The Schley County News Friday, May 7, 1909 No. 18 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Col. Zack Childers, of Americus, was a very pleasant visiting attorney at our City Court, Monday. Dr. B.L. Bridges went to Atlanta Tuesday, spending the day. Miss Baldwin, of Talbotton, is the guest of Mrs. H.J. Williams. Mrs. S.B. Baldwin and son, of Atlanta, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Lindsay. Mrs. C.H. Smith returned to Ellaville last week, after a stay of several months in Florida. Mrs. J.W. McCorkle and daughter, were in the city Thursday doing shopping. Dr. Stewart, J.A. Chapman and E.E. Collins had a pleasant fishing trip to Stewart's Mill this week. Mrs. Dr. McKee, of Americus, spent a few days this week with Mrs. J.C. Rainey. Mrs. Philo H. Smith and little daughter, Gladys, came up from Americus Friday, spending the night with Mr. Smith at the Hotel. Judge J.C. Rainey went down to Americus today on business. E.B. Barrow spent two days at Well's Mill, Sumter County, this week. Mrs. J.S. Hill, of Schley is on a visit to her mother, Mrs. Dupriest, at Shingler (Worth Co.). Rev. C.D. Carter is filling his regular appointment in Worth County this week. Mr. Walter Strange, of Andrew Chapel, who was opperated upon for Appendicitis last week, is rapidly improving. The Annual Convention of the Grand Lodge of Pythias will be held at Columbus on the 19th, of this month. Ellaville Lodge will be represented by Messrs. Sam Williamson and E.H. Morrison. Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Edwards, Master Edwards and Little Miss Addie Marie McCrory, after spending the winter at New Smyrna, Fla., returned to Ellaville on last saturday. Dr. Buckley, of Fitzgerald, gave a couple of lectures at the auditorium this week, "spiritualism exposed," being his subject. His lectures were well attended and quite interesting indeed. WIRZ MONUMENT WILL BE UNVEILED The program for the unveiling of the Wirz monument at Andersonville on May 12, has been prepared. It will be a very interesting occassion, this raising tribute to the martyr of the Confederacy by the Daughters of the Confederacy. The program embraces many features of more than ordinary interest. One of these will be the presence at the unveiling and participation in the exercise of the day by Mrs. J.H. Perrin, of Texas, granddaughter of Major Wirtz. The program for this event follows: The party will leave Americus, Wednesday morning at 9:15 o'clock, and the exercises at Andersonville will begin at 10, with the invocation of Father McMahon, of Albany, Ga. Mr. J.E. Mathis, of Americus, will be marshall of the day and Mr. James Taylor will be master of platform ceremonies and will introduce the speakers, Dr. Olmstead, of Atlanta, and Mr. P.A. Stovall, of Savannah. Mrs. Perrin, the granddaughter or Wirz, will unveil the monument. "Maryland" and "Dixie" will be sung by a chorus of voices, the local military will fire a salute and sound taps, and the ceremonies will close with a benediction by Father McMahon. The committee on arrangements for the unveiling includes Mrs. A.B. Hull, of Savannah, chairman; Mrs. Taylor, of Griffin; Mrs. Mathis and Mrs. Taylor, of Americus and Mrs. Falk and Mis Latham of Savannah. NEWS FROM GLENN HOLLY Miss Irene Wall spent last week with Miss Ruth Wall, at Ellaville. Prof. B.T. Rainey, after being principal of Lewis Institute for the past eight months is at home for the summer. He leaves for Valariso University in September to study medicine. The sick of our community are recovering very fast. Miss Bennie Witcher, one of Glen Holly's old teachers, visited Miss Claudia McCorkle last week. Miss Laurie Smith after teaching school at this place for six months, has returned to her home at Milledgeville. Miss Smith will be back in July and August. Miss Lucy Rainey spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. R.L. Owens. Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Hixon entertained the young people of our community last Saturday night, Mrs. Hixon has just purchased a new Piano. Farmers are wrestling with father grass in the community. Mr. Arthur Devane, one of Schley's college boys, spent Sunday at home. CITY COURT On account of sickness of Judge Rainey, the City Court was presided over by Judge Charles R. Crisp, of Americus, on last Monday, only the day's session being held. Judge Crisp is perhaps one of the ablest judges in the state and his many friends in Schley county were delighted with his pleasant and dignified manner of presiding while here. The most of the docket, for special reasons, was continued. The only cases disposed were: State vs. Alex Trice, concealed weapons, guilty $60.00. State vs. Robt. Bivins, larceny from the house, acquited. State vs.Wm.Baisden, illegal sale of crop, guilty, $60.00. end # 18.

More minutes from the Ebenezer Baptist Church as submitted by Debbie Jordan Moore. begin# 7 Ebenezer Baptist Church corner of Stevens Rd and Ebenezer Road Ellaville, GA Organized in 1836 permission to submit given by Jerry Franklin and the church body Sumter Co. Georgia The church at Ebenezer met in order Saturday before the third Sunday in March 1837 moderator present 1st Opened a door for the reception of members recieved by letter Sister Martha Calloway, sister Nancy E. Douglafs(Douglas) and sister Selah-belonging to Levy Calloway. 3rd Brother Wall being reported to the church for the crime of drunknefs(drunkeness) a committee was appointed to scite Bro. Wall to the church. Brethren James Jackson and Joseph Battle were the committee. Signed by order Lewis Eveningham Clk Protem end #7 April 1837 Church meet in due order Satuday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1st Recieved by letter Marth A. Everingham and Absalom Funderburk. 2nd Bro.Wall being absent his case was laid over till our next conference the same committee continued to cite him to attend. 3rd On motion the church went into the election of a clerk when our _?__ of the voats it was found that Absalom Funderburk was the unanimous choice of the church. 4th Resolved that the Deacons be authorized to buy the necepary(necesary) vessels for feet-washing. 5th Resolved also that the meeting house be _?_ out at the lowest bidder for one year whereupon Bro. James Jackson bid it _?_ at six dollars. It to be _coured (scoured?) twiced. Signed by order of the church Absalom Funderburk CCk end #8 May 20th 1837 Church meet in due order 1st Levi L. Walker Moderator No application (of new members) 2nd Bro. Walls case wase(was) taken up and after som(some) deliberation Bro. Wall give such satisfactory evidence of his penitence that the church forgive him. Signed by order of the church Absalom F. Clerk end #9 17th of June (1837) Church meet in order 1st Elder J.J. Battle having resigned his pastorial charge at this church resolved therefore that we make choice of a man to go in and out before us as a Shepherd of the little flock at this place. This choice to be made at our next conference in July. Signed by order of the church Absalom Funderburk C Clk end #10 July 15th 1837 Church meet in conference Elder Lewis Evingham Moderator 1st Opened a door for the reception of members when recieved by experience of grace Malissa Allen into the full fellowship of the church. 2nd On motion the church went into the choice of a pastor when Elder Jessee M. Davis was the unanimous voat of the church. 3rd Resovled the brethren Lewis Eviningham, Levi L. Walker, E.F. Walker and a. Burk be a committee to _?_ on Jessee M. Davis to know of him whether he will suply us for this year 1837. 4th Resolved to defer baptism until the protracted meeting in August. Signed by order of the church A.Funderburk CClk end #11 August met in Conference, Saturday before 2nd Sunday 1837 Jessee M. Davis Moderator 1st Elder Jessee M. Davis accepted of the call of the church 2nd Resolved to unite with the Bethell Apociation(Association) delligated our beloved Brethren Elder Lewis L. Eveningham, Levi L. Walker and in case of failure Eli F. Walker to bare the letter. Appointed Lewis L. Eveningham to write the letter. Signed by order of the church L.L. Eveningham C.Clk Prom end #12 (This appears to be a week long report of a revival meeting) Sunday morning, opened conference, recieved by experience of grace William Jackson August 14th opened conference and recieved by experience of grace Mrs. Mary Smith and by letter Mifs(Miss) Catharine Jackson, Nickolas A. and Mary Purifoy. Monday Ebining(Evening) Recieved by experience of grace Lot Watson and Hirum Miller Tuesday 15th-August Recieved by experience of grace John Jackson and his wife Caroline Jackson and Jef a servant of L.B. Smiths. August 16th recieved by experience of grace James Douglafs and Lucy Kizen? Recieved by letter Mifs(Miss) Catharine Jackson August 17th 1837, Thursday Recieved by experience of grace Mifs(Miss) Elizabeth Funderburk Friday 18th Recieved by experience of grace Mrs. Pearce Saturday 19th Recieved by an experience Mifs(Miss) Mary(or Macy) Jackson, by letter Malcom McNabb Total number 49 This closes the Associational year of 1837 end #13

The Schley County News Friday, April 30, 1909 No. 17 We publish a letter from a Lee county citizen to the Butler Herald, touching upon the road question, feeling perhaps that it might prove interesting to our readers just at this time when so much is being said in connection with the road subject in Schley. We will not comment on the article further than to say that Schley county is more amply capacitated to build and maintain goods (good roads?) than the county of Lee, and we could maintain a road working system for ten years and make the show as indicated below, certainly no one would have cause to regret. Read what they have done in Lee. GOOD ROADS Smithville, Ga., April 2-- Editor Herald:--Having noticed the cloud of dust that is being kicked up in Taylor county about Good Roads, and that you were to decide the question soon by ballot, I could not refrain from "butting in," although "Fools butt-in where angels fear to tread." Having lived a score of years in Taylor, I know something of the horrows (horrors?) of her sand beds, and then having been in Lee, that claims to have among the best roads in the state, I have seen something of the advantages of good roads. While your farmer drags along with 1600 or 1700 pounds, a good load for two mules, the farmer here hauls 2500 to 3000 easily. Lee county began working public roads with convict(s) ten years ago and at that time, I am told, that the lands along the public roads could be bought at $1.00 to$2.50 per acre, and the same lands could not be bought now for less than $10.00 to $30.00 per acre. Just this year they have constructed a turnpike fifteen feet high, twenty feet broad and three quarters of a mile long and an immense iron bridge. This is on the line of Terrell county and Terrell has leveled things from the bridge to the hill on the other side with her convicts, makes a piece of very fine road, where formerly was a swamp road deserted by all. And I dare say if the county commissioners had waited for the people to have done this work, it would have remained a swamp road until Gabriel blows the ram's horn. All this done in a smooth easy way, without kicking. There is a certain luxury in growling, even the man who thinks he is happy growls because he isn't too sure of it. Some of the kickers fumed and fused, and "cussed" the commissioner about the great expense of working the roads the new fangled way, avowing that the county would be bankrupted and forever ruined financially. But today, the ......................per thousand, and last year before the taxes were collected the treasurer reported $12,000 on hand and the county did not owe one cent. She works about thirty convicts,has a dozen fine mules and as good road machinery as can be bought. Good roads are coming fast and if you do not mean to travel a good road you had better sell out and quit Georgia and move to the Rocky mountains or somewhere else. The covict system has come to stay. Yours Truly, H.K. SEALY-----Butler Herald. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Ethridge of Schley was a pleasant visitor here this week. Miss Martha Baldwin returned home last week after an extended visit to relative(s) at Columbus. Mrs. H.J. Williams made a shopping trip to Americus Wednesday. Misses Susie Beckham , Dollie Allen and Irene Murray went over to Americus Wednesday between trains. God looked upon all His work and pronounced it good, yet many ministers of the gospel only insist on showing that the world is all to the bad. Messrs. Williamson, Park and Stevens, after a week of the finest fishing in the world, at Dead Lake, Florida, returned home Saturday. They say they will never again molest the peace of the red eye and the horny-head in Schley. The May term of City Court of Ellaville will convene Monday morning, and will perhaps continue through Tuesday. Quite a number of criminal cases are to be disposed of and sveraal minor civil cases. OPERATION FOR APPENDICITIS Mr. Walter Strange, of Andrew Chapel, was stricken with appendicitis on last Tuesday, and so severe was the attack that it was at once apparent that an operation would be necessary. Dr. Bridges, his attending physician, immediately began preparation for operation, and being assisted by Dr. Desport, of Columbus, the appendix was successfully removed on yesterday. Mr. Strange so far is doing just as nicely as could be hoped for, and his many friends are now assured that his will be a speedy and full recovery. U.D.C. PROGRAM U.D.C. Program for meeting May the 3rd, to be held at the home of Mrs. C.R. McCrory: Song--Miss Lucy Baldwin Sketch of the life of Irwin Russell--Miss Dollie Allen Christmas night in the quarters--Mrs. E.R. Jordan Song--Mrs.E.L. Bridges Reading--"Nebuchadnezzar"--Mrs. C.R. McCrory Music--Miss Anna Belle McCrory. Mrs. J.C. Rainey, Pres. MEMORIAL EXERCISES The twenty sixth of May is a day ever dear to every true Southerner, and a day that we love to cherish and honor, therefore, it was with mingled pride and pleasure that a vast concourse of our citizens assembled at the auditorium on last Monday to pay tribute to the boys "in gray." A fine program had been arranged and every number was carried out splendidly. The orator of the occassion was Col. J.E. Shepard, of Americus, and his address stired the hearts of a vast assemblage, as he thrillingly related incidents of the sixties. His speech was well received and elicited much applause. Miss Minnie Royal's recitation was well rendered, and this gifted young lady as usual received scores of compliments. A vocal duet by Mrs. E.L. Bridges and Miss Minnie Cheney, and a quartette by Messrs. Rainey, Sears, Robinson and Collins, was greatly enjoyed. A chorus, "The Red, White and Blue," completed the program, at the conclusion of which, the crowd repaired (to) the cemetery and there lovingly placed garlands of beautiful flowers on the soldiers' grave. The U.D.C.'s of the place recently placed head stones on all the unmarked graves of the soldiers, and as the white marble glistens in the sunlight, it seemed to speak of the southern women's devotion to the heroes of the south. The U.D.C. here have cause to congratulate themselves on their work of the past year. and we trust that they may render many other such programs as that of last Monday. And after all, it might well be asked: What would be come of our town if it wasn't for our good women? end # 17.

We are most fortunate, thanks to Debbie Moore, to be able to begin the transcription of the Ebenezer Baptist Church minutes. Debbie approached the church with the idea and with the help of Jerry Franklin, the church secretary and a positive vote by the church body, she has begun the transcription. This is amongst the oldest churches in Schley county, being etablished April 16th, 1836. At this time the church was located in Sumter county and that portion became Schley with the formation of the new county in 1857. It is hoped that you will find helpful material here and we would love to have any information you may care to contribute about any of the individuals mentioned in any of these minutes. Of particular interest at the moment is J.J. Battle, the first pastor. I'll be sending these minutes to the lists from time to time as they are completed but they can be viewed along with a church history and photographs at http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaschley/ebenezer.htm harrish! [email protected] Ebenezer Baptist Church Ebenezer Church Road Ellaville, GA Organized in 1836 permission to submit given by Jerry Franklin and the church body April 16th 1836 Georgia Sumter County met in conference the Baptist Church of Christ. J J Battle moderator 1st on motion read the constitution 2nd opened a door for the reception of members when recieved by letter James Jackson and his wife Sarah and his daughter Lucinda also Catharine Harper also Eli F. Walker and his wife Nancy Walker and Sarah Thompson all of which were recieved into the full fellowship of the church. 3rd on motion by Bro. Eli Walker that the church set apart Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in May next for to chose a pastor. The church agreed to purchase a Blank Book. A. Burk. Clerk P.M. (Protem?) Ebenezer Baptist Church Ebenezer Road Ellaville GA Organized in 1836 permission to submit given by Jerry Franklin and The church body May 14th 1836 Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st when recieved by letter Joseph Battle and his wife Sophia Battle also Levi L. Walker and his wife Elizabeth Walker a Deacon and deaconess into the full fellowship of the church. Also recieved Mary _?__ by letter. 2nd Elected by ballat elder J.J. Battle pastor of the church Signed by order of the church, Absalom Funderburk CCk end of #2 Ebenezer Baptist Church Ebenezer Road Ellaville, GA Organized in 1836 permission to submit given by Jerry Franklin and the church body July 16th 1836 Met in conference 1st Brother L.L. Walker moderator 2nd Brother Samuel Douglap(Douglas) Clerk ProTem 3rd Opened a door for the reception of members no application no references 4th Heard Bro. Absolom Funderburks sketch of decorum which was adapted unanimously Signed by order Samuel Douglas Clk begin #4 August 20, 1836 Church meet in due order 1st Recieved by letter Lurany Thomas)Now Thompson also Mary Mathews by her letter 2nd On motion resolved to unite with the Columbus Association as a Componant Member of that body 3rd Called for the Columbus constitution which was read and adopted as the Constitution of this church by adoption 4th Delegated Brethren Eli F. Walker, Levi L. Walker and in case of failure Bro. Robert Wall to represent us in the Apociation(Association) at its next meeting 5th Apointed I.D. Zeun? to write the letter for the association 6th Agreed to send one dollar for Ministry Samuel Douglas CCk P.S. Our brethren who were delegated to go to the afsociation (association) to represent us failed to attend. So we are not as yet connected to any association. Absolom Funderburk C. Ck. begin #5 Ebenezer Baptist Church Ebenezer Road Ellaville GA Organized in 1836 permission to submit given by Jerry Franklin and the church body Georgia, Sumter County, The Baptist Church Ebenezer meet in conference 14th January 1837. Elder J J Battle moderator when a door being opened for the reception members when Brother Thomas Evinham, Sister Mary, Sister Phebe and sister Charlotte Evinham and Brother Lewis Evinham{an ordained minister of the ghospel} all came forward and were recieved by letter 2nd On motion the church went into a choice of a man to supply us as a pastor for the year when elder J J Battle ware(were) the choice Don(done) in and by order of the church in conference John Monte Clk Psotem end #5 begin #6 The Baptist Church at Ebenezer Sumter Co. Georgia met in conference Sataurday before the 3rd Lord's Day in February 1837 1st Rec'd by letter Sister Sarah Clark 2nd On Motion Brother Battle then answering the church agreeable to their call by accepting the pastorial charge for another year Agrud(agreed) and signed by order Lewis Evingham Clk Protum end #6

found the following posted by 'Millie' in the Upson County Mailing List Archives..... while back, someone sent in a query on a Respess, and I apparently answered it ?? My short term memory is pretty poor, but it rang a bell when I read that Richard R.Respess of Upson County married Hulda Ann Stewart,born 13 July 1823 d. 21 July 1846. The article list all her sisters and brothers, and says that she is the daughter of Bailey Stewart. Could this have been something that you forwarded me out of Upson? The article came out of Stewart Clan Magazine dated August 1954. > I believe my brick wall is about to crumble. My g g grandfather Meredith Duke sold land that is now in Schley County to R R Respass..obviously the Richard married to Hulda Stewart. I have been searching for the connection between Darling Duke and Meredith Duke, it is not the obvious surname link that most believe. I think Meredith Duke's wife was a daughter of James White and some lady (who was his second wife) from the Stewart family. Darling married Mary Ann Stewart of your county, and it was Darling that Meredith's widow trusted to settle Meredith's Marion County GA estate after Meredith died in AL. One would jump to the conclusion that she chose Darling because of his connection to the Duke family. Makes more sense that she would choose one of her own kin. Does anyone know if there was a sister(or some relative) to Mary Ann Stewart who married a White in the eary 1820's...or why Darling and Mary Ann had listed in their home in 1850 a Laura White age 10, or why Sarah White is living in the household of Silas Barnes (whose wife is blind), next door to Richard Respass, whose wife is obviously the Hulda Ann Stewart named above? I may not make much sense, but I feel I have fell into a tangled web....it all makes sense, but I cant untangle it. Anyone on info about the Stewart/Duke, Stewart/Respass or Stewart/White families, please, please contact me. Thanks Dorothy Rhodes [email protected]

Researching John L. Bautista (1864-1927) JP genealogy website: http://www.ancestry-web.com/

The Schley County News Friday, April 23, 1909. No. 16 NORTON Vs. WATSON; REPLY OF T.E. WATSON (Note: This appears to be a reprint from the Jeffersonian, which I believe was published in Thomson or Thompson in McDuffie Co. Next door is Warren Co. where the Mr. A.J. Roberts lived in Norwood, and Greene County is adjacent to that. Rev. Norton is of course Schley County's own.) Our readers will remember a letter signed by T.J. Pilcher, published in this paper two weeks ago, calling Mr. Watson's attention to the fact that a parson, angered by the foreign mission articles, had accused Mr. Watson and Ex-Governor H.D. McDaniel of having "swindled the heirs of one A.J. Roberts out of an estate of $90,000." Mr. Watson was accused of losing valuable papers which caused the loss of an estate, and that soon afterwards McDaniel and Watson "built palatial houses and have lived in luxury ever since." The necessary inference was that Watson lost the papers so that he and McDaniel could rob the estate, build palaces, and live happily, like nabobs, ever afterwards. Our readers may remember the editorial in which it was stated that if the parson, C.A. Norton, had ever said anything to the effect aforesaid, the parson lied. You may likewise remember that in last week's paper, appeared a card from Ex-Governor McDaniel in which he stated that Mr. Watson had no connection with the case, and that the money of the estate was paid out according to a decision (by) Superior court, which gave it to Green(e) county for educational purpose(s), in spite of the efforts of the Allison legatees to break the will. In the meantime, we received a letter from Mr. Norton asking whether we would publish a reply from him. Of course we answered that we would. His card, therefore appears in this week's paper. He denies that he used the language attributed to him by Mr. Pilcher, but he say (said?)-- "Fourth. Furthermore, I said that the heirs had never received any part of that estate; and that the last account of the estate it was in the hand of Mr. McDaniel, as executor, and yourself, as legal representative of the heirs." Gov. McDaniel has already stated, over his own signature, the positive fact that the estate was paid out according to law and that none of it remained in his hands. The statement of Norton that Mr. Watson ever was in possession of the estate or any part thereof, is a most outrageous falsehood. Nor was he, Watson, ever, for a moment, legal representative of the heirs. In his communication, Norton includes a certificate from A.J. Roberts, to the effect that in 1869 or 70, he turned over to Mr. Watson, some copy of some paper, relating to this estate. Mr. Roberts, whose identity we did not fix until receipt of Norton's letter, is laboring under some honest mistake. He could not have given Mr. Watson valuable papers concerning a lawsuit in 1869 or 1870, for Mr. Watson was at that time a student of the school of Thompson,--a lad of 13 or 14. At the time when the Supreme court decided the Allison case (see 46 Ga. Reports, p-88,and those following), Mr. Watson was a clerk in the store of T.E. Massengale, at Norwood (Warren Co.). That fall he went to college, a 16 year old youngster. To be specific, it was in March 1872, that the Supreme court decided this case against (the) Allison legetees, and in favor of "the poor children of Green(e) county." The case sounds, "David A. Newsome, Ordinary,et. al., Piffs. in Error. Vs. Thomas M. Starke, Administrator, et al., Defts. in Error." The law firm of Reese & Reese represented the Ordinary; and the Allison legatees were represented by Miles W. Lewis, Joel A. Billups, and Henry D. McDaniel. The subject of the litagation was the estate of Gwyn Allison, not that of A.J. Roberts, nor Mrs. Starke. Gwyn Allison, in April 1865, made his will, and died in the same year. William L. Strain qualified as executor,--not H.D. McDaniel, as Norton states. The 10th term of the will gave $20,000 to the education of the poor children, not $15,000, as Norton states. Now, when Gwyn Allison made his will, he had such a large number of negroes that he probably considered the $20,000 bequest a small charge upon the estate. But the slaves were freed and values of all kind were demoralized, and the legacies in Allison's will had to abate, because there was not sufficient funds to pay them in full. Various persons of the name of Allison (it does not appear {in the} record that they were children of the testtator) came into the Superior court seeking to set aside the $20,000 bequest to the poor children of Green county. The complaints alleged that they were legatees under the will, and that they had to take less than their legacies called for, because of the loss of slave property of the estate. They therefore prayed the court to give them the $20,000 which the testator had bequethed to the poor children of Green county. It was alleged in the complaint of these Allisons, that the executor had already paid $4, 585.30 on the 20 thousand bequest. Attacking the 10th clause of the will as void for uncertainty, the complaintants sought to have turned over to themselves, and other legatees, $4,585.30. They also prayed "that said William L. Strain, executor, be decreed to account to complainants for any balance of said estate which he might have in his hands." Strain died pending the litigation, and James L. Brown was put in possession of the estate, as administrator of the goods not administered, with the will annexed. We have been careful to examine the 46th Georgia reports, in order that the exact facts might be presented. It is doubtful if the Rev. Norton has ever examined the record. It would be charitable to assume that he is so densly ignorant of the legal administration of estates that he does not know that McDaniel and Watson could not have possession of the funds without the collusion of Mr. Brown, the administrator, and of the Ordinary; and also of Miles W. Lewis and Joel A. Billups. It is now 37 years since the Allison case was ajudicated by our highest court. After that decision, there was nothing in it for the heirs. Gov. McDaniel says that it took practically all of the estate to pay off the $20,000 bequest. He says that he settled with his client, that Messrs. Lewis and Billups also settled with theirs, we have no doubt, for they were lawyers of the highest character. If the Administrator turned over the Allison estate to any lawyers, those three were the ones, for they were the attorneys of record. Mr. Watson knew nothing of it, and was probably teaching school in Screven County when the small remnant of the Allison assets were divided between those three big lawyers and their clients. Mr. Watson returned to his old home, Thomson, in November, 1876. His first, white client was A.J. Roberts. From that time until now, the friendship that has existed between Mr. Watson and Mr. Roberts has been warm, unselfish and unbroken. If ever Mr. Roberts spoke to Mr. Watson about the Allison estate,--which he may have done,--he certainly was not encouraged to litigate, for it was apparent at a glance that nothing could be done. Mr. Roberts must have acquiesced in this view, for nothing was done, and nothing attempted. Since Mr. Roberts asserts that he put Mr. Watson in possession of some copy of some paper, we will not dispute the fact, though we have no recollection of it; but it must be clear to all that the will of Gwyn Allison was the important paper in this case; and the fatal tenth clause, which knocked the heirs out of the box, is embodied in the Supreme Court report. Consequently, if Mr. Watson had a copy, which he lost, nobody was hurt. And our friend, Roberts, who has always been an honored guest at the Watson home, and who could not do or say anything that would cause the old man to cease to love him, as never intimated the least desire that Mr. Watson establish a copy of the lost paper. Apparently Roberts attached as little importance to it as Watson did. What we said in the former editorial is strictly true. No valuable papers, causing the loss of an estate, were ever lost by Mr. Watson, and no such claim was ever made. With papers which were obviously of no importa! nce, it may have been different. No one will question this ststement;--if anybody was hurt by the alleged (loss) of this very indefinite "paper or copy," referred to by Norton, the charges concerning it would not have slumbered until Mr. Watso assailed the prestent (present?) methods of Foreign Missionaries. Rev. C.A. Norton's attitude in the matter is plain enough. Angry because of Mr. Watson's stand in favor of the poor and illiterate children of our own land, he said enough about the Allison case to make the impression on Mr. Pilcher and perhaps others that Watson and McDaniel had conspired to rob the heirs of an estate, had willfully lost valuable papers which were necessary to prove title in these heirs, and built fine houses with the stolen money. Disavowing a portion of the language quoted by Mr. Pilcher, the Rev. Norton yet says that the just account they had of the estate was in the hands of Watson and McDaniel. Think of a minister of the gospel circulating and infamous slander like that! Did he ever make an itelligent effort to trace the assets of the Allison estate? Did he read the decision of the Supreme Court? Did he ever go like a man to Gov. McDaniel, at Monroe, Ga. and request a full statement? Did he ever go to the administrator, James L. Brown? If not, why not? What excuse can he give to his conscience, or his neighbors, for saying the last that was heard of that estate, it was, in part, in the hands of Mr. Watson? This is one of those cases where a man of malicious and suspicious temper jumps at a wrong conclusion, and recklessly makes the most damaging charges against prominent men, never suspecting that he may be called to account, exposed and punished. A preacher of the gospel, a man called of the Lord to lead us upward to a better life, going around among the people to whom he is spiritual guide, and seeking to blast the reputation of two fellow Christians by making criminal accusations, which have no other foundation than his own mean and malicious fancy! 1. He puts himself on record as saying that Henry D. McDaniel was executor of the estate, when the indisputable fact is that McDaniel was never the executor. 2. He positively stated that the estate consisted "principally in money," when the record shows that the chief asset were negro slaves; and the date shows (1865) that whatever money the estate had was Confederate money,--hardly worth picking up in the road. 3. He positively stated that "the heirs" had never gotten any part of that estate, when records prove that the executor, Strain, had paid all of the legatees named in the will a part of what was coming to them, and that they sought to get the balance due them, and that they sought to get the balance due them by trying to defeat the $20,000 bequest to "the poor children of Greene county." 4. He insinuates that "the heirs" lost an estate--a big one at that, because Mr. Watson lost some copy of some paper, when the record shows that "the heirs" lost out under a decision of the Supreme court; and when the very nature of the case discloses the fact that it was not possible for Mr. Watson to have been in possession of any paper, or copy, that would have done "the heirs" the least good. This plain simple setting forth of the facts, as they appear of record, are enough to cover the Rev. C.A. Norton with conclusion and shame. There is just one way he can escape the disgrace that should vist the slanderer--he should frankly and publicly confess his mistake and express his regret. Will he be man enough to do it? P.S.--On my way to Atlanta today, I fell in line with my old friend, Judge Columbus Heard, a life long citizen of Greene county, who is perhaps as familiar with the local history of that county as any man living. Referring to the Allison estate, he told me Gwyn Allison was an old batchelor, and that the legatees who brought the suit to break the will and to defeat the bequest to the poor children of Greene county, must have been nephews or cousins of the testator. Judge Heard futhermore stated that Gwynn Allison's estate owned very little land. "I don't believe ," said he, "that the land brought as much as $1000." The judge went on to explain that Gwynn Allison owned negroes, who were freed, and that he had loaned out a a considerable amount of money that could not be colllected. This no doubt was on account of the general smash of individuals and estates consequent upon the Civil War and the south's defeat therein. I asked Judge Heard when it was that the courthouse of Greene County was burned, and the records destroyed. In a tone of surprise, he responded: "It has never happened. Our court house has never been burned, nor out records destroyed. They are all there now in a safety vault." Therefore in as much as Gwyn Allison's estate was a Greene County estate, there never was a time when C.A. Norton, and all others, could not have learned the real facts in the case if they had simply exercised ordinary dilegence of going to the court house or writing to the Ordinary of the county. It is equally apparent that any paper connected with the estate lost by Mr. Watson, or any one else, could have been immediaitely re-established without the slightest difficulty and at a trivial expense. Therefore, Mr. Norton's story of a lost deed, burnt court house, and big estate gobbled up by McDaniel and Watson must be dismissed as one of the wildest notions that ever entered anybody's head. Rev.C.A. Norton's letter is published in another part of this paper.---The Jeffersonian LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. H.C. Davis went over to Americus Wednesday to make a visit. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Cheney and Miss Julia Peacock are spending several days in Atlanta and Douglasville. Will V. Jones, of Columbus, is visiting parents, Dr. and Mrs. C.G. Jones. Misses Williams, Andrews and Seaborn, the pleasant guests of Miss Lucille Lindsay for several days, left their homes Monday. Mrs. Z.T. Mott and Miss Alice Arrington left Saturday for a visit to Leslie. Dr. and Mrs. Ficklin, of Butller, have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Strange. (Note: Lucy Wilson Ficklin and Essie Wilson Strange were sisters, d/o William Benjamin Wilson, former tax collector and Ordinary of Taylor County, and Mary Julia Hill) Mr. and Mrs. Park, of Reynolds, spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Barrow. Col. J.C. Rainey went over to Butler this week on business. Miss Margurite Drane, coming from Americus, spent Sunday with Mrs. E.R. Jordan. Messrs. E.W. Strange and R.J. Pewrry will represent the Ellaville Lodge at the District K. of P. Convention to be held at Chipley this week. Dr. B.L. Bridges, W.H. Hogg and D.A. Peacock went up to Macon Wednesday. Messrs. C.R. McCrory and W.D. Murray and others went over to hear the address of Gov. Smith at the Agricultural College. I am representing the Gaufman Laundry, of Atlanta, the best in (the) State. All work guaranteed and prompt delivery assured.--Earle Collins. PROGRAM FOR MEMORIAL DAY Song, "America", Audience. Invocation, Rev. C.A. Norton. Quartette, "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground" Reading, Selected, Miss Minnie Royal VocalDuet, Selected, Mrs. E.L. Bridges and Miss Minnie Cheney Introduction of Speaker, Mr. E.L. Bridges Address, Col. J.F. Sheppard Chorus, Bonnie Blue Flag The exercises will be held at the Auditorium Monday afternoon, April 26, at 2:30 o'clock. The veterans are especially invited to be present. end # 16.

Hello everyone, I just thought you might like to take a look at the newest version of the Schley Archives. It has had a makeover of sorts and is sporting a new look. This should make it easier for everyone to zero in on the particular item that they are looking a little more quickly. Take a look. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley.htm Also, a link has been added here for easy access to the forms for submitting your contributions. This is an easy way of tyoing and submitting your contributions. There is even a form for photos and scanned documents. I think you will like these. http://poppet.org/gafiles/ Of course, you can always send items to me as well. I have been and continue to have some software problems and I apologize if I have not answered some mail from any of you. Send it again please. My ability to send and receive has been seriously hampered by the gremlins in my new software. Along those same lines my address book was lost and so I don't have many of the addresses I once did. Debbie Moore, I haven't been able to get in touch with you because I lost your address when this happened. Can you drop me a note? [email protected] Harris

Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Willis M. McLsinty July 15 1907 ************************************************ 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] August 27, 2003, 9:45 pm The Talbotton New Era, August 1, 1907 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, August 1, 1907 Page 1 Mr. Willis McLsinty Dead Mr. Willis M. McLsinty, after --- week’s illness died at his home in the upper part of Marion County Monday July 15, at 3 o’clock p.m. Was buried Tuesday at Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church of which he was a faithful member and deacon and had been for a number of years. He was one of Marion County’s most highly respected citizens and his death has cast a gloom over the community in which he lived. He will be sadly missed by his family and church as well as the community. He leaves a devoted wife, three daughters and one son to mourn his loss. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

Marion-Talbot County GaArchives Marriages.....Evelyn Taylor - Ode Harris May 5 1907 ************************************************ 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] August 27, 2003, 9:05 pm The Talbotton New Era, May 9, 1907 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, May 9, 1907 Page 6 Juniper Has A Pretty Wedding A marriage of interest to many friends was that of Miss Evelyn Taylor to Mr. Ode Harris, of Juniper, which took place Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church. The fearful rain which lasted nearly all the afternoon prevented many, who intended coming, from being present, yet the church was crowded. The decorations were carried out in white and green with ferns, pot plants and cut roses. The church was darkened and the lights turned on, giving a most beautiful effect. The bridal party entered to the strains of Lohengrin, Miss Etna Weaver, the winsome and accomplished daughter of Mr. J.J. Weaver presiding at the organ. The attendants were Miss Eugenia Chandler and Mr. W.H. Posey, of this place, Miss Martha Wood, of Paschal and Mr. Sam Harris, of Brantley. The ceremony was performed by Mr. Thomas, of Geneva, in a most pleasing and impressive manner. After the marriage the bridal party repaired to the future home, at Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Posey’s where they all spent a very pleasant evening. The bride is the attractive and lovely daughter of Mr. Monro Taylor, a prosperous planter near Juniper, and has won scores of friends by her amiability and gentleness. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb

Marion-Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Mrs. Mauk March 28 1907 ************************************************ 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] August 27, 2003, 8:38 pm The Talbotton New Era, April 4, 1907 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 4, 1907 Page 5 Death of Mrs. Mauk Mrs. Mauk died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe Rogers, near Buena Vista last Thursday. Her remains were carried to Butler Friday and interred in the cemetery there. Mrs. Mauk lived for many years at Mauk’s Level, in Taylor County, where she owned one of the finest farms in Georgia. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

The Schley County News Friday, April 16, 1909 No. 15 LOCALS AND PERSONALS Mr. E.T. Woods, of Dawson, spent Monday here. Miss Kitty Walker left Friday for Albany where she will spend a month. Mrs. S.A. Royal went down to Americus Friday. Mrs. Tom Mott made a visit to Americus this week. Mrs. E.L. McGowan left Friday for her home at Jacksonville. Mrs. Clark Doster, of Rochelle, is spending a few days with parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Woods. Messrs. Hamp Stevens, J.B. Williamson, A.M. Park, W.D. Murray and others will leave Saturday for Dead Lake, where they will spend a week fishing. Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Slappey, of LaCrosse, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Collins. Mrs. Angie Singletary, of Tifton, spent a few days with Mrs. J.M. Murray this week. Miss Mary Lightner returned to her home at Ideal Thursday, Mrs. J.S. Lightner going also. H.A. Peacock left for Douglasville Wednesday and will make that place his home in the future. Mrs. Wright McCoy after spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. E.M. Duncan, left for her home in Thomasville to-day. Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Bridges are spending several days in Atlanta, as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S.R. Bridges, going through in (an) automobile, Thursday. Miss Griffin, of Americus, is the guest of Miss Martha Davis. Miss Martha Sanborn, of Americus, and Misses Andrews and Williams, of Plains are the guests of Miss Lucile Lindsay. Hon. Walter Stewart, of Taylor, has been spending a few days in Ellaville. Misses Worthy, of Americus, spent Wednesday with their sister, Mrs. H.C. Davis. Mrs. J.R. Williams came up from Americus Wednesday spending the day with her sister, Mrs. J.F. Stewart. Rev. W.K. Dennis, of Shellman, was among the list of welcome visitors here the past few days. Mrs. Z.S. Childers, of Americus, was the guest of Mrs. Robert Strange this week. SUPERIOR COURT NOTES The April term of 1909 Superior court of Schley county convened promptly at 9 o'clock Monday morning; Judge Littlejohn presiding in his usual able and impartial manner. After the court had formally opened by Sheriff Lumpkin, the Clerk E.B. Barrow, called the list of jurors when all answered to their names. After qualifying, the grand jury was given a charge concerning their duties by Judge Littlejohn which was short, though comprehensive in every essential detail. Solicitor Williams, our new Solicitor, worked like an "old horse," losing none of his cases except the case of the State vs. Silas Homes, charged with murder, and in no wise was he responsible for this acquital, as Homes was released on a techicallity which arose on the true bill drawn several years ago. The civil docket being taken up first was soon disposed of, the only case of any importance being tried was that of Strange vs. Jordan, complaint for damages, which resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff for two hundred dollars. Several criminal cases as follows disposed of: State vs. John Henry Davis, burglary, guilty, 12 years(?) on some other county's public roads. State vs. Sid Raglin, burglary, guilty, 12 months on some other county's roads. State vs. Robert Williams, rocking train (?), guilty, 12 months on some other county's roads. State vs. Charlie Black, being on Schley's public road, guilty, fine fifty dollars or work 6 months on some other county's roads. State vs. John Barnes, larceny, guilty, 8 months or one hundred dollars. The traverse jury was discharged Tuesday afternoon, while the grand jury could not complete their duties until noon Wednesday, at which time their general presentments were received, and court adjourned. Among the number of visiting lawyers present were: E.A. Hawkins, W.P. Wallace, Zack Childers, George Ellis, J.E. Shephard, J.A. Hixon and J.N. Kiker, of Americus; George Munro and T.B. Rainey, Buena Vista; Jere M. Moore, Montezuma; Howell Hollis, Columbus. (Note: I think our editor is trying to make a point here with the many references to the sentences of most of the convicted above, working on the roads of some other county. There have been articles in the past few months about using convicted prisoners to repair and maintain the roads of the county. There was a recent deadline of registering with the state prison board for this purpose. Our editor even reminded the county commission of this in a recent article. I'm betting the Schley County Commission missed the deadline and our editor is rubbing salt in the wound.) MEMORIAL EXERCISES Memorial exercises will be held at the Auditorium Monday afternoon, April 26th, at 3 o'clock. The chief feature of entertainment will be an address by Col. J.E. Sheppard, of Americus. The public is invited to attend. end # 15.

The Schley County News Friday, April 9, 1909 No. 14 REV. NORTON'S REPLY TO WATSON. Ellaville, Ga., April 1st, 1909. Hon. Thomas E. Watson, Thompson, Ga. Dear Sir: My attention having been called to a card appearing in your paper, the Jeffersonian, March 25th, written by Mr. T.J. Pilcher, of Schley County; and your reply to same; has been noted, and with due consideration; and your agreeing to allow me space to reply to same, which I appreciate. I wish to say first, I did not use the language as quoted in Mr. Pilcher's letter. I stated to Mr. Pilcher, that there was an estate, principally in money, left by a Mr. Allison, the amount of which was $90,000, $15,000 of the $90,000 was left by Mr. Allison and his widow, a Mrs. Starks, for educational purposes, namely to educated the poor children of Green county; and the remaining $75,000 was to go to the heirs of Mrs. Starks, who was the first wife of Mr. A.J. Roberts, and at her death to her heirs. Second, I said that Mr. McDaniel, later Gov. of Georgia, was the executor of the estate or money, which was left by Mr. Allison and his widow, a Mrs. Starks. Third, I said, moreover, that Mr. A.J. Roberts, did turn over to you as his attorney, a copy of the paper or papers, or deed, representing this money or estate, to settle with Mr. McDaniel, the executor, and that some months after you had received from Mr. Roberts the above papers, you reported back to him saying, "Jack, I am very sorry, but I have lost those papers," referring, of course to the paper or papers, or deed (a copy) that Mr. Roberts had placed in your hands as his legal representative. Fourth. Futhermore, I said that the heirs had never gotten or received any part of the estate, it was in the hands of Mr. McDaniel as executor, and yourself as the legal representative of the heirs. The above, is in substance, what I said to Mr. Pilcher, and he was left to draw his own conclusion, which was very easy for him to do. In your reply to Mr. Pilcher's letter you state, in no uncertain terms, that "never have I lost papers that caused the loss of any estate." I did not claim, nor did I say, that you had lost any papers, but did say that you, the Hon. Thos. E. Watson, so reported to Mr. A.J. Roberts that you had lost the papers turned over to you by him (Roberts) which had been delivered to you representing the above mentioned estate. And in proof of the above claims, I give you my author and one you will not deny nor can you impeach. Certificate "This is to certify that I, Andrew J. Roberts, did on or about the year of our Lord 1869 or 1870 deliver to the Hon. Thomas E. Watson, papers of copy of deed, representing the Allison estate, which estate went to Mrs. Starks, said estate representing some $90,000, and $15,000 were to go to the education of the poor children of Green county. Some months after the said Hon. Thomas E. Watson, reported to me that he had lost the copy of said deed." Signed, A.J. Roberts Norwood, Ga. Now Mr. Watson, you said that you had never lost any papers causing loss of an estate. But, Mr. Roberts certifies that you so stated to him relative to the papers that were in your possession representing the above estate. No one has charged that you lost them, but here is proof that you said you lost them. Will you tell us what became of them or the papers? Surely, surely, one of your mental powers can recall a matter like the one in question. Of course, you can reply by saying "that I know nothing of the matter in question," as you have done or else you can reply by saying that I do not recall or remember anything of the matter in question. But what will you say in the face of the above proof? We will most certainly thank and appreciate the fact, if Mr. McDaniel will explain to the heirs as to what disposition was made of the Allison estate, as none of the heirs ever got or received any part of it. Thanking you for the space in your paper for above. I am very truly, C.A. Norton. PERSONALS AND LOCALS Miss Annabel McCrory is enjoying a pleasant stay with relatives at Thomasville. Rev. Campbell is filling his usual monthly engagement here last Saturday and Sunday, was accompanied by his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Ford Stewart, after a pleasant stay of three weeks with Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Stewart, returned to their home at Macon Tuesday. Misses Effie Bethune and Carrie Wooten, of Buena Vista were guests of Mrs.H.F. Dixon, the past week. Mrs. Rogers Williams spent last Sunday in Buena Vista. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Strange visited relatives at Butler this week. Mr. Chas. Moore, of Buena Vista, was in Ellaville Thursday on business. Mr.and Mrs. E.E. Collins are delighted over the arrival of a baby girl at their home on last Sunday night. Mr. E.L. Bridges made a business trip to Butler Tuesday. Capt. Peacock, coming from his new home, Douglasville, spent the week here. Judge and Mrs. J.A. Hixon, and daughter, Miss Marybel, spent Monday night here, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T.V. Bridges. Mr. M.L. Tidwell, of Ellerslie, after spending several days with his mother, Mrs. W.W. Tidwell, returned to his home Monday accompanied by his mother who will probably make her home with him. REQUEST TO CITY COUNCIL The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Sarah Hornady chapter, of this place, having purchased head stones for each Soldier's grave in our cemetery, the same to be erected within the next few days, and as a nice program has been arranged by the chapter for the observation of "Memorial Day," it is especially asked that our city council have the cemetery cleaned off before the 26th day of April--"Memorial Day." Trusting this request will be graciously complied with and that our Memorial exercises will be heartily appreciated by ever citizen of our town and county. We most respectfully remain. Sarah E. Hornady Chapter, U.D.C. MRS. J.R. JORDAN ENTERTAINS Mrs. J.R. Jordan entertained at a pretty party on last Saturday in honor of Misses Bethune and Wooten, of Buena Vista, the guests of Mrs. Harry Dixon. The game of "Hearts" was played, Miss Bethune winning highest score. The Easter idea was effectively carried out, score cards being in Easter designs and favors which were presented to each guest, were tiny stuffed chickens. Mrs. E.R. Jordan presidedat the tea table, after the game dainty ices were served. Those invited were: Mrs. Lily Dixon, Mrs. Walter Sellars, Mrs. L.A.Hall, Mrs. Cleve Davis, Mrs. Joe Lightner, Mrs. E.R. Jordan, Mrs. R.H. Strange, Mrs. H.J. Williams, Mrs. Ed Strange, Mrs. John Wall, Mrs. W.E. Drane, Misses Davis, Peacock, Williamson and Lightner. A CARD For the many expressions of appreciation and othe manifestattions of genuine friendship shown on the part of the people of Schley county, upon the event of the departure of myself and family from this section, we hereby make grateful acknowldgements and extend sincere thanks. We leave your midst feeling that you are the best people on earth and with best wishes for each and all. Henry S. Munro NEW BARBER SHOP Everything new, clean and up to date. Full satisfaction guaranteed. Our motto is to render a service that will make a regular customer out of all who patronize us once. Will appreciate the patronage of all. In rear of J.B. Williamson's store. Harvey Hale GOES TO OMAHA With the departure (of) Dr. H.S. Munro and his most excellent family on last Saturday for Omaha, Nebraska, where they will make their future home, our little town had cause to experience a season of genuine regret, for this good family was loved and appreciated by all who knew them, and by cause of a long, true and tried acquaintance since they had become a living, wholesome part of our little family. Their loss to many will perhaps seem ir-repairable and a reconcilliation to their departure appears to now be impossible; yet all is well that aims well, and we can but feel that it was best that they should go. In their new home, Dr. Munro has open to himself a reciprocal territory in which he will put into use and practice the vast amount of great truthes which he has for many years endeavored to search out, relative to the scientific practice of medicine, in order that he might offer suffering humanity something real, true and tangible to take the place of modern day quac! kery. His book, "Suggestive Therepeautics" and his recent articles in many of the leading Medical publications are receiving the unstinted approval of leading Physicians, Ministers and Educators of the United States. All Ellaville will ever prize the privilege of claiming Dr. Munro and his family. end # 14.

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It would seem that our old friend Rev. C.A. Norton has become involved in another controversy. I am looking for the date of death and place of burial of an A.J. Roberts, and this could very well be the man. If anyone can shed any light on A.J. Roberts or this story as it unfolds, I'd be appreciative.--Harris The Schley County News Friday, April 2, 1909 No. 13. Rev. C.A. Norton, of this place, and the Hon. Thomas Watson have tied up in a newspaper controversy, the first gun being fired last week by Mr. Watson through the columns of the Jeffersonian, in the course of which he flings some very (un)complimentary remarks at Rev. Norton. It is understood that Rev. Norton's reply will appear later and that he is fully prepared to to sustain his position. We herewith give the first act of the performance as taken from the Jeffersonian: IF REV. NORTON SAID IT, REV. NORTON LIED. The following letter explains itself: Ellaville, Ga., Route 2, March 10th, 1909. Hon. Thos. E. Watson, Thomson (Thomaston?), Ga. Dear Mr. Watson: Since the appearance of your article in reference to the action of the South Georgia Conference agreeing to raise $65,000 for Foreign Missions, one Rev. C.A. Norton (a Methodist preacher stationed at Ellaville, Ga.) says that ex-Governor Henry D. McDaniel and yourself swindled the heirs of one A.J. Roberts out of an estate worth $90,000, $15,000 of which went to the poor children of Green County and $75,000 to the heirs of a Mrs. Starks. He says that McDaniel was Executor of the estate, and that A.J. Roberts gave some valuable papers into your keeping and you claimed that you lost them, and a while after that the Court house was burned down and all records with it, and a while after the burning McDaniel and yourself each built a palatial home, and have lived in luxury ever since. He, C.A. Norton says that he has been to your home and has eaten bread with you, and that he thought you a right good fellow then, but knowing you as he does now, he would not believe you on your ! oath. Now, brother, this talk is likely to damage our cause in this county (Schley). Will you, for the sake of your old friends in Schley, give a full and plain account of the whole transaction in your weekly Jeffersonia? I have always had perfect confidence in you, and will continue to have until I know of a (fact?) that (you?) are the rotten hearted scoundrel this man says you are. I am your friend, T.J. Pilcher. Answer: I was never associated with Ex-Governor Henry D. McDaniel in any law case whatsoever, so far as I can recall. I was never an opposing counsel in any case, wherein he was engaged, so far as I can remember. The charge that Henry D. McDaniel ever swindled any person, or any estate, out of $90,000, or other sum, is in my judgement, an infamous slander. If I ever heard of the A.J. Roberts case, or estate, before this, the fact escapes my memory. Nor did I ever before hear of "the heirs of Mrs. Starke." The man who says that I ever swindled the Roberts estate, or any person, out of $90,000, or any other sum, is an unscrupulous liar. If Henry D. McDaniel was Executor of the estate, he was in full possession and control of it. What ever that honest and able gentleman did with the assets, was, I feel sure, done according to law. If Ex-Governor McDaniel is not incapable of cheating and swindling, then we have nobody who is. It may be possible that Rev. C.A. Norton has, in years gone by, been entertained at my house. If so, it is apparent that my hospitality has been too lax, and that I have opened my doors and given room at my board to at least one man who was unworthy of being treated as a gentleman. Not one cent did I ever get from the estate of A.J. Roberts, and never have I lost papers that caused the loss of any estate. No such claim has ever been made. If there lives a human being who had the right to make such a claim, the presumption is that it would have been made, for my residence is known and my solvency unquestioned. If Rev. C.A. Norton has long known what rascals Ex-Governor McDaniel and I are--as he now admits--he should have not waited until I exposed the present unnatural and unscriptural method of doing foreign mission work. He ougt to have exposed us years ago, in order that we might have been compelled to disgorge that $90,000 out of which we swindled the "heirs of one A.J. Roberts." As the name of my friend, Ex-Governor H.D. McDaniel has been pilloried by the Rev. Norton, I hope that he will write to the Jeffersonian, and tell us what went with the ninety thousand dollars. I repeat my belief that not a dollar of it went wrong. Thos. E. Watson--In the Jefersonian. PERSONALS AND LOCALS Rev. Idus McKellar of Bakerton, was a visitor here this week. Dr. R.L. McMichael, of Buena Vista, was here on business Thursday. We'll have artesian water ere summer makes it's debut, anyway. Mr. Philo H. Smith, of Americus, was in Ellaville a few days this week. Mrs. Olin Daniel has returned home from a visit to Hogansville. Mrs. Hammet Kleckley and Miss Aeolia Caldwell, of Oglethorpe, are guests of Mrs. T.J. Mott. Quite a party from Ellaville enjoyed the two games of ball played at Americus this week by the New York Americans. Mr. E.B.Hornady, of Buena Vista, spent the day with his niece, Mrs. E.R. Jordan, Tuesday. Miss Greene and Miss Jenkins will be glad to meet the ladies Tuesday at the Peacock House. Mrs. T.G. Cheney, of Montezuma, is with Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Cheney for a few days. Mrs. C.T. Baldwin spent a few days pleasantly with relatives in Bronwood this week. Mrs. Charlie Hill Green was the guest of Mrs. H.J. Williams, Monday. Misses Flossie Eason and Ann Mae Stewart were the guests of Miss Lilla Mae Bryant at Murray the past week. Mrs. Henry Dyus, of Andersonville, visited Mrs. G. C.Dyus this week. Miss Minnie Davis, of Bakerton, has been spending the week with her sister, Mrs. W.E. Drane. Mrs. Peed, of Montezuma, visited her aunt, Mrs. M.A. Perry, at Andrew Chapel this week. Don't miss the Millinery Opening at the Peacock House Tuesday, April 6th, hours 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mrs. Dr. McKee, of Americus, was the charming guest of Mrs. J. C. Rainey for a few days the past week. Mrs. W.D. Murray is visiting her sister Mrs. P.H. Williams at Americus. Miss Heney Blackshear is spending some time here with Mrs. S.C. Collins. Miss Scott, returned to her home Monday at Athens, after spending several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Roger Williams. Miss Greene and her trimmer, Miss Jenkins have just returned from the great Millinery markets of New York and Baltimore and the ladies can expect to see a beautiful and artistic line of millinery in "the display" at the Peacock House on Tuesday. The murder case of the state vs. Silas Holmes charged with killing Walsh Edge near Bumphead several years ago will probably be the first and most interesting criminal case to be tried at the coming term of the Superior court. The state will be represented by Solicitor General Williams and J.H. Cheney, while Col. Jere M. Moore, of Montezuma, will look after the defense. end # 13.

The Schley County News Friday, March 26, 1909 No. 12 BROADWELL'S DOUBLE JOINTED COTTON This cotton was awarded first prize at the Georgia State Fair for the past four years--1905, 1906, 1907 and 1908,for the largest yield in the state. Broadwell's Double Jointed Cotton is the best cotton to make a large yield, to beat the boll rot, or early frost. It is an early variety and never gets caught by frost, thus leaving one third of your bolls dead on the stalks. I have given it through test and know it is superior to any cotton ever planted in this section. I have about 100 bushels to offer for sale at the reduced price of $2.00 per bushel, every seed guaranteed to be absolutely pure as I have for the past two years personally supervised the ginning of this cotton. Five dollars invested in these seed means a great deal more money for you next fall, besides, you will get a good start. Parties wishing these seed will address me, Ellaville, Ga., R.F.D., No. 3. They are alright. J.L.B. Usry HINTS FOR THE HOUSEKEEPER Dried orange and lemon peel will quicken a fire when baking or browning dishes in the oven. Half a lemon dipped in salt will do wonders in polishing brass and cooper cooking utensils. A little soap applied to a creaking door with a pencil point will stop its creaking and cure stiffness. A cup of sweet milk added to the water in which oatmeal is cooked makes it richer, adds to the flavor. Marks made by setting hot dishes on polished surfaces may be removed by rubbing them briskly with kerosene oil, then with alcohol. Damp shoes are usually hard to polish. Try adding a drop or two of melted paraffine to the blacking, and they will polish up at once. A simple way of testing eggs is to add two ounces of salt to a pint of water and put the eggs in it. Good eggs will be found in the sink while doubtful ones will float. Candle grease may be readily removed from a cloth frock or a coat by laying blotting paper over the spot and applying a hot iron. The blotting paper absorbs the grease when the heat is applied. Meat will keep even in hot weather, for many days if it is hung in a current of air in muslin bags which have been wrung out of vinegar. These bags should be rnewed every day. PERSONALS AND LOCALS Prof. and Mrs. W.E. Drane spent Sunday in Buena Vista. Mrs. H.J. Williams and Mrs. J.C. Rainey went down to Americus Tuesday. Miss Lucy Baldwin will leave Friday for a months visit to her father at Columbus. Miss Martha Davis is spending the week with relatives at Bakerton. W.P. Hornady, of Dawson, who is always a most welcome visitor to Ellaville was here for a day this week. Mrs. C.B. Johnson and Mrs. C.A.Norton left Tuesday for Atlanta, carrying Mrs. Johnson's little baby for surgical treatment. Mrs. L.G. Stewart and Miss Ruth Stewart spent Wednesday at Americus. Little Miss Annie Williams, of Americus, was the guest of her cousin Little Miss Dorothy Cheney. Mrs. J.M. Collum and daughter, Miss Mildred, of Putnam, was in town Friday. Nice dwelling house to rent. Possession given April 1st, 1909. Apply to C.R. McCrory. Miss Mary Williamson left Monday for Bronwood to spend several weeks. In this issue we publish a report of Judge Taylor on "The Fire and Storm" Insurance Co., which shows a most flattering record for the company. The big rain on last Saturday night wrought considerable damage in our county. The roads and lands badly washed and several of the public bridges being upset. The mill ponds at Dozier's and Williams' mills were broken and as a natural consequence the fishing brigade has kept the road hot all the week. Capt. Charlie Lewis, of Atlanta, who has many warm friends in Ellaville, spent Wednesday night with his sister, Mrs. J.N. Cheney. Mr. and Mrs. Olin Dixon came up from Americus in their automobile Wednesday, spending the day with Mrs. P.F. Dixon. WILLIAMS--WIMBUSH The marriage of MIss Maggie Williams to Mr. Perry Wimbish which took place Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Strange, while quietly solemnized, was one of wide interest to a large circle of friends of the contracting parties. Rev. C.A. Norton officiating in the presence of a very limited guest list. The bride's charming personality has endeared her her to many friends in Ellaville and elsewhere. The groom is one of Schley county's most progressive young farmers. FIRE AND STORM INSURANCE Georgia Schley County Before me comes Phil E. Taylor, Secretary and Treasurer of the Marion County division of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co., of Georgia and being duly sworn says that this division of the company was organized in July 1905 and comprises the three counties of Schley, Marion and Chattahoochee. That the reeports of the business of this division are read to the members in the annual meeting and that the reports of the Scretary and Treasurer which has been read to the members in regular meeting and approved by them, show that the assessment rate for each $1000 of insurance since organization has been as follows: Year ending July 1st, 1906, $1.50; year ending July 1st, 1907, $1.90; year ending July 1st, 1908, $1.70; rate since last meeting has been $1.10, which make average annual rate for each $1000 of insurance of $1.55 per $1000. Insurance now in force in this division, $190,000. All loses have in this division have been promptly paid, and this insurance is considered! as safe and sound as the "Old Line," and much more economical. Our people are pleased with it and our strength has gradually increased since the company organized here. Sworn to and subscribed before me this March 22nd, 1909.--P.E. Taylor. JURORS DRAWN FOR OCTOBER SUPERIOR COURT W.C. Kelly, T.F. Rainey, R.E.L. Walters, R.F. Williamson, R.J. Perry, J.F. Stewart, S.J. Reese, S.B. Halstead, J.T. Myrick, C.R. Tondee, R.M. Williams, T.J. Mott, Jr., W.D. Sears, H.F. Dixon, J.J. Holloway, C.D. Carter, J.H. Stevens, C.C. Jordan, R.H. Strange, J.H. Sellars, P.Z. Hill, E.E. Collins, Arthur Hill, Dr. J.R. Jordan, C.H. Burt, S.I. Pless, A.C.Chapman, A.A. Arrington, W.A.Perry, C.L. Battle. TRAVERSE JURY E.B.Warren, B.E. Brooks, J.N. Hudson, V.H. Tondee, A.J. Childers, M.E. Barnes, J.R. Cook, O.W. Myrick, R.J. Wall, J.A.Devane, H.H. Threlkeld, H.I. Poole, S.B. Fulford, S.C. Collins, Dr. R.T. Bivins, A.M. Sandness, A.J. Autry, J.H. Rooks, B.F.Harvey, E.L. Holloway, T.J. Driver, J.R. Autry, Z. Cusey, W.S. Sims, O.F. Barnes, J.C. Terry, T.J. Hixon, C.O.Rainey, L.H. Tondee, J.E. Willis, J.H. Childers, R.P. Myrick, L.W. Dixon, J.M. Collum. end # 12.

The SchleyCounty News Friday, March 19, 1909 No. 11 PERSONALS AND LOCAL Mr. Dan Kleckley, of Lowe, dropped in to see us last Saturday and subscribed for the News. Mrs. J.M. Collum (nee Tommie Curtis Barnes), of Putnam, was in Ellaville Monday. Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Bridges, Mrs. J.H. Cheney and Miss Julia Peacock made a trip to Buena Vista Friday in the automobile. Miss Minnie Cheney, of Montezuma, arrived Sunday to begin her duty as trimmer for Mrs. A. Allen during the spring season. Mrs. Cleve Davis and Mrs. H.F. Dixon went down to Americus last Friday to attend the party given by Mrs. Will Jones. Mrs. J.C. Rainey will leave Saturday for a visit to Waverly Hall. Mr. John Snipes is spending a few weeks with his daughter, Mrs. R.E.L. Walters. Mr. Charlie Baldwin, coming from Talbotton, is spending a while at home. Messrs. E.L. Bridges, H.F. Dixon, H.A. Peacock and Max Banner, of Columbus, went over to Americus Thursday in an auto. Mr. Marion Dunn has returned home after a visit to Worth county. Mr. W.Z. Burt, of Buena Vista, was looking after his farming interest in Schley this week. Miss Emma Dozier, of Augusta, made her mother a visit this week. Miss Martha Davis entertained delightfully at a Forty-two party on Wednesday evening. Messrs. J.M. Murray, T.R. Strange and C.H. Wall have been serving this week as a special committee appointed at the last session of Grand Jury to examine the books of various officers of the county. Those going up to Columbus to see the "Blue Mouse" were, Misses Julia Peacock, Emma Dozier, Lucile Lindsay and Mrs. J.H. Cheney, Col. C.R. McCrory, Dr. B.L. Bridges and H.W. Hogg. Misses Lucy Baldwin and Martha Davis spent the week-end very pleasantly with Miss Myrtis Strange at her home near Ellaville. Mr. Chas. Pickard, owner of the Ellaville Telephone system, has recently purchased the Oglethorpe telephone exchange, and will run the two systems in connection. Mr. Howell Eason, of this place left Tuesday for Oglethorpe, where he will take charge of the exchange as manager. He is a capable young man for the position, and the News reccomends him to the people of Oglethorpe. THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLUB At her lovely home on Broad Street, Mrs. Robert H. Strange asisted by Miss Myrtis Strange, entertained the Forty-two club on last Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Z.S. Childers, of Americus. The chilly weather only added to the warmth and cheerfulness inside, where bright fires and lovely cut flowers and palms made this attractive home an ideal gathering place for the fairer sex. Progressive forty-two was played, Mrs. J.H. Cheney making the highest score. In the dining room, coffee was poured by Mrs. E.R. Jordan and Miss Lucy Baldwin. An elegant course of salad and ices was served. Mrs. Strange was attractive in a gown of old rose messaline. Mrs. Childers wore a becoming directoire made of green. Miss Myrtis Strange wore a dainty dress of pink silk. end # 11.

The Schley County News Friday, March 12, 1909 No. 10 PERSONALS AND LOCALS Spanish peas for sale.--S. Williamson Arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Herring Monday, a baby boy. Mr. T.V. Bridges returned home Wednesday from a weeks stay at White Sulpher Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Ford Stewart, of Macon arrived Sunday to make a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Stewart. Mrs. S.M. Callier, of Thomaston is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E.W. Strange. Mrs. Z.S. Childers came up from Americus Wednesday to attend the party Thursday given by Mrs. R.H. Strange. Miss Annabel McCrory left Monday for a visit to friends in Macon. Mrs. Henry Mathis, of Ft. Valley, after a week's stay with parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Murphey, returned home Monday. Mrs. J.L. Duncan attended the burial of her sister at Waverly Hall last week. One of the best dove shoots of the season was held at Mr. Bob Hobb's plantation, Taylor County,on last Wednesday. A party of about twenty-five went from Ellaville, and aside from killing all the birds they needed, they otherwise spent an enjoyable time. The leader of the hunt was H.Willis Hogg, who used the Chattanooga shells; close seconds were Bob Hill, Darsey Peacock, ye editor and Philo Smith, all of whom used, strictly, the Jacksonville Nitro Long Range. Mr. Evans has again begun work on the well. He says Ellaville will yet have a good well, which is generally conceded as amatter of fact by all who know him. We most frankly suggest that if he had had supervision of the work to begin with, Ellaville would have already had a good artesian water. Let's all hope for success and help Evans get the well. FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN On account of the impracticability of shipping the following list of useful household articles, they are offered for sale at from forty to fifty percent of their original cost, each article practically as good as new. A $25.00 hatrack, a $25.00 book case and writing desk, a $50.00 suit of furniture, a $50.00 Bucks steel cooking range, a $25.00 leather lounge and folding bed, a $12.50 extension dining table, and a number of other useful household articles, iron bed steds, bed springs, chairs, tables, etc. A $90.00 buggy with pole and harness for $25.00 and a $60.00 single buggy and harness for $25.00, both practcally as good as new. Books, Books, Books! A pile of one hundred and fifteen, costing on an average of one dollar each for $10.00. Also a case of two hundred of the very choicest works by living authors, among them works on poetry, fiction, philosophy, history, science and religion, no medical books including (included?) in this offer, at fifty cents on the dollar for your choice. A $20.00 man's saddle for $10.00. A wheel barrow and garden utensils, and tools from a Jack Awl to an iron shop vise. Other things not mentioned, from a tooth to a typewritter, but not so much reduced in price. Call at any time from the 15th to the 20th, all during next week. GLENN-HOLLY ITEMS We are having some warm spring days now and are still having heavy rains and some hail. Our road overseer, Mr. J.M. Parsons is working the road this week. Miss Laurie Smith visited Misses Beryl Jones and Lucy Baldwin, Sunday. Misses Irene Wall and Lucy Rainey spent Sunday very pleasantly with Misses Ruth and Lois Wall at Ellaville. The singing was enjoyed very much at Dr. Bivins Sunday night. Messrs. Luther and Charlie Womack, of Midway, visited friends in our community Sunday. Mrs. Harriet Murray, of Concord, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Joe Snider near Wall's Crossing. Mr. and Mrs. Will Slappey, of LaCrosse spent Sunday with Mrs.C.H.Wall. Mr.and Mrs. Ealy Jordan, of Doyle, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lowe Snider. Miss Ora Snipes was the guest of Miss Nell Lumpkin, Saturday and Sunday. School Girl. end # 10.

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The Schley County News Friday March 5, 1909 No. 9 SHERIFF'S SALE Gerogia Schley County Will be sold before the Court House door in the town of Ellaville, Ga., on the 1st Tuesday in April 1909 the following property, to wit: One Frick Eclipse Engine and Boiler, 18 horse power; also one No.1 Frick Saw Mill complete. Said property levied on as the property of J.R. Acree by virtue of mortgage fifa issued from the Superior court of Taylor County, Georgia, in favor of D.H. Wiley against J.R. Acree. Terms cash. This March 4th 1909.--W.W. Lumpkin, Sheriff. PERSONALS AND LOCALS Mrs. T.J. Baisden, of Americus, is with her parents, Mr.and Mrs. T.J. Murphey. Mr. Luke Murray, of Atlanta, made his parents a visit this week. Mrs. W.K. Dennis and daughter, Helen, of Shellman, are guests at the home of Mrs. S.C. Collins this week. Mrs. E.B. Hornady, of Buena Vista, was the pleasant guest of Mrs. E.R. Jordan this week. Dr. Ein Collum, of Herod, and Mr. Earnest Barnes, of Bronwood, visited the family of Mr. J.M. Collum, at Putnam. Dr. B.L. Bridges was called to Bronwood Tuesday to attend Mrs. J.T. Collins who has been sick at that place for the past few weeks. Mr. E.L. Bridges has purchased a Reo run-about and is enjoying himself a little out of the ordinary these days. Local sportsmen enjoyed a pleasant day at Collum Bros. on last Tuesday. The dove shoot was a good one and some several hundred being killed. T.C. Tondee won the bo-by prize on last Tuesday at the bird shot. He pulled down one and a half doves and a possible 65 shots. Mrs. J.A. Hixon and daughter, Marybel, of Americus, came up Tuesday and spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. T.V.Bridges. They returned Wednesday in their handsome Reo touring car, recently purchased through Mr. E.L. Bridges, agent for the Reo car, at this place. Capt. C.L. Peacock left yesterday for Douglasville, where he goes to take charge of the New Perkins Hotel at that place. Mr. Peacock has recently purchased the Hotel property at the price of $7500.00. Mr. and Mrs. Olin Daniel, of Americus, are making a temporary stay in Ellaville, with rooms at the home of Mrs. A.J. Walters. Mr. Daniel is engaged in the Insurance business and will make this headquarters for the present. Miss N.J. Warren, of Ft. Worth Texas, who has been under treatment of Dr. H.S.Munro for the past two months returned to her home last week, carrying with her nineteen pounds of Georgia flesh. A vote of thanks should (be) extended to Col. S.S. Hixon, overseer of the Hopewell road. Mr. Hixon has put in more good work on this 3 miles of road than perhaps has been done on all the roads in the county within the last three months. An interesting meeting of the K. of P.'s was held at the hall on Tuesday night, aside from the regular business session, Mr. J.H. Rooks was given the second degree. The rank of Knight will be conferred at the next regular meeting, let all the members arrange to be present. Miss Flossie Eason entertained quite a number of her friends at a birthday party on last Friday evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.E.L. Eason. The occasion was one full of pleasure, a delicious ice course being served at 10:30. Mr. E.T. Lightner, now of Ideal, was in Ellaville yesterday shaking hands with his many friends. Dr. and Mrs. J.S. Lightner have moved into their new (home) on College street. It is one of the prettiest homes in town. Mrs. W.D. Collins left Wednesdy for Moultrie in response to a telegram from that place ststing that her sister, Mrs. Florence Norman, was quite ill. THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLUB On last Thursday afternoon the members of the Thursday Afternoon Club were delightfully entertained by Mrs. Walter Sellars. The house was beautifully and tastefully decorated. The colors were pink and white. Progressive forty-two was played. Miss Julia Peacock making the highest score. Mrs. Sellars proved herself to be a charming hostess and on this occasion served to her guests cream and cake. Mrs. Sellars was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Will Tondee. LEWIS ITEMS It is raining down here without ceasing. Mrs. E. (?) Speer, of Macon, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Perry. The farmers of this section are busy getting ready to plant soon. Mrs. Robert Green is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Strange, coming from Albany. Our school is flourishing, having an average attendance of fifty per week. Mrs. E. Hart visited Mrs. W.L. Reid Sunday afternoon. Miss Sarah Heard, of South Carolina, who is teaching Miss Alice Walker, of LaCrosse, was the attractive guest of Miss Louise Oliver at Buena Vista, Friday. Mrs.C.A. Lester who has been quite ill for some time is improving rapidly. The Andrew Chapel Sunday school has recently purchased a nice library of thirty volumes. School Girl NEWS FROM MIDWAY Spring('s) opening and with it the farmers are all quite busy. Some time in the near future we intend organizing a Sunday at County Line church, in which we hope all will take a part. Many of the people of our community were somewhat surprised at the marriage of Miss Clara Brooks, we wish her much happiness. The many friends of Mr. Wilbur Souter will be delighted to know of his blue ribbon in a spelling match at our school Friday P.M. Rev. Norton entertained quite a crowd at Midway last Thursday night with his magic lantern show. Mrs. W.W. Mabry spent the day last Saturday very pleasantly at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Murray. Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Murray and and Mrs. R.W. Gilmore returned home from Worth county last Thursday where they attended the funeral of their father Mr. J.S. Payne. Mr. and Mrs. R.E.L. Eason and family were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Murray last Monday. Miss Dora Ursy spent the night with Miss Jessie Murray Thursday night. Misses Maxie and Josie Gilmore were the guests of Misses Julia and Jessie Murray last Saturday P.M. Misses Rosetta and Eva Bell Crook spent the day very pleasantly at Mauk Sunday where they witnessed the marriage of Miss Rochelle Mosley. Messrs. Walter and Wilbur Souter spent the day with their brother Mr. Russell Souter at Ideal Sunday. Mr. R.W. Gilmore entertained several at his home Sunday P.M. with his new graphophone. Mr(s). Robert Gilmore and her little daughter, Gladys are spending the week with Mrs. Laura Perry near Montezuma. Miss Maxie Gilmore spent the night with Miss Myrtle Kelly Thursday night. The friends of Miss Josie Gilmore are glad to have her with us again after several weeks stay in Mississippi. Our school will only last about four weeks longer and we hope to arrange a nice program for the close. Mrs. J.M. Ellis spent the day with Mrs. T.R. Oliver Friday. end # 9.