The Schley County News Thursday, February 22, 1894 AT THE POINT OF A PISTOL Mr. Lucious Dixon of La Crosse had a thrilling experience Sunday night with (when?) a mysterious stranger walked up to his gate and called him out and asked to be taken in for the night, Mr. Dixon informed him that he had company and could not accomodate him where upon the man jerked out an ugly revolver and thrust it in his face exclaiming angrily "This will make you open your doors to me." Mr. Dixon was greatly surprised at the unexpected turn of afairs but his wits did not desert him. Telling him to wait till he could see the proprietor, he went in the house and got his Winchester, the sight of which caused the M.S. to change his tune. He claimed to be a revenue officer and said it was not a pistol but hand cuffs he was flourishing around. After making many apologies he was allowed to go his way; but one thing sure if he comes prowling around law abiding citizens, an inquest will be held over his remains. A CARD OF THANKS Murray's X Roads, Feb. 20, 1894 Editor Schley County News, I ask space in your column, to publicly express my sincere thanks, not only to Him who controls the destiny of us all, but to those who administered to me during my severe illness from which I, as I hope, am just recovering. I as well as Mrs. Giles, feel that surely no people shared the sympathy of their neighbors, (and many who lived at quite a distance from us) more than did we in our affliction, and we hope in some measure, should it be necessary in the future, to demonstrate that we are not forgetful of such kindness. Special mention might be made of those who neglected their own homes and families, that they might administer to our wants, but feeling grateful to so many, it would occupy too much of your space, to undertake to mention any particular names. Success to the News, and every deserving enterprise, and every citizen of the county.--L.A. Giles. Burglars entered several houses in Americus last Thursday night. At the home of Mr. Frask Lanier they secured $300, a part of which was in checks. A sack of silver in the same room was overlooked. A reward of $50 has been offered by the Americus Grocery Co. of which Mr. Lanier is a member. LOCAL AND OTHERWISE. The Hotel de Peacock is being brightened by a coat of "French" grey paint. Quite a nice little sum of money has been put in circulation in Schley Co. by the widows of Confederate veterans receiving their pensions. Prof. Herring is teaching an interesting school at Ebenezer and is very popular with the people in that section. Mr. I.L. Lindsay has the finest pair of mules in Schley County. He purchased them this week of Mr. A.J. Hill. They were a beautiful iron grey, perfectly matched and have been very much admired. Mr. L.P. Clark and Mrs. Mollie Driver were married yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of the bride, this county. Rev. R.F. Williamson officiating. The News extends best wishes. Mr. John Collins is way ahead of his neighbors when it comes to gardening. He has english peas, cabbage, spring turnips, etc. growing beautifully, and will be feasting on these vegetables before other people have them well up. The "Crisp Tennis Club," is the latest innovation in Ellaville. It was gotten up by young gentlemen who are ardent admirers of the distinguished Speaker and is bound to be a success so long as it bears the name that always carries good luck. It is very gratifying to the many friends of Carl Murphy, to know that he is taking such a fine stand at Emory. Though the youngest member of his class, he stood at the head in the recent examinations, and every body in Ellaville is proud of his record. Mr. Monroe Murray likes occasionally to lay aside the cares of business and take his pointer dog out to hunt birds. He says there are large numbers of partridges around Ellaville, and it is no trouble to bag them. The local sportsmen are having a good time. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Stewart will entertain the members of the band and their lady friends at their pleasant home near Ellaville tonight. The band wagon and "city hacks" will take the crowd out, and the young people are anticipating the jolliest time imaginable. Cries, fire!, fire! caused considerable excitement in town Saturday morning and a crowd soon gathered at Dr. J.N. Cheney's residence with buckets fire extinguishers, etc., and found that a blaze was under good head way in one of the rooms in the second story. By prompt and efficient work, a serious conflagration was averted. NIMRODS ON THE WARPATH A large crowd went out to the Redding place early Monday morning bird hunting. The fields had been baited for several days and were alive with doves. A rapid fuselaide was kept up for several hours and many of the innocent slain. There are unusually large numbers of birds of every kind about here and the hunters knowing that the game law will very soon go into effect are getting in many hours of delightful and exhilerating sport. PERSONAL Mr. Will Clark of Americus was in town Sunday. Miss Alma Simpson spent Saturday and Sunday at Putnam. Mr. Frank Montford of Buena Vista was in town Tuesday. The "Phonograph man" and his family left Ellaville Sunday night. Messrs. J.R. Williams and A.J. Hill went up to Buena Vista, Wednesday. Mrs. Eugene Dixon has returned from a visit to her father's family in Americus. Hon. Allen Fort of Americus was in town Friday on business of importance. Prof. Len Baldwin and Mr. A.J. Hill spent Saturday in Americus. Miss Cattie Singletary is on an extended visit to relatives in Hawkinsville. Miss Kate Williams has recovered sufficiently to resume her school at Glen Holley. Mrs. S. McElmurray has returned from a pleasant visit to Americus and Montezuma. Messrs. Lucius and Olin Dixon came up early Monday morning to join the sportsmen. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gaines and Mrs. Chipley and children visited their father's family this week. Miss Lula Murphy left Friday for a visit to Miss Lilla Everette of Ft. Valley. She will be greatly missed by her Ellaville friends. Mr. Max Banner, the genial and popular representative of Kern and Loeb, Columbus, was among his Ellaville friends Tuesday. The firm of Collins and Williamson and Co. is composed of T.A. Collins, J.B. Williamson, E.B. Hornady, we predict that this firm will by their fair dealings grow and continue to grow in favor with the public. Mr. Hornady's experience in the dry goods and notion business will enable this firm to buy and sell to please everybody in that particular line, and by paying cash, which they are able to do, will be a great saving in the grocery, shoe and hat departments. Wanted----By a young man of good character, sober and reliable, in fine circumstances, a lady correspondent, with a view to matrimony. She must not be over 18 years of age, good disposition and tall with a good bank account, must be willing to cook, wash and plough if necessary. Address, Youth, Ellaville, Ga. end # 8.