Coweta County GaArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for AUGUST 1910 August 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 September 3, 2006, 8:52 pm The Herald & Advertiser August 1910 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE NEWNAN HERALD AND ADVERTISER", Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia for AUGUST 1910 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, August 5, 1910 (NOTE: Five or six pages of this newspaper issue were so poorly scanned for the microfilm that they are totally illegible) OBITUARY OF JOHN HENRY WILLIAMS Bro. John Henry Williams, the only son of Dr. Clarke T. and Harriet Jossey Williams was born at Greenville, Ga., on Jan. 9, 1834. When about 14 years of age, his parents moved to their farm in the upper part of Meriwether county. Here the birds and flowers and wholesome life of the country added their quota to the well rounded education which fitted him for life. Most of his school days were spent at Greenville but in his early teens he entered Emory College and graduated in the class of '55. Here he was converted and united with the church. What a rich treasure we have in the Christian college! His unswerving loyalty to the church and love for her ministry for more than fifty years, will be attested by all whose privilege it has been to be served by him as pastor. When the call of arms was sounded throughout the Southland, he joined the first company that left Meriwether county, being a member of the famous old 8th Georgia regiment. He remained in the Army of Virginia eighteen months. After hiring a substitute, he returned to Greenville and on Nov. 11, 1862 was united in marriage to Miss Martha Robertson. Eleven children were born of this union, nine of whom still live to bless the world. The fires of patriotism and the voice of duty forbade a life of ease and the siren voice of pleasure. Leaving his fair young bride, he returned to the war front and served until the close of hostilities. After the war he located at Lutherville, where he continued to reside until his death, except for about five years. In contemplating the sum total of the elements that enter into the formation of a beautiful character, we cannot even partially account fo rit until we look at the environment favorable to their existence and growth. Born beyond the "floods of war and change", beyond the tides of commercialism and greed, beyond the maelstrom of politics, beyond the strenuous life, our brother typed a class of men fast passing away. Unilke the Plymouth settlers, our Southern ancestors became a nation of planters. Looking out over their broad acres they expanded in heart and mind. Having time for what Hillis calls a lost art, meditation, out of the fruitful soil of reverence for God and reverence for woman naturally grew that refinement of feeling, delicate sense of honor, chivalry, generosity, hospitality, which characterized the old South. A resultant of such forces and conditions, and polished unto beauty by divine grace, no wonder his was spoken of as a beautiful life. He was the embodiment of these virtues of the old South. About six months before his death, in a gracious revival at Lutherville, Bro. Williams received a great spiritual uplift. Several of his children were brightly converted. His own cup was running over. He seemed to be made perfect in love. Through the corridors of his love the angels were ascending and descending. He was ripe for the heavenly garner. On Sunday, April __? , as he was preparing to attend 11 o'clock services, the fatal stroke came which on Wednesday following set him free to join the church triumphant, demonstrating once again that for a good man, death has no terrors. A few hours after he was stricken, in conversation with his pastor and others, utterly mindful of his bodily condition, he was telling of his great joy in entertaining a few years ago, his old college mates, Dr. Young J. Allen and Dr. Geo. W. Yarbrough, under his hospitable roof. It was charateristic of this unselfish, whole-souled man, that, having loved these friends of early manhood, he loved them unto the end. He was laid to rest at Greenville in the presence of a large concourse of friends, looking for the "general resurrection and the life of the world, to come through our Lord Jesus. His Pastor --- RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT BY MORELAND BAPTIST CHURCH IN THE DEATH OF R.V. EVANS Our Heavenly Father in His infinite wisdom and for His own purposes, has seen fit to take from us, Bro. R.V. Evans. The Death Angel came suddenly on the 10th of May and found him at his post of duty, engaged in his daily occupation for a support of himself and family, and bore his spirit back to the God who gave it. Bro. Evans was born the 15th of July, 1840. During a revival meeting in the month of August 1900 he united with the Baptist church at Moreland where he remained a member until his death; and from his professed faith in Christ, we feel justified in saying that he is now sleeping the sleep of the just, waiting the resurrection morn when the dead in Christ will be gathered home to God, where death will be no more, where sorrow and suffering are unknown, but peace and joy in the presence of God forevermore. Sleep on, dear brother, and take your rest. We hope to meet you in a world of bliss, where nothing will mar our rest. Bro. Evans, in defense of his country, was a true and brave soldier. He married Miss Mahala Bean on Dec. 23, 1869. Eight children were born to this union, four sons and four daughters. He leaves a wife and seven children, also several grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his death. His wife and children have sustained the loss of a devoted and considerate husband and father and the community loses a good citizen and neighbor. To the sorrowing family we offer our sympathies, and pray that they may meet again on that happy shore, never to part again. Therefore, be it resolved, That we, as a church, bow in humble submission to the will of God, "who doeth all things well." That these resolutions be inscribed on the church records and a copy furnished the family. T.M. Todd J.D. Bexley J.L. Morris, Committee --- RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT BY EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH ON THE DEATH OF GEO. W. LEWIS On March 28, 1910 it pleased our all-wise Heavenly Father to remove from our midst our aged and beloved brother, Geo. W. Lewis. Bro. Lewis lived to the ripe old age of 79 years. He joined the Baptist church at Bethel early in life and lived a consistent member of that church until 1890 when he moved to the Sixth district of Coweta county. He brought his letter and joined the church at Ebenezer. For twenty years we had known Bro. Lewis in the everyday walks of life and ever found him like the poem, "O' for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame, A light to shine upon the road, That leads me to the Lamb." We believe that our brother's desire was to walk with God. His life was a living example for others, and we believe there is a crown laid up for him in that upper and better kingdom where the righteous receive their reward. Bro. Lewis leaves a wife and four sons, also a step- son and a host of other relatives to mourn his death. But hopiing that our loss is his eternal gain, therefore, be it resolved, That we humbly bow to the will of our Heavenly Father, knowing that he doeth all things right. That a copy of these resolutions be spread on our church book, a copy be furnished the family, and also sent The Herald and Advertiser for publication. J.S. Hammock R.B. Thompson P.B. Vineyard W.J. Hembree, Committee --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, August 12, 1910 GRANTVILLE News Aug. 11th Mr. Worley Nall of Elberton is visiting his mother Mrs. F.T. Meacham. --- Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Simmons of LaGrange are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Park. --- Miss Verlie Matthews of Gay, is the guest of her sister Mrs. Herbert Meacham. --- MADRAS News Aug. 11th Never was our community more shocked or grieved than when on Monday morning last, the message came that Mr. L.B. Jenkins was dead. Few even knew that he was sick. He was ill only a week, although he suffered intensely from the horrible disease, meningitis, congestion of the brain and typhoid fever. The writer had known the deceased for a long time and esteemed him as a good man, a devoted husband and an attentive member of the Baptist church. Monday afternoon the remains were laid to rest in the quiet churchyard at Emory Chapel, funeral services being conducted by Rev. F.J. Amis. Besides a devoted companion, the deceased is survived by his parents, two sisters, three brothers and a number of other relatives. We extend sympathy to the heartbroken wife and pray God's blessings upon her. --- The remains of Mr. S.S. Wells of Hutcheson's ferry, were brought here last Thursday for interment at Jones Chapel. The deceased was 76 years of age and his death was caused by a stroke of paralysis. --- Mrs. M.M. Elliott and Mrs. Z.T. Maxwell of Barnesville are guests this week of their sister Mrs. H.B. Arnold. --- TURIN News Mr. R.T. Moses who spent the past two weeks with relatives at Grover, N.C. has returned home. --- Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Norman of Alpharetta are visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Shell. --- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Edgar T. Whatley of Savannah are spending a few days here as the guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Carlton. The Senoia Enterprise-Gazette --- The remains of Mrs. Joe Morrow who died in Newnan Saturday night were brought to Whitesburg on Sunday and interred here. Mrs. Morrow was the sister of our fellow townsman, Henry Taylor and also of Mrs. Tom Bailey of Whitesburg. The Carrollton Free Press --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, August 19, 1910 A FAMILY REUNION Mrs. Elizabeth Summers, who is now in her 89th year, had a family reunion at Pearl Spring Park on Thursday Aug. 4th. The day was one of great pleasure. Relatives met who had not seen each other for several years. It was indeed a season of rejoicing, yet there was sadness mixed with the joy, for two of the immediate family, W.F. Summers and Mrs. H.T. Dial were not present, because the dear Lord had taken them to dwell with Himself. Several relatives outside of the immediate family were present as follows: H.A. Martin and Mrs. Emmett Martin and little daughter of Moreland, W.W. Fulmer and wife of Columbia, S.C. and Mrs. Dola Causey of Carrollton. Thee were ninety-five of the family present, including the venerable mother, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. The day will be long remembered by the Summers family, for it proved to be a most enjoyable social occasion. Each family carried a well filled basket and all spread their lunches together. All ate till they wanted no more, then gathered up the fragments, several basketsful, "that nothing should be lost." After dinner, Mr. Warlick, one of Newnan's populuar photographers, made a picture of the entire family. The following are the names of those present: Mrs. Elizabeth Summers Children: Mrs. W.F. Summers J.H. Summers and wife E.E. Summers and wife J.W. Summers and wife Mrs. Martha Wright Spence and Nora Carmichael C.E. Summers and wife Capt and Sallie Puckett D.S. Summers and wife Mrs. Beulah Ragland Grandchildren: Brown and Eunice Thornton J.D. Summers and wife G.B. Snow and wife Mrs. W.W. Smith Mrs. H.W. Ligon Mary Summers Mrs. Iva Massey W.S. Summers and wife Mrs. Y.A. Scruggs Young Summers Mattie Vic Summers Marybeth Summers G.O. Carmichael Mrs. Seth Johnson Mrs. B.P. Scruggs Mrs. J.D. Conley C.M. Amis and wife O.B. Brooks and wife Lillian Summers Robert E. Summers Lucile Summers Charles Summers Nadine Summers John O.Puckett Romola Puckett Calloway Summers J.P. Bonner and wife H.E. Ragland Nellie Kate Ragland Ruby Ragland Tommie Ragland Great-grandchildren: W.A. Thornton and wife Katherine Thornton Cleve Thornton Marvin Thornton Gladys Thornton Summers Thornton Wilmer Thornton Whitney Thornton Louise Summers Alma Fay Summers Mabrey Summers Harmon Summers Marguerite Snow Sarah Snow Helen Snow Dorothy Snow Elizabeth Ligon Mildred Ligon Wister Ligon Summers Massey Frances Summers Bessie Summers J.T. Summers W.F. Summers Charley Scruggs Caroline Johnson Spence Johnson Seth Johnson David Johnson Neva Cate Johnson Neva Scruggs Manora Conley Tommie Amis Frances Amis Emily Amis Charles Amis J.B. Brooks Great-great grandchildren: Maynell Thornton ----- WELCOME News Mr. Will Haisten of Texas is visiting his father Mr. J.M. Haisten. He left Coweta county twenty-four years ago and this is his first visit to his old home since he migrated. --- LUTHERVILLE News Mrs. O.P. Allen of Manchester is visiting her mother Mrs. Allen Chandler. --- Miss Bessie Couch is very ill with typhoid fever. --- Miss Clora Hindsman is visiting her sister Mrs. J.W. Pouncey at east Tallassee, Ala. --- Mr. Hugh Murphy and Miss Mullys Gordon were quietly married last week at the home of the bride's sister in Atlanta. They came to Moreland Sunday evening and will make thier home here for the present. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Roy Cole is visiting her sister Mrs. Threadcraft at Norfolk, Va. --- Mr. R.L. Stanford is visiting relatives at his old home in Franklin, Kentucky. --- Mr. H.S. Banta left Saturday night for a visit of two weeks to his old home in Vevay, Indiana. --- Mr. Sam Alexander has been ill the past week at the home of his sister-in-law Mrs. M.C. Stevens. --- It will grieve the many friends of Mrs. W.B. Pringle to know that she continues critically ill. She has been growing steadily worse the past few days and her condition causes the gravest anxiety. --- A happy event of last week was the marriage of Mr. Oliver Davis of this city to Miss Willie Belle Lee of Franklin. The ceremony took place Tuesday evening, the 9th inst. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Powers in Franklin. Rev. Mr. Harris officiated. The bride was attended by Miss Lutie Powers of Franklin. Mr. Walker Brooks of Newnan was best man. The young couple have set up housekeeping at their pleasant country home one mile east of Newnan where they are busy recieving the congratulations of their friends. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, August 26, 1910 THE WALTHALL REUNION The time of year has come again for the annual Walthall family reunion. Separated some times for the entire year, it is with much more pleasure that they gather either at the ancestral home or some place hallowed by memories of the past, to spend the day together. Such is the pleasure of this family in their annual family gatherhing that no member of it is willingly absent. Will expressed the feeling of all when he said, " I am praying to live until this time next year to enjoy another." This reunion is held each year at the old Walthall homestead now owned by Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Carmical. Mr. and Mrs. Carmical, always hospitable, surpass themselves on these occasions. One loved member of the family, Mrs. Margaret Carmical, the grandmother, was absent this year, having been called to rest since the last reunion. Mrs. Carrie Carmical Stone of Atlanta who had been absent twenty years, met many of the family circle whoms she had not had the pleasure of meeting before. We pray with Will, that we may live to enjoy another reunion next year. A Guest --- A GREAT MAN GONE; Death of Dr. Abner W. Calhoun Dr. Abner W. Calhoun, one of Atlanta's foremost citizens and one of the most noted physicians in the South, died Sunday morning at 1 o'clock after an illness of several months. While his death was not entirely unexpected, yet it was not known until a late hour Saturday night that the end was near. Two years ago, Dr. Calhoun's health began to fail and last January he became so much worse that he had to give up the practice of his profession. For four or five months prior to his death he became so ill that his life was despaired of, but he would rally and give hopes of recovery. Saturday night it was seen that he was sinking, and surrounded by his family, he passed away as the early dawn was breaking. In the death of Dr. Calhoun, Atlanta loses one of her best citizens, and the world a physician whose work in life was to relieve suffering humanity. While his practice was munificent, het he probably did more work free of cost to those unable to pay than any other physician in the South. Outside of his profession his great deeds of charity, but little known to the world, made many thankful hearts utter his name in prayers of benediction. As an oculist his fame was nationwide and from every part of the country patients came to consult him and to be treated by the master eye and hand that made him great in the scientific world. In private life, he was loved by all who knew him. His manners were unassuming and he quietly practiced his profession with fidelity, faithfulness and charity, as if he believed his call to such a work came from God whom he so well served in life. Dr. Abner Wellborn Calhoun was a native Georgian, being born in Newnan, Coweta county, on April 16, 1845. He was 65 years of age at his last birthday. His father was Dr. Andrew B. Calhoun of Newnan, one of the leading medical practitioners in the state and his mother, Miss Susan Wellborn, was a member of an old and prominent family of Wilkes county. Dr. Calhoun was the third child and eldest son, Mrs. Devine, wife of the late Dr. K.C. Devine of Atlanta and Mrs. Lizzie Caldwell of Newnan being his oldest sisters, while Mrs. John Hill of Atlanta and Newnan was his youngest sister. His brothers were Judge Andrew E. Calhoun of Atlanta and Ephriam Ramsey Calhoun who died at the family home in Newnan. Only two of his six children are now living, Mrs. Hill and Judge Calhoun. Dr. Abner W. Calhoun was a month less than sixteen years of age when he became a soldier of the South. In March preceding his sixteenth birthday, as a private in the Newnan Guards, he enlisted in the Confederate Army, the Guards becoming Company A of the First Georgia Regiment, the same regiment with which the Gate City Guard of Atlanta went to the front. He went through that four years' struggle as a private and surrendered with General Lee at Appomattox. The night before his surrender, because of his clerical ability, he was directed by General Gordon to prepare a roll of all able bodied men in his regiment and when he handed that roll to General Gordon the morning of the surrender, his regiment (it was then known as the Twelfth Georgia Battalion) showed 76 men fit for service. The war over, Dr. Calhoun returned to his old home in Newnan and at once resumed his literary studies under a private teacher. Two years later he began the study of medicine under his father and subsequently was graduated from the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, standing first in his class. Again, he returned to Newnan and with his father, began the practice of his profession. This he continued with marked success for two or three years, when he went to Europe to perfect himself as a specialist, having selected eye, ear and throat as his line of work. After two years in Europe, Dr. Calhoun came home and located in Atlanta, associating himself with the late Dr. Westmoreland, then one of the most renowned physicians in the South in the general practice of medicine. A year or so later, Dr. Calhoun severed is practice with Dr. Westmoreland to embark as a specialist, to become the first ear, eye and throat specialist in Atlanta. He opened offices on Broad street and there he remained until he built on Marietta street, where the Beck & Gregg Hardware Co. is now housed. Dr. Calhoun met with pronounced success from his entry into his new field and within a short time was known not only throughout the South but all over the country, his reputation extending across the Atlantic. But he was never so busy with his well-to-do patients that he did not take time to treat the less fortunate but with all the patience within him. "Never in all my practice have I failed to give my attention to a patient bcause he did not have the dollar", he once remarked to a friend. "I have treated the rich and the poor alike." Dr. Calhoun was married in 1877 to Miss Lula Phinizy of Athens, daughter of the late Ferdinand Phinizy, and she survives him. His first home was on Washington and Mitchell streets, now Capitol place, and it was there, that four children, two sons and daughters, came to gladden their lives. The children are Dr. Phinizy Calhoun, associated with his late father in his professional work, Mrs. J.G. Oglesby Jr., Andrew Calhoun, and Miss Harriet Calhoun. Only recently Dr. Calhoun had completed and moved into a magnificent home on Peachtree street at Fifth St. Standing six feet, two inches, Dr. Calhoun presented an athletic build. He was a picture of health and strength all his life up to a few months ago, when his health began to fail. He was a man of most excellent address, and would attract attention at any gathering. Vigorous and healthy, his face, it's strong features making it handsome, was ever wreathed in smiles. An excellent conversationist, he was always interesting to those gathered about him, but he was reticent and rarely indulged in conversation except with his warmest friends. Dr. Calhoun's health had been failing for the past year but he refused to give up his work and continued in his office until about four months ago, when he found himself unable to leave his bed. Gradually, but surely, he grew weaker day by day, the malady refusing to yield to the most successful and scientific treatments known to the members of the profession in Atlanta. But Dr. Calhoun some weeks ago, realized that nothing could be done for him, that his days were numbered. And as he met every obstacle in life, calmly and without fear of the result, so did he face the last minutes. He had lived an honest, upright life, always doing all the good he could, therefore, the crossing over had no terrors for him. On account of the illness of Mrs. Calhoun and her daughter Mrs. J.G. Oglesby Jr., the funeral, which will take place at 4 o'clock this afternoon will be held at the late residence instead of in the church. Rev. Dunbar Ogden, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church will conduct the services. The interment will be in the Oakland cemetery. Mrs. Calhoun's six brothers, Jacob, Leonard, Stewart, Charles, Barrett and Billups Phinizy will act as pallbearers. --- MORELAND News Aug. 24th Prof. Pressly has the sympathy of all his friends here on the death of his mother Mrs. Lois Pressly. She was a member of the A.R.P. church. She lived a Christian and died a Christian. Her remains were carried to Due West, S.C. for interment. --- LUTHERVILLE News Aug. 24th We regret to note the death of Mrs. Clara Hardy Layfield, whose death occurred at Ocilla two weeks ago. She formerly lived in Lutherville and numbered her friends by the score. --- Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Pullen of San Antonio, Texas are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Darden. --- LOCAL News Mr. John T. Peddy, a younger brother of Dr. G.W. Peddy, died a few days ago at Miami, Fla. --- Mr. J.H. Sanders of Cedartown, Ga., and Mr. L. Pittman of Boise, Idaho were guests of relatives here on Sunday. --- Mrs. Eula McWhorter of Birmingham, Ala., is on a visit to her father Mr. J.R. Stamps in Cedar Creek district. --- Miss Ora Stamps of Cedar Creek district returned Saturday from Colorado where she has been sojourning for several months for the benefit of her health. --- Mr. Guy H. Hicks of Ft. Monroe, Va., attached to the Coast Artillery Corps, U.S. A., visited his cousin Mr. L.C. Whittle on Sunday and Monday. Mr. Hicks is a native of Carroll county and has been in the Government service about fifteen years. --- Mr. L.O. Powell of Cuba is here on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Powell. Lewis is quite a "beau" on the island, it is said, and rumor says that he has fallen victim to the wiles of at least half a dozen dark-eyed senoritas. He denies the impeachment with becoming indignation and declares that he is yet "heart whole and fancy free." But nobody believes what he says. --- Telegrams were received Wednesday bringing news of the sudden death of Mr. Cliff Cole, formerly of this city, which occurred Tuesday night at his home near Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The deceased was a son of Dr. and Mrs. W.T. Cole of this city and was born and reared in Newnan. He leaves a wife, who was visiting relatives in Montgomery, Ala., at the time of her husband's death. The remains were brought to Newnan this afternoon and were interred in Oak Hill cemetery. --- DEATH OF MRS. W.B. PRINGLE Mrs. W.B. Pringle, breathed her last at an early hour Saturday morning, surrounded by the loved ones in her family. She had been in declining health for several months but not until af ew weeks ago did her condition become so grave as to cause serious anxiety. From that time forward, however, her decline was rapid and death finally ended her sufferings. It is needless to say that the sad event cast a deep gloom over the community, for her circle of friends was a large one. Here she played as a child, and here developed into beautiful womanhood. Here, she married and here her bright and interesting life was spent. Here now, in this, the dearest of all places to her, she lies down at length to sleep and rest. Beautifully appropriate, such a resting place, for here her kindred sleep; here, too, were friends of her childhood to gather about the dear form at the final sepulture. To her the sorrows and disappoints of earth are ended and we trust that like one rousing from a troubled dream, she has awakended to see life's endless morning break, and now herself at home at last, with the throng of loved ones gone before. She is survived by her husband and a young daughter, besides a host of other relatives who have the sympathy of everyone in their grief. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence, services being conducted by her pastor, Dr. R.J. Bigham, assisted by Rev. W.J. Cotter. The interment was at Oak Hill. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/coweta/newspapers/newspape2583nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 26.9 Kb