Abbeville County ScArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for JULY, AUG., SEPT. 1870 1870 ************************************************ 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 23, 2007, 5:36 pm The Abbeville Press & Banner 1870 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS & BANNER", Abbeville, South Carolina, for JULY 1870, AUGUST 1870, SEPTEMBER 1870 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JULY 1, 1870 MARRIAGES Married on Tuesday the 10th of May by Rev. W.E. Walters, Mr. John J. HARDY of Lowndesville, S.C. and Miss Fannie M. KNOX, daughter of Samuel KNOX of Franklin County, Georgia. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JULY 8, 1870 A colored man named Jack BROWN was drowned at Charleston on Thursday by the swamping of a batteau. -------- A colored girl named Lucinda WHITE, while picking blackberries near Savannah, Georgia on the 25th inst., was bitten by a rattlesnake from the effects of which she died in a few minutes. -------- We learn that Mr. HUDSON, a debtor confined to (Abbeville) jail, made his escape on Tuesday night by tearing his blanket into slips and letting himself down from the window. A rare feat for an in insolvent debtor. -------- DEATH OF COL. JOHN D. WILLIAMS The Laurensville Herald announces the death of this valued and respected citizen of Laurens which occurred on the 25th of June. His age was upwards of seventy years and his long and useful life was spent entirely in his native district. --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JULY 15, 1870 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, David JORDAN has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of Bartholomew JORDAN, deceased, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 28th inst. at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. July 13, 1870, Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate ---------- DIED, in Greenville, S.C. on July 6th, M. Bettie WILLIAMS, second daughter of Mrs. Kitty F. WILLIAMS, aged 14 years. "Death lies on her, like an untimely frost, upon the sweetest flower of the world." -------- MARRIAGES Married on the 6th of July 1870 by Rev. Manning Brown at the residence of the bride's grandfather near Lowndesville, S.C., Mr. J.J. LEE of Columbia and Miss Elle ALLEN of Anderson county, S.C. --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, Moses C. TAGGART has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of James TAGGART, deceased, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 20th inst. at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. This 4th day of July, 1870. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JULY 22, 1870 The Charleston News of yesterday says " From a private letter to a gentleman in this city, we learn that last week, while Miss MURRAY, daughter of Joseph W. MURRAY and Miss HILL, daughter of Daniel HILL, both of St. John's Berkeley, were returning from church with Mr. MURRAY, they took shelter under a tree to avoid a wetting from a shower. While there, lightning struck the tree and instantly killed the two young ladies. Mr. MURRAY who was standing nearby, was uninjured. ------------ DEATH OF MR. D.R. SONDLEY We regret to announce the death of Mr. D.R. SONDLEY, one of our most esteemed citizens, at his residence in this village from Consumption, on Friday last in the forty-fourth year of his age. He was a native of Newberry but had resided here for the past fifteen years and during most of which time he occupied the position of Depot Agent of the Greenville and Columbia Railroad. Of delicate health and frail constitution it is a matter of wonder what the vigorous will and earnest purpose kept back so long the ebbing tide, that mind triumphed so long over matter, and life resisted so long the approaches of death. At last, death came as the friend to give relief to the suffering and rest to the weary. For many years, a member of the Presbyterian church, an honorable upright man, a public spirited citizen, a faithful and efficient officer, of affable deportment and genial, companionable temper, he possessed in an eminent degree that blended harmony of character; those attributes of mind and virtues of heart, which secure respect and inspire love. In his death there is to each one of us something of personal bereavement; and we mourn not the useful citizen, but the kindly beaming face which spoke of the loveable qualities of the man. As a man he was universally popular and the people of our district generally will cherish for him a green place in their memories, whilst they drop a tear over his tomb. The funeral services were conducted in the Presbyterian church of the village on Saturday last, and impressive discources were delivered by Rev. J.O. Lindsay and Rev. W.P. DuBose; after which the remains were interred with Masonic honors in the cemetery of the Upper Long Cane church. ---------- IN MEMORIAM OF DAVID RICHARD SONDLEY Clinton Lodge No. 3 July 16, 1870 Whereas, the Great Architect of the Universe in the decrees of his all-wise Providence, has seen fit to remove from the scenes of his earthly labors, our much esteemed and worthy brother, David Richard SONDLEY, a zealous member of this Lodge. Therefore, be it Resolved; that in the death of our brother David R. SONDLEY, Masonry has sustained the loss of one of its bright and shining lights; this Lodge one of its most devoted members; the community one of its best citizens, and the church a valuable member. Resolved; that we tender to the widowed mother and orphan children our heartfelt condolence and sympathy and trust that He who "tempers the wind to the shorn lamb" may sustain them in this their great affliction, and "pour in the oil of joy for mourning and give the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness." Resolved; that the Secretary be directed to dedicate a blank page to the memory of our deceased brother upon his record book and append thereto a copy of these resolutions. Resolved; that this Lodge be clothed in mourning and that the members be requested to wear the usual badge for the next thirty days, as a tribute of respect to the memory of our deceased brother. Resolved; that the Secretary be instructed to send a copy of these resolutions to the family of the deceased, and also furnish a copy to the Press and Banner for publication. ----------- Edward H. WALLER of Greenwood, S.C. died of Congestion at Eagle Lake, Texas on the 1st of June, 1870. He was a courteous, affable, generous and upright man and Mason. --------- DIED, at the residence of her son Mr. J.R. HAMBLIN, Mrs. Anna HAMBLIN, on the 14th of July, aged 98 years and 5 months. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church for 45 years. She leaves a large number of relatives and friends to mourn her death. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, JULY 29, 1870 AN AFFLICTED HOUSEHOLD The friends of our esteemed townsman Wm. H. PARKER and family will sympathize with them in their bereavement which they have sustained in the loss of the youngest, tenderest and lovliest of the houshold, and in the serious illness which has prostrated others and of the infant circle of brothers and sisters. Scarlet Fever has come like an untimely frost to nip the favorite flower of the family circle, and to blight the fond hopes of parents and friends. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, Hugh WILSON has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of Mrs. Jane T. BURNS, deceased, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at Abbeville courthouse on Aug. 12th next, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. This 29th day of July, 1870. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, W. Tully BRANCH has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of David R. SONDLEY, deceased, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at Abbeville courthouse on Aug. 12th next, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. This 29th day of July, 1870. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, AUGUST 5, 1870 Col. J.L. BOZEMAN, one of Greenville's best citizens, died on the 20th. ------ ITEMS FROM THE CENSUS TAKER We are indebted to Mr. E.W. Moore, one of the Assistant Marshalls for taking the Census in our district, for the following items, gathered from the records: John CRESWELL and wife, aged 83 and 75 years respetively, natives of the district, residents of that section in our district known as "Ireland", have scarcely ever been beyond sight of their own chimneys, and strange to say they have never seen a railroad car. They still indulge the hope of being gratified before they die. Delia BOSEDELL, a native of Virginia born in 1769 (that year which witnessed the birth alike of Napoleon and Wellington) and hence is 101 years of age. She is a very active old lady, living in the southwest section of the district, and able still to take a good deal of outdoor exercise. Mary HAWKINS, colored, living on the Patterson place, has attained the goodly age of 105 years. A colored girl, living at Mr. E. Searles' place, is 19 years of age and has attained the astonishing height of only 2 feet. --------- ASSAULTS AND BATTERIES The hot weather seems to have stirrred up the belligerant blood of some of our colored citizens as the annexed record would indicate. Anderson PERRIN was arrested and brought before Trial Justice W.H. Shives, charged with stabbing Warren LOMAX in the side, with no apparent serious damage. Also, James WILSON was arrested for stabbing James CHILDS, in a quarrel about some watermelons. Also, Thomas YOUNG, was charged with inflicting a serious injury with a rake upon the head of John FULLER. -------- A STABBING AFFRAY We learn that Jesse LOMAX, colored, received three stabs in an altercation with John McCORD, white, in the road near the house of Mr. John Davis on last Monday afternoon. The cause of the difficulty we have not been able to ascertain. Dr. J.W. Keller was called in and reports that while the wounds are serious, he is doing well. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, Reuben CLINKSCALES has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of John ASHLEY, deceased, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at Abbeville courthouse on Aug. 19th next, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. This 1st day of Aug. 1870. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, AUGUST 12, 1870 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, W.S. CALDWELL and Thos. R. WILSON have made application for Letters of Administration of the estate of James CALDWELL, dec'd, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on Aug. 26, 1870 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. This 12th day of August 1870. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, AUGUST 26, 1870 TRIBUTE OF RESPECT on the death of E.H. WALLER Whereas, official information has reached us through our sister Caladonia Lodge. A.F.M. of Columbus, Texas of the the sudden death of our much esteemed and worthy brother, E.H. WALLER, who departed this life at that place on the 1st day of July 1870; therefore, be it Resolved; that we bow in reverential submission to the will of the Supreme Architect of the Universe who has called our young brother from the level of time to that "undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns." 2nd; that Masonry and especially this Lodge has lost one of its brighest jewels and firmest supports. 2rd; that our Lodge be draped in mourning and that the brethren wear the usual badge for thirty days. 4th; that we tender our sincere condolence to the afflicted family in their sad bereavement and that a copy of these resolutions be printed in the District paper, and that a copy be furnished the family of the deceased. Jas. Bailey, Sr. Chairman of Committee --------- Rev. Jno. T. PRESSLY, the distinguished Divine, formerly of this district, died at his home in Alleghany City, on the 13th inst., aged 76 years. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, SEPTEMBER 9, 1870 MARRIAGES Married at Abbeville courthouse on the 25th of August 1870 by Rev. J.O. Lindsay, Mr. White AGNEW and Mrs. Rachel KNOX. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, SEPTEMBER 16, 1870 CAMBRIDGE LAND FOR SALE I offer at private sale, about 400 acres of land, a portion of my Plantation, lying five miles south of Ninety-Six Depot, G. & C. Railroad, on the waters of Beaver Dam and Ninety-Six Creeks. This tract is well watered and wooded and can be divided advantageously into three, perhaps into five tracts. If not sold before the first of Nov. next, will be sold in parcels at public outcry to the highest bidder. R.G.M. DUNOVANT, Sept. 16, 1870 ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, SEPTEMBER 23, 1870 Mr. Willis WALLACE, an old and highly respected citizen of Laurens county, died suddenly last week. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, SEPTEMBER 30, 1870 AN OUTRAGE We learn that Mr. Oliver SPENCE residing in the neighborhood of Bradley's Mills was called out of his house on Monday night last and severely whipped, for what cause we have not heard. We cannot denounce too severely these acts of lawless outrage and trust that the perpetrators may be arrested and brought to punishment. These acts are a disgrace to a civilized community affecting as well its character as its best interests. They tend to inaugurate a reign of violence in which there is protection neither for person nor property. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, Thomas J. HILL, has made application to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of Ibby ? McCURRY, dec'd, late of said county. This is therefore to cite the kindred and creditors of said Ibby ? McCurry, dec'd, to appear at the Court of Probate to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 8th of Oct. 1870 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. This 23rd day of Sept. 1870. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate ------- COURT OF SESSIONS FOR GREENVILLE County News Judge Orr concluded the Sessions business of the Court on Saturday last, having tried and disposed of a number of important cases, two of them indictments for murder. Sam HILL, colored, was first tried for the murder of Capt. Thos. HOLTZCLAW and acquitted. He was ably defended by T.S. Arthur. There was no proof sufficient to convict. Andrew HILL, colored, was next tried for the same offense. He was defended with great zeal and professional ability by Olin D. East and W.H. Trescott, Esq's. A verdict of Guilty wsa rendered on strong circumstantial evidence that appeared to the jury conclusive of his guilt. The jury only deliberated ten or fifteen minutes on the case before returning a verdict of Guilty. The sentences in the various cases are as follows: Andrew HILL, colored, for the murder of Capt. HOLTZCLAW, to be hung on Friday the 28th of October next. Young HARRISON, colored, Burglary, one year in the penitentiary. George GARRETT, colored, Buglary, five years in the penitentiary. Johnson WRIGHT, petty larceny, four months imprisonment in jail. Franklin PIERCE, colored, larceny, two months in jail. Peter JOHNSON, small colored boy, two days in jail. Taylor EARLE, petty larceny, four months in jail. ----------- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/sc/abbeville/newspapers/newspape56nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/scfiles/ File size: 17.1 Kb