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Items from 1891 Walthall Warden

        The following items were copied from old copies of the Walthall Warden, on file at the Webster Co, MS courthouse. The newspapers are bound in a book and the book is beginning to fall apart. The newspapers from the beginning of 1891 through March 4, 1891 are badly torn and have parts of the pages missing.
        The first newspaper that I found that was complete was dated March 4, 1891. Items listed through March 4, 1891 have no dateline; however the newspaper was printed weekly on Wednesday.
        I have copied items that I thought might be of interest to others and will continue copying and try to update this page regularly. Your opinions on this page would be appreciated. Jackie Rhodes

Time Table for Georgia Pacific RR
Trains going West
Maben            4:00 pm
Mathison        4:08 pm
Sapa              4:19 pm
Eupora           4:30 pm
Grady            4:40 pm
Tomnolen      4:48 pm
Trains going East
Tomnolen      12:11 am
Grady            12:21 am
Eupora           12:30 am
Sapa              12:41 am
Mathison        12:52 am
Maben            1:10  am

Non-Resident Notice
        To W. H. Lowrimore, whose post office is Minneola, Wood County, state of Texas:
        You are hereby commanded to appear at the next term of our Chancery Clerk, to be holden in and for the county of Webster and State of Miss, on the first Monday of April, 1890, then and there to answer the bill of complain filed against you, in said county, asking for a sale and partition of the estate of Nicholas Lowrimore deceased.
December 3rd 1890                                                   Alex Morrow
                                                                                 Chancery Clerk

Eupora News:
        Big Black is on a boom.
        Good Ginghams only 7 cents at Buchanan, Therrell & Co.
        The bad roads have stopped the influx of cotton to a great extent.
        Our stock of boots is bound to be sold before hot weather; likewise our overcoats, Buchanan, Therrell, & Co.
        Mr. B. E. Davis, of Sabougla, is in town. There is talk of his retiring from the firm of Davis Bros & Co.
        Mrs. Nora Arnold, of Walthall, was in town Friday, visiting friends.
        We learn that our genial, competent and clever townsman, J. Harvey, has aspirations for Circuit Clerkship. He would make a good one.
        J. W. Hays sold 237 bales of cotton to B. Woodward, of West Point -- the largest sale here this season.
        Messrs. J. R. Douglas and J. W. Crowell drove Walthallward last Sunday.
        Miss May Lang has been visiting her friends in Walthall this week.

Homestead Notice
Land Office at Jackson, Miss
January 21, 1891
         Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Chancery Clerk at Walthall, Miss, on March 20th, 1891, viz: Jack Gholdson, Homestead No. 16,325, for the e SE 1-4 Sec. 11, T.20, N.R.8E.
        He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, to wit: Wesley Hill, G. N. Hall, Alf Parker, and Bob Shelton, all of Alva P. O., Miss.
                                                                           R. C. Kerr, Register

Non Resident Notice
The State of Miss.
    To D. P. Green and Araminta Green: -- You are hereby commanded to appear before the Chancery court of te county of Webster, in said State, on the 1st Monday of April, 1891, to defend the suit in said court, of Laura Hood et al, wherein you are defendants. Feburary 12, 1891
                                                                             Alex. Morrow, Clerk

Non Resident Notice
The State of Miss.
    To Araminta Green: -- You are hereby commanded to appear before the Chancery court of the county of Webster, in said state, on the 1st Monday of April, 1891, to defend the suit of Laura Hood et al, wherein you are a defendant. February 12, 1891
                                                                               Alex. Morrow, Clerk

Homestead Notice:
Land Office at Jackson, Miss
Feb 18, 1891
        Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Chancery Clerk at Walthall, Miss, on April 6, 1891, viz: John Ford, Homestead No. 14,618, for the N 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec 2 and NE 1/4 NE1-4 Sec 3, T.s0 and SW 1-4 SW 1-4 Sec 35, all in T 21 NR 9 E.
        He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: Albert Hubbard, Wilson Bays, Andrew Dunlap, H. A. Quinn, all of Bellfontaine P. O., Miss.
                                                                               R. C. Kerr, Register

Homestead Notice:
Land Office at Jackson, Miss
December 31, 1890
       Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Chancery Clerk at Walthall, Miss, on February 21, 1891, viz Elijah T. Mitchell, Homestead No. 16,530 for the E 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec 10 T 20 N R SE.
        He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: Ed Swindell, E. R. Cooper, Robert Wilson, and George Harrison, all of Alva P. O., Miss.
                                                                              R. C. Kerr, Register

Misc. notes from a torn page, no town listed
        T. L. Lamb visited his home last Sunday.
        J. F. Johnson, of Grady, was in town Saturday.
        Sheriff Magness visited Stewart last week.
        Our friend W. O. Taylor is back home once more after a train trip to the Delta.
        Mr. J. P. and Miss Lura Synott of Calooga, were in town Monday.
        We are sorry to learn that our Chancery Clerk is confined to his bed with illness this week.
        Mr. E. M. Yeates, a worthy and respected citizen of Mathison vicinity was in town Saturday.
        Somewhat worse for a spell of grippe, friend J. N. Patterson was circulating among his friends Saturday.
        T. V. Williams was incarcerated in jail last Wednesday, being surrendered by his bondsman, H. C. Tabb. Williams was indicted at the last circuit court for running a "blind tiger" in Eupora. Thursday evening he was released from jail, a new bond being made by his relatives.
        Several of our citizens attended the entertainment given by the Kilmichael Dramatic Club, at Eupora Saturday night and expressed themselves highly pleased with the performance. The Club is mostly composed of students of Prof. Lewis" Normal School.

Sapa Items:
        P. P. Shaffer is having an addition put to his store house. He and Mr. Bridges are wide-awake enterprising merchants and keep fully abreast of the times.
        We are glad to see Mr. R. M. Maer, Eupora"s clever agent, in town today.
        Mrs. M. C. Mullins is teaching music here. Two young ladies from Grenada arrived here today to attend the music school.
        Miss Mollie Mullins is visiting relatives in Choctaw and is now water-bound.
        Miss Carrie Thornton is visiting at H. H. Starnes" this week.
        Miss Laura Whaley is sick; hope she will recover soon.
        Bird hunting seems to be enjoyed by our depot agent, G. H. Mullins, S. T. and J.P. Thornton, as they are out almost every day.
        Preaching at this place once in each month by Rev. A. C. Harris.
        J. M. Randall is frequently seen hauling sawdust for the purpose, so he says, of flooring his barn, but the general impression is that he intends using it as a fertilizer.

From Grady:
        Unlike Napoleon, who said "we will make a way over the Alps", a way is already made here by Nature"s laws, judging from the number of prospectors visiting our town, all seemingly well pleased. Among them we mention S. L.Gentry, of Cadaretta, Rev. J. C. Finnell and L. L. Hammond.
        Dr. W. A. D. James, of Alva, will likely build a business house here next fall.
        Prof. Halbrook opened up school in his new, commodious building first Monday with an attendance of thirty-one which has since increased with prospects of still further increase.
        We welcome the genial and affiable A. G. Finch and say we will make room for all such self-made young men in the Halbrook Academy.
        Miss Ida Landrum is welcomed back to school again.
        F. M. Lamb & Co. will soon open up a new business.
        R. M. Maer will lecture at the Academy Saturday on the subject of founding a colony.
        There will be a concert held at the Halbrook Academy soon.

Illinois Central RR
How trains pass Winona
No. 1    NO Express South            8:43 am
No 41   Fast Mail South                10:58 am
No. 45  Vestibule South                11:53 am
No. 2    Chickago Express North    5:57 pm
No. 42  Fast Mail                          3:23 am
No 46   Vestibule                          8:08 pm
                                                                           J. W. Coleman, AGP Agent
P. A. Dulin, Agt, Winona, Miss.

Local Items, no town listed
        W. A. Clark has suspended his school at North Union till summer.
        D. T. T. Shipps of Eupora, paid us a business visit last Thursday.
        Mr. J. F. Crowell, of Eupora, spent Sunday afternoon and evening in town.
        M. J. A. Vernon, from near Mayfield, had some job work done in the WARDEN office this week.
        Seven fair maidens of Eupora took a horseback canter to Walthall and back last Sunday afternoon.
        Mr. Will Taylor left again last week. This time he goes to Chattanooga where he has hopes of a position.
        Miss Vergie McElroy is spending a short vacation at home. She will return to her school next Saturday.
        Mrs. J. E. Clark returned on saturday from a two weeks visit to her mother.
        Prof. Dabney Lipscomb, of A & M College, will make the Annual Address at Commencement of the Walthall Normal School.

Eupora News
        Postmaster Douglass is dangerously ill with slow fever.
        Dr. A. H. Bays has purchased a fine harness horse from Cottrell  at West Point.
        Mrs. Skelton, mother of our worthy merchant, B. Delashmet, is in feeble health.
        Miss Katie Bennett left for her home at Slate Springs last Saturday to the regret of many friends.
        J. C. Holman has gone to Hot Springs for the benefit of his rheumatism.
        Mr. T. J. Swindell assisted in bringing out the Progress last week during the temporary absence of Mr. Scott.
        The contractor has been at work on our streets.
        Our cotton receipts have passed the 5,000 limit already and more to come as soon as the roads get passable.
 

Copied from torn page, articles incomplete and no date
        J. F. Crowell tore himself away to visit Walthall Sunday.
        Our friend J. C. Holman was in town Friday. He has only partially recovered from the rheumatism.
        By the way, our P. M. has ceased to visit his old home recently. Wonder why
        There was a large concourse of people at the burial of Prof. Moore.
        Don"t forget that Buchanan, Therrell & Co, of Eupora, are agents for the celebrated Animal bone Fertilizers manufactured by the Northwestern Fertilizing Co., which are sold under a guaranteed analysis.
        Mr. Ira Mitchell left here Monday to attend school at Walthall.

    Cheatham"s Chill Tonic contains neither Quinine, Cinelronidia, Arsenic, Strychnine or Mercury, and does not produce buzzing in the ears or deafness. Cure guaranteed.

Sheriff"s Sale
Delinquent tax for
the fiscal year 1890
to wit:
State Tax........$21.00
Co. Tax............75.50
Damage..............9.65
Sh"ff"s Fee..........4.00
        Total     $110.15

        In accordance with a section of the statute in relation to the collection of the State and County taxes delinquent for any fiscal year, and for the purpose of collecing the personal tax assessed against W. S. Bayliss, for the fiscal year 1890, legal demand having been made therefor, and by reason of no personal property being found out of which to make said tax, the undersigned Sheriff & Tax-Collector of Webster County, Miss, has this day levied upon and will expose for sale in front of the Court House door at Walthall, Miss., on Monday, March 2d 1891, within legal hours, for cash, all the right, title and interest the said W. S. Bayliss has in and to the following described real estate, situated in the Adams Survey of the town of Eupora, Miss, to wit: Lot 4 in Block 15, and will be sold to satisfy the above tax together will all cost, this January 16th, 1891.
                                                       A. P. Magness,
                                                        Shff & Tax Coll, Webster Co, Miss.

Strayed
        From my residence near Cumberland, Miss., one bay filly four years old, branded on right shoulder J. J. Anyone returning said pony or giving information of its whereabouts will be liberally rewarded.
                                                                               J. Jackson
                                                                                Cumberland, Miss

Eupora News
        Mayor Vance visited Winona last week.
        Miss Docia Tharp is visiting relatives at Walthall.
        Good Ginghams only 7 cents at Buchanan, Therrell & Co.
        H. C. Orman, of Grenada, was in town Saturday.
        Our stock of Boots is bound to be sold before hot weather; likewise our overcoats, Buchanan, Therrell & Co.
        Handling iron does not make the heart as cold as wedding bells soon to ring will prove.
        Shoes, Clothing, Dress Goods, Hats, Jeans, and in fact, everything the trade can call for lower than ever heard of at Buchanan, Therrell and Co.
        Dr. Burke will remain here, though his two sons have returned to Grenada County.
        A bright, genial, witty and versatile genius is Joe young -- traits that render him deservedly popular.
        $3000 worth of clothing must go at manufacturer"s prices, Buchanan, Therrell and Co.
        Mrs. St. Clair and family attended the funeral of J. R. Naron, who died at Maben Saturday morning.
        500 yards good prints at 4c, bargains for housekeepers, at Buchanan, Therrell & Co.
        Joe Moore says $100 is as much as he can afford to lose on the experiment of sending a team without a driver.
        "Come go with us; we will do you good" by selling goods cheaper than the cheapest, Buchanan, Therrell & Co.
        J. N. Patterson and Miss Emma, his daughter, took the train one day last week for a visit to relatives near Shuqulak, Miss.
 

Bellefontaine
        Our newly elected Marshal, F. M. Norwood, is grading the streets this week.
        Dorry Woods" new residence south of town is nearly complete.
        Dr. Hunter has finished up a commodious barn on his lot.
        W. T. Hardy and Sons have purchased a controlling interest and will conduct the business of the Cooperative Store, Robert Hardy salesman.
        The family of J. T.Tally, three miles west of this place, are much afflicted with malarial fever.
        W. T. Heflin has been confined to his bed several days by illness.
        J. W. Hardy is progressing rapidly re-modeling Dr. Bays" house and will soon have it ready for occupancy.
        J. T. and W. O. Courtney spent last weel at their mill near Slate Springs.
        The school is moving on finely under the direction of Prof. W. A. Wilson as principal.

Dissolution Notice
                                                                               T. W. Ford
                                                                                 J. F. Eudy
        Messrs. J. F. Eudy and A. L. Eudy will continue business under the name of Eudy Bros. and I cheerfully ask for them a continuation of the liberal patronage given the firm of Ford & Eudy.
                                                                                T. W. Ford

Homestead Notice
Land Office at Jackson, Miss.
        Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Chancery Clerk at Walthall, Miss., on March 20th, 1891, viz; Jack Gholdson, Homestead No. 16, 325, for the E 1/2 SE 1-4 Sec 11, T.20 N.R. 8E.
        He names the following witnesses to prove his contnuous residence upon, and cultivation, of said land, to wit: Wesley Hill, G. N. Hall, Alf Parker and Bob Shelton, all of Alva P. O. Miss.
                                                                       R. C. Kerr, Rigister

(Note: Though this notice has already appeared, it was in another newspaper. Apparently homestead notices had to be posted several times before the date the proof would be made.)

Sheriff"s Sale
A. F. Peeler                                            No. 436
      vs                                                 Fi Fa for debt
W. P. Bailey                                         Amt. $41.90
and L. N. Rushing:
    By virtue of the above stated execution to me directed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Webster County, Miss., issued on the 3rd day of Decemeber, 1890, I will, on Monday the 2nd of March, 1891, in front of the Court House door in Walthall within legal hours, expose for sale to the highest bidder for cash, all the right interest and title that said L. N. Rushing has in and to the following lands to wit: N 1/2 of S 1/2 of SE 1/4 & N 1/2 SE 1-4 SW1-4 all in Sec 31 Township 19 R 9E, Webster Co., State of Mississippi, and will be sold to satisfy the above stated writ with all cost, this the 19th day of January, 1891.
                                                                          A. P. Magness, Sheriff
 

Walthall Warden, March 4, 1891
Maben Items
        Glad to announce that the health of our esteemed merchant and citizen, J. L. Sherman, has improved considerably.
        W. T. Quinn is engaged as a salesman by J. O. Henry. Mr. Quinn is a competent and popular businessman.
        Our P.M. speaks of opening a confectionary and notions department in his office.
        The livery business seems to be prospering under the management of Ben Sanders.
        N. P. Phillips has just recovered from a severe attack of pneumonia.
        Pink Sheffield, many years a resident in this community, but for several years resident in Arkansas and Indian Territory, returned here last week acompanied by his wife and two children.
        Dr. O. B. Cooks returned home last Wednesday accompanied by his two little daughters, Ethel and Rubie. Miss Ethel was sick with thyphoid fever, but her condition permitted removal. The Dr. left his two sick sons at Smithville, Miss. He has had a sad time and has the sympathy of our entire community.

Local Items, March 4, 1891
        Weather is still erratic.
        Quite a crowd here on Monday.
        Gardeners are hindered by the continued wet weather.
        There was spirited bidding at the tax sale last Monday.
        Robert Stevens, of Leland, made a short visit home this week.
        Mrs. Baker, of Verona, is visiting her daughter Mrs. Dottery.
        Messrs. W. W. Land, John Harvey and J. T. Crowell spent Saturday in town.
        Dr. W. A. Hurt, the talented editor of the Baptist Layman, was in town Monday.
        The many friends of Ed Childre are glad to welcome him back to the Normal.
        Elder Sullivan preached an eloquent and impressive sermon at the Methodist Church on Sunday.
        We are glad to learn that our esteemed friend, J. H. Bingham, has recovered from his recent severe illness.
        The Board of Supervisors is at work on road problems this week, whis is apt to keep them employed until Friday.
        We neglected last week to note the return of two students who have again entered school to wit: Miss Lura Synott, of Calooga, and Miss Eugenie Gore, of Cadaretta.
        Miss Vergie McElroy did not resume her school as we announced, but has returned home and re-entered the Normal.

Eupora News, March 4, 1891
        E. D. McKey went to New Orleans with a load of cattle last week.
        J. R. Douglass is quite sick yet, but glad to know he is improving some.
        We have "a Jay Gould" in town, headquartered at Hendrix Hotel.
        Johnie Harvey has charge of the Post Office during the sickness of the Postmaster.
        M. W. Carver moved his family in from near Cadaretta last week. Newt will continue with Naron and St. Clair.
        The people are still at work trying to build churches.
        J. T. Dunn, a prominent lawyer formerly of Chester, has located in our town. We extend him a hearty welcome.
        Our clever townsmen A. R. McKey and T. A. Finch are quite sick. We hope to see them on our streets soon.
        Miss Katie Roberts paid a visit to Cedar Bluff last Friday to see her sister, Miss Susie, who is teaching school at that place.
        A crowd of Eupora"s young people met last Wed. night to prepare for a concert to be played in the near future, for the benefit of the new Methodist Church building.