H. A. Sumner - A Deserving Man

A few weeks ago we wrote a notice of our good citizen, Mr. H. A. Sumner, the present Superintendent of this section of the railroad and the notice called forth the following endorsement from his former neighbors:

Belton, Ga. May 19th, 1883.  Mr. W. F. Smith - Editor Argus.

Please allow us space to say a few words in commendation of Mr. H. A. Sumner and his esteemed family:  They came here in 1872 and remained here until last fall.  He had charge of a section of the Air Line R. R., and we will say he has no superior and few equals.  Mr. S. is a clever man, a good citizen, a Christian gentleman, and was a steward of the Methodist church during his stay here.  He is one of the best Sabbath School teachers we ever knew.  He did much for the cause of temperance.  Summing up the whole matter, making a long story short - he is a safe man, and if you ever get tired of him just let us have him back, for we assure you that it was with many regrets we gave him up.  

Respectfully, W. L. Redman, and T. R. Hawkins

Middle Ga. Argus - Week of May 26, 1883

Middle Ga. Argus - Week of April 14, 1883

Submitted by Don Bankston