The Schley County News Thursday, April 27, 1893 No. 16 Mr. Ed Clark went down to Americus Monday. Miss Lizzie Devane is the guest of Miss Maud Hudson. Miss Eva Wall spent Sunday with Miss Mary Williamson. Col. C.R. McCrory has been attending court in Buena Vista this week. Col. W.H. McCrory, of Columbus, made a short visit to Ellaville this week. For sale, Rock Salt for stock, at 3 cents a pound by A.J. Hill. Genial Max Banner was hustling around among the merchants, Tuesday. Mr. J.M. Murray attended preaching at Good Hope church near Putnam Tuesday. The Sunday Schools contemplate having a fish fry and picnic in the near future. Marshal Hudson, with a large force of hands, put the streets in fine order this week. Miss Mary Hornady went to Americus Wednesday to attend the Memorial exercises. Mrs. W.W. Cheney, of Mt. Vernon, is spending a few days with friends and relatives. Mrs. C.H. Smith went up to Macon Monday to attend the Convention of the W.T.C.U. Mr. W.P. Hornady spent several days at home this week recuperating from a spell of fever. Mrs. Cameron and McCants, of Butler, spent a few days with relatives in Ellaville. Dr. and Mrs. H.S. Munro are attending the District meeting at Magnolia Springs this week. A few couples spent Friday evening very pleasantly at the home of Mrs. McElmurrays. Mr.Sim Carter came up from Americus Sunday to spend the day with his friend Mr. W.P. Hornady. Mrs. E.S. Baldwin went up to Columbus Monday to visit her daughter Mrs. G.W. Chipley. Mrs. Harris accompanied by her daughter is visiting her son Mr. Dave Howard near Schley P.O. Mrs. W.D. Murray and little Miss Ina Williams visited relatives in Americus Friday and Saturday. Misses Mary Williamson, Stella and Kittie Tison with Mr. Arthur Hill attended preaching at Concord Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Howe, of Americus, came up Wednesday on a visit to their daughter, Mrs. W.D. Murray. Mrs. Eugene Dixon went down to Americus Monday to visit her father's family and attend memorial exercises. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. McCrory, of Columbus, will be glad to learn that their son Edgar who has been seriously ill is much better. Drs. Smith and Munro attended the convention of M.D.'s last week and were much pleased with the proceedings of that body and the lavish hospitality of Americus. Judge J.P. Ross, of Macon, came out to Ellaville Tuesday evening and spent the night at the home of Mr. T.J. Murphy where Mrs. Ross has been visiting for several days. Mr. E.H. Cordell was exhibiting a sample of wheat grown on his river bottom plantation near town, which measured five feet. He has 2 acres and if the season is favorable will harvest something over 50 bushels. Dr. H.S. Munro fixed up two one-horse wagons with straw in the most approved style, and took his Sunday School class for an outing to the Turnpike Saturday. The day was bright, and the boys and girls had a most enjoyable time. Mrs. Munro prepared a tempting lunch which was heartily enjoyed. The death of Elder J.Y. Rogers, pastor of the colored Methodist church, which took place on Wednesday morning is one of sadness to both white and colored people, as by his upright dealings, manly deportment and well directed efforts in building up the cause of Christ, endeared him to all classes of citizens. His remains were taken to Gipson, Ga. for interment. GLENN HOLLY ITEMS Editor of the Schley County News: with your permission, your correspondent will give your readers a short account of the doings in this neighborhood. With Rev.E. Trice, who preaches here twice a month, to look after our spiritual affairs, Miss Charlie Trammel, our efficient teacher to direct the education of our children, a strong and determined effort on the part of our farmers to maintain their well earned reputation as good providers, our section will prosper, inspite of the disorganizating influence of the past. Not withstanding the many disadvantages under which our school has been laboring this year, Miss Trammel is determined that it shall take no backward steps; that its former reputation as being the best attended as well as the best taught of all the schools in the county, shall be kept up as long as the school is entrusted to her care. I will state just here however, that the patrons of this school do not take the interest in it that they should. They do not g! ive their teacher the encouragement which she so justly merits. The hope of our county schools depends a great deal upon the efficiency of our schools, and every influence that can result in the encouragement of the teacher and inspiration of the children should be brought to bear upon them. The confidence of our neighbors in this effort, complied with the belief that if they perform well their duties, a kind Providence will smile upon their labors. The Oat crops will soon be ready to relieve the heavy droughts on their corn, much to the delight of the farmers and their stock. Every thing in this section is on the move, unless it is the Alliance and I am not quite sure that it is not on the move too, but if it is, I fear that it is moving backwards. April 25, 1893 A.B.C. If Jake will kindly send us another batch of news items and furnish us with his real name, not for publication, but as evidence of good faith, we will take pleasure in publishing same. Address all communication to "The News." News was received in Ellaville Tuesday of the death of Mr. Tom Harvey, which sad events occured at his home in Buena Vista, Monday evening. Mr. Harvey was one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of Marion county and while his death was not unexpected, it comes as a sad blow to his hosts of relatives and friends. The rain last Wednesday was particularly welcomed in Ellaville. It is the first that has fallen since 15,000 peach trees were set out, and the earth was beginning to get very dry about the roots. These trees, though put out so late are now buding and Mr. Loomis thinks that nearly every one will live. Tomorrow he will begin to plant peas between the rows of young trees. The East Americus Sunday School will picnic here next Tuesday. Ellaville with her usual hospitality will give them the freedom of the town and be delighted to have them take possession and enjoy our beautiful shade, pure sparkling water and delightful breeze. We should see to it that the grove is cleaned up and every thing be done that will in any way add to the comfort and pleasure of our visitors. Out in the grove near the negro quarter on Capt. Burtons place is a croquet ground and almost any time these bright working days you can see strong able bodied negro men and boys of elegant leisure rolling the balls while in the fields near by, the grass is growing faster than the corn and cotton. There is something wrong some where. How these idle negroes live is a mystery. There is work right here six days a week for anybody that wants it. All over this country lands are going to waste and there is a slipshod method of farming simply because there are many growing up in this country who have no pride of character, no energy and are content just to exist. No wonder the times are hard. Several from Ellaville will attend the World's Fair this summer but the stay at home are planning all sorts of outings as a compensation for having to miss the big show. The tents used in these camping frolics will be occupied nearly all the summer by the different parties that will go out from Ellaville. There are several nice resorts not far from town. We have superior mineral springs and fine streams abounding in fish and in these quiet retreats the time can be pleasantly spent with no fear of pickpockets, cholera or small pox and then it will be some cheaper than spending the time in Chicago. There is more solid fun in a two week camp than any trip that could be planned and there is great consolation in the thought to those who can't get away. The old hotel that has stood for years on the square a haven of rest to the weary traveler, and whose roof has sheltered many a distinguished head in days agone has yielded to the onward march of our town and will henceforth be only a memory of the buried past. Mr. Wells who owns the lot is having the old timber removed and will soon begin the erection of a commodius and beautiful cottage. This is by far the prettiest lot in Ellaville and a handsome residence will add greatly to the appearance of Broad street. We are glad to see that our people are disposed to build substantial attractive homes. This not only adds to the beauty of our town but is really cheaper. A poor constructed house is always a poor investment. end # 16.