Coweta County GaArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for JULY 1909 July 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 16, 2006, 2:35 pm The Herald And Advertiser July 1909 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE HERALD & ADVERTISER", Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia for JULY 1909 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, July 2, 1909 IN MEMORY OF J.H. McGHEE My husband, J.H. McGhee, died Thursday morning, June 17, 1909. His parents were J.J. McGhee and Rebecca Harrison McGhee who came from Montgomery county, Md., to Campbell county, Ga., where he was born March 25, 1844. His school days were spent at Fairburn. He enlisted in the Confederate service on May 7, 1862 in Capt. Gibson's Battery, Griffin, Ga., and served until the close of the war. He was first married to Miss Lizzie Fullerton on Nov. 12, 1868. Five children were born of this union, all of whom are living. She died March 4, 1885. We were married Sept. 2, 1886 and our union was blessed with seven children, of whom six are now living. He was made a Mason at Pine Grove Lodge in 1872 and continued an active member up to the time of his death, filling nearly all the offices from Secretary up to Master. He joined the M.P. church in Sept. 1865, and joined the M.E. Church, South at Grantville in 1874 and remained a consistent member until death. He was honest with his fellow man. He loved his family and they loved him. May his children follow him as he followed Christ. He loved to go to the house of worship. His pastor, Rev. T.R. Kimball Jr. preached a comforting sermon for which we are very grateful. His devoted and sorrowing wife, Mary Thornton McGhee ---- MORELAND News June 30th Tuesday morning our community was greatly shocked to hear of the death of Mrs. Jas. Gordon. She had been ill with rheumatism for two weeks, though her condition was not regarded as serious, even by the attending physician. Beautiful in the bloom of young wifehood and womanhood, her death was indeed a sad one. Besides her husband, she is survived by an infant daughter just a year old. Her funeral will occur today, Wednesday, at 10 o'clock. Her mother Mrs. Barrett of Heard county was unable to reach her before she died. Her deeply bereaved husband, who is ill himself, has the sympathies of everyone. --- Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Camp's favorite family horse, "Jim Stripling" was struck by lightning Monday evening and instantly killed. --- PALMETTO News Mr. Tom Wade of Springfield, Mo., is the guest of his kinsman, Mr. S.P. Condor. --- Mr. and Mrs. John Handley of Aberdeen, Tex., who have been the guests of Col. and Mrs. C.S. Reid, are now with relatives in Alabama. --- WELCOME News We were grieved to hear of the sad death of Miss Zema Grimes which occurred Monday at her home near Handy. We extend to the bereaved relatives our heartfelt sympathy. --- LONE OAK News Mrs. Paschal Moore of Finleyson, Ga., is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Clyatt. --- Mrs. Emma Albright who has been spending some months with her daughter Mrs. Claude Speer at St. Augustine, Fla., arrived in Lone Oak on Saturday. She will spend some time with her mother Mrs. Feriby Culpepper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Sewell. --- LOCAL News Miss Ruth Burch of Thomasville is visiting her cousin MIss Ruth Hardaway. --- Mrs. Colquitt Carter and little son of Atlanta are visiting Mrs. Sue C. Hill for the summer. --- Miss Adah Williams of Atlanta has been the guest of her sister Mrs. T.B. Parks the past week. --- Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Reece of Newnan visited their son Mr. John Reece on Sunday. The Cedartown Standard --- Mrs. D.D. Smith of Valdosta accompanied by her two children, arrived yesterday to visit her aunt, Mrs. E.D. Fouse. --- Mrs. D.S. Estes died Monday night at Raymond and was buried Tuesday at Sargent. Her husband died less than two months ago. --- Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Kestler and little son left this morning for Statesville, N.C. where they will spend a month visiting relatives. --- Miss Mary Estep of Enon Grove returned home Sunday after spending several days with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Ashley. --- Married, on the 30th inst., Miss Vada Irene Bexley and Mr. Jonathan Harris Davis of Temple, Ga., at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Bexley at St. Charles. Dr. S.B. Cousin officiated. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, July 9, 1909 CARD OF THANKS May the blessings of God rest and abide with each and every one who ministered to the comfort of our dear husband and father, is our prayer. Mrs. M.J. McGee O.H. McGee W.K. McGee Mrs. S.O. Moore Mrs. R.N. Moore ---- IN MEMORY OF MRS. MARY UNDERWOOD LANDRUM Entered into rest on June 4th at the home of Dr. Jas. Stacy in Newnan, the gentle spirit of Mrs. Mary Underwood Landrum, in the 76th year of her age. Quiet and gentle in manner, she moved deeper and deeper with the passing years into the autumn sweetning, until this glad day she found the Master waiting and went home to receive her reward for the deeds done in the body. She was born in Coweta county in 1834 of Christian parentage; was brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; early in life she united with the Methodist church and while she never sought to be conspicuous in church work, her faithfulness to all its ordinances and to her Lord were constant and abiding. Int he early '50's she was happily married to Mr. W.F. Landrum, a prosperous young merchant of Fayetteville, Ga. Later they moved to Fairburn, making that place their home until death came to claim the devoted husband and father. Of this union were born five children, two of whom are living; Mr. Walter Landrum of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. W.C. Cole of Atlanta. To them she has left a heritage far more precious than gold; a good name; a life whose morning, noon and evening was crowned with many deeds of kindness. Softly upon their bowed heads rests the benediction of a mother arisen and glorified. Although she had been in declining health for the past few months, her last illness was of short duration. But while she lay cheek to cheek with the angel pain, she had the sweet ministrations of love that were tender and abiding, until at last, like the ripened sheaf for the garner above, the Reaper came and with keen sickle summoned her into the presence of the Lord, whom she had long and faithfully served. Mrs. Landrum was a half-sister of Mrs. Tom Jones, of sainted memory, and an aunt of Mrs. Jas. Stacy to whom she was devotedly attached. She had spent the last two winters in the home of her niece and her loving sympathy and tender care of Mrs. Stacy in her feeble health was beautiful and mother-like, her presence cheering and helpful. Mrs. Landrum wore a triple crown of gentleness, integrity and pious culture. She lived a beautiful life and although she passed here threescore and ten, her heart was still young and so bright her smile, so cheerful and genial her manner, that she drew around her a large circle of friends in every community she claimed as home. We cannot chronicle her virtues, they were many. She made no boasts, did her work well and peacefully fell asleep. "Her pure spirit enrobed in white, is crowned where the angels are tonight." The last years of her life were remarkable for their calmness and patience and she seemed ready and willing for the summons. She has entered the pearly gates, clasped hands with redeemed loves ones gone before, and her children and her grandchildren rise up and call her blessed. On June 5th, the remains were carried to Fairburn for interment and placed by the side of her husband and loved ones who had preceded her to the better land. Funeral services were conducted by Dr. R.J. Bigham, pastor of the First Methodist church at Newnan. The many floral offerings, the large gathering of friends, was a beautiful expression of loyalty and love to one who, in her earlier days, had dwelt among them. M.A.W., Palmetto, Ga., June 28th. ---- RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF ZACHARY TAYLOR DAVIS, By Providence Baptist Church Zachary Taylor Davis was born Sept. 16, 1847, and died March 15, 1909. He was married to Margaret Jane Brown, daughter of Bro. A.B. Brown of sacred memory, on Dec. 15, 1867. Eight children were born of this union, all of whom are living except one, Maloney, who died in his young manhood. Those who survive are Berry V., Joe; Goss; Robert J. and Peter J. Davis and Mrs. Burmah Millians and Mrs. Martha Millians. On Dec. 26, 1886, Bro. Davis was maried to Kate Meriwether, daughter of the late Jas. Meriwether. Of this union, two sons were born, Jeptha Pierce Davis and Hugh Buchanan Davis, both of whom died in early childhood. Bro. Davis was converted and joined Elim church under the ministry of Rev. R.H. Jackson. Bro. Davis was afflicted nearly all his life, being a great sufferer from rheumatism. While his career was somewhat varied, he contended at all times for the faith once delivered to the saints, and in this contention the church did not at all times understand his motive. But we are all persuaded that an earnest desire for the salvation of souls, together with the honoring and glorifying of our Heavenly Father's name ruled his motives. We did not at all times understand him here but "we shall know each other better when the mists have rolled away." Those who knew him best loved him most. They found within that rugged form a heart as tender as true, as loving and trusting as that of a child. He exhorted the brethren to endure hardship as a good soldier and to always be faithful to the cause of the Master. He bore his last affliction with Christian fortitude, repeatedly stating that he was ready to answer the Master's call. Therefore, be it resolved; That in the death of our brother, the church has lost a faithful member, the community a good citizen, and the family a kind husband and father. That we extend our sympathy to the bereaved family and would remind the wife that God has promised to be a husband to the widow and a father to the fatherless. We would earnestly entreat his sturdy sons to put on the whole armor of God and endure as a good soldier. That a copy of these resolutions be sent the bereaved family and also to the Herald and Advertiser and Newnan News for publication. J.F. Askew J.W. Summers J.C. McKoy, Committee ---- TURIN News Mrs. T.J. Clements of Milltown, Ga., is the guest of her sister Mrs. Joe Brock. --- Misses Nora and Iula Page have returned from a visit to Atlanta, accompanied by their sister Mrs. W.O. Mackey. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Chas. M. Lipham and little daughter of Atlanta are with Mrs. B.T. Thompson this week. --- Mr. A.G.W. Foster Jr. is ill with typhoid fever. --- Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Addy of Haralson have the sympathy of all their friends in the loss of their lovely young daughter Laura, whose death occurred on Thursday, the 1st inst. --- Mr. R.I. O'Kelly, a former resident of Grantville died at the National Soldier's Hospital at Johnson City, Tenn. on the 1st inst. For several years before his death he made his home in Atlanta where he was engaged in the practice of law. The interment was made at the National Soldier's Cemetery at Johnson City, Tenn. --- We regret to learn that "Uncle Potts" Nimmons, who has been seriously ill for the past two or three weeks, does not show improvement. His condition is critical and it will grieve his many friends to know that small hope is entertained for his recovery. He is now past 80 years of age and has been in declining health for several months. --- Miss Carrie Ball, for many years a resident of Newnan, died suddenly afternoon at Milledgeville. She had been a patient at the State Sanatarium for some time, was apparently in her usual health and the news of her death was a great shock to her family and friends. She was about 70 years of age. The remains were brought to Newnan Wednesday night and yeterday were carried out to Emory Chapel for interment. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, July 16, 1909 LOCAL News Mr. A.G.W. Foster Jr. died yesterday morning at 8 o'clock. He had been ill about three weeks, his death resulting from an attack of typhoid fever. He was about 31 years of age and a splendid young man, respected and esteemed by all who knew him. His death is deeply deplored by everyone and is a sad affliction to his aged parents, whose main support he was. Besides his parents he is survived by a sister and two brothers. The funeral took place this morning at 10 o'clock in the First Baptist church and the remains were carried to Whitesburg on the 11:15 train where they were interred in the cemetery at that place. --- DEATH OF MRS. CHAS. C. PARROTT Our community was greatly shocked and grieved by the sudden death of Mrs. Charles C. Parrott, which occurred Monday morning at 9 o'clock. She had been in failing health for several months and arrangements were being made to take her to Colorado Springs where, with her husband and children, she expected to spend the remainder of the summer. Sunday morning she suffered a sudden and rather severe attack, but after being attended by her physician Dr. T.B. Davis, she grew better and the anxiety of the family was relieved for a time. She passed the remainder of the day in comparative comfort and rested fairly well through the night. At an early hour Monday morning however, she had another more serious attack, followed by a sinking spell. She never rallied from this attack and shortly afterwards, breathed her last. The death of this good woman has brought sorrow to many hearts in the community, for those who were privileged to enjoy her friendship, thoroughly appreciated her many admirable traits and esteemed her most highly. But it was in the home that her splendid womanly graces shone brightest, where as wife and mother she reigned as a divinity in her well ordered household, loved by her children and adored by her husband. She was 50 years of age at the time of her death. The funeral took place Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, from the residence, services being conducted by Dr. R.J. Bigham. The remains were interred in Oak Hill cemetery. ---- CAVENDER - TOLA Wedding A pretty home wedding was that of Miss Ona Cavender and Mr. Fred Augustus Tola, which was solemnized last evening at 9 o'clock at the home of the bride in north Newnan. Dr. J.S. Hardaway, the bride's pastor, officiated. The bride is the lovely and talented daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Cavender. Mr. Tola is a young man of splendid business ability and sterling worth and has been for somet ime connected with the General Fire Extinguisher Co. of Providence, R.I. After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Tola left on the 10:40 p.m. train for an extended trip to the West followed by best wishes of a host of friends. --- SENOIA News Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Fowler are spending ten days with relatives at their old home in Simpsonville, S.C. --- RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT ON THE DEATH OF THOMAS SWINT, by Coweta Lodge No. 60, F.A.M. Our brother, Thomas Swint was born in Hancock county, Ga., on April 1, 1826. In early life he moved to Meriwether county where in 1855 he was married to Miss Jane Tucker. They located in Newnan in 1856 and resided here until he peacefully fell on sleep April 23, 1909. He was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in Meriwether county, became affiliated with Coweta Lodge No. 60 in 1857, and was elected Worshipful Master for the years 1867 and 1868. He supported our laws and regulations, never swerving from duty, and merited the confidence his brethren reposed in him. Friendship, morality and brotherly love were the jewels of his life. He was careful to speak evil of no man and followed the golden rule of doing unto others as he would have them do unto him. The working tools of our order teach noble and glorious lessons. Our brother not only taught their purposes but tried to live the great principles they inculcate. The bible was his mortal, religious and Masonic trestle-board and he endeavored to erect his spiritual building in accordance with the rules laid down by the Supreme Architect of the Universe. The Rough Ashlar reminds of us of our present state but the Perfect Ashlar reminds us of the state of perfection at which we hope our brother has arrived. He was a devoted husband and affectionate father, and an upright, honorable man. In 1861 he enlisted as a soldier of the Confederacy, and served as First Lieutenant of Company A, 1st Georgia Regiment. He was a brave officer and fought valiantly for his country during the four years of the Civil War. His fellow citizens held him in high esteem. In 1867 he was elected Mayor of Newnan and was one of the Judges of the Inferior court just after the Civil War. He held the office of Justice of the Peace for twenty-five years, declining re-election on account of failing health. The duties and obligations of these positions of trust and honor were faithfully discharged by him and he was careful and conscientious in whatever he did. We mourn the loss of our brother and tender to his wife and children our deep sympathy in their bereavement. Resolved, that this memorial be placed on the minutes, a copy furnished the family and also published in the local papers. B.T. Thompson R.W. Freeman T.S. Parrott, Committee ---- RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF WILLIAM ROBERT SEWELL, By Liberty Church On Jan. 4, 1909 our much beloved brother, William Robert Sewell, departed this life. He was a son of the late Franklin Sewell of this county. He was born March 26, 1889 and was married to Miss Sallie May Hyde on Jan. 12, 1908. In the death of Bro. Sewell, the young wife has list a loving companion, the church a consecrated member who was much loved by all, and the community a good citizen. Resolved, that the church of Christ at Liberty, bow in humble submission to the will of our Heavenly Father. We feel and know that our church has lost one its most consecrated members by the death of Bro. Sewell, yet we know that our loss is his eternal gain. Resolved, that the members of Liberty church offer sympathy to the grief stricken wife, mother, brothers and sisters. We cannot give comfort to the crushed hearts but we point them to the loving Father who can. Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family and also published in the county papers. Done by order of the church. F.B. Powell, minister J.H. Hyde T.F. Jones E.T. Carter, Committee ---- RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF DAVID S. ESTES, By Liberty Church On May 17, 1909, David S. Estes was called to his reward. In his death the church has lost a good member and the family has sustained an irreparable loss. Bro. Estes was born Feb. 1, 1853. He was married to Miss Josephine Howard. To this union ten children were born, four boys and six girls, all of whom were living at the time of his death. Resolved, that the members of the church extend their sympathy to the bereaved family. We trust that our loss is his eternal gain. Resolved, that we bow in humble submission to the will of our Heaveny Father who doeth all things well and who alone can comfort our hearts in this sad hour of affliction. Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family and also published in the county papers. Done by order of the church. F.B. Powell, minister J.H. Hyde T.F. Jones E.T. Carter, Committee ---- WELCOME News Mrs. Tom Brazil of Hogansville is visiting her mother Mrs. Fred Grimes. --- MORELAND News July 7th We are called upon this week to chronicle the death of Mr. Andrew Young, which occurred last Thursday at the twilight hour, while sitting in his chair. He had been sick about ten days but seemed to be improving. Twice that day he walked out to where his hands were at work in the field and remarked to his sister Mrs. Mary Jane Carmical, "I feel better than usual today." All who knew him esteemed him as a high toned Christian gentleman. He was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church at White Oak and will be sadly missed in the community. His funeral was preached Friday by his pastor, Rev. J.P. Pressley. --- Mrs. Jim Askew visited her parents in Turin last Sunday and her mother, Mrs. J.H. Bailey, returned with her. --- Mrs. John R. Banks who has been quite ill with rheumatism is slowly improving, although not yet able to walk. --- The marriage of Mr. Bartow Evans and Miss Susie Rivers on the first Sunday in June was a pleasant surprise to their many friends. They were married by Judge John D. McGahee of Lutherville. --- Miss Mary Emma Hardaway is quite ill with typhoid fever. --- LONE OAK News Mrs. John Burdett returned last week from a visit to her daughters, Mrs. Anna Jeter and Mrs. Forrest Rosser. --- LOCAL News Miss Letha Starr is quite ill with typhoid fever. --- Mrs. Mary Bridges of Sharpsburg is visiting her granddaughter Mrs. J.P. Pittman. --- Mrs. J.D. Moore of Birmingham, Ala.., is visiting her daughter Mrs. J.P. Jones Jr. at Riverside. --- Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Wilkinson of Stamford, Texas are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Z.T. Gorham. The LaGrange Graphic --- Mrs. A.R. Anderson of West Point came up Monday to be with her daughter Mrs. Eugene Askew who is quite sick. --- Mrs. Olivia Whatley of Meriwether county, who has been the guest of her sister Mrs. L.B. Mann, has returned home. --- Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Phillips of Holland, Texas are visiting their daughter Mrs. T.N. Hurst in the Second district. --- Capt. A.B. Cates was called to McMinnville, Tenn. on Monday by a telegram announcing the critical illness of his brother. --- The survivors of Phillips' Legion will hold their annual reunion at Kennesaw on Aug. 11th. Judge Mose Wright of Rome will deliver the address. --- Judge L.A. Perdue received information yesterday of the serious illness of his brother Mr. Howard Perdue at Birmingham, who has typhoid fever. --- Mrs. John Askew and daughter Miss Martha of Newnan have been visiting Mrs. Askew's sister Mrs. M.E. Perkins near Carrollton. --- The annual reunion of the survivors of the old Seventh Georgia Regiment will be held next Wednesday at Decatur. Quite a number of Coweta veterans will attend. --- Dr. J.S. Hardaway has been granted a months vacation by his congregation and will leave Monday for a visit to relatives at Oxford, N.C. and in Amelia county, Va. Mrs. Hardaway is already at Oxford, having gone there several days ago. --- At a negro frolic Saturday night on Mr. J.P. Camp's farm in the Third district, Willie Jones was shot and killed by another negro named Howard, who was a comparative stranger in the community, having sought and obtained employment on Mr. J.C. Harris' farm only three weeks previous to the killing. He made his escape. --- Dr. J.D. Turner, a pioneer citizen of Atlanta and president of the Exposition Cotton Mills, died in that city on Tuesday, age 79. Shortly after the war, Dr. Turner located at Grantville where he operated a drug store and practiced medicine for several years before moving to Atlanta. He is well remembered by our older citizens who regret to learn of his death. --- Mr. Levi J. Hurd, for many years an honored and respected citizen of Newnan, died Sunday evening in Atlanta where he was making his home at the time of his death. He was 76 years of age and leaves two sons, W.F. Hurd of Washington, D.C. and Howard L. Hurd of Atlanta. The remains were brought to Newnan on Tuesday afternoon and interred in Oak Hill cemetery, services at the grave being conducted by Dr. R.J. Bigham. The interment was made with Masonic honors. --- CARROLLTON News The remains of Capt. J.S. Tumlin were interred here on Wednesday. Capt. Tumlin was a Captain in the Confederate Army and his funeral was largely attended by his old comrades. --- Mrs. C.A. Upshaw, a former resident of this city, died Thursday at her home in Bremen. The remains were interred here on Monday. --- Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tumlin of Decatur attended the services of the former's father Capt. Jas. S. Tumlin last week. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, July 23, 1909 WORTHY OLD COLORED COUPLE CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING A rare occurrence was the celebration on the 5th of July of the fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Uncle Sampson and Aunt Alice Dyer, two humble, trustworthy colored people of the ante-bellum type, both well known to many of the people of Newnan, whom they have been serving for many, many years. Their home on Pinson street was appropriately decorated and at half past 8, to the strains of the wedding march, and preceded by two little flower girls, the old couple walked to the front porch and again plighted their troth. Rev. H.R. Bennett performed the ceremony in an impressive manner, commending their faithfulness to each other and urging the younger generation to profit by their example. After the ceremony their friends were served, first with barbecue and a salad course then with cream, cake and punch. The numerous presents from both white and colored friends attested the esteem in which they are held. May the example this old couple have set by their industry, thrift, humbleness and faithfulness to their marital vows be emulated by their many descendants and by the colored people generally. Newnan, Ga., July 19th. ---- FILLMORE News July 22nd The name of our town Bexton has been changed to Fillmore and will so appear on the map in the future. The change was made to prevent confusion, as there are other towns in Georgia with names similar to Bexton. We will have a post office by Sept. 1st., Mrs. Sallie Hood having been already appointed as postmaster. Fillmore will also have express and railroad ticket offices as well as telephone connection with Newnan and Moreland. We are indebted to Mr. W.L. Benton for these conveniences as he worked untiringly and in the face of much opposition to secure them. --- GRANTVILLE News Mr. and Mrs. Clark Sims of Montgomery are visiting their parnets Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Cotton. --- Miss Maude Thompson and Mr. Eunice Lambert were married Monday afternoon, the ceremony being performed by Judge Bill Evans. --- PALMETTO News July 21st Mr. Rufus Moss, an honored and respected citizen of Palmetto, died Saturday after a lingering illness. The funeral services occurred Sunday, Rev. R.C. Rhodes officiating and the interment was in Oak Hill cemetery. Mr. Moss had many friends in this community who deeply deplore his death. --- Mrs. Dean Stith is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Hammond at Talladega, Ala. --- We are grieved to report the serious illness of Mrs. W.N. Edge. Her indisposition is a source of much anxiety to her many friends. --- WELCOME News July 21st Mrs. W.S. Tate breathed her last on Sunday afternoon. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her death, besides a host of sorrowing friends. The interment was at Welcome. --- Mr. L.D. Ragland who moved his family to Texas a few years ago, passed through Welcome on Sunday enroute to his old home in the Fourth district. His Coweta friends are glad to see him again. --- LONE OAK News We regret to have to report new cases of illness in our community; Mr. Moze Turner has been quite sick for several days. Mr. Alva Spradlin is confined to his bed with the fever. --- MADRAS News No sadder shock ever affected such a score of friends as when the message announcing the death of Mr. Abe Foster reached our community. We stand almost breathless with astonishment as we ponder this sad event, for we cannot at present understand why such a man was taken, when his home, his host of friends and the world are all in such need of such a noble character. The writer extends her deepest sympathy to the heartbroken parents, sisters and brothers. May God bless and comfort you, one and all. --- We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. W.S. Tate of near Welcome, and sympathize with the sorrowing husband and little children. --- LOCAL News Miss Mary Johnson of Palmetto is visiting her sister Mrs. Edwin Parks. -- Miss Lena Haines of Carrollton is visiting her sister Mrs. J.P. Oswald. --- Mrs. J.T. Kitchens of Dawson is visiting her daughter Mrs. J.E. Kohn. --- Mrs. O.T. Stephens has returned from a visit to her mother Mrs. M.A. Wells at Huntsville, Ala. --- Mrs. John Dukes is reported as seriously ill at her home one mile east of the city. Her condition is regarded as critical. --- Mrs. John Kite was at the bedside of her sister Mrs. Beulah Kite in Atlanta this week, who died on Tuesday afternoon. --- Mrs. S.T. Allyn, an aged woman who was committed to the State Sanatarium four or five weeks ago, died at that institution on Tuesday. --- Maj. D.P. Woodruff left a few days ago for the Virginia mountains where he will spend the remainder of the summer with his sister and other relatives. --- Mr. Joe Parks who went to Denver, Colorado two weeks ago for the benefit of his health writes that he is much pleased with that section and may locate there. --- Mr. and Mrs. Henry Camp of Moreland were the guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Darden the first of the week. The Hogansville News --- J.T. Waldrop went to Newnan yesterday where his father Jas. Waldrop is critically ill. The latter has many friends here who will regret to learn of his illness. The Griffin News and Sun --- Messrs. John Kite and Ed Kite went to Riverdale on Monday to attend the funeral of their grandmother who died Saturday night and on Wednesday they were called to Atlanta to attend the funeral of their sister-in-law, Mrs. Beulah Kite. --- Mrs. J.V.D. Stephens, an aged and estimable lady of Heard county, died Wednesday at her home near Enon Grove. The deceased was a half-sister of Messrs. John Powers and Ambrose Powers of this city and at the time of her death was 76 years of age. She is survived by her husband. --- Charles M. Shropshire, aged 30 years, died last night at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.F. Shropshire, after an illness of more than a year. Besides his father and mother he is survived by three brothers, R.R. Shropshire, Inis Shropshire and Marlebridge Shropshire and two sisters, Mrs. B.W. Bentley of Valdosta and Miss Franklie Shropshire. The Atlanta Constitution, the 17th inst. --- The Herald and Advertiser regrets to chronicle the death of Mr. L.H. Kidd, which occurred Saturday morning at his home in the Fourth district, after a long illness. He was one of Coweta's best citizens and will be sadly missed by his neighbors and friends, who esteemed him highly for his sterling worth and strong Christian character. He was about 60 years of age and is survived by his wife and several children. The remains were carried to Heard county on Sunday for interment. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, July 30, 1909 MORELAND News Mr. W.P. Zuber who was once with W.A. Brannon Co. visited here this week. He is now a prosperous merchant at Auburn, Ala. --- Mrs. Rhoda Patman, sister of the late Samuel Herring, is quite ill. Her granddaughter Miss Estelle Rogers of Grantville is at her bedside. --- Miss Rosalind Carmichael is the guest of her aunts, Mrs. Lilla Camp and Mrs. J.L. Camp at Newnan. --- WELCOME News While target shooting last Friday, Mr. A.B. Story accidentally shot himself in the hand, causing a very painful wound. Drs. Peniston and Jackson were summoned and dressed the wound and he is now getting along as well as could be expected. --- Mrs. Mike Kidd of Midway is visiting her daughter Mrs. Bee Witcher. --- We regret to learn that Mrs. A.S. Hutchens is quite sick at her home in Heard county. --- THE WALTHALL REUNION The family reunion of the children of the late Leonard N. Walthall, which is held each year, occurred last Saturday at the beautiful country home of Mr. T.H. Carmical near Moreland, who now owns the old Walthall homestead. The property has been in the family for three generations. Mrs. T.H. Carmical, Mrs. T.W. McDonald of Sharpsburg, J.E. Walthall and W.N. Walthall of White Oak, L.B. Walthall of Wrens, Ga., and Mrs. Lilla Camp and Mrs. J.L. Camp of Newnan, comprise this interesting family, all of whom were present with their families except Mrs. Lilla Camp and daughter Uris and Mrs. J.L. Camp of Newnan and Mrs. L.B. Walthall and R.A. McDonald of Atlanta whose duties kept them away. They were greatly missed. Of the twenty-three children in these families, Rev. O.W. Carmical is the eldest and little Miss Corry Walthall the youngest. Ollie as he is familiarly known, has recently completed a course at Princeton Seminary and is now at home taking a much needed rest. An honored guest of the occasion was Mrs. Anzora Brooks of Cedartown, the youngest sister of Leonard Walthall and the only living member of that large family. Although Mrs. Brooks is growing old in years, there was no one present whose step was more elastic, whose laugh was more joyous or whose repartee was more ready. She is the living embodiment of the old axion that " we are just as old as we feel." Another honored guest was Uncle Geo. E. Young of Newnan who, it will be remembered, married Miss Martha Walthall. Uncle George is now the oldest member of a large body of relatives and is hale and hearty. Dinner was served beneath the ancestral trees and the table fairly groaned under its burden of good things to eat. The menu consisted of barbecued meats, Brunswick stew, home made bread, pickles and cakes. No menu could have been more tempting and those present attested their approval by the heartiness with which they ate, the only regret being that they could eat no more. It is our wish that those who were absent this year will be present at the next reunion and that they may have an unbroken family circle for many years to come. A Guest. --- CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank those who ministered to the wants of our dear mother in her recent illness. If kindness is its own reward, those who attended her so faithfully merit a great compensation. Stella Cox Thurman Ola Cox Dukes John B. Cox --- RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT ON THE DEATH OF JOHN H. McGHEE Our brother, John H. McGhee, died June 17, 1909. He was born March 25, 1844. He was a Confederate soldier, a consistent member of the M.E. Church, South, and for nearly forty years an ardent lover of Masonry. He was an acceptable member of Bigham Lodge No. 53, Moreland, Ga., at the time of his death. He leaves a loving wife and eleven children to mourn his departure, five of the latter having lost their mother in 1885. Bro. McGhee was a well informed man. He possessed fine memory and enjoyed a store of knowledge far above the average mind. He was an honest, unpretentious man, a kind husband and father, and a true brother. His faith in immortality was genuine. His trust was in God and he died in peace with all men. We commend the purity of his life to not only his children, but to his brethren in church and lodge. Peace to his amiable spirit, and may we all in course of time enjoy with him in the Great Beyond a more perfect and everlasting light. Therefore, be it resolved; That in the death of Bro. John H. McGhee, Coweta county has lost a good man and citizen, his wife a faithful husband and his children a good father. That a copy of this memorial be spread on the minutes of our lodge and also sent The Herald and Advertiser for publication. W.A. Brannon E.P. Floyd J.A. Webb, Committee ---- PALMETTO News July 28th The condition of Mrs. W.N. Edge whose serious illness is causing much sorrow among her many friends, shows no improvement at this writing and her death is expected at any moment. --- TURIN News July 28th News of the death of Mrs. J.J. Dunagan at Lawrenceville, Ga., has been received here with genuine regret. Previous to her marriage she was Miss Nannie Davies, daughter of the late Rev. H.R. Davies and for several years was the efficient depot agent at Turin. She picked up telegraphy without the aid of an instructor and became quite expert with the key. A more obliging agent never filled this or any other like position, and when she married a couple of years ago the community gave her up with much reluctance. Besides her husband she is survived by her aged mother, who is now childless. --- Mrs. H.S. Rees Sr. celebrated her 71st birthday last Monday, and without her knowledge, her children prepared an elegant dinner in honor of the occasion. Those present at the dining were Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Shell Jr. and children; Col. R.W. Adamson of Carrollton; Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Rees Jr. and child of East Point; Mrs. Elam Deracken of Senoia; Miss Rebie Rees, C.W. Rees and A.A. Rees. Other member sof the family were absent on account of conflicting engagements. It was strictly a family affair and one that warmed the heart and cheered the spirits of the devoted mother, while delighting those who prepared the dinner, reverencing at the same time the nativity of a pious and loving mother. ---- DODSON News July 28th Mrs. Dolphin Cox died last Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Dukes. She had been sick for several weeks. Pellegra was the cause of her death. Her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Macedonia. Rev. F.J. Amis conducted the funeral. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Georgia Ransom is quite ill at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lutie N. Powers. --- Mrs. Rebecca Jackson, widow of the late S.F. Jackson, died this morning after a brief illness. She is survived by seven children, Mrs. John Cook of Carrollton, Mrs. Cliff McCully of Atlanta, Mrs. W.J. Brazil, Mrs. Emmett Thornton, Miss Nina Mae Jackson and Messrs. Frank Jackson and Carlton Jackson of this city. The funeral will take place Sunday morning from the Central Baptist church. --- The remains of Mrs. Beulah Kite, formerly Miss Beulah Mallory, were brought to Douglasville on Thursday morning for interment. Mrs. Kite was 32 years of age and died Tuesday afternoon at her residence, 183 Grant St., in Atlanta. She is survived by her husband and four sisters, Mrs. P.S. Wells, Mrs. Charlie Ford and Mrs. John Kite and Miss Myrtie Mallory. The remains were interred in the city cemetery on Thursday morning. The Douglasville, Sentinel, the 23rd inst. --- Mrs. Ann Cox, relict of the late Dolphin S. Cox, died last Friday at the home of her daughter Mrs. R.L. Dukes near Roscoe, aged 65. She had been ill for several weeks with an ailment which her physician Dr. Edwards, pronounced Pellegra, the mysterious and comparatively unknown disease which is now puzzling the medical fraternity. She was a most estimable woman and a large concourse of sorrowing friends attended the funeral, which took place at Macedonia on Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. F.J. Amis. --- DEATH OF PROF. A.Mc.B. RANSOM Prof. A. McB. Ransom died at St. Joseph's Infirmary in Atlanta at 7 o'clock Saturday evening, following an illness of several weeks. Prof. Ransom had a severe attack of pleurisy in the early part of the year and spent a month or so at a sanatarium in Atlanta where he underwent a successful operation and some weeks later he was discharged from that institution as cured. He then returned to his duties as associate professor of chemistry at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute in Auburn, Ala., a position which he had been filling with distinction for several years. About five weeks ago he was seized with a chill and fearing a recurrence of the pleuritic grouble from which he had suffered so severely some months before, he again went to Atlanta for treatment, entering St. Joseph's infirmary. He remained at this hospital about four weeks and was considered so much improved that his Newnan relatives were advised by the hospital authorities that he would be well enough to return by Friday to his home. On the day set for discharge, however he took a sudden turn for the worse and Saturday afternoon had a sinking spell. His death followed shortly afterwards. The announcement of Prof. Ransom's death was a great shock to his Newnan friends as well as to his family and caused universal sorrow in the community. He was a splendid young man and a fine character with a promising future in his chosen profession, while his lovable personal traits endeared him to a wide circle of friends. He was 35 years of age, unmarried, his nearest relative being his mother Mrs. G.A. Ransom, his sisters, Mrs.J.S. Powell and Mrs. Lutie N. Powers of this city, and two brothers Mrs. M.S. Ransom of Atlanta and Mr. T.J. Ransom of Texas. The funeral took place Monday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence of Judge J.S. Powell on Spring street and was largely attended. Services were conducted by Dr. Jas. Stacy assisted by Rev. J.E. Hannah and Rev. W.J. Cotter. The body was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery, the interment being made with Masonic honors. ---- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/coweta/newspapers/newspape2567nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 41.6 Kb