The Schley County News Thursday, August 31, 1893 No. 34 The Upatoie Association will meet at Mt. Zion church Macon County, Ga. on Tuesday the 5th of Sept. STOLEN A gray texas pony from a negro near Columbus last Sunday by a white thief. The thief passed through Ellaville and relieved Mr. T.J. Murphy of a small black saddle. Any information will be appreciated. THREE PRISONERS BREAK JAIL A dispatch from Americus yesterday says: "Three inmates of the jail, one a white man in custody for the killing of his cousin in Dawson, and two negroes in the same cell, in some way procured a heavy piece of iron, which they struck the jailer two severe blows and made their escape, but were seen by some ladies stealthily making their way to the basement of the Methodist church. In thirty minutes after the alarm was given, they were captured by the officers and crowds of citizens and for a while there was the wildest excitement and when it was known that the popular jailer, McArthur would hardly recover from the serious wounds inflicted, there were open threats of lynching. The white man is a desparate looking character and seemed perfectly indifferent as to what his fate would be. From last account the jailer was alive but very little hope is entertained of his recovery. Mr. H.H. Mott has a pig that he expects to make four hundred pounds. We doubt that he will do it. Mr. Frank Montfort came down Monday to buy cotton. This may mean more money in the market. A wheel barrow load of silver dollars was carried up to the bank from the train Tuesday morning. Now let every body bring on their cotton and those who don't want certificates can get the white metal. A trip through Andrew Chapel community, will convince any one that "hog and hominy" is the motto of those farmers, and from what we can gather it is the same way in other sections of the county. Mr. T.R. Strange has a peach tree that bears two distinct ages of fruit right in succession, or somewhat on the order of an orange tree. After about half of the peaches from this tree were consumed for family use the remaineder was marketed netting him $3.50. Who says fruit crops don't pay. Mrs. L.P. Clark died at her home 3 miles from Ellaville Monday morning after a short illness. She was a devoted wife and mother, the light of her home which is now left desolate to the husband and children. The sincerest sympathy of our people is felt for the sorely bereaved ones in their irreparable loss. PURELY PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Scarborough spent Sunday in Ellaville. Mr. Olin Dixon came up from Americus Sunday morning and spent the day with home folks. Miss Hattie Arrington, one of the loveliest young ladies that ever visited Ellaville, returned to her home in Quitman Tuesday after several weeks stay with relatives here. On what we considered good authority, we announced through the News two weeks ago, the death of Mrs. Ella McAfee. We are delighted to be able to correct this for the world needs just such a woman and we trust our friend may be spared for many more years of uselfulness, happiness and prosperity. A card from this noble woman says: "I am in my usual health and getting ready for a trip to the World's Fair. Tell my friends I hope to see them again on earth and some day to meet them all in a better world. DEATH OF A GOOD WOMAN Ellaville has been saddened this week by the death of Mrs. R.C. Meadows, which occurred at her home Sunday night. Although for months she has been severely afflicted, yet her death was sudden and came as a shock to her many friends. Mrs.Meadows was in her 65th year, and had spent the greater part of her married life in this county, and no one could boast of more sincere friends than this kind devoted woman; who seemed to see only the good in those with whom she came into contact. In the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends, Rev. Henry Scarborough performed the last sad rites and we left her sleeping under a mass of fragrant blossoms, the offering of loving hearts. May the consolation of Christ sustain the bereaved husband and relatives. end # 34.