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This file was contributed and copyrighted by: Christine Thacker ==================================================================== October 2000 The Banner Newspaper December 1, 1892 Ozark, Dale County, Alabama Hon. J.C. KILLEBREW was elected to the responsible position of Represenative by the people of Dale by a majority ranging between six and seven hundred. Notice - The State of Alabama, Dale County - In the matter of the estate of Thos. WINDHAM, deceased. Application made this day by A. F. WINDHAM, administrator of said estate, to the Hon. W. W. MORRIS, judge of probate of Dale County, Ala. for an order to sell the following personal property belonging to said estate, to wit: 1 wardrobe, 1 bureau, 1 book case, 12 books, 1 clock, 1 set chairs, 1 sewing machine, 2 tables, 1 safe, 1 iron safe, 1 cottage barometer, 1 lot barrels, 1 loom, 1 lot farming and mechanical tools, 2 wagons and harness, 1 cane mill and kettle. Said application will be heard on the 12th day of December A. D. 1892 at which time all persons may appear and contest, if they think proper. This 11th day of November, 1892 A. F. WINDHAM, administrator Notice I have in my hands for collection all of H. Z. PARKER's accounts, notes and mortgages, with instruction to sue all parties with whom I cannot procure prompt settlement. Those indebted to him will please com at once and settle. My office is now in the courthouse. In my absence, Mr. J. W. CORBITT will wait on you. This intended for every one who owes Mr. PARKER. No exceptions in favor of any one. M. SOLLIE, Attorney Next Sunday, Rev. A. HOOD, pastor of the M.E. Church, will deliver his last sermon in Ozrk prior to his return to the annual conference. Miss Riddick CARROLL, aged 76 years, sister of Mr. Willis CARROLL, was stricken with paralysis about two weeks ago, and her recovery is despaired of. Mr. Wilson DESHAZO, aged 89 years, stepfather of Coroner Wm. E. DILLARD, died at his home in Barbour county on the morning of Nov. 27th. Mr. DESHAZO was a veteran of the war of 1836. The dead body of Oscar HOLLIS, of Wicksburgh, a young man who was pursuing his studies in medicine at the Atlanta college, was brought home on the train on Nov. 27th, he having died in Atlanta on the 26th. Rev. T. H. JONES of the Newton circuit acceptably filled Rev. P. L. MOSELY's appointment at the Baptist church last Sunday evening. Unclaimed letters remaining in the post office at Ozark, Nov 26, 1892: Mrs. Lucy CALDWELL, J. A. MCRAE, J. B. CORBITT, John PAYNE, M's Oeder DOWLING, M'sD. RIVENBARK, Mrs. Mary DAVIS Thansksgiving day was observed in Ozark by the closing of the bank and post office. In the evening services were held at the Baptist church, Revs A. HOOD, P. L. MOSELY, and R. DEAL officiating, the congregation joining in singing appropriate hymns, and each of the above named reverend gentlemendelivering shor addresses upon the significance of the occasion and the duties of the hour. A happy wedding occurred at the residence of the bride's parents, near Dalevilee, on Sunday morning, Nov 27th, the contracting parties being Mr. Will METCALF, son of Mr. Fayette METCALF, and Miss Tempie POUNCEY, daughter of Mr. Irvin POUNCEY. Rev. Chas. PELLUM officiating. After the ceremony atthe homestead, the bridal party attended Divine services at the Clayhatchie church, upon the conclusion of which they, and a large crowd of invited friends, returned to the residence, where a sumptuous dinner was discussed amid joyful themes and social pleasures. Miss Tempie is a beautiful young lady of charming character, and the young gentleman of her choice has won a jewel of grace and loveliness. The Banner wishes much happiness and prosperity may attend them. Tom WATSON's defeat is not accepted by himself nor his friends. He served notice of contest on his opponent Mr. BLACK, and at a late mass meeting held at Thomson, Mr. WATSON's home, a popular subscription fund was started to raise $5000 to contest the election of BLACK. Politics and The Possession of a Letter Led To It A special from Union Springs to the Advertiser, dated Nov. 23d says: A terrible tragedy occurred here this morning. F. M. MOSELEY shot and probably fatally wounded J. H. ELEY. The trouble has been brewing for some time. About 10 o'clock ELEY approached MOSELEY and asked to have a talk. MOSELEY replied that he did not wish to talk, and walked rapidly away. ELEY followed calling on him to stop, with conflicting reports as to the language used. MOSELEY fired three times in quick succession. ELEY falling, MOSELEY again walked rapidly away. ELEY rose and pursued him with a brick and hit him on the head with it. MOSELEY fired again, ELEY clinched with MOSELEY and threw him to the ground. He had a knife at MOSELEY's throat and would have killed him if parties had not caught the knife and pulled ELEY off. ELEY was lately cashier and stockholder of the Bullock county bank. He is now a cotton buyer. MOSELEY is a merchant in business with B. T. ELEY, a brother of J. H. ELEY. The Evening Journal states that the trouble between the two men grew out of a letter which, it is alleged, was written to Mr. MOSELEY by Alto V. LEE, during the candidacy of the latter for the Congressional nomination in opposition to Hon. W. C. OATES, which letter was claimed, fell into Mr. J. H. ELEY's hands and was by him sent to Mr. OATES, and which was used in the contest for the solicitorship of the Third circuit in opposition to Mr. LEE's candidacy for re-election as solicitor. After the caucus last week Mr. MOSELEY and Mr. ELEY had some conversation about this letter, Mr. MOSELEY expressing doubt whether he had ever seen the letter or not. The tendency of the conversation at this time was heated, and but for the intervention of a friend, it is believed a difficulty would have occurred then. Since that time the feeling between the parties has been intense, and it was feared that trouble might occur at any time. At 10 o'clock this morning, Mr. ELEY was resting quietly and hopes for his recovery were stronger than at any time since the shooting.