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