Coweta County GaArchives News.....Newspaper Abtracts for OCT 1908 October 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 5, 2006, 11:01 pm The Herald & Advertiser October 1908 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE HERALD & ADVERTISER", Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia for OCTOBER 1908 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, October 2, 1908 CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking our many friends for the kindness shown us during the illness and upon the death of our husband and father. May the blessings of God be upon each of you. Mrs. B.S.Kite G.A. Kite Herbert Kite E.J. Kite John Kite --- LOCAL News In conversation with Col. Geo. H. Carmical one day this week, The Herald and Advertiser asked if he could tell how many Confederate mothers are now living in Coweta County, that is, mothers who had sons in the Confederate Army. "There are several, I guess", he replied, "Let me see; there is my mother Mrs. Margaret Carmical now 91 years of age; Mrs. Elizabeth Summers, aged 87, mother of Elias Summers and Henry Summers; Mrs. Martha Brown, aged 87, mother of Joe Brown; Mrs. Sarah Byram, age 91, mother of Tom Byram." Then he paused, "Well, I declare", he mused, as he rubbed his chin reflectively, "there must be others besides those named but I don't now remember them. Your question interests me and I would like to know myself just how many there are in the county." If there are others, the Herald and Advertiser could be glad to print their names, togehter with their ages and the number of sons that they sent to the war. We should be pleased also to have the names of the Confederate fathers, if any are yet living. ---- OBITUARY OF MR. JULIUS A. ROBERTSON On July 29, just as the shades of night were stealing over the earth, the Death Angel came softly and whispered to the spirit of Mr. J.A. Robertson, "It is enough, come up higher and join the angel band where suffering is at and end and there is no night." Julius A. Robertson was born Jan. 17, 1860. His father moved to Alabama when he was only six years of age. He was married to Beatrice Scogin in Dec. 1885. Joined the Missionary Baptist church in Aug. 1895 and came back to Georgia only a few years ago. Although his stay here was short he left many friends to mourn his death, besides his wife, two children, seven brothers and one sister. His father, mother, two sisters and three children were waiting to welcome him on the other side. For five long weary weeks, he tosssed on the bed of affliction, but no one ever heard him complain. When overcome by sleep he would fancy himself up and at his daily duties. He was never willing to be idle but ever willing and waiting to do with his might what his hands found to do. Nothing gave him more pleasure than to make others happy. To the heartbroken wife and children we would say, do not mourn for your husband and father; he is not dead. His sweet spirit has only flown to heaven, where there is no more sorrow nor death. Think of the happy time when you shall meet him on the other shore, waiting with outstretched arms to bed you welcome to that "home sweet home" eternal in the heavens. A Friend. --- BEXTON News Mrs. Vivian Bexley visited her mother Mrs. S.H. Walker the past week in Newnan. --- GRANTVILLE News Mrs. Lizzie Stafford died at her home in Atlanta on Saturday night, and the remains were brought to Grantville and laid to rest beside those of her husband. The funeral was conducted by Rev. A.H.S. Bugg on Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church. Mrs. Stafford was a resident of Grantville until about three years ago when she moved to Atlanta. The relatives have the sympathy of everyone in their sad bereavement. --- TURIN News Miss Annie Lizzie Lively of Norcross is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A.S. Carmical. --- NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS News Mr. Fred McSwain is now with the Newnan Cotton Mills as a bookkeeper. --- Mrs. A.J. Lyndon of Athens was in the city this week on a visit to her sisters, Mrs. John Askew and Mrs. B.M. Lundie. --- The many friends of Mr. Howard Askew of Atlanta will regret to learn that he is quite ill at a sanitorium in that city with typhoid fever. --- Mr. John Hendrix, the blind singer, leaves this morning for Athens where he will meet friends before beginning the meetings in Atlanta with Bro. Thomspon. --- Mrs. Telford Mobley, a former resident of Newnan, died Monday in Atlanta. The remains were brought to Newnan on Tuesday morning and carried out to Liberty church in the upper part of the county, where interment was made. --- Mr. and Mrs. N.O. Banks of Grantville have the deep sympathy of their Newnan friends in the sad bereavement occasioned by the death of their daughter Miss Mary Frances Banks, which occurred on Saturday evening last. She was just recovering from a protracted illness but suffered a relapse and complications set up which resulted in her death. She was a charming young woman and very popular in Newnan where she had many friends. The funeral Sunday afternoon was largely attended. --- Mr. and Mrs. James Dolphin Moore announce the engagement of their daughter Edna Josephine to Mr. John Pope Jones Jr. of Newnan, Ga., the wedding to take place Nov. 4th at 10 o'clock at the First Methodist church in that city. The Birmingham Age-Herald --- An important real estate transaction this week was the sale by Mr. W.A. Herring of what is known as the old Huggins plantation, 3 1/2 miles southwest of Newnan on Corinth road. The place contains 202 1/2 acres, is well improved and was purchased by Mr. G.W. Byram. It is understood that the price paid was $24. per acre. --- Mr. J.E. Culpepper whose fine farm near Lutherville is the envy and admiration all who have seen it, and who is one of Merwiether's best farmers, is also making a reputation as the champion cotton picker of that section. He went into his field one day last week and in twelve hours picked 823 pounds of cotton. It is mere play, he says, to pick five or six hundred pounds in a day. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, October 9, 1908 CONFEDERATE MOTHERS In response to Col. Carmical's request that the names of living mother of Confederate veterans be sent to the Herald and Advertiser, I write to say that Mrs. Mary E. Leigh, widow of Mr. Benj. Leigh, residing at 86 Jackson street, this city deserves to be on this roll of fame. Immediately descended from the Houston-Culberson families, names illustrious in the history of Georgia and Texas, the fire of patriotism glowed inherent in her veins, and no "Woman of the Confederacy" ever wrought more nobly than she in directing her slaves and making with her own hands those garments of warmth and comfort, not only for the two brave soldier boys that marched away from her own home to fight their country's battles, but other members of Co. A. 12th Georgia Battalion who were enduring with them the rigors of a Northern climate. When the troops were returning from Pensacola she met the trains and carried many long clusters of cherries from a large cherry orchard in front of her beautiful country home, to give to the soldiers in the coaches and on top of the cars, where they had climbed to get a first view of home. Is not Mrs. Ben Wright also the mother of a soldier boy who drew his sword in defense of our fair Southland? A reader ---- RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT ON THE DEATH OF ELLA H. BROWN On the 22nd day of July 1908 when all nature was wrapped in slience, a still small voice spoke to Sister Ella H. Brown and said "it is enough, come up higher." Sister Brown was born on the 25th day of February 1854. At the age of 29 years she united by experience with Mt. Lebanon Baptist church in Coweta county and was baptised by Rev. A. Van Hoose. She remained a member of the above named church until the Lord called her from her labors here below to her home in heaven. To say that she was an obedient daughter, a faithful wife, a loving mother and an affectionate friend, but faintly expresses the truth. Sister Brown was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Robt. W. North. She was happily married to Mr. David H. Brown on May 22, 1879. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband in the Sharpsburg cemetery. The voice which used to sing the praises of God and gave words of comfort to the distressed, is now forever hushed in death. That hand which was ever stretched forth to receive the distressed and nurse the sick is now stilled in the grave. Her work on earth is ended but she has gone to reap her reward in the mansions of the blest, and to join many of her loved ones gone before. She leaves three sons who are indeed bereaved, lonely and sad. While among friends who are ready to extend them sympathy, yet all this cannot fill the aching void or heal the wound that her absence inflicts. God alone can comfort the distressed and bind up the broken hearts. May her loved ones be able to say: "Sleep on, dear one; ere long we'll meet you in that world so bright and fair, With a smile we'll finally greet you When we join our right hands there." Therefore, be it resolved; 1. That we bow in humble submission to God's righteous will who doeth all things well. 2. That in the death of Mrs. Brown, Sharpsburg church has lost one its most faithful members and the Sunday school and society an active, earnest worker. 3. That we extend our sincere sympathy to her family and bereaved ones and pray our Heavenly Father to comfort them. 4. That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our church book and copies sent to the Christian Index and Newnan Herald and Advertiser for publication. J.R.B. Stovall Mrs. Mattie Ingram Mrs. Annie North, Committee ---- GRANTVILLE News Mr. and Mrs. D.Y. Bryant have adopted a little girl from the Orphan's Home at Decatur. --- TURIN News After spending ten years in the West, Mr. Hugh Carmical returned home Monday and in doing so, brought gladness to the hearts of his devoted parents and many friends. All extend him a warm welcome and hope he will make it in his interest to find Turin his home in the future. Our boys may wander away for awhile but generally "come home to roost" for they soon learn that no country can excel old Georgia. --- NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS News Miss Annie May Dews, daughter of the late H.W. Dews, formerly of this city, was married Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride's mother in Kirkwood, the happy groom being Mr. R. Fields Taylor of Covington. --- A letter received from Mr. Dupree Pope a few days ago announced his arrival in Manila. He will be attached to the U.S. Engineering Corps in the Philippine Islands. --- Hon. S.E Leigh has sold his plantation 3 miles north of town to Mr. B.L. Redwine. The deal was consummated on Saturday, the purchase price being $26,000. The plantation embraces thirteen hundred acres and is known as the old Benj. Leigh home place. --- Information Wanted - - - Will persons named Heard kindly send address as well as descendants bearing other names? I am seeking descendants of John and Stephen Heard who emigrated from County, Tyrone, Ireland in 1719 to Hanover county, Virginia. Many settled throughout Georgia after 1777; others went to southern Virginia. Please address to: J.W. Lilly, 64 W. 143rd St., New York. ---- The many Newnan friends of Hon. L.C. Mandeville of Carrollton were shocked and pained to learn of a serious accident which befell him Wednesday afternoon. He was inspecting some work on the second floor of the new building which the First National Bank is erecting in Carrollton and by an unfortunate misstep, fell through the elevator shaft to the floor below. In falling, his head struck with great force against a projecting piece of timber and at last accounts it is feared that he sustained a fracture of his skull. Two ribs were broken also in the fall. Mr. Mandeville is the father of Mrs. C.K. Henderson of this city, who left for Carrollton immediately upon receiving news of the accident. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, October 16, 1908 LOCAL News Mr. John B. Davis, a well known and popular citizen of the Third district, died Saturday night. He had been in poor health for several months but was not thought to be in a serious condition, and his friends were shocked by the annoucement of his death. He is survived by his wife and several grown children. The funeral took place at New Hope church Monday morning, services being conducted by Rev. V.A. Ham. --- On Tuesday evening last, at the home of the bride's parents in Alexander City, Ala., Mr. Frank Willis of this city was united in marriage to Miss Octavia Holcombe. The ceremony ws performed by Rev. Geo. Driskell, a brother of Capt. Jack Driskell of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Willis came to Newnan on the afternoon train Wednesday and will be at home to their friends at 65 West Washington street. --- NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS News Mr. F.J. Bruce of Laurel, Miss., is visiting friends in this city. He formerly resided here but moved to Mississippi about nine years ago. --- Mrs. B.P. Scruggs and little daughter have returned to their home at Geneva, Ala., after spending some time with Mrs. Scruggs' parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Carmichael. --- The Herald and Advertiser regrets to note the continued illness of Hon. Jasper N. Sewell. He is suffering from a serious medical trouble and has been confined to the home of his daughter Mrs. T.F.Shackleford for nearly six weeks. --- Col. Geo. H. Carmical who has been making an effort to ascertain how many Confederate mothers of Coweta county are yet living, has located one "Confederate father". This is Mr. Jas. H. Moore of Newnan who had a son in the State troops during the latter part of the war. Mr. Moore was a member of Co. C. 34th Ga Regt and so far as known is the only "Confederate father" in the county. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, October 23, 1908 ONE MORE CONFEDERATE FATHER FOUND Another "Confederate Father" has been found in Coweta County. Rev. W.J. Cotter had a son in the war, Lieut. G. Hal Cotter of the 27th Georgia Battalion. After the battle of Chickamauga he was put in charge of one hundred and sixty captured in that fight and carried to Richmond, Va., where they were turned over to the prison authorities. At one time his command was stationed at Savannah and he was officer of the day in that city when a Yankee officer was caught and shot. When our troops evacuated Savannah, Lieut. Cotter was one of the last men to cross the river on the pontoon bridge. He joined his command in North Carolina and was in line of battle when the battalion fired the last fun of the war of Averyboro. He left Emory College to join the Army and was only 19 when the war closed. He was a gallant officer and much beloved by his comrades. He died several years ago. --- BROTHER OF NEWNAN LAY DEAD AT BULLOCHVILLE The Columbus Enquirer-Sun of the 14th inst. gives notice of the death of Mr. Jesse B. Butts which occurred suddenly at Bullochville on the 13th inst. The deceased was a brother of Miss Fannie Butts of this city who has the sympathy of her friends in her grief. The Enquirer-Sun gives the following account of Mr. Butts' death: "Columbus friends were greatly grieved yesterday to learn of the death of Mr. Jesse Belton Butts which occurred at 5 o'clock yesterday morning at his home at Bullochville, Ga. his health had not been good for several years but it was not known in Columbus that his condition was serious and it is supposed that death came suddenly. Mr. Butts resided in Columbus until a few years ago and had a great many friends here, who liked him on account of his genial, generous, warmhearted disposition. He was formerly in business here as a merchant and had a large acquaintance. Mr. Butts had inventive skill and one of his inventions was widely known." ---- DROPPED FORTY FEET INTO OLD WELL Mr. W.J. Brazil who is employed as trimmer at Dent's Carriage Shop, had a thrilling experience one night last week. He was out possum hunting with a party of friends in the vicinity of the waterworks and in crossing an old clearing in the woods stepped on some planks that lay in his path, not suspecting any danger. The planks proved to be the covering of an abandoned well, however, and having became rotton from long exposure to the weather, they gave way under his weight and he was precipated to the bottom of the well, a depth of 40 to 50 feet. After convincing himself that no bones had been broken by the fall, he set about at once to find his way out of the uncomfortable predicament. Using the old steps on the sides of the well made by the well-digger, he succeeded in climbing up to within three feet of the top, when the friends whom he had deserted so unceremoniously only a few moments before, and who were excitedly watching his efforts to regain terra firma, caught ahold of his hands and pulled him out. Only one of his ankles was sprained by the fall and he was otherwise bruised, as a result of which he will be laid up for two or three weeks. ---- SENOIA News Messrs. C.A Neill and G.R. Neill Jr., Mrs. R.J. Chappell and Mr. and Mrs. M.T. Neill accompanied the remains of Mrs. G.B. Neill Sr. down from Carrollton and carried them out to Bethel for burial Saturday morning. Mrs. Neill who died Friday morning, was nearly 86 years of age and was highly esteemed in the Bethel community where she lived for a long time. Rev. E.W. Jones conducted the funeral service. --- TURIN News The remains of Mrs. Greenberry Neil were brought over from Carroll county on Saturday morning and interred in Bethel cemetery where her husband was buried last December. The funeral services was conducted by Rev. Mr. Jones of Senoia. The deceased was reared in the Bethel community and esteemed by all who knew her. She had passed her fourscore years and was ready for the Master's summons. --- Mrs. Breck North of Carrollton has been on a visit to her brothers, Messrs. John and Glenn Bailey. --- We tender our sympathy to the family of Mr. Geo. Windom whose death occurred a few days ago at his home near Rocky Mount. He was a good man and will greatly missed in the community. --- MADRAS News Mrs. Mary Dunlap and children of Atlanta are spending this week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Parks Redwine. --- Mrs. Crawford and children of Brooks Station are spending this week with her mother Mrs. Fannie Hyde. --- NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS News Mr. M.E. Chastain of Montezuma is here on a visit to his daughter Mrs. H.M. Fisher. --- Mrs. Susan C. Hill will leave next week for Atlanta where she will spend the winter with her daughter Mrs. Colquitt Carter. --- Mrs. Mary C. Hill of Newnan who has been the guest of her granddaughter Mrs. J.L. Williford, has returned home. The Atlanta Journal --- Mrs. R.C. Freeman entertained her sister Miss Alice Lanier of Newnan at an elegant course dinner on Thursday. The West Point News --- On Sunday morning last, Miss Myrtie May was united in marriage to Mr. D.L. Pannell, at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. W.D. May at Sargent. The ceremony was performed by Judge W.T. Dyer. The young couple are quite popular in their community and are receiving the congratulations of a host of friends. --- UNCLE DUKE COLE VISITS THE CIRCUS "Uncle" Duke Cole visited the circus Tuesday afternoon, and spent an hour or so looking at the animals and watching the acrobats turn somersaults. Uncle Duke attended Robinson's Circus in Newnan sixty-nine years ago when it was owned by old John Robinson, father of the present owner of the show, who is himself now past 70 years of age. Uncle Duke was then a youth of 17 living in the Seventh district. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, October 30, 1908 A LOVING TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF UNCLE GEORGE WINDOM "Oh, Uncle, thy gentle voice is hushed, Thy warm, true heart is still, And on thy pale and peaceful face Is resting death's cold chill. Yet why should we weep That his toils are o'er and his race run, God grant that we may rest as calmly When our work, like his, is done." On Oct. 1, 1908, God in His wisdom and mercy saw fit to take from us our dear uncle, whose beautiful life had been lent his loved ones for seventy years. Still we feel unworthy and incompetent to approach, much less to speak, of his many virtues of such a noble nature as was his. His Christian character was unquestionable, inspiring confidence in his piety. His Chrisitan life was bright and happy, always submissive to his Master's will. To say that in every relation in life, a son, brother, husband, father, neighbor and church member, he was devoted, mild and gentle, full of sympathy, and always ready to help the sick and distressed, but faintly expresses the truth. He exerted an influence among those who shared his company that was both beautiful and good. In the morning of life he joined Bethel Baptist church, Meriwether county, and remained a consistent member until he peacefully passed into the sleep of death to join the blessed "dead who die in the Lord." After a beautiful discourse by Dr. S.B. Cousins, the remains were interred in the quiet cemetery at Bethel beside his wife and daughters, there to rest until the earth gives up its dead. He leaves three children, eight grandchildren, two sisters and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. A niece. ---- SARGENT News Mr. Ernest Witcher and Miss Annie Newton were married Sunday afternoon, Rev. J.W. McLeod officiating. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Newton and is a most estimable young woman. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. B.S. Witcher and is a young man of sterling worth. They will make their home for the present with the groom's father. --- NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS We understand that Mr. J.M. Killgo and family are making arrangements to move to Texas. Mr. Killgo has two sons in that state. --- The residence occupied by Mr. Lee Beavers and family at Corinth was destroyed by fire Friday night, together with most of their household effects. The house was owned by Mr. Robert Dukes. --- Miss Helen Long, president of Newnan Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, has furnished The Herald and Advertiser with the names of two "Confederate mothers" in Coweta county not heretofore mentioned. They are Martha Kennedy Brown, mother of Mrs. T.T. Surles of this city, aged 82, and Mrs. Emily Wright, mother of Mrs. J.C. Gibson and Col. W.C. Wright of this city, aged 80. Other Confederate mothers previously mentioned are Mrs. Margaret Carmical, aged 91; Mrs. Elizabeth Summers, age 87; Mrs. Martha Brown aged 87; Mrs. Sarah Byram, aged 91; Mrs. Mary E. Leigh, aged 90. Only two Confederate fathers have been reported thus far, Mr. Jas H. Moore and Rev. W.J. Cotter, both of this city. ---- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/coweta/newspapers/newspape2539nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 23.4 Kb