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The Schley County News  1-11 1897
The Schley County News  Thursday, January 14, 1897  No. 1


LEGAL ADVERTISING
Georgia--Schley County
L.H. Snider, administrator on the estate of Frances Snider, represents that he 
has fully discharged said trust, and prays to be dismissed.  All persons are 
notified to file their objections, if any they have, by the first Monday in May 
1897, why said petition should not be granted.
Phil E. Taylor, Ordinary, This January 1st 1897.


Georgia--Schley County
To all whom it may concern:
E.W. Johnson, guardian for A.B. Johnson applies to me for letters of dismission 
from said guardianship, and I will pass upon his application on the first 
Monday in February next, at my office in Ellaville, said county.  Given under 
my hand and official signature this 4th day of January 1897.  
Phil E. Taylor, Ordinary.


SIDEWALK GLEANINGS
Mr. Chappell Murray's condition was decidedly more favorable yesterday, and his 
physicians are hopeful that he will in a few days be entirely restored to 
health.


Col. J.R. Williams is the proud possessor of a $250 horse that is indeed a 
beauty, and moves with the grace and swiftness of a thoroughbred.  The 
beautiful animal has been greatly admired by all who have seen him.


The contractors have had good weather to work on the new school building and 
have lost no time in carrying forward every part of the work.  The building 
will be ready in a short while to turn over to the committee.


Mrs. Dan Rainey was painfully injured by being thrown from a buggy while 
driving to Ellaville Friday.  The mule became frightened at some object in the 
road and ran away.  The buggy was not damaged to any great extent and while 
Mrs. Rainey was severely bruised, we are glad to learn that her injuries are by 
no means serious.


A marriage of much interest to many in Ellaville was that of Miss Lannie 
Crittenden and Mr. T.T. Byars, of Cuthbert which took place at the Methodist 
church in Shellman, Monday at high noon.  Miss Callie Slappey of LaCrosse was 
maid of honor.  This wedding was one of the prettiest of the many witnessed in 
Shellman this season.


CHANGE OF BUSINESS
Mr John Collins who has managed the business of the Alliance store so 
successfully the past three years has accepted a position with Mr. T.A. 
Collins, the well known popular merchant.  Mr. Chas R. Tondee who will be in 
charge of the Alliance store is in every way qualified to conduct the business 
in such a manner to insure a prosperous year to the firm.


WILL LOCATE IN AMERICUS
Col. J.R. Williams and family will leave today for Americus, where they will 
make their home in (the) future.  Col. Williams is a lawyer of ability, and 
will be quite an acquisition to the bar of that city.  He and his excellent 
wife will be greatly missed in Ellaville, and many are the good wishes that 
follow them to their new home.


DEATH OF MR. HOMER BURTON
Mr. Homer Burton, only son of Capt. Robert Burton, died in Americus Saturday 
from the effects of a stroke of paralysis received two weeks ago.  The remains 
were brought to Ellaville on the afternoon train Sunday, and followed to the 
grave by a large number of boyhood friends of the deceased.  Rev. G.P. Pornelle 
conducted the short funeral service, and his touching remarks made a deep 
impression on all present.  Mr. Burton was an ex-confederate soldier and was 
about 45 years of age.  He was born in Ellaville, and the greater part of his 
life was spent in this community.


DIED IN SHELLMAN
Mr. John H. Greene, eldest son of the late Frederick J. Greene of this county, 
died at the home of his sister Mrs. B.F. Crittenden, near Shellman, last 
Thursday.  Mr. Greene went to spend the holidays with his sister and soon after 
his arrival contracted Lagrippe, which developed into a serious case of 
pneumonia that baffled the skill of physicians and the tenderest care of loved 
ones.  The life of this good man was full of sorrows, and death came as a sweet 
relief to the tired soul.  He was conscious almost to the last, and talked 
calmly of his approaching dissolution.  The remains were interred in the 
cemetery at Shellman Friday.  The deceased leaves three children and many 
relatives and friends.


DEATH OF A YOUNG MAN
One of the saddest deaths that ever occurred in Ellaville was that of Mr. 
Robert Murray, Monday afternoon, at the home of his brother-in-law, Mr. J.G. 
Collins.  The young man had recently graduated and had accepted a position with 
Collins, Lightner & Co. when he was taken violently ill with pneumonia.  His 
case from the first was regarded as very serious, and prompt measures were 
taken to stay the ravages of the dread disease, but all to no avail.  He grew 
rapidly worse, and after an illness of only a few days, passed away.  Mr. 
Murray was one of the most promising young men of the county, and life for him 
was full of bright hopes.  He was to have been married in a few weeks to a 
lovely young lady of the county.  The marriage having been postponed two months 
on account of the death of the young lady's mother which occurred six weeks 
ago.  The grief of this crushed heart, and that of the widowed mother, brothers 
and sisters over the untimely death of this bright young man was!
  heart rendering, and excited the deepest sympathy of the entire community.  
The funeral took place at Concord church near Ellaville Tuesday afternoon, and 
the remains were interred in the family burial ground at that place.  A large 
concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends assembled about the open grave of 
him they had loved in life, and sincerely mourned in death, and the clods that 
fell upon the coffin lid, tolled the funeral knell of many bright dreams, and 
fond hopes, buried in that early grave.
(Transcriber's note:  I believe this Robert Murray was Robert L. Murray, son of 
Stephen Murray.  His marker at Concord church indicates he was born May 13, 
1873 and died Jan. 11, 1897.)


PERSONAL NOTES
Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Edwards of Louisville, Ky. spent a few days in Ellaville this 
week.  They will leave today with Col. C.R. McCrory & family for New Smyrna, 
Fla. to spend some time with Dr. and Mrs. C.H. Smith.


Dr. J.J. Chambless, an old Sumter county boy, now a prominent physician of 
Paris, Texas, visited his brother Mr. Chas. A. Chambless of our town last 
week.  Dr. Chambless graduated in the study of medicine in Louisville, Ky. 
about 20 years ago, since then he has very successfully practiced in Dallas and 
Paris, Texas.  This is his first visit to his old home in 15 years.  A strong 
effort is being made and many inducements offered by his friends to get him to 
come back and locate in our midst.


Mr. S.C. Collins returned Friday from Troy, Ohio, where he spent ten days most 
delightfully at the pleasant home of Col. and Mrs. J.A. Davy.  Mr. Collins will 
look after Col. Davy's interests at "Fruitland" this season, and has already 
entered upon his duties with that energy and enterprise that always brings 
success.  He has purchased several splendid horses, and the work of breaking 
the land out at the fruit farm is being rapidly pushed forward.
end # 1


The Schley County News  Thursday, January 21, 1897  No. 2


SIDEWALK GLEANINGS
The patrons have elected Mrs. Emily Brady teacher of the school near Mr. Jim 
Gilmore's.


Mr. A.J. Hill's friends fully expected him to trade for the horse brought out 
on the stage at the show last Thursday night as a match for his special 
pet, "Scotland."


The ladies of the Mite Society will give an oyster supper and musical 
entertainment at Mrs. J.H. Kleckley's Friday night.  Everybody is invited to go 
and take part in the social enjoyments of the evening, and lend a few dimes to 
a good cause.


Miss Lucy May Manry, of Atlanta, who is spending the winter in Ellaville, has 
been induced to open a Kindergarten school and has secured a desirable room for 
the purpose in the brick building near Col. C.R. McCrory's residence.


Ellaville is now in quick communications with many of the important towns and 
cities of the state.  The completion of the long distance telephone line from 
Americus gives us connection with Atlanta, Macon and intermediate points.  We 
are on speaking terms with Columbus, Rome and Athens.  For $1.10, you can talk 
five minutes to someone in the gate city.


INCREASED ACREAGE IN FRUIT
Thousands of Young Trees Are Being Put Out About Ellaville
Our people are going into the fruit business quite extensively, and they are 
going at it in a way to make it profitable.  From experience they have learned 
that peach trees respond promptly to fertilization and cultivation, and the 
young trees are no longer put out in a hap hazard sort of way, and left to 
struggle for existence, but are given as much attention as any other crop.  It 
was due to the enterprise of Messrs. W.D. and A.C. Murray that this industry 
was started in Schley county, and many others are now turning their attention 
to the cultivation of fine varieties of peaches.  Mr. Arthur Hill has put out 
several thousand trees recently, and Murray Bros. are now adding five thousand 
Elbertas and other varieties to their splendid orchard near town.  Mr. Real 
Allen has just finished setting out three acres in fruit in the northern part 
of town.  In a few years the trees will bring in handsome returns on the money 
invested.


What shall be the name of the new school building?  We have quite outgrown 
anything so commonplace as Ellaville High School, and must get up something 
more in keeping with our handsome academy.  There is a great deal in a name and 
we should choose wisely.  Charles F. Crisp Institute would doubtless meet with 
public favor.  The names of Alex Stephens, Ben Hill and many other Georgians 
would also be very popular, and we should find no trouble in selecting a name 
to suit everyone.


Ordinary Taylor informs us that Schley county will receive between $2,000 and 
$2,500 in the three pension payments shortly to be made.  There are in all 36 
pensioners in the county--17 wounded and disabled Confederate veterans, 15 
widows of Confederate soldiers and only 4 old soldiers on the indigent list.  
This neat sum put in circulation will help matters wonderfully.


PERSONAL NOTES
R.E. Elliott spent Sunday in Montezuma


Mr. Charlie Womack of Bronwood, was in town Friday.


Mr. R.W. Forehand of Montezuma was in town Tuesday.


Miss Wyl Williams has secured a very desirable position in the school at 
Cochran.


Mr. J.F. Stewart is spending a few days in Americus with her sister Mrs. J.R. 
Williams.


Mrs. John McCook returned to her home in Cusseta Sunday, after a pleasant visit 
to Mrs. J.B. Williamson.


Mrs. W.E. Butt of Buena Vista, with her two interesting children, visited 
relatives in the county last week.


Mr. Harold McCrory, one of Oglethorpe's prominent and popular young gentlemen, 
was in Ellaville Saturday.


Mrs. J.N. Cheney has as her guests, Misses Annie and Lizzie Lewis, two of 
Atlanta's most fascinating young ladies.


Miss Bessie Cheney, who has been spending some time in Montezuma, has returned 
home to the delight of her numerous friends.


Miss Jessie Morgan, a very beautiful and charming young lady of Americus, and 
her friend Miss Sullivan of Montgomery, Ala., are visiting Mrs. Juliette 
Arrington on College street.


Misses Elizabeth and Annie Lewis, two of Atlanta's most charming young ladies, 
left the city but recently for an extended trip through southwest Georgia.  
They will probably be gone about two months.--Atlanta Constitution.


Col. and Mrs. C.R. McCrory, who expected to leave last Thursday for New Smyrna, 
Fla. have been detained in Americus by the serious illness of Dr. and Mrs. 
Munro's little daughter, Ida, who is suffering from an attack of pneumonia.  
The friends of the family anxiously await more favorable news from the little 
sufferer.


Messrs. A.J. Hill and T.A. Collins, two prominent business men of Ellaville, 
are visitors today.--Americus Herald.


Unless something is done to put a stop to the wholesale stealing going on 
around Ellaville there will not be a chicken or a turkey left to tell the 
tale.  The loss of fine fowls is reported almost every day.  Locks and bars 
prove no barrier to the bold thieves.  Only a few nights ago someone prized the 
planks off Mrs. J.B. Williamson's fowl house and lifted seven of her finest 
Plymouth rocks.  The thief, whoever he may be, should be given a lesson that he 
will remember.
end # 2

The Schley County News  Thursday, January 28th 1897  No. 3


SIDEWALK GLEANINGS
Dr. Sam Williamson who managed a small farm very successfully last year will go 
into business on a larger scale this season.


A few couples were entertained informally at the hospitable home of Dr. and 
Mrs. Cheney Monday evening in honor of their charming guests, Misses Lewis and 
Manry.


The school building is now about ready for the paint, and as soon as the 
weather will permit the work will begin.  While all the money is not in hand 
for this purpose, it is thought there will be very little trouble in raising 
the necessary amount.  The citizens are showing considerable interest in the 
matter.


LITTLE FOLKS PARTY
The party given by Mrs. E.W. Strange to Master Harry Dixon last Friday evening 
was an event of great interest to the little folks.  There were about twenty 
little girls and boys present, and the evening was pleasantly spent in games 
and other diversions.  Delicious refreshments were served and thoroughly 
enjoyed.  Mrs. Strange was voted a charming hostess by each one of the happy 
party.


A PLEASANT EVENING
The entertainment given at the pretty home of Mr. and Mrs. John Kleckly Friday 
evening, under the auspices of the Mite Society of the Baptist Church, was a 
delightful success.  Quite a good crowd filled the double parlors, and with 
music and conversation the evening passed pleasantly for all.  Oysters and 
other delicious viands(?) were served in abundance.  The cake voted to the most 
popular young lady precipitated a spirited contest, and when the votes were 
counted, it was found that Miss Lucy May Manry was the lucky winner.  The 
supper netted quite a neat sum and the ladies in charge deserve much praise for 
their untiring zeal in a good cause.


A SUDDEN DEATH
The death of Mrs. C.H. Wilkinson which occurred Sunday evening at her home near 
Ellaville, was a great shock to her family, and carried sorrow to the hearts of 
a wide circle of friends.  Mrs. Wilkinson was up the day before, and with the 
exception of a slight cold, was in her usual good health.  Sunday morning she 
remained in bed, but chatted pleasantly with members of the family and seemed 
bright and cheerful all day.  About five o'clock, Mrs. Royal, a boarder, who 
was sitting in the room conversing with Mrs. Wilkinson, noted the deathly 
pallow that suddenly spread over her face, and thinking that she had fainted 
called quickly to Mr. Wilkinson who had just left the room.  He had only time 
to reach her bedside before she breathed her last.  The deceased was before her 
marriage, Miss Georgia McDonald of Houston county.  Besides the husband, 
brothers and other relatives and friends so sadly bereaved by this sudden 
death, an infant scarcely three months old, is left without a !
 mother's care.  The funeral service conducted by Rev. R.F. Williamson of the 
Methodist church Tuesday morning was very impressive and many sorrowing friends 
followed the remains to their last resting place in our cemetery.  Fulsome 
praise is unnecessary in speaking of the departed.  Her unselfish life and 
lovely Christian character impressed itself upon all that came under her 
influence.  She was the living harmony that sanctified the home now so desolate 
and though one has passed beyond mortal vision, she lives on "in lives made 
better by her own."  The modest violets and pure white blossoms resting upon 
the snowy casket exhaling a delicate fragrance, were fit emblems of the gentle 
life of the sleeper.  In the great sorrow that has fallen upon their home, the 
stricken ones have the deep and universal sympathy of our people.


UP THE CHIMNEY
A Schley County Negro Caught by Officers in Sumter County
Amos Blackman, who has figured quite extensively in the courts, and against 
whom there is several true bills, was captured by officers near Americus Monday 
night.  In trying to escape arrest the negro took refuge in the chimney of a 
cabin, but he was soon hauled down (from the) lofty perch, securely tied and 
brought back to the city.  Sheriff Allen went down Tuesday to get his prisoner 
and now has him safely behind the bars.


PERSONAL NOTES
Miss Dollie Pilcher has returned home after a short visit to her brother Mr. 
J.E. Pilcher.


Mr. E.F. Rickerson has located in Buena Vista, where he will engage in business.


R.E. Elliott and Miss Sallie Mattie Williamson visited friends at Friendship 
Sunday.


Col. J.R. Williams, of Americus was shaking hands with his Ellaville friends 
Saturday.


Master Tom Dixon, of La Crosse is attending the George F. Pierce Institute at 
Thompson.


Mr. Rob Stevens, an enterprising young merchant of Putnam, was in town Friday 
on business.


Miss Mary Lee Stubbs, of Macon county, is the pleasant guest of Miss Maud 
Hudson.


Messrs. George Sims, Robert Battle and Emmett Hart of Friendship, visited 
Ellaville Sunday.


Miss Hattie Daniel, a very attractive young lady of Friendship, is the guest of 
Miss Sallie Mattie Williamson.


Mr. Tom Rockmore came down from Columbus Tuesday to attend the funeral of his 
of his sister, Mrs. C.H. Wilkinson.


Mr. Carl Murphy, who is taking a course in the Massey Business College in 
Columbus, is at home for a few days.


Rev. J.F. Eden, representing the Christian Index, spent a short while in 
Ellaville Saturday, and secured a number of new subscribers for his excellent 
paper.


Miss Kate Sullivan, who has been the guest of Miss Juliette Arrington for 
several days, retuned to her home in Montgomery, Ala. Tuesday.


Mrs. H.S. Davis, who has been in Ellaville six weeks at the bedside of her 
daughter, Mrs. Eugene Dixon, returned to her home in Americus yesterday.


CARD OF THANKS
Words cannot express my gratitude to the good people of Ellaville and 
surrounding country for their kindness to me in my severe affliction, also Drs. 
Cheney and Darby for their untiring energy and efficient work on my behalf.  
While I was almost a raving maniac (as they all thought) they stood by my 
bedside and watched over me with the utmost care and affection; when I was 
quiet and calm their watchfulness was the same.  And now as I sit by our 
fireside writing these lines, greatly refreshed in mind and body, my beloved 
companion and I unite in ????ing praise and honor to the great Being who 
created and preserved my unprofitable life.  And as I grow stronger and the 
weather grows more favorable I hope soon to be out among you shaking your 
hands, and starting out again with you all, more determined than ever before to 
make my life more useful in the future than it has been in the past.
Yours most truly,
Arthur C. Murray.


A THRIFTY NEGRO FARMER
Sam Allen is one of many worthy and industrious colored farmers in Sumter 
county, and when he determined to buy a farm of his own had the spot cash to 
pay for it, the result of economy and close attention to his business.  
Yesterday Allen purchased the farm of Mr. R.H. Slappey, Jr., four miles from 
the city, and one of the best small farms in the county.  The place contains 
250 acres and for this Allen paid $3,720 in cash, or $15 per acre---Times 
Recorder.


A Marion county farmer hauled a two horse wagon load of collards to Americus a 
few days ago, a distance of 26 miles, and realized more clear profit on the 
sale than he would on a bale of cotton, says the Times Recorder.


Sheriff Allen has seen that the five prisoners in jail were made as comfortable 
as possible during the cold spell.
end # 3

The Schley County News  Thursday,  February 4th 1897  No. 4


Young Charles Crisp is being deservedly complimented on the modesty and good 
taste he displays in his autobiography which appears in the latest edition of 
the Congressional Directory.  He has less to say than any other member of 
congress, giving only this account of himself:  "Charles R. Crisp, of Americus, 
was born in Ellaville, Schley county, Ga., October 19, 1870, is a lawyer by 
profession, being the junior member of the firm of Hooper & Crisp; was elected 
to the fifty fourth congress as a Democrat without opposition, to fill the 
vacancy caused by the death of his father, the Hon. Charles F. Crisp.----
Atlanta Journal.


LEGAL ADVERTISING
Notice To Bridge Builders
Will be let to the lowest and best bidder on Thursday March the 4th at 10 
o'clock, a.m. at the court house at Ellaville, the building of two bridges, and 
repairing of one bridge across Buck creek near the old camp ground.  Also at 
the same time and place the building or repairing (of) two bridges across Buck 
creek near Murray's X roads.  All bridge builders solicited to attend.  For 
specifications call on W.D. Murray, Ellaville.
By order of Co.
Feb. 3rd 1897


PERSONAL NOTES
Col. E.F. Hinton, of Americus, is in town.


Mr. John Respess, of Butler, was in town yesterday.


Miss Minnie Daniels, a popular young lady of Atlanta, is the guest of Mrs. Lin 
Bridges.


Miss Jessie Morgan returned to Americus Friday, after a short visit to Mrs. 
Juliette Arrington.


Miss Hattie Daniel returned to her home at Friendship Sunday, after spending a 
week with friends in Ellaville.


Misses Nell Davis and Julia Peacock; Messrs. S.M. Callier and S. Collins spent 
Sunday very pleasantly at the home of Mr. J.T. Collins at Murray.


Messrs. T.G. Hudson and J.M. Collum went up to Atlanta Tuesday to attend the 
special session of the legislature, called for the purpose of hearing the 
report of the investigating committee in the case of Judges Sweat and Reece.


Mrs. Will F. Wimberly, of Jeffersonville, arrived Tuesday for a visit to her 
parents Maj. and Mrs. E.S. Baldwin, and is meeting with a warm welcome from her 
numerous friends.


Mr. J.F. Woods made a business trip to Dawson this week,


Miss Sarah Ingram, who has been detained at home for a month on account of her 
mother's illness, left yesterday to resume her work.
end # 4

The Schley County News  Thursday, February 11, 1897  No. 5


A CORRECTION
Tax Receiver Wall calls our attention to the fact that a mistake was made in 
the Macon Telegraph's table, from which we quoted last week, in regard to the 
number of acres of land returned for taxation from Schley county last year.  
Instead of a decrease in acreage, there was a gain of 811 acres.  The digest 
for 1895 shows only 105, 026 acres, while the digest for 1896 has 105, 837 
acres.  We are glad to make the correction, for it is certainly better to know 
that we are gaining, than to feel that our country is like the old darkie's 
fish "swunk up."  An examination of the digest, however, will show that the 
taxes have been returned very irregularly for the past few years, but Mr. Wall 
has been vigilant in discharging the duties of his office and we congratulate 
him on the increase in taxable property.


SIDEWALK GLEANINGS
Dr. R.T. Bivins lost one of his finest mules last week.


We hear that there is a probability of a brick store being built on the croquet 
ground.  Good!


A small house on Captain Burton's place, occupied by Hammond Seay, col., was 
burned Friday.


The 17 widows of Confederate veterans living in the county have drawn their 
pensions in the last few days.  The crippled and disabled veterans are the next 
to be paid.


Dixon Bros. are making many improvements on the place they recently purchased 
of Maj. Baldwin.  Painters and paperers are now at work, putting the finishing 
touches on the neat cottage.


The hunters enjoyed rare sport out at the baited field near town Tuesday.  
Several gentlemen from Americus spent the day in the field, and long strings of 
the slaughtered innocents were brought back as trophies of their marksmanship.


The young people have been having choir practices and there was a marked 
improvement in the music at the churches last Sabbath.  Mr. Ford Stewart played 
the coronet at the Methodist Sunday school and at the eleven o'clock service at 
the Baptist church, and the music was greatly enjoyed.


Mr. Leon C. Greer, a prominent young attorney of Oglethorpe, has purchased the 
Macon County Citizen, and announces that he will make many improvements in the 
paper at an early date.  Mr. Don McLeod, who has been prominent in newspaper 
circles since his residence in Georgia, will leave the fourth estate to devote 
his time to the practice of law.


FOR MEN ONLY
We are requested to announce that the male members of the Andrew Chapel, 
Hopewell and Ellaville churches will be entertained at the Parsonage next 
Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock.  Interesting diversions will make the 
time pass pleasantly for all, and a good crowd is expected.


WANTED
500 bushels of peas and 1,000 pounds of hams.  Apply to T.A. Collins.


A widower said to be worth a cool million, was entertained by one of our 
citizens this week.  Had the fact been generally known, it is hardly probable 
that he would have been allowed to  make his escape, as there are a number of 
marriageable girls in Ellaville, who claim the right to extend leap year 
privileges to 1897.


MONEY LOANED ON FARMS
In any sum from $300.00 up, at 8 percent interest with no delay.  Address W.H. 
McCrory, Columbus, Ga.


PERSONAL NOTES
Mr. A.J. Hill visited Americus Sunday.


Mr. W.Z. Burt, of Buena Vista, was in town Saturday.


Master J.T. Howe Jr., of Sumter City, is the guest of his grand parents Mr. and 
Mrs. J.T. Howe.


Mrs. G.W. Chipley and children, of Columbus, spent Sunday at the home of Maj. 
E.S. Baldwin.


Mr. William Chapman of Tazewell. was in town Saturday.


Col. J.R. Williams, of Americus, was looking after business matters in 
Ellaville Saturday.


Mrs. Will F. Wimberly returned to her home in Jeffersonville yesterday, after a 
pleasant visit to her parents, Maj. and Mrs. Baldwin.


Mr. Jim Murray visited Huntington Sunday.


Misses Lizzie and Callie Slappey and Mr. William Slappey, of LaCrosse, were 
guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Arrington Sunday.


Misses Lewis and Manry with Mr. A.J. Hill spent yesterday very pleasantly at 
Andersonville.


Mrs. J.F. Stewart is spending the week at Stewart's Mill.


Mr. Wyatt Snipes and sister Miss Susie, visited friends in Americus Monday.
end # 5


The Schley County News  Thursday, February 18th 1897  No. 6


FOUND RELICS OF COLUMBUS 
Party of Hunters in Florida Reported to Have Made an Important Discovery.


W.C. Zimmerman, circuit court clerk of Citrus county, Fla., and an 
archaeologist of note, has just reached Fort Meyers fro Carlos Bay islands, 
where, with a number of friends, he has been on a camp hunt.  On one of the 
islands Zimmerman and his friends found relics of a Spanish expedition sent out 
from Cuba by Christopher Columbus, when the great discoverer was governor of 
that island.  While hunting the men passed a low mound, and at Zimmerman's 
request an investigation was made.


After a little digging, something hard was struck and when unearthed it was 
found to be a complete suit of armor.  Further digging unearthed three more 
suits of armor.  Zimmerman pried open the helmet of one of the suits and was 
shocked to see a skull.  The entire suit was then opened and found to contain a 
skeleton.  The other suits were opened and also found to contain skeletons.  
Four swords made in Toledo were found near the armored skeletons.


Further digging brought to light an iron box filled with Spanish doubloons and 
easily worth $6000; a few blunderbusses and cutlasses of antique pattern, 
bearing the name Sebastian Valaquez and the date 1490.  Zimmerman continued to 
dig and was rewarded by unearthing another iron box, which prove to be the most 
interesting find of all.  In this box was found a portrait of a beautiful woman 
painted on ivory, a medallion dated 1497, on which was a raised figure of 
Christopher Columbus, and a roll of parchment covered with writing.


Zimmerman, who is a fine linguist, soon saw that the parchment was a letter 
from Columbus to Sebastian Velasquez and related to an expedition which the 
latter was to lead from Cuba to explore the coasts of Florida.  The letter was 
one of instructions and was signed by Columbus as governor of Cuba.  Zimmerman 
thinks Velasquez's expedition was wrecked near San Carlos and the members being 
afraid to venture inland because of the aborigines settled on this island, 
where they remained until they perished.


Zimmerman has with him the suits of armor, the doubloons, parchment and other 
relics.  The doubloons will be divided among the members of the party and the 
relics disposed of to the government or one of the great universities.


PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE
Capt. Peacock made a business trip to Americus Tuesday.


Mr. T.A. Collins made a business trip to Americus Monday


Messrs. Adolphus Battle and Sam Carter Friendship were in Ellaville Sunday.


Mrs. Laura Mott returned Saturday from a visit to her daughter Mrs. B.T. Howell 
at Vienna.


Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Stewart returned Sunday from a short visit to their parents 
at Stewart's Mill.


Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Lindsey, Mr. and Mrs. A. Arrington attended preaching at 
Ebenezer Sunday, and spent the day with friends.


Misses Mary Williamson and Stella Tison are visiting friends in Americus.


Misses Claud Gibson and Clara McKensie, of Montezuma, with Editor J.G. Harrison 
of the Montezuma Record and Mr. Ed McKensie made up the pleasant party that 
spent Sunday at the hotel, the guests of Miss Julia Peacock.


Mrs. A. Allen is visiting relatives in Americus.


Col. C.R. McCrory and family are expected home today from New Smyrna, Fla. 
where they have been spending several weeks very pleasantly with Dr. and Mrs. 
Smith.


Mr. Lester Stewart, of Ashburn, came up this week to the burial of his father 
Rev. Bennett Stewart.


Miss Nella Davis who has been with her sister, Mrs. Eugene Dixon, for several 
weeks, returned to her home in Americus Saturday to the regret of her numerous 
friends in Ellaville.


Mrs. Eugene Dixon went down to Americus Saturday to spend some time with her 
parents Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Davis.


Mrs. R.M. Murphy, who has been in Gainesville for several days will return home 
today, and will be accompanied by her daughter, Miss Jewell, who is suffering 
from an attack of la grippe, and too ill to continue her studies in the Georgia 
Seminary for the present.


Miss Bertha Johnson, one of the Schley's most beautiful young ladies, returned 
to her home Saturday after a week's visit to her cousin Miss Minnie Johnson.--
Times Recorder.
end # 6

The Schley County News  Thursday, February 25th 1897  No. 7


WHOSE MISTAKE
It is very evident that a mistake has been made in the tax returns from Schley 
county, but it seems hard to find out just who is responsible for the 
carelessness shown.  It is probable that a mistake has been made in the 
comptroller general's office.  The Macon Telegraph of a recent date copied the 
article in the News in which Tax Receiver Wall claimed that the Telegraph's 
table was incorrect, and makes the following comment:


"With all respect to Tax receiver Wall, The Telegraph's table was not mistaken 
in the figures given for Schley county.  If his digest for 1896 shows 105, 837 
acres, it is in order for him to call the comptroller general's attention to 
the fact that he is credited with only 102, 821 acres, and have an explanation 
and correction.


If the tax digest of the county shows a difference in the figures appearing in 
the copy retained at home and that forwarded to the comptroller general, it is 
the duty of the grand jury of Schley to find out the reason for the difference.


TOWN AND COUNTRY
Mr. Henry Stewart, one of Schley's staunch planters made our office a pleasant 
call Friday, and left the cash in advance for his subscription.


Congressman Lewis sent over a neat sum for the new academy last week, which 
will go towards painting the buildings.  Mr. Lewis' generosity is greatly 
appreciated.


Buena Vista has a flourishing literary society, in which the young people are 
showing a deep interest.  Ellaville needs something of the kind, and we know of 
no reason for not having such an organization.


The train from Columbus has not been on time for several days, and it causes a 
great deal of annoyance to those who do business in Americus.


Mr. Richard C. Wooten, a well known young man, died suddenly Monday morning at 
his home in Buena Vista.


Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Arrington opened the doors to the young people Monday evening 
and in an informal way entertained their guests very pleasantly.


A number of sportsmen enjoyed a day out at Mr. J.B. Williamson's place, ? miles 
from Ellaville last Friday.  Hundreds of birds were killed.  Mr. J.M. Murray 
bagging 95, the largest number shot down by a single individual.


Rev. Thos. Chapman, a Universalist, occupied the Baptist pulpit last Sabbath, 
morning and evening.  He is a man of pleasing address, and his sermons 
were ????? listened to by the congregation.


The stove pipe at the Methodist church which has been threatening to fall for 
some time came down with a crash Tuesday evening during Mr. Witham's lecture.  
Fortunately it fell across the pulpit and no one was hurt, though it narrowly 
missed knocking down a large ????.  With the exception of soot and ???? 
scattered over the floor there was no damage done and the speaker hardly slowed 
his address.


A MARRIAGE SUNDAY
Mr. Joe Cheek and Miss Dollie Pilcher were married Sunday afternoon at the home 
of Mr. Alexander on Hampton street, Rev. K. Read officiating.  The young couple 
reside near Shiloh and surprised their friends by driving here and having the 
nuptial knot tied.--Americus Times Recorder.


TO ORGANIZE A BANK
Mr. W.S. Witham, of Atlanta, who is president of twenty or more banks in 
various parts of Georgia, came down Tuesday, by invitation, to assist in 
reorganizing the bank and putting it to work again under the Witham system of 
banking.  He reports all of his banks in a prosperous condition and says that 
this is a splendid location for a bank, and run in a business manner, and under 
his direction, would pay handsome dividends.


At a meeting of a majority of the stockholders held Wednesday morning, it was 
decided to open up subscriptions and raise the money necessary to begin with.  
In a few moments stock to the amount of $4,200.00 was subscribed.  Come and put 
your shoulder to the wheel, and let us have a bank that is a bank.  Each 
merchant in town should by all means take one of more shares, for if we let 
this opportunity pass, we may regret it for years.  The merchants, of all 
people, need a bank.  The farmers need a bank, and Ellaville can't do without a 
bank and prosper.


LECTURE TUESDAY NIGHT
Mr. William S. Witham, President of the State Sunday School Association, 
addressed a large audience at the Methodist church Tuesday evening in a style 
peculiarly his own.  The earnestness of the speaker commanded the closest 
attention of every one present, and his plea for better work in the Sunday 
schools made a deep impression.  It would be well if this lecture could be 
heard by every person in Georgia.


PULLED HIS READY PISTOL
Another homicide occurred near The Plains Sunday morning, the result of a 
quarrel between two negroes.  Elijah Minor and General Respess.  The two were 
engaged in a fascinating game of "skin" when a row was raised about the stakes, 
which amounted to ten cents.  The result was that Minor pulled his little pop 
and pumped a few balls into the interior department of General Respess with 
fatal effect.  The negro at once surrendered to Mr. J.T. Torbert claiming that 
he killed Respess in self defense.  Mr. Torbert brought Minor here yesterday 
and lodged him in jail.--Americus Times Recorder.
Respess, the murdered negro was raised in Ellaville and was considered a very 
respectable negro.  His old mother, "Aunt Cornelia" Respess, who is an old 
style darkie, and held in high esteem by the white people of Ellaville is 
greatly distressed over her son's tragic death.


PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE
Mr. Eugene Dixon spent Sunday in Americus, where Mrs. Dixon and the children 
are visiting.


Mr. P.Z. Hill was called to Summerville Friday by a telegram announcing the 
serious illness of his sister,


Miss Eunice Wicker, a bright and attractive young lady of Montezuma, is the 
guest of Miss Bessie Cheney.


Mrs. J.E. Robinson, of Montezuma, is visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs. T.G. 
Cheney.


Messrs. R.W. Forehand and J.E. Robinson, of Montezuma, were in town Sunday.


Miss Elizabeth Lewis returned to her home in Atlanta Thursday, after a visit of 
several weeks to her aunt, Mrs. J.N. Cheney.


Col. C.R. McCrory and family returned Friday from a delightful stay of several 
weeks at the beautiful home of Dr. and Mrs. Smith at New Smyrna, Fla.  Mr. and 
Mrs. R.W. Edwards, who expected to spend the winter south, were compelled to 
return to Kentucky on account of some important business matters.


Mr. Sam Wynn of Buena Vista was in town Tuesday.


Mr. Sam Callier left Sunday for Tampa, Fla. on business.


Mrs. T.H. Wilkinson, who has been quite ill with la grippe is improving.


Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Stewart spent Sunday in Americus at the home of Col. J.R. 
Williams.
end # 7

The Schley County News  Thursday, March 11, 1897  No. 8


TAX RETURNS FROM SCHLEY
By prompt investigation, Tax Receiver Wall has found that it was not the fault 
of the Comptroller General that the tax returns from Schley county were 
incorrectly reported.  The Macon Telegraph in making up it's table simply 
failed to give the number of acres returned by colored citizens and 
defaulters.  The following letters will show that instead of a decrease in 
acreage last year we gained 800 acres.


Editor News:
The following letter from Comptroller General Wright will explain "Whose 
Mistake" in reference to the tax returns of Schley county.  You will see that 
the statement recently made by me that the returns of land for 1896 exceeded 
those of 1895 over 800 acres, was correct.
Very respectfully,
Albert wall, R.T.R.S.C.


Comptroller General's Office.
Tax Department.
Atlanta, March 1st, 1897.


Mr. Albert Wall
Receiver Tax Returns
Schley County, Ga.


Dear Sir:--In answer to your request for correct figures from your returns for 
1896, I have examined the digest and find following:


No. acres of land returned by whites 102, 821.  No. acres of land returned by 
colored 2, 773.  No. acres returned on default 251.  Total No. acres returned 
on your digest 105, 845.  I do not know how the error, of which you complain, 
occurred.  There is no error on the digest in reference to aggregate return of 
lands.
Yours very truly.
Wm. A. Wright, Compt. Gen.


LEGAL ADVERTISING
Georgia--Schley County
To all whom it may concern:
J.H. Goodson, guardian for Mrs. Eva Jenkins, applies to me for letters of 
dismission from said guardianship, and I will pass upon his application on the 
first Monday in April next, at my office in Ellaville, said county.  Given 
under my hand and official signature, the 1st day of March 1897.
Phil E. Taylor, Ordinary.


TOWN AND COUNTRY
Dr. W.D. Sears this week purchased Mr. John Pilcher's house and lot on College 
street, exchanging a lot in Americus and paying a cash balance of (unreadable).


The Masons have moved into their new quarters and the handsome lodge will be 
officially dedicated today with impressive ceremonies.  Grand Master Taylor is 
expected this afternoon, and a banquet will be enjoyed tonight at the hotel.


Judge H.H. Singletary of LaCrosse donated a sum of money to the King's 
Daughters of Ellaville, to be expended on the academy.  Each member of the 
circle feels deeply grateful to Judge Singletary for this generous and 
(unreadable) act.


Mr. John Pilcher and family moved this week to Americus, where Mr. Pilcher will 
engage in mercantile business.  We regret that they have found it to their 
interest to leave Ellaville and we wish them success and happiness in their new 
home.


Mr. John Hanna of Marion county has been given the contract for building six 
bridges in the county, the work to be completed by the 5th of April.  The 
county commissioners will furnish the materials and pay $140 for the work.  
Which seems a very reasonable price.


INTERESTING SERVICES
The eleven o'clock service at the Baptist church last Sabbath was full of 
interest, and greatly enjoyed by the large congregation.  Dr. Griffin's 
discourse from the text "I am the door, by me if any man cometh unto the Father 
he shall be saved"  was forceful and instructive, and  received much favorable 
comment.  At the conclusion of the service there was a happy surprise for the 
congregation when Judge C.L. Battle stepped forward, and in behalf of the 
ladies of the Mite Society, presented a handsome silver communion service to 
the church.  In a few well chosen remarks he referred to the commendable zeal 
and untiring work of the members, and paid a beautiful tribute to christian 
womanhood.  Dr. Griffin in a graceful manner accepted the beautiful gift in 
behalf of the church, and made appropriate remarks.  This pleasant incident was 
followed by the communion.  There was no sermon at the evening service, but the 
pastor gave an impressive talk on the 23rd Psalm.  (I wonder if t!
 hat communion service is still stored away someplace at the church?  I'll bet 
it is.)


PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE
Col. J.R. Williams of Americus was in town Sunday.


Mr. W.J. Reid of Americus visited the home folks Sunday.


Mr. A. Arrington went up to Macon Tuesday on business.


Messrs. Hill and Robinson of Americus were in Ellaville Sunday.


Mr. E.B. Hornady, of Americus, was in Ellaville a short while Monday.


Miss Smith of Cuthbert is visiting at the home of her brother Mr. E.W. Smith.


Mrs. G.W. Chipley of Columbus was in Ellaville yesterday taking orders for 
flowers.


Mrs. J. Lee McCrory, of New Smyrna, Fla., visited at the home of Col. C.R. 
McCrory last week.


Capt. Burton spent Sunday in Americus with his daughters Mesdames Crisp and 
Scarborough.


Rev. J.B. Johnson and W.P. Hornady, of Dawson, spent a few days this week at 
the home of Mrs. S.E. Hornady.


Mrs. H.S. Munro, who has been spending several days with her sister, Mrs. C.R. 
McCrory, has retired to her home in Americus.


Misses Elizebeth Cheney and Eunice Wicker; Messrs. A.J. Hill and H.J. Williams 
went over to Montezuma Tuesday to attend a banquet given by the Knights of 
Pythias.


Capt. C.L. Peacock returned Saturday from a delightful trip of two weeks, spent 
in witnessing Mardi Gras festivities at New Orleans, and visiting some of the 
finest farming sections of Texas.  He was highly pleased with the country and 
the hospitable people, but has no desire to leave this, the garden spot of the 
world, to locate in the west.


Several gentlemen left Ellaville Monday morning for Cedar Creek to spend a few 
days fishing.  They were supplied with every thing necessary to make the trip 
pleasant and enjoyed the recreation immensely.  Those in the party were Messrs. 
W.D. and J.M. Murray, Elbert Hill. P.Z. Hill, Col. C.R. McCrory and Claud 
Dixon.  They returned to the city yesterday loaded down with fish stories.
end #8

The Schley County News  Thursday, March 18th 1897  No. 9


The sentiment against the wholesale slaughter of doves has grown to such an 
extent that it is said a bill will be introduced at the next session of the 
legislature to prevent the baiting of the dove fields.


TOWN AND COUNTRY
We cherish the hope that Ellaville will at no distant day have an artesian well 
on the square.  It would be the best advertisement we could have for our town.


Uncle Johnnie McCarthy was the only son of Erin in the county to celebrate St. 
Patrick's day by the "wearing of the green."  The heart of the old man turns ---
ingly to the Emerald Isle, and he never tires of talking of the "auld countrie."


We hope the citizens of the county do not allow the 26th of April to pass 
without a proper observance of the day.  No braver soldiers ever fell in battle 
than those who sleep in our city of the dead.  Let us on memorial day go to 
their graves and cover them over with beautiful flowers, while we drop a tear 
to the memory of those who never came back.


MASONIC MEETING
The Handsome Lodge Dedicated With Impressive Ceremonies


Last Thursday was an occasion in the history of Washington Lodge No. 359, it 
being the day upon which the new Masonic Temple was dedicated.  Visitors from 
Americus, Oglethorpe and other towns were present, and were entertained in 
royal style.  After the dedicatory exercises, degrees were conferred on several 
new members.  At a late hour Thursday night an elegant spread was enjoyed at 
the hotel.  Capt. Peacock fully sustained his reputation in preparing and 
serving the splendid feast.


The lodge at this place is in a flourishing condition.  New members are 
constantly being initiated and old ones are returning and the meetings are 
increasing in interest since the members have moved into the new building. 
(Transcriber's note:  I'm not sure what building this might have been.  An 
Ellaville Sun article written in 1957 talks of the history of the old Schley 
County courthouse.  It mentions that the upper floor of the old courthouse was 
used as a meeting hall for the Masons and the Knight's of Pythias after the 
current day courthouse was built, but that was in 1900.  Another article from 
the Butler Herald in 1911, reports the sale of the old courthouse to the 
Knights of Pythias in Jan. of that year, with the upper floor to be used by the 
lodge and the lower floor to be offices for doctors, lawyers and a barber 
shop.  One would have to conclude that the lodge building mentioned here is 
probably an interim location.)


BETTER DRAINAGE
The town council has taken up the very important work of having the streets 
drained so that there will be no water left to stagnate and breed germs of 
disease.  Mr. Chappell Murray is having a ditch several feet deep cut in front 
of the cottage occupied by Mr. Wilbur Boland.  The council will extend the 
channel out beyond the Maj. Baldwin's residence, and it will carry off all the 
water that usually accumulates during a wet spell.  The railroad authorities 
will have the sink back of the depot filled in to prevent the water standing.  
This pool of water that has been allowed to remain has always been a menace to 
the health of the people in close proximity, and the city fathers deserve the 
thanks of the whole town for giving their attention to this important matter.  
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.


PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE
Mrs. J.B. Dunn of Americus was the guest of Mrs. P.F. Dixon a few days last 
week.


Mesdames G.H. Walker and L.W. Dixon of LaCrosse, are visiting relatives in 
Atlanta.


Miss Hart Jossey of Buena Vista was the guest of Miss Sallie Mattie Williamson 
Monday.


Mr. and Mrs. Homer Chambless of Shiloh were guests of relatives in Ellaville 
Saturday.


Mr. V.L. McMichael, one of Buena Vista's prominent young business men, was in 
town Monday.


Misses Susie Wallace and Anne Gene Dixon of LaCrosse were pleasant visitors to 
Ellaville Sunday.


Miss Bessie Cheney, the charming young lady so well known here, has returned 
from her home in Ellaville and is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J.E. Robinson---
-Montezuma Record.


The Americus Masons who went up to Ellaville Thursday to attend the dedicatory 
exercises of the new hall there, returned home Friday.  All are loud in their 
praise of Ellaville's hospitality and the visit will be long remembered by 
those who were so fortunate as to attend.--Americus Herald.


Mr. R.C. Wells of Friendship was in town yesterday.


Mr. Gardner of Oglethorpe and Mr. Cunningham of Andersonville, were here 
Thursday to witness the dedication of the Masonic Hall.


Miss Mamie Stevens of Putnam was in town Thursday.


Messrs. T.G. Oliver, L.J. Blalock, J.E. Sullivan, H.E. Allen, Tom Sullivan, 
J.B. Dunn, Aaron Cohen and J.P. Railford, of Americus were among the visitors 
who participated in the ceremonies last Thursday at the dedication of the 
Masonic Lodge.


Mr. Walter Stewart of Butler was in town yesterday.


On tomorrow night the Ellaville Dramatic Club will present the popular 
play:  "Our Summer Boarders, or the Jolly Tramp."  They will also introduce the 
well known farce comedy "Hotel Healthy" with other specialties.  The proceeds 
to go to the painting of the new school building.  Come out and help us.  
Tickets on sale at Bridges Bros. drug store.----C.A. Murphy, Bus. Man'r.


The Episcopal church was entered by burglars Sunday night and considerable 
property was stolen.  An attempt was made to enter Mr. J.B. Dunn's residence 
but without success.


Mr. John Respess, a well known young man who lived in Butler, died yesterday at 
the home of his sister in Americus.
end # 9


The Schley County News  Thursday, March 25th 1897  No. 10


A FINE FRUIT COUNTRY
The Georgia Fruit Grower has the following:
On the Central of Georgia railroad, between Buena Vista and Americus is as fine 
(a) fruit and farming section as can be found in the south.  About 50,000 trees 
have been planted this spring at Buena Vista and about the same number at 
Ellaville and Putnam, all on the line.


At our suggestion, Mr. J.W. Roberts used smoke in one of his two fine young 
orchards last spring.  The orchards are only a few hundred yards apart.  In the 
orchard where smoke was used, he packed and sold several thousand dollars worth 
of peaches.  In the other he did not gather a single bushel.  Of course there 
was nothing in the smoke.  It was all on account of good luck!  We notice that 
good luck always hits the man that smokes his orchard.  (Does anyone know the 
supposed purpose of smoking an orchard?)


TOWN AND COUNTRY
Paint for the new school building has arrived and the work will begin as soon 
as the weather is favorable.


It is a rather queer idea to have the health committee of the town composed 
entirely of doctors and druggists.


Mr. Collins is having some ditches cut out at the fruit farm to drain the lands 
where water accumulates in wet weather.


The elegant upright piano furnished by J.W. Pease & Sons of Columbus for the 
entertainment Friday evening was purchased by Dr. J.N. Cheney and now graces 
his pretty home.


Since the hard rains there has been a perfect pond of water in the grove near 
the Baptist church.  We hope the city fathers will see proper to have a ditch 
cut to connect with the one at the cemetery so that water can be carried off 
thereby preventing the breeding (of) two great nuisances--malaria and 
mosquitoes.


Since the above was written the council has met and ordered the street 
committee to proceed at once with the work but for some reason no steps have as 
yet been taken.


"Zep" Dr. Cheney's favorite buggy horse ran into a barbed wire fence yesterday 
morning.  His head and limbs were badly lacerated before he could be 
extricated, but Dr. Cheney thinks his injuries will not prove serious.


A SPLENDID ATTRACTION
A Large Crowd Witnessed the Performance at the Academy Friday Evening.


The entertainment gotten up by local talent and presented Friday evening proved 
a drawing card, and despite the inclement weather the auditorium at the academy 
was well filled, and the audience was appreciative to a degree and very 
flattering to the performers.  There was not a dull moment from the time the 
curtain went up to the final act.


The "Overture" on piano and violin brilliantly played by Miss Julia Peacock and 
Mr. C.A. Murphy was a fitting prelude to the well arranged program.


Through the kindness of J.W. Pease's Sons of Columbus, the elegant piano was 
sent down for the occasion, and their representative Prof. Caldwell kindly 
favored the audience with a number of beautiful selections during the evening.


The farce comedy "Hotel Healthy" was a smooth well directed play from start to 
finish, all the characters being well portrayed.


The specialties throughout were received with much applause.  Master Dupont 
Murphy recited "Is Marriage a Failure" with fine effect.


The next play "Our Summer Boarders or the Jolly Tramp" merited all the applause 
bestowed upon it by the delighted audience.  There was not a weak character in 
the play, and the story of simple rural life carried with it a charm wholly 
irresistible.


Mr. J.H. Cheney as farmer Pilsbury and Miss Bessie Cheney as his wife in the 
leading roles, were especially fine in their respective parts and their clever 
acting brought down the house.  Miss Mary Williamson as their pretty daughter 
acted the part of the country lassie in a highly creditable manner.  Mr. Ford 
Stewart played the difficult part of a tramp to perfection, and was disguised 
almost beyond recognition in a tattered suit.  Darsey Peacock as "Bobby" the 
mischievous boy, sustained his part admirably.  Prof. Leopold Crouse, 
Spiritualist, was impersonated by Dr. Sam Williamson, and the weird, mysterious 
air he assumed and his fine acting made him a popular figure on the stage.  Mr. 
Harry Peacock was the hustling up-to-date business man, and made a fine 
impression.  Mr. Carl Murphy as "Cobby, the dude" made a decided hit, and was 
liberally applauded.  His stunning toilet and affected manner was too "utterly 
utter," "doncherknow."  Miss Annie Lewis as "Dorothy" was a cha!
 rming "Summer Girl" in an airy toilet of white, with picture hat, and was much 
admired, not only for her fascinating appearance, but for the excellent manner 
in which she acted her part.


Between the acts, Miss Jewell Murphy sang a solo "Tell Her That I Love Her 
So."  Her sweet unaffected voice charmed all and there was a burst of applause 
as the last note of the rich melody died away.  Mr. Carl Murphy caught the 
crowd with the bright little ballad "Julienne."


The guitar and mandolin medley by Messrs. Stewart and Murphy was greatly 
enjoyed.


The only regret felt by the audience was when the curtain went down on the last 
act and they knew the show was over.  The young people had scarcely more than a 
week to learn their parts and arrange the stage, and they deserve much credit 
for getting up so enjoyable an entertainment and adding a neat sum to the 
academy fund.


Those who failed to attend the performance missed an opportunity rarely offered 
an Ellaville audience.


The receipts amounted to $26.00.


PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE
Mr. E.B. Hornady of Americus was in Ellaville Saturday.


Miss Mamie Stevens of Putnam was the pleasant guest of Miss Claud Livingstone 
Friday.


Miss Leila Hornady returned Tuesday from a visit to her brother's family in 
Americus.


Miss May Davis of Americus will spend some time with her sister Mrs. Eugene 
Dixon.


Miss Bessie Cheney left Saturday for Montezuma to spend some time with her 
sister Mrs. J.E. Robinson.


Mrs. Eugene Dixon has returned from Americus, where she has been for the past 
few weeks recuperating from a long illness.


Messrs. E.L. and S.M. Callier, who have been traveling in Florida for the past 
few weeks, returned home Sunday.


Rev. G.P. Pournelle and wife joined a fishing party at Putnam last Friday, and 
spent the day very pleasantly at Knowlton's Spring.


Messrs.  E.L. Bridges, Harry Peacock, R.E. Elliott and C.A. Chambliss attended 
service at Shiloh church Sunday, and spent the day very pleasantly at Mr. 
Chambless pretty country home.  They made the trip on their wheels.


Mr. Carl Murphy is spending the week in Americus.


Miss Leila Stewart of Stewart's Mill is visiting in Ellaville.


Mesdames E.L. Callier and E.W. Strange will go up to Atlanta today to spend two 
weeks.


Mr. Horace McCall of Buena Vista was in town Monday.


Misses Ela Woods and Nannie Reid returned Tuesday from a visit to relatives in 
Americus.


Misses Sattie Barge and Mary Williamson with Mr. S.C. Collins drove through the 
country to Oglethorpe Sunday where Miss Barge took the train for Tennille to 
visit relatives before returning to her home in Atlanta.


Miss Lucy May Manry who has been spending the winter in Ellaville, went down to 
Cordele Saturday to visit relatives.  On her return to her home in Atlanta she 
will stop over for a short visit to Dr. and Mrs. Cheney, Miss Manry is a most 
charming young woman, and has made many warm friends in Ellaville.


Mr. Kleckly of Macon County spent Sunday with his daughter Mrs. Will Myers.


Mrs. Wall came down Sunday from Buena Vista, where she has been visiting at the 
home of her grandson Mr. Burt Mauk.  We are glad to learn that Mrs. Mauk is 
recovering from a recent severe illness.


Mr. E.L. Bridges started towards Cordele on his bicycle Sunday, but the high 
waters of Muckalee creek stopped him in his "mad career" and he has doubtless 
decided to try a swifter and safer mode of reaching the "Queen city of the 
Pines."
end # 10.

The Schley County News  Thursday, April 1st 1895  No. 11


CONCORD CULLINGS
There was preaching at Concord Sunday by Rev. J.M. Bass, he preached a fine 
sermon and to a large congregation,


Messrs. J.T. Murray and Tom Bryant was shaking hands with friends here this 
week.


Miss Aeola Caldwell was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Lightner Sunday.


Preston Bridges and wife made a pleasant visit to his father's family Sunday.


The paint is rapidly being put on the Concord school house under the management 
of W(illiam) J(ames) Lightner.


School is holding up well under the control of M.D. Herring and W. Hearn.


Miss Gora Ethridge, Mary and James Lightner went to preaching at Hopewell 
Sunday.


TOWN AND COUNTRY
Capt. Peacock is having some improvements made on the store house occupied by 
Strange & Arrington.


The congregation at the Methodist church Sunday morning enjoyed a musical treat 
in the duet sung by Mr. C.A. Murphy and Miss Jewell Murphy.


Rev. Henry Scarborough who has been feeble for several months, was glad to be 
on the streets yesterday.


Master Foster Cheney's sixth birthday was celebrated in a very happy manner 
Tuesday(?) afternoon.  A number of little friends were entertained from 3 to 6 
by the young host.


The school children claim the right to put aside their books today to enjoy an 
outing at Lumpkin's Spring.  The teacher will be greeted by empty benches at 
the Academy this morning.


The remnant of cotton that has been held so long for a better price, was 
shipped out of the warehouses yesterday.  Mr. Guy, a buyer from Buena Vista, 
purchased the lot at 6 7/8.


A committee was appointed from the Methodist school last Sunday to confer with 
the other schools in the county in regard to having a picnic in the near future 
at Wildwood park, Columbus.  Messrs. C.R. McCrory, H.J. Williams and Miss Leila 
Hornady were put on this committee and will probably be ready to report 
progress next Sabbath.  It is thought that the railroad authorities will give a 
rate of fifty cents for the round trip if a sufficient number will go.


Mr. Smith Eason and Miss Belle Wall(?) of this county were married yesterday 
afternoon at the home of the bride's parents.  Rev. Charles Walters 
officiating.  The News joins the many friends of the happy couple in extending 
congratulations.


The progressive farmers of the Andrew Chapel neighborhood propose to organize a 
Farmers Club for the mutual benefit of the members.  They will meet once or 
twice a month to exchange ideas that will be helpful in bringing about improved 
methods in farming.  The social feature will not be overlooked, and these 
gatherings will be made very pleasant as well as beneficial to the farmers and 
their families.


Capt. Burton is very anxious for the old veterans of the county to take up the 
work of marking the graves of the Confederate soldiers buried in our cemetery.  
It seems strange that what should have been a "labor of love" has been so long 
neglected by the comrades of those who sacrificed their lives on the ??? of 
their country.  Unless stones are purchased to mark the graves they will soon 
be obliterated.  let us perpetuate the memory of these valiant soldiers and 
teach our children to reverance the cause for which they died.  Our loyalty to 
the Union should never make us forget the flag that went down in defeat, 
as "The only stain on our banner is the stain of our heroes' blood."


DEATH OF MRS. J.H. CHILDERS
A great many hearts were saddened by the death of Mrs. John Henry Childers, 
which occurred last Friday at the home of her father, Mr. Charlie Taylor, near 
LaCrosse.  The deceased was only twenty-one years of age and had been married 
but little more than a year.  She was well known and beloved by a large circle 
of friends, and the sincerest sympathy is extended the bereaved family.  The 
remains were brought to Ellaville Saturday morning.  The funeral service was 
conducted by Rev. G.P. Pournelle in the presence of a large number of relatives 
and friends.


Ellaville, Ga., March 27, '97.
Pursuant to a call of the President of the County Sunday School Association, 
the delegates from several Sabbath schools met at the office of the SCHLEY 
COUNTY NEWS.


On motion, B.F. Greene was elected chairman and C.R. McCrory secretary of the 
meeting.  The object of the meeting was to elect delegates to the State Sabbath 
School Convention at Newnan.  Delegates were elected as follows:
County SS Assoc'n---B.F. Greene
Ellaville Baptist SS---W.D. Sears
Ellaville Methodist SS---Miss Mary Hornady
Andrew Chapel M E SS---Miss Susie Wallace
Hopewell M E SS---Miss Lizzie Rainey
Fellowship Baptist SS---J.T. Stewart
Ebenezer Baptist SS---J.S. Womack
On motion the delegates were authorized to appoint alternates.  Some schools 
were not represented, and on motion it was ordered that these schools elect 
delegates at once and report names to Miss Mary Hornady.  On motion the Schley 
County News was requested to publish the proceedings of this meeting.  On 
motion the meeting was adjourned.
B.F. Greene, Chairman
C.R. McCrory, Secretary.
(Miss Mary Hornady was at this time the editor of the The Schley County News.)


The following special sent from Marshalville to the Macon Telegraph Monday 
caused much regret in Ellaville:
"Mr. J.H. Pearce was thrown from his buggy while driving with Mr. J.B. Jones 
yesterday morning causing a very severe accident.  He is now confined to his 
bed.  His physicians hope for his recovery, but his case is considered 
dangerous."


More favorable news is anxiously awaited by Mr. Pearce's many friends in this 
community.


GRAND AND TRAVERSE JURORS
Drawn For April Term Schley Superior Court


GRAND JURORS
J.F. Woods, J.G. Collins, J.C. Strange, W.A. Perry, T.J. Pool, R.M. Murphy, 
J.A. Autry, J.C. King, T.J. Mott, Jr., T.J. Hixon, G.W. Tison, J.T. Collins, 
C.L. Battle, H.H. Phillips, Z.C. Allison, Marion Williams, J.W. McCorkle, W.E. 
Cheney, G.H. Walker, S.J. Reese, E.H. Wall, J.H. Sellars, J.L. Devane, Mirk 
Harvey, Isaac Hart, S.J. Allen, Newton Glover, E.L. Bridges, W.J. Boland, E.B. 
Hornady.


TRAVERSE JURORS
E.F. Woods, John Pool, W.T. Myers, E.C. Tooke, M.E. Collum, R.E. Elliott, 
Robert Hays, S.(smudge) B. Williamson, J.L. Peck, W.L. McCorkle, F.M. 
Pilcher, ? A. Chambliss, Bartlett McCr?ry, C.H. Snipes, T.H. Walker, R.W. 
Glover, Eugene Rickerson, G.W. Chapman, J.P. Patton, Ben Rainey, J.A. Chapman, 
R.T. Bivins, E.W. Strange, J.J. Harold, J.F. Stewart, A. T. Hart, Horace 
Dinkins, Ford Stewart, J.R. Cook, W.M. Doles(?), A. Allen, J.L. Murray, S.A. 
Sellars, J.T. Lumpkin, Jr., William Kidd, J.R. Eubanks.


PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE
Mr. Bethune of Talbotton was in Ellaville Saturday.


Mr. E.F. Rickerson of Buena Vista was in town Sunday,


Messrs. Hill and Robinson of Americus were in town Sunday.


Little Miss Grace Peacock and Mabel Wiggins spent Sunday at Putnam.


Messrs. John Cheney and Hary Peacock spent Sunday in Montezuma.


Mr. A.J. Hill and Miss Claud Livingstone visited friends at Putnam Sunday.


Mrs. L.W. Dixon returned Saturday from a pleasant visit to relatives in Atlanta.


Mrs. H.S. Lindsey and children returned Friday from a visit to relatives in 
Americus.


Mr. A.J. Walters returned Monday from a pleasant visit to the Albany Chautauqua.


Mr. Zack Childers came down from Athens to attend the funeral of his brother's 
wife.


Miss Annie Lewis, who has been the popular guest of Dr. and Mrs. J.N. Cheney 
for several weeks returned to her home in Atlanta Monday to the regret of her 
many friends.


Capt. Peacock and daughter, Mrs. T.A. Collins, went down to Andersonville 
yesterday to visit relatives.


Mrs. Juliette Arrington and children are visiting relatives in Cordele.


Mr. J.F. Woods returned Monday from a short visit to Dawson.


Mr. Sam Callier spent Sunday in Americus.


Miss Sarah Ingram who has been at home for several days, left Tuesday in the 
interest of the publishing house she represents.


Mr. J.M. Murray made a business trip to Americus Tuesday.


One of our subscribers several hundred miles from Ellaville has paid up to 
1899.  There are several near home who would make us happy by settling up to 
1897.
end # 11

The Schley County News  Thursday, April 8th 1897  No. 12


OBITUARY

As the sun was sinking behind the western hills on January
the 11th 1897, the life of Robert L. Murray ceased to be, as
his spirit winged its way to the land of rest.  Robert was
born May 13th 1873 and from his infancy he was a dutiful son
and never gave his parents the least trouble or anxiety.
Those who knew him need no eulogy or comment to tell them of
his good and virtuous life.  His walk and conversation speak
to them louder than words can, but for those who had not the
privilege of knowing him and the opportunity of his
companionship we will add a few words, hoping that it will
influence others to walk the straight and narrow way which
he so faithfully trod and strive for the glorious reward
which he has assuredly gained.  As a son he was obedient and
kind.  As a brother he was instructive and loving, as a
friend sympathetic and cheerful and his warm genial heart
made his friendship a jewel to be prized.  As a christian he
was loyal and led by the never erring hand of! God.  He
joined the Methodist Episcopal Church South in August 1890,
and was received by one of our "fathers in Israel"  W.W.
Tidwell and lived a consistent member until his death.  He
had just completed his education at Massey's Business
College and as the sun of his life seemed to stand at its
meridian with bright hopes and prospects unfolding before
him, and a multitude of friends surrounding him the angel of
death plucked from the grasp of all the sweet blooming
flower of life, but only to be transplanted in the elysian
fields in the clestial glory.  But when the mists have
cleared away we shall know why our dear brother, christian
gentleman, fast friend and affectionate son and brother was
taken so early from us.  Let us no longer grieve for him as
dead, but let us remember that those cold and stiff lips
have given place for the song of redeeming love; the weary
feet that so lately trod the stony ways of this earthly
wilderness now walk the golden streets.  The tired ! hands
now make the strings of golden harps quiver to the notes of
prai se.  So let us be true to God and look forward to the
glorious meeting when we will see Robert's glorified face
once again in the beautiful city "whose builder and maker is
God.---J.M.B.


TOWN AND COUNTRY

Tomorrow is the anniversary of Lee's surrender, thirty two
years ago.


Mr. P.C. Livingstone has made heavy shipments of lumber this
week to Brunswick and other points.


The painters begun their work at the Academy Monday morning
and already the handsome structure is vastly improved by the
neat coat of paint.


While driving through town Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Tom
Pilcher's horse became frightened and ran for some distance
but was stopped before any serious damage was done.


Mr. G.E. Robinson is not yet far enough advanced in years to
quit having birthdays and the important event in his life
was celebrated in a very pleasant manner Tuesday.  In honor
of the occasion, Mrs. Robinson entertained a number of
friends at dinner.


Judge Battle is setting a good example in the town by having
his residence put into a new spring dress of purest white.
There is nothing that so improves the appearance of a town
as the paint brush applied to the buildings, and we hope the
work will extend to every part of our fair little city.


Mr. J.F. Woods has a field of wheat that will yield a fine
crop unless some disaster befalls it.  It is of luxuriant
growth with large full hearts.  Mr. Woods has demonstrated
the fact that wheat can be grown as successfully in Schley
county as in other sections.  The bread made from home
raised flour is decidedly more wholesome than the patent
stuffs we buy, and it seems that our farmers would do well
to raise a supply for home use at least.


Owing to the haevy rains Mr. Hanna has been compelled to
suspend work on the three bridges in course of construction
which he contracted to have completed this week.  The county
commissioners will extend the time and the work will be
carried forward as rapidly as possible.  The delay has
caused serious inconvenience.


WASHOUT ON RAILROAD

A cloudburst east of Columbus Sunday afternoon caused great
damage to the railroad and the train that passed through
Ellaville at 4 p.m. was delayed all night by a washout 8
miles from the city.  It was necessary to transfer
passengers and mail Sunday and Monday.  The train would
probably have been wrecked but for the heroic efforts of an
old colored man, who succeeded in waving it down just before
the place of danger was reached.  The train backed into
Ellaville on time Monday morning, a distance of 42 miles.


WILL DRAIN THE POND

At a meeting of the council Monday night a decision was
reached as to the best method of draining off the water that
usually stands after heavy rains in the sink near the
Baptist church.  The street committee was ordered to proceed
at once with the work and the contract has been given out
for a ditch 5 feet deep to be cut through the grove back of
the Methodist church, to carry the water into the deep
channel at the cemetery.  Sewers will be laid large enough
to carry the volume of water, which will give splendid
drainage to that part of town.  The work is already well
under way and the citizens who have been doing such vigorous
"kicking" are breathing easier.  The city fathers are
receiving much praise for their efforts to remove all cause
for sickness.


PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE

Mr. John Pope Butt of Americus was in Ellaville yesterday.


Mr. Lin Bridges is spending a few days in Americus with
relatives.


Mrs. McCorkle of Terrell county is the guest of relatives
near Ellaville.


Mrs. A. Allen went down to Americus yesterday for a short
visit to relatives.


Mrs. E.G. L. Goodson of Bronwood is visiting her daughter
Mrs. L.E. Tondee.


Dr. H.S. Munro of Americus was in Ellaville Sunday on
professional business.


Miss Susie Snipes of Putnam is spending the week with her
sister Mrs. E.W. Smith.


Mrs. S.M. Webb who has been the pleasant guest of relatives
near Ellaville returned Monday to her home in Buena Vista.


Col. J.R. Williams of Americus was shaking hands with his
Ellaville friends Monday.


Mrs. Preston Bridges of Terrell county came up Saturday for
a visit to relatives in Ellaville.


Mrs. R.M. Murphy and Master Dupont Murphy visited friends in
Buena Vista last Thursday.


Mesdames (Messrs?) Lester Stewart and Will Dupriest of
Ashburn are visiting relatives in the county.


Mr. Tip Barnes came up Monday afternoon from Bronwood to the
funeral of his daughter Mrs. Tom Pilcher.


Miss Etta McCorkle who has been visiting relatives in this
county for several weeks, returned Saturday to her home near
Dawson.


Mrs. J.F. Woods was called to Dawson Thursday to attend her
son Mr. Charlie Woods who is quite ill.  Mr. Woods many
friends hope for his early recovery.


We learn that Mrs. M. W. White of Fairfield, Texas will move
to Ellaville in a short while to make her home here.  Mrs.
White before her marriage was a social favorite in Ellaville
and many friends will gladly welcome her return.


Mr. P.C. Livingstone went down to Americus yesterday to
visit his brother, who is very ill from an attack of
pneumonia.


LOWE LOCALS

Mr. Editor, as we never see any news from Lowe, we will try
to write a few items picked up here and there if you will
admit such in your paper.


We have a fine school at Lowe taught by Prof. Boland.  The
people all seem to like him very much.


A very severe wind passed through the county near here
Friday night and did much damage to a colored farmer,
blowing down his fodder loft and breaking his buggy and
wagon.


Rev. W.I. Cutts of Oglethorpe preached at Fellowship church
last Wednesday week, also delivered a fine lecture on
education in the afternoon in the schoolhouse at Lowe.


We will reorganize a Sunday school at Fellowship church on
Sunday next and hope to be successful in the important work.
Will be glad to have visitors at any time.


Messrs. J.T. Mott and F.A. Park went fishing on Camp creek a
few days ago and caught a fine eel and several nice catfish.
I think they will go again when they can go without getting
their feet so damp.


Mr. Robert Allen, Jesse Kennedy and Albert Park met a crowd
of boys on Camp creek Saturday night and had a jolly time
cooking and eating in the rain.


Mr. Perry Holloway agent for the History of Cuba was in and
around Lowe last week.


Mr. J.J. Larkin has completed his new dwelling near Lowe and
has cleared some fine land.  He is now in a good fix for
living.


Mr. Emmett Duncan went to Americus Saturday on business.


Mr. S.A. Royal has just completed his stock of goods by
adding a full line of Chamberlain's nedicines. G & C


DEATH OF MRS. TOM PILCHER

Mrs. Lula Barnes Pilcher died at her home near Ellaville
Sunday morning at 9 o'clock.  The death of this young wife
and mother was an unusually sad one, and cast a gloom over
the community.  Her life was distinguished by many beautiful
traits of character that drew about her large circle of
friends.  Patient and hopeful under all circumstances, she
was ever unselfish and considerate of the happiness of
others.  The deceased leaves a heart broken husband and four
small children.  Rev G.P. Pournelle conducted the funeral
service at the grave Monday afternoon after which the
remains were laid to rest in the Ellaville cemetery.  Every
one in the community truly sympathizes with the grief
stricken family.

end # 12

The Schley County News  Thursday, April 15th, 1897  No. 13


Fort Valley is to have electric lights within the next sixty
days.


The Confederate soldiers monument at Pensacola, Fla. bears
on one side of its face this inscription:  Jefferson Davis,
president of the Confederate States of America--Christian,
Soldier, statesman, patriot.  The only man in our nation
without a country, yet twenty million people mourn his
death.


CONCORD CULLINGS

Mrs. Lillie Hill is very sick.


Mr. James Lightner has been appointed Sunday school
superintendent.


Mr. Willie Hearn made a trip to Dundee Saturday to see about
getting a summer school at that place accompanied by Prof.
W.H. Stewart.


There will be a picnic at Buck Creek bridge Saturday.  Every
body invited.  There will be lots of fish there that day and
also there will be a base ball game on the same ground,
played between the Concord and Tazewell clubs.


Mr. Ed Chapman of Buena Vista was shaking hands with friends
here Sunday.


Messrs. John Lightner and Peter Patton made a business trip
to Grangerville Saturday.


Messrs. Henry Herring and Robert Patton made a business
(trip) to Talbot county last week.


Mr and Mrs. Murray came up from Terrell county and are the
guests of friends.


Mr. Henry Bridges paid his father a visit Saturday.


SCHLEY SUPERIOR COURT

................The most important case tried this week was
that of Lawrence Peeples, who was arrested several months
ago for putting poison in Mr. Henry Tison's well.  He was
found guilty and sentenced to seven years in the penitiary. 
Several divorce cases have been disposed of, white and
colored and a number of cases have been continued.  Court
will probably adjourn tomorrow.


A STRANGER FINDS FRIENDS Will Howington, the Young White Boy
Is Out of Jail.


A case that has excited much interest this week was that of
the young white boy, who has been in jail here since last
December for breaking open and robbing the store of J.T.
Collins at Murray.  He is one of the many boys who imagine
their homes are cages and his soul was tilled with longing
to see something of the world.  He ran away from his home in
Valley Creek, Va. last fall, joined a band of gypsies and
drifted down here.  The proof of his guilt was positive, but
owing to the mental condition of the boy and his
youthfulness, Mr. Phillip Murray did not care to prosecute
the case and the grand jury failed to find a bill.  Several
ladies of the town became deeply interested in the case and
used their best efforts to have him released.  Col. J. R.
Williams and others deserve much credit for their work in
behalf of the unfortunate boy.  He was released Tuesday and
Judge Singletary very kindly took him to his home at
LaCrosse where he will be given good treatment until he can!
hear from his people.  The boy shows every evidence of being
very homesick and it is safe to say if he gets back to his
humble roots he will be contented to stay.


FIRST BLOOD FOR CRISP

If there is luck in a successful beginning Mr. Charles R.
Crisp certainly has cause for congratulation.  The first law
case in which he has engaged single-handed came up in the
county court yesterday, being that of Orme & Spencer of
Macon, versus W.H.R. Shroder of this city.  Young Mr. Crisp
represented the defendant, and with such skill and ability
that a victory was scored for his client.  Mr. Crisp's many
friends will congratulate him upon his very successful
beginning and will hope that he may ever win laurels in his
chosen field.---Americus Times Recorder.


PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE

Dr. and Mrs. H.S. Munro were in Ellaville yesterday.


Mr. Wade Stevens of Putnam spent Sunday in Ellaville.


Mr. Robt Wilkinson of Troup county came down to court.


Mr. G.M. Greene of Bronwood is attending court this week.


Col. James M. duPree was among the visitors at court this
week.


Mesdames S.M. McCrory and Kittie Scoville were in Ellaville
Friday.


Mrs. T.J. Baisden spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs.
T.J. Murphy.


Miss Mabel Turner of Americus was the guest of friends in
Ellaville Sunday.


Miss Mamie Stevens of Putnam was the guest of Miss Claude
Livingston Sunday.


Mr. R.C. Meadows of Garden Valley spent several days with
relatives in Ellaville this week.


Mr. F.H. Scarborough and daughter made a short visit to
relatives in Ellaville this week.


Col. and Mrs. J.A. Hixon of Americus spent a few days this
week at the home of Mr. T.V. Bridges.


Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Hornady of Americus were pleasant visitors
to Ellaville a few days this week.


Mesdames E.L. Callier and E.W. Strange returned Saturday
from a visit of two weeks to relatives in Atlanta.


Miss Susie Wallace, the accomplished teacher of a private
school at LaCrosse, was a pleasant visitor to Ellaville
Saturday.


Prof. George Boland, principal of the flourishing school at
Lowe, spent Saturday and Sunday with his Ellaville friends.


Mr. Robert Green who is superintending a large plantation
near Albany spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. B.F.
Green.


Hon. Allen Fort was a distinguished visitor to Ellaville
Monday.  Judge Fort has many staunch friends in Schley who
(are) always glad to shake his hand.


Hon. C.R. Crisp was in Ellaville this week on legal
business.  Charlie Robert is one of those young men whom all
can look to with proud satisfaction and his many friends in
Schley county are only waiting to see what new honors the
future has in store for him.  He is greatly loved and
respected as he deserves to be by the people here who have
so long delighted to honor the name he bears.

end # 13


The Schley County News  Thursday, April 22nd 1897  No. 14


TOWN AND COUNTRY

Col(?) E. Wall will be married next Wednesday to Miss James
of Abbeville.  Mr. Wall's many friends in the county are
offering congratulations and best wishes in advance.


A jersey cow belonging to Mr. Pat Livingstone was stung
almost to death by a swarm of bees last Friday.  The animal
was tied to a tree near the gums and could not escape from
the fury of the bees.  When discovered she was lying on the
ground in great agony.


Bob Turner got on a rampage a few days ago and proceeded to
cut and slash his wife's new Easter frock.  In trying to get
away from him the woman's hand was cut in several places.
In consequence Bob now languishes in jail.


Mr. Jim Bivins, son of Dr. R.T. Bivins is critically ill
from an attack of pneumonia.  This is the fifth time he has
been prostrated by this dread disease and his family and
friends fear the worst.


Later--As we go to press we learn that Mr. Bivins died
yesterday evening at ?:30 o'clock and will be buried this
afternoon at 3:30.  A more extended notice of his death will
appear next week.


A VERY SAD DEATH

After a Lingering Illness, Mr. B.A. Strange Passes Away at
his Home in New Smyrna, Florida


A message was received in Ellaville Monday night bringing
the sad intelligence of his death.  It caused great sorrow
among all, as Mr. Strange was well known here and throughout
the county.  He was about fifty-two years of age, having
lived in this county all his life until about eight years
ago, at which time he moved away, and engaged in the
mercantile business in Florida and was very successful,
until he like many others of his state, felt reverses caused
by the severe cold winter of 1894, which blasted their great
industry, but he like the man he was, gave up all to satisfy
those who had trusted him.  He always met his friends, (and
enemies, he had none) with a cheerful countenance and a
pleasant greeting, which endeared him to all who came in
contact with him.  He was enterprising and ready to aid in
any undertaking which would uplift humanity in both temporal
and spiritual things; being a member of the Methodist
church, he showed his liberality by action.


He had many relatives in this county and was on the eve of
making them a visit at the time he was taken sick, but
instead of a happy reunion, it is this sad lifeless form;
met with tears and grief.  Mr. Strange leaves five children,
an aged mother, four brothers, a sister and a host of
friends to mourn the loss.


The remains reached Ellaville yesterday morning, and after
the funeral service conducted by Rev. G.P. Pournelle, was
interred by the side of his once devoted wife and little
son, where every one present felt a throb of deepest
sympathy for the bereaved family.


PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE

Mr. Dave Turner of Poindexter, was in town yesterday.


Dr. W.D. Sears is spending a few days in Macon and Atlanta.


Master J.T. Howe, Jr., spent Sunday with his parents at
Sumter City.


Dr. Sam Williamson went down to Leesburg Sunday for a short
visit.


Miss Belle Snider, of Americus, is the guest of relatives in
Ellaville.


Dr. Lin Bridges went up to Macon Tuesday to attend the
Medical Convention.


Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Cleghorn, of Americus, came up yesterday
to attend the funeral.


Mr. and Mrs. Chapman, of Columbus, came up yesterday to
attend the funeral.


Mr. Ernest Stevens, a rising young lawyer of Preston,
visited his father's family at Putnam.


Miss Mary Williamson will go up to Atlanta today to attend
the Epworth League, and visit her friend Miss Barge.


Mr. and Mrs. S.M. McCrory, Miss Kittie Scoville and Mr.
Johnson, of Oglethorpe, attended the funeral of Mr. B.A.
Strange yesterday.


Miss Mary Hornady went down to Americus yesterday to join
the delegates to the Epworth League which meets in Atlanta
tonight.


Messrs. Harry Peacock and John Cheney went over to Montezuma
Sunday on their wheels, and spent the day very pleasantly
with friends.


THROWN FROM A BUGGY

Miss May Tondee was the victim of an unfortunate accident
Sunday night, which came near resulting seriously.  She
attended church with Dr. Stewart and as they got into the
buggy to leave after services the horse started off at a
rapid gait, ran into a ditch on the side of the road
throwing Miss Tondee violently to the ground.  She was
picked up unconscious and carried into Mr. J.B. Williamson's
residence, and it was found that she had sustained a painful
sprain of the wrist and was considerably bruised up, but
happily her injuries were not so serious as was at first
feared.  She was able to ride to her home in the country
Monday morning, and will be herself again in a few days.
The young lady is being congratulated by her many friends on
her narrow escape.


CARRIED TO THE ASYLUM

Mr. Charles Womack, a well known citizen of the county, was
tried before Judge Taylor Monday and adjudged insane.  For
some time Mr. Womack has been in a state of deep melancholy,
and though he was not violent, his family and friends have
been in constant dread that he would take his own life.  He
refused to taste food for days, and seemed to be impressed
with the idea that someone was trying to rob him of all his
possessions, and that there was nothing but ruin and
starvation for his family.  Mr. Fred Rainey carried the
unfortunate man to Milledgeville Tuesday, and it is hoped
that the treatment he will receive may restore his mind.
Mr. Womack's family is highly esteemed, and much sympathy is
felt for them in their great affliction.

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