Schley County GaArchives News.....Misc news 1895 ************************************************ 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 June 15, 2005, 12:52 pm The Schley County News 1895 The Schley County News Thursday, March 28, 1895 No. 13 McAllister, the Sheriff of Clay County, who murdered Judson Hyatt in cold blood has been indicted by the grand jury of that county. The bill of indictment charges him with murder in the first degree. The trial of the case began Tuesday and the legal battle will be stubbornly fought by both sides. WORK OF WOMEN The women of Georgia are not scrambling over each other trying to get to Female Suffrage conventions, nor are they lying awake at night worrying about the right to vote, but they are forging ahead in their own sweet way, learning more and more every day now to become useful and self sustaining as well as ornamental. Some of the best papers in Georgia today are the product of the female brain and energy. The Georgia girl does not hanker after politics but she is getting out of the old channel of profitless needlework and drawing. The results of the war have changed the conditions of life in Georgia and her fair daughters are adjusting themselves to the change. They are determined not to be a burden upon the hands of father's and brother's, and at the same time not to content themselves with work in which there is no profit. On three of the brightest newspapers in Southwest Georgia, the editorial quill is guided by the fair hand of a lady to wit: the Schley County News, the Valdosta Telescope and the Americus Times Recorder. It has long been known that the News and Telescope are each presided over by a woman, but it is not generally known that the pungent paragraphs, keen editorial thrusts and timely comments of the Times Recorder emanate from the brain of a woman, yet they do just the same. The proud husband of the little woman who writes these paragraphs is generally taken completely by surprise when a friend bobs up and compliments him on the force and saliency of the editorials. The types of our Americus contemporary are also set up by female hands, and much of the book binding is done by a woman.---Macon County Citizen. SIDEWALK GLEANINGS Mr. J.M. Murray is ahead of any of his neighbors in gardening. Ellaville will very soon have telephone connection with Atlanta. Woman's Suffrage will be discussed at the club tonight. Come out. The local lodge of the "Woodmen of the World" held an important meeting Monday night. Mr. D.W. Rainey continues very ill and his many friends are very apprehensive as to his condition. Several from town went out to Dozier's mill fishing early Monday morning and caught nice strings of perch and trout. Those from Ellaville who attended the performance of "Queen Esther" at Americus Friday night pronounced it a great success. CARD OF THANKS To the people of Ellaville and community, we feel under many obligations to every one, white and colored, who participated in saving our property from the fire on Tuesday afternoon, as it was saved only by the persistent efforts of those who fought the flames. Peacock & Arrington Robert Burton J.N. Cheney SWEPT BY THE FLAMES Dr. J.N. Cheney's Residence In Ashes. Heroic Work of The Citizens. The two story residence of Dr. Cheney on the south side of the square, was burned Tuesday about noon. Some one on the streets discovered the fire and quickly gave the alarm, but when the crowd reached the scene great volumes of smoke were pouring from the roof. The wind was blowing very hard and in a few moments the flames had burst through, and were shooting high in the air. The fire spread with such remarkable rapidity that all efforts to save the building were futile. It required quick work to remove the furniture on the first floor, but the men worked like Trojans, and many things were taken out after the roof had fallen in. Col. E.F. Hinton was the last one to leave the building. There was the most intense excitement as the fire increased in volume and the wind whirled the flaming brands through the streets. It was then that the battle with the fiery elements began in earnest. It seemed for a while that it would be impossible to save Peacock & Arrington's store ! just across the street, but not for a moment did the crowd falter in their brave work. Every available bucket, and several pumps from Murray & Williams' store, were brought into use, and a steady stream of water played on the smoking building. Dr. Sam Williamson climbed upon the roof, but so intense was the heat it was necessary for him to be wrapped in wet blankets as he fought the flames. Wiley Spivey also stayed on top of the building doing splendid work until all danger was over. Mr. Charles Chambliss stood on a ladder against the side of the store and handed water to those on the roof. His position was extremely perilous, but he stood bravely at his post. Pitch oozed from the sides of the building, and in the position that Dr. Williamson and Mr. Chambliss occupied the heat would have been unbearable, but for the fact that those on the ground took their turn at dashing buckets of water over them. Twice the roof caught on fire but was quickly extinguished. The Al! liance warehouse also caught and as far down as the Methodist church t he fire would occasionally burst out, but the watchful ones stationed in that direction kept it under control; and prevented a disastrous conflagration. It originated in the second story of the dwelling and was under good headway when discovered. Everything in the second story was lost. The insurance on the house and furniture is $1,250. NOTES The much abused wind mill proved to be a valuable piece of property Tuesday, but every one is convinced that we need hose attached as a better protection against fire. Dr. and Mrs. Cheney lost many things that money can not replace. The horses in the stable were wild with fright, but fortunately were rescued. Too much cannot be said in praise of the heroic work of the colored people. Dr. Cheney and family are occupying Mr. Ed Strange's residence for the present. PERSONAL NOTES Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Hornady went up to Buena Vista Sunday. Mrs. Walter Parker of Plains, visited relatives in Ellaville this week. Mesdames J.T. Thornton and R.F. Williamson visited Buena Vista Friday. Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Wiggins attended services at the Methodist church Sunday. Misses Ina Williams and Pearl Kleckly spent Sunday with relatives in Americus. Mr. C. Bloodworth of Howard, Ga. was the guest of Mr. J.M. Murray a few days this week. Miss Maggie Robinson of Pointview, Ala., is spending time at the home of her brother, Mr. G.E. Robinson. Miss Maggie Dunn, a bright and attractive young lady of Americus, was the guest of relatives in Ellaville Sunday. Misses Emmie Baldwin and Leila Hornady, Messrs Henry and Lon Arrington, Peacock, Collins, Williams, Taylor, Hill, Baldwin and McCrory went down to Americus to hear Gilmore's band Tuesday afternoon. ANDREW CHAPEL Mr(s?). W.M. McGarrah has been at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. S. McGarrah of Americus, for the last week, who died last Thursday. Mr. George Johnson was so unfortunate as to lose his best milch cow last week in the bog. The dove hunt here last Wednesday was a source of great pleasure to all its participants in spite of the wind and rain, in the morning, the war went on. Col. Tom Lane and Cleve Davis of Americus were the first in the field. They came before good light. Col. Lane was the champion shot while he was in the field, but left after dinner and Mr. Lucius Dixon succeeded him. The total number bagged was 118 of which Mr. L. Dixon killed 22, Col. Lane 20, Bob Hayes 16, J.C. Strange 14, Tom Tooke 13, Cleve Davis 13, W.M. McGarrah 5, and T. Wimbush 2. Mr. McGarrah wants it understood that he was not there all day. The Misses Walker and Helen Glover visited Mrs. Arrington Sunday. The attraction at the school house last Friday was the spelling match. Miss Eva Strange was the last to sit down, giving the victory to Miss Annie Belle Glover's side, over Mr. G.B. Hayes. We are glad to welcome Mrs. Pilcher back with us, after an extended visit to relatives in the western part of the county. Come to the debate next Friday and see which is the most injury to the country, whiskey or tobacco. Mr. Earnest Greene was shaking hands with his many friends here Sunday, Mr. John Pilcher has turned against dogs, not because there are so many going mad. Ask him why. "Newground" Chambliss is having the road between here and Americus worked this week to the delight of the school boys.---ESTELLE. end # 13 The Schley County News Thursday, April 4th 1895 No. 14 Leo Hertz of Montezuma, the young boy who accidentally shot and killed Robt. Lewis several days ago, has become insane. The mother of the young man is also crazed with grief over the terrible tragedy. It is indeed a sad case. The man who comes the nearest making something out of nothing is the newspaper writer on a country paper, who has to get up a column of locals when nothing has happened in his town; when people won't go off visiting and won't have other people come to visit them; when its too early in the year to receive watermelons or early vegetables from admiring delinquents--that dreadful calm before blackberries come in to furnish an inspiring theme for locals and editorials; when the season has passed for two headed calves to be born and when all the people for miles around seemed to have made an agreement to live in peace and unity together.--Ex. SIDEWALK GLEANINGS Notice to Subscribers You will probably attend court next week and we trust it is only necessary to remind you to call and settle that small amount due us on subscription. We have been a little careless in pushing collections, consequently there are a great many in arrears. We shall expect every delinquent to be prepared to settle next week. It is only a small amount but it is very important that it be collected. Chicken, eggs, hams, lard, syrup, etc., will settle the debt just as well as money. A large party of gentlemen went out to Doziers mill yesterday morning to angle for the finy tribe in the high waters. Much of the furniture taken from Dr. Cheney's residence during the fire is so badly broken and defaced, as to be almost worthless. A certain young lady in town, arrayed in her most becoming toilet and sweetest smiles, waited just four hours for Mr. Hill to take her driving Monday afternoon. When some one reminded her that it was April 1st her feelings can better be imagined than described. There was a good deal of excitement in the upper part of town Sunday morning over a dog supposed to be mad. About a dozen men armed to the teeth went in hot pursuit of the animal, and emptied several loads of shot in his body, but failed to kill him. The female evangelist who paid her respects to Ellaville last week seems to be receiving the cold shoulder at every place she visits. She was not at all pleased with her reception in Ellaville and was very bitter in her denunciation of our citizens. A good many went through curiosity to listen to her harangue, but all were disgusted. When the hat was passed around, 47 cents were put in, just enough to pay her way out of town. All fools day found the usual number of unsuspecting ones in Ellaville, ready to be taken in by the schemes of the joker who was early abroad to catch the unwary. Up on Broad street many of the housekeepers wept tears of sympathy as they listened to a "tale of woe" recited by a "poor widow from Florida," without means or friends and in search of work. Kind hearted Mesdames Arrington and Lindsey cheerfully gave her all the change they had and set out the most tempting lunch they could get up. Mrs. Arrington was just in the act of calling a meeting of the King's Daughters, when the veil was thrown aside and behold the mischievous eyes of Miss B____ B_____. We regret to learn that Mrs. Hayes, mother of Mr. G.D. Hayes, is quite ill at the home of her daughter near Putnam. Dr. and Mrs. Munro, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hornady and Miss Sarah Lowe went out to Dozier's mill fishing "by the light of the moon" Monday morning. They brought back about sixteen pounds of bream and trout, one weighing five and a half pounds, but just how many of these they caught will never be known. Even George Washington prevaricated when it came to fish stories. ANDREW CHAPEL Adversity's cold frosts has passed away; which has been heralding brighter days; the joyous spring that has been cradled on winter's icy breast and yet comes before us flushed with beauty. Corn planting! Guano distributing!! Gardening!!! It is strange that some people can live in this civilized day and be completely ignorant of the principles that under lie the training of children. But such is the case with one of our neighbors. The women of this community held their regular monthly missionary meeting at the church last Sunday evening. That the serenade last Friday night was a great deal above average and universally enjoyed by all the fortunate hearers, was demonstrated by the hearty encores that followed each selection. Come again, stay longer and let it be known beforehand. Uncle Mark Perry has had considerable trouble for the last two weeks in getting sufficient means for water, caused by carelessness in the well digger letting 48 feet of curbing slip in a bored well about seventy feet deep. That's all.---ESTELLE. PERSONAL NOTES Mr. J.M. Murray attended church at Red Hill Sunday. Mrs. Ola Snipes Ingram is visiting her father, Mr. J.W. Snipes. Mr. Ford Stewart of Lowe, left Thursday for Searight, Alabama. Mrs. T.J. Wilkerson of Troup county, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Wilkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Roe Edwards of Columbus made a short visit to Mrs. Hornady's family last week. Mrs. J.F. Hudson went down to Albany Tuesday to visit relatives and attend the Chautauqua exercises. Miss Sarah Lowe of Buena Vista, has been a pleasant guest at the home of Mrs. S.E. Hornady the past week. Mesdames J.N. Scarborough and Will Carter returned to Americus Saturday, after a short visit to Capt. Burton. Little Misses Mabel Wiggins and Mamie Livingston returned Saturday from a short visit to relatives in Americus. Mrs. Goodson returned to her home in Bronwood Thursday, after a visit of several days to her daughter, Mrs. L.E. Tondee. Mr. D. M. Borum, the well known and popular drummer for Whitly Hudson & Bro. was hustling among the merchants Saturday. Rev. R.F. Williamson went down to Dawson Saturday in response to an invitation to preach near that city last Sunday. He returned Monday night. Mrs. M.M. McCrory and Miss Prevatt returned Sunday from a visit to Oglethorpe. They drove through the country and were accompanied by Mr. Haraold McCrory. Master Joe Lewis, who has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. J.N. Cheney for several weeks, returned to his home in Atlanta Monday. Joe is a general favorite in Ellaville and will always be a welcome visitor. Messrs. Joe and Bob Strange went down to Oglethorpe Saturday to meet their brother, Mr. W.O. Strange of Danville, Va. who on account of ill health has been forced to come further south. Mr. Strange's numerous friends in this section earnestly hope, that under the balmy influence of our genial clime, he will be speedily restored to health. Mr. and Mrs. Roe Edwards of Columbus, Miss Lowe of Buena Vista, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hornady, Misses Leila Hornady and Minnie Lee Perry made up the pleasant party who went out to Dozier's mill to enjoy a fish fry Saturday. But it wasn't a good day for fishing and they were forced to content themselves with a cold lunch consisting of a few dry biscuit and two pieces of ham. A PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL It was our pleasure to attend the public exercises of Mr. S.R. Bridges school at Andrew Chapel Friday afternoon; and listen to a spirited debate by members of the Demosthenean society, it being their regular monthly meeting. The president Miss Eunice McGarrah presided with remarkable grace and self possession, while Miss Alma Perry was the efficient secretary. The speakers acquitted themselves well. We do not believe there could be found in Georgia a brighter set of girls and boys than those who make up this school, and Prof. Bridges proving his ability to properly direct their minds so that they will make rapid progress. The following interesting program was well rendered. DEBATE Resolved. Which is the most injury to our country, whiskey or tobacco. Affirmative--whiskey--Speakers: C.R. Strange, Annie Belle Glover, G.B. Hayes. Negative--Tobacco--Speakers: R.S. McGarrah, Alma Perry, Robert Strange. RECITATIONS Misses Mary Howell, Lula and Eva Strange DECLAMATIONS Messrs. Wm. Cousby, Jim Pilcher, Eugene Drane and Eddie Mott READING Misses Minnie Glover and Emma Hayes RECITATION Rosa Howell, Ethel McGarrah QUERRY BOX Berna McGarrah COUNCIL PROCEDINGS Present T.A. Collins, Mayor. Aldermen Murray, Cheney, Munro, Lindsey and Sears. Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed. On motion of Alderman Cheney an ordinance was passed requiring all parties in or near the fire limits to keep ladders that will reach the roofs of their houses to use in the case of fire. Aldermen Munro and Lindsey called attention to the bad condition of the cemetery ditch on west side of town. Mayor was asked to appoint a committee of three with power to contract with parties to put ditches in good order. Alderman Sears reported the cemetery in need of being cleaned up. After discussing the matter, upon motion of alderman Murray, it was carried over until next meeting. Street committee reported streets in fair condition and recommended that Wm Ferris be required to bridge ditch at his private crossing in front of his house, or not be allowed to cross the same with vehicles. Alderman Cheney called attention to some trespassing on flower beds i! n the park. The marshal was instructed to look after the matter and have it stopped. The following accounts were ordered paid. J.R. Williams 75c; A.J. Hill $1.25; J.F. Hudson $25.41; Collins Williamson & Co. $6.68; H.S. Lindsey 25c; A.A. Arrington $4.25; J.F. Hudson $3.30; Murray & Williams $5.65; Ed Clark 15c; Hamp Mayo 20c; Ross Cottle 20c; John Henry Davis 28c. On motion of alderman Munro council adjourned to meet next regular meeting first Monday night in May. This April 1st. (Transcriber's note: Some time back, I located a book of Ellaville ordinances in a store room of the Schley County courthouse. I transcribed several of those, including this ladder ordinance from the 1890's. They can be viewed at http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/schley/history/ordin.txt ) THE MCALLISTER TRIAL Great indignation was felt in Ellaville over the verdict in the case of Turner McAllister, though it was just what many expected. This from the Fort Valley Leader expresses the feeling of all who loved Mr. Hyatt in life, and deplore his untimely death. This morning's Telegraph confirms the fears and crushes the hopes of all who believe that McAllister should hang for the killing of Judson Hyatt, by narrating that the jury had acquitted him. The case has been fought hard by his counsel, every member of the jury was obliged, from the fact that he was popular enough to be Sheriff, to feel kindly towards him; the only witnesses that could have known anything were his brothers; he was surrounded with every protection; he can hereafter kill any man that may ask for a porter at his hotel and escape without fear of his neck being broken. As for our people, who loved Mr. Hyatt in life and lament him in death, they will always believe, and with reason that he was murdered in cold blood by a drunken scoundrel who ought to hang on earth and feel the pangs of a murderer's hell. There is not a man in this community who can look into the face of his grief-stricken wife when she returns home and not feel the blood surge in his veins and hear in his imagination, the voice of an Abel crying out against his murderer. We trust that the railroad will close its account with him, as it has with others under it wheels, or some providential stroke will remove from earth this bulldozing destroyer of good men's lives. EBENEZER SCHOOL--ROLL OF HONOR Class Number 1--Miss Ela Woods Class Number 2--Nanie Reid SHERIFF'S SALES Georgia--Schley County Will be sold before the court house door in Ellaville, said county, on the first Tuesday in May next, within the legal hours of sale, the following property to wit: East half of lot of land No. 132 and the southeast quarter of lot of land known as the Warren place; all being and lying in the 29th District of Schley county, Ga., and to be sold as the property of T.G. Cheney, Executor of W.W, Cheney, deceased, to satisfy a mortgage fi fa issued from the Superior court of Schley county, Ga. in favor of Caroline E. Stanley vs T.G. Cheney, executor of W.W. Cheney, deceased and transferred by B.P. Hollis, plaintiff's attorney to S.H. Latimer. Property pointed out in said mortgage fi fa. Tenant notified in terms of the law. This April 1st, 1895. Wm. Allen, Sheriff. end # 14 The Schley County News Thursday, April 11th, 1895 No. 15 Advertisement MORPHINE HABIT CURED IN 20 DAYS No suffering, nor any money required in advance. Not one cent till CURED and SATISFIED. Come to see me or write me at once for terms. B.A. SYMS, M.D., Atlanta, Ga., 107 Alexander St. ENGRAVING BY DYNAMITE Some officers at the naval station at Newport were testing a new fuse. In some way a small dried leaf had slipped in between the dynamite cartridge and the iron block on which the cartridge was to fire, and a perfect imprint of the leaf was left in the metal. The discovery was afterwards used in decorative work, and the process is found so accurate in operation that even the veins of the petals of flowers can be reproduced in metal. Absence of local matter in the News this week is due to the fact that the editor has been away, attending the Georgia Chautauqua. Several little girls have been selling delightful home made candy on the streets this week for the benefit of the Baptist church. We are glad to know that the little workers in this good cause have been very successful. Mrs. Fanny Stewart Turner of the Plains, while burning off her garden last week was horribly burned, and died in a few hours. Mrs. Turner formerly lived in Schley County and was related to some of our best families. The ladies of the Baptist church served delicious ice cream and cake at Dr. Sears office Wednesday afternoon. Quite a nice little sum was added to the fund they have on hand for building a Baptistery in the church. ANDREW CHAPEL More men grow old from having nothing to do, than from over work. The running machine will keep bright for years, the idle one will rust out. This is our motto here, if you like it join us: For drunkenness, we drink cold water; for health we rise early; for happiness we are honest; to please all we mind our own business. Messrs. Joe and W.O. Strange went fishing last Wednesday at Dozier's mill; spent the day and bought some fish to bring back, but you couldn't tell the difference in eating them. Mrs. W.M. McGarrah has been quite ill for several days. Master Robert Strange was suddenly taken very sick at the school house one day last week, but we are glad it was nothing serious. Several of our farmers will attend court this week, being on the jury. Estelle. PERSONAL NOTES Mrs. Roy Baisden of Americus is in town. Mr. E. Hill attended court in Butler last week. Mr. Asa Cameron spent Sunday in Columbus. Miss Hattie Tondee of Americus spent Tuesday with her sister Mrs. A. Allen. Miss Willetta Lusby of Kentucky is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Cullen King. Mr. J.T. Land of Columbus represented the Enquirer Sun in Ellaville this week. Mr. J.F. Woods is attending Presbytery in Americus the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Davis. Mr. V.H. Smith of Dawson was shaking hands with old friends in Ellaville this week. Miss Mattie Whigham, a popular young lady of Cusseta, is the guest of Mrs. J.B. Williamson. Hon. W.D. Murray, and Col. C.R. McCrory returned Friday from a business trip to Oglethorpe. Mrs. W.H. McCrory of Columbus, is spending the week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Williamson. Mr. Robert Glover who has been teaching school at Ashburn, for several months, has returned home. Miss Maggie Robinson returned Monday to her home in Guerryton, Ala. after a short visit to Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Robinson. Miss Leila Stewart returned to her home at Stewart's Mill Monday, after a pleasant visit to her sister, Mrs. A.C. Murray. Mr. Kimbrough of the Times Recorder has been in Ellaville this week, chasing delinquents, and adding new subscribers to his list. Mrs. G.P. Munro and children came down from Buena Vista Tuesday to spend several days with Dr. and Mrs. H.S. Munro. Mrs. T.J. Wilkinson has returned to her home in Troup county, after a pleasant visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Wilkinson. Prof. Ed Bridges returned Friday fro Ft. White, Fla. where he spent the winter, being Principal of a flourishing school in that section. Dr. Lin Bridges arrived home fro Atlanta Sunday, armed and equipped with a diploma of which he has reason to be proud as there were quite a number in his class who failed to pass the rigid examinations to which the students of the Southern Medical College were subjected this year. Murray Bros. have had a force of hands employed for some time in breaking up the land where hundreds of young peach trees are just now looking green and flourishing. Watermelons have been planted between the rows, and with anything like a fair season this crop will pay handsomely. TO THE MEMORY OF OUR FATHER J.G. SNIDER Whereas, The grim monster death has saddened our hearts by claiming for its victim our father. He lived with us a good while and lived a useful life, and left our mother and a number of children to mourn his loss. When I go to see mother, Oh! how lonely it seems to me. I live in hope we will meet him again. Many thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kind attention, they will long be remembered for their kindness.---Amanda Mulder end # 15 The Schley County News Thursday, April 18th 1895 No. 16 PRESENTMENTS The grand jury for April term 1895 Schley Superior court report as flows: We have through committee of our body examined the books of the officers of the county and report as follows: The books of the county commissioners show that they have issued orders as follows: For bridges, pikes and footway............$374.52 For jail expenses...................................60.25 For paupers.........................................216.00 For other expenses..............................406.28 Total amount of scrips issued since October 1st..........$1035.05, for all of which they have proper vouchers, we has 16 paupers on the county receiving an average each $5.75 per quarter. County school commissioner's books show the following figures: A'mt received since 1894, $3067.44. Paid out on proper vouch's $3082.58, leaving school funds indebted to him, 15.14. The poll tax for 1894 not having been received up to December 31st 1894 by State Treasurer and same not being paid into school funds prevented the commissioner from settling in full with teachers for 1894. We order county school commissioner to pay the members of county school Board of Education amounts as follows: Dr. T.G. Cheney for 5 days service...............$10.00 R.A. Wiggins for 4 days service......................8.00 L.W. Dixon for 4 days service.........................8.00 Eli Lightner for 4 days service.........................8.00 R.M. Rainey for 3 days service.......................6.00 Total 40.00 Schools divided as follows: White 12, Enrollment 488; Colored 11, Enrollment 633. Total 1,121. County treasurer's books show a'mt received $4477.48. Paid out as follows: vouchers $2640.22. Balance on hand $1837.26. Tax collector has collected $4197.37 and paid to treasurer $4197.37. He has collected insolvent taxes $25.46, $24.00 of this amount being poll tax and $1.46 advolorum tax which we now has on hand. We recommend that he pay the poll tax to county school commissioner and the advolorum to the state and county. The committee appointed to examine the books of the Ordinary and Clerk of Superior court reports all dockets, books and files in each of their offices kept in full compliance with the law, and are models of neatness and accuracy. Our committee appointed on Sheriff's docket and books find that he has but one bond recorded since Oct. 1894. He says he had other bonds but failed to record them and did not submit said bonds to them for inspection. We ask that he be required to record them for inspection. We ask that he be required to them on bond record as the law requires. In the future we ask that he take no bond that cannot be collected by law. Committee on the dockets of Justice's of the Peace and N.P.s and four officio J.P.'s report that nine of them keep a separate state docket. Mixing state and civil business together on the same docket. (Transcriber's note: I have inspected one such docket book described here for the year 1894, for the Patton Hill district. It was found in a store room in the Schley county courthouse. Excerpts from that docket are transcribed in the Court Records of the Schley archives.) Mixing state and civil business together on same docket. Other nine their books are correct. We think they should get state dockets and keep them according to law. Public Roads, we find in passable condition. Mile posts having been put up. The gully east of A.M. Caskey's and Hart's mill road, we ask the county commissioners to have fixed at once, and then turn over to the Road commissioners of said district; we recommend that the said road com'rs request the overseer to keep the same in good condition in future. The Eason hill on lower Turnpike public road has been a bone of contention for years; we have through a committee of our body during this court examined the hill. We request the county commissioners to have the logs placed there by them and replace the plank flue that conducted the water from the ditch on the side of the hill into the large gully, replaced and extended by the side of the ditch, ten or fifteen feet more. We then recommend that the county com'rs turn the road over to the Road com'rs and request them to have the overseer of said road to keep said road in good order. We note the disposition of the Road com'rs, overseers and hands to place such places on the county; if persisted in, it would not be long before our county would be out of cash and burdened with county scrip below par and then burden in our taxes would follow. The committee on public buildings report the jail in good condition except the stove (?) in the corridor, we ask the authorities to place a new and suitable stove there at once; we also think the tin covering should have a new coat of paint to prevent its rusting. Our court house needs repairs in Sheriff's and Ordinary's offices. The floor should be raised and plastering fixed where it is needed. We recommend that the Ordinary fix up an alphabetical list of all tax defaulters from the adoption of the Constitution to the present time and keep said list for the use of the registrars and future grand juries and that he be paid a reasonable compensation for same by county commissioners. We have elected Eli Lightner to succeed himself as a member of the county school board of Education. We find no vacancies in the offices of the N.P. and ex officio J.P. We have examined the soldiers and widows of soldiers pension list and find that all are entitled to draw according to law. Mrs. Sophia Stewart widow of Henry Stewart having died since last court. We extend the usual courtesies to Judge Fish and Sol. Gen. Dupree. We ask the publication of these Presentments in Schley County News. Respectfully submitted. Robert Burton, foreman. Lester Stewart, J.H. Sellars, E.A. Dixon, W.R. Dupriest, A.A. Arrington, W.T. Stewart, J.N. Cheney, Marion Williams, M.B. Dunn, W.J. Bridges, W.T. Arrington, T.J. Mott, Jr., C.L. Battle, J.W. McCorkle, B.F. Green, J.M. Thornton, C.M. Rainey, T.B. Barnes, G.D. Hayes, G.W. Tison. J.L. Murray, A.T. Hart. Ordered that the with presentments be published as required. W.H. Fish, JSCSWC., J.M. Dupree, Sol. Gen. A true extract from the minutes of Schley Superior Court. J.M. Murray, Clerk. SIDEWALK GLEANINGS Collins Williamson & Co. shipped 936 dozen eggs Monday. Little Ossie Hart is rapidly recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia. The walks and drives in the cemetery should be cleaned out at once, the trees trimmed and the lots put in order. Some one prized open the box in the desk at the Methodist church recently and stole some of the money contributed by the Sunday School for literature. >From London, England, comes a request for copies of the Schley County News. If you wish to extend your business "across the pond" now is the time to advertise. A plan is on foot to connect Americus by telephone with all the surrounding towns. Mr. Roe Edwards is at the head of the movement, and his characteristic enterprise is sure to make a success of whatever he undertakes. The grand jury collected a nice little sum in fines and forfeitures last week, and instead of spending it for "treats" as has been the custom, they presented it to the King's Daughters. It was a graceful endorsement of the work in which the ladies are engaged, and the kind act was greatly appreciated. Mr. Charles P. Davis has opened up for business in a nice suite of rooms over the Times-Recorder. His office is supplied with all the latest improvements of the profession and his through knowledge of dentistry, acquired at the well equipped college from which he recently graduated, is a guarantee that he will do only first class work. We are glad to know that Dr. Davis is receiving a liberal patronage, a verification of the adage that "merit always wins." His Schley county friends would do well to give him a call when in need of dental work. Incendiaries are at work in Sumter county. Two barns with their contents and several head of mules and horses were burned Sunday night. The owners of these were Messrs. B.F. Murkett (?) and Jesse Chambliss. A large hickory tree was blown up by the roots in the grove in front of Capt. Burton's Sunday. Mr. T.V. Bridges has been confined to his room this week, suffering from an attack of pleurisy. Now is the time to clean up your premises and sprinkle lime around to prevent sickness. Ellaville is proverbially healthy but we should not by neglect of sanitary laws, invite disease to our doors. Mrs. J.A. Kendrick of Americus fell and dislocated her shoulder Sunday. Ross McGarrah, the young son of Capt. Sam McGarrah of Americus killed a negro in the store of Edwards & Parker at Sumter city, Saturday night. The young man claims to have acted wholly in self defense. The City Council has made a contract to clean out the ditch that runs by the cemetery down into Capt. Burton's field. Considerable water has stood since the heavy rains, and it is the purpose of the council to have the pond well drained before warm weather comes. Dr. Munro with considerable enterprise has fitted up his soda fount in first class style, with all the latest syrups, etc. and his affable clerk, Mr. Earnest green, is dispensing delicious drinks equal to any to be found in a city drug store. When in need of something refreshing, give them a call. THE ALLIANCE STORE CLOSED. The Alliance store at this place was closed last night by the sheriff. Mortgages held by R.D. Flurry and others being the prime cause. MARRIED On the evening of the 14th, inst. Mrs. Mattie Green to Mr. Mace Dinkins. Judge P.E. Taylor officiating. MRS. E.B. LEWIS CRAZED BY GRIEF A special from Montezuma says that grief over the tragic death of her son, has caused Mrs. Lewis to become insane, and it is probable that she will have to be sent to the asylum. The terrible afflictions that have recently fallen upon Senator Lewis are indeed heart rending and he has the deepest sympathy of our people. FULL AMOUNT OF INSURANCE PAID Dr. J.N. Cheney's loss by fire on the 26th of March was adjusted Monday by Col. Hamilton Yancey of Rome, Ga., adjuster for the Commercial Union Assurance Co. Limited of London, England. The full amount of $950.00 on residence and $300.00 on furniture was paid. Col Yancey also settled in full with Peacock & Arrington for their loss in damage to blankets, buckets and paint on store house. Messrs. C.M. Wheatly and J.V. Haigler were the contractors employed top estimate the cost of the burned building. Dr. Cheney's mistake was in not carrying more insurance. All parties indebted to Dr. J.N. Cheney & Co. or to Dr. Cheney individually will please come forward and pay either money, meat, lard or any produce as much as they can and settle by note for balance and help him out in his recent loss by fire.--J.N. Cheney & Co. PERSONAL NOTES Miss Emmie Baldwin is visiting in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Hornady are in Atlanta for a few weeks. Messrs. Homer and Steve Collins of Murray's were in Ellaville Sunday. Mrs. H.T. Arrington and Miss Julia Peacock spent a few days in Americus this week. Rev. J.M. Bass of the Marion circuit spent a short while in Ellaville this week. Mrs. A. Allen is spending several days in Americus recuperating from her recent illness. Mrs. G.W. Chipley came down from Columbus Sunday to spend the day with her father's family. Mr. D.M. Borum spent a day or two in Ellaville this week, looking after business matters. Mr. & Mrs. John Kleckley visited Americus Tuesday. Col. C.R. McCrory made a business trip to Americus Tuesday. Mrs. Quigley, who has been a resident of Ellaville for several months left yesterday for Florida, where she will in future make her home. Mrs. Quigley is held in high esteem by everyone in Ellaville, and the best wishes of our people go with her. Mr. J.F. Woods returned Saturday from Americus where he spent several days in attendance on the Presbytery. The body paid Mr. Woods a high compliment by electing him a delegate to the General Assembly in Dallas, Texas, from May 17th to 26th. ON A CAMP FISHING FROLIC Provided with tents, fishing tackle, etc., Messrs. E.S. Baldwin, C.L. Peacock, W.D. Murray, Jack Martin of Macon, A.M. Brannan and J.F. Tigner of Columbus, left Monday for Cedar Creek where they were joined by a large party from Buena Vista, and together they will enjoy camp life for a few days and feast on fish to their heart's content. It would be hard to get together a jollier crowd, and it goes without saying that they will have a glorious time. EBENEZER SCHOOL--ROLL OF HONOR Class No. 1--Misses Ela (&?) Louella Woods Class Number 2--Nannie Reid A SHOWER OF FIRE Red Hot Balls Fall From the Clouds in Florida A terrible electric storm passed over Tarpon Springs, Fla., Monday noon, and there occurred a grand and yet terrible phenomena. At that hour a blazing bolt about as large as a man's head descended from the clouds and struck a telephone wire near the center of town. When the bolt struck a terrific explosion followed that shattered glass in the windows of houses two blocks distant. Immediately following the descent of this bolt came a perfect shower of balls of fire about the size of walnuts. This rain of fire was general over the town and continued for probably tem minutes. The balls resembled molten iron and spattered when they came in contact with the earth. Several roofs of houses on which the balls fell were ignited, but the flames were extinguished by rain, which began to fall heavily. Probably fifty people were severely shocked during the progress of the electric rain. While the balls of fire were falling a strong smell of sulphur pervaded the atmosphere. The places where the balls struck look as if iron had been recently fused there. The greatest terror prevailed during the rain of fire. Many people thought the judgment day had come. end # 16 The Schley County News Thursday, April 25th 1895 No. 17 A HAPPY MARRIAGE Edward Lee Williams and Kate Lillian S?ales were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Mims, the bride's sister, in Monroe county, April the 7th, by Rev. A.L. Moncrief of Macon. Thirty years before the old minister pronounced the mystic words that linked the destinies of the bride's mother to her noble, soldier father, and there was a peculiar and impressively beautiful solemnity in this ceremony of the white haired old servant of God. The fair bride is a great social favorite and is possessed of a pure bright spirit that makes her deservedly popular. Hosts of old friends will shower congratulations upon genial, noble-hearted Ed Williams upon his good fortune in winning such a jewel. The News was not appraised of the interesting event until the paper had gone to press last week, but it is not too late for every one in Mr. Williams old home where he is universally popular, to extend sincere good wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Williams reside at Pope, Monroe county. SIDEWALK GLEANINGS Miss Kittie Tison closed her school at Countyline Thursday, with interesting public exercises. Dr. B.L. Bridges is attending Mrs. W.R. Singleton, who is quite sick at her home near Prospect. The sheriff still carries the keys of the Alliance store and it is not yet known how matters will be adjusted. The school at Prospect which has been presided over by Miss Florence Tison, to the entire satisfaction of the patrons, closed last week. Mr. A. Allen went out to Dozier's Mill early Monday morning and brought back a long string of fish that he caught in a very short while. We are informed that the recent heavy rains caused the dam at Knowlton's mill to break and the water from the pond has completely submerged the famous mineral spring. MARRIAGE OF AN OLD ELLAVILLE BOY We clip from the New Smyrna (Fla.) Breeze of the 18th inst. the following marriage notice, which will be read with interest by the many friends of the groom in this county and with these the News joins most heartily in wishing the young couple happiness and prosperity through all the coming years. Mr. Charner M. Strange and Miss Julia Nelson will be married in Monticello, at the residence of the bride's uncle, Mr. Charles Garwood, this morning at ten o'clock. The happy couple will leave Monticello early after the ceremony is performed for a brief visit to Thomasville and Waycross, Ga., and will arrive in New Smyrna tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. They will be given a reception in the Braswell cottage on Hillsboro street where they will make their home in the future. Mr. Strange is one of New Smyrna's most popular young men and the bride is a charming young lady with a host of friends both there and in Monticello. She is a daughter of Capt. R.B. Nelson of Glencoe. The newly married couple have the hearty congratulations and best wishes of their many friends, among whom the Breeze considers itself fortunate to be numbered. PERSONAL NOTES Col. A.J. Walters attended court in Lumpkin this week. Mr. and Mrs. E. Hill visited relatives at Poindexter Sunday. Mrs. Buchanan of Americus is visiting at the home of Mr. R.C. Wells. Mrs. A. Allen returned Saturday from Americus much improved in health. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Royal of Royal, Ga., spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Warren Reid. Mr. Robert Murray of this county left Monday for Franklin county to enter school. Messrs. A.J. Hill and Claud Dixon looked after business matters in Americus Monday. Messrs. W.D. and J.B. Murray and E. Hill are enjoying a day or two at Stewart's mill fishing. Messrs. Tharp, Wooten and Blue came down from Buena Vista on their bicycles Sunday and returned on the afternoon train. Miss Bessie Cheney returned Tuesday from a delightful visit to Albany and is welcomed by her numerous friends. "Aunt Betsey" Peacock returned to her home in Andersonville Saturday after a short visit to her son, Mr. C.L. Peacock. Miss Mattie Whigham, who has been a pleasant guest of Mrs. J.B. Williamson for several days returned to her home in Cusseta Sunday. Misses Bertha Burnam and Emmie Baldwin with Messrs. Lon Arrington and Chas Chambliss attended preaching at Shiloh Sunday, and spent the day very pleasantly with friends. Mr. George W. Threlkeld left this week for Cairo, Ga., where he goes to take charge of a flourishing school. We wish him abundant success in his new field of labor. Mr. U.B. Harrold, wife and daughter, Miss Maria Harrold of Americus, Ga., arrived Tuesday on a visit to Dr. and Mrs. C.H. Smith. They will go to Palm Beach today on a short visit and return here, and after spending a few days, Mr. and Mrs. Harrold will return home. Miss Harrold expects to remain here three or four weeks under treatment of Dr. Smith, she being in ill health.--- New Smyrna Breeze. Sheriff Allen went down to Desota Tuesday, having in charge Rev. Bill Collins, who was convicted of larceny at the last term of court and sentenced to 11 months or a fine of $70.00. Collins has been in jail at this place for several weeks and has kept up a great racket preaching and praying. Mr. McConnell who has charge of convicts at Desota will pay the county $5.00 per month for the services of the prisoner. This clears out (the) jail and takes a burden off the county. Ross McGarrah who killed Charles Harris, col. at Sumter city, has been bound over on a charge of involuntary manslaughter, bail being lived (levied?) at $300. The balance of the money due the teachers on last years accounts was paid out by Commissioner Collum Saturday. It put a good little sum in circulation, thereby making a good many souls happy. ANDREW CHAPEL Mrs. Jim Perry and "the Twins" of Americus were pleasant visitors at the home of Uncle Mark Perry last Friday and Saturday. Miss Hattie Walker has been the pleasant guest of Mrs. Olin Jordan at Shiloh for the past week. The Shiloh High School will close next Friday, and will have a picnic at the bridge crossing Big Muckalee on Saturday following. S.R. Bridges spent Saturday night and Sunday with Cullen Jordan at Shiloh. By all means come out to the debate next Friday night and after you have heard the speech, choose for yourself----country or city life. The affirmatives are R.E. Wilkinson, Claude Johnson and J.R. Pilcher. The negatives, W.G. Mauk, W.C. Jordan and S.R. Bridges. That's all---Estelle. ALL SOUND IN MIND Many rumors have gone out from Montezuma in consequence of the sad death of young Robert Lewis at the hands of Leo Hertz. The following from the Macon County Citizen will set at rest all sensational accounts: The Citizen says: How such an unwarranted message could have been sent out from Montezuma is a puzzle to all. Through her heart is crushed with her bereavement, Mrs. Lewis is as sound in mind as any lady in Georgia. Leo Hertz is attending school in New York, and is as sane as he ever was. Mrs. Hertz, who has also been reported insane is attending to her mercantile business. We saw her only a few days ago, as sane as any woman." end # 17 The Schley County News Thursday, May 2nd 1895 No. 18 EXCITEMENT AT BOLINGBROKE Dr. Beauregard Williams while in the Discharge of his Duty Becomes Involved in a Serious Trouble with Negroes A serious conflict between white people and negroes was threatened at Bolingbroke last week. The trouble grew out of the killing of a negro by the Bailiff and three deputies, Dr. Williams and two other prominent young men, who had been summoned to assist in the arrest. The negro was a desperate character and had sworn that no white man could lay hands on him. He was in the act of shooting at the bailiff and deputies when killed. After the killing a mob of negroes gathered at Bolingbroke, swearing vengeance on the slayer of Simmons. Sheriff Newton and posse were summoned from Forsyth, and their coolness and courage in handling the mob prevented a bloody race riot. The three young men immediately gave themselves up and in a preliminary trial at Forsyth were bound over to appear at regular term of court. Says the Macon Telegraph: "The young men involved bear a reputation second to none in Monroe county and no one believes them guilty of any wrong. They were simply disc! harging their duty." The friends of Dr. Williams in this county are gratified to know that he has been exonerated of all blame, and congratulate him that nothing more serious has resulted from the unfortunate affair. SIDEWALK GLEANINGS Sprinkle lime about your premises. It may save you many dollars. Col. C.R. McCrory is enjoying new irish potatoes from his fine garden. Another handsome residence will probably be erected in Ellaville during the summer. Another store and a new bank will be opened by September 1st, unless all signs fail. Dr. J.N. Cheney received this week from the Commercial Assurance Co. of London, a check for the full amount of insurance on his residence. The Methodist church yard was nicely cleaned off Tuesday afternoon, and several loads of sand hauled in front of the steps to prevent water standing. The Breeze acknowledges with thanks some large sweet potatoes which were laid on our door sill by Col. J.L. McCrory. The colonel is making for himself a wide reputation as a truck gardener.----New Smyna (Fla.) Breeze. Mr. C.M. Strange arrived Friday from Monticello with his bride and they are now comfortably domiciled in the beautiful Braswell cottage on South Hillsboro street. A very pleasant reception was tendered them upon their arrival Friday afternoon and evening,---New Smyrna (Fla.) Breeze. The case of Alec Moye will come up in the United States court at Columbus next week. Messrs. William and Real Allen, R.M. Murphy and Jabe Murray who are important witnesses in the case will go up to Columbus Sunday afternoon. Mr. J.F. Woods has an ideal country home, and it is never more attractive than at this season of the year when the honeysuckles and roses and pinks and other beautiful flowers, which Mrs, Woods tends with such care, are shedding their fragrance. There is not a finer collection of plants in the county. GOOD FOR SCHLEY A Canning Factory will be Built in Ellaville at Once. Thousands of Bushels of Rosy Cheeked Peaches and Luscious Berries will be Canned this Season. It Means Much for this Section. The News is proud to be able to say that a canning factory for Schley county is no longer a mere matter of talk, but almost an assured fact. The paper for a long time urged the importance of such an industry, and we are gratified that those enterprising citizens, Messrs. W.D. and A.C. Murray have determined to build one at once. This is a guarantee that it will be a success. The plant will be located on the east side of the depot. The site selected has every advantage, and this is the year of all years to invest in such an enterprise. If the season continues favorable the fruit and vegetable crop will be enormous, and we believe this forward step will be the beginning of a new era of prosperity for our people. It will open a market for all fruit and vegetables; give employment to many hands and stop the cry of hard times. All business will improve as the merchants will reap their share of the laborers wages. The establishment of such industries is the only way our county will ever become prosperous, and it is to the interest of every man, woman and child to do everything possible to encourage this movement. We have been going along in a quiet way and very few have any idea how much fruit is growing in the country. In a radius of three miles of Ellaville there are perhaps over 40,000 peach trees besides pears, plums, apples, grapes, etc.; and it would be impossible to estimate the entire crop of the county. No finer peaches grow anywhere than right here, and it would be almost criminal to allow them to go to waste. This is the garden spot of the world, but its splendid advantages are nothing unless we utilize the products of the soil. The money that goes out of the county to enrich others, if invested in small industries, would bring a rich revenue to our people, and make us thoroughly independent of the outside world. A CARD FRO MR. RAINEY Editor Schley Co. News: The people of the county have been very kind to me indeed, during my sickness, and it would be very ungrateful in me if I did not feel very thankful to them for this. I have one request yet however; which I would like to make of the taxpayers of this county, and I believe that in the kindness of their nature they will not with hold this. It is well known by most of the people of the county that my health is bad, that I am at present unable to attend to the duties of the office, but that I have secured the services of my brother to attend to the business for me. Now I am likely to be called at any time by the Great Being that governs the Universe, I wish to ask the people to call on my representative at my regular appointments and make their tax returns, as this will be of great help to my family and will also enable me to pay those whom I owe. It is my desire to pay every dollar I owe, and as this will help me to do so, I believe the people will excuse me for making this! request of them, and will make their returns at an early day. Very truly yours, D.W. Rainey. very body who attended services at the Methodist church Sunday realized that they were breathing a purer atmosphere than had floated through that building in many a day. At the suggestion of Col. C.R. McCrory a good many of the members met Friday before and gave the church a through cleaning. The carpets were taken up and the floor was given a good scrubbing. The large windows were cleaned from top to bottom; the stoves removed and the benches all washed off. It required a great deal of hard work, and the few who accomplished the task so successfully have the thanks of the entire community. PERSONAL NOTES Mr. Olin Dixon of Americus spent Sunday in Ellaville. Mr. J.M. Jones of Tennille, was in Ellaville this week. Hon. W.D. Murray made a business trip to Buena Vista Tuesday. Mrs. George Dexter of Madison, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Threlkeld. Messrs. Ed and Sam Bridges and H.S. Lindsay spent Saturday in Americus. Mr. A.J. Hill and Miss Willetta Lusby visited the Andersonville cemetery Sunday. Mrs. E.S. Baldwin returned Sunday from a visit of several days to Oglethorpe. Mr. J.H. Pearce of Marshallville was in Ellaville Sunday on important business. Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Hornady returned Tuesday from a stay of several weeks in Atlanta. Mr. J.F. Brown, representing the Mutual Life Insurance Co., spent last week in Ellaville. Mrs. J.B. Dunn returned Monday to her home in Americus, after a short visit to Mrs. P.F. Dixon. Col. J.R. Williams attended court at Buena Vista last week, being retained as counsel in some important cases. Messrs. Elmore and Norton of Oglethorpe, came over on their wheels Sunday and spent the day at the hotel. ANOTHER ENTERPRISE Mr. Eugene Richardson of Doyle, Ga., has located in Ellaville and opened up a repair shop near Murray's variety works. We are glad to welcome all new citizens to our town, and we trust that Mr. Richardson will receive a liberal patronage. TO BE SOLD NEXT THURSDAY The stock of general merchandise at the Alliance Store will be sold at public out cry next Thursday the 9th inst. J. Kyle & Co. of Columbus hold the first mortgage to the amount of $1,400 on the stock, and there are numerous other small claims against the corporation. The entire business seems to be in a muddle, and just how it will be straightened out, remains to be seen. MIRTH AND MUSIC Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Murray entertained their young friends in a delightful manner at their pleasant home Monday evening. A happy feature of the occasion was the splendid music which was greatly enjoyed by the guests. Tempting refreshments were served during the evening and other interesting diversions made the hours glide swiftly by. ANDREW CHAPEL The farmers in this community can congratulate themselves that they are abreast, if not ahead of any in the country. S.R. Bridges, who was unwell last week, is able to be at his desk again, much to the pleasure of his students. When we wish to remind anyone that he has lied about something, we will not intimate it to him through the columns of our paper under a nom de plume, but will go to him, face to face, and tell him so. Let Spy consider himself annihilated in the correspondent line till he has gone through such course of training as will teach him to hit above the belt. On account of the inclement weather the debate was not very well attended last Friday evening--though the regular program was taken up and all those present rendered their parts very nicely. The recitation by Miss May Howell and the speech by Mr. Claud Johnson were exceedingly good. Let every body come next Friday night and hear something new. Estelle visited Sweet Myrtle Springs a few days since and sampled the buoyant waters. He found it to be a model place for a picnic, where one can distance himself from the cares and toils of business life and with his best friend on his arm they can perambulate the half hidden paths, catching the wild hilarious but sweet song of the small birds in the fullness of their revelry, fluttering, chirping and frolicking from bush to bush and tree to tree, capricious from the very profusion and variety around them. It is delightful to saunter along those limped streams coming from the several springs soon uniting into one, which wanders like a vein of silver through the bosom of some green meadow land, leading through a diversity of natural scenery and shady retirements, where the fresh green is mingled with sweet smelling flowers.---Estelle. CHURCH DIRECTORY Baptist Preaching every first Sunday and Saturday. Sunday school each Sabbath at 3 pm, Dr. W.D. Sears, Superintendent. Prayer meeting every Tuesday night. Mite Society holds its meetings the first Saturday afternoon in each month, Mrs. H.T. Arrington, President. Methodist R.F. Williamson, Pastor. Preaching 2nd and 4th Sundays in each month, 11 am and 7:30 pm. Prayer meeting every Wednesday night. Sunday school each Sunday at 10 am. Dr. H.S. Munro, Superintendent. The Children's Juvenile Missionary Society Anna Muse meets at the church Sunday at 3 pm. Miss Mittie Myers ???? Mg'r. Women's Missionary Society meets at the church on 3rd Sunday at 3 pm., Mrs. R.M. Murphy, President. The ladies Union prayer meeting meets every Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. All the ladies of the town are invited. Andrew Chapel Preaching 1st Sunday in each month at 11 am, also Saturday before at 11 am. Sunday school each Sabbath at 3 pm. B.F. Greene, Supa. Hopewell Preaching 3rd Sunday in each month at 11 am and Saturday before at 11 am. Sunday School at 9 am, J.W. Snipes, Supt. County Ordinary---P.E. Taylor Clerk Supr. Court---J.M. Murray Sheriff---William Allen Jailer---P.G. Hagler Tax Collector---C.H. Wall Tax Receiver---D.W. Rainey Treasurer---P.F. Dixon Surveyor---E.S. Baldwin County School Commis'r---J.M. Collum Coroner---G.W. Marshall Superior Court---Convenes the second Monday in April and October. W.H. Fish, Judge. J.M. Dupree, Sol. General. Ordinary's Court---First Monday in very month. County Commissioners W.D. Murray V.H. Tondee T.V. Bridges A.M. Caskey G.T. Walker Town Mayor---T.A. Collins Councilmen---W.D. Murray, H.S. Lindsay, H.S. Munro, W.D. Sears, J.N. Cheney Recorder---A.A. Arrington Marshall---J.F. Hudson Treasurer---Claud Dixon end # 18 The Schley County News Thursday, May 9th 1895 No. 19 AN INTERESTING LETTER Editor News: The writer has just returned from Fort Valley, the land of milk and peaches and like the committee sent to view the promised land, found that all which has been claimed for (this) section is true, but cannot say like Caleb when he returned, Let us go up and possess it for we are well able...... The fact is, the lands have been purchased by our northern brethren who have so improved them by setting in peach trees as to make them unpurchaseable. Those people are up and doing and Ft. Valley is growing. The impetus given by fruit, has caused the building of factories, the bringing in capital to empl(o)y the labor. Anyone who has only one hundred trees in bearing, has a nice income, and will realize as much clear money as will perhaps be made from the best farm in Schley county. What can be done in Ellaville! It is claimed by even those people that we have the advantage of them, that we could get peaches in the market three or four days earlier than they, and that this ridg! e of country between the Flint and Chattahoochee is well adapted to raising of fruit as well as that between the Flint and Ochmulgee. Oh! that our people would see the benefit to our county which would be derived from proper raising of fruit and vegetables. Every acre planted in fruit trees tends to increase the price of cotton by lessoning the area which is now being planted in that product. Then if we should want the price of cotton increased and our county prosper we believe that the result can be obtained by this method. The writer was looking especially after the canning feature and has come to the conclusion that we could successfully operate a canning factory here by each citizen having, say one hundred or less cans put (up?) and he carry the same until there shall be a demand, then enough club together and ship a car or many could sell to our local dealers. We should drive foreign canned goods from out doors, and we will save much to our country, by stopping the constant drain of money from our home markets steadily impoverishing them. Let some one who reads this poorly written letter move in this matter and suggest a tangible theory for operating a factory, and if not a canning factory some other factory that will give labor to our people, be renumerative to them, and beneficial to our town.---W.D.M(urray?) SIDEWALK GLEANINGS Mr. Rickerson who recently moved here from Doyle, was received into the Baptist church Sunday night. We are glad to learn that a prominent farmer of Sumter county contemplates moving to Ellaville in the fall. A canning factory and artesian well are the very things Ellaville needs most and she's going to have both. Just wait and see. There's a handsome line of Ladies' umbrellas just arrived this week at Peacock & Arrington's, headquarters for everything in the line of dry goods, shoes. clothing. notions and even straw hats. Dr. J.N. Cheney some time ago planted pecans on the square; and the young trees are now growing nicely, and will be lasting monuments to a public benefactor. Mr. E.H. Payne, who recently moved from Ellaville to Poindexter, was in town Friday. He reports the crops in his section very flourishing and says the farmers are busily engaged in the hog and hominy campaign. The cotton acreage has been greatly reduced and more attention is being given to food crops. Mr. John Dinkins is one of Schley's good farmers, who believes in keeping out of debt by raising a plenty to eat at home and something to sell at all seasons. Besides the fine crops on his well managed farm, he has an abundance of fruit; quantities of rich milk and butter; fine hogs and chickens, and everything to make a man contented, consequently he never talks hard times. Col. Leon C. Greer, a promising young lawyer of Oglethorpe, will in future be associated in the practice of his profession with the well known firm of Cutts & Hixon of Americus. It goes without saying that in this broader field Colonel Greer will reap abundant success. A man from Americus was in Ellaville Monday morning trying to organize a dancing class, but met with very little encouragement, and after tarrying a few hours went on in search of "pastures greener." Arthur and Earnest Livingston will perform the duties of sexton at the Methodist church, and nobody doubts that it will be well done. While driving to Americus Monday morning Mr. W.D. Murray got a grain of sand in his eye, and in attempting to remove it, the sharp flint became imbedded in the ball, giving him considerable pain. It was with great difficulty that Dr. Horme removed the particle and Mr. Murray has suffered much inconvenience from the wound but fortunately the sight will not be impaired. SCHLEY'S OLDEST CITIZEN DEAD After the heat and burden of a longer pilgrimage than is usually allotted to man, "Uncle" Stephen Kent died at his home near Ellaville Saturday morning at 4 o'clock. He was 98 years of age and had been a member of County Line church for 80 years. Death was kept waiting till the full measure of his life was meted out, then the long standing grain bowed at the feet of the grim reaper, and the weary, trusting, soul found home and rest at last. Through all the decades of this century, Mr. Kent lived in Georgia except a short while spent in South Carolina. He was a man of strict integrity, and honored by all who were privileged to know him. He leaves a large family of children and grand children to revere his memory. In the presence of a large gathering of friends and neighbors he was laid to rest in the Thornton burial ground Sunday at 12 o'clock. Rev. W.W. Tidwell performing the last sad rites in a solemn and impressive manner. After a long life of usefulness he sleeps ! well, in blessed hope of the resurrection. PERSONAL NOTES Mr. A.J. Hill visited Americus Tuesday. Mr. E.B. Hornady went up to Atlanta Sunday. Mr. Joe Rodgers of Doyle was in town Saturday. Col. and Mrs. J. A. Hixon are visiting at Mr. T.V. Bridges. Col. C.R. McCrory made a business trip to Americus Monday. Mr. Yance returned yesterday from a short visit to Alabama. Miss Mary Griffin of Preston, spent Sunday with friends in Ellaville. Mr. Will Wright spent several days with his Ellaville friends this week. Mr. Thad Wallace of Americus, was in Ellaville several days this week. Mrs. W. Kelly of Poindexter, was the guest of Mrs. T.V. Bridges Saturday. Misses Bessie Cheney and Stella Tison returned Thursday from a short visit to Montezuma. Miss Eva Wall made a short visit to Mrs. H.S. Munro, after her return from Columbus Friday. Mr. Edgar Stewart of Taylor county attended the club meeting (Ellaville Reading Club) Thursday evening. Messrs. Sam Hatcher of Columbus, W.P. Wallis and Henry Lumpkin of Americus, were in Ellaville Saturday on legal business. Mr. Thompson Peacock, one of Marion county's prominent citizens, was in town Saturday looking after business matters. Messrs. R.E. Elliott and Asa Cameron made the trip to Americus on their Bicycles Saturday and returned on the afternoon train. Mr. W.O. Strange of Danville, Va. who came to Ellaville for his health several weeks ago, has returned to his home greatly improved. Mrs. M.A. Drane is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E.B. Hornady. She is accompanied by her bright little grand daughter, Minnie Drane. Messrs. C.L. Peacock and A.J. Hill will take a trip through Texas the latter part of this month, stopping for several days at Houston and other points. The many friends of Dr. and Mrs. C.H. Smith will be pleased to learn that they are expected in Ellaville soon to spend some time with their children. Judge Battle, Dr. Sears and family, Mr. R.C. Wells and family picnicked at Dozier's Mill Friday. The fishing was fine and the day was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keene, Messrs. Harold McCrory, Ed Scoville, Charlie Willis and others drove over from Oglethorpe Friday to join the excursion to Columbus. >From twelve tomato vines, Mr. Homer Threlkeld last summer sold five dollars worth of the fruit to the hotel, besides a quantity from the same vines used on his own table. These plants required very little work, and it only goes to show how wonderfully productive is our soil, and how much better such crops pay than cotton. When the canning factory is in operation, as it will be soon, there will be a market right here for all the tomatoes that can be grown. RECEIVER APPOINTED The sale of the Alliance stock which was to have taken place to day, has been stopped by the court. Mr. Claud Dixon has been appointed temporary receiver for the stock, books, etc., and a hearing is set for the 16th of May before Judge Fish in Oglethorpe. TOO ILL TO ATTEND COURT Messrs. Allen, Murphy and Murray, witnesses in the case of the United States vs Alec Moye, returned Tuesday afternoon from Columbus. On account of sickness Moye was unable to appear for trial. The Judge read the certificate from Dr. Sears to the court, dismissed the witnesses, and announced that the prisoner had forfeited his bond. end # 19 The Schley County News Thursday, May 16th 1895 No. 20 DON'T FORGET MOTHER Don't forget Mother, my boy, don't forget mother, just because you have other loves and many cares to fill your attention. Can you not see her growing old; more tenderly and wistfully her eyes do follow you and her heart sometimes ache for a return of the fond cares she has given her boy. Her step is less elastic now. The roses of her cheeks have faded, killed by the freezes of old age. The snow drifts of time lie tenderly on her temples. The record of care for you, her trouble and sorrow, are furrowed upon her face. Some day it will not be long---you will walk about the old home with hushed foot steps. Into the dear old chamber you will steal to bid good bye to the dear old face so strangely white. And while you bend over to catch the parting blessing, the angel of death will glide into her heart and mother will fall fast asleep. Then it may be with heart full of remorse for your neglect. You may seek new friends but none can fill a mother's place. SIDEWALK GLEANINGS The canning factory is going to be built. Just paste that in your hat. The Eclipse Band will furnish music at the concert at Lowe Friday night. Every town in Georgia is going to have some kind of a factory. Ellaville must not fall behind. The young people are planning a picnic to the famous Myrtle Springs on the Chambless plantation near Shiloh. Mr. W.A. Cameron has secured a position with Earl Bros., commission merchants of Chicago, and will begin business the first of June. Mr. Len Baldwin, well known to the people of Ellaville, was married to Miss Lotta Rogers, a member of the Baldwin Rogers Comedy Company, at East Point last Friday night. The Quarterly meeting services at the Methodist church Saturday and Sunday were interesting and profitable. Large crowds attended each service and the presiding elder, Rev. J.B. McGeehee, presented the fundamental Bible truths in his usual forceful way. His very able sermon Sunday night from the text, "He that doeth the will of God abideth forever," made a profound impression and has received much favorable comment from those whose privilege it was to listen to the logical discourse. The announcement in the News that a canning factory would be built here has been copied by the papers over the state, and in this way Ellaville has gotten a good deal of valuable advertising. We have put our hands to the plough and cannot afford to look back. NOTICE The King's Daughters will do plain sewing at reasonable rates. Leave orders at Mrs. Allen's store. A VICTIM OF HYDROPHOBIA A former Citizen of Schley County suffering from the deadly disease. A son of Mr. Obe Cottle who lives near Cordele was last week bitten by a mad dog and the parents and friends of the young man are appealing for aid to send him to the Pasteur Institute at New York. The amount necessary is $200. Cordele will probably make up half the amount. This family is well known in Schley county, having lived here for many years and we do not doubt that this pathetic appeal will meet with a response from our kind hearted people. The mother of the unfortunate young man was reared in affluence and belonged to one of the finest families in this section. Now in her poverty and distress she pleads for the life of her child. Who will help her? ANOTHER IMPROVEMENT Capt. C.L. Peacock, who leaves nothing undone that will add to the comfort and convenience of the traveling public, has had a wind mill put up at the hotel, and will have a system of water works through the building. The wind mill has all the latest improvements and is quite ornamental. Ellaville is justly proud of her popular hotel, which has a reputation second to none in the state. A DESTRUCTIVE RAIN STORM A rain that amounted almost to a cloud burst swept over the farms of Messrs. I.L. Lindsey, H.H. Threlkeld, I.M. Livingstone and Mirk Harvey last Thursday evening, doing great damage to the young crops. Heavy hail fell in many places accompanied by hard winds and besides the injury to the corn and cotton the land is badly washed. Those who suffered this great loss are among the best farmers in the county, and had their crops well under way, and it is discouraging to have all the work to do over again this late in the season: but these energetic men are not the kind to waste time in grieving over what cannot be helped. They have gone bravely to work to repair the damage and in spite of this backset will make as fine crops as anybody in this section. A PAINFUL ACCIDENT While returning home from the quarterly meeting Saturday, Mr. Putnam Stephens was thrown from his buggy and sustained severe injuries, from which he has been suffering intensely, though we are glad to learn from Dr. Munro, who with Drs. Drane and Weaver made an examination, that the physicians are hopeful that nothing serious will result from the unfortunate accident. A HAPPY OCCASION In spite of the weather which threatened for a while to keep everybody at home, the King's Daughters festival Friday night was a success in every particular. The rain interfered with the arrangements for having it in the park, and the first floor of the court house was used. Sheriff Allen kindly tendered the use of his office. The tables were prettily arranged in the hall where delicious refreshments were served. A pleasant feature of the evening was the cutting for the prize in the large cake prepared by Mesdames A. Allen and E.B. Hornady. Mr. William Allen was the winner. The Eclipse Band rendered several pretty selections during the evening and the ladies feel very grateful to them and to every one who so kindly helped to make their entertainment a success. Quite a neat sum was realized. SNIDER-MURRAY The marriage of Mr. Lawson H. Snider and Miss Joe Murray was solemnized at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Stephen Murray, the ceremony being performed by Rev. R.F. Williamson. Mr. Snider is a prosperous farmer and one of the most deserving and popular young men in the county. The bride has all the attributes of lovely womanhood and will be indeed a help meet (mate?) to her husband. Both the young people are well known and their numerous friends extend heartiest congratulations and with them a life of unlimited happiness and prosperity. PERSONAL NOTES Mr. T.J. Collins of Murray, was in town Tuesday. Mrs. J.H. Kleckly is visiting in Americus. Miss Emmie Baldwin is visiting in Oglethorpe. Mr. Will Wright of Americus, was in town Sunday. Mr. Will Tooke of LaCrosse, has been in Ellaville several days this week. Miss Minnie Cheney is visiting her sister, Mrs. J.E. Robinson of Montezuma. Dr. B.L. Bridges and Mr. A.J. Hill went down to Americus in grand style Monday. Mr. Chas Chambless and Miss Bertha Burnam attended services at Ebenezer Sunday. Prof and Mrs. Whitehurst spent Saturday and Sunday with friends at Ebenezer. Mrs. M.A. Snider returned to Americus Sunday, after a short visit to Mrs. T.V. Bridges. Prof. J.F. Stewart, principal of the Buena Vista High School was in Ellaville Saturday. Misses Sallie Thompson of Florida, and Belle Snider of Americus are guests at the home of Mr. T.V. Bridges. Mr. Horace Stewart who is teaching a flourishing school at Grangerville, was a visitor to Ellaville Sunday. Mr. Wilbur Cherry, business manager of the Americus Evening Herald, was in town a day of two this week. Mr. Asa Cameron, who is becoming an expert wheel man, broke the record Saturday, making the trip to Americus in 55 minutes. Mr. Horace Munro passed through Ellaville yesterday enroute home from a delightful trip to New York and Washington City. Miss Stella Scarborough, the bright and attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Scarborough of Americus, spent Sunday in Ellaville. Misses Eva Cheney and Mary Williamson, two fair pupils of the Girls Normal College, Milledgeville, passed through the city yesterday enroute to their homes in Ellaville.--Times-Recorder. Miss Leila Stewart returned home Tuesday after a pleasant visit to her sister. Mrs. A.C. Murray, and the young man on the corner weeps bitter tears behind his gold rimmed eye-glasses. Misses Eva Cheney, Lizzie Rainey and Mary Williamson returned Saturday afternoon from Milledgeville, where they have been attending the Girl's Normal and Industrial College. Their bright young faces are heartily welcomed by their numerous friends. Col. C.R. McCrory is attending court in Oglethorpe. Mr. J.F. Woods left Monday for Dallas, Texas, where he goes as a delegate to the General Assembly of Presbyterians which will be held in that city. He will visit other points in the Lone Star state before returning home. His trip cannot fail to be very pleasant and profitable. Mr. Will P. Hornady of Albany, spent Sunday with the home folks. He is very enthusiastic over the prospect of a canning factory for Ellaville, and thinks that the enterprise will be of incalculable good to this section. So confident is Mr. Hornady that it will be a paying investment he is willing and anxious to take stock. NOTICE The executive committee of the Schley County Sunday School Association, composed of C.L. Battle, J.F. Woods, G.D. Hayes, H.H. Mott, C.M. Rainey, John Snipes, Eli Lightner, H.S. Munro and others are hereby requested to meet in Ellaville at the drug store of Dr. H.S. Munro on Saturday afternoon, May 18, at 3 o'clock for the purpose of arranging program for and determining time and place of holding the annual convention. This Tues., May 14th 1895. B.F. Green, President. S.R. Bridges, Secretary. ANDREW CHAPEL Mr. R.S. McGarrah, accompanied by Misses Alba Perry, May Howell, Eunice and Berna McGarrah were the attendants from here to the annual picnic at Lime creek last Saturday. All report a most delightful trip. The SS convention subject was discussed here last Sunday evening at Sunday school, and Ellaville was decided on as the proper place for it to be held, for various reasons. The time still stands procrastinated indefinitely. S.R. Bridges spent Saturday evening in Americus. Mrs. N.E. Strange visited Ellaville last Friday, taking her first spring ride. Miss Eva Strange spent Saturday and Sunday very pleasantly with friends in Ellaville. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS May 6th---Regular Meeting Present, Mayor T.A. Collins, Aldermen J.N. Cheney; W.D. Sears; H.S. Munro; absent W.D. Murray. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Ordinance introduced by Alderman Cheney and adopted, prohibiting dogs running at large in the town, unless wearing a collar furnished by the town council at cost of $1.25 each. Treasurer's report said and received which shows amount of funds on hand $231.11. The following bills were ordered paid. J.F. Hudson $25.00; J.V. Haigler 80c; Munro & Wall $1; Collins Williamson & Co. $5.86. Council adjourn to meet at regular meeting first Monday night in June. end # 20. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/schley/newspapers/miscnews2202nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 81.7 Kb