NEWNAN HERALD - 1868
January 4, 1868
Newnan Hotel re-opened. Hammett & Orr, Proprietors
Dr. A.R. Wellborn tenders his professional services to the citizens of Newnan and surrounding areas. His old friends will find him in possession of modern appliances for curing diseases and relieving pain.
Walton H. Smith and Young J. Long, Exrs of the last will and testament of Samuel Grantland, late of Upson county, deceased, will sell real estate in Carroll county.
Two months after date application will be made to the Court of the Ordinary of County for leave to sell all the land belonging to the estate of Robert Boggus, late of said county, deceased. R.H. Boggus, Exr.
Jas. P. Brewster, Adm. will sell land belonging to the estate of T.D. Watkins, widow’s dower excepted.
Married at Bowdon on 12th ult., by N. Shellnut, J.I.C., AL. Gantney and Georgia Ann Jorden.
Married by the same at the residence of the bride’s father on the 15th ult., James H. Thornton and Mitalda [sic] F. Bridges. All of Carroll co.
Married on the evening of the 19th ult., by J.B. Ware, J.I.C., at the residence of Mr. Pinkney Johnson of Coweta, Mr. W.A. Johnson and Miss M.E. Haines, both Coweta.
Married by the same on 24th ult., at the residence of Mr. A.J. Adams, Mr. Jesse B. Stevens and Miss Texas A. Adams, both Coweta.
Married on the evening of December 26th, by R.Y. Brown, J.I.C., Mr. Simeon C. Yeager and Miss Missouri N. Evans, all of Coweta.
Married in Bowdon, on the 28th ult., by N. Shelnutt, J.I.C., Mr. Wm. T. Lambert and Miss P.E. Nail.
M.J. Smith, Adm. will sell land at the courthouse door in Newnan, belonging to the estate of John E. Watkins, deceased.
Z.P. Duke, Adm. will sell real estate belonging to the estate of John Duke, late of Haralson county.
Elizabeth Hubbard, Admx. will sell land at the courthouse door in Newnan belonging to the estate of Sanford Hubbard, deceased.
January 11, 1868
The White Men of Coweta in Council. According to a previous call, a large number of the citizens of Coweta county met the 7th inst. Judge John Ray was called to the Chair and W.A. Turner was chosen secretary. The object of the meeting was to be the passage of resolutions endorsing the action of the Macon Conservative Committee and forming a Conservative Club in furtherance of the principles of the Macon Convention. The committee consisted of Col. W.F. Wright, Hon. H. Buchanan, Judge Benj. Leigh, A.J. Smith, Esq. and Col. Lawrence Calhoun. Members listed.
S.T. Sims, Adm. will sell land in Carroll county belonging to the estate of James McVicker, deceased.
Two months after date application will be made to the Court of the Ordinary of Carroll County for leave to sell all the land belonging to the estate of Lydia Goodson, late of said county, deceased. Michael Goodson, Adm.
Married by Rev. J.B.S. Davis on the night of 2d inst., at the residence of Mr. Wm. Watson in Carroll county, Mr. Millen Sewell of Coweta, and Miss Nancy D. Watson of Carroll co.
The new Marshall Mr. J.G. Shannon, for the last few days has been looking after the defaulting freemen, and is determined they shall pay their taxes in money or work. This conduct of Mr. Shannon, looking to the equal distribution of the burden of taxation, is worthy.
Mr. Jack C. Lumpkin found a few days since a negro child about two months old, lying on the top of a fence, with a rail on each side of the child, near Judge Thomas Bolton’s. His mother is unknown. Mr. Lumpkin presented the case to Capt. Martins of the Bureau and the captain said that since Mr. Lumpkin found the child first, it was his negro and refused to have anything more to do or say about it.
J.C. Summer, Adm. will sell real estate in Coweta County belonging to the estate of Henry M. Summer, widow’s dower excepted.
January 25, 1868
Married on Sabbath morning, the 5th inst., by N. Shelnutt, J.I.C., Mr. James T. Skinner and Miss Martha Stamps, of Carroll county.
Married by the same as above on 6th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. James R. Copeland of Heard County and Miss Emma E.P. Stevenson of Carroll county.
Married on the evening of the 21st by Rev. F.M. Daniel, Mr. James G. Adamson of Atlanta, and Miss Mary F. Fleming of Coweta
Mrs. A.E. McKinley advertises a boarding house on moderate terms. It is located across from the Baptist church.
February 1, 1868
Married on the 16th inst. by Rev. Robert Jones, Mr. Patrick A. Carmical and Miss Nancy C. Bowers of Coweta.
Married at the residence of Joseph Copeland on the evening of the 23rd by J.D. Simms, J.P., Mr. J.N.G. Stephens and Miss Lucy J. Copeland, all of Coweta.
Married at the residence of the bride’s mother on the evening of the 30th by Rev. George E. Smith, Mr. John Bailey and Miss Jennie Goodwyn, all of Coweta.
Died in Newnan, Ga., on 27th inst. after a brief illness of paralysis, Judge Henry K. Allen. Thus suddenly passed from life to death, surrounded by a circle of devoted relatives and friends. As a father, he was fond, as a husband affectionate and as a friend, faithful and as a neighbor, kind. Judge Allen has left a weeping and unconsolable widow, a brother, several children and more distant relatives.
G.D. Lewis, executor, will sell real estate once in Carroll county, now in Heard county, belonging to the estate of A..E. Veazy.
John M. Gentry, Adm. will sell property belonging to the estate of Thomas Milan, deceased in the village of Corinth, Heard county.
W.B. Berry, Adm. notifies all those debtors and creditors to the estate of John Dougherty, deceased.
February 8, 1868
Married on the 16th, at the residence of Mrs. Cruce, by J.B. Ware, J.I.C., Mr. Arbine Shoemaker and Miss Susan Cruce, all of Coweta.
Married at the residence of Mrs. Hendrick on the 30th ult., by J.B. Ware, J.I.C., Mr. F.C. Lumpkin and Miss Mary F. Hendrick, all of Heard county.
Married at the residence of Mrs. David Hunt, on 30th ult., by J.T.M. Darden, J.P., Mr. J.J. Furlow of Coweta and Miss Emma Hunt of Heard county.
February 15, 1868
Eliza A. Strickland will sell real estate in Heard county belonging to the estate of E.H. Strickland.
Married at the house of the bride’s father, on 6th inst., by N. Shelnutt, J.I.C., Mr. Jesse Turner and Miss Susan E. Blair, all of Carroll county.
Tribute of Respect for our loved and friend and brother Henry K. Allen by the Coweta Lodge No. 69.
February 22, 1868
Emmanuel Britton has applied for administration of the estate of Mary F. Smith, late of Coweta County, deceased. 19 February 1868.
Married at the residence of the bride's father, in Bowdon, on 13th inst., by N. Shelnutt, J.I.C., Mr. Jesse Barnes of Laurel Hill, Ga. and Miss Eliza Brown of Bowdon.
February 29, 1868
Married on the 20th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father by J.P. Reese, Esq., Mr. Sylvanus L. Morgan of Coweta county and Miss Mary E. Wlkerson of Campbell county.
March 7, 1868
A.B. Hill will sell real and personal property belonging to the estate of Major R. Clarke, deceased, in the town of Newnan.
Married on the evening of the 27th ult., at the residence of the bride, by O.C. Cavender, Esq., Mr. B.F. Rowland to Mrs. Julia A. Jackson, all of Coweta.
A poem in memory of Mrs. Lavinia R. Thomas written 29 February 1868.
March 14, 1868
Harrison H. Nixon, guardian of William I. and Benjamin F. Nixon has applied to the court of the Ordinary for a discharge of his guardianship.
March 21, 1868
Married on 17th inst., at the residence of the bride’s mother, in St. Cloud by J.B. Ware, J.I.C., Judge B.D. Johnson and Miss J.D. Ransom, all of Heard county.
March 28, 1868
Ku-Kluk-Klan. This is a strange word and must surely have some significance. The word Ku-Kluk which designates a band of Regulators in Texas and other Western states, is supposed to be derived from the Greek word Kuklos, which means circle.
But what is this Klan? Why, evidently the spirits of the dead Confederate soldiers, rising out of their graves on battlefields and cemeteries and riding about their beloved country, watching the acts and doings of traitors and conspirators. These spirits have been moved out of their graves by the vile, sick and hellish oppression heaped upon their down trodden, living friends and countrymen. they are the opposers of the Radical secret organizations and will avenge the wrongs committed by Radicalism, having no fear of court or court martial, for these tribunals have no jurisdiction over acts committed by ghosts.
In all seriousness we assert the opinion that this organization I s the natural growth of these disordered times, destined to extend to every Southern city and town, for violence and wrong beget violence and wrong.
Married by Elder Jas. Hall, on the 19th inst., at the home of Robert Orr, Mr. Walter G. Orr of Coweta and Miss Cordesa Sims of Coosa county, Ala.
Mr. Editor: We respectfully announce Daniel Swint as a candidate for Treasurer of Coweta county, subject to ratification. Dan has served us faithfully on the battlefields, lost an arm and is eminently qualified to fill the office.
Mrs. Caledonia Doughterty Brooks was born in Newnan, December 22d 1828, and died in Newnan, November 2d, 1867. She was married to E.A. Brooks in 1852, and lived an ornament to the little domestic sphere in which she moved, a devoted wife and a modle [sic] woman. Her disposition was amiable, gentle, kind–her affections ardent and her attachments strong. She loved the church devotedly [Long and flowery description of character]. Sad indeed was the blow that fell so suddenly upon the hearts of the loved ones of her home—already broken and bleeding from recent bereavements. Written by E.P. Birch.
April 4, 1868
Long article from Columbus Enquirer about the murder of George W. Ashburn on Oglethorpe street.
April 11, 1868
Adelia J. Edmonson vs. Hugh Barkley, non-resident. Suit for Divorce.
April 18, 1868
Married at the residence of the bride's mother by Rev. Mr. Strain, Mr. E.O. Lynch and Miss H.J. Tench.
April 25, 1868
Sophia McBride, guardian, will sell property in Harralson county for the benefit of the heirs.
Married at the residence of the bride’s father on 16th inst., by John P. Reese, Esq. Mr. Jas. D. Sewell and Miss Amanda E. Sewell, all of Coweta.
Married in Bowdon on the 19th inst., by N. Shelnutt, J.I.C., Mr. T.B. Camp and Miss S.A. Kemp.
May 9, 1868
The saw mill belonging to R.D. Cole & Bro. located 8 miles west of Newnan was consumed by fire last Saturday evening. Loss between $700 and $800. No insurance.
Old Will Bridges, whose mysterious disappearance has returned. His story is that last Wednesday night he left his house with the intention of being absent only a short time. After reaching the distance of twenty or thirty paces from his cabin, he heard what sounded to him like a roaring noise. He said he ran and walked away from what he thought were “ghostly guns” firing at him by countless spectres. He then fell into a gully where he remained until Thursday morning. He secreted himself in some woods until the following Tuesday when hunger drove him to the house of Rev. W.F.S. Powell. The newspaper said that either the old man was a lunatic or the whole thing was concocted by the negroes of the city and vicinity to provoke a conflict with the whites. The newspaper was of the latter opinion. If correct, demands were made that punishment be made to the wicked perpetrators of the plot. A postscript said that the negroes confined to jail had been released at Gen. Meade’s suggestion, without trial.
May 16, 1868
Michael Goodson, Adm. of the estate of Lydia Goodson, deceased, will sell property in Carroll county to benefit the heirs.
Marriage of Daniel Swint reported, but newspaper torn and bride’s name could not be read.
May 23, 1868
Married on the 21st inst., by F.M. Daniel, J.R. Keller and Miss Fannie C. Carmichael, all of Newnan.
June 19, 1868
List of Georgians Buried on the Field at Gettysburg
J.W. Law, 4th Rgt, Lt. Colonel Winn, 4th Rgt., E.A. Ward, 60th reg’t., W.F Nash, 9th reg’t. W.F
E. Hoggs, 8th reg’t., A.A. McGeary, 9th reg’t. —Belcher, 11th Reg’t., W.W. Mathes, 8th reg’t. I.C. Eago, 8th reg’t, T.W Clements, 8th reg’t, T. Elmore, 7th reg’t., Jas. Crampton, 8th reg’t. H. Sparks, 17th reg’t, D.D. Mann, 17th Reg’t, J.J. Marnell, 57 reg’t., Sergeant J.B. Bispaugh, 8th reg’t., E.W. Clyett, 8th reg’t., E.R. Tate, 15th reg’t., Lt. C.A. Potter, 11th reg’t. S. Richardson, 11th reg’t. John Lauchlin, 15th reg’t., J.C. McCallar, 11th reg’t, S.S. Sparks, 57th reg’t., A.L. Short, 17th reg’t., Lt. S.H. Echols, 8th reg’t., J.W.P., 11th reg’t., J.C. Dickson, 15th reg’t., Sergt. J.C. Oliver, 11th reg’t., Sergt E.P. Sharp, 11th reg’t., Corporal W.A. King, 8th reg’t. G.W. Harrison, 11th reg’t. Lt. A.M. Parker, 11th do, John Mills, 9th reg’t., T.L. Lyday, 9th do., J.D. Gordon, 8th reg’t., Sergt., S.B. Sheus, 59th reg’t., W.M. Weaver, 8th reg’t., W.M. Lewis, 11th reg’t., Lt. W.H.H., Col., J. Wasden, 22nd reg’t., T. Ware, 15th reg’t., Lt. Col. J.C. Mounger, 8th reg’t. R.W. Dyas, Sumpter’s. Ga. Battery, M. Keane, 27th reg’t., S. Goljes, 12th reg’t. R.M. Boring, 4th reg’t., —Baughman, Ga. Cavalry, W.M. Patterson, 8th reg’t., T.L. Guery, Sumpter’s Ga. Bat’ry, Maj. P. Braman, 61st Regt., Col. Jones, Columbia, Ga., J.R. Crosby, 16th reg’t., W.P. Hubbard, 18th reg’t., J.W. McGinnis, 53rd reg’t., W.B. Butler, 4th reg’t., Corporal Wells, Ga., J.C. Jordan, 15th reg’t., T.H. Lauren, 24th reg’t., Lt. C.A. Bailey, 19th reg’t., J.B. Forrester, 24th reg’t., E.T. Johnson, 8th reg’t. C.L. Walker, 26th reg’t., W.R. Bracewell, 49th reg’t., Rich’d. Jawlt, 51st reg’t., J.S. Haden, 13th reg’t., Jas. Corns, 8th reg’t. J.B. Willing, 38th reg’t., W.L. Brewer 51st reg’t. J. Hodges, 3d reg’t. C. Gregory 3d reg’t., H.H. Young, 2d reg’t. T. Deaton, 2nd Ga. Bat., M. Lewis, 22 reg’t, J.R. Gibson, 22nd reg’t., Joseph Powell 38th reg’t., J. Branch 61st reg’t., Frank Botts, 61st reg’t., Clinton Bachaler, 61st reg’t., Lt. Wood 39th reg’t. Lt. C.C. Brooks, Ga. Legion, Lt. T.R. Barrett, Ga. Legion, Lt. J. Howze, Ga. Legion, Lt. Woods 60th reg’t. J.A. Reeves 13th reg’t.
June 26, 1868
James H. Seavy has applied for letters of administration on the estate of Christopher C. Seavey, deceased, late of Coweta county.
July 24, 1868
Samuel C. White applies for guardianship of Florence Pope and Wm. H. Pope, minor heirs of Wiley, Pope, late of Carroll county, deceased.
Wm. H. Pope had applied for letters of guardianship of Jefferson A. Pope, minor son of Henry Pope, late of Carroll county, deceased.
It is with regret we announced the death of John Ray, Esq., an old and esteemed citizen of the town [who] died at his home in this city on Tuesday last. He was in the 74th year of his age. He was buried Wednesday afternoon.
July 31, 1868
Married on 10 July by John D. Simms, Esq., Mr. O.M. Cavender and Miss Ella N. Hanon, all of Coweta.
August 7, 1868
John Ray, Esq., of Newnan, Ga., departed this life in the 74th year of his age on the morning of the 21st. ult. He was one of the oldest citizens of Newnan, having commenced the practice of the law there shortly after the settlement of the place. Words are inadequate to convey a correct idea of the true character of the deceased in the varied relations of his life. As a lawyer, during a long and laborious practice, he never lost a client; being always true and faithful…he never lost a friend nor sacrificed their good opinion…it is not enough to say of his domestic relations that he was a good husband and father. He was kind, indulgent, faithful, forbearing, charitable, gentle, affectionate, etc. etc. Written by D.F. Hammond, Atlanta.
August 21, 1868
Married on August 13th, by J.D. Simms, J.P., at the residence of the bride’s father, in Coweta, Mr. W.L. Brook and Miss Ardesa D. Plant.
Died on the 8th inst., in Villa Rica at the residence of Dr. V.M. Hodgson, Mrs. Dellia J. Wick, relict of John B. Wick. New York, Brooklyn, and Morristown, New Jersey papers, please copy.
August 28, 1868
Martin Martin, son of Smith Martin, formerly of Newnan, was fatally stabbed in Dalton, Ga., as he was coming out of church on the evening of the 19th by a young man named Abner Keyton, and died in a few hours.
September 4, 1868
Married on the evening of 30 August at the residence of the bride’s father in Coweta county by J.D. Simms, Esq., Mr. F.M. Cantrell and Miss Caroline Jones.
October 2, 1868
Governor offers reward of $200 for apprehension and delivery of William Perry, who has fled from justice and is accused of murdering Allen Richardson in Meriwether County. Perry is about 27 or 30 years old, 5 feet 8 inches blue or gray eyes, weighs 125 or 130 pounds.
October 16, 1868
Died in this county on 4th inst., Mrs. Rebecca Killgore, wife of Capt. Robt. Killgore, in the 60th year of her age. She was a member of the Baptist church, lived and pious life, and has gone to her home in Heaven.
Married in Hogansville, Ga., on 14th inst. by Rev. Jas. Stacy, Mr. L.C. Davis and Miss Orvie Phillips.
On last Monday Rachael Wilcoxon alias Melver (colored) left her house a few moments to see a neighbor. While absent a hog entered her house and eat [sic] off one of the hands of her child, seven months old, to the wrist, and when the mother returned, owing to the screams of the sufferer, the brute was just beginning on the other hand. Medical aid was called in but it is thought the child will die.
Poem to little Gena Wiley who had died.
November 5, 1868
Steven J. Winkles has applied to me for exemption from personalty and I will pass on his application. J.H. Cooke, Ordinary.
John T. McBurnett has applied to me for exemption from personalty and I will pass on his application. J.H. Cooke, Ordinary.
William P. Johnson has applied to me for exemption from personalty and I will pass on his application. J.H. Cooke, Ordinary.
William H. Cockerell has applied to me for exemption from personalty and I will pass on his application. J.H. Cooke, Ordinary.
Joshua W. White has applied to me for exemption from personalty and the setting apart and valuation of homestead. I will pass on his application. W.L. Mozley, Franklin County Ordinary.
William Simonton has applied to me for exemption from personalty and the setting apart and valuation of homestead. I will pass on his application. W.L. Mozley, Franklin County Ordinary.
Charles M. Garrett has applied to me for exemption from personalty and the setting apart and valuation of homestead. I will pass on his application. W.L. Mozley, Franklin County Ordinary.
John R. Garrett has applied to me for exemption from personalty and the setting apart and valuation of homestead. I will pass on his application. W.L. Mozley, Franklin County Ordinary.
Wesley R. Garrett has applied to me for exemption from personalty and the setting apart and valuation of homestead. I will pass on his application. W.L. Mozley, Franklin County Ordinary.
Andrew Cox has applied to me for exemption from personalty and the setting apart and valuation of homestead. I will pass on his application. W.L. Mozley, Franklin County Ordinary.
John L. Cox has applied to me for exemption from personalty and the setting apart and valuation of homestead. I will pass on his application. W.L. Mozley, Franklin County Ordinary.
Shadrach R. Turner has applied to me for exemption from personalty and the setting apart and valuation of homestead. I will pass on his application. W.L. Mozley, Franklin County Ordinary.
William C. Cox has applied to me for exemption from personalty and the setting apart and valuation of homestead. I will pass on his application. W.L. Mozley, Franklin County Ordinary.
J.P. Atkinson has applied to me for exemption from personalty and the setting apart and valuation of homestead. I will pass on his application. W.L. Mozley, Franklin County Ordinary.
Elbert Chapman has applied to me for exemption from personalty and the setting apart and valuation of homestead. I will pass on his application. W.L. Mozley, Franklin County Ordinary.
Charles L. Mathews has applied to me for exemption from personalty and the setting apart and valuation of homestead. I will pass on his application. W.L. Mozley, Franklin County Ordinary.
Tribute of Respect for Woodson Ligon from Masonic Lodge (paper torn).
Andrew Dominick died at his residence in this county on Monday—the deceased was a man of marked and peculiar traits of character, and a pioneer of much wealth.
Mrs. Sarah Davis, Post office Newnan, desires information about her son, Robert Davis, who is about 21 years old. When last heard from he left T.T. Elmire’s near Jackson, Tennessee, a year ago. He has relatives in Mississippi and Texas, and he may be in one of those states, if he has not been murdered.