Oconee Enterprise Obituaries
1925

Oconee Enterprise Obits 1925 Oconee Enterprise
Friday, January 2, 1925
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Mr. R.C. Adams and Son Killed as Truck Overturns Saturday.
Last Saturday afternoon just the as the sun was sinking in the west Mr. R.C. Adams and two of his sons were returning from Athens to their new home and crossing the Simonton covered bridge, Mr. Waymon Ward was going to Athens and he was waiting for the truck to pass thru the bridge, and as little Allen Adams was the car waiting for him he lost his head and opened the gas and threw up his hands and he truck plunged over the embankment turning over several times and pinning its occupants beneath its weight. Mr. Adams was killed instantly and little son, Alton, aged 12, died within a few minutes after the truck was raised from him. Cullen Adams, another son that was in the truck was only slightly injured, only receiving a few scratches on the face. When Mr. Waymon saw what had happened he hurried on to Whitehall and secured help and immediately returned to render assistance. But before help could arrive little Alton was just breathing his last.
Mr. Adams and his family moved to the old Reaves' place, between Simonton bridge and Wakinsville (sic) about three weeks ago, coming here from Hart county.
Three of Mr. Adams five daughters are working in Athen (sic), an he has a son, J.C. Adams, aged 17, who is a student at the Athens High School.
Mr. Adams is survived by his widow and two sons, Cullen and I.C., and five daughters, Misses Effie, Lula, Flora, Dallas and Velma Adams.
Funeral services were conducted from the home Monday morning at 11 o'clock and interment occurred in the Watkinsville cemetery.
The Enterprise tenders it's sympathy to the bereaved ones in their sad loss of the members of this family.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, January 2, 1925
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Aged Man Struck by Mr. Roy Ward Dies from Injury
Mr. A.J. Oldham, Sr., aged 73, died at an Athens hospital last Monday night from injuries received when hit by an automobile driven by Mr. Roy Ward of our town. Mr. Oldham was trying to cross the road near the Cord Mill, and looking back saw Mr. Ward approaching him and instead of going forward he stepped back directly in front of the car, and before Mr. Ward could dodge around him the car struck him.
Mr. Oldham suffered a broken leg, a fractured skull and internal injuries. Death came Monday night at 8 o'clock. The accident occurred Monday afternoon about 3 o'clock.
We learn that the accident was unavoidable, and no blame is blaced (sic) on Mr. Ward. Mr. Ward is one of the safest and most conservative drivers within the state, and would not have had the accident not happen for anything on earth.
Mr. Oldham, a native of Cherokee county, is survived by several sons and two daughters, besides a sister and two brothers. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. M.B. Matthewson preached the funeral sermon and the sons of Mr. Oldham were pallbearers. The funeral was conducted at the grave in Wages cemetery, in Barrow County.
Mr. Oldham's survivors are the following sons, Messrs. J.J., J.D., J.L., Oldham, of Athens; C.E. and W.T. Oldham Greenville, S.C., and J.W. Oldham at Farmington, and his daughters, Mr. J.D. Brewer, Bogart, and Mrs. W.R. Hale, Athens, his sister, Mrs. Sarah Anglin, of Athens.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, January 2, 1925
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Mr. R.J. Ashford Died in Atlanta Wednesday Night
The many friends of Mr. W.T. Ashford, formerly of our town, but for the past number of years made his home in Atlanta, will learn with sorrow that the end came Wednesday night at a private hospital.
Mr. Robert J. Ashford, aged 76, prominent Atlantan and civil war veteran, and a former resident of Watkinsville, died Wednesday night at a private hospital after a short illness. He was a member of the M.B. Forrest chapter, U.C.V., of Memphis, Tenn. He was a resident of Chamblee.
Mr. Ashford had lived in Atlanta since 1901, when he removed here from Memphis, where he had engaged in the wholesale produce business for a number of years.
He was born in Watkinsville, May 13, 1848 and was married to the late Miss Margaret Montgomery, of Rockwood, Tenn., in 1893. He was a member of the Methodist church.
He is survived by two brothers, Mr. W.T. Ashford, of Atlanta, and Mr. A.W. Ashford of our town, and a sister, Mrs. J.C. Maness, of Decatur.
The body will reach here Friday morning at noon and funeral services will be conducted at the cemetery immediately after the arrival of the Central train.
The Enterprise extends to the brothers and sister and scores of friends in this sad hour.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, January 16, 1925
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Uncle Bob Brown Died Tuesday Noon
"Uncle" Bob Brown, an aged colored darkey passed away at his home Tuesday at noon after an illness of several months. "Uncle" Bob" (sic), as he was familiarly known, was one of the oldest darkies in this section and his many friends will be sorry to learn of his death.
"Uncle Bob" has resided in Watkinsville ever since we can remember and we venture to say that he has never given any one the least bit of trouble. He has always been a law abiding citizen of our town.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, January 30, 1925
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Mrs. C.W.G. Maddox Died At Jefferson Last Thursday P.M.
On last Thursday death claimed Mrs. C.W.G. Maddox, following a long illness, at her home on Route 4 out from Jefferson. She was critically ill for several days before her death, and her large family of splendid sons and daughters and other relatives livng (sic) in ths (sic) and other states, who were called to her bedside, had the privilege of being with her when the death summons came.
Mrs. Maddox was 74 years of age. Before marriage she was Miss Clara Stark, a daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. W.F. Stark; who were among the most prominent and well beloved citizens of Jackson county. She was born and reared at the old Stark home, within a short distance of the home in which she spent her married life and died. She was a woman of unusually strong, Christian character, and her life was nottd (sic) for deeds of kindness and usefulness. Reared in a Christian home by parents of unexcelled intellect and strong personality, she impressed her own sons and daughters with like characteristics.
The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. A.J. Johnson, at the home, on Friday and her body was interred in the Stark family burial ground. She is survved (sic) by her husband, Mr. C.W.G. Maddox; by six daughters, Mrs. R.E. Boyd, and Mrs. W.G. McDaniell of Laurens, S.C., Mrs. S.B. Carter of Gainesville, Mrs. Foster Wilhite of Farmington, Mrs. Glenn Eberhart and Mrs. T.G. Robinson, of Florida; by three sons, C.O. Maddox of Greensboro, Guy Maddox of Rebecca, and Young Maddox; by three brothers, W.W. Stark and C.D. Stark of Commerce, and A.M. Stark; by two sisters, Mrs. Marcus M. Pittman of Texas, and Mrs. Ellie Gordon. Two brothers, Young and Gyp Stark preceded her to the grave. - Jackson Herald



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, January 30, 1925
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Mrs. Lena Warren Died at Her Home Last Sunday Night
Mrs. Lena Warren, aged 58, died last Sunday night at the home near Athens. The funeral was conducted Monday afternoon from Ray's Methodist church at 3:30 o'clock by Rev. B.H. Trammell. The burial was in the church yard.
Mrs. Warren is survived by her husband, Mr. Walker Warren, and one sister. She was well known and beloved by all who knew her, and leaves a large circle of friends and relatves (sic) to mourn her going away.
The Enterprise extends its tenderest sympathy to the bereaved in their sad hour.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, February 6, 1925
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Death of Mrs. R.A. Hutcheson Last Saturday Week
The death of Mrs. R.A. Hutcheson, an esteemed resident of Gainesville for a number of years, occurred at her home on Green street in (sic) Saturday, January 17th.
Mrs. Hutcheson had reached the age of 72 years. She had been a great sufferer for several years but bore her afflictions patiently and without murmer (sic). She was a consistent member of the First Methodist church at Gainesville.
Mrs. Hutcheson is survived by two daughters, Mrs. A.P. Large, of Gainesville, and Mrs. J.L. Ingram, of Pensacola, Fla., two sisters, Mrs. J.W. Large, of Gainesville, and Mrs. Elbert Hill, of Hoschton, and scores of relatives. She was a sister of the late S.A. Camp, of our town.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. J.W. Large, Rev. W.P. King, her pastor, officiating. Intement in Alta Vista cemetery.
For a number of years Mrs. Hutcheson was a resident of Oconee county, residieng between Watkinsville and Bishop on the place known as the Fullilove place.
Mrs. R.A. Hutcheson was an aunt of Mrs. Tom Durham, Mrs. T.P. Veale and A.C. Camp.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, February 27, 1925
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Mrs. H.C. Poole of Farmington Died Monday Morning
Mrs. Mattie C. Poole, beloved and Christian citizen of our county died at her home at Farmington early Monday morning after a short illness. She was 51 years of age and had a wide circle of friends in our county, where she had lved (sic) all her life.
Mrs. Poole was a member of Freeman's Creek Baptist church and the funeral was conducted from the Farmington Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. S.E. Rogers in charge of the ceremony. The body was tenderly laid to rest in the Farmington cemetery. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers; Ernest Saxon, Glenn Kilpatrick, Horace Williams, Williford Haygood, Harold Bugg, Percy Middlebrooks, Edgar Carson and John Middlebrooks.
Mrs. Poole was enjoying perfect health until she took her bed only a short time ago. Everything that medical skill and tender hands could do was done, but the Master had called her to come home and rest and she answered His call. She was a true Christian woman and to know her was to love and admire her.
Mrs. Poole is survived by her husband, Mr. H.C. Poole; father, Mr. Z.B. Middlebrooks; four daughters, Mrs. T.E. Giles, of Atlanta; Misses Nellie Mae and Henrietta Poole, of Farmington; Mrs. S.C. Vickery, of Farmington; four sisters, Mrs. Mary E. Haygood, of Athens; Mrs. W.E. Bugg, of Madison, Mrs. Eulilia Callaway of California, Mrs. W.A. Zuber of Farmington; three brothers, Mr. J.H. Middlebrooks, of Farmington, Mr. T.A. Middlebrooks, of Montana, and Mr. J.B. Middlebrooks of Athens.
The Enterprise joins in with the bereaved family in their sad loss of their wife, brothers, sisters and children. She has done what every one will have to do sooner or later. She is peacefully sleeping. She knows no pain. She has gone on to prepare a place for her loved ones and friends, and when the time come (sic) she will meet us on that throne not made with hands.
Sleep on.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, March 6, 1925
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Miss Mattie Akin Died Wednesday at Mrs. Durham
Miss Mattie Akin, aged 88 years of age, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Durham early Wednesday morning after an illness of several weeks. Miss Akin had been in feeble health for sometime, but her death came as a surprise to her scores of relatives and friends.
Miss Mattie was a member of the Crawfordville Baptist church since early womanhood, and was a staunch and beloved member. Funeral services were conducted at Corinth Baptist church Thursday morning at 11 o'clock.
Miss Mattie has been residing for a number of years with her niece, Mrs. E.R. Durham, at the old Akin homeplace. She is survived by a number of nephews and nieces and scores of friends who regret the death of this beloved lady.
We extend to the bereaved ones our tenderest sympathy in their sad loss of their aunt.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, March 6, 1925
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Mrs. Weatherford Dies in Greenville Last Wednesday
Mrs. Sadie Lou Weatherford, aged 33, died at her home in Greenville, S.C., last Wednesday night. The body was sent to the home of her brother-in-law; Mr. Dave Weatherford, about three miles from here. Mrs. Weatherford will be remembered as Miss Sadie Thornton, and was a resident of our county all her live until moving to South Carolina about 8 years ago. The funeral services were conducted from Mars Hill church Friday morning at 11 o'clock, with Rev Mac Klearf officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.
The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: J.G. Weatherford, Otis Weatherford, Dave Weatherford, J. W. Norris and J.H. Bryant.
Mrs. Weatherford is survived by her husband, Mr. J. Arch Weatherford,; two sons, James and Charles; and two brothers, Mr. Harry and I.A. Thornton; Three sisters, Mrs. J.W. Norris, Mrs. Fletcher Matthews, and Mrs. J.H. Bryant, all of our county, and three half brothers, Mr. R.C. Dawson, Mr. W.C. Dawson, and Mr. J.T. Dawson of Oconee county.
Mrs. Weatherford's husband will be remembered as Arch, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C.E. Weatherford, one of Oconee's most prosperous and influential citizens.
We tender the bereaved our heartfelt sympathy in the sad loss of their loved one.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, March 13, 1925

Mr. Clarence Hester, aged 54 years, died at his home at Farmington last Friday morning after a short illness. Hr. (sic) Hester had been a resident of our county all his life and his death will bring sorrow to a score of relatives and friends in Oconee and adjoining counties. The funeral was conducted at Salem church last Saturday morning at 11 o'clock with Rev. Strozier in charge. The interment was in the church cemetery. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: C.G. Langford, Frank and Stephenson Hester, E.R. Smith, Hester Palmer and W.B. Farmer.
Surviving Mr. Hester are his wife Mrs. Escia Hester, one son, Mr. J.T. Hester, two brothers, Mr. Ira Hester and Mr. Francis Hester, three sisters, Mrs. V.J. Palmer, Mrs. W.C. Marzweilder and Miss Cora Hester, all of our county.
Mr. Hester was a son of the late Dr. J.T. Hester, prominent physician of our county. He was a member of the Methodist church since early boyhood and was prominent in the church and in affairs of his community, and a successful farmer.
Mr. Hester was one of the best and well known citizens of Oconee. Every one knowing him had the highest regard for him. He was a man that would go miles out of his way to do a friend a deed.
The Enterprise joins the entire community in expressing sympathy to the bereaved ones.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, March 13, 1925
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J.W. struck by Seaboard Train Sunday Afternoon
Mr. J.W. Cody, sixty-five year old citizen of Statham, was instantly killed Sunday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock when the Buick touring car he was driving was struck by a south bound freight train on the Seaboard tracks.
The accident took place when the touring car which Mr. Cody was driving stalled on the tracks at the crossing within a few feet of the depot, according to eye witnesses.
Witnesses stated that the aged man made a futile effort to get out of the auto, when he looked up and saw the train approaching, and had one foot on the running board of the auto when the train hit the car. His body was hurled almost a hundred feet by the impact and he was dead when persons standing nearby reached him.
Mr. Cody was a native of Statham and was well known throughout the county. He is survived by his widow and four children. He had lived in Statham for many years and was a farmer.
Funeral and interment took place at Statham Monday afternoon.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, March 13, 1925
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Mrs. J.M. Boice Died Last Friday at Noon At Her Bogart Home
Mrs. Martha J. Boice, widow of Mr. George Boice, died at her home in Bogart last Friday at noon from an attack of influenza. Mrs. Boice was in her 83rd year, and was very active until a few years ago when she had pneumonia.
The funeral was held at the Bogart Baptist church Saturday afternoon at three o'clock, conducted by Rev. W.M. Coile, of Winterville, assisted by Re. W.L. Bowden of Oconee Heights, the interment was in the church cemetery; her nephews acting as pallbearers.
Mrs. Boice was a member of the Baptist church since early girlhood, a true Christian woman and loved by a large circle of friends, who regret the death of this good woman.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, March 13, 1925
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Mrs. Lula Walker Did Din (sic) Athens On Monday Afternoon
Mrs. Lula Walker of near Statham died at a local hospital in Athens Sunday afternoon at 6 o'clock from a short illness in her 23rd year.
She is survived by her father and mother, Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Walker and several brothers and sisters.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, Mar 20, 1925
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Mr. C.D. Athon of Putnam County Died Monday P.M.
Mr. C.D. Athon, aged 77, of Putnam county, died at his home Monday night after several months illness. Mr. Athon was well known in our town having been here scores of times to visit his son, Mr. John W. Athon. Mr. Athon was a Christian gentleman, and one that was loved by every one that knew him. He always had a pleasant word for every person he came in contact with.
Mr. Athon is survived by four sons, Messrs, John W., V.K., C.D., and Matchet, and one daughter.
Mr. Athon was visiting his daughter in law some few months, just before she joined her husband in Florida. He was taken sick while here, but he said he wis (sic) feeling fairly well.
We deeply sympathize with the bereaved ones.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, March 27, 1925
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Mrs. W.B. Langford Answers Final Call Last Friday Noon
Mrs. W.B. Langford, aged 77 died last Friday at 12:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.H. Hodges, after a lingering illness of about a year. Mrs. Langford had been doing all her homework up until the last few months. And what she suffered no human being knows. She bore her affliction without a murmur and only until a short while before her death would she consent for any medicine of any kind to relieve her sufferings. Mrs. Langford was one of Watkinsville's most noblest women and a truer Christian never lived. She was a member of the Watkinsville Christian church. And took a great deal of interest in church affairs. The church was depending upon her for advice and aid - and as long as she lived she has never failed to give more than she was really financially able for the church. Mrs. Langford always had a kind word for every one she knew - never kuocking (sic) a living soul, but always looking on the bright side of life. The funeral services were conducted Sunday morning at 11 o'clock from the First Christian church by Rev. L.F. Adams, her pastor, assisted by Rev. B.H. Trammell, Methodist pastor of the Watkinsville church. Interment was in Watkinsville cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. E.J. Crowley, W.M. Nicholson, A.C. Elder, J.M. McRee, C.A. Duggan and C.A. Ashford.
Mrs. Langford is survived by one brother, Mr. D.W. Elder, of our county; three daughters, Mrs. W.H. Hodges, Mrs. A.W. Meaders of our town, Mrs. Chas. Mathis, of Macon, and a score of grand children and two great grand children.
Mrs. Langford will be greatly missed by her scores and scores of relatives and friends; and the cuhrch (sic) has lost one of the most worthy members.
The Enterprise joins with the entire community in expressing its deepest sympathy in this sad hour to the bereaved relatives.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday Apr 3, 1925
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Mr. W.T. Malcolm Aged Citizen Died Last Friday Night
Mr. William T. Malcolm, aged 85, died at his home just above Watkinsville last Friday. Mr. Malcolm was one of Oconee's most prominent and well known citizens. He was a member of Mr. Zion church and a confederate verteran (sic). Mr. Malcolm had been in failing health, for the past several years, but not until and here recently had he taken his bed.
Funeral and interment were at Malcolm cemetery Sunday afternoon Rev. Brindle, of Griffin, performing the last sad rites over this faithful citizen of our county.
Mr. Malcolm is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nancy Malcolm and the following children; Messrs E.A. Malcolm, and J.B. Malcolm, and Mrs. Sarah Brown, Mrs. M. Malcolm, Mrs. Maude Ridgeway, Mrs. Daisy Tillman.
The Enterprise joins in with their many friends in expressing sympathy to the bereaved one.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, April 17, 1925

In Memoriam.
Mrs. Mary Ann Head
On Tuesday morning, March '1st (sic), about five o'clock, the death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Smith and bore away their precious Mother. It is hard to give up those we love so well, but God knows best who to call and when to call. Sons and daughters, brush away thy tears and cheer up, for dear Mother will never dread the thorny paths of life, for we know she is in heaven - A (sic)
A precious one from us is gone. A voice we loved is stilled.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, April 24, 1925
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Mrs. Susan Crowley Buried at Corinth Church Wednesday
Mrs. Susan Crowley, age 76, widow of the late James T. Crowley, died at the residence 863 Chase St., Athens, Tuesday morning at 9:50 o'clock, flowing an illness of two weeks.
Mrs. Crowley was born in Oglethorpe county and was a member of Corinth Baptist church. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at Corinth church, Rev. J.W. McWhorter, of the Winder Baptist church officiating and interment following in the church yard. The pallbearers were six grand-sons of the deceased.
Mrs. Crowley is survived by five sons, Mr. E.J. Crowley, of our town; J.R. Crowley, of Montgomery, Ala.; J.B. Crowley, of Lexington; Sheriff A.Y. Crowley, of our town, and Mr. J.B. Crowley, of Athens. Four daughters, Mrs. A.H. Fambrough of Oconee county; Miss Minnie Crowley, of Athens; Mrs. W.R. Loving, of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Effie Spinks, of Athens, and three brothers, Mr. Lee Spratling of Hull, Mr. P.B. Spratling, of Hull, and Theodore Spratling, of Atlanta. One sister, Mrs. W.T. Bttler, of Atlanta. There are thirty grand children and ten great grand children surviving Mrs. Crowley.
Mrs. Crowley was well known in our county and her death will bring sorrow to a large number of friends in our county. She was a true Christian woman, loved and admired by all who knew her. The Enterprise extends its sympathy to these heartbroken sons and daughters and other relatives in their sad loss.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, May 1, 1925

In Memoriam
Since Providence has removed from our midst our dearly beloved Christain sister and friend, Mrs. W.B. Langford, who was a loyal Christian, a devoted Mother, a true friend and a good neighbor. In that we shall especially miss her from the church and from the Missionary Society where she was always faithful-
THEREFORE, be it resolved that our loss is her Eternal gain. The workers on this earth die but God's work never fails.
THAT we, as a church, as a Missionary Society and as a Ladies Aid Society shall cherish her memory by being more faithful, more true and more attentive to the cause of Christ and the work that she loved so much.
THAT we tender our loving sympathy to the children and relatives and bed them look unto Jesus who can heal and comfort the broken hearted.
THAT a copy of these resolutions be kept in the Clerk's Book and also published in The Oconee Enterprise.
MRS. C.T. HUSSEY,
MRS. W. JOE ELDER,
Committee



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, May 1, 1925

In Memory of W.T. (Buck) Malcom
In the passing of Buck Malcom, Oconee County lost one of its best men. He was a great asset t other (sic) community in which he lived, always alive and active to the best interest of his community. He was steadfast in his opinions, yet gentle and kind to the unfortunate and bereaved one.
Uncle Buck loved his family and his friends. He believed in putting flowers in the pathway of his friends and loved ones, instead of placing them on caskets after they lay silent and could not appreciate them. He was always a foe to sham and a believer of the genuine. He believed in hewing to the line and let the chips fall where they may. He was never daunted by difficulty or swayed in his thoughts or his actions by circumstances. He did not follow the crowd; he did not follow anybody until convinced that they were right; he was led by his own convictions and from this distinguished feature of his character the most useful lesson can be drawn. Certainly great influence was for this reason exerted by him. The writer spent many days of his childhood around the fireside of this great man, and thru the boyhood days, and on as time swiftly passed into manhood. To know Uncle Buck intimately was to love him, his fatherly advice will never be forgotten.
Man does not live by bread alone, but by faith, hope and love. Nothing in the human story is more striking than the persistent, passionate, profound protext of man against death, even in the earliest time. We see him daring to stand erect at the gates of the grave, disputing his verdict, refusing to let it have the last word and making argument in behalf of his soul; as for Emerson, as for Addison, that fact alone was proof enough of immortality as revealing a universal institution of eternal life beyond the grave. Others may not be easily converted, but no man who has the heart of a man can fail to be impressed by the ancient heroic faith of his race.
Uncle Buck was not so active in the so called Church work of today but he believed in clean living, and reverence to the Almighty God. He believed in practice what you preach. There is an order to which men belong that knows no creed, but is directed by Fraternal regard, rather than narrow obligations - they call themselves the best people on earth, and in one respect indeed they are, because with them the good man's deeds live on after his mortal remains are buried beneath the sod, the frailties of our brothers we write upon the sand. So let us forget, if we might have seen in frailties, in Uncle Buck, except lessons they might bring to us, and remember only the gentleness and sweetness of his life, his own recognition of any failure to give all of his ambitions and his abiding desire for right. We must think of his bravery and fearlessness in defense of his standards and of his dauntless fights for these ideals. We must do our duty as we see it, and then go bravely onward and forward, none but the Master may make the final verdict as Judge. We may go the right road, we may go the wrong, in the trust we are going the right, and yet even in the wrong road there may come at our time of mortal peril a wonderful flash of lightning from the sky, showing us where we are and on the very brink we may look up in self surrender to the Master and say "I am wrong, help me, set me right." No one can ever say that such a last prayer is refused by Him who loveth and pity all of his children.
His nephew,
O.H. Bradbury



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, May 1, 1925
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Former Citizen of Oconee Dies at Clarke Tuesday
Mr. James Andrew Voyles, aged 66, died at his home on the Winterville road Wednesday morning at 2 o'clock after a brief illnessi (sic) Funeral services were conducted from the Farmington Baptist church Thursday afternoon at 2 oc'clock by Rev. McDonald of Mayesville, pastor of the Christian church.
Mr. Voyles was a prominent farmer and had a score of friends here in Oconee who will mourn his untimely death. He was a member of the Christian church.
The pallbearers were Mr. David Johnson, Mr. J.M. Yarbrough, Mr. S.C. Leachman, Mr. M.L. Thurmen, Mr. N.O. Langford and Mr. John McCarty.
Mr. Voyles is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. C.H. Colley, of Macon; Mrs. Jessie Strickland, of Winterville; two sons, Messrs W.C. Voiles (sic), of Athens; and H.E. Voyles of Atlanta; thirteen grandchildren, one brother, Mr. New Voyles and two sisters, Mrs. Efren Mathews, of our county, and Mrs. Bud Porter, of Commerce.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, May 15, 1925
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Mrs. M.E. Gregory Died At Her Home At Athens Monday
Mrs. M.E. Gregory, age 61, died at the family home on Meigs Street, at Athens Tuesday morning after a short illness. Mrs. Gregory is survived by eight children, Mrs. R.H. Johnson, Jr., of Atlanta, Mrs. Owen Fleming, of Jacksonville, Fla.: Mrs. J.E. Blizzard, of Miami, Fla.; Mrs. W.C. Thompson; Miss Irene Gregory, Mr. H.H. Gregory, of Jacksonville, Fla.; Messrs W.L. and E.W. Gregory of Athens; her mother, Mrs. Dena Whitehead; 6 grand children, 8 sisters, Mrs. Burke Betts, Mrs. L.N. Betts, and Mrs. Rufus Handly.
The funeral was conducted at the First Methodist church at Athens of which she was a member at 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, by Dr. S.E. Wasson, assisted by Dr. E.L. Hill.
Burial took place at Rays cemetery in our county by the side of her father, the late Mr. M.L. Whitehead. The pallbearers were Dr. L.N. Betts, Mr. Burke Betts, Dr. N.S. Arthur, Mr. Guy Comer, Mr. L.M. Steed and Mr. Jeff McDuffie.
Mrs. Gregory was a true Christian woman of the highest type, a good mother and a loving companion. Her death will bring sorrow to a large number of friends in our little county.
We extend to the bereaved relatives and friends our tenderest sympathy in this sad hour.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, May 15, 1925
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Mr. Alva Southerland Accidentally Killed At Columbus Tuesday
Mr. Alva Southerland, formerly of our town, but who had been working for the past year at Columbus, Ga., was mortally wounded by a piece of machinery Tuesday night while in the discharge of his duties at the oil mill. He lingered until Wednesday afternoon when the end came. His remains was brought to Watkinsville reaching here Thursday at noon. As we go to press the place of burial had not been decided, it be will either here or at Rays cemetery.
Mr. Southerland is survived by his wife, two sons and a number of relatives and friends.
We extend to the bereaved relatives our tenderst sympathy in the untimely death of Mr. Southerland.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, May 15, 1925
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Mrs. G.S. Bowman Kills Thurmond Tuesday Morning
Mr. G.S. Bowman, whose husband was shot down last November on the streets of Statham by Guy J. Thurmond, Tuesday morning encountered her husband's assailant in front of the Bank of Statham and shot him dead. Mrs. Bowman fired five shots into tre (sic) body of Thurmond before he crumpled in the street mortally wounded as a dozen or more dazed eye-witnesses looked on.
Mrs. Bowman is said by neighbors to have been almost crazed at times and always brooding over the death of her husband at Thurmond's hands and that Tuesday's shooting is but the result of her state of mind.
About 9:15 o'clock, just five minutes before the northbound S.A.L. local was due at the station, Mrs. Bowman met Thurmond on the main street, in front of the Bank of Statham which closed its doors a few days ago, and asked him about her husband's pistol which she had never been able to recover since he was shot last fall by Thurmond. Eye witnesses stated that Thurmond replied, with a smile, that he supposed the sheriff had it. "I know he hasn't because I have asked him," she replied. With the remark the angered woman pulled a thirty-eight calibre (sic) pistol and began firing at Thurmond at close range. Thurmond turned and ran into the store of H.E. Beddingfield but Mrs. Bowman followed him to the door and continued shooting until she had fired five shots. Two of the shots struck Thurmond in the right chest, two in the back and one in the arm. After entering the store Thurmond wheeled about and ran out again and as he passed Mrs. Bowman she snapped the gun at him again, but all the bullets were spent. The fatally wounded man staggered into the street less than ten feet from where the first shot was fired and fell dead. Mrs. Bowman calmly turned and walked back down the street until she met the chief of police, Sam Wall, who was at the depot to meet the train, and her brother, D.T. Hammond. She was taken into a store nearby and in a few minutes was taken to Barrow county jail at Winder.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, May 22, 1925
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Mrs. Allie Bishop Answers Call of Master Sunday
On last Sunday morning, May 17, death called one of Watkinsville's most noble women, Mrs. Allie Bishop, after several week's illness she could bear the pain no longer and at last closed her eyes to that sweet sleep to awake when the Master calls for his children to enter - where there is no pain and trouble.
Mrs. Bishop was a daughter of the late Barton C. Thrasher and Mrs. Mary (Elder) Thrasher, and a sister of the late Judge B.E. Thrasher of our town. In early womanhood she was married to Mr. Allie Bishop in July 1876. The children who survive her are: Mr. C.H. Bishop, of Ashburn; Dr. L.H. Bishop, of Unidilla; Mr. Hope T. Bishop, of our town, Prof. I.L. Bishop, of Americus, Mr. James H. Bishop and Miss Mae Ola Bishop, of our town.
Mrs. Bishop closed her life and was laid to rest among the friends of her childhood, as her ancestors had lived in Clarke (now Oconee) county for more than a hundred and thirty years. Mrs. Bishop was born July 17, 1858.
Funeral took place at the Watkinsville Methodist church on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock and interment in the Watkinsville cemetery. The grave was literally covered with banks of beautiful flowers - flowers that speak of true friends and loved ones.
Mrs. Bishop was a true Christian woman and a member of the Methodist church. She took an active interest in all the church work and was a staunch believer in her faith. No member of the church will be greatly missed more than Mrs. Bishop. And her death will bring sorrow to all who knew her. To know her was to love her. Once she gained your friendship she never forgets you.
The Enterprise extends to this bereaved family its tenderest sympathy in their dark and sad hour. We ask you to have faith in God - God knows best.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, May 22, 1925
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Mr. Julius H. Bugg Died Wednesday Night At His Home
Wednesday night Mr. Julius H. Bugg, aged 73, closed his eyes on this old world to awake in a brighter world that knows no pain and sorrow. Mr. Bugg had been in failing health for the past two months, and his death came quite unexpectedly to a large number of his friends, but the one at hi (sic) bedside knew that the end was near.
Mr. Bugg is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Charlie Deckner, of Atlanta, Miss Fannie and Miss Jennie Bugg of Oglethorpe county; two children survive also, Mr. Charlie Bugg, or our town and Mrs. Annie Colquitt, of Crawford, besides a score of relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted from the Watkinsville Methodist church by Rev. B.H. Trammel. Interment in the Watkinsville cemetery Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mr. Bugg was a staunch member of the Methodist church. He was a member of Johnson church, where he had taken active part in all church work since coming to Oconee county. Mr. Bugg had been a resident of our county for the past fifteen years, coming here from Oglethorpe county.
The Enterprise extends to the bereaved ones its tenderest sympathy in the sad hour and death of this beloved man.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, May 29, 1925
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Mr. William Maxey Died Saturday P.M.
Mr. William Maxey, aged 52, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.H. Barnett, Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock after a long illness. Mr. Maxey had been in failing health for sometime. His death was expected by a number of his friends and loved ones. Everything that tender hands and loving hearts could do was done for him.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon from the Watkinsville Christian church at 5 p.m. by Rev. M.B. Miller, pastor of First Christian church of Athens. Interment in Watkinsville cemetery. The pallbearers were: C.C. Parsons, R.C. Dawson, H.H. Harris, C.T. Maxey, J.C. Jones and H.B. Harris.
Mr. Maxey is survived by a brother, Mr. J.C. Maxey, or near Bishop; one sister, Mrs. A.W. Hinsley, of Bishop, three daughters, Mrs. W.H. Barnett, of Watkinsville; Mrs. G.A. McDuffie, of East Point; Miss Willie Maxey, of Atlanta, and a son, Mr. Marvin Maxey, of Charlotte, N.C.
The Enterprise extends to the bereaved ones its tenderst sympathy in the sad loss of their loved one.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, June 12, 1925
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Ben T. Epps Hurt and Otis Camp of Winder Crushed
Last Thursday evening just as the sun was sinking behind the hills, Mr. Ben T. Epps and Otis Camp, Jr., of Winder, were preparing to land after being in the air with Mr. Epps plane, crashed into the bank injuring Mr. Epps - and the death of Mr. Camp.
Ben was piloting the machine, who was bruised, cut and suffered a mangled leg. It was at first thought he had suffered a concussion of the brain, his leg was almost crushed almost to a pulp, but physicians at his bedside say that his leg can be saved.
Mr. Otis Camp, Jr., son of Sheriff Camp of Barrow county, was a passenger in the plane when the fatal accident happened. Sheriff Camp was notified immediately after the accident, but before he could reach Athens, the young man was dead. The funeral of young Camp was conducted from the Christian church at Winder Sunday afternoon, and interment in the church cemetery. Otis was taking lessons under Mr. Epps, this was his third lesson. He was 17 years of age and a student of the Winder high school.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, June 19, 1925
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Miss Rosie Mae Carson Answers Final Call Tues.
Tuesday morning June 16th Miss Rosie Mae Carson, aged 24, answered the call of her Master at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Carson, at Farmington, after an illness of a short duration. Miss Carson was a true Christian and a devoted worker in the Methodist church. Her death will bring sorrow to many hearts in our county.
Miss Carson in survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Carson; 6 brothers, Mr. W.H. Carson, Mr. F.S. Carson, Mr. Ernest Carson, Mr. Fred Carson, Mr. Paul Carson, and Mr. Lawrence Allen Carson; 4 sisters, Mrs. Ruby Harden, Mrs. H.O. Parks, Mrs. Lewis and Miss Minneth Carson, and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Farmington Methodist church at 3 o'clock. Rev. H.S. Strozier, of Apalachee, conducted the funeral and interment followed in the Farmington cemetery. The 6 brothers acted as pallbearers. B. Dunaway, Sons & Co., Funeral directors of Athens, in charge.
The Enterprise extends to the bereaved family and relatives its heart felt sympathy in the sad loss of their loved one.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, Jun 26 1925
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Mr. S.D. Fambro Died At His Home Bishop Wednesdy (sic)
Mr. S.D. Fambrough, a life-long resident of the thriving little town of Bishop, answered the final call of his Master just as the sun was sinking behind the hills Wednesday evening, June 24th. Mr. Fambrough had been in failing health for a number of months past; he had suffered untold agony but he bore his pains without a murmur of a whimper. He was in his 58th year and had been a resident of Bishop since we were a mere tot. He was one of the first men we remember. He was loved and admired by all who knew him. He was a true Christian gentleman. And his death will bring sorrow to practically every man, woman and child in our county.
Mr. Fambrough is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. S.B. Porter, and a son, Mr. Wallace Fambrough, all of Bishop; a sister, Mrs. Clemmine James, of Maxeys; three brothers, Dr. Meigs Fambrough, of Bostwick; Mr. E.G. Fambrough, of Atlanta; Mr. Lumpie Fambrough of Atlanta, and scores of relatives and friends.
The Enterprise extends to the bereaved relatives and friends its tenderest sympathy in the sad loss of this beloved man.
As we go to press the funeral and interment had not been arranged.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, July 10, 1925
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Mr. R.S. Thornton Answers Call of Master Wedn'day
Early last Wednesday morning just as the clock was tolling its chimes for six o'clock. Mr. Robert S. Thornton of Bogart closed his eyes to rest in peace until his Master calls him from slumber to a higher resting place, a place where there is no pain. Mr. Thornton had suffered and bore his pains without a murmur. He was prepared to meet his Master. He was in his 91st year. Early in manhood he joined the church and had always been a true chritian (sic) believing and trusting in the Lord.
Mr. Thornton had been a resident of Bogart for a long number of years. He was a member of Amity Lodge No. 427 F.&A.M., where he had been a member for a number of years. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. A.S. Willingham, Mrs. J.A. Hale, Mrs. D.W. Dean and Miss Clara Thornton; and two sons, Mr. H.A. Thornton, of our town and Mr. T.E. Thornton of Greene county, and a score of other relatives. His nephews, Messrs L.C. Dean, J.R. Dean, R.L. Hale, Harry Thornton, Earle Thornton and R.C. Willingham were pall bearers. The funeral was conducted from the Bethabara Baptist church Thursday morning at eleven o'clock by Rev. Willie Saye. After the funeral services the Masonic body held the last sad rites and conducted his body to the last resting place.
The Enterprise extends sympathy to the bereaved family and loved ones in the death of this good man.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, July 24, 1925
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Mrs. Nannie Elder Laid To Rest Last Frid'y Afternoon
Last Thursday night, July 16th, at the home of her son, Mr. Robert C. Elder, Mrs. Nannie Elder answered the call of her Master and closed her eyes in sleep to awake when the Master calls all to His home beyond. Mrs. Elder was in her 86th year and had been in failing health of a number of months. She was a true Christian woman and a member of Antioch church. She was a resident of Oconee all her life.
The funeral was conducted at the home of her son, Mr. R.C. Elder, last Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock, by Rev. Taylor and interment in the family cemetery near her home. The pall-bearers were Mr. W.S. Elder, Mr. E.C. Marshall, Mr. J.S. Hale, Mr. Phillip Hardigree, Mr. W.B. O'Dillon, and Mr. Walter Phillips.
Mrs. Elder was the devoted wife of the late Mr. N.T. Elder. She is survived by two sons, Mr. Robert C. Elder, of our county; Mr. S.A. Elder of Walton county; one step son, Mr. A.C. Elder of our town; two daughters, Mrs. Jeff Burgess, of our county, and Mrs. D.H. Hardigree, also of Oconee; and a large number of nephews and nieces.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, July 31, 1925
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Mrs. Iola M. Green Laid To Rest Last Frid'y Afternoon
Mrs. Iola M. Green, aged 47, died last Thursday afternoon at the residence at High Shoals after an illness of only short duration.
Mrs. Green's funeral was conducted from the Methodist church on Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock with Rev. B.P. Read, of Athens, officiating. She is survived by her husband, Mr. F.C. Green; two sons, Ralph and Talmadge; four brothers, Mr. J.C. Lovern, J.D. Lovern, W.H. Lovern and J.O. Lovern, all of our county; four sisters, Miss Fannie Lovern, Mrs. Vandelia Hinsley, Mrs. S.A. Ruark and Mrs. J.C. Landrum.
One of her sons, Mr. Talmadge Green, is with the Oconee Trussell Motor Company of our town.
The pall bearers were Mr. Otis and Edgar Landrum, E. Ruark, Curtis Cline and Glenn Lovern.
The bereaved relatives of this good woman have our tenderest sympathy in the dark hours that they are now passing thru.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, August 21, 1925
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Mrs. J.L. Legrand of Salem District Died Tuesdy (sic) A.M.
Mrs. Essie F. LeGrand, widow of Mr. J.L. LeGrand, and one of Oconee's most prominent Christian women, died at her home in Salem District at 7:40 o'clock Tuesday morning from a lingering illness of several months. Mrs. LeGrand was 58 years of age. She was a faithful member of the Methodist church since early girlhood, and has always taken an active interest in its work.
The funeral was conducted from Trinity Methodist church in Franklin county Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. N.M. Strozier, of Apalachee conducted the funeral. Interment was in the church cemetery by the side of her husband, Mr. J.L. LeGrand.
Mrs. LeGrand is survived by two sons, Messrs D.M. LeGrand and D.F. LeGrand, prominent merchants and farmers of our county; two sisters, Mrs. A.D. Few, of our town, Mrs. J.E. Oldham, of Birmingham, Ala.; one brother, Col. M.C. Few, of Madison, and a score of other relatives and friends. She was the daughter of the late C.L. and Mrs. Susan Few, who were one of Jackson counties foremost families.
We extend to the bereaved family and relatives of this good Christian woman our tenderest sympathy.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, August 28, 1925
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In Memory of Mr. Joe Sanders
Joe Sanders as he was better known, was born in the year of 1879, making his stay upon this earth 46 years. He lived in Winder, Barrow county, until something like twenty years ago. He moved to Oconee county on January 5, 1910. He was married to Miss Laurie Whitehead, the daughter of Mrs. Jane Whitehead and of which two children were born, one who died in infancy and the other, Mis (sic) Lois, and his wife survive him. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Sanders, of Walton county. Joe was a kind and affectionate father and husband. Some years ago he joined the church at Bethabara, of which he was a true member. It was said just a little while before he died he sung songs of praise to God. His death was so sudden, having worked all day, cam (sic) home that night, ate a hearty supper and all at once was stricken with something like acute indigestion and passed away within a short time. He leaves besides his wife and daughter one brother, Mr. Erastus Sanders, and two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Fowler, and Miss Mary Sanders, his father and mother, all of Walton county, besides a host of friends to mourn his death. He was laid to ret (sic) at Ross Chapel cemetery services conducted by Rev. Kelly.
Weep not loved ones for God knows best; He always picks his people of whom he sees fit.
He departed this life on the 17 day of August, 1925.

Weep not father, mother and loved ones,
A voice in our home is still,
A chair is vacant at the table
For he has crossed over the hill.
It was very hard to give him up
But God always knows the best
He took our dear father and husband
And carried him home to rest.
Good bye my husband and father,
You leave us with a vale of tears,
But it won't be long before we meet you
In the land where there is no fears.
W.P. Malcom



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, September 18, 1925
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Mr. H.C. Pitts Died Last Sunday Evening
Early last Monday morning word was received here that Mr. Harry C. Pitts had answered the call of his Master Sunday night. The funeral and burial was held at Newborn on Monday afternoon at four o'clock. Rev. B.H. Trammel, pastor of the Watkinsville Methodist church conducted the services.
Mr. Pitts had been in failing health for quite a number of months, but death was not expected. The entire community extends its sympathy to the bereaved wife and son, Jack.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, September 25, 1925
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Mrs. J.T. Marshall Laid To Rest Last Tuesday Afternoon
Mrs. Kittie Marshall, wife of Mr. John T. Marshall died at the family residence in Scull Shoals district on Monday nighht (sic) She was in her 72nd year. The funeral was conducted at the home on Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Rev E.L. Shelnutt, of Winder officiating. Interment in the Marshall cemetery. The nephews of the deceased were the pall bearers.
Surviving Mrs. Marshall besides her husband, Mr. J.T. Marshall, are three sons, Messrs E.W. Marshall, Mr. C.H. Marshall and Mr. J.Z. Marshall, all of our county; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild; one brother, Mr. Dave Thomas, of Winder, and a very large family connection prominent in our county and adjoining counties.
Mrs. Marshall was a consecrated Christian belonging to the Christian church since girlhood. "Aunt Kittie" as she was known in her community will be missed by her large circle of true friends.
Mrs. Marshall was one of Oconee's most lovable women; whenever she saw that something was needed or to be done for anyone that she knew she was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand.
We deeply sympathize with the bereaved family and loved ones in the death of this good Christian woman.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, September 25, 1925
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J.M. Odhum Dies From Gun Shot Wounds Monday
J.M. Odum, aged 62, was carried to the Athens General Hospital last Friday night suffering from a gunshot wound inflicted by his son-in-law who is also his nephew, John Odum. Mr. Odum was shot in the abdomen.
According to Deputy Sheriff Will Tuggle of Eatonton who says the younger man shot his father in law and uncle because the latter was whipping Mrs. Odum, Jr.
Sheriff Tuggle stated the elder Odum and his daughter and her husband live in the same house in Putnam county just across the Morgan county line. Buckhead in Morgan county is the nearest community.
Mr. Odum died Sunday night and his remains were shipped to Buckhead on the Central of Georgia train early Monday morning.
Mr. Odum senior was brought to the hospital in Athens by his son, F.L. Odum and nephew, Ada Odum. Mr. Odum was brought to Athens on the train and had been shot nine hours before reaching the hospital.
Tuesday afternoon Sheriff Crowley and deputy sheriff Fambro and Mr. Phlem Spratling were notified that Mr. and Mrs. John Odum and children were at the home of Mr. Clarence Elder, some distance below town. They proceeded to Mr. Elder's home where Mrs. Odum and children were and were told that Mr. Odum had just left for Putnam county where he had decided to give up. Mr. Fambro saw a person in another room and upon investigation it was found to be Mr. John Odum. He was arrested and is now in jail here awaiting instructions from the sheriff of Putnam county. Mrs. Odum and two children are staying at the hotel.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, October 2, 1925
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Mr. James D. Price Died Suddenly at Ihs (sic) Home in Athens
Funeral services for Mr. James D. Price, aged 65, a member of the Georgia public ervice (sic) commission, and former commissioner of agriculture of Georgia, whfo (sic) died suddenly at his home in Athens early Thursday night, were held Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the home. Interment in the Oconee cemetery at Athens.
Dr. J.C. Wilkinson, pastor of the First Baptist church of Athens, assisted by Dr. John D. Mell, presiden (sic) of the Georgia Baptist conenvtion (sic), conducted the services. Pallbearers were selected from members of the Mt. Vernon lodge of Masons. Members of the Athens Kiwani (sic) club acted as honorary pallbearers, as did members of the public service commission.
Heart trouble is ascribed as the immediate cause of Mr. Price's death. He had spent Thursday at his farm at Farmington and after returning home had retired, feeling il (sic).
His condition did not caue (sic) any anxiety until later in the night, when Mrs. Prce (sic) found that he had suddenly become semi-conscious. She hurriedly summoned medical aid, but he died before physicians reached the home.
Mr. Price had been unusually active during the past several days. In addition to duties of his office, he had become greatly interested in securing relief for farmers in the dry area thru public road work and had recently made a trip to Washington with a committee for a conference with govrnement (sic) road officials.
Mr. Price was on of the best known and best liked men in public life in Georgia. Genial, jovial, he always looked upon the sunny side of life and could get a hearty laugh for all out of most any situation. Of Commanding stature and always wearing a broad brimmed hat, "Uncle Jim," as he was known all over the state, could speak to as many persons and call them by name as any man in the state.
He is survived by his widow, three sons, Dr. Addison Price, Memphis, Tenn.; Pinkney Price, of Griffin; Frances Price of Atlanta; one daughter, Miss Maria Price, of Athens; one brother, Mr. Pink Price of our county and one sister, Mrs. Wellborn Lee of High Shoals.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, October 2, 1925
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Mrs. W.J. Anderson Answers Final Call Early Sunday Morn
Mrs. Anna Anderson, aged 32, died at her home in Oconee county near town Sunday morning about 2:30 o'clock.
Mrs. Anderson has been ill for the past six months. She was always in bright sprits (sic), hardly ever a word of complaint was heard from her. She bore her pains almost beyond human endurance.
Funeral services were conducted from the chapel of Bernstein Brother funeral home at 3:30 o'clock Monday afternoon by Rev. B.F. Elliott, pastor of the Second Baptist church of Athens. Interment in Oconee cemetery. The pallbearers were: Messrs W.R. Seagraevs, A.C. Sea- J.P. Anderson and N.A. Smith. Mrs. Anderson is survived by her husband, Mr. Will J. Anderson, a brother, Mr. J.L. Goss, of Athens; two sisters, Mrs. E.W. Hammonds, of Athens, and Mrs. R.W. Garr, of Atlanta. She was a member of the second Baptist church of Athens. Mrs. Anderson had been a resident of our county for the past three years.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, October 23, 1925
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Little Paul Veale Died Last Friday Evening at 9 P.M.
Little Paul Veale, aged 3 years, bright little son of Mr. Paul Veale, of Charlotte, N.C., died at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D.B. Veale, early last Friday night after being sick for the past ten days. Paul was one of the brightest little fellows we have ever known and his untimely death brings sorrow to every heart that knew little Paul. Everything that loving hands and medical skill could do was done for him, but all in vain. So he closed his little eyes to awake when the Master calls. He was conscious up until a couple of minutes before the end came. At first it was thought that he could overcome his illness, but he gradually became worse never rallying. The loved ones never gave up hope for him until the very last minute.
His father, Mr. Paul B. Veale, has been working in Charlotte, N.C., for the past several years. He was notified last Thursday that little Paul, Jr. was desperately ill, but before he could reach here the end had comer for little Paul.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D.B. Veale. Rev. B.H. Trammell, pastor of the Methodist church conducted the funeral services; and interment following in the Watkinsville cemetery.



Oconee Enterprise
Friday, October 23, 1925
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Mr. W.R. Duggan Closed His Eyes To Sleep Thursday
Last Thursday night, October 15th at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Duggan, their son, Mr. W.R. (Billie), answered the call of his Master and closed his eyes to awake when the Master calls. Billie had been confined to his room for the past several months. He spent several months at Alto, Ga., with the hope of regaining his health. But the food was so bad that he could not get along with it. So he was brought back home, where the best of medical attention and loving hands could administer to his wants. Billie was in his twenty-third year. He had been employed at Charlotte, N.C., and was well liked by his employer, but had to give up his position in order to regain his health. Billie bore his sufferings without a murmer. And not until the last did he give up. He had the courage that is hardly conceived and always said to his friends and loved