The Schley County News Thursday, May 24, 1894 No. 21 DEATH OF GEN. PHIL COOK Gen. Phil Cook, secretary of state, died very sudddenly Monday morning at ? o'clock at the home of his daughter Mrs. Peel(?), in Atlanta. He took a violent cold Saturday but was at his work all day. Saturday night he was at the table with his family and ate a hearty supper. About midnight he summoned his daughter and seemed in great pain, breathing with great difficulty. Before a physician could reach his bedside he was dead. Gen Cook was born in Twiggs Co. in 1817. In 1846, he came to Schley Co.(then Sumter) and taught school at Pondtown. He was married to Miss Lumpkin, a sister of our townsman Mr. Jno. Lumpkin and lived for several years at what is now known as the Seay place, about a mile from Ellaville. The old house is still standing, surrounded by stately magnolias (?). Gen Cook was one of the bravest men in battle and he carried upon his body many scars. He took part in all the principal battles engaged in by the army of Virginia and was always at the head of his command. Georgia did not turn against this brave son in his old age and he died in office with honors clustering thick around him. His remains were interred at Rose Hill Macon by the side of his wife. Transcriber's notes: Cook, Philip b. July 31, 1817 d. May 21, 1894 Civil War Confederate Brigadier General, 4th Ga. Inf. He fought in Florida in the Second Seminole War under Gen. Winfield Scott. Married Sarah George Lumpkin 15 Aug. 1842, Monroe Co. On the 1850 Macon Co. census, the household is Philip, age 31, lawyer, Sarah G., age 28, and Lucy age 13 mos. He is found on the 1860 Macon Co. census, age 42, lawyer in Oglethorpe, no wife and no kids. 1870 census finds him still in Oglethorpe, age 52, in household are 19 yr. old Lucy M(arian), 11 yr. old Phillip and 71 yr. old Lucy Lumpkin (presumably mother-in-law). In 1880 he is located in Americus, Sumter Co., age 62, widower, occupation congressman. Phillip, wife Sarah and son Philip are all buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon. Daughter, Lucy Marian Cook married William Lawson Peel and she and her husband are buried in Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta. Macon Co. will nominate a senator for this district June 1st. It will be a hard fought battle between too (two) of the best citizens. Mr. Lewis, one of the candidates has engaged the Eclipse Band for the occasion. They will go over Thursday. LOCAL AND OTHERWISE Call at Cheney & Co.'s store and look at the beautiful silver ware to be given to the purchaser of the largest amount of M.A. Simmons Liver Medicine in the next six months from this date. A local camp of the fraternity known as the Woodmen of the World has been organized in Ellaville with a full crop of officers. Dr, J.N. Cheney is consul commander and the membership is composed of many of our leading citizens. A thorough bred Durok Jersey pig sold recently by Dr. Munro to Mr. John Walters, on the day it was 8 months old, it weighed eighty five pounds. Fine pig. J.E. Clark's bond has been compromised. The required bond $4000 has not been made. PERSONAL Mrs. Joe Chapman returned to Columbus Friday after a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Williamson. Miss Annie Baldwin, one of the sweetest young ladies that ever visited our town, left Friday for a visit to Columbus. Mrs. J.R. Williams has been in Americus several days with her son who is under the treatment of Dr. Darby. Messrs. Horace McCall and John Watson of Buena Vista were in town Tuesday. Miss Emmie Baldwin left Sunday for an extended visit to Oglethorpe, Marshallville and Macon. She will be greatly missed by her Ellaville Friends. Governor Evans enroute to Columbus stopped over at the Peacock House to supper Saturday night. A number of his friends called to pay their respects. He is in fine health and spirits. Will Wright and Olin Dixon came out from Americus Sunday, on their bicycles to spend the day with their Ellaville friends. Miss Annie Lewis, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. J.N. Cheney for several weeks returned to her home in Atlanta Friday. Miss Lewis is a charming young lady and will always be a welcome visitor to Ellaville. Mr. T.A. Collins returned Friday from a delightful visit to Dallas and other points in Texas. He thinks the Lone Star state has some advantages but he comes back better satisfied than ever with the old red hills of Georgia. ANNOUNCEMENT CARD After duly considering the solicitations of my friends who have ?????? their hearty support to me for the legislature, I have decided to become a cndidate to fill this Honorable position, subject to the action of the Democratic nomination. If elected I promise to do all in my power, without predjudice or partiality to render that service to my County and State which will give both pleasure and satisfaction to all the citizens thereof, and will ever feel grateful to my friends for their support. Yours Very Truly, J.R. Williams. A GALA OCCASION Ellaville Eclipse Park Dedicated. Inspiring Music and Oratory. A Day Long To Be Remmbered. The dedication of the park was an event of unusual interest to the people of our pretty town, and Prof. Baldwin has every reason to feel proud of the success of this enterprise, to which for the past month he has lent his best energies. A large crowd gathered under the beautiful oaks at four o'clock, to listen to a delightful musical program tendered by the celebrated Sanford sisters of Boston, Mass., assisted by the Newnan band. The music was simply grand. Col. J.R. Williams orator of the day, fully sustained his reputation as a pleasant speaker and held the close attention of the crowd. After the notes of the music had died away, Mrs. E.R. Sanford in graceful manner read the following original poem dedicated to Prof. Baldwin. It was a fitting close. Among the fragrant leafy woods Mid May flowers in bright array There gathered friends from far and near To clebrate this glad day. Then join in mirth and music, And with oratory grand We'll commemorate the name of Ellaville Eclipse Band. May the bright inspiring music Ever throw a charm around, And every effort of the band With great success be crowned. May all bestow with grateful hearts The honor due to one Who came to you a stranger, But every heart has won. Who with inspiring courage, Taught each his part to know, Until their efforts all combined This great result to show. Now in your little city This last great enterprise Will bring you constant pleasure While fond memories arise. And each fair young lady helper With flowers so willing came Will be an honor to the place That bears a woman's name. Then dedicate this lovely park, And may it ever stand A monument of beauty In your sunny southern land. May every hope this work inspired Be blessed a hundred fold, And the pleasures dating from this day In numbers be untold. Prof. Len Baldwin has offered a prize of $5.00 to the one growing the best bed of flowers in the Eclipse Park by September 1st. Judges from Americus will decide. Now go to work and win the prize. end # 21.