Coweta County GaArchives News.....Newspaper Notices for APRIL 19th 1907 April 19 1907 ************************************************ 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: Candace Gravelle http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00023.html#0005680 November 1, 2004, 4:27 pm The Herald & Advertiser, Coweta Co. GA NEWSPAPER NOTICES FROM "THE HERALD & ADVERTISER", Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia for APRIL 19, 1907 NEWSPAPER Issue of April 19, 1907 INTERESTING REVOLUTIONARY RELIC Among the relics to be sent to the Jamestown Exposition is a large, old fashioned silver coffee urn, to be loaned by Col. Lavender Ray. It is of the finest old silver, in colonial design of most graceful build and is just the kind after which manufacturers are making their finest productions of the day. This silver urn bears the evidence of its great age, the beautiful tracing and carving are all hand-work, which is rarely seen now. The hand piece of its faucet, once of pure white ivory is now jet black as if of ebony, a few dents upon its side telling the accidents it has met within its career. It has been in the family for more than one hundred years. Col. Ray has owned it thirty-nine years. He obtained it from his mother, Mrs. Bethenia Gilliam Lavender Ray, wife of Judge John Ray of Newnan, who owned it about twenty- eight years. She obtained it from her brother, Geo. M. Lavender, who was its owner for eighteen years. George Lavender was a pioneer settler of Floyd county, coming there when it was the Cherokee Nation. He engaged in merchandising, selling goods to the Indians. His store was adjoining the land of Indian Chief, John Ridge, near where the village of Lavender is now located. George Lavender amassed a fortune. He was a lover of fine furniture, horses, carriages and things of the arts. These had shipped to him at Augusta and from there he carried them in his wagon via Athens to his home. When he became wealthy he thought of the beautiful silver urn he had so often seen when a boy upon his grandmother's table, and after her death became its purchaser. The silver urn was in Pittsylvania county, Virginia during the Revolutionary War. It was in Knox County, Tennessee when the earlier settlers were at war with the Cherokees and when an effort was made to establish the State of Franklin. It was also there during the War with Great Britain in 1812. It was in North Georgia during the Cherokee Indian disturbances and when that tribe was gathered up and moved to the west. It was in Newnan, GA during the Mexican War and during the four years of the Civil War. It was in Atlanta during the Spanish American War. It has long ceased to supply aromatic coffee to waiting guests and is now held and prized as a valued relic. _________ MRS. T.A. LANE PASSES Surrounded by the members of the family who had been summoned to her bedside in anticipation of the sorrowful end, Mrs. T.A. Lane breathed her last at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. She was stricken with paralysis about six weeks ago and never rallied from the attack. On the contrary she grew steadily weaker until finally all her forces exhausted, she sank into the dreamless slumber that knows no waking. She was a most estimable woman, loved and admired by all who knew her and her death is deeply lamented. She was 58 years of age and is survived by her husband and four children, the latter being Miss Kate Lane and Mr. Harvey Lane of this city, Mr. W.C. Lane of Valdosta, and Mr. T.R. Lane of Macon. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at the First Methodist church, being conducted by Dr. J.W. Quillian. The interment was at Oak Hill. _____ Dan Johnson and Will Smith, two white men, were tried before Judge Freeman in City Court last Wednesday on warrants charging them with intoxication on the public highway. It seems that the men had been to town and filled up on "blind tiger" liquor. They behaved very well while the police were in sight, but when the got beyond the city limits on their way home they began cursing, yelling, and cutting up jack generally. Sheriff Brewster was notified and summoning to his aid Chief Shackleford went out and arrested the men, intoxication on the public highways being a State offense. The men entered pleas of guilty when arraigned before Judge Freeman next morning and upon payment of $40.20 each they were allowed to go. These are the first convictions in this county under the new law making drunkeness on the public highway a misdemeanor. ______ Arrangements have been completed for the proper observance of Memorial Day, the day's exercises which will be under the auspices of the Daughters of the Confederacy, to be held at the auditorium beginning at 2:30 p.m. next Friday. Hon. John B. Goodwyn, commander of Coweta Camp, United Confederate Veterans, will be master of ceremonies and Col. Geo. H. Carmical will act as marshall of the day... At the conclusion of exercises at the auditorium, a procession will be formed and a march to the soldier's cemetery being as follows: Orchestra, School Children, Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Red Men and other fraternal orders; Mayor and City officials, Veterans, Daughters of the Confederacy, Citizens generally. The exercises at the cemetery will be brief and simple. While the ceremony of decorating the soldiers' graves is in progress, music will be furnished by the orchestra, and will conclude with the sounding of "taps". Seats at the auditorium will be reserved on the stage for Veterans. The following Veterans will receive Crosses of Honor: W.H. Bridges, Co. H. 55th GA Rgt. E.O. Linch, Co. D. Phillips' Legion C.M. Speer, Co. B. 5th GA Rgt. W.A. Stanford, Co. A. 26th GA Battl. J.H. Thompson, Co. E, 13th Ala. Rgt. C.W. Mitcham, Co. D. Phillips' Legion W.I. Reese, Corput's Ballalion, Cherokee Artillery D.P. Woodroof, Co. A. 56th GA Rgt. W.A. Faver, Co. G. 7th GA Rgt. The following ladies comprising the Memorial Day Committee are requested to meet in the assembly room at the Library on Tuesday next at half past 3 o'clock, viz: Mrs. Thos. J. Jones Mrs. Lutie N. Powers Mrs. Mamie H. Thompson Mrs. R.D. Cole Jr. Mrs. Jas. E. Brown Mrs. H.A. Hall Mrs. H.C. Glover Mrs. H.C. Fisher Mrs. T.B. Davis Miss Kate Faver Miss Ina Kirby Helen M. Long, Pres't, Newnan Chapter, U.D.C. __________ SARGENT News Mrs. W.H. Dyer spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. Graham. __ Miss Maud Cavender has been spending the week with her sister, Mrs. Burks. __ TURIN News DIED - - Mr. Geo. Kempson died last Friday at his home near Senoia after many years of suffering. He was a good citizen and will greatly missed in his community. His wife died several years ago. ___ The many friends of Capt. J.H. Wynn sympathize with him in his serious illness. ___ MORELAND News Mrs. Albert Sidney Rogers died, during an operation for cancer, last Friday in Atlanta. She leaves five children, two boys and three girls, besides her husband. She was a member of the Baptist church and was always delighted when it was said to her, Let us to up to the house of the lord. Her last time at church was at Wednesday night's prayer meeting. The remains were carried to Corinth Saturday where they were laid to rest by the side of her daughter and mother. Rev. V.A. Ham preached her funeral and Rev. A.A. Tilley also spoke a few words of comfort to the bereaved ones. _______ Mrs. Martha Benton spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. Ellen Russell of this place. She is with her son Mr. Sid Benton in west Newnan this week. ___ Mrs. Ella Camp of Newnan visited her son Joe Leigh Camp on Saturday. __ MADRAS News Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bird of St. Cloud, spent Sunday and Monday with their sister, Mrs. Fannie Hyde. __ Mr. Geo. Hendrix visited his sister, Mrs. J.P. Cates last Saturday. __ Miss Katie Sue Moore spent Tuesday with her cousin, Mrs. Will Mitcham in Newnan. __ WELCOME News We regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. Ed. Leigh. She died Saturday morning after an illness of several months. We extend to the bereaved husband our deepest sympathy. __ NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS Mr. W.N. Mattox and wife of Quincy, Fla., are visiting relatives in the city. __ Born on the 2nd inst., to Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Martin, of Cuthbert, GA, a daughter. __ Mr. D.F. Brewster of Quincy, Fla., has been in the city this week on a visit to relatives. __ Mrs. John Morris of Birmingham, Ala., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. Hubert Smith. __ Mrs. D.L. Adams of West Point is visiting her sisters, Mrs. M.C. Stevens and Mrs. P.F. Cuttino. __ Mrs. Wade H. Jackson left with her children Tuesday night for Mulberry, Fla., where she will join her husband. __ Mr. R.I. Stephens, who removed to Quincy, Fla., a short time ago, has established a bottling plant at that place and is doing well. __ Mrs. A.E. Caldwell of Newnan is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Broyles for a few days and will leave next week to spend some time at Tate Springs. Atlanta Journal ___ The many friends of Capt. J.H. Wynn of the sixth district, will regret to learn that he was stricken with paralysis Saturday evening, his entire right side paralyzed. His condition is serious. __ Hon. H.A. Hall is attending Harris Superior Court this week, having been retained for the defense in the case of the State vs. Chas. M. Hardy, charged with the murder of his father-in-law at Chipley a few months ago. ___ The Herald and Advertiser regrets to chronicle the death of Mrs. Ed Leigh which occurred early Saturday morning at her home in the fourth district. She had been in poor health for several months, but her condition was not such as to cause immediate alarm, and consequently her death was a great shock to everyone. She was a most estimable woman and will be missed in the community. She was 52 years of age and is survived by her husband. The funeral occurred Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, the remains being brought to Newnan for interment. Services at the grave were conducted by her pastor, Rev. F.J. Amis, assisted by Rev. J.B.S. Davis. ____ Married, on Wednesday morning last, Miss Rosa Frances Pearson and Mr. James Bailey Martin. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Pearson of the fourth district, and Mr. Martin belongs to one of the best families of Carroll County. He is the brother of Hon. W.B. Martin of the fourth district. Coincidentally, the officiating clergyman, Rev. J.B. S. Davis, also performed the ceremony which united the parents of the groom more than thirty years ago. ____ The Coweta Superior Court will convene Monday. There are two murder cases on the docket and sixteen felony cases: Luther Freeman, Murder Jake Haynes, Murder Lon Brandenburg, Arson Emma Lou Faver, Aiding escape from the penitentiary Brad Arnold, Burglary Henry Johnson, Bigamy Robt. Pinson, Hog stealing Rosa Hines, Bigamy Jim Finley, Arson Andrew McCullough, Jim Hayes, Ike Brandenburg, Ananias Wright, Jim Wooldrige, Antony Tench, Wade Goodwyn, Lizzie Gaston and Henry Orr all for assault to murder. _______ NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, April 26, 1907 JAKE HAYNES GOES FREE THe case of the State vs. Jake Haynes, charged with the murder of J.W. Harrison, was taken up in the Superior Court Monday afternoon and cooupied the time of the court until the hour of adjournment Tuesday afternoon. Harrison was the defendant's father-in-law and the killing occurred the latter part of March 1906 at Hall's store in the seventh district. After committing the crime, Haynes fled and his whereabout did not become known until about two months ago when he was located in a small town in Mississippi. It is said that he tired of being a fugitive from justice and voluntarily surrendered to the authorities of that state, preferring to come back and stand trial rather than be separated longer from his wife and children. He was brought to Newnan a few day later in charge of an officer who turned the prisoner over to Sheriff Brewster. A large number of witnesses had been subpoened and during the progress of the trial the court room was crowded with spectators. The evidence was voluminous and conflicting and speculation as to the outcome of the trial was simple guesswork. The case was given to the jury about 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. After being out nearly six hours a verdict of "not guilty" was agreed upon and Haynes was once more a free man. Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour Judge Freeman was in the courtroom and received the verdict. The prosecution was conducted by Solicitor-General Terrell and the defendant was represented by W.C. Wright and W.G. Post. Able speeches were made on both sides. ______ MARRIED - - Miss Corrie Lynn Wadsworth and Mr. Marvin Richard Bowen were united in marriage Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Wadsworth. About one hundred guests were present to witness the ceremony which was performed by Rev. John S. Hardaway... ____ DEATH OF DR. G.L. JOHNSON Dr. G.L. Johnson died yesterday at the home of his nephew in Palmetto. News of this sad event was heard with deep sorrow in Newnan where Dr. Johnson had spent so many years of his life and where he was universally esteemed. He came to Newnan about thirty-five years ago and from that time up to the day of his death was identified with every movement that had for its object the upbuilding of the town. He was interested in numerous enterprises and his liberal and progressive spirit was manifested in many ways. A gentle, kind hearted man, he made friends easily and " held them as with hooks of steel." By none, perhaps, will be be more sincerely mourned than by his brethren of the Masonic fraternity. He loved and revered this ancient and honorable order next to his church and was a living exemplification of all that was best in Masonry. Dr. Johnson had been in poor health for a year or more and about two months ago was forced to take his bed. He was rarely able to be up during this period of confinement and during the last days of his illness but few of his friends were permitted to see him. Deceased was 74 years of age. He had never married, his nearest relatives being his brother, Mr. R.A. Johnson of Atlanta and three half sisters residing at distant points. Mrs. G.E. Parks of this city is a niece. The remains were brought to Newnan this morning at 11:20 a.m. on the train and carried to the residence of Mrs. Mamie Swint Johnson on Jackson street, where they will be kept until tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. At that hour funeral services will be held at the First Methodist Church, conducted by Dr. J.W. Quillian. The interment will be at Oak Hill with Masonic honors. ____ DODSON News There will be a singing at Macedonia next fourth Sunday afternoon. We understand that Mr. Bomar a fine singer from near Palmetto will be present. Come out and hear him. __ "Uncle' Anthony Zellars, a well known negro in the community, died recently at his home near Roscoe of dropsy. ___ LONE OAK News Mrs. Ira Lester of the sixth district of Coweta county returned home last Wednesday with her baby boy, after a two weeks visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burks Nall. ___ TURIN News Sunday night, Mrs. E.T. Peek of Senoia was claimed by death, and her gentle spirit took its flight to the regions of light and rest. She had been sorely afflicted for several months and we have no doubt death was accepted as a welcome release from her sufferings. Deceased was a niece of Judge R.W. Freeman of Newnan and a most estimable woman in all respects. She is survived by her husband and several children to whom the writer extends sincere condolence. ___ On Sunday night, Mrs. Frank Stubbs passed away at her home near Farmdale after an illness of several weeks. She was one of the best women in that community and will be sadly missed. She was a devoted member of Pleasant Hill Baptist church and a veritable ministering angel to those around her. Her remains were laid to rest in Bethel cemetery, funeral services conducted by her pastor, Rev. H.S. Rees. We sympathize with the bereaved family. ____ The many friends of Mr. Elijah Linch will regret to know that he is in a very low state both physically and mentally. ___ Col. Jared E. Stallings of Texas, who came to Senoia a short time ago to visit relatives is in poor health. ___ Mrs. C.P. Norman of Alpharetta, GA is visiting her father, Mr. J.B. Shell Sr. __ Mr. J.A. Daniel attended the funeral of his grandmother at Hogansville on Wednesday. __ Mrs. H.P. Landrum and children of Hapesville spent several days last week with her mother, Mrs.Milam. __ MORELAND News Mrs. Warner Camp is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Carpenter in Newnan. __ Mrs. John Bean of Carroll county is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Herring. __ Mrs. W.P. Gordon had as visitors Sunday her son Moorman, and Miss Marchman of Atlanta; her sisters, Mrs. Mary Lyle and Mrs. Martha Moore of Grantville; her niece Miss Gillie Gordon of Clem; Mr. Ben Pittman and Mrs. Frank Duncan of Newnan; her nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Reynolds of West Moreland. ___ DODSON News Mr. C.F. Tarleton spent the latter part of the week with relatives at Sand Hill. __ Mr. W.T. Tyson who has been sick several days is doing fairly well. __ A negro man named Noah Zellars who lived on Mr. A.J. Sewell's plantation was drowned in the Chattahoochee river on Saturday. It is said the negro was subject to attacks of fits and it is supposed that one of these attacks was the cause of his drowning. ____ LUTHERVILLE News Mr. C.L. Hardy of Hamilton is visiting his sister, Mrs. Layfield. __ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/coweta/newspapers/nw1643newspape.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 18.1 Kb