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Atlanta Constitution - 19 June 1868:
The funeral of Mr. Cotchett, who died yesterday, will take place
from the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. Miles Turpin, this afternoon
at five o'clock. Mr. C., we believe, was a native of Charleston, SC, and
came to Atlanta some months ago in the hope that his health might be
benefitted by a change of locality. His disease was of a pulmonary character.
Atlanta Constitution - 15 July 1868:
Funeral of Colonel Ashby - The remains of Colonel Henry M. Ashby
were interred yesterday afternoon at six o'clock PM in Gray cemetery. The
very large number that attended the remains sufficiently attested the
respect for the deceased.
The funeral ceremonies were conducted by Rev. James Park of the First
Presbyterian church. We could not gain admittance, but learn that the Rev.
Pastor delivered lessons of wisdom to the living, which, we trust, was not
as "seed sown upon dry ground."
The funeral procession was very large.
Many gathered about the grave of Ashby, and all wept that he should have so
foully fallen. - Knoxville Press & Herald
Atlanta Constitution - 13 January 1875:
Funeral Notice
MIDDLETON - The friends and acquaintances of Mathew James Middleton are
invited to attend his funeral from the residence of his uncle, James A.
Middleton, No. 69 Hill street, at 3 PM today.
Atlanta Constitution - 14 January 1875:
Funeral Notice
CLARK - The friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Mary Clark are invited to
attend the funeral of her son, Willie, which takes place from the residence
of Mr. J. D. Clark, No. 174 Loyd street, this evening at 2:30 PM. The
funeral oration will be delivered by Rev. Dr. Scott at Trinity church at 3 PM.
MOORE - The friends and acquaintances of W. C. Moore and family are
invited to attend his funeral tomorrow, 15th instant, from his late
residence on Marietta street, beyond the Rolling Mill, at ten o'clock AM.
The street cars run to the gate.
Atlanta Daily Constitution - 2 February 1875:
Death of John Casey
Verdict of the Coroner's Jury
After lingering until 6 1/4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, the above named
man, who was wounded about nine o'clock on Tuesday night, died. Mr. Casey
was 38 years old, was born in county Clare, Ireland, and has been a
resident of our city for fifteen years. He is represented as having been a
sober industrious man. He has a sister living in this country, and a
brother and other relatives in Ireland. About twelve months ago he married
a Mrs. Hall. With his wife he was sitting at his fireside pleasantly
talking when called to go to the basement where he received the wounds
which resulted in his death. His house is situated in a tolerably thickly
settled neighborhood, it was early in the night, and within a few yards of
his family, that he was attacked. The wound upon his skull was surely a
flesh wound, the bones were not fractured, and would not have produced
death. The wound in the throat cut the wind pipe almost into, leaving the
right side intact, the wound, which lay in the rear was punctured leaving
unhurt the larger veins on the side of the neck. This is the reason his
death was not immediate, the large veins being missed. He died from
secondary hemmorrage. Up to the time of his death, he recognized every one
that called, but seemed unconscious of his situation, or of the occurrence
in the basement.
[The article includes an official written vedict of the coroner's jury.]
Atlanta Constitution - 9 March 1875:
AUGUSTA - A design for the confederate monument has been submitted.
It is composed of Stone Mountain granite, cost $15,000. -- Two one-armed
ex-confederates, Messrs. Ward and Ratcliffe, both members of the 48th Georgia
regiment, and both of whom died in this city on Wednesday last, were buried
in the city cemetery... - Chronicle & Sentinel
DIED - On Thursday last, in Sumter county, Mrs. H. E. King.
In Eatonton, on Wednesday last, Miss Cynthia Ashfield.
Atlanta Consitution - 2 April 1875:
Married in Georgia
W. B. Bonnell to Miss Alice J. Wright, of Macon.
J. M. Boardman, of St. Mary's, KY to Miss Clara F. Kerr, of Macon.
John Wade to Miss Carrie Hunt, of McDuffie county.
Mr. C. E. Hochstrasser to Miss Hortense Salisbury of Columbus.
W. W. Lumpkin, of Union Point, to Miss Annette A. Elliott, of Augusta.
W. E. McAndrews to Miss Susie Newman of Upson county.
Col. J. H. Turner to Miss Alice Cabaniss, of Forsyth.
H. D. Green, of Troy, Ala., to Miss Mary L. Martin, of columbus, niece of Gen. Benning.
Died in Georgia
Miss P. Mathews, a pupil in the girls' high school, in Savannah, aged 18.
Mrs. M. J. Trezevant, in Covington.
Mr. J. W. Hinton, Sr. of Newton county, at Social Circle, of appoplexy. Aged 62.
Mr. Cud Smith, of Oglethorpe county.
C. L. Jenkins, of Pike county, in Louisiana.
Mrs. Bertha Neaman, of Barnesville, of heart disease.
Mrs. Caroline Reaves, of Pike county.
Mrs. Lizzie S. Duncan, of Laurens county.
Mrs. Lucy J. Hudson, of Jonesboro.
S. B. Walton, of Stewart county.
Atlanta Constitution - 3 April 1875:
Talbotton - Three sons of Ham attempted to break jail, but were
foiled. -- W. W. Baggett died on March 28th from a gunshot wound received
in the left leg just below the knee, on the 15th of February. he refused
to have the leg amputated. - Standard
Newnan - Pomp Haney and Jim Cooper, colored, were convicted of
murder in Heard Superior Court, and sentenced to be hung on the 14th of
May. - Herald
Irwinton - About four miles from this town, in a southwestern
direction, the skeletons of two human beings were found some time since, in
a situation and a position, which has convinced all who viewed the bones,
that they were the victims of vengeance of Judge Lynch. They were found
some distance from the road on a small stream of water, in a thicket, and
one of them when found had a rope around its neck, and was lying under a
tree, which was probably used for a gallows. The other one was probably
shot. Persons who have examined these skeletons are of the opinion that
they are the mortal remains of two negroes, who four or five years ago
committed an assault upon a widow and her daughters by the name of Kemp,
living near there, inflicting injuries upon one of them from which she has
never recovered. He struck her a severe blow on the head with a stick,
which so injured the nervous system that sho now frequently has fits.
These negroes were arrested by an officer, and on their way to jail were
intercepted near this place by unknown parties, and the negroes taken from
him. Since that day nothing has been heard of them, and the finding of
these bones probably explains the mystery that has enshrouded their fate. - Southerner
Married in Georgia
Col. M. Dickerson, of Island Shoals, Henry county, to Miss Cilla Harper, of Atlanta.
Mr. John Merrett and Miss Nancy Williams, of Greene county, Ga.
C. L. Youmans to Miss Agnes Blith of Appling county.
J. A. Moody to Miss Ada Johnson, of Appling county.
J. R. Morris to Miss Alice Smith, of Washington county.
R. M. Woods to Miss Mollie Brown, of Emanuel county.
Rev. P. J. Pipkin, of Washington county, to Miss Fannie O. Knight, of Columbus.
T. J. Mims, Jr. to Miss M. Elizabeth Smith, of Washington county.
W. W. Carnea to Miss Lila K. Payne, of Macon.
J. D. Whelcher, of Columbus, to Miss Linnie Copeland, of Russell county, Alabama, in the Summerville road, five miles from Rome, the preacher on horseback and the couple on foot.
Died in Georgia
Mrs. Fletcher Northcutt, of Cobb county.
Hugh Wooding, of Burke county.
Miss Addie Barnes, of Newnan.
G. H. Toler, of Terrell county.
Mrs. Mary G. Lang, of Macon.
E. L. Lewis, of Greene county.
Mrs. Mary T. Morrison, of Augusta.
Atlanta Constitution - 5 May 1875:
Death of Tim Lyons - Mr. Tim Lyons died of his wounds received in
Charlotte, North Carolina. His remains were brought here last night, and
his funeral takes place this afternoon. His death is involved in mystery.
The Constitution [Atlanta, Georgia] - 25 June 1876:
Georgia Gossip
Crawford Echo
- J. R. Christy has been appointed stenographic reporter for the Western Judicil circuit.
Bainbridge Democrat
- One of the fair belles of Albany is in town, and has just [been] playing the wild with our boys palpitating apparatuses.
- Rev. Joel Johnson, pastor of the Baptist church invited thirty negroes to his church, and they came and took charge of singing. Rev. Mr. Johnson will preach no more for that church.
Perry Home Journal
- Gen. Eli Warren is suggested for governor.
- A Marshallville man sued another for 25 cents.
Married in Georgia
- S. J. Epstein of Hawkinsville, to Miss Adeline Reese of Savannah.
Died in Georgia
- Edward McGloine, of Savannah
- Capt. W. S. Johns, of Savannah
- Maggie Roach, of Savannah
- Elizabeth Ferguson, of Savannah
- Thomas Mitchell, of Augusta
- Ida Lee Lock, of Dooly county
- Joseph Strickland, of Elbert county, aged 83
Obituary
KISER - Died, at his residence, February 14th, at 11:30 o'clock a.m., Mr.
M. P. Kiser, after an illness, confining him to his room for six months, of
cancer of the bowels.
The Constitution [Atlanta, Georgia] - 8 October 1876:
Murder in Augusta - Augusta, GA, Oct 7 - Edward H. Murphy, white,
shot Jupiter Grant, colored, today, about a chair. Grant died and Murphy
fled. The coroner's jury returned a verdict of murder.
Atlanta Daily Constitution - 22 May 1878:
Lieut Col J. F. Head, who has held the official position of medical
director of the army of the south for the past three years, and who has for
the past two years been stationed in this city, has been transferred to
Boston, Mass where he will resume the duties of his office. The vacancy
caused by his transfer has been filled by Lieut Col John Campbel who has
removed here from Boston.
Notice in Bankruptcy
In the Dsitrict Court of the United States for the Northern District of
Georgia -- In the matter of Hampden S. Hughes -- In Bankruptcy.
This is to give notice once a week for three weeks, that I have been
appointed as asignee in bankruptcy of Hampden S. Hughes, of Athens, Clarke
county, Georgia, who has been adjudged a bankrupt upon his own petition and
I have accepted the appointment.
Andrew J. Cobb
Notice
This is to give notice once a week for three weeks, that I have been
appointed assignee of William L. Edmundson, Jr., of Washington, Wilkes
county, Georgia, who has been adjudged bankrupt upon his own petition by
the District Court of the United States of the Northern District of
Georgia. April 28, 1878.
B. S. Irvin
Georgia, Fulton County
Ordinary's Office, April 6, 1878
Whereas James D. Collins, administrator of the estate of Benjamin Little,
deceased, has applied for letters of dismission...
Daniel Pittman
Ordinary
Atlanta Constitution - 6 December 1882:
Burglary in Jasper
Result of the Building of a Railroad in a Country Town
Special to the Constitution
Jasper, Dec 5 -- The Marietta and North Georgia Railroad being
completed to our little mountain town has brought to us a great many
advantages and facilities, and on the other hand we have had two burglaries
within the past two weeks, a crime hitherto unknown in our village. Some
person entered the dwelling of J. W. HENLEY at night, carried his trunk to
the woods, broke it open and carried off some clothing and bed covers. On
Thursday night last some burglar entered the storehouse of A. W. DAVIS by
boring up through the floor with a brace and bit that was left under the
house. After entering he broke open the money drawer and took all the
money in it and some boots, clothing and other goods. Mr. DAVIS does not
know the exact amount of his loss in money and goods, but supposes it to be
near two hundred dollars. There is no clue to the criminal. The
burglaries have created some excitement, as our people have been accustomed
to leaving their houses unlocked, and leaving their clothing out all night
of wash days upon clothes-lines.
Rippling Ripl[?] Brickbat and Pistol
From the McDuffie County, Georgia Journal
There was a dance at a negro house on the Morgan place, near Thomson, on
Saturday night last, which terminated in a promiscuous rippit, in which
knives and pistols and brickbats and things were freely used. Peter
ADKINS, colored, was shot to the mouth, and severely, though not
dangerously wounded. Bill SHIELDS, also colored, was knocked down and
treated with much indignity. Also his snoot was mashed. Several others
were hacked and kicked around generally. All as present were colored
citizens, whose character are above suspicion, the indentity of the
participants is wrapped in painful uncertainty.
A Sudden Death
From the Greensboro, Georgia Herald
Reverand N. T. BURKS, who lives about three miles from here, lost his
little son Howard, about four years old, last week. It is thought the
little one died of congestive chill. His death was rather sudden - having
been sick less than 24 hours. Not many months since Mr. BURKS was the sad
witness of the funeral rites of a lovely wife, who was buried in our city
cemetery. The deathy of his child takes from him the last member of his family.
A Strong Man's Lift
From the Athens, Georgia Banner
Foggy CABIN, once a drayman in Athens, was seen to knock the bung from a
forty gallon barrel of whisky, lift the same to his lips and take a drink
without letting the barrel touch his body. This was certainly a wonderful
exhibition of strength.
Her Back to the Fire
From the Springplace Times
A negro girl at Mr. J. I. SMITH's was very badly burned a few days since by
her clothing catching while she was warming. Seroious doubts are
entertained as to her recovery.
The People in Dooly
From the Dooly County, Georgia Vindicator
The population of Dooly County is 12,420. Of these 1,389 are white voters,
and 1,081 colored voters.
From the Eastman, Georgia Times
His fourth boy is the one Reverand P. A. JESSUP devotes the most of his
attention to now.
From the Eastman, Georgia Times
Mr. David SAPP, of this county, has the premium baby boy of the wiregrass
section. The youngster is only seven months old, but he weighs thirty-five
pounds and is the very picture of health.
The Atlanta Constitution - 11 June 1885:
Marriage in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga, June 10 -- Special -- The marriage of George T. Whilden
and Miss Florie Caraker was celebrated Tuesday night, at the Methodist
church, at 8 o'clock. They were attended by Miss Lura Caraker and George
Haug and Miss Alice Whilden and Alfred Newell. Under direction of Mrs. C.
P. Crawford, the church was beautifully decorated. Wreaths and garlands
covered the sides and galleries and pillars of the church and hung
gracefully from the chandeliers. Just in front of the pulpit rested a
beautiful canopy with a horse shoe and initial letters in front, with
foliage and flowers tastefully arranged about it -- the whole having many
candles lit up and presenting a lovely and striking scene. To the music
of the wedding march the bridal party took their positions and the bridal
couple were made man and wife. Rev. R. W. Bigham performed the service.
Mr. and Mrs. Whilden left on the 9 o'clock train for a short tour. They
will visit Augusta, Atlanta and, perhaps, other places. The bride was the
recipient of many handsome presents. Mr. whilden gave her an elegant
watch and chain, diamond ear rings and necklace and other elegant gifts.
Her relatives and friends made various and costly presents.
Marriage in Marietta
MARIETTA, Ga, June 10 -- Special -- This evening at seven o'clock, in the
Presbyterian church, were happily consummated the nuptials of Mr. J. B.
Osborne, of Atlanta, and Miss Maggie Byrd, of this place. The following
gentlemen served as ushers and attendants: Messrs. W. F. Law, R. R.
Parks, G. S. Brewster, of Atlanta; J. S. Lattner, of Chattanooga; F. W.
Read, F. A. Irwin, John A. Greer and R. N. Holland, of Marietta.
As the soft tones of the organ were being sweetly brought forth by the
touch of Miss Roselle Mansfield, the contracting parties and their
attendants took their places before the altar, and Rev. Dr. J. D. Buttolph
in a beautiful and impressive manner pronounced them man and wife.
Numerous and handsome presents evidenced the love and best wishes of a
host of friends, many of whom were present at the church to witness the
ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Osborn left on the 7:20 train for Atlanta, their
future home.
Marriage in LaGrange
LAGRANGE, Ga, June 10 -- Special -- Hon. Henry C. Ware, a prominent young
lawyer and member of the city council of LaGrange, was today married to
Miss Eula H. Jackson, a handsome young lady, well known in society circles
here. The ceremony was performed at the residence of Mr. A. R. Phillips,
by Rev. S. P. Calloway, only a few immediate relatives and friends being
present to witness the happy consummation...
The Atlanta Constitution - 22 November 1885:
A Happy Marriage
On Thursday the 12th, at the residence of M. H. Brittain, in Athens, Miss
Leonora Weaver of Covington, and Mr. J. T. Corley, of Covington, were
united in marriage. Mr. Corley is a prominent and prosperous businessman
of Covington, and has a high character and many friends. His bride is the
center of a large circle of admiring friends and is loved by all who know
her. The marriage was a particularly happy one.
Atlanta Constitution - 19 April 1886:
Sunday in Macon
Macon, Ga, April 18 - Special - Captain Jim DENSE, who is known by
everybody, as a lively joker, and who has always got a word for you that
will make you laugh, gets the joke turned on him, and makes him with a
companion, who is equally interested, ride fifteen miles by surprise.
It happened in this way: Captain DENSE is very fond of fishing and last
week a friend of his from Crawford county came into town, and was telling
him how the bream, cat, and perch were nibbling the bait, also how the
mullets were running. The story put Captain DENSE on the war path, and in
exactly one hour he was on his way to Sweetwater. After getting there they
prepared a lunch and at once set off for the creek, but they say they
had "fisherman's luck" and their fish did not bite. But as it was Saturday
they determined not to be outdone, and as there was a church nearby, in
which services were to be held next day, it was suggested that they have a
little fun. So they accordingly went to work to remove the benches, each
of which would weigh no less than a hundred pounds and being about twenty
in number. After two hours hard labor they succeeded in getting out the
most of them. A gentleman who lives nearby hearing of what had occurred
decided to play a little joke on Captain DENSE and his friend. So he goes
down to Byron [Houston County] and gets an attorney to write a note telling
Captain DENSE and his friend that he had been employed to prosecute them,
and ask that they come down at once and settle the matter.
They received the note about eight o'clock the following night. Thinking
that they had to go, they ate supper and reluctantly went back to the old
church and began hauling the old benches back to their former places.
After working three hours very hard, they succeeded in getting them
straight. They went to their homes for a nap before they started to see
said attorney. Long before chickens commenced to crow, they were hitched
up and ready to start, arriving in Byron on what might be termed "schedule
time," thinking that nothing less than a bond would let them get back
home. But when they saw the attorney and found it was a sell, they vowed
to get even with Mr. John SANDERS, who had sold them completely.
Daniels Arrives
Macon, April 18 - Special - DANIELS, of Ha[nn]ibal, M[o], who is said to be
a very fine catcher, has been added to the Macon baseball nine, and will
increase their strength, and we don't expect to get left anymore, if we can
help it.
Died.
Macon, April 18 - Special - Mrs. Nellie POINDEXTER died at James Station
yesterday of pneumonia. She was sick only a short while. A casket was
sent
out by Sexton Clay last night and her remains will be interred today.
Arrested.
Macon, April 18 - Special - Officer BROWN arrested a man yesterday named
KINDREW for acting disorderly. He was drinking and rudely accosted some
ladies on the street.
A Mule Runs Away.
Macon, Ga, April 18 - Special - Yesterday Boyd BLACKSHEAR, who drives the
wagon carrying the mail between the postoffice and the Fast Tennessee,
Virginia and Georgia depot, left his father alone with the wagon to attend
to getting the mail bags to the depot. While he was away the animal took
fright at the approaching train and started to run, throwing the old man
out, hurting him very seriously.
In a Sewer.
Macon, Ga, April 18 - Special - Mr. LOWENTHALL, the tailor, has a number of
young goslings and this evening about two o'clock one of them got into a
sewer on Cotton avanue. Mr. LOWENTHALL seeing several little negro boys
around, offered a dime to the one that would get it out. A little negro
who sells Constitutions jumped down into the hole leading into the
sewer, but got too fastened in some way and commenced to yell for help.
Officer BROWN was near and hearing his cries, hastened to the scene. When
he got there he at once saw Charlie WILLIAMS had to be released by knocking
off brick[s?] from the top. After working for some time he succeeded in
getting the little fellow loose so he could drop down into the sewer.
After getting in he handed the gosling out but had to walk through the
sewer in water and pitch darkness the distance of three quarters of a mile
to the river before he could get out.
Killed by Ice Water.
Macon, April 18 - Special - A negro man in East Macon named SMITH, who was
convalescent with the measles, feeling that he wanted some cool water, sent
and got some ice and drank ice cold water. He was a corpse in twelve hours.
Seriously Burned.
Macon, April 18 - Special - Yesterday a negro woman, wha had been scouring
for Mrs. Sam COINEMAN, of East Macon, laid some pot-ash on the door steps,
and the little boy of Mrs. Sam COINEMAN got hold of it and ate some of it,
and was almost fatally burned, but hopes are entertained of his recovery.
Returned to its Owner
From the Perry, Ga Journal.
Several weeks ago we published in the Home Journal a statement to
the effect that Mr. Thomas S. GAMMAGE, of Perry, had in his possession a
New Testament that was taken from a knapsack picked up on the battle field
of Ouluste, Fla., during the war between the states. The name Chester M.
SPRAUGE is inserted on the [fly?] leaf of the Testament, and it was so
stated in this paper. Tuesday Mr. GAMMAGE showed us a letter from Mr.
Chester M. SPRAUGE, of Boston, Mass, announcing himself the owner of the
Testament. The item published in the Home Journal was copied into
the Boston Record, and that came to the notice of Mr. SPRAUGE. With
the letter Mr. SPRAUGE sent a [woodent?] likeness of himself which
proclaimed a rather handsome man of middle age. Mr. SPRAUGE is anxious to
again possess the Testament, and Mr. GAMMAGE will forward it at once. No
doubt much loving memory clusters around this relic of the war, and the
heart of its former owner will be made glad by regaining it, while Mr.
GAMMAGE cheerfully relinquishes the treasured momento.
Sent to the Asylum.
From the Sandersville, Ga. Herald.
Mr. R. W. CONE was adjudged insane last week and was carried by Sheriff
WALL to the asylum at Milledgeville. After an examination of Mr. CONE, Dr.
POWELL remarked that he should have been committed some time since.
From the Perry, Ga. Journal.
Mr. Creed SASSER caught ten partridges in a pen last Friday morning. He
says a drove of these birds had completely destroyed several acres of corn
in a field near the woods, on his farm in the upper fourteenth district.
On Saturday night last the barn and stables of Mr. Wm. BRIGHAM, in
Burke county, were destroyed by fire, together with all his corn and
fodder, three fine mules and a valuable mare. The fire was the work of an incendiary.
Mary Ann BAKER, a colored girl 16 years of age, who lived on Rev. T.
P. PILCHER's place in Warren county, while burning brush Thursday week, had
her clothing to catch on fire, burning her so badly that she died from the
effects of the same on Saturday.
Atlanta Constitution - 31 December 1889:
At Their Old Work Again
The Barnard Family Watching for an Enemy
Knoxville, Tenn., December 30 -- At the last term of the Tennessee
supreme court, held at Knoxville, the five BARNARDs were convicted of the
murder of Henry SUTTON and sentenced to be hanged. The case attracted wide
attention, especially as in a few weeks all were pardoned by the governor
of the state. A few days ago three of BARNARDS and Bill FULGATE, who
boasts of having killed six men, went to the house of Sampson WILLIAMS,
father-in-law of the murdered man, with the determination of killing him.
Fortunately he was away. On his way he fled to Sneedville, the county
seat, for protection. The BARNARDs are camping at a distillery near the
Williams house with homicidal intention. County officers are taking steps
to arrest them, and this will certainly lead to a bloody battle. The scene
is miles away from the telegraph line and in the heart of the Cumberland
mountains. In Hancock, in the last twenty years, over fifty men have been
killed and not one murderer executed.
Death of Mr. J. M. Lee
Dalton, GA, December 30 -- Special -- J. M. LEE, a prominent citizen of
Walker County died at Thomasville of consumption. Mr. LEE was proprietor
of the wekk known Crawfish Springs, and has been well known throughout this
section for many years. His remains were brought to Crawfish Springs for
interment today.
Attempted Assassination
A Bullet Sent Whistling by Mrs. Knowles's Head
Macon, GA, December 30 -- Special -- Last night a fiendish attempt was
made to murder Mrs. Mary A. KNOWLES, a highly respected widow, who lives at
865 Third street. She was sitting in her room reading, when suddenly she
was strtled by the loud report of a pistol near her, and she heard the
bullet whistle right by her head and lodge in the side of the wall
opposite. The room also filled with smoke.
Investigation showed that someone had climbed up on a fence near Mrs.
KNOWLES's window and fired through the window at her. Why anyone should
wish to assassinate Mrs. KNOWLES is a mystery.
On Saturday night she heard someone trying to force an entrance into her
house through a back door, and on making an examination, she saw a negro
man hurrying from the house. It is thought that he is the same person who
tried to murder her last night. Mrs. KNOWLES remarked at a neighboring
store a few days ago that her son sent her fifty dollars for a Christmas
present, and some negro may have overheard her remark, and was trying to
get the money.
Will Remove to Brunswick
Macon, GA, December 30 -- Special -- It is reported that Mr. Charlie
ELLS, a well-known citizen of macon, will remove to Brunswick and establish
a terra cotta works and pottery. Mr. ELLS is a man of means and will, no
doubt, do well in Brunswick, if the report of his removal is true.
Mrs. Longstreet Dead
A Distinguished Georgia Lady Passes Away
Gainesville, GA, December 30 -- Special -- The queen city of the
mountains mourns over the death of Mrs. Maria Louise LONGSTREET, consort of
General James LONGSTREET, who passed peacefully away last evening at nine
o'clock, at the Piedmont hotel, in this city, surrounded by her husband and
her loving children.
Mrs. LONGSTREET has been confined to her room several months and bore her
suffering patiently and with Christian resignation. She was a lady of rare
and varied accomplishments, and in her death Gainesville loses a bright
ornament in society. Her maiden name was GARLAND, a daughter of General
John GARLAND, of the United States army, and a distinguished citizen of
Virginia. She was born on the 16th day of March, 1827, at Fort Snelling,
Minn., and was married to General LONGSTREET in Lynchburg, VA, on March
8th, 1848. She accompanied the general while engaged in the Mexican war.
She was not unaccustomed to rumors of war or the din and smoke of battle
for she was near to the general while his sword gleamed for four long years
in defense of his country during the civil war. Prior to this time she was
on the frontier with her husband, where he was engaged fighting Indians.
She leaves five children - four sons, John Garland, Robert Lee, James and
Randolph, and one daughter, Lula. Alta Vista cemetery will be her last
resting place, where her remains will be interred tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
He Was Despondent
And Sent a Bullet Crashing Through His Brain
Athens, GA, December 30 -- Special -- Oconee county had a sad suicide
on Saturday. Mr. John RIDGEWAY, Jr., a few days since had a
misunderstanding with his father in regard to some of his financial
affairs, and became very much aggrieved over it. He then got on a
Christmas spree and drank heavily. Saturday morning he went to a store in
Oconee county, and while there began drinking again. He told a friend
named MCGEHEE that when he heard a pistol shot to come and get his body,
and with the remark he started off. MCGEHEE thought he was jesting, but he
was soon convinced otherwise by the clear report of the pistol.
He hurried forward and found RIDGEWAY with a great hole through his head
where the deadly bullet had done its work. RIDGEWAY died in a short
while. Mr. RIDGEWAY's parents are among the most respected citizens of
Oconee county.
Atlanta Constitution - 2 January 1890:
Their Baby Buried at Westview - The funeral of little Miriam, the
six-months-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Kelly, was held yesterday
afternoon at their home, 69 Pullman street. The services were conducted by
Rev. Dr. Morrison in a beautiful and impressive manner. Dr. Strickland
delivered a touching prayer. The services, and circumstances of the death,
were particularly sad. The body was placed temporarily in the vault at Westview.
The Atlanta Constitution - 4 January 1890:
Probably Tired of Life
A Retired Savannah Merchant Goes Out by the Poison Route
Savannah, Ga. January 3 - [Special] - The death of John Kuck, who was
buried yesterday afternoon was either accidental of a case of suicide. Two
doctors, who were called to attend him, applied the stomach pump but could
not save him. He had taken an overdose of laudinum, and it is stated with
suicidal intent. He was an elderly man and had a large fortune, which he
made principally in the grocery business here in Savannah. Before he was
taken ill he gave $300 to a relative to pay his funeral expenses. Mr. Kuck
retired from business several years ago, and has been living on a farm
about a mile and a half from Thunderbolt.
Atlanta Constitution - 5 April 1890:
Obituary
KENNEDY - Died in Memphis, Tenn., March 31, 1890, Ralph W. Kennedy, second
son of Dr. J. W. and the late Mrs. C. A. Kennedy. Interment in Memphis.
Funeral Notice
BARRETT - The friends and acquaintances of J. S., C. A., V. M., T. A., and
Z. A. Barrett are invited to attend the funeral of their mother, Mrs. E. C.
Barrett, Saturday morning, at 9:30 o'clock, from the residence of V. M.
Barrett, 359 1/2 Marietta Street. Interment at Oakland cemetery.
Atlanta Constitution - 20 March 1891:
Obituary
PORTER - At the residence of his father, corner of Grant and Logan streets,
at 7:10 AM yesterday, J. Cicaro[?] Logan. Notice of funeral in tomorrow's paper.
Atlanta Constitution - 26 April 1891:
Obituary
KEELY - Neal Keely, eldest son of Mrs... Keely, at 9:30 o'clock Friday
night, the... The funeral services will be held at the... residence, 159
South Pryor street, Sunday... at 9:30 o'clock. Friends of Mrs... Kelly,
Mrs. John Neal and family are respectfully requested to attend.
Atlanta Constitution - 28 June 1891:
Obituary
MARCHANT - Died, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. P. P. Kilby, corner
Formwalt and Eugenie streets, Mrs. Sarah Marchant, aged 90 years. Remains
will be taken to Tennessee, at 8:10 AM, for interment.
Atlanta Constitution - 3 July 1891:
Obituary
LEYDEN - Died, on Thursday, July 2d, at 6 PM, Katherine Meriweather Leyden,
second daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William H. Leyden. Funeral takes place
this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the residence, No. 60 Luckie street.
He Hangs This Day
Washington's Last Glimpse at the World
He Prayed and Sang Till Midnight and Then Dropped Asleep - His Last day on Earth
Today Washington Hangs.
Between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock today he will mount the scaffold.
A few minutes afterward the trap will spring and the slayer of Oliver will
be hurled into eternity.
Everything is in complete readiness for the execution.
The black vest and breeches, the alapaca coat, the yellow flannel shirt,
requested by George - the embroidered slippers - all were brought to the
jail yesterday afternoon by Deputy Barnes.
The condemned man will this morning don them - the last clothes that he
will ever wear.
The gallows stands looking more grimly than ever, as though impatient for
its victim.
The rear fence has strips nailed against and above it. The three triggers,
one live and two dead, were arranged yesterday afternoon...
Attending the execution will be: Rev. Lee, Rev. Jones and Rev. Hall; Dr.
Griffin, Dr. Alexander, Dr. Gregory and Dr. R. W. westmoreland,
representatives of the press, and any relatives of Washington who may care
to be present...
[The following photo, presumably of the condemned man, George Washington,
accompanied the article.]
The Daily Consitution [Atlanta] - 31 December 1892:
News of Society
What is Going on in the Social World
Gossip and News of Atlanta
Marriages of Interest Throughout Georgia --
What People You Know are Doing
Marrietta, Ga, December 30 - (Special) - The society event that united
in the bonds of matrimony Mr. Cart C. Chamberlain and Miss Augusta Hughes
was one of the most notable and brilliant of the season. The ceremony was
performed at the Episcopal church by Rev. C. T. A. Pise.
...The following attendants preceded: Mr. Raymond Johnson and Miss Mattie
Mitchell, of Acworth, Mr. George Sessions and Miss Maud Marooney, of
Murphy, N.C. Mr. Denard York and Mr. James Dunwoody acted as ushers. The
bride came in last leaning upon the arm of her father, who gave her away.
She was met at the alter by the bride-groom and his best man, Mr. DeWitt
Cole, while Miss Kate S. Hughes was maid of honor...After the marriage a
brilliant reception was held at the home of the bride's
parents...Congratulations were showered upon the happy couple and many such
telegrams were received from friends in New York, Boston, Buffalo,
Cincinnati, Chicago and Washington.
Yesterday Miss Josephine Inman entertained a number of her friends
at a luncheon in honor of her charming guests. The handsome home on
Peachtree was beautifully decorated and the luncheon was elegant in every detail.
Miss Blanche Dobbins, a beautiful blonde of this city, will leave
today on an extended visit to friends and relatives in Newnan, Ga.
At the residence of Mr. T. A. Rainey, the brother of the bride, 363
Loyd Street, Mr. D. J. Fant was married to Miss Lillie Rainey, Rev. T. P.
Cleveland performing the ceremony...Mr. Fant is an engineer on the Richmond
and Danville...The couple will make Atlanta their home.
Miss Clara Stewart and Mr. Frank Hutchinson were united in marriage
at her father's residence, on Humphries street, at 6 o'clock, on Thursday
evening, December 29th, in the presence of a large circle of friends.
The Constitution [Atlanta] - 9 June 1893:
NEWS OF SOCIETY
What is Going On in the Social World
GOSSIP AND NEWS OF ATLANTA
Marriages of Interest Throughout Georgia...
Mr. Charles M. Roberts and Miss Louise Carey were united in marriage last
night at the home of the bride's father, Mr. John Carey, on the Boulevard,
the Rev. Father Kelley officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by quite a
number of prominent Atlantians and joined for life two of the most
estimable young people of the city. Than Mr. Roberts, Atlanta has no more
promising or loved young man. He is popular with old and young alike and
is tireless and energetic in anything he undertakes. He is a lieutenant
in the Gate City Guard and won the rank through work as well as general
popularity. The lady who became his bride last night is one of the most
lovable, charming and clever women of the south. As Miss Louise Carey she
became one of the most popular society ladies of Atlanta and as Mrs.
Roberts she will add to the great luster which now surrounds her name.
The bride and groom left last night for Asheville, where they will remain
some time.
***
A quiet, but happy wedding occurred last evening at the home of the
bride's parents, 107 Loyd street, the contracting parties being Miss Lily
Fluker and Mr. Walter Branham. The ceremony was beautifully and
impressively performed by Rev. W. R. Branham, of Oxford. The wedding was
a quiet one, only a few of the most intimate friends of the contracting
parties being present. Miss Myrtle Fluker was the maid of honor, while
Mr. Lee Sommers was the best man. The bride and groom left on the Georgia
railroad train at 6:20 o'clock for Oxford, where they will remain several
days. The bride is one of Atlanta's most charming and accomplished young
ladies, with a host of friends, while the groom is liked by all who know him.
Atlanta Constitution - 23 October 1893:
The Wife Murder
Charles Herring Said to Be Outlining His Defense
The boyish wife murderer, Charley HERRING, who is now slowly recovering
from his self inflicted wounds in a cell at the county jail, is apparently
indifferent to his fate. He manages to keep supplied with tobacco and all
day long smokes cigarettes, lighting a fresh one at the stump of the old
and using newspaper as a substitute for tissue in the wrappers when he can
do no better.
He knows his wife is dead, and although he will not talk to any of the
guards about his case, his fellow prisoners say that he has expressed the
hope that "they will hang him and put him out of his misery."
"I don't want to live," he is reported as saying. "I tried my best to end
myself, and now they can kill me just as soon as they get ready."
Those who have watched him since his confinement regard him as either
insane or as trying to appear so. The circumstances attending the tragedy
were not such as to account for it on the theory that he was worked up to a
sudden pitch of ungovernable passion, and his defense on trial undoubtedly
be insanity.
His friends claim that he has been slightly unbalanced mentally for years
and that it will be proven that he was once made the subject of an inquest
of lunacy. Where these preceedings took place is not stated, but if the
story is true they are, of course, a matter of record. This defense may
save his neck.
Had either of the two bullets HERRING fired into his chest deflected a
quarter of an inch from their course the spine would have been grazed and
he would have undoubtedly met the same fate as did his wife. As it is,
nothing but his youth and vigorous constitution has saved him.
A Crushed Foot -- Henry UPSHAW, a train hand on the East Tennessee
Road, had his foot crushed yesterday near Rockmart, while coupling freight
cars. He was placed on the train and brought to Atlanta and taken to his
home on Windsor Street, where the foot was dressed by Drs. DANFORTH and HOWELL.
Mrs. Dr. C. A. Stiles Dead
This Well-Known Lady Passed Away at Her Home Yesterday
Mrs. Dr. C. A. STILES died at her home in this city last night at 7:15 o'clock.
This will be sad news to the many friends of this good lady, who was held
in the highest esteem throughout the community. The arrangements for the
funeral have not, as yet, been completed. The remains will probably be
taken to Savannah today.
Atlanta Constitution - 5 April 1895 (Friday):
A New Through Train, Southern Railway Morning Train to Brunswick,
Waycross and Jacksonville from Atlanta and Macon
On Sunday, april 7, 1895, train No. 35 of the western system, Southern
Railway, which now leaves Atlanta at 7:45AM, will be changed to leave
Atlanta at 7AM, and run through to Brunswick without change via Macon and
Jesup as a day train, arriving at Brunswick at 5:45PM.
This will afford a splendid day schedule from Atlanta to Waycross, via
Jesup, reaching Waycross at 5:05PM. This schedule is in addition to the
other through train of the Southern Railway, which leaves Atlanta at
11:45PM, arriving Waycross 10:25AM.
This excellent train service, of course, makes the Southern Railway via
Jesup, the most desirable route for the delegates and visitors to the
forthcoming Georgia Baptist Convention at Waycross.
A. A. VERNOY, Passenger Agent
W. H. TAYLOE, District Passenger Agent
Corner Kimball House
Atlanta Constitution - 31 December 1899:
Frozen to Death in Ohio
Toledo, OH, December 30 -- Henry F. PAYSON, fifty-five years old,
living near Port Clinton, was found frozen to death today in a wagon road
between that place and Oak Harbor. He was driving home during the night,
was overcome by the cold, and fell from his wagon and perished.
Died of Smallpox
Mountainsboro, Ala., December 30 -- (Special) -- Emey CAMPBELL, a young
white man, took smallpox in Alabama City about two weeks ago and died at
home here today. This is the first death known from the present epidemic.
Hedden Kills Green
Ducktown, Tenn., December 30 -- (Special) -- In a public road duel in
the ninth district of this county, near the Georgia line, Garrett HEDDON
shot and killed John GREEN. HEDDON is the desperado who two years ago shot
and killed his own brother in a drunken brawl.
Atlanta Constitution - 2 February 1900:
Mrs. Robert B. Swift Dead
She Was One of the Best Known Women in Atlanta - Funeral Saturday
Mrs. Robert B. Swift, one of the best known and most popular women in
Atlanta, died at her residence, 703 Piedmont avenue, at 10 o'clock last
night after a long illness due to acute nervous prostration and heart trouble.
For the past six months Mrs. Swift has been in rapidly declining health,
and her condition has been critical for some weeks. Death came last night
quietly and without pain.
The death of Mrs. Swift will be learned with great sorrow by all who knew
her. She had many friends in this city. Prior to her marriage she was a
Miss Stewart, of Macon. She was a sister of F. M. Stewart, John E. Stewart
and Mrs. R. A. Harris. She is survived by her husband, R. B. Swift, and a
son, R. B. Swift, Jr., aged eight years.
Mrs. Swift was a devoted member of the Second Baptist church, and the
funeral, which will take place from the residence at 10 o'clock Saturday
morning, will be conducted by Rev. Henry McDonald. The pallbearers and
further details of the funeral will be announced later.
P. C. Sneed of Newark Dead
He Married Miss Foreacre, of Atlanta, and Had Many Friends in This City
The sad announcement came yesterday to Mrs. G. J. Foreacre and Mrs. W. N.
Foreacre of the death of P. C. Sneed, of Newark, O. He was well known and
loved in this city by many friends, who will regret to hear of this death.
He was married to Miss Delta Foreacre, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. G. J.
Foreacre, of this city, seven years ago. Her scores of friends here will
learn of her great bereavement with regret and sympathy. The interment
will take place in Savannah on Saturday.
David W. Inman, Ware County
Waycross, Ga. February 1 - (Special) - David W. Inman, a prominent farmer
of Manor district, died this morning, after a long illness of chronic
dyspepsia. He was thirty years old and leaves a wife and four children.
The Atlanta Constitution - 1 Oct 1901:
Soldiers' Home Destroyed by Flames that Relit the Fire of a Smouldering
Sympathy, Will be Rebuilt by Georgians
Georgia's Gift to the Followers of Lee is Reduced to Ashes
Temporary Quarters are at Once Provided
[This article includes the names of 68 Confederate Soldiers that were living at the home. Click here for the article.]
The Atlanta Constitution - 5 May 1904:
President Pollock Better
He will Shortly Leave Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Baltimore, May 4 - (Special) - President Pinckney Pollock, of Mercer
University, Macon, Ga, who has been a patient at the Johns Hopkins Hospital
for several months, suffering with a general fatigue of the system, has
almost completely recovered, and will leave the hospital within a few days.
Four Men Die in Powder Mill
Explosions Blow Bodies into Thousands of Small Bits
Newport, Ind., May 4 - A powder mill, owned by the Northwestern Powder
Company, 3 miles from Newport, was blown up today. Four men were killed
outright and two were injured. The dead are: Desota Briggs, Albert
Mayhew, George Mayhew, Henry Griffin. The injured: Quincy Foster and M.
I. Taylor. 10,000 pounds of powder exploded, and the bodies of Briggs and
Griffin were blown into such small pieces that they could not be picked up.
The injured men will recover.
Atlanta Constitution - 25 April 1908:
Blew Off Negro's Head
Negro Teamster Shot and Killed at Baxley
Baxley, Ga, April 24 - Sam Nolan, a negro teamster, was shot and instantly
killed by Harley Williams today at noon.
Williams arrested the negro at Beach's mill, and was on his way to Baxley.
According to Williams' story, the negro attempted to draw a pocket knife
and at the same time made threats and leaped from the buggy. Williams
fired upon the negro at close range with a shot gun, the contents of which
struck him squarely between the eyes, blowing off his head.
Mrs. Strickland Buried at Fairburn
Fairburn, Ga, April 24 - Special - Funeral service over the remains of Mrs.
Alzie Strickland, who died Thursday at College Park, were conducted at the
grave today in Fairburn cemetery by Rev. C. C. Pugh, pastor of College Park
Baptist church in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends.
Mrs. Strickland is survived by her husband, H. E. Strickland, and five
children. She was the eldest daughter of Hon. and Mrs. M. H. Woodall,
sister of Captain W. A. Woodall, of Fort Valley; Fred M. Woodall, of
Atlanta; J. M. Woodall, of Savannah; Mrs. S. E. Marston, of Augusta; Mrs.
Ernest Collins of Acworth, and Mrs. W. H. Young, of Fairburn, all of whom
were present at the funeral.
Swallowing Hairpins Cased Death of Girl
Savannah, Ga, April 24 - Special - Katie Tuiseda, a Polish girl, who was
found ill wandering about the union station several weeks ago, is dead, as
the result of blood poisoning caused by a number of wire hairpins which the
young woman swallowed. She had twisted the hairpins up, but after they
were in her stomach, they had straightened out and began working their was
out of her body through her sides. She suffered in silence, refusing to
tell physicians of the pins until when they began to protrude they were
discovered. An operation was performed, but the young woman's life could
not be saved. Nothing is known of her people, and she was given a pauper's burial.
Death of Little Girl
Macon, Ga, April 24 - Special - Norma, the 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Burnham died at the family home on Plant street yesterday
after a short illness. The funeral will occur tomorrow, Rev. J. E.
Stanford officiating. The remains will be interred in Riverside cemetery.
Runaway Orphan Captured
Macon, Ga, April 24 - Special - While Willie Thornton, an inmate of the
Georgia Industrial Home, was the Central railroad station this morning,
ready to board a passenger train for Atlanta, Detective Bill Smith and
Officer Jenkins took him under charge for the officials at the home. The
boy had already purchased his ticket. He claimed to have earned the money at work.
Mortuary
Roy Edward Wilson, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson, 459
Simpson street, age 10 years, died yesterday afternoon at the Tabernacle
Infirmary. The funeral services will be preached today.
Mary Eva Casey
Mary Eva, the 6-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Casey, of Oakland
City, died at the residence of her parents yesterday morning. The body was
sent to Meansville, Ga in the afternoon for funeral and imterment.
Roy Wilson
The funeral services of Roy Wilson, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R.
Wilson, of 455 Simpson street, who died at midnight Wednesday at a private
sanitarium, will be held at the residence this morning at 10 o'clock. The
interment will be in Casey's cemetery.
H. C. Rush, Rome, Ga
Rome, Ga, April 24 - Special - H. C. Rush, a pioneer citizen of Floyd
county, died at his home in this county Thursday night after an illness of
six days. He was a confederate veteran and had been in good health up to
the time of an attack of paralysis which came upon him recently and from
which he never recovered.
He is survived by a wife and four children, W. A. Rush, C. H. Rush, Mrs. T.
E. Perrt and Mrs. Olin W. anderson. The funeral services were held in
North Rome this afternoon and the burial occurred in the family burying ground.
Mrs. Mary Darden, Norwood, Ga
Norwood, Ga, April 24 - Special - Mrs. Mary Darden died Wednesday morning
at the home of her son, Dr. W. M. Darden, after a lingering illness.
She was the widow of Dr. W. E. Darden, and a lady of the most estimable
Christian character. She leaves one son, Dr. N. M. Darden, of this place,
and two daughters, Mrs. M. T. Rogers, of Warrenton, and Mrs. Stella Daniel,
of Atlanta.
Atlanta Constitution - 2 January 1910:
Mrs. L. D. Yancey is Dead
She Was the Daughter-in-Law of Capt. Goodloe Yancey
Mrs. L. D. Yancey, aged 21, the daughter-in-law of Captain Goodloe Yancey,
died at a private sanitarium last night about 6:30 o'clock. Mrs. Yancey
was formerly Miss Ollie Hamby, of Smyrna, Ga. L. D. Yancey is connected
with the Calhoun Brick Company. The body was taken to Barday and Brandon
Chapel, and afterwards removed to the residence of Captain Yancey, at 534
North Boulevard where it will be held until the funeral arrangements are made.
Atlanta Constitution - 4 January 1910:
Funeral Notice
HUNT - The friends of Mrs. Anna Mongin Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hunt, Mrs.
E. J. Martin, Mrs. B. M. Hunter, Major J. M. Barnard, of LaGrange, are
invited to attend the funeral of Mrs. Anna Mongin Hunt, Tuesday, January 4,
1910, at 2:30 PM, from the residence, 111 Logan street. Interment West
View. The following named gentlemen will please act as pallbearers, and
meet at the chapel of H. M. Patterson and Son at 2 PM: Mr. Wallace Rhodes,
Mr. F. M. Myers, Mr. H. E. white, Mr. B. L. Owens, Mr. A. E. Manis, Mr. W.
P. Hunter.
Atlanta Constitution - 6 January 1910:
Congressman Griggs Summoned By Death
Dawson, Ga, January 5 - (Special) This afternoon, at 4:30 o'clock,
Congressman James M. Griggs died suddenly in bed, while apparently
convalescing from a supposed slight attack of heart trouble.
Judge Griggs left Washington Friday, December 17, to come home for the
Christmas holidays, and after his arrival here, went on, with his family,
to the home of his father-in-law, ex-State Senator D. R. Stewart, in
Randolph county, who had been in very poor health.
Yesterday morning Judge Griggs and his wife returned to Dawson, and the
congressman went to bed immediately, complaining of feeling very unwell.
Doctors were called in, and he was supposed to be on the road to recovery
when the end came suddenly this afternoon. He had already made
preparations to return to his duties in Washington.
This morning Judge Griggs felt better, and he had a barber shave him, after
which he expressed his purpose to go up town, but his physician told him he
must not do so. This afternoon Judge Griggs and his wife were in their
room on separate beds. Noticing that her husband was breathing hard, Mrs.
Griggs directed a girl in the room to arouse him. Seeing that when spoken
to and touched by the girl, Judge Griggs gave no response, Mrs. Griggs
became alarmed, and as sick as she was, rushed to his bedside. She was
unable to get any response to her call or touch, and within a few moments
Judge Griggs ceased to breathe, and it was realized that he was dead. The
physicians pronounced his death due to a stroke of apoplexy. Colleagues in
Washington have been notified, but funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
James Mathews riggs was born at LaGrange, Ga., on March 29, 1861, and was
educated in the common schools of Georgia and at the Peabody Normal
College, at Nashville, Tenn., from which institution he was graduated in
May 1881. After graduation, he taught school and studied law. He was
admitted to the bar in 1883, and commenced the practice of his profession
in 1884 at Alapaha, Berrien county, Georgia. He was for a short time
connected with the newspaper business, but moved to Dawson in 1885, where
he was elected solicitor general of the Pataula circuit in 1888, and was
reelected in 1892. He resigned this position in 1893, and was appointed
judge of the circuit, and was twice reelected without opposition.
He resigned this office in 1895 to make the race for congress. He was a
delegate to the national democratic convention of 1892; was chairman of the
democratic congressional campaign committee in 1904 and 1905, and was
elected to the fifty-fifth, fifty-sixth, fifty-seventh, fifty-eighth,
fifty-ninth, sixtieth and sixty-first congresses, being reelected over Judge S.
Anderson Roddenbery after one of the most spirited campaigns in the history
of the district.
[The following photo of Congressman Griggs accompanied the article.]
Atlanta Constitution - 7 January 1910:
Ordis Tweed
Ordis Tweed, the three-year-old daughter of Mrs. Carrie Bell Tweed, died at
private sanitarium yesterday afternoon at four o'clock. The funeral will
take place this afternoon at two o'clock from the residence in East point,
and the interment will be in College Park cemetery.
Atlanta Constitution - 9 January 1910:
W. R. Shropshire, Jr.
W. R. Shropshire, Jr., aged 24 years, the son of Mrs. W. R. Shropshire, of
604 Washington street, died at eight o'clock Friday morning at Spakane,
Wash. The body will arrive in Atlanta some time this week. Funeral notice later.
Melissa Spinks
Melissa Spinks, aged 61 years, died at her home, 57 Tattnall street, at 10
o'clock yesterday morning. She is survived by a daughter, Mirtie Spinks; a
son, William Spinks, and a brother, C. S. Owens, of College Park. The
funeral will be held at the residence at two o'clock this afternoon.
Interment at Oakland cemetery.
Mary E. Ellis
Mary E. Ellis, aged 76 years, the wife of the late J. M. Ellis, died at
Milledgeville, Ga. yesterday morning at 7 o'clock. She is survived by her
niece, Lottie Belle Wylie, and her nephew, L. E. Hamilton. The funeral
will take place today at three o'clock from the chapel of H. M. Patterson
and Son, 96 North Forsyth street, and at 5:20 PM, the body will be taken to
Riverdale for interment.
Rebecca Ingram
Mrs. Rebecca Ingram, aged 67 years, died yesterday at a private
sanitarium. She is survived by one son, Dr. R. F. Ingram, and one
daughter, Mrs. John Battle. The body was moved to H. M. Patterson and
Son's, and the funeral will take place at four o'clock this afternoon from
their chapel. The body will then be placed in Patterson's private vault
for a few days.
William J. Simmons
William J. Simmons, aged 58 years, died at the Old Soldiers' home at eight
o'clock Saturday morning. Simmons, a native of Elberton, Ga, entered the
confederate service in March 1862, and served gallantly in the army of the
west throughout the war. At Franklin, Tenn., he lost a leg and in June
1865, was paroled. The body is at Harry G. Poole's chapel. Funeral
announcement later.
Arthur Middleton
Arthur Middleton, a native of Charleston, SC, but for some years a resident
of this city, died at Georgetown, SC last Tuesday night. He is survived by
four sons and four daughters: Arthur Middleton, of Greenwood, SC; J. S.
Middleton, of Atlanta; W. I. Middleton, of Atlanta; W. D. Middleton, of
Charleston, SC; Mrs. W. W. Munnerlyn, of Georgetown, SC; Mrs. T. H.
Williams, of Charleston, SC; Mrs. E. G. Ford, of Sumpter, SC; and Mrs.
Theodore Dehon, formerly a resident of Atlanta, but now living in
Spartanburg. The body was placed in Magnolia cemetery, Charleston.
Tom Morrison
Tom Morrison, aged 55 years, died at the residence, 34 West Fair street,
last night at eight o'clock. He is survivied by one brother, Will, and one
sister, Mrs. Dobbs. The body was removed to Harry G. Poole's chapel and
the funeral arrangements will be made later.
The Atlanta Constitution - 10 July 1912:
45 are Poisoned at Big Reunion;
4 Victims are Dead
Seasoning Mixed in Zinc Tub Causes Tragedy in the Canday Family
Twenty-Five Others are in a Critical Condition
Tillman Canady, Henry Covona, Mrs. Faircloth and Her Child Dead -- Other
Deaths May Follow -- Dinner Held at Mac Canady's Home, Near Garfield, Ga.
Augusta, Ga. July 9 -- Four persons are dead and forty-one others are ill
as a result of being poisoned at a dinner at the home of Mac Canady, near
Garfield, Ga, on the fourth of July, according to information that reached
here tonight.
The poisoning resulted from mixing a seasoning containing black pepper and
vinegar in a zinc tub, and used on barbecued meat at a reunion of the
Canady family.
The Canady family and connections are among the most prominent and well-to-
do people of Emanuel county.
Appeal has been made to the city hospital in Augusta for assistance, the
appeal stating that twenty-five members of the Canady family are in a
critical condition. Four trained nurses, all the hospital could spare at
the time for emergency calls, were rushed to Summertown, and will be taken
through the country to the Canady home.
A long-distance phone message from Garfield tonight says the total number
poisoned is forty-five, of whom the dead to date are H. Tillman Canady,
Henry Covona, of Wesley, Ga; Mrs. Faircloth, a daughter of Mac Canady, and
her child. Seven others can't recover, according to the physicians' statements.
All of the victims are members of the Canady family.
Tillman Canady died Saturday, and Mrs. Faircloth and her child died
yesterday. Thirteen members of the family of Mac Canady are seriously ill,
while Ben Canady is in a critical condition. Every member of the latter's
family is sick.
Every person who partook of the dinner is suffering from taking poisoned
food and some of them are said to have but slight chance of recovery.
Others, while ill, are not considered to be desperately sick.
So far no legal investigation has been started, due to the fact that
practically every member of the Canady family is now concerned with saving
the lives of those critically ill.
None of the help around the Canady home has been suspected and, so far as
has been ascertained, none has left the community.
The Constitution, Atlanta, GA, Monday, May 17, 1915:
Mrs. Oldknow Dies After Long Illness; Funeral Tuesday
Mrs. Elizabeth Oldknow, 45 years old, wife of William Oldknow, died yesterday afternoon at 4:20 o'clock at her home, 415 Cherokee avenue, following a long illness.
She is survived by her husband, who is vice president and general manager of the Consolidated Film and Supply company, and an active executive of the Universal Film corporation; two sisters, Mrs. John Taphan, of Atlanta, and Mrs. Harry Roffa, of New York; one brother, Sandy Wheals, of Atlanta, and one son, Oscar Oldknow.
Mrs. Oldknow had been a resident of Atlanta for forty years, coming here with her parents at the age of five years from England, the place of her birth. She was prominently identified in church and mission affairs. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at the residence.
The first occasion of a theater's closing on account of a death will be noted Tuesday, when the Savoy, a Peachtree street moving picture house, conducted by Mr. Oldknow, will close its doors in honor of Mrs. Oldknow.
LAWTON -- The friends of Mrs. W. J. Lawton and her daughters, Misses Ruby and Lucille Lawton, and Mrs. John T. Parker are invited to attend the funeral of Mrs. W. J. Lawton, today (Monday), May 17, 1915, at 3:30 p. m. from the residence, 64 West Tenth street. Rev. Richard Orme Flinn will officiate. Interment will be in West View cemetery. The following named gentlemen will please act as pallbearers and meet at the chapel of H. M. Patterson & Son at 3. Mr. B. H. King, Judge E. C. Kontz, Mr. H. M. Patterson, Mr. S. T. Weyman, Mr. Henry Ray and Mr. Charles Schane.
Atlanta Constitution - 1 August 1919:
Dobson - Ruffin
Mr. and Mrs. William DOBSON announce the engagement of their daughter,
Jessie, to Mr. Emory E. RUFFIN. The marriage to take place September 11.
At East Lake Club
The regular midweek dinner-dance of the Atlanta Athletic Club was held at
East Lake Country Club on Wednesday evening. There were several large
dinner parties. Dinner was served on the terrace overlooking the lake.
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. GROVE entertained a party consisting of Mr. E. P.
WILLINGHAM of Macon, GA...
Women Urged to Register by Isma Dooly
Only four days remain for the women of Atlanta who desire to take advantage
of citizenship to register for that privilege, as the registry in the
courthouse closes August 5. No woman who has not registered can vote in
the forthcoming white primary.
War Decorations for Four Georgia Heroes Received
Four decorations for four Georgia soldiers were recently received by
Colonel B. M. BAILEY, of the Atlanta recruiting service. He expects soon
to formally present them.
Those who are so recognized are:
Captain W. M. COLLINS, now residing in Macon, the Italian War Cross.
Corporal John LOTT, Company C, One Hundred and Ninth Infantry, now living
in Waycross, croix de guerre with gold star.
Sergeant Bill BROWN, Company G, One Hundred and Sixty-seventh Infantry, of
Dexter, GA, croix de guerre with gold star.
Sergeant Marion TUCKER, of the Three Hundred and Twenty-eighth Infantry,
Eighty-second division, whose home is Moultrie, GA, croix de guerre with
gold star...
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