Political announcements big news in 1906 Journals
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 March 1906.
From the March 1, 1906 edition of The Journal:
Two men, both Democrats, announced their intentions to run for state offices. Oscar O. Bayles, a Monroeville attorney, who served as a state representative from 1898-99, announced his candidacy for state senator.
John McDuffie, a 23-year-old graduate of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute in Auburn, announced that he would run as Monroe County’s representative in the state general assembly. McDuffie’s announcement was accompanied by a photo, a rarity in editions of The Journal 100 years ago.
"The Jackson South Alabamian (newspaper) came to us last week in an 8-page, all home printed form, a power press and gasoline engine having been lately installed. The Journal congratulates Editor Colley upon this evidence of prosperity."
In the Buena Vista community news by "Faith Carey" it was reported: "While taking a pleasant walk down that portion of Broad Street which borders on Cotton Wharf, were we invited by our two affable little merchants, Messrs. J. Foster and Ollie Finklea, to look at their beautiful stocks of new goods. Oh, the lovely dress patterns and the terrible French names for the new goods!"
This edition of The Journal also included an obituary for Capt. C.W. Locklin, a riverboat captain from Claiborne, who transported troops and munitions between Mobile and Montgomery during the Civil War.
From the March 8, 1906 edition of The Journal:
"For Sale! A pair of trained fox and cat dogs, two and a half and three years old cheap. If you want these, write quick to Dr. H.C. Fountain, Burnt Corn, Ala."
"Mr. J.C. Griffin was up from Excel Monday. Mr. Griffin butchered a ‘shoat’ a few days ago that tipped the beam at 432 net." A shoat is a young, weaned pig.
"Miss Jennie Faulk has returned home after spending a week in St. Louis selecting her magnificent steel of spring hats and millinery novelties. Miss Callie Faulk is also in the store and no effort will be spared to taste and gratify the desire of customers."
From the March 15, 1906 edition of The Journal:
In the "Monday" community news, it was reported "All his neighbors and friends are glad of the release of Mr. Frank Watson of Jeddo, who accidentally shot and killed his uncle a few weeks ago."
In news about Monroeville, it was reported that "Mr. R.L. Kennedy now has charge of the local telephone exchange. He will put the lines in good shape and endeavor to give satisfactory service. The central office is located in the Misses Patrick’s millinery story (located on the east side of the downtown square in Monroeville)."
"Mr. C.E. Carter, the popular hotel man of Manistee, was in to see us Tuesday."
In the McGill community news, it was reported that "the friends and relatives of Miss Jenny King will be shocked to learn that she was painfully and seriously burned last week. The occurrence is made doubly sad from the fact that Miss King had but recently been summoned from her studies at the Academy of Visitation at Spring Hill to the bedside of her mother and was also at the time, an invalid herself from the effects of a fall received a short time before."
From the March 22, 1906 edition of The Journal:
In the Jones Mill community news, it was reported that "Mr. Lonnie Sims began his duties on the Rural Free Delivery mail route with Jones Mill as distributing point, March 15th, much to the satisfaction and convenience of the citizens."
"Another rural free delivery mail route has been established in this county, designated as R.F.D. No. 2. It runs from Snider on the Manistee and Repton railroad and serves an extensive territory around Jones Mill. Several post offices in the neighborhood have been discontinued."
In the "Activity" community news by "Bob," is was written that "there seems to be a lot of whiskey used on church days. We need the law enforced a little more. I hope to see the day come when it will be a violation of the law for suck ‘stuff’ to be shipped to depots in prohibition counties."
From the March 29, 1906 edition of The Journal:
"Late reports from the bedside of Miss King, who was painfully burnt three weeks since, state improvement is very slow."
"Dr. A.B. Coxwell, who has been attending lectures at the Alabama Medical College, Mobile, is at home for vacation."
"The Spring term of the Monroe Circuit Court will convene next Monday, April 2. Judge Lackland hopes to partially clear the docket at this term of court."
"The Monroe County Medical Society will hold its annual meeting in Monroeville on Wednesday, April 4. A full attendance and an interesting session is expected by the medicoes."
In the McWilliams community news by "Guess," it was reported that "the Brantley brothers are in their new house. It looks rather lonesome for them. Seems that some girl or girls might be enticed to take up permanent abode in that pretty home."
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 April 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 March 1, 1906 edition of The Journal:
Two men, both Democrats, announced their intentions to run for state offices. Oscar O. Bayles, a Monroeville attorney, who served as a state representative from 1898-99, announced his candidacy for state senator.
John McDuffie, a 23-year-old graduate of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute in Auburn, announced that he would run as Monroe County’s representative in the state general assembly. McDuffie’s announcement was accompanied by a photo, a rarity in editions of The Journal 100 years ago.
"The Jackson South Alabamian (newspaper) came to us last week in an 8-page, all home printed form, a power press and gasoline engine having been lately installed. The Journal congratulates Editor Colley upon this evidence of prosperity."
In the Buena Vista community news by "Faith Carey" it was reported: "While taking a pleasant walk down that portion of Broad Street which borders on Cotton Wharf, were we invited by our two affable little merchants, Messrs. J. Foster and Ollie Finklea, to look at their beautiful stocks of new goods. Oh, the lovely dress patterns and the terrible French names for the new goods!"
This edition of The Journal also included an obituary for Capt. C.W. Locklin, a riverboat captain from Claiborne, who transported troops and munitions between Mobile and Montgomery during the Civil War.
From the March 8, 1906 edition of The Journal:
"For Sale! A pair of trained fox and cat dogs, two and a half and three years old cheap. If you want these, write quick to Dr. H.C. Fountain, Burnt Corn, Ala."
"Mr. J.C. Griffin was up from Excel Monday. Mr. Griffin butchered a ‘shoat’ a few days ago that tipped the beam at 432 net." A shoat is a young, weaned pig.
"Miss Jennie Faulk has returned home after spending a week in St. Louis selecting her magnificent steel of spring hats and millinery novelties. Miss Callie Faulk is also in the store and no effort will be spared to taste and gratify the desire of customers."
From the March 15, 1906 edition of The Journal:
In the "Monday" community news, it was reported "All his neighbors and friends are glad of the release of Mr. Frank Watson of Jeddo, who accidentally shot and killed his uncle a few weeks ago."
In news about Monroeville, it was reported that "Mr. R.L. Kennedy now has charge of the local telephone exchange. He will put the lines in good shape and endeavor to give satisfactory service. The central office is located in the Misses Patrick’s millinery story (located on the east side of the downtown square in Monroeville)."
"Mr. C.E. Carter, the popular hotel man of Manistee, was in to see us Tuesday."
In the McGill community news, it was reported that "the friends and relatives of Miss Jenny King will be shocked to learn that she was painfully and seriously burned last week. The occurrence is made doubly sad from the fact that Miss King had but recently been summoned from her studies at the Academy of Visitation at Spring Hill to the bedside of her mother and was also at the time, an invalid herself from the effects of a fall received a short time before."
From the March 22, 1906 edition of The Journal:
In the Jones Mill community news, it was reported that "Mr. Lonnie Sims began his duties on the Rural Free Delivery mail route with Jones Mill as distributing point, March 15th, much to the satisfaction and convenience of the citizens."
"Another rural free delivery mail route has been established in this county, designated as R.F.D. No. 2. It runs from Snider on the Manistee and Repton railroad and serves an extensive territory around Jones Mill. Several post offices in the neighborhood have been discontinued."
In the "Activity" community news by "Bob," is was written that "there seems to be a lot of whiskey used on church days. We need the law enforced a little more. I hope to see the day come when it will be a violation of the law for suck ‘stuff’ to be shipped to depots in prohibition counties."
From the March 29, 1906 edition of The Journal:
"Late reports from the bedside of Miss King, who was painfully burnt three weeks since, state improvement is very slow."
"Dr. A.B. Coxwell, who has been attending lectures at the Alabama Medical College, Mobile, is at home for vacation."
"The Spring term of the Monroe Circuit Court will convene next Monday, April 2. Judge Lackland hopes to partially clear the docket at this term of court."
"The Monroe County Medical Society will hold its annual meeting in Monroeville on Wednesday, April 4. A full attendance and an interesting session is expected by the medicoes."
In the McWilliams community news by "Guess," it was reported that "the Brantley brothers are in their new house. It looks rather lonesome for them. Seems that some girl or girls might be enticed to take up permanent abode in that pretty home."
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 April 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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