The Schley County News Thursday, May 25, 1893 No. 20 PERSONAL Mr. Nyswader of Americus spent Sunday with Mr. Loomin at the hotel. Mr. P. E. Taylor is spending a few days at the home of his brother near LaCrosse. Messr. C. Dixon and Ed Cordell who has been sick for several days are improving. Mrs. Foster returned to Atlanta Tuesday after a pleasant visit to her daughter Mrs. J.N. Cheney. Mrs. Georgia Williams has returned from a pleasant visit to her daughter Mrs. James Davis of Albany. Mrs. C.H. Smith returned Tuesday from Lumpkin where she has been attending the WFM meeting. Rev. E. Trice, Judge Battle , Dr. Sears and Mr. Harry Lindsay are attending the Sunday school convention at Friendship. Messrs. Haigler who have the contract for building the commodius residence of Mr. R.C. Wells are moving along nicely with the building well under way. Statistics have shown that more people kill themselves during the depressing days when winter is merging into spring than any other time of the year. The increase ofmurders in the last three years in this country from a little over 3000 amost 7000 is something frightful. PETER, THE "MINT" BIRD If you have a silver dollar of 1836, 1838 or 1839, or one of the first nickel cents coined in 1856, you will find upon it the true portrait of an American eagle that was for many years a familiar sight in the streets of Philadelphia. "Peter," one of the finest eagles ever captured alive, was the pet of the Philadelphia mint, and was generally known as the "mint bird." Not only did he have free access to every part of the mint, going wiyhout hindrance into the treasure vaults where even the Treasurer of the United States would not go alone, but he used his own pleasure in going about the city, flying over the houses, sometimes perching upon lamp posts in the streets. Everybody knew him and admired him, and even the street boys treated him with respect. The government provided his daily fare, and he was as much a part of the mint establishment as the superintendent or the cheif coiner. He was so kindly treated that he had no fear of anybody or anything, and he might bei ! in the mint yet if ha had not sat down to rest on one of the giant flywheels. The wheel started without warning and Peter was caught in the machinery. One of his wings was broken and he died a few days later. The superintendent had his body beautifully mounted, with the wings spread to their fullest extent; and to this day Peter stands in a glass case in (the) mint's cbinet, where you may see him whenever you go there. An exact portrait of him as he stands in the case was put on the coins named. LEGAL ADVERTISING J.T. Taylor vs. J.L. Souter Rule mi si to foreclose mortgage, Schley Superior Court, April term 1893, principal $61.11, Int $22.55, counsel fees $8.36 The Defendant J.L. Souteris hereby notified topay into court on or before the first day of the next term thereof the principal, interest, counsel fees and cost due on said mortgage or in default thereof the court will proceed as to Justice shall appertain. Witness the Hon. W.H. Fish, Judge of said court. J.M. Murray, clerk C.R. McCrory, pltffs. atty. Georgia, Schley County J.M. Murray, clerk superior court inand for said county certify the baove is a true extract from the minutes of said court. J.M. Murrary, clerk. C.L. Battle vs. C.W. Smith Rule mi si to foreclose mortgage. Schley Superior Court, April term 1893. Principal $75.36, Int. $3.12, Council fees $7.84. The Defendant C.W. Smith is hereby required to pay into court on or before the first day of the next term thereof the principal, interest, counsel fees and cost due on said mortgage or in default thereof the courtwill proceed as to Justice shall appertain. Witness the Hon.W.H. Fish, Judge of said court. J.M. Murray,clerk S.C. C.R. McCrory Pltffs. Atty. Georgia, Schley County I, J.M. Murray, clerk superior court in and for said county certify the above is a true extract from the minutes of said court. J.M. Murray, clerk S.C. May 22n 1893. end #21