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This file was contributed and copyrighted by: Larry E. Caver, Jr. ==================================================================== August 2003 Excerpts of Interest From The Montgomery Daily Advertiser February 23, 1871: Mr. H.S.D. MALLORY, of Selma, has been appointed U.S. Commissioner. They have a mystic company in Selma called the "Alligator Club". They had a grand ball Tuesday night. July 18, 1871: Col. J.R. POWELL, now known throughout the civilized world as the "Duke of Birmingham," dropped in upon us day before yesterday… -Elyton Sun August 20, 1871: The most elegant barbecue of the season will be given at Montgomery's mills, on the Prattville road, today, under the management of W.J. SMITH, Esq., the handsomest man in Autauga County. January 10, 1872: W.R. TURNER, of Mt. Hope, in Lawrence County, has fallen heir to a large fortune in Williamson County, Tennessee. January 12, 1872: Mr. W.J. BROCKETT, a former and well-known citizen of Alabama, is editing a paper in Stephenville, Texas. The committee created by resolution of the General Baptist Association of Southeast Alabama, to select a location and establish a Male and Female High School, have discharged their duty and established the institution at Newton, Dale County, under the charge of T.C. WORRELL and A.M. SCOTT… January 23, 1872: Hollow Square Post Office, in Hale County, has been discontinued by the Post Office Department, and a new one called Sawyerville established in its stead. Mr. Enoch SAWYER is the new postmaster. February 29, 1872: John F. TURNER and B.M. ARCHER of Greenville have gone to Texas. March 3, 1872: Isaac W. LENOIR, of Orrville, Dallas County, has been appointed Notary Public. Horace KING, colored, a noted East Alabama bridge builder, and late Representative of Russell County in the State Legislature, has been awarded the contract for the building of the bridge across the Warrior River at Tuskaloosa. March 5, 1872: Hon. T.W. PRICE has received his commission as Judge of the Court of Quarter Sessions of Wilcox County. Rev. Nick WILLIAMS, a young minister of Elmore County, has left this country as a missionary to the "heathen Chinese". He was to have married in Charleston, S.C., a young lady, native of China, the daughter of a returned missionary… March 6, 1872: Mr. Punch DOUGHTIE, agent for Mr. CASELDINE, has sold 368 mules in Eufaula this season. Mr. William PERKINS, an old citizen of Eutaw and one of the truest men that ever lived, intends settling in Birmingham within a short time. So also does Mr. Bryant GULLEY, another of the same stamp. March 9, 1872: A small squad of Choctaw Indians, four in number, who hail from Jackson, Miss., have been camped near Greenville for several days. The post office at Wewokaville in Talladega County has been discontinued. Mails for that place are now sent to Talladega. March 29, 1872: Mr. James A. SINK, son of our fellow citizen, Mr. P.L. SINK, left on Monday last for the "Lone Star" State. We understand that others of the young men of the city intend leaving shortly to try their fortunes in Texas. -Selma Times, March 27th March 30, 1872: (Shelby County) Our young friend, Henry WILSON, has left our community to take up his residence at Clanton, the county seat of Baker. Having received the appointment of Solicitor in that county, we expect to hear a good report of his legal advancement in the profession. -Guide, March 26th March 31, 1872: (Barbour County) We are pained to learn that Lena, the beautiful little daughter of our friend, George BOYER, Esq., of this county, aged four years, lost a finger a few days since by a blow from a toy hatchet in the hands of her younger brother. -Bluff City Times, March 28th Rev. Lovick PIERCE, D.D., His Anniversary Sermon This venerable minister reached Greensboro (Ga.) on Saturday last. He is the guest of his niece, Miss FOSTER. Tough suffering from the effects of a severe and protracted cold, he preached with his wonted clearness and fervor, two very able sermons on Sunday… Concerning his age, he would state that this was the eighty-eighth anniversary of his life. He also remarked that he came to Greensboro, in 1806, and spent his first night here with Mr. Robert MARTIN, on the same lot where he was now a guest. Here, in 1809, he married, and in 1816 moved to the place and settled and here spent the prime of his life. In this beautiful village all his children were born; and now, full of years, with harness still on, with form erect and eye glowing with the fire of other days, this old man eloquent stood forth and enchained the attention of a crowded audience for an hour and thirty-five minutes. -Greensboro (Ga.) Herald April 2, 1872: (March 27, 1872) Editors: This is the middle of the week and no court yet. It is reported that Judge STRANGE is quite sick… This little town, for so long a time buried in the hills of Tallapoosa, and almost inaccessible by the outside world, is now a terminus of the Savannah & Memphis Railroad and begins to show signs of improvement. There are several fine brick stores and one upon a large scale is soon to be erected on a vacant lot by the enterprising firm of Rainy Brothers. There are four hotels and two schools of a high order. The Graffenberg School is under the direction of Mr. Lewis A. DOWDELL, one of the best educators in the land and is in a most prosperous condition. The Female Institute under the charge of Mr. W.A. WRIGHT, number about sixty pupils… -Author unknown, Dadeville, Alabama April 7, 1872: We are advised that the highest honor, in the form of a gold medal, has been awarded by Lebanon Law School, in Tennessee, to our young townsman, William A. SHORTER, Esq., son of Hon. Eli S. SHORTER… -Eufaula News Mr. Lewis CARGILE, Sr., is perhaps the oldest man in Jackson County, being now in his 98th year. -Stevenson Era, April 5th April 10, 1872: Mr. Saffold BERNEY, a practical businessman of sound and enlightened mind, will take the editorial control of the columns of the Whig after this week. He is a son of Dr. James BERNEY, formerly of Montgomery. -Eutaw Whig, 4th (Jackson County) Mr. Miles MOODY and family, with the exception of one little son, are confined with measles. Mr. MOODY and his wife both have suffered greatly. -Alabama Herald, April 1st The name of the Second Baptist Church in this city, has by Resolution of said church, been changed to Adams Street Baptist Church. This church has succeeded in securing the services of Rev. Samuel HENDERSON, D.D., as their pastor. He will attend and preach in said church every fourth and first Sabbath in the month, also each fifth Sabbath when that occurs. April 12, 1872: (Talladega County) The post office at Alpine has been re-established with Elbert RISER as postmaster. A post office called Mountain, situated near the line of Talladega and Clay, and on the mail route from Talladega to Wedowee, will be established in a short time. A Mr. HANCOCK will be the postmaster. -Watchtower, April 10th April 14, 1872: (Dallas County) Col. George C. PHILLIPS continues very ill at his residence eight miles from the city. He is an old and honored citizen of the county, enlightened, liberal, public-spirited, and is upright in his walk before God and men; and hundreds of anxious friends watch the course of his protracted illness, hoping in the face of the serious character of the disease, for his restoration to health and usefulness. -Southern Argus, April 12th April 19, 1872: R.H. ISBELL was elected Treasurer, and Alex WILSON, Marshal of Talladega, by the Board of Aldermen last Saturday… -News, April 16th Rev. Mr. TICKNOR will hold service, including holy communion, in the Episcopal Church in Hayneville, Sunday, 21st instant. -Hayneville Examiner April 20, 1872: The late editor of the Gadsden Times, H.L. OLIVER, Esq., has located at the growing town of Oxford, where he is now conducting the Oxford Chronicle, in which he is exhibiting his accustomed ability and energy. April 28, 1872: (Butler County) The Masonic Fraternity will celebrate next Monday, 29th instant, by laying the corner stone of the new Methodist Episcopal Church, now being erected in this city. The ceremony will be performed by Eureka Lodge No. 64 and other lodges, and all Masons are cordially invited to join with them upon the auspicious occasion. An address will be delivered by Rev. J.J. BARKER. -Greenville Advocate, April 26th (Mobile County) The 53rd anniversary of the Creole Steam Fire Company, No. 1, the oldest and one of the most efficient companies of the Fire Department, will be celebrated on Monday, 29th instant, by a grand torch light parade… -Register, April 26th May 2, 1872: Last night the Choral Club of Prattville gave its second and last entertainment for the season at the Methodist Sunday School Hall. The Hall was crowded with the fashion and elite of Prattville and vicinity, and we were pleased to see so many persons from distant parts of the county. -Prattville Citizen, 26th ultimo Our popular and efficient Solicitor, Jesse H. BOOTH, Esq., has proven himself a terror to evil doers, and when once in his clutches it is no easy matter to escape. He performs his duty without fear, favor or affection for anyone… Our clever young friend, W.J. BOON, we are pleased to state, is proving himself to be one of the best Sheriffs Autauga County ever had... -Prattville Citizen, 26th ultimo (Barbour County) Rev. J.C. DAVIS, Rector of St. James Church, in this city, spent last Sunday and Monday in Clayton, where he organized Grace Church Parish, consisting as it does, of eighteen members. The following named gentlemen were elected vestrymen for the ensuing year, viz: Gen. H.D. CLAYTON, H. DENT, K.T. SPENCE, John C. McNAB, (-) MARSHALL, (-) MITCHELL, A.M. WALTHOUR. Gen. CLAYTON was elected senior warden and Capt. McNAB, junior, and Rev. Mr. DAVIS was officially called to the rectorship of the Parish. -Eufaula News, May 1st May 8, 1872: The Archibald Institute at Pleasant Ridge was burned on the 26th ultimo. The fire is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary… -Eutaw Whig, May 2nd May 10, 1872: (Talladega County) Post offices have been established at Wesobulga, Clay County, with John T. MANNING as postmaster; and at Fox Creek, Randolph County, with Hiram I. SHARP as postmaster. Both offices are on the route from Talladega to Wedowee. -Watchtower, May 8th May 11, 1872: (Lauderdale County) The saw and gristmill of Solomon EASTOP, near Rogersville, in this county, was accidentally burned last week. -Florence Journal, May 8th May 12, 1872: (Perry County) We have seen the beautiful gold medal awarded Mrs. Mary J. DANIEL at the last Fair of the Selma Agricultural & Mechanical Association by the officers thereof "as a token and manifestation of their high and just appreciation of her merit as an artist." -Commonwealth, May 9th (Dallas County) On Saturday last, R.C. GOODRICH, indicted for embezzling twenty-one hundred dollars of the county funds, was taken into the custody of Sheriff BRANTLEY, and in default of bail, was remanded to jail. -Argus, May 10th (Tuskaloosa County) Rev. John T. PRIOR, a minister of the Baptist Church, who has been in Eufaula for several months past, and engaged in teaching a school, leaves us today for California, first visiting his parents for a few days in Madison, Georgia. He has received and accepted a call from the Baptist Church of Batavia, Vacca Valley, California. -Daily Times, May 19th June 1, 1872: (Tuscaloosa County) We regret to learn that our valued and distinguished fellow-citizen, Dr. James GUILD, who has been confined to his bed, by severe illness, for over two months, is still seriously ill, having suffered at times great agony and torture from his disease. -Times, 29th (Tuscaloosa County) Rev. D.W. GWIN, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Montgomery, will preach the Baccalaureate Sermon of the University, on the 23rd of June next… -Times, 29th Mr. A. MILLER, who lives near Enon, has a fishpond, which is a source of profit. He brought into town on Saturday last a choice lot of fish, taken from his pond, which found ready sale. -Union Springs Times & Herald, 31st June 2, 1872: (Perry County) We regret to learn that the Hon. Porter KING is now confined to his room on account of injuries received recently from a fall. He had mounted a ladder to inspect the shingling of a roof when the rounds gave way beneath him, precipitating him a considerable distance… -Marion Commonwealth (Greene County) An interesting meeting commenced in the Christian Church here last Sunday, and still continues. Much interest is manifested, and it is hoped the exercises may result in great good. Elder P.B. LAWSON, of Marion, is present, assisting Presiding Elder J.M. PICKENS. -Eutaw Whig June 7, 1872: (Shelby County) A Good Templars Lodge has been instituted here, with Bruce HARRIS as W.C.T. and a full set of other officers. -Guide, June 5th (Shelby County) Our Shelby Iron Works correspondent says that the school there has forty subscribed scholars and an average attendance of thirty-eight… -Guide, June 5th (Russell County) At the recent election for County Judge, Col. W.H. CHAMBERS was elected. Simeon O'NEAL, at the same time, was elected Clerk. -Columbus Enquirer, June 5th Jere N. WILLIAMS, of Clayton, is recommended for Congress, to represent the State at large. He is an able lawyer and a logical speaker, and would honor the position, as his private life and habits are above reproach in every respect. -Troy Messenger, June 5th (Pike County) We regret to learn that Mr. T.W. BALLARD, Tax Collector of this county, while out fishing on Saturday last fell and broke his leg and dislocated his hip. This is the third accident that has happened to the same leg. Part of it was shot off in battle, and later, the remaining part was broken by an accident, and now the hip is dislocated. Mr. BALLARD is an industrious and worthy young man, and has the sympathy of our entire community. -Troy Messenger, June 5th June 14, 1872: Mrs. Gen. S.D. WATSON, and family, after an absence of about six years in Brazil, returned to Talladega County a few days ago. Many warm friends of the family are much gratified on account of their return. -Talladega Reporter, June 12th June 16, 1872: Col. B.F. POPE, of this place, organized a Lodge of Good Templars at Ladiga, Calhoun County, Alabama, on the 6th instant. -Gadsden Times, 13th