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    1. [ALCOVING] October 1889 Covington times Transcribed
    2. 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 22 d September. -Fed Owens, Colored cut Burrell Bogan, also colored, with a knife in Greenville. October 12, 1889 -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 20 th 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.

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