Coweta County GaArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for NOV 1909 November 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 20, 2006, 11:23 pm The Herald And Advertiser November 1909 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE HERALD AND ADVERTISER", Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia for NOVEMBER 1909 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, November 5, 1909 LOCAL News The many friends of Mrs. A.E. Pope throughout the county will be deeply pained to learn of her death, which occurred about 12 o'clock last night at the home of her daughter Mrs. J.W. Bowers in this city. Her death resulted from a combination of ailments and from the infirmities of age, she having passed her 84th birthday some time ago. She was a remarkable woman in many respects and much admired and esteemed by those who enjoyed the privilege of intimate acquaintance with her. She had been twice married, and is survived only by her two daughters, Mrs. Judson Pinson and Mrs. J.W. Bowers, besides several grandchildren. The funeral will take place tomorrow, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the First Baptist church. The interment will be at Oak Hill. --- Mrs. Frank S. Loftin of Franklin, Ga., who had been for several weeks on a visit to her daughter Mrs. W.P. Gearreld, died Friday night. She had been ill for a week or more with a severe throat trouble but her condition was not so serious as to alarm her family and friends. She grew suddenly worse on Friday, however and Friday night she died. Her death was a great shock to the community and caused much sorrow among her friends both here and in Franklin. She was amost estimable woman, loved and admired by all who knew her, and was thoroughly appreciated in Newnan where much of her time had been spent in recent years. She is survived by her husband Col. Frank S. Loftin of Franklin and one daughter Mrs. W.P. Gearreld of this city. The remains were carried to Franklin on Saturday morning and on Sunday were interred in the cemetery at that place. --- ORDINARY'S COURT News The following business was disposed of at the regular monthly term of the Court of Ordinary on Monday last: Last Will and Testament of Mary F. Hardy, admitted to probate in common form. --- W.M. Bohannon appointed administrator of the estate of J.R. Bohannon, deceased. --- R.J. Stewart appointed administrator of the estate of Kate M. Stewart, deceased. --- T.G. Farmer appointed temporary administrator of the estate of Luther M. Farmer, deceased. --- DEATH OF COL. JAMES H. FANNIN Savannah, Ga., Oct. 23rd Col. James H. Fannin, who was a close friend of Capt. Henry Wirz and was the principal witness for Wirz at his trial, died suddenly of heart failure on a street car here this morning. Col. Fannin commanded the First Regiment, Georgia Reserves, C.S.A. during the Civil War. The funeral will be held at LaGrange, his former home, on Monday. Col. Fannin in 1863 was commandant of the post at Andersonville, Ga., and while holding that command saved Father Whelan of Macon from death in the stockade and received the thanks of the Pope through Bishop Verot for his timely aid to a Catholic priest. He fought in the battle of West Point, Ga., and was taken prisoner and ordered put in irons, but escaped through the intervention of Gen. LeGrange of the Union Army. --- IN MEMORIAM OF ARTHUR MCBRIDE RANSOM AND HIS MOTHER MRS. GEORGIA STOREY RANSOM There came, during the summer just past, a summons for the departure of two rare spirits, Arthur McBride Ransom and his mother Mrs. Georgia Storey Ransom. Mrs. Ransom was the daughter of Hon. William F. Storey, long gone to his final home and of his wife Mary McBride Storey, who tarried on her earthly pilmigrage till within five years of the century milestone. Georgia Storey was married in early youth to O.T.M. Nimmons. This was a happy union, till Death reached forth his hand and touched the prosperous little family. First he took, within two days, two little children. Then was sent to the bereft household a little daughter and before another little daughter came, death claimed the young husband and father. So the old mother and young mother were left alone but for the protecting presence of Mrs. Ransom's brother. Wearing the grey, he marched away full of hope and expectation for the short lived nation whose fate is more deplored and held in more loving memory than any monarch or dynasty that ever swayed a scepter. This brother shed his life's blood at Gettysburg and so these woman and little children were left alone on the plantation with their old slaves. Later, Mrs. Nimmons married Major Ransom, a citizen of our town till 1908 when he was called to a higher citizenship. Of the two sons, Arthur Ransom was the younger and the "desire of all their eyes." "Even a child is known by his doing" and the youth and man fulfilled the expectations of those who so loved him in babyhood and childhood. He was graduated from the Newnan public schools with distinction, then going to Auburn, Ala., to continue his studies. He studied some years in the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Being appointed to the chair of chemistry in the college at Auburn, he there spent most of his remaining days, till brought to lay his body in the burial ground of his father. Auburn so loved him she could fain claim him and give him a resting place in her own city of the dead. Coming of honorable ancestry, the virtues of them all seemed concentrated in this young man who walked so blamelessly among his fellows. My first memory of Arthur's mother was a fair face and laughing blue eyes above a cloud of light muslin, nothing definite in the picture but joy and love. The last view is more vivid, a face faded by time and lined by sorrow, a fluff of snowy hair, the joyless voice calling "my boy, oh, my boy!" So absorbed was she in the loss of her youngest born, the son so dear, no other claims could touch her interest. Men and women who knew him best came with tears and flowers and lamentations to help his mother's people bear him to his last long home. Newnan is proud to be the mother town of such a man. We wish all the sons she sends out would waft back to us the fragrance that comes with his name for "a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches." ---- RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT ON THE DEATH OF MRS. GEORGIA STOREY RANSOM Mrs. Georgia Storey Ransom, who died Aug. 23, 1909, was the only surviving charter member of the original twelve of our society, which was organized Oct. 1, 1851, each having given their best efforts and zeal to the work, leaving us an example worthy of emulation. Born and reared in Coweta county, the only daughter of William F. and Mary McBride Storey, she was identified with the growth of our town from a few early settlers to the smiling, prosperous city of today. She was of a quiet, retiring, home loving nature, devoted to the happiness of her family and to minister to their comfort and spiritual wants was to her the aim and mission of her life. No less devoted to her were her sons and daughters, Mrs. Luta Powers, Mrs. Steve Powell, Mr. Matt Ransom of Atlanta and Prof. Arthur McB. Ransom of Auburn, Ala. Let us speak of his name tenderly and reverantly. Just four weeks prior to the death of his aged mother the devoted son and brother, the manly gifted young man, was cut down in the morning of his life, which was filled with brilliant promise for the future, leaving weeping, sorrowful hearts to mourn his untimely death. Within a few days, Mrs. Ransom was stricken with paralysis and after four weeks of suffering the end of her long Christian life came suddenly and peacefully. Tender hands laid her to rest by the side of her husband of her youth, Mr. O.T.M. Nimmons, of beloved memory. Can we conceive the rapture of the meeting on the "golden shore" ? How beautiful and comforting are the passages of the scripture, "and there shall be no night there, there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain for the former things have passed away." We shall remember her kindly, gentle ways, her pleasant words of greeting, her watchful care of her aged mother, the thoughtful remembrance here and there of others who might be in need. Earth is poorer with the loss of such, but heaven has gained its own! Be it therefore resolved, by the Ladies' Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian church of Newnan, Ga.; That in the death of Mrs. Ransom we have lost a personal friend and the society a faithful, consistent member, who was with us whenever circumstances would permit. That we extend our love and sympathy to her family in their double bereavement, and trust the sustaining arm of an all-wise Providence will uphold them in this hour of affliction. Mrs. Ellen Potts Mrs. M.J. Nimmons Mrs. H.S. Smith, Committee ---- TURIN News Nov. 3rd Monday morning the remains of Mrs. Fannie McKoy were brought to Turin for interment in Tranquil cemetery. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church by Rev. W.S. Gaines, Rev. L.L. Landrum and Rev. F.J. Amis, after which her body was laid to rest by the side of her first husband, Mr. John Gay and that of her son, Mr. Fred Gay. The deceased was a daughter of the late Maj. Wm. Shell and a sister of Messrs. J.B. Shell, Thos. Shell and Mrs. J.B. Walker, all of Turin. She was a member of the Methodist church to which she was strongly attached, and ever ready to lend a helping hand to its various objects and enterprises. She was an inspiration both to the church and community, seeking not her own, but the interest and happiness of others. Besides her brother Mr. J.B. Shell, and one sister Mrs. J.B. Walker, she is survived by three children, Mrs. F.O. Watkins, Mrs. Summers and Mrs. G.N. Strong. The writer tenders sincere condolence to the bereaved relatives. --- We sympathize with Mrs. Geo. W. Matthews of Moreland in the death of her venerable and estimable husband, which occurred last week. Many times have we enjoyed the hospitality of this worthy couple and found much pleasure in their company. --- A negro named Bob Hines shot a negro woman Friday night on Mr. L.E. Woods' place near Sharpsburg and as a result of the wound she died a few hours later. The shooting was reportedly without provocation. Hines was arrested and is now in jail. --- Among the out of town people attending the funeral of Mrs. F.C. McKoy were: Mr. Matt Story Mr. Cord Story Mr. and Mrs. Ren Story Mr. and Mrs. Witcher Mr. and Mrs. Summers Mr. G.N. Strong Mr. J.C. McKoy Miss Ximena Strong Miss Nannie Sue McKoy Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Boone Mr. and Mrs. J.H. McKoy Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Gaines Misses Florence and Katie Sue Moore Mr. A.O. Gay --- WELCOME News Rev. F.J. Amis was called to Franklin on Sunday to conduct the funeral of Mrs. F.S. Loftin. Mr. C.T. Witcher attended the funeral, Mrs. Loftin being a cousin. --- RAYMOND News Nov. 3rd Since the death of his mother, Master Will Joe McWaters of Franklin is making his home with Mrs. G.J. Witcher. --- MADRAS News Nov. 3rd Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Moore and little son Stacy spent Sunday with the latter's sister Mrs. G.N. Strong and were at the death bed of Mrs. Moore's mother Mrs. Fannie McKoy. --- Misses Katherine and Florence Moore spent Sunday night with their aunt, Mrs. J.H. McKoy in Newnan, and accompanied the remains of their grandmother Mrs. Fannie McKoy to Turin for interment on Monday. --- Mrs. S.F. Ashcraft is expected Sunday to spend some time with the family of her brother Mr. W.T. Moore. --- LONE OAK News Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Sewell are on a visit of some length to their daughter Mrs. Richard Maxwell in Talbot county. --- LOCAL News The many friends of Mrs. R.J. Barnett will regret to learn of her serious illness. She has typhoid fever. --- Mrs. A.M. Hartsfield, accompanied by her little grandaughter left Monday for Clanton, Ala., where she will spend some time with her son Mr. J.A. Thomas. --- We regret to learn of the critical illness of Mrs. E. Cole at the home of her son Mr. J.R. Cole in Sharpsburg and join with her many friends in hoping for her safe recovery. --- After spending two weeks with his parents here, Mr. Ambrose Shackleford has returned to Alton, Ala., where he holds a responsible position with the Seabord Air-Line railway. --- Mr. and Mrs. John Hanson Simms announce the engagement of their daughter Lourette to Mr. William Yates Atkinson, the marriage to take place Dec. 1st at their home in Newnan. --- Mrs. W.C. Treadaway received a telegram Saturday night announcing the death of her sister-in-law Mrs. M.T. Borden at St. Petersburg, Fla. She left Sunday morning for Oxford, Ala., where she attended the funeral and interment. --- Sheriff Brewster went down to Meriwether county on Tuesday and brought back a negro named Dan Combs who is wanted here for shooting at Mr. J.W.F. Williams near Moreland on Oct. 5th. From all accounts the negro made a vicious attack upon Mr. Williams and that he was not killed was due solely on the bad markmanship of his assailant. --- Saturday afternoon, Sheriff Brewster raided Mrs. Susan Foster's place near Sharpsburg and captured one hundred pints and eight quart bottles of liquor and a cask of beer containing one hundred bottles. Mrs. Foster is an old offender and the raid as made upon the complaint of citizens of the community who have suffered much annoyance from the nuisance. The liquor was brought to Newnan where it will be used as evidence against the woman when her case comes up for trial. --- Friday night near Sharpsburg, a negro named Bob Hines shot a negro woman named Lizzie Ann Lewis who died the following day from the affects of the wound thus inflicted. According to the evidence of the witnesses it was a cold blooded murder and Hines, who is now in jail, stands a good chance of going to the gallows. The woman was employed as a cook in the family of Mr. Lum North and by a singular coincidence, is the second cook that he has lost within two years in the same tragic manner. --- A telegram was received here today by the president of J.J. Finney Chapter, U.D.C., to the effect that Mrs. John W. Tench of this city had been elected honorary president for life at the general convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, in session at Houston, Texas. Mrs. Tench has been for a number of years a resident of Gainesville, Fla., has always manifested a great interest in U.D.C. work and is the wife of Maj. John W. Tench, whose services in the Confederate Army won for him many honors. The Gainesville, Fla., Dispatch --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, November 12, 1909 DEATH OF MR. J.F. SPONCLER Our community is plunged in deepest sorrow this week over the death of Mr. J.F. Sponcler, familiarly known as "Uncle Jake", one of Newnan's oldest and most popular citizens, which occurred Tuesday at his home in this city. About five weeks ago he was stricken with a malignant bowel complaint and was forced to take to his bed. He never seemed to rally from the attack and gradually grew weaker, his loved ones realizing from the first that his advanced age would count against him in the battle for life, though never tiring in their gentle ministrations for his comfort. His final hours were peaceful, as his entire life had been a benison of peace and joy to those around him, especially those who enjoyed the privilege of intimate association with him. Mr. Sponcler was born at Emmettsburg, Md., on March 5, 1829 and in 1865 he removed to Atlanta where he resided ten years before coming to Newnan. He united with the Methodist church shortly after locating in Atlanta and remained a faithful, consistent member up to the time of his death. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Annie Butler of North Carolina, who died some twenty-five years ago. To this union, one child was born, a son, Mr. Geo. R. Sponcler, now an honored citizen of this city. In 1888, Mr. Sponcler was married to Miss Carrie Hughie of this city who survives him. The deceased was widely known and universally beloved in Newnan, his many admirable traits endearing him to old and young alike. His deep piety, broad- mindedness and geniality were characteristics which distinguished him in marked degree from his fellow man. He was a leading spirit in every movement looking to the moral uplift of the community. Several years ago he was presented with a gold headed cane by the members of the Young Men's Prayer Assocation, a gift which he cherished all the days of his useful and honorable life. Uncle Jake was possessed of many noble traits, but one of his chief characteristics was faithfulness, to his family and friends in the various relations in life, but, above all, to his Maker, and one of his favorite expressions was "If there is no life beyond the grave, I have gotten the best out of this life by being a Christian and am ready to go whenever He calls, but like Paul, I am still pressing on." The funeral was conducted Wednesday afternoon from the First Methodist church, services being conducted by Dr. R.J. Bigham, assisted by all the resident ministers. Out of his respect to his memory, the shops of the R.D. Cole Mfg. Co. were closed Wednesday afternoon, the deceased at one time having been in the employ of the company and for a period extending over twenty years. The remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery, the interment being made with the honors of the Odd Fellows order, an organization with which he had been intimately connected for more than fifty years. --- TURIN News Nov. 10th Another dark shadow fell on us Thursday of last week when Mrs. Emma Cole of Sharpsburg, yielded to the message of the Master who bade her lay down her burdens of this life and come up higher to a "house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." The deceased was the mother of Mr. J.R. Cole of Sharpsburg and Mr. J.W. Cole of Moreland and the sister of Messrs. Jas. Sharp and Wm. Sharp and Miss Carrie Sharp of this county, and Mrs. Andrew Mills of Griffin. She was a member of the Baptist church at Sharpsburg and was a noble Christian woman, held in high esteem by all who knew her. After the funeral services conducted by Rev. V.A. Ham of Newnan, her remains were laid to rest in Sharpsburg cemetery in the presence of many sorrowing friends. --- A man named Bishop, living in Fayette county, heard a disturbance in his chicken-house a night or so ago and went out with his gun to investigate. Placing the muzzle of the gun against his abdomen the gun was accidentally discharged, the loading entering his bowels from which inflammation set it and though skillfully treated he died in a few days. Thus death comes when least expected and man should be ready for the summons. --- LUTHERVILLE News Nov. 10th Mr. Paul Smith of Newnan came down Friday to attend the funeral of his aunt, Miss Sallie Lassetter. --- The death of Miss Sallie Lassetter caused deep sorrow in our town where she has been reared from childhood. She was a good woman and a kind neighbor and hosts of friends mourn her death. --- We sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Pomp Barnett in the death of their daughter Miss Marie which occurred last Tuesday in LaGrange. She was struck down several weeks ago with that dreaded disease, typhoid fever. Being one of the faculty of LaGrange Female College, she was sent to the sanatarium and was never able to be brought home. Hosts of friends mourn her untimely demise. The interment was at Greenville. Quite a party of friends attended the funeral of Miss Marie Barnett at Greenville last Wednesday. --- MADRAS News Mrs. J.A. Atchison received a telegram on Wednesday morning stating that Mr. Alvan Hyde had been in an accident at Buckhead, Ala., and had both legs broken. Mrs. Atchison left Thursday morning for Buckhead where she will attend him during his illness. --- LOCAL News Mrs. E.Z. Daniels and Mrs. Applewight of Millen are the guests of Mrs. J.F. Singleton. --- Miss Jennie Lou Nall of Lutherville spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister Mrs. Geo. Fuller. --- Mrs. S.E. Vineyard of East Point spent a few days this week with her daughter Mrs. F.G. Golden. --- Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barnes of Atlanta are at the bedside of their aunt, Mrs. Eugenia Palmer who is critically ill. --- Mrs. T.E. Hanson of Palmetto returned to her home Saturday after spending seveal days with her sister Mrs. F.G. Golden. --- Mr. Dan Brewster came over from Whitesburg on Thursday to see his sister Mrs. R.J. Barnett who is quite ill with typhoid fever. --- Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Hamilton who have been spending some time with Mrs. Hamilton's mother Mrs. C.L. Brittain, left Saturday for North Caorlina where they will reside in the future. Their many friends here regret that they have left Newnan. --- Deputy Marshall J.C. Johnson whose headquarters are in Newnan, brought Virgil C. Pratt and Green Story down from Harris county Wednesday night and carried them before Judge Brown on the charge of illicit distilling. They were both assessed a bond of $200. for their appearance at th December term of the United States Court. Bond was given in each case and the men allowed to go. The Columbus Enquirer-Sun --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, November 19, 1909 DEATH OF D.H. BOWERS We regret to note the death of D.H. Bowers on the 11th inst. He had been sick over a year with Bright's disease. Doncy Hamilton Bowers was born Dec. 20, 1855 and had lived here all his life except a few years in Spalding and Fayette counties. He was a valuable citizen and numbered his friends by the score. He was a Master Mason. He leaves a devoted wife, two children, W.E. Bowers and Mrs. Ida Stamps; one brother and two sisters, W.L. Bowers of Spalding county and Mrs. N.J. Adcock and Mrs. L.P. Vollenwieder of this place. The funeral was conducted at the Elmore cemetery by Rev. L.L. Landrum of Turin, where the remains were laid to rest. Six of his neighbors acted as pallbearers, W.C. Vollenweider, E.C. Adcock, J.T. Stamps, J.R. Arnold, W.D. Adcock and J.D. Adcock. Standing Rock, Nov. 16th --- SENOIA News Rev. and Mrs. J.R. Nolan entertained their children and grandchildren at a family reunion on Sunday. The grown people present from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Todd of Aberdeen, Mrs. Ed Kirkland of Griffin, Mrs. J.E. Lyon and Miss Bessie Funderburk of Hampton and Mrs. B.B. Funderburk of Bainbridge. --- LOCAL News The Herald and Advertiser is deeply pained to chronicle the death of Miss Eugenia Palmer, one of Newnan's most estimable and beloved women, which occurred on Saturday night last. She had been in failing health for more than a year and while her death was not unexpected, it was nevertheless a great shock to her many friends. She is survived by one brother, Judge E.C. Palmer of Cedar Creek district, besides a host of other relatives. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon, and was largely attended. Services were conducted by her pastor Dr. J.S. Hardaway and the remains were interred in Oak Hill cemetery. --- SKETCH IN MEMORY OF MRS. J.D. ARNOLD On Sabbath evening, Oct. 24th, Mrs. J.D. Arnold died at the home of her daughter Mrs. A.P. Bowers. Mrs. Arnold, nee Miss Nancy C. Owens, was a native of Monroe county where she was born in 1840; hence, at the time of her death, she had almost reached the promised three score and ten years. Moving to this county in 1857, which date marks the time of her marriage, Mrs. Arnold brought with her, her church letter which she placed with her husband's in the Ebenezer Baptist church. Of this church, she remained an active, zealous, consistent member until death. Then, we believe, was transferred from the church militant to the church triumphant. Mrs. Arnold's death was as she wished it. A few hours before she was taken sick, in conversation with her daughter, she expressed the desire that she might not outlive her husband and also that she might not live to be helpless and thus a constant care to loved ones. Owing to ill health, the last thirty- five or more years of Mrs. Arnold's life were spent at home. Here she accomplished a great and good work. Here she exerted a strong influence upon her children and grandchildren. Being delirious duringh the last day of her sickness, her mind returned to her own home and household duties. Of these things she talked almost constantly with those who waited at her bedside. For more than twelve hours, in her deliruim, she toyed with the bed covering, moving her hands as if sewing. She talked of being anxious to finish a piece of work. Occasionally her daughter would persuade her to rest, as continual sewing was tiring her arms. But she would rest only a short while, then begin again, insisting that she must finish that work.Thus she continued, hour after hour. Finally, a little more than an hour before her death, she moved the quilt as if folding it up saying as she did so, "Now I have finished my work." Then lying back peacefully, as a little child in its mother's arms, she was soon asleep, asleep to wake on a brighter and fairer shore. May the bereaved find comfort in the thought that hers was a finished work. Leaving it thus completed, she has passed to her reward, to hear the "well done, good and faithful servant." A Friend. --- RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT ON THE DEATH OF L.M. FARMER Luther M. Farmer was born in Coweta county, Ga., on the 31st day of December 1856 and died at Newnan, Ga., on the 27th day of October 1909. In his death, a good man has passed into the great unknown. Bro. Farmer answered correctly and truthfully the question, "Is life worth living" most unerringly. First, by living a life of usefulness to every other life with which he came in contact; second by living a life strict with and supreme reference to a future life, a life with God, beyond the grave. All through his life of 53 years one uppermost thought seemed to occupy his mind. His early life was spent on the farm of his father, Deacon J.J. Farmer, late of said county and it was here he studied and practiced the excellent rules of industry and economy so much needed in every avocation in the business world. It was also here he received instruction as to the importance of cultivating his heart and mind for other and more difficult pursuits. As his father gave him opportunity to attend the country and village schools, he applied himself with true devotion to prepare himself for higher studies and more advanced education; and it was while still living on the farm he caught the inspiration of pious parents and begin to think of his true conditon toward the God who gave him being.. Without delay, he applied for membership in the Missionary Baptist church at Ebenezer, Coweta county and was baptized into the fellowship of that church by Rev. R.E. Pitman. This occurred when he was about 16 years of age. And the fact that he had now identified himself with the church of Christ, made him realize more fully perhaps than ever before his duties to his fellow man and to God and his Savior. And thus he became the more inspired to seek after knowledge and the more earnestly to pursue his duties as his limited means and opportunities authorized. In due time he had prepared himself for college and in the year 1878 he entered the State University at Athens, Ga., from which institute he graduated in the class of 1881. Very soon thereafter he became a school teacher and taught several flourishing schools built up by his indomitable will and energetic efforts. While thus teaching in Georgia he was unanimously elected to a professorship in Howard College, Alabama. This place he filled with entire satisfaction to the trustees, the other professors and the study body and their parents, but failing health warned him to resign is place and seek a much needed rest. He soon began the study of law and after admission to the bar located in Newnan, where he at once took rank in his new profession. He also brought to Newnan his church letter and became a member of the First Baptist church and after a few years was made deacon, which office he held up to his death; he was also elected superintendant of the Sunday school which place he also held up to the time of his death. He was married to Miss Berta Camp of Coweta county on Dec. 4, 1890 and was a devoted and loving husband, a faithful, wise and judicious father. He was a loving brother, a true friend. Thus, in all these varied calls to duty, he had in each and all of them acted out the maxim "Act well your part, there all the honor lies." And it may in very truth be said he did act his part well. Such a life is a success, for his works do follow him. He needs no eulogy from us, for his untarnished life; faithful work is the eulogy to everybody who knew him. Farewell, dear, quiet, earnest, faithful brother and servant of the Lord..."Thou can never return to us but we hope to come where we believe thou are, to the mansion not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." Resolved, that we deplore the death of our brother and also the loss of his useful services to the church but that we bow in meek submission to the Divine will. Resolved, that we deeply and sincerely sympathize with his bereaved wife and children and also with all of his kindred. Resolved, that a copy of this memorial and these resolutions be spread on the church record; that a copy of this memorial be sent to the family, to the Christian Index, also a copy to each of our city papers for publication. Theo. B. Davis A.D. Freeman A.B. Cates, Committee ---- LUTHERVILLE News Mr. Eugene Barnett of Carrollton spent this week at home on account of the death of his sister Miss Marie Barnett. --- Mr. Walter Brown of Decatur has been spending a few days with his sister Mrs. M.S. Archer. --- LONE OAK News The critical illness of Mr. Lewis Prickett for some days past has awakened anxiety and the sympathy of the entire community. --- LOCAL News Mr. C.M. Hall of Jude, Wis., is visiting his father Mr. J.D. Hall near Sharpsburg. --- Mrs. Inez Spruell of Newport News, Virginia was the guest of her aunt Mrs. L.A. Perdue the past week. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, November 26, 1909 LUTHERVILLE News Mr. R.C. Connally of Manchester spent Sunday with his sister Mrs. W.F. Nall. --- Mrs. J.W. Lambert and mother Mrs. Clarke are visitng at Brantley, Ala. --- WELCOME News Mr. H.J. Pitman of Corinth visited his sister Mrs. F.J. Amis on Sunday. --- Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Bilbo visited their aunt Mrs. Jennie Luckie of Buckeye on Monday, who is quite ill. --- LOCAL News Capt. John H. Steed, an aged and prominent citizen of Campbell county, died on Tuesday. --- Mrs. J.W. Beavers of Grantville died at a private sanitarium in Atlanta last Friday. --- At a negro frolic on Mr. Ed Windom's place in the Second district on Saturday night, Burrell Faver was shot by Will Bowers, from the effects of which he died on Tuesday. A shotgun was the weapon used. Bowers was arrested Monday by Bailiff C.C. Bexley and brought to Newnan and is now in jail. --- Monday's news dispatches brought the announcement of the death of Mr. Sol Haas, which occurred at Los Angeles, California on Sunday. Mr. Haas was born in Germany but in 1849 his father's family emigrated to the United States and settled in Newnan. Here young Haas grew to manhood and at the outbreak of the Civil War enlisted as a member of the Newnan Guards and remained in service until the close of the hostilities. After the war he engaged in the railroad business and rose rapidly from one position to another, until finally he was made assistant to President Spencer of the Southern Railway. He was forced to retire from active work however on account of ill health and for several years prior to his death had resided in California. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/coweta/newspapers/newspape2571nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 32.5 Kb