Coweta County GaArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for OCTOBER 1910 October 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 6, 2006, 8:27 pm The Herald And Advertiser October 1910 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE NEWNAN HERALD AND ADVERTISER", Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia for OCTOBER 1910 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, October 7, 1910 LOCAL News Mrs. Jas. Evans of Moreland died Friday night. She was just recovering from a protracted illness and had been up for several days attending to her household duties. Friday night she prepared supper for the family and retired at her usual bedtime hour, apparently none the worse from the day's fatigue. Saturday morning, when a young son went to her bed to arouse her, she was found to be dead. A sad feature of the case was that the only member of the family able to attend the funeral was the little 10 year old son, the husband and daughter about 15 years, both being prostrated with typhoid fever at the time of the mother's death and we understand that the young man since has been stricken with the same malady. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon. --- IN MEMORIAM OF MRS. MARGARET CARMICAL (By the benevolent society of the A.R.P. Church) About twenty five years ago, a small band of ladies, members of the A.R.P. Church of White Oak, Ga., organized a benevolent society. One of this number was Mrs. Margaret Carmical, daughter of John W. and Mary Ann Hunter and wife of Oliver Brown Carmical. She was born Sept. 11, 1839; married in 1857 and died June 17, 1910. The event last chronicled in the above lines has brought sorrow, deep and abiding to our society. She was born to the heritage of religious influence, the subject of prayer and pious training from infancy. She united with the A.R.P. Church and until called from her labors, adorned the profession she had experienced in her youth. Early in her marriage she was left a widow. Her husband, during the Civil War, died upon one of the battlefields of Virginia. Believing that God unceasingly watches over His own, she, with her two young sons, fought life's daily battles bravely. She seemed to covet that moral greatness that consists not so much in doing extraordinary things, as in doing the ordinary commonplace things of every day life, with a design to pay to mankind all that she owed, and in everything to glorify God. Being deaf for many years, she was unable to hear a sermon but when well, she was ever present at services. Often unable to attend our society, yet her dues were never forgotten. While on a visit to her sisters, after only a few days of sickness, her spirit went back to the God who gave it. She was ripe for the heavenly harvest. She expressed her thanks to the loved ones who so faithfully ministered to her, by saying " If I die, I have been well cared for." IN MEMORIAM OF MRS. LOIS GRIER PRESSLY (By the benevolent society of the A.R.P. Church) The present year will also be remembered as the year in which our beloved president, Mrs. Lois Grier Pressly died. A few years ago she came to our neighborhood with her son, Prof. Jas. Pressly, for she, early in life, had learned the sorrows of widowhood. From her reputation we expected to find her a co-worker of marked helpfulness. Her stay in our midst in no way disappointed us. While president, she showed marked executive ability in managing the affairs of the society. She inspired each member to greater liberality and good work. She introduced the Bible Character Study which has added so much to the enjoyment of our meetings. For two weeks prior to her death she suffered intensely. She knew death was inevitable and with Christian patience and fortitude, calmy awaited the end. She set her worldly affairs in order and did all a human could to comfort her loved ones. At 2 o'clock on Aug. 1, before the morning dawned, an angel entered her hallowed room. The hearts of her loved ones felt inexpressible anguish, for she had fallen asleep, the sleep that knows no earthly waking. In the home, in the neighborhood and in the church, she will be sadly missed. Her genial smile, her warm hand-clasp, her kindly interest in her friends, her devotion to the church, will be long remembered. Having been the wife of a minister, the circle of her influence was large, but her home was its center. Her love for her children and grandchildren and their love and respect for her, were beautiful. She has heard her Lord's "Well done." In the deaths of Mrs. Margaret Hunter Carmical and Mrs. Lois Grier Pressly, our society has lost two exemplary members. Whereas, God in His wisdom has removed from us our beloved co-workers, therefore be it resolved; That we thank God for their examples of untiring obedience in suffering and doing His will. That while our society has suffered a great loss and the mysteries of God are in a measure veiled, we take this comfort, "What I do thou knowest not now, but thou shalt know hereafter." That we extend to the bereaved ones our loving sympathy, praying that they look for comfort to God, who can make deafened ears hear, paralyzed limbs grow active and the dead immortal. That we set apart a page in our society book to their memory. That the Bible Study division of our society be called the Lois Grier Pressly Memorial Bible Study. Mrs. Cora Johnson Mrs. Sallie Young Mrs. A.L. Bailey, Committee --- RESOLUTIONS BY MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH ON THE DEATH OF JOHN HILL COOK Bro. John Hill Cook was born June 1, 1855 and reared in Coweta county, Ga. In December 1879 he was happily married to Miss Jennie Strong. Eight children, (Hayden, William, Fitch, John R., Bettie Lou, Nellie, Lorena and Vena) came to brighten their happy home. Mrs. Jennie Cook died Nov. 1, 1905 after which time Bro. Cook was in feeble health. In 1906 he married Mrs. Agnes Sewell Johnson. For a number of years Bro. Cook had been a member of Macedonia Baptist church. On April 27, 1910 his spirit was called to rest in the bosom of his gentle Shepherd, while his body sleeps in Macedonia cemetery to await the time when God shall call the sleeping dust into eternal life. Bro. Cook leaves a wife and eight children, to whom we commend the promises of Him "who doeth all things well", as a source of comfort in their bereavement. Whereas, God in His wise providence has seen fit to call from our midst this true friend, devoted husband and father and faithful member of our church; therefore be it resolved; That as a church we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who maketh all things work together for good to them that love God. That we extend to the bereaved ones our heartfelt sympathy. There are no wounds He cannot heal. That a page in our church book be set apart for these resolutions, as a memorial to our departed friend and brother. Jacobus Petty J.R. Stamps J.R. Thurman, Committee ---- TURIN News Oct. 5th We were with our flock at Rock Spring church on Saturday but Sunday morning received a message to go to Moreland and conduct the funeral of Mr. E.P. Hindsman, whose death occurred Saturday morning, after an illness of three days. A large concourse of sorrowing friends gathered to pay a last tribute of respect to the deceased, who had spent fifty-one years in their midst. The writer was assisted by Rev. T.R. Kendall Jr. of Moreland, after which the remains were laid to rest in the new cemetery at Moreland. The deceased is survived by his wife, an aged father, one brother and several sisters. --- Rev. R.F. Smith, pastor of White Oak Grove church, was called to Woolsey on Sunday last to preach the funeral of Mrs. McLain. --- MAN WHO KILLED DR. BOB SEWELL RECOVERING FROM SELF INFLICTED WOUND Atlanta Journal, the 3rd inst. W.M. Cox of Austell, who nearly two weeks ago shot and killed Dr. J.R. Sewell and then turned his revolver on himself, inflicting a serious wound, is now so far recovered as to be able to sit up and on Monday he was seen about the hospital in an invalid's chair. Apparently the man does not like the physicians who saved his life, for he refuses to talk when they are around him. He particularly dislikes the patrolman whose duty it is to guard him, and when they are within hearing he refuses to say a word. Cox's only confidant is "Tom", a negro orderly, who was wheeling him about the building on Monday. The man often talks to the negro but acts as if he cannot speak when anyone else is around him. At present Cox is thought to be out of danger. --- LOCAL News Mr. Stacy Capers is on a visit to his father at Arcadia, Louisiana. --- Mr. L.G. Glass of New Orleans is on a visit to his father Mr. J.M. Glass in Cedar Creek district and will spend a few weeks. --- Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Ingram of Panther Creek district left today for a visit to the latter's brother in Augusta whom she has not seen but once since the Civil War. --- Messrs. W.P. Sewell and J.O. Sewell purchased this week from their father Mr. C.T. Sewell, the latter's home plantation in Panther Creek district, containing 405 acres. This is regarded as one of the best farms in the county. --- Mr. W.H. Melson of Cooksville, one of the patriarchs of Heard county, was in town on Monday, it being his frist visit to Newnan in five years. Although 82 years of age, "Uncle Buck" is still hale and hearty and appears to enjoy life as much as he did in his younger days. --- The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Mattox of the Second district, sympathize with them in the loss of their bright young son Wiley, whose death occurred Sunday afternoon, after a weeks illness with typhoid fever, aged 10. The funeral took place Monday afternoon, the interment being made in Smyrna cemetery. --- Dr. Jesse F. Jones, a leading physician of Hogansville and mayor of his town, died Sunday from an attack of pneumonia. He was ill about is week but his condition was not considered alarming until a few hours before his death. He was 55 years of age and is survived by his wife and five children, the latter being T.B. Jones, J.S. Jones, Miss Ella Jones and Mrs. W.G. Armstrong, all of Hogansville and W.J. Jones of Corinth. Dr. Thos. J. Jones of this city was a brother of the deceased. --- Mr. Calvin Alexander, residing near McCollum in the Seventh district, was shot Wednesday night by a negro named Jack Neely. They reportedly had some dispute during the day concerning a lot of cotton in which both were interested and when Mr. Alexander approached the negro's house shortly after dark for the purpose of discussing the matter, with a view to settling their differences, the negro shot him with a pistol. The ball struck his hip bone and ranged around toward the back, otherwise he would have been killed. The negro was arrested by some of the citizens of the community and brought to town where he was placed in jail to await the action of the grand jury. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, October 14, 1910 SENOIA News Oct. 13th Mr. R.M. North was called to Greenville Tuesday night by a message announcing the death of his stepfather, Mr. J.J. Hunt. At the time of his death Mr. Hunt was residing with his son Mr. J. Henry Hunt and about the time Mr. J.J. Hunt died, Mr. Robt. Powledge, father-in-law of Henry Hunt died at his home near Lone Oak. The remains of both were buried at Lone Oak yesterday morning. --- Mr. Wm. L. Taylor of Haralson died at St. Joseph's Infirmary in Atlanta on Tuesday morning from the effects of an operation. The news announcing his death came as a surprise to his many friends for he was reported to be getting along nicely. Mr. Taylor was born at Harlason on Aug. 2, 1842, his parents coming from South Carolina to that place only a short while before his birth. He remained in Haralson a number of years and was married to Miss Lena Jackson on Oct. 5, 1865. He leaves one brother Dr. J.W. Taylor of Lutherville and one sister Mrs. Mary Hardison of Stephens, Ark., they being the only members of the older family living. There are half brothers and other relatives besides many sorrowing friends who regret his departure. --- TURIN News Oct. 12th A cloud of sorrow hangs over our town because of the death of Judge D.R. Thurman, which sad event occurred on Friday last. He had been in failing health for several months alhtough he did not take to his bed until a few days before his death. For many years he filled the office of Justice of the Peace in this district and was held in high esteem by everyone. He was a veteran of the Civil War and when called to his final rest had passed his 70th birthday. He was a member of Turin Lodge F. & A.M. and devoted to that order. He is survived by his wife and three sons, the latter being Judge Albert Thurman of Monticello, Mr. Wm. Thurman of Atlanta and Mr. Pierre Thurman of Tifton. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.S. Gaines after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at this place with Masonic honors. Thus, after spending forty years in our community, he has gone to his final reward, and we drop a tear to his memory. --- It was a pleasure on Sunday last to meet ouf former flock at Bethlehem church and to spend a night with Mr. B.J. Fry and his excellent family. We met a number of old friends on this visit, among them "Aunt" Betty Wortham who is now in her 90th year. We found Rev. Mitt Jones and wife in deep sorrow on account of the death of a beloved daughter, Mrs. Jas. Evans. --- Mrs. Veta Thurman of Monticello is visiting her mother Mrs. M.E. Arnall. --- LUTHERVILLE News Oct. 12th Mrs. Walter Miller of Franklin and Mrs. L.E. Bevis of Whitesburg visited their mother Mrs. J.H. Williams the past week. --- Mrs. Robt. Teagle and children spent Sunday at Greenville with the former's sister Mrs. Dean Williams. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Mary E. Leigh who has been seriously ill at the home of her daughter Mrs. B.P. Cook is reported better this morning. --- Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hampton Smith announce the engagement of their daughter Frances Elizabeth to Mr. Samuel Leigh Saxon. --- Mrs. L.A. Alsabrook will leave in a few days for Birmingham, Ala. where she will make her home in the future with a married daughter residing in that city. --- Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Moore of Madras announce the engagement of their daughter Katie Sue to Mr. William Alvin Coggin, the ceremony to take place on Nov. 13th at the home of the bride. --- Mrs. W.M. McElroy have an elaborate dining on Wednesday in honor of the birthday of her mother Mrs. P.A. Carmical of Moreland. Her father Capt. P.A. Carmical was an honored guest of the occasion also. --- Mr. Calhoun Caldwell, formerly of this city but now a resident of Claremore, Oklahoma, has been in Newnan this week on a visit to her sister Mrs. Mike Powell. Mr. Caldwell is now proprietor of a sanitarium at Claremore and doing well. --- Hon. J. Pope Jones left yesterday for Saranac Lake, N.Y. where his son Mr. J. Wilkes Jones has been at a sanatarium for several months past. Mr. Jones goes in response to a telegram announcing that his son is in a critical condition with no hope for recovery. It is a sad mission. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, October 21, 1910 CARD OF THANKS To all who ministered to our son and brother, W.G. Smith, during his recent illness and upon his death, we extend our heartfelt thanks. May the blessings of God rest and abide with you all, is our prayer. Mrs. Dollie J. Smith J.L. Smith H.R. Smith Minnie Smith Mrs. Chas. Green L.H. Colley W.H. Smith Moreland, Ga., Oct. 17, 1910 --- SHARPSBURG News Oct. 19th The many friends of Mr. Tom Entrekin of Senoia will be sorry to learn of his death which occurred at his home Tuesday. He had been ill for some time. --- MORELAND News Oct. 19th Mrs. Dr. J.M. Couch died on Saturday and the funeral was conducted by Dr. S.B Cousins at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon. A large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives attended the funeral. She was a good woman and the sympathies of the entire community go out to the bereaved husband. --- TURIN News Oct. 19th Our sister town, Senoia, is plunged in mourning this week on account of the death of two of her excellent citizens; LaFrance Vining and Thos. J. Entrekin. The funeral of Mr. Vining took place at the Baptist church Tuesday and that of Mr. Entrekin at the Methodist church on Wednesday. --- We extend condolence to Dr. J.M. Couch of Moreland in the death of his beloved companion. She was a noble christian woman and will sadly missed in the community. --- CARD OF THANKS We take this method of returning thanks to all our friends and neighbors for their kindnesses to us during the long illness of our husband and father. May God's richest blessing be upon you all. Mrs. L.A. Alsabrook Mrs. T.E. McCullough Mrs. F.B. Ackis Newnan, Ga., Oct. 20th --- LONE OAK News Oct. 12th Mr. J.M. Sewell who suffered a severe fracture of the large bone of his leg some weeks ago, was removed to Atlanta on Saturday and placed under the care of Dr. Willis Jones at Wesley Memorial Hospital. An x-ray examination confirmed the opinion of his physician here that the fracture was more serious than the surgeon who had performed the original operation had ascertained it to be, and it was found necessary to reset the bone. Although weakened by his long and tedious confinement, Mr. Sewell, who is a man of wonderful nerve and optimism, was doing well when last heard from. --- The death of Mr. Robert Powledge, one of Lone Oak's oldest and best citizens, occurred yesterday forenoon at his home in this vicinity. Although his death was not unexpected, it fills many hearts with grief and brings to Prospect church and our community a loss that cannot now be fully estimated. Besides his devoted wife, Mr. Powledge is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Henry Hunt of Allie, this county, Mrs. Parks Sewell of Lone Oak and Mrs. Sallie Lyle of Carrollton; also two sons, Leander Powledge of Lone Oak and John Powledge of this county. The funeral services at Prospect church will be conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon by his pastor, Rev. W.L. Rivers. The Masons will have charge of the burial rites. --- Today at 2 o'clock at Prospect church will be held the funeral of Mr. J.J. Hunt, an aged and highly respected former citizen of Lone Oak but who had for some years resided elsewhere in the county with the family of his son, Mr. Henry Hunt. Although he had been in feeble health for some months he had seemingly recovered from a recent attack of heart trouble, so that when he "fell on sleep" at an early hour Monday night, his going away was a shock to the family. Accompanying his remains from the home at Allie, were Rev. Mr. Robins, Mr. W.C. Culpepper, and Mr. Irby McLaughlin of Greenville, besides some of the neighbors, also Mr. Richard North and Mr. Adam Porch. Mr. J.J. Hunt will be remembered by citizens of the Second district of Coweta county and the older members of Mt. Gilead church of which he was a member, before his removal to Meriwether. He was an excellent man, a model of industry and integrity. His surviving relatives are his son, Mr. Henry Hunt and his grandchildren who have this afternoon, at once, the sad experience of attending the funeral of their two grandfathers. All these dear people of both families, have the sincere sympathy of their many friends. Mr. Hunt's age was 84; that of Mr. Powledge was 75. --- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. J.I. Fulwood were called Tuesday to Senoia by the death of the latter's father Mr. T.J. Entrekin. The Cedartown Standard --- Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Stamps announce the engagement of their daughter Fannie May to Mr. Marvin Dent Wallace, the wedding to take place on Nov. 17th at home. --- Mrs. A.P. Carmichael and children went over to Fayetteville on Tuesday to attend the celebration of the golden wedding of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Gay. A barbecue was served to the large crowd present. The Senoia Enterprise-Gazette --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, October 28, 1910 LONE OAK News Oct. 20th Mrs. Laura Parker is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Partridge and Mrs. Edge in Greenville. --- Our young friend Frank Latimer gave our community a surprise by taking to himself a bride on Sunday last, a Miss Echols of near Hogansville. Our best wishes for a blissful and prosperous future to this happy couple. --- TRIBUTE TO E.F. DRAKE "Uncle" E.F. Drake was born Jan. 6, 1854 in Coweta county and died Sept. 3, 1910 near where he was born. He joined the Methodist church at Mt. Gilead on Aug. 9, 1881 while Rev. John W. Quillian was pastor and moved his letter to Moreland on Aug. 10, 1886 while Rev. H.S. Bradley Sr. was pastor. His mother died when he was quite a young child. He was obedient to his father and stepmother. He was an industrious farmer and had an indomitable will and did his work systematically. He married Miss Lizzie Waltom on Nov. 15, 1876. She proved a faithful helpmeet, doing everything in her power to aid him. He was taken sick one Saturday and died the next. When his companion went on an occasional visit to a near relative, we went into his home to comfort him. We can never forget the kind things he did for us while there. We remember his prayers around his own hearthstone as a sacred mememto. He leaves one brother, his wife, four nephews and two nieces to emulate his virtues. He said he could always trust in God. Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. T.R. Kendall Jr. of Moreland, who preached a most comforting sermon. His Loving Nephew and Niece --- RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT ON THE DEATH OF LEMUEL P. GORDON By Bethlehem Baptist church Our church has again sustained a great loss in the removal to the Great Beyond of Bro. Lemuel P. Gordon who departed this life on July 15th. He was 57 years of age at the time of his death. He united with Bethlehem Baptist church in early boyhood and remained a consistent member. Although afflictions prevented his meeting with us, we ever felt the infuence of his prayers among us. He married Miss Susan Reynolds who preceded him to the grave only a few short weeks. To this union seven children were born, one having crossed over. Therefore, be it resolved; That in the death of Bro. Gordon our church has lost a faithful member and his family a devoted father and grandfather. That we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well. That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our church, a copy furnished the family and also to The Herald and Advertiser for publication. B.J. Fry E.B. Jackson Edna T. Fry, Committee --- RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT ON THE DEATH OF MRS. MARY CLARKE HILL By the Home Mission Society On Sept. 6, 1910 our beloved sister and co-worker Mrs. Mary Clarke Hill was called from these earthly scenes and her spirit entered into life eternal. Mrs. Hill was a charter member and first promoter of our Home Mission Society (then called the Parsonage Aid Society). For some years she was our president and remained until her death a faithful member of the society, helping by wise counsel and contributions to advance the high interests for which the society stands. Indeed, her splendid Christian charater, expressing itself directly through generous service and indirectly through the virtues of a large family of noble sons and daughters, has been a rich blessing to the entire community. Conscious of this great loss and wishing to indicate in some measure at least our appreciation of the long service and exemplary Christian character of our deceased sister, therefore, be it resolved; That our society has a rich legacy in the memory of our deceased sister's noble life and Christian service; that we will emulate her fine example of Christian charity and noble living. That we extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family in the loss of their noble mother and grandmother. That these resolutions be written in our minutes, that a copy be furnished the family and that cojpies be furnished also The Herald and Advertiser and Newnan News for publication. Mrs. E.J. orr Mrs. I.P. Bradley Mrs. M.B. Mooney, Committee --- LOCAL News Mrs. J.A. Stubbs of Fairburn is visiting her daughter Mrs. G.N. St. John on Greenville street and will remain until after next Wednesday. --- Mrs. James Alfred Parks of Greenville announces the engagement of her daughter Susie Emily to Mr. Albert Meriwether Hill, the wedding to take place at home on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 23rd. --- Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Carmichael of Moreland, Ga., announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth May to Mr. Walter A. Addy, the wedding to take place Dec. 22nd at the home of the bride's parents in Moreland. --- The many friends of Mrs. Mary E. Leigh will be rejoiced to know that she is fast recovering from her recent serious illness. Considering her advanced age, being now in her ninetieth year, her recuperation is remarkable. --- Mrs. Amanda Russell Gaines, aged 79, died Monday at the home of her son Mr. R.M. Gaines on Greenville street. Funeral services were conducted at the residence Tuesday morning by Rev. W.J. Cotter and Rev. A.E. Sansburn and the remains were taken to Cartersville, her former home, for interment. --- Dr. R.J. Bigham, the popular and able pastor of the First Methodist church, suffered a complete breakdown in his health about ten days ago and is now under treatment at Wesley Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. His many friends and parishioners sympathize with him in his affliction and earnestly hope that he may soon be restored to health. --- Mr. J.D. Sprayberry, one of Newnan's old and respected citizens, dropped dead Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock while on his way home from town. He was a good man and well liked by all who knew him. He was 67 years of age and is survived by his wife and one son. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the First Baptist church, services being conducted by is pastor, Rev. J. Singleton. 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