1940’s – St. Paul AME Church

1940’s – St. Paul AME Church

St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1880, and the congregation built this fine structure in 1914 at the corner of Sixth and Main Streets. Long the home of a vibrant congregation, the church moved “out on the highway” (away from...
1914 – Louisiana Plantation Party

1914 – Louisiana Plantation Party

In May 1914, Cap and Ella Wilmans hosted a house party at their plantation in Louisiana.  Among the attendees are Newport residents Mr. and Mrs. Wilmans, Charles Wilmans, Ed Wilmans, Mart Lewis (butler), Elzia (cook), Lula and Charlie (maids), Mrs. George Farrat, Mrs....
1914 – Jackson County Fairgrounds Horse Race

1914 – Jackson County Fairgrounds Horse Race

The horse races at the Jackson County Fairgrounds seemed to create as much excitement as the Kentucky Derby.  This race in 1914 was no exception, and one has to wonder if anyone paid attention to the sign posted to the left, which reads, “No Gambling...