NEWSPAPER ARTICLES: LIBERTY COUNTY ITEMS: 1902-1916

  

April 27, 1902: Joseph Edgar Way Obituary
Savannah, Ga., April 26 -- [Special] -- Joseph Edgar Way died at an early hour this morning at his home in this city. He was principal of the Massie public school, a position he had held for twenty years. Mr. Way was a member of McLaw's camp, of Confederate Veterans having belonged to Hampton's legion as a lieutenant. His children surviving him are Mrs. J.M. Harden, of Abbeville, S.C.; Rev. E.W. Way, of Gainesville, Fla.; Mrs. F.M. Marrow, of Walthourville; W.S. Way, Miss Lucille, Miss Caroline and Norman Way of Savannah. Funeral services were held this afternoon in the First Presbyterian church, and the remains were sent to Flemington, Liberty county, for interment.
Source: The Atlanta Constitution, April 27, 1902, Page 8
October 19, 1903: Sarah Jane Hines Obituary
Hinesville, Ga., October 18 -- [Special] -- Mrs. Sarah Jane Hines, wife of the late Carlton Hines, died Friday morning at the age of 84. She leaves a son, J.C. Hines of this place, and one daughter, Mrs. Beasy, of Reidsville, Ga., and one sister, Mrs. White of Valdosta, besides a host of friends and other relatives.
Source: The Atlanta Constitution, October 19, 1903, Page 3
February 26, 1904: Large Reward for Murderer
A reward of $1,250 is offered for the unknown man who assassinated L.A. Murray, section foreman of the Atlantic Coast Line, near Walthourville, shortly after noon on Tuesday, February 23. This is, perhaps, as large, if not a larger reward, as was ever offered for the apprehension of a murderer in Georgia. An account of the crime has already been published in the Constitution. Murray, who was in charge of a section gang of five men, was fired upon from ambush and killed. The men under him, all of whom were negroes, then took to the woods. One of them, James Larkin, was wounded in the arm. President R.G. Erwin, of the Atlantic Coast Line, who is in Savannah, attributes the crime to the strikers in the maintenance of way department, or at least to one of them, and he has offered a reward of $1,000 for the arrest of the murderer with proof to convict. Telegrams from President Erwin were yesterday sent to Governor Terrell, accompanied by a letter from Hon. F.G. duBignon, of counsel for the Great Line, requesting that the governor also offer a reward for the criminal. Governor Terrell, on account of the dastardly nature of the crime, offered a reward of $250. The usual reward offered by the governor in murder cases is from $100 to $200.
Source: The Atlanta Constitution, February 26, 1904, Page 6
February 4, 1904: Liberty Superior Court
Hinesville, Ga., February 3 -- [Special] -- The semi-annual term of Liberty superior court is in session this week with Judge Paul E. Seabrook presiding. A large number of able lawyers are in attendance among whom are Colonels P.W. Meldrim, W.M. Oliver, J.T. Chapman, W.B. Stubbs, Shelby Myrick, Colonel Clay, J.N. Norman and Mr. Charlton all of the Savannah bar. A large docket is on hand and it will take several days to complete the business. Many cases had to be continued on account of witnesses being absent.
Source: The Atlanta Constitution, February 4, 1904, Page 8
November 25, 1904: Two Deaths the Same Night
McIntosh, Ga., November 24 -- [Special] -- Mrs. Ida Smith, wife of the late Olin Smith, died in Hinesville Wednesday night at 7:45 o'clock. She was a lady of fine Christian character, and leaves a large family, her oldest son being connected with the Savannah post office. At 9 o'clock occurred the death of her brother, Glen W. Farmer, deputy sheriff of the county.
Source: The Atlanta Constitution, November 25, 1904, Page 3
January 27, 1905: Struck by Timer
Hinesville, Ga., January 26 -- [Special] -- The 6-year-old son of Mrs. James Garner, of Joslyn, 4 miles from this place was struck on the head by a falling piece of lumber a few days ago and seriously hurt.
Source: The Atlanta Constitution, January 27, 1905, Page 5
May 25, 1906: Bad Fire Narrowly Averted
McIntosh, Ga., May 24 -- [Special] -- The store and warehouse of E.C. Miller, in Hinesville, five miles west of McIntosh were completely destroyed by fire this morning about 5 o'clock. Fortunately rain was falling on several dwellings, stores, etc., would have been swept by the flames that were in the neighborhood of Mr. Miller's store. The loss is heavy, and it is only partially covered by insurance.
Source: The Atlanta Constitution, May 25, 1906, Page 8
May 22, 1908: Wholesale Jail Delivery
Hinesville, Ga., May 20 -- Hinesville had another wholesale jail delivery last night. Several bricks were punched out until a hole large enough for a man to crawl throught he outside wall was made. In the cells were found a file and soap, which served as the tools for cutting the chilled barm. One of the escaped prisoners was a negro who killed another negro at Ludowici, a short time ago.
Source: The Atlanta Constitution, May 22, 1908, Page 6
April 24, 1909: Body of Faulling Found in Field
Walthourville, Ga., April 23 -- The discovery by a small boy of a human foot protruding from a field near this place today led to the finding of the body of William Faulling with two bullet holes in his head. A large sum of money he had in his pockets when he disappeared on March 25 was missing. Faulling had left his home on that day to go to the postoffice here. He was not seen again, and when his body was found the letter he intended mailing was found in his pocket.
Source: The Atlanta Constitution, April 24, 1909, Page 5
May 13, 1909: Mule Killed by Bees
The supreme court yesterday declined to make J.M. Caswell, a hotel proprietor at Hinesville, Liberty county, pay S.T. Brewer for a mule which Brewer put in the hotel stable and which was stung to death by Caswell's bees. Brewer went to the hotel and put his mule in the stable. He did not become a patron of the hotel because ... he learned of the misfortune of his mule and didn't have time to eat dinner which he would otherwise have done. The bee-gums were right beside the mule's stall and the pestiferous little buggers lit onto him, whereupon he shortly shuffled off the mortal co__. Liberty superior court said Caswell was not responsible for the price of the mule, and the supreme court sustains this decision.
Source: The Atlanta Constitution, May 13, 1909, Page 8
June 27, 1910: Colonel E.P. Miller Obituary
Savannah, Ga., June 26 -- Colonel E.P. Miller, veteran of the civil and Spanish-American wars, died at a local hospital today. He was wealthy, and for years took a prominent part in politics. His home was at Walthourville. He was a banker, planter and turpentine producer.
Source: The Atlanta Constitution, June 27, 1910, Page 1
March 12, 1911: Midway Cemetery Monument Bill Passes
For several years the representatives from Georgia congress have made many efforts to secure from United States government money for the erection of monuments in Georgia commemorating Revolutionary history. The D.A.R. will rejoice to know that a bill was passed recently providing for the erection of a join monument at the old cemetery at Midway, Liberty County, Georgia in memory of the lives and public service of General Daniel Stewart and General James Screven, distinguished revolutionary officers; this will be a splendid shaft to cost at least $10,000, one which will do fitting honor to these brave patriots. During the war of the revolution Georgia furnished to the continental army only two officers who attained the rank of brigadier general; they were Lachlan McIntosh and Samuel Elbert. Samuel Elbert, who was made governor of the state in July 1785, lies in an unmarked grave.
Source: The Atlanta Constitution, March 12, 1911, Page 20
February 18, 1914: Bacon Memorial Service
Savannah, Ga., February 17 -- The first memorial services to be held in Georgia for United States Senator Bacon were held today at Hinesville, Liberty county, in the superior courtroom. A committee of attorneys prepared resolutions upon the death of the senator which were passed. There were several eulogies pronounced by well known south Georgia lawyers. Senator Bacon's parents lived in Liberty county and are buried in historic Midway cemetery.
Source: The Atlanta Constitution, February 18, 1914, Page 8
June 20, 1915: Waite-Miller Marriage
Dorchester, Ga., June 19 -- [Special] -- The marriage of Miss Bertha Waite and Mr. Floyd Elbert Miller, at the Presbyterian church here on the afternoon of June 10, was an event of unusual interest in social circles in this county and section. The attendants were Mr. B.C. McCall and Miss Elizabeth Laing, Mr. Craig Laird and Miss Van Everyn Green, Mr. Wallace F. Mills and Miss Josephine Law and Mr. Arthur Waite, Jr. and Miss Mary Miller, Master Tom Clay Stevens, the little ring bearer, carrying the golden circlet on a silver waiter and little Katie Jones carrying the bride's bouquet. Rev. Henry Rankin performed the ceremony in an impressive manner. Mr. and Mrs. Miller left soon after the ceremony for Florida where, after spending a short time, they will go to Hinesville to reside.
Source: The Atlanta Constitution, June 20, 1915, Page 50
October 20, 1915: Island Hunt
Out for big game only, the following distinguished party is gathering at Hinesville for a hunt on Colonels Island, Blackbeard Island and St. Catherine's Island: United States Senator Thomas W. Hardwick, Governor Henry Stuart of Virginia, J.R. Paschal of Richmond, General Peter W. Meldrim of Savannah, Fred Lewis of Atlanta, F.A. Cohen of Savannah, Judge S.P. Brewton, Colonel O.C. Darsey, R.M. Martin and R.M. Varnadoe of Hinesville, State Senator J.R. Way and B.A. Way of Ludowici, L.F. Stafford of Belfast, Custis Nottingham of Macon, J.L.D. Hughes of Danville, James Fort of Washington, D.C., Dr. Yeomans of Ad__ and V.L. Stanley, Dr. J.M. Page, O.C. Cumbus, J.R. Broadhurst and D.L. Emerson of Dublin.
Source: The Atlanta Constitution, October 20, 1915, Page 6
April 5, 1916: Hilton-Dodge Property Sold at Public Outcry
Savannah, Ga., April 4 -- The property of the Hilton & Dodge Lumber Co. was sold at public outcry at Hinesville, Liberty county, today under an order of the federal court. The unencumbered property which consisted of large acreage of timber in south Georgia was sold for $500,000. The mortgaged property was sold for $20,000, the purchaser assuming the mortgage. All the property was bought by John Rae Gillman of Boston, who represented the bondholders. It is anticipated the purchase of this property will mean the organization of a large timber company which will take over the property of several corporations that have recently passed through the courts.
Source: The Atlanta Constitution, April 5, 1916, page 9

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