100 Years Ago – June 20, 1919
Thursday night Dr. Walter G. Dempsey, 34, accidently shot and killed himself at his home on East Main. A few minutes after Mrs. Dempsey returned from church services, she aroused her nearest neighbor, attorney J. R. Gully, who rushed to the scene to find the doctor in an unconscious state from which he never revived and died within an hour. Dr. Dempsey had been out on a call and returned before Mrs. Dempsey returned from church, and in some way, thought by his wife, to have been carelessly handling a pistol, a few minutes after she entered the room, allowed it to go off, the bullet taking effect just behind the right ear. Dr. Montgomery was the first physician to reach the home, followed later by Drs. Parkes and Richardson, but with all the heroic methods administered, he never could be revived. His remains were laid at rest in the Masonic cemetery by the Masonic fraternity, after funeral services had been held at the Methodist church. Dr. Dempsey was a graduate of Baltimore Medical College, having graduated with highest honors at an early age in life. He leaves a devoted wife and son, mother and sister.
LOUISVILLE: Jeff Aikens, who saw service in France, left last week for Laurel where he has secured a position. - Kennith Wood left Thursday for Courtland, where he is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ebling. - Mr. and Mrs. Finis Woodward have as their guest this week, Mrs. Woodward’s sister, Mrs. E. L. Wilson and two beautiful little girls Marjorie and Evelyn of Abbeville, La. - Mr. D. L. Fair left Sunday for Ashville, N. C. to see his wife, who is there for her health. She is improving and expects to be home in a few weeks. - R. F. McMains returned from a visit to Texas this week, where he had been called by illness of his mother. - Miss Rosie Nicholson of Bethel is the charming guest of her cousin, Mrs. W. A. Strong and family. - Mrs. J. Gordon has regained her health after being ill for several weeks.
DEATHS: Mrs. Laura Miller, 82, one of the oldest citizens of our town, died at the home of her son, Mr. W. D. Miller, and grand-daughter, Mrs. J. L. Davis Thursday of last week, June 13th. Her remains were carried to Noxapater, her old home, for burial. Mrs. Miller had been a sufferer for many years.
PHONOGRAPH FOR SALE: Edison Phonograph No. 38 with 3 dozen Blue Amberol Records for $37.00. This Phonograph has been well kept, has a clear sweet tone. A bargain for someone. Max McGraw, Louisville, RFD 8.
NOXAPATER: There will be a big Masonic Picnic at Noxapater on Tuesday, June 24th. Everybody invited to attend, bring basket. Hon. M. R Grant of Meridian, will speak. - Mrs. Canada and baby of Morton were the guests of the former’s sister, Mrs. Thos. G. Hopkins the past week. - Dr. Chalmers Kirk of Handle was a visitor in town Saturday. - Mrs. Gertrude Weatherall of Ackerman visited her sister, Mrs. M. E. Liddell, here this week.
75 Years Ago – June 30, 1944
FRONT PAGE: R, L. “Bob” Mitchell, Jr. Killed Instantly When Car Overturns: Car overturned about 8 a.m. Saturday morning about four miles east of Louisville on Highway 14, as he was returning to Louisville from Columbus. His wife and daughter were in south Mississippi and returned Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the family home with burial in Masonic cemetery.
DEATHS: Funeral services were held for Miss Louie Chappell, 58, at Good Hope Baptist Church last Saturday. She had been in ill health for several years, and died of a heart attack Thursday. She is survived by two sisters and three brothers. - Charles Dillard Fulton, Jr. 77, died at his home in the Rocky Hill community June 25th, after suffering four years with leukemia. Born in Winston County March 24, 1867, he had been married to Miss Ida Price for fifty years, and they had eight children, six who survive him. Services and burial were at Rocky Hill Methodist Church.
LOUISVILLE: Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Clark of Lebanon, Tenn. visited their grandmother, Mrs. George Clark last week. - Mrs. W. L. Collins and Mrs. Z. C. Hogan of Union were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Avera last week. - Mrs. Frank Griffin and boys of Columbus are guests of their father and grandfather, Mr. A. E. Miller this week.
NOXAPATER: Mrs. S. E. Myatt, Mrs. Bud McBrayer, and Miss Ruth Gully attended the funeral of their uncle, Mr. Carl Jackson, at Good Hope Church Tuesday. - Mr. and Mrs. Billie French and children of Pascagoula spent the week end here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gale Johnson.
Three brothers, who had not been together in thirty years, enjoyed a reunion at the home of W. F. McMillian recently. George McMillian of Itta Bena and Dave of Yazoo City met at the home of their brother W. F. for four days, and relatives and friends gathered around them. These three are the oldest living members of their family. They are the sons of Samuel L. McMillian who was born in South Carolina and moved to Winston County with his father in 1835. Samuel married Sara Barmore December 24, 1852 and they were blessed with eight children, 5 daughters and 3 sons. All the daughters are deceased. There were 61 grandchildren, with only 45 surviving. A photograph of the brothers was included.
