Coweta County GaArchives News.....Newspaper Notices for DECEMBER 6th thru DECEMBER 16th 1907 December 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 12, 2004, 8:51 pm The Herald & Advertiser, Coweta Co GA NEWSPAPER NOTICES FROM "THE HERALD & ADVERTISER", Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia for DECEMBER 6th thru DECEMBER 13th, 1907 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, December 6, 1907 ORDINARY'S COURT The following business was transacted at the regular term of the Court of Ordinary on Monday last: W.J. Cotter appointed guardian of Moselle and Mary Lou Reaves, minors. T.F. Rawls, county guardian, appointed guardian of Lena, John and Thomas Haines, minors. Mrs. Rosa E. Lester, administrator o fthe estate of L.L. Lester, deceased, granted letters of dismission. J.B. Hutchens appointed administrator of the estate of Mrs. Harriet Hutchens, deceased. Twelve months support granted to Mrs. Sallie G. Wynn and her minor child out of the estate of Jos. H. Wynn, deceased. Order granted appointing commissioners to divide in kind among the heirs at law the real estate belonging to the estate of W.D. Linch, deceased. Order granted W.J.L. Herndon, administrator of the estate of Joel J. Herndon, deceased, to sell the personal property of said deceased. Order granted Mrs. Georgia Rigsby, administratrix of the estate of John T. Rigsby, deceased, to sell the personal property of said deceased. H.S. Bowden, appointed temporary administrator of the estate of R.S. Bowden, deceased. ___________ DEATH OF A GOOD WOMAN It is with a feeling of deep regret that we chronicle this week the death of Mrs. Emily Reese, relict of the late J.P. Reese, which occurred Sunday night at her home 2 miles north of the city. She had been sick about two months. Her illness began with an attack of jaundice which subsequently developed complications which baffled the skill of the best physicians and for two weeks before her death, her loved ones realized that her case was hopeless. The end came peacefully at last, fitting close to a peaceful and gentle life that had been filled o nly with kindly deeds and loving ministrations. She was a good woman and in her sphere of usefulness and duty bore more than her share of life's burdens. She was held in high regard by all who knew her and her loss th the community is sincerely mourned. Deceased was 69 years of age and is survived by ten children: D.A. Reese of Atlanta; J.T. Reese of Winston, GA; Miss Della Reese of Coweta; Mrs. Rena Reese Moseley of Quitman, Texas; J.J. Reese of Macon; Mrs. J.C. Durden of Wade, GA; W.H. Reese of Hogansville; C.W. Reese of Louisville, Ky; Mrs. W.B. Green of Fairburn and Clifford Reese of Chattanooga. All the children were present at the funeral, it being the first time they had been brought together in twenty years. The remains were brought to Newnan for interment, services being conducted at the grave by Rev. F.J. Amis, assisted by Dr. J.D. Hardaway. ______ T.M. HUGHIE DIED IN TEXAS Mrs. J.F. Sponcler has received the sad intelligence of the death of her brother, Mr. T.M. Hughie, which occurred near Emory, Texas on the 22nd ult. The following account of the sorrowful event is taken from the Rains County, Texas Leader of the 29th ult.,: " His large circle of friends and acquaintances will be grieved and shocked to learn of the sudden death of Mr. T.M. Hughie, which occurred at his home 5 1/2 miles west of Emory last Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, after having been sick about one hour. He was apparently in good health and had gone to the woods to haul up his winter's wood when he was stricken through the shoulders with a paralytic pain. He managed by the assistance of his hired boy, to get to the house before the end came, dying in the presence of his wife and eldest daughter. Dr. Pearson of Emory was hurriedly called, but when he arrived death had already claimed its victim. The doctor said it was paralysis of the heart. The remains were interred in the Woolsey graveyard at half past 2 o'clock in the presence of seven or eight hundred people, the procession being a mile long. Funeral services at the grave were conducted by three of his former pastors, Revs. C.M. Martin, J.H. Passons and Thos. Dement. Mr. Hughie was born in Fayette county, GA in 1840, and served four years as a soldier under Gen. Lee. At the close of the war he returned to his native county where in 1866, he was married to Miss Mary Jane Darnell. Nine children, six boys and three girls were born of this union, eight of whom survive their father. Mr. Hughie and family moved to Texas and located in Smith county in 1869. From there he removed to Rains county in 1873 and located on Reeder, where he has lived the past thirty-four years. He was a devoted and conscientious member of the Missionary Baptist church for forty-six years and a deacon of his church the last fifteen years of his life. " _______ JETHRO JONES, WEALTHY PLANTER OF CARROLL COUNTY, ASSASSINATED Whitesburg, GA - Dec 3rd The entire community was shocked last Saturday morning when it was known that Mr. Jethro Jones had been shot down by unknown parties near his home Friday night about dark. A bale of cotton was stolen from his gin Thursday night and some hunters found the cotton Friday and notified Mr. Jones. The cotton had been carried only a short distance from the gin-house and thinking the thieves would return Friday night to take away the cotton, Mr. Jones went down shortly after dark where the bale ahd been found. The result was he was shot to death the the party or parties. The weapon used was a shotgun, the load entering his face and neck and killing him instantly, it was thought. None of the family knew of Mr. Jones' whereabouts until he was found by his two sons, Robert and James, lying dead beside the bale of cotton. Saturday morning, Wes Summerlin and his son Charlie, two negroes in the neighborhood, were arrested on circumstantial evidence which strongly pointed to their guilt. They were carried to Carrollton and lodged in jail and later in the day were taken to Atlanta for safekeeping. At the coroner's inquest Saturday the wife of Charlie Summerlin confessed that her husband had killed Mr. Jones and that her husband and father-in-law had stolen the cotton. Her confessions, together with other evidence, fixes the crime on these negroes almost beyond a doubt. Mr. Jones was about 67 years of age and one of Carroll's wealthiest and most successful planters. He was also president of the Whitesburg Banking Co. He was a Confederate Veteran, having served throughout the war as a member of the First Georgia Cavalry. ______ GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN On Oct. 9th the death angel passed over the community and claimed Mr. Geo. T. Bridges. He was a kind and affectionate son, a loving brother and dear uncle, always so full of sunshine and gladness and making the home so bright that it breaks our hearts to think of him as gone forever. He was born June 13, 1873 and died Oct 9, 1907. He had been a faithful member of New Lebanon church for several years and always enjoyed his meeting and hearing the sweet songs of Zion. All was done for him that kind hearts and willing hands could do; but the lord knew best and took him home to rest. "Weep not for him, he is at rest, in beautiful mansions of the blest; but try to meet him on that shore, where sad partings are no more." The large concourse of friends and relatives which gathered at his home to pay their last tribute of respect, the beautiful flowers which covered the casket and the many sad hearts and tearstained faces were a sufficient evidence of love and esteem in which he was held in the community. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.B.S. Davis of Newnan assisted by Rev. F.J. Amis of Welcome and Rev. J.W. McLeod of Whitesburg. The remains were interred at Old Lebanon cemetery. May the father of mercy comfort them, father, brothers and sisters and after the toils and trials of life are over may they meet their loved one in heaven. A Niece; Sargent, GA Nov 8th. _______ IN MEMORY OF MRS. KATE NALL SNEAD On July 11, 1875, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. S. Nall of Atlanta, light dawned on a fair baby girl, with velvety hands, rose petaled lips and violet kissed eyes. This little cherub was christened Kate. All that was bright and beautiful surrounded this darling baby. Sleeping or waking, her rule was absolute; love and loyalty were watchwords of her subjects. When she was six years old her parents decided to visit Cuba and placed their little girl in the care of her aunt, Mrs. Wilson at dear old College Temple, her mother's alma mater. How vivid is the picture to my mind as she daily slipped up to see me in my school room and placed her hand in mine! She was a perfect fairy, with her golden hair filled with the glint of sunlight. A truly lovely child, ever beautifully dressed. As she grew in stature her mind expanded equally. I watched her rapid growth, physical, mental, spiritual, but ere I was aware of the fact she had become a grown woman, a wife, a mother. How faithfully she filled each station! An ardent Sunday school pupil, she was ever ready to perform each duty assigned. She early united with thePresbyterian church, long the church of her forefathers, and, as they had ever done, "walked by faith and not by sight." As a member of the Ladies Benevolent Society she was faithful, and met every obligation until disease, laying its heavy hand upon her, compelled her to remain at home and there let the sweetness and the purity of her life fall upon her husband, Mr. E.W. Snead, to whom she was happily married June 2, 1895 and the five darling children with whom she had been blessed. These little ones received an influence from this christian mother that will go with them through life. The oldest was only 11, when on August 9, 1907, the mother was summoned to "come up higher". There ever seems to me something unnatural in the death of a child. I tis so like the forst in early spring which withers the bursting buds on the trees or destroys the young plant as it is just pushing its way through the ground. But for a young mother to die is like shedding the petals and fragrance of the full blown rose. A young mother, to be taken from a band of tender children is a sad, a sorrowful loss. We bow in submission to his divine will. We acknowledge that her existence is finished, the joy of her life work is over and we must say "farewell, Kate.".....Whereas, it has pleased our heavenly father in his all wise providence to remove from our midst our sister, Mrs. E.W. Snead. Therefore be it resolved; that while we bow in humble submission to the will of him who doeth all things well and have the sure hope that she has entered into the glory of our lord, we mourn her loss as a great misfortune and will cherish her memory and endeavor to imitate her many virtues. That a copy of the above be recorded on the minutes of our society. That a copy be sent to the family and also to the city papers for publication. Mary R. Whatley, Corinne Simril, Myrtis S. Moore, Committee ______________ GRANTVILLE News Miss Gladys White has returned home after a pleasant visit to her sister, Mrs. Smith at Appling, GA. __ Mrs. E.P. Floyd and Mrs. J.A.R. Camp spent Thursday with Mrs. J.O. Albright. ___ Miss Edna Haynie and brother Bartow, spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. O.E. Smith. ___ DODSON News Mr. Albert Hyde and family will move to Atlanta is a few days. __ Mr. C.T. Hyde and Miss Mary Carter were united in marriage last Thursday afternoon, the ceremony being performed by Rev. W.W. Roop. They will reside with the former's mother. ___ Mr. A.B. Hyde and wife of Newnan spent Saturday night with the latter's father, Mr. W.J. Crawford. ___ We undertand that Mr. J.N. Sewell will divide his plantation among his children; Mrs. T.F. Shackleford of Newnan, Mrs. J.T. Jones and Mrs. W.R. Edwards of Roscoe. ___ HANDY News Miss Jennie Wortham and Mr. Henry Moore of Centralhatchee, visited the former's sister, Mrs. Kit Millians on Sunday. __ LONE OAK News Mr. John Bird of Arkansas, who is on a visit to Georgia relatives, was with Lone Oak friends last week. __ NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS Born, on the 30th ult., to Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Shackleford, a son. ___ Mrs. M.E. Ingles of Lynchburg, VA arrived this week on a visit to her sister, Mrs. D.B. Woodroof. ___ Early Booker and Sam Johnson, both colored, were admitted this week as inmates of the county poor farm. ___ Miss Witt Moseley of Atlanta and Mr. C.B. Moseley of Palmetto were here Monday to attend the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Emily Reese. ___ Rev. H.S. Rees and Miss Rebie Rees of Turin came up Monday to attend the funeral of their relative, Mrs. Emily Reese. ____ CARROLLTON News Hon. Hamilton Hogan had as guests the latter part of the week his daughter, Mrs. J.N. Morris and children of Douglas County. ___ Mrs. J.R. Hightower of Dublin is the guest of her sister, Mrs. H.R. Robinson. She is taking treatment at Dr. J.R. Sewell's sanitarium and is being greatly benefited. She will return home in a few weeks. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, December 13, 1907 Carrollton, GA - Dec 11th - - Three more negroes have been arrested and placed in the county jail charged with being implicated in the assassination of Jethro Jones on Nov 29th. They have given out a statement to the effect that Charlie Summerlin, one of the negroes who is now in the tower in Atlanta, fired the shot that killed Mr. Jones. It seems that five negroes were endearvoring to move the bale of cotton that Mr. Jones had located in a swamp and was at that time watching; that when he came up and demanded that they leave the cotton alone, Charlie Summerlin raised his gun and notwithstanding the appeal of Mr. Jones not to shoot, he fired and the negroes fled. The daughter of Mr. Jones, Mrs. J.O. Aderhold, is very ill at her home here and the sad death of her father has not yet been communicated to her. ______ RESOLUTIONS BY MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH, on the death of Mrs. JULIA IVERNONA SEWELL How quickly one can pass from this world to another! So sadly did we discover this to be true when the message came to us that sister Sewell was dead. Sister Sewell, wife of Milton Sewell, was born Nov. 5, 1853 and died Nov 3, 1907. She learne din early life to trust in jesus. She had been a consistent member of Macedonia Baptist church for thirty-three years. To know her was to love her. Her children have an enviable heritage in the consistent walk of a noble mother, the crown jewel of their household. Yet we mourn not as those who have no hope. We shall miss her but our loss is her gain. Therefore be it resolved that we bow in humble submission to the all wise god who doeth all things well. That in the death of sister Sewell, our church has lost a useful member, and the community a loving neighbor. That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved husband and children and pray god's blessings upon each of them. J.C. Sewell, W.J. Moore, Miss Lelia Stamps, Miss Hattie Sewell, Committee. ________ RESOLUTIONS BY MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH, on the death of DRURY GLASS Drury Glass, second son of Bro. and Sister J.M. Glass was born Aug 7, 1874. When a very small boy he had a fall receiving injuries to his hip which rendered him crippled for life. He had always lived in our community, received his education here and though always delicate in health, his amiable disposition, lofty ambitions and thrifty energy won for him many friends. Hindered by affliction from doing heavy work, yet he was always trying as best he could to make every moment count for something worthwhile. He was so loved and esteemed by his fellow citizens that he served one term in the capacity of Tax Receiver. For some time before his death he was overcome with mental affliction and on October 28th at the age of 33, he died, passing away only a few days after his mother. "Tis natural that the full blown flower, ripened grain and old age should wither, decay and pass away'; but when a bud, noble young manhood is cut down in our midst, we stop and ponder on the uncertainties of life; but the dear god who made and loved all, doeth all things well. Drury is dead. yes, and the sun dies, as the stars go out, as the flowers fade to rise and shine and bloom again with new and infinite brightness and sweetness in the beuaitful garden of god, and there with flight, with flowers, with dear ones, with beckoning hands to woo our hearts to our heavenly home. Resolved that we bow in humble submission to the will of the father who doeth all things well. Resolved that in the death of our dear young brother the church has lost a consistent member and the community a good neighbor and friends. Resolved that our hearts go out in deep sympathy to the loving father, brothers and sisters. There is no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. W.J. Moore, J.C. Sewell, Miss Lelia Stamps, Miss Hattie Sewell, Committee _____________ IN MEMORY OF M.L. DUKE Another time the death angel has spread his broad wings over our fair hunting grounds and carried away our worthy and well-tried brother, M.L. Duke, to the happy hunting grounds above. If it were not for the fact that we believe our brother safe, where all good Red Men go after they have traveled the last trail and joined in the last dance, our grief would be great; but we are persuaded that one who carried our precepts in his heart as did our brother, has little to fear in traversing that dark valley which divides the hunting grounds here from those above. As a Red Man he was always on the war path, working day after day for the good of our order and winning many scalps with which to ornament his belt. His wigwam was always supplied with corn and venison, showing thereby that he was, to use the pale-face words, a good father and husband. The snow was never too deep and the weather never too bittter for him to do his alloted task. His great heart responded to the call of the desolate wherever it reached him and he followed the edict of that greatest of all Palefaces, to "love thy neighbor as thyself". His voice was never raised in the council in defense of the erring, and he was among the first to go into his stock of wampum an skins to help the unfortunate. Many are the times when I and the other young men have heard him raise his voice in the long talk, urging us to be honest and upright and holding before us his ideal of the Red Man and the man. But no more is his voice heard in the council chamber or on the war path. It is hushed in the last, long sleep that knows no earthly waking; but we hope to again hear it in the council chamber of the happy hunting grounds above. Realizing the emptiness of his wigwam and the desolation caused by his departure and wishing to comfort as much as possible the bereaved, both of his home and his tribe, we Wahoo Tribe No. 46, I.O.R.M., of the hunting grounds of Newnan, Reservation of Georgia, resolved: That we extend to his wife and little children our heartfelt sympathy and assure them of our apprciation of his many noble qualities. That we extend to his tribe at the hunting grounds of Welcome our sincere sympathy in the loss of their Sachem and brother. That we will miss him in our own council chamber, not alone for his work, which was not inconsiderable, but more for his true worth and manhood. J.E. Taylor, G.C. Spencer, W.F.C. Linch, Committee ___________ MORELAND News Mrs. P.A. Carmical visited Mrs. J.C. Adams in Atlanta recently to see her twin granddaughters. One of the twins died and she brought it home for burial. Another telegram was received announcing tht Mrs. Adams was threatened with pneumonia. ___ Mrs. Powledge, mother of Mr. John Powledge, has been confined to her room for three months, the result of a fall. ___ McCOLLUM News Mr. Clarence Garner and brother Clifford, spent Sunday afternoon with the uncle, Mr. Glover Stewart at Palmetto. ___ Mr. Milton Garner who has been sick for several days is no better. __ Mr. Jesse Posey and brother Carl spent Friday night with their uncle, Mr. W.D. Banks. ___ Mrs. Alice West who has been ill with fever has about recovered. ___ NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS Mr. J.R. Spratling and family of the second district moved this week to Albertville, Ala., near which place they have secured a farm and will make their home in the future. ___ Capt. H.P. Woodroof and wife of Savannah came up yesterday to visit their mother, Mrs. D.B. Woodroof, who, we regret to learn, continues quite ill. ___ Mrs. S.C. Travis, an estimable lady of Senoia, died at that place Tuesday after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband and nine children. ___ Mr. R.B. Thompson of the sixth district will leave the first of next week for Texas where he will spend some time with relatives. __ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/coweta/newspapers/nw1689newspape.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 21.5 Kb