November 4, 1915.
The announcement of the sudden death of Judge Alexander F. Daley sent a shock wave through this section of the state. His death occurred while at the New Dublin Hotel in Dublin on Friday afternoon. Judge Daley had been in failing health for some time but was being treated by specialists who thought he was improving.
While attending Laurens Superior Court, representing the W. & T. Railroad, of which he was president and counselor, in a damage suit, was taken violently ill. He lingered only a short while his death resulting from uraemia. Family was immediately notified but he expired before any arrived. Judge Daley was the oldest son of A. W. & Elizabeth Daley and a native of Effingham County and lived in Tattnal County for awhile before permanently settling in Johnson County.
He was the "architect of his own fortune." A prominent lawyer, of lofty moral character. He represented the 16th District as Senator for one term, and was appointed Judge of Superior Court to fill the unexpired term of Judge Beverly D. Evans. He was President of the Board of Trustees of Warthen College; chairman of the Board of Stewards of the Methodist church; vice-president of the State Bar Association and prominent in the uplift of the community and te progress of his town and county. A devoted husband and father and a loyal friend to all.
He was about 64 years old and survived by 8 children, Mrs. J. E. Burch, Misses Rowena and Myra Daley; Messers. Elmer, Russell, Millard, Fred, and Comer Daley; two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Hicks, Miss Laura Daley; two brothers, Col. W. R. and C. C. Daley. He was brought to Wrightsville in a special coach on the W. & T., fitting for the man who's leadership advanced the railroad tremendously. He was buried in Westview. The Methodist church could not hold the crowd and three cars of flowers attested to the high esteem in which he was held.
Comer, the one year old infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Ulie Veal, died Sunday at their home near Wrightsville and was buried Monday at Westview Cemetery. The funeral was conducted by Rev. E. L. Wainwright of the Methodist church.
Col. Wade R. Bedingfield will practice law here where his office is No. 6 & 8 in the Brinson building which was formerly occupied by Faircloth and Claxton. Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Miller had a son born October 31st. Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Clark had a son born on October 28th, named G. C., Jr.
Mr. M. D. Mayo died on November 1st. He had been in feeble health suffering from attacks of vertigo, but was still able to look after his farming interests. On the day of his death he, with two of his sons and a neighbor gathered corn until the noon hour, and on returning home for dinner, Mr. Mayo went by a spring to get a drink of water and while in a stooping position he was seized with an attack of vertigo and falling into the spring, which was several feet deep he died from apoplexy or heart failure which was the verdict of the Coroner's inquest.
A diligent search was made for him and his body was discovered with head and shoulders lying in the spring of water. Mr. Mayo was a lovable, courteous man and his friends were as numorous as his acquaintances and he always lived a Christian life. He served as County Treasurer with credit and efficiency. He was about 54 years old and survived by his wife and several children. His funeral and burial was at Beulah Baptist church conducted by Rev. Ellis Harvel, Rev. Enoch Harrison and the Masons concluded the service.
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