The Schley County News Thursday, June 8, 1893 LOCAL DEPARTMENT Old and rare coins bought 15 per cent premium, paid for gold dollars.--J.E. Clark So much lumber is being shipped here, it looks as though we are in the midst of a small size building boom. The continuous rains have given farmers plenty of work. Grass and crops are growing at a rapid rate. Those who are so fortunate as to have early peaches are now luxuriating in those delicious fruits. Teacher take notice. There will be an examination for Teachers License Saturday June 24th in Ellaville, Ga.--C.H. Smith, C.S.C. Mr John Kleckley this week shipped a car load of cattle to the Asylum. Mr. Pond of Milledgeville came down and inspected the cattle and superintended the shipment. Mr. E.H. Cordell treated the News force to some delightful plums, Wednesday. Miss Emmie Baldwin will leave tomorrow for an extended visit to Oglethorpe and one young man is disconsolate. Mrs. Chipley and children returned to Columbus today. Mrs. Chipley's health has improved very much during her several week stay at her father's pleasant home. Mr. H.T. Owens who came to Ellaville several months ago for his health has improved very rapidly and like every one who spends any length of time here is delighted with Ellaville. On Saturday the 17th there will be a Sunday school picnic at Lowe. Every body is cordially invited to attend with a well filled basket. An address by the pastor and other pleasant feature(s) will make a day of rare enjoyment for all. Mr. Burt Mauk who has been spending several weeks in Ellaville studying book keeping under Mr. A.J. Walters returned Wednesday to Buena Vista to take charge of the books in Moore Bros. popular dry goods house. Burt is bound to succeed at any thing he undertakes because he is a through gentleman full of pluck and energy. His many friends in Schley are always glad to hear of his success. PERSONALS Mr. John Williamson spent Sunday in Cusseta. Mr. A. Allen visited relatives in Americus this week. Mr. Ed McElmurray spent Sunday with home folks. Mrs. Carr of Tazewell is visiting Frank Hudson. Mr. Owens returned Sunday from a short visit to Columbus. Messrs. Almond, McCall and Dell were guest of the Peacock House Sunday. Miss Maud Hudson is visiting friends in Tazewell this week. Col. Watts of Lumpkin was in Ellaville Monday on important legal business. Mr. Ed Hornady is at home from a tour in south Georgia and Florida. Miss Ella Cameron of Augustus visited Mrs. T.A. Collins this week. Miss Babe Riley and Josie Dixon spent Sunday with friends in Ellaville. Miss Mary Griffin of Buena Vista was a pleasant visitor to Ellaville Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Peacock and Mr. Loomin went up to Buena Vista Sunday to visit the family of Mr. B.T. Peacock. Littlle Martha Law, Master Joe Lewis and Ed Foste(r) of Atlanta are visiting their aunt Mrs. J.N. Cheney. Mesdames Gaines and Shealy of Oglethorpe visited the home of their father Maj. E.S. Baldwin, Friday. A TERRIBLE SCARE Mr. A.J. Hill had a thrilling experience a few days ago that he won't care to have again. While walking over the fruit farm surveying the broad acres and looking forward to the time when the trees would bend beneath their load of fruit, his bosom swelled with pride and he stepped so high that his foot came down in close proximity to a large coachwhip and before he realized the presence of so unwelcome a companion, the snake had coiled around his leg and with head erect and fiery eyes seemed about to strike. Mr. Hill was so paralyzed with fright that for a moment he couldn't move. He finally drew out his knife and stabbed the serpent until its coiles were unloosed and it dropped dead. Dr. J.N.Cheney received this week a large sized incubator, and the price of chickens dropped immediately and old fashioned sitting hens are at a discount. Between professional calls, Dr. Cheney will amuse himself by turning over eggs and regulating heat in the new fangled machine. Young men should take note of the fact, observes the Atlanta Constitution, that in (the) future their chances as clerks, bookkeepers, typewriters, stenographers, etc., will be only half as good as formerly, for the reason that women are now receiving a business education to fit them for such positions. EDITORIAL A real sure enough passenger train will be put on the B V & E Sunday. Rev. J.B. Gambrel of Mississippi has been elected President of Mercer University. Lizzie Borden is again on trial for her life. But there are many who believe that she is perfectly innocent of the crime of murdering her parents. Col. E.M. Butt of Buena Vista is gradually growing worse. The physicians entertain no hope of his recovery. The hearts of many sincere friends in Ellaville are saddened by his continued illness. end # 22.