1889- THE COVINGTON TIMES
July- Dec. 1889

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JULY 13, 1889 Published on Every Saturday, has missing issues & pages.

Mrs. Lucy W. Hayes, wife of Ex-President Hayes is dead.

Rev. Mr. Jordan of Highland Home is conducting a series of meetings here.
Mr. James Stephens has purchased the building he knows he occupies from Col. Hickman of Elba.

Miss Lovie Stewart returns to her home at Rose Hill.
Judge Riley and Mr. James T. Bradshaw left for the Capital City Wednesday.

Mrs. Cauley, who has been spending time with her sister, Mrs. Tatom of this place, returned to her home at Troy.

Mrs. Dr. Chapman of Troy arrived Wednesday morning.
-Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. July 2, 1889 Ephraim J. Williamson has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. August 15, 1889,viz:

Witnesses to prove his continued residence: Jesse O. Acree, Green W. Williams, Wiley O. South, William T. South, Red Level Ala.
-Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. July 19, 1889 Jesse P. Freeman has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. Witnesses: Henry Williams, William C. Baker, Louis J. Smith, Josiah H. Snowden, Andalusia Ala.
-Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. July 2, 1889 Walter A. Berdeaux has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. Witnesses: Jesse O. Acree, Green W. Williams, Wiley O. South, William T. South, Red Level Ala.

-Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. June 25, 1889 James Wallace has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court on Aug. 6th 1889, at Andalusia Ala. Witnesses: Archibald T. Moody, James P. Russeau, John L. Stewart, George W. Filand, Rose Hill, Ala.
-Sheriff’s Sale, Conecuh County, Judgment recently obtained against Allen Stokes Property Dated at Andalusia, Ala this 20th day of May 1889.
-Sheriff’s Sale, Covington County, judgment obtained against Francis Watson, and E. Watson in favor of the Court, levied lands, East of lands of Adams and Stephens, North by town lots of J. A. Prestwood. July 1, 1889.

-Sheriff’s Sale, Crenshaw County, Judgment recently obtained against Levi T. Wells and Lizzie Wells, 12 acres Property. Above sale postponed to Monday 15th July. Andalusia, Ala.

-Sheriff’s Sale, Covington County, Judgment recently obtained against R.H. Gafford and W.B. Bagley, Property, Monday 22 July 1889, Andalusia Dated this 17th day of June 1889.

July 20, 1889

-Cap Lightner, older Negro man, living near Ozark went out to dig out a gopher, not coming back for several hours, his wife went to look for him, the earth had caved in around him and he was dug out the next day dead.

-Two colored men were snake bitten while fishing in muddy water, Ed Liplon was bitten twice, Jack Brown bitten once. Buck Monk caught a snake instead of a fish. They have NO more fishing in mind.

- Mrs. J. J. Murphy, died Wednesday after a short illness with distress of the stomach. Dr. Steve did an Autopsy to ascertain the disease. A mass from the stomach weighed 2 lbs. There was another 2 lb. mass in her stomach that can have but one reasonable theory as to why it looks like wood. Mrs. Murphy swallowed small pieces of her snuff brushes and the mass accumulated over the years. The presence of a rag amidst the wood mass cannot be accounted for. It was 2-3 feet long and closely imbedded in the wood.-Birmingham Age-Herald.

-Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. June 4, 1889 George W. Russell has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. on July 23, 1889: Witnesses- William Riley, John B. Adams, Micajah Tompkins, Wesley R. Garvin, Andalusia Ala.
-Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. June 29, 1889 Henry H. Jones has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. on Aug. 12, 1889. Witnesses: George M. Williamson, Willie A. Cobb, Henry W. Cassidy, John Cooper, Fairfield, Ala.

-We regret the death of Col. W.E. Maulden of Ozark.

- Mr. C.A. O’Neal And Major Lewis attended Chancery Court at Rutledge this week.

-Mr. George Foster cut his leg with a drawing knife.

-Mr. Nick Harvill of Red Level lost a horse.

- Messrs. Richard Tillis and G. F. Emerson left for Geneva Tuesday. We regret to lose these 2 gentleman and wish them luck in their new home.

-Mrs. Dolly Duncan was murdered by her husband, Henry Duncan in Dale County, Ala., last Wednesday. Suspicion arose when he eloped with one of the neighbors daughters. Her body was taken from the grave by the Coroner. The Coroner’s jury returned a verdict that Henry Duncan was guilty of murder. He had administered deadly poison to his wife. On Tuesday night following, abt. 6 miles from Chipley Fla. Mr. Baldree with his posse of men overtook Duncan and his daughter at he home of his sister. He is now a prisoner.

July 27,1889 Note: Spelling as spelled in newspaper !!!

- Master David Barrow killed a large rattlesnake.

-Marriage- Mr. Mike Simmons, an Irish Gardner and Mrs. Rhodes, Married on Monday, Inst

-Moses Graves was killed last Tuesday in Lamar County Ala. by the famous “Rube Burrows”.
- Mr. John Chapman and family leave to visit relatives in Leon today.
-Mrs. Williams, a very aged lady died last Monday, residing near Rose Hill.
-Mr. J.A. Outler, former citizen of this County wrote to his old neighbor, Mr. G.F.C. Moore. Outler now resides in Hot Springs, Arizona.

-Mr. L.S. Law, after visiting relatives here has returned to his home in Haw Ridge.

-Mr. Lothair Tatom returned a few days ago, he has been with his father on the Steamer Mary -Alice for several months.

-Mr. Z.T Carter of Rose Hill brought in a cotton bloom pulled on the 22 inst. Mr. William Houston also sent us some cotton Blooms on Wednesday last.
-Semi Annual Report of Green Butler, County Treasurer. Honorable Commissioner’s Court of Covington County from Jan.7’ 89 to July 1, ‘89: Named under DR are: E. Dixon, M. Riley, & M.D. Jones. CR -January 7, 1889- J. J. Borrow, bridge order, Malachi Riley, Printing, M. Riley, Clerk of Court, Commissioner & E. N. Paulk , D. L. Mitchell, W. G. Williams. March 8, 1889 Special Jurors:
W. H. Roberts, William Jordan, Daniel Cassidy, N. P. Cravey, G. W. Williams, B. L. Ballard. Petit Jurors: A. P. Day, Henry Smith, W. T. Paulk, H. Robins, James Williams, W. D. Brooks, J.D. Barrow, J. I. Pagett, C.T. Bell, J. E. Adkins, J. T. Thomasson, J. J. Potts, J.A. Stewart. Special Jurors: J.E. Peacock, H. Sims, W.T. Short, W.S. Stokes, J.H. Leonard, J.C. Edson, Robert Hart, James Sims, R.B. Martin, M.L. Dauphin, R.M. Sturgis, C.A. Beasley, J.C. Gomillion, H. Gantt. Petit Juror:
W.T. Curry, J.M. Short, Elijah Pagett, C.A.J. Clark, Middleton Riley, D.P. Driggers, P.J. Gantt, J.A. Riley, E.G. Pagett, W.H. Short, J.J. O’Neal.

March 9th, -bailiff W.W. Patrick, baliff A.C. Martin, Grand Juror J.M. Ward, Jurors: Josiah Woodham, J.J. Williamson, Jonathon Brewton, J.B. Bullock, W.A. Kennedy, A. McLellan, V.L. Williams, G.W. Dorsey, E.A. Straughn, W.H. Teel, James Riley, Julian Boles, Davis Campbell, Daniel Rogers, B.F. Martin, H. Barnes, J.S. Harper, L.P. White, Rice Butler, E. Patterson, baliff A.J. Kilpatrick, Juror -H. C. Bardin, Alexander Hart, W. H. Franklin, H. Adams, J.B. Hallford, J.I. Deens, Bose Riley, J.B. Adams, W.W. Taylor, E.J. Mancill, W.W. Cadenhead, J.B. Thompson, G,.W Knight, William Ward, Melvin Beasley, L.J. Smith, C.M. Cooper, J.M. Ramer, J.W. Prestwood, R.E. Lamsford, A.A. Kelly, A. J. Sims, D. J. Worley, A.C. Straughn, J.P. Edwards, D.J. Dozier, W.H. Bowers, Wm. Riley.

March 12th ‘89 Jurors: A. Woodham, J.J. Nalls, J.H. Bozeman, D.A. Hutcheson, A.J. Adams, T. D. Jeffry, Moses Smith, A.M. Fendley, N.B. Dixon, J.T. Drake, C.E. Nelson, J.A. Riley, S. A. Jones, A G. Adkison, Jacob Ramer, G.L. Chesser, T.M. Sharp, B.C. Hicks, W.J. Wiggins, J. J. Ward, C.N. Cook, Wilson Beck, J.H. Caton, K. H. Adkins, J. W. Adkison, H.S. Gatlin, B.F. Odom, J.C. Weaver.

March 18th, ‘89- D.P. Driggers, John Bass, Rueben Hart, M.J. Bulger, Jos. Peterson, G.W. Bagley, J.A. Davis, J.F. Hart, J.T. Hartridge, A.M. Sturgis, Isaac Steel, J.M. Parker, A.P. Ganus, J.B. Brewton, W.A. Rawls, J.T. Wright, W.T. Glidewell, W.E. Hitson, T.C. Bozeman, R.W. Watson, A.J. Jones, G.S. Brooks, W.S. Bozeman, R.W. Watson, A.J. Jones, G.S. Brooks, M.V. Hare, H.C. Barden, George Dunson, E.E. Paulk.
March 23 ‘89- W.J. Head, S.I.S. Cawthorn.

April 1st ‘89-H.B. O’neal, Mrs. Recebba Smith-feeding jurors, J.C. Clary, E.N. Paulk, W.G. WIlliams, D.L. Mitchell, H.P. Reynolds-serving notices, G.W. Dunson- hauling stationary, Gantt- Sheriff.
April 3, ‘89-Room rent- Henry Opp, Other’s receiving money, M. Riley, E.C. Clayton, G.J. Hutchison, D.L. Mitchell, L.P. Parker, J.M. Parker, J.M. Robinson, E.A. Brantley, J.M. Findly, J.M. Weaver, J.F. Burelson, J.M. Franklin, R.L. Findly, A.M. Fendldy, B.H. Lewis, A. W. Turner, H. Williams, J.A. Carter, F.J. turner, J.S.W. Cawthorn, W.J. cravey, B.F. Dunn, J.A. Hughes, L.J. Salter, C.A.J. Clark, T.C. Bozeman, T.J. Watkins, J.I Dixon, P.J. Gantt, L.H. Smith, S.J. Bedgood, E. Boles, A.T. Harper, J. Wiggins, W.J. Wiggins, J.W. Penton, W.H. Wiggins, Garrett Stanley, J.E. Stanley, B.L. Lowman, J.W. Walcott, W.S. Kervin, S.A. Dauphin, E. Dixon, J.T. Manning, J.W. Prestwood, Reuben Diamond, W.P. Howell, O.F. Hartsfield, May 14th ‘89- E.N. Paulk, J.D. Clary, W.G. Williams, D.L. Mitchell, J.A. Stewart.- end

-Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. July 2, 1889 Walter A. Bordeaux, has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. August 13, 1889,viz:

Witnesses to prove his continued residence: Jesse O. Acree, Green W. Williams, Wiley O. South, William T. South, Red Level Ala.
-Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. July 24, 1889 George N. Gardner has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. Sept. 3, 1889,viz:

Witnesses to prove his continued residence: Jesse O. Acree, Green W. Williams, James O. South, William H. Parker, Red Level Ala.
-Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. July 18, 1889 James D. Wiggins has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. August 27, 1889,viz:

Witnesses to prove his continued residence: Josiah Woodham, Reuben A.D. Woodall, James S. Woodall, Jerry Woodall, Sandford, Ala.

August 03 ‘89 (Saturday)
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Little daughter of Mrs. Lavonia Barnhill was choked to death while eating a peach on Saturday last week. Mrs. Barnhill lives with her father, Mr. Joseph Hart near Williams Mill.
-Fannie Bryant is charged with being an accomplice of R.R. Hawes in the murder of his wife and children at Birmingham is to be tried next week.
-Mr. C. N. Johnston of this place dropped dead this evening, age 70.

-Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. July 29, 1889 Henry H. Jones has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. August 12, 1889,viz:

Witnesses to prove his continued residence: George Williamson, Willie A. Cobb, Henry W, Cassidy, John Cooper, Fairfield, Ala.

-Born a 10 lb. boy to Mr. Jasper McQuien, living at Miller’s Mill.

--Messrs. S.T. Ewing, P.R. Parsons, and T.W. Bell of Crenshaw were in Andalusia last week.

-Mrs. Emily Lewis of Henderson is spending time with her daughter, Mrs. G.F. Emerson at this place.

-Little Alma, daughter of Mr. R. Tillis is ill.

-A huge watermelon is at the home of Mr. J.S. Josey in Red Level.

-Rev. Mr. Williams of Barbour County has decided to permanently locate among us.

- Mr. George E. Hicks will remove to Hattiesburg, Miss., in a week or so.

-Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. July 24, 1889 Charles Martin has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. Sept. 30th, 1889,viz: He names the following witnesses: Abram Hart, J. A. J. Hart, J. A. Hart, C. D. Hart, Andalusia, Ala.

- List of Jurors- Grand and petit Jurors draw for Fall term of Covington Co. Court:
A. W. Deens; Loango, C.A. O’Neal; Red Level, J.F. Lowman; Shirley, Daniel Hart; Lake View, W.B. Watkins; Williams Mill, W.G.W. Peoples; Wiggins, W.H Hart ;Rosa, James Aplin; Green Bay,

W. J. Stanley; Hallton, J.L. Stewart; Rose Hill, W.D. Boyett; Andalusia, W.C. Johns: Rose Hill, M.V. Hare; Andalusia, S.P. Feagin; Fairfield, A.F. Miller; Lake View. Petit Jurors: L. J. Salter; Andalusia.
Petit Jurors- 1st week- L.J. Salter, Andalusia, Wm. Snider; Andalusia, A.S. Wallace; Hallton, J.H. Sasser; Rose Hill, Y.E. Hughes; Vera Cruz, J.A. Whaley; Hallton, L.C. Carter;Wiggins, T.J. George;Lake View, J. W. Woodham; Hallton, Wm Fletcher; Andalusia, D.A. Hart;Beda, W.H. Adams;Opine, A.T. Moody; Rose Hill, John Stanley; Opine, J.W. wiggins;Sanford, J.T. Bradshaw; Andalusia, F.M. Hassel;Fairfield, W.H. Pagett;Conecuh River, Elisa Godwin; Fairfield, W. A. Rawls; Rome, J.H. Cravey; Greenbay, W.B. Manning;Lake View, D.S. Barrow;Andalusia, J.M. Watson;Red Level, J.T. Lord;Red Level, J.A. Fendley; Loango, George Hudson; Shirley, R. M. Clary;Beda, M.A. George; Williams Mill, C.S. Thomasson; Fairfield. Petit Jurors-2d week. T.D Josey; Red Level, L.B.J. Hassell;Fairfield, D.N. Jordan;Shirley, G.W. Richardson; Williams mill, T.J. Watkins; Williams Mill, W.N. Radford; Opine, J.I. Dixon; Rome, J.F. Burleson; Hallton, J.A. Woodham; Hallton,S.T. Tindel; Rose Hill, Wm. Crosby; Green Bay, J.J. Barrow; Greenbay, J.J. Ganus; Rose Hill, J.T. Cockroft; Williams Mill, W.R. Garvin; Andalusia, S.A. Jones; Fairfield, T.J. Brown; Andalusia, E.J. Beasley; Red Level, J.J. Short; Wiggins, M. Thorinton; Hallton, E. Little; Andalusia, L.E. Atwell; Andalusia, J.D. Wiggins;Wiggins, J.D. Mott;Vera Cruz, J.F. Lowman;Shirley, S.D. Wiggins; Sanford, J.T. Thomasson; Andalusia, Isiah Boles; Lake View, John Lunsford; Fairfield.

August 10, ‘89 (Saturday)

-little child of Mr. Hodnett of Equality, Coosa County was scalded to death last week.

-Mr. Sam J. Townsend of China Grove has a wooden trunk which has been in his family for 4 generations. It was brought from Germany. Mrs. Townsend’s Mother is the late Mrs. Matilda Carter.

- Mr. Wm Baker and wife are visiting relatives in Coffee County.
-Mrs. Snider of Pike County is visiting her son, Rev. Wm. Snider of this place.
-Mr. Faulkenberry is having a cottage built in Andalusia.

-Mr. George Foster and Mr. Bose have been quite sick the past week.
-Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. July 31, 1889- William S. Kervin has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. September 10, 1889,viz:Witnesses to prove his continued residence: John L. Chesser, Henry O. Barfield, Irvin C. Colvin, Joel T. Turner; Vera Cruz, Ala.


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Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. July 31, 1889 -Stephen R. Kervin has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. September 10, 1889,viz:Witnesses to prove his continued residence: John L. Chesser, Henry O. Barfield, Irvin C. Colvin, Joel T. Turner; Vera Cruz, Ala.


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Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. July 31, 1889 Mary A. Kervin has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. May 1, 10, 1889,viz:
Witnesses to prove his continued residence: John L. Chesser, Henry O. Barfield, Irvin C. Colvin, Joel T. Turner; Vera Cruz, Ala.


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Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. Aug. 7, 1889 Wiley South has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. September 19, 1889,viz:
Witnesses to prove his continued residence: John D. Mott, John C. Gomillion, William A. Williamson, Ephraim J. Williamson; Rose Hill Ala.

-Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. Aug. 07, 1889 James Wheeler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. September 18, 1889,viz: Witnesses to prove his continued residence: Benjamin F. Dunn, Middleton Riley, James F. Dunn, James E. Rawls; Hamptonville, Ala.

August 17, 1889
- Marceiluc P. Martin
and Miss Lizzie Josey were married in red Level on the 4th Inst. E. J. Beasley, Esq. preformed the ceremony.

-Joseph Brannon, lost his dwelling to fire, he lives in Coffee County.

- Alex Foshee is died Friday. His remains passed through Brewton on the way to Evergreen to the family burying ground on Pigeon Creek, Conecuh Co, where his Uncle David Foshee resides. He has been in Mississippi the past 3 years.

- Little Richard Morton, the 7 year old son of Mr. P.M. Morton of Birmingham was bitten by a rattlesnake yesterday morning. - Birmingham Age Herald.

- Death of William A. Riley, Sunday Last on the 11th inst. He was the son of Mrs. George Riley. He was familiarly called “Bose” and in his 19th year. He was interred at a Cemetery here on Monday afternoon.

-Mr. Jackson Jones opened a singing school at Salem Church 5 miles southeast of Andalusia on Fri. 9th inst.

-Mrs. Foster of Greenville is visiting her son, Mr. George Foster who is seriously sick. He is staying at the home of Mr. John W. Prestwood.

-Admr’s sale, Covington County, Estate of R. W. Turner, Deceased. W. T. Acree Adm’r will sell the real estate belong to this Estate Monday 2d of Sept, 1889.

August 24, 1889

-Mr. George Coon and Miss Celia Dorsey were married at the residence of the bride’s Father, Mr. Harrison Dorsey of Cool Springs on the 23rd day of July.

-Mrs. W. F Martin of Chaffin is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. G.W. Dunson.
-Sheriff’s sale against Mrs. Loretta Crumpler, Chancery Court of Crenshaw County, Ala on Monday 23d. day of Sept, 1889. Dated 21st Aug. 1889.

August 31, 1889

-Mr. Hill Pittman died 24 hours after being shot. Tom Morgan and Hill Pittman came to Luverne on Thursday the 8th inst., upon returning home came up to the camp of Messrs. Walt Kirby and Jiles Coon, who lived near the Florida line. A quarrel arose, Kirby shot Pittman, Kirby & Coon then hitched up & came to Luverne. Pittman leaves a wife and 2 small children. Kirby and Jiles Coon were arrested.

- Admr’s Sale- Covington County, the Estate of Nancy Feagin, Deceased, at the old Feagin homestead, near Fairfield, Ala.

-Mr. W.R. Allen of Selma is spending time with his brother of this place, and Mr. Ed. T. Albritton.

-little child of Mr. Dan Atkinson, living at Millet’s Mill, died on Wednesday night.

-Little Grover, son of B.J. Hogg of Oakey Streak found a rattlesnake and took it home. He was not bitten.

-Mr. A.A. Kelly of Opine, ran into the wire of the Cemetery with his horse last Wednesday. The horse tripped & fell to the ground with Mr. Kelly under him. He had a narrow escape from death.

September 7, 1889
- Daniel Moore died at his residence near Mt. Hilliard, Ala, Aug. 3d. 1889. He leaves a wife, 3 sons, 4 daughters.
-Mr. Jno. T. Bagley is the happy papa of an eleven pounder that came on the 21st Ult.
--Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. Aug. 15, 1889 -Robert F. Burke has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. September 26, 1889,viz:
Witnesses to prove his continued residence: George L. Dunnavant, Henry Williams, George W. Knight; all of Andalusia & Bennett B. Bass ; Fairfield.

- Mrs. L.T. Law of Haw Ridge is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C.A. O’Neal of Andalusia.
-Mr. G.F. Emerson and family left for Geneva, we regret the departure.
-Mr. West. Garvin has the best turnip patch in the vicinity.
-D.W. Paul killed a large Moccasin snake while working on O’Neal’s Farm.
-Messers. Joseph Barron and Geo. Barnes, living near the post office in Iola, killed a sturgeon which measured over 5 feet.

-Circuit Court, Fall Term, Judge Hubbard- The following were sentenced and are now in jail; Perry Manly, John Meeks and John Liles for short terms in County Jail; and J.E. Stanley- 3 years in the penitentiary. The case of the state Vs. Joseph Hart was continued to next term of Court.
-Mr. C.J. Mills of bullock accompanied his cousin, Miss Mollie O’Neal on her return home to Andalusia.

-Mr. Willis Riley of Greenville accompanied his daughter, Mrs. J. R. Burnett to this place recently.

-Mr. Johnnie TAYLOR, son, son of W.W. Taylor, Esq. of Rose Hill, who was engaged in the photography business in Mississippi, took sick and was forced to return home on Sunday last.

-Mr. J.J. Ganus living 5 miles east of Andalusia was bitten by a snake on his hand. Also Mr. Shady Carter, was bitten on the hand by a snake a few days ago.
-The store of Cullen E. Stanley near the Coffee County line was destroyed by fire Sunday night last.

September 21, 1889
- George P. Thagard of Crenshaw County is dead.
- Emanuel Richards, Colored, of Montgomery beat his Father to death the other night.
- Matthew Odom shot himself in the leg having been in the vicinity of the Hilton Post Office.
- Mr. T. J. Brown has left our office with several sticks of Rice stalks.
- John Ensley stabbed Columbus Bardin last Sunday night at the Christian Church over a young lady. He was not killed. Mr. Henry Bardin and Mr. W. J. Huff Captured Ensley.
- Ella Perry, Colored was beaten to death by her husband at Avondale.


Sept. 28, 1889

- Mrs. Knowles , 100 years old was accidentally burned to death in Butler County, Ala.
- A man by the name of PEBBLES committed suicide in Barbour County. He cut his throat with a razor.
---Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. Sept. 16, 1889 -Benjamin P. Brooks has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. October 39, 1889,viz:
Witnesses to prove his continued residence: John F. King, John F. Polk, Jackson A. Smith, Warren Adams; Loango Ala.

-Mr. Claud Riley left for highland Home College on Friday.
-Mr. John Nichols of Beda, cut himself severely on the leg and foot while hewing a log a few days ago.

-Mr. Ed Baisden is in Georgia where he will remain a month or two.

- The daughter of Mr. George Dauphin of Rose Hill broke her arm recently.

-Hugh Stewart, son of Mr. Monroe Stewart of Rose Hill, fell out the door and broke his leg.

- Deputy-Sheriff Dunson re-captured John E. Stanley who escaped jail from here.

-Beda, Ala.-Aug. 31st Brother John M. Willimgham’s wife is dead. She requested to be buried beside her deceased Mother at Corner Creek Church in Geneva County. We carried her corpse 36 miles to her Uncles house. She leaves a husband and 4 children.

- a Negro man waylaid Mr. John Mills of Pike County the other night. The wound was not fatal.
- Notice, State of Ala- Covington County, Probate court. Sept. 23d,1889. This day came M. C. Gantt, Sheriff, Estate of Daniel McDuffie, Deceased, for purpose of division of heirs. The 17th day of Oct, 1889.
Heirs: Mary Edge; resident of Walton County, Fl.

 

October 05, 1889

- Emma Jernigan, Daughter of Mr. Wm. Jernigan of Oakey Streak, aged 8 died on the 15th of September, followed by the death of her sister, Laura Aged 16 on the 22d September.
-Fed Owens, Colored cut Burrell Bogan, also colored, with a knife in Greenville.

October 12, 1889
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Young son of Dan Henderson, colored died Thursday morning.
- A 10 month old child of Mr. Man Lindsey died a few days ago.
- A Negro gave birth to twins at Anniston lately- one black, and one white.
-Deputy U.S. Marshall Sparks was killed by Lock Ezell at Belgreen, Ala. last week.

October 19, 1889
-J.E. Henderson of Troy will soon move to Ozark.
-Mrs. Andrew Smith of Tuscumbia has given birth to seven children in 4 years.
-Mrs. Harrison Williamson was thrown from her buggy near Mt. Ida and seriously injured.
-Indictment found against Russell Glenn, age 17, at Belgreen, Ala. for killing his father.

--Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. Oct. 1st, 1889 -Benjamin P. Brooks has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. November 12, 1889,viz: Witnesses to prove his continued residence: James Potts, Barney McLelland, Jack M. Franklin, William H. Hogg; Loango, Ala.

- Miss Lucretia Gasking of Oak Grove Fla., is dead.
-Mr. James Brown and family have moved to Geneva.

-Zebulon Terry, Esq., of Red Level presented us with a nice lot of Apples.

-Mr. Frank Brown of Williams Mill killed 3 wild turkeys in one day last week. Frank says that he and Moses George Jr. are the champion turkey shots in Covington.

-Tommie Harrelson and Tommie Adams of Rose Hill, went to Geneva Monday last.
-Mr. Wm Jernigan of Oakey Streak who has lost two daughters in one week has now lost a third child.
-On Wednesday last the dwelling of Mr. Joseph Garrett, living on Poley Creek was destroyed by fire.

October 26, 1889
- Angus Skipper was assassinated on the night of the 20th inst., 6 miles from Ozark. 5 men have been arrested with the deed.

- J. J. Morris of Elba, has been elected County treasurer by the commissioners of Coffee County to fill the vacancy of the former Treasurer, Mason King, who is deceased.

-Mr. C.S. O’Neal and wife spent the night at Rose Hill.

-Miss Angie Penton left for Milton, Fla. where she will attend school.
- D. D. Roberts of Covington County has been drawn to serve as a grand Juror in the U.S. Court in Montgomery.

- Mr. D.D. Williams who taught school out at five runs a short while has lost his youngest son on the day he reached his old home in Barbour County.
-Mr. L.M. Jordan, residing seven miles below Andalusia, lost a fine Milch cow,

- On Sunday 13th Inst. Mr. Ed. T. Albritton, accompanied by his Best Man, Henry Law, left for Demopolis, where he was united in marriage to Miss Liddie Allen on the 17th inst.

-Mr. Columbus Mills and Miss Kate Cosby, a runaway couple from Bullock, Crenshaw County passed through here Saturday morning the 19th, on their way to Columbus, Ga. to be married.

---Notice- Covington County, Probate Court, 4th day of Oct. 1889. This day came Mrs. E. J. Brooks, widow of B.C. Brooks, late guardian for LORRELLA, MARY ETTA and GEORGE W. RILEY, and filed evidences for a final settlement of the said guardianship. Ordered 29th Day of Oct, 1889 it be appointed, all persons appear if interested. Malachi Riley. Probate Judge Covington County.

---Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. Oct. 21, 1889 -LEM WARD has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. December 8, 1889,viz: Witnesses to prove his continued residence: Benjamin L. Stokes, Matthew W. Stokes, Noah S. Stokes, John B. Adams; Andalusia Ala.

----Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. Sept. 21st, 1889 -Lizzie Stanley has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. Nov. 5th, 1889,viz: Witnesses to prove his continued residence: George W. Russell, James A. Brown, Wesley R. Garvin, John B. Adams; Andalusia, Ala.

 

November 2, 1889

-J. L. Little, a one armed white man was almost beaten to death by unknown parties on a public road in Conecuh County recently.
-Lightning struck the barn of Milton Whaley near Troy on the 26th Ult.

- two little grandchildren living on Brundidge road seven miles from Troy, got into the trunk of their Uncle, Mr. Bob Smith, and took out a self-cocking Smith & Wesson Pistol. The older boy aged 8 years pointed it at his little brother, aged 3 years and pulled the trigger. The ball passed into his shoulder. The child died Wednesday night.- Troy Messenger

- John Lang drop dead in the public road of Greenville the other day.
- E.E. Thompson was accidentally killed a few days ago while working at the Troy Fertilizer Factory.- Troy Enquirer

- RUBE BURROWS and friend is in our County. He was hemmed in by seven citizens, attempted his arrest. Two killed, one badly Wounded. Killed outright were Penn Woodard and Henry Anderson, and James Herring wounded. Our Sheriff was not here. Burrows has escaped again.

----Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. October 24, 1889 -James A. Taylor has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. Dec. 10th, 1889,viz: Witnesses to prove his continued residence: James E. Weaver, William L. Norris, William Coon, Archie Rials; Dannelly, Ala.

---Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. Oct. 28 , 1889 -Nancy Merriwether has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. December 11th, 1889,viz: Witnesses to prove his continued residence: Jesse C. Smith, William L. Harrison, Green B. Clark, Thomas R.C. Teel; Hallton, Ala.

---Notice: Land Office at Montgomery, Ala. Oct. 24, 1889 -John P. Dannelly has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in his claim in the Probate Court at Andalusia Ala. December 10th, 1889,viz: Witnesses to prove his continued residence: James E. Weaver, William L. Norris, William Coon, Archibald Rials; Dannelly, Ala.

-J.H. Chapman’s cane mill is running full blast.
- Mrs. John F. Thomas has been ill for several days, Also, Mrs. E.I. Henderson.
-Mrs. Stokes and Mrs. J. J. Barrow, Sr. left this week to visit relatives in Pike County.
-Mrs. S.P. Barron and Mrs. Sidney Harrell left for Highland Home Thursday morning on a trip.
-Rev. W.A. Winslett and Mr. J. M. Carr of Pike County were in town last Wednesday. Mr. Carr purchased land and will move here during the winter.

-Moses Waters charged with the murder of Richard Morgan, in Santa Rosa, Fla. on the 10th of last June was sentenced to the penitentiary for life.

- S. M. Wheeler died on the 23d day of October 1889 at his home on Cold Water, Santa Rosa, Fla., about 13 miles from Milton. His death was sudden. he was 74 years, 2 months, and 18 days old and was born the 5th day of August 1815 in the Sumter District, South Carolina. He was a citizen of Andalusia for 38 years. He leaves a wife and 6 daughters to mourn his loss.

-Married on last Sunday morning were Mr. J.W. Trawick and Miss Mary Bolling.

November 9 1889

-Notice- The State of Ala. Crenshaw County. W. G. Harrison as Executor of Williamson Harrison, deceased VS. J.W. Cook, Eli Dampier, and Tillis & O’Neal. 18th day of Oct. decree rendered by Chancery Court.

-Mr. Johnnie Hart and his sister, Mrs. Lorena Crumpler are visiting Montgomery.

-married, Mr. Phillips and a Miss Mahathy of Butler County, another runaway couple.

- Mr. Julian Adams was cut with a knife by one “Bud” Pagett from Holmes County, Fla. Sunday night at Miller’s Saw Mill 3 miles from Andalusia. Pagett was arrested. Dan Atkission being connected to the difficulty was required to give bond.

- Messrs. Green Butler and J. W. Tilman of Hilton will embark in the saw business here.

- Needham Marsh, one of the oldest citizens of Coffee County died at Clintonville the other day.
-Mrs. Zach Martin of Rose Hill is visiting her sick mother.

-Rose Hill sick List; Dr. J.F. Pendry, Mr. Henry Smith, Wendell Taylor, Esq. and his son.

- Mrs. Wendall Taylor of Rose Hill died and was buried Friday evening on the 2d ult., in the rain, and in confusion her head was turned towards the east, but Saturday morning the 3d ult. she was taken up and buried right.- Nov. 5th- Editor Times

- Mr. Ransom Caton, who has been in Washington for 2 years is visiting his father’s family at Rose Hill.

-Mr. Robert Strickland is among friends after an absence from Rose Hill of about a year.

-Mr. Jesse Carter, with others will leave for Montgomery tomorrow with a fine bunch of cattle.

November 16, 1889

-Mr. D.L. Locke of red Level, recently lost two twin infants.
-Mr. Henry Josey left Red Level to relocate near Cicso Texas.
-Little Willis Shanks was killed by a falling tree near Forest Home.

- Two weeks ago, M. S. Oaks of Decatur, Formerly of this County was thought to be insane, he was put in the asylum in Tuskaloosa but he grew worse and died last Saturday. his remains were brought back to his old home on Saturday and buried. He died of Hydrophobia, the effect of a dog bite received 17 years ago.

- In Montgomery, A.A. Barnett and Miss T. Hill were married.

November 23, 1889

-Land Office at Montgomery Ala. Nov. 13 1889, Following settler has filed notice to prove continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. Viz: DANIEL F. PETERSON, Andalusia Ala., Dec, 28, 1889.Witnesses: James E. Mancill, Henry Rayborn, Charley W. Snowden, Josiah H. Snowden; Andalusia, Ala.

-Land Office at Montgomery Ala. Nov. 12 1889, Following settler has filed notice to prove continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. Viz: Mike Elliott, Andalusia Ala., Jan. 3d, 1889 .Witnesses:
Dave Smith, Albert Fowler, Benjamin Johnson; Rome Ala., Ira Phelps of Mason, Ala.

-Sheriff’s Sale, judgment obtained against Jas. Wallace on Tuesday the 3rd day of Dec., 1889 at the Court in Andalusia. Dated at Office this the 15th day of Nov. 1889.

November 30, 1889
- Mrs. Nathan Hall died on the night of the 20th- Dothan Light.
-Miss Ella Awtrey of Monroe County is spending a short while with her sister, Mrs. Middleton Riley of Hamptonville.
- Mr. William A. Hogg and Miss Eldora Adams of Oakey Streak were married on Thursday the 21st inst.
-Married on the 21st inst., at Rutledge ,W.F. Milligan of Milton, Fla., and Miss Carrie Mahone.

-Adm’r Sale, Probate Court of Covington County, Real Estate of MORGAN H. RILEY, Deceased, J.A. Riley, Administrator, Sale December 30th, 1889. Will sell at public outcry to highest bidder.

December 7 1889

--Land Office at Montgomery Ala. Nov. 27 1889, Following settler has filed notice to prove continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. Viz: John W. Castleberry, Andalusia Ala., Jan. 15th, 1890 Witnesses: James B. Turner, Joel J. Turner, Cantaiu T. Kervin, James E. Josey; Vera Cruz, Ala.

--Land Office at Montgomery Ala. Nov. 12 1889, Following settler has filed notice to prove continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. Viz: John Lawrence, Andalusia Ala., Jan. 14th, 1890 Witnesses: Alexander Casady, Daniel Casady, William Casady, Pearson D. Bulger; Tabitha, Ala.

--Land Office at Montgomery Ala. Nov. 27 1889, Following settler has filed notice to prove continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. Viz: Lucretia T. Cobb, Andalusia Ala., Jan.13th, 1890. Witnesses: Jeremiah Woodall, Edward T. Lloyd, James S. Woodall, Marcus L. Dauphin; Sanford, Ala.

--Land Office at Montgomery Ala. December 2, 1889, Following settler has filed notice to prove continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. Viz: John H.H. Young, Andalusia Ala., Jan. 14th, 1890 Witnesses: Joseph A. Cunningham, James A. Hart, James A. Davis, John W. Stokes; Oak Grove, Ala.

-Miss Ola Bledsoe returned to her home at Henderson last week.

-George H. Pendleton, A prominent leader, died a few days ago.

-John O. McCrelass of Bullock County visited friends here this week.

- Mr. Shade Howell of Brewton, was in town Tuesday, the guest of Squire Thomas.

-Mr. Jeff Morris and lady of Troy, came down on a visit to the family of Mr. James Stewart, of this place.

- Covington County, Probate Court, Nov. 25th, 1889: This day came J. J. Ganus Jr., Guardian for minor Heirs of Thomas Dauphin, Deceased. It is ordered that The 21st day of December, 1889 be appointed such day to make a settlement. Malachi Riley , J.O.P.

--Land Office at Montgomery Ala. Nov. 27, 1889, Following settler has filed notice to prove continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. Viz: James Cross, Andalusia Ala., Jan. 7th, 1890 Witnesses:
James Johnson, Henry R. Johnson, J. Melvin Jeter, Benjamin Silas; Vera Cruz, Ala.ilas

--Land Office at Montgomery Ala. Nov. 27 1889, Following settler has filed notice to prove continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. Viz: Hezekiah C. Wilson, Andalusia Ala., Jan. 8th, 1890 Witnesses: Norman McIntosh, S. Austin Lunsford, Jackson Smith, William T. Ervin; Fairfield Ala.
--Land Office at Montgomery Ala. Nov. 27 1889, Following settler has filed notice to prove continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. Viz: Daniel Thomas Josey, Andalusia Ala., Jan. 7th, 1890 Witnesses: James Johnson, Henry B. Johnson, J. Melvin Jeter, Benjamin Silas; Vera Cruz; Ala.

December 14, 1889

-Mr. J.D. Gillis, aged 45 years, died near Rose Hill on Friday the 6th inst. He leaves a wife and 4 children.

-Dr. McKittrick of Evergreen, visited Andalusia Monday last.

-Mr. Hogg of Shirley Beat made sixteen chairs for use in the Circuit Court Room.

- Will Chesser was “downed’ by a stubborn mustang the other day.

-Z.M. Martin, Esq., of Rose Hill has sold out and will probably remove to Texas.

- James Lewis, a mill owner, residence near Geneva, Ala., turned up at Defuniak Springs last Friday and had been robbed.

-Tom Blanton, a grocery merchant, was found dead in the rear of his store in Ozark. No marks of violence were on his body. He leaves a wife and several children.

-Land Office at Montgomery Ala. Dec. 11, 1889, Following settler has filed notice to prove continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. Viz: Mary Bass, Andalusia Ala., Jan. 23, 1890 Witnesses: James Johnson, Henry B. Johnson, J. Melvin Jeter, Benjamin Silas; Vera Cruz; Ala.

December 21, 1889

- Green Braxton will be hung Jan 15th in Montgomery for murder.
- The house of James McFerrin of Butler County was destroyed by fire.
- Mr. Jernigan, about 20 years of age, died last night in Greenville, His father is D. P. Jernigan.
- Mrs. Elizabeth Stokes has valuable soap for sale.
-Rube Smith who assisted Bube Burrows in the express train robbery at Buckatunna, Miss., was recently captured and placed in jail.
-Married; Mr. James Watson and Miss Gatsy Sellers of red level were married last Sunday.
- Miss Emma Routon and Miss Katie Creech were driving home, the horse became frightened, throwing both from the buggy. Miss  Routon escaped without injury, Miss Creech broke her arm.

Missing Issues- End 1899.

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