April 1906 was a busy time for Monroe County
It’s the first Thursday of the month, so you know what that means. It’s time to take a trip down memory lane and review all of interesting things that took place in Monroe County 100 years ago, way back in April 1906.
From the April 6, 1906 edition of The Journal:
Journal Editor Q. Salter wrote, "It is learned from visitors to the court that the town marshal of McWilliams captured a considerable quantity of blind tiger whiskey a few nights ago, which he locked up in the town calaboose [jail]. As soon as this disposition of the contraband became known, it is said that more petty offenses began to be committed than was ever before seen in the town, but the marshal persistently refuses to take the hint."
In the Pineville community news by "Ione," it was reported that "Mr. Tom Smith went to Nadawah Saturday morning. Just after he had started home, he got out and was readjusting the harness when, for some cause, one of the mules plunged forward, throwing him on the ground. The mule then kicked him over the chest and heart. The boy that was with him ran back for assistance. Four physicians attended him, but he was not restored to consciousness until nightfall. He was thought to be in a dying condition until late in the afternoon Monday. He became a little better then but is still dangerously sick."
Later, Q. Salter, wrote "Mr. G.A. Tuthill was up from Claiborne Saturday. He reported a big river and the water still rising. The Steamer Hard Cash was forced to tie up at Claiborne wharf for a day or two for want of fuel, all the wood on yards between that point and Mobile begin swept away."
From the April 12, 1906 edition of The Journal:
A local grand jury was empanelled on April 2, 1906 and members of the jury investigated 99 criminal charges, examined 193 witnesses and returned 56 criminal indictments. Grand jury members also inspected the county’s financial records and inspected the county jail. The grand jury found the county’s books in good order, but asked that the county make repairs to the sewage facilities at the jail.
The Monroeville Bar Association met on April 10 and voted to endorse the Honorable John H. Tyson, then an Associate Justice of the State Supreme Court, in his campaign for the office of Chief Justice of State Supreme Court. (Tyson won the election, replacing Chief Justice Thomas Nicholas McClellan, who died in Feb. 1906.)
From the April 19, 1906 edition of The Journal:
In news about Pineapple R.F.D. No. 1 by "Who’d-a-Thought-It?" it was written that "there is quite a number of men left our community for Georgiana in search of Mr. Luther Ingram, who left his home last Wednesday evening and has not been heard of since."
In the following week’s paper, "Y.A.M." wrote "I read in last week’s Journal that Luther Ingram has disappeared from his home. He has since returned, and it is said that his mind was affected."
Salter also reported that "The Peoples Drug Co. has installed a handsome new soda fountain and will help our people to keep cool during the summer months."
Salter also reported that "The merchants of Monroeville have entered into mutual agreement for early closing of their places of business during the summer months. Beginning on May 1, and continuing until Sept. 1, all stores will be closed at 6:30 p.m., Saturday’s excepted.
In an announcement in that week’s paper the following words were written: "Attention Veterans! The members of George W. Foster Camp United Confederate Veterans are requested to meet in the courthouse, Monroeville, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. Business of importance: Election of delegates to annual reunion at New Orleans, April 25-27. T.J. Emmons, Commander and Thomas S. Wiggins, Adjutant."
In the Xbec community news by "Black-Eyed Boy," it was written that "Mrs. Mary Smith has gone to Mobile to see a doctor. She swallowed a dress pin a few days ago."
The Circuit Court in Monroe County wrapped up its Spring Term on Friday, April 13. Lewis Brown was sentenced to life in prison for murder. Other convictions included convictions for second-degree manslaughter, assault with a weapon, assault and battery, assault and battery with a weapon, violation of the prohibition law, disturbing religious worship, abusive language, trespassing, gaming [gambling] and affray [a nosy brawl or public fight].
From the April 26, 1906 edition of The Journal:
In the Provo community news by "L.E. Phant," it was reported that "We are all glad to know that Mr. Dan Forte, who got lost in the woods while looking for cattle, has safely returned to his home. His disappearance created quite a sensation. For three days, the woods were scouted to no avail, but at last the prodigal returned. This carries us back to little Bo-Peep."
The Monroe County Democratic Convention met in Monroeville on April 18. J.B. Barnett, Esq. was elected as chairman of the Convention’s Executive Committee, and J.F. Gaillard was selected as secretary. The following were elected to the County Executive Committee: A.M. English, L.W. Locklin, C.L. Hybart, J.K. Kyser, S.H. Dailey, D.M. McNeil, J.W. Rutherford, John McDuffie, Calvin Nettles, J.B. Harper, William Owen, Silas Garrett, John Grimes and Jake Griffin.
Well, I guess that’s all that space will allow for this month. Next month, I plan to take a look at the events of May 1906 in Monroe County. Until then, if you get the urge to research the county’s past yourself, take advantage of the Monroe County Library’s excellent selection of old newspapers on micro-film and other resources in its second-floor Genealogy and Alabama rooms. The library’s friendly and courteous staff will be more than happy to get you started.
From the April 6, 1906 edition of The Journal:
Journal Editor Q. Salter wrote, "It is learned from visitors to the court that the town marshal of McWilliams captured a considerable quantity of blind tiger whiskey a few nights ago, which he locked up in the town calaboose [jail]. As soon as this disposition of the contraband became known, it is said that more petty offenses began to be committed than was ever before seen in the town, but the marshal persistently refuses to take the hint."
In the Pineville community news by "Ione," it was reported that "Mr. Tom Smith went to Nadawah Saturday morning. Just after he had started home, he got out and was readjusting the harness when, for some cause, one of the mules plunged forward, throwing him on the ground. The mule then kicked him over the chest and heart. The boy that was with him ran back for assistance. Four physicians attended him, but he was not restored to consciousness until nightfall. He was thought to be in a dying condition until late in the afternoon Monday. He became a little better then but is still dangerously sick."
Later, Q. Salter, wrote "Mr. G.A. Tuthill was up from Claiborne Saturday. He reported a big river and the water still rising. The Steamer Hard Cash was forced to tie up at Claiborne wharf for a day or two for want of fuel, all the wood on yards between that point and Mobile begin swept away."
From the April 12, 1906 edition of The Journal:
A local grand jury was empanelled on April 2, 1906 and members of the jury investigated 99 criminal charges, examined 193 witnesses and returned 56 criminal indictments. Grand jury members also inspected the county’s financial records and inspected the county jail. The grand jury found the county’s books in good order, but asked that the county make repairs to the sewage facilities at the jail.
The Monroeville Bar Association met on April 10 and voted to endorse the Honorable John H. Tyson, then an Associate Justice of the State Supreme Court, in his campaign for the office of Chief Justice of State Supreme Court. (Tyson won the election, replacing Chief Justice Thomas Nicholas McClellan, who died in Feb. 1906.)
From the April 19, 1906 edition of The Journal:
In news about Pineapple R.F.D. No. 1 by "Who’d-a-Thought-It?" it was written that "there is quite a number of men left our community for Georgiana in search of Mr. Luther Ingram, who left his home last Wednesday evening and has not been heard of since."
In the following week’s paper, "Y.A.M." wrote "I read in last week’s Journal that Luther Ingram has disappeared from his home. He has since returned, and it is said that his mind was affected."
Salter also reported that "The Peoples Drug Co. has installed a handsome new soda fountain and will help our people to keep cool during the summer months."
Salter also reported that "The merchants of Monroeville have entered into mutual agreement for early closing of their places of business during the summer months. Beginning on May 1, and continuing until Sept. 1, all stores will be closed at 6:30 p.m., Saturday’s excepted.
In an announcement in that week’s paper the following words were written: "Attention Veterans! The members of George W. Foster Camp United Confederate Veterans are requested to meet in the courthouse, Monroeville, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. Business of importance: Election of delegates to annual reunion at New Orleans, April 25-27. T.J. Emmons, Commander and Thomas S. Wiggins, Adjutant."
In the Xbec community news by "Black-Eyed Boy," it was written that "Mrs. Mary Smith has gone to Mobile to see a doctor. She swallowed a dress pin a few days ago."
The Circuit Court in Monroe County wrapped up its Spring Term on Friday, April 13. Lewis Brown was sentenced to life in prison for murder. Other convictions included convictions for second-degree manslaughter, assault with a weapon, assault and battery, assault and battery with a weapon, violation of the prohibition law, disturbing religious worship, abusive language, trespassing, gaming [gambling] and affray [a nosy brawl or public fight].
From the April 26, 1906 edition of The Journal:
In the Provo community news by "L.E. Phant," it was reported that "We are all glad to know that Mr. Dan Forte, who got lost in the woods while looking for cattle, has safely returned to his home. His disappearance created quite a sensation. For three days, the woods were scouted to no avail, but at last the prodigal returned. This carries us back to little Bo-Peep."
The Monroe County Democratic Convention met in Monroeville on April 18. J.B. Barnett, Esq. was elected as chairman of the Convention’s Executive Committee, and J.F. Gaillard was selected as secretary. The following were elected to the County Executive Committee: A.M. English, L.W. Locklin, C.L. Hybart, J.K. Kyser, S.H. Dailey, D.M. McNeil, J.W. Rutherford, John McDuffie, Calvin Nettles, J.B. Harper, William Owen, Silas Garrett, John Grimes and Jake Griffin.
Well, I guess that’s all that space will allow for this month. Next month, I plan to take a look at the events of May 1906 in Monroe County. Until then, if you get the urge to research the county’s past yourself, take advantage of the Monroe County Library’s excellent selection of old newspapers on micro-film and other resources in its second-floor Genealogy and Alabama rooms. The library’s friendly and courteous staff will be more than happy to get you started.
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