The Schley County News Thursday, September 14, 1893 No. 36 Mrs. C.L. Battle was taken very sick yesterday, so we learn this morning. Through the influence of Speaker Crisp, Col. George Willis of Taylor Co. has been appointed to a consulship in Canada. Messrs. W.D. and A.C. Murray have gathered the scuppernongs from their immense vineyard on the Redding place, and made them into wine. It seems rather queer to see peach and pear trees blooming at this season. Such however is the case. Mr. Chapel Murray's large orchard looks as though it might be the opening of spring. Miss Julia Peacock tendered a few of her friends and informal reception Monday evening. A complimentary farwell to Misses Mary Williamson and Eva Cheney. All present spent a most delightful evening. Mrs. J.F. Hudson has a rare specimen of cactus among her collection of hot house plants. The bloom is star-shaped, and is curiously colored in splotches of tan and brown. The oder (odor) is very peculiar. Mr. Peacock our popular hotel proprietor, sustained quite a loss in the death of one of his fine Jersey cows, which occured Monday morning. Mr. Peacock takes great pride in his splendid herd of thorough breds and every one feels sorry indeed of his misfortune. So little Miss Ruth Cleveland must share her popularity with a baby sister. The little girl born to President and Mrs. Cleveland Saturday enjoys the distinction of being the first child ever born to a President in the White House. May she be as lovely as her mother and as popular as her distinguished father. Surrounding the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. McCrory just now is a "wilderness of sweets" and in all that rare collection, nothing is more exquisite than the Nightblooming Cereas(?), several of these regal blossoms were open Monday night and gave pleasure to many who have love for the beautiful. Mr. A.J. Hill with his commodius hack and a fine span of horses carried the young ladies out chinquepin gathering Monday aft. Misses Lula Murphy, Emmie Baldwin, Minnie McElmurray, Julia Peacock, Mary Williamson, Eva Cheney and Mary Hornady composed the crowd and it is needless to say they had a nice time. The four young ladies who are representing Schley County in the Industrial College were drived through the country to Oglethorpe Tuesday morning where they took the early train for Milledgeville, with what bright hopes and eager aspirations does a young girl begin college life! May their fond dreams ripen to fair fruitage. PERSONALS Mr. Olin Dixon spent Sunday in town. Mr. Will Tooke of Lacrosse was in town Monday. Mrs. A. Allen visited relatives in Americus this week. Mrs. Henry Scarborough is visiting Macon this week. Mr. Ed McElmurray of Montezuma spent Sunday with relatives in town. Messrs. A. Allen and H.J. Williams made a flying visit to Americus this week. Mrs. Tom Baisden of Americus spent several days with relatives in town this week. Miss Carrie Wilkinson left Thursday for a visit to Mrs. C.E. Green of Troup County. Mrs. Eugene Dixon returned Saturday from a short visit to her father's family in Americus. Mr. and Mrs. R. Wells spent a few days very pleasantly at their plantation near Friendship this week. Miss Leila Hornady left Saturday for Atlanta to join her brother, Mr. E.B. Hornady, in a trip to the World's Fair. Mrs. Dexter who has been spending sometime with her son Mr. G.N. Dexter, left Monday evening for her home in Madison. Mr. S.J. Wynn with the Hatcher Manufacturing Co. of Columbus, was in the city Tuesday in the interest of his firm. Mr. Claude Johnson, of this county, left Monday for Auburn, Ala., to attend the present session of the Alabama Military University. Miss Charlie Trammell who has so successfully taught the Glen Holly school the past few months, left Saturday for Harris County, after spending a week very pleasantly in Ellaville attending the Teacher's Institute. end # 36.