Coweta County GaArchives News.....Newspaper Notices for JANUARY 24th thru JANUARY 31st 1908 January 1908 ************************************************ 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 19, 2004, 6:30 am The Herald & Advertiser NEWSPAPER NOTICES FROM "THE HERALD & ADVERTISER", Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia for JANUARY 24th 1908 through JANUARY 31st, 1908 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, January 24, 1908 NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS Mr. John R. Cates is confined at home this week by illness. ___ Born, on the 17th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. John. R. Cates, a daughter. __ For Rent - - large 6 room house, suitable for two small families. Apply to Mrs. W.C. McBride. __ Capt. A.B. Cates has been confined at home the past two weeks with an obstinate case of la grippe. __ Mr. J.C. Sisk, a sewing machine agent who resided in Newnan several years ago, died Wednesday at Griffin. __ Mr. C.C. Parrott and Miss Mary Parrott left the past week for Philadelphia where they will spent a week or two. ___ Mrs. J.E. Featherston and MRs. T.B. Parks attended the matinee performance of "Ben Hur" in Atlanta on Wednesday. __ Cabbage Plants - - Five thousand cabbage plants for sale. Ready for delivery next week. Apply to J.R. Gable, Sharpsburg, GA. ___ While making a buggy trip from Whitesburg to Clem a few days ago, Mr. R.H. Clower had the misfortune to lose his pocket book, containing $70. in money and several checks. At last accounts he had not recovered either the book or the money. ___ Mrs. P.M. McLeroy, former city cemetery sexton, is not out of the city and all parties indebted to her for work done on private lots in the cemetery are requested to make settlement with Sam Gotleib at A.E. Brod's store. ___ Mrs. A.H. Lang, an estimable lady residing near Roscoe, died suddenly on Monday last. The funeral took place Tuesday at Macedonia and was largely attended. __ The regular quarterly session of the City Court was convened by Judge A.D. Freeman on Monday morning withmore cases on the docket than at any term of this court in several years. The criminal docket was called up first and up to last night the following cases were heard, to wit: Morgan Argo, playing and betting, not guilty J.P. Heard, playing and betting; not prossed. Abe Speer, playing and betting, plea of guilty, $65. and costs or twelve months Wm. Palmer, playing and betting, verdict of guilty, $65. and costs or twelve months Luke Rowe, alias Luke Wynn, playing and betting, $65. and costs or twelve months Coot Summerlin, playing and betting, $65. and costs or twelve months August Garrett, carrying pistol concealed, $65. and costs or twelve months Wint Crawford, assault and battery, verdict of guilty, $40. and costs or six months J.C. Moreland, assault, plea of guilty, $15. and costs or three months Henry Johnson, playing and betting, plea of guilty, $65. and costs or twelve months Tom Daniel, playing and betting, verdict of guilty, $25. and costs or twelve months Jas. Lambert, carrying pistol concealed, verdict of guilty, $50. and costs or twelve months Levi Morgan, selling liquor, not quilty Spencer Caldwell, simple larceny, not guilty Coot Williams, selling liquor, verdict of guilty, $300. and costs or twelve months ____ JURORS DRAWN TO SERVE THIS WEEK A.H. Young R.E. McDonald W.H. Osborn J.R. Gable R.L. Pitts W.G. Sadler C.L. Moses J.F. York T.J. Fisher J.A. Bilbo E.M. Grimes Chas. Park C.A. Bolton J.W. Attaway W.L. Bohannon C. Stamps J.C. Hunter A.J. Murphy W.H. Dyer S.C. Bowen L.A. Couch ___________ CARROLLTON News Carrollton has peopled quite a little colony in the republic of Honduras. The latest edition to the Carroll contingent is Mr. R.C. Teague who goes to San Pedro. He goes to his far southern home with the best wishes of his many Carrollton friends. ___ Mrs. Robt. McCullough of Atlanta is the guest of her mother, Mrs. E.W. Wells. ___ Mrs. D.G. Wilson is residing at present with her niece, Mrs. Geo. West, on Depot street. __ Mr. Eugene Long, of Jasper, Ala., was a visitor in our city last week having been summoned here on account of the death of his aunt, Mrs. E.G. Kramer. ___ A SAD DEATH The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Garner on Thursday, Jan. 9th and carried home their second son, Wilton. Had he lived until February 10th he would have been 15 years of age. He was a good boy and a loving son. He leaves a father, a mother, several brothers and sisters, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The remains were laid to rest in Andrew Chapel cemetery on Friday following his death, funeral services conducted by Rev. F.G. Golden. Grive not, father, mother, brothers and sisters, for Wilton is now with the angels. May each of you strive to meet him in heaven and there, around the throne of god be again a happy united family. A friend, McCollum, GA Jan. 14th. ________ NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, January 31, 1908 F.A. HINDSMAN's TRAGIC DEATH The Columbus Enquirer-Sun of the 24th inst. gives the following details of Mr. F.A. Hindsman's shocking death in that city on the night of the 23rd inst., to wit: "F. A. Hindsman, yardmaster of the Southern railway in Columbus met an awful death last night about 7 o'clock by falling between two moving freight cars in the yard, being crushed. One or more cars passed over the body near the groin almost severing the body. It is believed that he made a misstep in passing from one car to another, and fell down between the cars. As yardmaster, Mr. Hindsman had no business on the cars but was merely assisting the other men in their work. He and J.R. Waller, foreman of the switch engine, went on top of the cars together and were turning off the brakes. Mr.Hindsman had knocked off one of the brakes and Mr. Waller on another car, heard a lantern fall and break on the track below, and looking around missed Mr. Hindsman's lantern. Mr. Waller immediately signaled for the engine to come to a stop. On investigation the body of Mr. Hindsman was found lying over the outer rails of the track. No noise was heard like an outcry from the yardmaster and the supposition is that death was instantaneous. Members of the switch engine crew state that not over three cars could have passed over the body. While no one saw the yardmaster fall from the car it is the supposition of the train crew that in passing from one car to another. Mr. Hindsman did not step far enough to reach the end of the adjoining car and fell between the cars. The head was lying outside of the tracks, the body was on the east rail, and the feet were between the rails. An ambulance was called and the body taken to the undertaking establishment of C.L. Torbett and prepared for burial. Mr. Hindsman came to Columbus about five years ago, his home having been at St. Charles, GA where his father and mother reside. He was married about two years ago and is survived by his wife but no children. He had been in the employ of the Southern railway ten or twelve years, formerly an operator and later as yardmaster, the position he held at the time of his death. He was very popular among the men at the railroad yards and shopos and, as one stated alst night, "he was the best friend we had." At the time of his death he was going outside of his duties to help the men with their work. All who knew him testify to the fact that he was a sober, industrious, honest and particular in his work. In a personal way he was open and frank in his dealings and was very popular. He was a member of Harmony Lodge, I.O.O. F. of which he was Past Noble Grand and was also a member of the R.E.Lee Lodge , Knights of Pythias. Both lodges will attend the funeral this afternoon. Mr. Hindsman is survived by two brothers who reside in this city. He lived on fifth avenue between eighth and ninth streets and his family relations are said to have been beautiful. His wife is almost distracted with grief. " Columbus Inquirer - Sun, 25th inst. - - The remains of Mr. F.A. Hindsman, were carried to the old home of the deceased, 7 miles this side of Newnan, where the funeral and interment will take place today. The remains were escorted to the union passenger station by the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias, the deceased having been a member of both orders. The reamins were carried on the 3 o'clock train. Many beautiful floral designs were placed on the casket. _______________ SECOND WEEK OF CITY COURT CASES The following criminal cases were heard in the City Court since our last issue: Noah Newsome, carrying pistol concealed, guilty, $50. and costs or twelve months Henry Graham, playing and betting, guilty, $25. and costs or twelve months Sherman Hill, playing and betting, guilty, $25. and costs or twelve months John Allen, carrying pistol concealed, $50. and costs or twelve months Henry Wilkinson, playing and betting, not guilty Ed Long, simple larceny, nolle prossed. Bill Crayton, misdemeanor, nolle prossed Charlie Scott, selling liquor, not guilty John Harrington, playing and betting, $40. or ten months Holland Finley, playing and betting, guilty, $25. and costs or twelve months Geo. Sims, playing and betting, nolle prossed Ed Grier, playing and betting, nolle prossed Henry Holliday, playing and betting, nolle prossed Charlie Anderson, playing and betting, guilty, $65. or eleven months Charlie Campbell, playing and betting, guilty, $40. or ten months Henry Miller, playing and betting, guilty, $25. or twelve months John McIver, selling liquor, guilty, $300. and costs or twelve months __________ MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS At the regular monthly conference of the Central Baptist church on Wednesday night, 22nd inst., the following resolutions on the death of Deacon N.T. Wright, were adopted: " Nicholas Tompkins Wright was born in Carroll County, Georgia on Jan. 23, 1854. In his early life his father, Hon. B.H. Wright, moved to Newnan, where the subject of this sketch was given every educational advantage. For many years he was an honored and successful teacher in our schools. While teaching at White Oak Academy in the year 1882, he won the hear and hand of Miss Sue Pinson, daughter of Wm. B. Pinson, one of the most prominent citizens of Coweta county. After their marriage in 1884, he moved to Meriwether county and there engaged in farming for a number of years. In 1893 he was appointed postmaster at Greenville, GA which position he filled with credit until the Democratic administration was succeeded by a Republican one. In 1900 he removed to Newnan where he lived until his death, Oct. 17, 1907. As a teacher he was patient and thorough; as a public official he was faithful and efficient; in his business relations with his fellow man he was honorable and upright; and in his home life was tender, affectionate and true. At the age of 16 he was converted and surrendered his life to christ. In 1890 he was ordained a deacon by the Greenville Baptist church, and when he removed to Newnan and united with this church his deaconship was recognized and he continued an active deacon until his death. It was as a christian man that his virtues shone brightest. His master permitted him to be tested and tried by severe affliction bu this faith failed not. To the dispensations of providence he was remarkably cheerful and submissive. In the later years of his life he was not a strong and robust man. While his physical disease did not manifest itself so much to the outside world, it preyed upon him and caused almost constant suffering, disqualifying him from an active, strenous life. In the work of the church he did not press himself foward nor seek to be conspicuous, being of a reserved and shrinking nature, he yet possessed a willing mind and heart to serve his master and do what he could for the advancement of his cause... As a testimonial to our deceased brother, be it resolved by the Central Baptist church that this memorial of our deceased brother be spread upon the minutes of this church and a copy furnished to the family. That we tender to his family our christian sympathy in their deep bereavement. Thos. J. Jones, T.G. Farmer, H.A. Hall, Committee __________ DODSON News Mr. C.P. Sanders of Roscoe is still suffering with rheumatism. __ Mrs. Hobgood, mother of Mrs. T.M. Sewell, who resided in Fayette county, died last week. __ GRANTVILLE News Mrs. Emmett Sewell is at the bedside of her father, Mr. Martin, who is quite ill with la grippe at the home of his son, Mr. Albert Martin in Atlanta. ____ Mr. Nathan Upshaw of Lutherville is visiting his daughter, Mrs. J.H. Gilbert. ___ After spending the month of January in Grantville, Mr. T.C. Rankin has returned to his home in Kentucky. __ MORELAND News Last week the news came with a shock that Alonzo Hindsman had been killed in Columbus. His former pastor, Dr. S.B. Cousins, preached his funeral here Saturday morning and his remains were interred in the new cemetery. The family have the sympathy of many friends in this hour of trial. ____ PALMETTO News Mrs. S.M. Dean has been quite sick for the past week. __ LONE OAK News On Monday last, at 11 o'clock a.m. at Providence, funeral services in memory of Mr. J. Wesley Nall were conducted by Elder Brooks Whatley, the death of Mr. Nall following a second stroke of paralysis having occurred the day previous in Lutherville, at the home of his son, Mr. C.C. Nall. For the greater part of his long and useful life, which at its close numbered eighty-four years, "Squire" Nall was a citizen of Lone Oak district, where he filled the position of Justice of the Peace and was held in the highest esteem not only in this community but throughout the county, which he served for some years as County Commissioner. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends from Lone Oak, Lutherville and other communities. The interment was in the family lot in Providence cemetery. The nearest surviving relatives of "Squire" Nall are two brothers, Messrs. Hiram Nall and Wm. Nall, and one sister, Mrs. S.F. Culpepper of Greenville; also three sons, Messrs. Toliver Nall, Burks Nall, and C.C. Nall; and there daughters, Mesdames Dr. Lasseter and J.W. Trammell of this county and Mrs. Jennie Norris of Hogansville, who are left to cherish the memory of a noble and devoted father. __ A visit from Rev. Lewis Culpepper of Chambers county, Ala., last Saturday and Sunday night was quite a treat to his Lone Oak relatives. "Uncle Lewis" has attained to the venerable age of 91 years, and his remarkably preserved physical and intellectual faculities invest his personality with unusual interest. He is a minister of the Congregational Church and well versed in scripture lore, and is also a newspaper reader, much interested in current events. He still labors with his own hands and took pride in telling that just before leaving home he had finished door and window framing for a house he was haiving built as a residence for one of his daughters. "Uncle Lewis" comes of a long-lived race; is a brother of the late Geo. W. Culpepper of his place who died at an advanced age. Another William Culpepper of Randolph County, Ala., is now 95 years old. ____ The friends of Mrs. J.F. Nall, who has been quite ill with la grippe at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. White, are delighted to learn of her improvement. ___ TURIN News Mr. W.M. Thomas of Newnan, writes to correct a statement made by us in a recent letter, i.e., that the donation of a large sum of money to Mercer University was not made by Rev. Humphrey Posey, but by his wife, Mrs. Jane Posey, after the death of the former. She was twice married, first to Wm. W. Stokes who aided in the constitution of the Ebenezer church, the oldest Baptist house of worship in the county. Mr. Thomas says, moreover, that the graves in the Stokes burying ground are enclosed within a rock wall and that there are tombstones showing the date of birth and death of each silent sleeper there. No relatives of the deceased now reside in that community, which explains the neglected condition of the graves. Now, bearing in mind the munificent gift of this noble woman, should not her last resting place be marked by a monument more in keeping with her distinguished name and standing? We think so. __________ NEWNAN HOME AFFAIRS Mrs. G.W. St. John is quite ill from an attack of la grippe. __ Mr. John A. Manget of Oaxaca, Mexico, arrived this week on a visit to Newnan relatives. __ The many friends of Major W.J. Ransom will regret to learn of his serious illness. He has been confined to his bed for several days. ___ Mrs. W.A. Turner Jr. went down to Opelika this week to visit her parents, both of whom are reported quite ill. ___ Mrs. Spence, the aged mother of Mr. W.W. Spence is quite ill at the home of the latter, on Greenville street. ___ CARROLLTON News Since disposing of her interest in the Dixie House, Mrs. Pearl Richards is making her home with her father, Mr. W.P. Cole. ___ Mrs. Lena Wing of Tallapoosa, returned home Tuesday after spending several days with Mrs. H.B. Lane. ___ Dr. J.R.M. Carter, who is the victim of a protracted spell of typhoid fever, was thought at one time to be on the way toward recovery but we regret to learn that he has relapsed and now lies critically ill at his home on Dixie street. ____ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/coweta/newspapers/nw1724newspape.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 17.9 Kb