Butts County GaArchives Photo Person.....Mallett, William Morris December 1900
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Source:             Jackson Argus – Week Of December 21, 1900
Name:               William Morris Mallett

Date Of Photograph: December 1900
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Mallet, William M., Dies
One of the greatest men in the county succumbed from the effect of a congestive 
chill last Saturday Morning.
Jackson was hushed into silence and sadness last Saturday morning when it was 
announced that William M. Mallet was dead.
Mr. Mallet had been sick for only a few days, having been attacked with a 
congestive chill a few days before, and he was dead before many of our people 
knew he was sick and the announcement came in the nature of a surprise and 
shock to all.

Mr. Mallet was one of the most splendid  men personally in the county, and had 
attracted to him hundreds of friends.  In Business and in social relations he 
was a tower of strength in the community, and he leaves behind him a name that 
stands for progress, honesty and loyalty to that which he believed to be right.
The deceased was born in New York about 56 years ago and came to Georgia when 
quite a lad, running a candy and fruit stand at Indian Spring.  He developed an 
aptness for business that was remarkable.  Late in life he was associated in 
business with Uncle Harrold Byars.  In late years he has been an extensive 
dealer in and manufacturer of commercial fertilizers.  He has also been 
recognized as the largest farmer in the county, and was at the time of his 
death managing the interests of the Jackson Oil Mill Co.  In the conduct of his 
private business Mr. Mallet was wise in the  selection of his heads of 
departments.  For example he had John T. Goodman at the oil mill and W. P. Nutt 
and J. H. Ham at the warehouse.  He knew the value of having every interest in 
good hands, and the best of everything in the way of material and labor was 
none too good for him.
The same thoroughness and wisdom which characterized his own business he 
carried into the public service.
He was chairman of the county board of education for years and was a splendid 
man for the place.  He has also served the city with faithfulness and 
distinction for years as a member of the board of trustees of Jackson 
Institute, and at the time of his death was chairman of the board of county 
commissioners, and a better officer never lived.
He was a member of the Methodist church and had been a faithful and efficient 
steward in that church.
The pastor of the church Rev. R. B. O. England conducted in the funeral 
exercise’s.  The other pastors of the city also joined in the exercises which 
occurred at the Methodist church at 3 o’clock p.m. Sunday in the presence of a 
tremendous concourse of people from all walks of life.  At the grave the rites 
of the Masonic Lodge were conducted, and all that was mortal of a most useful 
citizen was laid to rest.
Expressions of sorrow and sympathy for the bereaved ones are heard on all 
hands.       The Argus feels keenly a sense of personal loss and we are 
prepared to join in the hope that our friend may have a part  in the first 
resurrection and that the presence of the Lord in his family may be the means 
of raising up his children as worthy successors of a worthy father.
Jackson Argus – Week of December 21, 1900
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Resolutions of Respect – William Morris Mallet, To St. Johns Lodge No. 45, E. & 
A.M.
The unrested hand of death in ruthless march again invaded the sanctum of our 
craft.     When a response was added to the last alarm we were made sad by the 
intelligence that W. M. Mallet, for several years a member of this Lodge; had 
received his last summons and had peacefully fallen asleep to be transplanted 
in that Supreme Lodge beyond the  mystic veil where the Great I Am rules and 
governs His hosts in never ending bliss.
Brother Mallet was a Mason; his masonry was practical; his generous hand was 
never said where Charity’s voice was heard or demand made known.  This was 
seemingly a great privilege  and pleasure with and to him.
The tongue of slander was a stranger to his sympathetic heart.  He was at all 
times fond of and found engaged in every good work which tended to aid his 
fellow man, ever ready and sagacious in the promotion of every public good.  
Such a character reflects light ad gives strength to any order or 
organization.  For such a man and mason our Lodge drapes itself in the usual 
badge of mourning today.
We deeply feel for his loved ones who were so unexpectedly called upon to 
realize the loss of a kind father and devoted husband.  We can only offer them 
that protection, care and consolation once promised him around this sacred 
altar and say, weep not for he is now at rest, freed from the cares of this 
life, having pierced the veil is now receiving the reward of the faithful and 
hearing that welcome plaudit ……Well done!  His life was made up of usefulness 
and his work lives after him.  It is worthy of emulation.
On the 15th day of December, 1900, Bro. William Morris Mallet was called home.  
At the request of his family our Lodge aided by sister Lodges, placed the body 
in its last long sleep in the Jackson cemetery with the usual ceremony of our 
order.  We therefore resolved that the foregoing sentiments express the 
feelings of this Lodge and that a blank page in our minute book be dedicated to 
his memory, that these resolutions be made public, and a copy under the seal of 
this Lodge be furnished his family.
William Morris Mallet was 54 years of age at his death, had been a consistent 
mason for eight years.  Respectfully and fraternally submitted.
Y. A. Wright, Chmn., E. C. Robison, J. H. McCallum Com.
Jackson Argus – Week of January 11, 1901
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William M. Mallet - Rev. J. M. Eakes Pays a Glowing Tribute to His Memory
The earthly ;pilgrimage of William M. Mallet began in Fredericksburg, Va. March 
12, 1845, and ended peacefully and quietly at his home in Jackson, Ga., on the 
night of December 15, 1900.  His going away was a great loss to the community 
in which he lived and to his Methodist church of which he was an efficient 
official.  As a citizen he was public spirited, with a deep interest in all 
matters that concerned his country or town, a man of decided convictions with 
the courage of his convictions.  The scriptures’ injunction, Whatsoever thy 
hands find to do with it they might had its literal fulfillment in his life.  
Whatever he undertook or enterprised for himself or for others was prosecuted 
with untiring energy.  This spirit characterized him in every position given 
him by his fellow citizens.  He held many places of trust and positions of 
importance in the affairs of the city of Jackson and the county of Butts.  In 
all these he gave his labors in an unselfish desire to advance the educational 
and commercial interests of his town and county.  He held positions of 
importance in the church of which he was a member and the same zeal and 
unselfish devotion characterized his work here.  He had  no patience nor 
respect for those who were disposed to leave the high morals and religious 
standard, for which  the church ought always to stand.  He loved the church and 
was ever jealous of her honor; a true friend to his pastor and open-minded with 
his church.  His place will not be easily filled.  A better estimate of his 
character may be gained from the home life than in any other relation.  Here it 
was my pleasure and good fortune to know our brother well.  A spirit of 
tenderness, gentleness,, cheerful and devotion marked his life.  He was a 
devoted husband, an affectionate father, a kind hospitable sweet-spirited 
gentleman.  After the toil and labor of the day he found in his home a place of 
rest, and to all, whether members of the family or visitors, this home was made 
a source of pleasure and blessing.  His life is worthy of emulation.  He had 
his imperfections, as  is true of us all.  Yet his life was true to principle 
in every sphere. May God bless and comfort the wife and children who mourn his 
untimely going away.         J. H. Eakes.


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