The Covington Times- November 1889 _Lisagraham32@aol.com_ (mailto:Lisagraham32@aol.com) 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 26 th 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 eveningon 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.