The Blount County News-Dispatch, 4 Jun 1896 Reunion of the Murphrees and Bynums. There will be a reunion of the Murphree and Bynum families held at Ebenezer church, five miles east of Oneonta, on the 27th of June, 1896, beginning at 9 o'clock, a.m. The following program will be carrier out: 1. Congregation coming together by a song; after singing prayer. 2. Rev. S.C. Allgood will act as master of ceremonies-giving a short talk showing the object and purposes of the meeting. 3. Song-to be selected. 4. Speech by R.T. Robinett, Esq., giving the origin of, and an historical sketch of the Murphrees and Bynums in Blount. 5. Song-to be selected. 6. Speech by Rev. G.L. Hewitt on the benefits of social intercourse to humanity. 7. Two hours for dinner, social chat and mingling of friends. 8. Congregational coming together by singing. 9. Speech by Rev. Wm. Hullett, showing the moral and religious influence of the Murphrees and Bynums upon the community. 10. A farewell hand shaking all around while singing the "Old Ship of Zion." 11. Concluding song, "God be with you 'till we meet again." Benediction. Messrs. Wallace A. Murphree and S.B. Bynum will conduct the music on the occasion. Everybody is invited to be present-come and bring your baskets well filled. The News-Dispatch with all its force is especially invited to be present in good trim for eating on the fat of the land. Toliver Bynum, Alex D. Bynum, Mace C. Murphree, Perry A. Murphree, Jasper E. Bynum.