Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-02
DEATHS IN GEORGIA.

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Mrs. Emily A. H. willet, widow of the
late Prof. ]. E. willet. of Mercer uni
versity, and daughter Of Rev. Ellington
NJ Sanders, the first president of that
institution, died Monday evening at the
home of her son, Mr.. Hugh NJ, Willet, US
Edgewood avenue. after an illness of sew
eral months. She was rs years old.
1T am so tired 1 want to go home.
These were her words as she passed
away.
Mrs. Willet was born at Penfleld, where
Mercer university was first located. She
was educated at the foremost schools Of
the section, and was always known for
her liberal culture. She married Prof. ].
E. Willet whose name Is still one of
the richest traditions Of Mercer. About
1870, when the seat of the university was
changed to Macon, Prof and Mrs. Willet
took up their residence there. After
service of nearly half a century. he re-
signed. They went first to Augusta, where
for three years he lectured on chemis-
try at the medical college. Then they
came to Atlanta. Prof Willet died in
1897. Mrs. willet has since been living here
with her children-Mrs. C.. A. Davis and
Mr.. Hugh M. Willet. --1 t,-
CRAwFORDVILLE, Ca. June 29.-The
this city, but who died in Cartersville.
Ca. last Friday night, were brought here
Saturday afternoon and taken immedi-
ateiy to the old home at Lyneville. six
miles out from this place. the interment
taking place the following day at Bethes-
da church. The esteem In which he was
held by all prompted. large number o.
floral offerings, most touching among
which was the one sent by his school
xxyi1n faHRnr
last year.
prof Asbury is survived by three
brothers. T. r. and F. L., Of Crawford.
Vile. and d. n. Asbury. Of Atlanta, and
a sister, Miss Eva Asoury, Of Crawford
vile.
Frank d. Munson, Is years old. chief
clerk to Superintendent c. b. Wilpurn'
of the Birmingham division OF the Atian-
ia Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, cleo
here at a private sanitarium MONDAY
night as the result of injuries sustained
Sunday afternoon, near Woodbury. A
track motor car which Mr.. Munson was
trying out jumped the rails several
wards away. He was brought to Atlanta
that evening on a special train and given
every attention possible. His injuries
however, proved fatal.
with him on the motor car at the time
was Road Moster E. A. Clark, who was
also thrown, but miraculously escaped
harm.
Following a short illness, Miss Kate
Banks diel at a private sanitarium Mon
day afternoon at 6 O'Clock. surrounded
by all her relatives. She had been Ill only
a short time and her death came as
shock to her many friends and rela-
tives
Miss Banks was Just q years or age
and was one of the most popular young
women in Atlanta's younger set.
WADLEY, Ca, June 30.-While at the
dinner today Mr.. Angus Bennett Dono-
van was taken with a hemorThage which
caused his death in about ten minutes.
Mr.. Donovan was a member OF one OF
the most prominent families Of Georgia
He leaves one brother. Mr.. W. o.
Donovan, of Macon; two sisters, Mrs.
n g. Owens and Mrs. Claud Shewmalke.
of Atlanta: a wife and two children. He
was married twice, his first wife being
Miss Alice Brigg, Of Lincolnton, N c.
Mr.. Charles w. Hart died at the family
residence, 1913 Glenwood avenue, Tuesday
evening, after lingering Illness He had
been in feeble health for some time and
~CNANN
time he was connected with Kelley Broth
ers as bookkeeper. e.. O.
CEDAR SPRINGS, Ga. June 9o.-Pro7
lessor T. ]. Threadgille, prominent ed
ucator of Alabama, died at Cedar
Springs. Ca, June 18th.
The deceased belonged to a promineA t
old southern family and leaves many
friends in Alabama and Florida, where
ne has lived. He Is survived by wife
and two daughters,
wAYcRoss.. Ca. June zs-Maj. R. r, Bird
died at his home here Monday morning az .
o'clock after an illness OF seven weeks. His
condition was not sonsiaersa 5 ~ up .Dt
ing and since Saturday the end was expected By
his family. -.--.
ior's Greek. in 1915 BE spent his early life
IN Liberty county and after living In several
other sections OF the state. moved to WAycrosa
home since he married Miss Hines. OF EffnE-
ham county, who survives him. with four chill:
dren. Miss Lizzie Bird Msssrs J. O.; O. It:.S ana
Mrs. W. H. Bradley, OF Wayeross and Mrs; y
c. Hodges. OF statesboro. also mourn his loss.
Major Bird was member Of the south GsoT-
Der OF the Methodist church. He took an active
Interest in ell matters that related to the hiso-
x q tae T lover ~ tse southern cause
ADRIAN, Ca June Soc. A. Miller, travel
ing salesman for the Stillmore Grocery comp
4 o;ciock In the afternoon in the stofehouse or
lanes Mercantile Co., OF heart failure -,
He Is survived by q wife and two small chill
dren.
RAINBRlDGE Ga. June 2s.-ars. T. 3.
Halves died Monday morning at o'clock affer
an axtended Illness She was the wife OF Hon
r. Hswes a prominent attorney OF this
section. She leaves two girls. aged ten anu
iv,eiye wears She formerly Miss stella
Wright Of this city, daughter OF hr, ~. W.
wright The funeral took place this afternoon.
EDITOR w. N. BENNs
- rs DEAD AT BUTLER
+ BUTLER. Ca, July i-Wnliam N.
Renns. senior editor of the Butler Her
aid died at his nome here Tuesday
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