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2 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