Information for this page is taken from the Choctaw Plaindealer, articles written by Louis Taunton. This page will contain information about some of the history of Choctaw Co, MS...people, places, and events.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Jan 5, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton
1900 News from The Choctaw Plaindealer

Rev. W. H. H. FANCHER spent Monday night with relatives in Ackerman. He was on his way to Meridian to attend the Grand Lodge.
Misses Kate BOSWELL, Bertie SMITH, and Eida LAZARUS of McCool visited friends in the city this week.
Miss Bessie PASLAY, who has been visiting her brother, B. H. PASLAY, for several days returned home the first of the week.
Miss Virginia WORSHAM and Mrs. L. M. SEWARD left Tuesday for New Orleans to attend Mardi Gras.
John MORRIS and wife of Somerville, Tenn., are visiting friends in Ackerman this week.
Miss MOFFAT of Okolona spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. B. H. PASLAY.
Dr. R. A. NICHOLSON made a professional trip to McCool this week.
The Bluff Springs School has elected the Board of School Directors:  Messrs. C. H. FRANKLIN, Grady; John SAVAGE, Grady; F. E. GUNTER, Grady; Bill RIDDEL, Grady; David WISE, Bywy; J. P. GUNTER, Eupora; John EDWARDS, Grady; Alex TEDDER, Eupora; P. H. REED, Faber.
Hon. T. U. SISSON, one of Winona's leading lawyers, was in Ackerman last Monday night.
That genial "knight of the grip," R. J. STUBBLEFIELD of French Camp, was shaking hands in Ackerman Tuesday.
The town election last Thursday passed off quietly.  There was no contest, hence not very much interest was taken in the election.
Mary JENKINS, widow of James T. JENKINS, has filed for homestead with the land office in Jackson and gives as witnesses: Tom FOX, John FOX, B. BOX, and B. F. PEARSON, all of Stewart, Miss.

50 Years Ago - December 30, 1949

Mrs. Thelma BARRON and Jimmie spent the Christmas holidays with her mother-in- law, Mrs. M. C. BARRON, in Jackson, Tenn.
Johnnie Merle McGOVERN of Memphis spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McGOVERN.
Miss Willard JURNEY of Atlanta spent the holidays with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. M. P. JURNEY.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. Calvin KING and family of Texas are visiting relatives here.
Weir News: Mr. Raymond POWER of Memphis arrived early in the week with his wife and children to visit with his mother, Mrs. C. O. POWER.
Weir News: Miss Kitty RAY of Chattanooga, Tenn., spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. RAY.
Williams Hill News: Mr. James MABUS and two children, Linda and Jimmie, spent Friday night with his grandfather, Mr. Henry WILLIAMS.
Myte Creek News: PFC. Leon HARRIS is spending his furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oran HARRIS, and will go from here to a field in Texas.
Antioch News: The STEDMAN girls met in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard JONES in Starkville, and Mr. and Mrs. Dolphers JONES and Granny BLACK joined them in the noon time meal.
Mr. Charlie M. HODGES, 74, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clifton EDWARDS, on Dec. 24.  Funeral was held at Salem Church and burial was in the church cemetery.  Mr. Hodges was married twice, and both his wives and one son preceded him to the grave.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Jan 12, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton
1900 News of the Choctaw Plaindealer

Died on December 14, 1899, John B. WOODSON, aged 26 years, 6 months, and 25 days. Obituary mentions aged parents and family including a small son.
Obituary: Nannie OSWALT FONDREN was born June 23, 1857, professed religion at 15 years of age and was baptized by Rev Ed. NORRIS in the fellowship of Fellowship church and was married to Noah FONDREN at the age of 18 years. She died Jan. 26, 1900, leaving a husband, four sons, and three daughters.
Bluff Springs News: Bluff Springs School has enrolled 109 students up to date and bids fair for 125 before the school closes in June.
Bywy Locals: A few days back the patrons of the Bywy School finished sealing the school house and turned it over to the teacher -- a well finished school house and the running of an eight or ten month school are good indications of an aroused educational interest.
S. C. JENKINS and Nat POLLARD have been appointed Justices of the Peace, respectively, in Beat One.
A. J. MARTIN, recently of French Camp, was here a day or so ago on a prospecting trip.  We would be glad to have Mr. MARTIN and his interesting family as citizens of our town.
It is with sadness that we chronicle the death of Mr. S. B. AUSTIN at his home in Ackerman last Thursday night at the age of 83.  He was a Methodist and was buried at Enon Cemetery.
Honor Roll for Bluff Springs School:  Monsey BLACK, Grady; J. A. TRUSSELL, Bankston; Maggie BLACK, Grady; G. A. GUNTER, Eupora; J. T. MELTON, Faber; Josie TEDDER, Eupora, Lula GUNTER, Eupora.

50 Years Ago - January 6, 1950

Reform News: Mrs. Hilbert STACY and sons, Durwood and Terry, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Black in the home of her sister, Mrs. O. L. McINTIRE at Weir.
Sherwood News: The friends of Mr. Doyle SMITH enjoyed hearing him sing with the Melody Boys on the air last Sunday.  We learn he is now connected with a fine quartet in Georgia.
Myte Creek News: Mr. Huston OSWALT spent a few days of last week with his brothers and families in Lake Providence, LA.
Progress News: Our people extend sympathy to the HODGE children in the death of their father, Mr. Charlie HODGE.
Mr. and Mrs. Jule GRIFFITH and son of Birmingham visited in the R. E. NASON home last week.  She will be remembered as Miss Doris BOYKIN, former teacher of English at Ackerman High School.
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. EDWARDS and boys of Elkins, W. VA.; Mr. and Mrs. Leroy CAMPBELL, Petersburg, ILL.; and Mr. and Mrs. J. N. CHAPMAN and boys of Tupelo were guests in the C. D. TAYLOR home during the past month.
Mr. and Mrs. B. R. JOHNSON and family left here Monday for a visit to Chicago and Detroit before returning to their home in California.
Those enjoying Christmas Day in the home of Mr. and Mrs. K. N. BLAKE were: her father, Mr. M. F. BAGWELL, who now makes his home in Grenada and Memphis; Mr. Henry BAGWELL, Ackerman; Mr. and Mrs. Lem OSWALT, Maben; Mr. and Mrs. Frank DORRIS, Memphis; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. WHITE and Freddie JONES, Grenada; Mrs. E. C. MURPHY and Clat G. BLAKE, Jackson; Mrs. Mae Belle COSSE, Hopeville, AR.; Mr. and Mrs. B. R. JOHNSON and children of El Cerrito, Calif.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Jan 19, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of the Choctaw Plaindealer

Prof. J. R. TIPTON went down to Jackson last Saturday.
J. E. HARDEN of the Spay vicinity was in Ackerman last Friday.
Rev. G. W. GORDON will preach at the Methodist Church next Sunday at the regular hours.
S. A. GAYARRE and family of Kosciusko have moved to Ackerman and will occupy the CONNER residence.
M. W. CONNER and family left on the early train Wednesday for Hattiesburg where they will in the future reside.
HonorableS. R. HUGHSTON, E. R. SEWARD, W. J. DANIEL, and Gaston THERRELL have been down to Jackson on business this week.
Just as we go to press we learn of the marriage of Mr. Mack BRUCE and Miss Alma WEBB at Starkville on Wednesday.  They are both of Ackerman.
Tribute to T. P. (Plumer) QUINN, who died recently by ..............
M. T. SPAY Locals: GLADNEY School closed Friday.  The teacher, Prof. J. M. SMITH, is one of Choctaw's best friends.
Spay Locals: Messrs. W. W. and J. M. C. HUTCHINSON made a business trip to Ackerman Friday.
Rev. BUNTIN preached two interesting sermons in town last Sunday.
The Legislature is scheduled to adjourn next Monday.
Rev. Thos. W. DYE, Presiding Elder of this District, preached an able sermon at the Methodist Church Friday night.
We failed last week to mention the marriage of Mr. John BAILEY to Miss Minnie MITCHELL at the residence of T. C. BAILEY on Sunday, Feb 25th, Hon. G. F. BLACK officiating.
There is considerable sickness around in the community, but very few cases are of a serious character.

50 Years Ago - January 13, 1950

Weir News: Friends extend sympathy to Mrs. Lathan BOND, in the recent death of her mother, Mrs. JENKINS.
Sherwood News: Friends of Mr. Willie FRANKLIN were grieved to learn of his sudden passing, and our sympathy to the relatives, who live near us.
Williams Hill News: Elder Cecil SANDERFER of Jackson filled his regular appointment at Macedonia Saturday and Sunday.
Chester News: Mrs. Monie CROWSON of Chester spent several days last week with her children of Sikeston, MO.
Providence News: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McCARTY and children of Itta Bena visited Mr. and Mrs. D. S. McPHERSON and other relatives here during the holidays.  They have been away from here for 14 years.
Dr. Howard B. HASEN has returned to his Memphis to further his work in surgery, after more than a year's practice here. Mrs. Hasen and little son joined him last Sunday.  They have made many friends here that regret to give them up.
Rev. S. M. BROWN and family arrived in Ackerman this week.  He is the new pastor of the Baptist Church here.
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm ANDREWS of Idaho Falls, Idaho, enroute to Florida to spend the winter, spent a day and two nights with relatives, the. H. H. BAGWELL family and Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McGOVERN.  Mrs. ANDREWS will be remembered as Althea QUINN, daughter of the late R. T. and Mary BAGWELL QUINN who moved from here to Idaho about fifty years ago.
Paul R. WELLS, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. WELLS, enlisted in the Army and is stationed at Ft. Jackson, S. C.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Jan 26, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of the Choctaw Plaindealer

No Backward Glances column for this week.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Feb 2, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News from The Choctaw Plaindealer

Mrs. M. E. LAWRENCE and two sons, Walter and Oscar, and Mrs. Nep WOODS of Columbus, Mrs. J. A. LEECH of Okalona, Mrs. Wm. DOUGLASS of Macon, Mrs. A. C. DOTSON of Sturgis, Mrs. S. E. WILLINGHAM of Tuscaloosa, Ala;, Mrs. T. W. McCAY of Arcadia, LA, W. L. NEAL of West Point and John WEATHERRED of Avondale, Ala., all visited the families of W. T. HUNT and J. D. FULCHER this week.  The ladies are all sisters of Mrs. HUNT and Mrs. FULCHER, and some of them has not seen one another for 26
years.
Uncle Jesse FULCHER was in town Tuesday and made us a pleasant call. He recently returned from a trip to Texas, where he went to visit his elder borther and also to attend the marriage of his son, Dr. R. L. FULCHER.  Uncle Jesse says that Mississippi is far superior to Texas in every respect and that here he will live and die here.
Joe ATKINS and his wife visited relatives here this week.
Ackerman will have a telephone exchange in the course of a few weeks.
Wade GASTON's residence in the western part of town will soon be completed.
Frank AUSTIN will sell all his household and kitchen furniture at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash as his residence.
J. J. CARTER and his wife and Mrs. M. E. FAIR of French Camp have been spending a few days in town.
Frank PINSON left a few days ago for Lebanon, Tenn., to resume his studies in the celebrated Law School at that place.  Lum McGARRITY is also taking a Law Course there.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Feb 9, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

We regret to learn of the death of Mr. E. S. DRANE which occurred at his home near Weir last Friday evening after an illness of several weeks with pneumonia.  The funeral took place at Lebanon on Saturday evening at 3 o'clock with Rev. A. H. MECKLIN conducting the services.
Jake WEIR has been assisting W. C. SMITH in the Railroad Office here this week, and will take charge of the Sturgis office in a few days.
Mr. I. C. WOODWARD of Winston County, who has been in bad health for several months, spent several days recently at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dr. J. D. WEEKS.
We regret to learn of the death of Mr. John PATTERSON which occurred at the home of his brother, Hon. J. P. PATTERSON of French Camp on Monday morning.
Married at the residence of the bride's father, N. LEE, on March 25, 1900, by Rev. Moses BLACK, Mr. E. L. GRAVES was married to Miss Mattie LEE.
J. D. SCOTT and wife left for their home in Marshall, Texas, Tuesday morning.
The GRAND ORGAN ORCHESTRA and CONCERT of Chester, composed of local talent of the highest quality, will render some of their choices: dramas, embracing comedies, tragedies, speeches, Tableaus, etc., interspersed with rich music by the far famed BLACKWOOD BAND.  This will be at the Court House at Chester.
George A. EDDLEMAN, one of the progressive and wide-awake citizens of Choctaw, made this office a pleasant call this week.

50 Years Ago - February 3, 1950

Weir News: Misses Julia Nan BLACK and Nannie Pearl HARRIS and Messrs. Charles FERGUSON and Joe STRAWBRIDGE represented the local chapter of the Beta Club at the meeting in Jackson over the weekend.  They were accompanied by Supt. James WADE.
Weir News:  B. C. WEIR of the U. S. Army is spending several days at home.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. Alvin NEAL and daughter Jane of Indianola, also daughter and son Miss Margie NEAL of Pascagoula and James Mansell NEAL of Los Angeles were the guests Sunday of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. NEAL and sisters, Mesdames Elton MORDECAI and Eli MILES.
Providence News: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Strong HENDERSON and children of New Albany visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. HENDERSON, last Sunday.
Reform News: Little Phyllis ADAMS had the misfortune of getting her hands and arm burned.
Mrs. Alice PREWITT returned home Saturday after an extended visit with her children, Mr. and Mrs. Jack JONES, in Baton Rouge, La. Mrs. J. B. BRADLEY of Clarksdale spent last weekend in the home of her brother, Mr. Carl LOVE and Mrs. LOVE.
W. C. GILLIAM of Oak Grove, La, was a visitor to this office Saturday of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. R. N. BRUCE of New Orleans and Mr. and Mrs. Webb BRUCE of Vicksburg spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mack BRUCE.
Myte Creek News: Mrs. Sid BLACK and Mrs. Dan RHODES spent last Saturday with Mrs. Sam KING.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Feb 16, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News from the Choctaw Plaindealer

W. G. BEAUCHAMP and wife of McCool visited relatives here Sunday and Moinday.
Rev. G. W. GORDON is confined to his bed with an attack of measles.
Our Marshal is putting in some much needed repairs on the sidewalks this week.
Justice of the Peace William GLADNEY was circulating around among the adversaries Monday.
Dr. T. Milton Holloway, the popular Bankston physician, was a pleasant visitor to Ackerman Monday.
J. W. CATLEDGE, J. S. CROW and Marion BUSBY left Suynday evening for Aberdeen to servce on Federal Jury.
Dr. J. M. KELLUM, the popular Dido physician, was mingling with numerous Ackerman friends on Monday.
Mrs. J. W. HARMON has been right sick all the week, and Miss Velma FULCHER has been teaching in her place.
Steve G. TOWNLEY, the popular Justice of the Peace in Beat Four was a pleasant visitor to Ackerman last Monday.
The contract to build the bridge near Mrs. OUTZ's in Beat Two was awarded to D. M. PIERCE at and for the sum of 78 cents a foot.
W. C. Smith has bought the Millard SEWARD residence on Commerce Street, south of the Railroad, and has moved his family into it.
Married at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. J. W. WILLS, in Beat Three, on Mar. 25th, Mr. R. W. BOX married Miss Mattie WILLS.
We understand that the Church Concert at Chester last Friday night was quite a success and was greatly enjoyed by all present.

50 Years Ago - February 10, 1950

Mrs. Mary A. HARPOLE, 91, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. I. BENTLEY in Mathiston on Feb 4. She was born in Pickens Co, AL on Oct 23 1858. Burial was in Blythe Creek Cemetery.
Mrs. Thomas HENSON and daughter of Charleston spent several days last week in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. TRUSSELL.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. GATES have recetly moved from Oxford to Holly Springs, where Mr. GATES is employed by Soil Conversation Service. Mrs. GATES will be remembered here as Maurine DRAPER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. DRAPER.
Last Saturday Mr. Jep BRUCE favoried this office with a call and renewed his subscription to The Plaindealer. He told us that he had been a subscriber for the "Choctaw paper" as he called it, ever since it was first published, At that time he rode over the county soliciting subscribers for Editor L. Lem SEAWRIGHT.
Williams Hill News: Mr. and Mrs. Floyd WOOD and two children spent the weekend with her brother, James Leslie FORD and family at Hernando and with his sister, Lottie POTTS, at Batesville.
Antioch News: Mrs. Billy MANCRIEF and her sister, Miss Flora B. GAMMILL spent the weekend in Mobile with Mr. and Mrs. James C. RAY. They visited the Bellingrath Gardens while there.
Sherwood News: We extend sympathy to the relatives of Mr. Jim KLUTTS who was laid to rest at West Point last Thursday.
Weir News: Messrs. Billy PICKLE, Wayne BLACK and John Mites JOHNSON, students at Holmes Junior College, spent the weekend with their respective families.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Feb 23, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News from the Choctaw Plaindealer

The Board of Supervisors at its meeting here this week ordered a new registration, and also fixed the boundary lines of the different precincts in the county:  BEAT ONE:  Chester Election District - Voting place to be at Chester; Fentress Election District - Voting place to be at Fentress; BEATTWO - Pigeon Roost Election District - Voting place to be at Pigeon Roost; Dido Election District - Voting place to be at Crow's Mill; BEAT THREE: French Camp Election District - Voting place to be at French Camp; Kenago Election District - Voting place to be at Watson's Store; Bankston Election District - Voting to be at Bankston; BEAT FOUR - Weir Election District - Voting to be at Weir; Spay election District - Voting place to be at Alford's School House; BEAT FIVE: Mt. Airy Election district - Voting to be at Ackerman; New Prospect Election District - Voting place to be at Grange Hall. (Each district is described with sections, ranges, and townships.) and gives the following witnesses to prove his claim: M. S. STEDMAN, I. S. BISHOP, W. V. FONDREN, and D. HOGAN, all of Dido, MS.
Notice for Publication: Joseph W. RAMAGE has filed for homestead and gives the following witnesses to prove his claim: H. R. JOHNSON, J. A. COLEMAN, J. H. spanGERS, all of Faber, MS.
Letters of Administration were granted to Lula CURRY, Administratix, on the estate of W. L. CURRY, deceased.

50 Years Ago - February 17, 1950

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. RAY, better known as Columbus and Nancy Perry RAY, celebrated their 63rd Wedding Anniversary on January 3 at their home near Chester.  Mr. RAY is 84 and Mrs. RAY is 83.
Mr. and Mrs. William GRIFFIN THOMPSON celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on February 12 at their home in Ackerman.
Bogue Chitto News: Mr. Edd CHAPEL of Dallas, Texas, and Mr. Fredie BURDINE of Koscuisko were calling on relatives and friends here last Wednesday.
Weir News: Miss Minnie POWER spent the weekend with Mrs. Tom DOUGLAS in Macon.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. EDDLEMAN were happy to have as guest during last weekend their children: Mr. and Mrs. Vernon EDDLEMAN, Houston, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Otis EDDLEMAN, Huntsville, Alabama, and their grandson, Farrell EDDLEMAN of Weir.
Chester News: The many friends in Choctaw will regret to learn of the death of Mr. Tom E. RAY of Rayville, La. He passed away on February 7.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. BIDDLE and Pat of Orange, Texas, spent several days here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will BIDDLE and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. MURPHY.
Henry L. WEAVER returned to Norfolk, VA, Monday of last week, after spending fifteen days here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester WEAVER and Bobbye Lee.  Henry L. has reenlisted in the Army for six years and plans to make the Army his career, having already served eight years.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim MELTON and Mr. U. R. LANTRIP spent Sunday in Tchula with Mr. and Mrs. Carl MOSES.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Mar 1, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News From The Choctaw Plaindealer

Gus BLAINE has been on the sick list all week.
Dr. Joe KELLUM was a pleasant visitor here Monday.
Miss Annie DeLAY is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. W. MONTGOMERY.
W. T. CRAWFORD and family spent last Sunday with relatives at Dido.
Mrs. ARMSTRONG of Eupora is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Gaston THERRELL.
Dr. Benji. STRONG and wife of Chester were pleasant visitors to Ackerman last Saturday.
Frank AUSTIN and his mother left last week for Oklahoma where they will in the future reside.
Robert A. JOHNSTON and wife have moved into the AUSTIN home in the eastern part of town.
A force of hands is at work on the telephone exchange and in a short time telephones will be all over town.
John W. DICKERSON has moved into one of the SIDES houses near the School building.
Mesdames B. F. TOWNSEND, J. L. POWER and T. C. BAILEY went down to McCool Monday to visit Mrs. P. A. FANCHER, who is critically ill at her home near that place.
We call attention of our readers to the fact that Dr. C. E. WILSON has opened his office upstairs over PASLAY's Drug Store.
Miss Irene WOODWARD, who has a position in the Southern Female College at West Point, came down Friday and spent several days with home folks at New Prospect.
Rev. Mr. HALL, a young preacher from Okitbbeha County, filled Rev. G. W. GORDON's appointment here last Sunday.

50 Years Ago - February 24, 1950

Mr. and Mrs. John H. BAILEY will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Feb. 25.  Mr. BAILEY and Miss Minnie Lee MITCHELL were married fifty years ago by Rev. Foster BLACK.  They are the parents of one son, John James BAILEY.
Miss Bobbye Lee WEAVER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. WEAVER, became the bride of Pvt. Macon T. SHAW, son of Mrs. John SHAW, at her home in San Antonio, Texas, where the groom is stationed.
Antioch News: Mr. and Mrs. James HODGES of Laurel were visitors to relatives here Sunday.
Weir News: Mrs. L. A. BUCHMAN, SR. of McClellannville, SC, was the house guest of Mrs. C. O. POWER last week.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence SOLOMON and children of Belzoni spent Saturday night and Sunday visiting in the W. H. LAVENDER and Harold BURRIS homes.
Dr. L. M. JURNEY of Aberdeen visited his parents, Dr. and Mrs. M. P. JURNEY, last Sunday.
Dr. and Mrs. Charles M. PUGH and little daughter, Penny, moved to Ackerman Tuesday.  His medical practice will be in the office formerly occupied by Dr. Howard B. HASEN in THRASHER's Drug Store.  His hometown is Nettleton, Miss. The PUGHs are living in the Mrs. Thelma BARRON house on Highway 15 just south of the Illinois Central Railroad.
Funeral services were held in the Chester Baptist church for Mrs. Nannie Bell LIDDELL, who died at the home of her daughter, in the Delta.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Mar 8, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News from The Choctaw Plaindealer

S. B. DOBBS and wife spent Wednesday in town.
Mrs. B. H. PASLEY visited relatives in Okolona this week.
Dr. G. L. TERRELL of High Point (Winston County) was a pleasant visitor to Ackerman Wednesday.
Born to Dr. and Mrs. J. D. WEEKS, on Tuesday night, April 17, 1900, a girl.
Hon. W. A. FAIR, Lord Mayor of French Camp, was a pleasant visitor to Ackerman last Friday.
Miss Abbey WOODWARD, a beautiful and attractive young lady of Winston County, visited her sister, Mrs. Dr. J. D. WEEKS.
We understand that Hon. Jas. K. VARDAMAN, editor of the Greenwood  Commonwealth, will address the high school at McCool next Friday night.
The store house of J. KOLB was broken into last Sunday night, and two hundred dollars worth of goods were taken.
We had a pleasant call a few days ago from our friend, E. O. MABUS, who dropped in to have his subscription renewed.
Prof. V. J. BELL, for a number of years Supt. of Education of this county but now a citizen of Webster County, was in town last Saturday.
The Plaindealer regrets very much to learn of the death of Mrs. M. R. IRVING, which sad event occurred at her home near French Camp on last Saturday night after a long illness with typhoid fever.
Walk up when you are in town and see HEARON's mammoth line of buggies and surreys, also horses and mules.

50 Years Ago - March 13, 1950

Cecil NAIL and Lonnie HOOD were recently named Eagle Scouts, the highest award in scouting.
Dr. J. S. VANDIVER, Sr., president of CHAMBERLIN-HUNT Academy since 1945 died Tuesday.  He was at one time Supt.of Ackerman High School.
Progress News: Mr. and Mrs. Noah MORRIS were recent visitors to Memphis to see their daughter, Ruby Dean, and other relatives.
Weir News: Mrs. Eddie CLIFTON and daughter of Ethel visited with her brother, C. O. DEAN, Sunday.
Weir News: Mr. Lamar FERGUSON left for Greensboro, NC, the latter part of the week.  The orchestra with which he is playing will be engaged there for several days.
Myte Creek News: Mr. and Mrs. T. H. HARRIS of Pascagoula visited with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Buster HARRIS, last week.
Antioch News: Mrs. Ina STEDMAN was called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Cora MEDDERS, a few days ago.  She is quite ill.
Friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. GODDARD regret to learn of the death of their sister-in-law, Mrs. Horace MARTIN of Kingsport, Tenn.  Her husband, Dr. Horace MARTIN, was born and reared in Choctaw County.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh WORRELL of North Little Rock, Ark., spent their vacation visiting their sister, Mrs. Walter BURCHFIELD of Pensacola, Fla., and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mack WORRELL, in Ackerman.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph BOWIE left Wednesday for Memphis to make their home.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Mar 15, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

Loddie DOBBS, son of Circuit Clerk S. B. DOBBS, left last week for Jackson to take a course in the Business College of that place before going to Washington to accept an appointment in the Census Department, which position was tendered him by Congressman FOX.
Married at the residence of the bride in Ackerman on Thursday evening, April 12, 1900, by Hon G. F. BLACK, Mr. Jesse FULCHER was married to Mrs. Annie C. AYERS.
On account of continued bad health, Mrs. J. W. HARMON was forced to resign her position as First Assistant in the Graded School.
Her sister, Miss Mary McALISTER, of Blue Springs, had been employed to fill out the unexpired term.
W. J. DANIEL visited relatives in Beat Three this week.
J. A. McKINNON spent several days in Grenada this week.
Miss Alma SHARP of Louisville is visiting Miss Mattye CAGLE.
Dr. A. SNOW returned from the Nashville Dental College last Sunday.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. WHITTLE, on Saturday, April 21, 1900, a boy.
Edgar CARTER has moved into one of the BUCK cottages on Church Street.
Capt. W. J. HANNA, the popular supervisor from Beat Four, was here Tuesday.
E. E. BUCK and J. O. YATES attended the Republican Convention at Jackson this week.
The telephone system for Ackerman will be completed and ready for use in a few days.

50 Years Ago - March 10, 1950

Jackie HEMPHILL and Bobbye KING were named Mr. and Miss Ackerman High School on Friday morning.
Ezekiel Madison BARRON, 90, died Monday.  For a long number of years in the early history of Ackerman, Mr. BARRON was in the mercantile business. He was associated with the firm of CARTER and BARRON and had only been retired five years.  His wife, Mrs. Emily WEEKS BARRON, and a son, Dr. Marshal BARRON, preceded him in death, and Miss Stella BARRON, his daughter, is the only surviving member of his immediate family.  Burial was at Bethlehem.
Providence News: Mr. and Mrs. James SHEEDY and children of Shaw spent the past week with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. CAMPBELL and Mr. and Mrs. Edd RABUN and other relatives here.
Reform News: Miss Gene ALEXANDER and Mr. Johnny WEIR surprised their friends by getting married Saturday night. They returned to Biloxi where he is stationed.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. Hosea RAY have returned home after spending several days in Silver Creek and Brookhaven visiting their daughter.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. Art FALLIS of Atlanta, GA, arrived Sunday to spend several days with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. MAULDIN.
Sherwood News: Mr. and Mrs. Bunyon PUTMAN visited his father, Rev. E. T. PUTMAN, who is ill.
Mrs. O. L. JOHNSON of Bastrop, LA, has been spending this week with her mother, Mrs. Jewel McCLURE, and other relatives.
F. C. WEATHERALL is recuperating from an operation at Excelsior Springs, MO, and is expected home soon.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Mar 22, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

Miss Dollie CRAIG of Louisville is visiting her sister, Mrs. Edgar CARTER.
Misses Zou McLEAN and Willie HEMPHILL of Louisville spent several days of this week with Mrs. R. A. JOHNSON.
Miss Pearl Turnipseed, daughter of Treasurer J. M. TURNIPSEED of Beat Four, visited Miss Ruby McGEE this week.
B. H. PASLAY received a message Saturday night that his uncle at Sardis was dead, and he left for that place on Sunday morning.
Joe HEMPHILL of the Kosciusko Herald spent last Sunday with his sister, Mrs. R. A. JOHNSTON.
J. L. POWER and J. S. HEMPHILL attended a Populite Mass Meeting at Chester last Friday.
Mrs. S. R. HUGHSTON visited her mother, Mrs. M. A. BRANTLEY, at Eupora last week.
Mr. J. R. TIPTON is making arrangements for a concert at the close of school in June.
J. W. CHAPMAN, one of French Camp's good citizens, was a welcome visitor to Ackerman last Friday.
Our young friend, P. L. PASSONS of Beat Four was a pleasant visitor to Ackerman last Friday.
We regret to learn of the death of Mr. A. J. PREWITT, which occurred at his home on Wednesday morning of this week.  He was elected Tax Assessor of this county in the fall of 1895 and reelected last fall for a term of four years.
W. M. KENNEDY, one of Beat One's good citizens, made us a very pleasant call last Saturday.
U. H. GRAVES dropped in to see us a day or two ago.

50 Years Ago - March 24, 1950

Bogue Chitto News: Mr. and Mrs. Troy CRENSHAW are happy to have relatives from New Haven community visiting with them.
Chester News: Messrs Price MILLER and Bob LONG of State College and Cecil RAY and Billy JENKINS of Delta State were home with their respective families for the weekend.
Reform News: Mr. Harem BALLARD of Summit and sons, Billy and James, and daughter, Margie, spent a while in the VAUGHAN home Saturday night.
Myte Creek News: Boys that were at home from college for the weekend were: William F. HAWKINS and Jim Power HOWARD.
Williams Hill News: Floyd WOOD made a business trip to Newton recently.
Weir News: Mr. John RICHENSON of Scott Air Base visited his grandmother, Mrs. Cora KENNEDY, last weekend.
Weir News: Mrs. A. M. STEEN has returned to her home in Wichita, Kansas, after spending two weeks with her friend, Mrs. H. E. BLAINE, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charley PREWITT.
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. CHENEY and son of Houston, Texas, were visiting friends in Ackerman this week while on their vacation to home folks in Louisville.
Miss Vera Mae Gee of Jackson spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. C. W. GEE.
Mrs. W. L. DENDY of Clarksdale is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Herbert GOODE, and family this week.
Mrs. Earl DRAPER of Mobile visited her mother, Mrs. M. L. McCLURE, during the weekend.
Jimmie KEEN of ECJC is visiting his mother, Mrs. James KEEN.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Mar 29, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News From The Choctaw Plaindealer

Mrs. J. P. CAGLE visited relatives in Louisville last week.
W. T.  CRAWFORD spent last Sunday with friends at Weir.
Miss Josephine GAYARRE visited relatives in McCool this week.
Mrs. W. L. NEAL of West Point visited relatives here last week.
Major J. W. PINSON was a pleasant visitor to Ackerman last week.
Oscar SHAW and family spent Sunday with relatives in Winston County.
W. J. SANDERS of the Kosciusko Star Ledge was a visitor to Ackerman on Monday.
The material is being put on the ground for SEWARD's new brick store house.
J. D. CARR is building a new residence at the south end of Commerce Street.
J. P. JOHNSON left Wednesday morning for Hot Springs to attend the Southern Baptist Convention.
The town of Ackerman is most distressingly dull.  Half the people are off fishing, and the other half is digging bait.
J. A. PIERCE, a prominent citizen of Mathiston, was a pleasant visitor to Ackerman on Monday of this week.
A. BLANTON went to Cincinnati this week as a delegate to the Populite National Convention.
J. E. TURNIPSEED, County Contractor, spent last Saturday in town, accompanied by his wife.
A. CRAMER and J. Lem SEAWRIGHT attended the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias at Columbus this week.
T. F. McGEE has been troubled some with chills this week, but has succeeded in shaking them off.

Fifty Years Ago - April 7, 1950

For the first time in Ackerman, the churches are sponsoring a Sunrise Easter Service.  It is to be held on Sunday morning, April 9, at 6:30 AM at the football field.
The engagement of Alice Pauline McCLURE to Edward A. COLLE, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. COLLE, SR., of Pascagoula, has been announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. McCLURE of Ackerman.  The wedding will take place in the early fall.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank ALFORD spent the weekend with Miss Lenora CRENSHAW in El Dorado, Ark.
Sgt. and Mrs. J. M. CARTLEDGE of Chattanooga are spending this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. P. REED, and in French Camp with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. CARTLEDGE.
Weir News: Mrs. Carl BLANTON and baby of Chicago are visiting in the home of Mrs. Blanton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wade.
Weir News: Mrs. Wilbourn IRVING had as her guests Sunday, her brother, Loran DEAN and family of Jackson.
Providence News: Mr. and Mrs. HOWARD and baby and Mrs. Maude CURTIS of Memphis, Tenn., were visiting relatives in Choctaw over the weekend.
Sherwood News: We extend sympathy to the parents and relatives of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loyd YOUNG who died at a Memphis hospital a few days ago.
Panhandle News: Mrs. Henry KEEN left Saturday with her father, Mr. Seth ADAMS of Weir, to visit her sister, Mrs. Jewel BRIGHT in Florida who is ill.
Panhandle News : Mrs. Estel GORDON spent last week with Rev. and Mrs. Prentis GORDON of Sturgis.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Apr 5, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News From The Choctaw Plaindealer

We regret to learn of the death of Mr. William BURKS which occurred at his home in Beat One last Sunday at the advanced age of 85 with measles.  The funeral was held at Lebanon Monday.
Brooks SHUMAKER has moved his Barber Shop upstairs over Paslay's Drug Store.
John Hall KIMBROUGH of Attala County visited relatives and friends here this week.
A. E. McKEIGNEY, a brilliant young lawyer of Chester, was shaking hands in town Monday.
Dr. Alvin SNOW has heard from his examination papers at Jackson and has been granted license to practice dentistry.
J. H. BLACKWOOD, one of Beat Four's good citizens, was in town last Saturday.
Governor LONGINO has appointed Rufus D. PREWITT as Tax Assessor of this county to serve until an election can be held to select a successor to the late A. J. PREWITT.
Mack WEAVER and Jesse REAGAN of Beat Two in town Tuesday and informed us that there was a wild man running at large in the Reform neighborhood and had been in there since last Sunday morning.  He is tall with black hair and mustache.
During the Board of Supervisors monthly meeting, A. GRAVES, the Supt. of Education of Choctaw County, gave his report.
The Board of Supervisors established a new election precinct in Beat One which will be known as Ruff with voting to take place at Ruff Post Office. The petition of E. G. JOHNSON's for a change of the Natchez Trace Road was continued.

50 Years Ago - April 14, 1950

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Apr 12, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News From The Choctaw Plaindealer

Mrs. Emma HEMPHILL of Louisville is visiting her daughter Mr. R. A. JOHNSTON.
Born to Dr. and Mrs. Wm. J. BARRON on Wednesday, May 30, a ten pound boy.
Prof. W. H. SMITH of Durant was warmly greeted by his numerous Ackerman friends this week.
Dr. Milton HOLLOWAY, the popular young physician of Bankston, made this office a pleasant call last Friday.
Mrs. M. E. BAINE of Attala County, mother of Gus and Charlie of this place, visited relatives in town this week.
W. J. CROW has bought the Hemphill place on Chester Street and will move into it as soon as J. H. McKINNON gets his new home finished.
The Plaindealer regrets very much to learn of the death of Mrs. Wade GASTON, which occurred at the home of her father, S. E. MOSS, at Chester on Tuesday morning, after a lingering illness with typhoid fever.  The burial took place at South Union on Wednesday morning, the services being conducted by Rev. W. L. ANDERSON.
The list of election workers for the election are: Chester -- R. W. SISSON, E. B. WEAVER, W. C. POLLARD, G. S. BURKS; Fentress -- W. A. MOSS, H. H. MAUGLE, G. S. SMITH, J. P. BLACKWOOD; Crow's Mill -- John ATKINS, Marvin LEWIS, L. R. BRELAND, J. W. REED; Dido -- W. V. FONDREN, JOE BRADBERRY, J. J. LONG, J. D. HOGAN; Pigeon Roost -- D. M. PIERCE, Wm. ARNOLD, Pete KILPATRICK, G. J. McLEAN; French Camp -- C. A. SISSON, S. L. BOYD, J. J. FAIR, H. M. DRANE; Bankston -- J. H. TABOR, John FRANKS, J. D. COLLUM, John DAVES.

50 Years Ago - April 21, 1950

Miss Nannette WEAVER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe F. WEAVER, has been named as the Valedictorian of this year's graduating class at Ackerman High School. Miss Camille THOMPSON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. THOMPSON, has been named as the Salutatorian.
The 1950-51 Student Council officers were recently named as follows: President, Billy Joe ORR; Vice President, Bobby REED; Secretary-Treasurer, Jimmie TRUSSELL, with Mr. Clovis STEELE as Advisor.  The gavel was passed from Mary Joe RAY, outgoing President, with former Vice President, Gip GARNER, and Bobby Jean KING was the former Secretary-Treasurer.  The Superintendent is Dale DAVIDSON.
Sherwood News: Mr. and Mrs. Belma HAWKINS and children were here Thursday night to attend the graduation exercise at Mathiston High School.  A brother of Mrs. HAWKINS, Eugene DOBBS, was a member of the graduating class.
Antioch News: We sympathize with Mr. Dudley FORD in the passing of his brother recently.
Chester News: Lt. and Mrs. Lloyd B. HOLDEN and family of Mobile, Ala, spent several days last week in the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. HOLDEN.
Progress News: Quite a few of our people attended the funeral of Mr. John TRUSSELL of Tomnolen at McCurtains Creek Monday.
Miss Fannie COBB of Stewart favored this office with a pleasant call last Saturday.  She was accompanied by her cousin, Mr. D. D. WATSON.  Miss Fannie says she is 78 years of age and feels very young and was glad to be able to make her annual visit to Ackerman.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Apr 19, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News From The Choctaw Plaindealer

James and Winston WEIR were pleasant visitors to Ackerman Monday.
Money ADAMS and Doyle SEWARD returned from the Mississippi College last Saturday evening.
Dr. Benj. STRONG, the popular Chester physician, was a pleasant visitor to Ackerman last Saturday.
Ernest SPIVA, who has been in Nashville since the first of the year attending the Medical College, returned home last Saturday.
That staunch friend to this paper, John BAGWELL, dropped in to see us Monday morning and gave us a lift of the proper dimensions.  He not only takes the paper himself, but has a copy sent each week to his brother in Union County.
Married: At the residence of the bride's father, E. E. BUCK, on Wednesday night, June 6, 1900, by Rev. G. W. GORDEN, Mr. Chas. BAINE was married to Miss Jennie BUCK.
On Tuesday morning, May 29, 1900, Mrs. Edna GATSON (nee MOSS), died at the home of S. E. MOSS at Chester.  She was buried in the South Union Cemetery. The cause of death was typhoid fever.
Charles S. GLADNEY, one of Beat Four's good citizens, was in town Monday and gave us a call.
Supt. of Education GRAVES requests us to state to the public that he can be found in his office at Chester on the first and third Saturdays in each month and at Ackerman on the second and fourth Saturdays.
W. J. DANIEL attended Justice WOOD's court at Bankston Saturday.
Miss Nettie MOFFAT of Jackson visited her sister, Mrs. B. H. PASLAY this week.

50 Years Ago - April 21, 1950

Miss Wanda BRADBERRY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rosewell BRADBERRY, became the bride of Marion KING, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. KING of Ackerman, in an impressive ceremony in the home of the bride's parents, Sunday morning, April 9.  The Rev. S. M. BROWN performed the double ring ceremony.
Misses Nannette WEAVER and Camille THOMPSON have been chosen as Valedictorian and Salutatorian, of this year's graduating class at Ackerman High School. Nannette is the daughter of  Mr. and Mrs. Joe F. WEAVER, and  Camille is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. THOMPSON.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson WATSON and two children of Wichita Falls, Texas, spent their vacation here this week visiting his uncle, D. D. WATSON, and made a pleasant call to this office. Johnson was a former Ackerman boy, having attended the school here.
Mr. F. C. BOMAR and daughter, Libby, of Honey Grove, Texas, were guests in the Edgar REED home last week.
Guests during the past week in the Roy WILLIAMS home was her sister, Mrs. W. W. KELLUM of Tutwiler, and her son, Hon. J. W. KELLUM, outstanding lawyer also of Tutwiler.   Mrs. Robert L. LONG of Columbus joined them here Wednesday of this week.
Chester News: Mr. Allen KING spent the weekend in Clarksdale with his children, Mr. and Mrs. Sam HUDDLESTON and Dewitt KING.  He also visited his sister's children, Mr. Harvey RAY, Mrs. Oscar FERGUSON, and  Mr. and  Mrs. Jim Ed HAMILTON at Drew.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. H. S. RAY left Sunday on an extended visit with their children, M-Sgt. C. H. WILLOUGHBY and family, in San Antonio, Texas.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Apr 26, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News From The Choctaw Plaindealer

The Board of Trustees of the Ackerman Graded School met Monday evening, and after organizing by electing J. A. McKINNON, President, and J. Lem SEAWRIGHT, Secretary, proceeded to the election of the faculty for the coming year with the following result: J. R. TIPTON, Principal; Miss Mary McALISTER, first assistant; Miss Sallie RILEY, second assistant; Miss Ida COLE, third assistant; Miss Sue KEESE, music teacher.  Jim KENNEDY was reelected Principal of the colored School.
The closing exercise of the Ackerman Graded School were a success in every particular.  The boys and girls who contested for the medals acquitted themselves well.  The following received medals: Misses Velma FULCHER and Jennie BLANTON for spelling; Mr. Frank ROBINSON and Pat FULCHER for declamation.  Four diplomas were issued as follows: Misses FULCHER, Ida COLE, and Messers. Frank ROBINSON and Clifton COLE.
Hon. Jas. T. McCAFFERTY returned Tuesday evening from Jackson where he has been attending College since the Legislature adjourned.
Misses Genie and Bertha IRVING of Weir, attended commencement here last week.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. T. WEBB on Monday, June 11, a fine girl.
Work has been commenced on the new store house of SEWARD and Co.
Miss Mattie HULL of West Point visited Miss Cora HUNT last week.
Misses Cora ALLEN of French Camp and Bessie Cook of Brookhaven visited Mrs. S. R. HUGHSTON last Friday and Saturday.
Several of our citizens attended the memorial at Bywy's Creek Church last Sunday.

50 Years Ago - April 28, 1950

Mrs. Kate ELLIOTT celebrated her 70th birthday Sunday, April 23, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jim WEEKS of Weir.
The new Pastorium of Concord Baptist Church will be dedicated on Sunday, April 30.  Rev. J. M. FOY of Franklinton, LA, will preach the dedicatory sermon.
Mr. James M. BLACK, age 83, died of a stroke at his home in Weir on Wednesday.  Burial was in the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.
Weir News: Mr. Ben CHANNEL's sister, Mrs. Pearl JONES, of Houston, Texas, is visiting in his home.
Progress News: The following were visitors in the home of Mrs. Susie SHEEDY last Saturday as dinner guests: Mrs. E. H. HENDERSON and Mattie Mae of Baton Rouge, LA, and Mrs. John DRANE of Weir.
Rayville News: Mr. and Mrs. John ANDOL are the proud parents of a baby boy born April 24.
Chester News: Mrs. Tess FANT and Ethel RAY spent Sunday in Louise visiting their sister, Mrs. Shirley McINTIRE.
Bogue Chitto News: Friends extend sympathy to the family of Mrs. Bertha SMITH in her passing.
Reform News: We extend our sympathy to the VAUGHAN and MARTIN families in the death of their mother, Mrs. Fannie POWERS.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Condie ROBINSON on April 8, a son, Terry Wayne, weight 8 pounds, 4 ounces.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer May 3, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News From The Choctaw Plaindealer

Postmaster YATES has been on the puny list all the week.
J. R. TIPTON is visiting relatives at Nesbit, in DeSoto County.
Dr. Alvin SNOW has gone to the Indian Territory to locate and practice his profession.
Mrs. Jesse HUGHES has been critically ill this week, but is reported better at this writing.
P. R. SIMPSON, one of Beat One's good citizens, made us a pleasant call last Friday.
Mr. J. L. CAGLE of Louisville and father of our townsman, J. P. CAGLE, has been visiting in town this week.
W. J. REED and family of Beat Three attended Commencement at the A & M College this week where his son Alvin graduated.
Cards have been issued announcing the marriage of Miss Ruby BOYD of French Camp to Mr. P. M. Herndon of Marshall, Texas, on Wednesday morning, June 27, 1900, at 8 o'clock in the Presbyterian church at French Camp.
There was a stiff breeze from the Northwest last Sunday evening whichdid considerable damage to the telephone system, as a number of trees were blown across the wires.
The slough on the Ackerman and French Camp Road near Beechita Creek (Besa Chitto) is a very dangerous place when the waters are up.  The Board of Supervisors should either put in a pike there or else change the road.
C. J. BLACKWOOD of Winters, Texas wrote the Plaindealer on the condition of crops in Texas.

50 Years Ago - May 5, 1950

Mr. and Mrs. Otis JOHNSON are announcing the birth of a son, Jimmy Ray, born at a Jackson Hospital.  Mrs. Jewel McClure is the happy grandmother.
PFC and Mrs. Mutt SHAW left Friday for San Antonio, Texas to make their home.
Mrs. H. S. BURFORD and little daughters, Harley Ruth and Jane Ann, spent last week visiting in Camden, Ark., and Shreveport, La. Mr. and Mrs. B. BURFORD of Weir, who had been visiting in Arkansas for several days returned home with them.
Mrs. W. S. GRAVES and Miss Maxine GRAVES, long time residents of Ackerman, moved to Philadelphia Thursday of this week to make their future home.
Weir News: Mrs. Pearl CONDEL of Houston, Texas left Monday after a pleasant visit in the home of her uncle, Mr. Ben CHANNEL.
Weir News: Mr. Ken IRVING of Tchula spent last Wednesday here.
Chester News: Mrs. Golden McKNIGHT and Mr. Foster MURPHY are on an extended visit with Mr. and Mrs. L. M. McKNIGHT in Manchester, Georgia.
Rayville News: Mrs. Bill TULLOS and Mamie visited Mrs. William PREWITT and Mrs. John ANDOL and new baby a while Thursday.
Williams Hill News: Uncle Henry WILLIAMS returned home Sunday after spending a month with his daughter, Mrs. J. F. WILLIAMS and family of Moorhead.
Antioch News: Mr. and Mrs. Mansel SHUMAKER were visitors to her sister, Mrs. Bob CALDWELL and family of recent date.
On Thursday night, April 27th, approximately 25 business men of Ackerman met at the hotel for the purpose of organizing a Lions Club.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer May 10, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News From The Choctaw Plaindealer

H. A. POLLARD and family visited relatives here last Sunday.
Miss Mary McALISTER of Blue Springs visited relatives here this week.
Col. Simon FRIED, the merchant prince of Starkville, spent Monday in town.
W. H. POWER, one of Beat Three's good citizens, was a pleasant visitor Wednesday.
J. W. CLARK of Winston County sent in the first cotton bloom on Monday morning of this week.
Mrs. W. J. DANIEL and children attended the HERNDON-BOYD marriage at French Camp Wednesday.
Rev William BUNTIN, pastor of the Cumberland church, will begin a protracted meeting in town next Sunday.
R. G. and S. H. HUNT, two of Beat Four's enterprising citizens were pleasant visitors to Ackerman last Friday.
Mrs. Julia M. HARMON died at her home in Ackerman on last Friday evening. She had taught school for the past ten or twelve years.  Burial took place at Enon last Saturday morning with services conducted by Rev. G. W. GORDAN.
The westbound local freight was ditched just this side of Starkville last Friday morning, which delayed the passenger train about eight hours.
John SIDES bought some cattle while at the A & M College Commencement last week.  He got the Hereford and Pole stock of cattle.
We had a pleasant call on last Friday from genial, joyful, span-hearted George EDDLEMAN.

50 Years Ago - The Choctaw Plaindealer

Weir News: Mrs. Richard BRISTER of Shreveport, LA, spent several days of the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert PREWITT.  Her little daughter, Anita, stayed for a longer visit.
Weir News: Mrs. Jim BURT is at home after an extended visit with her son in Little Rock and sister in Memphis.
Rayville News: Mr. and Mrs. Willie RAY and Keith visited Mrs. Ray's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack JENKINS of Tomnolen, Saturday and Sunday.
Sherwood News: Mr. and Mrs. James POLLARD gave a birthday celebration Sunday in honor of his mother, Mrs. Lacy POLLARD, Sr., and Miss Maggie Ruth POLLARD, his sister.
Progress News: Mrs. Y. A. McHAN and children of Starkville were in this section recently.  They attended the memorial at Mt. Nebo.
Providence News: Mr. James SHEEDY and family of Shaw spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. CAMPBELL and attended the memorial at McCurtains Creek Sunday.
Mr. Carl DOTSON of Pocatello, Idaho, spent a few days of the past week visiting the HUNT, SNOW, and WEEKS families.  He with, Mr. Pink SNOW, made this office a call on Saturday and stated that this is his first visit since 1923.
T-Sgt. and Mrs. Royce McMINN and their sister, Miss Johnnie GAINER of Biloxi spent the weekend here in the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. GAINER.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey MOSS of Pascagoula and Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. LOVE and Margaret of Mobile spent the weekend with their mother, Mrs. R. G. LOVE.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer May 17, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News From The Choctaw Plaindealer

Will HEARON of New Orleans is spending a few days at home.
J. M. TURNIPSEED, Treasurer of Choctaw County, spent Monday night in town.
Jerry H. POWER of Beat Four made this office a pleasant call Monday morning.
Dr. J. M. KELLUM, the popular Dido physician, was a visitor to Ackerman last Saturday.
Miss Kate WOODWARD of Yazoo City is spending awhile with home folks at New Prospect.
Col. W. B. MOSLEY was in town last Friday, accompanied by his two interesting little daughters.
Dr. R. A. NICHOLSON is visiting relatives at his old home county in Newton County.  He will be absent until the first of August.
Miss Annie DeLAY, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. G. W. MONTGOMERY, for some time, returned to her home in Atlanta, GA, Monday evening.
M. B. DEMPSEY has bought out Dr. C. E. WILSON's interests in the mercantile establishment of A. L. WEEKS & Co., and invites the public to call and see him.
A delegation of soldiers came over from Mobile on the Fourth of July and went over to Lebanon and erected a monument over the grave of their comrade Hugh COLLINS.
Rufus D. PREWITT, Tax Assessor of this county, filed his Assessment Rolls with the clerk of the Board of Supervisors at Chester Monday.  The report shows that there are 5,797 educable children in this county.

50 Years Ago - May 12, 1950

Rayville News: Visitors in the Frank RAY home Friday were: Mrs. Osie NORRIS, Mrs. Cornelia NORRIS, Mrs. Quilla WHITE and Shirley Ann, Mrs. Carrol KELLUM and Billie, all of Maben, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam MILLER, Mr. Wess MILLER, Corrine MILLER and Mrs. Clayton DOBBINS.
Weir News: Mrs. Earl RAY of the Panhandle Community spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Quarrels RAY.
Williams Hill News: Visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Odie WILDER during the weekend were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. WILDER of Oxford; his sister, Mrs. Fletcher JOYNER of Memphis; Mrs. Edna GOODWIN; Mrs. Helen JAMES and Wayne of Helena, Ark., Mr. and Mrs. Earl WILDER and son, Robert Earl, of Oxford.
Progress News: Our people in this community were shocked to learn of the death of our neighbor, Mr. Jim DAVIS, and sympathy is extended to his family.
Chester News: Mr. and Mrs. S. L. spanGERS of Webb were weekend visitors to their sisters, Mesdames Letha RAY and Emmeline BARNETT and also their brother, Mr. J. A. spanGERS. Mrs. spanGERS remained over for an extended visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde KING and his mother, Mrs. J. R. KING of Marked Tree, Ark., spent last weekend in the home of relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Mac WORRELL and Mr. Smith WORRELL.
Myte Creek News: Mr. and Mrs. Joe HARRIS of Memphis spent Saturday night with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris HARRIS, and then they left for Winona to spend the day with Mrs. HARRIS' sister, Mrs. Lenord NICK.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer May 24, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

Mrs. F. L. BANKS is visiting relatives at Crystal Springs.
We regret to learn of the death of Mr. I. C. WOODWARD which occurred at his home in Winston County near Louisville on July 5 after an illness of several months.  He was the father of Mrs. Dr. J. D. WEEKS of this place, and a brother of W. M. WOODWARD at New Prospect.
Married at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. J. W. CATLEDGE, on Sunday morning, July 8, 1900, by Rev. J. T. SARGENT, Mr. Scott RHODES was married to Miss Eva CATLEDGE.
Miss Bertie SMITH of McCool is visiting the family of her brother.
Miss Velma FULCHER has returned from a pleasant visit to friends in Black Hawk.
Misses Mary STUBBLEFIELD and Fannie DRANE of French Camp visited S. R. HUGHSTON's family this week.
J. E. COBB, a prominent merchant of Weir was in to see us Tuesday.
This town had a narrow escape from a fire Monday morning when the store house occupied by J. D. BARRON was discovered to be on fire, but the flames were soon extinguished.
Declared candidates for the Office of Tax Assessor are: D. H. BUCK, E. B. WEAVER, and Charles A. FRANKS.
Miss Bessie VAUGHN, a beautiful lady of Columbus, is visiting Mrs. R. E. QUINN.
D. P. FRANKS, one of Beat One's good farmers and substantial citizens, was a pleasant visitor to Ackerman last Friday.
Mrs. W. H. H. FANCHER and little son, Carroll, visited B. F. TOWNSEND's family this week.

50 Years Ago - May 19, 1950

Miss Elaine HODGES, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. Pasley HODGES, will graduate from the Greenwood Leflore Hospital School of Nursing on May 28.
Antioch News: Mr. and Mrs. Mansel SHUMAKER were overnight visitors to his parents Sunday night.  Mr. and Mrs. SHUMAKER and her parents attended Memorial Services in Stoneville, Tenn., the old family burial grounds.
Progress News: Mr. and Mrs. John ALLEN and baby, Mr. and Mrs. Robert TIDWELL, and Mr. Tommy FOX, all of Tomnolen, were visitors in Lisman, AL, in the home of W. C. ORR.
Weir News: Mrs. Mable McKNIGHT has been visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Nola PHILLIPS.
Chester News: Mesdames Annie Lee SUGG and Williard COLLIER were called to the death bed of their sister, Mrs. Bertha McGEHEE, in Blytheville, Ark., last Thursday.
Myte Creek News: Mr. and Mrs. Lamar HARRIS left Wednesday for New Orleans after spending two weeks here with home folk.
Mr. W. S. TENHET and friend James DOWDY of Texas City, Tex., spent several days here this week with Mr. TENHET's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Roy WILLIAMS.
Mrs. Robert D. CAMPBELL and little daughter, Kathy, from Caracas, Venezuela, arrived Saturday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. FINGER.
Nell MONTGOMERY of Jackson and Charles of Ole Miss were at home for Mother's Day and attended the memorial at Lebanon.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer May 31, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

W. C. LEWIS is erecting a residence on his lot west of the Livery Stable.
J. H. McKINNON has moved to his new residence on Chester Street.
W. J. CROW has been recuperating at Shin Springs during the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. HEARON, Jr., are the proud possessors of a fine baby boy.
Allie ROWELL has arranged to open up a Barber Shop at Starkville with F. E. LUCAS in charge.
Dr. E. C. WILSON has bought the cottage east of Henry SIDES and has moved his family into it.
S. A. GAYARTE has bought the PAGE place on Cherry Street and is having another story erected before moving his family into it.
Sheriff W. J. CROW informs us that his mill on Bywy is now ready to grind wheat.
Miss Blanche CAPERTON, a beautiful young lady of Winston County, is visiting Misses Ida and Ethel COLE.
J. L. POWER and wife and Mrs. Frank TOWNSEND spent last Sunday in Attala County.
H. M. BOWIE, a well-to-do farmer of Beat One, made us a pleasant and substantial call Wednesday.
J. A. McKINNON is making an addition to his residence, the work being superintended by J. V. PLYLER.
J. W. HARMON and little daughter, Pearl, are visiting relatives in Blue Springs.
W. H. ADAMS, worshipful Master of Bankston Lodge No. 296 A.F. & A. Masons announces that the Lodge of Sorrow will take place next Sunday morning at Bankston.

50 Years Ago - May 26, 1950

The sixty-fifth annual commencement exercises were held at French Camp Academy on May 2.  The following seniors received their diplomas: Christene THREET, Valedictorian; Helen Ruth PACE, Salutatorian; Jack R. BRANNING; Peggy BROWN; Floyce BURDEN; Ray CHAPMAN, Tommie COLLEY; James HOLLOWAY; Don MECKLIN; Jerry McWHORTER; Buddy PARKERSON; Dot BLACK RHODES; Patricia ROBINSON; Kempe THOMAS; Ira HILL VEAZEY; Thomas WARD; and Roy Gene WARD.  The following were graduates in the summer class of 1949: Marvin DAY, Melvin JONES, C. L. STAFFORD, and Ed TURK.
On Sunday, May 21, Mrs. Ben CHANNELL celebrated her 74th birthday at her home in Weir.
Williams Hill News: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. SCOTT of Oakland, California, are on an extended visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob GRIFFIN.
Weir News: Mrs. George WHITMIRE and Mrs. Crayton BOWIE attended the funeral of their cousin, Pate MABRY, at the Edgefield Cemetery in Attala County Saturday.
Chester News: This community was shocked to learn of the tragic deaths of Jim SHEEDY and Clifton EDWARDS Sunday.
Mrs. Frank D. ALFORD has returned to her home after spending the past month in Easley and Pendleton, S. C., due to the critical illness of Mrs. Gladys
BLACK CRENSHAW who died at her home Wednesday in Easley, S. C.
Mr. and Mrs. Hilary PORTER and Mr. and Mrs. Bill HACKATHORN of Canton, Ohio, are spending their vacation with Mrs. PORTER's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. PORTER, and other relatives.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer June 7, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

Lee BLACK has removed with his family to McCool.
W. T. CRAWFORD has been on the sick list this week.
S. L. BOYD visited relatives here the first of the week.
Dick FONDREN, the popular Dido merchant, was here Friday.
We had a pleasant call last Saturday from Jerry POWER.
John W. DICKINSON attended the quarterly meeting at Pisgah last Sunday.
Willie HANNA, who is attending school at French Camp, was at home Sunday.
Dr. M. K. MOFFATTE and wife of Okalona visited relatives here this week.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. B. H. PASLAY, on Friday night, Nov 16, a boy.
Capt. H. H. NAUGLE, the popular postmaster at Fentress, was here Wednesday.
Mr. James H. TABOR, postmaster at Bankston, and Miss Mary THOMAS of Winston County were married Tuesday, Nov 20.
Wallace WOOD and family leave next Tuesday for Texas.
We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. EVANS, wife of Rev. R. M. EVANS, which occurred at their home in Shannon on the 11th.
Charley COLEMAN of Cameron, Texas has renewed his subscription.
John Barrette CARROLL, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. CARROLL, died on Oct 28 at his home in the Delta.  Survivors mentioned are his aged parents, wife, and sisters.  Written by his sister, Lelia Carroll Barron.
Recent subscribers to the paper include: Dr. Ben STRONG, Richard A. MOSS, J. D. CARR, Chas. COLEMAN, W. A. TOLLISON, S. E. MIERS.

50 Years Ago - June 2, 1950

Samuel Webb WOOD, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam WOOD, will receive his degree from Ole Miss in pharmacy on Monday morning.  He began work after school hours and during vacations for Moore Drug Co. at the age of 12 years old.  From "floor sweeper" to head clerk and beginning June 5 he will be full-time pharmacist at the Moore Drug Store at the ripe age of 21.
Clinton H. GRAVES, Jr., has been chosen by the General Education Board for a scholarship for graduate study next year.  A science major from Ackerman, who graduated from State in May, is the first undergraduate student ever to receive this scholarship.  He will undertake graduate study in plant pathology next fall at the University of Wisconsin.
Mr. and Mrs. William T. BLACK and family of Pioneer, LA, spent the weekend at home with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. X. P. BLACK, and all of them attended the graduation of their son and brother, Robert L. BLACK at State College, Monday.
Mrs. J. A. FELDMAN and children returned to their home in Valley Stream, N. Y. Tuesday after spending their vacation here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom POWER.  Her sister, Mrs. Frank MOSS, went home with her for a visit.
Antioch News: Mrs. Bessie SEGO and Mrs. Lena DOTSON of California were visitors to Mrs. C. P. WILLIAMS recently.
Weir News: Mrs. R. C. LANE is on an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Emmett ALLEN, in Tyronza, Arkansas.
Chester News: Mrs. Lottie DAWSON left Sunday for Columbus, GA, for an extended visit with her children, Mr. and Mrs. Clint BEARDEN.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer June 14, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

Recent subscribers to the paper include: John H. COLEMAN, W. W. WOOD, W. T. WEEKS, C. G. WOOD, G. S. BURKS, J. R. GLADNEY, Eugene REID, N. Q. ADAMS, Eli BLAINE of Beat 4, Jack REEL of Beat 3.
We regret to record the death of one of Ackerman's brightest and most popular young men, that of Mr. R. H. (Bounce) PREWITT, which occurred in town Wednesday of this week.  Burial was in Lebanon, the services conducted by Elder JACKS at the Christian Church and at the cemetery.
Jessie C. LEWIS of Longview spent several days of this week with relatives in and around Ackerman.
Dr. J. KOLB and wife have returned from Shinn Springs.
Mrs. Dr. J. D. WEEKS and children are visiting relatives in Macon.
Dr. T. Milton HOLLOWAY, the popular young Bankston physician, made this office a pleasant call last Saturday.
Hamp DEMPSEY has removed with his family to the Indian Territory, having sold his residence to B. H. PASLAY.
W. A. DOBBS and John ATKINS, two of Beat Two's good citizens, were in town Monday and while here did not fail to call at this office.
Mr. Steven KREBBS died at his home just over the line in Winston County on Monday evening of this week.  The burial took place at Salem Tuesday evening, Rev. L. BANKS conducting the service.
Prof. A. GRAVES, Supt. of Education of this county, directs us to announce that the Teachers' Institute will be held in Ackerman on Monday, August 20.

50 Years Ago - June 9, 1950

The count to date for the population of the Census, taken as of April 1, 1950 is 10,703 for Choctaw County and 1,463 for the Town of Ackerman.
Sherwood News: Mr. and Mrs. A. E. SMITH, Mr. and Mrs. Festus BRELAND, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. BRELAND, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie BOLLIS, and Mr. Roy C. FONDREN enjoyed a span fishing trip to Mathews near Sidon and had great success.
Rayville News: Mr. John ANDAL was called to Buffalo, N. Y. to the bed of his brother who is very ill.
Antioch News: Mr. L. D. STEDMAN of Memphis spent a few days with his mother, Mrs. Ina STEDMAN, last week.
Chester News: Mr. and Mrs. Euel PERRY of Baton Rouge, LA, were recent visitors of their uncle, Mr. Foster MURPHY and their cousin, Mrs. Golden McKNIGHT.
Weir News: Mr. and ,Mrs. Claude WILLS, Miss Wanda TURNER, and Mrs. Victor W. SCHIDRO of Chicago spent the weekend with Mrs. H. B. PIERCE and Mary Lynn.
Weir News: S-Sgt. and Mrs. Frankie ARNAULT and two children of Randolph Field, San Antonio, Texas, are spending his furlough with Mrs. ARNAULT's father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Oran HARRIS.
Mrs. Bessie W. RUSSELL of Chatham, VA, arrived here last Friday to spend the summer with her mother, Mrs. J. D. WEEKS, and sister Thelma.
T-Sgt. and Mrs. Royce McMINN of Keesler Field are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. McMINN and Mr. and Mrs. John H. GAINER and other relatives and friends.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer June 21, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

W. E. TENHET made a visit to the Delta this week.
James WEIR was in town Monday.
Dr. James McGOVERN spent Wednesday in town.
W. T. WEBB and family spent Sunday with Sturgis relatives.
A. M. YATES has returned from an extended visit to relatives in Attala County.
H. H. HANES carried two car loads of cattle and one car load of sheep to New Orleans Wednesday.
A protracted meeting has been in progress at Enon this week, conducted by the pastor, Rev. William BUNTIN.
We regret very much to learn of the death of Mrs. Dr. S. S. SMITHWICK, which occurred at Mathiston last Friday.  The burial took place at South Union.
Earnest SPIVA paid our town a visit a few days since.  He is recently back from attending medical lectures preparatory to engaging in the practice of medicine. Earnest is an energetic fellow in whatever he undertakes, and we predict success for him in his new field.
Miss Sue KEESE, we are informed, has secured a music class in Ackerman and will go there in the early future.
Rufus A. PEARSON has filed for homestead with the land office at Jackson and gives as witnesses: W. H. BRAMLETT, J. R. WOODS, O. F. CHAMBLEE, W. A. SIMPSON, all of Bankston, Miss.
William A. WILLIAMS has filed for homestead with the land office at Jackson and gives as witnesses: R. F. ADAMS, J. A. SHUMAKER, R. A. WOOD, W. H. MABUS, all of Mabus, Miss.

50 Years Ago - June  16, 1950

Warren Woodrow JOHNSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. JOHNSON of Ackerman, was graduated with honors from Milsaps College on May 29, with a B. S. degree, with a major in Biology.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. Bill TAYLOR and little son of Goodman and C. W. TOWNSEND of Jackson spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carol Townsend.
Sherwood News: Mr. and Mrs. W. D. WORTLEY of West Point were Sunday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. C. H. SMITH.
Antioch News: Mr. and Mrs. Obie CHILDRESS of Louisiana were visitors to her sister, Mrs. Lonnie Stephens, along with Mr. and Mrs. Moline BLACKWELL of West Point and Mr. and Mrs. Ethridge BLACK of Nebo community.
Chester News: Mr. and Mrs. Estel Murphy of Camden, Ark. spent several days last week in the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry RAY.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul WHITTEN and little daughter of the University of Illinois are visiting relatives here for two weeks.
Maxie H. BRUCE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold BRUCE, graduated at State College, May 20.  He is the brother of Mrs. R. F. ERWIN, and is being congratulated by his many friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Don SPENCER left last week for Webb, where they will make their home.  Mr. SPENCER is in charge of the ice plant there.
Mrs. M. E. MATTHEWS visited her sister, Mrs. I. W. SIMMONS and family in Dyersburg, Tenn. last week.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer June 28, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

The Lebanon Camp Meeting has been postponed until the second Sunday in September.
Mrs. Blanche CONNER has returned from an extended visit to relatives in Hattiesburg.
J. H. BLACKWOOD, one of Beat Four's good citizens, made this office a pleasant call Tuesday.
Miss Virginia WORSHEM spent the week in Louisville, KY, purchasing her fall and winter stock of Millinery.
Leroy WEAVER, son of ex-sheriff E. B. WEAVER, has been appointed postmaster at Chester, vice H. R. JOHNSON, retired.
L. H. HOPKINS, a prominent attorney of Louisville and Supt. of Education of Winston, was a prominent visitor to Ackerman Wednesday.
Kelly YATES, Deputy Postmaster, has been spending the week at his old home in Attala County, and Fuller BURNEY had been filling his place in the post office.
We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Della Rowland which occurred at her home in Beat One last Sunday.  Burial took place at South Union.
Tribute of respect from the Hall of Bankston Lodge No. 296 of A. F. & A. Masons honoring the memory of W. H. TABOR who died on the 9th day of December 1899.  Survivors mentioned were wife and family.
Jurors for the Ackerman Term of Court were: Nat POLLARD, John FONDREN, L. H. STUBBLEFIELD, T. A. KERR, L. ROBINSON, B. BRUCE, S. CLARDY, J. W. PEARSON, J. E. BRADLEY, J. C. BARRON, JOE THOMPSON, VERGE COTTON, W. L. HUMPHRIES, W. W. HUTCHINSON.

50 Years Ago- June 23, 1950

Rayville News: Mrs. Loran LUCAS went to Greenwood Thursday to visit her sister, Mrs. James BALL.
Sherwood News: Mrs. Claudie HARLEY and Mr. and Mrs. C. T. BAILEY were happy to have Mrs. J. L. TRAPP of Glendora, Mrs. Nora FINCH of Grenada, and Mrs. John HATHCOCK of Greenwood in their home last week.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence SOLOMON and children of Belzoni visited in the W. H. LAVENDER and L. H. BURRIS home during the weekend.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. Elton WHITMIRE, Rose EDWARD, and Nancy IRVING are spending this week in Arkansas.
Antioch News: Miss Barbara TAYLOR has been visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. McADAMS.
Williams Hill News: Mr. Eddie BLAIR of Hamilton visited in the homes of Simmie and Rufus BROOKS and Raymond STATEN the past week.
After spending a furlough with parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. McMINN and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. GAINER, Sgt. and Mrs. Royce McMINN have returned to Keesler Field.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy IRVING of Leland visited relatives and friends here the pastweekend.
Mrs. Mansel McGOVERN and children of Cleveland spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McGOVERN.
Chester News: Mr. and Mrs. Dillie WARD and children of Oak Ridge, Tenn. spent the weekend with relatives and visited their father, Mr. Joe McINTIRE in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harley McINTIRE.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer , July 5, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer
Jurors for the Ackerman Term of court were: (Continued from last week): J. F. WEEKS, Robert LUCAS, W. C. MILLER, J. J. FAIR, W. V. ALFORD, E. O. MABUS, Tom KING, P. L. COTTON, N. C. HENDERSON, J. Bud MITCHELL, Sam SMITH, G. T. OSWALT, E. T. CURTIS, A. J. CRAWFORD, Eli SNOW, W. C. BUCK, Bent BROOKS, W. B. PEARONS, M. S. BOWIE, A. R. GRAVES, H. E. KYLE, C. B. CLIFTON, JESSE
HENRY, W. A. LINDSEY, Wes HOOD, J. P. CATLEDGE, Frank LOVE, W. A.WHITACKER, C. A. SISSON, Isaac MORRIS, E. R. SEWARD, Ed KING, Allen BROOKS, R. A. DOWNING, G. A. EDDLEMAN, W. A. HANNA.
The following is the list for the Chester Court: W. H. DOBBS, D. L. HUMPHRIES, T. J. DAVES, Will MURPHY, Bill BROCK, J. W. SIMPSON, Joe WILTSHIRE, Chas. BAGWELL, J. B. TANKERSLY, J. T. GUNTER, Green PEARSON, Jim HENDERSON, J. H. BOOTHER, J. W. NAIL, M. BUSBY, G. W. PAMLETT, J. H. TABOR, Ab COLEMAN, J. W. JONES, G. W. FOX, H. M. BOWIE, Tom ALLEN, G. H. BRANSCUM, S. C. RIDDELL, Jim DODDS, J. F. WELLS, R. H. HENDERSON, C. H. DOBBS, J. F. BRAMLETT, Sherman HUNT, C. S. BOWLES, M. F. ERWIN, Joe HENDERSON, D. N. DANIEL, J. H. RIDDELL, H. A. POLLARD, Ross  EDWARDS, J. J. ALLEN, Wes RAY, J. H. KITE, C. M. MILLS, J. F. WISE, J. B. FRANKS, L. M. RABURN, G. L. LEA, C. C. McCAFFERTY, and John EDWARDS.
Prof. H. A. HENSON still has faith and confidence in Ackerman's future growth and prosperity.  He recently paid fifteen dollars a foot for a lot on Chester Street.
T. F. McGEE has returned from Washington County where he went in company with C. A. TORBERT and J. H. EDDLEMAN to buy a tract of timbered land.

50 Years Ago - June 30, 1950

Bogue Chitto News: Mr. and Mrs. Doyle CROWDER and children attended the family reunion at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Money HOLLAWAY.
Myte Creek News: Mr. Dudly PREWITT of Louisiana spent last weekend here with his brother, Mr. Charlie PREWITT and family.
Sherwood News: Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Pike and children of Memphis and Mrs. Lee HAWKINS called on Mr. and Mrs. C. B. POLLARD recently.
Antioch News: Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey BAILEY and children of Lexington were weekend visitors to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. RAINS.
Chester News: Miss Evelyn MEDDERS who has been visiting her brother, Mr. William MEDDERS and family in New Orleans, is at home for her vacation.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. S. A. STEELE of Nederland, Texas are visiting with Mr. STEELE's sister, Mrs. B. O. POWER, this week.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. W. G. CAIN of Prattville, Ala., spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Roy POLLARD.
Col. and Mrs. Bruce HEMPHILL and three children, Johnny, Joan and Bryan of Washington, D. C., and his brother, Coach Melvin HEMPHILL of Clarksdale spent the weekend in the home of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. BRUCE.
J. Fred RHODES will leave Friday for Vallejo, Calif. to spend the month with his children, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley REED.
Mrs. Eula WEST has returned home after a long visit in Vallejo and Klamath,
Calif, and Chicago, Ill.  On her return home she visited in Memphis.
Miss Necie WILSON attended the golden anniversary celebration honoring Mr. and Mrs. E. B. RUSSELL at Edinburg Sunday

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer July 12, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

Kelly YATES has returned from a pleasant visit to relatives in Attala County and is at his post in the Post Office.
S. A. GAYARRE has moved into his new residence on Cherry Street.
Miss Virginia WORSHAM has returned from a two week's visit to Louisville, KY.
Rev. N. Q. ADAMS of Oktibbeha was a pleasant visitor to Ackerman Monday.
T. A. HESTER, the popular Justice of the Peace in Beat Two, was here Wednesday.
Miss Annie FONDREN of Dido has been spending the week with Mrs. W. T. CRAWFORD.
C. A. TOBERT, J. E. COBB and W. C. LINCH, prominent merchants of Weir, were here Wednesday.
Dr. Albert S. GLENN of Brooksville and Miss Hallie WOODWARD were married at J. W. WOODWARD's at New Prospect on Aug 23, Rev. A. N. ESHMAN of West Point officiating.
W. J. REED of Beat Three was mixing with his numerous friends in town Wednesday.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. L. T. GAINES on Wednesday night, a girl.
Justice of the Peace Bill GLADNEY of Beat Four spent several days in town this week.
Dr. C. E. WILSON, who has been down with slow fever for a week or so, is reported better.
J. P. PATTERSON, the popular supervisor from Beat Three, made this office a pleasant call Wednesday.
The Board of Supervisors will meet at Chester next Monday and continue in session the entire week.

50 Years Ago - July 14, 1950

Julius Leon HARRIS, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. N. HARRIS of Weir, was graduated June 23 from the USAF Officer Candidate School, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Progress News: Miss Charlene RAY of Jackson was called home last Friday to the bedside of her father, Mr. Will RAY.
Weir News: Mr. Leon BOND of the U. S. Air Force, and his wife arrived Sunday for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William BOND.
Weir News: Mrs. Herbert BLAINE left last Friday for North Carolina to visit her husband for a while.
Chester News: Mr. and Mrs. Travis BOX of Greenville are on an extended visit with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley TACKETT and other relatives.
Providence News: Mr. and Mrs. Jack MILLS of Savannah, Ga., are spending their vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. MILLS.
Williams Hill News: Mr. and Mrs. STEPHENS and son, Bob, of Dallas, Texas, were the guests of his sister, Mrs. Bob GRIFFIN, on Monday night, who accompanied them to Cleveland Tuesday to visit other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Billy MOORE and Mr. and Mrs. Dale DAVIDSON left this week for a tour of Canada and through the East United States.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. WATSON of Anniston, Alabama, were visitors with his
sister, Mrs. H. D. MONTGOMERY.  They all visited another sister, Mrs. Andrew RUTLEDGE of McCool Sunday.
Mrs. Lester WEAVER left Wednesday morning for San Antonio, Texas for a two weeks' visit with her children, Mr. and Mrs. "Mut" SHAW.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer July 19, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

Married at South Union Camp Ground on Aug. 26, 1900 by Rev. W. L. ANDERSON, Mr. John SHERER of Alabama to Miss Lura MOSS of Choctaw County.
M. W. CONNER of Hattiesburg spent several days of this week with his numerous Ackerman friends.
The grand jury at its sitting here last week returned nine true bills of indictment.  We are glad to know that old Choctaw is generally on a higher plane morally.
Estelle DOBBS, second son of our circuit clerk, left Monday evening for Iuka to enter college at that place.
W. T. WEBB and wife and Fuller and Tack BURNEY are spending the week at Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. Nannie BLACK of Cameron, Texas is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. A. McKNIGHT.
Dr. B. M. BLACK of Carrollton visited Mayor BLACK here the first of the week.
Marion COLE, a promising young merchant of Weir, spent Sunday at home.
Dr. Benj. Strong, the popular Chester physician, was here Monday.
Aaron GOODMAN spent Wednesday in Ackerman.
Miss Jennie CRAMER visited relatives in Starkville this week.
Misses Mary CARLISLE and Maggie WINTERS of McCool visited Miss Nona ADAMS last week.
W. W. RILEY, C. A. HEMPHILL and E. E. BUCK have been appointed election commissioners for this county.
James HENDERSON, Populite candidate for Tax Assessor, has withdrawn, which leaves Rufus D. PREWITT as the only candidate.

50 Years Ago - July 21, 1950

Mr. Buster HARRIS celebrated his 74th birthday on July 16 with a large family reunion.
Chester News: Mr. and Mrs. Howard RAY and children of Camden, Ark. are visiting relatives here and at Ackerman for a while.
Sherwood News: Messrs. Eugene DOBBS and Burl HENRY have gone to Wood Junior College to prepare for entering that institution.
Weir News: Mrs. Sam MOSS of Durant spent last Wednesday night in the home of her sister, Mrs. Herbert PREWITT.
Weir News: Visitors in the C. H. GLADNEY home last weekend were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles GLADNEY and Mr. and Mrs. Byron GLADNEY and children of Jackson.
Antioch News: Mr. and Mrs. Wesley STEPHENS and son, Bob, of Dallas, Texas were short-time visitors to relatives here recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Kendall WORRELL and children have returned home after spending several days in Little Rock, Ark. with relatives.
The Plaindealer joins friend and relatives in expressing sincere sympathy to Bruce BURNEY, Jr., and Mrs. Blanche BURNEY and children in the death of Mr. Bruce BURNEY, Sr.
Mrs. R. B. PARKER and Margaret of Quitman are spending several weeks with her mother, Mrs. W. C. GILLIS, Sr., while Mr. Parker is in school at state college.
Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt RAY, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. RAY, Mrs. J. E. RAY, and Mr. and Mrs. O. A. RAY attended the funeral of Mr. Gordon LEARD which was held in Durant Wednesday.  Mr. LEARD is the son of Mrs. O. A. RAY.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph BOWIE of Memphis spent the weekend with Mrs. BOWIE's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. MURPHY, and Mr. BOWIE's brother, Mr. Clarence BOWIE and Mrs. BOWIE.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer July 26, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

A. T. TOWNSEND is tearing the old gin house down and is preparing to build him a new residence on his lot south of the railroad.
Dave QUINN's new residence is nearing completion.
William A. WILLIAMS filed his claim for homestead and names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence on the land: R. F. ADAMS, Mrs. J. A. SHUMAKER, R. A. WOOD, W. H. MABUS, all of Mabus, Miss.
Major W. M. ARNOLD, a prominent planter of this county and one of the most affable and genial of men to found anywhere, was circulating among his numerous friends in town Wednesday.
Dr. J. H. ALEXANDER and Mr. D. B. COMFORT of Kosciusko were in town last Saturday on their way to the Lebanon Camp Meeting.
T. F. McGEE is putting in some additional machinery to his already up-to-date ginnery.
Miss Ruby and Irma SEWARD have returned from an extended visit to relatives in Meridian.
Jim HANES is building a seed home on the right of way east of the cotton yard.
The brick store house of SEWARD & Co. is nearing completion.
Rufus CROW is down with an attack of fever.
Chancery Clerk HUGHES has been confined to his room this week with sickness, and his office has been properly looked after by J. Myrick HARRIS.
Ackerman received her first bale of new cotton last Saturday, the same being brought in by George HALL of the Bywy community and sold for 10:55.  A short time afterwards Lige REED brought in a bale which brought 9:55.  Boke RHODES had a bale here Tuesday and received 9:60 for it.

50 Years Ago - July 28, 1950

Providence News: Mr. and Mrs. W. A. MILLS and daughters visited Pvt. Dair MILLS in Columbus, Georgia Sunday.
Antioch News: Aunt Pate LONG celebrated her 91st birthday on July 27.  A number of her children and grandchildren were present for the celebration.
Bogue Chitto News: Mrs. Lollie Burdine CURTIS of Dallas, Texas has been visiting relatives here for several days.
Progress News: Claude BOWIE and family of Jackson were in this community last week.  They attended the funeral of Will RAY at Salem Church last week.
Chester News: Mr. J. COLLIER of Texas was a guest of Mrs. Cora JENKINS recently, having brought his mother, Mrs. Donie COLLIER, out for an extended visit with Mrs. JENKINS.
Williams Hill News: Mrs. Lizzie COST of Merigold is visiting her sister, Mrs. Simmie BROOKS, this week.
Reform News: Mrs. Gertrude LYNCH of St. Louis, MO, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. U. M. LOVELL, last week.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. Paul BUCKANAN and son of Batesville, Ark. visited with Mrs. G. S. COBB and Mrs. Theron McGEE last week.
Mr. F. R. COLEMAN, Inspector, Zoning Dallas, Texas favored this office with a call Wednesday.  He is the grandson of William R. COLEMAN who moved from here to Texas in 1860.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde KING of Marked Tree, Ark., and Mrs. Guy MANNING and two sons of Memphis visited relatives here this week.
Mrs. Alma MOSS STONE of Hurtsboro, Ala. visited her brothers, Messrs. Richard, Jim and Lee MOSS this week and attended the Camp Meeting at South Union.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Aug 2, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

The store of I. M. BERMAN will be closed on Monday, Sept. 24 and Wednesday, Oct. 3 on account of Jewish Holidays.
Col. Simon FRIED and Belv HOGAN of Starkville spent last Friday in town in the interest of the Odd Fellows Lodge to be instituted here next Thursday night.
W. W. WOOD received a telegram last Saturday evening from Paris, Texas bringing the sad news that Mr. T. J. SCARBROUGH was dead.  Mr. Scarbrough left here with his family last December to make his home in Texas.
Tom BRADBERRY, son of Adam BRADBERRY, left Tuesday for West Point to enter the Military college at that place.
Money ADAMS and Doyle SEWARD have returned to the Mississippi College at Clinton.
Miss Velma FULCHER left this week to enter Southern Female College at West Point.
Hon. Jas. T. McCAFFERTY is spending a few days at his home in Beat One.
W. A. HANNA spent several days in Memphis this week.
W. F. BURNEY is now selling goods for M. TRAUB.
J. P. JOHNSON visited relatives and friends in Columbus this week.
Judge CAMPBELL is attending Chancery Court in town.
Mrs. Edgar G. HARRIS of Greenwood is spending a while in town.
Mrs. H. A. HEARON and children are visiting relatives in West Point this week.
R. H. HENDERSON, a substantial farmer of Beat One, made this office a pleasant call Tuesday morning.

50 Years Ago - August 4, 1950

Mr. and Mrs. Addie STROWD received a telegram Monday that their son, PFC Eckford STROWD, was slightly wounded in action in Korea, while operating a Howitzer with the 1st Cavalry Division.
Myte Creek News: Mr. and Mrs. Don JOSEPH and children and Mr. Jackie WADE of Illinois are spending a few days here with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe WADE.
Weir News: Mrs. Annie Mae WASSON of Moorehead is visiting in the home of her brother, C. O. DEAN and Mrs. DEAN.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. Ben GLADNEY, Jr., and baby of Mobile spent the past week in the home of his parents.
Lt. Charles Ray ROBERTSON of Oxford was a short time visitor with his uncle, L. A. ROBERTSON, Sunday.  He was enroute from Madison where he attended the funeral of his uncle, Mr. W. S. McHANN.
Mr. and Mrs. John PUGH and two children of Adrian, Michigan, are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. FULGHAM and other relatives for a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel MOSS of Tyler, Texas, were called home last Sunday due to the illness of Mrs. Moss' father, Mr. Will Green of Sturgis.
Sherwood News: Mr. Gerald HENRY of Flint, Michigan, spent the week with home folks.
Panhandle News: Mr. Nathan GORDON left Saturday for California to visit his sister and relative in Los Angeles.
Providence News: Mr. and Mrs. James BLACKWOOD spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. BLACKWOOD.
Reform News: Mr. Theron BRADBERRY of Louisiana was home last week to attend the funeral of his uncle, Mr. Smith BRADBERRY.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Aug 16, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

Dr. R. A. NICHOLSON Sundayed in McCool.
Justice of the Peace Sid JENKINS spent Monday here.
Major W. M. ARNOLD was a pleasant visitor Monday.
SEWARD & Co. have moved into their new brick store house.
Dr. James McGOVERN was a visitor to Ackerman the first of the week.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. R. DAVIS on Sept. 29, a girl.
Dr. R. K. PREWITT has opened up a stock of goods at the corner of Front and Chester Streets.
Moses TRAUB and I. M. BERMAN observed Yom Kippur, the days of atonement, in Starkville Wednesday.
We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Charley DUDLEY which occurred at her home in Beat Two last Sunday night.
W. J. GLADNEY, Beat Four's popular Justice of the Peace, was circulating around amongst the adversaries Monday.
The Plaindealer regrets to chronicle the sudden death of the little two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. A. CRAMER which occurred Monday of congestion.
Lee BLACKWOOD, son of Jas. P. BLACKWOOD, killed a white squirrel in Yokanookany bottoms a few days ago.
The Ackerman Graded School opened Monday with about 160 in attendance, sixteen of whom are boarding pupils: Charles BUCK, Sam POLLARD, Pleamon BRUCE, Victor MOSS, John TIPTON, Robert GORDON, Felix LONG, Anna Belle MCALISTER, Bessie BUCK, Pearl LONG, Virgie DAVIS, Esther Henderson, Emma Hammond, Kittie, Frank and Henry SIDES.

50 Years Ago - August 18, 1950

Sherwood News: Miss Audia SMITH is visiting her uncle and aunt, Rev. and Mrs. T. J. SMITH, of Kansas City, MO.
Weir News: Mrs. H. P. PIERCE and Miss Mary Lynn KEEN have just returned from an extended visit to Texas.
Weir News: Mrs. Pearla MAUDLIN of Leland has been visiting relatives in our community for two weeks.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pickle left Friday for their new home in Senatobia.  Mr. Pickle will teach in the Junior College at Senatobia.
Reform News: We extend our sympathy to the Willie BRUCE family in his passing and also to Earl and Sudie GRIFFIN in their infant son's passing.
Mrs. W. R. KIMLER and grandson, Kenneth, of Nederland, Texas, spent two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Mac Worrell and other relatives.
Rev. and Mrs. Garner MARTIN of Idana, Kansas and his brother, Rev. Elmer MARTIN of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, arrived Wednesday to visit their sister, Mrs. George GODDARD, Mr. GODDARD and other relatives.  Both are former Ackerman boys.
Mrs. Margaret BLAKE, Richmond, Calif. and Mrs. Monnie Mae ULRICH, Berkeley, Calif. who were called to the bedside of their brother, Bryon MOSS, in Jackson, will arrive here Saturday to spend a short visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will MOSS and other relatives.
Chester News: Mr. and Mrs. Bud SHAFFAER of Baton Rouge, LA, visited in the home of their uncle, Mrs. Henry RAY and Mrs. Ray several days last week.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Aug 30, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

W. J. REED spent Monday here.
Frank BAGWEll and family left Tuesday for Texas.
Hon. J. D. PERKINS was over from Chester Monday.
W. J. CROW made a business trip to Meridian this week.
Will MALONE is now assisting J. W. DICKINSON in the cotton yard.
J. E. COBB, a prominent merchant of Weir, was in town a few days ago.
Hon. H. Clay SHARKEY, member of the Legislature from Hinds, was in town yesterday.
Willie HANNA, who is attending school at the French Camp Academy, spent Sunday at home.
Uncle Jack COX, who has been in the Indian Territory for several months, is at home on a visit.
W. D. MULLINS who lives 3-1/2 miles west of Chester on the Bankston Road will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash all his household and kitchen furniture, farming implements, horses, mules, cattle, hogs, buggy, wagon, etc. at  10 o'clock on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1900.
E. M. BARRON, Supervisor of this Beat, has moved into town and is occupying the Buster BARRON cottage on Church Street.
The Plaindealer regrets to learn of the death of Mary, the little three year old daughter of Willie SHAW, which occurred Tuesday.
The editor of the Plaindealer in company with Hon. A. F. FOX went over to Louisville last Friday evening and remained over until Saturday evening.
Dr. Benj. STRONG and wife were in Ackerman Monday.
SEWARD's old storehouse is being torn down and moved away this week.

50 Years Ago - September 1, 1950

Mrs. Marion RUFF celebrated her 95th birthday on August 13.  She was born Miss Martha HAMRIC, married Mr. Marion RUFF, was mother of three children, Frank, Laura, and Clyde.  Dr. Clyde RUFF lives with his mother as the father has been dead many years.
Weir News:  Mrs. H. C. BOOTH, Sr. was very happy to have the following members of ther family with her last Friday: T. W. BOGGAN of Baltimore, MD, a brother who has not been home ince 1936; her father and mother from Hamilton, Miss; an aunt, Mrs. Reba PHILLIPS of Fitsgerald, Ga; also two other brothers and their families, J. C. BOGGAN of Amory and E. W. BOGGAN of Columbus, S. C.
Sherwood News:  Mr. and Mrs. Eugene FULGHAM are the proud parents of a fine baby girl born August 21 and named Janis Kay.
Mr. Bill HARTSON of Honey Grove, Texas visited the Edgar REID's this pastweekend.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. SPENCER have moved to Calhoun City to make their home.
Mr. and Mrs. Amon BOWIE and Regina of Wilson, Arkansas visited Mr. and Mrs. Clarence BOWIE last week.
Progress News:  Mr. and Mrs. Sisson SIMPSON of McComb were very welcome visitors with us at Chapel Hill recently.
Chester News:  Mr. and Mrs. Everette RAY spent the weekend in Natchez with Mrs. RAY's brothers, Mr. Purvie STEADMAN and Mr. Burwin STEADMAN.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Sept 9, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

Mrs. P. A. Fancher of near McCool visited relatives here this week.
Miss Alma Sharp of Louisville is spending the week with Miss Mattye Cagle.
Rev. W. H. H. Fancher and wife visited Frank Townsend's family the first of the week.
J. M. Weaver of the Reform neighborhood made this office a call Wednesday.
Mr. Frank McCool is now Agent at the Depot.
We understand that Ackerman is soon to have another church building.  The Cumberlands have made all necessary arrangements and say they will begin work on the new structure by Jan 1st next.
Justice of the Peace N. Lee was exhibiting a seven foot stalk of sugar can a few days ago, but as he has promised the Plaindealer an eight footer, we refrain from furthercomment until the evidence is all in.
Mr. John L. Moore of Beat two was here Tuesday and left with us a sample of the finest corn we have seen this year.
Commissioner's Sale: No. 493 - Exparte petition of James Tabor et all to sell land.  Commissioner's Sale: No. 491 - Exparte petition of Emma Tabor et al to sell land.  Commissioner's Sale:  No number given:  Exparte  Petition of John Woods et al to sell land.
William R. Moss has filed homestead papers with the Jackson, Miss. land office and names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence: R. A. Wood, J. W. Chainey of Chester, Miss. and W. A. Williams and Tom Adams of Mabur, Miss.

50 Years Ago - September 8, 1950

Progress News:  The following have begun their work as teachers:  Miss Marie Sheedy at Simpson; Edwin 0Tennyson at Sherwood; Mary C. Henderson at French Camp and Miss Minnie Murphy at Louisville.
Rayville News:  Aunt Mary Ray is still improving at this writing.  She will celebrate her 90th birthday Saturday and is one of the oldest ladies in our community.
Chester News:  Mrs. Annie Dae Keen and children of Indiana visited Mrs. Keen's sister, Mrs. Elma Dean and Mr. Dean last week.
Dr. and Mrs. Bob Cates of New Orleans spent last Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Oswalt.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Biddle and Pat of Orange, Texas are spending a two weeks' vacation here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Murphy and Mr. and Mrs. Will Biddle.
Mrs. K. T. DeLashmutt of Honolulu, Hawaii, arrived here last Friday to spend some time with her mother, Mrs. Andrew Rutledge, while her husband, Cpl. DeLashmutt is in a hospital overseas suffering from wounds received while in service in Korea.
Weir News:  Mr. and Mrs. Homer Ming, Miss Vonda Ming, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Stevenson and Brenda, spent Sunday in Doddsville with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Buck and Mr. and Mrs. Cooper.
Panhandle News:  Our sympathy is extended to relatives of Mr. Bill Black who was buried at Edgefield on September 3.
Myte Creek News:  Sgt. and Mrs. Dewey Vanlandingham of Sharlimar, Fla., are here visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Harris and Mr. and Mrs. W. U. Vanlandingham of McCool.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Sept 13, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

W. J. Crow is in Jackson on business today.
R. W. Sisson and S. B. Dobbs spent Monday in town.
Dr. Joe Kellum made this office a pleasant visit Monday.
Prof. M. Spiva made this office a pleasant visit last Friday.
J. M. Harris will leave Monday to take charge of the Mt. Airy School.
Abner Henderson, of the fertile Bywy region, made us a profitable visit Monday.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Therrell, on Saturday night, Oct 27, a boy.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. John A. McKinnon on Sunday night, Oct 28, a girl.
Robert Stevenson of the Pan Handle, made this office a substantial call last Saturday.
We regret to learn of the death of the little two year old son of E. R. Childress which occurred last Friday night.
Mr. Robin Quinn, the venerable proprietor of Trinity Springs, was in to see us last Friday.
We regret to record the death of little Bessie May, the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Y. Lanthrip, which occurred on Oct 28.  Written by R. H. Heflin.
M. R. Irving and C. A. Hemphill of Beat Three were here the first of the week.
James H. Tabor, the popular Bankston postmaster, made us a pleasant visit Monday.
Boyce and Eugene Bruce both have our thanks of an substantial nature this week.

50 Years Ago - September 15, 1950

Mr. and Mrs. J. Briggs of Memphis are announcing the arrival of a son, Larry Auvergne on Aug 22.  Mrs. Lillian Oswalt is the materal grandmother.  Mrs. Briggs will be remembered as Evelyn Oswalt.
Mr. Lon "Billy" Childress of Pleasant Hill, Mo, near Kansas City, who will be 91 in January spent several days of last week with his nephew, Mr. Austin Childress and family. Mr. Childress is a retired minister of the Methodist Church after being in the Ministerial work for 56 years.
Sherwood News:  Sgt. and Mrs. Edd Brooks and son are spending his 10 day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Brooks and other relatives.
Weir News:  Mr. and Mrs. Everette Mills of Louisville visited in the home oftheir daughter, Mrs. Bernice Gladney over the weekend.
Weir News:  Mr. Arthur Pickle and Billy of Senatobia were welcomed visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Power one day last week.
Chester News:  We extend our sympathy to Mrs. Ethel spangers in the death of her sister, Mrs. John McWhorter.
Mr. Ben Channel celebrated his 90th birthday with numerous friends and relatives present to enjoy his birthday dinner. Mr. Channel has two sons, two daughters, and six grandchildren.
On Sunday, Sept 10th the children, grandchildren, relatives and friends gathered in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ray to help celebrate the 90th birthday of Aunt Mary Ray.  The dinner was spread picnic style under the trees and eighty four visited her during the day.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Sept 20, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

The Whisenant place, two miles west of Chester, is for rent.  Apply to Nathan A. Cramer.
C. E. Staples now has a position as salesman with J. W. Harmon.
M. H. Ivring and C. A. Hemphill, two of the best men to be found anywhere, were up from Beat Three Wednesday.
The Tabor Brothers - John and Jim - from Bankston -- two of the best Democrats and most loyal friends we ever knew, were here Wednesday.
W. D. Mullins made us a profitable visit Wednesday.  He will leave in a few days with his family for the Indian Territory.
John M. Irving, Lord May of Weir, was a visitor in Ackerman on Wednesday.
R. J. Staples has been elected Constable of Beat Three.
Plumer Burford, son of our esteemed friend, William Burford, of Beat One, sent to this office last Saturday morning the largest yam potato we ever saw.  It measured twelve inches in length, twenty-two inches in circumference and weighed seven and one half pounds.
Commissioner's Sale:  No. 494:  Exparte Petition of Beulah Sheedy, et all to sell land.  Commissioner's Sale: No. 490:  Exparte Petition of Marian Shaw and Earl Shaw et al to sell land.
We are placed under renewed obligations to our esteemed friend Dr. J. M. Kellum, the popular Dido physician, for favors of a substantial nature since our last issue.
R. W. Sisson, one of the best Democrats on the continent, was here Wednesday and made this office a pleasant call.

50 Years Ago - September 22, 1950

Williams Hill News:  Mrs. Remo Whittt is visiting her sister, Mrs. Bill Robson of Concord, NC and her brother in South Carolina and her uncle in Atlanta, Ga.
Progress News:  Therrell Null has been on an extended visit in the Delta for several weeks.
Weir News:  Mr. and Mrs. E. A. McArthur went to Jackson and will spend several days in the home of their daughter, Mrs. Travis Turnipseed.
Weir News:  Mrs. George Whitmire was happy to have her daughter, Mrs. S. M. Hendricks and Mr. Hendricks of Statesboro, Ga. as recent visitors in her home.
Chester News:  The sudden death of Arno King brought sorrow to this community.
Guests of Mrs. Jim Melton this week were a sister,  Mrs. Mattie Able of Pine Bluff, Ark. and her niece, Mrs. Myra Smith of Philadelphia.
Mrs. W. F. Patterson has been visiting her brother, Mr. J. J. Bowie, in Birmingham, Ala. recently.
John Merle McGovern of Memphis spent the weekend at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McGovern.
Mrs. J. D. Weeks, Miss Thelma Weeks and Mrs. Ina Weeks spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weeks in Carthage.
Mr. J. L. Bradberry of Artesia made this office a pleasant call last Friday.
Mrs. Jim Melton visited relatives in Starkville last week.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Sept 27, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

Commissioner's Sale No. 492:  In the matter of the Exparte Petition of Lula CURRY et al to sell land for distribution of W. L. CURRY, deceased.
Mexican Mustange Liniment is now for sale at PREWITT's for 20 cents.
Col. Ben MOLEY was in town the first of the week.
Rev. V. M. NOFFSINGER will fill his regular appointments in town next Sunday.
Dr. J. W. LUCUS and Miss Lula FAIR were married in French Camp Wednesday.
James P. BLACKWOOD has been awarded the contract for supplying the Poor House another year at $5.95 a pauper per month.
The line fences between this and Attala and Montgomery counties will be sold to the highest bidders in Ackerman on the first Monday in December.
Mesdames Mary SEAWRIGHT and Minnie HANNA spent Wednesday in Chester with Mrs. S. B. DOBBS, who has been down with the fever for the past eight weeks.
Some of the material is being put on the ground for the Cumberland Church, which is soon to be erected on Chester Street, opposite E. R. SEWARD's residence.
The cozy little residence of H. A. HEAROM, Jr., was destroyed by fire about 10 o'clock last Saturday night, the fire originating from a defective flue. His piano and a part of the furniture were saved.
W. C. BUCK and W. A. BRUCE have together bought out William BRUCE just north of town, and will remove here with their interesting families to reap the benefits of our excellent school.  Mr. William BRUCE will build a residence on Chester Street and move into town.
Dr. W. D. AARNOLDhas decided to locate in Ackerman for the practice of medicine.  He was here Monday and rented CRAMER's house near the school house for another year.
Our Chancery Clerk,  Mr. Jesse HUGHES, informs us that if all the Pensioners
pass at Jackson, there will be $4235.35 coming to this county, an increase over last year of $2013.55.

50 Years Ago - September 29, 1950 - The Choctaw Plaindealer

Cpl. Jim A. WEAVER, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. WEAVER of Mathiston, has been listed as missing in action in Korea since Sept 1.
PFC William C. SHAW who is with the 24th Infantry Division and son of Mr. Alton SHAW of Ackerman, was recently wounded in action in Korea and is now in a hospital in Japan.
Weir News:  Mr. and Mrs. Truitt BLACK have returned to their home in New Orleans after spending several days with their father, Mr. W. S. BLACK.
Weir News:  Mr. and Mrs. Ben CHANNELL were the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Julius HOWARD, in Starkville for several days last week.
Chester News:  Misses Lura and Bobbie Nell RAY of Camden, Ark. spent the weekend with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry RAY and Mrs. Adeline McINTIRE.
Chester News:  Mrs. Cora JENKINS was happy to have her son, Lloyd, of Galveston, Texas, spent the weekend with her.  The many friends of Lloyd will be shocked to learn of the tragic death of his wife a few weeks ago. We express our sympathy to Lloyd and his sons.
Progress News:  Mrs. Edwin ORR and children visited her sister, Mrs. W. C. ORR and family of Alabama last week.
Antioch News:  We are glad to have Mr. and Mrs. Gerald GAMILL of Starkville to move into our community.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob CAMPBELL and daughter, Kathy, of Ciudad Bolivan, Venezuela, South America, who have been visiting Mr. CAMPBELL's parents and friends in Pittsburg, Penn. have returned to Ackerman to spent the remainder of their vacation with Mrs. CAMPBELL's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. FINGER.
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. RHODES, Mr. U. R. LANTRIP and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin TENNYSON attended the funeral of Mr. RHODES' brother-in-law, Mr. Emmett TURNER, which was held from the Berea Church near French Camp, last Saturday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilson LONG and Johnny Faye have moved to Columbus.
Mr. and Mrs. Forest McCLURG and Mrs. Effie BAGWELL of French Camp spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McGOVERN.
Mrs. E. N. RAY of Royal Oaks, Mich., is spending a week here with her mother, Mrs. Velma OOSWALT and other relatives.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Oct 4, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

Lee BLACK has removed with his family to McCool.
W. T. CRAWFORD has been on the sick list this week.
PresidingElder DYE was here the first of the week.
S. L. BOYD visited relatives here the first of the week.
Dick FONDREN, the popular Dido merchant, was here Tuesday.
We had a pleasant call on last Saturday from Jerry H. POWER.
Lawyer DANIEL made a professional visit to Weir last Saturday.
John W. DICKINSON attended the quarterly meeting at Pisgah last Sunday.
Frank TOWNSEND and family spent Wednesday in French Camp.
Willie HANNA, who is attending school at French Camp, Sundayed at home.
Dr. M. K. MOFFATTE and wife of Okalona visited relatives here this week.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. B. H. PASLEY on Friday night, Nov. 16, a boy.
Capt. H. H. NAUGLE, the popular Postmaster at Fentress, was here Wednesday.
Frank G. COLEMAN was mingling with his numerous Ackerman friends Tuesday.
Postmaster YATES and family spent Sunday in the country.  Their little son, Denton, is now very sick with billious fever.
The attention of our readers is called to the card of J. R. GLADNEY, our County Surveyor.  His post office address is McCool.
Mr. James H. TABOR, Postmaster at Bankston, and Miss Mary THOMAS of Winston County were married on Tuesday, Nov. 20.
Wallace WOOD and family will leave next Tuesday for Texas.  He is one of our best citizens, and we hate to lose him from our county.
 We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. EVANS, wife of Rev. R. M. EVANS, which occurred at their residence in Shannon on the 11th of this month.
Charley COLEMAN of Cameron, Texas, and well known to many of our readers, has sent in his renewal for the paper.
Hon. E. R. SEWARD is still confined to his room with rheumatism.
We are under obligations to the following parties for favors of substantial nature since our last issue:  Dr. Ben STRONG, John H. COLEMAN, Richard A. MOSS, J. D. CARR, Chas. GLADNEY, Eugene REID, N. Q. ADAMS.
In Memorian:  John Barrette CARROLL, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. CARROLL, departed this life on Oct. 28, 1900, at his home in the Delta.  Survivors mentioned were his aged parents, wife, and sisters.  Written by Lelia CARROLL BARRON, his fond sister.

50 Years Ago - October 6, 1950 - The Choctaw Plaindealer

Bogue Chitto News:  We welcome Mr. and Mrs. J. D. BOWEN and family into our midst.  They have bought the place known as the late Bob McKNIGHT place.
Antioch News:  Mr. Howard JONES was at HESTER's Store recently.
Chester News:  Mr. Tim Tom SIMPSON of the New Haven community spent several days last week with his niece, Mrs. Elma DEAN, Mr. DEAN and children.
Williams Hill News:  Those attending the Primitive Baptist Association at Clear Springs the past week were:  Mr. and Mrs. Simmie BROOKS, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond STATEN and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus BROOKS and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bob GRIFFIN, and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie HIGHTOWER and family.
Sherwood News:  Mr. Montel PUTNAM called on his father a few days ago and  accompanied him to Memphis for treatment.
Weir News:  Mrs. Robert SANDERS of Bay Springs visited her mother, Mrs. Jennie HUNT, over the weekend.
Weir News:  Miss Gaye KITE who is employed in Memphis, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam KITE.
Weir News:  Mr. and Mrs. Otis MAYFIELD and baby of Houston, Texas are spending two weeks with her parents,  Mr. and Mrs. Tommie HARRIS.
Providence News:  Mrs. Loran LUCAS spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. McGAUGH.
Mrs. Clarence BOWIE went to Memphis last Friday to spend a few days with her sister, Mrs. Robert BRIGHT and while there she attended the Fair.
Mrs. Frank ALFORD was called to Pendleton, SC due to the sudden death of her father, M. Lee CRENSHAW, which occurred on Sept. 11.
Mrs. Ralph BOWIE of Memphis spent several days where with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. MURPHY and other relatives.
Many friends here will regret to hear of the sudden death of Dr. Chandler BARFOOT, chiropractor which occurred at his home in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Mrs. Annie Lee COLEMAN of West Point and Mrs. Annie Lee SUGG of Chester spent the weekend with their aunts, Mrs. Fannie ROACH and Mrs. Annie WHITE.
Mrs. Minnie POWER spent the weekend in Weir with her children, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Power.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Oct 11, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

Mayor BLACK Sundayed in McCool.
Gus BAINE spent Sunday in Kosciusko.
Ben and Al PEARSON from near Stewart were here last Saturday.
Emmett BUCK of Tchula was here the first of the week.
Aaron GOODMAN spent Monday with his numerous Ackerman friends.
The material for William BRUCE's new residence is being placed on the ground.
Charley ARNOLD, of the firm of ARNOLD Bros., at Ruff was here on business Monday.
Allie L. ROWELL has sold his Barber Shop to A. T. TOWNSEND and will move to  Kosciusko.
J. B. HARRIS and Crayton SEAWRIGHT accompanied Mrs. W. H. H. FANCHER as far as New Orleans on her way to Texas, last Friday.
Ackerman is fast filling up with good people.  Among the latest to make up his mind to move here is Mr. D. B. McKINNON, one of Choctaw's best citizens.
D. G. FONDREN's store house at Dido was broken into last Friday night and about one hundred dollars worth of goods were taken.
Charley W. YOUNGBLOOD has filed notice of his intention to make the final proof of his claim of homestad. Witnesses named were:  M. SPIVA, S. G. F. JAYROE, T. J. TURNER, W. R. McCULLOCH, all of New Prospect, Miss.
Rev. W. L. ANDERSON and S. B. DOBBS were over from Chester Tuesday.
Elder J. W. SWOOFORD of Georgia, will preach in the Christian Church here next Sunday evening at 2 o'clock.
W. H. POWER of Beat Three was transacting business in town on Tuesday.

50 Years Ago - October 13, 1950 - The Choctaw Plaindealer

Weir News:  Mr. and Mrs. L. B. POPE of Breckinridge, Ala. were the house guests of Mrs. POPE's mother,  Mrs. S. C. GLADNEY, the past week.
Weir News:  Mr. and Mrs. George BROWN and Miss Rosa IRVING of Memphis spent Saturday night and Sunday with their mother, Mrs. J. T. IRVING.
Antioch News:  The people of our community sympathize with Mrs. J. F. VAUGHAN, Sr. in the passing of her mother, Mrs. Effie McMINN.
Chester News:  Mr. and Mrs. Elmer DEAN and children and Mr. and Mrs. Hester DEAN and children spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim DEAN of Tomnolen to be with their sister, Mrs. Hattie COLLUM of Washington, D. C.
Progress News:  Dr. Clyde RUFF was out of the community on business Saturday.
Miss Mary Emma HUGHSTON spent this week in Ripley, Tenn., with her brother, Mr. Sanford HUGHSTON and Mrs. HUGHSTON.
Mr. Ralph BOWIE of Memphis, who is employed in Helena, Ark., spent the weekend here with his wife and other relatives in the C. J. MURPHY home.
Mr. and Mrs. E. N. BLAINE of Mobile visited relatives here last weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Keith WORRELLand James KEITH of Carrollton and Mr. and Mrs. Otis WORRELL of Hughes, Ark., spent the weekend here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. WORRELL.
Rayville News:  Mr. and Mrs. Olen MANN of Hazelhurst spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John MANN and other relatives.
Progress News:  Marie and Odeal SHEEDY were Simpson visitors on Saturday.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Oct 18, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

1900 News of The Choctaw Plaindealer

E. B. WEAVER has just returned from a visit to relatives in Georgia.
The following friends were kind enough to remember us in a substantial way during the past few days:  J. D. PERKINS, W. R. McCULLOUCH, W. T. McDOWELL, AlexWORRELL, Robt. HENDERSON, J. W. HOLDER, E. D. BOWIE, Jarome WEIR, M. V. BLACK, R. B. HEMPHILL, W. A. FAIR, Jr., C. C. BLACK, E. R. WEAVER, James WEIR, G. T. BLACKWELL.
Prof. H. A. HEARON attended Presbytery at Columbus this week.  He informs us that Rev. William BUNTIN will preach here another year and everybody is glad to hear it.
Major J. W. PINSON was in town a few hours Saturday.
Capt. Joe PIERCE, a prominent merchant and distinguished Democrat of Mathiston was here the first of the week.
Married at the residence of the bride's father, J. D. BLANTON, near Gum
Branch, Rev. Jonathan SIMS officiating, Mr. Ellis WOODSON to Miss Cora BLANTON on Sunday, Dec. 2nd. 
Mr. Alex AMASON of Birmingham, Ala., visited his sister, Mrs. S. R. HUGHSTON, the first of the week.
Miss Eva CROW of Kosciusko visited Dr. WILSON's family last week.
Married at the home of Mr. W. C. SMITH in Ackerman at 3 o'clock, Miss Kate BARRON was married to Mr. John MORGAN, Rev. L. D. WORSHAM of Eureka Springs officiating.
W. T. WEBB can be found at the Mayor's office where you can pay your taxes.
nowville Lodge of F. & A. Masons recently elected officers:  C. C. CRAWFORD; Frank TOWNSEND; James HUFFMAN; J. L. POWER; W. I. CORK; and B. F. ELLIS.
This is the end of News from the 1900 issues of The Plaindealer.

50 years Ago - October 20, 1950 - The Choctaw Plaindealer

Williams Hill News;  We are sorry Mr. and Mrs. Paul STATEN have moved out of our community to make their home in Arkansas.
Providence News;  Mr. and Mrs. Olen McPPHEARSON and children and Mr. and Mrs. James REED of Blaine visited their parents Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. McPHEARSON.
Chester News:  Mr. and Mrs. Vernon COLLIER, Mrs. Golden McKNIGHT and Messrs. Ben COLLIER and Foster MURPHY were in Greenville Sunday to visit Mr. MURPHY's sister, Mrs. Millie MEDDERS, who is in the King's Daughters Hospital there.
Weir News:  Mr. and Mrs. Ancil POWER, Mrs. A. M. POWER, Sr., and Mrs. Ruth WEIR of Jackson attended the burial of Willie Nail KITE here Sunday.
Weir News:  Friends were glad to see Leon BONDS at home last week.  He flew down from Newfoundland to accompany his wife back.
The Plaindealer office enjoyed a visit from Dr. T. R. MONTGOMERY of Memphis and his sister, Mrs. Gus BLAINE of Tupelo Monday. Dr. MONTGOMERY was owner of the paper in Kosciusko prior to 1902. Mrs. BLAINE lived here several years ago when her husband was in the mercantile business here.
Mr. and Mrs. T. G. GRIFFITH left Sunday for a visit with their children, Mr. and Mrs. Terrell GRIFFITH and daughter, who live in Maryland.
Mrs. H. L. WEAVER has been on a visit with her children, Mr. and Mrs. Macon T. SHAW in San Antonio, Texas, and with her grandson.
Antioch News:  The GAMMILL boys were called to the bedside of their Aunt, Alma DENNIS, who is in a hospital in Memphis.  She was at one time a member of our church and community.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Oct 25, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

News from the Files of the 1897 Choctaw Plaindealer

A. GOODMAN spent last Sunday in Starkville.
Lee CATLEDGE was in town last Saturday evening.
J. L. HAMMOND and wife of Koscuisko spent Monday in town.
James SHAW of Bessemer is back on a visit to old friends.
G. T. RUFF, a prominent merchant of Chester, was in town Monday.
W. J. DANIEL and J. W. WILLIAMS made a business trip to Jackson last week.
W. M. BURFORD and D. P. FRANKS, prominent citiozens of Beat One were in town Monday.
W. H. ROBERTSON, father of Mrs. H. A. HEARON, Jr., spent last weekend in twon.
Elmer A. SMITH, prominent merchant of McCool, spent Tuesday night with friends in town.
T. A. PRICE, a good Democrat of Beat Four, has been appointed Surveyor of Choctaw County, vice T. J. KEEN, resigned.
That staunch friend of the Plaindealer, S. G. F. JAYROE, called in to see us last Saturday and ordered us to end the "Old Reliable" to his daughter, Mrs. CATLEDGE, who is now in the Indian Territory.
John ADAMS, W. J. DANIEL and Dr. BARRRON will in the course of a month or so build several brick stores on their lots on Front Street, where frame buildings now stand. When this is done, there will be a row of brick stores running from QUINN's Drug Store to Chester Street.
C. W. TOWNSEND of Lexington, KY, brother of B. F. TOWNSEND and uncle of the editor of the Plaindealer, is visiting in Ackerman and Choctaw County this week.

50 Years Ago -- October 27, 1950

Mrs. Crete BOYD CROW of Yoakum, Texas died recently. She was born and reared in Choctaw Co and was a life long friend of Mrs. Sam RIDDELL.
Mrs. Mollie BAILEY celebrated her 83rd birthday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Addie STROWD on Saturday.
Weir News: Mrs. Jennie BATEMAN and Mrs. S. McWHORTER of Memphis were recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam McCOLLOUGH.
Weir News: Dr. and Mrs. BOOTH of Birmingham visited with Mrs. H. C. BOOTH one day last week.
Panhandle News: Mrs. Carl WALTERS of Aberdeen visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl VOWELL, last week.
Antioch News: Mr. and Mrs. Grady McADAMS and his mother are visiting relatives in Ft. Worth at present.
Progress News: Earl McGAUGH and family of Jackson were guests in the home of her parents, L. BRIGHT and family.
Chester News: Mrs. A. T. HEGAN and children of Gulfport spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. S. HODGES.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe DANIEL and baby of Pensacola, Fla., and Mrs. Pat BURCHFIELD and two daughters of Gordo, Ala., spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. M. E. WORRELL and other relatives.
Mrs. Don SPENCER of Calhoun City spent several days here this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold HUNT.
Providence News: Mr. and Mrs. Edd RABURN and Smith and Mrs. J. A. CAMPELL and little daughter, Gaitha, spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. James SHEEDY, of Shaw.
Friends of Alvin SMITH were indeed sorry to learn of his being wounded in Korea. he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Smith of Starkville, formerly of our community.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Nov 1, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

News from the Files of the 1897 Choctaw Plaindealer

J. D. FULCHER reports the arrival of another fine young Democrat at his house last Saturday night.
Postmaster RILEY, Mayor CONNER, Lawyer TOWNSEND, Nathan A. CRAMER and others have something like the grip this week.
We regret to hear that Ex-Sheriff WEAVER is quite sick at his home in Chester with something like the grip.
J. L. RAY, Supervisor of Beat One, was a distinguished visitor to Ackerman Wednesday evening. Mr. RAY is making the people a careful and painstaking officer.
Hon. E. R. SEWARD will represnt the local Masonic Lodge at the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge, which convenes at Biloxi in February.
Our young friend, H. R. KITE of Kenago was in to see us last Friday and left funds to keep the paper going to his address.
H. A. HEARON left Tuesday for Iowa, where he goes to invest in another car load of horses and mules.
Ed MABUS of this Beat has recently moved with his family to Louisiana.
It is now time to reset shade trees and we would suggest that the City Fathers have a row of water oaks set from the cotton yard to D. H. QUINN's store, leaving a driveway on either side. The pines are all being taken down and if shade trees are put out and protected they will, in course of a year or so, show off the town to a wonderful advantage. It will not cost much to do this and we would suggest that the matter be attended to at once.
Circuit Clerk DOBBS gave us a pleasant call last Friday evening.

50 Years Ago -- November 3, 1950

Weir News: Mrs. Henry COLEMAN has been at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. SINGLETARY, in Minter City for several days.
Weir News: John Miles JOHNSON is spending a month's furlough with his mother, Mrs. Stella JOHNSON.
Weir News: Friends extend sympathy to Mrs. D. D. WATSON and family in the death of her mother, Mrs. Lillie FAIR.
Progress News: James L. GREEN and family moved to Alabama last week.
Rayville News:  Mrs. Edna RAY spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. Ossie NORRIS and Mr. NORRIS of Maben.
Sherwood News: Our boys are still leaving for service. Morris THOMPSON and Grady BRELAND left a week ago.
Chester News: Mr. Ben BARNETT of Louise spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. E. A. BARNETT.
Lynda GREGORY spent last weekend in Shaw with her grandmother, Mrs. S. E. GREGORY, and with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. S. I. GREGORY.
Friends were greeting Dr. and Mrs. R. S. SNOW of Ft. Payne, Ala. here this week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. BURNEY of Waynesboro visited in the home of his sisters, Mrs. Nannie WEBB and Mrs. Blanche BURNEY, during the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold MONTGOMERY of Ocean Speings, Miss, spent the weekend here with his mother, Mrs. Ina MONTGOMERY, and her mother, Mrs. Theora BRUCE and other relatives.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Nov 8, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

News from the Files of the 1897 Choctaw Plaindealer

While Joe EVANS and Jimmie WEAVER of Chester were out bird hunting last Thursday, Jimmie was accidently shot by Joe, but not seriously. Only two shots took effect and at last accounts, Jimmie was doing very well. They are both boys of about 14 or 15 years of age and are sons of Postmaster EVANS and Ex-Sherrif WEAVER of Chester.
Chapel Hill Community was made quite sad on the 25th inst. by the death of Mrs. S. A. REED.
Mr. J. M. GAGE of Newton County has recently moved to Ackerman for the purpose of practicing law.
J. M. HARRIS, editor of The French Camp News and his little sister, Edna FANCHER, came up Saturday evening, returning home Monday morning.
Married on Feb. 4 at the residence of the bride;s father, Rev. R. M. EVANS officiating, Mr. Wesley McKAN was married to Miss Lizzie WELLS.
Mr. W. M. KENNEDY and Miss Cora McKINNON of beat One were married at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. D. B. McKINNON on Feb. 11.
Died on Wednesday morning, little Charlie, infant son of Dr. G. W. WHISENANT, aged about six weeks.
Non resident notice to J. C. FORD to appear in Court in March of 1897. Non resident notice to Addie VOWELL, whose post office address is Whitney, Walton County, State of Georgia, to appear in court in March 1897 to defend a suit by T. P. VOWELL.
Mr. C. M. LOLLAR, the Photographer, speaks of locating here.
Because of the reverse spell of the grip, Rev. R. M. EVANS was not able to attend his appointments at McCool and Liberty Hall last Sunday.

50 Years Ago -- November 10, 1950

Mr. and Mrs. William W. BOND of Weir will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Nov. 11 with an open house.
Progress News: Billie SHEEDY TEDDER of Flint, Michigan is on a visit to his mother, Mrs. Willie TEDDER and family of Ackerman. He also visited in the home of his grandmother Mrs. Susie SHEEDY and family.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. Henry SMITH visited with Mr. SMITH's brother, Hector SMITH and Mrs. SMITH in Iverness Sunday.
Weir News: The Odell LEONARD family of Winona were recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. RAY.
Sherwood News: Mr. and Ms. C. T. BAILEY and Junior, also Mrs. Claudie HARLEY visited relatives in Calhoun County recently.
Chester News: Mrs. Tess FANT spent several days last week in Louise, with her sister, Mrs. Shurley McINTIRE and family.
Mrs. A. L. NASON, wife of Dr. NASON, and grandson, Rev. Albert JIMPER of Oxford spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Mack BRUCE.
Mrs. Ricard BOYKIN of Alpha, Illinois is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert WELLS.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer THOMPSON, Sr. and Margaret Jane accompanied Mrs. Homer D. THOMPSON, Jr. and Donnie to Jackson Saturday who left by plane enroute to Guam to join their husband and father.
T/Sgt and Mrs. Royce McMINN of Kessler Field and Johnnie GAINER of Matty-Herse Hospital, Meridian, spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny GAINER. Other visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Marion GILLIS of Prairie.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Nov 15, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

News from the Files of the 1897 Choctaw Plaindealer

Alex BLANTON and family, who sold out and left here for the Indian Territory several months ago, have decided to return to old Mississippi, the best state in the Union. Mrs. BLANTON and some of the children have already arrived and Mr. BLANTON will be here in a few days.
Rev. B. P. GOAR an his beautiful daughter, Miss Edna, of Chester spent last Friday night in town.
G. B. SHUMAKER has opened up a first class Barber Shop in the back end of Owen's Drug Store..
The new residence of W. T. HUNT is going up and is being rapidly pushed to completion. He is building just west of J. D. FULCHER.
We regret to learn of the death of A. W. SHAW's little son, which sad event occurred one day last week.
Rev. M. L. OSWALT was in town last Sunday.
J. P. SHEEDY has moved into his house west of the Methodist Church.
John ADAMS is now sawing the lulmber to be used on the Court House at this place. The contractors sent in the bill a few days ago. Work on the house will hardly begin before the 15th of March.
Will IRVING returned from Texas Saturday evening after an absence of several weeks visiting relatives and friends.
C. SNELLINGS, an old and highly respected citizen of our county, died at his home one mile west of town on last Saturday night. His burial took place at Enon Tuesday morning.
Renewals to the Plaindealer include Will MALONE, J. M. LANTHRIP, and Eugene REID.

50 Years Ago -- November 17, 1950

PFC William Darrow MILLS has been in Korea since August 24 and has served witht eh 1st Calvary, the 24th Division and the 10th Gp. of the ROK Division.
Sherwood News: We are happy to have Mr. and Mrs. Crockett WATKINS and son to move into our community from Kosciusko.
William Hill News: Mr. Bob GRIFFIN, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus BROOKS and boys attended church at Stewart Sunday.
Chester News: Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie spanGERS of McComb visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. spanGERS of the Progress Comminity and Mr. and Mrs. Elma DEAN.
Providence News: The BLACKWOOD Quartet were supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. BLACKWOOD, Nov. 6, going from there to Sturgis for a program.
Weir News: Mrs. C. O. DEAN is visiting this week in the home of her nephew, Mr. Willie GOWAN in Yazoo City.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. J. C. KEAN from near Starkville and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. MOOTES from West Point spent Sunday in the Harris TURNIPSEED home.
June SNOW of Clarksdale and Mr. and Mrs. Francis SNOW and family of Clinton, SC visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Winford SNOW and Russell this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence BOWIE spent the last weekend in Blytheville, Ark. with relatives and friends.
Bogue Chitto News: Mrs. Clara Mae PEACOCK is at home with her father, Mr. Walter EAVES, while her husband is on overseas duty in the U. S. Army.
Granny BLACK will celebrate her birthday, Nov. 19, at the home of Everette BLACK.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Nov 22, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

News from the Files of the 1897 Choctaw Plaindealer

We regret to chronicle the death of Mr. Wash HOLMES which sad event occurred on the morning of the 11th inst. at the home of his son, James HOLMES, near Huntsville. Mr. HOLMES was one of the oldest and best citizens of Choctaw.
J. M. TURNIPSEED, a prominent Democrat and successful farmer of Beat 4, attended the Methodist Quarterly meeting here last Saturday.
J. H. BLACKWOOD attended Quarterly Conference here last Saturday.
Messrs. HUDSON and SAGUE have opened up a beef market on Chester Street.
C. W. BURKS, the popluar Mayor of French Camp, has our thanks for his renewal to the paper.
We are solid on the fire question for another week at least. Our friend, J. R. GASTON, is the latest to come to our rescue with a fine load of wood.
Lee CATLEDGE and Claud WHITE were the Court deputies of Sheriff ROBERTS this week.
Miss Cora WEBB, who is teaching near McCool, visited her parents in town last weekend.
Rev. G. T. REYNOLDS of Sherman, Miss, is conducting a meeting at the Christian Church this week, preaching at night.
Dr. G. L. TERRELL of Winston was a promninent visitor to Ackerman last weekend.
The town has been rather dull all the week, as courth has been in session in Chester.
Jim KIMBROUGH, John and Calvin WINTERS of McCool, were visitors to Ackerman last Saturday.

50 Years Ago -- November 24, 1950

Mrs. Lula WORRELL, 72, died Sunday morning at her family home. She was born May 19, 1878 and was the daughter of a Confederate Veteran, the late Jefferson EVANS and his wife, Mary Katherine EVANS. Mrs.WORRELL was born near the Mt. Airy Community. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Weir News:Mr. Joe CAIN and family of Daytona Beach, Fla. have been the house guests of his mother, Mrs. Roy POLLARD, for the past week.
Antioch News:  Jimmie Steve BUSBY and David WISE attened a 4-H Club roundup last week and will soon go to Chicago.
Progress News: Several of our people attended the funeral of Uncle ColumbusRAY at Salem Church Sunday.
Chester News: Mr. and Mrs. Jack KEEN and children of Little Rock, Ark. spent several days last week with their sister, Mrs. Elma DEAN and Mr. DEAN and other relatives.
Mrs. D. A. HEMPHILL and sons, Doy, Van and Woodie, left Wednesday at noon for points in Texas, where they will spend the Thanksgiving holidays with her mother and other relatives.
Mrs. Sara Majorie JENNINGS of Tutwiler was called here Friday to attend the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. BAGWELL, which was held at Bluff Springs Baptist Church Saturday afternoon. She spent the remainder of the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Henry L. GRAVES, and borther, James Henry.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam BUCK and Mrs. Lois COOPER of Shaw spent Sunday with Mr. BUCK's sisters, Mrs. Annie WHITE and Mrs. Fannie ROACH.
Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. THOMPSON were Mr. and Mrs. E. G. FLOWERS, Jr. of Jackson.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Nov 29, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

News from the Files of the 1897 Choctaw Plaindealer

Mumps are prevelant in Ackerman.
T. F. McGEE spent Tuesday in Weir.
Ben F. TOLER, editor and oroprietor of the Mississippi Farmer, published at Kosciusko, was here last Saturday and make us a pleasant call.
Those who have paid their prescriptions lately: W. J. KERR of Beat Four; R. W. SISSON of Chester; T. P. VOWELL of Weir; W. W. WOOD and J. W. MEECE of Dido.
Married at the residence of the bride's mother near McCool in Attala County, on Sunday evening, Feb. 21, 1897, by Rev. W. B. HULL, Mr. Emmett SEAWRIGHT was married to Miss Belle MAYFIELD, all of Attala Co. The attendants were: Mr. Emmett CARR and Miss Fannie MASSEY and Mr. Bruce EDWARDS and Miss Yetta GRUNEWALL.
Dr. Will FOSTER of Phillip City spent several days of this week in Ackerman and Choctaw County.
Jas. E. McKEIGNEY, a prominent Democrat of Chester was in town a short while last Sunday.
J. J. HENRY, Deputy U. S. Marshall of Starkville, was here on business Tuesday.
Will HEARON of the A & M College spent Sunday at home.
Mayor CONNER and Moses TRAUB spent Tuesday in Winston County.
Major PINSON of Chester was a distinguished visitor to Ackerman last Monday.
Editor Wilson of the Neshoba Democrat was a prominent visitor to Ackerman on Tuesday.
Millard SEWARD was up from McCool last Sunday atting the Christian meeting.

50 Years Ago -- December 1, 1950

Panhandle News: Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie GALIATA with their son, John, of Hartford, Conn. are spending a while with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan GORDON.
Myte Creek News: Mr. and Mrs. A. Z. RODGERS and daughters, Ann and Kaye, of Natchez, spent one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Rosco SINGLETON.
Progress News: We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Alton WEEKS on the fine son that arrived last Thursday night.
Providence News: Mr. and Mrs. Roy BLACKWOOD and Cecil of Memhis are visiting parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. BLACKWOOD this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom C. BARRON were happy to have for the Thanksgiving holidays their children: Misses Ruby and Mary Ina BARRON of Jackson; Mr. and Mrs. Dudley PITTMAN and son, Bryan, of Corinth; PFC William W. BARRON of Camp Lejeune, N. C. and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne HUNT and children, Bernice and Rebecca.
Mr. Roy IRVING of Leland was a guest of his brother, Mr. Frank IIRVING, during the weekend.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. Paule STELLE of Orange, Texzas spent Thanksgiving with his mother, Mrs. Ella STEELE, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bernice POWERS.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. Alvin WORRELL and family of Orange, Texas spent several days of the past week here with relatives.
Sherwood News: Mr. and Mrs. Doyce BRELAND and Mr. and Mrs. Owenton HENRY, also Miss Maudie Lou HENRY, visited their relatives Mr. and Mrs. Ben DORSEY near Natchez during the holidays.
Rayville News: Mr. and Mrs. Clayton DOBBINS spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Frank RAY.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Dec 6, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

News from the Files of the 1897 Choctaw Plaindealer

Crepe Creek News: Mr. Howard WILLIAMS, a popular young man of our vicinity, left for Texas a few days ago.
Crepe Creek News: We are expecting to have a candy feast at Sycamore School. The children are going regularly.
Crepe Creek News: Mr. Clarence ERWIN of Clarkson School spent a few days at home this week and now has returned to his studies.
The contractors to build the new Court House at this place write that they will be in Ackerman on next Monday prepared to go to work. They give as their reasons for not coming sooner that they have been engaged on a similar job in Alabama. If they come Monday, we suppose they will at once go to work at burning the brick. Mr. ADAMS, so we understand, has sawed nearly all the lumber. The court house is to be completed by the 15th of May.
That staunch friend of the Plaindealer, E. R. CHILDRESS, never forgets the newspaper man. He brought in a fine load of pine for us a few days ago and orders us to keep sending the paper on to his address. A newspaper man will not freeze as long as Bob CHILDRESS is in the land of the living.
Our good friend Wallace MARTIN sends in a fine load of wood and requests us to keep sending the paper his way.
Prof. V. J. BELL, our popular and efficient Supt. of Education, was a visitor to our town a few days ago and while here made the Plaindealer an appreciated call.
E. E. BUCK left Sunday night for Washington to attend the inauguration of President McKINLEY. He is a candidate for Internal Revenue Collector and says he will stay until he gets it.

50 Years Ago -- December 8, 1950

Pvt. Grady J. BRELAND, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. BRELAND of Route 2, Mathison has completed his basic training at Lakeland Air Force Base.
Little Rachel WOODS died on Nov. 24. Burial was held at the Cleveland Baptist Church Cemetery. Obituary was written by her aunt, Zenia JENKINS.
Antioch News: Mr. and Mrs. David GRIFFITH of Ft. Worth, Texas spent a few days with relatives here recently.
Guests of the Chas. EUDYs were M/Sgt. Herbert ELLIS and family of Fairbanks, Alaska; Senator John FARSE, Ashland, and Mrs. Mamie ELLIS, Mathison.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. BURNEY and children of Oneida, Ark. and Mr. and Mrs. R. H. BURNEY of West Point spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Blanche BURNEY and with their sister, Sarah Blanche.
Myte Creek News: Mrs. Oran HARRIS and Mrs. Franklin AARNAULT and children visited a while Wednesday with Mrs. Morris HARRIS.
Sherwood News: Mr. and Mrs. C. B. POLLARD and family were in Memphis over the weekend.
Weir News: Mrs. Herbert PREWITT has recently returned from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Richard BRISTER, in Shreveport, La.
Weir News: Sunday visitors in the John DRANE home were Mr. and Mrs. Albert DRANE, Sr. and Albert, Jr. of Wesson, Mr. W. E. DRANE of Starkville and Mr. and Mrs. L. R. DRANE and children of Mayhew.
Chester News: Mrs. Evelyn MEDDERS, who teaches at Earle, Ark. spent the weekend at home with her aunt, Mrs. Cora JENKINS.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Dec 13, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

News from the Files of the 1897 Choctaw Plaindealer

Our young friend, N. A. CRAMER, comes in for a liberal account of congratulations this week. He is the happy progenitor of a fine nine pound girl which made her appearance at his house last Friday evening.
Messrs. HEFLIN and FORD are now at work on a brick kiln and will burn 200,000 brick. These brick have already been engaged by citizens of our town who will use them in putting up commodious buisness houses.
Married: At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Wes HOOD, on Feb. 25, 1897, by Rev. W. A. EDWARDS, Mr. B. V. BRUCE to Miss Theorer HOOD, all of this county.
T. F. McGEE informs us that he has ordered new machinery and will put in a saw mill and gin in connection with his grist mill at this place.
Chancery Court will convene at Chester Monday week. Hon. Adam BYRD, the new chancellor, will preside.
Prof. J. D. PERKINS, Principal of the Chester Institute, a distinguished visitor to Ackerman last Friday.
G. B. and J. W. CATLEDGE, two successful farmers of this Beat, were in town Wednesday.
W. T. Crawford RAWFORD spent last Sunday with his father's family near Weir.
R. E. QUINN is repairing his dwelling house this week.
B. C. McGARRETY, Mayor of Chester, was in town Wednesday.
W. J. BLAIN, the popular merchant of Beat One, was in town Tuesday.
The Supervisors have been busy all the week appointing road overseers.

50 Years Ago -- December 15, 1950

Sherwood News: We, the people of Sherwood, wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Vera OWENS and family in the death of her son, Buddie OWENS, who was killed on the battlefield in Korea recently.
Panhandle News: Mr. and Mrs. L. E. HESTER and baby son of Memphis, Tenn. spent last weekend with her sister and family, Mrs. Emmette WHITMIRE.
Antioch News: Mr. and Mrs. G. F. HOLMAN and Kat of Louisville and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. JONES and children called on the SHUMAKERs Sunday afternoon.
Weir News: Mr. and Mrs. Brady POPE of Baldwin, Georgia spent last weekend in the home of Mrs. POPE's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott GLADNEY.
Weir News: Mrs. C. O. DEAN returned home Saturday after spending two weeks with her sister, Mrs. C. C. ADAMS, in Koscuisko.
Williams Hill News: Elder C. N. SANDIFER and family of Jackson filled his appointment at Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church Sunday. They visited relatives while here.
Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McGOVERN were Mr. and Mrs. Charles CHAVIRA and little daughter, Sharon, of Compton Calif,; Mr. and Mrs. Joe McGOVERN; Mr. and Mrs Troy McGOVERN of Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. Frank McGOVERN and daughter Regina; Uncle Joe McGOVERN and Robert MOORE of Philadelphia.
Mrs. W. L. BURCHFIELD returned to her home in Pensacola, Florida last Friday after spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. WORRELL and other relatives.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Dec 20, 2000:
Backward Glances
by Louis Taunton

News from the Files of the 1897 Choctaw Plaindealer

C. J. BLACKWOOD wrote from Winters, Texas and said that "Farming here is no go, for the people are too lazy to work on a farm. There are a few Germans who do farm work and they are getting rich. We have done more work since the 16th of November than ten or fifteen other men, except the Germans.
Recent patrons who renewed their subscriptions to the Plaindealer are Frank COLEMAN, M. V. BLACK of Beat Four, Dr. J. D. WEEKS; J. Bud MITCHELL; Jack WOOD; Uncle Jesse FULCHER; George SMITH and Tom LANTHRIP.
Prof. H. A. HEARON, Proprietor of the Forest House, is one of the most progressive and public spirited men in Ackerman. He not only has his hotel in tip-top shape, but within the last few days he has repaired the sidewalks running in front of his Hotel and has everything around him looking neat and nice. The public is under lasting obligations to him for the good work done on the sidewalks.
Mr. F. W. SEWARD has moved back to Ackerman and is domiciled in the house recently occupied by J. T. HAMMOND.
Kerr News: Messr. HARVEY and Maxie TURNIPSEED have returned home from Nashville Medical College in Nashville, Tenn.
D. H. QUINN has moved his drugs back to his large store on the corner of Front and Chester Streets.
Miss Jennie SCARBROUGH left Wednesday morning to again resume work on The Vigilant at Louisville.
J. D. CROW has returned from the Delta.

50 Years Ago -- December 22, 1950

Mrs. Michael EVANS and daughters of Wilkes-Barre, Penn. are here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther BOWMAN, of the Fentress community while her husband is in the U. S. Navy.
The Plaindealer appreciates a copy of The Genealogical Record of Alexander THOMPSON of Fairfield District, S. C. and his descendants as compiled by Rev. L. A. BECLAM, Jr. of Ellisville, MS.
Mr. and Mrs. M. O. OSWALT will leave Sunday for Chicago where they will spend the Christmas holidays with their children, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse BRASWELL and children.
Weir News: The people of our community were made sad last Tuesday when the news of the death of Mrs. John TURNIPSEED was made known.
Weir News: Mr. Byron GLADNEY and family of Sylacauga, Ala. were visitors in the Edd GLADNEY home this past week.
Progress News: Mrs. James RHODES of Memphis, Tenn. was a very welcome guest in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edwin TENNYSON, last week.
Mrs. Mattie CARR celebrated her 84th birthday in the home in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. COVINGTON.
Panhandle News: Mrs. Lucille WEIR and Larry have returned home after a visit with her husband, Cecil WEIR, who is in the Army stationed in Wyoming.
PFC Eckford STROWD arrived home last Sunday from Brooks General Hospital, San Antonio, Texas. He was shot while on active duty in Korea on July 24. Left for dead, he was picked up later and carried to a nearby hospital. With the loss of a leg, and other painful injuries, he has survived and has been given crutches. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Addie STROWD of Ackerman.

The following article appeared in the Choctaw Plaindealer Dec 27, 2000:
Backward Glances by Louis Taunton

News from the Files of the 1897 Choctaw Plaindealer