1913 Calhoun Monitor

 Thursday March 27 1913 Price One Dollar Per Year
 
BLOWN ACROSS FOUR COUNTIES
 
Kossuth, Miss. Mch. 23, 1913.
Mr. W. T. Williams, Sheriff:
 
I write you a few lines to tell you that I found the enclosed tax receipt issued by you to H. G. Collums. I found the receipt in my lot in front of my stables on the morning of March the 14th, the morning after the storm on the 13th. Give it to Mr. Collums and ask him to write me if his house was blown away. I live 13 miles south of Corinth, Miss. M. A. Moore.
 
The above letter and tax receipt was received by Sheriff Williams here Wednesday. The tax receipt was made out to H.G. Collums and is as clear as it was the day it was issued.* Every figure and punctuation mark is perfectly legible. It is slightly dirty, as if it had been dropped on the floor.
 
Henry G. Collums lives in the northeast corner of Calhoun county. On March the 13rth his house, barn and everything he had in both of them was seized in the grip of the cyclone and carried entirely away. Mr. Collums himself was blown over a woodpile and managed to get hold of a small shrub and hold on until the storm passed. His family was scattered around promiscuously by the wind, but by almost a miracle, none of them were seriously hurt. In the same neighborhood though, five people were killed and eighteen
Houses and one school house were destroyed.
 
Kossuth, Mississippi, is in Alcorn county, which is in the extreme corner of the state and to have reached Mr. Moore, this receipt must have been blown from Calhoun across Pontotoc, Tippah and Alcorn counties.
 
Can you beat this for a cyclone story?
 
STORM WRECKS FINE TIMBER
 
Following closely upon the heels of Cyclone number one which struck Calhoun on Thursday night, the 20th. While more of less of a general nature, the last storm followed mainly the course of Scoona River from the Yalobusha county line to Oldtown. A number of houses were blown away, some stock was killed and there was considerable damage done in the way of wrecking bars, outbuildings, etc. There was not, so far as we have learned any loss of life in Calhoun, from the last one.
 
There can be no practical estimate of the amount of damage done in Calhoun county in the way of destroyed timber. Coming as it did directly up the stream which is well timbered; it blew down millions of splendid white oak, gum hickory, poplar and other valuable trees all of which would have brought a lot of money in the market. Mr. Andy J. Bounds who is the Representative of Roger W. Butterfield, the Michigan man who owns so much land in Calhoun was here Monday and informed us that he had to some extent made an investigation of the damage done for Butterfield. He stated that he is confident that a very conservative estimate of the damage done to Butterfield’s timber alone would be $50,000.
 
Messrs Judge Arnold and L.P. Free who lives just across the river from Pittsboro both had their houses blown away and Mr. Chaney Parker of near Woolridge also had his house blown away.
 
J. H. BRYANT PASSES AWAY
 
On last Wednesday, the soul of Mr. J.H. Bryant, of Oldtown passed out of this world and over the borders into that bourne from which no traveler returns.
 
“Uncle John” as he was familiarly called by his friends was a historic figure in the community in which he lived and died. For seventy-five years he has led an honest, upright, conscientious life. Helping his neighbors in their times of need, standing up for the good of the community and pursuing the even tenor of his way with good will toward all and most certainly possessing the love, confidence and respect for all those who know him.
 
The writer has good cause to know that the things good that we hear said of him are true. From earliest boyhood we have known and reverenced him.
 
From 1861 to 65 he was a member of Company F, 4th Mississippi infantry and was a messmate of the writer’s father, T.M. Murphree. They saw together the bloody battles of Big Black Bayou, Kennesaw Mountain, the 47 days and nights horror of the siege of Vicksburg with mule meat as their only subsistence, they with Johnson fought the innumerable hosts of Grant and Sherman all the way across Georgia in Sherman’s march to the sea and finally surrendered at Blakely Alabama and were imprisoned on Ship Island and guarded by negroes for long months. It took men to stand up to these hardships. But J.H. Bryant was always at his post of duty. He was the best nurse in the company and took great pleasure in ministering to the needs of his sick and wounded comrades.
 
He is the third member of his old company who has passed away in the last few months. R.C. Countiss and Ben H. Bounds, having been called away not long since.
 
So far as we know, there are only three of them left, J.T. Shepherd, J.T. Burns and J.T. Bennett.
 
He is gone, but the memory of his good deeds will continue to live among the annals of mankind while he enjoys the happiness promised to those who have walked uprightly in the Great Beyond.
 
The world was made better by his having walked upon it.
 
OLD VETERANS MET TUESDAY
 
The Calhoun County Camp of Confederate held its regular semi-annual meeting at the Baptist church here Tuesday afternoon and had the following proceedings:
 
Meetings called to order by Commander R. N. Provine. The Chaplain R. P. Goar read 103rd psalm and sang No. 131.
 
On motion it was decided to hold a Memorial in honor of deceased members. Chairman was appointed a Committee of one to select the minister to preach the memorial sermon.
 
On motion the following were elected delegates to the reunion in Chattanooga: R. Cruthirds, R. P. Goar, R. N. Provine, Alternates: J. F. Hill, W. J. Patterson, Henry DuLaney
 
On motion the meetings of the camp were changed from the first Monday of each Circuit court to Wednesday of the same week.
 
A big line of Ladies trimmed and plain hats will be on display at J.R. Taylor’s Store, Derma.
 
I will be in Pittsboro the entire first week of Circuit court to do veterinary work. I specialize on the teeth. Meet me there if you need any work. S.W. Truss, Veterinarian
 
Stetson, Beaver and Silver Moon Hats can be had at Lawrence & Co’s Big Department Store at Derma.
 
Wanted: -- Men and women agents, make ten to twenty dollars per day, costs you six cents to make, sells for $1.50 anyone can make at home. Place from one to five in every home. Full instructions, altogether with material enough to make ten on receipt of one dollar Home Product Co. Hot Springs Ark.
 
Dress Goods of all kinds. Send for samples, we have the goods and right prices. J.R. Taylor
 
PILGREEN – LOWREY
 
On last Sunday afternoon at the home of Dr. J.E. Powell, at three o’clock, Rev. A.N. Reeves said the words which forever united Mr. Cleveland Pilgreen and Miss Era Lowrey in the holy bonds of wedlock. There was a large crowd of friends and well wishers present to witness the ceremony.
 
The bride is a lady of exceptional beauty, and many graces and many friends. The groom is a young man of sterling worth and integrity. They will reside on their place two and a half miles west of Pittsboro.
 
We hope them a long, happy and prosperous life.
 
Go to Lawrence & Co’s for the very best Groceries at the very lowest prices.
 
 
State of Mississippi:
To Mrs. Fannie Martin, whose post office address is 16 East Gilleas Place, Memphis Tennessee.
Mrs. Ella Wilkinson, whose post office address is San Jacinto Street, Dallas, Texas
Love Enochs, whose last known post office address is Booneville, Ark.
Jim Edd Enochs, whose post office address is Byars, Texas
G. W. Barr, whose post office address is Standford, Jones county, Texas
Mrs. M. J. Townsend, whose post office address is Grundyville, Lampassas county, Texas
Mrs. Julia Hamilton, whose post office address is Center City, Mills county, Texas
Mrs. Bettie Palmer, whose post office address is Elmer, Oklahoma
B.W. Barr and Miss Dora Barr, whose Post office address is Star, Mills county, Texas
Mamie, Wiley and Authur Maxey, whose post office address is Red Oak, Oklahoma, heirs of the estate of J.C. Campbell, Deceased:
 
You are commanded to appear before the Chancery court of the county of Calhoun, in said state, on the third Monday of May, A.D. 1913 and show cause, if any you can why the final [?] of C.V. Enochs, the Administrator of the estate of J.C. Campbell, Deceased, should not be allowed and approved, which final account is now on file in my office.
 
This, the 18th day of March 1913 A.J. Sims, Clerk.
 
CIRCUIT COURT NOW SITTING
 
The Spring term of the Calhoun county circuit Court was opened Monday with Judge Mahon on the bench and District Attorney Knox in command of the state’s artillery.
 
There is a fairly heavy docket, but comprised mostly of misdemeanors, nothing very serious. One murder case, negroes, is still pending and will probably be tried. It is set for call next Monday. The case against Jim Davis, the man who killed his wife during last court and who was declared insane and sent to the asylum was continued until next court.
 
If he is decided to be entirely insane, the case against him in the courts will be finally nolle prossed.
 
Since Monday morning three cases have been settled by the ones against whom they were pending pleading guilty and paying the fines. Only one jury trial has been held up to Wednesday morning, this being a whiskey case, which the jury failed to agree upon.
 
The case of the Bank of Pittsboro against the Southern Express Co. was continued until the next term of the court on application of the defendant.
 
The Grand Jury is getting down to work, with Manly A. Hanna as foreman and D. B. Aycock clerk, Mr. Smith Aven is bailiff.
 
Twenty-three new subscribers to the Monitor from Monday morning until we go to press Wednesday at twelve. That’s a pretty good record we think and we appreciate the fact that The Monitor is growing in the estimation of the people of Calhoun county. Here are the names:
W.A. Winter, R.B. Hellums, John H. Hardin, J.W. Foster, Lenard Martin, Anderson Massy, G.M. Bratton, L.A. Logan, Abner Smith, Ascar Lee Davis, J.P. Moreland, DeWitt Bennett, D.A. Harrelson, J.L. Leflin, Monroe Foster, W.L. Burke, J.S. Ramage, J.W. Adams, A.M. Raspberry, J.M. Zinn, Jim Nettles, J.H. Talent, and C.A. Terry.
 
Messrs. M.K. Denley and D.V. Mallory were here this week looking after the interests of the Columbian Woodmen and initiated several into the order Tuesday night. They have succeeded in building up a large camp at this place. For the man with limited means the Columbian Woodmen offer a mighty pretty policy and one that he can pay for without straining himself.
 
NEW DOPE ON THE RAILROAD
 
A special telegram from Pensacola yesterday brought the following vitally interesting intelligence with reference to the progress of construction work on the Memphis and Pensacola railroad, and work early contemplated by the road’s officials:
 
“W. P. Dickinson, president and promoter of the Memphis and Pensacola railroad, which is now being graded out of Pensacola, reached the city this afternoon, accompanied by three Chicago bankers, who are interested in the railway, and tonight issued a statement, in which he said that the force of graders and other workmen will be increased in number
immediately and that before July 1st, his railroad will be constructed to the line of the Louisville and Nashville, crossing between Mobile and Atmore, and that trains will be running by that date.
 
“He has purchased four engines, has contracted for ties and steel rails and now declares that he has sufficient money now on hand to build his road on to the Alabama river, at the same continuing construction near Meridian. He says the visit of his associates to Pensacola at the present time is for the purpose of selecting sites for terminals and looking over the water front property already owned with a view to commencing construction of piers and railroad shops. He declares in the latter he will employ full two thousand men. Mr. Dickinson is very optimistic and says that before the opening of the Panama canal, he will have his road completed into Memphis.”
 
The above news will be read in Meridian and this section with eager interest, as the completion of this road means much towards the future greatness of the State’s metropolis and the territory through which it is proposed the road shall traverse – Meridian Dispatch.
 
FOR SALE – One pony built horse, weight about 900 pounds, works well anywhere, 9 years old. Apply to J. E. Coker, Banner, Miss.
 
Mr. Jno. R. Terry, a good citizen of this community, went over on the north side of Schoona one day last week and returned with a buxom lady, who is in the future to be known as Mrs. Terry. She was Mrs. Ellen Shepherd. We trust that theirs will be a pleasant life’s journey.
 
If you want to cut down the family Hosiery Bill go to Lawrence & Co’s., and buy the famous Buster Brown line. For long wearing comforts this line is ahead of them all.
 
We are Headquarters in Men, Ladies and children’s slippers. Call to see them at J.R. Taylor’s.
 
Lawrence & Co., are making special prices on B. F., Avery & Son’s Cultivators and Stalk Cutters See them before buying.
 
FOR SALE: - 75 gallons Louisiana Syrup, price 65c per gallon. Apply to J.W. Criss, Slate Springs, or the undersigned. Also one good second hand surrey, cheap, or will trade for cattle. J.W. Doolittle, Slate Springs, Miss.