with other sections of
the Gulf States, Monroe County came in for her share of the tropical storm
which swept over this region last week. While the damage to crops and forests
has been great, fortunately no lives were lost so far as known. The storm was
characterized by winds of great force and velocity and a heavy and almost
incessant downpour of rain for many hours.
PASSENGER TRAIN DITCHED: The southbound passenger train on the
Southern Alabama division of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad ran into a
washout just north of Monroe Station at noon last Thursday, and ditched. The
engine and tender were thrown down the embankment and turned over. The baggage and
smoking cars were jammed in the ditch while the passenger coach remained on the
track.
The engineer, Capt. H.H. Jeannette was fatally scalded and
the fireman severely burned. Capt. Jeannette was brought to Monroeville as
quickly as possible and given prompt medical attention. He lingered in great
pain until Tuesday night when death came to his relief.
Capt. Jeannettte was about 50 years old and had been in the
employ of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co. for 25 years or more. The
body was shipped to Pensacola today for interment, accompanied by a delegation
from the local lodges Knights of Pythias.
Messrs. J.K. Kyser of Burnt Corn, J.C. Griffin of Excel,
John McDuffie of River Ridge and Dr. D.R. Nettles of Peterman were visitors to
the county capital Monday. They all related kindred stories of the havoc
wrought by the storm in their respective communities.
OCT. 11, 1906
The Journal has interviewed citizens from all sections of
the county in attendance on the present term of court, and it appears that the
injury done to crops by the recent storm was not overestimated by first
reports. In some neighborhoods the crops of both cotton and corn along river
and creek bottoms will be a total loss; on uplands damage was not so great, and
a considerable portion will be saved.
GOODWAY: A terrific wind and rainstorm passed this and
surrounding neighborhoods on the night of the 26th and 27th,
causing much destruction and damaging cotton and corn to a large extent; the
roads in places were completely blockaded with fallen timber. It is said to be
the worst cyclone witnessed in this section in years.
PINEVILLE: Although the tropical storm spent its fury south
of here, the touch of it which we had almost entirely demolished the crops, and
the continued rains since have hindered the farmers in getting what remained.
CHESTNUT: For the past two weeks, the sun has failed to
shine. Dark cloudy days with high winds and heavy rains have made it very
discouraging to the farmers. They have suffered great loss, timber blown down,
gardens damaged and the beautiful umbrella plant, which adorned our homes are
nearly all blown down. The crops are badly damaged, cotton being blown out and
much of it washed away.
OCT. 18, 1906
MANISTEE: Our town is quiet since the storm. There was no
great loss sustained through this section, except cotton, there was quite a lot
of cotton in the fields which was somewhat damaged. Some of our farmers are
about through picking while others are in a rush.
Miss Jeannie K. Burns, who is teaching at the Grimes school
house, visited her sister, Mrs. L.N. Lambert at Perdue Hill Saturday and
Sunday.
We have a new postmaster at this place, Mr. Braxton Hobdy.
Mr. Hobdy has been assistant for Dr. Harper, the former postmaster, for quite a
while.
Our town is still on the boom, new houses continue to go up.
The new Methodist church is near completion, and we are looking forward to the building
of a new Masonic Hall on north highway which we hope to see erected in the near
future.
McWILLIAMS: Mr. Dave Maxwell brought his new wife home on
the 11th. They will occupy the hotel.
PINEVILLE: There has been considerable sickness caused by
dampness, cold and malaria.
Dr. W.C. Farrish of Camden was in our neighborhood last week
engaged in the practice of his profession. He is to come again and do more
work.
The Monroe County Medical Society held its annual session in
Monroeville on Wednesday of last week with a very good attendance of members.
BUENA VISTA: Miss Mabel McWilliams of Camden began her
duties as teacher of the Buena Vista school last Monday.
OCT. 25, 1906
Miss Callie Faulk is with the home folks, her school at
Franklin having closed a few days ago.
Confederate soldiers and widows of soldiers will receive
from the state this year a total of $473,250, the largest sum ever expended by
the state for this purpose.
Each pensioner on the roll will receive the maximum limit
authorized by the present law for the several classes, that is to say, for
pensioners of the first class, $60; second class, $50; third class, $40; and
fourth class, $30.
In Monroe County, there are six pensioners of the first
class, three of the second class and one of the third and 181 of the fourth
class and those beneficiaries will receive the aggregate sum of $5,980.
The fall term of circuit court adjourned on Saturday morning
last, after two busy weeks. Judge Lackland and Solicitor Gray left on the noon
train for Grove Hill, where court is now in session.
CHESTNUT: Dr. Jim Hestle left a few days ago for Atlanta,
where he will enter college and take up his profession, dentistry.
Dr. R.A. Smith of Nadawah was at the county capital the
first of the week.
D.K. Smith is taking in the Alabama Agricultural Fair at
Montgomery this week.
Dr. T.M. McMillan was called to Finchburg Monday on
professional business.
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