January 9, 1900
Union-Recorder
A HOME WEDDING. A few relatives and friends
gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mathis, at 9:30 o'clock,
last Wednesday morning, to witness the marriage of their youngest daughter, Miss
Kate, to Col. E. W. Jordan, of Tennille. The ceremony
was impressively performed by Rev. A. D. Echols, of Shady Dale.
The happy young couple left on the Georgia railroad train for Macon, and
from thence to their future home in Tennille.
Col. Jordan is a rising young lawyer,
of Tennille. The bride possesses many lovable traits, which have endeared
her to a large circle of friends.
January 9, 1900
Union-Recorder
Mr. William
B. Stanley died at his home in this county last Tuesday night, after
an illness of several weeks.
His remains were laid to rest Thursday
morning in the family burial ground. He leaves a wife and four children,
a mother, three sisters, and a brother to mourn his death.
Mr. Stanley was a prosperous farmer
of this county, and has a large circle of friends, who regret his death.
Mr. Stanley's death was caused by
blood poison. In November, 1898, he received a wound from a pistol in the
hands of Mr. W. O. Finney, who was killed in the fight in which
two men of each family were engaged. The bullet lodged in his body, and
all efforts to locate it failed. He recovered from the wound, and with
the exception of being ill with typhoid fever during the summer, was in
good health, until about four weeks ago, when blood poison set in.
January 9, 1900
Union-Recorder
Mr. William Stanley and Miss Rachael
Wynn were married at Oak Grove last Sunday, Rev. Z. Speer officiating.
The remains of Mrs. Eva L. Leonard were brought from Atlanta to this city and buried, on Monday of last week. Aged 52 years.
Mr. Robert Torrence, an aged citizen of this county, died at his home last Saturday night, after a long illness. He was a useful citizen, and his death caused sorrow among a large circle of friends.
Clippings from Black Spring
Mr. Thomas E. Pugh and Miss
Dora Ennis were united in marriage last Wednesday. We tender to him
and his bride our congratulations.
January 23, 1900
Union-Recorder
Mr. Will Mansfield, who is employed
at the sawmill near Ivey's Station happened to a painful accident this
week, getting his foot caught badly cut by the machinery. We hope to see
him out soon.
January 23, 1900
Union-Recorder
excerpts~ Mr. Charles W. Bowen, of
Augusta, and Miss Adah
Viola Hollingsworth, of this city, were united in marriage, at six
thirty o'clock, last evening, at the Presbyterian church.
...The bride is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. S. L. Hollingsworth,...Mr. Bowen is a hardware merchant of
Augusta...
..left for a visit to Florida, and
will be at home at No. 1207 Ellis St., Augusta, after February 15th.
January 23, 1900
Union-Recorder
Mr. William A. Massey and
Miss Leila Ostendorff were
united in marriage last Tuesday evening, at the Methodist parsonage. The
ceremony was impressively performed by Rev. J. H. Mashburn, in the presence
of a few relatives and friends.
Mr. Massey is one of Milledgeville's
successful merchants. The bride is a pretty and charming young lady, and
posses those attributes of character, which make woman queen of the home.
The Union-Recorder joins their
many friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous life.
January 23, 1900
Union-Recorder
A FATAL ACCIDENT. Lee Dago Run Over
and Killed by The Dummy.
Lee Dago,
a well-known negro brick mason, was run over and instantly killed by the
Dummy last Wednesday night. The Dummy was returning from the Georgia R.
R. depot, where it met the Picayune train at 8:40. When the Dummy had proceeded
a short distance down Wayne street the engineer felt a shock and thought
the passenger coach had jumped the track. The train was stopped and it
was found that a man had been run over by the passenger car and badly mangled.
His skull was broken and a foot was crushed. The unfortuante man, who was
dead when found, turned out to be Lee Dago, who in an intoxicated condition
was hunting his home in the northern suburbs of the city.
The Dummy came on the city and Coroner
Scott was informed of the terrible death, and, summoning a jury proceeded
to the scene of the accident.
After and examination of the body
and hearing all the testimony that could be obtained in the case the Coroner's
jury rendered a verdict that Lee Dago came to his death by being run over
by the Milledgeville Ry. train and the killing was accidental.
February 13, 1900
Union Recorder
Mr. Robert Brown, of this county, and Miss Pearl Rogers, of
Warrenton, will be united in marriage next Tuesday, at noon. These young
people have many friends in this city, who will join in wishing them much
happiness.
March 2, 1900
The Macon Telegraph
FOUND WITH THROAT CUT. RESPECTED CITIZEN
OF MILLEDGEVILLE MEETS TRAGIC DEATH. Mr. Richard Perry Had Been
in Ill Health, and It is Supposed He Killed Himself - The Coroner Will
Investigate.
Milledgeville, Ga. March 1. Our city was
shocked early this morning when it became know that Mr.
Richard Perry had been found dead with his throat cut. Early this morning
the body was found near the home of Mr. P. J. Cline, and the news
rapidly spread over the city. Coroner Scott was notified and the
body was removed to Stewart & Walker's undertaking establishment, where
the body was prepared for burial.
Mr. Perry was not feeling well yesterday
and remained at home, but when his mother and sister retired about 9:30
o'clock he seemed better. What time he arose and left the house is not
known.
When found he held in his right hand
his knife, and a deep gash in the left side of his throat told the tale.
The deed was committed near the front of the old mansion. He walked about
half a block, when he fell on his face and expired. The coroner's jury
adjourned until this afternoon, but the general opinion is that the wound
was self-inflicted.
Dick Perry was about 37 years old
and had many friends who deplore his sad ending. He leaves a mother, sister
and two brothers and hosts of friends.
March 6, 1900
The Union-Recorder
Miss Cleo
Traynham and Mr. Walter Taylor of East Baldwin were married
on the 23d. It was a runaway match. The ceremony was performed by Judge
Grimes of Hancock county at 2 o'clock at night.
March 6, 1900
The Union-Recorder
Married: Mr. John B.(E.) Babb and Miss Adah
Layfield were united in marriage last Tuesday afternoon at half-past
five o'clock at the Baptist parsonage. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. J. A. Wray in the presence of a few relatives. After the
ceremony the happy couple repaired to the home of the groom at Midway where
a bounteous feast was enjoyed. Mr. & Mrs. Babb are quite popular with
a large circle of friends.
March 6, 1900
The Union-Recorder
The marriage of Miss
Minnie Caraker to Mr. Chas. W. Skinner, of Waynesboro, will
occur at the home of her parents, Capt. and Mrs. Jacob M. Caraker,
Thursday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Oscar L. Rogers, of Sandersville,
will be matron of honor; Judge G. O. Womock, of Waynesboro, best
man; Messrs. Klye T. Alfriend and Thos. H. Caraker, ushers.
Miss Mary Conn will preside at the piano. The ceremony will be performed
by Rev. W. A. Wray assisted by Rev. J. H. Mashburn.
March 6, 1900
Union-Recorder
~excerpt~ Death of Mrs. William Caraker.
Mrs. Maggie
Caraker, wife of Mr. Wm. Caraker, died at her home in this city
last Thursday afternoon, after an illness of several weeks.
The funeral services were held at
the residence, at 2:30 o'clock, Friday afternoon, Rev. J. H. Mashburn officiating.
The pall-bearers were, Messrs. G. T. Whilden, T. S. Bagley, J. J. Wootten,
J. T. Burnley, J. B. O'Quinn and Capt. W. T. Conn.
March 13, 1900
Union-Recorder
Miss Gertrude
West and Mr. Lucius Huff were united in the holy bonds of matrimony,
a few days ago. We wish them a long and happy life.
April 20, 1900
The Macon Telegraph
Miss Lena Harper and Dr. Charles Barrett
United in Marriage
Washington, Ga. April 13. Today at
the residence of Dr. W. W. Hill, Miss Lena
Harper was united in marriage to Dr. Charles Barrett of Milledgeville.
Only a few intimate friends were invited to be present, besides the relatives
of the bride. They left on the train this afternoon for their future home
in Milledgeville, carrying with them the best wishes of a host of friends
of the beautiful and accomplished bride.
Miss Harper is a sister of Mrs. Dr.
Hill, and is one of the most popular young ladies of our city.
The groom is a prominent and successful
druggist of Milledgeville.
April 24, 1900
Union-Recorder
Cooperville Tidbits
Mr. A. V. Bloodworth and Miss Patsie
Stanley were united in marriage at the home of the bride's mother.
We wish the happy couple a long and prosperous life.
Miss Nancy
Reynolds died at the home of her parents last week. The family have
the sympathy of the entire community,
Mr. Merrit
Ethridge died at his home in Washington county. The remains were brought
here and laid to rest in Elmwood cemetery.
May 1,1900
The Union-Recorder
Mr. Charles H. Babb died at his home in this county last Saturday
morning, after a long illness. His funeral services were
held at Black Spring Sunday morning, conducted
by Rev. Mr. Robinson. He was one of Baldwin's prominent farmers, and his
death is regretted by a large circle of
friends. He leaves a wife and several children, who have the sympathy of
our community.
May 1, 1900
Union-Recorder
Mrs.
J. A. Snipes died at her home in East Baldwin last Saturday morning,
after a long illness. She leaves a husband and several children to mourn
her death. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, and a good neighbor.
Her remains were laid to rest Sunday.
May 8, 1900
Union-Recorder
Benjamin
Reynolds, son of William Reynolds, died of typhoid pneumonia,
near Stevens Pottery, May 1st. He had just reached manhood's estate when
he was called away.
May 29, 1900
Union-Recorder
Miss Gussie
Lockhart died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Julia Lockhart,
at Midway, last Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock. Miss Lockhart had been
in ill health for some months. Her death is a source of deep regret to
her many friends.
The funeral services
were conducted at the family residence, Thursday morning at nine o'clock
by Revs. D. W. Brannen and J. H. Mashburn. The pall bearers
were Messrs. W. H. Barnes, T. W. Turk. J. L. Cone, Charlie Smith and
Seaton
Gilman.
Her remains were laid
to rest in the City Cemetery.
The family has the sympathy
of a large number of friends in their bereavement.
May 29, 1900
Union-Recorder
Mrs. Martha Moore, widow of the late Mr. Lueco M. Moore, died
at the home of her youngest daughter, Mrs. Hal Brown, last Friday
at noon. She was sixty-nine years of age and had been in feeble health
for a year or two past.
Mrs. Moore was the eldest child of
the late Dr. Handy Waller, and the first of a family of nine children
to pass away. She is survived by five sisters and three brothers: Mrs.
Levi Speights of Macon, Mrs. Edna Harper of Baldwin county,
Mrs.
Elizabeth Mahone of Talbot county, Mrs. Handy Garrard and
Mrs.
Mary Broadfield of Putnam county, and Messrs. Isaac Waller of
Meriwether county, James Waller of Alabama and W. T. Waller
of
Putnam county.
Mrs. Moore leaves five daughters
and one sn to lament the loss of their loving mothers: Mrs. Fannie Mahone,
Mrs. Lizzie Godard, Mrs. Anna Brooks, Mrs. W. A. Cook, Mrs. Hal Brown
and Mr. William Moore.
The funeral services were held at
the residence of Mr. Hal Brown last Saturday afternoon at three o'clock,
and her remains were laid to rest beside her husband in the family burial
grounds at the old home near Pleasant Grove Church.
Mrs. Moore was a member of the Methodist
church for more than fifty years. She was a sweet-spirited christian woman
whose gentle, uplifting influence was felt in her family, in the church
and in society. A dutiful daughter, a kind sister, a loving wife, a devoted
mother and a true friend has accomplished her earthly mission and gone
to enjoy her eternal reward. Her loved ones who linger on the shores of
Time look forward with fond expectation to a happy reunion.
"Beyound the sunset's radiant glow."
July 17, 1900
Union-Recorder
Mrs. Soloman (Missouri
M. Salmon) died at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Charles Combes,
Saturday,
the 7th inst., and was buried at Snow's Hill the following Sunday. We were
very sorry to hear of her death.
August 14, 1900
Union-Recorder
Death of Miss Elsie
Sherlock: After a long illness of consumption, Miss Elsie Sherlock
passed away last Sunday morning. Her burial took place yesterday morning
from her late residence, Rev. J. H. Mashburn officiating. She was a native
of this city and about forty years of age..
September 15, 1900
Columbus Enquirer
Mrs.
W. L. Wootten, the wife of Rev. W. Wootten, died in Milledgeville
Thursday at about 12 o'clock, noon. She had been in the asylum there for
the past fourteen years, when death came as a relief.
Mrs. Wootten was born
in 1852 in Milledgeville and was the daughter of the late Captain and
Mrs. John Sneed. Her mother died while she was quite young, and her
father was killed while leading his company at the battle of Seven Pines.
Mrs. Wooten was then taken by an aunt, who lived in Huntsville, Ala. Here
Mrs. Wootten was raised, and received her education in the Huntsville Female
Academy. She graduated there with the highest honors.
In 1876 Rev. and Mrs. Wootten
were married at her old home, Milledgeville. She is survived, besides her
husband, by four children. Mr. John L. Wootten, Miss Mary S. Wootten,
Miss Carrie S. Wootten, and Mr. Alexander A. Wootten.
Not long after the birth of
her youngest child, her mind unfortunately became clouded, and it was thought
best to send her to her old home, Milledgeville, where she has remained
for the past fourteen years.
Mrs. Wootten was buried in
Milledgeville by the side of her mother and sisters, who have gone to the
grave before her. Rev. Mr. Wooten hurried to Milledgeville as soon as he
received the telegraph ammounce the death. Dr. J. W. Hinton, of
Macon joined Dr. Wootten and conducted the funeral services.
The family has the sincere sympathy
of its many Columbus friends. Since coming to Columbus, where he has been
nearly a year, Rev. M. Wootten has thoroughly endeared himself to the people
of the community.
October 2, 1900
Union Recorder
Mr. Jessie T. Leonard died at his home in this city early yesterday morning.
Mr. Leonard was apparently in his usual health when he retired
Sunday night. Yesterday morning, however, he failed to rise at his accustomed
time, and Mrs. Leonard went into his room to arouse him. When she reach his
bedside she found he was in an unconcious condition, and that life was very
near extinct. She hastily gave an alarm, and several of the neighbors responded,
and a doctor was called. In the meantime he had breathed his last. His death
was the result of heart failure.
Mr. Leonard was a native of this city, and was in his forty-eight
year., He leaves a wife and four children, and a number of relatives.
October 18, 1900
The Macon Telegraph
THREE WEDDINGS. That Number Were Celebrated
in Milledgeville Tuesday.
Milledgeville, Ga., Oct. 17 - Tuesday morning
at 5 o'clock, at the home of the bride on Wayne street, occurred
the marriage of Miss Julia Folds
and Mr. Henry Parker. They left on the 6 o'clock train for a bridal
trip to Atlanta.
Yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock,
at the First Baptist church, occurred the marriage of Miss Sina
Simmons and Mr. Frank Shivers of Columbus, Ga. The happy couple
left on the 2:30 train for their future home in Columbus.
At the home of the bride's mother
on South Wayne street, last evening at 7 o'clock, occurred the marriage
of Miss Henrietta Brantley
and Mr. J. L. Crawford of Dothan, Ala., Rev. H. H. Mashburn
officiator. The happy couple left on the 8 o'clock train for their future
home, admist a shower of rice; old shoes and best wishes from a host of
friends. Miss Brantley was one of our brightest and sweetest young ladies
and has a host of friends. Mr. Crawford is a prominent young business man
of Dothan, and is to be congratulated on winning such a lovely bride.
November 6, 1900
Union-Recorder
Sidney
Cobb, a negro was shot and killed, last Thursday, near Stevens' Pottery,
by Sullivan Harris. A crowd of negroes were gambling, and a row
started between another negro and Harris, when the latter commenced shooting.
The bullet, however, missed its mark, and struck Cobb, inflicting a wound
which caused his death.
November 6, 1900
Union-Recorder
Mrs.Sarah
Hutchings died at her home in this county Friday, Oct. 26th. She was
in her 80th year, and leaves two daughters, and a number of relatives to
mourn her death. Her remains were buried at Camp Creek Church the following
Saturday.
November 20, 1900
Union-Recorder
Mr. Franklin
Skinner died at his home at "Skinner's Spring", in East Baldwin, near
this city, last Sunday morning at six o'clock. He had been in ill health
for many months, but was confined to his bed only a short time.
He came to this city in 1846 from
Western New York, and was superintendent of the cotton factory for many
years. He was an energetic man, and managed this factory successfully until
it was destroyed by fire in 1877. For several years past he has been engaged
in farming,
Mr. Skinner was 76 years of age.
He leaves two sons, Mr. Arthur F. Skinner of this city and Mr. R.
E. Skinner, of Norcross, Ga.
The funeral services were held
at the Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon, at half past three o'clock,
Rev.
D. W. Brannen officiating.
November 27, 1900
Union-Recorder
Gardner
Adams, a negro died suddenly in this city Wednesday night. Coroner
Scott was notified and held an inquest. Heart failure was the cause
of his death.
December 11, 1900
Union-Recorder
Miss Mittie
Wilson of Cooperville, and Mr. Will Bone of Stevens Pottery
were quietly married at the Circuit Parsonage in Milledgeville on the 28th.
December 11, 1900
Union-Recorder
Mr. Arthur H. Wall, of this
city and Miss Mattie Lee
Fritwell, of Butts county were united in marriage last Wednesday. The
marriage was a quite one. The happy couple arrived in this city Thursday
and received a cordial welcome from relatives and friends.
December 8, 1900
Union Recorder
A Quiet Marriage. Miss
Sallie D. Richardson, of Scottsboro, was united in marriage to Mr.
James R. Norment, at 6 o'clock, p.m., Wednesday. The ceremony was performed
at the home of Rev. J. J. Lanier, Rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal
Church, only a few friends being present.
Mr. Norment is a native of
Virginia, and we understand he comes of an excellent family. He has been
a resident of this county for the past three years and has made many friends
here by his manly bearing.
Miss Richardson is an excellent
young lady and is greatly beloved by a large circle of friends.
The Union Recorder tenders
congratulations and best wishes.
January 1, 1901
Union-Recorder
Mr. Charles Cormanni and Mrs.
Cora Stanley were united in marriage last Wednesday evening at the
home of the bride in this county.
January 1, 1901
Union-Recorder
The marriage of Mr. Otto M. Conn,
of this city, and Miss Janie
Boaz, of Tampa, Fla., occurred at the home of the bride's father, Capt.
B. G. Boaz, at half past six o'clock, last Wednesday evening. The ceremony
uniting these two young lives was performed by Rev. W. G. Robey,
and was a sweet and impressive one. It was witnessed by the immediate family
and a few intimate friends of the bride.
Mr. and Mrs. Conn arrived in this
city Thusday evening, and were warmly welcomed. They are now at home to
their many friends at the residence of Mrs. Otelia M. Case on Jefferson
street.
Mr. Conn is one of Milledgeville's
most popular young men, and is connected wth the Milledgeville Banking
Co., as a book-keeper. He is a young man of splendid business abiliy, and
has the confidence of our entire people. His clever, genial disposition
has made him highly esteemed by all who know him.
The bride, as Miss Boaz, had attended
the G. N. & I. College, and by her bright and vivacious manner, won
many friends here who are glad to welcome her back.
The Union Recorder joins in
wishing them a life of unalloyed happiness.
January 15, 1901
Union-Recorder
~excerpts~
Mrs. Malinda Fenn, wife of Mr Robert Fenn of Cooperville, died
at her home Dec. 12th, 1900, after a long and painful illness. She was
in her 66th year, and had spend almost her entire life in this place.....
She had long been a member of the
Primitive Church at Camp Creek and was a consistent and devoted Christian....
A devoted husband and two children,
Mrs.
Wilson and Mrs. Branan, survive her, and two sisters and one
Bro., Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Partee and Mr. T. J. Cooper....
January 22, 1901
Union Recorder
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hollinshead
have
issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Clara,
to Mr. Lester Leon Shivers which takes place at their lovely suburban
home, Rose Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 30. Miss Hollinshead is a bright and charming
young woman, and is the center of a large circle of warm friends, and it
is very much regretted that by her marriage she will make her home in another
city. Mr. Shivers is well know in this city, having once resided here,
and has many friends. He is a resident of Birmimgham, Ala., and is identified
with the Postal Telegraph Co.
January 22, 1901
Union-Recorder
Mrs.
Lucinda Bass, wife of Mr. B. I. Bass, died at her home in this
county, last Thursday evening, at seven o'clock. She had been in ill health
for many years, and her death was not unexpected, but it was a sad shock
to her loved ones. Her remains were buried in the city cemetery Saturday,
at noon, Rev. J. A. Wray conducting the services.
Mrs. Bass is survied by her
aged husband, three sons, Messrs. W. A. N., B. A., and L. L.
Bass, and one daughter, Mrs. Emma Compton. Before her marriage,
she was Miss Lucinda Speights. She was buried on the 69th anniversary
of her birth. She was a member of the Island Creek Baptist church and was
a true christian.
The sorrowing loved ones have the
sympathy of many friends.
February 4, 1901
Union-Recorder
Death of Miss Nancy
Callaway (Nancy Clemetine)
The many friends of Miss
Nancy
Callaway will be pained to hear of her death, which occurred at her
home in this city, last Sunday night about 7 O'clock.
She had been ill for many months
and was a great sufferer. She has been a consistent member of the
Baptist church for many years.
The funeral services were held
at the Baptist church at 3:30 yesterday afternoon, Rev. J.A. Wray
officiating.
Obit provided by Scott
O. Fraser
February 12, 1901
Union-Recorder
Last Tuesday, Mr. William Stiles,
who lives in the north-western part of this county, near Dovedale, had
a difficulty with a negro in his employ by the name ofFrank
Odom. Frank failing to go to his work, Mr. Stiles went to his
house to ascertain the cause. A dispute arose and Odom advanced on his
employer in a threatening manner. As he came up Mr. Stiles grabbed a piece
of fence rail and struck him a blow on the head which, unfortunately, caused
his death. His skull was broken and he died about 12 o'clock the same day.
An inquest was held by Coroner
Scott Wednesday morning. After investigating the case the jury returned
a verdict of "justifiable homicide."
February 19, 1901
Union-Recorder
Last Saturday afternoon,
William
Milner, a negro found the dead body of a new born infant, in a pine
thicket near the house of Sol. Solomon, a negro, who lives on the
old McCrary place, about five miles from this city. Coroner Scott
was
notified and held an inquest Sunday morning. From the evidence gathered
the infant was found to be that of Mary
Eliza Solomon, and that it had been left in the woods to die by the
unnatural mother. The jury found a verdict of infanticide and the woman
was arrested and put in jail.
See August 27, 1901
February 27, 1901
Union-Recorder
Butler,
the ten-year old son of Mrs. Rebecca Brown, died in this city last
Saturday afternoon, about one o'clock. He had just recovered from an attack
of pneumonia, and a few days ago a rising commenced in his head,
and developed rapidly into meningitis. His remains were carried to Hancock
for burial. This is the second one of this family to die in a week's time.
The grief-stricken mother has the deep sympathy of our entire community.
March 26, 1901
Union Recorder
John H. Martin
was
cut to death in his sawmill, near Stevens Pottery, last Saturday morning.
He was engaged in sawing lumber, when the piece of timber caught and he
was thrown against the saw. His right arm and side were terribly cut, and
he suffered great pain for an hour, before death relieved him. His remains
were buried Sunday.
Mr. Martin was one of this county's
prosperous young farmers, and was an upright and worthy citizen. He leaves
a young wife, who has he sympathy of many friends. His untimely death is
greatly regretted by all who knew him.
April 9, 1901
Union Recorder
Mr. John
Henry Collins, a well known farmer of this county, died at his home
in the western part of the county, last Wednesday morning, after an illness
of several days, with pneumonia.
Mr. Collins was buried at Hopewell
cemetery, Thusday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Z. Speer, and attended by a large crowd of neighbors and
friends.
Mr. Collins was about
forty years of age, and leaves a wife, and three small children, who have
the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
May 20, 1901
Atlanta Constitution
Milledgeville
Miss Snowdrop Gobert and Miss Mabel Kemp,
of this city, spent several days last week in Sparta, Ga.
Miss Corinne Hendrix returned Friday
from a visit of some days to relatives and friends in Augusta, Ga., and
Columbia S.C.
Miss Ida Richter left this week for
a visit to Atlanta, after a visit of some weeks to friends in this city.
Miss Mary Humber is visiting the
family of Dr. Joseph B. White, in Washington, D.C.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lamar and daughter
have returned to their home in New York after a visit of some days in this
city.
Miss Ethel Chisholm, of Savannah
is visiting Miss Martha Robson, in this city
Miss Maud Greene of West Point, is
visiting friends in this city.
The Hill Club was entertained by Mrs.
Beeson this week in "a baby party for grown up people." a very
unique mode indeed, and one thoroughly enjoyed by every one. The programme
was decorated on one side by pen and ink sketches of babies in almost every
conceivable position..
June 9, 1901
Atlanta Constitution
YOUNG ROBERTS IS DROWNED. Son of a Prominent
Milledgeville Man Loses His Life.
Milledgeville, Ga., May 17 (Special) Edward
R. Roberts was drowned this afternoon at Robinson's natatorium. Roberts
could not swim, but had been diving from a springboard into the water at
a point where the shallow water shelved quickly into a seven-foot depth.
A slip of the foot on the board threw him a few feet further to the right
that he expected to go and into water beyond his depth. Mr. W. H. Reynolds,
who was in the pond, rushed to his assistance, but was unable to rescue
him. Roberts was the eldest son of W. H. Roberts, of this city.
Mr. E. R. Roberts was about a month ago secretly married to a Miss
Griffin, of Eatonton, Ga., and the marriage has as yet never been made
public. The young wife at the time of the accident was with her relatives
in Atlanta, Ga.
(note: natarorium is a swimming pool)
June 11, 1901
Union-Recorder
Lavinia
Flagg, widow of Rev. Wilkes Flagg, died at her home in this
city last Wednesday. The funeral services, held Thursday afternoon at Flagg's
Chappel, were largely attended. This church was named in honor of her husband
and was very dear to her, and she was greatly beloved by the membership.
'Aunt Lavinia' was a good woman and had many friends in both races. She
has gone to her reward after a kind and useful life of nearly a century.
June
15, 1901
Atlanta Constitution
CAPT. W. A. WILLIAMS DEAD. He Died Yesterday
Morning in Knoxville, WAS ON VISIT TO HIS SON
Interment at Milledgeville Today. Was
Captain in First Georgia Regiment, Confederate Army.
CaptainW.
A. Williams, an ex-officer in the confederate army and a well known
citizen of Atlanta, died yesterday morning in Knoxville, Tenn. at the home
of his son, P. J. Williams. Captain Williams's residence in Atlanta is
at 406 Spring street.
Captain Williams left
Atlanta a few days ago to visit his son in Knoxville. While there he was
taken ill, and yesterday morning, a telegram was received announcing his
death.
Two or three days ago, when the doctors
gave up all hope of his recovery, his sons and daughters were summoned
and reached his bedside before he died.
Captain Williams's body was shipped
to Milledgeville last night and will pass through Atlanta at 5:30 o'clock
this morning. The body will be interred in the family burying grounds at
Milledgeville this afternoon.
Captain Williams was a captain
in the First Georgia regiment, confederate army. He was prominent in Georgia
and Alabama and had hundreds of friends in both states to whom his death
will be a personal loss.
June 18, 1901
Union-Recorder
A NEGRO KILLED. John
Bass Killed by Sidney Clark With Base Ball Bat.
On Saturday afternoon the negro boys,
residing in the neighborhood of Hopewell church, gathered on the grounds
near Nasariac church for a game of baseball, and as the game was in progress,
a fuss occurred between two of the players, Sidney Clark and Johnnie Bass.
After the game, Bass was sitting on the church steps talking to several
boys, when Clark slipped into the church through one door, came out at
another very near, and behind Bass, and knocked him off the steps by hitting
him on the head with a bat.
Bass was carried home and lingered
until Saturday morning, when he died, with concussion of the brain.
Coroner Scott was notified, and held
an inquest. A number of negro boys were examined, and three of them gave
such testimony as to cause the jury to believe that they knew more about
the killing than they were willing to tell, and it was decided to hold
them as accessories. The verdict, in substance, was that " Johnnie Bass
came to his death from a blow on the head given him by Sidney Clark, with
a base ball bat, and that the same was murder, and that Will and Sam
Solomon and Mathis Andrews were accessories,"
The murderer is a young negro, not
grown, and is the son of Clay Clark, a well known negro farmer,
while his victim was about twenty three years of age, and a son of Guss
Bass. Clark made his escape and has not yet been caught.
(Note: $150 reward was offered by the governor
Nov. 1901.)
July 2, 1901
Union-Recorder
Dr. B. J. Simmons, the colored
physician of this city, was married to Peronia
Slater, a daughter of Alonza Slater, the well-known carpenter,
last Wednesday night. The marriage was a run away match, on account
of parental objection, as they wanted their daughter to finish her education
in a college in Virginia, which she had been attending. The marriage created
much interest among the negroes, as both parties are among the most intelligent
of their race.
July 25, 1901
Atlanta Constitution
Macon, Ga., July 24 (Special) The remains
of Mr. Asa Favors reached Macon tonight
from Palatka, Fla., and will be sent to Milledgeville tomorrow for interment.
He was an engineer on the Georgia Southern and Florida railway. Mrs.
T. J. Bishop, of Macon, was his sister in law.
July 30, 1901
Union Recorder
A worthy old negro, Tom
Farrow, died suddenly Thursday. His death was supposed to be caused
from a ruptured blood vessel. He was in a general low state of health.
He was found dead in his house door, and the remnant of a melon, which
he had been eating, near him.
July 30, 1901
Union Recorder
In Memorial. Mr. George
S. Carpenter died at his home in Cooperville, Ga., June 3d, 1901, in
the 73d year of his age, and was laid to rest in Elm Hill Cemetery in that
place. Rev. Mr. Spencer of the M. E. Church conducted the services.
Mr. Carpenter was born in Onedia
County, N. Y., but came to Georgia to make his home where he was twice
married. First to Miss Cherokee Lily, after her death to Mrs.
Branen, nee Miss Cooper, eldest daughter of Mr. T. J. Cooper,
of Cooperville, who still survives him. Mrs. Davidson of Macon,
the only surviving child of his first marriage, and little George, a
seven year old son of his second wife are his only children.
Mr. Carpenter was an
educated man and held responsible positions in Bibb, Hancock and Baldwin
counties. He was an unusually well preserved man, and even at 73 was of
fine physique.
He was confined to his bed for ten
weeks, tortured with the most excruciating pain but without a murmur against
Him who chastens those whom he loves.
He was constantly in prayer during
his long illness and had no fear of death. He was a consistent member of
Union Hill Methodist church and was always present at every service when
health would permit.
He was tenderly nursed during his
sickness by a devoted wife, daughter and step-daughter, and many were the
attentions and kindnesses shown him by his numerous friends during his
illness, but He who can relieve every pain, and soothe every sorrow took
him to Himself where all is rest and peace. May his God be a husband to
the lonely wife and a father to the little orphan boy is the wish and prayer
of their friend, C. B. G.
July 30, 1901
Union-Recorder
NEGRO KILLED. Last Thursday Will Brown
and Tom
Pace negroes working at the brick yard of Messrs. T. O. Brown
& Son, engaged in a fight, which resulted in Brown striking Pace on
the head with a plank, fracturing his skull.
A warrant was sworn out against Brown
and he was arrested by Sheriff Prosser and lodged in jail.
Pace died Saturday morning, and on
account of the illness of Coroner Scott, an inquest was held by Justice
of the Peace, John Thomas, Saturday afternoon.
The jury was composed of Messrs.
J.
W. Barnes, Millard Barnes, Henry Hurt, Drs. Moore, Smith and Hall.
After hearing the evidence in this case, the jury render a verdict that
Pace came to his death from a blow delivered by Will Brown, and that the
same was murder.
The facts gathered at the inquest
were, that Brown got after Pace about the manner in which he was handling
the brick. This angered Pace, and he cursed Brown, who picked up a plank
and knocked him in the head, and that the wound caused his death.
(See Jan 21,
1902)
August 13, 1901
Union-Recorder
Mrs.
M. E. Bloodworth, widow of the late Mr. Henry Bloodworth, died
at the home of her doughtier, Mrs. J. D. Wilkinson, in the western
portion of the county, last Wednesday morning, after a long illness. Her
remains were buried at Sand Hill cemetery on Thursday. She was a member
of the Primitive Baptist Church. She was fifty years of age, and leaves
four children, all grown, and one brother and sister. She was the daughter
of the late Robert Trapp. The relatives have the sympathy of many
friends in their sorrow.
August 27, 1901
Union-Recorder
The Grand Jury in the case of Mary
Eliza Solomon, who was charged with infanticide, found that she had
not given the child proper attention, and hence its death. On recommendation
of the Solicitor the crime was reduced to a misdemeanor, in the County
Court yesterday, and was sentenced to the chain gang for nine months.
August 27, 1901
Union-Recorder
~excerpt~ The marriage of Mrs.
Ella Caraker Denham and Mr. Coates Ryles took place at the home
of Mrs. S. J. Vaughan in this city, Tuesday afternoon, August the
twentieth, while the clock pealed out the hour three.
The marriage was a quiet home
affair with only the immediate friends and relatives of the contracting
parties present.
Rev. W. D. Brannen of the
Presbyterian church of this city officiated.
There were no attendants except
Eda
and Ethel, the two pretty five year old daughters of the bride. They
acted as flower girls and performed their duties tastefully and becomingly.....
The groom is the sucessful overseer
of the farm lands of the late Col. Humber; having held that position
for nearly twelve years.
After the ceremony was performed
the happy pair took the thee forty-six train for their pretty home near
Meriwether station.....
Sept. 23, 1901
Atlanta Constitution
Popular Young Lady Died at her Home in
West End Yesterday Afternoon
Miss Juvernia
White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver T. White, died yesterday
afternoon at 5 o'clock at the residence of her parents, 302 Lee Street,
after a protracted illness of several weeks with typhoid fever. Beloved
by all who knew her, possessing a rare grace of manner, intellectual, beautiful,
a devoted Christian, she passed away just as she had entered womanhood.
Her sweet and cheery disposition shed sunshine into every company into
which she was thrown, and many an eye will be dimmed this morning with
tears of sincere grief ant the announcement of her death. She was a devout
member of the Episcopal church and her works of charity and love will be
most gratefully remembered. Miss White leaves, besides her parents,
three sisters and two brothers,
Mrs. George Stallings and Miss
Rose White,
of Detroit, Mich.:
Miss Alice White, Dr. Mark
J. White, a surgeon in the United States Marine hospital service, now
stationed at San Francisco, and Oliver T. White, Jr. She was the
niece of Colonel Malcolm Johnston, of Atlanta;
Dr. Mark Johnston,
of
Milledgeville, and
Mrs. Howard Crumley,
of Atlanta. The funeral
arrangements will be announced later.
(submitted by Paula
Girouard )
October 15, 1901
Union Recorder
Mr. J.
Anderson McMullen died in Macon last Monday night at the home of Mr.
T.
A. Miller. The news of his death reached this city early Tuesday morning,
by a telephone message, and was conveyed to his family at Scottsboro, to
whom it was quite a shock and surprise.
Mr. McMullen went to
Macon several days before his death, to engage in the contractor's and
carpenter's trade, and was stopping at the home of his friend Mr. Miller.
He retired in his usual health Monday night, and died during the night.
Mr. Charles Miller, who occupied the bed with him, knew nothing
of his death, until he arose for breakfast Tuesday morning.
Mr. McMullen's remains were
brought to his home in Scottsboro Tuesday night, by members of his family,
who went to Macon as soon as they learned of the sad occurrence. His furneral
services were held Wednesday afternoon, and he was buried at Mt. Pleasent
cemetery.
For the past three or four years
he has been engaged in the mercantile business, at Scottsboro, which he
sold to his son. He is well-known in theis city and county, and has many
friens who regret his death.
Mr. McMullen was born in Echols county,
Oct. 21st, 1858, and was in his forty-third year. He came to Wilkinson
county, when three years of age and spent his life in that and Baldwin
county. In 1877 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Jane Golden,
who with four children suvive him.
Sept. 25, 1901
Atlanta Constitution
WHITE-The friends of Mr. and
Mrs. Oliver T. White,Mr. Malcolm Johnston, Dr. Mark Johnston
and Mrs. Howard Crumley are invited to attend the funeral of Miss
Luvenia White, from the Church of the Incarnation, Lee Street,
this Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Pallbearers; Vestry men
of the church. Interment Laurel Hill, Westview Cemetery.
(submitted by Paula
Girouard )
October 22, 1901
Union-Recorder
Mr. James
Giles, a young man, about twenty-one years of age, died at his father's
home, in East Baldwin, last Thursday, after a short illness.
October 29, 1901
Union-Recorder
MURDER AT STATE FARM. Jim Springs and Bonnie
Respass, two negroes who are in the penitentiary for life, had a fuss
at the State farm on the 12th inst., and Springs threw a brick, striking
Respass on the head, fracturing his skull. The wounded man lingered until
Tuesday, when he died. Coroner Scott went out and held an inquest, and
the jury returned a verdict of murder.
November 5, 1901
Union-Recorder
~excerpt~ It has been announced that
the marriage of Mr. John Henry Vinson and Miss Mytis
West will be solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Miller S. Bell,
at 7:30 o'clock, Wednesday evening, November twentieth.
..Mr. Vinson is one of Milledgeville's
prominent young men, and holds the position of prescription clerk with
Messrs. Culver & Kidd....
Miss West is quite popular with a
large circle of friends here..
November 5, 1901
Union-Recorder
Mrs.
Lizzie Brookins, widow of Mr. Thomas Brookins, died at the home
of her step-son, Mr. C. W. Brookins, in Midway, Saturday, the 26th,
ult., at 9:30 o'clock, p.m. She was buried in Midway cemetery on Sunday
afternoon, Rev. Z. Speer officiating. She was sixty-four years of
age, and had been a member of the Baptist church for more than thirty years.
She was a good woman, and will be greatly missed by relatives and friends.
November 12, 1901
Union-Recorder
A DOUBLE TRAGEDY. Two Men Killed In A Desperate
Encounter. Mr. C. I. Meadows Kills Cornelius
Dallas, After Being Desperately Wounded by a Pistol Shot.
MR. MEADOWS DIES FRIDAY. NIGHT.
A double tragedy was enacted in the
bar of Messrs. C. I. Meadows & Bro., shortly after five o'clock last
Thursday afternoon, in which Mr. Charles
I. Meadows, and Cornelius Dallas, a negro barber from Eatonton,
lost their lives.
Dallas came from Eatonton on the
eleven thirty Central train Thursday morning to take in the sights of the
Street Fair. Soon after reaching here be commenced drinking, and late in
the afternoon went to the Meadows' bar and called for a drink. Joe Adams,
the porter, waited on him, and for some cause, either in the way he served
the drink or in making the change, angered Dallas, who began cursing him.
Mr. Meadows, who was standing behind the counter, near by, ordered the
negro to stop cursing or to leave the bar, if he did not he would put him
out. This angered the negro more, and he began cursing Mr. Meadows, who
went around the counter to where the negro was and promptly knocked him
down. While Mr. Meadows was in a stooping position over Dallas, the negro
pulled a No. 32 Smith & Wesson pistol from his pocket, and placing
it near the lower left side of his abdomen, pulled the trigger. After
he was shot Mr. Meadows wrenched the pistol from the negro's hand, and
emptied the remaining four chambers into the negro. He, the, in some manner,
obtained another pistol, and shot him four more times. By this time Mr.
Meadows became exhausted from the effects of his wound, and fell to the
floor. There were eight bullet holes in the negro-seven in his head and
one in his body, near his heart.
The shooting was quickly over,
before any one hardly realized it was going on. A large crowd soon gathered
in the bar, and doctors were hastily summoned. They found the negro dead,
and Mr. Meadows dangerously wounded, shot in the abdomen.
The physicians went to work to relieve
the suffering of Mr. Meadows, and in a short while he revived sufficiently
to be carried to his home, on East Hancock street.
The body of Dallas was taken in charge
by Coroner Scott, and carried to his undertaking department, where it remained
until Friday morning, when an inquest was held. The Jury was composed of
Dr.
W. A. Moore, Dr. T. M. Hall, Messrs. E. P. Gibson, J. C. Whitaker, J. J.
Barrett and Frank Hancock. After hearing all the evidence it was possible
to obtain, the jury rendered a verdict, viz: "That Dallas came to his death
from the wounds of a pistol in the hands of Mr. C. I. Meadows, and that
it was justifiable homicide."
Friends of the negro
came down from Eatonton on the early morning train, and carried his body
home for burial. Dallas followed the barber's trade in Eatontn, and was
a very bright mulatto, and was a large, stout man.
After Mr. Meadows reached his home,
the physicians made a thorough examination of his wound and found that
he was dangerously wounded, and Friday morning an operation was performed.
Medical skill, however, failed to stay the deadly work of the bullet, and
the wounded man lingered until Friday night, when he died about eleven
o'clock.
Mr. Meadows is the eldest son of
Mr. F. M. Meadow, of Hancock county, and has been engaged in business
in the city for several years past.
THE FUNERAL SERVICES
Of Mr. Meadows were held at the residence,
at three o'clock Saturday afternoon, Rev. J. H. Masburn officating.
His remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. The pall-bearers were:
Messrs. B. I. Fraley, W. L Bethune, B. F. Binon, J. A. Horne, R. B.
Moore and J. E. Kidd.
Mr. Meadows is survived by
his wife and one child, father, two sisters and one brother.
November 19, 1901
Union-Recorder
~excerpt~ In Memorium. Mrs.
Emma Marrilla McCrary fell asleep to the sorrows of this life Oct.
21st, 1901. She had been afflicted for several years with liver complain,
and heart trouble.
She left her home, Lake City, Fla.,
to visit her parents hoping a change might be beneficial, but no relief
came to the suffer, for in three short weeks death claimed its victim.....she
was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Ivey. At her old home
she loved so well, she wanted to spend her last days. She was twenty-eight
years old, and leaves a husband and little son, her parents amd many relatives
and friends to mourn her death.
Her body was interred in Camp Creek
cemetery.....
December 10, 1901
Union-Recorder
Mr. J. B. McCook, of this
city, and Miss Lula Bloodworth,
of Wilkinson county, were united in marriage, Sunday, Dec. 1st, at the
home of the bride, Rev. M. M. Wheeler, officiating. Mr. and Mrs.
McCook are making their home at the residence of Mr. Wm. Coleman. They
have many friends, who wish them much happiness.
December
10, 1901
Union-Recorder
DEATH OF MR. J. R. COLLINS.
Mr.
Joseph R. Collins, a well-known citizen of Baldwin county, died at
his home in the North-eastern portion of the county, about five o'clock
in the afternoon of Monday, the 3rd inst.
Some time the past summer,
Mr. Collins fell and injured his side by striking it against a stump. He
suffered great pain at the time, and was compelled to take his bed. He,
however, had apparently recovered from the effects of the injury, until
about two weeks ago, he contracted a cold and it settled in his injured
side. He was again confined to his bed, but on the day of his death, he
was able to get about the house and yard. A few minutes before his death,
he went out on the back porch to get a drink of water, and as he was returning
into the house he fell in the doorway. He was carried to his room by members
of his family, and died in about five minutes.
His remains were laid to rest, in
the family burial ground, Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Collins was born in Baldwin county,
Nov. 16th, 1836, and had just entered upon his sixty-sixth year. He was
an ex-Confederate soldier, having served with an artillery company during
the war between the states. He is survived by his wife and seven children.
Mr. Collins was a successful farmer,
a kind husband and father, and a good neighbor. His death is regretted
by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
January 12, 1902
Atlanta Constitution
Mrs. M.A. Barnett is
Dead. Widow of Former Secretary of State N. C. Barnett Passes Away -Interment
in Milledgeville.
Mrs.
M. A. Barnett, widow of the late
Colonel Nathan C. Barnett at
one time secretary of state of Georgia, died yesterday afternoon at 3:40
o'clock at her residence, 78 Pullman Street, after an illness of about
two weeks. Mrs. Barnett was 81 years of age and her death was due to a
general breaking down, occasioned by old age.
The deceased is survived by
three children--Stewart M. Barnett, of Atlanta; A. F. Barnett
of New Orleans, and Mrs. E. W. Anderson of Monroe, LA. Mrs. Barnett
is well known throughout the city and has scores of friends and acquaintances
by whom she was much loved and who will feel great sorrow at her death.
She was a woman possessed of Christian character and always delighted in
doing works of charity. By her lovable disposition she made friends wherever
she was known.
The home of Mrs. Barnett
was formerly in Milledgeville, and the body will be interred there in the
family burying ground. The funeral services will be held at her home, No.
78 Pullman street at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon and the body will be taken
to Milledgeville tomorrow morning.
Mrs Anderson and her
son Stewart Anderson were here at the time of her death and Addison
F. Barnett will arrive from New Orleans today.
January 21, 1902
Union-Recorder
SUPERIOR COURT. In the case of Will
Brown, who was charged with the murder of Tom Pace, another
negro, he plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter, and was sentenced to
the penitentiary 3 years.
January 28, 1902
Union Recorder
May,
the two-year-old daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Hardy, died at
their home in East Baldwin, Saturday night, the 18th inst., abuot eleven
o'clock. The burial took place Sunday morning. The child was a sweet and
bright little girl, and was the idol of the young parents, who have the
sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
February 15, 1902
Augusta Chronicle
REWARD OFFERED Of $150 for Baldwin County
Barn Burners. (By Special Service to The Chronicle) Atlanta, Ga,
Feb. 14. Gov. Candler today offered a reward of $150 for the capture, with
proof to convict, of the unknown part or parties who burned the barn and
stables of C. L Moran in Baldwin county on the 28th of January last.
March 2, 1902
The Macon Telegraph
GRISWOLD-BETHUNE, OUT OF TOWN WEDDING.
An out-of-town wedding of interest
to many friends in Macon and elsewhere was that of Mr. Logan Griswold
and
Miss Mamie Bethune, the charming
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bethune, which occurred at the First Presbyterian
church in Milledgeville on Wednesday morning at 11:30 o'clock. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. D. W. Brannen, pastor of the church, and was witnessed
by a large number of friends and relatives.
March 4, 1902
Union Recorder
The death of Miss Amarintha
Cormanni, the mother of one of our former pupils, Mamie Cormanni,
brought sadness to many of our hearts. She was a good neighbor, a devoted
mother and a devout christian. She was buried at her home Sunday afternoon
the 23d.
March 4, 1902
Union-Recorder
A Negro Killed. Dink
Calhoun, a young negro man, was shot and killed by Adolphus Waller,
last Wednesday night, about seven o'clock.
The shooting occurred on Jefferson
street, out near the Georgia railroad depot.
At the coroner's inquest, which was
held, the stories of the different witnesses were so conflicting that it
is almost impossible to get at the true facts of the killing. But it seems
that the fuss originated about a woman. After hearing and summing up all
the evidence, the Coroner's Jury rendered a verdict, which has not yet
been given out.
Immediately after the killing, Waller
made his escape and has not yet been captured.
(See July 16, 1907)
June 3, 1902
Union Recorder
A HAPPY MARRIAGE. Last Wednesday evening,
at half past six o'clock, at the Methodist church, at Devereaux, Mr. William
Edward Robinson, of this city, and Miss Marion
Coleman Cunningham were united in marriage, Rev. Mr. Wood, of
Sparta, officiating.
Mr. W. E. Watson, of this
city, was best man, and Miss May Cunningham, maid of honor. The
attendants were Mr. Chas. Coleman and Miss Tommie Coleman;
Mr. M. B. Brown and Miss Louise
Moates; Mr. Luther Moates and Miss Annie Lee Bass. Ushers,
Messrs. W. H. Stanton and Ira Coleman.
The church was crowed with relatives
and friends, and prsented a scene of rare loveliness in its decorations.
The bridesmaids were attired in exquiste gowns of white and French lawns.
The wedding march was played by Miss Julia Moates.
Mr. and Mrs. Robinson came to this
city on the evening train, and are residing at the Stinson hotel. The bride
is a young lady of charming personality, and has many friends in this city,
having been a student in the G. N. & I. College. Mr. Robinson holds
a position with Mr. E. E. Bass, and has the esteem and confidence
of his fellow citizens.
April 29, 1902
Union-Recorder
Mrs.
Wesley Freeman died at her home near Stevens Pottery, last Friday.
She was a daughter of Mr. Eli Champion, and her remains were carried
to Black Springs for burial Saturday afternoon.
August 5, 1902
The Constitution
CAME TOO LATE. Macon,
Ga., Aug. 4 - A United States marshal went to Milledgeville today to serve
on Dr. H. D. Allen
writ of habeas corpus requiring him to produce
in court Saturday at Mount Airy,
Mrs. S. P. Shorter, a member of
a prominent family in Savannah and explain why he has restrained her liberty
at his sanitarium for the past five years. Mrs. Shorter is now in Savannah.
August 12, 1902
Union Recorder
~excerpt~ Departed this life in Baldwin
county, Ga., July 24th, 1902, Mrs.
J, A. (Jane) Beck, aged fifty years. She was a member of the Methodist
church at Long (Laurel Branch, Wilkinson county, for a number of years.
She was the mother of eleven children. She leaves one sister and two brothers
yet living....
September 9, 1902
Union-Recorder
Mrs. J. T. Martin died
at her home in this county last Sunday, after an illness of several days
with
typhoid fever. Before her death she was Miss Naomi
Carr, of Wilkinson county. The family have the sympathy of many friends
in their bereavement.
September 9, 1902
Union-Recorder
A NEGRO KILLED. Jim
Brown Shot by W. D. Pounds Near Turner's Warehouse.
Jim Brown, a negro living
in this city, was shot and instantly killed, Saturday night by Mr. W.
D. Pounds, a young white man from Carr's Station.
Early Saturday night, Mr. Wm.
Turner, while returning to his office, noticed a man lying near his
warehouse. He endeavored to ascertain, who he was, but as the wind blew
out the match he struck, he went on to the warehouse and sat on the steps.
A few minutes later two negro boys came by, and Mr. Turner called attention
to the man, and they went to him, and found that he was dead. A telephone
message was sent for the police, and Policemen Terry and Seals
went to the scene of the killing. Near by, on the platform at the south-eastern
part of the warehouse, a young man, Mr. D. W. Pounds, was found asleep.
Near his person were two bottles of whiskey and a No. 38 Smith & Wesson
pistol. Three empty shells were found in the weapon and Mr. Pounds stated
that he had fired three shots from his pistol at two negroes, who were
trying to rob him, but he did not know whether any of the bullets had struck
them.
Pounds was under the influence of
whiskey and left the business portion of the city to go to the Georgia
railroad depot, to take the night freight for his home. When seen he was
accompanied by two negroes. It is presumed that instead of going on to
the depot, they carried him back of the warehouse to rob him.
Brown had been shot twice-one bullet
striking him in the left thigh, and the other behind the right ear.
Coroner Scott was notified of the
killing and summoned the following jury: Dr. T. M. Hall, Dr. G. D. Compton,
Messrs. R. L. Day, S. W. Thornton, John Malpass and Wm. Smith.
After taking a portion of the evidence the jury adjourned until yesterday
afternoon.
The jury returned a verdict of justifiable
homicide.
Brown was a butcher for Messrs Ellison
and Schooler. His reputation was bad, as he had been in previous trouble.
October 14, 1902
Union-Recorder
Lillian Elizabeth, infant daughter of Mr. J. T. Martin, died
in this county last Tuesday. The child was a little over a year old, having
been born, Aug. 25th, 1901. About a month ago her mother died, and the
little one has gone to join her mother in a brighter and happier world.
The father has the sympathy of many friends in his bereavement.
October 30, 1902
The Constitution
HE TOOK LIFE OF HIS BROTHER. Peter Lingold
Kills J.P. Lingold in Fight Near Scottsboro.
Milledgeville, Ga., October 29 (Special)
"I killed my brother last night and want to surrender." said Peter Lingold,
a farmer residing near Scottsboro, this county, today as he walked into
the sheriff's office.
The two brothers were here
yesterday and witnessed the circus performance, after which they
drank a great deal and started home, and it was on the way that J.P. Lingold
was shot to death by his brother.
Peter Lingold refused to make any
statement; further than that they had quarreled and began shooting at each
other, when his shot took effect, killing his brother instantly.
November 2, 1902
The Constitution
"JUST FROM GEORGIA" One of the Faithful
The Press has already
mentioned the fact that Hon. F. G. duBignon is having a small memorial
stone prepared for the grave of his old nurse, who died on the duBignon
homestead two years ago. The stone, a plain granite block, contains
the name of the old woman, Hester Ann
Buffington, the dates of her birth and death, and the words. "Our Mammy."
and "Faithful to the End."
Mr duBignon, in speaking
of the old negro this morning, said that she died two years ago in the
92nd year of her age, and that she had not only nursed his mother in infancy,
but has also nursed him and his oldest child. She was, he said, one of
the most faithful characters he ever knew, and the fact that a suitable
granite block was to mark the last resting place of the devoted salve and
servant met with the approval of not only the entire members of his family;
but also all those who had known the faithful old "Mammy,". The stone will
be forwarded to Milledgeville in the course of the next day or two. Savannah
Press.
(See
cemetery.)
November 4, 1902
Union-Recorder
A FRATRICIDE. Pete Lingold Kills His Brother,
John Wesley.
John Wesley Lingold, was shot and killed by his brother, Pete Lingold,
last
Tuesday night, in the Southern portion of the county, below Scottsboro.
After the shooting, Pete Lingold,
came to this city, and informed Sheriff Prosser of what he had done
and surrendered himself. Coroner Scott went to the scene of the killing
Wednesday morning and held and inquest. The following jury was summoned,
Dr.
T. M. Hall, Messrs. W. H. H. Barnes, S. Wheeler, C. Combes, P. C.
Cormanni and I. W. McMullen. After hearing the evidence the jury returned
a verdict of justifiable homicide, and Lingold was released from jail.
The facts as gathered at the inquest
are as follows: The two brothers came to this city Tuesday and spent the
day. After the afternoon performance of Robinon's circus, they left for
their home, in a buggy, accompanied by a son of Pete. Both were under the
influence of liquor. Just before reaching their destination John got out
of the buggy, and Pete after waiting several minutes for him to get back
in the vehicle, went on to his home. Later John came to the house, and
went into the dining room, where his brother was, and told him to be sure
and send his buggy home in the morning. He then began cursing him for leaving
him in the road. The fuss continued until John advance on Pete with a
knife and attempted to cut him. The latter pulled his pistol and shot twice
- one of the bullets struck John in the mouth and caused his death.
November 11, 1902
Union-Recorder
A Negro Killed. The negroes
living on and near Dr. H. D. Allen's plantation in the 115th dist.
of this county, gathered last Saturday night for the purpose of holding
a fair and dance. As is usual the case on such occasions, knives, pistols,
razors, and shot guns were in evidence. Among the negroes present were
Miles
Butts and Charlie Harris.
Butts had with him a single-barrel shot gun. Harris seeing him asked what
he was doing with the gun? Butts replied he was just hold it. When this
reply was given Harris pulled an old rusty pistol from his pocket, but
before he could use it Butts brought the gun into play and shot Harris,
killing him.
Coroner Scott was notified and held
an inquest Sunday afternoon. The following jury was summoned: Dr. O.
F. Moran, J. T. Cook, C. B. Scott, F. I. Wilkinson,
H. E. Hardie and B. L. Medlin.
The Jury after hearing the evidence
returned a verdict of justifiable homicide.
November 18, 1902
Union Recorder
Mrs.
C. C. Stiles, widow of the late Mr. Joseph Stiles, died at her
home, near Dovedale, in the north-western portion of this county, Monday
afternoon, the 11th ins. About the firs of last June Mrs. Stile had a storke
of Paralysis, and since that time she has beem lingering in a helpless
condition. She receive the tender nursing of physicians and loved ones,
but the hand of death refused to yeld, and her spirit quietly passed away
on the above day.
The funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon at the home, and her remains were laid to rest in the family
burial ground, by the side of her bsuabnd who preceded her to the grave
several years ago. The services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Quillian.
Mrs. Stiles was seventy-two
years of age, and was born and reared in Baldwin county. She is survived
by four children, Mrs. E. P. Gibson, Messrs. J. B., J. E. and Wm.Stiles.
She was a member of the Methodist church and served her master faithfully.
She was a good wife and mother, and devoted her life to the interest and
welfare of her children, and lived to see them reach manhood and womanhood.
After a long and useful life sha has been called to her reward, and has
entered into eternal happiness and peace.
November 25, 1902
Union-Recorder
Mr. Millard Barnes and Mr.
Iverson
McMullen were married to Misses Inez
and Analiza
Brewer, Sunday morning the 16th inst. This marriage was quite a surprise
to their relatives and friends.
December 7, 1902
The Constitution
Milledgeville, Ga. December 6 - (Special
Correspondence) The home of Mr. A.N. Bass, on East Hancock street,
was the scene of a very pretty wedding last Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
when Mr.
L. C. Wall and Miss Emmie
Bass were united in marriage. The home was a scene of beauty, decorated
with handsome ferns, palms, smilax, and cut flowers. The bride never looked
lovelier than on this occasion. She is one of the most popular young ladies
in Milledgeville, and has a host of friends. The groom is also very popular,
and has been connected with the Milledgeville Telephone Company for several
years. The ceremony was performed most impressively by Rev. J. A. Wray,
of
the First Baptist church.
December 18, 1902
The Atlanta Constitution
Milledgeville, Ga. December 17. (Special)Judge
Rufus W. Roberts died today at his home here after a six weeks' illness
with typhoid fever. He was one of Milledgeville's most useful citizens.
Colonel Roberts was judge of the
city court of Milledgeville and a practicing attorney in the various cities
of Georgia. He was appointed city judge by Governor Atkinson and reappointed
by Governor
Candler. He was senator from the twentieth
district in 1894 and at the time of death was chairman of the democratic
executive committee of the sixth congressional district.
He was only in his early forties,
just beginning to reap bountifully the successes of a well ordered life.
Coming to Milledgeville from North Carolina when quite a young lawyer,
he here married Miss Marwood Herty, daughter of Captain Charles
Herty, of the famous Baldwin Blues. He leaves her and five children.
He was not only a gentle and devoted
husband and father, but also a citizen beloved by every man, woman and
child in the whole community. Quiet, unostentatious, yet possessed of wonderful
common sense and great reserve force, he made and held friends; was always
on the side of right, strictly virtuous and amiable in conduct, with piety
to God and fidelity to every trust.
Judge Roberts was a leading
member of the Episcopal church and of nearly every order of Masons in the
United States. His funeral was conducted by Rector Lanier, and the
Masons, and was attended by nearly the whole of Milledgeville. He goes
to the bar of divine and unbiased justice with no suspicion of his blemish
on his robe.
February 3, 1903
Union Recorder
~excerpt~A HAPPY MARRIAGE. The marriage
of Miss Bettie Chandler
and Mr. James W. Moran took place Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock
at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mary Chandler, in East Baldwin.....
Promptly at 3:30 o'clock
the bride and groom entered the parlor preceded by Miss Laura Chandler,
sister of the bride, and Misses Pearl Palmer and Ida Vaughan
with Messrs James and Sam Chandler, Rev. D. W. Brannen in
a very impressive manner performed the ceremony.
The bride and groom left immediaely
for the home of the latter's brother, Mr. W. W. Moran, where an
elegant reception was given in their honor........
February 3, 1903
Union Recorder
Death of Mrs. T. H. Latimer. Mrs.
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Latimer, wife of Capt. T. H. Latimer, died at her home in Baldwin County, early last Saturday morning, after an illness of about then days.
Mrs. Latimer's remains were brought to this city Sunday afternoon,
and the funeral services held at the Baptist Church at three o'clock. The
pastor, Rev. J. A. Wray, made a most inpressive talk, and paid a high
tribute to the life and character of the deceased in the presence of a large
crowd, who had gathered to pay a last sad tribute to her memory. The interment
took place in the city cemetery. The pallbearers were Prof. O. M. Cone, Capt. C. W. Ennis, Messrs Sol Barrett, A. J. Carr, J. B. O'Quinn and L. H. Thomas.
Mrs, Latimer was born in Hancock Counyy nearly eighty-four
years ago, and grew to womanhood in that community. Sixty-four years ago
last December she married Capt. Latimer, whom she had known all her life.
They were children together, and attended the same school, and when they
married they had an insight into each others character, which prepared them
for the long happpy married life which followed. For sixty-four years they
have shared each others sorrows and joys, and have grown old together. One
child was born of their union. She was,married to Mr. R. N. Lamar, and preceded her mother to the grave several years.
Mrs. Latimer was a consistent member of the Baptist
church, and herlong life had been made up of good and charitable deeds. She
has gone to her reward, after a long and useful life.
Capt. Latimer has the sympathy of our people in this the saddest
hour of his life. May he be sustained by the hope of a happy reunion in that
brighter world beyond the grave.
February 4, 1903
Atlanta Constitution
HIS NINETY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY. Arthur Butts,
of Milledgeville, Born in 1808, Celebrates
Milledgeville, Ga., February 3 (Special)
Arthur
I. Butts, the oldest and one of the most highly respected citizens
of this city, celebrated his ninety-fifth birthday today.
Mr. Butts was born in South Hampton
county, Virginia, on February 3, 1808. His parents soon afterwards moved
to Hancock county, and when a youth of only 9 years of age, he came to
this city on horseback twice a week to secure copies of The Georgia,
a paper then published here, to distribute through portions of Hancock
and Baldwin counties.
He paid one visit to his old home
in Virginia in 1827. He went on horseback and he was fifteen days getting
there.
Mr Butts moved to this city in 1847
and has never left the state of Georgia since. He has lived under all the
administrations since Jefferson, and he talks interestingly of those days.
While feeble and somewhat infirm,
he has a bright, clear mind, cheerful and happy disposition and is enjoying
good health.
His life has been a blessing to all
who know him, and he can spent his latter days in the assurance that he
has made the world better
for having lived in it.
February 10, 1903
Union-Recorder
Mrs.
Lizzie Fraley, widow of the late Mr. Henry F. Fraley, died at
her home in this city last Sunday morning, at ten o'clock.
Mrs. Fraley had been in ill health
for several months, and her decline was watched with great solicitude by
her relatives and friends. She met death with a christian resignation,
and the end came peacefully.
Mrs. Fraley was carried to Sparta
yesterday morning, and her remains interred by the side of her husband.
She was a member of the Methodist
church, and her life was an exemplary one. She was a regular attendant
upon services, and felt great interest in all church work. Her death has
saddened the hearts of many friends.
July 19, 1903
The Macon Telegraph
MILLEDGEVILLE
IMPROVEMENTS
Milledgeville, Ga, July 18 - Messrs. E.
E. Bass and Julius A. Horne have purchased of Mr. C. H. Bonner
the
vacant space on Hancock street, east of J. A. Horne's store, and the stores
now occupied by J. H. Ennis' market and ice rooms, and will begin
at once the erection of three modern stores, which will be quite an improvement
to that part of the city, and will greatly enhance the value of the other
property adjoining. Old Milledgeville is on a business boom that will be
felt all around.
The merchants of the city met the
first week to discuss the forming of a board of trade, and yesterday the
organization was completed with nearly every business man in the city a
member. This is what Milledgeville has needed for some time, and with such
men ast Messrs. P. J. Cline and Miller S. Bell, C. H. Troutman, Dixon
Williams and J. E. Kipp (sic) at the head of it, will mean much
for Milledgeville.
September 8, 1903
Union-Recorder
Tucker
Morris, a little negro boy was drowned in the Oconee River, near the
mill, last Wednesday afternoon. The body remained in the water several
hours befor it was recovered. The coroner's jury rendered a verdict of
accidental drowning.
September 15, 1903
Union-Recorder
A Quiet Marriage. Mr. Samuel C. Patterson,
of Madisonville, Ky., and MissEssie
Eveline Edwards were united in marriage last Wednesday morning, at
the home of the bride's parents.
The ceremony was witnessed by a few
of the immediate relatives of the bride, and was performed by Rev. D.
W. Brannen. The marriage was quite a surprise to the many friens of
the bride in this city, as she had guarded the secret well.
The brides is the oldest daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Edwards, and possesses many womanly traits,
which have won for her the love of a large circle of friends.
Mr. Patterson is a traveling representative
of the Page Wire Fence Company, and is quite popular wherever he is known.
Mr. and Mrs. Patterson left this
city for a visit to North and South Carolina.
September 15, 1903
Union-Recorder
Guss Steel,
a well-known negro, died at this home in the city Thursday night. He was
a tinner by trade, having served his apprenticeship under Mr. Joseph
Staley, and worked for him a long number of years. Guss was a violin
player of local reputation, and played and called at dances through many
years, in this city. His remains were buried Friday afternoon.
September 28, 1903
Augusta Chronicle
NEGRO DOCTOR SIGNS FEE BILL.
The Fact That White Doctors Asked Him
in Milledgeville to Do So is Creating Mild Sensation.
Milledgeville, Ga. Sept. 27 (Special) The
new schedule of prices promulgated by the physicians of Milledgeville shows
the name of B. J. Simmons, the
local colored physician, who has practiced here since 1897.
The action of the milledgeville physicians
in asking Simmons to sign the new schedule with them has occasioned no
little talk here. It is regarded as an admission of his ability and a high
tribute to him.
The
new schedule means a practice of doubling of all prices, but this has almost
been lost sight of in the sensation that was sprung when Simmons' name
was seen on the schedule. Simmons was born in Laurens county in 1870. He
educated himself attending various schools in Georgia and being graduated
from Mehany Medical college in Nashville.
When asked concerning the matter
Dr. Simmons said"
"The card as published in the
paper was prepared during my absence in Macon. It was presented to me on
my return and the ethics of the profession made it necessary that I should
sign it. There is no other negro physician in this community and I often
have to call on the white physicians to help me in attending cases, particularly
when operations are necessary. It would not be to my interest to go contrary
to the wishes of the white physicians, and besides, I an in favor of higher
fees."
While this explains Dr. Simmons' position,
it does not make clear why he was asked to sign the fee bill, as he practices
entirely among his own people. he is not regarded as a "quack", but as
being well up in his profession and could doubtless make a good living
with his present knowledge if he was a white man and had to compete with
white physicians. As it is, be, of course, has a strong claim on his own
people and is doing well.
September 29, 1903
Atlanta Constitution
FINISHED BRIDGE DESPITE COURTS
Gang of Men Complete
Work Over Injunction
Putnam and Baldwin Counties Now Joined
by Bridge Over Little River
- Building of Bridge Was Fought by Ferry
Owners
Milledgeville, Ga, September 26 (Special)
The bridge over Little river between Baldwin and Putnam counties has been
built and a party crossed on it late this evening despite opposition and
the orders of the courts.
For weeks the interest of this city
has been centered on the building of this bridge across the river
at a point know as Gage's Ford.
Two grand juries recommended the
building of this bridge, Milledgeville merchants have been anxious for
it and a large number of people in that section of Putnam have desired
it for years, as Milledgeville is their natural market.
But the condition of the river often
makes it impossible to cross and Milledgeville can only then be reached
by going many miles out of the way.
The county commissioners tired to
build the bridge some weeks ago, but the Humber heirs, who own a
ferry some 2 miles above this point, filed a bill of injunction and
the commissioners were prevented from completing the work of order of Judge
Lewis, who sustained the point that as the bridge was not being erected
on one of the public roads of the county, the commissioners could not build
it until the road was first made a public road.
The citizens of Milledgeville were
not to be disappointed, so the board of trade took the matter up and put
the building of the bridge, or its completion, in the hands of two private
citizens.
Men Who Did Work Unknown
A squad of hands was again put to
work and when the bridge was in a day of completion the parties in charge
were again enjoined by the Humber heirs. Judge Lewis setting the hearing
at Monticello next Thursday.
The last bill of injunction was against
P. J. Cline, chairman of the board of trade; J. C. Whitaker, Ed
Barnes and the county commissioners.
These gentlemen had agreed to purchase
the timber that had been cut by the county commissioners and proceed with
the bridge, but when they were enjoined they abandoned the work.
Now news reaches this city tonight
that forty men have been at work on that bridge since daylight and that
it was completed this evening.
No one seems to know who was in charge,
but all are delighted that it was completed.
October 1, 1903
Atlanta Constitution
Young Ladies Destroy County River Bridge
Milledgeville, Ga. September 30 (Special)
The joy of the business men of Milledgeville over the completion of the
bridge across Little River by a mysterious gang of bridge builders was
today turned into consternation by the report that Messrs. Hines and
Vinson, attorneys of this place (Mr. Hines also being ordinary of the
county), had with their own hands and with the assistance of the Misses
Humber, two young ladies of this city, and, after they had commenced
the work, by the help of a hired man, cut the bridge into, letting one
of the middle spans fall into the river.
The rumor was verified by your correspondent
who immediately drove to the ford, about 8 miles north of Milledgeville.
He met Messrs. Hines and Vinson and tried to get their pictures, but was
prevented by the gentlemen putting their hat in front of their faces and
whipping up the team.
They were asked if they were under
arrest, but said no, but they would be as soon as they returned to the
city.
It was supposed the sheriff
had already served them with a warrant, but he met them at the city limits.
They were immediately released on a $50 bond.
The warrant is against E. R. Hines,
Carl Vinson, Miss Lula (Leila) Humber and Miss Mary Humber, and they
are charged with a felony in breaking down and destroying a bridge. The
warrant is signed by R. L. Watt.
An Injunction Was Ignored
An injunction had been taken out
by the Humber heirs against the county commissioners to prevent their building
the bridge.
The injunction was granted on the
25th and was ignored and it is claimed that the bridge was built by force
and that the same had to be taken down by force.
It is stated that tomorrow over twenty
five of the leading business men of Milledgeville, members of the board
of trade and also the county commissioners, men who, it is claimed, directly
or indirectly were instrumental in the construction of the bridge, will
be served with papers to show cause why they are not in contempt.
No one tried to protect the bridge,
because this is a bridge without an owner. As fast as one set of
men were enjoined an entirely different act took the work up. The bridge
will no doubt be rebuilt tonight.
The Misses Humber are the daughters
of Colonel Robert Humber, who for many years was steward at the
state sanitarium and who represented his county (at that time Putnam) in
the house and senate. They are people of determination and it is thought
the young attorneys were spurred on by gallantry to cut the bridge when
they saw the young ladies attempting the work as the hired help refused.
The Humbers base their claim of a
deed for water rights given in 1860 by William Sanford, which at
that time owned the land on both sides of the river and for which $300
(?) was paid.
It is claimed that they will fight
the case to the bitter end. One of their attorneys. Mr. Vinson, expects
to leave for Mt. Airy tomorrow with a bill of injunction to be presented
to the chancellor in the court of equity for this district, praying that
an injunction be granted, as Dr. Joe White, on the of parties interested,
lives in the state of New York.
October 2, 1903
Atlanta Constitution
The bridge over Little river, near Milledgeville,
that was cut by the
Misses Humber, has been repaired and all warrants
against the parties withdrawn.
October 3, 1903
Atlanta Constitution
COURT DECIDES BRIDGE STANDS
AT LEAST UNTIL FINAL HEARING AT MILLEDGEVILLE
NEXT JANUARY
Action of Judge Lewis, at Monticello,
Highly Commended by Citizens of Baldwin County - As to the Charge of Contempt
in the Case
Milledgeville, Ga., October 2 - (Special)
The action of Judge Lewis last night in chambers at Monticello in
allowing that the bridge could be restored as it was prior to the cutting,
and in setting the final hearing for January and at Milledgeville, rather
than in some adjoining county, came as balm on an irritated sore, and is
heartily commended by our citizens.
It would have been a great hardship
to have caused a large number of our leading business men to attend court
in some adjoining county in a feeble claim that they were in contempt.
It is not believed here that any one is in contempt, as the county commissioners
stopped work when they were enjoined and disposed of the timber.
The gentlemen who were next enjoined
had disposed of their interest prior to the time that any injunction had
been served.
It is stated that Judge Lewis said
that he had already expressed the opinion that the Humbers had no
claims that had been infringed upon. The very best solution of the question
at this time was to let the bridge be used (it was already rebuilt) and
give all parties time to cool down.
The dispatches in this morning's
papers made me say the warrants had been withdrawn. That is a mistake.
The sentence was written as follows"
"Yet it is safe to say the vast majority
of our people would be delighted to have the bridge stand, the warrants
against all parties withdrawn, and the matter settle."
The defendants were anxious
for the hearing, but the case was postponed on presentation of physician's
certificates as to the health of Attorneys Hines and Allen. who
were to represent the plaintiffs.
Discussed in Putnam County
Eatonton, Ga. October 2 - (Special) Putnam
county is watching with considerable interest the legal fight that is now
on in her sister county, Baldwin, touching the bridge that certain parties
are making such strenuous efforts to project across Little river, thus
joining this county with Baldwin, and which the Misses Humber, with their
attorneys, are determined, if possible, to prevent as evidenced by their
forcibly cutting the bridge in twain after it had been clandestinely completed
in the face of an injunction sworn out by them.
On this subject hangs a tale that
somewhat concerns Putnam. The bridge is the result of a scheme on the part
of Baldwin county to induce trade from the lower part of this county to
go to Milledgeville. For some time Milledgeville has been bidding for cotton
from this and adjoining counties by offering cash premiums for every bale
carried there from other counties. No one, of course, has censured her
for this; on the contrary, her enterprising spirit has been admired.
So determined has she been to build
up her business interest in this direction that through its attorney some
time since the board of commissioners of that county petitioned the commissioners
of this county to join with them in the building of this bridge. The proposition
on its face meant nothing more nor nothing less than a a request to Putnam
to help open up a way for Putnam people living in that part of the county
to carry their cotton to market. This petition the commissioners of this
county turned down, because they deemed it of no general public utility.
Another trouble then confronted this
county. There seems to be a law by which one county in constructing a bridge
across a dividing stream to a second county without help from the second
can force the second to pay half the expense. To avoid this dilemma, the
commissioners of this county secured in writing a statement from the commissioners
of Baldwin, in which that county's right under this law is waived; and
that waiver stands today recorded on the minutes of our commissioners.
The suits, arrests, and other entanglements
that have grown out of this bridge business are the result of legal steps
taken by the Humber heirs to protect their purchased right of several years
standing, and not of any action taken by this county, officially or otherwise,
to prevent the construction of said bridge.
Oct 3, 1903
The Augusta Chronicle
Mrs. Fannie (Babb) Sibert has returned
from an extended visit to relatives in Macon and Milledgeville.
October
6, 1903
Union Recorder
Dies From a Rattle Snake Bite. Mr.
Joseph F. Avery, an old and respected citizen of Jones county, was
bitten by a rattle snake Thursday morning, Sept. 24th, and after suggering
great pain died the next day.
Mr. Avery, on the morning he
was bitten went out into the field for the purpose of gatering hay, when
he was bitten by the snake, on the right hand. He secured a stick, and
killed the reptile. Before being carried home by those who came to his
assistance he fainted. He suffered excruciating pain until Friday. The
snake was a very large one, and had sixteen rattles.
Mr. Avery was sixty-five years
of age, and was a native of Baldwin county. He was a brave Confederate
soldier, and a good citizen, and had the respect of his neighbors, and
all who knew him.
October 6, 1903
Union Recorder
Miss Lillie Wilkinson and Mr. Burnette, of Jones county, were
married last Sunday. We wish them much happiness.
December 1, 1903
Union Recorder
Mr. R. W. Hatcher of this
city and Miss Lucy Murchison
Wright, of Pourtsmouth, Va., were united in marriage Wednesday evening,
November 25th, at Saint Paul's church at Pourtsmouth. The ceremony was
witnessed by a large number of friends. Immediately afterwards a reception
was tendered the bridal party, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Thos. H. Wright.
Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher arrived in the
city Thursday evening, and ae temporarily residing at the home of Mrs.
R. W. Roberts.
Mr. Hatcher is one of Milledgeville's
most prominent mrchants, and is held in high esteem by his fellow citizens.
The bride is a charming and talented young lady, and will be quite an acquisition
in Milledgeville's society.
The marriage of Mr. Henry Goodman to Mrs. Olla McCravy, will be solemnized Wednesday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bell, Rev. M. L. Underwood officiating, and will be witnessed by only a few relatives. Mr. Goodman is a member of the firm of Goodman & Wootten, and one of Milledgeville's most respected citizens. Mrs. McCravey is the daughter of the late Capt. Hamilton Doles, and is a native of this city, and has been residing in Atlanta since her girlhood until a few years ago.
The marriage of Mr. L. L. Griner, of Dublin, to Miss Otelia Conn of this city, will occur tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Conn, in the presence of relatives and a few friends. THe wedding will be a typical evening affair. They will leave immediately after the ceremony for their future home, accompanied as far as Macon by the attendants, where an elegant supper will be given them at the Hotel Lanier. The will be given a reception on the evening of the 2nd at the palatial home of the groom's parents in Dublin.
Miss Kittie Myrick and Mr. W. H. Barron, of Jones county, will be united in marriage this evening at 7:30 o'clock, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Myrick. Immediately after the ceremony they will leave for their future home in Jones county.
December 4, 1903
The Macon Telegraph
Milledgeville, Ga. Dec
3 - One of the prettiest home weddings that has occurred in Milledgeville
recently was that of Mr. Linneas Ragan of Hawkinsville to
Miss Margie Wall of this city
at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Laura Wall. The hall in
which the marriage ceremony was performed so impressively and beautifully
by Rev. Lamar Sims, was most beautiful in its decorations of Southern smilax,
palms and ferns and handsome vases of white chrysanthemums, under the light
of innumerable candles. The bridal party stood within an altar of palms
and ferns under a large white tulle canopy suspended from above by ropes
of chrysanthemums and smilax. The loveliest of all wedding marches, Mendelssohn's,
was faultlessly rendered by Miss Claudia Wall, who also played Hearts and
Flowers so softly during the ceremony.
The matron of honor, Mrs. W. B.
Wall, handsomely attired in dark coat suit and carrying beautiful bridesmaid
roses, entered with her husband, followed by Miss Vena Ragan, whose costume
of rich brown, with cream trimmings, harmonized so well with her brown
eyes and lovely auburn hair. She also carried bridesmaid roses and entered
with Mr. E. K. Jelks of Hawkinsville.
Then came the groom with his best
man, Mr. E. C. McDonald. After, a moment, then came the bride, wearing
an exquisite champagne crepe de chine with a wealth of dainty finger-work
upon it, carrying a beautiful bouquet of bride's roses, leaning on the
arm of her sister, Miss Mattie Wall, who looked lovely and dainty
in a white organdy gown and carrying bridesmaid roses, tied with pink tulle.
After the ceremony the bridal party left for Macon, where a delightful
supper was given them at the Brown house. They leave this morning for their
future home in Hawkinsville.
The many handsome presents attest
the popularity of the young couple.
The out of town guests were: Mrs.
E. H. Gillom of Macon, Miss Annie Leonard and Master Elam Leonard of Dublin,
Mr. E. C. McDonald of McRae, Mr. E. K. Jelks of Hawkinsville, Miss Vena
Ragan of Hawkinsville and Mr. J. O. Wall of Eatonton.
December 14, 1903
The Macon Telegraph
MR. GRISWOLD'S FUNERAL. Buried in Milledgeville
Yesterday With Pythias Honors.
The remains of Mr.Logan
A. Griswold, who died in Tuczon, Arizona, last Sunday of tuberculosis,
were interred in the cemetery at Milledgeville yesterday morning at 10
o'clock, Milledgeville Lodge Knights of Pyhias conducted the services for
Syracuse Lodge of Macon, of which he was a member. An honorary escort of
ten Pythians accompanied the remains from Macon to their final resting
place. The funeral was largely attended, evidencing the esteem in which
he was held by all who knew him.
Mr. Griswold, who was 26 years of
age, was reared in Macon, where he resided until last April, when he went
resided until last April, when he went to Arizona, hoping to find relief
from his dread affliction. His sterling work as a man, his devotion as
a friend, the sunshine of his nature made friends for him, who learned
with sorrow of the necessity for his removal to another climate, and when
he had gone they waited hopefully for encouraging news.
But none came. Day by day the hold
he had on life grew more feeble and yesterday one week, attended by his
young wife, he passed away.
In February of last year, at which
time Mr. Griswold had no symptons of the trouble, he was wedded to Miss
Bethune of Milledgeville, who survives him, together with his mother
and younger brother, Mr. Sam Griswold, of Atlanta. He was a grandson
of Mr. "Lish" Griswold, at one time mayor of Macon. His father,
Mr. Charles Griswold, was a brother of Mr. Sam H. Griswold of
this city and Mr. Pratt Griswold of Birmingham.
December 29, 1903
Union-Recorder
Phillip Thomas killed Jno.
Butts in the north-western part of this county last week. Sunday night,
the 20th inst., Thomas returned to his home after a short absence, and
found Butts in the house with his wife. He shot at Butts five times with
a pistol, and finally struck him on the back of the head with a poker.
Butts died Monday night, the blow from the poker causing his death. Coroner
Scott held an inquest, and the jury returned a verdict of justifiable homicide.
January 5, 1904
Union-Recorder
Viney
Lucas, an old negro woman living near the Georgia railroad, was burned
to death, last Wednesday night. Her clothing caught fire from an open fireplace.
January 5, 1904
Union-Recorder
MARRIED - Mr.
J. W. Pounds and Miss Dixie
Lane were united in marriage, December 27th, at the home of the bride
near Auburn, Ga. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. M. Rainey in the
presence of a few relatives and friends. The bride has many friends in
this city, who wish her much happiness.
January 8, 1904
Macon Weekly Telegraph
Milledgeville, Ga. Jan. 7.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Martin,
who live in the southwestern portion
of the county happened to the sad misfortune of losing their bright little
5-year-old daughter (Beatrice) last Wednesday. The child
was playing before an open fireplace when her clothing was ignited. She
was so terribly burned that she died before the flames could be extinguished.
January 9, 1904
Atlanta Constitution
Four-Year Old Milledgeville Girl Dies
from Injuries
Milledgeville, Ga., January 8 (Special)
Little Alice Hall Andrews,
the little 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Andrews, was
buried this morning at 10:30 o'clock.
The little girl's death was the result
of burns received day before yesterday. This city is carpeted with bermuda
grass, which burns rapidly when dry.
It is the custom each winter and
spring to burn the lawns and street borders.
She and her little companions thought
they could do what they saw older people doing. When the blaze sprang up
it frightened the child, and she attempted to stamp out the fire, but her
clothes ignited and in spite of the efforts of Leo Joseph and others,
who heard her cries and rushed to her, she was so badly burned that death
resulted in eight hours.
Another Child Seriously Burned.
Julia Derkel Barnes, the little daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Barnes, was seriously but not fatally burned
yesterday. The child's clothing caught from the grate, but for the heroic
efforts of her aunt,
Miss Ethel Deskill, who is a young woman attending
school in this city, the results would have been most serious. Miss Deskill's
hands were badly burned and she is now the greatest sufferer by the accident.
----
AFTER AND ILLNESS OF OVER four months, Mrs.
Eliza White Kenan died at her residence, No. 4 Williams Street, this
city, at 11:20 o'clock yesterday morning. Mrs. Kenan's health has been
failing for more that two years, but not until September last did anything
serious develop. Mrs. Kenan leaves a husband and three children, all of
whom were with her at the time of her death. Her remains will be taken
to Milledgeville, Ga., where she was born, and where her girlhood days
were spent, and will be laid to rest beside those of her father and mother,
the late Samuel Gore and Mrs. Caroline Bullock White, and other
members of her family.
January 12, 1904
Union-Recorder
MARRIED - Mr. Alexander H. Stewart and
Miss Della McCullough were
married at Midway church, on last Sunday, Rev. W. R. Stillwell officiating.
Mr. W.
T. Lester died at his home in East Baldwin, Monday afternoon the fourth
inst. His death was unexpected as he was attacked with something like appendicitis
the Saturday before his death. The funeral services were held Tuesday,
Rev. W. R. Stillwell, officiating. The remains were buried at Blackspring
cemetery.
Mr. Lester was about fifty-three
years of age, and was a member of Montpelier church. He was an industrious,
hard working man, and possessed many noble qualities. He is survived by
his wife and one son. He had many friends who sympathize with the family
at their loss.
January 30, 1904
Atlanta Constitution
LEG CUT OFF BY CAR WHEELS. Pink Bloodworth
Falls Beneath Central Train at Steven's Pottery
Milledgeville, Ga. January 29 (Special)
The northbound passenger train on the Central of Georgia railway from Machine
to Eatonton ran over Pink Bloodworth, of this county, last night,
cutting off one of his legs.
The train left Gordon without a conductor
and ran by Ivies Station, the place where Mr. Blood worth was to get off.
On reaching Steven's Pottery the
train crew discovered there was no conductor on board and started back
to Gorton.
Mr. Bloodworth states he got off the train
to find out the reason they ran by Ivies and as the train started back
he went to get on and slipped under the train, the wheels passing over
him.
February 2, 1904
Union Recorder
~excerpt~ Mrs.
Della Simpson Stembridge, wife of Mr. J. E. Stembridge, died
at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Simpson, in East
Baldwin, Sunday afternoon.
A few days before her death
it was realized that she was desperately ill, and eveything possible wad
done to save her life, but all efforts failed and she passed quietly away,
surrounded by loved ones.
The funeral services were held
at the residence yesterday afternoon, and the remains interred in the family
burial ground, Rev. Joel T. Daves officiating.
....she leaves a husband and five small
children, the youngest of whom is only a week old..She was a member of
the Baptist church...
February 14, 1904
Augusta Chronicle
Mrs. F. L. Sibert of Milledgeville,
Ga. is visiting friends in the city.
March 8, 1904
Atlanta Constitution
MOTHER OFFERS LIFE FOR SON
Mrs. E.
B. Collier died Yesterday at Her Home, 247 Oakland Avenue
Two weeks ago her son Thomas
Collier, 17 years old was taken ill with pneumonia. Knowing the serious
nature of the disease which afflicted her son, the mother prayed that if
any or the family must die, that she should be the one chosen instead of
her son.
Monday morning Mrs. Collier was taken
ill, and she stated that her death would occur in six days. Saturday afternoon,
the sixth day of her illness, she died at 3:40 o'clock.
The funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon at the Woodwind Avenue Baptist church, the Rev. Mr. Advise, the
pastor of the church, officiating. The body was taken to Milledgeville
yesterday for interment.
Mrs. Collier leaves a husband and
six children. Thomas Collier, the young boy, for whose recovery the mother
had offered her life, is still in a serious condition, and only the most
careful nursing will save his life.
March 19, 1904
The Macon Telegraph
Dr. W. R. Robinson. (Robison)
Milledgeville, Ga. March 18 - Dr.
W. R. Robinson died suddenly this evening at 7 o'clock from apoplexy.
He was one of the most prominent and popular physicians in this section
and his death has cast a gloom over the whole community. He is survived
by a widow, who has the sympathy of hosts of relatives and friends.
March 24, 1904
Union-Recorder
Union Hill. Our neighborhood is in great
ecstasy over the romantic marriage of Miss Doxia
Manderson to Mr. John Kitchens, on Thursday, the 24th. While
Mrs. Manderson was at the bedside of her afflicted mother, Miss Doxia thought
it best to escape. Mr. Kitchens came down, accompanied by two other gentlemen,
who awaited near the house for him to return with his "better half."
Mr. Manderson was ploughing near the house and saw his daughter leave
with Mr. Kitchens, and it was soon circulated that they had gone to Jones
county to be married. We wish them a long life of unalloyed happiness.
April 4, 1904
Macon Telegraph
AN AGED NEWSBOY, Frank Darnell Killed in
Railroad Yard. A Dwarf Who Showed Pluck.
Atlanta, March 31.Frank
Darnell, a white man, a dwarf in stature, was killed today in the Georgia
railroad yard by a switch engine of that company. Darnell was 71 years
of age and was less than four feet in height. He was a well known character
in this city for the reason that for some yeas he has tramped the streets
early and late following the life of a newsboy, selling papers. Darnell
and his family, consisting of a wife, three sons and a daughter, came here
some years ago from Baldwin county. He was an industrious little
man and by his energy and determination to earn an honest living for himself
and family made many friends. His sons are also dwarfs, while his wife
and daughter are comparatively large women. The Darnells came to Atlanta
from Baldwin county.
April 12, 1904
Union Recorder
~excerpt~ Mrs.
Emmie Tucker Bothwell, wife of Mr. Roger Bothwell, died at her
home in East Baldwin, last Tuesday afternoon.
During her illness, which extended
through weeks, she received the tender care of physicians and loved ones.
At times she would appear better, and the hope that she would again be
restored to health was entertained by those watching at her bedside. She,
however, continued to grow weaker, until death came.
The remains were brought to this
city Wednesday afternoon and intered in the cemetery, Rev. D. W> Brannen
conducting the burial services.
Mrs. Bothwell was a daughter of Mrs.
Joseph Tucker, and was born and reared in this county. She is survived
by a husband and two bright sweet children, mother, brother and other relatives.
April 19, 1904
Union-Recorder
A Happy Marriage
Mr. Edward Etheridge and Miss Lillie
Wood were united in marriage last Wednesday afternoon, at the home
of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wood, in the southern part of
the county. The ceremony was impressively performed by Rev. D. W. Brannen.
The home was artistically decorated
with ferns, smilax and cut flowers. The attendants were Miss Cormanni,
with Mr. Farish Wood. The presents were beautiful and useful.
The bride is a sweet young
lady, and is loved by a host of friends. Mr. Etheridge is a young man of
character, and holds a position at Dr. Allen's Invalid Home.
Before the marriage an elegant barbecue
dinner was served to a number of invited guests.
The Union Recorder joins in
wishing them a long and happy life.
April 28, 1904
Atlanta Constitution
John
Wesley Price, Jr., of Milledgeville died this morning in the city hospital
after a short illness, aged 53 years. He had been ill at his home in Milledgeville
and a few days ago it was decided to bring him to the hospital. There the
surgeons decided an operation was necessary, and it was performed. He never
regained consciousness. Mr. Price was an engineer on the Central road and
was well known in railroad circles. He is survived by his wife and one
son and his mother and father. The remains were shipped to Milledgeville
this afternoon where the funeral and interment will take place.
May 10, 1904
Union-Recorder
A ROMANTIC MARRIAGE. Mr. Terrell Whitten
(Whitton), of Baldwin county, and Miss Pearl
Tanner, of Hancock, were married Sunday, the 1st inst.
The marriage was a run-away affair,
on account of the objection of Miss Tanner's parents.
During the past year Miss Tanner
has been teaching at Pleasant Grove. Mr. Whitten, who resides in that neighborhood,
won her love, and they agreed to marry a few days prior to the closing
of her school, but their plans were interfered with by the bride's mother.
Miss Tanner returned to er home in
Hancock county Saturday, April 30th, and on Sunday Mr. Whitten went to
church in that neighborhood. The young lady was also present. The couple
left church together, coming to this city, where they expected to be married.
They, however, continued their way to South Baldwin, where the ceremony
was performed.
They then went to their future home
in this county.
May 10, 1904
Union-Recorder
A NEGRO MURDER. Albert Young in Jail
Charged With Killing Gus King.
Gus King,
a negro man, was found dead in the road near McComb's mount last Friday
morning with his body riddled with shot.
Coroner Scott was notified, and went
out to the scene of the crime and held an inquest. At the examination of
witnesses the following facts were gathered:
That early Thursday night the report
of a shot-gun had been heard by those residing in the neighborhood, but
that no one had seen who fired the shot. A few minutes, however, before
the report was heard, Albert Young had left his home carrying a shot-gun,
and that he had previously threatened the life of King.
After the examination of several
witnesses the jury returned a verdict that King had come to his death from
the effect of wounds inflicted by a shot gun, and recommended the arrest
of Young as the perpetrator of the murder.
Sheriff Prosser immediately placed
Young under arrest and brought him to this city, and placed him in jail.
We learn that other evidence has
been found, which points more strongly to the guilt of Young.
See Dec. 13, 1904
May 10, 1904
Union-Recorder
~excerpt~ Mrs.
Georgia Anne Golden Bloodworth was born Feb 3, 1831, and died April
38 (28), 1904. She was happily married to Mr. Thomas Bloodworth,
April 16, 1848, and for 56 long years they fought life's battles together.
It was a pathetic scene to see the snow-haired companion bowed in grief
over his irreparable loss. 10 children bless their union. All of them stil
survive her. She joined the Primitive Baptist church in 1870, and was a
consistent member until her death. She had been afflicted for 20 years,
but always bore her suffering without a murmur. SHe spent the greater part
of her life in Wilkinson county, but has resided in Baldwin for the past
several years. She was a sister of Rasmos Golden, D. D.
Her remains were laid to rest Saturday
at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. L.E.I.
May 10, 1904
Atlanta Constitution
Governor Offers Reward. A
reward of $100 for the unknown person who set fire to and burned the barn
and contents belonging to Peter Williamson, in Baldwin county. Several
horses and other animals were destroyed in this fire.
May 31, 1904
Union-Recorder
Margaret Berry, an aged negro woman died at her home in this city last
Wednesday. She was a good, old antebellum negro and had been a servant
in the family of Capt. W. T. Conn for many years. She was loved
by the children of that household, for she was always kind and gentle.
June 12, 1904
Atlanta Constitution
Mrs. L. C. Manley spent last
week at here old home at Stevens Pottery, where she was called by the sad
news of the death of her young sister, Miss Pearl Stevens, last
Monday.
June 14, 1904
Union Recorder
Mr. George Wilkinson
and Miss
Mattie Bloodworth
were united in marriage, Sunday morning, the 4th
inst. at the Ennis school house, in the southern portion of the county,
Judge
Ira C. West
officiating. The bride is a daughter of Mr. T. J. Bloodworth,
and is an attractive young lady. Mr. Wilkinson is a prosperous young farmer.
Their friends extend congratulations.
June 14, 1904
Union Recorder
Mr. James Shepherd and Miss
(Lizzie) Winters of Stevens Pottery were united in marriage Sunday,
the 4th inst., Judge Ira C. West officiating.
June 14, 1904
Union Recorder
Miss
Pearl Stevens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stevens, died
at the home of her parents, at Stevens Pottery, about 4 o'clock Wednesday
morning, after a long illness.
Miss Stevens was fifteen years
of age, and was greatly loved by all who knew her, for her plesant and
sweet disposition, and charming personality. She was the idol of the hearts
of her parents, and during her illness which extended through many months,
she received the tenderest ministration from them, and the attention of
the best medical skill. Her life was a beneiction to all who knew her as
she was always cheerful and happy.
The funeral services
were held at the church Thursday morning, Rev. J. A. Quillian and
Rev.
F. P. Spencer officiating. The interment took place at the family burial
ground.
The bereaved ones have the sympathy
of many friends in this city in their great sorrow.
June 26, 1904
Atlanta Constitution
PROMINENT PHYSICIAN DIES IN MILLEDGEVILLE
Milledgeville, June 25 (Special)Dr.
R. T. Dozier, a very prominent physician and Mason, died last night
after a short illness. Dr. Dozier came here some years ago to accept the
position of physician at the state prison farm. He resigned later and entered
the practice of medicine in Milledgeville. He leaves a wife and several
children. He was greatly esteemed and loved by all our people.
The funeral will be held Sunday morning
at nine o'clock. He was a Mason of high standing and will buried with Masonic
honors.
August 11, 1904
Augusta Chronicle
PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT LAST THURSDAY
EVENING
Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Stinebeck entertained
last Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. F. L. Sibert of Milledgeville.
During the evening delicious refreshments were served and the guests passed
a delightful evening which will long be remembered. Mr. F. L. Sibert,
Miss Ida Jones, Miss Kate Jones, Miss Carrie Belle Taliaferro; Mr. George
Babb, Mr. Paul Pritchard, Mr. Edward Bryson and Mr. Ernest Walker.
August 23, 1904
Union Recorder
Mr.
Joseph S. Scogin, one of Baldwin County's oldest and most substantial
citizens, died at his home in the northwestern portion of the county, last
Friday night, after along illness.
The funeral services were conducted
at the residence ny Rev. J. A. Quillian, Sunday afternoon. Large
numbers of neighbors and friends gathered to pay the last tribute of respect
to the memory of one who had spent his long life among them. The interment
took place in the old family burial ground.
Mr. Scogin was a native of Baldwin
county, and was in his seventy-eighth year., His long life had been spent
in the neighborhood where he was born. He is survived ny his wife, who
was a Miss Sarah Jane Robinson, and several other relatives. In
spite of the fact that he was in ill health, the greater part of his life,
he was a successful farmer, and accumulated considerable property. In the
words of a citizen of Milledgeville, who was his neighbor for many years,
he was a good neighbor, and was always kind and considerate to those who
needed assistance.
August
24, 1904
The Ledger
SAMUEL EVANS OF MILLEDGEVILLE. Death
of Prominent Banker of Baldwin County - Was Body Guard of President Davis.
Macon, Ga. Aug. 24 - Mr.
Samuel Evans of Milledgeville died yesterday afternoon in a hospital
in Atlanta, where he had gone for treatment.
The news will cause profound regret
throughout middle Georgia especially. He was born in Pearson county, North
Carolina, sixty-three years ago. He was a soldier in the Confederate army
and was one of the body guard of President Davis in Richmond. He
went to Milledgeville in 1871 and engaged in the manufacture of tobacco.
He subsequently engaged in banking and warehousing and his business grew
very large.
He had a multitude of clients for
whom he provided, and to them his death will be as if a personal friends
had passed away.
No one stood higher in the esteem
of the people of Baldwin County. Of his immediate family he is survived
by his devoted wire and several sons and daughters.
The remains will be conveyed to his
home in Milledgeville today. Last night Mrs. C. W. Robson, Mr. Samuel
Evans, Jr. and others reached the city on their way to meet the train.
The funeral will be conducted under Masonic auspices.
Mr. Evans was well known in Macon
and he was most highly respected. He leaves a very large estate.
August 30, 1904
Union-Recorder
A Negro Boy Shot
Henry
Youngblood, a negro boy about 18 years of age was shot and killed by
Julius
Rice, last Saturday afternoon, on W. A. Cook's place in West Baldwin.
The two boys were out hunting, and Rice shot at a partridge, the shot striking
Youngblood, tearing away the right side of head. The boy lived about an
hour and a half after being wounded. Coroner Scott held an inquest and
the jury returned a verdict of accidental homicide.
September 20, 1904
Atlanta Constitution
NEGRO PREACHERS SCORE LAWLESSNESS. They
Investigate the Rumors Afloat in Regard to Day Clubs
PLEDGE THEMSELVES TO SUPPORT THE LAW
Milledgeville, Ga., September 19 [Special]
The negro preachers of this community have investigated as far as possible
the rumors that there was a Before Day Club in this county. The Milledgeville
News
in an article last week stated that a negro said he knew of the
existence of such a club, but that he was afraid to tell anything about
it; also that a farmer stated that he had noticed suspicious Negroes going
to a certain church in this county and a merchant reported an unusual sale
of firearms to the country people.
The negro preachers held a meeting
today and the following card, signed by two of the leading preachers, is
the result:
"Our attention has been called to a piece
published in
The Milledgeville News, dated September 17, relating
to an organization known as the Before Day Club in Baldwin county. After
reading the piece we at once called the ministers of the city and county
together and made a thorough investigation. We found no such order existing,
but did find that one of the pastors near Stevens pottery had had some
trouble with one of his members and no doubt the report published in The
news started from that point. It is our intention to give the white people
our cooperation in running all such lawlessness down and uphold the law
at all times. Yours very truly,
C. J. JONES
P.E. Milledgeville District;
F. L. FLEMING
P.C. of A.M.E. Church"
October 25, 1904
Union-Recorder
The Coroner's Jury Charges Mr. S. D. Butler
With Murder
In a shooting affray last Thursday
afternoon in east Baldwin between Mr. J. S. Lundy and Mr. S.
D. Butler, Gus Dudley, a negro, was shot
and killed by Mr. Butler.
From what can be gathered by
the evidence given at the coroner's inquest, which was held Friday morning,
it would seem that Mr. J. S. Lundy, with three of his negro hands, was
engaged in fighting fire, which was burning in the woods near his place.
Messrs. Hugh Butler and his son, Mr, S. D. Butler, were also present, when
the shooting affray commenced between the latter and Mr. Lundy.
There had been some feeling between
the two men for some time, and in some way the feeling was again aroused.
They exchanged several shots, Mr. Lundy using a Winchester rifle and Mr.
Butler a shot-gun. During the shooting Mr. Butler shot at Gus Dudley, whom
he claimed was taking part in the affray.
During the shooting Mr. Butler was
shot in the shoulder, receiving a flesh wound, either from a pistol or
rifle ball. Neither Mr. Lundy or the negro were injured.
Mr. Butler claims that later as he
was going home he ran up on Dudley stooping behind a bush reloading his
pistol, and that he shot the negro as he was about to shoot at him.
A 38-calibre pistol was found on
the ground near the negro, and was produced at the inquest.
On the other hand it was stated
by witnesses at the inquest that the negro was badly frightened, and was
not engaged in the shooting.
The coroner's jury, which was composed
of W. H. Hall, foreman; W. D. Sears, F. I. Wilkinson, H. E. Hardie,
O. C. Heringdine and R. L. Holloway, after hearing all the evidence,
returned the following verdict, which was not made known until Saturday
morning:
"We, a coroner's jury, having been
summoned by W. S, Scott, coroner, to hold an inquest over the body of Gus
Dudley, colored,
Dr. O. F. Moran examining the body
in our presence, and after hearing the evidence, find that deceased came
to his death from said bullet wound, the weapon being in the hands of S.
D. Butler, and find the same to be murder."
Saturday morning a warrant was sworn
out against Mr. Butler, and he was arrested and lodged in jail. His commitment
trial will be held today, when it is possible that more evidence will be
produced.
October 28, 1904
Atlanta Constitution
Carr-Tigner
The marriage of Miss Edith
Carr and
Dr. Ed Tigner, which took place Wednesday morning at
9 o'clock in Milledgeville, was an occasion of interest to a large circle
of friends throughout the state.
The ceremony took place at
the Baptist church and was witnessed by a large assemblage of friends of
the young couple.
Miss Elizabeth Jones was maid of
honor and Mr.
J. H. Tigner, of Atlanta, best man, while the ushers
were Mr. Sidney Jones, Mr.
Steve Thornton, Mr. Conn Carr
and
Mr. Cuyler Alfriend.
The evening before the ceremony
the bridal party and a number of guests were entertained at an elegant
reception.
After the ceremony Dr. Tigner
and his bride left for an extended trip east.
November 12, 1904
The Macon Telegraph
Death of Mr. J. H. Bateman
Gordon, Ga. Nov. 11 - Mr.
J. H. Bateman,
a prominent farmer and for four years tax collector
for this county, died at Ivey, Ga. yesterday. Mr. Bateman leaves a wife
and son and daughter with five brothers. He was a member of Gordon Lodge
of Masons, and will be buried at Camp Creek, in Baldwin county.
December 6, 1904
Union-Recorder
Engagement of Mr. Alfriend and Miss Cone
Announced.
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm
Cone announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie,
to Mr. Kyle Terry Alfriend, the marriage to occur Thursday afernoon,
December twenty-second, First Baptist church, Milledgeville, Georgia.
The above announcement will
create great interest in this and other cities throughout the state, for
both Miss Cone and Mr. Alfriend have hosts of friends wherever they are
known.
Miss Cone is the eldest daughter
of Mr. O. M. Cone, and possesses a sweet and modest dispostion.
She is a talented musician, and was for several years at the head
of the musical department of the G. M. College.
Mr. Alfriend is a member of the faculty
of the Georgia Military College, and is a young man of fine character.
he has established himself in the confidence and esteem of our people.
December 6, 1904
Union-Recorder
MARRIED - Miss
Patience Williams and Mr. Charles B. Lavender were united in
marriage, Sunday, Nov. 27th, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Mack Williams, Elder J. F. Lord officiating.
December 13,
1904
Union-Recorder
Young Granted a New Trial
The Supreme Court on last Friday
granted a new trial in the case of The State vs Albert Young.
Young was tried and convicted on
the charge of murder at the last term of court, and was given a life sentence
in the penitentiary.
It will be remembered that Young
was accused of murdering Gus King, near McComb's mountain, last
June. Messrs. Hines & Vinson, of this city, and Jno. R. Cooper
of Macon, were Young's lawyers, and they made a motion for a new trial,
on the ground that the evidence did not warrant a conviction.
See Jan 17, 1905
December 20, 1904
Union-Recorder
Mr. Robert Patterson
and
Miss Sarah Allen, were married Thursday
December, 1st.
December 20, 1904
Union-Recorder
A Negro Boy Killed. Two little
negro boys, Henry Banfield and Jake
Patterson, had a fight yesterday afternoon. Banfield struck Patterson
on the back of the head with an iron tap, breaking the skull. Just before
we go to press, we learn that Patterson has died. Banfield was arrested
by the police.
December 20, 1904
Union-Recorder
MR. W. H. LEONARD SHOOTS MIRABEAU HITCHCOCK
Mr. W. H. Leonard shot and
seriously wounded Mirabeau
Hitchcock, last Saturday night, about half-past six o'clock. The shooting
occurred in front of Mr. Leonard's store on West Hancock street.
Hitchcock and his brother, Pack,
had been loafing around Mr. Leonard's store all the afternoon. Both of
them were drinking, and they are always ready for a fuss when intoxicated.
Mr. Leonard says that he was informed by a friend that the negroes were
going to attack him, and advised to arm himself. He, a short time
afterwards, went up the streets to the post office, and on his return passed
the Hitchcock negroes, who followed him back to the store. The negroes
on entering the store, pretended that they wished to purchase a sack of
flour. Both of them attacked him, one of them catching him
in front and the other in the rear. A scuffle followed, and when they reached
the sidewalk in front of the store, he succeeded in getting his pistol
from his pocket, and shot Mirabeau, who had hold of him in front. The ball
entered the negroe's abdomen and ranged upwards, inflicting a painful but
not necessarily a serious wound. Mr. Leonard says that both the negroes
were armed. Pack Hitchcock was arrested, and will be tried by Recorder
Gibson this morning.
December 27, 1904
Union-Recorder
Jake Patterson, the little
negro, who had his skull crushed by a blow with a piece of iron in the
hands of another little negro, Henry Banfield, died Tuesday morning,
and not Monday night, as was stated in last week's Union Recorder. Coroner
Scott held an inquest Tuesday afternoon, and the jury returned a verdict
of voluntary manslaughter. The commitment trial was held Wednesday before
Capt. A. J. Miller, N. P. and Banfield was released.
December 27, 1904
Union-Recorder
JUSTIFIABLE HOMICIDE Is The Verdict of Coroner's
Jury In Case of Shooting of Mirabeau Hitchcock
Mirabeau Hitchcock, the negro
who was shot by Mr. W. H. Leonard, Saturday, the 17th inst.,
died Saturday, the 24th.
Coroner Scott summoned the following
jury. Messrs J. C. Whitaker, E. P. Gibson, J. H. Lawrence, Chas. Brown,
J. E. Myrick and E. L. Barnes, and held an inquest Sunday morning.
The evidence showed that at the time
of the shooting Mirabeau and Pack Hitchcock had attacked
Mr. Leonard and that Mirabeau was seen to draw a pistol from his pocket,
before he was shot. The weapon was picked up near the scene of the scuffle
where it had been dropped. The jury, after hearing the evidence returned
a verdict of justifiable homicide.
January 3, 1905
Union-Recorder
A Romantic Marriage. Rev. R. H. Dudley
and Miss Annie Louise Harper
were united in marriage last Wednesday, at the home of the groom's sister,
Mrs.
H. T. West, at Tennille, Georgia, Rev. J. T. Beck officiating.
The bride is the second daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Harper, of Midway, and is quite a pretty and attractive
young lady. Mr. Dudley is from Agricola, Ga., and is a minister of the
Baptist Church. He, although blind, is quite intelligent, being a college
graduate.
The circumstances which culminated
in this marriage have a tinge of romance surrounding them. Mr. Dudley was
a delegate to the Baptist Association, which convened in this city last
summer. During his stay in the city, be became acquainted with Miss Harper.
The acquaintance ripened into love, and Mr. Dudley returned to visit the
young lady. He came again last week, and sought the consent of the father.
He refused and the young couple, after Mr. Dudley had secure the license,
left this city Wednesday morning and went to Tennille, where they were
married. They have the best wishes of many friends.
January 3, 1905
Union-Recorder
Miss
Maud Lester and Mr. Harvie E. Broxton, of Millen, were united
in marriage, last Thursday afternoon, at the home of the bride's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Lester, in East Baldwin, Rev. Joel T. Davis
officiating.
After the ceremony a splendid dinner was served.
The bride is a sweet and attrative
young lad, and has a host of friends and admirers wherever she is know.
Mr. Broxton is engaged in business in Millen, and is held in high esteem
among the people where he lives.
January 17,
1905
Union-Recorder
Again Found Guilty. Albert
Young was again found guilty in Baldwin Superior court, last week,
for the murder of Guss King, and sentenced to life imprisonment
in the penitentiary. Young was convicted at the July term of court, but
was granted a new trial on the ground that the evidence, which was entirely
circumstantial, was not strong enough to warrant the conviction. At the
trial last week the wadding from the gun, and the testimony of a shoe-maker,
who had half-soled Young
s shoes were introduced. THis testimony
it is claimed materially strengthens the State's case. The prosecution
was conducted by Solicitor Pottle and the defence by Col. Jno. R. Cooper,
of Macon, and Messrs. Hines & Vinson. The case will again be carried
to the Supreme court.
(note: a new trial was granted Young by
the Supreme Court per Union Recorder, May 6, 1905. The trial was postponed
from July 1905 to January 1906 because of the absence of two attornies
who represented him. Union Recorder Jul 18, 1905. Found guilty in
January 1906, appealed again. Retried July 1906, found guilty, appealed
again. He is shown living at home in the 1910 census )
Feb
18, 1905
Atlanta Constitution
Veterans Going Fast. Macon, Ga.,
February 17 (Special) D. H. Wilkinson,
a confederate veteran died suddenly in the crib of his barn in Baldwin
county late yesterday afternoon. His death was unexpected, as he was in
the best of health.
Hardly a dozen of the hundred who
followed the flag of company G, Forty fifth Georgia, through the civl war
live to tell the story of that sad-starred company. Mr. Wilkinson was one
of the last of these. Out of nineteen of his children seventeen still survive
him.
February 21, 1905
Union Recorder
Mr. Ambrose
Cormanni died at his home near Scottsboro, last Wednesday evening,
after an illness of several months with dropsy. His remains were interred
at the burial ground at his home Thursday.
Mr. Cormanni was a native of Italy,
and came to this county soon after the civil war, located in South Baldwin,
where he and his brother engaged in the saw mill business several years.
He was a splendid machinist, and did a great deal of repair work in years
past. In his young manhood he was connected both with the armies of Italy
and England. He had visited nearly all of the European countries and the
recital of his experiences were very interesting.
Mr. Cormanni survived by his wife
and four children.
March 8, 1905
Atlanta Constitution
Funeral of Powell West. Milledgeville,
Ga., March 7 (Special) The body of Powell
West, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. West, and grandson of Dr.
J. O. (T.O.) Powell, reached this city yesterday and was interred here
today at 11 o'clock. The funeral exercises were conducted by J. H. Mashburn,
of
Atlanta, at the state sanitarium, the home of Dr. Powell. Mr. West died
quiet suddenly at El Paso, Tex., Tuesday.
March 14, 1905
Union-Recorder
~excerpt~ Mrs. Mattie A.
Bivins has announced the engagment of her daughter, Elizabeth,
to Mr. Steven William Brown, of Hawkinsville, the marriage to occur
in April.
....Mr. Brown is a son of Hon. Pope Brown......
March 14, 1905
Union-Recorder
The remains of Mr.
P. W. Martin were brought to this city last Thursday morning from Macon
and interred in the city cemetery. Mr. Martin died at his home in Macon
Tuesday, after an illness of a year. He was one of the most popular conductors
of the Southwestern division of the Central of Georgia railroad. He was
married a few years ago to a sister of the late Mr. Jesse Leonard.His
remains were accompanied to this city by a number or relatives and a delegation
of the Railway Order of Conductors.
March 21, 1905
Union-Recorder
A Romantic Marriage. Miss
Adeline Ennis, of East Baldwin, and Mr. Ivy Wood, of Hancock
county, were secretly married on January 22 last.
On the above date Mr. Wood called
at the home of Miss Ennis to accompany her to Sunday school. All arrangements
had been made for them to be married, and they were united in the holy
bonds in Gumm Bottom, by Judge R. L. Renfroe.
The young couple agreed to
keep their marriage secret until August, and both returned to their homes.
A few days ago, however, the secret became known. On Saturday, March 11th,
Mr. Wood called at the residence of Mr. Ennis, and when he arrived he was
received with the cry from a number of young people who were there: "You
are married!" He then went into the sitting room, which had been decorated
with smilax and ferns, where he met his fair young bride. When Mr. Ennis
entered the room and asked them if they were married and on receiving
the answer "yes," he gave them a few words of wholesome advice, in an earnest
and impressive talk.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
Chas.
W. Ennis, and possesses many lovely trait of character. She has many
friends in her neighborhood, who love her on account of her sweet disposition.
Mr. Wood is the son of Rev. I.
M. Wood, of Hancock county, and is a prosperous farmer. He is a young
man of splendid character.
The young couple commence life with
the best wishes of many friends.
March 28, 1905
Union-Recorder
DEATH OF MRS. L. A. GIBSON. Was the Daughter
of
William Anderson, a Revolutionary Soldier.
Mrs.
L. A. Gibson, died at the home of her son, Mr. E. P. Gibson,
last Sunday morning, about 6 o'clock.
Several months ago Mrs. Gibson had
a stroke of paralysis, which, combined with her age, has made her quite
feeble of late. Saturday she walked about the house some, and when she
retired at night her condition did not cause any feeling of uneasiness
to the family of Mr. Gibson. Mrs. E. P. Gibson arose early Sunday morning
and went to the room of the elderly lady and found her in an unconscious
condition. Mr. Gibson was called, but before medical assistance could be
secured, the spirit had lefts its tenement of clay.
The funeral services were held
at the residence Monday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Joel T. Daves officiating.
The remains were interred in the city cemetery, the following acting as
pall-bearers: Messrs. A. J. Carr, Jno. Conn, G. T. Whilden, Henry Goodman,
M. S. Bell and J. L. Sibley.
Mrs. Gibson was born and spent her
long life in this county, being in her seventy-seventh year at the time
of her death. She was the youngest of twenty children of William Anderson,
who was a revolutionary solder. She was recently made a member of the Joseph
Hambersham Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was
a member of the Methodist church, having joined at Bethel in 1861, the
church in the neighborhood in which she spent the greater part of her live.
She was devoted to her only son,
Mr. E. P. Gibson, and in turn was loved ny him. Besides her son, a sister,
Mrs.
Redding, survives her. She has gone to her reward, after a long and
useful life.
The bereaved ones have the sympathy
of our people.
Mr.
Charlie Lane died at his home near this city Monday afternoon at three
o'clock, after a long illness. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph E. Lane, and was a native of this county. For several years
past he had been an employee of the State Sanitarium. He was a kind hearted
man, and his death is regretted by a large number of friends. He is survived
by a brother, Mr. E. P. Lane, and a sister, Miss Mary Lane.
The funeral services will take place from the residence this afternoon
at three o'clock.
May 9, 1905
Union-Recorder
Mr. Wesley Bloodworth and Miss Fannie Chambers, of this place, were married the 23d of April, Mr. Tim Bloodworth officiating. We wish them much success through life..
July 9, 1905
Atlanta Constitution
Milledgeville, GA
Mr. J. C. Sheffield, of Fitzgerald
is visiting his daughter,
Mrs. John Day.
Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Beeson are at
Powder Springs, the guests of Mrs. Beeson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Selman.
Misses Mary Clara and Roberta Hunter
are visiting Scarboro and Statesboro.
Miss Jennie Reynolds is in Athens.
Mrs. Edward R. Hines and little sons,
Emmett,
Womack and Madison, are the guests of Mrs. L. C. Wright
on Capitol
avenue, Atlanta
Miss Mary Brooks is the guest of
a houseparty in Gainesville.
Misses Roberta Jarrett and Clara Lamar
are
visiting Devereaux.
Mrs. J. D. Howard is at Indian Spring.
Misses O'Nora Ennis and Maybelle Moore
are at Columbia college, New York
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Turk have returned
from Wilkinson county.
Mrs. J. A Ansley and little daughter,
of Americus, are visiting Mrs. Ansley's father, Dr. J. M. Whitaker.
Mrs. Carl Deadwyler and Miss Willie Armstrong
are in Atlanta, and will visit Indian Spring
Miss Pauline McKinley is attending
the summer school in Athens.
Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Herty and children
were here several days last week. From here they went to Atlanta.
Mrs. Dr. Crawford and daughter, of
Atlanta, are visiting Mrs. Jacob Caraker.
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Hall, Mr. W. H. Hunter
and Mrs. L.C. Hall, of Darnelle, Ark, have returned from a trip to
New York, Saratoga and other places of interest north.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Whitaker have
returned to Atlanta after a visit to Dr. J.M. Whitaker at the sanitarium.
Mr. Frank Miller, visited his parents,
Captain
and Mrs. A. T. Miller last week.
Miss Mae Myrick is in Macon.
Miss Fletcher Stinson , of Birmingham,
Ala., is the guest of
Miss Claire Green.
Miss Maggie O'Quinn has returned
from Sandersville accompanied by Miss Carrie Bell Watkins.
Misses Elizabeth and Mary Robson
have returned from Sandersville and Tennille.
Dr. and Mrs. T. E. Kidd have returned
from their trip north.
Mrs. L.C. Rogers has returned from
a visit to her sister, Mrs Will Ray, at Dayton, Ky.
Miss Nana May and Master Woodruff Richter
are at Madison.
Mrs. Laura B. Outler of Bartow, Fla.,
is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Ennis, in East Baldwin.
Misses Vena Hopkins and Snowdrop Gobert
have
been visiting Miss Florina Morris at Haddock.
Mrs. S. S. Sweet, of Macon, is here.
Miss Anne Myrick, of Atlanta, is
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Myrick.
Mrs. E. A. Cook and Miss Annie
Cook have returned from Twiggs county.
Mrs. J. T. Burnley is visiting her
daughter in Mayfield, Mrs. L. G. Aldred
Mrs. L. E. Hudson, of LaGrange, has
returned to her home after a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
C. E. Green
Mr. John Wagnon, of Fort Screven,
is visiting his mother, Mrs. Lucy P. Wagnon.
Mr. Sam Caraker is visiting his sister,
Mrs.
A. D. Echols at Lincolnton.
Miss Clyde Buck is in Athens attending
the summer school.
Mrs. W. H. Barron has returned
to Round Oak after a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Myrick.
Rev. and Mrs. Leroy A. Brown, of
Lanett, Ala., are visiting
Mr. and Mrs Warren Edwards, Mrs Brown's
parents.
Mrs. George Edwards has returned
from a visit north.
July 15, 1905
Atlanta Constitution
Miss Mattie Brooks, Macon, Ga.
Macon, Ga., July 14 (Special) The
death of Miss Mattie Brooks occurred
at the family home at the Log Cabin there this afternoon.
She was 15 years old. The remains
will be taken to Milledgeville for interment tomorrow. There will be no
funeral at the home on account of the serious illness of a younger sister,
who is at death's door suffering from typhoid fever contracted almost at
the same time.
July 26, 1905
Atlanta Constitution
Miss Effie Sauls, Macon
Macon, Ga. July 25 (Special) Miss
Effie Sauls, the 17 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs. J. D. Sauls,
died at home on Hawthorne street this morning after a short illness.
Besides her parents, three sisters, one brother and a large circle of young
friends mourn her death. The remains will be taken to Milledgeville and
the funeral and interment will occur at that place tomorrow morning.
August 19, 1905
The Macon Telegraph
The funeral of Mr.J.
P. Herrington, whose death occurred on Aug. 17th at the residence of
his brother in Baldwin county, took place yesterday and the interment was
in Hopewell cemetery. Large numbers of friends and relatives were present
at the last sad rites. Mr. Herrington is survived by two sisters
and two brothres, Mrs. W. L. Ashmore of Macon, Mrs. Maggie Grahame,
of
Allentown, Mr. M. C. Herrington, of Baldwin county, and Mr. E.
J. Herrington, of Atlanta.
August 29, 1905
Union-Recorder
A Little Negro Killed.
Willie
Ware, a little negro boy, was accidentally shot and killed last
Tuesday, near Harrisburg, in this county, by his brother, Fleming Ware.
The two boys were engaged in picking cotton, and had stopped to eat breakfast.
While playing with an old pistol the weapon was accidentally discharged.
The ball struck the younger boy in the head, from which wound he died later.
The boy that was shot was 12 years of age, and the boy in whose hands the
weapon was discharged being 17 years.
September 10, 1905
Atlanta Constitution
Milledgeville. Mr. J. E. Stembridge,
of our city, and MissSarah Walker, of
Bonaire, Ga. were united in marriage Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock
at the home of the bride.
The marriage of Miss Rosalie
Atwood of our city, to Mr. Schmidt, of Darien, which occurred
on Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock, was one of the prettiest home weddings
in this town.
September 12, 1905
Union Recorder
~excerpt~Mr. Eben N. Reynolds, of
this city and Miss Jeanette
Burney, weree united in marriage last Wednesday morning at the home
of the grandmother of the bride, near Irwinton...
The bride is well known and greatly
admired in this city, having graduate at the G. M. College, at the recent
commencement.....
Mr. Reynolds is the eldest son of
Prof. and Mrs. Wm. E. Reynolds, ...is now assistant commandant of the
cadet battalion and a teacher in the Georgia Military College....
September 12, 1905
Union Recorder
Mr. Oscar O'Quinn and
Miss Mae Ennis were united in marriage last Sunday morning, at the
home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Ennis, in East Baldwin,
Rev.
A. S. Avant officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by a large crowd
of relatives and friends of the contracting parties.
The bride is quite a pretty and attractive
young lady, and has a large circle of friends where she is known. She is
bright and attractive, and has those qualities that make a happy home.
Mr. O'Quinn is one of Baldwin county's prosperous young farmers, and assist
his father, Mr. W. J. O'Quinn, at his store and mill. He is a young
man who is held in high esteem by his neighbors.
These young people commence life
together with the best wishes of many friends.
September 12, 1905
Union Recorder
~excerpt~ Prof. J.W. Dennington, of
Richland, Ga and Miss
Martha Edonard Grey, of Milledgeville were married at the Arcadia hotel
last evening at eight o'clock...Prof. Dennington is superintendant of the
public schools at Richland, and Miss Grey has been teaching music in Robert...
Mrs. Dennington is in the city,
visiting her aunt, Miss Cora Gumm and other relatives.
September 17, 1905
Atlanta Constitution
Mrs. Mary Chandler
has
returned to her home in east Baldwin, after visiting her son in Dublin.
Mrs. W. H. Beck
has returned to her home near Covington. She has been the guest of the
family of Mr. H. T Beck.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bloodworth,
of Ivey, are the guests of Mrs. H. T. Beck.
October 17, 1905
Union Recorder
Mr. Hugh Gilmore and Miss Bessie Lawrence were united in marriage last Sunday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Babb in this city, Rev. Joel T. Daves officiating.
Mr. Gilmore is an employee of the State Sanitarium, and is a
man of fine character. He is held in high esteem by the officers of the institution.
The bride is quite an attractive young lady, and on account of her
sweet disposition has host of friends, among her acquantiances.
The Union Recorder joins in best wishes for the happiness of the young couple.
October 20, 1905
The Macon Telegraph
MYSTERIOUS
STILL NOT YET EXPLAINED
Chesley Coumbers and
B. Pink Dubose,
who live in Baldwin county about seven miles from Milledgeville, were tried
yesterday before Commissioner Erwin on the charge of illicit distilling,
but as the testimony was not sufficiently strong to justify their binding
over in the opinion of Commissioner Erwin, they were both released.
The circumstance leading to the arrest
of the two men were very suspicious. A furnace such as is used in connection
with a still, a quantity of beer and other suspicious signs were found
in a piece of swamp land on the property of Coumbers. It seems from later
developments, however, that the old man had no knowledge whatever that
illicit distilling was being carried on upon his property.
There were two paths leading
from the place at which the still had been located, one going through the
woods until it came to the high road in the vicinity of the house of Coumbers.
The other path and a wagon track went in the opposite direction and joined
the road in the neighborhood of Duboses's home. On account of the location
of the still and the paths and wagon tracks it was deemed proper to arrest
both Coumbers and Dubose, but the testimony which was taken went to show
their innocence rather than their guilt, and the cases against them were
dismissed.
October 24, 1905
Union-Recorder
DEATH OF MRS M. J. MINOR. Mrs. Mary J. Minor, widow of the late Mr. Frank Minor, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. T. Simpson,
in East Baldwin, last Saturday night. Mrs. Minor had been in feeble health
for some time on account of old age, but her death came as a sad blow to
her loved ones.
The funeral services were held at Black Spring church yesterday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Martin officiating.
She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. J. T. Simpson, Mrs. M. V. Tanner, Mrs. E. E. Smith, and Mrs. Emma Owens; and six sons, Messrs. W. E., Charles, Thomas, C. W., Frank and Walter Minor, and a number of grandchildren. All of her children, with the exception of Mrs. Owens, were present at the funeral.
Mrs. Minor was a member of the Baptist church, and her long
life had been well spent in good works. She was a devoted and loving wife
and mother, and gave her time in making her loved ones happy.
She has fallen on sleep, after a long and useful life.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of a host of friends.
November 7, 1905
Union-Recorder
A MURDER IN EAST BALDWIN.
Mimms Devereaux
Shot
and Killed Jack Rushens Last
Friday Morning.
Jack Rushens was shot and killed
by Mimms Deveraux, on Mr. J. A. Buck's place in East Baldwin, last
Friday morning.
The two negroes had been gambling
at Rushens' home, when a fuss started. Devereaux demanded the return of
seven or eight dollars Rushens had won, and threatened to shoot him if
he did not give up the money. Rushens agreed to return the money, and started
from the yard into the house. As he entered the door Devereaux shot him
with a shot gun, Rushens went on into the house and got a gun and fell
discharging it. He, however went to the door, and was again shot by Devereaux.
Devereaux then left the seen (sic) of the shooting, and has not been seen
since. Rushens died Friday night.
Coroner Scott held an inquest
Sunday morning and a verdict of murder was returned against Devereaux.
See March 6, 1906.
November 14, 1905
Union-Recorder
A NEGRO KILLED
Zed Butler, a negro preacher
shot and killed his son-in-law, Jim
King, last Monday morning. King was beating his wife. He choked her,
cuffed her about, and pulling his knife from his pocket threatened to cut
her throat. Butler hearing the woman's screams went to her assistance.
He had his gun with him, having been rabbit hunting. He ordered King to
stop beating the woman, King started to the house remarking that
he would get his rifle and kill all of them. Before he had gone many steps,
Butler shot him, the wounds causing his death. Coroner Scott held an inquest
and the jury returned a verdict of justifiable homicide.
November 14, 1905
Union-Recorder
A NEGRO KILLED. Mr. C. C. Boyer Kills a
Negro in This City.
Adam Wesley,
a negro was shot and killed in this city last Saturday night, by Mr. Clinton
Boyer, of Hancock county.
The shooting was done near
the front of Samuel Evans Sons & Co's.' warehouse, a few minutes
after 12 o'clock and was witnessed by Messrs. Ben Schooler, B. B. Adams,
Jr., E. L. Foster, who were with Mr. Boyer at the time.
Early in the evening Mr. B. B. Adams
had a row with a negro by the name of Jack Liggens and knocked him
down. This angered some of the negroes' friends, and they threatened Mr.
Adams, who was informed of the fact by several friends. Later in the night
Mr. Boyer was told of this by Mr. Adans, and offered him any assistance
he might need if attacked by the negroes. Just prior to the shooting, Messrs.
Schooler, Adams, Foster and Boyer went to Evans' warehouse to get out a
set of harness which had been left there by Mr. Schooler. They returned
to
the sidewalk, and laid the harness on the ground, and were talking. The
negro passed by and stepped on the harness. He was spoken to about it,
and returned stepping on it again. He was seen to pull his pistol from
his pocket, and Boyer exclaimed look out Adams he is going to shoot you,
and jerked out his pistol and began shooting at the negro. He shot five
times, two of the bullets striking the negro, who ran to the corner of
the Merchants & Farmers bank before he fell.
A good pistol was found in the negroe's
pocket, which witnesses testify he replaced there as he ran.
The negroe's remains were carried
to the guard house by night watchman Seals and others, and left there until
Sunday morning when Coroner Scott held an inquest. The verdict of the jury
was that the killing was justifiable.
Wesley was known as a bad negro,
and a few weeks ago was badly cut by another negro.
November 19, 1905
The Augusta Chronicle
Engineer Turner at Home. Special
to The Chronicle
Covington Ga, Nov. 18 - Engineer W. Gurley
Turner, the Covington young man who was one of the victims of the Central
of Georgia Railroad wreck in Stephens Pottery on the 5th inst. returned
last night to his home in this city from the Macon city hospital where
he was operated on for his injuries, the most serious of which was the
amputation of his left foot.
November 21, 1905
Union-Recorder
MARRIED, Mr. Geo. C. Trapp and Mrs. Lula Collins were united in marriage last Wednesday morning at the home of Rev. J. T. Pettigrew,
who performed the ceremony. Both the groom and bride resided in West Baldwin,
and have a large circle of friends, who wish them much happiness.
Mr. Trapp is one of Baldwins best farmers, and is a clever, genial man, and a good citizen.
The lady he has won for his bride is industrious and painstaking,
and possesses those qualities which make a happy home.
December 12, 1905
Union-Recorder
Horace Hubbard Shot By Frank Pierce Near
Cooperville.
News reachd this city yesterday morning
that Mr.Frank Pierce had shot and
seriously wounded Mr. Horace Hubbard, near Cooperville, last Saturday
night.
It is stated that the fuss which
culminated in the shooting commenced in this city, and wa about a debt
between the two men. Both men later left for their homes, which are in
the southern part of the county. It is stated that Pierce reached his home
first and secured a shot gun, and was waiting for Hubbard on the road,
near the old Stanley mill. When the latter came by the shot him. The gun
was loaded with number five shot, and Hubbard was wounded in the right
side, the shot entering his leg, arm and side. It is not known whether
the wound will prove fatal or not.
We have given the particulars as
we learned them from parties residing in that section.
December 26, 1905
Union-Recorder
Mr. J. A. Ivey and Miss Maxie
Brown were united in marriage last Sunday afternoon at four o'clock,
at Salem church, in the south-western part of the county.
The marriage of these young
people was of interest to the people residing in that section, as both
of them are quite popular with a large circle of friends.
Mr. Ivey is a son of Mr. C.
A. Ivey, and is a sucessful young farmer, and a good citizen. The young
lasdy he has won for his bride is charming and attractive.
The Union Recorder joins in
wishing them a life of happiness.
December 26, 1905
Union-Recorder
A NEGRO KILLED.Harris
Graham was shot and killed by Dudley Singleton, Monday afternoon.
The shooting occurred in the northern part of the city. Graham and Henry
Johnson were going from the business portion of the city, and when
north of the Georgia railroad, near the store of Dick Smith, they
were met by Singleton and Emanuel King. King asked Graham what he
meant by shooting a pistol Saturday, while standing in front of him, causing
the police to get after him. Graham replied that he did not see him Saturday.
Singleton then spoke up and said some one had imposed upon his family while
he was a Haddock station, and that he would protect his family. Graham
asked Singleton if he meant him. Singleton replied that he need not "bore
up," and pulled his pistol. King shoved Singleton away, and Graham pulled
his pistol and jumped behind King, who slung him loose from him. Singleton
the shot Graham, who ran. Singleton continued shooting. Grahan, when a
short distance off, turned and shot at Singleton, and continued running.
Singleton followed him and shot at him four times. Graham again shot. One
of the balls from Graham's pistol struck Singleton in the leg. Two of the
shots from Singleton's pistol took effect, and Graham died in a few minutes.
Graham married a daughter of Singleton,
but had separated from her, and it is supposed that this was the cause
of the shooting.
Coroner Scott was notified of the
shooting and held an inquest. After hearing the evidence, the jury, who
was composed of S. B. Fowler, Staley Brake, W. M. Smith, Reid Mathis,
Dr. W. A. Ellison, C. E. Bazemore, returned a verdict of murder against
Singleton.
January 2, 1906
Union Recorder
~excerpt~ Miss
Sallie Scogin died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Scogin in Baldwin county, last Sunday morning, after a long illness.
The funeral services were conducted
at the home Monday afternoon, Rev. E. H. Wood officiating.
Miss Scogin was the second
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Scogin..was a student in the Georgia
Military college in 1904, and a portion of last year, but was compelled
to give up her studies in early spring on account of ill health......
January 6, 1906
Atlanta Constitution
CORPSE IS FOUND RIDING IN BUGGY
O. W. Meadows Shot
and Tied in Vehicle
Ras. Sanders, White, and Charles
Jones, Colored, Have Been Arrested in Connection with the Tragedy in
Baldwin County
Milledgeville, Ga., January 5 - (Special)
O. W. Meadows, who was formerly in the liquor business in this city, has
been found dead, tied in his buggy, within half a mile of his home. The
buggy had caught in a tree, but the tracks indicated that the horse had
grazed around in a cotton patch. Mr. Meadows' coat was on hind part before
and upside down. The wound that caused his death was near the heart.
Warrants were sworn out for Ras Sanders,
a white man of 18 or 19 years, and Charles Jones, colored. They have
been arrested and are in jail. It is reported that Meadows and Sanders
had been driving around the country and became involved in a difficulty
near the house of a negro, Charles Jones. In the difficulty Meadows was
shot. It is believed he was placed in his buggy and the horse started for
his home.
The shooting took place some 3 miles
from where the horse and buggy were found, at about 12 o'clock last night.
Sanders, it is said, claims that Meadows was trying to take his pistol
and that he was shot accidentally.
Meadows' watch was missing.
He leaves a wife and family.
(Note: O. W. Meadows, Ollie Walker Meadows was the son of Peter and Martha Meadows per census records. Ras Sanders went on trial and was found not guilty.)
January
11, 1906
Atlanta Constitution
MAJOR A. B.
SCOTT BREATHES LAST
Death Was Result of Wound Received at
the Battle of San Juan
Milledgeville, Ga. January
10 (Special)
Major A. B. Scott, retired, captain of Thirteenth infantry,
United States army, died at his residence, in Milledgeville, Ga., this
morning at 9 o'clock. The funeral took place from the episcopal church;
interment in the Milledgeville cemetery.,
Major Scott leaves a
wife, one child by his first wife - A.N. Scott of Pittsburgh Pa.
and two daughters,
Agnes and Katherine, by his present wife. Major
Scott was born at the arsenal at San Antonio, Texas, October 19, 1858.,
His grandfather,
R.H.K. Whity, was a brigadier general in the United
States army, and Major Scott lived with and was brought up in the army.
In 1876, President U.S.
Grant appointed him to West Point Military Academy and he graduated in
1880. He was signed to the Thirteenth infantry, U.S.A., and he served with
distinction through several Indian wars and was wounded in the final chase
after Geronimo, in Arizona. His service led him through all the southwestern
states. He was commandant of cadets at the Maryland Agricultural College
for a number of years. He was commandant of cadets of the Georgia Military
College when the Spanish-American war broke out He joined his regiment
and accompanied them to Cuba.
At the San Juan fight,
Major Scott was desperately wounded and was left upon the field an entire
day for dead. For weeks his family did not know whether he was dead or
alive. For an entire year he lay in his home in Buffalo, N.Y., unable to
speak and barely able to move. The wound had entirely paralyzed his right
side, and his death today was the direct result of this wound, as the result
of this fight the 13th, left on the filed, or have died since, one colonel,
one major, three captains, one lieutenant.
Major Scott was brevetted
major for his gallantry in this fight.
No man ever made a more
gallant effort to be useful than did Major Scott. Though terribly maimed
to the extent of not using one arm at all and walking with such uncertain
step as to often require the presence of a body servant, at arms' length
to prevent his falling, still, as long as it was possible, tried to fulfill
his position as commandant of Georgia's Military College in this city.
Ever since the late war with Spain, he has lived bravely a life, if anything,
worse than death. He gave his all to his county and deserved all that it
could do for him and his.
January 6, 1906
Atlanta Constitution
Coombs Accidentally Shot.
Milledgeville, Ga. January 10 (Special)
James
Coombs, son of A. B. Coombs, superintendent of the state prison
farm, accidentally shot himself through the foot while out hunting this
morning. He was a mile and a half from home, but his cries soon brought
assistance. It is reported that he is doing well.
January 9, 1906
Union Recorder
Mrs.
Floyd Minter died, at her home near Union Hill church in South Baldwin
last Wednesday night.
Mrs. Minter had reached a ripe old
age, after having served her generation faithfully. She was a member of
the Methodist church, and a true consecrated woman. She is survived by
four sons and a number of other relatives, who have the sympathy of a host
of friends.
January 24, 1906
Atlanta Constitution
Mrs. K. R. Foster, Milledgeville, Ga.
April 23 - Mrs. K. R. Foster,wife
of Captain K. R. Foster, of this city, died this morning and will
be buried tomorrow at 10:45 o'clock a.m. Mrs. Foster was formerly Miss
Sallie West, of this city.
January 30, 1906
Union-Recorder
Monday morning, the 21st inst., Ben
Dawson and Abe Wise, became engaged in a difficulty, on the
old Whitaker place in East Baldwin. Dawson shot at Wise twice, but the
bullets failed to harm him. Wise then shot at Dawson, the bullet entering
the right side, and near the backbone., Dawson died Tuesday, but on account
of the high water, Coroner Scott did not hold inquest until Thursday, when
the jury returned a verdict of justifiable homicide.
February 5, 1906
The Macon Telegraph
MR. CHARLES LEIGHTON MOORE WEDS MISS
MAY
ALLEN.
Milledgeville, Ga., Feb. 4 - Miss May
Allen and Mr. Charles Leighton Moore, of this city, were married
Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Methodist church in the presence
of hundreds of friends. Rev. Joel T. Daves officiating.
The church was beautifully decorated
with airy garlands of smilax, which were carried from the chandeliers to
the gallery posts. The bridal party stood before the altar railing which
was hidden beneath smilax entwined with white flowers, around the rail
were myriad of candles which shed a soft silvery radiance over the entire
party, hanged on either side of the organ were palms and jars of white
narcissus and hyacinths. A delightful musical programme was rendered by
Mrs.
Marshall Bland, who also played the wedding march from Lohengrin. The
groomsmen, Messrs. Sidney Jones, Steve Thornton, Benjamin Fowler
and Fred Newell, came in first, followed by Misses Floride Allen,
Marie Whitaker, Maybelle Moore and Lilly Gilmore, the bridge
came in with her matron of honor, Mrs. James Harvey Smith, and were
met at the altar by the groom and his brother, Mr. James H. Moore.
Misses Allen and Moore wore lovely
gowns of pink crepe de chines and carried bouquets of pink carnations.
Misses Whitaker and Gilmore's dresses were of white crepe de chine, they
wore pink girdles and carried pink carnations. Mrs. Hovey Smith also
wore an elegant pink costume. The bride, always a beautiful woman, never
looked more stately than in her princess gown of liberty messaline. The
skirt was elaborately embroidered in seed pearls and was cut en train and
finished from the underneath with flounces of chiffon. Some rare old lace
was used on the corsage with the pearls. The tulle veil was fastened with
lilies of the valley and she carried a superb bouquet of brides roses.
After the ceremony a lovely reception
was held at the home of Mrs. C. E. Prosser, a relative of the bride.
At 9 o'clock they went to Macon where at midnight they left for Florida
for a trip to the popular resorts.
The bride's going-away gown was of
gray cloth made with a stylish hat of gray with a touch of green corresponding
with the little green on the coat completed the costume.
Miss Cone
complimented
Mrs.
Elmore Garrison Goodhart with a lovely little Friday afternoon at her
home on the hill. Trail was played a four tables after which a dainty luncheon
was served. A souvenir was cut for, a bouquet of violet tied with a lavender
ribbon was won by Mrs. J. A. Lawrence who presented it to Mrs. Goodhart,
who as the honoree, also received a pretty hand made handkerchief. Miss
Cone wore a lovely lavender tissue over taffeta. Mrs. Goodhart was very
attractive in a princess gown of white Philippina tissue, she wore an exquisite
bouquet of English violets.
Mrs. Joseph also complimented Mrs. Goodhart
with a six hand euchre party Friday morning. Miss Scott Whitaker
won
the prize, a cut glass bon bon dish.
Miss Nan Barksdale entertained
a few friends Thursday evening complimentary to Miss Alayne Ware,
of Marshallville, Ga., the guest of Mrs. Dave Howard.
February 13, 1906
Union-Recorder
Mrs. Anna Vinson has
announced the engagement of her daughter, Julia
Belle, to Mr. W. P. Broach, the marriage to occur Tuesday evening,
March sixth, at half-past seven o'clock, at home. The marriage of these
young people is of interest to a large circle of friends. Miss Vinson is
a pretty and attractive young lady, has has a host of friends. Mr. Broach
is agent in this city for the Southern Express Company, and is a young
man of splendid character and business ability.
February 13, 1906
Union Recorder
Death of a Little
Grace Bell. Grace, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miller S.
Bell, died Saturday morning at 11:45 o'clock, from am acute attack
of double pneumonia. She became ill Friday afternoon and the disease developed
rapidly. All night physicians and parents watched by the bedside
of the suffering child, and medical skill was exhausted to save her life.
She continued to grow worse, and at the above hour her short life ended.
The funeral services were held at the residence
Sunday afternoon at three o'clock, Rev. Joel T. Daves, assisted
by Revs. Lamar Sims and D. W. Brannen, officiating. A large crowd
of friends were present to show their sympathy to the heart-broken parents.
The floral offerings were abundant
and beautiful.
Grave was a few months past her second
year, and was a bright, sweet, attractive child. She was idolized by her
parents, and their home is darkened and their hearts grieved by the first
visit of the death angel. They have the deepest sympathy of our entire
people.
February 20, 1906
Union-Recorder
Mr.
John Davis died at his home in the south-western portion of Baldwin
county Sunday night. He has been a sufferer for a long time with cancer
on the face, and his death was due to this cause. He leaves a wife and
several children. He was an honest man and a good neighbor, and his death
is sincerely regretted by a large circle of friends.
February 20, 1906
Union-Recorder
~excerpt~ On Febrary 13, 1906, the soul
of Mrs. James Bloodworth
entered into the life of the world to come..
Mrs. Bloodworth was the eldest daughter
of Mrs. Green Willis and was born and reared in Jones county. In
early life she joined the Baptist church and remained a consistent member
until the time of her death.
She leaves a husband and ten children....Miss
Elizabeth Ivey
March 6, 1906
Union-Recorder
Col. C. T. Crawford and Jere
M. Moore will go to Madison to-morrow to argue a motion for a new trail
in the case of the State vs Mims Devereaux. Devereaux was convicted
at the last term of superior Court for the murder of Jack Rushins,
and sentenced to be hung on the 23rd of February. The execution was stayed
on account of the motion for the new trial. This case will be carried to
the supreme court.
See November 20,
1906
May 15, 1906
Union-Recorder
DEATH OF MRS. M. E. ROBINSON. The remains
of Mrs. M. E. Robinson were
buried in this city last Tuesday afternoon, being brought here from Hancock
county.
Mrs. Robinson died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. John Kennedy, at Devereaux, at half-past eight
o'clock Monday night, the 7th inst., as the result of a stroke of apoplexy.
Mrs. Robinson before her marriage
was Miss Mary Elizabeth Anderson, and was a native of this county.
Mr. Robinson died about twenty-five years ago, and left a widow with three
little children. Mrs. Anderson was an employee at the State Sanitarium,
and left there only a few years ago to make her home with her daughter,
Mrs. Kennedy.
she ws a member of the Methodist
church in this city, and was a good christian woman, and the fifty-eight
years of her life was spent in good works. She was a cousin of Judge
E. P. Gibson and Mr. W. H. Roberts of this city.
April 3, 1906
Union Recorder
Mrs.
Annie Bateman died at her home in Wilkinson county, Saturday the 24th
ult., after a lingering illness. Her remains were laid to rest in Camp
Creek cemetery, Sunday, the 25th. We sympathize with the bereaved ones.
July 3, 1906
Union-Recorder
A SURPRISE MARRIAGE. Mr. Ernest Evans
and Miss Mattie Chambers
were united in marriage last Sunday morning by and at the home of Rev.
Joel T. Daves. The marriage of the popular young couple comes as quiet
a surprise to their many friends, ast they did not confide their intention
to anyone. The bride lives in the western part of Baldwin, she is a charming
and pretty young lady, and is loved by her many friends. Mr. Evans is a
native of this county and holds a position at the Sanitarium. Their friends
wish them a long and happy life.
July 3, 1906
Union-Recorder
A NEGRO KILLED. Adam Hitchcock,
Jr., shot and killedWill West, another
negro, last Tuesday morning, on the plantation of Mr. J. R. Stanley,
in the Southern part of the county. Coroner Scott was notified and held
an inquest.
The row between the negroes
was about a woman, and West had threatened Hitchcock, and at the time he
was shot was advancing upon the latter.
The coroner's jury returned a verdict
of justifiable homicide.
June 12, 1906
Union-Recorder
Miss
Pearl Smith and Mr. Adolphus Berry united in marriage Sunday
night at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Smith at Midway. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Golden in the presence of relat5ives
and friends.
The bride was beautifully gowned
in white silk, and carried a shower boquet of sweet pears tied with tulle.
The bride has a large circle of friends
won by a sweet disposition and charming manner.
The groom is an employee of
the State Sanitarium and is a young man of splendid character.
July 24, 1906
Union-Recorder
Mr. Thomas
Bloodworth, an old citizen of Baldwin county, died suddenly at home
in the southern part of the county, last Thursday morning, at eleven o'clock.
He was sitting in a chair on the front porch, and suddenly fell to the
floor and expired immediately. His remains were interred in Wilkinson county,
Friday. Mr. Bloodworth was about eighty years of age, and is survived by
six sons and four daughters.
July 24, 1906
Union Recorder
Mr. M. N. Bowdoin and Miss
Ella Lois Bloodworth both of Midway were united in marriage Sunday
afternoon July 15, at the Methodist parsonage, the Rev. Mr. Golden officiating.
The bride is a pretty and attractive
young lady, and by her sweet and amiable disposition, has won the love
and confidence of a host of friends.
Mr. Bowdoin is a young man of rare
business intelligence.
Their man friends wish them
a long and happy life. A Friend.
July 31, 1906
Atlanta Constitution
THEY WERE SHOT WHILE AT SUPPER. Attempt
of Negro to Kill George Bloodworth
The Negro Made His Escape From Prison,
and Going to the Home of His Prosecutor, Fired, Wounding Bloodworth and
His Wife.
Constitution Bureau, 467 Second Street,
Macon, Ga., July 30 - (Special) Bent upon getting even with George E.
Bloodworth for the part this citizen took in sending George Morris,
a negro, about twenty years of age, to the Baldwin county chain gang, the
later secured a shotgun last night, after he had escaped from prison, and
after slipping up to the house where Mr. and Mrs. Bloodworth were seated
at their supper table, near Stevens' Pottery, he took deliberate aim through
an opening and fired, the shot taking effect in the faces of
both Mr. and Mrs. Bloodworth. A small son sitting between them at
the table was uninjured.
The lives of the two people
were saved only through the fact that the shot were small and scattered.
Only a few shots took effect, but both were dangerously wounded.
In the midst of the excitement
the negro threw down his gun and fled. Mr. Bloodworth soon regained himself
and gave the alarm. Mrs. Bloodworth and here son were left to the care
of neighbors and a searching party started out.
The woods in the vicinity of Brown's
crossing, and all the way to Macon, were scoured with diligence and every
effort was made to locate the negro, but thus farm he is out of reach.
Fifteen or twenty armed citizens have visited Macon during the day hoping
to trace the fugitive here. Officers have been notified and all precautionary
steps taken.
Early this morning, Deputy Tom
Jones was said to have seem a negro skulking in the shadows who filled
the description, and as all searching parties believe he came here, a thorough
search is being made in Macon.
George Bloodworth, bother
of the injured man, was among the searchers, his brother having been too
badly injured to make the hunt.
The wounds of the injured Bloodworths
have been attended and are thought to be not necessarily fatal. Mr. Bloodworth
may lose an eye, but he and his wife will recover. They realize that they
had a very close call and neighbors who learned of the negro's deed, have
become greatly wrought up. He would have been lynched without ceremony
if he had been captured last night.
August 1, 1906
The Macon Daily Telegraph
Little Boy Dies At Anthony Place. James
Abner Braswell,
the little son of
Mr. and Mrs.
J. E. Braswell, died at the residence of his parents
at Anthony Place, yesterday morning at 6 o'clock. His body will be taken
to Steven's Pottery, Ga., this morning at 11:35 o'clock. The funeral and
burial will be held at Union Hill Church there.
August 3, 1906
Atlanta Constitution
POSSE IS HOT AFTER NEGRO. Lynching of
Negro Who Tried to Kill Milledgeville Family Expected
Milledgeville, Ga., August 2. - Joe Morris,
the negro youth who recently attempted to assassinate the family of George
Bloodworth, a farmer, living a few miles from Macon, is hiding in a
swamp near Milledgeville. A posse of men in buggies, on horses and afoot,
all armed, surround the swamp. A report of a lynching has reached Milledgeville
but is unconfirmed. Bloodworth is in a critical condition from his wounds.
August 10, 1906
MORRIS LODGED IN MACON JAIL. Negro Accused
of Shooting Bloodworths Captured After Long Chase.
Constitution Bureau, 467 Second Street,
Macon, Ga., August 9 - (Special) After more than a week of wild pursuit
of what seemed to more than a dozen officers as direct clues regarding
the negro, Joe Morris, who shot
George E. Bloodworth and
his wife at the supper table at their home at Brown's crossing nearly a
month ago, Sheriff Wimberly and Deputy William Everett, of Twiggs
county, landed him late last night and came to Macon with him the morning,
after both officers and negro had been pursed for several miles by angry
people bent on vengeance. Morris is now in a cell in Bibb county awaiting
a hearing before the courts of Twiggs.
Morris denies the heinous crime with
which he is charged. He stood, dazed in his dark cell when faced by a newspaper
man this morning and was seized with wonder at the specimen of white civilization.
He was wild and half-crazed.
As soon as the report reached the
ears of the people that Morris had been captured, large crowds started
toward Jeffersonville to get a chance at him. Sheriff Wimberly, fearing
the angered people, placed his prisoner on a train and brought him to Macon.
Here no trouble is feared.
August 14, 1906
Union-Recorder
DEATH OF MR. JESSE MORAN. Mr.
Jesse W. Moran died at his home in East Baldwin Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Moran became ill Friday,
but it was not thought that his condition was serious. Sunday afternoon
he was sitting on the edge of the bed talking, when death came suddenly.
The funeral services were held
at Black Spring church Monday afternoon, and were attended by a large number
of neighbors and friends.
Mr. Moran was a good
citizen, honest, and industrious, and was fourty-four years of age. He
is survived by his wife and a large family of children. He was a member
of the Black Spring church, and was respected by his neighbors.
The family have the sympathy
of a large numbr of friends.
August 21, 1906
Union-Recorder
A NEGRO SHOT. Pack Hitchcock Dangerously
Shot by Thomas Richardson.
Pack
Hitchock was shot and dangerously wounded Sunday afternoon, at Fishing
creek church, in the western portion of Baldwin county, by Thomas Richardson.
It is reported that the negroes disagreed
about changing money. Richardson claiming that he did not get the full
amount of his money. After exchanging a few words, Richardson pulled his
pistol, a 38 Smith and Wesson, and shot Hitchcock. The ball passed through
the left side of chest and lung, and was cut out near left side of spine
by Dr. J. G. Croley.
Hitchcock is seriously wounded and
it is probable that he will died.
See August 28, 1906
August 28, 1906
Union-Recorder
Pack Hitchcock Dead. Pack
Hitchcock, the negro who was shot by Thomas Richardson, Sunday,
19th inst., died last Friday.
An inquest was held by Coroner Scott,
and the jury found that Richardson was guilty of murder.
September 7, 1906
Macon Daily Telegraph
PHILIP CORMANI DIES FROM INJURIES RECEIVED.
Milledgeville, Ga., Sept. 6 - Phillip
Cormani, one of the most popular young farmers of Baldwin County, died
this morning. He was manager of a large ginnery at Brown's Crossing. His
right arm was cut to pieces in one of the gins yesterday.
September 11, 1906
Union-Recorder
MARRIED - Mr. Will Augustus Hodges,
of Tennille, Ga., and Miss Josie
Underwood were united in marriage Sunday afternoon, at the church,
in Midway. Rev. J. C. Adams, officiating. The church was decorated
in palms, and the ceremony was witnessed ny a large crowd of friends and
acquaintances.
September 11, 1906
Union-Recorder
Mr. Clark Case and Miss Mattie
Sibley, of this city, were united in marriage last Wednesday afternoon,
at Marietta, Ga.
Miss Sibley is the eldest daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Sibley, and is an attractive and charming
young lady. She is quite popular in this city with a large circle of friends.
Mr. Case is the only son of Dr. and
Mrs. Geo. D. Case, and has recently accepted the position of manager
of a drug store in Atlanta. He has a thorough knowledge of the drug business,
having devoted several years of study in equipping himself, under his father.
Miss Sibley and Mr. Case have
been sweethearts for several years, but there was paternal objection to
their marriage. Miss Sibley went on a visit to friends in Marietta several
weeks ago, and Mr. Case left Wednesday morning for that city. In the afternoon,
they repair to the Presbyterian Manse, and were quietly married. Mr. and
Mrs. Case have the best wishes of many friends for their future happiness.
September 19, 1906
Atlanta Constitution
Turk-Thornton. A marriage of interest
in Atlanta was that ofMiss Florence
Turk and Mr. Stephen Thornton, both of Milledgeville, which took place
Monday night.
The news of the marriage was
received here with surprise by the large acquaintance of the bride and
bridegroom, who had not announced their plans beforehand.
The bride is a notably handsome young
woman, who has always been the recipient of marked admiration and attention
during her visits here, when she has usually been the guest of Miss
Katherine Wooten, and she is a belle in Milledgeville. Mr Thornton,
who is originally from LaGrange, is a brother of Mrs. Ernest Knox and
a relative to
Mr. Albert Thornton, of Atlanta. He is a man of pronounced
personal attraction, and is well known in business as manager of the Milledgeville
oil mill.
September 25, 1906
Macon Weekly Telegraph
MR. SOL BARRETT DROPS DEAD IN MILLEDGEVILLE.
Milledgeville, Ga., Sept. 24 - Mr. Sol
Barrett, one of the most popular and prominent citizens, died suddenly
of apoplexy in Cases' drug store at 11 o'clock today. Mr. Barrett, seemed
in his usual health this morning and had taken an early drive into the
country. He leaves a wife, three sons and four daughters.
Mr. Barrett was originally from Charleston,
S.C., where he has several relatives. He was well known in the cotton business
throughout the South.
October 2, 1906
Union-Recorder
A NEGRO KILLED BY ANOTHER. Fraley Thomas
Shoots Wm. McAlister Through the Heart.
Wm.
McAlister was shot and killed by
Fraley Thomas last Wednesday
night in the western part of the city.
The shooting occurred at the home
of Hattie Duval and was witnessed by two or three other negroes.
McAlister and two other negroes were
at the Duval woman's house, when Thomas came in. It was evident that he
had blood in his eyes, and one of the negroes told him that he looked like
he was mad about something. Thomas replied that he was mad, as he was getting
tired of some of the "n___s" taklking about him, and applied an epithet
to the negro referred to. McAlister asked Thomas if he meant him, and the
latter replied, you heard what I said McAlister and I won't take that and
stepped towards Thomas, who was sitting on a trunk. Thomas jumped up, jerked
a pistol from his poker, and placing it close to McAlister fired. The ball
passed through his heart, and as he exclaimed "you have killed me," fell
dead.
Thomas then left, coolly stepping
over McAlister's body. After getting out on the sidewalk, he fired his
pistol twice at Berry Brown, both shots going wild, and made his escape.
These are practically the facts as
they were brought out at an inquest held by Coroner Scott Thursday morning.
The jury found that the killing was murder.
The Coroner's jury was composed of
Judge E. P. Gibson, foreman; Drs. J. G. Croley and O.
F. Moran, Messrs. J. H. Lawrnce, E. L. Barnes and W. A. Mathis.
McAlister has been porter at Mr.
E. L. Barnes's grocery store for several years, and was faithful in the
discharge of his duties. When he was killed he did not have a weapon.
See October 28, 1906
October 28,
1906
Union-Recorder
FRALEY THOMAS CAPTURED. Caught in Tampa,
Fla., This Morning.
Fraley Thomas, the negro who
shot and killed Wm. McAlister in this city several weeks ago, has
been captured at Tampa, Fla.
A telegram was received by Chief
of Police Lawrence to this effect shortly after nooon to-day. Thomas
will be brought back here within the next few days. Policeman Lawrence
will go to Tampa for him Wednesday morning.
October 23, 1906
Union-Recorder
Mrs.
Ellen Woodall, mother of Mrs. W. R. Cook and sister of Mrs.
P. W. Brown, died at her home in Macon last Tuesday. Preparations were
made to bring her remains to this city for burial, but it was later decided
to inter them in Macon. The grief stricken ones have the sympathy of many
friends in this city.
November
6, 1906
Union-Recorder
Mr. Thomas
A. J. Moran died at his home in East Baldwin last Friday night, afer
a long illness.
The funeral services were conducted
Sunday morning by Rev. Lamar Sims and the remains were interred
in the family burying grounds.
Mr. Moran was a native of this county,
and was reared near the place where he died. He was a Confederate soldier,
and his comrades say of him that he never shirked a duty or dodged a danger.
He always attended Memorial exercises in this city, and would bring with
him the canteen he carried through the war.
One by one the old veterans are dying,
and soon they will have all passed away, and their going will removed from
the world brave men, who fought for a just cause.
The family and relatives of the deceased
have the sympathy of many friends.
November 20,
1906
Union-Recorder
DEVEREAUX FIGHTS OFFICERS. Delayed His Execution
For Two Hours by Defying Sheriff With Bottles and Locks.
Mims Devereaux was hanged
at the County jail last Friday afternoon under the most stirring and exciting
circumstances.
For two hours he prevented the carrying
out of the death sentence by fighting desperately and with the fury of
a wild animal, keeping at bay sheriff Prosser and his assistants.
The attorneys appointed by the Court
to defend Devereaux had exhausted every legal effort to save him, and on
last Friday morning the news reached the city that the Prison Commission
had again refused to interfere, and the law must take its course.
A few minutes after one o'clock Sheriff
Prosser entered the jail, accompanied by Drs. O. F. Moran and
Wm.
Ellison, and others. He unlocked the door leading into the corridor
dividing the steel cages, and going to the center cage on the left he called
to Devereaux to come out. As he stood in the door for a second, a bucket
of water was dashed back into his face. He stepped back just in time to
prevent being struck by the bucket and a bottle, which followed in rapid
succession. Sheriff Prosser was surprised at the turn affairs had taken,
as Devereaux had been, especially for a few days previous, unusually quiet
and apparently indifferent to the fate that awaited him.,
The negro followed his first attack
by throwing another bottle at the sheriff which forced him either to leave
the corridor or to shoot the negro, and he chose the former. Devereaux
made no effort to follow, but remained near the door of the cage. He was
in possession of the cage and corridor, and was enabled to get hold of
two large locks, on taken from the door of the cage in which he was confined,
and the other from the door of a cage which was unoccupied. With these
two instruments to augment the soda water bottles he had, he was indeed
a dangerous man to handle.
Sheriff Prosser and the men with
him realized that they had a most difficult proposition to handle, and
began to devise ways and means to capture the negro. In the meantime the
negro had cut his throat with a piece of glass, and continuously struck
his head with great force against the steel bars of his cage. Whenever
anyone stood for a moment in the corridor door he would let fly a bottle
with terrific force. he shattering glass would make it dangerous for those
standing near.
Finally it was decided to use the
city water works, and see if he could not be subdued in this way. The hose
and nozzle of the city fire department was secured and the water turned
on. The cell was dark and it was almost impossible to locate the man, and
a lantern was lighted and held over the cage for a moment, then a bottle
thrown with force broke it. The water proved useless, as it could not be
thrown so as to strike. Devereaux with force, as he would move out of its
reach.
The method was finally abandoned,
and other methods determined upon, one of which was to secure grapling
hooks and use them, but before they could be brought to the jail, the negro
was captured.
Mr. John A. Burton,
who is a trained and experienced athlete, stood in the doorway of the corridor,
and would make a feint as if he was going to leap towards the negro, Devereaux
let fly a bottle and lost, which Mr. Burton dodged. The two men stood watching
each other with a determined eye, one waiting for the least opportunity,
the other determined that the opportunity should not be given. In the meantime
some one from the top of the cage let down a rope, which dangled near Devereaux.
He raised his left hand to brush it aside. In a moment, Mr. Burton with
a leap was at him. The lock was thrown with force, but with an experienced
eye, Mr. Burton saw it, ducked his head, and was upon the negro. Messrs.
Jim
Ennis and Brad Echols followed closely after Mr. Burton, and
the three men soon had him overpowered. His feet and hands were tied and
he was placed upon the trap door. He asked to pray, and when the request
was granted, asked the Lord to have mercy upon him. A few seconds afterwards
the trap door was sprung. Devereaux's neck was broken, and in two minutes
he was pronounced to be dead.
There were none of Devereaux's
relatives present to claim his remains, so they were turned over to Mr.
W.
S. Scott, who had them placed in a coffin and buried them in the cemetery.
While the struggle was going on in
the jail, a large crowd gathered on the outside, and awaited with intense
interest the final outcome. There was, however, no great amount of excitement.
November 21, 1906
The Macon Daily Telegraph
J. M. Edwards,
who
died at the Piedmont Sanitarium in Atlanta Monday, passed through Macon
yesterday en route to Milledgeville, where the funeral will take place
this morning. The deceased was taken to Atlanta some days ago to undergo
a trying operation and it is understood died before the operation was performed.
Mr. Edwards was 67 years of age,
and leaves two sons, Messrs.
Hines and William, and
a daughter, Miss
Bessie Edwards.
He was for many years Sheriff of
Baldwin County, and was one of the best known men in Middle Georgia. The
funeral this morning will be under the auspices of the Knights Templar,
of which order the deceased was a prominent member.
January 8, 1907
Union-Recorder
A Little Negro Shot
On the Whitaker place,
in East Baldwin last Thursday Oscar
Dolphus, Paralee Dolphus and Crawford Trawick were playing,
when the Dolphus children climbed up into two small trees. Trawick had
a gun, and called to them to come down or he would shoot them. The girl
got out of the tree and ran off, but the boy failed to obey the command.
The Trawick boy pulled the trigger, and the shot hit Dolphus killing him.
The boy was buried without the matter being reported to the officials.
Coroner Scott heard of the affair, however, and went out Sunday and held
an inquest. He decided to bring the Trawick boy to jail. All of them were
nothing but children, the boy that did the killing being about ten or eleven
years of age.
January 13, 1907
Atlanta Constitution
Milledgeville, Ga. One
of the prettiest of home weddings was that of MissAlma
Echols to Mr. Cleveland Cooper, which occurred at the home of
Mr. and Mrs
F. A. Echols, of Steven's Pottery, on Tuesday morning,
of last week. The bride wore a traveling suit of blue cloth, and the couple
left for Atlanta immediately after the ceremony, for a stay of a few days.
After a week they will be at home at Coopers, Ga.
January 13, 1907
Macon Daily Telegraph
DEATH OF MRS. BRIDGES OF MILLEDGEVILLE.
Milledgeville
Ga. Jan. 12 - Mrs.Maggie O'Quinn
Bridges, wife of Mr. M. C. Bridges, died at the home of Mr.
and Mrs.
J. B. O'Quinn in this city yesterday afternoon after an
illness of several weeks. The funeral services will be held at the Baptist
Church this morning at 11:30 o'clock by Rev. Lamar Smith, her pastor.
Mrs. Bridges was a lovely Christian
character, and a young woman with a host of friends, who will miss her
from their midst.
January 15, 1907
Union-Recorder
Capt. K. R. Foster, of Milledgeville,
and Mrs. Laura A. Earnest,
were united in marriage last Thursday afternoon at the home of the bride,
in Macon, Rev. Ford McRee officiating.
Capt. Foster, is one of the city's
leading business men and is a gentleman of intergrity and character.
The lady he has won for his bride
is attractive, and is endowed with those traits of character, which adorn
the home.
Capt. and Mrs. Foster arrived in
the city Thursday afternoon, and are at home on South Jefferson street.
March 15, 1907
Macon Daily Telegraph
J. M. Huff Died At City Hospital. J.
M. Huff, aged 43 years, died at 7 o'clock last night at the hospital
where he underwent an operation for appendicitis several days ago.
He was a prosperous farmer of Baldwin
County and leaves a wife and several children who reside at Brown's Crossing.
The remains will be taken to his
home this morning at 8:40 o'clock over the Georgia Railroad, for funeral
and interment.
April 14, 1907
Macon Daily Telegraph
DEATH OF ROBERT IVEY
Milledgeville, Ga, April 13 -Robert
Ivey, one of Baldwin's most popular young men, died last night after
a long illness of typhoid fever. He was a member of the firm of Chandler
& Ivey, of Brown's Crossing, Ga. and a son of Hon. Cleopus Ivey,
who
is one of the most substantial citizens of our county. Every one who knew
Bob loved him. All our people regret his death.
April
30, 1907
Union-Recorder
~extract
Meeting
of Camp Doles. Committee on Memorial - reported the following as having
died since last Memorial Day, and ask that they be placed on the minutes,
viz:
John Martin Edwards, Company
H, 56th Georgia regiment, died in Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 20, 1906. Buried in
the city cemetery, Milledgeville, Ga.
Wm. L. Bethune, 15th Lousiana
Regiment, died in Milledgeville, Ga., January 4, 1907. Buried in Milledgeville
cemetery.
Seaborn B. Hutchins, Company
A, 25th Georgia Regiment, died in Macon, Ga., January 18th, 1907. Buried
in the cemetery at Cooperville, Ga.
Samuel Russell, Company H.,
57th Georgia Regiment, died February 24, 1907, in Baldwin county Georgia.
Buried at Black Springs church.
John Champion, Company F,
9th Georgia Regiment, died in Baldwin county, Georgia, and buried at Black
Springs church in said county.
P. W. Hemphill, Company H,
First Georgia Regulars, died ______ and was buried at Milledgeville, Ga.
John G. Thomas, 1st Florida
Regiment, died November 9, 1906 and was buried in Milledgeville, Ga., cemetry.
Oliver T. White, Company A.,
Phillips, Ga. Legion, died October 26, 1906 and buried in Milledgeville
cemetery.
J. E. Jackson, Company I,
59th Georgia Regiment, died in Baldwin County.
May 9, 1907
The Macon Daily Telegraph
Alford - Little. Milledgeville,
Ga., May 8 - A wedding of unusual interest and beauty was that of Miss Louise
Marie Little to Mr. Roy Stephens Alford, which was solemnized
last evening at seven o'clock at the Methodist Church in this city.
The church was beautiful with its
decorations of smilax, palms and Easter lilies. The choir loft was banked
with palms and at each entrance into the chancel rail, were banks of Easter
lilies lighted by tall chandelbrae holding five white tapers on each. In
the center of the pulpit was a beautiful arch of smilax and lilies
and the chancel rail was entwined with smilax an on it was placed a hundred
candles.
Miss Lillian Ryder and Mr.
Isham
W. Richardson sang "O Moment that I Bless," by Denee, after which the
bridal party entered while the choir accompanied by Mrs. I. W. Richardson,
softly sang the wedding son, "I for You and You for Me," set to Mendelsshon's
"Spring Song." The ushers, Messrs.
John Conn and Steve
Thornton, came first followed by Misses
Maybelle Moore and Callie
Cook. Messrs. Thomas Callaway
and Charlie Conn, Misses
Elizabeth
Graves and Agnes Orgain, Messrs. Carl Vinson
and Brittain
Edwards, Misses
Rebecca Little and May Alford and Messrs.
Archie
McKinley
and James Moore. The bride and her maid of honor, Miss
Emily
Graves, were met at the chancel by Mr. Roy Alford and his brother,
Mr. Paul Alford. The bride wore an exquisite gown of French duchess
satin .......princess, entrained, and trimmed in rose point lace. She carried
a beautiful shower bouquet of white sweet peas and fern. Miss Emily
Graves gown was of pink alga crepe and her bouquet was of pink sweet
peas. The bride maids wore lovely white lingerie dresses and carried bouquets
of rose pink sweet peas. The ceremony was performed in an impressive manner
in the soft candle light by Rev. Ford McRee.
The bride and groom
kneeling under the arch of lilies with their attendants grouped about them
made a beautiful picture long to be remember by their many friends. After
the wedding a reception was given them at the home of the bride's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. William Featherstone Little,
only the bridal party
and a few intimate friends being present.
The out of town guests were Mr. and
Mrs. A. S. Alford and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence B. Alford, Miss
May
Alford and Miss Louise Turner, of Eatonton; Mr. Paul Alford,
of Atlanta; Master R. Graves, Miss Marion Graves, Master
Douglas
Graves, Mr. and Mrs. H. I Orgain, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thomas,
Mrs.
Lizzie Buckner Little, Miss Frances Little, Mr.
Frank Orgain,
Hon. John D. Little, Mr. E. B. Culver, Mrs.
Thomas Reese,
of Eatonton, Mrs. Porter W. Carswell,
of Waynesboro.
June 2, 1907
Atlanta Constitution
Invitations have been received
to a reception to be given by Mr. and Mrs. Lu Manley on next Tuesday
evening to meet Mrs. B. B. Brown. Miss Webb's marriage to
Mr.
Brown occurs Tuesday morning at Stevens Pottery and Mr. and Mrs. Brown
will reach Griffin that afternoon.
June 15, 1907
The Macon Daily Telegraph
WIND STORM
BLEW TWO NEGROES OFF THEIR MULES.
Milledgeville, Ga., June 15. A heavy
wind storm happened in Baldwin County yesterday afternoon. No very serious
damage was done. Several negro cabins were blown down, but no one was hurt
seriously. On the plantation of B. B. Adams, Sr., two negroes were
making for home, when both of them were blown clear off of their
mules and one of them fell in a big gulley and was badly bunged up enough
so to send for a doctor.
July 9, 1907
Union Recorder
MissChester
Lugan and Mr. H. D. Johnson were united in marriage Monday evening,
at eight o'clock, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.
P. Lugan, in this city. The ceremony was impressively performed by
Rev. Lamar Sims in the presence of a few invited guests.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. E. P. Lugan, and has many friends in this city. Mr. Johnson came to
this city a year or more ago from Live Oak, Fla., to attend the American
Commercial and Telegraph College. He now holds a splendid position with
the A. B. & A. Railroad at Coolidge, Ga.
The Union Recorder joins in wishing
the young couple a life of happiness.
July 16, 1907
Union-Recorder
Sheriff Terry received a letter a
few days since from the chief of police of Montgomery, Ala., which stated
that he had under arrest in that city Adolphus Waller, a negro,
who was wanted in this city for the murder of a negro by the name of Dink
Calhoun, in 1902. Sheriff Terry in reply to a letter, he wrote,
has been informed that Waller was held in Montgomery on a charge of assault
with intent to murder, and has decided to let the authorities there deal
with him first.
August 13, 1907
Union Recorder
~ecerpt~ In Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Buford Richardson. The subject of this sketch was born near Sumter, South Carolina, March 27, 1837. Her parents were Rev. John S. and Sophia H. Richardson. Her mother dying before she was three years old, she was reared in the home of her grandmother, for whom she was named.
December 21, 1859, she became the wife of Dr. John T. Gaddy, who died May 20, 1862. They had one child, Sophia Elizabeth, who survived her father only a few months. So the young wife and mother was doubly bereaved.
From this time, until 1893 she resided alternately in
South Carolia and Georgia. November 8, 1893, she married a cousin, Maj. John M. Richardson,
of Daingerfield, Texas. Texas then becamer her home until the death of Maj.
Richardson, which occured February 4, 1898. After his death she returned
to Georgia and her home was in Milledgeville until she went to her heavenly
home.
............she prepared a history of her family from the material
she had been collecting all these years. This she had published in 1906......Although
she had been in ill health for about a year, the end came rather suddenly,
June 10, 1907...
Her body was laid to rest, by the side of her first husband
and their child in the cemetery at Sumter, South Carolina. S.
August
20,
1907
Atlanta Constitution
DEATH TAKES DR.
T. O. POWELL
Well Known Georgia Dies at Tate Springs
From Pneumonia
Tate Spring, Tenn., August 19 - (Special)
-
Dr. T. O. Powell, superintendent of the Georgia sanitarium, died
here last night from pneumonia. His wife, his daughter, Mrs. Julia Webb;
his
brother-in-law, John Conn, and Dr. H. M. Lamar were at his
bedside when the end came.
The remains were
removed to Milledgeville today, where the funeral will occur.
Dr. Powell had
been in poor health for about a year, and when attacked with pneumonia
shortly after his arrival at Tate Spring-had not the strength to combat
the disease.
Story of His Live.
Dr. Theophilus O. Powell
was born in Brunswick county, Virginia, in 1837. He was not more than 6
or 7 years of age when his parents removed to Georgia, settling in Hancock
county. In this historic county young Powell received his education under
that capable and distinguished educator, Richard Malcom Johnson. After
studying medicine privately, young Powell attended lectures at the Georgia
Medical college, Augusta, from which he was graduated in 1859.
Soon after graduation,
he located in Sparta, where he at once won recognition by his skill and
ability. At the commencement of the civil war Dr. Powell at once enlisted
as a private in the Forty-ninth Georgia regiment, in which he rendered
faithful and devoted service until August, 1862, when he accepted an appointment
as first assistant physician of what was then known as the Georgia State
Insane asylum, now known as the state sanitarium.
Record in Civil War.
While in the Confederate
army Dr. Powell was in all the battles around Richmond, besides many skirmishes.
Having rendered most
successful served as assistant physician, after the death of Dr. Thomas
F. Green, superintendent, in 1879, Dr. Powell was elected as his successor,
a position he has held ever since with increasing efficiency and honor
to himself and for the best interest of the treat number of the state's
unfortunates. His singular fidelity, his executive ability, his love for
the patients under his charge, his innate nobility and piety are beyond
all praise.
In 1886, in compliance with
a joint resolution of the house and senate, Dr. Powell rendered an exhaustive
report on his investigations into the increase in insanity in this state
and the most important factors in its causations. The report reflected
distinct credit on his erudition, his profound study and his wide and patient
research. This report at once added to his wide reputation as an allenist
of note, and he was quoted the authority in all the great councils of physicians
on diseases of the mind.
President of Medical Society
Dr. Powell has been a member
of the State Medical Society for many years, and served as its president
in 1887. He was also a member of the American Medico-Psychological Association
and the National Medico-Legal Society, the former of which he had served
as president. He was also a Free and Accepted Mason, being a member of
Benevolent lodge No. 3, Milledgeville, Ga. He was a Knight Templar, a sir
knight of Plantagenet commandery, Milledgeville. For years he had been
a most faithful member and steward of the Methodist church of Milledgeville.
In the Methodist circles thought out the state he is known and honored
as a humble Christian and a sagacious counselor. he has ever held the esteem
and love of the officers and physicians of the state sanitarium,
who realized that he was not only a superintendent in name, but in fact.
Dr. Powell was married in 1850 to Miss Frances, daughter of Edward
Birdsong, of Hancock county, a union blessed with two children-wife
of P.A. West, of Hancock county, a union blessed with two
children-wife of P.A. West, of Baldwin county, and Harriet, deceased
wife of John Conn, of Milledgeville.
September 17, 1907
Union Recorder
A Surprise Marriage. Mr. Watt Evans and Miss Bertha Chambers were
united in marriage Aug. 17th. The marriage of the attractive young couple
comes as quiet a surprise to their many friends as they didn't tell any one
until September 15th. The bride lives in the western part of Baldwin. She
is a sweet and popular young lady. Mr. Evans is a honest and upright young
man.
Their many friends wish them a happy and successful life.
November
3, 1907
Atlanta Constitution
CAPT. JACOB CARAKER DEAD
Head of the Oldest Business House in Milledgeville
Milledgeville, Ga, November 2 (Special) Captain
Jacob Caraker died this evening of acute indigestion. Captain Caraker,
with his brother, William, under the firm name of W. and J. Caraker,
constituted the oldest business house in this city for about fifty years.
Captain Caraker was captain of the
Baldwin Blues when that company entered the confederate army.
November 26, 1907
Union-Recorder
Miss
Julia Osborne died at the home of her nephew, Mr. S. L. Osborne,
Tuesday
night, Nov. 12th, of what was thought to be paralysis. She was laid to
rest in Camp Creek cemetery.
November 26, 1907
Union-Recorder
FUNERAL SERVICES OF MRS. LUGAND
The funeral services of Mrs.
E. P. Lugand, who died Tuesday afternoon, were held at the Baptist
church Thursday afternoon, Rev. D. W. Brannen, in the absence of
Rev.
Lamar Sims, officiating. The remains were interred in the city cemetery.
The pall-bearers were: Messrs. M. S. Bell, C. E. Greene, Louis Flemister,
J. J. Wooten, Jr., and T. H. Caraker.
Mrs Lugand was born in Rockhill,
S. C., and was fifty-three years age, a few days before her death. She
was a member of the Baptist church, and was a true christian. She is survived
by her husband and three children. The have the sympathy of many friends.
November 30, 1907
Atlanta Constitution
ESCAPED FROM SANITARIUM. He Left Milledgeville
Three Days Ago and Walked to Macon - Indications Point to Belief That He
Died From Exposure.
Brown House, Macon, Ga., November 29 (Special)George
C. Evans, member of a prominent Milledgeville family, was found dead
this morning in the rear of the Atlantic Compress buildings. His body was
lying in a pool of water, and it is not known whether the young man drowned
while he was groping around in the darkness or whether he died several
hours before the water settled around him from the recent rains. The indications
were that death had ensued 24 hours before the body was discovered.
The body was some distance
from a coat and vest which Evans had apparently pulled off and laid aside.
There were signs of his having clambered about the sides of an embankment
as if he had made efforts to reach the top. Considerable signs around the
place seemed to reveal that he groped around until he finally became exhausted
and expired where he lay, when he was no longer able to move. While the
weather was not severe, the appearances would led one to believe the man
died from exposure.
Three days ago he escaped from
a private sanitarium in Milledgeville and had walked to Macon. He was well
dressed and there were no masks of violence. The remains were taken up
and an inquest held. He was a son of the late Samuel Evans, a prominent
banker, and is survived by one brother and his mother. The remains will
be sent back home for the funeral and interment.
December 1, 1907
The Augusta Chronicle
MR. GEO. C.
EVANS. VERY SAD DEATH. Funeral Will Occur This Morning - One of the Finest
and Best Young Men In Georgia. Special To The Chronicle
Milledgeville, Ga. Nov. 30 Mr. Geo. C.
Evans, youngest son of the late Sam Evans, who was one of the
wealthiest and most prominent bankers in Middle Georgia, was found dead
in Macon yesterday morning in a small lagoon near the Atlantic compress.
Employees of the compress found his body about 8 o'clock in the morning
and notified Coroner Young. The verdict of the jury was that he died of
exposure.
He had gone to Macon to witness
the Thanksgiving football game. The last seen of him by his friends was
at the Hotel Lanier about nine o'clock the night before. How he came to
be where he was is a mystery to his people and friends.
Mr. Evans was about 20 years
old and was probably the best known and popular young man in our city.
His remains were brought to
the city yesterday afternoon and the funeral will be from the residence
Sunday morning. The following gentleman will act as pall-bearers: Hon.
Jno Conn, R. C. Robson, G.C. McKinley, Lieut. Milliard Little, L.C. Hall
and John T. Day.
This is an unusually
sad death and cast a gloom over our whole city.
Mr. Evans leaves considerable
property, estimated at about one hundred thousand dollars. His immediate
relatives are his mother Mrs. Sam Evans, Sr., his three sisters
Mrs.
Alice McGraw, Mrs. Ada Austin, Mrs. Bessie Hirsch and one brother
Sam
Evans, Jr.
One of the saddest features
of his death is his engagement to one of the most beautiful girls in Georgia.
They were waiting till he reached his majority to be married.
Young, handsome, kind, and
generous, his loss will long be felt by this community.
December 7, 1907
Union Recorder
~excerpt~ Miss
Annie Louise Hall and Mr. Robert H. McComb were united in marriage
last Wednesday evening, at eight o'clock, at the home of the bride's uncle
and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Wooten....The ceremony was impressively
performed by Rev. D. W. Brannen in the presence of relatives and
a few invited guests. ...Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. McComb
left for a visit to Chattanooga and Atlanta.
The brides is the only daughter
of the late Col. and Mrs. Wm. Hall... Mr. McComb is the only som
of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. McComb..they will make their home at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. McComb.
January 12, 1908
Macon Daily Telegraph
Milledgeville, Ga. Jan. 18 - Mrs. Annie
Chambers Farmer, wife of Mr. J. I. Farmer, died Tuesday morning
at her home in this city at 2 o'clock after an illness of several weeks.
Mrs. Farmer is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Chambers,
of this city, four sisters, Misses Frances, Mattie, Emma and Bertha
Chambers, and her brothers, Messrs. Jim, William, Thomas and Rembeaut.
Her remains will be interred today at 11 o'clock in the Hopewell cemetery.
Mr. W.
H. Mathis died at his home here at three o'clock Monday afternoon after
an illness of several months. Mr. Mathis was quiete an elderly man and
served his country well in the Confederate army. Mr. Mathis left a wife
and five chilldren to mourn his death. His remains were interred in the
city cemetery.
February 2, 1908
Macon Weekly Telegraph
Milledgeville, Ga. Feb. 22 -Ford,
the nineteen-months-old son of Rev. and Mrs. Ford McRee, who died
Monday night after and illness of three weeks, was buried this morning
in the city cemetery at 10 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Walton, of Augusta, performed
the services in a very sweet and beautiful way. The pallbearers were the
stewards of the church, and the choir sang several beautiful songs. Mrs.
McRee's father and sister, Mr. Latimer, and Miss Latimer of Woodstock,
and Mr. McRee's mother, Mrs. Hutchings, were called here by the death of
Ford.
Mr. William
R. Ennis, one of Baldwin's oldest and most highly respected citizens,
was buried here yesterday. Mr. Ennis' wife and only daughter preceded him
to the grave a number of years ago and he leaves one grandson, Mr. Charlie
Tyler, of Texas.
Mr. J. S. Laramoreand
MissRosebud Armstrong
were united
in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Armstrong.
Rev. Lamar Sims performed the ceremony. Immediately after the ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Laramore left for Thomson, where they will visit relatives
before returning to the city.
February 16, 1908
The Macon Daily Telegraph
Death of Miss Alta King
Milledgeville, Feb. 16. Miss Alta
King, daughter of Mr. J. B. King, of the Black Springs district,
died suddenly yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Willie Moore.
Miss King was talking to several persons and she coughed, and immediately
she had a hemorrhage from a broken blood vessel, from which she died before
a doctor could be gotten. Miss King lived in Milledgeville with her sister,
Mrs.
Culpepper, who was prostrated with grief when she found her sister
dead. Miss King leaves two brothers and four sisters, her mother died about
nine years ago. One of her brothers is very ill in Milledgeville with pleurisy
and the family is apprehensive of his condition.
(Note. Alta and Lonnie Babb
had applied for a marriage license; she died before they married.)
February 28, 1908
Macon Daily Telegraph
Milledgeville, Ga., Feb. 27 - Mr. Theodore
M. Conn died at five o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of his
parents Capt. and Mrs. W. S. Conn, after a lingering illness. He
was a prominent young man and his untimely death has cast a gloom over
the entire community. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the Knights
of Pythias. He was buried this afternoon at four o'clock in the city cemetery.
The large concourse of friends attending showed his popularity.
March 11, 1908
The Augusta Chronicle
Extensive mines of pure kaolin. The Stevens
Pottery, up the Georgia, near Milledgeville is the finest deposit of clay
in the world.
March 13, 1908
Macon Daily Telegraph
Milledgeville, Ga., March 12 - Mrs.
Wallace Butts
died at her home in this city yesterday afternoon after
an illness of a year. Recently she was operated on at Dr. Rawlins' sanitarium
at Sandersville, but her condition grew worse until her death. Mrs. Butts
was a Miss Annie Lou Hutchin(g)s
of
this county, she leaves a devoted husband, one son of three years, her
parents and two brothers. Her remains will be interred at the Black Springs
cemetery, six miles from the city. (Note - she is buried at Butts-Thomas
Cemetery.)
Miss
Mary E. Hopkins died this morning after an illness of several weeks
with la grippe, which developed into pneumonia. Miss Hopkins came to Milledgeville
years ago from the North, and was one of the eldest women in the city.
Miss Hopkins had many friends who regret her death and will hold her in
loving memory for her many kind and Christian acts.
March 24, 1908
Union-Recorder
Mrs.
Catherine Gilman, 81 years old, died at the residence of her daughter,
Mrs.
Alonzo Simpson in Midway, Wednesday night at ten o'clock. The funeral
services were conducted by Father Hamilton at Sacred Heart Church
Thursday morning at ten o'clock. The interment was at the Milledgeville
Cemetery.
April 8, 1908
Macon Weekly Telegraph
Milledgeville, Ga. April 7.
The remains of Mr.Samuel
S. Tennent, who died yesterday morning at his home in this city, after
an illness of two weeks, were interred this morning in the City cemetery
with Masonic honors. Rev. J. J. Lanier, of Washington, Ga., officiating.
Mr. Tennent was 57 years of age, and was born in Charleston, S.C., but
spent the great part of his life in Asheville, N.C. He has been a prominent
secret order man, a leading Mason, for years a member of these different
lodges: Mount Hermon Lodge, No. 118, Asheville, N.C.; Cyrene Lodge No.
5, Ashville; Pisgah Lodge, K. of P., No. 32, Asheville; Royal Arcanum,
Asheville; Oasis Temple, Mystic, Shriners, Charlotte; Woodmen of the World,
Ashville; Milledgeville Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks,
774, Milledgeville. Mr. Tennent was for 25 years traveling agent for the
Lucas Paint Company of Philadelphia, and had hundreds of friends who will
learn of his death with sadness. He leaves a wife and three children, Miss
Anne
Tennent of Tifton and Master Gilbert and little MissEmma
Tracey Tennent. His sister, Mrs Stewart Leech, of Minnesota,
and Mr. Edward Tennent, of South Carolina, have been with the family
for ten days.
May 5, 1908
Union-Recorder
WOMAN KILLS HUSBAND, After Being Severely
Beaten She Uses Shot Gun.
Jimmie
Myrick, a negro residing on Mr. John Stiles place, in the northern
part of the county, was shot and killed by his wife Essie, Sunday
morning at eleven o'clock.
The man beat the woman with sticks
and bricks. She finally secured a gun and shot him, killing him instantly.
Coroner Scott was notified and held an inquest. The jury returned a verdict
of justifiable homicide.
May 17, 1908
Atlanta Constitution
FATHER AND SON
IN BLOODY DUEL. Williard Brewer, Near Milledgeville, Killed by Father.
Father Was Also Wounded. Dan Brewer and His Son Had Quarrel Over Family
Matters, Which Resulted in a Tragic Encounter- Son Was Shot From Horseback.
Milledgeville, Ga.,
May 16 (Special) Williard Brewer,
a young man about 21, was shot and killed this morning about six miles
below this city, in Baldwin county, by his father, Dan Brewer, a
man of about 68. The shooting was the result of a quarrel between father
and son over some family matters.
The son,
it seems, protested against his father's treatment of the family and used
some harsh language to his father last night. The quarrel was renewed this
morning, the father, it is said, waiting for his son in a lane near the
house, armed with a double-barreled shotgun. Young Brewer came that way
going to the field to plow, riding his horse. The father renewed the quarrel,
threatening the young man, it is alleged, for the language he had used
to him the night before, finally leveling his gun and firing striking young
Brewer from his waist to chin.
About the same time the young man commenced firing with his pistol as he
fell, shooting four times, one shot making a flesh wound in his father's
? which was not serious enough to prevent his being lodged in jail.
The young man did not speak after the shot, and died in a few moments after
falling from his horse. The father was prevented from again firing by the
only eye-witness, his son-in-law. The verdict of the coroner's jury was
murder.
Note: Williard Brewer
is buried in Matilda Chapel Cemetery in Stevens Pottery. Dan Brewer,
received 5 years for manslaughter and was released Dec. 14, 1912.
Dan Brewer, a native
of Wilkinson County, was in the 3rd Georgia Infantry. His pension
is filed in Baldwin County. He died in Dublin, at his daughter's
Cora Carmanni. in 1920 and is buried at New Bethel Baptist Church.
March 15, 1908
Macon Daily Telegraph
Milledgeville, Ga., March 14. Mr. William
Vaughn died at his home near the sanitarium after a few days illness
of pneumonia.
He leaves a wife and two children, Miss
Alice
Vaughn,
of Atlanta, and Mr. Fred Vaughn, of this city. Mr. Vaughn
was an
honest man, a good friend and much respected
by a large number of people. His remains were interred in the cemetery
at
Gordon, Ga., Thursday afternoon.
May 31, 1908
Union Recorder
Mr. C. A. Ivey, of this county
and Miss Henrietta Joiner,
of Butler, were united in marriage Tuesday, the 17th of March. The
marriage was a surprise to the relatives of the bride. Mr. Ivey is one
of the most substantial citizens and farmers of Baldwin. The young lady
he has won for his bride is pretty and attractive. The Union Recorder
joins his friends in wishing them much happiness.
June 6, 1908
Union Recorder
~excerpt~ In Memory of Mr. Wm. Vinson. The
angel of death entered the home of Mr. C. B. Scott, Monday evening,
May the twenty-fifth, and bore away the spirit of our loved grandfather. Mr.
William Vinson.
He was born the 28th day of April,
1836, in Hancock county. WHen a young man he was married to Miss Julia
Beall, a beautiful and an acomplished young lady, of Talbotton, Ga.
They lived together for twelve happy years when Gods saw fit to call her
home...he ever carried her memory with him, remaining true to her for thirty-six
years.
After the marriage of his eldest
daughter, Mrs. Scott, he made his home with her...
He leaves two daughters, Mrs.
C. B. Scott and Mrs. Dr. King both of this place, Mr. Thomas
Vinson, of Cochran, the only son, nine grand children, two brothers,
two sisters, relatives and a ost of friends to strive to meet him in heaven.
A GRANDDAUGHTER. May 27, 1908.
June 16, 1908
Union Recorder
Mr. Charles H. Whitfield andMiss
Marie Whitaker were united in marriage last Thursday evening, in Atlanta,
where Miss Whitaker was visiting her sister,
Mrs. A. H. Marchant.
The ceremony was performed in the
study of Dr. J. W. Lee, pastor of Trinity church and was a surprise
to their many friends and acquaintances in this city.
Mr. Whitfield is manager of
the Whitfield Grocery Co., and is one of Milledgeville's most prominent
young business men. He is the second son of the late Hon. Robert Whitfield,
and is an industrious and capable young man. He is held in the highest
confidence and esteem by his fellow citizens.
The bride is the youngest daughter
of Dr. James M. Whitaker, first assistant physician at the State
Sanitarium, and is an accomplished and attractive young lady. She is quite
popular with a large circle of friends, who love and admire her on account
of her charming personality.
Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield arrived
in the city Saturday afternoon, and are home to their many friends at the
residence of Mrs. A. B. Scott, No. 201 North Jefferson street.
June 16, 1908
Union Recorder
Mr.
Luther Medlin died at his home in Midway last Wednesday night, after
an illness of several weeks. He was an employee of the State Sanitarium
and was an industrious and worthy young man. He had a large circle of acquaintances,
and many friends. His remains were buried at Black Spring cemetery. He
is survived by his wife, parents and a number of relatives.
July 21, 1908
Union-Recorder
A NEGRO KILLED. Cleveland Traywick Shot
Lewis Moss Saturday.
Cleveland Traywick shot and
killed Lewis Moss on the Latimer
place,
now owned by Mr. E. M. Ennis, in East Baldwin, last Saturday afternoon.
The negroes had gathered at a barbecue
dinner, and Traywick bought 40 cts. worth of the meat. He, however, refused
to pay the amount, and was made to go out of the house. He was flourishing
his pistol. He met Moss in the yard and the latter said something to him
about the amount he owed. Traywick immediately shot him. Coroner Scott
was notified and held an inquest Sunday. The jury, after hearing the evidence,
returned a verdict of murder.
Traywick made his escape and has
not yet been arrested.
See September 8,
1908
August 11, 1908
Union-Recorder
A NEGRO KILLED. Jeff Humphries Shot and
Killed by Chauncey Trawick.
Jeff
Humphries was shot and killed byChauncey Trawick Sunday afternoon
in the eastern part of the county. Humphries died soon after being shot.
Monday morning Coroner Scott
went out to the scene of the killing to hold the inquest. He secured the
following jurors: Chas. S. Brown, J. H. McComb, W. W. Moran, R. H. Gentry,
F. D. Posey and J. W. Moran.
The shooting occurred on the public
highway, and a number of witnesses were present.
From the evidence gathered it was
the result of a fight which occurred in the morning between Morgan Humphries,
a son of Jeff Humphries, and Jim Trawick, a brother of Chauncey Trawick,
in which the latter was whipped. In the afternoon several of the Trawicks
and Humphries met in the road. The fuss was renewed by Chauncey Trawick,
and he shot and killed Jeff Humphries. From the evidence before the coroner's
jury there were several pistols in the crowd, although the negro who was
killed did not have one.
Humphries worked on Mr. W. W. Moran's
place, and was said to be an industrious, honest and polite negro.
See September 8,
1908
August 15, 1908
Macon Weekly Telegraph
Mrs.
Z. S. Hunter,
wife of Mr. Z. S. Hunter, of Milledgeville, died
at the City Hospital last night after an illness of four weeks. She was
a victim of lung trouble.
The deceased is survived by a husband,
a son,
Francis Hunter, and a brother, R. L. Moore, of Scarborough,
Ga. The latter two arrived in the city last night and will accompany the
remains to Milledgeville, where they will be taken today for funeral and
interment.
Mrs. Hunter was 48 years of age.
August 18, 1908
Union Recorder
~excerpt~ Mr. Grover Bloodworth of this county and Miss Willie Joe Wright of Sharon were united in marriage at the Methodist church in Sharon last Wednesday....
Mr. Bloodworth was accompanied from this city by Messrs. Oscar Bloodworth, S. D. Stembridge, J. W. Ivey and Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Bloodworth.
The bridal party reached the home of Mr. A. R. Bloodworth in this county Thursday, where a reception was held.....
Mr Bloodworth is a young man of splendid character and is held
in the highest esteem by all who kown him. He is principal of the Sharon
schools and is recognized as a splendid teacher and disciplinarian..
August 25, 1908
Union Recorder
Mr.
Daniel Lockhart died at his home in Fivay, Fla., last Thursday morning,
after an illness of several days with typhoid fever. His remains reached
this city Friday morning, and were carried to the home of Mrs. Julia
Lockhart in Midway. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon,
Rev.
Lamar Sims officiating. The interment took place in the city cemetery.
Mr. Lockhart was born and reared
in Midway. he was a machinist, and was a employee of the State Sanitarium
for a number of years. A few years ago he gave up his position a the Sanitarium
and moved to South Georgia. A few months ago he went to Fivay, Fla., to
make his home. He is survived by his wife, who before her marriage was
Miss
Leila Tennille, and one son; his mother, two sisters and a brother
also survive him.
September 8,
1908
Union-Recorder
Governor Smith has offered
a reward of one hundred dollars for the apprehension and deliver to Sheriff
Terry of Cleveland and Chauncey Trawick, two negroes who are
want for murder in this county. Cleveland Trawick shot and killed Lewis
Moss. Chauncey Trawick killed Ben Humphries. Both of the negroes
made their escape immediately after the killing and have not been captured.
Sheriff Terry has made persistent efforts to capture the murderers, but
his vigilance has gone unawarded.
October 25, 1908
The Augusta Chronicle
MISSES HUMBER AND THE BRIDGE. Statement
made to Public by Sister As To Their Position In Widely Discussed
Matter Eatonton, Ga. Oct. 9 (Special) The Eatonton Messenger tomorrow
will print the following:
My Dear Sir: Believing
you to be an advocate of fairness, truth and justice, I wish you to know
exactly the position of Misses Humber (my sisters) in this Baldwin
County bridge affair. We are not asking sympathy but our rights. The deeds
to all of the Little River water rights on the Sanford place were
purchased by our grandfather about 1860, and we still hold them, and have
held the property in undisputed possession these forty years and more.
What other and better claims to property? And yet we are said to have no
rights on this river. The erectors of this bridge at Gage's Ford, (a part
of the aforesaid water rights) knew of our ownership, as the deeds are
recorded here, and moreover my husband, when here in the summer had a talk
with the chairman of the county commissioners of Baldwin, telling them
of the illegality of their proposed step, and saying if they persisted,
we would be forced to resort to the law. To this they have paid no attention,
nor have they made any proposition to purchase our right. Hence our only
step was to sue for injunction. After the first injunction these bridge
builders waited until they knew we had not a male protector in the state,
then proceeded to overrun two women by erecting this structure. A monument
to covetedness and lawlessness. These men or others hired by
them, continued to work after the second injunction. There was not enough
time to comply with the technicalities of the law and so urgent was the
need of this bridge that, it is stated work went on even through the Sabbath;
Thus ignoring the laws of God and man. Verily their zeal will consume us.
We expected
the law to protect us; when it failed what else was left but to defend
our rights? It is a boast that the bridge was built in defiance of
the law; no one dared claim it; had we not a right to thrust it from our
territory? Our work was not done in a corner. The negroes had been so intimidated
that no one could be induced to lend a hand to the wrecking. Who can tell
what moral effect this lawless conduct, on the part of the president of
the board of trade and a few so-called leading citizens like him, will
have upon the less intelligent in the surrounding country? What an example!
There are plenty of good men here not party to this mob act, but few dare
sound a voice in defense of the whole truth. Perhaps they are ashamed for
the outside world to hear of the cowardly and disgraceful conduct of some
of their fellow-citizens.
This the place where
a terrible howl arose recently over the whipping of a woman, a convicted
thief, and now is it not strange that in this same place two good gentlewomen
struggling to make themselves an honest living are arrested for attempting
to protect their property. Some thought that the arrest a smart act, one
or two men going so far as to wish them thrust in jail, and even threatening
the young lawyers who are defending their cause. Has the voice of condemnation
been strong enough to be heard of of town? Let every nook and corner of
this state sound the death knell to these deeds; and lovers of justice
help us get our rights! There is no coloring to this. It is all true, and
as you, our father's friend state these facts, as I give them, in your
paper and to any other papers whose columns you have access?
Very Respectfully
MRS. J. H. WHITE
Milledgeville, Ga. Oct. 7, 1908
(Note: 1908 Baldwin County map shows the
bridge at Gage's Ford. It is called Cline's Bridge.)
October 27, 1908
Union Recorder
Mrs. Bettie Wilkinson died at her home in this city last Thursday night, after an illness of a week. The funeral services were conducted Saturday by Rev. Lamar Sims, and the remains interred in the cemetery at Salem church. Mrs. Wilkinson was the widow of the late Mr. James Wilkinson, and was 86 years of age. She is survived by an adopted daughter, Mrs. W. G. Goddard, of Atlanta. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church.
November 19, 1908
Atlanta Constitution
CATER-MYRICK
Forsyth, Ga., November 28 - (Special) The
wedding of MissFlorence Cater and Mr.
William
Lanford Myrick, of Milledgeville, was a brilliant event which took
place at the Baptist church at 5:30 Thursday afternoon.
The wedding chorus from Lohengrin
was sung by fourteen young ladies from Bessie Tift college, under the direction
of Miss Mary Duggan, as the bridal party entered. Miss Ruby Askew presided
at the organ.
Misses Juliet Rutherford and Cornelia
Ensign and Masters Hugh Jackson and Charlie Collier were the ribbon bearers.
The ushers, preceding the bridal party, were Dr. W. T. Jones, of Atlanta;
Mr. Lewis Flemister, of Milledgeville, Mr. Cleveland Campbell, of Milledgeville,
and Mr. John Cater, of Forsyth. They were followed by Miss Ruth Whatley
of Newnan and Miss Wilhemina Drummond, of Atlanta, coming down opposite
aisles; Mr. Andrew Edwards of Milledgeville, and Mr. Frank Bone, of Stevens'
Pottery; Miss Annie Kate Fletcher and Miss Lucile Cater and Mr. Oliver
Echols, of Stevens' Pottery, and Mr. E. Brittain Edwards, of Macon.
Next came Miss Hattie Bloodworth,
first bridesmaid, and Mr. J. M. Walker, of North Carolina.
Little Louise Bloodworth followed,
bearing an immense yellow rose, among the petals of which was the wedding
ring, and Mary Birdsey preceded the bridge, scattering rose petals from
a golden basket. The bride entered with her sister, Miss Daisy Cater, and
Mr. Myrick with his best man, Rev. Lamar Sims, of Milledgeville, and the
ceremony was performed by Rev. E. W. Brannen, of Milledgeville.
Mr. and Mrs. Myrick, accompanied
by the entire bridal party left at once for Macon in a special car, where
a box party at the Grand, with supper at the Lanier, were planned.
At midnight the wedding journey was
continued to interesting points in Florida.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mrs. Myrick, Mrs. Yancy, Dr. and Mrs. John P. Atkinson, of Milledgeville;
Mrs. Barron, of Round Oak; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cater and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie
Cater, of Macon, and Mrs. Sam Rogers, of Perry.
November 24, 1908
Union-Recorder
The marriage of Miss May
Brooks to Mr. Albert Lugand was solemnized at the home of the
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Brooks, on North Wayne street,
last Wednesday evening at eight o'clock.
The ceremony was performed in an
impressive manner by Rev. Lamar Sims, in the presence of relatives
and a few invited guests. The home was tastily decorated with palms and
ferns.
The bride is a pretty and attractive
young lady, with which is combined a most pleasing personality that has
won her a host of friends in the city.
Mr. Lugand is a clever, genial
young man, who, on account of his manly conduct and up-rightness of character,
is held in high esteem. He is traveling salesman of Messrs. John Conn
& co.
Mr. and Mrs. Lugand left for
a short trip to Athens, and when they return to the city will be at home
at the residence of Mr. R. H. Wootten, on the Hill.
December 8, 1908
Union-Recorder
Mr.
J. E. Sherrer was the victim of a sad accident last Thursday afternoon
which cost him his life. At the time of the accident he, with Mr. E.
N. Stevens, was hunting on the east side of Oconee river, about four
miles south of the city. The men attempted to go through a barbed wire
fence, when both guns were simultaneously discharged, and it is thought
that the shot from the gun of Mr. Stevens struck Sherrer. Stevens
as he learned that Sherrer had been shot went for aid, and on his return
found that the wounded man was dead. The remains were brought to the home
of a relative near the Sanitarium, and Coroner Scott notified. An inquest
was held Friday morning, and the jury declared that the death of Mr. Sherrer
was due to an accident. The deceased had many relatives and friends who
sincerely regret his untimely and tragic death.
December 15, 1908
Union-Recorder
Mr. J. T. McCrary and Miss Burnie
Snipes were united in marriage the 18th of November, 1908, at the residence
of Mr. J. T. Pettigrew.
The ceremony was performed by Mr.
Pettigrew, in the presence of only a few witnesses.
Mr. McCrary is one of West Baldwin's
successful farmers, and is held in high confidence by all who know him.
The young lady he has won as his bride is sweet and attractive, and has
many friends in the county.
The Union Recorder joins friends
in wishing them happiness.
January 9, 1909
Milledgeville News
Alex
Griggs, a negro about 20 years old fell from the railroad trestle over
Fishing creek, within the city limits Wednesday and was instantly killed.
It is supposed that he had an epileptic fit. He was an employe at one of
the local brick concerns.
January 9, 1909
Union-Recorder
TWO SHOOTINGS ONE WEEK FOR THE COUNTY.
One Occurred In City Limits of Milledgeville
and The Other Near Brown's Crossing-The Story
Saturday afternoon last Hattie
Brown, generally known around town as Hattie Jackson, was shot
near the Georgia railroad depot by Charlie Reeves. The trouble was
of domestic nature and during a quarrel Reeves became enraged and fired
on the woman, using a 44 calibre pistol. She died almost instantly and
Reeves fled. Both were, of course, negroes.
Bloodhounds were used around
the state farm, but no trail could be developed when they reached the scene
due probably to the fact that so many people had been around.
Monday morning the second shooting
occurred on the Wilson place about 8 miles out. Drury Watson was
shot by Lee Bonner and while his death was not sudden, yet the wound
was pronounced fatal. Sheriff Terry went at once in pursuit of Bonner.
They were also negroes.
See May 25, 1909
February
9, 1909
The Atlanta Constitution
CAPTAIN CARAKER DIES.
Widely Known Confederate Officer Dead
at Milledgeville.
Milledgeville, Ga., February 8 - (Special)
Captain Will
Caraker, one of the best know citizens of Milledgeville, died Sunday
after an illness covering a period of many months. He was an officer in
the confederate army and a well-known business man here. He is survived
by a large number of relatives.
February
9, 1909
Columbus Daily Enquirer
DEATH CLAIMS TWO IN MILLEDGEVILLE
Mrs. J. C. Whitaker and Captain
William Caraker Both Succumb to Death
Milledgeville, Ga., Feb. 8 - Death
claimed heavy toll here Sunday in the person of two of the best known people
in this section of the stat. Mrs.
J. C. Whitaker, wife of a leading business man here, died as the result
of a paralytic stroke which occurred last Wednesday. She was about sixty
years of age and prominent in local circles.
Captain William Caraker, aged
76 years, who was an officer in the Confederate army and for many years
one of the leading business men of this city, died from a complication
of troubles.
May 20, 1909
The Macon Daily Telegraph
SAMUEL T. TANT DEAD; INJURED WHILE BATHING.
Milledgeville, Ga., May 19 - As a result
of a high dive in shallow water Monday afternoon while in bathing, Samuel
T. Tant, one of the best known young men of this city, age 30, died
this morning early. He struck the bottom, causing injury to the spine and
peneumonia developed. He was the oldest son of Mrs. Emmie Jackson, proprietress
of the Baldwin Hotel, and was assistant chief electrician of the local
light company. He leaves mother, young wife, several brothers and three
sisters. The funeral will be held at the old home in Columbia county on
Thursday morning.
May 25, 1909
Union-Recorder
REEVES ARRESTED IN JACKSONVILLE.
He Murdered Hattie Brown in This City the 2nd of Last January
Charlie Reeves, who shot and
killed Hattie Brown, in this city, Jan. 2nd, 1909, was arrested
in Jacksonville, Fla., last Saturday morning by Sheriff Terry.
The murder was a brutal one, and
immediately after committing the crime Reeves made his escape. Sheriff
Terry recently located him in Jacksonville, and left this city Friday
night for the purpose of arresting him. Mr. Terry reached that city Saturday
morning, and with an officer, went to the house, where Reeves was living.
He entered the room, where he found the negro sitting on the side of the
bed. He was arrested without any trouble.
Sheriff Terry returned to the city
Sunday with Reeves and placed him in jail, where he will remain until the
July term of court, when he will be tried for murder.
Sheriff Terry has a way of catching
violators of the law that will convince them that they have a slim chance
to escape punishment.
(Note: Charlie Reeves was found guilty of
murder in November 1909.)
July 13, 1909
Union-Recorder
RABURN
REEVES ARRESTED FOR MURDER. Killed His Wife Two Weeks Ago With an Iron
Rod. Raburn Reeves, a negro residing on Mr. C. M. Wright's
place, in the western part of the county, was arrested Monday on the charge
of killing his wife.
The murder of which Reeves is accused
occurred two weeks ago. He and his wife had a row about one of their sons
leaving home, the mother taking the part of the son. It is said that the
man bought shells and announced his intention to kill the boy. The mother
announced that she was going to the home of another son and warn the other
not to return home. This angered Reese he struck her on the back of the
head with an iron bar. The woman ran to the home of her son and fell dead.
For some cause the fact that the woman had been killed was not made known
until two weeks after the killing. Coroner Scott, however, heard
of it, and went out to where the woman was buried Monday. The body was
exhumed, and an autopsy held by Dr. G. D. Compton, who announced
that the fund the skull at the base of the brain fractured, and that the
same would produce death. The jury, after hearing the evidence, about as
outlined above, found that the woman's death was the result of the blow,
and that the same was murder.
Reeves was arrested by Mr. Walter
Childress and brought to this city and is now in jail.
July 17, 1909
The Atlanta Constitution
Henry Kidd, Milledgeville, Ga.
Milledgeville, Ga., July 16 (Special)
Henry Kidd, 13 years old, son of Dr. J. E. Kidd, died here today
from blood poisoning. A few days ago while playing he struck a nail in
his foot. His right leg was amputated in hopes of preventing death.
July 20, 1909
Union-Recorder
AN AWFUL TRAGEDY SATURDAY NIGHT
Mr. J. A. Aldred Killed and Policeman
Roberts Shot by Mr. W. F. Croley.
An awful tragedy was enacted
on the streets of this city last Saturday night, shortly after ten o'clock.
Mr. J.
A. Aldred was killed and Policeman J. W. Roberts was wounded
with bullets fired from a thirty-eight Smith & Wesson pistol, in the
hands of Mr. W,. F. Croley.
At the time Mr. Aldred was shot,
he was standing in front of the Elks barber shop, leaning against a post
of the entrance. The bullet passed through his right forearm and entered
his abdomen. He fell upon the sidewalk and died in less than an hour.
The bullet that struck Policeman
Roberts entered his right arm and passed through the shoulder breaking
his collar bone. He was assisting in arresting Mr. Croley.
At the time of the shooting there
was a large crowd in the immediate neighborhood of where the tragedy occurred,
and a great excitement prevailed. When arrested Mr. Croley was immediately
locked in the city guard house, and later carried to the county jail. Physicians
were hastily summoned to attend the wounded men. It was realized that Mr.
Aldred was desperately wounded, and there was no chance for his recovery.
He died without uttering a word, except and exclamation immediately after
he had been shot. The remains were viewed by Coroner Scott, and
later carried to the undertaking department of the Milledgeville Buggy
& Furniture Company where they were prepared for burial. They were
then borne to the family residence on North Wilkinson street.
The arm of Mr. Roberts was dressed
by Dr. G. D. Compton, and he was sent to his home. The wound is
not a dangerous one, and the officer will rapidly recover.
Mr. Croley, when he did the shooting,
was under the influence of whisky and was resisting arrest. Earlier in
the night he went to the stables of Mr. J. R. Roberts and became involved
in a difficulty with Mr. Roberts concerning the settlement of an account
for stall rent for his mule. Chief of Police Lawrence and night
watchman Butts place him under arrest, and after reaching the city
hall, released him on his promise to go home, and stand trial when
he returned to the city.
Instead of carrying out his promise,
he secured his pistol and walking up and down the center of Hancock stret,
defied the police. The officers realized that he was desperate, and that
there would be blood shed if they attempted to arrest him, and hesitated
as to the best manner to proceed. The excitement caused a large crowd to
gather in the neighborhood. Some of Mr. Croley's friends approached him
and tried to reason with him. He would not hear them, and continued to
walk up and down the street with his hand on his pistol, which was in his
right hand coat pocket.
Chief of Police Lawrence telephoned
Mayor
Bell the condition of affairs, and the Mayor came from his home, Upon
reaching the scene he went to where he thought Mr. Croley was standing
near some cotton in from of the Walker warehouse. He called to him two
or three times, but received no answer. He then learned that Mr.
Croley had gone down the street, and came back to Culver & Kidd's
corner,
and found Mr. Croley standing near the crossing about midway between the
drug store and Exchange bank. He advanced towards Mr. Croley with the three
policemen by his side, and told him that he wanted to speak to him. Mr.
Croley warned him not to come a step farther. Mr. Bell then said "I am
your friend and wish to have a word with you!" As he was talking Mr. Jessie
Roberts approached Mr. Croley from the rear and caught him around the waist.
Unfortunately he missed his right arm and Mr. Croley immediately jerked
his pistol from his pocket and began shooting. The evidence was that he
endeavored to shoot over his left shoulder at the man who had caught him,
but as he was turned the bullet went wild and struck Mr. J. A. Aldred.
The second shot followed in quick succession, and struck Policeman Roberts.
The policemen, with Mr. J. W. Seal, rushed forward and caught him.
In the scramble all of them fell to the ground. Mr. Croley's pistol was
knocked from his hand and later picked up by Policeman Lawrence.
The coroner's inquest was held Sunday
morning at the city hall. The jury was composed of Dr. G. D. Compton,
Foreman;
Dr. T. B. Perry, Messrs. J. W. Seal, Thomas Hughes,
J. M. Bayne
and C. I Newton. Several witnesses were examined,
and after hearing the evidence a verdict that Mr. Aldred had come to his
death from a pistol shot fired by W. F. Croley, and that same was murder,
was rendered.
The verdict was not a unanimous one.
Mr. Croley is one of Baldwin county's
most successful farmers, and resides about eight miles east of the city.
This sad tragedy is deeply
regretted by all our people.
(Found not guilty Jan. 1911)
August 1 1909
The Atlanta Constitution
RICHARD N. LAMAR DIES AT MILLEDGEVILLE
School Commissioner of Baldwin County---Well
-Known Throughout State.
Milledgeville, Ga, July 31 (Special) Richard
N. Lamar, aged 62 years, one of the most prominent citizens of Georgia,
county school commissioner of Baldwin county, died here this morning at
4 o'clock, after an illness covering a period of several months.
Mr. Lamar is survived by a
wife, three children , a daughter and son living in New York, and one son
in California. All are married. he is also survived by a brother, L.J.
Lamar, steward of the Georgia state sanitarium.
The funeral will be held here today.
August 2, 1909
The Atlanta Constitution
CHAS.
M. PROSSER DIES.
He Was Formerly Sheriff, of Baldwin County.
Sparta, Ga., August 21 (Special- Charles
M. Prosser, of Milledgeville, died here this morning at the home of his
son-in-law, T. H. Little. He was 65 years old, and left a wife and
one daughter.
He was for a long while sheriff of
Baldwin county, and was well known throughout middle Georgia. The funeral
will be held at Milledgeville tomorrow.
August 13, 1909
Augusta Chronicle
Mr. Val
Moseley Died In Milledgeville
News has been received in Augusta of the
death of Mr.
Val Moseley, who died Wednesday afternoon in Milledgeville,
Ga.
The funeral services will be held
this afternoon in Milledgeville.
Mr. Moseley was well known in this section,
having been a former resident of Richmond county. His death will be learned
with much regret.
August 24, 1909
Union Recorder
Mrs.
Mary Ann Moran, widow of the late Mr. E. L. Moran, died at her
home in the eastern part of the county early Monday morning.
Mrs. Moran retired in her usual
health Sunday night. Early Monday morning her son, Mr. A. W. Moran,
of
Augusta, who was visiting her, awoke and called her, buy received no answer.
He later called her again, and receiving no reply, went to her bedside.
He found that she was dead, having passed away some time earlier in the
morning.
The funeral services were held
at the home this morning, and the remains laid to rest in the old family
burial ground. The services were conducted by Rev. Ford McRee.
Mrs. Moran was Miss Yates before
her marriage, and was born in Upson county on March 14th, 1828. She was
a member of the Primitive Baptist church, and her long life had been full
of faithful service to Him whom she loved and served, and to her family
and loved ones. She is survived by four children and a number of grand-children
and great-grand children.
“The Herald & Advertiser”
Newnan, Coweta Co., Georgia
NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, August 27,
1909
LOCAL News Mr. T.A. Brown received
a telegram yesterday from the superintendent of the State Sanitarium announcing
the death of Mr. John Bird, an inmate
of that institution, on Wednesday last. The deceased formerly resided in
the Fourth district and was committed to the State Sanitarium about four
years ago. He was 68 years of age and is survived by several children.
(Transcribed by Candace [Teal] Gravelle
– August 17, 2006)
September 14, 1909
Union Recorder
Mrs.
Harriett Johnson died at her home in the Southern part of the city
last Saturday, after a long illness. Her funeral services were conducted
Sunday morning by Rev. Ford McRee. Mrs. Johnson was a widow lady.
September
17, 1909
Milledgeville News
Mr. Cornelius Youngblood Died
at Ripe Age Last Week
Last week at his home in West
Baldwin county Mr.Cornelius
Youngblood, aged 85 years, died after a long illness, which assumed
seriousness just a week before his death. Mr. Youngblood served four years
in the army of Northern Virginia doing splendid work for the Confederacy.
His burial was at Hopewell M. E. church.
He leaves seven children, five
of whom reside in this county and two in Wilkinson. they are: Joseph,
Maurice, James, C. A., C. R., and Mrs. Elizabeth Bentley
and Mrs. Rebecca Hootten. In the death of Mr. Youngblood the community
suffers a loss of one of its most respected citizens.
September 19, 1909
Macon Weekly Telegraph
The marriage of Miss Agnes
King to Mr. Oscar Bloodworth was solemnized at the home of the
bride on Wednesday evening, in the presence of relatives and friends. Rev.
Ford McRee officiating.
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Wade Binford announce the engagement of their daugher,Lucy Gladys Binford, to Mr. Thedore Turk Barnes, the marriage to occur on Wednesday, November 24.
October 22, 1909
Milledgeville News
At the residence of Dr. Allen,
last
Saturday morning, Miss
Gertrude Youngblood and Mr. Wm. Hood were united in marriage,
Rev.
Lamar Sims officating. The affair was quiet, only a few near relatives
and special friends of the couple being present.
Mr. Hood is from Tennille and
has an enviable reputation there. Miss Youngblood is well known here and
the future home of the couple will be in Tennille. Good wishes are extended
by a host of friends.
October 29, 1909
Union Recorder
A pretty home wedding of the week
was that of Miss Jones Gibson
and
Mr.
Homer Bivins, both of this city, at the home of the bride's mother,
Mrs.
E. P. Gibson, yesterday evening at 8:30 o'clock, Rev. Lamar Sims
officiating.
Quite a crowd of friends and relatives
were present at the wedding and best wishes are extended to the popular
young couple. Mr. & Mrs. Bivins will make their home in Milledgeville,
corner of Clarke and Montgomery streets.
October 29, 1909
Union Recorder
At the home of the bride's grandmother,
Mrs.
Skelton Napier, a happy marriage was consummated Wednesday evening,
Oct. 20, the contracting parties being Miss
Isabel Napier and Mr. John W. Hawkins, Rev. E. A. Ernest
officiating.
After the ceremony a splendid supper
was served and a reception tendered all the guests of the happy occasion.
Best wishes are extended the happy young couple for a long and prosperous
life, and of course for a happy one.
October 29, 1909
Union Recorder
Entertainment Next Wednesday. In
Honor of Miss Mamie
Bateman Hawkins and Mr. Timothy Crowley Collins who are
to be married next Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Collins, of this ounty, will tender a reception to the bridal
couple at their country home Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Quite a number
of friends, including three young married couples have been invited to
be present nd the affair will no doubt be a very enjoyable one.
November 16, 1909
Union-Recorder
Annie Ward,
a negro girl was accidentally shot and killed last Sunday, by her half-brother,
Charley
Ward. The boy was playing with a single-barrel shot gun, when the weapon
was discharged. The shot entered the left eye of the girl, killing her
at once. The accident happened on Mr. J. H. Lawrence's place in
the north-western part of the county.
November 26, 1909
Milledgeville News.
Smith-Flury Wedding. Monday morning
Rev. Lamar Sims officated at the wedding of Miss Leslie
Smith and Mr. Harry Flury, of Midway. The marriage occurred
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Beck where the couple will reside.
Miss Smith is quite well known in
Milledgeville and Midway and Mr. Flury is connected with the state sanitarium.
Best wishes and congratulations were extended the young couple by a host
of friends.
November 29, 1909
Macon Weekly Telegraph
The marriage of Miss Lucie Gladys
Binford to Mr. Theodore Turk Barnes was a lovely one occurring
at the home of the bride's parents on North Wayne street. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Ford McRee. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs.
Barnes left for Dublin, making the trip cross country in an automobile.
Man and handsome presents were received attesting the popularity
of the young couple.
The announcement of the engagement
of MissMable Bowen and Capt. James
Milliard Little of this city, has caused no little interest among their
friends all over the state. The marriage will occur Wednesday, December
15th, at the Baptist Church in Jewells, Ga., the home of the bride.
December 7, 1909
Union-Recorder
Charles
Warren was shot in a fight at a negro gathering at Hopewell Saturday
night, the 27th of last month. He died the next night. An inquest by the
coroner failed to identify the person doing the shooting.
Edmund
Sykes, a negro, was shot and killed in the 115th district Saturday
night. The shooting occurred at a negro gathering. Will Jones has
been arrested and is now in jail charged with the crime.
December 14, 1909
Union-Recorder
Lee Wurnum, a negro is in
the county jail, having been arrested on a warrant sworn out by Coroner
Scott, charging him with the murder of Charles Warren, Saturday
night, the 27th of November, near Hopewell. Two other negroes were arrested
on the same charge, but at the commitment trial held last Wednesday, they
were given their freedom.
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