Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....Gardner Dozier November 15 1905
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The Talbotton New Era, November 16, 1905

The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, November 16, 1905
Page 3

After an illness of about 10 days, Mr. Gardner Dozier died at his home in 
Talbotton yesterday from a perforation of the bowels.  For several days his 
condition had been most critical, and the physicians in attendance had but 
little hope for his recovery.

About ten days ago he came in on the rural route upon which he carried the 
mail, in an unconscious condition.  He grew very ill quite suddenly when about 
five miles from town, and was unable to hold the reins in his hands.  The horse 
which he was driving came on home and stopped in front of Mr. Dozier’s 
residence here in town.  Mrs. Dozier had been looking for Gardner for some 
time, as he was later than usual, and she was uneasy on account of his having 
complained of not feeling well before he left that morning.  She assisted him 
into the house and immediately summoned a physician.  From the first his 
condition was critical, and the end came on yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon 
about 4 o’clock.  Every possible attention was given him by the physicians in 
attendance, and he was tenderly nursed by the loving hands of his mother.  But 
all the medical skill and tender nursing were insufficient to restore him to 
health.

The death of Gardner Dozier has caused profound regret in Talbotton, as he was 
one of the most popular young men of the town.  He was a model young man in 
every respect, and never knew what it was to do wrong.  He lived a clean, pure 
life, and told his mother just a short while before his death: “I am ready to 
die; I am prepared to go”.

In his home he will be particularly missed.  He has never thought of leaving 
home, but had lived with his mother and father, looking after the business of 
the farm and assisting in all the work to be done.  He was always at home when 
no engaged with his business, preferring to be there than elsewhere.

Mr. Dozier is survived by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Dozier, and 
two brothers, Messrs. Lawrence and Persons Dozier.  All were present when the 
end came.  He was a member of the Methodist church and also of the Talbotton 
lodge, Knights of Pythias.





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