Carroll County GaArchives News.....1876-1877 Carroll County Times 1876 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: E. Robertson http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00013.html#0003232 February 6, 2006, 3:10 pm Carroll County Times 1876 Transcribed by Elizabeth Robertson, Copyright 2006: THE CARROLL COUNTY TIMES JAN. 21, 1876 - MAY 1877 January 21, 1876 In Bankruptcy. Northern District of Georgia, ss. At Carrollton, in the County of Carroll, State of Georgia this 20th day of January, 1876. The undersigned hereby gives notice of his appointment as Assignee, of the state of George W. Camp of Carrollton, in the county of Carroll, State of Georgia, within said district who has been adjudged a Bankrupt upon his own petition by the District Court of said District. W. W. Merrell, Assignee. --------------------------------------------------------------- GEORGIA, CARROLL COUNTY. Whereas H. N. Wiggins administrator of M. C. Scott, represents to the court, in his petition, duly filed and entered on record, that he has fully administered M. C. Scott's estate: This is, therefore, to cite all persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said administrator shall not be discharged from his administration and receive letters of dismission on the 1st Monday in April 1876. D. B. Juhan, Ordinary ---------------------------------------------------------------- New Advertisements: Mr. G. W. Guthrey shoemaker, who has lately located in our town, has a card in this issue. He solicits a share of public patronage. ---------------------------------------------------------------- To the Public. Owing to the hard times, and dull business, I have withdrawn from the Carroll County Register. I return thanks to my friends who have so kindly patronized me. Mr. Kelly will continue the publication of the Register and will collect all claims and pay all indebtedness of sale. W. H. Meigs, Publisher ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inventive Genius. The little town of Bowdon in this county, is noted for its inventive genius. With a population of not quite three hundred, it has within its incorporate limits, no less than four gentlemen who have made valuable inventions. Dr. Aderhold has invented a cotton chopper out of which a fortune or two has been made, we believe; Dr. Coston has invented a garden plow; Mr. ___Sewell and Mr. J. W. Downs have both made valuable improvements in plows. All of these inventions and two others by Drs. Coston and Aderhold have been patented. Some of them have proved quite profitable to the patentees. --------------------------------------------------------------- HYMENEAL: At the residence of the brides father, Mr. John Tyson on the evening of the 13th inst. (Jan. 13, 1876) by Thos. M. Hamilton Esq. Mr. W. M. Sheats and Miss Nannie Tyson. At the residence of the brides mother on Wednesday evening, January 12th, (1876) by Elder B. A. Bacon, Mr. C. W. Griffin, to Miss Maggie D. Adams. On the 5th inst.,(Jan. 5, 1876) at the residence of the bride's Mother, by J. M. Muse, Esq. Mr. John H. Moore of Paulding county, to Miss Susan Whisenhunt of Carroll County. --------------------------------------------------------------- Legal Advertisements: CARROLL COUNTY SHERIFF SALES: Will be sold on the first Tuesday in February next, before the Courthouse door in Carrollton, Carroll, County Georgia, between the hours of sale the following property, to wit: Lot of land, number 38 in Trickum district, Carroll county, Ga. Levied on as the property of the defendant, under and by virtue of two Justice court fi fas, issued from the Justice court of the 1163 district, G. M. in favor of Porter and Butler, against J. P. Coleman. Levy made and returned to me by a constable. Property pointed out by defendant. Also The above described lot of land, levied on as the property of the defendant, under and by virtue of two Justice court fi fas, issued from the Justice court of the 1163 district G. M. in favor of Bruce & Conyers against J. P. Coleman. Also. Fifty acres of lot of land number 36 and two acres of lot of land number 37 in the original Eleventh district of Carroll county, Georgia, now Trickem district, levied on as the property of the defendant for the purchase money thereof, under and by virtue of an attachment fi fa issued from the Justice court of the 714th district G. M. in favor of John F. Acklen against J. B. Merrell. Levy made and returned to me by a constable. Also. Lot of land number 139 in the Third district and Fifth section of Carroll county Georgia. Levied on as the property of the defendant under and by virtue of three Justice court fi fas issued from the Justice court of the 1026th district G. M., and backed by W. H. Acklen, notary public et ex officio Justice of the Peace in and for the 714th district G. M. in favor of J. A. Buchanan against D. W. Hashall. Also. Lot of land number 244 in the Fifth district of Carroll, county, Georgia. Levied on as the property of the defendant, Whit Attaway, under and by virtue of a fi fa issued from the Superior court of Carroll county, Georgia, in favor of W. T. Brock against W. & B. F. Attaway. Also. ...levied on as the property of Samuel Ferrell. ....in favor of John R. Handley. Also.....levied on as the property of Coleman Jones.....in favor of G. D. Crider... Also.....levied on as the property G. B. Vies, in favor of Robert Houseworth for the use of Richards & Tompkins. Also.....levied on as the property of E. Hugeons, in favor of B. F. Attaway. Also.....levied on as the property of E. Hugeons in favor of Jesse Kenney Also.....levied on as the property of E. Hugeons in favor of R. I. Holland and J. Kenny Also.....levied on as the property of Harrison Moore, by virtue of a tax fi fa issued by James M. Hamrick, Jr. Tax Collector Also.....levied on as the property of A. J. Richards, by virtue of a tax fi fa issued by James M. Hamrick, Jr. Also....." property of W. B. Conyers, tax fi fa Also.... " property of T. H. Hinsley Also.... " property of J. W. Merrell, in favor of J. W. Stewart J. T. Bedingfield, Sheriff ------------------------------------------------------ GEORGIA, CARROLL COUNTY.....All persons interested are hereby required to show cause, if any they have, why Moses Proctor, a colored minor, whose father is dead and whose mother resides without the limits of said county, should not be bound out at my office, in Carrollton, on the 17th January next. D. B. Juhan. December 1875 ------------------------------------------------------ DIVORCE: Mary Ann Stephens vs. Vol Stephens. Libel for divorce in Carroll Superior Court, Oct. term 1875. It appearing to the court by the return of the Sheriff, that the defendant does not reside in this county, and it further appearing to the court that he does not reside in this State, it is on motion of counsel ordered that said defendant appear and answer at the next term of this court, else that the case be considered in default, and the plaintiff be allowed to proceed. And it is further ordered that this rule be published, in The Carroll County Times, once a month for four months. Hugh Buchanan, j. s. C. C. C. A true extract from the minutes of said Court. ------------------------------------------------------- The Governor vs. Elbert D. Cash, Prin., Wiley J. Cash, Security. Carroll Superior Court. October Term 1875. It appearing to the Court of the return of the Sheriff that the defendant Elbert D. Cash does not reside in this county and it further appearing that the defendant Elbert D. Cash does not reside in this State. It is on motion of counsel ordered that said defendant appear and answer to the next term of the Court else that the case be considered in default and the plaintiff allowed to proceed. Hugh Buchanan. J. M. Meadows, Clerk October 22, 1875 ------------------------------------------------------- Georgia, Carroll County....Whereas B. E. Mathews, administrator of Abel Mathews, represents to the court in his petition duly field and entered on record, that he has fully administered Abel Mathews estate: This is therefore to cite all persons concerned kindred and creditors to show course if any they can, who said administrator should not be discharged from his administration and receive letters of dismission, on the first Monday in April 1876. D. B. Juhan, Ordinary. This Dec. 21st 1875 ------------------------------------------------------- Georgia, Carroll County.....Whereas H. N. Wiggins administrator of M. C. Scott, represents to the court, in his petition duly filed and entered on record, that he has fully administered M. C. Scott's estate: ......letter of dismission....1st Monday in April 1876. ------------------------------------------------------ JANUARY 28, 1876 Administrator's Sale. By virtue of an order from the Court of Ordinary of Carroll county, will be sold within the legal hours of sale, at the courthouse door in said county, on the first Tuesday in March next, the following property to wit: The north half o lot of land number 54, lying and being the the Tenth district of Carroll county. Sold as the property of Thomas Carten deceased, for distribution among the heirs and creditors of said estate. Terms half cash, balance twelve months time. C. A. Garrett, Administrator, Jan. 27th 1875 ------------------------------------------------------ JANUARY 28, 1876-Georgia, Carroll County.....M. C. Trimble, having applied to be appointed guardian of the person and property of John L. Johnson, a minor under fourteen years of age, resident of said county: This is to cite all persons concerned to be and appear at the term of the court of Ordinary, to be held next after the expiration of thirty days from the first publication of this notice, and show cause , if they can, why said M. C. Trimble should not be entrusted with the guardianship of the person and property of John L. Johnson. D. B. Juhan, Ordinary, Feb. 1, 1876 -------------------------------------------------------- JANUARY 28, 1876-PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS CARDS: W. P. Cole, Attorney; D. W. Sims, mill wright; Chandler & Cobb, Attorneys; Austin & Harris, Attorneys; W. W. Fitts and J. G. Arnall, Physicians and Surgeons; S. E. Grow, Attorney; Dr. I. N. Cheney, doctor; C. W. Mabry, Oscar Reese, attorneys in Lagrange and Carrollton; W. W. & G. W. Merrell, attorneys; B. J. Lunquest, watchmaker and jeweler; T. W. Dimmock, Architect and builder; J. F. Cole, Physician & Surgeon; Dr. T. P. McElwreath, Dentist; J. M. Dent, attorney (Newnan GA);P. B. Mathews, Watchmaker & Jeweler. -------------------------------------------------------- JANUARY 28, 1876-Administrators Sale: By virtue of an order from the Court of Ordinary of Carroll county, will be sold within the legal hours of sale at the court house door in said county on the first Tuesday in February next, the following property to wit: Lot of land Number 20 in the Ninth District of Carroll county, Sold as the property of W. F. Brown, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of the said estate. J. J. Velvin, Adm'r. -------------------------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 4, 1876 GEORGIA, CARROLL COUNTY....W. M. Richards, having in proper form applied to me for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Angeline M. Richards, late of said county, this is to cite all and singular the creditors and next of kin of Angeline M. Richards, to be and appear at my office within the times allowed by law and show cause if any they can, why permanent letters should not be granted....D. R. Juhan. ---------------------------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 4, 1876-GEORGIA, CARROLL COUNTY.....Mary E. Higgins having in proper form applied to me for permanent letters of administration on the estate of J. A. Higgins late of said county, this is to cite...... why administration should not be granted. Feb. 2, 1876 --------------------------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 4, 1876-GEORGIA, CARROLL COUNTY.....Richard Benton, having in proper form applied.... on the estate of Georgia Musick, late of said county...this is to cite....why adm. should not be granted. D. B. Juhan ------------------------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 4, 1876-Mr. J. T. McCarley of Villa Rica has recently located in Carrollton. Mr. M. is a clever gentleman and good citizen and we take pleasure in noting his location among us. ---------------------------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 4, 1876-A MAN FROZEN TO DEATH. On last Tuesday, being Sale day in Carrollton, Mr. Jackson Skinner, a citizen of Carroll county, came to town early in the morning and being addicted to taking too much of the "ever joyful" was soon under the influence of "King Alcohol". Late in the evening he started home and fell by the wayside. He was found next morning, some four miles from town, near the track of G.S. & N. A. Railroad frozen to death. Mr. S. was between fifty and sixty years of age, and said, to be an hones, industrious and harmless man. His sad and untimely death should serve as a warning to those who are in the habit of indulging too freely. --------------------------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 4, 1876-Obituary. Walter B. Garrison. On last Tuesday night, the 25th inst., (Jan. 25, 1873) Walter B. Garrison, departed this life at the residence of his father, in this place, aged about 14 years. On Saturday morning...he was taken with a violent attack of Meningitis. He was employed in the office of the News. The above account of the death of Walter B. Garrison, son of Mr. P. G. Garrison, late of this place . Editor Times. At the request of Mr. P. G. Garrison and Mary A. Garrison , I ask you to announce the death of his son Walter who died at his father's house in Athens, Alabama at 12 o'clock on the night of the 25th of January last. (1873) -------------------------------------------------------- HYMENEAL: Married at the residence of the brides father, on Sunday morning the 26th December 1875. by the Rev. Thomas Garner, Mr. Franklin R. Walker and Miss Harried R. Handley. All of Cleburne County, Alabama. Married in this place on the evening of the 27th ultimo. (Dec. 27, 1875) by the Rev. A. C. Reese, Mr. E. I. McCoy to Miss Lillie Myrick.  --------------------------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 4, 1876-Off for Canada. Our good friend L. P. Mandeville Esq. will leave in a day or two for an extended visit to Canada and the New England States. It is quite probable he will be gone some time- may be, taking in the Centennial before his return. ---------------------------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 4, 1876-Snow. As we go to press, Friday morning, the snow, the beautiful snow is coming down with a rush. --------------------------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 4, 1876-Bowdon. With a sorrowing heart we record the death of Chas. W. Garrett, on the 17th inst. (Jan. 17, 1876) -------------------------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 11, 1876 Frank Pope who recently left this place for Texas, is now located at Dallas, in that State. Frank has got into business and we are glad to learn doing well. --------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 3, 1876 Reverly Johnson, the eminent statesman and lawyer, is dead. He died on Friday (Probably Feb. 28, 1876) from the effect of a fall which is attributed to an attach of apoplexy or vertigo. He was about 80 years old -------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 3, 1876-Personal. Mr. John R. Gaines, brother of Carroll's poet laureate, R. J. Gaines, is on a visit to this county. Mr. G. we believe is interested in the Waldrop mine, in Haralson county and is here looking after his interests as well the mining interests of the country generally. ------------------------------------------------------------ MARCH 3, 1876-We have heard a gentleman say, that there were nineteen drummers at the Hotel on last Tuesday night. Carrollton is getting to be a place of some importance. ------------------------------------------------------------ MARCH 3, 1876-Charlie Adamson of Bowden has located in Carrollton, temporarily, for the purpose of studying law. ------------------------------------------------------------ Married. At the residence of the bride's father, on Thursday evening, the 24th (Feb. 24, 1876) ultimo., by J. M. Muse Esq. Mr. E. T. Gray to Miss Mary Jane Williams. ------------------------------------------------------------- Carroll Sheriff Sales. .....property of J. E. Jackson, in favor of G. W. Cavender .....property of A. M. Richards and W. M. Richards, in favor of A. K. Seago ..... property of Blalock and Tanner, in favor of J. W. Stewart .....property of Willis S. Hand, in favor of W. D. Jones ....property of S. J. Stovall, in favor of Baylis Richardson .....property of E. V. Barlow, in favor of J. M. Hamrick, Jr., tax collector .....property of L. J. V. Taylor, for taxes due .... property of John Rodahan, for taxes due ....property of N. Estes, in favor of W. T. Sumerlin ....property of Coleman Jones, in favor of A. G. L. Crider ---------------------------------------------------------------- The sale from the personalty of G. W. Camp on last Tuesday only amounted to $913. --------------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 10, 1876-no news --------------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 17, 1876 One of the most interesting features of the Centennial show, will be the Newspaper Exhibition by Geo. P. Rowell & Co. They propose erecting a building in which will be exhibited every newspaper and periodical published in the United States. This build will be the headquarters of all the newspaper men. Those of our readers who visit the Exposition will find The Carroll County Times on Exhibition there. -------------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 17, 1876-Villa Rica - Village of Gold, or Golden Village - took its name years ago during the gold excitement, in its immediate vicinity. It is one of the oldest towns in this section of the State. The first discovery of gold thereabout dates back over forty years ago. In those days quite a number of people flocked in there and the Villa Rica Gold mines became famous throughout the country. The Villa Rica of today is a quiet staid and sober village, of, we should suppose two hundred inhabitants. It has several business houses and among its prominent merchants we might mention W. B. Candler, Floyd & Woodley, W. M. Sheets, J. J. Velvin and J. F. Dobson. It has a neat hotel, the Tolbert House, which would do credit to a place twice its size. Tom Tolbert, the genial and clever proprietor, it is said, knows not only how to run a hotel, but is also a good judge of horse flesh. We doubt from what we have heard, whether Watt Wells, Dick Vance or even John Handley could give him any dots on that subject. The Pine Hill gold mine, not far from Villa Rica, in the edge at Douglass county, is being worked at present by Mr. T. M. Hamilton and Mr. Jno. Mable. The prospect we are pleased to learn of these gentlemen is flattering. The great difficulty heretofore in the operation of these mines has been the getting of sufficient water on top of the mountain. They propose obviating this difficulty by the introduction of the proper machinery part of which they have already got. We hope to visit these mines before long, when we shall have something more to say about them. Villa Rica is surrounded by a good section of country and a good citizenship. The town itself was the home of the late lamented S. C. Candler, and it was here his son, the present member of Congress from the Fifth district, was reared/ It is also the home of the Hon. J. T. Slaughter, the senator, from this district. --------------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 17, 1876-County Court. Convened on last Monday . March 14, 1876) The first case sounded was that of the State vs. John R. Turner, who was charged with the offence of assault. After a hotly contested trial, verdict, of Guilty was rendered, and the defendant fined $25.00 and costs. County Solicitor Cobb and G. W. Merrell Esq. for the State; Austin & Harris, for defendant. The next case, the State vs Georgia Ann Williams, charged with assault, was called. Miss Georgia had taken for her target, Mr. Dave Horton, at whom she fired on barrel of a shot gun, (it is thought she would have fired the other barrel, if the gun had had another) without doing any damage, however. The court allowed her ten days, or the privilege of paying $15.00 and costs. Not being able to raise the requisite amount, she has taken a room in the Smith house, where she will have time to reflect on the impropriety of attempting to take the life of an innocent young man. County Solicitor for the State; Merrells for defendant. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 17, 1876-Carroll County Sheriff Sales: ......Property of Georgia Manufacturing and Paper Mill Company , in favor of W. A. J. Phillips, T. P. Amis, John M. Moyers, U. R. Wilkinson, Lavander R. Ray, T. J. Hollis, J. W. B. Melson, H. J. Sargent. ......property of F. L. Company by Alday T. Herring. ......property to W. C. Grace by tax collector ......property T. A. Grace President of said company, by the tax collector. .....property of William Entrekin, in favor of Wm. Amis against T. G. Vickerman . .....property of L. M. Parker in favor of John H. Coleman .....I. B. Vines, by tax collector ...... Eliza Vines, by tax collector. ......D. P. Vickery, by tax collector. ..... J. W. Caufiman, by tax collector. ..... All property belonging to William Wilson at his death, upon which C. T. Wilson now lives Levied on as the property of defendants under and by virtue of fi fas issued. One in favor of G. W. Austin against C. T. Wilson, and one in favor of Austin against C. T. Wilson and D. J. Moore. The above property is sold under the Attorneys lien in favor of the said Austin as attorney at law, and the defendant in the fifas being heirs at law of the said William Wilson, deceased. J. T. Bedingfield, Sheriff, March 10, 1876. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARCH 17, 1876--GEORGIA, CARROLL COUNTY. Motion in Carroll County of Ordinary to probate deceased will in solemn form, by the witnesses to the same. George Sharp and Hiram Sharp. Executors of Hiram Sharp Sr., deceased. vs. the heirs at law and distributees of the Estate of Hiram Sharp, Sr. dec'd. It appearing to the Court that a part of the heirs and distributees of the estate of Hiram Sharp sr., deceased, live out of the limits of this State: It is on motion ordered that service be perfected upon all and each of the said heirs and distributees, residing out of the limits of this State, by publication of this rule once a month, until the first Monday in June net, in the Carroll County Times, a paper published in Carrollton, and the said parties in interest are hereby required to appear at the Court of Ordinary to be in and for said county of Carroll at the Court House, on the first Monday in June next, to show cause if any they can, why the will propounded by the said named executors should not, then and there be probated by the witnesses in solemn form, as the last will and testament of the said Hiram Sharp, sr., deceased, and admitted to record. Granted at March Term of Carroll court of Ordinary 1876. D., B. Juhan, Ordinary, March 7, 1876. ------------------------------------------------------------- Georgia, Carroll County. All persons interested are hereby required to show cause, if any they have, why Thomas Johnson, Catharine Johnson and George Johnson, three colored minors - without father or mother living should not be bound to W. F. Johnson, of said county, at my office in Carrollton on Saturday the eight day of April next. D. B. Thomasson, J. C. C., March 9, 1876 -------------------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 24, 1876 Burglary - Ike Reid, a well known colored gent of this place was caught on last Friday about noon, entering the store of C. B. Simonton, while the latter was at dinner, through a window in the back part of the building. Failing to give the proper bond, he was incarcerated to wait the sitting of the Superior court. Some time last week an old gentleman in the western part of the county had stolen $400 in specie - $300 in gold and $100 in silver. One W. C. Morris being suspected he was arrested and is now in jail awaiting trial. ---------------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 24, 1876-Centenarian....At the Poor House in this county there is an old man by the name of James Conway, who says that if he lives til the 8th of April he will be one hundred years old. His life according to his account has been full of adventure. He has served in three wars--- the war of 1812 ---The Indian war of '36 and the late war. Notwithstanding his advanced age he gets about very well. [Note by Liz Robertson. After typing this article I have tried to find additional information on James Conroy (I believe the paper gave the name as Conway). Below is what I have found so far and I would welcome any additional information.] Centenarian....At the Poor House in this county there is an old man by the name of James Conway, who says that if he lives til the 8th of April he will be one hundred years old. His life according to his account has been full of adventure. He has served in three wars--- the war of 1812 ---The Indian war of '36 and the late war. Notwithstanding his advanced age he gets about very well. 1850 Carroll Co. Census,, Page 43, (Image 84) 564 1 James Conroy 68 m Ireland (bn 1882) 564 2 Sarah Conroy 55 f GA 564 3 Melisa Conroy 29 f GA 564 4 Alley Conroy 16 f GA 564 5 Elam Conroy 15 m GA 564 6 Thomas Conroy 10 m GA 564 7 Frona Conroy 4 f GA John Conroy married Sallie Harrison, June 14, 1838. If this is the correct Conroy, then Melisa Conroy age 29 in 1850 is not the daughter of Sarah Conroy shown on the 1850 census) John M. Conroy married Sarah A Embrey, March 11, 1855 [I found a James Conroy listed in the book, "War of 1812 Pensioners", Volume I: A - I, transcribed by Virgil D. White, page 451 - CONROY, James, SO - 9054, served Henry H. Whiten's Company 2nd US Infantry & H.H. Brady's Company in 2nd, 22nd or 23rd US Infantry, ALLEGED There is no mention of a state or any other particulars, just the above information. Submitted by: Carole Kane, ckane@cfl.rr.com] Company " H " 41st. Georgia Infantry Regiment CARROLL COUNTY, GEORGIA WOOL HAT BOYS Conroy, James - private March 4, 1862. Discharged in 1862 GEORGIA CIVIL WAR SOLDIER INDEX - Page 64 - Conley thru Coody 39742-40350 Compiled and formatted by Keith Giddeon Info and F.A.Q. at http://www.rootsweb.com/~gagenweb/military/gsi/index.html 40276 Conroy James H 41st Inf. Reg't. Private -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40276 Conroy James H 41st Inf. Reg't. Private 40276 40277 Conroy John H 6th Inf. Reg't 40278 Conroy John Wheaton's Company, GA Artillery (Chatham Artillery) Private 40279 Conroy John 1st Inf. Reg't Private 40280 Conroy Michael B 63rd Inf. Reg't. Private 40281 Conroy Michael 1st Inf. Reg't Private -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Space for Indian Wars record: ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ CENSUS RECORDS: 1850 Carroll Co. Census,, Page 43, (Image 84) 564 1 James Conroy 68 m Ireland (bn 1882) 564 2 Sarah Conroy 55 f GA 564 3 Melisa Conroy 29 f GA 564 4 Alley Conroy 16 f GA 564 5 Elam Conroy 15 m GA 564 6 Thomas Conroy 10 m GA 564 7 Frona Conroy 4 f GA Haralson Co. Census, Page 238B, 1900 /cen6.txt (note the age of the Thomas on the 1850 Carroll census and Tomas below who was born in 1829. May not be the same Thomas) 238B 62-14B 86 260 262 CONROY TOMAS W M 4-1829 69 NEWFO. IRE IRE NEWFOUNDLIN 238B 62-14B 87 260 262 CONROY ANNA G. W F 3-1839 61 ENG ENG ENG WESTICHESTER Family Search - James Conroy Census Page -1880 Carroll Co. 181 C - Dist 714 - Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace Pacal P KINGCHERRY Self M Male W 26 GA VT VT Alice KINGCHERRY Wife M Female W 23 GA Keeping House GA GA Mary Alice KINGCHERRY Dau S Female W 1 GA GA GA Nancy MOORE Other W Female W 66 SC --- --- *James CONROY Other W Male W 105 IRELAND Barber --- --- Rebecca AUTION Other Female W 60 GA --- --- Jane TOWNSEND Other W Female W 66 IL --- --- Godfrey BUFF Other M Male W 74 SC Farmer --- --- Polly BUFF Other M Female W 64 AL --- --- Nehemiah PHILLIPS Other M Male W 61 VA Farmer --- --- Mary PHILLIPS Other M Female W 34 GA --- --- Nancy PHILLIPS Other S Female W 6 GA --- --- George W PHILLIPS Other S Male W 4 GA --- --- Martha PHILLIPS Other S Female W 8M GA --- --- Margaret ENTREKIN Other W Female W 46 SC --- --- Davis ENTREKIN Other S Male W 12 GA --- --- Samuel ENTREKIN Other S Male W 8 GA SC --- Lucinda ENTREKIN Other S Female W 6 GA --- --- Mollie PENDER Other S Female W 30 GA --- --- Edwin Gardner PENDER Other S Male W 1 GA --- --- If you have any additional information regarding James Conroy or his family, please advise Liz Robertson at http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00013.html#0003232. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - MARCH 24, 1876-Stabbing Affray in Bowdon. From a note from a friend in Bowdon, we are informed that considerable excitement was created in that ___ village on last Monday evening, by a stabbing affray, in which Robert Vance was pretty badly cut by Joseph Terrell, Jr. The wound was in the neck. Luckily the knife struck a bone and did not penetrate very deep. Vance was not so badly hurt but what he could get in his buggy and ride home. Merrell got away without arrest. Our correspondent does not state what he origin of the difficulty was but we learn from another source, that it was something about a land trade between the parties. --------------------------------------------------- MARCH 24, 1876OBITUARY. Died at his residence in the Sixth district of this count, on last Friday, the 18th instant, of Pneumonia fever, Mr. Thomas Brooks, in the twenty sixth year of his age. Mr. B. was a strict member of the M. E. Church, and set an example of piety and virtue worthy of imitation.The funeral services were performed at Asbury Chapel on last Sunday by the Rev. C. Trussell, before a large concourse of friends and relatives of the deceased. ---------------------------------------------------- MARCH 24, 1876--Mr. Z. T. Adams of Kansas district in this county is responsible for the following. He says that on last Sunday morning, that his little boy got hold of a young squirrel, which he brought to the house. Not wishing him to keep it, he told him to give it to the cat, which he did. The cat instead of destroying it, as was expected, kindly took it and placed it with her kittens, where she nourished it as one of them, and up to the time Mr. A. was telling this, the little squirrel was doing fine. ------------------------------------------------- March 31, 1876 Hymeneal: Married on the 16th (Mar. 16, 1876) inst at the residence of the bride's father, by John Carroll Esq. Mr. J. T. Lyle and Miss Sue E. Pearson. ---------------------------------- The Carroll County Times, March 31, 1876... ARBITRATION The case between Mr. J. J. Summerlin of Haralson county and Mr. C. Whittle living near here, in reference to a place bought by the latter from the former, was arbitrated on last Saturday by Mr. Eli Benson, Dr. Fitts, and Mr. Mandeville. The decision of the arbitrators was that Mr. Summerlin should pay Mr. Whittle $240 at the end of the year, when Mr. W. should surrender the place to Mr. S. This decision was rendered in view of the fact that Mr. Whittle had originally paid Mr. Summerlin $680 purchase money and also claimed that he had put $600 worth of improvements on the place. As an offset to this he gets the place three years and the $240 dollars above awarded. We understand that the decision of the arbitrators was satisfactory to both parties. --------------------------------------- March 31, 1876--Mr. G. W. Camp left the first of this week for Texas. We failed to learn what part of the State he has gone to. --------------------------------------- March 31, 1876--Mayor Watt Wells is again in the livery stable business. He occupies the old stand on Newnan Street. Watt has a genius in this direction.What he dont know about a horse, aint worth knowing. ---------------------------------------- March 31, 1876--Lige Harper is almost crazy with joy because it's a girl baby. He says it's the finest in Georgia, and thinks it will be ready to flirt with the boys before long. We understand that Mr. J. S. Walker is waiting on Lige during his delirium, and thinks he will come to his senses all right after a while and wish they were all boys like his. -------------------------------------- APRIL 7, 1876 HOME ENTERPRISE. Mr. Editor: After a recent visit to the home of our townsman, Col. C. W. Mabry, I was so much impressed by the busy scene that presented itself before me - all going forward under the immediate supervision and direction of Mrs. Mabry - and the further knowledge of the great good she has already accomplished and is yet doing, that I feel like making this public mention of it. Mrs. Mabry is carrying on a regular manufacture of socks and stockings for men, women and children's wear, and that to on no very small scale. We do not know how many knitting machines are in use; perhaps a dozen or more, furnishing regular employment to about two dozen ladies. The skillful worker sometimes realizes seven or eight dollars a week. May ladies are knitting at their own homes, and in some cases own the machine; they all receive a certain amount per pair. Mrs. Mabry has undertaken all the trouble of introducing, selling, shipping, etc. of the goods, which have already found a market in several of the Southern States. As to the quality and style of these goods they seem to be of the very best, and of various grades according to the number of thread used. they are sold at a very reasonable price. I can see no reason why they should not be as durable or even more so than those imported and sold at the same prices. ---We believe her spirit of enterprise will enable her to supply any demand that may be made for her manufactured goods. All praise, say I, to be given to her and those worthy ladies who labor with her. M. B. Hardin ----------------------------------------- APRIL 14, 1876} SUPERIOR COURT. Our readers will recollect that when we went to press last week, that the jury in the case of the State vs. Hazle charged with burglary, was being impaneled. After the jury had been made up Hazle withdrew his plea of not guilty and plead guilty of burglary in day time. Upon this confession of guilt he was sentenced to three years imprisonment in the Penitentiary. McLucus colored whose case had been previously tried and he had been found guilty of same offence, was sent up for four years. The case of the State vs Wm. C. Morris, charged with burglary, was tried Friday. The State was well represented by the Solicitor General and Austin & Harris. Morris was ably defended by W. W. & G. W. Merrell and Chandler & Cobb. The trial lasted until nearly 10 o'clock P. M. Friday night and excited considerable interest on the part of the audience. About half past twelve o'clock the jury returned a verdict of guilty and the Court pronounced sentence and the crown dispersed. Morris goes in for five years, the extent of the law. There was one divorce case, Mary Ann Stephens vs. Vol Stephens, Divorce granted. ------------------------------ APRIL 14, 1876}--Off to Honduras. Mr. J. B. Coleman, well known in this county, will leave for Honduras on next Monday. Mr. C. goes out with the intention of remaining a year, when if he likes, he will return and move his family to that country. While we regret to loose Mr. Coleman as a citizen, since he wills it otherwise, we wish him a prosperous voyage and much success in that distant land. ------------------------------- APRIL 14, 1876}--JURIES DRAWN FOR OCTOBER COURT. The following are the names of the grand Jurors drawn for the October term of the Superior Court for the present year: Joel A. Culpepper, J. W. Merrell, E. B. Darden, John Shadinger, L. C. Williams, J. W. Chappell, F. M. Skinner, John H. Chambers, W. Copeland, R. B. Reid, J. M. Reagan, Jas. Westbrooks, Henry A. Coleman, W. J. Doster, J. D. Wood, J. C. Cantrell, J. E. Green, G. W. Camp, H. W. Brazier, J. C. Shackelford, A. F. White, James a Bass, L. H. King, George M. Smith, Lemon Shell, H. B. Reagan, T. E. Holmes, J. R. Reives, W. S. Craven, S. W. Noland. TRAVERSE JURY: F. J. Gilbert, E. W. Barnes, J. R. Camp, J. F. Cochran, W. S. Tweedle, Isaac Lather, H. A. Strickland, C. B. Webb, J. W. Downs, W. G. Robertson, J. R. Phillips, J. M. Hambrick, Z. W. Muse, Isham Akins, J. C. Murk, Joseph Entrekin, W. J. Wynn, D. W. Adamson, R. C. Lyle, Jos. D. Moore, C. H. Lasater, Isaac Kenney, A. J. Camp, Jesse Gray, D. Y. Griffin, M. P. Trimble, R. R. Hooley, Eli Reed, John McGarity, W. C. New, W. G. Bonner, A S C Chance, G. S. Sharp, John K. Roop, Mathew Reid, E. T. Davis. ---------------------------------------------- APRIL 14, 1876}--Brevities. Old man Conroy's 100th birthday came off last week. --------------------------------------------- APRIL 14, 1876}--DEATH: At his residence in Whitesburg Carroll County, on the 10th inst., (April 10, 1876?) Mr. John Gilbert, in the 64th year of his age, from an injury received in the following manner: He had gone into the new Baptist church in company with one of his sons, and was piling up some loose lumber, and while walking about on the sleepers, the floor not being laid, he stepped upon the end of a short piece of plank, which not being fastened, flew up and hit him in the side, causing a contusion of the bowels. His sufferings from the time he received the injury on Saturday morning about 8 o'clock until Sunday evening, were very great, when he expressed himself as feeling a little easier. On Monday morning an evident change for the worse had taken place, and his physicians gave up all hope of his recovery, and about 8 o'clock his spirit winged its way to the God who gave it. Thus passed away from the turmoils of life a kind husband, an affectionate father, and a useful citizen, loved and respected by all who knew him. Mr. Gilbert was the owner of the land upon which the beautiful little town of Whitesburg is located and was extensively engaged in the building up of that place. We deeply sympathize with the bereaved family, but it is consoling to believe that their loss is his eternal gain. ------------------------------ APRIL 14, 1876}--HYMENEAL. Our young friends Mr. Giles Boggess and Mr. Henry Coleman were united in holy bonds of matrimony on the evening of the 12th inst. Giles was married to Miss Whittle, daughter of C. Whittle living some six miles below here, and Henry was married to a cousin of Giles bride and of the same name. Our best wishes attend the newly married people. (Note by transcriber: Mr. Giles Sanford Boggess married Martha Whittle, April 12, 1876. He was the son of Ahaz Jefferson Boggess and Margaret F. Benson. Giles Sanford Boggess died September 6, 1910. I believe Henry M. Coleman was the son of James P. Coleman (see Page 132B of the 1870 Carroll Co. Census. Henry was age 16 in 1870. I was unable to find the marriage record for him.) -------------------------------- APRIL 14, 1876}--Grand Jury Presentments. April Term of Carroll Superior Court 1876...various findings presented by the jury: Wm. L. Adamson, Foreman, Samuel M. Craven, John T. Robinson, Wm. H. Worthy, John R. Garrett, Theopholus Spurlock, Briton Gaston, John B. Warren, Wm. S. Pentecost, James H. Cobb, A. L. Waddell, Joseph Hutchinson, Chestley Whittle, wm. W. Williams, Larkin J. A. Turner, Joseph L. Morris, Henry T. Heath, John S. Fletcher, J. J. Velvin, John M. Thurman. --------------------------------- Is he a Prophet? The following letter upon the mineral resources of this section was written by Mr. R. J. Gaines, to Major Richardson of this place in 1872, and is published as a matter of interest, to show how near Gaines comes to being a prophet: " Villa Rich, July 22, 1872". Maj Richardson. Dear Sir - According to promise I give you some items in regard to the mineral indications in this section of Carroll county, and also the "Waldrop Copper Mine' in Haralson county, Georgia. I will commense with what is known in this county, as the "Chamber's Lead," some 5 miles in length, with large outcroppings at various points. For instance, copper has been cut on the Hill property, at the depth of 95 feet from the surface, disclosing a vein of the yellow sulphuret of copper some 8 ft. in width, which promises to be a permanent and paying mine. Adjoining this mine is the Chamber's property, upon which has been sunk a shaft to the depth of about 100 feet with a similar result to that in the Hill shaft. The next point on this great mineral Lead where copper has been discovered, is known as the "Wick copper mine, " and is the best developed property in this mineral section. The vein on this property is about the same width of that of the Hill and Chambers mines. Copper has been cut at several other places on this lead, and they all promise to make rich and paying mines. All we need is capital, skill and enterprise, to make this one of the wealthiest and most independent sections of the State. ..........The surface indications of all the properties as above described, are identical, and of the same character of those at Cornwall England, and Duck Town, Tennessee. I write in great haste, in order to send this epistle by Thomas Chandler, Esq. Robert J. Gaines -------------------------------- APRIL 14, 1876}--Mr. J. S. Walker wants a name for his last boy. He has had to name seven - of his own - and has run out of names. Give him a name somebody. Seven boys and one girls, and the chimney fell down and killed the balance. -------------------------------- April 21, 1876 Executor's Sale. Will be sold on the first Tuesday in June next, the undivided half of lot of land number 186, in the fifth district of Carroll county. Sold as the property of John Long, deceased. Sold on time until December 25th 1876. b. M. Long Executor, April 11, 1876 --------------- April 21, 1876--Georgia, Carroll County. Mrs. Sarah Powell has applied for exemption of personalty and setting apart and valuation of homestead, and I will pass upon the same, at 10 o'clock, a. m. Monday the first day of May next, at my office. D. B. Juhan, Ordinary ------------------------------- April 21, 1876--Notice to Debtors and Creditors. State of Georgia Carroll County. Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against William Entrekin, late of said county, deceased to present them to me properly made out, within the time prescribed by law, so as to show their character and amount. And all persons indebted to said deceased are hereby required to make immediate payment. Joseph Entrekin, Exec. April 5, 1876 ------------------------------- April 21, 1876--Notice to Debtors and Creditors. State of Georgia Carroll County. Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against George W. Brown, late of said county, deceased, to present them to me, properly made out, within the time prescribed by law, so as to show their character and amount. And all persons indebted to said deceased are hereby required to make immediate payment. W. G. McDaniel, Adm. 3/5/1876. ------------------------------ April 21, 1876--Notice. The paper "Register" has been discontinued and combined with The Carroll County Times. ------------------------------- April 21, 1876--A. T. Stewart died childless. His wife is his principle heir. His friend and executor, Judge Hilton, gets a round million. Employees in his service over ten years got $1,000 apiece, those under ten years $500. (note by transcriber. That is all of this article. I cannot tell what it was about) ----------------------------------- April 21, 1876--Carroll County Sheriff Sales. Will be sold on the first Tuesday in May next, 1876, before the Courthouse door in the town of Carrollton, Carroll county, Georgia, between the usual hours of sale the following property, to-wit:  ... The east half of lot of land number 4 in the Eleventh district of Carroll county, Georgia, levied on as the property of the defendants under and by virtue of a fifa issued from the Justice court of the 1163rd district G.M. of said county, in favor of John H. Coleman against L. M. Parker and J. W. Parker. ... 100 acres...levied on as property of defendant.....in favor of George W. Austin, against C. T. Wilson. ... One town lot and house in Whitesburg...known as the hours formerly occupied by A. J. Richards as a bar room, levied on as the property of defendant under and by virtue of two fifas issued....in favor of W. A. Turner against John C. Brantly. ... levied on under and by virtue of one fi fa issued by J. M. Hamrick, Jr., Tax Collector, against A. N. Denham for taxes due for the year 1875. ... levied on .... by virtue of a fi fa issued by J. M. Hamrick, Jr., Tax collector...against W. D. Heaton, for taxes due for the year 1875. ... levied on... by virtue of a fi fa issued by J. M. Hamrick, Jr. ...against W. J. Pyron, for taxes due for the year 1875. ... levied on...by virtue of fi fa issued....against J. R. Thurman, for taxes due for the year 1875. ------------------------------- APRIL 28, 1876 Georgia, Carroll County. To all whom it may concern: C. C. Smith having in proper form applied to me for permanent letters of administration on the Estate of L. J. Smith late of said county, this is to cite all and singular the creditors and next of kin of L. J. Smith to be and appear at my office on the first Monday in June next by 10 o'clock A. M., to show cause if any they can, why permanent administration shall not be granted to C. C. Smith, on L. J. Smith's estate. D. B. Juhan, Ordinary ------------------------------ MAY 5, 1876 Georgia, Carroll County. William Brooks, having in proper form applied to me for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Thos. S. Brooks, late of said county, this is to cite all and singular, the creditors and next of kin of Thos. S. Brooks, to be and appear at my office, within the time allowed by law, and show cause if any they can, why permanent administration should not be granted to William Brooks on Thos. S. Brooks estate, on the first Monday in June next. D. B. Juhan, Ordinary -------------------------------- MAY 5, 1876--Sheriff's Sales... .... levied on by virtue of fi fa issued in favor of George W. Driver against J. J. Winkles. .... levied on by virtue of fi fa issued in favor of W. T. Brock against W. & B. F. Attaway. ... levied on by virtue of fi fa issued in favor of William Wyatt against H. H. Scogin. ....levied on by virtue of fi fa issued in favor of John F. Acklin, against J. B. Merrell. .... " in favor of Homer M. Key against Daniel Bustle. .......against J. S. N. Lewis for taxes due for the year 1875. .... property of D. V. Crider, to satisfy a judgment, rendered at said term of said court, on an attachment in favor of James C. Armstrong vs. D. V. Crider, defendant, and Savannah Griffin & North Alabama Railroad as garnishee. .... against R. G. Dick for tax for the year 1875. ... in favor of M. C. & J. F. Kiser & Co. against J. B. Stewart, and another against J. B. Stewart and J. Y. Blalock. ------------------------------- MAY 5, 1876--There is a chicken at the drugstore of D. Juhan, which has four legs, four wings, two backs and two tails. It was brought to town by Mr. John Handley. --------------------------------- MAY 5, 1876--Col. Harris and Charley Juhan left for West Point on Wednesday morning. Charley for the purpose of appearing today before the Examining Committee for the Naval Cadetship. Brisbane Richardson who also goes before the Committee, went down yesterday morning by rail. We wish our boys success and trust that one of them may win the prize. ------------------------------- MAY 12, 1876 Death of Mr. W. O. Sharpe. After a lingering invalidism of many years, and a more serious illness of a few weeks, this old and highly esteemed citizen died of consumption of the bowels, at his residence in West Point, on Saturday last, about noon. (Mar. 6, 1876) His last hours were consoled by the presence of all his children, (one of whom, Mr. E. R. Sharpe, is editor of the Carrollton Times.) and by the faithful administrations of neighbors and friends,. His remains were buried in Pine Grove Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. Rev. P. M. Ryburn officiating. Mr. Sharpe removed to this section from South Carolina many years ago. Until recently he resided in Chambers county, about two miles from town. He was 59 years of age. ------------------------------- MAY 12, 1876--CENTENNIAL PARTY ... The night of May 10th, 1876, will never be forgotten by the hundreds who assembled at the College building to participate in the exercises and pleasure of the long-looked for Centennial Party. The affair was of a dual nature. It was gotten up not only to signalize the opening of the great worlds fair at Philadelphia to celebrate the one hundredth birth day of the Federal nation but also to afford the ladies an opportunity to take the lead, in pursuance of the immunities of the immunities, and the privileges which the quadrennial Leap Year bestows, and show what they know about conducting an entertainment. And well it was while the stirring scenes at Philadelphia are attracting universal attention to the trying times of the Republic's infancy, when Revolutionary heroes threw off the yoke of regal oppression, and tyranny, that the fairer sex, stung to desperation by innumerable wrongs, blunders and delays, show throw off the burden of masculine dictation and control, and for a while at least, declare themselves free and independent, of the customs, and nonsensical conventionalities, which an unjustly discriminating society imposes. At the proper hour, Col. Harris appeared upon the stage, and in one of the most beautiful, and appropriate little speeches we ever heard, introduced the orator of the evening, Maj. Jno. M. Richardson. Maj. R's effort was happy indeed. Usually so terse, and interesting, he discharged the duty assigned him, in a manner, that more than satisfied all expectations, and captivated every hearer. The most material objection to the speech was its brevity. At the close of the speaking, J. L. Cobb Esq., on behalf of the ladies, presented beautiful bouquets, to Col. Harris and Maj. R. in a speech that fully sustained his reputation as an orator and a scholar... The most noticeable defect in the proceedings was the sex of the speakers. It may have been all right to call in specimens of the uglier sex to do the spouting, but it occurs to our unsophisticated mind, that at a leap year entertainment, professing to be purely woman's work. there was an admirable opportunity for "Earths angels to take the stand; and with the piercing intellect, vivid imagination, and oilly tongue characteristic of the sex, teach to blubbering bigoted man, the purity of diction. and the soul of eloquence. After the public exercises were over, the assembly resolved itself into a party proper, and in every species of enjoyment incident to sociables, time flew by on winged feet till the 'wee sma' hours'. The ladies acquitted themselves nobly as beaux. Men presented, who had been learning to act the gentlemen for twenty years, saw their proudest achievements, in the way of gallantry and gentility out stripped by the progress the ladies made in a single evening. The dear creatures promised to teach the boys some things during their temporary ascendancy, which they certainly fulfilled, but there were some practical hints thrown out on the other side, which we hope our fair sisters will heed. For instance as to their usual conduct, when a poor stammering, lovesick boy is trembling on the brink of an excruciating courtship, and endeavoring to launch out for the untried shores of connubial bliss, or blister. When the time rous youth encouraged by an occasional smile from the object of his admiration, screws his courage up to the highest tension, and approaches the momentous question, she gnaws her handkerchief in mock surprise, and killingly ejacualtes, "Oh! how unexpected." ....God bless the noble girls of Carrollton, preserve the pretty ones, improve the ugly ones, and bring us another Centennial! ---------------------------------- MAY 19, 1876 Sheriff's Sales: Property of L. M. Parker and J. W. Parker, in favor of John H. Coleman ....also property of J. J. Winkles, in favor of George W. Driver ....property of Daniel Bustle, in favor of Homer M. Key. ------------------------------- MAY 19, 1876--Died at his residence near Billow of Calculus or gravel, at 7 o'clock. on the evening of the 13th inst.(May 13, 1876?) Mr. Thomas H. Griffies, of this county, in the 65th year of his age...."Uncle Tommie Griffies" as he was familiarly called, needs no eulogium of any man. His actions in life speak louder than the words of a friend All who knew him are ready to accord with me in stating that he was a perfect patron of godliness. He lived where he died for 23 years in perfect peace with the neighborhood. His funeral was preached before his interment at Smith's Chapel by Rev. John Thurman, at 4 o'clock P. M. Sunday, from Psalms the 34th and 19...... ---------------------------------- Died upon the 6th inst.(May 6, 1876) Lucy infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. White. Also upon the 13th inst, (May 13, 1876) at the residence of Mr. A. J. Garrison, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lea. ------------------------------- Married. On last Tuesday evening, (May 14, 1876) at the residence of the bride's father, Dr. D. B. Juhan, by the Rev. Wm. Dimmock, Mr. P. P. Kingsbery to Miss Alice Juhan...all of Carrollton ------------------------------------------ MAY 26, 1876 We learn from the last number of the Christian Advocate, that Mr. Robert Duncan, who went to school here last year at the Masonic Institute, died recently at Dahlonega, Georgia. ------------------------------------------ Married. At the residence of the bride's father in this place, on the evening of the 18th inst, (May 18, 1876) by the Rev W. F. Quillian, Mr. E. G. Kramer to Miss Nellie Mandeville. ------------------------------------------ JUNE 2, 1876 JUNE 9, 1876 HYMENEAL. Married on the evening of the 4th inst.,(June 4, 1876) by the Rev. W. W. Roop, at the residence of the bride's father, Rev. John Bonner, Miss J. C. Bonner, to Mr. J. C. Shackleford - all of Carroll county. ------------------------------------------ JUNE 9, 1876--The Randolph County News, published at Roanoke, Alabama, records the marriage of E. W. Reaves of that place to Miss Ida Bloodworth of our town. Miss Bloodworth was on a visit to her uncle, Rev. J. P. Shaffer. (Article appear June 9, 1876, no date of marriage given) ------------------------------------------ JUNE 16, 1876 Sheriff Sales. Property of W. L. Adamson and T. C. Smith, in favor of N. Shelnutt, Admin. & C. .....Property of J. R. Jennings and John W. Wood, in favor of Daniel Wester .....Property of J. J. Carson, in favor of Daughty & Granger ..... Property of G. T. Connell, for tax for year 1874. ---------------------------------------- JUNE 16, 1876--OBITUARY. Died at Villa Rica just as the first grey streaks of morning announced the dawn of the Sabbath, June 11th, 1876, Mr. William Hill, in the 72nd year of his age. Mr. Hill or Uncle Billy, as he was most usually called, had been for many years a residence of that neighborhood. .....Mr. Hill had been a member, and an Elder, in the Presbyterian church at Villa Rica, from the time of its organization. In the quiet hour of the Sabbath evening we committed to the grave the body that had been so long and so severely afflicted. W. D. ----------------------------------------- JUNE 16, 1876-- We received a letter one day this week with the new centennial stamp upon it. It is of a light red color, in the form of a shield. At the top is, "1776, U. S. Postage", and at the bottom, "Three Cents, 1876". On the upper part of the immediate space is the picture of a postman, and on the lower part steam engine and cars. ---------------------------------------- JUNE 16, 1876--HYMENEAL. Married near Villa Rica, May the 30th, (1876), 3:45 P. M. by S. W. Noland, Esq at his residence, Mr. John W. Higgins to Miss Mary Rush Walker, both of the Sixth District, Carroll County. -------------------------------------- JUNE 16, 1876--County Court. The June term of this court has been in session this week. The first criminal case tried was that of the State vs. H. S. Jones who was charged with practicing physic without license. Verdict, not guilty. J. C. Brantly charged with keeping open tippling shop on the Sabbath plead guilty and was fined $30 and costs. --------------------------------------- JUNE 16, 1876--Lunacy. Mr. Wm. Conyers and family of this place, went over to Coweta county, the latter part of last week, on a visit to his relatives near Newnan. While over there it was discovered that he was not alright mentally and as he finally became so violent in his actions as to be dangerous, he was taken charge of by the sheriff of that county, and brought back here Monday evening, and turned over to the sheriff of this county. There being no other alternative he was placed by the sheriff in the common jail of the county for safe keeping, where is is at present writing. The only cause we have heard assigned for this aberration of mind of Mr. Conyers, and this was only surmise, was pecuniary embarrassment. His case is considered a hopeless one by those who have seen him. (Mr. Conyers was the son of John E. Conyers Esqr.) ------------------------------------- JUNE 16, 1876--Large Crane. Mr. J. G. Holland of the Sixth district killed on Friday evening last, a crane, which measured 7 feet from tip of one wing to the other, and 6 feet and 4 inches from the end of his toes to the end of his bill. ------------------------------------ JUNE 23, 1876 Gone To Rest. Died at 5 o'clock A., M. on the 20th inst,. (June 20, 1876) the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Sharpe. Our beautiful little girl babe lived but little over an hour after its birth... ----------------------------------- JULY 14, 1876 Sheriff's Sales. ...property of S. R. Burson in favor of N. Shelnutt vs S. R. Burson. .....property of John A. Grice, in favor of Elisha Yeager. .....Two hundred bushels of corn and sixteen hundred bundles of fodder, levied on as property of John M. Gilley in favor of James Bryan. Assignee's Sale... Lots of land numbers 126, 131, 156, 202-1/2 each, about 160 acres of lot number 132, about 10 acres of lot number 125, and about 170 or 180 acres of lot number 127, and part of lot number 128 containing in the aggregate, nearly one thousand acres more or less, Sold as the property of Geo. W. Camp, bankrupt, for the benefit of his creditors, free from all encumbrances. W. W. Merrell;, Assignee, 7/7/1876 ----------------------------------- JULY 14, 1876--Georgia, Carroll County. Rachel E. Maynor having in proper form applied to me for permanent letters of administration, on the estate of Joseph Maynor, late of said county, this is to cite all, and singular, the creditors and next of kin of Joseph Maynor, to be and appear at my office within the time allowed by law, and show cause if any they can, why permanent administration should not be granted to Rachel E. Maynor, on Joseph Maynor's estate, on the first Monday in August, next. D. B. Juhan, Ordinary, July 4, 1876 ------------------------------------- On the 25th of June (1876)there occurred in Montana Territory one of the most remarkable massacres of modern times. Gen Custer, at the head of five companies of the Seventh cavalry, in an engagement with the Sioux Indians, was completely annihilated. Not a man was left to tell the tale. ------------------------------------- JULY 14, 1876--Georgia, Carroll County. L. Kendrick, administrator upon the estate of George Music, late of said county, has applied to me for leave to sell the land belonging to said estate. All persons concerned are hereby notified to file their objections if any they have, on the first Monday in August next, else leave to sell will be granted the applicant. D. B. Juhan, Ordinary. ------------------------------------ JULY 14, 1876--Georgia, Carroll County. C. P. Gordon having in proper form applied to me for permanent letters of administration on the estate of John Gilbert, late of said county, this is to cite all and singular, the creditors and next of kin of John Gilbert, to be and appear at my office on the first Monday in August next, and show cause if any they can, why permanent letters of administration should not be granted to C. P. Gordon on John Gilbert's estate. D. B. Juhan, Ordinary ------------------------------------- JULY 14, 1876--Mr. Charley Hyde is now carrying the mail between this place and Bowdon. He commenced on the first of July (1876) -------------------------------------- JULY 21, 1876 Until the reign of the Empress Josephine a handkerchief was thought in France so shocking an object, that a lady would never dare use it before anyone. The word was ever carefully avoided in refined conversation. -------------------------------------- JULY 21, 1876--Mr. McElfresh and Johnnie Russell left for Atlanta on last Wednesday evening. They went through by private conveyance. -------------------------------------- JULY 21, 1876--Sent to the Asylum. Judge Thomasson has succeeded in getting W. B. Conyers, who was not long ago adjudged a lunatic, in the Lunatic Asylum at Milledgeville. He was carried down on last Monday by the sheriff, assisted by Mr. Wirt Thomasson. ---------------------------------------- JULY 21, 1876--Sheriff Bedingfield returned from Milledgeville on last Wednesday evening, where he had been to carry W. B. Conyers. -------------------------------------- JULY 21, 1876--Bankrupt sale. The assignee's sale of the Camp property as advertised came off on last Monday, the 17th. All of the property advertised to be sold then, was bought by Mr. Jno. W. Stewart, of this place, for $5,650. This includes we believe all of the Camp town property. -------------------------------------- JULY 21, 1876--Died in Bowdon, Carroll county, Georgia, little Thomas Prentice Huie, son of D. B. and Iota Huie, 15th February 1876, aged four months. -------------------------------------- JULY 21, 1876--HYMENEAL. Married on the 6th July, 1876, at the Baptist Church, at Iuka, Mississippi, by Rev. R. W. Officer, Mr. S. C. Candler of Villa Rica Ga., to Miss Jennie D. Bevill, Iuka Mississippi. ---------------------------------------- AUGUST 4, 1876 Sale Day: There was quite a respectable crowd in town on last Tuesday. Very little property sold by the sheriff. W. W. Merrell, Esq. assignee of G. W. Camp, sold the place known as the Ben Long place for $8,000, to Mr. Jno. W. Stewart. The first bid was $5,000, by Major N. N. Lowrey, Mr. Stewart raised this to $6,000, when the Major put in $7,000, which Mr. S. raised to $8,000 and it was knocked off to him at that figure. ---------------------------------------- AUGUST 11, 1876 Georgia, Carroll County. J. B. Martin having applied to me by petition for permanent letters of administration on the estate of E. B. Martin, late of said county, this is to cite all and singular, the creditors and next of kin of e. B. Martin, to be and appear at my office within the time allowed by law and show cause if any they can, why permanent administration should not be granted J. B. Martin on E. B. Martin's estate, on the first Monday in September. D. B. Juhan, Ordinary --------------------------------------- AUGUST 11, 1876--Dead: The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Merrell died on last Sunday evening at 2 o'clock. (Aug. 5, 1876) --------------------------------------- AUGUST 11, 1876--Married near Chapel Hill, Douglas county, on the 30th ultimo, (July 30, 1876) Mr. A. J. Morgan to Miss Anna Wingo. --------------------------------------- AUGUST 11, 1876--Obituary. Died on the 27th of July, 1876, at her home in Whitesburg, Mrs. Mary Heath, in the fifty-fourth year of her age. Mrs. Heath was born in Madison county, in this State but was married in Coweta to Henry Heath in the year 1844. She died in the hope of the Christian, having united herself, with the Baptist church at Whitesburg in 1874. She was an active member of the church., having served as deaconess, the most of the time after uniting with the people of God. Mrs. Heath leaves many warm friends to mourn her death, where she was known. ----------------------------------- AUGUST 11, 1876--In Memoriam. With a sorrowing heart we record the death of Mattie Jones, daughter of Mr. W. D. and Mrs. M. H. Jones, who departed this life Wednesday morning, July the 25th 1876, aged seven years and one month. Her illness was short and her death an unexpected. ------------------------------------ AUGUST 11, 1876 A number of citizens of Carroll county were carried through here last week (from the Newnan Herald), in charge of United States officers, charged with violations of the revenue laws. Their names as ascertained by us are, John Young, John Henson, William Vines, Walter Camp, Andrew Glaze, Jackson Capes, and Luke Long. Upon examination in Atlanta, one or two of these parties were bound over and promptly gave bond. The others were released there being no evidence against them to authorize their detention. The friends of these gentlemen say they were arrested on the information of one John Hilton who has been acting the spy and reporting to the Revenue officers. Mr. Joe Hutchinson we learn was arrested a short time ago on the information of the same party, charged with illicit traffic in tobacco, but had no difficulty in establishing his innocence and was promptly released. Hilton, the alleged informer went to Atlanta last week to be used as a witness against the arrested parties. There is much feeling against him among the friends of the gentlemen above named who believe the whole affair was gotten up by him either as a speculation, or for revenge. Hilton himself was under bond for his appearance before the Superior Court of Carroll County to answer to a grave criminal charge. After his conduct in this matter his bondsmen surrendered him to the proper authorities, and he was taken from Atlanta to Carrollton yesterday (Wednesday) and committed to jail to await his trial. ---------------------------------- AUGUST 11, 1876--A special term of the County Court was called on last Monday for the purpose of trying the case of the State vs. John Helton, charged with using obscene language and opprobrious words in the presence of a female. Helton was found guilty and sentenced to pay fifty dollars and cost, or be imprisoned for seventy-five days in the county jail. ------------------------------------- AUGUST 25, 1876 SEPTEMBER 8, 1976 Married in Douglasville on the 23rd ultimo., (Aug. 23, 1876) Mr. W. P. Duncan to Miss Emma C. Lowe. -------------------------------------- SEPTEMBER 8, 1976--Notice: This is to notify the public that my wife Margia Ann McKey, is a free dealer, in farming and all other kinds of business, and has been so acting, since 1873. Sept. 8th 1876, 4t D. E. McKey -------------------------------------- SEPTEMBER 8, 1976--Sheriff's Sale. Property of C. B. McCutchins... in favor of T. J. Hollis & Co. ....property of Georgia Manufacturing and Paper Mill co., in favor J. A. McMullan. ------------------------------------ SEPTEMBER 8, 1976--DEATH. Jacob P. Cospar, one of the oldest citizens of Carroll county, died very suddenly on the 29th August (1876) at his home in Lowell district. He was at the time of hi death in the seventy ninth year of his age. He had been in the county about fifty years. Mr. C. was recognized as a high toned and honorable citizen and was considered one of the best citizens of the county. --------------------------------------- SEPTEMBER 15, 1876 SEPTEMBER 22, 1876 OCTOBER 20, 1876 Assignees Sale of Bankrupt Effects. By virture of an order from the Hon. Lemuel T. Downing, Register in bankruptcy in and for the Northern District of Georgia, will be sold on Tuesday the 7th day of November, 1876, ...property of William C. Branan. Oscar Reese, Assignee. ------------------------------------- OCTOBER 20, 1876--Notice. All persons are warned against trading for a note given to Lewis Lapiere October. 10, 1876, the consideration for the same having failed. The amount of the note is $65,00 due November 1st, 1876. P. H. Hesterly ----------------------------------------- OCTOBER 20, 1876--Dead. On Tuesday, of this week, (October 20, 1876), Mrs. Stallings, wife of Wilson Stallings, living near this place. Mrs. S. was quite old at the time of her death, and had been living a long time in Carroll county. ------------------------------------------ OCTOBER 20, 1876--IN MEMORIAM. Died in Bowdon, on Friday the 11th inst., (October 1876) at about two o'clock P. M., little Bobbie Mitchell, son of J. L. and Adelaide Mitchell. His death was caused by that dreaded disease, diphtheria. He was taken with all the appearance, of a bad cold, and was up for several days before his father and mother suspicioned anything else was the matter with him. One hour before his death he said to his brother that he was getting worse, and that he didn't believe he would live till night. Bobbie at the time of his death was eight years old. ------------------------------------------- OCTOBER 20, 1876--HYMENEAL. Married by J. M. Muse, Esq. on the 15th inst (October 1876) Thomas Drew to Miss Ann Giles, all of the Kansas District Carroll county. ------------------------------------------- OCTOBER 20, 1876--Sheriff's Sale: .....property of J. B. Stewart, in favor of J. A. Lyle. .....property of Coleman Jones, in favor of A. G. L. Crider .....property of J. J. Winkes, in favor of G. W. Driver ------------------------------------------- OCTOBER 20, 1876--Georgia Carroll County Geo. S. and Hiram Sharp, executors of Hiram Sharp sr. late of said county, deceased, has applied for leave to sell the lands belonging to said deceased. All persons concerned are hereby notified to file their objections, if any they have on the first Monday in November next else leave to sell will be granted the applicant to sell wild lands lying in other counties to be sold either at public or private sale. ------------------------------------------- OCTOBER 20, 1876--Georgia, Carroll County M. B. Dorough having applied to me in proper form for permanent letters of administration on the estate of J. P. Cosper, late of said county deceased, this is to cite all and singular the creditors and next of kin of J. P. Cosper, to be and appear at my office on the first Monday in November next, and show cause if any they can, why permanent letters of administration should not be granted to M. B. Dorough on J. P. Cosper's estate. D. B. Juhan, Ordinary ------------------------------------------ OCTOBER 20, 1876--Assignees Bankrupt Sale. ....property of George W. Camp...to satisfy a lien held by Owen O'Connor> ....property of George W. Camp...to satisfy liens held by Eli Benson. -------------------------------------------- OCTOBER 27, 1876 Suicide by Shooting. We learn from Squire Noland of Villa Rica, that a young man by the name of James Lee, Son of Green Lee of the upper part of the Sixth district, committed suicide on last Monday evening by shooting himself. No cause is known for the rash act. The young man was very quiet and inoffensive in his manner, but considered rather eccentric. The circumstances under which the suicide was committed are as follows: On Monday evening in the afternoon he took his gun, and went off into the farm as if for the purpose of hunting. Failing to come back at night, the family were alarmed, as he was always punctual in returning home before night, when he went off, and immediately aroused the neighborhood and went in search of him. It was not until the next day, Tuesday, in the afternoon, that his body was discovered in a thicket in the farm, with every evidence from the position of the bun and his body that he had shot himself. ------------------------------------------ OCTOBER 27, 1876--We are requested to state that the Rev. W. N. Chaudoin, so well known in this community as "Uncle Shad", will preach at the Baptist church in this place, on next Sunday. ------------------------------------------ OCTOBER 27, 1876--Death of Mr. James Blalock. Mr. James Blalock who returned not long since from Texas, to this place, his former home, after a protracted illness, died at the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. B. F. Brown, on last Tuesday, a little after noon. Mr. B. leaves a wife and babe and many relatives and friends in this community to mourn his loss. He was reared in Carrollton and both as a youth and man was highly regarded, for his integrity of character and exemplary deportment. In common with the entire community we extend our sympathy to his wife and relatives in their bereavement. ----------------------------------------- OCTOBER 27, 1876--HYMENEAL. Married on Sunday, the 23rd inst.,(Oct. 23, 1876) by J. M. Muse Esq, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. John F. Keese to Miss Harriet E. Mehaffey. Also upon the same day and by the same, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. B. D. Cagle to Miss Francis Adams, all of the Sixth district Carroll county. (Oct. 23, 1876) ---------------------------------------- OCTOBER 27, 1876Georgia, Carroll county. J. W. Stovall has applied for exemption of personalty ---------------------------------------- OCTOBER 27, 1876Georgia, Carroll county. Mr. James M. Mabry, person of color, has applied for exemption of personalty. --------------------------------------- NOVEMBER 3, 1876 HYMENEAL. Married on Sunday, the 23rd inst.,(Oct. 23, 1876) by J. M. Muse Esq, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. John F. Keese to Miss Harriet E. Mehaffey. Also upon the same day and by the same, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. B. D. Cagle to Miss Francis Adams, all of the Sixth district Carroll county. (Oct. 23, 1876) --------------------------------------- NOVEMBER 17, 1876 Sheriff's Sale. Will be sold on the first Tuesday in December next 1876..... ....property of G. T. Connell, in favor of W. W. Merrell ....property of H. S. Jones, in favor of Officers of court of Carroll Co. ....property of L,. P. Jones, in favor of Cheney A. Garrett, administrator &c. ....property of John A. Smith, in favor of N. S. Russell ....property of Sampson McGarty, in favor of William Amis ....property of J. P. Coleman, in favor of M. A. Urquhart ....property of L. M,. and J. W. Parker, in favor of John H. Coleman ....property of J. M. Wester, in favor of B. M. Long ....Bankrupt sale, property of James R. Thomasson, Bankrupt for the benefit of lien and general creditors of said Bankrupt. ----------------------------------------- NOVEMBER 17, 1876--Georgia, Carroll County Samuel Neill has applied for exemption of personalty. John S. Craven has applied for exemption of personalty. D. N. Bateman has applied for exemption of personalty. ---------------------------------------- NOVEMBER 25, 1876 HYMENEAL. Married at 7 o'clock, Sunday morning, the 19th inst.,(Nov. 19, 1876) by the Rev. John Thurman, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mr. J. A. Roberson to Miss Lula Robinson. --------------------------------------- DECEMBER 1, 1876 Off for Arkansas. J. P. Cole Esq., Philip Crutchfield, Samuel Stovall, Mack Brock and J. F. Cole and family, all living near this place, left on the 23rd ultimo for northeastern Arkansas. The first two go for the purpose of prospecting the country, the others to locate. --------------------------------------- DECEMBER 1, 1876--Col. R. J. Gaines, the poet laureate of Carroll county, is writing verses to the Atlanta Constitution on the delicate subject of "The Kiss of Love".--- When we remember that the author is a darned old bachelor, the question naturally arises, what in the deuce does he know about it? --------------------------------------- DECEMBER 8, 1876 HYMENEAL: Married at the residence of the bride's father, on the evening of the 25th ultimo,(Nov. 25, 1876) at 7 o'clock, by the Rev. J. A. McGarity, Jno. W. Morris to Miss Louiza A. Garrett. Also, on the evening of the 5th inst, (Dec. 5, 1876?) by Rev. W. W. Roop, at the residence of the bride's father, W. W. Merrell Esq., Miss Emily C. Herrell and Mr. Joseph W. Holmes, all of Carroll County Also at the residence of the bride's father, on Sunday morning, December 3, 1876, by J. M. Muse, Esq. Mr. Philo W. M. McClung of Haralson county, to Miss C. A. Moore of this county. Married on the 3rd inst,(Dec. 3, 1876) at 9 o'clock A. M., by the Rev. J. D. B. Robison, at the residence of the bride's father, Miss Lucy Thornton to Mr. A. W. G. Hackaba. ------------------------------------ DECEMBER 8, 1876--Georgia, Carroll county, R. T. McCurdy, has applied for exemption of personalty. ---------------------------------- DECEMBER 15, 1876 Green B. McDonald Shot. Green B. McDonald of this place was shot on the public square on Tuesday last, by Jim Garner who lives near Hutchinson's mill in Coweta county. Mr. McDonald is very seriously, if not fatally wounded, the ball entering the abdomen, and it is feared penetrating to the cavity. The facts, as far as we have been able to ascertain them, are these. Mr. McDonald is an auctioneer, and was selling goods at auction during most of the day Tuesday. His son Giles McDonald was acting as clerk for him and kept an account of the sales. Garner was much under the influence of liquor, and bid for many things that were offered for sale purchasing some articles. Finally he told Giles, the clerk, that he had paid for more things than he had received. Words ensued in which the lie was passed. Garner drew his pistol as if ___, shoot young McDonald when the father interceded, seizing Garner's pistol. In the scuffle that ensued, Garner shot McDonald as above stated. He was immediately taken into custody and lodged in jail. The whole affair was a most lamentable one, whiskey being the cause of it all. ---Newnan Herald. ----------------------------------- DECEMBER 15, 1876--Carroll Superior Court. October term 1876. Petition for divorce & C. Nancy M. Easterwood vs. Leroy L. Easterwood It appearing to the court by the return of the sheriff, that the Defendant does not reside in this county, and it further appearing that he does not reside in the State. It is therefore ordered that the defendant, appear at the next term of this County and answer the complaint of the plaintiff and that service of the petition and process in the case made by publication of the order once a month for four months, next, preceding said term, and that said case stand for trial at said term. Hugh Buchanan, J. S. C. C. C., October 5, 1876 The foregoing is a true extract from the minutes of said court. J. M. Meadows, Clerk S. C., Dec. 5, 1876 ---------------------------------- DECEMBER 15, 1876--HYMENEAL. Married at Wesley Chapel Church on Sunday the 10th inst., (Dec. 10, 1876) at 10:45 o'clock A. M. by S. W. Noland, Esq., Mr. John H. Lee to Mrs. Julean Jackson, all of the Sixth district of Carroll co. ------------------------------- DECEMBER 15, 1876--METEOR. On last Thursday night, at about 9 o'clock we are informed that a meteor passed over this place going in a southern direction. Several of our citizens saw it, among others Mr. E. G. Kramer. Mr. K. says that it made quite a brilliant light, and apparently passed directly over Carrollton, exploding, not far from here. We learn from a gentleman from Cedartown since then, that it was quite bright there and created considerable alarm. At Buchanan also, he says, the people were terribly frightened, which was manifested by the screaming of women and the crying of children. They think up there, he says, that it is the sign of another war. ------------------------------------ DECEMBER 15, 1876--Billow and About: Miss Lizzie Brown of Bowdon, who taught school at Shiloh last summer will, we are informed, teach at that place again next year. --------------------------------- BDECEMBER 15, 1876--Bowdon News: Little Georgia Brown, a daughter of J. R. Barrow, aged 8 years, died on the 5th inst of diptheria. (December 1876) ------------------------------- Married at the residence of the brides father by Rev. S. R. Little, Mr. W. A. Wright to Miss Mattie Hugley, all of Bowdon. (Article appeared December 15, 1876, no marriage date given.) ----------------------------------- DECEMBER 15, 1876--Shooting Affray. Joe Lipsicomb, colored, living on the plantation of R. W. Hendricks in this county, was shot and seriously wounded by a young man named J. T. Cruse, on Monday last. The version of the negro differs very materially from that of Mr. Cruse as to the origin of the difficulty. The negro says the dispute arose as to the possession of an axe. The negro had a sharp axe and Cruse had a dull one. Cruse borrowed the sharp axe and refused to give it up to the negro. As they were walking to the field, the negro slipped or jerked the axe away from Curse. Cruse became offended, went off and procured a gun and shot the negro through the leg. Cruse's version is entirely different and he has strong circumstantial evidence to corroborate him. He says Joe and Abe Lipsicomb have been angry with him for some time and have made frequent threats against his life. On Monday last they attacked him and drove him from the field where he was at work with them. He procured a gun and returned to the field and went to work, placing the gun by a stump near him. Soon they advanced towards him again with their axes, when he shot one of them. He then went to Mr. Upshaw's house near by, to who me related the circumstances of his difficulty. Mr. Upshaw says his house was soon surrounded by negroes who were in search of Cruse. he told them that Cruse was there, but that if any of them attempted to enter he would kill them. That they had a legal remedy if Cruse had violated the law and should use no violence. Curse subsequently came to town and had warrants issued against the two negroes who had attached him. Cruse is said to be a very quiet and harmless young man. His person gives evidence of the rough usage by the Lipsicombs in the first attach. Newnan Herald. ----------------------------------------- Sheriff's Sale: .....property of W. M. Allen, in favor of A. S. C. Chance, Administrator of H. S. Chance, for the purchase money. ....property of Wm. C. Morris, in favor of C. W. King. ....property of N. Shelnutt, in favor of J and M. Ross ....property of Richard Carnes, in favor of W. J. Hembree, Administrator. ....property of Thomas Cowan & Bro, in favor of E. Barber ....property of Tillman Fuller, in favor of T. A. Barnes & Co., for the use of A. D. Freeman, trustee, &c. ....property of A. J. Richards and W. M. Richards, security. in favor of Adair & Bros. ....property of A. J. Richards and R. L. Richards, in favor of Winters & Potts ....property of Welbert & Pirkle in fvor of the Liebrandt & McDowell Stove Co., ....property of William Wilson, deceased, in favor of J. M. Griffin ....property of W. M. Echols, in favor of Edwin Daniel vs. W. M. Echols and Z. P. Alman. ....property of W. O. Robinson in favor of Martin A. Morris ....property of Dinque Caudle. in favor of John A. Grice ---------------------------------------- DECEMBER 15, 1876--Executors Sale: one lot of land number one hundred and ninety-nine in the Sixth District of Carroll county, near Villa Rica, joining the lands of F. M. Fielder. Sold as the property of the estate of Geo. Protho, deceased, for the benefit of heirs and creditors. T. J. Brooks, Exeuctor, 12/3/1876 ------------------------------------------ DECEMBER 15, 1876--Georgia, Carroll County. Mary Ann Houston, wife of O. R. Houston, has applied for exemption of personalty. R. T. McCurdy has applied for exemption of personalty. ----------------------------------------- JANUARY 5, 1877 Bowdon News: Mrs. Eason of this community departed this life, last Thursday night, the 29th (Dec. 1876) ultimo just a seven o'clock, after a short but severe illness. She was the wife of Thomas Eason. -------------------------------------------------------- JANUARY 5, 1877--Hymeneal: On last Thursday night the 28th ultimo,(Dec. 28, 1876) Dr, Thomas P. McElwreath, was married to Miss N. M. Little. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride's father, Rev. S. B. Little, and was performed by Rev. W. T. Twedell. ----------------------------------------- JANUARY 5, 1877--Homicide. On Saturday night, the 23rd of December, a young man by the name of John Craven, son of Wm. Craven of the Eleventh district of this county, was killed at Green Huckaba's in Blue Shin district, upper part of Heard county. It seems that Craven had gone to Huckaba's in company with a young man by the name of Smith, and while there Smith got into a difficulty with one of the young Huckabas, There were two of them, in which Craven and the other Huckaba became involved. The result was that Smith ran out of the fight and left Craven alone, who was stabbed to death by Robert Huckaba, being cut in fourteen different place, seven of which would have proved fatal. We learn that a coroner's inquest was held over the dead body of Craven, and they returned a verdict of justifiable homicide. ----------------------------------------- JANUARY 5, 1877--A MISERABLE HERMIT. In a small hut in a secluded spot on Turkey Creek about a half mile below Davenport's mill, and about ten miles west of Carrollton, there has lived, for years, a hermit, in the form, and under the name of Green B. Hammock, a well informed and intelligent old gentleman, not withstanding his recluse and ascetic habits. No direct reason is known among his neighbors for his seclusion, for in his early life, he was always successful in his business undertakings, and soon by his energy and industry, gathered around him plenty of this world's goods to make him comfortable and happy. His disposition to retire from "the outside world' was about this time observed, and for years, he has lived altogether inside his own enclosure, and on his own land. He has sheltered himself under no roof but his own; made a track on no land to which he had no title; worn no hat, shoe nor coat, for more than twenty years. His business transactions, such as giving and paying taxes; buying or selling, has all been promptly attended to by his wife. He truly has lived to himself and for himself. It is said by those who claim to know, that he and his wife have in their possession, which they purchased long ago, the most finely carved furniture; and gorgeous bed clothing (that is never used) to be found in the most magnificent mansion in Georgia, with dressing for himself and wife (which is never worn) of the most costly goods. It is also reported that they have table furniture (that is never used) such as plates, cups, saucers, knives, and forks etc, etc, of the most elegant style and quality, with perhaps a large sum of money, carefully hidden away. In addition to this, they have horses and cattle in common with other people, and strange to say, they live in the poorest, most uncomfortable hut to be found in Turkey Creek district, and on the coarsest diet, and wear the meanest, filthiest clothing of any set of beggarly freedmen in Carroll county. About five years ago, Mr. Hammock was afflicted with a cancer on his leg and hip, which has caused him great pain and suffering, and twelve months ago this January, he was thrown upon his pallet (for he has not slept in a bed for a number of years) where he now lies, the most pitable object my eyes ever beheld. I visited him last Sunday for the second time in my life, and I have it from his own lips that the sore with which he has suffered for the last five years, the moxt excruciating pain, has actually eaten the flesh off, till the bone in his leg and hip are perfectly bare, and it has already entered his bowels, where it still goes on with its work of devouring the poor man alive. An odor of the most offensive character, continually permeates every part of the miserable hut, and for some distance around, the air is burdened with the same exhalations that are emitted from his diseased body. Poor man, he is doomed to die - is perhaps now dead. His wife a shriveled up old woman of fifty or sixty, keeps up her nightly vigils all alone, nobody visits them, except perchance to see if the miserable anchorite has gone to rest. J. A. Roberson, Billow, Ga., January 2, 1877. ------------------------------------ JANUARY 5, 1877--HYMENEAL. Married on Thursday night the 21st of December, 1876 by P. H. Chandler Esq. at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. M. P. McEwen of Carroll county to Miss Lucinda E. Watson of Haralson County. On the morning of the 21st ultimo.,Dec. 1876 at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. John McGarity, Mr. G. P. Sewell and Miss Etta McGarity, the Rev. Mr. Roop of Carrollton officiating. Also on the evening of the 26th ultimo, Dec. 1876 by the same, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. G.W. Fleming, Miss M. E. Fleming and Mr. V. C. Pentecost. On the evening of the 2nd inst., (Jan. 1877) at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. W. W. Key, and Miss L. O. Banks. Rev. J. M. D. Stallings officiating. At the residence of the bride's father, on the evening of the 21st inst. (Dec. 1876) by Rev. J. M. D. Stallings, Mr. Wm. E. Mote and Miss Mary Phillips. On the evening of the 31st ultimo, (December 1876) at the residence of the bride's father, by S. W. Noland Esq, Mr. N. J. Henderson of Sweet Water, Paulding county to Miss Maggie Leathers of the Sixth district of Carroll. At the residence of the bride's father on Thursday evening, December 28, (1876) by J. M. Muse Esq., Mr. Martin N. Holcombe to Miss Lula M. Steel. ---------------------------------------------- JANUARY 5, 1877--Georgia, Carroll County. John R. Duke has applied for exemption of personalty. ------------------------------------------- JANUARY 12, 1877 Sheriff's Sales: .....property of A. Y. Blackman, in favor of James B. Martin administrator of F. D. Bowen, deceased. ----------------------------------------- JANUARY 12, 1877--Georgia, Carroll County. Wm. Chasteen has applied for exemption of personalty, ----------------------------------------- JANUARY 12, 1877--HYMENEAL: Married at the residence of the bride's father, on the evening of the 27th of December, 1876, by J. M. Cobb, N. P., Mr. J. M. Davis of Birmingham, Alabama to Mrs. A. C. Green, of the Sixth district. Also by the same at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. Sarah Hudgens, on Saturday January 4, 1877, Mr. W. L. G. Rogers to Miss Fannie C. Hudgens. ----------------------------------------- JANUARY 12, 1877--GEORGIA, Carroll County M. W. Upshur having in proper form applied to me for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Elisabeth J. Sealy, formerly a resident of said State and county, but afterwards a resident of Green County, State of Arkansas, this is to cite all and singular, the creditors and next of kin of Elisabeth J. Sealy, to be and appear at my office within the time allowed by law, and show cause if any they can, why permanent administration should not be granted to M. W. Upshur on Elisabeth J. Sealy's estate on the first Monday in February next. D. E. Juhan, Ordy. ------------------------------------------ JANUARY 19, 1877 HYMENEAL. Married on Sunday the 7th inst., Jan 1877. at the residence of the bride's father, five miles east of Carrollton, Mr. Thomas Prichard, of Cleburn County, Alabama to Miss Amanda Dougherty of this county. Ceremony performed by Rev. J. C. Burnam. Married at the residence of Mr. F. M. Wood on the 17th inst, Jan. 1877 by W. L. Craven, Esq., Mr. P. B. Smith to Miss Ida E. Barker ----------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 2, 1877 HABEAS CORPUS. On the 11th inst., Mr. Pikcius Smith, of this county, ran away with Miss Ida Barker, the oldest daughter of W. Z. Barker, Esq, of this county and they were married by W. L. Craven, Esq., of Carroll county. The bridegroom took his ladey to the place he was staying on Squire Barker's farm and retired for the night. In the short time after Squire Barker came up, demanded his daughter, and they went on home together. On the 18th inst., Mr. Smith had Squire Barker and his daughter before J. B. Beall, Ordinary, by virtue of a writ of habeas corpus. After some maneuvering between the parties and sharp shooting among the attorneys engaged, the petitioners council stated to the court that he was satisfied that he could gain nothing by the writ, the lady in question being unwilling to live with his client, and moved to dismiss the writ. His Honor granted the motion. Squire B, and his daughter, a beautiful blonde, under eighteen years old, went off together and Mr. Smith, Oh, where was he? He really don't know whether is a married man or not. He claims a wife, and can sing - Tis sweet to love, but oh! how bitter. Tis to marry a girl and then can't git her." W. H. Daniel Esq. represented the petitioner and Frank S. Lofton and J. B. Merrill, contra. Franklin News. ------------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 2, 1877 --Notice in Bankruptcy. In the United States District court, for the Northern district of Georgia. This is to give notice once a week for three weeks that I have been appointed assignee of the estate of Wm. F. Johnson, Bowdon, Carroll county, Ga. who has been adjudged a bankrupt upon his own petition by the District court of said district. John H. Russell, Assignee. ------------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 2, 1877 --Georgia, Carroll county. C. J. Vaughan has applied for exemption of personalty. W. H. Huff has applied for exemption of personalty. ------------------------------------------ FEBRUARY 9, 1877 SHERIFF'S SALES: ....property of B. F. Ringer, in favor of S. T. Sims .... property of J. R. Gray, in favor of Benson and Coleman, as assignee to T. M. West .... property of Joseph Sticher, in favor of Eli Benson ....property of J. L. Doster, Principal and Eli Benson, in favor of Amos & Whitfield ....property of W. O. Robinson, in favor of Martha A. Morris ....property of J. B. Merrell Sr., in favor of J. W. Stewart ....property of Trustees of Bowdon College( John Coston, secretary, J. W. Adamson, et al trustees), in favor of John A. Morris ....property of G. W. Camp, in favor a tax fi fa city of Carrollton ....property of Bill Benson, in favor of a tax fi fa city of Carrollton ....property of A. J. Daniel, in favor of City of Carrollton ....property of J. P. Coleman, in favor of tax fi fa, city of Carrollton ....property of Eli Benson, in favor of City of Carrollton ------------------------------------ FEBRUARY 9, 1877--Georgia, Carroll County. Jno. K. Vines has applied for exemption of personalty. ---------------------------------- FEBRUARY 9, 1877--Frank Pope got back to this place from Dallas, Texas on last Tuesday. He has been out in that State something over a year. We have not yet seen him, as he is unwell, but we learn that he has got enough of Texas to last him a while. ------------------------------------ FEBRUARY 9, 1877--Owen Carter and Calvin Long, two gentlemen of color, were consigned to quarters in Sheriff Hewitt's hotel on Tuesday. The charges were burglary in the night time, somewhere in the vicinity of Whitesburg. They will be tried on the April term of the Superior Court. --------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 9, 1877--HYMENEAL. Married on Thursday evening, the 1st inst.,(Feb. 1, 1877) at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Jno. M. Ferrell to Miss Amanda E. Burson. The ceremony was performed by the father of the bride, the Rev. G. W. Burson. Also at the residence of Mr. W. S. Hearn on the evening of the 31st January,1877, by Rev. J. A. McGarity, Mr. S. J. Crumbley to Miss M. E. McGarity. --------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 9, 1877--Death of Mrs. Allen Coleman of Honduras. On last Monday evening the remains of Mrs. Coleman, wife of Mr. Allen Coleman of Honduras, were received at this place. From what we can learn, Mrs. Coleman left Honduras some thirty or forty days ago for the purpose of returning to this county where she formerly lived for the restoration of her health. She was accompanied by her brother in-law Mr. Jno. Coleman who went out to Honduras, from this county, last spring, besides she had along with her two children, one a son of twelve or thirteen years of age, and the other a baby some six or seven months old. As we have stated, Mrs. Coleman left Honduras sick, and in crossing the Gulf of Mexico, on the way to New Orleans, her troubles were no doubt added to by the death of her babe. Being far from land at the time of its death there was no other alternative but to cast the remains of the little one into the Gulf. This was no doubt a terrible shock to the mother, already very feeble, and she did not long survive. She died we are told after she had arrived in this country, on the cars between New Orleans and Montgomery, (we have not been able to find out, at what exact point). and her remains were coffined in Montgomery, and brought on as we have stated to this place Monday evening. From here they were carried Monday night to the Sixth district of this county, where they were buried the next day. Mr. Allen Coleman the husband of the deceased is a son of Major Coleman of this county. He went to Honduras after the war. His wife, the deceased, was also a native of this county. Her maiden name was Riggs. --------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 9, 1877--Dead. We learn that Mrs. Sim Murphey, daughter of Dr. Coston, of Bowdon, died near that place on the evening of the 6th inst., Jan. 1877 -------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 9, 1877 Mr. Eugene Camp has returned from Texas. -------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 9, 1877--We inadvertently ommitted to mention last week that Mr. James Spurlock one of our best young framers, left for Texas with Mr. Garrison and son. We regret to see such young men leaving Georgia . -------------------------------------- SFEBRUARY 9, 1877--heriff's Sales: ...property of D. W. Thornton, in favor of C. W. King. --------------------------------- FEBRUARY 23, 1877 Mr. Joshia Reaves, an aged and respected citizen of this county, died at his home near Bowdon, on the evening of the 13th inst. Mr. R. was one of the oldest citizens of this county, and had a host of friends wherever know. ------------------------------------ FEBRUARY 23, 1877--We understand that the babe of Mrs. Coleman, who died on her way from Spanish Honduras to this county, was not thrown over in the Gulf, as stated in the notice in reference to her death, but was buried in Balize, British Honduras. --------------------------------------- SFEBRUARY 23, 1877--ad Accident. We learn of quite a sad accident in the family of Judge J. W. Downs, of Bowdon, one day last week. His infant child, a little boy not quite a year old, was being nursed by his little sister, who accidentally let if fall, and such were the injuries received by the fall, that the little fellow did not long survive. In this sad casualty the parents have the sympathy of the public. ------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 23, 1877--HYMENEAL. Married on Sunday morning the 11th of February, (1877), at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. R. T. Bishop, to Miss Mattie Ferrell. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Jno. Thomasson. ---------------------------------- FEBRUARY 23, 1877--Hunting for Ancestors. ---- A very searching investigation was carried on in England a few years ago. In the north of England two families were searching up their respective ancestry. The strife was great between them, each one determining to look back into antiquities further than the other. One of the families, whose name was Spencer, employed an artist to paint an historic scene, representing the building of the ark and the loading of the ship by Noah and his sons with its multifarious and various cargo. On the gang plank leading to the deck of the ark, two men were seen rolling up a large box, on one side of which was painted in large letters, "Relicts, insignia and Papers belonging to the Spencer Family". This was consider a coup d'etat hard to beat, but the other family determined not to be outdone in the antediluvium pretences of their name, prepared, at great cost and research, a record of their antiquity. In describing the exploints of one of their ancestors at the very early day, who was represented as a man of some authority, this remarkable passage occurs: "During this year Adam and Eve were driven out of Paradise." --------------------------------- FEBRUARY 23, 1877 HYMENEAL: MARRIED AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE BRIDE'S FATHER ON THE 22ND ULTIMO, (Feb. 22, 1877) Mr. Thomas R,. Hanley and Miss Frances C. Phillips. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. M. D. Stallings. Also on on the 25th ultimo, (Feb. 25, 1877) in the County of Heard, at the residence of the bride's father, A. P. Daniel, by C. J. Thaxton, N. P., Miss L. E. Daniel to Prof. S. M. Garrett of Bowdon, Ga. ----------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 23, 1877--From a postal card from Jimmie Garrison, who recently left here for Texas, we learn that he has located at Weatherford, Parker county in that State. --------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 23, 1877--Georgia, Carroll county. Nancy A. Wyatt, wife of John Wyatt, has applied for exemption of personalty. C. J. Lyle, has applied for exemption of personalty. ---------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 23, 1877 Sheriff's Sales: .....property of W. F. Bonner, in favor of Eli S. Morgan (asignee to Z. Bonner) vs T. S. Garrison, Administrator, etc., John T. Meador and W. F. Bonner. ...property of S. C. Dickson, in favor of Van B. McClure ....property of F. A. & D. L. Trussell, in favor of Jones F. Miller vs. Sylvanus Hembree, principal. ....property of W. B. Leatherwood, in favor of J. P. Carnes ....property of Aaron Johnson, in favor of A. B. Carr ...property of Sarah Hight, administrator on the estate of Wm. Hight, deceased, in favor of W. J. Hembree. ...property of Wm. B. Conyers, in favor of Cox and Hill. ----------------------------------- FEBRUARY 23, 1877-Death of Mr. C. C. Smith. Mr. C. C. Smith, one of our best known citizens, died at his residence in this place at 1 o'clock A. M., on the 2nd inst. He had been sick a long time and his death was not unexpected. (March 2, 1877) Mr. S, died in the prime of manhood, being about thirty-five years of age at the time of his dissolution. He was born and reared in this county, and as he was man of generous impulses, he had many warm and true friends who mourn his untimely death. During the revival in this place last summer, Mr. Smith united himself with the M. E. Church, and when the dread monster Death came, he expressed himself as resigned to his fate. He told his pastor, who visited him just before his death, 'that he was ready to die'. He was buried at Concord church in the Sixth district, on last Saturday. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn his loss, who hve the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. ----------------------------------- Hammock, the hermit, living hear Davenport's Mill, died some two weeks ago, we understand but we did not hear of it until a few days ago. (Article appeared March 9, 1877) ---------------------------------- MARCH 16, 1877 HYMENEAL: MARRIED AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE BRIDE'S FATHER ON THE 22ND ULTIMO, (Feb. 22, 1877) Mr. Thomas R,. Hanley and Miss Frances C. Phillips. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. M. D. Stallings. Also on on the 25th ultimo, (Feb. 25, 1877) in the County of Heard, at the residence of the bride's father, A. P. Daniel, by C. J. Thaxton, N. P., Miss L. E. Daniel to Prof. S. M. Garrett of Bowdon, Ga. --------------------------------- MARCH 16, 1877--Sheriff's Sale: Will be sold before the Court house door: .....property of Wilson Cartwright, levied under and by virtue of a tax fi fa. ---------------------------------- MARCH 23, 1877 Brevities: Mrs. Easterwood, an old lady living in the Sixth district, died the latter part of last week. (week of March 11, 1877) ---------------------------------- MARCH 23, 1877--J. S. Bird, one of the first settlers of this county, died on the 15th inst., at his residence, a little over two miles west of here. (March 15, 1877) He was at the time of his death, about seventy-six years old and had been a citizen of this county about forty years. ---------------------------------- MARCH 30, 1877 HYMENEAL: Married on the 15th inst. (March 15, 1877), by the Rev J. M. D. Stallings, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. J. P. Coleman, Mr. John H. Jones and Miss Mary Coleman. -------------------------------- APRIL 6, 1877 SHERIFF SALES: J. M. Hewitt, Sheriff. .......property of Andrew J. Richards, in favor of tax collector ....... property of W. B. and A. J. Richards, in favor to tax collector .......property of David F. Knott, in favor of tax collector ----------------------------------- APRIL 6, 1877--Georgia, Carroll County Moses J. Baxter having in proper form applied to me for letters of administration on the estate of Columbus c. Smith, late of said county, deceased, this is to cite all and singular, the creditors and next of kin of said C. C. Smith, to be an appear in my office, within the time prescribed by law and show cause if any they can why administration should not be granted to Moses J. Baxter, on the estate of C. C. Smith, deceased. Witness the Hon. D. B. Juhan, Ordinary of said county. Thos. Chandler, D. Clk. C. O. -------------------------------------- APRIL 6, 1877--Georgia, Carroll County Joseph Entrekin, Executor of William Entrekin, late of said county, deceased, having applied for leave to sell a portion of the lands of said deceased, all persons concerned are notified to file their objections, if any they have, on the first Monday in May next, or else leave will be granted to sell said land. D. B. Juhan, Ordinary ----------------------------------- APRIL 6, 1877--Georgia, Carroll County Moses J. Baxter, having in proper form applied to me for letters of administration, de bonis non, on the estate of L. J. Smith, late of said county, deceased, this is to cite all, and singular, the creditors and next of kin, to be and appear in my office within the time allowed by law and show cause if any they can why administration de bonis non, should not be granted to M. J. Baxter, on the unadministered estate of L. J. Smith. Thos. Chandler. D Clk. C. O. ------------------------------------- APRIL 6, 1877--Mrs Garst, wife of Christopher Garst, living near Allen's Mills, died the first of the week (week of April 6, 1877). Mrs. G was about 70 years of age. ------------------------------------ APRIL 6, 1877--HYMENEAL: Married on the 29th ultimo, (March 29, 1877), by the Rev. J. C. Burnam, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Jas. F. Driver, to Miss Susan A. Neill. --------------------------------- APRIL 13, 1877 April Court: Two divorce cases have been tried. Harriet A. Morgan vs F. A. Morgan, total divorce granted plaintiff and disabilities removed of defendant. The other case was M. A. Johns vs Jas. M. Johns and the verdict was the same. --------------------------------- April 27, 1877 On last Sunday evening according to previous arrangement, the ties of wedlock were solemnized between Mr. A. F. Sharp and Miss Katie Blalock, by the Rev. W. F. Quillian pastor of the Methodist Church at this place. It seemed to be the understanding among the inhabitants of our pleasant little town and vicinity, that the marriage ceremony would take place immediately after the usual religious exercise at the Methodist church on Sunday evening the 22nd inst. Long before the conclusion of the Rev. Mr. Quillian's able and interesting sermon, the house was filled to its utmost capacity by the friends and acquaintances of the youthful and promising couple, that were about to enter into one of the most solemn and binding compacts know in catalogues of divine or human law. At the conclusion of the Reverend gentleman's remarks, a breathless silence pervaded the entire assembly, and almost simultaneous with the close of the discourse, Mr. A. F. Sharp, one of our most popular and enterprising young merchants entered the door, with the lovely and beautiful victim of Cupid leaning trustingly and confidingly upon his arm. They passed up the aisle and halted immediately in front of the pulpit, where the martial ceremony was performed in the most solemn and impressive manner, and Albert and Katie, in the presence of that vast multitude of witnesses, and in obedience to that divine and ever to be venerated institution, were pronounced husband and wife. ------------------------------- April 27, 1877--Tried for Lunacy. A young man by the name of Robert Barron, living in the Fifth district, was tried for lunacy, on last Wednesday, before Judge Juhan. The verdict of the jury after hearing the evidence and examining the young man was that he was an epileptic and a lunatic and a fit subject for the Lunatic Asylum. --------------------------------- April 27, 1877--Bowdon Dots...Another one of our aged citizens of Carroll has fallen asleep. Dennis Noles, living near Squaire Becks. He was buried on last Tuesday. (April 24, 1877) . He was at the time of his deth 100 years old, some say 104. --------------------------------- April 27, 1877--Carroll Superior Court. April term 1877. Petititon for Divorce. Lewis Taylor and Nancy Taylor. ---------------------------------- April 27, 1877--Georgia, Carroll county D. F. Norman has applied for exemption of personalty. ---------------------------------- MAY 4, 1877 Georgia, Carroll county. Mary C. Boatwright, wife of J. A. Boatwright, has applied for exemption of personalty. ...........Elizabeth A. Davenport, has applied for exemption of personalty. ------------------------------- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/carroll/newspapers/187618771044gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 112.4 Kb