Marion-Talbot County GaArchives News.....J.P. Simpson Moves to Talbotton - 1892 December 6 1892 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 June 26, 2004, 5:16 pm The Butler Herald The Butler Herald Tuesday, December 6, 1892 Page Three Town and Country We learn that Mr. J.P. Simpson, of Marion County, has purchased the desirable residence of Rev. J.B. McGehee, of Talbotton, and will probably move his family to that city. Mr. Simpson is one of the best farmers of Marion and in his removal his county will lose a valuable citizen. Marion’s loss will be Talbot’s gain. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/marion/newspapers/nw1194jpsimpso.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb

Marion-Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....Miller, E.A. September 1892 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 June 25, 2004, 3:02 pm The Butler Herald, September 13, 1892 The Butler Herald Tuesday, September 13, 1892 Page Three Town and Country Judge E.A. Miller, a well known lawyer of Buena Vista died a few days ago in that town. Judge Miller began the study of law in Talbotton in 1843 in the office of Governor Towns and L.B Smith. He has held many responsible positions in the county of Marion and was highly esteemed by all classes File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/marion/obits/ob4552miller.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb

The Schley County News Thursday, May 17, 1894 No. 20 GRAND ANNUAL PICNIC. THE SCHLEY COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOLS UNITE AND SPEND THE DAY IN ELLAVILLE. Seldom have we seen a happier crowd than that which gathered in the grove between the two churches, Saturday to enjoy a day together. People from all parts of the county were persent and many visitors from a distance added their presence to the happy occasion. At ten o'clock Mr. B. Greene announced the programme, the exercises were opened with prayer by Judge C.L. Battle. Coronation was then beautifully rendered by the Eclipse Band. Prof. Whitehurst in his happiest manner delivered a short address of welcome. It was replete with beautiful thoughts, clothed in chaste and elegant languaage and held the closest attention of the large crowd. The singing by the Andrew Chapel school was fine, and it was greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Tom Hudson presided at the organ and to her is due much of the credit for the good music. A very entertaining part of the program were the recitations, by little Misses Bessie Lou Sears and Ina Williams. Their pieces were well chosen and rendered in a manner that charmed everyone. Under the skillful touch of Mrs. Whitehurst, the organ pealed forth the inspiring strains "Neath the Banner of the Cross' and the Ellaville school sang it with fine effect. Prof. Len Baldwin's Coronet added very much to the music. Mr. Lott Warren of Americus, was introduced by Prof. Whitehurst and made a characteristic address. He is thoroughly in love with the Sunday school work and his remarks were ernest and forceful. He referred touchingly to the absence of Dr. C.H. Smith with whom he had often been associated in this work, dear to their hearts. Mr. Warren is a great favorite in Ellaville, and is always a welcome visitor. It was a source of regret to all present that Messrs. Calloway and Wheatley were prevented by sickness from being present. Under head of "Miscellaneous discussions of topics pertaining to Sunday Schools," Dr. W.D. Sears, Superintendent of the Baptist School, made a splendid speech, which was well received. After another song in which all the schools joined, Prof. Whitehurst made the important announcement that dinner was waiting in the grove, and extended a cordial invitation to all present. And such a dinner! There was surely no evidence of hard times about that table. Every thing was bountiful and prepared in a manner to siut the most fastidious, Free lemonade and ice water was plentiful all day. When dinner was over and the crowd had spent a short while in social pleasures, all assembled in the church to reorganize the Schley County Sunday School Association. Prof. Whitehurst was cajoled to the chair and stated the object of the meeting. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year. B.F. Greene, President. Sam Bridges, Secretary. Executive committee, C.L. Battle, John Snipes, R.C. Wells, G.D. Hays, J.F. Woods, Treasurer, Mrs. J.C. Strange. It was moved and carried that Saturday before the Second (Sunday?) in May be set apart for the annual meeting and celebration of the association. A vice president from each district was elected. They are Dr. H.S. Munro, Robert Glover, J.L. Murray, M.D. Herring. Dr. Munro was elected delegate to the State Convention which meets in Atlanta May 25. There being no futher business, meeting adjourned subject to call of Executive committee. B.F. Greene, Pres. C. Whitehurst, Sec. Pro Tem. Good order and good cheer prevailed throughout the day, and in the hearts of those fortunate enough to be present, will long linger happy memories of this May day. PRESENTED WITH AN ORGAN Judge Battle, one of Ellaville's oldest and best known citizens, as well as one of the most liberal of men has presented the Baptist church of that little city with a very handsome organ costing $100. The instrument was purchased of J. Fricker & Bro. of Americus, and was put in position by Prof. L.D. Lockhart on Saturday. Judge Battle seventy eight years old, but never in his long and useful career has his liberality been more thoroughly appreciated than in this instance........Times Recorder. DEATH OF A GOOD MAN Uncle Daniel Murray, the aged father of Mr. J.B. Murray of Macon county died last week. Many relatives and friends in Schley County mourn the death of this good man. The Macon County Citizen pays this high tribute to his character. "Uncle Daniel Murray--grand old man that he was---died at his home at Garden Valley Tuesday afternoon and was buried at Pleasant Grove at 3 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon. What an excellent example of energy, honor and good will he was, and if his life were emulated by the younger generation it would be well. He was very generally known and no man ever spake detrimentally of him. May the sods rest lightly upon his body and his spirit be unrestrained in its flight to high and holy heaven." Talmage's tabernacle was burned Sunday just after morning services. This makes the third time the people of Brooklyn have suffered this loss. Dr. Talmage last week celebrated the 25 anniversary of his pastorate of this church and was on the eve of beginning a tour around the world. The church will be rebuilt at once. It was insured for $130000. (Transcriber's note: Seems like a lot. Possible typo in original.) LOCAL AND OTHERWISE Mr. J.M. Murray is having his residence painted. We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Strange is quite ill from an attack of pneumonia. A special train from Americus carried a large number of Knights of Pythias to Columbus Tuesday morning to annual convention of that order. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wall was buried in our cemetery yesterday afternoon. I symapthize with them in their sorrow. (Transcriber's note: Lois Vivian Wall b. 1-12-1893 d. 5-15-1894) June 1st is the time selected to nominate a senator for this district. It is Macon County's time to name the man, and it (is) very probable that Hon. W.H. Felton will be the choice. He will receive Schley's vote. Mr. D.W. Rainey has been suffering from an attack of Rheumatism. His many friends hope soon to see him fully restored to health. Mr. Charlie Thompson was taken violently ill yesterday afternoon, but we are very glad to report him much improved this morning. BEFORE HIS HONOR Will Quigley and Wes Martin (col.) were brought up before Mayor pro tem Murray Monday afternoon for fighting. Several witnesses testified that Quigley was the aggressor and he was given the choice of paying a $4.00 fine, going to jail or working on the streets. He preferred the jail, to work and was locked up. Wes Martin paid a fine of $2.00 and was turned loose. After Quigley had been in jail a few hours, several of the citizens made up the money to pay him out. This was done purely out of sympathy for his good mother. No one deplores more than does Mrs. Quigley the conduct of her son. She is a pure noble woman, and has endeared herself to everyone in this place. A CARD OF THANKS Through your columns we desire to express to the good people of Ellaville our heart felt thanks for the many acts of kindness and tender expressions of sympathy tendered us in our recent bereavement. Such deeds can never be forgotten. May the Father, shower upon all his richest benedictions.--Robt. Burton and Family. PERSONAL Mr. Ed Hornady spent Sunday at home. Mr. Ed Stewart came over from Englishville to attend the picnic. Mrs. C.P. Payne of Americus visited her sister Mrs. H.T. Arrington this week. Prof. Ed Bridges came over to the picnic and spent Sunday with the home folks. Mrs. Simpson of Waverly Hall, spent a few days at the home of Dr. H.S. Munro. Miss Lula Buchanan, an attractive young lady from Buena Vista attended the picnic. Prof. Newn Baldwin and Messrs. Snead and Barfield of Newnan came down Tuesday. Misses Nella, May Davis and Nannir Dodson were the pleasant guests of Mrs. Eugene Dixon Saturday. Mr. Robert Glover has closed his school at Schley P.O. and is spending a few weeks with his Ellaville friends. Misses Watts, Stanfield, Turpin and Snider, of Americus, were the guest of Miss Pearl Bridges this week. Miss Annie Baldwin returned Tuesday, from a short visit to Americus. Miss Nella Rowland of Americus is visiting a few days with her aunt, Mrs. A.J. Walters. Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Gaines of Oglethorpe were among the visitors to Ellaville last week. Mrs. H.S. Lindsay and children returned Saturday night from a pleasant visit of a week to relatives in Columbus. Mrs. Marcus Snider returned to Americus Sunday after a pleasant visit to her parrents, Mr. and Mrs. T.V. Bridges. Misses Florence Tison and Eva Wall spent a few days in town this week to the delight of their numerous friends. Burt Mauk was shaking hands with his Schley county friends Saturday. He has a good position in Buena Vista. We are sorry to lose this worthy young man from our county, but every one rejoices in his success. Miss Eva Berry, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. McCrory for several months, left Friday for her home at Metcalf, to the great regret of her Ellaville friends. The ware-house is drapped mourning. Capt. W.H. Tondee spent Saturday with his Ellaville friends. He is an ardent admirer of Gen. Evans and has no doubt that he will be elected by a large majority. Messrs. F.M. Devane, J.L. Murray, E.F. Lightner, Fred Rainey, Dr. R.T. Bivins and Anderson Stewart(Col.) went up to Atlanta Monday evening to the Convention of Populists called to nominate a candidate for Governor. Mr. and Mrs. C.R. McCrory and children, Mrs. H.S. Munro and little Edith left Friday night for a visit to Dr. and Mrs. Smith at New Smyrna, Fla. We hope their visit will be delightful, and all join us in the wish that Dr. and Mrs. Smith will accompany them back to Ellaville. SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. ROBET BURTON Tuesday in the gray mists of early morning, the mystery that we call death, came suddenly and gently to the home of Capt. Robt. Burton, and stilted forever the heart of the wife, who for fifty years has walked hand in hand with him whose heart in now utterly crushed by the terrible and unexpected blow. Mrs. Burton seemed in unusually good spirits all day Monday. Her idolized grand daughter "Annie Clair" had come up for a short visitand she seemed so happy in entertaining her. She retired apparently in good health, but shortly after midnight waked Capt. Burton and Mrs. Carter, complaining of a pain in her chest and head. She had often suffered from these attacks of neuralgia and begged them not to be alarmed, insisting that she did not need a physician. Capt. Burton however had Dr. Cheney summoned about 3 o'clock feeling sure that he could soon relieve her. No one apprehended anything serious and when the Doctor had administered medicine to dull the pain, she seemed to ! fall into a peaceful sleep. But suddenly aroused up and the devoted ones watching anxiously by the bedside, could only clasp her for a moment in their arms, ere the spirit left its tenement of clay. Neuralgia has reached the heart and instantly it ceased its throbbing. Her death so sudden and heart rending to her family, was a great schock to everyone, and from all our people are heard the tenderest expressions of sympathy for the bereaved Mrs. Burton's was a long life of beneficense, the greater part of it spent in Ellaville. Year by year she dispensed charities and deeds of kindness to her friends and neighbors. She was indeed the friend of the poor, and the Bible declares "He that hath pity on the poor lendeth to the Lord." A poor cripple whom she had visited almost every day with some delicacy wept bitterly when he knew his friend was dead. She grew rare flowers that she might give pleasure to her friends and often have we seen her recently with her hands full of blossoms carrying them to brighten some sick room. She went into obscure places with substantial aid to relieve misery of the friendless. A large crowd attended the funeral services Wednesday morning at the Methodist church, of which she was a member. In low sweet tones the sad notes of the organ filled the church and the words of the music touched every heart. Rev. R.F. Williamson delivered an impressive discourse dwelling at length upon the many virtues of the deceased. On the casket were banks of lillies and roses and other sweet blossoms, the floral offerings literally covering it. Every one who laid a flower upon her coffin could recall many a time when they had received from the dead hands rare and beautiful blossoms. Mrs. Burton's children and grand children were all present at the funeral except the family of Speaker Crisp. If it had been possible for them to reach Ellaville in time. Mrs. Crisp was so prostrated by the shock that she could not undertake the trip. The loving sympathy of friends in her girlhood's home goes out with peculiar tenderness to this bleeding heart, but when we turn to darkened home of our friend and neighbor, what can we say? In a time like this, human sympathy seems so cold. The devoted daughter, Mrs. Scarbrough and other members of the family are with their stricken father bearing up bravely for his sake, and from every heart in Ellaville goes up the prayer "God bless Capt. Burton in his lonliness." May He speak words to the bereaved that no human voice can speak so that their troubled hearts may grow calm and peaceful as they look through blinding tears up to Him. (Transcriber's note: Mrs. Robert Burton was Martha Ashurst Wilkinson. She married Robert Burton in Talbot Co., 12 Dec 1842. They had three children, Homer, Clara Belle who married Chas. Frederick Crisp, and Ella (for whom Ellaville was named) who married J.N. Scarborough). TRIAL FOR KIDNAPPING The case of T.J. Grantham charged with kidnapping his fifteen year old niece, has created much interest, and a large crowd attended the preliminary trial heard before Judge Dozier last Friday. Col. J.B. Hudson appeared for the prosecution, and Col. I.J. Blalock represented the defendant. The trial lasted the greater part of the day. The young lady, Miss Maude Grantham, exonorated her uncle of all blame and declared that she remained at his home of her own free will. Grantham was bound over to the next term of Court in the sum of $300, which he readily gave and returned to his home in Sumter county. The young lady was taken to the home of her grandfather, Mr. Ben Grantham of LaCrosse. end # 20

This from Paul Drake [email protected] regarding the "calling a set at a Cotilion." Sounds like a square dance to me. Harris A cotillion was an evening of dance, and a set was one of the dance event of the cotilion (sometimes spelled cotillion). A caller was that person who with a voice roughly in time and in rhythm with the music (either instrumental or voice or both) called the movements of the dance - "turn your partner to the left", "both now turn to the right", etc., etc, - and that caller gave those instructions to the dancers till the end of that set. Sometimes a set had more than one dance, following which there was a short break, and after a number of sets an intermission was called. They were very much enjoyed by all Southernors and surely by all Virginians and Carolinians. While I know very little of the origins of the different movements, I am told that much of the movement had its roots in Scotland and Ireland. Hope this helps. Paul

> Bro. Aurelaous (?) Allen reported for calling a set for a cotilion. Bro. > Allen appears in conference and makes his acknowledgements and ask to be > forgiven, which request was granted. > > Bro. Ebb Hart reported for calling a set for a Cotilion and a statement from > his Father that Bro. Ebb Hart would be at church on sunday and make his > excuses , case continued untill next conference From Diana: > Noun 1. cotillion - a ball at which young ladies are presented to society > cotilion. Any of a variety of social dances performed by couples in a > ballroom. Diana Ledger supplied us with this definition of a cotilion. So, it would seem that we ARE talking about dancing here. That leaves me pondering someone calling a "set." I don't suspect there were any ballrooms around, but maybe a barn dance? Any other ideas? I'm fairly familiar with Bro. Aurelius Allen and his family. He would have been about 44-45 yrs. old at this time. More can be read about this family at http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaschley/migrate.htm#indian How about Ebb Hart? I know we have Hart researchers on this list. Maybe someone will tell us about him. Harris

Is "calling a set for a cotilion," like a caller for square dancing? Anyone have any insight here? Harris book 2 page 20-21 Dec Term 1888 Met in conference, Bro. Charlie Walters Mod Opened doores church for reception of members, none Minutes read and confirmed A call for absentees, none Immorral conduct, none Reffrance matter, Report of committee on Bro. Bullocks case, Bro. A.M. Caskey reports that he consulted with Bro. Bullock and he denies the charges brought against him by the church as to using profane language but confesses to his none appearance at Conference and his excuse for not attending is he is to shabily clad but ask to be retained in the church. Report recieved and committee released. S.M. Cottle requested to see Bro. Bullock before our next conference and explain our Decorum to him. Missellanious business, none No other business, no new business, Conference adjurned Charlie Walters Mod, S.M. Cottle CC Jan Term 1889 Met in Conference, Bro. Charlie Walters Mod Opened doores church for reception members, none Minutes read and confirmed Call for Absentees, Bro. Ruben Rainey excused for missing two conferences Immoral conduct, none Reffrance matter, S.M. Cottle report in case of Bro. Bullock recieved and committie relieved. Bro. Bullock appears before conference and makeas his statements and ask to be retained in church which request was granted Missellanious business, Bro. John Jones charged with dancing, a committie of 3- Bro. A.M. Caskey, C.M. Rainey, and S.M. Cottle to see Bro. Jones and cite him to our next conference. Bro. Aurelaous (?) Allen reported for calling a set for a cotilion. Bro. Allen appears in conference and makes his acknowledgements and ask to be forgiven, which request was granted. Bro. Ebb Hart reported for calling a set for a Cotilion and a statement from his Father that Bro. Ebb Hart would be at church on sunday and make his excuses , case continued untill next conference No other business, no new business, conference adjurned Charlie Walters Mod, S.M. Cottle CC end pages 20-21

The Schley County News Thursday, May 10, 2004 No. 19 AN IMPORTANT ENTERPRISE Mr. P.H. Baker representing the Monger Gin Co., of Birmingham, Ala., was in Ellaville this week. He sold to Mr. Murray $1900 gin with all the latest improvements. Mr. Murray will establish this plant near the depot and will run a ginnery, saw mill and grist mill. This will be a great enterprise for Ellaville and Mr. Murray will do a thriving business. He has the energy and ability that would make him coin money if banished to the American desert. The Park is the cyrstalation of a happy thought. It will be a dream of lovliness, a wilderness of sweet blossoms and a monument to the energyand perseverance of Prof. Len Baldwin and the citizens of Ellaville. The High school at Doyle will be closed the 16th of May, with an examination and concert. Prof. Collum has one of the most flourishing schools in the country and his assistant Miss Lula Buckhanan is an accomplished musician. This will be a very interesting occasion and we regret that the date conflicts with the Sanford Sisters engagement in Ellaville. But for this, a large crowd from here would attend the exercises. PATRONIZE HOME INSTITUTIONS The Only way in the world to build a town is to keep the trade at home. You would think it very strange, if the people of Ellaville were to send to Atlanta for a doctor or to Macon for a preacher or if they should put their legal business in the hands of Columbus lawyers or send their children to Oglethorpe to school. The carpenters and mechanics would be indignant if we ignored them and send to Americus for workmen. We are all dependant on each other and the merchant has a right to expect the patronage of people in his community. Every dollar that goes out of Ellaville for things that could be bought here, is that much lost to the county. Of course every body is priviledged to do as they please, but then there is nothing but justice in reciprocity. THE HIGH SCHOOL JOURNAL Published Weekly. Well it has come my time to write for the school and I must say that I am not sorry of it. I think this is about the 5th time my name has been in the race. Well it is only six more long weeks until the close of the term, we won't be sorry when they have passed. Summer is approaching near, and you may be sure that we girls (will) have a delightful time sitting under the beautiful oaks when the little twitting birds sing their sweet songs, which of course makes all of us cheerful and more willing to prepare our hard lessons. We have begun practicing for our commencement exercises. Girls lets do our best to make it a success. I am willing to try to do my best. Partial payments is the most interesting study we have now. Mr. W.C. Hicks of Montezuma was a pleasant visitor at the school room today. He is very much pleased with our school, and of course any one that has ever visited our school couldn't be otherwise. Jewell, pull off that kid glove, you will do well, if you work those examples with it off. Miss Julia Scarborough visited the school room Friday afternoon, came and went, we will be glad to see you anytime. Sam! Sam! put up that mirror. We are getting tired seeing you look at yourself so much. All of us girls are very sad this week to think that we had to give up one of our dearest schoolmates. Miss Bessie Cheney, we know not what the cause may be of her stopping, but truly hope she will change her mind and come back. We miss her so much, especially when working the cube root. Tomorrow is set apart for a picnic at the beautiful "city of Columbus." I hope every one that goes will have a pleasant time. We will not have all day and therefore there is not many of the pupils going. I guess our assitant teacher will attend. I think it would benefit those who have never been there. I am not going, although I regret it very much indeed. Mamie Lee, I hope you and Pearl are enjoying yourself back there. The school is looking forward to spending a pleasant day out in the beautiful grove near the M.E. Church, next Saturday, hope they not be disappointed. I guess Miss Annie Baldwin of Atlanta will finish out the music term. We may not have money or fame, but each of us have some talent, however small, and we all have some time; we have only to improve that which we possess. Here is a peculiar work for each one, and we must not shrink, but remember that with equal pace, impartial fate, knocks at the palace and cottage gate.--Pearl Bridges. AN EXCITING RUNAWAY While driving from his home to Ellaville Monday morning, with his little daughter and sister, Mr. Asa Royal's horse became frightened at an umbrella near Mr. Doc Lindsay's and gave a plunge throwing the occupants out of the buggy. Mr. Joe Ellis was just ahead in a road cart with two small children, and the frightened animal ran over the cart knocking the children out. The wheels of the two vehicles then became locked together, and for fifty yards the horses ran at breakneck speed. Mr. Ellis vainly tried to extricate himself from his perilous position. The cart was finally demolished, and Mr. Ellis thrown out, the wheel passing over his body, bruising him up considerably. Mr. Royal's horse dashed into Ellaville and crossed the railroad just ahead of the mourning train. The buggy crashed against a tree near the road and the horse kicked out of harness, was caught up on the square by Mr. Ed Cheney. It seems almost a miracle that none of them were seriously hurt, and we c! ongratulate them upon their narrow escape. LOCAL AND OTHERWISE The band stand in the park is grand. The Park will be dedicated next Wednesday. The pastor will talk to you at the Methodist Church Sunday on a special subject. Let every body come out. No collection. I will fill teeth for the next 30 days at cost of material. Call, Dr. Sam Williamson. Aldine Peacock has a cunning little pet, a rat terrier about the size of a kitten. It was presented to her by Mr. Levy Tower of Americus. Mr. E.B. Hornady purchased a Jersey cow in Americus Monday, that is a beauty. Mr. G(?) C. Green who has been ill several months, died at his home near Ellaville this morning. While out hunting Monday, Messrs. Will Myers and Will Lumpkin killed an owl measuring four feet, from tip to tip. Miss Lula Murphy has in her collection of hot house plants, a rose cactus. A few days ago, it had ninety six blooms open at one time, and was a magnificent sight. Every family in Ellaville will spend the day together in the grove Saturday, with the Sunday schools of the county. In Ellaville, the latch string always hangs on the outside, but on this occasion the doors will be thrown wide open and every body cordially invited. Mr. P.F. Dixon who has a nice farm near town, says, he has a fine stand of cotton growing splendidly, but he complains of bud worms ruining his corn. We hear this complaint from all parts of the state. Mrs. C.R. McCrory received a birthday present recently, that she appreciates very ????. Her sister, Mrs. Edwards of Louisville, Ky. had a life size picture, in India ink made of little Edwards Lee McCrory and sent it as a pleasant surprise to his parents. It is a perfect likeness of exquisite finish, and is really one of the most beautiful pictures we have ever seen. PERSONAL Mr. J.V. Haigler went down to Americus Monday on business. Messrs. Len and Sam Bridges spent Sunday with friends in Montezuma. Mr. Richard Stewart of Americus was in town Monday. Mrs. H.S. Lindsay and children are visiting relatives in Columbus. Mrs. Joe Chapman of Columbus is visiting at the home of Mr. J.B. Williamsson. Mr. R.W. Maddox of Newnan visited his friend Mr. Len Baldwin this week. Mr. Hicks of Montezuma visited his friend Mr. Sam Bridges this week. Dr. H.S. Munro attended the Pharmaceutical Association in Americus this week. Mr. R.C. Wells is having a new fence put around his pretty home near the park. Messrs. Z. Whithurst (Whitehurst?) and Sam Williamson went to Americus on their bicycles today. Mr. Robt. Halstead thinks the dry weather has injured the young corn and cotton in places about LaCrosse. Mr. Eugene Dixon, who has been quite sick for a few dys has recovered sufficiently to resume his duties at the store. Mr. T.A. Collins left Tuesday via Columbus for a trip to Dallas and other points in Texas. He will be away about two weeks, and will doubtless have a most delightful time. We are glad to learn that Mr. H.C. Arrington, who has been in poor health for several months is improving. Misses Alma Simpson and Pearl Tison spent Sunday at Putnam with the family of Mr.G.W.C. Munro. Americus was well represented in Ellaville Sunday by Messrs. Charlie Davis, Olin Dixon and Miss Willie Bell Baisden. A PRETTY STORE One would hardly recognize the store on the corner (Collins and Williamson's old stand) since it was renovated and remodeled by that enterprising citizen Capt. C.L. Peacock. He has had carpenters and painters at work for several weeks, and the interior has been scrubbed until it is as neat as a pin. The walls are nicely papered in attractive designs, shelving put in, an every thing made ready for a nice stock of goods. George Davis' barber shop in the back of the building is fitted up in a manner that would do credit to any city. THE EXCURSION Seven crowded coaches left Ellaville Tuesday morning for Columbus. About three hundred from Americus and LaCrosse were on board and almost two hundred from here swelled the crowd and by the time Columbus was reached the cars were densely packed. The crowd spent the day at North Highlands and everybody had a good time. Two extra coaches were added, and the the crowd was made more comfortable coming home. Nothing occured during the day to mar the pleasure of the trip and when the train reached Ellaville at eight o'clock the crowd was thoroughly tired out but in the best of spirits. The trial of young Grantham, who was arrested in Americus a week ago on the charge of kidnapping his niece, a pretty of fifteen, will take place at Ellaville next Friday. The case was to have been heard at LaCrosse on Saturday last but by consent of all parties concerned will be tried at Ellaville. end # 19

book 2 page 19 Nov Term 1888 Met in Conference, Bro Charlie Walters, Mod Opened doors church for reception of members, none Call for absentees, none Immoral Conduct, none Reffrance matter Missillanious Business, Report of committie on Bro. Bullocks case not ready to report and ask more time, time granted Report of church committie the amount of funds subscribed up to date, Bro. Charlie Rainey report $112.00, A. M. Caskey-absent, S. M. Cottle $60.00, Ruben Rainey-absent, Billie Ingram, _?_ Blank A call for fees for our paster which was responded to feebly No other business, no new business, conference adjurned S. M. Cottle CC Charlie Walters, Mod end book 2 page 19

The Schley County News Thursday, May 3, 1894 No. 18 FROM A FORMER CITIZEN OF SCHLEY Centerville, Fla. Apl. 28 '94 Editor News: Please allow a former Schley county boy to extend hearty congratulations to the "true and tried" democracy of my fomer home, through the columns of your paper, for their signal and triumphant victory over the Peoples Party on the 14 inst. Why they could not see the handwritting on the wall before the election is a mystery to me. This writer saw it in bold characters from this distant standpoint. But we read that there are none so blind as those that wont see. Look after those colored men that contributed their part so well in the defeat and humiliation of the People's Party. Keep them in line and in training for the next election. I hope Will Lumpkin will live many years to witness many such victories and knock many drum heads into smitherenes. I don't believe I am acquainted with P.E. Taylor, the successful candidate, but I am personally acquainted with Chas. Womack. We grew up together and your correspondent used to go picnicing with his sisters. (Transcriber's note: Phil E. Taylor, the Democrat, defeated Chas. Womack, the People's Party candiddate, by a significant margin in the recent election for Ordinary after the death of T.B. Myers). Mr. Editor, you know perhaps that if one is not very careful on such occasions he gets entangled in the meshes of love instead of grape vines and briars. I shall always wish Charlie well, except in his mistakon political notions. Long may the News live to lead the young democracy from one victory to another until there will not be left a corporal guard of the People's Party, is the wish of.... Yours very truly, W.T. Snipes. LOCAL AND OTHERWISE Local news is painfully scarce this week. We are glad to know that Mr. Hurst who has been critically ill is convalesent. Mrs. Allen has just received a new lot of stylish hats for Misses and children. Mr. Tom Grantham of Shiloh was arrested in Americus Monday, charged with kidnapping his niece. He will have his trial in Ellaville Saturday. The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Collins was thrown open to the young people on last Thursday evening, and several hours were pleasantly spent in social converse. Several young ladies favored the company with selections on the new sweet tone Sohmer (piano) which was one of the pleasant features of the evening. We call attention to the law card of Col. Leon C. Greer of Oglethorpe. Mr. Greer is quite young in his profession, but already gives promise of a brilliant career. A dozen or more from Ellaville spent Friday most delightfully at Usry's mill. It was intended to be a "fish fry" in complement to Mrs. R.J. Perry of Americus, but some how or other the fish didn't pass that way, or the right ones were not there to catch them, and if the ladies had not been thoughtful enough to provide lunch, it would have been a hungry crowd. But in spite of their disappointment the day was thouroughly enjoyed. The Ellaville Eclipse Band is making quite a reputation. It was engaged to play at the reception tendered Gen. Evans at the Windsor in Americus Monday night, and it is needless to say, the members all acquited themselves very creditably. Twenty five cents is cheap enough for a medicine like cholera mixture, put up by Munro and Wall, which is guaranteed to cure any case of Duarrhoea, Dysentery, cholera morbus and colic or the price will be refunded. VERILY! THERE IS MUSIC IN THE AIR A brand new set of brass instruments arrived Monday and Ellaville now has within her borders, three well equipped bands. If this thing continues, every candidate in Schley county will soon have a brass horn and do his own blowing. Owning to the ill health of her mother, Miss Lila Chapman has given up the music class and returned to her home in Columbus. Miss Lila has been quite a favorite with the young people of Ellaville and will be greatly missed in social circles. Several couples from town attended the general meeting at Ebenezer Sunday. Rev. Wellons preached an able and impressive sermon at 1 o'clock and at the noon intermission the large crowd partook of the beautiful spread provided by the people of the neighborhood. Mr. J.M. Murray has just returned from a sprint through Terrell Co. He reports the crops as veing very backward. The planters have been seriously troubled by bud worms and have had to replant their corn several times before getting a stand. Cotton is well up in that section, and in good condition. The gardens are far ahead of anything in Schley Co. He saw cabbages a foot across, and other vegetables equally well advanced. While away Mr. Murray visited the thriving town of Dawson, and althogether his trip was a most enjoyable one. PERSONAL Mr. J.B.Williamson spent Sunday in Cusseta. Mrs. Kittie Scoville is in town. Mr. Frank Chase of Columbus was in Ellaville Tuesday. Mr. Hitt of Americus was a visitor to Ellaville this week. Mrs. Tom Walker of Lacrosse visited Ellaville yesterday. Mr. John H. Allen of Ashburn is visiting relatives in the county. Hon. George Stapleton of Americus was on our streets Tuesday. Misses Bessie Cheney and Stella Tison visited Oglethorpe this week. Dr. and Mrs. T.G. Cheney spent Sunday with friends in Buena Vista. Mr. Thompson Peacock of Buena Vista, was in town this week. Miss Leila Stewart of Stewart's Mill is visiting her sister Mrs. A.C. Murray. Mr. Chapman of Columbus visited his daughter Mrs. J.B. Williamson this week. Mr. and Mrs. Seab McCrory are visiting their relatives Mr. and Mrs. C.R. McCrory. Mr. Coot Stanfield of the Time Recorder was in Ellaville Tuesday in the interest of his paper. Mrs. Mary Kaigler left Monday for her home in Arkansas, after a short visit to her sister Mrs. E.S.Baldwin. Mr. Frank Lanier, the popular representative of the Americus Grocery Co. was in town Tuesday. Mr. J.N. Scarborough and Miss Stella came up from Americus to spend Sunday with relatives. Mrs. R.J. Perry and Misses Ira and Ora Perry returned to Americus Saturday evening after a pleasant visit to friends in Ellaville. Miss Anne Baldwin, a bright and attractive young lady from Newnan, is visiting her cousin Miss Emmie Baldwin. Mesdames S.M. McElmurray and Carrie Thompson have returned from a pleasant visit to Mr. and Mrs. M.I. McGarrah, near Americus. Dr. J.N. Cheney, Messrs. W.D. Murray, William Allen and others went up to Buena Vista Monday morning with Georgia's next Governor. After hearing his speech, they are more enthusiastic than ever for "The People's Choice," Clement A. Evans. WORK ON THE PARK PROGRESING FINELY Monday afternoon the ground was broken on the site, beautifully laid off by Prof. Len Baldwin for a Park. The young mem with "de shovel and hoe" have been working industriously every spare moment. All the aid and encouragemen we can give them will be but poor compensation for their labors, which are expended sorely for the benefit of town. These young men are public benefactors, surely their efforts to beautify the town are appreciated by everyone. ELLAVILLE'S FINE CORONET BAND One of the features of the reception tendered Gen. Evans Monday night was the very excellent music rendered by the Eclipse Band of Ellaville and which added no little interest of the occasion. The band of twelve or fourteen pieces, under the leadership of prof. Len Baldwin, is one of the best in this part of the state when it is remembered that it has been organized only a short while. The members are among the leading young business men of the town and all are excellent musicians. Not only does the band delight the citizens of Ellaville with its fine music, but makes frequent excursions to near by towns whenever occasion demands. Ellaville is fortunate in the possession of such a band, and it is only to be regretted that Americus has not one also.----Times Recorder. COMMUNICATED Schley County News Feeling interested in my county, of former days, I thought I would write you. If you see fit, you can publish this, if not, let it go in the waste basket, and me excuse. I have learned of the strife in politics you are having, but the worst feature, I have heard that some of the members of the church have got weak kneed, that they think more of politics than their church. God pity such people. I would just say to any such, "Is thine heart right." Please stop and think, what was your profession eight or ten years ago? How does it compare with today? While my lot has been cast, in, as it has been cursed, a wet county, we can boast of one thing, we haven't an officer in Terrell county, that gets drunk, which speaks highly for any county. Chopping cotton is in full blast. Citizen of Terrell County. April 29, 1894. end # 18

Thanks to the kindness of a "genealogy angel" named Bob Spano, who went to considerable effort, we now have tombstone photos of practically an entire cemetery. I say practically because a several of the stones could not be 100% ID'd because of their poor condition. He took photos of every stone even the unidentified ones. But, we do have 44 wonderful photos of Old Mt. Carmel cemetery and it wouldn't have happened were it not for Bob. I would like to personally thank him for doing this. He is truly an angel. I hope that this will be of interest to those of you who have ancestors buried there. Even if you don't, there are some very interesting stones and burial techniques here. Here is the URL. http://www.rootsweb.com/usgenweb/ga/marion/oldmtcar.html Harris

Hello to all, Looking for a man who is still living with name of Leroy Jones his mother was Bertha Jones and Davis or Dave Jones. Have been told last known resident was in Marion County, Georgia. Thank you for any help. Brenda

Hello to all, Looking for a man who is still living with name of Leroy Jones his mother was Bertha Jones and Davis or Dave Jones. Have been told last known resident was in Marion County, Georgia. Thank you for any help. Brenda

book 2 page 18 Oct Term 1888 Met in Conference, Bro Charlie Walters Mod Opened doors church for reception members Call for absentees, none Immoral conduct, none Reffrance matter, none Misselanious business Report of committee on Bro. Bullocks case and states he holds no mallis against any members of the church and _?_ for a letter to join Friendship Church, no letter granted, committee relieved Charges prefered against Bro. Ruben Bullock for using profane language, a committie of 3: A.M. Caskey, C.M. Rainey, and S. M. Cottle to confer with Bro. Bullock and cite him to our next conference In conclusion of the conference Bro. C.M. Rainey asked the sentiments of the members of the church as to building a new church which met a hearty approval of all present. A committee of 5 male members consisting of C.M. Rainey, A. M. Caskey, S.M. Cottle, Ruben Rainey and Billie Ingram to canvas the county for the purpose of seeing what amount of funds can be raised for the purpose of building a church and report at our next conference by the consent of all the Ladie members they are considerd members of the committie and are expected to contribute $5.00 to our whorthey undertaking No other business, no new business, Conference adjurned Charlie Walters Mod, S.M. Cottle CC Letter granted Bro. M___ (possibly Morrison) end book 2 page 18

The Schley County News Thursday, April 26, 1894 No. 17 MONEY ALL GONE Captain Tip Harrison, secretary of the executive department, is sending out letters to the different ordinaries in Georgia informing them that the appropriation for soldiers pensions for 1894 has all been paid out and that no more claims can be paid this year. He also informs them that it will be useless to send any more claims can be paid this year as the money is all gone. The last dollar was paid out on Saturday to Ambrose Dollar of Floyd county who was entitled to $50 but he got only $25, as that was all that remained of the appropriation. There are quite a number of men who drew pension money last year who will get none this year as they have failed to apply up to this time and the money is all exhausted. Then there were so many new pensioners that the money ran short much quicker than it otherwise should have done, so there is nothing for them to do except wait to see if an appropriation will be made to cover the deficiency.--Ex. RE-UNION OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS With broken ranks, but undying love for a "lost cause" the surviving veterans from all over the south have assembled to day in Birmingham to repeat the "story of the glory of our bonnie flag" that went down in defeat. Fully 50,000 will be in attendance. Each confederate state will be represented by her most beautiful daughter. Gen. Stephen D. Lee of Mississippi will be the orator of the day while our own Gordon will preside over the convention. It will be the grandest occasion of the kind ever seen in the south. For many of the old heroes it will be the last reunion this side of "Fame's eternal camping ground" and recalling the scenes of other days, old comrades will renew their friendship and pay a loving tribute to the memory of those who have "gone before." LOCAL AND OTHERWISE Misses May Stewart and Alma Simpson are graceful equestriennes and spend many pleasant hours with their horses cantering over the fine roads about Ellaville. The Eclipse Comedy company has received very flattering notices through the press. We regret that limited space makes it impossible for us to copy the pieces from Buena Vista, Oglethorpe and Montezuma. Mr. and Mrs. Boland have the sympathy of many friends in the loss of their baby. The little one was ill for several days and on Monday last, it passed into the bright beyond to "shine as one of the stars forever." The enterment took place in our cemetery Tuesday at 10 o'clock. Rev. R.F. Williamson conducted the funeral service. (Transcribers note: I find no listing of a Boland baby in the Ellaville cemetery survey. Can anyone tells us more?) PERSONAL Judge Singletary was in town Tuesday. Col. W.H. McCrory of Columbus was in town Monday. Col. C.R. McCrory attended court in Buena Vista this week. Mr. Whitehust of Gordon is visiting his brother C. Whitehurst in the city. Miss Nora Pounds and Mr. Ben Reese of Buena Vista spent Sunday in Ellaville. Mrs. Lester Stewart of Murray's X Roads is visiting Mrs. J.G. Collins. Misses Stella and Leila Scarborough of Americus spent several days in Ellaville last week. Mr. St. Amand of Atlanta was the guest of his friend Mr. E.B. Hornady Sunday. Miss Cattie Singletary has returned from an extended visit to Hawkinsville and other places. Prof. Schneider and Mr. Luther Bell of Americus, were in town yesterday. Messrs. G.C. Dyus (Dyess) and W. Dykes of Englishville were in town yesterday. Mr. Len Baldwin is on a short visit to Americus. Mr. L.M. Holloway of Macon Co. visited Ellaville yesterday. Mrs. Peacock of Andersonville returned home Monday after a visit of a few days to her son Mr. C.L. Peacock. Mesdames T.G. Cheney and J.R. Williams spent a few days this week in Oglethorpe with Mrs. J.E. Robinson. Zeke Wall, one of our most enterprising young men is very anxious to have the telephone line extended over to Brooklyn Heights. He is quite sure that it would be a great convenience to at least one citizen of Ellaville. A handsome soda fount that would do credit to city, adorns the drug store of Munro and Wall. It certainly fills a long felt want and these young men have displayed commendable enterprise in providing for the comfort of the citizens. For the patronage it is receiving, we are sure it will prove a paying investment. HENRY OATS IN JAIL Officers Barrow and McArthur came up Monday morning with Henry Oats, the murderer of Minnie Porter, and will receive the reward of $150.00 offered by the Governor. These officers captured the negro Saturday night on the plantation of Mr. J??? Bird near Americus. It will be remembered that Minnie Porter was shot last December on Mr. Childers's place, but her death did not occur until a few weeks ago. Oats claims that the shooting was accidental. He made no effort to get away until last week. Sheriff Allen and Mr. Angling came very near nabbing him one night last week near LaCrosse but one of his col. friends gave him warning, thus for him to make his escape. A CITY PARK FOR ELLAVILLE Prof. Len Baldwin has been foremost in a movement to provide a plublic park for our pretty town. The place selected is west of the square and is indeed a beautiful site with fine shade trees and it (is) worthy of th name it will bear, Eclipse Park. It will be laid off in surpentine walks, flower beds, etc., with a tennis court and croquet ground. The windmill close by will furnish water for an artificial lake. Rustic seats will be placed over the ground while in the center a band stand will be built in the most attractive style. Weekly concerts will be given. Mr. Baldwin is meeting with every encouragement, money for the bandstand has already been raised and the contract let out. The ladies are requested to furnish flowers and we know they will gladly render their aid in beautifying the Park. Mr. Baldwin wishes the ladies to meet him at Mrs. Hornady's Saturday afternoon on business of importance. THE BAND PLAYS FOR AMERICUS When Americus wants to hear good music they have only to connect with the phone running out to Ellaville, sit in easy chairs at their homes and listen to the Eclipse Band. About forty listened and were delighted with the concert tendered them Monday evening. The band boys stood around the phone in Collins Williamson & Co.'s store and sent sweet strains over the wires to their Americus friends. Everybody was delighted, and many congratulatory messages from different parts of the city came back to the performers. DEATH OF LITTLE SUSIE MCLEOD While visiting her grandmother in Florida, Susie; the bright little daughter of Mr. R. Don McLeod was taken violent ill and on Monday last, her pure spirit passed into the land where sorrow is unknown. Left motherless when only a few days old, the affections of a fond father, brothers and sisters were so closely entwined about her that the severing of these ties leaves their hearts crushed and bleeding. The saddness of this blow makes the berevement more deeply and keenly felt. Her winning and affectionate ways beautifully blended with ????? of thought far beyond her years made Susie a favorite with all, and her death sadden many a heart. We join this entire community in extending heart felt condolences to our friend in his deep sorrow. (Transcriber's note: R. Don McLeod was a Macon Co. attorney, mayor of Oglethorpe, and past owner and editor of the Schley County News.) end # 17

Does anyone know where the Dupree Peacock mentioned in the "Local and Otherwise" section is buried? The Schley County News Thursday, April 19, 1894 No 16 A PROCLAMATION Georgia By W.J. Northern, governor of said state. Whereas, Official information has been received at this department that, on or about the 20 of December 1893, in the county of Schley, Henry Oats shot, with a pistol, Minnie Lee Porter, inflicting a wound from the effects of which she has since died, and that the said Oats fled from justice. I have thought proper, therefore, to issue this my Proclamation, here by offering a reward of $150.00 for the apprehension and delivery of said HenryOats to the Sheriff of said county and state. And I do moreover charge and require all officers in this state, Civil and Military, to be vigilent in endeavoring to apprehend the said Henry Oats in order that he may be brought to trial for the offense with which he stands charged. Given under my hand and Seal of State, this the 13 day of April 1894. W.J. Northern, Gov. By the governor, Phil Cook, Sec. of State. A GRAND PICNIC AT BUCK CREEK Tuesday morning early, the Ellaville Eclipse Band Wagon, drawn by 4 fine bay horses, was seen with a jolly crowd of young ladies and gentlemen going to Buck Creek to spend the day in the woods. It was indeed a pleasant trip. The dinner was elegant, and I am sorry to say some of the young men were so unfortunate as to partake too freely of the dinner and the consequense is somebody is sick. Mr. H.J. Williams had the sad misfortune to fall out of the band wagon, but with all that he caught the fish he was fishing for. Mr. Ed Cheney was also unfortunate. The ground flew up and hit him. Mr. A. Hill is not bold at all. Zeke Wall is too bold. Dr. Len Bridges likes potato custard. Also Dr. John Cheney and little Foster were with us, and Foster had a fine time playing horse on Len Baldwin's back. There was one young man in our party a certain young lady held the strings on. The crowd had an immense time, and returned home at 8 p.m. with very pleasant memories of the picnic. Mrs. J.N. Cheney gave much pleasure to the day by the pleasant and affable manner in which she chaperoned the happy little party. IMPORTANT CASES DISPOSED OF AT COURT The cases of four negro prisoners were disposed of last week, and J. Ed Clark is now the only inmate of the jail. Considerable interest centered in the case of Clark. Five true bills were brought against him and the case was called Wednesday, but was continued on the plea that Mr. Clark was physically unable to be brought to the court room. The following are the most important cases tried. Charles H. McCall, M.S. Statum Trans. VS I. Hart, et al deft. and M.E. Hart Clamt., FiFa, Levy and Claim. Dismissed at defts. cost. Frank W. Stauley(Stanley?), sole legatee & Etc. VS Theo. Davis, FiFa levy and claim. Case continued. Cleora Whight VS Sarah Jane Ingram Foreclosure real estate, Rule Absolute. Frank W. Stanley VS Peter Stewart Coupon Note. Judgement for Plft. W.W. Childers VS L.H. Kill(e)brew Illegality and etc. Judgement for Plft. J.W. Robinson VS S.A. Sellars. Petition for injunction and etc. Judgement for Plft. J.A. Hixon VS T.J. Hixon, and Mrs. Sallie Hixon. Petition for partition and etc. Dismissed as to prayer of Plft. LOCAL AND OTHERWISE Mr. W.W. Wimbush, a rock ribbed and unterified democrat is a good worker for the party. Mr. A.J. Hill is having his stables repainted. A very handsome monument arrived this week, to be placed over the grave of the late Dupree Peacock. Dr. H.S. Munro presented to his wife last week a handsome, sweet toned Kimball organ which will be an ornament to their home and joy forever. Mr. R.W. Hearn is one of a small band at Schley P.O. who keeps the banner of democracy floating in spite of the bitter and most persistant opposition. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Kleckly entertained a number of their young friends on last Wednesday evening at a musical. The concord of sweet sound from the elegant new Sohiner(?) piano was enjoyed, and the whole evening was voted one of genuine pleasure. We have heard several prominent citizens express a wish to have Col. J.R. Williams represent Schley Co. in the Legislature. The Eclipse Comedy Company will go over to Oglethorpe Friday to present their popular drama "Heroic Dutchman of 76." Quite a number from Ellaville will accompany them. The party will be chaperoned by Mrs. J.N. Cheney. CLARK'S BOND COMPROMISED J.E. Clark's bond was compromised on last Friday by Hon. Allen Fort, Atty. for the bondsmen with the Planters Bank for the sum of $5,000 which has been paid over to the bank. This now leaves the criminal case against Clark to be disposed of. HELLO THERE EVERYBODY. The Telephone line reached Ellaville yesterday at noon. In a few days it will be in working order and every body can converse with their friends in Americus. When the phone is ready for use the Eclipse Band will give a concert for the benefit of their Americus friends the music passing over 15 miles of wire. A BABY'S GRAVE The little infant of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. McCrory died in Columbus Friday and was interred in our cemetery Saturday morning. As it lay smiling in the tiny casket in a snowy robe of softest texture, it seemed the embodiment of purity, a lilly fair from fields elysian, a sunbeam sent to gladden a mother's heart, and then return to make more bright and beautiful the Paradise of God. Tender and sincere is the sympathy felt for whose heart is full of woe, such as, only a mother can feel as she looks upon the lifeless form of her darling. (Transcriber's note: By the date of death, I believe this to be infant Catherine McCrory, b.Mar 2, 1894 d. April 14, 1894, buried Ellaville cemetery). Mr. Peacock has a large stereoscope at the hotel, which is tall enough for one to stand and look through at the many beautiful views. So natural do the pictures appear you can easily imagine yourself walking through the "midway p?a??sance" or strolling on the beach listning to the roar of the ocean. It is a pleasant diversion, and is liberally patronized. PERSONAL Mr. J.F. Woods is attending Presbetary in Cuthbert. Mr. J.E. McElmuray went down to Americus Monday on business. Mr. Len Bridges went over to Poindexter Monday to attend a patient. Messrs. Len Baldwin and Ed McElmurray visited Oglethorpe last week. Col. E.F. Hinton has been spending the week at the Peacock House. Messrs. S.M. McCrory and A.C. Duncan of Oglethorpe were in town Sunday. Mrs. Eugene Dixon returned Monday from a visit to her parents in Americus. Prof. Len Baldwin and Dr. Sam Williamson went over to Americus Friday on business. Prof. Bridges came over fom Spalding Saturday to cast a democratic vote and visit the home folks. Misses May Stewart and Lila Chapman, Messrs. Ed and Ford Stewart attended church at Fellowship Sunday and dined at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. J. ? Stewart. Messrs. Warwick and Cato, came out from Americus Sunday morning on their vehicles, and spent the day at the Peacock House. end # 16

Marion-Schley County GaArchives Marriages.....Williams, Miss Martha - English, W.L. June 28 1906 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 June 18, 2004, 6:17 am The Atlanta Constitution June 14, 1906 WILLIAMS--ENGLISH A marriage of much interest to the people of Buena Vista is that of Miss Martha Williams to Mr. W.L. English, of Bronwood, the marriage to take place at noon, June 28. The wedding will be a quiet home affair, witnessed by relatives and intimate friends of the couple. Miss Nettyle Williams, sister of the bride, will be maid of honor; Mr. E.G. English, best man; little Miss Jewel Bridges, the flower girl; Mr. W.M. Williams, the bride's father, gives her away, while Mr. M.T. Foster performs the ceremony. The bride will wear a handsome Parisian gown of white lace and tulle(?) veil, which was worn by her sister, Mrs. J.R. Jordan, of Ellaville, on her wedding day. The maid of honor's gown will be of white lace over pink silk. The dainty little flower girl will wear a soft accordian pleated white silk over taffeta. The bride will carry a jandsome white Bible, the maid of honr a pink muff of tulle and lillies of the valley, and the flower girl a shower bouquet of bride's roses. The color scheme of pink and white will be carried throughout the house and in the lace(?) and bonbons. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb

Marion County GaArchives News.....Marion County Patriot News Items From 1915 May 4 1915 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 June 17, 2004, 7:32 pm The Butler Herald The Butler Herald Tuesday, May 4, 1915 Page Seven Clipped From Our Contemporaries Marion County Patriot Mr. S.R. Montgomery, of Norwich, was in the city Monday. Mr. J.W. Mitchell, of Mauk, spent Tuesday in Buena Vista. Judge J.J. Dunham of Washington, D.C., is attending court here this week. Mrs. Bob Rogers and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Garrett, of Charing were in the city Friday. The marriage of Miss Cornelia Dudley, of Columbus, and Mr. Neil Stokes has been announced to take place June (paper torn). Mr. Will Story has been attending court here this week, shaking hands with friends and running over his old stamping grounds. He came here from South Georgia, but his home is in North Carolina. The members of the Baptist Church met Sunday and called the Rev. H.B. Bell, of Clayton, Ga., as their pastor for the coming year. Rev. Bell is a graduate of Mercer University, and comes highly recommended as a pastor, preacher and a Christian gentleman. The Butler Herald Tuesday, May 11, 1915 Page Seven Clipped From Our Contemporaries Marion County Patriot Among other important recommendations the recent grand jury asks that $50,000 bonds be floated for road improvements and that the office of county treasurer be abolished. They report the finding of the county jail in an unsanitary and unsafe condition. Judge J.J. Dunham has returned to Washington, D.C. The pension money for Marion County has been received by the Ordinary and all persons interested are requested to call at the Ordinary’s office for this money. The Butler Herald Tuesday, June 8, 1915 Page Five Clipped From Our Contemporaries Marion County Patriot Miss Hennie Butt has returned home from Reynolds, where she has just closed a successful term of school. Mr. Sam Croxton took charge of the New McCrary Hotel Tuesday, and now its proprietor. Mrs. M.D. Hollis and family will leave next week for New Orleans, La., where they will be with Dr. M.D. Hollis and make their future home. Mr. Millard Croxton, who has been held in jail for the past ten days, having become demented, was tried for lunacy before Judge J.C. Butt Tuesday morning. Mr. Croxton’s father and Sheriff Miers then took him to Milledgeville to the state insane asylum. Since the hookworm campaign has closed our people have become interested in the fish worm campaign. Mr. J.D. Hart died suddenly at 6:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. He had worked all day and when he returned to the house he told his wife that he was sick and to send for a doctor. He died in a few minutes, before the doctor arrived. Mr. Hart was 67 years of age, one of our most worthy citizens, and his sudden death was a shock to the whole community. He leaves a wife and four children. The Butler Herald Thursday, September 9, 1915 Page Seven Neighboring County News Marion County Marion County Patriot A pretty party of this week was that Tuesday afternoon when the girls of the Alumni association of H.S.I. entertained at a Bridge and Rook tea at the club room. Other charming social affairs in Buena Vista during the past week included the following: Mrs. E.B. Clements for Miss Elizabeth Allen and Mrs. Sam Clegg of Americus, Mrs. W.H. Lowe for the same visitors, Mrs. W.D. Crawford for the Bridge club and a few other friends. On Friday afternoon Misses Ella Bess and Mary Stewart McMichael entertained most charmingly at their home at Tazewell. Mr. D.N. Maddux has sold his barbershop to Mr. Cliff Johnson, of Ellaville. Mr. Maddux has accepted a position in Orlando, Fla. The girls around here are saving their pennies to buy their wedding dresses with. From what we can see some of them better get a hustle on themselves. Hoke Smith Institute opened Wednesday with an enrollment of 130. Prof. Drane expects to add twenty more pupils within the next few days. This will give the school the largest enrollment it has had in several years. Mr. and Mrs. James Oliver Smith of Buena Vista announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruth, to Mr. Augustine Hansell Paine, of Valdosta, the marriage to take place October 26th at the First Baptist Church. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 4.7 Kb

Talbot-Taylor-Marion County GaArchives News.....Banoes/Berneau's Battalion (Civil War) February 24 1891 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 June 17, 2004, 3:03 pm The Butler Herald The Butler Herald Tuesday, February 24, 1891 Page Three Information is wanted by a lady was to how many persons there are in Taylor County who served during the Confederate war in Banoes Battalion. This information will be thankfully received if the parties will please let their names be known through the columns of the Herald of privately at this office. The Butler Herald Tuesday, March 10, 1891 Page Three Important Editors Herald: In an issue of your paper a few weeks ago you inquired if there were any members of Major Berneau’s battalion living in this vicinity. As the information may be important to some widow and children, I give you the names of the following persons who are still living: John L. Parker, Butler, Ga., Dr. J.W. Hall, Butler, Ga., Cader Pierce, Howard, Ga., Micager Heath, Howard, Ga., Robert McFarland, Tazewell, Ga., George Jamerson, Geneva, Ga. W. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb

Thanks to the time and talents of my wife Laura, we now have an alphabetized bride's list for Marion Co. Marriage Book A, 1844-1866. Book D 1896-1900 to come. http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/marion/vitals/marriages/bridebka.txt Harris

The Schley County News Thursday, April 12, 1894 No. 15 THE HIGH SCHOOL JOURNAL Published Weekly Oh how glad we school girls and boys are to see dear old Spring approaching us again, with its bright and shining rays of light, which keeps our hearts and faces all aglow. When we enter the school room every mornimg our teacher always greets us with a smiling face and a courteous "good morning." We study very hard during school hours, but when recess comes we are greatly refreshed under the lovely shade trees on the beautiful grass. We have a short exercise on every Friday afternoon for the benefit of our school, on last Friday we had compositions and recitations by the girls and also a spelling match. Horace Stewart and Homer Collins were appointed to chose sides. The honors were given to Horace's side. On next Friday afternoon we will have speeches by the boys. There were only five visitors out last Friday but we hope there will be more next time. Not only do we give you special invitation to attend these Friday afternoons but you are cordially invited to come in at any time and see what we are doing. If you are one of those who believe our school is merely a love school and play frolic, all I ask of you is to visit it and I think we can convince you before you leave that there is not a bit of love in it, except for our teacher and I can assure you that each and every one of us dearly love him. I would like to say that "Specimen" was very wrongly informed about the crowd at Lumpkin Spring having to buy their dinner, for I was one among that crowd and know exactly what was carried on at that place, of course we sent back to town and bought some lemons and made some lemonade. Mr. Whitehurst has offered a prize in our spelling class to the one who gets the most head marks, the prize is a nice book which will be worth reading. Those who were so fortunate as to get head marks last week were: Alma Simpson, Kit Tyson and Claud Baldwin. "Oh! do catch me down there," was the cry heard from one of the larger girls last week as she came tumbling down the stairway, but we are glad to say she received no serious injuries. John when you have broken your shoes and pants, we will be glad to have you back again at school. If you see anyone inquiring for a good school to send their children to, but point out to them the Ellaville High School which ranks fourth as the best managed school throughout the whole country.--K.T.(Kittie Tison?) NINE CENTS A DOZEN When ever were eggs so plentiful and so cheap in Columbus? At all the stores, the market, and on the streets, there is an abundance of them, and they are selling at the remarkably low price of nine cents per dozen. Every body can eat eggs when they are so cheap and surely there's nothing more delightful and palatable. Last year at one time, eggs in Columbus sold as low as 10 cents, but 9 cents is an unusual and remarkably low price. The country seems flooded with them, and every wagon brings quantities to the city. Enquirer-Sun. HOSPITABLE BUENA VISTA An audience that filled almost every seat in the Literary League Hall, welcomed the Eclipse Comedy Company to Buena Vista Friday evening and every one who went from Ellaville was highly delighted with the trip. It was feared that having to substitute characters and use a different stage would demoralize the troupe but the different parts were sustained in a very creditable manner. Dr. Sam Williamson had only one or to rehearsals but went through surprisingly well. It is the opinion of some who witnessed both that this was not quite up to the first performance but the Buena Vista audience was very appreciative and the manner in which every feature was received was a marked compliment to each one of the actors. The greater part of the crowd stopped at the Reece house and were entertained in that pleasant style that has made this hotel so popular with the traveling public. Several of the young ladies were entertained by friends in the city. While the kindness of every one is appreciated, the visitors feel especially in debted to Mesdames McCorkle, Drane, Scoville, and Lowe. Misses Lowe and Drane, Messrs. Munro, Peacock, Mauk, Reece, Rushin and Wiggins for courtesies that made their stay so enjoyable. We hope our Buena Vista friends will very soon give us the opportunity to reciprocate their kindness. The flattering expression(s) about the entertai! nment were very gratifying to those who worked hard to make it a success. The proceeds amounted to $55.00. LOCAL AND OTHERWISE Mr. Chas. Fricker of Americus was in town Tuesday on business. Pomegranite bushes were killed to the ground by the recent freeze. No good democrat can afford to stay a way (from) the poles Saturday. Miss Kate Williams will close her school at Glen Holly Friday night with a concert. The show windows of Munro and Wall's attractive drug store have been ornamented with gilt lettering. Mr. Albert Rees came up Tuesday from Americus. He is an important witness against cashier Ed Clark. A select crowd will picnic at Williamson's fish pond Saturday, and it goes without saying that they will have a pleasant day. A committee from among the best singers was appointed Sunday to arrange music for the Sunday School Celebration the second Saturday in May. Mrs. C. Whitehurst will preside at the organ and will be assisted in the music by Mrs. H.S. Munro, Mrs. J.R. Williams, Mrs. R.M. Murphy, Misses Lila Chapman and Emmie Baldwin. It is their desire to make this one of the pleasant features of the occasion and both the schools should co-operate with them and render every assistance possible. THE PEOPLE'S PARTY NOMINEE Last Friday the People's Party met and nominated a candidate for Ordinary. There were only two in the race, Mr. Charles Womack and R.E.L. Eason. 126 votes were polled, Mr. Womack received a good majority. The People's Party realizes that their cause is weakening and they are putting in some good work this week to rally their forces for one more battle. Democrats see to it that you are not caught napping. PERSONAL Mr. P.H. Williams of Americus was in town this week. Mr. and Mrs. George Hill visited Mr. Elbert Hill's family this week. Editor Bascom Myrick of the Times Recorder was in town Wednesday. Col. and Mrs. J.F. Hixon were guests of Mr. T.V. Bridges' family this week. Mrs. G.W.C. Munro returned to Putnam Monday morning after a pleasant visit to Ellaville. Misses Eva Wall, Stella and Kittie Tison were among the charming visitors to Ellaville Sunday. Miss May Stewart returned Sunday evening from a short visit to her friend Miss Pound of Buena Vista. Messrs. Talmadge and Cone who have done a good deal of painting about town left Ellaville Monday night. Prof. L.D. Lockhart and wife were in Ellaville this week, the guests of Dr. and Mrs. W.D. Sears. Col. G.P. Munro who will be the next Senator from this district has been attending court this week. The many friends of this rising young lawyer would be glad if Schley had the priviliege of casting a vote for him. Col. C.W. Hancock of Americus was in Ellaville this week soliciting subscribers to a book he proposes to publish at an early day. This book will be of special interest to people of Schley, Sumter and adjoining counties and we hope Col Hancock will receive sufficient encouragement to warrant the publication of the work. RESULT OF SATURDAY'S MEETING The three democratic contestants for the office of Ordinary were on hand Saturday morning with their friends when the polls opened and the voting was quite spirited all day. All the candidates were working for the votes at LaCrosse too. The polls were not opened at any of the other precincts. When the votes were counted it was found that Phil E. Taylor had a small majority and he was declared the nominee. The Democrats polled 393 votes which gives them a majority of 267. The other candidates bore their defeat very gracefully, and immediately pledged Mr. Taylor their hearty support. In the election Saturday, the democrats should not be satisfied with less than three or four hundred majority, and if every one does his duty they can easily get it. Mr. Taylor is a deserving man. Perfectly sober and reliable, and well qualified to fill this important office. end # 15