Coweta County GaArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for JULY 1908 July 1908 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: C T Gravelle http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00023.html#0005680 August 3, 2006, 8:12 pm The Herald & Advertiser, Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia July 1908 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE HERALD & ADVERTISER", Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia for JULY 1908 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, July 3, 1908 SPLENDID TRIBUTE TO NOBLE MAN; MATHEW COLE At the last annual meeting of the American Boilermaker's Association, a committee was appointed to draft resolutions on the death of the late Mathew Cole, one of the oldest members of the organization. The memorial prepared by the committee is as follows: Mathew Cole, who passed into the other life on Feb. 19, 1907, was born Jan. 25, 1823. At the time of his death he was vice-president of the R.D. Cole Mfg. Co. of Newnan, Georgia, and a father of M.F. Cole, the latter being a member of the same firm, and also the president of the American Boilermakers Assoc. Although being slightly past his 84th year, at the time of his demise he was in full possession of all his faculties and so robust and vigorous that he could have mounted a horse with more ease than any one of his five sons, all of whom survive him. Mathew Cole was a man of strictly temperate and regular habits in all respects. He lived a life of modest and unassuming usefulness, setting his sons whom he gathered around him in his business, assigning each to a position suited to his ability, an example which was more than perfect and which was no inconsiderable asset of this successful firm. The business was originally managed by himself and his brother R.D. Cole and one of these two brothers, it may be said, that during fifty-three years of business life together they haver had a single word of disagreement. The business so successfully founded by him is now carried on by the second generation, the five sons of Mathew Cole, who, following in the footsteps of their father and uncle, agree perfectly with each other in all things. Of Mathew Cole it may be said, as Thackeray says of one of his characters, "he could look the world honestly in the face with an equal manly sympathy for the great and the small." Mathew Cole was beloved by all in the community where he was reared and known. His acts of kindly charity, which were many he never told of, obeying the scriptural injunction "Let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth". Gov. Terrell of Georgia, in a letter written by him upon the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the R.D. Cole Mfg. Co., paid the following tribute to Mathew Cole and his brother R.D. Cole: "Rich indeed are the venerable brothers who have labored side by side for so long in love and gentleness, rich in the contemplation of their well spent lives, rich in the knowledge that they have builded so well for others, rich in the radiance of industry and noble Christian living which they have shed all around them, and richer are their neighbors and richer is Georgia for the example of their lives. It seems to me that nowhere has there been a finer example of simple, Christian living, combined with superb business judgment and all that is constructive in the industry." Respectfully submitted, T.M. Rees M.A. Ryan J.J.Finnigan, Committee ----- OBITUARY OF MRS. MARY ANN SCOGIN As the morning light was breaking on June 5, 1908, the Death Angel came and said to the spirit of Mrs. Mary Ann Scogin, "it is enough, come up higher and join the innumerable throng that have washed their robes white in the blood of the lamb, there to bask in the sunshine of God's glory forevermore." Mary Ann Hindsman was born July 12, 1841; was married to Wm. M. Scogin Dec. 17, 1856. This union was blessed with twelve children, two having preceded her to the grave in infancy. The others, except two, she lived to see grown and married. She joined the Primitive Baptist church in July 1872 and lived a consistent Christian until her death, always abounding in the faith that was once delivered to the saints. She leaves a husband and ten children, besides a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren and other relatives to mourn her death. But we mourn not as those who have no hope, for we feel that our loss is her eternal gain. Verily, her children rise up and call her blessed. To the bereaved husband, we would say, "look up and realize that our light afflictions, which is but a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory." To the children we would say, "Dry your tears for your mother is not dead, but has only gone before, and is waiting and watching for her loved ones to emulate the examples she set before you. Some sweet day you will all meet again, where there is no more sickness, sorrow pain or death, to part no more, and where there will be no more goodbyes." A cousin, St. Charles, Ga., June 25th ----- RESOLUTIONS OF ELIM BAPTIST CHURCH On the death of Q.W. DAVIS Our Heavenly Father has seen fit to call Bro. Q.W. Davis from earth to his final reward. We can't understand why God will search among us and close the lips of the ones most needed at home. But He is making up His jewels. We can't see now but we shall know when we awake in His likeness. Our hearts are made sad to give up Bro. Davis but when we think of that sweet rest he now enjoys we say "it is all well." Though afflicted, he bore his sufferings without murmuring. He was born April 14, 1852. He was twice married, his present wife and seven children surviving him. Bro. Davis lived a worthy member of this church until his death. He loved his church and all of God's people. He was always ready to help with his presence and his means. Bro. Davis died Nov. 16, 1907, leaving a wife and seven children to mourn his death. Weep not, dear ones, he is not dead but sleepeth. Listen to God's word, "I will be with you even until the end of the world." Then let each of us put on the breast-plate of righteousness and go out and boldly meet our enemy, feeling the assurance that He will help us. Therefore, be it resolved; 1. That in the death of Bro. Davis this church has lost another link from her chain that will be hard to fill. 2. That the community has lost a good neighbor and the family a true and devoted father and husband. 3. That a page be devoted on our church book to his memory and a copy furnished The Herald And Advertiser for publication. --- IN MEMORY OF C.T. BROWN (By Elim Baptist Church) Once more we are reminded that man's life is but "a few days and full of trouble." So we, as professed Christians, should walk every day so as to have an influence in the world and prove our faith by our lives. It becomes our sad duty to say farewell to another pillar of Elim Church, Bro. C.T. Brown, who was a member fifty-three years, letting his light shine before his fellow man to prove that there was a reality in the religion he professed. Bro. Brown lived a consistent member until his death. He loved his church and God's people, being always ready to aid with his means and his prayers when able to attend church. Bro. Brown died March 2, 1908, leaving a wife and seven children to mourn his death. We cannot heal the wound in their hearts but point them to the "Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world." We say, weep not, for our loss is his eternal gain. He cannot come back to us but we can to to him if we will take God's word and live as we are taught. Therefore, be it resolved; 1. That in the death of Bro. Brown, Elim Church has lost a true and worthy member, the community a good neighbor and the family a devoted father and husband. 2. That a page be devoted in our church book to his memory and a copy be furnished The Herald And Advertiser for publication. J.A. Bilbo A.B. McKoy C.A. Wiggins, Committee ---- TURIN News Prof. A.S. Jones and Mrs. L.T. Moses visited the former's sister Mrs. J.C. Camp at Jonesboro on Saturday and Sunday last. The later has been in feeble health for some time. --- WELCOME News Mrs. J.S. Morton and children are visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Starr at Forsyth. --- Miss Eunice Strickland and little sisters of Whitesburg were the guests of their grandfather Mr. J.M. Boone last week. --- Mrs. X.O. Newman and children spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Austin near Sargent. --- We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Lena Strickland Boggs is seriously ill with the fever at her home in Jacksonville, Florida. --- MADRAS News Mrs. Rispie Herring is visiting her daughter Mrs. Maude Sewell in Atlanta. --- Mrs. C.M. Smith and children of Jacksonville, Florida are spending this week with her sister Mrs. J.C. Herring. --- We regret to learn of the serious illness of Mr. I.W. Brooks in Newnan and wish him a speedy recovery. --- Mr. and Mrs. Henry Palmer of Atlanta were the guests on Sunday of their sister Mrs. J.C. Herring. --- MORELAND News Mr. Roy Mayfield of Newnan visited his sister Mrs. E.M. Camp on Sunday. --- PALMETTO News Mrs. Lou Wellborn of Blairsville is visiting her sister Mrs. A.N. Brittain. --- Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Camp are the guests of their daughter Mrs. V.H. Steed. --- GRANTVILLE News Mrs. J.A.R. Camp of Newnan was the guest of her sister Mrs. J.O. Albright for a few days this week. --- LONE OAK News Mrs. Robt. Cooper of Hogansville with her little son David spent Saturday night and Sunday with her mother Mrs. Lucy Lee. --- Mrs. Jim Young of Smyrna with her baby boy is spending the week with her mother at the home of Mr. W.P. Lee. --- We learn with regret that Mr. J. Russell Sewell is more feeble than usual. --- Mr. and Mrs. Ira Lester of Coweta county with thier little son were the guests on Sunday of Mrs. Lester's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burks Nall. --- NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS News Miss Ruby Merck of Gainesville is visiting her sister Mrs. E.R. Dent. --- Mrs. A.C. North is spending a few days in Atlanta with her son Mr. Will Hugh Pinson. --- Mr. J.S. Oneal of Siloam spent the past week with his daughter Mrs. J. Clayton Leach. --- Mr. T.C. Lane, one of Franklin's oldest and most prominent citizens, died last Friday. --- Mr. I.P. Bradley of Newnan spent Sunday with his brother Mr. J.T. Bradley. The Carrollton Times --- Miss Manelle Brewster of College Park is expected next week to visit her aunt, Mrs. W.T. Lazenby. --- Mrs. Park Newton of Jackson is expected next week to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Powell. --- Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Fischer of Atlanta attended the funeral of their sister Mrs. Ida Mitchell on Saturday last. --- On Wednesday morning last, Miss Tellie Fuller was united in marriage to Mr. Brewer Kidd, at the home of the bride's brother, Dr. S.B. Cousins officiating. --- Mr. Lee Hutchens and Miss Othello Smith stole a march on their friends a few weeks ago by slipping off and getting married. The marriage took place on May 28th but the young people kept their secret well and it was not known until Saturday last that they were husband and wife. The groom is age 19 and the bride age 17. ---- The many friends of Mrs. C.D. Hollis sympathize with her in the death of her sister Mrs. Ida Mitchell, which occurred at West Point on Friday last. Her remains were brought to Newnan on Saturday and interred in Oak Hill cemetery beside those of her husband Mr. Glenn Mitchell, who preceded her to the grave several years ago. --- Mrs. Willa Holt Wakefield of New York, arrived on Monday to visit her brother Mr. J.R. Holt and will spend some time in this city. Since leaving Newnan, this talented woman has made a great name for herself in the dramatic world and her homecoming after an absence of several years is hailed by her many friends with genuine pride as well as pleasure. --- Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J.A. Shannon, mother of the bride, Miss Mary Joe Shannon was united in marriage to Mr. Charles Emmet Cates of Chattanooga. Dr. R.J. Bigham officiated. They will make their home in Chattanooga. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, July 10, 1908 NARROW ESCAPE WITH DEATH Mr. B.A. Moseley, day engineer at the electric light plant, was the victim of a serious accident last Thursday. As he was passing the engine in his round of duties, one of the cylinder heads blew out. The impact of the immense volume of steam thus released, hurled him about fourteen feet, his head striking the wall and he fell headforemost to the cement floor of the boiler room below, a sheer drop of ten or twelve feet. Severe contusions on the head and serious internal injuries are marks of the accident and he is likely to be confined to his bed for several weeks. The accident was caused by a broken piston rod, the flying ends of which struck the cylinder head with such force as to loosen the head-plate, and the explosion followed. Although badly hurt, Mr. Moseley is too thankful for his narrow escape from death, to make a fuss over the accident. ---- SENOIA News Mr. Homer Carmichael of south Georgia was with old friends here on Sunday. He came up to attend the annual Speer family reunion which was held at the lovely country home of Mr. John Carmichael last Saturday. The reunion was reported to be one of the best held yet with about two hundred people present and enough to eat was carried away to feed as many more. --- MADRAS News Mr. J.R. Atchison and Mrs. C.H. Brown were called last Sunday to the bedside of their mother Mrs. Atchison at Palmetto who is very low with typhoid fever. --- Misses Carrie and Clara Huffmaster of Whitesburg are visiting their sister Mrs. Jas. Lewis and will attend school here during the summer term. --- Mrs. J.B. Giles of Whitesburg is spending some time with her mother Mrs. Wingo. --- MORELAND News We were pleased to attend the marriage of Miss Tellie Fuller to Mr. Bruer Kidd last week. After the marriage the young couple went to Anniston, Ala., to visit the bride's sister Mrs. Houston. --- OBITUARY OF J.F. HOLLIS J.F. Hollis, who departed this life May 23, 1908, was 73 years of age. He was born and reared in Coweta County, Ga. Surviving are his widow Sarah Hollis, two sons and two daughters, all married except one widowed daughter Anna. He was a true citizen, a loving father and a devoted husband. He aligned himself with the M.E. Church, South, in early life but later joined the Missionary Baptist and lived a consistent member of same for twenty-five years. His funeral was preached by Bro. Canady of the M.E. church in Whitesburg. The services were held at this church in Mount Zion and the body was interred in the church cemetery in Douglas county, Ga. He was in the War Between the States, belonging to that famous old company, the "Newnan Guards." and the Seventh Georgia Regiment. He saw service all through the war and received a severe wound in the right arm and shoulder which disabled him for life; yet he labored on the farm and "did eat bread by the sweat of his face" which entitled him to the rank as one of nature's noblemen. He was a good neighbor and upright man and all who knew him learned to love him. He suffered twelve months with severe afflictions but bore them with patience and fortitude. We sympathize with the family in the loss of so good a husband and father. We shed tears with you in remembrance of him as he has "gone to that bourne whence no traveler ever returns". The only way you will meet again is to prepare for a reunion in that glorious home beyond the skies in the "sweet by and by." J.R. Carter ---- RESOLUTIONS BY THE WOMAN'S FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF TURIN, in the Death of MRS. JANE SUMMERS McCULLOUGH Whereas, our Heavenly Father has seen fit in His all wise providence to take from our midst our sister Mrs. Jane Summer McCullough, a woman whom we loved for her Christian character and her saintly spirit. Therefore, be it resolved; 1. That we, the members of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Turin, held her in high esteem as a beloved and honored member of our society. 2. That while we mourn her death we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well. 3. That we assure her bereaved family of our sincere sympathy and Christian condolence in this time of their sorrow. 4. That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our minutes, a copy be made for the family of our deceased sister and that the county papers be requested to publish same. --- RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF MRS. CARRIE NEWTON INGRAM Mrs. Carrie Newton Ingram, wife of W.W. Ingram, after living 50 years, passed into her heavenly reward March 17, 1908. She died well because she lived well. Her simple Christian faith and unpretentious piety won the esteem of all who knew her. And whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly Father to take our sister from us, therefore be it resolved; 1. That we will cherish in loving memory her work of faith and labor of love and patience; of hope in our Lord, rejoicing in her useful life and in her triumphant death. 2. That in the death of our sister the church has lost a consecrated member, the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Turin a faithful worker and the family a tender and loving wife and mother. 3. That we extend to the bereaved family our deepest sympathy and commend them to the comforting influence of the Great Physician, who alone can heal the wounds of the broken hearted. 4. That these resolutions be spread upon our minutes, a copy furnished the bereaved family and that they be published in the county papers. Mrs. R.E. Foster Mrs. Z. Christopher Mrs. F.O. Watkins, Committee ---- OBITUARY from The Alabama Methodist Protestant for SARAH LUCINDA MARTIN Died April 13, 1908 in the 69th year of her life, Sarah Lucinda Martin, daughter of James and Ellen Story. Sister Martin was born near Salem in Russell county, now Lee county, Alabama, on March 10, 1839. She joined the church in 1854 under the pastorate of Rev. John Cowert of the Alabama Methodist Protestant Conference and in the church of her choice she lived consistently until the day of her death. In the life of Sister Martin we have a character of genuine Christian integrity, possessed of that coveted, cheerful, uncomplaining nature so rare among those of her station. Sister Martin was married to Marcellas Newton Martin in girlhood, whom she survived ten years. To this union was born eleven children. All, with the exception of one, still live to mourn the loss of mother. At the time of her death she was stopping with her youngest son and daughter, Grover Martin and Mrs. Fannie Askew of Newnan, Ga. She was confined to her bed only a short time. She bore her sufferings patiently and trustingly, submitting herself confidently to the will of the Lord. When the final end came, one breath, deep and long, and the tired spirit rested forever, "safe in the arms of Jesus, safe on His gentle breast." By request, she was brought home to the chursh she loved so well and the famiy burying ground at Hopewell, Lee circuit, and peacefully laid beside her husband, to await the second coming of her Lord. Thus was buried one among three of the oldest of Hopewell's members. Mrs. F. Browning ---- IN MEMORY OF MRS. W.D. JORDAN In memory of Mrs. W.D. Jordan, who departed this life March 23, 1908 in her fortieth year. "Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe on his gentle breast, there by his cross o'ershaded, sweetly her soul's at rest." What a great comfort to the ones she left behind to know that, after life's struggles, she is now in the arms of Jesus, and enjoying an everlasting rest on the other side, "where the sun never sets and the leaves never fade". She was a Christian woman and all through her illness bore her trials with resignation to the will of God, knowing that "he doeth all things well and the greater the cross, the brighter the crown." A good life well spent has merely marked its renewal in another sphere. She had many good friends, and her neighbors to whom she had so kindly lent an ever ready and willing hand, will miss her much, for she was one who did what she could. Her last hours were serene and beautiful and as softly as the touch of twilight when folds the flowers, she passed from the infirmities of the earth to the companionship of the angels. A friend. --- GRANTVILLE News Sunday afternoon at four o'clock at the home of Mr. Louie Johnston, Mrs. Robt. Collins and Miss Pearl Johnston were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Judge T.M. Lester performing the ceremony. --- Mr. J.T. Lester of Old Fort, Tennessee was here a few days last week. --- Mr. and Mrs. R.I. Sewell are spending some time with their daughter Mrs. Ross Barton at Alexander City, Ala. --- TURIN News On Saturday last, a reunion of the descendants of Capt. Patrick Carmical was held at the old homestead which was participated in by many relatives and friends. --- HANDY News Mrs. Louie Hardegree and children of Heard county worshipped at Elim on Sunday. --- Mr. and Mrs. "Doc" McWaters and baby from hear Franklin visited relatives here on Sunday. --- Mr. and Mrs. "Kit" Millians had as their guests on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Chilton Wortham and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moore of Centralhatchee and Mr. "Mort" Grimes and family and Mr. Ned Cavender and family of Welcome. --- PALMETTO News Mrs. Veder H. Steed and her son Calvin Camp spent several days the past week with her sister Mrs. J.A. Jones at Rivertown. --- Mrs. Kate Ellington of Meridian, Miss., is visiting her sisters Mrs. Sallie Abrams and Miss Gena Smith. --- Paul Eugene Peniston of Newnan is spending the week with his grandmother Mrs. Kate Smith. --- NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS News Mrs. Etta Watkins of Goodes is visiting her daughter Mrs. Wm. Byram. --- Mrs. Sam Cavender of Macon is visiting Mr. and Mrs. O.M. Cavender near Handy. --- Miss Nannie Quinn of Washington, Ga., is visiting her sister Mrs. Herndon Murray. --- Mr. Robt. Fogel and family of Hattiesburg, Miss. came up Saturday for a visit to Newnan relatives. --- Mrs. R.E. Simms has returned from a visit to her daughter Mrs. L. Scarbrough at Anniston, Ala. --- Mrs. C.J. Parker of Palmetto who has been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Dennis, returned home yesterday. --- Mrs. J.E. Smith returned Monday from Barnesville where she went to attend the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. G.W. Stocks of Atlanta. --- Mrs. J.L. Hunton of Orange, Calif., is visiting her sister Mrs. S.W. Woods. Mrs. Hunton left Georgia thirty-eight years ago and this is her first visit in seventeen years. --- Mr. and Mrs. Leon C. Manderville of Carrollton announce the engagement of their daughter Nell to Mr. Chas. K, Henderson of Newnan, the marriage to occur Aug. 2nd. --- Judge Preslie B. Cole of McAlester, Okla., will spend the coming two weeks with relatives and old friends at Turin. Judge Cole left Coweta county when quite a young man and this will be his first visit to his old home in several years. He is now Judge of one of the circuit courts in Oklahoma. --- Late Saturday afternoon, Sam Taylor shot and killed Warren Price, both colored. The killing occurred just beyond the Willcoxon bridge near Hammett's store and was witnessed by Mr. Miller Meeks who took the murderer into custody and turned him over to the officers. He is in jail where he will stay until the September term of the Coweta Superior Court. --- Mrs. G.W. Stocks died in Atlanta on the 1st inst., and was brought to Barnesville for interment the following day. She was a native of Pike county, having been born in Barnesville May 21, 1851. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hawkins. Her father died during the civil war but her mother lived until the age of 74, passing away only a few years ago. Mrs. Stocks had six brothers and sisters but is survived only by one sister Mrs. M.J. Ellington of Grantville, Ga. On May 21, 1871 she was married to Geo. W. Stocks of Pike county and the union was blessed with six children, namely Dr. C.L. Stocks and Miss Rose Bell Stocks of Atlanta, C.E. Stocks of Barnesville, C.W. Stocks of Milledgeville, G.T. Stocks of Newnan and Mrs. W.R. Waldrep of Jacksonville, Fla. The Barnesville News-Gazette ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, July 17, 1908 DEATH OF MRS. E.M. HUDSON The death of Mrs. E.M. Hudson which occurred Friday at her home in Atlanta, caused the deepest sorrow among her many friends in Newnan. She had been in delicate health for more than a year but the serious nature of her illness was not suspected until the news of her death was received here. She was a splendid woman, whose lovable traits and beautiful Christian character endeared her to everyone with whom she came in contact, and during her residence in Newnan some years ago, she was universally beloved. The devoted husband, who is thus called upon to give up his dear companion, has the sympathy of our entire community. The remains were brught to Newnan on the 3:15 train Saturday afternoon and interred in the family lot in Oak Hill cemetery. After a short service at the grave the body was laid to rest by the side of the little daughter who died in Newnan several years ago. ---- DEATH OF MR. T.A. LANE Mr. T.A. Lane, one of Newnan's oldest and best known citizens, died on Friday afternoon last at his home on LaGrange street. He had been in failing health for more than a year and three or four months ago he had an attack that brought him near to death's door. He rallied from this illness, however, and for several weeks was able to be up, being on the streets only a few days before his death. Friday he ate a hearty dinner but shortly afterward was stricken with severe pains in his chest and head and had to be assisted to bed by his daughter, who was alone with him in the house at the time. Physicians were hastily summoned but an examination showed that the sufferer was beyond medical aid and nothing could be done for his relief. He lingered about two hours when death ended his sufferings. Mr. Lane was for many years a member of the city police force and made a popular and efficient officer. He was a veteran of the Civil War and a most worthy and useful citizen, whose death is much lamented in the community. He was 63 years of age and is survived by four children, Miss Kate Lane of this city, Mr. T.R. Lane of Macon, Mr. W.C. Lane of Valdosta and Mr. Harvey Lane of Nashville, Tenn. His wife died something over a year ago. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon from the First Methodist church, services being conducted by Rev. R.J. Bigham, assisted by Rev. W.J. Cotter. The interment was at Oak Hill. ---- HANDY News Holland Melson of Carrollton spent Sunday with his sister Mrs. J.C. Jackson. --- Little Misses Clyde and Ora Lee Grimes visited their sister Mrs. Adolphus Hardegree at Midway on Saturday night and Sunday. --- Mrs. Martha Grimes who has been in a low state of health for two or three years is now confined to her bed, and we regret to learn that she is gradually growing weaker. --- PALMETTO News Miss Lucy Pennington of Fairburn is the guest of her sister Mrs. N.O. Skein. --- Mr. Edwin Roscoe Thornton of New Orleans is visiting his mother Mrs. Roscoe Thornton. --- MADRAS News Mrs. Harp who had been an inmate of the county farm for twenty-odd years, died last Saturday. The remains were brought to the Primitive Baptist church at this place for interment. --- Mrs. J.P. Cates spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister Mrs. John Fry at Moreland. --- Miss Eula Keith of Newnan is spending some time with her grandmother Mrs. Milus Coggin. --- Mr. Tom Hendrix and Mrs. John Fry of Moreland spent Wednesday with their sister Mrs. J.P. Cates. --- MORELAND News Mrs. Shannon Price died Monday at the home of her son, Mr. Will Price in the Sixth district. The remains were brought to the Benton cemetery Tuesday for interment. The family has the sympathies of many friends in their bereavement. --- NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS News Mr. Stacy Capers left this morning to spend some time at Arcadia, La., with his father and sister. --- Mrs. J.S. Addy of Clarkston, Ga., was here the first of the week on a visit to Mrs. J.G. Addy. --- Mrs. Bernice Martin, Miss Eleanor Martin and Mr. J.N. Martin of Newberry, S.C. are visiting Mrs. Mary Whatley. --- Miss Talullah DePass of Williston, Fla., is visiting her brother Mr. G.P. DePasas and will spend several weeks in Newnan. --- The many friends of Mrs. J.G. Addy will be pained to learn that she is quite ill at the home of her father Dr. A.C. North on Greenville street. --- Mr. J.L. Pittman, one of our old and honored citizens, has been ill for several weeks and we regret to know that his condition shows but little improvement. --- Mrs. T.W. Bookhart of Blythewood, S.C. and Mr. Dudley H. Burden of New York City are here for a few days to visit their sister Mrs. P.B. Murphey. --- Mrs. Hugh Woodroof of Savannah is visiting her sister Mrs. Geo. R. Sponcler. --- Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Lane of Valdosta, Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Lane of Macon and Mr. Harvey Lane of Nashville, Tenn. were here Saturday to attend the funeral of their father Mr. T.A. Lane. --- Mr. Daniel Walker is seriously ill at his home on Spring street and his condition is so critical so as to offer little hope of recovery. This will be sorrowful news to his hosts of friends throughout the county, and the sympathies of the entire community go out to the family in their anxiety and distress. --- Mrs. W.A. Turner Jr. has the sympathy of all her friends in the bereavement occasioned by the death of her father Dr. A.G. Dowdell, which occurrred Saturday afternoon at his home in Opelika. He was a prominent physician and druggist and one of Opelika's most useful and popular citizens. He was 65 years of age. --- We had a pleasant call yesterday from Mr. J.A.Z. Shell, of the First district. "Uncle Johnnie" doesn't come to Newnan as often as his friends wish him to, for they are always glad to see him. He is now in his 80th year and one of the oldest and brightest Masons in the state, having been for several years a member of the Grand Chapter and also of the Grand Lodge of Georgia. --- Mr. and Mrs. P.B. Murphey went to Macon on Wednesday morning to attend the funeral of Mrs. Murphey's mother Mrs. W.H. Burden whose death occurred in New York City on Sunday last. Mrs. Burden is well remembered in Newnan having visited here frequently and the annoucement of her death was heard with deep regret by the numerous friends who had the pleasure of knowing her. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, July 24, 1908 DEATH OF PROF. DANIEL WALKER Prof. Daniel Walker, mention of whose illness was made in our last issue, breathed his last just before noon Saturday, surrounded by the loved ones of his family. His last hours were peaceful. Up to a year ago, Prof. Walker had never been heard to complain of illness, his rugged health and physical robustness seeming to defy the ravages of time. After enjoying perfect health for more than seventy years, however, and preserving unimpaired the strong mentality which had so long distinguished him in his profession, a breakdown came at last. Thenceforward his decline was rapid, and about three weeks ago he was forced by increasing infirmities to take to his bed, from which he never arose. Prof. Walker was born in Walton County, Ga., on Dec. 31, 1833 and belonged to one of Georgia's oldest and best families. He was an uncle of Gov. H.D. McDaniel of Monroe and had other distinguished connections throughout the state. He graduated from Mercer University before reaching his majority and upon leaving college adopted the profession of teaching. While still a young man, he came to Newnan and it was here that his reputation as an educator was made, although at brief intervals he taught at other points in Georgia. Hundreds of men and women scattered all over the South obtained their education under his tutelage and no man took higher rank in the profession which he so splendidly adorned. His conception of the duties of good citizenship was illustrated by his daily walk and in his intercourse with his fellowmen. He was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting with a company of volunteers that went from Wilkes county, where he was residing at the time. His careeer subsequent to the war is part of the history of Newnan, for it was here that the best and most useful years of his life were spent. The deceased is survived by his wife and four children, the latter being Mrs. A.D. Freeman and Mr. I.E. Walker of this city, Dr. J.D. Walker of Portland, Ore., and Mr. M.J. Walker of Jacksonville, Fla. The funeral took place Sunday morning at half past 9 o'clock from the First Baptist church and was largely attended. Services were conducted by Rev. J.F. Singleton, assisted by all the ministers of the city, after which the body was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery. ---- SENOIA News Mrs. Edgar T. Whatley came in from Savannah yesterday to spend some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Carlton. --- GRANTVILLE News Mrs. Brannon of Auburn, Ala., is spending some time with her daughter Mrs. J.R. Cotton. --- Mrs. Ruby Copeland spent the weekend with her sister Mrs. T.C. Garner in the Third district. --- Mrs. John Wilkerson of Hogansville is the guest of her mother Mrs. W.M. White. --- Mr. and Mrs. John Burdett of Lone Oak spent Sunday with their daughter Mrs. Anna Jeter. --- Mr. J.T. Davis and Miss Mae Nash of Lutherville were quietly married Sunday afternoon at the residence of Rev. A.H.S. Bugg who performed the ceremony. --- TURIN News Misses Mildred and Evelyn Sasser of Lawrenceville are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Ed Dominick. --- PALMETTO News Miss Hope McLarin of Fairburn is visiting her aunt Mr. Swann. --- Mr. J.B. Stith is very low at the home of his brother-in-law Mr. Davie Jackson near Goodes. --- HANDY News Mr. Will Cavender of Newnan spent Sunday at the home of his father Mr. O.M. Cavender. --- Charlie Clark, colored, a tenant of Mr. B.V. Davis' place died last week. --- Mis Newel Wiggins and Miss Lena Luckie are spending a few days with Miss Wiggins' sister, Mrs. Joe Beavers at Mt. Carmel. --- NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS News Mrs. J.A. Fuller is visiting her sister Mrs. J.M. Hipp at Greenville. --- Mrs. R.A. Copeland of Tacoma, Wash., is on a visit to her father Mr. W.S. Copeland and will remain several weeks. --- Miss Carolyn Milner returned yesterday from a visit of several weeks to her brother Mr. J.M. Milner in Savannah. --- Mr. J.B. Ashley and family, Mr. Frank McSwain and Mr. J.L. Camp are spending the week at Hilley's Mill with a party of friends. --- Miss Mary Lou Hendrix of Atlanta is the guest of her sister Mrs. J.L. McMichael in the Second district. --- Miss Nancy Morgan and brother Tom of Newnan are spending a few days with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Elmore in Senoia. --- The many friends of Col. H.C. Fisher will regret to learn of his serious illness in Atlanta. He was taken sick about a week ago and has been confined to his bed since. --- Mrs. D.H. Brown, a most estimable and lovable lady, died Wednesday afternoon at Sharpsburg. She was a niece of Dr. A.C. North of this city and daughter of the late Dr. R.W. North. She is survived by two sons, Messrs. Rex and Roy Brown, her husband having died about three years ago. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at Sharpsburg. --- CARROLLTON News Mrs. Joe Creel is taking some rural recreation on rural route 5 with her mother Mrs. W.M. Ivey. --- Mrs. W.F. Brown and daughter Mrs. W.D.A. Anderson are sojourning at Bluffton Springs. We are pleased to note that Mrs. Anderson has greatly improved in health since going to the springs. --- Among the recent arrivals are Misses Cleo and Kathleen Almon of Washington, Ga., who are visiting their uncle Dr. H.R. Robinson and their aunt, Mrs. J.L. Vaughn. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, July 31, 1908 DR. W.C. SMITH DEAD Elgin, Texas Courier Dr. W.C. Smith, formerly editor of The Courier and father of the present editor, died at his home near Elgin, Texas last Friday night and was interred in the Elgin cemetery Saturday afternoon. Revs. C.T. Davis and C.H. Brooks conducted the services at the Methodist church and the Masons then took charge, escorting the remains to the cemetery where, with their beautiful and impressive ceremony, they laid the body to rest until the resurrection morn. He had been in declining health for several years and gradually grew weaker, until a few weeks ago it became evident that the end was near, finally peacefully passing away. It is but natural for us to feel and say that one of the best men, one of the most loving and tender fathers, and one of the most consistent Christians, has gone to his reward, and we know that if there is a better land, a haven of rest, he is there. Dr. Smith was born in Meriwether county, Georgia in March 1831; was educated at Starrsville Academy, then graduating from the University of Virginia; afterwards taking a course in medicine and graduating from the Nashville Medical College. He made his home in Grantville, Coweta County, Georgia where he practiced medicine until 1880, when he moved to Atlanta, and later to Texas, living first at Temple, then coming to Elgin. He was prominent in politics during the reconstruction days of the later '60's and '70's, serving as a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1867-68 and was for four years a member of the state senate. Later he was appointed United States Commissioner for the Northern District of Georgia, which place he held for a number of years, resigning to come to Texas. Soon after coming to Elgin and assuming editorial charge of The Courier, his health gave way and he was forced to give up all work. However he made a number of warm friends here who have tenderly expressed their regret and sympathy. ---- LOCAL News Mrs. Reau Campbell who was carried to a sanitorium in Atlanta for treatment about two months ago, died at that institution Friday afternoon. She had been in poor health for some time and her death was not unexpected. She is survived by two children, Miss Mae Campbell and Mr. Frank Campbell, who have the sympathies of everyone in their bereavement. The remains were brought to Newnan on Saturday afternoon and after a brief service at the grave, conducted by Rev. J.E. Hannah, the body was laid to rest at Oak Hill cemetery. --- Andrew McCullough, wanted in this county for shooting his brother Frank McCullough about three months ago, was arrested near Fairburn last week. The arrest was made by the Sheriff of Campbell county and a detective named Milam. The officers claim that McCullough resisted arrest and Milam shot him through the arm. McCullough was brought to Newnan on Friday and lodged in jail. His arm, which was shattered by the pistol wound inflicted by Milam, is causing him a good deal of trouble and he is under constant care of Dr. G.W. Peddy, county physician. --- DEATH OF MRS. ALTON W. ARNALL One of the saddest deaths that we have ever been called upon to chronicle was that of Mrs. Alton W. Arnall which occurred suddenly at an early hour Saturday morning at her home on Arnall street. She had not been well for several weeks before her death but her condition was not such as to excite serious alarm. In fact, she was up most of the time and able to look after her household duties, her cheerfulness during this period having the affect of allaying to a great extent the anxiety previously felt by her family and friends. Her sudden passing away was, therefore, a sad shock to everyone and it is needless to say the event caused the deepest sorrow in the community. She was a lovable woman in all respects and held in tender regard by all who had the privilege of enjoying her friendship. The disconsolate young husband and two little daughters who are thus left to mourn the loss of a dutiful wife and mother, as well as the grief stricken father and two brothers, have the sympathies of the entire community in their bereavement. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at half past three o'clock from the Central Baptist church, services being conducted by Dr. J.S. Hardaway, assisted by Rev. W.J. Cotter, Rev. J.B.S. Davis and Rev. J.F. Singleton after which the body was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery. --- MADRAS News Mr. Jim Crawford of Cassville spent Monday night with his father Mr. Parks Redwine. --- LONE OAK News Florence, the sweet little adopted baby of Mr. and Mrs. G.G. Culpepper is just recovering from a dangerous attack of pneumonia. --- DEATH OF MRS. M.S. HENDRICK Franklin News and Banner, the 24th inst. Though for many weeks it has been known that Mrs. M.S. Hendrick would not live, her death of Friday, July 10th was a source of great sadness. Within a few weeks she would have attained the ripe age of 77 years and the public will bear us out in the statement that no woman who ever died and died in Heard county crowded more good into the years of her life. She was the friend of everybody and no needy one ever went away from her home empty-handed. She was left a widow many years ago but good management kept her in affluence and she always enjoyed the best that country life afforded and many have shared her hospitality. Mrs. Hendrick was the mother of seven children, three of whom died early iin life, the four surviving being Mrs. Frances Lumpkin and W.A. Hendrick of Franklin, A.G. Hendrick of Newnan and H.L. Hendrick of Florida. The interment occurred the day following her death at Enon Grove after an impressive service by Rev. R.F. Hodnett. The good woman will continue to live in the hearts of her family and friends long after her body has returned to mother clay and laid to rest, not far away from where she was born. ---- GRANTVILLE News Miss Sallie Bohannon is on a two months visit to her sister Mrs. H.C. Farrington at Chillicothe, Texas. --- TURIN News The death last week of Mrs. Ella Brown at Sharpsburg causes deep sorrow in the community, and her three sons and sister Mrs. T.D. Love of Atlanta, have the deep sympathy of everyone in their sad bereavement. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Sharpsburg beside thos of her lamented husband, Dr. D.H. Brown, whose death occurred several years ago. --- HANDY News Mr. Tom Kidd attended the old soldier's reunion at Glenloch last week. --- NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS News Miss Annie Mae White of Mountville is visiting her sister Mrs. H.D. Owens. --- Mrs. J.P. Owens of Mountville is here on a visit to her son Mr. H.D. Owens. --- Miss Sarah Arnall of Birmingham is visiting her sister Mrs. Z. Greene. --- Messrs. E.B. Willcoxon and J.W. Willcoxon Jr. of Florida came up Sunday to attend the funeral of their sister Mrs. Alton Arnall. --- CARROLLTON News Mr. and Mrs. Ben Robinson of Lumpkin returned home Tuesday after a pleasant two week visit to Mrs. L.P. Mandeville, a sister of Mr. Robinson. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/coweta/newspapers/newspape141nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 43.8 Kb