Talbot County GaArchives Marriages.....Leila Deane Baldwin - Edmund Worrill Carter June 30 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 10:41 pm The Talbotton New Era, July 1, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, July 1, 1909 Page 4 At Baldwinville, was solemnized one of the most beautiful and impressive weddings ever transpiring in Talbot County, when Dr. Edmund Worrill Carter of Prattsburg led to Hymen’s altar, Miss Leila Deane Baldwin. On Wednesday afternoon, at half-past five a good number of close friends and relatives assembled in the fragrant parlors to witness the ceremony. >From the vine-wreathed veranda to the remotest alcoves of this picturesque home wedding bells seemed to chime tenderly sweet and solemnly soft in token of this happy and sacred union. Flowers, music and joy came to perfume and illume the magical eventide of this golden last of June. From a piano, all flower scented and fern-bedecked Miss Mary Leticia Baldwin of Atlanta invoked Mendelsohn’s inspirations. The bride and groom from the rear hall, together, and stood within an improvised altar of ferns and palms. And the gentle voice of Rev. J.G. Harrison, seemed intoned to “Hearts and Flowers” as he pronounced the magic words. The bride has ever been the home angel, her manner, gentle, modest and retiring is “exquisitely feminine.” She never appeared more lovely than on this occasion attired in a white lingerie gown, trimmed with ribbon. An armful of pink carnations gave a note of color, typifying the roseate wishes of her many friends. Dr. Edmund Worrill Carter is a descendant of Worrills’, Lumsdens and Carters, who have stood for all that is true, beautiful and good. He is a noble person of noble race, and has the confidence and esteem of a large circle of friends and is the beloved physician of a wide territory of northeast Talbot and portions of other counties. Miss Mary Baldwin vivacious brunette beauty was enhanced by a one piece braided lavender soisette. Pink and white ices, with cakes were dispensed by Miss Emily Baldwin, Annette and Mareole Leonard, who were daintily sweet and fair in white frocks. The out-of-town visitors were: Mr. S.B. Baldwin of Atlanta, Mr. F.B. Baldwin of Columbus, Mr. W.G. McCord of Pelham, Miss Mary L. Baldwin of Atlanta, Mrs. Chas. King, sister of the groom, with her children from Atlanta. After the bride had donned her going-away gown. “Onward the bridal procession now moved to their new habitation Happy husband and wife and friends conversing together.” At Prattsburg, they were received in the home of Dr. Carter by his mother, Mrs. John Allen Carter. The wedding remembrances were many and handsome, the heartfelt wishes for life’s best gifts, their “name was legion.” This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.1 Kb

Talbot County GaArchives News.....Raines Family Reunion June 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 10:39 pm The Talbotton New Era, July 1, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, July 1, 1909 Page 3 Mrs. Norman T.C. McKay of Keady, Ontario arrived Friday. Her presence is the link that completes the gold chain in the family reunion of Capt. and Mrs. W.J. Raines children. It is interesting to note how the influence of this noble band has been felt from the lakeshores of Canada to the bright and languid skies of Florida. At present, in the home are: Miss Nannie Raines, of Talbotton, Mrs. Bessie Raines Appling of Itta Bena, Miss.; Mr. Dixon Raines of Dallas, Texas; Mr. Nathaniel Raines of Port Tampa, Fla.; Mrs. N.T.C. McKay of Canada; Miss Julia Raines of Greensboro, North Carolina. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

Talbot County GaArchives Marriages.....Bertha Spinks - Mr. Canlian June 5 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 10:37 pm The Talbotton New Era, June 10, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 10, 1909 Page 7 Junction City Miss Bertha Spinks and Mr. Canlian were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Saturday evening. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.7 Kb

Talbot County GaArchives News.....Reading Circle Organized June 10 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 10:36 pm The Talbotton New Era The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 10, 1909 Page 3 A delightful little Reading Circle as organized in the home of Miss Juliet Wilkerson, Tuesday. Miss Wilkerson was elected President, Miss Mary Gullet Smith, Secretary and Miss Susie Earnest, Treasurer. The aims of this ambitious organization are to while the summer hours away, profitably and pleasantly. Books will be read aloud, music will be discoursed. Light refreshments will be served. This lovely “rosebud garland of girls” never looked prettier than on this occasion. The pink, white and blue frocks so airy and dainty, were infinitely becoming. Lemonade was dispensed. The lamplighter will be read at the next meeting. The members of this club are: Misses Juliet Wilkerson, Mary Gullet Smith, Susie Earnest, Birdie Dunbar, Louise McGehee, Emily Heath, Lucie Kimbrough, Annie Laurie Cunningham and Sadie Slade. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

Talbot County GaArchives Marriages.....Lillian Harrison - Clarence Eugene Smith 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 10:33 pm The Talbotton New Era, June 10, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 10, 1909 Page 3 Talbotton is especially favored just now by the presence of a Georgia boy with his Virginia bride. And, that Georgia boy is our own Mr. Clarence Eugene Smith, who went to Virginia a few years ago, where he met the lovely Miss Lillian Harrison. Her beauty, culture and gracious personality completely enchained and fascinated our splendid Georgia boy and it was not long before Georgia and Virginia had another tie to bind them more closely in love and interests. The Waverly papers chronicle this happy event as follows: At the residence of her parents Miss Lillian E. Harrison was united in marriage to Mr. Clarence E. Smith. Only the immediate families were present. The bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Harrison, a graduate of the Woman’s College at Richmond, Va. Since her debut, she has been one of the most popular members of Waverly’s younger society set. Mr. Smith is a native Georgian and has made many friends here. He is employed in the insurance office of Messrs. J.J. West & Bro. The young couple went on a bridal trip north. Mr. Smith is the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. James Dismuke Smith and has been loved from his boyhood up for many noble qualities. His friends have watched with pride his career, which he has preferred to make by his own efforts. After severing his connections with the AB&A Railroad, he went to New York and studied, later, taking this position in Virginia. The young couple are being showered with congratulations and good wishes, while a loving welcome greets them on every side. Among the bridal gifts was a handsome house and lot, tendered by the bride’s father. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.3 Kb

Talbot County GaArchives Marriages.....Leola Pearson - Alma Parks May 21 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 10:26 pm The Talbotton New Era, May 27, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, May 27, 1909 Page 7 Junction City Miss Leola Pearson and Mr. Alma Parks were united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Morgan Friday evening. Many good wishes are extended for a long and happy life. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.8 Kb

Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....Dela F. Woodall May 26 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 10:25 pm The Talbotton New Era, May 27, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, May 27, 1909 Page 6 Died After a long illness, Mr. Dela F. Woodall passed into rest, Wednesday, May 26th. Mr. Woodall was a member of one of Talbot County’s oldest and best-known families. Early in life he was happily married to Miss Pye, who survives him. He was a preacher in the Primitive Church. His gentleness and Christian kindliness wielded a great influence upon all who knew him. He will be interred near Pleasant Hill sympathy is extended the bereaved ones. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 3, 1909 Page 2 Card of Thanks We desire to extend to our friends of Talbot and surrounding counties our heartfelt thanks for their many expressions of love and sympathy for us in the sickness and death of our dearly beloved husband and father. May these sorrows and bereavements prove a refiner and cause us to fix our thoughts more firmly on Him under whose rod we firmly bow. May the blessings of the all-wise Father ever rest upon you. Mrs. D.F. Woodall and Children The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 3, 1909 Page 4 Hon. D.F. Woodall of Talbot County Dead The sad news was received in the city yesterday morning of the death of Hon. D.F. Woodall, of Pleasant Hill, Talbot County, Georgia, after an illness of several weeks. He had been in failing health for some time, and in recent weeks his condition had grown extremely serious, and the news of his death did not come as a surprise to his friends and relatives in Columbus. Elder Woodall was one of the best-known planters in Talbot County having a large farm near Pleasant Hill and also being substantially interested in business enterprised in Woodland. He was an elder in the Primitive Baptist Church and was pastor of Ephesus church in Talbot County. He frequently filled pulpits in other sections of west Georgia and had a large acquaintance throughout this section of the state. Elder Woodall at one time represented Talbot County in the legislature, as did his father, the late Judge J.D. Woodall, of Pleasant Hill before him. He was a member of the Board of Education of Talbot County and was prominently identified with the affairs of that county. He married a daughter of the late Hon. John Pye, who had himself represented Talbot County in the legislature and was one of the leading men of the county. Besides his wife, several children survive him. Three brothers, Messrs. John and J.D. Woodall, of Pike County, and Mr. Robert Woodall of Atlanta, survive him, as do two sisters, Mrs. Walter Miller of Barnesville, Ga., and Mrs. Emmett Miller of Talbot County. Among the surviving nephews and nieces are several residing in Columbus. Elder Woodall was a man of the highest character, and was held in genuine esteem throughout Talbot County for his many staunch qualities as a man and a citizen. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 3, 1909 Page 7 In Memoriam Death loves a shining mark – he pauses not a moment, but plucks the truest and best from the garden of life and his cycle was felt the keener as it was his first visit in the happy home of our dear brother and friend, Elder D.F. Woodall, son of J.D. and Frances Woodall. He was born May 23, 1860 and died, after much suffering, at Allens sanitarium, Milledgeville, Ga., May 26, 1909, where he had been under treatment. He was laid to rest in the cemetery at Ephesus Church, Pleasant Hill, May 28, there to await the resurrection morn’ and where sufferings are unknown. Funeral services were conducted by Elders W.W. Childs and H. Bussey and a few remarks from Rev. J.G. Harrison. He was happily married to Miss Johnnie V. Pye, December 9, 1884 who still survives him together with two daughters, Mattie and Jessie and four sons, James F., Willie C., Dela Jr. and John Pye Woodall and leaves two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Emmett Miller of this county, Mrs. W.P. Miller, Messrs. J.D. and J.W. Woodall of Pike County and R.D. Woodall of Atlanta. He received a hope in Christ in October 1900 and as ever yielding to the commands of obedience and duty, he took up his cross and united with the Primitive Baptist Church at Ephesus in November following and ordained to the full work of the ministry in December 1901. He proved a faithful member of that church and a loving pastor until his death without a stain on his name. The church deeply feels the loss of this precious brother and pastor, the community a true friend esteeming others better than self, the county a noble citizen who lived an honest upright life, and owed no man – but in the family circle who can estimate the loss and who can say how much he will be missed? While our loss is great his gain is greater. Our pen fails us when we attempt to write a word of comfort to the bereaved, sorrow stricken widow and weeping children. His love for his home and family was untiring devotion and the life he lived in his home was beautiful – never leaving home for a day without kissing each goodbye and again on his return for he was a most loving husband and father in every sense of the word. May his children ever be impressed to follow in his steps of a just and upright life and be the true men and women he so earnestly desired. In all of his suffering and absence from home, he thought more of the welfare of his family than he did of himself. The memory of his unselfish life will remain and may it influence our own lives and be benefited by his wise counsel. May God’s loving, protecting care watch over his loved ones. But he is gone – hushed is the voice that never reproved harshly – at rest are the hands that toiled so willingly – closed are the lips that proclaimed the words of his Lord and Master – and the soul, that was perfected in grace, has taken its flight and is now resting in that sweet home beyond the skies where sickness, sorrow, pain and death are no more. One Who Loved Him This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 6.4 Kb

Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....Eliza Callier 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 10:23 pm The Talbotton New Era, May 13, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, May 13, 1909 Page 6 Entered Into Rest Mrs. Eliza Callier Verily the 91st Psalm is appropriate! Nothing more expressive. Because He had set His love upon her, He did satisfy with long life and His salvation. Nearly ninety-nine years. No one ever experienced so many and so varied vicissitudes as Mrs. Eliza Callier. And throughout a centenarian’s lifetime, He gave His angels charge over her, and kept her in all His ways – The Lord was her refuge and habitation. The influence of such a life, the power of such faith, endures through the endless ages. “He gave His beloved sleep” at noon, Monday, May 10th and she rests on the hillside with generations of loved ones gone before. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, May 13, 1909 Page 2 Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Callier of Thomaston, Mr. Arthur Pou of Atlanta, Mrs. L.A. Baldwin, Mr. T.A. Baldwin of Atlanta, Mr. John Martin and Miss Martha Martin of Columbus and Mr. Sam Callier of Thomaston attended the funeral of Mrs. Eliza Callier on Tuesday. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb

Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....A.D. McDowell May 7 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 10:20 pm The Talbotton New Era, May 13, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, May 13, 1909 Page 2 The Sad Death Of A.D. McDowell All Huntsville was inexpressibly shocked on last Friday when the tragic announcement was made that J. Robt. Jones was instantly killed and A.D. McDowell fatally wounded. The particulars given by the press reports are that Mr. Jones went down to the wholesale grocery company of W.L. Halsey, on Jefferson Street. Soon after entering the establishment, three pistol shots were heard by neighbors. No excitement visible, investigation was delayed until a commotion was observed at the South entrance. It was discovered that Mr. Jones was dead and Mr. McDowell was agonizing from a horrible wound. It is all surmise how the trouble originated. Mr. Jones was a member of the Jones, Rison Insurance Co. Mr. Halsey, president of the Halsey Grocery Co. Mr. McDowell shipping clerk for the Halsey firm. No quarrel ensured, as far as known, and the shooting wholly unexpected by the witnesses. Halsey has been suffering from a mental derangement for some time and was under treatment. Jones and Halsey were boyhood friends. Mr. McDowell had been in the employ of Halsey for several years and was a favorite with his employer. Mr. McDowell perceiving the pitable condition of Mr. Halsey was endeavoring to quietly retire from the room but failed to do so, without attracting his attention. His wounds, it seemed, however were accidental and presumably acted as an aid to prevent further trouble and summon physicians. He did not make any statement. His condition after the operation was so weak he was not allowed to talk. He lived until early Tuesday morning. The Huntsville Tribune says of him: “Mr. McDowell was married to Miss Clara Jones of this city, he had been with Halsey about six years, and was held in highest esteem by his employer and all connected with the business. He was about 30 years old and liked by everyone. The Tribune is grieved at the shocking tragedy. The peculiar and unexpected death of Mr. McDowell is pathetically pitiful.” Mr. McDowell was a Talbot County boy, and has many friends who are overwhelmed at this heart rending passing. Deepest sympathy goes out to Messrs. Clarence and Thomas McDowell. The remains were interred at Huntsville Tuesday morning, 10:30 o’clock. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.8 Kb

Talbot County GaArchives News.....Capt. & Mrs. W.J. Raines Wedding Anniversary Celebration May 6 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 10:18 pm The Talbotton New Era The Talbotton New Era Thursday, May 6, 1909 Page 3 An affair fraught with tender sentiment and rare charm was the celebration of the wedding anniversary of Capt. and Mrs. Wilkins Jackson Raines on Saturday. This was a beautiful courtesy planned by their loving, loyal daughter, Miss Nannie Raines. And while it was not the fiftieth anniversary, it was a golden one. The years that have fallen across the pathway of this noble couple have been crowned by a devoted family, whose usefulness and influence have been felt, not only in these United States but also on foreign shores. To them their hosts of friends would inscribe these words: To love and be loved – ah, this, Of human fortune, human bliss This truth, by love divinely taught, Your hearts, like threads of gold have wrought.” The dainty luncheon table was very attractive. The table, with its snowy napery and great bowl of Mareschal Niel roses, the cream that rivaled the blossoms in golden tint, and so rich and mellow in flavor, the rare old fruit cake brought to mind that old wedding day long gone by when all the beauty and chivalry of Talbot County assembled to rejoice in the happy union of Miss Elizabeth Dixon and Mr. Wilkins Jackson Raines, members of two of Georgia’s most distinguished families. About a half century has past since that brilliant occasion, and “where is now the merry party, some have gone to lands far distant and with strangers made their home. There are still some few remaining who remind us of the past.” The company was not so goodly, as in those other days, but the wishes for them were as whole-souled and heartfelt. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb

Talbot-Muscogee County GaArchives Obituaries.....John Maxwell May 4 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 10:16 pm The Talbotton New Era, May 6, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, May 6, 1909 Page 2 Died The spirit of Mr. John Maxwell winged its flight to the Heavenly home on Tuesday, at noon, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Maxwell. Mr. Maxwell had been ill for some months. Many years ago he lived in Talbotton, then removed to Columbus, where he married Miss Claudia Howard, who passed away several years ago. For a number of years Mr. Maxwell traveled and was one of the most genial and popular men on the road. All who knew him loved and esteemed him. While connected with the AB&A Railroad, his health failed entirely and he retired to his boyhood home to rest and recuperate, but in vain, disease laid its insidious hand upon him. He sleeps near his old home in the family’s hallowed grounds. Many friends and relatives were present to pay a last loving tribute. Rev. N.C. Underwood and J.G. Harrison pronounced the last sad rites. Many friends in town and county grieve at the passing of this genial whole-souled gentleman, and deepest sympathy goes out to the bereaved son and daughter who survive him. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb

Talbot-Marion County GaArchives Marriages.....Mary William King - Grover Cleveland Persons April 22 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 10:00 pm The Talbotton New Era, April 29, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 29, 1909 Page 6 Married On Wednesday evening April 22nd at 8:30 o’clock Miss Mary William King of Box Springs and Mr. Grover Cleveland Persons of Doyle were united in marriage. Rev. W.C. Kendall of Geneva officiating. The wedding was a beautiful home affair. The house was decorated with palms, ferns and smilax. To the strains of Mendelsohn’s Wedding March, played by Mrs. W.C. Kendall, the bridal party entered. Miss Grace King was maid of honor and Mr. George Persons, groomsman. The bride’s maids were: Misses Louise Simpson, Altona Crawford of Shiloh, Bessie Kimble, M.K. King, Annie Laurie Hickey and Jeffie Persons. The bride wore white silk and carried a shower bouquet of white carnations. The groom was handsome in a conventional suit of black. The bride is one of Box Spring’s most popular young ladies. Mr. Persons is a prosperous planter of Doyle. The exquisite remembrances attested the great esteem in which they are held. Besides a large assemblage of neighborhood friends, many visitors from out of town were present. They will be at home to their friends at Doyle. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb

Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....Sidney Owen Mahone April 23 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 9:58 pm The Talbotton New Era, April 29, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 29, 1909 Page 3 Woodland Sidney Owen, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Mahone of Spinks Chapel died at the home of Mr. W.T. Bryan on Friday evening at 4 o’clock. The funeral services were held at the home Saturday evening. Rev. J.G. Harrison conducted the ceremonies. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends here. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 29, 1909 Page 3 In Memoriam Another pure spotless flower was gathered by the Hand Divine, when little Sidney Owen Mahone fell asleep on Friday, April 23. He was the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Mahone, only seven months have they been permitted to keep the beautiful baby they loved so well. He is at rest, still the bereaved hearts cry out for the lost jewel. He was stricken suddenly with pneumonia, and while all that love and skill could accomplish was done to hold him here, yet, God knew best as He ever does, and so another beautiful flower has been gathered another tie formed in this land beyond the sunset. As he lay with the perfect lovely face like carved marble, the tiny waxen fingers holding fragrant snowy roses, it was a picture whose angelic beauty and sweet purity could never be forgotten, and while gazing at the tiny still face I realized more forcibly than ever before the truth of the words “And of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.” But, then to the bereaved young parents and other relatives the one consolation should be that – Just beyond the sunset’s gold where God’s glories soft unfold, Baby hands are beckoning there to a home of beauty rare. This to sorrowing hearts will tell with their jewel, “All is well.” When they miss that baby fair, with it’s face of beauty rare, Let them look beyond the gates where a winsome Angel waits, And with tiny beckoning hand calls them to a better land. Mary E. McMillan This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.4 Kb

Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....Charles Blanton April 24 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 9:56 pm The Talbotton New Era, April 29, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 29, 1909 Page 2 Died Mr. Charles Blanton, after a lingering illness died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Charles Vaughn at Max, on Saturday April 24th. Mr. Blanton contracted malaria during his long residence in Texas and never recovered from the poisonous effects. He was laid to rest in the old Centerville Churchyard. Rev. J.G. Harrison pronouncing the last rites, in the presence of sorrowing friends and relatives. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb

Talbot-Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Abner J. Webster April 21 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 9:55 pm The Talbotton New Era, April 22, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 22, 1909 Page 2 Died Mr. A.J. Webster passed away quietly at his home Wednesday night. He was surrounded by all of his children and his mother. He was stricken Sunday morning with congestion of the brain. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the town. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 29, 1909 Page 3 Abner J. Webster The apparently sudden demise of Mr. Abner J. Webster seemed one of those mysterious works of Providence. But, he passed away after much suffering in silence and solitude. Only his nearest and best knew the paint that oft times racked his physical being, and the struggles to meet day by day, the duties that confronted him. Human life should not be measured by the strength and fortitude put forth to overcome life’s battles. Mr. Webster was born in Taylor County, where he lived for a number of years. His father died in his early childhood, and then he began to face the future. He moved to Talbot County in his young manhood. He was twice married and reared family of noble sons and daughters. Some years ago he came to Talbotton, and it seemed that indeed the keys of the town were surrendered to his keeping. Almost in scriptural language one might say “He watching over Talbotton neither slumbered nor slept.” Kindliness of manner, simplicity of speech, sympathy of feeling were dominant notes of his character. He was a devoted father, and it was the chief delight of his heart to gratify the desires of his children. His remains were carried to North Talbot. Gratefully will the people remember his honest, useful and gentle life. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb

Talbot County GaArchives News.....The Home of Mrs. Laura Leonard Matthews Burned April 8 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 9:53 pm The Talbotton New Era The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 8, 1909 Page 6 The Home Of Mrs. Laura Matthews Burned Tuesday night at 9 o’clock, Messrs. Russell Leonard and Ross Grant discovered flames in the home of Mrs. Laura Leonard Matthews. Joined by two traveling men, they hastened to the scene and forced an entrance into the hall. Flames had enveloped the stairway and were issuing from the dining room. To their alarm a crowd gathered quickly, but it was too late to accomplish anything, the building was doomed before the fire was discovered. The well ropes had been cut, and to procure water was impossible. A few chairs, a sideboard, the family Bible and some pot plants were the only articles saved. The home was one of the most beautiful and picturesque buildings in Talbotton. It was the ancestral hall of the Leonards for generations and was adorned with relics, oil portraits and historical works of art, whose value was far above rubies. They represented the skill and taste of a noble race. A collection that can never be replaced. Mrs. Matthews was absent, and the home was unoccupied. The sympathy of the whole town goes out to the family in this great loss. An insurance of $2,000 was carried. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb

Bibb-Telfair-Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....Pope Hill April 5 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 9:49 pm The Talbotton New Era, April 8, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 8, 1909 Page 6 Pope S. Hill Pope Hill, a prominent Macon lawyer who had been in McRae investigating the celebrated Dodge land case was found dead at 2 o’clock Monday morning in the office of the Dodge Lumber Company. Hon. Pope S. Hill was the son of John and Jennie Lester Hill, and a grandson of Judge Barnard Hill who lived in Talbotton and a nephew of the late Chancellor Walter B. Hill, of Athens. He visited relatives in Talbotton several years ago, and made friends who deeply regret his mysterious and untimely death. He was born at Warrenton, Ga., 46 years ago and is survived by a wife and child. For thirteen years he had been connected with the law firm of Nat E. and W.A. Harris of Macon. Mr. Hill had gone to McRae as representative of his firm to look into certain phases of the Dodge land case – a case of many years standing, which involves the titles to thousands of acres of land in Dodge and Telfair, and a case which had been marked by assassinations and armed resistance to law. Mr. Hill was working in the interest of the estate of Norman W. Dodge, of New York. The murder theory is strengthened by the fact his friends say, that recently he spoke of receiving several threatening letters and this recalls the bloody history of the land litigation in Telfair and Dodge counties. The efforts of Mr. Dodge to oust claimants to his land caused the death of several persons some years ago, and when a United States officer was murdered the case got into the Federal courts before Judge Emory Speer and became a famous one in the court annals of Georgia. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb

Talbot-Meriwether County GaArchives Obituaries.....Robert Henry Hill 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 9:45 pm The Talbotton New Era, April 1, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 1, 1909 Page 6 Dr. Robert Henry Hill was born at Perote, Ala., in 1862. His parents were Dr. Robert Henry and Elizabeth Bryan Hill. His father died while the son was quite young. >From his father, he inherited many brilliant qualities which combined with the mother’s earnest gentle nature gave to him, a rare charm and magnetism. At the age of sixteen he came to Talbot Co., where he remained for two years. He then accepted a position at Perry. While there, he was gloriously converted, joined the Baptist church and was immersed by Dr. Hall. Of this occasion friends wrote many beautiful letters telling of the great spiritual blessings. A number of years were spent out west, in Terre Haute, Indiana; he met Miss Flora Franklin who afterwards became his bride. Although his thoughts often turned to the profession of his father, yet it was his sister’s influence that decided his life work. He studied at Louisville, Ky., and was awarded high honors and diplomas. Convinced that Chalybeate Springs and surrounding country needed the labors he generously and unselfishly consecrated his best energies to the welfare and happiness of others. His heart beat with kindness, sweetness and charity. At home in his private life and among the people he loved and who loved him, he was a benediction. He was their guide, their counselor, and their friend. He sympathized with their sorrows, rejoiced in their successes. The love and veneration, in which he was held, cannot be estimated. When the sad news flashed over the wires, “Dr. Hill is dead”, hearts ached and eyes filled with tears. Hundreds of people gathered around the bier, and strong men wept uncontrollably. It was a touching scene. Blessed are the men who can live in a community and thus die, loved, honored and esteemed as was Dr. Hill. The path across those mountain fastnesses were not of ease and worldly pleasure, but all along the rugged journey, blossom the flowers of friendship, of kindly and generous deeds, which have shed their perfume to bless and gladden the lives of others and their fragrance will sweeten the years to come. Rev. N.C. Underwood, with trembling voice and eloquent tribute, echoed the sentiments of those who knew and loved him so many years. A long procession followed the casket to its last resting place. Loving hands banked high exquisite floral offerings. There, beneath the indespreading trees, within those mountains, so dear to his heart, he sleeps, and to those who stay behind, he bequeaths a priceless heritage. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.1 Kb

Talbot-Meriwether County GaArchives Obituaries.....Mrs. Tip Grant March 29 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 9:42 pm The Talbotton New Era, April 1, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 1, 1909 Page 6 Mrs. Tip Grant died at the home of her son, Dr. Grant, at Stinson on Monday after a brief illness caused by paralysis. Mrs. Grant lived in Talbotton two years and had endeared herself to many who grieve at the passing of this good and noble woman. She was the mother of Mrs. C.C. Grant. She is survived by her husband and several children. Mr. and Mrs. Grant, with their family attended the funeral at Stinson on Tuesday. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb

Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....Jennie Lebic Collier March 20 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 24, 2003, 9:40 pm The Talbotton New Era, April 1, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 1, 1909 Page 6 Mrs. Jennie Lebic Collier, wife of Mr. I.W.B. Collier died at her home near Talbotton, Saturday morning, March 20th. The remains were interred at Sardis Church Sunday afternoon in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives. Mrs. Collier was a consecrated Christian and her sweet patience and gentle fortitude were object lessons for all who knew her. Rev. J.G. Harrison conducted the services. Music, tender and touching was rendered by loving friends. Mrs. Collier will be sadly missed in the home and as a neighbor and friend. Her husband and six children “rise up and call her blessed.” This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb