WILKINSON COUNTY, GA - NEWSPAPERS Misc articles Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Eileen B. McAdams Table of Contents page: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/wilkinso.htm Georgia Table of Contents: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm Be sure to visit: http://wilkinsoncountyga.tripod.com/Wilco.htm for more information by Eileen McAdams. Some News Articles/Advertisment about Wilkinson County Folks from the Dublin Post and Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel 1819 March 27, 1819 Nine months after date, application will be made to the Court of the Ordinary of Columbia County, for leave to sell two hundred and two and a half acre of land, lying in Wilkinson County, 28th District, No. 101, it being the real estate of James Tinsley, deceased, sold for the benefits of the heirs of Mary Killingsworth and others, Matthew Killingsworth, Guardian for Minors, September 19. Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel 1842 October 17, 1842 Administrator's Sale. Will be sold on the first Tuesday in December next, before the court house door in Irwinton, Wilkinson County, Georgia, between the lawful sale items, agreeable to an order by the honorable, the Inferior Court of Lincoln County, sitting for ordinary purposes, a tract of land in the 4th District, Wilkinson County, bounded by Lot No. 308, by Lot No. 21, by Lot No. 306, and by lot number 292, containing two hundred two and two and one half acres. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of Matthew Collars, late of said county deceased. Terms made known on the day. Oct. 10, 1842, Geo Collars, Admn. Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel 1853 November 30 1853 LAND FOR SALE The subscriber offers for sale his PLANTATIONS in Wilkinson County, lying on Turkey Creek, one containing three thousand acres of Oak and Hickory land with a good Grist Mill, Dwelling House and all necessary out-buildings. Also one thousand acres about four miles above on the same creek, containing some valuable Hammock and Swamp Lands, with a good Dwelling and all out-buildings on the premises. Persons wishing to purchase can get a bargain in either or both the above places, by calling on the subscriber, living one mile from Cool Spring, Wilkinson County. Anderson Ingram Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel 1858 August 11, 1858 Slaves of Oren Davis are missing. See article Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel 1861 December 7, 1861 Singular Occurrences- We learn, that while a widow woman named Smith, who resides in Wilkinson County, two and one half miles from Gordon, was employed in her yard, last week, surrounded by her children, one of them a little girl, named Louisa, about three years of age, suddenly disappeared. In less than 10 or 15 minutes she was missed and immediate search was made for her but without success. The wells or every other place where the child could have fallen or been concealed, have been thoroughly searched, without finding any trace of her. For three or four days the neighbors in the vicinity have used every exertion to ascertain her whereabouts, but up to the present time nothing has been seen or heard of the little one. Her mother and other relatives are deeply distress in consequence of the mysterious disappearance of a favorite child. Sav. Rep. Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel 1866 July 27, 1866 The Columbus Enquirer, says that a Negro, recently arrested in the city for stealing, is believed to be William who murdered Mrs. Rollins in Wilkinson County. He answers the description fully even to the little marks on his person. Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel 1872 October 23, 1872 Arrest Under the KuKlux Law Enraged at the result of the recent election in this State, Grant seems to have put Georgia under the ban and has instructed his myrmidons to commence the work of hounding down and incarcerating her citizens. This warfare was inaugurated night before last by a raid upon the people of Wilkinson County. From a gentleman who came in yesterday on the Central Railroad we obtained the particulars of the affair: On Friday night the train from Macon brought down a strong detachment of soldiers - detailed for duty from the Atlanta garrison. The party was accompanied by a number of colored guides. At Station No. 16, which is near Irwinton- the county site of Wilkinson, a squad of soldiers, and three of the negro guides left the cars and sallied into the country. At Station No. 15, the remainder of the soldiers and two negro guides disembarked. At the dead of night, these troops marched from house to house, arresting citizens, dragging them from their beds and carrying them away from their families. During the night they arrested ten citizens: Dr. T. A. Simmoms, E. A. Hyman, W. C. D. Carwile, Geo. Gilbert, Eli Peacock, William Dickson, Jethro Vanlandingham, Charles Peacock and Milton Lindsay. The prisoners were taken on the train yesterday and were taken to Savannah under guard. The charges against the parties are not definitely known. It is supposed that three of the gentleman are being accused of implicating in the killing of Deason, the sheriff of the county which occurred more that a year ago. The others, it is believed, are charged with having mulitated some colored men. Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel Note: Deason should be Deese; Carwile should be Carlisle 1874 March 13, 1874 Closing Out Hughes and Vickers Two or three of additional sales of the plantations of Hughes and Vickers have been made since the last report. A Wilkinson County place belonging to A.E. Vickers, and which cost him $20,000 before the war was knocked down to $4,299. A plantation in Laurens containing 1,500 acres brought only $1,200. Not much more of the estate remains to be disposed of by the receiver. When all is wound up the debts remaining to be paid will foot up at least $140,000. Selah! Check! Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel 1875 July 27, 1875 Dr. R. J. Cochran of Irwinton, has resumed the practice of medicine. The last number of the Wilkinson Appeal contains the salutatory of Rev. E. B. Barrett. Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel Jesse Mets of Wilkinson County raised a muskmelon this year 36 inches in circumference, 18 inches in length and weighing 28 1/2 pounds. Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel Deaths In Wilkinson County, 16th, Mrs. J. F. Lindsey Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel October 28, 1875 Incendiaries burned the store of Mr. Robert J. Smith, at Allen's X roads in Wilkinson County, the other night. A nephew of Mr. Smith was sleeping in the store at the time. He was awakened by his incendiaries and allowed to take out his effects, and also the more valuable books and papers of his uncle. The store was then fired and entirely consumed. The building was a new one and contained a new stock of goods. There were several bales of cotton in the store and a wagon standing outside containing six bales, all of which was burned. Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel 1878 August 1, 1878 Mr. U. D. Wynn of Wilkinson County favored us with a call last week. He reports cotton suffering greatly for rain. Mr. W. C. Adams, of Wilkinson County brother of the late Wm Adams of this county was in town last Friday. Dublin Post August 28, 1878 Mr. O. H. L. Strubing of Toomsboro was in town last Sunday. He tells of a remarkable death near Toomsboro on last Thursday night. Old Mr. Shinholster and his wife went to bed as usual and during the night some time Mr. Shinholster died, but his wife did not find out till she rose the next morning. Dublin Post Nov. 6, 1878 Advertisement The Strubing House Toomsboro, Georgia O.H.L. Strubing Proprietor Thank the public for their liberal patronage in the past. I respectively ask a continuance of the same. My home is near the depot and first class in all it's appointments. Good Conveyance Always ready to accommodate the Travelling Public who may wish to go from Toomsboro to Dublin or any other point Dublin Post 1879 March 19, 1879 Mr. Eason Green, 72 years of age, of Wilkinson County, just over the Laurens line, died suddenly last week of apoplexy. Dublin Post March 26, 1879 Dr. Forbes, who has recently moved from Dooley County to Stephensville, Wilkinson County was in town last Friday and Saturday. Dublin Post April 2, 1879 Information has reached here that Mr. James Pierce of Wilkinson County was burnt out on last Sunday. He has suffered severely from fire on Saturday. Dublin Post April 9 1879 "Lightwood Knot Bridge (Irwinton Appeal.) In the estimation of the Dublin Post, and "Critic" a contributor to the columns of said paper, in this county, Lightwood knot bridge is a stumbling block to the traveling and trade between Dublin and Toomsboro. Said bridge is owned by a gentlemen in this county, and toll is charged all who cross there over. The people of Laurens County, as per above, think the bridge should be made free, and for toll to be charged is for Wilkinson County, and especially Toomsboro to stand in her own light. Through the Post, Dublin threatens to remover her patronage, whatever that may be from Toomsboro unless toll is removed from Lightwood knot bridge. The question arises is the patronage worth the toll? As a rule, we are opposed to toll bridges but are sufficiently acquainted with the facts to venture an opinion in this particular case. If the case is __ so grievous as the Post represents it to be common humanity demands that something be done to alleviate the pain that said toll causes the people of Laurens County. Let us hear from Toomsboro on the subject." Dublin Post May 28, 1879 "The Appeal gives the particulars of the horrible death of Mr. Cass Wood, which occurred seven miles from Irwinton a few days ago. While riding a mule with plowgear on home from the field, the mule threw him to the ground, broke his neck, and his foot getting entangled in one of the traces, he was whirled and dragged around until the back of his head was beaten to a jelly, one eye torn out, an arm broken in two places and his face and body terribly mangled." Dublin Post July 16, 1879 Mr. Strubing of Toomsboro was in town last week. It is said he is contemplating removing to Dublin. So as it should be! Dublin Post August 13, 1879 Messers. J. W. Green and J. S. Smith of Wilkinson County and Col. J. W. Lindsey of Irwinton were in town last Thursday and favored the POST with a call. Dublin Post August 20, 1879 Mr. Richard Stanley of Wilkinson County came down last week and thrashed out the oat crop of Judge Wolfe, Judge Duncan and others of our farmers. He did the work in a jiffy. Dublin Post Mr. I J. Fountain of this county has a mare and a colt in connection with which the natural order of maternal regard is reversed. The mare has made frequent attempts to kill the colt, and though quiet young it is kept separated from it's mother, and is only allowed to suckle when the mare is caught and held by two or three negro men.- Wilkinson Appeal Dublin Post December 3, 1879 Robbery in Irwinton "Night before last, Col. O. Bower was knocked down as he entered his office, his key taken from him, and his safe robbed of $1200. Col. B. is county school commissioner and the money belonged to the school fund." Dublin Post 1880 February 4, 1880 Mr. Johnny Harville who recently went from this county to take charge of a school in Wilkinson County was on a visit to his old home last Saturday and Sunday. Dublin Post March 17, 1880 One day last week Mr. Seaborn Taylor of Wilkinson County, son of Mr. John Taylor of this county, got his collar bone broken by a fall from a runaway ox team. Dublin Post March 31, 1880 "Irwinton Appeal: On last Monday morning, Mr. Micajah Thompson, a farmer about seventy-four years old, died very suddenly while plowing in a field near his home about two miles from Irwinton. He ate a hearty breakfast, before going to work that morning and not only seemed in perfect health, then, but had not been sick for a single day for years. He was plowing in a field alone. During the morning one of his sons passed through the field with a wagonload of wood and he gave him some direction concerning his work. At noon he was sent for, and his son who went for him, found the mule standing hitched to the plow and Mr. Thompson lying dead on the ground. The boy gave the alarm, and Mr. Tom Thompson, son of the deceased, who was in town at the time, was sent for and one or two of the citizens of the town went out and rendered all the assistance necessary. It is supposed that Mr. Thompson died of apoplexy." Dublin Post April 7, 1880 Mr. Wiley Fordham of Wilkinson County, was in Dublin Monday. Misses Holliman and Hall, of Wilkinson County were on a visit to Dublin last week. Mr. Strubing made his last trip to Dublin last Saturday. He will remove from Toombsboro next Thursday to Millen to take charge of the hotel in that place. Success attend him. Dublin Post August 11, 1880 OBITUARY Mrs. Lathia S. Linder "Yesterday the sad intelligence of the death of this estimable lady reached me. I was greatly shocked, and felt it next to a personal bereavement. At it was not my sad privilege to see her in her last illness, or to participate, I ask to be allowed as one coming last - but not loving least to pay this tribute of loving friendship to the peaceful sleeper in this beautiful graveyard at the Rawl's house. She was the only daughter of my lamented friend, O. H. P. Rawls of Wilkinson County who proceeded her to the world above a few years ago. Being the only daughter of loving parents, and the only sister of six loving brothers, she was the idol of home - loved but not worshiped. She was a considerate child and an affectionate sister. Blessed as she was with everything to make life comfortable, she did not yield to needless self-indulgence but was generally helpful. I have known but little of her when she was a pupil at Shady Grove Academy in 1871. She was just then verging noble womanhood - blithe and happy. She was not frail - but rather inclined to corpulency, no indication in form or feature that she was to be the after-victim of consumption. Resembling her mother in personal appearance, yet inheriting her father's peculiar nervous temperament, too refined and tensely wrought to brook the aspirations of practical life. At school, as at home - she was the loved one - teachers and schoolmates all loved Lathia. As the sad words 'Lathia is dead,' are being told from one to another, many hearts that were then joyous will be made sorrowful. Dollie and Lathia were both friends then, they are both gone now. Their pure spirits are re-united ere to renew friendships that will know no parting. As wife and mother I cannot speak of her. She doubtless was all those relations imply. To the mothers and brothers I offer unfeigned sympathy; to the bereaved husband I tender heartfelt condolence; to God in humble prayer I commend the little motherless ones. George M. Prescott June 17, 1880 Dublin Post July 21, 1880 Killed by Lightening Hard to read, brief article mentions "seven year old daughter of Wm. Rodgers of Wilkinson County was killed by lightening during a thunderstorm." "Considerable damage was done to the house." Dublin Post August 11, 1880 A party of dove hunters in Wilkinson County, killed, one day last week over seven hundred birds, and, had their ammunition not become exhausted, it is confidently believed one thousand would have fallen victims to their marksmanship. Dublin Post September 29, 1880 Dr. Fluker is running as an independant candidate for the legislature in Wilkinson County. Dublin Post October 12, 1880 Dr. Fluker was defeated by Mr. Fordham, in Wilkinson County, for the legislature. Dublin Post December 8, 1880 "Irwinton Appeal: As indicated by the card of Mr. O. Bower in our last issue, this gentleman, with his family left this place last Monday morning, for Texas, where he expects to make his future home. Mr. Bower has left many warm friends behind him, and we sincerely hope that the change may be as pleasant and profitable as he expects. Mr. Bower, as a lawyer, has built up a good practice, and gave him clients his best powers and was noted for his faithfulness and perseverance in representing their interests. We feel confident that by his courteous and polite-bearing that he will make many friends for himself in his new home. Our best wishes accompany him for future success and prosperity." Dublin Post 1881 March 2 1881 Mr. Green Murchinson, celebrated Wilkinson county wing shot, was in town last week and gave the boys a few lessons in gunning. Dublin Post April 13,1881 Lightwood-Knot Free The following note explains itself Irwinton, April 5, 1881 Mr. Editor: The Commissioner's Court of Wilkinson County on the recommendation of the Grand Jury have just passed an order making Lightwood Knot bridge a free bridge. G. W. Bishop Dublin Post December 21, 1881, page 2 Attempt To Murder Dr. Fluker Irwinton Appeal "On Monday night last, between the hours of 11 and 12 o'clock, some party or parties, intent on murder most foul, and cowardly, entered the sleeping room of Dr. Fluker and then and there assaulted the doctor in a most brutal manner with an axe. He was aroused from slumbers by the presence of someone in his room. He called out 'Who's there?' and received in return a murderous blow with an axe. He jumped from his couch and grappled with his would-be slayer. It was a fight for life and death, and although Dr. F. was at a disadvantage, having had the most of his teeth knocked out, and his jaw injured from the first blow, his better physical manhood enabled him to manage his antagonist as to prevent further blows, from long range which were still being applied in a furious, deadly manner. During the scuffle the weapon fell to the floor. The would-be murdered after being dispossessed of his arms ran from the rooms into the streets, and made his escape, leaving Dr. F. in a almost dying condition. Bleeding, butchered almost to death, he made his way to the hospitable home of Mr. Baum, where he was received and medical attention given him. The extent of his injuries consist of four painful flesh wounds, besides the fifth which he received in the mouth breaking out the most of his teeth and injuring the jaw bone. The four flesh wounds are two on his arm and two on his back, one very serious. In fact it was a mystery that the doctor was not killed outright, considering the destructive powers of the terrible instrument used upon him. However, we are glad to say, he still lives, and is, at this writing, resting as easy as could be expected. It is hoped that the cowardly assassin is apprehended and receive what he deserves." December 21, 1881, page 3 "Dr. David Fluker of Irwinton, died on the night of the 10th inst., from the wounds of the brutal assault made on him while asleep, full details of which we print elsewhere from the columns of the Wilkinson Appeal. Dr. F. was a noble young man and had many friends in this county." Dublin Post 1884 September 10, 1884 Nickleville Items The ginning season is upon us and the whistle of Mr. Thos. W. Dupree's engine is again as the breeze. Mr. D. says his fireman has learned to blow the whistle and we think he has. We are pleased to learn that Mr. Wiley Fordham, who was taken seriously ill, a few days since is improving . Mrs. Mollie Rawls, of Indian Springs, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Cumming near here. Mrs. Eliza Griffin, of Morgan, Calhoun County, is visiting the home of her childhood and relatives here. She is the guest of Mrs. Fannie Ogburn. Mr. F. Chambers of 16 C.R R. was on our streets today. The bridge across Big Sandy at Stephensville was let to-day to the lowest bidder. Mr. Wash Smith bid it in at ninty-five cents per foot. Dublin Post December 17, 1884 The Irwinton Southern and Appeal has changed hands - Mr. C. M. Brannan retiring and Mr. C.H. Morris of Baldwin County, assuming the responsibilities of editor and proprietor. Here's luck to the outgoing and incoming editor. Dublin Post 1885 April 15, 1885 Nickelsville Items The Misses Neil of Baldwin County brightened our village Saturday and Sunday last with their presence, the guest of the Misses Cannon. Dublin Post June 24, 1885 Mrs. Benjamin Fordham, an old and respected lady, of Wilkinson County and well-known to our citizens, died on the 18th instant. Dublin Post July 22, 1885 Hon. W. G. Adams, ex-representative of Wilkinson County, died at his home on day last week. Mr. Robert Rozier living in the lower part of this or the upper part of Wilkinson County died last week. Dublin Post August 26 1885 Rev. Thomas Dupree, a very aged and very much respected gentleman, died at his home in the lower part of Wilkinson County on the 24th inst. Dublin Post September 23, 1885 Mr. W. A. Ogburn, of Wilkinson, spent Saturday in the city. Mrs. Goodman, a very aged lady, living just across the Wilkinson line died on the 19th inst. Dublin Post November 4, 1885 Mr. J. F. Butler, of Wilkinson County, was in town last week prospecting. He will probably make Dublin his future home. Dublin Post November 11, 1885 Miss Maggie Cumming, of Wilkinson County, is spending a week or two with her relatives and friends in the city. A pleasant time is wished for her. Dublin Post November 18, 1885 Mr. W.R. Harville, of Irwinton, who has just closed his school in the lower part of this county in addition to the usual amount of charity tuition incumbent upon every teacher, fed several of his pupils while in attendance in his school - gratis. He is a noble young man and he will long be kindly remembered in the community he has just left. Wrightsville has had a fire. The Hicks building occupied by two of her merchants, Mr. E.E. Dukes, recently of Jefferson County and Mr. Vanlandingham, formerly of Wilkinson County, with both stocks of goods, were consumed by fire on Sunday night last. The building which belonged to Capt. Hicks, and the goods were a total loss, there not being any insurance on them. We have been unable to learn the origin of it. Dublin Post December 2, 1885 Nickleville Items A rumor reaches us that a little son of Mr. John Burke, a merchant doing business in the upper part of the county, was fatally shot by a little negro a day or two ___.It is another one of the many cases of accidental shootings. They were playing with a breech-loading shot gun, not knowing there was a loaded shell in the gun, when it was discharged, completely disembowelling the unfortunate child. The fond father is nearly frantic with grief. Mr. W. T. Dupree, Nickleville's __ and enterprising merchant, was in attendance at Dublin court this week. Mr. B. H. Rawls, a prosperous young merchant of Flovilla, was shaking hands with his many friends ___ today. Dr. J. H. Duggan is having a new barn and stables erected and the sound of the saw and hammer inspires us with the thought that Nickleville is on a boom Mr. Sam Dennard, our tax collector, was here yesterday on his last round. We learned that many failed to meet him and get their receipts. However he will not close his books until the first Tuesday in December, and will wait longer if permitted to do so. Mr. W. E. Murchinson of Tennille, is on a visit to his old home. He took in the social last night and was as merry and pleasant as usual. Dublin Post December 23, 1885 Dr. Duggan and Mr. Coney Bishop, of Nicklesville, were in the city Sunday. Mr. W. G. Weaver's "three-hundred dollar horse" Rowdy, broke loose from a rack at Miss Cumming's Wilkinson County and went to Irwinton, a distance of nine miles with the buggy hitched to him, without injuring anything except Griff's feelings. The horse, it is said, ran several miles taking in Big Sandy bridge. It is remarkable that the turnout was not totally demolished. Mr. Cannon, of Wilkinson County, was driving on the streets Monday last when his mule became frightened and made a break for liberty. He made things pretty lively for a second until the buggy struck a wagon and turned over spilling Mr. C. and another gentleman on the ground. The mule was finally stopped after having accomplished but little damage, except to the buggy which was slightly demolished. Dublin Post 1886 February 3, 1886 Nicklesville News At the residence of Mr. B. H. Dominy, on the afternoon of the 27th inst., Mr. A. J. Pierce was married to Miss Fannie Outlaw, J.N. Fordham, N. P. officiating. We extend our congratulations to the happy pair. Miss Belle Neal, a charming young lady of Baldwin County, is in our midst, the guest of Mr. G. W. Cannon and sisters. Dublin Post March 10, 1886 Nickleville Items Married at the residence of Mrs. Mary Murchinson near here on Sunday the 28th ult. Mr. Charley Hilliard of Laurens was married to Miss. Julia Murchinson. J. B. Perry, J.P., officiating. At the residence of Mrs. Cynthia Roach, of Laurens County, on Tuesday the 2nd inst., Mr. J. J. Green was married to Miss Rachel Roach. Mr. W.A. Wood, J.P. officiating. Prof. F. A. Cannon, who is conducting a prosperous school at Cool Springs, Twiggs County, paid his home a brief visit today. March 6, 1886 Dublin Post April 21, 1886 Nickleville Items Miss. Eliza Stokes, a former resident of this place but now of Flovilla, is visiting the scenes of her childhood. Miss Ola Baker, a charming young lady of Irwinton, after a two weeks visit in our midst, returned to her home to-day, accompanied by Mr. B. I. Smith. The exercises of the school at this place conducted by Mr.Willie S. Beall was concluded yesterday. The fullness of his school demonstrated the appreciation of the patrons. Mr. Beall leaves to-day for his home in Irwinton, to enjoy a brief period of rest in anticipation of a trip to the Indian Territory at a early-day. While a small party of ladies and gentleman were fishing at Chappell's Mill yesterday, they were visited by a small thundercloud. Dr. J. H. Duggan's horses were haltered to a tree near by, and became frightened as a blinding flash of lightening tore loose and ran away making a total wreck of his buggy. Nickeleville April 17, 1886 Dublin Post May 19, 1886 Nickleville Items The cornet band, have resumed operations and an effort will be made to secure the services of Prof. Ware for awhile. It is also rumored that they will engage in another one of their grand picnic festivities in the near future. Yesterday afternoon, our unusually quiet little village, was for a few moments a scene of wild excitement. At 20 minutes past 5 o'clock over the distant tree tops in the west, the upper line of a dark red cloud, soon a rushing, roaring sound was plainly audible, increasing in velocity and distinctness each second until a cyclone in all its maddening fury burst upon us. So fast was its approach that from the first appearance of the funnel shaped cloud it was impossible for hands plowing in a field not 200 yards distance to unloose them and get with them to the barnyard. Some of the hands turned their mules loose in the fields, and fled in dismay before the scene of terror, others less excited sought a piece clear of houses and timbered, crouched low to the earth held with their bridles while fence rails were hurled all around. The dust and sand was so thick for a moment that it was impossible to see a horse 3 paces distance. It did not exceed a half mile in width and travelled in an easterly direction uprooting trees, demolishing fences and striking terror in the hearts of the people. In its mad career, horses of visitors that were tethered to the racks around the store, at the first out-break, tore loose and stood around in terrified groups until the wind subsided. Every avenue leading to our village was more or less obstructed by fallen timber or scattered fence rails. We are pleased to report no personal injuries or damage to stock or buildings, but the growing crops on fresh ground are considerably damaged by the fallen timber and many of us have more logs on the ground that we had in the spring. Nickleville, May 10, 1886 Dublin Post May 26, 1886 Nickleville Items Mr. John T. Dupree of Glenella, made our town a brief visit yesterday. Dr. E. M. Kennedy is conducting a prosperous school at Shady Grove Academy. Mr. Ira Smith is visiting Irwinton today. Cupid is putting in some heavy strokes. We regret very much to learn of the illness of Mr. W. T. Dupree, and trust we may soon see his pleasant face in it's accustomed place. There was quite a crowd at attendance at court yesterday. The legal fraternity was represented by Cols. Lindsey, Chambers, and Carswell of Irwinton, and Cols. Howard and Norman, of Dublin. If our quiet and secluded village is never awakened by the shrill whistle of the locomotive, it can boasts some booming justice courts. May 23, 1886 Dublin Post June 16, 1886 Nickleville Items Mr. Paul F. Duggan, returned from Indian Springs yesterday where he has been spending his vacation. Mr. W. M. Harrison, a prominent gentleman of Butler, Ala., returns to his home tomorrow, after spending two weeks in our midst visiting relatives and searching for the graves of his ancestors. Mr. H., with his father, removed from this county 58 years ago. He was then a five year old boy, and this is his first visit since his removal. He is an interested talker and related and anecdotes of his early pioneer life with such vivid distinctness as to instantly impress the mind of the hearer with by the hardships endured by the few inhabitants of the then frontier. Though uneducated, he has the most wonderful rentative memory, remembering with scrupulous exactness the dates and incidents of all his business transactions from 40 years previous to his present time. He has amassed a _____ and retired living and elegant style upon his income. He has perfected arrangements for a handsome tombstone and iron railing to adorn the grave of his maternal grandfather who lies in a neglected burying ground in a field now owned by Mrs. Dicy Brack. June 12, 1886 Dublin Post July 28, 1886 Miss Ida Outlaw of Wilkinson County, has been visiting friends in this city for the last week. Dublin Post November 10, 1886 "MARRIED - on the evening of the 7th instant, at the residence of the bride's mother, in Wilkinson County, by J.B. Perry, J.P., Mr. Lewis Lavender of this county was married to Miss Martha Jane Fordham. Much happiness to the wedded pair." Dublin Post November 10, 1886 "MARRIED- on the night of the 7th instant, at the residence of the bride's mother, in Wilkinson County, Mr. Charlie Davis of Riddleville and Miss Gussie Cumming were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. B.H. Ivey officiating. The groom is a moral and energetic farmer and the bride is a charming young lady of easy and pleasant manners, and has many friends in and around Dublin who wish her every desirable pleasure." Dublin Post 1887 April 24, 1887 $250 Reward Offered The governor today offered a $250 reward for the arrest and delivery to the Sheriff of Wilkinson, with proof to convict, of the unknown parties who in December last burned the gin house of Mr. E. E. Kemp in that county. Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel source: The Dublin Post, Georgia Historic Newspapers, Digital Library of Georgia; Augusta Chronicle archives - online Eileen B. McAdams