THE OPP HUSTLER
July 12, 1904
Of Interest:
Mrs. W. F. Beard of
Prof. G.H. Thigpen, of
Mr. I.E. Boyette of Andalusia has been in Opp several days.
Messrs. J.H. Wasdin, F.P. McLean, W.O. Searcy, Geo. Wilson, J.H. Stokes, H.G.
McLeany and B.C. Stewart went down to a baseball game in Geneva, Ala.
Rev. W. J. Stanley, better known as Uncle Josh left Wednesday to visit Relations
in Escambia.
Mrs. Johnson of
Mr. W.R. Watson is the proprietor of the city hotel in Opp.
Mrs. B.C. Stewart, Miss Vernice Grant and Mrs. Voncile McKinnon went to
Mr. Tom Miller and wife of Poley have been stopping at the city hotel for
several days.
July 19,1904
Of Interest:
Mr. S. M. Stewart fatally shot by Miss Annie Rhodes. She drew a revolver from
her parasol and fired, the ball lodging in the abdomen. It was said to have been
started over statements made by Stewart damaging the character of Miss Rhodes,
who is the sister of the wife of Stewart. The wound will prove fatal. Miss
Rhodes is a member of an excellent
family of
The K. of P. Opp lodge, No. 229 meets on the 1st and 3rd
Tuesday of the month.
Officers installed for next semi- annual term are:
W.J. Simmons, C.C.
W.O. Searcy, V.C.
Thomas E. hubbard, K. of R. and S.
J.W. Holloway, Prelate
J.H. Stokes, M. of A.
W.J. Stanley, Jr., M. and W.
B.W. Windham, M. of E.
T.E. Hubbard, M. of F.
Frank Mizell, I.G.
T.A. Goodwin, O.G.
At Opp Sunday night, Tom McLendon and Mae Lee, both of
Mr. George Bryant has charge of the best meat market in Opp.
Mr. Jesse Donaldson and family have moved back to Opp.
Mr. Wiley Beard, son of Dr. J.D. Beard, of Troy, has been visiting the family of
Mrs. J.S. Mizell of Opp.
Miss Olive Rhodes, of Shell, Ala., is stopping by as the guest of her sister,
mrs. W.D. Spurlin.Mr. J.S. Redman fell off a scaffold one day last week.
Mrs. J.W. Crawford, of
Born: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Benton, a fine baby boy on the 19th.
Born: Born to Mr. and Mrs.
Searcy, a fine baby girl on the 22nd.
Married: Mr. G.W. Wilson of Opp to
Miss Myrtle Stanley of
Died: Mr. M. Grimes had a Masonic
burial at Page’s Mill on Wednesday last.
Attended were J.A. Whaley, Jr., W.S. Spurlin, A. Hart and J.P. Hannah.
Of Interest:
Mr. Dan Prescott of Elba passed through Opp.
Mr. Jim Night, deputy sheriff of
Mrs. J.E. Razier left Tuesday to spend several weeks in
Of Interest:
Mr. R.O. has accepted a position with the
Mr. E.E. Kelley is the cashier of the
On August 15th Mr. W.J. Barnett and Mrs. Low Chjesser near
People mention as living in Opp in The
Hustler Newspaper August 1904:
Mr. John T. Benton, Mr. Jacob Benton, Miss Lucile McDavid, Miss Irene
Windham, Mr. A.R. Jones, Miss Voncille McKinnon, J.O. Carter, Mr. J.S. Stanley,
Mr. F.P. McLean, Mr. I.E. Boyett,
Mrs. J.S. Mizell, Mr. Fred Smith, Mrs. J.W. Crawford, Miss Lottie Lee Searcy,
Mr. H.A. Knowles, Mr. J.N. Gillis, Mr. J. J Adams, Mr. J.H. Wasdin.
August 19, 1904
Born: Mr. and Mrs. Harris A. Knowls are the happy parents of a fine boy.
People mentioned as
residents of Opp in August 1904:
Mr. W.C. Grimes, Mr. H.J. Woodham, Mr. Lee Adkinson, Mr. J. P. Hannah, Mr.
General Caylor, Mr. Jeff Ham, Bud
Musgrove, Miss Minnie Smith, Rev.
W.O. Self, Miss Ada Ledlow, Mr. Calvin Sims.
Died: Miss Allie Huestess, the grown daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Heustess, died of Typhoid fever.
Died: Jesse
Willis, Tax assessor of
Of Interest:
Mrs. Johnson and her youngest daughter, Mrs. H.A. Knowles have moved to
Dr. Stephens is our clever Dentist.
Mr. T.A. Goodwin made a trip to Georgiana, his old home, Sunday.
Mr. A.R. Jones and family left week for
September 30, 1904
Died: Mr. O.A.
Cobb died Tuesday at his home, a citizen of
Of Interest:
Hon. M. Sallie, of
J.E. Boyett went to
The 5 room dwelling of J.O. Carter was destroyed by fire Sunday.
October 14, 1904
Of Interest:
The five room dwelling of F.M. Watson was destroyed by fire on last Friday.
|Miss Anna Prestwood of Andalusia has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Penton on
Mr. G.W. Davidson went to
Mr. Frank Penton of Milton Fla., has moved his family to Opp.
Mr. C. Manley is on the sick list.
Mr. J.H. Coon, a farmer of
Mr. A. Hart went down to Florala last Saturday.
Visitors to Opp: Mr. G.B. Woodham,
Mr. A.A. Kelley of Covington, Mr. Cull Stanley of Covington, Mr. Garrett of the
Sanford Shoe Co., S.R. Gatlin, Mr. George Coon, Mr. W.W. Ward of Covington
County, Mrs. B.C. Stewart.
February 3, 1905
Of Interest:
W.R. Henderson has his blacksmith shop open.
J.M. Hart and little daughter, Ruby, of Leverett was in Opp Wednesday.
Thomas Williams visited home folks in
Green Page of Alberton,
Notice: We forbid any hunting on our lands. Barnes Bros.
February 10, 1905
Married: W.J. Batson and Miss Willie Edwrds married at
Died: W.N.
Glover of
Died: Joseph R. Strickland was
born near Braggs,
Of Interest: Henry
Miller of the Berry Lumber Co. was on our streets Saturday.
W.R. Henderson made a business trip to Samson Saturday.
The Family of Frank Penton and Mr. Jeff Gatlin are on the sick list.
Mr. Jesse Dean of Pink was in Opp Tuesday.
Notice: W.W. Taylor in account with
the town of
W.W.
Of Interest: W.W. Ward subscribed to the Opp Hustler today.
Died: Mother Woodham died this
evening at one O’clock her remains will be interred into
Sick List:
J.O. Carter, G.W. Davidson, Mrs. B.C. Stewart &
J.M. Lee.
Visitors to Opp: R.T.
Shreve of Andalusia on Sunday, Fate Manring, W.H. Meriweather, J.W. Donaldson,
Frank Scofield, L.B. Franklin of the Florida lumber Co., R.R. Porter of Brewton,
Jim Head of Andalusia, W.W. Carter of Andalusia, Uncle Twede Bell of Greenbay,
Col. S.E. Tillery of Andalusia, W.A. Parish Sr., George Edge, Mr. and Mrs. W.A.
Knowles of Geneva, C.W. McLeod of
Greenbay, Mrs. McGilvery Ison of Babbie, W.M. Walton of Georgianna, & Miss
Anna Prestwood of Andalusia.
February 24, 1905
Visitors to Opp this
week: Dr. J.D. Stephens, David Batson of Greenbay, H.A. McLendon of
Andalusia, Tom McLendon of Andalusia, Geo. B. Woodham, Dave Adams, Daniel
Roberts of Estothel, J.W. Walden and Dr.
Fleming of Geneva.
Sick List: Mrs. S. Sellers, Elder W.J.
Stanley, Clever B.E. Nall, and The babe of Dr. and Mrs. T.E. Dalton.
Died:
Visitors to Opp:
Frank Scofield, Mr. Wiley-the piano man, W.B. Gilmer of Florala, Coe
J.A. Carnley of Elba, W.W. Ward, Greene Boyett of Covington County, J.E.
Mitchell of Chester, Ala. Mr. Wylder- insurance man of Brantley, V.W. Morrow
came to the dog & poney show in Opp, F.M. Shanks of Palmyrer, Bill Taylor of
Andalusia, W.G.W. Peoples.
March 31,1905
Visitors to Opp: Miss Zoa Hogg
of Searight, Crenshaw Ala,- teacher, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Garrett of Elba, T. M.
Campbell and H.A. Mclendon, Chas Rubinstein of Greenville, J. F. Boyer of
Graceville.
In Loving memory of
Amanda Woodham
I write this in memory of Aunt Amanda Woodham, she felt the icy hands of
death on the 17th of February 1905. Her husband still resides. Amanda
Woodham was born July 26, 1834, near Echo,
She leaves a brother, Rev. D.T. and Miss Sophronia Ard, of Eufaula, and Mrs. L.F.
Miller, of Echo, to cherish her memory. Rev.
W.O. self conducted the burial services at
(Several missing Issues)
JUNE 23, 1905
Born: Mr. & Mrs. T.J. Spear are happy parents of a find baby girl that
arrived last week.
Of Interest:
Hick Cook of Andalusia is in Opp.
Mr. Robert Shines of
Mr. and Mrs. Ashton, Up to date Photographers have been in Opp for four Months.
Notice: All amounts due us must be paid at office of I.E. Boyett,
For Sale: one 29, H.P. Engine and Boiler, two saw gins completed, apply or
address Henry King, Elba, Ala., R F D No 4.
NOTICE: The following are the votes
for the most popular young lady in Opp up to Thursday night, June 22nd
at Opp Drug Co’s Soda Fount.
Emma Woodham 895
Minnie Smith 675
Bessie West 517
Lucille McDavid 203
Lillie Teet 131
Irine Windham 117
Willie Donaldson 101
Francis West 94
Pearl Woodham 65
Ted Weir
45
Ada Boutwell 40
Note candidates under 100 will be dropped from the score next week.
July 14th
1905
Died: Snow Middlebrooks of Ansley, From Troy was run over and killed
instantly by the
Died: The little infant of Mr. and
Mrs. W. W. Benton died Thursday morning in the city.
Of Interest:
A. P. Stanley and W.O. Searcy attended County Court at
Miss Boyed of
F.L. Jeter of red Level killed a Negro, Ed Hammond Tuesday last for assaulting
Jeter’s wife.
B.E. Nall is rushing the telephone exchange to a finish.
July 21st,
1905
Married: Mr. H.V. Hopson and Miss Lou Anna Benton were married at the home
of the brides parents on Sunday by W.O. Searcy.
Of interest:
Debty. Shrff. Prestwood of Andalusia come down to Opp Tuesday night to take one
William Carpenter bound over from Justice Searcy’s Court.
Mr. Cawthorn of
Mrs. W.O. Searcy & children are visiting relatives in
A.P. Stanley is on the sick list.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Cawthorn of Ealum
July 28, 1905
Married: Geo. W. Davidson of Opp was married to Miss Mattie Williams of
Samson.
Of Interest: Mr.
Frank Potter and family of Brantley are visiting their parents Mr. John M. Moody
and family of Opp.
Friday night at the premises of Dr. T.W. Knight and the parties being E.O.
Bishop, and R.G. Reddock. Bishop
fired 2 shots into the body of Gordan Reddock just as he was entering the Knight
premises and killed him instantly. Reddock was buried in the family burial
ground in Live Oak Cemetery.- Luverne
E.O. Bishop made bond this afternoon, July 24. Mrs. Bishop left on the afternoon
train, accompanied by her brother-in-law, Dr. George Williamson, for
Born: Mr. and
Mrs. Mizzell have a fine baby boy.
Married:
On Sunday last at the home of the brides parents in Opp, Mr. W.J. Stanley
Jr., married Miss Emma Wadkins.
Died:
Sadie Josey, of this place died and was buried last week. The daughter of
J.E. Josey.
Of interest:
Mr. Lee Clark is on the sick list,
A.P. Stanley’s health is rapidly improving.
J.W. Donaldson was in Opp Tuesday.
November 4, 1905
Married: Mr. Samuel Barnes of Opp married Miss May Ware of Andalusia on the
25th inst., at the residence of Mr. Philips, at
Died: On Monday,
as Rev. J.J. White and wife were leaving town for their home in Cowarts, the
horse was frightened. When he stopped and
started to kick until his feet caught the axle. His feet struck Mr. White in the
abdomen, he did not appear to be hurt. He became unconscience after being taken
into the home of Mr. Gregory, then the end came about 7 o’clock. The remains
were carried to Cowarts for burial. Bro. White was born in
Of Interest:
The Rev. Thomas Barnes, of
Newville, Henry Co. Ala., has purchased a nice farm near Opp and will soon make
Covington County his new home.
Jacob Benton has put in a feed, sale and livery stables in Opp.
Mr. M.J. Adams has been on the sick list.
A.J. Sims and wife were in Opp on Tuesday.
J.A. McKenzie will be moving back to Opp soon.
J.M. Richburg, of Luverne has purchased a nice farm near Opp and will move soon.
Bud tell has purchased a vacant lot from Searcy and will erect a blacksmith shop
on it.
Gordan Smith is up again. He unfortunately lost his right arm by having it cut
off in a gin a few weeks ago.
Col. A Black of Brantley was in Opp on Monday.
Mr. Sterling Davis has moved his family from
November 10th 1905
Married: Mr. C.H. Johnson of Dade City
Died: Ozark Star- Last Wednesday was
the death of 2 little girls of Mr. and Mrs. C.F. James, only a few hours apart.
Ethel was with fever and stomach complications and Louise with typhoid
Pneumonia. Little Ethel was age 6 and died at 9:30 O’clock Wed. morning. 12
hours later, little Louise, age 11 breathed her last.
Of interest:
List of honor roll at Piney Grove school for month ending Oct. 31st
Sam Gainer, Cecil White, Mertie Lambeth, Daniel Lambeth, Joseph Lambeth,
Cleotus Quiller, Lee Quiller, Lonzo Phillips, Sallie Phillips, Ela Phillips,
Lela Philips, Ida Phillips, Ramon Crews, Bessie Crews, George Crews, Claudie
Crews, Will Crews, Henry Jones, Hobson Weeks, Yance Weeks, Cleotus Williams,
Lena Holley, Pearl Holley, Eddie Holley, Eddie Holley, Irwin Holley, Joh anna
Lee White, Willie White, Minnie Kilpatrick, Warren Grimes, Sallie Grimes, Obid
Johnson, Pearl Johnson, Mattie Bell Land, John Peters, John Holmes, Mattie
Mitchell, Minnie Mitchell.
November 17, 1905
Died: (bad newspaper)
Daughter of Hon. J.F. Stallings killed by runaway mules last Sunday on
December 22, 1905
Died:
Ab Lee shot and killed W.S. Chesser at Varis campr near
Of Interest:
Bud and Parl Strickland, two brothers who killed their Uncle, Matt
Strickland, near Big Creek, were captired neamr Slocumb and are in Houston
County Jail. Bud and his Uncle were
fighting over a hound dog when Parl grabbed a .22 caliber rifle and shot &
killed the Uncle, says it was self-defense- Hartford Journal.
Mr. Richburg of near Luverne, has moved to his home one mile south of Opp, which
he purchased from H.A. Dorsey.
Mr. B.H. Von-seburg and family have moved to
Mrs. Sterling Davis of Opp is visiting relatives in
J.E. Peoples is on the sick list.
February 23, 1906
Died: Mr. Jim Urquehart died Saturday afternoon at his home near Highnote.
He was about 87 years of age and leaves a wife and children. The remains were
buried Sunday in White Water Florida Graveyard- Hartford Times
Of Interest:
This week appears the announcement of Thomas M. Campbell for Sheriff of
Covington County.
March 24, 1906
Died: Hon. John J. Payne, one of
Mrs. J.E. Jacey of this city received a telegram Thursday last that her father
at McKenzie was not expected to live.
Married: Mr. Olive Jackson and wife
of Georgianna, were in Opp Wednesday, they had returned from
Married: Mr. Metcalf of
Of Interest:
Jesse Connors has been convicted of the murder of Clem Mount and sentenced to
life imprisonment.-
April 7, 1906
Died: The little infant of Mr. and Mrs. Alto Windham of Opp died on Tuesday
of Pneumonia.