NEWS FROM YEARS PAST
June 6, 1902
MR. TOBE BENNETT LOSES HOUSE AND CONTENTS: The residence of Mr. Tobe Bennett, who lives in the Bluff Springs neighborhood, was destroyed by fire Saturday night, together with nearly all the household goods, leaving the family in a destitute condition. The fire originated from the kitchen flue and was discovered about 11 o’clock after the family had retired. The building was then almost entirely enveloped in flames and by the time the members of the household were aroused the roof was about to fall in. Only a few effects were saved as the family was compelled to seek safety at once. Mr. Bennett’s friends and neighbors came promptly to his assistance and donated household and personal effects to supply their needs.
OLD IRON WANTED: I will pay good prices for old iron and castings, copper, and brass. I can be found on streets here any day. S. J. Carson.
NEWS OF TOWN AND COUNTY: Mrs. Mosely, an aged lady of Bellefontaine, died the first of the week. - A number of relatives and friends assembled at I. P. Trotter’s near Tomnolen Tuesday to celebrate his 80th birthday. A nice basket dinner was served in a nearby grove with iced drinks and the occasion was greatly enjoyed. - Dr. Ralph Sugg was one of the successful applicants for license to practice dentistry in this state. - Dr. J. C. Wiggins has moved his dental office from the rear of Evan’s store to the room in the rear of the post office in the Naron & McCollough building.
The law firm of Mitchell, Fletcher & Smith, of Pittsboro has been dissolved. J. H. Ford and T. L. Haman, under the firm name of Ford and Haman, compose a new law firm at that place.
T. W. Ford advertised one car load of Studebaker Wagons has just been received. The ad stated “This wagon so well known that it is unnecessary to mention its good points. It represents the best in wagon construction, and never fails to give perfect satisfaction”
Circuit Clerk A. B. Bailey will be at thirteen locations in the next couple of weeks for the purpose of registering qualified voters. All who desire to vote this year must be registered before July 6. Locations included Embry, Cadaretta, Alva, Mt. Vernon, Fay, Tomnolen, Starnes, Mathiston, Magnolia, Cumberland, Hohenlinden, B. T. Schoolhouse, and Eupora.
PERSONAL MENTION: Miss Maude Miller, of near Coldwater, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. C. A. Loveless. - Mr. Eli Hardin of Hopewell spent Monday night with Mr. Richard Smith’s family. - Dr. F. N. Arnold attended the commencement exercises of the A. & M. College at Starkville Tuesday. - Messrs. J. R. Skelton, W. W. Naron, and Luther Lamb are attending federal court at Oxford this week. - Misses Ethel and Clara Lawrence of Pittsboro and Rosa Brown of Denton, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Underwood of Grenada, Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence and son Oscar of Pittsboro were guests of J. W. Buchanan’s family this week.
