Johns Morris News Today

Betty Jean Morris passed away peacefully in her bed on Monday, February 28, 2022. She was 92.

 Edward H. Mote buys the property at 1021 W. Main Street 1892: The Mote House is constructed for about $9,000 for Edward and his wife, Lucretia.  1908: The Motes move from the home and Bishop Henry Clay Morrison buys it as a retirement residence. Electricity is added to the house, along with several other changes while the Morrisons owned it: They removed gingerbread shingles. The columns in front were replaced, adding more support. 1918: The home is sold to John S. and May James Morris. ...