NEWS FROM YEARS PAST
July 11, 1902
Mr. Thomas Taylor’s home near the school building was invaded by burglars on last Monday night. As is the custom during these warm nights, Mr. Taylor had been in the habit of leaving the doors and windows open on retiring. About 11: 30 Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were awakened, and peeking into the semi-darkness of the room, described the figure of a man standing in front of the bureau, apparently searching for something. In a moment the unwelcome visitor was joined by another of the same type and this individual took his stand within three feet of Mr. Taylor. With no firearm of any kind, Mr. Taylor and his wife quickly went over to Mr. Jas. Harpole across the street. Mr. Harpole returned with them, only to find the burglars had made their escape. Thankfully, no money or valuables were taken. Let this be a call for our citizens to prepare themselves against probable repetitions.
Mr. James Parks Thornton, an aged and respected resident of the Sapa community, died at his home one mile from that place last Saturday. His funeral occurred Sunday, Rev. V. J. Bell officiating, with burial in New Hope cemetery. Mr. Thornton was about 53 years of age and had been in declining health for some years. He is survived by his wife, and four daughters.
PERSONAL MENTION: Miss Mary Peebles of Stewart spent Sunday in Eupora, the guest of Miss Alma Brown. - Miss Lillian Holmes of Kilmichael is in town on a several days visit to Miss Lillian Lee. - Mr. Derwert Hay is on the sick list this week. - Mr. Barry Bays of Grenada is here on a visit to his sisters, Mesdames Dr. Arnold and John Marshall. - Mrs. T. O. Douglas returned Tuesday from a visit to her mother, Mrs. Jarman at Egypt Station. - Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Smith spent a few days this week at Tomnolen, on a visit to Mrs. Smith’s parents, Capt. and Mrs. I. P. Trotter. - Mr. Joseph Denton and family have returned from his plantation in Calhoun county and are in their home at this place. - Mrs. Richard Smith and children returned yesterday from a week’s visit to the family of her father, Mr. Edward Hays of Walthall. - Mr. John Berryhill of Cripple Creek district of Colorado, is home on a visit to his mother, Mrs. M. E. Berryhill. He has been engaged in mining in Colorado for several years past.
WALTHALL: Barney Lovett is reported on the sick list. - Miss Dell DeLashmet is visiting friends in Eupora this week. - Mrs. Will Crow, who has been visiting relatives, returned home Saturday. - Miss Lou Lovett and Notie Mann left Sunday for Durant where they will attend the summer formal. - Mr. Hal Brannon leaves to-day for Choctaw county, where expects to make his home. - Marriage license have been issued to Dave Forester and Miss Clemmie Caples, C. L. M. Solley and Miss Mattie Wood, T. C. Bush and Miss Willie Hearron, W. F. P. Amos and A. M. Booth.
