Marion County GaArchives Photo person.....Imogene Sears/Wedding Day August 2 1911 ************************************************ 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: Martha Rainey [email protected] September 27, 2003, 8:17 am Source: Martha Rainey Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/marion/photos/ph257imogenes.jpg Image file size: 63.4 Kb This is a picture of my great-grandmother on her wedding day. Imogene Sears born February 2, 1890, died July 7, 1978 daughter of Dr. William David Sears and Emma Delulah Battle. Married Dr. Boyce Tucker Rainey I, on August 2, 1911 in Ellaville. Was called "Mama Doc" by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

The Schley County News Friday, Sept. 24th, 1909 No.37 SCHLEY COUNTY BOYS HONORED AT THE THIRD AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE In the reorganization of the military department of the school, H.W. Rainey has been elected Captain of Company B, and J.M. Cook, First Sargent of Company B. Glenn Boland is Sargent Major of the Battalion. Mr. Cook is a senior and will be one of the first graduating class; Messrs. Rainey and Boland are both Juniors and stand high in their classes. The school is in a most prosperous condition. Arrangements are now being made to open up the Simmons home for a girls' dormitory. Thus the school will be able to admit about 25 more pupils. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. W.D.Murray is spending the week in Americus. Mr. Charlie Pickard had business in Americus this week. Mrs. A. Allen gives notice of her Millinery opening with this issue. Thirteen cent cotton seems to be the talk in Ellaville. Mr. Walter Sellars is confined to his home with fever. Prof. W.E. Nichols, of Boston, is here today on business. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Arrington, of Americus, spent several days here this week with relatives. Bishop Seth Ward, of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, died Monday, at Tokyo, Japan. Mr. J.W. Barnes, from Murray, was in town Wednesday and dropped-in and paid his subscription for 1999. Little J.R. Jordan, who has been quite sick for the past two days, is now much better. Superintendant Stevens is doing some good work on the public roads. So soon as the gang is increased, the work will go on nicely. Now, since Uncle Joe Hall, of Bibb, will not again offer for the legislature, that honorable body can change the game law each year at a reduced expense to the state. The friends of Miss Julia Scarborough will regret to learn that she happened to the misfortune of falling o the stairway last Tuesday, which resulted in the breaking of her arm. Hon. Seab Wright, of prohibition fame, has announced that he will never again offer an office "so long as there is breath in his body." He, perhaps, thinks he did plenty when he killed old booze in Georgia. We hope our readers will not forget that under the new registration law, it is necessary to register six months before any election to be entitled to vote. If you desire to vote in the election next year, don't forget this. It is not much to say of a man that he never had an enemy. You could write that over a cabbage head. It would be appropriate in an essay on mush. It makes a first class epitaph above the grave of an ox. If you never did anything to make anybody mad, you have been called a man merely through courtesy. You should apply for a place as a dummy in the window of a clothing store. GLENN HOLLY ITEMS We have had lots of rain in our community for the past few days which damaged the cotton that was open in the fields. The sick in the community are improving, we are glad to say. The singing given Saturday afternoon by Miss Helen Tondee was enjoyed very much. Only the young people were in a hard rain going home. Mr. Tucker Rainey left Saturday for Atlanta to attend the Medical College. His many friends wish for him a bright and prosperous future in his new course of study. Mr. Eugene Snipes and Mr. Edmond Perry, of Tazewell, were pleasant visitors in our neighborhood Sunday. Miss Helen Tondee entertained most delightfully a number of her friends Saturday evening in honor of her visitors, Misses Minnie Jones and Ida Johnson. Miss Marietta Lucas visited Miss Nell Lumpkin Saturday and Sunday. Mrs.J.H. Sellars is in Ellaville on a visit to her son, Mr. Walter, who is quite sick with fever. The entire community was saddened on last Friday afternoon to know the reaper of death had visited Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sellars' home, and claimed their bright infant son, Henry Stephen, as one of the little angels of heaven. He was sick only a few days with cholera infantum and his death came as a shock to all. We would like to hear form Concord, Lewis, and Midway through the columns of the News. end # 37.

Marion County GaArchives Photo place.....Stevens Family Plantation Home ************************************************ 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: Judith Gresham [email protected] September 26, 2003, 5:52 pm Source: Gloria S. Corales Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/marion/photos/ph253stevensf.jpg Image file size: 34.8 Kb Here is what was written on the back of the picture. Home of Attalissa Sparks and Hampton Stevens. They married in Putnam County Georgia in 1820. 1828 they moved to Harris County, Georgia. In 1848 they moved to Marion County, Georgia. This home was built during the 1850's, It burned in about 1912. >From Judy: Hampton and Attalissa were married 19 January 1829. They gave this home to their son Putnam Sparks Stevens and his wife Louisa Josephine Hurt Stevens after their marriage in 1857. Sometime after the 1860 Marion county census Hampton and Attalissa moved to Randolph County, GA. They are buried at Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery, Shellman, GA. Putnam and Josephine lived here until their deaths in 1913 and 1914 respectively. Their son Robert W. Stevens inherited the home and it burned to the ground. Robert and his wife rebuilt the home to its exact specifications and that home also burned a few years later. The original Plantation was called "Peachtree". The small town of Putnam, GA was named for Putnam Sparks Stevens as he gave the land to the railroad for the Depot. Additional Comments: Gloria S. Corales graciously contributed this photo. This plantation was located in Marion county, almost on the Schley county line. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.9 Kb

Thanks to Judy Gresham we now have the complete 1870 Marion, Tazewell Dist. portion of the census online. The census continues to progress. All of our volunteers continue to work diligently on this census. They are doing a terrific job despite some horrendous handwriting. Judy also completed the Red Bone Dist. for 1870. Thank you, Judy. The census can be viewed at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/marion/census.html

The Schley County News Friday, Sept. 17, 1909 No. 36 TO THE PATRONS We ask the co-operation of every patron of Crisp Institute in keeping the pupils from loitering around the stores of the town after school hours. Your child's time is precious, and if he is permitted to idle it away, very dangerous habits are most like to be bred. For the sake of your child we ask your help in keeping in touch with his whereabouts. You are cordially invited to visit the school at any time, but we especially invite you to the Friday afternoon exercises which are rendered every two weeks by the pupils. These programs do not consume over forty minutes of your time, and are really worth while. We shall expect you Friday afternoon, September 24th at 3:15 p.m. Yours truly, W.E. Drane. PAINT BEAUTY (advertisement) Assured of durability, the next thought in painting is beauty--the complete aim being durable beauty, or beautiful durability. National Lead Company here again offer(s) you the co-operation of their paint experts--this time in the line of color schemes, artistic, harmonious and appropriate. You have only to write the National Lead Company, 1902 Trinity Building, New York City, for "Homeowners' Painting Outfit No. 49," and you will promptly receive what is really a complete guide to painting, including a book of color schemes for either exterior or interior painting as you may request, a book of specifications, and also an instrument for detecting adulteration in paint materials. This outfit is sent free, and, to say the least, is well worth writing for. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. J.J. Holloway was in town yesterday, selling cotton. Mrs. H.C. Davis is spending this week with relatives in Americus. Mrs. T.A. Collins is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Lester, at Montezuma. Mrs. C.E. Baldwin is spending a few days in Bronwood. Mr. J.R. Holloway spent yesterday here on business. Mr. W.W. Childers, of Pine Grove, was here this week. Mr. H.I. Poole has accepted the position of manager of the Schley County Cotton ginnery. Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Williams, of Buena Vista, spent yesterday here with J.R. Jordan. Mr. J.A. Chapman returned home last week from a visit to relatives in Worth county. If we just had good roads, Ellaville would get all the cotton in the country. We'll get a majority of it anyway. We would be glad to have a communication weekly from each school in the county. Miss Beryl Jones left for Columbus Tuesday where she goes to complete her study in music at Chase's Conservatory. Mrs. Smith, nee Miss Maymie Livingston, of Smithville, spent several days here this week as the guest of Miss Dollie Allen. Miss Lila King, one of Ellaville's brightest young girls, has entered Andrew Female College, at Cuthbert, going there on last Monday. Judge P.E. Taylor is again at his post of duty after an illness of two weeks, much to the pleasure of his many friends. Misses Ruth Arrington and Susie Bell Payne, two favorite visitors from Americus, spent several days with Mrs. L.H. Peacock, last week. Mr. J.J. Wall, of Murray, came in Tuesday with six bales of cotton on one wagon, drawn by four of the finest steers in Georgia. Six bales of 12 cent cotton behind a Georgia ox team certainly looks good. Mrs. Sam Williamson entertained very delightfully the "42" Club last Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Joe Chapman, of Columbus. Twenty guests were invited to meet Mrs. Chapman. A tempting salad course was served after the game. Remember that it is hard for your home paper to write up a long "In Memorium" of you, if you should happen to be one of the few who had the paper all your days when your name had never been on the subscription list. But, still, we have to brag on you just as though you were as good as other people, when you are dead. The music class at Crisp Institute, under the supervision of Miss Susie Beckham, is pronounced by all as being the most promising in the history of the school. Miss Beckham is not only one of the very best teachers in the state, but is a special favorite with all our people. The life of an editor was saved the other day by a silver dollar in his pocket. A crank shot at him and a ball struck the dollar. Now, should we happen to get shot before you pay up your subscription and there is no dollar to stop the ball, we shall always presume you might have saved our life. The road tax for the year is now being collected by the several commissioners elected by the county board. The sum was fixed at $2.00, owing to the fact that the roads of the county had been worked under the old system for the first six months of the year. Everbody will gladly cough-up the small sum of $2.00 rather than shovel dirt on the road for five or ten days. Rev. P.H. Crumpler and wife will conduct a protracted meeting at Concord church, the same to begin on the fourth Sunday in this month. The series of meetings should prove of untold value and interest to the congregation of that good neighborhood. Mr. Crumpler and wife are well known by the older members of that church, he having preached to them often more than thirty years ago. Let all lend their best service to this meeting. end # 36.

The Schley County News Friday, Sept. 10, 1909 No. 35 THE ONLY GEORGIA RAISED PRODUCT--THE DOG. As funny as this may sound, there is more truth than fun in it. An Exchange says: The average Georgia farmer buys canned and dried fruits--likewise canned and other dried goods. He gets up at the alarm of a Connecticutt clock, fastens his Chicago suspenders to his Detroit overalls, washes his face with Cincinnatti soap in a Philadelphia wash pan, sits down to a Grand Rapids table and eats Indiana hominy fried in St. Joseph lard, with bacon from Kansas City, and flour from Tennessee baked on a St. Louis stove. Then he puts a St. Louis bridle on a Missouri mule and plows a farm covered with an Ohio mortgage. When bedtime comes he reads a chapter from a Bible printed in Chicago, says a prayer that was written in Jerusalem, and crawls under a blanket made in New Jersey, only to be kept awake by a Georgia dog, which is about the only home raised product on the place. CHEAP MONEY J.C. Rainey and J.H. Cheney have made especial arrangements with the Western Capitalist where by which they can loan to all who wish to borrow money, on five year loans, on real estate, at a remarkable low rate of interest. If you want to borrow money, see us before doing so. We can save you money. Rainey & Cheney. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Georgia Schley County Laura Gay Vs. Abe Gay Libel for Divorce in Schley Superior Court. To the Sheriff of said county. The defendant Abe Gay, is hereby required to be and appear at the Superior court of said county on the second Monday in October 1909, to answer to complaint of Laura Gay, Plaintiff in libel for divorce, now pending in said court. In default whereof the said court will proceed as to justice shall appertain. Witness the Hon. Z.A. Littlejohn, Judge of said court. This August 30th 1909. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Lucy Baldwin is on a visit to relatives in Atlanta. Misses Bobie and Minnie Royal leave Monday for LaGrange, where they will enter College. Miss Oliver, of Columbus, is the pleasant guest of her aunt, Miss Beryl Jones. Mr. and Mrs. John Knight, of Chipley, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Duncan, the past week. Mrs. R.F. Williamson left Thursday for a visit to Bronwood. Mr. Lester Dykes left Tuesday for Massey Business College at Columbus. Master Wyatt Chapman, of Columbus, spent several days here with his mother, Mrs. Sam Williamson, this week. Mrs. W.W. Tidwell has returned home after a visit to her grandson, Mr. Tidwell, at Vidalia. Miss Minnie Cheney arrived Wednesday from Atlanta, where she brought a beautiful line of fall and winter millinery for Mrs. A. Allen. Mr. Allen Ried (Reid?) left Tuesday for Columbus where he goes to enter Massey Business College. His friends wish for him a bright future in his new field of study. Sellars and Son answers phone calls acurate and promptly. Don't trouble yourself to walk after your groceries, let us deliver them at your door. The road force has pitched camp out beyond Mr. R.E.L. Eason's home and will begin work on the road leading to the X roads. (Murray's crossroads?) Rev. J.M. Murray attended the Upatoie Association held at Phoenix City, Alabama this week. Rev. Murray is moderator of his association. Mr. and Mrs. Ed McKenzie, Mr. and Mrs. Clovis McKenzie and Miss Gussie Robinson, of Montezuma, were visitors here last Friday, coming over in Mr. Ed McKenzie's car. Mr. Lowe and daughter, Mrs. Smith, of Columbus, spent Monday in Ellaville. They will probably become citizens of our town in the near future. Miss Mary Williamson returned home last Friday from Atlanta where she has been for the past few weeks purchasing her fall millinery. Rev. Lawrence, of Americus, spent the day here very pleasantly this week as the guest of his friend, Hon. Nat Stewart. Hon. Nat Stewart,after a pleasant stay of a few weeks here with relatives, left yesterday for Washington, D.C., where he goes in the interest of his position with the U.S. government. Congressman Hughes will address the voters of Schley county this afternoon in the interest of agriculture and working the roads. Our farmers are very fortunate in having a man at Washington who can tell them how to make cotton and corn. Abe Perry, one of our good colored subscribers, presented us this week with several stalks of the finest cane that we have seen this year. The rememberence was highly appreciated as coming from Abe, for he has been a faithful patron of the News for fifteen years, always paying promptly for same. NOTICE TO VETERANS Camp W.T. Black, No. 1095 U.C. Veterans, are requested to meet at the Court house Saturday next, Sept. 11th at 2:30 p.m. for the purpose of electing delegates to attend the Reunion at Athens, Ga. on 28th & 29th. Or any other business that may come before the camp. All veterans invited to come out.--A. Allen, Com. ROAD GANG ORGANIZED The good work has started, Superintendant Stephens with Messrs. Cheek and Battle as guards organized the county chain gang on last Monday morning. The commissioners have purchased six fine mules as well as all the necessary road machinery. The convict force to start with was very small, only having three, but it will require only a little time in order to increase this number to something like twenty or twenty five, this being the size gang the commissioners wish to work in this county. When everything gets in regular working order, there is no reason the good roads move in Schley should not receive the hearty support of all our citizens. Every man connected with this work has the interest of the county at heart. Our commissioners, especially, should receive unanimous support. Since there is practically no salary connected with their job, their work can only be rewarded by a manifest appreciation on the part of the people. Let no one get uneasy, but instead, let all ! be assured that this work is to be carried on as it properly should be. It will take time, of course, but with patience and co-operation the time is not far distant when all the roads of our county will be looked upon as one of our greatest heritages. end # 35

Debbie Moore has transcribed some more of these wondeful minutes. begin #58 August 1841 After divine service, met in conference and opened a door 2 called for refferences end #58 begin #59 (very difficult to read) September 11th 1841 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference Bro. Philip Belsher in the chair first opened door to new members, none came 2nd Read the decorum 3rd Bro. Eli Smith was appointed to see Bro Jefse _?_ and request him to attend the next conference and give reasons what was the _?_ of attending the conference the last year. 4th The church went into to choose_?_ to attend the apociation to be held at _?_ on friday before the 3rd Lord's Day in next month when Brother L.B. Smith , Jus L. Ingram was chosen and Bro. John W. Jackson in case of failure. 5th Elected Bro. L.B. Smith to write the letter 6th Brother James M.Douglas applyd for a letter of dismisfsion from said church which was granted. 7th The church went to an election for clerk to fill the vacancy of Bro. J.M. Douglas when Bro. ______ was duly elected. 8th Agreed to corraspond with Fellowship and Friendship Churches when Brethren J.W. Jackson, L.B. Smith and Jas Jackson was appointed delegates to said churches. 9th Brethren James MGarrah and Abel Funderburk was cordially recieved as Corrospon_ del__ (corrosponding delegates?) from Friendship Church to this church. Conference then adjourned L.B. Smith Church Clk end #59 begin #60 October 9th 1841 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro Philip Belsher monderator 1st a door was oppend to recieve members, non came forward 2nd Bro L.B. Smith made a full _?_ concerning a difficulty that was made on him by A. Whaley at Pond Town on Monday the 4th of this month. After hearing the same fully stated by himself and Bro. James Jackson the church unanimously _?_ him. 3rd The letter wrote by Bro L.B. Smith to send to the afsociation was read and _?_. 4 the following sum of money was sent by delligates to the apociation for minutes. One dollar for apociation fund one dollar fifty cents _?_ adjourned L.B.Smith Church Clk end #60 begin #61 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference Bro. _?_ W. Jackson moderator 1st door opened to _?_ members, non came forward 2nd Went into Election for deacon for said church when Bro. Greenberry Clark was duly elected. 3rd Appointed the following Brothern as corrospondery delligates to Friendship Church. Brothren B__ Watson, S__born Jackson and James C. Jackson. 4th Bro. L.B. smith appointed to write the Letter to said Fellowship Church of _?_. Then ajourned L.B.Smith C.C. end #61

Marion-Muscogee County GaArchives Marriages.....Susie Harvey - Thomas Leightner June 9 1909 ************************************************ 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] September 24, 2003, 10:34 pm The Talbotton New Era, June 10, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 10, 1909 Page 3 The home of Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Harvey on Third Ave., in Columbus was characterized by all the beauty and charm of an elaborate wedding on last evening when Dr. Thomas Leightner of Buena Vista led to Hymen Miss Susie Harvey. The entire home was a bower of refreshing coolness and exquisite in floral designs. The bride was radiantly lovely in a bridal toilet. She has visited Talbotton several times as the guest of Mrs. P.M. Weston, and has many warm friends to wish her every blessing in life. Dr. Leightner is very prominent in professional circles, and is a young man of exceptional worth. The Columbus Enquirer says: The contracting parties are extremely popular and their wedding is one of the greatest interest to friends throughout Georgia.” An elegant reception followed the ceremony. Among the notable guests were: Mesdames P.M. and H.P. Weston. After a wedding journey, the happy couple will be at home to their friends at Buena Vista. They have the good wishes of a host of friends. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb

Talbot-Marion County GaArchives Marriages.....Mary William King - Grover Cleveland Persons April 22 1909 ************************************************ 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] September 24, 2003, 10:00 pm The Talbotton New Era, April 29, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 29, 1909 Page 6 Married On Wednesday evening April 22nd at 8:30 o’clock Miss Mary William King of Box Springs and Mr. Grover Cleveland Persons of Doyle were united in marriage. Rev. W.C. Kendall of Geneva officiating. The wedding was a beautiful home affair. The house was decorated with palms, ferns and smilax. To the strains of Mendelsohn’s Wedding March, played by Mrs. W.C. Kendall, the bridal party entered. Miss Grace King was maid of honor and Mr. George Persons, groomsman. The bride’s maids were: Misses Louise Simpson, Altona Crawford of Shiloh, Bessie Kimble, M.K. King, Annie Laurie Hickey and Jeffie Persons. The bride wore white silk and carried a shower bouquet of white carnations. The groom was handsome in a conventional suit of black. The bride is one of Box Spring’s most popular young ladies. Mr. Persons is a prosperous planter of Doyle. The exquisite remembrances attested the great esteem in which they are held. Besides a large assemblage of neighborhood friends, many visitors from out of town were present. They will be at home to their friends at Doyle. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb

The Schley County News Friday, Sept. 3, 1909 No. 34 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. H.H. Hill, of Meigs, is the guest of his son, Mr. R.E. Hill. Haynes Collins left Tuesday for G.M.G. College, at Milledgeville. Rev. R.F. Williamson will fill the Baptist pulpit here on next Sunday at eleven o'clock. All invited to attend. Rev. J.N. Hudson, of Macon, spent a few days here this week very pleasantly with relatives and friends. Rev. C.A. Norton, wife, and little daughter, Mildred, returned Wednesday from a visit to relatives in North Georgia. Mrs. Joe Chapman and children, of Columbus, are here on a visit to Mrs. J.B. Williamson. Mr. and Mrs.J.S. Jones, of Columbus, are with parents, Dr. and Mrs. C.G. Jones. Mrs. Wm. Strange, of Danville, Va., spent several days here the past week with relatives. Dr. and Mrs. John Lightner, of Buena Vista, have been very pleasant guests of Dr. and Mrs. J.S. Lightner this week. Mrs. Burt Mauk came down from Buena Vista Wednesday spending the day with her cousin, Mrs. C.B. Johnson. Miss Minnie Drane Hornady, of Buena Vista, spent several days here this week, the guest of her friend, Miss Dorothy Cheney. Mrs. R.F. Tison leaves today for South Georgia, where she will visit relatives. Miss Annie Mae Stewart leaves Monday for Forsyth, where she will enter Bessie Tift College. Mr. V.H. Tondee made a trip to Bronwood this week to see Mr. H.E. Williamson, who has been quite sick at that place. Miss Marguerite Drane, Edith Oliver and Alice Foster were attractive visitors at Ellaville for a couple of days the later part of last week. Rev. Hugh S.Wallace, pastor of the Marietta Street church, Atlanta, will visit friends in Ellaville September 10th and 12th, and will preach at the evening hour at the Methodist church. Miss Anna Belle McCrory has been elected as a teacher at Crisp Institute. The engaging (of) another teacher became necessary owing to the increase of pupils, and the school is quite fortunate in having her to assist in this work. Miss Annabel McCrory gave a most delightful entertainment on Thursday afternoon. Quite an entertaining contest entertained the guests, in which Mrs. J.H. Sellars received (the) prize. A delicious ice course was served. BASEBALL It was not a sixteen to one, that we heard of so often many years ago when everbody went crazy over the money situation, in Ellaville last Friday afternoon. It was simply a game of good, friendly baseball, in which Buena Vista and Ellaville tied up for the final game of the season, and that 16 to 1 was the way that the score stood at the end of the seventh inning, when it was necessary to call the game on account of Ellaville being at the bat and there seemed to be no possible chance for Buena Vista to ever retire the third man. Don't forget that the 16 was Ellaville's and the 1 was Buena Vista's. TAKE NOTICE All parties are hereby notified that no hunting or otherwise trespassing will be allowed on the following lands, to wit: 190 acres off of lot of land No. 72, also 100 acres off of lot No. 49. All of said land being in the 29th, land district of Schley county, Georgia. Violaters of the above notice will be prosecuted in terms of the law governing such cases.--G.W. Fulford. end # 34

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DOWD, WADSWORTH Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Rd.2ADE/617 Message Board Post: Margaret DOWD was enumerated as head of household 56 years old. Elizabeth WADSWORTH was enumerated age 10 with Margaret DOWD. I am looking for DOWD family researchers~~ What was the relationship between Elizabeth WADSWORTH & Margaret DOWD? Thank you in advance for your help! Patsy Adams [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CALLAWAY, WADSWORTH Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Rd.2ADE/616 Message Board Post: I am interested in CALLAWAY researchers knowing anything at all about Elizabeth WADSWORTH 17 years old enumerated in William A. CALLAWAY's household. Please contact me? I am wanting to know the relationship Elizabeth was in this family. She later named a daughter Harriett after William's wife Harriett. Thank you in advance for your help! Patsy Adams [email protected]

I have been working on the Civil War military rosters for Schley and Marion counties. I'm trying to incorporate pension filing data in the roster material. The Schley county units are completed and the Marion county ones are well under way. The actual pension applications can be had rather inexpensively from the Washington Memorial Library in Macon. They do a very nice job, are extremely reasonable and turn the work around in an amazingly short time. I would encourage you if you see a record of a pension filing for one of your lines, to get that actual application. They are full of great information. Of course, I would hope that if you do get the application, that you would consider contributing it to one of our sites so others may share also. The Washington Library link for research material by mail is http://www.co.bibb.ga.us/library/G&H.htm This link lists the guidelines for their research and how to contact them. Please follow them completely. I think that all of us would have to agree, that in this day and time 20 cents per page for copies of these documents is quite a bargain and there is no charge for the service of the researcher. Where can you find a buy like that. Harris

Here are some more Ebenezer Church minutes from Debbie Moore. This bunch is particularly interesting. I wondering if the Bro. Joseph Battle that was excommunicated was related to the Rev. J.J. Battle who was the first pastor at Ebenezer. Also of interest was the excommunication of Bro. Jeff. If you know any of these people, please tell the rest of us. Harris begin #54 1841 April 10th The church met in conference after sermon by our pastor. 1st Opened the door for the reception of members when brother James Jackson and Sarah Jackson was rec'd on their letters from this church. Bro Seabor Jackson and Nancy Jackson his spouse was rec'd on their letter from Friendship Church. 2nd on motion sister Sarah M. Douglas was rec'd on vouchers 3rd on motion granted Brother John W. Jackson Liberty to Excercise his Tallents in the _?_ of this church and the neighboring sister churches and take any portion of God's word as a foundation for exhortation or doctrine. CCk James M Douglas the meeting house bid of by brother Crofford Jackson to keep for the next year at five dollars the 10th April 1841 end #54 begin #55 May the 8th 1841 The Church at Ebenezer met in order Brother Philip Belsher Moderator 1st opened a door for the reception of members , Rec'd none 2nd called for referances, none 3rd Moved that a committee be appointed to wait on Brother Lonsford to request him to attend at this place as presbitter to ordain Deacons when Brothers John Jackson and L.B. Smith was appointed to wait on him. 4th Moved that a committee Be appointed to wait on the two brothers Joseph and John Battle to settle a differance Between them when Brethren James Jackson and L.B. Smith and R. Wall was appointed to settle the case and Report to the nesct(next) conferance. James M. Douglas CCk end #55 begin #56 June 13th After divine service the church met in conference 1 opened a Door 2 Called for refferences and took up the case of Br Joseph and Br. John Battle. the committee Reported that they could not Effect a reconciliation. 3 appointed Bretheren J.W. Jackson, L.B. Smith and James Jackson a committee to visit Br. Joseph Battle and cite him before us at our next conference. 4th Sister Michall Derisoe applied for a letter of Dismifsion which was granted J.M. Douglas end # 56 begin #57 July 10th 1841 After Divine Service the church met in conference 1st Opened a door 2nd Called for refferences and took up the case of Br. Joseph Battle and on his refusing to attend the church She pronounced the sentence of Excommunication against him. 3rd A charge was peferd against a Black Brother by the name of Jeff for disobedience to his master Bro. L.B. Smith and on the testimony of Bro. L.B. Smith, Jeff was excommunicated. J.M. Douglas end #57

Here are some more minutes for the Ebenezer Baptist Church as transcribed by Debbie Moore. As always, if you have data on any of the indidviduals mentioned, we'd love to have your input for a better understanding and also to benefit other researchers. Harris Hill [email protected] begin #49 August 29th 1840 The Church of Christ at Ebenezer meet in conferance. Bro James Mathews acted as moderator. 1st Opened a door for the reseptions of members. Rec'd Jeremiah Southerlin and Silvester Jackson by an experience of grace. 2nd The general meeting opened in order. Bro. Mathews in the chair called for delligates from churches from Frindship. _?_ and Wm.Cauthen, on motion recieved the delegates from the 4th district James Lunsford and James Mathews was recieved. 3rd Agreed that the next general meeting be held at Friendship Sumter County 2nd District Ga. L.B. Smith Clerk end #49 begin #50 December 12th 1840 The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in order, Bro. J. Jackson mod 1st On motion the church went into the choice of a pastor when Bro. Phillip Belcher was unanimously elected 2nd On motion Bro. L.B. Smith and Bro. John Jackson was apointed to see the Rev. P. Belcher to know of him whether he will accept of the Pastorial charge of the church. 3rd On motion the Brethren Abel Funderburk, Absalom Funderburk, Nickolafs A. Purifoy, the sisters: Rosanah Funderburk, Elizabeth Brown, Mary Purifoy all requested letters of dismission which was cordially granted. Absalom Funderburk Clk end #50 begin #51 January 10th 1841 The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in order, Bro. Philip Belsher moderator 1st on motion Brethren L.B. Smith, John W. Jackson and James L. Ingram was appointed delegates to a general meeting to be held at the Baptist Church at Friendship community on _?_ before the fifth sabbath in this month which motion was agreed to . On motion L.B. smith was appointed to write a letter to said ministry. These are motion the conference adjourned. L.B. Smith Clk Pro Tim end #51 begin #52 February 13th 1841 The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in order, Bro. Philip Belcher moderator 1st opened door for the reception of members, none came forward 2nd called for references, non 3rd The church went in an election for clerk for said church when Bro. James M. Douglas was unanimously elected. On motion adjourned. John W. Jackson Protem end #52 begin #53 March 15th 1841 The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in order, Brother John W. Jackson moderator 1st opened door for the reception of members when Bro. John R. Battle and his wife Litia came forward and was recieved by letter. 2nd Called for references when the church went into an election for two deacon for said church when Brethren John W. Jackson and James M. Douglas was duly elected they being present and excepted. 3rd Brother Crawford Jackson came forward and beg the church that they would forgive him for drinking two much spirits which was cordial done after hearing the brother. Douglafs CClk end #53

The Schley County News Friday, Aug 27, 1909 No. 33 IN MEMORIAM The gloom which is caused by the death of our beloved sister, Mrs. T.J. Murphey, which occurred the night of August 20, 1909, not only effects the members of the M.E. Church South here, to which she will be greatly missed, but is keenly felt by our Foreign Missionary and Parsonage Aid Societies, and our Woman's Christian Temperance Union, each of which she was a faithful member for years. Of late, it has not been her privilege to be at our meetings but she was ever prompt in the payment of her dues and felt an interest in what concerned the work, and we as members of the same, would lay this tribute of loving esteem for one so intimately woven in this work which portains to the Kingdom of our Christ. To know sister Murphey was to love her, dignified in manner, courteous to all, living the life of a true christian, she was an example worthy of imitation, and we trust a double portion of her loyalty to the church, and her quiet spirit of good will to all may fall upon us who! remain, and ever be a sweet memory in years to come. One after another of the aged members of our village are passing away, and soon the next set will take our places, and one after another we will bid adieu to scenes here, and others will follow, and we pray God, as each passes away, may they have filled their places with greater devotion to Him and to the Church than those preceding them. Whereas; we members of the Societies to which sister Mirphey belonged--thereby be it Resolved First-That we will empower her virtues, and seek to perpetuate the kind deeds of her life, which stands a halo of glory now that her earthly career has ended and that she has entered the great "Beyond" where we (who) love and serve the Lord will soon meet to part no more. Resolved Second-That we tender the bereaved husband and each member of the family, our heartfelt sympathy, praying that our Christ will sustain them in this affliction, healing their wounded hearts, and comforting them as His spirit alone can do. Resolved Third-That a copy of this memorial be placed on the minutes of our Foreign Missionary and Pasonage Aid Societies and our Women's Christian Temperance Union and a copy be sent to the Schley County News for publication. Mrs. C.H. Smith, Mrs. C.R.McCrory, Mrs. H.J. Williams, Committee. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. W.W. Childers, of Bumphead, was here yesterday on business. H.J. Dyess, of Englishville, spent Wednesday here with his mother, Mrs. G.C. Dyess. Cotton has sold for 12 cents and above in Ellavile all this week. Mrs. E.R. Jordan returned Tuesday from a visit to Buena Vista, Mr. A.A. Arrington made a short visit to Leslie this week. Prof. and Mrs. W.E. Drane are on a few days visit to relatives at Buena Vista. The two gins here are continuously humming. Messrs. A.W. Smith and R.J. Perry, of Americus, were visitors here yesterday, in the interest of the bank. Mr. Seabbie McCrory, of Deland, Fla., is on a visit here to his cousin C.C. McCrory. Mrs. Granberry, of Waverly Hall, came Tuesday and is with her niece, Mrs. J.C. Rainey. Miss King, from New York, is spending several days very pleasantly with Mrs. E.L. Bridges. Miss Bonnell returned to her home in Jacksonville Thursday, after spending a couple of weeks very pleasantly here with friends. An important deal in real estate was the sale by Maj. E.S.Baldwin of his valuable farm of 250 acres to Dr. B.L. Bridges, for the net price of $5000, on last Tuesday morning. A meeting of much interest, and one that has dreatly benefited the church and community, was that held by Rev. C.A. Norton at County Line during the past week. Rev. Norton was assisted in this meeting by Rev. P.H. Crumpler, who is well known and loved in Schley county by all of our older people, he having been pastor of the Ellaville charge more than thirty years ago. THE U.D.C. The Sarah Hornady Chapter U.D.C. will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. John H. Cheney on Monday afternoon, Sept. 6th, at 4 o'clock. All members are urged to be present. "The Southern Cross--Mrs. J.H. Cheney Biographical sketch--Alexnder H. Stevens--Mrs Susie Smith Alexander H. Stevens as a lawyer and statesman--Mrs. H.J. Williams Questions In what year was Alexander H. Stevens elected to the Georgia Legislature,--at what age was he sent to Congress as a representative from Ga? What was his home at Crawfordville known by? What amusing antedote is told in connection with his visit to Charleston, S.C. in 1839? In 1867, when Stevens literary life began, what books did he write? Was his speech on the unveiling of the painting "The Signing of the Emancipation Proclaimation" received with favor or not? Give the date of Alexander H. Stevens death. What anniversaries in his life were commorated on the day of his death? In what ways was Alexander H.Stevens connected with Weslyan Female College? Read Rev. DeWitt Talmadge's tribute to Alexander H. Stevens. Mrs. S.C. Collins, Pres. A PARTY FOR MISS BRADLEY One of the pleasing events of the week was a party given by Miss Ida McKay in honor of her guest, Miss Bradley. As the guests arrived, they were ushered into the hall where they were served tea and sandwiches by little Miss Hattie Arrington. Afterwards, they were invited on the porch where chairs were arranged for them. The only game during the evening was progressive conversation. Later in the evening delicious ices and cakes were served. The guests departed about about eleven thirty, each one reported a most delightful time. end # 33.

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The Schley County News Friday, Aug 20, 1909 No 32 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. E.E. Collins is visiting relatives at Bronwood. Mrs. H.F. Dixon is on a visit at Americus this week. Miss Ruth Arrington spent Sunday afternoon with her aunt Mrs. L.H. Peacock, at the Hotel. Miss Aeolia Cardwell is with Mrs. J.C. Rainey. Master Harry Collins left Wednesday for a visit to Douglasville. Mr. Albert Seegal, of Jacksonville, spent the week at the Peacock hotel. Miss Mary Jones, of Americus, is the pleasant guest of Miss Genie Dixon. Mr. Lee Kleckley, of Oglethorpe, was a visitor here on last Wednesday. Bud Blue, of Buena Vista, was the guest of T.J. Livingston this week. Mr. Robert Bivins, Jr., of Florida, is on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Bivins. Miss Worthy, or Americus, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. H.C. Davis. Dr. and Mrs. C.G.Jones are on a visit to their son, Mr. S.J. Jones, at Columbus. Mrs. A.A. Arrington spent a few days last week with Mrs. Z.T. Mott, very pleasantly. Mr. Chapman, of Columbus, is spending some time with his daughter, Mrs. J.B. Williamson. Rev. W.W. Riner preached to good congregations at the Baptist church here, Saturday and Sunday. Prof. Drane announces the opening of Crisp Institute in this issue. Parents should take due notice of same and have their children to promptly enter as requested. Quite a party of the younger set were entertained at the home of Mrs. Lillie Dixon on Thursday evening in honor of Miss Jones. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Rainey, last week, a baby girl, and will be called Elizabeth. Willis Hogg and Lon Walters attended a delightful house-party at Tazewell this week. Mr. Nat Stewart, who for the past two years has been in India, is now the guest of his sister, Mrs. A.C. Murray. Mr. E.W. Strange returned home from New York and Baltimore where he has been for the past two weeks purchasing a fall stock for Strange & Arrington. Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Barrow have returned home from Marshallville, where they have been on a visit to Mr. Barrow's brother for the past week. Mrs. McPhail, of Columbus, is the very pleasant guest of her sister, Mrs. R.M. Murphey. Mr. Lowe, a prominent citizen of Columbus, was in Ellaville this week prospecting. He wishes to buy a home in town and also invest in a good farm in this county. Rev. A.B. Wall and young son, of Scyamore, are spending some time in Ellaville, the guests of Mr. Wall's mother. Quite an interesting game of ball was played Wednesday afternoon between Ellaville and Englishville, in spite of several rank errors charged to both teams. A good crowd was out to witness the game which resulted in a score of 7 to 5 in favor of Englishville. Hon. Fred Wimberly addressed quite a number of our farmers at the court house here on last Wednesday in the interest of the Farmer's Union. His remarks were timely, touching on the future of the farmer of the south, and was greatly appreciated by all who heard him. An interesting news item published in your little home paper reaches the people that know you and feel some interest in you. (If) it is sent away to the Atlanta dailes, it, perhaps, may reach the eye of a half dozen that know anything at all about you. Your home paper should always come first in the matter of contribution of local news items. Ellaville received her first bale of cotton on last Monday afternoon. It was brought in by Mr. Levy M. Holloway, of the Englishville district, weighed (an) even five hundred pounds, and sold for the nice little figure of 15 cent(s) per pound, thus netting Mr. Holloway seventy five dollars. This bale was handled at Mr. J.T. Royal's warehouse. SCHOOL OPENING The fall term of Chas. F. Crisp Institute will begin Monday August 30th. For successful gradation, it is absolutely necessary that pupils enter the first day. Patrons will please bear in mind that a good years work depends on a good begining. Pupils that have no promotion cards are requested to meet me at the school building on Friday, August 17th, so as to be assigned to their proper grades. W.E. Drane, Prin. OLIVER-JERNIGAN Mr. E.E. Jernigan and Miss Maude Oliver were united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Oliver on last Sunday morning, near Midway in this county, Rev. O.L. Peacock performing the marriage ceremony. Both of these young people were quite popular in their community, and a host of friends will be pleased to learn of their happy union. THIRD AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE During the past term, twenty counties in Georgia and four states have been represented at the school, total enrollment 176. The fall term of the school will open the 31 inst. Tuition free; board $6.00 per month. The shops and laboratories are well equipped. The director of the shops is one of the best men in the state. The head of the science department is practical and competent. The literary work is done by three able teachers. Ex. Governors, Smith and Terrell, the editor of the Southern Cultivator andChancelor Barrow speak in the highest terms of the school. Write the principal, J.M. Collum, for catalogue. The school is under military discipline. Quite a number of Schley county boys have attended the school in the past, and the term now about to open should greatly increase the number. end # 32

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The Schley County News Friday, August 13, 1909 No. 31 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Mary Williamson is spending the month in Atlanta. Mr. E.T. Lightner, of Ideal, was here for a few days this week. Col. E.B. Hornady is in town today exchanging yarns with the boys. Mr. Charlie Pickard and mother have moved into the P.F. Dixon home. Senator W.D. Murray and Mrs. Murray are at home again, coming from Atlanta today. Mr. Edwards McCrory came home from Atlanta Sunday, spending the day with homefolks. Miss Ethel Bonnell, of Jacksonville, is the very attractive guest of mrs. E.L. McGowan at the Peacock Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Aldine Pickard, of Buena Vista, made their mother, Mrs. Pickard, a visit here this week. Miss Georgia Hair came down from Buena Vista Wednesday, spending several days with Mrs. H.F.Dixon. The friends of Mrs. T.J. Murphey will regret to learn that she is quite sick. Mrs. R.F. Williamson is on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Ed Eubanks, at Ft. Valley. Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Bridges and cildren will leave Saturday for Chalybeate Spring to spend a couple of weeks. Mr. F.B. Baldwin, of Atlanta, came down Wednesday to attend the Baldwin-Perry marriage. Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Baldwin, of Columbus, were among the out of town guests at the Baldwin-Perry wedding. Look out for new cotton next week. Who will be the first man. Mr. E.T. Woods, of Dawson, spent Wednesday here. Mrs. C.H. Smith spent the week at Andrew Chapel, in attendance upon the meeting held there. Mrs. J.H. Cheney entertained a few friends Friday afternoon in honor of Miss Bonnell, of Jacksonville, who is the guest of Mrs. E.L. McGowen. Miss Annabel McCrory has returned home from Gainesville, where she has been taking a special course in music. Mr. J.H. Holloway made a trip to Thomasville this week, bringing back with him a negro convict who will do service on the public road. The case of J.H. Tankersly vs the Central Railway, which was tried in Schley Superior court last April one year ago, a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, and has been pending in the Supreme court for more than a year, was decided by that lower court being affirmed. Col. C.R. McCrory who has so ably represented Schley in the lower house of the legislature is again at home. Mr. McCrory was appointed on the committee to investigate the reported mismanagement of the State Asylum, which committee will meet for this purpose in the near feature. The barbecue at Mr. Jim Jordan's home on last Saturday was one of the most pleasant out-door occasions held in the county this summer. The crowd numbered about five hundred and the dinner spread would have been plenty for twice the number. Of course "the cue was the best I ever saw." We are requested to announce that Judge R.L. Greer, of Oglethorpe, will fill the pulpit at the Methodist church here at 11 o'clock Sunday. Judge Greer is an eloquent speaker, and a man in whom all has undived (undivided) congdence (confidence). Let all of our people go out and hear him, he will deliver a message that will not only entertain you but will benefit you as well. BALDWIN-PERRY WEDDING The Baldwin-Perry wedding which took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Williams on Thursday morning was one of the prettiest of the summer weddings occuring in Ellaville this season. Many relatives and friends of the young couple were in attendance, the beautifully decorated home being full of happy spectators, who with the best wishes witnessed the very impressive marriage ceremony conducted by Dr. Burrus, pastor of the First Baptist church of Americus. Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Perry left on the 10:30 train for their home at Shady Dale. Dr. CAMBEEL (CAMBELL), DEAD Our little town was saddened this afternoon when a phone message, from Parrott, brought the intelligence of the death of Dr. A.B. Cambell which occured there about noon today. Dr Cambell has served the Baptist congregation here for the past year and a half, and while, on account of old age, he has been very feeble, he has nevertheless done a great service in our little town. For more than fifty years Dr Cambell has labored earnestly in the ministry, ranking with the most prominent ministers of Georgia, having during that time served the leading churches in the larger cities of the state. Here in Ellaville, where he did his last service in the field of labor he loved so well, the people as a whole learned to love and reverence him, and impress of this clean, christian life that was exemplified in his walk among them should and will rebound to their good for years to come. We feel that we could pay him no higher tribute than to say that his was a clean life. end # 31.