Does anyone know where the Dupree Peacock mentioned in the "Local and Otherwise" section is buried? The Schley County News Thursday, April 19, 1894 No 16 A PROCLAMATION Georgia By W.J. Northern, governor of said state. Whereas, Official information has been received at this department that, on or about the 20 of December 1893, in the county of Schley, Henry Oats shot, with a pistol, Minnie Lee Porter, inflicting a wound from the effects of which she has since died, and that the said Oats fled from justice. I have thought proper, therefore, to issue this my Proclamation, here by offering a reward of $150.00 for the apprehension and delivery of said HenryOats to the Sheriff of said county and state. And I do moreover charge and require all officers in this state, Civil and Military, to be vigilent in endeavoring to apprehend the said Henry Oats in order that he may be brought to trial for the offense with which he stands charged. Given under my hand and Seal of State, this the 13 day of April 1894. W.J. Northern, Gov. By the governor, Phil Cook, Sec. of State. A GRAND PICNIC AT BUCK CREEK Tuesday morning early, the Ellaville Eclipse Band Wagon, drawn by 4 fine bay horses, was seen with a jolly crowd of young ladies and gentlemen going to Buck Creek to spend the day in the woods. It was indeed a pleasant trip. The dinner was elegant, and I am sorry to say some of the young men were so unfortunate as to partake too freely of the dinner and the consequense is somebody is sick. Mr. H.J. Williams had the sad misfortune to fall out of the band wagon, but with all that he caught the fish he was fishing for. Mr. Ed Cheney was also unfortunate. The ground flew up and hit him. Mr. A. Hill is not bold at all. Zeke Wall is too bold. Dr. Len Bridges likes potato custard. Also Dr. John Cheney and little Foster were with us, and Foster had a fine time playing horse on Len Baldwin's back. There was one young man in our party a certain young lady held the strings on. The crowd had an immense time, and returned home at 8 p.m. with very pleasant memories of the picnic. Mrs. J.N. Cheney gave much pleasure to the day by the pleasant and affable manner in which she chaperoned the happy little party. IMPORTANT CASES DISPOSED OF AT COURT The cases of four negro prisoners were disposed of last week, and J. Ed Clark is now the only inmate of the jail. Considerable interest centered in the case of Clark. Five true bills were brought against him and the case was called Wednesday, but was continued on the plea that Mr. Clark was physically unable to be brought to the court room. The following are the most important cases tried. Charles H. McCall, M.S. Statum Trans. VS I. Hart, et al deft. and M.E. Hart Clamt., FiFa, Levy and Claim. Dismissed at defts. cost. Frank W. Stauley(Stanley?), sole legatee & Etc. VS Theo. Davis, FiFa levy and claim. Case continued. Cleora Whight VS Sarah Jane Ingram Foreclosure real estate, Rule Absolute. Frank W. Stanley VS Peter Stewart Coupon Note. Judgement for Plft. W.W. Childers VS L.H. Kill(e)brew Illegality and etc. Judgement for Plft. J.W. Robinson VS S.A. Sellars. Petition for injunction and etc. Judgement for Plft. J.A. Hixon VS T.J. Hixon, and Mrs. Sallie Hixon. Petition for partition and etc. Dismissed as to prayer of Plft. LOCAL AND OTHERWISE Mr. W.W. Wimbush, a rock ribbed and unterified democrat is a good worker for the party. Mr. A.J. Hill is having his stables repainted. A very handsome monument arrived this week, to be placed over the grave of the late Dupree Peacock. Dr. H.S. Munro presented to his wife last week a handsome, sweet toned Kimball organ which will be an ornament to their home and joy forever. Mr. R.W. Hearn is one of a small band at Schley P.O. who keeps the banner of democracy floating in spite of the bitter and most persistant opposition. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Kleckly entertained a number of their young friends on last Wednesday evening at a musical. The concord of sweet sound from the elegant new Sohiner(?) piano was enjoyed, and the whole evening was voted one of genuine pleasure. We have heard several prominent citizens express a wish to have Col. J.R. Williams represent Schley Co. in the Legislature. The Eclipse Comedy Company will go over to Oglethorpe Friday to present their popular drama "Heroic Dutchman of 76." Quite a number from Ellaville will accompany them. The party will be chaperoned by Mrs. J.N. Cheney. CLARK'S BOND COMPROMISED J.E. Clark's bond was compromised on last Friday by Hon. Allen Fort, Atty. for the bondsmen with the Planters Bank for the sum of $5,000 which has been paid over to the bank. This now leaves the criminal case against Clark to be disposed of. HELLO THERE EVERYBODY. The Telephone line reached Ellaville yesterday at noon. In a few days it will be in working order and every body can converse with their friends in Americus. When the phone is ready for use the Eclipse Band will give a concert for the benefit of their Americus friends the music passing over 15 miles of wire. A BABY'S GRAVE The little infant of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. McCrory died in Columbus Friday and was interred in our cemetery Saturday morning. As it lay smiling in the tiny casket in a snowy robe of softest texture, it seemed the embodiment of purity, a lilly fair from fields elysian, a sunbeam sent to gladden a mother's heart, and then return to make more bright and beautiful the Paradise of God. Tender and sincere is the sympathy felt for whose heart is full of woe, such as, only a mother can feel as she looks upon the lifeless form of her darling. (Transcriber's note: By the date of death, I believe this to be infant Catherine McCrory, b.Mar 2, 1894 d. April 14, 1894, buried Ellaville cemetery). Mr. Peacock has a large stereoscope at the hotel, which is tall enough for one to stand and look through at the many beautiful views. So natural do the pictures appear you can easily imagine yourself walking through the "midway p?a??sance" or strolling on the beach listning to the roar of the ocean. It is a pleasant diversion, and is liberally patronized. PERSONAL Mr. J.F. Woods is attending Presbetary in Cuthbert. Mr. J.E. McElmuray went down to Americus Monday on business. Mr. Len Bridges went over to Poindexter Monday to attend a patient. Messrs. Len Baldwin and Ed McElmurray visited Oglethorpe last week. Col. E.F. Hinton has been spending the week at the Peacock House. Messrs. S.M. McCrory and A.C. Duncan of Oglethorpe were in town Sunday. Mrs. Eugene Dixon returned Monday from a visit to her parents in Americus. Prof. Len Baldwin and Dr. Sam Williamson went over to Americus Friday on business. Prof. Bridges came over fom Spalding Saturday to cast a democratic vote and visit the home folks. Misses May Stewart and Lila Chapman, Messrs. Ed and Ford Stewart attended church at Fellowship Sunday and dined at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. J. ? Stewart. Messrs. Warwick and Cato, came out from Americus Sunday morning on their vehicles, and spent the day at the Peacock House. end # 16