The Pike County Journal Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: May 27, 1892 R.J. Powell Dead One of Pike’s Noblest and Best Citizens Crosses Over the Stream of Time Sad News For the People Who Have Loved and Honored Him. The News Shocks All Who Hear It. The Burial Today A telephone message was received here yesterday morning announcing the death of Hon. R.J. Powell, which occurred at the home of his son-in-law Dr. Cotter in Macon at 4 o’clock yesterday morning. The cause of his death was congestion of the heart and stomach. His illness was of short duration - only a few days. Captain Powell has held quite a number of positions of honor and trust in this county and discharged them all with marked ability and with great credit. He was, perhaps the wealthiest man in the county, and was one our most valued citizens. He will be buried in Barnesville today. The Journal tenders its hearty sympathy to the bereaved family. (Transcribed 9/28/02 Lynn Cunningham)