Alphabet File page 82
Mr. E. R. Chevally has sold his fine beach property, the "Waverly Cottage", the purchaser being Mr. Gex, a resident of Bay St. Louis. We are informed that the price paid is five thousand dollars. (SCE 12/03/1892)
Mrs. E. R. Chevally spent a part of the week in the Bay. (SCE 12/03/1892)
Chevally, Mr. E.R. spent Saturday at his home on the beach. (SCE 12/03/1892)
Chevally, Mr. and Mrs. and lovely daughter, Miss Agnes, left the Bay on Sunday to remain in New Orleans for the winter on Sunday to remain in New Orleans for the winter season. (SCE 12/10/1892)
Chevally, Mr. E.R. - We understand that Mr. E.R. Chevally contemplates the erection of a pretty cottage on his land by next spring, and will occupy it the coming summer. (SCE 12/10/1892)
Chevally, Mr. E.R., spent Saturday in the Bay. (SCE, 12- 31-1892)
Chevally, Mr. E.R., was a New Orleans visitor to the Bay on Wednesday. (SCE 02/18/1893)
Chevally, Mrs. E.R., visited friends at the Bay on Saturday last. Miss Agnes Chevally is spending a while in Biloxi. (SCE 04/01/1893)
Chevally, Mrs. E.R., and daughter, Miss Agnes, are spending a while in the Bay, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fleury. (SCE 04/29/1893)
Chevally, Mr. E. R., came over from New Orleans Saturday and returned Sunday. Mr. Chevally visited Cheniere Caminada after the storm and describes the scene of the awful disaster. (SCE 10/21/1893)
Chevally, Mr. E. R., made a business visit to the Bay last Monday. (SCE 11-25-1893)
Chevally, Mrs. W. R. spent several days in New Orleans this week, returning on Wednesday evening. (SCE 11/5/1892)
Chevis, John C., 408 Hancock (Ph 48 thru 50, 55)
Chew, family name and Zac Taylor. Being researched by Carl Wheeless, 1422 Brier Cliff Drive, Orlando, Fla. 32806
Chicapoula - Indian word meaning "Bad Grass" or Rockachaws or Cuccleburrs applied to the area of Bay St. Louis.
Chichon, Rose, (Wb A pg 316) Dec. 6-11-1897. Sons: Earnest Coycault and Andrea Chichon. N. O. La. 6-11-1897. Probate, June 1898.
Chinese Smugglers at Gulfport in 1909
The wild game preserve which was the alleged object with which Cat Island was purchased by the Audubon Society giving rise to litigation still in progress with the Cuevas heirs has at last been auspiciously started with one "Teddy bear" and probably some wild Chinamen, the latter having been landed at that point by the Stratakos gang of smugglers and utterly lost sight of.
The "Teddy " was purchased the other day by Lighthouse Keeper Clarisse, being a Christmas left-over from Younghan's Store, who declared that the long-talked-of preserve should have the encouragement of the biggest Teddy Bear he could find, regardless of cost. (Gulfport Record, Tuesday, January 19, 1909, VF MJS VIII 00287)
Another chapter was added this week to the now famous Chinese smuggling case at Gulfport, which the Governor has been working upon and weaving a net the past 2 or 3 weeks.
Deputy Collector of Customs Ritnour was authorized to seize the sloop LITTLE DEER of Bay St. Louis and the property of Fred Vassalli, also of Bay ST. Louis.
The sloop it is charged carried Chinamen from Cat Island to the main shore and the little vessel is now anchored near the schooner AXEL off Carroll Avenue, with Ben Lane Posey in charge.
While Fred Vassalli is the owner of the sloop, he is not charged by the Federal authorities as being implicated in the smuggling case nor does the seizure of his vessel necessarily connect him in the alleged smuggling of the Chinamen from Mexico to Gulfport. (On the bottom of this page is the notation "Andrew
Lagnias, said to be one of the prime movers in the Chinese smuggling business, has been captured at Galveston, Texas.") (Gulfport Record, Monday, February 1, 1909, MJS VIII 00288)
Chiniche, M. Mrs., Old Spanish Trail (Ph 50, 55)
Chiniche, Peter r Old Spanish Trail (Ph 55)
Chrastil, R. V., Necaise Av. (Ph 48-49)
Christ Episcopal Church - see disk CHURCHES
Christovich, M.-King and Queen Ball, Pass Christian, on Thursday evening last was given at the McIntyre House in this place which proved one of the most pleasant social events of the season. Among those who gracefully figured in the dancing and creditably represented royalty, were Messrs. Sydney Saucier, Frank Huges, R. McIntosh, Jr., Chas. Taconi, and Leon Capdepon as Kings, with Misses Belle Tonry, N. Courtenay, M. Christovich, Annie Cronovich and Katie Farrell as Queens. (SCE 02/18/1893) (PASS CHRISTIAN BEACON)
Christy, Arthur, 82, Greenwood Cem. N.O. La. 11 Jan 1975 (CEC)
Christy, Arthur T., 212 Boardman Av. (Ph 49-50) 123 Boardman (Ph 55)
Christy, Eulalie, Judlin, 75, Greenwood, BSL 07 Sep 1972 (CEC)
Christy, Myrtle, r Thomas (Ph 48 thru 50, 55)
Christy, T. K., 123 Boardman Av. (Ph 48 thru 50), 121 Boardman (Ph 55)
Christy, Mrs. Wm. T. (Lucy Halvestin)
Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans, La. 29 Jul 1951 (CEC)
Chunkaala - ? Is the Indian name for the Jordan River?
Inquiry by Mike Reynolds, 467-5572 8/31/1993
CHURCHES Baptist
Calvery Independent Baptist, 492 McLaurin, Waveland
Central Baptist, 1203 Hwy 90 Bay St. Louis Diamondhead
Baptist, Diamondhead Drive N., Diamondhead First Baptist, 141 Main St., Bay St. Louis
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - Having their centennial celebration in 1996, with roots traceable to 1846, the First Baptist Church officially was organized on April 9, 1896. The ensuing years after the organization, until after WWII, were a struggle marked by part-time services and part-time ministers serving a small but tenacious congregation. The original Church location was on the corner of Easterbrook and Toulme Streets on a lot purchased in 1895 for $75. This property was later sold to the city and used as a cemetery. The present Church site on Main Street, next to the old U. S. Post Office, was deeded to the Church in 1945 by Dr. T. B. Sellers, which was the same year the Church called their first full-time minister.
As Bay St. Louis prospered and grew after the War, so did the church. In 1947, the current sanctuary was purchased from the U. S. Army (a surplus chapel) for $1250. Disassembled at Camp Van Dorn, Ms, the chapel was reassembled, renovated, and additions made on the Main St. site. In 1959 a youth center was built behind the church (now used as the Church office), and in 1969 a new additdion to the Education Building was constructed. In 1973, Bay St. Louis residents heard the first radio broadcasts of the churchs worship services over WBSL.
The Church has endured the ravages of Hurricane Camille in 1969 and was rebuilt after a major fire severely damaged the sanctuary in 1977. After the fire, services were conducted at the facilities of Coast piscopal Church who graciously loaned their facilities when there were notd in use. The Church stands today in the center of old Bay St. Louis as a landmark of Christian brotherhood and fellowship serving the spiritual needs of the city.
First Baptist, 141 Main Street, Bay St. Louis
First Baptist Church at Kiln
First Baptist Church at Gainesville
First Baptist Church at Pearlington
First Baptist Mission at Logtown
First Southern Baptist, Pearlington
Little Zion Baptist Church at Waveland