Hello all, Several months ago, I began a little project to try and identify the date of death and place of burial of as many of Co. G, 5th Ga Inf. as I could. I put a lot of work into it and have run out of leads. This file which contains my notes can be found on the Schley county page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaschley/g5thbur.htm This roster contains men from many counties, but the original enlistees were from Schley, Marion, Sumter and Macon counties. I hope it will be helpful to some but I'm also hopeful that perhaps some of you will look at it and find someone you know and supply more information or some fresh leads. Harris [email protected]

The Schley County News Friday, August 6, 1909 No. 30 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. H.A. Peacock is on a visit here, coming from Douglasville. Mr. Lon Walters made a business trip to Atlanta this week. Miss Martha Davis is again with her sister, Mrs. W.E. Drane. W. Arthur Murray made a business trip to Americus Wednesday. Mrs. W.D. Bennett, of S. Carolina, is the guest of Mrs. J.L. Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers Williams have returned home from a week's visit to Mrs. Williams' parents at Athens. Schley county can boast of the best crop she has had in ten years. Miss Mozelle Scott of Athens is the charming guest of her sister, Mrs. Rogers Williams. Miss Carr, of Buena Vista, is the recipient of many social attentions in Ellaville. H.F. Dixon and H.S. Collins will make a trip to Atlanta next week. Mrs. J.R. Jordan and son are spending the week with Mrs. W.L. English at Americus. Mr. and Mrs. J(ames) F(ranklin) Woods are at home again after a pleasant visit to points in Alabama. Ellaville friends of Col. E. Wall are glad to learn that he has been recently appointed to the judgeship of the city court of Fitzgerald. Every sign points to the high price of cotton this fall, and it is pleasing to note that Schley's yield will be good. Mr. Howell Eason, manager of the Telephone exchange at Oglethorpe, is on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.E.L. Eason. Misses Minnie Jewell Kleckley and Clara Daniel, two of Oglethorpe's charming young ladies, are spending a few days very delightfully with Miss Flossie Eason. An interesting and pleasant community picnic was enjoyed at the upper turnpike on last Wednesday by the people of that neighborhood. I have 100 bushels of fine Georgia raised Seed Rye for sale. It is perfectly pure and was harvested and thrashed out perfectly dry. The farmer who wants number one seed rye, see me.---I.M. Livingston. Hon. F.D. Wimberly will address the Farmer's Union of this county at the couty court house on the 18th day of August, next. His talk will be in the interest of selling cotton through the consolidated warehouse system. Let all of our farmers come out and hear Mr. Wimberly on the 18th. The County Commissioners met in call session on last Tuesday for the purpose of electing a superintendant and warden of the county chain gang which is soon to be put into operation in our county. Mr. Stephens, of Plains, was given the place. He is throughly experienced in road working and chain gang management. He will take charge on the 15th of this month, by which time the commissioners hope to have all things in shape to start a gang of some fifteen convicts to working on the road. Mrs. E.R. Jordan entertained on last Friday evening in honor of her charming guests, Misses Ruth Smith and Miss Marguerite Drane, of Buena Vista, and Miss Lula Mathis, Americus. Throughout the house quantities of white roses and ferns were used. At a later hour delicious refreshments were served. Mrs. Jordan received her guests, wearing an attractive gown of white. Miss Drane wore a becoming mode of pink. Miss Smith was pretty in a gown of blue silk. Miss Mathis wore a dainty white lingerie dress. John Henry Davis, the negro who was convicted at the October term of Superior court for burglay and was turned over to the Macon couny chaingang, made his escape from the authorities there Wednesday night. The sheriff here was notified of the escape the next day, and so soon as the evening shades began to appear Messrs. Lumpkin and Holloway started on a still hunt. It was a slow and tiresome undertaking, but they were duly rewarded just at the break of day, for it was at (that) time that they overtook the negro and landed him safely in jail. John Henry was given an automobile ride back to Oglethorpe, accompanied by Sherriff Lumpkin and Marshall Holloway, whereupon the delivery of the negro to the proper authorities, these gentlemen were presented $25.00 as a reward for their services. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. A.C. Murray and Mrs. C.T. Baldwin wish by this method to extend sincere thanks and appreciation fro the kindnesses administered to their mother during her recent illness and death by the good people of Ellaville. DEATH OF MRS. STEWART In the death of Mrs. Mary Stewart, wife of Rev. Bennet Stewart, of Taylor county, which occured here at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.C. Murray, on last Sunday night, our community loses another of our oldest and beloved women. Her's was indeed a long and useful life, and perhaps as free from fault as it is possible for one to live. Her motherly traits of character coupled with an intelectual sense of refinement won and held for her the admiration of all with whom she came in contact. She was seventy five years old, and is survived by seven children, namely, Messrs. Edgar and Walter Stewart of Taylor county, Mr. Lester Stewart, of Bronwood, Prof.Horace Stewart, of N.C., and Hon. Nat Stewart who is Minister to the U.S., in India. The funeral services were conducted at Prosperity church, Rev. J.M. Murray officiating. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Georgia Schley County Mrs. Eva Heath having made application for twelve months support out of the estate of W.G. Heath and appraisers duly appointed to set apart the same having filed their return, all parties concerned are hereby notified to show cause before the Ordinary's court of said county on the 1st Monday in September 1909, why said application should not be granted and said return made the judgement of this court. This August 2nd 1909.---P.E. Taylor, Ordinary. Georgia Schley County Mrs. Eva Heath having applied to me for permanent letters of administration on the estate of W.G. Heath, late of this county, this is to cite all and singular, the creditors and next of kin of W.G. Heath 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 Mrs. Eva Heath on W.G. Heath's estate. Witness my official signature this 2nd day of August 1909.---P.E. Taylor, Ordinary. end # 30.

Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Armenda Crawford February 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 15, 2003, 11:17 pm The Talbotton New Era, February 25, 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, February 25, 1909 Page 3 Died Mrs. Armenda Crawford died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L.E. Battle near Buena Vista Feb. 9th, and her remains were laid to rest in Friendship Cemetery. She was the grandmother of Messrs. J.A. and Randolf Battle, and greatly loved and esteemed by all who knew her. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

The Schley County News Friday, July 30, 1909 No. 29 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. E.W. Strange left this week for Baltimore and New York, while there will place orders for their fall stock. Mr. Albert Elfler, of Columbus, spent Thursday here, on a visit to Miss Lucy May Baldwin. Miss Lucile Lindsay leaves this week for Milner and Atlanta. She will be gone several weeks. Master Benjamin Davis spent the week in Americus. Quite (a) party from here picnicked at Myrtle Spring Tuesday. Miss Ruth Smith, of Buena Vista, is the much admired visitor of Mrs. E.R. Jordan. Miss Launnie Crawford, of Dothan, Alabama, was the guest of Miss Lucille Lindsay a few days the past week. Mr. Chas. Wimbish is at home again after several months stay in Texas. Mrs. W.L. English, of Americus, made Mrs. J.R. Jordan a visit this week. Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Hall are at Cumberland during Mr. Hall's vacation. (Note: I believe mr. L.A. Hall is the railway agent.) Miss Mathis of Americus is the guest of Mrs. E.R. Jordan. Have you noticed that the gnats are a little bad? Mr. A.A. Arrington and little son, Henry B., spent a couple of days at Perry this week. Mr. Reaves is with us for a few days, releiving agent L.A. Hall. Master Grady Royal is spending several days with his cousin at Oglethorpe. Quite a party went from here to Americus Monday and Tuesday to witness the two games of ball between that place and Albany. For full particulars apply to H.F. Dixon. Mrs. H.F. Dixon spent several days with parents at Buena Vista this week. Mrs. E.L. Bridges, Misses Dollie and Lucile Lindsay made a very pleasant trip to Americus this week in the auto. Miss Belle Berry, of Bronwood, is a popular visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Bridges. Miss Juliette McPhail, of Columbus, is the charming guest of Mrs. R.M. Murphey. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Chambliss, of Americus, registered at the Hotel for a couple of days this week. Miss Martha Baldwin has returned home from a pleasant visit to relatives in Atlanta. Miss Margarette Drane, one of Buena Vista's fairest belles, is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. E.R. Jordan. Mr. H.C. Stokely, of College Park, was here Wednesday. He came to visit Miss Lucy Baldwin. Mr. and Mrs.T.A. Collins are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Collins at Bronwood. Mr. H. Willis Hogg has returned from Columbus and Upatoie after spending a week very pleasantly as a member of a house party. Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Williams announces the marriage of their sister, Miss Martha Grandberry Baldwin, to Mr. Harvey Clayton Perry, of Machen (?), Ga., the wedding to occur at their home, here, August the 12th, at 10 o'clock. Our little city is unusually lively at the present. You only have to look in any direction you please to see a real pretty girl. Of course we have the pretty Ellaville girl with us all the while, but they have been with us so long, the change is quite noticeable. Messrs. Rogers Williams and J.H. Stephens have rented the iron warehouse formerly run by Mr. H.S. Lindsay and will have everything in fine shape to successfully handle the farmers cotton this fall. Mr. Williams, a man whose integrity and honor stands above suspicion, will act as salesman and otherwise have charge of the business. This new firm should receive a liberal share of the patronage this fall, and we predict that every customer of their's will go home pleased with the manner in which his cotton was handled. There seems to be a great deal of sickness throughout the town and county. Fever seems to be more prevalent of the diseases, which ought not to exist in Schley unless brought about by some local cause. This only goes to show us that too much precaution cannot be used in looking after sanitary surroundings. It is more than folly to save a citizen of our town a few dollars in taxes by way of rigid economy, thus neglecting the sanitary condition of the town and in the end cause him to have to pay out a hundred dollar doctor bill. At a meeting of the Farmer's Union here on last Wednesday, Mr. J.H. Bryant was elected to run the union warehouse here this fall. Mr. Bryant is one of our very best citizens and is universally popular throughout this section. The Union could not have made a wiser selection. W.R. Guerr, of Dawson, was here Wednesday to be present at the annual meeting of the Farmers Fire and Storm Insurance Co., of which institution Mr.Gurr is president. The year's business of the Company in Schley county has been more than satisfactory and each and every policy holder is now satisfied that he has the best insurance that money can buy. Judge Taylor was re-elected as chief cook and bottle washer of this division. end # 29.

Here are some more minutes transcribed by Debbie Moore. If you see individuals you know we'd like to add infor about them to the minutes. Harris begin #45 May 9th 1840 Church met in order Modderator present 1st Opened a door for the reseption of members rec'd non 2nd Called for referances-non 3rd On motion the church ordered Bro. Battle to site Bro. Wall to the next conference in course to answer for his non-attendance. A.F. Burk CCk end #45 begin #46 June 13th 1840 The church met in conference 1st Opened a door for members-non 2nd Called for refferances-non 3rd Called for new matter-non 4th Heard the excuses of brethren for abscence which ware(were) rec'd 5th Marked absentees James Douglafs, N.A. Purifoy 6 Brother John Jackson to site Bro. Douglafs to attend the next conference in course Bro. Funderburk to site Bro. Purifoy. James Ingram Clk Protems end #46 begin #47 July 11th 1840 The church met in order, Bro. John Jackson Moderator 1st The brethren of sister churches ware(were) invited to seats with us. 2nd Brethren Purifoy and Douglafs made satisfactory excuses. L.B. Smith Clk August Church met in order, opened a door for members-non Called for new matter-non L.B. Smith Clk end #47 begin #48 September 12th 1840 1st Church met in due order, J. Jackson mod(erator) 2nd Called for refferances-non 3rd Appointed delegates to the association L.B. Smith, John Jackson in case of failure Absalom Funderburk. 4th A. Funderburk to write the letter. 5th $1.00 for Minnits(minutes) 6th Brethren are requested to bring up their contributions to the next conference for minutes and mishionary purposes L.B. Smith Ck end #48

The Schley County News Friday, July 23, 1909 No. 28 MADE $30,000 HOLDING COTTON Columbus, Ga.---C. Schusslerand Sons, a mercantile firm of Lafayette, Ala., have sold to the local mills 1,650 bales of cotton which they had stored in the Columbus warehouse since last fall. The cotton sold at 12 1/2 cents, the lot bringing over one hundred thousand dollars by holding the cotton. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. A.S. Baugh and children are spending a week with relatives in Marion county. Mrs. and Mrs. W.H. Collins are visiting relatives at Bronwood. Mrs. Frank Lester, of Montezuma, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. T.A. Collins. Master Wyatt Chapman, of Columbus, is on a visit to his mother, Mrs. S. Williamson. Mrs. J.H. Cheney (ye Editor's boss) left this week for North Georgia. Miss Minnie Cheney left Wednesday for Atlanta. Mr. Chas Wimbish is at home again after several months stay in Texas. We have a little advertising space that we would like to sell. Miss Katie Bazemore, of Macon is the charming guest of Miss Annie Mae Stewart. Mr. Walter Williamson, of Douglas, made his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Williamson, a visit this week. Mr. Charlie Battle, of Atlanta, spent several days here this week with his brother, C.L. Battle. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Worthy, of Americus, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Davis. Miss Sadie Wellons left for her home at Perry, Sunday, after two week's visit to Miss Lucy Baldwin. Miss Ida McKay, of Jacksonville, is the very attractive guest of her sister, Mrs. E.M. Duncan. Mrs. Evans and children, of Ft. Valley are spending several days here as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Murphey. Mrs. L.E. Tondee returned home Saturday after a pleasant stay with her aunt, Mrs. Ed Eubanks, at Ft. Valley. Mrs. Lee Gardner, of Oglethorpe, was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.Z. Hill, the past week. Mrs. E.W. Strange and children left Wednesday for a month's stay at the springs. Miss Alberta Dozier, of Atlanta, who is always a welcomed and admired visitor here, is spending the week with her mother, Mrs. M.E. Dozier. Mrs. P.C. Livingston and daughter, Miss Annie Clair, of Smithville, returned to their home Friday after a pleasant visit to relatives and friends here. A little bright-eyed daughter is now receiving the undivided attention of all at the home (of ) Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Hill, she arriving there last week. (Note: This would be Marguerite Hill b. July 1909 d. 25 Sept. 1974 m. Paul Coffin) Little Miss Chapman, daughter of Col. and Mrs. Joe Chapman, of Columbus, is the guest of her cousin, Miss Leila Williamson. Dr. and Mrs. John Lightner, of Buena Vista, were the guests of Dr. Lightner and wife here this week. They also spent a couple of days at Ideal with Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Lightner. The Ellaville ball team was again beaten-up by the Buena Vista team, at that place. If they keep on bunging-up our little crowd, we'll just have to ring up the "old timers." Then the B.V.'s will take to the woods. A delightful house-party was that at the home of Mr. Charles Pickard during the past week. His sister, Miss Emma, entertained Miss Ruth Carr, of Buena Vista, Miss Mary Stewart McMichael, of Tazewell, and Misses Cora, Edna and Eula Chapman, of Perry. During the week there were several delightful social functions given in honor of these young ladies. AT MRS. H.C. DAVIS' Mrs. H.C. Davis entertained the Domino Club in an unusually pretty way on last Thursday afternoon at her home on College street. The entire lower floor was thrown open to the guests, Mrs. Davis assisted by Mrs. C.P. Davis and Miss Worthy, of Americus receiving in the reception hall. In the punch room, which had been made attractive by white flowers and ferns, Miss Caroline Worthy and Miss Elizabeth Davis served punch and dainty candies. After the game a delicious salad course was served. Mrs.Davis received her guests in a pretty white lingere dress with trimmings of lace. Mrs. C.P. Davis was becomingly gowned in green, with a large picture hat of black. Miss Worthy wore an attractive gown of white. CARD OF APPRECIATION Messrs. L.W., Claude and Olin Dixon wish to express their sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness, on the part of the good people of Ellaville, extended to them during the recent illness and death of their mother. Words are inadequate to express their high appreciation of every kindness shown.--by request. WATER CONTAINS MINERAL Hon. W.D. Murray has had the Eason Spring water analyzed through Comm. T.G. Hudson, and the following mineral ingridients of this water: Parts per grain per 1,000,000 gallons. Potassu\ium Chloride 7.7 .070 Sodium Chloride 5.8 .338 Sodium Sulphate 1.8 .105 Magnesium Sulphate 2.6 .151 Calcium Sulphate 11.2 .653 Aluminum Oxide .5 .029 Ferrous Carbonate 2.1 .122 Silica 7.7 .449 Edgar Everhart, Ph.D., Chemist TO MEMBERS OF THE FIRE & STORM INSURANCE CO. Memebers of the Fire and Storm Insurance Company are hereby called to meet at Ellaville on the 29th of July at 10 A.M. Meeting will also be held at Buena Vista on July 30th at 10 A.M. Let every member attend these meetings.--Phil E. Taylor, Sec. and Tres. JURY FOR AUGUST TERM OF CITY COURT W.G. Heath, W.O. Larkin, S.M. Ethridge, Robert Heath, H.C. Poole, A.M. Park, H.L. Poole, T.J. Poole, J.M. Persons, B.R. Wall, L.G. Stewart, J.D. McNeal, M.J. Woods, R.J. Perry, J.W. Moulton, S.M. Murphey. If the editor of a county newspaper were to publish the plain truth as he knows it, he'd only live to get out one issue. For instance, how would a personal of this nature go? "Mrs. Poke Nose called on Mrs. Ear Open on last Tuesday afternoon,the mission of her visit being for the especial purpose of notifying her confidentially of the awful conduct of her neighbor, Mrs. Don't Give-A-Cent." end # 28.

Schley-Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Mrs. John J. Drew June 19 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: Harris Hill [email protected] September 13, 2003, 5:31 pm The Schley County News Firday, June 25, 1909 DEATH OF MRS. DREW The death of Mrs. J(ohn) J. Drew, a highly respected lady of this county, which occured on last Saturday afternoon, came as a great shock and surprize to all. Mrs. Drew, in company with her husband came to Ellaville Saturday afternoon to do some shopping, while at Strange & Arrington's store she was suddenly siezed with a severe stroke of paralysis and so soon as she could be moved, she was carried to her home by Dr. Jordan. After reaching home, which is only a few miles from Ellaville, Mrs. Drew only lived a short while. She is survived by her husband and several children, all of whom having the entire sympathy of our people. The burial and funeral services took place at old Ebenezer on Sunday afternoon, Rev.C.D.Carter officiating. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

The Schley County News Friday, July 16, 1909 No. 27 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Martha Baldwin will leave this week for Atlanta to spend two or three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Shealey and Mrs. Ed Derrick, of Oglethorpe, are visiting Maj. and Mrs. E.S. Baldwin. Miss Annie Williams, of Americus, is the attractive little guest of Miss Dorothy Cheney. Miss Dora Legett, of Sylvester, is the guest of Mrs. J.T. Royal. Miss Elizabeth Drane, of Buena Vista, is with her sister, Mrs. E.R. Jordan, this week. Mr. Edwards McCrory came down from Atlanta Sunday spending the day with parents. Col. C.R. McCrory spent Sunday with his family, coming from the Georgia Legislature. Mrs. J.J. Murray, of Tifton, is the guest of Mrs. J.M. Murray. The Misses Worthy, of Americus, were the very pleasant guests of their sister, Mrs. H.C. Davis, here this week. Mrs. Will Jones and Mrs. C.P. Davis, of Americus, made Mrs. Lillie Dixon a visit here this week. Mr. Pope Jones and family of Worth County are here on a visit to Mr. Walters' family. Mr. Tom Chapman, of Worth, returned home yesterday after a week's stay with relatives in this county. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Devane and Miss Devane, of Jacksonville, Florida, are on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Chapman. Something like a thousand bales of coton have been sold by Schley county farmers during the past week at the flattering price of 12 cents. This sounds good. A house-party, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Baldwin and Prof. and Mrs. W.E. Drane, composed of Misses Sadie Wellons and Martha Davis, Messrs. Lon Walters, Chas.Baldwin and Arthur Murray, spent this week at Stewart's mill. It's a safe bet, that they enjoyed themselves. The Farmers' Union Day at Usry's Mill on last Saturday was indeed a pleasant ocassion. The crowd numbered more than five hundred and the dinner spread would have accommodated twice the number. The barbecue was pronounced by all as being extra fine. The Union in Schley is a strong institution and is accomplishing much good for the farmer. May they grow in union and strength and live to spend many other such days. The quarterly meeting held at Hopewell church Wednesday proved one the most pleasant and successful of the year. The attendance was one of the largest ever seen at Hopewell, the church not being near large enough to hold the people. Rev. Johnstone preached a forceable sermon at he noon service, after which a most bountiful dinner was spread and the feast of that followed was one of the "old time" type. The good people of the Hopewell neighborhood only again demonstrated that they may always be depended upon for genuine hospitality upon occasions of this kind. DISTRICT CONFERENCE The Americus District Conference of the South Ga., conference met at Ellaville, Ga., July 6th with the Presiding Elder J.B. Johnstone, of Dawson, presiding, some 70 or 75 laymen and ministers and visitors were present. The report of all the preachers allowed that the interest of the various charges were in a healthful condition. Many successful meetings having already been held with quite a number of additions by profession of faith and by church certificate. Many more revivals are yet to be held. Rev. Dr. W.C.Lovett, of Atlanta, and Editor of the Wesleyan Christian Advocate, represented the paper in a strong appeal, allowing the need of the paper being in every home of the Methodist people. Some of the colleges were represented, Mr. R.W. Smith representing LaGrange Female College, Rev. J.W. Malone, D.D., President of Andrew Female College, at Cuthburt, and Rev. W.W. Seal, of Wesleyan Female College at Macon. Reports from these representatives showed our Methodist colleges to be in good condition with a high standard intellectually and religiously. But few girls leaves the church schools without being indeed, christians. The Wesley Memorial Enterprise of Atlanta, were ably represented by Rev.Frank Siler, D.D. and a collection was taken for that work. Rev. W.A. Huckabee, the agent of our orphans home at Macon spoke in the interest of that noble institution, after which there was a liberal response in a collection for the home. J.A. McDonald, of Plains, B.B. Perry, of Dawson, R.S. Pryor, of Leslie, and W.P. Wallace were elected delegates to the Annual Conference, with the following alternates, Judge Z.A. Littlejohn, N.W. Dozier, and H.H. McKellar. Rev. F.W. Griffin, Rev. W.G. Pilcher and Rev. Paul C.Dennedy, local preachers were granted a renewal of their licenses. The local Deacons and Elders of the District were called one by one and their characters passed. The Leader of he Laymens missionary movement of the South Georgia Conference, Mr. R.F. Burden, spoke interestingly to a full house, in the interest of that great work, telling how the laymen of the conference had pledged and would raise $10,000.00 for the purpose of educating young girls in Japan. The preaching of the Conference was of the highest order. Rev. M.B. Ferrell, Rev. O.B. Chester, Rev.C.T. Clark and Rev. B. Anthony did the preaching. Rev. W. H. Budd, pastor of the First Church at Macon, occupied the pulpit the last night of the conference and during which time he gave one of the richest and most convincing discourses in favor of and in the interest of the church at home and abroad. No one that heard this message could ever doubt the wisdom of Foreign Mission. The Conference adjourned Thursday night at 10 o'clock under many obligations to the good and kind people of Ellaville for their open doors, and nice entertainment. J.G. Christian, Asst. Sec. MRS DIXON DEAD Our little town on Thursday afternoon was deeply saddened when it was announced that death had claimed Mrs. Mary George Dixon, for all who had known her so long, realized that a true, good woman had gone. Mrs. Dixon had been in declining health for more than a year past, but more recently her condition became serious and owing to her advanced age, none felt that she would ever recover again. She died in her seventy-seventh year, and while her life has been a long one, she leaves a record of honesty of purpose and true southern womanhood that is unspotted, which shall ever be appreciated by the people of Ellaville and Schley county, among whom she had lived since her childhood. Mrs. Dixon had far more than a half century been a member of the Methodist church of this place. In her church life she exercised the same spirit of conscientious purpose and conservatism that she exemplified in her every day life, thus gaining and holding the unshaken confidence of all. In fact, ! she was a woman that lived and looked above the petty sins to which human nature is often so prone to indulge in. As we think of her life, we feel that we can safely say, that she was one that we have known who lived even more than she professed and we know that her chief ambition was to always do the right. She is survived by three sons, namely, Mr. L.W. Dixon, of LaCrosse, Mr. Olin Dixon, of Americus, and Mr. Claude Dixon, of Ellaville; all of whom shall receive the entire sympathy of the people of our county in this, the sad loss of a good mother. The funeral services were conducted from the home this afternoon, conducted by her pastor, Rev. C.A.Norton, and the high and touching tribute paid by him to the life well spent, was unstintingly verified by the hundreds of friends present. The services were concluded at the grave in the Ellaviile cemetery, the remains being laid to rest by the side of her husband whose death occured more than two years ago. NOTICE On September 1st, I expect to open an up-to-date Millinery store at C.L. Peacock & Son's old stand. Thanking my friends and customers of the past for their friendship and patronage. A continuation of the same will be more appreciated now as I will be in business to myself. I am very respectfully, Miss Mary Williamson. end # 27

Talbot-Marion County GaArchives Deaths.....William Andrew Blythe June 28 1943 ************************************************ 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 12, 2003, 12:28 pm Name: Blythe, William Andrew Date Of Death: June 28 1943 Time: 10:30 pm Place Of Death: Junction City, Georgia Residence: Junction City, Georgia Gender: Male Race: Age: 64 Marital Status: Spouse: Blythe, Mary Barnes Date Of Birth: December 27 1878 Place Of Birth: Marion County, Georgia Mother's Name: Not listed, Not listed Mother's Birthplace: Not listed Father's Name: Blythe, Robert Father's Birthplace: Camilla, Georgia Cause Of Death: Perforated Gastric Ulcer Hospital: Not listed SS Number: Not listed Occupation: Cashier - F & M Bank, Junction City, Georgia Funeral Home: Flem Morgan Funeral Home Doctor: R. Montgomery Coroner: Not listed Informant: Mrs. W.A. Blythe Date Of Burial: June 30 1943 Place Of Burial: Junction City Cemetery Date Recorded: Unavailable Length of residence in Junction City: 37 years Date deceased last worked at his occupation: June 10, 1942 Total years spent in this occupation: 17 years Contributory causes of importance for death: Arterio Scherosis, Paralysis, Heart Disease This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb

The Schley County News Friday, July 9, 1909 No. 26 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. H.C. Perry, of Shady Dale, spent Sunday in Ellaviile. Misses Lilla Mae Bryant and Mattie Hill are with Miss Mary Strange this week. Miss Foy Mott, of Americus, is on a visit to Mrs. T.J. Mott. Mrs. A.J. Walters and children have returned home from a visit to Atlanta and Macon. Mrs. W.K. Dennis and little daughter Helen, spent several days this week with Mrs. S.C. Collins. Miss Susie Strange and Miss Lucy Mott, of Andrew Chapel, are spending the week in Ellaville. The Misses Lightner of Ideal, are with their sister, Mrs. Dr. Lightner, this week. Mr. Tom Rainey is at home again after a several months stay in Alabama. Mrs. Oscar Murray, of Selma, Ala., is expected Saturday to make Mrs. J.M. Murray a visit for several weeks. Mr. R.L. Tondee, of Dawson, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Tondee, this week. Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Jones, of Columbus, made Dr. and Mrs. C.G. Jones, here, a visit this week. Messrs. George Massey, J.G.Collins and Phate Murray, of Bronwood, were pleasant guests of relatives here during the conference. Judge Littlejohn, Messrs. Lee Council, R.J. Perry and John Sheffield represented the Americus church here during conference. We are requested to announce that Rev. R.W. Riner will preach at the Baptist church here the 3rd Saturday and Sunday in this month. Mr. Riner is one of the ablest Primitive ministers in the state and has many friends in Ellaville. Misses Mary and Maude Williamson entertained the "42" Club in an unusually pretty way on last Saturday afternoon. The fourth of July idea was carried out in the decorations, ices, etc. At this meeting of the Club, Miss Lucy Baldwin was elected President to succeed Mrs. E.R. Jordan. Mrs. George Johnson, near Ebernezar, who had been a sufferer from a stroke of paralysis for several weeks, died Tuesday night from the effects of this dread affliction. Her remains were interred at the Shiloh cemetery, the funeral ceremony being conducted by her pastor, Rev. A.B.Hawks. THANKS TO THE PUBLIC Please allow me to extend my sincere thanks to the people of Ellaville for their hearty cooperation and most generous hospitality extended during the District Conference just held in our town. No people could have ben more loyal, and no hearts could have been more willing. May the great God bless each and every one for the noble service rendered.--C.A. Norton DEATH OF MR. HEATH Mr. W.G. Heath died at his home a few miles east of town on last Sunday morning, after an illness that had lasted more than a year, during all the while his family and friends could have but little hope for his recovery, as he was seriously afflicted with brights disease. Mr. Heath was an honorable citizen and was liked by all who knew him. He leaves a family who shall share the entire sympathy of the people of this county. The burial occured at Ellaville cemetery Monday afternoon. OUR LEGISLATORS All Schley county will note with pleasure the fact that Col. C.R. McCrory and Hon. W.D. Murray both have received honorable consideration in the formation of the present legislature by way of being named as members of many important committees. Mr. Murray, aside from the honor of being chairman of the committee on Privileges and Elections, will serve on several other good committees. Col. McCrory has the unusual honor of serving on the following committees, which include the most important: Banks and Banking, County and county matters, General judiciary, Georgia school for the deaf, Journals, University of Georgia and its branches, Ways and means and Forestry and waterways. CONVICTS TO GO ON THE ROAD At the regular meeting of the county commissioners on last Tuesday, the board unanimously adopted a resolution which provided for the working of convicts on the public roads of our county, and will in all probability begin work by the 15th, of August, or the 1st of September. The commissioners of our county, realizing that the road question was a very serious one of much importance, have had the matter (of) finding out the best plan for the county to work her roads by under strict consideration for the past six months, and after much investigation have reached the conclusion that the only advisable way to work the roads is by convicts. We believe the commissioners have acted wisely in their decision, and trust that every patriotic citizen of our county will come to the aid of the commissioners and help them carry out this great work. With the combined efforts of our best people the task will be an easy one, and the time will not be long before all will rise up to apprecia! te the pleasures and benefits that come with good roads. Let every good man provide himself with a suitable club, and put him under oath to knock the first fellow down who has criticism to offer. FROM J.B. JOHNSON To the members of the quarterly conference, Ellaville charge, Dear Brethren: Your quarterly Conference will be held next Wednesday, July 24th at Hopewell. I urge a full attendance of the official members. This means not merely the stewards, but the trustees, Sunday school superintendents and local preachers. Let me impress upon the stewards the importance of making a full report for the support of the ministry. The year is over half gone, and the annual conference will be here before we know it. It is always hard on us if we do not make good collections for each quarter. The churches stand as follows: Andrew Chapel, due 3rd quarter, 168.75, paid 83.55, balance due 85.20. Ellaville, due 3rd quarter 318.75, paid 192.20, balance due 126.55. Hopewell, due 3rd quarter 150.00, paid 78.35, balance due 71.65. County Line, due 3rd quarter 75.00, paid 29.50, balance due 45.00. Concord, due 3rd quarter 65.75, paid 11.00, balance due 52.75. Bretheren, I beg you to make an effort to raise these amounts due at the 3rd quarterly conference. I trust that we will have a most gracious meeting next Wednesday. May the Good Father bless you and cause His face to shine upon you. Your brother in Christ, J.B. Johnstone. DISTRICT CONFERENCE The three day's session of the District Conference held here this week was pronounced by all in attendance as being one of the most successful and pleasant occassions of its kind ever before held in the Americus District. We believe that the people of Ellaville did everything in their power to make the stay of the hundred or more guests entirely pleasant. Every church in the district was represented by its pastor and delegates and every convenience that the homes of our town (could) afford was placed at the disposal of those in attendance. Many prominent ministers out of the district was here. Among that number was Revs. Huckybee, Lovett, and Budd. The preaching at each and every service was simply grand, and the congregations that attended each service could only be estimated by assertaining the full capacity of the church. In fact, many were turned away at several of the services on account of not being able to secure seats. The members of the Conference, taking them as a whole, was a most representative body of men, and Ellaville was more than proud to have as their guests, for which privilege all are indebted to the home pastor Rev. C.A. Norton. All left for their respective homes this morning, each loud in their praise of Ellaville's hosopitality. We hoped to publish the full proceedings of the conference in this week's issue but the Secretary of the conference could not get the matter to us in time. We will publish it in full next week. PLANTERS TAKE NOTICE Ginning $1.00 per Bale. We have throughly remodeled our 8 stand ginnery at Ellaville, Ga., and are prepared to give prompt service and best results. Plant will be managed by Mr.C.S. Wall. Americus Oil Company. end # 26

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Rd.2ADE/367.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks J T, it's my great grandfather, James Mathew Blythe.Since this message was posted, I have found cousins that are descendants of 3 of his siblings. We have all shared with each other and now we all have what info is available. Thanks for you help.Please contact me directly at [email protected] Nina

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Pat Lowe sends us this information on the Elizabeth Metts who was received and baptized in minutes #32. I dont' know who Sophie Battle was, but i do know who Elizabeth Metts is-- Her daughter Gertrude Metz (sp?) was married to George W Cook. Here are my sources: HISTORY: A History of Marion County GA by Rena Cobb page 506 Confederate Veterans and Widows drawing a pension begining in 1890 up to 1913 Source: Pensions Record Book, Office of the Probate Judge, Marion County Widow: Elizabeth Metz !CENSUS: 1900 Census Marion Co G T1040 Reel 30, ED 14 sheet 18 Geo. W. Cook Nov 1864 age 35 born GA; father b GA, mother b GA, farmer, rents farm, can read, write speak english Gertrude wife Dec 1861 age 38 born GA, father b GA, mother b GA, married 16 yrs, mother 7 children, 7 living Savannah dau Nov 1884 age 15 born GA; Charlie son Sep 1886 age 13 born GA Horace W son Feb 1889 age 11 born GA; George F son Aug 1891 age 8 born GA Effie dau Apr 1894 age 6 born GA: Homer son Dec 1896 age 3 born GA Louisiana dau Jan 1899 age 1 born GA; Lizzie Metz mother in law Nov 1831 age 68 born Ga, f b GA, m b GA Widow, mother 4 children, 2 living, b can read, write, speak english CEMETERY: "Marion County Cemeteries" compiled by Jeanne Jernigan County Line Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Cook, C.W. b 9/17/1886 d 12/4/1914 (note should be G.W. and dates should be 1866 or 1864 and 1941 Metz, Mrs Elizabeth b 12/18 1830-12/17/1922 Mrs CW Cook, b 12/19/1861-7/13/1931 Savannah Ginn 11/5/1883-11/4/1982 John W Ginn 8/18/1873 Horage W Cook, 2/18/1887-7/24/1940 (note: should be Horace W Cook) I can send you a group sheet if you want. Pat Lowe Woodbury Minnesota, [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blythe Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Rd.2ADE/367.2 Message Board Post: My Great-Great Grandfather was William Robert Blythe. He lived in counties near Marion County. I've been unable to determine if he is related to the Blythe family of Marion County. Unfortunately his death certificate didn't list his parents names. If you have any information for your Great-Grandfather's family, I would like to correspond with you. Thanks, Carla Miles

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Rd.2ADE/367.1 Message Board Post: There is a: Blythe, J. M. Co. B 2nd GA State Troops CSA buried in the Providence Cem., in Marion Co., GA. (Source: MARION COUNTY, GA - CEMETERIES - CSA veterans, This file was contributed for use in the USGenWebArchives by: Judy Gresham [email protected] ) A. T. Johnson

Here are more church minutes from Debbie Moore. I'm wondering if the L.B. Smith mentioned in #40 might have been L.B. Smith. This Lovett B. Smith, I believe might have been the same one who gave the city of Americus it's name. Harris begin #40 December 7th 1839 The church at Ebenezer this day in order, Bro. John Jackson moderator 1st Opened a door for the reception of members, rec'd none 2nd Bro. A. Funderburk made a report from a committee appointed to select a place to build on. The committee selected a place near L. G. Smiths which report was rejected. 3rd Bro. William Jackson requested a letter for himself and wife which was granted Lovett B. Smith Clerk Pro Tem end #40 begin #41 January 11th 1840 Church met in due order 1st Brother Jesse M. Davis consented to continue his services as pastor another year. 2nd Agreed to have Bro. James Ingrum ordained to morrow morning as Deacon Sunday morning Bro`n J.M Davis and Phillip Belcher formed a Presbatery and set apart by ordination Bro. James Engram to the office of a Deacon. Bro. Belcher asked the questions, and made prayer. Bro. Davis give the charge. Jefse(Jesse) M. Davis modderator Absalom Funderburk CCk end #41 begin #42 February 1840 Church met in due order Opened a door for the reseption of members , rec'd non On motion adjourned conference until the time in _?_ A. Funderburk, CCk end #42 begin #43 1840 March Church met in order 1st Opened a door for the reception of members, Rec'd non On motion dismissed until the time in course. A. Funderburk CCk Sunday Sister Pearsee Requested a letter of dismission which was granted LB.Smith Ck Protem end #43 begin #44 April 11th 1840 Church met in order J. M. Davis moderator 1st Opened a door for the reception of members - non 2nd Inquired for __?__-non On Motion it was m___ the duty of the Deacons to Let out the _?_ for the next year 1840. A. Burk CCk end # 44

The Schley County News Friday, July 2, 1909 No. 25 THE U.D.C. PROGRAM The Sarah Hornady Chapter U.D.C. will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. S.C. Collins on Monday afternoon, July 5th at 4 o'clock. All members are urged to be present for the purpose of discussing the erection of a local monument. Program Biography of Jefferson Davis--Mrs. H.J. Williams Violin Solo--Lon Walters Reading, selected--Mrs. E.R. Jordan Jefferson Davis, Christian Gentleman--Mrs. E.W. Strange Questions 1. Where and when was the Congress held to form a confederacy and elect a President? 2. Who was the President of the Provisional Congress? 3. Name the members of the Confederate Cabinet and from which states? 4. Who was chosen President of the Confederate States? 5. When and where was President Davis captured? How long confined and at what place? 6. What was the amount offered for his capture? 7. What great service did Horace Greely render Jefferson Davis? 8. Where did Jefferson Davis die? Where buried? Where does his body now rest? What memorial has been erected to him? 9. What memorial has the Ga. Division U.D.C. erected in commemoration of the President's favorite daughter? 10. Under whose administration did Abraham Lincoln take the oath of office? 11. How did Capt. Henry Wirz prove his loyalty to the leader of the Confederacy? Mrs. S.C. Collins, president. LOCAL AND PERSONAL J.H. Cheney had legal business in Columbus Thursday. Mr. L.W. Dixon, of LaCrosse, was in Ellaville this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Wall have returned from a visit to Broxton. T.R. Slappey, of Savannah, spent Tuesday in Ellaville. Mr.and Mrs. W.E. Nichols, of Boston, spent the day Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Lindsay. Miss Ruth Lowe, of Columbus, is the pretty guest of Miss Lila King. Misses Flossie Eason and Minnie Royal have returned home from a pleasant visit to Oglethorpe. Little Miss Lorane Lester, of Montezuma, is here on a visit to her aunt, Mrs. T.A. Collins. Mr. and Mrs. McGhee, of Butler, and Mr. l.H. Killebrew, of LaCrosse, spent today with Mr. and Mrs. T.V. Bridges. Miss Sadie Wellons, of Perry, is the attractive guest of Miss Lucy Baldwin this week. Mr. and Mrs. Olin Dixon, of Americus, spent several days here the past week with Mr. Dixon's mother. At the home of Mrs. H.C. Davis last Friday afternoon Mrs. Benjamin Worthy gave an interesting talk on the woman's work of the Baptist church. Mrs. Worthy is an interesting speaker, and her talk was highly appreciated by those present. EDITOR OF HERALD DEAD Mr. W.N. Benns, senior editor of (the) Butler Herald, died at his home in Butler, Ga., Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Benns has been in charge of the Herald for more than a score of years, and was one of the leading and most prominent citizens of Butler. BUENA VISTA VS. ELLAVILLE In and interesting game of ball Friday afternoon, Buena Vista defeated Ellaville on the local diamond by a score of 6 to 3. The game stood 1 to 1 for six innings, but ih a batting rally in the 7th, locals scored 3 runs. Burt for the locals struck out 8 of the first 9 men up. DEATH OF MR. PILCHER Mr.T.J. Pilcher, after an illness covering several months, died at his home, near Ellaville, on last Monday night. Mr. Pilcher was 60 years old at the time of his death and had lived in Schley county all of his life, where he has ever been held in high esteem by all. Aside from his immediate family, his wife and five sons, he is survived by many other relatives in the county. The funeral and burial services were held at the grave, conducted by Rev. C.A. Norton, in the Ellaville cemetery. MISSES BALDWIN ENTERTAIN On last Thursday afternoon from 5 to 7, the ladies of the Thursday Afternoon Club were delightfully entertained at the home of Mrs. H.J. Williams, by Misses Martha and Lucy Baldwin, in honor of Mrs. Augustus Lewis, of Broxton. Mrs. S.C. Collins and Mrs. A.T. Lewis served punch on the front porch. After an interesting game of "42," ice cream and cake was served. The visitors present were: Mrs. C.C. Carelton, of Plant City, Fla., Mrs. Brown, of Boston, Mrs. Worthy, of Americus, Miss Green of Milledgeville and Miss Minnie Cheney. FARMER'S UNION RALLY We are requested to announce that the Farmer's Union of this county will have an all-day gathering at Usrey's Mill on Next Saturday, June the 10th. All in sympathy with the farmer and the cause for which the Union stands are cordially invited to be present on this occasion. There will be several addresses delivered, which will be full of interest and information. Every member of the Union is especially urged to be on hand. Don't forget the date---Saturday, June the 10th. PROFESSIONALS Vs. SCRUBS An interesting game of ball was played this afternoon between the Professionals and the Scrubs. The Professionals, however, were defeated by a score of 7 to 5. Collins pitched for the Professionals, and had he been properly supported would have easily won his game. Foster, who did the firein' for the Scrubs, had such an easy job that he did not find it necessary to remove his for-in-hand tie and standing collar throughout the entire game. end # 25.

Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Eugene Drane Dunham November 10 1908 ************************************************ 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 10, 2003, 2:34 pm The Talbotton New Era, November 19, 1908 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, November 19, 1908 Page Two Personal Items The death of Eugene Drane Dunham, the five-year-old son of Judge J.J. Dunham and wife, on Tuesday of last week, was one of the saddest occurrences that ever happened in Marion County. Eugene was a boy of unusual promise and his untimely death was a severe blow to his parents who idolized him. His remains were interred at the Methodist cemetery, services being conducted by Rev. Hugh Oliver. Judge and Mrs. Dunham have a host of friends who sympathize with them in this their hour of grief. – Marion County Patriot This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb

Debbie Moore sends more Ebenezer Church Minutes. There are some new names here. Does anyone know anything about S.W. Key or Bro. Jenks who are mentioned as moderators? begin #35 August 10 1839 Church met in Conference 1st Opened a door for the reseption of members, rec'd none 2nd Took up the refferance of choosing another deacon when on motion defered it until next conference 3rd Elected E.F. Walker and L.B. Smith and in case of failure A.Funderburk Delligates to the Association at Americus. 4th A. Funderburk to write the letter for the association. J.M. Jackson mod(erator) A. Funderburk CCk end #35 begin #36 September 7th 1839 The church met in order elder J. M. Davis present. On motion the church went into the choice of a Deacon when James L. Ingram was duly elected. 8th September Sunday Rec'd by experience of Grace, Elizabeth Allen and _am (Sam or Lam) a Servant belonging to McBride 9th Rec'd Mrs. Cooper by an experience of grace and Sally a servant girl belonging to McBride and Canday A woman of coller(color) belonging to L.B. Smith. Tuesday 10th Rec'd by an experience of grace Greenbury Clark and by letter Bro. John Ingram and Axsy Smith. Wednesday 11th Rec'd by experience of grace Mifs(Miss) Derrysaw Friday 13th Rec'd by letter Catharine Varner A. Funderburk CCk end #36 begin #37 October 10th 1839 Conference met in order 1st Opened a door for members, rec'd none 2nd Read and adopted the letter prepared by A. Funderburk for the association 3rd Rec'd a letter from the church at Americus requesting helps to aid in the futher investigation of the case of Randol McDonnald. Complyed with L.B. Smith and Walker ware(were)sent to help them. 4th Bro. James Jackson requested a letter for himself and wife and daughter Lucinda which was granted. A. Funderburk CClk end #37 begin # 38 November 1839 Church met in order, Bro Jenks modderator 1st On motion appointed a committee of five to select the ground for to build the new House for the church to report at our next conference Bret/n (Brethren) Burk, Walker, Smith, Ingram, and Cottle A. Funderburk end #38 begin #39 November 29th 1839 Church met in due order, S. W. Key moderator 1st held an election for pastor for the next year when Jesse M. Davis was duly elected 2nd Brother Eli F. Walker applyed for a letter of dismission for himself and wife which also was granted 3rd Brethren Eli F. Walker and L B Smith was apointed to notify Bro. Davis of this apointment and request and answer (Done) this day in conference LB Smith Clk ProTim end #39

The Schley County News Friday, June 25, 1909 No.24 LOCAL AND PERSONAL We failed to get out a paper last week. Some few missed it, while others didn't know the difference; of course, we realize that no one was badly damaged by the omission, but it is always our desire to get the paper to our readers every week. Our excuse for not doing so last week is that we failed to get paper from Atlanta--we won't say whether this was the fault of the express company or due to the fact that we hadn't paid for that we had already gotten. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bridges returned home from a visit to Dawson. Mrs. T.A. Collins and sons, Haynes, Earle, and Louis spent several days in Montezuma last week. Mr. and Mrs. Mack Rainey are here on a visit to parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Rainey. Mrs. Lois Passmore, of Buena Vista, is the very pleasant guest of Mrs. J.R. Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. Dupont Murphey, of Atlanta, arrived this week and will make relatives a visit for several days. Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Murray, and Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Williams attended the marriage of Miss Fay Williams at Americus Wednesday. Miss Annabel Harper spent Monday in Ellaville. Mrs. W.H. Collins and children left today for a visit to her sister, Mrs. W.J. Slappey at LaCrosse. Dr. B.L. Bridges and J.H. Cheney went down to Shellman Thursday. Mrs. E.S. Baldwin made a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Shealy, at Oglethorpe, last week. Mrs. C.C. Carlton, of Lake City, Fla., is here on a visit to parents, Major and Mrs. E.S. Baldwin. Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Murray spent a few days last week with relatives at Sumter City. Miss Minnie Cheney and Mrs. J.H. Cheney made a visit to Montezuma last week. Mrs. Rogers Williams left Sunday for Athens, upon a visit to parents. Mr. A.A. Arrington and little daughter, Hattie, are making a visit to relatives at Quitman this week. Mrs. Walters, of Montezuma, was the guest of Mrs. A. A. Arrington a few days the past week. Miss Maude Williamson entertained a few friends Saturday afternoon at a domino party to honor Mrs. Augustus Lewis, of Broxton. Ellaville's ball team will cross bats with Buena Vista on the later's diamond this afternoon. Miss Greene, of Milledgeville, is the guest of her cousin, Miss Myrtis Strange. Mrs. E.T. Lightner, of Ideal, is with Dr. and Mrs. J.S. Lightner this week. Mrs. W.D. Murray will join her husband in Atlanta this week. Mrs. Augusta Lewis and Miss Martha Baldwin spent Wednesday in Americus. Mrs. Ben Worthy of Americus, is the guest of Mrs. H.C. Davis this week. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Burt, of Oxford, spent Monday with Col. and Mrs. E.J. Hart, coming from Buena Vista. Misses Bobbie Royal, Annabel McCrory, and Imogene Sears left Tuesday for Gainesville, where they will take a special course in music. Masters John Taylor and Kinch Worthy, of Americus, are spending a few days with Master Henry Cleve Davis. Rev. C.A. Norton and family and Mrs. C.H. Smith spent this week very pleasantly on a camp at Myrtle Spring. Prof. and Mrs. W.E. Nichols, and sisters, Mrs. Brown and Norine Wiggins, of Boston, are on a visit to friends and relatives here. Mr. Claude Harvey, after a severe illness at his home in Brownwood, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Johnson here. Mr. Harvey is rapidly improving. Mr. Edgar Williamson and children of Bronwood, are on a visit to Rev. and Mrs. R.F. Williamson this week. Master Edwin Stewart came home Sunday from a few days stay with his cousin, J.R. Williams, Jr., at Americus. Hon. W.D. Murray and Col. C.R. McCrory left last Tuesday morning for Atlanta; Mr. Murray to answer to roll call in the upperhouse of the legislature, while Col. C.R. McCrory to answer in the lower branch of same. Every citizen of Schley feels proud of their representatives in the present legislature. We know that every interest of our state and county will be conscientiously looked after by these two gentlemen. All who should go to Atlanta during the present term, should by all means call on both Mr. Murray and Mr. McCrory and they will be more than glad to show you every courtesy. Mr. and Mrs. John Wall have returned from a visit to Broxton. MYRICK--DEVANE Miss Mary Myrick and Mr. P. H. Devane, both of this county, were quietly married on last Tuesday afternoon. Driving to the home of Rev. C.D.Carter, he performed the ceremony and the couple returned to their home. This announcement will be received with much interest by their many friends. MRS. BRIDGES ENTERTAINS On last Thursday evening Mrs. E.L. Bridges entertained the Domino Club in a delightful manner. The color scheme of pink and white was beautifully carried out in the decorations, refreshments and favors of the evening. Assisting Mrs. Bridges in receiving were Mrs. John H. Cheney, Misses Maude Williamson and Lucy Baldwin. FORTY-TWO CLUB One of the most delightful meetings that the "Thursday Afternoon Club" has enjoyed, was the party given by Mrs. L.A. Hall and Mrs. J.R. Jordan on last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jordan. The charming hostesses received their guests wearing dainty white lingerie gowns, lace trimmed. Mrs. Harry Dixon served fruit punch and sandwiches. The tables were placed on the broad verander, there amidst lovely palms and ferns, the game of bid domino interested the guests for more than an hour. After the game, a delicious ice course was served. Besides the regular club members present, the visitors were, Mrs. H.J. Williams, Mrs. T.A. Collins, Mrs. John Wall, Mrs. E.E.Collins, Misses Bradley, of Buena Vista, Minnie Royal and Imogene Sears. EXCURSION TO TYBEE Train will pass Ellaville ay 10:35 A.M., July 6th. Round trip rate from Ellaville $3.75, final return limit July 11th. For sleeping car reservations or other desired information call on or address Mr. L.W. Keith, T.P.A., Albany, Ga., or L.A. Hall; Agent Ellaville, Ga. Join the crowd. Go to "Tybee by the Sea," and be refreshed and invigorated by the glorious ocean breezes and surfbathing. DEATH OF MRS. DREW The death of Mrs. J(ohn) J. Drew, a highly respected lady of this county, which occured on last Saturday afternoon, came as a great shock and surprize to all. Mrs. Drew, in company with her husband came to Ellaville Saturday afternoon to do some shopping, while at Strange & Arrington's store she was suddenly siezed with a severe stroke of paralysis and so soon as she could be moved, she was carried to her home by Dr. Jordan. After reaching home, which is only a few miles from Ellaville, Mrs. Drew only lived a short while. She is survived by her husband and several children, all of whom having the entire sympathy of our people. The burial and funeral services took place at old Ebenezer on Sunday afternoon, Rev.C.D.Carter officiating. end # 24.