Fatal Affray
Last Tuesday evening a deplorable difficulty occurred in this place between W. C. MASHBURN and James MITCHELL, during the course of which the former gentleman was fired upon by the latter four times with a large Colt’s repeater; two of the shots took effect, one in the region of the lower part of the abdomen, the other in the left arm, near the elbow. The first wound spoken of was the one that caused the death of the unfortunate man, who expired at his residence, after great suffering, Wednesday evening at about half past six o’clock. The difficulty originated in the store of Mashburn & McKinney abou the settling of a small account. At the time of the shooting, MASHBURN was in the house and MITCHELL outside on the pavement. As soon as the bloody work was accomplished, MITCHELL turned and left the spot as rapidly as possible, but was pursued, captured and lodged in jail. Subsequently he was taken out and again remanded upon a charge of murder in the first degree. He is now being tried before Esquires Bills and Anderson. R. H. WOOD and James FENTRESS are prosecuting attorneys while Maj. J. B. DENNIS and Harry M. HILL are defending. The trial commenced at 11 o’clock Thursday morning and attracts no little attention. Since the above was put in type the trial closed, and the defendant, in default on bail, was committed to jail for murder in the second degree.

The Bolivar Bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 04 Jan. 1868, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Died at his residence, Wednesday evening, Jan. 1, 1868, while surrounded with sympathizing friends and his grief stricken family, of a mortal wound received at the hands of James MITCHELL, W. C. MASHBURN, a gentleman in every sense of the word, an honest, upright and generous citizen, one whom this community has always respected and honored for his nobleness of heart and manly deeds.  Though his path often led him over dangers and through trials he ever proved himself a man; his faults were few, very few and his virtues were innumerable. He has gone from these who loved him. well, but has left behind him a host of friends who will cherish his memory as long as life shall last.  He was buried beside the remains of his little son in Union Cemetery.  MASHBURN‘s lifeless body goes to dust, his soul goes to God.  There is many a man in this community today that can say ; “I have lost a friend.”

The Bolivar Bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 04 Jan. 1868, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

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John H. BILLS, chairman.

A. H. ROSE and J. B. FAWCETT, quorum justices.

The following is a synopsis of business transacted in the County Court of Hardeman at its October term, 1867.

Order appropriating to sundry persons for accounts against the county, amounting to $474.32.

C. H. ANDERSON elected Register, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of B. P. ANDERSON.

J. F. MCALISTER, constable elect in District No. 10, gave bond and was qualified.

W. S. CARSON, constable elect in District No. 11, gave bond and was qualified.

James E. AIKEN, deputy sheriff, appointed by W. W. MCCARLY, sheriff, appeared and was duly qualified.

Ordered that the Court ask and memorialize the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee to pass such as act as may be necessary, authorizing the county of Hardeman to issue bonds, payable at one, two and three years, with interest payable at intervals, in amounts to suit the Court House contract, and produce a fund to pay the same when the work is completed.

Ordered that the Poor House Commissioners contract with Abner LAMBERT for the taking care of all the paupers of the county, and report to the January term, 1868.

The following persons were appointed to serve as jurors at the October term of the Circuit Court, to wit:
Dist. No. 1, E. E. LOW, W. H. TODD.
Dist. No. 2, Reuben SCOTT, George HAZELGROVE.
Dist. No. 3, William MURPHEY, James WILKES.
Dist. No. 4, E. BROWN, John MILLER.
Dist. No. 5, Thomas CAMP, Joseph WILKES.
Dist. No. 6, James TOONE, Jr., Thomas C. JONES, Thomas A. PARRAN.
Dist. No. 7, B. F. USSERY, Lemuel GAY.
Dist. No. 8, A. H. LAWHORN, Mansil WEBB.
Dist. No. 9, D. F. HAM, W. G. MOORE.
Dist. No. 10, P. M. CRAWFORD, John COX.
Dist. No. 11, A. H. THORNTON, John H. ROSSON.
Dist. No. 12, Alvin BISHOP, Abram SELLERS.
Dist. No. 13, N. R. DORRIS, Moses BAKER.
Dist. No. 14, Samuel HENSON, John C. BLACK.
Dist. No. 15, R. A. BARHAM, John MURDAUGH.
Dist. No. 16, Henry SKINNER, Abel STEWART.
Dist. No. 17, John R. KAY, Thomas G. THOMPSON.

E. H. DORRIS and J. M. WEBB, constables for said court.

Order appointing Commissioners to set apart one year’s provisions to Mrs. G. B. DANIEL, Mrs. Randolph MAYFIELD, Mrs. William FORBES and Mrs. M. J. HAMER.

Order allowing W. FORT and Mary SULLIVAN, adm’rs of estate John SULLIVAN, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order allowing I. M. JACOBS, adm’r of estate William JACOBS, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order allowing Penelope CASEY, adm’r of estate of John W. CASEY, dec’d further time to make settlement.

Order allowing W. H. BLACK, adm’r of estate J. K. FERGUSON, dec’d further time to make settlement.

Order allowing William M. JOHNSON, executor of estate of J. B. JOHNSON, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order allowing Erastus ALLEN, adm’r of estates of N. E., F. D. and J. A. ALLEN, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order allowing J. O. STEPHENSON, adm’r of estate of J. M. RICHARDSON, Sr., dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order allowing C. and J. A. COX, executors of estate of Eli COX, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order allowing William MCCARTER, adm’r of estate of Catherine MCCARTER, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

One Jury of View and one road order appointment.

Order accepting resignation of David MCKINNIE, guardian of E. J. and S. P. MCKINNIE, and appointing J. M. MASK in his stead.

Order accepting resignation of Thomas C. JONES, guardian of Octavia POLK, Jr., and appointing Montezuma JONES in his stead.

The last will and testament of J. L. WILLIAMS presented and probated.

Order binding Doc and Henry GRAHAM, colored children, to G. W. GRAHAM.

James MCCANN and A. MAYFIELD appointed adm’rs on the estate of R. MAYFIELD, dec’d.

Levin SAVAGE appointed adm’r on the estate of G. B. DANIEL, dec’d.

Order certificate as to the good moral character of Thomas C. LOW.

Order to pay the heirs of C. and Thomas MCCARTER, dec’d.

Order to pay the adm’r of estate J. R. WOODS, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of Daniel BERRY, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of Mary KINNEY, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of Francis J. SMITH, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of John CARRAWAY, dec’d.

Order to sell land belonging to the estate of Josiah K. FERGUSON, dec’d.

Order to sell land belonging to the estate of Edward L. NEARIN.

Order to sell land belonging to the estate of Braddock FOSTER, dec’d.

Order to sell land belonging to the estate of Etheldrid Daniel, dec’d.

Order guardian adlitem and order reference in case of Eleanor MOORE et al vs. Morris P. MOORE et al.

Order guardian adlitem and order reference in case of J. R. ANDERSON, adm’r, vs. heirs of E. L. NEARIN, dec’d.

Order reference in case of C. HENSON et al vs. William HENSON et al.

Order guardian adlitem, order pro confesso and order reference in case of John FOSTER, adm’r, vs. heirs of Braddock FOSTER, dec’d.

Order guardian adlitem, order pro confesso and order reference in case of G. W. DANIEL, adm’r vs. heirs of E. DANIEL, dec’d.

Order appointing commissioners to assign dower unto Mrs. Eleanor MOORE.

Order appointing commissioners to assign dower unto Mrs. Joseph HERRIMAN.

Order revoking order commissioners to assign dower unto Mrs. Emily DOWLER.

Order publication in case of Abel STEWART, adm’r, vs. heirs W. STEWART, dec’d.

Order continuance in case of T. E. MCCLENDON et al vs. Charles PHILIPS, et al.

Order continuance in case of Rebecca FITZHUGH et al vs. Charles E. POLK, et al.

Order releasing James PYBASS, guardian of H. MURRAY, from interest.

Report commissioners appointed to set aside one year’s provisions to Mary COSBY filed and approved.

Pro rata statements of the insolvent estates of D. WHITFORD, B. BRANCH and J. T. PIRTLE presented, approved and amounts due creditors ordered to be paid according to same.

Order appointing commissioners to divide land between H. C. KNOWLTON and the heirs of W. H. STONE, dec’d.

Order appointing A. H. ROSE to take charge of the estate of G. W. IRWIN, dec’d, until the November term, 1867,

The following settlements, inventories, etc., were presented and approved to wit:

A settlement with A. MCCARLEY, adm’r estate John RODENHIZER, dec’d.

A settlement with Frances MURLEY, adm’r estate John JACKSON, dec’d.

A settlement with J. Y. MCGUIRE, adm’r estate C. and R. MCQUIRE, dec’d.

A settlement with Abraham CRAIN, adm’r estate B. JONES, dec’d.

A settlement with M. H. PIRTLE, adm’r estate J. T. PIRTLE, dec’d.

A settlement with J. D. BRUSTER, adm’r estate A. H. ROBINSON, dec’d.

A settlement with James TOON, Jr., adm’r estate T. H. HARRIS, dec’d.

A settlement with L. T. KNIGHT, adm’r estate S. H. KNIGHT, dec’d.

A settlement with J. H. BRINT, adm’r estate C. M. BROWN, dec’d.

A settlement with J. R. ANDERSON adm’r estate E. L. NEARIN, dec’d.

A settlement with W. W. SAMMONS, adm’r estate Allen SAMMONS, dec’d.

A settlement with John CRAWFORD, adm’r estate William CRAWFORD, dec’d.

A settlement with H. W. DUNCAN, trustee of Mary A. PREWITT.

A settlement with H. MURLEY, guardian of John JACKSON‘s heirs.

A settlement with James PYBASS, guardian of H. MURRAY.

A settlement with W. C. MASHBURN, guardian of H. MASHBURN heirs.

A settlement with George WOOD, guardian of M. P. WILLIAMSON.

A settlement with Jacob GARRETT, guardian of H. C. and G. W. SLOAN.

A settlement with Andrew TURNER, guardian of J. T. and Louisa WHITE.

A settlement with W. M. NORMENT, guardian of W. H. PRICE.

An inventory and account sale property A. SAMMONS, dec’d, by W. W. SAMMONS, adm’r.

An inventory and account sale property Joseph HERRIMAN, dec’d, by S. HERRIMAN, adm’r.

An inventory and account sale property W. C. USSERY, dec’d, by J. D. USSERY, adm’r.

An inventory and account sale property John DELK, dec’d, by W. K. DELK, adm’r.

An inventory and account sale property J. W. WILLIAMS by P. T. JONES, guardian.

An inventory and account sale property Octavia POLK, Jr., by T. C. JONES, guardian.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 19 Oct. 1867, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Died at the residence of his parents, W. C. and M. A. MASHBURN, in this place, on the evening of the 5th October, of congestive chills, Master Willie A. MASHBURN, aged seven years, four months and twelve days. At the time the fatal disease marked its victim he was suffering from a broken leg. Nobly did the little fellow receive the shafts of Death, and calmly awaited the last cruel thrust that was destined to sever the golden thread that bound his young soul to its casket of clay. Willie was noted for his kindness of heart, bright mind and genial disposition. We know that his mourning parents have the heartfelt sympathies of this entire community, in this, their sad bereavement.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 12 Oct. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

J. H. BILLS, Chairman, presiding.

A. H. ROSE and J. B. FAWCETT guorum justices.

The following is a synopsis of business transacted in the County Court of Hardeman county at its May term, 1867.

R. D. CROSS appointed adm’r on the estate of Thomas SPRINGFIELD, dec’d.

P. M. HUDDLESTON appointed adm’r on the estate of E. T. STEWART, dec’d.

F. T. MYERS appointed adm’r on the estate of George M. BROGDEN, dec’d.

Thomas A. GREEN appointed guardian of Richard T. CROSS.

R. D. CROSS appointed guardian of Ida CROSS.

Susan CARRAWAY appointed guardian of Mary V. CARRAWAY.

J. H. BRINT appointed guardian of Z. T. SIMPSON.

Order binding Lucy HOLMES, colored child, to J. H. HOLMES.

Report of Poor House Commissioners filed and confirmed.

Order removing R. M. INGRAM, guardian of George N. INGRAM, and appointed John D. USSERY in his stead.

Order to pay the heirs of William SIMPSON, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of Eil COX, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of Thomas H. HUDSON, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of Thornton JONES, dec’d.

Report sale of land belonging to the estate of W. N. SHINAULT, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchaser.

Report sale of land belonging to the estate of J. M. RAY, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchasers.

Report sale of land belonging to the estate of John FIELD, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchaser.

Order allowing R. L. MCNEESE, guardian, credit in his settlement for taxes, wrongfully assessed against him.

Order accepting resignation of H. BISHOP, guardian of J. W. HUMPHREYS and appointing W. J. COATES in his stead.

Report sale of town lots belonging to the estate of J. E. MASTIN, dec’d, filed and confirmed, adn title decreed to purchasers.

Order appointing commissioners to assign dower to Mrs. E. L. NEARIN renewed.

Order appointing commissioners to set aside one year’s provisions to Elizabeth BROYDON.

Order for D. F. Ham, adm’r of estate of M. H. LAKE, dec’d, to sell gold belonging to said estate.

Order for S. H. DUNCAN, adm’r of estate of Allen SEXTON, dec’d, to sell gold belonging to said estate.

Report of a jury of view filed and confirmed.

Report of commissioners appointed to divide lands of Joel GRANTHAM, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed.

Order fine of ten dollars against W. J. DAVIS, adm’r of C. COPE, dec’d, for disregard of order to settle said estate and contempt of court.

Report commissioners appointed to set apart one year’s provisions to Mary SEXTON filed and confirmed.

One overseer of road appointment.

Order pro-confesso and reference in case of J. W. ROSS and wife vs. heirs of English HULL, dec’d.

Order appointing commissioners to divide lands of Elijah HULL, dec’d, among his heirs.

Order releasing W. C. MASHBURN, guardian of the heirs of Hardy MASHBURN, dec’d, from interest.

Report of advancements in case of William MCCARTER et al. vs. heirs of T. C. and Catherine MCCARTER, dec’d, filed and confirmed and order to pay heirs.

Order pro-confesso and continuance in case of L. B. FARRIS vs. Rhoden BOWERS.

A pro-rata statement of the estate of William CUMMINGS, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and the adm’r, W. S. DOUGHERTY, ordered to pay out the creditors according to same.

A pro-rata statement of the estate of Joseph R. WOODS, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and the adm’r, J. C. PREWITT, ordered to pay out to creditors according to same.

The following settlements, inventories and account sales, presented, approved and ordered to be recorded and files, to wit:

A settlement with J. C. PREWITT, adm’r of estate of Joseph R. WOODS, dec’d.

A settlement with J. R. ANDERSON, adm’r of estate of David WHITFORD, dec’d.

A settlement with James PYBSS, adm’r of estate of C. CANNON, dec’d.

A settlement with Bailey MACON, adm’r of estate of J. S. JOURDAN, dec’d.

A settlement with J. C. SPINKS, adm’r of estate of Joseph A. WOODS, dec’d.

A settlement with R. D. CROSS, adm’r of estate of B. M. CROSS, dec’d.

A settlement with David WOODS, guardian of John D. WOODS.

A settlement with H. BISHOP, guardian of J. W. HUMPHREYS.

A settlement with Andrew SAIN, guardian of Elizabeth SAIN.

An inventory property estate of J. A. CARUTHERS, dec’d, by W. A. CARUTHERS, ex’r.

An inventory property estate of Allen SEXTON, dec’d, by S. H. DUNCAN, adm’r.

An inventory property estate of Allen COX, dec’d, by J. M. MITCHELL, adm’r.

An inventory property estate of James WOOD, dec’d, by R. H. WOOD, ex’r.

An account sales property estate of J. A. CARUTHERS, dec’d, by W. A. CARUTHERS, ex’r.

An account sales property estate of Benjamin WILKS, dec’d, by Wilks and McMahon, ex’r.

AN account sales property estate of Bernard MCMAHON, dec’d by John HOWE, adm’r.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 18 May 1867, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

 

The following is a synopsis of business transacted in the County Court of Hardeman county, at its October term, 1866.

Garland ANDERSON appointed administrator on the estate of J. M. MARSH, dec’d
J. J. POLK appointed administrator on the estate of William SCOTT, dec’d.
J. J. POLK appointed administrator on the estate of James AVENT, dec’d.
H. C. KNOWLTON appointed administrator on the estate of W. H. STONE, dec’d.
S. Y. KEITH appointed administrator on the estate of Roderick BARNES, deceased.
Rufus ARCHER appointed administrator on the estate of J. B. MOTLEY, deceased.
E. H. DORRIS appointed administrator on the estate of Martha DAY, deceased.
Abner MOORE appointed administrator on the estate of Rebecca MOORE, deceased.
M. H. PIRTLE appointed guardian to George A. PIRTLE.
W. C. MASHBURN renewed his bond as guardian to heirs of H. MASHBURN, deceased.
Lucinda SHINAULT renewed her bond as guardian to Thomas J. WEBSTER.
Order to sell land belonging to the heirs of J. B. MOTLEY, deceased.
Order to sell land belonging to the heirs of Thomas M. CARTER, deceased.
Order to sell land belonging to the heirs of T. J. SAMMONS, deceased.
Order to sell land belonging to the heirs of John P. COSBY, deceased.
Order to sell land belonging to the heirs of James LEATHERS, deceased.
Order to sell land belonging to the estate of Henry POLK.
Three Jury of View reports filed and confirmed.
Nine appointments of overseers of roads.
Report on sale of land belonging to estate of C. MCGUIRE, filed and confirmed and title decreed to the purchaser.
Report sale on town lots and land belonging to estate of Daniel D. PERRY, filed and confirmed and title decreed to the purchasers.
Order appointing commissioners to assign dower to Ruth HORNSBY, renewed.
Order appointing commissioners to assign dower to Mary BARHAM, renewed.
Order appointing commissioners to assign dower to Sarah J. WOODS, renewed.
Order appointing commissioners to partion land of Daniel MARSH, dec’d, renewed.
Order sale of land belonging to the estate of J. D. DANIEL, dec’d, renewed.
Report chairman of brick sold from debris of old courthouse amounting to $458.40 filed and confirmed and amount ordered to be paid over to the court house fund.
Report of court house commissioners filed and confirmed and the amount for lots purchased around the square $1675.00 ordered to be paid out of the court house fund.
Claims against the county amounting to $3,115.68 presented and appropriated.
Jurors for the October Circuit Court appointed.
W. A. MCDONALD, Tax Collector for 1861, released from Insolvent Taxes, amounting to $769.04.
The last Will and Testament of Perry WILKES, dec’d, presented and probated, W. V. MCMAHON and B. WILKES, executors.
Order for all claims against the county to be reported to the Trustee for payment by the 31st of December, 1866.
Order appointing commissioners to examine and report the necessity and cost of a bridge across Muddy Creek, on the State Line road.
Commissioners of registration reporting 211 voters registered, filed and recorded.
Indentures entered into with Jerry REYNOLDS, binding unto him George W. W. and Rebecca WELCH minor orphans.
Order to pay heirs of Mary KING, dec’d.
Order to pay heirs of Eli COX, deceased.
Order to pay heirs of John FUTRELL, dec’d.
Order to pay heirs of Thorton JONES, dec’d.
Order releasing M. P. CROSS, guardian to Elanor MOORE from interest.
Order one years’ provisions to Mrs. Catherine FAHY.
Order to E. E. LOW, guardian to M. J. DENSON to sell uncurrent money belonging to her.
A settlement with James DUNCAN, former Trustee of the common school fund filed and confirmed and amount ordered to be paid over to the present Trustee.
A settlement with W. P. DONNELL, administrator estate of George DONNELL, deceased.
An inventory property estate of Martin FAHY, dec’d by C. FAHY, administrator.
An inventory property estate of J. G. MANGRUM, dec’d by B. F. DOWDY, administrator.
An inventory property estate of F. D. STEWART, dec’d by M. A. STEWART, administrator.
An inventory property estate of Elsey STEWART, dec’d by M. A. STEWART, administratrix.
AN inventory property estate of C. LUTTRELL, dec’d, by J. W. WHITBY, administrator.
An inventory property estate of A. D. LAWHORN, dec’d, by A. H. LAWHON, administrator.
An inventory property estate of R. HOLLOMAN, dec’d by M. HOLLOMAN, administratrix.
An inventory property estate of W. R. B. POWELL, dec’d, by R. H. POWELL, administrator.
An account sale of property estate C. LUTTRELL, dec’d, J. W. WHITBY, administrator.
An account sale of property estate Elsey STEWART, dec’d, by M. A. STEWART, adm’r.
An account sale of property estate F. D. STEWART, deceased, by M. A. STEWART, adm’r.
An account sale of property estate George DONNELL, deceased, by W. P. DONNELL, adm’r.
A receipt of W. V. SHINAULT to his guardian W. N. SHINAULT.
A receipt of J. A. and H. J. DEAN, to David LACY, guardian to Alsey DEAN.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 06 Oct. 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.