Wednesday, January 23, 2019

100-year-old news highlights from The Evergreen Courant


What follows are 100-year-old news excerpts from the Jan. 22, 1919 edition of The Evergreen Courant newspaper in Conecuh County, Ala. 

Boys Building at Orphanage Destroyed by Fire: The Boys building at the Baptist Orphanage was completely destroyed by fire at noon yesterday. The fire is supposed to have originated from a defect in the furnace in the basement of the building. Great effort was made to save the building, but it was too far gone when help arrived. The boys of the Home showed themselves to be heroes in rescuing those who were in the building and also in bringing out the furniture to the yard. The clothing and some bed lining of the boys were saved.
We are unable to state how much insurance was carried. At the best, the Home will lose thousands of dollars. The school building of the Home burned two years ago.

Dr. L.C. Branscome, editor of the Christian Advocate, will preach at the Methodist church next Sunday morning. Dr. Branscome has been editor of the Advocate for three years and has increased its circulation from 7,000 to 17,000 during this time. He is one of the best editors in the South, and also a preacher of unusual ability. Those who wish to hear a great sermon and come in touch with a great man will hear Dr. Branscome next Sunday morning.

Representative G.W. Salter returned from Montgomery Saturday to spend Sunday with his family. Sunday night he was stricken with influenza and has been confined to his bed since. He hopes to resume his duties in the legislature soon.

Joe Lundy, who has been at Camp Pike for the past six months, returned with his discharge a few days ago. We are glad to have him back as a citizen. Few young men measure larger in good qualities than Joe.

Rev. J.G. Dickinson was not able to fill his appointment Sunday. He had an attack of Hic-Cough that lasted 30 hours and when it ceased, he was too weak to be out of bed.

Eugene Binion has landed at Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Ga., and will be discharged real soon. Happy hearts are looking for his return.

The garage owned by H.W. Dunn has recently changed hands, and is now owned and managed by Jeff Deming. Mr. Deming is one of our best businessmen and we expect for him success in his new possession.

The many friends of Mr. Ashley Johnson were surprised on last Saturday morning when he came in from Mobile and claimed for his bride, Miss Nellie Johnston of Johnstonville, Ala. The happy couple left on train No. 5 for Mobile, their future home. Both parties have a host of friends to bid them “good wishes.” Both being citizens of Conecuh County, and well known in social circles throughout South Alabama, being of highest standing and of the best and most prominent families of Conecuh County.

Miss Emma Hawkins has been quite ill with influenza at the home of her sister in Texas. She has so far recovered that she will return soon to resume her duties in the millinery store.

Mrs. Sam Shoemaker returned Monday from Montgomery after having spent 10 days with home folks.

Rev. D.W. Haskew visits the Agricultural School every Monday morning and his visits are much appreciated by the student body.

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