100 Years Ago – JUNE 11, 1920 LOUISVILLE: Walter Spiva arrived home from Virginia Thursday, where he has been in school the past winter. - Mrs. J. P. Cagle left last week for the delta, where she will spend several weeks visiting her children. - Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Webster were delighted to have their sons G. B. and Thomas Webster with them for a few days this week. - Miss Maria Wood Power arrived home last week from Columbus where she graduated with high honors the week before at The Mississippi Woman’s College. - We regret to learn of the serious illness of Mrs. Mary Metts, one of our community’s oldest and most highly respected ladies, and trust that her condition may soon be improved. - Mr. Lester H. Stubblefield’s many friends are glad to see him home from a few months’ stay at McGee Sanatorium. His physical condition is greatly improved. - Messrs. H. I. and J. B. Quinn, recently of Philadelphia, have purchased the Louisville Garage, and are now operating same. BARN BURNS: Our good friend Mr. J. N. Ivy of northeastern portion of our county was a caller yesterday and informed us that the barn and corn crib of Will Lindsey, one of his neighbors, was burned down Sunday afternoon. The family was away from home at the time, and some of the neighbors reached the fire in time to save a few bushels of corn and the vehicles that were under the shed. It is not known what set it on fire. HINZE: This beautiful sunshine is certainly welcomed by the farmers. - The cream supper was largely attended Saturday evening. - We wish that everyone who thinks it isn’t right for a woman to preach, could have heard Mrs. Keen’s sermon on last Sunday. We believe that everyone would have been convinced that it is right. - Mr. and Mrs. Baily of Zama attended services here Sunday last. - G. W. Hinze and sons made a trip to Louisville Monday. DEATHS: We regret to announce the death of one of our oldest and best-known citizens, Mr. J. H. (Joe) Ming, who died at the home of his son, east of town, on the 1st inst. He suffered death for a week before he died. He was in his 72nd year, but as lively as if he was 10 years younger. Nothing was ever too hard for him to do for his grandchildren. He was a clever, good man who had many friends. - We extend deep sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Turner, who had the great misfortune to lose their little babe by death a few days ago. MARRIAGES: Cards have been received here announcing the marriage of Mr. Henry Floyd Kennedy of Highpoint and Miss Elizabeth Sayer at Chester, N. Y., on June 5th. Mr. Kennedy is one of Highpoint’s popular young men who not only went across, but “went over the top” in the world war. We suppose Henry met his bride while waiting for his discharge in New York, the culmination of which happened on the 5th inst. We extend best wishes to him and his fair bride. - A quiet home wedding was consummated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pennington, on Columbus, Ave. Thursday morning, 8 o’clock, when Mr. E. L. Stringer and Miss Mary Williams were united in holy wedlock, Dr. Dorman officiating. Mr. Stringer is a popular employee of the G. M. & N. Railroad Co., and his charming bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Williams, and has been a saleslady at the Howard Drug Co. for several months. FEARN SPRINGS: The farmers of this community are progressing nicely with their work. - We regret to learn of the illness of Mrs. B. J. Ferguson who is now in a hospital at Meridian, but is getting along nicely. - Mr. and Mrs. Bill J. Sullivan spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sullivan and family. - Miss Ethel Sullivan left Monday for A. & M. College to attend the normal. - Mr. W. A. Goodin made a business trip to Macon this week. 75 Years Ago – May 18, 1945 DEATHS: Mr. James C. Miller, 85, passed away at his home May 10, in the Calvary community, after a lingering illness of several months. Funeral services were held Friday at Shiloh Baptist Church with burial at the church cemetery. Born in Alabama, he was a long-time resident of Winston county. His wife preceded him two years ago. He is survived by four sons, four daughters and a brother, William Miller. - Funeral services for Mrs. J. T. Yates, 82, were conducted at Noxapater Baptist Church May 16, with burial in Noxapater cemetery. Mrs. Amanda A. Yates died from complications of old age. May 15, at the home of her son Willie Yates in Hazelhurst. Her husband, Janus Tom Yates preceded her by 48 years. They married in 1893. Born as Amanda A. Bell in Hickory, both her parents died during the Civil Way. Mr. and Mrs. William Pope, no kin to the family, took her into their home in Neshoba county and raised her as their own. She is survived by two sons, 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Chadwick, formerly of Louisville, will be celebrating their Golden Anniversary on May 23 at their home in Maben. They have nine children living, and 28 grandchildren. [The article included a photograph of the couple.] LOUISVILLE: Ray, Jean, and Betty Ruth Hancock are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ray, while their mother is in Memphis for a medical checkup. - Mrs. R. L. Byrd and children Robert and Roland of Brookhaven were recent visitors of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts and other relatives. - Mrs. Bol Jones and son of Waynesboro are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hinze and other relatives. WEDDINGS: William A. Eaves, aviation mechanist mate second class, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Eaves of Louisville, and his bride Dulcie Compton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Compton, were married at the home of the bride’s parents Sunday, March 11, in Sheldon, Washington, Rev. Eads performing the ceremony. - Rev. and Mrs. W. R. Storment announce the marriage of their daughter, Flavia Park to Lt. Cecil Allen, Commander, U. S. N. in the chapel of the Naval Air Base, Patuxent River, Maryland, April 14. - Mrs. B. E. Stubbs announces the marriage of her daughter, Miss Lucille, to Capt. J. D. Williams at the Stubbs home on May 10. NOXAPATER: Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Woodruff and children of Route 3 visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Johnson the past Sunday. - Mrs. Addie Wooten, who has been on the sick list, is reported recuperating. - Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Early and children of Quitman and Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Early of Desoto visited Mrs. Paul Early and baby in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Kirkpatrick Sunday afternoon.
