The Schley County News Thursday, Aug. 10, 1893 #31 ANNOUNCEMENT Realizing that frequent and radical change in the management of a newspaper is not only fatal to its financial interest but is weakening to its influence forged in the community for which it is published and being cognizant of the further fact that the real ownership of the Schley County News has not been in the citizen of this county for the past two and a half years, I have bought the entire outfit and good will of the paper for the sole purpose of making it a permanent fixture in Schley county to more fully and thoroughly identify it with every interest of the people. Having grown up among these people with my home here, my interests are centered in the county. The incoming editor has known no other home, has owned no other allegiance and we are bound by no ties so strong as those that bind us to Schley Co. In the conduct of the News it will ever be our aim to merit and secure the hearty cooperation, encouragement and patronage of every citizen who feels an interest in! the welfare and future prosperity of this section. The generous patronage extended by the merchants and businessmen of Ellaville in the past, we hope to retain and merit. The liberal support heretofore given by the farmers in the way of subscriptions and occasional contributions of news items, etc. encourage us to believe that they too may be counted among the most substantial friends of the paper in the future. If for any reasons connected with the past management of the paper any of it patrons have withdrawn their support, we hope they will renew at once and give the new management who are in no way responsible for the past, a fair and impartial trial.---E.B.Hornady. FINE CORN Hon. W.D. Murray has a field of corn near his residence which was planted after oats were cut in May. It has grown to the remarkable height of __ feet and is as rich a green as could be found on the fertile lands of the Mississippi valley. This is but another proof that land in Schley County can be made wonderfully productive if properly cultivated. NEW FIRM Messrs. Munro and Wall who have recently purchased the drug business of Dr. C.H. Smith are both young men full of energy and public spirit and will make a strong firm. Dr. Munro since graduating from one of the best colleges has built up a good practice. He is thoroughly in love with his profession and devotes much of his time to close study. Mr. Wall the junior partner has always lived in Schley county and numbers his friends by the score. He is polite and attentive to his customers and is quite a popular salesman, having been with Dr. Smith for several years. These young men have strong faith in the future prosperity of this section and are sure of rich returns on their investment. We wish for them the success they merit. A NOBLE HEART STILLED Mrs. Ella Lester McAfee, well known to many of our people, died at her home in Anniston, Ala. last week. Mrs. McAfee was a type of noble christian womanhood,self reliant, and brave, with a sunny nature that gathered about her many warm friends, who will be pained to hear of her death. LA CROSS DOTS Miss Nella Davis of Americus is visiting Miss Pearl Walker this week. Miss Nida Baisden of Atlanta is visiting her uncle L.W. Dixon. She will spend several week(s) here and then go to Americus where she will visit Miss Charlie Wynn Baisden. Mrs. Dixon of Ellaville is visiting her son L.W. Dixon, with whom she will spend several days. The crops in this section are looking very fine. Cotton is opening quite rapidly. The Americus base ball club passed through Tuesday on their way to Buena Vista to play a game there. ___________________________________________________ Mrs. R.M. Murphey and Mrs. Annie Hudson spent Saturday in Americus. Mr. and Mrs. Newt Mott spent a few days with relatives in town this week. Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Robinson of Oglethorpeare visiting the family of Dr. T.G. Cheney. Mr. R.C. Wells is having the paint brush applied to his beautiful new residence on Broad St. Mr. ?arl Murphy is spending a few weeks very pleasantly at Warm Springs. Merriweather Co. The Planters Bank of Ellaville has received One Thousand Dollars in silver coin to accomodate the farmers. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mott of Lowe, spent a few days in town with relatives. Messrs. T.B.Myers, J.M. Murray and I.L. Lindsay went as delegates to the Agricultural Convention at Stone Mt. this week. Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Meadows returned Thursday from Garden Valley where they have been visiting for the past two weeks. Mr. A.J. Hill returned Monday from a short business trip to Columbia Ala. He is much pleased with the hospitable people of our sister state. Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Strange and "the finest boy in the world" are visiting at the home of Mr. T.A. Collins. Their many friends are glad to welcome them to Ellaville. end # 31.

My Redmond/Redmons were in Marion County at one time. [email protected] wrote: I am researching my family line in Marion Co., GA. They are listed as one of the first families in Marion Co. CLARK and RICHARDSON. After researching for many years there are other families that are connected to these two families: BRASWELL, HALL, JACKSON, REDMOND (Redman, Redmon), KIDD. The families that possibly, and most likely, married into this group are: BECKWITH, BOND, GUNN, HAMILTON, KETCHING, MAY, SNELGROVE, WALTERS. The time frame that I am working in is from 1830 to 1890. In 1890+, the Richardson and Clark families move to Mitchell Co. GA. My Richardson and Clark family and those who are connected to them by kinship..almost all of them came from South Carolina. IF you are researching any of these lines between the time frame mentioned above please notify me. You may be able to help me fill in the missing pieces or eleminate those families that are not connected except by my imagination. Thanks for your time. Nora ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Win a $20,000 Career Makeover at Yahoo! HotJobs

I am researching my family line in Marion Co., GA. They are listed as one of the first families in Marion Co. CLARK and RICHARDSON. After researching for many years there are other families that are connected to these two families: BRASWELL, HALL, JACKSON, REDMOND (Redman, Redmon), KIDD. The families that possibly, and most likely, married into this group are: BECKWITH, BOND, GUNN, HAMILTON, KETCHING, MAY, SNELGROVE, WALTERS. The time frame that I am working in is from 1830 to 1890. In 1890+, the Richardson and Clark families move to Mitchell Co. GA. My Richardson and Clark family and those who are connected to them by kinship..almost all of them came from South Carolina. IF you are researching any of these lines between the time frame mentioned above please notify me. You may be able to help me fill in the missing pieces or eleminate those families that are not connected except by my imagination. Thanks for your time. Nora

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The Schley County News Thursday, August 3, 1893 No. 30 Bob Glover was in town Sunday. Horace Stewart spent Sunday in town. Mr. H. Stevens was in town Saturday. E.B. Hornady, Esq. spent Sunday in the city. Jim Drake of Columbus is visiting in town this week. J. Ed Clark, Esq. went over to Americus Saturday. Hon. Tom Watson took not less than 100 subscribers for his paper. Miss Nida Baisden of Atlanta is visiting Putnam. Miss Lula Murphy is spending the week in Americus. Editor R. Don McLeod of Oglethorpe is in town Wednesday. Mrs. A. Allen spent a few days in Americus last week. Mr. Tom Threlkeld of Worth county is visiting near town. Miss Mary Williamson is spending the week at Andrew Chapel. Mr. Barns of Tolboton spent Sunday with friends in the city. Miss Mattie Bridges of Shellman is visiting in town this week. Miss Nina Carter of Americus is visiting on Oglethorpe street. Miss Griffin of Buena Vista is the guest of Mrs. C.L. Battle this week. Messrs. Chas and Fed Crisp of Americus was in the city last week. C.R. McCrory went over to Americus Monday on legal business. Sam Bridges and Homer Collins came over Sunday and spent the day. Miss Cattie Singletary of Lacroose was the guest of Miss Julia Peacock Sunday. Miss Carry Lou McCook of Columbus is visiting Mrs. J.B. Williamson this week. A party will leave for sweet Myrtle Springs next week. They will camp several days. Mr. Lon Tondee's little boy was bitten by a snake Wednesday. He is resting quietly at this time. Mr. Wells will have a beautiful and convenient home in town when completed. Mr. A.L. Bechworth house was struck by lightning five times in succession. Fortunately no one was in the house. Mr. Baldwin of Tolbotton is visiting his brother Maj. E.S. Baldwin on Oglethorpe St. Mr. Cordel presented this office with a very fine sweet potato Monday. It was raised this year. T.G. Hudson our Hon. representative was in the City Saturday grasping the hands of his many beloved friends. An immense crowd passed through town Wednesday on their way to hear Tom Watson at the X roads. Messrs. Cox and Everett returned to Fort Valley Saturday after buying an shipping all the pears in the county. Master Ike, son of Mrs. Ed??? Battle of this county died Thursday night and was buried at Ebenezer Friday. Misses Lilla Chapman and Annie Lizzie Bagley arrived Monday and will spend several weeks with Mrs. J.B. Williamson. Quite a nice party went out serenading Thursday night. There (their) favorite selection was Pass around the cake and we'll all take a bite. Mr. Henry Mott was here this week shaking hands with all his friends and wearing a most pleasant smile--it is a boy. Misses Louise and Lucille Dunn returned home Saturday after a pleasant visit of several days in the city. Big Meeting Big Meeting begins Thursday night before Third Sunday in Aug. at St. Mark Church, Taylor Co. All invited, Full Basket. Mr. John Kleckley lost a fine horse last week. The animal for the need of sight commited suicide by jumping in a deep gully. Collins and Williamson received their fine Columbian bicycle Saturday. They immediately closed up their store and Sam rode it. The Editor stood off, and hinted that he would like very much to ride, but it was not their day to take hints. The first bale of cotton for this season was brought to Albany last week. It was raised by H.J. Lamar & Bro. in Lee county, and was sent to Dock & Bolly Hall's warehouse. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned sold and transfered his holding of stock in the Planters Bank of Ellaville, Ga. last January. H.R. Johnson July 26-93. Miss Maggie Sumerford who came up several days ago to visit Mr. McGarrah near Andrew Chapel was taken seriously ill last week with yellow fever and died shortly after. Her remains were taken to Snow, Ga. for interment. Capt. Patton, who has represented this county for several years in the state senate, died Friday morning about 2 o'clock. He was loved and honored by all who knew him. On giving Mr. patton up Schley county looses one of its noblest men. He was buried at Concord church Saturday. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the bereaved family. Misses Lilla Everett and Charlie Wynn Baisden who have been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Murphy on North Broad St. for several weeks left Friday evening for Americus, Miss Baisdens home. Miss Everett will spend a few days with friends in that place and then she leaves for Montezuma where she will visit Miss Mamie Green, and also Miona Springs. From thence to her home in Fort Valley. One of our young men took suddenly sick soon after their departure and is not expected to live. He has almost grieved himself to death. Dr, H.S. Munro and Mr. Zeke Wall have purchased the stock of drugs of Dr. C.H. Smith, and they will sell below cost for the next 30 days, that they may make room for their handsome fall stock. See their advertisement in an other column and if you need any thing in their line call on them at corner Broard (Broad) street and Cotton avenue. We have just received a handsome catalogne from the Industrial colledge at Milledgeville. Fall term begins Sept. 13. All Georgia girls that have satisfactorily passed the entrance examination and have attained the age of 14 can enter next term. This is one of the most thorough training schools in the state and terms in reach of all. Sunday night while attending meeting at Ebenezer, three col- men, Baisden Wilkinson and the two Hicks Bros. became engaged in a quarrel over some trifling matter. Razors, pistols, knives and other weapons were used savagely. Hicks was cut in the back. The wound being 13 inches in length and several inches deep and requiring 13 stitches sew it up. Baisden receive several bad cuts in the back. Wilkinson was badly cut in the arm and leg. Drs. Smith and Munro dressed the wounds. They are now resting quietly. LEGAL ADVERTISING Application for Leave to Sell Land Georgia Schley County J.F. Daniel, administrator on the estate of Julius Daniel deceased has applied to me for leave to sell the realty belonging to said estate; and all persons interested are hereby notified to file their objections, if any they have, on or before the first Monday in August next. Witness my hand and official signature, this Aug. 3rd 1892 (should be 1893). ADVERTISEMENT Ellaville Variety Works, S.A. Sellars, Proprietor. Dealers in Rough and Dressed Lumber, Mouldings, Brackets, Turned Columns, and Builder's Materials of all kinds. In connection with the Variety Works we have a General Repair Shop, where we will make Wagon and Buggy Work a Specialty. Second-hand Buggies for Sale. A full line of builder's material always on hand. Your orders will receive prompt attention. Ginning in season. Call on or address Variety Works, Ellaville, Ga. end # 30

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Rd.2ADE/372.2 Message Board Post: The Amos Jordan born in 1854 in Marion Co. Ga was my gggreat-grandfather. We can not find any info on his father. The census records say there was an Amos Jordan on the 1860 census for Marion Co with him born in 1838. James Jordan was his father and was 80 at the time. We do not know how they intertwine together. If you have any info on this let me know. If this is the same Amos Jordan, I have lots of info on his line.

Hello to All, I have posted this many time,but still know luck! Need information on: John William Coulter (b) abt. 1861(d) not sure. Married bef. 1887 France Louisa Brand (b)21-1858 Taylor County, Georgia (d) 3-23-1947 Taylor County, Georgia Frances and John Children are: Wiley Coulter (b)1887 Elizabeth Ophelia Coulter (b) 5-10-1891 Sallie L. Coulter (b) 4-7-1893 Maude Lee Coulter (b) 5-11-1894

The Schley County News Thursday, July 28, 1893 No. 29 Miss Nella Hays visited near town this week. Mr. P.G. Haigler went to Macon Monday. Miss Eva Strange left last week to visit Shellman. Hon. Tom E. Watson speaks at the X roads Aug. 2nd. Mr. Bob Glover returned from Cycamore Thursday. Mr. Chas Taylor of Americus was in town Thursday. The Cedar Creek fishing party returned home Saturday. Miss Sallie Lumpkin of Americus is visiting Mrs. Haigler. Mrs. Wynn who has been visiting in town, returned home Saturday. Mr. Will Carter and wife of Americus spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. C.P. Payne of Americus is spending the week with Mrs. H.T. Arrington. Misses Eva and Bessie Cheney returned home from Oglethorpe Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Peacock of Columbus spent Sunday at Peacock house. Wanted 500 new subscribers in the next 30 days. Come earlier and miss the rush. Rev. W.W. Tidwell preached an excellent sermon at the methodist church Sunday. Mrs. J.A. Chapman of Columbus is spending awhile with Mrs. J.B. Williamson. Misses Louise and Lucile Dunn of Americus is spending the week in town. H.A. Peacock was called to Poindexter last week on some very important business. Miss Hattie Arrington returned to the city Saturday after a few days visit in the country. Mr. and Mrs. Allen returned Saturday from the Springs where they have been for some time. We are overstocked with watermelons this week. Let some of our friends bring peaches. The fox that has been long sought was caught near town Thursday morning by Gilmore and Pool. Rev. O.A. Thrower will preach at the Methodist church Sunday. A large audience is earnestly desired. Mr. W.R. McElmurray and wife of Montezuma was the guest of Mrs. McElmurray on Broad street this week. This office wants a correspondent at Lacrosse, Andrew Chapel, Friendship, Putnam, Poindexter. Speaker Crisp was born in Sheffield England and like the cutlery made there he is good medal (metal) and well tempered. Mr. Nat Stewart left Monday for Washington where he has accepted a position in the Naval Department of the U.S. Mr. J.B. Williamson left Monday for Chicago where he will remain several days and view the sights at the Worlds Fair. Mr. J. Lee McCrory of New Smyrna Fla., Mrs. S. McCrory and her son Harold of Oglethorpe, are visiting relatives here this week. The railroads leading out of Columbus will run an excursion July 29th. The occasion being in the form of a colored farmers convention. Gov. Northern and com'r Bradwell have been invited to visit Ellaville during the Teachers Institute, in the interest of the public schools. The gin house belonging to Mr. Munro near Putnam, was struck by lightning last week, gin and contents was destroyed. The lost is estimated at $1000, partly covered by insurance. Messrs. Cox and Everett, fruit buyers of Ft. Valley, arrived in the city Monday, and will be engaged for several days packing and shipping the pears purchased from Mr. A.C. Murray. They will ship about 400 barrels from here. Messrs. A.J. Hill, John Cheney Jr, Sam Williamson, Zeke Wall and Ed Cheney chaperon by Misses Leila Hornady, Luila Murphy, Lilla Everette, Charlie Wynn Baisden and Lillie Patterson, left this morning for a day at Knollton's springs. Hotel de Peacock arrivals this week are Geo. W---s, Columbus; D. Brown, Macon; T.T. Miller, Columbus; C.A. Slappey, Atlanta; F. Tigner, Columbus; I. Shopkins, Atlanta; J.A. Everett, Fort Valley; Max Banner, Columbus; J.W. Cox, Philadelphia; F. Lanier, Americus; E. Doughty and wife, Columbus. The greatest social event that has occurred in Ellaville in some time, was the watermelon festival given by Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Baldwin at their beautiful home on Oglethorpe St. Tuesday afternoon last. Tables were arranged in the grove, fronting his home, and two wagon loads of melons were spread upon _____ for the crowd's disposal. Every one settled to enjoy it to the utmost. These clever people are ever ready to take part in the ___ enjoyment of their many friends. At 7 o'clock the guests disperst with many thanks to the host and hostess for their kind hospitality. Resolutions adopted by the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Whereas our Pastor and dear Bro. E. Trice has tendered his resignation to take effect July 5(?)3rd. Resolved 1st. We consider it a duty as well as our pleasure to express our appreciation of him as a man; and bear services to us as a pastor during his short connection with us. Bro. Trice has shown himself possessed of traits of character that place him in the front ranks among men; with a strong and clear perception of duty and devotion to it; an immense stock of energy, backed by intense earnestness and unyielding integrity; he is a marked embodiment of noble and manly traits. Resolved 2nd. He is a good organizer of church forces, finding this church six months ago in a very cold and weak condition spiritually, he has devoted much labor and thought and superior ability to its advancement; these efforts have been blessed of the Lord, and recently five have been added to the church. Resolved 3rd. He is a strong and faithful believer in the word of God and measures all things as that as the standard authority. Every other work occupies a place of insignificance as compared to it. This trait renders him sound in doctrine, causes an intense desire for every member of his flock to study carefully and prayerfully the Bible as a guide to all actions; his purpose is always to induce progress and growth. Being sound in faith, of high attainments, having good judgement and discretion together with energy, ernestness and integrity with unsullied character. He has our prayers with best wishes for his continued development in physical, mental and spiritual strength and consequent usefullness. He has endeared himself in the highest degree to the entire membership and community; we pray that many years may be spared him to the will of God. It is with sadness and regret that we have to give you up dear pastor and brother and all that we can say is God be with you till we meet again. W.D. Sears, C.L. Battle, R.M. Rainey, J.S. Womack and W.C. Kelly, committee. Adopted by order in conference July 22nd 1893. Fed(?) Rainey, Mod. LEGAL ADVERTISING Application for Leave to Sell Land Georgia Schley County J.W. Snipes administrator on the estate of Mrs. J.G. Snipes deceased, has applied to me for leave to sell the realty belonging to said estate; and all persons interested are hereby notified to file their objections, if any they have, on or before the first Monday in August next. Witness my hand and official signature, this July 3rd 1892.--T.B. Myers, Ordinary. Application for Guardianship Georgia Schley County Whereas A.M. Caskey has made application in terms of the law, for letters of Guardianship for the persons and property of Lillie Carter (formerly Battle), C.L. Battle, Jr., and Charlie Battle, minor children of T.J. Battle, late of said county, deceased, all persons interested are hereby notified of said application and are requested to show cause before me at my office in Ellaville, Ga. on the 1st Monday in Aug. 1893 why said application should not be granted as prayed for. Witness my hand and seal of office, this 3rd day of July 1892. (should be 1893)--T.B. Myers, Ordinary. Application for Letters of Administration Georgia Schley County To all it may concern; Miss Laura Jones having in proper form, applied for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Alfred Mayo, late of this county, this is to cite all and singular the creditors and next of kin of Alfred Mayo to be and appear at my office within the time allowed by law and show cause, if any they can, why permanent administration should not be granted to Laura Jones on Alfred Mayo's estate, on First Monday in August 1893. Witness my hand and official signature, this 3rd day of July 1893.--T.B. Myers, Ordinary. AROUND THE CAMP FIRES To fish and swim and lay about There's nothing that can beat it Fun within and fun without And don't you forget it-Ex. On the banks of Cedar Creek, where the festive frog discourses and the merry mosquito persistently presents his little bill, a jolly and congenial party held high carnival last week. It was a happy thought to pitch the tents near the landing on the lake, otherwise the huge denizens of the deep brought to land through the expert angling of Ed Cheney and Mr. Williams (the fishermen of the party) might never have found their way to the frying pan. Hauling such heavy weight, a greater distance would no doubt have undermined the constitution of the most faithful draft horse. Mr. Owens took along his fine pointer "Jumbo" and shooting birds furnished many hours of rare sport to the nimrods, and the game bagged made just such a delightful repast as to put one at peace with himself and all the world. During the day, the ladies followed their own sweet will, some swinging in hammocks to the weird and dreamy music of the wind sighing through the pines, others more energetic hied aw! ay to some purling stream and robbed it of all the minnows--Miss L.E. took the ribbon. At one sitting she landed fifty four very youthful specimens of the finny tribe and it wasn't a good day for fishing either. All met around the camp fires at night to report the days proceeding and compete for the prize offered to the one who could tell the biggest fish story. Music of a high order was furnished absolutely free. John Cheney led the choir and displayed his vocal ability to the greatest extent. The discord of sweet sound imaginable, rang out over the hills and far away, putting to shame the schreech owl, the bull frog and the alligator. Like Tennison's, the singing went on forever. The very operatic selection "Oh Mari go draw deviden line," was evidently the favorite piece with the musical critics, judging from enthusiastic encores the proverbial hospitality of Ellavilleites were never more clearly demonstrated than by this party in the woods who kept open house with ! all the latch strings on the outside. Several visitors who went for a day lingered loath to leave the pleasant crowd and appetizing fare. The "company" was given seats at the first table always, while fair waitresses performed their duties in such a pleasant manner as to leave nothing to be desired. On Thursday afternoon there was such a deluge that the tents could not withstand the pressure and the water trickled down on the humble straw couches and even dampened the plumage of the company feather bed, so that the unbounded hospitality offered by Mr. Stewart's pleasant family was gladly accepted by the ladies. Kind hearted Mrs. Stewart comfortably stored away eighteen in her commodious two story residence with seemingly very little trouble and her sweet and gracious welcome to the strangers within her gates will long linger in the memory of all. After a night of refreshing slumber and pleasant dreams, the crowd went back to camp before the sun had drank the dew from th! e grass and flowers, feeling that it would be too great an imposition to accept the very pressing invitation to breakfast with the generous host. Mr. Elbert Hill has a magnificent farm just two miles away, where long stretches of luxuriant corn and broad acres of finest cotton greet the eye from all directions. Mr. Hill with characteristic generousity, had quantities of fruit sent from his fine orchard to tickle the palate of the campers. Who would exchange the unalloyed pleasures of camp life, free from conventionalities, for the cuisine and conveniences of the finest hotel of the most famous watering place? This communion with nature apart from the busy world discipates the cares of every day experience and makes life better worth living. We are convinced that some of the best farmers in Schley County live on the road to Cedar Creek; there is a every indication of peace and plenty. The fine corn, cotton, peas, cane and other crops speak more eloquently than words of "the good time acoming," when the cry of hard times will no more be heard in this favored land. Notes Some of the young ladies forgot the parting injunction of solicitous mothers, "Don't go near the water." The sand bar where the water ran shallow and clear was too great a temptation and wading was indulged in to the hearts content. Mr. A.J. Hill surprised his friends by the great amount of energy he displayed in rowing the boat. After four hours on the water he came looking as fresh as a sun flower. His fair companion of course caused the inspiration. The other boys were not in it except Zeke (Wall) and he was simply "out of sight." Mr. Clark was so shocked and disgusted with the young ladies who made themselves comfortable in quaint Empire gowns, that he had no enjoyment at all. (Transcriber's comments: A 1895 map of Schley shows that Cedar Creek was then the dividing line between Taylor County to the north and Schley County to the south. At his death, in 1905, Elbert Hill owned lands in both Taylor and Schley counties that could have qualified as the "magnificent farm" described, but I rather think that the Schley county farm is probably the one mentioned here as it was quite the larger and more desirable land.) POINDEXTER Protracted meetings are over and chickens are almost gone. Miss Mattie Bridges from Shellman is visiting friends her this week. There will be preaching at the methodist church here the first Sunday in each month by Rev. W. Snider. Mr. Varner and wife of Terrell County visited J.A. Murray last week. Miss Blannie Watson of Dennard, Ga. spent a few days with relatives here last week. Hon. Fred Wimberly spent Saturday and Sunday with J.W. Souter. Hon. J.A. Hixon and wife of Americus are visiting relatives at this place. Robt. Gilmore has the finest peaches we have ever seen and his many friends are enjoying the same. Rev. M.W. Snider is the first to report open cotton in this community, says he has the finest crop of cotton this year he has ever had, and the most of our farmers can say this with the bright expectation of a remunerative harvest. end # 29

There was a mix-up for a few folks receiving the April issue of The Taylor Tracer. John Adams actually sent this one out early in the month....so if anyone didn't receive their issue just let him know. [email protected] The Taylor Tracer always arrives each month!! So if you ever miss an issue, be assured this is an error. The TCHGS is the most dependable Society I have every been a member of. This issue featured Butler based on the Atlanta Constitution issue of Aug 3, 1919 and included some photos of the business buildings. You'll all enjoy reading the detailed stories about these business men. You can be sure your ancestors knew all these establishments well ! The newspapers abstracts cover 1893, and contain marriages, social notes, obits--- all those items most of us would never have access to if it were not for The Taylor Tracer. Be sure to continue to talk about the Society and its publications to your local libraries. For the small cost of membership, a Library would have a very valuable set of references. Virginia

Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....J.D. Hart 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 [email protected] April 25, 2004, 4:02 pm The Butler Herald, May 11, 1915 The Butler Herald Tuesday, May 11, 1915 Page Seven Clipped From Our Contemporaries Marion County Patriot 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. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb

We are so happy to have this bio to share, and I do hope you will pass it along to some other lists who might know more about this family or the church. He played a very important role in Georgia political life as well as his church. Clarence D. White [email protected] Rev. Jesse Dinkins African-American Politician and Methodist Minister from Schley County, Georgia By Clarence D. White Rev. Jesse Dinkins was born a slave around 1825 in Schley County. In October 1867 during Reconstruction and at age 43, he was elected as a Republican to represent the county at the Constitutional Convention, the mandate of which was to craft a new constitution for the state under provisions of the Reconstruction Acts passed by Congress in March 1867. The first and last African-American to represent Schley in the Georgia Legislature, Dinkins was one of 37 delegates of African-American heritage, all Republicans, elected to the convention. Perhaps the most illustrious member of this group and its acknowledged leader would be Rev. Henry McNeil Turner (1834-1915), then of Macon, who was further elected to serve in the state legislature after the convention and who was elected and consecrated bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1880. Like Turner and many other black convention delegates, Dinkins was a minister of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, a denomination always noted for political activism and protest. He was the founding pastor of Union Hill African Methodist Episcopal Church in Ellaville. In a statement in the 1982 History of Schley County, Georgia, Ozie Shipp Wall Thompson reported that after the Civil War Rev. Dinkins led a movement to secure land on which to build a church. Initially, she said, services were held under a bush arbor. Dinkins and his flock purchased land for the church in 1867. AME Bishop Wesley John Gaines, in his book African Methodism in the South; or Twenty-Five Years of Freedom of 1890, listed Dinkins among nineteen men elected to deacon's orders at the February 1869 Annual Conference of the Georgia Conference held at Columbus. The census of 1870 enumerated Dinkins in the 961st Militia District (Ellaville) of Schley County. Although illiterate, he nevertheless had personal property valued at $300. His household included his wife Drucilla whose age is given, implausibly, as 28; a son Jesse, 22; son Jasper, 20; daughter Isabella, 19; son Charles, 14; daughter Molly, 13; daughter Jane, 12; daughter Ada, 11; daughter Eliza , 10; daughter Susan, 8; daughter Emma, 6; daughter Mary, 2; Jesse McCormick, 80; Malinda McCormick, 82; Eli McCormick, 8; and Benjamin Stewart, 85. By 1880 Jesse Dinkins could read and write, according to the census of that year, which gave his age as 62 and that of his wife Drucilla as 45. Other household members were son Jesse, 30; son Charles, 22, daughter Ada, 20; daughter Eliza, 19; daughter Emma, 13; daughter Mollie, 12; daughter Kallie, 11; daughter Lillie, 7; son Lucious?, 4; daughter Sopia, 3; daughter Eldora, 2; granddaughter Mary T., 3; granddaughter Artelia, 2; and nephew Eli McCormick, 18. When Rev. Dinkins arrived in Atlanta in December 1867 for the convention, he was a member of a five-man group of delegates from the 13th Election District, which included Macon, Schley and Sumter Counties, and one of 165 delegates elected to the convention. Other delegates from the 13th were Robert Lumpkin, an African-American from Macon County (Oglethorpe), later elected to the state House of Representatives; F.T. Snead from Macon County; John E. Hall of Sumter; and H.K. McCay of Sumter. The records of the proceedings of the Convention are gathered in the multi-volume Confederate Records of Georgia, compiled by Allen D. Candler. Professor Edmund L. Drago writing in his Black Politicians and Reconstruction in Georgia; A Splendid Failure, a book published in 1982, provides a vivid account of the political wrangling between Democrats and Republicans which resulted in a constitution that gave only limited rights to the ex- slaves. Blacks were denied the right to hold office or serve on juries, for example. In the elections of April 1868, the constitution was ratified, a Republican was elected governor, and the Republicans managed to achieve slight majorities in both houses, including a few blacks. Shortly after the legislative session got underway in July 1868, Democrats, joined by some white Republicans, challenged the right and eligibility of the black legislators to sit in the legislature, setting the stage for their eventual expulsion from the legislature and engendering a climate of hostility and violence against blacks. Henry McNeil Turner and his fellow black Republican legislators remained expelled until the Republican-dominated Congress passed the Congressional Reorganization Act of 1869, which reconvened the 1868 Georgia legislature, reseated the alienated blacks, and purged some Democrats under the Fourteenth Amendment. The time and place of Rev. Dinkins's demise are not known. He and his progeny seem to have moved away from Ellaville. Today a large contingent of Dinkinses are located in and around Macon, but it is not clear that they are descended from the Rev. Jesse Dinkins. Clarence D. White E-mail: [email protected] April 2004

The Schley County News Thursday, July 23, 1893 Watermelon are cheap and plentiful. There were 17 baptised at Shiloh last Sunday. Col. C.R. McCrory spent Monday in Americus. Mr. W.D. Murray spent Monday in Americus. H.A. Peacock went over to Americus Saturday. Mrs. Wynn of Columbus is the guest of Mr. Lindsay. Mr. Ab Woolridge of Friendship was in town Friday. Mr. Ed Bridges of Poindexter was in the city Friday. Miss May Davis of Americus is visiting at the hotel. Mr. Ed Tondee of Americus visited relatives near town this week. Miss Louise Clark of Americus is spending awhile with her brother at the hotel. Mr. Carl Murphy will leave Saturday for Warm Springs, and other summer resorts. Rev. E. Trice has been carrying on a protracted meeting in Ebenezer this week. Mrs. Smith and family of Minneola Tex., are the guest(s) of Mr. R.M. Murphy this week. Mr. A. Hill and Miss Mittie Meyers attended protracted meeting at Mt. Vernon Friday. Mr. T.J. Murphy presented this office with some very fine peaches last week. Thanks, call again. J.M. Murphy left Wednesday for Griffin, where he goes to attend the clerks convention. Call at this office and examine our new line of maps and charts. We will get you one cheap. Mr. C.H. Green, who has been visiting home folks near town, returned to Shellman yesterday. Mrs. H. Owens returned home from Columbus Friday, her little niece Miss ?ay Young accompanying her. Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Peacock, Mr. Lon Arrington, and Miss Hattie Arrington went over to Shiloh Sunday. Mr. E. Wall left Sunday for an extended trip to Wall's crossing, Putnam and various other seaport towns. John Cato, who shot Lum Perry last week near Lacrosse was captured in Mr. Bagley's gin house near Americus. The motion for bail in the Heath case came up before Judge Fish Friday, which met the refusal of the Judge. Mrs. J.C. Williams left for Boilingbroke Friday, where she will spend several weeks with her son Dr. B. Williams. Miss Stella Scarborough, who has been the guest of Mrs. Burten (Burton) for several weeks, returned to her home in Americus Monday. Bud (Anthony J.) Hill, Misses Leila and Mary Hornady, Lillie Patterson, Mary Williamson left yesterday to join the fishing party. Mrs. B.F. Crittenden, and her daughter Ada, who has been visiting relatives here, returned to her home in Shellman yesterday. Mr. Olin Dixon, thriving young business man of Americus, spent Sunday with his father, P.F. Dixon, on Broard (Broad) Street. Mrs. W.H. McCrory, who has been the guest of Mr. J.B. Williamson for several days, returned to her home in Columbus Sunday. Miss Emmie Baldwin who has been visiting in Oglethorpe returned home last week much to the joy of her many friends and admirers. Miss Berta Crisp one of Americus's most popular and charming young lady's and daughter of our beloved Speaker is visiting Mrs. Burten on Church St. A baseball club is being organized here, and as soon as the boys practice up a little they will challenge any club in the State. The boys played some splendid ball last season and they can do it again. Jim Hart and Gene Williams two colored men on Mr. Gays place, became involved in a quarrel one day last week, and resulting in one being badly bruised on the head and the other severly cut. It was all about their sweethearts. Mr. Rutherford Ross chief clerk in the Express Office at Americus, was arrested Friday on the charge of being short several thousand dollars with that company. It is to be hoped that the shortage will be explained. He was released on pond (bond). The little folks were given an ice cream party at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Wells on Oglethorpe street Thursday evening. We sent a reporter down to write up the occasion in grand style but they wouldn't offer him any cream, and of course he refused to give us a description of it. Mr. J.C. Trice, formerly editor of the News, left Monday for Tallahassee, Fla., where he has accepted a position with one of the leading daily papers of the "Land of Flowers." Mr. Trice has made many warm friends, during his connection with the paper, who regret very much to have him leave us. OFF ON A FISHING EXPEDITION A fishing party composed of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. H. Owens, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Murphy, Mrs. McElmurray, Misses Nell Davis, Lula Murphy, Lilla Everette, Charlie Wynn Baisden, Minnie McElmurray, May Young, Eva Wall, Messrs. H.J. Williams, W.E. and J.H. Cheney, E. Wall, A. Hill left Thursday for Sedar (Cedar) Creek, where they will hunt, fish, fight mosquitos, boat ride, catch cold, steal chickens, watermelon and peaches, alarm the neighborhood with their serenades, and do many other things for enjoyment. The party stays until Saturday if blackberries are plentiful in that portion of the world. J.W. Burk Jr. of Macon was struck and killed by lightning Sunday. He was spending the week at Cumberland. Sedar Creek 7-19-92, (should be '93) Mr. Editor. Our party arrived here yesterday morning about 10 o'clock. We are nicely fitted up, having a big time generally. The girls seem to be enjoying themselves very much. We sent them out this am to pick blackberries as our rations are getting scarce. The chicken committee put in some very fine work last night. They will go out again tonight. Every watermelon patch in the community is being closely inspected. We had quite a battle with the mosquitos. We thought once of having to wire the governor for military aid but after several hours (of) hard fighting, we succeeded in replusing our huge foes. Rats are to (too) numerous to mention. They stole Johns shoes last night and now he has a severe cold and nothing between him and the ground. Z. and Mr. W. are doing the most of the courting. The train is coming and I want to get this off, come up and join us but bring plenty of rashion and buckets to pick blackberries.--Rusher. RUNAWAY SCRAPE Last Monday evening while Mamie Lee Perry and Minnie Williamson were out driving in the little cart belonging to Mr. Ed Hornady, the mule being so very small, and the cart so large and heavy, the mule was unable to hold back his great burden, so he was run over, throwing the girls out on the rail road track and the cart and mule fell in a ditch. The cart was literally torn to pieces. The girls received a considerable scare and a few bruises. Hotel de Peacock arrivals this week are A.W. Hewet, Columbus; A.E. Jones, Richmond; F. Lanier, Americus; A.B. Wilkerson, Columbus. end # 28.

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The Schley County News Thursday, July 14, 1893 No. 27 Mr. J.E. Clark spent Sunday in Americus. Capt. and Mrs. R.S. Burten (Burton) visited Americus Tuesday. A protracted meeting is in progress at Ebenezer this week. Mr. J.W. Pearson made a flying visit to Columbus Monday. Miss Hattie Arrington of Quitman is visiting relatives here. Dr. W.D. Sears and family spent Saturday and Sunday at Shiloh. Col. Dock Hixon of Americus was in town yesterday on legal business. Miss Eva Cheney is visiting relatives and friends in Oglethorpe this week. Mrs. Annie Hudson of Minneola, Texas is visiting relatives of this place. Mr. Ben Green brought a melon to town Saturday that tipped the scales at 51 pounds. Mr. H.T. Owens returned home Sunday from a short visit to the city of spindles. The little folks will have an ice cream supper tonight at the residence of Mrs. McElmurrays. Col. J.R. Williams went to Americus Monday on legal business connected with the Heath case. Messrs. E. Wall and S.A.B. Williamson went to Americus Saturday and returned on the afternoon train. Robt. Well's new house is nearing completion. It will be one of the handsomest residences in Ellaville. Miss Julia Peacock returned Tuesday from Montezuma and Americus where she has been visiting friends. Dr. J.N. Cheney, Mrs. Cheney and Foster and Mr. A.J. Hill and Miss Leila Hornady spent the day yesterday at Knowltons Springs. If you owe this paper anything please do not be backward about coming forward and settling. We are particularly in need of funds just now. A jolly party of Ellaville folks will leave next Tuesday morning for Stuarts Mill, where they will spend a week or ten days fishing and hunting. Mr. G.W. Tison gladdened the hearts of the News force last Tuesday with three large watermelons, from his farm near town. They were the best we have had this season. Mr. John Henry Mott of Monro county was here several days this week looking after the gathering and shipping of the first crop of peaches from his young orchard in this county. Mr. Bunk Dozier and Miss Unis Barns two popular young people of this county were happily united in marriage last Sunday near Ebenezer. The News extends congratulations. Hon. R. Don McLeod, the mayor of Oglethorpe, the coming lawyer of Southwest Georgia and the editor of that sprightly little journal, the Macon County Citizen, spent several days in Ellaville last week on business. Miss May Everette, who has been visiting her friend Miss Lula Murphy several weeks, returned to her home in Fort Valley last Saturday. Several of our young men are affilcted with a very disconsolate appearance as a consequence. The application for bail for Robert Heath came up for hearing before Judge Fish at Americus Monday. The State asked a continuance until Friday, which was granted. Public sentiment here seems to favor the application. A telegram received here Monday afternoon by (faded) H. Smith, from Blackshea (faded).... it the sad intelligence of the death of his brother at that place. The Doctor, accompanied by his sister left on the evening train to attend the funeral. Lum Perry and John Kateom, colored tenants on Sim Allen's place near LaCrosse, became involved in a quarrel yesterday, resulting in the former being fatally shot by the latter. The full particulars of the affair have not been received at this office up to the hour of going to press. One of the latest improvements at the Peacock House is waterworks and bath rooms. The News man has a standing invitation to go down and take a plunge when it gets to hot for him in the office. Thanks, Captain, just consider the room engaged for the second of August, the day Tommie speaks at the Cross Roads. Mr. I.L. Lindsay, the champion melon grower of this section, gave a few of his friends a rare treat Sunday morning. He brought in a 53 1/2 pound melon and set'em up to the editor of the News and nine others who were congreagted in front of Dr. Cheney's store discussing the comforts of a glorious summer day with the thermometer dancing around 92 in the shade. There was plenty for all and it was as good as any we ever mashed a tooth into. Dock says if any one can beat this he will come again. POINDEXTER B.B. Brooks of Montezuma visited friends here last week. Master Lanie Snider of Americus is spending vacation with Howard Bridges. Jordan Hicks and sister, Miss Nora, spent Sunday with friends at this place. Jordan stood the examination for teachers license the 25th of June and came through alive, but says it was a close shave and he intends to invest in a different type of license next time. Misses Stella and Kittie Tison and Mary Williamson of Ellaville are visiting Miss pearl Bridges. Probably this explains the visit of the young dentist Mr. Brooks at this place. Mr. R.H. Bridges left this week for Dawson where he will visit relatives. A special from Savannah says: At Blakely Saturday night Editor Robinson of the Blakely Observer shot Editor Howard of the Early County News. The dificulty arose from an article printed in Howard's paper reflecting on the character of a woman who had just arrived in town. The wound is not serious. LOVELY LAWN PARTY The young people were highly enteratined last Friday evening by a party given in honor of Misses Lilla and May Everette of Ft. Valley and Miss Charlie Wynn Baisden of Americus. Seats were arranged in the grove near the Baptist Church. The beauty of this charming nook was enhanced by the soft light from japanees lanterns hung in the rich green canopy, the mellow rays flling upon numerous tete tete tables where delicious refreshments such as ice cream, cakes and fruits of all description, were served in abundance. The credit of this delightful evening is due to Miss Minnie McElmurray, Messrs. E. Wall and S. Williamson, who in their pleasant way spared no pains to make it an evening of rare pleasure. The following couples were arranged by the committee, J.E. Clark, with Miss Lila Murphy; E.Wall, with Miss Charlie Wynn Baisden; H.A. Peacock, with Miss May Everette; S. Williamson, with Miss Lilla Everette; W.E. Cheney, with Miss Florence Tison; A.J. Hill, with Miss Eva Wall; ! S.T. Collins, with Miss Minnie McElmurray; N.Stuart with Miss Leila Hornady; P.E. Taylor, with Miss Mary Hornady; A(rthur) Hill with Miss Mitiie Myers; B. Reid, with Miss Maud Hudson; C. Murphy, with Miss Blanch Hudson; J.W. Pearson, with Miss Julia Peacock; J.C. Trice, with Miss Emmie Baldwin; Chapereons, Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Munro, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Williams and Mrs. McElmurray. The invitations gotten out for this occassion were beautifully made in accordance with the latest French design. When the hour of departure came, each one seeking their escort, leaving the beautiful park, pouring forth from their lips these words: Long may we treasure on memory's scroll, This festive occassion and feat to the soul. It begins to look like the Hon. Hoke Smith was very much in earnest when he promised to reform the pension office. According to a recent ruling of this one thousand fraudulent pensioners have been dropped from the roll, and the revision is just commenced. end # 27.

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The Schley County News, Thursday, July 7, 1893 No. 26 Mr. P.S. Stevens was in town Saturday. Several couples attended meeting at Phillipi Sunday. Watermelons are plentiful everywhere except this office. A crowd of boys went out serenading Monday night. Miss Julia Peacock is visiting Montezuma this week. Mr. C.J. Green of Shellman visited relatives in town Saturday. When bringing melons to town remmember that we are very fond of them. Mr. J.A. Everett of Fort Valley visited relatives here this week. Misses Alice and Leila Arrington of Shiloh visited the Hotel de Peacock Friday. Mr. R.W. Glover left Monday for Sycamore where he will take charge of a school. Mr. Chas. Davis of Americus was in town a few hours last week on important business. Miss Mamie Harper, who for the past week has been the guest of Dr. Sears, returned Friday. Miss Nelia Davis who has been visiting her for several weeks returned to her home in Americus Tuesday. Master Edgar and Preston McCrory came down from Columbus Friday and will spend a while with relatives. Masters Joe Lewis and Ed Foster and Miss Martha Law who have been the pleasant visitors of Dr. Cheney for the past few weeks, returned to their home in Atlanta Saturday. AN EVENING OF PLEASURE On last Tuesday evening a party of our young people enjoyed themselves to the utmost on a moonlight drive, gotten up by some of the young men, complimentary to the visiting young ladies. A most commodius vehicle, well supplied with straw, and drawn by four handsome bays was furnished by that clever gentleman A.C. Murray, who is ever ready to aid in helping others to enjoy themselves. The drive was begun at 9:50 p.m. at which time the following couples were on hand: Mr. P.E. Taylor with Miss Leila Murphy, Mr. Ed Cheney with Miss Lula Everett, Mr. H. Stewart with Miss Mary Hornady, Mr. Sam Williamson with Miss May Everett, Mr. Zeke Wall with Miss Charlie Wynn Baisden, and Mr. N. Stewart with Miss Leila Hornady. After serenading the town a visit was made to Mr. V.H. Tondee's who cordially invited the party to a delightful feast of melons. Afterwards serenading was again indulged in until the wee small hours when all returned home pronouncing this as one of the most pleasant evenings of their lives, and wishing for many more of the like.--Participant. Mr. Dave Mayo and (an?) honored and respected citizen of Americus died Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. W(?) Allen are spending a few days at Knowltons to get the benefit of the spring water. Farmers will have their crops laid by in a few days and then they will have nothing to do but to wait for the harvest. The remains of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Threlkeld of Americus were brought up Tuesday and taken to Poindexter for interment. (Note: Period maps indicate that Poindexter would have been at or about the current day location of Mt. Vernon Cemetery on the (today) Schley/Macon Line. I believe this to be Threlkeld, Mary Amanda 7-12-1891 7-03-1893 who is buried in Mt. Vernon Cemetery). http://www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/gainfo/histcountymaps/schley1885bmap.htm Miss Janie Wimberly, a most charming young lady of Lumpkin, arrived Monday and will be the guest of Mrs. Munro for several days. Austin Grantham of Tifton, who has been visiting in this county became deranged one day last week, was tried Tuesday, adjudged insane and is now in jail awaiting orders from the asylum authorities. ST(A)TEMENT Of the condition of the Planters Bank of Ellaville, located at Ellaville, Ga., on the 1st day of July 1893. Resources Notes and bills discounted $35,295.04 Over drafts 410.32 Banking house and lot 1,000.00 Furniture and fixtures 1,732.98 Other real estate, etc. 824.07 Due from state banks & bankers 304.28 Due not in this state 1,326.53 Cah on hand, viz-- Currency 542.00 Gold 470.00 Silver 1,454.50 Uncollected checks 70.68 Other cash items, viz-- Current expenses 727.85 Interest paid 151.67 Total $44,319.92 Liabilities Capital stock, paid up $25,000.00 Surplus 2,000.00 Undivided profits, viz-- Exchange 73.31 Interest 580.62 Due depositors, viz-- Subject to check 3,169.45 Demand and time certificates 8,496.54 Bills payable 5,000.00 Total $44,319.92 Classification of debts due said bank *In suit 9,129.30 Not in suit 26,165.74 Good $26,165.74 Doubtful 9,129.30 Georgia Schley County Before me came J.E. Clark, cashier of the Planters Bank of Ellaville, who, being duly sworn, says that the above ststement is a true condition of said bank as shown by the books of (on?) file in said bank and he further swears that since last return made to State Bank Examiner, of the condition of said bank, to the affiants knowledge and belief, that the said bank, through its officers, have not violated or evaded any obligation imposed by law, unless buying commercial paper at a greater rate of interest than allowed by law is so considered. J.E. Clarke. Cashier Planters Bank of Ellaville Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of July 1893. A. Allen, N.P., Schley Co., Ga. *Secured by stocks, first mortgage bonds,etc. A pistol duel has taken place between two ladies near Berlin, four other ladies acting as seconds. The ladies were not amazons, and owing to their awkward handling of the weapons, explains the Chicago Herald, the incident had no evil consequences, but it illustrates the progressive spirit of the time for women thus heroically to avenge their wrongs. Krupp's immense gun will remain permanently in Chicago. After the fair(world's fair?), the Chicago Herald states, it will be set up in such a position as to sweep the lake and to defend the city against the possible approach of hostile fleets. It has sufficient reach to protect the city's whole coast line, and can throw a projectile weighing a ton, more or less, through any ironclad afloat. Of 1000 deaths in Europe, sixteen are by viloence; in the United States forty-one. Many of those family names ending in "ingham" are of Teutonic origin and their formation prove that they run back into the infancy of German history. The "ing" in such cases is a patronymic and the "ham" is merely "heim," meaning home. The double suffix indicates the swarming off of a family or tribe from the original settlement. The subtrial settlements are written all over the map of Europe wherever Teutonic people are or have been. It is reported that Professor Koch is still hard at work with his experiments in the line of conquering tuberculosis, and the claim to success, made for him three years ago, cannot successfully be disputed. Professor Scaglione, of Paris, quotes Doctor Koch as saying that the liquid which he has produced in his laboratory shows marvelous efficiacy in curing consumption. He administers the remedy now by inhalation, and not by injection, as he did the much talked of lymph. The first electric locomotive has been built at Lynn, Mass., and is now in practical operation in the yard of the General Electric Company. An island has been discovered in the Atlantic in latitude twenty-nine degrees two minutes north, longitude 137 degrees fifty-nine minutes west, which is only nine feet across. Pine oil and pine cones are now being imported from Norway, to be sold as disinfectants against a possible cholera scare this summer. The cone is placed on the mouth of a sort of lamp, and the latter contains the oil. A wick communicates with the cone, and this is sufficiently porous to permit the odor of the oil to escape. Pine oil is much used in Italy as a disinfectant in cases of Roman fever. Its penetrating odor is unpleasant to most persons, though some learn to like it. It is the popular belief that the human body is heavier after death than during life, but this is a fallacy. Its weight is apparently greater by reason of its inertness and rigidity, but, in fact, it is very slightly lighter, the difference being attributable to the post-mortem loss of moisture, which is no longer replaced by the absorption through the lungs of gases from the atmosphere, or fluid taken into the stomach. The weight of the body is considerably lessened when disintegration of the tissues sets in, and ammonia and putrefactive gases are evolved in appreciable quantities. LEGAL ADVERTISING Application for Leave to Sell land Georgia Schley County J.W. Snipes administrator on the estate of Mrs. J.G. Snipes, deceased, has applied to me for leave to sell the realty belonging to said estate; and all persons interested are hereby notified to file there objections, if any they have, on or before the first Monday in August next. Witness my hand and official signature, this July 3rd 1893. T.B. Meyers, Ordinary. Application for Guardianship Georgia Schley County Whereas A.M. Caskey has made application in terms of law for letters of Guardianship for the persons and property of Lillie Carter (fornerly Battle), C.L. Battle, Jr., and Charlie Battle, minor children of T.J. Battle, late of said county, deceased, all persons interested are hereby notified of said application and are requested to show cause before me at my office in Ellaville, Ga. on the 1st Monday in Aug. 1893 why said application should not be granted as prayed for. Witness my hand and seal of office this 3rd day of July 1892. T.B. Myers, Ordinary. Application for Letters of Administration. Georgia Schley County To all it may concern; Miss Laura Jones having in proper form, applied for permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of Alfred Mayo, late of said county, this is to cite all and singular, the creditors and next of kin of Alfred Mayo to be and appear at my office within the time allowed by law, and show cause, if any they can why permanent administration should not be granted to Laura Jones on Alfred Mayo's estate on First monday in August 1893. Witness my hand and official signature, this the 3rd day of July 1893. T.B. Meyers, Ordinary. end # 26

Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Edgar M Butt June 26 1893 ************************************************ 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 [email protected] April 17, 2004, 7:23 am The Schley County News Thursday, June 29, 1893 The Schley County News Thursday, June 29, 1893 No. 25 DEATH OF COL. EDGAR M. BUTT "Col. Butt is dead," was the message flashed over the wires Monday morning fallinf with peculiar sadness on many hearts in Ellaville where he was well known and loved as few men have been. We have no heart to attempt a eulogy of our dead friend. While we realize fully that his death created a void that cannot be filled yet witnessing his heroic suffering and changed physical condition we cannot grieve that the great and noble heart has ceased its weary throbing and that the matyr has laid down the cross to receive the crown in that city where no night falls and joy springs eternal. Col. Butt was the soul of honor and fidelity in all his relations to his country and his fellowmen and his magnificent soul went to peace and rest as no man could have gone save through the atoning blood of Christ. In the church that he loved in Buena Vista the last sad tribute was paid by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and all that was mortal of this gifted man was interred with Masonic honors. He is not dead in lives made better by his own, he lives forever. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb

The Schley County News Thursday, June 29, 1893 No. 25 DEATH OF COL. EDGAR M. BUTT "Col. Butt is dead," was the message flashed over the wires Monday morning falling with peculiar sadness on many hearts in Ellaville where he was well known and loved as few men have been. We have no heart to attempt a eulogy of our dead friend. While we realize fully that his death created a void that cannot be filled yet witnessing his heroic suffering and changed physical condition we cannot grieve that the great and noble heart has ceased its weary throbing and that the matyr has laid down the cross to receive the crown in that city where no night falls and joy springs eternal. Col. Butt was the soul of honor and fidelity in all his relations to his country and his fellowmen and his magnificent soul went to peace and rest as no man could have gone save through the atoning blood of Christ. In the church that he loved in Buena Vista the last sad tribute was paid by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and all that was mortal of this gifted man was interred with Mason! ic honors. He is not dead in lives made better by his own, he lives forever. LOCAL DEPARTMENT Mrs. J.R. Williams has the finest garden in Ellaville and is so generous that her friends have enjoyed many a delightful treat in the way of fresh tender vegetables. The large pear orchard belonging to Mr. Chappell Murray is so full of fruit that already the trees are bending under the weight and it will be impossible for them to sustain the fruit until it is fully grown. It would interest anyone to visit the chicken yard at Dr. Cheney's home, the large incubator was filled with eggs three weeks ago is now turning out dozens of ??ving downy healthy little chicks. Mrs. Cheney is delighted with this improved method and thinks it will be a pleasant and profitable business. Mr. A.J. Walters who has been suffering from an attack of fever concluded when he was first taken sick that he would discard all medicine and try the virtues of Electropoise. He has rapidly improved and was able to ride yesterday. He is enthusiastic in his praise of this wonderful instrument. (Note: From, "The Medical Messiahs: A Social History of Health Quackery in Twentieth-Century America." One of quackdom's early Edisons was Hercules Sanche, who marketed first the Electropoise and then the Oxydonor. Each was a sealed metal cylinder, and to one end was attached an uninsulated flexible cord ending in a small disc, to be attached to wrist or ankle with an elastic band. "The Electropoise," Sanche said, "supplies the needed amount of electric force to the system, and by its thermal action places the body in condition to absorb oxygen through the lungs and pores." The main difference between the Electropoise and the Oxydonor was that the latter cost $35 instead of $10. Their commercial success bred countless imitators, one of them the Oxypathor. This gadget merits an honored place in the history of anti-quackery, for in 1915, after a long and hotly contested legal battle, the Post Office Department had won a criminal fraud case against its maker, the first victo! ry against a quack device, offering the hope of at least some control over outrageously fraudulent gadgets if promoted by mail.) We call attention of our readers to the ad of the Leavenwerth Business College which appears elsewhere in this paper. The fact that they offer to give instructuions free to introduce their College shows that they have faith in their ability. This is a fine opportunity to gain a practical business eduacation at home and we advise our young people to investigate the matter and profit by it. (Note: the ad offers a free mail corresponednce course of instruction in double and single entry book keeping and business arithmetic, 40 lessons. The institution was located in Leavenworth, Kan.) PERSONALS Mr. Cleve Davis spent Sunday in Ellaville. Miss May Davis is visiting Mrs. Eugene Dixon. Mr. Will McElmurray visited Ellaville this week. Mr. P.E. Taylor is spending the week in the country. Miss Minnie McElmurray is visiting relatives in Montezuma. Mr. Hitt a cotton buyer from Americus was in town Tuesday. Mrs. M.M. McCrory returned Saturday from a visit to Americus. Mrs. W.T. Scoville of Buena Vista was a pleasant visitor to Ellaville this week. Miss Mamie Harper of Friendship is spending the week with relatives in town. Miss Jamie Wimberly of Lumpkin is visiting her friend Mrs. H.S. Munro. Mrs. Tom Walker of LaCrosse visited the family of Rev. R.F. Williamson Sunday. Miss Mattie Kleckley of Macon county visited the family of Dr. W.D. Sears Sunday. Mrs. J.L. McCrory of New Smyrna, Fla. is visiting the family of Mr. C.R. McCrory. Miss Charlie Wynn Baisden of Americus is spending a few days with relatives in town. Misses Mary and Leila Hornady attended the funeral of Col. E.M. Butt Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Crittenden and daughter of Shellman are visiting relatives in town. Mrs. R.J. Perry and nieces Ira and Ora Perry came up from Americus Tuesday to spend a few days with relatives. Miss Nina Hornady who has been visiting in Ellaville for several days returned to her home in Atlant(a) Tuesday. Mr. Will Hornady came up from Atlanta Saturday to visit the home folks. On Monday he went up to Indian Springs to spend a few days. Miss Lula Murphy has returned home and there is sorrow in the hart (heart) of a certain gentleman of real estate propensities--Ft. Valley Leader. Queen Victoria is sovereign over one continent, 100 peninsulas, 1000 lakes, 2000 rivers and 10,000 islands---such, at least, is the statement of a loyal Canadian newspaper. Says the Philadelphia Ledger: The experiment of mounting soldiers on bicycles has been repeated by General Miles. In time it may become a valuable arm to the military service, as it already is in the English and French armies. The rough condition of most American roads may lead to some modification of the ordinary form of bicycle which will better adapt it to carry soldiers fully equipped for service. Jewellers are showing small wares of aluminum, a metal having the appearance of silver, but only about one-fourth its weighs and resisting corrision like gold. As it is a good conductor of heat, and retains it better than copper, it is predicted that it will become in time the material for many cooking itensils. It will not need to be tinned nor porcelain-lined. In the German Army it has already been introduced for canteens and other uses. Scarlet fever has broken out in Macon and the schools have been closed. The Central R.R. is bankrupt and will be sold as soon as pacticable. There is strong hope that the South western division may be saved. Terrible floods in Mississippi and Louisiana have caused the los of nearly a million dollars to the farmer. end # 25.

The Schley County News Thursday, June 22, 1893 No. 24 LOCAL DEPARTMENT A wagon load of watermelons were on the streets Tuesday. Mr. Jasper Black died at his home near Lowe Monday morning. The continuous rains have seriously injured the watermelon crop which up to a few weeks ago was quite promising. A few melons have been on the market this week. Misses Agnes and Kittie Wimbish will leave for Savannah Saturday. On Monday they sail on the "City of Birmingham" for New York were they will make their home with aunt Mrs. Brown and enter one of the best schools in the Metropolis. Rev. M.A. Phillips assisted by other ministers is conducting a series of meetings at the Methodist church. The merchants have aggreed to close at seven o'clock so that everyone may have the opportunity to attend these services. The picnic at Fellowship on last Saturday was in every respect a most delightful occasion. The large numbr that went out from Ellaville enjoyed it thoroughly and are enthusiastic in their praise of the clever and generous people who showed them so many kind attentions. Mr. Ed Strange is now in the Dry Goods house of Moses & Son, Columbus where he will be pleased to receive his friends and give his personal attention to all. Mr. Strange is a competent and popular salesman and this firm is fortunate in having secure(d) (his) service. Staurday was a day of picnics and none were more heartily enjoyed than the outing given by Mrs. C.H. Smith to her Sunday School class and (a) number of her lady friends at Lumpkin Springs. A more charming and romantic spot could not have been selected and the perfectly congenial party, tempting delicasies and beautiful surroundings left nothing to be desired. H.C. Hornady of Atlanta, S.E. Hornady, Williamson, Dixon, Murphy, Munroe, McCrory, Peacock and Miss Mattie Meyers. PERSONALS Mr. Mose McGarrah was in town Saturday. Mr. Will Dextr of Madison is visiting relatives today. Messrs. J.M. Murray and C.L. Battle visited Americus Monday. Mr. Sam Williamson is at home from Oxford to spend vacation. Mrs. H.S. Davis and daughter Miss Neila are guests of Mrs. Eugene Dixon. Mr. J.H. Mott of Forsythe spent a few days with relatvies in Ellaville this week. Miss Nettie Hays and Pearl Walker were pleasant visitors to Ellaville last week. Miss Lula Murphy returned Saturday from a pleasant visit to Macon and Fort Valley. Little Miss Stella Scarborough of Americus is spending vacation with relatives in Ellaville. Misses Liela and May Everett of Fort Valley will be th guest(s) of Miss Lula Murphy for several weeks. Prof. B.K. Scott and family will leave Saturday for Harris County where they will spend the summer. Messrs. J.D. Duncan and George Hill (?) of Grangersville were among their old Ellaville friends last week. Misses Mamie and Jewel Johnson of Grangersville attended the closing exercises of our school last week. Mr. Chappell and family came over from Friendship Friday to witness the closing exercises of the E.V.H. school. Little Ethel Strange of New Smyrna, Fla. came up Tuesday to spend several weeks at the home of her uncles Mr. C.R. McCrory. Mr. Sam Bridges and his charming sister Miss Pearl who has been attending the E.V.H. School returned to their home at Poindexter Saturday. Mr. Sam Cockrell who has been spending several weeks in Ellaville recuperating from a serious illness returned to his home at Sycamore Saturday. CLOSING EXERCISES OF THE E.V.H. SCHOOL. Many visitors were in town last week to attend the exercises of Prof. Scott's school. The weather was all that could be desired, cool and delightful. Thursday evening the Lyceum Society composed of the larger girls and boys of the school entertained a fine audience with charades, recitations, etc. The opening piece an address by Mr. E. Wall was full of sound wisdom and listened to with great interest. A debate on the question "should immigration be restricted" was vigorously entered into by six of the young men. Both the negative and affirmative sides were ably championed and this discussion was really the most interesting feature of the evening. The music for the occasion was not up to the usual standard. No teacher of this divine art was employed in the school the past session consequently the "concord of sweet sound" was discussed by outside talent. Friday morning at ten o'clock the examinations of the different classes was begun. The patrons and friends of the s! chool were much pleased with the thorough work of the teacher and pupils. The program for Friday evening was well arranged and the large audience that greeted the little folks attested their appreciation of the many pleasing features by preserving perfect order and giving the closest attention. There was a small fire at Lacrosse Monday afternoon. Mr. Lucius Dixon's buggy house with about a hundred bushels of cotton seed and a road cart was consumed. Mr. Dixon had just that morning had every thing on the place insured except the house that was burned. A late report of the Department of Agriculture states that the United States produces three fourths of all the corn grown in the world. Iowa stands first on the list and Ohio seventh. There are numerous cases of measles in Andrew Cha(p)el neighborhood. We are glad to announce that the editor of the News is expected home next Wednesday. Mrs. Cleveland and baby Ruth have gone to Gray Gable where the President will join them later in the summer. After a long and tedious trial Lizzie Borden stands acquitted of the terrible crime of which she was accuse(d). Mr. Will Jackson of Americus has been sentenced to sixteen years in the Ohio penitentiary for making counterfeit money. POINDEXTER DOTS Too much rain for crops. Miss Mamie, Jewel and Bob Johnson of Grangerville spent Sunday with friends of this place. Several from Poindexter attended the closing exercises of the E.V.H. school an(d) announced it quite a success. Mrs.Little returned home Saturday. Mr. James Kelly is very sick at present but we hope to see him up again soon. Fire broke out in Americus Monday night (in) the basement of the drug store in the new postoffice the largest and most disastrous fire for years would occur in spite of the fine work of the department. Mims drug store was entirely wrecked by smoke and water. The postoffice and Oliver's book store were also badly smoked, and the office in the second story of the postoffice block were also damaged. The Allen House adjoined caught fire, but was saved with slight damage. The total damage is about $10,000. The saving of the block when the fire had spread through the cellars of three continuous buildings was one of the best pieces of work ever done by the department. Prof. M.D. Herring's school at Ebenezer will close Friday night 28th with a concert. A very interesting program has been arranged and the large audience will be well entertained for several hours. An address by Dr. H.S. Munro will be a pleasant feature of the evening. All who attended Mr. Herring's concert last summer know what to expect and a large number from Ellaville will be present. CENTRAL R.R. OF GEORGIA (Note: I am unable to reproduce the timetable as printed, but will list the stops and their order as presented in the ad.) Americus Lacrosse Ellaville Putnam Wigginville Buena Vista Zelobee Ida Vesper Halloca Ochillee Muscogee Columbus end # 24.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Golden Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Rd.2ADE/114.1 Message Board Post: I am researching the Henry Golden (b. ca 1800) family who are recorded in the 1840 Census of Pike Co, AL. One of his sons Jim Matthew Golden appears to have been born in Harris County Georgia ca 1823. I believe other family members of this Golden family also went to Panola Co., Texas. Would like to exchange information with you as I think Martha Heneretta maybe a daughter of Henry Golden.