Abbeville County ScArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for APRIL, MAY, JUNE, JULY 1868 1868 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/sc/scfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: C Gravelle tealtree@comcast.net August 7, 2007, 11:11 pm The Abbeville Press 1868 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS", Abbeville, South Carolina for APRIL 1868, MAY 1868, JUNE 1868, JULY 1868 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, APRIL 3, 1868 OBITUARY OF MRS. SARAH F. JOHNSTONE Died, at Little Rock, Arkansas on the 7th of March, 1868, Mrs. Sarah F., consort of Dr. Jas. V. JOHNSTONE, daughter of H.A. JONES. Her death is deeply regretted by all who knew her. She died a member of the Episcopal church and death found her with her lamp trimmed gold and burning, ready to meet her God. ------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, application has been made by L.C. PARKS for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John B. SHADRACK, late of Abbeville district, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear before the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 17th day of April next, to show cause, if any, why said Letters should not be granted. This 23rd day of March 1868. Wm. Hill, O.A.D. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, APRIL 17, 1868 DEATH OF JAMES GILMER We regret to announce the death of Mr. James L. GILMER at his residence near the village, on Monday evening last. He was suddenly attacked with Congestion of the Lungs which terminated his life in a few hours. He was in the sixty- ninth year of his age. A worthy citizen, he leaves many relatives and friends to mourn his loss. ------ MARRIAGES Married at the residence of Dr. Thos. Lee on Wednesday, April 8, 1868, by Rev. Dr. Turner, Mr. Daniel J. JORDAN to Miss Lizzie C. LEE, all of this district. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, APRIL 24, 1868 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville district Court of Equity Bill for Account Albert M. RHETT vs. James TAGGART and others It appearing that Sarah BRADY, Warren P. BELCHER, W.W. Belcher and D. McLAUGHLIN, defendants to the above Bill, are absent beyond the limits of this State; it is therefore ordered that the defendants do appear and plead, answer or demur to said Bill within forty days from the publication thereof, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against them. Wm. H. Parker, C.E.A.D., Commissioner's Office, April 23, 1868 ------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville district Court of Equity Bill for Account Lucinda TATE vs. Edward DAVIS, Trustee It appearing that Emma POWERS and Jesse POWERS, Lizzie DAVIS and Wilson HADDON, defendants in this case, are absent beyond the limits of this State; it is therefore ordered that the defendants do appear and plead, answer or demur to said Bill within forty days from the publication thereof, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against them. Wm. H. Parker, C.E.A.D., Commissioner's Office, April 23, 1868 ------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville district Court of Equity Elizabeth LYNCH, Executrix, vs. Benjamin LYNCH and others It appearing that Benjamin LYNCH, Thomas P. MARTIN and wife Eliza, defendants to this Bill, reside beyond the limits of this state; it is therefore ordered that the defendants do appear and plead, answer or demur to said Bill of Complaint, within forty days from the publication thereof, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against them. Wm. H. Parker, C.E.A.D., Commissioner's Office, April 22, 1868 ------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville district Court of Equity Daniel S. COX and wife, vs. Micajah LANE, Agnes LANE and others Bill for Sale of Lands to Pay Share It appearing that Augustus M. COX and M.B. STURKEY, defendants in this Bill, reside beyond the limits of this State. It is therefore ordered that said defendants do appear and plead, answer or demur to said Bill, within forty days from the publication thereof, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against them. Wm. H. Parker, C.E.A.D., Commissioner's Office, April 21, 1868 ------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, application has been made by J.H. RIDGE for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Amanda RIDGE, late of said district, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear before the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on Monday the 4th of May next, to show cause, if any, why said Letters should not be granted. This 19th day of April 1868. Wm. Hill, O.A.D. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 1, 1868 OBITUARY OF MRS. P.A. LINDSAY (widow of the late James Lindsay) Died, of Consumption at her residence in Due West on Monday morning the 20th of April, Mrs. P.A. LINDSAY, relict of the late James Lindsay, in the 66th year of her age. She had long been an invalid, and for the last twelve months had been confined to her room, and much of the time to her bed. She suffered as few persons are called to suffer, but in the midst of it all, she was patient and resigned. She had been often bereaved and chastened, and had learned to say "Not my will, but Thine be done." Mrs. Lindsay was a woman of uncommon energy and perseverance. She faltered at no common obstacle. Hence she succeeded in whatever she undertook. This indomitable spirit was manifest to the last, even in her struggle with the king of terrors. She lived for weeks after her friends had given her up as dead. Her early habits of industry continued with her through life. She was, perhaps, too much concerned about the things of this life, but she did not neglect the better part. She was a Christian, and cultivated her heart by reading the Bible and other good books. She loved the old authors and often kept them about her. She was especially fond of Psalms. She died in peace, saying, "Jesus, come". ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 15, 1868 The Anderson Intelligencer of the 13th inst. announces the death of Mr. W.C. BEWLEY, a resident of that place. He had long been in the mercantile business in Anderson. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 22, 1868 DISTRICT COURT The folllowing cases have been heard and disposed of at the regular session of District court, commenced here last monday, with Judge R.H. Wardlaw presiding: The State vs. Alex. Martin; hog stealing; Not Guilty The State vs. Mack Martin, Powell Pinckney, Jim Tucker, Henry Dogan, Jim Cannon, Joshua Patterson, Moore Marshall and Jack Patterson; riot and assault and battery; Guilty The State vs. Wade Hampton; hog stealing; Not Guilty The State vs. Venus Thomas; grand larceny; Guilty The State vs. Jerry Jones; assault and battery; Found Guilty of Assault The State vs. Jack Bozeman, Sam Cummins and Richard Clark; grand larceny; the first named was found guilty and sentenced to two weeks imprisonment The State vs. Noah Ware; hog stealing; Not Guilty The State vs. Thomas Williamson; assault and battery; Guilty The State vs. T. Shannon; Assault and battery; Not Guilty -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 29, 1868 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, application has been made by Amanda K. TUCKER for Letters of Administration with the Will annexed, on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John J. TUCKER , late of said district, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear before the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 15th of June next, to show cause, if any, why said Letters should not be granted. This 28th day of May, 1868. Wm. Hill, O.A.D. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JUNE 5, 1868 FATAL ACCIDENT We regret to annouce a fatal accident which occured to Mr. A.R. MARTIN of Greenville, who had been in our village for a few days as the agent of a sewing machine manufacturer. After transacting some business with one of our citizens, and attempting to descend a long flight of stairs when under the influence of liquor, he fell over the railing a distance of ten or twelve feet, striking his head against a stone. Immediate medical attention was obtained, but proved unavailing, and afterward he lingered in great pain, until he expired at 1 o'clock the following morning. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JUNE 12, 1868 DEATH OF HUGH GRAVES MIDDLETON Died, at his residence near Stillsboro, Bartow county, Georgia on Saturday, May 23, 1868, Dr. Hugh Graves MIDDLETON in the 53rd year of his age. Born in Edgefield district (S.C.) he was for many years a resident of and practicing physician in Abbeville district, where he enjoyed the confidence and friendship of all who knew him. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JUNE 19, 1868 DEATH OF GEN. ANDREW MILLER Gen. Andrew MILLER died at the residence of his son, Judge John C. MILLER in Henderson, Rusk County, Texas at 20 minutes past 9 o'clock on the 17th of April from general debility arising from extreme old age, in his 89th year. Gen. Miller was born in Abbeville district, S.C. on May 28, 1789, commencing life with the second year of the United States government. He lived to see it subjected to many trials and revolutions; and leaves it in a very different condition from that which marked its early history. His public life commenced in 1814 , fifty-four years ago. He was a Lieutenant in the Army in the War of 1812. In 1816 he was elected to the Legislature from Pendleton, S.C. He served ten years in that body, distinguishing himself as a man of great energy and ready comprehension in legislative matters. Calhoun was then in his prime; he and Gen. Miller were friends and peers. In 1820 Gen. Miller removed to Georgia, was elected to the State Senate in 1823 and remained a member of that body, with the exception of one year, 1830. He wielded a large influence in the legislature. In 1827 he accepted the position of Maj. General in the Georgia Militia which he held for many years. With the close of the Presidential campaing of 1840 he dated the close of his political course. During this campaign he filled the position of Elector, for the State at large, on the Houston ticket, with much honor to himself and to the Whig Party. In the Spring of 1844 he removed to Texas, settled in Rusk county, directing his attention chiefly to agricultural pursuits. Though often solicited, he would never run for office in Texas. Gen. Miller was a man of superior intellect, and retained the vigor of his mind to the last. He was all of his life a student, was a profound politician, an accurate historian, thoroughly versed in all agricultural subjects, and one of the best Biblical scholars. He took great interest in the natural resources of the country. Gen. Miller, after his removal to Texas, gave much attention to domestic matters; to the making of his home pleasant and inviting. He planted and successfully grew the first apple orchard in Rusk county; demonstrating that this fruit could be successfully grown in this climate; the prevailing opinion is to the contrary notwithstanding. His orchard still remains in a flourishing condition, a monument to his enterprise and good taste. In the death of Gen. Miller, a great and good man has been removed. "Peace be to his ashes." The Anderson Intelligencer ----------- MARRIAGES Married, on the 18th inst. by the Rev. J.L. Bonner, at the residence of the bride's father, Dr. H.T. EPTING of Williamson, S.C. and Mrs. Mary Jane KNOX, daughter of William Hill. Esq., of Abbeville. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JUNE 28, 1868 We regret to hear of an unforunate altercation which occurred yesterday at Ninety-Six, between two citizens of that place, Mr. King and Mr. Nathan Ingram, and which will likely result in the death of the latter. The difficulty arose at the Masonic Celebration on the previous day with a son of Mr. Ingram, and the quarrel having been assumed by the father, he received several shots which is thought will be fatal. We have not heard the particulars and forbear comment. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JULY 3, 1868 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, application has been made by G. McD. MILLER for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Mrs. Lenora EDWARDS, late of Abbeville district, dec'd. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear at the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on Friday the 10th day of July, 1868, to show cause, if any, why said Letters should not be granted. This 23rd day of June, 1868. Wm. Hill, O.A.D. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JULY 24, 1868 SAD CASUALTY We regret to annouce the death of young Thomas WHALEY, son of William Whaley of Charleson, and a pupil of Mr. O.T. Porcher's school at Willington, in this district, on last Saturday under the following melancholy circumstances: He had been bathing with a number of his comrades when a sudden shower of rain came up, which forced the party to return home. The absence of the deceased was not discovered until some time afterwards, when, upon search being made, his lifeless body was found. It is supposed that when in the water, the deceased was attacked with a fit of epilepsy, to which he was subject, and was thus drowned. The heartfelt sympathies of our community are extended to the afflicted relatives in their sad bereavement. ------- OBITUARY OF MRS. MARY ALPHA GODBOLD Died, near Cokesbury in Abbeville district on the 22nd inst., aged twenty-five years, Mrs. Mary Alpha GODBOLD, wife of F.M. Godbold and only daughter of Mr. John VANCE. The wife of a devoted husband, the daughter of the fondest of fathers, the mother of four little children, she has been taken in the bloom of youth from the sphere of her affections and usefulness; and the language of the startling Providence to father, husband, children, friends, seems only this, " be still and know that I am God; what thou knowest not now, thou shall know hereafter." While we bow with submission to that Being whose fiat is law in the armies of Heaven and the inhabitants of the earth, we cannot but deplore the early end of so much that was lovely in human nature, and drop a tear over the grave, where lies buried so many qualities, which, while they ennobled the possesor, who diffused light and comfort and gladness throughout the circle of her household. Of a nature peculiarly sensitive, in her the silent tear would alone tell of a wounded spirit and the endurance of a wrong, rather than complain to those who might redress it, seemed to be the rule of her life. To the voice of slander, her heart was a consummate stranger; and to speak evil of no man, was a lesson she had studied deeply and right nobly did she practice it. None knew her but to love her, with so much that was lovable, whom had she ever wronged? Mrs. Godbold was not a member of any branch of the christian church and yet she was a woman of decided religious opinions and of fixed religious habits. More than once during the past year she has held converse with a near friend upon her duty in this regard and firmly had she determined to take the step which would commit her openly in the service of God and throw all the might of her influence into the scale of religion. A favorable opportunity had not been presented, ere the destroying angel was at her door with the message " Prepare to meet thy God." May that God who can alone bring light out of the darkness, and good out of evil, sanctify this sad bereavement and cause the afflicted family to feel "That earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot cure." -------- PUBLIC NOTICE Deputy Collector's Office, U.S. Internal Revenue July 16, 1868 The following poroperty has been seized for violation of the United States Internal Revenue Laws and all persons having claims to the same, must prove it, within thirty days after the publication of this notice. TWO STILLS, seized as the property of A. Dike ONE STILL, seized as the property of Andrew GILLEBEAU ONE STILL, seized as the property of Eliza CLAY Jas. H. Dennis, Deputy Collector, U.S. Internal Revenue July 16, 1868 ------- ESTATE OF J.C. NICKLES, Dec'd All persons indebted to the estate of J.C. Nickles, dec'd, are requested to make payment to the undersigned; and creditors of the estate will present their demands to me at once, as it is desired to settle the Estate at an early date. Wm. H. Parker, C.E.A.D., Commissioner's Office, July 5, 1868 -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JULY 31, 1868 LETTER FROM JOHNSON SALE July 24, 1868 To the Abbeville Press, Mr. Editor, I regret very much to inform you of the many sad losses that are being constantly heaped upon our fellow citizens. On last Sunday morning, I stood in my window and saw the flames that consumed Mr. B.F. SMITH's kitchen and all his kitchen utinsils. His loss is not known to me but he saved nothing, but one tin bucket. He thinks the kitchen was set on fire. On Friday morning of this week, the cry of fire was announced and it was found to proceed from the dwelling of my neighbor, Mrs. Frances WILLIAMS, which was soon totally consumed. She lost also her furniture and wearing apparel and saved nothing but two feather beds. There was no insurance and her loss amounts to between eight hundred and one thousand dollars. The fire is supposed to have originated from a box of matches, left in the pantry, and which was set on fire by the rats. Respectfully, Johnson SALE ------- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/sc/abbeville/newspapers/newspape47nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/scfiles/ File size: 18.3 Kb