The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-01
MACLAND

Mr.. Robert Guffin, formerly of this
place died at his home in East Point
last Sunday morning. Mr.. Guffin
liver here several years and on ac-
count of failing health sold his farm
three years ago and moved to East
Point. He was about sixty years of
age and had been a member of the
Presbyterian church since his boy
hood and has been an honor to his
church all the way through. For
the past five years he had been
great sufferer but never complained
Was always cheerful and had a kind
word for all. AS an honest and up-
right man he could not be excelled.
He was an obliging neighbor and a
valuable citizen, always looking to
the welfare Of his community. Mr..
Gufdn was a man whose example
would do to follow for he was a true
man in every way. His body was
brought to Macland Monday morn
ing and inferred in the cemetery
here. The funeral was conducted by
Rev. E. D. Patton, of Acworth and
Rev. Mr.. Thomas, of Atlanta. The
pau bearers were his three sons.
Messrs. Fred, Charlie and Elmer
Quinn, his soninlaw, Mr.. J. M. Will
liams, his brother, Mr.. Thomas Cuff
in and nephew. Dewitt GufRn. He
leaves a wife and three sons, all of
Atlanta, Two daughters, Mrs. Claud
Greer. of Charleston and Mrs. J. M.
Williams, of Cedartown. Several
grandchildren, one brother at Lost
Mountain and one in Texas. Also
one sister, Miss Susie Gufin, who
made her home with him. The cas-
ket was literally covered with beau
tiful flowers, tributes from relatives
and friends. A large concourse of
his friends and neighbors attended
the funeral. The bereaved ones
have our sympathy
We are glad to report that aunt
frankie Brown is able to walk by
the help of her stick.
Miss Vannah Hopkins, of Powder
Springs spent last week with her
cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. B. V. Hopkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elvin Lemon, of At
lanta, spent the week end with Mrs.
Lemons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H.
Clay
Messrs. w. P and H. H. Clay and
families and Mr.. A. A. Griggs at
tend the funeral of Hon. Jasper
Clay which occurred at Nebo, Paul
ding county, last Tuesday. Mr.. Clay
was reared in this county and mar
ried Miss Martha Pace They NOV
ed to Paulding soon after their mar
riage. He was one of the most pros
porous citizens of that county Rep
resented the county once in the leg
lslature, was a consistent member of
the Methodist church and lived a
quiet christian life. His dying tes-
timony was that all was we'll and
that he was ready to 60 He will
be sadly missed in the county where
he had lived so long. He leaves
a wife and several children, all
grown, who have our sympathy.
Miss Elvera Warner is spending
some time with relatives and friends
in DOuglasville.
Messrs, r, r. Petree and w. P.
Clay have improved their residences
by adding new yard fences.
Mr.. Carthell Warner, of Washing
ton, Ca, is spending the heated
term with home folks.
Mrs. H. H. Clay has returned
home from Birmingham where she
visited Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hewitt,
who announced the arrival of fine
son few days ago.
Mr. Cicero Estes has an automo-
bile and seems to enjoy riding in it,.
Our protracted meeting will be-
gin the second Sunday in August.
Rev. S. r. Belk, of Atlanta, will
come over Monday to assist brother
Rutland during the week. DR.. Belk
has many friends here who will be
glad to hear him preach.
Mr.. Jesse Munsey, of Chattahoo-
chez spent Saturday night and Sun
day with friends here.
We have had several good show
ers here of late and our crops are
looking very we'll.
RUBY.