The passing of G. F. Laughlin Friday afternoon took another of our older citizens from our midst. Mr. Laughlin was sick only a week when death called him. He had lived his entire life in this community.
He was a barber by trade and was also one of the first rural mail carriers here. He resigned that position after several years of service. He was in the mercantile business later.
An amazing story the family likes to share is when Shug found a baby abandoned in his father's car. This is the newspaper article:
"Lineville Tribune June 17, 1926
A six week old baby boy was found by Dorris "Shug" Laughlin about 11 o'clock Saturday night in his father's car just north of the Laughlin Variety Store. The baby had evidently been placed in the car some time after ten o'clock. The young fellow was wrapped in a baby shawl and a bundle containing baby clothing was also found in the seat of the car. The baby was laying on the floor of the car amid car tools, crying lustily when found, but as soon as he was served from a bottle of milk, quieted down and has since been a very peaceable citizen, evidently realizing that he should be good while a guest of the police as he was immediately taken over by City Marshal Hartley and wife.
If the parents are not found before Monday June 21, the baby will be taken into court and will be adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Hartley. The baby has made many friends from the dozens who have visited the Hartley home during the week. He is blue eyed and good-natured and as Mrs. Hartley remarked, "he hasn't cried enough to exercise his lungs." He is the recipient of many gifts, including cash presents and enough baby clothes, to put him through the winter. In case Mr. and Mrs. Hartley adopt him, the ladies about town plan a shower and plans have been made to buy him a crib, baby carriage, etc. If Mr. and Mrs. Hartley are good enough to give this baby a home he will fare mighty well in Lineville, because Lineville prides itself in making strangers welcome here.
In the meantime, the officers are working hard to locate the party or parties who left the youngster here and they will be prosecuted if found. Mr. Laughlin proprietor of the Variety Store and owner of the car, says that this is only one of the many things he plans to give away this summer. Next Saturday night it may be twins. So it will pay the trading public to call at his store on Saturday nights."
Frank became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1879. He was a member of the Independent order of Odd Fellows for 55 years.
In early childhood he was unfortunate in stepping on a nail, infection setting in and his foot was finally amputated. It was a slight inconvenience, he led a full and happy life. Family gave him a nickname 'Sugarfoot' afterwards.
He was a great fisherman and generously divided up his days catch with his many friends. He was a good father, good neighbor, and good friend. A large crowd attended his funeral.
He married Flora Ellen Bullington on August 9, 1892. They had 5 children.
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He was a barber by trade and was also one of the first rural mail carriers here. He resigned that position after several years of service. He was in the mercantile business later.
An amazing story the family likes to share is when Shug found a baby abandoned in his father's car. This is the newspaper article:
"Lineville Tribune June 17, 1926
A six week old baby boy was found by Dorris "Shug" Laughlin about 11 o'clock Saturday night in his father's car just north of the Laughlin Variety Store. The baby had evidently been placed in the car some time after ten o'clock. The young fellow was wrapped in a baby shawl and a bundle containing baby clothing was also found in the seat of the car. The baby was laying on the floor of the car amid car tools, crying lustily when found, but as soon as he was served from a bottle of milk, quieted down and has since been a very peaceable citizen, evidently realizing that he should be good while a guest of the police as he was immediately taken over by City Marshal Hartley and wife.
If the parents are not found before Monday June 21, the baby will be taken into court and will be adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Hartley. The baby has made many friends from the dozens who have visited the Hartley home during the week. He is blue eyed and good-natured and as Mrs. Hartley remarked, "he hasn't cried enough to exercise his lungs." He is the recipient of many gifts, including cash presents and enough baby clothes, to put him through the winter. In case Mr. and Mrs. Hartley adopt him, the ladies about town plan a shower and plans have been made to buy him a crib, baby carriage, etc. If Mr. and Mrs. Hartley are good enough to give this baby a home he will fare mighty well in Lineville, because Lineville prides itself in making strangers welcome here.
In the meantime, the officers are working hard to locate the party or parties who left the youngster here and they will be prosecuted if found. Mr. Laughlin proprietor of the Variety Store and owner of the car, says that this is only one of the many things he plans to give away this summer. Next Saturday night it may be twins. So it will pay the trading public to call at his store on Saturday nights."
Frank became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1879. He was a member of the Independent order of Odd Fellows for 55 years.
In early childhood he was unfortunate in stepping on a nail, infection setting in and his foot was finally amputated. It was a slight inconvenience, he led a full and happy life. Family gave him a nickname 'Sugarfoot' afterwards.
He was a great fisherman and generously divided up his days catch with his many friends. He was a good father, good neighbor, and good friend. A large crowd attended his funeral.
He married Flora Ellen Bullington on August 9, 1892. They had 5 children.
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The passing of G. F. Laughlin Friday afternoon took another of our older citizens from our midst. Mr. Laughlin was sick only a week when death called him. He had lived his entire life in this community.
He was a barber by trade and was also one of the first rural mail carriers here. He resigned that position after several years of service. He was in the mercantile business later.
An amazing story the family likes to share is when Shug found a baby abandoned in his father's car. This is the newspaper article:
"Lineville Tribune June 17, 1926
A six week old baby boy was found by Dorris "Shug" Laughlin about 11 o'clock Saturday night in his father's car just north of the Laughlin Variety Store. The baby had evidently been placed in the car some time after ten o'clock. The young fellow was wrapped in a baby shawl and a bundle containing baby clothing was also found in the seat of the car. The baby was laying on the floor of the car amid car tools, crying lustily when found, but as soon as he was served from a bottle of milk, quieted down and has since been a very peaceable citizen, evidently realizing that he should be good while a guest of the police as he was immediately taken over by City Marshal Hartley and wife.
If the parents are not found before Monday June 21, the baby will be taken into court and will be adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Hartley. The baby has made many friends from the dozens who have visited the Hartley home during the week. He is blue eyed and good-natured and as Mrs. Hartley remarked, "he hasn't cried enough to exercise his lungs." He is the recipient of many gifts, including cash presents and enough baby clothes, to put him through the winter. In case Mr. and Mrs. Hartley adopt him, the ladies about town plan a shower and plans have been made to buy him a crib, baby carriage, etc. If Mr. and Mrs. Hartley are good enough to give this baby a home he will fare mighty well in Lineville, because Lineville prides itself in making strangers welcome here.
In the meantime, the officers are working hard to locate the party or parties who left the youngster here and they will be prosecuted if found. Mr. Laughlin proprietor of the Variety Store and owner of the car, says that this is only one of the many things he plans to give away this summer. Next Saturday night it may be twins. So it will pay the trading public to call at his store on Saturday nights."
Frank became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1879. He was a member of the Independent order of Odd Fellows for 55 years.
In early childhood he was unfortunate in stepping on a nail, infection setting in and his foot was finally amputated. It was a slight inconvenience, he led a full and happy life. Family gave him a nickname 'Sugarfoot' afterwards.
He was a great fisherman and generously divided up his days catch with his many friends. He was a good father, good neighbor, and good friend. A large crowd attended his funeral.
He married Flora Ellen Bullington on August 9, 1892. They had 5 children.
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He was a barber by trade and was also one of the first rural mail carriers here. He resigned that position after several years of service. He was in the mercantile business later.
An amazing story the family likes to share is when Shug found a baby abandoned in his father's car. This is the newspaper article:
"Lineville Tribune June 17, 1926
A six week old baby boy was found by Dorris "Shug" Laughlin about 11 o'clock Saturday night in his father's car just north of the Laughlin Variety Store. The baby had evidently been placed in the car some time after ten o'clock. The young fellow was wrapped in a baby shawl and a bundle containing baby clothing was also found in the seat of the car. The baby was laying on the floor of the car amid car tools, crying lustily when found, but as soon as he was served from a bottle of milk, quieted down and has since been a very peaceable citizen, evidently realizing that he should be good while a guest of the police as he was immediately taken over by City Marshal Hartley and wife.
If the parents are not found before Monday June 21, the baby will be taken into court and will be adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Hartley. The baby has made many friends from the dozens who have visited the Hartley home during the week. He is blue eyed and good-natured and as Mrs. Hartley remarked, "he hasn't cried enough to exercise his lungs." He is the recipient of many gifts, including cash presents and enough baby clothes, to put him through the winter. In case Mr. and Mrs. Hartley adopt him, the ladies about town plan a shower and plans have been made to buy him a crib, baby carriage, etc. If Mr. and Mrs. Hartley are good enough to give this baby a home he will fare mighty well in Lineville, because Lineville prides itself in making strangers welcome here.
In the meantime, the officers are working hard to locate the party or parties who left the youngster here and they will be prosecuted if found. Mr. Laughlin proprietor of the Variety Store and owner of the car, says that this is only one of the many things he plans to give away this summer. Next Saturday night it may be twins. So it will pay the trading public to call at his store on Saturday nights."
Frank became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1879. He was a member of the Independent order of Odd Fellows for 55 years.
In early childhood he was unfortunate in stepping on a nail, infection setting in and his foot was finally amputated. It was a slight inconvenience, he led a full and happy life. Family gave him a nickname 'Sugarfoot' afterwards.
He was a great fisherman and generously divided up his days catch with his many friends. He was a good father, good neighbor, and good friend. A large crowd attended his funeral.
He married Flora Ellen Bullington on August 9, 1892. They had 5 children.
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