Abbeville County ScArchives News.....newspaper abstracts for AUG., SEPT., 1856 1856 ************************************************ 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 October 10, 2007, 1:02 am The Abbeville Banner 1856 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE BANNER", Abbeville, South Carolina for AUGUST 1856 and SEPTEMBER 1856 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 7, 1856 From "The Edgefield Advertiser" - - - A Friendless Child - - - - Mr. W.C. HALL, residing near this place, took into his home the other day, a poor little boy who says his name is Jeter MITCHELL. He was wandering alone upon the high road with a wallet of clothes containing two or three suits. Upon being questioned, he did not know where he was going nor whence he came. He says his mother and father are both dead. The child appears to be about six or seven years old. His clothes are blue twilled cotton. He wore a roundabout and straw hat. Anyone knowing the unfortunate child and desirous of relieving him, can apply to Mr. Hall, four miles west of this place, on the Edgefield and Cheatham Plank Road. If application is not made soon, the child will be turned over to the Commissioner's of the Poor. The Edgefield Advertiser ---------- TRIBUTE OF RESPECT Maj. Thos. NICHOLS, whose sudden death occasioned the recent solemn meeting of our Temperance Division, has long been known to us all as a man whose virtues we did well to imitate. In all the private relations of life, as husband, father and friend, we ever recognized in him the high toned bearing of an honest man and the sincere Christian. Morality and truth had no more zealous advocate; his zeal was of that untiring, indefatigable nature that knows no discouragement and ever presents a life whose consistency and beauty are to be read of all men. In the cause of Temperance, every member of our Division can point to the monuments of his zeal and devotion. He was among the first to unfurl the banner of the order in this community, and ever after to the last moments of his life, through long years of vicisitude, sometimes of prosperity and others of adversity. He continued the same warm, earnest advocate of its principles and noble ends. We therefore offer the following preamble and resolutions: Whereas, in the inscrutable Providence of God, our friend and brother, Maj. Thos. NICHOLS, has been suddenly removed from our midst beyond that bourn from which no traveler returns; therefore, be it resolved; That in the death of Bro. Nichols, the Greenwood Division of the Sons of Temperance has sustained the loss of one of its most zealous, indefatigable members. Resolved; that the cause of Temperance in general has lost one of its most conscientious and devoted advocates and this entire community, a most worthy citizen. Resolved; that in the sad bereavement of the death of an affectionate father and husband, we deeply sympathize with the stricken family. Resolved; that a leaf in our records be set apart and inscribed to the memory of Thos. Nichols, and that the members of his Division, in testimony of respect for their deceased brother, wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. Resolved; that a committee be appointed to wait on the bereaved family, and present them with a copy of this address and resolutions. J.H. Logan E.R. Calhoun J.R. Tarrant L.H. Smith, Committee, Greenwood, S.C., July 31, 1856 ------------ MARRIAGES Married on Sunday, the 27th of July by the Rev. Mr. Harland, A.R. BEHRLE and Miss Nancy J. KITCHING, all of Talladega county, Alabama. Married at the same time and place, J.H.B. KITCHING and Miss Helen MUNROE. -------- OBITUARY DIED, on the 28th ultimo, William Richmond, only child of S.A. and V.C. WILSON, of Abbeville District, S.C., aged 9 months. The found parents, trusting in the power and grace of the saviour, who, when on earth, said, "Suffer little children and forbid them not. to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.", have surrendered their dear little boy unto Him, believing that he hath taken him to himself. They would say, "we shall go to him, he shall not return to us." "So fades the lovely, blooming flower, frail smiling solace of an hour, So soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasure only blooms to die." --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Ezekiel TRIBLE has applied for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John BOWEN, late of this district, deceased, who died in the State of Mississippi. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear at the Court of Ordinary of said district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the twenty-second day of August , to show cause, if any, why said Administration should not be granted. This sixth day of August, 1856. William Hill, Ordinary of Abbeville District ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 14, 1856 LAND FOR SALE The subscriber offers for sale his Plantation, lying on Twenty-Three Mile Creek, four miles southeast of Pendleton, ten miles north of Anderson and two miles from the Blue Ridge Railroad. Said land contains 412 acres, near 100 of which is good bottom land, and two hundred acres of good wood land. Upon the place is a good two-story dwelling house with all necessary out buildings. There are several fine Springs upon the tract, affording an abundant supply of delicious water. Any person wishing to purchase would do well do give him a call, as he is determined to sell. For terms, apply to Thomas Hamilton upon the premises or to the undersigned at his residence, one and a half miles from the place. J.B. BLACK, August 13, 1856 --------- OBITUARY DIED, at Williamston, Anderson district, S.C. on the 24th inst., Mrs. Sarah Margaret BENSON, consort of James M. BENSON of Greenville C.H., S.C. The deceased, early in life, resided in Abbeville District, S.C. and was under the pastoral care of Rev. Dr. Barr of Upper Long Cane Presbyterian church. For some time past, she resided at Greenville, from which place she came to Williamston in hope of relief from a protracted and complicated illness, by the use of the mineral water, so invigorating and healthful to many of the afflicted. A few days previous to her death she was found to be suffering from a relapse of chronic diarrhea under which disease she continued to decline so rapidly, that neither medical aid nor healing waters could ward off the fatal messenger. In that time of her affliction and suffering, she endeavored to commit herself to the guidance and directions of the great Physician of Souls. Her husband, sister and other relatives and friends sought to alleviate her sufferings and to mingle their sympathy around the couch of her afflictions. The writer of this notice was made acquainted with her, in accordance with her own request, that she might make a public profession of her faith in Christ, and render an act of obedience to him by participating with the people of God in celebrating the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. After due examination, so far as her feeble condition would admit, in reference to the ground of her hope that she had "passed from death unto life", and having learned that she had been baptized by the pastor of her childhood, she was acknowledged and admitted to membership in that branch of the Church of Christ, in which she had received the rite of baptism. Several members of the different denominations of the Christian Church were present, together with two ministers and ruling elders of the Presbyterian church, respectively, who gave to her the right hand of fellowship, and joined with her in eating the bread and drinking the wine, in obedience to the Savior's command. "Do this in remembrance of me." E.F.H., Williamston, S.C., July 25, 1856 ------------------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 21, 1856 FUNERAL We are requested to state that the Rev. Mr. Durant will preach the funeral of Mrs. Augustus LOMAX on Sunday the 7th of September in the Methodist church of this village. ---------- Gen. S.M. WILKES of Anderson has resigned his commission as Brigadier General 1st Brigade Cavalry. We learn that Capt. PERRYMAN of this distict is a candidate to fill the position. Success to the Captain. --------- MARRIAGES Married at Lowndesville on the 12th inst. by Rev. Joseph Gibert, Mr. J.L. DIXON of Columbia, S.C. and Miss C.H. DuPRE of the former place. ---------- WAGONS FOR SALE The subscriber will have Wagons put up, four, two and one horse wagons with iron axles if required, and sell them at first cost. The wood work is well put up and well ironed. Any person wishing to purchase can have wagons on short notice. I have on hand several ready finished. I live five miles south of Greenville courthouse. Willis BENSON, Aug. 20, 1856 --------- ESTATE OF THOS. P. DOWTIN, deceased Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that there will be a settlement of the personal estate of Thomas P. DOWTIN, dec'd, in the Ordinary's office of this district at the Abbeville court house on Thursday the 20th of November next. All persons having demands against said estate will present them properly attested and those indebted to said estate are requested to make payment to the undersigned on or before the day of settlement. M.O. McCALSAN, Executor Amelia DOWTIN, Executrix Abbeville, S.C., Aug. 19, 1856 --------- VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE I will sell on Sale Day next to the highest bidder, my tract of land situated on the waters of Calhoun's Creek, containing 700 acres, a large portion of which is still in woods. The bottom lands of this tract is very productive and the present crop is a fine one, although the drouth has been severe. Upon this tract is a commodious and comfortable dwelling with all the necessary out buildings, in good repair. The land is convenient to the village of Abbeville, being only three miles distant from it. Any person wishing to examine this tract can do so at any time between this and the day of sale. Wm. BARR, Aug. 13, 1856 -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 28, 1856 LAND FOR SALE I offer to sell my Rock Plantation near Greenwood, adjoining the Rock Church and lands of Dr. Logan and others, containing upwards of 500 acres, a good portion of it the finest Cotton and Corn land in this part of the country. Any person wishing to see it may call on Mr. S.B. Majors near the place, or myself at home. John McCLELLAN, Aug. 27, 1856 ---------- LAND FOR SALE I will sell at private sale, my Plantation, lying near Saluda River in Abbeville district, 4 miles from Cokesbury. The premises contains 265 acres, the soil of which is peculiarly suitable for the cultivation of Cotton. The location is not surpassed by any in the country for health. There is upon the place a great cottage, pleasantly and romantically situated. Also a Gin House, Carriage House, Negro Houses with brick chimneys and all necessary out buildings. Also an excellent Spring whose waters are very cold and yield most excellent delight in summer time. For further information apply to the subscriber at Cokesbury. D.W. McCANTS, Aug. 23, 1856 --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Wm. H.B. CARLILE has applied for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Isaac N. CARLILE, late of this district, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear at the Court of Ordinary of said district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 12th day of September next, to show cause, if any, why said Administration should not be granted. This 25th day of August, 1856. William Hill, Ordinary of Abbeville District ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 11, 1856 OBITUARIES DIED, at his residence in Abbeville district, near Warrenton, on the 21st ult., Capt. John L. BOYD, in the 45th year of his age. He had but a short time before recovered from a painful affliction of some six months duration and his family and friends entertained hopes of his remaining with them to a good old age, but truly, in the midst of life, we are in death. On Sunday previous to his death, while in his usual health, he was suddenly attacked with Cholera Morbus in its most malignant and painful form; but notwithstanding his great suffering, which continued unbated through his illness, he had full possession of his mental faculties to the last. Being informed a short time before his death that he could not possibly recover, without any apparent alarm at the annoucement, he called his family around him, and to each spoke words of advice and consolation; he said he hoped to meet them all again. How few of us can say in our last moments, as he said, that we have never knowingly injured anyone! In the death of Capt. Boyd, his family has sustained an irreparable loss and the neighborhood and community a citizen that they will long remember. ----------- Tennent Lomax, second son of George and Caroline S. GRAVES, died in Lowndesville on the 31st of August 1856, after a short and painful illness in the 9th year of his age. Death, in laying his icy hands upon the old, whose head the frosts of age have whitened, and into whose checks the ploughshares of time has marked deep furrows, but claims his own; but when he claims the young, the beautiful, the lovely, we are inclined to murmur. So we felt when looking upon the cold clay of this gifted boy. He had lived long enough to entwine himself around the hearts of all, the pride of his parents, the admiration of his relations. His manliness of character was prominent when standing in front of him that grim monster, before whom the strong man often trembles. He said to his father, "Don't cry, Pa, for I am going to Heaven; meet me there." Oh, the beauty, the power of religion, that enabled this little boy to triumph over the fear of death and the grave. --------- PUBLIC SALE OF THE REAL ESTATE OF SARAH MARTIN, Deceased By order of the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district, I will sell on Sale Day in October next, at Abbeville court house, the real estate of Mrs. Sarah MARTIN, dec'd, containing 170 acres more or less, situated in Abbeville district on the waters of Hogskin Creek and Little River and ajoining lands of John R. Wilson, Robert McAdams and others. Thos. R. Cochran, Sheriff of Abbeville District, Sept. 8, 1856 ------------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, John B. SAMPLE has applied for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Rev. James LOYD, late of this district, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear at the Court of Ordinary of said district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 24th day of September, to show cause, if any, why said Administration should not be granted. This 8th day of Sept. 1856. William Hill, Ordinary of Abbeville District ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 18, 1856 From "The Newberry Mirror" - - - It is our melancholy duty says the Newberry Mirror, to record the death of our most worthy townsman and citizen, Drayton NANCE. He died of an attack of apoplexy on Friday night last, at his plantation where he had gone on business. He was attacked about 10 o'clock on Friday morning and died about 12 o'clock the same night. ------------ MARRIAGES Married on the 11th inst. at the Abbeville C.H. by the Rev. Mr. J.F. Gibert, Mr. James W. IRWIN to Miss Susanna WOODHURST of Pett, Sussex county, England. Married on Tuesday evening the 9th inst., by Rev. Dr. Boyd, Mr. J.F.C. DuPRE to Miss Mary P., daughter of Rev. G.W. HUCKABEE, all of this district. ------------- EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Persons indebted to the estate of Mary P. MANTZ, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment and those having demands against the same will please present them in the usual form, to the subscriber. David M. GLOVER, Executor of M.P. MANTZ. Sept. 12, 1856 --------- ESTATE OF HENRY BENTLEY, dec'd Notice is hereby given to all parties interested that a Final Settlement of the estate of Henry BENTLEY, deceased, will be made in the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district on the 15th day of November next. James H. LeROY, Administrator. Sept. 15, 1856 --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Equity Alfred CHEATHAM vs. Reuben G. GOLDING and wife, et al Billf or Partition It appearing that Reuben G. GOLDING and Helena his wife, and Washington FOOSHE and Laurina his wife, defendants in the above stated case, reside beyond the limits of this state. It is therefore ordered that the defendants do plead, answer or demur to said Bill within three months from the publication hereof, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against them. W.H. Parker, Court of Equity for Abbeville District, Sept. 13, 1856 ------------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 25, 1856 SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES B. GAULDEN, Dec'd Public notice is hereby given to the kindred and creditors of said deceased, and to all parties concerned, that a Settlement of the estate will be made in the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district on Friday the 2nd day of January 1857. Those having demands will render them in prior to that time, duly attested for payment, and those indebted will see the propriety of making immediate payment. John GAULDEN, Administrator, Sept. 17, 1856 --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Wm. A. BOYD and Ruth R. BOYD have applied for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John L. BOYD, late of this district, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of said dec'd to appear at the Court of Ordinary of said district, to be held at the Abbeville courthouse on the 9th day of October next, to show cause, if any, why said Administration should not be granted. This 23rd day of Sept. 1856. William Hill, Ordinary of Abbeville District ---------- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/sc/abbeville/newspapers/newspape83nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/scfiles/ File size: 18.7 Kb