Adams Reunion
Lavonia Times and Gauge 8 Aug 1919, Section One,
Adams Town section.
Those from Lincoln to attend the Adams reunion Saturday
were: Mr. Charlie Walker and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Standard and
children, Mr. Lawrence Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Blakeley, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Bailey, Mr. Hubert Adams and Mr. Frank Martin's
children. Everybody who attended the reunion say it was the best one that the
Adams folks have had. They had enough dinner to feed two or three crowds like
that.
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Aderhold Birthday Reunion
"Birthday Dinner," Carnesville Herald and Advance
1 Jan 1920.
On Tuesday, December 16th, Mrs. L. N. Aderhold gave a
birthday dinner at her home near Aid, celebrating her fiftieth birthday. Mrs.
Aderhold was before her marriage Miss Lee Dalryrumple and it is a custom in her
family as each member becomes fifty years of age to have a celebration. There
were present ninety-nine relatives and friends among those present being:
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Carson and children, of Cornelia, Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Lord and
children, of Bold Springs, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bray, of Lexington, Mr. Boyd
Kimsey, Jewell Lord and children, Mr. Cecil Carson and wife, Ila, Mrs. O. W.
Aderhold and children, of Elberton, Mr. T. A. Maxwell and children, Mr. and Mrs.
W. W. Fleming and children, of near Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. Mason Dalrymple and
children, Mr. and Mrs. John Dalrymple, Mr. and Mrs. John Lecroy and children,
Mr. Guy Dalrymple, Mr. and Mrs. P. Johnson and children and Miss Beulah Cordell,
of near Bethel, Mr. W. J. Aderhold, of Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Payne, of
Carnesville, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Little and others.
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Bellamy Birthday
Lavonia Times and Gauge 28 May 1920, Farmers Academy.
The children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
Bellamy gave Mrs. Bellamy a surprise Sunday, it being her birthday anniversary.
Each brought a well filled basket and at the noon hour the good things were
spread which was highly enjoyed by all. The guests present were: Mr. and
Mrs. Norman Brock and five children and Mr. George Burruss of Athens, Mr. and
Mrs. Teo Randall and four children, Blanche Kesler, and Gladwin Moore of Ila.,
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Moore, and Mr. Will Moore of near Carnesville, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Carson of Red Hill, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frankum.
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Briley Birthday
Lavonia Times and Gauge 14 May 1920, Yow Academy
section.
A birthday dinner was given at the home of
Mr. M. W. Briley's Sunday. It being near the time of Mrs. Briley's birthday. All
their children were present: Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Briley, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey
Briley, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Brown, Mrs. Jim Smith and son, R. E., Misses Myrtle
and Eula. Also two of Mrs. Briley's brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Foster Thomas, Mr.
and Mrs. Cliff Thomas and two of her cousins, Mr. Epp Pulliam of Liberty Hill
and Miss Bertie Thomas. All had a good time and lots of good dinner.
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Burton Reunion
"Mr. and Mrs. Reed Burton Have Reunion," Lavonia Times and Gauge
7 May 1915.
MR. and MRS. REED BURTON HAVE REUNION
On Wednesday April 28th, Mr. and Mrs. Reed
Burton held a family reunion at their home at Iron Rock seven miles west of
Lavonia. The parents and brothers and sisters of both Mr. and Mrs. Burton were
invited and all enjoyed the magnificent spread in the grove near the home. The
dinner was a magnificent one consisting of various home products to tickle the
appetite of man and woman too. The occasion was also in celebration of the
birthday of Mrs. Burton, the hostess.
Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Burton, Mr. and
Mrs. A. J. Owens, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Flemming, Dr. and Mrs. Ben F. Bond, Mrs. D.
T. Barnes, Mr. W. H. Westmoreland and two daughters, Miss Ximena Bond, Mrs.
Frank Holbrook, Dr. and Mrs. A. N. Bowers, Col. Claude W. Bond and wife of
Toccoa, Mr. Belton Bond of Toccoa, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Burton and Ye editor and
besides a host of children belonging to the above families. The number present
was thirty-seven and the day was indeed a pleasant one for every attendant.
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Clodfelter Reunion
"Clodfelter Reunion," Lavonia Times and Gauge 18 Aug
1916, Yow Academy section.
CLODFELTER REUNION
On last Thursday Aug. 10, the Clodfelter's met at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. F. L. Clodfelter to have their reunion which is held every year. As they
arrived they were pleasantly met by Miss Madge Clodfelter. After they had all
arrived and spent several hours in greeting each other, a most bountiful dinner
was spread on the grounds. After dinner the young people amused themselves with
several interesting games. Each member seemed to be in the very highest life
which made each one glad to see the other one. Those present were Mr. and Mrs.
J. T. Clodfelter of Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Clodfelter and family of Toccoa,
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Clodfelter and family of Comer, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Clodfelter
of Toccoa, Mrs. G. L. Ledbetter and family of Carnesville. Mrs. J. J. Thomas and
family of Wellborn, Mr. and Mrs. T. Y. Stephenson and family of Avalon, Mr. and
Mrs. S. C. Killingsworth and family of Donalds, S. C., Mr. and Mrs. Clent Patton
of Comer, Mrs. Mittye Smith and children of Macon, Mrs. Dayton Clodfelter of
Atlanta. Besides the relatives there were visitors from Rome, Gainesville,
Atlanta, Comer, Royston, Toccoa, Hazelhurst, Martin, Avalon, Carnesville, and
Donalds, S. C. After spending a most delightful day they parted about 6 o'clock
with the best of wishes in hopes of meeting again.
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Goolsby Reunion
"Goolsby Family Reunion," Lavonia Times and Gauge 27
July 1917.
GOOLSBY FAMILY REUNION.
A family reunion in honor Mrs. Katherine
Goolsby who was 86 years of age July 4th, was held at the house of Mr. and Mrs.
J. N. Goolsby near Goolsby's Bridge on July 25th. The weather was ideal and
about 90 relatives gathered in from far and near.
At the noon hour a bountiful picnic dinner was spread on a
long table for the occasion. It is needless to say there was nothing lacking
in the line of eatables.
Five generations were represented at this gathering. One
member of the first generation, Mrs. Katherine Goolsby, four of the second,
nineteen of the third, seventy two of the fourth, and two of the fifth. The
great-great grand children being son and daughter of Mrs. Gladys Richardson of
Hartwell.
Mr. Alread of Toccoa was present and took pictures of this
large assemblage. Those present were: Mrs. Katherine Goolsby, J. A.
Goolsby and daughter, Mollie and Angela Vickery of Tenaha, Tex., Mrs. C. A.
Thomason and son Bury from South Georgia, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stancil and three
children from near Lavonia, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Goolsby and seven children, Mr.
and Mrs. E. H. Stancil of Royston, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Turner and nine children
of Fairview, Dewitt Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Farmer and children, Mrs. Nora
Deaton of Toccoa, Mr. Frank Shirley and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Shirley of
Unity, Mrs. Elzora Vickery of Banks county, Mr. and Mrs. Lura Williams and three
children of Avalon, Mr. and Mrs. Uriah Williams and three children of Flat Rock,
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Goolsby and child, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thomas, Willie Goolsby
of Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Richardson and two children of Hartwell, Mr. and
Mrs. Hebert Brown of Martin, Kye Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Duvall and
family.
Mrs. Ella Freeman and Mrs. Lee Jones of Atlanta, daughters of
Mrs. Katherine Goolsby were not present on this occasion but came the following
Friday and are visiting in that vicinity.
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Gordon Reunion
"Interesting Re-Union of the Gordon Family: Grandmother
Gordon 96 Years Old," Lavonia Times and Gauge 8 Oct 1920.
Interesting Re-Union of the Gordon Family
GRANDMOTHER GORDON 96 YEARS OLD.
The annual Gordon Reunion has become an event looked forward
to by the several hundred members of the Gordon family. These reunions center
around the home of Grandmother Gordon, who, although 96 years of age, is still
active and has hopes of living to be a hundred.
The last reunion was held on Thursday, September the 23rd at
the Gordon home in Banks County. The following account of the reunion taken from
the Commerce News will no doubt be of interest to many of the readers of this
paper.
"As the guests arrived they were greeted by Mrs. Gordon, who,
although weak from a recent illness, gave them a hearty handshake and a smile.
No artist could paint lovelier picture than she presented as she stood in the
door, wearing a dress of dark blue and white dotted material, a close fitting
frill around the face and carrying a small cardboard fan.
After the one hundred and fifty or more guests had arrived
and had exchanged a few words of greeting, they were seated in the yard, where
the low spreading limbs of giant oak and mulberry trees afforded an abundance of
shade.
"Mrs. Gordon sat in a low home made chair which she has used
for many years, and on either side of her were seated her sons and daughters.
Rev. W. M. Saye, of Athens, was requested to speak, and took
his place near Mrs. Gordon, that she might hear, too. After singing "Jesus,
Lover of My Soul" a touching prayer was offered by Rev. Saye and one of Mrs.
Gordon's favorite old hymns "How Firm a Foundation" was sung and the 116
division of Psalms, read.
After the reading Rev. Saye spoke for thirty minutes on the
beautiful home life of Mrs. Gordon and her usefulness in the community where she
lives. Home responsibilities and love in home life was stressed.
After the service the table which had been built for the
occasion, was loaded with good things to eat. There was everything good that
could be expected on an occasion of the kind. Mrs. Gordon stood at the end of
the table by the side of Rev. Saye while he asked the blessing, then she moved
to the side of the table and stood during the meal. She is very fond of chicken
pie and seemed to greatly enjoy the one baked especially for her. Besides her
plate was a small glass mug from which she drank water She finished the hearty
meal on a slice of loaf bread, then posed with her sons and daughters for a
photograph. Five generations were present and they, too, had pictures made.
Brief History of Family
Sarah Jane Bradley was born near Jefferson,
Jackson county, on Sept. 23, 1824 and on March 19th, 1843, was married to Mr.
Berry Gordon. Fifteen years later they moved to where Mrs. Gordon now lives with
her son, Jim.
To this union ten children were born three of whom are
dead.
Following are the names and addresses of the sons and
daughters, some of whom have large families.
Mr. George Gordon, Statham, Mrs. Callie Willbanks, Banks
county, Taylor Gordon, Heard county, Amanda Cash, Bogart, Frank Gordon,
Carnesville, and Jim Gordon, who lives at the home place. Mrs. Jane Nunn,
Crawford, and Robert Gordon are dead.
Grandmother Gordon has 42 grandchildren, twenty-two of them
being children of one daughter, Mrs. Callie Willbanks. Fifty nine
great-grand children and a number of great great grandchildren are numbered
among her descendants.
This is a great family! Long may they live and may many
more years be added to the life of this dear old mother who was as pretty as a
bride on her 96th birthday.
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Gurley Reunion
"A Family Reunion," Lavonia Times and Gauge 27
June 1919.
A FAMILY REUNION.
A reunion of the children, grand children,
and relatives of Mrs. E. F. Gurley met at the old home last Friday, June 20th.,
in honor of her 80th birthday. Mrs. Gurley is hale and hearty despite her 80
summers and can do more work than a lot of women 50 years old.
A sumptuous dinner was spread out in the grove which was
enjoyed by all. Those present were:
Mr. J. W. Baty of Royston, 86 years old; J. B. Williams and
wife of Bowersville; C. E. Williams and family of Bowersville; L. D. Gurley and
family, S. C. Gurley and family, L. L. Gurley and family, of Air Line; P. P.
Gurley and family, T. A. Gurley and family, of Lavonia, Garbrill Gurley and wife
of Avalon; Dr. A. R. Jones and family of Lavonia; Florid Ayers and wife, B. M.
Holbrooks and family, T. L. Holbrooks and family, Emel Holbrooks and wife; H. M.
Segars and wife; Will Segars and family; Joe Waite; Bert Holbrooks; Mrs. J. A.
Clement and family of Lincolnton; Mrs. Molly Vickery and son Hubert of Toccoa;
Pers Williams and family; B. Bowers and wife of Bowersville; J. B. Vasser and
family of Hartwell; T. P. Holbrook, Grover Williford, Arthur Williford, Roy
Williford, and Tom Dickerson.
There were something over a hundred present.
We wish her many more such birthdays.
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Harris Birthday
Lavonia Times and Gauge 28 May 1920, Yow Academy.
On Sunday, May 23rd, Mrs. D. W. Harris celebrated her 64th
birthday. Her children were present: Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Harris, Mr. and
Mrs. F. W. Medlin and all the grandchildren. Number of grandchildren 25, and 2
great-grandchildren. Also her sister-in-law, Mrs. Kager Stone and daughter, Miss
Macie, and several of her friends. A bountiful dinner was spread which every one
enjoyed. Late in the afternoon they left wishing her many more happy birthdays.
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Harrison Birthday
"Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs. T. B. Harrison," Lavonia Times and Gauge
7 May 1920.
SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER FOR MRS. T. B. HARRISON.
The children of Mrs. T. B. Harrison of
Lavonia gave her a surprise birthday dinner on last Sunday. Mrs. T. B.
Harrison's 64th birthday came on Friday, April 30th., but it was not convenient
for the children to have an in-gathering on that date and the celebration was
deferred two days.
The children all came in Sunday morning, all bringing baskets
of good things to eat, and not until the baskets were brought out did Mrs.
Harrison realize the purpose of the occasion. Dinner was served on the two long
tables in the dining room and there was plenty for everyone present and then
some to carry home.
Among the children present were:
Mr. T. W. Cheek and wife; Mr. G. R. Harrison and family; Mr.
W. R. Harrison and family; Mr. G. W. Randall and family. Also two brothers,
Messrs. T. C. and B. H. Pulliam were apprised of the affair in time to be on
hand.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mitchell, neighbors, heard the good news
and accepted an invitation to join the party in their feast.
The day was very pleasantly spent and the visitors left in
the afternoon wishing their host many more good years and happy birthdays.
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Hix and Price Reunion
"Family Reunion and Picnic," Lavonia Times and Gauge
31 Aug 1917.
FAMILY REUNION AND PICNIC
On Thursday, August the sixteenth, at the
home of Mrs. Jim Hix near Oakway, S. C., there was a reunion of the families of
Mr. Jim Hix and Mr. Will Price, (the husbands of both these families being
dead), and in the connection with these Reunions was a picnic, all given in
honor of Mrs. Will Messer, Mr. and Mrs. Dee Boucher of Tyler, Texas. Mrs. Messer
is the youngest sister of Mrs. Hix and Mrs. Price, and is also herself a widow.
Of the Hix family, there were present forty-five children and
grand-children, and of the Price's twenty-two children and grand-children.
Besides these families, there were other relatives and friends present
fifty-five.
It was indeed a very pleasant occasion; the string band was
present and entertained the crowd until the noon hour, when all were invited to
a table loaded with all kinds of good things, then more music after which a
watermelon cutting drew the crowd to the table again. The day passed all too
quickly, for every one enjoyed either of talking or listening to others, of days
passed, of the present prospect of crops and the cracking of jokes. The day will
long be remembered by those who were present.
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Jolly Reunion
"The Jolly Reunion," Lavonia Times and Gauge 8 Aug
1913.
THE JOLLY REUNION
On August first at the home of Misses Bettie
and Stacy Jolly, a very large crowd assembled there to celebrate the one
hundreth birthday of aunt Bettie, as she is known by all the neighbors. The
connection begain to arrive about 9 o'clock Friday morning and continued to
arive until about 11 o'clock. This reunion was purposely kept a secret from aunt
Bettie until the morning of her birthday. Of course she was joyfully surprised.
Though aunt Betie is now one hundred years old, she is well and hearty and
seemed to enjoy the day, the dinner especially. And in the afternoon she went
out in the yard and posed for a picture. Of course, everything was prepared for
her comfort that was possible, and it is hoped the good old ladies enjoyed the
day as well as the relatives did.
The morning was completely taken up in hand-shaking and "howdies,"
and promptly at 12 o'clock dinner was spread under the giant apple trees in aunt
Bettie's back yard and such a dinner! We wont attempt to describe it, but rest
assured it was all anyone could wish for. The elders spent the afternoon sitting
in the shade and talking of by-gone days, while the young people enjoyed an
old-fashioned straw ride.
At four o'clock preparations were made for returning home on
account of some living at a distance, so we bade aunt Betty and aunt Stacy
good-by and thanking them for the good time we had enjoyed and wishing them
another successful year and many more happy birthdays.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harrison and son, Edwin;
Mrs. Ada Harrison and sons, Hoyt and Auther Lee, Arnold, Moody and Fred; Mr. and
Mrs. L. T. Harrison and children, Paul, Claud and Sallie; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cheek
and children, Mories, Omar, Herchell and baby; Mr. and Wiley Randall and
children, Mozelle, Ruby, and Boyd; Mr. and Mrs. Bud Pulliam and children, Lonnie
and Beulah; Mrs. Frank Patterson, and children, Sam, Mories and Beulah; Mrs.
Otto Rice; Pink Crawford, from Georgia. Those from South Carolina were Mr. and
Mrs. P. V. Mabry and son Frank; Mrs. J. D. Whitmire and children, Glann, Millie
and Edgar, of Westminster; Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Marett and sons, Paul and Doran;
Mr. and Mrs. John Jolly; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cole and children, Mearle and
Crawford; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Crawford and children, Hattie, Nell, and Vonnie;
Mr. and Mrs. D. M. McGuire and children, Felton, Kittie May, Helen and Henry;
Mrs. E. B. Keese and son, Billie; Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Marett and children, Lige
and Catherine; Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Glymph and son, Marett; Mrs. W. L. Thomas and
children, Georgia, Berdie and Joe.
The visitors were Mr. John Sewell, from Ga., Napoleon
Randall, Norman Rice, Mrs. Thellie Ford, Clyde Ford, all from Georgia. Mr. Tom
Wylie, Mr. John Reeder and daughter, Manday, Mrs. Jim Malone, Miss Minnie Cole,
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Nix and daughter Georgia. Doyle Pryor.
"A NIECE."
Family
Reunions, Part Two
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