Schley County Georgia Newspapers The Schley County News 1905 File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by "Harris Hill" Table of Contents page: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/schley.htm Georgia Table of Contents: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm 1905 The Schley County News Thursday, January 5, 1905 Vol. XV No. 2. LEGAL ADVERISEMENT Georgia--Schley County. H.H. Threlkeld, administrator upon the estate of Mrs. H.S. Threlkeld, late of said county, deceased, having filed his petition for discharge, this is to cite all persons concerned to show cause against the granting of this discharge, at the regular term of the court of Ordinary for said county to be held on first Monday in February 1905. Phil. E. Taylor, Ordinary W.W. Lumpkin has applied to me in due form for permanent letters of administration upon the estate of Rob Jones, Dec'd. Notice is hereby given that said application will be heard at the regular term of Ordinary court on 1st Monday in Feb., next. Witness my hand and official signature. This Jan. 5th., 1905. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Martha Baldwin left Monday for Milledgeville. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Collins of Bronwood are on a visit here. The Misses Lindsay returned to Forsyth Monday after a pleasant week at home. We are glad to learn that Senator T.G. Hudson, after a severe ______ of smallpox is able to be out again. Messrs. John Daniel, S.J. Jordan, __ C. Jordan, and others from Shiloh were here Tuesday. Mr. S.R. Bridges, of Atlanta, is among the number who spent Christmas here. Judge and Mrs. J.A. Hixon were the guests of Mrs. T.A. Bridges last week. Mrs. W.F. Geezlin, of Macon, is with her aunt, Mrs. A. J. Walters, this week. Dr. S.R. Patton, of Hartwell, Ga., spent several days last week with his mother. Mr. J.C. Sears and W.A. Murray, left for Barnesville, Tuesday. Miss Jennings, of Dawson, is the guest of the Misses Lightner at Schley. Dr. T.G. Cheney and family have moved to Montezuma. Mr. J.R. Jordan, of Putnam, happened to the misfortune of losing a very fine horse yesterday. A Schley county man captured the prize offered by a Buena Vista firm for the largest wagon load of ladies brought to their store on last Monday. Mr. J.R. Jordan, of Putnam, was the lucky man. The prize was a handsome suit of clothing. This was the result of Newspaper advertisement. ARRINGTON ELECTED MAYOR. The city election last Tuesday resulted in the election of A.A. Arrington for Mayor; E.W. Strange, H.S. Lindsay, J.B. Williamson, J.L. Duncan and S.A. Royal as councilmen. C.L. Battle, Jr., was re-elected Recorder. The election passed off quietly and seems it proved satisfactory to all. Tis safe to say the town is in good hands. We look forward to some much needful work in the town to be done. CARD OF THANKS To my friends and those who have so liberally patronized me while in business for the past four years, I wish to express my heart felt thanks for every kindness shown me, and while my business interest will be elsewhere, the people of Ellaville and Schley county shall ever remain near and dear to me. I shall enter the millinery business at Montezuma, Ga., and at any time I can serve my old customers, it will afford me a great pleasure to do so. Yours very sincerely, Miss Minnie Cheney. WANTED One brown, "bow-legged", bob-tail, "foust pup"--- Either lost or stolen. A liberal reward will be paid to the party returning the animal. R.E.L. Eason, owner. A SAD DEATH Little Mary Eva Snider, daughter of Miss Mollie Snider, after a short illness with pneumonia, passed into the great beyond on last Tuesday morning ere the sun had given warning of approaching day, and all was made sad within the household. Mary was a bright eyed little girl of six years old, and up to the time of her last illness, she was a perfect picture of childhood and health. Tis sad, indeed, that one so bright and promising should be called so young, yet, it should be a sweet consolation to her loved one to realize that she has fallen into hands of Him, who hath said, "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not." She was buried at the Ellaville cemetery Wednesday morning. Rev. W.K. Dennis performing the last sad rites. =============== The issue for Thursday January 12, seems to be missing or out of order on the tape. Maybe it will turn up later. ============= The Schley County News Thursday, January 19, 1905 Vol. XV No. 4 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Dr. C.P. Davis, and sister, Miss Mae, of Americus, spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Lillie Dixon. Mr. A.J. Easom has moved into his new brick store and in a few days will be ready to serve the people with a full line of fresh groceries. Mr. E.B. Hornady and daughter, Mr. Roger Williams, and sister, Miss Matha, of Buena Vista were the very pleasant guests at the home of Mrs. J.R. Jordan, Sunday. Mrs. J.R. Williams, Mrs. Chas. Payne, and Miss Ruth Arrington were among the number from Americus who attended the funeral of Mrs. Collins last Thursday. Mrs. J.M. Thornton, a most estimable lady of our town is now a resident of Americus having moved there on last Friday. Mrs. Thornton has many friends in Ellaville, who will greatly miss her pleasant companionship. TEACHERS NOTICE White teachers are requested to meet at the office of the County School Commissioner, on Saturday, Jan., 21st. at 10 A.M.; and colored teachers to meet Saturday, 14th at 1 P.M. to organize for monthly institute work. Every teacher receiving Public School funds, must attend. By order of the Bd. of Education. A & B ROAD TO BE EXTENDED The A(tlantic) & B(irmingham) Railroad is soon to begin work of extending the road from Montezuma to Birmingham, Ala. It is thought that the road will be constructed according to the survey which was made more than a year ago, and should that be true, it will not materially effect Ellaville or interfere with our present territory, as the road will miss the northern boundary of our county some eight or nine miles. 100 FOR 25c. Nice, neat visiting cards, with your name and address artistically printed on same at the price of 25c. for 100--postage paid by me. Send for samples. C.C. McCrory, Ellaville, Ga. THE ANNIVERSARY OF GEN. LEE The Confederacy of the south, north, east and west, and all who are in sympathy with the lost cause of the sixties, will today assemble themselves in their respective places to do honor to the memory of the South's greatest chieftain--Robt. E. Lee. An appropriate program was arranged by the Camp here, which was rendered at the auditorium this morning. In the meanwhile, Mrs. J.E. Mathis, of Americus, presented many crosses of honor to our Confederate veterans. METHODIST AT DAWSON Rev. W.K. Dennis left Monday for Dawson where he went to be present at the Missionary Institute which has been in progress all the week at that place. All of the preachers of the Americus District were in attendance, besides many other enthusiastic workers in the Missionary cause. BAPTIST MEET AT OGLETHORPE On Friday before the fifth Sunday in January, the Fellowship Baptist Association will meet at Oglethorpe. Below is given the official program in full. FRIDAY--- 10:00 A.M. Devotional services led by C.D. Carter 11:00 A.M. Introductory Sermon by S(amuel) A. McMahan. NOTE: b. Oct. 6, 1869 d. Jan. 7, 1916; buried Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Macon Co., Ga.; m. Mattie Lou Hill d/o P.Z. Hill & Lucinda "Lucy" Maloney Duncan Hill. 2:00 P.M. Query. Does not the time demand more zeal and spiritual favor in emphasizing the fundamental doctrines of the bible? By R.L. Bivins and J.A. Ivey. 7:00 P.M. Preaching. Saturday--- 9:00 A.M. Devotional services led by R.E. Tooke. 9:30 A.M. Query. Is this commercial age the chief hindrance to spiritual growth and the spread of the gospel? By J.E. Long and A.G. Wellons. 11:00 A.M. Sermon. 2:00 P.M. Query. Is the Bible commanding the interest among professors of religion that it ought to be? R.E. Neighbor, and J.S. Knowles. Sunday--- 9:30 A.M. Sunday School addresses by the brethren. 11:00 A.M. Preaching. 7:00 P.M. Preaching. A cordial invitation is extended to the members of the association and to visitors from other associations. Those from a distance can write to A.H. Perry, Oglethorpe, Ga. A LONG TRAIN Cordele Ga., Jan. 3----The Atlantic & Birmingham railroad ran Saturday what was probably the longest train of cars ever seen in Georgia, operated by a single engine. The train was made up of one hundred and two cars, loaded and empties, and was drawn to Fitzgerald from Brunswick, at a good rate of speed by one of the company's new monster locomotives. The train was broken up at Fitzgerald, where several branches of the road diverge, after the officials of the road were thoroughly satisfied that the big engines would do all that was claimed for them by the manufacturers. The train was nearly a mile and a quarter long, including the engine and caboose.----Macon Telegraph. The Schley County News Thursday, January 26, 1905 Vol. XV No. 5 DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS ORGANIZE The "cold, dark and dreary" rain Monday afternoon in no wise dampened the ardor of those interested in organizing a chapter of the "Daughters of the Confederacy" for this county. True to the spirit inhered (inherited?) from their soldier fathers, a goodly number of our ladies braved the elements and a most enjoyable and enthusiastic meeting was held at the home of Mrs. J.H. Williams. Mrs. Williams explained the object of the meeting and in regular order the following officers were unanimously elected: Miss Mary Hornady, president; Mrs. E.L. Bridges, 1st Vice President; Mrs. W.K. Dennis, 2nd Vice President; Miss Dollie Allen, Recording Secretary; Mrs. H.J. Williams, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. A. Allen, Treasurer. With very little effort a number of names were secured and it is hoped that every woman in the county eligible to membership will unite with the chapter at once. Another meeting will be held at the parsonage, Wednesday afternoon, February 8th to perfect the organization and outline work for the year. No braver soldiers followed Lee than those who went from Schley county, and every wife, mother, sister and daughter should be proud to claim membership in the order that seeks to perpetuate the memory of their glorious deeds in war, as well as peace. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss brooks, of LaCrosse, spent last Saturday here. Mrs. R.A. Wiggins made a very important business trip to Americus last Saturday. Dr. T.G. Cheney and Master Jewett Forehand, of Montezuma, were visitors here this week. Messrs. H.A. Peacock and C.E. Baldwin were callers at LaCrosse Sunday afternoon. Mrs. W.J. Slappy, of LaCrosse, spent the day with Mrs. J.F. Stewart, last week. Prof. O.E. Stewart, and wife, of Murray, were the guests of Mrs. L.B. Stewart, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Collins made a to relatives at Bronwood last week. Col. J. R. Williams and family, of Americus, were pleasant visitors of Mrs. J.F. Stewart, Sunday. Miss Mina Wooten, Miss Matha Williams, Prof. Collins, and Roger Williams of Buena Vista Spent Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. J.R. Jordan. Judge W.T. Myers and son, Arther, now of Americus, were up Monday drumming the town in the interest of their friend Sheffield Hardware Co., and Harris Hardware Co. Mr. T.R. Oliver, of Murray, was here Monday and stated that about the only thing worthy of special note from his side of the creek, was the extreme popularity of Judge Giles, in courting circles. BRIDGES PRESIDENT The friends of Mr. S.R. Bridges are glad to learn of his promotion in the Alkahest Lyceum System, which he has been connected for several years. Mr. Bridges has recently been elected president of the system, a promotion which he greatly disserved, as he has been a hard worker in the interest of the company, and the great success they have achieved is largely due to his untiring effort in behalf of same. The Schley County News Thursday, February 2, 1905 Vol. XV No. 6. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. C.H. Smith arrived Tuesday from Florida. Mr. and Mrs. A(nthony) J. Hill visited relatives at Oglethorpe last week. Note: The relatives they were visiting would most probably have been his wife's who was also a Hill. They were first cousins. Carrie Lee Hill was d/o P.Z. Hill and Lucy Maloney Duncan. Her husband Anthony was s/o Elbert hill and Nancy Catherine Murray. The relatives in Oglethorpe would have been Carrie's sisters(Anthony's cousins), Katie Duncan Hill Turner, Nancy Amanda Hill Gardner, and Mattie Lou Hill McMahen (wife of Rev. Samuel A. McMahen mentioned in an earlier issue of the News). Miss Aldine Peacock and Master Lewis Collins made a short trip to Americus today. Mr. T.V. Bridges spent the past week with his sons, Messrs. S.R. and H.L. Bridges, in Atlanta. If you want to enjoy yourself, go out Saturday evening and spend two hours with Everett Kempt. To go is all you will have to do. He will do the rest. Work on the Methodist church is progressing finely, and with a few more of fair weather, it will be completed. Everybody agrees that the church will be a beauty. Mr. Harry Dixon who has been with the Americus Oil Company the past two years goes with Bridges Bros. today. He will be glad to serve his many friends with any and everything in their line. NEW ENTERPRISE Within the next few weeks Ellaville will be provided with an excellent telephone exchange service. This enterprise is to be put in and conducted by Mr. E.L. Bridges, who already owns a private line from Ellaville to Americus. Mr. Bridges will arrange to get connections with other lines, thereby giving Ellaville as good telephone service as any town in the state. NOTICE TO EVERYBODY Meet at the court house at 2 o'clock p.m. on Saturday, February 11th, and let's agree on some plan for securing reasonable remuneration for our products for the present year. Farmers, merchants, mechanics, and all professionals are interested. R.E.L. Eason E.S. Baldwin O.L. Peacock J.F. Stewart T.J. Pilcher The Schley County News hursday, February 9, 1905 Vol. XV No. 7. NAME OF GRADY FOR COUNTY At a mass meeting held in Cairo the past week, which there was fully 1,000 people present, for the purpose of furthering the movement and selecting a name for the proposed new county to be formed out of the western portion of Thomas and eastern Decatur, the name Grady was decided upon amid great enthusiasm. The new county will comprise about 300 square miles, and have a population exceeding 12,000. Citizens of Thomas and Decatur embraced within this territory are acting as a unit, and the county of Grady may be said to be assured. It will be one of the wealthiest counties in the state, and peopled with independent and progressive farmers. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. R.A. Strange, of Andrew Chapel was in town Monday. D.A. Peacock spent Sunday at the Peacock House. T.A. Collins was at home Sunday. S.R. Bridges of Atlanta arrived yesterday. Miss Ina Williams is at Concord in charge of the music school. Cotton is looking forward jest a little, 7 1/4 best. Mr. J.C. Chapman, of William's Mill, made the News office a welcomed visit Tuesday. Mr. S.C. Collins spent Sunday with home folks at Putnam. Miss Dollie Allen returned home from Dawson, Tuesday, where she was the guest of Miss Mamie Deubler for a week. Misses Brooks, Annie Dixon, of LaCrosse, and Miss Mattie Walker of Americus, was the guest of Miss Maude Williamson, Saturday and Sunday. LOST! Two black pigs about three months old--- strayed off about 10 days ago. Any information concerning them will be appreciated and party returning them will be rewarded--- J.R. Jordan. Collum Bros., of Putnam, have removed their surplus cotton from the warehouse to their home. This means that they have cotton, not to burn, but to hold. (Note: There have been a number of articles about the farmer's dissatisfaction with the price of cotton. In several instances, unknown individuals have broken into cotton warehouses and burned the bales.) Mr. Will Hern, of Schley, while operating his sawmill last Thursday afternoon was accidentally caught by a shafting, and received a very painful hurt on his leg. Dr. Jordan was called and dressed his wound. NEW COUNCIL TAKES CHARGE Tuesday night the new Mayor and City Council took charge of Ellaville and her affairs. About the only matter of interest was the election of a Marshall. Mr. T.J. Myers was elected this year. SHERIFF'S SALE Georgia--Schley County Will be sold before the Court House door for the town of Ellaville, Ga., on the first Tuesday in March, between the legal hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Twenty-four acres of land of the north west corner of lot no. seventy- nine, in the 29th district of said county---said property levied on under and by virtue of a tax fifa for state and county taxes for the year 1904, by T.J. Myers, L.C., and turned over to Sheriff---said fifa being against Mrs. A.T. Gay, for the sum of $13,000. Tenants in possession notified. Also, at the same time and place will be sold 202 acres of land, the same being all of lot no. 100, lying and being situate in the 30th district of Schley county. Levied on under and by virtue of a tax fifa issued by the tax collector, of said county for state and county taxes for the year 1904, against R.L. McMichael, Ex., for the sum of 109.00---said property to be sold to satisfy fifa---tenants in possession notified---this January 25, 1905. W.W. Lumpkin, Sheriff. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Application For Years Support. Georgia---Schley County. Mrs. Lewis Hill (Mary Elizabeth Joiner), having made application for twelve months support out of the estate of Lewis Hill, an_____ appraisers duly appointed to set apart the same having filed their return, all persons concerned and hereby required to show cause before the court of Ordinary of said county on the first Monday in March, 1905, why said application should not be granted. The 7th day of February, 1905. Phil. E. Taylor, Ordinary. Georgia---Schley County. W.W. Lumpkin has applied to me in due form for permanent letters of administration upon estate of Rob Jones, Dec'd. Notice is hereby given that said application will be heard at the regular term of Ordinary court on 1st. Monday in Feb., next. Witness my hand and official signature, this Jan. 5th, 1905. P.E. Taylor, Ordy. NOTICE FOR PUBLIC ROAD Georgia---Schley County. Thirty days after this date, if there be no reasonable objection, the road already having been opened, will be declared a public road. The same commencing near the Johnson place in 882nd Dist. and extending in a Northerly direction and intersecting with the Ellaville and Oglethorpe road about 3/4's of a mile west of the place of H.H. Philips. By Board of County Commissioners. Jan. 3rd, 1905. S.T. Harper, Chairman W(illiam) D(aniel) Murray, Su_______ The Schley County News Thursday, February 16, 1905 Vol. XV No. 8 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Maude Childers accompanied by Dr. Bridges, went to Atlanta Tuesday to consult with a Dr. Willis Westmorland in regard to the future prospects of his arm, which he came so near losing by cause if gin accident last fall. Mr. Childers is entirely well so far as his pain or bruises are concerned, and the only trouble he is now having is that he has no use of it. DEATH OF MR. ALLEN PERRY News from Americus reached Ellaville Monday announcing the death of Mr. Allen Perry which occured a few miles from that place the day before. Mr. Perry was born and reared in Schley county, passing his more youthful days at the home of his father Mr. Marcus Perry, near Andrew Chapel. Mr. W.A. and J.R. Perry, Mrs. T.C. Tooke, of this county, are brothers and sisters of the deceased. The Schley County News Thursday, February 23, 1905 Vol. XV No. 9 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. S.C. Collins was here for a short while Tuesday. E.H. Morrison and Maj. Baldwin went over to Americus Tuesday. Mr. J.H. Fulford, of Dawson, was here last week in the interest of the church building. Col. C.R. McCrory is making some improvements on his home on Broad street. Mr. C.T. Baldwin is at home again after a stay of several months in Oglethorpe. Mr.and Mrs. J.T. Collins of Bronwood came up Saturday to be present at the burial of Mr. E(lbert) Hill. (Note: Elbert Hill was s/o Archibald Hill and Samantha Barfield Hill b. 12 Apr 1838 Marion Co., m. Nancy Catherine Murray 6 Jan 1859 and d. 18 Feb. 1905 Ellaville, Schley Co., Ga.) Miss Edythe Stewart left Sunday for Atlanta, where she will purchase a spring stock of millinery for the coming season. Dr. J.R. Jordan and Mr. E.H. Morrison have formed a partnership and in a few days will open up a nice stock of groceries in the present store of Dr. Jordan. Miss Y. Rousseau Worrell of Washington, D.C., is the very attractive guest of her aunt, Mrs. W.W. Tidwell this week. The friends of Miss Mary Williamson will be glad to learn that she again will be with Mrs. A. Allen during the coming season. CARD OF THANKS We take this method of extending our sincere thanks and and expressing our heart-felt appreciation for the kindness demonstrated by our friends during our recent bereavement---the loss of one so near and dear to us all. We also feel greatly appreciative of the untiring effort on the part of the physician who so faithfully attended our father during his last illness. Sincerely, Arthur Hill (Note: Arthur Hill, eldest child of Elbert Hill and Nancy Catherine Murray, b. 19 Mar 1860, Taylor Co., d. 17 Jul 1939 Schley Co., buried Ellaville City Cemetery, m. Mary Ella Woodall Patton, August 1925 in Schley Co.) IN MEMORIAM On Friday morning, February 17, this community was shocked at the sad news of the death of our fellow citizen Elbert Hill. Having been in poor health for a few weeks, only a few of his friends, outside his immediate family, suspected that death was so near. Mr. Hill was about sixty years of age; was married in the year 1859, and leaves a wife and two children and a host of friends to morn the loss. He joined the Methodist Church in 1870; was made a Mason in 1861, and since that time has been a consistant member of the church as well as a devoted Mason. But few men of a more generous nature, have we ever known; warm hearted and charitable to all with whom he came in contact. We render his family our deepest sympathy in this hour of great sorrow and distress; feeling that their loss is his gain, knowing that death is God's messenger to transplant him from physical to spiritual home, to open to him the glory of the New Jerusalem and to introduce him into the society of the blessed, there to dwell forever.----------a friend. The Schley County News Thursday, March 2, 1905 Vol. XV No. 10. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. W.C. Kelly, of Murray, was in town yesterday. Mrs. S.A. Baugh made a shopping trip to Americus Monday. Mr. H.P. Murphy will in a few ____ leave for Alabama where he will accept a position with the Central railroad. Mr. W.W. Cheney was the guest of friends and relatives here this week. Mrs. R.E. and A.J. Hill went ____ to Americus Monday, shopping. The friends of Mr. T.J. Murphy are glad, indeed, to see him out ____ and looking natural. Mrs. A.C. Duncan of Buena Vista was here last week looking for a store house. If Mr. Duncan can hire a suitable building, he will lay in an up-to-date stock of dry goods by the middle of March. Mr. Robt. Strange of Andrew Chappel, will in the near future enter the mercantille business in the corner store of Dr. Smith. Mr. Strange is very popular in the county and is a young man of ______ business capacity. We predict for him great success in his _____ field. DEATH OF WILLIAM HEARN The announcement of the death of Mr. William Hearn which occured at his home near Schley last Saturday night, came as a great shock to his friends here. A few weeks since Mr. Hearn received some injuries by cause of an accident in which he was caught in the machinery of a sawmill. He was quite a young man, having a promising future ahead of him, and it is very sad indeed that his relatives and friends have to give him up. IN MEMORIAM A Friend Pays Loving Tribute to Mrs. Goodson. On the morning of February 17th as the first rays of daylight were making their appearance, the angel of death was hovering over one of homes in our community to claim our dear friend and neighbor, Mrs. Goodson, for it's victim. She had suffered a good deal for the past 12 months, but when the end came it was without a struggle. "What a life the christian lives, what a death the righteous dies." Death is a sad thing; nothing is more sure; sooner or later it will come to us all. Oh, that it could come to us as it did to her, without a marnel. How happy the thought that her suffering is all over now. She has fought the last fight, she has conquered the last enemy, she has gone to a far happier place than this world. Nothing can be said that would add to the beauty of her life among us. Her love and sympathy for the sick and suffering caused her to be loved by all who knew her. What beautiful lessons we may learn from her life. As old as she was she never failed to visit the sick and distressed, and when able always went to church and Sunday school, and not only to hers, but to others also. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. J.W. Quarterman, her pastor, who spoke very feelingly of the beautiful christian life now ended. At the conclusion of the service, the body was borne to the silent city of the dead. May God send comfort and consolation to the heart broken relatives and friends. Susie C. Smith---Dawson News. NOTICE TO EVERBODY I am again in a position to serve the people of Ellaville and Schley with all thr facilities of a first class barber shop. The patronage of my old customers is cordially solicited. Ofice in the rear of Mr. Herring's store. Respectfully, G.W. Davis SUGAR CANE Planting cane for sale at $5.00 per thousand. V.L. McMichael, Putnam, Ga. The Schley County News Thursday, March 9, 1905 Vol. XV No. 11 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. T.J. Mott of Lowe was in town Tuesday on business. Miss Edythe Stewart, after a few weeks stay in Atlanta, returned home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Cheney were visitors at Montezuma last week. Misses Julia and Aldine Peacock made a short visit to Americus last Friday. Mrs. L.W. Dixon and daughter, Miss Annie, spent Tuesday with ___ C.L. Battle, Jr. Mr. W.D. Sears made a trip to Bronwood Monday. Mr. M.D. Herring attended the inauguration at Washington and ___rts the occassion a marvelous success. Mr. T.C. Tondee made a business trip to Americus Monday. Miss Mary Williamson left for Atlanta Tuesday, where she goes to purchase a spring line of Millinery for Mrs. Allen. Judge H.H. Singletary, of LaCrosse, has been quite sick for the past few weeks. Mr. H.J. Fulford of Dawson, made us a visit this week. Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Bridges, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Murphy, Mrs. H.P. Murphy and Miss Worrill spent Saturday at the cemetery in Andersonville. Thursday March 16, 1905 Vol. XV No. 12 SCHOOLS CAN RETAIN GUNS According to a Washington dispatch, the war department will not insist upon having the old Springfield rifles now in the possession of schools in Georgia and several other southern states, turned over to the Augusta arsenal before the 1st of July. This will enable the schools to have guns for drill purposes during the balance of this scholastic year. After that it is presumed there will be an open opportunity for the schools to secure these or other arrangements either by purchase at nominal cost from the general stores or through the department in some other way. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Walter and Miss Leila Stewart, of Stewart's Mill, were the guest of Mrs. A.C. Murray yesterday. Mrs. C.A. Tidwell celebrated her 79th birthday yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R.M. Murphy, who entertained the older ladies of the town in honor of her mother. MR. OLIN DIXON AND MISS PAGE TO MARRY IN APRIL. The Schley county friends of Mr. Olin Dixon will be much interested in the announcement of his marriage to Miss Page, which is to occur in April. Mr. Dixon being born and reared in Ellaville, he has a host of friends here who will receive this announcement with no small degree of pleasure, and will wish him happiness in his new life that is soon to be. The Times--Recorder makes the following mention: "Among the marriages announced for April none will be anticipated with a greater degree of interest by social Americus than that of Miss Florence Page, lovely daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Page, and Mr. O.L. Dixon. The marriage will occur at their home on Wednesday evening, April 12th, and a host of friends are reserving congratulations. Mr. Dixon is a well known and successful merchant of Americus, while the bride prospective, by her beauty, grace, and charming manner has, since the debut, two seasons agone(ago?), been one of the most admired of the social set here." HOUSE FALLING CAUSES INHURIES Last Monday morning, Mr. T.J. Poole, a prominent Schley county farmer, while in an effort to move an old house on his farm, the same in some way fell, catching him underneath. Mr. Poole is very badly bruised up from the accident, though his condition is not thought serious by his physician, Dr. Bridges. end #12 The Schley County News Thursday, March 23, 1905. Vol. XV No.13 Of all the needs that Ellaville stands in special need of, it is a new depot. The present one is simply a disgrace to a clean up-to-date town like ours. In fact, it is the shabbiest structure in the town. Let us wake up along this line and pull for a new depot. The good old Georgia Central will give it to us if it is made to realize our need. We could well afford to dispense with the coming session of the Superior court and the great state would be none the greater sufferer thereby. Crime in Schley county is almost a thing unknown. Our jail has been empty for more than six months, and aside from a few little petty offenses, which could be very satisfactorily disposed of by liberal application of a good cowhide, there will be little doing at the next session to convene on the second Monday in April. The News is for Clark Howell for governor, provided, either Messrs. Smith, Jones, Brown, or Walker of Schley, doesn't enter the race. COOKS IMPROVED COTTON SEED Grown by J.R. Cook of Schley, Ga. By test at the experiment station of Mississippi, last year, "Cook's Improved Cotton Seed" stood at the head of the list, of all varieties of seed planted. They are beyond all doubt, the best cotton seed in the world. PRICE, $1.50 Bus. Orders for seed will be taken by J.M. Murray, and seed will be delivered at Royal Bros. Warehouse. J.R. Cook, Schley, Ga. NOTICE. My books will be open the 1st of April, for the purpose of receiving tax returns for the present year. T.C. Tondee, T.R. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. J.A. Hixon, of Americus; Mrs. W.B. Glover, and Miss Bessie Hall, of Jacksonville, spent the day Tuesday with Mrs. T.V. Bridges. DuPont Murphy has been promoted from City electrician, for the Southern Bell Telephone Exchange, Savannah, Ga., to manager of the exchange at Waycross, Ga. It gives us pleasure to note any promotion for our Ellaville boys. MRS. BRIDGES ENTERTAINS On last Friday night, Mrs. E.L. Bridges, in her usual genuine hospitality, entertained a number of her friends. Aside from an evening of great social pleasure, an elegant salad course was served, followed by a course of delicious ices. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. W.K. Dennis, Dr. and Mrs. Jordan, Col. and Mrs. J.H. Cheney, Dr. Bridges and Miss Martha Williams, Mr. H.A. Dixon and Miss Stearns. LIST OF JURORS TO SERVE AT APRIL TERM SUPERIOR COURT Grand Jury. P.Z. Hill, H.S. Lindsay, T.F. Rainey, W.J. Bridges, W.T. Myers, J.J. Wall, M.E. Collum, J.A. Chapman, C.H. Smith, J.T. Stewart, J.S. Hill, L.G. Causey, K.Stewart, R.W. Glover, J.R. Walters, J.L. Duncan, John Stewart, R.E.L. Eason, L.E. Tondee, T.J. Mott, Jr., J.D. McCorkle, A. Hill, L.A. Giles, G.N. Jordan, A.A. Arrington, J.T. Royal, J.H. Sellars, A.C. Murray, E.H. Wall, T.S. Tooke. Traverse Jury. M.S. Childers, G.W. Holloway, Henry Herring, C.L. Battle, Jr., R.A. Swearington, E.B. Warren, O.P. Womack, G.W. Johnson, B.F. Harvey, W.H. Mott, S.E. Pickett, J.M. Kent, J.S. Womack, H.H. Singletary, W.C. Peek, R.F. Williamson, John Sorrels, Claude Pilcher, R.E. Brooks, C.H. Jones, C.R. Snipes, E.S. Barnes, J.M. Ellis, A.S. Walters, S.A. Royal, H.M. Bentley, W.B. Jones, C.L. Peacock, Hugh Pilcher, W.J. Payne, H.H. Threlkeld, E.C. Norman, T.J. Mott, Sr., R.A. Wiggins, T.H. Devane. INDIANS WILL ATTEND GATHERING Band of Cherokee Confederates to Take Part in Louisville Reunion. An interesting, feature of the United Confederate Veterans' reunion to be held in Louisville, Ky., June 14, 15, and 16 will be a squad of full blooded Cherokee Indians, who are membrs of the Soe-No-Kee camp and who will probably accompany the delegation from North Carolina under the flag of which they served during the war. end #13 The Schley County News Thursday, March 30, 1905 Vol. XV No. 14 GEORGIA BATTLE FLAGS RETURNED Box of Tattered Relics Received by Governor from War Department. Monday Governor Terrell received from the War department in Washington, an express package containing the old battle flags of the state organizations which served in the Confederate army and which were captured or surrendered with General Lee's army at Appomatox. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. T.J. Poole was in town Tuesday. His friends will be glad to learn that he is out again after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Redding of Atlanta, was among the number of visitors here last week, He is a son of Capt R.J. Redding, who is now in charge of the Georgia Experimental Station, for many years he was a citizen of this county. Postmaster Smith and rural route inspector, H.H. Wilson, have been engaged for the past two days this week in the work of establishing route number four for Ellaville. Dr. Smith states that the route will in all probability be added, which will mean a great deal to Ellaville and that portion of our county which it is to cover. The route will go out by Concord and will prove a great benefit to the people north of Buck Creek. We wish Dr. Smith all success in the work of establishing the route. NEGROES GET LIVELY On last Sunday while the sainted members of Zion Hill, a negro church over Buck Creek, were holding there usual devotional services, they were suddenly and almost spontaneously lifted from their sanctimonious pews by the explosion of several "thirty-eights" in the bushes nearby. Upon an investigation, it was found that a party of "skinners' had also opened up headquarters on the church grounds, which resulted in a dispute, and the ball started rolling. Demps Griff, the man with the gun, fired several shots to no serious effect, receiving in return for his part in the performance, several shots rebounders over the head with a baseball bat, in the hands of Tom Tooke. Od course, the razor was there, being artistically used by Jim Tooke, it served it's mission well. One negroes clothing was cut into doll-rags, escaping with his hide slightly sacrified in many places. Warrants were sworn out and Judge Giles bound the gang over to the Superior court last Monday. end #14 The Schley County News Thursday, April 6, 1905 Vol. XV No. 15 BODY OF MISS LEE AT REST Laid in Mausoleum Beside Those of Her Father, Mother and Sister. At Lexington, Va., Friday, the remains of Miss Mildred Lee, youngest daughter of General Robert E. Lee, were placed in a crypt of the mausoleum at Washington and Lee University. The other members of the family buried there are her father and mother, and one sister, Miss Agnes Lee. Funeral services were held in R.E. Lee Episcopal Church. Eight students of Washington and Lee University acted as pallbearers. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Stacey Jones, of Columbus made homefolks a visit Sunday. Leila Stewart is the guest of her sister Mrs. A.C. Murray. Luella Woods spent Sunday with her mother here. Quite a number from here went to picnic at Usry's Mill, Saturday. L. _____ Snider, of Selma Ala., attended the Snider- -McMath wedding here. Miss Nettie Payne who has been attending business college at Columbus returned home last week. Miss Julia Peacock and two nephews, Master Haynes and Lewis(?) Collins made a visit to Mr.and Mrs. J.T. Collins at Bronwood this week. Misses Imogene and Ruth Sears spent Saturday and Sunday with their sister, Miss Bessie Lou, at Bronwood. Mrs. J.F. Stewart and Mrs. A. ___ Park spent Friday very pleasantly with Mrs. W. J. Slappy at LaCrosse. Col. Z.S. Childers, of Americus, was here Tuesday in attendance upon commissioners court. Mrs. R.F. Tison left for Bronwood Monday where she will spend a week or so with her daughter Mrs. W.H. Collins. County Commissioners held regular session of court Tuesday. S.J. Rese of LaCrosse; S.T. Harper, of Eberneza; Henry Patton, of Schley, being in attendance. Mr. A(nthony) J. Hill sustained a very unfortunate and heavy loss last Monday night in the death of his fine mare "Kate". She was one of the finest animals in Southwest Ga., and was the pride of our town. Mr. and Mrs. R.L. McMath, Mr. and Mrs. Ed McMath and daughter, and Dr. McMath of Americus attended the Snider--McMath wedding Wednesday. Mr. J.R. Cook has shipped more than fifty bushels of his improved cotton seed to Mississippi this week at the price of $1.50 per bushel. He says he hopes to realize something like a thousand or fifteen hundred dollars from the seed. SUPERIOR COURT MONDAY Officers of the court are getting things in shape for the coming of Judge Littlejohn next week. A short session is expected unless the grand jury gets in some good work during the early part of the week, But as usual, a large crowd will attend. Everybody comes to town court week, business ot no businrdd. SNIDER-McMATH A quiet wedding of unusual interest was that of Miss Francis Belle Snider, of Ellaville, to Mr. B.H. McMath, of Americus, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T.V. Bridges on yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Only a few friends and relatives were present to witness a very beautiful ceremony which was performed by Rev. J.P. Wardlow, of Americus. After the marriage, the bridal party left for Americus, where they will live in the future. VETERANS ACTED AS ESCORT For Remains of Miss Lee on Journey from New Orleans to Virginia. The body of Miss Mildred Lee left New Orleans Tuesday for Lexington, Va., where it is to rest in the marble mausoleum of the Lees. She will rest by the side of her heroic father. On the train which bore the body was a party of distinguished veterans from New Orleans, and the express car in which the casket lay was one mass of flowers. A great part of these floral tributes had come from the various patriotic bodies and other organizations of New Orleans. Many more were received from similar sources when the train passed through Montgomery, Ala. The body was met in Atlanta, Ga., by Capt. Robert E. Lee of Richmond, a grandson of General Lee and nephew of Miss Mildred Lee. General W.E. Mickle of New Orleans, chief of staff of General Stephen D. Lee, commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans, was the only member of the New Orleans party who went on to Virginia. The others stopped in Atlanta and returned to their homes from that city. end #15 The Schley County News Thursday, April 13, 1905 Vol. XV No. 16 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. C.A. Murphy is spending a week with her mother in Americas. Mr. P.H. Williams, representing the Times--Recorder attended court this week in the interest of the paper. Mr. Robert Wilson and sister, Miss Essie of Butler, are the guests their grandmother, Mrs. L.(Elbert) Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Rice of Stewart's Mill were guests of the Hotel, several days this week. STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS Thursday afternoon while Dr. C.G. Jones, a prominent physician of this place, was mingling with his friends on the streets, apparently in the best of health, he was suddenly seized by a paralytic stroke which took effect in his right leg and partially up the right side of his body. The shock rendered him helpless, and as soon as assistance reached him, he was carried to his home. At the time of this writing, he is somewhat improved, and his friends think the attack will not prove serious. SUPERIOR COURT DOTS Court opened up Monday at the appointed hour. Judge Littlejohn presiding. A very busy session was held all the week and quite a number of long standing cases were disposed of. Owing to the rain, the farmers could do no work and most of them took advantage of circumstances and came to town, consequently a large crowd was in attendance, and general hand-shaking and exchange of experiences was indulged in to a great degree. Visiting attorneys were: J.A. Lumpkin, J.B. Hudson, J.S. Childers, W.W. Dykes, J.R. Williams, W.P. Wallace, and Col. Cobb of Americus; Joe J. Dunham, W.D. Crawford, W.B. Short, G.W. Munro and B.T. Rainey of Buena Vista; J.S. Souter of Preston; W.H. McCrory of Columbus. end #16 The Schley County News Thursday, April 20, 1905 Vol. XV No. 17 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. H.P. Murphy is visiting friends in Columbus this week. Mr. Stacy Jones came down from Columbus Sunday. Miss Besie Lou Sears spent Sunday with home folks. Mr. J.S. Lightner went down to Americus Sunday. Miss Maude Williamson left Saturday for Bronwood, where she will spend a week with relatives. Mr. W.H. Collins, of Bronwood made relatives a visit in Schley this week. Mr. W.L. English of Bronwood, spent Sunday with Mrs. S.A. Royal. Mrs. J.H. Cheney, Misses Julia and Aldine Peacock went down to Americus Thursday shopping. Mr. Jack Woods who has been in Ala. for the past year in the employ of the Central Railroad, has returned home. Jessie(?) Allen, possibly the oldest Confederate veteran in Georgia, died in Columbus on the 17th. He was 103 years old. Messrs. A.J. Hill and Dr. Jordan have greatly added to the beauty of their homes by the application of the paint brush. Mr. C.L. Battle, Jr., while riding the cars last Saturday morning, happened to a very unfortunate accident, in which he came near losing his foot, the same being caught between the bumpers and very badly mashed. DYESS--MORRISON The friends of Miss Eunice Dyess and Mr. E.H. Morrison, both of Ellaville, were pleasantly surprised by their marriage on last Sunday evening, which occured at an early hour at the parsonage. For reasons best known to themselves their wedding had not been announced, and it was in this quiet way they chose that their lives and destinies should be made as one. Miss Dyess since coming to Ellaville only two years ago, has been quite popular in social circles, and has gained many strong friends and admirers. While Mr. Morrison is a prominent merchant of our town and in addition to this owns considerable farming interest in the county. While their friends are bestowing best wishes upon them, the News asks to be counted among the number. CAR LEAPED TRACK A few miles above town Monday morning, while an extra freight train was enroute from Columbus to Americus, the cab attached to the same flew the track and the conductor, Mr. Crumpler, of Ala., and the negro brakeman were caught in the smash up and both received very bad injuries. They were brought to Ellaville on the engine as soon as possible, and their wounds dressed by Dr. Bridges, the railroad surgeon. Mr. Crumpler is comfortably resting at the Peacock Hotel. His mother and sister arrived Tuesday to attend him during his illness. ATTENTION VETERANS The Daughters of the Confederacy have arranged a program for memorial day to honor the memory of the Confederate soldiers who sleep in our city of the dead. Each veteran of Camp W.T. Black is urged to prove his loyalty to the cause and show his appreciation of this tribute to his dead comades by attending the exercises on the 26th., April at the Crisp Institute. The Camp will meet at the court house at 2:30 pm, as there is some business to bring before the Camp; after which the Camp will attend in a body the exercises when Crosses of Honor will be delivered to the veterans having applied. The memorial address will be made by Rev. W.K. Dennis. Every veteran, his family, friends and everybody is invited to come out and be with us. A. Allen, Comd. LIGHTNER--WOMACK Miss Katie Lightner and Mr. Obe Womack, both of the Ebenezar settlement, were quietly married on last Sunday afternoon at the home of Col. and Mrs. E.J. Hart. Judge Hart performing the ceremony. These young people are quite popular in the county and claim a host of friends who will be greatly interested in their future. end of #17 The Schley County News Thursday, April 27, 1905 Vol. XV No. 18 SOUTHERN HEROES HONORED Interesting Memorial Exercises In Ellaville. The manner in which memorial day was observed here yesterday was a compliment to the intelligence and apprciation of the people of Schley county. From three to four stores were closed, and the citizens of the town and many from the county turned aside from business to pay loving tribute to the heroic dead in our cemetery. The weather was all that could be desired, in fact everything seemed to work together to make the occasion an unqualified success. The exercises arranged by the Sarah E. Hornady Chapter U.D.C. were held at the auditorium, which was so crowded as to leave scarcely standing room. The arrangement of the stage was especially beautiful, the national colors mingling with pleasing effect with the red and white Confederate flags, prominent among which, was the tattered banner of the Fifth Georgia regiment, so prized by the veterans of Camp Black. Graceful vines and palms completed the tasteful decorations and made a pretty background for the life-size portraits of Davis and Lee, resting on easels near the front of the stage. The program opened with "America" sung with spirit by the audience. Rev. O.L. Peacock offered a fervent prayer that breathed a spirit of brotherly love, and lifted thoughts above the sordid(?) things of life to the high plain of "Peace on earth and good will to man." The strains of "Dixie", as played by Miss Julia Peacock and Messrs. Royal and Walters stirred the hearts of all present as could no other tune. By special request, Miss Edith Doane Munro recited "Music on the Rappahanack" with full effect, to piano accompaniment by Miss Imogene Sears. "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground" by Mesdames E.H. Morrison, W.K. Dennis, Miss Phillips and Mr. J.T. Royal was the next on the program. The old song so beautifully sung touched every heart and brought tears to many eyes. The reading by Mrs. G.C. Stallings was greatly enjoyed. Her perfect rendition brought out the full beauty of Father Ryan's exquisite poem, "The Men Who Wore the Gray," and thrilled the audience as they hung on every word. Mrs. E.L. Bridges' solo was a pleasant feature of the afternoon. Her sweet voice is always enjoyed. We feel safe in saying that in all the southland yesterday, nothing more eloquent and beautiful was heard than the address of Rev. W.K. Dennis. He was frequently interrupted by applause, the audience displaying the deepest enthusiam. At the conclusion of the splendid program, crosses of honor were delivered to several veterans by Miss Mary Hornady, President of the chapter. "God be with you till we meet again" was sung by the choir, led by Mrs. J.R. Jordan, as the veterans fell in line and marched out followed by the school, the Daughters of the Confederacy and citizens, which made an impressive procession to the cemetery. There was flowers in profusion, each child carrying a garland. The Daughters of the Confederacy also carried handsome designs in roses, each soldiers grave receiving a floral offering. The committees deserve the highest praise for the successful manner in which the day was observed and the people of the county honored themselves in entering so fully in the spirit of the occasion. One of Georgia's gifted sons has truthfully said, "A community that does not honor it's traditions and forgets it's inheiritance of song and story will live nothing to posterity worth remembering. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Phillips spent last Sunday with friends in Buena Vista. Mrs. O.E. Stewart left Saturday for a two week's visit to her parents at Danielsville, Ga. (NOTE: an earlier issue identified her parents as living in Danielsville, Ca.) Mrs. Dennis made Americus a visit last Friday. Mr. C.O. Rainey, of Mercer University, has returned home. Mr. C.B. Hornady made his mother a short visit Monday. Mr. Linton Strange came down from Columbus Sunday and was the guest of Col. C.R. McCrory's family. Cols. C.R. McCrory and A.J. Walters made a business trip to Americus yesterday. Mr. G.W. Fulford, of Murray, was here yesterday, visiting Americus between trains. Miss Willa Wiggins were among the number from Ellaville who did shopping in Americus this week. Dr. Desport, of Columbus, was among the number of prominent visitors to our town last week. Miss Eva Strange, of Andrew Chapel, made friends here a very pleasant visit last week. Misses Addie Sellars and Stella Trammell, of Glen- Holly, were among the number of out of town stoppers, here, Monday. Prof. Horace Stewart has returned home from Wallace, N.C., where he has had charge of the high school of that place. Mrs. J.R. Williams and children of Americus, arrived yesterday and will be the very pleasant guests of Mrs. J.F. Stewart several days. Mrs. Adams, who has been the very pleasant guest of Ms. Dennis for the past two weeks returned to her home at Clinton, Ala., Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Abbott, of Columbus, and Mrs. Leila Hardy, of Opelika, Ala., were among the number of very pleasant visitors to our town last week, as the guests of Mrs. E.L. Bridges. Mr. and Mrs. O.L. Dixon, of Americus, Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Dixon of LaCrosse, Mrs. Lillie Dixon and family and Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Battle, Jr., composed a spend- the-day-party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P.F. Dixon, Sunday. During the rain Friday afternoon, the store house of Woods & Co. was struck by lightning and a small portion of the rear wall was torn off. The only inmate of the house at the time was Mr. E.T. Woods and fortunately, he was at the front, receiving only a slight shock. Rev. C.D. Carter leaves today for Pleasant Grove, Sumter County, where he goes to attend the ____fifth Sunday meeting of the Freindship Association. The meeting begins tomorrow and continues until Sunday night. ONE NEGRO CUT, THE OTHER SHOT. On last Saturday morning, on the farm of Mr. George Holloway, two of his hands, Colie Wiggins and Tom Jordan, became engaged in a difficulty which resulted in a very bad flesh wound inflicted over Wiggins eye with a knife in the hand of Jordan. They were separated and Jordan returned to his plow, feeling that all was over; but in the meanwhile Wiggins was in active search of a gun, finding one he returned to the scene and concealed himself in the bushes near the end of the rows in which Jordan was plowing, and when Jordan drove out to the end he was suddenly "slowed-up" by a ful charge of number six shot, which struck him just below the right shoulder and penetrated his right lung. Jordan fell to the ground, while Wiggins made his escape under cover of the woods. Sheriff Lumpkin arrested Wiggins Sunday afternoon and now has him in the county jail. Wiggins claims he knows nothing of the shooting; While Jordan is lying at the point of death and asserts he saw Wiggins escaaping through the woods after the shot was fired. BIRTHDAY PARTY On last Friday evening the friends of Master Howell Eason were highly entertained at the beautiful country home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.E.L. Eason. The occasion was given in honor of Howell's fiftenth birthday, and quite a number of the younger set from town were present. PREACHING AT FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY On next Sunday, Rev. M. Joiner, the boy preacher of Montezuma, will preach to the people of the Fellowship community. Everyone should go out and hear this gifted young preacher, as all who have heard him, pronounce him a wonder for his age. There will also be a singing service at 10 o'clock. HAIL STORM DOES MUCH DAMAGE. The southern portion of our county was visited on last Friday afternoon by a disastrous hail storm, which resulted in much damage to the farms and in many places utterly destroying the peach crop. It would seem that it commenced about the Ebenezer settlement and thence took an eastward course, out by Walker's crossing, and down through the Pine Grove community. All along the hail fell in torrents, much of it being larger than an egg, and in many places measured more than twelve inches in depth. It was pronounced by all, the worst hail ever witnessed. Mr. Jodie English, of Pine Grove, was in town Monday and had with him some of the hail, and stated that it was then in the fields in great quantities. PICNIC AT DOZIER'S MILL We have been requested by the citizens of Lickskillet to announce their annual picnic and fish fry, which will be held on the 1st Saturday in May, the 6th. Everybody is most cordially invited to attend, and all who can conviently do so, will please carry along a basket. Fish will be plentiful, as the promoters of the picnic already have a fine supply caught. The occasion bids fair to being one of the most pleasant happenings of the summer, a large crowd will be present, and no pains will have been spared by the people of that community in arranging for the comfort and pleasure of all. Let everybody in the county join these generous people on that day and have a picnic in Lick Skillet that will long be remembered. Don't forget the time and place, Dozier's Mill, May 6th. THORTON HANGS TODAY Tobe Thornton, the negro convicted of attacking Miss Dismukes at her home near Preston early in 1904, will be hanged today at noon. Mr. and Mrs. D.P. Murphy arrived this morning and will be the guests of parents a few days when they will leave for their home at Waycrosse. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy were married on yesterday at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adams at Greenville, S.C. end of #18 The Schley County News Thursday, May 4, 1905 Vol. XV No.19 COTTON BURNED AT MONTEZUMA Sunday morning at 3 o'clock the cotton warehouse of Patrick and Meadows at Montezuma was destroyed by fire. About two hundred bales of cotton were virtually consumed, but fully insured; no insurance on the warehouse. The salvage will probably reach $500. The cause of the fire is unknown. CARD OF THANKS In behalf of the Daughters of the Confederacy and the citizens of the county, I wish to express thanks to those whose untiring efforts made the memorial exercises so beautiful and impressive, especially to Mesdames H.S. Munro, H.J. Williams, E.L. Bridges, and J.R. Jordan for the splendid program. To Mesdames E.W. Strange, J.H. Cheney, E.E. Collins, C.A. Murphy, Misses Dollie Allen and Susie Stearns for the beautiful decorations. To the veterans of Camp Black for use of their battle flag and other courtesies. To the teachers for their hearty cooperation. To Mr. Lon Walters, Jr., for his valuable assistance. To the Marshall for putting the graves in order. To the edittor of the News for his unceasing kindness, and to all who so generously contributed flowers, and helped in many other ways. President of the Chapter. NEGRO FOUND UNDER BED Arther Dunlap, a negro at Murray, was found under a bed in the home of Judge L.A. Giles on last Saturday at that place. The negro worked for Judge Giles and at the time he was given his supper it was discovered that he was very much under the influence of whiskey, still, no special attention was given him. A short while after supper he was found under the bed sleeping soundly. He was pulled out by Judge Giles and others and brought to Ellaville and placed in jail. The negro made no resistance whatever when he was detected, which conduct on his part no doubt saved him his life. He was at least, very fortunate in receiving such merciful consideration at the hands of Judge Giles, for many a less conservative man would have blown him into the great beyond on the impulse of the moment. The negro should certainly profit by the kindness, and his narrow escape should be a warning to those of his kind, who are continually tanking up on mean whiskey. The current opinion of the affair is, that the negro became so much intoxicated as to loose reason and straggled into the room. He has been released from jail on bond of $200. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Picnic and fish fry at Dozier's Mill on Saturday. Go, and have a good time. Mr. James Dupriest of Schley was in town on business today. ___ J.F. Woods has returned home after a very extensive tour of South Georgia. Prof. Chas Jester, of Atlanta, is a very agreeable visitor here this week. He is conducting the singing at the Baptist revival. Miss Ruby Storey, of Buena Vista, is spending the week with her aunt, Mrs. R.M. Rainey. Mr. E.B. Hornady was here several days this week, moving his household goods to Buena Vista. Among the number of May arrivals is a bright little boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. McCrory. Mrs. R.A. Wiggins and little daughter Norine, and Ida Munro went down to' Americus Sunday. Mrs. E.T. Lightner returned home Sunday from Montezuma where she has been visiting her mother(?), Mrs. Bledsoe. Mrs. A. Allen has been quite sick for the past week, though we are glad to report her condition has improved. The Methodist church has just about reached completion and the first service will be held in same on the second Sunday in this month. The church is indeed, a very pretty building, and the building committee deserves unstinted praise for their excellent work in that capacity. LAST CALL If you subscribed anything for the M.E. Church and have not paid it, please do so at once as we need the money to finish up the business. C.R. McCrory, Sec. B.C. A fishing party composed of H.A. and D.A. Peacock, C.A. Murphy, J.H. Cheney, and C.E. Baldwin spent several days this week with Rev. J.M. Bray at Souter's Mill. The party was shown every kindness by Mr. Bray, caught plenty of fish and had an al- round good time. WALL---SELLARS On last Monday afternoon, Miss Lucile Wall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Wall, was married to Mr. Andrew Sellars. The wedding was to have occurred on last Sunday but owing to some objection, the same failed to happen. The young couple left the house of neighbors Monday afternoon for a drive, and in the course of their travels called by the home of Col. and Mrs. E.J. Hart, where the marriage ceremony was performed by Judge Hart. These fine young people are both of prominent families in our county, and have many friends who will receive the news of their happy union with a great deal of interest and pleasure. A FAMILY REUNION On Thursday last, the children and grandchildren of Mark A. Perry, deceased, assembled at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Whimbish to participate in a family reunion, given in honor of our dear brother, Mr. J.H. Perry, of Kerens, Texas,who had been visiting friends and relatives her during the past week. Those present were: R.J. Perry, Sr. and family, Mrs. Mattie Perry and family, T.S. Tooke and family, R.J. Perry, Jr., and family, T.A. Whimbish and family, J.H. Perry and his little son Mays, and Mr. John Stewart; in fact, all the children and grandchildren except two sons of Mr. A.S. Perry, Cooper and Samuel. After several hours spent in pleasant conversation, etc., all were summoned to the grove, where a long table fairly trembling under it's load or real old Georgia barbecue, chicken pies, pickles, cakes, lemonade, ice cream, etc.; in fact everything necessary for an up-to-date, outdoor dinning; and atthat time, at least, each of us were glad indeed that we were onr of the multi-Perry's. To say the day was very much enjoyed, but mildly expresses it. There was only one thing to mar the pleasure of the day, that being the early departure of our brother to his far away home in Texas. It has been ten years since brother last visited us. While we have had several sad changes, yet we feel that we have many things for which to be thankful. For there are still five children and twenty-one grandchildren to raise up and call our father blessed. One of the family. end of #19 My apologies for the many blanks in the Local and Personal section. The blanks are in shadow on the microfilm from the fold of the page. The Schley County News Thursday, May 11, 1905 Vol. XV No. 20. VETERANS. It having been suggested by several veterans that W.T. Black Camp have a reunion dinner some day in the near future, I therefore call a meeting of the Camp at the courthouse on Saturday, May 20th, at 3 o'clock pm for the purpose of making such arrangements as the camp may see proper. All veterans are especially invited to be present. A. Allen, Com'd. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs. Browner of Macon, is visiting her sister Mrs. P.Z. Hill. Mrs. C.A. Murphy and children are visiting friends at Americus and Maco this week. Miss Fleming of Buena Vista, was the very pleasant guest of Miss ____e Stewart. ___ J.T. Lightner was over ___ from Oglethorpe this week, as the ___ of Dr. J.S. Lightner. ___-road Jack Woods spent several days at Greenville this week visiting our old friend, R.W. ___. ___ Sarah Jefferson and her sister ___ Griffin, Buena Vista, were agreeable visitors to our town this week. ___ Mattie Carr, Buena Vista, ___cing the week very pleasantly as the guest of Mrs. H.J. Williams. ___ J.F. Stewart and children left yesterday for Randolph county where she will visit her grandmother, Mrs. William Stewart. Miss Lula Baisden of Atlanta, and Miss Annie Dixon of LaCrosse were visitors in town Monday. Mr. Rob Drane, of Buena Vista, visited Ellaville Wednesday on business. Messrs. C.A. Murphy, C.E. Baldwin, H.A. and D.A. Peacock spent Sunday in Columbus. Mr. B.E. Beckworth will leave for Atlanta Saturday where he will visit Miss Kate Harris for several days. Commissioners Collum of Schley and Rainey(?) of Marion, attended the convention of County School Commissioners of the state at Macon, this week. PICNIC AT DOZIER'S A BIG SUCCESS. The day at Dozier's Mill last Saturday proved to be one of the most pleasant occasions of the year. A large crowd was present, coming from every section of the county, and taking it, altogether, it was a day of unusual social merriment. The dinner prepared was simply elegant and bountiful in the extreme; plenty of fresh fish and ice cold drinks, all of which made the occasion an entire success. DEATH OF C.A. TAYLOR. In the death of Capt. Chas. A. Taylor, which occured at Americus on last Monday morning, this county (while not living in the county at the time of his death) looses one of its oldest and most influential citizens. Mr. Taylor was in his seventieth year, and had spent the greater portion of his life on his farm near LaCrosse. Two years ago, his dwelling was burned and he removed with his family to Americus. He served in the Civil War all through until he was badly wounded near the close. As one of his comrades has justly said of him, "He was a brave soldier, a faithful officer and a perfect gentleman." His body was brought to Ellaville on the early train, accompanied by a number of friends and relatives, and the funeral services being conducted at the Baptist church by Rev. R.F. Williamson, assisted by Rev. W.K. Dennis, after which his body was conveyed to the cemetery where the last sad rites were engaged in, witnessed by many friends and old comrades. SERVICES AT METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY. Everybody is especially invited to attend the services at the Methodist church on nest Sunday morning. As the day will mark the opening of the new church. The pastor, W.K. Dennis, will deliver a sermon appropriate to the occasion, and a special program of singing has been arranged. Let everybody go out to this the first service held in the new church. NEGRO MISSING. Reports have been received here from Murray that the negro, Arthur Dunlap, who was found in Judge Giles' house several days ago, and was released from jail on bond, has very mysteriously disappeared. There are many different theories being discussed, some think he has escaped of his own accord, while others hold the idea that he has received the attention of a mob. Nothing definite can be learned, but every circumstance tends to sustain the theory that the negro has met with death. end of #20 The Schley County News Thursday, May 18, 1905 Vol. XV No. 21 We note with pleasure that with a few other prominent speakers of the state, our commissioner, J.M. Collum, was chosen to deliver an address at the County School Commissioners convention recently held at Macon, Ga. NEW DEPOT Let the mayor and city council and citizens of our town get together and take some action on the depot question. Atlanta and many other towns not MUCH larger than Ellaville have recently been given nice depots that would be in keeping with other improvements of the town. Our depot is utterly insufficient for every purpose, and we can but believe that if our town will get up off herself and make the proper showing, the road will come to our assistance and give us this much needed improvement. It should need no long line of argument to move our people to action, for the need is too appearant for any good citizen to await a discussion of same before acting. A depot should above all places else, be one of convenience and afford pleasant and comfortable surroundings for the weary traveler. Has ours any conveniences? Have we a comfortable warm waiting room for winter, with closet attachments? Are our passengers provided with even so much as drinking water? No, our present depot furnishes none of these things, and for a lady with little children to have to remain there for a couple of hours, means to her, a couple of hours of suffering. Now, this should not be, our people and our town are entitle(d) to better things, so let us all get together and push good and hard for a nice depot in Ellaville. If anybody in town objects to this move he ought to move to the swamp ere another sun should rise. We can get this depot if we only try. SUNDAY'S SERVICE Services at the new Methodist church last Sunday, as had been contemplated by all, proved very interesting as well as beneficial. An unusually large congregation were comfortably seated long before the hour for services arrived, and a spirit of good cheer, intermingled with modest pride, was early read upon the faces of all present. There remained but one thing which rendered the occasion other than one of general rejoicing over faithful labors well done, that being a debt of $600 hanging over the church. Rev. Dennis realizing the shadowing influence that this would certainly have upon the church so long as it remained unpaid, had previously resolved that the burden should be removed on this the opening day, and after having preached a most forcible sermon appropriate to the occasion, the matter of immediately raising the amount was placed before the church, and in a very short while the required amount was forthcoming, which was notably characterized by the liberal spirit injected into the contribution. The church was paid for, thus a burden which appeared very cumberous to many was easily removed, and all received a sweeter bendiction and repaired to their homes joyfully conscious of the fact that the little house they had dedicated to God was wholly His and ever free from the heavy load of debt. RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT THE METHODIST CHURCH Feeling deeply gratified to our Baptist brothers for the use of their church while ours was being repaired, therefore, be it resolved, that our thanks are due and are hereby tendered. Resolved further, that our thanks are due Bro. J.H. Fulford for the plans and specifications of our church and also for looking after the construction of same, which he did faithfully and would not accept any remuneration for same, as he said when he was offered pay, "I love the people of schley county, and am glad to be of some service to them." Resolved further, that our sincere thanks are hereby tendered to all that have contributed to the building of our church and the cordial support given the building committee by the good people on whom we called. The foregoing resolutions were adopted by unanimous vote of the church and requested to be published in the News. TEACHERS ELECTED The trustees of the Chas. Crisp Institute met yesterday afternoon for the purpose of electing a principal and music teacher for the coming school year. Several applications for both places were before them and passing upon them all in a very painstaking manner, the selection of Prof. R.F. Dennis, of Damascus, was agreed upon as principal. Mr. Dennis is an experienced teacher and comes to us highly reccommended. He is a brother of Rev. W.K. Dennis. Miss Bessie Lou Sears was elected music teacher, and that fact alone is sufficient guarantee that the music department of the school will be successfully conducted under her management. The assistants have not been selected, which matter will be taken up later. end of #21 The Schley County News Thursday, May 25, 1905 Vol. XV No. 22. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. J.L. Duncan made a business trip to Waverly Hall Sunday. Mr. Jack Cleghorn was here Monday shaking hands with his friends. Miss Bessie Lou Sears came up from Bronwood Sunday. Mrs. Comp Chapman and Mrs. ___ Tondee was in town Tuesday, shopping. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Strange, of Andrew Chapel, were visitors here Tuesday. Mr. J.J. Holloway, of County Line, spent the day Tuesday, with Mrs. J.H. Holloway. Miss Annie Dupriest, of Schley, was a very pleasant visitor here Monday. Mr. S.J. Allen, a prominent farmer, of Lowe, was in town Monday on business. Mrs. C.L. Battle, Jr., is visiting LaCrosse this week. Mr. G.M. Greene, of Shellman, made a visit to relatives here this week. Mrs. S.V. Allen is out again after a very severe attack of the ___p. Miss Essie Wilson after a very pleasant stay of several weeks with her grandmother, Mrs. Elbert Hill, returned home Sunday. Miss Mamie English is a very pleasant visitor at the home of her sister(?), Mrs. S.A. Royal. Mrs. J.F. Woods is visting her daughter, Mrs. Cannon, in Sumter county, this week. Judge John W. Dozier called in one day last week and lifted an almost defuncted treasury one dollar to the good. Mr. H.R. Patton, our friend at Schley, was here Monday and handed in a grassy report from his side of the creek. The old store-house of Dr. Smith is being rolled off and in a short while work on a nice brick building will be commenced. The old store will be converted into a ___eeling. We regret to announce that Ellaville is soon to lose Mr. W.T. Myers and family. Mr. Myers will remove to Americus where he has recently accepted a position with a prominent hardware firm. Quite an excursion of Ellavillians visited Americus Saturday. Among the number were: Mrs. G.C. Stallings, Mrs. H.S. Munro, Misses McAfee, Luella Woods, and Edithe Munro, Sheriff W.W. Lumpkin and C.C. McCrory. A very successful fishing party, composed of Messrs. C.R. McCrory, S.A. Royal, E.W. Strange and W.K. Dennis, spent the Monday at Cook's Mill, near Oglethorpe. They returned Monday night with the finest string of fish seen here this season. The best of all, the editor was present at the divide-up and walked away with a fine trout. Thanks Brer Fishermen. We would give the number of pounds but for fear that our friend Greer and the rest of our Oglethorpe friends might suspend business and take up headquarters with Mr. Cook. ROUTE NO. FOUR Rural route number 4 will be started on August 1st. This will fill a long felt need and will place Ellaville in closer touch with one of the best sections of the county. Parties on said route should at once call on the Postmaster and place their orders for mail boxes. Get all the boxes up before time, so that the new route will make a good showing right from the start. Notify all of your correspondence of the proposed change, and have the publishers of your papers change your address accordingly. MAD DOG GETS IN DANGEROUS WORK AT BUENA VISTA. News reached here last wek to the effect that Dr. Drane and two of his children, also two other children were badly bitten by a mad dog. Dr. Drane and the children immediately left for Atlanta where they are now undergoing special treatment, and news from them would indicate that nothing serious is anticipated by physicians who have the case in charge. end of #22 The Schley County News Thursday, June 1, 1905 Vol. XV No. 23 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Prof. Kelly of Americus was in town Wednesday. Mr. Rodolph Woods came down from Columbus Saturday. Misses Imogene Sears and Edith Munro left Wednesday for Bronwood. Dr. H.S. Munro, after an absences of several months is at home again. Mrs. John Sears of Atlanta has been the guest of Mrs. Sears the past week. Mrs. Mildred Collum of Putnam was the guest of Mrs. E.L. Bridges during commencement. Miss Wiggins of Americus, is spending the week her aunt, Mrs. A. J. Walters. Miss Aldine Peacock and Master Harry Collins went down to Americus Monday. Mrs. C.G. Jones returned home Saturday from a visit to her son in Columbus. Miss Ruby Storey, of Buena Vista, was the guest of friends here this week. Miss Pearl Fulford, of Dawson, has been a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Eason this week. Messrs. Walter and Horace Stewart, of Stewart's Mill, were among the number of prominent visitors in attendance during commencement. Mrs. W.K. Dennis returned home last week from Arlington accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Nixon. Mrs. J.R. Jordan, Misses Ruby Storey and Aldine Peacock joined Buena Vista on a picnic at Idavesper last Friday. Misses Wooten and Williams, two fo Buena Vista's most popular young ladies, were guests of Mrs. Jordan, Sunday. Miss Willa Wiggins had as her guests during commencement, Misses Hattie Bell and Alice Lightner, Misses Berdie and Ida Belle Gresham. Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Lindsay returned home yesterday, accompanied by their daughters, Misses Minnie and lucile, after a week's stay at Forsyth in attendance upon the Monroe commencement, at which institution these young ladies graduated in Music. On Tuesday afternoon the neighborhood of Dozier's Mill was visited with a severe rain and wind which resulted in disastrous damages to the crops. Much timber was blown down, and the crops badly damaged. FISH OF MANY TRIBES On yesterday afternoon, Col C.R. McCrory received a fine barrel of choice fish, caught and sent by our esteemed friend, Mr. R.W. Edwards, now in Fla. They were distributed among his friends and a general fish-fry followed. Go fishing again, "Uncle Dickie". MRS. J.H. LUMPKIN, OF AMERICUS, DEAD. Information reached here yesterday morning announcing the sad intelligence of the death of the wife of our esteemed friend, Col. J.H. Lumpkin of Americus. Mrs. Lumpkin had been sick for the past few weeks, though her condition was not considered serious until several days ago, at which time a surgical operation was performed, from which she never recovered. GOOD NEWS FROM AN ELLAVILLE BOY A recent letter from W.W. Cheney (better known as "Bill"), who is now in the employ of the L & N railroad at New Decatur, Alabama, reports him well and greatly pleased with his work. It will be remembered that he left Ellaville four years ago for Atlanta, where he entered the southern shops at the price of seventy- five cents per day and worked for 12 months at those figures. He is now receiving the nice little salary of $106 per month. end of #23 The Schley County News Thursday, June 8, 1905 Vol XV No. 24 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Rev. C. D. Carter was in Americus Monday. Mr. A.S. Baugh has recently made some valuable additions to his home. Mrs. L.W. Dixon of LaCrosse was in town Wednesday. Mr. H.A. Peacock went down to Americus Monday. Mrs. E. L. Bridges went down to Americus shopping last Thursday. Mrs. E. W. Strange visited Americus last Thursday. Mr. Will English spent the day Wednesday with Mr. S.A. Royal. Mr. Love Guy, of Buena Vista, was on the cotton exchange, here, Saturday. Miss Em Storey, of Buena Vista, was a very pleasant guest of Mrs. ___ Peacock, Sunday. Miss Martha Baldwin of G.N. College, reached home today, much to the delight of her many friends. Col. and Mrs. J.H. Cheney made a few days visit at Montezuma this past week. Miss Eva Simms of Friendship is spending the week with Minnie Caskey. Miss Jordan of Moultrie is the pleasant guest of Mrs. C.L. Battle, Jr., this week. Quite a number from here went down to Myrtle Springs on last Saturday to picnic. Judge P. E. Taylor went down to Americus yesterday on legal business. Mr. W.P. Hornady and mother spent the day last Thursday with Mrs. E. B. Hornady at Buena Vista. Rev. W. K. Dennis left Monday for Oglethorpe where he goes to assist the pastor at that place in a revival meeting. Miss Phillips (music teacher at Crisp Institute) left Friday for her home in Reynolds. She has been with us for the past year and leaves many warm friends who will regret her leave. The friends of Mr. Wisdom Taylor, now of Americus, will be greatly surprised to learn of his marriage to Miss Ingram, of Cuthbert, which will be solemnized on the 15th. of the month. Dr. H.S. Munro and family spent Wednesday and Wednesday night at William's mill fishing. Quite a sensation broke into the monotony of our little town yesterday when Dr. Jordan's horse became frightened and proceeded to take in the public square. Fortunately, no one was in the buggy, and the only damage sustained was to the buggy, which was pretty badly torn up. The ladies of the W.F.M. Society have taken up the study of Japan, and their next regular meeting which will be held at the church Monday afternoon, June 12th., will be of unusual interest. A full attendance is desired. MISS HORNADY ENTERTAINS In honor of her brother, Mr. W.P. Hornady, of Dawson, Miss Mary Hornady on last Thursday evening entertained a number of invited guests at tea. Col. E.B. Hornady of Buena Vista, being among the number. Quite a pleasant evening followed. FOUND DEAD Capt. Price, engineer who has been running on the mixed train from Columbus to Americus for the past few years, was found dead on the sidewalk at Greenville, Ga., yesterday morning. It is supposed that some time during the night while in a state of somnambalism, he fell from his window on the second floor. His neck was broken and death must have been instantaneous. He was a very popular employee of the company and claimed many warm friends along the run. end of #24 The Schley County News Thursday, June 15, 1905. Vol XV No. 25 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. W.A. McMath was here Tuesday on business. Dr. and Mrs. H.S. Munro spent Monday in Columbus. Mrs. Wilson, of Columbus, returned home Tuesday after a few days stay with Mrs. S. Williamson. A lot of 250 bales of cotton was sold here Monday, the same belonging to Mr. A.J. Hill. Mrs. J.M. and Miss Annie Collum of Putnam were in town here Tuesday. Miss Mazie Halley of Tazewell is spending the week with Miss Ina Williams. Mrs. Arch Myrick and Miss Myrick were among the out of town shoppers here yesterday. Miss Nettie Lee Williams, of Buena Vista, will be the very pleasant guest of her sister, Mrs. Jordan, this week. Messrs. W.F. Walters and Arthur Murray returned home last week from Gordon Institute. Mrs. C.H. Smith and Miss Anna Belle McCrory attended the convention of the W.F.M. Society held at Cordele this week. Mr. Sam Baldwin of Columbus, spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. H. J. Williams. Miss Lulu Dame, of Homersville, is one among the atractive summer visitors here, as the guest of Miss Martha Baldwin. Messrs. W.W. Dykes, E.T. Lightner and J.F. Woods composed the delegation from Schley at the reunion at Louisville this week.( United Confederate Veterans) Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Nichols and little daughter, May Belle, of Boston, arrived Saturday afternoon and will spend several weeks at the home of Mr. R. A. Wiggins. Mr. Dozier of Slogum, Ala., is visiting his mother, here, this week. Dr. C.G. Jones was called to Marshallville last Sunday on professional business. Mr. W.D. Murray is in Macon this week on business. Mrs. P.F. Dixon and Mrs. J.M. Murray spent several days in Americus this week, as the guests of Mrs. J.B. Dunn. Miss Blanch Kitchen, of Mitchell, Ga., is a very pleasant and attractive visitor at the Peacock House, as the guest of Miss Aldine Peacock. THE DAY AT BUENA VISTA Col. C.R. McCrory, Rev. C.D. Carter, Mayor A.A. Arrington, Judge C.L. Battle, Mrs. Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Bridges, Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Dennis, Messrs. B.L. Bridges, H.S. Lindsay, J.B. Smith, S.L. Murray and Horace Stewart were among the number from Ellaville, who attended the commencement exercises at Buena Vista last Wednesday. All report a very pleasant day. GRADY TARVER ACQUITED Grady Tarver, the lad of 14 years who killed his school companion, young Augustus Oliver, recently, by a blow upon the head with a bat during a game of ball, was acquitted of the charge of murder at Americus yesterday afternoon. Col. J.R. Williams represented young Tarver. PROTRACTED SERVICES AT THE METHODIST CHURCH On next Sunday evening, Rev. W.K. Dennis will preach the opening session, which will mark the beginning of a protracted service of the Methodist church, here. Everybody is looking forward to the meeting with unusual interest, and it is safe to say that the people of our town and county will have the pleasure of hearing a series of the best sermons that has ever been delivered from our pulpit. A DELIGHTFUL OUTING Tuesday afternoon the young people of our town, together with several married couples, about six o'clock, left town in search for Lumpkin's spring. In all, there were something like fifty in the party, and to say that it was a jolly crowd only mildly expresses it. Ere the sun had gone down, cloths were spread just at the mouth of a delicious spring, and the lunch which had been prepared proved to be in full keeping with all the successfull features of the evening. The occasion was gotten up in honor of Miss Halley, who is visiting Miss Ina Williams; Miss Dame, guest of Miss Martha Baldwin; and Miss Kitchens, with Miss Aldine Peacock. MISS PEACOCK ENTERTAINS "There was courtin' in the corner. There was courtin' on the stair. They were courtin' here and yonder. Yes, there was courtin' everywhere." Thursday evening the doors of the Peacock House were thrown open to the Ellaville social set and their visiting friends. The entertainment was given by Miss Aldine Peacock, in honor of her visitor, Miss Kitchens, of Mitchell, Ga., who while having been here only a short while has become a social favorite. Aside from the ordinary comforts which the Peacock House affords for such occasions, special arrangements had been made. The double halls and parlor were artistically decorated with choicest cut flowers, ferns, trailing wildwood vines, etc. Just at the turn of the hall, was situated the punch spring, which flowed from an improvised basin, and dispensed to the guests by Miss Imogene Sears and Edith Munro, whose assistance was invaluable, as well as characteristic for the beautiful and charming manner in which they served. Many pleasant games were indulged in to a very interesting degree. Mr. J.L. Duncan and Miss Luella Woods took first prize, while Mr. Harry Dixon and Miss Kitchens got the booby. After the games were over all repaired to seats on the veranda that had been arranged, and an ice service was rendered. It was a pleasant evening indeed to everyone present. The couples in attendance were as follows. J.L. Duncan and Miss Halley, Harry Peacock and Miss Maude Williamson, Cliff Rainey and Miss Luella Woods, Dr. Lightner and Miss Sears, Fred Chipley and Miss Nettie Lee Williams, Fred Walters and Miss Lulu Dame, Gordon Duncan and Miss Ina Williams, Harry Dixon and Miss Martha Baldwin, Mr. Claude and Charlie Baldwin. end of #25 The Schley County News Thursday, June 22, 1905 Vol XV No. 26 LOCAL AND PERSONAL C.R. McCrory ran over to Americus between trains yesterday. Dr. J.S. Lightner went down to Americus Sunday. Miss Dozier, of Augusta, is visiting her mother this week. Mrs. Lillie Dixon, and family, are the guests of Mr. H.S. Davis at Americus. Mrs. Ed Mathews and little son of Ft. Valley, are spending a while very pleasantly with Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Murphy. Capt. C.L. Peacock attended the sale of fine cows at Americus yesterday and purchased four fine Jerseys. Messrs. D.A. Peacock and Walter Jones, of Atlanta, spent Saturday and Sunday at the Peacock House. Messrs. Chas. Moore and Roger Williams, of Buena Vista spent Sunday here, guests of friends. Miss Annabel Harper, of Jonesboro, was the pleasant visitor of Mrs. Jordan, Sunday. Mr. James French and daughter, Miss Lillie, of Richland, were guests of Mr. S.T. Harper last Sunday. Miss Em Storey, of Buena Vista, was with friends here this week. Miss Mamie Killebrew has been quite sick with fever, at her home near LaCrosse, for the past two weeks. Dr. Bridges was called to Oglethorpe yesterday, going on professional business. Mr. Zack Wall was in town yesterday bringing with him several bales of his last year's cotton crop. Judge Hixon made a short visit to relatives over in Webster county last week. Mrs. E.H. Williamson and Mrs. W(illiam) R(obert) Dupriest(Julia Collins) of Bronwood, are visiting relatives here. CHURCH SERVICES Protracted services at the Methodist church began Sunday night, and have been conducted throughout the week by the pastor, W.K. Dennis, having two services each day. Rev. J.A. Thomas, of Cuthbert, served Wednesday afternoon and preached at the night's service to a large and interesting congregation. He will remain with us until the meeting closes, and no one should miss a single service. Let everybody attend, as this man of God has laid aside his duties at home, and come to our town that he might better prepare us for the duties of life. Surely, we can do no less than to give him a full attendance. Services at four in the afternoon, and at eight in the evening. QUARTERLY MEETING AT HOPEWELL On last Saturday and Sunday, Quaterly meeting services were held at Hopewell Church. Presiding Elder Smith was present and preached both days to large congregations. On Saturday, a beautiful dinner was served upon the grounds, and the business meeting that followed proved one of the most successful of it's kind during the present year. The good people of Hopewell can always be relied upon such occasion, but in this particular instance does their abounding hospitality deserve special mention. FALL CAUSES INJURIES On Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Clark, of Americus, who is visiting the family of Tom Rooks, near LaCrosse, happened to a very painful accident by falling over a log. Dr. Bridges was called, and the examination disclosed the fact that she had broken her right arm and dislocated her sholder. TELEPHONE TO LOWE In a few days the Lowe people will hollowing "hello" at Ellaville. Mr. E.L. Bridges, owner of the Ellaville Telephone Company, has the construction of the line at hand, all the poles have been set, and as soon the wires can be stretched, the phones will be put in. A VERY SAD DEATH News reached Ellaville Sunday announcing the death of Mrs. Newt Smith, of Draneville, which occured at the Milledgeville asylum on last Saturday. Mrs. Smith was adjudged insane at Buena Vista some time last year, since that time her condition has gradually grown worse. Her body was immediately brought home and laid to rest in the family burying ground. end of #26 The Schley County News Thursday, June 29, 1905 Vol. XV No. 27 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. J.H. Fulford, of Dawson, was here Monday. Mr. Stacey Jones, of Columbus, is spending a few days with his folks. A fine boy is the latest arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brit Barnes. Miss Addie Tyson is with Mrs. A.M. Park this week. Mrs. Smith and Miss Lola Smith of Waverly Hall, have been the guests of Mrs. J.B. Smith for the past week. Dr. Hollis and Mercer Thorpe, of Buena Vista, were here Tuesday, coming on business. Miss Jeanie Dixon returned home Saturday from a visit to relatives in Americus. Mr. Preston McCrory came over from Columbus Sunday and spent the day with his relatives. Misses Julia and Aldine Peacock, Master Earl and Louis Collins leaves Sunday for Atlanta and Talulah Falls. Mr. Will Tondee left Saturday for Spenson, where he goes to accept the railroad agency at that place. Miss Oliver, of Columbus, is the guest of Miss Beryl Jones. Misses Lottie Battle, Lillie Chapman, and Addie Sellars, are the guests of Miss Minnie Caskey. Miss Annie Lewis, of Atlanta, is a very pleasant visitor at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Fannie Cheney. Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Arrington returned home yesterday after a very pleasant visit of a few days to relatives at Leslie. Representative T.F. Rainey, left Thursday for Atlanta, where he will represent Schley's interest during the present session of the Georgia legislature. Buena Vista baseball team came through Ellaville Monday morning enroute to Dawson where they play a series of three games at that place with the home team. The crop prospect in and around Ellaville, especially cotton, is fine. Many claim that it is far ahead of last year's at this time. Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Royal, and Mr. Will English, left Monday for White Sulpher Springs where they will spend a week or so. Ellaville needs some more residences. We would have at least a dozen more families here if homes could be obtained. Mr. T.J. Mott, of Lowe, will in the near future begin work on his home in the grove. The cotton market still looks encouraging. 9 cents is not bad, by any means. Prof. and Mrs. George Threlkeld, of Tenile, are on a visit here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Threlkeld. Prof. and Mrs. O.C. Stewart left Monday for Brooklyn, Ga., where Mr. Stewart goes to take charge of the Brooklyn High School. Mr. Stweart bears an enviable reputation as an educator, and the people of that place are quite fortunate in securing his service. GOOD GINNERY AT MURRAY Mr. J.L.B. Usry has recently purchased two new ginns which he will run in connection with his old ginnery, making in all four gins. This gives the farmers of the Murray community a convenience they have long needed. OUR EXHIBIT AT THE STATE FAIR Let every citizen in the county bear in mind that he or she has a part in the work, and begin now to get up something, and a very small thing, if it is the best of its kind, may reward you with a nice premium. Let everybody meet at the courthouse on Saturday, the 8th day of July, at 2 o'clock p.m., and talk the matter over. The committee appointed to select exhibits is as follows: 961st. Dist.------O.L. Peacock, M.E. Collum, and Thomas Tooke. 882nd. Dist.------J.C. King, and Henry Dyess. 785th Dist.--------J.W. Dozier and E.J. Hart. 946th Dist.--------E.T. Lightner and J.L.B. Usry. W.D. Murray, Chrm'n. MISSING 28 The Schley County News Thursday, July 13, 1905 Vol. VX No. 29 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. L.E. Tondee spent several days at Bronwood this week with relatives. Miss Ophelia Threlkeld is visiting relatives in Worth county. Mr. C.A. Thompson, of Sumter, returned home last week after a visit to relatives here. Mr. Ford Stewart, of Macon, spent several days with home folks this week. Hon. T.F. Rainey was at home Saturday and Sunday, returning to Atlanta Monday. Miss Lucy Baldwin is visiting relatives at Baldwinville this week. Quite a number from here went down to Myrtle Springs on the 4th. Mr. W(illiam) R(obert) Dupriest returned to Bronwood last week, after a few days visit to Schley. Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Dennis, after a pleasant trip to Atlantic Beach and other points in Florida, returned home last Saturday. Mr. Julius Royal, of Tifton, is spending the week with his brother Mr. S.A. Royal. Mr. and Mrs. S.M. Callier, of Thomaston, are visitors here, the guests of relatives. Mrs. C.C. Carlton, of Florida, is with her mother, Mrs. E.S. Baldwin. Mr. Frank Baldwin, of Atlanta, spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. H.J. Williams. Dr. and Mrs. R.T. Bivins, returned home from a very pleasant visit at Bronwood. Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Edwards arrived here Friday after a pleasant stay of several months in Florida. Mr. Cleve Davis, of Americus, has been with his sister, Mrs. Lillie Dixon, the past week. Rev. and Mrs. L.A. Hill, of Elcho, Ga., are guests at the home of Mrs. A.C. Hill. Mr. Bill Chapman, of Worth county, made relatives a visit in Schley last week. Mr. W.T. Myers, of Americus, spent Tuesday night with his mother, Mrs. Mary Myers. Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Royal returned from White Sulpher Springs last week, after a pleasant stay of two weeks. A fine boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Slappy is among the number of recent arrivals at Bumphead. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Callier, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Strange, Mr. and Mrs. John Cheney and Miss Martha Baldwin spent Friday at Myrtle Springs. Judge H.H. Singletarry, of LaCrosse, left several days ago for New York City, where he will have a surgical operation performed, for throat trouble. Mrs. Grinnett, nee Miss McCrory, of Columbus, and her friend Miss Hammond, of West Point, were pleasant guests at the home of Mrs. J.B. Williamson last week. Miss Bertha Dodson, of Plains, passed through Ellaville Monday enroute for Stewart's Mill, where she will attend a house-party, as the guest of Miss Leila Stewart. Mr. J.F. Stewart and family, Mr. C.B. Johnson and family and Mr. J. H. Holloway and family compose a congenial party from Ellaville, at Myrtle Springs this week. Misses Mary and Maude Williamson, Minnie Caskey and Annie Dixon are spending the week at St. Simon Island. Judge and Mrs. J. Lee McCrory of Deland, Fla., spent several days this past week very pleasantly at the home of Col. and Mrs. C.R. McCrory, returning to their home Monday. AT PHILLIPPI CHURCH On the past Saturday and Sunday very interesting services were held at old Phillippi church. Dinner was spread upon the grounds each day, and large congregations. AT CONCORD CHURCH The people of Schley are attending protracted services at Concord Church this week. The meeting will be continued for several days and a spiritual revival is looked forward to, by the pastor and members. end #29 The Schley County News Thursday, July 20, 1905. Vol. XV No. 30 DEATH OF JUDGE SINGLETARRY Hon. Henry Singletarry, of LaCrosse, died in New York City last Friday morning whither he went a week or so ago seeking medical treatment. An operation for throat trouble was performed on last Tuesday and from that time on he gradually grew weaker and weaker. Mrs. Singletarry was notified of his condition on last Thursday morning, and immediately started for New York, but when she reached Atlanta, a telegram announcing his death was awaiting her. However, she continued her journey on, returning home Monday morning on the same train, with Judge Singletarry's body. His was a very sad death indeed, and was a great shock. Judge Singletarry was one of Schley county's most influential citizens, and perhaps, the most successful businessman in the county. He started in life poor and by his energy and straight forward business methods he had accumulated a nice little fortune, when the sad end came. His estate will amount to something like seventy five thousand dollars, which was divided between his widow, daughter, and grandchildren. His daughter, Mrs. Edwin Bell, being named Executrix of his estate. Funeral services were conducted from his home, at LaCrosse, Monday morning, Rev. W.K. Dennis officiating, a large company of friends were present to witness the ceremony. His body was laid to rest in the Ellaville cemetery. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Leila Stewart, of Stewart's Mill, and her visitor Miss Dodson of Plains, are guests of Miss Edith Stewart, this week. Rev. Dennis, after a week's stay at Ft. Gainse(Gaines?), where he attended Camp meeting, returned home last Friday. Miss Jordan has been attending a house party at Magnolia Springs the past week. Mr. Ed Bell, of Americus, was here Wednesday, coming on business. Prof. J.B. Smith, is out again after an illness of several weeks with Thyphoid fever. Mr. Charlie Green of Shellman, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. S.E. Hornady, last Sunday. The Misses Cameron, of Butler, were visitors here last week, guests of relatives. Mrs. O'Conner, of Selma Ala., is the very attractive guest of Mrs. S Williamson. Miss Edithe and Master Henry Smith Munro have been spending the week with their grandfather at Putnam. Miss Dora Leggit, of Sylvester, is on a visit to relatives here. Mr. Robt. Green, of Albany, made home folks a very pleasant visit last week. Miss Annie Lewis, after a very pleasant stay of several weeks returned to her home at Atlanta, Monday. Col. and Mrs. J.J. Murray of Tifton, attended the funeral of Judge Singletarry this week. Mrs. J.R. Williams and children, of Americus, came up Thursday, the guest of her sister Mrs. J.F. Stewart. Prof. H.L. Bridges, of Atlanta, is spending the week with his parents. Miss Evans, of Plains, is the guest of Miss Edithe Munro. Miss Martha Baldwin is visiting friends at Dothan, Ala. Mrs. Ed Eubanks, of Fort Valley, is with her mother, Mrs. R.F. Williamson. Little Miss Minnie Drane Hornady, of Buena Vista, is with her grandmother, Mrs. S.E. Hornady, a few days this week. Mrs. J.M. Thorton, of Americus, is in town. Mr. Marvin Womack, of Cobb, is here on a visit to his mother, Mrs. J.S. Womack. IN HONOR OF MRS. L.A. HILL The ladies of the Missionary Society complemented Mrs. L.A. Hill, with an informal reception at the parsonage Saturday evening from 8 to 10. Mrs. Dennis is an ideal hostess, and her guests are always sure of a pleasant time. The occasion was thoroughly enjoyed by each one present. A VERY SAD DEATH Mrs. Larkin Wellons died very suddenly Sunday night at her home, near Andrew Chapel. Apparently she was in good health up to within an hour of her death. Heart effection is supposed to have been the cause of her death. The doctor was immediately sent for, but ere he had reached the home she was dead. Her funeral and burial took place a Shiloh Church, Sunday. PICNIC AT STEWART'S MILL We have been requested to announce that there will be a big picnic at Stewart's Mill on the 22nd of the month. Preparations are being made to entertain a large crowd. Everybody cordially invited to be present. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express through your columns our sincerest thanks to all whose tender sympathy and many thoughtful acts of kindness were so freely tendered us in our recent bereavement. Mrs. H.H. Singletarry Mrs. Edwin Bell BASE BALL ORGANIZES The Ellaville Base Ball team was regularly organized last Saturday, Col. Fred Walters was made manager, and as soon as the boys can get in a little needed practice, they will be ready for business. Elaville had a winning team last season, there is no reason why she shouldn't hold good her former record. Let all the lovers of ball meet at the grounds Saturday afternoon. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Georgia---Schley County. Citation to obtain Letters of Dismission. A.C. Murray, guardian of Miss Edith Stewart, having applied to me to be discharged from such guardianship. Let all persons concerned show cause before me at the court house in said county on the 1st Monday in September why such application for discharge should not be granted. Witness my signature this the 6th day of July, 1905. Phil. E. Taylor, Ordinary. end of #30 The Schley County News Thursday, July 27, 1905 Vol. XV No. 31 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Ethridge, of Schley, was in town, shopping Wednesday. Miss Ina Williams is with Miss Mamie Livingston at Smithville Misses Ruth Arrington, and Susie Bell Payne, of Americus, are the guests of Miss Aldine Peacock this week. Mrs. J.N. Kiker, of Americus, spent Sunday, at the home of Col. and Mrs. C.R. McCrory. Mr. Jack Cleghorn, of Americus, spent Sunday here with friends. Mrs. C.D. Carter, and children, are on a visit to relatives at Americus this week. Miss Dollie Allen, after a very pleasant visit of three weeks to the Livingston family at Smithville, returned home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Bridges leave this week for points in North Gerogia and Lookout Mountain. Mrs. S.A. Royal after an illness of several weeks is much better and tis hoped by her friends that she will soon be fully well. Col. George P. Munro, one of Buena Vista's most prominent citizens and lawyers was here Tuesday, coming on business. Mr. Geo. Dykes of Eufala, was here this week on a visit to his sister, Mrs. J.H. Holloway. Mr. John Stewart and little daughter, returned from Worth county Tuesday where they had been on a visit to relatives. Mr. Ed English, of Americus, came up Wednesday to see his sister, Mrs. S.A. Royal. Mrs. A.M. Parks, is spending the week with parents at County Line, attending the meeting. Rev. W.K. Dennis is conducting a very interesting meeting at County Line church this week. Mr. Roney Jordan, of Talbatton, was here on business the past week. Col. and Mrs. W.H. McCrory, of Columbus, were guests of relatives here this week. Mrs. Charlie Tondee and little daughters spent Monday at Americus, the guests of Mrs. Coppage. Miss Sears is a pleasant visitor at Bronwood this week. Mr. and Mrs J.H. Bryant was in town Wednesday. Messrs. Ryner and McMicheal, of Buena Vista, were visitors here Tuesday. Mrs. S.M. Callier and children, after a very pleasant stay with relatives here the past few weeks, left for Americus yesterday. Dr. and Mrs. C.H. Smith will in a few days move into their new home. Miss Jennie Dixon is visiting her grandfather, Mr. H.S. Davis in Americus this week. The condition of Mrs. S.M. McCrory does not seem to improve any. She has been confined to her bed for sometime. Tax receiver Tondee has footed up his books for the year 1905, and the figures show an increase of $75,000 over last year. The increase last year was $45,000, making a total increase of $120,000 in the past two years. MEETING AT EBENEZAR Protracted services are being conducted at the Ebenezer church by the pastor J.S. Helms, assisted by Rev. Dicks, of Forsyth, Ga. Large congregations have been in attendance throughout the week and the preaching they have had the pleasure of hearing has been simply great. Rev Dicks is a pastor of the First Baptist church of Forsyth and is considered one of the strongest Baptist devines in the state. ELLAVILLE PHONE EXCHANGE The outfit for the Ellaville Telephone exchange has been received and in a few days will be in working order. The exchange will be located over the store of Williams and Walters, and will start off with about fifty phones. The new enterprise will prove a great convenience to the people of our town. end of #31 The Schley County News Thursday August 3, 1905 Vol. XV No. 32 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. J.J. Holloway, of County Line, was in town yesterday. The Misses Mott, from Forsyth, are guests of Mrs. __ L. Lindsay. Dr. S.R. Patton, of Hartwell, is on a visit to his mother at Schley. Mrs. Burt Mauk, of Buena Vista, is the guest of Mrs. C.B. Johnson this week. Mrs. Nixon, of Wellington, is on a visit to her niece, Mrs. W.K. Dennis. Mrs. A.J.(Carrie) Hill made a visit to relatives at Oglethorpe last week. Mr. Chapman and daughter, Miss Alma, are spending the week with Mrs. J.B. Williamson. Miss Kathryne Hurst, of Perry, is an attractive guest of her aunt, Mrs. A.A. Arrington. Mrs. William Stewart, of Randolph county, is on a visit to her granddaughter, Mrs. J.F. Stewart. Mrs. G.W. Chipley and daughter, Miss Stella, of Columbus, spent several days last week with Maj. and Mrs. E.S. Baldwin. Mrs. O'Connor of Selma, Ala., after a very agreeable visit of two weeks to her friend, Mrs. S. Williamson, returned home Monday. Prof. Frank Dennis and family arrived here Friday, coming from Damascus. It will be remembered that Prof. Dennis was elected principal of the Charles Crisp Institute. Mr. Luke Murray says he is no longer a "rural router", as he has given up route no. 4, and in a few days will go to Albany, where he accepts a position with the Bell Hardware Co. Misses Willa Wiggins and Edithe Munro leaves Friday for Plains, where they will be the guests of Miss Evans. Messrs. James Kelly, G.W. Fulford, T.R. Oliver, and Luther Murray, of Murray, were in town this week on business. Misses Alice and Georgia Bivens have returned to their home at Ellaville after visiting the family of their brother, Mr. C.C. Bivens. Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Strange left Monday for Thomaston, where they will spend several weeks as the guests of Mrs. E.L. Callier. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Baugh returned home Saturday after a very pleasant visit to relatives at Waverly Hall. Mr. Burt Mauk and Miss Buckhanan, of Buena Vista, spent Sunday here, as the guest of Mrs. C.B. Johnson. The personal property of the estate of Hon. H.H. Singletarry is being appraised this week. Messrs. T.M. Walker, R.J. Perry, and Roy McGarrah are the appraisers. Ellaville has been clearer of fever this summer than before in many years, which is largely due to the work of the street and sanitary committee during early spring. Let the good work continue, give us a clean town and we will elect you again next year if you want the job. Miss Marie Hagerty and Floyd Fort, of Americus; Miss Ella Bess McMicheal, of Buena Vista; Miss Wynoma Evans, of Plains, have been the very charming guests of Miss Edith Munro the past week. During there stay here, many social functions were given in their honor, and all of the young ladies made many friends in Ellaville. Rural route number four started off Tuesday morning and judging from the amount of mail handled the first day, the route will prove the best in the county. The post offices of Schley and Murray have been discontinued, and all parties here to fore receiving mail at those places will get their mail on this route. Mr. C.T. Baldwin will act as carrier. TEACHERS EXAMINED All examinations of applicants for license to teach in the public schools, will be held at Ellaville, August 25th and 26th, time 8:30. Applicants must enter first day. J.M. Collum, C.S.C. BIG PICNIC AT HOPEWELL CHURCH The people of Hopewell and surrounding community have announced that there will be a picnic at Hopewell church on Friday the 11th of the month. Everybody cordially invited to join in and help to make the day a thoroughly pleasant one. end of #32 Mr. Dave Kleckley, of Barnesville, is on a visit to relatives here. Master Haynes Collins returned home last week from Bronwood. Miss Lottie Battle is visiting Miss Minnie Caskey this week. Miss Alice Arrington is at Leslie this week, the guest of relatives. Mr. J.B. Hudson, of Americus, was in town Wednesday. Miss Clara Chappell, of Richland, is the guest of Mrs. A.A. Arrington. Miss Park, of Lowe, is spending the week with her sister, Mrs. A.M. Park. Miss Bessie Lou Sears returned home Saturday accompanied by Missses Kate and Annie Collins, of Bronwood. Dr. S.R. Patton has returned to his home at Hartwell, after a pleasant visit to his mother at Schley. Col. J.C. Rainey made a trip to Waverly Hall this week, on business, of course. Mrs. C.A. Murphy, and children, are on a visit to her parents at Americus this week. Mrs. H.D. Passmore, of Buena Vista, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. J.R. Jordan. The town has been full of pretty girls for the past week. There ought to be something doing in bachelordom. Miss Minnie Caskey came over from Montezuma Saturday and spent several days with Mrs. J.H. Cheney. Mrs. R.M. Murphy is spending a week with her son, H.P. Murphy, at Hamilton. Miss Julia Peacock, Earl and Lewis Collins returned home Saturday after a delightful stay of seceral weeks in north Georgia. Mr. J.F. Stewart left Tuesday for Atlanta, where he goes to secure medical treatment. Quite a crowd went to Myrtle Springs last Tuesday, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Arrington and Mrs. H.J. Williams. Miss Aldine Peacock entertained at a spend-the- (day?)party Monday, her guests being Misses Katheryne Hurst, Clara Chappell. Carrie and May Mott, quite a pleasant day was spent. Mr. Luke Murray left Saturday for Albany where he accepts a position with the leading hardware firm of that place. The News wishes Mr. Murray all success in his new field of labor, and we predict a bright future for him. SCHLEY WOMAN DIES IN ARKANSAS Mrs. R.F. Tison received a telegram last Friday morning bearing the sad intelligence of the death of her daughter, Mrs. Emma Dorn, who had removed from this county to the state of Arkansas only a few months ago. The news came as a great shock to all of her relatives, as she had died very suddenly without any previous sickness. Besides her husband and two children in Arkansas, she leaves a long list of relatives in this county to morn her very untimely death. She was buried at her home town in Arkansas last Saturday. DEATH OF MRS. SALLIE WOMACK One of the saddest deaths that has occured in our county during the present year was that of Miss Sallie Womack, which occured on last Friday at the home of her mother, Mrs. Fannie Womack, near Hopewell church. Miss Womack had been sick with fever for more than two weeks, but none looked upon her condition as being serious, in fact her physician had pronounced her as being convalescent, but sometime during Thursday night she took a sudden change for the worse, from which she never rallied. Miss Sallie was in every respect a loveable young lady--a pure sweet christian girl. She was about 28 years old, and since finishing her education, her life has been one of christian sacrifice for those who were near and dear to her. She was greatly beloved by all who knew her real worth, and no young lady in her community stood in higher esteem of the people than did she. Funeral services and her burial were conducted by Rev. R.F. Williamson at Hopewell church Saturday afternoon in the presence of a large host of sorrowing relatives and friends. A GOOD WOMAN GOES TO HER REWARD A wail of sorrow and sadness swept over our little town on last Thursday morning when it had been gennerally known that death had entered the home of Col. C.R. McCrory and laid hands upon the the sweet soul of his mother, Mrs. M.M. McCrory, and claimed it as its own. She had suffered long and patiently, having been confined to her bed more than two months ago, and as days of afflictions passed, her condition grew from bad to worse until the hour had arrived for the great messenger of love and peace to come and summons her home. Mrs. McCrory was seventy nine years old. and having spent all of her days here in Schley county, perhaps she was better known and more universally loved by our people than any lady that falls within our acquaintance. While her death was very sad, indeed, those who are nearest and dearest to her, should feel greatly consoled in the realization that her mission was beautifully performed. Her's was a christian life full of sunshine, love and usefulness ever busy doing good and honorable deeds, and always moving in a realm of simplicity that added charm and beauty to her every act. Doubtless, she was as free of faults as one could have possibly been. None who knew her could bring a charge of wrong doing against her good name. The tongue of criticism was never applied to her daily walk; it was only in the highest praise were the examples of her life mentioned. Many of the bright deeds disclosed by the life of this good woman, and we only wish we knew them all and our space would permit us to give them in detail, but as such is not our province, we will pay our last respects by saying that of all the beautiful characters we ever knew, her's presents one more worthy of emulation by the young women of today than any we can now call to mind. The News wishes to extend the most sincere sympathy to the family. She is survived by he three sons, Cols. C.R., J. Lee, and W.H. McCrory, and a number of grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church by her pastor, Rev. W.K. Dennis, Friday afternoon. Her remains were interred at the Ellaville cemetery, a large number of friends and relatives being present. end#33 The Schley County News Thursday, August 24, 1905 Vol. XV No. 35 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. C.T. Baldwin made a business trip to Oglethorpe last week. Mr. Maze Scoville, of Oglethorpe, was the guest of relatives here last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Hill returned home from Indian Spring Monday. Mrs. R.E. Hill went down to Americus shopping last week. Dr. T.G. Cheney came over from Montezuma Wednesday, on business. Mr. W.E. Tondee made a short visit to homefolks last week. Dr. Em Collum, of Putnam, will assist Bridges Bros. at their drug store during his vacation. Miss Edithe Stewart left last week for Atlanta where she goes to purchase her fall line of millinery. Miss Mamie Livingston, of Smithville, is the guest of Miss Ina Williams. Mrs. W.E. Nichols and Miss L.H. Peacock, spent last Tuesday with friends at Putnam. Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Slappey, of LaCrosse, spent last Sunday with Mrs. J.F. Stewart. Mrs. L.B. Smith, of Atlanta, was a visitor to her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Murphy, last week. Mr. J.L. Duncan mysteriously disappeared last Sunday, showing up however on time Tuesday. He won't tell where he went. Miss Susanann Simmons, of Americus, and Miss Martha Williams, of Buena Vista, were the very pleasant guests of Mrs. J.R. Jordan, recently. Several Ellavillians were present at the big fish catch at William's mill Tuesday. The pond was drawn off, and a fine chance of fish were captured. Mr. W.P. Hornady, of Dawson, has returned home after a visit to his mother, Mrs. S.E. Hornady. Miss Mamie Killibrew, came up last week to spend sometime at the home of Mrs. T.V. Bridges. Miss Ida Peacock, of Texas, was the guest of her father, Mr. O.L. Peacock this week. Mr. Jabe Dupriest, of Worth county, returned home Tuesday after a very pleasant stay of a week with his mother at Schley. Miss Mary Davis, of Americus, came up Monday afternoon, she will be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lillie Dixon. Mr. Jim Sims, one of Schley county's most successful farmers was in town last week. Moyd makes pictures at half price to advertise his work. This will not last long. Come early and get advertising prices. Ellaville, Ga. MR. JOHN MORRISON DEAD In the death of Mr. John Morrison, which occured here on last Friday night, Schley county loses one of her oldest and most highly respected citizens. No man in our county was better known or more universally liked than "Uncle John Morrison", and his straight forward dealings and high sense of integrity will stand as a monument to his memory. He was a true veteran of the civil war, having served served althrough those trying days as a member of Wheeler's Cavalry (6th Ga. Cav. Rgt., Co. H), and nothing was ever more precious or sacred to him than the services he had rendered to his country in the capacity of a soldier. Mr. Morrison was eighty three years old. He is survived by his wife, his son, E.H. Morrison, and a daughter, Mrs. T.C. Tondee. His remains were laid to rest at Ellaville cemetery Saturday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. R.F. Williamson. DEATH OF MRS. HALSTEAD On last Monday night, Mrs. Seaborn Halstead died at the home of her son, Mr. Bently Halstead at Murray. She was eighty five years of age and had lived in this county all of her life. She was buried at Fellowship Tuesday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends. Mr. W.S. Smith has accepted the position of manager of the ginnery of this place, and it is safe to say he will make a thoroughly satisfactory man, both to the public and his employees. Mr. T.J. Mott has began work on his home in the grove, which he hopes to be able to complete within the next sixty days. The trustees of the Midway School have elected Miss Laurie Smith of Gordon, Ga., to teach that school another year, Miss Smith comes highly reccommended and being a graduate of the Norman School at Milledgeville, thus it stands to reason that they made an excellent selection. end of #35 The Schley County News Thursday, August 31, 1905 Vol. XV No. 36. CRISP INSTITUTE The fall term of the Charles F. Crisp Institute will commence on the 4th day of September, and all patrons are urgently requested to have their children in school on that day. By a rule adopted by the board of Trustees, all parties refusing to pay the tuition of $1.10 at the end of the first month, the pupil thereafter will only be taught the studies as prescribed by the public school laws, and a teacher will be provided to teach the same. Tuition, $1.00, Incidental expenses, 10 c.---------- ------------------------$1.10 Pupils over school age-----------------------------------------$2.00, $2.50, $3.00 By order, Board of Trustees. C.R. McCrory, president. A.J. Walters, trustee. H.S. Lindsay, trustee. C.D. Carter, trustee. J.F. Stewart, trustee. T.V. Bridges, trustee. J.M. Murray, Sec., Treas. R.F. Dennis, principal. Miss Stella Trammell, assistant. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. D.A. Peacock spent Sunday at the Peacock House. Mr. J.N. Scarborough, of Americus, made Ellaville a visit last week. Col. and Mrs. W.W. Dykes, of Americus, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Holloway. Mr. W.E. Barnes and wife, of Marshallville, after a pleasant visit to relatives here, returned to their home last week. Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Nichols after spending some time here, the guest of Mr. R.A. Wiggins returned to their home at Boston, Monday. Miss Annie Collum, of Putnam, and her guest, Miss Ovella Aycock of Monroe, are very pleasant visitors at the home of Mrs. E.L. Bridges. Miss Laurie Smith, who has been a very attractive guest of Mrs. H.J. Williams left for her home at Gordon, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Bridges attended camp meeting at Oglethorpe Saturday and Sunday. Miss Mary Williamson left for Atlanta last week where she will spend a couple of weeks in the interest of Fall Millinery for Mrs. A. Allen. Miss Willa and Norine Wiggins left today for Boston, where they go to live with their sister, Mrs. W.E. Nichols. The Telephone Exchange will be in "hello" operation within the next few days. Judge C.P. Willis, of Oglethorpe, was here Tuesday in the interest of the Montezuma Oil Mill. A BARGAIN A beautiful rubber tire Phaeton----used just a year------that cost $110.00, will sell it now for $50.00. Apply to Mrs. H.D. Passmore, Buena Vista, Ga. Among the number of recent arrivals, who will make Ellaville their home in the future, are Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Collins. They will live in the house formerly occupied by Mr. R.A. Wiggins. A letter received this week from Mr. Frank S. Allen, who is now at Davis, Indian Territory, states that the cotton crop through that section is almost a complete failure, caused from damage done by the boll weevil and the boll worm. Capt. C.L. Peacock has recently purchased a fine Jersey cow from the Biltmore farm of North Carolina. Also Capt. Peacock is an authority on Jersey cows, it is safe to suggest that in this purchase he has obtained as good breeding as can be had. FOR SALE The Thomas Powell farm of 303 3/4 acres now rented to W.G. Heath. Address: The Southern Mortgage Co., Gould Building, Atlanta, Ga. SEPTEMBER WEDDING Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Ida Lillian Peacock to Mr. Clifford Rainey, to be solemnized at the Baptist church at Waverly Hall, Georgia, on the 6th day of September, 1905. The news of the wedding will be received with a great deal of interest and pleasure, owing to the unusual popularity of the contracting parties. Miss Peacock is the highly accomplished daughter of our esteemed fellow townsman, Rev. O.L. Peacock, and has many friends here who will gladly welcome her coming to our little town. Mr. Rainey is a prominent member of the Ellaville bar, besides being connected with the Bank of Southwest Ga. Immediately after the marriage, they will return to Ellaville where they will make their future home. SHERIFF LUMPKIN TAKESCHARGE OF NEGRO MEETING On last Sunday at Zion Hill, a colored church over Buck Creek, where several hundred negroes were congregated for the supposed purpose of devine worship, a general hand-to-hand fight was engaged in by some of the not over pious members. Of course the row was the outcome of liquor selling and card playing. Sheriff Lumpkin arrived upon the scene in due time to take charge of the remainder of the services, and by special solicitation, two of the ring leaders were brought to Ellaville and placed in jail. Both waving a preliminary hearing, they were released on bond Monday. Mr. Lumpkin states that there are several others connected with the affair which will be looked after in due time. The new home of Dr. and Mrs. C.H. Smith, into which they have recently moved, was dedicated a few days ago, the simple sweet service being conducted by Revs. R.F. Williamson and W.K. Dennis, in the presence of a few friends who had assembled to have the regular weekly prayer meeting. The bible used on this occasion has been in Mrs. Smith's family a hundred years, and was brought from her old home, Catskill, N.Y. An interesting feature of the afternoon was the baptizing of some of the grandchildren. SOLD OUT STABLE Mr. E.R. Jordan, who has been in the stable business at Talbotton for the past year, has recently purchased the livery stable at this place, formerly owned by Messrs. Hill & Hill. Mr. Jordan is an experienced man in the livery business and it is safe to say that he will give our town a first class service. He takes charge the first of September. A WHOLE FAMILY OF SNAKES Sometime, during the past week, while Mr. W.T. Ethridge, of Schley, was repairing an old cotton house on his place, he was more than interested for the time being, at the discovery of a family of "rattlers," numbering in all sixteen. The largest of the number bearing 14 rattles, while others were smaller. Mr. Ethridge succeeded in destroying the entire lot before giving up the fight. end of #36 The Schley County News Thursday, September 6, 1905 Vol. XV No. 37 LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Georgia-Schley County. To Whom it May Concern. Arthur Hill having, in proper form, applied to me for permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of E. Hill, late of said county, this is to cite all singular the creditors and next of kin of E. Hill to be and appear at my office within the time allowed by law, and show cause, if any they can, why permanent administration should not be granted to Arthur Hill on E. Hill estate. Witness my hand and official ssignature, this 31st day of August 1905. Phil. E. Taylor, Ordinary. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Eden, of Bronwood, was a visitor here Monday. Mrs. C.A. Murphy is visiting her parents at Americus. Mrs. W.J. Wall and Miss Callie Slappey were guests of friends here last Friday. Mr. Arthur Murray left Monday for Gordon Institute at Barnesville. Mr. Foster Chaney left Tuesday for Atlanta where he will enter school. Mrs. C.R. McCrory went over to Americus last Wednesday, shopping. Miss Kate Cameron, of Butler, is the attractive guest of Mrs. A.J. Hill. Miss Shockley, of Americus, is the guest of Miss Ethel Edge. Miss Lillie Dixon visited relatives at Americus last week. Mr. Grady Killebrew, of LaCrosse, has gone to Barnesville to attend the Gordon Institute. Mrs. P.F. Dixon and Mrs. C.L. Battle, Jr., spent Tuesday with Mrs. L.W. Dixon at LaCrosse. Misses Maude Williamson and Mamie Livingston spent several days with Miss Annie Dixon very pleasantly at LaCrosse, last week. Mrs. C.C. Carlton, after a delightful visit to her parents Maj. and Mrs. S.E. Baldwin, has returned to Florida. Mr. E.B. Hornady and little daughter, Minnie Drane, of Buena Vista, made Mrs. S.E. Hornady a visit Sunday. Mr. T.A. Collins returned home Sunday after a two weeks stay at White Sulpher Springs, Fla, Dr. C.H. Smith has purchased the old store house of Murray and Williams and will convert the same into two nice residences on _____ fronting Mr. R.E. Hill. Col. I.N. Mott was a visitor from Americus here Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Hearing (Herring?) spent Sunday in Americus with the family of Mr. W.T. Myers. Mrs. T.J. Baisden of Americus is with her mother, Mrs. Murphy this week. By the application of the paint brush, Mrs. G.C. Dyess' home is now one of the prettiest in town. FOR SALE CHEAP. One second hand Deering mowing machine and hay rake. Good as new. Call on E.H. Morrison. PEACOCK--Rainey Mr. J.C. Rainey and Miss Ida Lillian Peacock were happily united in marriage yesterday evening at Waverly Hall. The ceremony being performed in the Baptist church by Rev. O.L. Peacock, father of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Rainey reached here on today's train from Columbus, and will be at home to their friends in the future at Woods House. DEATH OF MR. HENRY JORDAN News was received here Wednesday morning to the effect that Mr. Henry Jordan had died at his home only a few miles from town, the evening before. Mr. Jordan was confined to his bed several days ago with thyphoid fever and from the very first his condition was considered quite serious by his physician, and gradually growing from bad to worse, he succombed to this awful disease Tuesday evening. He was one of Schley county's best citizens and leaves a record behind that will ever speak credit to the life he has lived. His remains were laid to rest in the Ellaville cemetery Wednesday afternoon, services being conducted by W.K. Dennis. Mr. J.H. Womack has recently gone to Cobb, Ga., where he joins his brother, Marvin in the employ of Mrs. B.H. Josey. These two Schley county boys have full control of Mrs. Josey's enormous business, and she is indeed fortunate in securing their services. B.D. Watkins, of Atlanta, inspector of Agencies of the Equitable Life of New York, is in town. Mr. Watkins has built up a good business for this old and reliable company in this section and is always a welcome visitor here. NOTICE TO TRADING PUBLIC I wish to announce to the people of Ellaville and Schley county, that I have opened up a mercantile business in the town of Ellaville, in the store house commonly known as that of Cheney & Co. I shall carry in stock a full line of dry goods, notions, shoes and hats; also a clean and up-to-date line of fresh groceries. I most respectfully solicit a liberal share of your patronage, and as full evidence of my appreciation, I shall guarantee satisfaction on every purchase made of me. When in Ellaville, make us a visit, it will be our pleasure to serve you to the very best of our ability. T.J. Mott, Jr. FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "Aunt Viney" Clark, a true representative of the old time darkie, a class fast disappearing, died last Saturday after a few days illness. She was past eighty, and the greater part of her long life was spent in Ellaville. Her straight walk and patient devotion to duty in her humble station won for her the high esteem of white and black. Few who have lived in our midst better deserved the plaudit, "Well done good and faithful servant." JURORS FOR OCTOBER TERM SUPERIOR COURT (Grand Jury) S.E. Brooks, H.H. Threlkeld, R(obert) E(lbert) Hill, S.P. Tison, J.R. Cook, J.J. Holloway, J(ames) H. Dupriest, J.A. Murray, W.D. Sears, C.C. Jordan, V.H. Tondee, C.B. Johnson, J.M. Murray, H.H. Singletary, Z.T. Snipes, J.S. Womack, J.F. Stewart, C.L. Peacock, A.M. Park, D.A. Murray, A.M. Caskey, B.F. Greene, Z.T. Mott, J.C. King, J.K. Sims, J.J. Snipes, E.W. Strange, J.H. Montgomery, A(nthony) J. Hill, J(ohn) L. Lightner. (Travers Jury) J(ohn) W(esley) Dozier, J.V. Pilcher, C.H. Wall, H.H. Rodgers, Charley Walker, E.E. Collins, J.M. McElheney, E.R. Hart, W.T. Barnes, J.W. Snipes, I.M. Jordan, W.S. Shaw?, W.F. Devane, W.H. Grantham, J(ames) H. Bryant, R(albert) A(athur) Hill, J.R. English, Claude Dixon, T.J. Livingston, T.H. Walker, T.G. Hudson, Dock Lillcrease, W.A. McMath, S.T. Haney?, Lester Lightner, T.J. Pilcher, E.T. Woods, H.J. Williams, J.R(?) Stewart, W.T. Stewart, E.L. Holloway, J.R. Jordan, J.R. Holloway, J.R. Barnes, Charlie Blackshear, H.S. Munro. end of #37 The Schley County News Thursday, September 13, 1905 Vol. XV No. 38 A PROMINENT AMERICUS CITIZEN DEAD Hon J.H. Lumpkin, after a brief illness of only two days; died at his home in Americus, last Sunday night, his death resulting from a paralytic stroke on Friday before. It would seem his brain was the most seriously effected part from the very first, so much so that he never regained consciousness. Mr. Lumpkin was a brother of sheriff W.W. Lumpkin of our town, and the oldest son of the late Jno. T. Lumpkin, who was one of the first and foremost citizens of this county during the early days. He was born and reared here in Schley, and after reaching his majority, he removed to Buena Vista, where he read law and was admitted to the practice. Seeking larger fields, he afterwards removed to Americus, where he had risen in his chozen profession until at the time of his death, he was considered by the legal fraternity as one of Georgia's leading lawyers. During the past year the people of Sumter county honored him by choosing him as one of their representatives in the Georgia legislature, which position he filled with great credit to his state, his county and himself. For many reasons, his death was a very sad one indeed. Not only did the sad end come just at a time when he had rippened into the fullness of his manhood; but, sader still is the thought, that he leaves behind three little bright eyed children, who had only a few months ago sustained the invaluable loss of their mother. He had many friends in this county who will deeply regret his untimely death. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Tom Dixon, of LaCrosse, was here Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Hill visited relatives at Butler last week. Miss Martha Baldwin is at home again after a pleasant visit of several weeks in Alabama. Messrs. Fred Walters and C.E. Baldwin went up to Buena Vista Friday. Prof. R.F. Dennis has been quite sick for the past week with fever. Miss Mamie English, of Englishville, is the guest of Mrs. S.A. Royal. Dr. C.G. Jones made a visit to Columbus last week. Mr. W.J. Payne, of Americus, was here Monday in the interest of Sheffield Huntington Co. Mr. Bynum Reid and family after a weeks stay with his parents here, returned to their home at Abbeville, Monday. Mr. Charlie Rainey leaves this week for Macon where he again takes up his studies at Mercer University. BAPTIST CALL PASTOR On the first Saturday in the month, the members of the Ellaville Baptist church called their pastor for another year. Rev. J.F. Eden, of Rome, Ga., being the unanimous selection of the church. Mr. Eden was immediately notified of the action on the part of the church, and his acceptance was received one day last week. His pastorate will begin on the first of January. In selecting Mr. Eden, the church has secured the services of one of the most noted Baptist devines in Georgia, He having filled many pulpits in the larger towns and cities. The church here is very fortunate indeed, in receiving his acceptance. Bro. Hawkes, who has served the church long and faithful, will give up the charge after the first Sunday in December. He came to our little town several years ago as a mere stranger, but by his sweet christian life manifested in his everyday walk, he has endeared himself to every citizen here. WHAT IS BEING DONE IN SCHLEY COUNTY SCHOOLS The public term for 1905-6 will open October the 30th, and must be finished by May 20th, 1906. The length of the term will be six months. The commissioner has been authorized to borrow the money and pay teachers for services at the end of each month. Miss Bennie Witcher, of Farmington, Ga., a graduate of the State Normal, and who has had several years of experience in the school room, will teach the Glenn Holly school. Miss Sallie J. Bennett, of Fulton county, and a graduate of the State Normal, and who has had experience in he school room, assisted by Miss Susie Strange, will teach the Lewis school. Miss Susie Richardson, of Hartwell, Ga., and a graduate of Monroe College, and who has a successful experience; and Miss Laurie J. Smith, of Ivy, Ga., and a graduate of G.N.&I. College, will act as co- principals and teach the Midway school. It is conceeded that the Crisp Institute has never had an abler corps of teachers than it now has in Prof. Dennis and Miss Trammell. Where ever they have taught, they have been eminently successful. Other than the above, no changes have yet been made in the corps of teachers of 1905. The Board of Education has placed an order for pattent desks to be put in the Midway school. A new veranda will be put on to the Glenn Holly school- house and the building painted. One hundred dollars has been appropriated to the LaCrosse school for building purposes. A negro on the farm of Mr. Henry Harvey, at Shiloh, was caught in a gin last Thursday, his arm being cut so badly that an amputation was necessary. Drs. Bridges, Stewart, and Collum performing the operation. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Georgia----Schley County. All parties holding claims against the estate of Mrs. Elenor Peacock are hereby notified to present them to the undersigned as required by law, and all persons owing said estate are hereby notified to make payment of the same. C.R. McCrory, executor of Elenor Peacock. Georgia----Schley County. By virtue of authority confered on me by the will of Mrs. Elenor Peacock, will be sold before the court house door in Ellaville, Ga., on the 3rd day of October, 1905, between the hours of sale, the following real estate to-wit, Sixty Seven and one half acres of lot No. 217, and known as the dower of Lucindy Millner. Also, Eighty Two acres of lot No. 232 and Twenty Three acres of lot No. 231, parcels of lots No.'s 231 and 232 lying in a body and bounded as follows: North by J.W. Doxier(Dozier?), East and South by H.T. Davenport and West by T.E. Blanchard. All of the said land lying and being in the 30th district and known as the Lucy Pilcher place in Schley county, Georgia. This is a valuable farm and is now renting, and has been for a number of years for five bales of cotton. It has good out house and well watered. Anyone wishing a fine farm will have a chance of obtaining one, terms cash. C.R. McCrory, executor of Elenor Peacock. Georgia----Schley County. Citation. W.H. Tooke, Executor upon the estate of W.C. Tooke late of said county, deceased, having filed his petition for discharge, this is to cite all persons concerned to show cause aganist the granting of this discharge, at the regular term of the Court of Ordinary for said county to be held on the first Monday in October 1905. Phil. E. Taylor, Ordinary. end of #38 The Schley County News Vol. XV No. 39 DEATH OF MRS. J.C. KING Our community was shocked and grieved Tuesday afternoon when announcement was made of the sudden death of Mrs. Katie Walker King, wife of J.C. King, one of our highly esteemed citizens. Just when life held so much hope and promise, the passing away of this young wife and mother was indeed a mysterious dispensation of Providence and only the eye of faith can see the rainbow that spares the dark cloud of bereavement hanging over this home. Mrs. King was born and reared in Schley county and many friends are saddened by her death. Four children are bereft of a mother's love just at the age when they so much need her tender care. Mrs. King was a member of the Methodist church and her funeral was conducted by her pastor Rev W.K. Dennis at the family burial ground near Ellaville Wednesday afternoon, a large assembly of friends witnessing the last sad rites. The casket in which rested mother and child was almost covered with exquisite flowers. To the sadly bereaved family the News joins many others in extending sincere sympathy. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. R.A. Wiggins spent Sunday in Americus. W.P. Wallace was here on legal business Monday. Mrs. E.L. Stevens, of Richland, is visiting at the home of Mrs. S.C. Collins. Miss Nunley, of Augusta, is a visitor at Schley, the guest of Mrs. Lawhorn. Mrs. A.J. Hill went over to Americus Tuesday, shopping. Mr. W.T. Myers was here Sunday on a visit to his parents. Mr. Rodolph Woods, of Columbus, spent several days with home folks the past week. Miss Askew, of Birmingham, is the very attractive guest of her aunt, Mrs. R.M. Murphy. Quite a crowd from Ellaville attended the barbeque at Oglethorpe last Thursday, all reported a pleasant day. Mrs. Fannie Cheney returned home Saturday after a week's visit to Atlanta. Miss Julia and Aldine Peacock and Mrs. J.H. Cheney went down to Americus shopping Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Duncan, of Oglethorpe, were the very pleasant guests of relatives here this week. Capt. Eli Stewart was a congenial visitor here last week, bringing the news from Stewart's Mill. A bale of cotton on the platform at the depot caught on fire last Monday, and had it not been that it was immediately detected, a disastrous fire would have been the result. W.W. Cheney was the guest of relatives and friends this week. Miss Stella Chipley, of Columbus, is the guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Baldwin. Mrs. Bessie Garfield and little daughter, of Macon, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Stewart. Misses Ina Williams and Martha Baldwin, spent Sunday at Putnam, the guests of Miss Annie Collum. Miss Annie Collum has entered upon the work of her junior year at the G.N.& I. College, at Milledgeville. Miss Leila Stewart is visiting at Plains, as the guest of her friend, Miss Bertha Dodson. Miss Mary Williamson has returned from Atlanta, where she has been for the past three weeks in the study of fall millinery. Rev. Dennis filled his regular appointment at Hopewell, Sunday, preaching to a large and appreciative congregation. Mrs. S.M. Webb, Miss Mollie Harvey, Mrs. W.E. Butt, Mrs. Love Guy from Buena Vista came down yesterday to attend the funeral of Mrs. J.C. King. Mr. E.J. Leben, "The Little Jeweler", of Americus, who has been running a nice line of advertising with us through the summer months, has fully recovered from a long spell of thyphoid fever, and is again at his place of business. Mr. Leben carries a first class line and is considered by all, as one of the best jewelers in Georgia. He guarantees all of his work to give perfect satisfaction. The News will appreciate any patronage given him. Good gentle Milch cow for sle. Address G.H.C. Americus, Ga., R.F.D. No. 2. Mr. J.S. Hill, of Schley, will after the first of January, move his family to Dawson, where he will engage in the livery business. ADVERTISEMENT WE ASK YOUR ATTENTION! The fall season is practically upon us, and each and every body must provide themselves with winter wearing apparel. I respectfully ask that you inspect my line before making these winter purchases. A look will be appreciated whether you buy or not. OUR DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT My stock of dry goods, notions, shoes, and hats is brand new and complete. It shall be my chief aim to sell all goods on a close margin, realizing that in this day and time, quick sales and small profits are far better than long sales and big profits. FRESH GROCERIES ALL THE TIME When you want fresh groceries give me a chance at your order. I will at all times cary the best line of groceries that money can buy. And at any time a purchase is made of us that is not satisfactory, return it and money will be refunded if requested. T.J. Mott, Jr. end of No. 39 Schley County News Vol. XV No. 40 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. J.M. Thornton, of Americus, was on a visit here this week. S.R. Bridges, of Atlanta, was here Saturday. Mr. S.C. Collins left for Savannah Sunday. Miss Annie Dupriest and mother, of Schley, was here shopping, Monday. The friends of Mr. R.W. Edwards are glad to see him in Ellaville again Dr. B.L. Bridges made a business trip to Buena Vista Monday. T.R. Gress, Central Railroad adjuster was here on business last Friday. Misses Addie Tyson, and Lessis Tondee visited Mrs. W.J. Slappey at LaCrosse, last week. Mr. A.J. Hill's fine colt was caught in a wire fence last Saturday and was so badly cut that it is doubtful if the animal ever fully recovers. Messrs. Sam Brooks and Judge Gilles were here, from Murray, Friday. Mrs. Chadwick, Mr. Julian Chadwick, and Mrs. Wilson of Columbus, were the guests of Mrs. S.A. Williamson, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Murray, of the Crossroads, spent the day with Mrs. M.B. Dunn last Saturday. Mr. George Dykes, of Eufala, is spending the week with his sister, Mrs. J.H. Holloway. Mr. C.A. Murphy and family have moved to Selma, Ala., where Mr. Murphy has a nice position as bookeeper. LOST---Spotted Hound Bitch. Party returning her will receive liberal reward. C.E. Baldwin. One of our prominent farmers, and also champion member of the Ellaville marble game, who has been accustomed to walking into town every afternoon, changed his mode of travel on last Saturday afternoon by bringing his mule and buggy into service. After a very exciting game was indulged in, and the sun had most gone down, he immediately struck out for home, leaving his mule and buggy behind, which he returned for about 10 o'clock that night. For further information, ask W.L. Reid. FIRE AT PUTNAM Mr. R.W. Stevens' store house and entire stock of merchandise was destroyed by fire last Monday night. The origin of the fire is unknown to Mr. Stevens, as the building had almost burned to the ground before it was detected. We learn that the loss was partially covered by insurance. TRAGEDY IN MACON COUNTY News was received here Monday to the effect that Mr. Dan Payne had been found dead in a negro house near Grangerville, his death resulting from gun shot wounds inflicted by unknown parties. Mr. Payne's head was almost severed from his shoulders and his body riddled with pistol bullets. The cause of the tragedy and perpetrator of same is not known. At last accounts, no arrests had been made. DEATH OF MR. IKE WIGGINS Mr. R.A. Wiggins, of our town, received a phone message from Americus Tuesday morning breaking the sad intelligence of the death of his brother, Mr. Ike Wiggins, which occured at that place on the morning of the same day. Mr. Wiggins had been a sufferer for more than a year, and for some time his relatives and friends have been prepared to hear the worst. He was reared in this county, moving to Sumter some twenty years ago, where he had succeeded in becoming one of the most successful farmers in the county. Besides Mr. R.A. Wiggins, he was also a brother of Mrs. A.J. Walters and Mrs. H.S. Lindsay, of this place. CHAPMAN---DEVANE Our town and community was caught by surprise in the announce ment of the marriage of Miss Lillie Chapman to Mr. Frank Devane, of Macon, on last Friday night, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Slappey, near LaCrosse. The affair was kept a profound secret from all, except a few of her girl friends, and she togther with Misses Addie Tyson and Lessie Tondee, left home Friday afternoon for Mrs. Slappey's where she was joined by Mr. Devane and shortly afterwards the marriage ceremony took place. Miss Chapman was one of Schley county's fairest representatives of the young lady set, and has many friends who will be greatly interested in her future. Mr. Devane is a merchant of Macon. Mr. and Mrs. Devane left for Macon immediately after the ceremony. FOR SALE Nice five room house, with good well of water and barn, including 3 acres of land, in the town of Ellaville. Price $1500. Apply to Mrs. J.M. Thornton, Americus, Ga. end of #40 Schley County News Vol. XV No. 41 At Executor's Sale---200 acres of land of the estate of the late Mrs. E.P. Peacock was sold on last Tuesday to Mr. J.W. Dozier, at the price of $1400. In Ordinary's court last Monday, Mr. A. Hill was appointed permanent administrator of estate of the late Elbert Hill. Mr. W.H. Tooke received letters of dismission in the administration of the estate of the late W.C. Tooke. Mr. Phil E. Taylor(ordinary)has the agency for a Home Fire Insurance Company, and is doing a nice business, giving our farmers an opportunity to insure their property at a very small cost. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. W.J. Payne was here on business Monday. Dr. John Lightner, of Oglethorpe, was on a visit here last week. Miss Annie Dixon, of LaCrosse, is visiting Americus this week. Mrs. P.Z. Hill left Monday for Oglethorpe, where she will visit with her daughter, Mrs. Gardner. Col. Z.S. Childers, of Americus, was a visitor to the Andrew Chapel neighborhood last Sunday afternoon. Born--To Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Walters, a fine little son, on last Monday. Mrs. E.L. Bridges and cousin, Mrs. Askew, made a visit to relatives at Americus this week. Mrs. S.J. Wynn, of Macon, was the guest of her sisters, Madames A.J. Walters, and H.S. Lindsay, last week. Mr. Young and wife, of Chicago, is at the Peacock House this week. Mr. Young is representing E.C. DeWitt and co. Miss Nettye Payne, who has a nice position with Miss Cloud, at Americus, was a pleasant visitor here Sunday. Mr. George Massey, of Terrell county, was a visitor here last week and made the News office a pleasant call, leaving $1.00 with us for the News. S.J. Reese, one of the most prominent planters of the LaCrosse district, was in town Tuesday. Mrs. B.F. Green, of Ellaville, is the guest of Mrs. J.R. Williams at her home on Taylor street--- Americus Times Recorder. Mr. Joe Devane, on the Montgomery place, was uniquely relieved of several baskets of cotton one night last week. The cotton nor parties getting same has been discovered. Madames H.J. Williams and W.K. Dennis, have returned home Monday afternoon from Cuthbert, where they attended the W.F.M. convention, as delegates from this place. Miss Alna Clark, of Americus, has charge of the LaCrosse school. Mr. Chas. Northern, of Atlanta, was in town today. Rev. Davis and wife, of Atlanta, are the guests of Mrs. C.H. Smith. Miss Nettylee Williams returned to Buena Vista Sunday after a pleasant visit here. Mr. Aldine Pickard, of Buena Vista, was here last week. Mr. H.R. Patton, of Schley, was in town yesterday and handed us a dollar for the News. Mrs. R.M. Murphy has charge of a nice little Kindergarten class, she is teaching at her home. Sheriff Lumpkin and Mayor A.A. Arrington made a trip to Americus Tuesday. NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS For the present I will have my books at the store of Williams & Walters for the purpose of collecting state and county taxes for the present year. All parties wishing to settle, will please call on me at that place. Later on I will give notice in the News of my regular visits to the several G.M. Districts. R.A. Wiggins, T.C. FOUR FAMILIES FACED CAMERA Artist Van Riper made a group photo yesterday of members of four generations of a fmaily here, and an interesting event it was. Mrs. M.A. Stewart, Mrs. B.F. Green, Mrs. Jas. R. Williams and Miss Annie Williams; great- grandmother, aunt, mother and daughter respectively were the quartette, thus representing four generations of that branch of the family---Americus Times Recorder. end of #41 Schley County News Vol. XV No. 42 The Schley County News Thursday October 12, 1905 Vol. XV No. 42 COURT WEEK IN SCHLEY Superior court convened Monday morning at the appointed hour, Judge Littlejohn presiding, and there has been an unusually large attendance throughout the entire week. The civil docket was very short, being disposed of by noon Tuesday. The grand jury found quite a number of new bills and many of them were tried at the present term. Civil cases disposed of were as follows: J.J. Wall, executor of R.D. Floury vs. C.A. Moulton- -Landlord's lien--verdict for defendant. The criminal cases disposed of were as follows: State vs. Sim Williams--violating contract--verdict of guilty; State vs Frank Majors--violating contract--plea of guilty; State vs. Jessie Jones-- vagrancy--verdict of guilty; State vs. George Hobbs--larceny--verdict of guilty. There will be quite a number of other criminal cases tried. Among the number of visiting lawyers that attended court this week were: W.A. Dodson, J.B. Hudson, Z.S. Childers, J.R. Williams, E.A. Hawkins, W.P. Wallace, J.N. Kiker and Frank A. Hooper, of Americus; G.P. Munro, J.J. Dunham, W.B. Short, T.B. Rainey, of Buena Vista; R.L. Greer of Oglethorpe; J.S. Sourter of Preston; and J.M. Dupree of Montezuma. DAUGHTERS ELECT DELEGATES A very delightful meeting of the Daughters of the Confederacy was held last Friday afternoon at the hospitable home of Mrs. H.S. Munro. The rain kept many away, but in spite of the weather there was a goodly number present and business of importance was dispatched. The chapter was delighted to add to the roll the names of two new members of two new members, Medames R.W. Edwards and S.C. Collins. The following delegates were selected to represent the chapter at the convention to be held in Macon, Oct. 25-27. Mrs. C.R. McCrory, Misses Dollie Allen, and Julia Peacock, alternates, Madames W.D. Murray, E.E. Collins and Miss Jenie Bivins. The chapter will meet next at the home of Mrs. C.R. McCrory, the first Friday in November. All members are urged to be present. LOCAL AND PERSONAL MR. Brawner spent several days in Columbus last week. Miss Eva Wall was in town Tuesday, shopping. Mrs. A.J. Hill visited Tazewell this week. Mr. Stacey Jones, of Columbus, is on a visit to his parents, this week. E.B. Hornady was down from Buena Vista this week. Mrs. J.E. Stewart has returned to Americus, after a visit to parents at Lowe. Mr. and Mrs. H.P. Murphy, of Hamilton, Ga., are the guests of Mrs. R.M. Murphy. Mrs. J.R. Jordan and little Miss Hellen Dennis spent last Friday in Americus. Mrs. Evans and children, of Fort Valley, were guests of Mrs. E.L. Bridges this week. Miss Myrtis Strange, who has been sick for quite a while, is very much improved. Misses Leila and Edithe Stewart, went down to Americus, Tuesday, shopping. Miss Mary Will Etheridge, of Schley, returned home yesterday after a pleasant visit to Bronwood. Capt. C.L Peacock has received his fine Jersey heifer from the Biltmore farm, and she is a beauty. Miss Pearl Fulford returned to Dawson Monday after a visit to relatives at Murray and K. Stewart attended the Primitive Baptist Association in Terrell County last week. Mrs. Patton, of Milltown, arrived Tuesday, to be with her mother, Mrs. Dennis, who is quite sick. STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS A phone message from Bronwood last Monday afternoon brought the very sad news that Mr. Jasper Bridges of this county, while on a visit to his brother at that place, had received a paralytic stroke which rendered him helpless and unconscious for the time being. The full extent of Mr. Bridges' sad affliction is not known, but his relatives are uneasy as to the result, owing to his advanced age and other infirmative. He was on his way home at the time he was stricken. NEW POST MISTRESS FOR ELLAVILLE Mrs. Fannie Cheney has recently received the appointment of Post Mistress of the Ellaville office. Dr. C.H. Smith, assisted by Miss Mary Hornady will give up the office some time in the near future. Miss Hornady has held the position for the past eight years and throughout her long service, she has given entire satisfaction. Col. J.J. Bull, of Talbatton, was in court attendance this week. Mr. John Stewart Stewart, of Worth County, is on a visit to relatives here. DEATH OF MR. BARNES Yesterday, the body of Mr. Tip Barnes was brought to Ellaville on the afternoon train, which was interred in the Ellaville cemetery today in the presence of a large number of his old Schley county friends. Mr. Barnes was for many years a citizen of this county, only moving to Bronwood several years ago, where he died on last Tuesday night after a long spell of fever. Roster of Company G, 5th Ga. Inf. C.S.A. Barnes, Thomas P.---4th Corporal May 11, 1861. Transferred to Co. 1, and appointed 5th Sergeant April 19, 1862. Transferred to Co. B, 2d Battn. Ga. Sharpshooters July 1862. Appointed Ensign 5th Regiment Ga. Inf. June 20, 1864. Captured at Savannah, Ga. December 21, 1864. Released at Ft. Delaware, Del. June 16, 1864. (Note: Thomas Pryor Barnes, known as "Tip" , was born 1839 and died 12 Oct 1905. Married Elizabeth Virginia Strange on 4 May 1861(exactly one week before his enlistment), buried in Ellaville Cemetery. Served as flag bearer, rank 4th Corporal. Had one of his toes shot off in battle in NC. Flag was kept by his daughter Otis Barnes Gammage, until it was borrowed by Dr. Chapman of Americus and never returned. From the "History of Schley County". See next issue Thursday Oct. 19, 1905 for more on this subject.) end #42 Schley County News Vol. XV No. 43 Schley County News Thursday, October 19, 1905 Vol. XV No. 43 THE FLAG, FIFTH GA. REGIMENT, C.S.A. A Daughter's Sentiments Mrs. Tommie Curtis (Barnes) Collum. While the living have rights that should ever be respected, to the dead we owe duty that cannot be neglected. Since the early Sixties, there has been two divisions in the gallant Fifth Georgia Regiment, C.S.A. Here, brave men followed on many bloody fields, cool and daring leaders to death, defeat or victory. There, the brave Colonel (W.T.) Black, who fell beneath the colors, and by the side of the color bearer, and for whom the color bearer's daughter, the author of this sketch was named; has long commanded a Division of the bravest of the brave through the bloody years of strife, and down through the years that have marked the period of peace, the heroes of the Fifth, have one by one, continued to be transferred to the Other Division. Again there is a bugle call; a signal from the beyond---the eyelids are being gently kissed. "Daughter, bring me the old flag!" He clasped it to his breast, and seemed at rest. But no! The eyes again opened. "Daughter unfold it. Hold it this way, that I may see every place the leaden missiles tore it, while these hands were permitted to hold it. To you my children, I have told it's story. Take it, keep it, and may it in sacred silence give inspiration, to countless generations of my descendants, to emulate the example of heroes, who fought for the right, and followed this flag to defeat, yet to glory." Then, "Open it wide and let me see the stars that were a young nations hope. A southern woman's hands made it, and a southern woman gave it; Southern women have kissed it; for Southern women, I carried it, and for them heroes defended it. A young wife's prayer, before you, my daughter, were born, has blessed it and since has caressed it---then my daughter, in a woman's hands it will be safe--keep it!" The last tribute of friends and comrades, and bugle "taps" at the grave, and the color bearer of the Fifth Georgia, has been transferred to the gallant Colonel Black, who fell by his side in the Sixties. Gallant old heroes, you will all soon be in the ranks that your color bearer has joined. We, his children, reverence the Cause, and honor the men whom for it fought. Then, heroes of "the lost cause," who never dared not to follow where he led, why should there be one among you, even before his grave had been made, and before the first night had whispered it's sad requiem over his remains, who would approach his daughter in her deepest distress, and seek to tear from this daughter's apparently helpless hands, this treasure, the flag that he had entrusted to her care? Did you come from those of your comrades who on the field of carnage would have died, to from the "Blue Hosts" to have saved it? Of those who are now almost too weak to lower a comrade in his casket, there will soon not be one left to wave it. To others, it may not be more, than a rag tattered and torn; there are now, and there will be others who will deplore it, but we will ever adore it. Take it from us? Never! Above all rules and laws that govern, there is right, laws and rules may be repealed, or suspended, that right may prevail. You love it, we treasure it. If you will-it may not be mine, it may not be yours, it may not be theirs- it may be OURS. Surrender it, never! In the veins of his children is the blood of the soldier, that during the years of stirfe on many fields in the face of death bore it. If a young wife we call "Mother" could give the farewell kiss, and bid a young husband, take these colors to the front and bear them with honor, or die upon them; a daughter then unborn, and who might never her father have seen, and in whose hands he placed them, will in holy sacred reverence, not daunted at even prison walls will protect them now. (Note: Thomas Pryor "Tip" Barnes was married to Elizabeth Virginia Strange on 4 may 1861, exactly one week before he enlisted in Co. G, 5th Ga. Inf. Subsequent readings in the Schley County News have reinforced my belief that one or more of the living veterans of the 5th Ga. attempted to aquire posession of the battle flag of the Fifth Ga., after Tip Barnes' death. Was this Co. G's flag or the Fifth Ga.'s? We may never know. According to the "History of Schley County," this flag was loaned to a Dr. Chapman, of Sumter county, and never returned. The first national battle flag of the 5th Ga. resides in the Ga. Stae Capitol. The second national battle flag of the 5th Ga. is in the Augusta History Museum.) GENERAL PRESENTMENTS OF GRAND JURY We, the grand jurors serving at the Oct. term, Schley Superior Court 1905, beg leave to make the following report: We through committes, examined the books of all the county officers and public buildings. We report the books of the Sheriff kept neatly with good and sufficient bonds. We find the books of the Tax Receiver, Ordinary, and Clerk Superior Court correctly kept. We find the books of the J.P. and N.P.ex.off. J.P. in proper order. County Commissioners reports as follows: Amount Scrips issued from April term 1905 to October term 1905, $929.31, divided as follows: Public buildings, bridges--------------------------------333.52 pauper expense------------------------------------------- 227.06 fees of officers----------------------------- ------------158.07 stationary expenses-------------- ------------------------106.10 incidental expenses-- -------------------------------------48.05 total---- ------------------------------------------------ 929.31 Treasurer's report amt. due county last court------- -----------------------7265.56 April 11, amount received from James Kelly, T.C.----------70.09 May 1, amount received from J.M. Murray----------------- --52.85 May 19, amount received from R.E. Park, convict funds----170.40 Sept. 22, amount received from Constable-------------------3.70 Oct. 4, amount received from R.E. Park, convict funds----165.8? Total----------------------------------------------- ----7728.48 by amt. paid out as per vouchers-------------------- ----2682.59 total amt. due county------------------- ----------------5045.89 Of this amount, I hold certificate of deposit $2000 in Bank, S.W. Georgia, $2000 in Bank of S.W. Ga., $1000 in Ellaville Agency, Bk. of S.W. Ga., making $5000 drawing interest at four percent. We recommend the appointment of J.C. Rainey as N.P., and Ex. Off. J.P. for the 961st district. Vacancy caused by former officer, W.T. Myers, moving out of the county. We find the jail in good repair except the flooring in front veranda, and recommend the same to be repaired at once; also the wind mill at the jail we recommend the addition of one section more, as the trees obstruct the wind. We find, with the exception of a few broken locks, the court house in good condition. The public roads, we find in good condition. The bridge at William's Mill has no banisters, and we recommend the proper authorities have some placed there at once. We fix the pay of Jurors, Baliffs, and riding Baliffs the same as heretofore. We extend thanks to Judge Z.A. Littlejohn and Sol. Gen. F.A. Hooper for courtesies shown this body. We ask that the presentments be published in the Schley County News. V.H. Tondee, Foreman B.F. Greene, Sec. Georgia--Schley County. I certify the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Grand Jury presentments of file in my office. This Oct. 17th, 1905. E.B. Barrow, Clerk. LOCAL AN PERSONAL Miss Park, of Lowe, is on a visit to friends in Americus. Col. J.J. Murray, of Tifton, was here Monday. Mr. Maze Scovill, of Oglethorpe, was here on business Tuesday. Mr. Eden, of Bronwood, spent Tuesday very pleasantly here. Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Edwards left Friday for their winter home in New Smyrna, Fla. Miss Alma Clark, who has charge of the LaCrosse school was in Wednesday. Mr. A.J. Hill says he has the best mare in town, recently purchased from Mr. Eli Stewart at a price of $400. Mr. Durden, of Emanuel county, has been here this week buying milch cows. He shipped a car load fo fine ones yesterday. Dr. Jordan sustained the loss of his fine bay mare Tuesday afternoon, she dying from the effects of colic. Mrs. Cannon, of Sumter county, is on a visit to her mother, Mrs. J.F. Woods, who has been confined to her bed for several days. Mr. A(lonzo)A(lexander) Arrington has recently purchased a fine buggy horse. Mr. Sam Baldwin, of Columbus, is on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. H.J. Williams. Messrs. L.W. Dixon and Ed Bell of LaCrosse was here on business, Monday. Mr. J.W. Dillard, of Tazewell, was in town Monday. MRS. M.B. DENNIS DEAD After an acute illness of two weeks, Mrs. Dennis, mother of the beloved pastor of the Methodist church passed away at 8 o'clock Friday morning at the parsonage. Mrs. Dennis had been a great sufferer for years, but through all the trying days of physical weakness, her patient endurance called for the admiration and love of all who came into her gentle presence. Through all her illness she had the untiring attention of her loved ones, but the tender ministrations of physicians and friends were of no avail and the tired spirit found rest and peace in the sleep that God giveth to His beloved children. The remains accompanied by members of the family were taken on the noon train to Plantersville, Ala., and laid beside the husband of her youth. To the devoted son and daughters, whose tender love and care made happy the last days of the beloved mother, our people extend the sincerest sympathy. Few families have ever come into our midst who could claim more friends and every heart in the community goes out to them in this hour of breavement. end #43 Schley County News The Schley County News Thursday, October 26, 1905 Vol. XV No. 44 Who shall have the 5th Georgia flag? That seems to be the prevailing question. DEATH OF MRS. DEVANE After three long years of patient afflictions, the messenger of death entered the home of Mr. F.M. Devane on last Monday morning and laid hands upon his beloved wife, Mrs. Polly Devane. While she had been an invalid for more than three years, recently her condition had greatly improved, and none of her loved ones were prepared to receive the sudden shock coming as it did-- without warning. She had just finished a hearty breakfast and appeared to be unusually bright for one in her condition, when suddenly she was seized with an effection of the heart and before relief could be given, she was dead. Mrs. Devane lived an honorable, pure christian life of more than fifty years, having been a consistent member of the methodist church since her early girlhood. She leaves a husband and a large family of children who will greatly miss the sweet influence of wife and mother. In the presence of a large number of relatives and friends, she was laid to rest at the Hopewell Cemetery, Tuesday morning, a very beautiful and appropriate service being performed by Rev. R.F. Williamson. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Mary Lightner is on a visit to friends at Montezuma. Mr.T.R. Gress(adjuster for the Georgia Central RR), of Savannah, was here on business yesterday. Mr. L.C. Causey and daughter, of Lowe, were in town Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Jordan and Miss Mimie Caskey will leave Friday for points in Alabama. Miss Essie Wilson, of Butler, is spending a while with her grandmother, Mrs. E. Hill. Rev. Dennis filled his regular appointment at County Line Saturday and Sunday, preaching to large congregations each day. Mr. A.J. Cleghorn and Don Scovill returned home Monday, after a very delightful visit to the Livingston family at Smithville. Miss Luella Woods, who has charge of a fine school at Rochelle, made home folks a visit Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Rainey were visitors to Americus Sunday, as the guests of Dr. and Mrs. McKee. Mrs. E.W. Strange, Misses Stella Trammell and Bessie Lou Sears composed a shopping party that went over to Americus Saturday. Mr. Robert Strange was in town exercising his fine horse Saturday afternoon. Mrs. J.R. Jordan and Mrs. W.K. Dennis, spent a couple of days very pleasantly in Columbus last week. Miss Pearl Eason, of Sumner, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. J.V. Eason. Mr. Luke Murray, now of Albany, was a pleasant visitor to home folks here this week. Miss Sue Sellars and Mrs. J.V. Eason have returned home after a two weeks visit to relatives in Worth county. Mrs. J.F. Stewart and children are on a visit to Mrs. J.R. Williams at Americus this week. Miss Ina Williams entertained at dinner Sunday. Those being present were: Miss Askew, of Birmingham and Miss Baldwin; Messrs. Lightner, Peacock, Duncan, and Wiggins. Mrs. W.D. Murray and Miss Julia Peacock attended the convention of the Daughters of the Confederacy at Macon this week as delegates from the Sarah E. Hornady chapter. Miss Addie Tyson is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. W.H. Collins at Bronwood. According to custom, Major Frank Lanier was here Monday in the interest of the Americus Gro. Co. Mrs. and Mrs. A.A. Arrington spent Sunday at Montezuma, as the guests of Mrs. Arrington's sister, Mrs. William Walters. A nice note from our old friend Marvin Womack, at Cobb, Ga., reached our desk this week--we mean a $2 note. Thanks Mr. Womack, you are still a Schley county gentleman. Mrs. S.R. Forhand, and Miss Minie Cheney, of Montezuma; Mrs. J.H. Cheney and Editor, spent a very pleasant day with Mr. and (Mrs.) W.J. Slappey, at Bumphead, Sunday. Dr. C.H. Smith's two new houses and Mr. T.J. Mott's new home are near completion, and when finished, they will add much to the residence appearance of our town. ATTENTION VETERANS The will be a meeting of Camp W.T. Black at the Court House on Saturday next, 28th, at 2 o'clock P.M. for the elecetion of delegates to attend the State Reunion of Vetrans at Macon and any other business that may come up before the Camp. Would like to have full attendance of the Camp. A(Aurelius?) Allen, Commander. end#45 Schley County News Vol. XV No. 45 The Schley County News Thursday, November 2, 1905 Vol. XV No. 45 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Misses Bennett and Susie Strange, of Andrew Chapel, were visitors here Saturday. NOTICE---The Daughters of the Confederacy are urged to meet at the home of Mrs. C.R. McCrory on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. L.W. Dixon, of LaCrosse, and Mrs. Joe Hudson, of Americus, are spending the week with Mrs. C.L. Battle, Jr. Mrs. Askew, of Birmingham, who has been spending some time pleasantly with relatives here, returned to her home Monday. Mrs. S.C. Collins had as her guests Sunday for dinner Misses Dollie Allen, Ina Williams, Martha Baldwin, and Aldine Peacock. All spent a pleasant day. Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Bridges, Misses Leila and Edithe Stewart, Bessie Lou Sears, and Dr. B.L. Bridges, formed a party that went to Americus Saturday night to the "Clansman". NOTICE---After December 1st, I will take no more boarders. Mrs J.F. Woods. Mrs. Tillman of Americus, was the guest of Mrs. O.L. Peacock last week. Mrs. J.T. Royal has been confined to her bed for the past week, but is now fast improving. Miss Rosa Shealy, of Oglethorpe, is a very agreeable visitor to our town, the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. E.S. Baldwin. Mrs. J.R. Williams and Mrs. Hoytt, of Americus, spent Wednesday night, with Mrs. J.F. Stewart. Mrs. Ed Eubanks, of Fort Valley, arrived Tuesday, the guest of her parents, Rev and Mrs. R.F. Williamson. Mr. C.T. Baldwin entertained quite a number of the young people at a cane grinding Monday night. Many of the old heroes of the sixties in the county will attend the annual Confederate Reunion to be held at Macon on the 8th. Macon's good people are making every preparation to comfortably entertain the old soldiers, and no doubt this will prove one of the most pleasant meetings of it's kind ever held in the state. SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY The personal property of Mr. Elbert Hill will be sold Saturday, the 4th inst., at the late residence of Mr. E. Hill. The property consists of horses, cows, hogs, corn, peas, oats, hay, cotton seed, plantation tools, household and kitchen furniture. The sale commences at 9 o'clock A.M. Terms Cash. A. Hill, Administrator. end # 45 Schley County News November 9, 1905 Vol. XV No. 46. The Schley County News Thursday, November 9, 1905 Vol. XV No. 46 During the last week Governor Terrell appointed Hon. J.M. Collum, of Putnam, as a delegate to represent the 3rd congressional district in the Southern Immigration and Quarrantine Convention, to be held at Chattanooga on Nov. 9-10. Mr. Collum will attend the meeting in company with 12 other prominent Georgians. NOTICE Will be sold to the highest bidder on the 3rd Saturday, Nov. 18th at 10 o'clock, the Baptist church building in Ellaville, Ga. Building Committee. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Georgia--Schley County. Sidney J. Jordan, executor upon the estate of W.B. Jordan, late of said county, deceased, having filed his application for discharge, this is to cite all persons concerned to show cause against granting of said discharge, at the regular term of the court of Ordinary for said county, to be held on 1st Monday in December, 1905. This Nov. 6, 1905. Phil E. Taylor, Ordinary. Georgia--Schley County. C.R. McCrory, executor upon the estate of Elenor P. Peacock, late of said county, deceased, having filed his petition for discharge, this is to cite all persons concerned to show cause against granting this discharge, at the regular term of the court of Ordinary for said county, to be held on the first Monday in December, 1905. Phil E. Taylor, Ordinary. Georgia--Schley County. Will be sold before the court house door in the town of Ellaville, between the legal hours of sale, on the 1st Tuesday in December, the following described real estate, to wit: One eighth interest in lot of land No. 243; northeast half of lot No. 242, the whole of lot divided from northwest to southeast, and 160 acres, more or less off of lot No. 239. Said land being in the 30th district of Schley county, Ga. Levied on and to be sold as the property of Mrs. Mary M. Sims, to satisfy a common law Fifa against Mrs. Mary M. Simms in favor of U.B. Harrold--tenants inpossession notified in terms of law--This November 6, 1905. W.W. Lumpkin, Sheriff. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Ike Dent, now of Columbus, was an agreeable visitor here Sunday. Mr. Will Tondee, of Stinson, is spending a few days with his mother, Mrs. T.C. Tondee. Miss Mary Lightner was in town Tuesday, shopping. Miss Eva Rainey, after an extended visit out in Mississippi, has returned home. Miss Ina Williams left Monday for Oakfield, where she takes charge of the music school. Mrs. G.M. Gammage, of Bronwood, is visiting Mrs. J.M. Collum, of Putnam. Mrs. A.A. Arrington, Mrs. J.H. Cheney, and Miss Alice Arrington spent the day very pleasantly on Monday with Mrs. Z.T. Mott. Mrs. Laramore, of Lesile, is on a visit to her mother, Mrs. Dozier. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Collins, of Bronwood, are visitors here this week. A marriage of much interest to the Hopewell social set will be that of Miss Nell Rainey to Mr. Clayton Wall, which will be solemnized at the home of the bride-to-be's mother, Mrs. D.W. Rainey, on the 15th of this month. Mrs. George Massey and Mrs. Bob Allen, of Bronwood, returned home Tuesday after a visit to their sister, Mrs. J.F. Woods, who has quite sick of the past three weeks. BARN BURNED. On last Saturday night, Mr. J.S. Hill of Schley, sustained the loss of a barn by fire. The barn contained five or six hundred bushels of corn, and his entire crop of peas and foder. He also lost a fine horse in the fire. It is thought that the barn was set on fire, but no information as to the guilty party has so far developed. HIXON--WALTERS A marriage that somewhat came as a surprise to their many friends was that of Miss Emma Jett Hixon to Mr. John Walters, which occured at the home of Rev. O.L. Peacock on last Sunday morning. They prefering a quiet affair, rode to the home of Mr. Peacock and in the presence of a number of their closest friends a beautiful and impressive ceremony was performed. After which, they returned to the home of the bride's parents, Judge and Mrs. T.J. Hixon. These young people have a host of friends in the county who will with pleasure receive the news of their happy union, and will henceforth feel the deepest interest in their married life. The News extends best wishes. end #46 Schley County News Thursday, November 16, 1905 Vol. XV No. 47 The Schley County News Thursday, November 16, 1905 Vol. XV No. 47 GLEN HOLLY SCHOOL ITEMS Our school is progressing nicely now, we have forty seven pupils on the roll and several more yet to come. A Civic Beauty Club was organized last Monday afternoon with the following officers; President, Claudia McCorkle; Vice President, Ella Bivens; Secretary and Tres., Donnie Snipes; Librarian, Annie Wall; Reporter, Lucy Rainey. A committee was appointed consisting of the following members: Bennie Sellars, Charlie Womack, Felder McCorkle and Ella Bivens, to draw off the constitution and by laws. Hon. J.M. Collum visited our school Monday afternoon and served as chairman while we organized our club. The purpose of the club is to improve and beautify the school building and grounds, provide school apperatus and improve ourselves in every possible way. Our library is increasing rapidly, we have forty books of our own now. Lucy Rainey, Reporter. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. M(ary) E(lla Woodall) Patton, of Schley was in town this week shopping. Mr. Edwin L. McGowan, of Savannah, registered at the Peacock House several days this week. MIss Bertha Dodson, of Plains, arrived Saturday afternoon to be the guest of Miss Lula Stewart. Mr. S.R. Bridges, of Atlanta, is on a visit to our little town this week. Prof. J.R. Perry is now teaching a flourishing school in Marion county. Miss Mary Lightner had as her guests for several days this week, Misses Leila Stewart, Bertha Dodson, and Essie Wilson. Miss Beryl Jones returned home from Columbus Sunday, where she had been on a visit to her brother, Mr. Stacey Jones. Miss Mary Hornady made a visit to Buena Vista last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Hornady. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Womack and Mr. Marvin Womack, of Cobb, attended the funeral of Mrs. Woods on Tuesday. Mr. G.M. Green, of Shellman, was in town this week. Mr. Arthur Hill is out again after several weeks illness. Mrs. W.D. Sears, Misses Minnie Caskey and Annie Belle Harper went out to Americus today. Miss Annie Dixon is visiting here this week. Mr. H.H. Threlkeld and family will move to town on January 1st. They will occupy the home now lived in by Mr. A.J. Easom. Miss Valley Williams, of Atlanta, and Miss Fay Williams, of Americus, who has been the very attractive guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Williams, returned to their homes Monday. Out of respect to Miss Luella Woods who holds a position in the Rochelle school, Prof. Lawrence suspended work for two days and with his assistant teachers came over to Ellaville to the funeral of Mrs. J.F. Woods. J.H. Cheney attended court at Oglethorpe this week in the interest of the case of S.R. Forehand vs. Central Railroad, damages for personal injuries sustained by being thrown from the train and losing his leg. A verdict of $15,000 was rendered against the railroad. MRS. CORDELL DEAD After having suffered for several years, Mrs. E.M. Cordell died at her home near Americus Wednesday afternoon. He remains were carried to Fellowship church today were the last sad rights were impressively performed by her pastor. SHE SLEEPS WELL Never has the expression of grief over the death of any one in Ellaville been more general than was called forth by the passing away of Mrs. Julia V. Woods at her home in the early hours of Monday morning. After a protracted illness she seemed to grow decidedly better and anxious watchers at her bedside hoped for a speedy recovery, so the sadness of her death came as a terrible shock. As much as this good woman was loved and admired we hardly realized what she was to her family and the community until the lips went silent and the eyes were closed in their dreamless sleep. As one who gathered inspiration from her life we would bring this simple offering to lay upon the new made grave. "Purpose and not place gauge the lives of men and women." Duty well met and well performed the highest aim of the lofty characters who have blessed the world, and in contemplating the life of Mrs. Woods we feel that she measured fully up to the standard. She was the loving harmony in the home, the guiding spirit strong but gentle, tender and true in every relation of life, enriching the world and shedding an influence of gentleness and sunshine. Every moment of her useful life was spent in ministering to others. Mrs. Woods was throughly domestic and her life a home one, but possessing a mind of unusual strength, she found time for reading and kept abreast of the times, taking a deep interest in every thing for the betterment of humanity. The devoted children found in her their unfailing source of love and inspiration, and many orphans "rise up and call her blessed." Trials only made her stronger and braver, and her undaunted spirit soared serenly above every obstacle. The funeral service was impressively conducted by Rev. L.B. Davis, of Atlanta, at the Baptist church in the presence of a large company of sorrowing friends. Very comforting were the beautiful thoughts of the minister and he voiced the sentiments of all present in the high tribute paid the deceased . The casket was covered with floral offerings, and it seemed mete that she who loved flowers and gave them out so generously should rest beneath a bank of fragrant blossoms. Very tender is the sympathy that goes out to the bereaved. Aching hearts could not bear these painful separations if we did not know that sometime in "the beautiful isle of somewhere" we shall find those "we have loved long since and lost awhile." Unselfishness not aspiration is the object of God's benediction and it richly rests on the character of her who closing her eyes to earthly scenes has found "how beautiful it is to be with Christ." Mary Hornady. CARD OF THANKS Editor News---We wish to express deep appreciation for the many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy tendered during the illness and death of our loved one. THREE MULES KILLED BY RAILROAD Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Wyatt Snider, of Wall Crossing, sustained a heavy loss by cause of a Central train running over and killing three fine mules of the value of $500. end #47 The Schley County News Thursday, November 23, 1905 Vol. XV No. 48 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. L.W. DIXON was in town Monday. Dr. B.L. Bridges has recently purchased the farm of Mr. Homer Threlkeld, at the price of $2200. Mr. O.V. Lamar, of Richland, was here on business Tuesday. Mr. Charlie Woods and family moved into the Woods home Monday. We gladly welcome Mr. and Mrs. Woods to our little city. The "Georgia Mule" got in some clever work on Oglethorpe street late Saturday afternoon. The negro and the mule were coming from the Depot, and very suddenly the later decided on a "grand stand play," and imediately taking his position on the sidewalk, proceeded to demolish several forty dollar glass fronts. BIRTHDAY PARTY On Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 6, Miss Julia Peacock entertained quite a number of the little people at a birthday party, given in honor of her little nephew, Master Louis Collins' eighth birthday. The occasion proved one of genuine pleasure to every litlle lad and lassie present. CHURCH SOLD The Baptist Church was sold on last Saturday to Mr. T.J. Murphy for the price of $4000.00. This means that work on the new church will be commenced just as soon as contracts to build can be let. Now, let everybody open up their hearts and pocketbooks thereby making this important work easy and pleasant for those who have the undertaking at hand. FREEMAN--DUNCAN Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Rachael Freeman, of Waverly Hall, to Mr. Joe Lee Duncan, of this place, to take place at the home of Miss Freeman on the 6th of December. This marriage will prove one of much interest owing to the prominence of Mr. Duncan and popularity of Miss Freeman. She is a niece of Mrs. O.L. Peacock of this place and having frequently visited here, she claims many friends who will gladly receive the news that she is soon to make Ellaville her home. Mr. Duncan is one of our most popular and reliable merchants, and no young man in the county can lay claim to more friends than he. He is held in the highest esteem by all who know and appreciate his real worth. It is with profound pleasure the News makes mention of this coming affair. end #48 The Schley County News Thursday, November 30, 1905 Vol. XV No. 49 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Dr. T.G. Cheney was over from Montezuma this week. Mr. Jack Slappey, of Plains, made Ellaville a visit Sunday. Mr. Chas. Moore, of Buena Vista, was here on business Monday. Miss Alma Cook, of LaCrosse, was a visitor here Sunday. Mr. Leonard Strange, of Columbus, spent Sunday here. Col. E.J. Hunt is now making the rounds, inspecting fertilizer. Miss Mamie English, of Englishville, is with her sister this week, Mrs. A.C. (S.A.?) Royal. Mrs. Frank Devane, nee Miss Lilly Chapman, of Macon is on a visit to her parents this week. Miss Laurie Smith, of Murray, was the guest of Mrs. S.E. Baldwin, Sunday. Miss Bertha Dodson, who has been the guest of Miss Leila Stewart, returned to her home in Plains Monday. Miss Leila Strange, now of Omaha, is spending a few days very pleasantly with home folks at Andrew Chapel. Miss Eva Strange, of Andrew Chapel, was the guest of relatives here this week. Rev. J.W. Bridges was here Monday, enroute to Americus, to attend the annual conference. Mr. Charlie Jones, who has been in Mississippi for the past three years, is on a visit to his parents, Dr. and Mrs. C.G. Jones. Miss Helen Morgan, of Americus, is a very pleasant little visitor of Miss Anna Belle McCrory. Rev. R.E. Williamson has recently added another room to his home and applied the paint brush throughout, which makes it one of the neatest homes in town. Mr. R.A. Wiggins leaves his work for several days visit to his daughter, Mrs. W.E. Nichols, at Boston. His two daughters, Misses Willa and Norine will return home with him. Misses Nettye Lee and Grace Woodward, of Barnesville, have been the very attractive guests of Mrs. J.R. Jordan this week. They will go over to Buena Vista Friday to visit the Misses Williams. Mr. E.E. Collins who has been with Strange & Arrington for the past two years, will on January 1st go on the road as traveling salesman for a High Point, N.C. furniture factory. We wish Mr. Collins all success in his new field. File size: 2.6 Kb end#49 The Schley County News Thursday, December 7, 1905 Vol. XV No. 50 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. H.H. Threlkeld and family, moved in this week. Miss Nettie Payne, of Americus, is a visitor to relatives here this week. Mrs. J. H. Cheney and Miss Aldine Peacock made Miss Minnie Cheney at Montezuma a visit this week. Judge P.E. Taylor was absent from the city a while Monday, killing hogs. Mrs. L.E. Tondee made the editor of the News a present of a box of fine Georgia raised sausage this week. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Cheney moved into the home formerly occupied by Dr. and Mrs. C.H. Smith. Mr. E.J. Hart and family moves to Ellaville today. They will occupy one of Mr. A. Hill's homes in the grove. NOTICE I have moved my office upstairs in the two story brick building, one door form the telephone exchange, where I can be found in the future. C.G. Jones, M.D. File size: 1.3 Kb end #50 The Schley County News Thursday, December 14, 1905 Vol. XV No. 51 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Annie Dupriest, of Schley, is spending the week here. Mrs. R.M. Murphy spent Tuesday in Americus. Rev. J.N. Hudson and family have been the guests of Mrs. L.W(?) Dixon, at LaCrosse, for the past few days. Miss Annie Dixon, of LaCrosse, who has been quite sick for several days at the home of Mrs. A.M. ___key(Caskey?), is fast improving. _____ Langsford, of Cordele, came through Ellaville Monday afternoon, enroute to Dranesville, where her father Newt Smith is quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. P.S. Stephens, of Putnam, spent yesterday with their daughter, Mrs. S.C. Collins. J.N. Tison, a former citizen of Schley, but now a permanent merchant of Doerun, is on a visit to his mother, Mrs. R.F. Tison, this week. Our good friend, Mrs. Lon Tondee, remembered us again this week by placing in an empty cupboard some of those "good things" that attend a happy life on the farm---"hog-killing doings." Of course we shant forget her as it has been wisely said: "The nearest route to a man's heart, is down his throat." Rumor has it that Miss Lula Strange, of Andrew Chapel, will on the 21st of the month be married to Mr. Robert Greene, now of Albany, but formerly of this county. Owing to the popularity of these two young people and their prominent family connections, the affair will prove one of unusual interest. A PRETTY HOME WEDDING A marriage of much interest to our people and especially to the social set of Hopewell community, was that of Miss Addie Sellars to Mr. Lon Tison on last Sunday afternoon, the 10th, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Sellars. Rev R.F. Williamson performed the ceremony in the presence of a large circle of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Tison will live in the future at their country home only a few miles from town, where they shall enjoy the high esteem and best wishes of all our people. MR. DUNCAN AND MISS FREEMAN MARRIED LAST WEEK According to previous announcement, Mr. J.L. Duncan and Miss Rachael Freeman were happily united in marriage at the home of the brides's parents, near Waverly Hall, last Wednesday night. The pretty home wedding was largely attended by relatives and friends of the contracting parties, and after a very impressive ceremony had been performed, the marriage party took the train for Ellaville, reaching here the following day. They were met at the depot, upon their arrival, by quite a number of friends, who gladly extended the hand of welcome and best wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan, for the present, will be at home to their friends at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Royal. end#51 The Schley County News Thursday, December 21, 1905 Vol. XV No. 52 Georgia--Schley County. W.J. Payne, guardian of Nettie Payne, having applied to me to be discharged from such guardianship let all persons concerned show cause before me at the courthouse in said county, on the first Monday of January next and why such application for discharge should not be granted. Witness my official signature this 4th day of December, 1905. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. D.A. Peacock is at home for the holidays. Mr. Arthur Murray, of Gordon Institute, will spend Christmas with home folks at Buena Vista. Mrs. J.R. Jordan will spend Christmas with home folks at Buena Vista. Mr. W.R. Dupriest, of Bronwood, was a visitor here this week. Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Mott have moved into their new home in the grove. Mr. S.C. Collins was called home last week on account of illness of Mrs. Collins. Mrs. Bill Dinkins, of Texarhana (Texarkana?), Tex., will arrive here soon, and will be the guests of Mrs. S.E. Hornady. Misses Minnie and Lucile Lindsay arrived from Forsyth yesterday and will spend the holiday with parents. On last Sunday, Miss Annie Dixon, of LaCrosse, entertained Miss Maude Williamson and Messrs. C.E. Baldwin and Cleve Burt. Miss Bessie Lou Sears' music class will give a recital at the Academy Friday evening, which will no doubt prove highly interesting. Everybody specially invited--no charge. File size: 1.9 Kb end of #52