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Appling County, Georgia
Obituaries
Tom
Jones, alias Satterwhite,
and Henry McSeed, both colored, were hung at Apling, Ga., on the 9th,
for murder. Three or four thousand persons were present. Satterwhite
protested his innocence, but McSeed confessed.
The Coast Mail (Marshfield,
Or.) May 17, 1879 pg. 3
Submitted by Robyn
The body of H. J. Thomas, a member of Sumner Lodge, No. 10, A F. & A. Masons of J Baxley, was funeralized recently at that place by the Lodge. The ceremony was not conducted at the time of the burial owing to the burning of the Lodge Room with all their regalia &c. The Baxley Banner of the 3d instant speaks of the services as follows;
"At 10 a m, there could not have been less than 7 to 8 hundred persons upon the ground Every person was adorned in their best Sunday apparel, and compared favorable with any city gathering have ever witnessed.
"A stand had been erected and at 11 a.m. the Sumner Lodge accompanied by visiting brethren of various Lodges led by their W. T., took seats planted on every side by a vast number of people.
"Rev. A. C. White read scripture, Rev. L. M. Warrick offered prayer, Rev. L. W. Coates Grand Chaplain, preached a feeling and eloquent sermon, replete with great thought and wise counsel to the living, closing with high eulogise of the dead. Mr. Samuel tellers the present W, M. conducted the burial rite of the order at the grave which was very impressive and performed with ease and familiarity, many are the congratulations expressed by those present.
"The officers add members of the order deserve great credit" for the manner in which they conducted the whole affair, the citizens and visitors for the orderly manner in which they acted.
"The white masons deserve commendation for their offered and attendered assistance. Thus closed a day that will long be remembered by the people of Appling and adjoining counties."
Date: 1889-10-12; Paper: Savannah Tribune
FOUND DEAD IN A WELL.
Corpse of Frederick Barlow Discovered In a Well Near Wheaton.
Baxley, Jan. 13.—[Special.]—It in reported here that, on lift Friday as some
gentlemen were hunting near Wheaton, they discovered a dead man in an Opel well of the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia railroad, which had been dug to supply their engines with water and then abandoned. When the corpse waa pulled out it was found to be that of Frederick Harlow who had been missing for several days.
Several parties state that Barlow was last seen on Monday night near the well. The road runs very cIose to the well, and it is supposed that in the darkneis the unfortunate man strayed from the path and fell in.
Date: 1889-01-14; Paper: Macon Telegraph
Little Emma Zetta Smith, the three year old daughter of Mr. Jerfesron (Jefferson?)Smith and Mrs. Ida Smith of 606 33rd street, east, died on Saturday .June 21st. She was a remarkable child for her age and loved by all who knew her. She was buried at Baxley. Ga., on Sunday June22nd
Date: 1889-01-14; Paper: Macon Telegraph
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Skipper, died on Monday June 16th, at the residence, 533 Taylor street, east.
Date: 1889-01-14; Paper: Macon Telegraph
Baxley
Deputy Winged a Negro and the Latter Died of Blood Poison
Baxley, Ga. Sept. 24 —Superior court adjourned yesterday, having been
in session since Monday. No business of great Importance was transacted
John W. Bennett, solicitor-general, was taken seriously ill Wednesday
night and has been unable to attend upon the court, and hence no felony
cases were tried at this term. Coroner Overstreet held an Inquest over
the dead body of Dave Ashley colored, who was shot in the foot by
Deputy Sheriff Joe Williams some three weeks ago, Deputy Williams and
R. L. Hoberson went in the woods where the Negro was stripping
turpentine with a warrant sworn out against the Negro by A. J. Wilson,
from whose employ the Negro Ashley had recently fled and gone to the
business of J. W. Comas to dip gam. Ashley had a gun In the wood and
hid his boy taking it about for him. As Williams approached the boy
went into a pond with the gun Ashley dashed and ran toward the boy and
the gun. Then Williams shot the Negro, the ball taking effect in the
foot in a few days the Negro's condition grew serious, and he was
brought to Baxley for treatment. Blood
poison set in, however, and he died.
The grand jury had the matter under investigation before Ashley's death
and returned "no bill" for assault with intent to murder.
Date: 1899-09-25; Paper: Macon Telegraph
Killed by his Mule
Joe Bullard's Dead Body Found Near Baxley
Indications were that he was thrown from the animal and his body
dragged a considerable distance.
Waycross, Ga. Oct 12 News is received here of the tragic death in
Appling County of Joe Bullard. he left Baxley riding a mule late in the
evening, Next morning his body was found seven miles away. Signs
indicate that he was thrown from the mule and dragged several hundred
yards. He was a son-in-law of A. Crawford Smith of Waycross. he leaves
a wife and five childrem.
Date: 1899-10-13; Paper: Macon Telegraph
Death of Mrs.
Henry Dean,
Indian Spring, Ga.. Oct, 10.— Mrs, Henry Deen, of Baxley Ga., who was
brought here several weeks ago with malarial fever, died
here this afternoon. The remains will be carried to Baxley tonight.
Mrs. Deen had lived to a ripe old age and is survived by a husband and
several children.
Date: 1906-10-11; Paper: Macon Telegraph
John. M. Miles
Killed J.C. Sapphear Baxley
Sapp Alleged To Have Been Aggressor And Cut Miles With Knife.
Baxley, Ga., April 1 —-Meagre reports have Just reached here of the
killing of J. C. Sapp by his half-brother, John M. Miles, about four
miles from this place, this afternoon. It seems from reports that Sapp
and Miles had some trouble about renting a house and met today and
became Involved in a dispute over the matter. It is said that Sapp drew
his knife and started towards Miles, whereupon Miles struck him with a
fence rail, whlch resulted fatally for Sapp. Both parties are well
known here. Miles is a well known and prosperous turpentine
operator
and considered one of our best citizens. Sapp leavea a wife and a large
family. Miles also has a large family.
Date: 1906-04-02; Paper: Macon Telegraph
In Hospital at
Atlanta
Prominent Baxley Resident Expires Christmas Day,
Daughter is Married Almost at the Same Time That Her
Father Expires. She Becomes Wife of a Merchant—
Was Large Land Owner in Appling County.
Baxley, Dec. 25,—News has just reached here of the death of Hon. Jos.
A. Bell in Atlanta, a resident of this place, who recently went
to a
hospital where for treatment. The news has cast a gloom over the entire
town, notwithstanding the holiday festivities. His daughter was
married to Ethel Doen, a prominent young merchant of Baxley,
almoat at
the very hour of her father's death, as his dimise was
unexpected,
although it was known that he was fatally ill. Mr. Bell was a
native
of Appling county and acquired considerable wealth, having begun life
with small means, he was the owner at the time of his death of many
splendid farms In Appling county, and a large tract of river land on
which is Bell's ferry, named after the owner, across the Altamaha.
He was a stockholder and director in the Citizens Banking Company, of
this place, and owned considerable city property, he leaves eight
children and was a brother of Hon, John Bell, of Waycross.
Date: 1911-12-26; Paper: Macon Telegraph
Mrs. Simon
Barnes
Baxley, Aug 20, A telegram reached here last night from Kenley, N.C.
announcing the sudden death of mrs. Simon barnes, of this place. she
had run the Barnes House in Baxley for many years and is well known.
The news of her death shocked everyone. At the time of her death, she
was visiting relatives in Kenely.
Date: 1912-08-21; Paper: Macon Telegraph
Little Emma
Zetta Smith, the three year old daughter of Mr. Jerfesron Smith and
Mrs. Ida Smith of 606 33rd street, east, died on Saturday June 21st.
She was a remarkable child for her age and loved by all who knew her.
She was buried at Baxley Ga., on Sunday June22nd
Date: 1913-06-28; Paper: Savannah Tribune
When God made
known to Ezechias, the young king of Israel, his
approaching death, the king sighed from the depth of his heart saying:
"What in the middle of my days, am I to descend to the gates of death?
Is my life to be cut like the thread by the weaver whilst I am at the
very start? Thus might have exclaimed young Horace J. Miller when
inexorable death called on him at the young age of 28 years.
He was married to his affectionate wife, Miss Bonnie White, teacher of
St-Anthony's Catholic school on last September, They were living their
days in a truly Christian union, in peace and harmony and earnest work.
He was carefully attending to his business as inspector and had
advanced to the position of assistant superintendent of the collectors.
His free time he passed usefully and agreeably by painting ensigns,
pictures and landscapes, for which he had a singular taste and talent,
whilst his affectionate wife did all to make their newly built
beautiful home a cozy corner, a "Home sweet home." Both were a true
edification by their most regular attending Sunday after Sunday,
morning and evening to their religious duties at St. Anthony's Catholic
Church and not a little share was due them for the steady growth of
that young congregation. The funeral service will take place at St.
Anthony's tomorrow Sunday at 4:30 p. m. and start thereafter for Laurel
Grove Cemetery. The earnest prayers of all the congregation ascend to
heaven to implore eternal peace and light on his immortal soul.
R. I. P.
Date: 1913-06-28; Paper: Savannah Tribune
Mrs. Lytile N. Blacks hear, aged 75, died yesterday afternoon at the residence of her son, Albert, at Lewiston, after an Illness of only a few days, She was a member of the Baptist church.
Funeral services will take place at 3 o'clock this afternoon In Gordon, Rev. Mr. Dewell officiating. Interment will take place in the family burying ground near Gordon.
Date: 1916-12-04; Paper: Macon Telegraph
MRS. W. H. HATCHER.
The body of Mrs. W. H. Hatcher, of Baxley, formerly of Macon, who died in Baxley, Sunday morning, will arrive over the Southern railway this afternoon at 1:15 o'clock, and will be taken to Hart's undertaking establishment. Where It is to be held until Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, when the funeral services will take place In Hurt's chapel. Interment will be in Rose Hill.
Mrs. Hatcher Is survived by her husband, W. H. Hatcher; three daughters, Lois and Gwendolyn, of Baxley, and Mrs. J. W. Martin, of Charleston, S. C; two sons, Herschel F. of Macon, and Elvin H., of Charleston, S. C. her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Tippins; three sisters, Mrs. J. C. Rogers and Mrs. D. E. Wood, of Baxley, and Mrs. O. J. Clark, of Jesup, and a brother, B. B. Happs, of Palm Beach, Fla.
The pallbearers will be J. C. Wyche, James Piatt, D. P. and J. P. Capper, William Lott and W. T. Higginson,
Date: 1916-12-04; Paper: Macon Telegraph
MRS, WILL VARNEDOE,
Baxley Sept. 4 - Mrs Will Varnedoe, living near Baxley, died suddenly this afternoon, she is survived by her husband and several children.
Date: 1917-09-05; Paper: Macon Telegraph
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
MRS. MARTHA C. BRANCH
Mrs. Martha Courson Branch, 57 years died at the Macon Hospital Sunday
night at 11 o'clock after an illneas of about ten days. Mrs. Brunch was
born in Appling county, and with her family moved to Macon three yearn
aso from Baxley. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Joseph Branch, two daughters and one son,
Mrs. Milton Gans and Mrs. Mabel Myles, of Macon, and Rev. J. M. Branch
of Round Oak.
Mrs. Branch before her marriage was Miss Martha Courson of Appling
county. The funeral services will be this (Tuesday) morning from the
residence 728 Walnut Street, at 11 o'clock, Rev. W. R. Owen, pastor of
the First Baptist Church,
Date: 1920-05-04; Paper: Macon Telegraph
BUFORD WALKER,
Buford Walker, aged 19 years, died at noon yesterday of pneumonia at
the family home at Hound Oak. He is survived by his parent, Mr. and
Mrs. J. H. Walker, and three ulsters, Mrs. Alva Gresham and
Misses lona and Mary Walker. The funeral will take place at Round Oak
this afternoon.
Date: 1920-06-25; Paper: Macon Telegraph
