The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: April 29, 1892 Z.T. McGahey Is Dead Z.T. McGahey, living two miles north of town, and known to all our people as a through gentleman and a good citizen, died at his home last Sunday at 11 oclock p.m. after an illness of about two weeks. His death was caused by a complication of troubles brought on by an attack of pneumonia from the effects of which he had not fully recovered. He was buried Tuesday at Hollonville with Masonic honors in the presence of a large congregation of relatives and friends. The deceased had just entered into a five year lease of the Gywn farm, and had a fine prospect for a crop. His family consists of a wife and seven children the eldest 18 and the youngest only a few days old. They have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their bereavement. (Transcribed 10/24/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: 1880 Census Place: District 505, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 17A Z. T. MCGAHY, Self, M, M, W, 29, GA, Occ: Miller, Fa: SC, Mo: SC Martha MCGAHY, Wife, F, M, W, 28, GA, Occ: Keeping House, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Andrew MCGAHY, Son, M, S, W, 7, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Corah MCGAHY, Dau, F, S, W, 4, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA George MCGAHY, Son, M, S, W, 2, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Martha McGahy/McGahey/McGahee (several different spelling in various records) was a Hill. She and Z.T. married in Pike in 1872.
The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: May 20, 1892 The Silent Reaper Will Wright, a son of Rev. J.A. Wright, of this community, died of typhoid pneumonia last week. At the time of his death he had charge of the commissary department at the Chattahoochee brick works. His remains were brought to Zebulon for burial, and the funeral was preached at the Baptist church in this place by Rev Harry Wells. No young man, perhaps, had a more enviable reputation here than Will Wright, and his death unexpected as it was, was a severe shock to not only to relatives, but also to his many friends. The Journal sympathizes with the parents in the loss of their boy, a dear good fellow, and sincerely hopes that they may be greeted by him on the celestial hills where flowers bloom perennially, and where the immortal halo of life encircles the brow of all Gods children. (Transcribed 10/14/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: At East View Cemetery, Zebulon, Georgia: Willie R. Wright, b. 24 Jan 1874, d. 13 May 1892 John A. Wright, b. 23 Nov 1851, d. 7 Sept 1927 Cynthia Hammond Wright, b. 28 May 1853, d. 29 Nov 1843
The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: April 29, 1892 Legal Advertising For Administration Georgia Pike County To All Whom It May Concern: J.W. Cauthen having in proper form applied to me for permanent letters of administration in the estate of John Cauthen, late of said county, this is to cite all and singular the creditors and next of kin of John Cauthen to be and appear at my office within this time allowed by law and show cause, if any they can, why permanent administration should not be granted to J.W. Cauthen on John Cauthens estate. Witness my hand and official signature this 28th day of April, 1892. Harry Wells, Ordinary Also: The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: June 17, 1892 Georgia Pike County To All Whom It May Concern: The appraisers appointed to set apart a twelve months support to Elizabeth Cauthen, widow of John Cauthen, having filed their report, this is to cite all and singular creditors and next of kin of John Cauthen to show cause before me on the first Monday in July next why said report of appraisers be not made the judgment of the court. Witness my official signature June 6, 1892. Harry Wells, Ordinary (Transcribed 10/24/02 Lynn Cunningham)
The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: August 19, 1892 Thos. J. Slade, Our Faithful Sheriff, Seriously Wounded. Sorrow Prevails Over Pike County The Shooting Purely Accidental Caused by Some Degree of Carelessness of the Posse Zebulon and all Pike county was thrown into wild excitement and gloom Monday morning over the accidental shooting of Sheriff T.J. Slade by J.S. Sullivan, our town marshall. The said accident occurred on Dr. Crawleys place near Orchard Hill in this county Monday morning at three oclock, where the sheriff had gone in company with Jack Sullivan, John Ferguson and a Mr. Taylor to capture Walt Graham, who is wanted here for the murder of his brother. They went to a swamp on Dr. Crawleys place where it was understood the man was hiding and separated to look for him, Slade and Ferguson entering the swamp and Sullivan and Taylor remaining on the opposite side to watch. Slade and Ferguson walked around over the swamp awhile and lay down under some bushes listening. They scarcely had concealed themselves before Sullivan and Taylor, in wandering around came in contact with them, each mistaking the other for the man whom they were hunting. Taylor seeing Slades and Fergusons pistols, snapped a Winchester rifle at them, but, fortunately it failed to fire. Slade and Ferguson were in the act of shooting when the other two men turned running for fear of being killed. As they turned to run, Sullivan threw his pistol awkwardly back and fired two shots in quick succession, one of the balls taking effect in Slades head an inch or two from his left ear and taking a downward course. Several minutes had passed after the shooting before the developments of this horrible affair come to the knowledge of the posse. Mr. Slade was placed in a buggy and brought to Zebulon where he remained unconscious for nearly two days, though resting some easier. Drs. Head and Clark were called to his bedside and did all in their power to save his life. Dr. Westmoland [sp] of Atlanta was telegraphed for and came down on the 6 oclock train Monday afternoon. He pronounced the wound as serious as possible not to have resulted in immediate death. About one-third of the ball was extracted which had fractured the skull bone in a frightful manner. Sheriff Slade has made an excellent officer and a more popular man cant be found in the county. We hope to mention his recovery in some future issue. The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: August 26, 1892 Sheriff Slade No Better It is indeed with regret that we inform our readers that Sheriff Slades condition at this time is extremely serious. For several days he improved very perceptibly, but on Wednesday night he had a serious sinking spell, from which he has only partially rallied. Friends have watched and prayed by his bedside both day and night, but grave fears are apprehended that he cannot survive a few more sinking spells, such as the one on Wednesday night. The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: September 2, 1892 Hope Has Fled, And the Friends of Sheriff Slade Give Him Up With Sad Hearts. Last week we stated that Sheriff Slade was weaker than ever and that his condition was growing worse. A small hope was still left, however, and to this his dear ones clung. All that medical attention and careful nursing could do was done, but last night the little spark of life went out about 3:30 oclock. Tom Slade was a true man in every relation of life and his death was a great loss to our county as well as to his family. (Transcribed 10/24/02 Lynn Cunningham)
To any Hammond researchers, Will's mother, Cynthia Elizabeth Hammond (1853-1943), was the sister to my GG Grandfather, Charles Milas Hammond (1849-1922) of Spalding County, who was married to Rosie Crawley (1850-1926), of the Crawley family well known to Pike County. If you are researching the Hammond family or this part of the Crawley family, I would like to correspond with you. Regards, _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ Daryl Coleman Garland, Texas Homepage: http://www.dkco.com/ Family History Page: http://www.dkco.com/gen/gendex.html ICQ UIN # 63679552 _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ -----Original Message----- From: Lynn B. Cunningham [mailto:lcunnin1@bellsouth.net] Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 8:01 PM To: GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [GAPIKE] 1892 Will Wright Obit The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: May 20, 1892 The Silent Reaper Will Wright, a son of Rev. J.A. Wright, of this community, died of typhoid pneumonia last week. At the time of his death he had charge of the commissary department at the Chattahoochee brick works. His remains were brought to Zebulon for burial, and the funeral was preached at the Baptist church in this place by Rev Harry Wells. No young man, perhaps, had a more enviable reputation here than Will Wright, and his death unexpected as it was, was a severe shock to not only to relatives, but also to his many friends. The Journal sympathizes with the parents in the loss of their boy, a dear good fellow, and sincerely hopes that they may be greeted by him on the celestial hills where flowers bloom perennially, and where the immortal halo of life encircles the brow of all God's children. (Transcribed 10/14/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: At East View Cemetery, Zebulon, Georgia: Willie R. Wright, b. 24 Jan 1874, d. 13 May 1892 John A. Wright, b. 23 Nov 1851, d. 7 Sept 1927 Cynthia Hammond Wright, b. 28 May 1853, d. 29 Nov 1843 ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237
A few days back Lynn reported a marriage officiated by "Elder Duke". This was probably Elder John Earl Duke of the Liberty Hill Area. He was the oldest son of Green Duke and Nancy Jane McKee. He was born in Kershaw District, South Carolina on 28 June 1817 and died in Spalding County, GA on 12 July, 1903. He married Mary Ann Gardner, dau. of John Gardner and Susannah Pringle, on 8 September, 1836 in Monroe County, GA. Elder Duke served numerous Churches in the area including Upson County.
At 09:02 PM 10/22/2002 -0400, you wrote: >The Pike County Journal >Zebulon, Ga., Friday, January 8, 1892 > >Milner Matters > >Married by Elder W.T. Godard on Sunday morning January 3, Mr. Robert A. >Farmer, of Lisbon, Fla., to Miss Fannie Lesuer of Midway, this county, >at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Stephen Lesuer. May heaven's >richest blessings constantly brighten and give success in the pathway of >this fortunate pair. > >(Transcribed 10/22/02 Lynn Cunningham) > > >============================== This is probably Stephen S. LeSueur who lived on Potato Creek. His wife was Lucy Ann Rebecca Wilson. Stephen was connected with the LeSueur family at Bolingbroke in Monroe County.
Lanny, You confirmed exactly what I thought--thanks. I did not have any info on either, so was very unsure if I had the correct "J.W." I didn't know where they were buried or their children--THANKS. Kate is my 1st cousin, 3 times removed. I have her uncle's portrait hanging in my great room. He died the richest, unmarried man in the county is buried at Bethel Baptist Church, a Captain in the Civil War. I am having a difficult time finding his unit, though. Hope all is well with you. Norma ----- Original Message ----- From: Lanny Cauthen To: GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: 10/23/02 6:10:08 PM Subject: Re: [GAPIKE] 1892 Cauthen/Martin Newspaper Article I believe this J. W. Cauthen is John William Cauthen, son of John Cauthen and Elizabeth Wilson. John William Cauthen was born on March 17, 1848 and died on April 26, 1904. He served in the Confederate Army and at the age of 41 on Jan. 16, 1890 in Pike Co., he married 19 year old Kate Martin. She was born on Jan. 12, 1871 and died on July 12, 1962. Both are buried at the Milner Cemetery. Their three children were: Doll Coleman Cauthen m. Horace Lyle Chappell. Mary Willie Cauthen m. S. J. Childers. John Callaway Cauthen m. Lucy Lee. Lanny Cauthen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Ford" larryford@mindspring.com To: GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 10:43 AM Subject: RE: [GAPIKE] 1892 Cauthen/Martin Newspaper Article I would like to be in contact with anyone related to either of these families. Josh Martin is a cousin I am related to the Cauthens by marriage, several times. I think I know how these two men are brothers-in-law, but would like to verify my info. I also have a John Wilford (Wilfred) Cauthen in my database want to discern if this is the same or a different J.W. Cauthen. Please e-mail me at larryford@mindspring.com . Thank-you, Norma Ford ----- Original Message ----- From: Lynn B. Cunningham To: GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: 10/22/02 7:21:49 PM Subject: [GAPIKE] 1892 Cauthen/Martin Newspaper Article The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: February 19, 1892 A Difficulty at Milner We regret to learn of a difficulty at Milner between two prominent young men. From the best information at hand the facts are about as follows: J.W. Cauthen and Josh Martin are brothers-in-law. There has been a dispute between Cauthen and Martin about a land line. Both claimed that they owned a certain portion of woodland and words had followed. On Wednesday night Cauthen was sitting in W.G. Tyus' store, at Milner, when Martin walked in accompanied by his brother, who at once began an attack, wounding Cauthen severely from which he may not recover. Mr. Cauthen's brother attempted to interfere, but at the point of a pistol, in the hands of Martins brother, was forced to desist. Mr. Cauthen is in quite a precarious condition from the injuries received at the hands of Martin. Also: The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: February 26, 1892 Fight at Milner Milner, Feb 23 - Editor Journal: We notice an article in The Journal of Feb 19th, in reference to a difficulty at this place between Josh Martin and J.W. Cauthen that has been erroneously reported, and that the readers of The Journal may get the facts in reference to the matter I beg space in your columns to give them. In the first place the difficulty occurred about 9 o'clock in the morning, and not at night. It is true that Mr. Martin and Mr. Cauthen are brothers-in-law, and that there has been a dispute for some [time] over a certain land line which, I am informed, made up only a small part of the cause that led to the difficulty, the other and more material cause my informant says the public has no right to know. Taking the land line then as a basis, the facts are these: Mr. Cauthen, it seems, had crossed over the disputed line and began cutting some timbers [sp] when Mr. Martin asked him to desist, when Mr. Cauthen feigning to believe that Mr. Martin intended to do him some personal injury, had him arrested under a peace warrant. Before the papers were executed, however, Mr. Martin met Mr. Cauthen at W.G. Tyus' store and asked him to withdraw the warrant and intended to make a satisfactory explanation of the whole affair. It was then that the difficulty occurred with no weapons used by either party except the fist, and none among the many witnesses present saw any weapon at all - thus leaving the pistol part of the little tragedy entirely unfounded in truth. (Transcribed 10/22/02 Lynn Cunningham) ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571 sourceid=1237 --- Larry Ford --- larryford@mindspring.com --- EarthLink: It's your Internet. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571 sourceid=1237 ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571 sourceid=1237 --- Larry Ford --- larryford@mindspring.com --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.
Thanks Lynn, I just have to make a comment on this as I've been helping Virginia on 27 other counties, so I'm subscribed to all of those mail lists and you are correct, there are a great group of people on this list. The participation in Pike Co. amazes me!! Wish it were like that on all the counties. Keep up the communication!! And as Lynn says, by all means, if you have anything to contribute to the archives you can just send it via the list and I'll post it!!! Debra ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynn B. Cunningham" <lcunnin1@bellsouth.net> To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 2:43 AM Subject: [GAPIKE] New Obit Page > For some time now, Debra Crosby has been helping Virginia Crilley with > the archives. Recently Virginia has assigned Debra the full-time job of > posting Pike County items, and she is doing a wonderful job. Debra has > just divided up the obits for Pike County and it is much easier to find > ancestors on the new pages. > > Please visit > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/pike/obits.htm > > And please let us know if you have anything to post on the archive > pages. You do not have to submit anything any special way - just send it > to the list and Debra will work her magic on it! > > Thanks to all of you - you are the greatest list members on Rootsweb! > > Lynn > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >
Debra, Please feel free to do so. I forgot to mention my source was "The Cauthen Family History" by Maryline Cauthen Westenhaver. Thanks, Lanny ----- Original Message ----- From: "poohbos" <poohbos@poohbos.com> To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 4:01 AM Subject: Re: [GAPIKE] 1892 Cauthen/Martin Newspaper Article > Lanny, > Do you mind if I add your note to the file on the archives? > > Debra Crosby > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lanny Cauthen" <lcauthen@mindspring.com> > To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 2:10 AM > Subject: Re: [GAPIKE] 1892 Cauthen/Martin Newspaper Article > > > > I believe this J. W. Cauthen is John William Cauthen, son of John Cauthen > > and Elizabeth Wilson. John William Cauthen was born on March 17, 1848 and > > died on April 26, 1904. He served in the Confederate Army and at the age > of > > 41 on Jan. 16, 1890 in Pike Co., he married 19 year old Kate Martin. She > > was born on Jan. 12, 1871 and died on July 12, 1962. Both are buried at > the > > Milner Cemetery. Their three children were: > > Doll Coleman Cauthen m. Horace Lyle Chappell. > > Mary Willie Cauthen m. S. J. Childers. > > John Callaway Cauthen m. Lucy Lee. > > > > Lanny Cauthen > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Larry Ford" <larryford@mindspring.com> > > To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 10:43 AM > > Subject: RE: [GAPIKE] 1892 Cauthen/Martin Newspaper Article > > > > > > > > > > I would like to be in contact with anyone related to either of these > > > families. Josh Martin is a cousin I am related to the Cauthens by > > > marriage, several times. I think I know how these two men are > > > brothers-in-law, but would like to verify my info. I also have a John > > > Wilford (Wilfred) Cauthen in my database want to discern if this is > the > > > same or a different J.W. Cauthen. > > > > > > > > > > > > Please e-mail me at larryford@mindspring.com . > > > > > > > > > > > > Thank-you, > > > > > > Norma Ford > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > From: Lynn B. > > > Cunningham > > > > > > To: GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com > > > > > > Sent: 10/22/02 7:21:49 PM > > > > > > Subject: [GAPIKE] 1892 Cauthen/Martin > > > Newspaper Article > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The Pike County Journal > > > > > > Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: February 19, 1892 > > > > > > > > > > > > A Difficulty at Milner > > > > > > > > > > > > We regret to learn of a difficulty at Milner between two prominent > > > young > > > > > > men. From the best information at hand the facts are about as > > > follows: > > > > > > > > > > > > J.W. Cauthen and Josh Martin are brothers-in-law. There has been a > > > > > > dispute between Cauthen and Martin about a land line. Both claimed > > > that > > > > > > they owned a certain portion of woodland and words had followed. On > > > > > > Wednesday night Cauthen was sitting in W.G. Tyus' store, at Milner, > > > when > > > > > > Martin walked in accompanied by his brother, who at once began an > > > > > > attack, wounding Cauthen severely from which he may not recover. Mr. > > > > > > Cauthen's brother attempted to interfere, but at the point of a > > > pistol, > > > > > > in the hands of Martins brother, was forced to desist. Mr. Cauthen is > > > in > > > > > > quite a precarious condition from the injuries received at the hands > > > of > > > > > > Martin. > > > > > > > > > > > > Also: > > > > > > > > > > > > The Pike County Journal > > > > > > Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: February 26, 1892 > > > > > > > > > > > > Fight at Milner > > > > > > > > > > > > Milner, Feb 23 - Editor Journal: We notice an article in The Journal > > > of > > > > > > Feb 19th, in reference to a difficulty at this place between Josh > > > Martin > > > > > > and J.W. Cauthen that has been erroneously reported, and that the > > > > > > readers of The Journal may get the facts in reference to the matter I > > > > > > beg space in your columns to give them. In the first place the > > > > > > difficulty occurred about 9 o'clock in the morning, and not at night. > > > It > > > > > > is true that Mr. Martin and Mr. Cauthen are brothers-in-law, and that > > > > > > there has been a dispute for some [time] over a certain land line > > > which, > > > > > > I am informed, made up only a small part of the cause that led to the > > > > > > difficulty, the other and more material cause my informant says the > > > > > > public has no right to know. Taking the land line then as a basis, > > > the > > > > > > facts are these: Mr. Cauthen, it seems, had crossed over the disputed > > > > > > line and began cutting some timbers [sp] when Mr. Martin asked him to > > > > > > desist, when Mr. Cauthen feigning to believe that Mr. Martin intended > > > to > > > > > > do him some personal injury, had him arrested under a peace warrant. > > > > > > Before the papers were executed, however, Mr. Martin met Mr. Cauthen > > > at > > > > > > W.G. Tyus' store and asked him to withdraw the warrant and intended > > > to > > > > > > make a satisfactory explanation of the whole affair. It was then that > > > > > > the difficulty occurred with no weapons used by either party except > > > the > > > > > > fist, and none among the many witnesses present saw any weapon at all > > > - > > > > > > thus leaving the pistol part of the little tragedy entirely unfounded > > > in > > > > > > truth. > > > > > > > > > > > > (Transcribed 10/22/02 Lynn Cunningham) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ============================== > > > > > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy > records, > > > go to: > > > > > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571 sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --- Larry Ford > > > > > > --- larryford@mindspring.com > > > > > > --- EarthLink: It's your Internet. > > > > > > > > > ============================== > > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy > records, > > go to: > > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >
Lanny, Do you mind if I add your note to the file on the archives? Debra Crosby ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lanny Cauthen" <lcauthen@mindspring.com> To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 2:10 AM Subject: Re: [GAPIKE] 1892 Cauthen/Martin Newspaper Article > I believe this J. W. Cauthen is John William Cauthen, son of John Cauthen > and Elizabeth Wilson. John William Cauthen was born on March 17, 1848 and > died on April 26, 1904. He served in the Confederate Army and at the age of > 41 on Jan. 16, 1890 in Pike Co., he married 19 year old Kate Martin. She > was born on Jan. 12, 1871 and died on July 12, 1962. Both are buried at the > Milner Cemetery. Their three children were: > Doll Coleman Cauthen m. Horace Lyle Chappell. > Mary Willie Cauthen m. S. J. Childers. > John Callaway Cauthen m. Lucy Lee. > > Lanny Cauthen > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Larry Ford" <larryford@mindspring.com> > To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 10:43 AM > Subject: RE: [GAPIKE] 1892 Cauthen/Martin Newspaper Article > > > > > > I would like to be in contact with anyone related to either of these > > families. Josh Martin is a cousin I am related to the Cauthens by > > marriage, several times. I think I know how these two men are > > brothers-in-law, but would like to verify my info. I also have a John > > Wilford (Wilfred) Cauthen in my database want to discern if this is the > > same or a different J.W. Cauthen. > > > > > > > > Please e-mail me at larryford@mindspring.com . > > > > > > > > Thank-you, > > > > Norma Ford > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: Lynn B. > > Cunningham > > > > To: GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com > > > > Sent: 10/22/02 7:21:49 PM > > > > Subject: [GAPIKE] 1892 Cauthen/Martin > > Newspaper Article > > > > > > > > > > > > The Pike County Journal > > > > Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: February 19, 1892 > > > > > > > > A Difficulty at Milner > > > > > > > > We regret to learn of a difficulty at Milner between two prominent > > young > > > > men. From the best information at hand the facts are about as > > follows: > > > > > > > > J.W. Cauthen and Josh Martin are brothers-in-law. There has been a > > > > dispute between Cauthen and Martin about a land line. Both claimed > > that > > > > they owned a certain portion of woodland and words had followed. On > > > > Wednesday night Cauthen was sitting in W.G. Tyus' store, at Milner, > > when > > > > Martin walked in accompanied by his brother, who at once began an > > > > attack, wounding Cauthen severely from which he may not recover. Mr. > > > > Cauthen's brother attempted to interfere, but at the point of a > > pistol, > > > > in the hands of Martins brother, was forced to desist. Mr. Cauthen is > > in > > > > quite a precarious condition from the injuries received at the hands > > of > > > > Martin. > > > > > > > > Also: > > > > > > > > The Pike County Journal > > > > Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: February 26, 1892 > > > > > > > > Fight at Milner > > > > > > > > Milner, Feb 23 - Editor Journal: We notice an article in The Journal > > of > > > > Feb 19th, in reference to a difficulty at this place between Josh > > Martin > > > > and J.W. Cauthen that has been erroneously reported, and that the > > > > readers of The Journal may get the facts in reference to the matter I > > > > beg space in your columns to give them. In the first place the > > > > difficulty occurred about 9 o'clock in the morning, and not at night. > > It > > > > is true that Mr. Martin and Mr. Cauthen are brothers-in-law, and that > > > > there has been a dispute for some [time] over a certain land line > > which, > > > > I am informed, made up only a small part of the cause that led to the > > > > difficulty, the other and more material cause my informant says the > > > > public has no right to know. Taking the land line then as a basis, > > the > > > > facts are these: Mr. Cauthen, it seems, had crossed over the disputed > > > > line and began cutting some timbers [sp] when Mr. Martin asked him to > > > > desist, when Mr. Cauthen feigning to believe that Mr. Martin intended > > to > > > > do him some personal injury, had him arrested under a peace warrant. > > > > Before the papers were executed, however, Mr. Martin met Mr. Cauthen > > at > > > > W.G. Tyus' store and asked him to withdraw the warrant and intended > > to > > > > make a satisfactory explanation of the whole affair. It was then that > > > > the difficulty occurred with no weapons used by either party except > > the > > > > fist, and none among the many witnesses present saw any weapon at all > > - > > > > thus leaving the pistol part of the little tragedy entirely unfounded > > in > > > > truth. > > > > > > > > (Transcribed 10/22/02 Lynn Cunningham) > > > > > > > > > > > > ============================== > > > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > > go to: > > > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571 sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --- Larry Ford > > > > --- larryford@mindspring.com > > > > --- EarthLink: It's your Internet. > > > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >
For some time now, Debra Crosby has been helping Virginia Crilley with the archives. Recently Virginia has assigned Debra the full-time job of posting Pike County items, and she is doing a wonderful job. Debra has just divided up the obits for Pike County and it is much easier to find ancestors on the new pages. Please visit http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/pike/obits.htm And please let us know if you have anything to post on the archive pages. You do not have to submit anything any special way - just send it to the list and Debra will work her magic on it! Thanks to all of you - you are the greatest list members on Rootsweb! Lynn
The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: March 25, 1892 Lee Blount Kills John Parks The Coroners Jury Says It Is Involuntary Manslaughter At Molena last Monday afternoon a difficulty occurred between Lee Blount, a young man about twenty-five years of age, and John Parks, a farmer about forty-five years, in which the latter was instantly killed. Bad Blood has existed between the parties for some time and the comment of those who heard the tragedy on Monday was: About what I expected. It was in front of Dr. Whitakers drug store that Parks was renewing harsh words with Blount and was in the act of assaulting him with a rock when Blount fired four shots in rapid succession and Parks fell dead in his tracks. He was shot once in the breast and once in the head either would have produced death. The coroners jury returned a verdict of involuntary manslaughter. The coroner made a bunglesome job by issuing a warrant charging murder instead of involuntary manslaughter. The warrant was put in the hands of the sheriff, but Blount had hid out as he did not wish to be arrested under such a warrant. Judge Pope, who has been retained as counsel for Blount, says that he will surrender and give bond as soon as the coroner issues a warrant that is authorized by the facts. (Transcribed 10/23/02 Lynn Cunningham)
The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: March 18, 1892 To be Married Thursday We acknowledge the receipt of the following invitation: Judge and Mrs. J.S. Pope request your presence at the marriage of their daughter Perla to Mr. William Battle Baker Thursday, March twenty-fourth, at four oclock, Methodist Church, Zebulon, Georgia 1892 Also: The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: March 25, 1892 A Happy Marriage Was That of Mr. W.B. Baker and Miss Perla Pope Yesterday Afternoon As was announced in the last issue of The Journal, Mr. W.B. Bakes and Miss Perla Pope were united in marriage at the Methodist church here at 4 oclock p.m. yesterday. Notwithstanding the inclement weather a large crowd was present to witness the ceremony, which was performed in a beautiful and impressive manner by A.B. Pope, a brother of the bride. It is sufficient to say the decorations and the music were equal to the occasion and that the event was one of more than ordinary interest. After the ceremony the bride and groom were driven to Williamson where they took the Georgia Midland train for New Orleans and other points of interest, to be away ten days. Mr. Baker is a young man of high moral character and is regarded as one of the shrewdest business men in the state. He is only 24 years of age and we predict for him a future of great usefulness and prosperity. The bride is the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Judge and Mrs. J.S. Pope. She has hundreds of friends and admirers and is acknowledged by all as one of the fairest of the many beautiful young ladies of which this community is noted. But aside from personal attractions, she is a young lady of positive Christian character, and that home presided over by her is bound to be a happy one. The Journal congratulates both Mr. and Mrs. Baker and hopes that their honeymoon lasts fifty years. (Transcribed 10/23/02 Lynn Cunningham) Note: 1880 Census Place: Zebulon, Pike, Georgia Source: FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 147D James S. POPE, Self, M, M, W, 32, GA, Occ: Lawyer, Fa: GA, Mo: VA Susan G. POPE, Wife, F, M, W, 30, GA, Occ: Keeping House, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Auther POPE, Son, M, S, W, 12, GA, Occ: At School, Fa: GA, Mo: GA >Perla POPE, Dau, F, S, W, 9, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Hattie POPE, Dau, F, S, W, 7, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Lela POPE, Dau, F, S, W, 5, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Ernest POPE, Son, M, S, W, 3, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA Edger POPE, Son, M, S, W, 3M, GA, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: March 4, 1892 Leap Year Party A Large and Jolly Crowd Under Girl Management The Attendants Refreshments Good Music The Plays Adjournment. The fair young ladies of Zebulon and community were very busy the first part of last week arranging for the Leap Year party which was held last Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Sallie Maples whose happiness is to make young people enjoy themselves. Notes were floating promiscuously over the town for several days from the girls to the boys desiring to escort them to the party if agreeable. Beforehand the girls had met, and having the boys names in a box, each drew a name, agreeing to accompany the one drawn. Several were lucky to draw exactly who they wished to; others were not entirely satisfied with their draw and would swap us off, getting boot, we understand. Friday evening about 7:30 oclock, pursuant to agreement, the boys met at the Slade house, where all the girls had assembled and were patiently awaiting their coming. And it was from here they marched in couples to the place of the party, chaperoned as follows: Misses Tonnie Ford with H. Hemphill, Lillia Malaier with Prof. Brown, Addie Yarborough with C. Harper, Lena Blasingame with E. Purefoy, Blanche Brown with Pink Sullivan, Willie Sullivan with A. Slade, Sallie L. Maples with John Lifsey, Lena Slade with Gordon Purefoy, May Allen with Jack Sullivan, Rosa Yarborough with Will Mitchell Lucia Yarborough with Will Howell, Maude Allen with Miller Harrison, Lizzie Slade with Penn Malaier, Mattie McCord with Sid Lifsey, Mamie Slade with John Ferguson, Genie Beckham with B. Slade, Annie Howell with Ernest Pope, Leila Pope with Will Childs, Allie Sullivan with Harry Maples, Vida Dunn with Robert Lee. The visitors were Miss Lizzie Thornton of Molena; Addie Yarborough of Williamson; Ida and Fannie McLendon of Concord; Messrs. Bill Strickland, Bob and Jim McLendon of Concord; Herbert Hemphill from near Griffin; John Ferguson of Meansville, and Allie McElvin. On account of sickness Miss Evelyn Moss was absent. From some unknown cause, Mr. Clark McGahee left the party in a few minutes after his arrival. Probably he went to sit up with the sick. Scarcely had all arrived before the girls had started a game of Stealing Partners, after a game of Twistification and Snap were played in the large hall. In the queenly parlor another crowd were playing Rabbi Going to Jerusalem, Pencil, etc. A comic show was also one of the features of the evening and highly interesting. It was called Im Not to be Sneezed at, and was managed by Elbert Purifoy. In an adjacent room sat several couples talking politics, seemingly unconcerned as to what was getting on in various apartments of the house. Refreshments of the choicest variety had been obtained in redundancy, and were served about 11 oclock. This was by no means an inferior part of the entertainment. Excellent violin and harp music was furnished by Messrs. A. Slade, Allie McElvin, and John Ferguson. At an early hour Saturday morning some of the boys became sleepy, and by earnest persuasions, got the girls to adjourn. (Transcribed 10/23/02 Lynn Cunningham)
Thanks, Lanny. I am grateful that we can depend on you for filling in the blanks with good, accurate genealogy. You have come to our aid more than once and I appreciate it. Lynn Lanny Cauthen wrote: > I believe this J. W. Cauthen is John William Cauthen, son of John Cauthen > and Elizabeth Wilson. John William Cauthen was born on March 17, 1848 and > died on April 26, 1904. He served in the Confederate Army and at the age of > 41 on Jan. 16, 1890 in Pike Co., he married 19 year old Kate Martin. She > was born on Jan. 12, 1871 and died on July 12, 1962. Both are buried at the > Milner Cemetery. Their three children were: > Doll Coleman Cauthen m. Horace Lyle Chappell. > Mary Willie Cauthen m. S. J. Childers. > John Callaway Cauthen m. Lucy Lee. > > Lanny Cauthen > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Larry Ford" <larryford@mindspring.com> > To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 10:43 AM > Subject: RE: [GAPIKE] 1892 Cauthen/Martin Newspaper Article > > > > > I would like to be in contact with anyone related to either of these > > families. Josh Martin is a cousin I am related to the Cauthens by > > marriage, several times. I think I know how these two men are > > brothers-in-law, but would like to verify my info. I also have a John > > Wilford (Wilfred) Cauthen in my database want to discern if this is the > > same or a different J.W. Cauthen. > > > > > > > > Please e-mail me at larryford@mindspring.com . > > > > > > > > Thank-you, > > > > Norma Ford > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: Lynn B. > > Cunningham > > > > To: GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com > > > > Sent: 10/22/02 7:21:49 PM > > > > Subject: [GAPIKE] 1892 Cauthen/Martin > > Newspaper Article > > > > > > > > > > > > The Pike County Journal > > > > Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: February 19, 1892 > > > > > > > > A Difficulty at Milner > > > > > > > > We regret to learn of a difficulty at Milner between two prominent > > young > > > > men. From the best information at hand the facts are about as > > follows: > > > > > > > > J.W. Cauthen and Josh Martin are brothers-in-law. There has been a > > > > dispute between Cauthen and Martin about a land line. Both claimed > > that > > > > they owned a certain portion of woodland and words had followed. On > > > > Wednesday night Cauthen was sitting in W.G. Tyus' store, at Milner, > > when > > > > Martin walked in accompanied by his brother, who at once began an > > > > attack, wounding Cauthen severely from which he may not recover. Mr. > > > > Cauthen's brother attempted to interfere, but at the point of a > > pistol, > > > > in the hands of Martins brother, was forced to desist. Mr. Cauthen is > > in > > > > quite a precarious condition from the injuries received at the hands > > of > > > > Martin. > > > > > > > > Also: > > > > > > > > The Pike County Journal > > > > Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: February 26, 1892 > > > > > > > > Fight at Milner > > > > > > > > Milner, Feb 23 - Editor Journal: We notice an article in The Journal > > of > > > > Feb 19th, in reference to a difficulty at this place between Josh > > Martin > > > > and J.W. Cauthen that has been erroneously reported, and that the > > > > readers of The Journal may get the facts in reference to the matter I > > > > beg space in your columns to give them. In the first place the > > > > difficulty occurred about 9 o'clock in the morning, and not at night. > > It > > > > is true that Mr. Martin and Mr. Cauthen are brothers-in-law, and that > > > > there has been a dispute for some [time] over a certain land line > > which, > > > > I am informed, made up only a small part of the cause that led to the > > > > difficulty, the other and more material cause my informant says the > > > > public has no right to know. Taking the land line then as a basis, > > the > > > > facts are these: Mr. Cauthen, it seems, had crossed over the disputed > > > > line and began cutting some timbers [sp] when Mr. Martin asked him to > > > > desist, when Mr. Cauthen feigning to believe that Mr. Martin intended > > to > > > > do him some personal injury, had him arrested under a peace warrant. > > > > Before the papers were executed, however, Mr. Martin met Mr. Cauthen > > at > > > > W.G. Tyus' store and asked him to withdraw the warrant and intended > > to > > > > make a satisfactory explanation of the whole affair. It was then that > > > > the difficulty occurred with no weapons used by either party except > > the > > > > fist, and none among the many witnesses present saw any weapon at all > > - > > > > thus leaving the pistol part of the little tragedy entirely unfounded > > in > > > > truth. > > > > > > > > (Transcribed 10/22/02 Lynn Cunningham) > > > > > > > > > > > > ============================== > > > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > > go to: > > > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571 sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --- Larry Ford > > > > --- larryford@mindspring.com > > > > --- EarthLink: It's your Internet. > > > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237
I believe this J. W. Cauthen is John William Cauthen, son of John Cauthen and Elizabeth Wilson. John William Cauthen was born on March 17, 1848 and died on April 26, 1904. He served in the Confederate Army and at the age of 41 on Jan. 16, 1890 in Pike Co., he married 19 year old Kate Martin. She was born on Jan. 12, 1871 and died on July 12, 1962. Both are buried at the Milner Cemetery. Their three children were: Doll Coleman Cauthen m. Horace Lyle Chappell. Mary Willie Cauthen m. S. J. Childers. John Callaway Cauthen m. Lucy Lee. Lanny Cauthen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Ford" <larryford@mindspring.com> To: <GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 10:43 AM Subject: RE: [GAPIKE] 1892 Cauthen/Martin Newspaper Article > > I would like to be in contact with anyone related to either of these > families. Josh Martin is a cousin I am related to the Cauthens by > marriage, several times. I think I know how these two men are > brothers-in-law, but would like to verify my info. I also have a John > Wilford (Wilfred) Cauthen in my database want to discern if this is the > same or a different J.W. Cauthen. > > > > Please e-mail me at larryford@mindspring.com . > > > > Thank-you, > > Norma Ford > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Lynn B. > Cunningham > > To: GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com > > Sent: 10/22/02 7:21:49 PM > > Subject: [GAPIKE] 1892 Cauthen/Martin > Newspaper Article > > > > > > The Pike County Journal > > Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: February 19, 1892 > > > > A Difficulty at Milner > > > > We regret to learn of a difficulty at Milner between two prominent > young > > men. From the best information at hand the facts are about as > follows: > > > > J.W. Cauthen and Josh Martin are brothers-in-law. There has been a > > dispute between Cauthen and Martin about a land line. Both claimed > that > > they owned a certain portion of woodland and words had followed. On > > Wednesday night Cauthen was sitting in W.G. Tyus' store, at Milner, > when > > Martin walked in accompanied by his brother, who at once began an > > attack, wounding Cauthen severely from which he may not recover. Mr. > > Cauthen's brother attempted to interfere, but at the point of a > pistol, > > in the hands of Martins brother, was forced to desist. Mr. Cauthen is > in > > quite a precarious condition from the injuries received at the hands > of > > Martin. > > > > Also: > > > > The Pike County Journal > > Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: February 26, 1892 > > > > Fight at Milner > > > > Milner, Feb 23 - Editor Journal: We notice an article in The Journal > of > > Feb 19th, in reference to a difficulty at this place between Josh > Martin > > and J.W. Cauthen that has been erroneously reported, and that the > > readers of The Journal may get the facts in reference to the matter I > > beg space in your columns to give them. In the first place the > > difficulty occurred about 9 o'clock in the morning, and not at night. > It > > is true that Mr. Martin and Mr. Cauthen are brothers-in-law, and that > > there has been a dispute for some [time] over a certain land line > which, > > I am informed, made up only a small part of the cause that led to the > > difficulty, the other and more material cause my informant says the > > public has no right to know. Taking the land line then as a basis, > the > > facts are these: Mr. Cauthen, it seems, had crossed over the disputed > > line and began cutting some timbers [sp] when Mr. Martin asked him to > > desist, when Mr. Cauthen feigning to believe that Mr. Martin intended > to > > do him some personal injury, had him arrested under a peace warrant. > > Before the papers were executed, however, Mr. Martin met Mr. Cauthen > at > > W.G. Tyus' store and asked him to withdraw the warrant and intended > to > > make a satisfactory explanation of the whole affair. It was then that > > the difficulty occurred with no weapons used by either party except > the > > fist, and none among the many witnesses present saw any weapon at all > - > > thus leaving the pistol part of the little tragedy entirely unfounded > in > > truth. > > > > (Transcribed 10/22/02 Lynn Cunningham) > > > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571 sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > --- Larry Ford > > --- larryford@mindspring.com > > --- EarthLink: It's your Internet. > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >
As of today, you can search the United States 1880 census on-line for FREE. SALT LAKE CITY - In honor of Family History Month, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is making the 1880 United States Census available for researchers. This searchable database is now on the Internet at www.familysearch.org, signifying another great leap forward in online family history research. Go to: http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=census/search_census.asp Enter your information and then click on the dropdown box and choose 1880 United States Census. This is a great addition for all researchers. Lynn
I would like to be in contact with anyone related to either of these families. Josh Martin is a cousin I am related to the Cauthens by marriage, several times. I think I know how these two men are brothers-in-law, but would like to verify my info. I also have a John Wilford (Wilfred) Cauthen in my database want to discern if this is the same or a different J.W. Cauthen. Please e-mail me at larryford@mindspring.com . Thank-you, Norma Ford ----- Original Message ----- From: Lynn B. Cunningham To: GAPIKE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: 10/22/02 7:21:49 PM Subject: [GAPIKE] 1892 Cauthen/Martin Newspaper Article The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: February 19, 1892 A Difficulty at Milner We regret to learn of a difficulty at Milner between two prominent young men. From the best information at hand the facts are about as follows: J.W. Cauthen and Josh Martin are brothers-in-law. There has been a dispute between Cauthen and Martin about a land line. Both claimed that they owned a certain portion of woodland and words had followed. On Wednesday night Cauthen was sitting in W.G. Tyus� store, at Milner, when Martin walked in accompanied by his brother, who at once began an attack, wounding Cauthen severely from which he may not recover. Mr. Cauthen�s brother attempted to interfere, but at the point of a pistol, in the hands of Martins brother, was forced to desist. Mr. Cauthen is in quite a precarious condition from the injuries received at the hands of Martin. Also: The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: February 26, 1892 Fight at Milner Milner, Feb 23 � Editor Journal: We notice an article in The Journal of Feb 19th, in reference to a difficulty at this place between Josh Martin and J.W. Cauthen that has been erroneously reported, and that the readers of The Journal may get the facts in reference to the matter I beg space in your columns to give them. In the first place the difficulty occurred about 9 o�clock in the morning, and not at night. It is true that Mr. Martin and Mr. Cauthen are brothers-in-law, and that there has been a dispute for some [time] over a certain land line which, I am informed, made up only a small part of the cause that led to the difficulty, the other and more material cause my informant says the public has no right to know. Taking the land line then as a basis, the facts are these: Mr. Cauthen, it seems, had crossed over the disputed line and began cutting some timbers [sp] when Mr. Martin asked him to desist, when Mr. Cauthen feigning to believe that Mr. Martin intended to do him some personal injury, had him arrested under a peace warrant. Before the papers were executed, however, Mr. Martin met Mr. Cauthen at W.G. Tyus� store and asked him to withdraw the warrant and intended to make a satisfactory explanation of the whole affair. It was then that the difficulty occurred with no weapons used by either party except the fist, and none among the many witnesses present saw any weapon at all � thus leaving the pistol part of the little tragedy entirely unfounded in truth. (Transcribed 10/22/02 Lynn Cunningham) ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571 sourceid=1237 --- Larry Ford --- larryford@mindspring.com --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.
The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: February 19, 1892 A Difficulty at Milner We regret to learn of a difficulty at Milner between two prominent young men. From the best information at hand the facts are about as follows: J.W. Cauthen and Josh Martin are brothers-in-law. There has been a dispute between Cauthen and Martin about a land line. Both claimed that they owned a certain portion of woodland and words had followed. On Wednesday night Cauthen was sitting in W.G. Tyus store, at Milner, when Martin walked in accompanied by his brother, who at once began an attack, wounding Cauthen severely from which he may not recover. Mr. Cauthens brother attempted to interfere, but at the point of a pistol, in the hands of Martins brother, was forced to desist. Mr. Cauthen is in quite a precarious condition from the injuries received at the hands of Martin. Also: The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: February 26, 1892 Fight at Milner Milner, Feb 23 Editor Journal: We notice an article in The Journal of Feb 19th, in reference to a difficulty at this place between Josh Martin and J.W. Cauthen that has been erroneously reported, and that the readers of The Journal may get the facts in reference to the matter I beg space in your columns to give them. In the first place the difficulty occurred about 9 oclock in the morning, and not at night. It is true that Mr. Martin and Mr. Cauthen are brothers-in-law, and that there has been a dispute for some [time] over a certain land line which, I am informed, made up only a small part of the cause that led to the difficulty, the other and more material cause my informant says the public has no right to know. Taking the land line then as a basis, the facts are these: Mr. Cauthen, it seems, had crossed over the disputed line and began cutting some timbers [sp] when Mr. Martin asked him to desist, when Mr. Cauthen feigning to believe that Mr. Martin intended to do him some personal injury, had him arrested under a peace warrant. Before the papers were executed, however, Mr. Martin met Mr. Cauthen at W.G. Tyus store and asked him to withdraw the warrant and intended to make a satisfactory explanation of the whole affair. It was then that the difficulty occurred with no weapons used by either party except the fist, and none among the many witnesses present saw any weapon at all thus leaving the pistol part of the little tragedy entirely unfounded in truth. (Transcribed 10/22/02 Lynn Cunningham)