Franklin County, GA Obituaries and
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April 25, 2008
A Bold Burglar A BOLD BURGLAR. On Wednesday last a heavy set black negro who was a stranger in the county, entered the dwelling of Mary Hughs, col, and stole a good leather valise, the same day he broke into the house of Jim Shirly, col, on the farm of W. O. Tribble and took a coat, thence to the house of Mary Kay, col, broke in and stole a clock, thence to the house of Allen Stowers, col, and demanded his dinner offering a plug of tobacco for same, which was furnished through fear. While at Stowers he exhibited a knife with which he said he had killed three negroes and whipped two companies of white men. He next went to the house of Henry Frazier, col, broke in and stole a suit of clothes. Two men, Jim Shirly and George Johnson followed him and coming up with him near John Hardy’s in the upper part of Hart county, Johnson had a double barreled shot gun, but had lost the cap off. The burglar was knocked down several times with the gun but cut both his assailants severely and escaped, and is still at large. He claims to be from Banks county. Return to top of page
Return to Home Page Bennett Visits Lavonia MR. REUBEN K. BENNETT VISITS LAVONIA. Lavonia had as her guest last Saturday afternoon Mr.
Reuben K. Bennett of near Bowersville in Hart County. Mr. Bennett enjoys the
distinction of having lived in two counties without moving. He lived in Franklin
when it embraced Hart and also has lived in Hart ever since it was cut off from
Franklin. Return to top of page
Return to Home Page Birth and Death
Registration ALL BIRTHS AND DEATHS MUST NOW BE REGISTERED. The new Vital Statistics Law requires that
each birth and death be registered with the LOCAL REGISTRAR of the District in
which the birth or death occurred. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Burglars in
Carnesville BURGLARS IN CARNESVILLE On Sunday morning J. C. McConel went to his office in the court house after a water bucket that had been left there the evening before. on entering the office he found the floor strewed with paper, candles, matches, pens; ink bottles etc. There was a box of tobacco in the office that had been riffled, and the tobacco was all gone. The papers that were scattered over the floor, were those that had been left on the table the evening before, and also a bundle that was taken from Mr. McConnell’s overcoat pocket, which had been left in the office during the night. Some of the papers were left over the floor uninjured, some were torn up, and quite a number had been burned in the stove. So far as is known no papers of much importance were destroyed; they were mainly jury summons, and letters. The desk in which important papers are kept had not been opened. The only real loss was about a third of a box of good tobacco. The door was locked, and it is supposed that the thief had a key with which he entered through the door. There is no clew that points to the guilty parties, so far as we know. Petty thefts are frequent in Carnesville, and some thing must be done to put a stop to it. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Carnesville
Gets Phone Service Miss Emma Hall of Carnesville spent several days in Lavonia recently learning the telephone business. Miss Hall will be operator of the telephone system which will be installed at Carnesville soon. Mr. Dorsey, the owner of the system, has purchased a basement room next to the Advance office in which the switch board will be placed. Many new phones have been subscribed already and others will no doubt be added as the convenience of the system becomes better known. Work is going right along on the system for Carnesville. It is expected that the system will be in operation within a short while. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Convict Labor We are reliably informed that the Stephens County convicts will grade the main street through our city in the near future. This is indeed gratifying news to us. No county in Georgia is using their convicts to better advantage than is Stephens, as we have in this county about 75 miles of graded roads. If any other county can beat that with the same number of convicts, let us hear from you.
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Cornshuckings on Gum Log Cornshuckings on Gum Log Whoever has attended cornshuckings of long
years ago will be refreshed to learn that the cornshucking has not altogether
become a thing of the past in this part of Georgia. It is refreshing to
know that in the hurry and hussle and, we might say selfishness, one community
has not forgotten the community spirit that existed long ago. The spirit
that caused a neighbor to go over across the hill and help to shuck a big pile
of corn and put up his shucks for no compensation other than the pleasure of
eating a good supper. *unreadable Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Curry Fire Another fire happened in Lavonia on Monday of this week at half past five o’clock. This time it was much smaller than the one of last week. It was the restaurant of Katherine Curry colored and was located in the Southern side of town. The building was owned by Mr. R. F. Cleveland. It is understood that no insurance was carried on the house. The loss is slight as the building was small, old and weather beaten. It is not known how the building caught on fire. Those living in the house were asleep when the fire was first seen some not having time to get out their personal effects before the top was falling in. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Father, Brother and Uncle FATHER, BROTHER AND UNCLE. James M. Dean has been married three times. His second wife was Mrs. Elizabeth Brock, daughter of David Smith. Royal D. Smith, son of James Smith, who was a brother of the second Mrs. Dean, married Miss Emily Dean a daughter of J. M. Dean by his first wife. After the death of the second Mrs. Dean, Mr. Dean married Miss Sarah C. Smith, sister of Royal D. Smith. Royal is now at a loss to know whether to call Mr. Dean, father, brother or uncle. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Father of 28 Children FATHER OF 28 CHILDREN Mr. Jack Andrews of Flintsville District in
Franklin County is the father of 28 children 25 of whom are living and enjoying
good health. Mr. Andrews has been married twice and has fourteen children
by each wife. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Georgia's
Youngest Telegraph Operator Ben F. Cheek, Jr., of Lavonia, handled the
local telegraph wires last week end for R. C. Linder while he visited in
Atlanta. Though only 12 years old young Cheek is an expert operator, and
can beat many of the old fellows at the key.--Hartwell Sun. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Gunnell’s
District—Cartledge GUNNELL’S
DISTRICT The territory included in Gunnells district embraces
one of the finest sections of country in this part of the State. A stranger
passing through that part of the country would be surprised at the number of
elegant residences and well ordered farms. Much of the land is in a high state
of cultivation and the farmers are generally prosperous. The people of that
section have long been noted for their peacable and law abiding character, and
their names have seldom appeared either on the civil or criminal dockets of the
courts. On that side of the county the people are well awake on the subject of
female education. A number of their young ladies are now being educated at the
Georgia Female Seminary at Gainesville. G. L. Carson has three daughters there.
Robert Neal one, Pat Neal, one, and J. F. Shannon is sending his sister-in-law,
Miss Martin, which makes a good showing for one neighborhood. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Hammock Ride
CHORUS. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Has 38 Grandchildren, 84 Great-grandchildren (Vickery/Tucker) Seventy-Six
Years of Age. Mrs.
Mary Tucke,
of Shoal Creek is one of the remarkable women of her section. Born and reared on
Savannah river married first at age of 13, grandmother of 38 children, great
grandmother of 84 children, great-great grandmother of 3 children, she is yet at
the age of 76 hale and hearty, the only living of fourteen children. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Hembree Hunting
Incident On last Wednesday night, Mr. Jack Hembree went fox hunting and laid down by a fire and went to sleep and his cap was burned off his head. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Homer Jail Break A couple of prisoners escaped from the Homer jail on last Wednesday. The Sheriff, or jailor, let them out of the iron cage on account of the severe cold, and they escaped through the top of the room. They were in jail for frivolous offences, and unable to give bond, and it is well perhaps that they are out of jail and out of the country. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Hookworm Record HOOKWORM EXAMINATION REACH 1378 To Wednesday night of this week 1378 examinations for hookworms had been made in Franklin County and 745 treated. This is the record for the state in examinations for hookworms. Franklin County citizens are very much in favor of eliminating parasites which is a mighty good sign. The work will end in this country soon and those who the work in charge will move on to other fields. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Lavonia Fire – 1903 One of the most disastrous fires that has ever visited Lavonia occurred there Wednesday night of last week. The entire block directly west of the depot with the exception of three brick buildings, was destroyed. The loss was about seventeen thousand dollars, with less than four thousand dollars insurance. The fire originated in the Standard Guage office and Editor Hardy’s outfit was completely destroyed. We hope that he will soon procure a new outfit and continue is paper. The hotel and all buildings burned will be rebuilt shortly. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Lavonia Laconics LAVONIA LACONICS The Baptist House of Worship will soon put on
a Sunday dress. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Learns to Read and
Write at 75 LEARNS TO READ AND WRITE AT AGE 75. Bowersville claims the distinction of having
the oldest pupil in the primary department in any city in Georgia. The
pupil is 75 years young and is a very apt pupil indeed. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Lightning Strikes
Pulliam Mr. Dewey Pulliam received a shock from lightning on Monday afternoon during the electric storm which visited this section. Dewey was at the barn and had started to the house. As he was passing under a metal clothes line a stroke of lightning came along knocking Dewey down and shocking him severely. He suffered no permanent injuries however and was up in a short while and has about recovered his normal condition. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Martin Woman's Club
History HISTORICAL SKETCH OF MARTIN WOMAN'S CLUB During the winter of 1914-1915 the
ladies of Martin met at the home of Mrs. E. H. West, with Mrs. West, Mrs. Van
Matheson, Mrs. Lee Yow and Mrs. Clarence Clodfelter as hostesses, and organized
a social club known as Young Matron's working Club. There were no rules or
regulations, merely decided to meet twice each month at the homes of its
members, and have a good time. Mrs. West was elected president and was the
only officer for about three months. So aimless an existance grew argsome
apace, and in June, 1915, it was unanimously decided to become a federated
Woman's Club. Mrs. Hubert Yow was president and it was through her efforts
this was done. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Mayfield 107 Years Old Franklin county can boast of some old people. Aunt Rhody Mayfield, colored, has just passed her 107th birthday and is still hale and hearty. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Mayfield Heirs Wanted John Mayfield's Heirs Wanted in El Paso There may be an estate
of value waiting for the heirs of John F. Mayfield, a former resident of
Franklin County, Georgia, who went to Texas some time in the thirties of the
last century. It is believed in El Paso, Texas, that these heirs may be found in
this state. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
McWhorter Lambastes
Bully Franklin County Boy Shows Grit When
Attacked by Patron Day before yesterday Prof. McWhorter, Principal of the school, in whipping some boys, whipped a little boy of Mr. Linton Thompson’s. The little boy cursed him and told the professor his father would beat the (won’t do to print) off of him. Yesterday morning the boy’s father went around to the Professors house to perform the ceremony, and called him out. When the Professor came up to him, Thompson said to him, “You whipped my boy” and struck him with a pair of brass knucks. The Professor joined in the exercises, and made Thompson cry and beg several times before letting him loose. Prof. McWhorter’s wife ran out with a pistol and said to the Professor “shall I shoot him or give you the pistol and let you shoot him?” He had presence of mind enough to tell her that he had him whipped, and that was enough. It was fortunate that the professor was cool enough, notwithstanding such extreme provocation, to not use the pistol and tell his wife not to, because in so doing he saved a case of Justifiable homicide and Thompson’s family a funeral. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Mirror Eyes MRS. S. P. RAMPLEY ALSO MIRROR-EYED A story in last Friday's Star telling of a mirror-eyed girl in Abbeville was read with interest by many of our subscribers, but with more interest by Mrs. S. P. Rampley, who herself as a school girl received punishment at the hands of teachers for writing sentences right to left and spelling the words backwards and shaping the letters themselves backwards. In order to read such writing it has to be held in front of a mirror. Mrs. Rampley is left-handed, and she attributes the phenomen [sic] to a defect in the muscle rather than in the vision. She brought to The Star office demonstrations of her writing from right to left which are most remarkable.--Elberton Star. Return to top of page Return to Home Page
Morgan Not Murdered GUS MORGAN NOT MURDERED Gus Morgan, whose automobile, hat and other
effects were found at the Covered Bridge on Tuesday morning of last week, was not murdered, as he evidently sought to make people believe. He has been
located, as has also a woman who had been living on his farm near Red Hill, and
who disappeared about the same time that Morgan abandoned his wife.
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