George Evans and Mrs. Willard of Henry Elope

George Evans, a pushing farmer living near Peeksville, in Henry county, and Mrs. Willard, a widow lady living in the same community, drove to Jackson last Tuesday and took the train for parts unknown.

Evans is comparatively a young man who has borne a good reputation in his community and leaves a wife and several small children, while Mrs. Willard leaves a little girl about 11 years of age. The affair has created a great sensation in the community where the parties lived.

They drove Mrs. Willard-s mule and buggy to Jackson and left it hitched near the depot. It remained here for several days.

Jackson Argus - Butts County
Week of January 7, 1898
 

 

Submitted by Don Bankston