The Schley County News Thursday, April 26, 1894 No. 17 MONEY ALL GONE Captain Tip Harrison, secretary of the executive department, is sending out letters to the different ordinaries in Georgia informing them that the appropriation for soldiers pensions for 1894 has all been paid out and that no more claims can be paid this year. He also informs them that it will be useless to send any more claims can be paid this year as the money is all gone. The last dollar was paid out on Saturday to Ambrose Dollar of Floyd county who was entitled to $50 but he got only $25, as that was all that remained of the appropriation. There are quite a number of men who drew pension money last year who will get none this year as they have failed to apply up to this time and the money is all exhausted. Then there were so many new pensioners that the money ran short much quicker than it otherwise should have done, so there is nothing for them to do except wait to see if an appropriation will be made to cover the deficiency.--Ex. RE-UNION OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS With broken ranks, but undying love for a "lost cause" the surviving veterans from all over the south have assembled to day in Birmingham to repeat the "story of the glory of our bonnie flag" that went down in defeat. Fully 50,000 will be in attendance. Each confederate state will be represented by her most beautiful daughter. Gen. Stephen D. Lee of Mississippi will be the orator of the day while our own Gordon will preside over the convention. It will be the grandest occasion of the kind ever seen in the south. For many of the old heroes it will be the last reunion this side of "Fame's eternal camping ground" and recalling the scenes of other days, old comrades will renew their friendship and pay a loving tribute to the memory of those who have "gone before." LOCAL AND OTHERWISE Misses May Stewart and Alma Simpson are graceful equestriennes and spend many pleasant hours with their horses cantering over the fine roads about Ellaville. The Eclipse Comedy company has received very flattering notices through the press. We regret that limited space makes it impossible for us to copy the pieces from Buena Vista, Oglethorpe and Montezuma. Mr. and Mrs. Boland have the sympathy of many friends in the loss of their baby. The little one was ill for several days and on Monday last, it passed into the bright beyond to "shine as one of the stars forever." The enterment took place in our cemetery Tuesday at 10 o'clock. Rev. R.F. Williamson conducted the funeral service. (Transcribers note: I find no listing of a Boland baby in the Ellaville cemetery survey. Can anyone tells us more?) PERSONAL Judge Singletary was in town Tuesday. Col. W.H. McCrory of Columbus was in town Monday. Col. C.R. McCrory attended court in Buena Vista this week. Mr. Whitehust of Gordon is visiting his brother C. Whitehurst in the city. Miss Nora Pounds and Mr. Ben Reese of Buena Vista spent Sunday in Ellaville. Mrs. Lester Stewart of Murray's X Roads is visiting Mrs. J.G. Collins. Misses Stella and Leila Scarborough of Americus spent several days in Ellaville last week. Mr. St. Amand of Atlanta was the guest of his friend Mr. E.B. Hornady Sunday. Miss Cattie Singletary has returned from an extended visit to Hawkinsville and other places. Prof. Schneider and Mr. Luther Bell of Americus, were in town yesterday. Messrs. G.C. Dyus (Dyess) and W. Dykes of Englishville were in town yesterday. Mr. Len Baldwin is on a short visit to Americus. Mr. L.M. Holloway of Macon Co. visited Ellaville yesterday. Mrs. Peacock of Andersonville returned home Monday after a visit of a few days to her son Mr. C.L. Peacock. Mesdames T.G. Cheney and J.R. Williams spent a few days this week in Oglethorpe with Mrs. J.E. Robinson. Zeke Wall, one of our most enterprising young men is very anxious to have the telephone line extended over to Brooklyn Heights. He is quite sure that it would be a great convenience to at least one citizen of Ellaville. A handsome soda fount that would do credit to city, adorns the drug store of Munro and Wall. It certainly fills a long felt want and these young men have displayed commendable enterprise in providing for the comfort of the citizens. For the patronage it is receiving, we are sure it will prove a paying investment. HENRY OATS IN JAIL Officers Barrow and McArthur came up Monday morning with Henry Oats, the murderer of Minnie Porter, and will receive the reward of $150.00 offered by the Governor. These officers captured the negro Saturday night on the plantation of Mr. J??? Bird near Americus. It will be remembered that Minnie Porter was shot last December on Mr. Childers's place, but her death did not occur until a few weeks ago. Oats claims that the shooting was accidental. He made no effort to get away until last week. Sheriff Allen and Mr. Angling came very near nabbing him one night last week near LaCrosse but one of his col. friends gave him warning, thus for him to make his escape. A CITY PARK FOR ELLAVILLE Prof. Len Baldwin has been foremost in a movement to provide a plublic park for our pretty town. The place selected is west of the square and is indeed a beautiful site with fine shade trees and it (is) worthy of th name it will bear, Eclipse Park. It will be laid off in surpentine walks, flower beds, etc., with a tennis court and croquet ground. The windmill close by will furnish water for an artificial lake. Rustic seats will be placed over the ground while in the center a band stand will be built in the most attractive style. Weekly concerts will be given. Mr. Baldwin is meeting with every encouragement, money for the bandstand has already been raised and the contract let out. The ladies are requested to furnish flowers and we know they will gladly render their aid in beautifying the Park. Mr. Baldwin wishes the ladies to meet him at Mrs. Hornady's Saturday afternoon on business of importance. THE BAND PLAYS FOR AMERICUS When Americus wants to hear good music they have only to connect with the phone running out to Ellaville, sit in easy chairs at their homes and listen to the Eclipse Band. About forty listened and were delighted with the concert tendered them Monday evening. The band boys stood around the phone in Collins Williamson & Co.'s store and sent sweet strains over the wires to their Americus friends. Everybody was delighted, and many congratulatory messages from different parts of the city came back to the performers. DEATH OF LITTLE SUSIE MCLEOD While visiting her grandmother in Florida, Susie; the bright little daughter of Mr. R. Don McLeod was taken violent ill and on Monday last, her pure spirit passed into the land where sorrow is unknown. Left motherless when only a few days old, the affections of a fond father, brothers and sisters were so closely entwined about her that the severing of these ties leaves their hearts crushed and bleeding. The saddness of this blow makes the berevement more deeply and keenly felt. Her winning and affectionate ways beautifully blended with ????? of thought far beyond her years made Susie a favorite with all, and her death sadden many a heart. We join this entire community in extending heart felt condolences to our friend in his deep sorrow. (Transcriber's note: R. Don McLeod was a Macon Co. attorney, mayor of Oglethorpe, and past owner and editor of the Schley County News.) end # 17