Pigeon Creek 1924, Butler, AL
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The following article (probably from the Greenville Advocate) was found in the
Greenville, AL Public Library, Genealogy and History Room.

Pigeon Creek
March 12, 1924
  They have two teachers at the Garrett School house and they are exceedingly popular
with the pupils, all of whom are learning fast.  One of the teachers is Miss Francis Moore
of Red Level and the other is Miss Martha Ora Mosliey (Mosley?) of Greenville.  A box
supper was given by these energetic young ladies on Saturday night, March the 1st, when
the nice little sum of $42.00 was realized.  This will go to help buy new desks for the
school.
  On Monday evening Feb. 25th, a negro boy named Pap Johnson heard some one talking
and as he turned around was shot twice.  The shooting occurred on the branch on the road
that leads from John Bush's home to Al Whittles, where Pap was working as a laborer.  He
managed to get to Al Whittles when he was taken to his mothers' at Marvin Shell's old
place.  He was sent to an infirmary at Greenville where he died.  The body was sent back
home and he was buried at Shilo cemetery.  He was about 18 years old. 
  On Monday March 3rd, Mr. Jene Curington got his leg broken in two places.  He was
taken to an infirmary for treatment. 
  Early Friday morning Feb 8th, Mr. Jack Campbell was stricken with paralysis and died
the next day, at his home near Black Rock, where he was buried on the 10th.  His pastor,
Rev. Ed. Gafford, officiated.  A very large number of relatives and friends attended the
funeral.  He was born and reared in this neighborhood and was 74 years of age.
  Mrs. Arthur Holloway, nee Miss Abbie Bass who had been sick for the past three weeks
with typhoid pneumonia, and at one o'clock on Wednesday morning the summons came
for her to go Home to Glory and to dwell with Jesus and all the other loved ones who had
gone on before.  She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.  She was 43 years
of age.  Burial took place at Mount Pleasant Home Church cemetery March 6th, Rev.
Robert Merrell officiating.  She is survived by a heart broken husband and a number of
small children.  It was so hard for them to give her up.  Jesus said he would never leave
thee or forsake thee.  Only trust Him.  This death occurred just over in Crenshaw County.    
  There is a good deal of sickness in that neighborhood.  Reporter extends sympathy for
the bereaved family.
                                                 Reporter