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The Monroe Art Guild on October 20th gave a tour of the Resthaven Cemetery in downtown Monroe. Sharing with people some fun facts and discovering history about notable citizens and the cemetery.
A
Like
an
annual
resthaven
fall
cemetery
tour,
as
you
know,
we
have
this
last
year.
In
the
spring,
we
did
one
over
20,
Baptist
cemetery
in
all
the
ones
we've
done
have
been
so
well
received.
That
I
can't
imagine
that
this
tradition
to
let
it
be
interrupted
anytime
soon,
I
think
we'll
continue
on
with
it,
because
it's
going
so
well.
I
do
want,
to.
You
know,
just
think
a
couple
of
people
going
to
faint
letters,
funeral
home
who
provide
this
tent
for
us
today
and
the
chairs
to
get
started.
A
They
also
provide
us
the
sponsorship
money
that
enabled
us
to
breath
of
brochures
and
the
cards
in
the
mail.
So
we,
if
you
see
great
letter
sometime
this
year
and
tell
me
said,
thank
you
for
that
sponsorship,
Brian
Harman
director,
the
org.
You
should
be
here
in
a
moment
that
he
is
wrapping
up
things
going
on
the
road
with
fall
fest.
A
B
Very
appreciate
that
I
mind
you
sit
down
since
I
am
somewhat
age,
don't
like
I,
said:
I
also
swung
it
up,
but
I
want
say
what
an
honor
it
is
to
meet
with
you
again
on
the
second
annual
tour
of
rest
haven
cemetery.
It
is
wonderful
to
see
so
many
friends
and
familiar
faces
back
here
as
we
salute
more
Monroe
citizens
who
helped
shape
into
fine
our
city
and
county
and
before
I
begin.
B
I,
too
want
to
express
my
appreciation
to
a
few
people
who
have
done
a
lot
of
hard
work
and
given
a
lot
of
effort
to
put
on
this
event
to
greg
meadows
again,
but
not
only
sponsoring
the
event,
but
for
the
tents
and
the
chairs.
This
makes
it
feel
more
like
what
we're
supposed
to
be
doing
in
the
cemetery
his
enthusiasm
for
what
we're
doing,
along
with
his
willingness
to
help
out
any
way,
gets
so
much
appreciated
by
everyone
involved.
With
this
tool.
B
To
Carol
and
their
Bradley
Susan
Steve
Brown
Sandra
Connor
Tommy,
a
and
Brian
Harman
of
the
Monroe.
Our
Gil
I
want
to
extend
a
big
thank
you,
but
all
the
time
they
have
given
to
ensure
these
tours
become
a
reality.
It's
because
of
their
ongoing
love
of
Monroe's
history
and
the
appreciation
of
our
rich
heritage.
It
makes
possible
these
tours
in
giving
glimpses
of
the
people
who
gave
Monroe
the
background
history
that
now
stretches
into
the
future.
You
all
deserve
a
great
big.
Thank
you.
B
This
is
such
a
beautiful
crisp
autumn
day
and
because
one
of
those
being
profiled
today
loved
this
time
of
the
year
better
than
any
other
I
feel
it
appropriate
to
share
with
you
a
segment
of
a
poem
that
Walton
County,
the
Walton
Tribune
editor
and
publisher
Ernest
camp
in
on
December.
The
second
1924
the
poem
is
entitled
autumn
leaves,
and
he
writes.
B
In
the
arms
of
the
Zephyrs
that
howl
the
night
and
the
prismatic
picture
you
bring,
to
my
view,
is
ladened
with
hope
and
harmony
to
in
forest
and
woodland.
Your
cadence
has
stirred
the
soft
heart
of
nature,
the
soul
of
the
bird
and
the
resonant
swing
of
your
form
in
the
air
left.
A
memory
of
seasons,
both
wondrous
and
fair
dead,
leaves
of
autumn.
What
a
message
you
bring
from
autumn
and
summer
and
winter
and
spring.
B
B
One
of
the
hidden
treasures
of
meandering
through
a
cemetery
is
the
information
one
can
glean
from
looking
at
the
headstones
markers
and
miles.
If
you
come
across
a
grave
of
someone,
you
don't
know
and
want
to
know
more
about
the
person
back.
Issues
of
the
Walton
Tribune
can
in
most
cases
be
helpful.
However,
in
some
cases,
people
are
buried
in
cemeteries
with
little
or
no
information,
except
they
died
and
would
do
a
proper
burial.
B
B
Many
have
asked
the
question:
how
did
someone
almost
totally
unknown
managed
to
acquire
one
of
the
choices?
Burial
plots
in
the
cemetery,
the
facts,
as
they
were
told
to
me
or
as
follows?
Mr.
Reiger,
known
to
those
at
the
time
as
the
old
German
was
found
dead
at
the
boarding
house
of
mrs.
alice
aycock
on
februari,
the
second
1948
dr.
Samuel
de
fries,
was
called
to
miss
a
Cox
home
to
pronounce
him
dead
in
an
inquest
was
held
on
the
order
of
dr.
B
fit
PD
Brisco
to
rule
out
any
foul
foul
play
an
autopsy
was
performed
and
the
information
was
turned
over
to
the
car
in
his
office
who
rules
his
death
is
natural
causes.
The
remains
were
taken
to
the
e
l
almond
company
for
preparation
for
burial,
while
relatives
were
searched
for
notices
of
mr
rogers.
Death
were
printed
in
the
Atlanta
papers,
along
with
radio
notices,
asking
anyone
who
might
have
known
him
or
members
of
the
family
to
please
notify
the
funeral
home.
An
FBI
agent
from
Atlanta
came
down
to
investigate
the
case.
B
An
agent
Bell
took
his
immigration
and
naturalization
papers,
which
were
issued
in
Cincinnati
Ohio
back
to
Atlanta
to
keep
the
case
open.
The
search
went
on
for
two
weeks,
while
the
body
remained
at
Alma's
general
home
at
the
end
of
the
two-week
period,
when
no
one
came
forward
to
claim
the
body
city
officials
donated
money
for
mr.
B
Riker
to
be
buried
here
at
resthaven
and
the
funeral
home
absorb
the
cost
of
their
services
and
giving
this
brief
citizen
of
Monroe
a
decent
and
proper
burial,
Reverend
James
WCBS
officiated
at
the
graveside
on
March
third
1948
at
four
o'clock,
with
only
a
handful
of
mourners
present
with
the
cemetery
and
funeral
home
personnel
after
the
burial
for
mr.
Reiger,
there
appeared
on
the
grave,
a
crudely
fashioned
marble
marker,
as
we
see
today,
offering
little
information
in
1997
al-amin.
B
B
The
information
gleaned
from
those
who
had
a
passing
knowledge
of
mr.
Riker
provided
the
following
information.
He
was
five
foot.
Eight
inches
tall,
72
years
old
and
was
missing
a
thumb
or
finger
and
middle
finger
from
his
left
hand,
he's
arrived
in
Monroe
only
a
short
time
prior
to
his
death
and
worked
for
one
of
the
downtown
merchants.
B
C
B
B
He
was
treated
as
a
valued
citizen
and
given
a
dignified,
proper
burial
among
his
town.
Folks,
I
second
person
profile
day
is
miss
Lina
Falco
Lewis
Monroe
has
always
been
fortunate
in
having
citizens
who
were
interested
in
focused
on
the
betterment,
the
community,
whether
it
was
Civic,
social
or
governmental
issues.
B
Luna
Falco
was
born
in
Monroe
in
1876,
two
parents,
George
W
in
lieu
barbers
camp
filter,
her
paternal
grandparents
with
Steven
and
Melinda
Harbin
filter.
Miss
Lina
received
her
early
education
in
monroe
and
later
graduated
from
the
lucy
Cobb
Institute
in
Athens,
where
she
was
valedictorian
of
her
class.
B
Returning
to
Monroe
after
completing
her
studies
in
1901,
she
married
local
merchant.
In
banker
George
Allen
Lewis,
they
became
parents
of
three
sons
John
who
got
in
1933
George
a
junior
and
Walton
Felka
Lewis.
Her
husband
died
suddenly
in
1908,
leaving
her
with
three
boys
to
raise
which
she
did
in
an
admirable
manner.
B
B
And
was
one
of
the
first
four
early
presidents
in
the
club's
history,
her
home
on
Washington
Street
was
always
available
for
these
meetings,
as
long
as
her
help
permitted
her
activity
because
of
her
deep
interest
in
not
only
the
history
of
her
hometown
in
County,
but
her
family
as
well
after
the
death
of
her
husband,
she
began
using
her
full
name
lean
on
filter
Lewis,
to
show
the
appreciation
for
the
Heritage
she
descended
from.
It
became
a
common
trait
when
a
letter
or
message
arrived
from
mrs.
George,
a
Lewis
senior.
B
It
was
usually
signed,
Lena
Felker
Lewis,
besides
being
actively
involved
in
literary
endeavors
in
and
around
Monroe
Lena
Lewis
had
an
appreciation
of
natural
beauty
in
the
form
of
flowers,
trees
and
shrubs.
It
was
through
Garden
Club
circles
within
Monroe
in
statewide.
She
displayed
her
knowledge
and
aptitude
as
a
master
gardener.
This
talent
led
to
the
creation
of
friendship,
gardens.
B
An
informal
garden
area
that
covered
a
large
portion
of
the
ground
surrounding
her
home
Anita
funds
wrote
in
the
July
27th
1934
issue
of
the
Walton
Tribune
about
the
beauty
and
serenity
of
the
garden.
Miss
Lewis
had
created
gathering
together
a
myriad
of
plants,
shrubs
and
trees
to
effectively
create
a
peaceful
respite
from
everyday
life.
B
Birdbaths,
reflecting
pools
and
paths
lined
with
boxwoods
dogwood
trees
and
rose
bushes,
led
to
secluded
areas
where
one
might
enjoy
a
cup
of
tea.
While
leisurely
reading
an
enjoyable
novel
appreciating
the
family
heritage,
she
brought
in
crape
myrtle
and
cherry
trees
from
her
grandmother's
garden
to
enhance
her
paradise
with
beauty
in
color
in
her
column,
0
ms
Lewis's
garden
in
talent,
Anita
wrote,
Friendship
Garden
beautiful
in
his
simplicity,
provides
a
haven
of
leisurely
enjoyment
and
a
retreat
from
the
noise
and
hurry
of
the
outside
world.
B
Along
with
being
actively
involved
in
cultural
and
social
concerns,
Lina
Lewis
was
a
staunch
believer
in
the
preservation
of
her
hometown
in
buildings,
especially
the
older
buildings,
from
which
Monroe
built
early
in
its
history
in
1964.
When
word
reached
her
of
the
impending
decision
to
raise
the
beloved
old
courthouse
in
order
to
provide
more
parking
for
the
city,
she
wasted
little
time
in
letting
the
city
and
county
officials
a
know
of
her
displeasure
over
what
was
about
to
take
place.
She
wrote
letters
to
the
city
council
members.
She
spoke
to
friends
and
joined
other
concerned.
B
Citizens
in
speaking
out
on
the
serious
repercussions
of
the
town
would
suffer
if
the
landmark
structure
would
be
demolished
in
at
the
October
21st
1964
issue
of
the
Walton
Tribune.
A
letter
appeared
to
the
editor
entitled.
Mrs.
Lewis
opposes
courthouse
demolition
in
her
letter,
not
only
to
the
editor
of
the
paper
but
to
the
citizens
of
Monroe
and
Walton
County
as
well.
Lina
Lewis
spoke
eloquently
yet
clearly.
B
Thanks
to
her
strong
determination,
foresight
and
appreciation
in
keeping
this
historic
building
in
Monroe
intact,
the
beautifully
renovated
in
restored
courthouse
remains
an
iconic
landmark
for
downtown
for
future
generations
to
enjoy
and
study
Monroe
sustained,
a
great
loss
on
Monday
October,
the
11th
1965.
When
Lina
Felka
lewis
died
at
89
following
a
long
decline
in
health,
funeral
services
were
held
on
October
13th
at
the
Monroe
First
Methodist
Church,
and
then
she
was
laid
to
rest
here
among
other
members
of
the
prominent
of
her
family.
B
B
As
they
were,
then
these
friends
remember
a
woman
of
strong
convictions,
strong
beliefs
and
a
strong
faith.
One
friend
was
quick
to
say:
Lena
Lewis
was
certainly
a
person
you
wanted
as
a
friend.
She
saw
beauty
at
every
turn,
whether
it
be
a
book,
a
garden
or
a
building.
She
was
immensely
proud
of
her
family
in
his
place
in
Monroe
history.
There
were
few
of
her.
There
were
few
people
of
her
generation
who
cared
as
much
about
her
town
as
she
did.
B
C
B
When
I
think
of
my
friend,
Anita
I
instantly
recall
to
mind
the
quote:
Peter
degrees
one
spend
when
asked
his
thoughts
on
being
a
writer,
he
replied,
I,
love
being
a
writer.
What
I
can't
stand
is
the
paperwork
I
feel
sure
that
if
Anita
were
with
us
today,
she
would
glory
in
the
advent
of
the
computer
screen
and
how
using
a
computer
has
eliminated
reams
and
reams
of
paper
back
in
the
days
when
she
was
an
active
writer.
The
tools
of
her
trade
were
a
typewriter
packs
of
paper,
pencils
to
make
corrections
and
erasers.
B
To
remove
errors
from
the
pages,
but
if
questions
about
writing
she
would
say
with
that
shy.
Smile
on
her
face
riding
was
not
meant
to
be
easy.
Unless
you
do
battle
with
what
you
are
writing,
it
has
no
value
the
gifted
author
of
the
885
page
history
of
Walton
County
was
born
in
Walton
County
on
May,
the
22nd
1913
to
Joel,
w
butts
and
Elizabeth
lunges
butts
after
graduation
from
the
monroe
high
school
anita
graduated,
with
an
a
bj
in
journalism
from
the
university
of
georgia
in
1936.
B
B
B
B
It
was
her
keen
interest
in
devout
fascination
with
history
that
led
her
to
write
the
all-encompassing
history
of
Walton
County,
which
still
stands
today
as
the
Bible
of
Walton
history.
It
was
during
the
late
1950s
Anita
questioned
the
fact
that
there
was
no
written
account
of
Walton
county's
history
describing
how
she
came
to
be
named.
County
historian.
B
She
replied,
I've
always
been
interested
in
his
history.
I've
kept
mouthing
about
how
much
we
need
at
the
county
history
and
the
next
thing
I
knew
I
was
in
the
business
after
an
exhausting
10
years
work
on
the
book
it
was
published
in
1967,
she
told
a
friend
the
process
of
gathering
data
took
a
lot
longer
than
I
thought.
If
I
had
known
at
the
beginning,
how
much
time
have
would
have
been
involved?
Would
I
have
been
given
the
task
to
do
with
a
quick
smile
on
her
face?
B
She
said
she
said,
probably
her
dedication
and
determination
paid
off
to
great
acclaim
after
the
publication
of
this
book
she
compiled
and
edited
with
unabated
trust
the
Civil
War
letters
of
Governor
Henry
McDaniel
to
his
secret
girlfriend.
Mr.
Felker,
these
letters
were
preserved
in
a
bonnet
box
which
which
that
unopened
for
years,
when
I,
need
a
learned
of
these
letters
and
had
access
to
read
them.
She
knew
at
once.
They
had
to
be
published
to
give
an
authentic
picture
of
the
war,
as
seen
through
Henry
McDaniels
eyes.
B
In
1977,
writing
of
the
publication
of
this
book,
beloved
Atlanta
journal-constitution
columnist,
Celestine
Sibley,
one
of
Anita's
friends,
said
Anita
sams,
who
will
be
remembered
for
her
fine
County
history
way
fairs
in
Walton
said
she
was
fascinated
by
the
McDaniel
letters
when
she
read
them
more
than
a
decade
ago,
through
the
generosity
of
her
good
friend,
Emily
Tichenor
and
the
Historical
Society
Walton
County
and
the
walls
will
press.
The
book
was
published
to
high
acclaim
as
one
of
the
most
detailed
accounts
of
the
war
as
seen
through
a
soldier's
on
us.
B
A
Latin
phrase
recited
in
the
book
giving
a
depiction
of
the
deaths
of
some
of
the
soldiers
was
translated
by
Anita
to
reveal
southern
soldiers.
No
after
doc,
anita
was
one
of
Monroe's,
most
devoted
in
treasured
Wayfarers
and
had
a
world
of
friends
and
fans.
One
of
her
most
prized
letters
was
a
handwritten
letter
from
then
governor
Jimmy
Carter
praising
her
literary
achievement,
saying
it
was
one
of
the
best
County
histories
he
had
ever
read.
B
Anita
died
on
july
six
1993
at
walton,
county
hospital
after
a
long
illness,
her
good
friend
and
longtime
columnist
at
the
Tribune
Wayne
Shields
said
of
his
friend.
She
was
quite
a
woman
and
she
will
be
sorely
missed,
missed.
She
is
to
this
very
day
when
I
remember,
Anita,
I,
see
a
woman
of
style
in
class,
one
with
a
love
and
appreciation
of
her
hometown
history,
which
he
unselfishly
shared
asking
nothing
in
return,
to
paraphrase
a
title
from
a
favorite
song:
nobody
did
it
better.
B
Through
the
years,
monroe
has
been
blessed
with
having
citizens
whose
altruistic
generosity
provided
greatly
and
hilton
preserve
and
protect
our
time
of
these
guardian
angels.
Emily
Kitchener
stands
at
the
top
of
the
list.
Emily's,
unselfish
generosity
and
philanthropy
touch
many
lives
in
the
home.
During
for
77
years,
Emily
dirty
was
born
hostage
employed,
the
daughter
of
john
waller
bernie
and
many
elizabeth
people.
She
came
to
monroe
to
teach
in
the
school
system
when
she
met
her
future
husband,
Henry
McDaniel
tensioner.
B
B
B
Where
the
Walton
County
Historical
Society
the
Monroe
Walton
County
Library
in
the
alcove,
she
gave
up
her
time
and
resources
to
help
organize
an
early
Georgia
organization
for
senior
citizens.
She
was
an
early
trustee
of
the
Walton
County
General
Charitable
Foundation,
which
was
founded
by
mr.
Harry
B
lunches,
missed
hitchner,
made
significant
contributions
to
the
first
baptist
church
in
honor
of
her
husband
and
to
the
Boston
Presbyterian
Church
in
honor
of
our
parents
to
Monroe
social
organizations
of
she
was
a
long
time
number
for
the
Athenaeum
club
and
the
Delphine's.
B
B
When
she
learned
her
cancer
diagnosis,
she
said
about
to
ensure
the
home
that
she
had
loved
so
well
was
to
be
entrusted
to
the
Georgia
trust
for
historic
preservation
and
provided
in
her
will.
They
trust
that
you
did,
who
at
1
million
dollars
to
be
set
up
of
the
support
and
maintenance
of
a
house
and
grounds.
She
left.
The
house,
which
had
several
rooms
decorated
by
her
close
friend
and
nationally
known
interior
designer
Michael
Greer
different.
B
The
furnishings,
the
furniture,
the
silverware,
the
porcelain
books,
family,
portraits
and
other
works
of
art
to
the
Georgia
trust
the
7.2
one
acre
tract
of
land
which
surrounded
the
house
was
also
given
to
the
trust.
It
was
her
wish
that
her
home
be
opened
to
the
public
and
used
for
various
social
functions,
educational
tours,
receptions
and
meetings,
a
board
of
local
citizens
would
regulate
the
use
of
the
house.
B
Her
wish
was
fulfilled
when
on
she
used
in
March,
twentieth
nineteen.
Ninety
her
spirit
joined
her
husband's
and
once
again
they
were
reunited
her
death
generated
sadness
throughout
Monroe
in
Walton
County
by
those
who
knew
and
appreciated
the
philanthropist.
His
generosity
touched
so
many
lives
in
the
area.
One
of
her
good
friends,
the
lead
attorney
Bill
Childers,
who
served
with
her
on
the
board
of
several
local
organizations,
remembered
his
friend
as
a
very
private
person
who
made
enormous
contributions
to
the
to
the
community,
always
working
behind
the
scenes,
never
wanting
to
be
in
the
spotlight.
B
She
had
a
fighting
interest
in
the
welfare
of
the
community.
It's
not
often
you
encounter
a
person
that
has
all
the
balls
issue
with
minor.
For
me,
Emily
had
all
these
in
hold.
She
was
very
inquisitive
with
an
exceptional
sense
of
humor.
Another
Monroe
resident,
close
friend
Stephen
fell
for
his
family
was
closely
United
with
hers.
B
Pay
tribute
to
her
in
see.
Emily
was
a
strong
witty
lady,
with
a
keen
sense
of
what
she
wanted
to
do
and
with
a
feeling
of
what
was
best
for
Monroe.
We
will
not
see
her
lock
again,
as
with
her
life
Emily
had
the
final
word
on
how
her
funeral
was
to
be
held
simple,
yet
impressive
services
for
this
extremely
generous
lady
were
held
on
Thursday
marks,
the
22nd
99
from
the
rape
rave
Laboriel
Fresno
Tyrion
Church,
presided
over
by
Reverend
Patricia
Snyder
Reverend,
Al
scoggin
and
dr.
C
B
B
B
One
of
my
regrets
is
never
having
the
opportunity
of
enjoying
the
fine
dining
that
was
offered
up
by
one
of
Monroe's,
most
endearing
and
engaging
couples
who
sought
to
it.
Their
borders,
along
with
most
of
Monroe,
were
treated
to
the
meals
that
came
from
the
dining
room
of
their
establishment,
the
Greer
house,
the
steps
leading
to
the
legendary
boarding
house
again
in
1913,
when
Miss
Bessie
more
arrived
in
Monroe
to
operate
the
old
Walton
hotel
a
year.
B
After
her
arrival,
she
met
dated
and
married
joseph
kate
greer
in
1914,
when
the
walton
hotel
ceased
its
operations
to
house
business
offices,
the
greers
decided
to
strike
out
on
their
own
opening
a
business
decatur
to
travelers
and
newcomers
to
monroe.
The
first
greer
house
opened
in
1920
on
South
Broad
Street.
B
B
Besides
serving
food
to
the
residence
of
the
boring
house
on
Sunday
afternoons
immediately
after
church,
the
front
doors
will
be
open
to
the
Monroe
Community
for
them
to
enjoy
lunch.
I
feel
sure
they're
still
some
in
town
who
can
remember
standing
in
line
on
the
sidewalk
or
the
front
porch
waiting
for
a
table
in
the
dining
room.
B
Where
you
can
enjoy
fried
chicken
ham,
pork
chops,
along
with
those
tantalizing
yeast,
rolls
that
came
from
the
prayer
house.
Kitchen
I,
have
been
told
that
mrs.
grill
was
one
fine
cook.
His
culinary
creations
received
attention
and
praise
far
and
wide
one
of
the
more
notable
groups
that
hill
caught
in
the
Greer
house
was
the
longtime
Monroe
chitlin
club,
whose
toastmaster
was
the
beloved
earnest
camp
at.
B
Of
the
wall
contribute
one
friend
reminisced
about
going
to
the
Greer
house
for
a
Sunday
repast
of
Miss
Greer's,
delicious,
fried
chicken.
He
said
that
in
the
backyard
of
the
boarding
house,
chickens
and
hogs
were
in
abundance
and
around
midday
on
Saturday,
the
old
poor
could
be
seen
chasing
the
chickens,
hoping
to
capture
enough
to
provide
an
ample
supply
for
dinner
the
next
day.
That's
why
the
chicken
tasted
so
good,
my
friend
commented
you
couldn't
get
a
chicken
any
fresher
than
that.
B
While
miss
Bessie
tended
to
the
kitchen
and
oversaw
the
upkeep
of
the
room,
upstairs
Joe
Murray
attended
the
front
desk
and
made
sure
the
downstairs
was
ready
to
receive
whatever
groups
wanted
to
reserve
the
various
rooms
for
meetings.
Joe
always
knew
what
rooms
to
place
the
right
groups
in
and
what
the
group's
inclinations
were
for.
The
proper
beverage
should
be
served
from
the
group.
After
all,
certain
priorities
must
be
followed.
B
Both
mr.
and
mrs.
Greer
were
well
loved
and
respected
for
the
services
they
provided
for
the
Monroe
Community
a
nice
place
to
lay
your
head
at
night
and
some
good
food
to
fill
your
stomach's
life
doesn't
get
much
better
than
that
at
least
back
down.
Didn't
when
Bessie
Greer
died
on
saturday
marks,
15,
1947
and
Crawford
long
hospital
in
Atlanta
at
the
age
of
68,
an
important
part
of
a
successful
husband
and
wife
team
came
to
an
end.
B
B
Her
energy
was
boundless
and
she
never
waited
to
be
called
on
whenever
anyone
needed
assistance
or
win
some
Civic
movement
required
support.
She
devoted
her
life
to
others
and
was
a
ministering
angel,
always
looking
for
opportunities
for
unselfish
service.
She
was
in
the
broadest
sense
of
the
word,
a
public
benefactor
whose
life
was
a
beautiful
symbol
for
all
that
was
good,
generous
and
Noble.
B
Mrs.
Greer
funeral
on
monday,
March,
seventeenth
1947
at
the
First
Baptist
Church,
was
one
of
the
largest
funerals
to
date.
Reverend
Jael,
Drake,
officiated,
assisted
by
Reverend
JW
seekers
seemingly
lost
without
his
part
of
so
many
years.
Joe
Greer
continued
to
operate
the
boarding
house
until
January
of
nineteen
fifty-five
when
ill
health.
Finally
forced
him
to
close
his
doors
to
the
public.
B
He
moved
to
Atlanta
to
be
with
his
son
talk
when
death
claims
over
Iran
November,
the
10th
1955
at
the
age
of
85.
An
era
in
Monroe
came
to
a
close,
largely
attended.
Funeral
services
from
mr.
Greer
were
held
on
November
the
11th
at
the
first
baptist
church,
with
reverend
ww
richardson
officiate
in
recalling
his
old
friend
again
tribune,
editor
Ernest,
Camp,
Road
Josie
Greer
was
one
of
Walton
County's,
most
popular
and
highly
esteemed
men,
and
his
passing
has
sat
in
the
hearts
of
countless
numbers
of
people.
B
While
his
parents
were
noted
for
their
community
endeavors
in
Monroe
Michael
career,
their
son
went
a
step
further.
He
had
the
distinction
of
being
known
in
the
New
York,
Times
and
Atlanta
papers,
as
well
as
his
hometown
people.
He
was
well-known
in
New,
York,
Washington
and
California
society
circles
as
he
was
in
Monroe.
B
He
left
his
hometown
to
achieve
great
success
and
acclaim
as
an
internationally
known
interior,
decorator
and
design,
but
not
under
the
name.
He
was
born
with
Joseph
K
Brer
jr
was
born
in
Monroe
on
sep
tember,
the
nineteenth
nineteen,
seventeen
to
Bessie,
more
and
Joseph
Cabrera,
but
had
his
name
legally
changed
to
Joseph
Michael
greater
later
in
life.
As
his
prominence
rose
in
the
field
of
interior
design,.
B
B
I
have
always
been
fascinated
by
the
way
people
live
and
I
began
to
of
early
own
to
observe
the
way
things
were
done
in
the
homes
in
Monroe,
Michael
graduated
from
monroe
high
school
attended,
Emory
at
Oxford
and
transferred
to
furman
university,
where
he
graduated
1939
leaving
Furman.
He
entered
the
university
of
north
carolina
to
do
graduate
work
speaking
to
another
reporter,
reflecting
on
his
years
at
Furman.
He
recalled
originally
I
wanted
to
be
an
architect,
but
was
poor
in
math.
B
B
After
becoming
her
student,
Calhoun
saw
in
Michael
raw
untapped
talent,
waiting
to
bloom,
Charles
SAP
bundaberg,
a
fellow
student,
have
claimed
a
close
friend
went
on
to
become
a
benefactor
in
major
supporter
at
Furman.
As
a
tribute
to
his
contributions
to
Furman,
Michael
was
asked
to
design
and
furnish
a
public
reception,
room
and
mcallister
Hall,
which
he
happily
agreed
to
do
before
graduating
from
furman.
B
He
redecorated
the
house
of
his
fraternity,
the
kappa
alpha
house
wanting
to
leave
a
lasting
monument
to
his
artistry
at
the
university
he
designed
and
created
the
greer
memorial
fountain
as
a
tribute
to
his
parents,
which
was
dedicated
on
october,
the
third
1963
made
of
marble
and
bronze.
The
fountain
continues
to
be
in
use
today.
B
He
rose
in
the
ranks
from
private
to
major
of
the
military
personnel
during
the
first
half
of
his
four
and
a
half
year
stint
in
China
and
India
leaving
the
service
he
enrolled
in
the
Parsons
School
of
Design
and
the
York
School
of
Design
during
the
Korean
War,
he
was
recalled
to
active
duty
again
serving
a
year
in
Breland
and
ended
up
to
service
it
or
pray.
While
there
he
took
a
correspondence
course
in
interior
design,
carefully
hiding
his
notebooks
in
papers
from
his
barracks
buddies
under
a
false
bottom
in
his
footlocker.
B
During
the
time
spent
in
India
and
China,
he
took
time
to
study
and
learn
the
rich
heritage
in
furnishings
of
these
countries.
During
his
career,
he
used
a
great
number
of
Oriental
pieces
in
his
design,
a
man
of
firm
convictions
who
never
missed
an
opportunity
to
educate
those
around
him
on
decorating.
B
A
typical
greer
comment
on
chinese
porcelain
goes
like
this
I
like
Chinese
porcelain,
vases
the
lamps.
One
of
my
pet
peeves
is
to
hear
anyone
used
the
word
child
in
reference
to
an
article,
because
China
is
a
place
returning
back
to
Monroe
for
a
short
time
after
his
military
obligation
who
are
completed
and
having
received
his
credentials
from
his
correspondence
course.
B
B
One
of
my
earliest
decorating
jobs
was,
for
my
hand,
mrs.
John
T
stylist,
whose
husband
was
a
prominent
Monroe
businessman
when
mrs.
style
was
died.
She
possessed
a
large
number
of
antique
heirlooms,
many
of
which
came
from
her
nephews
suggestions
and
his
gifts
from
him.
Another
Monroe
home
he
decorated
was
that
at
his
close
friend,
miss
Henry
Kitchener,
along
with
the
Atlanta
home
of
his
brother
Tom
prayer
Michael
was
one
of
the
founders
in
early
presidents
of
the
National
Society
of
interior
decorators.
B
His
appreciation
of
American
antiques
gained
him
an
invitation
to
decorate
rooms
in
the
White
House
during
the
Eisenhower
Kennedy
and
Johnson
administration's
loving
the
society
atmosphere.
He
often
surround
himself
with
celebrities
who
oftentimes
fought
with
each
other,
wanting
to
be
the
first
to
capture
his
expertise
in
their
homes.
Michael
told
another
reporter.
B
B
He
once
talked
of
the
strict
way
he
ran
his
design
firm.
If
you
come
to
see
Michael
prayer,
you
see
Michael
prayer,
he
blasted
once
after
losing
a
client
who
came
to
see
him
and
left
in
the
hook,
because
an
assistant
waited
on
her
in
the
late
60s
to
help
ease
his
demanding
lecture
schedule.
He
wrote
the
book
inside
design
to
showcase
his
knowledge
and
appreciation
in
the
field
of
interior
design.
B
Having
a
strongly
held
almost
empirical
opinion
on
just
about
everything,
he
generously
sprinkled
his
thoughts
and
opinions.
Among
the
pages
of
the
book,
as
some
of
the
following
quotes
illustrate
Timothy
files
in
a
room
implied
the
presence
of
a
corpse
and
shift
be
avoided
at
all
costs,
unless,
of
course,
the
court
is
present
without
a
border
on
a
rug.
You
don't
have
a
rub,
but
a
piece
of
cloth
lying
there
like
a
towel
in
today's
world,
where
everyone
knows
what
time
it
is.
There
is
no
excuse
for
visible
clocks
to
be
seen.
B
The
lavish
and
society
studied
life
of
michael
career
came
to
a
shocking
and
brutal
end
on
april's
in
april
nineteen.
Seventy
six
when
he
was
found
murdered
in
his
apartment
on
the
iron
bed
that
once
belonged
to
Napoleon
Bonaparte
as
in
life,
his
death
made
headlines
around
the
globe.
His
business
partner
was
charged
with
the
murder
and
spent
many
years
in
prison.
B
Michael
was
returned
to
his
beloved
Monroe
for
the
final
time
where
funeral
services
were
held
at
st.
alban's
episcopal
church
in
his
ashes
interred
here
in
the
family
plot
because
of
the
nature
and
brutality
of
his
death.
His
brother
Tom
decided
against
having
a
marker
to
indicate
this
burial
site
since
I
attended
the
graveside
service.
I
can
tell
you
exactly
where
his
ashes
are.
B
Regardless
of
its
size
is
one
business
which
keeps
the
residents
and
citizens
current
on
the
news
and
events
of
community
the
voice
of
the
town.
If
you
will
the
local
newspaper
stanislaw
leg
once
me
used,
the
window
to
the
world
can
be
covered
by
newspaper
monroe
has
seen
many
newspapers
come
and
go
since
its
founding
in
1818,
one
of
the
ten
other
newspapers
of
the
ten
other
newspapers
who
put
whose
light
burned
brightly
and
click
it
out.
B
B
As
an
old
advertising
slogan
prominently
displayed
on
the
masthead
said,
the
Tribune
covers
Walton
County,
like
the
sunshine,
when
young
Ernest
camp
came
to
Monroe
in
January
of
1906
to
take
over
the
editors
chair
of
the
paper.
He
brought
with
him
quite
a
bit
of
experience.
Having
been
the
editor
of
papers
in
swainsboro,
Brunswick
and
double
in
assuming
the
top
chair
attributed
his
beginning,
salary
was
the
whopping
sum
of
fifty
dollars
a
month.
B
B
Ernest
camp
was
born
on
in
swainsboro
georgia
on
october,
fourteenth
1880.
He
attended
the
swainsboro
public
schools
and
at
age
eleven
entered
a
public,
a
local
printing
office
where
he
began
work
we've
been
working.
It
stayed
there
until
the
age
of
17
when
he
began
publication.
As
a
swainsboro
news,
a
weekly
newspaper,
several
years
later,
mr.
camp
began
working
for
the
Atlanta
Constitution
as
a
traveling
representative,
serving
in
this
capacity
for
several
years
in
nineteen
three.
B
If
you
went
to
Dublin
where,
for
two
years
he
edited
the
Dublin
times
a
semi
weekly
newspaper,
it
was
during
this
time
there
he
met
miss
Irene
Sanders,
whom
he
married
in
December
of
19,
for
they
became
parents
to
three
children.
Ernest
camp
junior
Sanders
camp
in
North
accountant
who
later
married
can
reburn
Harry
burns
of
Atlanta
after
the
death
of
his
wife
in
1932
mr.
B
When
his
poems,
which
were
later
to
earn
him
for
him,
the
title
of
the
wiregrass
poet
began
appearing
each
week
in
the
swainsboro
people,
where
he
worked
from
nineteen
twenty
five
to
nineteen.
Twenty
seven
mr.
camp
served
as
president
of
the
Georgia
Press
Association,
bringing
that
organization
to
national
attention
by
leading
its
members
for
the
first
time
on
out
of
state
trips
to
Cuba
and
the
New
England
states.
B
In
the
interest
of
recreation
and
international
goodwill,
his
interest
in
political
affairs
landed
him
friendships
with
the
Fallen
President
Franklin
Roosevelt
Frank
Knox
Woodrow
Wilson
and
Senator
Oscar,
w
Underwood
from
his
seat
in
the
editors
chair.
Mr.
camp
achieved
considerable
influence
in
political
affairs
of
the
state,
especially
his
involvement
with
the
Democratic
Party.
He
served
as
a
delegate
to
the
democratic
convention
in
Baltimore
in
1912,
which
brought
about
the
nomination
of
Woodrow
Wilson
for
president
twenty
years
later
in
1932,
he
was
a
delegate
to
the
Chicago
Convention.
B
That
nominated
Franklin,
Roosevelt
to
office,
Ernest
camps,
poems
stories
and
sketches,
were
published
in
many
newspapers
and
periodicals,
and
for
a
number
of
years
he
was
a
staff
contributor
to
the
Atlanta
Sunday
America.
He
published
a
brochure
of
poems
autumn
olds
in
1923
autumn
anthems
in
1938
and
sojourn
Xin
song
in
1940.
B
His
poetry
was
so
well-received
by
his
friends
and
callers.
He
was
named
poet
laureate
of
the
Georgia
Press
Association.
The
Walton
Tribune
was
the
first
weekly
paper
in
the
state
to
carry
a
front-page
personal
column
written
by
the
editor.
The
column
tending
on
the
old
campground
was
started
by
mr.
camp
in
1932
and
with
the
exception
of
two
years,
when
written
by
associates
appeared
until
his
death
under
his
body,
the
column,
one
mini
journalistic
honors
for
its
creator
and
was
widely
quoted
for
years
by
those
who
read
the
paper
throughout
the
state.
B
The
final
column
written
by
mr.
cow
appeared
the
week
before
his
death,
with
the
lead
article
being
devoted
to
October
his
favorite
month
of
the
year,
which
was
also
recalled
in
his
poems,
reflecting
the
beauty
and
color
of
this
time
of
year,
and
here
we
are
today's
shot
of
the
55th
anniversary
of
his
death.
As
we
pay
tribute
to
him
on
this
beautiful
crisp
autumn
day,
Ernest
camp
died
on
Tuesday
October
22nd
1957
at
the
Walton
County
Hospital,
from
a
heart
condition.
B
Funeral
services
for
the
beloved,
editor
and
publisher
and
colleague
will
held
the
next
day
from
the
first
baptist
church,
with
longtime
friend,
dr.
Walter
extra
office
and
officiating,
assisted
by
the
Reverend
WWE
Richardson.
The
exceptionally
large
attendance
for
mr.
camp
was
a
visible
testimony
to
the
esteem
and
affection
walton
county
and
state
health.
This
man,
although
his
gentle
voice
and
pen,
were
still
the
ink
that
rented
his
needs
were
passed
along
sons,
ernest
jr.
sanders
and
grandson
rang.
B
Who
carried
on
the
legacy
until
nineteen?
Seventy
six,
when
the
paper
was
sold
out
side
of
the
family,
a
portrait
of
Ernest
camp
hangs
in
the
offices
of
the
walls
in
tribute
and
I
feel
sure
his
spirit
still
pervades
the
rooms
and
crevices
of
the
offices
he
so
loved
just
to
keep
an
eye
on
the
newcomers.
Writing
the
stories
of
today
to
make
sure
they
continue.
Some
of
the
practices
he
set
up
long
ago
to
ensure
the
people
continues
well
into
the
future.
B
B
I'm
going
to
have
to
talk
a
little
bit
louder
because
of
the
microphone
gave
up.
If
anybody
can
hear
me,
let
me
know
in
today's
world
many
folks
have
little,
if
anything
good,
to
say
about
the
hard-working
efforts
put
into
the
publishing
of
a
daily
or
weekly
newspaper,
perfect,
the
they
were
too
slow
once
wrote.
The
first
duty
of
a
newspaper
is
to
be
accurate.
If
it
be
accurate,
it
follows
that
it
must
be
failed.
B
Falling
on
the
heels
of
this
comment
came
one
from
Leiter
arca
Christensen
to
set
of
newspapers
news
news
news:
that's
what
we
want.
You
cannot
beat.
The
news
in
a
newspaper,
as
I
said
in
my
tribute
to
ernest
king
monroe,
was
fortunate
in
having
two
newspapers
of
merit,
the
walters
news,
which
had
its
beginnings
dating
back
to
eighteen.
Eighty
and
the
walton
tribute.
B
There
is
no
question
that
two
of
the
finest
and
most
eloquent
words
smith's
of
the
time
were
edward
a
call
well
and
ernest
camp
after
several
unsuccessful
attempts
at
starting
the
Bible
newspaper
in
the
county
in
1880,
the
Walton
news
opened
its
doors
in
Monroe
with
BS
Walter
as
editor
in
1885
Monroe
resident
and
later
Attorney
General
Georgia
George
M
de
pere
purchased.
The
paper
and
Joseph
Felker
took
over
the
daily
operations.
B
About
this
time.
A
newcomer
arrived
in
Monroe
from
Augusta
young
Edward,
a
call
well
long
having
an
interest
in
the
newspaper
business
and
just
itching
to
get
his
hands
with
in
printers
ink
son
of
the
late
James
Monroe
in
Rebecca,
Jane
Mon
Caldwell
native
South
Carolina's,
who
later
moved
to
Augusta
ed,
call
well
arrived
in
Monroe
at
the
perfect
time
finding
mr.
Felker,
with
his
hands
full
running
the
Walter
news
and
wanting
to
yet
start
another
people
with
the
assistance
from
mr.
B
B
Some
time
after
the
merger
of
these
two
papers,
the
name
Messenger
was
dropped
from
the
title
and
it
was
renamed
the
wall
to
needs
in
1906.
Mr.
Caldwell
and
mr.
Hester
purchased
the
news
and
erected
a
building
on
the
spring
street
later
occupied
by
the
Georgia
continental
telephone
company.
As
their
offices
in
plant.
This
building
is
now
owned
by
the
son
of
the
late
je
Brisco,
a
Monroe
attorney.
B
The
Walton
news
was
published
continuously
until
its
consolidation
with
the
Walton
Tribune
in
1951,
bringing
immense
joy
to
his
life
on
jun,
10th
1903.
Mr.
Paul
will
married
miss
Katie
trial
of
Pendergrass
Georgia,
which
provided
to
children,
daughter,
Evelyn,
EBO,
Caldwell
and
son
hope
who
died
at
age
14
in
1925
daughter,
ebo
worked
for
her
father
at
the
newspaper
serving
as
a
society
editor,
along
with
writing
columns
on
Monroe
for
a
period
of
years,
while
retaining
the
title
of
editor
during
his
lifetime.
Mr.
B
Conwell
was
also
active
in
the
monroe
methodist
church
and
was
licensed
as
a
local
preacher.
He
went
wherever
there
was
need
to
officiate
at
a
wedding
or
funeral,
never
asking
for
payment,
even
when
the
journey
was
long
and
difficult.
His
friends
and
those
in
need
always
came
first
for
headcollar
after
the
death
of
his
son,
mr.
Colwyn
organized
in
monroe,
the
young
men's
christian
league,
to
provide
a
Christian
organization
for
the
young
men
of
the
community.
B
Edl
was
a
charter
member
of
the
monroe
upon
his
club,
also
having
served
as
its
president.
He
held
one
of
the
longest
continuous
attendance
records
of
note
and
never
missed
a
meeting
unless,
due
to
illness,
holding
the
images
chair
at
his
paper
for
over
50
years,
mr.
Caldwell
knew
practically
everyone
in
Monroe
and
many
folks
out
in
the
county.
B
From
his
role
as
a
preacher,
he
kept
a
small
notebook,
a
shirt
pocket
and
a
stubby
pencil
to
record
events
in
conversation
with
his
friends
that
found
their
way
into
the
various
columns
in
articles
he
wrote
he
was
a
tireless
advocate
for
Monroe
and
the
county,
giving
his
time
and
energy
is
freely
wherever
he
felt
they
were
needed
and
appreciated
being
the
wordsmith.
He
was
when
he
was
called
upon
to
off
of
a
wedding
prayer
for
a
couple
beginning
their
life
together
or
a
eulogy
in
hopes
of
getting
a
friend
into
heaven.
B
His
daughter
EBO
said
laughingly
of
her
father.
If
public
ain't
do
it,
nobody
can
many
folks
kept
copies
of
his
obituaries.
He
wrote
for
the
wall
to
news
because
of
his
elephants
with
words
and
phrases.
A
series
of
strokes
ended.
The
long
word
fill
life
of
editor,
ed
call
well
in
879
on
Monday
June.
The
23rd
1952
his
funeral
was
conducted
on
Tuesday
jun,
2
24
from
the
First
Methodist
Church
to
a
capacity
crowd.
B
The
sanctuary
could
not
hold
all
the
floral
offerings
that
were
sent
in
tribute.
A
story
circulated
around
town
the
day
of
the
service
that
ministers,
george
l,
king
and
jl
Drake
were
not
really
needed,
because
editor
kol
had
written
out
his
your
own
eulogy
and
only
needed
someone
to
read
it
so
certain
he
was
of
his
words.
He
felt
that
with
the
right
speaker,
his
chances
of
getting
through
those
pearly
gates
was
assured.
I
hope
he
was
right.
C
B
One
of
Monroe's
earliest
restaurants
began
with
the
arrival
of
Greek
native
Charles
Arthur
Trudeau
me
when
he
opened
his
Manhattan
cafe,
which
for
41
years
was
a
landmark
on
Broad
Street
and
among
North
Georgia
eating's
of
a
man
of
strong
ambitions
and
enduring
goals.
Mr.
Trudeau,
he
taught
himself
to
speak
and
write
English
shortly
after
he
landed
in
New
York
in
1904.
B
Always
a
strong
believer
in
the
American
Way
of
life,
he
and
his
wife
had
the
distinction
of
sending
five
children
to
the
University
of
Georgia,
where
each
one
graduated
mr.
Charlie,
as
he
liked
to
be
called,
came
to
Monroe
in
1914
from
Manchester
New
Hampshire,
where
he
had
resided
since
1904
in
1911.
He
traveled
back
to
his
native
land
to
marry
a
hometown
girl,
rina
palace
in
1912.
B
After
his
marriage,
the
couple
went
back
to
New
Hampshire,
where
he
started
in
the
restaurant
business.
Before
moving
to
Monroe
Charlie
tregoning
was
known
by
his
friends
for
faithful
and
beautiful
performance
of
his
religious
obligations.
He
was
a
member
of
the
Greek
Orthodox
Church.
Since
early
childhood
he
watched
his
own
church
parish
in
Atlanta
grow
from
less
than
a
hundred
to
several
thousand
communicants.
During
the
time
he
lived
in
Monroe
since
he
and
his
wife
were
not
able
to
travel
to
atlanta
on
a
weekly
basis
to
attend
the
church.
B
B
He
was
considered
a
top
culinary
artist
and
his
place
of
business
in
the
old
Nunley
building
on
Broad
Street
served
as
an
extension
for
a
supermarket
at
the
time
of
his
retirement
in
1955
after
he
left
his
apron
and
cooking
utensils
behind.
He
began
using
other
tools
attends
garden
as
he
created
a
wonderful.
B
B
For
some
years
there
seemed
to
be
a
friendly
competition
between
mr.
Charlie
and
minerals
as
to
who
got
what
from
whom,
when
he
came
to
procuring
various
ingredients
for
the
Manhattan
cafe,
it
was
told
to
me
that,
on
more
than
one
occasion,
some
of
the
Mendel
family
had
been
seen
enjoying
a
hearty
meal
at
mr.
Charlie's
establishment,
complete
with
plenty
of
beverages
along
with
jovial
conversation.
B
My
father,
also
a
connoisseur
of
good
food
and
drink
in
his
own
right,
was
a
frequent
patron
of
mr.
Charlie's.
Along
with
my
grandfather,
my
father
once
told
me
that
it
was
always
a
treat
sitting
between
mr.
Charlie
and
my
grandfather
as
they
tried
to
I'll
talk
and
I'll
revel
each
other
with
their
stories
and
tales
which
were
fueled
by
tall
cold
glasses
of
brute
those
must
have
been
good
times.
B
Those
friendships
forged
over
the
years
in
treasured
by
mr.
Charlie,
but
when
he
died,
your
father
served
as
a
polar
bear
in
his
human
death
claim.
Mr.
Charlie,
his
sleep
Saturday
morning
may
the
22nd
1961
in
the
75th
year
gently
stopping
the
below
of
old
gentleman's
heart.
As
he
said,
largely
attended.
Funeral
services
were
held
at
the
true
bony
home
on
Sunday
May,
the
28th,
with
the
priest
from
his
Greek
Orthodox
Church
in
Atlanta
presiding
over
the
final
rites.