Coweta County GaArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for AUG 1908 August 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 4, 2006, 7:35 pm The Herald & Advertiser, Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia August 1908 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE HERALD & ADVERTISER", Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia for AUGUST 1908 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, August 7, 1908 DEATH OF MRS. J.G. ADDY With feelings of deep sorrow and regret we chronicle in this issue the death of Mrs. J.G. Addy, which occurred last night at 9 o'clock at the home of her father Dr. A.C. North. She had been ill for more than a year, and about three months ago came to Newnan in order to be under the professional care of her father. Her malady assumed a malignant form however and it soon became evident that she was beyond the hope of medical aid. Naturally the weary weeks that followed were filled with deep anxiety to the loved ones who hovered about the sick chamber and with unalleviable suffering for the invalid, already sadly wasted by the ravages of disease. Although hourly expected for a week or more, yet when the end came few were prepared to accept Death's grim fiat, and the event caused genuine sorrow in the community. Mrs. Addy was a charming woman, a model wife and mother and it is needless to say that her many friends throughout the state will be sincerely grieved to hear of her death. She is survived by her husband and three young children, two sons and a daughter; also by her father Dr. A.C. North, one sister, Mrs. F.B. Cole and two brothers Messrs. H.H. North and N.L. North, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. The funeral took place this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the residence of Dr. A.C. North on Greenville street. Services were conducted by Rev. W.J. Cotter, assisted by Rev. J.E. Hannah, after which the body was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery. ---- ORDINARY COURT News The following business was heard at the regular term of the Ordinary's Court on Monday last: T.F. Rawls, appointed guardian of Miss Carrie Ball -- J.W. Austin, administrator with Will annexed of Jane A. McCullough, granted leave to sell bank stock belonging to estate of said deceased. -- Mary Bowden, administratrix of R.S. Bowden, granted leave to sell lands belonging to estate of said deceased. --- L.C. Bailey, administrator of Austin Bailey, deceased, granted letters of dismission. --- John T. Addy, granted letters of administration with the Will annexed on the estate of Elizabeth L. Morgan, deceased. --- J.Y. Nolan, administrator of David Nolan, deceased, granted letters of dismission. --- Twelve months support set apart to Josephine Banks out of estate of Henry L. Banks, deceased. --- Twelve months support set apart to Mrs. Nollie Wingo out of estate of O.V. Wingo, deceased. --- Last Will and Testament of Thos. E. Arnold, deceased, admitted to probate in solemn form. --- Last Will and Testament of Sarah Rigsby, deceased, admitted to probate in solemn form. --- Last Will and Testament of Mrs. Ella H. Brown, deceased, admitted to probate in common form. --- T.A. Hutchens qualified as natural guardian of his minor children. --- Twelve months support set apart to Mrs. Myrtice Moore and minor child out of estate of R.C. Moore, deceased. --- TURIN News We regret to learn of the critical condition of our old friend, Judge Allen North of Sharpsburg. Ere this reaches you in all probability he will have passed away. --- LONE OAK News Aug. 5th Mrs. Claude Speer and children of St. Augustine, Florida are visiting their grandmother Mrs. Feriby Culpepper. --- Wednesday of last week marked an interesting date in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Clyatt of this place was the occasion of a reunion of their children and grandchildren. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Clyatt and six daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Sewell and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Clyatt and and little son, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Petrie of Atlanta. Only one of their grandchildren was absent, little Nathan Sewell who was in Alabama on a visit to his grandparents. --- MORELAND News Mr. Lemuel Chambless went to his old home below Rocky Mount last Thursday to attend a family reunion and barbecue. Eleven children and forty-eight grandchildren were present. Some of the latter he had not seen before. ---- Mrs. J.C. Drake visited her sister Mrs. Steve Jenkins in LaGrange last week. --- SENOIA News Mrs. Alice C. Fall has purchased the Nathaniel Estes residence, south of the Central railroad and expects to move her present residence to the vacant lot east of the Estes home. --- NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS News Mrs. D.S. Muse of Woodbury is visiting her daughter Mrs. W.G. Post. --- Col. L.L. Brown and family of Ft. Valley are visiting Mrs. A.M. Hartsfield. --- Mrs. T.P. White of West Point is visiting her daughter Mrs. H.M. Hughs. --- Mrs. R.J. Lee of Atlanta is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Russell. --- Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Story of Carroll county have returned home after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Arnold. --- Mrs. Annie Freeman Orr and little daughter have returned from an extended visit to relatives in Kentucky. --- Mrs. A. M. Hartsfield have returned from a protracted visit to her daughter Mrs. L.L. Brown at Ft. Valley. --- Mr. J.M. Milner of Savannah and Mr. Fulton Milner of LaGrange spent Sunday with their mother Mrs. Ida J. Milner. --- Mrs. J.H. Chappell died Saturday morning after a long illness, aged 63. The remains were carried to Atlanta on Monday for interment. --- Miss Athagene Kersey of Newnan arrived Saturday to spend several days with her aunt, Mr. J.H. Sanders. The Cedartown Standard --- Maj. and Mrs. R.R. Briggs of Summerton, S.C. arrived a few days ago to visit their niece Mrs. Mike Powell and will spend some time in Newnan. --- Capt. C.M. Speer of Carrollton passed through the city on Tuesday enroute to McDonough where he attended a reunion of his old war comrades yesterday. --- Mr. Pierce Tomlin and little grandson Pierce Pittman, returned Tuesday from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Watkins at LaGrange. We regret to learn that Mr. Watkins is quite ill with typhoid fever. --- Mrs. T.M. Hammond of West Point who has been spending a few days here, left Sunday for Bremen to visit her brother Mr. Edgar F. Hardegree and will thence go to Centralhatchee to visit her sister Mrs. C.D. Jackson. --- On Tuesday evening last, Mr. Willis West was united in marriage to Miss Anna Knight, at the residence of Dr. J.C. Jackson near Handy, Rev. F.J. Amis officiating. --- While working the roads in the Seventh District on Monday afternoon, John Allen was accidentally struck on the head with a pick axe in the hands of Ivy Dorsey, a fellow laborer. The point of the pick axe penetrated Allen's skull about two inches and at last accounts it was thought he would die. Both are negroes. --- CARROLLTON News Mr. and Mrs. Henry O. Lovvorn have as their guest the mother of Mrs. Lovvorn, Mrs. M.M. Hay of Dallas. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, August 14, 1908 LOCAL News The Herald and Advertiser regrets to chronicle the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Bridges, one of Coweta's best known and most estimable ladies, which occurred quite suddenly on Wednesday afternoon, the 5th inst., at her home near Madras. She was sitting on the veranda at her home when stricken and a messenger was sent at once to Newnan for Dr. Paul Peniston, but she died before the physician arrived. The deceased was about 70 years of age and is survived by two children, Mrs. F.W. Eberhart of the Second district and Mr. N.C. Bridges of Atlanta. The funeral took place the following afternoon, the interment being made at the Arnold burying ground near McCollum. --- About three weeks ago, John J. Jackson, an old citizen of Heard county, died suddenly on his farm near Centralhatchee. He was known to be miserly in his habits and exhibited other eccentricities that frequently puzzled his neighbors but he was generally thought to be poorly provided with "this world's goods". The astonishment of his relatives, therefore, may well be imagined, when, upon examining his effects, they found concealed in various nooks and crannies about the premises, the sum of $5,600. in greenbacks and gold. Some of the greenbacks were of the first serious issued by the Government in 1862 and there were also a number of gold coins of different denominations, among the latter being forty-eight $1. pieces. The dead man was the father-in-law of Mr. T.A. Hutchens of Welcome whose children will share in the distribution of the estate. ---- JONES FAMILY REUNION The children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Jones held a family reunion Thursday, Aug. 6th, on the banks of the Chattahoochee river near the home of the eldest son-in-law Mr. J.W. Huffmaster. There was a goodly number of relatives who greatly enjoyed the delicious dinner which was served in abundance. Representatives were present also from Atlanta, Newnan, Carrollton and Madras. In the afternoon the young people enjoyed the excitement of a ball game, rowing, fishing and numerous other amusements, while the older ones were talking of their youth and childhood days, which they had so happily spent together. To say the least of it, the day slipped pleasantly away under the supervision of Mr. J.W. Huffmaster, who did everything he could to make the day a pleasant one for those present. The next annual reunion will be held at Paul's church on the second Wednesday in Aug. 1909. All relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend and bring well filled baskets. Mrs. J.C. Awbrey and son were present from Newnan. Aug. 12th WAYNE WATKINS ON TRIAL FOR HIS LIFE Fairburn, Ga., Aug. 10th The second week of Campbell Superior Court was convened today by Judge R.W. Freeman of the Coweta circuit, who presides for Judge L.S. Roan on account of the latter's disqualification in several cases pending. Great interest is shown in the case of the State vs. Wayne Watkins who is on trial on the charge of the murder of A.O. Holland. When that case is concluded, it is probable that J.S. Cochran and his son Elmer Cochran, who are under indictment for the murder of Cicero Cochran, will be tried. Fairburn, Ga., Aug. 13th - - After being out all night, the jury this morning returned a verdict of not guilty in the case of the State vs. Wayne Watkins, charged with the murder of A.O. Holland. The court immediately took up the case of J.S. Cochran and Elmer Cochran, charged with the murder of Cicero Cochran. Almost the entire day was consumed in getting a jury for the case. ---- GRANTVILLE News Mr. Hawkins Hooker and Miss Bessie Nall were married last Saturday at the home of Mr. C.W. Talley. --- HANDY News Mr. Frank Hardegree from North Carolina is visiting relatives here. --- Miss Maggie Summers of Atlanta is spending a few days with her grandmother Mrs. Martha Brown. --- Mrs. "Rat" Hubbard had as her guests last week her mother Mrs. Tom Jenkins of Atlanta and Mrs. Texas Newman of Welcome. --- Mrs. Ida Crain of Franklin visited her sister Miss Hattie Whitaker last week. --- Mrs. Etta Brazil and children of LaGrange spent the past week at the home of Mrs. Brazil's father Mr. Geo. Wortham. --- Mrs. Susan Jackson of Carroll county is visiting her sister Mrs. Martha Brown. --- Mrs. Chilton Wortham of Centralhatchee visited her daughter Mrs. "Kit" Millians last week. --- MORELAND News Forty-three days ago we announced the marriage of Mr. B.V. Watson. Now it becomes our duty to chronicle his death, which occurred shortly before midnight on Monday. His father and mother are almost inconsolable. He was making his home with them at the time of his death. --- Mr. and Mrs. Haygood Camp of Chattanooga, Tenn. are visiting relatives here. --- Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Drake had a family reunion at the old home Tuesday. All of the children were present. --- LONE OAK News Mrs. Carrie Wideman of Atlanta is visiting the family of her nephew Mr. W.P. Lee. --- Mr. Rupert Lee of Atlanta spent Sunday at the home of his sister Mrs. Robt. Clyatt. --- Mrs. Rupert Lee of Atlanta is spending some days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Todd. --- Mrs. J. Calvin Harmon of Odessadale was a welcome visitor Sunday at the home of her father Mr. J.T. Turner. --- Mr. J.T. Fling and Mr. Ivy Fling of Troup county were the guests of their aunt, Mrs. J.T. Latimer on Sunday. --- DEATH OF MR. B.V. WATSON Mr. B.V. Watson, second son of Sam L. Watson and Mary P. Boggs, was born Aug. 14, 1886. In August 1899, he professed religion under the ministry of Rev. J.E. England. In August 1905 he joined the Moreland Baptist church. On June 28, 1908 he married Miss Lela Woodruff. Fourteen minutes before midnight Monday, Aug. 10, 1908, he quietly fell asleep. Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock Rev. B.P. Searcy preached to a packed house from Pslams 90:12. Then a host of friends gently laid him to rest beneath the flowers, beside his brother, by the church where he had loved to worship. Again and again he told different loved ones his outlook for heaven was clear and good. A sweet spirited, dutiful son, a tender, affectionate husband, an acceptable member of the church, after the toils, sufferings, sorrows of life, he rests well. May all who knew him here meet him in heaven. ----- NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS News Mrs. W.B. Orr is visiting her sister Mrs. R.M. McCaslan at Greenville. --- Mr. Walter Petty of St. Louis is visiting his brother Mr. Jacobus Petty near town and will spend a few weeks here. --- Mrs. R.W. Hamrick of Newnan was the guest a few days ago of her brother Mr. A.S. Moore. The Cedartown Standard --- Mr. Guy Cole who has been in poor health the past month is now at the Wesley Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. His many friends will be gratified to know that he was improving at last accounts. --- On Wednesday afternoon last, Miss Mattie West was united in marriage to Mr. Walter Starnes, at the home of the bride's father Mr. Willis West. Judge W.C.Kinnard officiated. The young couple left at once for Macon where they will make their home. --- Mrs. Dr. C.D. Smith died on Thursday of last week at her home near Atlanta, aged 76. She had been ill for several weeks and her death was not unexpected. The remains were brought to Newnan the following afternoon and interred in Oak Hill cemetery, services at the grave being conducted by Rev. W.J. Cotter. She is survived by her aged husband who has the sympathy of many Newnan friends in his grief and desolation. --- Mr. B.H. Tompkins had the misfortune yesterday to get his leg broken, which will disable him for quite awhile. The accident occurred on his place a mile below town, where he was superintending the felling of some timber. While standing near a falling tree he was struck by what cutters call the "kick" of a large pine which crushed his leg. A runner came to town at once and physicians went to his relief. We trust Mr. Tompkins may have a speedy recovery and that he will not suffer permanent injury from the accident. The Franklin News and Banner ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, August 21, 1908 DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN On Wednesday of last week there passed away at his home in this city one of Newnan's oldest and most respected citizens, Mr. John L. Pitman. He had been in poor health for more than a year and for six months before his death was confined to his bed most of the time. He suffered from a complication of ailments and the event which brought so much sorrow to his loved ones was not unexpected. Mr. Pitman was a veteran of the Civil War, entering the service first as a member of the Seventh Georgia regiment. He was severely wounded in the Second Manassas fight and came home. When he recovered from the long siege of invalidism resulting from his war experience, he re-enlisted as a member of the Thirteenth Georgia regiment and continued in the service until the close of the hostilities. He was 68 years of age and is survived by his wife and seven children, the latter being Mrs. J.L. Hunton of Orange, Calif., Mrs. George Hunton of Hillsboro, Texas; Mrs. R.A. Houston of Heard County; Mrs. F.J. Amis of Welcome; Mrs. S.W. Woods of Newnan; H.J. Pitman of Coweta and G.T. Pitman of Texas. The funeral took place Thursday morning, services being conducted by Rev. W.W. Roop of Carrollton. The interment was at Oak Hill. --- FIFTY-SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING OF CHATTAHOOCHEE MUSICAL CONVENTION The Chattahoochee Musical Convention met at Macedonia church July 30, 1908. Report of Committee on Deceased Members: It is with sad hearts that we, your committee, have to report that since we last met, three of our members have passed away. On the 19th of Dec. 1907, God in His Infinite Wisdom saw fit to call Sister Emily Reese, wife of Bro. J.P. Reese, from earth to heaven, there to join with loved ones gone before and there strike hands on the bright shore of deliverance. Sister Reese was born May 12, 1838. She lived out her allotted time, nearing three-score and ten years. She was a kind and affectionate wife. Her delight was to make happy him to whom she had given her heart early in life. ALthough our sister never made a public profession of religion, yest she possessed the qualifications of a Christian. She loved the brethren and left testimonies of the same by visiting the sick and needy. She was a loving and indulgent mother and those that knew her best loved her most. Her children rise up and call her blessed. --- Also, on Sept. 8, 1907, the Death Angel hovered over the home of Bro. J.S. Moore and claimed as his victim Sister Mary Moore and bore her gentle spirit back to God whom she worshipped. She was born Aug. 17, 1837. She was a kind and dutiful wife and a loving mother. She put forth her best efforts to bring up her children in the "nuture and admonition of the Lord." She gave her heart to Christ in early life and united with the Baptist church, living a consistent member up to the time of her death and working in the vineyard of the Master. --- Sister Nancy A. Coats, wife of Bro. M.W. Coats, was born June 12, 1857 and passed away March 12, 1908. In early life she found Christ precious to her never dying soul, and united with the Baptist church. Religion being her chief concern here below, she always abounded in the "faith once delivered to the saints", holding the mysteries of "faith in a clear conscious." She was a loving wife and helpmeet indeed and her life abounded in good works. A kind and sympathetic neighbor, she was always ready to minister to the sick and console those in trouble and distress. Thus another good woman has gone to her reward. Be it resolved, that our hearts go out in sympathy to the bereaved families in their sad bereavement and would point them to the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world. That this memorial be recorded as part of the minutes of our convention, a copy furnished to the families of the deceased and also to the county papers for publication. J.C. Sewell F.E. Hindsman J.W. Wyatt, Committee ---- GRANTVILLE News Mr. Worley Nall left Monday for Birmingham where he has accepted a fine position. --- Mrs. Eva Dawson of Flat Top, Ala., is at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Camp. --- TURIN News Mrs. Martha Doggett died Sunday night at the home of her son-in-law Mr. Robt. Conner near Farmdale, aged 87. She leaves two daughters and one son, Mrs. Jos. Neil and Mrs. Robt. Conner, the daughters, both being residents of the Farmdale community. The son resides at Woodbury. After funeral services the remains were laid to rest in Bethel cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends. ---- MORELAND News Mrs. E.C. Cureton Sr. has had as a visitor her father Mr. Reagan of Newberry, S.C. He also visited his friend Mr. J.D. Carmical who was in the same company with him in the Civil War. Mrs. Cureton accompanied him home. --- Mrs. Harper Cureton and sister Mrs. Camp visited Miss Mamie Lythgo at Auburn, Ala., last week. --- Mr. G.E. Young came out to his old country home the other day and enjoyed a family reunion. His son J.L. Young of Cooper, Texas was with them. --- PALMETTO News Miss Mattie Mangum of Atlanta is the guest of her uncle, Mr. Edward Duke. --- Mrs. Dora Schettman and children of Charleston, S.C. are spending a while with Capt. T.J. Beckman. --- Mrs. Mattie Kate Mason of College Park is visiting her sister Mrs. W.H. Morris. --- NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS News Mrs. Edwin Jacobs of Macon is visiting her father Judge A.D. Freeman. --- Mr. Harvey Farmer returned this evening from a two weeks visit to his sister at Hartsville, S.C. --- Mrs. W.E. Hamilton of Kinston, N.C. is visiting her son Mr. E.S. Hamilton. --- Mrs. W.Y. Atkinson left Wednesday for a two or three week visit to her sister Mrs. J.H. Carter at Asheville, N.C. --- Mrs. B.J. Wilkinson and daughters of San Antonio, Texas are the guests this week of Mrs. W.W. Spence and Mrs. W.E. Nimmons. --- Rev. E.W. Hammond of Griffin died Tuesday. He formerly served as pastor of the Baptist church at Turin and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. --- J.S. Cochran and Elmer Cochran who were on trial in Campbell Superior Court last week for the alleged murder of Cicero Cochran were acquitted by a jury. --- Born on the 12th inst. to Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Bohannon of the Third district, a daughter. The little lady has been christened Mary Corbin in honor of her maternal grandmother. --- Mr. L.L. Johnson residing near Alvaton, died Friday of Bright's Disease. He was 55 years of age and had lived in that section about ten years where he was known as a good, law abiding citizen. The Senoia Enterprise Gazette. --- Mr. Lewis L. Johnson of Rocky Mount, passed to his final reward last week after a prolonged illness. Mr. Johnson was a brother of Capt. W.H. Johnson of Rocky Mount and was an excellent gentleman. He was a kind and affectionate husband and father, a good neighbor, a loyal friend and splendid citizen. His death is regretted by a large circle of friends. The deceased was married to the eldest daughter of the lamented Billington Leverett who, with several children, survive him. The Meriwether Vindicator ---- CARROLLTON News Mrs. Arthur Harris of LaGrange is the guest of her sister Mrs. J.R. Dozier. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, August 28, 1908 PALMETTO News Mrs. Sarah Upchurch of East Point is the guest of her sister Mrs. S.P. Condor. --- Messrs. Paul Gene and Joe Peniston of Newnan are visiting their grandmother Mrs. Caspar Smith. --- LOCAL News By the death of Mr. John H. Fry which occurred early Tuesday morning at his home in the Second district, Coweta county loses a good citizen and he will sincerely mourned by many friends throughout the county. He had been ill for more than a year with a dropsy complaint and it was this ailment which finally caused his death. He was 42 years of age and is survived by his wife and eight children, four sons and four daughters. The funeral took place at Bethlehem church Wednesday morning, services being conducted by his old pastor, Rev. H.S. Rees and the interment was made at that place with Masonic honors. --- DEATH OF MR. J.B. BROADWATER Mr. J.B. Broadwater died Monday morning, following an operation for appendicitis. The sorrowful event was a great shock to his friends, many of whom had not even been apprised of his illness and consequently they were unprepared for the announcement of his death. He had been ill for several days and an exam by his family physician showed that he was suffering from inflammation of the appendix. He was unwilling at first to submit to an operation, hoping that medical treatment might afford him relief without recourse to the knife. He finally yielded to the advice of the physician however an on Sunday afternoon underwent an operation. The operation was performed by it was found that the inflammation had already extended to the intestines and that the chances for his recovery were decidedly unfavorable. He lingered until Monday morning, when he passed away. Mr. Broadwater was a good man and a popular citizen, having been twice elected to the office of Coroner which he was filling at the time of his death. He was 57 years of age and is survived by his wife, one brother and two sisters, the brother being Mr. D.W. Broadwater of this city, and sisters Mrs. C.W. Talley of the Third district and Mrs. John R. White of Lone Oak. The remains were carried to Corinth for interment Tuesday accompanied by an escort from Coweta Lodge F. & A.M. and the body was laid to rest with the Masonic honors of this order. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. V.A. Ham. ---- PROGRAM OF THE GEORGIA DIVISION OF THE U.D.C. for September Georgians Prominent in Literature Joel Chandler Harris ("Uncle Remus") born at Eatonton, Georgia on Dec. 9, 1848, died in Atlanta, Georgia on July 3, 1908. ---- IN MEMORY OF MRS. MINNIE NORTH ADDY On the evening of Aug. 6th the sweet spirit of Mrs. Minnie North Addy found release and sought its place in that happy throng who unite in singing "Worthy is the Lamb". For weeks and months she suffered, so patiently, so cheerfully, never forgetting even when roused from seeming unconsciousness to say "I thank you" or "if you please." Ever watchful for the comfort of others she often aroused herself from the paroxysm of pain or the stupor of medicine to beg some loved one to seek rest or refreshment. She was so brave, so full of courage and of hope. She felt that she must live for her husband and children, for father and loved ones. But she gave it up without a murmur. "Bless his heart" she whispered as she threw her arms about the neck of her eldest boy for a brief moment and then seemed to entrust him with the other precious children to their grief stricken father, comitting them all to Him who has promised "I will never leave thee nor forsake thee." She made a brave fight, but she grew so tired. "Please let me rest, just let me rest". These words, almost the last that fell from the lips of our sweet friend, seemed a prayer answered in love, as she quietly and gently breathed her life out and sank into that eternal rest promised those who "die in the Lord." In the solemn stillness of that last moment we could almost catch the message from her own happy spirit "Let not your heart be troubled, this is my rest forever, here will I dwell; where I am, there ye may be also." For one blessed moment our souls felt a thrill of that joy unspeakable as we followed her to the very shore of that glorious land where no sorrow is. But we could not linger. Just as the clock sounded the first stroke of 9, her dear father released her hand as he whispered, "She is gone." Then came the full realization that our loved one was truly gone from us. She would come again no more. We must remain behind, alone with our sorrow and our loneliness. Wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, gone, gone! O, the anguish of that thought! But the dear Father does not leave the grief stricken soul alone. He enables it even in the darkest hour to feel His presence, to know that His grace is sufficient. He gives us strength and courage to take up anew the battle of life; resoltuion to live worthy of the love so freely bestowed; and faith that looks for a glorious reunion where there shall be no more parting. A truer, sweeter woman it has never been my privilege to know. As wife and mother her ideal was beautiful; and to those of us to whom it was granted to be in her home, it seemed that she attained unto it. The happiness and interest of husband and children was her chief concern. No thought of individual ambition or of personal pleasure had any attraction for her except as it served to brighten the home or to add something to its influence. As a daughter she was all that a heart could wish for, thoughtful, devoted, true. It was a bitter grief when her precious mother left her but she did not indulge it selfishly, she realized her dear father's need and was equal to it. She was ever to him a joy, a stay, a comfort. Dear Cousin Lucy, how Minnie loved her! How she appreciated her loving ministrations. "You are my own mother Lucy" she whispered to her more than once as she yielded to the quieting influence of her gentle touch and fell into restful sleep. As a sister, only the sister and brothers who have had to give her up can measure her worth. They miss her ready sympathy, her warm love, her cheery humor, her wise counsel. She was so quiet and unobtrusive that though they knew they loved her, it was hard to realize how large a place she filled. Devoted to her own she was never selfish or unmindful of others. Her friends were many and to them her heart and home were ever open. Her love and hospitality has enriched many lives and brightened many hearts. I hold her love as one of the precious treasures of my own life. Our loss is indeed, great. But we must not be blinded by a selfish grief. May God, in his goodness, enable us to think of her as yet alive, yes, as having entered into a life more abundant, fuller, more glorious than we can conceive. Especially would I have the dear children to know that their precious mother yet lives. She has laid aside the tired body, it is true, because she no longer needs it. But she, the sweet mother they have known, has only gone on before to await their coming. She will yet be near them in spirit and influence and when their work on earth is finished, how glady will she welcome them, each one, home. In loving tribute, M.L.C. Atkinson, Newnan, Ga. ---- GRANTVILLE News Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Stanton of Atlanta spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Park. --- Mrs. T.Z. Clower of Atlanta is visiting her mother Mrs. H.A. Camp. --- Mrs. Mary Brown and children of Birmingham, Ala., is expected this week at the home of her father Mr. J.M. Glass. --- Mr. and Mrs. G.O. Wingo have returned from Whitesburg after a weeks visit to their sister Mrs. Burnett Giles. --- MORELAND News Mr. J.W. Houston of Villa Rica and Mrs. G.M. Taylor of Birmingham, father and sister of Mr. Marcus Houston, are at his bedside, tenderly nursing him in his severe illness. --- Mr. Ollie Teasley of Alpharetta is visiting his cousin Mr. J.A. Camp. --- Mr. Abner Camp is fast learning how to drive his beautiful new automobile. --- After many months of severe suffering, Mr. John H. Fry breathed his last on Tuesday morning. His famly has the sympathy of many friends here. --- Andrew Brown and little daughter Sarah of Atlanta spent the weekend at the home of Mr. Brown's mother, Mrs. C.T. Brown. --- Mrs. Jennie Moore of Centralhatchee visited her sister Mrs. "Kit" Millians a few days ago. --- Bowen Reese of Florida and Miss Charlie Reese of Carrollton spent last week at the bedside of their brother-in-law Mr. Frank Wortham. We are sorry to say that the latter is quite sick with no perceptible change for the better. --- Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Byrd of Heard county spent Sunday evening with Dr. and Mrs. J.C. Jackson. --- Mr. "Cob" Millians is still quite sick with typhoid fever. --- NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS News Mrs. John P. Roberts of Opelika is visiting her sister Mrs. W.G. Arnold. --- Mr. J.P. Brooks of Gadsden, Ala., is spending a few days with his sister Mrs. A.F. Simril. --- Mrs. Ben H. Arnold of Birmingham is visiting her mother Mrs. John Candler and other Newnan relatives. --- Mr. Claude Lewis of Brooklyn, N.Y. arrived Wednesday to be at the bedside of his father Capt. Tom Lewis. --- Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Pope of Americus are visiting their sister Mrs. J.B. Goodwyn and other relatives in this county. --- Mrs. Spence Darden and children of Havana, Florida are visiting Mrs. Darden's parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.J. Stephens. --- Mr. Homer Lewis of Atlanta has been in the city several days on account of the illness of his father Capt. Tom Lewis. --- Mr. Jesse Faucett of Roanoke, Ala., was in Newnan for several days this week on a visit to his daughter Mrs. W.H. Huffaker. --- Dr. Mark Johnston and Mrs. J.D. Turner of Atlanta were here the first of the week to see their uncle, Capt. Tom Lewis, who is critically ill. --- Mrs. John Gorham of Waco, Texas who has been visiting the family of Mr. I.P. Bradley, left last week for LaGrange where she will remain some time before returning home. --- Capt. Tom Lewis is critically ill and it will grieve his many friends to learn that there is no hope for his recovery. He is now 81 years of age and for the past few weeks has been failing rapidly. --- CARROLLTON News Mrs. C.K. Henderson, nee Miss Nell Mandeville, was the recipient of a linen shower given her Saturday afternoon by the Daughters of the Confederacy, of which she is president. The reception was given at the residence of Mrs. J.Y. Blalock, former president. ---- Billy Huckaby, Carrollton's famous raconteur, met with a serious and almost fatal accident by coming in contact with well gas. He descended into the depths of the well and became unconscious before he could be rescued. Being a very large man, his removal from the well was attended with much difficulty. It was some hours before he regained consciousness but has since fully recovered. --- Mrs. G.N. Power and daughter Mrs. J.A. Gammon are visiting relatives and friends at Jonesboro and Atlanta this week. --- Mrs. W.W. Roop was the recent guest of her daughter Mrs. Sam Copeland at Bremen. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/coweta/newspapers/newspape2537nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 34.3 Kb