Coweta County GaArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for APRIL 1909 April 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 12, 2006, 10:28 pm The Herald & Advertiser April 1909 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE HERALD & ADVERTISER", Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia for APRIL 1909 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, April 2, 1909 REVOLUTIONARY HEROES Movement to Have Remains of Old Soldiers Buried in Coweta County Disinterred and Brought to Newnan; Monument to be erected A few months ago the Herald and Advertiser received the following communication from Hon. Lavender R. Ray of Atlanta: " I note that there is a movement on foot to mark the graves of the Revolutionary war soldiers buried in Georgia. This purpose of the Daughters of the American Revolution is commendable and should have the support and encouragment of the people of each county. The debt of gratitude we owe our soldiers of this war cannot be estimated. To them this great republic owes its existence. Here are the names of some of the Revolutionary soldiers who lived in Coweta county in their old age: Allen Gay William Smith John Neely James Aken William Bunster Randall Robinson There are people now living who remember these men and who may be able to point out their last resting place. Every patriot's grave should be located and marked with a stone showing that he was a soldier in the Revolution." More than a year prior to the receipt of Col. Ray's communication, the same matter was brought to The Herald and Advertiser's attention by Judge W.B.W. Dent, who insisted then that some steps should be taken to preserve the remains of the old Revolutionary soldiers buried in Coweta county and to mark their places of sepulture with suitable tablets or monuments. In the course of the conversation he referred to the shamefully neglected condition of the last resting place of Wm. Smith, one of the old soldiers spoken of in Col. Ray's letter. Wm. Smith, better known as "Hellnation" Smith, died in the western part of the county in 1852 and his body was laid to rest in what was then a family burying ground located at Panther Creek district, not far from the river. There were other graves on the lot, some of them with neat picket enclosures such as are frequently seen in country churchyards; but in after years the small clump of woods in which the burying ground was situated was swept by fire and the enclosures burned, leaving only faint traces of the graves that hallowed the spot. Afterwards, the few trees remaining on the lot were cleared away and the land was put into cultivation. The land upon which the graves were located finally passed into the hands of Mr. Henry Dyer, and is still in his possession. So far as known, the only person now living who was present at the burial of "Hellnation" Smith is Mr. Reuben Carter and he is the only person would would likely be able to locate the grave. He resides now in Carroll county but was in Newnan some time ago and related to Judge Dent some of the incidents that occurred at Smith's burial. While this venerable citizen is yet in life and can assist in locating Smith's grave, Judge Dent urges that steps be taken to have the remains disinterred, brought to Newnan and reinterred in the Soldier's Cemetery. The expense would be trifling and to rescue the bones of the old patriot from oblivion and given fitting sepulture along with the threescore and more Confederate heroes who sleep in our Soldier's Cemetery is a duty that should not be longer deferred. In this connection, it will be interest to note that Sarah Dickerson Chapter, D.A.R. has been for some time considering plans for having the remains of the old Revolutionary soldiers buried at different points in the county disinterred and reinterring them on one lot in Oak Hill cemetery, the lot to be purchased and kept up by the Chapter. It is also proposed to erect a monument on the lot upon which shall be inscribed the names of the old heroes, their terms of service, ages and date of death. The War Department will furnish separate tablets for each grave, appropriately inscribed without cost to the Chapter. The only known Revolutionary soldier buried in Newnan is Randall Robinson, grandfather of Mr. John E. Robinson, Miss Emmie Robinson and Mrs. A.B. Cates. He was born in Granville county, N.C. on May 2, 1762. He moved to Edgefield county, S.C., afterwards to Putnum county, Ga., then to Butts county and came to Coweta county in 1827. In 1828 he aided in constituting the first Baptist church organized in Newnan and died here Feb. 2. 1842. While a resident of South Carolina he served in the Revolutionary War as a member of Col. Water's regiment. Through the courtesy of Congressman Adamson we have obtained from the pension office at Washington brief sketches of other Revolutionary soldiers whose names are given in this article as well as a record of their service: Allen Gay was born in Northampton county, N.C. in 1765 and while living in Franklin county, N.C. enlisted on June 3, 1781 and served nine months as private in Capt. Raiford's company, Col. Dickson's First Regiment, North Carolina Militia. He was in the battle of Eutaw Springs. He was allowed a pension on an application executed Sept. 3, 1832 while residing in Coweta county, Ga., where he died June 18, 1847. He married to Ann Benton in Henry county, Ga. on Oct. 10, 1824 and upon his death his widow was allowed a pension in 1853 while residing at Newnan, being at that time 76 years of age. Jas. Akens was born in 1762 or 1763 on the line between Maryland and Pennsylvania and while living in Mecklenburg county, N.C. he enlisted in Oct. 1778 and served six months as a private in Capt. Brownfield's company, Col. Lock's regiment. He afterward served six weeks under Capt. Hugh Parks, six weeks under Capt. Chas. Polk and three months in 1782 under Capt. Bornfield. He was granted a pension on Sept. 5, 1832 while residing in Coweta county, Ga. where he died April 12, 1843. He was married in Green county, Ga. on March 16, 1791 to Frances ___ and upon his death his widow was granted a pension on Aug. 6, 1844, she being then 80 years of age. John Neely was born in Ireland in 1756. He emigrated to America and while living in the Waxhaw settlement in S.C. enlisted in March 1776 and served sixteen months as a private in Capt. Eli Kershaw's company, Col. Wm. Thompson's Third South Carolina regiment and was in the battle of Sullivan's Island. Afterwards he entered the service in Georgia for ten months under Capt. Pettigrew, Col. Jack's regiment. He returned to South Carolina and was called out several times in skirmishing parties. He also served two years under Col. Frederick Kimbold and Gen. Sumter in the State troops and was severely wounded in an engagement with Tories near Camden, S.C. He was granted a pension Sept. 18, 1832 while residing in Coweta county, Ga. The records do not show his date of death nor the name of his wife. Wm. Smith was born in Nansemond county, Va., in 1751 and during the Revolutionary period resided in Cumberland and Moore counties, N.C. He entered the service in 1778 and served eighteen months under Capt. Hadley and Capt. Alston. He reenlisted in August 1780 and served six months under Capt. King and Capt. Love. He also served three months under Capt. Adkins, Col. Hadley's regiment and int he battle of Long Crossway, N.C. and was wounded in the hip. He also served six months under Capt. Folsom, Col. Philip Alston's regiment and in an engagement with the Tories at Col. Alston's home was wounded in the face. He was granted a pension Dec. 3, 1832 while residing in Coweta county, Ga., and died May 8, 1852. On March 26, 1835 he was married to Meridy Gamage she being his second wife. His widow was granted a pension March 14, 1853 being then 48 years of age. She died in Coweta county Jan. 6, 1894 being one of nine Revolutionary widows then surviving in the United States. The records of the Pension Office do not show that Wm. Bunster was ever on the pension roll or that he made application for pension. Consequently no record of his service as a soldier in the Revolutionary War is obtainable (from the Pension office). He is supposed to be buried in Campbell county not far from the Coweta line. ----- MIDWAY News Miss Eugenia Davis is staying with her grandmother Mrs. S.S. Kidd and we gladly welcome her as a member of our school. --- WELCOME News Miss Daisy Jackson of Handy spent last week with her sister Mrs. Henry Crain. --- MADRAS News Mr. Burrell Cates of Moreland spent Saturday night with his mother Mrs. Lula Cates. --- Mrs. Jeff Dennis of Newnan was at the bedside of her sister Mrs. Geo. Coggin last Sunday. --- AFTER FORTY-FOUR YEARS AWAY, VISITS NEWNAN AGAIN Rev. I.R.M. Beeson, a Baptist minister of St. Louis, Mo., is in Newnan this week in the interest of the Christian Home Orphanage, located at Council Bluffs, Iowa. This institution is non-sectarian, has no endowment or fixed income of any character and relies for support upon the voluntary offerings of charitable people in all parts of the country. Since its establishment twenty- five years ago it has cared for nearly five thousand homeless children. Included among these are many afflicted children who, because of their infirmities, are not desired for adoption and consequently have become a permanent charge on the bounty of the orphanage. Rev. Mr. Beeson is a Confederate veteran, entering the service in Missouri while yet in his teens and was twice a prisoner before the war ended. He was exchanged early in 1865 and while making his way to Texas on horseback to rejoin his command passed through Newnan. While awaiting orders he spent two weeks here and met many of our people then living. During his stay he took part in an amateur theatrical, given for the benefit of soldier's orphans. The play was "Lady of Lyons" and he assumed the character of "Claude Melnotte." He is anxious to know if the young lady who took the part of "Pauline" in the play is yet living. He does not recall her maiden name but if living he would like to meet or communicate with her. Mr. Beeson is now 67 years of age but seems well preserved and is deeply interested in the work in which he is now engaged. He hopes to meet many of the Newnan people during his stay. ---- DEATH OF CAPT. ROSWELL ELLIS Greenville, Ga., March 30th Capt. Roswell Ellis, 86 years of age, a veteran of both the Mexican and Civil Wars, died at the home of his nephew R.J. Atkinson tonight. Capt. Ellis served in the Mexican War as a member of the Columbus, Ga., Guards. During the Civil War, he was Captain of a company. He and Major J.W. Warren were editors of the Columbus Times. Capt. Ellis was an uncle of the late Gov. W.Y. Atkinson, the late Judge Thomas A. Atkinson and T.E. Atkinson of Newnan and R.J. Atkinson of this place. He was married twice, his last wife being being Miss Lizzie Rutherford of Columbus, Ga., the originator of the Confederate Memorial services. Funeral services and burial will take place at LaGrange on Wednesday afternoon. ---- HARALSON News Mr. M.H. Cook and family have moved to Haralson. Mr. Cook will open a meat market and grocery store which gives Haralson five stores. --- Mr. Geo. Grovenstein, an estimable young man of this place, died on Friday last after an illness of five days with pneumonia. He was a brother of Mr. W.A. Grovenstein, one of our leading merchants. His father who resides near Savannah was with him during his illness. The remains were carried to the old home Friday for interment. The remains were accompanied by the young man's father and his brother Mr. W.A. Grovenstein and Mr. Lon Bishop. --- DODSON News Mr. J.H. Hyde who accompanied his sister Mrs. N. Matilda Cox to her home in South Carolina has returned home. --- LOCAL News Mr. J.R. Herring has been appointed Postmaster at Raymond. --- Mrs. Minnie Britt has returned from an extended visit to her daughter Mrs. Frank Menendez at Brunswick. --- Mrs. J.H. Strickland will give a reception this afternoon for Miss Belle Vernon King who is her guest for a week. --- Messrs. J.P. McKoy and W.G McKoy of Cullman, Ala., came over last week to visit Coweta county relatives. --- Mr. Milner Hooten left Monday for Atlanta where he has secured a position in the machine shops of the Southern Railway. Mrs. Hooten will join him in May and they will make their home in that city. --- Mr. G.E. Croft and family and Miss Ina Kirby have gone to Atlanta where they will make their home in the future. Mr. Croft is now on the road for the B.B.B. Company out of that city and Atlanta is more convenient to his territory. --- Jos. T. Kirby received a letter from Mr. Wade Dent on Monday bringing the news of the death of the latter's father-in-law Col. J.W. Bradley which occurred at San Antonio, Texas on Thursday the 25th ult. Col. Bradley formerly resided in Newnan where he was engaged in the mercantile business but in 1882 removed with his family to San Antonio. He was 76 years of age and is survived by his wife and several children. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, April 9, 1909 SENOIA News "Aunt" Polly Morgan, surrounded by a number of her children and a few friends celebrated her 81st birthday on Tuesday. She still enjoys good health and is keeping house in the old homestead which was built for her in 1846. --- UNCLE JIM HYDE VISITS SOUTH CAROLINA "Am just back from a very pleasant trip to Greenville, S.C. where I have a great many relatives. The Lindermans and Hydes and their descendants make a host in themselves. My father came from South Carolina about the year 1844 and shortly afterwards married Marthalyn Benton. From this union there were eight sons, one daughter, forty-six grandchildren and forty-five great grandchildren. My father bought 200 acres of land at $2.50 per acre, the same place where my mother died on March 1st. Later he bought 63 acres more. When the Civil War came on, my father entered the service, was taken prisoner and died at Camp Douglas, Ill. But, to return to my trip. Land is South Carolina sells at $40. to $60. per acre. It is a fine farming section with about as much timber as we have in Georgia. Next to farming, the principal industry is the monoxide business. The companies engage in this business and have bought or leased all the lowlands and are working them. They pay 4 cents a pound for the monoxide sand. I believe South Carolina is a better state than Georgia. J.H. Hyde ---- IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH W. DUKES It is with hesitancy that I offer a word of comment on the life and character of my deceased uncle J.W. Dukes, because of my inability to do him justice in words; yet no young man can touch such a spirit without receiving sufficient inspiration to stimulate desire to express openly what he feels inwardly. Laboring under this impression, I want to express in brief how I know J.W. Dukes impressed young men and how I observed him to impress older ones. While it is true that any eulogy on a truly great charater is all but mockery, my motive is pure and my desire is born of love. Since the time of my earliest recollection, Joe Dukes as he was commonly known, maintained his place as a trusted citizen of Coweta county and a consistent member of Macedonia church, both of which places he filled with a high degree of credit. He attended to his own business religiously and to that of his neighbor whenever and wherever duty called. He lived by the hypothesis that what is mine is mine, and what is yours is yours, and he worked as faithfully for the execution of the one as for the other. He believed in and exemplified the principle of rendering "unto Ceasar the things that are Ceasar's and unto God the things that are God's." Who can blame a man for looking after his own interest, so long as he does so in honestly and honorably and gives the other fellow a square deal? The world would be better by far with more of this kind. J.W. Dukes was married to Elizabeth Sanders while both were young and entered the arena of life more than a quarter of century ago with a poor man's start for him and his devoted wife. He was a strong member of his father's splendid family and was received into the family of his wife as a son and a brother. He came as near making each day count for something permanent as any man I ever knew. He was a husband and father in the true sense of those terms. He reared two noble sons and an excellent daughter who are living monuments to his memory. He did not attain to surplus wealth, but he had reached a high degree of comfort in the home and in the splendid part he did for his children, with the faithful help of his wife and mother we love so much. When the way looked dark and rugged his counsel was safe. He was the friend and confident of young men and a man of unquestioned integrity among men of his age. It is a source of great strength for young men to get close to a character with such keen, conscientious scruples and undaunted courage for right. Every young man of this as well as all generations need a touchstone about which he can anchor his little ship safely, until he is strong enough to launch out on the rough waves of the sea of life. Blessed be the memory of that citizen whose very presence in the community is a fortification to the young life about him, however unassuming that life may be, as was that of my beloved Uncle to me and to may others of my generation. As a part of the backbone and sinew of a great republic, J.W. Dukes had watched a half century pass into history and he was in the thick of the fight for the progress and development of his country. Hew as quick to read the handwriting on the wall, and faithful and eager to warn his countrymen of danger, in temporal as well as spiritual affairs. The home, community, church and state can ill afford to lose such a man, yes, impossible to lose him, because what he was stamped on human hearts will bear fruit for generations to come. J.W. Dukes was small in stature, fair of mind, great of soul. He has done his part towards accomplishing that whereunto he was sent. It now rests with the beneficiaries of his splendid life to emulate the example he has set before us as possibilities and as our duty. The same All-Wise Providence who gave this life, took it away. While it seems hard at this time for us to say, "Thy Will be done", yet what more or less could a Christian say? May the love and wisdom of Heaven bless the principles of his life to our eternal good. E.O. Sanders, Pratt City, Ala. ---- RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF MRS. MARTHA GRIMES, By Elim Baptist Church Mrs. Martha Grimes, widow of Calvin Grimes, deceased, was born June 1, 1829, and died Jan. 19, 1909. Five children survive her, namely: Mrs. J.T. Cash, Mrs. John Haisten, Mrs. E. Barfield, Calvin Grimes and Mort Grimes. In many respects, Sister Grimes was an ideal woman; modest, gentle and pure. She delighted in goodness and exercised charity toward all. The manner of her going away was doubtless an answer to her prayer. After singing several favorite songs and assuring those around her of being in the presence of God, her soul took its flight from earth to heaven. Though her shoulders were stooped with the burden of a long life, to those who knew her she was beautiful. What a gentle hand in sickness, what a voice to sooth pain! And was there anyone who could so fill up a room with peace, purity and light as she? What a sad day it was when the children and grandchildren came home and she could not greet them, for her voice was forever stilled. Come back, mother, take your old place in the home; open and read to us from the bible; kneel and pray; and look upon us, as of old. But, no, it would not be fair to call you back. You had troubles, aches and bereavements enough while here. Tarry by the throne until we join you. Keep a place right beside you for us, your sons and daughters, in the eternal homestead of God. As a church, be it resolved; 1. That we thank God for the life of this dear sister and submit to His will in placing this, one of His brightest jewels, in his Home above, and thank Him for the assurance that she is reaping the reward of the faithful. 2. That we extend to the family our sympathy. 3. That a copy of these resolutions be placed upon the minutes of our church. Adopted, March 6, 1909. C.B. Grimes J.A. Bilbo Mrs. J.C. Jackson Mrs. L.M. Wiggins, Committee ---- OBITUARY OF HAYWOOD CAMP "Leaves have their time to fall, And flowers to wither at the north wind's breath, But thou hast all seasons for thine own, O, Death!" The death of Haywood Camp occurred in his early manhood, surely the saddest time of life to let go the tender ties which bind the home and family in the precious links of love. Born March 16, 1875 at Moreland, Ga., he passed his whole life there with the exception of a few years spent in Atlanta and Chattanooga. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Camp of Atlanta and was married to Miss LIzzie Hall Couch, daughter of Dr. J.M. Couch of Moreland on Jan. 16, 1901. He is mourned by his parents, wife, two children, several sisters and a host of sorrowing friends and relatives. Husband and father, mother and sisters, still clinging to him; upon such a scene of happiness, Death rushed ruthlessly and tore him away from fond hands that could have held him back even from heaven itself. Death asked no leave. From beloved and loving ones he passed onward and upward, nearer to God, to await the coming of his dear ones. He has become immortal. Shall we wish to recall him to the strife and toil and care of this life? Wife and children, mother and sisters, you may go to him. In this assurance let the calm of heavenly hope sustain your hearts and soothe your grief. A member of the church, a good and upright citizen, his going away leaves a vacant place in his church and community that few can fill. Peace to his ashes. A friend. --- GRANTVILLE News April 7th The many friends of Mr. Cleveland Bean were deeply pained to learn of his death which occurred Sunday morning at St. Charles. --- Mrs. I.C. Lester spent a few days last week with her sister Mrs. Alvan McDonald near Newnan. --- Miss Elizabeth Kimbrew of Gainesville is visiting her aunt, Mrs. F.T. Meacham. --- MORELAND News April 7th For the fifth time since December, we are called upon to chronicle the death of an only son, Cleveland Bean, the son of Mrs. John L. Bean. His father had preceded him to the grave only a few short months ago, thus leaving Mrs. Bean a widow indeed, no son and no husband. Several sisters are left to mourn his departure. He died Sunday at St. Charles and was buried on Monday at Lutherville. May God sustain the bereaved family in their hour of gloom and sadness. The deceased was a member of the Methodist church at Lutherville. --- Although Mr. Sam Herring is attended by both Dr. Youngs and Dr. Couch of this place, and Dr. Purse of Raymond, he continues to grow worse. His nephews Will Herring and Chas. Cole of Newnan and Clifford Herring of Madras visited him on Sunday. --- In reading our article about the Revolutionary War heroes in last week's Herald and Advertiser, Mrs. P.M. Waltom who is a granddaughter of John Neely, says his wife's name was Letitia Black. Mrs. Waltom is her namesake, and says that Letitia is an Irish name. Both her father and grandfather were named John Neely and she has a brother and two nephews with the same name. ---- LONE OAK News Mrs. J.S. Herring was called to Greenville last Tuesday by the critical condition of her only remaining brother, Capt. Roswell Ellis, whose death took place that night. Mrs. Herring returned Thursday evening from LaGrange where the interment of Capt. Ellis took place. --- WELCOME News Mrs. J.B. Strong is at the bedside of her son-in-law Mr. Hope Jackson at Corinth who is quite sick. --- Messrs. Warner Hutchens and Ray McKoy with their violin and guitar, entertained a few friends Saturday night at the home of Mr. T.A. Hutchens. --- Mrs. Taylor Jackson of Handy visited her daughter Mrs. Henry Crain on Tuesday. --- LOCAL News Mrs. T.E. Patterson of Griffin is visiting her sister Mrs. R.J. Barnett. --- Mr. John Cleveland Bean of St. Charles community, only son of Mrs. J.L. Bean, passed away Sunday morning after an illness of several months. He was a splendid young man; the future seemed already to have turned the key to a bright and promising career and the loss is deeply felt in the community. The remains were carried to Lutherville on Tuesday morning for interment, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. T.R. Kendall Jr. of Moreland. --- Mrs. Adeline Hammond, relict of the late Judge Dennis F. Hammond, died Wednesday at the home of her son-in-law, Col. A. D. Adair in Atlanta, aged 85. The deceased resided in Newnan many years ago but in 1862 removed with her husband and children to Atlanta and was making her home in that city at the time of her death. She was a brilliant woman and is yet remembered with warm regard and admiration by many of our older residents. Her husband died in 1891. The remains were brought to Newnan yesterday afternoon and laid to rest in the family lot in Oak Hill cemetery. The funeral was largely attended. ---- Mr. Henry Dyer, on whose farm in Panther Creek district the remains of "Hellnation" Smith, the Revolutionary soldier lies buried, was in the city on Wednesday. In a conversation with Judge W.B.W. Dent regarding the obscure and neglected resting place of the old soldier, Mr. Dyer stated that the burying ground referred to in The Herald and Advertiser last week had been obliterated before he came into possession of the farm and the land put into cultivation. He said, however, that he would be glad to assist in locating the grave and removing the remains to Newnan or to some other point where they might be given decent sepulture. Judge Dent will go out to the Dyer farm tomorrow or early next week and render what aid he can to the same end. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, April 16, 1909 MORELAND News April 14th After weeks of suffering, Mr. Samuel Herring died on Saturday. He leaves a wife, one son and two daughters, also a grandson and granddaughter whom he raised as his own, the mother Mrs. Chandler having died while they were in infancy. --- Mrs. Mattie Summers has been visiting her sister Mrs. Sallie Puckett this week. --- Mrs. Ragan of Newberry, S.C. is visiting her daughter Mrs. E.C. Cureton. They attended Easter services at Haralson on Sunday. --- The friends of Mrs. Robert Harrison, nee Miss Pearl Duke, learn with sorrow of her critical illness in Atlanta. --- SENOIA News Mr. S.E. Freeman, who for several years has been living in Oklahoma, came to Senoia on Sunday and will reside with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Freeman. His wife died about two weeks ago, leaving him with two small sons, Clyde and Raymond, who will live here also. ---- LOCAL News Saturday morning, Judge W.B.W. Dent drove out to the Dyer farm in Panther Creek district and with the assistance of Mr. W.H. Dyer, soon located the grave of Wm. Smith, the old Revolutionary soldier, who more than fifty years ago was buried on the farm. The grave was opened and found to contain only a few bones and ashes, but the outlines of the crumbling skeleton indicated plainly the once powerful frame of the old Revolutionary figure and there was other evidence that the right grave had been found. Judge Dent gathered the remains in a box and brought them to Newnan where they were placed in the keeping of City Sexton Palmer. They have since been reinterred on a lot in the soldier's cemetery and when Mrs. R.H. Hardaway, regent of Sarah Dickinson Chapter, D.A.R. returns home, application will be made to the War Department at Washington for a marble headstone, which will be erected to mark the last resting place of the old soldier. Entire credit is due Judge Dent for first calling attention to the neglected condition of the veteran patriot's grave and then taking steps to rescue his remains from oblivion. ---- SUDDEN DEATH OF A PIONEER CITIZEN On Wednesday, Mr. John M. Brown of Cedar Creek district, went into Burch's restaurant on East Broad street and ordered dinner. He was promptly served and seemed to enjoy the meal, eating heartily and with apparent relish. When he finished he called for a glass of water and when it was brought to him he took one or two sips from the tumbler. Almost at the same time he sank back into his chair and his expression and attitude indicated that he had swooned. Observing his condition, a gentleman seated at the same table sprang to his side and with the assistance of others who came in response to his call, the stricken man was laid on the floor. Dr. Duke Lee was hurriedly summoned who administered such restoratives as as usual in emergencies of this character but to no effect. The form soon became rigid and after a few gasps the man was dead. The body was removed to Reese's undertaking establishment and later in the day was taken to Mr. Reese's residence where it remained until yesterday morning. At 9 o'clock the body was carried to Elim church in the Fourth district and after funeral services by Rev. F.J. Amis and Rev. Claude Grimes, the remains were laid to rest in the quiet churchyard there. The deceased as one of Coweta's oldest and best known citizens and a veteran of the Civil War, being 70 years of age at the time of his death. He had been twice married but survived both wives, his last wife having died three or four years ago. He leaves twelve children, besides numerous other relatives, Mr. T.A. Brown of this city being a brother. ---- IN MEMORY OF SAMUEL HERRING Samuel Herring who was paralyzed four weeks ago, died Saturday the 10th inst. at his home in Moreland. The funeral was held at the Baptist church and the interment was in Southview cemetery, Rev. T.R. Kendall Jr. officiating. A large crowd was present to witness the last sad rites. The deceased was 78 years of age and a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in Co. K. 1st Ga. Cavalry in 1862. He was a gallant soldier, always at his post and ready for duty. He was severely wounded on the 22nd of July 1864 in Atlanta. He was a good citizen and Christian as well as soldier, having joined the army of the Lord in early life and, as was his custom in the Civil War, he never turned his back upon the enemy of the Lord. When the time for his departure came he could exclaim like Paul in II. Timothy 4:7-8 and then hear the welcome paudits as recorded in Matthew 25:21. Then methinks I hear him in tones of joy, saying, "You may now with letters glaring, Inscribe upon my tomb, Here lies the dust of Samuel Herring, My spirit rests at home." Comrade P.A. Carmical, Moreland, Ga., April 13th. ---- GRANTVILLE News Mrs. H.A. Camp who is visiting her daughter Mrs. T.C. Dawson at Flat Top, Ala., was called home to the bedside of her husband who is quite sick. --- TURIN News Richard Page, colored, died on Wednesday of last week and was buried by the colored Odd Fellow's Lodge of this place. --- It is reported that John Feltman who murdered Tobe Hardy at Senoia several years ago, and was sentenced to the penitentiary for life, has been paroled by the Prison Commission with the approval of Gov. Smith. It is understood that Luke Hall who is likewise serving a life sentence for murder, will soon be out on parole also. ---- MADRAS News Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Herring attended the funeral services on Sunday of their uncle Mr. Sam Herring at Moreland. --- WELCOME News Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Wortham of Centralhatchee, came over Monday to see their daughter Mrs. Ned Cavender who was taken suddenly ill Sunday at the home of Mr. W.W. Cavender. --- LOCAL News Mr. Carey J. Hunter of Raleigh, N.C. is spending a few days with his sister Mrs. J.S. Hardaway. --- Saturday evening at the parsonage, Mr. J.B. Hammett was united in marriage to Miss Mattie Stallings, both of Corinth. Rev. T.M. Tumlin performed the ceremony. The Hogansville News --- The Atlanta papers note the death of Mrs. E.E. Wilson Houser, which occurred Tuesday at a private sanitorium in that city. The deceased was a daughter of the late Stephen D. Smith and resided for many years in Newnan. Miss Edna Hall of this city is a niece. --- NEW MEAT MARKET - - - I have bought Copeland & Sons Meat Market at 26 Perry Street and will continue the business at the same stand, where I will keep at all times a choice assortment of the best meats that the market affords. Give me a trial order. J.B. Ashley --- Mr. W.J. Driskill whose health has been very unsatisfactory for several weeks past, grew suddenly worse a few days ago and Sunday morning was carried to a sanitarium in Atlanta for treatment. His family and friends are very concerned about his condition. He was resting comfortably yesterday and his condition is regarded as favorable at this writing. --- Maj. Geo. L. Peavy who formerly resided in Newnan, died last week at the home of his daughter in Greenville. He was a veteran of the Civil War with a record for brilliancy and bravery that was not excelled by that of any member of the Georgia troops who saw service in that memorable conflict. In his younger days he was one of the leading lawyers of the Coweta circuit and was also prominent in politics, having represented this district in the State Senate some years ago. --- CARD OF THANKS Through this medium and the dear editor's kindness we extend thanks to all who is any way remembered us during the weeks of suffering of our dear father and grandfather, who had also been a father to two orphaned grandchildren. May God's face shine upon every one even those who may have thought of us at all. We especially thank Eugene Combs. Mrs. Fannie Herring Edgar Herring Mrs. Estelle Bean Mr. an Mrs. G.T. Drake Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Drake Roy Chandler ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, April 23, 1909 LOCAL News The remains of Mrs. Jas. A. Rudisill of Memphis, Tenn., were brought to Newnan on Tuesday last and carried out to the Fry burying ground in the Third district, for interment. She was drowned in the river at Memphis on Saturday by the upsetting of a boat in which she and a male companion had gone out fishing. The man saved himself by swimming, but from all acounts, made no effort to save the unfortunate woman. Mrs. Rudisill was about 25 years of age and was reared in the Third district of this county. She leaves a husband but no children. She was a sister of Mrs. W.L. Redding of Moreland. --- IN MEMORIAM OF MARTHALYN HYDE In memory of Sister Marthalyn Hyde, born Feb. 1, 1826, ending a long and useful life of 83 years on March 1, 1909. She was the daughter of a good woman, the widow of a brave soldier who gave his life in the cause of the Southern Confederacy. Left thus alone with eight children to care for, her struggle against time and tide was heroic but successful, the result being that children and grandchildren, like the mother, are Christians and are beloved and respected by all who appreciate true worth. She was one of the first and also one of the last living charter members of Liberty church. Therefore, be it resolved; 1. That as God who has "given His beloved sleep" and as she was faithful unto death, we of Liberty church have lost a true "mother in Israel", one who was both an inspiration and an example to us. 2. That we feel her loss deeply and extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones. 3. That her influence shall live on and that her noble deeds of love and service shall be reproduced in our lives. 4. That as "the tree is known by its fruit" we feel sure she has a home in Heaven where we hope to meet her some day. F.B. Powell Rubie Jones Amelia Crawford E.T. Carter Lena Hayes, Committee ---- OBITUARY OF MRS. SUSIE MORRIS AYERS As the sun was sinking below the western horizon on March 21st, the Death Angel hovered over the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Morris and claimed the gentle spirit of Mrs. Susie Morris Ayers as his victim and wafted it to the land to rest, to join the loved ones gone before. Susie Morris was born April 19, 1876; was married to Eugene Ayers of South Carolina on July 7, 1892. This union was blessed with five children, her husband and one child having preceded her to the Great Beyond. She found Jesus precious to her soul when young and united with the Moreland Baptist church, remaining a member to her death. Although she suffered intensely for eight weeks she bore her affliction without complaining, showing the Christian spirit that becometh one who puts trust in the Savior. She leaves a father, mother, two sisters, three brothers and four little orphan boys, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. To the grief stricken parents we would say, "dry your tears and realize that you have another tie on that beautiful shore". What shall we say to those little orphan children? Remember your mother's counsels, heed her warnings, emulate the examples she set before you to honor her and to your good. Remember that Mama is not dead but only gone before to that beautiful land where she is waiting and watching the coming of her loved ones to that haven of rest. "Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, From which none ever wake to weep; A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes." A cousin, St. Charles, Ga., April 12th ---- HARALSON News Miss Nellie Cole is visiting her sister Mrs. Ben Norton at Boston, Ga. We understand that she will teach a music class while there. --- Mr. H.H. Baughn and wife came in Saturday from Blue Ridge, Ga., where the former has been engaged for several months installing electric light and waterworks systems. They came for a short visit to Mr. Baughn's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Baughn, before going to Greensboro, N.C. where he has a contract similar to the one just completed at Blue Ridge. They left for Greensboro on Wednesday. --- Mr. Jim Wood of Griffin is here on a visit to his sister Mrs. A.J. Baughn and other relatives. He resided at Haralson about twenty years ago. --- Mr. J.N. Nixon spent Sunday here with his daughter Mrs. J.H. Cook. --- MADRAS News Mr. Bob Wingo and wife of Palmetto spent Sunday with the latter's mother Mrs. Milus Coggin. --- Mrs. J.R. Atchison was called this week to the bedside of her brother Mr. Lee Alsabrook at Newnan. --- SENOIA News Mrs. W.J. Stewart and Mr. E.T. Turnipseed were called to Riverview, Ala., last Friday by the serious illness of their brother Mr. R.C. Turnipseed. --- CARD OF THANKS We take this method of returning thanks to the good people of Lutherville for their kindness to us during the illness of our dear husband and father and for the many words of sympathy given us in our bereavement. We trust the future will bring a time when we may, in some way, show our thoughtfulness to them. Mrs. T.N. Wortham J.T. Wortham Mrs. E.E. McWilliams Mrs. J.A. Martin Mrs. T.C. Wilson Mrs. F.M. Martin Mrs. V.E. Braswell Lutherville, Ga., April 20th --- LOCAL News Maj. N.N. Lowrey, a pioneer citizen of Carrollton, died in that city on Tuesday, aged 80. --- Judge Thos. Swint died this morning at 10 o'clock at his home in this city. He was 83 years of age. A more extended notice will appear in our next issue. The funeral will occur tomorrow, Saturday morning, at 10 o'clock from the residence, the interment to be made with Masonic honors. --- The many friends of Mr. Lee Alsabrook will regret to hear of his serious illness. He is suffering from an affliction of dropsy. --- Mrs. S.C. Bowen who has been critically ill for several days is still in a precarious condition. She is suffering from a combination of ailments, the most serious feature of her illness being pneumonia. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, April 30, 1909 LOCAL News Mr. J.S. Carmical received a telegram Saturday from Plant City, Fla., stating that his brother John W. Carmical was killed at that place Saturday morning. The family have been unable to obtain particulars of the tragic affair, although requests for additional information were sent both by wire and mail. When a further request was made that the remains be forwarded by express to Newnan the reply came that they had been interred at Plant City. The deceased was the eldest son of Mr. W.W. Carmical of this county and went to Florida about eigteen months ago where he was engaged in railroad work. ---- Mrs. S.C. Bowen passed away Wednesday afternoon at her home in north Newnan, surrounded by all the loved ones of her family. She had been ill about six weeks and her death was not unexpected. She was a good woman, loved and admired by all who knew her and her loss in the community is sincerely mourned by everyone. Mrs. Bowen was 56 years of age and is survived by her husband and four children, the latter being Miss Mattie Bowen, Mr. Marvin Bowen and Mr. Albert Bowen of this city and Mr. Paul Bowen of Atlanta. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, services being conducted by Dr. R.J. Bigham. The interment was at Oak Hill. --- DEATH OF MR. JOS. BAUGHMAN After many weeks of illness Mr. Jos. Baughman breathed his last Tuesday night about 11 o'clock. The annoucement of his death, while not unexpected, caused genuine sorrow in the community, where he had been a familiar figure for nearly half a century, and where he was held in highest esteem by everyone. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted as a member of Co. A., 7th Georgia Rgt. and remained with his command until the close of hostilities. After the war, he located in Newnan and in January 1865 secured a position with the R.D. Cole Mfg. Co. as engineer. He held this office uninterrupted up to the time of his last illness, being the oldest white employee in the company's service. He was regarded with genuine affection by every member of the company from the oldest to the youngest and his death could not have been more sincerely mourned had the ties which held them together for so many years been even closer than those that exist between employer and employee. As a mark of respect to the splendid old citizen and faithful coworker in this great industry for forty-three years, the company closed down its shops Wednesday and at the funeral yesterday morning the entire shop force attended in a body. The short funeral service at the grave conducted by Dr. J.S. Hardaway, was in perfect keeping with the plain, simple life of the dear old man and such as he himself would have ordered. The funeral was largely attended. The deceased was 70 years of age and is survived by his wife. The only other near relative is a brother, Mr. N.B. Baughman of Carroll County. ---- DEATH OF JUDGE THOS. SWINT The funeral of Judge Thos. Swint, whose death occurred on Friday last, took place Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence on Greenville street. After a brief discourse by Dr. R.J. Bigham and a few words of consolation from Rev. W.J. Cottter, the remains were borne to Oak Hill cemetery where they were consigned to the grave with Masonic honors. Dr. Jas. W. Taylor, Past Grand Master of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Georgia, officiated. The obsequies were attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. Judge Swint was a remarkable character in many respects and one of Newnan's worthiest and most popular citizens. He was born in Hancock county, Ga.. on Aug. 1, 1825 and when quite young his parents moved to Meriwether county where he grew to manhood. In 1856 he came to Newnan, and at the outbreak of the Civil War, he enlisted as a member of the first infantry company that was mustered into service in Georgia, Co. A., 1st Ga Rgt., the old Newnan Guards. He was elected Lieutenant of his company and continued in the service until the war closed. Returning to Newnan in 1865, he was elected Judge of the Inferior Court and the following year his popularity was further evidenced by his election as Mayor of the city. In 1883 he was elected Justice of the Peace and held this position continuously up to January of the present year when he declined a re-election. Judge Swint was a man of strong convictions and as immovable as Gibralter when once he had taken a position on a question. He took a keen interest in public affairs and neither friendship nor favor, nor influence of any character could swerve him from a course that he may have mapped out as the right one. Although loyal to his friends in the everyday affairs of life, in politics he put principles before men every time. He was a good citizen, honored and respected by all who knew him and will be greatly missed in the community. He is survived by his aged wife and five children, the latter being Mr. C.R. Swint of Macon, Mrs. S.T. Lumpkin of Tuskegee, Ala., Mr. B.H. Swint of Americus and Miss Josephine Swint and Mr. J.T. Swint of Newnan. ---- DEATH OF MR. FRANK ADAMS West Point Herald, 28th inst. After a lingering illness of more than two years, Mr. Frank L. Adams' spirit passed into the Great Beyond on Monday evening about 7 o'clock. For months it has been known that his end was rapidly approaching and knowing that he was fully prepared, just waiting for the summons to come up higher, his death was not a shock to his loved ones. Mr. Adams first wife was Miss Carrie Ray who was the mother of all of his children and who preceded him to the grave only a few years ago. Mr. Adams was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church and lived his religion every day, his daily life being a testimony that he had been with God. He was 65 years of age. Mr. Adams leaves one brother, David L. Adams of West Point; four sisters, Mrs. P.F. Cuttino, Mrs. M.C. Stevens and Mrs. Samuel Alexander of Newnan, Mrs. S.J. Bradley of Minneapolis, Minn., and eight children, Willie, Norman, Frank, Charles, Eugenia, Ella, David and Cornelius. He also leaves a wife, Mrs. Willie Howell Adams. These have the sympathy of a host of friends. The funeral service was held at the Presbyterian on Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, conducted by his pastor, Rev. R.B. Morrow and the remains were interred in Pinewood cemetery. ---- GRANTVILLE News Mrs. Lutie Bell has returned to her home at Carrollton after spending a few days very pleasantly with her brother Mr. C.D. O'Kelly. --- The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Messrs. Tom and Byron Fuller in the death of their mother which occurred at Lutherville on Friday afternoon. --- PALMETTO News April 27th Mrs. Emmie Terry of Atlanta, Mrs. Sam Gentry of Palmetto and Mr. T.Z. Dean of Jonesboro were summoned Saturday to the bedside of their sister Mrs. Lena Dean Turner who is seriously ill with peritonitis. --- Mrs. Fannie Manley, wife of Mr. A.J. Manley, died at her home near Sardis on Tuesday morning. The remains were interred at Sardis cemtery Wednesday at 10 a.m. We extend the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy. --- TURIN News April 28th One day last week, Jake Hines and his son, colored, has a spat over some matter which resulted in their using guns upon each other. Being poor marksmen, however, but little damage was done on either side although both were wounded. --- Last Friday, Memorial Day was observed here. The exercises were held at the Methodist church. Hon. W.J. Millican of Carrolton delivered an eloquent address commemorating the heroic services of our Confederate dead. After dinner, a procession was formed and marched to Tranquil cemetery where the graves of our dead soldiers were decorated with beautiful flowers by the ladies. The soldiers buried here are: J.D. Hunter Wm. Hunter Richard Hunter ( the 3 Hunter men are brothers) W.R. Summers Ivey Shell Rufus Shell (the 2 Shell men are brothers) Gibson Gay J.B. Hunnicutt Patrick Carmical; and a number of others whose names are not not recalled. --- The marriage of Miss Mora Hunter to Mr. Glenn Wilkinson will take place this evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Hunter. --- MT. CARMEL News Miss Lulea Currans of Enon Grove is spending the week with her sister Mrs. J.L. Story. --- LOCAL News Mrs. R.J. Bigham is in Atlanta visiting her daughter Mrs. Candler. --- Mr. and Mrs. Ira Smith of College Park, Dr. C.D. Smith of Atlanta, Mr. Welcome Parks of Whitesburg and Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Mobley of Roscoe were here yesterday to attend the funeral of their relative, Mrs. S.C. Bowen. --- Mr. G.W. Sewell who moved from this county to Alabama a number of years ago, died on the 16th inst. at his home near Center in that state. The deceased was a brother-in-law of Mrs. W.H. Kersey and Mr. B.C. Sanders of this city and had numerous other relatives in this county. --- Mr. Bowen Reese will leave in a few days for LaGrange where he has accepted the foremanship of the Roper Grocery Co.'s cigar factory. Mr. Reese has been engaged in the cigar manufacturing business for the past 15 years and is an expert in this line. His family will remain in Newnan for the present. --- Capt. Bob Stamps of Cedar Creek district attended Memorial Day exercises arrayed in a uniform of Confederate Gray and was the center of all eyes as he proudly paraded the streets. Capt. Stamps lost a leg in the war and carries many other memories of that unhappy conflict which he does not like to dwell upon, but he will go miles out of the way any day to attend a meeting of the old veterans, always being one of the first to go and the last to leave. ---- CARROLLTON News Information comes which causes me sorrow. From a recent newspaper item, I learn of the death of Capt. W.J. Duffey of Galveston, Tex. Capt. Jeff Duffey was a native of Spalding county, Ga., and was among the first to enter the Confederate Army. He was a member of Co. B., 5th Ga. Regt., which regiment mustered into service at Macon on April 9, 1861. He served through the war and led his men on many hard fought fields. The regiment was a part of the western army and witnessed all the phases of active warfare. We, the old comrades of this gallant soldier, deplore his death. We recognize in his taking, of the inexorable hand of fate, but give thanks to the Beneficent Power that controls our destinies. Capt. Duffey was permitted to reach the ripe age of 73 years, full of honors, and was a handsome provision of the good things of life. He was a bachelor and leaves three brothers and one sister, Prof. Lawrence Duffey of McDonnough being one of the brothers. The writer had the distinguished honor of being a member of Capt. Duffey's company and can testify that the Confederate Army had few braver and more patriotic soldiers. Peace to his ashes. ---- Maj. N.N. Lowery, a Confederate veteran, died here Sunday. He leaves two sons, A.C. Lowery of Ft. Worth, Texas and H.G. Lowrey of Birmingham, Ala. and a daughter Mrs. Kate Outz who resides here. --- Mrs. Oscar Reese is visiting her daughter Mrs. Joe Tompkins at Woodbury. --- Mr. and Mrs. John Jasper Pope have their daughter Mrs. Nannie Reese as their guest this week. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/coweta/newspapers/newspape2556nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 51.9 Kb