Madison County AlArchives News.....Loca News January 2, 1884 ************************************************ 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 January 21, 2008, 4:09 pm The Huntsville Weekly Democrat January 2, 1884\ About two weeks ago, a stalwart negro, Sam Evans, went to Mr. Edwin B. Spotswood’s farm against Mr. S’s positive commands not to come on his land. Mr. S. found him in a house in the yard and ordered him off, and Mrs. Spotswood begged him to go. He staid and Mr. S. took hold of him to compel him to leave, when Sam struck Mr. S. a violent blow (with what weapon not known), breaking his jawbone and knocking him down, and other negroes took Mr. S. up and bore him to his house, and has been suffering there ever since. After several days Sam was arrested and taken before Justice Barclay who sent him to jail. Last Saturday, he was brought out and bailed in a $500 bond. Two days ago, Mr. S. was reported dying—the report arising from inability to swallow freely on account of an abscess in his throat, caused by the blow. We are glad to learn he is much better. Non-Resident Notice ---------- State of Alabama – Madison County ---------- Regular December Term, Court of Probate, Dec. 28, 1883. ---------- Estate of William Jones, dec’d This day, came Sarah A. Jones, and presents to the Court a written petition duly verified by oath, together with an instrument in writing, dated the 14th day of February, 1882, and attested by William Balch and Edmond J. Hughes, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William Jones deceased, late a citizen of the County of Madison, State of Alabama: It is ordered, adjudged and decreed by the Court that the 25th day of January, 1884, be and appointed a day on which to consider and determine said petition together with the proof submitted in support of the same. It is also ordered that notice of the filing of the petition, the nature of the same, and the time appointed by the Court for the hearing thereof, be given to the following heirs and distributees who are non-residents of the State of Alabama, to-wit; Sarah E. Brown and Nancy Ellen Jones, who reside near Jonesboro, Tennessee, 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 said settlements, if they see proper to do so. WILLIAM RICHARDSON, Jan 2.-3w. Judge of Probate Society Notes ---------- Our Christmas Festivities ---------- It was "the maddest, merriest" time. Our young people had a merry time last week and enjoyed a round of Germans and other gay parties to the fullest extent. The weather was perfect. "Old Sol" seemed to revive and shone brightly on all, rich and poor; good and bad enjoyed his warm welcome on Christmas morning. Tuesday evening, Mrs. Archibald Campbell’s elegant parlors were thrown open to the German club; and by half past eight, they were filled with a merry party of lovely belles and gallant beaux, who "chased the hours with flying feet" until past midnight, and, even then, were loth to leave. But who could help enjoying themselves with two such charming hostesses as Misses Nettie and Bell. On Wednesday evening, Mrs. Ridley invited the "sweet sixteens" to a bal masque from 7 to 12. Everyone invited eagerly accepted the invitation, and, at the time appointed, a gay carnival of masquers began to assemble. They amused themselves with dancing, and trying to discover who was who until, at half past eight, they unmasked, and many exclamations of surprise were uttered on discovering how wrong were their surmises. At 11 o’clock the young people were invited to the dining room, and partook of elegant refreshment. They left at 12, showering many thanks on their hospitable host and hostess. Mrs. John D. Chadwick kindly consented to let the young people have a repetition of the bal masque at her home on Tuesday evening, and they came early and staid late as if they had not danced late the night before. Among the masquers, were, Miss Clara Newman, as "Little Bo peep" attractive and graceful as always, she was then, the cynosure of all eyes, and reminded one of a Dresden china shepherdess; Miss Mary Fearn as "Little Red Ridinghood," was charming and piquante. Her costume, very becoming, was so perfect, that we instinctively shuddered for fear the old wolf might come and devour her. Misses Fannie Chadwick and Daisy Figures were lovely as Indian peasant girls. Miss Mauveleen Ridley demure in the costume of a nun; and little Miss Carrie L. Ridley appeared as "Peck’s bad boy" par excellence, though he was on his good behaviour, owing, I suppose, to the absence of his "chum," and the lack of "a piece of Limburger cheese to put in his Pa’s pocket." The young ladies not en masque were Misses Mary Stiles of Ga., Susie Chadwick, Elodie Clay and little Misses Mary D. and Blanche McDavid, who did not need the addition of a fancy costume to enhance their charms. Many handsome beaus were present but not masked. Friday night, Mrs. Harvey Donegan gave an elegant party to our "rosebuds," and among the chief attractions was the presence of the Seminary young ladies. The delightful refreshments were enjoyed by all, and could not be excelled by Delmonico. Our beautiful hostess made all feel happy and at home, by her welcoming smile. At 12 o’clock the grateful guests bade a regretful adieu. A recherché German, given by Miss Susie Chadwick, wound up the Christmas week festivities on Saturday evening. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/madison/newspapers/locanews181nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/alfiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb