The Schley County News Friday, Oct. 1, 1909 No. 38 THE WAY IT WILL BE AFTER A WHILE. Here is the way the papers will write up weddings ten years hence. "She looked very well in a traveling dress, but all eyes were centered upon the groom. He wore a dark suit that fitted his form perfectly and in his dainty gloved hands, he carried a small rose. His curly hair was beautifully done, and a delicate order of hair oil of the best quality floated down the aisle as he passed. The young people will miss him now that he is married. He is loved by all for his many accomplishments, his tender grace and his winning ways. The bride commands a good salary as bookkeeper and the groom will miss none of the luxuries to which he has been accustomed. A crowd of pretty men saw him off at the depot. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Rogers Williams has returned home from Athens. Mr. Victor McMichael, of Putnam, had business in Ellaville yesterday. Col. C.R. McCrory made a trip to Dawson this week on legal business. Miss Lucy Baldwin after a pleasant trip to Atlanta has returned home. Miss Imogene Sears has returned to Faceville, where she will again take up her duties as Music teacher. Mrs. A.J. Hill, Mrs. A. Wall and Miss Ruth Wall did shopping in Americus. Col. W.W. Dykes, of Americus, attended Ordinary's Court here Tuesday. Miss Mary Hornady and mother, of Dawson, are the guests of Mrs. T.R. Strange at Andrew Chapel. Mr. John Shriver, of Americus, was in Ellaville Wednesday on business interest. Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Edwards are here before going to their winter home in Florida. Mrs. E.L. McGowan and children left for home at Jacksonville Wednesday night, after a stay of several weeks with Mrs. L.H. Peacock. Messrs. A. Allen, J.F. Woods, P.Z. Hill and Brad Teel went as representatives of the W.T. Black Camp to the Confederate Reunion at Athens this week. Mrs. A.C.Murray is making her niece, Mrs. H.B. Brawner, a visit at Buena Vista this week. Miss Alberta Dozier, of Atlanta, and Miss Emma Dozier, of Augusta, arrived yesterday and are the pleasant guests of their mother, Mrs. M.E. Dozier. Mrs. A.J. Walters made a visit to Americus this week. Mrs. George Chipley, of Columbus, spent this week with parents here, Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Baldwin. Mrs. John Lightner and Mrs. Emmett Clements spent a few hours in Ellaville Thursday afternoon, coming thru from Buena Vista with Mr. C.B. Johnson in his machine. The "Old Timers" have arranged to have an all day singing at the Baptist church on next Sunday. Invitations have been sent out to quite a number of the lovers of the Antebellum songs and responses have come announcing that they will be on hand with their Sacred Harp. There will be no dinner on the ground, but ample provisions will be made whereby the citizens of our town will entertain all who come. EXCHANGED HANDS The Ellaville Trading Co., buys the Ellaville Telephone Exchange. The deal was perfected on last Tuesday morning between Mr. Charlie Pickard, the former owner of the exchange, and members of the Ellaville Trading Company. The price paid was $4200. The new managers will at once make some valuable improvements on the entire system, and propose to give their patrons a first class service. JURORS DRAWN FO OCTOBER TERM OF COURT GRAND JURY J.S. Hill, J.E. Willis, T.J. Mott, Sr., J.A. Murray, J.C. Chapman, E.W. Strange, R.L. Owen, E.L. Holloway, C.B. Barnes, E.M. Duncan, S.P. Tison, E.W. Swearingin, H.H. Threlkeld, J.B. Williamson, C.L. Peacock, J.F. Woods, J.R. Jordan, I.M. Livingston, M.J. Woods, J.H. Holloway, J.H. Childers, T.R. Oliver, H.J. Dyess, E.H. Wall, Z.T. Snipes, S.M. Ethridge, B.F. Greene, G.W. Fulford. TRAVERSE JURY L.R. Pilcher, J.H. Franklin, A.S. Beckwith, J.M. Ellis, R.A. Darden, Jr., Claude Dixon, M.F. Devane, T.H. Devane, G.W. Johnson, T.G. Hudson, J.H. Hambric, A.M.Caskey, Dr. J.R. Jordan, H.W. Chapman, Lev Smith, Claude Pilcher, A.J. Hill, W.H. Barnes, C.E. Baldwin, H.J. Tatum, E.L. Cordell, E.T. Lightner, E.H. Morrison, C.M. Jones, A.S. Rainey, Robert Heath, C.L. Battle, A.S. Baugh, E.E. Jernigan, R.E. Battle, C.T. Baldwin, E.T. Jordan, T.C. Wells, J.W. Dozier, T.V. Bridges, W.J. Slappey. U.D.C. MEETING The Sarah Hornady Chapter U.D.C. will hold it's regular meeting at the home of Mrs.S.C. Collins on Monday afternoon, Oct. 4th at 4 o'clock. All members are urged to be present as Delegates are to be elected to attend (the) convention at West Point. Instrumental Solo, Selected--Miss Annabel McCrory Seammes' picturasque career--Miss Dollie Allen "The Jacket of Gray"--Mrs. C.R. McCrory The Confederate Navy--Mrs. W.D. Murray Seammes' description of the christening of the Alabama--Mrs. John H. Cheney Instrumental Solo--Miss Beckham John McIntosh Kell--Mrs. Ed Strange QUESTIONS 1. How old was Semmes when he received his appointment from John Quincey Adams? What did he realize? Of what was his course indicative? At what age did he enter active service at sea, and in what was he found ready? 2. As soon as his adopted state seceded, what did he do? For what purpose was he sent with, and with what success did he meet? When he reached Montogomery, he was notified in regard to what important office? 3. What vessel was built for him? Name two most noted engagements with other vessels. Give explanation of the Kearsarge's victory. 4. Outline Semmes' career after jumping overboard. Tell honors confered upon him while in England. 5. For what was the British government responsible? Tell of the Alabama claim. 6. What indignities did Semmes suffer on his return to his native land? What profession did he follow? When did his literary career begin in earnest? Name books of which he was author. 7. How was the course of life changed for John McIntosh Kell, and why did he decide to join the navy? 8. Give an account of Kell's first voyage on board the Falmouth? 9. What book did he write when he was seventy years old? How was he closely associated with Admiral Semmes? 10. Upon what vessel was the first Confederate flag unfurled on the ocean? Mrs. S.C. Collins, Pres. end # 38