The Schley County News Thursday, February 8th 1894 No. 6 The Planters Bank of Ellaville was one of the best paying country banks in the state. Not withstanding its loses by the breaking of the Banks of Americus and Cordele, it was still solid and was doing a safe and paying business up to the time of the robbery. Nearly eight thousand dollars were taken from the vaults by the robbers Sunday night, but with this serious loss added to its others we still have faith in the pluck, energy and ability of our Ellaville friends to keep the Planters Bank on its legs. Ten convicts were sent from Ameicus jail to the iron mine in North Georgia this week. LOCAL AND OTHERWISE Miss Woods of Greenville, was in town Tuesday. Mr. P.S. Stevens of Putnam, was in town Monday. Mr. A.A. Arrington is boarding at Dr. H.S. Munro's. Mr. Will Clark of Americus was in town Sunday. Miss Hattie Tondee of Americus was in town Sunday. Miss Lila Chapman spent Sunday at her home in Columbus. Mrs. A. Allen and Mr. A.J. Hill went down to Americus Monday. Col. J.R. Williams returned Tuesday from a business trip to Atlanta. Mr. Thompson Peacock of Buena Vista was in town this week on business. Prof. Robert Glover has a good school at Concord Academy, Schley P.O. and is very popular with the patrons. Mr. and Mrs. Will Carter of Americus were pleasant visitors to Ellaville Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Robinson of Oglethorpe, are spending the week at Dr. T.G. Cheney's. Mesdames P.F. Dixon and T.J. Murphy, who have been confined to the house for several weeks with LaGrippa, are said to be out again, which is a source of pleasure to their friends. Mrs. J.H. Klecley visited Americus Wednesday. Mrs. J.B(?) Dunn and children visited relatives in town Sunday. Mr. Will P. Hornady spent Sunday with the home folks. Mr. Charles J. Greene of Shellman made a short visit to Ellaville this week. Dr. Griffin delivered an earnest and timely discourse to a large congregation Sunday. Mr. R.C. Meadows spent a few days with his Ellaville friends this week. Mrs. C.J. Greene and children of Shellman are visiting at the home of Mrs. S.E. Hornady. Miss Kate Williams came in to spend Sunday with her Ellaville friends. She has a flourishing school at Glen Holly and is well pleased with her position. Mr. A.J. Walters was elected principal of the Fellowship school and began teaching Monday. This is one of the most pleasant and flourishing neighborhoods in the country, and no doubt under Mr. Walters management a fine school will be built up. A NEW ENTERPRISE We have it on good authority that a saw mill and grist mill will soon be erected near the depot, where all kinds of building material, fancy moulding etc.will be kept. Ellaville already has Variety Works running on full time, and doing a splendid business, but there is plenty of work for another such enterprise and it will be a great industry to our town. A CARD Editor of Schley County News. With your permission I desire to say a word through your column in regard to the frequent manafestations of sympathy expressed by some of the true and noble women for the (robber of our bank) by sending him comforts, eatables and flowers, and thus as it were, crowning him as a marryr (martyr) for his deed instead of, as he deserves, placing their condemnation upon such actions. Those who are making such donations should pause for a moment and think what they are doing. If it is right to place a premium upon theft, falsehood and gambling and to encourage one (our) young men to follow after the example set by the cashier of the Planters Bank then let him receive their donations. Had the acts committed by the receiver of these gifts been perbetrated (perpetrated) by one from among the humble walks of life, the sentiment against him would have been so strong and so bitter that he could hardly be tolerated in our jail until the laws of our state had consigned him to his destination, but as it is an honored and respected citizen that has committed this unpardonable crime, a member of the church and a Master Mason that has robbed our town fathers of their hard earned money, he is to be treated as an honored guest in our jail. To the credit of these above mentioned organizations be it said that he has been expelled from one and will be expelled from the other. As Lewis Repwine was treated by his society friends in Atlanta, who are willing to receive him with open arms and place him back to his former position in society as soon as he has served out the penalty of the law, so is J.E. Clark being treated by those who are sending him the above donations. ! While the impulse that prompts the donation of these gifts are out of sympathy for his innocent sisters and his christian mother, they are being enjoyed by him and he is being made feel like a hero. This tendency of our age to uphold these highflyers in society in their crime and to offer pardon for the vilest offense has much to do toward encoraging such acts among our young men as that committed by the cashier of the Planters Bank of Ellaville. Let these honest sons of toil who have spent a life of honesty and usefulness in our town receive the smiles, comforts, eatables and flowers. Let honor be given to whom honor is due and even be wafted beyond the clouds above us, but let crime be placed beneath our feet and the seal of condemnation be placed on gambling, theft and falsehood.---Citizen. THE OUTLOOK BRIGHTER Since the excitement of last week has passed over, and our people have had time to study the situation every one feels better and takes a more hopeful view. It is as yet difficult to accurately define the present condition of the Bank, but a thoroughly competant accountant has been engaged to go over the books, and as quickly as possible, every thing will be gotten in beter shape. The bank attorney has sued the bond which will more than cover the deficit. The directors are doing their full duty and every depositor will be paid as soon as possible. Of course every thing is depressed at present, the bank has passed through unusually severe reverses, but was pulling through all right and would have tided over, but for the base treachery of the trusted cashier. This was undoubtedly the greatest blow that has ever fallen upon our country but our people are not given up to useless repining, they will stand together, and we confidently believe will harmonize on some good plan to reorganize the bank. It has been fully demonstrated that it is a paying institution in Schley county, and we will not long be without one. MARRIED On last Thursday afternoon Miss Carie Womack was wedded to Mr. Good M. Green at the home of the bride's mother, near Ellaville, the ceremony being performed by Rev. R.F. Williamson. There were present only a few near relatives and friends of this couple. Immediately after the ceremony they drove to their future home attended by many good wishes from hosts of warm friends. NOTICE TO DEBTORS OR CREDITORS. All having demands against the estate of Dupree Peacock, late of Schley County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment. Feb. 5th 1894. B.T. Peacock Z.T. Mott, Excrs. Address all claims to B.T. Peacock, Buena Vista, Georgia. end # 6.

Marion County GaArchives Photo tombstone.....Joseph Warren Worrill June 6 2004 ************************************************ 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: Angela Covington [email protected] June 6, 2004, 7:47 pm Source: Angela Covington Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/marion/photos/tombstones/ph1192josephwa.jpg Image file size: 72.0 Kb Joseph W(arren) Worrill Co. K 12 Ga. Inf. CSA Additional Comments: Old Mount Carmel Cemetery This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.7 Kb

Marion-Macon County GaArchives Obituaries.....Halley, Dr. R.G.T. May 16 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 6, 2004, 12:58 pm The Butler Herald, May 19, 1891 The Butler Herald Tuesday, May 19, 1891 Page Three Died Dr. R.G.T. Halley, after a painful illness of two weeks died at his residence in Butler from the effects of pneumonia at 12:30 o’clock on Saturday morning the 16th inst. During his illness he had all the care and tender sympathy that the best medical skill or loving hands could give, but despite all their efforts the sad messenger of death has borne his spirit to the one who gave it life. From the first symptoms of his disease he had but little hope of his own recovery and rather preferred to yield than to brace himself against his disease. He was a patient sufferer and in his death he exemplified the life which he had lived that the will of the Lord might be done, and in the still hours of night while surrounded by loving friends and in full view of a “happier home beyond this vale of tears,” he peacefully fell asleep in the arms of his Master, and a life full of affection and tender love for his fellow man has ceased to move among us. It is hard to say farewell to one we loved so well, but thy labors are ended here and may thy rest be sweet. Dr. Halley was in the 43rd year of his age, a bright and acceptable Mason and consistent member of the Methodist church. For about ten years he had resided in Butler, and in all these years he had done a large and successful practice and in his death our community has suffered an irreparable loss. He was loved by all who knew him, and none loved him more than did the ladies of this community, among whom he was a special friend. He was never known to refuse a call either among the lowest or wealthiest of our people, but rather did he sacrifice his life to the cause of the afflicted. Less than twelve months ago his precious companion was borne by the angels to the glory world, whose death gave him pain, and seemed more willing to join hands with her in yonder world than to battle with the toils of life. And while our hearts are sad and our pen too feeble to tell his worth, we’ll try to emulate his life and meet where parting is no more. He leaves to the cares of life four little daughters and one son, besides many friends and relatives to mourn their loss. His remains were interred in the cemetery on Sunday morning with Masonic honors, and witnessed by the largest concourse of people we have ever seen at a burial service in Butler, thus showing how high he was held in the affections of our people. The Butler Herald Tuesday, June 23, 1891 Page Three Obituary Dr. R.G.T. Halley was born in Marion County, Ga., January 29th 1849, and died at his home in Butler, at 1 o’clock a.m., Saturday May 16th, 1891. He began the study of medicine at his home in Marion County in 1868, and in 1871 and 1872 he attended the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery. After his return from college he located in Macon County and began the practice of his chosen profession and practiced with much success. Here he met Miss Lucy E. Gaines, who in 1873 became his affectionate wife and who on the 11th of June last left him with five sweet children and went to the heaven and home of the good. From this he never recovered, but like the beautiful sunflower that bends itself in every direction that it may receive the warmth from the genial face of the material sun. So he looked and wished through the vision of faith to see once more the face of his ascended wife. In 1880 he came to Butler, and in 1880 and 1881, in order that he might the more fully meet the demands of his responsible office, he again attended the college at Cincinnati, after which he gave himself fully to the work of looking after the sick and suffering. He had a large practice all the while but never grew rich – so kind and good – looking always after the needs of the poor. He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Old Tazewell, the home of his childhood about 1870. He fully demonstrated the reality of the religion of Christ, and left to his family and friends the legacy of a gentle and pious life. In his death the county and church has sustained a great loss. He leaves three sisters, one brother, five children and many relatives and friends to mourn his departure. Only a few hours before his death he called his dear little ones to him and bid them goodbye. Oh may his children and all who knew and loved him here meet him in the glorious home above. Goodbye Doctor, till we meet on the heavenly shore. M.B. Ferrell Butler, Ga., June 18th, 1891 This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 5.1 Kb

Marion County GaArchives Photo tombstone.....Mary Jane Duke ************************************************ 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: Dorothy Duke Rhodes [email protected] June 6, 2004, 4:27 pm Source: Unavailable Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/marion/photos/tombstones/gph504maryjane.jpg Image file size: 122.2 Kb 2nd and 3rd photos are of the 2 halves of the headstone of Darling's wife, Mary Jane: Together they read: Mary Jane Wife of Darling Duke Born Aug 16 1829 Died Jan 27 1902 Age 79 years 5 mos 11 days Mary Jane was Mary Jane Stewart and they were married in Upson County, GA on December 18 1846. They had at least 2 sons; Edmund (who is buried at Tazewell Cemetery in Marion County, GA). James, and 2 daughters, Frances and Mary J. I believe the Mary J. Singleton buried in this cemetery is their daughter and that Robert Singleton, also buried here, is Mary Duke’s husband. The cemetery is said to lie on Darling’s original homestead, perhaps inherited by Mary and her husband. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

Marion County GaArchives Photo tombstone.....Mary Jane Duke ************************************************ 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: Dorothy Duke Rhodes [email protected] June 6, 2004, 4:20 pm Source: Unavailable Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/marion/photos/tombstones/gph503maryjane.jpg Image file size: 125.2 Kb 2nd and 3rd photos are of the 2 halves of the headstone of Darling's wife, Mary Jane: Together they read: Mary Jane Wife of Darling Duke Born Aug 16 1829 Died Jan 27 1902 Age 79 years 5 mos 11 days Mary Jane was Mary Jane Stewart and they were married in Upson County, GA on December 18 1846. They had at least 2 sons; Edmund (who is buried at Tazewell Cemetery in Marion County, GA). James, and 2 daughters, Frances and Mary J. I believe the Mary J. Singleton buried in this cemetery is their daughter and that Robert Singleton, also buried here, is Mary Duke’s husband. The cemetery is said to lie on Darling’s original homestead, perhaps inherited by Mary and her husband. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

Marion County GaArchives Photo tombstone.....Darling Duke ************************************************ 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: Dorothy Duke Rhodes [email protected] June 6, 2004, 4:17 pm Source: Unavailable Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/marion/photos/tombstones/gph502darlingd.jpg Image file size: 124.6 Kb Darling Duke Born May 9 1807 Died July 25 1881 Reprint of Obituary in The Butler Herald, Tuesday, August 2, 1881 published in the Taylor Tracer. The sudden death of Mr. Darling Duke, last Monday morning caused much surpise in this section. He complained sometime after supper Sunday night of "heartburn", but at three o'clock that night he was feeling very well. Failing to get up as early as usual that moring, his family decided to permit him to rest until breakfast. When that had been made ready, Mrs. Duke went to arouse him, and to her great surprise discovered that he was dead. Mr. Duke was about sixty-five years old and had possessed a strong constitution. He has resided in this section a long time, and was an industrious thoroughgoing and worthy citizen, who had the confidence and esteem of those who knew him. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Marion County Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Rd.2ADE/631 Message Board Post: FYI...The Old Mt Caramel Cemtery is currently clean and can be accessed easily. May not last long with the growth of the vines ....

I received this from Bob Spano. Can anyone answer his question about Old Mt. Carmel cemetery? I had a request for a photo of a headstone in this cemetery. The last time I went there it was so overgrown that I ruined a pair of jeans trying to get through it. Do you know if it has been cleaned up? Bob Spano

The Schley Conty News Thursday, February 1st, 1894. PLANTER'S BANK ROBBED. Cashier Clark Makes Full Confession Of the Crime and Makes Two Attempts to End his Life. Speculation in Cotton Futures the Cause of his Downfall. Dectetive Jones' Good Work. The wildest excitement prevailed Monday morning when it was discovered that the Bank had been robbed. Darcey Peacock, at an earlyhour went out to feed the horse and saw the back door of the building was standing open, he went back and notified his father, and in a few moments a large crowd had gathered. Pres. Murray and Cashier Clark being among the first to arrive. Many were the conjectures as to who perpetrated the crime, but the condition of the vault and the scorched and blackened papers led all to believe that it was the work professional cracksmen. Mr. Murray sent telegrams in all directions to the sheriffs and also to detective Bill Jones of Atlanta who arrived Tuesday morning and immediately began to work up the case. Upon an examination of the vault and safe, his practiced eye readily saw that the drilling was done from the inside, the fine dust falling on the bars inside the vault door. He also found the lock on the Herring safe uninjared, this showing that the safe had been opened and the money taken out before the explosion occcured. A bag of silver was found in a pile of rubbish in the back part of the bank building and showed no sign of being burned. The six steel plugs, which projected into the solid wall of the safe fastened , were uninjared, nor was the safe hurt in any way except having the door blown from its hinges. The facts developed caused suspicion to fall upon cashier Clark. The bare suggestion was such a shock that every one was completely demoralized. Mr. Clark had been highly esteemed, and ! our people were loath to believe him guilty of such a crime. He was not arrested but kept under close watch. Early Wednesday morning he went to the drug store and purchased laudanum, stating that he had an aching tooth. He went immediately to the hotel and swallowed the drug. Dr. Cheney was summoned and found him in a comatose state but by the use of a powerful ????? brought him around all right. When accused of the crime, he at first denied it but finally made a full confession, stating that he purchased the tools in Macon about a month ago and that they could be found in a well near the depot. The well was drawn off and a keyhole saw, brace and bits, an iron handle and wooden handle chisel were found at the bottom of the well. When these were shown to him, he frankly admitted they were the ones he had used. He also gave up about $3000 and Capt. Peacock found in a letter in his trunk $200 or $300 more. Mr. Clark says he lost his money speculating in cotton futures.! A telegram from the Bank's correspondent in New York states that the Bank instead of having $4000 there (as the books show) has only $150 and that they have drafts to exhaust that. Mr. Clark declares that no one but himself is connected with the affair but this statement is not believed by everyone, though it was possible for the work to have been done by one person. In laying his plans and executing them, Mr. Clark was remarkably cool and deliberate. Saturday night he called upon a young lady, stayed until eleven o'clock, he then went straight to the bank, put out the street lamp in front of the door and began operations. His first attempt to blow open the safe was unsuccessful, he then pored the remainder of the two pounds of powder on the floor of the safe, closed the door and lighted the fuse. He stood in one corner of the vault when the terrific explosion turned the safe around and tore off the heavy door, breaking ??? under the iron hinges. When asked by Mr. Murray if he was not afraid of being killed, he said "I felt that I would not care if it blew me into a thousand pieces, I felt so miserable." It was nearly daylight when he finished his work, with the money in his pocket, the tools under his arm, he recklessly walked by the hotel, down past the depot, threw the tools in the well, took off his shoes and left them in the field and walked back in his bare feet, slipped into his room and retired. He made two e! forts to get away before he attempted suicide. He has been allowed to remain in his room at the hotel, but is closely guarded. His mother and other members of his family are with him, completely crushed by the terrible blow that has fallen upon them. The deepest sympathy of everyone is felt for them, and a gloom hangs over our town. He was under a ten thousand dollar bond signed by his relatives which will more than cover the deficit. And this is the sad ending of a promising career. With a desire to rapidly accumulate wealth he began to gamble in cotton futures with no thought of the fearful result. Others whom he considered shrewed business men made money that way, why couldn't he? He yielded to this tempatation, made the fatal error, and must bear the terrible consequences. Later. Bond was fixed at $11,000, in default of which he was carried to jail having waived committal trial. LET WELL ENOUGH ALONE. From the Montezuma Record. Those fellows in this section of Georgia who are pulling up stakes and selling off the old blind mule and the brindle cow and taking their wives and children and going to Texas and "Arkansaw" to get rich and grow up with the country, will find the divine curse has followed them there---that "by the sweat of his face shall man earn his bread." Do what you may, go where you will, There is nothing here but woe, Hardship, toil and struggle, No matter where you go. The same energy, industry and frugality excercised in Georgia as in Texas will bring the same results, besides we have here a climate for healthfulness unsurpassed and water the purest and best. Stay in old Georgia. LOCAL AND OTHERWISE Mr. Olin Dixon spent Sunday in town. Mr. E.B. Hornady was in town this week. Mrs. Marcus Snider is (at) her parents Mr. and Mrs. T.S. Bridges. Mr. J.R. Williams went up to Atlanta this week on legal business. Mr. and Mrs. Kleckley of Americus visited relatives in town Sunday. Mr. Harry Peacock, came down from Buena Vista and spent Sunday with the home folks. Officers Feagan and Barrow of Americus came out Monday to investigate the Bank robery. Mrs. H.T. Arrington and children returned yesterday from a delightful visit to relatives in Quitman. Dr. Cheney has been attending Mr. H.C. Arrington of Sumter Co. through a long and serious illness. He reports his patient much improved. The Ellaville Eclipse Band is honored to have an honorary member in Atlanta and the best feature is that she is a young lady. They received a note of thanks from her this morning. Mr. G.M. Green and Miss Carrie Womack will be married at three o'clock this afternoon at the home of the bride (in) this county. In advance the News extends heartfelt congratulations and best wishes. Mrs. C.H. Smith left Ellaville last week to join the Doctor at New Smyrna, Fla., where they have built a beautiful home and will spend the winter months. The deepest regret is felt by every man, woman and child in Ellaville over the departure of this estimable lady. While the train was stopped for breakfast Saturday morning two of our young men got aboard to spend the time in talk to a Buena Vista belle and were so facinated that they forgot to get off, and were carried some distance up the road. By frantic efforts they succeeded in stoping the train and walked back to town amid shouts and laughter of those about the depot. Mr. Munro Murray killed a hog last week that weighed 458 lbs. Dr. Munro, Mr. Eugene Dixon and several others in town have raised enough meat to do them at very low expense and with plenty of lard, sausage, and juicy country hams. They feel very independant. Money may be scarce this year but there is plenty of "hog and hominy" to tide over hard times. The Ellaville Eclipse Band will give a Grand Oyster Supper, Friday night Feb. 9 at the Court House. Oysters and all kinds of dainties will be served---coffee for the old people. There will be music, fun and lots of entertaining things. Come out and help your Band: Anmission 50 cts. including supper, etc. end # 5.

The Schley County News Thursday, January 25th 1894 No. 4 HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE ELLAVIILE ECLIPSE BAND At a meeting held at the band room of the Ellaville Eclipse Band on Monday night, Jan. 22d., the following ladies and gentlemen were elected honorary members. Miss Emmie Baldwin Miss Leila Hornady Miss Lula Murphy Miss Cattie Singletary Mrs. H.S. Munro Mrs. R.M. Munro Mrs.C.R. McCrory Mr. C.R. McCrory Mr. W.D. Murray Mr. J.B. Williamson Mr. Claud Dixon Mr. E.B. Hornady Mr. A.A. Arrington Mr. T.A. Collins Dr. J.N. Cheney Miss Mary Hornaday Miss Lila Chapman Miss Minnie Norris Mrs. J.H. Kleckley Mrs. W.D. Murray Mrs. Sue Allen Mrs. J.N. Cheney Dr. H.S. Munro Mr. Elbert Hill Mr. J.M. Murray Mr. C.L. Peacock Mr. J.E. Clark Mr. A.J. Walters Maj. E.S. Baldwin Judge C.L. Battle By order of the Band Ed. Cheney, Sec. H.J. Williams, Pres. AN ADVERTISEMENT FOR OUR VARIETY WORKS Messrs. John and Garrice Haigler who had the contract for building the elegant ten room residence for Dr. Smith at New Smyrna, Fla. have completed the job which is indeed a credit to them, and a good advertisement of one of our most important enterprises, the Ellaville Variety Works of which they are managers. Messrs. John Haigler and Ed Stewart who have been superintending the building for several weeks returned home Saturday. They enjoyed very much their short stay in this balmy clime feasting on oranges, fish and oysters, but they express themselves as having no desire to locate there, as they are still of the opinion that this is the most favored section on earth, "The garden spot of the world." GEORGIA RAISED HORSES Mr. B.F. Green was exhibiting on our streets Saturday, a fine throughbred colt, eighteen months old, raised on his plantation near town. In point of beauty and good qualities, this animal could compete with any from the blue grass regions, and Mr. Green is justly proud of him. He has another colt just six months old, and the two are the admiration of all who have seen them. LOCAL AND OTHERWISE What has become of our correspondents? Mr. J. Ed. Clark spent Sunday in Americus. Mr. J.M. Murray has recovered from his recent illness. Miss Bird of Mobile, Ala. is visiting her cousin Mrs. John Haigler. Mrs. J.F. Hudson returned Sunday from a pleasant visit to Friendship. Mr. Bellmont, wife and child, of New York, are boarding at Mr. W.H. Payne's. Misses May Davis and Daisy Poole spent Sunday in Ellaville, the guests of Mrs. Eugene Dixon. Collins & Williamson moved this week to their new and elegant brick building on Oglethorpe street. Mr. Marion William's son has entered school here. He is boarding at Judge Battle's. Miss Myrtle Gay is boarding with her aunt(?), Mrs. J.M. Thornton, and attending our High School. "Parade March," "Hurrah for Ellaville," a play(?) by the Eclipse Band has been ordered by the Phonograph. Mr. W.T. Everett of the "New Allen ," Americus, was one of the visitors to Ellaville Sunday. (Transcriber's note: The "New Allen" would be the Allen House in Americus, a hostelery recently purchased and refurbished by the Mr. Everett mentioned.) Mr. and Mars. J.N. Scarborough of Americus spent a few days in Ellaville this week. Mr. A.J. Hill and Miss Eva Wall went up to Columbus Saturday to visit Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Strange. Mrs. C.H. Smith spent several days in the country last week with Mrs. Livingston. Miss Lucy Wilson of Poindexter, has entered our school and is staying at her garndfather's, Mr. E. Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Murray have the sympathy of many friends in their recent sad bereavement, the loss of their baby. The ladies of the Parsonage Aid Society and the pastor of the Methodist Church, met on last Thursdy afternoon to take an inventory of the parsonage furniture. They found that Rev. and Mrs. Philips had left everything in perfect order and every article, broken or injured during their residence here was replaced. The house will be closed for this year or until some disposition can be made of it. Rev. R.F. Williamson will look after the property, and see that it is kept intact. THE SCHOOL MOVING ALONG SMOOTHLY Miss Lila Chapman, of Columbus, has secured the music class and will begin teaching Monday. The assistant teacher, Miss Stewart of Gordon, Ga. arrived Wednesday morning and will board at the pleasant home of Dr. J.N. Cheney. With the efficient corps of teachers, and the large number of pupils enrolled, the Ellaville High School will be the pride of this section. Few people realize the amount of work required to properly garde 75 pupils but Prof. Whithurst is succeeding admirably in his orduous task. MIDNIGHT AND MUSIC Monday night when the moon trembled on the meridian, making all things beautiful with a sheen of silvery brightness, sweet harmonies bending together in one grand strain, flooded out on the silent air, and stole in upon the sleeping inhabitants of our quiet village, waking them from sweet dreams of peace, to the happy thought that they have been transformed to some enchanted spot. When they fully awoke and realized that they were in their own downy couches, listeneing to the Ellaville Eclipse Band their delight was only equaled by their surprise. This band has been rightly named. In the short space of two weeks, Prof. Baldwin has taught the members to execute the different parts with a skill truly marvelous. They are dilligently paracticing, and much pleasure is in store for those who have music in their souls. The band deserves all the encouragement we can give them in the study of this devine art, which is ebnobling and refining. It has been truly said that "Heaven is the birth place of music, and Heaven shall be its final home." ONE OF ELLAVILLE'S NEEDS. It is given up that we have one of the best hotels in the state, but Ellaville is certainly in need of a first class boarding house, where those who don't care to stay in the hotel can get good board at reasonable rates. There is hardly a house in town where board can be procured and people who come to Ellaville for a couple of weeks or months are often put to great inconvenience. It seems that it would be to the interest of some one who has the room to accomodate boarders at from $12.50 to $15.00 per month. end # 4.

page 13 Feb Term 1888 Met in Conference, Bro. Charlie Walters Mod Opened doors of the church for reception of members, none absentees none Immoral conduct- Report of committee called for in Bro. George Reids case, Bro Reid being present made his report which was heard and accepted Report of R M Rainey in Bro Morisons case, Bro Morison states to Bro Rainey that he was sorry for not being at conferences and stated that he would be at the present conference but failed to put in his appearence Report of committee called for in Bro Sid Raineys cse, Bro Rainey being present made his statements and refused to make any acknowledgements and on motion was allowed untill next conference to decide Bros _?_ W. Rainey and W W Lumkin acknowledged being guilty of immoral conduct and ask to be forgiven, church granted forgiveness Character of Miss Mary Tatum was reported as bad, Church withdrew fellowship No other business, no new business, Conference adjurned Charlie Walters Mod _?_ W. Rainey Clerk Pro Tem end page 13

Marion-Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Currington, Ouida P June 11 2001 ************************************************ 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: Angela Covington [email protected] June 3, 2004, 11:04 pm Columbus Ledger, June 13,2001 Buena Vista, Ga Ouida P Currington, 76, of Buena Vista, Ga., died Monday, June 11, 2001, at The Medical Center in Columbus, Ga. Graveside funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 14,2001, at Moores Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Keith Ethridge and the Rev. David Chapman will officiate according to Tante Funeral Home, Buena Vista. Pallbearers are Jason Smith, Truitt Smith, Larry Ogan, Adam Currington, Nick Currington, and Keith Wooldridge. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 7-8 p.m. Mrs. Currington was born August 23,1924, in Taylor County, Ga., the daughter of Drew and Lula McGinty Averett. She lived in this area most of her life and was a member of Mauk Baptist Church and a former member of Moores Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Flem (Judy) Smith of Buena Vista, Jerry (Cathy) Smith of Smithville, Ga., and Danny (Regina) Currington of Buena Vista; a daughter, Drucilla (David) Roberts of Marietta, Ga.; a sister, Mary Lou (Bob) Tweedell of Jenson Beach, Fla.; nine grandchildren and several great- grandchildren. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb

The Schley County News Thursday, January 18th 1894 No. 3 LOCAL AND OTHERWISE Mr. Roe Edwards was is town Wednesday. Mrs. Bacon of Atlanta was the guest of Mrs. E. Hill this week. Mrs. A.A. Arrington spent Sunday with the homefolks out at Shiloh. Mr. W.J. Allen gave us a pleasant call Tuesday. Come in again. Mrs. H.T. Arrington and children are visiting relatives in Quitman. Miss Emmie Baldwin has recovered from a severe attack of La Grippe. Mrs. Beedy Pilcher of this county visited Mrs. E. Hill last week. Mr. H.J. Mott of Monroe Co. spent several days with relatives in town this week. Mr. J.E. McElmurray attended the McKenzie Lewis wedding in Montezuma yesterday. Mr. Ed Miller "the marble man" from Americus passed through town on Tuesday. Teeth extracted without pain. Price 50 cents each, spot cash. H.S. Munro, M.D. School children can find board cheap by applying at this office. Board either five days out of the week, or by the month. Mrs. T.G. Cheny who has been suffering for three weeks from La Grippe is improving, which will be gratifying to her many friends. Mr. Marion Livingstone and Miss Swearingen were married on last Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride near Tazewell. The News extends congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple. The patrons of Ellaville High School were exceedingly anxious to secure Miss Kate Williams for assistant teacher, but she had made an engagement for the term before this position was offered her. We congratulate the citizens of Glen Holly upon securing her valuable services. Dr. Quillian of Elberton was in town several days last week, extracting teeth. By, the use of an anesthetic called "Tondum" he performed this operation with ease, the patient experiencing no pain. This wonderful discovery is a boon to humanity, those who have endured the tortures of tooth ache can fully appreciate its merits, for there is no agony so excruiating as having a tooth pulled the old fashioned way. Miss Alma Simpson, niece of Dr. H.S. Munro is one of the students sent here from a distance to attend the excellent school we now have. She is boarding at Dr. Munro's. Prof. Whitehurst, the principal, being an experienced and competent teacher. We don't think the public could find a better place to send their children to school. Board is cheap, location is healthy and our town is known for hospitality and freedom from evil in ????????. OUR LOSS Dr. C.H. Smith moved last week to New Smyrna, Fla. Mrs. Smith will join him as soon as their home at that place is completed. All our people deeply regret the circumstances that take this highly esteemed family from our midst. From a long residence here they have become identified with the town, and the place they occupied will not be easy to fill. Both have been leaders in every good and charitable movement and have hosts of warm friends, who are pained to part with them. Dr. Smith has for years had a very extensive practice, being one of the most successful and popular physicians in this section, but perhaps in the Sunday school, where for thirty years he has been the faithful and beloved superintendent, he will be most sadly missed. May every good thing that will make life peaceful and joyous, be showered upon our friends in their new home. A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Dr. J.A. Quillian of Elberton, Ga. was in Ellaville last week extracting teeth with the use of a new local anesthetic called "Tundum" which, though perfectly harmless, renders the most difficult operations absolutely painless. Several of our people had a mouth full of teeth extracted and many had one or more taken out, and the verdict was, "it did not hurt." Among those who testifies voluntarily that they had teeth extracted without pain by this method are Capt. Peacock, Mrs. Hornady, C.R. McCrory, T.J. Murphy and a good many others. Dr. H.S. Munro has secured the right to use Tundum in this county. The Ellaville Band under the efficient teaching of Prof. Len Baldwin is making very rapid progress, more so than any band he has ever taught. Several members being able to render their part of the piece practiced with perfect harmony. The Tuber, which by the way seems to be the lead horn, was given to the right man, in fact Prof. Baldwin has a happy faculty of suiting the horn to the man, or rather the man to the horn, and that snare drum, when Mr. Hill hits that you hear something rattle. We predict for Ellaville a fine band as it certainly has the right material for the teacher to work with, and now boys, do your part, don't give up, but practice and ere long we will be proud of our Band. Our office in the upper part of the handsome brick store of Collins & Williamson being about completed, we take this week to move our press. Our editor being sick, the (unreadable) we trust our patrons will excuse any (unreadable) in this issue. In the new army rifle, a long tapering cartridge thirty caliber is used. It has a velocity of 2,000 feet the first second. The rifle, with five cartridges in the magazine, weighs about nine pounds. A military authority says powder will be noiseless as well as smokeless soon and that all warfare will be at long range. end # 3.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Rd.2ADE/630 Message Board Post: Looking for information on my father's background. Ernest Boyette Gibson, born March 23, 1932 in Marion Co. Ga and Died Jan 8, 1988 in Fitzgerald Ga. His father was Bryan W. Gibson Born March 1, 1896, and died in Pulaski Co. Hawkingsville GA on July 29, 1968. My father married Ella Ree Grimsley. My grandmother was Kate Gibson (do not know her maiden name) Also looking for info on my mother's background. Ella Ree Grimsley Born Nov 21, 1937 and died in Americas Ga around 1970 when I was 10 years Old. Her father was Will Grimsley born in Marion Co. April 29, 1888 and married Ada (Bellflower?maiden name unknown for sure) Ada Grimsley's father was supposed to a Cherokee Indian Chief. Any information would be helpfull. My father is burried in Andersville , and my mother at Orange Hill Cemetary in Hawkinsville. I live in South Carolina. Thank You

The Schley County News Thursday, January 11, 1894 No. 2 LOCAL AND OTHERWISE The six o'clock dinner by Mrs. R.J. Perry on last Wednesday at her beautiful home in Americus, complimentary to Miss Leila Hornady, is spoken of as a very elegant and enjoyable affair. Mr. A.J. Hill was one of the guests. A severe attack of La Grippe has kept us indoors for a week, and in the language of Bill Arp "the worst thing about this new fangled disease, is its depressing influence upon our emotions." We don't feel like doing anything, saying anything or writing anything. W.B. Buchanan a former well known citizen of Americus was killed by a white man in Birmingham Monday night. He was about 35 years of age and leaves a wife and little daughter who are now with relatives near Americus. FAITHFULNESS REWARDED The late Mr. Dupree Peacock in his will bequeathed fifty acres of land to old "Aunt Ghina" a faithful colored servant who had been in the family since slavery. She is one of the few remaining "old fashioned darkies" who has lived a life of usefulness and her white friends are glad to know that her old age can be passed in ease and comfort. Wanted to sell or rent my Bees. Apply at once.----C.H. Smith. An appeal eloquent and sympathetic has been sent by the people of Milledgeville to the people of Georgia for aid to rebuild the old capitol recently almost destropyed by fire. It was the home of the Georgia Military and Agricultural College. end # 2.

Marion-Mitchell County GaArchives Marriages.....Halley, Minnie Lou - Taylor, Charlie February 12 1918 ************************************************ 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 1, 2004, 11:41 pm The Butler Herald, February 21, 1918 The Butler Herald Thursday, February 21, 1918 Page One Miss Minnie Halley Become Bride of Charlie Taylor News has reached here of the marriage of Miss Minnie Lou Halley and Mr. Charlie Taylor, which occurred at Camilla, Ga., on Tuesday evening of last week. Miss Halley is the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N.L. Halley, of Tazewell, and is well known and greatly admired by many friends here. She has been engaged in teaching at Camilla during the past year or so, where she met Mr. Taylor who has been fortunate in winning her heart and hand. Mr. Taylor bears a most excellent reputation as a man of high moral character, and very successful in his chosen profession as a jeweler. The hearty good wishes of countless friends throughout this section is extended the happy pair. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

There are so many wonderful items being donated.... so be sure to take a look. And remember you may have something in your file that is just the thing someone else has needed. Review some of your materials -- you may have some things that you'd forgotten you even had. I've found that typing up something will also help me "grasp" something that I may have missed earlier. The GA Archives Uploads page has been updated to reflect the uploads of 23 May thru 29 May 2004. You can view the updated page at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gauploads.html To become a submitter, click here: http://www.genrecords.org Many thanks to all our submitters.

I'm pleased to report that after a little break, Debbie Jordan has begun on Book 2 of the Ebenezer Church Minutes. Just as a refresher, these are the actual original minutes that the church body agreed to loan Debbie for transcription. These minutes are written in pencil, so it will not be an easy task. There is a large gap in time from the May 1866, ending date of Book 1 to the November 1887, beginning date for the second book. I'm sure you will recognize many of these names. Here is the first entry. As always, we invite add'l info on any of these folks. I believe W.C. Kelly would be Wm. C. Kelly from the Charles Womack letters. He was age 7 in the 1860 Schley census, living in the Womack home (a nephew as I recall) so that would make him about age 34-35 here. Harris Book 2 pages 11-12 page 11 Nov Term 1887 Met in Conference, Bro Charlie Walters Mod Opened doores church for reception of members, none Visiting Bretheren invited to seats with us Minutes read and confirmed Absentees, none Immoral conduct, none Miscellanious business no other _?_ Conference adjurned S.M. Cottle CC Charlie Walters Mod Dec Term 1887 (regular meeting, no new business) page 12 January Term 1888 met in conference, open doors of the church for the reception of members, none Visiting brethren invited to seats with us Absentees, none Immoral conduct, Charges preferd against Bro. George Reed for Drunkness, Committee-Andy Caskey, J J Owens, C M Rainey Charges preferd against Bro. Sid J. Rainey for Profanity, Dancing, Drunkness. Committee: J J Owens, A M Coskey, H Weaver Absentees: D J Morrison Committee: W B Ingrum, R M Rainey, W C Kelly No new business, no other business Conference adjurned W C Kelly Clerk Pro Tem Charlie Walters Mod end pages 11-12

This issue begins the year 1894. The Schley Country News Thursday, January 4, 1894 No. 1 LOCAL AND OTHERWISE (Transcriber's note: Much of this column was unreadable as a large amount was cut off on the film as being in the vertical fold of the bound papers.) Misses Nelia Davis and Nell Morgan, charming and popular young ladies of Americus, returned home Monday evening after a delightful visit at the home of Mr. Eugene Dixon. Mrs. W.R. Crowell, of Columbus, was a pleasant visitor at the home of Mrs. S.E. Hornady last week. She is a typical southern woman, vivacious, cultured and elegant and made many friends in Ellaville during her short stay. Mr. and Mrs.R.W. Edwards returned to their home in Louisville, Ky. Tuesday, after spending several weeks with their parents Dr. and Mrs. C.H. Smith. Every one regrets to part with Mr. Edwards and his charming wife. The favorite song of a certain young man in Ellaville used to be "My Nelly's Blue Eyes," but a change has suddenly come over the spirit of his dreams, and he mournfully wails "Thou hast wounded the spirit that loved thee." The Handsome Doll, given by Munro and Wall as a prize Xmas, was drawn by Miss Flora Taylor of Bronwood, daughter of Mr. John Taylor. Miss Leola McElmurray dreamed that the number 150 drew the doll and called to get it but it had been taken by Miss Flora Taylor. The court house was densely packed on Tuesday night the 26, and every one was in fine humor, but the litle ones in particular were supremely happy when Santa Claus began to distribute the presents from the large tree which was the a???ration of all present. Many declared it to be the prettiest they had ever seen. Over eight hundred gifts were tagged and hung by the committee and considering all things it is remarkable that no more mistakes occurred. One or two slight errors were made which is very much regretted by those in charge. Much credit is due Messrs. Williams and Wall for the splendid arrangements of the tree and to Messrs. C.R. McCrory, Arthur Hill, S.C. Collins, J.J. Murray, and E.B. Hornady for efficient and valuable service. It was simply a "Labor of Love" on the part of those who worked hard for the success of the Xmas tree, and as it made the children happy they are fully ????????. CHILDERS---SHEPPARD Last Thursday the 28 inst, at 12 o'clock while the sun was shedding forth his brightest rays of light upon the lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Childers of this county, their beautiful and highly accomplished daughter, Miss Dora, was happily married to Mr. C.C. Sheppard, one of Sumter's most prominent young men. Miss Dora being the only girl, and Mr. Sheppard the only boy of their parents, presented a romantic scene. Quite a number of friends and relatives of the bride and groom were present. The parlor was handsomely decorated with sweet scented flowers and evergreens. Over the parlor door was arranged a beautiful arch, on which was written in gilt letters, Dora Childers while beneath it hung the marriage bell with two white doves lightening upon it. The birds were gracefully adorned with orange blossoms and white japonicas. As the bridal party marched up the hall and took their positions inside the arch, the piano manipulated by Miss Aeolia Caldwell peeled forth the melodious strains of the wedding march, of her composition, until the whole surroundings seemed rent with music. Every thing in readiness, Rev. A.C. Wellons, pastor of Shiloh Baptist church came forth and performed the beautiful ceremony of his faith, which made the happy young couple companions through life. As they were pronounced man and wife, Miss Nannie Caldwell came forth and handsomely arranged a white satin pillow upon which the bride knelt. the ceremony closing with prayer. Shortly after the marriage they were all invited to partake of a magnificent dinner. In the dining room was also an arch arragned behind the bridal party. Written upon it in gilt letters were the names, Charles and Dora Sheppard. They were the recipients of many handsome presents, vis bedroom suite-Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Sheppard, Lamp-Mr.and Mrs. R.L.Maynard, Water set-Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Pryor, a fine oil painting-Messrs. W.L. Chilers and Olin Dixon, a fine-horse-Mr. W.W. Childers, Silver Sugar spoon-Miss Nannie Caldwell, Silver Nut cracker and Pinch-Miss Aeola Caldwell, set of silver teaspoons-Dr. Will Sears and wife, set of silver table and teaspoons-Mr. I.M. Livingston, Lamp-Mr. W.E. Cheney, glass tea set-Miss Sallie Harvey, Lamp-Mr. A.J. Hill, Rocking chair-Mr. Eugene Drane. Late in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Sheppard left for their future home, at the parents of the groom, accompanied by the following: Mr. John Henry Childers with Miss Nettie Bradshaw, Mr. Zack Childers with Misses Aeolia and Nannie Caldwell, Mr. Harrison Holloway with Miss Tronie Dykes, Mr. A.J. Hill with Miss Stella Tison, Mr. Claud Johnson with Miss Sallie Harvey, Mr. A.C. Wellons with Mr. Robert Pilcher. A grand reception awaited their arrival. The marriage was the grandest affair of the season and now---Peace to the fair and gentle bride! Thou art now joined to the soul for whom thyne was moulded. Blessings rest on thy head, which in the multitude of it joyful thoughts, in cline towards the chosen one in serious playfulness drooping. "As a lilly droops Faint o'er a folded rose." And peace to you both. May those calm smiles play on you lips forever! May your hearts never be divided, your affection blighted or your young hopes blasted! May your life's sun ever shine in unclothed splendor and your path through the vale of life be green, smooth and pleasant as love guided by providence can make it!--Nannie Caldwell. SHERIFF'S SALES Georgia Schley County Will be sold before the court house door in Ellaville said county between the legal hours of sale the following property to wit: Two hundred acres of land more or less being all of lot No. 184 in the 30th district said county and state, said land being levied on to ??? by a Tax Fi Fa issued by the Tax Collector said county as the property of J.N. Cheney, Administrator of C.W. Smith this Jan 1st 1894. Levied on by P.H. Smith L.G. William Allen, Sheriff. __________________ IDA TAYLOR vs. JOHN TAYLOR Libel for divorce in Schley Superior Court, Oct. term 1893. To John Taylor Greeting by order of the Judge of Superior Court. You are hereby required to be at the next Superior court to be held in and for said county on the 2nd Monday in April 1894 to answer Plantiff's complaint in defense thereof. The court will proceed as to justice shall appertain. This January 3rd, 1894. J.M. Murray, C.S.C., S.C. end # 1.

Marion-Randolph County GaArchives Marriages.....Smith, Julia - Fouche, George T. December 29 1890 ************************************************ 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 May 31, 2004, 11:17 pm The Butler Herald, January 13, 1891 The Butler Herald Tuesday, January 13, 1891 Page Three Married The Buena Vista Patriot announces the marriage of Mr. George T. Fouche, of Tazewell, to Miss Julia Smith, of Randolph County, which took place on the 29th of Dec., Rev. L.R. Allison officiating. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.8 Kb