Schley County GaArchives News.....Issues 43-50 1909 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00011.html#0002514 December 10, 2005, 7:42 pm The Schley County News 1909 The Schley County News Friday, Nov. 5, 1909 No. 43 FOR SALE 230 acres of desirable farm land 1 mile and a quarter of town. 1 good new six room dwelling house and two 3 room tenant houses, and other necessary out houses. R.E.L. Eason LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Georgia, Schley County By virtue of an order of the court of Ordinary of said county will be sold at public outcry, on the first Tuesday in December 1909 at the court house in said county, between the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situate in said county to wit: All of lot of land number ninety seven (97), all of lot of land number one hundred and twenty seven (127), and all of lot of land number one hundred and twenty eight (128), lying and being in the 30th district of said county, containing in all six hundred acres more or less. Also one house and lot in the city of Ellaville, Ga., situated on the north west corner of Broad and Murphy streets, said lot containing one acre of land more or less. Sold for the purpose of paying debts and distribution among the heirs. Terms cash. This Nov. 1st, 1909 Claude Dixon, Adm. on Estate of Mrs. M.G. Dixon. ___________________________________ The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie McNeal deeply sympathize with them in the loss of their baby, its death occurring on Thursday morning. The burial will take place at Fellowship church this afternoon. WHITE-PATTON Early Sunday morning at the home of the bride's parents on Benson Street, Miss Lois Claire White and Dr. Robert Patton were united in marriage, Rev. O.L. Kelly officiating. The parlor was artistically decorated with cut flowers which added a dainty note of color to the back ground of ferns and palms. Owing to the recent bereavement of the bride's family, the ceremony was a very quiet one, only the relatives and a few chosen friends were present. The bride is the cultured daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.H. White and has endeared herself to hosts of friends all over the state as well as here in Hartwell where she has won an envied place in the esteem of all by her charming traits of character. She is a graduate of the State Normal School at Athens and for two years was a valuable teacher of the Hartwell Institute. Dr. Patton is a well known young business man of our town and has numbers of friends who wish for him and his bride all happiness in their new life. Dr. and Mrs. Patton left on the six o'clock train for South Georgia, where they will be for a short while, after which they will be at home to their friends at their new home on Benson Street.---The Hartwell Sun. _____________________________________ We have some very fine photo's taken of different scenes of Ellaville. They are on nice post cards. The scenes are beautiful. Call and let us show them to you. 2 for 5 cents, or 25 cents per doz. (Transcriber's note: We have what I believe to be three of the post card scenes mentioned here in the Schley photo archives, contributed by Ernie Jones. This helps to date the postcards.) http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/schley/photos.html PUBLIC SALE Will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder, at my home in this county, on Tuesday, 23rd day of November 1909, the following personal property, to wit 125 bushels of corn, 1500 bushels of fodder, 4 head fattening hogs, 1 good Tison and Jones buggy, 1 two horse wagon, cotton planter and other farming utensils, and household and kitchen furniture.---T.B. Gilmore. FOR SALE 1 two seated Surrey and harness in good condition, also 1 Square Piano (Vose) cheap. Address S.J. Reese, Ellaville, Ga., Route 2. end # 43 The Schley County News Friday, Nov. 12, 1909 No. 44 CHEAP MONEY J.C. Rainey and J.H. Cheney have made especial arrangements with the Western Capitalist whereby they can loan to all who wish to borrow money, on five year loans, on real estate, at a remarkable low rate of interest. If you want to borrow money, see us before doing so. We can save you money...............Rainey & Cheney. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Dr. C..G. Jones purchased the home of Mr. T.C. Tondee on Oglethorpe street and will reside there in the future. CARD OF THANKS We are very grateful and appreciate the kind and tender services rendered by those who were so attentive during the illness and death of our little one. We take this method of expressing our feelings to one and all. Most Respectfully, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McNeal BRYANT-HAMBRIC A marriage of much local interest and one that came as a surprise to their many friends was that of Miss Lilla Mae Bryant to Mr. George Hambric, the ceremony being performed at the home of Rev. C.D. Carter on Thursday night. Miss Bryant was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bryant, who reside near Midway. For the past few months she had been attending school here, boarding at the home of Mrs. E.W. Strange. While she was still quite young, she possessed many personal charms that made her a favorite among a wide circle of friends. (Transcriber's note: She was 19, he was about 23. Correct spelling of the name is HAMBRICK.) Mr. Hambrick is a progressive young farmer, of Macon county. MASONIC NOTES Members of the Washington Lodge, Masons, enjoyed a bountiful oyster supper at the Lodge room Thursday night. The committee on arrangements, Messrs. J.T. Royal, Rogers Williams, and E.H. Morrison, did well their part and every thing was in tip-top order ere the hour for refreshments arrived. After refreshments, the Craft was again called to Labor. and several interesting discussions on the good of Masonry were entered into. Bro. W.D. Murray also gave an interesting report of his visit to the Grand Lodge recently held at Macon. All the members are urged to be on hand at the next regular Communication, as arrangements will be launched with the view of having a big celebration during the coming holidays. Be on hand Brethren. end # 44 The Schley County News Friday, Nov. 19, 1909 No. 45 TELEPHONE LINE SOLD TO MR. CHAS. W. PICKARD A trade that for some weeks has been under way between Messrs. P.E. McDaniel and C.W. Pickard for the phones, lines and other equipment of the Reynolds and Butler Telephone Exchanges has been consumated and on yesterday Mr. Pickard formally assumed charge of the entire system. Mr. Pickard is a former Marion county boy and was reared at Tazewell, but most of recent months has resided at Ellaville having owned and operated the telephone lines of that section. He is one of most enterprising and popilar men ever reared in the splendid county of Marion. He is a good business man and a genial gentleman as well.---Butler Herald. EXECUTOR'S SALE Georgia, Schley County By virtue of authority vested in me as executor of the last will of H. Scarborough, lately of Schley County, Georgia, I will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the door of the Court house in Ellaville, Schley county, Georgia on First Tuesday in December next--commencing at 10 o'clock a.m. and continuing from day to day until all property is disposed of-- all the real estate, consisting of one 10 room house and lot on west side and south west corner of public square and one 3 room house and lot on south west corner of College and Broad streets, in the town of Ellaville, Schley County, Georgia; also 405 acres more or less of farm lands, three miles east of Ellaville, Georgia, and consisting of west half of lot of land number 133 in 29th district, and whole of lot No. 108 and west half of lot 107 in the 30th district of said county; also vacant city lot No. 7 in block 2, fronting on McGarrah street, Americus, Sumter County, Georgia; also 30 acres of unimprov! ed land in the county of Wakulla, state of Fla.; also all the personal property, to be sold at the residence in Ellaville, Ga,. consisting of household and kitchen furniture, two mules and one two horse wagon. All of said property to be sold as above subject to rights of tenants for 1910, unless sold sooner on a private bid satisfactory to the heirs named in said will. Said property is sold to pay debts of said estate and for distribution to heirs named in said will. This 8th day of November 1909. John N. Scarborough, Executor Americus, Ga. end # 45 The Schley County News Friday, Nov. 26, 1909 No. 46 COMING, COMING! COMING! "THE MIGHTY HAWG SHOWS" Will Exhibit At Ellaville Saturday Dec. 4th, Afternoon and Night. Positively the only Large Show Playing Ellaville this Season. MORE TRAINED ANIMALS, OPEN DENS, PRETTY LADIES AND BANDS OF MUSIC THAN all other Exhibitions combined playing Ellaville this year. DON'T FAIL TO SEE the only Somersault Elephant in the world, and the pure white baby Camel, and the Orchestriana, the pride of all music lovers. The racing Camels. The spectacular street parade, $150,000 invested in parade feature. _________________________ LOCAL AND PERSONAL Misses Bobby and Minnie Royal have returned to LaGrange to again take up their studies. Miss Lucy Baldwin who is teaching at Tazewell is spending a few days with her sister. Mrs. H.J. Williams. Mr. Ed Woods of Dawson spent Thursday here. DEATH CLAIMS TWO IN ONE HOME The home of Mr. T.R. Oliver, who lives near Midway, was unusually saddened within the past week. The death of his aged mother which occurred on last Sunday night, and the subsequent death of his wife Mrs. T.R. Oliver, occurring Thursday night, being the two heart rending causes that brought grief, not only to the family, but to the entire community as well. The elder Mrs. Oliver died of a complication of troubles, while Mrs. T.R. Oliver's death was due to a paralytic stroke. end # 46 The Schley County News Friday, Dec. 3, 1909 No. 47 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. S.J. Jordan of Jordanville was here yesterday on business. Mrs. C.H. Smith left Thursday for a visit to Savannah. Miss Pickard of Montezuma is the guest of Miss Eva Pickard. Miss Annie Mae Stewart is at home from Forsyth where she attended school. Mrs. C.G. Jones is on a visit to her son, Mr. J.S. Jones at Columbus. Mrs. S.B. Baldwin and little son Lindsay, of Atlanta are with Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Lindsay. Mr. Charles Wall, of Oglethorpe was in Ellaville this week. Miss Maymie Freeman of Waverly Hall, is with her sister, Mrs. J.L. Duncan. Mesdames S.A. Royal, G.C. Dyus and J.T. Royal went down to Americus Tuesday. Mrs. L.W. Gardner (shud be L.B. Gardner, nee Nancy Amanda Hill), of Oglethorpe is the guest of parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.Z. Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Snider, of Sumter county, was in Ellaville Friday. Mrs. Johns and daughter, Miss Irene, of Bishop, and Mrs. J.B. Easterlin, of Andersonville were the pleasant guests of Mrs. C.B. Johnson for several days. Mr. Claude Pilcher and Miss Mammie Holloway, both of the Andrew chapel settlement, were happily married at the home of Rev. C.D. Carter here Sunday afternoon. A recent deal in real estate near Ellaville, that further goes to show that Schley county land is still on the rise, was the purchase of the S.C. Eason farm of 50 acres on last Wednesday by Mr. Lee Snider, of Sumter county, at the neat sum of $2300.00. Mr. Snider is an old Schley county citizen and our people will gladly welcome him back. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to all creditors of the estate of W.G. Heath, late of said county; deceased,. to render in an account of their demands to me within the time prescribed by law, properly made out. And all person indebted to said deceased are hereby requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This December 3rd, 1909. Mrs. Eva Heath, Administratrix of W.G. Heath. Georgia, Schley County--- J.L.B. Ursy(Usry), Guardian of Edgar and Emmett Ursy, having applied to me to be discharged from such Guardianship, let all persons concerned show cause before me at the court house in said county on the 1st Monday in January 1910 why such application for discharge should not be granted. Witness by official signature. This December 1st 1909. Phil E. Taylor, Ordinary. end # 47 The Schley County News Friday, Dec. 10, 1909 No. 48 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. J.G. Collins of Bronwood spent Monday in Ellaville. Mrs. R.F. Tison is on a visit to Col. and Mrs. E.B. Rainey at Buena Vista. Mrs. Robert Goodson, of White Springs, Ala., spent a few days last week with Mrs. W.H. Collins. Mrs. P.H. Murray of Bronwood is here on a visit to relatives. Mrs. Ford Stewart spent Wednesday in Americus. Miss Whitehead, of Waverly Hall, is the pleasant guest of Mrs. R.M. Murphey. Miss Beryl Jones returned to Columbus after a few days stay with parents. Dr. Desport of Columbus, was here yesterday in consultation with Dr. Bridges in the case of Miss Emma Pickard who has been quite sick for several months. ENTERTAINMENT The pupils of Chas. F. Crisp Institute and the members of Miss Beckham's Music Class invite their friends and patrons to an entertainment to be given Friday night December 17th. A short play entitled "Box of Monkeys" will be presented by (a) cast of fine characters. Members of Miss Beckham's class will complete the program in their delightful manner. Admission fee of 25 and 15 cents will be charged to defray expenses. __________________ The City Council has purchased a gasoline engine and compressor for the Artesian Well, and so as soon as it arrives and can be installed and the tower is completed, Ellaville will have all the water necessary. SCHLEY COUNTY LANDS BRING GOOD PRICES The public sale Tuesday which by the way was the largest held before the court house door in many years was largely attended and all property sold brought satisfactory prices to parties interested. The Dixon farm of 600 acres was purchased by Mrs. Lilly Dixon and Mr. Claude Dixon at the price of $9000. The Dixon home was also bought in by the heirs at 1150.00. The Scarborough lands of 400 acres was bought by Mr. J.T. Royal at $37000. The two story house in Ellaville was bought by Mr. A. wall at $1250. The home on Broad Street purchased by Mr. J.T. Stewart at $1150. Quite a lot of personal property was also sold all of which bringing good prices. ERROR CORRECTED In our last issue it appeared that $8 per month of board at the A.M. College, it should have been $6. Read the notice again in this issue. During the fall term 45 young men, by actual count, have earned from one to one dollar and fifty cents on Saturdays in the stores of Americus. In addition to this the surveying crew do a lot of surveying throughout a number of counties at from $2 to $4 per day. Some boys pay their entire expenses. The cadets will fight a sham battle on the 15th, inst. to which the public is invited. This event should be of special interest to Schley county people, for the reason that on that occasion, Capt. H.W. Rainey of Schley will be in command of the entire battalion. SEND YOUR BOYS AND GIRLS TO THE AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL SCHOOL AT AMERICUS, GA. Every place in the dormitory filled during the fall term. One of the prettiest homes in Americus, open(s) Jan. 1st, for a girl's dormitory. Girls occupy a building 300 yards from boys dormitory. Matron for each building. Separate dining halls. Room provided for 20 more boys. A regular high school course, five teachers. Girls; Domestic Science, dress- making, etc. Laboratory, wood and black-smith shops well equipped. A battalion of cadets. Good moral environment. Tuition free. Board $6.00 per month. Spring term opens Jan. 4. Students on the rolls from ?? states, five congressional districts and ?? counties. Write the principal, J.M. Collum, Americus, Ga. for catalogue and place in the school before all the places have been taken. Call on Hon. E.L. Bridges, trustee, for information. end # 48 The Schley County News Friday, Dec. 17, 1909 No. 49 LOCAL AND PERSONAL The water tower on public square is near completion. Mrs. W.W. Lumpkin made a visit to Americus this week. Mrs. Aldine Pickard of Buena Vista spent Friday here. The Home Mission and Parsonage Aid Societies will meet at the home of Mrs. W.E. Drane on Monday afternoon. All Ellaville will regret to lose Maj. E.S. Baldwin and family who will make their home at Oglethorpe in the future. Mr. W.S. Coleman, of Cedartown, spent a couple of days here this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Cheney. Mr. Barney Pickard, of Montezuma, and Mr. Ed Pickard, of Tazewell, were here this week, coming to see Miss Pickard who has been quite sick. Those going over to Americus Tuesday shopping were, Mrs. S.C. Collins, Miss Ruth Wall, Miss Mary Williamson, Miss Minnie Cheney and Mrs. J.H. Cheney. Mrs. L.E. Tondee is on a visit to Mrs. Clark Doster (nee Luella Woods), at Rochelle. Mrs. A.A. Arrington and Miss Alice Arrington went down to Americus today. Misses Vera Mott and Anna Mae Stewart spent Friday in Americus. Sheriff Lumpkin spent this week with friends in Alabama. Col. J.N. Scarborough of Americus was here this week on business. Col. R.L. Maynard, of Americus, was here today on legal business. Mrs. T.F. Rainey is visiting her son Watson at the Third District Agricultural College at Americus. Mrs. J.R. Jordan and Mrs. H.F. Dixon are spending a few days in Americus. Mrs. Ford Stewart, after a stay of several weeks, left Wednesday for her home in Marion. Mr.and Mrs. R.E.L. Walters are on a visit to relatives at Graves Station. Mrs. T.G. Cheney returned to Montezuma Thursday after a pleasant stay of several days. Mrs. Rogers Williams left for Athens Sunday, where she goes to spend Xmas with parents. Messrs. A.A. Arrington and W.T. Tondee made a trip to Ideal on last Tuesday, prospecting with the view of establishing a mercantile business at that place. FOR SALE OR RENT My 4 horse farm of 250 acres near LaCrosse. Apply to G.H. Walker, 528 McGarrah Street, Americus, Ga. MCNEAL--ELLIS A home wedding of much interest to their friends was that of Miss Dovie McNeal, of this place to Mr. Leon Ellis, of Midway, taking place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. McNeal on last Sunday afternoon. Rev. R.F. Williamson performing the ceremony in the presence of a number on invited friends. THE U.D.C. The U.D.C.'s held a very interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. S.C. Collins on last Friday afternoon. Quite a number entertainments were arranged to take place during the holidays for the purpose of raising money to apply to the appropriation made by the chapter to the drinking fountain on the public square. Let every body get enthused. GOOD ROAD STARTED The move is off, and with ten or more wagons and teams furnished to the county free by private citizens, and the county chain gang at work on the road between Ellaville and Americus, this public highway will in a few months shine with the best in the state. The people along this road are deeply interested, and are very liberal indeed. The crooks in the road are being straightened, the land owners readily giving the right of way. All pull together next year and we will (have) first class roads leading in every direction from our town. (Transcriber's Note: prior articles indicate the road spoken of here is between Ellaville and Americus.) ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE U.D.C. On Tuesday evening, December 25, the Daughters of the Confederacy will have an oyster supper and box party at the Auditorium of Crisp Institute. The young ladies of the town are all urged to bring a box lunch which will be sold for the nominal sum of 25 cents, the buyer having the privilege of lunching with the fair maiden from whom he purchased the box. Choicest of candles will be sold and we feel privileged to say that an evening of rare pleasure awaits all who attend. A short program will be rendered which we are sure will give an added charm to the evening's entertainment. Mrs. S.C. Collins, President. NOTICE TO MASONS The members of Washington Lodge, Masons, have arranged an interesting program for Monday, Dec. 27th, at which time the election and installation of officers will take place. A dinner will be spread at the hall at the noon hour. Masons and their families are cordially requested to be on hand. M.D. Herring, W.M. end # 49 The Schley County News Friday, Dec. 24, 1909 No. 50 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Alberta Dozier, of Atlanta, is with her mother, Mrs. M.E. Dozier. Miss Hurley, of Alabama, is the guest of Mrs. J.F. Woods. Haynes Collins is at home from school at Milledgeville, to spend a few days. Miss Lowe, of Columbus, is the guest of Miss Lila king. Mr. Edwards McCrory is at home from Atlanta to spend Xmas. Miss Lucy Baldwin leaves Sunday for Columbus to spend a few days. Capt. C.L. Peacock, of Douglasville, is here on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. J.H. Cheney (Grace Peacock). Miss Imogene Sears, came home from Faceville, to spend the holidays with parents. Miss Lila King, came home last week from Cuthbert, where she is in college, to spend Christmas. Miss Johnston, of Atlanta, will be the guest of Mrs. S.C. Collins for a few days during Christmas. Mrs. L.H. Peacock will leave Sunday for Jacksonville to visit her daughter, Mrs. E.L. McGowen. Mrs. W.J. Hodges and little grandsons, Burden and Russell, of Atlanta, are spending the holidays with Mrs. T.V. Bridges. Miss Susie Beckham left Friday for her home at Zebulon to spend the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Jordan, Mrs. E.L. Bridges and Mrs. E.M. Duncan went down to Americus shopping, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Murray will leave next week for a visit to their niece, Mrs. Augustus Lewis at Broxton. end # 50 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/schley/newspapers/issues43114nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 22.3 Kb