Copyright 2006 E. Robertson

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

Please note:  Candace Gravelle has made  tremendous contributions  by transcribing The Carroll County Times for 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881 
and many others.  Thank you Candace for all the hard work.
The transcriptions  are located under  the heading " Newspaper" on the  Carroll County Archives at: 
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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 1^st 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,

 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:

 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.

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:

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.

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.

RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS BY ALUMNI OF BOWDON COLLEGE

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 24^th 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.

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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