100 Years Ago – July 2, 1920 On Saturday about 4 p.m. Frank McNeil of Winston County was waylaid and murdered about nine miles west of Brooksville while on his way home. The wagon had just crossed a slough bride on the east side of Noxubee River when the killing shot hit McNeil and two black men riding with him were also hit by gunfire. Prof. Scoggins of the Lynn Creek School and two others were in an automobile driving toward the wagon. When the team started to run, Prof. Scoggins realized the situation. Sheriff W. P. Farr was hurried to the scene, about 15 miles from Macon. A great number of tracks were under the bridge, indication the party had been concealed for possibly half the day. Sheriff Farr has arrested Plumer and Jack Williams. We are informed by Sheriff McNeel that Jack and Plumer Williams are brothers of Bill Williams, who was killed by McNeil a few years ago. LOUISVILLE: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis and interesting children of Kosciusko spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Rodgers this week. - Mrs. Roger Woodward is at home again after spending a week with her parents in Hattiesburg. - Mr. R. J. Horne, who has been away from Winston for a number of years, spent a few days with relatives here last week, returning home to Ruston, La. Saturday. - Mr. Will Fulton was a caller at our office Wednesday, and incidently told us of the death of his famous old hound, which died from old age last week at the age of 15 and a half years. Mr. Fulton is anxious to know if anyone in the county knows of an older dog than this. SOLDIERS REUNION AUG. 12th, Masonic Park: This Reunion is for the Confederate Veterans and the Sons, and the veterans of the Spanish-American and World War. Everybody invited to come and bring dinner. Let us meet and have a good, social time, as some of the ranks are fast thinning. DEATHS: Mrs. Mollie Price, 70, wife of Mr. F. G. Price, died early Sunday morning after several weeks illness. She spent most of her life in Noxapater and was a member of the Methodist church. She is survived by her husband, three daughters and five sons. Services were held in the Methodist church Sunday afternoon. HINZE: We are sorry to note the illness of M. M. Vowell of this community. - The Misses Ray of Rural Hill were the guests of the Misses Taylor Sunday. - The singing at Mr. Hinze’s Saturday evening was very largely attended. MARRIAGES: On the afternoon of June 28, Prof. W. H. Hoyle and Miss Lula Carter were joined in wedlock at the Reed Hotel, in the presence of a few relatives and friends, the ceremony was said by Rev. Goad. Prof Hoyle is a son of Rev. D. F. Hoyle of Water Valley. Miss Carter is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Carter of Winston. They will spend the summer in Water Valley and in August will take up school work in South Mississippi. - Mr. Doss Carr left Noxapater Tuesday for West Point where he was married to Miss Bessie Shirley of that city, June 30th. Mr. Doss is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Carr, who are among our most highly thought citizens. The bride was teacher in Noxapater High School last session. FEARN SPRINGS: A nice little picture show was enjoyed at Piney Grove on the 19th. - Mr. Lewis T. Adcock had his arm broken last Friday while cranking his car. - Mrs. Emmett Kemp of Louisville visited her husband’s parents here this week. NOXAPATER: Mr. D. H. King, a native of Winston but now a prominent citizen of Gulfport, is here on a visit to relatives. - Mrs. Chester Reed was called to Preston to the bedside of her father, Mr. Shepperd, who has been quite ill for some time. - Mrs. Pearl Young this week received her commission as Post Master of the Noxapater postoffice, and took charge the same July 1st. 75 Years Ago – June 8, 1945 On May 20, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Chadwick were given a surprise dinner in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary, which would be May 23rd. To this union ten children were born, 5 girls and 5 boys. All are living except for a boy who died when a little baby. Six of the nine remaining children and 15 of the 28 grandchildren were present. Mr. Chadwick is 69 and his bride is 67 years of age. DEATHS: Judge Jacob Andrew Kinard, 81, passed away at his home in Loakfoma community late last Saturday. Funeral services were held at Betheden Lutheran church Monday with burial in the church cemetery. He was the last member of a pioneer family. He had been in bad health for several years but was still able to be up and about. He had served several terms as Justice Court Judge, District 3. He is survived by his wife, Arthusia and one son, James. - Funeral services were held for William C. Fowler, 73, June 3 at Yellow Creek Church with burial in the church cemetery. He died at the family home after a several weeks illness. Born in Charleston, Miss., he married Miss Sallie Triplett, who survives him. LOUISVILLE: Mrs. Milt Hathorn is recovering from pneumonia, being stricken on May 29th. She is improving, but still quite weak and will have to continue staying in bed for several more days. - Rev. and Mrs. C. P. Thrailkill and family will leave today for their new home in Nesbitt. WEDDINGS: Mrs. Mable Shaw announces the marriage of her daughter Patty to Lt. Charles J. Fitzgerald, U. S. Army Air Forces, May 13 at Salina, Kansas. The groom is the son of Mrs. Ava Fitzgerald of Louisville. The couple will make their home in Dallas, Texas. NOXAPATER: Those home from the hospitals are Mrs. Jim Starks, Mrs. C. A Jones, from Louisville Hospital and Mrs. J. M. McCown from Philadelphia. - R. C. Morris has returned home from Meridian, where he has been under the doctor’s care following a serious fall some months ago. - Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Morris and son, Max Ellis of Birmingham, and daughter Addarene of Knoxville, Tenn. arrived home last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Morris have been recuperating from an automobile accident about three months ago. Max Ellis was injured in the same accident but has been able to serve as nurse to his parents.
