NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM the "ABBEVILLE PRESS and BANNER", Abbeville, South Carolina for NOVEMBER 1869, and DECEMBER 1869 NEWSPAPER Issue of NOVEMBER 12, 1869 OBITUARY OF SALLIE MARGARET NORWOOD "Cometh Up as a Flower" The angels have another sister in their midst; Sallie Margaret, the youngest daughter of Dr. W.C. NORWOOD of Cokesbury, S.C. died October 20, 1869. During her severe illness she exhibited many lovely traits of character, together with the more spiritual graces of the Christian. Her protracted sufferings extorted moans, but no murmur. No word escaped her lips expressing distrust of God or opposition to His will. She suffered meekly, believing that the Divine Father is "too wise to err, too good to be unkind." "Pray", she said repeatedly to her sister, "pray to God to let me live for those I love and to glorify him by a christian life, it it is His will; if not, to make me resigned and happy in His love." There was much around her to make life here very sweet. Having completed her education in Baltimore, she hurried home last June to be present at the death bed of her father. That father still lives, and on the day of her burial, kissed her cold brow, bidding adieu to his darling child with the words, "dutiful and beloved daughter." An elder sister was to her both mother and sister. Oh, how constantly, tenderly she nursed the suffering one. And there was one who loved her with all the strength of a true manly heart, and who had won her love. After a long engagement of more than a year, they felt that their nupitals would unite "two souls without a single thought, two hearts that beat as one." The 13th of October was the day appointed for the marriage of Miss Norwood to Dr. James F. FURMAN. That day found her extremely ill of typhoid fever. Death, the messenger of the Lord, touched the frail human flower, so loving and beloved, and she ceased to suffer and began to live. When dying, she strove to comfort her father, saying how much better it was to have children with the angels in Heaven, than dwelling on earth. Trusting in Jesus, she was willing to die. She is as she believed she would be, with the angels now. Her form glows neath the jasper light and soft her feet are treading with bliss, the gleaning golden street with the angels now. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, George W. HOLLOWAY has applied to grant him Letters of Administration on the state and effects of Douglas W. HOLLOWAY, dec'd., late of said county. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the Court of Probate, Abbeville county on the 19th of Nov. next, to show cause, if any, why said Administration should not be granted. This 4th day of Nov. 1869. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, NOVEMBER 19, 1869 DEATH OF THOMAS PERRY Died, at his residence near Abbeville court house on the 6th inst., Thomas PERRY, familiarly known as Rockingham Perry, aged about seventy-six years. The orginal name of the deceased was BUTLER, but he assumed the name of PERRY from an Uncle by whom he was adopted. The afflictions and privations of his declining days, he sustained with great patience and resignation and his conversation and his deportment shortly before his death afforded an encouraging hope, that he is now enjoying the blissful relief from his sufferings. He was twice married and leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his loss. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Court of Probate William WILSON and Frances A. WILSON vs. Thomas Wilson, James Wilson and others Petition for Partition of Lands It appearing that Thomas WILSON, James WILSON, Martin and Nancy CAROLINE, his wife, Archibald FITTIE ? and Elizabeth his wife; the family of Lewis J. WILSON of Florida, whose names are unknown; Joseph C. RICHEY and Nancy C. his wife, reside without the limits of this state. It is therefore ordered that the defendants do appear and plead, answer or demur to said petition, within forty days, or the same will be taken pro confesso against them. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate, Nov. 17, 1869 ------- $5,000. REWARD Whereas, information has been received that a willful and unprovoked murder was committed in Abbeville county on the morning of the 28th ult. upon the person of Henry THOMSON, colored, while at work in his field, by two white men, unknown. Know ye, that the Robert K. Scott, Governor of the state of South Carolina, in order that justice may be served, and that the murderers may be brought to justice, do hereby offer a reward of Five Thousand Dollars for the apprehension and delivery to the State with proof to convict the murderers. Robert K. Scott, Governor, Nov. 5, 1869 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, NOVEMBER 26, 1869 DEATH OF AN ESTEEMED CITIZEN We regret to announce the death of Mr. John TAGGART, an old and highly esteemed citizen, which occurred after a short illness at his residence in this village on Sunday last, the 21st inst. The deceased was born in this village in January 1801 and was hence in the 69th year of his age. He was the son of Moses TAGGART, long the Ordinary of the District, and served himself for one term as Sheriff of Abbeville, having been elected to that office in 1835. With the exception of a short absence, his life was spent in Abbeville village and here he was universally esteemed for the high integrity of his character and the rare kindness and affability of his temper. He was a member of the Episcopal church here from its foundation; his last moments were cheered by the consolation of the Christian faith. He leaves a large circle of relatives to mourn his loss. -------- MARRIAGES Married on Tuesday evening the 9th of November by the Rev. D. McNeil Turner at the residence of th bride's father, Mr. Thomas P. QUARLES and Mrs. Mary T. McDONALD, eldest daughter of Col. Thomas THOMSON, all of Abbeville. Married on the evening of the 18th inst. at the residence of the bride's father by the REv. W.D. Beverly and Rev. A. Rice, the Rev. W.A. KING of Anderson district and Miss Perrie M. PRATT, daughter of Robt. PRATT, of Abbeville district. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Probate Court John C. SEAL and Elizabeth his wife and Statira WALLER vs. Nancy WALLER, Parthena A. WALLER and others Petition to sell land in Partition It appearing that Parthena A. WALLER (widow), and Susan Ann, Willie, Statira, Mary Elizabeth, McDonald and Guilford L., ? children? Waller deceased, reside beyond the limits of the state in the state of Florida. It is therefore ordered that the said defendants do appear at the Abbeville courthouse within forty days from publication thereof, or the said petition will be taken pro confesso against them, and the court will make a final decree therein. William Hill, Judge of Probate, Nov. 26, 1869 ------------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, DECEMBER 3, 1869 RECENT DEATHS We regret to annouce the sudden death from paralysis on Tuesday night of Mr. James C. JANNEY, for many years a resident of this city and well known proprietor of Janney's Hotel. We regret to annouce the death of our fellow citizen, Capt. Thomas W. GARY, which took place on the 21st ult. Dr. W.B. McKELLAR departed this transitory life on the 26th ult., aged 52 years. The Newberry Herald. Dr. McKellar was a native of our district and practiced his profession many years in our village, where he leaves many friends to deplore his loss. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, W.H. BASS has made application to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of Mrs. Mary BASS, dec'd, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of said deceased to appear in the Court of Probate, Abbeville county, to be held on Tuesday, Dec. 14 next, to show cause, if any, why said Administration should not be granted. This 29th day of Nov. 1869. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, DECEMBER 10, 1869 DEATH OF W.K. TOLBERT We received the particulars of the killing of W.K. TOLBERT, shortly after the publication of our last issue. Information having been given to the State Constabulary, that he would attend a wedding in the neighborhood of Greenwood on Thursday night of the past week. A party of four headaed by Jerry HOLLINSHEAD surrounded the house where TOLBERT was, and affected an entrance. Tolbert's pistol missed fire and so did Hollinshead's. Tolbert then fired, striking Hollinshead successively in the side and thigh. One of the party then shot Tolbert through the heart. Hollinshead's wounds are not serious. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, Lorenzo D. KENNEDY has made application to grant him Letters of Administration on the estate of Isaac C. KENNEDY, dec'd, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and credtors of the said Isaac C. Kennedy to appear before the court of probate to be held at Abbeville courthouse on Dec. 24th next, after publication thereof, to show cause, if any they have, why said Administration should not be granted. This 8th day of Dec. 1869. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate ---------- MARRIAGES Married on the 30th ult. at the residence of the bride's father in Abbeville, S.C. by Rev. T. Alonzo Harris, Mr. Thomas M. SWIFT of Elberton, Ga. to Miss S. Lizzie YOUNG of Abbeville district. Married on the 21st of Oct. by the Rev. J.F. Gibert, Mr. Frank NEW and Miss Mary PENNEL, all of Abbeville district. Married on the 24th of Nov. by Rev. J.F. Gibert, W.P. NOBLE and MIss Louisa HEMENGER. -------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, DECEMBER 17, 1869 REAL ESTATE OF ABRAM HADDON, Deceased The Real Estate of Abram HADDON, dec'd, will be sold by the Executors of the Will of said dec'd, on Sale Day in January next, viz: Three hundred and thirty acres, more or less, lying within four miles of Abbeville courthouse, adjoining lands of William HILL, W.B. ROMANS and others. On the premises are all the necessary out buildings. The sale will take place at Abbeville Courthouse on Sale Day in January nexxt, being the 3rd day of the month and the highest bidder will be the purchaser. Jas. C. STEVENSON, A.J. McKEE, Executors, Dec. 8, 1869 --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, DECEMBER 24, 1869 TRIBUTE OF RESPECT to John SADLER At regular Communication of Eureka Lodge No. 47, A.F.M., held on Thursday night, Nov. 18th, 1869, the following committee were apointed to prepare a suitable tribute of respect on the death of brother John SADLER. The following was adopted: Whereas, it has pleased an all wise Providence to remove from our midst our beloved brother John SADLER, who after a very short illness was called to the Celestial Lodge above; be it therefore, Resolved; that in the death of brother John SADLER, the community has lost a worthy citizen; this Lodge a highly respected brother and his family a kind husband and father. Resolved; that this Lodge sympathizes with the family of the deceased brother and that we tender them our condolence in their sad bereavement. Resolved, that in token of our respect, a blank page in our Journal be dedicated to the memory of our departed brother; That the Lodge be clad in mourning and the numbers thereof wear the usual bade for thirty days. Resolved, that a copy of the above preamble and resolutions be transmitted to the widow of our deceased brother and that the same be published in the Abbeville Press and Banner. J.A. Stuart, W.M. Jas. Rogers B.A. Jones, Committee John M. Gambrell, Sec. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, J.O. YOUNG has made application to grant him Letters of Administration on the Estate of Joseph CRESWELL, deceased, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said Joseph Creswell, dec'd, to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at the Abbeville courthouse at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, on January 7th, 1870 after publication thereof, to show cause, if any, why said Administration should not be granted. This 23rd day of December 1869. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate --------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, DECEMBER 31, 1869 MARRIAGES Married by Rev. George F. Round, Tuesday evening, Dec. 28th, Mr. Dresden A. SMITH of Columbia to Miss Gertrude SMALL of Abbeville. ------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville County Probate Court Whereas, William DICKSON has made application to grant him Letters of Administration on the Estate of Mrs. Eliza P. CLELAND, deceased, late of said county. This is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said Mrs. Eliza P. Cleland, dec'd, to appear in the Court of Probate to be held at the Abbeville courthouse at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, on Friday the 31st inst. after publication thereof, to show cause, if any, why said Administration should not be granted. This 15th day of December 1869. Wm. Hill, Judge of Probate ---------