Madison County AlArchives News.....Items from The Huntsville Weekly Democrat, 30 Nov 1881 November 30, 1881 ************************************************ 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: Kenneth Stacy klstacyfamily@aol.com November 10, 2006, 6:20 pm The Huntsville Weekly Democrat November 30, 1881 PERSONALS Geo. S. Gordon, Esq., Mrs. Gordon, and Willie W. Gordon, after more than a year’s absence in Europe, returned home on Saturday night lat – all, apparently, in fine health – and were greeted by hosts of friends. Mrs. George P. Beirne, and Misses Eliza Gray and Jane Beirne have gone to New York. Capt. Milton Humes and Miss Rosalie Sheffey leave, to-morrow, for New York. Mrs. W. W. Garth and son, Winston E. Garth, have returned from New York. We welcome back to the Bar of Huntsville Archie McDonnell, Jr., who has lived for months past, in Morgan County. We regret to hear of the recent death of Mrs. James B. Ellis, and of Mrs. James Newby, both with pneumonia, Madison X Roads. Mrs. John G. Wilson, who has been visiting Col. Scrugg’s family during the Conference, leaves for St. Louis to-day. Hon. Jos. Wheeler has gone to Washington to take his seat in Congress on Monday next. His family accompanied him. Misses Kate and Howard Weeden have gone to New Orleans. Miss Lucy McCreary, and estimable and interesting young lady of Opelika, Ala., with her brother, Charles McCreary, an excellent young man, have come to Huntsville to reside with their uncle, Rev. Dr. F. C. David. Mrs. Kate H. Cameron (formerly Fariss) delighted her many friends in our city by circulating among them during Conference. Her husband, Rev. W. E. Cameron, is on the Larkinsville circuit. MARRIED: DAVIS – EWING. – At the residence of the bride’s mother, near Huntsville, Ala., Nov. 23, 1881, by Rev. J. A. B. Lovett, DRURY M. DAVIS to Miss ALICE LEE EWING, daughter of Mrs. Mary J. Ewing – all of Madison County, Ala. After the ceremony was performed, an elegant supper was provided, which was greatly enjoyed by all. We sincerely hope that their paths through life will be strewn with flowers of richest hue, and that they may realize all the brightest anticipations of “Love’s young dream.” SCHAUDIES – O’BRIEN. – At the residence of P. Milligan, in Huntsville, Ala., Nov. 24, 1881, by Rev. Father Benedict, ALBERT C. SCHAUDIES to MISS MAGGIE O’BRIEN, of Hudson, Michigan. The wedding was a very quiet unostensatious affair, only a very few select friends witnessing it. We hope that the fair flower thus transported from a Northern to a Southern clime will continue to thrive; and may the union of these two hearts be abundantly blessed by a beneficent Providence. Notable Nuptials ---------- It was my happiness to be one of a small company “gathered together,” on “All Saints’ Day,” to witness a quiet but beautiful wedding. The parties were MISS MARGARET P. WALKER, only daughter of the late Richard Wilde Walker, distinguished Jurist and Senator of Ala., and MR. JOHN M. BOLLING, of Va., now a resident lawyer of New York City. – The recent demise of the groom’s father prevented a larger company of the admirers and friends of Miss Walker being present, to lament the loss of one always pre-eminent for intellectual brilliancy, beauty of person, and loveliness of character. Dr. Wm. Bolling, brother of the groom, and Dean of the Medical College of Louisville, honored the occasion by his presence, as, also, her brother, Mr. Simpson Walker and family, from Mexico, and an uncle, Mr. R. T. Simpson, of Florence The floral decorations were perfect, and so profuse that the house seemed a bower of bloom. Entering the hall, a gorgeous floral greeted the eye, its tendrils falling tot the floor. The snowy walls of the drawing-rooms were relieved by sprays of Jackson Vine, its delicate leafage resembling an arabesque pattern in emerald; while festoons of smilax, caught at intervals by tasteful bouquets, garlanded every pointing in the room. – The mantle bore rare vases (the gift of the groom to Mrs. Walker) teeming with choicest roses and jasmines. Hanging baskets depended from every place possible; but the one beneath which the couple stood was specially noticed, being exclusively of white and couleur de rose blossoms. Soon, the Rector of “The Nativity,” Rev. Dr. Banister, kinsman to the groom appeared, enveloped in his faultless vestments, and took his position just within the alcove or bay window – itself a conservatory, the embroidered curtains, fragrant with flowers, railing either side of him. – At the signal, the folding doors slid silently apart, and the bridal party entered simultaneously from opposite doors, two couples taking position on either side. Last, came Mrs. Walker, her daughter on her and the groom on the arm of his brother. – Reaching the centre of the room, Mrs. Walker and Dr. Bolling quietly fell back, the groom and bride advancing to the improvised desk, before which lay a huge satin pillow, and the solemn ceremony began and ended, so “decently and in order,” as would have delighted St. Paul, had he been a guest. Then followed congratulations for the happy groom, and kisses for the bride, the Queen Lily of the Festival, who, in her veil of mist, seemed an ethereal creation that might vanish as you looked at her. Her dress of India mull, adorned with exquisite lace and bridal blossoms, appeared beautified and mystified through the full veil of gossamer which enveloped her, and out of which alone her sweet face, like a blush rose gemmed with due, lighted up, as it was, not only by the sparkle of the superb soitaires (the gift of her husband) in her dainty ears, but by the should which beamed in her tear-suffused eyes. The “wedding feast,” spread in the rear drawing-room, was elegant. – The centre of the elliptical table was filled by an immense pyramidal flora, which left a green house bare; and, radiating from it, were viands rich and rare, as were the wines afforded. The damask cloth, in its ample fold, was so artistically decorated that it looked like hand-painting on satin. Tete-a- tete tables, arranged through the room, were assigned to congenial trios, and quartettes – Miss Lilie Mastin, escorted by Dr. Bolling, being one of the bride’s table. Mrs. Judge Dox, the “dear auntie” of the house, as gracefully dispensed its hospitalities as she had designed its decorations. The only couple at the table proper was a Mr. Richie Walker, Jr., and Miss Baby Chapman, a tiny cousin of the groom – aged five and six; and their hilarious enjoyment seemed infectious. Two hours passed over this beautiful tableau and it was a thing of the Past. The exit of the bride had left us in Fairy-land without the Fairy – she had flown where the flowers do not bloom as in her native village, promising to return when they come again. The foregoing epithalamium was sent to the DEMOCRAT for its second issue after the marriage. We regret that circumstances, unnecessary for us to detail, prevented its earlier appearance. - - ED. DEMOCRAT. LOCAL NEWS A Maniac Shot ---------- To-day, we received from a New Hope correspondent, an account of the desperate conduct of a maniac, James Ikard. He got loose from confinement, and threatened death to everybody, especially his wife and his two brothers. He attached Mrs. Ab. McKinney. His cousin, J. C. Clark, interposed to save her, and was forced to shoot Ikard, fatally, it is feared. - Clark gave himself up to A. Whited, Mayor and Justice of the Peace, and the excitement being great, was bound, in a bond of $2,000 to appear from day to day, Ikard being likely to die. Our correspondent says; “The community justify Mr. Clark.” We will publish details next week. A Parlor Entertainment, for a charitable purpose, at the residence of Mr. J. Withers Clay, on Monday night last, was largely attended. Following is the programme: JESU REDEMPTOR, Latin Chan. by Rossini – Misses Mary and Susie Clay, Wm. L. Clay and J. W. Clay, Jr. RECITATION – Jennie McNeil’s Ride – Miss Nona Winter. SONG – Beggar Child by Schubert – Miss Lizzie Chadwick. PIANO SOLO – Titania, by Sidney Smith – Miss Daisy Timmons. SONG – Warrior Bold – W. L. Clay. DUET – Mrs. Todd and Miss Mattie Lou Brown. RECITATION – Slaughter of the Innocents – Miss Carrington. SONG – In the Sunny Rhine Land – Miss Susie Williamson. SONG – (Name not recollected) – Miss Rosalie Sheffey. SONG – This kiss I offer – J. W. Clay, Jr. SONG – Little Maid Milking the Cow – Miss Susie W. Clay. SONG – The Arrow and Song – Miss M. L. Brown. RECITATION – Tit for Tat – Miss Nona Winter. Switzer’s Song of Love – Miss Susie W. Clay. SONG – Would I were a Warbling Bird – Mrs. Todd. RECITATIONS AND SONGS – Miss Jennie Clay, in character. Parlor Concert at Opera House ---------- Last night, at the Opera House, the McNeil Family, consisting of Misses Manie, Laura and Minnie, and Mr. W. B. McNeil, gave a most select entertainment, showing rare versatility of talent. They performed creditably on violins, the violoncello, and cornets, in solo and unison, evoking loud encores. Mr. Sam K. Hodgson’s character representations were very amusing. Ho! For Atlanta ---------- Major Davant, A. G. Passenger Ag’t of the M. & C. R. R., advertises excursion tickets from Huntsville to Atlanta and return, good for ten days, for $4.75. Tickets obtainable on Saturday, Dec. 3, and Monday, Dec. 5. The Methodist Conference ---------- This able body adjourned Sunday night last. Pressing business engagements prevented our attendance on its deliberations. We applied, on Tuesday, for the appointments of the ministers for the next year, and did not get them till to-day.- too late for insertion. We will try to give them, in full, next week. Now, however, we can state that Rev. W. C. Hearn is sent to Talladega, with many regrets at this departure; that Rev. John A. Thompson succeeds him in the Huntsville station, and Rev. Anson West succeeds Mr. Thompson as Presiding Elder. Wm. M. Lowe has never forgiven Judge Richardson for receiving the appointment of Judge of Probate, instead of himself, from Gov. Houston. Lowe hates Richardson because Lowe is not the beneficiary and dispenser of the judicial “pap”. Hence the Advocate’s false and vicious assaults on Richardson. ALABAMA NEWS Decatur News: Messrs. Hansell have disposed of the News to its former editor and proprietor, Mr. L. Hensly Grubbs, who is well known as an able journalist. The Decatur Bank has opened, and Mr. W. W. Littlejohn, an experience cashier, is behind the counter, ready to serve the public. The suits of Captain S. C. Capehart, against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company, have been taken out of the Circuit Courts of Jackson and Morgan Counties and entered for trial in the Federal Court at Huntsville. – Decatur News. Rev. Henry Hulsey, at Valley Head, has raised a nine pound sweet potato, and is the happy father of a five months old baby, who turns the scales at 64 pounds. U.S. NEWS Mayer and Strobach. ---------- The following taken from the N. Y. Tribune, explains itself and clearly shows what sort of material President Arthur is controlled by in the political affairs of Alabama: Messrs. Paul Strobach and Charles F. Mayer, of Alabama, held a conference with the President to-day, in regard to political affairs and prospects in that State. It is understood that Federal appointments in Alabama was discussed to some length, and it was represented to the President that, by a proper recognition of the native white element, which is animated by progressive ideas and opposed to Bourbon methods, a liberal movement, similar to that which revolutionized Virginia politics, can be begun with every prospect of success. Messrs. Strobach and Mayer left for home to-night, feeling greatly encouraged. Capt. Wm. Overton, of Columbia, Tenn., has received $5,000 for capturing Ryan, the man who robbed Alex Smith on the Muscle Shoals canal last Spring. The reward was offered by the Gov. of Missouri for each of the James gang, and Ryan was one of them. LEGAL NOTICES State of Alabama - Madison County. ------------- Estate of George Terry dec’d. ------------- This day, came George L. Terry, Administrator of the estate of George Terry deceased, and filed with the Court his accounts and vouchers for a Final Settlement of his administration of said estate: It is considered, ordered, adjudged and decreed by the Court that the 23rd day of December, 1881, be and the same is hereby appointed a day on which to make said settlement. It is also ordered by the Court that due and legal notice of the filing of the account and vouchers, the nature of the same, and the time appointed for the settlement, be given, by publication for three successive weeks, in the Huntsville DEMOCRAT, a newspaper published in the County of Madison, State of Alabama; at which time, all persons interested can appear and contest the same, if they see proper to do so. WILLIAM RICHARDSON Nov 30-3w. Judge of Probate. Estate of Samuel Baker deceased – Probate Court. ---------- LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 30th day of November, A. D., 1881, by the Hon. William Richardson, Judge of the Probate Court of Madison County, notice is hereby given that all persons, having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time required by law, or that the same will be forever barred. WILLIAM H. BAKER, Nov. 30-3w Adm’r of Samuel Baker, dec’d. MORTGAGE SALE ---------- By virtue of a mortgage executed, on the 15th day of December 1876, by Joseph Hambrick and Louisa C. Hambrick to S. J. Mayhew, Guardian of Lula E. Miller, and of record in Mortgage Book No 2, page 97, in the office of the Judge of Probate, Madison County, Ala., the undersigned, as Mortgagee, in accordance with the provisions of said mortgage, and for the purpose of satisfying the same, with all legal costs incident thereto, will sell, for cash before the Court House door in Huntsville, Ala., to the highest bidder, on Monday, December 26, 18881, the following described real estate, viz: The west half of the south west quarter of section twenty-seven, and one hundred and twenty acres on the west side of the northwest quarter of section thirty-four - all in township two, range two, East, and containing two hundred acres, more of less. Sale within the legal hours. S. J. MAYHEW Nov. 30-8w. Guardian of Lula E. Miller, Mortgagee. National Bank of Huntsville, Alabama. ---------- A meeting of the stockholders of this Bank will be held at its Banking House on Tuesday, the 10th day of January, 1882, for the purpose of electing 5 Directors to serve for the ensuing year, and until their successors are chosen. JOSEPH MARTIN Cashier. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/madison/newspapers/itemsfro1168gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 15.3 Kb