THE LIBERTY HERALD

Editor, Will A. Vick

January 20, 1897

Co. Clerk's Report

As required by law, I have made out a statement of the receipts and disbursements of the County funds during the year 1896 and posted said statement on the Courthouse door. In order that the tax-payers of DeKalb county may have fuller opportunity to acquire a knowledge to the way in which our revenue is expended and our prospects of getting out of debt, I herewith send you a copy of my statement for publication in your paper. [all listed] --- J.E. Conger, Co. Ct. Clerk

In Memoriam

God's finger touched him and he slept. Mr. Isaac Mullinax was born Jan. 14, 1812, died Dec. 17, 1896. In the death of this brother, the family loses the loving care of husband and father and the community one of the oldest and best Christians.

Round Top

Mr. John Turney, who has been sick of pneumonia, is improving slowly.

Death has again visited our community and laid his icy finger upon one of our most esteemed friends, Mrs. James Turner, who died Monday, Jan. 11, of lagrippe. She was 84 years of age and leaves many warm friends to mourn the loss of one so dear.

Mrs. W.E. Rich is on the punny list.

Miss Bell Walden visited Misses Lissie and Cynthia Mullinax Saturday night.

Miss Mary Hays is visiting Miss Laura Turney this afternoon.

Mr.& Mrs. C.D. Jennings were visiting the family of J.M. Hays today.

Messrs. Joe Ford and Marvin Jennings of this place will enter school at Liberty, Jan. 18.

Land Sale

Jessie Walling vs. J.M. Ours

By virtue of a decree rendered by the Chancery Court of DeKalb County at its September term, 1896, in the above case, I will on Saturday, Feb. 20, 1897, at the Court House door offer for sale the lands mentioned in the bill. The boundaries of said land will be given on day of sale. J.B. Moore, C & M
Land Sales

In Circuit Court of DeKalb County

J.A. Wilson vs. W.N. Wilson

By virtue of an order issued … at November term, 1896, I will offer for sale Monday, Feb. 1, 1897, at the courthouse door … The following tract or parcel of land situated in the 7th civil district of DeKalb county and bounded as follows: North by Caney Fork river; South by Lane, East by Jim Wilson; and West by Lane, containing 112 acres, levied upon as the property of W.N. Wilson. … Execution issued by J.M. Allen, J.P., July 21, 1896, Judgement 9, No. 53.

Jas. Holly vs. Wm. Austin

By virtue of an order issued … at November term, 1896, I will offer for sale Monday , Feb 1, 1897, at the courthouse door … The following described tract of land situated in the 16th district of DeKalb county bounded as follows: North by R.S. Alcorn; East by L.P. Vaughn; South by Youngblood and Vaughn and West by F.H. Smith, containing by estimate sixty acres.

Smith & Conger vs. R.O. Love

By virtue of an order issued … at November term, 1896, I will offer for sale Monday, Feb. 1, 1897, at the courthouse door … the following described tract or parcel of land lying in the 16th civil district of DeKalb county bounded on the North by Caney Fork river, East by W.R. Adams; South by Jas. Malone and West by W.A. Boyd. Levied upon as the homestead rights of S.H. Moss …

T.B. Potter vs. J.P. Tittsworth

By virtue of an order issued … at November term, 1896, I will offer for sale Monday, Feb. 1, 1897, at the courthouse door … the following described tract of land part lying in the 5th district and part in the 21st district, comprising one tract bounded as follows: North and West by Allen, Adcock, et als; South by Lentz; East by Jones et als containing 250 acres … and levied upon as the defendant's homestead rights …

J.L. Dinwiddie vs. Jno. D. Bone, et als

By virtue of an order issued … at November term, 1896, I will offer for sale Monday, Feb 1, 1897, at the courthouse door … the following described property, viz; one house and lot in the town of Alexandria and 1st district bounded on the North by Locust street, Baptist and Presbyterian church lots; East by Mary Phillips; South by Dinges & Simpson and West by Eason. Levied on as the property of deft.

H.M. Hennessee vs. J.R. Fuson

By virtue of an order … at November term, 1896, I will offer for sale Monday, Feb. 1, 1897, at the courthouse door … the following described tract of land lying in the 4th civil district of DeKalb county, containing 75 acres, bounded on the North by Crips, South by Snow, east by Fuson and West by Hale. Levied on as the property of the deft.

H.M. Hennessee vs. Robt. Braswell

Pursuant to a decree rendered by the Hon. Circuit Court at its November term, 1986, I will offer for sale Monday, Feb 1, 1897, at the courthouse door … the undivided interest Robert Braswell has in a certain tract of land lying in the 4th civil district of DeKalb county, known as the Samuel Braswell lands and bounded as follows: North by Bailiff, South by Savage, East by Braswell and West by Braswell. Levied on as the property of the deft.

Vick & Bright vs. O.D. Walker, et als

Pursuant to a decree … at its November term, 1896, I will offer for sale Monday, Feb. 1, 1897, …the following tract of land of 50 acres situated in the 6th civil district of DeKalb county: bounded on the North by Walker, South by Rhea, East by Caney Fork river, and West by Womack. Levied on as the property of O.D. Walker, he having moved with his family from the state of Tennessee. This attachment is levied on the back of an attachment issued on the 20 of Aug. 1896, by W.T. Dozier in case of C.B. Williams vs. O.D. Walker.

Bertie Barbee vs. John D. Bone

By virtue of a decree … in the case of Bertie Barbee, Guard., against John D. Bone et als, I will on January 30, 1897, at the courthouse door in Smithville, Tenn., sell to the highest bidder for cash the lands mentioned and described in the pleadings as the lands of R.M. Bone, situated in the 1st civil district of DeKalb and the boundaries will be given on the day of sale.

Non-Resident Notices

In Chancery Court DeKalb County

G.R. West vs. W.H. Magness

In this case it appearing to me from complaintants bill, which is sworn to, that Edgar Magness is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee … It is ordered that publication be made … for him to appear before the Judge of the Chancery Court … on the first Monday in March, 1897 and make defense …

Jerry Smith, et als vs. Nancy J. Smith, et als

It appearing to me from complaintants bill, which is sworn to, that Jerry Williams and Drucillia Williams and Martin Smith are non-residents of the State of Tennessee … It is ordered that publication be made … commanding them to appear before the Judge of the Chancery Court … on the first Monday in March, 1897.

E.W. Taylor vs. Palina Bradley, et als

It appearing to me from … the defendants are non-residents of the State of Tennessee … It is ordered that publication be made for said non-residents, Nancy Bradley, Patsy Bradley and James Bradley … to appear on the first Monday in March, 1897.

M.C. Griffith, et als vs. Vance Parish, et als

It appearing to me from …that Vance Parish is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee …It is ordered that publication be … commanding him to appear on the first Monday in March, 1897

Insolvent Notice

J.H. Close, Admr of Thos. Close, dec'd. in County Court at Smithville, Tenn.
The estate of Thos. Close having been suggested to me as insolvent …claims … on or before July 9, 1897 or they will be forever barred.

Our Neighbors

News Taken From Our County Exchanges

Rutherford County -- The News

Last week a colored boy found $240 in gold on the farm of D.P. Rankin. Mr. Rankin on learning of this investigated for himself and found $120 more. All were in twenty dollar gold pieces.

Charles McUin was pardoned by Governor Turney last week and arrived home last Thursday and has been busy ever since receiving the congratulations of his friends. He was sent up over a year ago for killing John Burnett over on Depot Hill one night.

John Cawthon, colored, and Jim Whitaker, colored, had a difficulty last Saturday night which ended in Cawthon using a knife, which severed an artery in Whittaker's arm and came very near causing him to bleed to death, but the timely assistance of a doctor quenched the flow of blood, though Whittaker is still in a dangerous condition.

Mr. Vaughn Hartman, who was shot by Milt Gard near Quebec, Warren County, died last Thursday morning. The remains were brought home the same day. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock and were conducted by Rev. G.W. Patterson. The burial took place at Evergreen Cemetery. The entire community deeply sympathise with Dr.& Mrs. Hartman.

Putnam County -- The Citizen

Ed Cullom of Hartsville has opened a billiard hall on the second floor of the Stayley Building.

J.W. Chilcutt has sold the Elipse Barber Shop to W.A. Wirt, who will take charge Feb. 1.

Mrs. C.H. Whitney fell down cellar last week and sustained serious injuries from which she has since been confined to her bed.

R.B. Capshaw, Esq. is getting material on the ground to build two handsome double offices on the northwest corner of the public square.

Hon. John S. Denton, now of Washington, D.C. and F.T. Fancher, of this place, have formed a legal partnership and opened an office in Cookeville.

Thomas McCarroll returned to his home at Charleston, S.C. last Monday after spending several weeks visiting this place. His wife will remain a few weeks longer.

Mrs. J.C. Gabbart is very sick at her home in north Cookeville.

Judge B.M. Webb and wife of Smithville are the guests of R.B. Capshaw, Esq. of this place.

Mrs. America Terry, mother of J.W.H. Terry, residing three miles north of Cookeville, is dangerously sick.

Wilson County -- The Democrat

Miss Jones of Indiana and Miss Lizzie Wallace left Saturday for New Orleans to spend the winter. They were accompanied as far as Nashville by Lillie Wallace, who returned on the afternoon train.

Mr.& Mrs. Merriman of Syracuse, N.Y. are here visiting their daughter, Mrs. Dr. Huffman. They were accompanied by a son about 12 years of age, who has entered the preparatory department of Cumberland University.

Prof. Isaac Buchanan, assistant teacher of mathematics in Cumberland University, leaves on the 19th for England, where he goes to take a course of higher mathematics in Oxford University.

Cards are announcing the approaching marriage of Hon. Benton McMillin to Miss Aletheia Lucile Foster of Shreveport, La. It will take place Wednesday, January 20th, at 6 p.m. o'clock in the First Presbyterian Church.

Tom Arrington and Ed Schott have bought out the bakery formerly owned by Ike Odum on East Main street. Ed Schott was in business here several years ago with his brother, J.F. Schott.

Alexandria

Liv Tubb has sold his furniture to the Lester Furniture Co. and they will add to the stock. Granville Lester will have charge of the business. Liv Tubb retained carpets, shades, matting, etc.

Barry Bros. have moved into their new store house.

R.B. Floyd will arrange the rooms over Goodner & Son, S.W. McClellan and The Bank, for furniture.

Dr. Sam McMillen went to Smithville Monday on business.

Hatton Shaver and Erwin Kennedy were here Sunday.

Miss Linnie Smith has returned from a visit to friends at Smithville.

Mrs. Robt. Patton (nee Miss Alice Marler) died this morning of pneumonia after a few days illness.

Mrs. Robt. Donnell is visiting her mother, Mrs. W.W. Patterson, near town.

Miss Creola Flippen and sister were here yesterday.

Mrs. T.W. Eason and daughter will visit relatives in Nashville this week.

Rev. John Stevens has returned to Alexandria.

Rev. Jack Lewis preached at the Cumberland Church Sunday evening.

Robert Reynold of Temperance Hall was in town today.

Joe Rutland is in Alexandria.

John Evan of Knoxville was here today.

Liberty

Lem McClusky was in Watertown yesterday.

Born to Ewell Hobson and wife on the 14th, a girl.

Tom Whaley of Smithville visited relatives here Sunday.

Mrs. W.R. Bratten and grandson, Arthur, are on the sick list.

Rev. Mr. McClusky is making some improvements to his dwelling.

Misses Belle Wheeler and Mary Flippen were visiting in town Monday.

Robert Stone returned from Woodbury Monday from a visit to relatives.

Little Nonie Bratten of Watertown is visiting relatives and friends here.

Rev. G.B. McPeak preached an able discourse Sunday on the subject of Education.

W.J. Gothard went to Smithville Saturday night in the interest of his school here.

Prof. Killman is teaching a class of several young men in stenography at his residence.

R.C. Stewart and Joe Miller of Woodbury were here last Friday. Mr. Stewart bought 13 mules.

Harry Robinson, a promising young lawyer of the Smithville bar was here yesterday.

Oscar Robinson and Lemuel McClusky will start to South Carolina next Monday to sell fruit trees.

W.B. Evans is road overseer for the streets, J.B. Womack for the Dismal road and J.T. Odom for the Griffith road.

Liberty gets the weather forecasts every morning at 8 o'clock. The signals are displayed from a 60 foot pole in front of Vick & Bright's store.

L.D. Yeargin of the J.I. Case Threshing Machine Co. has been here a week looking after some thresher sales.

Tom White and Bob McClellan will go to Kentucky next week to sell fruit trees for the Humboldt Nursery. About ten young men from Watertown will go with them.

A cute and flattering notice of Killman & Bratten's scale appeared in Sunday's American. The boys have several nice offers from eastern manufactures, all of which they have declined to date.

It was reported here last Saturday that Jas. H. Cummings of Woodbury was dead, but we have learned that is not true and that he is better. This was welcome news to his friends here.

J.B.Collins is recovering from a long spell of the fever.

A little child of Mrs. Wm. Hancock on Sycamore died last Saturday night.

Ed Robinson made a business trip for Vick & Bright into Smith county this week.

Esq. Wm. Hunt of Smith county was in this country on business last Friday.

Hon. G.N. Tillman has withdrawn his notice of contest on account of the heavy bond required.


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