100 Years Ago – March 19, 1920
LOUISVILLE: The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lee sympathize with them in the serious illness of the daughter, Miss Pauline. - Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Parkes returned home last Friday from Pennsylvania, bringing with them their son Olyn, who had been very ill. We are glad to report he stood the trip fine. - Miss Flora Langley was called from her school duties at Columbia this week by the death of her father. This is the second time within a month that she has been called home on sad missions. - The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. C. Y. Woodward extend them a hearty welcome back home from several years residence in Hattiesburg.
DEATHS: It is with regret that we announce the death of Mr. V. K. Langley, 63, who died Monday at his home in Louisville. His remains were interred in Masonic Cemetery after appropriate services at the Methodist Church, conducted by his pastor, Dr. J. W. Dorman, assisted by Revs. Wills and Watson. Mr. Langley had been an invalid for several years, suffering from that dreaded disease consumption [Tuberculosis]. He had gradually grown weaker the past few months and the end was expected at any time, yet it did not come without sadness to the devoted family who had only recently given up the youngest member of the family who was just in the bloom of young womanhood. Mr. Langley was a life-long member of the Methodist Church, a good neighbor, husband, and father. He was a man who always sought the right in all things and was firm in convictions. He is survived by his devoted wife, one son and five daughters. - Mr. Charlie Rodgers died in Atlanta Tuesday and his remains were brought back to Fearn Springs and buried. He, with his family, went to Atlanta a few months ago. - News reached here yesterday that Mr. John Hubbard, one of Noxubee county’s well-known citizens, died a few days ago. - On the 4th of March, 1920 the sweet little spirit of Willie B, the beautiful baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wallace, was carried away to the skies. She was born Feb. 24, 1920. The funeral service was held at the home by Rev. J. H. Gunn and the little remains were laid tenderly to rest in the Baptist cemetery. - Mrs. Sallie Robinson, wife of the late W. W. Robinson, died from bronchial pneumonia at her home in Noxapater March 10th. Mrs. Robinson was 74 years old and had been in failing health for some time. She is survived by three sons, three sisters and one brother.
MARRIAGES: Mr. Eugene Robinson and Miss Julia Sharp Montgomery were married in Yazoo City on the afternoon of 9th. The groom is the son of Mr. J. M. Robinson of our city and one of the most moral and upright young men, who holds a splendid position in his adopted town, Belzoni. The Yazoo City Herald has the following comments: Tuesday evening the friends of Miss Julia Sharp Montgomery were given a surprise by learning that the wedding which was to have taken place on Wednesday had been moved forward one day. She, with a few very close friends and only immediate family, were present as Rev. L. L. Spencer of the Baptist church read the ceremony that joined together the lives of Miss Montgomery and Mr. Eugene Robinson. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Montgomery. Although still a girl, she was among the first to volunteer when the call for help in the office of the War Department at Washington.
NOXAPATER: The many friends of Miss Elma Hickman are glad to welcome her home after finishing her school in Neshoba county. - Born, to Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Clowers, on the 8th, a fine girl. - The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Strickland on the 4th and left them in possession of a fine girl.
75 Years Ago – March 9, 1945
DEATHS: One of the oldest neighbors of Macedonia community, Mr. Freeman Sharp, passed away last Friday night, March 2nd. Death came unexpectedly, caused by bronchial asthma, a problem he had for many years. A native of Winston county, he was born August 31, 1879 near Noxapater, but moved to Louisville, with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John F. Sharp at the age of two. In November 1902, he was married to Miss Marie Anne Triplett, and they were blessed with four children. Funeral services were held Monday at 1st Baptist Church, with burial in Masonic cemetery. He always had a smile for everyone, and was a fine Christian man. He is survived by three sons, one daughter, three sisters, and one brother. - Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie Lou Carter, 51, were held March 3 at Calvary Baptist church with burial in the church cemetery. Death came March 2 at the family home in Calvary after suffering many months with cancer. A native of Winston county, Miss Nannie Lou Boswell married Brooks E. Carter July 20, 1919, and to them was born a daughter. She is survived by her husband and daughter, her mother, two brothers and three sisters. - Death came to Mrs. Charley Carter at the family residence March 7, after an illness of long duration. Funeral services were held at Flower Ridge Church March 8th with burial in the church cemetery. The former Nannie Lee Brown is survived by three daughters, four sons, and one brother, Bob Brown of Gadsden, Ala.
LOUISVILLE: Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Dubard and family were called to Water Valley by the death of her father, Mr. Phillip A. Johnson, 85, who died at his farm nearby Monday - Miss Lucille Stubbs returned home Monday from Indianapolis where she visited her sister, Mrs. G. K. Bryant for three weeks.
WEDDINGS: Miss Katherine Callahan, daughter of Mrs. C. N. Callahan of Philadelphia, became the bride of Seabee 1st Class Joe Chapman, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Chapman of Louisville, March 1, Rev. W. L. Day officiating. - Ensign Ruby Lurlene Parker, USNA, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Parker of Louisville, became the bride of Earl Ford Fortenberry, Pharmacist Mate 1st Class USNR, son of Mrs. Thomas B. Fortenberry and the late Mr. Fortenberry of Columbia, Miss. Feb. 9th, Chevy Chase Baptist Church, Washington, D. C. In absence of her father, the bride was given away by her commanding officer, Rear Admiral Arthur G. Robinson. U.S.N.
NOXAPATER: Mrs. J. F. Webb has returned from Saucier, where she was called because of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Saucier, who is now improving. - Marshal J. M. Kirkpatrick, who has been confined to his room by illness for several months, was on the streets Monday.
