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HAM , Mrs. J. H.
January 25, 1895
HAMIL , Mrs. Pollie
October 13, 1886
HAMMOND , Mr.
May 10, 1895
HAND , William
October 18, 1887
HANDRICK , Lucy
March 10, 1881
HANES , Oscar
April 9, 1897
HARDING , Mrs. Lula J.
March 28, 1915
HARDWICK , Mr.
October 13, 1886
HARGROVE , Mrs.
March 4, 1897
HARKNESS , Charles
May 31, 1894
HARKNESS , Daughter
August 18, 1899
HARKNESS , Mrs. Emily
October 7, 1890
HARKNESS , Infant Son
September 20, 1882
HARKNESS , Mrs. Mary Thaxton
June 18, 1980
HARKNESS , William B.
April 19, 1882
HARPER , Raleigh
June 9, 1899
HARRIS , F. M.
April 30,1889
HARRIS , Ida
September 10, 1889
HARRIS, Dr. J. N.
February 1900
HARRIS , Mrs. Rebecca Gray
April 13, 1894
HARRIS , Coporal T. H.
May 12, 1890
HARRY , Huddie (Huldie)
May 7, 1889
HARWELL , Mrs. Susan
January 14, 1897
HEAD , Mrs. Sallie D.
November 22,1887
HEATH , Daughter
December 25, 1881
HEAUSELER , Mrs.
December 4, 1888
HENDERSON , Cliford
March 8, 1882
HENDERSON , Henry R
September 10, 1889
HENDRICK, Meade L.
February 3, 1899
HENDRICKS , Frank
July 6, 1894
HENDRICKS , Henry
August 6,1887
HENDRICKS , Willie
November 13, 1888
HIGGINS , Bettie
November 22, 1887
HIGHTOWER , Mrs.
January 25, 1895
HIGHTOWER, Og
December 15, 1899
HILLY , Mrs. Elisabeth
June 7, 1895
HOARD , Robert Lee
June 11, 1889
HOLDER , Jeff
January 15, 1889)
HOLIFIELD , John
???
HOLIFIELD , William
May 19, 1899
HOOTEN , Mrs. E M
(Sarah C Shaw)
December 3, 1889
HUSON , Miss Dovie
October 1, 1889



Mrs. J. H. Ham
The death of Mrs. J. H. Ham, Tuesday night, was indeed a sad one. Mr. Ham has our sympathy in the loss of his life companion, whose perfect Christian character and noble, womanly virtues were well known and highly appreciated by all or people. The husband and children are indeed bereaved, but they should be comforted by the happy assurance that their best earthly friend is now happy in her heavenly home.(Jackson Argus - Week of January 25, 1895)

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Mrs. Pollie Hamil
We failed to mention in our last issue the death of Mrs. Pollie Hamil, which occurred at her home near Towaliga, on Wednesday of last week. She had long suffered with that horrible disease, cancer, on her face until death relieved her at the time mentioned. She was buried at the Presbyterian cemetery. (Middle Ga Argus � Week of October 13, 1886)

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Mr. Hammond
A Mr. Hammond of this county was bitten on his finger by a squirrel about two weeks sence(?) and died Saturday. Some say the bite was the direct and others the indirect cause of his death. (Jackson Argus - May 10, 1895)

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William Hand - Killed
On Sunday of last week a difficulty occurred between Mr. Jack Goins and young William Hand at Hand�s mill just over the line of Butts in Monroe County in which several shots were fired and Hand was killed and Goins severely wounded. We have not heard the particulars. (Middle Ga Argus � Week of October 18, 1887)

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Mr. Oscar Hanes - Dead
Mr. O. C. Hanes of Union Springs, Ala., died at his home there after an illness of three weeks. His remains were brought here on Wednesday evening and were laid to rest in the cemetery here yesterday with Masonic honors. Dr. G. H. Carter also made some appropriate remarks at the grave and the service, as well as the occasion, was very impressive.
Mr. Hanes was a young man, perhaps 27 years of age, and his outstanding socially and morally was high. His father and his brother, Mr. George Hanes and his sister Mrs. F. M. (cannot read last name) are among the best citizens of that town and they have the hearty sympathy of our people in their sad bereavement.
(Jackson Argus - Week of April 9, 1897)

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Lucy Handrick
Old "Aunt" Lucy Handrick, colored wife of old man "Ceasor" Hendrick died on Monday morning last, her death will be regretted by her own race as well as by many white friends, who yet entertain a warm feeling for the old aunties who served us so faithfully in the Ante Bellum times.
Note: the name Handrick/Hendrick is spelled both ways in the article
(Middle Ga Argus - Week of March 10, 1881)

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Tribute to Memory of Mrs. Lula Harding
Mrs. Lula J. Harding, whose maiden name was Sharpe, was born in Monroe county, Ga., August 12, 1882. She was the daughter of Rev. W. O. and Mrs. Lizzie Sharpe. She possessed an amiable disposition, was obedient to her parents and kind and affectionate to her brother and sisters. It could truly be said of her to know her was to love her.
Being reared in a Christian home, her heart was tender and susceptible to the influence of the Holy Spirit and at the age of 19 she was converted and united with the Flovilla Baptist church under the ministry of Rev. J. E. Pound. From this day until the day of her translation she was a consistent, exemplary member of the church. Her life was hid with Christ in God. She lived in communion with her blessed Savior.
At the age of 20 she was happily married to Mr. B. C. Harding. As a wife she was true, devoted, confiding. From this union there was one son Herman, now ten years old. Since 1910 "Lula" as she was called by most people had been in declining health, submitting to four operations; at times suffering intensely, yet amidst it all she was patient and resigned.
Loving hearts and gentle hands of relatives and friends ministered to her cheerfully. She had dozens and scores of friends who solicitous of her welfare in her last illness, all of which was appreciated by her and her loved ones.
The end came peacefully, on Sunday, March 28, at 10 p.m. when her suffering ceased and she entered into that Sabbath of eternal rest in the City of God, in that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
She was laid to rest in the Flovilla Cemetery on Monday, 29th, her pastor, Rev. Arthur Jackson, officiating.
May the God of all grace comfort and sustain the aged parents, sisters, husband and son, and may they strive to meet her in the home of the good, were there will be no sad parting.
A true friend - J. S. Lewis
(Butts County Progress - Week of April 9, 1915)

Butts County Cemetery Book states: Harding, Lula Sharpe, wife of Ben G. Harding, born August 12, 1882 and died March 28, 1915 and buried at Flovilla City Cemetery

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Mrs. Hargrove
The death angel paid Jackson another visit last Sunday night and claimed the life of that noble woman Mrs. Hargrove.
Mrs. Hargrove was the aunt of Mrs. C. A. Harwell who died here several weeks ago, and during the latter's illness was a constant and a faithful watcher by the bedside. After the death of Mrs. Harwell she undertook to raise the infant boy and was being rewarded with splendid success up to the time of her death. Her home was at Covington and the remains were carried there on Monday for interment.
Mrs. Hargrove had bee a consistent member of the Methodist church from her girlhood and she was known and loved as a noble, Christian lady. Where there was sickness and suffering or sorrow she was an efficient comforter, and her self denial and deeds of charity will be long remembered.
One of her nephews, W. B. Griffin, is professor of languages at Emory college and is one of the most popular teachers in that noted institution.
Her relatives in Newton county are prominent people and they desire that The Argus extend thanks in their behalf to the good ladies of Jackson for the many kindness rendered Mrs. Hargrove in her last illness.
(Jackson Argus - Week of March 4, 1897)

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Hardwick
Mr. Hardwick, father-in-law of Mr. R. D. Andrews, died on Wednesday of last week, and was buried at Macedonia cemetery on Thursday. He, too, had long been a citizen of Butts, and lived to an advanced age. One by one the old pioneers of Butts are passing away, and new men rise up to take their places. (Middle Ga Argus � Week of October 13, 1886)

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Charles Harkness
Mr. Charles Harkness was buried today at Jackson cemetery. He was in the prime of life, but that terrible and unrelenting enemy to humanity, the caner, fastened its fatal fangs upon his system and death came to his relief on Wednesday. Mr. Harkness was a good citizen, and a gentleman whose character stands out as bright as the aurora of day. The family, relatives and numerous friends have our sympathy. (Middle Ga. Argus - Week of May 31, 1894)

In memory of our dear brother, C. S. Harkness, in Christ, he has gone to sleep in Jesus, and will wake up in glory, the tried and the true love, loving ever faithful friend. Mr. Harkness has gone from among us to his Heavenly home. What can we say? He leaves a devoted wife and four children to mourn his loss. (Middle Ga. Argus - Week of June 7, 1894)

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Mrs. Emily Harkness
It becomes our sad duty again this week to mention another of our citizens passing away. Mrs. Emily Harkness, after a lingering illness of several months, breathed her last on Saturday. She was a noble Christian lady, and sine her sixteenth year had been a consistent member of the Baptist church and died in the full hope of a blissful life beyond. Her remains were entered in the city cemetery on Sunday afternoon from the Baptist church, Rev. E. M. Hooten, conducting the funeral. (Middle Ga Argus - October 7, 1890)

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Harkness Infant Son
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Harkness died last week. (Jackson News - Week of September 20, 1882)

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HARKNESS, Mrs. Mary Thaxton
HARKNESS RITES HELD WEDNESDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Thaxton Harkness, 104, were held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from Haisten's Chapel. Rev. Kirk Nesbit and Rev. Walter Styles officiated and internment was in the Fellowship Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mrs. Harkness died Monday afternoon at the Living Center in Griffin where she had been a resident for the past four years. Daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. John F. Thaxton, she was born Jan. 1, 1876 in Butts County. She was not only the oldest member of the Fellowship Presbyterian Church at the time of her death but was believed to be the oldest resident of Butts County. Devoted to her family and friends and widely beloved by all, she spent most of her adult life at her home on Route 5, in west Butts County. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Robison of Jackson; a son, Mr. George Harkness of Jackson, one grand-daughter, Mrs. Nancy Ann Robison Stone, Nissequogue, N. Y.; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Scott Coleman, Harry Ridgeway, Warren Evans, Ronald Lane, Jerry Dickson, David Kinard, Bob Lane and Billy Ridgeway. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Jackson Progress Argus Wednesday June 18, 1980)

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William B. Harkness
One of the old landmarks of Butts county, we are sorry to learn, breathed his last yesterday afternoon. It was Wm. B. Harkness, brother of our fellow citizen, Judge J. W. Harkness. Mr. Wm. M. Harkness had been suffering untold pain for some time with a large cancer on one side of his face. He was confined to his bed from the feebleness of his health, for several days, until yesterday, we are informed that he bled to death from the cancer, and was dead before ay one discovered that he was dying. He was 73 years of age. Peace to his ashes. (Jackson News - Week of April 19, 1882)

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F. M. Harris
We regret to announce the death of Mr. F. M. Harris of Jenkinsburg on Saturday. He was a young man with a bright future before him, but was stricken down in the prime of young manhood with that dreaded maledy, consumption. His remains were laid away at Beersheba on Sunday, Elder J. L. Gunter conducting the funeral. He leaves a young wife and three children besides a host of friends to mourn his untimely death. (Middle Ga Argus � Week of April 30,1889)

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Ida Harris
Miss Ida Harris, daughter of M. L. Harris, died this morning at 10 o�clock after a lingering illness. She was a bright and interesting young lady and we extend our sympathy to the bereaved family and friends (Middle Ga Argus � Week of September 10, 1889)

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Mrs. Rebecca Gray Harris
Mrs. Rebecca Gray Harris died at Jenkinsburg, April 13th , of consumption contracted from her husband, F. M. Harris, who died of this disease several years since. She leaves four children, Pearly, Rosa, Lorenzo, and Grover, who have our sympathy. Though these children have grand parents and relatives, both on the Harris and Gray side of the family, who will not let them suffer, still they are orphans, and may God temper the wind to the shorn lamb. From our best information, this is the first death by consumption in the Gray family, and could not have been inherited. (Middle Ga. Argus - Week of April 19, 1894)

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Corporal T. H. Harris
Corporal T. H. Harris died somewhat suddenly at the home of Mr. W. L. Flynt on Thursday. (Mddle Ga Argus �Week of may 12, 1890)

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Huddie (Huldie) Harry
Miss Huddie (Huldie) Harry, who has been living with Mr. Emannel Davidson for the past twelve or thirteen years, died last Saturday night. She leaves five small children without anybody to look after them or any means of support, and our opinion is that there should be speedy steps taken by the proper authorities to make arrangements for them to be taken care of in some way or other. (Middle Ga Argus � Week of May 7, 1889)

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Mrs. Susan Harwell
Mrs. Susan Harwell of near Starrsville, Newton county, died last week after an illness of some two months. Her death was the result of complicated troubles and was not altogether unexpected to her relatives and friends. She was 66 years of age at the time of her death and was in some respects a remarkable woman. She raised ten children to be grown and honored members of the society in which they moved. The youngest child, a daughter, is now twenty five years old. Messrs. C. L. and C. A. Harwell of this place are her sons. They are regarded here as useful citizens and worthy gentlemen. They have our sincere sympathy in the loss of their first and best friend. (Jackson, Argus - Week of January 14, 1897)

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Sallie D. Head
It is with true inward regret that we are called upon today to chronicle the death of Mrs. Sallie D. Head, wife of Rev. T. J. Head of Spalding County which occurred on Thursday of last week. Mrs. Head was a daughter of the later Judge M. Meritt of Monroe County, and was a lady of rare accomplishments and a true model of genuine Christian womanhood. She had long been a member of the Primitive Baptist church, having been baptized into the membership of Liberty, in this county on the second Sunday in August 1865, by Rev. J. P. Lyon. She leaves a large family of children; some of whom are quite small, besides a grief-stricken husband and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Her remains were buried in the family cemetery of the late Dr. J. D. Head at River Side in this county on Saturday.(Middle Ga. Argus - Week of November 22,1887)

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Heath
A little daughter of Mr. Heaths' died December 25th, last. (Jackson News - Week of January 11, 1882)

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Mrs. Heauseler
On Saturday after two weeks fever, Mrs. Heauseler, wife of Mr. G. W. Heauseler, of this county, died at her home near Bethel church. (Middle Ga. Argus - Week of December 4, 1888)

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Cliford Henderson
Clifford Henderson of Covington, son of Gen. R. J. Henderson is dead. (Jackson News - Week of March 8, 1882)

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Henry R. Henderson
Mr. Henry R. Henderson, formerly of Jones County, died at his home on Walnut street on yesterday at five o�clock, p.m. His family had been living at Jackson for several months, while he worked with the bridge builders on the railroad, visiting his family whenever he could leave his work. He contracted typhoid fever on the road and came home some three weeks ago and despite the efforts of our best medical skill he died as above stated. His remains were carried to his old home for interment, accompanied by his grief stricken wife and step-daughter and brother, Mr. J. J. Henderson, of Griawoldville. (Middle Ga. Argus - Week of September 10, 1889)

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Mr. Frank Hendrick has passed to "that borne whence no travelor returns" at the ripe age of nearly 72 years, having left his friends and loved ones the memory of a life without guile. He was born in Jones Co., Ga. on Feb. 22, 1823 and was raised in the adjoining County of BUTTS. He attended school at Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co. about the years of 1840 to 1842, the now celebrated Chas. W. Smith (Bill Arp) was one of his school mates. returning to JACKSON, Butts County, he read Law and was admitted to the bar but never practiced owing to ill health. He then settled on a farm on the Ocmulgee River & commenced farming and followed this occupation through life. About the year 1855 he came to Ala. and settled near Orion in this County. He married in 1856 a daughter of Col. Thos. Thornton, of near Union Springs who died during the latter part of the war, leaving 2 daughters and a son. In 1866 he was again married. This time to Miss Cloud of BUTTS CO., GA. Who survives him together with a daughter, Mrs. F. C. Bass, and two sons, Walter B. & Frank, Jr. In 1859 he left Pike and settled in the vicinity of Midway, which was then Barbour County, which he remained until coming here about 1871. Mr. Hendrick had been a member of the Missionary Baptist Church 43 years, having joined at Macedonia Butts Co., Ga. in 1851 and during that time he practiced the tenets of his faith. To his family and friends he has left a heritage greater than riches, that of an unsullied name. One against which as the years go by no arrow of malice will be leveled for his life was an exemplification of the Golden Rule. A good man has laid aside life's armor for the reward of the faithful. Peace to his ashes.(Brundidge Newspaper July 6, 1894)

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Major Hendrick Dead

Major Henry Hendrick died at his old home in this place at 7 o´clock on Friday morning after six years confinement with paralysis.

He had lived a citizen of this county and had filled many places of honor and trust, besides making a clean and gallant record as a soldier.

He was born in Baldwin County, Ga., May 9,1821, moved to butts county in 1823.

He was admitted to the bar in his nineteenth year, was a member of the secession convention of 1861 and voted against the ordinance of secession, but signed it when it passed.  He entered the confederate army in September ´61, and was at Jackson, Miss., Chickamauga and all the engagements from Dalton to Jonesboro, and back to Nashville where he was made prisoner December 1864 and released September 1865.  he returned and resumed his profession at his old home.

In December 1881 he was stricken with paralysis from which he never rallied

He was for 39 years a member of the Baptist church, was generous to a fault, and from his lips his family never heard an oath or an improper word. (Middle Ga Argus � Week of August 6,1887)

Henry Hendrick � Resolution

St. John�s Lodge, No. 45, F. & A.M. � August 15,1887
Again Death, is silent but solemn step, as invaded our sanctum, and his awful mandate has gone forth. While it was not altogether unexpected, yet we are grieved at the loss of our brother Henry Hendrick.
He had been in failing health for some years, and bore his sufferings with fortitude and patience. The end came, and on the 28th day of last July he quietly closed his eyes and fell asleep. His departure was painless and peaceful. In his death this lodge recognizes the loss of an old, esteemed, worthy and accomplished Mason. The tenets of the order were his law, and he walked therein for a long tenure of years without reproach. Loving and kind, generous to a fault, none knew but to love him.
We withhold not from his memory the praise his virtues claim. Wherefore:
Resolved, 1, - That we leave a blank page upon the minutes of this lodge sacred to his memory.
Resolve, 2, - That these resolutions be published once in the Middle Georgia Argus, and that a copy be furnished the family of the deceased.
Resolved, 3 � That we extend to the family of our worthy deceased brother our condolence, and that we as Masons emulate his virtues and thereby keep green his sacred memory.
Resolve, 4, - That the lodge be draped in mourning and that the members wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
F. J. Key, R. G. Bryans, E. P. Catchings.
(Middle Ga Argus � August 16,1887)

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Murder at Hendrick�s Mill
On Saturday about 4 o�clock young Willie Hendrick was shot and killed at Hendrick�s mill in this county. Dick Fincher is in jail accused of doing the deadly work, but from the best evidence we can gather, the fatal shot was accidental. Fincher was seen at the mill, and was also seen going from the mill after the shot was heard, but when he was arrested denied knowing anything about the killing, saying that he had not been there, and also making several different statements concerning his whereabouts at the time, but after he was faced with the proof that he was at the mill when he pistol fired, he owned up and stated that he was there, and when he and Hendrick was trying to trade pistols Hendrick accidentally fired his own pistol which killed him instantly. The coroner�s jury was not satisfied with his statement, however, and remanded him to jail. The deceased was a noble, quiet inoffensive young man just twenty-one years, son of Mr. Matt Hendrick of this county. His death is deeply deplored by all. (Middle Ga Argus - Week of November 13,1888)

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Bettie Higgins
Our community was sadly shocked this morning at the announcement of the death of Miss Bettie Higgins, which occurred at the residence of Mr. S. O. Ham on last night at 7 o�clock. Miss Higgins had been on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Ham, for several weeks and had been sick but a few days before her death. She was twenty years old and was a model of purity and Christian loveliness. He remains were carried to her home at Cohutta Georgia this morning for burial. The Argus tenders sympathies. (Middle Ga Argus � Week of November 22, 1887)

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Mrs. Hightower
Mrs. Hightower, an estimable lady of our town, died of consumption Monday. She was buried in Newton County, her former home. Mr. O. G. Hightower, the bereaved husband, and the children have our sympathy, Mrs. Hightower was a good Christian lady and is safe in her eternal home. (Jackson Argus - Week of January 25, 1895)

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Mrs. Elisabeth Hilly
Mrs. Elisabeth Hilly, who was 95 years old died at the home of her grand daughter, Mrs. R. R. Cawthon, last week. For several years she has been drawing a pension from the United States on account of services of her husband in the Mexican war.
(Jackson Argus - Week of June 7, 1895)

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Mr. Robert Lee Hoard, son of Mr. W. D. Hoard of this county, died on yesterday after six days confinement with pneumonia. He had just entered into manhood being about twenty-two years of age, and had a bright future before him; but alas, we know not the day nor the hour when the dreaded monster will make his call. (Middle Ga. Argus - Week of June 11, 1889)

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Mr. Jeff Holder, formerly of High Fall, died at his home at Wynn�s Mills on Thursday. (Middle Ga. Argus - Week of January 15, 1889)

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Feully Murdered
We learn that the murder of John Holifield who was raised in the county and went from here to Florida in the fall of 1884 is coming rapidly to light and that five men are now in jail in Florida as being accessors to the killing. Two of three men are former Butts county men. Detectives have been working up the case for some time, but only a few days ago the suspected parties were arrested. (Middle Ga Argus � Week of November 6, 1887)

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Mrs. E. M. Hooten (Sarah C. Shaw)
In all the sorrows and bereavements incident to human life, it is the Christians duty to kiss the hand of Providence saying �Thy will be done,� having a perfect faith in the goodness of God, which shall surely work out for His children a happluess(?) that will last through the ages of eternity.
It is the religion of Jesus alone that sweetens the cup of sorrow, which yields a relief to the stricken heart, bidding its faith to look away beyond the grave into that bright Heaven on the other side, where Christ is gathering together his loved ones from every land. He has sent this messenger among us for a treasure. He had need of in his kingdom Mrs. E. M. Hooten, wife of our beloved pastor.
Miss Sarah C. Shaw was born in Jasper County, Georgia, September 12, 1836. She was united in marriage to Mr. Hooten in 1856. In the year 1857 she was converted to the religion of our blessed Redeemer. By the exercise of a perfect faith in the atonement of Christ, she accrued the eternal blessings, which await the faithful �in that glorious home of the soul.� Soon after her conversion she became a member of the Presbyterian church, and so remained until 1867, when she united with the Baptist denomination. She was baptized by Rev. W. G. McMichael. On the 29 of November 1889 her pure spirit answered the call of God, and was lifted to its author.
In the life and character of our departed sister was found every species of excellence; every white flower of virtue which wreaths so beautifully the pure brow of perfect womanhood.
She was the light of her home circle, a devoted wife and helpmate to her husband; a mother whose tenderness and watch care for her children was such as Christ used as a type for his love for us. Her grand motive in her social and domestic life was to serve God and promoted His glory; to brighten the lives of all around her by letting her �light shine,� � the Christian�s light, the rays of which are patience, truth, justices, mercy and love.
Though she is gone the influence of her noble Christian life still lives to purify the memories in which they are treasured. The most convincing evidence of the reality of Christ�s religion to the world is its beautiful principles lived in everyday life. This grand testimony she gave us. Now her earthly pilgrimage is ended. Christ has reached down and plucked another jewel for its crown. Calling upon us to consign the temple of that fair soul to the silent trust of the grave. O leave it there to rest in peace. God will watch over and cherish it, and will be certain to raise it in the last day. (Middle Ga Argus � Week of December 17, 1889) Mrs. E. M. Hooten
Mr. E. M. Hooten, wife of the pastor, of the Baptist Church at this place, sweetly passes through the dark valley of the shadow of death. Never has it been our duty as a journalist to chronicle a more peculiarly sad death than that of Mrs. E. M. Hooten, which occurred on Friday at 11 o�clock a.m. of a complication of diseases, principle among which was pneumonia. Her remains were interred in the city cemetery at 12 o�clock Sunday after a funeral service at the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. J. T. Kimbell. The minister dwelt very feelingly and pathetically upon the many queenly virtues of the departed one as a wife, mother and friend, and everyone listened to his talk with the greatest interest, and often the whole congregation would be moved to tears. At the close of the services the casket was opened and everyone in the church came forward to look up the face for the last time. The family came last and the scene, when six grown sons, besides the husband, several daughters stood over the coffin weeping as if their hearts were indeed broken, went home to heart. The pitiful cry of little Willie and Susie, twins, for �Mama! Mama!� was enough to move a heart of stone. The sorrow of the whole family was pitiable and the sons could hardly bear to move from looking upon the face of their mother for the last time.
Rev. Mr. Kimbell announced that the services would be concluded at the grave and then the body was conveyed to the hearse and then to the cemetery. The procession was one of the longest ever seen in Jackson, as every one who could do so, attended the burial. At the grave the closing prayer was offered and the coffin with its precious contents was covered and with sad hearts for all, and sadder ones for a large, now motherless family, turned away. As a wife, mother, neighbor and friend, Mrs. Hooten had few equals and no superiors, and she will be sadly missed. We extend our deepest sympathies to the sorrowing ones in this their hour of sore affliction.
In this connection Mr. Hooten requests us to return his sincerest thanks to the people of the whole community of Jackson and others for their kind attention during his wife�s illness, and their universal sympathy extended him and family in their great bereavement.(Middle Ga. Argus � Week of December 3, 1889)

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Dovie Huson
Miss Dovie Huson died yesterday morning a half past 4 o�clock, after a long illness. She has been confined to her bed for several months and though everything possible was done by medical skill to restore her to health again, it did no good. She was about fifteen years of age, and was a consistent member of the Methodist church. Miss Dovie was bright and amiable young lady, with a gentle and loving disposition, and she was universally loved by all who knew her. She bore her sufferings well, and was ready for the Master�s call when it came. Mis Dovie leaves a widowed mother, and a brother and sister to mourn her death. Weep not, relatives and friends � Dovie has gone to meet with friends and loved ones who have gone before, to the haven of rest where sickness, death and sorrow are unknown.
Her death has cast a gloom over our town and community.
To the grief stricken family we extend our heart felt sympathy in the loss of one so loved by all as was Miss Dovie Huson.
The funeral was preached at the Methodist church this afternoon by Rev. Mr. Dillard, who paid fitting tribute to the memory of our departed loved one. (Middle Ga Argus � Week of October 1, 1889)

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