only search Historical Inventory of Hamilton County These notices have been transcribed from the Jasper News, in the year 1931. The issue date will be written above the notice in bold. January 2, 1931 “Estimable Citizen Died Last Sunday” Mr. J. H. Stevens, one of Hamilton counties most respected citizens, died at his home in the Baker Mill settlement, ninth district, last Sunday night at the age of 73 years. Mr. Stevens had been a resident of this county all his life and bore the reputation of being one of the most reliable men of his community. Funeral services were conducted Monday at Hebron Church, Rev. Tom Law preaching the sermon and the arrangements were in charge of Tuten Undertaking Co., of this city. The deceased is survived by his widow and four sons and one daughter. January 2, 1931 “Estimable Lady Is Claimed by Death” Mrs. Mollie Langford Edwards, relic of the late T. A. Edwards, passed to her reward at her home in White Springs, early Sunday morning, December 14th, at the age of 71 years. The deceased was born in Madison county and was the daughter of Thomas and Lucinda Langford. Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock, Sherrell Undertaking Parlors of Lake City in charge. Mrs. Edwards is survived by two daughters, Mrs. E.F. Pierce and Mrs. J.L. Paul; two sons, F.L. and G.L. Edwards, and a number of grand children. Mrs. Edwards was a consistent member of the Methodist church of White Springs for many years. The Methodist pastor being away from home, the funeral oration was delivered by Rev. J.F. Bell, pastor of the Lake City M. E. church. The pall bearers were Messrs. L.V. McLeod, D.H. Williams, S.B. Beauchamp, Alexander Dixon, F.S. Wiggins and B.W. Bullock. Interment was in the White Springs cemetery. January 16, 1931 “J.H. Elston, Former Resident, Takes Own Life” John H. Elston, 42 years of age, who was born and lived at Jennings for a number of years, later removing to Jacksonville, fired a bullet into his brain one day this week, leaving a note in which he said “I’ve stood it as long as I can.” According to the Times-Union Elston lived at 2111 Main street in Jacksonville and is said to have entered the office of a produce company and asked to use the telephone. Witnesses stated that just as he sat in the chair beside he telephone he pulled out a revolver and killed himself. He died while being taken to a hospital. The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lula Mae Elston; three brothers, Zill and Joe of Williston, and Walter of Jacksonville, and a sister in Sebring. February 6, 1931 “Gladys Cooper Dies” Sunday afternoon at 5:30 God called the soul of Gladys Cooper to His home. The little girl, who was just past four years of age had been ill for several weeks with pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon by Rev. J.L. Hunter, of the Methodist church, assisted by other pastors of the city. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery. Tuten Undertaking Co., had the arrangements in charge. The little girl is survived by her father, Rev. C.D. Cooper, who is pastor of the Nazarene church of this city, her mother and two brothers and two sisters. The family is being extended sympathy by a host of friends at this time. February 6, 1931 “Mrs. T. J. Rhodes, An Estimable Citizen Passes Away” Saturday morning at 9 o’clock one of the most estimable ladies of Jasper passed away – Mrs. T. J. Rhodes. Mrs. Rhodes had been ill for some time and while her death was not unexpected, its coming caused a shock to the whole community. Mrs. Rhodes became connected with the Methodist church early in life, and up until a few months before her death was an active and consecrated member. Her faith in God and her devotion to the cause of His church meant much to the community and will live long after she has passed. Hers was truly a noble spirit and her passing has left a want that will be hard to fill. Mrs. Rhodes is survived by her husband, to whom she was married on April 6, 1893, and to the union were born two sons: Melvin, who now resides in Atlanta, Ga.; and Lonnie, of this city; four daughters, Mrs. Epstein Tuten and Mrs. Lewis Fenn, of this city; Mrs. Inez Rhodes of Brunswick, Ga., and Miss Stella Rhodes of Jacksonville; also one adopted daughter, Mrs. H. C. Henderson, of Miami. Previous to her marriage, Mrs. Rhodes was Mamie Smith. She was born at Indian Springs, Ga., and was the daughter of Capt. and Mrs. W. F. Smith. She spent most of her girlhood at Floville, Ga., and at the time of her death was 57 years of age. For some time past she had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. E. M. Tuten in this city. Among those attending the funeral from out of the city were: Mrs. T. O. Lynch and sons; Dr. A. O. and Sam Lynch, and Harvey Brown, of Atlanta, Ga., Howard Lynch and Esther Blanton, of Macon, Ga,; Dr. J. G. Smith, Macdonough, Ga., Willie Smith, Manchester, Ga., and Laura Smith and Harry Thomas, of Palatka. The funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. E. M. Tuten Sunday afternoon. Her pastor, Rev. J. I,, Hunter conducted the service, assisted by Rev. R. P. McPherson, of the First Baptist church, and Rev. J. A. Montgomery, of the Presbyterian church. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery. Tuten Undertaking Co. had the funeral in charge. The wealth of floral offerings attested to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. February 12, 1931 “One of County’s Oldest Citizens Passes Away” Mr. Cicero C. Crews Claimed By Death Monday At Age Of 80 – Was Substantial Farmer And Highly Respected As Citizen. News of the death of Mr. Cicero C. Crews which occurred Monday of this week, brought a shock to the whole of Hamilton county, as he had lived here all his life and been honored with the office of tax assessor by his followers and was a highly respected and beloved citizen. He was almost 80 years of age at the time of his death and had lived in this county all his life. Mr. Crews had been ill for some time. It was said that old age was responsible for his decline. However, his death was not expected and when it came to his immediate relatives as well as the whole section felt a shock. The deceased had been a consistent member of the Primitive Baptist church for a great many years and according to the testimonials given him by his fellow worshippers, he was highly regarded among them. Mr. Crews was the father of twenty children. Was greatly devoted to his family and an energetic worker for their welfare as well as for the best interests of his county. His wife and fifteen children survive him, together with a host of grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday evening at Hebron Cemetery, Rev. M.M. Fivash being in charge. The Tuten Undertaking Co. had charge of the funeral arrangements. February 13, 1931 “Mrs. Margaret Lane Dies Very Suddenly” Coming as a surprise to the whole community in which she had lived for a long time, the death of Mrs. Margaret Lane Thursday afternoon of last week brought a shock to her relatives and friends. Mrs. Lane had not been in good health for some time, but her death was entirely unexpected. The deceased was 69 years of age and is survived by one brother; three sons, W. C., L. C., and H. E. Combass, as also many grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon by Rev. A. H. Thompson of the Baptist church, and interment was made in the Corinth cemetery. Mrs. Lane was an estimable woman and had high ideals. She will be greatly missed from her community. February 13, 1931 “Thrown From Truck, Dies as Result” W.H Corbett Received Fatal Injuries Sunday Afternoon When Truck Gets Out Of Control Victim Was Rushed to Valdosta Hospital Where He Died Later of His Wounds Burial Was at Pearson, Ga Thrown from a truck when it got out of control Sunday afternoon near Shady Camp, about two miles from Jasper, Mr. W.H. Corbett sustained injuries about the head as well as internal from which he died in a hospital in Valdosta later. According to eye witnesses, Mr. Corbett, who was driving a truck belonging to Keen Lumber Co., he was thrown from the machine while it zig zagged down a hill, evidently out of control, as the speed at which he was going was not fast. Mr. Corbett righted the machine once but it again took a sudden turn and the seat on which he was sitting and which was not attached to the frame of the truck, slid out from under him. He held to the steering wheel for a moment before being thrown from the truck. He landed on the macadam on the right side of the truck and it is supposed that the rear wheel passed over his body. Following this, the truck sped on down the hill and landed against a telephone pole, tearing off one front wheel. Dr. Robt. F. Sayre was summoned and hastened to the scene and administered first aid. He stated upon examination that the injured man should be taken to a hospital as soon as possible, Mr. Corbett was brought to Jasper and from here was taken to Valdosta about an hour and a half after the accident. As stated, he died there the next day. The body was removed to this city and later taken to Pearson, Ga., for funeral services and interment. Mr. Corbett is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. Charles M. Corbett, of West Green, Ga., two brothers, Joe and Hiram Corbett, of West Green, and two sisters, Miss Anna Bell Corbett, also of West Green, and Mrs. Scot Kennon, of Waycross. February 20, 1931 “Mr. E. T. Redding Dies at Lake Park” Funeral services for Mr. Eugene Thomas Redding, 67, of Lake Park who died at his home there Monday, were held Tuesday morning. Mr. Redding had been ill only ten days and his death came as a shock to his home city and the surrounding community. About ten days before his death, Mr. Redding was stricken with heart trouble, but showed signs of improvement several days after he became ill. Notwithstanding the fact that he was seriously ill, his death came unexpectedly. He had been in the service of the Southern Railway for more than 20 years and was considered a very valuable employee. He was born in Dixie, Ga., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Redding. The deceased is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. C. A. Robertson of Gainesville; two sons, Elliott and Eugene Redding of Lake Park. February 20, 1931 “Mrs. R. A. Knowles is Laid to Rest; Had Been ill 8 Years” Sunday night at 9 o’clock the spirit of Mrs. R. A. Knowles left the tabernacle of clay. Mrs. Knowles had been in poor health for a number of years but about a week prior to her death she contracted a case of influenza which was the immediate cause of her departure. Prior to her marriage the deceased was Miss Olive Elizabeth Sandlin of Columbia county. She was a sister of Mr. P. H. Sandlin of this city and Mrs. M. L. Lee of Hamilton county, as also Mrs. Delia Bryan of Jacksonville. Three brothers: Mose, Cone and William Sandlin, and three sisters, Mrs. Zilphia Barnell, Mrs. Martha Cason, and Mrs. Eliza Carter preceded her to the grave. Mrs. Knowles was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Sandlin of Columbia county who have long been dead. The deceased was married on February 10, 1876, to R. A. Knowles of this county. To the union were born four children: Dr. W. M. Knowles, Mrs. R. W. Wilkinson, Mrs. M. W. O’Cain of this city, and Mrs. T. H. Wilkinson of Winter Haven. Her husband preceded her to the grave about 12 years ago. Mrs. Knowles is survived by thirteen grandchildren: Roy Wilkinson, Gladys Wilkinson, Olin Wilkinson, Howard Wilkinson, Jean Wilkinson, Ruth Wilkinson all of Winter Haven; Mrs. Thelma Rollins, of Summeur Field; Walter Wilkinson, Ollie Wilkinson, R. A. Knowles, Donald Knowles, Marvin O’Cain of this city and Mrs. Onnie Mae Vergason, of Frost Proof, and Martha Frances Wilkinson of Winter Haven. Mrs. Knowles identified herself with the Methodist at the age of 15 and had been a consistent member during the years that passed. Her Godly life and wise counsel has been of untold value to her family and all others who came in contact with her. She will be greatly missed, but the influence of her life will go on and on through the years to come. Funeral services were held Monday, conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. L. Hunter, assisted by Rev. J. A. Montgomery. A mixed choir sang beautifully, “The Home Over There” and “The Sweet Bye and Bye.” Interment was made in the City Cemetery underneath a bank of beautiful flowers. Tuten Undertaking Co. had charge of the funeral arrangements. February 27, 1931 “Demented Woman Killed” Sara Anne Williams, a colored woman, 70, whose home was at Lake Park, stepped in front of a train at Jennings early Wednesday morning and was killed. It developed at the inquest that she had many times experienced a desire for a train to hit her and had given relatives much trouble in the past because of this mental aberration. February 27, 1931 “Sheriff Hunter So Far Unable to Locate Killer” Funeral of Prominent Farmer Slain Thursday Night Largely Attended When Held Saturday No trace has yet been found of the slayer of Mr. Will Peeples who was slain at the entrance of his garage last Thursday night about 9 o’clock. Sheriff Hunter and his deputies have scoured the country and run down many clues only to find them end in failure, as far as locating the slayer is concerned. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at Frink cemetery Saturday morning by Rev. R. P. McPherson, pastor of the Jasper Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Frank McCall and Rev. J. L. Hunter of the Methodist church. There was a great host of people in attendance at the last rites, as the slain man was well and favorably known throughout the section. Mr. Peeples was about 65 years of age and is survived by a brother, Hubert Peeples of this county; two sisters, Mrs. Zella King of Miami, and Mrs. Ruby Pope of Sneeds, as well as a number of other relatives. Mr. Peeples was instantly slain at his home near this city Thursday night by unknown assailants who made their getaway after the shooting. The slayer or slayers presumably used a double-barreled shotgun for the murder, firing both shots from ambush. Private vengeance is thought by officers to have been the motive of the murdered, as a sum of money on the person of the slain man was not molested. The fatal shooting took place about 8:15, Mr. Peeples being shot down as he emerged from the doorway of his garage, immediately after putting up his car for the night. The first load took effect in the left arm, almost tearing that limb from the body, and most of the load of the second barrel lodged in the chest. Hearing the shots, Mr. Peeples’ son rushed from the house to the garage, to find the body of his father. A crowd of approximately 200 men gathered at the scene of the murder immediately following the shooting, and a posse was formed. An effort made to procure dogs from Valdosta, Ga., Live Oak and Raiford, Fla., failed that night and the posse made a search of the surrounding territory without the dogs. Bloodhounds were procure Friday morning, however, and the man hunt continued. A Hamilton county coroner’s jury met at the scene of the murder, but has not yet rendered a verdict, being held by Judge Johnson for further developements. The jury is: Frank Hancock, C.H. Levins, W.B. Lewis, W.A. Prayther, C.M. Mitchell and John Henderson. Considerable feeling was aroused in the county by the murder, which was said to have been one of the most brutal in the history of Hamilton county. Mr. Peeples was one of the leading citizens of the section, being one of the most successful farmers in these parts, and an outstanding business man. He maintained four large farms in Hamilton county and one each in Lafayette, Columbia and Suwannee counties. February 27, 1931 “Warrant Sworn Out For L. A. Cheshire” As an aftermath of the killing of Mr. Tom Kemp at White Springs last week, Mr. J. L. Kemp on Monday of this week swore out a warrant against Mr. L. A. Cheshire, the town marshal who alleges that he shot Mr. Kemp in self defense. Following the shooting, Mr. Kemp was taken to a hospital at Lake City where he died soon after arrival of his wound and the following day a coroner’s jury was called and after hearing evidence exonerated the town marshal. However, the son, L. J., did not feel that the matter should stop there and, as stated, swore out the warrant Monday. It is alleged that there is considerable feeling over the happening among friends and relatives of the dead man and that the case will probably be quite an interesting one. February 27, 1931 “John Stewart Victim of Plural Pneumonia” John Stemart, one of the most highly respected negroes of the city, died at his home here Sunday morning of plural pneumonia, after an illness of about two weeks. Stewart came to Jasper nearly thirty years ago and for 15 years worked for the railroad. After this he was employed by the city for several years and of late had been working at the veneering mill. He had the respect of all who knew him and was especially well liked by his white friends. His remains were taken to Ninety-Six, S.C.., Tuesday night where interment was made, that place being his old home and he requested that he be buried there. He is survived by his wife, Essie Stewart, three children and several brothers and sisters. March 6, 1931 “Burns Are Fatal To Negro Woman” While burning grass, Nottie Roberson, 35, had the misfortune to have her clothes catch fire and before the flames were extinguished, she received burns from which she died. The deceased woman was a daughter of Lem Roberson, one of the most respected Negroes in the community, and while the men folks were plowing she took it upon herself to burn the grass. She set several fires in a circle as is customary and then lay down to sleep in the center of the circle. The flames caught up to her and before aid could reach her side she was badly burned, all her clothing being destroyed. She died a few hours later. Her remains were interred in Friendship cemetery Saturday afternoon, Rev. Fisher, a colored minister of the city having charge. March 6, 1931 “Mrs. Mary Cribb Passes to Reward” God, in His infinite wisdom, called home the spirit of Mrs. Mary Cribb last Monday night at 8 o’clock. She was living with her daughter, Mrs. Birta Hortens, at Perry at the time. Mrs. Cribb was a most estimable woman with a host of loved ones to mourne her passing, among them being a brother George Bellflower, and seven children as follows: Mrs. Birta Horten, Mrs. Georgia Fennell, Mrs. Maggie Blackwell, Mrs. Sarah Blackwell, Mr. J. W. Kemp, Mr. R. M. Kemp and Mr. Horace Kemp, together with a host of grandchildren. Burial services were conducted by Rev. Fowler, of Day, at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, attended by a large number of sorrowing relatives, friends, and neighbors. March 6, 1931 “Death Claims An Estimable Woman” Hamilton county lost one of its best citizens when Mrs. W. L. Clardy passed to her reward at their home in the fifth district last Friday morning about noon time, after an illness of a few days. Measles, coupled with the decline that comes with age was the immediate cause of her death. She was born in this county February 8th, 1864, her parents being among the early settlers of the county, her father being W.L. Morgan and her mother a Register. She was married to J. M. Clardy in January, 1883, and was the mother of eleven children, three of whom preceeded her to the grave, those livinging and who were present at her funeral, are: W.V. Clardy, of Stockton, Ga., Mrs. Ben Caldwell, Mrs. I.Z. Boone, Mrs. J.W.E Griner, of Jasper; J.H. Clardy, of Columbia county; D.R. Clardy, Mrs. C.R. McNeal, Mrs. A.J. Walker, of Wauchula. She is also survived by her husband and three brothers, David Morgan of this country, J.R. Morgan, of Dupont, Ga.; and J.L. Morgan, of Jacksonville. She had been a faithful member of Hebron Primitive Baptist Church for about thirty five years and proved her faith by her works, a true wife, a christian mother, a good neighbor and a loyal friend. To know her, was to love her, and she will be sadly missed by her many friends and relatives. She was laid to rest in the family burial ground Saturday afternoon, the funeral arrangements being in charge of Tuten Undertaking Co., and the service her pastor, Elder Tom Law, of Suwannee county, a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends attending the last sad rite. Sleep on dear mother, enjoy your rest, ‘till the Saviour awakens you in the newness of life, when you will be reunited with those who love you, to live throughout all ages. March 13, 1931 “George E. Clay Dropped Dead On Streets of Lake City Monday” While en route from his hotel in Lake City Monday morning, George E. Clay fell to the sidewalk and was pronounced dead when medical aid reached his side. Mr. Clay, who was employed at Wyman, visited his family here on Sunday and left late that afternoon to return to his place of business. Near Lake City, it is reported, he met with an accident, the car he was driving being hit by another, but he was not injured, or at least so it was reported at the time, as he called up his wife and told her that he was all right, having received only minor bruises that did not amount to very much. He is said to have phoned here to appeas any worry that his folks might have when they heard about the accident. His car, however, was damages to some extent and as it was Sunday he was unable to get it repaired and proceed on his way, so he left it at one of the garages in Lake City and made arrangements for it to be worked on early Monday morning. He was on his way to the garage when he collapsed on the streets and it is believed that he was overcome with heart trouble. Mr. Clay was a native of North Carolina and r years and 1 month before his death married Miss Hester Fowler of this city. He was 47 years of age and a Spanish War veteran with a host of friends here and wherever he had resided. Mr. Clay is survived by his wife and one child, besides a number of other relatives. His remains were shipped over the Southern to Jasper Monday night and Tuesday his funeral was conducted by Rev. J.L. Hunter, pastor of the Methodist church of this city. The Tuten Undertaking Co., had charge of the funeral and burial was made in Evergreen cemetery. March 20, 1931 “Venerable Citizen Claimed by Death” Death came to Mr. Joseph Nunn, 60 years of age, last Friday morning at about 2 o’clock, following an illness of some length. Mr. Nunn was buried Friday afternoon at Old Prospect cemetery, Rev. R. P. McPherson, pastor of First Baptist church, Jasper, being in charge. The services were attended by a goodly number of friends of the deceased who was held in high esteem by those who knew him. Mr. Nunn is survived by four sons and one daughter, as follows: Clarence of Miami; T.M of Blountstown; Robert of Jacksonville; Charles at home and Miss Emily Nunn at home. Mr. Nunn’s wife preceeded him to the grave about 18 months ago. He was born in the 9th district of this county and had always made that section his home. March 27, 1931 “Prominent Citizen Buried Wednesday” Death has claimed a number of prominent Hamilton County folks during the past few months, and on Wednesday of this week Mr. W.S. Ford was laid to rest. He had suffered for a long time and had been confined to his bed since last July. The deceased was 56 years of age. He was born in Ty Ty Ga., but came to this section a number of years ago. In 1902 he married Miss Sibbie Willis who survives him. Mr. Ford was a member of the Methodist church and Rev. J.L. Hunter, conducted the funeral service at his home near Jasper before the body was taken to Ty Ty, Ga., for burial. The Tuten Undertaking Co. had charge of the arrangements. April 10, 1931 “Mrs. James Dees Passes” Mrs. James Dees passes away at Waycross, Ga., on April 6th, at the age of forty-two. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her loss two sons, Russell Bush and Wm. O. Bush and two daughters, Ella and Edwina Dees. A large congregation attended the funeral services last Tuesday afternoon at New Hope Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. R.P. McPherson. Burial in New Hope cemetery. April 10, 1931 “Former Citizen Passes to Reward” Mr. W.M. Green died at his home in Alachua county Saturday, March 28th, and was buried Sunday, March 29th, in Wayfare cemetery near Bell. He was 77 years of age. He was born and reared in this county and lived here about twenty years ago when he moved to Alachua County. He was a good man in all the relations of life, and his relatives and friends in this county will regret to learn of his death. He is survived by one son, Mr. W.H. Green, of Nashville, Ga., who was present at the burial. April 10, 1931 “Well Known Citizen Passes to Reward” George M. Grace of Oklahoma, died in this city Tuesday at noon, in the 65th year of his age. He was associated with the 101 ranch of Miller Bros. for twenty-four years, and was in charge of their cattle buying operations in this state and for the past four years made this city his home. His body was prepared for burial by the Tuten Undertaking Co. and shipped to Oklahoma Thursday for burial. He made many friends during his stay here and they all regret his death. April 17, 1931 Funeral services for N.C. Law, who passed away at the fomily home in Tenth court this city at 8:00 o’clock Friday night, took place at the Winter Beach burial park at 4:00 Saturday afternoon. The services were conducted by conducted by Rev. O.K. Sheffield, pastor of the Primitive Baptist church of which denomination the deceased was a member. Mr. Law was a native of Florida having been born in Hamilton county October 13, 1883. He removed with his family to Vero Beach about sixteen years ago and has been engaged in the occupation of farming in this county. The deceased is survived by his widow, Mary Law, and a family of eight children, all living at home except the married daughter, Mrs. Iris Priest, Ernest Law, Denis Law, Leona Law, Lois Law and Lloyd Law. Three brothers and two sisters also survive: S.C. Law of Ft. Pierce, L.E. Law and R.M. Law of Melbourne, Mrs. M.C. Merritt of this city and Mrs. Mary Jones of Live Oak. The funeral arrangements were directed by the Cox Funeral Home. –Vero Beach Journal Mr. Law had many friends in this county, where he was born and reared, who will regret to learn of his death. April 17, 1931 “Harley Milton” Mr. Harley Milton died at his home in Fitzgerald, Ga., last Saturday morning, and was buried there Sunday afternoon, the large assemblance of friends and beautiful floral offerings attesting to the esteem in which he was held by the citizens of his adopted home. He was a son of Mr. C.F. Milton of Genoa, and was born and reared in this county and woutd have been 44 years of age next August. Besides his father he is survived by his wife, three children, three brothers, Horace Milton and Jessee Milton of this city, and Charles Milton of Gulf Hammock and three sisters, Mrs. D.G. Green of White Springs, Mrs. G.C. Johnson of Jasper and Mrs. W.M. Brown of Mulberry. Harley Milton was a good man, honest, sober, truthful, and lived by the golden rule, never departing from the training given him by his parents in the home. The world is better by him having lived in it, and is poorer by his having to pass so young in life. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of many friends. April 17, 1931 “Geo. M. Grace Buried Saturday” Mr. George M. Grace, who died in this city Tuesday of last week, was buried in Evergreen cemetery Saturday afternoon at five o’clock. Tuten Undertaking Company being in charge. Mrs. George M. Grace, of Oklahoma City, and his daughter, Mrs. Julian Herr of Memphis, Tenn., arrived Saturday morning and after viewing the cemetery were so impressed with its beauty and the way it is cared for, decided to bury Mr. Grace here instead of carring the body to Oklahoma. A good size crowd was present at the funeral and the floral offering was very beautiful. April 17, 1931 “Mr. O. B. Smith Goes to Reward” O.B. Smith died Sunday at his home in Fort Lauderdale after an illness of several months, and was buried in ahat city on Tuesday. He was about fifty years of age. He is survived by his wife and two children and three sisters. He was born and reared in this county and lived here until a few years ago when he moved to the southern part of the state. His many friends in this county will regret to learn of his death. April 17, 1931 “Mr. David Sapp Died Last Saturday Night” Mr. David Sapp died at his home five miles northwest of Jasper last Saturday night and was buried at Hebron cemetery Sunday afternoon. Elder M.M. Fiveash of Jennings, preaching the funeral sermon. Tuten Undertaking Co., being in charge. A large crowd being present to witness the last sad rites. He was 75 years of age and is survived by his wife and four children, Harvey Sapp, Mrs. J.L. Collier, Mrs. W.L. Moody and Palmer Sapp, all of this county. Mr. Sapp was born and reared in this county and lived here all of his life. Many friends in this section of the county will regret to learn of his death. April 24, 1931 “Sad Death of Earle Greene of Live Oak” One of the saddest tragedies ever to occur in this county happened last week when Earle Greene, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Greene of this city, died as the result of a blow received in the head from a wild heave of a shot put. Earle was standing in a crowd of fellow students on the playground of the local school when a toss of the twelve pound shot struck him in the temple. He was knocked unconscious and was rushed to his home where he revived only to lapse into a coma and pass away near midnight the same day. Young Greene was nineteen years of age and was born and reared in this county with the larger part of his life being spent in Live Oak. The family is well known thruout the entire county as both of his parents are Suwannee county natives and have always made their home here. Earle was a member of the junior class of the local school and his passing leaves a place that can never be filled in the community. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church here Sunday afternoon and one of the largest crowds ever to attend a funeral in this city attested to the deep sorrow cast over the entire county through the passing of the boy. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful. The services were conducted by Rev. J.G. Wood, pastor of the Live Oak Baptist Church, who in his remarks stated that the death of this promising young boy was a sorrow to the community. Earle was a member of this church and an active member of the Sunday school. Company “E,” local unity of the Florida National Guard, paid their respects to their departed member by forming an escort and firing a salute at the grave. Members of the company were the pallbearers; they being close friends of Earle while several other personal friends acted as honorable pallbearers. The body was laid to rest with the final salute of taps. Surviving members of the immediate family are: his parents, F.M. Jr., and Lavorne, of this city; two sisters, Miss Mildred Greene, of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Doris Hatton, of New Orleans, La. Among the many friends attending the last rites were Mrs. Antonia Seiler, past state president of the Woodmen Circle, Mrs. Winifred Cauthern, past state manager and Mrs. Leila Davis, state president. Earle was a member of Suwannee Grove and Mrs. Greene is the state secretary and also the secretary of the local grove. – Suwannee Democrat. May 8, 1931 “Negro Murders His Wife in Cold Blood” Negro Captured and Is Now Held in County Jail Sim Johnson, colored, residing at Jennings, shot and killed his wife, Daisy Johnson, last Monday afternoon as she lay in bed sick, unable to defend herself. Daisy had been in bed several days sick, and about twelve o’clock Bertha Campbell, a colored neighbor, went over to carry Daisy something to eat. After the meal Sim went to the shop and got his gun which had been left there for repair and returned, and remarked to his wife that he wanted her to quit going to town with Bertha Campbell. Shortly after making this remark to her he raised his gun and fired at her, the shot taking effect in her breast, killing her instantly. After the shooting he armed himself with a pistol and high powered rifle, remarked to his children that they had no mama or papa naw, and left for a near by swamp. Bertha Campbell who lived near, heard the shot and saw Sim leaving, went over and found that Daisy was lying on the bed dead from the gun shot. She gave the alarm and the sheriff and county judge notified. Judge Johnson empanelled a jury composed of Ben Bates, Clayton Bradshaw, D.S. Smith, D.S. Cunningham, J.S. Perkins and W.E. Dean, and after viewing the body and hearing the evidence, returned a verdict of murder in the first degree against Sim Johnson. Four children, the oldest about eleven years of age, are left. The murdered is now being held in the county jail. May 29, 1931 “Mr. Morgan Dies At Brooks Home” Mr. Thomas D. Morgan, well known Brooks county farmer, died suddenly Sunday at his home in the Hickory Head district of Brooks county and funeral services, conducted by Rev. Dr. Tucker, were held yesterday. Interment was at Hickory Head cemetery. Mr. Morgan, who was a native by birth of Hamilton county, Florida, had lived in Brooks county for the past 25 years. He was a successful farmer and generally well liked in the community. –Valdosta Times. June 5, 1931 “Mrs. Hugh Lane Has Passed Away” News of the death of Mrs. Hugh Lane of Clyattville reached the city and occasioned much sorrow to friends and relatives here. Mrs. Lane, before her marriage, was Miss Lollie Hightower of this city and was popular with a large circle of friends. She had been in declining health for some months and death came this morning at 10:30 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Lane lived in Jennings, Fla., a number of years, moving to Clyattville a few months ago. At both places the deceased was active in church and social circles, and was loved for her many traits of character. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. E.E. Andrews of Atlanta, and one son, Hugh Lane, Jr.; also two sisters, Mrs. J.J. Dasher of this city, Mrs. H.C. Stapler of Waycross, and one brother, Mr. Roy Hightower of West Palm Beach, Fla. The remains were brought to the city today to the home of Mrs. Dasher and interment will be in Sunset Hill cemetery tomorrow afternoon at 6:30 o’clock. Rev. Taylor of Thomasville will conduct funeral services, assisted by Rev. A.C. Pyle of this city. A sad thing in connection with the death of Mrs. Lane is the fact that her daughter is seriously ill in Atlanta and could not be informed of her mother’s death. – Valdosta Times. June 12, 1931 “Mrs. William Britton Knight Passes Away” The many friends of Mr. William Britton Knight of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Lake City, will regret to learn of the passing of his wife, Elizabeth Barrett Knight, on Sunday morning, May 31st. Besides her husband, she is survived by a baby boy, born May 30, 1931, and her parents of Las Vegas, New Mexico. Interment services were held in Las Vegas, N.M. on Tuesday, June 2nd. – Lake City Reporter. June 12, 1931 “Mrs. Mary M. Crews Goes to Her Reward” Mrs. Mary M. Crews of the Fourth district died Wednesday of last week, and was buried at Prospect cemetery. Eld. Sam Green preaching the funeral sermon. She was 58 years of age and is survived by eight children, six boys and two girls: E.H. Crews, J.J. Crews, L.M Crews, W.M. Crews, C.C. crews, Miss A.D. Crews, and Mrs. Texie Rhoden. The children and other relatives have the sympathy of many friends in their sad bereavement. A good woman has gone to her reward, a place in the Kingdom of her God. July 10, 1931 “Last Rites Wednesday For Mrs. Stalvey” Last rites were held at Cow Creek church Wednesday morning for Mrs. Guilford Stalvey, 65, of the Cat Creek District, who died suddenly sometime Tuesday morning or Monday night. Interment was in the church cemetery and funeral services. arrangements for which were in charge of Ulmer’s, were conducted by Rev. Charles Vickers. Mrs. Stalvey was found dead in her bed Tuesday morning. Prior to death she was in apparent usual health, and her death was a shock to members of the family and many friends in the Cat Creek section. Survivors include her husband and three daughters, Mrs. Betty Jones, Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. J.R. Hare, Montgomery, Ala., and Mrs. G.I. Smith of Hickory Ridge, Ark. A stepson, J.T. Stalvey of Lowndes county and four brothers, Bill, John, Bob, and Tim Wetherington, and two sisters, Mrs. Savilla Allen of Jasper, and Mrs. Oscar Johnson of Stockton, Ga., also survives. Her many friends in this county will regret to hear of her death. July 10, 1931 “Mrs. Mary Wester Passes” Mrs. Mary Wester died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Beaty, in this city last Friday after a lingering illness. She was a member of the Baptist Church since childhood and has exemplified her faith by her works. She was laid to rest in old Sasser Landing cemetery Friday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. Hunter of the Methodist Church and Rev. Montgomery of the Presbyterian Church, in the absence of her pastor, the Roberts Undertaking Parlors of Alachua, being in charge. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Beaty, she is also survived by one son, Mr. C.P. Wester of High Springs. She rests from her labors. July 17, 1931 “R.T. O’Quinn Murdered Last Saturday By Drunken Negro” Mr. R.T. O’Quinn, highly respected white man, working at the Rose and Dasher turpentine Still, three miles northwest of Jasper, was shot and instantly killed by John Hale, colored, last Saturday afternoon about six o’clock. Hale and his wife were fighting and otherwise disturbing the neighbors in the quarters of the still and the matter was reported to Mr. O’Quinn and he went to see about the disturbance. The matter was also, about the same time, reported to Mr. S.H. Register, foreman of the still, who also started for the scene, arriving at the same time of Mr. O’Quinn. Upon arrival Mr. Register spoke to the negro and told him to cut out the fuss, and without warning the Negro drew his gun and began to fire at them. The second shot from the negro’s gun hit Mr. O’Quinn in the head killing him instantly. Mrs. Register drew his gun and shot at the negro, one ball taking effect in the shoulder and the other in the body, wounding the negro, and in taking the pistol from the negro Mr. Register was shot in one and in the arm, it being necessary to go to the hospital in Valdosta to get the bullet removed from the arm. Sheriff Hunter was notified and rushed to the scene and arrested the negro and lodged him in jail. The negro’s wounds are not fatal and he will recover. County Judge Johnson empanel a coroner’s jury, J.M. Jackson, Mark Tyre, H.M. Curry, Albert Page, L.D. Joiner, W.D. Simmons, and after viewing the body of Mr. O’Quinn and hearing the evidence returned a verdict of murder in the first degree and recommended that the negro be held for the grand jury without bond. Mr. O’Quinn is survived by his wife and several children who have the sympathy of all who know them. July 17, 1931 “Mrs. Caroline Porter Passes” Mrs. Caroline Porter, passed away in Jasper last Monday after a long illness. She is survived by one son, Charles of Jasper, and one sister, Mrs. Nancy Wester of Statenville, Ga. Her husband, S.A. Porter, preceeded her to the grave about year ago. Funeral services were held at the late residence Tuesday morning, Rev. R.P. McPherson of the Baptist Church conducting the service. The deceased had led a Christian life and was a member af the Primitive Baptist Church. July 24, 1931 “In Loving Memory of Mrs. Mary Alice McCulley” On July 18, 1931, the death Angel visited the home of Mr. T.P. McCulley and bore away the gentle spirit of his loving wife. She leaves to mourn her departure a loving husband, six sons, father, stepmother, four brothers and a host of relatives and friends. All was done that loving hands could do, but our dear Lord saw fit to call her above. She was thirty-nine years of age and a member of the Church of God. She was kind hearted, good and true, to know her was to love her. We feel sure that the dear one is resting in the arms of Jesus asleep waiting for the resurrection morning. And we must not forget that this day is coming when we will meet all of our loved and precious ones again. It seems hard to give her up, but we must humbly bow to the will of God and remember that “Jesus doeth all things well.” She was laid to rest in the Antioch cemetery last Sunday morning, a large number of sorrowing friends and relatives being present. Dear Alice is gone but not forgotten Never will her memories fade, Sweet thoughts will ever linger, ‘Round the grave where she was laid. She is happy in the golden region, With their pearly gates so fair, Seems to whisper softly, Friends, there’s room for you up here. Dear Alice’s gone to live above, And how we miss her tender love, But when we cross death’s swelling tide, We’ll live with her on the other side. Oh yes, we miss you, precious Alice, Since you’ve left this world below, But we’ll see you some glad morning, When to Heaven we too shall go. Mrs. B.W. Wells Mrs. V.E. Wells July 24, 1931 “Mr. Seth Tidwell Goes To Reward” Mr. Seth Tidwell, son of Mr. Sump Tidwell of the Eighth district, died in Jasper Tuesday noon, July 21st. He was buried at Corinth Baptist church Wednesday morning, Rev. Townsend, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. J.L. Hunter of the Jasper Methodist church, conducting the funeral services. Mr. Tidwell was 25 years old and was a member of the Baptist church. He is survived by his wife, several sisters and two brothers, and his father and stepmother. He was an employee of the veneering mill and moved here several months ago. He was taken sick Thursday of last week and rapidly grew worse until the end came. He has many friends in the county who will regret to hear of his death. A good man has gone to his reward. July 31, 1931 “Death Notice” On Saturday, July 25th 1931 J.W.S. Howell passed away at the home of his brother, Otto Howell in the western part of the county. Mr. Howell was 65 years old at the time of his death. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mable Williams of Old Town, Fla., three brothers, Otto, Turner, and W.A. Howell, all of this county, on sister, Mrs. Jake Ziegler of Lake Park, Ga. Mr. Howell had been an invalid for three years. The end came as a great relief to the sufferer. He was a citizen of Hamilton county since birth and a member of the Spring Hill Methodist chuch. He was laid to rest in the Lake Park cemetery on Sunday morning, July 26th, Rev. J.L. Hunter, pastor of Jasper Methodist Church conducted the funeral services. August 7, 1931 “Death Notice” Walter Bernice Sears, son of the late W.H. Sears of this county, died in the New York City Hospital July 23rd, following an operation. He had been in the U.S. Army for the past 13 years and was on his way to Panama for duty when stricken and was rushed to the hospital where he died. His remains were prepared for burial and shipped to Jasper and interment was made in Hebron cemetery Monday morning, the services being in charge of Rev. J.L. Hunter of the Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. J.A. Montgomery of the Presbyterian Church. He was 32 years of age and is survived by two brothers, Mr. B. Sears of Jasper, and Mr. Carl Sears of Jacksonville, and three sisters, Mrs. Perry Sutton, Albany, Ga., Mrs. B.C. Jones, Jacksonville, and Mrs. Fiveash of Jennings. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of many friends in the loss they have sustained. August 7, 1931 “Mr. Beaty Dies At Home Here” Mr. James Wilson Beaty, 60, well known and highly esteemed Valdostan, died at a local hospital last night, following an illness of several weeks. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock at the Lee Street Baptist Church, Rev. A.C. Pyle officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Hill Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are in charge of McGowan-Ousley-Dasher Company. Mr. Beaty was born near Jennings, Fla., and has spent the greater part of his life in this section. He was a member of a well-known and prominent family of the Jennings section, being held in high esteem by numbers of friends there. He, with his family had resided in Valdosta a number of years, establishing many close friendships, and winning a place for himself in his community. Mr. Beaty was a leader in the Lee Street Baptist Church, being a member of the board of deacons of that church, and always active in any work tending to advance the teachings and doctrines of Christianity. Many friends of this city will regret to learn of his death, and his loss in the community will be keenly felt. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Misses Bessie and Annabelle Beaty, and one son, Mr. James Beaty, Jr., all of this city. Several brothers and sisters also survive. – Valdosta Times of Thursday. August 28, 1931 “Death of Mrs. LaFollette Marks Passing Of A Really Great Woman” It is given to few women to see honors heaped upon not only her husband but upon her two sons, as it was given to Mrs. Robert Marion LaFollette whose death occurred in Washington, last night, following a major operation. It was the privilege of this writer to know Mrs. LaFollette, while her husband, the late U.S. Senator Robert M. LaFollette, was winning his way toward the top. The acquaintance dates back approximately 40 years. Mrs. LaFollette, through all the years was the same unspoiled, unassuming wife and mother but at the same time never forgot her duty toward society in the large. She saw her husband climb step by step from the day he was elected to humble office, following their marriage, successively to be governor of his state, representative of the state in the United States senate and finally as the leader of a great political faction in the race for the presidency of the country. She lived to see one of her two sons take his father’s seat in the United States Senate and the other to become governor of the same state which his father dominated for many years. As said in the opening paragraph, it is given to but few women to be thus honored in America or for that matter in any other country on the globe. She was a great woman. –Polk County Record. September 1, 1931 “Kate Frink-Irvin” Mrs. Kate Frink-Irvin died at the home of her mother, Mrs. M. V. Hinton last Sunday at the age of 63 year. She was laid to rest in the Frink cemetery Monday afternoon, Revs. McCall, McPherson and Hunter conducting the services, Tuten Undertaking Parlors being in charge. She is survived by her aged mother, Mrs. Hinton, and two half-sisters and three half-brothers, besides many other relatives and friends. Mrs. Irvin was a good woman in all the relations of life, and she now rests from her labors and her works do follow her. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all who know them. May her rest be sweet until she is awakened by her Master. September 11, 1931 “E. M. Kinsey Died At Home Saturday” Mr. E.M. Kinsey died at his home at 802 Orange Street Saturday at 8:30 p.m. He was born 55 years ago in Echols county, Georgia, and had lived practically all of his life in Florida, having come to Lake City to make his home about two months ago. Left to mourn his death are his widow, Mrs. E.M. Kinsey, of Lake City; two sons, Private Wallace C. Kinsey of Fort Bragg, N.C.; and Maurice Kinsey, of Lake City; two daughters, Mrs. J.C. Moody of Tallahassee, and little Nina Lee Moody, of Lake City; four brothers, C.H. Kinsey, J.P Kinsey and L.J. Kinsey of Jennings, L.J. Kinsey, of Fort Lauderdale, and a sister, Mrs. Jesse Hancock, of Fort Lauderdale. –Lake City Reporter. September 18, 1931 “Mrs. Ben Sirmans Died Last Monday” Well and Favorably Known Here Being Reared in Jasper Mrs. Ben Sirmans, well known and beloved woman of Homerville, Ga., died at her home in that town last Monday morning at 8:30 o’clock. Mrs. Sirmans had been ill only a few days, being stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage Wednesday of last week. Her condition became rapidly worse until Monday morning when she passed away. The wife of Mr. Ben Sirmans, former mayor of Homerville, and a leader in church and civic affairs, Mrs. Sirmans was known and loved by a wide circle of friends and relatives in this section. She was a member of the Homerville Baptist Church. Before her marriage was Miss Fannie Gill of this city, being reared here and educated here in the Jasper High school. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Miss Juanita, four brothers, Andrew Gill of Jasper, Hampton Gill of Central America, Louis Gill of Jacksonville, and Magruda Gill of Columbus, Ga., and three sisters, Mrs. Calvin Buckels, Miss Kate and Annie Gill of the city, and her mother, Mrs. Mollie Gill of this city. Funeral services were held at the home in Homerville Tuesday, Rev. E.L. Todd, pastor of the Homerville Baptist Church, officiating, assisted by Rev. C.L. Neese of the Methodist Church. Interment was in the Homerville cemetery. Those from Jasper attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Buckels, Wm. Gill, Miss Harriett Gill, James A. Gill, John B. Gill, Mrs. Mollie Gill, Mrs. A.W. Gill, A.W. Gill, Jr., Miss Gertrude Gill, Leo McDonald and Rev. R.P. McPherson. May sweet rest be her’s until she is called by the Master to a wake. September 25, 1931 “Killed By Falling Tree” Mr. J.B. Corbett was killed by a falling tree while working near Genoa last Tuesday. He was buried at Friendship cemetery Wednesday afternoon. He is survived by his wife and two step children. His brother was killed in an automobile accident near Jasper several months ago. October 2, 1931 “Woman Slays Husband With Rifle” Mrs. Grace Ashley shot and killed her husband, Ivy Ashley, at Jennings Thursday morning about 7 o’clock, using a 25 calibre Winchester repeating rifle, the bullet going into the head at the left temple and coming out above the right ear. Mr. and Mrs. Ashley moved to Jennings several months ago from Georgia, Mr. Ashley being the manager of the Suwannee Store in that town. Mrs. Ashley was arrested shortly after the murder and is now lodged in the Hamilton County Jail, no inquest being deemed necessary as according to witnesses it was a clear case of murder. Shortly before leaving home for the store Thursday morning, Mrs. Ashley and her husband began to quarrel, and she picked up the rifle and he jumped through an open door and shut it, and she shot through the door striking him in the head killing him instantly. From neighbors we learn that Mr. Ashley was a very quiet man, and by his close attention to business had won the esteem and confidence of the people of Jennings. Three or four small children are left fatherless by the tragedy, a home destroyed, and the mother stands to face trial for her life. How great a depth will the devil ascend to destroy the human race. October 2, 1931 “Mrs. Mary Ann Foster-Gill” Mrs. Mary Ann Foster-Gill died at her home in this city last Sunday night at 9 o’clock. She was born October 3, 1858, and would have been 73 years of age Saturday. Mrs. Gill was a native of Georgia, having moved to Jasper some thirty years ago, her husband at the time being the district supervisor for the A.C.L. Rwy., and she had resided her ever since. Her husband preceded her to the grave several years ago. Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon at four o’clock, by Rev. R.P. McPherson, pastor of the Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Hunter and Rev. McCall of the Methodist church, and Rev. Montgomery of the Presbyterian church, funeral arraingements being in charge of the Tuten Undertakers. Mrs. Gill is survived by four sons, A.W. Gill of Jasper; Hampton Gill, of Central America; M.W. Gill, of Columbus, Ga.; L.M Gill, of Jacksonville; and three daughters, Mrs. Calvin Buckels, Miss Annie Gill and Miss Kate Gill, all of Jasper, besides several grandchildren and other relatives. Mrs. Gill was a good woman in all the relations of life; her mission in this life has ended, and she has been called to sleep until her Savior calls on the resurrection morn when she will be raised in His likeness to live with the Saints in His kingdom. The bereaved children have the heart felt sympathy of many friends in their great loss. October 16, 1931 “Miss Cozette Norris Taken In Death” Miss Cozette Norris, thirteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Norris, who reside seven miles east of Jasper, died at home last Sunday aften an illness of a few days. She was a student of the eight grade of the Jasper High School and was bright in her books and favorite in her classes, the grade attended the funeral in a body, which was held at Friendship cemetery Monday morning, Rev. J.L. Hunter, pastor of the Methodist church, conducting the service. She is survived by her parents and several brothers and sisters who have the heart felt sympathy of all who knew them. Why should her sun set at so tender age? is only answered by the Father above, “who doeth all things well.” She rests in peace. October 16, 1931 Mrs. S.J. Knight, widow of the late M.M. Knight of White Springs, died in a Valdosta hospital Tuesday evening, being 79 years of age. She was buried in the White Springs cemetery Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Boyce of the Methodist church conducting the service. Her long life was spent in church work and helping the needy. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. M.L. Proctor, and one sister, Mrs. Frank Parrish of Valdosta and two brothers, Steve and Will Godboldt of Lake City. A good woman has gone to her reward. October 16, 1931 "Respected Colored Woman Passes On" Mrs. Lizzie Eutsey, widow of the late Dr. E. M. Eutsey, died at her home in this city last Sunday evening at six o’clock, being 56 years of age. Her body was taken to Jonesville, six miles east of Alachua on Tuesday for interment Wednesday. She is survived by three children. She was highly respected by her own race and all white people who knew her. October 16, 1931 Mr. Marshall Brantley who lived with Mr. C.M. Brantley, his brother, about four and a half miles southeast of Jennings, passed away at 6 o’clock, October 12, 1931. He lived and died in the faith of the Lord Jesus Christ. He told his loved ones that he prayed to go if it was the Lord’s will. He was buried in Old Prospect cemetery, funeral services being conducted by Rev. D.W. Harrell, of Lake Butler. October 23, 1931 “Died at Home Here After Long Illness” Community Mourns Passing of George O. Adicks Late Thursday Afternoon George O. Adicks, age 79, died at his home here yesterday afternoon at three o’clock as the consequence of an illness of an extended length of time. While he had been seriously ill for the past few weeks and little hope was held out for his ultimate recovery yet the announcement of his death came as a distinct shock to a community which considered him its real friend. In his death Lake City has lost one of its outstanding citizens and, so it is claimed, the United States has lost its oldest fire chief in the matter of years of service. For Chief Adicks organized the Lake City Volunteer Fire Department November 24th 1884, and continued to be its active chief until a few years ago when he took the title of honorary chief. Because of his long service the city still maintained him on the payroll as a chief at a very small salary. In fact the history of Lake City’s fire fighting activities pretty well resolve itself into a history of the deceased. For many years the department was housed and held its meetings in a building located on the site now occupied by the Methodist church. A roster of its members would include practically every leading citizen of the community and the splendid organized work is reflected in the past excellent record as well as the present high standard of the department. Chief Adicks was born in Charleston, South Carolina, November 20th 1882. He and his family came to Lake City in 1880 and here he established a profitable bakery. He was a member of Lake City Lodge No. 27, F. & A. M., a charter as well as a life member of Lake City B. P. O. E. in which he took considerable interest and a member of the Presbyterian church of this city. His wife preceded him in death about three years ago and members of the immediate family are three daughters, Mrs. Annie Powell of Kingsland, Ga., Mrs. Ethel Rees and Mrs. Mabel Hodges of this city, and four sons, Eugene, Jasper, Richard R. and George, Jr., all of this city. To them goes out the heartfelt sympathy of an entire community in their hour of trial and loss. At the time of going to press no arrangements had been made by the family as to the funeral plans. The Wilson funeral home in charge. – Lake City Reporter. Those attending the funeral from Jasper were: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Adicks and sons. Eugene and John George, Rev. and Mrs. J.A. Montgomery and daughters, Misses Mamie Lila and Margarette, Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Tuten, Mrs. E.M. Tuten, Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Register, Mrs. C.H. Hunter, Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Hillhouse, Mrs. S.J. Hewitt, Mr. and Mrs. John Hagen and son, John Gordon. October 23, 1931 “G.W. Doster, Dead” Mr. George Washington Doster died at his home in Jasper Wednesday night, being 78 years of age. Early last Sunday night he had a second stroke of paralysis and remained unconscious until the end. Besides his wife he is survived by four sons, W.J. Doster of Monroe, Ga.; G.A. Doster, Fall River, Mass.; H.H. Doster, Detroit, Mich.; and five daughters, Mrs. John Ayers, Griffin, Ga.; Mrs. Eddie Sorrels, Monroe, Ga.; Mrs. R.H. Cannady, Charlotte, N.C.; Miss Mamie Doster, Grayson, Ga.; Miss Ruby Doster, Clermont, Fla. Funeral services were held at the house Thursday at noon, Rev. R.P. McPherson assisted by Rev. J.L. Hunter, conducting the services. The body was prepared by Tuten Undertakers and shipped to Campton, Ga., for burial Saturday in the Doster cemetery. October 30, 1931 “Samuel Norris Claimed By Death At Home Near Here Last Monday Nite” Samuel Norris, 45, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. R.L. Langdale, near Lake City, Monday evening at 9:30 o’clock. Funeral services were conducted from the Oak Grove church Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, with the Rev. Raymond Roberts officiating. Interment was made in the Oak Grove cemetery. Sherill’s Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Left to mourn the decease are: two sisters and four brothers, as follows: Mrs. R.L. Langdale, Lake City; Mrs. Jennie Mathews, Lake City; Arthur Norris, Jasper; O.W. Norris, Lake City; Bill Norris, Lake City; Sebe Norris, Jasper. – Lake City Reporter. November 20, 1931 “Mrs. L. P. DuPont Dies Unexpectedly” Mrs. Lovick P. DuPont, daughter of the late Colonel and Mrs. J. C. Hateley, died unexpectedly at Bath, England on Sunday, November 1st, in her seventy third year. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. W.C. DeGraffenried, of Portsmouth, Virginia; her two daughters, Mrs. C. DuPont Lyon, of New York City, and Mrs. E. O. Forster Brown, of Chisledhurst, England; her three grand daughters, Claudia Lyon, Zenobia and Mrs. M. D. Dickerson, both of Douglas, Ga,. and Mrs. H.C. Anderson, of Great Falls, Montana. November 27, 1931 “Mrs. W. F. Barwick Killed in Auto Accident” Mrs. W.F. Barwick, an esteemed lady of Jasper, was instantly killed in an automobile wreck last Saturday night about eleven o’clock as she and her husband and little daughter were returning from a trip to Live Oak. They were traveling at a high rate of speed and when rounding the Tuten curve on the southern edge of town the car in which they were riding side swiped a truck loaded with mules, which caused Mrs. Barwick, who was driving to lose control. The car left the road, turning over several times, through the air for some fifty feet, comin in contact with a small sweet-gum tree, and breaking her neck in two places, and cutting a large gash on the lower extremity of the neck and shoulder. Mrs. Barwick was twenty-five years of age, and is survived by her husband and one child, Madge, a little girl about five years of age, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Gay, three sisters, Mrs. Geo. W. Smith, Misses Olivia and Anna Marcus Gay, and one brother, M.M. Jr., all of this city. Funeral services were conducted in the First Baptist church Monday afternoon at 2:30 by Rev. R.P. McPherson the pastor, assisted by Rev. Montgomery of the Presbyterian church, the assemblance of sorrowing friends and relatives being one of the largest in the history of our town. Interment was in the Live Oak cemetery, the deceased having expressed a number of times to be buried there. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Tuten Undertakers of Jasper, and the Grant Funeral Home of Live Oak. The floral offering was very profuse. The out of town relatives and friends attending the services and funeral were: Dr. and Mrs. J.D. Mixon of Valdosta, Mrs. J.A. Armstead, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Fowler of Gainesville, Mrs. A.K. Smith of Starke, Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Gay, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Clemons, Miss Josie Edmunds of Jacksonville, Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Gay of Hawthorne, Mr. H.C. Christiansen of Inverness, Mr. George Dexter of Live Oak, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Knapp, Mr. and Mrs. K. Hayes of Tallahassee, Mr. W.M. McGill of Live Oak, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Langley, Mr. M.M. Sparks, Mr. and Mrs. H. Barwick, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Barwick of Thomasville, Ga. The sympathies of all our people is extended to the bereaved husband, parents and other relatives, in their sad bereavement. Having passed from this life, she is now in the hands of the Creator, who doeth all things well. November 27, 1931 “White Springs Man Died Friday at Jax” W.J. Maloy, 64, of White Springs said to have been one of the first narcotic inspectors in the United States and who was connected with the government narcotic department for 14 years, died suddenly Friday afternoon from a heart attack while walking on Madison street. Mr. Maloy had just returned to Jacksonville from Tampa, where he testified in an old case, it was stated, and had registered at a hotel. He was en route to his home in White Springs, where he was in the drug business. Mr. Maloy retired from government service last April, Judge M.B. Craig, justice of the peace, said, and had been carrying on his business in White Springs since that time. –Lake City Reporter. December 4, 1931 “A Good Citizen Taken In Death” The friends of John H. Webb were shocked last Friday when the news that he had died at his home at Baker’s Mill about ten o’clock that morning. For many years he was section foreman for he A.C.L. Railway and held he position until last year when failing health caused his retirement on part pay. He was buried in Hebron cemetery Sunday morning, Elder Tom Law, pastor of the church, preaching the funeral sermon. John Webb was a good man in all the relations of life, honest as the day was long, and true to his friends. He sleeps in peace. December 4, 1931 “W. M. Dyess, Dead” Mr. W.M. Dyess died at his home in this city, Friday, November 20, at one thirty in the afternoon of pneumonia after an illness of only a few days, being a great shock to his loved ones and friends. He was 49 years of age and leaves his widow and three children, Fred, Roy and Mildred, to mourn his passing. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. He was buried at Mt. Gilead Baptist church in Suwannee county, the services at the home and the grave being in charge of Rev. J.L. Hunter, pastor of the Jasper Methodist church. The bereaved family have the sympathy of many friends in their sad hour. May he rest in peace. December 4, 1931 “Mrs. Staten Dies at Her Valdosta Home” The passing of Mrs. W.F. Staten Sunday afternoon brought sorrow to the hearts of many people in Valdosta and elsewhere. Mrs. Staten had been in declining health for several years. She had been very ill and a patient sufferer for many months. Before her marriage to Dr. W.F. Staten of Jasper, she was Miss Ella Goodbread of White Springs, Fla. The Goodbreads were among the prominent families of Florida and Mrs. Staten was the last member of her family to pass away. After her marriage to Dr. Staten they lived a while in Jasper, where Dr. Staten practiced medicine. They moved to Valdosta, Dr. Staten’s former home, 45 years ago. A devoted mother and loyal friend, many are left to miss her and to grieve because of her passing. Funeral services were held at the Staten home Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Dr. H.M. Fugate, assisted by Dr. L.R. Scott, conducting the services. Interment was at Sunset Hill cemetery. December 11, 1931 “Mrs. Sallie Bembry Died Saturday” Mrs. Sallie Bembry died last Saturday morning at the home of her nephew, Mr. H. Bembry. Her death came very suddenly and unexpectedly, having gone to bed the night apparently as well as usual and when the family arose the next morning they found her dead. She had been dead only a few minutes and it looked like as if she had started to rise and fell over dead. The deceased was 74 years of age and was a member of the Baptist church since her girlhood. She is survived by five children; Robert Bembry of Madison, Fla; Lewis Bembry of Whiteplains, N.Y.; Eugene Bembry of Jasper; Mrs. Fox of Winter Haven, Fla.; and Mrs. Hattie Stakes, of Winter Heaven. besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her departure. Her husband preceded her to the grave many years of ago. Interment was in Beulah cemetery, Madison County. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. L. Rutherford of Madison, Fla. May she rest in peace.