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OBITUARY
Alex Hawkins, died at his home June
12, 1924 at 6:30 Pm. his funeral will be
held at St. Luke A. M..E. where he has
been a member for about 28 years he
was the head Steward and everyone
thought lots of him both white and col
ored, he left to morn his loss his wife
Mrs. Ruby Hawkins, two Sisters Mrs.
Dartbus Low, and Mrs. Jullie Robinson
from Chicago, one brother Mr. Charlie
Hawkins and a host of relatives and his
wife sisters and brother wish to thank
the whole E. Athens for their kindness
during his illness.
Mrs. Laura Gregory Thomas was born
in Athens, Ga., in 1871 where she was
reared. She attended the schools here
a*d later Atlanta University qualifying
for a teacher.
In 1896 she was married to Mr, Eu
gene Thomas. This, union was blessed
with three children, Mrs. Thomas
was happily converted in 1916 and
united with the First Congregational/
Church. x f
She was loyal to her f ieuds, this
church, and a faithful wife and mother.
A MOTHER IN ISRAEL
HAS FALLEN
Mrs. Fannie Mills-Lewis, an excellent woman
and Well informed citizen, passes
Death, the last enemy that shall be
destroyed and whose path armies, navies
and entreaties canuot obstruct or
wipe away, is still moving through the
land. He is still cutting with his two
edged sword, and the rich and the poor;
the high and the lowly eternally fear
him.
On the 25th day of May the home of
our belove sister, Mrs. Fannie Mills
Lewis was visited by this monster, on
on his pale white horse that steals away
as suddenly as he comes he bore her a
way to that city from which no traveler
has ever been known to return.
But like the voyager who was waiting
for the setting of the sails of the ship,
Mrs. Lewis had the exact fare ready.
Mrs. Lewis was born in Athens. She
attended here in her girlhood and later
studied at Atlanta University. In her
early years she was married to Mr. Rob
ert Lewis, of which union one son, I
saac Lewis was born.
THE ATHKNb REPUBLIQUE
Her membership was with the Con
gregational Church in which institution
she was an ever faithful member. Hers
was a lovable disposition, and tenents
and neighbors always appreciated her
presence. She had spent a great many
of her years teaching, and at the time of
her death—which flash—she
was teaching in the vicinity of Winter
ville. Her passing occasioned many
bowed heads and sad hearts. Survj : .
ring her are: two nieces Mrs. I'. L. Price
of Jacksonville, Mrs. Aggie L. Hudson,
of Athens & Ed. Mills, of Crawford, Ga.
Neal* Killian
The rnarrige ceremony of Miss Sarah
Annice Neal and William Hertie Killian
was solemnized in Atlanta Saturday,
7, 1924.
These two busy youngsters waived all
the pomp and paraphernalia usually
indulged in, and resigned themselves to
the affections of each othef,' just mar.
in accordance with the law’s of the state
and of God, and then came home.
Mr. and Mrs. Killian will domicile at
120 S. Harris street the cozy little home
that Mr. Killian recently purchased
from the wid »w of the late Courtney
Thomas.
Miss Neal, who is a graduate of Geor
gia Normal and Agricultural Institute,
of Albany, Ga., was teaching at South
land, Institute, Southland, Arkansas at
the time of their marriage.
As these “newly-weds” trudge past
the milesstones of this life their niauj
friends stand ready to serve.
DISTINGUISHED PER-
SONAGE VISITS ATHENS
The business and prosessi.mal mer.
and women of Athens were glad to wel
come the Rev Mr E. 1). Newsome,
Grand Master o, the Independent Bene
volent Order, a shoit time ago.
Mr. Newsome is very enterprising,
and is connected with many of our pro
jects throughout the state. He is
theroughly an optomist, believing 100
per cent in the possibilities of his race
He called at the office of the Republi
que while here and paid a year’s sub
scription.
yirs, A. /Wcb.»Creivs
In The Citj>
Mrs. Alice McLaughlin Crews, who
spent a year and a half in Africa, “the
Land of Our Fathers,” is in the city vis
iting relatives and friends. Mrs Crews
is the picture of health and happiness,
and the lovable disposition of her girl
hood abides. The trip gave her the op-
visit Spain, France and
England, and thus greatly increased
her experience and appreciation of the
peoples of the earth. Her many friends
were indeed glad to see her.
Mrs. A. J. Hubbard, of Saint Angus®
tine, Fla., is in the city visiting rela
tives and friends. She will return to
the “Land of Flowers” in July.
Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Wright spent the
day at Center Tuesday. They were ac
companied by their little Odaughter,
Thelma and little Vivian Jones and Mrs.
Maggie Jennings, the latter’s grand
mother. Vivian will spend a while in
the country.
Mrs. Victoria Shaw, of 664 N. Hull
street, was ailed to Elberton last week
on account of the illness of her mother,
Mrs. Henry Shaw.
Mrs. Della Mae Benson of 690 Hull
street, is now living at Clarksdale, Miss.
Mr. F. C. M. Burke, of the Guaranty
Life Insurance Company, lek .the city
last week for Gainesville. Messrs. J.
11. Causey and Thomas who assisted
him in inspecting the Athens district,
left Atlanta the same day.
Mrs. J. C. Stovall of 383 A Marlin St
Atlanta, Ga., her little son and Mrs.
i.ula Bostick is visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Jno. Winfrey of 228 Rockspring street,
for three weeks vacation.
Miss Willie Mae Hardeman, of 540 N.
Peters street, who was ill sometime ago,
is much improved.
Mrs. Mollie Wilbanks,of 347 Fairview
street, left the city ou the 11th inst, for
Washington, D, C.
Mrs. Mary Collins, of 323 Fairview
street, is expecting her son home from
Chicago soon.
Jun* 21, 1924