Emma Jane Holcombe's

Autograph Book

Haralson County GAGenWeb

a proud part of

July 29, 1890

To my neice, Miss. Emma Jane Holcombe — 
This book may fall asunder,
Its pages dim with age;
This ink may lose its luster
Upon each shining page.

But he who writes these verses 
Shall ever be  — 
Through all the world’s reverses — 
A faithful friend to thee.

William B. Worthy

May all the blessings of this life be yours,
And Heaven be your home.

Your uncle, W.G. Worthy

July 29, 1890

Emma Holcombe, dear niece — 
When years elapse, it may perhaps
Delight us to review these scraps,
And live again mid scenes so gay
That time’s rough hand has swept away;
For when the eye — bedimmed with age — 
Shall rest upon each treasured page,
Those pleasant hours that once were ours
ShaIl come again like autumn leaves.

Manda Holcombe

Buchanan, Ga. Aug. 8

Miss. Emma Holcombe, dearest sister — 
Since you have been a sister true to me,
I have one sweet wish for thee — 
That when your days on earth are past,
May Heaven be your home at last.

Your loving sister, Mollie

Buchanan, Ga. August 31, 1890

Dear Cousin Emma — 
After years, when this you see,
I wonder what your name shall be.
                        Your loving cousin, Martin White

Buchanan, Ga. Oct. 10, 1890

Miss. Emma Holcombe, kind friend — 
My ink is good;
My pen is better.
God bless the one
That reads this letter.

Lou Young

Buchanan, Ga. Oct. 10, 1890

Miss. Emma, kind friend — 
Though many miles apart our homes may prove to be, 
Yet, in the recess of your heart, Pick one kind thought of me.

Millie Stricklin

 Buchanan, Ga. Oct. 12, 1890

Dear Cousin — 
On the broad highway of action,
Friends of worth are far and few.
One has proved her friendship — 
Be loyal to her who has been loyal to you.

Tellie Holcombe

Draketown, Ga. Oct. 17, 1890

Dear Cousin Emma — 
On this leaf, in memory prest,
May my name forever rest.

Your affectionate cousin, Ola White

Buchanan, Ga. Nov. 9, 1890

True friends, 
Like ivy and the wall bath, 
Stand together or together fall.

Mattie Smith

Nov. 9, 1890

Flowers may wither;
Leaves may fall; -
Friends may forget you;
I won’t at all.

Della Smith

Buchanan, Ga. Nov. 16, 1890

Dear Sister Emma — 
Think of me now; think of me ever;
Think of the sweet hours we’ve spent together.

Your loving sister, Mollie

Buchanan, Haralson County, Ga. Nov. 29, 1890

Miss. Emma Holcombe, kind miss. — 
Your eyes are sparkling blue — 
Like diamonds they shine.
Your disposition is so sweet,
 It charms this heart of mine.
Your best friend, D.R. Brooks

Buchanan, Haralson County, Ga.

Miss. Emma Holcombe, kind miss. —
 When I am far away, 
please think of the one who loves you dear.

Your friend, D. R. Brooks

Felton, Ga. Dec. 11, 1890

Miss. Emma, dear friend —
 Many waits are between us now;
And, if on earth we meet no more, Forget me not.

Julia Murphy

Douglas County, Ga. Dec. 24, 1890

Kind friend — 
Days to come may be few;
And I hope to spend them all with you.

Your loving Vern Couch

In a far visitor’s land, 
You see, “Remember me”, the writer of my hand;
 But my face you cannot see.
Your dearest friend — remember me. Benie Couch

Phlor Springs, Ga. Haralson County

Say—it friendship, pure and true.
Such is what I feel for you.

Your friend, Sallie E. White

Miss. Emma Holcombe — 
Yours sincerely,
All nice thoughts.

Your friend, S.J.W.

Douglas County, Ga. Dec. 25, 1890

When this you see,
Remember me,
Though many miles apart we be.
Think in time,
And bear in mind —
 A trusty friend is hard to find.

Your friend, Oena Couch

Miss. Emma Holcombe —
 Within this book, so pure and white, 
Let none but friends presume to write.|
And may each line direct your mind to hear.

Your friend, Sidney Watson

Buchanan, Ga. April 19, 1891

Miss Emma Holcombe — 
May you always be happy,
And live at your ease;
Get a kind husband,
And do as you please.
Your grandmother, Elizabeth Holcombe

Buchanan, Ga. May 24, 1891

Miss. Emma, dear friend —
I would not blot this page;
But I would like to make a spot
Large enough to hold you
To remembrance of your friend.

Lucy Adams

Buchanan, Ga. May 24, 1891

Dear Cousin Emma —
 Drop one pearl in memory’s box for your cousin,

Sallie Holcombe.

Buchanan, Haralson County, Ga. Aug. 11, 1891

Miss. Emma, dear friend — 
Do all the good you can,
To all the people you can,
In all the ways you can,
Just as long as you can.

Your loving friend, Harriet Prichard

Buchanan, Haralson County, Ga. Aug. 11, 1891

You are dear to me.

Your loving sister, Ester Holcombe

Draketown, Ga. August 26, 1891

Emma, dear sister — 
These few lines to you
Are tendered by a sister sincere and true,
Hoping but to be remembered
When I am far away from you.

Your affectionate sister, Jo. E. White

Buchanan, Ga. September 13, 1891

Miss. Emma, kind friend — 
Your company I wish to encertain; 
For you are the one I wish to gain.

Your true friend, R.S.

Buchanan, Ga. Nov. 10, 1891

Miss. Emma — 
You look so gay;
I think of you both night and day;
For I love you true;
And tonight will dream of you.
Your true friend, R.S. McWilliams (Emma Jane’s Future Husband)

Buchanan, Ga. Nov. 10, 1891

Miss. Emma, dear girl — 
My heart is all I have to give;
My pleasures are few;
But the happiest hours I ever spent,
Were those t spent with you.
Your true friend, R.S. Mc.       (McWilliams – future husband)

Remember your little friend,

Ella Busders.