September 1, 2001
Articles from Our Files
115 Years Ago Today
September 1, 1886:
Our county jail now contains 11 prisoners—a pretty large family for Sheriff Chapman.
One of the heaviest rains that ever visited this area, considering its duration, fell on last Monday about one o’clock. The Cobb grist mill, a mile east of town, was carried away, dam, house, and all.
Tony Pace, colored, residing near Whatley, dropped dead Saturday while walking the road. He only remarked to someone with whom he was walking, “I must stop,” and, sinking to the ground, immediately expired. There was no inquest.