Carroll County Historical Newspapers

The articles below are transcribed from The Carroll County Times published in 1872 and 1873, published weekly on Fridays. Most articles will be
of genealogical nature, marriages, deaths,  legal actions,  however, others may be historical, and still others just plain funny.  Enjoy.
Note:  Items in parenthesis (--) have been added by the transcriber.

Jan. 1872 - June 1872
July 1872-Dec. 1872
Jan. 1873 - June 1873
Jan. 21, 1876-May, 1877

1878

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THE CARROLL COUNTY TIMES
CARROLLTON, GEORGIA, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 5, 1872 N0. 1 
EDWIN R. SHARPE, Editor

The Carroll County Times, Published by
Sharpe and Meigs,
Every Friday Morning.
 

Advertisements:

Dr. W. W. Fitts, Physician and Surgeon
B. D. Thomasson, Attorney at Law
T. C. Barns, Gun Smith and Repairer
J. O. Mullennix, Boot and Shoe maker
F. A. Roberson, Carpenter and Joiner
W. M. Reynolds Hotel, Newnan, Georgia:  W. M. Reynolds, Owner and Proprietor.  Table Always supplied with the best the market affords. 
Board as cheap as any where in Georgia.  Board Two Dollars per Day.

Reese’s School, Carrollton, Ga., 1872;  Tuition for Forty Weeks, from $14 to $42. Board from $12 to $15 per month.  Opens 2d Monday in January next.  Terms one half in Advance.

  1. C. Reese, A. M. Principal.  For board apply to Dr. I. N. Cheney, and H. Scogin, Esq.

 Medical Card:  Dr. I. N. Cheney Respectfully informs the citizens of Carroll and adjacent counties, that he is permanently located at Carrollton, for the purpose of Practicing Medicine.  He gives special thanks to the friends for past patronage, and hopes, by close attention to the profession to merit the same. 

 The Carroll County Times - JAN. 5, 1872

To Mr. Editor:  It may be a matter of interest to the readers of the Times and especially to the citizens of our county, to know something of the resources, productions &c., of the county, and having been frequently solicited to give information of this character, I have resorted to the census returns, in order that I may do so with some degree of certainty. ---While I have not made a close calculation as to the various items reported, still they approximate very closely to the true figures, and I have the census reports as returned, before me, the statements here and hereafter given will be found in the main to be correct.

I shall not attempt in this article to give a full statistical statement, but only a few of the leading facts will be given in order that your readers may be posted to some extent, as to the farming interest of the county, number of farms, number of inhabitants, mortality, &c. 

      There are in the county 1600 farms, large and small.  The number of bushels of wheat raised in 1870 was 19,600; Corn 88,400 bushels.  The number of bales of Cotton, weighing 500 lbs and upwards, was 852. (Note by transcriber- later corrected)     The total value of the taxable property in 1870 was 1,800,000.

      The total number of inhabitants was 11,814.

      The number of deaths in the county from 1 June 1865, to 1st June 1870, was 105, being one out of 112-1/2.

I will at an early day furnish those who take the Times, with further information giving the relative number of whites and blacks, the voting population of each, the number that are unable to read and write, the number of schools, colleges, churches, factories, &c.

      I will close this article by asking leave to tender my warmest thanks to the citizens of the county, for their hospitality to me, and for their uniform kindness towards me, including the time that I was engaged in the laborious duties of taking the census.

   The people of Carroll have the character, and well do they merit it, of being a quiet peaceable, law-abiding, honest and industrious people.  Long may they live and prosper is the sincere wish of their humble servant.

   GEO. W. MERRELL,

Carrollton, GA. Dec. 30, 1871.

MARRIED:  On the evening of the 21st Inst., (Dec. 21, 1872) at the residence of the brides father by Rev. J. M. Griffin, Mr. Henry H. Strickland and Miss Mary E. Camp, eldest daughter of G. W. Camp., Esq. all of Carroll County Ga.

 DID ANY OF THEM GET AWAY?  A good story is told of a well known New York Politician and railroad manager.

      During his absence from home his good wife gave birth to twins.  He was telegraphed of her confinement, no particulars being given, and immediately hastened home.

      Knowing when he might be expected, the nurse borrowed a third baby of about the same age, and placed it in the crib with the twins.  Immediately upon reaching home our friend hastened to his wife’s chamber, and after offering his congratulations to her, asked to be shown the baby.  The nurse, who had frequently served at similar occasions in his family, raised the covering and exhibited to him the three babies. Opening his eyes with surprise, and thoroughly taken back by the view, he turned to his wife and exclaimed:

 “Good Lord Mother, did any of them get away?”

Parents, keep your word sacred to your children; they will notice a broken promise sooner than any one else, and its effect will be lasting as life.

 GEORGIA  Carroll County: (Date of Article; 1/5/1872)  Asa Phillips, administrator on the estate of Floyd Payne, deceased, applies for letters of dismission from said trust:
therefore all persons interested, are notified to be an appear at my office, and file their objections, if any by the first Monday in February next, why said letters should not be granted.  J. B. Juhan, Ordy.

GEORGIA – Carroll County:  --J. P. Watson, adm’r on estate of W. A. Johnson, dec’d, applies for letters of dismission from said trust- therefore all persons interested will be and appear at my office and file their objections, if any, by the first Monday in March next why said letters should not be granted.  D. B. JUHAN, ORD’S.

CARROLL SHERIFF SALE.  Will be sold before the Court House door in Carrollton, Carroll county, GA., within the legal hours of sale on the first “Tuesday in February next, following property to wit:

Lot of Land No. 255, and 50 acres of Land in the SW corner of Lot No. 256, all in 7th District, of said county: levied on as the property of Phillip Wisenhunt, special agent to K. F. Walker and his heirs at law, by virtue of a mortgage fi__ issued from the Superior court of said county, in favor of Wyatt McBurney & Co., vs. Phillip Wisenhunt, special agent &c. Levied October 1871.  F. M. WILLIAMSON, sh’ff.

CARROLL COUNTY TIMES, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 12, 1872 

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Aug. 2, 1872

LARGE FAMILY -  We understand that Squire Beck of this county, is the father of twenty-one children, all of whom, he has lived to see grown.  The Squire has carried out faithfully, the Bible injunction, “to multiply and replenish the earth,” and he struck a good latitude in Carroll county, for carrying on the children raising business

Remarks of Maj. W. Turner of Newnan, Ga., -

In turning over the remains of Col. Chas. A. McDaniel, to the Committee from Bowdon, July 10, 1872.

Gentlemen of the Committee:  -- In obedience to the request of the City Council of Newnan, the Masonic Fraternity and the “Newnan Guards,” a portion of whose number have accompanied them here, I now transfer to your care and keeping, the remains of Col. Charles A. McDaniel, feeling assured that you, his friends, kindred and former neighbors, will guard jealously and faithfully the ashes of one of Georgia’s novlest, purest and most patriotic sons.  His body has been sleeping for nearly ten long and weary years (to us) in the soil of a sister State, not far from where he received the fatal wound that terminated his useful life, and loosed his important spirit to sing with the Redeemer. 

Nothing is more fitting and appropriate than that his body should be brought back to rest here in Bowdon, until called hence by the Reveille of  the resurrection morn, here amid the scenes he so much loved – here where he instructed the youthful mind and heart and taught the people the way of righteousness – here where his sweet voice and eloquent tongue called upon his fellow men to bow to the cross of the Redeemer. Well I do remember when it was announced that Charlie McDaniel, as he was familiarly called, was forming a regiment, and how he rallied to his command, many as true and brave men as ever marched under liberty’s colors.  Some of these are encamped with him today on the other shore.

      But I shall invade the province of another, who is more able than I to portray his virtues and good deeds.

      It is needless for me to say that the citizens of our city have felt peculiarly honored in being the custodians of these remains for several days, |and we , who have accompanied them hither, feel gratified for the privilege, and we have done it with much pleasure.  And while we are aware that it will be specially the honor of your pleasant village to have this sacred dust to rest in her midst, we feel that it is the common heritage of all true Georgians.

      And if the departed are permitted to return to earth to overlook the actions of their friends, his immortal spirit is  doubtless hovering over this scene as calmly as when he announced in his last and ever memorable words:

      “Calmly have I lived, calmly have I met the ills of life, calmly have I withstood the shocks of battle, and calmly I die, as I have ever desired to meet my God.”
      Take all that is mortal then of this great man and guard sacredly and religiously, feeling yourselves blest above your fellows.

      Again I will say, in behalf of these I represent, I turn these remains over to you, feeling that as you knew him better than we, you are so much more capable to care for them properly.

PROF. HENDERSON’S REPLY TO MAJOR TURNER

      Maj. Turner and Gentlemen:

      Allow me in behalf of the Alumni of Bowdon College, of the citizens of Bowdon, and of the numerous friends of our fallen hero, whose remains you bear to us, to thank you for the tribute of respect to his memory.  The virtues of Col. McDaniel will be commemorated by other and better orators.  It is our duty to receive the remains at your hands and conduct them through the streets of the village of which he was founder.  We knew how to appreciate him living, and we know how to mourn him when dead.

      Gentlemen, we receive with gratitude this noble gift at your hands.  We trust with devotional care we shall honor the grave of him whose remains you bear to us.  We now relieve you from duty, and beg you to become our guests.  We extend to you the hospitality of Bowdon.  Enter whosever house you may, and tell them who you are, and for what purpose you came, and if you fail to secure food and lodging, we will drive him from our community; and whenever we walk around the grave of our beloved Col. McDaniel, we will remember with gratitude the patriotic high-toned citizens of Newnan.

RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS BY ALUMNI OF BOWDON COLLEGE

“Resolved, That the thanks of this Association are due and are hereby tendered to the council and citizens of Newnan for their generous assistance afforded in transporting the remains of Col. Charles A. McDaniel from Newnan to Bowdon.

An old lady combated the idea of the moon being inhabited by remarking, with emphasis, that the idea was incredible—“For,” said she, “what becomes of the people in the moon when there is nothing of it but a little streak?”
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The Carroll Times – Feb. 2, 1872
Death of General Ewell. General Ewell is dead.  He died at his residence in Maury county Tennessee on the 24th inst.  General Ewell served with distinction in the late civil war, and was held in high esteem by Stonewall Jackson, with whom he operated the first of the war in the Valley of Virginia.  Ewell was every inch a soldier, and was enthusiastically devoted to the cause for which he had drawn his sword.  At the second battle of Manassas he lost a leg, but this did not keep him back from the front and upon the death of Jackson, he was put in command of his corps.  It was while in this position that the writer frequently saw him.

His health was much impaired by the loss of his leg, and he looked while acting as corps commander in 1864, like a fitter subject for the grave, than for the stern and active duties of war.

GEORGIA, Carroll County – Asa Phillips, administrator on the estate of Floyd Payne, deceased, applies for letters of dismission from said trust. Therefore all persons interested are notified to be and appear at my office, and file their objections, if any by the first Monday in February next, why said letters should not be granded.  D B JUHAN, ORDY.

GEORGIA, Carroll County – J. P. Watson, adm’r of estate of W. A. Johnson dec’d, applies for letters of dismission from said trust – therefore all persons interested will be and appear at my office and file their objections, if any, by the first Monday in March next, why said letters should not be granted.  D. B. JUHAN, ORDY

We have been shown by Mr. P. G. Garrison of this place a turnip weighing about five pounds.  Mr. Garrison has been very successful in their culture and flatters himself that he knows how to turn up things.  Mr. G. will continue to hold the belt, until somebody turns down by presenting us with a larger one.

Feb 2, 1872 – Mr. T. W. Wood, was married to Miss M. A. Kidd in Palmetto on the 23rd (Jan.)

GEORGIA, Carroll County.  Ellen Byers (colored) applies to me for exemption of personalty (personal property, in distinction to real property) and setting apart, and valuation of homestead, and I will pass upon the same at 10 o’clock a. m. on Saturday the 17th inst. At my office.  Feb 9 – 2t  D B JUHAN, ORDY

ADMINISTRATORS' SALE..By virtue of an order of the Ordinary of Carroll County, will be sold before the Court house door in Carrollton, said county, on the first Tuesday in April next, within the legal hours of sale, the following described Lots in the Town of Villa Rica, in said county:  Town lot No. (27) twenty-seven, sixty feet front, and two hundred feet back; also east half o town lot No. (29) twenty-nine, excepting the Wicker Store house, now known as the Bagwell storehouse; also six and three fourth acres of Lot No. (192) one hundred and ninety-two, land district, lying south of the above town lots:  Also seven twelfths of a fraction containing four acres being part of lot No. (193), one hundred and ninety-three, land district; also town lot No. (50) fifty containing sixty feet front and two hundred feet back all in the 6th district of said county - Sold as property belonging to the estate of R. N. Russell, late of said county dec'd, and for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased.  Terms Cash:  T. F. COWAN, ADMR., Nancy Russell, admrx.  Feb 16, 1972 - 40
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GEORGIA, Carroll County.  Elizabeth Jacobs applies to me for exemption of personalty, and I will pass upon the same at ten o'clock a. m. on Monday 26th February, at my office.  D. B. JUHAN, ORDY., Feb. 16
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J. S. McIntyre applies to me for exemption of personalty, and setting apart and valuation of homestead and I will pass upon the same at ten o'clock a. m. in Saturday the 17th inst at my office.  D. B. JUHAN, ORDY., Feb 9-2t
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CARROLL SHERIFF SALES.  Will be sold before the Court House door in Carrollton, Carroll county Ga., within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March next, following property to wit:  50 Acres of land in south east corner of lot No. 25, and the east half of lot No. 8, in the tenth district of said county to satisfy one fi fa issued from the Superior Court of said county, in favor of Caddow McKinzxie & Co., vs. Stephen W. Allen principal, and E. F. Cole, endorser.  Property pointed out by Plaintiffs Attorney.  Levy made Feb the 8th 1872.
        Also, at the same time 8 acres of lot of land No. 78 in the fifth district of Carroll county as the property, of S. C. Dickson to satisfy one fi fa issued from the justice court of the 1122 district, G. M., in favor of B. M. Long vs S. C. Dickson, and some other fi fas I have in my hands. Levy made and handed me by a constable.
        Also, at the same time and place will be sold, the interest of Harrison Merrell, in the Georgia Manufacturing and Paper Mill Company and the house fixtures and Machinery thereto attached, situated on Snakes creek in Carroll county, Ga. the same being one sixth interest, levied on to satisfy one fi fa issued from Coweta Superior Court in favor of P. H. Whitaker vs. Harrison Merrell.  Property pointed out by the plaintiff.
        Also at the same time and place will be sold five acres of land more or less, situated on the west side of the north east fourth of land lot No. 177, in the original 5th district of said county, levied on by an attachment fi fa for the purchase money, in favor of A. A. McAllister, Exec., vs Simeon Miller, issued from justice court of the 714 district GM Said property pointed out in said fi fa and levy made and returned by a constable.   F M WILLIAMSON, SH'FF. Feb. 9, 1872
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Hymeneal... Married on the 28th January (1872) at the residence of the brides father, by the Rev. Wm. Timmons, Mr. James M. Moore and Miss O. E. Mclendon.
        On the 1st of February, 1872,  at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. Wm. Timmons, Mr. Benjamin F. Smith and Miss Mary E. Warren
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        A man having fallen into a slough, an Irishman standing by called to another for assistance.  The latter, who was busily engaged in cutting a log, leisurely inquired, "How deep is he in?", "Up to his ankles." "Then there is plenty of time."  "No there is not," replied the first.  "I forgot to tell you he's in head first."
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THE CARROLL COUNTY TIMES
FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 23, 1872
        We see it going the rounds of the papers that the Post Master General has issued circulars, requiring that the names of the county as well as the State and Post office, be written upon the address of mail matter.
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TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.  Bowdon Lodge, No. 206, Feb. 16, 1872
We the Committee appointed to prepare a suitable expression of the Lodge with regard to the death of Bro. S. E. Smith, beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:  Resolved:---that, while we bow with reverence to the will of the Great Architect in removing one of his laborers from the toils of Earth; yet, in the death of Bro. Smith, we deeply mourn the loss of a worthy member of our Fraternity.
    Resolved:---That this Lodge in common with our countrymen, mourn the loss of a useful citizen and an able minister of the gospel.
    Resolved:-- That we wear the usual badge of mourning thirty days.
    Resolved:-- That the Secretary be required to present a copy of their report, properly draped in mourning to the wife of the deceased; and, to furnish a copy of the Carroll County Times and the Newnan Herald, for publication.  Respectfully submitted,  F. H. M. Henderson, Gideon Smith, H. M,. Williams, Committee
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Hymeneal.  Married on Thursday evening the 15th inst. at the residence of the bride's father in Polk County, Ga., by Rev. J. M. Griffin, Mr. F. A. Roberson of Carrollton, and Miss Lizzie Roper of the former county.
    We wish our friend Frank and his fair bride uninterrupted happiness as they journey together down the stream of life.  May they always encounter only a smooth sea and pleasant breezes, and meet with no breakers to mar their matrimonial bliss.
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TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.  Bowdon Lodge, No. 206, Feb. 16, 1872
We the Committee appointed to prepare a suitable expression of the Lodge with regard to the death of Bro. S. E. Smith, beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:  Resolved:---that, while we bow with reverence to the will of the Great Architect in removing one of his laborers from the toils of Earth; yet, in the death of Bro. Smith, we deeply mourn the loss of a worthy member of our Fraternity.
    Resolved:---That this Lodge in common with our countrymen, mourn the loss of a useful citizen and an able minister of the gospel.
    Resolved:-- That we wear the usual badge of mourning thirty days.
    Resolved:-- That the Secretary be required to present a copy of their report, properly draped in mourning to the wife of the deceased; and, to furnish a copy of the Carroll County Times and the Newnan Herald, for publication.  Respectfully submitted,  F. H. M. Henderson, Gideon Smith, H. M,. Williams, Committee
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THE CARROLL COUNTY TIMES, MARCH 1, 1872
Administrator's Notice:  All persons indebted to the estate of M. C. Scott, deceased late of Carroll county, are requested to come forward and settle, and all persons having demands against said estate, will present them in terms of the law.  H. N. WIGGINS, ADM'R, March 1, 1872
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FOUR WEEKS after date application will be made to the Ordinary of Carroll county, for leave to sell all of the real estate belonging to the estate of Henry C. Martin, deceased.  D. E. MARTIN, ADM'R, March 1, 1872 -1m
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Carrollton has five hundred inhabitants.
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We learn that Mr. B. Reagan has been appointed Town Marshal.  This we believe to be a good appointment, and we think Mr. R. will make a good officer.
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The Carroll County Times, Friday, March 8, 1872
CARROLL SHERIFF SALES,----Lot of land No. 251....to satisfy six fi fas in favor of J. P. Watson, Adm'r of the Estate of J. H. Lassetter deceased vs. B. H. Lassetter principal, Eli Benson and J. B. Bailey securities.  Levied on the property of Eli Benson.
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Administrators Notice.  All persons indebted to the estate of M. C. Scott, deceased late of Carroll county, are requested to come forward and settle, and all persons having demands against said estate, will present them in terms of law.  H. N. Wiggins, Adm'r, March 1, 1872
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Four Weeks after date application.....for leave to sell all the real estate belonging to the estate of Henry C. Martin, deceased.  D. E. Martin, Admr
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MARCH 15, 1872....Death of E. C. Reese....Mr. E. C,. Reese, son of Rev. A. C. Reese of this place, died at the residence of his father on the 7th inst.
Mr. Reese had been seriously ill for several months and for some time past his friends had despaired of his recovery.  A tribute to his memory, under the heading "Death" appears in another place.
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Death of a Well Known Young Citizen---The sad intelligence yesterday reached this city of the death of Ernie C. Reese, so well know here as a wonderful young pianist and organist.  But a few weeks since he was in our midst, gladdening the hearts of a large circle of friends by his musical genius and rare social and congenial nature---but he withered and died as a sensitive flower, the victim of an unusually rapid case of consumption, the first decided symptom of which exhibited itself only some three months since.  Our highly esteemed young friend passed away in the midst of his family, at Carrollton, Ga., on Thursday last, in the nineteenth year of his age.  That afflicted family have the assurance that all who knew "Ernie" sincerely sympathize and mourn with them in their heavy bereavement.
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MARCH 22, 1872....J. W. Robison has applied to me for exemption of personalty, and I will pass upon the same at 10 o'clock a. m. on Tuesday 2d of April.  D. B. Juhan, Ordy'  March 22
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 APRIL 5, 1872....Col. N. J. Hammond, having been tendered the position of Attorney General of the State by Gov. Smith, has resigned the office of Report of Supreme Court to accept.  Henry Jackson has been appointed by the court to fill Col. Hammond's place
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Ad..Photographic.  W. M. Beall, Photographer, Carrollton
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GEORGIA, Carroll County.  J. W. Robison has applied to me for exemption of personalty; and I will pass upon the same at ten o'clock a. m. on Tues. 2d day of April, at my office.  March 22.  J. B. Juhan, Ord'y
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The following is a list of the names of the gentlemen composing the Grand and Petit Jurors at the present term of the Superior Court in session this week: Grand Jury--- Benjamin M. Long, ___Foreman,  James A. Jones, Samuel M. Craven, William W. Roop.  William Merrill, John D. Thurmond, Jesse Kenney, James W. Carson, William _______, Robert T,. McCurdy, William Robinson, John D. Pratt,  Andrew Aderhold, Archibald F. White, ___hez Miles, Ephram M. Noles, Geo. Camp, Thomas H. West, George McDaniel, David J. Moore:
Petit Jury No. 1:  Allison Cheaves, W. Downs, Isham Aiken, E. W. Wells, Robert J. Brown, S. W. Nicholas, J. B. Wise, J. M. Chancellor, Asa Phillips, J. W. Burns, J. C. Shackelford, W. H. Pope..  Petit Jury No. 2---T. A. Jordan, H. Worthy, T. C. Steadham, J. Perdue, C. E. Walker, D. N. Tillman, Thos. Harvey, G. S. Sharp, L. Whitehead, James Westbrook, ___McMullen, Richard Burton.
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We have to return thanks to Jno. S. Bigby for public documents sent us.
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CARROLL SUPERIOR COURT.  The Court met on Monday morning.  Several cases of importance have been tried and disposed of.  His Honor announced at the beginning that barriers had been removed which had heretofore clogged the wheels of justice, so far as old cases were concerned, and that he would call the Docket peremptorily.  The first case tried was that of Jefferson Kennie vs. Jesse Kennie.  Merrells for plaintiff and Austin for defendant; the jury rendered a verdict in favor of plaintiff. 
    The next case was of Eli Benson vs. J. W. Latimer, on a land note for $300.  Austin for plaintiff and Merrells for defendant; the jury scaled the note and gave a virdict for $125. with interest and cost of suit.  In the case of Backers vs Benton, a verdict was rendered in favor of defendant.  Merrells for plaintiff and Austin & Richards for defendant.  Several cases were dismissed by reason of the failure of the plaintiff to file the affidavit as to payment of taxes.
    Two divorces were granted.  In case of the State vs. Washington White charged with burglary, the court assigned as counsel for defendant Tho. Chandler, Esq. and G. W. Merrell Esq.  A plea of guilty was entered by defendants counsel, and G. W. Merrell in a few well-timed and touching remarks asked His Honor to be merciful in pronouncing judgment as the prisoner had already suffered confinement in the jail during the severe winter, and had confessed to his crime and saved the county the time and trouble of a formal trial.  The Court pronounced the lightest penality allowed by law, which was to send him to the penitentiary for the term of three years.
    On Tuesday morning Judge Shellnutt of Bowdon applied for admission to the Bar, and underwent a very credible examination.  The Court in his remarks complimented the Judge very highly.  We forgot to mention that besides the local Bar, Hugh Buchannan, Judge Featherston and J. B. S. Davis, of Newnan; N. N. Beall, of Dallas, and C. W. Mabry and A. H. Cox, Solicitor pro tem, of LaGrange were in attendance.
    His Honor W. F. Wright presided.
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APRIL 12, 1872...We have in pursuance of a recent act of the Legislature, elected the following named persons and "County Board of Education" for Carroll county:  Prof. A. C. Reese, Prof. F. H. M. Henderson, Judge W. B. Bracewell for two years, and Prof. John M. Richardson and James P. Griffin for four years.
    .....In taking leave of his honor Judge Wright, we desire to express our high appreciation of the able manner in which he has discharged his official duties during the present term, and to the Solicitor General Cox, we tender our thanks....
    ...We recommend that these presentments be published in the Carroll County Times.   
Benjamin M. Long, Foreman, James a Jones, John D. Prewitt, Samuel M. Craven, And. J. Adderhold, William W. Roop, Archibald F. White
Wm. P. Merrell, Jabez Miles.  Jno M. Thurmond, Ephram M. Noles, Jesse Kinney, George W. Camp, James W. Crson, Thomas H. West, William Amis, Geo. A. McDaniel, Robt. T. McCurdy, David J. Moore. Wm. O. Robinson
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APRIL 19, 1872...While at Carroll Court we sought an opportunity to converse with the polite and efficient Ordinary, Dr. D. B. Duhan, on the subject (of a pauper farm).  He informed us that in the latter part of 1870 he purchased a farm for Carroll paupers for the sum of $1,000.  At the time of the purchase the county was feeding on an average, fifty persons---That as soon as the farm was purchased, and those seeking help from the county required to go and live thereon, the number decreased to fifteen or less--that the pauper tax in 1871 was 25 percent of the State tax--in 1872 it will be 15 percent., and in 1873 it will be nothing as the Superintendent has already proposed to care and provide for the indigent next year for their labor and the use of the farm. 
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Notice.  There will be an election held on Saturday the 20th inst., for Town Commissioner, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Z. P. Worthy.  By order of the Board of Coms. L. P. Mandeville, Secty.
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MARRIED...On the evening of the 16th (April 16, 1872) at 8 P. M. at the Baptist Church, by Rev. Mr. Colquit, Jesse Blalock Esq., and Miss Mary J. Benson
"Marriage" says the Good Book "is honorable in all."  and again "It is not good that man should be alone."  Our friend Jesse is carrying out the Bible injunction, and in so doing has with his fair bride our best wishes.  May their pathway be strewn with flowers, and with no breakers ahead may their bark glide gently and pleasantly down the stream of life.
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Carrollton Literary Society.  The young gentlemen of Carrollton met in the Ordinary's office on Thursday evening, for the purpose of organizing a literary club.  Mr. L. P. Mandeville being chosen president pro tem, called the meeting to order and appointed Messrs. Smith and Blalock, to draft a constitution.  On motion, Mr. Samuel Brown was elected President, Mr. Owen Smith Vice President, and J. J. Juhan Secretary and Treasurer.  (April 11, 1872)
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Personal - We had the pleasure of a call on last Wednesday from Mr. J. C. Grow, who is on a visit to his old home and relatives.  Mr. Grow is at present a student at the Theological Seminary, Columbia &c. where he is preparing himself for the Presbyterian ministry. 
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Summer is coming and our Devil has begun to inquire about Bob Upshur's big water melons.
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Squires Austin and Cobb have returned from Douglass Superior court.
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(NOTE THE RAILROAD IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
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......We should mention in this connection that mine host of the Carrollton Hotel, Mr. A. J. Daniel, is the right man in the right place.
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CARROLL SUPERIOR COURT IN SESSION.   One decision made by His Honor may be of some public interest:  The Ordinary of the county refused to pay John H. Caldwell, Judge of the late Senatorial Court, the portion of his salary due by Carroll County.  At the instance of Mr. Caldwell, the Ordinary was served with a Mandamus.  The Ordinary answered and gave as causes for his refusal to order the salary of Caldwell paid... 1st.  Want of Consideration.  Caldwell held no courts.  2nd The act creating the Court was passed more than forty days after the first day of the session of the Legislature, which had not been prolonged by a two-thirds vote of each house.
    Judge Wright held.  1st. that the first could not be pleaded in a case like the present.  2nd.  That the question involved in the second was one of oath and conscience with the Legislature, and not a question for the courts.
    The Ordinary was directed to order the salary paid.
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Union Republican Meeting in Carroll......In accordance with previous notice, a portion of the Union Republican party of this county met in the Court House.  On motion H. W. McDaniel was called to the Chair, and Michael Goodson requested to act as Secretary>  Judge W. B. Bracewell, being called upon, explained the object of the meeting briefly and appropriately.  Whereupon the following resolutions were offered by M. B. Long and unanimously adopted, viz;  .....
The following named persons were appointed to represent our county in the Union Republican Convention, to be held in Macon, on the 8th day of May next:  B. M. Long, W. W. Merrell, R. T. McCurdy, S. T. Sims, J. R. Thomason, & H. W. McDaniel and George West.  W. H. McDaniel, Chr'm, Michael Goodson, Sect.  Carrollton, Ga., April 15, 1872.
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Science shows clearly that man has lived upon this earth more than 6,000years.
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The Negroes lately have had a big convention in New Orleans - They passed resolutions endorsing Grant, pledging them selves to vote for the Philadelphia nominees, and asking for equality on public conveyances.
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First Strawberrys -- Mr. N. N. Lowry has presented us with the first  strawberries we have seen this year.  Who next?
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The election for Commissioner, to take the place of Mr. Worthy, passed off quietly last Saturday.  The candidates for Aldermanic honors were W. P. Kirkley and James Tanner, the former being elected.
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Copper Mine --- Mr. R. G. Gaines a practical miner, formerly of Ducktown, Tennessee, but who for some time has been investigating the mineral resources of Carroll County, with headquarters in Villa Rica, was in our town the first of the week.  While here he examined the farm of Mr. Garrison, situated on the outskirts of town and from a communication to be found elsewhere, it will be seen he speaks encouragingly of the result of his investigations as he thinks if they are thoroughly tested, a rich and valuable copper mine will be developed.  With railroad facilities which we are soon to have, no doubt but that the mineral resources of this county, which have been pronounced by competent judges second to none in the State, will be thoroughly developed, rendering Carroll in the language of Mr. Gaines one of the most desirable sections of Georgia.
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Married--- On the 18th (April 18, 1872) inst by George Sharp, J. P., Mr. Robert T. Williams and Miss Sarrah M. Morris.
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Copper near Carrollton.----Mr. Editor:  I was surprised on examination, this morning, to find in one quarter of a mile of the Court House of your thriving and enterprising town, splendid indications for a copper mine.
    This copper lead is situated on the premises of P. G. Garrison, in a North East direction from the Court House; and almost in sight of the Masonic College, containing in area about 80 acres.
    The indications on this property, are prominent and well defined and if thoroughly tested, will lead (in my opinion) to a rich and valuable copper mine.  The veins are similar to those near Villa Rica, in this county, and at the proper depth will result in the development of the sulphurets of copper.  Mr. Garrison informs me that prior to the war, he sank a shaft upon this property, and at a depth of 15 feet from the surface, discovered beautiful specimens of the red oxide of copper, some of which I had the pleasure of examining.
    I am thoroughly convinced that all this country needs to make it the richest and most desirable section of Georgia, is the proper development of her vast and varied mineral resources.  R. J. G.
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As "Dolly Varden" the fortunate girl after whom the fashionable dress for the summer is named, was unknown about here, for the information of the ladies, we will give a short sketch of her life:  She was the charming daughter of a London lock-smith, Gabriel Varden by name and lived in the reign of George III.  She afterwards became Mrs. Joe Willett.  Any enquirers who wish further information can ascertain it by reading a certain book called "Barnaby Rudge," written by a chap who called himself Chas. Dickens, an author who was well known in his immediate neighborhood.  Whether this girl flounced around in startling loud colored dresses, we at present do not remember, and have not time to form a belief.  About a year ago, however, some inspired damsel came out in what was known as "cretonnes," and called them "Dolly Vardens."
It was first confined to chintzes, but it soon spread to the finest material.  And now, the whole fashionable world is following after the style of a little coquettish beauty, who was the daughter of a poor man, who made locks to get bread for Dolly to eat.
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(Carroll County Times, April 26, 1872)
The Atlanta Presbytery closed its labors at Forsyth; a full attendance and large amount of business done.  Rev. Mr. Quigg of Covington, preached the introductory sermon; Rev. Mr. Ketchum of Atlanta, was chosen Moderator; Rev. Mr. Stacy, of Newnan, Stated Clerk; Rev. Mr. Grow, of Carroll county, was admitted a Licentiate, and Rev. William Dimmock, Rockdale county, ordained.  The fall session of the Presbytery will be held at White Oak Church.  The tax levy in Monroe county for 1871 was $12,242.60. Forsyth Advertiser.
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The Carroll County Times, May 3, 1872
W. P. KIRKLY, Carrollton, Ga., Would respectfully inform the citizens of Carrollton and adjoining country that he is now prepared to make Sash, Doors, Blinds &c. at short notice, and on reasonable terms.
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GEORGIA, Carroll County.  Michael Goodson has applied for exemption of personalty and setting apart, and valuation of homestead, and I will pass upon the same at ten o'clock a. m. on Saturday 11th day of May at my office.  D. B. JUHAN, ORD'Y
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We learn that the Tax Assessor J. L. Cobb Esq. will commence his rounds for the purpose of assessing the taxes on next week.
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We learn that Mr. G,. W. Camp had three fine mules to die at the railroad camp the past week.--Cause of their death, supposed to be from feeding on brand.
May 10, 1872.  We were wrongly informed to the cause of death of Mr. Camps mules.....he had been feeding them on meal.
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Hymeneal:  Married on Thursday evening, the 25th (April 1872) ult., at the residence of the brides father by Benjamin C. Word, Esq., Mr. John W. Jones and Miss Delania Indiana Beck, all of Carroll Co., GA.
    At the residence of the brides' father on the evening of the 25th (April 1872) ult., by J. M. Hamrick, N. P., Mr. W. H Harris and Miss Dicy M. Blair, all of this county.
    Married on the morning of the 28th, ult., by the Rev. J. M. Key of Dallas, Dr., G. W. Strickland, and Miss R. A. Fielder, of Villa Rica, GA. 
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The Carroll County Times, May 10, 1972
Horace Greeley, Editor of the New York Tribune, for President, and Gratz Brown of Missouri for vice, is the result of the Liberal Republican movement through the Cincinnati Convention.....................................
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See application for divorce of Elizabeth Golden vs. Henry Golden, from Haralson county.
May 24, 1872 - ELIZABETH GOLDEN VS HENRY GOLDEN.
Liable for Divorce in Haralson Superior Court, March Term 1872.  It appearing to the Court by the return of the Sheriff, that the Defendant does not reside in the County, and it further appearing that he does not reside in this State.  It is therefore ordered by the Court that service be perfected upon the defendant by publication in a public gazette of this State once a month for four months, that said defendant appear and answer at the next term of this Court, or that the case be considered in default, and the plaintiff be allowed to proceed.  R. D. HARVEY, Judge S.C. R. C., J. S. Mcelwreath, Atty. for Libelant.  A true extract from the minutes of the Court this March 27th 1872.  Green B. Jenkins, C. S. C., May 10, 1872-4m
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Oscar Reese, Esq. who has lately returned from California, has resumed the practice of law at this place.
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Captain L. J. Smith....We are pleased to welcome this gentleman back home safe and sound, from his trip to Texas, where he has been for the past few weeks.  Captain S. reports a jolly time while out in the far west.  Dr. J. H. Russell who went out with him, stopped over on the return at Talledega.
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Letter from Sand Hill.  Mr. Editor.  We regret to announce through your columns the death of Francis Fridell wife of Jas. Fridell.
She breathed her last on the 6th inst., of consumption.  She has left a husband and three children and many friends to morn her loss.
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Obituary.  Died in the 5th district, the 20th of April, Mrs. Mary Lamberd, Age 79 years the 20th of March last.
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The Carroll Times, May 17, 1872
Obituary.  Died of that slothful, disease, (consumption) about 8 O'clock on the evening of the 8th inst. at her residence in this county, in the forty-seventh year of her age, Mrs. Sarah J. Blair, eldest daughter of Mrs.____ Wise of Coweta county, GA.  , A Friend, Sand Hill GA. May 10, 1872
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TThe Carroll Times, May 17, 1872
Obituary.  Died of that slothful, disease, (consumption) about 8 O'clock on the evening of the 8th inst. at her residence in this county, in the forty-seventh year of her age, Mrs. Sarah J. Blair, eldest daughter of Mrs.____ Wise of Coweta county, GA.  , A Friend, Sand Hill GA. May 10, 1872
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CARROLL SHERIFF SALES.  Will be sold...to satisfy two fi fas issued from ...Spalding County in favor of Appleton Mandeville, against Margaret Benson,  administratrix of J. W. Benson, deceased.  Levy made on the 28th day of Sept. 1869...At the same time...75 acres being west half of Lot No. 219 ...in favor of Eli Benson against. Jos. W. Latimer.  ...F. M. Williamson, Sh'ff. May 8, 1972
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Church Directory:  Presbyterian Church - Rev. W. Dimmock, Methodist Church - Rev. Jos Chambers .  Baptist Church.--Rev W. T. Colquit
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Leon Mandeville says that he can "fob the feathers" out of any man in town playing chess
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Fancy Bar room--Mr. Mills formerly of Newnan, is opening a fancy bar room in Dr. Cheney's old office just below L. J. Smith & bro.
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Ad:  "Humphrey Easter, (Colored), Boot and Shoe Maker, Carrollton, GA. Can be found at the shop formerly occupied by J. O. Mullenix.  His
charges are moderate, and his work done in good style".
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The Carroll County Times, May 30, 1872
Death---We are pained to announce the death of Mr. Charley Perdue, from that terrible disease meningitis.  He died yesterday morning after a short illness, at the residence of his father, in this place.  He was a young man, we learn, of fine morals and much promise.  His remains will be buried this morning at 11:00 o'clock A. M. at the Camp Ground, four miles from here on the Bowdon road.
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Hymeneal.  Married on the 19th inst., (May 19, 1872) at residence of the brides father by the Rev. J. C. Burnam, Mr. Henry Paugh to Miss Josephine
Fielder, all of this County
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The Carroll County Times, May 30, 1872
OBITUARY.  Departed this life at the residence of her husband Judge Z. Bonner of Carroll county, Georgia, on the morning of April 7th, 1872
Mrs. Lucy B. Bonner in the sixty-sixth year of her age, after a protracted and painful illness of five months.
    The subject of this notice was born in Ellbert county, Geo. June 1, 1806, removed from there to Clark county, Geo. when two years of age;  was married to Zadoc Bonner a resident of the same county, December 28, 1825.
    Mr. and Mrs. Bonner moved to Carroll county in 1820, and have been well known by an extensive circle of friends and acquaintances.
    It was my privilege to be intimately acquainted with the deceased, but it would be impossible with my feeble pen in a short sketch to give to the world a faint idea of her worth while living, or hoer loss by death; but I know that her memory will be fondly cherished in the hearts of all who knew her.
    In early life, at the age of thirteen, the deceased made a profession of the religion of Jesus, united herself, with the Methodist Episcopal church
at Bold Springs, Clark county, and from then till the time of her death, fifty-two years and some moths, adorned that profession by an humble, consistent Christian deportment.  Though retiring and unobtrusive in disposition, by her death the church to which she belonged, lost an efficient and
faithful member.
    As one of the heads of a numerous family she discharged the duties of her household with the most assiduous care and diligence, and was to her devoted husband a help meet indeed, the partner of his cares and joys, and even with uncommon energy and the most prudent fidelity, discharging her duties as a loving affectionate wife.
    As a mother I feel my utter incompetency to express her worth, but her children will bear testimony to her parental faithfulness from their childhood
to mature age, and in that great day, children and grand children "will rise up and call her blessed."
    Being amply provided with the comforts of this life, she dispensed her bounties with a liberal hand, and her hospitality was unbounded.  Her home was ever made a welcome home to the ministers of Jesus, many of whom will never forget the many kindnesses received at her hands.  As a friend she was true and confiding, free from flattery and ostentation, but firm in her principles of right.
    Until a few months previous to her death, she had been blessed with more than an ordinary degree of health for one of her age, but during her continued illness through a great sufferer, bore it all with patience, calmness and resignation.  And while her family and friends were hopeful of her recovery, she often expressed her firm conviction of her approaching death, but without dread and with complete resignation to the will of that Savior in whom she placed her trust.
   But if the untiring care of a devoted husband, the kind attentions of children and friends, together with faithful medical skill, could have stayed the messenger of death, the loved one would have been spared to us.  But God who cannot err, in His providence ordered it otherwise.  And while we grieve
to give up the Wife, the Mother, the Christian, the Friend, yet "we mourn not for those without hope".
    We have no fears but that with her all is well.  Life gently ebbed away.  Calm and peaceful were her expiring moments, and now she sleeps in Jesus.  And on the morning of the holy Sabbath, the day on which the blessed Savior rose, she safely passed the swellings of the Jordan -- her spirit triumphantly winged its way from earth to its home in Heaven; and she has joined the Grand Chorus of the Redeemed.
    "She is laid in the grave but we will not deplore her.
    Though in sorrow, and darkness we compass her tomb,
    The Savior has passed through its portals before her,
    And the lamp of his love, was her guide through its gloom."

    "She is laid in the grave!  and tis vain to deplore her,
    For God was her Ransom, her Guardian, her guide;
    He gave her, He took her, and He will restore her,
    For death has no triumph, since Jesus has died."

A Friend
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The Carroll county Times, June 7, 1872
"Democratic Meeting"....purpose to send delegates to State Convention in Atlanta - June 26th...Judge Thomasson called R. H. Springer Esq and requested E. R. Sharpe to act as secretary.....Resolved:  Appoint L. J. Smith, S. C. Candler, M. R. Russell and R. H. Springer delegates. 
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Ad:  Frank N. Coulon, Practical Watchmaker & Jeweler. Carrollton, GA
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STATE OF GEORGIA, Carroll County, Superior Court April Term 1872. Present his Honor W. F. Wright, Judge
America M. M. McLain vs Isaiah M. McLain. Libel for Divorce.
It appearing to the Court by the return of the Sheriff that the defendant does not reside in this county and it further appearing that he does not reside in this State, it is on motion of Counsel that said defendant appear and answer at the next Term of this Court, else the case be considered in default, and the plaintiff allowed to proceed, and it is further ordered that this Rule be published in the Carroll County Times once a month for four months.  W. F. Wright, J.S.C.T.C., N. Shelnut, Attorney for Libelant.  A true extract from the minutes of said Court April 10, 1872. June 7 . J. M. Griffin, Clerk
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GEORGIA - Carroll County.  To whom it may concern...W. H. Johnston, Jr., ...properly applied for letters of administration, on the estate of Henry E. Wise, late of said county...creditors and next of kin to be at my office ....they can show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to W. H. Johnson, Jr., on Henry E. Wise's estate.
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Hymeneal:  Married at the residence of the bride's father on the 30th (May 30, 1872) ult., by J. M. Hamrick, N. P., Mr. J. W. Tidwell and Miss Susan E. Hyde, all of this county. 
    At the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. J. C. Burnam, Mr. W. T. Summerlin and Miss Emma Mann, all of this county.
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The Carroll County Times, June 14, 1872
As was expected the Philadelphia Convention has re-nominated Grant.  Wilson was put on the ticket him for Vice.  We publish the platform but have no room for comments this week. (Note by transcriber.  The editor was highly in favor of Greeley/Brown and published lengthy articles about them up unti the election).
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The Carroll  County Times, June 21, 1872
DEATH of Rev. J. M. Blalock -  Rev. J. M. Blalock, an old citizen of this county, and intimately identified with its history, for the past twenty or thirty years, died on last Tuesday evening at his residence in this place, after an illness of six or seven weeks.  Mr. B. Was a man that was universally respected in this community, on account of his courteous deportment and fair and upright dealings, with all with whom he came in contact. As an evidence of the esteem in which he was held, we would state, that his fellow citizens confided to him repeatedly the office of Ordinary, which responsible position he filled with credit to himself, and satisfaction to his constituency.  We have not space this morning (Thursday) for an extended sketch of Mr. B.  We hope at an early day to publish a suitable tribute to his memory, from some one of his numerous friends in this community, more familiar than we are, with his past history.
    Mrs. Blalock who has been confined to her room for several months, we regret to state, is still very low, though it has been thought for the past week or two, that she was getting better.  To the bereaved family in their affliction we tender our heartfelt sympathies.
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The Carroll County Times, June 28, 1872
See application for letters of administration upon estate of J. M. Blalock by Mary A. Blalock and B. M. Long
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Mr. Windham an experienced California miner made 500 penny weights of gold dust at the Holland mine in the 8th district of Carroll, in one day, week before last.  Now how is that for high; let old Carroll elevate her head and shake off the drowsiness of sixty centuries.
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Paschal Kingsberry, has presented us with a couple of fine 'roasting ears'
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The Carroll County Times, July 12, 1872 (No issue July 5 - vacation)
"We regret our absence from the office on last Thursday evening, when we were honored by calls from Capt. D. Swint, Major Turner, L. R. Allen Esqr..A,. Burdett, Esq., and Mr. Watts, members of the escort from Newnan passing through with the remains of Col. McDaniel.
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Letter from Texas--- Four years have passed since I said goodbye to many friends and left Carrollton my native village.  Four years ...it does not seem long ..but Carrollton particularly has suffered for during this time many of her oldest citizens have died...Judge Kingsbery...Maj. Martin,  Judge Long, Dr. W. S. Tanner and Henry F. Merrell...N. J. Meador...Henry Asbery (former postmaster), Emera Kingsberry, who died at LaGrange, Ga., Jan. 1872...T. S. Garrison, Caledonia Texas, June 1, 1872.
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Letter from E. H. Adams, Bonham, Texas, June 17, 1872..regarding Fannin Co. Texas.
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Obituary ...Died on the 28th ult., (June 28m, 1872)  Edgar H. Wise, youngest child of James T. and Mary M. Wise, age ten months.  F. A. Hamrick, Sand Hill, June 29, 1872
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A Tribute of Respect...Death has recently laid his restless hand, upon one of our number, Martha Reid, aged 16 years. 
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The Carroll County Times, July 19, 1872
Candidate...Mr. J. M. Hamrick is announced as candidate for Tax Collector.
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Obituary....Sweet little Eunice Blandner, 13 months, June 22, 1872.
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The Carroll County Times - July 26, 1872
GEORGIA, Carroll County...Sarrah F. Strong, wife of R. H. Strong has applied for exemption of personalty and setting apart and valuation of homestead and
I will pass upon the same...Saturday the 3d day of August.  D. B. Juhan, Ord'y.
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GEORGIA, Carroll County...Application will be made to the Court of Ordinary of Carroll county, on the first Monday in September next, for leave to ...all the real estate of M. C. Scott, late of said county, deceased.  H. N. Wiggins, Admn.  July 26, 40d
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GEORGIA, Carroll County...I. Y. Sawtell has applied for exemption from personalty, and I will pass upon the same Saturday the 3rd day of August next
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Administrator's Sale...By virtue of an order of the Court of Ordinary of Carroll county, will be sold within the usual hours of sale on first Tuesday in September ..sixteen acres of land, more or less, within the corporate limits of the Town of Carrollton...the same being situated in the northeast corner of lot number one hundred and twenty eight in the tenth Dist. ..sold as the property of Samuel Byers, colored late of said county, and for the benefit of the heirs and debtors of said deceased.  Terms credit til the 15th Nov. with note ..approved security, or lein upon the property.  This 17th July 1872.. J. M. Griffin, Admn.
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Carroll Sheriff Sales...will be sold.  One town lot whereon James Westbrook now lives to satisfy two fi fas issued in favor of W. T.Summerlin vs. N. Estis property levied on as the property of N.
Also one lot of land number 7, levied on as the property of Sarah H. Meyres, to satisfy one fi fa issued from the court of Savannah, Ga. in favor of James(?) Meyres vs. said Sarah H. Meyres.  F. M. Williamson, Sh'ff. This July the 4th 1872
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Large beet...Mr. E. W. Smith has brought to our office a beet measuring 24 inches in circumference, and weighing 5 lbs, 13-1/2 ounces.  He says that is a regular Greely beet, and wants to know who can beet it.  Mr. s. also informs that he has cotton 5 feet high.
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The Carroll County Times, August 2, 1972
Thanks...Our efficient Senator from this district, Dr. G. W. Peddy, has placed us under obligations, for a copy of the report on the committee to look into official conduct of R. B. Bullock, late governor of Georgia.
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GEORGIA, Carroll County....Thos. Bonner, Sen. Administrator of estate of Wm. S. Bonner, deceased, applies for letters of dismission from said...Therefore all persons interested will be to appear at my office, and tile their objections if any, by the first Monday in November next, why said letters should not be granted.  D. B. Juhan, Ordy. Aug 2, 1872.
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We return thanks to Mr. L. C. McCalman and also Captain Lindsey Chandler for some nice apples.
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We notice in a list of patents granted from the United States patent office lately, one to Mr. J. W. Downs of Bowdon, on an improved plow.
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Personal -- Mr. Thomas Bonner, for many years a resident of this county, but at present residing in Clay county, Alabama, is at present on a visit to his friends and relatives in Carroll.  Mr. B. appears in the best of health.  He reports crops fine in his county.
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The Carroll County Times, August 9, 1872
Carroll Sheriff Sales...will be sold....the east half of lot No. 280...levied on as the property of R. W. Patterson, to satisfy two fi fas issued from ...in favor of Mandeville & Stewart vs. R. H. Patterson...F. M. Williamson, Shff
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GEORGIA - Carroll County.  James J. Juhan applies for letters of administration on the estate of W. C. Buise, dec'd, this is therefore to cite all and singular the creditors an next of kin of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within the time required by law, and show cause, if any they can, why letters of administration should not be granted to said applicant, on the 1st Monday of September next.  D. B. Juhan, Ord'y
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From Bowdon...Our esteemed friend Ezekiel B. Morris, aged forty years, died of fever at his residence on Tallapoosa River, in Cleburne county, Al. on Monday evening the 20th inst.  He had long been a citizen of Bowdon having lived in Alabama only about 18 months. His remains were brought to Bowdon and buried this morning.  It had only been two days since the family was bereaved b=of their little boy Lovick P.  He died on the 27th inst. age five years.  He also was buried here.
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The Carroll County Time - August 16, 1872
Death:  We learn that Mr. S. W. Mclean of Cleburne county, Alabama died on the 8th inst. aged sixty years.  He had been for a long time a citizen of Bowdon, and his remains were returned to that place and buried with Masonic honors.
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AUGUST 23, 1872
GEORGIA, Carroll County.  Z. A. Bonner, having applied to be appointed guardian of the person and property of William Marion Scott, a minor under fourteen years age, resident of said County.  This is to cite all persons concerned to be and appear at the term of the court of Ordinary, to be held next, after the expiration of thirty days from the first publication of this notice and shown cause, if they can, why said Z. A. Bonner should not be entrusted with the guardianship of the person and property of William Marion Scott.  Witness my official signature.  Aug 23. fm D. B. Juhan, Ordy.
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The Carroll County Time - August 16, 1872
Death:  We learn that Mr. S. W. Mclean of Cleburne county, Alabama died on the 8th inst. aged sixty years.  He had been for a long time a citizen of Bowdon, and his remains were returned to that place and buried with Masonic honors.
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August 23, 1872.  Death of an old citizen.  Mr. W. H. Pyron, an old citizen of this county died on the 16th inst., in this place at the residence of his son-in-law, Judge Johan.  His disease was bilious fever, and he was sick but a short time.  Mr. Pyron was just seventy years of age at the time of death.
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AUGUST 30, 1872...Application will be made to the Court of Ordinary of Carroll county on the first Monday in October next for leave to sell all the lands, belonging to the estate of J. M. Hardage, deceased.  Sarrah Hardage, Adm'r.  Aug 30, 1872- 1m.
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Obituary.  Pollie Lambert aged 79 years, departed this life April 26, 1872 of dropsy of the chest.  She was the daughter of Jacob and Sarah Parker, was born in Hancock County , March 1793.  Removed from Hancock to Putnam, where she was married to William Lambert, with whom she lived happily til June 4, 1858, when the Lord thought best to call him home. ...Her funeral in connection with her husband's, will be preached in old Carrollton Church, second Saturday in Sept., by Rev. Enoch Phillips.  It was her request that the text should be, "Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth."  M. P. L. (NOTE by transcriber.  Obituary says date of death APRIL 26, 1872 but I wonder if it should be August???)
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The Carroll County Times - September 6, 1872
Homicide - From the Rockmart Report we learn that Mr. A. D. Wood the Ordinary of Haralson County, shot and killed Mr. Thomas Kilgore of the same county. The weapon used was a double-barrelled shot gun.  Both resided in Buchanan.
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County Democratic Convention.  The following delegates from the Districts enrolled their names:
2d.  S. C. Candler, S. W. Noland, J. T. Talbert, J. A.  Crumbie ; 4th J. A. Culpepper, A. J. Richards; 6th. J. M. Muse, R. I Rowe, J. M. Cobb, H. Mullen.
9th: W. H. steed, W. Turner: 10th, J. W. Merrell, W. L. Reese.  11th: J. S. Veal, W. G. Craven; Trickup, W. Millican, F. Yeager:  Fair play: J. P. Hendon, A. J. Aderhold.  Kansas, L.C. McCalman, D. N. Tillman.  Turkey Creek: J. M. McCalman, W. L. Earnest.  Bowdon: N. Shelnutt, Dr. Iverson.
On motion Judge N. Shelnutt was appointed chairman and A. J. Rowe, Secretary.
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GEORGIA, Carroll County.  Application will be made to the Court of Ordinary of Carroll county on the first Monday in October next for leave to sell all the real estate belonging to the estate of Isaac Hannah, late of said county, deceased.  James Green, Richard Hannah, Admr's. Sept 6. 30d.
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GEORGIA, Carroll County. Application will be.......to sell one hundred acres of land number 130, 6th dist. , belonging to W. P. Embry, a minor son of R. G. Embry of said county deceased.  Nancy Embry, Guardian, Sept. 6. 30d.
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Hymeneal.  Married on the 15th of August, 1872 by the Rev. H. B. Pender, assisted by the Rev. H. M. Mathis, Mr. Thos. H. Chandler to Miss Emma Peteet of Upshur County, Texas.
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September 13, 1872.
Hymeneal. Married on the 8th inst., (Sept. 8, 1872)  at the residence of the bride's brother, by Rev. J. C. Burnham Mr. John T. Jones and Miss Mary E. Kelly, all of Carroll>
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September 20, 1872
Administrator's Sale...will be sold as the property of the estate of John H. Johnson, late of said county. deceased.  Terms Cash.  G. L. Johnson, Admr
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Executor's Sale...Under the direction of the last will and testament of Elizabeth Jones late of said county deceased, will be sold the first Tuesday in Nov. next....The same sold for a division amongst the legatees of said Elizabeth Jones, deceased, as her property.  John Shadinger, Adm'r
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Judge Bonner's Gold Mine - This is one of the most valued properties in this county.  It covers about 400 acres and will hardly be exhausted for the century to come. A week or two ago it was prospected by a company from East Tennessee.
    Mr. R. J. Gaines of Villa Rica was instrumental in getting them down here.  They are all practical miners and were very pleased with Judge's mine.  They expect, we are informed to lease it to work it.
    Carroll has immense mineral wealth, gold and copper, and all we want is to develop it.  With her viral soil, her valuable forest and water powers, her mineral resources, her beautiful climate, her hardy, industrious and economical white population, Carroll is destined to take a leading position.
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Negro Shot -- Dick Lewis, a negro working on the railroad under Mr. Myrick, some six miles from here, near the Stage Stand, being suspicioned of having stolen one hundred and fifty dollars from Mr. Bud Summerlin, who keeps grocery at the State Stand, was arrested under the possessoty warrant by the Sheriff early Wednesday morning.  Finding out that he was to be examined, he broke and run through an old field,  Mr. Summerlin following and firing upon him.  One of twelve shots fired, three took effect, one on each side, and one on left shoulder, bringing Richard, who do not feel exactly like he was himself, to a dead halt.  None of the wounds, upon examination proved to be dangerous.  While running, he threw Summerlin's pocket book, as he afterwards confessed, in a brier patch where it was subsequently found, but with only eighty five dollars in it.--This with five dollars found upon his person, is all that has been recovered so far.  Richard is now lying in jail at this place, awaiting trial.
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Hymeneal:  Married on the 10th inst.,(Sept. 10, 1872)  at the residence of the bride's father by J. M. Hamrick, N. P., Mr. John F. Brown and Miss Margaret A. Carroll, all of Carrollton.
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September 27, 1872
Hymeneal:  Married on the 22nd (Sept. 22, 1972) inst. at the residence of the brides father by Rev. John Couch, Mr. James P. Hyatt, and Miss Rutha Ann Handley, all of Cleburne county, Alabama.
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October 4, 1872
GEORGIA- Carroll County.  Jesse W. & J. M. Muse, Esq. applies for letters of administration on the estate of W. P. Muse, deceased.  ............
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GEORGIA- Carroll County.  F. C. Johnson...letters of administration...on the estate of Thomas Johnson, late of said county. 
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In Memoriam.  Hugh Davis, Infant son of J. M. and L. E. Richardson,  Born Sept. 27, 1871.  Died Sept. 30, 1872.
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October 11, 1872
NOTICE.  In compliance with a late act of the Legislature, amendatory to the act incorporating the town of Carrollton, I hereby announce that on Monday the 14th inst. I will open a book of registration in which all male persons over 21 years of age, residing within one mile of the Court House, are required to register their names.  Said book will be kept open each day until Thursday the 24th inst., on which day the election for Mayor and Councilmen will be held as required by the law.  L. P. Mandeville, Clerk Board of Commissioners. Oct.11.

(Note by transcriber.  The result of this election was never posted in the County Times.)
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Ad:  Dr. G. T. Connell, Physician and Surgeon, Carrollton, GA. will be found in the day time at Johnson's Drug Store, or at his residence at night.
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Misses M. C. and E. M. Thomasson have just received a large addition to their stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods.  Ladies will find it to their interest to examine their stock and hear their prices before purchasing elsewhere.
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DEATH:  Mrs. M. A. Blalock consort of the late J. M. Blalock, who has been confined by a long illness to her bed, died at her residence in this place last Friday morning the 4th. Oct., 1872, and was buried Saturday, Oct., 5th.  Mrs. Blalock leaves a large family, some of them small children.
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October 18, 1872
President Grant has issued a proclamation appointing Thursday, the 28th of November as a day of thanks giving.
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Mr. Henry Barron of Carroll county, is clerking for Thornton & Holleman in Palmetto.
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GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS------various recommendations.....List of jurors:  Eli Benson, Foreman; John t. Tweedell, James H. Cobb, Samuel M. Craven, Michael Goodson, William T. Fields, John M. D. Stallings; John D. Pruett, Henry T. McGee, John W. Taylor, Hiram Sharp, William B. Linderman, Merideth B. Sprewell, James R. Vance, Kinyan Taunt, John M. Walker, Henry P. Dobson, Isaac Luther, Joseph S. Moore, James B. Marton
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GEORGIA, Carroll County... Wiley G. Marchman, applies to me for exemption of personalty and setting apart and valuation of homestead and I will pass on same at 10 o'clock A. M., on Saturday the 25th Inst., at my office.  Oct. 18, D. B. Juhan, Ord'y
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GEORGIA, Carroll County...Thomas Griffin has applied for exemption of personalty, and I will pass upon the same at ten o'clock A. M. on Saturday the 25th inst., at my office.  Oct. 18, D. B. Juhan, Ord'y.
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Hymeneal:  Married, on Saturday, the 13th inst., (Oct. 13, 1872) at the residence of the bride's father by Benjamin C. Word, Esq., Mr. Charles Holoway to Miss Nancy Ann Allford, all of Carroll county, Ga.
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Administrator's Sale:  Will be sold on the first Tuesday in December next between the legal hours of sale 10 o'clock a. m. and 4 o'clock p. m., at the residence of J. M. Blalock, late of said county deceased, all the perishable property of said J. M,. Blalock, deceased, embracing household and kitchen furniture, cows and calves, horse, buggy, sewing machine, harness, wagon, carpet, books, piano, stove, plow gear, plows &c. &c. The sale to be continued until the whole is sold.  Terms of sale are cash.  No delivery of anything sold, until the terms of sale are complied with.  B. M. Long, Adm'r, October 11, 1872
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DEATH:  Mrs. M. A. Blalock consort of the late J. M. Blalock, who has been confined by a long illness to her bed, died at her residence in this place last Friday morning the 4th. Oct., 1872, and was buried Saturday, Oct., 5th.  Mrs. Blalock leaves a large family, some of them small childr
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GEORGIA- Carroll County.  Robert Crawford of Fulton county, having properly applied...... on the estate of William Thurman, late of said county, ....next of kin of William Thurman.....why permanent administration should not be granted to Robert Crawford on William Thurman's estate.  D. B. JUHAN, Ord'y.
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Today (Thursday) inaugurates a new era in the history of Carrollton.  On today is being held the first municipal election, our town has ever witnessed: and before our paper reaches its subscribers, the first mayor and aldermen of the then, city of Carrollton will be duly installed in their offices. There are two sets of candidates in the field and it is yet doubtful which party will be elected.  Three cheers for the prosperous, enterprising City of Carrollton
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Gen. McPherson's Uncle...During Court we met Mr. Elijah McPherson, who has been a citizen of Carroll more than forty years, and is now in the 83rd year of his age.  Age has told on his body but his memory is bright, and he tells with clearness the stories of his early and eventful life.  Among other things of interest we learned from him was that he was the uncle of the celebrated Federal General McPherson who was killed in one of the battles around Atlanta,
    Mr. McPherson was a soldier in the war of 1812, and is now receiving a pension of $96. a year from the government of the United States.
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NOVEMBER 1, 1872
Hymeneal.  Married at the residence of Mrs. M. A. Merrell, by Rev. G. W. Colquitt, on the 24th of Oct. (1872) Mr. Wm. Beall and Miss Rhoda F. Merrell, all of Carrollton.  Cuthbert Appeal please copy.
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November 8, 1872
Hymeneal:  Married at the residence of the bride's mother on the 31st ult., (Oct. 31, 1872)  by Rev. J. C. Burnam, Mr. William R. Williams and Miss Sarah F. Roggers, all of this county
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November 15, 1872
GEORGIA - Carroll County, Sarah C. Musick wife of J. C. Musick has applied for exemption of personalty, and I will pass upon the same at ten o'clock A. M. on Saturday the 23d instant at my office.  Nov. 15.  D. B, Juhan, Ord'y
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GEORGIA -Carroll County.  George A. Moore has applied for exemption of personalty, and setting apart and valuation of homestead, and I will pass upon the same at ten o'clock  A. M. on Saturday the 23d instant, at my office.  Nov. 15  D. B. Juhan, Ord'y
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Mr. Wm. McClellan has been appointed marshal, E. F. McCoy deputy.  Clear the track, ye evil doers.
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Suicide---We learn that Mr. Absalom Barnett, living some six miles from here, killed himself on last Sunday, by cutting his throat with a razor.  We failed to hear the particulars.
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Personal - Dr. Parker, an old citizen of this county, but at present living in the flourishing city of Birmingham, Alabama, is on a visit to Carrollton.  He reports Birmingham as still 'booming' and anticipates a population there of 50,000 in less than ten years.
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Maj. B. D. Thomasson has bought Mr. James Coleman's residence, in this place.  The price paid for the residence and four acres of ground was $1500
A good bargain
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Big Hog - We learn that Mr. R. H. Springer, a citizen of Carroll County has a hog - Chester White stock, which measures 8 feet and 6 inches in length, five feet and 10 inches round - 9 inches around the ankle - track measures 4-1/2 inches - his ears 13 inches long and 9 inches wide.  He is supposed to weight 700 lbs. net.
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Gone to Texas-- Our young friend Prof. F. T. Stephenson, who has been engaged in teaching in the Masonic Institute at this place, during the past year, left on last Tuesday, for Dallas Texas.....
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Hymeneal.  Married on the 4th inst.,(Nov. 4, 1872)  by Rev. James M. Myers, Rev. James Baskin and Mrs. Rhoda Bledsoe, all of Carroll county, Ga.
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November 21, 1872
Hymeneal:  Married, on the 14th inst., (Nov. 14, 1872) at the residence of the bride's father by G. S. Sharp, Esq., Mr. Joseph F. Cole and Miss Sallie Crutchfield, all of Carroll county.

Married on Sunday the 17th,(Nov. 17, 1872)  at the residence of Mr. L. S. Crouch, by Rev. A. Reesse, Mr. 'Ad" Steed to Miss Annie F. Skipper, all of this County.
    To our friend and neighbor "Ad" and his fair bride, we tender our best wishes for their happiness, with the hope that their future may be one continued honeymoon.
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November 29, 1872
Bishop Pierce of the M. E. Church is sixty one years old, and his father, Dr. Lovick Pierce, eighty eight.
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Estray Notice.  Will be sold on the first Saturday in December next, before the Court House door on the 619th District G. M., within the legal hours of sale, the following property, taken up as an estray by David Bryant, towit:  A certain mouse colored horse mule, blind in the left eye, gray about the face supposed to be about twenty years of age, about fifteen hands high and valued at thirty dollars.  Nov. 29,  F. M. Williamson, Sheriff.
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Georgia, Carroll County.  J. Y. Blalock having in proper form applied......estate of Mary A. Blalock late of said county.....J. B. Duhan, Ord'y
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GEORGIA, Carroll county.  Whereas John H. Hildebrand adm. of Jno. Hildebrand...has fully administered John Hildebrand's estate. ...be discharged from his duties on the first Monday in March 1873.  D. B,. Juhan, Ord'y. Nov. 28, 1872
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Hymeneal:  Married on the evening of the 28th inst., (N0v. 28, 1872) by the Rev. J. M. Griffin, Mr. J. O. Mullenix to Miss Jane Lyle.
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December 6, 1872
Last week the case of State vs Milton Malone charged with murder, in killing Frank Phillips was taken up, the evidence gone through with and the argument began when a mistrial had to be entered in consequence of the sudden illness of Thomas J. Dobbs, one of the Jurors.  Mr. Dobbs was attacked on Thursday night with Epilepsy and died on Friday night.  He was a good man, a thorough gentlemen and esteemed citizen.  His loss will be deeply fet in this city.  His remains were taken to the family burying ground near Carrollton for interment. He leaves a young widow and two interesting children.
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GEORGIA - Carroll county.  W. W. Fitts having applied to be appointed guardian of the persons and property of Robert Lee, Mary and Katie Blalock, minders under fourteen years of age, residents of said county this is to cite all persons concerned to be and appear at the term of the Court of Ordinary to be held next after the expiration of thirty days, from the first publication of this notice, and show cause if they can, why said W. W. Fitts should not be intrusted with the guardianshuip of the persons and property of said Robert Lee, Mary and Katie Blalock.  D. B. Juhan, Ordy. Dec 6, 1872
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Carroll Superior Court.  October Term 1872.  Joannah Robinson vs. Isaac Robinson.  Divorce in Carroll Superior Court.  It appearing to the Court, by the return of the Sheriff that the defendant in the above case is not to be found in said county, it also appearing that said defendant does not reside in this State:  It is therefore ordered by the court, that service of the said case be perfected on the said defendant by the publication of this order once a month for four months pervious to the next Term of this Court, in the Carroll County Times.  Hugh Buchanan, Judge S. C. T. C., A true extract from the minutes of said Court this October 30, 1872.  Dec. 6, 1872
J. M. Griffin, Clerk
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Carroll Superior Court, October Term 1872.  Benjamin A. Styles vs. Margaret D. Styles.  Libel for Divorce Rule to perfect Service
It appearing to the Court by the return of the Sheriff that the defendant does not reside in this county, and it further appearing that she does not reside in this State.  It is on motion of counsel ordered that said defendant appear and answer at the next Term of this Court, else the case be considered in default and the plaintiff allowed to proceed, and it is further ordered that this Rule be published in the Carroll County Times, a Public Gazette of this State once a month for four months.
Hugh Buchanan, Judge S. C. T C.
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Departed this city on the 30th ult. Thomas H. Connor, aged 19 years 11 months and 29 days.  "Western Fever"
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The following was written by a father to his son in college:
"My dear son - I write to send you new socks your poor mother knit for you by cutting down some of mine. - Your mother sends you ten dollars without my knowledge and for fear you would not spend it wisely I have kept back half and only send you five.  Your own mother and I are well except that your sister has got the measles, which we think would spread among the other girls if Tom had not had them before, and he is the only one left.  I hope you will do honor to my teaching, if you do not you are a donkey and your mother and I are your affectionate parents".
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December 13, 1872
MASONIC INFORMATION.  Carrollton Chapter, No. 22, R. A. M., meets 3d Tuesday of each month.  Officers elected for current Masonic year:
Jno. M. Richardson, H. P; David Stripling, K; J. P. Colman, S; W. W. Fitts, C. H; J. W. Merrell, P. S; E. W. Wells, R. A. C; A. C. Borden, M 1 V:
P. G. Garrison, M. 2 V; L. J. Smith, M 3 V; L. J. Smith, M. 3 V; J. W. Merrell, Tr.; W. C. New, Sec'y.; S. H. Harris, Tyler.

Carroll Lodge, No. 69. F. A. M. - Officers elected for the current Masonic year.  David Stripling. W. M; J. H. Haines, S. W.; D. J. Moore, J. W.; Thos. Earnest, J. D.;
J. W. Stewart, Tr.; H. B. Ragin, Secy.; A. C. Borden, Chaplain; B. M. Long, Steward; J. Aiken, Steward; S. H. Harris, Tyler.
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Hymeneal.  Married on the 5th inst., (Dec. 5, 1872) at Mr. W. P. Karr's by J. M. Hamrick, N. P., Mr. William S. Harper and Miss C. C. Karr.
Married on the 8th inst...( Dec. 8, 1872) at the residence of Tilmon Dewberry, by J. M. Hamrick, N. P., Mr. W. P Smith and Mary L. Phillips.
Married on the 5th inst., (Dec. 5, 1872) at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. A. C. Borden, Mr. Charles B. Williams and Miss S. E. Haynes,
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December 20, 1872
With this number of the Times, closes Volume I, as in accordance with the time honored customer of the country press, no paper will be issued during the Holidays.
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Death:  We regret to announce the death of Mr. Wm. McClellan, Marshal of Carrollton, which took place at his residence in this place on the 17th inst. (1872)
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Hymeneal:  Married at the residence of the bride's father, on the 12th inst. (Dec. 12, 1872) by J. M. Muse, Esq., Mr. W. A. Baxter and Miss Fannie R. Hamrick,
Married on the 28th of November at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. thos Jones., Mr. Jno Hughmaster and Miss Mary M. Jones
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DEATHS:  Died on the 14th of November,(1872)  Mr. Clark McLendon, a well known citizen of DeKalb county.  He came out to Carroll for the purpose of getting a home near Carrollton, he took the Typhoid Pneumonia fever.  He Died at the residence of his son F. W. McLendon.

Died on the 22nd of Nov. (1872) in the Fifth District of Carroll County, Mrs. Pollie Williams
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THE CARROLL COUNTY TIMES -  January 3, 1873
GEORGIA- Carroll County.  E. R. Wilkinson has applied for exemption of personalty........I will pass upon same 4th of January 1873.  D. B. Juhan, Ord'y
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No Water in His'n - Mr. Benjamin P. Williamson, an old citizen of this county, being now in his 77th year, and in excellent health, informed us, in a conversation with him last Wednesday, that he had not tasted a drop of water in sixty years.  He uses coffee and milk quite freely.
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J. J. Thomasson - left for the West just before Christmas.  Although we believe the "Western Fever" is bad for our young men...
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GEORGIA- Carroll County - Whereas J. P. Watson, administrator of J. H. Lassetter, represents to the Court in his petition, duly filed and entered on record, that he has
fully administered J. H. Lassetter's estate.  ...Dec. 20, 4m  D. B. Juhan, Ordy
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L. C. Smith, has applied for exemption of personalty.....and I will pass....on Saturday the 28th inst., at my office.  Dec. 20, D. B. Juhan, Ordy
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THE CARROLL COUNTY TIMES - January 10, 1873
Carroll Sheriff's Sale.....Lot of land...as property of John Radahan .
...Lot of land ,... in favor of R. L. Richards vs K. H. Richards,...the other in favor of G. W. Austin vs K. H. Richards..
...Lot of land... in favor of Sarilda Stedham, vs. R. W. Patterson.  f. M. Richardson, Sh'ff, Jan 18, 1873
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CARROLL SUPERIOR COURT - October Term 1872
We regret to announce the serious illness of Squire Chandler.  He was taken the latter part of last week, and is yet very low.
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Mr. B. M. Long has sold his residence and farm containing some twelve hundred acres of land, all in and around this place, to Mr. G. W. Camp for the sum of $14,000.
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OBITUARY:  Died recently Aaron Brown, aged eighty-seven years, eight months and twenty six days.
He was one among the first immigrants of this county and noted as one of her influential citizens,  Isaac N. B. (no date given)
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January 17, 1873
John F. Quarrels, colored, has been admitted to the bar at Richmond Superior Court.  He sustained a very creditable examination, and is the first colored man to ever admitted to the practice of the law in this circuit.....(Richmond Co., GA.)
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George Merrill, Wirt Thomason and others, left for Haralson County on last Thursday, for a deer hunt....
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Christopher Garst has applied for exemption of personalty..... Saturday the 11th inst., Jan. 3.,  D. B Juhan, Ord'y
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January 24, 1873
GEORGIA-Carroll County  Whereas - William S. Bonner, administrator of Nasa Jones, represents to the Court by his petition duly filed, that he has fully administered Nasa Jones estate.  This is therefore to cite all persons concerned kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said administrator should not be discharged from his administration and receive letters of dismission, on the first Monday in March next.  D. B. Juhan, Ordinary
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Pensioner Wanted --- John Kelly, a survivor of the war of 1812, and a citizen of this country, made application sometime during the past year, through attorneys at this place, for a pension from the United States government under the act of February 14th, 1871. This Claim was allowed by the Pension Bureau and certificate issued to that effect, granting $8 per month, from February 14, 1871.  John Kelly, however has failed to put in his appearance since the granting of the pension and his attorneys at this place, Messrs. Juhan and Reese would like to know where he is.  There will soon be due him $192. and all he has got to do to obtain it, is to come forward and make himself known.
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Hymeneal:  Married on the 9th January (1873) by W. L. Craven, Esq., Mr. E. C. Craven and Miss Mary Stillwell;  also Mr. T. T. Staples and Miss R. R. Stillwell.
Married on the 19th inst. by Rev. A. C. Borden at the residence of the brides father, Mr. Andrew J. Giles and Miss Sarah F. Lendermen, all of this county.
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JANUARY 31, 1873
Mr. James Tanner of this place, killed two deer, while hunting in the lower part of Haralson County last week.
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Hymeneal: Married at the residence of Mr. J. R. Mathews, on the 29th inst.(Jan. 29, 1873)  by W. . Acklen Esq, Mr. G. S. Mathews to Miss Augustus McCurdy.  Both bridegroom and bride are from Villa Rica.
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FEBRUARY 7, 1873
GEORGIA, Carroll County --- Application will be made to the court of Ordinary of said County, on the first Monday in March next, for leave to sell the
real estate, belonging to Wm. R. Hay, B. M. Hay, and D. R. Hay minor children of David R. Hay, late of said County deceased.  Isabella J. Hay, Guardian
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Carroll Sheriff's Sales...Will be sold....First Tuesday in March.....sixteen shares of stock in the Sav. Griffin and North Alabama Railroad, Co., levied on to satisfy two fi fas issued from Carroll Superior Court, one in favor of Z. Bonner vs Wm. Hembree and David Crews.  The other in favor of Reese Watkins vs Wm. J. Hembree, levied on the property of Wm. J. Hembree...
    will be sold the Georgia Paper Mill and fixtures situated on Snakes creek in the fifth district...to satisfy three labor lien fi fas, one in favor of John B. Shileds vs. the Georgia Manufacturing and Paper Mill Co., one in favor of R. D. Craig and the other in favor of James L. Craig vs the Georgia Mfg. and Paper Mill to satisfy one costs fifas

...in the case of Thomas Florence vs the Ga. Mfg. & Paper Mill Co.  F. M. Williamson, Sh'ff
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Georgia, Carroll County....W. O. Robinson has applied for exemption of personalty...... D. B. Juhan, Ordy.
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Georgia, Carroll County...M. A. McCorkle having applied to be appointed guardian of the person and property of Celia Ann Fell a minor under fourteen year
of age, resident of said county.  This is to cite all persons concerned to be and appear at the term of the Court of Ordinary to be held next after the expiration of thirty days from the first publication of the notice, and show cause if they can, why said M. A. McCorkle should not be emitted with the Guardianship of the person and property of Celia Ann Fell.  Witness my official signature. D. B. Juhan, Ordy.  Jan. 24.
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Georgia, Carroll County... Robert W. Paterson, has applied for exemption of personalty.....
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Mr. S. W. Harris, for seven years a citizen and practicing lawyer at West Point, has removed to Carrollton. 
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Hymeneal:  Married on the 2nd inst (Jan. 2, 1873) at the residence of M. R. Aderhold by J. M. Hamrick, NP , Mr. T. J. Pearson and Mrs. Mary J. Bean.
On the same date at the residence of the brides father by the same, Mr. George T. Williams and Miss Margaret A. Ayres.(Jan. 2, 1873)
Also, on the 29th (Jan. 29, 1873) at the residence of Mrs. M. E. ONeal by J. M. Hamrick, NP, Mr. J. M. Eady and Miss V. J. Smith.
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February 14, 1873
Shooting... A difficulty occurred at Whitesburg in this county on last Wednesday, in which Andrew Sims was shot by David Gray through the abdomen.  The wound is considered a serious one and may result in fatally.  The difficulty grew out of some misunderstanding while gambling:---Gray we understand has fled the country.
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February 21, 1873
T. W. Johnson, one of the oldest and best citizens of Harris county died on the 12 inst.
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GEORGIA- Carroll County - Whereas, N. Shelnutt, Administrator of B. A. Morris, deceased, represents to the Court, in his petition duly filed and entered on record, that he has fully administered said B. A. Morris estate:  This is therefore, to cite all persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can why said administrator should not be discharged from his administration, and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in June next.  D. B. Juhan, Feb 21, 1873
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March 7, 1873
This past week has been Mardi Gras season in New Orleans, and hence a great many visitors have flocked there from all parts of the South.
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The number of pensioners who served in the war of 1812 sixty days, is stated to be abut 30,000
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Carroll Sheriff's Sale ....will be sold before the Courthouse ....levied on as the property of Thomas J. Ingram to satisfy one fi fa issued from the Court...of the county of Carroll
vs said Thomas J. Ingram.  F. M. Williamson, Sh'ff.
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His First Ride - Mr. Wesley White an old citizen of this county, being above 60 years of age, living in the neighborhood of Whitesburg, we understand, took his first ride on the cars last Tuesday.  The old gentleman we learn was hugely pleased with the iron horse ...
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Personal -- We had the pleasure of meeting on last Tuesday, for the first time, since we have been in the county, Judge Zedoc Bonner, one of the oldest, most influential and best known citizens of Carroll.  Judge B. lives in one of the best sections of this county, and owns the mines known as Bonner's Mines, which are considered a fine piece of mineral property.  He informed us that he is now working his mines again, after a suspension of some time.  We hope to be able to visit those mines at an early day, and give our readers a full report of what is being done there.
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We regret to announce the death of William Brooks, aged 74 years.  He leaves a wife and six children to mourn their loss.  J. M. Hamrick, Jr.
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HYMENEAL:  At the residence of D. J. Moore, esq.  by the Rev. Jno. G. Caldwell, Mr. Isaac Black to Miss Nancy Story.(Feb.27, 1873 )
Married on the 27th Feb. 1873 at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. J. C. Burnam, John Riley O'Keefe and Miss Rebecca A. Huckaba.
Married on the 2d inst.,(1873)  at the residence of Mr. William Chambers, by Rev. J. C. Burnam, Mr. J. R. Waters and Miss Martha E. Cash.
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OBITUARY.  Richard Augustus Avery, son of Richard and S. F. Avery, formerly of Carroll co., GA, Died of congestive fever in Rusk co. Texas Jan 5, 1873 aged 13 years.
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March 14, 1873

Burned to death.  Friday night Feb. 28th, the clothes of a little girl at the hotel at Whitesburg, Carroll Co., caught on fire and burned her person so badly that she died the next morning.  The name of the little unfortunate was Miss Nannie McCall.
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Hymeneal:  Married at the residence of the bride, by Rev. Jno. G. Caldwell, Mr. Samuel A. Brown to Mrs. V. A. McDaniel, all of Bowdon, Carroll County, Ga. March 4, 1873.
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March 28, 1873
Georgia, Carroll County...W. S. Marchman has applied for exemption of personalty......D. B. Juhan, Ordy. March 28
 

....Minerva E. O'Neal has applied for exemption of personalty...................

Dead...We regret to announce the death of Mr. Robert Moore,  He died on last Tuesday at his residence, (Mar. 25, 1873?)  some six miles south of this place, of
inflammation of the stomach and bowels.  ....Old Uncle Bobbie, as he was familiarly called was between 60 and 70 years of age.  He had been living but
but a few years in this county, having removed here from Coweta though a native we believe of South Carolina. 

 

.....It becomes our duty to announce the death of another well known old citizen of this county, Mr. Robert Reid, living in the upper part of the county, died
we learn yesterday morning.  We failed to get any of the particulars of his death

OBITUARY:  Died at her residence, near Villa Rica, GA. on the night of the 24th inst., (Mar. 24, 1873) Mrs. Davis, mother of Prof R. P. Davis of this place.  The subject
of this brief notice, was worthy and most estimable lady, and was respected and beloved by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Villa Rica
Marcy 21, 1873


April 4, 1873
TERRIFIC WIND - AEOLUS ON THE RAMPAGE - SIX PERSONS INJURED, TWO OF THEM  BADLY- GREAT DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY! -
Five Business Houses and two dwellings houses in course of Construction, completely wrecked, and two other dwelling houses blown off their
pillars.
(Note by transcriber:  Long article about a "high wind" striking Carrollton....Southwest to Northeast, said path was about 200 yards wide.  Did not call it a
tornado but gale or hurricane.)
 

In Memoriam...Dedicated to the memory of W. P. Meggs, student of Macedonia Literary Institution. Departed this life 1 o'clock on Friday March 21, 1873.
Age about 21 years.


April 11, 1873
Mrs. Foster, wife of Wm. Foster, who was hung on Friday for murder is believed to be dying.  A consultation of doctors will be held this afternoon.

There are 310 United States mail letter boxes in Chicago.

R. B. Jones has applied for exemption of personalty.....

D. N. Gordon has applied for exemption of personalty...
 

The Superior Court of this county, Judg Buchanan presiding, convened at this place on Monday.
    ...the following cases have been disposed of up to the time we go to press:  The State vs Robert Pless, colored, charged with larceny, verdict, guilty;  The State vs John Martin, the same offence, plead guilty;  the state Vs T. A. Candle, charge with assault and battery, verdict guilty; and the State vs Jethro Jones, the same offence, verdict, not
guilty.  Other cases on the docket:  The State vs William R. Albright, an account of whose recent arrest is given in another place.  Albright and brother are charged with the murder of John R. Woods, committed in this county some two years ago. 
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Important Arrest.  Considerable sensation was created in our town on last Saturday, when the hack arrived from Whitesburg, by the statement that it had on board William R. Albright, one of the parties charged with being concerned in the murder of John R. Wood, some two years ago in this county.  Upon enquiry we learned that this statement was correct, and that Albright had been arrested but a few days before at Lebanon, Indiana where he has been living for the past year or two.  He was brought to this place by Mr. C. S. Wesner the Sheriff of the county where he was arrested, and Mr. R. S. Camplin, a lawyer and member of the Legislature of that State.  We have been informed somewhat of the circumstance which lead to the arrest of Albright, but we presume it would be injudicious to publish them at this time, as his trial for the grave crime, with which he is charged with begin connected, will take place probably before this is seen by our readers.  In that trial all of the circumstances will no doubt be fully developed, and
in our next issue we will try and give our readers a true account of the same.
    The expenses of Mr. Wesner and Camplin in bringing Albright from Indiana here, were $357 and the reward offered by the Governor only $250, so it will be seen they are actually out of pocket $107 by the operation.  These gentlemen were laboring under the impression that the reward was $1,000 and it is quite probable had they known that it was only $250 they would not have troubled themselves with arresting Albright.  PS.  Since the above was put in type, the case of Thomas Ingrams, charged with being accessory to the murder of Woods has been continued, and and in the case of Albright, a motion is pending for continuance....
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We regret to announce a sad accident in this neighborhood on the 23d ultimo, (April 1873) Captain T. J. Poole a citizen of this county, and his wife started to visit their son near Skin Chestnut, and after getting about a mile from home, his mare became frightened and ran away with the buggy throwing both out, seriously injuring Captain Poole, but only slightly hurting his wife.  Captain P. was carried to the residence of Dr. J. G. W. Brown, where he died that night.  His age was about 70.  He leaves a wife and six children
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Hymeneal:  Married, March 25th(1873)  at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. F. H. M. Henderson, Mr. T. C. Smith to Miss Z. P. Adamson.
all of Bowdon, Ga.
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OBITUARY:  Hamilton H. Greene, was born June 8th 1812, baptised September 1853, by Bro. Simmons, the pastor of Long Cane Church, Troup Co., GA.
On the 17th of November 1841, he was married to Mrs. Ellen Griffin, who with sever children, survive him to mourn his departure which occurred on the morning of the 18th January last, suddenly and somewhat mysteriously.
    Bro Greene was in his usual health, ate his breakfast, gave direction to the business of the day, and started for West Point in company with Dr. B. C. Cook, his neighbor, and family physician.  In less than two miles from home, while talking pleasantly of an amusing scene, that occurred on a steam boat, Dr. Cook, who was driving felt the head of Bro. Green, leaning gently against his shoulder, and in a moment he finds himself alone, in the buggy with a corpse.........A. R. Gallaway, LaGrange, Ga., March 25, 1973
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April 18, 1873
Carroll Co. Grand Jury -  April Term (1873)
H. A. Coleman, Foreman; S. M. Craven; F. M. Fielder; F. W. Hilley; Jethro Jones; J. H. Archer; W. G. Marchman; R. C. Lyle; J. H. McElroy; J. G. Adamson; Allen Bonner;

J. P. Coleman; Z. T. Adams, W. H. Baker; J. D. Moore; I. N. McClendon; C. A. Garrett; J. J. Williamson, G. S. Sharp; D. N. Tilmon; Eli Benson; W. O. Robinson.
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A. J. Richards has applied for exemption of personalty.....

 

Hymeneal:  Married on the 13th inst,(Apr. 13, 1873)  at the residence of Jas G. Simms, by Rev. Enoch Phillips, Mr. N. D. Reid, of Carroll, and Miss Sallie L.Sims formerly
of Meriwether county.

 

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April 25, 1873
The Late Poisoning Case - The Grand Jury find a true bill against Geo. F. Jones..
    We learn that two days since, the grand jury then in session investigated the facts in the late poisoning case of Dr. Craig and Judge Pullu, and concluded by returning a true bill against Mr. Geo. F. Jones, the man who put the aconite in the whiskey which caused the death of Dr. Craig. While as we understand, not a single man connected with the house has the least suspicion that Mr. Jones intentionally administered the fatal draught, yet is is supposed that the indictment was based upon the testimony of those who were cognizant of the facts.  They believe that the act of Jones in placing the bottle in a tub of water afterwards removing and destroying the label was done under the mental excitement caused by a knowledge of the fatal mistake which he had made.  The bottles were correctly labeled, and Mr. Jones made the mistake by picking up the aconite instead of the elixir of orange.

    We append the written statements of George Clark, the negro who was in the cellar with Mr. Jones, and also that Mr. Lucien Smith, a clerk in the drug store: 
Statement of George Clarke:  Atlanta, April 19. 1873.  George Clark states that the bottle of elixir of orange peel and tincture of aconite were on a table along side of each other, labeled correctly, and I saw Mr. Jones take the bottles from the table and place them in a tub of water soon after the drinks had been taken by Judge Pullum and Dr. Craig, after which he went up stairs hurriedly; and I then took them out of the tub of water and put them on the floor.  Mr. Jones returned to the cellar very soon and picked up one of the bottles, tore the label off in an excited manner and threw it on the floor.
Statement of Lucien Smith:  Atlanta, April 19. 1873.  Lucien Smith states that he went down into the cellar on that morning of the 18th April, 1873, and asked George Clark for the label Mr. Geo. F. Jones took off the aconite bottle, and George Clarke said in reply, "Mr. Jones had torn off the label and threw it on the floor."  and upon examination in a pile of trash where it had been swept in a corner of the cellar, I found the tincture of aconite label covered with dirt as it adhered to the gum while wet when taken off the bottle.

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GEORGIA, Carroll County   Ordinary Office, April 24, 1873.  James R. Thomason applies for letters of administration on the estate of Alexander Payne, late of said county deceased --- This is therefore to notify all persons concerned to file their objections, if any they have , within the time prescribed by law, else letters will be granted the aid applicant as applied for.  D. R. Juhan, Ord'y

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In publishing the Grand Jury Presentments last week we stated that there were in the hands of the County Treasurer $234.47.  This was a typographical error, the amount being $1,234.47.
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Death:  We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Russell, wife of M. R. Russell, on the 23d inst.  The remains were buried yesterday at the Camp ground four miles from this place. 

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Mr. Williamson, Sheriff of Carroll county, assisted by Mr. Watson Wells, arrived in this city Tuesday, having in charge W. R. Albright charged with the murder of John W. Wood, and John Martin convicted of horse steeling.  Albright was placed in the jail of this county for safe keeping, but Mr. Williamson continued his journey to deliver Martin to Grant, Alexander & Co., whom he will serve four years.
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May 2, 1873

GEORGIA, Carroll County.  Ordinary's Office, May 1, 1873.  T. M. Brooks having applied to me for permanent letters of administration on the estate of of William Brooks, late of said county, this is to cite all concerned to be and appear, at my office, within the time allowed by law and show cause if any they can, why said administration should not be granted, to the said T. M. Brooks, D. B. Juhan, Ordy
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Administrator's Sale.  Agreeable to an order of the Honorable Court of Ordinary, of Troup county, will be sold before the Court house door in Carrollton between the legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday in June, lot of Land 150 in the 11th District of Carroll county, subject to widows dower.  Sold as the property of B. H. Cameron, late of Troup County, deceased.  Terms Cash.  S. W. Swanson, Adm'r.  May 2, 1873
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GEORGIA - Carroll County.  H. M. Stripling has applied for exemption of personalty.....

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MAY 9, 1873
Mr. J. J. Thomasson, formerly of this place, but now of Vienna Louisiana, has our thanks for late copies of the Ouachita Telegraph and New Orleans Picayune containing accounts of the late insurrection among the negroes of that State.
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Carroll Sheriff's Sales:  Will be sold before the Court house door, in the town of Carrollton on the first Tuesday in June next, the following property to wit:

....one house now occupied by George T. Connell
.... Also one house and lot...all which is levied on as the property of George T. Connell as principal and Allen Turner, security. 

.... Also one house and lot ....levied on by virtue of two fi fas issued, one in favor of Thomas J. Moore vs. Field P. Evans, principal and Jno. T. Meador and  N. J. Meador endorsers, the other in favor of H. F. Merrell, executor of Mary Cobb dec'd vs. Field P. Evans, all levied on as the property of Field P. Evans. 
....Also one lot of land, in favor of Mandeville & Stewart vs A. Y. Blackman, levied on as property of said Blackman.

....Also in town of Bowdon, one town lot in favor of John F. Williams for the use of J. W. Williams vs. R. H. Strong, and the property of said Strong.
....Also one house and lot in the town of Carrollton...being known as the Fletcher Grocery house, now occupied by John Acklin.  Levied on as the property of M. H. Fletcher, Trustee &c. by virtue of two fi fas issued, one in favor of G. J. Wright vs. M. H. Fletcher, Trustee &c. and the other in favor of W. W. & H. F. Merrell, vs M. H. Fletcher, Trustee &c.
....Also one house and lot, being part of the Hotel lot, and adjoining A. J. Daniel.  Levied on as the property of F. N. Coulon, fi fas issued in favor of James F. Miller, vs F. N. Coulon. 
....35 acres of land, Lot no. 64 excepting 19 acres, 10th district, levied on as the property of Harrison Hambrick by virtue of fi fas issued in favor of Joseph O. Walker, by his Guardian ....Thos. Chandler vs Harrison Hambrick. 
....Ninety Acres of land....levied on as the property of John T. Chandler's by virtue of fi fas issued in favor of the Justice of the Inferior Court for use of Jesse C. Hill vs. Jesse Chambers, principal, and John T. Chambers, and John T. Hawkins, Securities.
......Also 100 acres of land....levied on as the property of Fields P. Evans...issued in favor of W. H. Garrison and John G. Garrison Executors of William Garrison, deceased, vs Fields P. Evans
......Also 100 acres of land...levied on as the property of Fields P. Evans, ...three fi fas issued all in favor of J. M. Cobb, agent for the heirs of Thos. B. Cobb, deceased vs. Fields P. Evans. 
....Also Lot of land No. 168. property of John Rodahan, in favor of McDaniel & Smith, vs John Rodahan.
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Receivers Sale:  Twenty-nine and a half acres off lot Number 96...it being in excess of the amount allowed by law as the homestead of W. G. Marchman, Sold as the property of W. G. Marchman, for the benefit of his creditors.  Terms Cash, I. B. Perdue, Receiver

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ARREST OF CHARLES ALLBRIGHT....Charles Allbright, charged with being implicated in the murder of John Woods in this count on thenight of the 13th January 1871, and against whom a true bill was found by the Grand Jury during the Fall term of the Superior Court 1871, was arrested in Colbert county, Alabama, last week and brought back to this place on last Monday evening.  Our readers are already aware of the arrest of Wm. Allbright, the other party charged with the murder of Woods, an account of whose arrest, at Lebanon Indiana, we recently published in this paper. Charles Allbright is a cousin of Wm. Allbright, with whom, he stands charged with Murder

    The arrest of both these parties is due chiefly to the untiring energy and perseverance of Mr. Joshua Woods, the father of the murdered man. Although an old gentleman, 68 years of age, he has been untiring in his efforts, and has shown all the vigor of youth, in tracking up and terreting out the Allbrights, whom he has finally succeeded in bringing back to this county, under arrest.

    Mr. W. first got on track of Charles Allbright, some four months ago, when he learned that he, Allbright, was in Chattooga county in this State. going up to that county for the purpose of arresting him he did not succeed, as Allbright got wind of his movements, and eluded him, by making his way to Northwest Alabama.  This occurred about two months ago.  Mr. Woods succeeded in finding out his whereabouts in Alabama, and following him up with untiring vigilance, at last succeeded in arresting him.  He received valuable services in making the arrest from deputy sheriff Rogers, who accompanied him back to this place with the prisoner.  Allbright at the time he was arrested, was working in a blacksmith shop, as has been previously stated, in Colbert county, Northwest Alabama, right where he was but in a few miles form the Tennessee and Mississippi lines.

    Allbright was carried down to Newnan on Last Wednesday morning, to be placed in the jail of that county, where his cousin already is, for safe keeping.

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OBITUARY...Died in peace near Carrollton, April 23, (1873) Mrs. Fannie L. Russell.  She was the daughter of Sylvanus and Elizabeth Bell, born in Coweta County May 3______.  Married Oct. 4th 1857.
    At the age of 13 years she joined the M. E. Church, in which he lived a consistent member to the day of her death.
    She leaves behind her six lovely children, husband and relatives to mourn her loss,.  Her sickness was long and born with great Christian fortitude.  To the writer of this notice she said " I am not afraid to die" and seemed surprised when asked if she was ready to die---surprised that any one should think otherwise ---surprised no doubt, that after so long sickness and preparation, she should not be ready to meet in peace her blessed Redeemer.  May the loss be temporary--let every member of the family and friend follow her example that they may meet Death as triumphantly and join her in the world of bliss in singing everlasting praises to the worlds Redeemer.  R. C. A.

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Died at his residence in Carroll County, at 10 o'clock A. M., on the 28th (April 28, 1873)  ultimo, Mr. Aaron Fullbright.  Mr. F's death was brought about by a cancer,

which appeared several years ago, on the side of his nose.  This cancer proved impregnable to the arts of the physicians and kept extending until it had eaten out his entire left eye and face, and a portion of the right side.  It was the universal opinion of all who visited him, that it was the worst case of cancer they ever saw.
    The deceased leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss.  We hope he has gone to a land where afflictions are unknown.
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Georgia, Carroll Co.,....M. J. Velvin has applied for exemption of personalty.....

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Bowdon, Georgia, April 19th, 1873

Mr. Editor:  I have clipped an article from the Carroll Co. Times copied from your paper, headed "A Valuable Pub. Doc."  The article shows some of the facts with reference to the "Andersonville" exchange efforts, that were made by the Confederate Government, and the treatment of such efforts by the authorities of the U. S. Army.

    Will you be so obliging as to hand this letter to the writer of that article, and ask him to inform me his name, and let me have whatever other facts he may possess.  I am a young man, and I intend if I live, to see the South vindicated of the charges brought against her, on account of Andersonville. I was there for four months in 1864, as a Line Officer, and saw as much as any one in the South, of the "Horrors of Andersonville,"

    John L. D. Hillyer, Formerly Lieut. Co. "B", 3d Regt. Ga. Reserve.

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Carroll Sheriff's Sales:

....will be sold the first Tuesday in May next. four acres ..part of Lot No. 249.. bound on the East by H. B. Reagin, North by I. B. Perdue, West by M. R. Russell, South by the Newnan Road, levied on as the property of A. Y. Blackman to satisfy a fi fa issued in favor of J. B. Martin, administrator upon the estate of F. D. Bowen dec'd, vs A. Y. Blackman.  J. B. Martin Admr.
....100 acres of land being ...lot no. 231 in the 11th dist. levied on as the property of C. W. Nixon to satisfy a fi fa issued ...in favor of J. W. Downs, vs C. W. Nixon.

....lot of land No. 167 and part of lot of land No. 186, lying west of the Tallapoosa River all in the sixth Dist. levied on as the property of Sarah L. Cook and R. M. Cook to satisfy a fi fa issued ...in favor of G. H. Sanders Ex., &c, vs. Sarah L. Cook and R. M. Cook.  F. M. Williamson, Sh'ff

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MAY 23, 1873
Citation:  To Martha J. Russell, Nancy A. Ballard, Sarah Cristopher, Marshall E. Russell, Calvin A. Upchurch, A. W. Landers, M. E. Cook, Frances Goddard and I.B. Perdue, Guardian Ad-Litam of John H. & W. A. Russell, Roxie, Henrietta and Robert Landers.
    M. R. Russell and James H. Russell having applied for Probate at the July Term 1873 of this Court, of the Will of Harris Russell, to which they claim to be Executors, being so named in said Will, you and each of you are required and cited to be and appear at the Ordinary's Office in the Court House in Carroll county Georgia at the regular July Term 1873, of the Court of Ordinary for said county, to attend the Probate of said will. May 16, D. B. Juhan, Ordy.

    It appearing to the Ordinary at Chambers that Martha J. Russell, Nancy A. Ballard, Sarah F. Christopher, Marshall E. Russell, Calvin A. Upchurch, A. W. Landers and M. E. Cook next of ken to Harris Russell, deceased, reside out of State of Georgia, it is therefore ordered that service of the above citation be perfected upon them, and each of them, by publication of said citation and this Rule once a week from this date to the time of said Probate, the first Monday in July 1873, of the Will of said deceased, in the Carroll County Times.  D. B. Juhan, Ord'y
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Georgia, Carroll County - M. J. Velvin has applied for exemption of personalty....

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MAY 30, 1873

There are 312 students in the University of Georgia.

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Georgia - Carroll County.....Ordinary's Office, May 27th, 1873
    Whereas, Sarah Ann R. Smith, Guardian of Elizabeth Smith, and imbecile, having applied for leave to sell the real estate of this said Elizabeth Smith:  This is, therefore, to notify all persons concerned, to file their objections, if any within the time prescribed by law, else leave will be granted said applicant as applied for.  D. B. Juhan, Ord'y

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Georgia, Carroll County.... Ordinary's Office, May 27, 1873
    J. H. L. Benford, administrator of Sarah E. Morris, deceased, having fully wound up said administration, and prayed for letters of dismission. If objections exist let them be filed with the time prescribed by law, or the letters will be granted.  D. B. Juhan, Ordy

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Bankrupts...we notice in Sunday's Atlanta Constitution, the petition of Field P. Evans and Jesse B. Silvey of this county, to go into Bankruptcy.  There will be a meeting of the creditors of these parties to prove their debts, and to choose one or more assignees of thei estates, before Lemuel T. Downing, Register, at the Court House in Newnan, on the 20th of June, 10 oclock A. M. 1873
    It appears to us, that it would have been the proper thin, for these parties, to have given their notices in their county paper.
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Hymeneal:  Married on the 22 of May,(1873)  at the residence of the bride's father, by Geo. S. Sharp J. P., J. P. Reid and Miss Matilda J. Green, all of Carroll County.

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JUNE 6, 1873
Mr. J. J. Wood, writing us from Campbellton, says we were mistaken in our issue of the 19th, in stating that Miss Eberhart was the first white woman ever hung in Georgia.

He says that when he came to Georgia in 1827, the hanging of Mrs. Barclay of Putnam county, was a topic of general conversation, in almost every family circle, and as familiar as household words.  We quote the latter part of his letter:

"The evidence which hung her was this;  Mrs. Barclay sat down in a gentleman's lap, laid her arms around him, and offered him five hundred dollars to kill her husband.  He said he could not do it; but in a few nights a noise was heard at the Gin-House, Mrs. Barclay told Mr. Barclay to run down there, somebody was breaking into the gin-house; he do so, and was shot dead on his arrival there;  Mrs. Barclay protested under the gallows, that she was innocent of the death of her husband, but said her tongue had cut her throat.

    I have seen her son William Barclay often since, and have seen him holding Justice Court

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GEORGIA, Carroll County....Ordinary's Office, June 2, 1873
John A. Wilson applies to me for letters of administration, with the will annexed, on the estate of Moses Wilson, late of said county, deceased. All persons concerned are hereby notified to file their objections, if any exist, on or before the first Monday in July next, else letters will be granted said applicant.  D. B. Juhan, Ord'y
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GEORGIA, Carroll County.....

N. Shelnutt applies to me for letters of administration on the estate of Mrs. A. C. F. Custer, late of said county, deceased......D. B. Juhan, Ord'y

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CARROLL SHERIFF'S SALES - Will be sold....Fifty acres of lot No. 70 in the 6th Dist. Levied on as the property of J. W. Richards by virtue of a fi fa issued in favor of N. R. Sheats, Vs. J. C. Richards and J. W. Richards.
........Also 62 acres of land lot 70, property of F. M. Richards, in favor of W. F. Brown vs. said richards.

.......Also two houses and lots in town of Carrollton, Levied on as property of F. N. Coulon. ....lien fi fas issued by W. H. Acklin, in favor of Eli Benson vs said Culon.

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Georgia, Carroll County....David E. Martin, administrator of Henry O. Martin, deceased, applies to me for letters of dismissory.  D. B. Juhan, Ord'y
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Ordinary's Court -- The following business was transacted in the Ordinary's Court on last Monday:  Letters of Dismission granted to W. S. Bonner, administrator Asa Jones, Deceased.

....Non-Cupative will of Robt. Moore, was proven and admitted to record.

....Letters of Administration granted to J. R. Thomason, on estate of Alexander Payne.

....Application for letters of Adm. by T. N. Brooks, on estate of Wm. Brooks, was granted to Mrs. M. A. C. Brooks, with the will, which subsequent to the application was found and proven, and admitted to record.

....Application of S. P. Barnett to probate and admit to record the will of Absalom Barnett, deceased.

....Application of David E. Martin, for letters of Dismission, from Adm. of Henry Martin

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HUNTING PARTY - A gay party consisting of G. W. Merrell, T. A. Caudle, W. H. Jones, Sancho Panza McCoy, T. Bruce and John Acklin, went on a deer hunt to the State of Haralson, the later part of last week. 

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The Funeral of Mrs. Bonner, late wife of Judge Bonner of this county, was preached on last Sunday at Mt. Gilead church, near Judge Bonner's, by Rev. W. J. Scott, pastor of the M. E. Church at LaGrange. (Date of article, Friday,  June 6,1873)

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DEATH --- Terence Connell, aged nine years, son of Dr. G. T. Connell of this place, died on last Saturday night, after a short illness, and was buried Sunday evening. 

 (Date of article, Friday,  June 6,1873)

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A brother of Mr. Jim Coleman of this place, has recently returned from Honduras, where he is living, to visit his relatives in this country.  We learn that he brought as presents to his relatives, several birds of beautiful plumage, from that tropical climate

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Sale Day ---There was a considerable sprinkling of people in town on last Tuesday for this season of the year.  At the Sheriff's Sale at 11 o'clock the Fletcher lot, in the southeast corner of the Square, was sold to Mr. John Smith for $540; the property of John T. Chambers, was sold to B. M. Long for $230;  Harrison Hambrick's lot , 64, in the 10th District, excepting 19 acres, was bought by Squire Chandler for $300. 

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Georgia, Carroll County.....M. J. Velvin has applied for exemption of personalty.
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June 13, 1873
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.....One hundred and ten years ago there was not a single white man in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Then what is now the most flourishing part of America, was as little know as the country around the mysterious mountains of the moon. It was not until 1776 that Boon left his home in North Carolina to become the first settler in Kentucky.  The first pioneers of Ohio did not settle until twenty years after that time.  A hundred years ago there were but four newspapers in America; steam engines had not been imagined, and railroads and telegraphs had not entered into the remotest conception of men.  When we come to look at it through the vista of history, we find that the century just past have been allotted more important events in their bearing upon the happiness of the world than almost

any other which has elapsed since the creation......
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Mrs. Julia Clayton, wife of the late Hon. A. S. Clayton, of Athens is dead.

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Mrs. Nancy L. Sebly, aged seventy four years, died on the 28th of May in Senoia.(1873)

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June 27, 1873

Carroll County Medical Society.  In accordance with a call previously announced, a goodly number of the physicians of Carroll county met in the office of Drs. Reese & Arnall on last Saturday, for the purpose of forming a Medical Society.  The following is a list of those who were present: Drs. J. G. Slaughter, I. N. Cheney, J. G. Arnall, W. W. Fitts, J. G. W. Brown, G. T. Connell, D. B. Juhan, W. M. Williams, W. L. Reese, J. W. Brown, L. J. Aderhold and S. B. Cousins.

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Change of name---We learn that Captain A. J. White has purchased the land heretofore owned by R. E. Morrow and himself at and around  Trickum, and that he desires to change the name from Trickum to Lowell, since the water power is very fine and the capacity for manufacturing good, it may be in time become a manufacturing place.  We think the suggestion of Captain White a good one, and hope that the citizens of that section of the county and in fact all other sections will cooperate in calling the place hereafter by its new name, as it is a much better and more appropriate one.  Besides it is bout time, since the Railroad is running in the county, that we should be getting rid of such names as Trickum, Lickskillet, Possum Snout &c.  So let it be understood that the place heretofore known as Trickum will hereafter be known as Lowell.

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July 4, 1873
(Note by transcriber:  Some things never change, what was true in 1873 is still true in 2005)
MONEY:  Money goes, No one knows; Where it goeth, no one showeth, Here and there, Everywhere, In and out, Round about; Run, Run, Dun, dun,

Spend, spend, Send, send, Flush today, Short to-morrow;  Notes to pay, Borrow borrow, So it goes, no one knows; Where it goeth, No one knoweth."
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BROKE JAIL:  Escape of Charles Albright, Hicks and Coleman from the Coweta Jail ---- Quite a sensation was created in town on last Monday morning, by the report, that Charles Albright, charged with the murder of Woods some two years ago, - Hicks, charged with the murder of Brown, and Coleman, charged with larceny, all prisoners from this county (Carroll), had escaped from the Coweta Jail, where they had been sent for safe keeping, on last Saturday night.  On the arrival of the hack (note: stagecoach) in the evening, the truth of this report was confirmed, and some of the particulars given.

    It will be remembered that these prisoners had been sent from this county because our jail was thought to be insecure, and because it was generally believed that the Newnan jail was particularly safe as it was a new brick structure.  In this however it seems were mistaken.

    As we have stated above, the escape was made on last Saturday night.  This was done by cutting and boring a hole large enough for the body to pass through in the rear of the building.  All of the prisoners who escaped, including Wm. Albright who failed to get away, were confined to the same cell.  The reason given by William, why he did not go too, was because he did not care to, as he preferred to stand his trial, as he had done nothing to run away for.  But the true reason is said to be, because the hole was too small for his body, he being the largest man of the four.  This view, of the matter is further confirmed by the fact that a note was discovered, which he had written to the jailor, bidding him an affectionate farewell, and requesting him to return a book which he had borrowed.  The report is, and we suppose it comes from Wm. Albright, that Coleman was the

first let down, and that he went some one or two hundred yards across a street, and got a ladder, for the others to come down upon, the cell being i8n the second story.  It seems to us, that with all this going on around him, the jailor who lives in the first story, right under the prisoners cell, must certainly have slept very soundly.

    Up to this writing (Thursday morning), we have heard of no efforts being made to catch the escaped prisoners and we suppose this will be about the last we shall hear of them.
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July 11, 1873

Personal.---We had the pleasure of seeing in our town on last Tuesday, Judge David Bowling the efficient Ordinary of Haralson county.  Judge B. is an old citizen of Carroll, one of the original panel of Carrollites we believe, and is well known as a fine business man.  We congratulate the citizens of Haralson County at having so good an officer, at the head of her county affairs.
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Mr. L. P. Barnett, superintendent of the Poor House farm, has our thanks for some nice apples and potatoes.  Mr. Barnett reports the farm in a very good condition.

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Mrs. M. A. Kingsberry leaves today, if her health will permit, to visit her relatives in Vermont.  We wish her a pleasant trip.

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SHERIFF'S SALE.....will be sold ...property of James McBurnett
....Property of J. T. Duncan.....
....Property of A. M. Steed, now in the possession of H. S. Turner....in favor of G. R. Adamson vs. A. M. Steed

....Property of H. B. Browning and W. F. Brown. 
....In favor of Savannah, Griffin and North Alabama Railroad, vs John M. Mayers.
....In favor of John M. Dale vs. F. M. Bailey, as property of said Bailey.
....Property John M. Forbes, in favor of William Word. vs John M. Forbes.

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Georgia -- Carroll County...Jame M. Lewis has applied for exemption of personalty...
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July 18, 1873

Arrested---Some time during last week, we are informed, that James Hicks and his son, and also Crayton Hicks and his son, were bound over under bond and security to keep the peace.  It will be recollected that Crayton Hicks and his son, and also James Hicks the father, of young Crayton Hicks, the murder or Anderson Brown, were present when said murder was committed, and their arrest grew out of threats made against the Brown family and some of their friends.

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We regret to announce the death of Mrs. McClure, an aged lady living hear this place, and mother of Judge V. B. McClure.  Mrs. M. has been confined to her bed for some time and her death was not unexpected. ( Date of article July 18, 1873)

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July 25, 1873
DEATH:  Mr. Thomas Shelnutt, father of Judge N. Shellnutt, so well known in this county, died of billious fever, at High Pine Creek, Randolph, Alabama, on the 30th day of June.  Deceased was 66 years of age, at the time of his death.

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From a notice in our advertising columns, it will be seen that N. Shelnutt of Bowdon has been appointed assignee of the estate of Jesse B. Silvey of this county, lately adjudged bankrupt.
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Hymeneal.  At the residence of W. N. M. Allen in the 6 District of Carroll county, on Sunday morning 20th instant, by J. M. Muse Esqr. Mr. J. C.  Herring and Miss S. C. Davis, all of said county. (July 20, 1873)

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OBITUARY.   In memory of Martha Jackson Dickson - Jackie Dickson was born December 16, 1862 and departed this life July 12, 1873.

Her health was poor and had been from an early age.  ....
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August 1, 1873

A couple of Chinese laundry men have settled in Atlanta

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Hymeneal: Married on the 24th inst.,(July 24, 1873) by J. M. Hamrick, N. P., at the residence of Mrs. Eady, Mr. M. T. Hulsy to Miss Martha Eady, all of Carroll.
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August 8, 1873
Carroll Sheriff's Sales.... Will be sold before the Court House

....property of Simon Bridges to satisfy fi fa issued in favor of Ebeneizer Grice, Admr., vs. Simon Bridges.

....property of W. F. Bonner to satisfy fi fa in favor of Eli S. Morgan vs. Thos. S. Garrison, Admr &c. John T. Meador and W. F. Bonner
....property of Martha Bloodworth, Executrix &c. of D. M. Bloodworth, deceased, to satisfy a mortgage in favor of Isaiah Beck vs. Martha Bloodworth.
....property of Linsey Chandler, in favor of Stewart & Colclaugh vs Linsey Chandler>

....Property of D. E. McCoy, in favor of W. M. Pearson vs. D. E. McCoy.
....property of Caroline Gamble, in favor of W. Robertson vs. Caroline Gamble.
....property of William S. Walker...in favor of John W. Stewart vs. William S. Walker.

....in favor of Morrow & White, vs Francis M. Huckeba.

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We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Thomas Moore of this place.  She died on the morning of the 5th inst. (Aug. 5, 1873)  at 9 o'clock.  She leaves behind four

little motherless children.  She was buried at 12 o'clock Wednesday.

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Death of an aged citizen --- Died on the 31st of July,(1873)  at his residence in this county, Mr. W. A. Taylor, aged seventy five years.  Mr. T. Lived thirty eight years in this county, and was respected and honored by his neighbors and friends as an upright citizen and truly good man.

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Death - We regret to learn that Mrs. Fletcher, wife of Richard Fletcher, died at his residence, near Chapel street, in this city, yesterday. (Aug 7, 1873)  The deceased was near 63 years of age --- Her bereaved husband and herself had reared a large family of intelligent children, who now fill useful and honorable positions in society.  They formerly lived in Carrollton, Ga., Their many friends her and there will regret to year of her death.  Atlanta

Herald

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Hymeneal:  Married at the residence of the bride's father on the 31st of July, 1873, by J. M. Muse, Esq. Mr. Ira B. Brice to Miss Marry Ann McHaffey.  All of Carroll County.

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OBITUARY.  Mrs. Lawdusky Jones, the wife of Dan'l Jones and daughter of Jeremiah and Lottie Cole, died in this county, July 7, 1873, in the 57th year of her age.  Mrs. Jones death was a great shock to her family.  She leaves behind a loving husband and a large family of children.  She had been a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for 30 years, and was esteemed a true Christian.  M. C. Shell

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Sheriff's Sales...property of J. T. Duncan, in favor of officers of court vs. J. T. Duncan

....mill house and five acres ....in favor of Savannah Griffin and North Alabama Railroad vs. John M. Mayers.

....property of John M. Forbes, in favor of William Wood vs. John M. Forbes.

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August 15, 1873

Administrators Sale...By virtue of an order of the Court of Ordinary of Carroll county, Georgia, I will sell before the Court house door, in the town of Carrollton, on the first Tuesday in Sept. next, lot of land no. 205 in the Original 9th District of said county.  Sold as the property of A. C. F. Carter dec'd for the benefit of the heirs. Terms Cash. N. Shelnutt, Admr.  August 6, 1873
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OBITUARY... Died at Carrollton, August 7th, 1873, sweet little Emmet A. Chambers, son of W. T. and Mary Chambers aged six months and 18 days.

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August 22, 1873
PUBLIC CEMETERY - One of the great needs of Carrollton, at this time, is a public cemetery.  The time has come when we are really obliged to have one, as the only burial ground in the town, (that of the M. E.Church) is filled up.  As every citizen of the place is interested in this thing, we think the town council should take this matter in had, and after having selected a suitable place, through a committee, buy it for a cemetery. It should consist of at least ten acres of ground and be accessible to town.  This is a matter in which the council has full jurisdiction and should be attended to at once.  Care and respect shown to the dead is looked upon as one of the tests of the refinement and culture of people.

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AUGUST 29,1873

Georgia, Carroll County.  J. A. Roberson, has applied for letters of Administration on the estate of William H. Roberson, late of said county, deceased. 
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Georgia, Carroll County.  Mary J. Persons has applied for letters of administration on the estate of Benjamin L. Boon, late of said county, deceased.

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Georgia, Carroll County.  Jasper G. McKee, has applied for letters of administration on the estate of Milton L. McKee, late of said county, deceased.

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Hymeneal: Married at the residence of the bride's father on Thursday evening, August 21st. (1873) by J. M. Muse, Esq., Mr. T. J. Whitehead and Miss Etny Smith.

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September 5, 1873

Georgia, Carroll County.  N. Shelnutt, has applied for letters of administration on the estate of Catharine Mabry, late of said county, deceased. 

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Georgia, Carroll County.  Application of D. W. Sims and F. M. Bridges Executors of the estate of James M. Bridges, late of said county, deceased, respectfully represent to the Court of Ordinary, believing that it would be greatly in the interest of the legalees of said estate, to sell the lands belonging to the same, apply for leave to sell said land...

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OBITUARY.  Died at his residence in Villa Rica on the morning of the 19th ultimo, of asthma, Mr. J. C. Kilgore, in his twenty eighth year.  He was a member of the V. R. Lodge, of Good Templars and was buried with all the honors of that worthy and renowned Order, but a long and imposing procession and a general turn out of its members.
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Died September 2, 1873, Marcia Boon infant daughter of A. J. and M. J. Rowe, aged eleven months and nine days.

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September 12, 1873

John O'Keith, intends locating in Carrollton.  He has served his apprenticeship of 7 years at the painters trade in Ireland.

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September 19, 1873

Estray Sale...will be sold before the court house door in Carrollton on the 26th Sept. 1873, as an estray, a bridled pied ox, about 12 years old, with a white spot in the face, wearing a large bell, marked with an underbit in the right ear, and appraised at thirteen dollars and fifty cents.

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Georgia, Carroll County.... John W. Gilberts has applied for exemption of personalty....

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For Sale ...to be sold on the first Tuesday in November next....180 acres of land being and lying in Carroll county, four miles from Carrollton, on the Newnan and Carrollton rod, known as the old Tanner place.

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It is not known perhaps to many of our readers that Sheriff Williamson and Captain L. J. Smith left several days ago for North Alabama for the purpose of arresting Press Hesterly who killed Kinch Boon in this county just after the war.  They returned on last Tuesday and report that they found Hesterly in Lauderdale county, Alabama, and that upon an attempt to arrest him by the sheriff of the county and the marshal of Florence, he resisted and was shot by both of them and killed as they thought.  This occurred at Hesterly's house.  Messrs. Williamson and Smith were not present but were waiting some two miles from there for the return of these officers.  Soon after the shooting of Hesterly, the Sheriff and Marshall came back to where Messrs. Williamson and Smith were and reported what had occurred.  In abut three hours, all went back to Hesterly's house, when they found that he had been taken off by friends.  It is not known whether the wounds which Hesterly received were mortal or not.  The reason given by the Sheriff for leaving him after the shooting, was on account of the wailings of the wife and children which they could not stand.  Messrs. Williamson and Smith failed to find out the whereabouts of Hesterly before leaving.

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We had the pleasure of seeing for a short while yesterday morning the congenial and jovial face of judge David Bowling, Ordinary of our sister county, Haralson.  Haralson Superior court the Judge informs us commences next week.

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Hymeneal.  Married on the 21st ult. at the residence of Mrs. Stripling by J. M. Hambrick, N. P.,. Mr. Thomas Eason to Miss E. C. Ross, also on the same night at the residence of Mrs. McKees, Mr. H. R. Hath to Miss Fannie McKee.  All of this county

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OBITUARY:  Died on the morning of the 11th inst. (Sept. 11, 1873)  of that dreadful disease, "Meningitis, Jesse Meade, second son of A. J., and Z. J. Broom, aged

five months and twenty four days.  Sand Hill, Ga. Sept. 12, 1873

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September 26, 1873
Funeral - The Rev. A. C. Reese will preach the funeral of Mr. Harris Russell lately deceased, in the Methodist Church at this place, on next Sabbath the 28th inst.

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Sheriff's Sale.....202-1/2 acres levied on as the property of S. J. Tidwell to satisfy two fi fas one in favor of Wm. Brooks, the other in favor of Jackson

Cheney vs S. J. Tidwell.

....Property of Mary Robinson ...in favor of W. F. Brown vs. Mary Robinson.

....202-1/2 acres also 400 crossties more or less at the Scrogin place all levied on as the property of Thos. Hanvey to satisfy two fi fas issued in favor of Carroll vs. Thos. Hanvey.

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Mayor's election....This election comes off tomorrow (Sept. 27, 1873).  We have heard of but one candidate for Mayor, that of Mr. Watt Wells.

For Alderman the probability at present is, that there will be a general 'scrub race.'

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Nice Turn Out - Major Bruce surprised the natives on last Monday evening, by driving into town in a double-barrelled buggy, to which were attached a pair of beautiful iron gray mares - everything being brand new.  The Major purchased the turn out in Atlanta, giving $745 for the same.  This team now carries the day in Carrollton.

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October 3, 1873 - (front page missing)

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October 10, 1873

State of Georgia, Carroll County.

Libel for Divorce.  Rule to perfect Service, Carroll Superior Court October Term 1873

John E. D. Taylor, vs Susan Taylor

It appearing to the court by the return of the Sheriff that the defendant does not reside in this county and it further appearing that she does not reside in this State, it is on motion of Counsel, ordered, that the said Defendant appear and answer at the next term of this Court else the case be considered in default and the plaintiff be allowed to proceed and it is further ordered that the rule be published in the Carroll County Times a newspaper published in the city of Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia, and once a month for four months.  This 6th day of Oct. 1873

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Georgia, Carroll County... V. B. McClure, Executor upon the estate of James McClure, deceased, applies for leave to sell the land belonging to said estate.

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Georgia, Carroll County....V. B. McClure has applied for exemption of personalty...

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Georgia, Carroll County.....J. G. Davenport, administrator upon the estate of Thomas Johnson deceased, applies for leave to sell the land belonging to said estate.

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Railroad news...The cars are now running to within six and three fourths miles of Carrollton, and the hack gets in town every day with passengers and mail about 12 o'clock or a little before.  Freight is now received and delivered at this place.

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City Election.....In the election for Mayor and Alderman on last Saturday, the following are the successful candidates:

For Mayor, E. W. Wells;  Alderman, W. W. Fitts, F. A. Russell, J. Y. Blalock and P. G. Garrison.

For Marshall, J. M. Hewitt. 

The election passed off very quietly and we are glad to say without any feeling being engendered, as is to often the case on such occasions.

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Carroll Superior Court.  The Fall Term of the Superior Court of this county, Judge Buchanan presiding, is in session in this place this week.

The first thing in order was the impaneling of the jiries.

The following citizens of the county were impaneled as:

TRAVERSE JURY NO. I:  Aquilla Reeves, J. F. Edge, David Gray, S. W. Williams, B. E. Mathews, J. C. Music, Jos. Johns, F. M. Bridges, J. G. Davenport, J. F. Green, W. O. Perry, Jeff Miller.

TRAVERSE JURY NO. II:  D. W. Tilghman, Wm. Mote, Jeff Moore, C. C. Wager, J. F. Dobson, A. J. Aderhold, C. W. Griffin, Eli Benson, J. B. Williamson, S. T. Tredwell, S. R. Williams, Jas. Boatright

GRAND JURY:  James B. Martin, Jas. Westbrooks, Hiram Sharp, Alex Walker, Zack W. Muse, W. H. Acklen, Earnest G. Kramer, Moses R. Russell, Henry B. Reagan, Wm. L. Beall, Noah N. Lowry, Thos. W. Hinesley, John C. Knight, Edmund T.Camp, Wm. T. Richards, Jos. F. Edge, John M. Cobb, Laban J. Smith, Wm. B. Stephenson, Philo P. Baskin, Wm. E. Nixon, George S. Sharp, Samuel W. Nichols.

Capt. Jas. B. Martin was selected forman.

The civil docket being then taken up we believe the following were about the most important cases disposed of on:

MONDAY John Doe, George Jones and others vs. Richard Roe, Casual Ejector and C. M. Garrett.  Tenant in Possession.  case dismissed.

...J. W. Reynolds vs. G. A. McDaniel, - Stephenson, Ejectment &c - Tired by a special jury who fined for the Plaintiff with cost of suit, the south half of lot No. 171, in the 9th District.

...P. H. Whitaker vs. H. G. Earnest, Debt.  There being no issuable defence filed on oath in this case, judgement was given to the Plaintiff for principal and interest.

The most important case of this day was that of John Bonner vs John L. Veal, Libel.  This case was pretty tedious as there were a good many witnesses on each side, who where closely examined and cross examined.  It was taken up about 1 o'clock A. M. and continued until about the same hour the next day, before the charge was given and the jury retired.  The finding of the jury was for Defendant, with cost of suit.

....WEDNESDAY:  The criminal docket was taken up on this day, the first case was the State vs. Henry Scott, (colored) for stabbing, there were three bills against Scott.  Upon the first, indictment, in which he was charged with stabbing Green McLendon, the verdict of the jury was not guilty, upon the second in which he was charged with stabbing Aaron Roe, he was found guilty.

....The State vs. Thos. J. Ingram, charged with being accessory before the fact to the murder of John Woods, was dismissed on account of the absence of a material witness.

....The State vs. William Albright was then called, when both sides announced ready, and the selection of a jury for the trial of the prisoner commenced.  This consumed some two or three hours and resulted in the selection of the following gentlemen: J. F. Edge, Jefferson Moore, J.  B. Williamson, S. T. Treadwell, P. G. Garrison, E. W. Wells, J. W. Muse, J. C. Williamson, T. J. Peavy, Wm. Worthy, Jasper Pope and George W. Williams.

The trial of this case is now progressing as we go to press.  The prisoner, Wm. Albright, was brought over from Newnan, where he has been confined since last court, on last Monday.  He is looking hale and hearty and none the worse from close confinement.  He appears to be bouyant and hopeful and not at all dejected or downcast.  Albright is a handsome man and bore himself as he appeared in the Court Room this morning (Thursday) with a good deal of dignity.
LAWYERS.  A goodly number of attorneys from a distance are present at this term of the Court.  From Newnan, we have Judge Bigby,

P. E. Smith, Major Turner, J. B. S. Davis and J. M. Dent from LaGrange, Col. Chas. Mabry from Atlanta Judge W. F. Wright.

 

P.S.  We stop the press to say that in the State Vs. Albright, that the State having exhausted their witnesses and failed to make a case the Solicitor General took a verdict of not guilty and Albright is now a free man.

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OBITUARY.  Died, 5th October, (1873)  M. A. Cheney, daughter of I. N. and M. A. Cheney, aged 10 years, 1 month and 8 days.  She was known in our school by the endearing name "Taddie". 

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October 17, 1873

The cars have got close enough to Carrollton for us to hear the whistle of the engine.  This is some consolation.

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Hymeneal: 

MORGAN - STRIPLING - at the residence of the bride's father on the morning of the 12th (Oct. 12, 1873) by J. P. Shaffer, Mr. Hiram A. Morgan to Miss Sallie Stripling.

 RUSSELL-BROWN:  On the evening of the 14th, (Oct. 14, 1873) at the residence of Mr. Russell, by J. P. Shaffer, Mr. Moses R. Russell to Miss E. L. Brown

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On Sunday morning the 6th inst. "the pearly gates were opened wide" to welcome little Mary Cheney home.

...Two days later our hearts were again saddened by the news that Mrs. Mary L. Bloodworth was dead. On Monday night the 7th she fell asleep, we trust, in Jesus.

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Executors Sale - The executor will sell a portion of the perishable property of the late Robert Moore at his residence, on Friday, the seventh day of November. 

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October 24, 1873

Thanks.  We hereby return our sincere thanks to Judge David Bowling, Ordinary of Haralson County, for a club of fifteen subscribers, send us this week from Buchanan.  Judge B. writes that he made the club up in about fifteen minutes.  Our subscription is rapidly increasing in the lower part of Haralson, and we hope soon to make the acquaintance of many in and around Buchanan, Tallapoosa and other points.

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Madam Rumor has, it that the Railroad will get here by Christmas.  We hope so.

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Hymeneal:

Married on the evening of the 16th inst. (Oct. 16, 1873)  Major Bruce of this place, and the firm of Bruce & Conyers, to Mrs. Eliza Goodwyn of Newnan.  The

ceremony took place at the residence of the bride in Newnan.

 

Married - Oct. 12, 1873 at the residence of Mr. Pugh Bird, by the Rev. Jno. G. Coldwell, Mr. W. W. Burrows, to Miss Susan Cheeves.

 

Wyatt - Smith:  On the 20th October 1873, Mr. John Wyatt to Miss Angelina Smith.

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Notice.  On Friday the seventh day of November next, will be sold at the residence of the late Robert Moore, deceased, a portion of the perishable property of said deceased, consisting of one yoke of oxen, two cows, two yearlings, eight head of sheep, one wagon, one good set of carpenters tools and one set cabinet tools with other articles not mentioned.  This October 11, 1873

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OCTOBER 31, 1873

Dead - An infant child of Mr. Newton Chandler, was buried in this place on last Monday evening. 

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November 7, 1873

Carroll Sheriff's Sales....Will be sold before the Court House..

...Property of R. W. Patterson.

...Property of David N. Reid.  John Shepheard vs. David N. Reid.  Levy made and returned to me by M. H. Scoggin, L. C.

...Property of J. W. Tarpley...in favor of J. T. Meador vs. J. W. Tarpley.

...Lot in town of Bowdon..known as S. S. Leveless shoe shop lot.  Levied on as the property of S. S. Loveless ...in favor of J. T. Meador vs. S. S. Loveless.

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Dead - Jeremiah Singleton, aged about eighty years, died suddenly while sitting in his chair at his residence in Bowdon on the 1st inst.(Nov. 1, 1873)

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November 14, 1873

Georgia, Carroll County.....D. P. Vickery has applied for exemption of personalty.

Georgia, Carroll County....W. L. McRea has applied for exemption of personalty.
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November 21, 1873
Town and County News.....Death of the Hon. S. C. Candler.  It is with feelings of the most profound regret that we announce the death of this distinguished citizen of this county, which occurred at his home at Villa Rica on the 13th inst.  Mr. C. at the time of his death, had been confined to his room but a few days, though he had been in feeble health for some time.  Since the death of Mr. Chandler, we also learn that Mrs. C. is very low and is not expected that she will live.

    Our acquaintance with Mr. Candler was rather limited but our impression from what we had seen of him, was, that he was a man of more than ordinary abilities.  Intellectually, we find the impression to be, among those who knew him best, that he had no superior in the county. He was undoubtedly a man of great native abilities combined with considerable culture, and in his death the county has sustained a great loss.

    We will not attempt here to vie a history of Col. Candler's public service nor a sketch of his private life.  We will leave this sad task to some of his many friends, who were better acquainted with him that we are.  Suffice it it say, that as a public man, he was well known throughout this section of the State, as he represented this county in the Legislature repeatedly before the war with honor to his constituency, as well as himself.

    Col. Candler was at the time of his death about sixty-five years of age.  He leaves behind a large and interesting family of children, the most of them of age we believe.  Senator M. C. Candler of Atlanta is his eldest son.

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November 28, 1873

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December 5, 1873

Hon. D. C. Candler.  The following obituary notice of the Hon. S. C. Candler is from the Cartersville Standard and Express, and we presume  is from the pen of the editor, Col. J. W. Harris:

    Hon. Samuel C. Candler died at his residence near Villa Rica, Carroll county, at 11 o'clock on Thursday 13th inst.  He was born on the 6th day of December 1800, and was therefore nearly sixty-four years old.  On the following Saturday he was buried by his sorrowing friends and neighbors at the new cemetery of the Methodist church in Villa Rica, with Masonic honors preceded by a touching, yet most comforting sermon from Rev. Mr. Trussell.  A larger concourse we have never seen gathered on any funeral occasion the people coming not only from his own neighborhood and county, but from greater distances to pay a last sad tribute of respect to a man whom they had loved, honored and admired while living.  Born in Columbia county, Georgia, he was at an early age left an orphan, after which, at about the age of ten years, he was taken charge of by his relative Dr. Ignatius A. Few, with whom he remained for some years, after which he lived with his mother in the county of Baldwin, until he was grown.  At this early period of his life he was put in charge of the interest of a large mining company in Carroll county, guarding and managing them with that strict fidelity and capacity which was always prominent throughout a long and honorable life.  Intermarrying with Marth the oldest daughter of Noble Beall, he made his home in Cherokee county for some years, after which he returned to Carroll county, where he resided until the day of his death.  Quiet and unassuming in all his deportment, of sound judgment and a wise discriminating mind, rigidly correct in all his transactions and intercourse with men, not olny did he acquire the regard of his fellow citizens, manifested by repeated acts of public confidence

and trust, but so great was the influence which his character exerted upon them that his very name became a proverb of honesty and virtue.

"As honest as Sam. Candler" was their heartiest expression and endorsement of character.  Amassing a very considerable fortue beofre the war, like many others he lived to see it shattered and lost amid the horrors of that fearful time.  Opposed to the secession of the State, yet when the war came upon us, he devoted himself and all his energies to the cause of the South, and through too old to undergo the severities of the tent and field, yet so conspienous was he for his adherence to the liberties of his native land, that when the federal troops overrun that portion of the country in which he dwelt, he had to flee from his home and take refuge in the forests and swamps from the merciless marauders who hunted for his person and his life.  The war over, once more with more than his old energy, he devoted himself to the re-building of his ruined fortune,

for the support and education of his large and interesting family.  About four years before his death he made a profession of religion and attached himself to the Methodist church, and from the day of his religious profession proved himself not only a humble and happy follower of his Savior, but a prominent, active and useful member of the church of his choice.  Converted at his own home, he made that home afterward a Bethel, and around the alter which he there raised in the bosom of his family, and upon which his morning, and evening sacrifices where always thankfully laid, there lingers yet the incense of his praises and his prayers.......

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Georgia - Carroll County...  N. Shelnutt having in proper form applied to me for permanent letters of administration on the estate of S. E. Smith, late of said county.

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Georgia - Carroll County... Sampson McCarty has applied for exemption of personalty.

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Georgia - Carroll County....To all whom it may concern:  W. B. Candler having in proper form applied to me for permanent letters of administration on the estate of S. C. Candler, late of said county, .....

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Thomas Cockrel has applied for exemption of personalty.

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Mandy Burrow, Wife of John Burrow, has applied for exemption of personalty.

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Hardy Z. Duke having applied to be appointed guardian of the person and property of Jesse Benjamin Duke, a minor of Thomas Duke, dec'd. resident ofsaid county ....................

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MCCLUNG-POLLARD;  Married at the residence of the bride's mother on the 27th of Nov. 1873, by J. M. Muse, J. P., Mr. Rubin McClung of Haralson

County to Miss Mary C. Pollard of this county.

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December 12, 1873

Carroll Sheriff's Sale ....will be sold...the farm of Robert H. Sopringer , in favor of John Smith, G. A. Wilson, and Elizabeth R. Russell, and Mary A.

Gatewood.

....Sixteen share of stock in the Savannah Griffin and North Alabama Railroad...property of W. J. Hembree,...in faovr of Z. Bonner and Reese Watkins

....Lot of land....on which W. W. Driver now lives, in favor of J. Kingsberry Executor, vs. W. W. Driver.

.... Property of J. C. Hicks....in favor of N. N. Beall and W. W. & H. F. Merrell, W. H. Awtry, W. Williams

....Property of d. M. Bloodworth...in favor of John Davis vs. A. S. Bridges and D. M. Bloodworth.

....S. C. Dickson interest in Lot No. 180...in favor of V. B. McClure

.....Property of Eli Benson, in favor of J. J. Summerlin against Eli Benson.

.....Property of Henry Widner in favor of Lewis Kuglar

.....Property of Wright Golden in favor of E. S. Hunt.

..... Property of Mary Robinson...in favor of W. F. Brown

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Georgia, Carroll County..  R. H. Springer has applied for exemption of personalty

Georgia, Carroll County.. Sampson McCarty has applied for exemption of personalty

Georgia, Carroll County.. Mandy Burrow, wife of John Burrow has applied for exemption of personalty

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Married - On Thursday the 11th inst (Dec. 11, 1873) at the residence of Wm. Brys, W. F. Grant to Miss M. D. Prince, by A. Sharp, J. P., On the same day (Dec. 11, 1873) at the residence of the Bride's father, J. W. Stovall to Miss M. E. _________-.

By the Rev. Jas Bryce on Sunday 8th of July,1873,  at the residence of the brides mother, Mr. James Crews to Miss Martha Buice.

Also by the same, on Thursday, (Dec. 4, 1873) at the residence of the brides father, Mr. John B. McWhorter to Miss Mary E. McWhorter. (Note by
transcriber:  John Bunyon McWhorter, born Jul. 1851, died 1900 in Alabama.  Son of Moses Allen McWhorter and Sarah Kinney. )

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December 19, 1873

Georgia, Carroll County....Eliza Chaney, wife of W. N. Chaney applies for exemtpion of personalty.

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No Paper next week - Christmas vacation

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(Note by transcriber.  Additional papers are not available until 1876. Transcribed by Liz Robertson, Copyright 2005)


 

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