Schley County Georgia Newspapers The Schley County News 1908 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 The Schley County News Friday, January 3, 1908 No.1 PROF. RICKENBAKER TO REMAIN The patrons and friends of the Ellaville school are more than delighted over the fact that Prof. Rickenbaker has reconsidered his resignation tendered some few weeks ago and will again be at the head of the institution next term. No one could blame Prof. Rickenbaker for his action in resigning, and perhaps it is due to his step (down?) that the Ellaville School problem will eventually be solved all for the best. The time had come when the citizens of the town were obliged to manifest some interest in the school, else abandon it entirely, and when they were faced with the realization that they were to loose one of the best teachers in the state unless they did come to the rescue of the school, they immediately set to work and in a short while arranged for the proper finance to successfully carry on the school. Prof. Rickenbaker is well pleased with making his home in Ellaville and has his whole heart in the school and if our people will only in part do what duty demands of them, the Crisp Institute in the course of twelve months will be one of the most flourishing schools in South West Georgia. WALL--LIGHTNER The home of Rev. R.F. Williamson, on Railroad Street, was opened on last Sunday afternoon to a marriage party, the contracting parties being Miss Gertrude Wall and Mr. J.L. Lightner. After Rev. Williamson administered the marriage vows, the happy young couple bade all good bye and left for their home. (Note: John Lewis Lightner b. Feb. 9, 1881 d. Sept. 7, 1963 was the s/o William James Lightner and Sarah Samanthy "Sis" Hill. He and his wife are buried at Hopewell Methodist Church cemetery.) MURRAY--POOLE The friends of Miss Eunice Murray and Prof. H.I. Poole were most pleasantly surprised on last Sunday afternoon when it became generally known that the young couple had driven to the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.E.L. Eason and there in the presence of a few friends accepted the obligations making them man and wife, Judge Rainey performing the ceremony. Mr. Editor: Please allow me space in your valuable paper to thank the Andrew Chapel Sunday School for the beautiful and much appreciated pounding of last week. Those good people know how to make a preacher feel good and at home. Each and every one has won a warm place in our hearts. Most Sincerely, Pastor and wife. NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS All persons are hereby notified that hunting, fishing, trapping or otherwise trespassing on the following described lands will not be allowed, and all parties violating this notice shall be dealt with as the law directs. To Wit: 202 acres off lot number 70 202 acres off lot number 59 All of said land being in the 3rd land district of Schley County, Georgia.---J.J. Wall. end # 1. The Schley County News Friday, January 10, 1908 No. 2 OFFICIALS FOR 1908 The election for city officials past off gently on last Tuesday, there being no opposition except in the race for Recorder, in which C.L. Battle, Jr. was opposed by A.M. Park, the former being elected. Following is a full list of officers elected to serve the town for the year 1908. For Mayor, W.D. Murray; for Councilmen, J.B. Williamson, J.F. Stewart, R.E. Hill, M.D. Herring and J.L. Duncan; for Recorder, C.L. Battle, Jr. ADVERTISEMENTS C. R. McCrory Attorney-at-Law and Real Estate Agt. If you want to borrow money on real estate, come to see me. E.J. Hart P.E. Taylor HART & TAYLOR LAW. Ellaville, Georgia Will practice in all the courts except the court of Ordinary. (Phillip E. Taylor was Judge of the Court of Ordinary) Special attention given to collections. PASSING NEWS Miss Bessie Walker, of Americus, is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. J.N. Hudson. Miss Lizzie Slappey and father, Mr. R.H. Slappey, are visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Slappey near LaCrosse. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers Williams, of Doyle, and Mrs. Scott, of Athens, spent Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. J.R. Jordan. Rev A.B. Cambeel, preached two very strong sermons at the Baptist church Sunday to large congreations. Mrs. J.E. Stewart and Anna Mae Stewart made a visit to Americus this week. Presiding Elder, J.B. Johnston will preach at the Methodist church here on Saturday and Sunday, next, at 11 o'clock. Everybody is especially invited to attend these services. Mr. S.J. Reese, of Bumphead, has moved his family to Americus. Mr. Will V. Jones after a visit to relatives in Worth County, returned home Thursday. Mrs. A.C. Murray spent Friday in Buena Vista, the guest of Mrs. H.B. Brawner. Mrs. Amanda Hudson arived Thursday and will make her home with her son Rev. J.N. Hudson. Let all the members of the K. of P. Lodge be on hand Tuesday night next week, as installation of officers and work of conferring the rank of Page will be part of the program. The Crisp Institue, after several weeks of vacation, opened up Monday morning and in spite of the unfavorableness of the weather more than eighty pupils were enrolled. There seems to have come new life to the Ellaville school, which if only is further developed on the part of everyone interested, the present management will prove the most successful we have had in many years. Prof. Rickenbaker needs no word of introduction as all know him to be a most capable and conscientious teacher. The new assistant, Miss Stokes, is a young lady of unusual qualifications and will prove of great aid to Prof. Rickenbaker in accomplishing the desired results for the school. Mr. R.M. Hudson, after an absences from Schley county for more than 15 years, has been a very pleasant visitor to friends and relatives here the past week. Mr. Hudson left for his home at Vicksburg, yesterday. Miss Evelyn Stokes, of Buena Vista, has been elected as assistant teacher at the Crisp Institute, and is now in active charge of her work. She comes to the School highly recommended as to her ability for teaching, and it is safe to predict that the primary department will be efficiently conducted under her management. At the first annual meeting of the Board of County Commissioners on last Tuesday, Mr. J.H. Bryant was elected by the Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr. H.R. Patton caused by the latters resignation some few weeks ago. Mr.Bryant is one of Schley's most substantial citizens, and with him on the Board, the people of the Patton Hill district will be well represented. FREE LIBRARY In distributing New Years gifts, let us remember no money can be better spent than to assist in building the free library in our town. It will be a fine legacy to our children and the children of our neighbors. "Books are teachers that instruct without rod or fear." They are friends too. As Langford says, "Their love is true and unchanging; their patience inexhaustible; their gentleness perennial; their forbearance unbounded, and their sympathy without selfishness." Milton describes a good book as the precious lifeblood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured, treasured upon purpose to life beyond.---Mrs. C.H. Smith. RAINEY--CANDLER A pretty home wedding was that of Miss Eva Rainey, of Hopewell, to Mr. Candler, of Texas, solemnized at the home (of) Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Rainey on last Tuesday afternoon, Rev. C.D. Carter officiating. The wedding was a quiet affair, only the relatives of the contracting parties being invited. Mrs. Candler is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Rainey and has a host of friends who will receive the announcement of her marriage with the deepest interest. Mr. Candler is a prominent Texas business man, and comes highly recommended as a gentleman possessing all the attributes necessary to a high-toned citizen. Mr. and Mrs. Candler will not return to Texas, but will remain in this county. PERSONNEL On the evening of the 28th of January there will occur at the Methodist church one of the most brilliant weddings that has ever taken place in Ellaville. The contracting parties to this most important affair will be Miss Ina Williams and Mr. Augustus Lewis. Miss Williams is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Williams and is a young lady of rare attainments, while Mr. Lewis is a prosperous merchant of Broxton and enjoys the confidence of a large circle of friends. Col. E.S. Chastain, of Hazlehurst, will be best man, while Miss Martha Baldwin will be maid of honor. Mr. Frank Baldwin, of Atlanta, and Miss Fay Williams, of Americus, Mr. Claude Baldwin and Miss Leila Stewart, of this place, will be the other attendants. Messrs. Robert Strange and Harry Dixon will act as ushers. Little Misses Velma Frank Williams and Sarah Strange will be the charming gate girls. After the ceremony, which will be performed by Rev. C.A. Norton, the bridal party will be entertained at the home of the bride on College Street with with an elegant luncheon after which they will leave on the six o'clock train for the groom's home in Broxton. They will carry with them the best wishes of a host of friends and the News extends them congratulations in advance. end # 2. The Schley County News Friday, January 17, 1908 No. 3 PASSING NEWS Miss Ada Myers, of Americus, was a pleasant visitor to Miss Osie Hart this week. Mr. Arthur Myers, of Americus, made a business call to Ellaville Monday. Mr. H.A. Murphey, of Americus, is on a visit to relatives here. Mr. Bill Kelly, of Murray, made a business call to Ellaville Wednesday. (Note: I believe this is probably "Billy Kelley" mentioned in the Charles Womack letters.) Mrs. E.W. Strange returned home this week after a visit to Columbus. Dr. J.R. Jordan will leave one day next week for New York, where he goes to take a post-graduate course in medicine. Mrs. John Walters, Jr. returned home Thursday after a pleasant visit to home folks. Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Jones, of Lilly, Ga., who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. S.N. Jones, returned home Thursday. Howell Eason, one of Schley's boys at the Third Agricultural College, spent Sunday at home. Mr. James K. Murray, who for the past year has been in Atlanta, is at home on a visit to his parents, Rev. and Mrs. J.M. Murray. Children are still entering school at Crisp Institute, the present term bids fair of being a record breaker in number of attendance. Mr. C.S. Eason and wife, of Laurel Hill, Fla., after spending several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Wall at Murray, returned home Monday. Mr. L.H. Snider made us a call Thursday morning and settled in full for (the) News, for which we extended thanks. Royal Bros., after several years of successful partnership have recently disolved, Mr. S(tephen) A. Royal purchasing Mr. J.T. Royal's interest. Bridges & Dixon have complied with the Cigarette Law by paying the $25.00 tax. These goods can be purchased of them straight over the counter. Bear in mind that Bridges & Dixon's Liver Invigorator is the best liver medicine on the market and the beauty of it is that it only costs TEN CENTS, where others cost twenty-five. How do we know that Bridges & Dixon's Liver Invigorator is the BEST? Because we sold over 700 boxes last year, and it gave perfect satisfaction in every instance. It costs only 10 cents. Mr. George Reid, of Eberneza, while operating a wood saw on last Wednesday had his hand caught in the saw and badly cut, Dr. Jordan was called and dressed ...(unreadable)...and it is possible for...(unreadable)...to be saved. Judge Taylor, who is the authority on all points pertaining to matrimonial questions, says that "money panics always produce weddings." The Judge only escaped via the "Fire and Storm," route. Bridges and Dixon have let the contract for a general renovation of their store. A marble floor will be laid and the walls will be papered, besides other special changes. When completed Ellaville can no doubt boast of having the most elegant drug store of any town of it's size, in the state. The new bank is now completed and is indeed a nice comfortable building. In a few days the new fixtures will arrive and when they shall have been installed, with Judge Walters and Judge Rainey forming the background, the building in it's entirety will present a lovely appearance. Many were the pleasant surprises last week when Judge C.L. Battle was again out on the streets shaking hands with his friends. The judge bears the distinction of not only being the oldest man, but can also lay claim to more friends of all ages and classes, than any man in the county. "He has been quite sick for the past several weeks but is now on the road to full recovery. The Montezuma Ledger, one of the best little weeklies in this section of the state has gone out of business---for the want of friends, of course. It is strange that so many of the county editors haven't yet learned to live without money. Their reason for giving up is our reason for keeping on. If we had money we would need every thing else worse than a country newspaper. CITY COURT JURORS Below we give a list of Jurors drawn to serve at the February term of the city court: T.J. Allen, V.L. McMichael, E.R. Hart, B.F. Greene, E.L. Holloway, W.H. Mott, J.H. Sellars, S.J. Reese, T.J. Livingston, S.B. Halstead, W.A. Banks, J.H. Barnes, J.E. Johnson, R.W. Childers, J.M. Hambrick, P.Z. Hill. HORSES RUNAWAY Dr. B.L. Bridges experienced a very narrow escape from sustaining serious injuries on last Monday afternoon at Whiskey Hill, near LaCrosse. A hunting party firing a gun near the public road, which frightened the horses, and in the driver's effort to check them the bits were broken, leaving both Dr. Bridges and the driver at the mercy of two crazy horses as they were making it at a 2:40 gate (gait?) through the woods. Fortunately both occupants of the buggy jumped just before the vehicle was torn into splinters against a tree. HOUSEHOLD HINTS Put a lump of camphor in an airtight case with silverware to keep it from tarnishing. If the chimney takes fire, throw on a handfull of sulpher or several hand fulls of salt. Before washing cotton flour sacks, allow them to soak awhile in stale buttermilk to remove the printed letters. To keep jellies, jams, preserves, etc., from molding, have two or three small boxes of lime in your pantry or closet. Strong whole cloves scattered on shelves or in safe, will cause red ants to disappear. end # 3. The Schley County News Friday, January 24, 1908 No. 4 PASSING NEWS Col. T.B. Rainey, coming from Buena Vista, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Collins. Miss Mamie Livingston, of Smithville, is on a visit to Miss Dollie Allen. Mr. W.J. Slappey and family came up from LaCrosse Sunday, spending the day. Every vehicle sold by E.R. Jordan goes out of his house under a strict guarantee. Mrs. T.G. Cheney and daughter, Miss Minnie, of Montezuma, have been very pleasant visitors to relatives and friends here this week. Misses Julia Peacock, Dollie Allen and Minnie Lindsay returned home Tuesday from a few day's visit to Miss Claude Livingston, of Smithville. Mr. A(nthony) J. Hill, in spite of the money panic, has disposed of over fifty fine Kentucky mules during the present season. Do you want a new buggy? If so, I have the one to suit you, both in price, style and quality--see mine. E.R. Jordan Revs. C.A. Norton and J.N. Hudson spent three days this week at Plains in attendance upon the District Conference. Go to E.R. Jordan for first class buggies, rigs, and other vehicles. His prices are right and quality cannot be excelled. Judge Phil Taylor has forwarded applications for the Schley county pensioners to Com. Lindsay and the $15.00 for the first quarter will reach this office by March the 15th. The Clearing House certificates are non-passable in Columbus, oweing to the fact that quite a number of $20 counterfeits were in the market. It is remarkable that the "sharpers" have not more generally taken advantage of this opportunity. DEATH OF MRS. DEVANE Mrs. John Devane died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Walters, this county, on last Tuesday. She had been in feeble health for the past 12 months, gradually going from bad to worse until the summons came as stated above. Her death is indeed a sad one owing to there being three little children who will ever miss the tender love and care of mother. Her remains were interred in the Ellaville Cementery Wednesday afternoon, Rev. C.D. Carter officiating. NOTICE TO DEBTORS Having closed out our merchantile business on the 18th of December, and at that time we had a number of notes and accounts due us, so we take this method of urging all to come forward and make settlement at once. We need the money. See either of us at your earliest convenience. A.M. Parks, J.H. Holloway. end # 4. The Schley County News Friday, January 31, 1908 No. 5 PASSING NEWS The Williams-Lewis bridal party, after the rehersal Monday evening, were entertained at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J.R. Jordan. Mr, W.B. Butt, of Buena Vista, was in Ellaville Monday on business. Those who attended the Williams-Lewis marriage were; Mr. Sam Baldwin, of Columbus; Miss Baldwin, of Talbotton; Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Williams. Mr. E.L. McGowen, after a month's stay here returned to Savannah Sunday. Prof. and Mrs. H.I Poole, of LaCrosse, were pleasant visitors to Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Murray Sunday. Miss Mazie Halley, of Tazewell, came down Tuesday to attend the marriage of Mrs. Ina Williams. Mr. S.L. Murray, of Atlanta, made a visit to homefolks this week. Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Hixon, of Americus spent Tuesday very pleasantly with Mr. and Mrs. T.V. Bridges. The friends of Miss Maude Williamson will be glad to learn that she is out again after and illness of three weeks. It seems that Ellaville and vicinity are in the grip of La Grippe. Mrs. and Mrs. J.H. Cheney and Miss Julia Peacock spent Sunday in Americus, the guest of Capt. C(aleb) L(afayette) Peacock at the 3rd Agricultural College. The Union Central Life Insurance Co. stood all the legal tests when other insurance companies were being condemned for irregularities and misconduct. It is safe, sound and offers the policy holder the best advantages of any other company in the world. H. Willis Hogg will write you. WILLIAMS--LEWIS A beautiful wedding party which was a delightful event was the marriage of Miss Ina Williams, of this place, to Mr. Augustus Lewis, of Broxton, on Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock. The marriage ceremony took place at the Methodist church, Rev. C.A. Norton officiating. The alter had been skillfully decorated with ferns and psalms and brilliantly lighted with numerous candles, presenting in all an appearance of beauty and lovliness long before the bridal party arrived the pews had been filled with friends of the contracting parties. First to enter were the gate girls, little Misses Velma Williams and Sarah Strange. Next came the ushers, Messrs. H.F. Dixon and Robert Strange, followed by the attendants, Miss Fay Williams and Mr. Frank Baldwin, Miss Leila Stewart and Mr. C.T. Baldwin; the maid of honor, Miss Martha Baldwin, entering the left isle with the bride, while the best man Col. Chastain, entered the right isle with the groom, they meeting at the alter and receiving! the usual vows. During the ceremony Miss Irma Murray, of Oglethorpe, played very softly, Melody of Love. After the ceremony, the families and the wedding party, together with many friends, were entertained at the home of the bride's parents before the departure of the bridal couple for Mr. Lewis home at Broxton. They leaving on the 6 o'clock train and carrying with them showers of good wishes of a host of friends. REPORT FROM GLENN HOLLY SCHOOL The following named pupils of Glenn Holly School deserve especial mention for their excellent lessons and good deportment for the month of January. 8th Grade Ora Snipes, Lucy Rainey, Felder McCorkle, Blakely McCorkle, Don Snipes and Ben Sellars. 6th Grade Corine Sellars, Irene Wall, Jewel Devane, Viola Jordan, Jewel Blackshire and Welton Wall. 5th Grade Cecil Barrow, Alvin Snipes, Minnie Devane, Roy McCorkle, Lonnie Stewart and Myrtle Wall. 4th Grade Susie McCorkle, Clifford Bivins, Mary George Wall and Annie May Snider. 3rd Grade Beulah Barrow and Sim Stewart. 2nd Grade Lizzie Barrow and Luther Myrick 1st Grade George Snider, Cecil Myrick, Rhea Snider and Emma Wall end # 5. The Schley County Newws Friday, February 7, 1908 No. 6 PASSING NEWS Miss Mary Lee Jones returned home Wednesday from a visit to Cordele. Mrs. J.M. Scovil, of Wiggins, Miss., is on a visit to Miss Julia Peacock. Mr. J.V. Pilcher called and gave us a dollar for the News. Miss Julia Scarborough is on a visit to her niece Mrs. Jarrard, of Atalanta. Miss Flossie Eason spent Sunday with Miss Quida Wimbush of Provo. Miss Ruby Freeman, of Waverly Hall, is with her sister, Mrs. J.L. Duncan. The city court convened Monday moring, Judge Rainey presiding. Owing to leaves of absence granted to attorneys, no criminal cases were tried. Several civil cases were disposed of. The court was adjourned the same afternoon. Mr. J. C. Sears, after spending several days at home returned to Bainbridge, Tuesday. Miss Artie Walker, of Americus, is the guest of his sister , Mrs. J.N. Hudson. Miss Mary West, of Atlanta, came last week to be with her sister, Mrs. S.D. Rickenbaker, who has been quite with pneumonia, but is now recovering. The friends of J.R. Williams will note with pleasure his announcement for the office of Solicitor General of the South Western Circuit in this issue of the News. We know of nothing that we might say that would add to Mr. Williams already broad acquaintance and high standing among the voters of Schley. It would be hard to find a man in the county who does not claim the Hon. J.R. as his friend, thus it is safe to suggest that he will receive a flattering vote in the coming primary. MR. DAVIS DIES IN TEXAS A telegram from Texas on last Monday to Mrs. Lillie Dixon, of this place, brought the announcement of the death of her brother, Mr. Paul Davis, which occured in that state on Sunday before. Mr. Davis, while a young man, about 20 years ago left Ellaville and ever since has made his home in Texas. Many of his boyhood friends, as well as all of our people will regret to learn of his death. Mrs. Dixon left yesterday for Americus, where the body was sent for interrment. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS Application for Charter Georgia--Schley County To the Superior Court of Said County: The petition of C.L. Battle, Jr., R.E. Hill and C.B. Johnson, all of said state and county, respectfully shows: 1.That they desire for themselves and their associates, successors and assigns, to be incorporated and be made a body politic, under the name and style of the "Ellaville Trading Co." 2. The term of which your petitioner asks to be incorporated is twenty (20) years. with the privilege of renewal at the expiration of that time. 3. The Capital stock of the corporation is to be seventy eight hundred dollars divided into shares of one hundred dollars each, with the right and privilege of increasing its capital stock to twenty five thousand dollars. 4. The whole amount of said capital stock of seventy eight hundred dollars has been subscribed and actually paid in, and is to be employed in carrying on the said business. 5. The object of the proposed corporation is pecuniary gain and profit for its shareholders. 6. The principal business proposed to be carried on by said "Ellaville Trading Co." is the supply business, furnishing supplies to farmers, builders and others; the general merchandising business, either at retail or wholesale, or both; the coal business; handling and selling comercial fertilizers; buying and selling cotton, cotton seed and other farm products; buying and selling and renting real estate; conducting, owning and carying on a livery, feed and sale stables, with the right to buy and sell all kinds of livestock, and to transact such other minor business as might properly form a part of the foregoing. 7. Petitiones pray that they may be incorporated and in said corporate name may have the right to sue and be sued; to have and use a corporate seal; to make bylaws binding upon its members, not inconsistent with the laws of this state and the United States; to have perpetual succession; to have the right and power (to) purchase, hold and sell real and personal property, stocks and bonds, notes and choses in action; to subscribe to and own stock in other corporations; to borrow money; to issue bonds and secure the same by deed or mortgage conveying any or all of its property for the purpose; and to have and enjoy and use all property real or personal, or mixed that may be convenient or necessary to the successful transcation of its business; and generally to have and enjoy all and singular the rights, powers, privileges and immunities conferred by law of this state upon corporations of like character. 8. The principal office and place of business of the proposed corporation shall be at Ellaville, Schley County, Georgia, with the right and privilege of establishing and maintaining branch offices or business elsewhere. Wherefore petitioners pray to be made a body corporate under the name and style aforesaid, entitled to the rights, privileges and immunities, and subject to the liabilities fixed by law. This January 30, 1908. J.H. Cheney Atty. for Petitioners ADMINISTRATORS SALE Georgia--Schley County By virtue of an order granted by P.E. Taylor, Ordinary of said county at the February Term of the Court of Ordinary in and for said county will be sold before the Court House door in Ellaville, Ga., between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March next, to the highest bidder for cash, the following lands to wit: Fifty acres more or less off the north east corner of lot No. 92 in the 3rd district said county; all of lot No. 99 in 3rd didtrict said county; north half of lot No. 100 in 3rd district said county; all of lot No. 126 in 3rd district said county, except fifty (50) acres off the east side of said lot, said fifty acres extending entirley across said lot; all of lot No. 93 in 3rd district said county; fifty (50) acres more or less off the south east corner of lot No. 101 in the 3rd district said county. Said land sold for the purpose of distribution and winding up the estate of Mrs. Virginia Brooks, deceased, late of this county. This February 3rd 1908. S.E. Brooks, Administrator of Estate of Mrs. Virginia Brooks. end of #6 The Schley County News Friday, February 14, 1908 No. 7 PASSING NEWS Col. C.R. MCrory and son Chester went up to Columbus Thursday to the Clansman. Miss Maymie Livingston after a visit to friends here, returned to her home at Smithville, Wednesday. Mrs. Smith, of Americus, is the very pleasant guest of Misses Minnie and Lucille Lindsay. Miss Minnie Cheney, of Montzuma, and Miss Maria Myers, of Atlanta, arrived today and is the guests of Mrs. J.H. Cheney. Mr. C.E. Baldwin, coming from Tolbotton, is on a visit to home folks. Sheriff Lumbkin (Lumpkin) and J.T. Poole spent several days in the wire grass section last week. Miss Mary Williamson entertained her Sunday School Class at a "Peanut Hunt" at her home on last Saturday afternoon. Miss Mamie Freeman, of Waverly Hall, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J.L. Duncan. Messrs. H.F. Dixon, Lon Walters and Arthur Murray saw the Mayor of Tokio (Tokyo?) at Glover opera house, Americus, Monday night. Mr. S. Williamson, who for the past few months has had charge of the Postal Telegraph office at Cordele, has resigned that position and is again at his post of duty with the company at this place. Mr. E.E. Collins and son, Jordan, returned from Bronwood Wednesday after a visit of a few days with relatives. Mr. E.B. Hornady of Buena Vista, was in town Wednesday with his line of samples, this being his first trip on the road in seven weeks, on account of serious illness of his little daughter, Minnie Drane. With cotton seed 32 cents per bushel, peas $2.00 per bushel and cotton still above the dime mark, why shouldn't the Schley farmer lie in clover? Mr. H.H. Rogers, of Irma, dropped in to see us Wednesday and gave us a dollar for the news. AN AGED LADY Mrs. Bettie Thompson, wife of the late Isaac Thompson, died at the home of her son, Dr. Thompson, Taylor County, on Thursday morning at the age of 80 years. The burial and funeral services will be held at Prosperity church today. The patrons of the Crisp Institute are requested to meet at the auditorium on Friday the 21st Inst. at 3 o'clock for the purpose of electing a trustee; the term of R.E.L. Eason having expired. C.R. McCrory, Chairman A.A. Arrington, Secretary. FOR SOLICITOR GENERAL To the voters of the South Western Circuit. I hereby announce my candidacy for Solicitor General of the South Western Circuit, subject to the State Democratic Primary, to be held on the 4th day of June 1908, and will highly appreciate your support. W.W. Dykes. FOR REPRESENTATIVE To my friends and fellow citizens of Schley County: I am a candidate for representative in the lower house of the Georgia Legislature, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic Executive Committee. If I am thus honored, I pledge my best efforts in the interest of the people of my state and county. Very Respt. R.E.L. Eason. end # 7. The Schley County News Friday, February 21, 1908 No. 8. For Teasurer of Schley County. "Uncle" Marion Dunn is again asking for re-election. Everybody knows "Uncle Marion," and also knows that he will get the office. Mrs. C.M. Ledbetter, on her way from Plains to Augusta, spent a few days in Ellaville this week. Mr. E.B. Barrow announces for re-election to the office of Clerk, which place he has filled for the past five years with credit both to himself and the county. Messrs. H.A. Peacock and C.E. Baldwin made a business trip to Columbus this week. Sheriff Lumpkin is again in the race for Sheriff of Schley County. The county has never had a better and more efficient officer than he, and his friends claim that he will be a winner with or without opposition. Mrs. J.H. Cheney, Misses Minnie Cheney and Maria Myers went up to Columbus yesterday to see Murray and Mack at the Springer. Mr. W.L. Reid is asking for election to a full term as Tax Collector of Schley County and it is almost an assured fact that he will go in, hands down, without opposition. He has demonstrated his thorough ability to fill the office, while filling an unexpired term. Mr. J.H. Holloway is asking in this issue of the News that he might be re-elected to the office of Tax Receiver, and it is highly probable that he will have (no) oppostion, as he has made the county an excellent officer and has had the office only one term. The announcement of Hon. J.T. Royal for a seat in the lower house of the Georgia Legislature will be received with much interest by his friends. Mr. Royal is well known over the county having resided with us for more than ten years and is held in high esteem by all our citizens. Miss Maggie Williams came down from Putnam Thursday to see friends. The announcement of Judge Taylor for Ordinary will no doubt meet with universal approval as it is generally conceded that Judge Taylor has made the most capable Ordinary the county has ever had. His long term of service has been most satisfactory to all, and the valuable experience gained only renders him more competant to serve the county. Hon. W.D. Murray, who for more than twenty years has been thoroughly identified with the people of Schley county, both politcially and along other lines of interest to the county, announces his candidacy for the office of State Senator from the 13th Senatorial District. We know of nothing that we might say complimentary to Mr. Murray that would place him in higher esteem of his followers or more fully acquaint them with his eminent fitness for office. DEATH OF EDGAR TAYLOR Our town and community received a great shock on last Monday morning when the 8 o'clock train arrived bringing the body of Mr. Edgar Taylor, whose death occured at Fitzgerald on the day before from the effects of Bright's disease. An escort of Fitzgerald citizens accompanied the body, which upon arrival was taken in charge by Masons of this place and interred in the Ellaville cemetery with usual Masonic honors. Edgar Taylor was the only son of the late Chas. A. Taylor, born and reared to manhood near LaCrosse, in this county. Several years ago he began life at Fitzgerald, engaging in the lumber business, at which he had met with much success. He was only 29 years of age, rendering it very hard indeed for his relatives and friends to become reconciled to his death. end # 8. The Schley County News Friday, February 29, 1908 No. 9 JUDGE BATTLE DEAD After an illness of four months, Judge Cullen L. Battle, Schley county's oldest and most widely known citizen passed to the great beyond on last Sunday night. Judge Battle has been a prominent factor in Schley since the formation of this county more than fifty years ago, having served the county nobly and with credit to himself many times in an official capacity, and always in a most demeanable manner as a private citizen. He was the father of 9 children, six of whom are now living. In spite of the ninety four years that had been so graciously granted him, he was cheerful, active and useful up to the time he was taken to his bed. His service to the Baptist church which had been for more than sixty years, was indeed one of true devotion and full activity, ever supporting the institution both with his purse and by acts of loving deeds. He was extremely fond of the Masonic Order, having been an active Mason for more than sixty years. In deeds of charity and in the watchfulness of his loved ones, the principles of this great order was largely exemplified in his daily life. He was a friend with all whom he met. His companions were numbered among the young as well as men of his own age. His greatest force of character was honesty. So many times we have heard him rejoice in the assertion that he had lived nearly a hundred years old and owed no man. As an evidence of the high esteem in which the people of this and surrounding counties held him could only be measured by the great tribute paid him at the funeral services held at the Baptist church on last Monday afternoon, it being impossible for more than half the people to gain entrance to the church. Rev. O.P. Gilbert, of Americus, in the course of his remarks paid some very high tributes to the useful life that had ended, all of which was highly appropriate in view of Judge Battle's long career. His body was laid to rest in the Ellaville cemetery with Masonic Honors. J.P. BRIDGES DECEASED Mr. Jasper P. Bridges, one of Schley county's oldest and most highly respected citizens died at his home near Concord Church Monday night, after a long illness caused by old age and a complication of diseases. His body was buried at the Concord cemetery with Masonic honors, which he had been an honorable member for many years. He leaves an aged wife and a large family of children. DEATH OF MR. R.H. SLAPPEY In the death of Reuben H. Slappey, which occured in our little city Sunday night the county lost one of it's ablest and most highly respected citizens, and a devoted family of three sons and two daughters are thus deprived of the love and sweet companionship of a most indulgent, sympathetic father. For more than fifty years Mr. Slappey had been identified with the county's every interest, having moved here in 1856. At the age of 22, he was married to Miss Mary Stewart of Sumter county, and no happier a union was ever formed which was of perpetual existence until the death of his good wife at Americus, Georgia several years ago. It was our good fortune to know Mr. Slappey since our early childhood, thus it is easy for us, in our humble way, to here bespeak our greatest admiration for the man he was, and the pure, clean and polished life he lived. He was a Southern Gentleman of the purest ray. In point of natural ability, culture and intellect, but few men surpassed him. Yet, with all these superior attainments, and having been many times urged to enter the political field, he ever preferred the life of a private citizen, feeling that his highest and noblest duty was to constantly scatter sunshine in the home he so much cherished. For more than 30 years, he was steward in the Methodist church, being one of it's most liberal supporters. Funeral services were very impressively conducted by Rev. C.A. Norton at the home, Tuesday morning, the body being carried thence to Americus, and upon arrival at that place was met by a large number of prominent citizens, the following acting as pallbearers: Messrs. P.H. Williams, Jim Wilson, George Oliver, Chas. Williams, and Lee Council. He was buried at the side of his wife in Oak Grove cemetery. PASSING NEWS For good cedar posts, apply to mr. M.D. Herring. W.W. Lumpkin made a business trip to Buena Vista, Thursday. Mrs. J.E. Lowe, of Buena Vista, was the guest of Mrs. H.J. Williams, Monday. J.H. Tankersley was in town this week, letting the boys have Colgate's soap for summer use. J.B. Williamson is being mentioned for a place on the County Commissioner's board. He is well qualified for the place. Quite a number of prominent Buena Vista citizens came down to attend the funeral of Judge Battle, Monday. Miss Maggie Williams came down from Putnam Thursday to see friends. Mr. Joe Lewis, coming from Atlanta was the guest of Mrs. Fannie Cheney, this week. Mr. Pope Jones and Albet Walters, of Worth County, are spending a few days in Schley. Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Slappey, of Savannah, are in the city this week with relatives. The work of putting in a marble floor and otherwise rennovating the store house of Bridges & Dixon is now inder construction. Mr. Steve Kent, who was born and raised in this county, but for more than twenty years has been in Macon, has charge of the job. Mr. T.J. Livingston announces for county commissioner with this issue; and his many friends say he will prove a winner at the polls. He is one of Schley's strongest and best citizens. Hon. C.R. McCrory's announcement for the legislature appears in this issue of the news. Col. McCrory is making the race at the strong solicitation of many friends who are confident of his success. He is one of Schley's best and most patriotic citizens and is emminently fitted in every respect to fill the office to which he aspires. Hon. M.E. Collum is a candidate for state senator, and it is being predicted by his many friends that he will be a hard man to defeat. Mr. Collum bears the honor of being Schley's present representative in the lower house and it has been very gratifying to all that he has made so good and clean a record-- -having served both with credit to himself and county and served on the most important committees. No man in Schley is held in higher esteem by all than Mr. Collum. FOR REPRESENTATIVE At the solictations of friends, I announce myself a candidate for Representative, subject to the Democratic Primary. If elected, it will be my pleasure to faithfully represent the interest of the people of Schley county. Yours "hopefully," C.R. McCrory. PUBLIC LIBRARY The ladies of the "Library Association" and the "Daughters of the Confederacy" will meet at Miss Julia Peacock's Monday afternoon, March 2nd at 3 o'clock. It is important that every member attend. Preparations for "Memorial Day" will begin and a fine program is expected.-------Mrs. C.H. Smith. A SAD DEATH Mr. J.R. Walters, Jr., after an illness of two weeks with typhoid fever, died at his home at Dela(?) Fox, Sumter county, last Tuesday night. Mr. Walters was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Walters of this county. Several years ago, he was married to Miss Emmajett Hixon and to this union one child has been born---a precious little girl, who together with the heart broken mother and many other relatives are deeply bereaved by his sad and untimely death. Mr. Walters held the position of section foreman with Central Railroad. The body was brought to Ellaville Monday, where the funeral and burial took place. end # 9. The Schley County news Friday, March 6, 1908 No. 10 PASSING NEWS Miss Julia Peacock went down to Americus Thursday. Miss S.C. Collins spent Tuesday night with friends in Americus Dr. and Mrs. C.P. Davis, coming from Americus, was the guest of Mrs. Lillie Dixon Sunday. Mrs. and Mrs. E.E. Collins are happy over the arrival of a baby girl at their home. Miss Mary Williamson left Tuesday for Atlanta, where she will spend several days in the study of smmer millinery. Mrs. A.A. Arrington returned home Friday from a visit to relatives at Perry and Montezuma. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Baldwin, of Columbus, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Williams. Mrs. J.M. Collins, of Putnam, spent Friday in Ellaville. There is some talk of a move to plant shade trees on each side of the drive way throughout our city and should the council do so, in a few years we would have the prettiest little city in Georgia. Mrs. Spivey, of Alabama, is on a visit to her relatives in Schley. Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Jones, of Columbus, spent several days the past week with Dr. and Mrs. C.G. Jones. Miss Ethel Edge returned home from a visit to Americus Sunday. Mrs. R.M. Rainey made a visit to her sister, Mrs. Tillman, at Americus, the past week. At Administrator's sale last Tuesday, the lands of Mrs. Virginia Brooks ---- 600 acres ---- was offered for sale being knocked off for $1000. Mrs. Drake, of Columbus, and Mrs. McCall, of Opelika, are on a visit to their brother, Rev. R.F. Williamson. Mrs. C.B. Johnson and Mrs. C.A. Norton went up to Columbus Tuesday afternoon. The planting of the beautiful shade trees in the cemetery was finished Wednesday while the superfulous grass was cleaned(?) off and many other repairs undergone. The cemetery looks considerably better now. A marriage which is being looked forward to with a great deal of interest is that of Miss Minnie Lindsay, of this place, to Mr. Sam Baldwin, of Atlanta, to occur here the later part of April. CARD OF THANKS We thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the last illness of our father, Judge C.L. Battle.------Dr. and Mrs. Sears. In Ordinary's Court Monday, the last will and testament of Judge Battle was opened and offered for probate, near all the heirs at law being present. The will conveyed something like eight thousand dollars worth of property, both real and personal. Judge A.M. Caskey and Mr. C.M. Rainey were named as Executor with full powers to act in getting together the estate and distributing among the heirs. By the terms of the will, each of the children of Judge Battle will share alike, including the families of his two sons, deceased. FOR REPRESENTATIVE Unsolicited, I hereby announce myself a candidate for representative to the legislature in the coming primary. In announcing my candidacy, I will say that I feel bound by every tie that binds a southern man to home and country, and if elected will be at my post and support every measure looking to the betterment of all the people.-----R.M. Rainey. end # 10. The Schley County News Friday, March 13, 1908 No. 11 PASSING NEWS Miss Katie Hill, of Concord, spent Sunday with Miss Beryl Jones. Hudson Burt, of Buena Vista, was in the city Sunday. Messrs. Lowe and Hair, of Buena Vista, spent Sunday with Mr. A.A. Arrington. Mr. Hunt, of Forsyth, was here Sunday on a visit to Miss Lucile Lindsay. Miss Mary Hornady, of Dawson, passed through Monday enroute to her home after a visit to Buena Vista. Mrs. W.L. English, of Americus, is with her sister, Mrs. J.R. Jordan. Misses Susie Strange and Lucy Mott, of Andrew Chapel have been on a visit to friends here. Mrs. H.C. Brawner, of Buena Vista, came down Monday and is the guest of Mrs. A.C. Murray. Mrs. Dr. Jones spent several days in Oglethorpe the past week with her daughter, Mrs. G.W. Payne. Mr. W.J. Payne was in town Monday offering his hardware to the boys. He's a nice man----He paid us a dollar for the News. Mrs. J.M. Murray spent several days this week at LaCrosse with her daughter, Mrs. H.I. Poole, who has been sick. If you want to buy or sell eggs, call on C.C. McCrory. Let everyone assist the city council in keeping the shade trees alive. Water those near your premises---they have been set out for your benefit. The "bucket brigade" was called out Saturday afternoon, and all Ellaville stood with ears up for a few minutes, when it discovered that fire had caught to one of the out houses in Dr. C.H. Smith's yard. The fire was outed in short order and thus relieved a very distressing situation. Mr. L.W. Dixon, of LaCrosse, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Battle. FOSTER--HEATH A home wedding of much interest to the friends of the contracting parties, was that of Miss Queen Foster to Mr. Colquitt Heath, both of the Fellowship neighborhood, on last Sunday afternoon. In the presence of a large circle of friends, the ceremony was performed by Rev. A.B. Hawkes. end # 11 The Schley County News Friday, March 20, 1908 No. 12 PASSING NEWS Col. W.H. McCrory, of Columbus, was in Ellaville this week on business matters. Mr. R.L. Tondee, who has been with the Dawson News for the past year, is at home on vacation. Dr. C.H. Smith left Wednesady for Leberon, Ohio, for medical treatment. Mrs. J.G. Rainey spent Sunday with relatives at Americus. Mrs. S.C. Collins is at the Columbus Sanitarium, getting along nicely from an operation which she had performed Tuesday. Dr. and Mrs. Smith handed us a notice last week, in which they extended their thanks and appreciation to all for the aid rendered them on last Saturday when their house caught on fire. The notice came in too late for publication last week. ATTENTION VETERANS Camp W.T. Black, W.C.V.(U.C.V.?), is requested to meet at the court house Saturday, March 21st at 3 p.m. for the purpose of electing delegates to attend the reunion at Birmingham, also other business that may come before the camp. All veterans are requested to come out.---A.Allen, Com. HART--HALE A pretty home wedding was that of Miss Gayle Hart, of this place, to Mr. Harvey Hale, of Doyle, occuring at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Hart on last Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock, Rev. C.A. Norton performing the ceremony. Mrs. Hale was one of Ellaville's charming young ladies and has many friends who will wish her all happiness. Mr. Hale is one of Marion county's most highly respected young farmers. Mr. and Mrs. Hale left Monday afternoon for their home in Doyle. MORE PASSING NEWS Miss Nettye Payne of Americus is on a visit to relatives here. Mr. Jim Lightner, of Americus was here the past week buying cotton. Mrs. Pease is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Smith. Mrs. J.S. Lightner and Miss Anna May Stewart spent Saturday in Americus. Mrs. W.A. Burris, of Columbus, spent Tuesday in Ellaville looking after her farm in this county. Miss Pearsley, of Americus, spent Friday with Miss Ledbetter. Mrs. J.R. Jordan is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. W.L. English of Bronwood. Miss Culpepper, of Cassetta, was guest of Miss Eunice Murray here last week. Col. and Mrs. J.R. Williams drove over from Americus Tuesday spending the day with Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Stewart. The people of Ellaville will gladly receive the announcement that T.R. Strange and his family will make Ellaville their home in the future, after January 1st. Mrs. R.E.L. Eason is on a two week's visit to relatives in Worth county. Miss Jennie Bivins is in Worth County visiting relatives. Messrs. J.H. Sellars, L.H. Snider and Z.T. Snipes attended the Worth county fair held at Sylvester, the past week. They report the fair quite a success and are loud in general praises of the wire grass region. Mr. George Massey, of Bronwood, made his old Schley county friends a visit last week. Mr. and Mrs. Hellum, of Grady, Ark., have returned home after a very pleasant visit to Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Williamson. Madames P.F. Dixon and J.M. Murray spent a few days very pleasantly at LaCrosse this week as the guests of Mrs. L.W. Dixon. SALE OF REAL ESTATE Several pieces of valuable real estate passed hands in Ellaville during the past week. Mr. T.R. Strange, of Andrew Chapel, purchased the elegant home of Mr. W.D. Murray at the price of $2700.00. J.B. Williamson purchased the 8 acres adjoining the public ginnery from W.D. Murray at the price of $1000.00. C.L. Battle, Jr. purchased the 20 acres in front of Judge Caskey's home from W.D. Murray at the price of $2250.00. All these sales goes to show that property in and around Ellaville is worth owning. end # 12. The Schley County News Friday, March 27, 1908 No. 13 PASSING NEWS Miss McCoy of Oglethorpe, is on a visit to Mrs. C.M. Duncan Mr. Dupont Murphey, of Griffin, made relatives a visit here this week. Mr. J.R. Jordan is visiting in Americus this week. Miss Bobby Royal, who is attending school at Weslyan, is at home for a few days. Miss Susie Strange, of Andrew Chapel, is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. R.S. Greene, at Albany. Mrs. E.L. McGowan, from Savannah, is at the Peacock House, the guest of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Davis, of Americus, spent several days here this week, the guest of Mrs. Lillie Dixon. Mrs. M.D. Herring and Mrs. J.S. Hart made a visit to Mrs. Hale, at Doyle, Thursday. Jack Woods, on account of Mumps, is at home from Columbus, a few days. Mr. Roy Baisden, of Milledgeville, made his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Murphey, a visit this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ford Stewart, of Macon, arrived Wednesday, and is the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Stewart. Mr. E.L. Bridges and family have moved into the home with Mr. Walter Stewart and his mother. Mr. Banks and family are now residing in the R.M. Murphey home. Mr. W.J. Slappey and wife spent Monday with Mrs. W.H. Collins. Col. J.R. Williams, of Americus, was in Ellaville yesterday mixing with the boys in the interest of his race for Solicitor General. Rev. C.A. Norton is spending ten days at Irvington where he is conducting a special Missionary meeting. Mrs. Sam Heys, of Americus, was the guest of relatives here this week. A fine little son is receiving special attention at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Williamson's, arriving there last week. Misses Julia Peacock and Minnie Lindsay, and Mrs. John H. Cheney spent several days with Capt. Peacock, at the Agricultural farm, Americus. The U.D.C. "Sarah E. Hornady" Chapter will have a call meeting March 30th at 3 o'clock p.m. at the home of Miss Julia Peacock, to attend to important business, we especially urge that our 33 members be present. The repairs on Bridges & Dixon's store have been completed, and the building presents a most credible place of business, and are now prepared better than ever before to serve their customers. Their store would do credit to any town in the state. LOST--A silver and pearl handle umbrella. The finder will please return to Miss Julia Peacock. DELEGATES NAMED Camp W.T. Black met at (the) Court House March 23rd and elected the following delegates to attend the Birmingham reunion: W.W. Dykes and E.T. Lightner, delegates. J.F. Woods and J.W. Dozier attendants. Atlanta reunion: R.L. Bivens and W.D. Murray, delegates and J.T. Stewart and A. Allen, attendants. HUDSON--MURPHEY The friends of Judge R.M. Murphey, will receive with interrest the account of his marriage to Mrs. Sarah Hudson, of Columbus, the ceremony being performed at the home of Mrs. J.D. McFail of that place Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, by Rev. Gayton Fisher. The wedding being attended only by relatives and near friends of the contracting parties, Mr. A.A. Arrington, of this place, acting as "Best Man." Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Murphey left for Ellaville, reaching here on the 10:30 train and going to the home of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Murphey where a sumptous dinner had been prepared and was awaiting them. They will be at home to their friends on Broad Street. IN MEMORY OF J.R. WALTERS On February 25th 1908, the death angel visited the home of Mrs. J.R. Walters and took from her , her loving husband and a father of one sweet girl. He was 25 years old. Dear ones, do not weep for he is at rest. It is so sad to give up those we love and may the Heavenly father guide and direct the weeping wife and relatives. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A vacant place is in our homes, That never can be filled. 'Tis hard to break the tender cord, When love has found the heart, 'Tis hard, so hard to speak the words, We must never part. We loved him yes we loved him. But angels loved him more. And they said to him Come to yonder shore. One who loved Him----- end # 13. The Schley County News Friday, April 3, 1908 No. 14 PASSING NEWS Mrs. C.G. Jones is spending a few days in Columbus, the guest of relatives. Mrs. J.R. Jordan spent Saturday and Sunday in Americus, the guest of her sister, Mrs. W.L. English. Mr. W.P. Hornady came over from Dawson Firday, spending the day here. Miss Leila Rowling, of Americus, is a pleasant visitor to Miss Minnie Lindsay this week. Messrs. Roney Jordan and Willis Hogg was in Buena Vista last Sunday. Col. C.R. McCrory spent Monday in Americus on business. Prof. Fred Walters, of Oakfield, spent a few days with relatives here this week. Judge and Mrs. J.C. Rainey went up to Waverly Hall on last Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Rainey's grandfather, Mr. McKee. Messrs. Robt. Strange and Walter Stewart made a business trip to Butler Saturday. PICNIC AT HILL'S MILL Quite a crowd of Schley County people enjoyed themselves at Hill's Mill on last Saturday. Everybody carried well filled baskets and with the pig Mr. Hill barbequed, the dinner was quite a feast. Hon. W.D. Murray, newly elected Senator, made a speech to the people after dinner and thanked everyone for their support in the past campaign. Everyone went home delighted with their day's outing. KILCREASE--BROOKS A marriage that came as a surprize to many was that of Mr. S.E. Brooks to Miss Amanda Kilcrease on last Sunday afternoon, the ceremony being performed by Judge L.A. Giles, of Murray, at his residence. JURY DRAWN FOR APRIL TERM OF SUPERIOR COURT Grand Jurors. James Kelley, R.M. Murphey, J.M. Pearson, J(ames) H. Dupriest, C.W. Snider, J.H. Stephens, E.S. Baldwin, Arthur Hill, H.L. Williams, A.A, Arrington, J.S. Womack, J.H. Dyess, L.H. Snider, J.A. Murray, J.F. Stewart, C.H. Brit, R.A. Darden, Sr., J.T. Myrick, J.B. Williamson, M.E. Collum, J.H. Montgomery, T.J. Poole, R.J. Perry, E.W. Strange, R.F. Williamson, R.S. McGarrah, B.F. Green, R.E. Hill. Traverse jurors. J.L.Devane, E.R. Jordan, C.D. Carter, J.W. Hearn, H.H. Threlkeld, S.J. Reese, R.C. Baugh, T.H. Walker, J.W. McCorkle, John Stewart, T.J. Livingston, W.L. McElhenney, C.B. Johnson, G.W. Fulford, Clay Fletcher, O.L. Peacock, Pearl Lawhorn, W.T. Tondee, W.A. McMath, E.T. Lightner, J.C. Strange, A.M. Larkins, Z.T. Wall, W.T. Stewart, A.M. Sanders, D.R. Murray, D.R. Wall, G.N. Jordan, J.M. Phillips, J.W. Allen, J.M. Souter, B.E. Brooks, H.S. Lindsay, Lester Lightner. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Georgia, Schley County. A.C. Murray, guardian of Miss Mabel 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 4th day of May next, why such application for discharge should not be granted. Witness my official signature this the 1st day of April 1908. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary. end # 14. The Schley County News Friday, April 10, 1908 No. 15 PASSING NEWS Mrs. E.L. Bridges and Miss Leila Stewart went down to Americus Tuesday between trains. Miss Benna Greene spent several days last week with relatives here, coming from the Agricultural College, Americus. Miss Alberta Dozier, coming from Atlanta, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. M.E. Dozier. Miss Nettylee Williams, of Buena Vista, spent the week here with her sister, Mrs. J.R. Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. S. Ruselle Bridges came down from Atlanta Saturday and spent a few days with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.V. Bridges. Mrs. S.C. Collins rewturned home from Columbus Tuesday, where she has been for the past month undergoing medical treatment. S.J. Reese, who for many years has served the people of the LaCrosse District as County Commissioner, met with the board here Tuesday. Judge W.H. Haygood, of Fitzgerald, was in Ellaville Wednesday on business. Mrs. J.L. Benson, of Buena Vista, was the guest of Mrs. T.J. Livingston, Sunday. Mrs. Freeman, of Waverly Hall, is with her daughter, Mrs. J.L. Duncan during the illness of her little son, Joseph. Dr. C.O. Rainey coming from the Atlanta Medical College, is at home for the summer. Mrs. J.F. Stewart has gone to Atlanta for medical treatment. Mr. H.A. Peacock who has been in Blakely for a week, returned home Wednesday. J.H. Bryant, of Murray, was intown, Tuesday, attending commissioner's court. S.T. Harper represent Lickskillet District, in Commissioner's Court, Tuesday. If ladies are to be allowed to wear those new hats of gigantic proprtions to church, the old custom of having the women seated on one side of the centre aisle should be revived. Some of the men can't take in the sermon properly unless they can see the preacher. The county commissioners met on last Tuesday, full board being present, composed of W.D. Murray, S.A. Royal, S.T. Harper, Reese, and J.H. Bryant. The usual auditing of accounts and looking after the county paupers were attended to, Schley's financial condition is most gratifying, the only indebtedness the county has is the $10,000 bond debt, and the money to pay this is in the treasury; $5000 is to be paid next year, the other $5000 to be paid ten years hence. When the old commissioners go out on January 1st, and especially W.D. Murray who has served for near 20 years, the people of the county can only look with great appreciation upon their service. MEMORIAL EXERCISES Prayer---Rev. C.A. Norton Recitation---"Old Sword on the Wall," Minnie Jones Confederates States---by 13 little girls Quartette---"Tenting on the Old Camp Ground"---Mesdames Bridges & Rainey, Messrs. Rainey & Collins Address---Col. E.A. Nisbit, of Americus Delivery of Crosses of Honor---by President Mrs. E.W. Strange, Chairman end # 15. The Schley County News Friday, April 17, 1908 No. 16 PASSING NEWS Miss Maude Williamson returned home Monday after a visit to Bronwood. Mr. and Mrs. James Fulford are here on a visit to Mrs. A.J. Eason, coming from Dawson. Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Hudson, of Americus, spent several days here this week with Mrs. Mary Myers. Miss Imogene Sears is on a visit to Miss Oliver at Buena Vista. Miss Evelyn Stokes spent last Saturday and Sunday in Americus. Miss Claude Livingston, of Smithville, will be the guest of Miss Dollie Allen next week. Miss Lucy Baldwin, of Cox College, will arrive Sunday to be present at the Lindsay-Baldwin marrriage. Little Lula Williamson happened to the accident of falling on last Saturday morning, which resulted in the breaking of her arm. Dr. Jordan was called and set same and she is now getting along nicely. The friends of Zack Childers will be glad to know that he was successful in his race for Solicitor of the city court of Americus, in the nomination last Wednesday. He ran over both of his opponents by 400 majority. The annual K.of P. convention for this district convenes here on next Thursday. Something like fifty visitors will come to our town, and the members of the local Lodge are making every preparation to entertain them royally, and otherwise make the covention a success. Mesdames R.E. Hill, H.J. Williams, C.B. Johnson, C.D. Carter, W.D. Sears, L.H. Peacock, Z.T. Mott, and daughter, Vera, and Misses Alice Arrington and Mag (Meg?) Caskey, attended the Sunday School convention at Shiloh Wednesday. CONFEDERATE VETERANS The "Crosses of Honor" for Charlie Blackshear, J.E. Crook, T.H. Devane, J.W. Snipes, and J.J. Wall will be presented to them by the President of the Sarah E. Hornady Chapter, Ellaville, Ga., at the close of the eleven o'clock service at the M.E. Church, God willing. Sunday morning, April 26th 1908, instead of the 27th as published in the program.---Mrs. C.H.Smith, President. DEATH OF BABY On last Saturday night the angel of death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Duncan and called from them their bright little baby boy, Joseph. It was indeed a sad hour for these parents, whose home had been made so bright and happy by the presence of the little one there, when they were faced with the realization that their most cherished treasure must go. end #16. The Schley County News Friday, April 24, 1908 No. 17 PASSING NEWS T. Tinsley Ragland, of Talbatton, was a visitor to our town this week. Miss Katie Will McNeal, of Buena Vista, is the guest of Miss Stokes for a few days. Miss Bell Berry came from Bronwood Thursday and is the guest of Mrs. T.V. Bridges. Mrs. M.E. Grandberry, of Texarkana, is on a visit to her niece, Mrs. J.C. Rainey. Miss Beryl Jones left for Columbus Sunday where she goes to study music. Mr. R.W. Woods, of Bronwood, spent a few days here this week. Miss Maggie Buckhannon, of Americus, was the guest of Mrs. C.B. Johnson this week. Mrs. R.S. Greene, of Albany, is with parents at Andrew Chapel. Dr. Henry Peacock, of Opelika, was here Monday to see his sister, Mrs. J.C. Rainey. Misses Lizzie and Callie Slappey returned home Thursday after several weeks stay in Shellman. Miss Smith, of Talbotton, is on a visit to Mrs. A.S. Baldwin. Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Woods returned home last Saturday from a visit to relatives at Eufala, Ala. Mr.and Mrs. C.R. Strange, of Doerun, attended the funeral of their grandmother here Thursday, and will be the guests of parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Strange, at Andrew Chapel, a few days. Misses Myrtle Sanborn and Leila Rowland, of Americus; Miss Dol Cawthen, of Milner, and Miss Dix, of Macon, were among the visiting young ladies who attended the Lindsay-Baldwin marriage. On last Thursday night at Murray, Mr. James Kelly's store was broken into and some $40.00 worth of goods consisting of shoes, pants, etc. were stolen therefrom, on Saturday following it was found that a negro by the name of John Patton Brown was the guilty party, he being arrested, admitted the burgulary and implicated several other negroes. However, it has since been found that he was the only party connected, as he had possession of all the goods and made many contradictory statements in reference to the crime. Brown is now confined in Ellaville jail. DEATH OF WM. HOLLOWAY In the death of Wm. M. Holloway which occured at his home near County Line church on last Saturday afternoon, the county loses one of it's oldest and most worthy citizens. He was 69 years of age, and was one of the few men left in our county who served four full years in the civil war. It has been the good fortune of the editor of this paper to know Mr. Holloway all our days and it affords us great pleasure to say of him that his long life was not only filled with charitable deeds, but was a thorough exemplification of all that was good and pure. He never did a man wrong intentionally; if he committed error, it was of the head rather than the heart. His tender and untiring devotion to his family was one of his most lovable traits of character. The funeral services where at County Line church Sunday afternoon, conducted by C.A. Norton in the presence of a large host of relatives and friends. MRS. STRANGE DEAD News reached Ellaville Thursday morning announcing the death of Mrs. Nancy Emaline Strange which occured at the home of her son, Mr. J.C. Strange, at Andrew Chapel, on Wednesday night. Mrs. Strange was perhaps the oldest lady in the county, being at the time of her death 83 years of age. Her long and useful life in this county is best known and most highly appreciated by those who have been the recipients of her many acts of love and kindness. She was the mother of a large and highly respected family of children, some of whom form a part of Schley's most honored citizenry, namely: Messrs. E.W., J.C., and T.R. Strange, and Mrs. M.J. Wall. The funeral and burial services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. C.A. Norton, at this place Thursday afternoon at 3:30. HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS To Test Heat To judge of the heat of an oven, try the oven every ten minutes with a piece of white paper. If too hot, the paper will blaze up or blacken; when the paper becomes dark brown--rather darker than ordinary meat pir crust--the oven is fit for small pastries. When light brown--the color of nice pastry--it is ready for tarts. When the paper turns dark yellow, you can bake bread, large meat pies or pound cake, while if it is just tinged, the oven is fit for sponge cake and for meringues.--New Haven Register. Ribbon Cake Four eggs, two cups sugar, one-half cup butter, three-fourths cup milk, one-half teaspoon soda, one teaspon cream tartar, three cups of flour; reserve a third of this mixture and bake the remainder in two small sheets of the same size; add to the reserved mixture a cup full of currents and raisins, two tablespoons of molasses, one teaspoon each of all kinds of spices (forerunner of allspice?); bake in same size tins as the other sheets; put the layers together with frosting or jelly, placing the fruit sheet between the others.--New Haven Register. The Schley County News May 1, 1908 No. 18 PASSING NEWS Miss Alice Arrington is on a visit to relatives at Plains. Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Collins made their parents at Bronwood a visit Sunday. Miss Maymie Freeman spent last Friday in Columbus. Mr. C.S. Moore, representing the Constitution, was here Wednesday. Willis Hogg had business in Buena Vista Thursday. D.A. Peacock spent several days here the past week. Jack Woods attended the Chautauqua at Albany Wednesday. Mesdames C.A. Norton and I.N. Hudosn attended the W.F.M. Convention held at Macon last week. Master Walker Louis Hudson entertained a number of his friends at a birthday party on last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Louella Lindsay left Thursday for a two months visit to friends and relatives at Macon, Milner and Atlanta. Mrs. W.H. Collins is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. R. F. Tison, at Buena Vista this week. Mrs. T.J. Livingston and Mrs. S.B. Fulford made a visit to relatives at Columbus last week. Mrs. E.W. Strange and Miss Mary Williamson did shopping in Americus Wednesday. Dr. and Mrs. C.P. Davis and Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Jones, of Americus, were the guests of Mrs. Lillie Dixon, Sunday. Col. C.R. McCrory, W.C. Stewart, E.B. Barrow and J.H. Sellars attended court at Buena Vista, Tuesday. Miss Dol Cawthen who has been the very attractive guest of Miss Lucille Lindsay for two weeks past, returned to her home at Milner, Tuesday. Mrs.(?) S.E. Hornady and daughter Miss Mary, of Dawson, were the very pleasant guests of friends and relatives here the past week. Mr. C.E. Baldwin and mother, Mrs. C.S. Baldwin, attended the marriage of Miss Rosa Shealy to Mr. Derrick which was solemnized at Oglethorpe on last Wednesday. Misses Julia Peacock and Maude Williamson and Mrs. John Cheney spent Tuesday night with Capt. Peacock at Americus. The friends of aunt Mary Myers will be glad to learn that she is fast recovering from a recent illness. Mrs. R.M. Murphey is visiting her sister, Mrs. J.D. Mc Fail, at Columbus. Mrs. L.W. Dixon came up from LaCrosse Tuesday morning and is with her daughter, Mrs. C.L. Battle, who is sick. The Schley County News Friday, May 8, 1908 No. 19 PASSING NEWS Rev. C.A. Norton spent the week in Bronwood. Miss Ida McKay, of Oglethorpe, is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. E.M. Duncan. Col. A.J. Walters made a professional trip to Columbus Wednesday. Mrs. P.F. Dixon is in Columbus at the Sannitarium where she is undergoing treatment. Mr. S.J. Jordan, of Shiloh, was in Ellaville Wednesday. Dr. C.G. Jones made a business trip to Oglethorpe Monday. The Misses Oliver, of Buena Vista, spent Saturday here the guests of Miss Imogene Sears. Mr. and Mrs. W.Z. Burt, of Buena Vista, spent Wednesday very pleasantly with Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Burt. Mr. W.A. Perry, of Andrew Chapel, while in attendance upon the City Court last Monday as a juror, was taken suddenly and violently sick, being effected with an acute pain in his side. He was carried to the hotel where he remained until Wednesday when he was taken to his home, his condition much improved. INFANT DEAD The home of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Collins was overshadowed with sadness on last Sunday night when angel of death entered and plucked from their presence and companionship their darling little girl baby, Mary. She was only about three months old, yet her short stay within the home had formed ties of affection that it seemed almost cruel that they should be broken so soon, thus leaving a mother's love withourt consolation save the assurance that the "Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away," and that the precious little soul of Mary is now abiding with the Lord. MISS WOODS ELECTED Those of Ellaville and surrounding community will be pleased to learn that the trustees of the Crisp Institute have elected Miss Luella Woods as a teacher of the primary department of the school for another year. For the past three years Miss Woods has held a responsible position in the Rochelle Public School where she has given universal satisfaction. CITY COURT The session of the City Court which convened Monday proved a very short one indeed, the court adjouring by 12 o'clock the same day. His action was taken on account of the busy season with the farmers. Aside from two or three civil cases in which the judgement was taken, the following criminal cases were disposed of. State vs. John Patton Brooks, Larceny from the House, plea of guilty, 12 months in the gang. State vs. Chas. Pickett, concealed weapons, verdict of guilty, $100.00 fine. end of #19 The Schley County News Friday, May 20, 1908 No. 20 PASSING NEWS H.A. Peacock came up from Americus, between trains, Saturday. Mr. Dozier Pou, of Columbus, was in the city this week, coming through in a touring car. J.E. Stewart, of Americus, has been in Ellaville the past few days, automobiling. Mr. Hudson Burt came down from Buena Vista Tuesday to visit a special friend. Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Murray and Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Royal left yesterday for a week's fishing trip to Mill Town. J.E. Stewart and Willis Hogg spent yesterday, sight seeing, in Buena Vista. Mrs. J.C. Rainey made a visit to her uncle at Upatior, last week. A.A. Arrington made a return trip to Americus Wednesday. Dr. H.S. Munro had business in Americus Tuesday. Wonder if an editor of county newspaper could ever own an automobile? Dr. J.R. Jordan is now on wheels, having recently set himself up to a handsome automobile. Mesdames S.C. Collins and R.W. Stevens came down (from) Putnam Tuesday, spending the day here. C.C. McCrory spent Sunday at Macon, the guest of his sister, Miss Annie Belle, who is attending Weslyan College. Speaking of automobiles, we don't want one--we've got better sense than to want something that is clear out of reach. Rev. C.D. Carter who has been a student at the Theological Baptist Seminary at Louisville, Ky., for the past three months, is again at home, reaching Ellville Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCook and Miss Carry Lou McCook were the very pleasant guests of Mrs. J.B. Williamson the past week, coming from Cussetta. Messrs. J.R. Jordan, Harry Dixon and Arthur Murray went up to Columbus Sunday afternoon, returning home Tuesday via the automobile route, making the trip in less than six hours. Messrs. Luther and Allen Murray, of Midway, was in town yesterday. The Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias will meet at Savannah on May the 18th. Mr. R.E.L. Eason (will) attend as representative of Ellaville Lodge No. 208. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Col. T.B. Rainey to Miss Inez Hirschburg, the ceremony to be performed at the Baptist church at Buena Vista on next Tuesday. TOO MANY DOGS Ellaville has too many worthless dogs prowling the streets. Hardly a day passes that we do not read an account of some little town being terriorized by the appearance of a useless cur run mad. In all probability our town will come next if some steps are not taken to erradicate the dog nuisance on the public streets. There are some who own valuable dogs, and of course such owners will gladly keep their dogs at home during the summer months. This might seem a little hard, but surely it is better than to destroy the happiness of your neighbor's home for life. After sundown, you can hardly navigate in Ellaville for coming (in) direct contact with a worthless prowling cur. Let our Council meet at once and pass an ordinance that will relieve the town of this pending danger. A good stiff dog tax and the free and unlimited use of the shotgun will do the work. Don't delay this matter gentlemen, until it is too late. BITTEN BY A MAD DOG Montezuma, Ga. May 11--Six prominent young people of Montezuma, who were bitten by a six weeks old puppy last Friday, left for Atlanta this morning for treatment. The head of the dog was sent to the Pasteur Institute for examination, resulting in the finding of traces of hydrophobia. Those bitten by the dog were Miss Mamie Lewis, Miss Lillie Sharpe, Miss Nan Wicker, Cliff Walters, Pomp Robinson and Lyn McKensie. end of #20 The Schley County News Friday, May 22, 1908 No. 21 PASSING NEWS Col. E. Wall, of Fitzgerald, spent Friday night here, the guest of his mother Mrs. M.J. Wall. Misses Callie and Lizzie Slappey spent Monday night in Americus. Mrs. Dr. Lightner and Miss Imogene Sears went down to Americus Friday. L.W. Dixon, of LaCrosse, was in town Thursday on business. Mrs. R.E.L. Eason and Miss __ossie Eason attended the commencement at the Agricultural College (at) Americus, this week. Dr. W.H. Austin comes highly reccommended from Buena Vista where he has been the past month. Let him fit you for glasses. At City Drug. Uncle M.B. Dunn returned home Tuesday after a three weeks visit to the Wire grass section. R.E.L. Eason and A.A. Arrington enjoyed all the pleasures of Savannah this week while in Attendance upon the Grand Lodge K. of P. H. Willis Hogg spent the week at Stewart's Mill with a fishing party from Buena Vista. Dr. B.L. Bridges spent a few days in Atlanta this week. Mrs. W.K. Dennis and little daughter Helen, and sister Miss Myers, of Shellman, made Mrs. A.(?) S. Baugh here a visit this week. Mars(?) Brit Barrow returned Tuesday from a big fishing visit to his brother in Houston County. Dr. H.S. Munro had business in Atlanta this week. Mrs. M(ary) E(lla) Patton and Miss Mary Lightner made a return trip to Americus last Friday. The Methodist Sunday School picniced at Andersonville today, some fifty or sixty children and their teachers left this morning by private conveyances. It is safe to say that all will spend a pleasant day. Uncle Hamp Mayo, one of Ellaville's oldest and most faithful antebellum darkies died last Monday after an illness of several months. His many white friends who had looked after him during his illness provided a decent burial thus showing their appreciation of the faithful servant that had gone. IN MEMORIUM Mrs. Nancy E. Strange saw the light of this old world on May 24th 1825. She was married to E.R. Strange, Nov. 12th 1840 and joined the Methodist church in 1863. On April 22nd 1908 as the world was putting on it's new spring suit and the trumpet of bird song was being poured out on the spring air, she heard the call of another trumpet which drowned all the melodies of this world. She saw the invisible wing sweep across her pillow, a pallor came over her face and her heart forgot to beat. She fell asleep as peacefully as a tired child worn with play falls down to take its evening nap. Mrs. Strange was a true wife, a faithful mother, and a good neighbor. Deceit and hypocracy, she detested. She was plain and open in all her dealings. She spoke what she thought. As to her religion, she never made any great pretentions but confessed Christ in her everyday life. She assured the writer about a year before her death that it was alright with her and was only waiting for the ! call of her father. As one looks out on this world and sees the changes as they come, the question arises, what is life? What is death? Today the bird sings in the tree top, they say this is life. Tomorrow, the bird is cold at the root of the tree, to sing its song no more, they say that is death. A babe is born into the world, opens its bright eyes and smiles into a mother's face, that, also, they say is life, but soon it leaves the cradle and wanders among the sweet fairyland of youth, and youth soon wakes into womanhood and the soul is afire. After a while, as the years go by, age plows its furrows and the sunshine of evening paints the locks and keeps the victim in. Soon the scene shifts again and we are called to stand around the coffin of our mother and grandmother. There are tear stained cheeks and merriment is hushed. They say that is death. Then we ask, poor bird, is their no brighter clime where thy sweet spirit shall sing forever in the tree of life? Poor worn child, is the! re no better world where the soul shall wake and smile in the face of God? Poor old tired woman who art worn with years! Is it all of life to live? Is it all of life to die? Is there not a heaven where thy tattering age shall find immortal youth, and where real life shall glorify thy face? A solemn murmur in the soul tells, of a world to be, as travelers hear the billows roll before they reach the sea. There must be a God somewhere. The astronomers tell us that as they look through the telescope, they see millions of suns flaming like angels and still beyond ten thousand fields of light crowns and shields and wreaths of stars, islands and suns floating on boundless seas, and then are there no worlds wheeling around those suns? Are there no eyes but ours to see these floods of light? No souls on those far away summer seas? Surely, there must be somewhere beyond the world, infinite power and eternal life. Therefore we believe that the Christ that spoke peace to the troubled seas, has whispered peace to our loved one and that her tired eyes have opened to the light of a blissful immortality.--Her Grandson. PICNIC 30 OF MAY The Schley county rural mail carriers, namely H.H. Threlkeld, M.D. Herring, E.H. Morrison and Z.K. Causey have arranged for a fish fry on Saturday, May the 30th, at the old camp ground, upper turnpike. We have been requested by the promoters of this occasion to extend a cordial invitation to ALL the readers of the News, to attend the picnic with well filled baskets. Don't forget the time--May 30th. AT THE METHODIST CHURCH Rev. I.P. Tison, of Millen, has been in Ellaville this week on a vist to relatives. Mr. Tison was born and reared here, leaving the county fifteen years ago to take up the duties of Minister as a member of the South Georgia Conference. Since entering upon his ministerial career, his many friends in Schley have watched with interest his steady growth from a young inexperienced lad into one of the strongest preachers in the conference. While here he preached to a large congregation Wednesday night. He will preach the Commencement sercive at the Agricultural College, Americus, next Sunday. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Georgia Schley County To all whom it may concern: T.B. Gilmore, having in proper form applied to me for permanent letters of Administration on the estate of Mrs. Mary Gilmore, late of said county, this is to cite all and singular, the creditors and next of kin of Mrs. Mary Gilmore to be and appear at my office within the time allowed by law, and show cause if any they can why permanent letters should not be granted to T.B. Gilmore on Mrs. Mary Gilmore's estate. This 4th day of May, 1908. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary, S.C. End # 21. The Schley County News Friday, May 29, 1908 No. 22 PASSING NEWS Mrs. Smith and sister, Zollie Kleckley, of Barnesville, are on a visit to Mrs. J.T. Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. Olin Dixon, of Americus, came up Tuesday, spending the day with their mother, Mrs. Freeman Dixon. Hon. Charlie Hill, Solicitor General, of Atlanta, was in Ellaville Tuesday on a visit to relatives. Miss Maude Williamson left Saturday for a several weeks visit to Mrs. Augustus Lewis in Broxton. Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Oliver, of Columbus, are on a visit to Dr. and Mrs. G.C. Jones. Misses Imogene Sears and Vera Mott are attending Commencement at Buena Vista this week. Mr. Lester Stewart and little daughter, of Bronwood, spent a few days here this week with parents. Mrs. H.J. Williams and Mrs. J.R. Jordan spent yesterday with Mrs. S.J. Jordan at Shiloh. Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Duncan spent several days in Oglethorpe this week. Mrs. J.L. Duncan and sister, Miss Freeman left yesterday for a visit to parents at Waverly Hall. The editor of the News has just received a letter from his brother, Bill Cheney, now of Cedartown, announcing his marriage of last week to Miss Miller of Tennessee. This information will prove a pleasant surprize to Bill's friends in Ellaville. Miss Martha Baldwin who has taught a very successful school at Doyle the past term, is at home again on vacation. Hon. T.G. Hudson, of Americus, spent Tuesday here the guest of his mother, Mrs. A.M. Hudson. J.F. Woods went to Buena Vista Tuesday. W.W. Lumpkin made a business trip to Atlanta this week. SCHOOL BOY WON HONORS Mr. Murray Cook who is a student at the 3rd District Agricultural College from this county, won second prize in a contest offered by the Carolina Chemical Co. Three cash prizes were offered to the pupils of the 3rd District Agricultural College for the three best essays on "Fertilizers and their uses," each contestant being limited (to) one thousand words. Let us encourage the boys in their work so that this new institution may prove a grand success to the South. The Schley County News Friday, June 5, 1908 No. 23 PASSING NEWS Grady Royal returned home from Buena Vista Monday. Rev. J.M. Murray went up to Atlanta last week to have his eyes tested. Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Edwards, of New Smyrna, Fla., are visiting relatives here this week. Mr. J.B. Murray, of Tifton, was with parents, Rev. and Mrs. J.M. Murray Monday. Dr. S.R. Patton, of Hartwell, spent last week here the guest of Mrs. M(ary) E(lla) Patton. Col. W.W. Dykes, of Americus, aspirant for the office of Solicitor General, was in the city Monday. Mrs. Cleve Burts is on a visit to Mrs. Tom Hudson, of Americus. Mrs. Moultrie, of Columbus, is on a visit to Maj. and Mrs. E.S. Baldwin. Mrs. Susie Johnson, of Dawson, is the very pleasant guest of Miss Luella Woods. Miss Luella Woods, of Rochell, returned home Saturday accompanied by Miss Ova McAfee, of Americus. Miss Annie Bell McCrory, who has been a student at Weslyan Female College the past term returned home Saturday. Miss Maryle Jones, who has been the guest of Miss Ada Myers, of Americus, the past week, returned home Monday. Announcements came out last Sunday of the marriage of Mr. E.R. Jordan to marry Miss Lu(?) Drane, of Buena Vista, to take place June 30th. Mr. E.T. Woods, of Dawson, spent a few days with home folks this week. Mr. Ed Woods came up from Dawson last Thursday and spent the night with his father, J.F. Woods. Ed is now conducting a nice fancy grocery business in Dawson, and reported to us that he was meeting with every success to be wished for in his business. OBITUARY Death has again visited our church and claimed for its victim our beloved friend and sister Mrs. Sarah Driver. Sarah Driver had passed the four score mark being 83 years, 2 months, and 25 days old when on the 20th of Feb. this year she was called to her last reward. She had been a resident of Schley County for quite 60 years. Mrs. Driver was Miss Sarah Gibson and was born in Lawrence County, Georgia, Nov. 25th 1824 and was married to Daniel Driver Feb 11th 1845 and soon after came to Sumter County where they resided for one year coming from there to this county where she has resided since. Her husband preceeded her many years ago thus leaving her with the burden of mother and father to carry which she did with credit. She raised a family of 3 boys and 5 girls who still survive her. For many years Mrs. Driver was a consistent member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and until her age would not admit her, she delighted to attend it's services. Sister Driver, surrounded by anxious loved ones in her last days would often say she wanted to go home and on the 20th of Feb., triumphant in a living hope, the chariot of him who gave her to her loved ones for a mother and a companion and to the world and us but to bless, came to bear her tired waiting spirit home to rest from it's struggles in the flesh and to enjoy the sweets of a better life and world of his own provision for those who love him. (Unreadable).......................................love and grace they all shall be gathered to her to spend a happy eternity together. Therefore, be it resolved by Ebenezer Baptist Church: 1. That in the death of our beloved sister, the church sustains a loss of one of it's noblest spirits, but our loss is her gain. 2. That we extend to her beloved family our deepest sympathy and pray God's riches and blessings abide with them. 3. That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the family and one the Schley County News for publication, also that they be spread upon the church record. R.M. Rainey, J.S. Womack, Com. PRES. JEFFERSON DAVIS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED IN ELLAVILLE A goodly number of Schley County people partook of a sumptuous dinner prepared for veterans and friends Wednesday, June 3rd at the Charles Crisp Institute, instead of the beautiful grounds at the Court House as announced in last week's paper. The genial Col. C.R. McCrory was "Master of Ceremonies," and was equal to all emergencies. Rev. C.D. Carter opened the services of the afternoon with prayer which evoked from every Christian heart a sincere Amen. After which commemorative services were well rendered by home talent. C. Chester McCrory prepared "A Sketch of the President's Life, Especially his Younger Days." Hon. W.D. Murray--"The President as Soldier and Patriot." Mrs. Cliff Rainey read of his life "As a Christian Gentleman," written by Miss Hornady, in place of the anticipated piece by her brother Will. "Widow of President Davis" by Mr. H.J. Williams. Appropriate music was interspersed between sketches by Misses Peacock, McCrory, Stewart and Eason on piano and Miss Bobbie Royal and Lon Walters on violin. Mesdames Bridges and Rainey with Miss Peacock on piano beautifully sung "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground." "The last survivors of the soldiers who captured Pres. Jeff Davis" was read by request, by Col. McCrory, as containing a denial that he was dressed in disguise when captured. The "Crosses of Honor" were bestowed upon Messrs. Blackman and Myers, the only veterans present entitled to them. At this point a surprize was sprung introducing a resolution to take a subscription for headstones for veteran soldier's graves in this county, and $46.00 was subscribed. Program was concluded by going to the cemetery and placing Confederate flags, presented by Miss Leila Hornady DeWolf, over the graves of our soldiers.---Mrs. C.H. Smith. end # 23. The Schley County News Friday, June 12, 1908 No. 24 PASSING NEWS Miss Mary Williamson after an illness of two weeks is out again. Mr. Hudson Burt, of Buena Vista, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Burt this week. Mrs. J.R. Jordan and little son, J.R. Jr., is spending the week with parents at Buena Vista. Masters Harry and Louis Collins are on a visit to their grand parents at Bronwood. Miss Imogene Sears and Vera Mott made a return trip to Americus yesterday. Miss Maude Williamson returned home Wednesday after a two weeks visit in South Georgia. Mr. Dave Kleckley, of Barnesville, spent the later part of the week here with Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Stewart. Col. and Mrs. J.A. Hixon and daughter, Marybelle, of Americus, are spending the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. T.V. Bridges. Solicitor J.R. Williams and wife came up from Americus this morning and is spending the day with Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Stewart. Mr. Zack Womack, an old Schley County boy who 21 years ago moved to Texas, is here this week on a visit to relatives. Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Barrow returned home last week from a week's visit to relatives in Reynolds and points in Houston County. A party consisting of Misses Leila Stewart, Mary Lightner and Martha Baldwin, Messrs. S.C. Collins and J.E. Stewart went to Americus Monday via the auto route. Mr. S.M. Callier, of Thomaston, spent a couple days here this week with his sister, Mrs. E.W. Strange. Messrs. Hardy Phillips and Bill Robinson, of Lowe, were in Ellaville yesterday on business. Mr. J.W. Dickerson and Mrs. Bell Holloway, of County Line, were in Ellaville Tuesday, shopping. While here Mr. Dickerson called around and had his name placed on our list of subscribers. Dr. Luke Davis, of Atlanta, is on a visit to Dr. and Mrs. C.H. Smith, and will fill the Methodist pulpit here Sunday at 11 o'clock. Rev. R.F. Williamson leaves today for Shellman, where he goes to assist Rev. W.K. Dennis in a protracted meeting. Mrs. R.F. Tison is now with her daughter, Mrs. W.H. Collins, and will make her future home here. The trustees of the Crisp Institute have elected Miss Lois Goggins, of Newberry, S.C., as music teacher for another year. She comes highly reccommended as a teacher of ability and experience and it is safe to say that this department of the school will flourish under her management just as it has for the past two years in the charge of Mrs. J.S. Lightner. FROM THE CRISP INSTITUTE Below we publish the names of pupils of the several grades who stood a satisfactory examination at the close of school at Crisp Institute and were given cards passing to higher grade. Little Miss Ida Munro, of the sixth grade, won the Gold Medal offered by A.A. Arrington, she made the highest mark during the entire term. First Grade: Wilson Owens, Mervin Johnson (future wife of Morris Crawford Hill) and Heyward Bridges. Second Grade: Fannie Holloway, Velma Williams, Charlie Lumpkin, Leila May Owens and Henry Arrington. Third Grade: Annie V. Jones, Mary Dixon, Carl Mott, Harrell McCrory and Edwin Stewart. Fourth Grade: Esther Threlkeld, Ruth Sears, Henry Munro, and Louis Collins. Fifth Grade: Hattie Arrington, Leila Williams, John Lindsay, Henry Murry, Harry Collins, Newton Hudson and Jennie Dixon. Sixth Grade: Roy Carter, Ida Munro, Dorothy Cheney(future wife of Otis Clyde Hill), Delia Mott, Newell Jones. Seventh Grade: Clark Williamson and Earl Collins. Eight Grade: Willie Lumpkin. Ninth Grade: Minnie Royal, Minnie Jones and Edward McCrory. VETERANS AT BIRMINGHAM The 19th Annual Confederate Reunion was held at Birmingham this week, and reports from that place claim the attendance was one of the largest in the history of the organization. Quite a spirited contest was that of election of Commander-in- Chief, in which Gen. C.A. Evans, of Georgia, and Gen. Cabell, of Louisiana, were palced in the running, Gen Evans being elected by a majority of 178 votes. Memphis and Atlanta made the fight for the next meeting place, Memphis winning out. Those from this county who attended the reunion were: W.W. Dykes (Co. C, 2nd Ga Reserves), J.H. Holloway (Co. B, 6th Ga.), R.E. Hill, E.T. Lightner (1st Battn. Ga. Reserve Cav.), W.D. Murray (Wooten's Co., 15th Bttn Ga. Cav.,State Guards), Brad Teel (Co. A, 12th Ga.), J.F. Woods (Co. G, 5th Ga.) and A. Allen (Co. G, 5th Ga.). (Note: I don't know if R.E. Hill attended this reunion or not. I do know that he was not a CSA veteran as he was not born until 1874. The only Schley County Hill CSA veteran living at this time would have been P.Z. Hill, Co. B, 64th Ga. Perhaps that is who was meant. It should be noted that all material appearing in parenthesis are my editorial comments and did not actually appear in the newspaper itself.) end # 24. The Schley County News June 19, 1908 No. 25 PASSING NEWS Mr. J.B. Stewart of Macon was in town last week. Miss Martha Baldwin left yesterday for Buena Vista to visit friends. Misses Hornady, Oliver and McCrary, of Buena Vista, came down Tuesday to see the ball game. Mr. Tucker Rainey returned home yesterday after a business trip to South Georgia. Com. Bridges is holding a teacher's examination at the Crisp Institute today. Mr. J.W. McCorkle was among the number of Schley farmers who sold cotton here this week. J.J. Wall, J.H. Bryant and J.L.B. Usry, from Murray, had business here yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Carlton, of Florida, is spending a while with Maj. and Mrs. E.S. Baldwin. Mrs. George Dexter, of Madison, attended the funeral of her sister, Mrs. J.E. Stewart, here last week. Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Gaines came over from Oglethorpe last week and spent a few days with her parents, Maj. and Mrs. Baldwin. Mrs. E.L. McGowan and Mrs. R.E. McCorkle, of Savannah, arrived Wednesday and are guests at Peacock House. Messrs. T.H. Walker, J.C. Strange, Tom Tooke and R.J. Perry, of Andrew Chapel, were discussing crop conditions with our town loafers here Wednesday. Dr. H.S. Munro and family, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Walters, Miss Dollie Allen and Dorothy Cheney spent several days this week camping at Usry's Mill. DELEGATES NAMED According to call of Chairman R.E.L. Eason, the Democratic County Executive Committee met at the court house Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock for the purpose of selecting delegates to the State Convention to be held at Atlanta, Ga., June 23rd. The following delegates were elected: T.F. Rainey and E.L. Bridges, Alternates: J.S. Womack and J.B. Williamson. The following honorary members were selected and requested to attend if convenient: H.H. Threlkeld, R.F. Williamson, W.W. Lumpkin, T.H. Devane, G.T. Walker, James Kelly, Prof. Rickenbaker, C.L. Battle, Jr., A.A. Arrington, J.L. Duncan, E.T. Lightner, L.S. Dozier and C.M. Rainey.---R.E.L. Eason, Chairman. BUENA VISTA vs. ELLAVILLE On Tuesday last, the Buena Vista 2nd nine baseball team came down on the noon train and in the afternoon crossed bats with the local 2nd nine. The game at first promised to be interesting but had gone but little distance before it was clearly seen that the home boys were "too many" for the visitors. Haynes Collins, who did the flinging for the locals held the Buena Vista aggregation at his mercy, letting them down with only one hit in the nine innings played, and had it not been for errors on the part of the infielders, the visitors would have failed to score. The score as recorded in the grandstand stood 19 to 3, in favor of Ellaville. An interesting meeting of the K. of P. was held on last Tuesday night. Rev. J.N. Hudson was given a round trip ticket via the goat route (?). All members are urged to be present on the 1st Tuesday night in July, as the following newly elected officers are to be installed: S. Williamson, C.C. A.M. Park, V.C. R.J. Perry, Prelate C.L. Battle, M.A. Z.K. Causey, M.W. Walter Sellars, I.G. E.H. Morrison, O.G. HOUSEHOLD HINTS A pan of borax and sugar, kept under the sink will discourage roaches. A little salt added to the water when scrubbing willow furniture will give it a fresh appearance. Silk handkerchiefs and ribbons should be washed in salt and water and iron wet to get the best results. To sucessfully bake a pie crust without its filling, line it with parafine paper and fill with uncooked rice. Enameled ware that has become burned or discolored may be cleaned by rubbing with coarse salt and vinegar. Plenty of hot water and washing soda put down the sink pipes will keep them clear and lessen the plumber's bill. A piece of lime or charcoal in the new refrigerator will prevent the "new" odor and taste from clinging to eatables. A teaspoon of lemon juice to a quart of water will make rice very white and keep the grains separate when boiled. A tablespoon of borax is an agreeable addition to the dishwater, and helps to keep the hands soft instead of irritating them as soda does. To darken tan shoes, clean them with ammonia and milk. If you wish to accomplish the results quickly, apply three times a day, letting the shoes dry well between each application. end # 25. The Schley County News Friday, June 26, 1908 No. 26 PASSING NEWS Mrs. Augustus Lewis, of Broxton, is with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Williams. Mrs. Sam Baldwin, of Atlanta, is on a visit to her mother Mrs. H.S. Lindsay. Miss Fay Williams, of Americus, is the guest of relatives here this week. Mrs. G.W. Payne, of Oglethorpe, is visiting parents, Dr. and Mrs. C.G. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Jones, of Columbus, are the guests of Dr. and Mrs. C.G. Jones. Mrs. R.F. McCorkle and Mrs. J.H. Cheney went down to Americus Wednesday. Mrs. Cleve Burt is on a visit to Mrs. W.Z. Burt at Buena Vista going up Thursday morning. Mrs. Amanda Hudson returned home Thursday from a visit to her son, Hon. T.G. Hudson, at Americus. Little Miss Dorothy Cheney left for Atlanta, Tuesday, to visit relatives there for some time. Misses Ruth Arrington and Susiebelle Payne, of Americus, and Mrs. H.T. Arrington, of Florida, are on a visit to Mrs. L.H. Peacock, this week. Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Edwards left Wednesday for Louisville, Ky., after spending several weeks here with parents, Dr. and Mrs. C.H. Smith. Miss Lucille Lindsay after a delightful visit to Atlanta, returned home Friday. Miss Essie Wilson, of Butler, was the very pleasant guest of relatives here the past week. Mrs. Lee Gardner (Nancy Amanda Hill), of Oglethorpe, is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. A.J. Hill (Carrie Hill). Mr. J.T. Royal spent a few days last week in South Georgia prospecting. Capt. C.L. Peacock came up from Americus for a few hours last Tuesday. Mrs. C.H. Greene, of Andrew Chapel, was here Wednesday, shopping. Dr. and Mrs. Fickland (Fickling), of Butler, spent a couple of days here the past week, the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Elbert Hill (Nancy Catherine Murray Hill). To the delight of her many admirers, Miss Lucy Baldwin is again on vacation from Cox College. Rev. A.B. Wall and wife, coming from Homerville, are the guests of their mother, Mrs. M.J. Wall. Mrs. E.L. Bridges and grandmother, Mrs. W.W. Tidwell, are on a visit to relatives at Columbus. Mrs. Minnie Cheney and daughter Miss Minnie, of Montezuma, spent a few days in Ellaville this week with relatives and friends. Rumor has it that an Ellaville gentleman has been greatly suffering with a severe spell of swiming in the head since attending a certain wedding at Buena Vista this week. Mr. H. Willis Hogg made a very un------pleasant visit to Buena Vista this week. Ellaville has organized a good ball team, and so soon as the boys get in trim, we may look out for some jam- up ball during the remainder of the season. Many of our farmers have shipped canteloupes during the past few days. On account of the long dry spell, it is claimed, there will be a short crop in this county. Mr. Ed Childers is now with the Ellaville Phone Exchange. Mr. Lester Dykes has accepted a position with the City Drug Store. Hon. T.F. Rainey and J.S. Womack attended the nomination of Joseph M. Brown at Atlanta this week, as delegates from Schley. The crop of June brides in this section seems to be exceptionally large. Could better evidence than this be produced to show that the panic has passed? The marriage of Miss Evilyn Stocks to Mr. Evans, of La Grange, occuring at Buena Vista on last Wednesday morning was attended by several from Ellaville. Hon. Walter Stewart and Hon. M.E. Collum left for Atlanta Tuesday, where they get to look after the interest of Taylor and Schley counties during the present session of the legislature which convened Wednesday. LOST I lost a small red pocket memoranda book between Hopewell Church, or W.W. Lumpkin's residence and my home, Sunday, June 21st. Finder will please return same and get a liberal reward.---R.E.L. Eason. CARD OF THANKS The many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy and love manifested towards my dear wife in her recent illness and death by the good people of Ellaville shall ever be remembered by me, and I wish to here extend my sincere thanks to all for every kindness shown.---J.E. Stewart. PROF. DRANE ELECTED Prof. Robert Drane, of Buena Vista, will be at the head of the Crisp Institute beginning with the next term which starts the first of September. Prof. Drane is well known to many of us as being a young man of sterling worth, besides, he comes to us with the unqualified endorsement of the people he has served for the past eight years as teacher. With Prof. Drane as Principal and Miss Louella Woods as Assistant, the school in Ellaville should flourish as never before during the scholastic year. Let every man, woman and child (of) this community wotk to accomplish such a result. BOY ACCIDENTALLY KILLED The 12 year old son of Eugene Pilcher, a prominent farmer near Andrew Chapel, was almost instantly killed Friday afternoon by the accidental discharge of a shotgun with which he was playing. Dr. Jordan was called but death resulted before he reached the home. MURRAY NOMINATED The thirteenth senatorial district convention assembled in Americus at noon Friday and formally nominated W.D. Murray, of this county, as (the) next senator in the general assembly. Those attending the convention from here were: Messrs. C.R. McCrory, A.C. Murray, S.T. Harper, and S.C. Collins. end # 26. The Schley County News Friday, July 3, 1908 No. 27 PASSING NEWS D.A. Peacock and H.W. Hogg are spending a few days at Indian Springs. Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Murphey attended the funeral of Dr. Edwards at Tazewell Monday. Miss Mary Williamson and little Miss Mary Strange are spending the week with Mrs. T.R. Strange. Some of our local shippers have had some very unsatisfactory returns on cantaloupes, in many instances they only sold for enough to pay the freight. Mrs. J.V. Pilcher was in town Wednesday afternoon and stated the crop condition was good in his neck of the county. Mr. J.A. Chapman was down town Monday morning a few hours comparing fish yarns with the boys. Mrs. R.F. McCorkle left for her home at Savannah Tuesday after a pleasant stay at the Peacock House. Dr. and Mrs. R.T. Bivens and daughter left Wednesday for a week's visit to relatives at Bronwood and Coleman. Mr. C.M. Rainey will begin on a handsome residence on lower Oglethorpe street in the near future. Dr. Bridges, Willis Hogg and Mr. S.R. Bridges and wife spent a few hours very pleasantly in Buena Vista Wednesday morning, going over in an auto. Mr. J.C. King returned home Thursday from Columbus where she had been for the past week with her sick baby under treatment of Dr. Desport. Mrs. B.L. Boylston of Blackwell, S.C. and Miss Woodward of Augusta, arrived this morning and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T.V. Bridges. Miss Ruth Carr, of Buena Vista, is on a visit to Miss Lucy Baldwin. Mr. Dennie Lockhart, of Americus, was in Ellaville on business Monday. Mr. G.N. Jordan of the Dozier's Mill district was here Wednesday. He says that crops are fine in that neighhborhood. Mr. and Mrs. S. Rouselle Bridges, of Atlanta, are with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.V. Bridges for several days visit. Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Stewart left Monday for Indian Springs, where they will spend a couple of weeks. Little Miss Jennie Dixon is visiting her uncle, Dr. C.P. Davis, at Americus. Mr. Dennis Scott, of Columbus, spent a few days here the past week, the guest of Haynes Collins. Prof. and Mrs. Horace Stewart, of Wallace, N.C. arrived here last Friday, and will spend several weeks with relatives in this section. Mrs. H.B. Mauk, of Buena Vista, and Miss Harvey, of Columbus, were the guests of Mrs. C.B. Johnson Monday and Tuesday of this week. The younger set was delightfully entertained on last Tuesday evening by Miss Kittie Walker at the home of her grandmother on Oglethorpe Street. Dr. J.S. Lightner, C.L. Battle, S.J. and Cullen Jordan and Dr. J.R. Jordan attended the Drane-Jordan wedding at Buena Vista Tuesday. Messrs. J.H. and Walter Sellars and J.W. McCorkle were among the number going to Tybee. Miss Shealy, of Oglethorpe, is spending the week with her grandparents, Maj. and Mrs. E.S. Baldwin. Revs. C.A. Norton and R.F. Williamson are attending the District Conference at Edison this week. Miss Emma Dozier came from Augusta Tuesday and is spending a while with her mother Mrs. M.E. Dozier. A party of pleasure seekers composed of W.W. Luimpkin and wife, A.M. Park and wife, R.E.L. Eason and wife, C.L. Battle and C.R. McCrory left Wednesday for Tybee, were they will spend several days on the seashore. NEW BUILDING The old wooden store house for many years owned by C.L. Peacock, is now being torn away and so soon as the lot is cleared, Mr. J.B. Williamson, the present owner, will begin work on the erection of a nice two story brick building. This will add greatly to the appearance of that business section of our town, and will prove a most valuable stand for some good hustling merchant who would like to cast his lot in Ellaville. DEATH OF DR. EDWARDS The remains of Dr. Edwards, a prominent physician of Tazewell and for many years a leading citizen of Marion County, came thru Ellaville on last Sunday's train enroute from New York City to his home. Dr. Edwards had for the past five years suffered of a throat effection, and some few weeks ago went to New York to undergo a surgical operation, from the effects of same his death resulted. DRANE-JORDAN The Drane-Jordan marriage at Buena Vista on last Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in the Methodist church of that place proved one of the prettiest church weddings witnessed by the people of Buena Vista in many years. Miss Drane, now Mrs. Jordan, is the eldest daughter of Dr. Drane, of Buena Vista, and is a young lady of rare accomplishments, possessing a disposition which makes for her friends of all with whom she meets. Mr. Jordan, is one of Ellaville's most prominent business men and is held in high esteem by every citizen of our town. After the marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan left for a week's stay at Indian Springs, after which time they will be at home to their friends at the Peacock House. GONE FOREVER Several years ago a farmer in this county put his initials on a dollar bill. The next day he came to town and spent it with a merchant. Before the year was out he got the dollar back. Four times in six years the dollar came back to him for produce off his farm, and three times he heard of it being in the hands of his neighbors. The last time he got it back, he sent it to a mail order house--he has never seen the dollar since nor never will. That dollar will never pay anymore tax for him, won't help to build or brighten any of the homes of his community--IT'S GONE FOREVER. end # 27. The Schley County News Friday, July 10, 1908 No. 28 PASSING NEWS Mr. J.M. Ellis of Midway, was in town Tuesday. Miss Julia Peacock left today for Atlanta, where she will spend several weeks. Mr. W.H. McKenzie, of Montezuma, was here Monday looking after cotton seed interest for the coming fall. Mr. John Stewart, of Andrew Chapel, made us a call last Saturday, and handed us a "Summer" dollar. Mrs. J.L. Lindsay will leave Sunday for a visit to parents at Barnesville. Mr. Randolph Woods came up Sunday from Dawson to make home folks a visit. Mr. Aires English, of Englishville, spent Monday night with his sister, Mrs. S.A. Royal. Messrs. Henry and Keneth Stewart, of Pouland (Poulan- Worth Co.), made relatives a visit here (this?) week. Mr. Augustus Lewis, of Broxton, spent a few days here with his wife this week as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Williams. Mrs. W.L. English, of Americus, was the guest of Mrs. J.R. Jordan Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Garfield, of Macon, were the very pleasant guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Stewart, this week. Mr. Wm. Lightner and wife, of South Georgia, are on a visit in Schley. Mr. Tom Chapman, of Worth County, is spending a few days in this county with relatives. Mrs. J.A. Hixon came up from Americus last Friday, spending the day with Mr. and Mrs. T.V. Bridges. Prof. W.E. Nichols, of Boston, arrived Monday and will spend several days here looking after business interests. Mrs. R.T. Strange returned home last Friday from a visit to Mrs. S.E. Hornady at Dawson. Mr. I.M. Livingston droped (dropped) in last week and renewed his subscription to the News. Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Myers, of Americus, were the guests of parents here this week. Mr. J.J. Holloway, of County Line, was in town on business Friday, Mr. Holloway reports the crop prospect fine in his section. Keep a look-out for mad-dogs, July and August are the worst months in the year for this great dread. Mr. W.A. Perry, of Andrew Chapel, who has been confined to his bed for several weeks, is now very much improved, and spent a few days this week at the home of Dr. Jordan. One of the largest rattlesnakes seen in this section was killed by Will Ferris, colored, on last Monday morning just within the city limits. The rattler had 15 rattles beside the usual button. Rev. J.N. Hudson was forced to return home from a preaching engagement in South Georgia Monday morning on account of illness. He has been quite sick all the week. No one could get drunk in Ellaville on the 4th--They didn't have the booze. A two day meeting was held at Old Phillippi Church on last Saturday and Sunday. Judge Harper, of Wall's Crossing, met with the Board of Commissioners here Tuesday. Miss Martha Baldwin has returned to Doyle where she will teach a two months Summer school. Mr. Aldine Pickard, of Buena Vista, was here for a few hours Wednesday. Mrs. M.E. Patton, of Concord, was in town Thursday. Mr. S.L. Murray, of Atlanta, arrived Thursday and is with parents Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Murray. Mr. Chas. R. Tondee is on a visit to relatives in Worth County this week. Mr. J(ames) H. Bryant attended the meeting of the County Commissioners Tuesday. S.J. Reese, of Bumphead, was in town Tuesday. Miss Curry, of Broxton, arrived Wednesday morning and is the guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Williams. Mrs. S.B. Baldwin and Miss Lucille Lindsay spent Wednesday with Miss Susie Strange at Andrew Chapel. Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Jordan returned to Ellaville Wednesday after a pleasant stay at Indian Springs. Mr. Jack Woods made a visit to relatives in South Alabama last week. Judge Taylor has been quite busy the past week. July being the month for all annual returns to be made to his office. Mrs. McNeal and Miss Myrtle Sanborn, of Americus, and Miss Claude Livingston, of Smithville, spent the afternoon with Miss Dollie Allen, Wednesday. The boys of the local ball team have purchased uniforms for the team, and (when) they rig up in their new paraphernalia they look as though they might give the average team a whole lot of trouble on an opposing diamond. A little hard practice however is badly needed, and every member should come together and get down to business in this particular. end # 28. Issue No. 29 from July 17, 1908 is missing from the film. The Schley County News Friday, July 24, 1908 No. 30 PASSING NEWS Mrs. C.A. Norton left today for Atlanta to spend some time. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Burt, of Buena Vista, spent Tuesday night here, the guests of Mr. and Mrs.Cleve Burt. Mrs. J.J. Murray and Miss Angie Singletary, of Tifton, was the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Murray this week. Col. F.A. Hooper, of Americus, is spending a couple of days in Ellaville on business. Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Stewart and little son, of Macon, are on a visit to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Stewart. Mr. Tom Snipes, of Worth County, is on a visit to parents in Schley. Miss Ada(?) Myers, of Americus, is the guest of relatives here this week. Miss Mary Williamson left Wednesday for Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Rogers, and mother, of Doyle, spent Wednesday here the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Murray. Mrs. R.F. Greene, of Albany came Tuesday, and will spend some time with parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Strange, at Andrew Chapel. Mr. Charlie Baldwin, of Atlanta, is on a visit to his sister, Mrs. H.J. Williams. Mrs. E.R. Jordan left today for a few days visit with relatives at Buena Vista. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers Williams, of Doyle, Miss Scott, of Athens, and Miss Nettyle Williams, of Buena Vista, spent Thursday with Dr. and Mrs. J.R. Jordan. Miss Nettie Walker, of Andrew Chapel, is on a visit to Miss Kittie Walker. Mr. A.A. Arrington will leave Monday for New York and Baltimore where he will purchase an elegant line of fall and winter merchandise. A SAD DEATH Miss Francis Hutto, of Alabama, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. W.T. Murphey, of the is county, after a brief illness with Typhoid fever on last Thursday, July 17th. Miss Hutto had only a few weeks before her death come from Alabama to make her sister a visit here, and it was very sad indeed that her untimely death should have followed so unexpectedly. The burial took place at the Ellaville cemetery the following Friday afternoon. THRELKELD--TONDEE A July wedding that came as somewhat of a surprise to all was that of Miss Ophelia Threlkeld to Mr. Will Tondee, the ceremony being performed at the home of Rev. O.L. Peacock's on last Sunday afternoon. While there was no parental objection, these young people kept their secret all to themselves and in obeyance to their own wishes, in a quiet way drove over to Mr. Peacock's home and was married. Miss Threlkeld, now Mrs. Tondee, is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Threlkeld, of our town, and there was never a more worthy young lady reared in our community, she claiming many friends who are ready to testify of her beautiful character. Mr. Tondee is the third son of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Tondee, and besides being a young man of excellent character and business ability, he comes of one of the oldest and most highly respected families that ever lived in Schley. The News extends best wishes. NOTICE Meeting of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company is to be held in Ellaville, July 30th. P.E. Taylor, Sec. and Treas. end # 30 The Schley County News Friday, July 31, 1908 No. 31 PASSING NEWS Mr. Henry Dyess spent Wednesday with his mother, Mrs. C.L. Battle, Wednesday. Miss Essie Wilson, of Butler, is here on a visit to relatives. Mrs. L.W. Dixon, of LaCrosse, was here to see her daughter, Mrs. C.L. Battle Wednesday. Miss Berta May Matthews, of Talboton, is visiting friends here. Miss Walker, of Hatcheechube, Ala., is the guest of Mrs. S.C. Collins. Mr. H.S. Lindsay left today for Atlanta, to visit his daughter, Mrs. Sam Baldwin. Miss Carrie Mott, of Barnesville, is spending a while with her sister, Mrs. I.L. Lindsay. Mr. Chapman, of Arkansas, is on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. J.B. Williamson. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Rainey and Miss Neoma Tondee returned home Thursday from a visit to relatives at Brunswick. Mrs. W.K. Dennis and little daughter, Helen, of Shellman, came Thursday and is the guests of Mrs. A.S. Baugh. Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Slappey, of Bumphead, entertained quite a number of their friends on Friday at their home, the main feature of the occasion being a barbecued pig. Mr. W.W. Dykes, of Pine Grove, was in town Monday and claims to have produced the first open cotton of the season. Mr. I. M. Holloway, of Englishville, was in town a few days since exchanging views with the boys. Born to Dr. and Mrs. L.G. Stewart Wednesday morning, a baby girl. Mrs. M.D. Herring entertained Monday night in honor of Miss Ada Myers, of Americus, at her home on lower Broad Street. The friends of Miss Julia Peacock will be glad to know that she is doing nicely after undergoing a very serious operation at the Wesley Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. The summer school at Midway under the able supervision of Prof. Garrett, is flourishing like a green bay tree. More than 50 pupils are now in attendance anf Prof. Garrett hopes within a short while to increase the number to 75. All will be pleased to know that Rev. J.N. Hudson who has been ill with fever the past few weks is getting along nicely, and is expected to soon reach full recovery. AT MYRTLE SPRING Of the many delightful social affairs of the season, none has proven more pleasant than the house party at Myrtle Springs this week given by the young men of Ellaville. The out of town guests arrived Saturday and after a days stay with friends in town left for the Springs. Nowhere can a more suitable place than Myrtle be found for such an outing, but on this occasion the grounds are possessed of an unusual charm lent them by a bevy of young folks brimming with the joyousness of youth. The walks around the mineral spring made cool by sylvan shades, are very popular, while the swimming pool is as usual, one of the most delightful of attractions. A stringed band composed of Messrs. R.A. Walters, W.G. Jones and D.A. Peacock are furnishing the dance music which makes the evenings pass all too quickly. Among the other enjoyable features are skating and driving. The guests chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Jordan, and Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Collins include the following: Miss Essie Wilson, of Butler, Miss Berta May Matthews, of Talboton, Miss Adel Walker, of Hatchechubee, Ala., Miss Marguerite Drane, of Buena Vista, Miss Emma Dozier, of Augusta, Miss Leila Stewart, of Ellaville, Messrs. R.A. Wilson, R.H. Strange, C.E. and C.T. Baldwin, W.H. Hogge, W.A. Murray and W.G. Jones. Among others who have been guests of the house party at tea and spend- the-day parties are Miss Carrie Mott, Gaudlouche, Dr. B.L. Bridges, D.A. Peacock, Mrs. J.N. Cheney, Mrs. A.C. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Stewart, Dr. and Mrs. J.R. Jordan. DEATH OF AN AGED LADY After an illness of several weeks duration, Mrs. Martha Holloway, age 94 years, died at the home of her son, Mrs. Robt. Holloway, at LaCrosse, on last Wednesday. Mrs. Holloway was perhaps the oldest lady in (the) county, and was the mother of a large and highly respected family. She was among the number of first members of the old Bethel church and for more than 40 years worshiped there, and at the old burial ground of this place her tired body was consigned to a peaceful rest on Thursday last, Rev. Norton officiating. end # 31. The Schley County News Friday, August 7, 1908 No. 32 PASSING NEWS Dr. B.L. Bridges was called Monday to Shellman on professional business. Little Miss Velma Williams spent last week in Columbus with her grandfather, Mr. Sam Baldwin. Miss Gertrude Hudson, of Americus, is on a visit to relatives here this week. Mr. Rodolph Woods, of Dawson, is here for a few days. Mr. Hugh Shealy, of Oglethorpe, is on a visit to grandparents, Maj. and Mrs. E.S. Baldwin. Rev C.A. Norton returned home from Tiner Springs Camp meeting uesterday. Mrs. Catherine Hill, Mr. Arthur Hill and Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Hill left Wednesday for Indian Spring to spend some time. Dr. J.R. Jordan spent a few days in Atlanta this week. Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Collins and Rev. and Mrs. R.F. Williamson and daughter, Miss Maude, will leave today for Indian Spring. Judge J.M. Lowe and Col. G.P. Munro came down from Buena Vista Monday, having business in the City Court. The Myrtle Spring camping party returned home Monday. All report a pleasant week's outing at this delightful resort. Mrs. Jenkins and little daughter Upatoie, were the guests of H. Willis Hogg, at the Peacock Hotel, Wednesday. Misses Wilson and Mathews, after spending a couple of weeks here left for their homes Tuesday morning on the 8:30 train. After a pleasant visit here the guests of Miss Jennie Dixon, Misses Beryl Dunn, of Americus and Sallie Askew, of Columbia, Ala., returned to their homes Wednesday. The doors of the Ellaville warehouses will be thrown open next week for the purpose of receiving the present cotton crop. Mrs. P.Z. Hill was called to Oglethorpe on last Tuesday to attend the funeral of her little granddaughter, Grace Gardner, who died there on last Monday with diptheria. The jury revisers of Schley county, composed of Messrs. Eli Stewart, C.R. Raniney, E.R. Hart and W.W. Dykes, held a two day session for the purpose of revising the jury list of the county. The Silver Tea on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J.R. Jordan, given for the benefit of the Vashti Orphanage was quite a success. Interesting papers were read by Mrs. C.R. McCrory, Mrs. E.W. Strange and Mrs. E.R. Jordan. Misses McCrory, Lindsay and Baldwin furnished music for the afternoon. Judge John W. Dozier returned home Sunday from a month's stay in Texas. Mrs. T.V. Bridges is visiting her son, Judge J.A. Hixon at Americus. Both Ellaville ginneries are being put in first class shape, and will provide ample accomodations for our farmers this fall. Miss McAfee, of Americus, and Miss Womack, of Blakely, are the attractive guests of Miss Luella Woods coming home with Miss Woods Wednesday afternoon. CITY COURT PROCEEDINGS The quarterly sessionof the City Court was called to order Monday morning by Judge Rainey, a one day's session being held, and the following cases being disposed of: State vs Stephen Pickett, wife whipping, settlement upon payment of costs. State vs. Tom McCray, battery, plea of guilty, fine $25.00. State vs. Amos Singletary, larceny, plea of guilty, fine $40.00. State vs. Boice Bivens, abandonment of child, verdict of guilt, fine $65.00. State vs. John Harvey, battery, verdict of guilt, fine $60.00. Court adjourned until something else happens--dockett is clean. BASE BALL AT BUTLER Manager H.A. Peacock with his well chosen team of ball players arrive(d) here Monday morning from Ellaville to engage in a series of games with the Butler team. They were met by our boys and given a hearty welcome to the town. Preparations for their entertainment having already been made they were escorted to the Joiner House and the usual courtesies of this popular house are being extended to them. The team is composed of an exceptionally fine set of young men. These are Messers. Peacock, Walters, Tison, Collin(s), Stewart, Sears, Dunn, Fort, Perry, Bullard, Dixon and Rainey. The first game of the series was called for 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and was marked with unusual pleasantness throughout. It was a pretty game from start to finnish. There was a hard struggle for scoring on both sides. The home boys however proved a little too much for the visitors and defeated them by a score of 8 and 7. Batteries---Butler, Childs, Everett and Hill; Ellaville, Fort and Perry----Butler Herald. The second game was played Tuesday afternoon and with Tison doing the flinging and Rainey the stopping for Ellaville, the Butler boys was up against it good and hard, being able to land only 1 man across the plate in the nine innings played, while Ellaville had three to her credit when the wind-up came. The special features of this game was a home run by Tison and a couple of triples by Dunn. All the boys played big league ball, with not an error to the credit of any one. The third game, and the one that both teams just must win, was slated for Wednesday afternoon, but lo and behold, the weather man butted-in and rainey them out, thus saving Butler--so our biys say--a good walloping they would have remembered to their dying day. The boys reached home Wednesday night, and all give an account of an exceptionally pleasant time spent in the fair old city of Butler, where the good people provided every accomodation in order to give them a royal welcome. end # 32 The Schley County News Friday, August 14, 1908 No. 33 PASSING NEWS Mr. Joe Lewis, of Atlanta, spent Saturday and Sunday here, the guests of his aunt, Mrs. Fannie Cheney. Mr. E.W. Strange and family left Thursday for several weeks stay at Chlybate Springs. Miss Carrie Mott after a stay of two weeks here returned to her home Wednesday. Little Miss Lula Williamson is on a visit to her uncle Col. Joe Chapman, at Columbus. Mrs. J.R. Jordan and Miss Nettyle Williams are visiting their sister, Mrs. W.L. English, at Americus. Messrs. M.E. Collum and Walter Stewart, members of the Georgia legislature, returned home Wednesday. Rev C.A. Norton left Wednesday night for north Georgia where he will spend several days with relatives. Mrs. Albert Walters, of Ty Ty, has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Spencer Eason, for the past week. Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Woods have returned home from a visit of several weeks in Alabama. Mr. C.S. Wall, manager of the Americus Oil Co. at this place, tells us that their ginnery here is in better shape than ever before, and that they propose to give the farmers of Schley county the benefit of the best service for the least money than has ever been offered them before. For quick service, good samples and cheap ginning, carry your cotton to the Oil Company's ginnery---Clate Wall will treat you right. CARD OF THANKS Dear Mr. Editor-----Will you please allow us space in your valuable newspaper to thank our many friends who have been so attentive and kind to us during the days and weeks that we have been shut in by reason of illness. We thank not only those who have watched by the bed-side but also those who were anxious and desirous for us. Also we wish to thank those of our friends who on last Monday remembered us so kindly with a bountiful and much appreciated donation of good things. Our hearts go out to all while we prey God's richest blessings upon each and give God thanks for friends indeed. We beg to remain , Your humble servants---Rev. and Mrs. J.N. Hudson. PROGRAM On next Sunday evening, the ladies of the Foreign Missionary Society will render the following program at the Methodist Church beginning promptly at 8 o'clock. Song---Holy, Holy, Holy Devotionals---Mrs. C.H. Smith Song---Come thou Almighty King Reading---Mrs. Cliff Rainey Quartette---Mesdames Bridges and Rainey, Messrs. Collins and Rainey Reading---Mrs. M.D. Herring Solo, with violin obligato by Miss Bobbie Royal, Miss Lucy Baldwin Reading---Mrs. E.R. Jordan Song---Come Holy Spirit Benediction The public most cordially invited to attend. LUMPKIN--TONDEE Miss Lessie Lumpkin and Mr. Hill Tondee were united in marriage at the home of Rev. O.L. Peacock on last Sunday morning. The marriage party, numbering some twenty or thirty, drove to the home of Mr. Peacock and there witnessed the ceremony. The affair came as a surprise to many of their friends, as it was not known by any until a few days previous that these young people had contemplated such a step. Mrs. Tondee is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Lumpkin. Mr. Tondee is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Tondee. CHARITY AT HOME Since it has come to pass, and that too with all of Ellaville's boasted Christianity, that an honest one-eyed, one legged, old negro, who accidentially chopped one of his fingers off on last Wednesday while cutting wood for some of our townsmen, was permitted to set on the sidewalk and almost bleed to death for more than ? hours, all because he could not raise the price to secure surgical aid. We are are heartily inclined to suggest that perhaps it would be more becoming to us all, and certainly more beneficial to the suffering, if we would take at least part of our missionary fund that goes to Africa and place it in the hands of an established humane society for Ellaville. True charity, and that which brings the sweetest consolation, is that charity which partakes of the spirit of the Old Samaritan. God, himself, must look with scorn upon a Christianity that so beguiles a man or woman that they should ignore the helpless and suffering at their gate and look for foreign l! ands in which to scatter their alms. PERRY--CHILDERS The Methodist parsonage here was the scene of an unexpected wedding on last Sunday afternoon. The contracting parties being Miss Willie Perry and Alton Childers, both of this county. In company with a number of friends, the couple drove to the minister's home, Rev. C.A. Norton, and he soon administered the usual vows. Miss Perry, now Mrs. Childers, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Perry, of Andrew Chapel, she has many friends who will learn of her marriage with interest. Mr. Childers is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Childers, of LaCrosse, he is a young man with bright prospects, and claims a large number of friends in his community who are extending to him best wishes. end # 33. The Schley County News Friday, August 21, 1908 No. 34 PASSING NEWS Mrs. J.C. Rainey spent Wednesday at Americus. Mrs. W.D. Sears went down to Americus, shopping, last Friday. H. Willis Hogg is spending the week at Tazewell. Mr. Seaborn McCrory, of Deland, Fla., is on a visit to Mr. Chester McCrory. Mr. and Mrs. S.A. McMahan, of Oglethorpe, are on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.Z. Hill. Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Bridges are in the city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T.V. Bridges. Mrs. T.J. Baisden, of Americus, is with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Murphey this week. Mr. C.E. Baldwin left for Talboton Monday where he goes to buy cotton during the present season. Rev. J.N. Hudson has fully recovered of a long and severe case of Typhoid fever. He will be able to resume his work within a few weeks. Miss Marie Frazier, of Atlanta, is the guest of Miss Anna Belle McCrory. Mr. and Mrs. William Tondee, of Lumpkin, were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. R.T. Bivins, this week. Mr. W.P. Hornady, of Dawson, spoke a few hours in Ellaville Tuesday. Mrs. Stacy Jones, after a long stay of several weeks with Dr. and Mrs. C.G. Jones, returned to her home at Columbus Sunday. Mr. H. Patton, coming from Bronwood Sunday, has been the guest of relatives in Schley this week. Misses Rebecca and Lynn Mathis, enroute from Buena Vista to their home in Americus, stopped over Saturday, spending the day with Mrs. E.R. Jordan. The gin saws have been pretty busily humming all the week, many bales have been marketed and the prices while not altogether satisfactory, ranged in and around the dime mark. Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Scarborough, of Americus, spent the day Friday with Miss Julia Scarborough. Hon. T.G. Hudson and wife of Americus, attended the barbecue here Friday. Miss Blanche Hawkins, of Americus, is the guest of Mrs. J.R. Jordan. Mrs. W.J. Sears, of Florida, is on a visit to Dr. and Mrs. W.D. Sears. (Note: Mrs. W.J. Sears is Mary Frances Fletcher Green. Her home at this time was in Kissimmee, Osceola Co., FL) Hon. E.H. McMichael and Mr. George Lowe, of Buena Vista, were among the number of visitors who attended the barbecue Friday. Mr. and Mrs. P.S. Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Stevens, of Putnam, came down to the barbecue Friday. Miss Lucille Lindsay had as her guests the later part of the week, Miss Angie Daniel, of Friendship, Misses Josie Rowland and Myrtle Sanborn of Americus. Misses Rebecca and Lynn Mathis, of Americus, and Miss Marguerite Drane, of Buena Vista, spent Friday night with Mrs. E.R. Jordan at the Peacock Hotel. On last Wednesday afternoon, the Courthouse Choir, with Judge Hixon as leader and Judge Taylor as scotcher, furnished some very HEAVY music. At the conclusion of the erercises, Hon. James Woods was voted an honorary member of the Choir. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Rainey can lay claim to the brightest young schoolboy in Georgia. Their little two year old son, Clifford, knows the entire alphabet perfect, his knowledge of same being something remarkable for a child so young. Messr. C.R. McCrory, H.F. Dixon, C.B. Johnson, H.A. Peacock, Horace Walters, J.S. Hudson, J.H. Cheney, D.A. Peacock, Horace Walters, Frank Bullard, Robert Strange and Cleve Burt went up to Buena Vista Friday afternoon to witness a game of Ball between Buena Vista and Tazewell. It was a good game with the score ending 12 to 8 in favor of Tazewell. BALL GAME The game of ball between the little "Tigers" of Americus and the local heavyweights to be pulled off on the Ellaville diamond Friday afternoon promises to be full of interest. Owing to the hundreds of visitors that will be out to witness the performance. It will be a good game, don't miss it. The game was played as scheduled, and sure it was warm from start to finish. It was a cracking good game of ball. The score was favorable to Ellaville however, being 5 to 3. Bullard for the locals pitched ball like a Turke, the "Tigers" couldn't touch him. COMMUNICATION Editor of the News-----I want to thank you for your card "charity at home" in last week's paper. This card will be worth hundred(s) of dollars to Schley County a year, if our people will only read and think for themselves. Stop sending all to foreign lands and do something for our people at home. The writer will give something for suffering humanity and would not have allowed the old negro to bled as he did if (he) had known of (the) accident, but (I) do not care to buy any gold bricks in Japan, China or Africa.- --J.B. Williamson. ROBINSON--McNEAL On last Sunday afternoon, Miss Mamie Robinson, of Lowe, was married to Mr. Charlie McNeal of this place, the ceremony being performed at the home of O.L. Peacock. Mrs. McNeal is the eldest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Robinson. Mr. McNeal is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. McNeal, and is a young man who enjoys the full confidance of all our people. THE BARBECUE The BARBECUE was a SUCCESS in its every detail. All Ellaville should fell (feel) proud of the occasion and the hospitality extended the thousand or more visitors here as our guests, they coming from Marion, Sumter, Taylor and Macon county. The meats, in abundance and consisting of pork, beef and mutton, was pronounced by all as par---excellent, and served in a wholesale manner---there being a great deal more than necessary. In all, it was a good, glad day in Ellaville, everyone present carrying a smile that told of the pleasures of the day. One of the most interesting features of the day was the exercises held at the Baptist church in the morning, this being an old time "Fa-So-La" singing, the first of its kind held in Ellaville in perhaps twenty-five years. It was good and highly enjoyed by a crowded church. Of Course, the much needed rains came in the afternoon, but the pleasures of the day were in nowise interferred with on it's account; as the feast was all over, everyone naturally needed a rest anyway, and all repaired to the stores, churches, etc. for shelter as the rain descended for more than an hour. The success of the occasion, of course, was due to the efforts of many, but especial credit should be given to the untiring work of Mr. J.T. Royal, who perhaps did more than all others. The cooking was superintended by Mr. J.M. Ellis and Mr. J.S. Womack, both of whom are recognized as experts in the cue business. Our good friends in the county did well their part in assisting the town in this undertaking. It was a matter of all working together, hence the success. Let's have another one next year. end # 34. The feud is on! If you have been following the "Charity at Home" and "Communication" articles in the last two issues, pull up your chairs because things are about heat up a bit. The Schley County News Friday, August 28, 1908 No. 35 PASSING NEWS Col. J.R. Williams, of Americus, spent Thursday here. Miss Imogene Sears, after an extended visit to points in Alabama returned home Saturday. Messrs. E.L. Bridges and H.F. Dixon "blew-in" from Atlanta Wednesday morning, after a stay of a few days on business. W.P. Wallace, of Americus, was here Thursday on legal business. Messrs. A.W. Smith, R.J. Perry and W.M. Dudley, of Americus, were here a couple of days this week looking after the interest of the bank. Col. Jessie Walters, of Albany, was a prominent visitor to Ellaville this week, coming on legal business. Dr. Ein Collum, of Herod, was the guest of parents at Putnam this week. Dr. W.D. Sears and son, Joe spent the week in Atlanta. Rev. J.N. Hudson has been spending a few days at Americus with Mr. and Mrs. T.G. Hudson. Mr. A.J. Hill is out again after a short Illness. Miss Leila Stewart was the guest of Miss Martha Baldwin, at Doyle, last week. Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Walters, of Atlanta, arrived Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mr. Walters' father. Mrs. C.A. Norton and daughter Mildred, after a stay of several weeks in North Georgia returned home Monday. COMMUNICATION Mr. Editor----On my return on last Monday, my attention was directed to a card in your valuable paper, namely "Charity at Home." First, I wish to say that both cards strike me as very unwise and all uncalled for. In the second place, I saw the one-eyed, one leged (legged) negro. I saw that his finger was cut and bleeding. I enquired of him what he was waiting for: his reply was that he was "waiting for the doctor." And the impression that no one regarded him is wrong, for I am sure that any doctor in town would have served the poor negro if he had only called upon them. It is very strange indeed, that men will cry out against the great Mission of Jesus Christ and His church, just because a poor fellow cuts his finger and waits the coming of his physician to dress the wound. If you men know what true Christianity is and will not set an example for others to follow, you are not honest and sincere. There is some doubt whether either of the "kickers" have any stock in christianity in Africa, and very little in America, if any at all. Men, show your interest in the church of God for the salvation of the souls of men, then we will believe you to be sincere when you "toot" your horn about the bodies of men. What would you think of one, who, while the house was on fire, being very much interested in saving the blinds and window sash of the building, when there were several precious souls in danger of being burned to death. Services at the Methodist church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, Subject----Did a bad man write the book we call the Bible? Most Respectfully, C.A. Norton. DEATH OF A.J. WALTERS Our little town was thrown into a state of deepest gloom and sorrow on Monday night about 8 o'clock when the news reached here from Americus announcing the tragic death of Hon. A.J. Walters, which occured at the Windsor Hotel of that place sometime during the day resulting from a bullet hole through the brain, supposed to have been inflicted by his own hand. Mr. Walters, who has for many years been manager of the bank here, drove to Americus Monday morning with Mr. W.D. Murray for the purpose of meeting with the bank officials at that end, in order to arrange some misunderstanding that had come between him and the bank. Upon reaching Americus, Mr. Walters disappeared and was not seen anymore until found dead in the lavatory of the Windsor Hotel about 8 o'clock that night, his family here was notified at once. If he had enemies, it was by no fault of his. Whatever might be said of his connection with the bank, for which he had worked so long and zealously, we could never believe that the real A.J. Walters ever intentionally defrauded the institution out of one cent--the real A.J. Walters was an honerst man. We say this because we know of and can appreciate the great heart he possessed. We also know that our good friend had not been "at himself" for more than a year. His physical condition, which was never good, had stood the strain of toil and thought until it could no longer endure; the great mind he possessed had become impaired, worn and tired, and when the burden of complication, regarding his obligations--a thing he had always so highly cherished--were thrust upon him, he was, on account of his sad afflictions, unprepared to meet the issues. Judge Walters leaves a wife and six sons who have the sympathy of our entire people, and we feel sure that they like hundreds of others in the county who have said of him: "He was the best friend I ever had." His chief delight was to help mankind. The funeral services were conducted from the home Tuesday afternoon by Rev. O.P. Gilbert, of Americus, who in a few well chosen remarks consigned the soul of our distinguished neighbor and friend to the great God that gave it. TELEPHONE NOTICE All subscriptions to the Americus line will expire Sept. 1st, after which date we will make no more flat rates over this line, but everyone will be charged by the message. Parties having no phone are required to use the paystation at Bridges & Dixon when it is necessary to use the telephone.--E.L. Bridges. BANK MEETING At a recent meeting of the directors of the Bank of South Western Georgia, Ellaville Agency, this week, Messers J.B. Williamson, W.D. Murray and Claude Dixon were elected as managers; J.C. Rainey was elected cashier, with an assistant to be supplied. We have been reliably informed that the recent death of former manager Walters, has in no wise effected the facilities of the bank, and that the bank, under its new management will only give to the public an increased satisfactory service. The newly selected managers are men in whom the public has confidence both as to integrity and business ability, hence it is safe to say that this part of the institution will be properly handled, and with Mr. Rainey, as Cashier, there is no reason why it should not be one of the safest banking institutions in South Georgia. end # 35. This issue of the Schley County News is very long indeed. It took a great deal of time to get it into this format for presentation here. The lengthy piece has very little if anything to do with genealogy, but it has everything to do with history and understanding the time and religious and moral commitment of the individuals of the day. There is a rebutal to Editor Cheney's piece and I hope to present it soon. I say hope, as I have an urgent committment which will take me away from home for about a week. If possible, I will try and get this next issue on a floppy for transmission on Tuesday. If not, I will send it upon my return. The Schley County News Friday, September 4, 1908 No. 36 PASSING NEWS Mr. C.B. Johnson spent quite a few days in Buena Vista, the guest of relatives. Rev. C.C. Carter filled his regular appointment at Sumner last Sunday, returning home Tuesday. Rev. J.N. Hudson spent a few days at Macon this week, where he went to here the noted English Divine, Dr. Chadwick. We have been requested to announce that our cementery needs cleaning. Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Jordan spent Sunday with parents Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Jordan at Jordanville. Miss Lilla Mae Bryant, of Murray, is among the number of out-of-town scholars at the Crisp Institute. She is with Mrs. H.J. Williams. Mr. J.R. Jordan spent several days at Buena Vista this week. A bright little boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Duncan arrived Wednesday morning is receiving especial attention. Miss Alberta Dozier, of Atlanta, came Wednesday and will spend several weeks with her mother, Mrs. M.E. Dozier. The friends of Miss Julia Peacock were glad to welcome her home on last Friday, coming from Atlanta, where she had been for several weeks undergoing surgical treatment, from the effects of same, she has been greatly benefited. The citizens of our town are delighted to have Mr. Filo Smith, of Americus, with us, he being connected with the bank here. Mr. Smith is not only an experienced bank man but an all round congenial gentleman, as well. We trust his stay with us will be permanent. Miss Susie Beckham, of Zebulon, the recently elected music teacher of Crisp Institute, arrived on last Sunday, and was at her post on the opening of school Monday morning. She has a very promising music class to begin with and in a short while many more pupils will be added. Miss Beckham is a young lady thoroughly qualified for the position, she having had several years of experience in the best schools in the state. Miss Beckham is with Miss Julia Peacock. NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS Since the death of my partner, Mr. A.J. walters, it has become necessary that all business of the firm of Williams & Walters must be closed up as quick as possible. I therefore, most earnestly ask all who are indebted to the firm of Williams and Walters to come forward at once and make settlement, assuring each that such a settlement will confer upon me at this time, a favor that I will never forget. Very Respt, H.J. Williams U.D.C. Will meet at the home of Mrs. J.H. Cheney, Monday afternoon, Sept. 7th, at 4 o'clock. Please every Daughter be present, as we wish to select our delegates for the convention in October. Mrs. C.H. Smith, Pres. Miss Dollie Allen, Secy. A PERSONAL DEFENSE TO AN UNJUST CHARGE, OR A REPLY TO REV. C.A. NORTON Some few weeks ago we published a little article entitled, "Charity At Home," which article we will hereinafter reproduce in order that an intelligent public might read and be throughly convinced that there was nothing in it that anywise reflected upon the great cause of Christ and the church of God. Of course, if the spirit of our remarks found suitable resting ground upon the conscience of some of our "supposed-to-be" christians, and has caused them to wake up and find that they are wholly wanting along lines most conducive to good, as a true neighbor and citizen, then our little article has accomplished the result for which we hoped. However, we must say, that our greatest surprise came when we found we offended no one except our own pastor, for we felt, that of all men in our town, he would be the first to sanction and approve the spirit of our remarks, believing him to be a man that recognized the indisputable doctrine tht Charity should begin at home, and this being ! the only impression that our article could convey. In the next issue of our paper, there appeared a communication signed by J.B. Williamson, in which he extended thanks for the card I had published, also stating that he did "not care to buy any gold bricks in China, Japan or Africa." In reference to this communication from Bro. Williamson, we wish to say that we, of course, appreciated the "thanky," but as to his "gold brick" proposition, we drop the matter for the reason that it is immaterial with us as to how he invests his money. We will say however, that Bro. Williamson's card only expressed his personal opinion in reference to Foreign missions--a matter on which many of our very best people are widely divided--and in the event any one of the contrary mind felt called upon to take leave with him on this subject, the matter should have been discussed betwen the opposing forces along argumentative personal lines, and the Church of God should not have been dragged into the controversy. In last week's issue of he News there appeared a communication by Rev.C.A. Norton, in which this Minister attempted to, in a broadside way, reply to both my article and the "Gold Brick" card by Bro. Williamson, treating the two as being one and the same, and recklessly denouncing me as being antagonistic to the "great mission of Jesus Christ and His Church." When the minister came to our office with his communication, after reading it, we insisted that he had miserably misconstrued the spirit of our remarks; that we had made no fight on the church, and that while we favored charity at home first, we did not oppose foreign missions in the little article which had so much wrought him up. We read the piece over to him, and it was as plain a head light of an engine on a dark night, that my article would not admit the same reply as Bro. Williamson's "Gold Brick" card. It was, indeed, a bad misjoinder, Bro. Norton, and if it was done in ignorance, I stand ready to overlook the ! matter, but if it was intentional on your part, you should come out like a man and admit that you have attempted to hold me up in a false light. Following I reproduce the very bad card, "Charity At Home," on which I will comment only so far as to say that if there was any special class of citizens in our town that could have taken offense at its publication, it was our doctors, most certainly, not our ministers; and I will go further and say, that if there is an intelligent, conscientious minister in the state of Georgia who will read this little article and pronounce it as being antaggonistic to the church, I will then admit publicly that you were correct, Bro. Norton, in your criticism of me. Here's the card: CHARITY AT HOME "Since it has come to pass, and that too with all of Ellaville's boasted Christianity that an honest, one-eyed, one legged negro, who accidentially chopped one of his fingers off on lastWednesday while cutting wood for some of our townsmen, was permitted to set on the sidewalk and almost bled to death for more than six hours all because he could not raise the price to secure surgical aid, we are heartily inclined to suggest that perhaps it would be more becoming to us all, and certainly more beneficial to our suffering, if we would take at least a part of our missionary fund that goes to Africa and place it the hands of an established humane society for Ellaville. True charity, and that which brings the sweetest consolation is that charity which partakes of the spirit of the old Samaritan. God, himself must look with scorn upon a Christianity that so beguiles a man or woman that they should ignore the helpless at their gate and look for foreign lands in which to scatter th! eir alms."-----See the 10th chapter of Luke, 25th to 38th verse, and draw your own conclusions. (Note: Luke 10: 25-37 (NIV) "On one occassion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. Teacher, he asked, what must I do to inheirit eternal life? What is written in the law? he replied. How do you read it? He answered: Love thy Lord your God with all your heart and with all your strength and with all your mind and love your neighbor as yourself. You have answered correctly, Jesus replied. Do this and you will live. But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, And who is my neighbor? In reply Jesus said: A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away,leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So, too a Levite, and when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took hime to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two silvercoins and gave them to the innkeeper. Look after him, he said, and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have. Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers? The expert in the law replied, The one who had mercy on him. Jesus told him, Go and do likewise.") I will now take up your communication of last week, Bro. Norton, with the view of frankly and briefly discussing the same along lines of legitimate argument, especially that part of it that so blatantly and grossly misrepresents me. In the meanwhile I wish to call the attention of all who might read to the fact that this controversy which you have unneccessarily pushed upon me, is not one in which any church is in any way concerned, but to the contrary, it is one that has been brought about by your own eagerness to misrepresent me in the colums of my own paper, hence you must realize that your "Ministerial robe" has been laid aside, and so as the question at hand is concerned, you stand on the same footing as I do, or any other good citizen would under the circumstances. No, I have never been guilty of fighting the churches, neither do I propose to tear down any churches in order to show you that you have misrepresented me; in other words I regard you as Rev Norton, not t! he WHOLE church, and hold you personally responsible for the error commited, not God or the church. Here is what you had to say to start with, Rev. Norton: "First, I wish to say that your card strikes me as very unwise and uncalled for." Now, in answer to this, I shall only pause long enough to say, that if this decision had come from Solomon, I would have accepted it without further controversy, but in the absence of any evidence to that effect, I must insist that your pronouncing it as "striking " you as being "unwise," in nowise convinces me that the sentiment the card discloses ever "struck" you at all. After all, it is a matter for a reading public to decide--they will have the facts before them, and I stand ready to abide the judgement of a rational thinking people. Again you say: "In the second place I saw the one-eyed, one leged negro. I saw that his finger was cut and bleeding. I enquired of him what he was waiting for: his reply was that he was waiting for the doctor." That was true, Bro.Norton, the negro had been waiting nearly all day--that is why we published the card--he had to wait so long. Again you say: "And in the Third place, I feel more that there was not nor is there one in our fair town but what would have rendered assistance if they had known of the occurance and if they could have rendered assistance. Say gentlemen, why didn't you lay hold and dress the wound?" In answer to the first part of the above paragraph, we deem it unecessary to go further to call your attention to to the fact, Bro. Norton, that you have miserably contradicted your own self; for you have already admitted that you saw the old negro in a bleeding condition, so much so that he attracted your attention, then in the next breath you say that anyone would have helped him if they had known of the occurance--You saw him, and didn't help him. Now as to the silly question you asked, "why I didn't lay hold and dress the wound," I will answer by simply asking why you didn't lay hold and dress it, or have it done? You saw him--I didn't. I would have helped him if I had been in your place. Then again, Brother,you light over the dashboard, and in tones of mighty distress you give utterance to the following, as though I was right after the Church with a cannon loaded to the muzzle with dynamite. Here's what you say: "It is very strange that you will cry out against the great Mission of Jesus Christ and His Church just because a poor fellow cut his finger." This charge against us needs no reply, other than to say it is a misrepresentation, of the whole cloth, of my attitude toward the church, and again I refer you and all others to the little card, "Charity at home, and ask if there is anything in it that would authorize you to bring such an accusation against me. In the next instance, Brother, I find you setting in judgement upon my honesty and sincerity, and seeking to INFORM the public of the condition of my heart and imortal soul. For instance, you say: "If you know what true christianity is and will not set an example for others to follow, you are not honest and sincere. There is some doubt as to wether either of the "kickers" have any stock in christianity in Africa, and very little in America, if any at all." In view of that beautiful lesson the Bible teaches, Bro. Norton, whereas it warns us of the great danger of judging others, we must say that it is here that you have most seriously blundered. It was one of our greatest "Poet-Souls" that spoke to this effect: "But, what am I? I know not anything--Only a child crying in the night, Crying for the light, With but a cry. But, how often have we observed that narrow-mindedness, assumed to know more than better informed beings of larger thoughts and more liberal views. God himself is my judge--not you. It is HE who knows, and HE alone. Again you give the following admonition: "Men show your interest in the church of God for the salvation of the souls of men, then we will believe you to be sincere when you "toot" your horn about the bodies of men." As to showing my interest in the "salvation of souls," I presume you mean that I should take an active part in church exercises or in other words, assume an attitude as some of our Bretheren, so far as leadership is concerned. If this is your meaning, I will endeavor to answer with that same spirit of fairness that has directed me throughout this article. In the first place Brother, knowing my many imperfections as I do, I could not take a foremost stand in the church--unless a great change should come over me--without carrying the stain of hypocrisy upon(?) conscience. I'm not fit to be ___ up as a criterion for others to ___ by. I know that I cannot deceive God and I have no desire to deceive man. Too many churches are today suffering from an overburdened leadership, such an act (?) would present. As to "tootin" my horn, I respectfully submit that I have never been engaged in that line of business, but with the present light before me, I must say that you have on th! is occasion, so far as my giving you my offering have been caught "tooting" without any provoacation whatever. You conclude, Brother, by ____ pounding the following: "What would you think of one who, while the house was on fire, being very interested in saving the blinds and the window sash of the building, when there were several precious souls in danger of being burned to death." To this we will say, that most likely we would see the flame and smell the smoke and pass on by just like the High Priest, the Levite and YOU did the one-eyed, one- leged negro, thereby leaving the job to some good Samaritan because he should come that way. We don't claim to be very much better than other people. J.H. Cheney (Note: J.H. Cheney was the editor of the Schley County News and a practicing attorney.) end # 36. The Schley County News Friday, September 11, 1908 No.37 PASSING NEWS Mrs. Lon Williams, of Buena Vista, spent Friday with Mrs. J.R.Jordan. Capt. C.L. Peacock made a business trip to Adel this week. Mr. J.N. Scarborough came up from Americus Tuesday. Mrs. Dr. Tebe Murray, of Tazewell, spent last Friday here, the guest of Mrs. R.M. Murphey. Miss Anna Belle Harper left Monday for Milledgeville, where she has been attending college for the past two years. Little Miss Dorothy Cheney returned home from Atlanta Sunday where she where she has been spending the summer. Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Walters has returned to Atlanta after spending some time here with Mrs. A.J. Walters. Mr. Preston McCrory, of Columbus, spent a couple of days here the past week at the home of Col. and Mrs. C.R. McCrory. Miss Nettye Payne who has been spending some time at Amsterdam, is here on a visit to Mrs. T.C. Tondee. Miss McKay, of Oglethorpe, is with her sister, Mrs. E.M. Duncan, who is quite sick. Mr. Dennis Scott, of Columbus, came down Monday spending the day with Haynes Collins. Miss Davis, of Woodberry, is with her sister, Mrs. E.M. Drane coming Wednesday. Miss Martha Baldwin left Saturday for Shady Dale where she goes to teach in the Public school. Miss Imogene Sears has charge of the music class at Andrew Capel. Dr. John Lightner, of Buena Vista, was in town Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. A.K. Pickard, of Buena Vista, spent Wednesday here at the Peacock House. Miss Bobie Royal left today for LaGrange where she goes to study music. Miss Emma Dozier went over to Buena Vista this morning to nurse the little daughter of Dr. Drane. WILLIAMS--DIXON The marriage of Mr. H.F. Dixon, of this place, to Miss Nettye Lee Williams,of Buena Vista, at the home of the bride's parents on Thursday evening, came as a surprise to their many friends here. The affair was a very quiet one, only a few of the nearest relatives being invited. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. C.A. Norton, after which, Mr. and Mrs. Dixon left for Ellaville, reaching here about 11 o'clock. The young people are very popular throughout this section, and there will be many friends who will gladly receive the news of their happy union. They will be home to their friends at the residence of Mrs. Lillie Dixon. ARTESIAN WELL FOR ELLAVILLE What would you think of an ever-flowing well on the public square of Ellaville? That's exactly what we are going to have right now in short order. Our City Council has already put on foot a plan by which an artesian well will be forthcoming-- negoitiations now being in progress. The contract between the well people and the city will be somethng to this effect: The well people are to bore the well, furnish all the material and guarantee a capacity of fifty gallons of water per minute, all for the price of $1500.00; of course, this water will have to be forced to the surface by a pumping process. In other words, every thing is guaranteed on the part of the contractors, and if the town gets no water, they pay no money. Surely there can be no objection to this much needed addition to the conveniences of our little town, besides, there is no way of estimating the worth of an artesian well when the health of our people is taken into consideration. Let's have the well quick. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Georgia Schley County---Agreeable to the power vseted in me by the will of James Gilmore recorded in Ordinary's office Schley county Georgia, Book of Wills folio 211 et s q will be sold before the court house door in Ellaville between the lawful hours of sale on the 6th of October, 1908, thirty acres of land off lot No. 37. Bounded on the North and West by original land lines and on the East and South by public road from J.A. Chapman's to Lower Turn Pike and on which is two tenant houses and barn of estate of James Gilmore. Sold for payment of debts and distribution among the heirs. Terms Cash. T.B. Gilmore, Executor of James Gilmore. Georgia Schley County---Agreeable to an order of Hon. P.E. Taylor Ordinary of said county will be sold on the 6th day of October, 1908, between the lawful hours of sale at the Court house door in Ellaville, the following realty to wit--- Lot No. 4 containing 202 1/2 acres, more or less and Eighty acres off East side of lot No. 8, said 80 acres bounded on West by balance of said lot owned by T.H. Devane, on South by J.C. Rainey, on East by E.H.Morrison, on North by old Dukes place. Also, Thirty acres of lot No. 28, said 30 acres lying on East side of Long Branch and bounded on West by said branch, on South by W.C.Kelly, on East by public road leading from Ellaville to lower Turn Pike, on North by Buck Creek, all in the 3rd District Schley County Georgia. Also Lot No. 28 containing 202 1/2 acres more or less and six acres off Lot No. 37, said six acres bounded on the North and East by original land lines, on West by public road, on South by balance (of) said lot, it being where the dwelling house is situated, all in 30th District of Schley County Georgia aggregating 521 acres more or less. Sold for the purpose of paying the debts and distribution among the heirs. Terms Cash. T.B. Gilmore, Administrator of M.A.C. Gilmore. Sept. 7, 1908. Georgia Schley County---To all whom it may concern. The Bank of South Western Georgia, a corporation, who is a creditor of the late A.J. Walters, deceased, has made application for administration in the estate of said A.J. Walters deceased, late of said County, this is to cite all and singular the creditors and next of kin of A.J. Walters to be and appear at my office on the first day of October next or at such time as the law allows and show cause, if any they can, why permanent administration should not be granted to W.D. Murray, party named by the Bank as provided by law, on the estate of A.J. Walters deceased. Witness my hand and official signature. This the 7th September. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary of Schley County. Georgia Schley County---Mrs. Zula Walters having made application for twelve months support out of the estate of A.J. Walters and appraisers duly appointed to set apart the same having filed their return, all persons concerned are hereby notified to show cause before the court of Ordinary of said county on the first Monday in October 1908 why said application should not be granted and said return made the judgement of this court. Sept. 8, 1908. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary. All persons having demands against the estate of C.L. Battle, late of Schley county, deceased are hereby notified to to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law; and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment. This 7th day of September, 1908. A.M. Caskey, C.M. Rainey, Executors C.L.Battle, deceased. Georgia Schley County---Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has applied to the Ordinary of said county for leave to sell lands belonging to the estate of C.L. battle for payment of debts and distribution, said application will be heard at the regular term of the court of Ordinary for county to be held on the 1st Monday in Oct., next. This Sept. 7th 1908. A.M. Caskey and C.M.Rainey, Executor, estate of C.L. Battle. IN DEFENCE OF MISSIONS Dear Mr. Editor---Here is to any card that has been written, or that may be written, purporting to reflect upon Missions at home or abroad, the great work of our Lord and Master. First, I wish to say that our Lord was the first and greatest missionery that this old world ever had--and he was given of His Father--for we read in John 3-16, "For God so loved the world that He gave His own son, that whosoever believeth in Him, should not perish, but have everlasting life, " and in this gift we have the only one that does and may speak with authority, and no man has any right to question or dispute the commands of Him who was and is equal to the Father and Divine and "spake as one that had authority." For said he "that all authority is given unto me both in Heaven and in the earth, therefore, go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature, and he that believeth and is baptised shall be saved, and he that believeth not shall be damned." To say that the heathen can be saved without the Gospel is pure assumption. "Faith cometh by hearing the word of God." How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed; and how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? and how shall they preach except they be sent?" No man has any right to his opinion regarding any question unless his opinion agrees with facts, and the One who spoke, and with authority, that gave rise to the question under consideration is "Mission," and most assuredly the Lord of Heaven and earth is the authority for the subject or question of "Missions" and therefore no man has nay right to his opinion unless he agrees with Him the creator of man, and Him who commanded man to "Go" and give to all men that which he gave to us. "Nay, but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God." Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it why hast thou made me thus?" or why dost thou command so and so or shall the thing that is formed say to him that formed it, why should I heed thy voice? Nay poor man fight not against God, rather be in subjection to Him and go in obedience to his command when he says "Hear Ye Him." "For this is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased." And he that does not regard the Son, does not! regard the Father, For it was the Son that revealed the Father, and had it not been for the Son revealing the Father unto us we would not have known Him. So as the Son reveals the Father unto us let us obey the commands of the Son and make known to the heathens both the Father and Son. When the Duke of Wellington was asked if he beileved in Missions, he replied, "Obey your marching orders." We may despise the authority of God, we may ignore the wisdom of His Son by repudiating the only method he has ordained for the salvation of the world, but let us not forget that He who said "This gospel shall be preached for a witness unto all nations," is able to make good his word. And those who set in judgement on God's ways and impeach His wisdom and goodness by opposing Him and thrusting their objections at the Divine plan& method, and God's great enterprise, finds themselves at war with God and not with man. " The heathen may rage, and the people imagine vain hings but Christ shall have the heathen for His inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for His possessions," and every objection that men or devils make to the divine enterprise will He "dash in pieces as potters vesel." For a christian to oppose this divine enterprise, the salvation of the world, is treason to the Lord Jesus Christ. "Jesus shall reign wherever the sun Does his successive journey run, His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moon shall wax and warm no more. Jesus, the name on high over all, in hell or earth or sky---Angels and men before it fall, and devils fear and fly." No ill will have I for any man, but instead, love and good will for all, but my love for Jesus Christ and his Church abounds more, and by his word and his authority, I am ready to fight to the last ditch any man or men that may oppose the cause for which my Lord gave his life. Thank you Mr. Editor for your much kindness and good will. C.A. Norton FOR RENT One first class 3 horse farm, 120 acres. For further information address Box 200, Ellaville, Ga. This being place on which Jessie McLendon now resides. FOR SALE With the intention of taking up the practice of medicine in a city, I offer my home--the best equipped, the most comfortable and complete in Schley county--for sale at a price several hundred dollars less tahn the cost of building at a time when material was at much higher price than at present. Apply to H.S. Munro. end # 37 The Schley County News Friday, September 18, 1908 No. 38 PASSING NEWS Miss Lucille Lindsay is on a visit to relatives at Plains. Dr. J.R.Jordan went up Atlanta today on business. Mr. Edwards McCrory has accepted a position with A.C. Murray as clerk. Miss Mary Williamson arrived home today from Atlanta, where she has been a couple of months. Miss Beryl Jones is on a visit to her brother, Mr. Stacey Jones, at Columbus. Miss Alberta Dozier left Tuesday for Atlanta after spending two weeks here with her mother. Mrs. H.J. Williams attended the Sunday School Convention at Americus last week. Mrs. Betty Singleton and niece, Miss Kelly, has returned home from a visit to Bronwood. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sellars left Sunday for Atlanta where Mrs. Sellars goes for medical treatment. Mrs. W.H. Tooke and Mrs. S.R. Forehand, of Montezuma, spent last Thursday with Mrs. W.J. Slappey, at LaCrosse. Rev. C.A. Norton has been assisting in a protracted meeting at Concord, near Friendship. Ellaville cotton market is still holding up with the best in the state, and the beauty of it all is the farmer gets pay for every pound he brings here. Miss Beckham's music class is progressing nicely with 19 pupils enrolled. Mr. R.E.L. Eason has accepted a position with B.B. Ford, with headquarters at Albany, for which place Mr. Eason left on last Monday. His duties will be that of shipper. The artesian well is a certainity, work on same will begin just so soon as the contractors can get here and start operation. The well is to cost the city $2000.00, rather than $15000.00 as was stated in last week's issue of the News. Quite a number of the members of the Masonic Lodge here attended the funeral of Mr. Emett Reese at Buena Vista, on last Tuesday. Mr. Reese died suddenly at his home on Monday afternoon, the cause of his death supposed to have been brights-disease. He was one of Marion counties (county's) most universally liked citizens, having for many years served the county as Clerk of Superior Court. RECITAL AT ACADEMY An entertainment for the benefit of the school will be given in the Auditorium of the Chas. F. Crisp Institute, Friday evening, September 25th begining at 8 o'clock. An interesting program consisting of vocal and instrumental music and readings has been arranged by Miss Beckham and Mrs. Drane. Admission fee of 10 and 25 cents will be charged. The public cordially invited. LASSITER--MURRAY One of the prettiest weddings ever witnessed in Union Springs was solemnized Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Alice Lassiter, of Selma, Ala., and Mr. Thomas Oscar Murray, of Selma, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. E.H. Ream of Union Springs, Ala. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Crowford of the Methodist church, only a few intimate friends and relatives of the contracting parties being present. The happy couple came to Columbus Wednesday evening and registered at the Racine. They left the city yesterday for Atlanta and other points in north Georgia where they will spend their honeymoon.------Columbus En'qer Sun. Mr. Murray has many friends here, his old home, who will read the above announcement with much interest and pleasure. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Next week we shall send out statements to all who are indebted to the News, giving the amounts due. If you get one don't fail to call around and settle, for we need the money; in other words, we are situated in many respects like the negro man who was after the gofer (gopher)---we've just got to have it. We have gone now for near twelve months, and the total sum of ten dollars will cover every cent we have collected on subscription; so all must see that our cash account is a little slim so far as the Newspaper business is concerned. Now if here are any who would just as soon settle before they are notified, such action on their part will be highly appreciated-- it will save us 2 cents. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT All parties are in terms of Law hereby notified that a certain bank stock certificate, No. 250, issued by the Bank of Southwestern Ga., to Williams & Walters, of Ellaville, Ga., on April the 30th 1907 for Two Shares has been LOST and is now not in posession of the rightful owner of said Bank Stock Certificate. Further notice is given to all, that a sale, or purchase, or transfer of said certificate will be null and void, and wihout authority of law or the rightful owner. H.J. Williams, surviving partner of Williams and Walters. end # 38. The Schley County News Friday, September 28, 1908 No. 39 PASSING NEWS Mrs.H.F.Dixon went up to Buena Vista for a few days last week. J.H.Cheney attended City Court at Oglethorpe Wednesday. Capt. C.L. Peacock spent a few days in Atlanta this week. Mr. W.B. Jones, of Atlanta, spent Tuesday here with D.A. Peacock. Mr. Foster Cheney left Tuesday for Atlanta where he goes to enter college. Miss Maymie Freeman, of Waverly Hall, is with her sister, Mrs. J.L. Duncan. Mrs. H.S. Lindsay went down to Americus Tuesday, shopping. Miss Whaley, of Shellman, was here last week on a visit to Mrs. J.F. Stewart. Mrs. E.W. Strange and nephew Mr. Robert Strange spent Sunday at Chalybeate Springs. Mr. and Mrs. McCook, of Columbus, are with Mrs. J.B. Williamson this week. Miss Alice Lightner left Monday for Milledgville to enter college. Many of our people attended the horse racing at Americus this week. Miss Marie Frazier, of Atlanta, who has been spending some time here with Miss Annabelle McCrory, left this week for Florida. Mr.Walter Sellars came home from Atlanta Wednesday, he has been spending a few days with his wife. Mrs. Sellars is progressing nicely at Dr. Noble's Sanitarium. Miss LucyBaldwin will leave Monday for Broxton, where she will spend a month with Mrs. Augustus Lewis. Mrs. Joe Strange, of Andrew Chapel, and daughter, Mrs. R.F. Breene, of Albany spent a few hours here Wednesday, shopping. DEATH OF MRS. WILLIAMSON Mrs. Edgar H.Williamson died at her home at Bronwood yewsterday, her body being brought to Ellaville today, the funeral and burial ceremonies being at the cemetery here. Mrs. Williamson was before her marriage, Miss Ela Wommack, of this county, and has many relatives and friends here who will regret to learn of her death. She is survived by several children and husband. ANOTHER RAILROAD FOR BUENA VISTA An enthuiastic railroad meeting was held in Buena Vista Tuesday morning for the purpose of projecting a railroad from Buena Vista to Mauk, Ga.,connecting with the A.B. & A. Judge M. Hair, the gray haired veteran railroad builder, who was instrumental in the building of the railroad from Buena Vista to Andersonville was called to the chair. The Judge, though in the near eighties, had lost none of his old time zeal for the public weil(?). Eloquent speeches were made by several public spirited citizens. It was determined by the meeting that shares be taken in the new road to the amount of fifty thousand dollars. In a few minutes stock to the amount of twenty thousand dollars was taken--Marion County Patriot. JONES--BROWN At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson Jones, on last Wednesday afternoon, their daughter, Miss Mary Lee, to Mr.Lawrence E. Brown, of Americus, Rev. Norton performing the ceremony. FRESH LIGHT BREAD!! EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY. C.C. McCRORY. FOR SALE PURE GEORGIA SEED RYE; ALSO ABOUT 100 BUSHELS OF EARLY SEED OATS. PRICES REASONABLE. APPLY TO I.M. LIVINGSTON. ELLAVILLE, GA. end # 39. Schley County News Friday, October 2, 1908 No. 40 PASSING NEWS Mr. T.J. Mott returned home Monday from Florida, after a visit to relatives in that state. Mr. W.W. Dykes, of Americus, spent Sunday with parents at Pine Grove. C.R. McCrory, Cleveland Sellars and J.W. McCorkle went to Americus Monday. Mr. C.H. Wall was a visitor from Schley to Worth County the past week. The city of Butler has on hand a brass band, which we predict a successful boost for the town, provided they can keep the sand out of their horns. We sometimes imagine we can hear the "tootin" of the whistle, already right now, on Col. Ed Hornady's new railroad via Buena Vista. D.A. Peacock returned home Tuesday morning from a trip to Atlanta. Mrs.E.L. Bridges went down to Americus last week, shopping. Mrs. Cleve Burt is at LaCrosse this week on a visit to her mother, Mrs. L.W. Dixon. Miss Mary Hornady and mother, Mrs. S.E. Hornady, are on a visit toMrs.T.R. Strange. Mrs. R.F. Williamson is in Bronwood with her son Mr. Edgar Williamson. Miss Irene Murray left this week for Tifton to visit her brother, Col.J.J. Murray. Mr. Claude Doster, of Rochelle, spent Sunday here with friends. Mr. Oscar McPhail, of Midway, was the guest of Mrs. R.M. Murdhey this week. U.D.C. The Sarah E. Hornady Chapter will meet at the home of Mrs. Ed Strange Monday afternoon, Oct. 5, at 3 o'clock; we urge a full attendance on account of the election of officers. All who have not paid State dues, please bring or send them at once! Delegates will be elected for (the) Atlanta Convention.--Mrs. C.H. Smith, Pres. BY WAY OF PARENTHESIS We wish to state that this little paper is published for the benefit of those who have patriotism enough in their make up to subscribe to and pay for same. It is this class of citizen that we are wholly indebted to, and to whom we are ever ready to extend a favor. As to the contemptable jackass who trots all over town to borrow his neighbor's paper weekly, and who, in an effort to justify his littleness, offers criticism of our efforts, we only wish to say to them: You contemptible puke, stop deadbeating your way through the world; if this paper don't suit you keep, your hooks off of it; if you have a measly grudge against the little old editor, be man enough to let your troubles be known to him in person-- -don't make a complete nuisance of yourself by eternally knocking at a man's back who has seen enough of the real light of this glorious world to enable him to look above the little, contemptible narrowness that governs and controls your insignificant being. Don't le! t me hear from you again. If you do I will give my readers a full history of you, for indeed you are a beautiful bird, taking you in your entirety. Remember, the man who pays sometimes has the right to kick, but the deadbeat only deserves to be kicked. MANAGERS AND CLERKS FO ELECTION OCTOBER 7TH 961st Dist- --Managers, R.M. Murphey, C.R. Tondee and P.Z. Hill; Clerks, Claude Baldwin, Steve Rainey, and Jas. DuPriest. 946th Dist---Managers, L.A. Giles, W.C. Kelly and J.R. Cook; Clerks, D.R.Murray, Lester Leightner, and S.M. Etheridge. 882nd Dist---B.F. Greene, T.H. Walker, and T.R. Strange; Clerks, C.C.Jordan, T.S.Tooke and A.J. Autry. 785th Dist---Managers, J.W. Dozier, J.S. Womack and E.J. Hart; Clerks, W.T. Murphey, Will Reid and Charlie Darden. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary. JURORS FOR OCTOBER COURT Grand Jury S.E.Brooks, R.E. Hill, James Kelly, I.S. Hart, E.R. Hart, T.G. Hudson, T.R. Strange, C.B. Johnson, S.N. Jones, H.S. Lindsay, I.L. Lindsay, L.G. Causey, W.D.Murray, E.H. Morrison, T.L. McMichael, A.S.Baugh,A.C. Murray, J.M. Murray, J.S. Lightner, Z.T. Mott, T.J. Livingston, E.R. Jordan, S.M. Murphey, J.m. Souteer, J.L. Duncan, J.C. Strange, C.H. Wall, H.L. Murray, J.W. McCorkle, L.H. Snider. Traverse Jury E.E. Collins, A. Wall, R.A. Darden, Z.T. Snipes, W.H. Collins, W.T. Tondee, G.H. Dillard, T.R. Oliver, l.G. Stewart, B.S. Teel, S.S. Hixon, J.W. Hearn, A.C. Fletcher, J.M.Kent, C.B. Darden, O.? Fletcher, J.H. Mackey, E.W. strange, R. ? Wall, J.R. bridges, L.A. Hall, S.A. Royal, C.B. Strange, H.J. Williams, J.B. Snider, J.O. Wellons, J.H. Montgomery, J.H. Bryant, H.J. Dyess, J.T. Myrick, J.K. Sims, R.A. Swearinger, Z.T. Wall, W.J. Reid, Pear Lawhorn, R.C. Baugh. end # 40. The Schley County News Friday, October 9, 1908 No. 41 PASSING NEWS Hon. T.G. Hudson was here Wednesday. J.M. Collum came up from Americus Wednesday to vote. Mr.W.W. Childers was a prominent visitor here yesterday. Mr. Marion Dunn returned last Friday after a short visit to Worth county. Mr. R.E.L. Eason, coming from Albany Saturday, spent Sunday with his family. Mr. Peter Stewart, of Pouland (Poulan, Worth Co.) is the guest of his brother, Mr.John Stewart, this week. Dr. R.L. McMichael, of Buena Vista, was in Ellaville Monday morning on Business. Miss Marguerite Drane, of Buena Vista, spent Thursday with her sister, Mrs. E(ugene) R(oney) Jordan. Miss Martha Davis who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. W.E. Drane, left for her home Tuesday. Mr. R.W. Edwards arrived Thursday and will spend some time with Dr. and Mrs. C.H.Smith before going to Florida for the winter. Mr. Jack Slappey and Miss Ethel Carter, of Plains, drove over Sunday spending the day with Dr. and Mrs. H.S. Munro. We are mailing all of our nearest, dearest and most appreciated friends a little statement this week. We trust it will touch each and every heart, but most especially the pocket book. J.S. Hudson, of LaCrosse, holds the blue ribbon on a one horse farm. He has already gathered 16 bales and will get several more. Two hundred bushels of corn, a fine crop of potatoes, cane, peas, and gubers go with this farm. Uncle Johnie McCarty has recently jumped into national prominence by cause if his unusual methods applied on his little farm in this county. In last week's issue of the Chicago Blade, the front page of that paper was devoted to a large, blood red cartoon which very uniquely portrayed Uncle Johnie hithed up to the plow. Uncle Johnie was here Tuesday and when shown his newly acquired notoriety, he seemed very much pleased. Dr. B.L. Bridges, Messrs. Willis Hogg and D.A. Peacock made an automobile trip to Atlanta this week. They left Ellaville Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock and reached Atlanta at 5 in the afternoon, making pleasant stopovers at towns on the way. In speaking of the road conditions, Dr. Bridges says that the worst road they encountered on the route was the road leading from Ellaville to Lowe. This statement places the road condition in Schley county in rather bad shape, especially so when it is known by all that the road leading to Lowe is really the best road we have in the county. Will Schley county wake up to the importance of good roads---We hope she will. CARD OF THANKS The committee acting for the Sarah E. Hornady Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy wish here to extend their thanks to Mr. H.J. Williams for his exceeding kindness in tendering to them the use of his furniture store room on the last Wednesday for a place in which to serve an oyster dinner. His many courtesies shall be fully appreciated by every member of the chapter.----Mrs. E.L. Bridges, Mrs.S.C. Collins, Mrs. J.H. Cheney, Committee. FOR SALE Will sell at my house near County Line Church on the 29th of Oct., 1908 the following property, to wit: Two mules, one two horse wagon, a good lot of farming impliments, eight head of hogs, a fine cow and calf, household and kitchen furniture and a lot of corn and fodder. Sale to begin at 9 o'clock.---Mrs. Bell Holloway. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Georgia Schley County Agreeable to an order of Hon. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary of said county, will be sold on the 3rd day of Nov. 1908 between the lawful hours of sale at the courthouse door in Ellaville, the following realty to wit-- Lot No. 205 containing 202 1/2 acres more or less; east half of Lot No. 180 containing 101 1/4 acres more or less; 120 acres more or less off of Lot No. 181, known as the Elizabet Milner land; also 6 1/4 acres, more or less in the north west corner of Lot No. 14 according to the plat of the town of Ellaville, Ga., and known as the Knowlton place; also 10 acres, more or less, except 1/2 acre in the south east corner owned by M.B. Dunn, in the north western portion of the town of Ellaville, Ga., off of Lot No. 100 and bounded on the north by lands of C.L. Battle, Sr., on the east, south and west by streets surrounding Lot No. 14 according to the plat of Ellaville; all of said lands being in the 30th district of Schley County, Georgia. Also, one lot in the city of Americus, Ga., known as lot No. 12 in block No. 2, and described as follows: commencing at south west corner of Park Row and LaFayette sts., and running east along the north side of Park Row 70 feet to lot No. 11, thence north along line of No. 11, 185 feet to a 14 foot alley, thence along said alley 70 feet to LaFayette street, thence south along LaFayette st. 185 feet to starting point. Sold for the purpose of paying the debts and distribution among the heirs. Terms Cash. This Oct. 7th 1908. A.M. Caskey and C.M. Rainey, Executor, estate of C.L. Battle. end # 41. The Schley County News Friday, October 16, 1908 No. 42 PASSING NEWS Mr. E.T. Woods, of Dawson, spent Sunday here with homefolks. Mr. Walter Stewart returned from a business trip to Atlanta Tuesday. Col. and Mrs. J.B. Hudson came up from Americus Sunday and was with Mrs. Mary Myers a few days this week. Mrs. S.C. Collins left Thursday for Shellman, where she goes to represent the Missionary Society from this place. Mr. and Mrs.W.L. English spent Wednesday in Ellaville the guests of relatives. Misses Imogene Sears and Anna Mae Stewart went down to Americus Saturday. Mrs. Walter Sellars returned home from Atlanta Wednesday afternoon where she had been for some time at Dr. Noble's Sanitarium. Misses Ingram and Shumake, of Montezuma, spent a few hours here Monday with Mrs. A.A. Arrington. Mrs. Hardy, of Columbus, was the attractive guest of Mrs. E.L. Bridges Tuesday. Misses Julia Peacock and Dollie Allen spent Wednessday in Americus shopping. Mrs. J.N. Kiker, of Americus, spent a couple of days here this week the guest of Mrs. C.R. McCrory. Mrs. G.W. Chipley, of Columbus, is on a visit to her parents, Maj. and Mrs. E.S. Baldwin. Rev. W.K. Dennis, of Shellman, was shaking hands with his many friends here this week. Presiding Elder Johnston, of Dawson, preached at the Methodist church here Wednesday night. Mrs. S.E. and Miss Mary Hornady, of Dawson, was the guests of Miss Julia Peacock Monday night. Mrs. S.A. Royal and daughter Miss Minnie spent the day in Americus last week. STEWART--BALDWIN A surprise wedding was that of Miss Leila Stewart to Mr. Claude T. Baldwin, both of this place, on Wednesday evening at 9 o'clock in the parlor of the Methodist parsonage, Rev. C.A. Norton performing the ceremony. Both these young people are prominent in Ellaville social circles and are receiving congratulations from all. SUPERIOR COURT Superior court here this week was like the old woman's dance---soon over. Only one case tried, that being the case of Mrs. Lizzie and Artie Andrews vs. T.H. Walker, which resulted in a verdict against Mr. Walker for $2000 and interest from 1902. Motion for new trial being immediately offered by Mr. Walter's counsel. The grand jury made their final presentments Monday afternoon, not a single true bill was returned. The greater part of the time they were in session, was devoted to the question of good roads in Schley county. It is very gratifying to all that they reccommended the alternative road system, which puts it up to the county commissioners to take the matter in hand and begin a system of road working in our county that will soon place us in line with other progressive counties of the state. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS Georgia, Schley County--Mrs. J.W. Bridges having made application for twelve months support out of the estate of J.W. Bridges and appraisers duly appointed to set apart the same having filed their return, all persons are hereby notified to show cause before the court of Ordinary of said conty of the first Monday in Nov. 1908 why said application should not be granted and said return made the judgement of the court. Oct. 8, 1908. P.E. taylor, Ordinary. Georgia, Schley County--Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has applied to the Ordinary of said county for leave to sell lands belonging to the estate of A.J. Walters for the payment of debts and distribution, said application will be heard at the regular term of the court of Ordinary for the county to be held on the 1st Monday in Nov. next. Pito H. Smith, Administrator of estate of A.J. Walters. Georgia, Schley County--To all whom it may concern, W.H. Holloway having applied for administration on the estate of Mrs. Marthy Holloway, late of said county, this is to cite all and singular the creditors and next of kin of Mrs. Holloway to be and appear at my office on the first Monday in Nov. next or at such time as the law allows and show cause, if any they can, why permanent administration should not be granted to W.H. Holloway on the estate of Mrs. Marthy Holloway deceased. Witness my hand and official signature, this Oct. 7, 1908. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary of Schley County, Georgia. end # 42. The Schley County News Friday, October 23, 1908. PASSING NEWS Miss Julia Peacock spent Thursday in Macon. Mr. Philo H. Smith is one of our most recent subscribers to the News. Rev. and Mrs. J.N. Hudson are on a visit to friends in Screven county this week. Mrs. and Mrs. E.B. Barrow left Wednesday for Atlanta where they will spend several days very pleasantly. Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Edwards leave for their winter home at New Smyrna, Florida, this week. A bright little girl is a recent arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.A.Arrington. A little baby son was born to Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Lightner on last Sunday night. Our old friend, H.R. Patton, now of Bronwood, was in Ellaville this week. Mr. Kenneth Stewart, of Worth county, was the guest of Mrs. Jno. Stewart's family the past few days. Rev. R.F. Williamson has been confined to his bed for the past week, but his present condition indicates his early recovery. Under the escort of Commander A. Allen, the following veterans from Schley county attended the reunion at Atlanta this week: Messrs. T.J. Hixon, W.D. Murray, M.B.Dunn, P.Z. Hill, W.W. Dykes, E.T. Lightner, T.R. Strange and J. F(or T) Stewart.It is useless to say the occassion afforded many pleasant incidents to each and every veteran present. Mrs. E.W. Strange left for Atlanta Wednesday where she will spend several weeks with relatives. Mrs. J.N. Cheney and little son Joseph, are in Atlanta,the guests of Mr.and Mrs. C.H. Lewis. Col. and Mrs. E.J. Hart will make Ellaville their home after next Tuesday. They will occupy the home vacated by Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Duncan have moved into their new home on North Broad street. It is one of the prettiest and most commodious residences recently erected in Ellaville. Mrs. E.L. McGowan returned to her home at Savannah Wednesday. She was accompanied by Mrs. J.H. Cheney who will spend several weeks with her, and in the meanwhile will represent the Sarah E. Hornady Chapter, of this place, during the annual convention of the U.D.C.to be held there the later part of this month. All Schley county seems enthused over the good road question. Why delay action? Every day that passes only puts us that much further from a starting of this important project. The present board of Commissioners could do no act that would so surely cause them to live in the hearts and minds of fuure generations, as to at once call a meeting of the board and thereby set on foot a plan to begin this work as soon as practical. FRIDAY AFTERNOON RECITALS Prof. Drane extends a cordial invitation to all, and especially those interested in the school, to attend the public exercises on every Friday afternoon. These exercises will be continued throughout the term, during which time many interesting programs will be rendered by our boys and girls. Let everybody go out next Friday afternoon. ENGLISH--SLAPPEY A pretty home wedding was that of Miss Mamie English to Mr. Thomas Alex Slappey, solemnized at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Thomas English, on last Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Both these young people come of the very best families of this section, and she having many friends in Ellaville where she has often visited her sister Mrs. S.A. Royal. SCHOOLS OPEN MONDAY The public schools of this county will open next Monday, October 26th. It is expected that every teacher will be ready to begin work, and patrons are urged to enter their children the first day. The census enumeration last April shows we have lost about 150 pupils during the last five years, which will cut our appropriation about $400, and the new convict law will take seven or eight hundred dollars out of the school fund, yet we have arranged to run the schools six months the next term.---E.L. Bridges, C.S.C. WE NEED IT ANY OLD WAY One of our exchanges rises to give an account of a fastidious newly married lady who kneads bread with her gloves on. This incident is somewhat peculiar, but there are others: The editor of this paper needs bread with his shoes on; he needs bread with shirt on; he needs bread with his pants on; and unless some of our delinquent subscribers pay for the "bladder" it won't be long before he will need bread without a d---- thing on, and Ellaville is no garden of Eden in the winter time. end # 43. The Schley County News Friday, October 30, 1908 No. 44. BUGGIES BY THE CAR LOAD The Celebrated Henderson & Hull and Columbus Makes. The Best on Earth, and the best of all, I can save you from $5.00 to $10.00 on the price. EVERY ONE SOLD ON STRICT GUARANTEE. HARNESS AND WHIPS Get My Prices Before You Buy E.R. JORDAN. PASSING NEWS Contractors of the Artesian well have arrived with the entire outfit, and will by the latter part of the week begin work on the whole (hole?) that is to make Ellaville famous. U.D.C. The Sarah E. Hornady Chapter U.D.C. will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. J.C. Rainey on Monday afternoon, November 2nd, at 2 o'clock. All members are urged to be present. The following program will be rendered: Vocal solo-- selected--Mrs. Ed Bridges. Reading--"An appreciation of Uncle Remus"--Mrs. S.C. Collins. Lesson Study, No. 1 Reading--"A story of the war"--Mrs. E.R. Jordan Reading--"Uncle Remus"--Mrs. E.W. Strange Piano solo--selected--Miss McCrory Lesson Study, No. 2 Subject--Joel Chandler Harris, born at Eatonton, Ga., December 9th 1848; died in Atlanta, Ga., July 3rd 1908. Questions 1. What book read by Joel Chandler Harris, by his mother, inspired him to write his first story? 2. From what source did he get material for his stories, "Brer Fox and Brer Rabbit?" 3. Tell of his erly experience as a newspaper apprentice; of his first article published, and the editor's encouragement. When did he send his first contribution to a Northern magazine? 4. What book introduced the Countryman from Middle Georgia, and the Mountaineer of North Georgia? 5. Where did Mr. Harris live soon after the war, and with what publication was he connected? What other places claimed him as a resident, and what circumstances decided him to move to Atlanta? 6. When did he give to the world his Brer Fox and Brer Rabbit stories, and how were they received at the North, South, and even in England? 7. Describe his personal appearance; give instance of his characteristic modesty; Tell of his perpetual good humor and other traits. How was he reguarded by children everywhere? 8. How did Mr. Harris protest against what is generally known as a dialect story? 9. What did he say that people must be in literature as in life? 10. To what book, which was one of the causes of the warbetween the states has it been said that Uncle Remus was an answer? 11. Describe plantation life of antebellum days as pictured by Uncle Remus. What were his memories of he discipline of slavery, and does not he represent a large class of Southern negroes? 12. Name principal books written by Joel Chandler Harris. Upon what book does his reputation rest chiefly? Describe his home. Tell of his death and burial.--- Mrs. S.C.Collins, Mrs. E.R. Jordan, Program Committee. WHY A COUNTRY EDITOR IS ALWAYS RICH It has always been a great mystery to people who don't understand the newspaper business, how the publishers always get rich quick--if not quick--sure. We'll explain how that is just for the enlightenment of our many readers. In the first place, a child is born in this city. The attending physician gets $25, the editor gives the youngster and it's "proud parents" a send-off in the paper, for which the editor gets $0. It is christened. The minister gets $10, the editor gets his $00. It grows up and marries; the editor publishes a long- winded flowery article, and tells a dozen lies about the blushing bride; the minister gets $10 and a piece of cake and the editor gets $000. In the course of time, the once child dies, the doctor gets from $25 to $100 anyhow, the editor publishes a death notice and an obituary two columns long, lodge and society resolutions by the bushel, a lot of poetry and a free card of thanks and gets $0,000. Add them up, ye who read, and see all the editor gets out of that one baby from the time of it's birth till its death, and then wonder why editors are always rich. Add up the number of births and deaths and judge for yourself what our income is.---Exchange. end # 44. The Schley County News Friday, November 6, 1908 No. 45 PASSING NEWS Mr. H.B. Mauk of Buena Vista was in Ellaville Thursday on business matters. Mr. C.C. McCrory spent a few days at the Macon Fair this week. That Celebration sale at Hill's Department Store, Montezuma, Ga., will be the talk for miles around, don't fail to be on hand, Thursday, Nov. 12th. The News comes a day behind this week, which was caused by a legal advertisement getting in late. Our entire male population have been engaged in the supervision of the work on the artesian well this week- -the job will be done-up brown, of course. Messrs. O.C. Bullock, of Columbus, and George Lowe, Buena Vista, were here Wednesday in the interest of a proposed guano factory at this place. It is said to be a certainty, and work on same will begin at once. Col. J. F. Woods spent a few days at home this week after a stay away of a month in the peachtree business. Mrs. Hightower, of Thomaston, Misses Minor and Cary Wooten and Mrs. Wm. Wooten and daughter, of Buena Vista, were guests of Mrs. F.F. Dixon, Friday. Work on the well is progressing nicely, some three hundred feet of piping has been put in and if nothing out of the ordinary happens within the next ten days, Ellaville will have real genuine Artesian water. Dr. Bridges, assisted by Dr. DesPorts, of Columbus, performed a very difficult operation on Mrs. Hammett Kleckley, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Mott, on last Tuesday. She withstood the operation remarkably well and is now getting along nicely. Who said that Ellaville would never be a city? Just think of it,--An Artesian well and a guano factory at the same time. Misses Rebecca and Lula Mathis, of Americus, and Miss Marguarite Drane, of Buena Vista, are the guest of Mrs. E.R. Jordan at the Peacock House. Mrs. H.J. Williams received a telegram Tuesday bringing the sad intelligence of the death of her brother Mr. Charlie Baldwin, which occurred in Atlanta the same day. Mrs. Williams and Miss Lucy Baldwin, also a sister of the deceased, left immediately for Talbotton, where the funeral and burial services were conducted. GUANO FACTORY Application for charter has been applied for by Messrs. Roger Williams and J.H. Stephens, for the purpose of at once organizing and erecting a Guano factory at Ellaville. The factory will be located on the lot opposite the Schley Co.'s gin. It will be a general stock company, in which it is expected that money of our merchants, farmers, etc. will have an interest. This is another good move in favor of Ellaville's future progress. Everybody pull together for the success of this new enterprise. PUBLIC SALE At the public sale Tuesday, all of the real property of the estate of Judge Battle was offered for sale and sold at the usual good prices that Schley county property always brings. The Knowlton house and six acre lot was purchased by J.H. Stevens for $1250; the ten acres adjoining the Knowlton lot was bought by Hill & Wall at $805; the little old Battle homestead was purchased by C.L.Battle, Jr., at the price of $1000. LAST VOTE Many of the negro voters of Schley county handed in their last ticket on last Tuesday. Let us hope that when the new law goes into effect that those in authority will not only look to the elimination of the unworthy negro, but will make a clean sweep of something like twenty-five or thirty of the "white trash" gang who stand around on election day and cannot be moved with anything short of an explanation with $2.00 tied to the end of it. Nearly everybody knows the names and numbers of this gang, so it will be an easy matter to get rid of them under the good character clause of this new law, thus giving Schley county a lilly-white list of voters. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Petition for Charter Georgia, Schley County--- To the superior court of said county. The petition of J.H. Stevens of said state and county and Roger Williams, of Marion County, Georgia respectfully shows: 1. That they desire for themselves, their associates and successors to be incorporated and made a body politic under the name and style of the "Ellaville Guano Company" for the period of twenty years. 2. The principal office of said company shall be in the city of Ellaville, State (of Georgia) and County of Schley, but petitioners desire the right to establish branch offices within this state or elsewhere whenever the holders of the majority of the stock may so determine. 3. The object of said Corporation is pecuniary gain to itself and it's share holders. 4. The business to be carried on by said corporation is of buying, mixing and manufacturing and selling guano, to buy and sell cotton seed and to crush or grind the same and extract the oil from the same and to sell said oil and to make and sell cotton seed meal and cotton seed hulls and all the products of this cotton seed and the mixing of cotton seed products with other ingredients for the manufacture of a ____ and fertilizers or guano and to buy and sell goods, wares, merchandise and livestock of all kinds especially horses and mules, to buy and sell on credit and to give notes, mortgages or other evidence of indebtedness and do and perform any and all acts as shall be necessary or desirable to carry on such business as aforesaid. 5. The capital stock of said corporation shall be Fifteen Thousand Dollars with the privilege of increasing same to the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars by a majority vote of the holders, said stock to be divided into shares of one hundred dollars each, fifty percent of the amount of capital to be employed by them has been actually paid in. 6. Petitioners desire the right to have the subscription to said capital stock paid in money or property taken at fair valuation. 7. Petitioners desire the right to sue and be sued, to plead and be impleaded, to have and use a common seal, to make all necessary by laws and regulations and do all other things that may be necessary for the successful carrying on of said business including the right to buy, hold, and sell real estate and personal property suitable to the purpose of the corporation and to execute notes and bonds as evidence of indebtedness incured. or which may be incured in the conduct of it's affairs and to secure the same by mortgage security deed or other form of lien under existing law. 8. They desire for said incorporation the power and authority to apply for and accept amendments to its charter of other form or substance by a vote of a majority of its stock outstanding at the time. 9. They desire the right of renewal as provided by law. 10. They shall be liable for the unpaid capitol stock. 11. Wherefore, petitioners pray to be incorporated under the name and style aforesaid with the powers privileges and immunities herein set forth and as now or may hereafter be allowed a corporation of similar character under the laws of Georgia. C.R. McCrory, atty for petitioners. Georgia, Schley County---To Philo H. Smith, as administrator upon the estate of H(A). J. Walters, deceased, viz; Mrs. Zula Walters, Fred Walters, Lon Walters, R.S. Walters, Garrett Walters and Dennis Walters. Joe A. Devane, having made application to the Ordinary of Schley County, Georgia, to require Phil H. Smith, as administrator upon the estate of A.J. Walters, deceased, to make and execute to him titles of certain lands described in the two certain bonds for titles thereto attached, purporting to be signed by A.J. Walters, late of said county, deceased, the said application alleging that said land has been fully paid for, and the conditions of said bonds for titles compiled with. You and all parties concerned are hereby notified that said application will be heard before the court of Ordinary for Schley County on the first Monday in Decemebr 1908, and you are hereby required to then and there appear before said court and make objections, if any you have, why the said Philo H. Smith, as administrator upon said estate should not be required to make titles as prayed for. P.E. Taylor, Ordinary Schley County. Wille Myrtle Norman Vs. Philo H. Smith, Admr. estate A.J. Walters Application to perfect title under a bond title. Willie Myrtle Norman having made application to require titles to be executed to her to certain land described in a bond for title thereto attached, puporting to be signed by A.J. Walters, late of said county, deceased, the said application alleging that said land has been fully paid for. All parties concerned are hereby notified that said application will be heard before the ordinary for said county on the 1st Monday in Dec. 1908. This Nov. 2nd, 1908. Phil. E. Taylor, Ordinary. end # 45. The Schley County News Friday, November 13, 1908 No. 46 PASSING NEWS Miss Julia Peacock and Miss Mary Williamson left Wednesday morning for Atlanta to attend the U.D.C. Convention. Miss Imogene Sears went down to Americus Wednesday. The Artesian well is now 450 feet deep. It's no telling when it will stop. Dr. Bridges, Willis Hogg, Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Dixon went to Americus Tuesday night to see the Traitor at the Glover Opera House. W.F. Walters was called from Atlanta on last Tuesday on account of the illness of his brother Lon, spending a few days with the family. The little rise in the cotton market this week has helped some. Mrs. C.A. Murphey, of Alabama, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Bridges, coming Saturday. Miss Finney came Wednesday from Atlanta to nurse Mr. Lon Walters who has been quite sick. Mrs. J.N. Kiker, of Americus, has been a pleasant guest of Col. and Mrs. C.R. McCrory the past week. The Ellaville Guano Co., has already made arrangements with the Central Railroad for a side-track, which will be put in within the next few days. Col. G.P. Munro, ever genial and good-looking, came down from Buena Vista Wednesday, and spent a few hours with the courthouse loafers. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers Williams, of Doyle, will become citizens of our town between this and January the first. We take pleasure in extending a glad welcome to these good people. There is more joy in a print office over one sinner that pays in advance and abuses the editor on every possible occasion than there is over ninety and nine who borrow the paper, sing its praises, without contributing a cent to keep it out of the poor house. Dr. H.S. Munro attended the Medical Association at Atlanta this week. Mrs. C.B. Johnson and Mrs. M.D. Herring, spent Wednesday with Mrs. J.V. Pilcher. Mr. O.V. Lamar, of Columbus, was here Thursday, coming on business. W.L. English came over from Americus Thursday, spending a few hours. Rev. J.N. Hudson left Wednesday for Savannah. Col. and Mrs. J.R. Williams came up from Americus Wednesday, spending the day with Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Stewart. Mr. J.H. Stevens and family will make their home in Ellaville next year. Mr. Stevens will remodel the old Knowlton home. Judge J.M. Lowe, one of Buena Vista's oldest and most highly respected citizens, spent Wednesday here. The judge has many strong friends in Ellaville, as in days past it was probably due more to his efforts that the B.V. & E. Railroad was built, which has done more for the development of our town and county than can be attributed to all other sources combined. Mr. A.M. Horn, of Macon county died on last Sunday at the age of 93. He was one of the oldest and most widely known citizens of this section, and was the only man of our acquaintance that bore the distinction of being a veteran of three wars--the Indian, the Mexican and the Civil wars. GUANO FACTORY Messrs.Bullock and Bussey, of Columbus, were in Ellaville Thursday in the interest of another proposed Guano factory, which will in probability be built here between this and the first of January. This institution will be local in its nature, several of our most prominent citizens being connected with same. This enterprize together with the Ellaville Guano Co.'s plant will give Ellaville and Schley county as good fertilizer facilities as any town in Georgia. Besides it gives a muchly needed start in the right direction, that of some mutual _____ interest in our town. Let every body get together and pull for both these two projects. THE GLOBE TROTTER VISITS ELLAVILLE Thursday morning a lean and Kakhi clad man whose shoulders dangled a knapsack walked briskly into Ellaville. This individual was E.C. Ruth, of Pittsburgh, Pa., otherwise known as "Grit," the Globe Trotter, and he has now gotten well on the way for a 20,000 mile walk for which if completed in three years, he will receive the sum of $20,000 from the Sportsman Club of Pittsburg, which Andrew Carnegie is a well known member of. Mr. Ruth was given a list of cities which he was supposed to visit. The requirements were that he report to the mayor of each town and get his signature, which has to be forwarded to the club headquarters in evidence of his having been there. They require that he go through Mexico to the coast of South America and while there get the signature of the governor, back to California and then to Alaska, over to Montreal, back to California and then across the country to Portland, Me., and then down to Philadelphia and then back to Pittsburgh. The reason for having to cross the country twice from Montreal is to cover the 20,000 miles. According to the rules of the contract, Mr. Ruth cannot ride by any means, no matter how short the distance, whenever he comes to a river or creek, if there is no bridge he has to swim or ford it, if the river is shallow enough, or walk until he comes to a crossing place. The hat he wears was furnished him by the National Hatter & Clothiers, whom will pay him the sum of $100.00 if he uses it throughout the entire trip and returns to them when he reaches Pittsburg. In all, Mr. Ruth has covered over 2000 miles in little over two months. Should he succeed, the trip will be the longest ever made and all previous records will have been broken. end # 46. The Schley county News Friday, November 20, 1908 No. 47 PASSING NEWS H.R. Patton, of Bronwood, was a visitor here this week. Mr. Doster, of Rochelle, made friends a visit here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Slappey, of LaCrosse, spent Sunday here the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Collins. Mrs. J.C. Strange and Mrs. T.H. Walker spent Thursday here with friends. Mr. P.S. Stevens, of Putnam, has been one among the attendance of the meeting at the Methodist church here. Dr. B.L. Bridges and Dr. H.S. Munro attended the District Medical Association at Montezuma on Wednesday. Misses Susie Strange and Lucy Moot, of Andrew Chapel were in town shopping Monday. Mr. W.T. Myers, of Americus, made his parents a visiit here Sunday. Miss Myrtice Strange, of Andrew Chapel, is with her aunt, Mrs. E.W. Strange this week. Mr. John Stewart as a delegate from Schley county to the meeting of the Farmer's Union at New Orleans, returned home Saturday. Mr. Stewart gives an interesting account of his trip. The depot at Putnam burned on last Wednesday night, also one freight box. Several tons of guano and flour was being all the merchandise on hand. The origin of the fire is unknown. J.B. Williamson spent Sunday in Columbus. Mr. L.E. Tondee went down to Bronwood last week on a hunting trip. Miss Mary Lightner is spending the week with Miss Irene Murray. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Royal spent a couple of days at LaGrange this week with their daughter, Miss Bobbie. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Royal and their little son Grady, are unamimous in their sympathy on account of an amputation of Grady's arm on last Tuesday, which became necessary as the result of his falling and breaking it some weeks ago. POINDEXTER TONIC COMPANY The above company has recently been formed in Ellaville and have purchased from Mr. A.A. Poindexter, the proprietor of Poindexter Tonic, the formula and all rights and privileges for the manufacture of said Tonic. For the past month the company has been engaged in perfecting plans and arrangements for placing this remedy on the market, and they take this occasion to state to the public, that Poindexters Tonic may be had in all the drug stores in this part of the country within the next 30 days. This is no new preparation to the people of Schley county, and many who have tried it will testify to its merits, as being one of the best remedies for indigestition and all stomach troubles ever placed on the market. The manufacture of this remedy will be in the hands of parties who have had many years experience with drugs and medicines and the public may rest assured that every precaution will be taken to keep it up to its high standard of purity and excellence. We welcome this! new enterprise into our town and community, and predict success for them in a financial way, as well as doing much good in relieving suffering humanity. SAWMILL BURNED Barnes Bros., saw mill, located on Mr. E.T. Lightner's place was totally destroyed by fire on last Monday night. In addition to the loss of the mill outfit there was several hundred dollars worth of lumber that went up with the flames, some thirty thousnd feet of this amount belonging to Dr. J.S. Lightner, of this place. In all it was a heavy loss on all parties concerned. It is thought that the mill was set on fire but as yet no clue pointing to the perpretators has been discovered. BUGGIES FOR SALE One two seated buggy with pole and shalves, one single buggy. Both practically good as new. If you want a "sho nough" bargain, apply to J.H.Cheney. I am advised that the Pension Department is all checked up and ready to pay the fourth quarter pensions, but that the State has not the money to make the payment. Pensioners need not be alarmed, payment will be made at the earliest day possible, when the funds are available.---Phil E. Taylor, Ordinary. Messrs. E.J. Hart and Claude Dixon went over to Americus Thursday on business. end # 47 The Schley County News Friday, November 27, 1908 No. 48 PASSING NEWS Mr. J.E. Stewart, of Americus, spent Thursday here. Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Monk attended the races at Savannah this week, going from LaCrosse. Mr. John Garfield, of Macon, spent a few days the past week with Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Stewart. Hon. W.D. Murray and wife were guests of Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Williams at Americus Tuesday. Misses Ada and Effie Myers, of Americus, are guests of their grandmother, Mrs. T.J. Myers. Mrs. Agustus Lewis, of Broxton, came Wednesday and is with parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Williams. Mrs.C.A. Murphey and children after spending some time with Mrs. E.L. Bridges left this week for her home in Alabama. Miss Finney, of Atlanta, spent a few days this week with Mrs. Sam Williamson. Miss Lena Williams, of Americus, is the guest of Mrs. W.D. Murray. Miss Claude Livingston, of Smithville, arrived yesterday and is with Miss Dollie Allen. Miss McAfee, of Americus, is the guest of Miss Luella Woods. Mrs. Roney Jordan spent a few days at Buena Vista this week. Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Dixon and Mrs. J.R. Jordan spent Thanksgiving with parents at Buena Vista. The Farmer's Union News is urging all the members of that organization to plant less cotton and make more hog and harmony next year--that's good advice. All business suspended Thursday except the artesian well---the pump went up and down just the same. Mr. W. Hornady, of Dawson, spent Thanksgiving with relatives here. The Buena Vista railroad also observed Thanksgiving--so we've been informed. Mr. Robert Strange made his periodical visit to Butler Sunday. Capt. C.L. Peacock is at Savannah this week taking a look at the auto races. MIDWAY ITEMS Our school is progressing very nicely under the careful management of Prof. Garrett. Misses Laurie Smith and Lucie Rainey were the charming visitors of Mrs. I.M. Livingston, the third Sunday. Mr. E.E. Jernigan must find something very attractive over near Midway. Miss Rosa Fulford was the guest of Miss Jessie Murray, Sunday. Elmo Jernigan and Leon Ellis visited the latter's father, Sunday. John Giles returned home from Camilla Saturday, and is slowly improving. Mrs. L.A. Cook, of Macon, visited her brother Mr. W.T. Fulford last week. Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Payde, of Butler, were the guests of Mrs. Jas. Kelly, Sunday. Mr. J.T. Oliver has been visiting relatives in Worth County for the past two weeks. Misses Lillie and Myrtis Hambric (Hambrick) and their little brother George, spent Sunday with their brother, Mr. J. Hambric. Misses Myrtle Kelly, Jessie Murray and Ruby Hambric were the guests of Miss Marye Gilmore Tuesday night. Prof. Woodie Garrett and Miss Anuye Smith were seen out driving third Sunday P.M. Mr. Walter Edwards and Miss Johnston, of Grangerville, attended singing at Midway Sunday. Married, at the residence of Rev. J.M. Bray last Sunday P.M. at 4 o'clock, Mr. J.N. Bryant to Miss Mattibel Allmon, Rev. J.M. Bray officiating. Miss Allmon was one of Macon county's most charming young ladies, while Mr. Bryant is a hustling business man. Quite a number of friends and relatives were assembled to witness the happy affair.--Reader. Our town and county was thrown into a state of wild excitement Friday morning when the news reached Ellaville that a strange negro had entered the home of Mr. Andrew Sellars, near Hopewell church, and made a criminal attack upon his wife, there being no one present but Mrs. Sellars and little baby. Upon threats of the negro, Mrs. Sellars became frightened, took her baby and ran to the home of a nearby neighbor, reporting the occurance, her husband was at once notified, and in a short while a posse of determined citizens were in hot pusuit of the negro who had fled to a near swamp. DR. SMITH DEAD As we go to press, we learn of the death of our esteemed neighbor and citizen, Dr. C.H. Smith, his useful life coming to a close Friday night at 8 o'clock, after a lingering illness of several months standing. TO THE FARMERS Having been appointed by the Agricultural Department of the U.S. as agent for Schley County, in the demonstration and cooperative work, I take this method of asking every farmer ofhis county, both white and black, that wishes to increase the yield of his acres to co-operate with me in this work. We ask that you do this at once, as this is the opportune time to enter this work. In accepting this proposition you can be assured that it is for your good only, that the government is working. So if you desire to help your-self, drop me a postal and will call to see you and explain out proposition. If you have a phone, call me up and ask all the questions you like. If I can't answer them, I'll refer the matter to our govenment officials.--- O.L. Peacock, agent. Referring to the above announcement, I would be glad to meet every farmer of the county at the court house next Saturday 28th of Nov., at 2 o'clock to discuss this subject . I cordially invite every man in the county to attend this meeting.---O.L. Peacock. end # 48 The Schley County News Devoted to Giving the News, Encouraging the Progress and Aiding the Prosperity of Schley County. J.H. Cheney, Ed. and Mgr. Ellaville, Ga., Friday, December 4, 1908 No. 49 PASSING NEWS H. Willis Hogg went to Buena Vista Tuesday. Mrs. R.E. Hill went down to Americus Monday. Mrs. E.L. Bridges spent Monday in Americus, shopping. The Farmers Union held a very interesting session here Tuesday, a good attendance being present. Mrs. J.B. Williamson returned home Monday from Columbus where she had been on a visit to relatives. Mrs. J.N. Kiker, of Americus, spent several days last week atthe home of Mrs. C.H. Smith. Dr. and Mrs. Smith, of Mauk, passed thru Ellaville Tuesday enroute to Americus, stopping here for a few hours. Jack Woods came down from Columbus Sunday and spent the day with home-folks. Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Hill visited their sister, Mrs. Lee Gardner, at Oglethorpe, Sunday. Rev. C.D. Carter and Mrs. T.J. Murphey have recently made some valuable improvements on their homes in the Northern part of the city. Mr. and Mrs. Devane, of Macon, are the guests of their parents Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Chapman, this week. Mrs. R.W. Edwards and Miss Annabel McCrory spent Wednesday in Americus. Mrs. Evans, of Plains, and Miss Ida Munro, of Putnam, spent Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. H.S. Munro. We are glad to note that Grady Royal is improving rapidly since undering (undergoing) his recent operation. Dr. J.S. Lightner will soon have a pretty home on College Street, work began on same Tuesday. Mr. Larkin has the contract. The regular meeting of Knights of Pythias was held at the Masonic Hall Tuesday night, a good number being present, and rank of Knight was conferred upon Mr. Luther Womack. Mrs. Sam Williamson and Mrs. E.E. Collins went down to Americus today shopping. E.B. Hornady, of Buena Vista, attended the funeral of Dr. C.H.Smith here Saturday. IN MEMORY OF DR. SMITH In the death of Dr. Chesterfield Harrell Smith which occured on last Friday night, Ellaville lost one of her oldest and most useful citizens. Possibly there is not another man in the county who was so thoroughly identified with the past history of our town from its infancy up to the present, than was Dr. Smith. In all things pertaining to the welfare or the development of his town and its people he was ever active, conscientious and progressive, and while his death came at the end of a long and useful career, it was nevertheless a sad blow, not only to his immediate family, but to an entire people as well. Dr. Smith was born Nov.30th un 1829 in Macon, Ga., he died in Ellaville, Ga., Nov. 27th, 1908. He attended Medical College in Richmond, Va., for some time and graduated in Savannah, Ga., where he received his diploma in 1855 and also won a prize from Savannah Medical College for the best thesis. After spending some time practicing medicine in Atlanta, he came here and settled in Pond Town, he assisted in the laying out of this beautiful little village Ellaville and had his pretty drug store rolled up in one of its most beautiful localities, as soon as it became the Co. site, when he gratified his desire to make lovely his surroundings by planting flowers keeping his mind full of that which goes to make life attractive, and develope the good in others. He and Mr. Henry Davis (who was one of Ellaville's merchants) organized the Methodist Sunday school and filled the office of Superintendant, which school will ever stand as a monument to his memory, and of which he was Superintendant until the spring of this year, when his suffering made him reluctantly give up, since then his beautiful submission to God's will has been pronounced, and in patience and quietness of soul he had waited for he change which he knew would come. He moved to Perry before the war and entered the Confederate service as Lieutenant of the Perry Artillery at its commencement and after the war returned to Ellaville, and in 1869 married Mrs. J.F. Berry, nee Miss Susie M. Sherman. In 1870 they moved to LaGrange, but in 1872 returned to Ellaville after persistant invitation to come back, where his life was spent until 1893 when he went to New Smyrna, Fla., where he practiced medicine until the disease of which he died (cancer on the face) made him give up the beautiful home there to return to dear old Ellaville for the remainder of his life. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Methodist church of this place. Witnessed by hundreds of friends whose presence attested their approval of his long and Godly walk among men. The burial ceremonies were conducted by his brother Masons at the grave in the Ellaville cemetery. MISS WILSON AND MR. STRANGE TO WED IN DEC. Mr. and Mrs. W(illiam) B(enjamin) Wilson, of Butler, announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Essie Janet, to Mr. Robert Hill Strange, to be solemnized at their home on Thursday afternoon, December the 17th. This announcement will be received with a great deal of interest by the many friends of this popular young couple. U.D.C. MEETING The Sarah Hornady Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. H.J. Williams on Monday afternoon, Dec. 7, at 2:30 o'clock. All members are urged to be prompt in attendance. Program, Piano Solo, Miss Julia Peacock Biographical Sketch of Sidney Lanier, Miss Dollie Allen Reading, Song of the Chattahoochee, Mrs. E.R. Jordan Appreciation of Sidney Lanier, Mrs. Enoch Collins Vocal Solo, Miss Lucy Baldwin Biographical Sketch of Henry Rootes Jackson, Mrs. J.C. Rainey Reading, The Old Red Hills of Georgia, Mrs. H.J. Williams An Interesting Incident in the Life of a Georgia Prominent in the Confederacy, Mrs. J.B. Williamson Piano Solo, Miss Annabel McCrory. Mrs. S.C. Collins, Mrs. E.R. Jordan, Program Committee. PUBLIC SALE Will be sold before the court house door in the town of Ellaville, Ga., to the highest bidder, for cash on the 1st Tuesday in January 1909, between the legal hours of sale, the following property to wit: One half undivided interest in stock of merchandise, owned by Williams & Walters, being in the town of Ellaville, Ga. Said one half undivided interest to be sold as the property of A.J. Walters, deceased, and sold under and by authority of H.J. Williams, as surviving partner of the firm of Williams & Walters. This Dec. 3rd 1908. H.J. Williams, surviving partner of Williams & Walters. end # 49. The Schley County News Friday December 11, 1908 No. 50 PASSING NEWS Judge Bill Butt, of Buena Vista, spent yesterday here. Work on the guano factory is rapidly progressing. Mr. E.T. Woods, of Dawson, is here on a visit. Ellaville is a town of slow but steady growth--we'll get there by and by. Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Davis, of Americus,spent Sunday here the guests of Mrs. Lillie Dixon. Mrs. I.M. Mott, of Americus, came up from Americus last week spending a few days with relatives. Mrs. C.A. Norton returned home Wednesday from a visit to friends at Cordele. Mrs. Mollie Snider, of Americus, is on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.V. Bridges. Mr. Lon Walters left Tuesday for Albany, where he will spend a while with the family of Col. Jesse Walters. Mrs. T.G. Cheney and daughter, Miss Minnie, of Montezuma, spent several days here this week with Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Cheney. Mrs. Philo H. Smith and little daughter, of Americus, came up Wednesday afternoon, spending the night with Mr. Smith at the Peacock Hotel. Col. and Mrs. W.P. Wallace, of Americus, was here Monday, Col Wallace being in attendance at Ordinary's court. Judge Z.A. Littlejohn came up from Americus Monday for the purpose of granting a charter to the Ellaville Guano Factory, returning home on the noon train. SAD DEATH AT AMERICUS A phone message received by Mr. A.A. Arrington Thursday night brought the sad news of the death of little Miss Mildred Arrington, which occured the same night at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Chambliss. She was 14 years of age, and the daughter of the late M (or H) T. Arrington, who was for years held in the highest esteem by the people of Schley County. APPLICATION FOR CHARTER State of Georgia, Schley County. To the Superior Court of Said County: W.D. Murray, A.C. Murray, L.G. Stewart, J.B. Williamson, E.W. Strange, A.A. Arrington, C.R. McCrory, S.A. Royal, R.E. Hill, C.B. Johnson, et. al. of said county, present this, their petition for incorporatiuon, and show that: 1. They desire that they and such other persons as may hereafter be associated with them and their successors and assigns be incorporated and made a body politic and corporate under the corporate name of: SCHLEY COUNTY COTTON COMPANY, for the period of twenty years, with the privilege of renewal at the expiration of said period. 2. The prinncipal office and place of doing business of said corporation is to be the town of Ellaville, Schley County, Georgia, but petitioners pray that said corporatiion have the right to transact business and have branch ofifces elsewhere. 3. The capital stock is FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS, divided into shares of Twenty Five Dollars each, 75 per cent of the capital stock having been already paid in. Petitioners pray the right to increase the capital stock from time to time, not to exceed the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars. 4. The object of said corproration is pecuniary gain to the stockholders, and the business proposed to be carried on is the owning and operating of a public cotton ginnery; to build, own and operate a cotton seed oil mill, cotton seed crushers, etc.; to build, own and operate a guano factory or mixer, for the purpose of manufacturing all kinds of commercial fertilizers; to buy and sell fertilizers; to buy and sell cotton seed, cotton seed meal, etc., to buy, have and use all necessary commodities to successfully carry on the business of said corporation. 5. It is prayed that said corporation have power to engage in such business and in its corporate capacity to sue and be sued and to contract and be contracted with, buy sell, lease rent, have own and enjoy property of all kinds, real and personal, deemed advantageous to its business, to take and give mortages, notes, liens and other obligations, appoint and employ officers, agents and servants for the transaction of its business; to have and use a corporate seal, change and abolish the same at pleasure, to make by-laws, rules and regulations, and do and perform all acts and to have and enjoy all rights and privileges and immunities and franchises incident or advantageous to its business. 6. Petitioners further pray that the stock holders shall be liable or bound in their individual capacity, and shall only be liable to the amount of their stock either crdited or paid in. 7. Wherefore petitioners pray this by order of this court a charter of incorporation may be granted incorporating petitioners, their associates, successors and assigns as herein prayed. J.h.Cheney, atty. for petitioners, this Dec. 11, 1908. end # 50. The Schley County News Friday, Dec. 18, 1908 No. 51 PASSING NEWS Mrs. J.C. Rainey wentdown to Americus Tuesday. Mrs. L.E. Tondee is on a visit to relatives at Bronwood. Mrs. H.F. Dixon, left Monday for Thomaston where she is visiting Mrs. S.M. Callier. J.H. Cheney attended city court at Oglethorpe this week. Haynes Collins visited friends at Buena Vista Friday. Mrs. Sam Williamson made her mother Mrs. Chadwick, a visit at Columbus this week. Col. C.R. McCrory went down to Bronwood Wednesday on legal business. Rev. J.N. Hudson and family left Wednesday for their new home at Macon. Miss Bessie Walker, of Americus, was the guest of Mrs. C.L. Battle this week. Rev. A.B. Wall and wife, of Homerville, is on a visit to his mother, Mrs. M.J. Wall. Rev. Lute Davis, of Atlanta, is here on a visit to Mrs. C.H. Smith. Miss Sarah Bullock, of Buena Vista, is the attractive guest of Mrs. E.R. Jordan. Miss Bobby Royal, who is attending college at LaGrange, came home Wednesday night to spend the holidays. Miss Maxwell, of Atlanta, who has been nursing Mr. T.V. Bridges, left Tuesday for her home, Mr. Bridges' condition being improved. Mr. A.A. Arrington, Miss Alice Arrington and Mrs. L.H. Peacock attended the funeral of Miss Mildred Arrington at Americus last week. Rev. W.K. Dennis, of Shellman, spent a few days with friends in the city this week, while here preached to a large and appreciative congregation Wednesday night. C.H. DAVIS GOES WITH BANK OF SOUTHWESTERN GEORGIA The people of Ellaville and Schley county will be glad to learn that Mr. Cleve Davis, coming from Americus, will after the first of January make his home in Ellaville. Mr. Davis has accepted the position as Manager of the Bank of Southwestern Georgia, to take the place of Mr. Philo H. Smith who recently resigned. Cleve Davis was born and reared to manhood in Ellaville and it was with much regret that his friends gave him up many years ago upon his removal to Americus, where he has ever held a position of trust and honor with credit to himself and satisfaction to his employer, upon his return to his old home, where he will perhaps spend the remainder of his life, he will receive a most cordial welcome. In coming to Ellaville, Mr. Davis resigns a good position with one of the largest business institutions in Americus, and as he said, "it was only that he wished to get back home" that caused him to (make) the change. The Bank of Southwestern Georgia is more than fortunate in procuring his services. As to honor and integrity, he needs no recomendation. His high traits of character and moral standing has ever been conspicious from early boyhood to his present age. It is safe to say that the business of the bank has fallen into most worthy hands and that it will be a great pleasure and privilege for our people to do business with our old-time friend. WILSON--STRANGE The marriage of Miss Essie Wilson to Mr. Robert Strange was solemnized on Thursday at high noon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Wilson, at Butler, shortly after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Strange left for Ellaville, reaching here on the 11:30 train that night. They are now at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Strange, where a reception will be tendered them to-night. Mr. Editor, Will you please allow us space to express our hearty appreciation to the members and friends of the Andrew Chapel Sunday school for the many and timely packages of eatables given in their very heavy pounding on last Monday. We receive the same as a token of love and friendship and pray that we in the providence of God, will be able to show in return our love in that we render to each and all the very best service possible. Most respectfully, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Norton. MR. LARKIN FALLS FROM BUILDING Contractor Larkin while at work on Dr. Lightner's home on last Wednesday morning was thrown to the ground by a falling scaffold, his leg being broken and ankle badly dislocated. His wounds were dressed by Drs. Munro and Sears, and the following day (he) was carried to his home at Americus, where he is getting along as nicely as could be expected under the circumstances. end # 51. Issue # 52, 1908 Schley papers. The Schley County News Friday, December 25, 1908 No. 52 PASSING NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Burt will attend the marriage of Mr. Willie Burt and Miss Katie Will McNeil, at Buena Vista Tuesday. Mr. H. Willis Hogg is on a visit to relatives at Upatoie. Miss Davis, of Woodberry, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Rob Drane. Miss Martha Baldwin arrived Monday, coming from Shady Dale and will spend the holidays here. Mr. Lon Walters returned home Tuesday after a visit of several days to relatives in Sumter county. Misses Alice Lightner and Mildred Collum, came home Wednesday from the G.N.I. college to spend Xmas. Mr. and Mrs. T.O. Murray, of Selma, Ala., are the guests of Rev. and Mrs. J.M. Murray. Misses Lula and Katherine Hurst of Perry, will be the attractive guests of Mrs. J.H. Cheney. Mrs. W. ? Hodges and Masters Burton and Russell Bridges, of Atlanta, are here to spend Xmas with relatives. Col. and Mrs. T.A. Hixon, of Americus, and Mr. S.R.Bridges and sister, Miss Padett, of Atlanta will be guests at Dr. Bridges' "Dutch Supper" on Tuesday evening. The swellest entertainment that will be given during the Xmas holidays will be the "Dutch Supper" given by Dr. B.L. Bridges at home on the evening of December the twenty-ninth. A family reunion will be had at the home of Dr. and Mrs. C.G. Jones during the holidays. Those who will be present will be Mrs. G.W. Payne, of Oglethorpe; Mr. and Mrs. Stacey Jones and W.W. Jones, of Columbus, and Mr. Charlie Jones, of Atlanta. Judge Taylor has been busy the past week in performing a duty of labor and love--that of paying off Schley county pensioners. Misses Susie Bell Payne and Ruth Arrington, of Americus will be the popular guests of relatives here during the Xmas holidays. Misses Carrie and Mae Mott, of barnesville, will be pleasant visitors here next week. Miss Luella Woods is on a visit to relatives at Dawson. Mrs. L.E. Tondee came home Saturday from a visit to relatives at Bronwood. Mrs. Minnie Hale, of Bainbridge, is with her mother, Mrs. D.W. Rainey. Mrs. Ed Eubanks, of Ft. Valley is on a visit to Rev. and Mrs. R.F. Williamson. Mrs. C.H. Smith spent a few days at Americus this week, the guest of Mrs. J.N. Kiker Mr. and Mrs. Silas DeWolf, of Columbus, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Williamsonthis week. Col. and Mrs. J.R. Williams, of Americus, is spending the day with Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Stewart. Rev. and Mrs. A.B. Wall, after a week's visit to their mother, Mrs. M.J. Wall here, left for their new home at Sycamore, Thursday. WILL TAKE CHRISTMAS The News will take holiday next week, consequently there will be no paper issued on next Friday. We take the occasion to return our sincere thanks for the liberal support accorded the News during the year drawing to a close, and wish for our friends a Christmas full of joy and a New Year full of happy possibilities. RECEPTION AT MRS. STRANGE One of the most beautiful receptions of the season was that given by Mrs. E.W. Strange in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hill Strange and bridal party on last Tuesday evening from 8 to 11. The receiving line being formed in the parlor, composed of Mr.and Mrs.R.H. Strange, Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Jordan and Miss Myrtis Strange and Mrs. Arthur Murray. The house was beautifully decorated, palms and ferns being used throughout all the appartments, the color scheme of red and green was used in the dining room. The table was covered with a handsome Clany(?) Lace cloth, and as its center piece a large vase of pink carnations combined with feathery ferns and resting on a silver mirror. On te table were baskets of mints. The alcove where punch was served was banked with ferns. Misses Imogene Sears and Lucy Baldwin presiding. At 10 o'clock a delicious salad course was served. Those attending Mrs. Strange were Misses Julia Peacock, Maude Williamson, Mrs. E.L. Bridges and Mrs. J.H. Cheney. MASONIC NOTICE All the members of Washington Lodge F.A. & M., are requested to attend the communication at their Lodge room next Monday evening, the 27th. At this meeting the new officers will (be) installed. After the installation, the Master degree will be conferred, after which a light banquet will be served. J. T. Royal, W.M. WATER TESTED PURE The state chemist has analyzed the Artesian water hereand gives the following analysis: The water contains in 1,000,000 parts----- Free ammonia........................................ .008 Albuminoid ammonia............................... .004 Nitrogen in nitrates none Chlorine................................................ 4.20 Oxygen required organic mat.................. .90 Total solids.......................................... 98.00 Odor, none. Taste, pleasant. Color, slightly turpid. "The water is quite pure and wholesome." end # 52.