The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-29
w. T. SAXON BURIED
AT PARROT SUNDAY
OTHER NEWS OF THE WEEK.
PERSONAL MENTION AND
HIGH SCHOOL ITEMS.

t The mufled drums have sounded
and another of the old soldiers of the
gray has crossed the river and rests
under the shade OF the tree. A shadow
of sadness was cast over the entire
, town when it was learned on Friday
night that Mr. William T. Saxon had
just passed away Several years ago
ne suffered stroke OF paralysis and
since then he has been almost an IN
valid. As the years went by, at his
advanced age he grew weaker and
while all knew he was extremely Tee
bic no one realized the end was so
near at hand. With his passing the
last of a family OF II children IS now
numbered with the dead. Mr.. Saxon
was born in Calhoun county on March
49, l843. He took up arms in defense
OF his beloved southland in 1862, go
ing with company OF volunteers from
Calhoun county under Captain Dickey.
He served in the 5lst Georgia regi-
ment, company +, At the battle OF
Fredericksburg in May, 1862, he was
wounded in the right leg which had
to be amputated Just above the knee.
On account OF this misfortune he on
" served a short time, but was
brave and valiant soldier He married
Miss Jane Curry on July Is, 1872, who
died in May, 1881. A few years later
he married his sister-in-laW, Miss Ad-
die Curry, who survives him. In his
Young manhood he was a member OF
the Free VIII Baptist church, and
took an active part in church work, be
ing superintendent OF the Sunday
school for number OF years. Mr..
Saxon was an excellent citizen, man
LOT high sense OF honor; his name was
a synonym of honesty. His liberality,
mild and gentle disposition won for
him scores Of friends. He moved from
Calhoun county to Shellman i'll 1892,
where he lived until 1911, when he
came to Parrott OF late years he has
lived with his two daughters, Mrs. +.
S. Pinkston, of PARROT, and Mrs. Ed
Cook, Of Rich1and, who survive him.
He is also survived by two grand
children. Merle Pinkston, OF Parrot,
and Albert Saxon, of Albany, and a
host of relatives and friends, who eX
tend to the bereaved family their sin
r cere sympathy The funeral services
were held at the home of Mrs. Ed
} Pinkston on Sunday morning at 10
) O'Clock, with Rev John Martin, OF
| Cuthbert, performing the last sad
rites. Many folks from Shelman, Al
Z bany and Richland came over Sunday
to pay the last respects to Mr.. Saxon.
| The beautiful floral offerings gave tes-
timony of the high esteem in which
he was held by all who knew him.
News From the Sick.
The many friends OF Mr. j. H.
Pritchard are glad to learn that he has
recovered from a recent illness.
The many friends OF Miss Lucy Mae
Bridges will learn with regret that she
is still confined to her bed. Miss Myr-
tie Stubs is taking her place at the
r telephone exchange.
On Saturday while putting up a wire
fence Mr. Lovett Wills was badly
: hurt In some unaccountable manner
i part of the stretcher gave way and
= Mr.. Wills was thrown about six feet
; against the iron part OF the stretcher,
Il badly bruising both legs and inJurlng
: his shoulder when he hit the ground
+ For several days he had extremely
i high fever, his suffering was intense
and the family was very uneasy about
: him. We are glad to say that he is
much better and hope he will soon be
well.
Bridge Party.
Miss Louise Pinkston was hostess
at her home on "Wednesday afternoon
when she complimented her sister
Miss Charley Pinkston. In the recep-
ton hall, parlor and dining room a
color scheme OF pink and white was
effectively carried out with pink and
white carnations and pink roses. Nah
iongg. bridge and a contest furnished
the entertainment for the afternoon.
Dinner Party.
Mrs. Ollie b Balch entertained on
Tuesday for the young ladies teaching
in the PARROT school. The reception
hall and dining room were artistically
decorated in pink roses. Covers were
laid for eight, and a delicious four
course dinner was served
Parrott Personals.
Miss Charley Pinkston returned to
Andrew college on Thursday after
spending the Easter holidays with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. W. R. Pink
ston.
Mrs. S. J. Carter had as her guests
on Wednesday Mr.. and Mrs. George
McLain. of Dawson, and Mr.. and Mrs
H. ]. ?. McLain, of Atlanta
: Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett Pinkston, OF
Jacksonville, and Mrs. Woods, OF
Richland. spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. NJ n. Woods
Mrs, John Watkins and little daugh-
tiers, Frances and Curtis, OF Doerun,
arrived Wednesday to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Curt Whaley
DR. and Mrs r. r. Holt and little
daughters, Marie and Minnie Reid,
spent the past week in Eatonton Wis
iting relatives.
Miss Mittibel Pinkston has returned
to Bessie Tiff college after visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Z. E. Pinkston.
Mrs Pinson, of Sylvester, and Mrs.
Thompson, OF Ty Ty spent the week