ARMSTRONG, Geo. Walker (d. 1869)
DIED -July – 1869, Geo. Walker, infant son of Elias J. and Lizzie W. ARMSTRONG. Source: Columbia Herald, 23 July 1869
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HORSLEY, Catherine (d. 1869)
DIED – At her residence, near Columbia, Monday evening at 7 o’clock, July 19th, Mrs. Catherine HORSLEY, relict of Rev. Wm. HORSLEY deceased, in the 64th(?) year of her age. Source: Columbia Herald, 23 July 1869
BUCKNER, James R. (d. 1869)
Death of James R. Buckner – The many friends of this gentleman in this city and elsewhere will be pained to read the announcement of his death, which occurred yesterday morning. He was born in Mt. Pleasant, Maury county, and immediately entered upon commercial pursuits in this city, in which
ERWIN, J.N. – Tribute of Respect (1869)
Tribute of Respect – At a meeting of Rock Spring Lodge, No. 313, F. & F.M., the following preamble and Resolutions were received and adopted, on the 15th day of July. WHEREAS, God in his providence saw fit to remove by death, our esteemed and much lamented friend and brother,
Pleasant Grove Academy Commences (1869)
The school at Pleasant Grove Academy has commenced its fall session under the charge of Mr. C.S. WILLIAMSON, with flattering prospects, and in about ten days Mr. DINWIDDIE’s school will resume its exercises. He has secured too [sic] addition rooms, each 18 by 36 for his next session, and will
ASHTON, Thomas B. (d. 1869)
Death of a Bright Boy. – Thomas B. ASHTON, son of the late James H. ASHTON, died at the residence of his mother, Maury county, Tennessee, July 12th, 1869, aged about 18 years. He was a young man of extraordinary promise. His mind was of the very first order. His
W.B. HARRISON Moves (1869)
Dr. W.B. HARRISON – This gentleman, for some years past, a practicing physician of Memphis, has moved to Columbia for the purpose of practicing his profession. For the present he can be found at the office of L.D. MYERS, Esq. Dr. H. is the son of our fellow citizen Benj.
Jones NELSON Shot (1869)
A Columbia Negro Shot. – Saturday last, at Pulaski, two negroes got into a fight. One of the negroes fired at his antagonist, but missed him, the ball striking another negro, who was standing by, above the pit of the stomach, and inflicted a mortal wound. The name of the
S.C. COOK Finds Bank Note (1869)
Bank Note Hid for Thirty-Four Years. – A few days ago, Mr. S.C. COOK found between the ceiling and weather-boarding in the post office at Columbia, a letter bearing date, Mr. Pleasant, March 30, 1835, which contained a $2 bill on the branch Bank of the State of Alabama at
Infanticide (1866)
Infanticide. – We learn that two negro infants were discovered drowned, in a branch on the farm of Col. Andrew J. POLK, on Monday last. They had been thrown there by their mothers, who, learn, gave as reason, their inability to support them. – They ought rather to have sent