Bibb-Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Layfield, Eddie Pauline November 1917 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 June 20, 2005, 6:06 pm The Butler Herald, November 15, 1917 The Butler Herald Thursday, November 15, 1917 Page One Death of Eddie Pauline Layfield Mourned By Many One of the saddest deaths we have been called upon to chronicle in a long while was that of sweet little Eddie Pauline Layfield, the beautiful 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Layfield, of Macon. Following an illness of three weeks from typhoid fever an angel appeared Thursday morning and bore the spirit of this lovable child away to forever dwell with the Master of the Universe. Attended by relatives from Butler the funeral service and interment took place at Macon Friday. May God’s purest angels guard her slumbers is our earnest prayer. Every home in Butler has been deeply touched by the death of this child. To the grief-stricken parents and relatives the town extends profound sympathy. The Macon Telegraph gives the following account of Eddie Pauline’s death, and to which is added a beautiful tribute, expressive of the fondness with which she was held by those who knew her in that city: There died in Macon Thursday afternoon a little 10 year-old-girl. Ordinarily such a death would wring only the hearts of the parents, and they would have the sympathy of their immediate friends. The bare announcement of such an event is ordinarily all that need go the public. Heaven is constantly being peopled with little angels. But this little girl was an exception. Her passing deserves more than mere mention, it deserves a high tribute, for from the time her first words were framed in prattle and her sweet nature began to unfold, she was beloved by all. She was a ray of sunshine, and seemed to have been sent on earth on a mission of making people happy. Was Queen of Parade At the tender age of 7 years her unusual brightness won for her the distinction of portraying the part of queen on the occasion of the spectacular parade of the Knights of Khorassan, and not only did she win the hearts of the many Knights of Pythias who followed her train as she so gracefully wielded the scepter, but of all who saw her in that roll. A year later, on the occasion of the departure to Marietta of the first president of the Macon Rotary Club, when the club gave him a farewell banquet, this little girl, in her childest treble, sang a paraphrase of the popular song, “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary,” substituting the word Marietta for Tipperary. Every Rotarian who heard her longed to press her to his heart in admiration of her charming rendition of the song. This and many other instances of her talents and charm made everybody love little Eddie Pauline Layfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Layfield, of 874 First Street, whose death occurred Thursday afternoon after an illness of three weeks. There will be sadness at Alexander school, where she was a pupil, in the Sunday school of the First Street Methodist Church, in the neighborhood in which she lived and throughout the city where she was known and loved. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the First Street Methodist Church, Rev. J.P. Wardlaw conducting the services. Interment at Riverside. Six of her little girl friends served as an escort. The pall bearers (boys): Walter Burke, Charles Eagle, Morris Thomas, Charlie Holmes, Joe Steed. The pall bearers’ escort (girls): Margaret Otto, Elizabeth Holmes, Gladys Meyer, Tommy Robinson, Mozel Fuller, Anastasia McKenna. Final Tribute The funeral of little ten-year-old Eddie Pauline Layfield occurred at First Street Methodist Church Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The church was full when the funeral procession arrived from the residence across the street, Rev. J.C. Wardlaw, pastor of the church; Dr. J.M. Glenn, presiding elder of the district, and the Rev. J.T. Adams of Butler, preceded the little white casket covered with flowers and escorted by the little girl’s Sunday School class and pall bearers from among the boys of the school. Following were a large number of relatives and friends of the family. W.O. Stevens, Mrs. Stevens and Miss Ione Stevens played and sang during the ceremony the old familiar hymns, “Nearer My God to Thee” and “Safe in the Arms of Jesus.” Dr. Glenn read the service, Mr. Wardlaw spoke and Mr. Adams offered the prayer. Beautiful Floral Offerings In the course of his talk the preacher referred to the hundreds of offerings of flowers that overflowed the home and the rostrum in the church as a testimonial of the love and esteem in which the little girl was held by men, women and children in all walks of life, not even the colored people forgetting her. In all his long experience, the preacher stated he had never witnessed such an outpouring of sympathy and love to one so young. Reference was made to the active part which the little girl took in Sunday school work as well as the work of the church. She was a favorite with all and was the means of leading many to the cross. An unusually large number of those present followed the body to Riverside cemetery, and witnessed the ceremony as the little casket was lowered to its last resting place, just as the sun was shedding his departing rays across the hills. It was a fitting close to a beautiful little life and the rising sun will be typical of the entry of that pure soul into the land where the sun never sets. The Butler Herald Thursday, November 8, 1917 Page Four Local News Mrs. J.T. Adams and Mr. T.F. Layfield were called on by telegram to Macon Tuesday on account of the critical illness of little Miss Eddie Pauline Layfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Layfield. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/bibb/obits/l/layfield7229ob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 6.2 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Terrell, Liza November 5, 1917 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 June 20, 2005, 6:04 pm The Butler Herald, November 8, 1917 The Butler Herald Thursday, November 8, 1917 Page Four Local News Liza Terrell, one of the oldest colored citizens of Butler, as well as one of the best and most favorably known, died Monday following a brief illness. She was one of the truest types of the antebellum slaves, and had many white friends as well as colored who will regret very much to learn of her death. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/obits/t/terrell7228ob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb

Taylor-Twiggs County GaArchives Obituaries.....Varner, Jennie Killebrew November 6, 1917 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 June 20, 2005, 6:03 pm The Butler Herald, November 8, 1917 The Butler Herald Thursday, November 8, 1917 Page Four Local News Following a stroke of apoplexy, Mrs. F.G. Varner, forty-years old, of Jeffersonville, died at her home there Tuesday morning. Mrs. Varner before her marriage was Miss Jennie Killebrew, of this city, where she has a large circle of friends who will be grieved to learn of her death. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/obits/v/varner7227ob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives Marriages.....Dugger, Thelma - Cosey, William R. November 4, 1917 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 June 20, 2005, 6:01 pm The Butler Herald, November 8, 1917 The Butler Herald Thursday, November 8, 1917 Page Four Dugger – Cosey Miss Thelma Dugger and Mr. William R. Cosey are receiving the hearty congratulations of their friends on the event of their marriage which occurred last Sunday at Reynolds, Rev. W.G. Allaben officiating. The former is the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Dugger, of Panhandle, while the latter is a promising young farmer of the same community. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/vitals/marriages/dugger2173mr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives Marriages..... Montgomery, Jennie Gray - Young, George January 1918 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 June 20, 2005, 5:56 pm The Butler Herald, January 10, 1918 The Butler Herald Thursday, January 10, 1918 Page Three Wesley News A marriage of much interest was that of Miss Jennie Gray Montgomery and Mr. George Young, both of Panhandle, which event occurred Sunday pm. at the home of J.A. Heath; Rev. J.A. Harrell performing the ceremony. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/vitals/marriages/montgome2172mr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb

Hi Cousin Harris-I was informed by John Carroll,Cmdr of the Americus Chapter,that there is not a Chapte of the SCV in Schley County.I have yet to find a marker for any of the six Stephens brothers.inluding the one for William M. Stephens, (m.Mary Emiline Hobbs) He didsurvive for a short time after his discharge,but apparently died of his wounds. For the moment,I am assuming that Thomas Jefferson,Inman Charles,Wiley Green, and Seaborn Riley,and John B Stephens were all buried in unmarked battle field graves. , As an added note,my research of the listed Civil War sites in the State of Va does not show a Coles Farm,Va(Ga 6th Regt Muster Roll shows this as the site of demise for Inman Charles S. However, all the write-ups for their final battle at Bentonville does show and describe a battle/skirmish at a Coles Plantation/farm in the Bentonville vicinity. It is rather depressing to visit Oakwood Cemetery here in Richmond,where there are 17,000 unmarked graves.. Another E mail to follow. Cousin Bill -------------- Original message -------------- > Does anyone know if there is a chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans that > is active in Schley County? I have come across several obituaries of > Confederate Veterans in Schley County who were apparently buried in unmarked > graves in various cemeteries. It is a shame that these men's graves are not > marked. It would seem that with the obituary and a little effort by the SCV who > is so very good at this, that sufficient documentation could be gathered to get > a marker from the V.A. > > > ==== GATAYLOR Mailing List ==== > Taylor County Historical-Genealogical Society > Index to past issues:http://www.rootsweb.com/~gatchgs/index.htm >

I just heard from Harris Hill who was remembering his "picture show" days (not in Taylor Co) >My Granny would give us enough money to go to the matinee on Saturday at >the Sky Chief theatre in Pensacola, FL. It was always a double feature >western. Gene Autry, Hop-A-Long Cassidy, Roy Rogers or Lash LaRue with a >Flash Gordon short in-between. " That reminded me that I loved Roy Rogers and my neighbor loved Gene Autry. Afterwards we would stop and buy a "dixie cup" of ice cream that you ate with a little wooden spoon, and the lid was a movie star to collect. Did they have that kind in Reynolds? Virginia Crilley

Heard from someone -- and maybe this will jog some memories. "picture show" -- that's what I called it too -- but had forgotten! I was writing to an old classmate and she mentioned how she would run and hide behind the red velvet curtains at the entrance when things got scary. This was in Ennis, Texas, and as soon as I read those words, I could just see the entrance, smell the popcorn, see the manager with his stern look !! Hope some others will share some of their remembrances of Saturdays in Reynolds. "By the way, I remember going to the "picture show" in Reynolds as a little girl ('50s). On Saturdays, we all got to go to town. We didn't get to go as often as we would have liked so when we did, it was an exciting time for us. While my grandmother & mother were buying groceries, etc. & my grandfather & father were taking care of their business, my grandfather gave each of us (my uncle, 2 sisters & brother) money to go to the picture show that afternoon. I don't remember any of the shows that we saw - just the coke, popcorn & being there. It closed up probably around mid to late 50's, although it was probably being run by different people by that time."

Harris, thanks for this article. That pinpoints a date for some early businesses for this area. We know this flourished in Peach County, but it sounds like it was also in our counties. I know the railroad was significant as well.... and some communities grew up around the peach industry. But we need to learn more about this and put it on-line. This is a later article and mentions another Fruit Company (Stewart Fruit Co).... and this is in the Town of Bonita (Location: 3.5 miles w.of Reynolds and 5.5 mile e. of Butler at the crossing of the Central R.R. by the dirt road between the two towns.) ============== (Taken from the Butler Herald, Tuesday, May 26, 1908) Dear "Herald": I here and now make my bow to the readers of the Herald and hope to be welcomed into the ranks of correspondence of your worthy sheet. Bonita, meaning pretty in Spanish, is the name given to the new station on the Central railroad three and a half miles west of Reynolds and five and a half miles east of Butler at the crossing of the Central R.R. by the dirt road between the two towns. We are splendidly situated on the highest tableland between Macon and Columbus surrounded by forty thousand splendid peach trees, twenty thousand full of beautiful Carmen and Elberta peaches. We have just finished a large packing house and put in the best side track on the road. We expect to ship fifteen or twenty cars of luscious peaches this season, giving work to a great number of people. We have arrangements to care for a large crowd. Also will put in a cannery to care for all fruit too ripe to ship and we would be glad to have all the help possible to handle the crop. Mr. Howard Eubanks, the manager is up to his ears in business, but always takes time to say a pleasant work or give any information about Bonito. Bonito is contemplating the erection of a large free school building to be known as the Bonito Male and Female Academy. We would be glad if some merchant would open a general store at Bonito to accomodate the large trade at this point. Free house rent will be given to the right party. A blacksmith would do well at Bonito as it is surrounded by large and prosperous farmers. Messrs. A.B. POSEY, JUD WILSON, P.B. HORTON, ASA PARKS, and ARTHUR WILSON were busy last week completing the new packing house; GUS WILSON acting as overseer. Mr. DAVID STEWART, of Baltimore, was in our midst last Friday looking after the interest of his house, the Stewart Fruit Co. For the next few months our payroll will not be as heavy as Andrew Carnegie's. We extend a cordial invitation to all the churches to make Bonito the picnic center. We have three splendid springs, three wells with the finest, coolest most sparkling, health giving water to be found in Georgia. Grand old shade trees, a large roomy packing house that can be used for protection against rain or storms, for table spreads; etc. and above all the warm welcome. We are anxious to secure a good gin and will aid any party wishing to erect one. "Sallie-Mander" >The Schley County News Thursday, June 13th 1895 > >The Butler Fruit and Land Company have made arrangements for canning and >drying the large quantities of fruits now ripening. The enterprise will >put in circulation a large amount of money and prove profitable business >for our neighbors. > > >==== GATAYLOR Mailing List ==== >Visit and contribute to the GA Archives page >http://www.rootsweb.net/~usgenweb/ga

The theater was located next to the Chevrolet company and faced the Methodist Church. Now, I'm wondering when it closed. Also during the silent movies there was usually a piano player. Does anyone know some of the names who might have done this? Virginia

Does anyone know if there is a chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans that is active in Schley County? I have come across several obituaries of Confederate Veterans in Schley County who were apparently buried in unmarked graves in various cemeteries. It is a shame that these men's graves are not marked. It would seem that with the obituary and a little effort by the SCV who is so very good at this, that sufficient documentation could be gathered to get a marker from the V.A.

The little piece below is just one of many mentioned in the Schley county papers of this era about the tremendous switch from the farmers planting cotton to fruit trees and an effort to establish a canning factory in Ellaville to help bolster the economy and prevent loss of fruit due to spoilage. It would seem that fruit, peaches, plums and blackberries brought a much better return to the farmer, but as the fruit all ripened at the same time and there were no methods of preservation on a large scale, much of it went to waste. This would seem to indicate that perhaps Butler had such a facility for canning and drying? I was wondering if anyone knew for sure and if there were any details as to where it may have been located and if it was successful. Also, Ft. Valley is mentioned many times in early 1895 as the leader in peach production for the area. My Dad picked peaches there as a boy during the depression trying to help feed the family. I wonder if they had a cannery. The Schley County News Thursday, June 13th 1895 The Butler Fruit and Land Company have made arrangements for canning and drying the large quantities of fruits now ripening. The enterprise will put in circulation a large amount of money and prove profitable business for our neighbors.

Virginia, I have found more mentions about this movie theater in the Herald. It was located in Reynolds and was known as the A-mus-u Theatre. I have no idea how long this movie house was in operation, but I have found several advertisements that I wanted to share with the list. I've included them below - it's fun to think about our ancestors going to see these silent movies and watching Mary Pickford on the screen. Carla Miles The Butler Herald Thursday, September 6, 1917 Page Four Look What's Here! A clean, new and up-to-date Moving Picture Theatre operating Monday, Wednesday and Saturday of each week. We offer high class attractions only at the popular price of ten and fifteen cents. Comfortable seats, satisfactory service. Charlie Montgomery Jones Walker The Butler Herald Thursday, October 11, 1917 Page Two A-Mus-U Theatre Will Close For County Fair On account of the county fair being in progress at Butler next week our picture theatre will be closed the entire week, except Saturday night, Oct. 20th. We will have a rare treat for you on that date, don't miss it. Montgomery & Walker The Butler Herald Thursday, November 8, 1917 Page Two Reynolds Local Paragraphs "Little Mary Pickford," the most popular of all screen artists, will be seen in a "Romance of the Red Woods" at the Amus-u next Wednesday afternoon and night. We know you'll be there! The Butler Herald Thursday, January 10, 1918 Page Two Reynolds Woman's Improvement Club Mr. Montgomery has kindly offered the "Movie Theatre" to the Club for a night when a fine picture will be put on. The proceeds to be used to help furnish the new W.I. Club room. Further notice will be given stating the picture to be produced and the date. A crowded house will be greatly appreciated by the Club. The Butler Herald Thursday, January 31, 1918 Page Four A-mus-u Theatre Monday, February 4 3:00 and 7:30 p.m. 7 Reel Program of Fox Pictures ------ 7 Reel Triangle Program Wednesday and Friday This Week 7:30 P.M. The Butler Herald Thursday, February 21, 1918 Page Two A-MUS-U Theatre Friday night at 7 and 8:30 (Two Shows) "THE VIXEN" Starring Theda Bara We wish to announce the coming of GERALDINE FARRAR AS JOAN OF ARC IN Cecil B. Demille's Masterpiece "JOAN THE WOMAN" Presented by Jessie L. Lasky of Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, New York City Fri. and Sat. Mch. 15-16 This picture will be put on by the Woman's Improvement Club of Reynolds Admission 25 and 50 cents Said to be Better than "The Birth of a Nation" The Butler Herald Thursday, February 21, 1918 Page Two W.I. Club News The Club will have "Joan The Woman" at the A-mus-u Theatre, March 15-16. The Butler Herald Thursday, March 21, 1918 Page Two A-MUS-U Theatre Coming! SAT. MARCH 30TH 8 P.M. Mary Pickford In "The Little Princess" (Artcraft) Every woman who still recalls her dolls and every man who remembers "The Thousand and One Nights" will review it with enjoyment. Take the children to see it.

This caught my eye from the many interesting ones that Carla is transcribing. Does anyone know more about this theater? Did it have a name? Did it exist down through the years, so someone on our list might have remembered going to it. Where was it located? The Butler Herald September 6, 1917 Reynolds Local Paragraphs Messrs. Charlie Montgomery and Jones Walker, two of our most enterprising young businessmen, will delight the people of Reynolds and vicinity by opening up and operating an up-to-date Moving Picture Theatre. Hope everybody will patronize them. Only 10 and 15c admission.

Hi List, Is anyone familiar with Henry Vincent Montgomery? Henry was born 12-4-1862 and died on 6-30-1929 and is buried at Pine Level Cemetery. Henry was first married to Savannah Watson on 8-30-1883 in Taylor County and after her death in 1886 he married her sister, Bethel Watson. I would like to learn more about Henry and his family if anyone is researching them. Thanks, Carla Miles

Bibb-Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Brown, Margie 1917 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 June 18, 2005, 3:52 pm The Butler Herald, August 9, 1917 The Butler Herald Thursday, August 9, 1917 Page One Former Prominent Taylor County Lady Dies at Macon News of the death of Mrs. Margie Brown was received with much sorrow here several days ago. According to information received here Mrs. Brown, who was the widow of Mr. D.R. Brown, formerly of Howard, died Tuesday night of last week. At the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.H. Martin, at Macon. Mrs. Brown was well-known in this county and much beloved by all who knew her. She is survived by four children viz: Mrs. J.H. Martin, Messrs. Eugene, Robert and Clyde Brown, all of Macon. She leaves one sister, Mrs.T.J. Bussey, of this county. The remains of Mrs. Brown were interred at Macon Wednesday. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/bibb/obits/b/brown7210ob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

Marion-Taylor County GaArchives Marriages.....McFarland, Willie Claire - Harbuck, James August 5, 1917 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 June 18, 2005, 3:51 pm The Butler Herald, August 9, 1917 The Butler Herald Thursday, August 9, 1917 Page Four Mauk Items On Sunday August 5th, occurred the marriage of Miss Willie Claire McFarland to Mr. James Harbuck at the home of Rev. J.T. Flournoy. The bride is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. McFarland of Marion County. The groom being the youngest son of J.M. Harbuck of this county. Their friends wish them much happiness through life. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/marion/vitals/marriages/mcfarlan2171mr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives News.....Col. G.W. Bivins August 9, 1917 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 June 18, 2005, 3:45 pm The Butler Herald August 9, 1917 The Butler Herald Thursday, August 9, 1917 Page Five Local News Col. G.W. Bivins has one of the finest stock farms and river plantations in this county. Besides several hundred head of very fine cows and hogs he has the best prospect for a good yield of crops he has ever before produced. In addition to his cultivated crops Colonel Bivins has one hundred acres of bottom land in Johnson grass that he is now harvesting. He gets five cuttings a year from this land. A specimen of the grass now being cut was brought to town last week which measured ten feet in height. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/newspapers/colgwbiv2206nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Guined, J.J. August 1917 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 June 18, 2005, 3:43 pm The Butler Herald, August 9, 1917 The Butler Herald Thursday, August 9, 1917 Page Five Death of Mr. J.J. Guined Died at his home in the southwestern part of this county Mr. J.J. Guined, in the 50th years of his age. He was a quiet and peaceable citizen, a good neighbor and a member of the Missionary Baptist church. His remains were interred in the Butler cemetery August 7th at the noon hour, Rev. J.T. Adams conducting the service. Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, Messrs. Fred, Jack and Tom Guined; one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Taylor. He also leaves one brother, Mr. W.B. Guined, of Palmetto, Ga., who attended the funeral service. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/obits/g/guined7209ob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Steed, James A. July 13, 1917 ************************************************ 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 http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 June 18, 2005, 3:42 pm The Butler Herald, August 23, 1917 Transcriber's note: Below is an excerpt taken from a memorial for James A. Steed. The Butler Herald Thursday, August 23, 1917 Page Three In Memory Mr. James A. Steed Hall of Mauk Lodge, Number 662, Mauk, Ga. “On July 13, 1917, he quietly submitted to the grave summons of the messenger, Death, and passed to that world from whose bourne no traveler returns. Bro. Steed was born in Talbot County, Ga. November 4, 1843.” “He lived when his county was in its grandest splendor, he lived to see its soil drenched with the blood of its noble sons, he lived to see the conqueror invade every corner and he lived to see the dark cloud drawn aside and the sunlight of prosperity again beam upon our horizon amid all the scenes of life. Brother Steed was generous in prosperity, cheerful and hopeful in adversity, obedient and submissive to the will of his supreme Master as a Mason and as a Christian faithful. He was a member of the Methodist church, a useful citizen and a patriot. He lived respected and he died regretted." Tribute written by: O.D. Gorman R.L. Bell P.C. Watson Committee The Butler Herald Thursday, August 23, 1917 Page Five Local News Friends of Mrs. James A. Steed, of Mauk, will be glad to learn that she will make her future home in Butler having secured rooms at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Chapman. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/taylor/obits/s/steed7208ob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.0 Kb