March 24, 1900
Macon Telegraph
JOHN H. MONK  DEAD. He Was a Well Known Mechanic and a Useful Citizen.
  La Crosse, Ga., Mr. John H. Monk, who has been quite well known as a mechanic and millwright for sixty years, died at his home here yesterday monring, having been 80 yeas old on the 20th inst. Mr. Monk was born in Jones county and removed to this section when about 8 years old. When he arrived at manhood he married Mary Walker. To them were born eight children, who grew up and settled in different sections. Three of them have since died. Mr. Monk's wife died in 1881 and he afterward married Victoria Devane, and to them were born one son, who is now nearly at manhood.
    As a mechanic he constructed more old-time wooden cotton screws than any other one man, covering a scope from South Carolina to Arkansas. As a public-spirited citizen and a home entertainer he had no superior. He was a member of the Methodist church, independent in his religious views, and a Mason of high standing.
     His remains were interred in the Walker family burying ground this afternoon by his brother Masons, and Rev. R. F. Williamson conducted the religious services, in the presence of a large collection of relatives and friends.       

April 24, 1900
Macon Telegraph
Mr. John Bradley Dead. He Was One of Jones County's Prominent Citizens
 News was received in Macon yesterday of the death of Mr. John Bradley, Sr., of Jones county. He passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.W. Barron, in Clinton. The funeral will take place at Bradley's, Ga., today at 12 o'clock at the family burying ground.
  Mr. Bradley was one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Jones county. He was about 70 years of age at the time of his death, and for years held the offices of sheriff and tax collector of Jones county. About twenty years ago his wife died. His death was very sudden. He was in Clinton last Saturday attending a meeting of Masons and seemed to be in perfect health. The death of Mr. Bradley is a loss to the county for he was one of the most successful planters in middle Georgia.

June 5, 1900
Macon Telegraph
Mrs. W. H. Patterson of Jones county died at 1 p.m. yesterday. She leaves two children and a husband. The remains will be buried in Twiggs county at the family burying ground today at 3 p. m.

June 10, 1900
Macon Telegraph
News was received here last night that Mr. R. H. Barron, uncle of Dr. R. B. Barron of Macon, died yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the home of his sister in Fort Valley. the funeral will occur this afternoon in Clinton. Mr. Barron was born in Jones county sixty-seven years ago, and occupied many positions of trust, at the hands of his people. He once represented the county in the legislature, was county treasurer for many years, and served as a  captain in the Confederate army. He was a beloved citizen and enjoyed the confidence of the community at all times.

August 2, 1900
Macon Telegraph
  Mr. John Wesley Hudson, one of Jones county's leading citizens, died Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock, at his home ten miles north of Macon, and the funeral occurred yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the Baptist church near Gray's station. The interment was in the family burying ground there,
  Mr. Hudson was 70 years of age at the time of his death and leaves a widow and seven grown children.

November 13, 1900
Union Recorder
Col. W. S. Moughon died at his home in Jones county, on Sunday, 4th instant. He was born November 3d, 1835 and was therefore 75 years and 1 day old at the time of his death. He was twice married, his first wife was a Miss Ramsey. Of this union two children were born, both girls. After the death of his firs wife he married Miss Alice Wyche of Macon. Of this second marriage eight children were born, five boys and three girls, all of whom are living.
  At one time Col. Moughon was one of Jones county's wealthiest and most influential citizens. He represented both Jones and Bibb in the legislators, and was a notable figure in Milledgeville when this city was the capital of Georgia. He was a brother of Mrs. Jere Beall, of this city and Mrs. Joseph Bond of Macon.
  He was buried at Fortville, Judge R. H. Bonner conducting the funeral exercises.

November 16, 1900
Macon Telegraph
  Mr. Alex H. Broach died yesterday afternoon at 1:30 at his home on Plant street, of pneumonia. He had passed his three-score and ten years and had suffered from pneumonia for some days.
  He leaves a widow and two sons as well as a number of friends, to mourn his departure.
   The funeral will take place from his residence at 10 o'clock this morning. The interment will be at the family burying ground in Jones county.

December 19, 1900
Macon Telegraph
   Mrs. E. W. Coleman, formerly Miss Hattie Monghon, daughter of Col and Mrs. W. S. Monghon, granddaughter of Mrs. Harriet Wyche, died at her late residence in Dublin, Ga., on Monday morning, December 17, after several week's illness. She was buried in Jones county yesterday.

March 12, 1901
Union Recorder
  Mr. Newton Ethridge, who lived at James Station in Jones county, died a few days ago, having enjoyed life for nearly four-score years. He was the father of 23 children and 36 grandchildren.

March 28, 1901
Macon Telegraph
~excerpt~ Mr. W. L. Roberts (familiarly known by his friends as "Bill Luke" Roberts) of Roberts Station, Jones county, died at his home yesterday at 1:30 o'clock.
  Mr. Roberts was a member of the firm of R. T. Adams & Co., cotton factors, of this city. He had been very ill for nearly a year, and when it was discovered that he was afflicted with Bright's disease, all hope of his recovery was given up. He leaves a widow. He ws a son of Mr. Greene Roberts and was 43 years old. The funeral will occur at Roberts Station from the home of the deceased this afternoon at 3:30.  

July 30, 1901
Macon Telegraph
Lurina Toles, one of the oldest colored inhabitants in Georgia, died yesterday morning at her home in Jones county, near Clinton, at the age of 105 years. Miles Toles, her grandson, aged 54 years, came to Macon yesterday morning for the purpose of buying a coffin. Miles says his father is living and has already passed his four score years. The Tole family is considered one of the best colored families in Jones county and are prosperous, law abiding citizens.

August 11, 1901
Macon Telegraph
Mrs. M. L. Smallwood died yesterday morning at 7 o'clock at her residence near James Station, in Jones county, after an illness of several days.
  She was 54 years of age, and the cause of her death was dropsy of the heart.   Mrs. Smallwood leaves a husband and several children to mourn her loss. The funeral will take place this morning at 11 o'clock from her late residence.  The interment will be in the family burying grounds near the Salem church..

September 8, 1901
Macon Telegraph
DEATH OF A PROMINENT CITIZEN OF JONES. Mr. George W. F. McKay Passed Away Very Unexpectedly Yesterday at His Plantation Not Far From Macon.
    Mr. George W. F McKay, one of the most influential and popular planters in Jones county, died unexpectedly at his home yesterday afternoon. The funeral will occur this afternoon at 3 o'clock, from the residence. Interment will be in the family burial ground near the house. Masons will conduct the services.
   Mr. McKay was 74 years old. He is survived by four sons, Messrs. Will, Alex, Henry and Jeff McKay. His wife died only a couple of months ago.
  Mr. Mckay was an active member of the Congregational Methodist church, and was considered the sage of his community. His advice was sought by all people who had business problems or other entanglements, and it was invariably followed. He was a safe counselor, a devoted friend, and a fair-minded man. He had several times represented his county in the general assembly.
  Since the death of his wife, Mr. McKay has been a constant sufferer from rheumatic pains in the breast, and yesterday afternoon when one of this sons entered his room to see how he was feeling, the dead body was lying stretched across the bed.

December 3, 1901
Macon Telegraph
     YOUNG LADY DIES. Miss Minnie Speers Passed Away in East Macon Yesterday Morning. Miss Minnie Speers, of Jones county, died yeserday morning at 12 o'clock at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Mary King, in east Macon. Miss Speers had been ill for several days, but her death was unexpected. She was 22 years of age and leaves a large number of relatives in Jones county, where she was born and reared. Her remains will be carried to Jones county,this morning and will be interred in the family burying ground this morning at 11 o'clock. 

February 27, 1902
Macon Telegraph
BURIAL AT ROUND OAK.   The remains of Jefferson Marshall, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Marshall will be shipped to Round Oak this morning for interment in the family burying grounds at that place. The funeral will take place at Round Oak this morning at 10:30 o'clock, Rev. E. W. Sammons officiating.

April 4, 1902
Macon Telegraph
  The sad news of the death of Miss Ruby Smith of Plentitude, Jones county, reached Macon yesterday.
  The young lady was just 16 years old. Her death comes as a shock to all of her relatives and friends. She had been ill a short time with typhoid malaria, but it was not known that she was seriously sick.
  Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Smith. They have many friends throughout this section who will sympathize with them in their bereavement.

April 29, 1902
Macon  Telegraph
   Mr. A. H. S. McKay, a prominent farmer, citizen and Mason, of Plentitude, Jones county, died yesterday afternoon, after an illness of nine weeks.
    Mr. McKay was taken ill with pneumonia, followed by peritonitis and appendicitis.
   He was 47 years of age and leaves a wife and two children, who are Miss Mabel, aged 11 years, and Hugh, age 9 years. He was a brother of Messrs. Jeff and Will McKay  of Macon and Mr. Henry McKay of Jones County. He was a son of the late George W. F. McKay.
   Mr McKay was worshipful master of Sincerity Lodge, No. 430 of Clinton, and stood high in Masonic circles.
    The funeral will take place from his late residence, about four miles from Clinton, this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
   Rev. Mr. Irvine of the Methodist church of Clinton will conduct the funeral services.
  The remains will be carried to Forsyth tomorrow morning at 9 o'clcock over the Central railroad for interment. A Masonic escort will accompany his remains, and he will be laid to rest with Masonic honors.

May 6, 1902
Macon Telegraph
     News was received in Macon last night to the effect that Mr. David T. Brown of Jones county is dead. He will be buried this afternoon at James station,
Rev. Mr. Erwin of Clinton officiating.
  Mr. Brown was the son of Mr. S. S. Brown and the brother-in-law of Mr. J. W. Womack. His wife was Miss Ola Womack of East Macon.
  Decased was 28 years old, and had a great many friends here.

May 15, 1902
Macon Telegraph
A PIONEER CITIZEN IS DEAD. Mr. Jere Smith, One of the Old Settlers of Jones County Passes Away.
Mr. Jere G. Smith, a Confederate veteran and a prominent citizen of Jones county, died yesterday morning at 3:20 o'clock at the residence of his son, Mr. J. B. Smith, 559 Main street, East Macon.
   Mr. Smith had been in declining health for the past several months, caused by his advanced age. He was 86 years old at the time of his death. He came to Macon about two months ago to visit his son, hoping to improve his health.
  Mr. Smith was born and reared in Jones county, and was a pioneer citizen of his county. He is survived by eight children-Messrs.
M. W., J. G, Jr., C. R., W. D., and H. L. Smith of Jones county, and Messrs. Iverson L. and J. B. Smith of Macon, and
Mrs. T. J. Bazemore of Wayside.
  The remains will be carried to Wayside this morning at 8:10 o'clock via the Macon and Northern railroad. The funeral will occur this morning at 11 o'clock at the family burying grounds near Wayside. The services will be conducted by Rev. John Gresham of the Primitive Baptist church.
  The following gentlemen will act as pall-bearers: Messrs. Tommie Finney, Jack Jackson, B. W. Little, Will Walden, Sidney Simmons and T. W. Bond.

May 27, 1902
Macon Telegraph
  The funeral of Mrs. J. A. Spikes, who died Sunday afternoon at her residence on the Clinton road, took place yesterday afternoon from her late residence.
  The interment was in the family burying grounds in Jones county.

June 20, 1902
Macon Telegraph
Mrs. Lucinda Mitchell, one of Jones county's oldest and most valued resident, died Wednesday evening at 10 o'clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. T. W. Duffey, at James Station
  Mrs. Mitchell has been in declining health for the past five weeks and while her death was not unexpected, it was a shock to the entire community in which she resided for so many years. She was a daughter of the late Henry Christian.
    Mrs. Mitchell was the widow of Henry Mitchel (incorrect, Lucinda married WARREN ANDERSON MITCHELL in Jones County, Georgia, in March 1861, per Terri A. Hastings, descendant), who died during the civil war. She was 68 years of age, and leaves only one daughter, Mrs. T. W. Duffey.
  Mrs. Mitchell was one of the pioneer residents of Jones county, having resided there since early childhood. She was well know in Macon and is survived by five brothers and sisters, who are: Mr. Robert Christian of Macon, Mr. T. J. Christian of Atlanta,
Mrs. S. A. Kingman of Macon, Mrs. Thomas Long of Monroe county and Mr. Hardy Christian of Hahira.
  The funeral services were attended yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock by a large concourse of friends, who went to pay a last tribute to one of their most beloved associate.
  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Erwin of the Clinton circuit of the Methodist church. The interment was in the family burying grounds near James Station.

August 23, 1902 
Macon Telegraph
  MR. GREEN ROBERTS DIED IN JONES. He Was 80 Years Old and Was One of the Best Known Citizens of the County.
    Mr. Green Roberts died at his plantation in Jones county last night, after a lingering illness. The Telegraph told a few days ago of his dying condition, so that his death will cuse no surprise, but the many friends of deceased will be none the less pained to learn of it.
    Mr. Roberts was 80 years old. His wife died about fourteen years ago. He leaves six children as follows:
   J. D. Roberts, Mrs. A. J. Brooks of Clinton; Mr. E. A. Roberts, C. P.Roberts and Mrs. M. R. Jones of Roberrtsville; Mrs. W. H. Lowe of Slocumb's post office.
  Mr. Roberts was a good Confederate soldier, having served his country faithfully for four years, and then returned to his boyhood home and he demonstrated by pluck, energy and brains that there was more in he man than in the land,, and he accummulated a large estate.
   The funeral services will occur from the residence at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. E. W. Sanders of Robertsville Baptist church will officiae. The interment will be on the premises..

November 20, 1902
Macon Telegraph
    Mr. R. H. Stevens died at his home in Lewiston, Jones county, early yesterday morning, of typhoid fever. The deceased is survived by his wife, five children, three brothers and one sister. The funeral will take place from Mount Springs church, in Jones county, at 11 o'clock today. Mr. Stevens was a prominent citizen, and his death has caused much sorrow. The deceased had many friends in Macon.

April 29, 1903

September 27, 1903
Macon Telegraph
~excerpt~  With the blood oozing from his leg where the fangs of a rattlesnake had just been planted, Mr. Joseph Avery, a well-to-farmer of Jones county, killed the deadly reptile and fainted, falling to the ground in a dying condition. Yesterday morning shortly before noon and seven hours after the rattler had made the fatal bite, Mr. Avery, surrounded by his family and friends, breathed his last.
  Mr. Avery was a married man and a prominent farmer of Jones county. His home was near Griswoldville, about twelve miles from Macon. He was well known here, having visited Macon only last week.

August 31, 1903
Macon Telegraph
Mrs. Sallie Baker, mother of Mr. James L. Baker of this city, died Saturday night at her home in Jones county, after an illness of several months. She is survived by her husband, James Baker, and one son.
  The funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock today at the family residence near Griswoldville, Rev. Mr. Curry officiating. The interment will be in the family burial ground..

September 1, 1903
Union Recorder
    Mr. B. W. Jenkins died at the home of his brother, Mr. Robert Jenkins, in Jones county, last Saturday morning, after an illness of several months. His remains were carried to Eatonton Sunday, and interred in the family square in the cemetery.
    Mr, Jenkins for many years was one of the most prominent farmers of Baldwin county, and had many friends here who heard of his death with profound regret. He was about fifty-five years of age, and was a member and eacon of the Baptist church at Blountsville, Jones county. He was a kind and noble hearted man, a true friend and a  good neighbor. He, though young in years, answered to the call of his country and served in the Confederate army, during the closing years of he civil war, and since that time has engaged in farming.
    He is survived by three brothers, and a siser, who have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.

October 11, 1903
Macon Telegraph
  Mr. J. M. Kitchens, a well known farmer residing near Haddock's, died yesterday afternoon after an illness of several weeks. The deceased is survived by his wife and four sons, who are Messrs. Walter, John, James and William Kitchens, all of whom reside at Haddock's.
  The funeral will take place this morning at 11 o'clock at Salem church..

December 4, 1903
Macon Telegraph
  The funeral of Mrs. Mamie Hudson Summers occurred from her late home in Jones county yesterday morning at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Summers is survived by her husband and one child. She was only 24 years of age and had been married only a few years. The deceased was well known in Macon.

January 26, 1904
Macon Telegraph
Mrs. Hannah Harris, 70 years of age, passed away at her home, in Bradley yesterday morning very suddenly. She leaves four children, Mr. O. K. Harris and
Mrs. W. D. Winters of Bradley, Mr. John Harris and Mr. Peyton Harris of Southwest Georgia. The funeral takes place today from the residence of the deceased and the interment will be at Bradley cemetery, Rev. Dr. Erwin officiating.

February 12, 1904
Macon Telegraph
Bennie R. Maddox, the 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Maddox, died at the residence of his grandmother, Mrs. M. V. Tyner, yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock in Jones county. The interment will be held at the family burying grounds near Juliette this afternoon at 3 o'clock.

February 17, 1904
Macon Telegraph
Mrs. Eliza Tribble, widow of the late Thomas Tribble, died yesterday morning at 2 o'clock at her residence in Jones county. She was 63 years old and had been sick about two months with pneumonia.
  She is survived by three sons and four daughters, all of Jones county,
  Funeral services will occur at the residence this morning at 10 o'clock. The interment will be in Walker's cemetery, near Plentitude, Jones county. Rev. J. T. Glover will conduct the services.

May 2, 1904
Macon Telegraph
Death of Faithful Woman. The death at her home in East Macon of Susan Balkcom was received with genuine sorrow among a large number of her white friends. "Aunt Susan," as she was familarly known was 62 years of age, and wad during her life a faithful and loyal servant. She was owned prior to the civil war by Mr. Bryant Balkcom of Jones, but has resided in Macon many years. She reared a family of five sons and five daughters, all good citizens. "Aunt Susan" will be sadly missed by those in whose family she tolled so faithfully and so long. Her funeral was attended by  anumber of her white friends and they place flowers abover her grave in Fort Hill cemetery.

June 29, 1904
Macon Telegraph
   Miss Narcissa Patterson died yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at her residence at Gray's Station in Jones county. Miss Patterson is survived by two brothers and two sisters, who are, Mrs. E. A. Bragg, Mrs. Annie Nash, Mr. W. H. Patterson and   Mrs. Henry Patterson.
  Miss Patterson was a member of the Baptist Church and has always been a diligent and conscientious christian worker. The funeral services will be at the church at 4 p.m. today. Interment at the family burying ground.

July 11, 1904
Macon Telegraph
JAMES LEE BAKER HAS PASSED AWAY. A Gentleman Widely Known-Formerly One of the Leading Hardware Merchants of the City. Mr. James Lee Baker died at his home on Arlington street yesterday afternoon at about 1 o'clock. He was the son f and the only child of Mr. James Baker of Jones county, one of that county's most prosperous planters. His mother, Sarah Francis, died Aug. 19, 1903.
  Mr. Baker, the deceased, was born February 27, 1865. He was married, Oct. 24, 1888, to Miss Effie Chambers, the daughter of F. Chambers, Esq.
  Mr. Baker began business as a member of the firm of Trammell, Etheridge & Co., upon the death of Mr. Trammell, the partnership became Etheridge & Baker. Mr. baker attended school in Macon and prepared for entrance to Emory college, where he was graduated in the class of 1885.
  Mr. Baker will be laid to rest in his father's burial ground at Griswoldville tomorrow, (Friday) at 10 o'clock. His body will leave Macon at 7:30 o'clock this evening. He left no children, but a large circle of relatives in Middle Georgia.
  Mr. Baker was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Knight of Pythias. Each of these orders will pay proper tribute to his memory, and escorts will be furnished.
  Mr. Baker was a man who was greatly beloved. He was of the gentlest disposition. His hand was at times open to the poor. The best tribute that could be paid him came from a friend and was laid unsigned upon a desk in the office of The Telegraph"
  "Dear Old Jim Baker is dead! "
  "We use the word "old" in its unusual, and affectionate sense, for "Old Jim" was the way, in which his hosts of friends, fondly referred to him.
  "He was  big-hearted, brave and generous; true to his friends, in the highest sense of the term.
  "He was not given to complaining. Whatever were his sorrows, we all have them, and he too, must have had them, still he never was given to recounting tales of woe.
  "If, beyond that great divide, whiter our dear friend has gone, deeds of modest kindness and pure charity, county for anything, then Jim is all right!"
  The intensely human note in the foregoing will be appreciated by everyone who knew Mr. Baker.

August 16, 1904
Union Recorder
  Clarence Lester who was accidentally shot while hunting doves, died Monday afternoon, the 8th inst. His remains were buried Tuesday, at the cemetery at Fortville in Jones county, Rev. J. A. Quillian officiating. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lester, and his sad and tragic death was a sad blow to them. They have the sympathy of a host of friends in their deep bereavement.

February 24, 1905
Macon Telegraph
Mr. George James, a prominent planter, died at his home at Roberts Station, Ga., yesterday morning.
    Mr. James was 60 years of age, and is survived by his wife. He was a Confederate veteran, who fought gallantly throughout the civil war.
   The funeral will take place at the family burying grounds at Griswoldville at 10 o'clock today.

March 6, 1905
Macon Telegraph
DEATH OF MR. T. C. ROBERTS. Was a Prominent Citizen of Clinton. Yesterday morning Mr. T. C. Roberts of Clinton, Ga., died in the 26th year of his age. He was the son of Mrs. Caroline Roberts, and has relatives in Macon. The funeral services will be conducted today by Rev. R. H. Bonner.

March 18, 1905
Macon Telegraph
  The funeral services over the remains of Mr. Lazarus Silas, who died at his residence at Roberts's Station, Thursday morning, were conducted yesterday at 10 a.m. The interment was at 2 o'clock at James Station.
  Mr. Silas was a Jones county commissioner and one of the best known farmers in that section of the state. He was 59 years of age and a veteran of the Confederacy, having entered the service at the age of 15 years. He is survived by his wife and nine children,

April 23, 1905
Macon Telegraph
HENRY WATSON DIES FROM BROKEN NECK. Found in Yards of Central Railroad in Unconscious Condition and Passed Away Soon After at Macon Hospital-Leaves Wife and One Child.   Mr. Henry Watson, car inspector at the Central railroad yards, was found early yesterday morning in the yards in an unconscious condition. He was at once carried to the city hospital where, on examination, it was found that his neck was broken. He never regained consciousness and soon passed away. No one knows how he was hurt, but it is thought that he eight fell off or was knocked down by a passing train, sustaining the injuries that resulted in his death.
  The deceased resident at 232 Cedar street. He leaves a wife and child to mourn their loss.
   The remains will be shipped to Griswoldville at 11:30 today for interment.

June 17, 1905
Macon Telegraph
DEATH OF CHILD.
    The little six months old daughter of Mrs. Ellen Watson died yesterday morning at her home near Griswoldville.
   Since the death of Mr. Henry Watson, who was killed a few weeks ago, Mrs. Watson has been living at Griswoldville with relatives and now she suffers the loss of her little babe. The funeral will occur this morning at 10 o'clock at Griffins church. Rev. Mr. Curry, pastor, will  officiate. The interment will take place in the family burying ground.

June 19, 1905
Macon Telegraph
After an illness of several months duration, Mr. E. T. Morton, one of the most prominent planters of Jones county, died at his residence, 804 College street, shortly before 7 o'clock yesterday evening.
  Mr. Morton was born in Jones county 76 years ago and was a veteran of the war of 1861-1864. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. E. T. Morton, and one daughter, Mrs. F. Holmes Johnson.
    The funeral will take place from the residence of his daughter at Grays, Ga., Elder J. H. Gresham officiating.
  he following named gentlemen, nephews of the deceased will act as pall-bearers: Messrs. J.T., O.E., M.F., J.E., L.C. and William Morton.

August 4, 1905
Macon Telegraph
Mrs. William O. Wright, of Macon, died at Morton's station yesterday morning while on a visit to Mr. Wright's parents About a month ago she left her home in Macon, accompanied by her husband and little ones, anticipating a most delightful visit to their father's country home., Soon after reaching there she was taken ill with typhoid fever. She was seriously ill from the first and gradually grew weaker until yesterday  morning at 9 o'clock when she expired. She was an excellent woman, and a devout member of the Methodist church.
   Mrs. Wright was 30 years old and was a Miss Knowles of Eatonton before her marriage. She leaves a devoted husband and four little children, the youngest being about one year old. Also a mother and four brothers in Putnam county. The funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at the home of Mr. William H. Wright. Rev. F. R. Smith will officiate. The burial will be at the James cemetery.

September 8, 1905
Macon Telegraph
   Yesterday afternoon at 6:20 o'clock Mrs. Marietta Barnes Bradley, wife of Robert L. Bradley, passed away at her home at Bradley's station. Mrs. Bradley had been in declining health for some time and her death was not unexpected. The deceased leaves besides her husband, two children, Mr. Ed Edmonson, of Atlanta, and a young daughter, Miss Mary, two brothers, Mr. Wiley Barnes of Macon, and Mr. Lee Barnes of San Francisco, three sisters Mrs. Dr. Smith, of Atlanta, Mrs. M. H. Mulligan, of Bradley, and Mrs. Burden, of New York. The deceased was a  most lovable woman and was a loyal friend and an affectionate wife and mother. The funeral and interment will take place at 3 o'clock this afternoon from the family residence at Bradley. The body will be laid to rest in the cemetery there.

September 10, 1905
Macon Telegraph
   Death of Young Woman. Mrs. C. M. Kitchens, a young woman, only 18 years old, died at Griswoldville yesterday. The funeral will take place today at 3 o'clock,
Rev. D. D. Duell and Rev. C. B. Ward officiating. The interment will be at the Kitchens cemetery.

September 28, 1905
Macon Telegraph
  The death of Mrs. L. R. Moore, the wife of Mr. O. G. Moore, occurred yesterday afternoon at her residence at James, Ga., after an illness of only a few days.
  Mrs. Moore was 48 years of age and is survived by her husband and five children. They are Messrs. A. T. and T. A. Stubbs and Misses Georgia, Ethel, and Peyton Moore of James.
  She was a member of the Methodist church.
  The funeral will take place this afternoon at James, Ga.
  The Rev. Mr. Smith of Clinton, will officiate.

December 1, 1905
Macon Telegraph.
     The sad death of Mrs. Viney Slocum occurred yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W. N. Hart, on Boundary street, after a lingering illness of several weeks. While her death was momentarily expected, it was a shock to her many friends. Mrs. Slocum is survived by four children. They are: Mrs. W. N. Hart, Miss Tommie D.,  Bessie and  Mr. Burke Slocum. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist church and was a lovable Christian woman.
  The funeral arrangements will be announced later.

December 2, 1905
Macon Telegraph
  The funeral of Mrs. Veney Slocum, who died Thursday aftrnoon, took place yesterday morning at 11 o'clock at the resdience of her daughter, Mrs. W. N. Hart. The body was taken to Jones county for interment, which took place yesterday afternoon. The funeral was largely attended and the floral offerings were many and beautiful. Mr. Walker Heard conducted the services very impressively.

April 24, 1906
Macon Telegraph
Mrs. Wm. Jackson, wife of Wm. Jackson of Jones county, died at an early hour yesterday morning at her home at Round Oak, Ga., after an illness of ten weeks. She was well known throughout her community and was loved by all who knew her.
    Mrs. Jackson was 61 years of age, and is survived by her husband and 7 children. The funeral services will take place this morning at Caney Creek Church at 10 o'clock, Rev. H. H. Gresham officiating. The interment will be in the family burial grounds.

May 26, 1906
Macon Telegraph
  ~excerpts~ Charlie Byrd, apparently 50 years of age, was found dead in his bed yesterday morning by F. M. Middlebrooks, proprietor of a boarding house at the corner of Mulberry and Fourth streets. The coroner's jury returned the verdict that death was induced by excessive alcoholic stimulates.
  He was not known by any inmate of the house, coming here from the home of his nephew, George Byrd, of East Macon. He was from Jones county, and had been in Macon only a short time. He was unmarried,
  The body will be shipped to Jones county this morning for funeral and burial..

July 9, 1906
Macon Telegraph
   Chas. L. Humphreys died at his residence, No. 244 Washington avenue ysterday morning after an illness of several months.
   He was formerly of Jones County, but has been a resident of Macon for several years. He is survived by five children, Lee Humphreys, Misses Mamie, Lula and Nettie Humphreys and Mrs. E. W. Pickett, all of Macon, a brother, J. S. Humphreys and two sisters, Mrs. J. N. Kilpatrick and Mrs. J. L. Comer, of Jones County.
   Funeral services will be conducted at the residence this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
    The death of Mr. Humphreys is mourned by a host of friends.

July 10, 1906
Union Recorder
  Mr. Malone Jewett died at his home in Jones county last Thursday night, after an illness of a few days. His remains were carried to Putnam county for burial. He was about fifty-eight years of age, and is survived by his wife and four children. Mr. Jewett was well known in this city, coming here to transact a great deal of his business. His friends regret his death.

August 30, 1906
Macon Telegraph
   MRS. ROBT. KINGMAN EXPIRED YESTERDAY. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT JAMES STATION THIS AFTERNOON.
    News was received in Macon yesterday of the death at her home at James Station, in Jones County, of Mrs. Carrie Gibson Kingman, wife of Robert Kingman, yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Though she had been in poor health for some time, the death was unexpected, and comes as a great shock to her many friends here and at her home.
    Besides her husband. Mrs. Kingman leaves four children, Robert Kingman, Jr., Miss Annie Kingman, Miss Hazle Kingman and Mrs. Randolph Malone, of Monticello, Ga. She was a sister of Mrs. Harry Gibson, of Macon. Mr. and Mrs. Malone are on a trip in the North, and will be unable to return before the funeral services are held.
   Funeral services will be held at o'clock. The interment will be in the family cemetery. Mrs. Kingman was 51 years of age and was a devout member of the Methodist church. A large number of Macon people will attend the services.

September 22, 1906
Macon Telegraph
Mrs. Lucy Pursley Bragg, wife of Ross F. Bragg, died yesterday morning at 9:30 at her home in Elko, Ga. She was aged 23 years. She leaves a husband and an infant daughter.
  Funeral services will be held this morning at 10 o'clock at the old home of the deceased in Clinton, Ga. Mrs. Bragg had won a large circle of friends by her lovable disposition, and her death comes as a great shock to her many friends.

October 13, 1906
Macon Telegraph
DEATH OF HOLMES SLOCUM, Jesse B. Hart yesterday shipped a casket to James, Ga. for Holmes Slocumb, who died there Thursday, after an illness of three weeks with typhoid fever.
  Holmes Slocumb was the 18-year-old son of J. L. Slocumb, and was one of the most promising young men of that community.

October 23, 1906
Union Recorder
Capt. R. W. Bonner, one of Jones county's oldest and most respected citizens, died at the home of his son, Judge Henry Bonner, in Clinton, last Tuesday night.

Oct 30, 1906
Union Recorder
~excerpt~ Mr. Oliver T. White died at his home in Jones county last Friday afternoon at three o'clock. Three or four years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis and never fully regained his strength. He had been in failing health for the past several months, and within the past three or four weeks there was a change for the worse, and his death was not unexpected...
  Mr. White was married to Miss Mary Catherine Johnston, whom he leaves with their four children, Dr. Mark J. White, a prominent surgeon in the marine hospital service now stationed in Japan, as the representative of the government; Dr. Olin T. White, Jr., residing at Mount Airy; Mrs. Beall White Stallings and Miss Alice White.

December 25, 1906
Union Recorder
  ~excerpt~Mr. Blake Lester, who was run over by a freight train on the Georgia Railroad, at Sparta, last Tuesday afternoon, died a short time after the accident.
  His father, Mr. R. W. Lester, and brother, and Mr. Geo. H. Tunnell, went to Sparta from this city and county on the afternoon train. The remains of Mr. Lester were brought to Milledgeville on the night train, and were met at the depot by a delegation of the Knights of Pythias, of which Lodge the father of the deceased is a member. They were carried to the Lodge room, and remained until the next day, when they were carried to Haddock for interment.
  Mr. Lester was well known in this city, having been employed here on the Milledgeville Railway. He was an energetic and honorable young man, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. His tragic and untimely death has caused great sorrow in the home of his devoted parents, and brothers and sisters, and among a large circle of friends.

February 23, 1907
Macon Telegraph
John T. King Buried Yesterday Morning.
   The funeral of John T. King, who was shot Wednesday afternoon on Main street, East Macon, by L. S. McConnell, took place yesterday morning at 11 o'clock from the residence on Menard street, Rev. Henry Lee officiating. The interment was made in the family burial ground in Jones County.

March 23, 1907
Macon Telegraph
Benjamin F. Woodall, age seventy years, died yesterday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock, at his residence in Jones county.
  Mr. Woodall was riding his horse some four weeks ago near Wayside, Ga., when the horse stumbled and fell, resulting in breaking both arms and otherwise fatally injuring him. He was one of the most prominent farmers in that section, and was liked by all who knew him. Mr. Woodall was public spirited and always extended a helping hand to the upbuilding of his community. He will be greatly missed by old and young.
  He is survived by three sons and three daughters: they are B. D., J. F., and R. L. Woodall, of the Macon police force, and
Mrs. F. M. Greene, Mrs. J. M. Bryantand Miss Nora Woodall.
  The funeral will occur at 2 o'clock this afternoon at his residence. Rev. John Gresham will officiate. Interment in family burying ground.

June 21, 1907
Macon Telegraph
MRS. SARAH T. AUDOUIN 84 YEARS OLD IS DEAD. Mrs. Sarah Tooley Audoulin, aged 84 years, and one of the oldest residents of Macon, passed away at her home, 615 Second street Wednesday afternoon at 3:25 o'clock, after an illness of two weeks.
   Mrs. Audouin was born in Jones county, June 2, 1823, and was married in 1846 to Mr. Alfonse Audouin, a French refugee who died in 1865.
   After her husband's death mrs. Audouin went into the millinery business and was a noted milliner of this section of the state for many years. She was a member of Christ's Church, of this city.
   The funeral will take place this morning at 10:30 o'clock, the Rev. O. M. Bourne officiating. Interment Rose Hill cemetery.

July 5, 1907
Macon Telegraph
Mary Elizabeth, the 14-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Davis, passed away yesterday morning at 7 o'clock at the home in Griswoldville, near this city. The funeral will take place this morning at 10 o'clock. Interment in family burying  ground.

November 27, 1907
Macon Telegraph
Maybin Adams, the 9-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Adams, died at the home of her parents on the Houston Road last night of typhoid pneumonia, after an illness of ten days.
  The body will be taken to Bradley, Jones County, for interment Thursday morning. Dr. J. A. Adams, uncle of the little girl, will conduct the funeral services.

Janurary 4, 1908
Macon Telegraph
   The death of Mrs. J. B. Pettigrew at the family residence, near Haddock's Station yesterday morning, occasioned general sorrow in the neighborhood.
  The deceased was a lovable woman of many Christian attributes, and her untimely demise causes much regret. She is survived by a husband and two children, to whom the tenderest sympathy of many friends is extended.
  The funeral will take place this morning, at 10 o'clock from Salem church, and the interment will be in the church burying grounds.

January 9, 1908
Macon Telegraph
  Mr. J. A. Avery, aged 40 years, died last night at 7:15 o'clock at 757 Third street, after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Avery was a prominent farmer of Jones County. He had come to Macon for treatment and had received the very best medical aid, but of no avail. Mr. Avery is survived by a wife and seven children.
  The remains will be carried to James this morning at 8:40 o'clock over the Georgia Railroad, where the funeral and interment will take place.

January 19, 1908
Macon Telegraph
~excerpts~  Mr. Henry S. Greaves died at his home in Clinton yesterday morning, after an illness of several months.
  Mr. Greaves is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. J. A. Stewart. He was about 76 years of age at the time of his death.
(note: mentions being a Confederate soldier who surrounded at Greensboro, N. C. April 8, 1865.)

January 23, 1908
Macon Telegraph
   The funeral of Mrs. Nancy Kelly, who died at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. T. W. Wells, of Burden district, Jones County, Tuesday afternoon, will take place today. Interment will be in the family burying ground today at 2 o'clock.
   Mrs. Kelly was a widow, 67 years of age, and was highly regarded in the community.

January 31, 1908
Macon Telegraph
Mrs. L. A. Wood, relict of the late W. H. J. Wood, died yesterday at 12:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. D. Roberts, near Gray's, after an illness of several months. Mrs. Wood was an estimable woman of many Christianly attribute and her death will be mourned by the entire community. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Roberts, and three sons, Messrs. W. J., M. J. and J. D. Wood, all of Wayside, and by three brothers and one sister. The deceased was a life-long member of the Methodist Church.
    The funeral will occur today at noon, Rev. W. B. Cantrell officiating and the interment will be in the family burying ground near James.  

February 2, 1908
Macon Telegraph
  ~excerpt~ Mrs. Walter Byrd was drowned in Town's creek, in Jones County, five miles from Macon, late Friday afternoon. The news was brought to the city yesterday morning by Mr. Sep Humphreys, who lives within two hundred yards of the scene.
  Mrs. Byrd was returning from Texas; where she left her husband, to visit her sister, Mrs. J. J. Jones.

February 4, 1908
Macon Telegraph
  A little baby, five months old, of Mr. T. C. Kelly, died yesterday morning in the Burden district, Jones County.

February 28, 1908
Macon Telegraph
DIED AT MACON HOSPITAL AFTER SUFFERING SEVERAL HOURS HE FULLY EXONERATED THE ENGINEER.
     Mr. Arthur E. Roberts, aged 22, and a ireman on the S. S. & F Road, died yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock at the Macon Hospital from injuries received yesterday morning while working in the railroad yards.
    It seems that young Roberts had some work to do under a locomotive off, and before the fireman had time to get out or give a cry of danger he was terribly crushed and injured. His let foot was mashed off. his right arm broken and he was badly crushed through the hips.
    An ambulance was immediately summoned  and he was carried to the City Hospital, reaching there about 11:30, a half hour after the accident occurred.
    It was soon seen that his injuries were fatal, but the young man bore his sufferings with much fortitude, and just before his death, exonerated the engineer who had charge of the locomotive under which he met hs deat from all blame.
   Mr. Roberts is the son of G. W. Roberts living at 1346 Second street, and had been in the employ of G. D. & F. for several years. He was greatly admired by his many friends, and was a steady careful worker.
    The news of his said accdent and death will be learned with much sorrow by his friends.
    He is survived by a grandfather, Joseph Roberts, father of J. W. Roberts, two sisters and a half brother.
    The remains will be shipped to Haddocks this morning at 8:25 o'clock over the Georgia road. The interment will be at the family burying grounds. near that place.

April 11, 1908
Macon Telegraph
Mrs. John Gordon, age 80 years, widow of the late John Gordon of Hillsboro, died yesterday at Bradley after an illness of several months.
   She leaves four daughters, Mrs. Dr. J. F. Anderson, of Bradley; Mrs. Lyons of Mississippi; Mrs. B. D. Barron, of Hillsboro, and Mrs. Crutchfield, of Atlanta.
  For the past two years Mrs. Gordon had lived with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. J. F. Anderson, at Bradley.
   The funeral will occur Sunday noon at Hillsboro, Rev. G. W. Tharpe officiating.

May 7, 1908
Macon Telegraph
  Vivian Comer, the 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Comer, living in Jones County, died Tuesday night at 10:30 o'clock after a very short illness.
  The funeral was held yesterday from Mt. Pleasant Church, the Rev. J. N. Matthews officiating. The interment was made in the church graveyard.

May 24, 1908
Macon Telegraph
Mr. Samuel Griswold, aged 25 years, died yesterday morning at the residence of R. H. Kingman at James, Ga. Mr. Griswold was well known in Macon, having once made this city his home. He was also a resident of Atlanta for some time, where he was in the offices of the Southern Railroad. The funeral services will be conducted this morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. Mr. Cantrell. Interment will be made in the James cemetery.

June 17, 1908
Macon Telegraph
Robert Butts Avery, the four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Avery died last Monday night at the residence of his parents in Jones County. The funeral occurred yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock, the Rev. Mr. Jackson, officiating.

June 21, 1908
Macon Telegraph
~excerpt
  There were laid to rest at Haddocks, in Jones County, Ga., a few days since, the remains of Mrs. W. S. Moughon, who, in her girlhood days, was known in Macon as the beautiful Alice Wyche. She was as pure at heart as she was charming in person, and at the age of fifteen year, she joined the Episcopal Church and remained a constant and devoted member up to the time of her death, which occurred on the 5th inst., while on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Phil Bonner, at Tallapoosa, Ga.
   At eighteen years of age Miss Wyche was married to Col. W> S. Moughon, of Macon. Soon after their marriage Col. Moughon took his bride to this plantation in Jones County, where he resided up to the time of his death.
  Mrs. Moughon was the mother of eight children, seven of whom survive her. Mr. W. S. Moughon, Mr. Gordon Moughon, Mr. Thos. Moughon and Mr. Clifford Moughon, all of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs Waller Unsicen, of Mexico, Mrs. Phil Bonner, of Tallapoosa, Ga., and Mr. L. J. Moughon, of Jones County. Mrs. Moughon is survived by her mother, Mrs. Harriet Wyche, Mrs. V. S. Cope, her aunt, her sister, Mrs. Gertrude Freeman, and three brothers, Messrs. Ed, Robert, and A. H. Wyche, all of Chattanooga, Tenn.
  Mrs. Moughon never recovered from the shock caused by the death of her daughter, Mrs. E. W. Coleman, and from that time suffered from extreme depression of spirits, resulting at last in complete prostration. In this helpless condition, she lingered until relieved by death.

June 24, 1908
Macon Telegraph
  Mr. Dauph Middlebrooks Dead. Indian Spring, Ga., June 23. Mr. Dauph Middlebrooks of Haddock's Station, died here last night, 23 years of age. He was prominently connected in Jones County.

July 28, 1908
Union Recorder
Mr. John Pitts died at his home in this city Saturday morning, after a long illness. Mr. Pitts had been a resident of the city over a year, moving here from Jones county. He is survived by his wife and several children, all of whom are grown.
   His remains were carried to Jones county for burial.

July 30, 1908
Macon Telegraph
   Mr. C. B. Moore received the  said intelligence of the death of his brother, Mr. J. R. Moore, at James Station.
   Mr. Moore was a well known farmer, living near James Station, and had a number of friends in Macon who will regret to learn of his death.
  He is survived by a wife and six children, three sons and three daughters, and by two brothers, Messrs. F. Moore, of James Station and Mr. C. B, Moore, of Macon. He was 53 years old.
   The funeral will take place at Flat Shoals this morning.

October 16, 1908
Macon Telegraph
Mrs. H. S. Graves (Greaves), widow of the late Henry S. Graves (Greaves), died at 1 o'clock yesterday at her residence at Clinton, Ga. She was 69 years old and a member of the Baptist church. She also leaves one daughter, Mrs. J. H. Stewart, of Clinton.
   Mrs. Graves was an estimable lady, kind, gentle and was greatly beloved by a host of friends in that community.
   The funeral will be held at 11 o'clock this morning and interment will be made in the Clinton cemetery.

December 27, 1908
Columbus Daily Enquirer
  Round Oak, Ga., Dec. 26 - After an illness of several months, Mrs. Mary A. F. McCullough is dead at her home at this place.
  Before her marriage she was Miss Mary Ann Frances Tufts, and belonged to one of the most distinguished families of middle Georgia. She was 76 years of age. In early childhood she jioned the Baptist church.
  Her surviving children are Messrs. W. T. and R. L. McCullough, Miss Annie McCullough, of Milledgeville; and Miss Alice McCullough and Mr. Sam McCullough of Round Oak.

March 10, 1909
Macon Telegraph
The death of Mr. M. W. Smith, one of the best-known citizens of Jones county, occurred at Wayside Monday night at 7 o'clock, after a brief illness that was due to acute indigestion. He was in the 65th year of his age.
  The funeral services took place yesterday at noon and were attended by a large number of bereaved friends and relatives. The interment was in the family burying ground. Rev. J. H. Gresham conducted the obsequies.
  the deceased leaves a large family to mourn his death. He is survived by a wife and by five daughters - Mrs. W. H. Gordon, Mrs. H. A. Gordon, Mrs. Joseph Brooks, Misses Stella and Pauline Smith; by two sons, S. S. Smith and G. A. Smith, of Haddocks, and by six brothers - J. G. Smith, of Wayside; J. B. Smith, of Macon; C. R. Smith, of Gray; J. S. Smith, of Macon; W. B. Smith and H. L. Smith, of Bradley.

March 22, 1909
Macon Telegraph
   Mr. B. F. Finney passed away yesteray afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at his residence, Garden street, East Macon, after a lingering illness of one month. He was 55 years of age, having been born in Jones county on January 18, 1834, and he had been a resident of Macon for the past thirty-one years, during which time he had become well known and he leaves a host of friends to mourn his loss.
   He is survived by one sister and three brothers, namely, Mrs. Emma Glawson of Jones county; J. T. and Wiley Finney, of Macon, and James M. Finney, of Rosenberg, Texas; as well as several nephews, Messrs. Carl, Mack and Grady Finney, Joseph and Vivian Roberts and C. R. Mann, all of whom will act as pallbearers at the funeral, which will take place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the East Macon Methodist Church. The Rev. Mr. Whittington, pastor of the church, will officiate and the interment will be made at Riverside cemetery.

March 30, 1909
Macon Telegraph
Mr.H. J. Stewart, of Gray, died at his home yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock after an illness of several weeks.
  Mr. Stewart was one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Jones county and the news of his death will be learned with sorrow by his many friends.
   The funeral services will be held today at 3 o'clock from his late residence, and the interment will be in the family burial ground at the old home.
   Mr. Stewart was a Confederate veteran, and was a member of the Andersonville battery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. H. J. Stewart, and several children, Mr. H. J. Stewart, Jr., of Chattanooga, Mrs. Bell Wooten, of Milledgeville, Mrs. R. H. Bonner, of Clinton, Mrs. Henry Hunt, of Powell Spring, and Miss May Stewart, of Gray. He was an uncle of Mr. Ben Stewart, of Macon, also an uncle of Mr. Lark Stewart, of Jones county. He was well known in Macon and many friends and relatives will attend the funeral.

April 16, 1909
Macon Telegraph
  The funeral of Mrs. Lottie Bragg, the deceased wife of Mr. Ennis A. Bragg, was held from the First Baptist church at Grays, Ga., yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, Revs. G. W. Tharpe and J. P. Sammons officiating. Mrs. Bragg was one of the best known and most highly regarded ladies of Jones county and her death caused general sorrow. She is survived by a husband and two daughters.
  The pallbearers were Messrs. R. W. Bonner, W. L. Green, G., C. Smith, F. M. Stewart, L. C. Morton, T. S. Burch.

July 10, 1909
Macon Telegraph
  ~excerpt Mrs. W. H. Henderson, formerly Miss Minnie Barron, eldest daughter of Hon. Sam Barron, of Jones county, died at her home in Round Oak on Wednesday morning, July 7th. She graduated from Wesleyan College several years ago, after which she was married to Mr. W. H. Henderson, of Jasper county. Five years ago the family moved from Jasper county to Round Oak, where they have since lived. She leaves a husband, three small children, father, mother, brother, sister and scores of friends to mourn her untimely death.

July 26, 1909
Macon Telegraph
Mr. S. L. Chiles, a well-known and prominent retired farmer of Jones county, died at his home in Clinton at 11:30 Saturday night, at the age of 67 years.
  The funeral services were held at his late residence in Clinton yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. B. H. Mobley officiating. Interment was made in the Clinton cemetery.
  Mr. Chiles is survived by his wife, Mrs. Priscilla Chiles, a son, W. L. Chiles, Jr., and three daughters, Mrs. Richard Postell and Mrs. Will Jones of Tifton, and Miss Louise Chiles, of Clinton.
  Mr. Chiles was a  veteran of the Confederate army, and was highly respected and esteemed by the people of Jones county, where he had lived all his life.

September 29, 1909
Macon Telegraph
BONNER. Norris, the three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bonner, died at Haddocks last night at 8 o'clock, after an illness of several days.
  Funeral arrangments to be made later.

December 17, 1909
Macon Telegraph
  The remains of little Willa B.Baxley, the 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Baxley, who passed away yesterday at the family residence on Cleveland street, will be shipped to Bradley, Ga., this morning at 7:30 o'clock, where the funeral services and interment will take place. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Baxley join them in sympathy in their sad bereavement.

February 13, 1910
Macon Telegraph
  The news of the death of Mr. J. J King reached the city yesterday and came as a distinct shock to his many friends. Mr. King was 45 years old and had been a resident of Round Oak for some time. He leaves a wife and five children. Mr. King died suddenly last night, and the news of his death will be received with great surprise and regret by his many friends in this city. The funeral services will be held from his home in Round Oak tomorrow at 11 o'clock.

February 14, 1910
Macon Telegraph
  Mrs. Ardecia Morris, aged 76 years, died at the residence of her son Mr. C. S. Morris, 204  Forsyth street, yesterday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Mrs. Morris was in her usual health, and was suddenly stricken with paralysis lasting only a few minutes after the stroke. She is survived by three children, Mr. C. S. Morris, of Macon, Mrs. W. H. Lester, of Sparta, Ga., Mrs. A. C. Phillips, of Eatonton, Ga. The funeral services and interment will be held at the family burial ground at Old Fort Mill, Jones county, near Haddocks, Ga., this afternoon.

March 2, 1910
Macon Telegraph
   The remains of Mr. Hugh E. Vincent were carried to Haddocks, Ga., yesterday morning at 8:45 o'clock, for funeral and interment. Besides the family the remains were accompanied by an escort from the Junior Order to its last rest place in the family burial grounds at Haddocks, Ga. The following gentlemen served as pallbearers: J. M. Lavendar, M. C. Rigsby, A. H. Stevens, W. F. Wester, J. W. Brown, C. F. Brown.

March 5,1910
Macon Telegraph
  BLOODWORTH.  The friends of Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Bloodworth wll regret to learn of the death of their infant son, who died at an early hour yesterday morning. The remains will be carried to Jones county for interment.

March 25, 1910
Macon Telegraph
  The many friends of Mrs. Mounty Slocumb, the wife of Mr. J. L. Slocumb, will be pained to hear of her death which occurred at 5:30 o'clock yesterday at the family residence at James, Ga. Mrs. Slocumb was 59 year of age. She had been in ill health for several months. Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Mr. D. E. Slocumb. The funeral services will be had this morning at 10 o'clock at James, Ga., Rev. Sellas officiating. Interment, James cemetery.

July 6, 1910
Macon Telegraph
Durward Slocumb, age 28, died yesterday afternoon at the city hospital after an illness of three weeks. He was brought from his home at James, Ga., to the hospital a few days ago suffering with typhoid fever.
  He leaves an aged father, J. L. Slocumb, of Jones county. The body will be carried to James, Ga., this morning at 8 o'clock, where the funeral and interment will take place.

August 24, 1910
Macon Telegraph
  Mr. Aaron Stripling, aged 87, died at his home in Jones county yesterday morning. He had been a resident of Jones county for many years. He leaves a wife and four children - Mrs. A. J. Chapman and Mrs. J. J. Henderson, of Jones county, Howard and Rogus R. Stripling, of Jones county. The funeral services will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from the residence. Services will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Molby, of Gray, Ga. Interment will be made at the family burial ground.

November 18, 1910
Macon Telegraph
  Juliette, Ga, Nov. 17 - Mrs. N. F. Mitchell, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed women of Jones county, died at her home near this city on Wednesday night about 10 o'clock from heart trouble. She is survived by several children. The remains were interred in the family burying ground near the home of the deceased Thursday morning in the presence of many friends and relatives.

December 24, 1910
Macon Telegraph
   The funeral of B. F. Bonner, who died Thursday night at his home, 210 Clinton street, East Macon, will be held this morning at 10:30 o'clock from the residence, Rev. C. E. Tidwell officiating.
  The following will act as pallbearers: E. J. Dale, C. A. Blackshear, G. L. Brown, H. E. Wade, J. S. King and L. Hunnicutt. The interment will be made in Fort Hill cemetery.
   Besides this wife Mr. Bonner leaves seven children, three sons and four daughters. The children are Mrs. F. R. Hoffman, the Misses Annie, Ethel, and Katie Bonner and Joel, Cornwell and Bennie Bonner, all of Macon. Two brothers, J. R. Bonner, of Jones county, and J. H. Bonner, of Wilkerson; two sisters, Mrs. G. W. Willis, of Jones county, and Mrs. Wiley Vincent, of Baldwin.

January 10, 1911
Macon Telegraph
   Gray, Ga., Jan. 9 - Mrs. William Russell died at her home in Jones county Sunday morning at 4 o'clock, after an illness of some time. She was one of the most highly esteemed of women and her death is deeply deplored by a host of friends and relatives.
   The funeral services were conducted from the home of the deceased Monday morning by Elders Adams and Gresham and the interment was in the family burial ground.
   Mrs. Russell is survived by her husband and several children.

January 29, 1911
Macon Telegraph
Walter M. Simmons, for 12 years a resident of Macon and well known throughout Central Georgia, died in Atlanta yesterday morning after an illness of only a few weeks.
    Mr. Simmons was 37 years old at the time of his death, and had lived in Jones County for the past few years. He is survived by his wife, three children, Jerry, Walter Benton, and Sarah; two brothers, W. S. Simmons of Macon, and G. A. Simmons, of Round Oak; four sisters, Mrs. Mattie Robbins and Mrs. J. M. Browning, of Monticello; Mrs. J. J. and Mrs. J. A. King of Round Oak.
  The funeral and interment will take place in Bradley, Ga., this morning at 11 o'clock.

February 4, 1911
Macon Telegraph
   The body of S. T. Anchors, the aged telephone lineman, who died at the hospital Thursday afternoon as a result of injuries received in the wreck of a handcar on the Macon, Dublin, and Savannah Road, several days ago, was taken to Haddocks, Ga., his former home, yesterday morning at 8:40 o'clock for funeral and interment.

February 13, 1911
Macon Telegraph
MRS. J. D. ANCHORS DIES AT HADDOCK, GA. Had Been an Invalid for Four Years and Was a Member of Family for Which Town Was Named.
   Mrs. J. D. Anchors, aged 58 years, and wife of the well-known Haddock, Ga., merchant of that name, died Sunday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. at her home in Haddock, following an extended illness. Mrs. Anchors had been an invalid for four years.
   The funeral will be held this morning from the family home in Haddock and the interment will be made in the family burying ground. Rev. C. A. Ernest, pastor of the Methodist Church, of which Mrs. Anchors was a member, will officiate.
    Previous to her marriage Mrs. Anchors was Miss Christiana L. Haddock, the town of Haddock having been founded by her family. She was widely known and loved and respected by all who knew her. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Mrs. S. H. Haddock, of Macon; Dr. H. L. Anchors, Mrs. M. F. Morton, Mrs. J. N. Holloway; Miss Nellie Anchors and E. C. Anchors, all of Haddock; and Mrs. R. B. Cooper, of Wesley, Ga.

March 8, 1911
Macon Telegraph
  The many friends in Macon and Central Georgia will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Tommie C. Finney, wife of H. J. Finney, who passed away at the family home in Haddocks, Ga., yesterday morning at 7 o'clock, after an illness of eighteen months.
   Mrs. Finney was a devoted member of the Methodist Church and had a host of friends. Besides her husband she is survived  by one son, James Finney, and two daughters, Mrs. Katie Fowler and Mrs. Maggie Middlebrooks, all of Haddocks.
   The funeral will be held at the residence in Haddocks this morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. A. Farmer, pastor of Haddocks Methodist Church, officiating.

March 18, 1911
Macon Telegraph
Monroe F. Middlebrooks was found dead in his bed at the family residence, 1425 Fourth street, early yesterday morning, his death being attributed by the coroner's jury to heart failurek superinduced by alcholic poison.
   Mr. Middlebrooks was 58 years old and had been a resident of Macon for about twenty-eight years. He is survived by his wife, four children, four brothers and one sister.
   The body will be sent to Gray, Ga., this morning at 7:50 o'clock for funeral and interment.

April 18, 1911
Macon Telegraph
Miss Lelia Bowen died at Clinton yesterday after a brief illness.
  The deceased was a young lady of many strong traits of character, and leaves a host of friends to mourn her death. She is survived by her father, Charles Bowen; four brothers and sisters. She was formerly a stenographer in Macon.
  The funeral and interment will be held at Haddock this afternoon.

April 25, 1911
Macon Telegraph
  After suffering for several years with a complication of diseases, Mrs. G. S. Bragg, aged 54, passed away yesterday afternoon at 5:20 o'clock.
  She had been a resident of Macon for many years, and in addition to her husband, is survived by two sons, J. J. and E. F. Bragg.
  The body will be carried to Griswold Wednesday morning for funeral and interment.

July 18, 1911
Macon Telegraph
NICK C. ROBERTS HAS ANSWERED REAPER'S CALL. Nick C. Roberts, a prosperous farmer of Baldwin County, died last night at 11:30 o'clock at the home of F. T. Abel, 32 Columbus road, following an illness of four weeks, due to a liver trouble.  His death was not entirely unexpected, but the announcement was received with many expressions of sorrow by those who knew him, and there wee many such in Macon.
    Mr. Roberts was a Confederate veteran and a member of the Baldwin Blues. He was a Southern gentleman of the old school and widely known throughout Bibb and Baldwin counties.
   Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, J. B. and N.  Roberts, of Haddock, Ga.; three daughters, Mrs. C. C. Jones, Mrs. F. T. Abel, and Mrs. L. R. Abel, all of Macon; two sisters, Mrs. J. Summers, of Sycamore. Ga.; and Mrs. William Thomas, of Youngstown, Ohio; and two brothers, Reuben Roberts, of Sycamore, Ga., and Sol. Roberts, of Gray, Ga.
   The funeral will be held at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the grave in the burial ground at Roberts' Station, Rev. R. H. Benner officiating.

July 26, 1911
Macon Telegraph
CAPT. FRANK JOHNSON DIES FROM PARALYSIS. End came yesterday at Gray, Man of Many Sterling Qualities.
   Capt. Frank Johnson, aged  71 years, a well-known banker and warehouseman, of Gray, and for many years a resdient of Macon, died at his home in Grays yesterday morning at 7:30 o'clock, following a stroke of paralysis on Sunday night.
    Captain Johnson had just returned from church Sunday night and was preparing to retire when stricken. He did not regain consciousness.
   He was born in Clinton, in 1840, and enlisted in the Confederate army from that place. He fought throughout the Civil war with the Forty-fifth Georgia Regiment, in Lee's army and through his gallant services and  faithfulness to the cuase of the South was promoted to a captaincy soon after the war commenced. He was honored and loved by his comrades during the war, and was held in high esteem by the Confederate veterans. In 1874 he moved to Macon and for a number of years engaged in the hardware business with his father, E. S. Johnson, and brother, Holmes Johnson. He was afterward a member of the hardware firm of Johnson & Lane. He moved from Macon to Sibley and later to Round Oak. About three years ago he moved to Gray, and engaged in the banking and hardware business.  
    Captain Johnson was a man of man sterling traits of character, and was held in high esteem by every citizen of Jones County, and a host of friends in other sections of the stae.
   He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emily Hutchins Johnson, two brothers, Judge Richard Johnson, of Clinton, and Holmes Johnson, of Macon, and one sister, Mrs. R. F. Reynolds, of New Orleans.
   The funeral cortege will leave Gray this  afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and the funeral services and interment will be held in the family burial grounds at Clinton.
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August 15, 1911
Union Recorder
Mrs. Rachel Trapp died in Jones county last Friday afternoon, and her remains were buried in the cemetery at Hopewell church in this county, Saturday afternoon at three o'clock, Rev. Mr. Hawks officiating.
  Mrs. Trapp was a Miss Harrington before her marriage to Mr. Trapp and was a native of this county. She was eighty-seven years of age, and is survived by a large circle of relatives.
  Mrs. Trapp joined the Methodist church at Hopewell in 1879, and was a good christian woman.

August 29, 1911
Macon Telegraph
Mrs. L. W. Stewart, of James Station, died instantly at 7:13 o'clock at the residence of her brother-in-law, Ben Stewart, of Vineville.
   Mrs. Stewart was 58 years of age and is survived by two sons, Glenn T. and Jefferson Stewart, of James Station, two daughters, Mrs. Luck Burke, of Brooks county, and Mrs. George Burkett, of Dry Branch and one brother, Dr. C. S. Pursley, of Clinton.
   The funeral will be held from the Methodist church of Clinton today at 3 o'clock, Rev. J. E. Ellis officiating.

September 3, 1911
Macon Telegraph
R. A. STRIPLING DIES AT JONES COUNTY HOME.     After an illness of one year, R. A. Stripling died at the home of his father, T. R. Stripling, in Jones county, yesterday morning at 4 o'clock.
    Mr. Stripling had been in feeble health for several years, coming to Georgia about a year agoe from Mississippi, hoping to recover. He made many friends during his residence in Jones county and these friends extend their sympathy to the bereaved family. Surviving hime are his father and mother, two sisters, Mrs. Annie Roberts, of Jones county, and Mrs. Ida Bowden, of McDonough, and three brothers, S. B., P. W., and G. T. Stripling, of Jones county.
   The funeral will be held from the residence of his father in Jones county this morning at 10 o'clock and the body will be laid to rest in the family burial ground.

November 8, 1911
Macon Telegraph
   J. G. Smith, of the most widely known and influential farmers of that section, passed away at his home, a short distance from Wayside, after an illness which dated back to the early part of last July. The funeral will be conducted from the Bradley Baptist church this afternoon at 3 o'clock, and interment will be in the Bradley cemetery.
   Deceased was a native of Wayside and lived there during his entire lifetime. He  was 63 years of age. Surviving are four sons, A. M., B. C., J. R. and J. Neil Smith, of Wayside, and two daughters, Mrs. W. E. Mayes, of Easley, S. C., and Mrs. W. M. Simmons, of Wayside.
   Mr. Smith also leaves five brothers, J. B. and I. L. Smith, of Macon, C. R. Smith, of Gray, and W. D. and R. L. Smith, of Bradley.

March 28, 1912
Macon Telegraph
Dr. J. H. Bradley, who was at one time one of the leading physicians of Macon, and who gave up his practice here about four years ago on account of ill health, died Wednesday morning at Blue Ridge, where he had gone in the hope of regaining his lost strength.
  After leaving Macon Dr. Bradley made his home at Bradley Station, until he went to Blue Ridge, where the insiduous disease which had been preying upon him so long finally conquered in the brave fight he had made against it.
  The deceased is survived by his father, J. W. Bradley, two brothers, Prof. W. P. Bradley, of Shawnee, Okla., and Prof. L. B. Bradley, of Trenton, Ga. He was 36 years of age.
  The remains were brought to Macon yesterday afternoon at 3:45 o'clock and conveyed to Hart's mortuary chapel, where they will be held for several days. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.

April 3, 1912
Macon Telegraph
   The funeral of Dr. J. H. Bradley was held yesterday morning at 11 o'clock at the family homestead at Bradley, Ga. Rev. J. G. Harrison, of Macon. officiating. The service was largely attended.

April 10, 1912
Macon Telegraph
Mrs. Callie Glawson, mother of Charles A. Glawson, of Macon, died yesterday morning, at 3 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. H. Thornton. She had been ill for some time and her death while a great shock to her relatives and friends, was not altogether unexpected.
    Mrs. Glawson was 70 years of age. She had many acquaintances in Macon, who will regret to hear of her death.
   Besides her son, Charles A., she is survived by two other sons, Jesse and Edgar Glawson, of Bradley's Station; and three daughters, Mrs. Thornton and Mrs. A. D. Roberts and Mrs. S. B. Hungerford, of Macon.
   The remains arrived in Macon last evening at 8:45 o'clock and were carried to the home of Mrs. Roberts, on Rodgers Avenue, Vineville. The body will be shipped to Bradley's Station this morning. The interment will take place in the family burial ground there.

May 3, 1912
Macon Telegraph
  The body of Mrs. Cordelia M. Johnson, who died April 30, in New Orleans, was brought to Macon yesterday afternoon, and taken to Clinton, where the funeral will occur this afternoon. Mr. R. F. Reynolds accompanied the remains.
   Mrs. Johnson was long a resident of Clinton, and Macon, an died Tuesday night at 8 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. F. Reynolds in New Orleans, La. She was the widow of the late F. S. Johnson, Sr., of Clinton and Macon. Surviving here are a daughter, Mrs. R. F. Reynolds; two stepsons, Judge Richard Johnson, of Gray, and Holmes Johnson, of Macon, and a sister, Mrs. O. P. Finney, of Macon, besides other relatives in this section.

May 17, 1912
Macon Telegraph
  Haddock, Mary 16 - The entire community was shocked and grieved at the annoucement Wednesday morning of the death of Mrs. Clara Walker Anchors, wife of
Dr. H. L. Anchors. She had been ill only a few days. Just one week ago she was out driving with friends in her usual happy spirits and apparently fully recovered from a recent attack of measles.
  The high esteem in which Mrs. Anchors was held attested by the large attendance upon her funeral and the profusion of flowers sent in by her sorrowing friends. A very handsome floral piece was sent by the local lodge of Knights of Pythias.
  She was an active member of the Methodist church at this place, and her gentle ministrations to the sick and many acts of kindness had endeared her to the community in a peculair way.
  The funeral sermon was preaced by Rev. A. Ernest, her pastor. Her six brothers-in-law acted as pall-bearers.

May 26, 1912
Macon Telegraph
Haddock, May 25 - William J. Bonner, age 29, of this place, died at his father's home, two miles west of Haddock, at 11 o'clock yesterday morning.
  "Will" Bonner, as he was familiarly known, had a wide circle of friends and was one of the most popular young men in Jones county. He held a responsible position with the mercantile firm of J. A. and C. P. Middlebrooks, of Haddock. The remains wee buried at the Salem church graveyard this morning. The funeral was under the direction of the Jones county lodge Knights of Pythias, No. 76, of which order Mr. Bonner was an enthusiastic and useful member.

June 29, 1912
Macon Telegraph
  Following in the path of her husband, J. G. Smith, whose death ocurred last November,Mrs. Josie Smith, 72 years of age and well known throughout the county, died Friday afternoon at o'clock at Wayside, at the family residence. Her health had been falling for several years. The funeral will be held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock from the Methodist church at Bradley, the pastor officiating. Interment will follow at the Bradley cemetery, at the family burying ground.
   Mrs. Smith is survived by one daughter, Mrs. W. E. Mays, of Easley, S. C., and two sons, Joe R. and J. Neal Smith, both of Wayside.

July 30, 1912
Union Recorder
~excerpt~ MissAnnie McCollough died at her home at Round Oak, in Jones county, Monday, 29th inst., after an illness of several weeks with typhoid fever.

August 4, 1912
Macon Telegraph
    Jackson, Aug. 3. The funeral of Mrs. A. D. Catchings, who died here Thursday nighy, was held yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Catchings' death followed a long illness and did not come as a surprise. Mrs. Catchings, who was 78 years of age, was one of the most prominent women in the county. She was born in Jones County in April, 1833, and was one of the oldest graduates of Wesleyan College, having been graduated in the class of 1850. She is survived by several cousings, her husband and only son having died several years ago.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. M. S. Williams and interment was in the city cemetery..

September 3, 1912
Macon Telegraph
   Chas. Otis Blanks, the 14-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Blanks died Monday morning after an illness of two weeks. His death is a shock to their many friends and has cast a gloom over the entire neighborhood, as the little one had endeared himself to all who knew him. The remains will be interred in the family burial ground at Gray, Ga., this morning. 

October 30, 1912
Macon Telegraph
   WINTERS INFANT, The two-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Winters, of Bradley, died last night at 9 o'clock at the family residence at Bradley, after an illness of only a few days. The funeral will occur this afternoon from the residence. Interment in family burying ground.

April 9, 1913
Macon Telegraph
MRS. ELLA HOUGH
  Following a brief illness, Mrs. Ella Hough, wife of William Hough, a local contractor, died yesterday morning at 2:45 o'clock at her home, 220 Bernard street. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Roy and J. P. Hough, and four daughters, Misses Tessie, Nellie, Neva and Tura Hough.
  The Hough family removed to Macon about two years ago from Atlanta, and have made many friends who deplore the death of Mrs. Hough. The family was originally from South Carolina.
  The funeral and interment will take place this morning at 10:30 o'clock at Henderson's burial ground, in Jones county, Rev. J. P. Lee, officiating.

April 13, 1913
Macon Telegraph
   Following an illness of several months, Mrs. Martha A. Morton, 68 years of age, and widow of the late E. T. Morton, died yesterday morning at 7:43 o'clock at her home, 760 First street. She was formerly a resident of Jones county, but removed to Macon a number of yeas ago to make her home. She was a member of one of the best families of central Georgia and her deaths is deplored by friends throughout this section, who held her in the highest esteem.
   One sister, Mrs. R. L. Kemp, of Macon, and five brothers survive her. Her brothers are J. F., W. J., J. H., J. M. and B. A. Heard. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. G. P. Postell and Mrs. R. E. Grave, three stepsons, S. D., R. L. and J. W. Shinholser, and one grandson, Emory Carr.
  The funeral will be held this morning, 11 o'clock, from the late residence, Elder J. A. Monseer, of the Primitive Baptist church, of which she was a devoted member, officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside cemetery.

May 19, 1913
Macon Telegraph
MRS. M. J. WOOD DIES SUNDAY AT JAMES HOME. Was Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hatfield, of Irwinton - Funeral This Afternoon at Residence, at James.
Mrs. Jessie Hatfield Wood, wife of M. J. Wood, died last night at 7:15 o'clock, at her home at James, Jones county.
  Mrs. Wood had been ill for five weeks and her death was not entirely unexpected. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hatfield, of Irwinton, and ten years ago married M. J. Wood. Two little sons, Arthur and Elmore, with their father, survive.
  Seven sisters and one brother are also left to mourn the loss of Mrs. Wood. The are Mrs. Brown Burkett, of Dry Branch; Mrs. Ira Burkett, of Macon; Mrs. Nina Perry, of Birmingham, Ala; Mrs. Clem James, of James; Miss Lola Hatfield and Miss Ina Hatfield of Irwinton; Mrs. William Tyson, of Barnesville, and Andrew Hatfield of the United States army. Mrs. Wood was also a niece of Judge F. Chambers of Macon.
    The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence at James, and the interment will be made in the family burying ground in Jones county.

July 5, 1913
Macon Telegraph
MRS. ANNIE E. JOHNSON EXPIRES AT CLINTON. Was Wife of Judge Richard Johnson And Well-Known In Macon, Where Number of Relatives Reside.
Mrs. Annie E. Johnson, 50 years of age, and wife of Judge Richard Johnson, died yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the family residence at Clinton. News of her death was received with sincere regret in Macon where she was well-known. Several relatives reside here.
   Besides her husband, Mrs. Johnson is survived by one daughter, Mrs. F. M. Stewart, of Jones county; three sons, Bernor Johnson, of Macon, and Willie and Holmes Johnson, of Jones county; two sisters, Mrs. Isacc Hardeman and Mrs. Ellen Little, both of Macon; one brother Joe Griswold, of Florida.
   Mrs. Johnson was one of the best-known women of Jones county, and her husband, Judge Johnson, has been prominent in the political affairs of this section for many years. He is at present a member of the board of trustees of the state sanitarium at Milledgeville, and identified with several institutions.
   The funeral will be held from the residence at Clinton this morning at 8:30 o'clock, and interment will follow at the family burying ground. The Macon relatives and a number of friends left last night to attend the funeral.

July 14, 1913

September 3, 1913
Macon Telegraph
JOHN W. BRADLEY DIES. Appendictis Attack Fatal To Well-Known Citizen. For Years He Was Extensive Planter In Jones County, Moving to Macon To Reside Three Years Ago.  John W. Bradley, for many years an extensive planter at Bradely, but who for three years had made his home in North Highlands, died at the Macon hospital yesterday afternoon at 5:40 o'clock, following an operation for appendicitis performed a few days ago. Mr. Bradley had been ill only two weeks and his death came as a shock to his hundreds of friends in this county and elsewhere.
     Mr. Bradley was 58 years of age. He was born at Bradley, in Jones county, in 1855, and his farming operations in that section had been large. After moving to Macon he invested heavily in real estate, though retaining his large farm holdings in Jones county. Besides his widow, Mrs. Mollie Greer Bradley, he leaves two sons, Prof. W. J. Bradley, of Valdosta, and Prof. O. B. Bradley, principal of the Collins High school and a merchant at Collins. Two brothers, R. L. and T. F. Bradley, of Bradley,
and one sister, Mrs. W. W. Barron, of Clinton, survive. One son, Dr. John  H. Bradley, was a well known Macon physician at the time of his death here two years ago.
      Mr. Bradley was a member of the Masonic lodge at Clinton and he will be buried with Masonic honors.
    The funeral will be held this (Wednesday) afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at Hart's mortuary chapel and the body will be taken to Bradley, where another service will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. F. C. Markert, assistant pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating. The interment will be in the Bradley cemetery.

September 27, 1913
Macon Telegraph
   Round Oak, Sept. 26. Mrs. T. G. Middlebrooks did at her home today in Jones county at the age of 70 years. Mrs. Middlebrooks is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. A. M. Smith, Wayside, and six grandchildren, Nathaniel, Nannie and Thomas Smith, and Vivian, Lulline and Emmily Gordon. The funeral and burial will occur Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Bradley, Rev. John Gresham conducting the funeral services.

November 5, 1913
Macon Telegraph
  Round Oak, Nov. 4. Mrs. Sam Barron, after an illness of twelve days, passed away Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock.
    She will be buried tomorrow at the Round Oak cemetery, the funeral services to occur at 1:30 o'lock.
  Mrs. Barron leaves her husband, one son, W. H. Barron, one daughter, Mrs. S. L. Smith, and five grandchildren.

December 20, 1913
Macon Telegraph
   After an illness of one week, Mrs. J. E. Branan, 28 years of age, died yesterday at noon at her home, 103 Montpelier avenue. She is survived by her husband, two sisters and five brothers. Her sisters are, Mrs. C. W. Hickman and Mrs. J, N. Newsome, both of Macon, and her brothers are Messrs. S. H., V. E. , H. C., J. W. and C. E. Bullington, all of Macon.
   Mrs. Branan had resided in Macon fifteen years, having removed from her old home in Jones county.
  The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the fammily residence, Rev. Loy Warwick, pastor of the Centenary Methodist church, officiating. Interment will follow at the family burying ground at Shiloh church cemetery, on the Columbus Road.

July 2, 1914
Macon Telegraph
  Funeral services over the body of Mrs. Minnie Chambers, whose death occurred Tuesday, were held yesterday morning at 7 o'clock from the family residence, 183 St. Johns street, East Macon. The body was taken over the Central of Georgia Railway to Grays, Jones county, where interment was made at 11 o'clock in the family burying ground.

July 31, 1914
Macon Telegraph
Ben Stewart, aged 60 years, and until two years ago a resident of Macon, died yesterday at James, Ga., where he was residing on a farm in the hopes of restoring his health. Announcement was made last night that the body would be brought to Macon later today or tomorrow for funeral and interment.
  Besides his widow, Mr. Stewart leaves four sons. The are T. J. Stewart, of Macon; W. B. Stewart, of New Orleans; and H. C. and Ben C. Stewart, of Atlanta.

September 12, 1914
Macon Telegraph
Dr. Sam C. Pursley, Sr., 70 years of age, and one of the best known physicians of Jones county, died yesterday afternoon at 4:15 o'clock at his home at Clinton, following a brief illness.
   Besides his widow, Dr. Purselry is survived by six sons and three daughters. His sons are Sam C. Pursley and W. S. Pursley, both of Macon; Claud Pursley, of Pompano, Fla.; Gus Pursley, of Haddock, and George T. Pursley, of Griffin. His daughters are Mrs. E. T. Dumas, of Gray; Miss Mattie Pursley, of Clinton, and Miss Mildred Pursley, of Macon.
   Dr. Pursley, during the war between the states, was in the hospital corps and afterwards returned to his home in Jones county, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a faithful member of the Methodist church and had a host of friends  throughout the county who are grieved over his death.
  The funeral will be held this morning at 10:30 o'clock from the Clinton Methodist church, Rev. Mr. Sewell, the pastor, officating. Interment will follow at the family burying ground at Clinton.

December 22, 1914
Macon Telegraph
George B. White, 60 years of age, and one of the best farmers of Jones county, died suddenly yesterday morning at 11 o'clock at his home at Round Oak. Heart failure is given as the cause of his death.
  Besides his widow he is survived by four sons and four daughters. His sons are J. C., R. L., and P. C. White, all of Round Oak, and George B., White, Jr., of Eastman. His daughters are Mrs. Homer Harris, of Macon, and Misses Dove, Carrie and Mary White, all of Round Oak.
  Mr. White was a brother-in-law of the late James A. King, who was killed by Nick Wilburn.
  Mr. WHite had resided in Jones county practically all of his life and was well known in Macon, where he did his trading for many years. The funeral will be held this morning from the Round Oak Methodist church, following which interment will be made at the Round Oak cemetery.

September 13, 1915
Macon Telegraph
W. J. Wood, a wealthy farmer residing near James Station, in Jones county, who died Saturday, was laid to rest yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in the family cemetery near his home. The funeral was largely attended, Mr. Wood having been one of the best known men in that section of the county. Rev. Mr. Seawell, pastor of the Methodist church at James, officiated. The following acted as pallbearers: S. F. Price, C. L. Balkcom, B. M. Van Hugen, O. R. Roberts, O. M. Moore, Tom James, T, L. Henderson and Clifford Smith.
   Mr. Wood leaves one daughter, Mrs. T. F. Childs, of Macon; one sister, Mrs. J. D. Wood, of Wayside, and M. J. Wood, of James.

March 26, 1916
Macon Telegraph
J. M. Souther, aged 61 years, died last night at 8:35 o'clock at his home at Mountain Spring, Jones county, after suffering for three years from the effects of a stroke of paralysis.
  Mr. Souther is survived by his widow, four sons, W. F., H. L., M. M., and Thomas Souther; and two daughters Mary and Martha Souther.
  The deceased was a farmer and had been a resident of Jones county his entire life.
  The funeral will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock from Dennings chapel, Jones county, conducted by Rev. J. T. Reynolds. Interment will follow in the cemetery of the church.

August 28, 1916
Macon Telegraph
JAMES N. BLANKS.  The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Odis L. Blanks sympathise with them in the loss of their 4-year-old son, James N. Blanks, who died yesterday morning at their home, 100 English avenue, Vineville. Besides his parents, two brothers, Francis and Louie, survive. The little fellow was sick only twelve days. The body will be taken to Grays for funeral and interment..

September 3, 1916
Macon Telegraph
Mrs. M. M. Dame passed away yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at her home, 119 Maple street.
  Mrs. Dame was the wife of J. H. Dame, and a native of Jones county. Mrs. Dame had made her home in Macon for the past twelve years and had many friends who will be deeply grieved to learn of her death.
  Besides, her husband she leave five sons and one daughtger, Messrs. J. W. Dame, of Virginia; J. E., of Macon; T. E., of Boston, Mass; S. J., of Macon, and H. G. of Savannah, and Miss Julia E. Dame, of Macon. Also three brothers, Messrs. Jack, Tom and Lon Gresham.
  The funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock from the family residnce, Rev. W. M. Blitch officiating. Interement will be made in Ebenezer cemetery.

September 30, 1916
Macon Telegraph
Dr. H. L. Anchors died this (Saturday) morning at 12:03 o'clock at his home in Haddock. He was 40 years old. Dr. Anchors had been practicing medicine in Haddock for nineteen years. He leaves a father, J. D. Anchors, of Haddock, five sisters, Mrs. S. H. Haddock, of Macon, Mrs. H. C. Pearson, Mrs. J. N. Holloway, Mrs. H. F. Morton and Mrs. I B. Cooper, of Haddock; one brother, E. C. Anchors, of Macson, and two children, Louise and Fred Anchors, of Haddock.

November 10, 1916
Macon Telegraph
B. T. Etheridge, a well-lknown farmer of Jones county, died at 9 o'clock yesterday morning at the family home in Jones county.
   Mr. Etheridge was 59 years of age. He had been ill for only three weeks and his death was unexpected. Besides his widow, he is survived by six daughters and five sons. The are: Mrs. L. R. Brown, Mrs. R. V. Stubbs, Mrs. W. A. Hudson, Mrs. F. I. Chambers, and Misses Jessie and Fannie Lee Etheridge, and Messrs. C. T., G. S., R. E., G. C. and W. A. Etheridge. Funeral services will be held this (Friday) afternoon at 1 o'clock at Salem church, Rev. E. W. Sammonds conducting the services. Interment will be in Salem church cemetery.

March 13, 1917
Macon Telegraph
HELEN ELIZABETH SOUTHER.  The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Souther are sympathizing with them in the death of their little 7-weeks-old daughter,
Helen Elizabeth, whose death occurred yesterday morning at 4:20 o'clock at the family home, 820 Woolfolk street.
    The little girl, had only been sick for three days. Pneumonia was given as the cause of her death.
   Besides her parents, she leaves one sister and two brothers.
   Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o'clock this morning at Union Springs. Interment will be in Deming graveyard, near Union Springs.

April 17, 1917
Macon Telegraph
Wylie Finney, aged 70 years, died Monday morning at 10 o;clock at his home, 106 Cabiness avenue, following an illness of several months. Mr. Finney was born in Jones county, but had lived here for eighteen years, where he was engaged in the mercantile business. He was a Confederate veteran, and a member of R. A. Smith camp.
   Surviving him are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. R. R. Woodard and Misses Lols and Dauphie Finney, and four sons, R. T.,  Carl and Grady P. Finney, of Macon; and M. J. Finney, of Holton, one brothers, J. T. Finney, and one sister, Mrs. Emma J. Glawson, both of Macon. The funeral will be held from the residence Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. J. C. Flanders officiating. Interment will be in Riverside cemetery.

June 5, 1917
Macon Telegraph
  News was received in Macon yesterday afternoon of the death of John W. Jackson, who died at his home at Round Oak at noon yesterday. Mr. Jackson was born and reared at Round Oak and has many friends in Macon, who will learn with regret the news of his death. He was 30 years of age and is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Jackson, and five brothers and sisters. Mr. Jackson was a member of W. O. W. Camp NO. 358, located at Round Oak. He will be buried with camp honors. The funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon from Caney Creek Primitive Baptist church, near his boyhood home.

June 11, 1917
Macon Telegraph
B. B. Kitchens died yesterday morning at 8:30 o'clock at his home at Griswoldville, Ga. Mr. Kitchens was 23 years of age and was born and reared in Jones county. He was a young man of splendid character and numbered his friends by the hundreds. Besides his mother, Mrs. J. M. Kitchens, he leaves three brothers and five sisters. He had been ill for several months. Heart trouble was given as the cause of his death. Funeral services will be held at Salem Church this Monday morning at 11 o'clock.

December 18, 1917
Union Recorder
Capt. J. R. Bonner died at his home near Grey's in Jones county last Friday. His remains were buried in the old family burial ground near Haddock Saturday afternoon. He was one of Jones county's oldes and most respected citizens. He was the father of Mrs. Ward Hootten of this county.

December 19, 1917
Macon Telegraph
    Orean W. Kitchens, 78 years of age died at his home at Griswoldville yesterday morning at 11:10 o'clock, after a two week's illness. He is survived by five sons and one daughter. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment will be in the family cemetery, Rev. W. B. Bewell officiating.

August 15, 1918
Macon Telegraph
Emory Clark Is Killed. Haddock, Ga., Aug. 14. This town and community was made sad yesterday morning when Mr. J. M. Clark, of Fortville, received a telegram saying that his son, Emory Clark, was dead from wounds received in France.
  Emory volunteered and joined Company E, 26th Infantry, April 28, 1917. The exact date of his death, unknown. Had he lived until Aug. 16, he would have been 22 years old. The town and entire community extend to his mother, father and other relatives and friends, their deepest sympathy.

September 16, 1918
Macon Telegraph
  Joseph Edgar Glawson, Jr., the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Glawson, died last night at 8:45 o'clock after an illness of wo weeks. Besides his parents he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Guy Anderson and Misses Leona and Thelma Glawson. The family are prominent people of Bradley. The child was a nephew of Col. C. A. Glawson, of this city. The body was taken this morning to Bradley, where the funeral services and interment will take place some time Tuesday.

October 31, 1918
Macon Telegraph
    Miss Essie Watts, of Gray, died at the city hospital early Wednesday morning. She was ill but a few days with pneumonia. She was born in Jones County and was 21 years of age. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Besides her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Watts, five brothers and one sister survive, W. C., Hugh, Henry and Cecil, and Mrs. James Felts. The funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The interment was at Gray's cemetery.

November 7, 1918
Macon Telegraph
Elsie Virginia Griffin, aged 3 years, died at the city hospital at 7:30 Wednesday morning. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Griffin of Wayside, Ga. The body was carried to Wayside Wednesday afternoon, and funeral services and interment will take place there today. Besides the parents, five brothers survive.

November 27, 1918
Macon Telegraph
Clyde V. Kitchens died at his home in Jones county yesterday morning after a lingering illness. He was 22 years of age and a native of Jones county. He was a member of the Bluff Springs Baptist church. He lived with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Kitchens. His father is a well known and a prosperous farmer of Jones county, Besides the parents, four sisters and four brothers survive. The funeral services will be held today from the Baptist church, of which he was a member, at 1 o'clock. The interment will be in the family graveyard.

December 12, 1918
Macon Telegraph
. Greensboro, Dec. 11. Miss Sarah Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Kitto Smith, passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. James H. Beusse, in Gray, after a brief illness of pneumona, following Spanish influenza.
  Miss Smith was a beautiful Christian character, and for the past three years was a member of the faculty of the public school at Gray.
   The funeral took place this morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. J. F. Roberts officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the City cemetery.
  Miss Smith is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kitto Smith, one sister, Miss Carrie Smith, of Greensboro; two brothers, Omar Smith, of Rutledge, and Sergt. Bayne Smith, A. E. F., France.

December 12, 1918
Macon Telegraph
MRS. JAMES H. BEUSSE. Greensboro, Dec. 11. Mrs. James  H. Beusse, of Gray, passed away Sunday, after a few days illness of influenza. She was the wife of James H. Beusse, cashier of the Bank of Gray, who, with a small son, James Beusse, Jr., survive.
   Mrs. Beusse was laid to rest Monday afternoon in the cemetery at Gray. As Miss Fletcher Smith she was known to countless friends, who will miss her. She was a sister of Miss Sarah Smith, who also died at Gray.

December 13, 1918
Milledgeville News
CHARLES F. VINSON ENDS HIS OWN LIFE. Presumbably Despondent Over Financial Troubles, Baldwin Farmer Shoots Self With Shot Gun, Causing Instant Death.
Mr. Charles F. Vinson, a farmer residing about six miles east of Milledgeville, took his own life by placing the barrel of a shot gun by the side of his neck and pulling the trigger, the fire producing instant death.
   It is said that Mr. Vinson left his house with his gun stating that he was going out to shoot a hawk, no one suspicioning him having any intention of taking his life. Shortly after he left the house, members of the family heard the sound of the gun and, on account of his staying away so long his wife became alarmed and instituted a search for the husband.
   Mr. Cleveland Adams, a brother-in-law of Mr. Vinson, happened to be at the home at the time the tragedy took place. Mr. Adams went out in search of Mr. Vinson, and found his body stretched out on a barn floor nearby with a terrible wound in his neck, which had been inflicted by the gunshot and cause him to be cold in death.
   The dead man is survived by his widow and three children. The cause of his taking his own life was financial troubles, is the presumption of the family.
  Mr. Vinson had lived in east Baldwin about two years, having moved there from near Stevens Pottery.
  The remains were interred at the cemetery at Bethlehem church Monday afternoon.

December 21, 1918
Macon Telegraph
   Round Oak, Dec. 20 - G. W. Crutchfield, aged 44, died at the home of his brother, A. B. Crutchfield, yesterday of pneumonia. He is survived by four brother sand two sisters, A. B., J. T., R. L. and B. F. Crutchfield and Mrs. R. L. Williamson, of Round Oak, and Mrs. J. A. Marshal, of Juliette. Interment takes place at the family burial ground Dec. 21, at 12 o'clock.

February 13, 1919
Macon Telegraph
   Funeral services of Mrs. Blanche Rice Kitchens, wife of T. L. Kitchens, were held from the family graveyard, in Jones county, Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Kitchens died at her home, Griswoldville, Ga. Tuesday morning, at 5 o'clock.

February 28, 1919
Macon Telegraph
Gray, Feb. 27. The funeral service of J. L. Etheridge (Ethridge),  who died Tuesday after an illness extending over a period of several months, was conducted yesterday, interment taking place at the fammily burial ground near James. Mr. Etheridge was 75 years old and was a Confederate veteran. While in declining health for months, he suffered a stroke of paralysis last week, the attack hastening his death, which occurred at the home of his son, W. H. Etheridge. Surviving the deceased is his widow and four children.

January 29, 1919
Macon Telegraph
Miss Mamie Johnson died at her home, 12 Randolph street, Monday night. She had been in declining health for several months. Miss Johnson was 23 years of age and was born in Jones county. She had lived in Macon six years and has many friends who are grieved to learn of her death. Besides the father, Thomas Johnson, three brothers and two sisters survive, Arthur, William, Bromer, Mrs. Francis McCord and Miss Katie Johnson. The remains will be carried to Mountain Springs today for funeral and interment.

March 5, 1919
Macon Telegraph
MRS. NANNIE L. CRUTCHFIELD. Round Oak, March 4 - Mrs. Nannie L. Crutchfield, wife of B. A. Crutchfield, died at her home near here this morning. She was 72 years old, and had been seriously ill for some months. Three sisters and four brothers also survive. They are Misses Aura and Annie Maynard, of Round Oak, Miss Ozella Maynard of Barnesville. J. B., L. M. and W. I. Maynard of Round Oak, and J. A. Maynard of Barnesville. Interment will take place Wednesday at the family burial ground.

May 20, 1919
Macon Telegraph
Mrs. Fannie Stewart Pitts, aged 63 years, wife of J. A. Pitts, of Haddock, died Sunday evening at 8 o'clock at the family residence at Haddock. She is survived by her husband and one son, N. C. Pitts, of Haddock, two sisters, Mrs. J. C. Chiles, Wayside, and Mrs. S. H. Harwell, McRae; and two brothers, J. Polk Stewart, Waycross, and Wm. J. Stewart, Haddock. Funeral services will be held at Haddock Methodist church this (Tuesday) morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be at Riverside on arrival at 1 o'clock today.

July 23,  1919
Macon Telegraph
Felix B. Balkcom, aged 69 years, died last night at 8:25 o'clock, after an illness of six weeks, at his residence, 908 Cherry street. He was a resident of Jones county. Mr. Balkcom is survied by three brothers, E. A., B. H. and W. S. Balkcom; three sisters, Mrs. T. F. Ryles, Mrs. Fannie Jones and Mrs. J. A. Smith. The body will be shipped this morning from the undertaking parlors of Jesse B. Hart & Brother to Mount(ain) Springs for interment.

September 1, 1919
Macon Telegraph
   Henry M. Drew, aged 36 years, died yesterday morning at 9:30 o'clock at his home at Gray, after a two weeks' illness. He was born in Jones county and was well known. He was a brother of Patrolman Champ Drew and T. C. Drew, of this city.
   The body was brought to Hart's undertaking rooms in this city and will be taken at 6:45 o'clock this morning to Mountain Springs, where the funeral will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Mountain Springs church, Thomas Hammock officiating.

October 24, 1919
Macon Telegraph
  Mrs. Lena Bonner, widow of B. F. Bonner, died at her home, 352 Clinton street, early yesterday morning after a lingering illness of several months. Mrs. Bonner was fifty years of age, and was born and reared in Jones county. Eighteen years ago she came to Macon. She was a devoted member of the East Macon Baptist  church, and leaves a host of sorrowing friends. Surviving her are four daughters and three sons, all of Macon. Mrs. F. R. Hoffman, Mrs. H. S. Tidwell, Misses Annie and Kate Bonner, W. J., G. C. and R. T. Bonner.
  The funeral services will be conducted from the church of which she was a member, Rev. A. J. Johnson, pastor, assisted by Rev. Charles G. Earnest, of the Methodist church, officiating. The interment will be in the family lot at Fort Hill cemetery.
  The following will serve as pallbearers: P. L. Henderson, B. C. Tharpe, Dewitt McCrary, Henry Kennington, W. E. Hamlin and D. R. Parks.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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