Carroll County GaArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for AUGUST 1880 August 1880 ************************************************ 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: G Gravelle http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00023.html#0005680 October 30, 2006, 9:13 am The Carroll County Times August 1880 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CARROLL COUNTY TIMES", Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia for AUGUST 1880 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, AUGUST 6, 1880 A COLORED MINISTER'S HEROISM On Sunday night, about ten miles below the city, several negroes crossed the river in a bateau and attended church at Flournoy's plantation. On their return by some means the boat was capsized and all the occupants swam ashore, with the exception of Rev. Tip Turpin, who endeavored to save his sister. Her struggles were such, he could not swim with her and both sank to rise no more in life. He was a real hero, nobler far than many whose memory has been embalmed in song and story. It was a devotion that is worthy to be perpetuated. The Columbus Enquirer ---- Mrs. Cooper, daughter of the late Rev. John G. Fry, of Coweta, died at her home near Newnan, Friday last. --- Darley Penn, an old citizen of Coweta county is dead. --- GEORGIA, CARROLL County By virtue of an order from the court of ordinary of said county, there will be sold before the Court House door of said county on the first Tuesday in September next, between the legal hours of sale, lot and land number 8 in the fourth district of said county. Sold as the property of John J. Hollaway, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. This Aug. 8, 1880. J.J. Hollaway, Administrator. ---- ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE Will be sold before the Court House door in the town of Carrollton, Carroll county, Georgia on the first Tuesday in October next, the following named land: The west half of lot of land number 144 in the second district of Carroll county, Ga. Sold as the property of Reuben S. Bartlett, deceased, late of Cleburne county, Ala., for the benefit of heirs and creditors of said estate. This Aug. 2, 1880. N.W. Camp, Administrator --- GEORGIA, CARROLL County R.L. Richards, administrator with the Will annexed on the estate of W.W. Moore, deceased, has applied for leave to sell all the lands belonging to said estate not disposed of by Will. All persons concerned are hereby notified to file their objections, if any they have, on or by the first Monday in September next, or leave to sell will then be granted the applicant, unless good cause is shown to the contrary. This Aug. 2, 1880. D.B. Juhan, Ord'y ---- GEORGIA, CARROLL County J.W. Higgins, administrator of Elizabeth Higgins, deceased, has applied for leave to sell the lands belonging to said estate. All persons concerned are hereby notified to file their objections, if any they have, on or by the first Monday in September next as leave to sell will be granted the applicant unless good cause is shown to the contrary. This Aug. 2, 1880. D.H. Juhan, Ord'y. ---- GEORGIA, CARROLL County To all whom it may concern; W.F. and T.W. Willis having in proper form applied to me for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Thomas Willis, late of said county, deceased; this is to cite all and singular the creditors and next of kin of Thomas Willis to be and appear at my office and show cause if any they can, why letters of administration should not be granted to W.F. and T.W. Willis, on the first Monday in September next. This Aug. 2, 1880. D.B. Juhan, Ord'y. ---- GEORGIA, CARROLL County To all whom it may concern; T.J. Reese having in proper form applied to me for permanent letters of administration on the estate of J.W. Reese Sr., late of said county, deceased; this is to cite all and singular the creditors and next of kin of J.W. Reese Sr., to be and appear at my office and show cause if any they can, why letters of administration should not be granted to T.J. Reese, on the first Monday in September, next. This Aug. 2, 1880. ---- ATTORNEY'S LIEN IN CARROLL SUPERIOR COURT April Term 1880 J.J. Juhan vs. John H. Tillman, Mary F. Jones and Anna H. Lane, Heirs at Law of Henry Tillman, deceased It appearing to the court by petition of J.J. Juhan, attorney at law, that he was employed by defendants to represent them in actions of ejectment or in obtaining possession of lot of land number 92 in the Eighth district of Carroll county, Georgia, held adversely by R.G. Smith and Aaron Smith, said lot containing 202 1/2 acres of land, more or less and said J.J. Juhan being successful in obtaining possession for the defendants, viz, John H. Tillman, Mary F. Jones and Anna H. Lane, heirs at law of Henry Tillman, deceased, said lot of land, and said J.J. Juhan claiminig a lien as attorney for services rendered in obtaining pssession of said lot for said heirs, for the sum of one hundred dollars, beside interest, in consideration of said services; and it further appearing that said sum remains unpaid. It is therefore ordered that said defendants do pay into the court on or before the first day of the next term of this court, said sum of one hundred dollars and interest or show cause to the contrary, if any they can, why said lien should not be foreclosed. It is further ordered that service of this rule be perfected by publication according to law in such cases. April 14, 1880. Hugh Buchanan, J.S.C.C.C. ---- DEATH OF MRS. S.W. HARRIS On last Monday evening after a short illness of but two days, Mrs. Lucy Harris, wife of Col. S.W. Harris of this place, departed this life. A devoted wife and mother, whose world was her home, her death is a severe blow to her loving husband and children, and the heart of the community goes out to them in sympathy in their sad bereavement. The remains of Mrs. Harris were taken to West Point on Tuesday for interment. ---- LOCAL News Mr. Jim Coleman who recently went on a trip to Texas, has returned. He is well pleased with the country. --- We learn that Mr. William Merritt of the sixth district died very suddenly during the past week, at his home. --- Mr. Spurlock and family of Eufaula, Alabama, who have been spending several weeks with his brother Mr. T. Spurlock of this place, left for home last Tuesday. --- The Rev. W.F. Quillian and family are on a visit to friends in Carrollton. Mr. Q. preached on last Suday the funeral of Mrs. B.F. Cotton at the M.E. church. A large congregation was present. --- George Glass took his first deer hunt the other and day and he wasn't at his stand two hours before he brought in meat. He killed a fine deer, and Wallace Jones, the veteran hunter, initiated him by sprinkling him with blood, so George is bound now to be a successful dear hunter. ---- The following parties from Bowdon left this place on last Thursday morning on an excursion to Niagara Falls: Dr. Williams and lady, Mr. John Word and lady, Mr. Marcus Beck and Miss Lenora Beck, Mr. James Latimer, Mr. I.E. Hood and Mr. M.R. Little. The Bowdon party were joined by Mr. Wesley Smith of Carrollton. ---- Mr. Editor; On the 12th inst., I left home in company with my friend, W.W. Gordon, Tennesee-ward, and landed in Lincoln county on the 17th, at the home of our friend Dr. Coston. We found the doctor and family all well. They seemed to have been blessed with good health since they left Georgia. They are well situated and have a nice farm and good crop. On the doctor's farm there are 65 or 70 acres of corn, 20 or 25 acres of which will easily make 40 bushels per acre. We next visited Mr. Thos. Pollard and family. Everybody who knows Tom, knows that he is a worker, and his corn and cotton show that he has not forgotten how to move a plow, or handle, or hoe. We visited church in the settlement on Sunday, had a good sermon and saw quite a number of Tennessee people who seemed to be well behaved at church to my gratification. Yesterday, Wednesday, we spent the time with Mr. Sewell and saw more of the country. He and family are well satisfied; he has a good crop and the best garden I have seen since I left home. I am well pleased with this country. It is tolerably level and productive enough for farmers to make a living. Wheat was above one half crop, cotton very good, oats nearly a failure except rust proof. These families that I have mentioned all came here from Carroll, where they have many friends who would be glad to hear from them. We leave his morning for our homes in Georgia, after spending several pleasant days in Lincoln Co. Tenn. Jonathan Copeland, Flintville, July 22, 1880. ----- NOTICE All creditors of the late J.R. Barrow, deceased, are hereby notified to render accounts of their demands to me at Bowdon as early as possible. July 8, 1880. John H. Word, executor. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, AUGUST 13, 1880 SKETCH OF THE JORDAN FAMILY Mr. William Jordan, living about 2 1/2 miles northwest of Villa Rica, is a remarkable little old man. He was born in Hancock county, and is hale and hearty for one of his age, which is seventy years. His wife Agnes, is still with him. She is sixty-three and was born in Elbert county. Uncle Billie makes a good living for himself and aged companion and is not dependent on his children for a support. He is a tiller of the soil and believes that "by the sweat of thy brow shalt thou earn thy bread." He is perfectly healthy, stands straight, walks to town without a stick and, if you will allow the expression, he is as hard as a pine knot. He told me that he had not had a spell of sickness since he was a small boy. There are eighty-two of Mr. Jordan's offspring living. Were they all alive, there would be ninety-seven of this remarkable generation, including himself and wife. There were born to them fifteen children, ten of whom are living. These ten children have given to their aged parents, sixty-eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. With the exception of one daughter, Mrs. Robertson, who lives in Coweta county, they all live in Carroll and within three hours' ride of their father's house. By request, the children and their offspring met at their father's on the 30th ultimo, that their father and mother might see them all together once more, which occurrence perhaps will never happen again to this great family. A few friends and neighbors were also invited, among whom was Mr. J.M. Hamrick, Rev. Beecher Smith and your humble servant, Big Ike, who went as reporter for The Times. At Mr. Jordan's, we found some two hundred and fifty people, including the large family. Here we met our friend Hamrick who seemed to be enjoying himself extremely well. We gave him a hearty shake of the hand and expressed much pleasure in meeting him. At about 11 o'clock, Mr. Smith, after a few touching remarks offered up a prayer long and fervent to the Almighty, invoking a blessing upon the aged parents and their numberous offspring, that they might meet in heaven, when the last of their race is called from earth, as they had met here today. After prayer, Mr. Hamrick gave a short but eloquent address, which was very touching and solemn. He praised them highly for their pure, upright and honorable character. There is said to be a black sheep in every large flock but this is certainly an exception, as they are known far and wide for their truthfulness and honesty. All of them, but two, we are told, own farms. Mr. Tom Jordan, the oldest son, is worth about $10,000.; he came out of the war not worth a cent. After Mr. Hamrick's address, we were invited to take dinner up in a grove about two hundred yards from the house. Here we found a table, about sixty feet long, piled as high as could be with the best that could be gotten up to eat. There was fully enough to feed one thousand people. We tried very hard to get hungry but nevertheless we hid away a goodly portion of these good things. After we had finished supper, Mr. John Samples emptied twenty-five pounds of candy upon the table. We all ate candy, both old and young, and our mouths were as sweet as "sweet sixteen." Equality reined here in this respect, and one was as sweet as another for a little while, but only for a little while. With the lovers of the weed, the smoke of their pipes was soon seen curling from their sweet mouths.. Suffice to say that we left that remarkable spot wishing many more years of happiness to be extended to this aged couple, who for nearly half a century have toiled faithfully together in this weary world. May they glide gently down life's stream and anchor at last in the harbor of safety, where it will be said to them "Come up higher, ye weary pilgrims, where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest.", and may their descendants live to the same good old age and have the same blessing conferred upon them that we have wished upon their old father and mother is our humble petition. Big Ike, Villa Rica, Aug. 3, 1880 ----- LOCAL News The Newnan Herald tells about Mr. Robert Orr of that city finding a rich gold mine in Heard county. It is situated just below Hollingsworth's ferry on the east side of Chattahoochee. The veins run northeast and southwest and the Herald says it promises to be the richest mine yet discovered in Georgia. The owners are Messrs. T.F. and J.G. Maddox. ---- DEATH OF SQUIRE W.H. ACKLIN Squire W.H. Acklin, one of the oldest and best known citizens of this place, died suddenly on last Wednesday night at his home at abou the hour of 11 o'clock. It is supposed that he died from an attack of apoplexy. Hearing him breathing with difficulty, his wife attempted to wake him up, but receiving no response, she called to one of her daughters, saying that she believed Mr. A. was dying. The daughter immediately came to his bedside, but in a minute or two he expired without recognizing or speaking to any one. Squire Acklin was at the time of his death about 60 years of age. He was an old citizen of the county and was almost universally known. Of a genial and companionable temperament, he had many friends, who will be shocked to hear of his sudden demise. He leaves a wife and several children to whom we tender our sincere sympathy in their hour of bereavement. ---- The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Kirkley died on last Thursday night and was buried on Friday in the new cemetery, being the first grave in it. The hearts of all parents will go out in sympathy to the bereaved. --- Married, at the bride's father's Lemon Shell's on the evening of August 5th, by Elder Geo. M. Holcombe, Thomas N. Chandler to Miss Laura Ann J. Shell, all of this county. May peace and happiness be their constant guest. ---- Married, at the residence of her father in Atlanta, by the Rev. W.A. Candler, Miss Julia Connell to Mr. William Carr, on the evening of the 8th inst. ---- DEATH OF MRS. SAMPSON W. HARRIS From the West Point Press The first intimation of the death of this lady was the reception of a telegram by Mayor Lanier on Tuesday morning, requesting him to have the grave made ready for the remains. They arrived on the train at half past four p.m. and were met by sorrowing, sympathizing friends of the family and borne to the Chattahoochee hotel. Thence they were taken to Pine Grove Cemetery on Wednesday and interred by the side of her father, the late Henry Todd. Col. S.W. Harris and Dr. J.S. Todd and wife accompanied the remains from Carrollton. Mrs. Harris was the idol of devoted parents in her girlhood, and grew up one of the most beautiful and accomplished young ladies in our fair Southland. She was well known in West Point in which vicinity her father lived so many years. She was married to Col. Harris by Rev. R.W. Dixon on June 27, 1866 and resided for several years after her marriage among us. They moved to Carrollton after the railroad reached that town. She leaves six children, the youngest of whom is an infant, only four months old, to mourn the loss of a fond mother. May God temper the winds to these shorn lambs. Mrs. Harris was a sister of Dr. J.S. Todd of Atlanta and a cousin of Mr. William Todd of Chambers county. Her death was caused by sporadic cholera and she was sick only thirty-six hours. ---- LOCAL News We regret to hear of the death of the babe of Mr. S.E. Grow, formerly of this place, but now of Hillsboro, Texas. --- Dr. Rowe of Auburn, Alabama with his lady, nee Miss Lillie Bass, who have been visiting relatives in this place, left for home Wednesday morning. --- CHATTAHOOCHEE MUSICAL CONVENTION The Chattahoochee Musical Convention met at Mt. Zion church July 29, 1880 and continued four days. Was organized by electing Prof. J.P. Reese, president, J.E. Gurley, vice president and J.M. Hamrick, clerk. The music was conducted by Bros. J.M. Shell, W.M. Shell, E.F. Shell, J.R. Reeves, H.T. Drewry, R.A. Prickett, Mrs. S.C. Denson, T.J. Denson, S.M. Denson, J.M. Hamrick, J.P. Reese, J.E. Gurley, J.C. Attaway, W.S. Brown, A.B. Fitts, A.D. Talley, Dr. T.H. Martin, P.H. Chandler, J.A. Phillips and W.J. Brooks. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, AUGUST 20, 1880 John A. Jones of Rockmart died in that place on the 12th. He was 90 years of age. --- Pauline, the eldest child of O.L. Reese, Esq., died on last Wednesday night. She was about four years old and was a very intelligent and interesting child. We tender our sympathies to the parents who mourn their first born. --- STRIPLIN'S CHAPEL News Mr. Orin Bowen of Grantville of whom we made mention not long since as being in bad health, has since died. He leaves a wife and children and many friends and relatives to mourn his loss. We were personally acquainted with him and always found him to be what he professed to be, a good, christian man. ---- LOCAL News Mrs. Sarah F. Cole, daughter of J.A. Blair of this county, was tried for lunacy on last Monday before Judge Juhan and found guilty. She will be sent to the Asylum. --- The funeral of Elder T.B. Jones who recently died in the third district will be preached at County Line church on the 3rd Sunday in September by R.T. Speight and Wm. Roberson. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of AUGUST 27, 1880 CARROLL COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT APRIL TERM 1880 William B. Huggins, executor of Asa Huggins, vs. Joseph A. McClendon and others, legatees It appearing to the court that the following named defendants have not been served with process in said case, to wit: Edwin Huggins Joseph A. McClendon S. Broadwater Sabra Venable Betty Moore Wellborn Huggins Joseph Huggins Susan, a child of James Lewis Huggins, now married but whose surname is unknown William Henry Huggins Annis Huggins Ida Permelia Huggins Bartow Huggins Mary Isabella Powers Sabra Lewella Powers Eppie Dora Powers It is ordered that they answer at the next term of this court, or be considered in default. And it further appearing that certain of said defendants, to wit, all reside outside of the state of Georgia: Edwin Huggins Joseph A. McClendon Wellborn Huggins Joseph Huggins Betty Moore Susan, formerly Huggins now married swhose surname is unknown, a child of James Lewis Huggins William Henry Huggins Bartow Huggins It is therefore further ordered that service be perfected on said non-resident defendants by the publication of this order in the Carroll County Times once a month for four months prior to the next term of this court. April 6, 1880. Hugh Buchanan, J.S.C.C.C. ---- LIBEL FOR DIVORCE Georgia, Carroll County Superior Court April Term 1880 Susan L. Felton vs. James Felton It appearing to the court from the return of the Sheriff that the defendant does not reside in said county, and it further appearing that he does not reside in said state, it is ordered that the defendant appear at the next term of court, personally or by attorney, else the court will proceed as to justice. It is ordered that this rule be published in the Carroll County Times once a month for four months. Hugh Buchanan, J.S.C.C.C. ---- LIBEL FOR DIVORCE Georgia, Carroll County Superior Court April Term 1880 J.B. Willis vs. Harriet Willis It appearing to the court from the return of the Sheriff that the defendant does not reside in said county, and it further appearing that she does not reside in said state; it is ordered that the defendant appear at the next term of court, personally or by attorney, else the court will proceed as to justice shall appertain. It is ordered that the rule be published in the Carroll County Times once a month for four months. Hugh Buchanan, J.S.C.C.C. ---- LIBEL FOR DIVORCE Georgia, Carroll County Superior Court April Term 1880 E.M. Beck vs. Moultie Ann Beck It appearing to the court the the return of the Sheriff that the respondent, Moultie Ann Beck, does not reside in this county and it further appearing that she does not reside in this state, it is on motion of libellant's counsel ordered that said respondent appear and answer at the next term of this court, and upon her failure to do so, that the case be considered in default and the libellant 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 Buchannan, J.S.C.C.C. ---- LOCAL News Melvin Reese has gone to Rome, where he is in business with Rounsaville Bros. He is doing well, we understand, which we are glad to hear. Toombs Brown, formerly with Rounsaville Bros. has gone to Atlanta and is now with Fuller & Oglesby of that city. --- The Rev. Mr. Wynne formerly of this place is now living at Antioch, Troup county. He preaches to the Baptist church at that place and also at Long Cane. We learn from a gentleman from Troup the past week that Mr. W. is quite popular with everybody down there and the members of his two churches have made up enough money to buy him a fine horse and buggy. --- A little child, some two or three years of age, of Mr. James Spurlock was run over by a large log at the mill of West & Spurlock on last Thursday evening. Fortunately there was a pole under the end of the log so the head of the child was not crushed but the log caught on its body. The child was paralyzed from the effrects of the injuries received but we are glad to learn that there are hopes of its recovery. --- Mattie Boon, infant daughter of Col. B.F. Boon of Hawkinsville and granddaughter of Mr. J.W. Adamson of Bowdon, died at the residence of the latter on the morning of the 24th inst. --- TRIBUTE OF RESPECT in Memory of William H. Acklen When the Justice Court of this Militia district convened on the 15th instant the following preamble and resolutions were offered by Oscar Reese Esq. and adopted unanimously by the bar at Carrollton: William H. Acklen was a native of Tennessee, the State which has given us many great and useful men to the service of the country. From thence he removed to this state, living in Heard and Carroll counties up to the date of his death, which sad event occurred on the evening of the 11th instant, at Carrollton, in the bosom of his family. On the afternoon prior to his dissolution he gave no token of its approach, but apparently enjoyed, to the full, his usual health. Between 10 and 11 o'clock, he was taken from us as by a stroke of lightning, without any premonition. Had he lived until November he would have reached his 60th year. At the time of his death he had been a citizen of Carrollton for 30 years. He had filled various places of public trust, and in all had acquitted himself with marked fidelity and unquestionable ability. In July last, expired a continuous term of eight years as Notary Public of this Militia (714th) district. In that capcity he became endeared to the Carroll bar. We all loved him. No mean thought found a resting place in his heart. He was eminently a man of peace; and this delightful disposition he endeavored to insinuate in all legal contests under his supervision. "The law of laws dwelt in his heart; the milk of human kindness mingled with his blood." All these things were manifest in his relations to his fellow men, as husband; as a parent, as friend and as judge. He was one of the most agreeable of men in his intercourse in society; found of anecdote and appreciating humor. Nature had bestowed upon him an extraordinary mind; and had the opportunity been his with which fortune has found others, he would have risen to distinction in any community. He had faults, else he had not been human. They were rather infirmities than vices, but such as they were, they rested in the shade of his virtues. While his powers were yet unimpaired, an inscrutable Providence has removed him hence. "Man is like vanity, his days are as a shadow that passeth away. All flesh is grass and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field." May we all learn this lesson and be ready. Resolved, that whilst we deplore the loss of our deceased friend, we recognize in his death the hand of Him that doeth all things well. We will strive to emulate his virtues. We sympathize with his bereaved family and ask them to remember that: A bruised reed He will not break, Afflictions all His children feel, He wounds them for His mercy's sake, He wounds to heal. Resolved, that the Court is requested to furnish the family with an engrossed copy of this Preamble and these Resolutions. Resolved, that as further mark of respect to the deceased, this Court, over which he has so long and so well presided, stand adjourned until Court-in- course. Resolved, that the editor of the Carroll County Times be requested to publish these proceedings. ----- OBITUARY OF MISS SALLIE DEAN Miss Sallie Dean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.T. Dean of Grantville, Coweta county, died in Whitesburg, Carroll county, at Mr. R.J. Jordan's on Sunday night, the 15th of August 1880, aged 23 years. This estimable young lady came to Whitesburg on the 27th of July last with Miss Jennie Edwards, niece of Mr. Jordan. Miss Edwards had been on a visit to Miss Sallie, and while there was taken sick; and as soon as she was able to travel she left for Whitesburg. Miss Sallie came with her for no other purpose but as far as possible to administer to her wants. Miss Sallie had been complaining some days before she took to her bed. She continued to grow worse and her father's family was notified of her condition. Her father came and was as attentive as a parent could be. Her mother and her three brothers were sent for. It was evident that she was idolized by the entire family and made lasting friends wherever she went. She was a member of the M.E. Church at Grantville and lived in accordance with her profession. From the beginning of her sickness to its close, her suffering was intense and yet she bore it without complaint. From the first of her illness she said she would not get well and expressed a willingness to die. When the cold chill of death was stealing through her frame, Rev. Dr. Smith of Grantville stood at her bedside and told her that she was almost gone, and asked her if her trust was still in Jesus. She replied that it was. Her oldest brother, whose heart seemed almost crushed, leaned over her and said, "Sister, do you realize that you are dying?" She replied "Yes." He afterward asked her if she had any message to send to her parents who had just gone out of the room. She said, "Tell them to meet me in Heaven." He imprinted a kiss upon her cheek and with sobs left her bedside. She was soon speechless and as the church bell was tolling its last peals, with many friends around her, gazing with tearful eyes and sad hearts upon her angelic face, she quietly and peacefully passed into "sweet glory" as she, the day before, told her father she would. Thus died an affectionate daughter, a loving sister and a kind friend. It is a sad loss, but our Heavenly Father knows best when to call us away from time to eternity. ----- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/carroll/newspapers/newspape1886gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 28.5 Kb