Carroll County Historical Newspapers
The Carroll County Times 1878
NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CARROLL COUNTY
TIMES", Carrollton, Carroll
County, Georgia for JANUARY 1878,
FEBRUARY 1878, MARCH 1878
NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JANUARY 4, 1878
LOCAL News
Married, on the 25th December 1877, by P.H. Chandler, N.P.,
John S. Field to Miss Jamina Creel, at the residence of the bride's grandfather,
all of Carroll county.
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Albert Dimmock leaves tomorrow morning for Decatur
where he goes for the purpose of going to school. We wish him a pleasant time.
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We saw a knife blade made by Mr. Lindsey Trussell the other day which showed
considerable skill in workmanship.
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We neglected to state at the proper
time that W.P. Cole and Dr. J.D. Cole had moved back to Carroll county from Arkansas.
They got back some time before
Christmas. They have enough of the West for the
present. We are glad to see them back in old Carroll which is about the best country
after all.
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To Editor of the Times
From James Barrow
Having reached
the 76th year of my age on Christmas day, I desire you to allow me a short space
in your excellent columns to tell the manner in which I celebrated it. Gathering
my children, all that I could get together around me, instead of reveling, drinking
liquor or dancing, I invited the Rev. E. Phillips, after partaking of a splendid
dinner, to lecture them on the proper manner in which to spend Christmas.
This he did from the 12th chapter, 19th verse of the Proverbs of Solomon: "The
lip of truth shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment."
Mr. P. told them well how to celebrate Christmas Day. Directing them to truth and
honesty, he said, that
they would find friends though they may not have a second
suit to their name. I would have been glad that all the young men of the country
had been there to hear, the servant of the Lord talking to the youth, telling them
the right way to celebrate the birth of Christ.
Then followed a few remarks from the writer in regard to it being his birthday
and his probable short stay on earth. He alluded to the fact that it may be the
last day that his beloved children on earth may meet to celebrate his birth day,
exhorting them to follow in his footpaths, that he may not be ashamed of his life.
He then proposed to extend the hand to Brother E. Phillips for prayer, that if the
old father should never be able to celebrate another birthday, that we may meet
on that beautiful shore where the truth is forever established and where joy, peace
and love abound forever more. Yours truly, James Barrow, Bowdon,
Jan. 2, 1878
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A PLEASANT OCCASION
Last Tuesday was the fifty-fourth
birthday of Mr. T. Spurlock and it was duly celebrated by a birthday dinner, given
at the residence of his son-in-law Mr. J.A. Rhudy. Some twenty-five or thirty
invited guests were present and the occasion was quite a pleasant one. The
dinner was one of the best we have seen in a long time and reflected great credit
upon the ladies who got it up. We hope Mr. Spurlock may live to celebrate,
in like manner of last Tuesday, many more birthdays.
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Mr. "Brit"
Reggins of Fayette county, having rented the dwelling and store of Mr. Joel Phillips,
is going in to the grocery business. Mr. Phillips goes to Cedartown where we learn
is going into business there. We wish him success.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of
Friday, JANUARY 11, 1878
LIBEL FOR DIVORCE
Georgia, Carroll County
Superior Court
October Term 1877
C.E. Hester vs. J.B. Hester
It appearing to the court by the return of the Sheriff, that defendant in the above
stated case does not reside in this county or in the State of Georgia; it
is therefore ordered by the court that the said defendant appear at the next term
of the court and answer the complaint of the plaintiff and the service of the petition
and process in this case be made by publication of this order once a month for four
months next, preceeding said term and that the case stand for trial at said term.
Hugh Buchanan, J.S.C.C.C.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JANUARY 18, 1878
LOCAL News
We learn that Uncle Jimmie Westbrook, while up at his place
in Haralson county last week, was pretty badly burned by falling into the fire.
He had been out attending to some business and doing some little work and went into
the house to warm shortly after getting into the house. He leant over to light his
pipe when a fainting spell or something of the kind came over him and he fell into
the fire, burning his face and body in several places. A lady who happened to be
in the room pulled him out. The burns are painful though not serious.
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Rambo Edmundson, well known in this community, as he lived here some time, has been
elected Marshall of Newnan.
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Mr. Asa G. Candler, brother of Mr. Wm. B.
Candler and S.C. Candler of Villa Rica, this county, was married in Atlanta last
Tuesday evening to Miss Lizzie Howard of that city. The newly wedded pair accompanied
by Rev. Warren Candler and lady were expected in Villa Rica last Wednesday evening
on a visit to their brothers.
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BOWDON News
Mr. James Saxon of Randolph
county, Alabama died last Sunday night after a long illness, with dropsy.
We have had a long acquaintance with him and family and deeply sympathize with the
family in their loss.
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Mr. J.S. Mitchell of the Eleventh district has sold
out his possessions to Mr. Jordan Wood and is now moving to a place on Indian Creek
that he brought of Mr. G.A. McDonald, lying a mile and a half from Bowdon.
Mr. Mitchell is one of the good farmers of Carroll and we are glad to have him on
our creek. He will not only be an accession to our neighborhood but to our
chuches and schools.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JANUARY 25, 1878
LOCAL News
Married on the evening of the 17th inst., at the residence
of the bride, by J.J. Gaston, Esq., Mr. Wilson Stallings to Mrs. Winnie
Ballard, all of Carroll county. The bridegroom was 76 and the bride 73 years
of age.
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Mr. Frank Wynn of Cedartown is lying at the point of death.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 1, 1878
>From "The
Newnan Herald"
The widow Holland, living on Mr. Samuel Arnold's plantation
between Newnan and Atlanta, had her house and everything in it, also her corn crib
with all the corn she had, entirely consumed by fire last Tuesday night, two weeks
last. The old lady herself came very near being burned to death, having fainted
when she discovered the fire. Not a thing was saved, not even their clothes.
She and her family should be provided for by our citizens as they are honest and
industrious people.
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LOCAL News
Frank Loftin, Esq., of Franklin,
Heard County, was married on the 20th inst. to Miss Mollie L. Davis, only daughter
of Mr. James B. Davis.
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Deputy United States Marshall Tim Murphy and party
were fired upon near East Point on the 27th inst. by illicit distillers and their
friends. A negro guide and two horses were wounded.
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GEORGIA, Carroll County
To all whom it may concern,
John F. Culpepper of said county, having
in proper form applied to me for letters of administration on the estate of Rachel
Land, late of said county, deceased; these are to cite all persons concerned to
appear at my office on or before the first Monday in March next and show cause,
if any they can, why administration on the estate of the said Rachel Land should
not be granted to the said John F. Culpepper. Witness the honorable D.B. Juhan,
Ordinary of said county, this 29th day of January 1878.
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Married, at the residence of the bride's father on the evening of the 24th January
by the Rev. W.W. Roop, Mr. F.M. Pope to Miss Mamie Pirkle, all of Carrollton.
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Married, at the residence of Thomas Duke in the Eleventh district of Carroll
County, Mr. Wm. W. Handley to Miss Nannie A. Hunter, on the evening of the
27th ultimo, J.H. Word, Esq., officiating.
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Married, on the 27th
January at the residence of the bride, Mrs. Nancy Embry's, by the Rev.
S.T. Sims, Mr. P.R. Gill to Miss Mary J. Morgan, all of Carroll county.
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Died, in Villa Rica, Georgia on the 14th January 1878, at the residence of
her son Mr. W.J. Doster, Mrs. Elizabeth Doster, in the fifty-sixth year of
her age. Mrs. D. joined the Baptist church when she was very young and lived
a devoted member until she was called from this earth to that beautiful shore beyond
the river. She had been in declining health for some months but she was perfectly
resigned to Him that doeth all things well. She was never known to murmur
at the cares and toils of this life, though she was left alone with a large family
of children. Her husband, her dearest earthly friend, died some years ago.
Mrs. Doster leaves a large family of relatives and a large circle of friends to
mourn her loss.
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Mrs. A.J. Daniel who has been dangerously ill for several
days, is better at this present writing, Wednesday.
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The steam mill of
Mr. Thomas Hanvey about seven miles below here, we learn, was destroyed by fire
last Saturday night. The loss was about $500. consisting of lumber, shingles, and
damage to machinery. He has commenced fixing it up and will soon be running
again.
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Mr. J.W. Reynolds , who lived near here, fell dead in a field close
by his house last Monday. The deceased was a highly respected citizen. He was about
sixty years old at the time o fhis death. We learn that his remains will be carried
to Augusta where he has relatives, for interment. We tender our condolence to the
bereaved family and friends of the deceased. (note from transcriber: See correction
in the initials of his name in subsequent news article about his death, showing
his name as James Madison Reynolds.)
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BILLOW News
A little child
of Mr. E.W. Sewell's of the Eleventh district was drowned last Saturday at about
12 o'clock, in a tub containing a small quantity of water. It appears that Mrs.
Sewell was making baskets out of willow twigs and had the tub of water in the house
for the purpose of wetting the twigs, and for some purpose she stepped out of the
house and was gone some ten minutes. When she returned she found the little child
in the tub, dead. Dr. Frank Thomason was summoned but too late to accomplish
anything. The child was buried at Laurel Hill Sunday evening.
BOWDON News
Another death among old people, which reminds me of the old
adage, "the young may die and the old must die." I would like to
know how many old people have died in Carroll county during the past year.
On Thursday night the 24th inst., Mr. Obediah White died from a short and severe
attack of pneumonia. The deceased was an old friend and neighbor, and a
son
of old Wm. White who died some time back. We deeply sympathy with the many relatives
and friends of the deceased.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 8, 1878
Dr. John F. Moreland, a well known citizen of LaGrange, died in that city on
the 30th ultimo. Dr. M. was no ordinary man. Of strong, vigorous and practical
intellect, he succeeded in all the relations of life. He was eminent as a citizen,
banker and physician.
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KILLING IN NEWNAN
We learn that on Saturday
the 2nd inst. at Newnan, a Mr. McDonald and John Patman got into an altercation
about a quarter of a dollar and the difficulty resulted in the death of Patman.
The circumstances of the above difficiulty as we learn are as follows: They
stepped into a grocery to take a drink of whiskey together and both threw down on
the counter a quarter of a dollar a piece, and the grocery keeper picked up McDonald's
quarter and handed out the drinks, and hen McDonald seized on Patman's quarter and
a scuffle ensued, in which Patman was rather too jolly for McDonald. This
scuffle took place in the grocery and after it was over, McDonald invited Patman
out of the grocery, and just as soon as he got outside, drew his pistol and commenced
firing. Two balls took affect, one of which entered his breast and resulted in his
immediate death.
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On the 17th ultimo, Mr. D.F. Pearce of Heard county
was married to Miss Susan D. Almon, and on the 20th at the residence of Rev.
Wm. Daniel, Mr. S.D. Almon
of Heard county was married to Miss Bannie
J. Roop of Carroll county.
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BOWDON News
On last Tuesday at 12 o'clock, departed this life,
the wife of Wm. Stephenson and daughter of J. Miles. She had been severely
afflicted for months. She bore her afflictions with patience and fortitude.
In the morning before her death she seemed to be sensible of her departure. She
called her husband and little boy and relatives to her bedside and told them she
was fully reconciled to go and for them to give her up freely, and to bury her where
they thought best. She took her leave requesting that her children should
be well cared for and she wanted them all to meet her on that happy shore, where
sin, sorrow and afflictions are no more.
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A FINE GUN
O.L. Reese
of this place has perhaps the finest double barrel shot gun in the county. It was
made years ago for Mr. Lazarus Summerlin, father of Hon. M.C. Summerlin of Heard
county, in London, and cost $125. The barrels are four feet long and of the
very finest material. It is mounted with pure silver and the name of Lazarus
Summerlin, in ornamental gold letters, is printed on the barrels. The locks
until lately were of the old style flint and steel but they were changed last week
by Mr. T.C. Barnes to percussion locks. Mr. B. made quite a neat job of it
and this old gun is now perhaps the most valuable one in this section of the state.
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Married, in Newnan, Ga. on the 24th inst. at the residence of Col. Jno.
B. Willcoxon by the Rev. Mr. Cleveland of Gainesville, Ga., Mr. Edwin Kingsberry
of Atlanta to Miss Emmie Cleveland of Newnan. The above we copy from the last
issue of the Newnan Herald. The bridegroom is a native of this county and
has a host of friends in this community who extend to him and his fair bride, their
best wishes as they start out on a journey of life together.
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During the
absence of the Editor of The Times last week, a short notice was made of the sudden
death of Col. Reynolds who resides near here, in which the initials of his given
name were printed wrong. Instead of J.W. as printed, his initials are J.M., standing
for James Madison. Col. R. was at the time of his death sixty eight years,
five months and fifteen days old. He moved to this county since the war from Burke
county, in this state, where previous to the war, he was in affluent circumstances,
being a large slave owner. Col. Reynolds was educated at the State University
having graduated in the same class, we believe, with Hon. Robert Toombs and Hon.
H.V. Johnson. He was a man
of great intregity and character and his word
could be taken as his bond by all who were well acquainted with him. He was
in the strictest sense of the word an honest man, whom the poet has called "the
noblest work of God." He was a man of great urbanity, he never forgot
that he was a gentleman. Peace to his ashes.
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BILLOW News
Mrs. Nixon, wife of Mr. A. Nixon of Billow, died of pneumonia last Sunday night
at 9 o'clock. We learn that she was perfectly willing to go, as all was well with
her. To the lonely husband and family we extend our hearty sympathies.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 15, 1878
BOWDON News
Cleburne county, Alabama is getting to be one of the most prolific counties
in the state. On last night one week ago, Mrs. Cunningham presented her husband
with three fine boys, all living and doing well. This is what I call multiplying
and replenishing the earth.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, FEBRUARY 22, 1878
OBITUARY OF HIRAM SHARP JR.
"Blessed are the dead which die in the
Lord from henceforth. Yea said the spirit, that they may rest from their labors
and their works do follow them."
Hiram Sharp Jr. was born in Morgan
county, Georgia on the __ day of April 1825, and died at his residence in Carroll
county on the 15th day of December 1877,
in the 52nd year of his age.
His parents moved to Carroll county in 1828 and the deceased had lived amongst us,
all but three years of his life. At the time of his death, he was living with
his third wife, having been married three times, and the first and second being
dead.
The writer has known the deceased for a number of years, and
was very intimate with him, being thrown in his company a great deal of the time.
That he was a true Christian was evinced by the interest which he manifested in
the cause of Christ. No trifling event could keep him away from the house of God.
His faith never failed him, because it was founded upon the Rock of Ages.
His hope was ever bright; his confident expectation of God's blessing sustained
him in every good word and work. He was ever ready to minister to the necessities
of the poor and was given to hospitality. He was a safe counselor to the young and
his advice was "remember thy creator in the days of thy youth."
He was every ready to comfort and console the distressed. He proved his faith
by his works. He was not a preacher, but the writer has often heard him with weeping
eyes, plead, beg and beseech sinners to believe in Christ.
As a citizen he
was all that can be expected in that one word, "good". In
the late war between the states, he responded to the call and went to fight the
battles of his country. He was a friend to the cause of education believing
it to be the duty of every man to educate his children to the extent of his ability.
He was an affectionate husband, and kind and indulgent father. But he
is dead. To the weeping family of the deceased we tender our sincere condolence;
but while they mourn, it is not as those who have no hope, and though his body sleeps
in the lonely "city of the dead", his spirit has been borne on angel wings
to the "bosom of his father and his God." There let his body rest
in peace, until the resurrection morn shall come and the last loud trump shall sound;
bidding those who are in their graves to come forth; they that they done good unto
the resurrection of life, then shall the prophecy of Job be fulfilled in him...
J.L.C.
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ARRESTED FOR ILLICIT DISTILLING
Deputy United States Marshall
L.W. Carter has been making things lively, among the illicit distillers since his
appointment. Although appointed only some two or three weeks ago, he has made
up to this time seven arrests and out of this number, five have been committed for
trial before the United States circuit court. The names of the parties from
this county who have been committed for trial are Thomas Hill, Cicero Smith, "Wild
Bill" alias W.L. Hall, J.T. Smith and B.H. Buchanan. The
first three are from the Ninth district, Smith from the Eleventh and Buchanan
from the Fourth.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 1, 1878
Mr.
Geo. F. Traylor of Lone Cane died on the 8th inst. He was a good citizen and was
highly esteemed by his neighbors. He had been in bad health a long time.
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Married, at the residence of the bride on the evening of the 14th inst. Mr.
J.P. Ha??__ to Mrs. Emma Norton. V.R. Davis Esq., said it.
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Married at the residence of the bride's father on the evening of the 21st ultimo,
by James M. Walker, Esq., Mr. W.E. Echols to Miss Martha E. Burks.
All of Carroll county.
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DEATH OF MRS. A.J. DANIEL
We regret
to announce the death of Mrs. A.J. Daniel, which took place at the residence of
her hsuband in this city, on last Monday at 2 a.m. She had been sick for some
time and her death was not unexepcted. She was buried on Monday evening. Mrs.
Daniel had been living a long time in this community and was held in high esteem.
She was perfectly resigned to death and expressed her willingness to go, if it was
the will of the great "I Am". We are told by those who were present
that her death was a triumphant one, that she died only as the Christian can die,
trusting and believing in the power of our Lord and Savior. She leaves behind
a huband and interesting family of children, to whom we extend our sympathies in
their great bereavement.
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Mrs. Frances J. Reid, wife of Mr. I.A. Reid,
and mother of Mrs. O.L. Reese of this place, died in Atlanta on Tuesday the 19th
inst. She was buried in LaGrange where she formerly lived.
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There
are six boarders at Sheriff Hewitt's brick hotel: Wild Bill, alias W.L. Hall;
Tom Smith, George Driver, Lucius Harris, Henry McCain, Osborne Fisher,
the three latter, colored. The first three are United States prisoners charged
with violation of the Revenue Laws. McCain is in for assault with intent to
murder, Fisher for assault and battery and Harris for assault.
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BILLOW
News
Mr. W.M. Crumbley is very sick with catarrh fever at his homne near
Shiloh. Hope he may soon recover. Dr. Gaulding of your city is waiting on
him.
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OBITUARY OF MRS. ELIZA M. NIXON
Mrs. Eliza M. Nixon, daughter
of Alford and Lucinda McSwain, was born February 28th, 1824 and was married to A.
Nixon, December 24th, 1846. She died at her
home in Carroll County, Georgia,
February 3rd, 1878.
For a number of years, she was a consistent member of the
Missionary Baptist church, evincing in her daily walk and upright deportment, the
characteristics of an exemplary christian.
She was sick but a short
time, though however, her sufferings were great, but were borne with christian resignation
and patience. A short time before she died and while the family and friends
were standing round weeping, her grief stricken husband asked her if she was suffering,
and with a countenance beaming with the scintillations of light from the throne
of Heaven, and her soul filled with rapture, she answered, "No, no, I
am in no pain, I am happy, this is everlasting salvation, this is eternal
life, and what are these light
afflictions, which are but for a moment, and
worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory." Then
calling all around her, she gave her dying charge, requesting them all to meet her
in Heaven. Finally, when too weak to speak audibly, a lady friend held her
ear down to catch her last words and she was repeating these lines of the poem:
"The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose,
I will not, I will not
desert to his foes;
That soul, through all hell should endeavor to shake,
I'll never, no never, no, never forsake."
God grant that surviving
family and friends may emulate her example and meet her in Heaven. Amen.
F.A.R.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 8, 1878
LOCAL News
Mrs.
Sallie C. Baskin, wife of John W. Baskin of the Sixth district, died on the 20th
ultimo, at the residence of her father, the Rev. L.T.G. Powell. She had been
sick for some time and her death was not unexpected. She was patient, calm and resigned,
so we are informed, during her long and protracted illness and she met death in
triumph, her last words being words of warning to her relatives and friends, and
a request to meet her in Heaven. We tender our sympathy to the bereaved.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MARCH 15, 1878
LOCAL News
Mr. Enoch Carter,
of Carter's Store, Randolph county, Alabama, has been in Carrollton the past week
or two, selling guano. He is interested with Gaines & Brown. Mr. C. is
one of the most prominent and influential citizens of east Alabama.
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Married, at the residence of the bride's father on the evening of the
3rd inst. by Hiram Spence, Esq., Miss Francis S. Cole and James L. Parish.
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WHITESBURG News
Mr. T.F. Cowan and family, who for several years resided
in our little village, have removed to Rockmart in Polk county where Mr. C. is profitably
engaged in the saw mill business of which he is so completely master. The
good people of Rockmart may safely suppose that our loss is their gain. They
have left many friends to regret their departure. We trust they may meet with many
others by whom they may be as duly appreciated.---
Mr. W.H. Boyce of Griffin
is on a visit to his mother in this place.
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MT. CARMEL News
Mt. Carmel
church is situated in the Sixth district of Carroll county near the Paulding and
Haralson lines, two miles south of Draketown.
Married at the residence of
the bride's father on the 28th of February by Z.B. Little, Esq., Mr. John
Y. Carrell to Miss Mattie Walker, all of Paulding county.----
Uncle Warren Chance
came very near getting his leg broke recently while hauling pine. He is getting
better now.
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The Carroll County Times 1878
NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CARROLL
COUNTY TIMES", Carrollton, Carroll
County, Georgia for APRIL 1878,
MAY 1878, JUNE 1878
NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, APRIL 5, 1878
>From "The Franklin News" we copy the following from its report
of the proceedings of Heard Superior Court. The case taken up was the State vs.
Rob't M. Huckaba, J.L. Huckaba and J.K. Adamson, voluntary manslaughter, charged
with the killing of John W. Craven on the 23rd of Dec. 1876. R.M. Huckeba
was first put on trial. The defendant plead "not guilty", relying
on Justification, that if he did stab the decedant, he did it when the life of his
brother J.L. Huckeba was in eminent danger at the hand of the deceased. The
jury found the defendant R.M. Huckeba "not guilty". Sol. Gen. Harris
and C.W. Mabry for the state; Cox and Merrill and F.S. Loftin for the
defendant. The
Sol. Gen. consented that the other two defendants take
a verdict of not guilty.
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LOCAL News
Married, on the evening of
the 21st ultimo, at the residence of the bride by the Rev. Wm. Dimmock, Captain
Nick Fain to Miss Annie M. Kingsbery.
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Capt. Fain and his bride took a
bridal tour to Tennessee after marriage, returning the latter part of last week.
Again they left Monday morning for Tennessee, where, they will permanently reside.
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We are requested to state that the funeral of Mrs. S.C. Baskin will be preached
at Concord church, Sixth district, on the first Sunday in May by the Rev. James
Baskin, assisted by the Rev. W.D. Weems, pastor in charge.
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WHITESBURG
News
Mrs. Henry and Mrs. Gilbert, two old ladies, have been quite sick for
some time past.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, APRIL 12, 1878
LOCAL
News
Mr. George and Albert Sharp got back from Arkansas last Tuesday evening.
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SUPERIOR COURT
Cases disposed of last week:
Jane Smith, widow
of S.E. Smith, deceased, vs. N. Shelnutt, administrator; petition for dower.
Commissioners appointed.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, APRIL 19, 1878
MIDNIGHT MURDER
From "The Atlanta Constitution"
About 11
o'clock Saturday night, Mr. Nathan Eason, who resides about one mile from Red Oak
station in Campbell county, was aroused from his bed by hearing a loud knocking
at his door, accompanied by persons calling for him. He arose and answered
the call by going to the door and opening it. As he was frequently called
up late at night by friends in the settlement, he anticipated nothing at being aroused
at this time of night. After opening the door he stepped into the entrance
and looked into the dark to see who had called him. Simutaneously as he stepped
in front of the open doorway a volley was fired and many shots pierced his body
in the vicinity of his stomach. His family being aroused at the discharge of fire
arms hastened to the door, when they found laying on the floor covered with blood,
the head of the once happy family. Although lite was very nearly extinct a
message was promptly dispatched for Dr. C.S. Claridy, who arrived a few moments
after. The physician upon his arrival cast gloom over the family by stating
that Mr. Eason was beyond all hope. Five minutes after, he breathed his last.
Upon examination it was found that eleven bullets had entered the abdomen while
several had pierced his body in other localities. It is not definitely known
who the perpetrators of the outrageous crime are; but it is supposed they were the
same who fired upon Captain T.C. Murphy, Deputy United States Marshall, some months
ago. It seems that Mr. Eason had been before the grand jury in the United States
court last week and had testified as to the parties who shot at Murphy and his party.
These violators of the law, thinking that Mr. Eason had established their guilt,
killed him to protect themselves from being implicated in the crime through his
testimony. The outrageous matter will be investigated at an early day and
it is to be hoped that the prepetrators of the cowardly outrage will be arrested
and punished to the utmost extent of the state laws.
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LOCAL News
From the Newnan Herald of the 16th inst. we learn that Mrs. Mattie Byers of
the lower part of Carroll county died not long since. She had been married about
one month. She was the daughter of Jourdan Holland.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of
Friday, APRIL 26, 1878
We learn from the last copy of the Newnan Herald
that Col. Peter F. Smith of Newnan was married to Miss Nannie R. Hobbs of Owensboro,
Kentucky last week.
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The Franklin News reports the death of Harlan
Fuller of that place.
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MURDER IN HARALSON; Shot Down on the Highway;
No Clue to the Perpetrators
On the 19th inst., Elijah A. Lambert, after
leaving Mr. W.H. Galamore's where he had staid over the night, was shot from the
road side by some unknown parties, from which he died before any person reached
him. The place selected was quite a favorable one for such an act, being at
a branch on the road leading from Draketown to Buchanan and about half a mile from
Corinth church. Two or more parties had evidently remained in ambush for several
hours awaiting their man, as a quantity of tobacco had been chewed while lying in
their covert. Seven balls took effect, some buckshot and some cartridge balls.
Lambert was about 27 or 28 years old, about 5 feet 11 inches high, black hair,
beard and eyes, hair inclinded to curl, supposed to have had two wives, one
in Pickens county and one in Heard county.
That there is a system of land
thieving going on, the number of bogus claims to land attest, and that E.A. Lambert
was a leader in that business, papers and tricks found on his person fully prove,
one paper contained a list of the justices of the peace, who acted in the several
counties of this state at and during the different years that lands were granted
from 1830 up to a few years back, with pen, ink, paper, etc. so that a deed could
be drawn at anytime and to any lot of land not settled on.
Whether Lambert
was killed by some of his own clan or by good meaning people, whom he had injured,
the testimony does not clearly show, but one fact is certain, the good people of
Haralson are not responsible, as most of them were as much surprised to know that
such a man lived, as they were shocked to know that a murder had been committed
in their border. The following is a synopsis of the testimony before the Coroner's
Jury. By request of the jury, Mr. G.F. Gentry examined the witnesses and Mr.
J.P. Hamil acted as stenographer:
First witness, G. Kirklin, was plowing
near when the shooting occurred, heard shooting and hollering and started with second
witness to the hollering, saw the deceased lying by the road, bloody and in much
misery, called for help, witness was frightened and ran off, heard five shots and
one cap, shooting occured at branch, about half mile N.E. Corinth church on Draketown
and Buchanan road. Second witness corroborates first witness.
Third
witness, W.S. Mosley, in companyw ith W.H. Galamore, Frank Summerville, Charles
Davis, Hiram Carter and Mr. Miller went to where shooting occurred;
found deceased
lying in road; saw where three men had been concealed near the road, bushes were
cut down from covert to road, to give parties a clear shot; had seen deceased two
or three times in life; saw no weapons of any kind on or about deceased.
Fourth witness, W.H. Galamore, was acquainted with deceased from his youth; had
staid the night before at witness's house, and witness parted with deceased at fork
of road about half mile from where shooting occurred and went on in company with
wife and daughter to see Mr. Mosley. Heard the firing and hollering, started
to go, wife caught him and said must not go, they will shoot you; went on
to Mr. Mosely's in company with parties name; went to where shooting occurred; thence
to where deceased was lying dead, about half mile from where he was shot; said deceased
had staid in Polk county the night before at J. Jenkins and was on his way home
to Heard county, Georgia.
A few days ago he had received a note from
Mr. James Young of Polk county, wanting to see witness; witness went to see Mr.
Young. Young asked witness if he (witness) was acquainted with one E.A. Lambert;
witness said he was; Young said that about 12 months ago he had lost by theft a
fine mare and that he found said mare in the possession of one Thunderbert in Meriwether
county and Thunderbert got the said mare from E.A. Lambert. Young wanted
Lambert to assist him to seize the said Lambert, which witness had agreed to do
for a certain consideration. Witness was to find out exact time Lambert would
be at witnesses house. Told Mr. Young that Lambert would probably be at witness's
house on Thursday night, the 18th. Witness had asked Lambert if he had not
(naming him) sold a mare to one Thunderbert of Meriwether county; deceased said
he did; witness asked Lambert where he got said mare; Lambert said from a
man in Polk county and referred to Mr. Young. Witness supposed he had reference
to Mr. James Young.
Witness had known deceased from boyhood;
he was a quarter Indian; supposed him to be about 27 years old. About one mile from
witness's house to branch where
shooting occurred. Was no person at witness's
house that morning, Friday, except witness, family and Mr. Chisolm who works with
witness. Witness left home in company with wife, daughter, little son and
deceased after breakfast, about 8 o'clock, and was about half hour from that time
till heard firing of guns. Signed, W.H. Galamore.
Fifth witness,
B.F. Summerville. Saw places near road where three men had been concealed
and three tracks in toad, one track, a fine boot or shoe, about 12 inches long,
one 10 inches and one 10 2/4, supposed to be deceased; corroborates preceding witness.
By Drs. Biggers and Phillips of Draketown; two balls were found, one cartridge
ball, entering left side, passing through right and left lobe liver; the other,
a small buckshot, found in right arm.
The jury gave a verdict to the effect
that E.A. Lambert came to his death by gun and pistol shot wounds, in the hands
of parties unknown to them.
The dead body was, by the citizens, decently
interred at Piney Woods church. HIs effects, notes, land deeds, day books,
pocket knife, etc., face value of which amounts to one or two hundred dollars, was
carefully itemized and turned over to Mr. Alford Galamore, county coroner.
It is supposed that the deceased had two wives; one in Pickens and one in Heard
county, with two children by the one and four by the other. But it that all
be true and the man was a bad character, it did not justify the dark deliberate
murder, and it is hoped that the tracks of the parties will be uncovered and the
guilty parties brought to justice, and it ever done, it will show one of the darkest
murders of the times. April 20, 1878.
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BILLOW News
Mr. S.M.
Craven has the best wheat crop we have seen this year. He has thirty acres sown.
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BOWDON News
Mrs. Tarvin departed this life Sunday morning, 9 o'clock.
Her death was a happy and peaceable one. She was an old lady and had been a member
of the M.E.
church about fourteen years.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday,
MAY 3, 1878
Col. Robert Young, one of the best citizens of Troup county,
died in LaGrange on the 20th inst.
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Mrs. Beall, wife of Wm. Beall of this
place, was adjudged a lunatic the past week and sent to the Asylum last Wednesday
morning. This is a sad affair and the sympathies of the community are extended to
the husband and father, as well as the mother.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of MAY
10, 1878
THE HARALSON MURDER
We neglected to state last week that
those parties had been arrested, charged with the murder of Lambert in Haralson
county. These parties were Horatio and Claude Chisolm and W.H. Gallimore.
The commital trial of these parties closed last week in Buchanan where it was held.
The result of the trial was that the court committed the parties charged with the
killing for trial at the next term of the Superior Court of Haralson county.
The prisoners were carried to Cedartown jail where they are now. In the committal
trial, the state was represented by Messrs. Ivy Thompson, Walter Brock and Murdock
McBride; the defense by Messrs. King and Head. The trial was held before
Justice Isaac Weatherby, A.J. Farmer and A.D. McKeachen.
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TO BE HUNG
PICKENS County Murderess Tried and Found Guilty
The trial of Catherine Southern,
charged with the murder of Narcissus Cowart, alias Narcissus Fowler, began at Jasper
in Pickens Superior Court on Wednesday the 24th day of April and continued till
10 o'clock Friday night 26th, when the jury went out to make up a verdict.
They returned a verdict of guilty on Saturday night the 27th. The court sentenced
her to be hanged on the 26th day of June next. Counsel for defendant moved
for a new trial which motion will be heard at Gilmer Court the 2nd Monday in May.
The state was represented by the Solicitor General Thomas F. Greer, Col.
Allen of Elijay and Fred Darnell, Esq. of Atlanta. Counsel for defendant,
Col. Carey W. Styles of Canton, Col. R.P. Lester of Cumming, Wm. Day and Sm.
Sunmote Esq. of Jasper. All made speeches.
The defendant remained apparently
composed and unconcerned during the trial but showed some signs of emotion during
the sentence by Judge Lester. The Marietta
Journal
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LOCAL News
Married near Bowdon on Sunday evening the 6th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Little of Bowdon,
Mr. Thomas Owens to Miss Alice Presscost of Wedowee, Ala. Mr. David
Bennett
and Miss Jimmie Bowen were their attendants.
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The Rev. J.C. Bridges of
the east Texas conference, who is a brother of Mrs. D.W. Simms, spent last Sunday
with her and preached at the Methodist church on
Sunday night. He was on his
way to the General Conference which met in Atlanta the 1st of this month.
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Mr. C.B. Simonton has secured the agency for the White sewing machine for this county.
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Mr. Pirkle and Frank Pope are making things lively down at their brick yard.
They will soon have a kiln of 120,000 brick ready to burn.
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Mr. Tobias
Woodward of Kansas district lost a little boy last Thursday from pneumonia and brain
fever. He only lived six or seven days after he was taken with a chill.
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IN MEMORY OF MRS. DANIEL
Mrs. Louisa Ellen Daniel, daughter of the late Josiah
and Mrs. Elizabeth Wise of Coweta county, Georgia, was born on the 4th day of August
1836. Married to Andrew J. Daniel on the 10th day of February 1853 and died
to live again, on the morning of February 25th 1878 at her home in Carrollton, Georgia.
Mrs. Daniel possessed a vigor of intellect and force of character, which under
proper culture, would have fitted her, in no ordinary degree, for the higher walks
of life. Impelled by her great will and untiring energy, whatesoever her hands
found to do, in the varied relations of her position, she did with her might. Her
kindness of heart and unceasing devotion to the comfort and happiness of her household,
enshrine her memory in their affections and made of her, while in life, all that
wife and mother should be. The business of her husband (hotel and house keeping)
brought her in contact with almost all classes of men, before whom, she ever demeaned
herself with dignity and grace and won the esteem of all.
During the dark
days of the late war, while the army of Tennessee, after the bloody field of Shiloh,
paused bleeding and stricken upon the plains of Corinth, she braved the then perils
of travel between her home in Bowdon, Georgia and the gloomy camps of the soldiery
in Mississippi, and as an angel of mercy, stood by the languishing couch of her
stricken husband, and through her timely ministrations, his life was preserved and
he was restored to health and home.
Mrs. Daniel was a christian, a purer
purpose has seldom actuated a kinder, better heart; this she gave back to the Great
Giver, first in the M.P., and then in the M.E. church, South, of which she lived
for years, a worthy and useful member, and in the bosom of which she died, as only
the good can die. She had been in failing health some two years, during which
time she had suffered much, often intensely, but always exhibiting the fortitude
and meekness of one under the chastening rod of Him, who is too wise to err, and
too good to be unkind.
Admonished by the character of her sickness that
death was near, and that she might be called away suddenly, she set her house in
order, and stood waiting for the summons, often expressing as her only regret, separation
from her family, at a time when her five children, four of whom are daughters, so
much needed her presence and counsels. And so when the Master at last beckoned
and she neared the final struggle, the last of earth, having given definite
instructions as to everything relating to her burial, assigning to each a
special duty, and leaving with her family her last benediction, with the utmost
composure, called for the singing of the hymn commencing "Oh, sing to me of
heaven when I am called to die", and calling upon her physician, a godly man,
to unite once more with her in prayer, she fell asleep, and now her friends think
of her awakened to immortaility b the song they sing in the purer, better land. "Blessed
are the dead that die in the Lord." J.M.G.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 24, 1878
Col. Wiley P. Burkes, one of the
oldest citizens of LaGrange, died last week.
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BILLOW News
Mr. Allen
Cook, father of Capt. Billie Cook, the saw mill man, visited us the latter part
of last week. His home is near Atlanta.
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LOCAL News
Mrs. P.G. Garrison
of Athens, Alabama, who is on a visit to her mother Mrs. Curtis at this place, we
regret to learn, has the measles.
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The funeral of Mrs. Martha M. Buyers
will be preached at Mt. Zion church the first sunday in June. Said church is in
Douglas county, about one mile from Holland's Mills P.O. The latter is in
Carroll.
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A correspondent from Sulphur Springs, Meriwether county, to the
LaGrange Reporter, sends the following item to that newspaper: " Mr.
Fincher of Carroll was married to Miss Ilie Gillespie on the 2nd inst. Miss Ilie
was one of our most popular and charming young ladies. We hope their union will
be linked
sweetness long drawn out.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY
31, 1878
KATE SOUTHERN
Gov. Colquitt has commuted the sentence of Kate Southern to ten years in the
penitentiary, and we believe his actions in the matter gives pretty general satisfaction,
though there were a great many people who wished her pardoned.
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From the Newnan Herald we learn that Prof. H.F. Smith died very suddenly in that
city last Saturday evening at 10 o'clock.
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Miss Crooks Wilcoxon, youngest
daughter of Col. J.B. Wilcoxon of Newnan, died at her sister's Mrs. Pope Jones on
last Monday at 10 o'clock.
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A picnic in the woods for the unfortunates
in the Insane Asylum at Milledgeville came off on Wednesday last week.
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Perhaps the oldest living settler in Carroll county is Squire Beck of the Eleventh
district, who was in town a few days ago. He came to this country fifty-two years
ago in December 1826 and still lives on the same place he then settled. He
was a member of the first jury empaneled in this county. Court was held at Old Carrollton
at that time and lasted all day. Three cases were tried, only two lawyers
being present, Squire Fambrough and Rogers. Walter T. Colquitt, father of
the present Governor, was the presiding Judge. He held court sitting on a
pine log.
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The wife of W.S. Bonner of this county died one day last week.
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Mrs. Carson, wife of J.W. Carson of Sand Hill, died last Saturday morning.
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ASLEEP IN JESUS
No community was ever more deeply saddened than was
ours on the death of one of our best and most promising young women, Martha
M. Buyers, wife of C.P.
Buyers, daughter of Jordan S. and Jerusha Holland and
granddaughter of Elbert Fowler. She departed this life April 8th of the present
year, having attained
the age of seventeen years, six months and twenty-two
days.
She was married at the residence of her father Sunday morning, March
the third, 1878 after which the bridal party attended preaching in the vicinity
and returned to Mr. Holland's for dinner in the afternoon. The tender loving daughter,
and hopeful young bride, kissed father, mother, brothers and sisters a warm impressive
goodbye and went joyfully, to receive the happy greetings of friends in- waiting
for her at her new home, where she seemed almost to realize, there was in store
for her great happiness.
But alas! Only a few days had elapsed when
sore afflictions came; her healthful body fell victim to a malady which proved so
fatal as to place her case beyind the reach of medical skill. On the eighth day
after her marriage she was carried to the home of her father for treatment.
Here she received the constant and most careful attention of her faithful physicians
and every comfort of her attentive husband and family which love can secure to the
sick. She survived her marriage only five weeks and one day. To us it appeared
that no lady was ever led to the altar with a brighter prospect for life, health
and happiness than she, being a stranger to disease, in the very bloom of youth
and
having given her heart to whom she most loved.
Notwithstanding her
stay on earth was short, yet such was her conduct and example in life as to merit
the very higest esteem of all who knew her. The influence she exerted for good will
long be remembered. She was a dutiful daughter, ever glad to receive the advice
and to heed the instructions of her parents, a precious sister, indeed she was the
idol of the family, an entirely devoted companion and a model for her associates.
Too pure for earth, God took her to Himself. "The Lord giveth and the
Lord taketh away; blessed be the name of the Lord."
She said to her
weeping husband and family " Weep not for me, when my sufferings here are ended,
I shall then be forever at rest. I see Jesus in his loveliness and here are three
angels come for me. I go with them. Oh, husband, father , mother, brothers and sisters,
do meet me in Heaven. Farewell."
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Monday, JUNE
7, 1878
Ed McDonald, incarcerated in the Newnan Jail, charged with
murder, was baptized on last Sunday and formally received into the M.E. church by
the Rev. W.F. Glenn.
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LIBEL FOR DIVORCE
Georgia, Carroll County Superior
Court
April Term 1878
S.N. Posey vs. E.C. Posey
It appearing to
the Court by the return of the Sheriff that the defendant does not reside in this
county and it further appearing that she does not reside in this state. It
is therefore ordered that the defendant appear at the next term of this court and
answer the complaint of the plaintiff and that service of petition and process in
this case be made by publication of this order once a month for four months next
preceding said term of court, else said case be in default. Hugh Buchanan,
J.S.C.C.
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LIBEL FOR DIVORCE
Georgia, Carroll County Superior Court
April Term 1878
Carrie C. Gibbs vs. Wm. G. Gibbs
It appearing
to the Court by the return of the Sheriff that the defendant does not reside in
this county and it further appearing that he does not reside in this state, it is
therefore ordered by the court that said defendant appear at the next term of this
court and answer the complaint of the plaintiff and that service of the petition
and process in this case be made by publication of this order once a month for four
months next preceding the next term of this court and that said case stand for trial
at said term. This April 4, 1878. Hugh Buchanan, J.S.C.C.
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LOCAL News
Married at the residence of the bride's father Mr. James A. Bass,
on Sunday the 2nd inst., at 8 o'clock by the Rev. Wm. Dimmick, Mr. James
J. Juhan to Miss Lula Bass. Immediately after the ceremony the groom and bride
attended services at the M.E. church, when at the close, they received the congratulations
of their friends. To the newly wedded pair, we extend our best wishes for their
future welfare and happiness.
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From COUNTY LINE LODGE No. 159, F.A.M.
May 22, 1878
Through an Allwise Providence, we are called upon to record
the death of our beloved brother John W. Richards, who departed this life on the
24th day of
March 1878, aged 53 years, 2 months and 14 days. We feel that
in his death the Lodge has lost one of its most submissive and peaceable members,
the community
a valuable citizen, his family a kind, affectionate husband and
father. We greatly sympathize witht he widow and orphans in their sad bereavement.
Resolved, that in token of our regard for brother John W. Richards, we wear the
usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, that this tribute of
respect be published in The Carroll County Times and that a copy be presented to
his bereaved family.
Rev. W.L. Davenport
J.A. Wilson
H.M. Head
M.D.
Watkins, Committee
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LOCAL News
One of the twin children of
Mr. Wm. Beall of this place died last Tuesday and was buried last Wednesday.---
NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JUNE 14, 1878
BILLOW News
A gloom has
been case over our community by the death of our venerable neighbor and friend,
Uncle Johnnie Arnold, whose illness we mentioned previously. He
died about 5
o'clock a.m. last Monday. His funeral was preached by Rev. David Stripling at 10
a.m. on Tuesday at the old camp ground before the interment of the body. Uncle Johnnie
was a highly respected citizen, a good neighbor and no doubt a genuine, good man
in every sense. He was quiet and unobtrusive in his way, made but little noise in
the world, but possessed a noble, honest heart. The writer of this has known
him for years and he has always found him the same sober, honest, straight-forward
man. Never knew or heard of his doing anything wrong, but always found him
industriously employed about his own business. He leaves many relatives and
a host of friends to weep, but is our prayer that we may all meet in that land where
all tears are wiped from our eyes. Selah.
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LOCAL News
Mr. Abraham S. Harris, an old citizen of Troup county died at his residence
in LaGrange last week. He had been a native of Troup county since 1831 or 1832.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JUNE 21, 1878
LOCAL News
Married,
on the 12th of June at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. George M.L.
Spence of Kansas district to Miss Emma L. Rowe of the Sixth district, the ceremony
being performed by P.H. Chandler, N.P.
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IN MEMORY OF OLIVER BARRON by
Mount Zion Baptist Church of Christ
While we as a church and people are yet
spared to live, we would not forget to notice the death of our much esteemed brother
Oliver Barron, who died at home,
Feb. 5th 1878. His suffering was long
and great, yet he bore it patiently and without a murmur. He has lived a life
that should be an example to all that are left behind to mourn his loss. And when
death made its appearance to him, he seemed not to fear it and was heard in deep
supplication and prayer to God in the last hour of his life and was perfectly resigned
to his Master's will which leaves the brightest evidence to us that he now dwells
in Heaven where God has prepared for all his people.
Now while the family
has lost one of its most affectionate sons and brothers, the church one of its brightest
jewels and the community one of its most gentle and promising young men, be
it resolved;
That we the Mt. Zion Bapatist church of Christ, tender our heartfelt
sympathy to the bereaved family hoping their loss is his eternal gain.
Tis true that Oliver is gone Home,
And dwells with angels round the
throne;
There to enjoy that Heavenly land,
And join in praises to the Lamb.
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LOCAL News
Mrs. A.G. Fambrough who lives near The Rock, Upson
County, spent several days in town the first of the week on a visit to her daughter
Mrs. G.A. Gardner. The husband of Mrs. F. was one of the early settlers of
this county and was its representative in the legislature when the county site was
changed to this place. He moved away soon afterwards and now lives in Upson county.
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MT. CARMEL News
Mrs. Laine, wife of John Laine, died at her home in
Paulding county last week. Mrs. Laine was a noble christian. She shouted the
praise of God with her dying breath. Disease, consumption.
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Mrs.
Fanny Cruze, wife of Mr. Zach Cruze, died of consumption in Paulding county recently.
She was a lovely young lady, as all will testify who knew her.
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SIMSVILLE
News
One by one they continue to go. Only a few days ago we were grieved
at the loss of our old friend Eley Cochran, and now on last Tuesday, we are called
to mourn the death of Mr. Jas. Dobbs. For some time Mr. Dobbs had been afflicted
with a chronic disease which has kept him very feeble for over a year.
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OBITUARY OF MRS. ELIZA W. CARSON
Mrs. Eliza W. Carson, wife of James W. Carson
and eldest daughter of Jackson and Sarah Neely, was born in Chester district, S.C.
Aug. 3rd, 1813 and died at
her residence near Sand Hill, Carroll county, Georgia
May 25th 1878.
At an early age she gave her heart to the Lord and
her hand to the Methodist church in the fellowship of which she lived a bright light
till death had done its work. She was strongly attached to that denomination,
though an earnest friend of all religious sects. She was a woman of marked
character, firm and unswerving in the discharge of duty. She attended strictly public
worship, not only to her own church but others, seeming to enjoy t e worship of
God in any santuary. Bro. Carson being a member of the Baptist church, she
was a regular to attend his meetings as he was himself. There was that unity of
love and goodness existing in these that should characterize all Christians.
Aunt Liza, as she was familarly known, was sick only a few days. During that
time many visited her. She constantly expressed her willingness to depart and be
with Jesus.
This excellent woman in the severity of her sufferings trusted
in God who impressed His image and sealed it for the courts above. She died as she
had lived, in the triumphs of christian faith.
She leaves many relatives
and friends to mourn her departure. To her two grandsons that she almost idolized,
and that have neither father nor mother to care for them, remember your grandmother
is gone, her admonitions and prayers have ceased for you on this earth. But
remember, oh, remember her last words, her dying words, that she trusted in Jesus, "meet
me in heaven." Let these sentiments sink deep into your young hearts.
To her aged and afflicted companion, be of good cheer. It won't be long till
your toils will end and then you will have the happy privilege of striking hands
on the other shore with the one you most love.
May God in his tenderness
take the bereaved husband, children and grandchildren beneath his special care and
guidance. Wesleyan Christian Advocate and Newnan Herald, please
copy.
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BOWDON News
An old lady departed this life on last Saturday
night by the name of Miss McElreath. She was the widow Smith's aunt and had been
living with her ever since she has been keeping house. She has been a member
of the P.M. church for many years. She left the church militant to join the
church triumphant. She was said to be over one hundred years old. Never was
married. She suffered greatly before she died. She longed to see her change come
and often prayed for it. Just before she died she called over the name of
her departed relations as though she saw them or anticipated soon to be with them.
Through she was a hundred years old when she left these shores, she is gone where
she will ever be in the bloom of youth.----
We learn that there was a difficulty
in Bowdon last Monday evening, which came very near resulting seriously. It seems
that there was an old charge of some kind against John Stogner Jr. and upon his
coming into town last Monday evening, the Marshall attempted to arrest him. Stogner
drew his pistol and presented it at the marshall. The marshall then summoned all
present to help take Stogner and the crowd gathered him and undertook to take his
pistol from him. In the scuffle the pistol went off, the ball passing through the
under part of Thomas Smith's thumb and through John Shelnutt's hat, grazing his
head.
Those are the facts as they come to us.
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LOCAL News
Married, at the residence of the bride's father by the Rev. J.M.D. Stallings,
on the 10th inst., Mr. C.C. Stamps to Miss S.C.B. Burnam. All of this
county.
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Mr. McBride of Haralson county, father of Murdock McBride, is
dead.
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Mrs. Mary E. Cantrell, wife of A.O. Cantrell of Fairburn died at Americus
April 12th 1878.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JUNE 28, 1878
CUTTING
AT TALLAPOOSA
A cutting scrape, we learn, occurred at Tallapoosa, Haralson
county, one day last week which may result seriously to one of the parties engaged.
It seems that an old feud existed betwen King McBride and a Mr. Stidham. The latter
being in Tallapoosa, the old matter was brought up from warm words; the parties
soon got to fighting in which knives were used pretty freely. McBride received
three cuts and Stidham some five or six before they were separated. Some of
the wounds of Stidham are considered quite serious and it is thought may result
in death.
McBride was in our town last Monday in attendance upon the U.S.
commissioner's court as a witness when deputy sheriff Hunt arrived here for the
purpose of arresting him, owing to the serious condition of Stidham. We heave
heard that Stidham says that he did not cut McBride as he had no knife. That McBride
was cut, and that pretty badly, there can be no doubt, as he showed the wounds to
several parties while here.
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Carroll Co. Times, 1878
NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE LAMBERT MURDER
We understand
that Gallamore who was bound over in the Lambert murder case in Haralson county
has recently made a confession, in which he has implicated two
other parties
besides the three bound over. The names of those parties are James Rowe and J.W.
Nunn, and both were arrested last week, the former in Rome
and the latter in
Polk county. Rowe, we believe, lives in Haralson county and Nunn in Polk.
Nunn, since his arrest, has also made a confession, which comfirms Gallamore.
According to the confession, one of the Chisolm's and Rowe did the shooting.
When they first shot Lambert they did not kill him and Chisolm ran after him for
the purpose of cutting his throat, but as Lambert was out running him, he shot him
again. Rowe and Nunn were carried to Buchanan last week to stand their committal
trial. The Chisolms who were confined in the jail at Cedartown have recently
been removed to Atlanta as rumors were afloat of a conspiracy to burn up the town
in order to secure their rescue.
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Mr. Cyrus B. York of Cobb county is
dead.---
Dr. I.H. Roberson of Heard county who has been in the Lunatic Asylum
several months, returned home last week much improved physically and mentally.
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OBITUARY OF NANCY N. COLMAN
Another of our number has gone to her
rest. Sister Nancy N. Colman fied very suddenly at the residence of her father's,
E.C. Earnest, in Carroll County, Ga., March the 29th 1878. She would have
been 58 years old the first day of April. Sister Colman professed religion
and joined the Methodist church very young and has ever been faithful to her trust
in God. At twelve years old she was taken with white swelling which made her a cripple
for life. She was left a widow many years ago with two little children. She has
known nothing but trouble and affliction in life but in all of this she has never
been known to murmur or complain. She was loved by all who knew her and envied by
none. She leaves many friends to mourn her loss and among them an aged father who
is soon to follow and join the company of wife and children that has gone before.
Sister C. has gone to her long sought rest in the sweet by and by. May all her relatives
imitate her virtues and meet her in heaven.
She is safe in Jesus' arms and
blest,
WIth Jesus' smiles and care,
Sheltered from every chilling blast,
Nothing can harm here there.
J.M. McCalmon, Pastor
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BOWDON News
J.H. Word, Esq., solemnized the rites of matrimony between Thomas Osborn and
Miss Mary F. Holdrige last Sunday morning before breakfast. All of Bowdon.
The Carroll County Times August 1880
NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CARROLL
COUNTY TIMES", Carrollton, Carroll
County, Georgia for AUGUST 1880
NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, AUGUST 6, 1880
A COLORED MINISTER'S HEROISM
On Sunday night, about ten miles below the city, several negroes crossed the
river in a bateau and attended church at Flournoy's plantation. On their return
by some means the boat was capsized and all the occupants swam ashore, with the
exception of Rev. Tip Turpin, who endeavored to save his sister. Her struggles
were such, he could not swim with her and both sank to rise no more in life.
He was a real hero, nobler far than many whose memory has been embalmed in song
and story. It was a devotion that is worthy to be perpetuated. The Columbus
Enquirer
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Mrs. Cooper, daughter of the late Rev. John G. Fry, of Coweta,
died at her home near Newnan, Friday last.
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Darley Penn, an old citizen
of Coweta county is dead.
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GEORGIA, CARROLL County
By virtue of
an order from the court of ordinary of said county, there will be sold before the
Court House door of said county on the first Tuesday in September next, between
the legal hours of sale, lot and land number 8 in the fourth district of said county.
Sold as the property of John J. Hollaway, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs
and creditors of said estate. This Aug. 8, 1880. J.J. Hollaway, Administrator.
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ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE
Will be sold before the Court House door in
the town of Carrollton, Carroll county, Georgia on the first Tuesday in October
next, the following named land: The west half of lot of land number 144 in
the second district of Carroll county, Ga. Sold as the property of Reuben
S. Bartlett, deceased, late of Cleburne county, Ala., for the benefit of heirs and
creditors of said estate. This Aug. 2, 1880. N.W. Camp, Administrator
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GEORGIA, CARROLL County
R.L. Richards, administrator with the Will
annexed on the estate of W.W. Moore, deceased, has applied for leave to sell all
the lands belonging to said estate not disposed of by Will. All persons concerned
are hereby notified to file their objections, if any they have, on or by the first
Monday in September next, or leave to sell will then be granted the
applicant, unless good cause is shown to the contrary. This Aug. 2, 1880.
D.B. Juhan, Ord'y
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GEORGIA, CARROLL County
J.W. Higgins, administrator
of Elizabeth Higgins, deceased, has applied for leave to sell the lands belonging
to said estate. All persons concerned are hereby notified to file their objections,
if any they have, on or by the first Monday in September next as leave to sell will
be granted the applicant unless good cause is shown to the contrary. This
Aug. 2, 1880. D.H. Juhan, Ord'y.
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GEORGIA, CARROLL County
To all whom it may concern; W.F. and T.W. Willis having in proper form
applied to me for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Thomas Willis,
late of said county, deceased; this is to cite all and singular the creditors
and next of kin of Thomas Willis to be and appear at my office and show cause if
any they can, why letters of administration should not be granted to W.F. and T.W.
Willis, on the first Monday in September next. This Aug. 2, 1880.
D.B. Juhan, Ord'y.
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GEORGIA, CARROLL County
To all whom it
may concern; T.J. Reese having in proper form applied to me for permanent
letters of administration on the estate of J.W. Reese Sr., late of said county,
deceased; this is to cite all and singular the creditors and next of kin of
J.W. Reese Sr., to be and appear at my office and show cause if any they can, why
letters of administration should not be granted to T.J. Reese, on the first Monday
in September, next. This Aug. 2, 1880.
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ATTORNEY'S LIEN IN CARROLL
SUPERIOR COURT
April Term 1880
J.J. Juhan vs. John H. Tillman,
Mary F. Jones and Anna H. Lane, Heirs at Law of Henry Tillman, deceased
It appearing to the court by petition of J.J. Juhan, attorney at law, that he
was employed by defendants to represent them in actions of ejectment or in obtaining
possession of lot of land number 92 in the Eighth district of Carroll county, Georgia,
held adversely by R.G. Smith and Aaron Smith, said lot containing 202 1/2 acres
of land, more or less and said J.J. Juhan being successful in obtaining possession
for the defendants, viz, John H. Tillman, Mary F. Jones and Anna H. Lane, heirs
at law of Henry Tillman, deceased, said
lot of land, and said J.J. Juhan claiminig
a lien as attorney for services rendered in obtaining pssession of said lot for
said heirs, for the sum of one hundred dollars, beside interest, in consideration
of said services; and it further appearing that said sum remains unpaid.
It is therefore ordered that said defendants do pay into the court on or before
the first day of the next term of this court, said sum of one hundred dollars and
interest or show cause to the contrary, if any they can, why said lien should not
be foreclosed. It is further ordered that service of this rule be perfected
by publication according to law in such cases. April 14, 1880.
Hugh Buchanan, J.S.C.C.C.
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DEATH OF MRS. S.W. HARRIS
On last Monday
evening after a short illness of but two days, Mrs. Lucy Harris, wife of Col. S.W.
Harris of this place, departed this life. A devoted wife and mother, whose
world was her home, her death is a severe blow to her loving husband and children,
and the heart of the community goes out to them in sympathy in their sad bereavement.
The remains of Mrs. Harris were taken to West Point on Tuesday for interment.
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LOCAL News
Mr. Jim Coleman who recently went on a trip to Texas,
has returned. He is well pleased with the country.
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We learn that Mr. William
Merritt of the sixth district died very suddenly during the past week, at his home.
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Mr. Spurlock and family of Eufaula, Alabama, who have been spending several
weeks with his brother Mr. T. Spurlock of this place, left for home last Tuesday.
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The Rev. W.F. Quillian and family are on a visit to friends in Carrollton.
Mr. Q. preached on last Suday the funeral of Mrs. B.F. Cotton at the M.E. church.
A large congregation was present.
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George Glass took his first deer
hunt the other and day and he wasn't at his stand two hours before he brought in
meat. He killed a fine deer, and Wallace Jones, the veteran hunter, initiated him
by sprinkling him with blood, so George is bound now to be a successful dear hunter.
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The following parties from Bowdon left this place on last Thursday morning
on an excursion to Niagara Falls: Dr. Williams and lady, Mr. John Word
and lady, Mr. Marcus Beck and Miss Lenora Beck, Mr. James Latimer, Mr.
I.E. Hood and Mr. M.R. Little. The Bowdon party were joined by Mr. Wesley
Smith of Carrollton.
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Mr. Editor; On the 12th inst., I left home
in company with my friend, W.W. Gordon, Tennesee-ward, and landed in Lincoln county
on the 17th, at the home of our friend Dr. Coston. We found the doctor and
family all well. They seemed to have been blessed with good health since they
left Georgia. They are well situated and have a nice farm and good crop.
On the doctor's farm there are 65 or 70 acres of corn, 20 or 25 acres of which will
easily make 40 bushels peracre.
We next visited Mr. Thos. Pollard and family.
Everybody who knows Tom, knows that he is a worker, and his corn and cotton show
that he has not forgotten how to move a plow, or handle, or hoe. We visited
church in the settlement on Sunday, had a good sermon and saw quite a number of
Tennessee people who seemed to be well behaved at church to my gratification.
Yesterday, Wednesday, we spent the time with Mr. Sewell and saw more of the country.
He and family are well satisfied; he has a good crop and the best garden I have
seen since I left home.
I am well pleased with this country. It is
tolerably level and productive enough for farmers to make a living. Wheat was above
one half crop, cotton very good, oats nearly a failure except rust proof.
These families that I have mentioned all came here from Carroll, where they have
many friends who would be glad to hear from them. We leave his morning for our homes
in Georgia, after spending several pleasant days in Lincoln Co. Tenn.
Jonathan Copeland, Flintville, July 22, 1880.
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NOTICE
All creditors
of the late J.R. Barrow, deceased, are hereby notified to render accounts of their
demands to me at Bowdon as early as possible. July 8, 1880.
John
H. Word, executor.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, AUGUST 13, 1880
SKETCH OF THE JORDAN FAMILY
Mr. William Jordan, living about 2 1/2 miles
northwest of Villa Rica, is a remarkable little old man. He was born in Hancock
county, and is hale and hearty for one of his age, which is seventy years.
His wife Agnes, is still with him. She is sixty-three and was born in Elbert
county. Uncle Billie makes a good living for himself and aged companion and
is not dependent on his children for a support. He is a tiller of the soil
and believes that "by the sweat of thy brow shalt thou earn thy bread."
He is perfectly healthy, stands
straight, walks to town without a stick and,
if you will allow the expression, he is as hard as a pine knot. He told me
that he had not had a spell of sickness since he was a small boy.
There are eighty-two of Mr. Jordan's offspring living. Were they all alive,
there would be ninety-seven of this remarkable generation, including himself and
wife. There were born to them fifteen children, ten of whom are living. These
ten children have given to their aged parents, sixty-eight grandchildren and four
great grandchildren. With the exception of one daughter, Mrs. Robertson, who
lives in Coweta county, they all live in Carroll and within three hours' ride of
their father's house.
By request, the children and their offspring
met at their father's on the 30th ultimo, that their father and mother might see
them all together once more, which occurrence perhaps will never happen again to
this great family. A few friends and neighbors were also invited, among whom
was Mr. J.M. Hamrick, Rev. Beecher Smith and your humble servant, Big Ike,
who went as reporter for The Times.
At Mr. Jordan's, we found some
two hundred and fifty people, including the large family. Here we met our friend
Hamrick who seemed to be enjoying himself extremely well. We gave him a hearty
shake of the hand and expressed much pleasure in meeting him. At about 11
o'clock, Mr. Smith, after a few touching remarks offered up a prayer long and fervent
to the Almighty, invoking a blessing upon the aged parents and their numberous offspring,
that they might meet in heaven, when the last of their race is called from earth,
as they had met here today. After prayer, Mr. Hamrick gave a short but eloquent
address, which was very touching and solemn. He praised them highly for their
pure,
upright and honorable character.
There is said to be a black sheep
in every large flock but this is certainly an exception, as they are known far and
wide for their truthfulness and honesty. All of them, but two, we are told, own
farms. Mr. Tom Jordan, the oldest son, is worth about $10,000.; he came out
of the war not worth a cent.
After Mr. Hamrick's address, we were
invited to take dinner up in a grove about two hundred yards from the house. Here
we found a table, about sixty feet long,
piled as high as could be with the
best that could be gotten up to eat. There was fully enough to feed one thousand
people. We tried very hard to get hungry
but nevertheless we hid away a goodly
portion of these good things. After we had finished supper, Mr. John Samples emptied
twenty-five pounds of candy upon
the table. We all ate candy, both old and young,
and our mouths were as sweet as "sweet sixteen." Equality reined
here in this respect, and one was as sweet
as another for a little while, but
only for a little while. With the lovers of the weed, the smoke of their pipes
was soon seen curling from their sweet mouths..
Suffice to say that we left that remarkable spot wishing many more years of happiness
to be extended to this aged couple, who for nearly half a century have toiled faithfully
together in this weary world. May they glide gently down life's stream and anchor
at last in the harbor of safety, where it will be said to them "Come up higher,
ye weary pilgrims, where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest.",
and may their descendants live to the same good old age and have the same blessing
conferred upon them that we have wished upon their old father and mother is our
humble petition. Big Ike, Villa Rica, Aug. 3, 1880
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LOCAL
News
The Newnan Herald tells about Mr. Robert Orr of that city finding a
rich gold mine in Heard county. It is situated just below Hollingsworth's ferry
on the east side of Chattahoochee. The veins run northeast and southwest
and the Herald says it promises to be the richest mine yet discovered in Georgia.
The owners are Messrs. T.F. and J.G. Maddox.
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DEATH OF SQUIRE
W.H. ACKLIN
Squire W.H. Acklin, one of the oldest and best known citizens
of this place, died suddenly on last Wednesday night at his home at abou the
hour of 11 o'clock. It is supposed that he died from an attack of apoplexy.
Hearing him breathing with difficulty, his wife attempted to wake him up, but
receiving no response, she called to one of her daughters, saying that she believed
Mr. A. was dying. The daughter immediately came to his bedside, but in
a minute or two he expired without recognizing or speaking to any one.
Squire Acklin was at the time of his death about 60 years of age. He was an
old citizen of the county and was almost universally known. Of a genial and
companionable temperament, he had many friends, who will be shocked to hear
of his sudden demise. He leaves a wife and several children to whom we tender
our sincere sympathy in their hour of bereavement.
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The infant
child of Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Kirkley died on last Thursday night and was buried
on Friday in the new cemetery, being the first grave in it. The hearts
of all parents will go out in sympathy to the bereaved.
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Married, at
the bride's father's Lemon Shell's on the evening of August 5th, by Elder Geo.
M. Holcombe, Thomas N. Chandler to Miss Laura Ann J. Shell, all of
this
county. May peace and happiness be their constant guest.
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Married,
at the residence of her father in Atlanta, by the Rev. W.A. Candler, Miss
Julia Connell to Mr. William Carr, on the evening of the 8th inst.
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DEATH OF MRS. SAMPSON W. HARRIS
From the West Point Press
The
first intimation of the death of this lady was the reception of a telegram by
Mayor Lanier on Tuesday morning, requesting him to have the grave made ready
for the remains. They arrived on the train at half past four p.m. and were
met by sorrowing, sympathizing friends of the family and borne to the Chattahoochee
hotel. Thence they were taken to Pine Grove Cemetery on Wednesday and interred
by the side of her father, the late Henry Todd. Col. S.W. Harris and Dr.
J.S.
Todd and wife accompanied the remains from Carrollton.
Mrs. Harris
was the idol of devoted parents in her girlhood, and grew up one of the most
beautiful and accomplished young ladies in our fair Southland. She
was
well known in West Point in which vicinity her father lived so many years.
She was married to Col. Harris by Rev. R.W. Dixon on June 27, 1866 and resided
for several years after her marriage among us. They moved to Carrollton
after
the railroad reached that town. She leaves six children, the youngest
of whom is an infant, only four months old, to mourn the loss of a fond mother.
May
God temper the winds to these shorn lambs. Mrs. Harris was a sister
of Dr. J.S. Todd of Atlanta and a cousin of Mr. William Todd of Chambers county.
Her
death was caused by sporadic cholera and she was sick only thirty-six hours.
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LOCAL News
We regret to hear of the death of the babe of Mr.
S.E. Grow, formerly of this place, but now of Hillsboro, Texas.
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Dr. Rowe of Auburn, Alabama with his lady, nee Miss Lillie Bass, who have been
visiting relatives in this place, left for home Wednesday morning.
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CHATTAHOOCHEE MUSICAL CONVENTION
The Chattahoochee Musical Convention
met at Mt. Zion church July 29, 1880 and continued four days. Was organized
by electing Prof. J.P. Reese, president,
J.E. Gurley, vice president and
J.M. Hamrick, clerk.
The music was conducted by Bros. J.M. Shell, W.M.
Shell, E.F. Shell, J.R. Reeves, H.T. Drewry, R.A. Prickett, Mrs.
S.C. Denson, T.J. Denson, S.M.
Denson, J.M. Hamrick,
J.P. Reese, J.E. Gurley, J.C. Attaway, W.S. Brown, A.B.
Fitts, A.D. Talley, Dr. T.H. Martin, P.H. Chandler, J.A.
Phillips and
W.J. Brooks.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, AUGUST 20,
1880
John A. Jones of Rockmart died in that place on the 12th. He was
90 years of age.
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Pauline, the eldest child of O.L. Reese, Esq.,
died on last Wednesday night. She was about four years old and was a very intelligent
and interesting child.
We tender our sympathies to the parents who mourn
their first born.
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STRIPLIN'S CHAPEL News
Mr. Orin Bowen of
Grantville of whom we made mention not long since as being in bad health, has
since died. He leaves a wife and children and many friends and
relatives to
mourn his loss. We were personally acquainted with him and always found him
to be what he professed to be, a good, christian man.
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LOCAL News
Mrs. Sarah F. Cole, daughter of J.A. Blair of this county, was tried for lunacy
on last Monday before Judge Juhan and found guilty. She will be sent to the
Asylum.
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The funeral of Elder T.B. Jones who recently died in the
third district will be preached at County Line church on the 3rd Sunday in September
by R.T. Speight and Wm. Roberson.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of AUGUST 27,
1880
CARROLL COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
APRIL TERM 1880
William B. Huggins,
executor of Asa Huggins, vs. Joseph A. McClendon and others, legatees
It appearing to the court that the following named defendants have not been
served with process in said case, to wit:
Edwin Huggins
Joseph A.
McClendon
S. Broadwater
Sabra Venable
Betty Moore
Wellborn Huggins
Joseph Huggins
Susan, a child of James Lewis Huggins, now married but whose surname
is unknown
William Henry Huggins
Annis Huggins
Ida Permelia Huggins
Bartow Huggins
Mary Isabella Powers
Sabra Lewella Powers
Eppie Dora Powers
It is ordered that they answer at the next term of this court, or be considered
in default.
And it further appearing that certain of said defendants,
to wit, all reside outside of the state of Georgia:
Edwin Huggins
Joseph A. McClendon
Wellborn Huggins
Joseph Huggins
Betty Moore
Susan,
formerly Huggins now married swhose surname is unknown, a child of James
Lewis
Huggins
William Henry Huggins
Bartow Huggins
It is therefore further
ordered that service be perfected on said non-resident defendants by the publication
of this order in the Carroll County Times once a month for four months prior
to the next term of this court. April 6, 1880.
Hugh Buchanan, J.S.C.C.C.
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LIBEL FOR DIVORCE
Georgia, Carroll County Superior Court
April
Term 1880
Susan L. Felton vs. James Felton
It appearing to the court
from the return of the Sheriff that the defendant does not reside in said county,
and it further appearing that he does not reside in said state, it is
ordered that the defendant appear at the next term of court, personally or by
attorney, else the court will proceed as to justice. It is ordered that
this rule be published in the Carroll County Times once a month for four months.
Hugh Buchanan, J.S.C.C.C.
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LIBEL FOR DIVORCE
Georgia, Carroll County
Superior Court
April Term 1880
J.B. Willis vs. Harriet Willis
It
appearing to the court from the return of the Sheriff that the defendant does
not reside in said county, and it further appearing that she does not reside
in said state; it is ordered that the defendant appear at the next term
of court, personally or by attorney, else the court will proceed as to justice
shall appertain. It is ordered that the rule be published in the Carroll
County Times once a month for four months. Hugh Buchanan, J.S.C.C.C.
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LIBEL FOR DIVORCE
Georgia, Carroll County Superior Court
April
Term 1880
E.M. Beck vs. Moultie Ann Beck
It appearing to the court
the the return of the Sheriff that the respondent, Moultie Ann Beck, does not
reside in this county and it further appearing that she does not reside in this
state, it is on motion of libellant's counsel ordered that said respondent appear
and answer at the next term of this court, and upon her failure to do so, that
the case be considered in default and the libellant be allowed to proceed.
And it is further ordered that this rule be published in the Carroll County
Times once a month for four months. Hugh Buchannan, J.S.C.C.C.
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LOCAL News
Melvin Reese has gone to Rome, where he is in business with
Rounsaville Bros. He is doing well, we understand, which we are glad to
hear. Toombs Brown,
formerly with Rounsaville Bros. has gone to Atlanta
and is now with Fuller & Oglesby of that city.
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The Rev. Mr.
Wynne formerly of this place is now living at Antioch, Troup county. He preaches
to the Baptist church at that place and also at Long Cane. We learn from
a gentleman from Troup the past week that Mr. W. is quite popular with everybody
down there and the members of his two churches have made up enough money to
buy him a fine horse and buggy.
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A little child, some two or three
years of age, of Mr. James Spurlock was run over by a large log at the mill
of West & Spurlock on last Thursday evening. Fortunately there was a pole
under the end of the log so the head of the child was not crushed but the log
caught on its body. The child was paralyzed from the effrects of the injuries
received but we are glad to learn that there are hopes of its recovery.
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Mattie Boon, infant daughter of Col. B.F. Boon of Hawkinsville and granddaughter
of Mr. J.W. Adamson of Bowdon, died at the residence of the latter on the morning
of the 24th inst.
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TRIBUTE OF RESPECT in Memory of William H. Acklen
When the Justice Court of this Militia district convened on the 15th instant
the following preamble and resolutions were offered by Oscar Reese Esq. and
adopted unanimously by the bar at Carrollton:
William H. Acklen was a
native of Tennessee, the State which has given us many great and useful men
to the service of the country. From thence he removed to this state, living
in Heard and Carroll counties up to the date of his death, which sad event occurred
on the evening of the 11th instant, at Carrollton, in the bosom of his family.
On the afternoon prior to his dissolution he gave no token of its approach,
but apparently enjoyed, to the full, his usual health. Between 10 and
11 o'clock, he was taken from us as by a stroke of lightning, without any premonition.
Had he lived until November he would have reached his 60th year.
At the time of his death he had been a citizen of Carrollton for 30 years.
He had filled various places of public trust, and in all had acquitted himself
with marked fidelity and unquestionable ability. In July last, expired
a continuous term of eight years as Notary Public of this Militia (714th) district.
In that capcity he became endeared to
the Carroll bar. We all loved him.
No mean thought found a resting place in his heart. He was eminently a man of
peace; and this delightful disposition he endeavored to insinuate in all legal
contests under his supervision. "The law of laws dwelt in his heart;
the milk of human kindness mingled with his blood." All these things
were manifest in his relations to his fellow men, as husband; as a parent, as
friend and as judge.
He was one of the most agreeable of men in his
intercourse in society; found of anecdote and appreciating humor. Nature
had bestowed upon him an extraordinary mind; and had the opportunity been his
with which fortune has found others, he would have risen to distinction in any
community. He had faults, else he had not been human. They
were rather
infirmities than vices, but such as they were, they rested in the shade of his
virtues. While his powers were yet unimpaired, an inscrutable Providence
has removed him hence. "Man is like vanity, his days are as a shadow
that passeth away. All flesh is grass and all the goodliness thereof is
as the flower of the field." May we all learn this lesson and be
ready.
Resolved, that whilst we deplore the loss of our deceased friend,
we recognize in his death the hand of Him that doeth all things well.
We will strive to emulate his virtues. We sympathize with his bereaved family
and ask them to remember that:
A bruised reed He will not break,
Afflictions
all His children feel,
He wounds them for His mercy's sake,
He wounds to heal.
Resolved, that the Court is requested to furnish the family with an engrossed
copy of this Preamble and these Resolutions.
Resolved, that as further
mark of respect to the deceased, this Court, over which he has so long and so
well presided, stand adjourned until Court-in-course.
Resolved, that
the editor of the Carroll County Times be requested to publish these proceedings.
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OBITUARY OF MISS SALLIE DEAN
Miss Sallie Dean, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. I.T. Dean of Grantville, Coweta county, died in Whitesburg, Carroll
county, at Mr. R.J. Jordan's on Sunday night, the 15th of August 1880, aged
23 years. This estimable young lady came to Whitesburg on the 27th of July last
with Miss Jennie Edwards, niece of Mr. Jordan. Miss Edwards had been on
a visit to Miss Sallie, and while there was taken sick; and as soon as
she was able to travel she left for Whitesburg. Miss Sallie came with
her for no other purpose but as far as possible to administer to her wants.
Miss Sallie had been complaining some days before she took to her bed. She continued
to grow worse and her father's family was
notified of her condition. Her father
came and was as attentive as a parent could be. Her mother and her three
brothers were sent for.
It was evident that she was idolized by the entire
family and made lasting friends wherever she went. She was a member of
the M.E. Church at Grantville and lived in accordance with her profession.
From the beginning of her sickness to its close, her suffering was intense and
yet she bore it without complaint. From the first of her illness she said she
would not get well and expressed a willingness to die. When the cold chill of
death was stealing through her frame, Rev. Dr. Smith of Grantville stood at
her bedside and told her that she was almost gone, and asked her if her trust
was still in Jesus. She replied that it was. Her oldest brother, whose heart
seemed almost crushed,
leaned over her and said, "Sister, do you realize
that you are dying?" She replied "Yes." He afterward
asked her if she had any message to send to her parents who had just gone out
of the room. She said, "Tell them to meet me in Heaven." He
imprinted a kiss upon her cheek and with sobs left her bedside. She was
soon speechless and as the church bell was tolling its last peals, with many
friends around her, gazing with tearful eyes and sad hearts upon her angelic
face, she quietly and peacefully passed into "sweet glory" as she, the
day before, told her father she would. Thus died an affectionate daughter,
a loving sister and a kind friend. It is a sad loss, but our Heavenly
Father
knows best when to call us away from time to eternity.
Carroll County Times, Friday, August 10, 1877. Transcribed by C. Gravelle
DEATHS
The grim hand of Death has been busy in our community the past week.
On last Saturday evening at 5 o'clock p.m. the Rev. Wm. Foster, living some
five or six miles from this place, after a long and painful illness, expired.
On Monday after a long and severe illness, Mrs. McElwreath, wife of
Dr. ? P. McElwreath of this place, died. Mrs. M. had been sick for some
time and her death was not unexpected.
Still another is to be added to the
victims of the grim monster. The deceased in this case, although not a citizen
of this community or county at this time, yet was raised in Carrollton and is known
to a great many of our citizens. John L. Merrell, son of Jos. Merrell living
near Bowdon, died in Cleburne county, Alabama on the 5th inst. We failed to
learn any of the particulars of his death.
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LOCAL News
Dutch Bailey
was arrested by revenue officers last week but he managed to give them leg bail.
Dutch, they say, is a good runner.
---
The lands belonging to the Martin estate
which have been advertised the past month by the administrators, were sold at public
outcry on last Tuesday. They were bid in by Dr. R.C. McDaniel, D.R. Martin
and D.E. Martin, all of whom are legatees.
---
BILLOW News
Last Saturday
evening about five o'clock, death came to the peaceable household of Rev. Wm. Foster
and claimed him as his victim, making the first breach in the family of eleven persons.
Mr. Foster had been in bad health for many years and had suffered much from a disease
of the lungs, but for the past four or five months he has suffered untold agony.
He had been confined to his bed for the last three months and had employed the best
medical skill in the country, but all to no effect. He must pay the debt we
all owe and as he was fully prepared for the settlement, why not now? He was
buried at the old Camp Ground last Sunday evening and his funeral was preached by
Uncle Davie Stripling at his own request, from the 12th and 13th verses of the 20th
chapter of Revelation. Rev. Mr. Quillian of Carrollton concluded the services.
While it is a sad thing to have to lose our friends, yet we are inclined
to think it much better for Mr. F. to die than to live, since while he lived, he
must suffer so much. Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to the bereaved
family, hoping that they may soon overcome their sorrows and be reconciled to what
they now regard as an awful calamity.
Mr. Harrison Hambrick and Mr. John
Stamps, two very old gentlemen and for many years citizens of this county, died
the first of the week, the former on Monday night and the latter on Tuesday morning.
VILLA RICA News
Married at the residence of the bride's father Dr. T.H.
Roberds in Villa Rica on the 13th inst., Miss Lanie Roberds to Mr. Martin
A. Luther. Rev. William Dimmock officiated.
NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday,
AUGUST 31, 1877
LOCAL News
The funeral of old Johnnie Stamps, recently
deceased, will be preached at his house by the Rev. E. Phillips on Thursday the
6th of September.
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Died, near Villa Rica, Friday the 24th inst., Mrs. Hildibrand,
a very old lady and loved by everyone who knows her. She leaves a humber of children
and grandchildren to mourn after her. We tender them our heartfelt sympathies and
hope what will be their loss will be heaven's gain.
---
Mr. John T. Chambers
has discovered a very rich abestos mine on his plantation one mile from Villa Rica,
on the road leading to Carrollton. We wish the old captain success and that he will
reap a rich harvest. Prof. S.J. Williams from New York is superintending the
work and is shipping the ore. I have not learned where to, yet.
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The Carroll County Times 1878
NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CARROLL
COUNTY TIMES", Carrollton, Carroll
County, Georgia for APRIL 1878,
MAY 1878, JUNE 1878
NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, APRIL 5, 1878
From "The Franklin News" we copy the following from its report of
the proceedings of Heard Superior Court. The case taken up was the State vs. Rob't
M. Huckaba, J.L. Huckaba and J.K. Adamson, voluntary manslaughter, charged
with the killing of John W. Craven on the 23rd of Dec. 1876. R.M. Huckeba
was first put on trial. The defendant plead "not guilty", relying
on Justification, that if he did stab the decedant, he did it when the life of his
brother J.L. Huckeba was in eminent danger at the hand of the deceased. The
jury found the defendant R.M. Huckeba "not guilty". Sol. Gen. Harris
and C.W. Mabry for the state; Cox and Merrill and F.S. Loftin for the
defendant. The
Sol. Gen. consented that the other two defendants take
a verdict of not guilty.
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LOCAL News
Married, on the evening of
the 21st ultimo, at the residence of the bride by the Rev. Wm. Dimmock, Captain
Nick Fain to Miss Annie M. Kingsbery.
---
Capt. Fain and his bride took a
bridal tour to Tennessee after marriage, returning the latter part of last week.
Again they left Monday morning for Tennessee, where, they will permanently reside.
---
We are requested to state that the funeral of Mrs. S.C. Baskin will be preached
at Concord church, Sixth district, on the first Sunday in May by the Rev. James
Baskin, assisted by the Rev. W.D. Weems, pastor in charge.
---
WHITESBURG
News
Mrs. Henry and Mrs. Gilbert, two old ladies, have been quite sick for
some time
past.
---
NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, APRIL 12, 1878
LOCAL
News
Mr. George and Albert Sharp got back from Arkansas last Tuesday evening.
---
SUPERIOR COURT
Cases disposed of last week:
Jane Smith, widow
of S.E. Smith, deceased, vs. N. Shelnutt, administrator; petition for dower.
Commissioners appointed.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, APRIL 19, 1878
MIDNIGHT MURDER
>From "The Atlanta Constitution"
About
11 o'clock Saturday night, Mr. Nathan Eason, who resides about one mile from Red
Oak station in Campbell county, was aroused from his bed by hearing a
loud knocking
at his door, accompanied by persons calling for him. He arose and answered
the call by going to the door and opening it. As he was frequently called
up late at night by friends in the settlement, he anticipated nothing at being aroused
at this time of night. After opening the door he stepped into the entrance
and looked into the dark to see who had called him. Simutaneously as he stepped
in front of the open doorway a volley was fired and many shots pierced his body
in the vicinity of his stomach. His family being aroused at the discharge of fire
arms hastened to the door, when they found laying on the floor covered with blood,
the head of the once happy family. Although lite was very nearly extinct a
message was promptly dispatched for Dr. C.S. Claridy, who arrived a few moments
after. The physician upon his arrival cast gloom over the family by stating
that Mr. Eason was beyond all hope. Five minutes after, he breathed his last.
Upon examination it was found that eleven bullets had entered the abdomen while
several had pierced his body in other localities. It is not definitely known
who the perpetrators of the outrageous crime are; but it is supposed they were the
same who fired upon Captain T.C. Murphy, Deputy United States Marshall, some months
ago. It seems that Mr. Eason had been before the grand jury in the United States
court last week and had testified as to the parties who shot at Murphy and his party.
These violators of the law, thinking that Mr. Eason had established their guilt,
killed him to protect themselves from being implicated in the crime through his
testimony. The outrageous matter will be investigated at an early day and
it is to be hoped that the prepetrators of the cowardly outrage will be arrested
and punished to the utmost extent of the state laws.
----
LOCAL News
From the Newnan Herald of the 16th inst. we learn that Mrs. Mattie Byers of
the lower part of Carroll county died not long since. She had been married about
one month. She was the daughter of Jourdan Holland.
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NEWSPAPER Issue
of Friday, APRIL 26, 1878
We learn from the last copy of the Newnan
Herald that Col. Peter F. Smith of Newnan was married to Miss Nannie R. Hobbs of
Owensboro, Kentucky last week.
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The Franklin News reports the death of
Harlan Fuller of that place.
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MURDER IN HARALSON; Shot Down on the
Highway; No Clue to the Perpetrators
On the 19th inst., Elijah A. Lambert,
after leaving Mr. W.H. Galamore's where he had staid over the night, was shot from
the road side by some unknown parties, from which he died before any person reached
him. The place selected was quite a favorable one for such an act, being at
a branch on the road leading from Draketown to Buchanan and about half a mile from
Corinth church.
Two or more parties had evidently remained in ambush for
several hours awaiting their man, as a quantity of tobacco had been chewed while
lying in their covert. Seven balls took effect, some buckshot and some cartridge
balls. Lambert was about 27 or 28 years old, about 5 feet 11 inches high,
black hair, beard and eyes, hair inclinded to curl, supposed to have had two wives,
one in Pickens county and one in Heard county.
That there is a system of
land thieving going on, the number of bogus claims to land attest, and that E.A.
Lambert was a leader in that business, papers and tricks found on his person fully
prove, one paper contained a list of the justices of the peace, who acted in the
several counties of this state at and during the different years that lands were
granted from 1830 up to a few years back, with pen, ink, paper, etc. so that a deed
could be drawn at anytime and to any lot of land not settled on.
Whether
Lambert was killed by some of his own clan or by good meaning people, whom he had
injured, the testimony does not clearly show, but one fact is certain, the good
people of Haralson are not responsible, as most of them were as much surprised to
know that such a man lived, as they were shocked to know that a murder had been
committed in their border. The following is a synopsis of the testimony before the
Coroner's Jury. By request of the jury, Mr. G.F. Gentry examined the witnesses
and Mr. J.P. Hamil acted as stenographer:
First witness, G. Kirklin, was
plowing near when the shooting occurred, heard shooting and hollering and started
with second witness to the hollering, saw the deceased lying by the road, bloody
and in much misery, called for help, witness was frightened and ran off, heard five
shots and one cap, shooting occured at branch, about half mile N.E. Corinth church
on Draketown and Buchanan road. Second witness corroborates first witness.
Third witness, W.S. Mosley, in companyw ith W.H. Galamore, Frank Summerville,
Charles Davis, Hiram Carter and Mr. Miller went to where shooting occurred;
found deceased lying in road; saw where three men had been concealed near the road,
bushes were cut down from covert to road, to give parties a clear shot;
had
seen deceased two or three times in life; saw no weapons of any kind on or about
deceased.
Fourth witness, W.H. Galamore, was acquainted with deceased from
his youth; had staid the night before at witness's house, and witness parted with
deceased at
fork of road about half mile from where shooting occurred and went
on in company with wife and daughter to see Mr. Mosley. Heard the firing and
hollering, started to go, wife caught him and said must not go, they will shoot
you; went on to Mr. Mosely's in company with parties name; went to where shooting
occurred; thence to where deceased was lying dead, about half mile from where he
was shot; said deceased had staid in Polk county the night before at J. Jenkins
and was on his way home to Heard county, Georgia.
A few days ago he
had received a note from Mr. James Young of Polk county, wanting to see witness;
witness went to see Mr. Young. Young asked witness if
he (witness) was
acquainted with one E.A. Lambert; witness said he was; Young said that about 12
months ago he had lost by theft a fine mare and that he found said mare in the possession
of one Thunderbert in Meriwether county and Thunderbert got the said mare from E.A.
Lambert. Young wanted Lambert to assist him to seize the said Lambert,
which witness had agreed to do for a certain consideration. Witness was to
find out exact time Lambert would be at witnesses house. Told Mr. Young that
Lambert would probably be at witness's house on Thursday night, the 18th.
Witness had asked Lambert if he had not (naming him) sold a mare to one Thunderbert
of Meriwether county; deceased said he did; witness asked Lambert where he got said
mare; Lambert said from a man in Polk county and referred to Mr. Young.
Witness supposed he had reference to Mr. James Young.
Witness had
known deceased from boyhood; he was a quarter Indian; supposed him to be about
27 years old. About one mile from witness's house to branch where
shooting occurred.
Was no person at witness's house that morning, Friday, except witness, family and
Mr. Chisolm who works with witness. Witness left home in company with wife,
daughter, little son and deceased after breakfast, about 8 o'clock, and was about
half hour from that time till heard firing of guns. Signed, W.H. Galamore.
Fifth witness, B.F. Summerville. Saw places near road where three men
had been concealed and three tracks in toad, one track, a fine boot or shoe, about
12 inches long, one 10 inches and one 10 2/4, supposed to be deceased; corroborates
preceding witness.
By Drs. Biggers and Phillips of Draketown; two balls were found, one cartridge
ball, entering left side, passing through right and left lobe liver; the other,
a small buckshot, found in right arm.
The jury gave a verdict to the effect
that E.A. Lambert came to his death by gun and pistol shot wounds, in the hands
of parties unknown to them.
The dead body was, by the citizens, decently
interred at Piney Woods church. HIs effects, notes, land deeds, day books,
pocket knife, etc., face value of which amounts to one or two hundred dollars, was
carefully itemized and turned over to Mr. Alford Galamore, county coroner.
It is supposed that the deceased had two wives; one in Pickens and one in Heard
county, with two children by the one and four by the other. But it that all
be true and the man was a bad character, it did not justify the dark deliberate
murder, and it is hoped that the tracks of the parties will be uncovered and the
guilty parties brought to justice, and it ever done, it will show one of the darkest
murders of the times. April 20, 1878.
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BILLOW News
Mr. S.M.
Craven has the best wheat crop we have seen this year. He has thirty acres sown.
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BOWDON News
Mrs. Tarvin departed this life Sunday morning, 9 o'clock.
Her death was a happy and peaceable one. She was an old lady and had been a member
of the M.E. church about fourteen years.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY
3, 1878
Col. Robert Young, one of the best citizens of Troup county, died
in LaGrange on the 20th inst.
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Mrs. Beall, wife of Wm. Beall of this place,
was adjudged a lunatic the past week and sent to the Asylum last Wednesday morning.
This is a sad affair and the sympathies of the community are extended to the husband
and father, as well as the mother.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of MAY 10, 1878
THE HARALSON MURDER
We neglected to state last week that those parties
had been arrested, charged with the murder of Lambert in Haralson county. These
parties were Horatio and Claude Chisolm and W.H. Gallimore. The commital trial
of these parties closed last week in Buchanan where it was held. The result
of the trial was that the court committed the parties charged with the killing for
trial at the next term of the Superior Court of Haralson county. The prisoners
were carried to Cedartown jail where they are now. In the committal trial,
the state was represented by Messrs. Ivy Thompson, Walter Brock and Murdock McBride;
the defense by Messrs. King and Head. The trial was held before Justice Isaac
Weatherby, A.J. Farmer and A.D. McKeachen.
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TO BE HUNG
PICKENS County
Murderess Tried and Found Guilty
The trial of Catherine Southern, charged
with the murder of Narcissus Cowart, alias Narcissus Fowler, began at Jasper in
Pickens Superior Court on Wednesday
the 24th day of April and continued till
10 o'clock Friday night 26th, when the jury went out to make up a verdict.
They returned a verdict of guilty on Saturday night the 27th. The court sentenced
her to be hanged on the 26th day of June next. Counsel for defendant moved
for a new trial which motion will be heard at Gilmer Court the 2nd Monday in May.
The state was represented by the Solicitor General Thomas F. Greer, Col.
Allen of Elijay and Fred Darnell, Esq. of Atlanta. Counsel for defendant,
Col. Carey W. Styles of Canton, Col. R.P. Lester of Cumming, Wm. Day and Sm.
Sunmote Esq. of Jasper. All made speeches.
The defendant remained apparently
composed and unconcerned during the trial but showed some signs of emotion during
the sentence by Judge Lester. The Marietta
Journal
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LOCAL News
Married near Bowdon on Sunday evening the 6th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Little
of Bowdon, Mr. Thomas Owens to Miss Alice Presscost of Wedowee, Ala.
Mr. David
Bennett and Miss Jimmie Bowen were their attendants.
----
The
Rev. J.C. Bridges of the east Texas conference, who is a brother of Mrs. D.W. Simms,
spent last Sunday with her and preached at the Methodist church on Sunday night.
He was on his way to the General Conference which met in Atlanta the 1st of this
month.---
Mr. C.B. Simonton has secured the agency for the White sewing machine for this
county.
---
Mr. Pirkle and Frank Pope are making things lively down at their
brick yard. They will soon have a kiln of 120,000 brick ready to burn.
---
Mr. Tobias Woodward of Kansas district lost a little boy last Thursday from
pneumonia and brain fever. He only lived six or seven days after he was taken with
a chill.
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IN MEMORY OF MRS. DANIEL
Mrs. Louisa Ellen Daniel, daughter
of the late Josiah and Mrs. Elizabeth Wise of Coweta county, Georgia, was born on
the 4th day of August 1836. Married to Andrew J. Daniel on the 10th day of
February 1853 and died to live again, on the morning of February 25th 1878 at her
home in Carrollton, Georgia.
Mrs. Daniel possessed a vigor of intellect and
force of character, which under proper culture, would have fitted her, in no ordinary
degree, for the higher walks of life. Impelled by her great will and untiring
energy, whatesoever her hands found to do, in the varied relations of her position,
she did with her might. Her kindness of heart and unceasing devotion to the comfort
and happiness of her household, enshrine her memory in their affections and made
of her, while in life, all that wife and mother should be. The business of
her husband (hotel and house keeping) brought her in contact with almost all classes
of men, before whom, she ever demeaned herself with dignity and grace and won the
esteem of all.
During the dark days of the late war, while the army of Tennessee,
after the bloody field of Shiloh, paused bleeding and stricken upon the plains of
Corinth, she braved the then perils of travel between her home in Bowdon, Georgia
and the gloomy camps of the soldiery in Mississippi, and as an angel of mercy, stood
by the languishing couch of her stricken husband, and through her timely ministrations,
his life was preserved and he was restored to health and home.
Mrs. Daniel
was a christian, a purer purpose has seldom actuated a kinder, better heart; this
she gave back to the Great Giver, first in the M.P., and then in the M.E. church,
South, of which she lived for years, a worthy and useful member, and in the bosom
of which she died, as only the good can die. She had been in failing health
some two years, during which time she had suffered much, often intensely, but always
exhibiting the fortitude and meekness of one under the chastening rod of Him, who
is too wise to err, and
too good to be unkind.
Admonished by the character
of her sickness that death was near, and that she might be called away suddenly,
she set her house in order, and stood waiting for the summons, often expressing
as her only regret, separation from her family, at a time when her five children,
four of whom are daughters, so much needed her presence and counsels. And
so when the Master at last beckoned and she neared the final struggle, the last
of earth, having given definite instructions as to everything relating to
her burial, assigning to each a special duty, and leaving with her family
her last benediction, with the utmost composure, called for the singing of the hymn
commencing "Oh, sing to me of heaven when I am called to die", and calling
upon her physician, a godly man, to unite once more with her in prayer, she fell
asleep, and now her friends think of her awakened to immortaility b the song they
sing in the purer, better land. "Blessed are the dead that die in the
Lord." J.M.G.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday,
MAY 24, 1878
Col. Wiley P. Burkes, one of the oldest citizens of LaGrange,
died last week.
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BILLOW News
Mr. Allen Cook, father of Capt. Billie
Cook, the saw mill man, visited us the latter part of last week. His home is near
Atlanta.
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LOCAL News
Mrs. P.G. Garrison of Athens, Alabama, who
is on a visit to her mother Mrs. Curtis at this place, we regret to learn, has the
measles.
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The funeral of Mrs. Martha M. Buyers will be preached at Mt.
Zion church the first sunday in June. Said church is in Douglas county, about one
mile from Holland's Mills P.O. The latter is in Carroll.
---
A correspondent
from Sulphur Springs, Meriwether county, to the LaGrange Reporter, sends the following
item to that newspaper: " Mr. Fincher of Carroll was married to Miss
Ilie Gillespie on the 2nd inst. Miss Ilie was one of our most popular and charming
young ladies. We hope their union will be linked sweetness long drawn out.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 31, 1878
KATE SOUTHERN
Gov. Colquitt
has commuted the sentence of Kate Southern to ten years in the penitentiary, and
we believe his actions in the matter gives pretty general satisfaction, though there
were a great many people who wished her pardoned.
---
From the Newnan
Herald we learn that Prof. H.F. Smith died very suddenly in that city last Saturday
evening at 10 o'clock.
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Miss Crooks Wilcoxon, youngest daughter of Col.
J.B. Wilcoxon of Newnan, died at her sister's Mrs. Pope Jones on last Monday at
10 o'clock.
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A picnic in the woods for the unfortunates in the Insane Asylum
at Milledgeville came off on Wednesday last week.
----
Perhaps the oldest
living settler in Carroll county is Squire Beck of the Eleventh district, who was
in town a few days ago. He came to this country fifty-two years ago in December
1826 and still lives on the same place he then settled. He was a member of
the first jury empaneled in this county. Court was held at Old Carrollton at that
time and lasted all day. Three cases were tried, only two lawyers being present,
Squire Fambrough and Rogers. Walter T. Colquitt, father of the present Governor,
was the presiding Judge. He held court sitting on a pine log.
----
The
wife of W.S. Bonner of this county died one day last week.
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Mrs. Carson,
wife of J.W. Carson of Sand Hill, died last Saturday morning.
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ASLEEP
IN JESUS
No community was ever more deeply saddened than was ours on the
death of one of our best and most promising young women, Martha M. Buyers,
wife of C.P.
Buyers, daughter of Jordan S. and Jerusha Holland and granddaughter
of Elbert Fowler. She departed this life April 8th of the present year, having
attained
the age of seventeen years, six months and twenty-two days.
She was married at the residence of her father Sunday morning, March the third,
1878 after which the bridal party attended preaching in the vicinity and returned
to Mr. Holland's for dinner in the afternoon. The tender loving daughter, and hopeful
young bride, kissed father, mother, brothers and sisters a warm impressive goodbye
and went joyfully, to receive the happy greetings of friends in- waiting for her
at her new home, where she seemed almost to realize, there was in store for her
great happiness.
But alas! Only a few days had elapsed when sore afflictions
came; her healthful body fell victim to a malady which proved so fatal as to place
her case beyind the reach of medical skill. On the eighth day after her marriage
she was carried to the home of her father for treatment. Here she received
the constant and most careful attention of her faithful physicians and every comfort
of her attentive husband and family which love can secure to the sick. She
survived her marriage only five weeks and one day. To us it appeared that no lady
was ever led to the altar with a brighter prospect for life, health and happiness
than she, being a stranger to disease, in the very bloom of youth and
having
given her heart to whom she most loved.
Notwithstanding her stay on earth
was short, yet such was her conduct and example in life as to merit the very higest
esteem of all who knew her. The influence she exerted for good will long be remembered.
She was a dutiful daughter, ever glad to receive the advice and to heed the instructions
of her parents, a precious sister, indeed she was the idol of the family, an entirely
devoted companion and a model for her associates. Too pure for earth, God took her
to Himself. "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away; blessed be the
name of the Lord."
She said to her weeping husband and family "
Weep not for me, when my sufferings here are ended, I shall then be forever at rest.
I see Jesus in his loveliness and here are three angels come for me. I go with them.
Oh, husband, father , mother, brothers and sisters, do meet me in Heaven. Farewell."
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Monday, JUNE 7, 1878
Ed McDonald, incarcerated
in the Newnan Jail, charged with murder, was baptized on last Sunday and formally
received into the M.E. church by the Rev. W.F. Glenn.
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LIBEL FOR DIVORCE
Georgia, Carroll County Superior Court
April Term 1878
S.N. Posey vs.
E.C. Posey
It appearing to the Court by the return of the Sheriff that the
defendant does not reside in this county and it further appearing that she does
not reside in this state. It is therefore ordered that the defendant appear
at the next term of this court and answer the complaint of the plaintiff and that
service of petition and process in this case be made by publication of this order
once a month for four months next preceding said term of court, else said case be
in default. Hugh Buchanan, J.S.C.C.
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LIBEL FOR DIVORCE
Georgia,
Carroll County Superior Court
April Term 1878
Carrie C. Gibbs vs.
Wm. G. Gibbs
It appearing to the Court by the return of the Sheriff that the
defendant does not reside in this county and it further appearing that he does not
reside in this state, it is therefore ordered by the court that said defendant appear
at the next term of this court and answer the complaint of the plaintiff and that
service of the petition and process in this case be made by publication of this
order once a month for four months next preceding the next term of this court and
that said case stand for trial at said term. This April 4, 1878. Hugh
Buchanan, J.S.C.C.
----
LOCAL News
Married at the residence of the
bride's father Mr. James A. Bass, on Sunday the 2nd inst., at 8 o'clock by
the Rev. Wm. Dimmick, Mr. James J. Juhan to Miss Lula Bass. Immediately
after the ceremony the groom and bride attended services at the M.E. church, when
at the close, they received the congratulations of their friends. To the newly wedded
pair, we extend our best wishes for their future welfare and happiness.
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From COUNTY LINE LODGE No. 159, F.A.M.
May 22, 1878
Through an Allwise
Providence, we are called upon to record the death of our beloved brother John W.
Richards, who departed this life on the 24th day of March 1878, aged 53 years, 2
months and 14 days. We feel that in his death the Lodge has lost one of its
most submissive and peaceable members, the community a valuable citizen, his family
a kind, affectionate husband and father. We greatly sympathize witht he widow and
orphans in their sad bereavement.
Resolved, that in token of our regard for
brother John W. Richards, we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, that this tribute of respect be published in The Carroll County
Times and that a copy be presented to his bereaved family.
Rev. W.L. Davenport
J.A. Wilson
H.M. Head
M.D. Watkins, Committee
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LOCAL News
One of the twin children of Mr. Wm. Beall of this place died last Tuesday and
was buried last Wednesday.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JUNE 14, 1878
BILLOW News
A gloom has been case over our community by the death of
our venerable neighbor and friend, Uncle Johnnie Arnold, whose illness we mentioned
previously. He died about 5 o'clock a.m. last Monday. His funeral was preached by
Rev. David Stripling at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the old camp ground before the interment
of the body. Uncle Johnnie was a highly respected citizen, a good neighbor and no
doubt a genuine, good man in every sense. He was quiet and unobtrusive in his way,
made but little noise in the world, but possessed a noble, honest heart. The
writer of this has known him for years and he has always found him the same sober,
honest, straight-forward man. Never knew or heard of his doing anything wrong,
but always found him industriously employed about his own business. He leaves
many relatives and a host of friends to weep, but is our prayer that we may all
meet in that land where all tears are wiped from our eyes. Selah.
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LOCAL News
Mr. Abraham S. Harris, an old citizen of Troup county
died at his residence in LaGrange last week. He had been a native of Troup county
since 1831 or 1832.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JUNE 21, 1878
LOCAL
News
Married, on the 12th of June at the residence of the bride's father,
Mr. George M.L. Spence of Kansas district to Miss Emma L. Rowe of the Sixth district,
the ceremony being performed by P.H. Chandler, N.P.
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IN MEMORY OF OLIVER
BARRON by
Mount Zion Baptist Church of Christ
While we as a church and
people are yet spared to live, we would not forget to notice the death of our much
esteemed brother Oliver Barron, who died at home,
Feb. 5th 1878. His suffering
was long and great, yet he bore it patiently and without a murmur. He has
lived a life that should be an example to all that are left behind to mourn his
loss. And when death made its appearance to him, he seemed not to fear it and was
heard in deep supplication and prayer to God in the last hour of his life and was
perfectly resigned to his Master's will which leaves the brightest evidence to us
that he now dwells in Heaven where God has prepared for all his people.
Now
while the family has lost one of its most affectionate sons and brothers, the church
one of its brightest jewels and the community one of its most gentle and promising
young men, be it resolved;
That we the Mt. Zion Bapatist church of
Christ, tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family hoping their loss is
his eternal gain.
Tis true that Oliver is gone Home,
And
dwells with angels round the throne;
There to enjoy that Heavenly land,
And
join in praises to the Lamb.
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LOCAL News
Mrs.
A.G. Fambrough who lives near The Rock, Upson County, spent several days in town
the first of the week on a visit to her daughter Mrs. G.A. Gardner.
The
husband of Mrs. F. was one of the early settlers of this county and was its representative
in the legislature when the county site was changed to this place. He moved away
soon afterwards and now lives in Upson county.
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MT. CARMEL News
Mrs. Laine, wife of John Laine, died at her home in Paulding county last week.
Mrs. Laine was a noble christian. She shouted the praise of God with her dying breath.
Disease, consumption.
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Mrs. Fanny Cruze, wife of Mr. Zach Cruze, died of
consumption in Paulding county recently. She was a lovely young lady, as all will
testify who knew her.
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SIMSVILLE News
One by one they continue to go.
Only a few days ago we were grieved at the loss of our old friend Eley Cochran,
and now on last Tuesday, we are called to mourn the death of Mr. Jas. Dobbs. For
some time Mr. Dobbs had been afflicted with a chronic disease which has kept him
very feeble for over a year.
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OBITUARY OF MRS. ELIZA W. CARSON
Mrs. Eliza W. Carson, wife of James W. Carson and eldest daughter of Jackson and
Sarah Neely, was born in Chester district, S.C. Aug. 3rd, 1813 and died at
her residence near Sand Hill, Carroll county, Georgia May 25th 1878.
At an early age she gave her heart to the Lord and her hand to the Methodist
church in the fellowship of which she lived a bright light till death had done its
work. She was strongly attached to that denomination, though an earnest friend
of all religious sects. She was a woman of marked character, firm and unswerving
in the discharge of duty. She attended strictly public worship, not only to her
own church but others, seeming to enjoy t e worship of God in any santuary.
Bro. Carson being a member of the Baptist church, she was a regular to attend his
meetings as he was himself. There was that unity of love and goodness existing in
these that should characterize all Christians.
Aunt Liza, as she was familarly
known, was sick only a few days. During that time many visited her. She constantly
expressed her willingness to depart and be with Jesus.
This excellent woman
in the severity of her sufferings trusted in God who impressed His image and sealed
it for the courts above. She died as she had lived, in the triumphs of christian
faith.
She leaves many relatives and friends to mourn her departure. To her
two grandsons that she almost idolized, and that have neither father nor mother
to care for them, remember your grandmother is gone, her admonitions and prayers
have ceased for you on this earth. But remember, oh, remember her last words,
her dying words, that she trusted in Jesus, "meet me in heaven."
Let these sentiments sink deep into your young hearts.
To her aged and afflicted
companion, be of good cheer. It won't be long till your toils will end and then
you will have the happy privilege of striking hands on the other shore with the
one you most love.
May God in his tenderness take the bereaved husband, children
and grandchildren beneath his special care and guidance. Wesleyan
Christian Advocate and Newnan Herald, please copy.
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BOWDON News
An old lady departed this life on last Saturday night by the name of Miss McElreath.
She was the widow Smith's aunt and had been living with her ever since she has been
keeping house. She has been a member of the P.M. church for many years.
She left the church militant to join the church triumphant. She was said to
be over one hundred years old. Never was married. She suffered greatly before she
died. She longed to see her change come and often prayed for it. Just before
she died she called over the name of her departed relations as though she saw them
or anticipated soon to be with them. Through she was a hundred years old when she
left these shores, she is gone where she will ever be in the bloom of youth.
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We learn that there was a difficulty in Bowdon last Monday evening,
which came very near resulting seriously. It seems that there was an old charge
of some kind against John Stogner Jr. and upon his coming into town last Monday
evening, the Marshall attempted to arrest him. Stogner drew his pistol and presented
it at the marshall. The marshall then summoned all present to help take Stogner
and the crowd gathered him and undertook to take his pistol from him. In the scuffle
the pistol went off, the ball passing through the under part of Thomas Smith's thumb
and through John Shelnutt's hat, grazing his head. Those are the facts as they come
to us.
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LOCAL News
Married, at the residence of the bride's
father by the Rev. J.M.D. Stallings, on the 10th inst., Mr. C.C. Stamps to
Miss S.C.B. Burnam. All of this county.
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Mr. McBride of Haralson
county, father of Murdock McBride, is dead.
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Mrs. Mary E. Cantrell,
wife of A.O. Cantrell of Fairburn died at Americus April 12th 1878.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JUNE 28, 1878
CUTTING AT TALLAPOOSA
A cutting scrape, we learn, occurred at Tallapoosa, Haralson county, one day
last week which may result seriously to one of the parties engaged. It seems
that an old feud existed betwen King McBride and a Mr. Stidham. The latter
being in Tallapoosa, the old matter was brought up from warm words; the parties
soon got to fighting in which knives were used pretty freely. McBride received
three cuts and Stidham some five or six before they were separated. Some of
the wounds of Stidham are considered quite serious and it is thought may result
in death.
McBride was in our town last Monday in attendance upon the U.S.
commissioner's court as a witness when deputy sheriff Hunt arrived here for the
purpose of
arresting him, owing to the serious condition of Stidham. We
heave heard that Stidham says that he did not cut McBride as he had no knife. That
McBride was cut, and that pretty badly, there can be no doubt, as he showed the
wounds to several parties while here.
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NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE LAMBERT
MURDER
We understand that Gallamore who was bound over in the Lambert murder
case in Haralson county has recently made a confession, in which he has implicated
two other parties besides the three bound over. The names of those parties are James
Rowe and J.W. Nunn, and both were arrested last week, the former in Rome and the
latter in Polk county. Rowe, we believe, lives in Haralson county and Nunn
in Polk. Nunn, since his arrest, has also made a confession, which comfirms
Gallamore.
According to the confession, one of the Chisolm's and Rowe did
the shooting. When they first shot Lambert they did not kill him and Chisolm ran
after him for the purpose of cutting his throat, but as Lambert was out running
him, he shot him again. Rowe and Nunn were carried to Buchanan last week to
stand their committal trial.
The Chisolms who were confined in the jail at
Cedartown have recently been removed to Atlanta as rumors were afloat of a conspiracy
to burn up the town in order to secure their rescue.
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Mr. Cyrus B.
York of Cobb county is dead.
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Dr. I.H. Roberson of Heard county who
has been in the Lunatic Asylum several months, returned home last week much improved
physically and mentally.
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OBITUARY OF NANCY N. COLMAN
Another
of our number has gone to her rest. Sister Nancy N. Colman fied very suddenly
at the residence of her father's, E.C. Earnest, in Carroll County,
Ga.,
March the 29th 1878. She would have been 58 years old the first day of April.
Sister Colman professed religion and joined the Methodist church very
young
and has ever been faithful to her trust in God. At twelve years old she was taken
with white swelling which made her a cripple for life. She was left a
widow
many years ago with two little children. She has known nothing but trouble and affliction
in life but in all of this she has never been known to
murmur or complain. She
was loved by all who knew her and envied by none. She leaves many friends to mourn
her loss and among them an aged father who is soon
to follow and join the company
of wife and children that has gone before. Sister C. has gone to her long
sought rest in the sweet by and by. May all her
relatives imitate her virtues
and meet her in heaven.
She is safe in Jesus' arms and blest,
WIth Jesus'
smiles and care,
Sheltered from every chilling blast,
Nothing can harm here
there.
J.M. McCalmon, Pastor
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BOWDON News
J.H. Word, Esq.,
solemnized the rites of matrimony between Thomas Osborn and Miss Mary F. Holdrige
last Sunday morning before breakfast. All of Bowdon.
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