Calhoun County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for SEPT 1879 September 1879 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: C Gravelle tealtree@comcast.net September 12, 2006, 5:28 pm The Jacksonville Republican September 1879 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE JACKSONVILLE REPUBLICAN", Jacksonville, Calhoun County, Alabama for SEPTEMBER 1879 NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, September 6, 1879 Gen. J.B. Hood, who once commanded the Army of Tennessee, and his wife and one daughter have died in New Orleans with yellow fever within two weeks. Other children of the family are also sick with the fever. --- STATE OF ALABAMA, CALHOUN COUNTY Probate Court, Special Term, Sept. 3, 1879 This day came Francis M. Hight and filed in court a paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Ellen M. Lloyd, deceased, and at the same time filed his petition in writing, under oath, asking for an order of court admitting said paper to probate and record as the Last Will and Testament of the said Ellen M. Lloyd deceased. It is ordered by the court that the 29th day of September 1879 be appointed a day on which to hear and determine upon said petition and for the probating of said Will, and that notice thereof be given to the non-resident devisees under said Will, viz: George W. Lloyd who resides in New Orleans, La. John B. Rees who resides at Cave Springs, Ga. Ellen W. Warren who resides in the State of Georgia, post office unknown Sarah Walker, post office, Dalton, Ga. Anna Edgar Hight, post office at Cave Springs, Ga.; Notice to be given by publication in the Jacksonville Republican, a newspaper published in said county, for three successive weeks prior to said day as a notice to said non-resident devisees, as well as all other persons concerned, to be and appear at a Special Term of said Court to be holden at the court house of said county on the 29th day of September 1879, and defend against said petition if they think proper. L.W. Cannon, Judge of Probate --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, September 13, 1879 OBITUARY of John McElrath Died, of dropsey, John McElrath, Sept. 4th, after a long and lingering illness. He was born in Spartanburg, S.C., Nov. 25,1814, moved to Calhoun county in December 1845, where he has lived ever since. In his early years he joined the Presbyterian church at Nazarath, S.C. Many have been the toils and trials of his life in Alabama, but at last he died in peace with his God and all mankind. His last words were "They are wanting me." He was a kind and loving father, ever ready to take upon himself the toils and care of his children. There is no doubt of his triumph in death. Kind friends were with him during his sickness. They never forsook him until the last. A thousand thanks are not sufficient to express the feelings of his family towards the kind hearted neighbor who came and remained with him day and night. J. --- HOMESTEAD NOTICE U.S. Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. Sept. 9, 1879 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and secure final entry thereof at the expiration of thirty days from the date of this notice, viz: William E. Williams, Homestead Entry No. 5787 for the Lot No. 25, S. 31 T 12 South, R. 12 East and names the following witnesses, viz: Augusta Williams and Nealy Williams of Cleburne county. Pelham J. Anderson, Register. --- HOMESTEAD NOTICE U.S. Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. Sept. 8, 1879 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of her intention to make final proof in support of her claim and secure final entry thereof at the expiration of thirty days from the date of this notice, viz: Nancy Knighton, Homestead Entry No.6061 for the S.W. qr of SW qr of S. 29, T. 12 South, R. 12 East and names the following as her witnesses, viz: William E. Williams and Gardner Wheeler of Cleburne county. Pelham J. Anderson, Register. --- LOCAL News Some days ago the citizens of Jacksonville presented Mr. Norman Webb, the popular Superintendant of the Selma, Rose & Dalton R.R., an elegant gold headed cane with suitable inscription, as a token of their appreciation of him as an official and their regard for him as a man. The particular circumstance which gave rise to the presentation was Supt. Webb's walk from one end of his line of Road to the other, in order to assure himself personally that the Road was in safe condition for travel and the section masters were performing their duties conscienously. John M. Caldwell, Esq. was selected to deliver the cane to Mr. Webb and went to Selma for that purpose but failed to find him. Returning he met him on a down train which he boarded and there, in the presence of the passengers and railroad officials, the presentation took place. Mr. Webb was completely taken by surprise but responded very handsomely to the short complimentary address of Mr. Caldwell. Altogether it was a very pleasant affair. --- Mrs. Bellamy of this place, now living in Atlanta, has recently suffered a serious of distressing domestic afflictions. One day she learned of the death of her father; the next day a niece to whom she was much attached died, and the next day, an idolized son Frank passed from earth. The friends here of the unfortunate lady deeply sympathize with her in her sad affliction. ---- NEW COTTON GIN A.O. Stewart takes pleasure in informing his old customers that he has a new cotton gin and steam power to run it at his mills and is prepared to do better work this year than at any time previous. He will give it his personal supervision and will guarantee satisfaction. --- LADIGA LOCAL News Uncle Jimmie Glover died on the 28th unt. and was buried with Masonic honors. --- Uncle Billy Carrol says there will be no frost of much importance until the 26th of October. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, September 20, 1879 NARROW ESCAPE Montgomery, Sept. 12th A man named Bailes was sentenced to hang at Athens, Ala., today but the case was appealed to the Supreme Court at the next term and the sentence suspended. Bailes murdered his wife and lynch law was prevented with dififculty when he was first arrested. About three thousand people assembled at noon today, broke into jail, took Bailes a half mile from town for the purpose of hanging him, but not a man would tie the knot. The Sheriff then jumped into a wagon, pistol in hand and drove back with Boiles and lodged him in jail. The crowd dispersed. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Turney, mother of Mrs. G.C. Ellis and sister of Dr. Francis and Mrs. Woodward of this place died a few days ago at her home in Tennessee. We extend our sympathy to her daughter and other relatives in this sad affliction. --- Monday, the sad intelligence was received by telegraph that Mrs. Dean of Ashville, mother of the Messrs. Dean of the firm of Row. Dean and Co. of this place had suddenly died. The three sons left for Ashville the same day the sad news of their bereavement reached them, carrying with them the heartfelt sympathy of our entire community. --- Married, at the residence of the bride's father by Rev. Mr. Walker, Miss Anna Douglas to Mr. William Farmer. We acknowledge the reception of a beautiful cake artistically and elegantly trimmed with lovely flowers. May unalloyed happiness crown the circling hours of their future pilgrimage together and may the handsome and noble young Farmer tenderly cherish this beautiful flower, which he has transplanted to bloom in the garden of his heart. --- We are glad to state that Mr. G.B. Douthit is now considered entirely out of danger and is rapidly convalescing. He had a tough time of it and more than once his life was despaired of, but thanks to the skillful medical treatment and his good constitution he has come through safely much to the joy of his friends. --- A dreadful disease is raging in portions of Georgia. It specially attacks young men, the aged seemingly being exempt from it. The tongue of the patient swells, turns back and exudes bloody water. In a few hours the man is dead and the body presents a spotted appearance. It is by far more fatal than the yellow fever and defies the skill of physicians. One doctor had twenty cases and did not save one. --- LOCAL NEWS FROM THE OXFORD RECORD Judge J.A. Williams, probate judge of Clay county, died lately of remittent fever. --- Mr. R.R. Ledbetter is building a new livery stable and Mr. J.M. Yateman is building a large carriage, wagon and blacksmith shop in Cross Plains. --- ALABAMA News We regret to learn of the sudden death of Mr. Thomas Sparks, who departed this life on Wednesday at Greensport, Ala., of a congestive chill. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, September 27, 1879 CLEBURNE COUNTY VISIT We had the pleasure of attending Cleburne Court two days of last week. Judge Henderson presided, Judge Whitlock having exchanged with him... We found Edwardsville much improved, several new houses having gone up since our last visit, among them the fine hotel of Mr. I.D. Hogan. The hotel is one of the largest and most comfortably furnished in the state outside of our largest cities, and the table as good as any hotel we ever stopped at. Mr. Hogan and his kind family spare no pains to make their guests comfortable and altogether it is a good place to stop at. --- HOMESTEAD NOTICE U.S. Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. Sept 27, 1879 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of intention to make final proof in support of their claim and secure final entry thereof at the expiration of thirty days of the date of this notice, viz: Tabitha Harris, widow of Harvey Harris, Homestead Entry No. 6175, for the fraction L of S 18, T 24 South, R6 East and names the following as witnesses, viz: Osro Brown and Henry E. Harris of Calhoun county. Pelham J. Anderson, Register. --- HOMESTEAD NOTICE U.S. Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. Sept 27, 1879 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of intention to make final proof in support of his claim and secure final entry thereof at the expiration of thirty days of the date of this notice, viz: Wyatt W. Cammeron, Homestead entry No. 5333 for the E half of SE qr and SE qr of NE qr of S 23, T 13 South, R 11 East and names the following as his witnesses, viz: Wilson P. Howell and Andrew J. Huckabee of Cleburne county. Pelham J. Anderson, Register. --- HOMESTEAD NOTICE U.S. Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. Sept. 27, 1879 Notice is hereby given that the following names settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and secure final entry thereof at the expiration of thirty days of the date of this notice, viz: Wm. G. Knott, Homestead Entry No. 5381, for the NW qr of S 8, T 13 South, R 12 East and names the following as his witnesses, viz: Matthew Martin and Matthew J. Martin of Cleburne county. P.J. Anderson, Register --- STATE OF ALABAMA, CALHOUN County Probate Court Special Term Sept. 26, 1879 This day came W.A. Scarbrough, administrator with the Will annexed of the estate of Charles M. Martin, deceaed, and filed his peetition in writing and under oath, praying an order of sale of certain lands described therein and belonging to said estate for the purpose of paying just debts of said deceaed and also for division among the heirs at law of said deceased. It is ordered that the 6th day of November 1879 be appointed a day on which to hear and determine upon said petition and that notice thereof be given to: Charles M. Martin who resides at Cliftonville, State of Mississippi Emma V. Cunningham, wife of H.C. Cunningam who resides at Cliftonville, State of Mississippi Fannie Andrews, wife of W.M. Andrews who resides at Jacksonville, State of Texas; who are the heirs at law of said deceased, notice to be given by publication in the Jacksonville Republican, a newspaper published in said county, for three successive weeks, prior to said day as a notice to said non-resident heirs-at-law as well as all other persons concerned, to be and appear at Special Term of said court to be holden at the Court House of said county on the 6th day of November 1879, and defend against said petition if they think proper. L.W. Cannon, Judge of Probate --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/calhoun/newspapers/newspape1095gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 12.8 Kb