1863 Early County News

August 10, 1864

Official Family Orders

The following was posted in his house a few days since, by a Poughkeepsie business man:

Headquarters House of _____

“General Orders No. 1. – Julia -------

Until the price falls, no more butter will be used in our family. James.”

He had hardly reached his counting house, when a special messenger handed him this:

“James: Until butter is reinstated by more tobacco will be use [sic] in this house.

Julia, Chief of Staff.”

It is said that butter won.

A correspondent of the New York News, writing from Grant’s army, says:

It is rather a painful thing to see shells fall from our mortars into the afflicted city of Petersburg, where they may explode in the street, church, or dwelling, but is now witnessed four times within each hour of the day, and so far its only effect has been to keep the unfortunate inhabitants of the city in constant fear and terror. General Grant may have demanded the surrender of the place, and it is charitable to suppose that he has, but I have not learned from any reliable source that such a demand has been made.

September 14, 1864

Early Inferior Court – Sept. Term, Sept. 6, 1864

Present their Honors W.W. Fleming, B. M. Fryer, M. T. Alexander and Peter Howard, Justices.

It is ordered by the Court that James N. Evans, Clerk of the Inferior Court , receive the money, and receipt to B. H. Robinson, A. C. S., for one stray Steer impressed for the Government. Weight 600 pounds gross, and marked with a crop and underbit in the left and underslope in the right ear. That he advertise the same, that the owner may have an opportunity of coming forward, proving property, paying for advertising and receiving the money.

A true extract from the Minutes.

Sept. 14, 1864 47-3t James N. Evans, C. I. C. E. C.

To Stock Raisers.

My fine-blooded Stallion, “Forrest,” will stand at Blakely this season. Insurance $50. Not responsible for accidents, but every care taken to prevent them

Sept. 7, 1864 . 46-tf S. S. Stafford

September 21, 1864

Early Inferior Court – Sept. Term, Sept. 6, 1864

Present their Honors W.W. Fleming, B. M. Fryer, M. T. Alexander and Peter Howard, Justices.

It is ordered that the following Tax be and is hereby levied for the year 1864, viz: Twenty per cent on the State Tax for Military purpose, and five per cent. On the State Tax for county purposes.

A true extract from the Minutes.

Sept. 7, 1864 16-dt James N. Evans, C. I. C. E. C.

Georgia – Calhoun County

Whereas, Minerva J. Sawyer applies to me for Letters of Administration on the Estate of Thomas T. Sawyer, late of said county, deceased: This is to cite all persons concerned to be and appear at my office on or before the first Monday in October next, to show cause (if any they have) why said letters should not be granted.

Given under my hand, and official signature, this September 7^th, 1864 .

Sept., 7, 1864 46-20D W. E. Griffin , Ordinary

October 5, 1864

Married,

At the residence of the bride’s mother, on the 4^th inst., by Rev. S. R. Weaver, Mr. R. F. J. Grist, to Miss Mattie R. Cook, all of this county.

A good Cook should always have a good Grist, and we think she has succeeded, but we have not had an evidence of her art yet in the way of a printers fee.

The following named gentlemen are earnestly requested to offer as candidates for Judge of the Inferior Court at the ensuing January election:

Peter Howard, Jas. H. Wade, J. W. Perry, Joel Porter, Jas. B. Brown.

Many Voters.

We are authorized to announce the name of John A. Timmons, who is now in service, as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of Thomas E. Speight, as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Count of Early county, at the next January election.

E. H. Grouby respectfully announces himself an independent candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county at the next January election. He will run entirely on his own book, regardless of the combinations of other parties, and hopes to receive a liberal share of the suffrages of the people. If he should be elected, he promises to use his whole influence in taxing those who are able to pay high enough to support the families of poor and needy Soldiers as they should be. Let the families of Soldiers be well cared for, is his motto.

October 5, 1864

Georgia – Early County,

Whereas, John M. Wade, applies to me for Letters of Administration on the Estate of Judson A. Wade, late of said county, deceased: This is to cite all persons interested to show cause (if any they have) why said letters may not be granted to the petitioner at the Court of Ordinary to be held in said county on the first Monday in November.

Given under my hand, and official signature, this Oct. 5, 1864 .

Oct. 5, 1864 50-30d Dennis M. Wade, Ordinary

Georgia – Early County,

Whereas, Joel W. Perry & Jane Odom apply to me for Letters of Administration, de bonis non, on the Estate of Green W. Odom, late of said county, deceased: This is, therefore, to cite all persons interested to show cause (if any they have) why said letters may not be granted to the petitioners at the Court of Ordinary to be held in said county on the first Monday in November next.

Given under my hand, and official signature, this Oct. 5, 1864 .

Oct. 5, 1864 50-30d Dennis M. Wade, Ordinary

Georgia – Miller County ,

Whereas, John C. Sheffield, Jr., applies to me for Letters of Guardianship on the person and property of Andrew Jackson and Rachield Sheffield, minor heirs of Arthur Sheffield, late of said county, deceased: These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all persons concerned to show cause (if any they have) why said letters should not be granted to said applicant in terms of the law.

Given under my hand, and official signature, this Oct. 5, 1864 .

M. V. Jordan, Ordinary

October 12, 1864

Died,

On the 24^th of Sept., 1864 , Joella Theodocia, youngest daughter of J. W. Hightower, aged 9 months and 24 days.

Sweet babe! – true portrait of thy mother’s face –

That sweet little rose has faded,

And cold that heart so warm;

Bit I know thy soul is happy –

Every pain and sorrow gone.

I would not wake thee, loved one –

By thy mother slumber on. Auntie.

On Sunday morning, Sept., 25, 1864 , near Colquitt , Ga. , Mary Ellen, infant daughter of Col. Robert H. and Paulina A. Tatum, of Dade county, Ga. , aged 2 months and 16 days.

Jesus said, “Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” A Friend.

October 19, 1864

Dates of Secession.

The Richmond Dispatch places Georgia next to South Carolina in the order of secession. In a note to section 5100 of the “Georgia Code,” the Compilers say: The following is the order in which the several States seceded from the United States , to wit:

1. South Carolina , Dec. 20^th, 1860 .

2. Mississippi , Jan. 9^th, 1861 .

3. Alabama , Jan. 11^th, 1861 .

4. Florida , Jan. 11^th, 1861 .

5. Georgia , Jan 19^th, 1861

6. Louisiana , Jan. 20^th, 1861 .

7. Texas , Feb. 1^st, 1861 .

8. Virginia , April 17^th, 1861 .

9. Arkansas , May 6^th, 1861 .

10. North Carolina , May 20^th, 1861 .

11. Tennessee , June 8^th, 1861 .

12. Missouri , August 12^th, 1861 .

October 26, 1864

The undersigned announces himself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county. If elected, his motto will be in the future as in the past, a faithful discharge of duty to all classes, uninfluenced by fear, favor or affection. W.W. Fleming.

We are authorized to announce the name of S. J. Collier, who is now in service, as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of M. T. Alexander as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of B. M. Fryer as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of J. B. Jones as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of W. J. Howell as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of John Gilbert, as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

November 2, 1864

Sorgho.

As there has been much said in regard to the Chinese or Sorgho Cane, I propose to give you my experience with it. I have ground a large quantity for my neighbors, from which I made a good article of syrup but no sugar. After two trials the skimmings make good beer for a day or two, which may be readily made into good vinegar. The refuse skimming is excellent for hogs. After grinding, the stalks may be reduced to ashes by burning, from which an excellent quality of soap may be made.

William Tucker

Randolph County , Ga.

Oct. 21, 1864 .

The Nashville Union publishes a long narrative from one Josephus Camp, said to be a late editor of the Atlanta Confederacy, but still more lately of the Cuthbert Times. He says he left the Confederacy because he was about to be imprisoned for writing an article favoring a reconstruction of the Union . And so Mr. Camp has decamped. We have no knowledge of the article from which he fled in fear, and on which he bases his right to abolition favor; but we presume, ‘ere this, he has been received into “the bosom of Abraham.” Telegraph

November 2, 1864

The Early Home Guards are called out to-day, to meet an anticipated raid from the Yankees. Our officers having received information that another raid from Pensacola has been put on foot, Capt. Milton, of Marianna, telegraphed that they were all day Saturday last crossing the Choctawhatchie river, marching in this direction. If there is any truth at all in this dispatch, (which we considerably doubt,) we are of opinion their destination is either Tallahassee or Eufaula, and hope it will not be necessary for our Company to have to cross the Chattahoochee . Although we look upon the Militia organization as a very weak one, it is all that we have to depend upon to protect our homes from these raiding parties, and as we may expect to be troubled with them all this winter, it is best for us to be well prepared for them, and give the cowardly, thieving wretches a warm reception.

December 7, 1864

Notice.

Sixty days after date, application will e made to the Honorable Court of Ordinary of Early county, for leave to sell the Negroes and personal property of Judson A. Wade, late of said county, deceased, for distribution among the heirs.

Nov. 9, 1864 . 5-3m John M. Wade, Adm’r.

Notice to Debtors and Creditors.

All persons indebted to the Estate of Green W. Odom, late of Early county, Georgia, deceased, will make immediate payment; and those having claims against said Estate, will present them in terms of the law, or they will be barred.

Joel W. Perry.

Adm’r de bonis non.

Nov. 23, 1864 . 7-6t

Notice

Sixty days after date, application will e made to the Honorable Court of Ordinary of Early county, for leave to sell a negro man named Moses, belonging to the Estate of Green W. Odom, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs of said deceased.

Joel W. Perry.

Adm’r de bonis non.

Nov. 9, 1864 . 5-2m

Dr. R. C. Knowles,

Blakely, Early County, Geo.

Intending to make a permanent residence in Blakely, offers his medical services, in all branches to the citizens of the place and surrounding county.

May be found, at all hours, at the Drug Store, unless professionally engaged.

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December 14, 1864

Early Inferior Court – In Chambers

December 3, 1864 .

It is ordered by the Court that an Election be held at the Court House, and other Precincts in said county, on Wednesday, the 4^th day of January next, for five Justices of the Inferior Court for said county, to serve during the term affixed by the constitution and laws of the State.

WW. Fleming, JIC

BM Fryer, JIC

MT Alexander, JIC

A true extract from the Minutes,

J N Evans, CICEC

Dec. 3, 1864 8-4t

The undersigned respectfully solicits the votes of the good citizens of Early county, as he again offers himself as a candidate through the influence of his friends, for re-election of Justice of the Inferior Court . If elected, will endeavor, as heretofore, a faithful discharge of duty.

Peter Howard.

The friends of J. W. Hightower respectfully announces him a candidate for the office of Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the ensuing January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of Dr. G. W. Holmes as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of A. D. Smith as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of J. J. Swearingen as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Miller county, at the next January election.

December 14, 1864

We are authorized to announce the name of W. J. BUSH as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of BERYAN CHAMBERS as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of JOEL L. PORTER as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

The friends of JAMES H. WADE respectfully announce him as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

Mr. Grouby: You will please announce the name of Z. W. LEE as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the ensuing January election. Early Hussars.

Having become disabled for field service, by having served through several campaigns in the army, I announce myself a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election. James B. Cook.

We are authorized to announce the name of WILLIAM COLLIER as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of A. J. MILLER as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

December 14, 1864

We are authorized to announce the name of DANIEL M. RICKS as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of JOHN BOATRIGHT as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

The undersigned announces himself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Justice of the Inferior Court of Early county. If elected, his motto will be in the future as in the past, a faithful discharge of duty to all classes, uninfluenced by fear, favor or affection. W.W. Fleming

We are authorized to announce the name of S. J. COLLIER who is now in service, as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of M. T. ALEXANDER as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

December 14, 1864

We are authorized to announce the name of B. M. FRYER as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of J. B. JONES as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of W. J. HOWELL as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of JOHN GILBERT as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

The friends of JAMES FREEMAN announce him as a candidate for the office of Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of JOHN A. TIMMONS, who is now in service, as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

We are authorized to announce the name of THOMAS E. SPEIGHT as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election.

E. H. GROUBY respectfully announces himself an independent candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county at the next January election. He will run entirely on his own book ….

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