Calhoun County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for JULY 1880 July 1880 ************************************************ 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 15, 2006, 2:28 pm The Jacksonville Republican July 1880 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE JACKSONVILLE REPUBLICAN", Jacksonville, Calhoun County, Alabama for JULY 1880 NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, July 3, 1880 LOCAL News We regret to announce that Katie, infant daughter of Maj. B.C. Wyly, died in town on last Tuesday, aged 20 months. --- We are glad to say that our esteemed townsman, Maj. Fullenwider, is gradually recovering from a serious spell of sickness. --- A SAD ACCIDENT - - - One of the saddest accidents, which resulted in the death of a good woman we have ever been called upon to report, occurred near this place Saturday last. A little boy of George White was playing with a gun which was thought not to be loaded. His mother was in the yard approaching the door in which the little fellow sat, when he snapped it. The charge exploded and the entire contents were received by the lady in her breast and head, killing her almost instantly. The little boy, who was devoted to his mother, has been in a distressing mental condition every since the occurrence. The lady was buried here Sunday. Mrs. White was a truly pious and unassuming woman, a faithful wife and devoted mother and her tragic death has threw a gloom over our entire community. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, July 17, 1880 IN MEMORIAM OF MRS. MARY ANN ENGLAND Mrs. Mary Ann England was born April 16, 1818 and died at her home in this county near Sulphur Springs, June 14, 1880. She was a widow of James England who died here in the same house eighteen years ago. She left four children behind, three sons and one daughter. She was a devoted member of the Missionary Baptist church for over forty years. She led an exemplary christian life, faithfully performing her duties as wife, mother, neighbor and friend, generous to all around. Hers was the hands extended to the poor and needy. Sympathizing and tender, her heart was always open to the cries and distressed and through all her life she never wronged a fellow creature, but adhered with innocent faith to the words of Jesus and his teachings. We can scarcely realize that she has left us. Her death has left in many hearts a void that none can fill. Though she has gone to the city above, she dwells in our hearts. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." A Friend. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, July 24, 1880 IN MEMORIAM OF DR. ATCHISON PELHAM Dr. Atchison Pelham who died at his home in Alexandria, Alabama upon the 7th day of July 1880 was born in Mason Co. Ky., Nov. 1797 and removed to North Carolina when twelve years of age; was a graduate of Chapel Hill and also of the Lexington, Ky. and Philadelphia Medical College. He was married in 1822 to Miss Martha McGhee of N.C. and came to Alabama in 1837 since which time he has quietly pursued the profession of his choice, winning, in his own worthy but unobtrusive way, an eminent place among the physicians of our county and endearing himself to the hearts of those around him, by his christian benevolence and unostentatious charity. Dr. Pelham possessed a broad, comprehensive, commanding intellect and habits of untiring industry, which enabled him to assume a most honorable rank among the members of his profession. He was uniformly gentle, genial and courteous in al the relations of private life; dignified and manly in his public walk, of decided convictions upon all questions, and most courageous in supporting and defending them. He was for twenty- four years a member of the Presbyterian church and died in the faith, trusting to Jesus as he turned away from his sorrowing children and the scenes of duty, and walked down into the shadows of the dark valley. Those who were brought into close and intimate association with him, best appreciated his sterling attributes, his simplicity, his honesty, his consistent political views, his earnest love for his country, his nobleness of endeavor and the many christian virtues that embellished his character. After a long and useful life, surviving two or three generations, a good man has passed tranquilly away. The book of his life is closed, well written and full of the record of kind words and gentle deeds. Emotions of sorrow will arise not soley in the hearts of those who knew and loved the subject of this tribute, but wherever it is known that he was the honored sire of the illustrious and immortal John Pelham, the patriots tear of sympathy will mingle with that of friendship's grief. J.M.C. --- LOCAL News Last Thursday evening about 6 o'clock, Mr. Callahan, our efficient Harness dealer, drove into town with a fair young bride at his side. It was Miss Ella McGinnis. A long, prosperous and happy life to them. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, July 31, 1880 TRIBUTE OF RESPECT IN THE DEATH OF ELI M. WRIGHT To the Worshipful Master Wardens and Brethrens of Ragan Lodge No. 341, Davisville, Calhoun County, Alaama Whereas God in his wisdom has removed by death our beloved brother Eli M. Wright; Resolved; That we bow in humble submission to his will, knowing that he doeth all things well. Resolved; that in this sad dispensation this Lodge has lost a good member, the church an active member, his family a faithful and affectionate son and husband, the community a valuable citizen. Resolved; that we hereby tender our sympathies to his family and friends, and trust that our loss is his eternal gain. Resolved; that a copy of these resolutions be handed his wife and that a copy of the same be spread upon our minutes. Resolved; that a copy be presented to the Editor of the Jacksonville Republican with the request that he publish the name. J.F.M. Davis W.E. Bowling John A. Scott; Committee, July 22, 1880 ---- LOCAL News With pain we notice the death of Mr. Jas. B. Hudson in Birmingham on the 25th inst. He was raised here and many who read this will drop a silent tear as they think of boyhood days. To his bereaved relatives we extend our heartfelt sympathy. --- NOTICE Humphrey P. Whiteside, late a member of Crozier Lodge No. 78, was on the 20th day of May 1880 expelled from all the privileges of Masonry for immoral and unmasonic conduct. White Plains, Ala., July 23, 1880. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/calhoun/newspapers/newspape1105gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 6.8 Kb