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Mrs. H. H. Birdsong Dead.

   Just as the Times went to press a 
message was received in the city 
announcing the death of Mrs. H. H. 
Birdsong in Atlanta.

She had been there several weeks
but it was thought she was improving 
and the news of her death brought a terrible
shock to the community. The Times has not 
learned of the funeral arrangements but 
presume the body will be brought here for
burial tomorrow.

   The deepest sympathy of the people of
the whole community goes out to Mr. Birdsong 
and the other family members in their hour of 

MRS. H. H. BIRDSONG
  Mrs. Mary Flewellen Weaver Birdsong, 
wife of Henry H. Birdsong, died in Atlanta, 
at the Apartments of her Brother Dr. J. C. 
Weaver, May 10, 1917.

  Mary Flewellen Weaver, the daughter of 
Martha Flewellen DRAKE and George Alva 
Weaver, Sr. was born in Thomaston March 17, 
1877, and most of her life was spent here, where
she was much beloved.  She was a Graduate of 
Wesleyan College, a Charter member of the JOHN 
Houston Chapter of the D.A.R. and a woman whose
habitual gentleness and courtesy endeared her to 
all who knew her. Her marriage last January to 
Henry H. Birdsong though very quiet was an event
of much interest to a large circle of friends who
rejoiced in her happiness. The grief stricken young
husband has the sympathy of the entire community.

  Mary was the oldest daughter and all the family 
regarded her with special tenderness. Her widowed 
mother leaned on her for comfort and she just knew
how to give it. She hated to leave home even for a 
few hours when she knew her mother was lonely and
sad, and through all the years of her father's feeble 
health, Mary was his devoted friend.

  This Noble Christian woman joined the Methodist 
church in childhood and all through life had the pure
humble faith of a child. Nothing harsh or unkind could 
stay in her mind.

  The funeral service at 3:00, May 12, 1917, was held 
at the residence by Rev. J. M. Tumlin, assisted by 
Rev. R. M. Dioxin and Rev. W. W. Arnold.

  Touchingly Brother Tumlin spoke of the marriage 
ceremony he had performed in that room less than 
four months ago, of her father's life and death 
and of the joy of resurrection to those linked by 
faith to the glorious immortality of Christ Jesus.

  An Uncle James Drake of Richmond Va., 
a cousin, A. A. Drake, Jr., of Macon
and her four brothers, G.A. Weaver, Jr., 
and T.A.D. Weaver of Dawson and
Dr. J. C. Weaver of Atlanta  
tenderly placed her body in a grave beside 
her father's in Glenwood cemetery. 
Besides these four brothers, her husband 
and mother, the deceased leaves two sisters, 
Mrs. M. A. Porter, of Brooklyn N.Y. 
and Miss Martha Weaver of Thomaston.

  A large crowd of friends gathered at the 
house to show their respect, and the beautiful 
white casket was covered and surrounded by
masses of exquisite flowers.
    Kate Weaver Dallas