The Schley County News Thursday, February 15th 1894 No. 7 REPLY TO CITIZEN Editor Schley County News: I note with some surprise a card in your last week's issue signed by Citizen. I don't know who the author of the card is, whether a citizen of Schley county, the state of Georgia, or the United States, but one thing I do know, Citizen is clamorous for notoriety, and I think the lowest type. While I don't, nor would I attempt to defend or encourage a crime, or crimes, being committed in or out of the borders of our grand old commonwealth; I would not heap insult nor injury upon the most unfortunately depraved human being; and last but by no means least, I would not insinuate either publicly or privately, that the motives of our fair and noble women were calculated to make martyrs or heroes of thieves, robbers, burglars or murderers. Now when the kind and ennobling influence of women is to be checked by the rough hand of censure and coarse insinuations of unrefined and hard hearted scribblers who for the morbid crave of notoriety, seeks through the press to establish to the world an idea, inherent by nature in every childs breast, in the household of every honest parent, it is enough to invoke the supreme contempt and condemnation of every good citizen whose generous home has been invaded, the idol and governess of which, has been stoned and p??lied, because of the kind and divine influence she seeks to wield over a fellow creature who has fallen by the wayside; for one so coarse by nature, so inhuman in training and so utterly lost in his own admiration of self and desire of notoriety, to question even in the slightest degree the pure motives of our kind sympathizing and devout Christian women. Possibly, Citizen being so entirely wrapped up in his ideal self (I say this because I know no lady is capabl! e of such coarse and unrefined composition) forgot that his mother was and is a lady, and that when the power of her whose controlling influence for good wields the greatest auxillary in the destiny of nations is hushed to silence through fear of their names being slandered, and their pure motives impugned, that society would have no guide, the penetentiary no bounds, crime no check, sins go unrebuked and the Devil loose at large in the country. I don't charge Mr. Citizen with but one other motive in view than the one above indicated, for I do not think any human heart is so petrified, the portal of whose doors are locked to sympathy, would be so vile as to indulge in such undeserved, uncalled for an unmerited rebuke, unless prompted by the Devil or his confederates and the desire of public notoriey. As flowers are emblems of beauty and innocense, so are ??? ?????ing monuments of purity and perfection, and their kind hearts and ennobling influence, a living index to Christ! ian civilization. Who knows like a mother the pangs of disappointment, and realizes more truly the sad down fall of her child. The citizen who wrote the card in your last week's issue; if a citizen he was, is guilty of two offenses against the ethics of refined society. First, he invaded the quite Citadel of woman's influence with all the force of what he thought was popular sentiment in order to give the public notice that he too, condemned the crime, and agreed that theft, robbery and all miscreants should be punished. "He killed the Bar" and too, he has sought to enter into the peaceful and inspiring sanctuary of woman's influence and set himself up as a guide for public morals and public good. If this modern "Benedict" is to be the guardian of good society, the corrector of evils and the promoter of good conduct, God save the country, the ladies and children. Second, he has judged and prejudged two christian societies, and in this way he has used offensive personalities. When has the example set by the fair and lovely women or our country lead to such debauchery as depicted by the citizen who wrote his code of morals in your last week's issue; surely not in the days of the present century? Is it possible that the day has come when he who has fallen into the cesspool of crime and then is to be excluded from all influence for good and repentence? And the kind hearted ladies who venture to give a ray of hope, or expression of christian sympathy for the down cast, or give her ???????ment and lovely influence for the dawn of a better and brighter life,shall be branded with using her influence for woe and misery to posterity? No echo, answers no, and may God forbid that the day shall ever come in history of southern chivalry, southern pride and lovely woman-hood. Now by way of suggestion, and the permission of Mr. Citizen, I will say that no act of any lady in all this southland whose influence is felt from center to circumference, whether it is a token of christian sympathy in the giving of flowers or whether it be eatables, cushion bottom chairs or solemn and earnest prayers, is unworthy of his emulation. Benvolence. A DELIGHTFUL OCCASION. The Ellaville Eclipse Band gave their first public entertainment, at the Court House, on last Friday evening, and scored a brilliant success. The large crowd present seemed in particularly happy spirits and mirth and good cheer reigned supreme. Quite a number of married couples lent their presence and added dignity to the occasion. Prof. Baldwin, manager of the band received the highest praise for the splendid arrangement of the programme which proved so entertaining to the guests. Under his leadership several beautiful selections were rendered in a manner truly astonishing, considering the vey short time the band has been organized. The "Phonograph man" was on hand and received a liberal patronage. A very pleasing feature of the evening was the recording of one of the band pieces. A funnel was attached to the Phonograph, and the band formed a ring around it, and played one of their popular airs. In a few moments it was reproduced on this wonderful invention. At ten! o'clock supper was announced, in the jury room two long tables were arranged diagonally with several smaller ones picturesquilly grouped around the room. With their snowy coverings and yellow decorations under the soft lights the effect was lovely. Covers were laid for one hundred, and the following elegant and elaborate menu was served in course by the members of the band and their young lady friends, OYSTERS Fried, Stewed, Raw. Boiled Ham Roast Turkey Spring Chicken Chicken Salad Salmon Salad Potato Salad Mixed Pickles Assorted Cakes Ambrosia Cheese Straws Hot Coffee Sweet Milk Crackers. There was no stiffness and conventionality, but in a good, easy, social way the guests lingered over the tempting viands, the merry conversation, and flow of sou? with the animated faces, making a bright and pleasing scene. When supper was over the audience was favored with some more of the soul stirring music from the band, and the clocks had chimed the hour of midnight ere the guest reluctantly departed each one feeling that the moment had flown by on golden wings. The band netted $35.00 and the young gentlemen feel very grateful for the encouragement received. Every one fortunate enough to have participated in Friday evening pleasures will be delighted to know that the Band proposes to give another entertainment at an early day, and we feel safe in predicting that the attendance will be very flattering. Prof. Baldwin though quite a young man has remarkable music talent, and is possessed of that tact and energy so necessary in successfully carving out any thing that he! undertakes. He is taking great interest in teaching the Ellaville Band and compliments them very highly upon their rapid progress. Prof. Whitehurst had Mr. Lingo to make a picture of the school last Friday. There is a large number of pupils, it was a difficult matter to crowd them all into one picture. Three prominent citizens of Sumter County died Saturday. Wm.C. Hooks, W.J. Harper, and Mrs. Turner Dixon. Their remains were interred in Oak Grove cemetery, Americus. The friends of Mr. Lawson Gyles of Murray's X Road are glad to know that he has recovered from a long and severe attack of pneumonia. Mr. Charles Lingo a photographic artist came out from Americus Friday to take a picture of the Ellaville Band. The young gentlemen with their new and handsome instruments presented a fine appearance as they faced the camera, and many were the compliments paid them. Rutherford Ross, charged with embezzling the funds of the Southern Express Co. at Americus was tried last week and acquitted. It will be remembered that $1000 sent from the Planters Bank at this place several months ago never got farther than Americus and young Ross was accused of approbiating this (&) other smaller ammounts to his own use. In the trial it was brought out that others knew the combination. A CARD OF THANKS We, the members of the Ellaville Eclipse Band, desire to tender our sincere thanks to Misses Leila and Mary Hornady, Lula Murphy, Emmie Baldwin, Eva Horry and lila Chapman for their kind services, and the ladies of the town for their donations Friday night, Feb. 9th. Ellaville Eclipse Band Ed Cheney, Secty. H.J. Williams, Pres. TEACHERS Come forward and contract, at once. I will be in Ellaville on Saturday. For other business, address me at Putnam.--J.M. Collum, C.S.C. THE DRY TICKET WON. Tate, Ga. Feb. 11.----(Special)--The last election on the whiskey question in Ball ground resulted in a victory for the dry ticket, and now the sale of intoxicating liquors is prohibited in every town, except one on the Marietta and North Georgia road. Talking Rock is still wet. None of the towns off the railroads allows the sale of liquor, and the rural districts are becoming such a network of schools and churches that, under the three mile law, there is no spot left for a baroom. A prohibition fight will be made at Talking Rock. POISONED BY WHITE ELDER Miss Kate Williams who teaches the Glen Holly School, has been at the home of her brother, Mr. J.R. Williams for several days suffering intensely from being poisoned by white elder. One of the pupils cut the stiock for a pointer to be used in blackboard exercises and Miss Williams, in scraping off the bark got the poison over her hands and face, which caused them to swell and inflame so that her best friends would hardly recognize her. Much sympathy is expressed for popular young lady and she is receiving many sweet attentions from her friends, who earnestly hope to see her out very soon. Tuesday the Bank paid its depositors 49 per cent of the sum due them. On November 1, 50 percent of the remainder will be paid, and on Jan. 1, 1895, the depositors will receive the balance due them. Certificates bearing 6 percent interest will be issued on the last two payments. PERSONAL Mr. E.B. Hornady spent Sunday in Ellaville. Col. B.S. Miller of Columbus was in Ellaville Sunday. Miss Claud Livingston has entered school here and is boarding at Dr. Munro's. Miss Mittie Myers came in from her school Friday to visit parents. Prof. Edward Bridges came from Montezuma Friday evening to visit the home folks and take in the Band concert. Misses Cattie Singletary and Minnie Norris of La Crosse by their presence added much to the pleasure of the entertainment Friday evening. Dr. Sam A. Williamson returned Friday from Atlanta, where he has been for several months taking a course in Dentistry, an is now prepared to do any kind of dental work. He has all the latest remedies for the treatment of diseases of the teeth and mouth. He will be glad to have his friends call on him at his office in Munro & Walls drug store. His many friends are glad to see him back. MARRIAGE AT LONG CANE Married, at Long Cane, at the residence of Mr. C.E. Greene, on Wednesday the 7th inst., Mr, T.J. Wilkinson to Miss Carrie Wilkinson, Rev. G.S. Turner(?) officiating. Only a few friends and relatives were present. Mr. Wilkinson is a resident of Long Cane community and a very highly esteemed and worthy gentleman. The bride is a handsome and lovely daughter of Southwest Georgia, her home being in Ellaville, in Schley County. She is a cousin of Mr. C.E. Greene. The happy pair left immediately for a visit to the bride's home. They will reside near Long Cane. The Reporter extends congratulations and best wishes--La Grange Reporter. The above announcement will be read with interest by the many friends of the bride who is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Wilkinson of this county. She is possessed of all the attributes that go to make up a noble woman and her groom is to be congratulated upon winning such a prize. Mr. Wilkinson is a prosperous farmer of Troup and is in every way worthy of the womn he has won. May the choicest blessings of heaven attend them in the new life upon which they have entered. end # 7.