The Monroe Journal newspaper in Monroeville published four
editions 125 years ago during the month of September 1889. Those papers came
out on Sept. 6, Sept. 13, Sept. 20 and Sept. 27. Q. Salter was the newspaper’s
publisher and editor. What follows are a few new highlights from each of those
papers. Enjoy.
SEPT. 6, 1889
Sheriff (J.S.) Harrengton was absent several days last week.
B.F. Wiggins, Esq., paid a visit to Old Claiborne Tuesday.
Judge (W.C.) Sowell has shipped eight bales of cotton of
this crop, and has several others picked out.
C.M. Simmons, Esq., is putting up a large livery and feed
stable adjunct to the Alliance Hotel.
Dr. H.B. Williamson, the popular dentist of Burnt Corn, was
among his Monroeville friends last week.
We learn that Dr. Urquhart preached a very fine sermon at
the dedication of the Methodist church on the Ridge last Friday.
Hon. N.A. Agee of Perdue Hill attended county court Monday
and honored us with a pleasant call. Mr. Agee tells us that an expert from
Pennsylvania is now examining the yellow ochre mines located on his place, and
pronounces the quality of the mineral unsurpassed, but has not yet ascertained
in what quantities it exists.
Mr. T.G. Reynolds of Bell’s Landing has been engaged this
week in repairing Mr. H.E. Hudson’s gin, for the cotton season. The engine, which
was sent to the machine shops in Mobile for repairs, has not arrived but is
expected daily.
The Perdue Hill High School will open Monday, the 9th of
September, with Prof. C.H. Florey as principal, assisted by a corps of
competent teachers.
SEPT. 13, 1889
Monroeville Academy opened Monday with an enrollment of 44
pupils.
LOCKLIN HOUSE – PERDUE HILL, ALABAMA – J.S. Hines, Prop’r –
This is the best hotel in this section of the State, the home of the commercial
tourist – complete in all of its appointments. Rates very reasonable.
DIED – Miss Mary A. Fountain, sister of Dr. H.T. Fountain of
Burnt Corn and Mr. W.H. Fountain of Kempville, died at the home of Mr. W.H.
Fountain near Kempville on Sunday, Sept. 8, after several days illness.
APPLICATION FOR PARDON – After two weeks from this date,
application will be made to the Governor of Alabama, for the pardon of George
Wiggins, convicted of the offense of Rape at the Fall Term 1875 of the circuit
court of Monroe County, Ala. (Signed)
Julia Anu Wiggins, Sept. 6, 1889.
UNDERTAKERS and dealer in Burial Case & Caskets: A full
line of these articles constantly kept on hand and trimmed to order on short
notice, at any time. Day or night, at Roberts, Locklin & Co.
CLAIBORNE – UPPER WAREHOUSE – J.A. GRACE, Proprietor –
Careful attention paid to all consignments and satisfaction guaranteed. A
liberal share of the public patronage respectfully solicited.
Rev. S.P. Lindsey, accompanied by his mother and sister,
left Monday for East Lake, where they will reside in future.
SEPT. 20, 1889
SERIOUS LOSS BY FIRE: Mr. C.T. Simmons, one of Monroe’s most
substantial citizens, had the great misfortune to lose his valuable residence
with all its contents at Carlisle by fire last Monday morning, 16th inst.
The fire was discovered about 10 o’clock by Mr. Simmons two
daughters, who were the only persons on the place, the other members of the
family being at the field more than a mile away. One of the young ladies went
at once for her father, but before assistance arrived, the greedy flames had
gained such headway that it was impossible to check them or to save but little
of the contents of the dwelling, and the little that was saved from burning was
so badly damaged by rough handling that it will be of small value. The fire caught
on the east roof, next to the cooking room, which was dry as tender from
exposure to the sun, and burned very rapidly, so that only the front rooms
could be entered and they at very great risk.
Mr. Simmons owned a very valuable library, every volume of which
was destroyed, together with all his notes, mortgages and deeds and other
valuable papers.
How the fire originated is a matter of conjecture, but that
it was accidental there is no doubt.
It is impossible to make anything like a correct estimate of
Mr. Simmons’ loss, but it will doubtless reach up into the thousands.
His daughters are, we learn, quite ill from the effects of
the excitement and superhuman exertions in the attempt to save their clothing,
etc.
Mr. Simmons has the sympathy of all who know of his
misfortune.
SEPT. 27, 1889
The Equinoctial or September gale struck us last Sunday
night, and it seemed as if it meant to stay a while.
Open cotton is being considerably damaged by rain and wind.
Our farmers experience no difficulty in obtaining cotton
pickers at 40 and 50 cents per hundred.
It is proposed to organize a Good Templars lodge at
Monroeville next Sunday evening. Those who feel an interest in the movement,
whether petitioners or not, are requested to be present at the meeting.
Both the Baptist and Methodist pulpits were occupied and the
houses comfortably crowded last Sunday. Rev. Dr. Riley preached at the
Methodist and Rev. Mr. Curry at the Baptist church.
The terms of offices of the various county superintendents
of education, appointed by the state superintendent, will expire on the first
of October, and applications are already pouring in upon Superintendent Palmer
from all quarters for appointment to the position. Monroe will be content to
retain Superintendent (Jonathan) Thames, who has made a highly efficient and
satisfactory officer.
School opened here (Pineville) Monday (16th) under very
favorable auspices. The Academy has lately been repaired and fitted up with new
desks and seats, making it making it much more comfortable than last session and
with Prof. (W.L.) Pruett as Principal and Miss Hamel of Nashville as assistant,
we expect to have one of the most thorough and best managed schools in the
county.
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