Newspaper Transcriptions From The Conecuh-Escambia Star
Transcribed by Larry E. Caver, Jr. (2003)

February 24, 1876:

J.V. McMILLAN vs. John JOHNSON; W.L. WITHERINGTON, Garnishee

In this cause it appearing to the Court by the affidavit of the plaintiff 
that the defendant, John JOHNSON, is a non-resident of the State of Alabama and 
resides at or near Lanier, Cass County, Texas. It is therefore ordered that 
publication be made in the Conecuh-Escambia Star, a newspaper published in 
the town of Evergreen, Conecuh County, Alabama, for four successive weeks 
requiring the said JOHNSON to answer the complaint in this cause, in default of 
which judgment will be rendered thereon against him. - W.D. TOMLINSON, Notary 
Public, Evergreen, Ala., Feb. 2, 1876

Died, in Evergreen, on the evening of the 17th instant, Austill Hunter, 
youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. COOPER.

Died, in Conecuh County, on the 13th instant, Mrs. Jane S. KINDALL.

July 17, 1879:

Died, in this county, on the 13th instant, Mrs. Hannah VARNER, consort of 
Mr. J.N. VARNER.

Mr. J.J. DARBY, a gentleman who married a Miss TURK of Conecuh, died at his 
home in Troy, Alabama the 12th.

Married, in this county, recently, Edmond L. ETHERIDGE to Miss Mary S. 
HAMMONDS.

In Escambia County recently, Mr. Tom OWENS was badly cut by Riley WILLIAMSON 
with a drawing knife, inflicting dangerous wounds.

Mr. J.E. SPOON has bought the FARNHAM lot near Mrs. ROBINSON'S residence and 
will begin the erection of a dwelling house thereon at an early day.

Mrs. Amanda ASHLEY sends us a large cabbage for which we return thanks. The 
cabbage weighed 5 _ pounds and measured 3 _ inches in circumference.

July 24, 1879:

Mr. S.M. PARKER is agent for the Conecuh-Escambia Star at Lewis' Station, 
Escambia County, Alabama.

The wife of Hon. Augustus W. JONES, formerly of Conecuh County, died in 
Florida on the 24th of June last.

Friday before the third Sunday in August next, a protracted meeting will 
begin at Arkadelphia Baptist Church, Conecuh County.

At Sepulga Baptist Church on Saturday, before the first Sunday in August 
next, a protracted meeting will commence.

Evergreen is one of the healthiest places in Alabama. Since January 1879 
only three persons (white) have died in this place; Mrs. THOMAS, a child of Dr. 
LEE, and a child of Robert J. McCREARY. Evergreen has a population of six 
or seven hundred.

Died, at Monroeville, at the residence of Capt. W.S. WIGGINS, July 14, 1879, 
Mrs. Mary Jane HENDERSON; she was a daughter of Mrs. Betsy WIGGINS, a sister 
of Capt. W.S. WIGGINS, and mother-in-law of Dr. H.P. SMITH of Buena Vista. 
She was born in Conecuh County, July 17, 1827.

Married, in this county recently, Mr. James H. HAYS to Miss Lanveah WATSON.

Croquet parties by lamplight are a new feature in Evergreen life. They are 
enjoyed by the young ladies and gentlemen.

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July 24, 1879:

The Courthouse would present a much better appearance if it was repainted 
and recovered. Cannot the Commissioners have it done?

NOTICE!
It is with pleasure that we call the attention of our readers to the 
advertiser of the Evergreen Academy. This is a first-class institution, and we 
trust that the citizens of Conecuh and adjoining counties will patronize it 
liberally.

Brewton, Ala., July 15, 1879
Editor:

It is with pleasure that I inform you of the improvements that are being 
erected in the town of Brewton and vicinity. By the energy and benevolence of 
our esteemed citizens we are erecting two chapels, one of which will be used 
by the Methodists and the other by the Baptists... Our esteemed citizen, Mr. 
C.L. SOWELL, is having erected a large saw mill situated on Big Juniper Creek 
five miles from this place; the erection of said mill, with other improvements, 
will furnish employment for about thirty or forty hands, which at this dull 
season of the year is an important consideration to the bread-eaters  Mr. 
SOWELL is one of our most enterprising citizens, and we have plenty of room for 
as many such as will come. By the way, Mr. Editor, I must not forget to 
inform you that we have a brickyard in the course of erection, under the 
efficient management of our townsman, Mr. James McMILLAN; said brickyard is located 
about a half mile below this place... There is talk of Messrs. G.G. HAROLD & 
Bros. building a large brick storehouse in this place... [No author listed]

July 31, 1879:

There was a pleasant gathering of young ladies and gentlemen at the 
residence of Mr. S.B. STROUT, in Evergreen, on the evening of the 28th instant. 
The occasion was the celebration of the birthday of B.H. STROUT.

The farmers are now complaining of too much rain. Cotton has begun to shed 
considerably on account thereof.

D.W. RANKIN was killed at Perdue Hill by Charles ROBERTS Monday, 21st instant
- RANKIN was shot in the breast with a shotgun loaded with buckshot and 
killed instantly - (Lengthy article) Monroe Journal

Mr. Drewry McMILLAN, aged 74 years, died in Monroe County on the 24th 
instant.

Tribute of Respect
To the memory of John NEWBERRY, who was born in Jasper County, Georgia, 
December 18th, 1812, and died in Pollard, Alabama on the 25th of July 1879. Our 
departed friend was one of the oldest and most useful citizens in Escambia 
County, who demise has created a void that will be difficult to fill. He was 
an active and unceasing promoter of the public interests of the community in 
which he lived... The affectionate husband, the doting father, the unwavering 
friend, the public-spirited citizen is no more...

August 7, 1879:

Mrs. A.C. STEARNS, one of the noblest and best of women, is visiting her 
daughter, Mrs. Hortense MITCHELL, of Baldwin.

Mr. Elliot GANTT has been confined to his room for several days...

We are glad to see our friend Mack ETHERIDGE out again. He has had a 
serious time of it but is now about all right.

Mrs. P.F. PERRINOT, a lady who formerly resided in Conecuh County, and was 
well known to many of our citizens, died in Rockport, Texas recently.

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August 21, 1879:

The colored baseball club of this place was badly beaten by the Greenville 
colored club...  Brooklyn, Conecuh County, has caught the baseball fever. A club 
has been organized in that place.

Married, at Louisa C.H., Virginia, August 6th, 1879, Mr. Lewis FINCH, of 
Evergreen, to Miss N.C. HUDSON, of Virginia.

Married, in this county, on the 14th instant, by Rev. Ingram SPENCE, William 
R. CASSIDY to Miss Lou WIGGINS.

Married, in Meriden, Conn., on August 9th, at the residence of T.M. SMITH, 
Esq., Thomas T. WRIGHT to Miss Katie McINTYRE.

Mr. Neil McCORVEY, of Monroe County, Alabama, departed this life on the 11th 
instant. He was 74 years of age; he lived for many years a devoted 
Christian, being a member of the Presbyterian Church...

The Hon. N. STALLWORTH brought in the first bale of new cotton on the 18th 
instant, for which he received 10.6 cents per pound. By this, it will be seen 
that the Evergreen market opens at better prices than the Greenville market.

Mr. Robert RABB, of Evergreen, killed recently a large rattlesnake, seven 
feet in length and said snake was the possessor of seven rattles and a button.

Mrs. M.E. COOK, of Marengo County, is visiting her brother, Jos. H. THOMAS, 
of Evergreen. She is accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. A.B. SPINNEY, of San 
Francisco, California.

Notice!
Do you want to purchase a fine lot of chickens? If so, call on M.W. 
ETHERIDGE, Evergreen, Alabama.

August 28, 1879:

Married, in this county, on 24th instant, Mr. William M. LANE to Miss Martha 
DANIEL.

Died, in Evergreen, Ala., on 23rd instant, Mrs. A.V. KENNARD.

September 18, 1879:

We are requested to give notice that the dedication of the Methodist Church 
at Brewton, Escambia County, will take place on the first Sunday in October. 
The dedicatory sermon will be preached by Rev. J.M. BOLAND at 11 o'clock, 
a.m.

Married, in this county, on the 14th instant, C.D. HENDERSON to Miss Alice 
V. BELL.

Col. J.F. TATE's school opened on the 15th instant, with 60 pupils, and a 
number more will enter soon.

It is with emotions of deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mr. H.P. 
HANDLY, the proprietor of the Wilcox Banner. His death occurred at the 
residence of his father, Mr. C.S. HANDLY, in this place, on last (-) and was the 
result of a contusion upon the left side of the head, producing paralysis of that 
entire side of the body... Mr. HANDLY was a printer of considerable experience 
and a young man of about thirty years of age... - Wilcox News

September 25, 1879:

Mrs. John VAUGHN, of Washington Point, Florida, died in Brewton on the 22nd 
instant.

Mr. and Mrs. E. JOINER, living on Cedar Creek in this county, are an aged 
couple... They were married in 1811 and came to this county from South Carolina 
in 1821...  They have (-) living grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They 
have been members of the Baptist Church for near 40 years.

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October 9, 1879:

Died, in this county, on 8th instant, Frederic Lamar, youngest son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Haskew PAGE.

State of Alabama, Conecuh County, Probate Court, October 7th, 1879
In the matter of the estate of O.F. NUNALEE, deceased. To Sarah GODBOLD, 
wife of Thomas GODBOLD, and Delphy Ann WIGGINS, wife of James H. WIGGINS, who 
reside in the State of Texas, and are heirs of said estate. You will take 
notice that Wilson A. FOUNTAIN, the administrator de bonis non with the will 
annexed of said estate, has this day filed his petition for the sale of the 
lands thereof for distribution, and that the 12th day of November 1879 is set for 
the hearing of said petition, at which time you can appear and contest the 
same if you think proper to do so. - F.M. WALKER, Judge of Probate