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