Coweta County GaArchives News.....Newspaper Notices for NOVEMBER 1st thru NOVEMBER 8th 1907 November 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 11, 2004, 1:21 am The Herald & Advertiser, Coweta Co GA NEWSPAPER NOTICES FROM "THE HERALD & ADVERTISER", Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia for NOVEMBER 1st 1907 through NOVEMBER 8th, 1907 NEWSPAPER issue of Friday, November 1, 1907 Mr. Jack Tate, a worthy young man employed at Capt. J.M. Strickland's steam ginnery in Turin district, had the misfortune to get caught in the machinery on Thursday afternoon of last week and his left arm was horribly mangled. The injured member was amputated at an early hour Friday morning but he was so weak from the loss of blood that he never rallied from the shock, death ensuing a few minutes after the operation. Deceased was about 25 years of age, was well liked by everyone and his tragic end is deeply mourned in the community where he resided. ______ We regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. J.H. Reeves, which occurred early this morning at the home of her father, Rev. W.J. Cotter, after a lingering illness. This good woman had been sorely afflicted for more than a year and the sad ending of her life while not unexpected, causes the deepest grief among her wife circle of friends, both here and at Athens, where she resided for several years before coming to Newnan. Besides her venerable father and several brothers and sisters, she is survived by two young daughters, Misses Mosell and Mary Lou Reeves, who have the sympathy of everyone in their bereavement. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from the First Methodist church and the interment will be at Oak Hill. _______ GRANTVILLE News Mrs. J.H. Gilbert is at home again after a pleasant visit to relatives at Pratt City, Ala. ___ We regret to report that Lowndes Sadler is ill with fever. ___ We regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. Ellington which occurred Sunday afternoon. The remains were carried to Newnan for interment. The family has our deepest sympathy. ___ HANDY News One day last week, Clifford Wiggins the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Wiggins, picked 207 lbs. of cotton. We think this just the biggest days work we ever heard of for one of his age. The little fellow lacks some weeks yet of being 8 years old. Now, we feel sure all the other little boys will feel like throwing up their caps and shouting "Hurrah for Clifford.!" ____ Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Harp of Possum Trot, spent Saturday night and Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Luckie. ____ TURIN News While in Senoia a few days ago we have the pleasure of being in company with our old friend, Dr. F.M. Brantly, and enjoyed hearing him talk. He is now in his 91st year yet his mental powers seem not the least impaired, although his physical condition is not as good. His eyesight is failing also and he cannot now see to read which is in itself a serious affliction to one with so vigorous a mentality. His wife died a few years ago, his children are scattered and living in homes of their own and he is now alone. ________ Mrs. H.S. Rees is in Carrollton this week with her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Adamson. ___ A residence on the farm of Mr. Joe Hyde was burned Monday night. The house was occupied by Mr. Alvan Hyde who lost $150. in money in the fire. ____ Mrs. W.C. Kinnard and Miss Annie Anderson of Newnan spent Tuesday with Mrs. M. Gay. ____ NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS Miss Ruth Cole has been visiting friends in Abbeville, S.C. for the past week. ___ Mr. John Kite who has been will with fever for several days is reported better this morning. ___ Mrs. Susan C. Hill went to Atlanta this week where she will spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Colquitt Carter. ___ Mr. M.L. Duke, the popular manager of the Singer Sewing Machine Co's office, is seriously ill with typhoid fever. __ Mrs. Peter B. Murphey of Newnan, formerly Miss Pauline Burden, is a charming visitor in the city, the guest of Mrs. Robert S. Patillo on high street. Macon Telegraph. __ The late Rev. B.E.L. Timmons, the well known Methodist minister whose death occurred a few days ago, was a native of Coweta County, the date of his birth being June 22, 1845. ___ Mrs. Jas. M. Glass of Coweta County, died on Oct 3rd. Mrs. Glass was a quiet, sweet spirited woman whose piety endeared her to all who knew her. She had been a member of the Baptist church for over forty years. She is survived by her husband and nine children, to whom we extend sympathy. The Christian Index. ____ Mr. Drury Glass died Monday at Milledgeville, GA after a lingering illness. The remains were brought to Newnan the following day and interred in Oak Hill Cemetery, funeral services being conducted by Dr. J.S. Hardaway. Deceased was about 33 years of age and unmarried. A few years ago he served a term as Tax Receiver of Coweta county and had many friends throughout the section who will hear of his death with deep regret. _______ Mr. A.S. Hutchens, one of Coweta's oldest and most respected citizens died this morning at his home near Welcome after a long illness. He was 77 years of age and is survived by his wife and four children, the latter being Mrs. C.E. Ragland; W.H. Hutchens and J.B. Hutchens of Newnan; and T.A. Hutchens of Welcome. The funeral will take place tomorrow at Mt. Carmel. _________ While hauling a load of seed contton to the gin a few days ago, Mr. Eugene Daniel of the sixty district, fell from the wagon and was run over the the wheels on one side, inflicting injuries to his right hip and back that will cause him to go on crutches for several weeks. He had a narrow escape from death as the wagon was heavily loaded. _____ CARROLLTON News A quartette of patriarchs, to wit: Capt. J.B. Martin, Mayor H.W. Long, Capt. L.P. Mandeville and the chronicler who chronicles for his Carrollton confederates in righteous endeavor, will visit the McIntosh reserves next Sunday. Capt. Martin will have charge of the expedition. We have orders to cook up three days' rations and to carry long appetites that will demolish them in one day. The purpose of the pilmigrage is to refresh our admonition for the thrift of our dear departed half-breed Scotchman, Gen. McIntosh, who looted his confiding contrymen of $400,000. purchase money for the lands belonging to them. It will be my ultimate purpose to give the readers of the Herald and Advertiser a brief historical sketch of the causes leading to the assasination of Gen. McIntosh. ______ RESOLUTIONS by EBENEZER CHURCH ON THE DEATH OF JOSEPH H. WYNN In the providence of god death has visited our church and community and has bereft us of a consecrated and devoted member of the church and a useful and highly esteemed citizen of the community. Our brother, Joseph H. Wynn was born September 15, 1844 and died Sept 3, 1907. On August 17, 1881 he was united with Ebenezer Baptist church and was ordained a deacon on May 10, 1890. As a member of the church he loved her ordinances, rejoiced in her progress, promoted her moral and spiritual interest, prayed for her prosperity and gave liberally to her advancement. Having given his heart to christ, he gave his service to the master in every good word and work. As a deacon he purchased to himself a good degree and great boldness in faith. Feeling the great responsibility of the office of a deacon, he performed his duties faithfully and earnestly. As a citizen he was alive to every interest pertaining to the material, moral, educational and spiritual advanvement of his community, county, state and country. For twenty years he was a member of the County Board of Education, in which capacity he did much in promoting the educational interests of the county. As a business man he was wise and conservative. The way in which he managed his wordly affairs and the finess which attended his efforts, stamped him as a wise and farseeing business man whose judgment was honored and whose advice was heeded by men of affairs. As a man and friend he was ever kind, firm and true. Noble in honor, integrity and truth he loved these qualities as they were manifested in others and when friendships were formed on the basis of these qualities, they were bound as with hooks of steel. The esteem in which he was held by his friends was manifested by the large attendance at his funeral. Whereas, in the death of our brother Joseph H. Wynn, the church has lost a faithful member, an efficient deacon and wise counselor; his wife a kind and devoted husband, his children a gentle and loving father and the community a valuable and useful citizen. Therefore, be it resolved that in this irreparable loss to the church, to his famiy and to the community, we humbly bow with sad but meek submission to the dispensation of a divine providence. Resolved, that the church extends our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. James D. Arnold, Robt. B. Thompson, Alton C. Royeton, Committee ________ RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT BY COWETA LODGE NO. 60, F. & A.M. In memory of Bro. W.H. Beavers, who ceased from his labors on October 4, 1907 in the 85th year of age and his spirit passed to the haven of rest where all true Masons have a home. He was born in Morgan County, Georgia and moved to this county with his parents when quite a youth. He remained a citizen among us until his death. He was a true Mason for a long while. Bro. Beavers life was an open book. True to the tenets of Masonry, upright, just, honorable and charitable to all, his heart was always ready to respond to the afflicted and needy. He was always ready to uphold the good and condemn the wrong. Whereas, in the death of Bro. Beavers our lodge has lost a true and worthy member, his family a devoted and loving father and brother, and the community a valuable citizen. Therefore, be it resolved, that we yield submission to the will of our father who doeth all things well; that we commend the life of our brother as one worthy of praise and emulation. Resolved, that this memorial be spread upon the minutes of this lodge, that the same be published in the Herald and Advertiser and a copy sent to the relatives of the deceased. Oct 11th, 1907. J.D. Simms, chairman, J.H. Moore, W.D. Meriwether, Committee _____________ NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, November 8, 1907 LEGAL NOTICE - - LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION Georgia, Coweta County J.B. Hutchens having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said county for letters of administration on the estate of Harriet S. Hutchens, deceased; all persons concerned are required to show cause in said Court by the first Monday in December next, if they can, why said application should not be granted. This Nov 7, 1907. L.A. Perdue, Ordinary _______ Mrs. J.I. Scroggin was carried to Atlanta a few days ago and on Friday underwent an operation for appendicitis. She has been in critical condition since, although her condition was thought to be slighly improved this morning. Her husband and daughter, Mrs. T.E. Potts, have been with her constantly since the operation. Her other daughter, Mrs. J.E. Dent, who has been in Mexico for several weeks, arrived yesterday and is also at her bedside. ____ A New York dispatch says that after exploring South America and traveling 30,000 miles by sea, Mrs. Marie Robinson Wright of Newnan, GA, famous as the "most traveled woman", is on her way to New York after a thousand mile ride on mule-back over the mountains of Bolivia and a trip across the ocean to Europe. Mrs. Wright has traveled extensively in South America. She has been twice across that continent and has crossed the Andes five times. Her exploration of Bolivia made on mule-back required two months. _______ Mrs. Milton N. Sewell of Cedar Creek district, died quite suddenly Sunday afternoon at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Bob Braswell, near Roscoe. She was spending the day with her daughter, Mrs. Braswell, and shortly after dinner while sitting in the parlor with the family, when she suddenly exclaimed "I don't feel well, I am getting blind", and in another moment was dead. She was about 54 years of age and is survived by her husband and ten children. The funeral took place the following day at Macedonia, services being conducted by Rev. J.B.S. Davis of this city. _______ Mr. M.L. Duke, whose critical illness was noted by the Herald and Advertiser last week, died Monday afternoon, his death resulting from a prolonged attack of typhoid fever. Deceased came to Newnan about two years ago as manager of the Singer Sewing Machine Co. and during his residence here made many friends. His remains were carried to Jackson, GA for interment on Tuesday, the body being accompanied by Messrs. J.W. Kersey, T.C. Dickson and J.F. Webb as an honorary escort from Newnan Council No. 22, J.O.U.A.M., of which deceased was a member. Mr. Duke was about 40 years of age and is survived by his wife and five children. ________ DEATH OF MRS. A.E. BREWSTER After a lingering and wasting illness, extending over a period of nine weeks, Mrs. A.E. Brewster breathed her last yesterday morning at 7 o'clock. The sad event had been expected for several days and when the final summons came she passed peacefully and painlessly into the silence which we call death, surrounded by all the loved ones of her family. She was a woman of strong character and resolute purpose and the masterful attributes which had commanded respect and admiration during her busy and useful life were manifest throughout her long illness. She retained consciousness almost to the last moment and until a few days before her death took a keen interest in all the happenings of the day. She was a good wife, and a mother whose devotion ot her children was, next to her religion, the ruling spirit of her life. She had many friends and will be sadly missed in the community. Deceased was 63 years of age and is survived her her husband and eight children, the latter being Mrs. W.B. Pringle; Mrs. W.C. Wright; Mrs. J.B. Ramey; Miss Lizzie Arnold; Miss Lucille Arnold of this city; J.H. Arnold of Gadsden, Ala; W.P. Arnold and Lucius Arnold of Corinth, GA. Two sisters, Mrs. J. Spence of Houston, Texas and Mrs. M.A. Hyer of Orlando, Fla., also survive her. The funeral took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence on Jackson street, being conducted by Dr. J.W. Quillian, assisted by Rev. W.J. Cotter and Rev. F.G. Hughes. The interment was at Oak Hill, the sons and sons- in-law of deceaed acting as pall bearers. __________ TRAGIC DEATH OF A CHILD Harvey Garner, the 9 year old son of Mr. J.W. Garner, living near Haralson, came to his death in a most shocking manner last Saturday. He had been sent by his mother to a neighbor's on an errand and was passing through a field that lay between the two homes. A young man named Homer Johnson, about 17 years of age was in an adjoining field bird hunting. The two fields were separated by a hedgerow and Johnson did not see the lad. A covey of birds flew up on the opposite side of the hedge and Johnson raised his gun and shot at them. The report of the gun was followed by a piercing scream and scrambling through the thick growth that formed the hedge, Johnson was horrified to discover the child. The little fellow was already in the throes of death when Johnson reached him and died before he could be gotten home. Johnson was almost frantic with grief over the accident and has not yet recovered from the shock produced by the child's death. Coroner Broadswater went down Wednesday morning and held an inquest but the investigation convinced the jury that the killing was purely accidental and a verdict was rendered accordingly. The finding of the jury was as follows, " We the jury, chosen and sworn to investigate the cause of the death of Harvey Garner, find that he came to his death by a gunshot wound inflicted by Homer Johnson and that the same was accidental. Signed, R.K. Brandenburg, foreman, W.J. Harper, T.J. Entrekin, Lon Bishop, W.J. Addy, W.J.L. Herndon. " _________ ORDINARY's COURT The following business was disposed of at the regular monthly term of the Ordinary's Court on Monday last: Twelve months' support set apart to Mrs. Minnie Allen and minor children out of the estate of W.A. Allen, deceased. T.F. Rawls, county administrator on the estates of A.T. Powers, Judson T. Nixon, Corwood Clarke and Martha Ballard, granted letters of dismission. T.F. Rawls, guardian of Emma H. and Thomas P. Holleman, granted letters of dismission. T.F. Rawls, administrator de bonis non on the estate of W.A. Mitchell, granted leave to sell lands belonging to said deceased. L.M. Farmer, administrator of Cornelia A. Davis, granted letters of dismission. Vandella E. Lazanby, administratrix of Mary E. Meriwether, granted leave to sell lands belonging to said deceased. T.F. Rawls, county guardian, appointed guardian of the property of Eliza Freeman, lunatic. J.W. Austin, appointed administrator with the Will annexed on the estates of John Linton McCullough and Jane A. McCullough, deceased. T.G. Farmer, administrator on the estate of Edgar Meriwether, granted leave to sell lands belonging to said deceased. T.F. Rawls, county administrator, appointed administrator on the estate of Martin Davis, deceased. __________ CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank the good people for the many kindnesses shown us during the illness of our son and brother Earnest, and for numerous expressions of sympathy tendered us since his death. W.M. Bagwell and family. McCollum, GA, Nov 4th. _______ Dr. T.Z. Clower of Atlanta spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Callie Clower. ___ TURIN News We regret to report the serious illness of Mr. R.S. Bowdon who has been confined to his bed from an attack of erysipelas. ___ Sympathy is extended to Mr. Hewlette Strickland of Moreland whose aged father was laid to rest last week. ___ Mrs. J.D. Hunter is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Benton, at Senoia. __ Miss Gertrude Bowden spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. D.M. Carter in Atlanta. ___ MORELAND News Mr. Wm. McLeroy of Newnan attended services here last Sunday. __ Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Drake and daughter Miss Texas, visited the family of Mr. John Kilgore near Newnan on Sunday. ___ DODSON News Mrs. Ellen Strickland Byram of Carrollton is spending a few days with her brother-in-law, Mr. M.N. Sewell and family. __ Mr. J.M. Brown and wife of Heard county visited relatives in this community Saturday and Sunday. __ Our community was shocked to learn of the death of Mrs. Iver Nona Sewell which occurred suddenly Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bob Braswell, where she had gone to spend the day. The funeral services were conducted Monday at Macedonia by Rev. J.B.S. Davis of Newnan. Deceased leaves a husband and ten children. She was 54 years of age on the day of her burial. On the way to the funeral of her mother last Monday, a mule driven by Miss Mollie Sewell ran away and threw her out of the buggy. She was painfully but not seriously hurt. Nov. 6th. ____ McCOLLUM News Mrs. J.W. Hines of the second district spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Hembree. __ Mr. Carl Posey spent Sunday with the family of Mr. W.D. Banks. ___ Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Posey spent Sunday night and Monday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Tate at Newnan. ___ NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS Mr. "Doc" Strickland, a former citizen of Coweta, died suddenly last Friday at East Point, from a stroke of paralysis. The remains were brought down Saturday and interred in the Fry burying ground near Bethlehem church. Deceased was the father of Mr. Hewlette Strickland of Moreland and was about 80 years of age. ____ Mr. J.W. Willcozon and family will move next week to Quincy, Fla., where they will make their home in future. Mr. Willcozon has been for several years a great sufferer from rheumatism and goes to Florida with the hope that the more genial climate of that latitude may benefit him. ____ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/coweta/newspapers/nw1681newspape.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 20.6 Kb