Calhoun County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for NOV and DEC 1880 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 16, 2006, 11:01 pm The Jacksonville Republican 1880 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE JACKSONVILLE REPUBLICAN", Jacksonville, Calhoun County, Alabama for NOVEMBER 1880 and DECEMBER 1880 NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, November 6, 1880 STATE OF ALABAMA, Calhoun County Probate Court, Special Term, Oct. 30, 1880 This day came Ed Camp, guardian of Hulda Burns, John A. Burns, Paralee Burns, Wesley Burns and Henry Burns, minor heirs of Wesley Burns, deceased who was a son of Hulda Burns, deceased, and files in this Court his petition in writing under oath, praying an order of sale of certain lands therein described and belonging to the estate of the said Hulda Burns, deceased so that said minors may receive their distributive share of said lands, described therein, containing 200 acres in Calhoun county, Alabama. It is ordered that the 29th day of Nov. 1880 be appointed a day on which to hear and determine upon said petition and that notice thereof be given to: Lucinda Pearson of Polk county, Ga; a non resident heir at law of said Hulda Burns, deceased, 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 heir ; as well as all others interested, 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 Nov. 1880, and defend against said petition if they think proper. A. Woods, Judge of Probate ----- STATE OF ALABAMA, Calhoun County Chancery Court at Jacksonville, Ala. Nov. 3, 1880 Henry Black vs. Amanda Black In this cause it is made to appear to the Register by affidavit of John M. Caldwell, one of complaintant's solicitors in this cause that the said Amanda Black is a non-resident of this state and that she resides in or near Pittsburg, Tennessee and further, that the said defendant is over the age of twenty-one years. It is therefore ordered by the Register that publication be made in the Jacksonville Republican, a newspaper published in the town of Jacksonville, Ala., for four consecutive weeks requiring her, the said Amanda Black, to answer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by Monday the 27th day of Dec. 1880 or within thirty days thereafter, a decree pro confesso may be taken against her, the said Amanda Black. Done at this office 3rd Nov. 1880. Wm. M. Hames, Register, Chancery Court. --- STATE OF ALABAMA, Calhoun County Chancery Court at Jacksonville, Ala. Nov. 3, 1880 Geo. Claffin vs. Kate Claffin In this cause it is made to appear to the Register by affidavit of John M. Caldwell, one of the solicitors of complaintant in this cause that the said Kate Claffin is a non-resident of this state and that she resides in the state of Tennessee, post office unknown, and further states that the said defendant is over the age of twenty-one years. It is therefore ordreed by the Register that publication be made in the Jacksonville Republican, a newspaper published in the town of Jacksonville, Ala., for four consecutive weeks, requiring the said Kate Claffin to answer or demur to the bill in this cause by Monday the 27th day of Dec. 1880, or within thirty days thereafter a decree pro confesso may be taken against her, the said Kate Claffin. Done at office, 3rd day of Nov. 1880. Wm. M. Hames, Register. --- LOCAL News Mr. P.B. Moreland, an old citizen of this county who a few months ago moved to Hickory Flat, Miss., is back on a visit to his Calhoun friends. He is well pleased with his new home. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, November 13, 1880 STATE OF ALABAMA, Calhoun County Probate Court, Special Term, Nov. 6, 1880 This day came W.B. Green, executor of the estate of Eliza A. Prater, deceased and filed in court his account and vouchers for a final settlement of his executorship. It is therefore ordered by the court that the 6th day of Dec. 1880 be appointed a day on which to examine and pass upon said account and make said settlement, and that notice thereof be given in the Jacksonville Republican, a newspaper published in said county, for three weeks prior to day, as a notice to: Richard W. Prater at Farmersville, Texas Evelena E. Mann of Calhoun county, Ala. Mrs. L.A. Green of Calhoun county, Ala.; and all other persons interested, to be and appear at my office in Jacksonville, county of Calhoun, Ala., on said 6th Dec. 1880 and contest said settlement if they think proper. A. Woods, Judge of Probate --- LOCAL News Mrs. Emma Morris of N.C., sister of Wm. H. and Joe Forney, is visiting her relatives and old friends of this place. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, November 20, 1880 LOCAL News We regret to learn that Mrs. W.J. Borden, a most estimable lady of our place, is lying quite ill. --- Married on the 18th inst. by W.C. Crow, Justice of the Peace, Wiliam McGinnis and Miss Molle Brittain, all of this place. We extend our congratulations to the happy couple. May their brightest hopes and expectations be realized. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, DECEMBER 4, 1880 LOCAL News Married, at Whites Station near Memphis Tenn. on Thursday the _?_ of November, by the Rev. Mr. Rowan, W.F. Privett to Miss Octavia Harvy. We congratulate our young friend and hope that his married life may be one of happiness and joy and though unaquainted with his fair bride, we assure her that the choice was made from one of Calhoun's noblest boys. --- On last Friday night at most dreadful murder was committed out at Green Weaver's residence, a negro renter on the Forney place, two miles from town. The circumstances were these: Green gave a ball and the negroes from many miles around gathered to have a real country frolic. During the evening as they were forming for a dance on the floor, two negroes became involved in a quarrel as to right of places. This was for a time quieted but was renewed in the yard by others and terminated in the death of John Rutledge. He was a most estimable negro and had not participated in the affray. Three of the negroes were arrested and brought to town where a preliminary investigation was held. Joe Matthews, Bob Matthews and Will McClellen were charged with the murder. The greater portion of the week was consumed with the investigation. The defendants were represented by Caldwell, Hames and Woodward, the State by Solicitor Martin. After a long stubborn fight on each side, Bob Matthews was released, Will McClellen admitted to bail and Joe Matthews commited for trial. The evidence showed that Rutledge had in no way participated in the quarrel and it is a matter of conjecture as why he was the one singled out as the doomed man. We can say nothing of the guilt or innocence of the parties charged and give only the result of the preliminary investigation as stated above. --- CROSS PLAINS News Items We had a very sudden death here, old Mother Keith on Thursday last, the particulars of which you have doubless heard before now. (No, we have heard nothing. Editor of the Republican.) --- FOR SALE - - 25 horse power Steam Saw Mill, in good working order located in a good break of timber in one mile of this place. Apply to W.A. Camp & Son, Jacksonville, Ala. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, December 11, 1880 STATE OF ALABAMA, Calhoun County Probate Court, Special Term, Dec. 8, 1880 This day came G.B. Douthit and Ellen Sisson, Administratrix of the estate of C.B. Sisson, deceased and filed their account and vouchers for a final settlement of said estate. Thereupon it is ordered by the court that the 31st day of January 1881 be set as the day and time for making said settlement and that notice 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 all persons concerned, to be an appear at my office on said 31st day of January 1881 and contest said settlement if they think proper. A. Woods, Judge of Probate --- NOTICE On the first Monday in December next, I will sell to the highest bidder on the premises all the property belonging to the estate of Mary F. Landers, deceased. Personal Property - - - One cow and yearling, six head of hogs, household and kitchen furniture, blacksmith tools, one wagon and buggy. Real Estate - - - Two hundred and forty acres of land lying on Ohatchee Creek, eleven miles northwest of Jacksonville, Ala. This Nov. 23, 1880. James P. Landers, Agent for the heirs. ----- FOR SALE - - - 226 acres of well improved land, one and a half miles west of Anniston factory. Apply to N.B. Spradley, Anniston, Ala. ----- LOCAL News Died on the 2nd inst. at the residence of his father on Cane Creek, Tillman B. Smith, in the 21st year of his life. Mr. Smith was a young man of exemplary christian character and deportment and bore his last illness with fortitude and resignation, to the will of "Him who doeth all things well." He illustrated in his life how a christian should live and should die. HIs worthy parents and family have our sincere sympathy in this, their sad bereavement. --- CROSS PLAINS News Items Young Mr. McKey this morning, while walking on the railroad from Mr. Savage's Gin, slipped and fell across one of the cross ties and is tonight in apparently a dying condition. This morning, the 7th, young McKey is still living but with no hopes of his recovery. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, December 18, 1880 STATE OF ALABAMA, Calhoun County Probate Court, Special Term, Dec. 16, 1880 This day came A.J. Cross, executor of the estate of Wm. D. Cross, deceased, and filed in Court his account, and vouchers for final settlement of his Executorship of said estate. It is therefore ordered that the 10th day of Jan. 1881 be appointed a day upon which to examine, audit and pass upon said acount and make said settlement, and that notice thereof be given for three successive weeks in the Jacksonville Republican, a newspaper published in said county, prior to said day, as a notice to all persons interested in said settlement to be and appear in my office at Jacksonville, Calhoun county, Ala., on said 10th day of Jan. 1881 and contest said settlement if they think proper. This 16th day of Dec. 1880. A. Woods, Judge of Probate ----- DIED, December 4, 1880, after a protracted and painful illness, Emma, wife of W.J. Borden. Deceased had lived here since her husband took charge of Calhoun College some years ago, and during that time, though little given to society and devoted to the seclusion of the home, she had made many warm friends who will deeply mourn her loss and carry with them to their graves the memory of her many virtues. She was a devoted christian woman, a loyal, loving wife, and a fine and tender mother. What higher tribute can be paid her? She faithfully filled the obligations her life imposed upon her. She answered fully God's requirements in the sphere of her duty. And she has her reward. Through the gloom and shadows surrounding this present dispensation of His providence, her sorrowing friends, with an eye of faith, can easily pierce and behold, in the beautiful Beyond, a scene full of richest compensation for all their anguish here. Yes, she is happier than the happiest mortal that ever lived on earth, and this assured truth founded her life, and grounded on God's promises to His children, will carry healing to the wounded hearts of those who loved her. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/calhoun/newspapers/newspape1111gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 12.1 Kb