Coweta County GaArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for JUNE 1910 June 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 30, 2006, 11:55 pm The Herald And Advertiser June 1910 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE NEWNAN HERALD AND ADVERTISER" Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia for JUNE 1910 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, June 3, 1910 LOCAL News We regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. Annie Simril of this city which occurred Wednesday night at the home of her daughter Mrs. F.M. Bryant on Spring street. She had been ill for several months with Bright's disease and during the last week of her illness, other complications of a serious nature developed, resulting in her death. The deceased was about 65 years of age and is survived by three children, Mrs. F.M. Bryant and Mrs. H.A. Goolsby of this city and Mr. Lewis Simril of LaGrange. She was a good woman and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved relatives. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, services being conducted by Rev. J.E. Hannah. The interment was at Oak Hill. --- R.D. COLE Sr., NEWNAN'S "GRAND OLD MAN", DIED WEDNESDAY NIGHT, AGED 89 After an illness of ten days, the spirit of Mr. R.D. Cole Sr., Newnan's first citizen, passed from earth to a better world on Wednesday night at half past 10 o'clock, aged 89 years and 5 months. Our pen falters in trying to pay fitting tribute to the life and character of this grand old man, because it is not easy to find words with which to fairly portray his useful and eventful life or his beautiful and well rounded character. His career since coming to Newnan over half a century ago is a notable part of the town's history, for his life and labors were closely interwoven with its growth and progress from the first day that he came to live amongst us. He was by nature and purpose a constructionist, a builder, with a genius for conception, an ability for achievement and a wise judgment and forethought that are possessed by few of the so-called captains of industry of modern times. He was one of the founders of the R.D. Cole Mfg. Co. and also of the Newnan Cotton Mills and had been president of both from the time of their organizaton until the day of his death. He was also interested in other large enterprises and a moving spirit in most of the undertakings that have contributed to the upbuilding of Newnan. To his close friends he was the soul of good fellowship, but greatest of all was he as a man; and as a man it is those who knew him best who most love to contemplate him. He believed in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. He believed that he who scattered flowers in the pathway of his fellow man, who lets into the dark places of life the sunshine of human sympathy and human happiness, is following in the footsteps of the Master. His cheerful, helping life will long linger as a fragrant memory with those who knew him. His record has been made and will remain with us as a lasting treasure. His life was gentle, but, like the still waters, it was deep. He carried in his heart of hearts those whom he loved, and his hand was never weary, his step never failed, in caring for and ministering to those who were dependent on him. His best monument will be the good report that he has left behind in the community in which he had lived for more than sixty years.. A most remarkable man has passed from us. The vintage of his years is an uplifting influence eternity alone can adequately praise. All business was suspended this morning during the hour set for the funeral which took place at the Central Baptist church, and a large concourse assembled to pay the last mark of respect to Newnan's oldest and most beloved citizen. Services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. J.S. Hardaway, assisted by Rev. W.J. Cotter, Rev. J.E. Hannah, Dr. R.J. Bigham and Rev. J.F. Singleton. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. The interment was at Oak Hill. The only near relatives surviving are Messrs. M.F. Cole, R.D. Cole Jr., E.M. Cole, F.B. Cole and R.N. Cole, all nephews of the deceased and present owners of the R.D. Cole Mfg. Co. ---- AN ATROCIOUS MURDER Monday night at 9 o'clock as A.J. Chappell, a young farmer, was returning from Palmetto to his home in the Seventh district, he was shot from ambush and instantly killed. The weapon used was a shotgun, a charge of buckshot entering near his left shoulder and passing almost entirely through his body. His left arm and seven ribs were fractured by the deadly missiles and a section of his backbone two inches in length was also torn out by the shot. It is supposed that Chappell fell out of his buggy when shot, and the first intimation that his family received that some mishap had befallen him was when the horse he was driving reached home pulling the empty vehicle. His wife became alarmed at once and fearing that her husband had met with an accident of some character, she persuaded Ben White and Haywood Gay, two negroes in the neighborhood, to go back up the road and see if they could find any trace of the missing man. About three quarters of a mile from home they found the dead body of Chappell lying by the roadside. They quickly spread the alarm and in a short time several people living near the scene of the killing gathered. There was much indignation among the dead man's neighbors and steps were taken at once to apprehend the perpetrator of the dastardly crime. Bad feelings were known to have existed for several days between Chappell and his brother-in-law Jack Pollard and it was suspected at once that he had something to do with the killing. Dan Wright, Lee Thomas and Morris Stallings, colored, and C.S. Shaw, white, were also suspected of complicity in the crime. These men told conflicting stories when arrested, Pollard charging that the negro Dan Wright fired the shot that killed Chappell, while Wright declared that Pollard did the shooting. The other parties named were held as accessories and all are now in jail. Dan Wright has contradicted his first statement and declares now that he does not know who killed Chappell. Coroner Cook held an inquest Tuesday morning and upon the evidence brought out by the investigation, the jury returned a verdict to the effect that Chappell came to his death from a gunshot wound and that, in the opinion of the jury, the circumstances pointed to Pollard as the guilty party. It will be remembered that Chappell killed a man named Minnix several years ago, not far from the spot where he was himself shot down, but was subsequently tried and acquitted. Chappell was 37 years of age and leaves a wife and child. Pollard is 23 years of age and has a wife. Both Chappell and Pollard were tenants on Mr. T.E. Daniel's plantation and were brothers-in-law. ---- MORELAND News June 1st Mrs. Martha Benton of White Oak has been visiting her daughter Mrs. Ellen Russell and her son Mr. Sidney Benton in Newnan. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Cora Patterson of Atlanta spent the past week with her father Mr. Rufus Hughes. --- Miss Emmie Sue Hendrick of Newnan is visiting her sister Mrs. Gus Lipford. The Franklin News and Banner. --- Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Oswald were called to Augusta on Wednesday night by a telegram announcing the critical illness of Mr. Oswald's mother who resided in that city. --- Mr. and Mrs. George Baxter Barr have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter Susie to Mr. James Alton Addy, the wedding to take place on Wednesday evening, June 15th, at home. --- One of the happy events scheduled for June will be the marriage on Thursday evening next of Miss Julia Mae Hackney, youngest daughter of Mr. R.M. Hackney to Mr. Grover Cleveland Orr. It will be a home wedding and a brilliant affair. --- Judge A.J. Hinton, for thirty-five years the popular Ordinary of Meriwether county, died at Greenville yesterday, after a week's illness. He was a fine old gentleman, loved and respected by all who knew him and his death is a distinct loss not only to Meriwether county but to the state. --- CARD OF THANKS On the occasion of the unexpected death of our husband and father we desire to thank our friends and relatives for their kindly ministrations and expressions of sympathy rendered in this sad affliction and earnestly pray God's richest blessings upon each and every one. Mrs. R.V. Evans J.A. Evans W.B. Evans Bartow Evans Mrs. Redden Keith Mrs. W.C. Glazier Mrs. R.E. Whitaker Mrs. Janie Brown ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, June 10, 1910 TURIN News June 8th A serious affliction has come to the home of Mr. "Booz" Vineyard. He lost a grown son on Sunday and other members of his family are prostrated by illness. The dead son was buried at Sharpsburg on Monday, funeral services being conducted by Rev. R.M. Stevens. Our sincere sympathy goes out to the afflicted family. --- Mrs. Sallie Miller died Tuesday and her remains were brought to Sharpsburg for interment on Wednesday. She died at Haralson and was a daughter of the late Capt. Henry A. North. She is survived by her hsuband, three brothers, one sister and two children. The funeral took place at Sharpsburg, services being conducted by Rev. F.A. Ham of Newnan. --- MORELAND News June 8th Frank, the young son of Mr. George Moore, who formerly resided near here, was instantly killed last week while loading a car. The friends of the family send sympathy. --- We regret to note the death of Mrs. Minerva Yeager which occurred Saturday night at her home near Grantville. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. --- LOCAL News Mrs. M.C. Hill has been quite ill for several days at the home of her daughter Mrs. R.W. Freeman. --- Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tolar who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Cavender, left last week for New Orleans where they will make their home in the future. --- Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Simms were called to Union Springs, Ala., a few days ago on account of the critical illness of Mrs. Simms' mother, Mrs. E.S. Fielder. --- Mrs. E.S. Fielder, the aged mother of Mrs. R.E. Simms, died Wednesday afternoon at her home in Union Springs, Ala., after a long illness. The deceased visited Newnan frequently and has many friends here, who will learn of the good woman's death with deep regret. The funeral took place at Union Springs yesterday. --- Cranford Shaw, white, and Lee Thomas and Marcellus Stallings, colored, held for complicity in the murder of A.J. Chappell of the Seventh district, had their commitment trial on Monday night of last week before Judge J.W. Owens and Judge W.C. Kinnard. A number of witnesses were examined. The case attracted a good deal of interest, the court room being thronged with spectators during the trial. Shaw was given his liberty, the evidence adduced failing to connect him with the crime. Thomas and Stallings were held without bond and will be tried at the September term of Coweta Superior Court. Dan Wright, colored, waived commitment and demanded indictment by the grand jury. Jack Pollard, white, also waived commitment. The State was represented by H.A. Hall and R.O. Jones. Jack Pollard was represented by W.L. Stallings and W.G. Post; Dan Wright represented by T.G. Farmer Jr. and Cranford Shaw, Lee Thomas and Marcellus Stallings represented by W.C. Wright. --- ORDINARY'S COURT News The following business was disposed of at the regular monthly term of the Court of Ordinary on Monday last: Frances Arnold appointed administratrix on the estate of Jeff Arnold, deceased. --- Fred Meyer appointed administrator de bonis non with the Will annexed of Mrs. Electa Meyer, deceased. --- Twelve months support set apart to Mary A. Harris, widow of Sanford H. Harris, deceased, out of the estate of said deceased. --- Last Will and Testament of W.J. Driskill, deceased, offered for probate in solemn form, was denied probate and record on account of caveat having been filed to such probate, which said caveat was sustained by the court. --- Last Will and Testament of Robert Duke Cole Sr. was admitted to probate and as being satisfactorily proven in common form. --- Division in kind of the lands and personal property of the estate of Robt. H. Hardaway, deceased, made by the executors of said deceased and agreed to by all the legatees under his Will, was made the judgment of the court. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, June 17, 1910 WELCOME News June 15th Mr. Jim Story visited his uncle Mr. Charlie Hardegree in Heard county on Saturday and Sunday. --- Mrs. Hamp Kidd and children of Enon Grove are spending a few days with her mother Mrs. C.T. Witcher. --- DEATH OF A PROMISING YOUNG MAN Griffin Herald, the 12th inst. A wave of keenest regret spread over the city yesterday morning when it was announced that Mr. E.N. Mills was dead. While his numerous friends and relatives realized the seriousness of his illness, it was not expected that he would succumb so early. His death came as a great shock to the entire community. Mr. Mills was one of the city's hustling young men. He had built up a splendid commercial printing business and for the past six years had been at the head of one of the State's largest printing establishments, the Mills Printing Company. He was 32 years of age and unmarried. Two sisters, Mrs. P.L. Cordy of Barnesville and Miss Kate Mills of this city survive him. Besides these, a father and mother Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Mills and one brother Harvey mourn his death. As a business man, Mr. Mills had few equals. He was exceedingly energetic and the success of the establishment of which he was the head was largely due to his determination to succeed. When he came to Griffin six years ago, he was a poor boy, but by hard work and economical business methods soon acquired a small fortune. Mr. Mills was taken ill several weeks ago but was thought to be recovering. He was able to be out on the streets a few days ago and feeling that his illness had passed and that he only needed a little recreation to be restored to permanent health, he decided to spend a short time at Borden-Wheeler Springs. The water at Borden-Wheeler did not have the desired effect and Mr. Mills was forced to return to Griffin. He suffered a relapse which ended in his death yesterday morning at 9 o'clock. The funeral will occur at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon, the services being held at the First Baptist church. The interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery. --- DEATH OF BYRD VINEYARD Sunday afternoon, the angel of death visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. P.B. Vineyard and removed one of their sons, Byrd Vineyard. He had been ill but a short time and his death was a great shock to all who knew and loved him. Byrd was just in the prime of young manhood and a broad-minded, big-hearted youth, ever ready to give pleasure to those around him. He was a dutiful son and a kind and affectionate brother. To the grief stricken family we wish to extend sympathy in this hour of sorrow. May the One who alone can help us in time of trial and tribulation help them to bear this great affliction. Some day we may meet him up there; some day we, too, may lay the burden down and shall go where there's no more sorrow, sickness or pain, to dwell forever with loved ones gone before. A friend, Sharpsburg, Ga., June 8th. --- SENOIA News June 9th Mr. Charlie Homer Travis who has been sailing around the world with the United States Navy for over two years, is spending a few weeks with homefolks and old friends here. --- Mr. Raymond H. Sullivan and Miss Susie Bedenbaugh surprised their friends Wednesday evening by being joined in marriage. The ceremoy was performed by Rev. E.W. Jones. Miss Bedenbaugh is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.W.P. Bedenbaugh and is a lovely and popular youn glady. Mr. Sullivan is head salesman at the store of Mr. Lee Hand and is an enterprising, energetic young man. --- REV. JAS. P. PRESSLY CALLED TO DUE WEST, S.C. The Due West (S.C.) congregation has sought out a good shepherd. On last Saturday the congregation met and called to that pastorate Rev. Jas. P. Pressly, son of Prof. John L. Pressly. Rev. Mr. Pressly has been filling the pulpits of Moreland and White Oak churches in Georgia for the past four years. He was graduated from Erskine in 1903 and from the Due West Theological Seminary in 1905. He married Miss Bessie Boyce, eldest daughter of the late Rev. James Boyce. Rev. Mr. Pressly is a young minister but he has shown ability as a shepherd and a minister of the gospel. He is loved by all who are intimately acquainted with him for his big heart and broad mind. He will be received with open arms. --- TURIN News June 16th Mrs. Jos. C. Drake died Friday morning at her home in Union City. On Saturday morning her remains were carried to Senoia for interment. The funeral took place from the Baptist church, services being conducted by Dr. Ellenwood of Atlanta and Rev. H.S. Rees of Turin. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Summers sho died several years ago. She is survived by her husband and one brother Mr. Drury Summers of Opelika, Ala., besides a host of other relatives. She was a member of the Universalist church near Senoia and a good woman. She had been twice married; her first husband Mr. Morgan, having died in the Confederate service. She was past 60 years of age. We extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives. --- Masters J. Perkins and Hewlette M. Bailey spent Sunday with their grandparents, Capt. and Mrs. R.B. Perkins. --- On Sunday last, Mr. Hewlette Hunter was united in marriage to Miss Maude Harris. Rev. Wm. Sears officiated. --- Mrs. Alice G. Drake of Lake Charles, Louisiana is expected soon to visit Mrs. B.M. Drake. --- PALMETTO News June 16th Mrs. Kate Smith returned to Newnan on Saturday after a visit of several days to her daughter Mrs. J.R. Sims. --- Mr. Edwin Thornton of New Orleans, a former resident of Palmetto, was mingling with friends here on Saturday. --- LOCAL News Mrs. T.E. Hanson of Palmetto is visiting her sister Mrs. F.G. Golden. --- Miss Miriam Cheek of Ganon, Ga., is visiting her sister Mrs. Gary Summers at Standing Rock. --- Miss Edith Taylor who is a pupil at the Academy for the Blind at Macon, has come home for her vacation. --- Mr. W.B. Clark, a prominent merchant and planter of Rocky Mount, died yesterday. He was one of Meriwether's best citizens and his death is widely lamented. --- Mr. J.P. Shaw, who was nominated for County Treasurer in the recent primary, died this morning at 9 o'clock. He had been in poor health for several months and for three or four weeks prior to his death had been confined to his bed. He was over 70 years of age. --- Last Thursday night, Col. Frank S. Loftin and Miss Eula Brittain were happily married at the bride's home. It was a quiet affair. Rev. F.J. Amis performed the ceremony. We hope their lives will be full of joy and prosperity. The Franklin News and Banner. --- Mr. J.W. Cole of Moreland and Mr. J.R. Cole of Sharpsburg went to Griffin Sunday morning to attend the funeral of their cousin, Mr. E.N. Mills, whose death occurred in that city on Saturday. The deceased was born and reared near Sharpsburg and the news of his death was heard with deep regret by his many friends in this county. --- Wednesday evening, Miss Effie Clyde Hornsby was united in marriage to Mr. Harry C. Vinson, at the home of the bride's mother. Rev. J.F. Singleton officiated at the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Vinson left on the train for Savannah, going by way of Atlanta. --- Mr. W.L. Flowers, a worthy and respected citizen of the Second district, died last night, after a short illness. He was a near neighbor of Mr. J.D. Arnold who also died last night. The deceased formerly resided in DeKalb county but removed to Coweta several years ago and made his home here up to the time of his death. He was about 60 years of age. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at Smyrna church. --- Mr. J.D. Arnold died last night at his home near Sharpsburg, after an illness of several weeks. He was a splendid man and good citizen, honored and respected by all who knew him, and the annoucement of his death will be heard with sincere sorrow by his host of friends throughout the county. He was about 70 years of age and a veteran of the Civil War. He is survived by three children, Mrs. W.S. McDonald of Sharpsburg, Mrs. A.P. Bowers of White Oak and Mrs. Oliver Waltom of the Third district, besides a number of grandchildren. His wife died about a year ago. The funeral will take place this afternoon at Sharpsburg. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, June 24, 1910 LOCAL News Mrs. Mary Oswald, aged 75 years, died Sunday morning at 8 o'clock at the city hospital. She was a native of Germany, having come to this country when only 12 years of age. Her first American home was in Charleston, S.C. but she moved from there to Augusta and had lived here over fifty years. She was a member of St. Matthews German Lutheran church. Mrs. Oswald is survived by two sons, Messrs. J. Paul Oswald of Coweta county and Henry Oswald, and two daughters, Mr. P.J .Collins and Mrs. G.R. Varsie. She also leaves one brother Mr. Henry Bocann of Germany. The Augusta Herald, the 20th inst. The deceased was the mother of Mr. J.P. Oswald of this city, who attended the funeral on Monday. --- DEATH OF MRS. C.D. DAVIS Mrs. C.D. Davis, a sister of Mr. T.F. Shackleford and Mrs. J.W. Powers of this city, died yesterday morning at her home in Fairburn after an illness of two weeks. The remains were brought to Newnan yesterday afternoon and after the funeral services this morning at the First Baptist church, conducted by her pastor Rev. Mr. Blalock of LaGrange, she was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery. She is survived by her husband. --- IN MEMORY OF MRS. WARNER HILL CAMP On May 25, 1910 as the morning sun in brightest splendor cast its golden flow over all, the Death Angel spread its shadowy winds and the gentle spirit of Imogene Camp was released from the body and went up to the God who gave it. In the summer of 1893 she came with her parents from Union Springs, Ala., to make her home in Newnan and as she grew to womanhood, her gentle voice, her happy smile and kindly ways won for her a host of friends, implanting in us a love for the good, the true, the beautiful, that will go singing its way on down to eternity. With pleasant memories do I recall the happy hours spent with her, receiving always wherever we met the same loving smile and cheerful greeting. Her passing away has left in the hearts of her friends a grief too bitter to be assuaged by any attribute of time or circumstance, nor aught save the hope of life beyond this vail of tears; and to those who so dearly loved and cherished her, so diligently seeking to find some balm of healing for the wound thus afflicted by the shaft of death, naught is left save a sad, sweet memory, a hope of meeting her in a brighter clime. May the Lord in whom she trusted, sustain and comfort those whom He hath called to "pass under the rod" of bereavement. It is a comfort to us when we review her pure life, and recall how bright and cheerful she always was, even in the very shadow of the valley of death. Of quiet, gentle, disposition, she shrank from notoriety and never sought to be conspicuous in society; but her fine traits of character, her intellect, her superior judgment, her sympathy and charity, and her unfailing loyalty to those she loved, were well known and admired by all who knew her. Scarcely a year ago, surrounded by admiring friends, she stood beside a brave, true man, and happily spoke the vows which made them one "so long as life shall last." But alas, all too soon "the silver cord is loosed." With her lily brow crowned with her burnished braids and clad in the same white, shimmering robe that graced her regal form at the bridal altar, she is claimed as the bride of Death and low on the bosom of Mother Earth, we laid our Imogene beneath a mound of her favorite flowers, then turned away with bowed heads and anguished hearts to weep at the final parting. "Companion of my childhood days, Dear friend of later years, We reach the parting of the wave, You go; I linger here. But some time in that brighter clime, By faith, I'll share your life sublime. Jeannette Orr Jones --- TURIN News June 22nd Mrs. Margaret Carmical died Friday at the home of her sisters near Turin after a brief illness. She was a daughter of the late John W. Hunter and a sister of Misses Carrie and Rebecca Hunter and Mr. J.C. Hunter. She leaves two sons, Mr. Thos. Carmical of Moreland and Mr. Robt. Carmical of Atlanta. The funeral service was held at White Oak A.R.P. church on Saturday afternoon and the remains were laid to rest beside the sleeping forms of her parents. --- Mr. Walter Austin of Miama, Florida is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Austin. --- LUTHERVILLE News June 22nd Mrs. Paul Couch was called this week to the bedside of her father Mr. W.B. York at Rocky Mount. --- LOCAL News Miss Bessie Lee Owens is visiting her sister Mrs. A.L. Fowler at Fairburn. --- Mrs. S.E. Vineyard of Fairburn is visiting her daughter Mrs. F.G. Golden. --- Mrs. Edward Walker of Macon visited her mother Mrs. Mary R. Whatley the past week. --- Mrs. J.A. Thomas of Clanton, Ala., is here for a few days on a visit to her mother Mrs. A.M. Hartsfield. --- Mrs. Keely Cook who has been visiting her sister Mrs. N. B. Hudson, returned a few days ago to her home in Jacksonville, Florida. --- Rev. and Mrs. J.M. Bowden announce the engagement of their daughter Mrs. Mary Bowden Smith to Mr. J.G. Addy, the wedding to take place July 20th at Thomason, Ga., the home of the bride's parents. --- Mr. T.W.T. Wilson, one of Haralson's oldest and most popular citizens, died on Thursday the 16th inst., after a protracted illness, aged 67. The funeral took place on Friday, the interment being made with Masonic honors. --- Mrs. J.E. Patterson, mother of Mrs. Fred Barnes, died in Atlanta on Wednesday night, aged 71. The remains were brought to Newnan for the interment yesterday afternoon, services at the grave being conducted by Dr. J.S. Hardaway. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/coweta/newspapers/newspape2578nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 26.8 Kb