100 Years Ago – April 2, 1920
LOUISVILLE: Mrs. R. A. Cody had the misfortune to be thrown from a buggy a few days ago and suffered a broken arm. We trust she may soon recover. - Mr. and Mrs. Tally Lee and friend Miss Mashburn of Ethel were the delightful guests of Mrs. Laura Dempsey Monday and Tuesday. - The relatives and friends of Mrs. D. L. Fair are more than glad to have her at home once more after spending several weeks in Ashville. She is looking in the best of health. - Our city welcomes the Messrs. Legan and their families, as citizens. The Messrs. Legan are owners and managers of the big Legan & McClure Lumber Company who bought out the Estes Lumber Co. recently. They are preparing to enlarge this already big plant.
DEATHS: Mr. Barney T. Johnson died at his room on Columbus Ave. last Friday night after a few hours illness. He had complained of not feeling well for a day or two, but his friends did not think his condition was serious. He had a room at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dunn, where he lived alone. He had gone to his room in the afternoon. Mr. Dunn came home at 6 o’clock and went to his room, where he found Mr. Johnson on the floor, face down, and suffering with convulsions. Physicians were summoned at once and all that could be done was administered. The physician tells us that he thinks he died from apoplexy. A native of Winston county, he was the only son of Capt. Brad and Mrs. Nannie Johnson, both deceased and he was in his 52nd year. He lost his wife soon after the birth of their second child several years ago, and he seemed to have lost his interest in life, and had lived a secluded and apparently an unhappy life. His remains were laid away in Masonic cemetery the following day. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church by Rev. J. E. Wills, assisted by Rev. J. O. Watson. He leaves behind his two children, twelve-year-old son and nine-year-old daughter, and four sisters. - News just reached here that Mr. Robt. L. Webb died at his home in Laurel Wednesday night and will be buried at Ackerman today Friday. Mr. Webb was a former citizen of our county. He was a good man. - The remains of Mrs. Sallie Taggart were brought here last Saturday from Philadelphia and buried, she having died at the home of her daughter there on Friday. Mrs. Taggart was a life-long citizen of our county until a few years ago. She was a good woman and leaves one son, Mr. M. O Taggart and two daughters.
PERKINSVILLE: Misses Nannie Sullivan and Marie Chappell spent the week end with home folks. They were accompanied by the former’s sister, Miss Gussie Sullivan, to Louisville where she will spend the week. - Miss Katie Mary Triplett who is attending school at Mathison is visiting home folks. - Mrs. M. E. Chappell who has been visiting her brother, Mr. J. B. Sullivan, is at home again. - Mrs. J. W. Haggard, who has been ill for some time, is still not improving. - School will close April 2nd. School has been a success and the teacher will be missed very much.
MARRIAGES: On March 31st, at the Baptist parsonage, Rev. J. E. Wills officiating, Mr. W. K. Bennett and Miss Era Bowie. The bride is one of our accomplished young ladies and the groom is an energetic, high-toned young man. We wish them a long and happy life. - On March 29th at the Baptist parsonage, Rev. J. E. Wills officiating, Mr. Sam Griffith and Miss Pauline Hathorn. The bride is the charming daughter of Mr. J. M. Hathorn and the groom is a popular young man. We extend best wishes to the happy couple.
NOXAPATER: Mesdames S. D. Lawrence and C. A. Jones of Rocky Hill vicinity were visitors in town Saturday. - Ervin Estes of the Tunica Bank spent a few days with his mother, Mrs. Mary Estes, the past week. - Mrs. Carroll Cooper of Deemer was a guest of her mother, Mrs. Estes, Friday of the past week. - Mr. and Mrs. Thos. G. Hopkins made a trip to Jackson latter part of the past week where the latter is taking treatment in a sanitarium.
75 Years Ago – March 23, 1945
FRONT PAGE: Pvt. Vernon E. Lloyd, infantryman, gave his life in battle in Germany March 9, 1945, according to correspondence from the Federal Government.
DEATHS: Mrs. Gertrude Yarbrough Ingram, 47, passed away at her home in Liberty community after a lingering illness Friday, March 16. Born and reared in the Liberty community, she was married to Frank R. Ingram. She is survived by her husband, one son James Frank U. S. Navy, and two sisters. Services were held a Liberty Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. - Funeral services were held for Mrs. Margaret M. Kinard, 69, at Betheden Lutheran Church March 21, one day after her passing from a stroke, Rev. Charles Irwin conducting the services. A Winston county native, Miss Margaret Lindsey married T. W. Kinard, Dec. 27, 1894. She is survived by her husband, one sister and two brothers.
LOUISVILLE: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Garrigues and daughters and Mrs. Tom Crawford and little son Gaines came down from Mathiston for a Sunday visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Garrigues. - Mrs. Norwood McWhirter and children returned to Ackerman after a two-weeks visit with Mr. and Mrs. R. G. McWhirter. - Miss Bobbye Lee Mitchell and Miss Margaret Yarbrough were guests of friends in Memphis over the week end.
WEDDINGS: In a lovely ceremony Sunday, March 8, at 2:30, Miss Joyce Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Robinson of Hattiesburg, and Captain Henry McGraw, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rhodeham E. McGraw of Louisville were joined in marriage at Main Street Baptist Church, Hattiesburg, Rev. John E. Barnes officiating.
NOXAPATER: Miss Gloria Parker of Louisville spent the week end here with her grandmother, Mrs. Mattie Estes. - Mr. and Mrs. Bunch of Mobile were guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kirkpatrick over the past week end. - Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Tucker made a visit to their former home in Learned the first of the week.
