Calhoun County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for JULY, AUG., SEPT., OCT. 1883 1883 ************************************************ 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 25, 2006, 11:47 pm The Jacksonville Republican 1883 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM " THE JACKSONVILLE REPUBLICAN", Jacksonville, Calhoun County, Alabama for JULY 1883, AUGUST 1883, SEPTEMBER 1883, OCTOBER 1883 NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, JULY 14, 1883 LOCAL News Mrs. John Journey of Rome, Ga., is visiting her sister Mrs. Adams of this place. --- Mrs. Jno. Cave, nee Miss Annie Lester, of Atlanta, is visiting relatives in this place. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, JULY 21, 1883 LOCAL News It most deeply pains us to have to announce the death of George Wyly, son of Jno. M. and Amelia Wyly of this place. He died in Montgomery of the fever on Thursday. His death causes universal sorrow here. He was a very bright boy and much beloved by all who knew him. --- Mrs. Cobb, mother of Mrs. David Watkins of this place, died at Birmingham recently and was buried here on Sunday last. --- Mrs. Catherine Aderholt, wife of Jacob Aderholt, formerly of this place, died at Springville, St. Clair county, Monday last and was buried here Tuesday last. (note from transcriber: surname is spelled Aderhold in the obituary below) --- IN MEMORIAM OF MRS. CATHERINE ANN ADERHOLD On Tuesday last in the cemetery at this place, by life- long friends and loving hands, the mortal remains of Mrs. Catherine Ann Aderhold were entombed for rest, in a sleep that shall know no waking till the resurrection morn. Mrs. Aderhold was born in Fayetteville, N.C. on the 6th day of Oct. 1819 and died in Springville, Ala., on the 15th inst., in the sixty-fourth year of her age. She came with her father's family from her native state and about the year 1840 was married to Jacob Aderhold, then a citizen of Jacksonville, Ala., where she lived for many long years in a happy wedded life, till death invaded the home circle and robbed her of the companionship of a devoted husband. Her whole life was a beautiful illustration of true womanhood. She was an affectionate daughter, a loving, trusting and confiding wife, an anxious, watchful, tender and sympathizing mother, a genial, warm hearted, generous friend; but above all, a bright, cheerful and exemplary christian. During her long residence here she was a worthy member of the Presbyterian church and while sojourning with her children at Birmingham and Springville, she associated herself with the church of her choice by joining the congregation, respectively, in those places. Her last moments, like her whole life had been, were full of calm resignations and christian faith. Old time friends, and younger people of the village, who remembered the many virtues of this good woman stood with tearful eyes and mournful hearts beside the new made grave; but how utterly full of woe were the minds and hearts of the surviving children who gazed for the last time on "Mother". To such there is but one consolation; the night will soon pass and the morning will bring with it the renewal of light and life and a mother's love. C. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, JULY 28, 1883 LOCAL News We regret to report the death of Elisha McClelen of Alexandria valley. He was one of the first settlers of this county and died at a ripe old age, enjoying to the day of his death the confidence and respect of his fellow citizens. He was twice elected tax collector of this county and did his work effectually and remarkably well. --- NEWSPAPER issue of Saturday, AUGUST 4, 1883 ALABAMA News Col. McEldery, one of the oldest citizens of Talladega county is dead. --- Samuel Pollock, a prominent member of the firm of Pollock and Co. of Montgomery, was drowned at Long Branch while bathing. He swam out too far to sea and was caught in a strong eddy. ---- LOCAL News Mr. Oscar Camp with a force of workmen, has fixed the reservoir so that it will hold water and the cry of fire would now not have the terror for our people that it would have had, if this neccesary work had not been done. There is a public spirit now existing in Jacksonville that is very gratifying. --- A negro boy, while bathing last week on one of the creeks near here, got beyond his depth and would have drowned but for the heroic conduct of Peter Hammond, a white lad, who witnessed the struggles of the negro. He unhesitatingly sprang into the water and brought the drowning boy to shore at the risk of his own life. We commend the incident to the special attention of the fanatics of the North who suppose the people of the South incapable of kindness to a negro. ---- FLOWERY YARD News Mr. Robt. Hearns and family are visiting Mrs. Rosa Broyles. --- Mrs. Jack Douthit of Gadsden is visiting relatives in this county. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, AUGUST 11, 1883 LOCAL News Mr. M. Menko of Atlanta, father of Mr. Julius Menko of Germania, this county, met with a serious accident which resulted in his death August 1st, after several days of intense suffering. In answer to a telegram, Mr. J. Menko reached his father before his death, but the parent was unconscious and never recognized him. He was much respected in Atlanta where he has been long a prominent business man. Some months ago he paid this section of the country a visit and won many friends by his frank and friendly manners. The Constitution of late date has this to say of his funeral: " The remains of Mr. Menko were interred in Oakland cemetery yesterday. The funeral procession was a large one, indicating the many friends Mr. Menko won during his life. The Masonic fraternity conducted the exercises. The procession moved to the cemetery at 4 o'clock and nearly every clothier in Atlanta was in it. Every clothing house in the city indicated their respect for the deceased by closing their stores during that time." ---- RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT ON THE DEATH OF W. ANDERSON Anniston Lodge No. 91., I.O.G.T., Aug. 4, 1883 Whereas it has pleased Almighty God in HIs wisdom to remove from our midst our beloved Bro. W. Anderson, be it resolved; That in his death we mourn the loss of one whose devotion to the cause of Temperance was conspicuous. Resolved; that his memory is dear to us and that we will ever cherish the name of W. Anderson as an earnest worker in the cause of Temperance, as an upright citizen and a friend that could be trusted. Resolved; that a page of our journal be dedicated to his memory on which shall be inscribed his name and day of his birth and death. Resolved; that a copy of these resolutions be presented to the widow of the deceased brother and a copy sent to the Jacksonville Republican with a request to publish same. J.V. Watkins Wm. Lambert J.M. Waters, Committee ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, AUGUST 18, 1883 DEATH OF MR. MARTIN MENKO Mr. Martin Menko died last night at 4:45 o'clock at his residence in this city, 62 West Peters street from injuries received last week. Just one week ago today Mr. Menko was in good health. On Wednesday he ordered his boy to bring his horse and buggy into his yard. When Mr. Menko started to get into the buggy to drive to town to his place of business he noticed that the boy had neglected to put the bit into the horse's mouth. Mr. Menko essayed to correct the boy's work but when he took the bride from the horse's head, the animal started to run. Mr. Menko was knocked down and seriously injured. He was carried into his residence and physicians hurriedly summoned. Everything was done for him, but his death occurred last night. Mr. Menko was well known in Atlanta. He came here in 1865 and entered the mercantile business. He made a wide circle of acquaintances and the annoucement of his death will be read with sorrow by many. Mr. Menko was sixty years of age. He leaves and wife and six children. The Atlanta Constitution ---- OBITUARY OF ELISHA McCLELEN Died, July 24, 1883 at his home near Alexandria, Alabama, Elisha McClelen, who had reached the ripe old age of 79 years, 1 month and 29 days. Up to a few days before his death he possessed mental and physical vigor to a remarkable degree for one of his age, having been able to perform manual labor one week previous to his burial and only four days before his death his intellect remained unclouded when he gave the sweet assurances of his acceptance with Christ. While expressing the deepest repentence, such as only a christian can feel, for his sins, he looked foward with faith and hope to a home in heaven and spoke with rapture of soon being able to meet in glory his son and daughter who died, the former five years and the latter two years since. He was born in Georgia, May 25, 1804, removed to Tennessee when quite a youth, thence came to Alabama in 1835, being one of the first settlers of this county. December 13, 1855 he was married to Miss Nancy G. Vandiver who survives him with six children. He professed religion in early manhood and united with the Baptist church and at his death was in full fellowship and communion with the church of his choice. During a long life he made the bible his almost daily study, and was consquently well versed in scripture, which he often quoted and which was to him a delightful theme for conversation. Mr. McClelen was not without his faults but in this world of sin and trouble where will we find a perfect man? Being open and frank in all is deeds, his frailties and foibles manifested themselves more frequently than if he had been of a more clandestine or dissembling nature, but no one ever repented more sincerely than he, when he felt he had done wrong. He was a kind, indulgent husband and father, a good provider for his family and an honest man. He was twice elected Tax Collector for Calhoun county and his eminent success in performing the duties incumbent upon the office has become proverbial in the county. He possessed many noble qualities that were fully appreciated by his friends and neighbors as was evidenced from the large and mournful concourse that attended his burial. His family has the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances. "The pains of death are past, Labor and sorrow cease, And life's long warfare closed at last, His soul is found in peace." ---- ALEXANDRIA News Mr. H.C. Woodruff left for his home in Rome last Monday. He had been visiting relatives in Alexandria for the past three weeks and while here made many friends. --- Miss Maggie Linder is visiting her sister Mrs. A.J. Douthit of Gadsden. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, SEPTEMBER 1, 1883 LOCAL News Mrs. Watt. Privett of Memphis, Tenn., accompanied by her niece Miss Minnie Brooks, are visiting relatives here. --- On Sunday, quite a novel marriage occurred in Jacksonville. Mr. Andrew J. Berry of DeKalb county and Miss Fannie A. McClelen of this county, drove up in front of the court house in a buggy and were there quickly married by Hon. A. Woods, Judge of Probate. The couple sat in the buggy during the ceremony and Judge Woods sat on the balcony of the Court House. The ceremony occupied but a few minutes and yet a considerable crowd gathered about the spot before it was finished. Amid the congratulations of the spectators, the happy couple, at the conclusion of the ceremony, returned to Alexandria valley from whence the fortunate groom had brought his lovely bride. ---- STATE OF ALABAMA, Calhoun County Probate Court, Special Term, Aug. 27, 1883 This day came Wiley Carpenter, one of the administrators of the estate of Lawson Carpenter, deceased, and filed in court his application in writing and under oath, praying the court to grant an order for the sale of the land and town lot of said estate, for the purpose of distribution among those entitled thereto under the statues of Alabama; also one half undivided interest in a certain frame store house and lot on east side of public square in Jacksonville, all lying and situated in Calhoun county, Ala. It is therefore ordered by the court that the 6th day of Oct. 1883 is hereby appointed the day to hear and determine upon said application, and that notice thereof be given by publication for three successive weeks in the Jacksonville Republican, a newspaper published in said county, as a notice to: Sarah A. Hollingsworth and her husband Benton Hollingsworth, non-residents residing in Rusk county, Texas, post office Overton, Texas; and to all other persons interested, to be and appear at my office in Jacksonville, Ala., on said 6th day of Oct. 1883 and contest said application, if they think proper. A. Woods, Judge of Probate ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, SEPTEMBER 8, 1883 LOCAL News A telegram was received here Saturday last announcing the death of Wm. Clark, son of Nathan Clark of this county. He was Marshall of the town of Jacksonville, Texas and was shot in the discharge of his duty. We have no particulars of the killing. Mr. Clark moved to Texas directly after the War from this county. --- News has reached here of the serious sickness of Mr. George Crow who some months ago went from this place to Texas. --- The Anniston Hot Blast has found a man in Cleburne county who is actually one hundred and fifteen years of age. This fact was attested to by papers in his possession. (name not given.) --- Mr. Julius Menko will make his future home in Atlanta. We regret to give up a good citizen as Mr. Menke. May success attend him. --- Mr. Ben Broyes and family with Miss Lizzie Broyles of this county leave for their Texas home next week, after spending some time with relatives in this county. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, SEPTEMBER 15, 1883 This is the current list of Calhoun county, Ala., newspapers: The Jacksonville Republican The Oxford News The Cross Plains Post The Anniston Hot Blast The Oxanna Tribune ---- LOCAL News Gen. Harrison, an old and valuable citizen of Oxford, died on the 3rd inst. --- Gen. D.C. Turrentine of Gadsden, died on the 11th inst. He was one of the oldest citizens of Etowah county. --- Mr. Calvin Stewart, a good man and valuable citizen of Cherokee county, near Cross Plains, died some days ago. --- Married, Friday the 7th inst., at the residence of Mr. B.H. Denman by W.C. Crow, Esq., Dr. C.H. Montgomery and Miss Adelia J. Seymour. --- Mr. Seab Woodruff has rented the entensive farm and fine dwelling house of Mr. Jno. M. Crook in Jacksonville. Mr. Woodruff comes to Jacksonville to educate his children. Capt. Crook will travel next year. --- Mrs. Mollie Anderson formerly of this county but now of Florida, stopped over in Jacksonville with friends on her return from the Louisville Exposition, the first part of this week. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, SEPTEMBER 22, 1883 LOCAL News Mr. Hosea Dean of Alexandria was in Jacksonville on Monday, fresh from a long trip through Virginia. He looks much improved in health. --- Maj. Jno. M. Wyley, the model general freight agent, was in town Wednesday, looking after the removal of his family to Montgomery. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, SEPTEMBER 29, 1883 DEATH OF COL. RUTLEDGE Colonel Henry A. Rutledge, formerly a citizen of Jacksonville, but of late years of Talladega county, died at his home near Alabama Furnace, last Sunday. He was the grandson of two signers of the Declaration of Independence, both his father's father and mother's father having signed that immortal document. He was a gentleman of the old school, courtly, scholarly, every inch a gentleman. He died at a ripe old age, full of the love, confidence and respect of his fellow men. In a future issue his death will be noticed more fully. --- DEATH OF MR. R.L. LOGAN OF WETUMPKA Wetumpka, Ala., Sept. 21st The body of Mr. R.L. Logan, who is though to have committed suicide yesterday morning by drowning, was recovered at 6 o'clock this evening. Mr. Logan was seventy years old. No cause is known for his act. He was a member of the firm of Logan and McMorris and has been connected with the business interests of Wetumpka for forty years past. --- LOCAL News We are glad to learn that Rev. W.R. Kirk, pastor of the M.E. church at Oxford, is recovering from a severe spell of inflammatory rheumatism and will soon be well enough to start for Hot Springs, Arkansas, from the waters of which he hopes to find entire relief. --- Our friend, Mr. E.G. Robertson of Oxford and Miss Rouncie Stroud of the same city were married the 18th inst. We extend congratulations. --- Quite a romance has developed at Anniston. Mr. R.T. Pace and Miss Val Boyer, both of Anniston, were affianced. Last May they took a ride to Colder Water Spring and were there married. The strictest secrecy was enjoined on all parties who witnessed the ceremony and the fact did not leak out until last week that they were married to each other. There was much surprise in Anniston over the annoucement of the marriage, and congratulations were freely bestowed by friends of the romantic couple. --- ADVENTURES OF A MEDAL Following the Mexican War, the state of South Carolina distributed silver medals to members of the immortal Palmetto Regiment, among others, to the family of Benj. F. Mattison, a member of the regiment who fell at Chepultepe. This was carefully preserved by the family, but during the late Civil War, a Federal soldier plundered the residence of Mrs. Brownlee, in this county, and among other things, carried off the medal. Thus, it remained lost nearly twenty years. Some two months ago, the Adjutant General of South Carolina received notice from a jeweler in Nashville that he had the medal, which he had bought for old silver. The Adjutant General purchased it of the jeweler at once, and set about to find the proper parties to whom he should return it. Through Gabe Mattison of South Carolina, he learned that LaFayette Mattison of this place was the party to whom it should go, and a few days ago, it reached him, and one of the best railroad men in the South now carries with him this badge of honorable distinction of a gallant kinsman. ---- KILLING OF WM. CLARK Some weeks ago we mentioned the death of Wm. Clark, son of Nathan Clark who lives near this place, in the discharge of his duty as Marshall ofJacksonville, Texas. We gather the following particulars of the difficulty in which he was killed from the Austin, Texas Daily Statesman. Mr. Clark removed from Calhoun Co. AL to Texas directly after the War: Jacksonville, Texas., Aug. 28th - - - - A desperate fight with forty-four calibre pistols at about three paces occurred here late yesterday evening between the city Marshall, W.A. Clark and a man whom he was trying to arrest named Nick Temple, recently from Arkansas. Some ten or twelve shots were exchanged in rapid succession, only one taking effect, striking the marshall in the abdomen. Temple retreated into his brother's residence and secured a shotgun and charged the Marshall about the distance of one block but was prevented from doing further harm. He then returned to his father's house and defied the officers and crowd outside, refusing to surrender. An entrace was effected, however and he was brought out and placed under strict guard. The excitement and indignation ran high among the many friends of the marshall and no doubt they felt like dealing summarily with the prisoner. Good order was, however, soon restored, and the prisoner was taken to the jail today by Deputy Sheriff Bottom. The present condition of Marshall Clark is very critical, the bullet as yet not having been found. He was a good officer and has done much to rid our town of evil doers. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, OCTOBER 6, 1883 OBITUARY OF HENRY A. RUTLEDGE Deep was the affliction sent upon his daughter's home at Silver Run, Ala., by the death of Col. Henry A. Rutledge. even upon the threshold of his 79th year he passed away, without any apparent trace of bodily or mental suffering, at peace with his Maker and his fellow man. Col. Rutledge was born at Charleston, S.C., Aug. 8, 1805, grandson of Edward Rutledge and Arthur Midddleton of South Carolina. He moved from Charleston to Tennessee in 1817, thence to Alabama in 1833, taking up his abode in Talladega where he practiced law for a number of years. In course of time, however, he gave up the practice of this profession, finding other avocations more congenial. The last few years of his life have been passed entirely within his own family, partly owing to his natural love of retirment but more especially to the loss of a beloved wife. Few minds, perhaps,stood less in need of outward stimulus to action, few had so richly stored themselves with a the treasures of classic thought. A scholar of rare literary attainments, he was widely known, admired and sought by many friends. In all the relations of life true to his post, most beautifully of all did he fill those of his own household; there he was the great center around which all moved in harmony. Although it was late in life before Col. Rutledge had the opportunity given him of ratifying his baptismal vow at the alter of confirmation, yet never did his life fail to exemplify those rare virtues of childlike faith, singleness of mind, chivalrous courtesy and christian kindness. Many absent friends would have enjoyed to see the old man once more but he could remain no longer; the full time was come, and like the golden grain ready for the husbandsman he was gathered into the garner of his Lord. ---- TRIBUTE OF RESPECT IN THE DEATH OF J.M. MILLS Ohatchee Lodge No. 380 Whereas, it hath pleased the Supreme Grand Master of the Universe to remove from the Lodge on earth to the Lodge in Heaven our beloved brother J.M. Mills, who departed this life on the 25th day of August 1883; therefore be it; Resolved 1st; that we feel the great loss we have sustained in this event. Bro. Mills was so faithful to all and every interest of the Order of Masonry; so wise in counsel, and so exemplary in life, that his death has created a vacuum that will hardly be filled by another, yet we bow in meek submission to our Supreme Grand Master in Heaven, knowing that he doeth all things well. We will miss him in the future meetings of our Lodge but we will endeavor to emulate his many virtues, cherish the memory of his good name and endeavor to meet him in the Supreme Grand Lodge. Resolved 2nd; we tender our sincere sympathies to the bereaved family of our lamented brother and pray God to comfort and sustain them under this trial. Resolved 3rd; that this memorial be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge, also a copy sent to the Jacksonville Republican for publication. Resolved 4th; that we wear the usual badge of mourning thirty days. M.B. Jelks W.R. Akridge E.H. Griffin, Committee ---- MARTIN'S CROSS ROADS News Mrs. S.S. Wakefield is very low with dropsy. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, OCTOBER 13, 1883 HOMICIDE IN CALHOUN Monday, Messrs. Stewart, Jones and Nunnelly brought a negro man to Jacksonville from Middleton and lodged him in jail here. On inquiry, it was learned that his name was Si Crook and that he was charged with the killing of John McClure, another negro. From all accounts, Si Crook, Jno. McClure and Woodward Crook, also another negro, were engaged in a game of cards at or near Middleton, when a difficulty arose. Both men united against McCLure. Woodward Crook struck him with a rock and Si Brook shot him with a pistol and killed him instantly. Si was caught but Woodward Crook is still at large. We have at this writing only the most sparse details. The facts when brought out may make things better for Si, but the impression now is that the deed was without excuse and that it will go hard with him. ---- WEAVER'S LOCALS Mrs. Douglas, after spending some time in Covington, Ga., visiting her children, has returned home accompanied by Mr. Eddie Farmer, her son, who will remain awhile with relatives and friends. He and a brother are successful merchants in Covington. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, OCTOBER 20, 1883 REPORTED MURDER IN CLEBURNE COUNTY, Not True There is a rumor here that Mr. Joe Roberts, the Sheriff of Cleburne county, was killed by an escaped convict, whom he was trying to arrest, some days ago. We trust it may turn out to be untrue. Since the above was in type, we have received the following which explains itself: Edwardsville, Ala., Oct. 10, 1883 Mr. L.W. Grant; The report that Sheriff Roberts was killed is all a mistake. ---- LOCAL News Arthur Skelton has recovered from a severe spell of erysipilas. --- A correspondent from Martin's Cross Roads corrects a statment in the Republican last week relative to the killing of John McClure, a negro at Middleton. The evidence disclosed the fact that the parties were not playing cards as stated. Si Crook and Bill Coker, colored, quarreled about a pocket knife and some boxes of snuff. Si Crook shot at Coker. John McClure, in trying to quell the difficulty, aroused the anger of Si Crook and a fuss ensued in which Crook shot McClure, killing him instantly. Woodward Crook, mentioned last week as an accomplice, had nothing to do with the difficulty in which McClure lost his life. It appears that he and McClure had a difficult all their own, which resulted in nothing serious. On preliminary examination he was not held to bail for murder, but probably for an assault with a weapon or a rock, perhaps as first stated. ---- Mrs. J.S. Wakefield, a most estimable lady, died at her home on Cane Creek, near Martin's Cross Roads, on the 10th inst., after a protracted illness. Her loss will be severely felt and her place in society and the church cannot be well filled. ---- Mr. George Howard returned to his father's home on Cane Creek a few days ago from Arkansas where he has been living several years. --- Mr. Jerry Langston who lives near Bethel church in the northern part of the county and who has been sick with paralysis, is reported as improving at this writing. --- Miss Alice Smith has removed from Cross Plains to Yadkin county, N.C. --- We learn that a Mr. Chandler died on the Mays place some miles from Anniston some days ago, after a long spell of sickness. --- Mr. Johnston, the photographer who recently died at Anniston, had his life insured for two thousand dollars. --- Mr. Daniel Broyles anticipates making Texas his home this fall. --- V. Farmer was severely stabbed by Frank Foster at Patona last Sunday. --- Peter Brown, colored, was fatally shot in Cross Plains on the 17th by Ike Alexander, colored. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Saturday, OCTOBER 27, 1883 DEATH OF WM. CLARK A private letter from Texas, in relation to the death of Wm. Clark, which event was noted in the Republican at the time, says: " He went to arrest a fellow by the name of Nick Temple who was carrying a pistol. The fellow retreated some distance, Bill following him. When he found that he could not catch him, Bill stopped and told him that it was all right, he would get him some other time, and then turned to leave him. At this juncture, Temple shot at him. Bill then drew his pistol and turned toward him and commenced firing. The second shot that Temple fired struck him in the bowels and this was before Bill had made his first shot. Both men fired until they had emptied their pistols. Bill then handed his pistol to a man and walked away and told his friends that he was killed. Temple went to get a shot gun to follow him, but he was arrested by the citizens and is now in jail at Rusk. He was shot on the 28th and I reached him on the 30th. I had a good Presbyterian minister to talk and pray with him. He said he was not afraid to die and was cool, calm and conscious to the last. He kissed and told his family and friends goodbye and in five minutes he was dead. He was much loved by all his neighbors and friends. We buried him at the Jacksonville grave yard. I selected his last resting place. " ---- DEATH FROM OPIUM Monday, James Isham, a workman with Lawson Weaver, died at the house of the latter, in this place, from an overdose of opium. The deceased came to Jacksonville only a few days ago from Oxford where he had worked with Mr.Fowler two years or more. He was addicted to drink at intervals and when he came here he was just recovering from a spree. Before leaving Oxford he bought a piece of opium about the size of a hen egg. When last seen by a member of Mr. Weaver's family, it was reduced to the size of a small bird egg, showing that he had taken a considerable quantity of it in a short time. Sunday he reported that he was feeling well, and spoke of taking a walk but did not go out. Sunday evening he was discovered to be somewhat under the influence of the drug but not sufficiently so as to arouse alarm. Monday he was discovered to be very much under its effect, and every known remedy was tried to arouse him and counteract the deadly drug, but without success. Shortly before his death he was sitting up and apparently conscious. Suddenly, he sank and died. The dead man has a mother and brother in Talbot county, Georgia, in good circumstances. It will be a comfort to them to know that he had every attention during his last illness that could be possibly shown him, by kind hands, and that he had a decent burial. Mr. Weaver telegraphed to Mr. Fowler when he died and the latter came to attend the funeral. This man was an entire stranger in Jacksonville and has no claim in the world on any one here, outside that of our common humanity, and yet he was treated as kindly and tenderly as if he had been surrounded by his own family, thanks to the christian charity of the good people among whom he fell. ---- LOCAL News Mary Crook, a colored woman, died of child-bed fever on Tuesday. She was a good and kindly conditioned servant woman. --- DeARMANVILLE News Mr. Franklin Garrett near this place cleared an old field of three acres and planted it in cotton and watermelons. To this date he has sold $218. worth of watermelons, the cotton will pay for clearing, fencing and cultivating the land. --- MIDDLETON News Mrs. R. Page died on the 17th inst. of Consumption. --- Jobe Bird shot and killed Wm. Linley last week. The killing was caused by whiskey. --- Mr. N. Belton's family have all been down with the chills and fever. J.N. Belton and wife are down also with the chills and fever. --- A very sad accident happened a few days ago to Mr. Buck Phillips. His hand and arm was caught in a gin and so badly damaged as to necessitate amputation. --- MARTIN's CROSS ROADS News Miss Eleanor Burns died at her home at Turner's quarter on the 19th inst. of typhoid fever. She had not been sick but a short time and her death was very unexpected. Her loss will be felt by neighbors as well as the community. The grief stricken family have the sympathy of the entire community. --- Mr. J.T. Reidinger has sold his farm and is preparing to move to the Sand Mountain, DeKalb county. --- CROSS PLAINS News Mrs. Eveline Stewart is seriously sick. --- Mrs. Emeline Green living near Hurricane Creek Mills is seriously ill. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/calhoun/newspapers/newspape1120gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 31.9 Kb