Coweta County GaArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for APRIL 1910 April 1910 ************************************************ 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 28, 2006, 1:32 pm The Herald And Advertiser April 1910 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE NEWNAN HERALD AND ADVERTISER", Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia for APRIL 1910 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, April 1, 1910 WELCOME News March 31st Mrs. C.B. Wood of Buckeye spent Saturday with her daughter Mrs. C.S. Story. --- LOCAL News Three weeks ago, The Herald and Advertiser printed, upon what seemed reliable authority, a notice of the death of Mr. John S. Jackson, a former well known and popular citizen of Newnan. It was later ascertained that the rumor was unfounded and a correction was made in our subsequent issue. We are grieved to learn now that his death actually occurred on Sunday last at his home in Carrollton after a long and wasting illness. He was about 55 years of age and is survived by his wife and several children. The news of his death will be heard with genuine sorrow by his many friends in Coweta. --- Evelyn Clower, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Clower, who was so severely burned a few weeks ago, underwent a painful operation at a private sanitarium in Atlanta on Thursday of last week, when about twenty inches of new skin was grafted on to the burned places on her body, between the shoulders and the hips. The new skin was taken from the back and arms of the child's uncle, Mr. Geo. Clower, which was in itself quite a painful operation. The operations were performed by Dr. Manget and Dr. Nunnally of Atlanta and Dr. Davis of Newnan. Both the little girl and her uncle were doing well at last accounts. --- HANDY News March 30th Mrs. Julie Lovelady of Lowell, who ha been sick for quite a while, died last Thursday. Funeral services were conducted Friday morning at Elim church by Rev. F.J. Amis. --- Mr. Jim Haynes, a well known citizen of this community, died suddenly at his home at Enon Grove Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at Elim church by Rev. F.J. Amis and were attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives. The message brought by the pastor was most impressive as he spoke from the text: "Be ye also ready for ye know not the day or the hour when the Son of Man cometh." --- Mrs. J.D. Grimes is pending a few days with her sister Mrs. T.A. Harp at Corner Branch, who has been quite sick. --- TURIN News March 31st We tender condolence to Mr. W.B. Sharpe and Miss Carrie Sharpe of Sharpsburg upon the death of their nephew Mr. J.M. Haynes which occurred suddenly Saturday at his home in Heard County. --- Mrs. Tex Landrum of Fayetteville visited her brother Mr. Jas. Banks on Sunday. --- Mrs. Marcus Chandler and daughter Miss Fletcher Mae Willingham were guests last week of Mrs. J.A. Pendergrast at Newnan. --- Mr. and Mrs. John White of Greenville spent the weekend here with the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. John Hines Sr. --- MADRAS News March 31st The illness of Mr. Geo. W. Lewis, mentioned in previous writings, terminated in his death Monday morning at the home of his son Mr. Jas. C. Lewis, being the second time that the Death Angel has visited this home since April 25, 1909. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. F.J. Amis of Welcome. Mr. J.D. Arnold of Sharpsburg and Judge Britt Ware of Heard county who were present, testified in generous and appreciative terms to his nobility of character, as he had been known by them since 1851. It is pleasant to know that one's memory is held so dearly and treated so kindly as the body lies mouldering in the dust, and even better to cherish and show marks of neighborly appreciation while one is alive, as was shown toward Mr. Lewis during his illness and to his family since his death. Besides a true and loving companion, the deceased leaves four sons, Mr. John Lewis of Texas, Mr. Geo. Lewis of Atlanta, Mr. Gartrell Lewis of Corinth and Mr. Jas. C. Lewis of Madras; also, Mr. Britt Strong, a step-son, besides numerous other relatives and a score of friends, survive to mourn his departure. He had lived to a ripe old age of 79. In the presence of sorrowing relatives and a host of sympathetic friends, the remains were laid to rest Tuesday afternoon in the quiet churcyard at Jones Chapel. The writer extends her deepest sympathy to the family in their bereavement. --- Mr. and Mrs. Gartrell Lewis of Corinth, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lewis of Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Chandler of the Third district, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Chandler of Newnan, Judge Britt Ware of Heard county, Mr. J.D. Arnold of Sharpsburg, Mr. Ed Daniel of Palmetto, Mr. Britt Strong of Welcome and Mr. John Hammock of Longstreet attended the funeral of Mr. Geo. W. Lewis on Tuesday. --- We are sorry to learn that Mr. J.H. Wise, whose collar bone was broken a few days ago, is not doing so well. --- MORELAND News March 30th Mr. Jesse Jackson who had suffered intensely for several months, breathed his last on Friday of last week. He was a member of the Baptist church and his pastor, Rev. V.A. Ham, preached his funeral Saturday at White Oak A.R.P. church, where he was laid to rest by his loving companion who preceded him to the grave several years ago. He leaves three sons to mourn his death who have the sympathy of their friends everywhere. --- We are deeply grieved to hear of the death of Mr. Benson Camp which occurred Sunday at his home near Haralson. He was reared in this community and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his death. --- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. S.V. Carpenter, Miss Lizzie Lou Camp and Mr. Walker Camp Jr. went down to Haralson on Monday to attend the funeral of their brother Mr. Benson Camp whose death occurred near that place on Sunday. --- Coweta lost two of her oldest and most worthy citizens by the death of Mr. Geo. W. Lewis of Madras and that of Mr. I.J. Jackson of the Second district. These deaths occurred only a few days apart and caused general sorrow among their friends. --- The death of Mr. N.B. Camp which occurred suddenly Sunday afternoon at his home near Haralson, was a great shock to his Newnan friends and is much lamented. He was a son of Mr. Walker G. Camp and brother of Mrs. S.V. Carpenter, Misses Ruth and Lizzie Lou Camp and Mr. W. Camp of Newnan. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, April 8, 1910 LOCAL News Mr. W.S. Copeland's handsome country home, three miles northwest of the city, caught fire between 10 and 11 o'clock last night and was entirely consumed, together with all of his household effects, as well as those belonging to his son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sewell, who made their home with him. The members of the family were sleeping soundly and did not wake until the roof was nearly ready to fall in. They barely had time to escape with their lives and were unable to save even their wearing apparel. The house was insured for about one-third of its value and there was only $500. insurance on the furniture and other household goods. The fire originated in the attic and is supposed to have been caused by rats. Messrs. Copeland and Sewell have the sympathy of everyone in their misfortune. --- OBITUARY OF MRS. JANE HOLLINGSWORTH MOBLEY On Thursday, Dec. 23, 1909, when the world was rejoicing at the approach of Christmas, Mrs. Jane Hollingsworth Mobley fell asleep and her spirit took its flight from this world of sin, sickness, sorrow, pain and death to the beautiful mansion above. She was born at Griffin, Ga., on Aug. 11, 1833 and moved with her father to Heard county in 1851, locating near Hollingsworth's ferry. In 1857 she was happily married to Mr. Ned Mobley. The union was one of hearts, so beautifully were their lives blended into one. In early life she united with the Presbyterian church. Hers was an exemplary life. She possessed all those lovely traits of character which so adorn the true Christian. She was full of joy and hope, her trust being in her Savior and Him alone. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, ever ready to bear any burden of duty that fell to her part; a friend among friends and a neighbor among neighbors. She leaves a husband, four daughters and three sons, besides a large number of relatives and friends. To the sorrowing relatives we would say, "weep not; she has gone to her reward." Her life's mission was done, her share of earth's sorrows had been endured and she was fitted for the lovelier things that are withholden from our eyes. Gladly should we yield her to that blest existence which is better, awaiting patiently the time when it will be our opportunity to rejoin her in a home where earth never tears asunder the bonds of affection, where they shall be no tears of sorrow. B.B., Welcome, Ga., March 15th ---- TURIN News April 6th We deeply deplore the death of our friend, Bro. Jesse Jackson. For several years the writer was his pastor, shared his friendship and brotherly love, and was often edified by his fervent religious talks. He was a gallant Confederate soldier and to the end of his days loved and revered the "Lost Cause." To his three sons we tender sincere sympathy. --- LODI News April 6th Mr. Bob Ingram of Riverside spent Sunday with his daughter Mrs. Jeff Hutchens. --- Mr. Billy Wiggins and family of Carrollton, Mr. Lewis Wiggins and family, Mr. Aubrey Wiggins and family and Mr. Joe Stephens and family all met at Joe Beavers' on the fourth Saturday and enjoyed a family reunion. Among those who joined them during the afternoon were Mr. C.B. Wood and daughter and Mr. W.E. Pearson. --- DEATH OF A POPULAR CITIZEN Mr. W.J. Driskill, whose illness had been mentioned from time to time in the Herald and Advertiser, died last night about half past 6 o'clock at his home on West Washington street. Mr. Driskill's illness began nearly a year ago when he suffered a general breakdown of health and spent several weeks at a sanatarium in Atlanta. He never recovered from this attack and was confined at home most of the time up to the day of his death. Mr. Driskill was one of Newnan's best known and most popular citizens and his death is much regretted by everyone. He was for twenty years superintendant of the Coweta Fertilizer Co.'s factory and proved a valuable man in that position, whose place will not be easy to fill. He served one or two terms as alderman some years ago. The deceased is survived by his wife and one child, besides a number of other relatives, most of the latter residing in Alabama. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Central Baptist church. The interment will be made with Masonic honors. --- ORDINARY'S COURT News The following business was transacted at the regular monthly term of the Court of Ordinary on Monday last: W.M. Sasser appointed administrator on the estate of Chas. F. Sasser, deceased. --- Twelve months support set apart of Mrs. E.O. Hindsman out of the estate of Felix E. Hindsman, deceased. --- Mrs. Elizabeth Carter qualified as natual guardian of her minor children Eddie Hyde, Essie Hyde and Arthur Hyde. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Geo. Slagle of Franklin, N.C. will arrive tomorrow to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Holmes. --- Capt. R.M. Moss, a well known citizen of Greenville, died Sunday afternoon, aged 68. He was a veteran of the Civil War. --- Dr. A.A. Barge and Dr. J.L. Barge went up to Campbell county on Monday to attend the funeral of their cousin, Mr. W.P. Barge whose death occurred Saturday in Atlanta. He had been for many years a resident of Atlanta and was prominent in the affairs of that city. --- Mr. J.H. Foster went up to Woodstock, Ga., yesterday to attend the funeral of his niece Mrs. Claude Chandler whose death occurred Tuesday morning. The deceased was married only a year ago and her death was a peculiarly sad one. She is survived by her husband and an infant child. --- Mr. J.T. Holmes suffered a stroke of paralysis Monday night, his entire right side being affected, but we are pleased to learn that his condition this morning appears much improved. Strong hopes of his recovery are now entertained and his many friends pray that this expectation may be fully realized. --- Just as we go to press, we learn of the death of Capt. John Henry Williams of Lutherville. He was stricken with paralysis Sunday morning and on Wednesday afternoon, the end came. Capt. Williams was born and reared in Meriwether and has scores of friends who will regret to hear of his death. He will be buried at the Greenville cemetery this morning, Friday. The Meriwether Vindicator, the 8th inst. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, April 15, 1910 TURIN News April 13th The Turin relatives and friends of Mrs. Neal Moses of Carrollton were shocked to hear of her death, which occurred Sunday, after a long illness. She was the widow of the late Neal Moses, and a daughter of Dr. W.W. Fitts of Carrollton, and sister-in-law of Messrs. C.L. Moses and L.T. Moses of this place. She leaves one son and two daughters. The aged father and three children have the sincere sympathy of the writer in their bereavement. --- Mrs. Ansley Moses, Mrs. A.S. Jones and Mr. and Mrs. L.T. Moses attended the funeral of Mrs. Neal Moses at Carrollton on Monday last. --- LODI News April 13th Mr. Gene Payton and wife spent Sunday with the latter's father Mr. Henry Dyer near Sargent. --- Mrs. Joe Bilbo suffered a slight stroke of paralysis last week but is convalescing at this writing. --- LUTHERVILLE News April 13th We deeply sympathize with the family of Mrs. J.H. Williams in the loss of a dear husband and father. Mr. Williams was an honorable, upright citizen and few men had more friends than he. His death has left a vacancy in the community that will be hard to fill. The remains were taken to Greenville for interment. May God's grace strengthen and sustain the bereaved family in their affliction. Among the out of town relatives who attended the funeral were Col. and Mrs. Will Taylor of Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams of Birmingham, Dr. Howard Williams of Opelika, Prof. and Mrs. L.E. Bevis of Newnan, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller of Franklin, Mrs. Mary Robertson of Atlanta and Miss Eliza Robertson of Greenville. --- Mr. Bob Freeman of West Point was here last week at the bedside of his relative, Capt. J.H. Williams. --- HANDY News April 13th Mrs. O.M. Cavender has returned home after spending a week with her daughter Mrs. Reuben Jackson at Centralhatchee. --- Mr. and Mrs. Huckaby of Centralhatchee spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.M. Cavender. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Thos. J. Jones is visiting her sister Mrs. Hugh Downing in Columbus. --- Mr. Ed Pitman and two young sons of Sharpsburg visited their aunt Miss Mary Bolton on Tuesday. --- Miss Mary Bolton and Miss Kittie Bolton will leave next Wednesday for a months visit to Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Askins at Lake City, S.C. --- Mr. Fred Meyer of Savannah and Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Meyer of Lexington, N.C. were in Newnan the past week on a visit to their sister Mrs. Maude Driskill. --- Rev. and Mrs. T.R. Kendall Jr. of Moreland were called to this city last week by the sickness and death of Mrs. Kendall's nephew, Mr. Wm. Bradfield. The LaGrange Graphic --- Mr. and Mrs. James Walter Owens announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth Mae to Mr. Arthur Leonard Fowler of Fairburn, the wedding to take place at home on Tuesday, May 17th. --- BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY OF MRS. ELLEN LEIGH POTTS A most pleasant occasion was the afternoon reception tendered Mrs. Ellen Leigh Potts by her family on Tuesday, April 5th in celebration of her birthday. A refreshing shower came to make amends for the dust and summer-like heat of several weeks past, and the mercury registered normal, spring-like weather for the auspicious day. Each member of this cultured family was athrill with generous hospitality, and the desire to make each privileged guest feel the glow and warmth of the genuine welcome and old-time Southern hospitality for which this family has long been celebrated. To bear me out in this assertion will be many who have enjoyed their sumptuous barbecues, when leaving the limitations of city environment, they repair to their surburban home and invite practically everyone in town to come out and receive ample return for their many social amenities. To hear Mr. J.S. Miller, the golden-hearted but now of golden memory, tell of his merry boyhood days and many escapades with "Cousin Tom" or "Cousin Ellen", out at the old Leigh home with its wide-open doors, inherited by Mrs. Potts, the youngest daughter of the Leighs, and occupied by them beyond the memory of our oldest inhabitant, has been the pleasure of the writer, and sounded like a chapter of some old legend. A gray-haired man, whose knees when a child left their print in the sand when he drank water from the old homestead spring, and listened to the murmuring of the stream as it went dancing down the glen, expressed a desire to go and drink again from that "fountain of youth." But to the more recent occasion. The assembled friends, young and old, were merry and congenial, while the collation served, though in honor of the elderly, was modern in every respect and could not have been excelled. It consisted of several courses, that the taste and preference of each might be pleased. The fruitade that was served to repletion was nectarine in quality, a fitting accompaniment to the viands that did credit to the fair hands that prepared them. Geo. Kinnard, the bright and rosy young grandson of the hostess, was the only gentleman in evidence and did justice to the occasion in every way, proving a convenient page for the ladies present. A sad thought was that after one has reached life's meridian and is passing down the autumn slope, how many of the friends known and loved in life's morning and noonday have dropped out of the journey! In former years, when Mrs. Potts had reunions of her friends, among her guests were seen Mrs. Jas. Stacy, Mrs. J.S. Miller, Mrs. P.H. Brewster, Mrs. D.B. Woodroof, Mrs. Monterey Arnold, Mrs. "Pink" Cole, and others of cherished memory who have passed on to the land of the "gone before". The bright thought that lasts is the useful life of Mrs. Potts, which is an inspiration to all who know her. No life has been fuller of good deeds. She counts idleness as a sin and says she would consider it a punishment to sit an hour with folded hands. From her very girlhood her unselfish service for others began, when she was foster-mother to a host of nieces and nephews who came to their grandparents for the sake of convenience to Newnan's then fine school facilities, and some of the brave boys who fell with the "Lost Cause" were her devoted subjects. She understands needle-craft in all its branches, and pieces of her work both of use and beauty, adorn many homes of Newnan and surrounding sections, prized as bridal gifts more than china, silver or cut-glass, because inwrought into them is the life and love of the giver. To the sick and sorrowing and the poor and needy are her most blessed ministries. Her wonderful memory recalls enough interesting facts to fill a volume. She is one of our pioneer residents and war heroines with a mind stored with facts concerning "the time that tried men's souls". In wishing many happy returns of the day to this lovely woman, I but echo the wish of a wide circle of relatives and friends. A Guest. --- MORELAND News April 6th Mr. Herschel Post and Miss Robinson of Grantville were married at the Methodist parsonage here a few days ago. --- RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT IN THE DEATH OF JAMES M. HAINES By Enon Church Sunday School On Saturday evening, March 26, 1910, the Death Angel visited our community and carried away the soul of our much beloved Sunday school superintendant, Bro. James M. Haines. We grieve not as those without hope, for he possessed that faith that will not shrink; but mysterious is the Providence that takes away from us our brother while yet in the morning of life. Those who knew him loved him best and hoped he had many days of happiness and usefulness ahead of him, but human hopes are often keenly disappointed and so it was in this case. The Master called our brother and the affection of loved ones and friends could not keep him from obeying the summons; so his spirit took its flight to the mysterious beyond and his loved ones were left to shed their tears in sadness; but they sorrow not as those without hope, for this daily life leads them to trust that he sleeps in Jesus. Bro. Haines was born Dec. 21, 1874. He united with the Baptist church at Sharpsburg about eighteen years ago. He had been a member of Enon church and Sunday school only fifteen short months. He was a noble citizen, devoted to his church and to the duties of a true Christian life. It seems that his mission on earth was to sing the gospel, having sung on the day of his death "How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer's ear", the last song he ever sang. He was a devoted husband and a kind and affectionate father. It was only a short time he had him with us but we had all learned to love him. "We loved him, yes, we loved him, But Angels loved him more, And have sweetly called him, To yonder shining shore. The golden gates were open, A gentle voice said, Come! With farewells to loved ones unspoken, He calmly entered home." Being sick a great deal, he was kept away from his work, but his thoughts and prayers were always with us. He was never known to complain, but always had a smile and a kind word for everybody. Let us not think of him as sleeping in the cold grave, but as resting in paradise with the God whom he loved to serve, waiting and watching for his loved ones here on earth. He leaves a heartbroken wife and three dear little children, three sisters, three brothers and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. The Sunday school feels that in the death of Bro. Haines it has not only lost a beloved superintendant, but one of its best workers; also our leader in singing. We can only say, "God's will be done" for He knoweth best. Therefore, be it resolved; That we bow in humble submission to God's will. That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends. That this memorial be spread on our Sunday school minutes, that a copy be sent to his family and also to The Herald and Advertiser, the Newnan News and Franklin News and Banner for publication. Mrs. Enola Hawk Mrs. Fannie M. Kidd F.B. Hood J.R. Hawk E.H. Kidd, Committee ---- RESOLUTION OF RESPECT IN THE DEATH OF ALONZO STEPHENS The Lord has seen fit to call Bro. Alonzo Stephens from this world while yet in the prime of life. He was devoted to his church, and ever ready to help with his presence and means. Our hearts are made sad to give up Bro. Stephens but when we think of what sweet rest he now enjoys we are constrained to say "All is well." Though afflicted, he bore his suffering without murmuring. He was born Jan. 2, 1875 and died Feb. 12, 1910 leaving a father, mother and two sisters to mourn his death. Weep not, dear ones, he is not dead, but sleepeth. Let each of us put on the breast-plate of righteousness and go out boldly to meet our enemy with the assurance that He will keep us. Therefore, be it resolved; That in the death of Bro. Stephens this church has lost another link in its chain that will be hard to fill. That a page in our church book be devoted to his memroy and a copy be furnished The Herald and Advertiser for publication. S.R. Crain J.A. Bilbo W.F. Thigpen, Committee (name of church not given in this article) --- LOCAL News "Aunt" Polly Morgan celebrated her 82nd birthday on Sunday with an excellent dinner to her near relatives. She is amost excellent lady and is still well and hearty. She resides in the same house her husband built for them in 1847. Sixty-three years in the same house and during these years she has held the respect and esteem of all her neighbors. There are few people who live better or more useful lives than has Aunt Polly Morgan. The Senoia Enterprise- Gazette. --- Saturday night, April 2nd, Mr. W.N. Jackson passed away at his home in this city. Although he had been in ill health for some time his death was unexpected. Mr. Jackson came to Carrollton from Newnan several years ago and identified himself with the interests of our town. His death was rendered more sad by the fact that scarcely a week has passed since the death of his brother Mr. John S. Jackson. Funeral services were held at the Central Baptist church on Monday morning, after which the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. Mr. Jackson leaves a wife and several children. The Carrollton Free Press --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, April 22, 1910 SKETCH OF MAJOR MEREDITH KENDRICK In 1860, Meredith Kendrick, a prominent young member of the Newnan bar, was elected Solicitor-General of the Tallaposa (now Coweta) circuit. He filled this position with marked ability until the inauguration of the Lincoln administration in 1861, which event threatened the peace of our beloved Southland, when the gallant Kendrick laid down all civic honors and raised a company from the counties of Coweta, Campbell and Carroll and in June following, went into camp at Big Shanty (now Kennesaw), Cobb County, for drill. It being the policy of the Confederate authorities to receive no troops for a less term of service than "three years or the war", caused his company to disband, leaving Capt. Kendrick but a remnant of his first enlistment. But, undiscouraged, he went to Atlanta where he found Capt. S.C. Rose with a like number of men, whom he induced to return with him, and they were mustered into service as Co. C. 3rd Battalion Georgia Volunteers, with M. Kendrick as Captain, S.C. Rose, 1st Lieutenant, Thos. D. Wright 2nd Lieutenant, and Jesse D. Gilbert as 3rd Lieutenant. After a short drill service, all troops at this camp were ordered to Lynchburg, Va., thence to Richmond and from there quite a number were sent to Goldsboro, N.C. From here the 3rd Georgia Battalion was ordered to Greenville, Tenn., and in the early part of 1862 joined the command of Gen. James E. Rains at Cumberland Gap who was commandant of this important post. Gen. Rains and Capt. Kendrick being of the same profession in civilian life, lawyers, and holding the same position, a mutual admiration soon sprang up between them which lasted during life. After Gen. Bragg's invation of Kentucky, the Army returned in the Fall of 1862 to Middle Tennessee where it fought the great battle of Murfreesboro on Dec. 31st and where the dashing Rains was killed and the gallant Kendrick severely wounded. After the fall of Rains, Gen. W.B. Bates, afterwards Gov. of Tennessee) succeeded to the command of the brigade. He, too, soon learned the worth of the chivalrie Kendrick had as will hereafter be seen. After the battle of Murfreesboro the 3rd and 9th Georgia battalions were consolidated, making the 37th Georgia Regiment. Col. M.A. Stovall of the 3rd batallion was promoted to Brigadier and assigned to a brigade in the Mississippi army; Maj. A.F. Rudler was made Colonel, Lt. Col. Joe Smith of the 9th Georgia batallion was made Lieutenent Colonel of the 37th Georgia Regiment, Capt. Kendrick of Co. C became Major and Lieut. Thos. D. Wright was made Capt. of Co. I., a new regiment. Resigning soon after, Lieut. Wm. Hutcheson became captain of Co. I., 37th Georgia regiment and was mortally wounded in the battle of Jonesboro, Ga., on Aug. 31st, dying at Barnesville on Nov. 23, 1864. The battle of Hoover's Gap came next, followed by the great battle of Chickamauga on the 19th and 20th of Sept. 1863 and in Nov. came the battle of Missionary Ridge after which our Army established winter quarters at Dalton, until the Johnston-Sherman campaign began in May 1864. Gen. Bragg having been called to Richmond for service in the War Dept., when he took leave of the Army for Richmond. Gen. Bates accompanied him, carrying with him the name of Major Kendrick for promotion to Brigadier-General. But, alas! On the morning of the 14th of June 1864, while in command of the brigade picket line near Lost Mountain, Cobb county, Ga., very near the place and in the same county where he had enlisted in the service about three years before, he fell mortally wounded. He was borne into camp to the regiment surgeon's tents. Dr. Calloway made a hasty examination of the wound but his sad face and hesitating manner only brought a shadow of gloom over the handsome face of the heroic sufferer and the hearts of devoted friends and comrades around him. An ambulance was brought and the matchless Kendrick was sent to the vacated home of a Mr. Hardage, where, after intense suffering of mind and body until about midnight of June 15, 1864, and within about three miles of Marietta, the gallant soul of Major Kendrick went home to the God who gave it and his magnificent form to his home in Newnan, where in waiting, was one of the deepest sorrows ever poured forth from a crushed and bleeding heart over the handsome and beloved form of an idolized and devoted husband. After the sad homecoming and the solemn rites were over, all that was mortal of the brilliant and matchless Kendrick was laid to rest in the family cemetery there, to await the last roll call of the countless dead. Jos. Hutcheson, Decatur, Ga., April 11th, 1910. ---- LOCAL News Mr. T.M. Braswell, who removed from St. Charles to Union City a few months ago, became involved in an unfortunate altercation at the last named place Saturday afternoon with a man named Jeff Crow and was forced to shoot Crow in self defense. Crow was in Braswell's store and became angered over some trivial matter. He could not be pacified and made an assault upon Braswell with a soda water bottle, whereupon the latter used his pistol, shooting Crow in the stomach. The wounded man died Monday morning. Mr. Braswell was for many years a citizen of this county and was known and esteemed here as a peaceful, law abiding citizen. His many friends here regret the tragic occurrence and feel confident that he will be exonerated when the case comes to trial. --- DEATH OF DR. THOS. J. POOLE Dr. Thos. J. Poole died Saturday morning, March 5, 1910 at Jakin, Early county, Ga. He was the third son of Dr. and Mrs. W.H. Poole of Douglasville, Ga. His father was one of the most prominent physicians and reputable men in this part of the state , having been engaged in the practice of medicine over forty years at the time of his death on Sept. 2, 1903. Dr. Thos. J. Poole was born in Douglasville, Ga. on April 7, 1873. After his school days at Douglasville he entered the Georgia School of Technology and from there he went to the A. and M. College at Auburn, Ala. He graduated from the Southern Medical College at Atlanta on April 1, 1896. In his chosen profession, in the practice of medicine and surgery, he was one of the best physicians in the state. Although a semi-invalid from rheumatism, nothing daunted him. He was an ever ready friend to the poor, sick and afflicted. Always ready to go through cold, stormy weather, he gave his services gladly to relieve, poor, afflicted, unfortunate humanity. He had made his home at Jakin, Ga., for several years before his death. This is one of South Georgia's largest saw-mill towns and he had quite an extensive practice there. Until the new convict system went into effect he had charge of the large number of the state's convicts. He was always, in his work there, an example to other physicians. He was not only their physician, but their friend and treated these unfortunates with kindness. Never did he give one an unkind word, was always a willing helper to them in all their troubles. In September 1908, he returned to Douglasville on account of sickness and was away about five months. On his return to Jakin, the convicts, seeing him alight from the train, gave him a rousing welcome and his first trip to camp was a royal reception. It was a pitiful sight, although a pretty one, to see the feelings of these men shown to one who had never taken advantage of them. Dr. Pool was married March 24, 1901 to one of Coweta county's most popular young ladies, Miss Ethel D. Stamps, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.I. Stamps. Two children blessed their union. His remains were brought from Jakin to the family home at Douglasville and interred in the cemetery there on March 7th. Besides his wife and two little boys, Thomas J. Poole Jr., aged 8 and William Hayne Poole, age 3, surviving him are his mother Mrs. A.M. Poole, two brothers, Dr. R.H. Poole of Douglasville and Mr. D.T. Poole of Newnan, Ga. His sisters are Mrs. P.E. Bexley of Tallapoosa, Mrs. R.F. Pickett of Savannah, wife of Prof. B.F. Pickett, former superintendant of the Newnan public schools, Mrs. J.C. Tumlin of Atlanta and Miss Carrie Poole of Douglasville. --- RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT IN THE DEATH OF JOHN DUKES By Macedonia Baptist Church On March 3, 1910 the spirit of our beloved friend and brother John Dukes, took its flight to that beautiful home above, after a short illness, at the home of his son Sherod in Newnan. He was in his 76th year at the time of his death. In early manhood he married Miss Angelina Jackson and they traveled the road of life together for more than fifty years. She crossed the silent river last August and left our brother with a sad heart and bowed head to complete the journey alone. Bro. Dukes is survived by four children, Mrs. Martha Sewell, Will, Bob and Sherod Dukes; and four children had preceded him, Mrs. Molle Torrence, Mrs. Amanda Haynes, Joe W. Dukes and Tom Dukes. Bro. Dukes joined the Baptist church in Campbell county about 1868. He afterwards moved his membership to Macedonia and for fifteen or sixteen years before his death had been a deacon of this church. He was a noble brother, modest, kind and gentle to those about him. He was a faithful, consistent member of this church, and always ready and willing to do what he believed to be his duty. Therefore, be it resolved; That we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who "doeth all things well." That we extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives and point them to the Savior for true consolation. That we dedicate a page of our minute book sacred to his memory. J.C. Sewell Marion Sewell J.R. Stamps, Committee --- TURIN News April 20th We met with the brethren of Pleasant Hill church on Sunday last and while there, learned that Miss Harris who was severely burned a few weeks ago, died from the effects of her injuries, and her remains were laid to rest in Bethel cemetery. We extend our sincere condolence to the stricken family. --- WELCOME News April 20th Mrs. Hope Jackson of Corinth spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Strong. --- Mr. and Mrs. O.B. Brooks of the Third district visited the latter's parents on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Summers. --- LOCAL News Jas. O. Norwood, a well known citizen of Hogansville, died at a private sanatarium in Atlanta on Monday last, aged 61. --- Mrs. Anna Burdette Jeter of Grantville announces the engagement of her daughter Willie Mae to Mr. Frank Ridley Cline, the wedding to take place in May. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, April 29, 1910 Sunday morning, Mr. Andrew Neill and Miss Camilla Brown called at the home of Rev. H.S. Rees and asked to be made one. The marriage was duly solemnized by the minister, the parties remaining seated in their carriage during the ceremony. They then proceeded to the home of the groom's parents where a joyous reception awaited them. --- MORELAND News Mr. P.M. Waltom was 75 years of age on April 20th. He says if there is another person in Coweta who has the same birthday he would like to exchange mementoes. --- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Barr announce the engagement of their daughter Susie to Mr. J. Alton Addy, the wedding to take place June 15th. --- Mrs. F.B. Wells was called to Doraville yesterday by a message announcing the death of her mother Mrs. Reeves which occurred Tuesday night. The Senoia Enterprise-Gazette --- Mr. J.W. McGahee passed away last Tuesday in this city at the home of his mother Mrs. T.J. McGahee. He fell a victim of pellagra and had been ill for several weeks. The Meriwether Vindicator --- Col. A.T. Abbott, the Coweta Fertilizer Company's oldest traveling representative, died in Atlanta on Monday last. The funeral took place on Tuesday. --- Mr. J.H. Cook, a well known and popular citizen of Cedar Creek district, died Wednesday morning, aged about 60. he leaves a wife and several children, besides other relatives and a host of friends throughout the county. The funeral took place at Macedonia church yesterday afternoon, services being conducted by Rev. F.J. Amis. --- Mr. and Mrs. Mike Powell were called to Summerton, S.C. on the 18th inst. by a telegram announcing the critical illness of Mrs. Powell's aunt, Mrs. R.R. Briggs. Before reaching their destination however, they had another telegram announcing her death. The news of Mrs. Briggs' death was heard with deep regret by her many friends in Newnan where she had frequently visited, and the sympathy of everyone goes out to the bereaved husband. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/coweta/newspapers/newspape2576nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 38.2 Kb