Coweta County GaArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for FEB 1909 February 1909 ************************************************ 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 10, 2006, 8:00 am The Herald & Advertiser February 1909 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE HERALD & ADVERTISER", Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia for FEBRUARY 1909 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, February 5, 1909 LEGAL NOTICE - - Letters of Administration Georgia, Coweta County J.B. Ashley, having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said county for letters of administration with the Will annexed on the estate of Harriet Matilda Ashley, deceased, all persons concerned are required to show cause in said Court by the first Monday in March next, if any they can, why said application should not be granted. This Feb 4, 1909. L.A. Perdue, Ordinary --- LEGAL NOTICE - - Notice to non-resident Heirs at Law of Harriet Matilda Ashley, deceased Georgia, Coweta County Notice To: Philip Ashley, Lily Ashley, Joe Ashley and Sallie Teal of Hightower, Ala.., Reuben Ashley of the State of Alabama, post office unknown, Lizzie Norton, Lineville, Ala; Lottie Bozeman, Graham, Ala., and any and all other heirs-at-law of said Harriet Matilda Ashley, residing out of the state of Georgia. Take notice that J.B. Ashley of the State of Georgia and county of Coweta has applied to the Court of Ordinary of said Coweta County for probate in solemn form of the Last Will and testament of Harriet Matilda Ashley, late of said county deceased and you and all parties concerned are hereby notified to show cause in said court of ordinary by the first Monday in March next why the said will of Harriet Matilda Ashley, deceased should not be admitted to probate and record as prayed. This Feb 4, 1909. L.A. Perdue, Ordinary --- ORDINARY'S COURT The following business was heard at the regular monthly term of the Court of Ordinary on Monday last: Last Will and Testament of J.W. Dukes admitted to probate in common form. Last Will and Testament of Athie E. Finley admitted to probate in common form. Last Will and Testament of A.C. Pease admitted to provate in solemn form. Last Will and Testament of Mrs. Nancy C. Arnall admitted to probate in solemn form. Richard Gates qualified as natural guardian of Norwood Gates, a minor. Creecy Leigh, administratrix on the estate of Alonzo Leigh, deceased, granted leave to sell cotton mill stock. T.F. Rawls, county administrator, appointed administrator of the estate of Bill Rivers, deceased. ---- SENOIA News Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Couch leave today for a visit to Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Nolan at Orlanda, Florida. The former will enjoy a fishing expedition while down there. --- After a lingering illness of several weeks, Miss Jennie Belle Hamilton breathed her last Wednesday morning. She was the eldest daughter of Mr. W.J. Hamilton and since the death of her mother several years ago, had been almost a mother to the other children. For several years she had been a consistent member of the Methodist church and was ever ready to do her part when opportunity presented itself. She was a member of the Parsonage Aid Society, one of its most faithful workers, always entering its work with her whole soul. She was a true friend, a kind and helpful neighbor and those best acquainted with her loved her best. She is survived by her father, two sisters and four brothers. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church this morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. E.W. Jones and the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. --- The death of Mrs. Frank D. Shell, which occurred Saturday night at the home of Mr. J.A.Z. Shell near Standing Rock, removes from that community one of its best women and the event is mourned by all who knew her. She had been in declining health for five months. She realized that death was near and selected the text for her pastor, Rev. E.W. Jones, to read, and also the songs which she wanted used in the funeral service. She was a good woman and exerted a good influence overall with whom she came in contact. The deceased was a daughter of Mrs. J.D. Caldwell who still survives her, together with two sisters and five brothers. She was married to Mr. Frank D. Shell several years ago. To them only one child was born and when several months old, it took its flight to heaven to await the coming of dear ones. Funeral services were held at the home Monday at noon and the remains were carried to Tranquil cemetery for burial. ---- OBITUARY OF JOSEPH WARREN DUKES In the early dawn of Jan. 16th the spirit of our friend and neighbor Mr. Joseph Warren Dukes, took its flight from this home below to its home above. He was born in Henry county, Ga., Dec. 17, 1856; he was married to Miss Elizabeth Sanders thirty-two years ago. His life was spent on his farm in Coweta county on the banks of the Chattahoochee. Two years ago he moved to Newnan. Mr. Dukes possessed those qualities that go to the making of a man, unselfishness, truthfulness, honest and sincerity. It can be truthfully said "that thus he bore without abuse the grand old name of gentleman." He was a consistent member of the Baptist church and his daily walk and conversation were such as to prove to all with whom he came in contact that he was a Christian. He was both a Christian and a gentleman to the manor born. His relations as husband and father were tender and gentle. His loving and faithful wife will miss his companionship; how truly was this union one of love and confidence. His devoted daughter and sons will call him blessed indeed. His life was worthy of example; his sons can safely follow in his footsteps and emulate his virtues. As a neighbor he was kind, helpful and generous. His life before them was such as to impress them that Christianity is real, the one thing to be desired. As a citizen, he ever looked to the welfare of his fellow man, uplifting and helping as opportunity presented itself. Words of cheer and deeds of kindness were scattered daily along life's way. Husband, father, friend and neighbor, we shall miss you. May your mantle of love and charity fall worthily on those nearest and dearest to you, so that when the call comes to each, we may go to the eternal home where we feel he hath gone. "Where he hath gone, time doth not work in days its golden flight, The sun is dimmed by heaven's greater light, And there are never tears nor lonely night, Where he hath gone. Where he hath gone, thou, too, will go some day, if God so will, Ah, me, poor words and pen are mute and still, At thought of the transcedent, mutual thrill, Where soul meets soul, redeemed, yet loving still, Where he hath gone." C.P.S. ---- RESOLUTONS OF RESPECT ON THE DEATH OF NARCISSA PITMAN (by Ebenezer Church) Death has again entered our fold and taken from our midst our beloved sister, Narcissa Pitman. Her husband, Rev. R.E. Pitman, preceded her to the grave several years ago. She joined Ebenezer church on July 11, 1874 and remained a member thirty-four years. On Dec. 8, 1908, death came without warning. We sincerely deplore her tragic death. "Be ye also ready for in a time when he think not, the Son of Man cometh." She was ever ready to aid in the cause of spreading the gospel when called upon. She leaves two sisters, a brother, two sons and many friends and relatives to mourn her death. We extend our hearfelt sympathy to the bereft ones. May God bless and comfort them in their bereavement, knowing that He doeth all things for the good of them that love Him. Let us bow in humble submission to His will and prepare to meet her where there will be no more sorrow nor tears. Resolved, that a copy of this memorial be sent to the Herald and Advertiser for publication and that the same be sprad upon the minutes of the church. Mrs. J.D. Arnold Mrs. J.H. Wynn Mrs. Fannie Willis J.D. Arnold, Committee ---- IN MEMORY OF B.V. WATSON (by Moreland Baptist church) Sorrow, with sable wings, has again hovered over our community. Death has stolen it and claimed for his own one of our most beloved brethren. Bro. B.V. Watson was born Aug. 14, 1886 and died Aug. 10, 1908. he has passed to the great beyond where suffering is no more. Truly a brother of Israel has fallen. We miss his kindly greetings and his presence. All who knew him loved him. All that a faithful physician and kind friends could do was in vain. Alas, our arms were too short. We could not stay the cold hand of Death. Bro. Watson had been a member of Moreland Baptist church for several years and now the church feels a great loss. He was a regular member of the Sunday school and the teacher misses his bright face. To his father, mother and other relatives we would say, "weep not for he is not dead forever but sleeping in the arms of Jesus." He has gone before to await your coming and oh, what a glorious and happy meeting that will be! We know it is hard to endure the separation and cannot understand why it should be so. But some time, somewhere, in that beautiful after-awhile up there, we will understand. Dear father and mother, we commend you to his God who is able and willing to save. God makes no mistakes. You will meet him in a brighter and better world where God will wipe away all tears. On Aug. 11th he was laid to rest in the Moreland cemetery. A large concourse of relatives and friends followed his remains to the grave. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. B.P. Searcy who deliverd a feeling and touching discourse. Therefore, be it resolved; That this memorial be spread on the minutes of the church, that a copy furnished the family and also sent to the Herald and Advertiser for publication. J.M. Couch J.F. York W.E. Fuller, Committee ---- IN MEMORY OF JOE BROWN On the evening of Dec. 1, 1908, the Death Angel visited the home of my dear brother and bore to a home above, his sweet spirit; but God needed in that "house not made with hands", he was too pure for this sinful world. Oh, how we miss him! He was the light of the home and a joy to his fond wife and children. It is hard to think that never again on earth shall we hear his dear voice. God loaned us brother for such a short time; but "He doeth all things well, he giveth and he taketh away." Some day we may understand why brother was taken from us. He suffered much but now knows no pain. He is gone and how sad the parting! It breaks our hearts to think that never again shall we see him on earth, but God grant that we may meet him where parting is no more, for he is waiting for us there, watching, waiting and beckong, "come". Sister Dollie ---- LONE OAK News The funeral of Mr. Jas. Jordan of Grantville will take place at Lone Oak at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Mr. Jordan was a brother-in-law of Dr. J.T. Latimer of this place. He is survived by his widow and one daughter. --- TURIN News We sympathize with Mr. Frank Shell in the death of his wife, who passed away a few days ago at her home near Standing Rock. She was a devoted member of the Methodist church and highly esteemed by everyone. The remains were interred in Tranquil cemetery, services being conducted by Rev. L.L. Landrum. --- Ike Hill, colored, who was sent to the State Sanitorium a few weeks ago, died at that institution on Saturday. By request of his relatives the remains were sent here Tuesday for interment. --- Mrs. Thos. Shell is in LaGrange this week on a visit to her daughter Mrs. W.S. Gaines. --- MORELAND News After months of intense suffering, Mrs. Tom Key died last week. She leaves a husband and six children with other relatives to mourn her departure. She was buried at Bethlehem. At the grave, Mr. Mitt Jones said many comforting words to the bereaved ones. --- We visited Mrs. Elizabeth Worthen recently. She now lacks but three years of being a nonogenarian. She has always lived an active life but is quite feeble now. --- PALMETTO News Rev. R.C. Rhodes is visiting his son Mr. Clarence Rhodes at Los Angeles, California. --- Mrs. Alice Cochran who has been critically ill for the past two weeks is now convalescing. --- Mrs. Geo. Moore of Opelika returned home Sunday after spending several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Steed. --- NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS News Mary Frances Ballard, colored, was tried in the Ordinary's court on Tuesday on a writ of lunacy and was found to be a fit subject for the State Sanitarium. --- Dr. B.M. Owen, a leading physician and prominent citizen of Pike county, died at Hollonsville last Saturday. He was the father of Mrs. L.O. Hutchinson of Haralson. --- Miss Mary Bolton has had as her guest this week her aunt, Mrs. S.L. Deardorff, who after spending a few days here will go to Washington, Ga., to visit her daughter Mrs. Calloway. --- Mrs. J.P. Pitman returned Tuesday from an extended visit to her sister Mrs. H.L. Perryman at Iula, Miss. The latter has been quie ill but was better when Mrs. Pitman left her. --- Saturday night a week ago, Marshall Weaver, a negro tenant on Mr. R.N. Winkles' place in the Seventh district, was shot and killed by another negro named Arnold "Red" Glass who came to Newnan and surrendered to Sheriff Brewster and is now in jail. He claims that he killed Weaver in self defense but witnesses to the tragedy tell a different tale. They say that Glass slipped up and shot Weaver through a window of Weaver's cabin and that it was cold blooded murder. A brother of the dead man was killed on Mr. B.L. Redwine's plantation near Madras two years ago. --- One day during the Christmas holidays of 1907, Mr. C.A. Merck was in Atlanta and late in the afternoon went to the terminal station to take the train for Newnan. Just as he entered the coach, and before he had time to find a seat, a Southern railway switch engine bumped into the rear of the train. The jostle caused Mr. Merck to lose his balance and he fell backward across the arm of one of the car seats. He was seriously injured by the fall and although he has had the best treatment from physicians and specialists, he has been unable to walk since the accident. We understand that the railroads have made propositions to settle the case but the amounts offered in the settlement were considered inadequate by Mr. Merck and he has brought suit against the Atlanta and West Point railroad and the Southern Railway for $50,000. in damages, the railroads being sued jointly and separately. He is represented by Col. W.C. Wright of this city and Col. Reuben R. Arnold of Atlanta. ---- CARD OF THANKS For each kind thought, word or act given us or our loved one during the months of her suffering and at the time of her going away and since she left us, we want to thank our friends and neighbors. May they and we, as she did, think of God as the friend and companion whose love, in spite of all that seems to contradict it, is the deepest reality of the universe, every keeping before us the ideas of that future life in which energies that here have been cramped, spiritual possibilities that have been crushed by circumstances, will there come to perfect fruitage. Harry M. Lundie Julia E. Lundie ---- CARROLLTON News Mrs. F.M. Camp had as guests this week her sister Mrs. J.C. Reid and little daughter of Hogansville. --- Mr. Fred Wilson, of the Ophir Consolidated Gold Mines located in the northwest Georgia mountains, has been the guest of his mother Mrs. D. G. Wilson for the past two weeks. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, February 12, 1909 LOCAL News The marriage of Miss Addie Blanche Floyd and Mr. John Will Brakefield was solemnized Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Hattie C. Floyd. The ceremony was impressively performed by Rev. E.W. Jones. Mr. Brakefield is the son of one of our best merchants, Mr. W.L. Brakefield and is an honest, hard working young man who by strict attention to his farming business is making a success. The Senoia Enterprise-Gazette, the 11th inst. ---- MIDWAY News Mr. Fletcher Eady and family of Enon Grove were the guests of Mr. L.H. Kidd's family last Sunday. --- Mr. Hugh Stallings spent Friday night at Mr. L.H. Kidd's. He will leave for Florida in a few days where he will make his home in the future. --- GRANTVILLE News The new parsonage, a gift from Mrs. S.E. Leigh to the North Georgia Conference for superannuated preachers, is now completed and Mr. and Mrs. Mixon are expected to occupy it today. --- Mr. Nath Upshaw and daughter Miss Carobel of Lutherville spent Sunday with Mrs. Jas. Gilbert. --- Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Lester and mother Mrs. Rebecca Lester visited Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Nall at Lone Oak on Sunday. --- MT. CARMEL News Mrs. Sarah Currans is visiting her daughter Mrs. M.L. Story this week. --- MORELAND News Miss Nellie Kate Ward of Atlanta is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J.F. York. --- Mrs. Martha Benton is visiting her daughter Mrs. Ellen Russell. --- Last week, Mr.s Jane Webb took a dose of poison by mistake and Dr. Young work heroicly to save her life. She thought it was a cough mixture and not only took a dose herself but gave some of it to one of her little grandchildren. The child vomited soon afterward however and was relieved. It was a close call for both. --- McCOLLUM News Mrs. Mary Keith of Grantville who was married to Mr. J.W. Gaffney of Bessemer , Ala., last month, visited the family of Mr. W.J. Hembree Monday and Tuesday. ---- MADRAS News Mrs. Miller Meeks is at the bedside of her mother Mrs. Jenkins in Hogansville who is critically ill. --- NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS News Hon. W.D. Hamrick of Carrollton has returned home after spending a few weeks with his sister Mrs. Robt. H. Clower. --- Early Saturday moning an old negro named John Gann dropped dead near Wood's store, a short distance this side of the Willcoxon bridge. --- Dollie, the little nine year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Ector of Raymond, died Tuesday morning. The remains were taken to Atlanta for interment. --- Mr. D.A. Reese, elest son of the late J.P. Reese and brother of Miss Della Reese and Mr. W.H. Reese, died Tuesday afternoon in Atlanta where he had been residing for several years. He was 51 years of age and is survived by five children. The remains will be brought to Newnan this afternoon for interment. --- Mrs. E.S. Daniel of Palmetto died Friday afternoon at a private sanitorium in Atlanta after a lingering illness.Mrs. Daniel was a daughter of the late Henry Ware of Heard county and a half-sister of Mr. Sam Crain of this county. She was a most estimable woman, a devout Christian and held in high regard by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband and eleven children. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church in Palmetto and the interment was made in the cemetery at that place. Rev. F.J. Amis, Mrs. Daniel's former pastor, conducted the funeral. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, February 19, 1909 MORELAND News Rev. T.R. Kendall Jr. was called to Lutherville on Sunday to preach the funeral of Mr. Alva Bradley Upshaw, son of the late John T. Upshaw. The family have the sympathy of many friends here. --- Mr. Joe Chandler of Fayette, Ala., visited his daughter Mrs. L.W. Drake Saturday and remained until Monday. --- HANDY News Miss Effie Kidd is visiting her sister Mrs. Ben Wortham. --- DEPUTY SHERIFF AND SON SHOT IN CARROLLTON Carrollton, Ga., Feb. 16th While attempting to arrest a negro for a minor offense, Deputy Sheriff E.T. Jones of Carroll county and his son Charlie Jones were both shot and wounded yesterday, 6 miles south of Carrollton. Charlie Jones may be seriously wounded but his father was not thought to be seriously hurt. The negro was found at a house and opened fire through a window. He made his escape. --- OLD WARRIOR GOES TO HIS REST The many friends of Capt. Henry A. North throughout the county will be sincerely grieved to hear of his death which occurred Wednesday afternoon at the home of his son, Mr. W.H. North in the Third district. He was seized with a chill on Sunday morning and later developed a case of pneumonia. He was seriously ill from the first and grew steadily worse day by day, the medical treatment usual in such cases seeming to afford no relief. The end came peacefully at five o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Capt. North was one of Coweta's oldest and most prominent citizens, being 79 years of age at the time of his death. His native geniality and numerous admirable traits enabled him to make friends wherever he went, and his popularity was only limited by the list of his acquaintances. He was a veteran of the Civil War, serving throughout the memorable conflict as Captain of Co. B 1st Georgia Cavalry and his record for gallantry and devotion to duty was not eclipsed by that of any soldier who enlisted in the cause of the Confederacy. Capt. North leaves four children, Mr. W.H. North of the Third district, Mr. L.L. North of Ashland, Ala., Mrs. Ed Pitman of Sharpsburg, and Mrs. Smith of Farmdale. He was a brother of Dr. A.C. North of this city and Mrs. Mary Bridges of Sharpsburg. Mr. Mark North of Gordon, Ala., is also a brother. The remains were carried to Sharpsburg yesterday afternoon for interment. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. V.A. Hamm of this city and were largely attended. ---- RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT ON THE DEATH OF R.A. NORTH On Saturday morning, Dec. 5, 1908, our all-wise Father in Heaven sent his messenger, the white-winged Angel of Death into Bro. R.A. North's home and quietly bore his precious soul to rest. Whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove Bro. North from our midst by the hands of death, though we feel that our church has lost a dutiful and faithful member, yet we bow in humble submission to the will of Him "who doeth all things well." Bro. North joined Ebenezer Baptist church by experience on Aug. 8, 1847. He moved his letter to Mt. Lebanon church on Aug. 1, 1875 and was ordained a deacon by Rev. John G. Fry and Rev. F.M. Daniel on Nov. 19, 1866. Feeling his great responsibility as a member, he performed his duties faithfully and earnestly. Indeed, in the coming and going years of his noble and useful life his one great aim was to make those with whom he came in contact happy. Often during the months of physical affliction has the writer's mind been made to contemplate the power in so noble a life teaching the lesson of true submissiveness to the will of our Heavenly Father; and how often his words helped others in the discharge of the duties of life; and how many burdened lives have been cheered and helped by his. Bro. North was twice married, first to Martha McKoy on Dec. 2, 1845 and in after years to Kittie Watts, on Dec. 1, 1876. Therefore, we, as members of the church, extend to the bereaved family our deepest sympathy and commend them to God, who alone can comfort their broken hearts, teaching them to say: "I'll lay my grief on Jesus, My burden and my cares, He from them all released, He all my sorrows share." Therefore, be it resolved; 1. That we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who "doeth all things well." 2. That through his devotion to God he was a faithful member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist church and thereby won the trust and affections of all the members, and that we shall sadly miss him from amongst us. 3. That a copy of these resolutions be sent the Herald and Advertiser and Newnan News for publication and also a copy to the family. Mrs. T.A. Bridges Mrs. R.A. Ingram J.S. Benton, Committee ---- OBITUARY OF JOHN L. BEAN John L. Bean, son of Alexander Bean and Mahala Allen, was born June 4, 1843. He married LIzzie Braswell on Jan. 7, 1867. Four girls came to bless their home, and then the mother died. On Nov. 22, 1883, he married Malissie Hughen. Of this union three children survive their father. He was a member of the Lutherville M.E. Church, South. Unless hindered by sickness he was always in his place at preaching, whether Saturday or Sunday, busy time or resting time. In his home he loved to read the bible and to pray. He always took part in the communion service. Long before joinng the church he gave of his money to every form of church work, and so lived that most who knew him thought him a church member years before he actually was. He tried to persuade his neighbors to be religious. His home was a resting, restful place for all preachers of the gospel. He was quiet in speech, kind in manner, pleasant everywhere. On Nov. 11, 1908 near Lutherville, Ga., after many weeks of feeble health, he quietly breathed his last. The next afternoon his pastor preached his funeral in the Primitive Baptist church, as the Methodist church was being remodeled, to a great host of friends and relatives. All his chidlren, Mrs. Lillie Spradling of Alabama, Mrs. Daisy Wilson, Mrs. Rosa Nall, Mrs. Jennie Camp, Cleveland, Ethel and Lizzie all of Coweta county, were with him in his last hours. After the sermon, we looked again on his dear face, then gently laid him to rest by the church of his love. A husband faithful and gentle, a father kind and devoted, a neighbor helpful and considerate, a friend true and steadfast, a Christian humble and devout, after the toils, sufferings and sorrows of earth he sleeps in Christ. God grant that all who knew and loved him here may gather with him in the Heaven where we part no more forever. And may the God of all comfort and be very near his bereaved wife and children. ---- IN MEMORIAM OF JIM SPIER Our brother, Jim Spier, who died just before the recent holidays, was 23 years of age. He had been a member of the Baptist church at Moreland for six years. After arriving of age he worked away from home most of the time, but returned a few weeks before he died to be a light in the dear old home. His chief delight was to make music on the organ. How well we do remember the last time he played "Gathering Home" in the twilight one evening. He then went to sit up with his sick grandmother when the illness seized him, which finally terminated in his death. As an only son, an only brother, we all loved him to much! But help us to say "the Lord gave, the Lord taketh away." One by one we'll all be gathered home by and by. Sister Dora ---- GRANTVILLE News Feb. 17th Several Grantville people went up to Newnan on Sunday to attend the funeral of Mr. A.B. Upshaw whose death occurred at Lutherville on Saturday. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of many friends here. --- TURIN News Feb. 17th The death of Mr. DeWitt Reese which occurred last week in Atlanta, did not bring sorrow alone to the members of his immediate family and to his brothers and sisters, because the hearts of others were deeply touched also. This is especially true of the writer and his family, for in his youth DeWitt made his home with us for a time. Hence we sympathize with his loved ones; yet we do not grieve as those who have no hope, for we look forward to a happier meeting with him beyond this vale of tears. "A few more years shall roll, A few more seasons come, And we shall be with those that rest, Asleep within the tomb. A few more struggles here, A few more partings o'er, A few more tolls, a few more tears, and we shall weep no more." May God bless the fatherless and motherless children thus left to fight life's battles alone, is the prayer of one who loves them. ---- MADRAS News Miss Annie Brown is in Newnan this week at the bedside of her sister Mrs. J.J. Walker who has been ill for several days. --- Mrs. Rispah Herring is spending an indenfinite time with her sister Mrs. J.W. Stripling in Atlanta. --- Mr. and Mrs. Burnett Giles of Whitesburg spent several days last week with their mother Mrs. Wingo. --- NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS News Mr. J.J. Reese of Macon and Mr. Cliff Reese of Chattanooga were here Friday to attend the funeral of their brother Mr. D.A. Reese whose death occurred in Atlanta on the 10th inst. --- Mrs. G.L. Johnson was the guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Phillips the past two weeks while her husband Mr. Johnson was on a business trip. Upon his return they left immediately for their home in Birmingham, Ala. --- Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Lane announce the engagement of their sister Miss Martha Woodward to Mr. Russell Wilkinson of Newnan, the wedding to take place at the home of the bride ont he evening of the 25th inst., at half past 7 o'clock. --- "Uncle" Richard Atkinson, an ex-slave of the lamented J.P. Atkinson, has passed to his reward. Uncle Richard was with Mr. John Atkinson, brother of Mr. R.J. Atkinson when that gentleman was killed in the '60's, and bore the body of his young master off the battlefield. Uncle Richard was a minister of the gospel and was held in high esteem by his white neighbors. The Meriwether Vindicator --- Mr. Alva Bradley Upshaw, eldest son of the late John T. Upshaw of this city, died Saturday at his home in Lutherville after a lingering illness, at age 21. He was a bright, promising young man and his death is much lamented by everyone. The remains were brought to Newnan for interment Sunday afternoon, brief funeral services being conducted at the grave by Rev. T.R. Kendall Jr. of Moreland. --- Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. R.H. Hardaway, regent of Sarah Dickerson Chapter of the D.A.R., entertained the members of the chapter and a few lady friends at a reception. Mrs. Mattie H. Strickland assisted her mother in receiving and also presided at the luncheon. A meeting of the chapter was held afterwards, for the annual election of officers. All the old officers were re-elected as follows: Mrs. R.H. Hardaway, Regent Mrs. J.A. Hunter, Vice-Regent Miss Mattie Reid Robinson, Secretary Miss Kate Faver, Treasurer Mrs. Lutie M. Powers, Registrar Mrs. H.C. Fisher was chosen to represent the chapter at the meeting of the National D.A.R. to be held in Washington City in May, next. ---- CARROLLTON News Messrs. Pearl and Roy Coleman of Atlanta attended the funeral of Mrs. B.F. Cox, their grandmother, who was interred here on Wednesday. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, February 26, 1909 SUPERIOR COURT NEXT WEEK The regular spring term of Coweta Superior Court will convene next Monday and judging from the size of the dockets, the session will probably last the full two weeks. There are four murder cases to be tried in addition to along list of felonies of lesser degree. The murder cases are as follows: Clyde Bolton for the killing of Miller Jackson in April of last year. This case was heard at the September term but resulted in a mistrial. Isaiah Wilkinson for the killing of Sanford Tucker in Dec. 1907. Wilkinson escaped at the time of the killing and remained at large until October of last year when he was captured and handed over to the law. Willie Jackson for the killing of Dolphus Calhoun. This crime was committed near Moreland on Jan. 22, 1909. Rhett Arnold for the killing of Marshall Weaver. This murder was committed in January also, near McCollum. All the parties named are negroes. ---- CARD OF THANKS We take this method of conveying our heartfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors for their inumerable acts of kindness and for the sweet words of consolation to us during the last illness and upon the death of our grandson and brother Alva Bradley Upshaw. We wish also to thank them for the many sweet attentions and ministrations of love bestowed on our dear departed. Rest assured they can never be forgotten by us and we pray God's richest blessings on each and every one of you. Mr. and Mrs. I.O. Albright Dura Merle Upshaw Lanier Upshaw Leland Upshaw ---- GRANTVILLE News Mrs. C.B. Cotton was called to Atlanta on Saturday on account of the severe illness of her sister Mrs. Julia Ethridge who, we regret to learn, died Sunday night. --- DODSON News Miss Fannie Newton spent Saturday night and Sunday with her sister Mrs. Notie Ray at Sargent. --- Mrs. Marthalyn Hyde who has been seriously ill, is very low at this writing. --- Mrs. E.C. Reid has returned home after a visit to her daughter Mrs. Rich Moore. --- TURIN News Mr. Bob Mashburn, another of our aged citizens, passed to the beyond Tuesday night after a brief illness. The deceased was a member of the Methodist church and well advanced in years. After funeral services by Rev. L.L. Landrum the remains were laid to rest in Coke's Chapel cemetery beside those of a son who preceded him to the grave several years ago. Our sincere condolence is extended to the bereaved family. --- Owen Wynn, an aged colored man of this community, died yesterday. He bore a good character and was respected by both races. He was buried by a secret order to which he belonged. The deceased leaves behind him a good name which the Good Book tells us is "better than riches." --- MADRAS News Mrs. Tug Truitt of Hogansville was the guest last week of her sister Mrs. A.W. Wingo. --- Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Cook were the guests Saturday and Sunday of their uncle Mr. T.L. Cook near Goodes. --- Mrs. L.P. Redwine is in West Point on a two week visit to her son Mr. Ben Redwine. --- MORELAND News Mrs. L.M. Farmer of Newnan visited her mother Mrs. H.W. Camp one day last week. --- Mr. Ed Brock is quite ill with pneumonia. --- HAPPY VALLEY News The marriage of Miss Nora Sewell and Mr. William Pope Sewell was solemnized last evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Sewell. Rev. W.W. Roop officiated. The groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Sewell, entertained the bridal party at dinner nd they will spend tomorrow with Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Sewell. --- MT. CARMEL News Mr. Wren Story and family spent Sunday with their brother Mr. Matt Story. --- NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS News Miss Ruby Merck of Gainesville is the guest of her sister Mrs. Rawson Dent. --- Mrs. J.S. Phillips of Greenwood, S.C. is the guest of her sister Mrs. J.F. Singleton. --- Mr. and Mrs. Z.N. Spiers of Portland, Oregon who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Kohn, returned home last week. --- Mr. J.M. McBride of Columbine, Colorado arrived Friday on a visit to his brother Mr. W.C. McBride and will spend several days here. --- Mrs. F.J. Dial and daughter Miss Emmie of Cullman, Ala., are spending some time with the family of Mr. J.F. Dial at Welcome. --- Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kirkland and children have gone to Griffin to make their future home, the former having accepted a good position at that place. --- Miss Nellie Reese Word of Atlanta was married on Friday last to Mr. Jesse C. Cobb of that city. The bride is a daughter of the late A.R. Word and was born and reared in Newnan. The groom is a son of Judge Andrew J. Cobb of Athens. --- The Herald and Advertiser learns with regret of the death of Rev. W.A. Moore, a former resident of Newnan, which occurred at Neches, Texas on the 20th inst. The deceased was the brother-in-law of Messrs. J.T. Holmes and W.H. Holmes and is well remembered by our older citizens. --- Mr. Russell Wilkinson arrived last evening with his bride and they will be at home to their friends at Mrs. J.C. Gibson's on Greenville street. The wedding took place yesterday at Mountville, Mrs. Wilkinson being before her marriage Miss Martha Woodward, one of Troup county's most cultured and charming young women. She will be cordially received in Newnan. --- Miss Lena Caldwell and Mr. W.P. Britt, operators in the telephone exchange at this place, were secretly married on Jan. 26th, Judge J.T. Williams officiating. Miss Caldwell, daughter of Mr. J.J. Caldwell, near Alvaton, is a nice young lady and highly esteemed by all who know her. She is a niece of Mr. C.W. Connally of this city. Mr. Britt has been manager of our telephone exchange for several months and is well thought of by our people. The Senoia Enterprise-Gazette --- CARROLLTON News Mrs. W.M. Ivey of Iverness was the guest of Mrs. J.F. Creel on Wednesday. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/coweta/newspapers/newspape2550nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 36.6 Kb