NEWS FROM YEARS PAST
September 12, 1902
Dr. Richardson Called: At the morning service last Sunday, an election was instituted by the members of the local Baptist church to ascertain the choice of the church for a pastor to succeed Rev. Chas. A. Loveless [who moved to a church in Kerens, Texas], resulting in a unanimous election of Rev. R. M. Richardson, D. D. of Memphis, Tenn. Dr. Richardson is well known and beloved by the people of Eupora. He was pastor of the church here during the years 1899 and 1900, in which time he won a tender place in the hearts and affections of our people. For the past two years he has been pastor of the Roan Baptist church of South Memphis and has been shown distinguished honors from the various Baptist churches of that city. The call of Dr. Richardson to the work here is gratifying to the entire congregation and he and his family will receive a gracious welcome from the town at large.
SCHOOL RE-OPENED: Following the resignation of Prof. Wofford, as principal of the school here, last week, the trustees held a meeting on Saturday for the purpose of electing a teacher to supply the vacancy. The question was discussed and voted on upon and as a result, Prof. L. B. Phillips was elected. Prof. Phillips accepted the place and immediately arranged for the re-opening of the school Monday morning. The School opened with a fair attendance and Prof. Phillips and his assistant, Miss Mallory, are moving along with their work admirably.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL: Mr. Chas. S. Smith left Wednesday for Grenada, where he has accepted a position as bookkeeper for the general merchandise firm of Gabbert, Moore, & Co. Mr. Smith is a thoroughly competent accountant and will give his employers valued service in that capacity. His family will remain here for a while and will join him probably in a few weeks. The writer wishes him unbounded success in his new home. - Messrs. Elmer Gwin of this place, Emmet and Wade Harden of Calhoun county, and Barry Doolittle of Cadaretta left Tuesday for Clinton, Miss. where they will attend Mississippi College for this session.
WALTHALL: Dr. F. N. Arnold and Hon. T. L. Lamb made a business trip to Jackson this week. - Mr. H. R. Smith and wife of Eupora visited Mr. Ed Hays’ Sunday. - Mrs. Carrie Gore of Texas is visiting friends and relatives here this week. - Mr. Robert Skelton of Bellefontaine was a pleasant visitor in town Sunday. - Mr. H. E. Brannon and wife, who have been visiting friends here, returned home Sunday. - Mr. Bill Finch of Spring Creek was a visitor to our town Sunday. - Mrs. H. A. Gould and Joe B. Stevens visited friends in Slate Springs Sunday. - Messrs. Haven Holland and Barney Lovett visited friends in Slate Springs Sunday.
Postmaster J. A. McAllister of Stewart, who has been critically ill for some weeks past, is reported some better.
