The Ellaville Sun Friday, March 18, 1938 No. 35 WALL RECALLS EXPERIENCES OF 27 YEARS ON RFD ROUTE Widely Known Postal Leader Became Regular Carrier Before He was 20. Charles C. Wall, widely known leader in Georgia postal circles, looked back Thursday upon almost 27 years of service as a rural letter carrier with the Ellaville postoffice and declared".............in it all, there has never yet been a day of regret." A substitute for several months, Wall became a full-time carrier before his 20th birthday. He singles out his first day as a substitute as affording him "the most hazardous experience" of his career. Called upon to supply for Carrier E.H. Morrison, ill with influenza, on Jan. 2, 1911, he faced a real nor'wester accompanied by rain mixed with sleet. And he knew few patrons on the route. Loved To "Thaw Out." "I made the trip very well so long as I had my back to the north, but when I turned north down in the edge of Schley county at the Duckworth farm my horse had a hard time pulling a top buggy against the wind, and the rain was freezing as fast as it fell. I had to go into several houses along the route to thaw out before returning to the office. After substituting occasionally during the spring, Wall was assigned to Route Three on June 8 to allow Zed Causey to take a vacation. Before the 15-day period had been completed, Mr. Homer Threlkeld, Route 4 carrier, became ill, and Wall supplied for him until his death July 18, 1911. He was appointed temporary carrier, later topped 14 applicants in a competitive examination and drew the permanent assignment, the appointment becoming effective Oct. 1, 1911. He was assigned to what was then known as Route Four. Wall carried this route for 23 years and when on June 1, 1934, it was consolidated with Route One, he was transferred to Route Three which he now serves. Travels 225,000 Miles During his 27 years of service he has traveled more than 225,000 miles, delivered and collected more than 1,500,000 pieces of mail and written applications for more than 16,000 money orders. "I sometimes feel the letter carrier is as near his people as the doctor," Wall said. "We come to know all their joys and sorrows, ailments---everything that makes life." And he has learned not to be surprised at almost any request for service. "During my years of service I have been called upon to do all kinds of services not within the scope of my duties as a rural carrier. I have long since learned how to match certain cloth and threads, buy ladies hats, dresses, deliver messages. Even prescribe for a sick person, mule, cow or hog." Early years found him driving horses and mules, either to a buggy or a "Little Beauty Mail Wagon," as the conveyances were known at that time. He still has the bills of sale for the first little wagon, buggy and automobile he purchased for the route. Little Mare Kicked During the time he drove a horse, Wall had a little bay Texas mare that he did not dare drive without a kicking strap. And sometimes she balked. Only once did the little mare demonstrate the effectiveness of her kicking---but that once was sufficient for a lifetime. It was Feb. 25, 1914, and a snow storm was in progress---the worst in many years, the like of which the section has not seen since. Carriers went their rounds that day, but did not attempt to go out the following day. The snow blanketed the ground for more than a week, and upon reaching one of his boxes one day Mr. Wall found a small snow man, souvenir of the kids. He lifted him inside the little mail wagon and sat him on the shield in front of the wagon in view of his horse. Driving down the road the horse kept eyeing the snow man, relates Mr. Wall, "and it wasn't long until that Texas pony let out kicking and when the kicking had subsided she was completely out of the shafts and the front end of the mail wagon with what mail remained undelivered scattered all over the roadside. After borrowing a pair of shafts and patching things up we set out to finish the route. About two miles from town we were overtaken by Mr. Cull Rainey, the carrier on Route One, and there is where the fun began. Mr. Rainey alighted and proceeded to have a hearty haw-haw at the sight he beheld. I didn't see nothing to laugh at for the air around my face was still warm where that Texas pony's hoofs had been, Cull said, "I'm not laughing at the hard luck you had, but if you could just see how much you look like a frog sitting under a toad-stool back in that mail wagon with the whole front end out, you couldn't help but laugh yourself. Auto Experience Trying Wall bought his first automobile for use on the route in 1914, but his early experiences with a car were more trying than those encountered with the Texas pony. Good roads were unknown in that era and bogging down in the mud several times a day was not an uncommon experience. He recalls one year during the spring rains both he and Zed Causey were marooned across Buck creek because both bridges were washed out, and were forced to return via Oglethorpe. He has served under four postmasters: Mrs. Fannie F(oster) Cheney, Miss Dollie Allen, M.C. Gettys and James H. Hart. He has served with the following carriers: E.H. Morrison, Z.K. Causey, Felder McCorkle, C.T. Rainey and D.C. Mott, the latter two still being in service. The Ellaville man pays a fine tribute to his patrons. "I have been privileged to serve patrons who were always kind and considerate, as well as showing their appreciation for such courtesies as I have been allowed to render from time to time." Wall has been secretary of the Georgia Rural Letter Carriers' Association for the past five years and has been editor of the associations' news columns in The Atlanta Journal for that period. He is the author of a personal column, "Rural Letter Carriers' News," for this feature. He was president of the state association for three years and national secretary for two years. E.M. PALMER IS RE-NAMED SCHOOL PREXY Superintendent, Completing a Fourth Term Here, Chosen For 1938-39 Term. E.M. Palmer has been re-elected superintendent of Schley county high school for the 1938-39 term, it was learned yesterday. Palmer, who came here from Coolidge, Ga., where he headed the public schools, is completing his fourth year as superintendent at Ellaville. The remainder of the faculty will be chosen at an early date, if the usual schedule of naming the teachers is retained. FINE ATTENDANCE AT PHILLIPI MEET Fine attendance marked the Monday service at Philipi Primitive Baptist church which Elder Morgan Williams at Warm Springs preached. Dinner was served on the church grounds at noon. A baptismal service for Mrs. Rufus Johnson, who recently united with the church, was held in the afternoon with the pastor Elder Hassell McCorkle, officiating. NEWSPAPER CLUB NAMES FRED RAINEY Fred Rainey of Ellaville, a sophomore at Georgia Southwestern College, has been selected a member of The By-Line Club, a newspaper organization at the college. The group assigns members to various papers. Rainey was assigned to The Sun. COUNTY SCHOOLS TO ENTER MEET Ebenezer Is In County-Wide Mibs Tourney; Others Are Likely To Join Mibsters on a broadening front shot marbles this week in preparation for the forthcoming Schley county tournament which will select a county champion to compete in The Atlanta Journal's statewide tourney. Date of the county tournament will be announced soon. Miss Lucile Thompson, principal of Ebenezer school, announced her school would conduct an elimination tournament and would send the winner to the county meet. She reports unusual enthusiasm among the aspirants. Other schools are expected to take part in the meet along with Schley county high of Ellaville and Ebenezer. The tourney was discussed at the March meeting of the county teachers' association Monday night. Winner of the state tourney in Atlanta, which will be held May 6-7, will be sent to the national tournament at Wildwood, N.J. The Ellaville Athletic Association is sponsoring the Schley county champion. BANK INSTALLING TEAR GAS SYSTEM 24-Hour Safeguard Against Robberies Afforded by Tear Gas Guns The Bank of Ellaville expected to be ready today to answer holdup threats with tear gas blasts. Two expert workmen yesterday neared completion of installing an ultra modern tear gas system that will afford the bank a 24-hour safeguard against roberies. They hoped to finish today. The office-hour system consists of seven gas guns, with five nozzles as outlets. The nozzles are spread across the entire front of the cashier's cage. Foot control enables the hold up victim to spurt terrific gas blasts in the face of the bandit within two-fifths of a second. The entire lobby will be filled with gas within three seconds. A wiring system causes hidden locks to spring if the vault is cracked. Three tear gas guns are also fired. R.C. Wineland of Cleveland, Ohio, of the Lake Erie Chemical Company of that city is in charge and H.B. Flaugh is assisting him. The local bank was robbed in a dramatic one-man stick-up October 11. OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago--1913 Terrified screams of a negro prisoner awakened citizens about 2:30 o'clock Sunday morning, (March 15) in time to release him from the burning city guard house. He almost suffocated. A newspaper writer wrote, "He was lodged in jail because of too much of the fluid which comes from Jacksonville." end # 35

The Ellaville Sun Friday, February 4, 1938 No. 32 PEPPER TO BE SCHLEY CASH CROP 21 Sign To Produce 175 Acres Twenty-one Schley County farmers made plans to begin growing a new cash crop---pimento peppers. This group Wednesday signed contracts with the Allen Packing Company, Inc., of Montezuma to produce pepper for $30 per ton. Pepper is the only local crop which farmers may grow for a price guaranteed before planting. Schley County will have approximately 175 acres. The crop yields from one to three tons per acre. Planters may sow seed in beds between February 15 and 20 and transplant about April 15, or they may sow them in the fields the later part of March. Harvest time begins in July and continues until after first frost. Generally there are from 15 to 20 pickings. OFFICES OF DR. AVARY BEING REMODELED Work Expected To Be Completed Within A Few Days; X-Ray Equipment Installed Workmen yesterday neared completion of the remodeling and expansion of the offices of Dr. Arch Avary, Ellaville physician. Ceiling the large white exception room has been lowered and a hardwood floor has been laid. Antique furnishings add distinction to the room. Dr. Avary's private office has been relocated, white and colored examining rooms are being created in addition to a colored reception room. New equipment to be added includes an X-ray machine. Dr. Avary already has a Diathermy machine. Work is expected to be finished within the next few days. TONDEE INSTALLS A NEW REFRIGERATOR W.T. Tondee has installed an electric refrigerator, the last word in modern marketing equipment, at his store here an announces adding a complete line of meats and Western steaks. end # 32

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Walters, Horace February 22, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 14, 2006, 12:35 am The Ellaville Sun Friday February 25, 1938 No. 32 The Ellaville Sun Friday February 25, 1938 No. 32 HORACE WATLERS DIES IN CHICAGO Funeral Rites Here Today for Former Ellaville Man The body of Horace Walters, 46, of Birmingham, Ala., who was a native of Ellaville, was to arrive here last night for funeral services this (Friday) afternoon. Mr. Walters died unexpectedly Tuesday night at Chicago where he had gone on a business trip, local relatives were notified on Wednesday. Funeral arrangements were incomplete yesterday, pending arrival of his widow. Born and reared in Ellaville, he was a son of the late A.J. Walters and Mrs. Zula Wiggins Walters. He married Miss Edith Munro of Ellaville on Jan 1, 1908. Several years later he joined the Atlanta office of the Crane Company and was connected with that organization until his death. He was transferred to Savannah and later to New Orleans, having been assigned last year to Birmingham as district manager for nine states. Survivors include his widow, three sons, H.M. Walters of Alexandria, La., Dr. C.R. Walters of Kingsport, Tenn., and Sherman Walters of New Orleans, and three grand children. The Ellaville Sun Friday, March 4, 1938 HORACE WALTERS IS LAID TO REST Prominent Business Executive Paid Last Tribute Here Business associates from distant points joine relatives and hundreds of friends of his birthplace Friday in paying final tribute to Horace Walters, 49, widely known Birmingham, Ala., business executive, who died unexpectedly Tuesday night in Chicago on a business trip. Walters, a native of Ellaville, who joined the Atlanta office of The Crane Company 27 years ago, rose to southeastern district manager of the firm with a seven state territory, in June 1937. His territory included the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. He served at Savannah and eight and a half years at New Orleans. He was a member of the Baptist church and several clubs in New Orleans, and was a member of the Birmingham Country Club. Funeral services were conducted from Ellaville Baptist church, with which he united as a boy, and burial was in the local cemetery. The Rev. R.C. Howard of Ellaville officiated and was assisted by Dr. J.B. Lawrence, Episcopal church, Americus; Dr. I.E. McKellar, Wesleyan College and the Rev. W.S. Johnson of Ellaville. Born here November 2, 1889, Walters was the son of the late A.J. Walters and Mrs. Zula Wiggins Walters. He married Miss Edith Munro of Ellaville January 1, 1908. Surviving besides his widow are three sons, H.M. Walters, Monroe, La.; Dr. C.R. Walters, Kingsport, Tenn.; and Sherman Walters, New Orleans; three grandaughters (grandchildren?), Edith and H.M. Jr., of Monroe, La.; and Edith Majorie, of New Orleans; four brothers, Dannie and R.T. Walters, both of Atlanta; Garret Walters, Birmingham, and Fred Walters, Chattanooga, Tenn. Active pallbearers were three brothers, Fred, Dennis and R.T. Walters and three brothers-in-law, Dr. T.W. Wilson, W.A. Murray and E.C. Mauldin, all of Ellaville. Honorary pallbeares were the following officials of Crane Company: R.P. Mark, vice-president, Chicago; Henry Potter, Chicago; Tom Taylor, St. Louis; J.C. Johns, F.D. Morrison, of Birmingham; C.D. Little, Magnolia Springs, Ala.; Walter E. Evans, E.T. Ebert, and Langdon Bowie, New Orleans; A.J. Moore, Shreveport, La.; A.P. Keisker, Savannah, Ga.: W.M. Davis, Macon; P.Z. Huddleston, Jacksonville, Fla.; Paul Sackett, Greenville, S.C.; L.G. Spencer, Atlanta; J.T. Green, Knoxville, Tenn.; H.L. Pugh and Dick Pyron, of Atlanta. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/w/walters634nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 4.2 Kb

The Ellaville Sun Friday, February 18, 1938 No. 34 HORNADY BUILT FIRST RURAL PHONE LINE Ellaville-Americus Line, Erected Forty-Three Years Ago, First Rural Project In State; Early Incidents Recalled Georgia's first rural telephone line was built in Schley County 43 years ago by Ed Hornady, widely known local business man who now lives in retirement at Oakdale Farm in Andrew Chapel community. Desiring to place Ellaville in direct communication with distant points, Mr. Hornady in 1895 launched an effort to erect a line to Americus via LaCross. He recalls the movement received strong support from Ellaville and Americus business men and met early success. The line was completed within ten days, being attached to telegraph poles. The marvel of the transmitted word captivated the public immediately, and many persons actually found it difficult to believe, Mr. Hornady remembers. He mentions the amusing remarks made by "Uncle Hamp" Mayo, one of the county's most colorful negro characters of that day, after being persuaded to talk to Americus. Shouted the amazed darky into the phone: "Fo God, is you in dat thing sho' nuff." Only phones in Ellaville during the early months of service were at Mr. Hornady's residence, now owned and occupied by Dr. and Mrs. J.R. Jordan, and his store situated at the present Murray's Pressing Club. Colonel Henry Singletary was the LaCross subscriber. Early in its service the telephone system helped solve a sensational robbery at LaCross. Mr. R.S. Greene, prominent Andrew Chapel farmer, then clerk at Colonel Singletary's store, called to Ellaville one summer night spreading an alarm that the firm had been robbed, he was locked in the building and the bandits were threatening to burn it. Colonel Singletary, learning of the looting, overtook the robbers and was shot by one of the pair. A general alarm was broadcast and next day the bandits were discovered between Leesburg and Smithville. One was slain and his partner gravely wounded. The latter recovered and later was given a 20-year prison sentence. Colonel Singletary recovered. Mr. Hornady discloses merchants paid $25 per year, private subscribers $10, and the LaCross subscriber $75. He sold the exchange to B.L. Bridges, now superintendent of Sumter County Schools, about 1900. TONDEE'S STORE WITH BLUE FRONT W.T. Tondee's this week became "the store with the blue front" as he continued his program of refinishing his store and adding stock. He calls attention to his ad appearing on page four of today's Sun. BRIDGE MAY BE OPENED TODAY A temporary bridge over Buck Creek, Concord, replacing the one which collapsed February 7 while a log truck was crossing, was to be opened to traffic today. A survey is expected to be begun next week to determine the advisability of eliminating the sharp curve on the present road crossing the creek. OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago---1913 The Ellaville baseball team already has begun work on preparation of the diamond for the approaching season. A new site, situated between Dr. Jones' house and the American Oil Company's gin, has been secured at a great deal of expense. Practice will begin soon, and many interesting games are promised. Mr. T.J. Murphy, 79, one of Schley County's pioneer citizens, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H.A. Mathews of Fort Valley, Wednesday morning, February 26. The W.C.T.U. held its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Addie Munro February 24. CONCORD NEWS Mr. David McMickle Given Surprise Birthday Party Mr. David McMickle, who resides with his daughter, Mrs. W.S. Johnson, was feted with a surprise birthday party last Monday, Feb. 7. The unexpected guests arrived at the noon hour with well filled baskets of lunch. A table was placed in the yard and was soon laden with good eats. The party joined in pleasant conversation for a while and soon departed wishing "Uncle Dave" many more happy birthdays. CONCORD SCHOOL STAGES PROGRAM Georgia Day was observed at Concord school Friday afternoon. The following was rendered: History of Georgia--Mary McMickle Reading, "Georgia"--Marion Colquitt Information about Georgia--James Wilkes A Toast to Georgia--Vernon Dillard, Deane Nelson, Nanelle Wilson, Mannie Lee Hobbs Song, "Georgia Land" by the school "Where Georgia Leads,"--Virginia Nelson "State Flower"--Ann McMickle Georgia's Natural Wonders bu Christine Grimsley Song, "Sweetest Little Fellow," by the school end # 34

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Brown, Thomas February 21, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 11, 2006, 10:43 pm The Ellaville Sun Feb. 25, 1938 NEGRO WAR VET IS BURIED WEDNESDAY Funeral services for Thomas Brown, negro World War veteran, were conducted from Ebenezer (negro) Baptist church Wednesday. A Flag to drape the casket was furnished by the Ellaville post office. Additional Comments: Date of death fro the Georgia Death Index. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/b/brown633nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Wills.....Patton, Robert March 10, 1892 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jody Dillard jodydillard@hotmail.com and Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 11, 2006, 12:45 pm Source: Schley County Wills Bk A, Pages 143-44 Written: March 10, 1892 Recorded: 1893 Record of Will Schley Court of Ordinary 1893 (page) 143 (and 144) In the name of God Amen. I Robert Patton of the County of Schley and State of Georgia, being of sound mind and memory (blessed be Almighty God for the same) do make and publish this my last will and testament. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Christain all of my personal property, after paying from the same, all of my just debts that I may owe at the time of my decease (?), to be hers forever; but if there should not be at my decease sufficient personal property to pay the aforesaid debts, then so much of my real estate; may be sold by my Executors (hereinafter appointed by me) at either public or private sale, as will raise sufficient money to pay the same. I also give and bequeath, to my beloved wife Christian all the real(?) and residue of my real estate as long as she shall remain unmarried and my widow, but on her decease or marriage the remainder thereof, I give and devise to my several children, and their heirs respectively, to be divided in Equal Shares between them. I also will and desire that my Executor appointed by me, have the right to advise, control and manage my Estate for the best interest of my family and that the said Executors shall mot be required to make annual returns of the proceeds of the said Estate to the Ordinary Court of said ccounty. I do nominate Henry R. Patton, J.L. Murray and A.H. Donnan to the Executors of this my last will and testament. This March the 10th one thousand Eight hundred and Ninety-Two. Robert Patton (L.S.) Signed, sealed and declared and published by the said Robert Patton, as and for his last will and testament, in presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto. Peter Stewart Kenneth Stewart Henry Stewart Additional Comments: (Transcriber's notes by Harris Hill: The three witnesses Peter, Kenneth, and Henry Stewart were all brothers of Robert Patton's second wife, Christian. Henry R. Patton was eldest living son of Robert Patton and also eldest child of his second marriage. A(bner) H. Donnan was the husband of his eldest daughter from this marriage, Sallie Patton Donnan. J(ames) L. Murray was the husband of Mary E. Patton, Robert Patton's daughter and only living child from his first marriage to Nancy Royal.) File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/wills/patton47nwl.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 3.1 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Murphy, T.J. February 26, 1913 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 10, 2006, 2:48 pm The Ellaville Sun Friday, February 18, 1938 No. 34 OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago---1913 Mr. T.J. Murphy, 79, one of Schley County's pioneer citizens, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H.A. Mathews of Fort Valley, Wednesday morning, February 26. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/m/murphy632nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Schley-Taylor County GaArchives News.....Uncle Ben Hobbs, Ex-Slave, Picturesque Character February 4, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 10, 2006, 12:38 pm The Ellaville Sun February 4, 1938 SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan COMFORTING THE MOURNERS Preachers must be embarrassed when called upon to officiate at certain funerals. Judge not least ye be judged still is the commandment, but there are some funeral assignments which are difficult at best. This situation comes to our mind after reading Mrs. Dorothy Hill's fine story about Uncle Ben Hobbs, ex-slave, who lives in Stewart's Corner, Schley County. The story appears elsewhere on this page. Uncle Ben is something of a preacher. The gospel, he told us recently is "in here" with him pointing to his heart. But the story goes that Ben was asked to preach one of his neighbors' funerals several years ago. He got up and began like this: "Brethren, I hate to tell you----but Jerry is in Hell this morning......." Later in his discourse, which could hardly be called a eulogy, he explained..... "All his life I tried to get him to repent.....he never did.......He's in Hell this morning.........." This is one way of handling it. But we still prefer......."let not your heart be troubled..... In my Father's house are many mansions.......Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted............" UNCLE BEN HOBBS, EX-SLAVE, PICTURESQUE CHARACTER Schley Negro, 88, Veteran Preacher, Tells Questioner, "No, I Ain't Carryin' The Gospel, It's Carryin' Me." by Dorothy Hill "Yes, mam, I'm a hard shell Baptist preacher and I had fifteen children that I named after characters in the Bible. There was Jacob, Isaac, Israel, Joseph's coat of many colors, and a girl named Nineveh. "You say what do I live on?" a bright-eyed, white headed, ex-slave asked in reply to the social worker's question. "Well I have a house, a white man left me, and sometimes my white and black folks, that I have helped to raise, give me a dime or a quarter and I buy me and my blind wife Rhody something to eat. Then there' my dog that catches rabitts and I like to have forgot Rhody's 'grab day'." Uncle Ben who was christened Benjamin Hobbs on Dec. 20, 1851 stopped to explain that by "grab day" he means the day on which Rhody received her monthly county pauper check of $3.00. In trying to assemble the source of income, the worker saw a precarious living for these two old people. She could picture the welcome the dog received when he brought in a stray bird or rabbit. Almost with the opening of the doors of the Relief office, Uncle Ben was ushered in. He had heard there was something to be given away and he would be pleased if the Lady would come out and see his sid-u-ation. There were also so many things he needed. The interview proceeded and when the old darkie had bowed himself out, the following entry was made in the record: Benjamin Hobbs, colored--living in Stewart's Corner--father of 15 children--no help from children--visit immediately--an alert interesting case.. The visit to Uncle Ben's cabin was made on Sunday afternoon by the worker accompanied by her young son. The former was trying to keep the car in the deep sand ruts when the latter remarked ungrammatically, "Somebody comes, from your description, I think it's the man we are looking for." They stopped the car and the figure in black and white seeing that they were waiting, quickened his pace, jumped over a low fence, as spry as if he were sixteen and presented himself to the visitors. In the midst of winter he was garbed in white duck pants, white shoes, black coat in need of mending, a red bandanna kerchief around his neck, and a black derby, of an early era, was resting on the back of his head. In one arm he carried a cane and under the other a bundle of collard greens. Removing the derby and bowing graciously he insisted that they go up the road to his "humble dwelling." Was this a house or a barn? Coming closer a chimney could be seen and a few flowers planted at the door way. It was too dilapidated for animals. With a great flourish of politeness they were ushered in. "Things are a trifle dirty," said Ben, "for Rhody is away visiting. I'm not much hand at cleaning up but you oughter see my cooking. Ever since Rhody went blind I've done all the cooking on this three-legged iron spider. I cook on it in the yard in good weather for the chimney is so very badly. This skillet or spider was handed down to me by my mother, and it has been in use ever since." Removing the cover, he displayed a delicious looking bread baked to a golden brown. After complimenting Uncle Ben on his culinary skill, the worker was glad to see sufficient covering for the two beds if the mattresses were thin. Two benches by the fire could have been used for rocking chairs, the floor was so uneven. "Could the relief give us a chair? A bench without a back is hard to on when one is getting so old." asked the darkie. As they left the cabin they saw coming up the road a man with a cloud of smoke behind him. As he stepped aside a fat, sightless negress could be seen smoking a corn cob pipe. Rhody greeted the visitors and began praising the Lord at the same time. Evidently Ben did not believe in so much public speaking for women, for he said "Rhody, hush, ye'll tell something that ain't so in a minute." Ben was born on a big plantation owned by Thomas Hobbs before the Civil War. As a pickanny he recalls, "The big white house, where all the white folks lived", all the good things to eat, the young man of the family, Thomas Hobbs, Jr., and the easy life on the big plantation. The big white house near Turk Creek, in Schley County, has been torn down but the land is now owned by Mr. J.O. Smith. At the beginning of the war, Ben at an early age found himself with a great deal of responsibility. His idol, young Thomas, answered the call to arms and joined the 27th Regiment under Captain Carr which was organized in Schley County. He also remembers quite vividly that he was called on to carry the mail, do errands for the soldiers, and take boxes to Butler, Ga. to be sent on to Thomas. It was a sad day for the little colored boy when Thomas was brought home ill, and to die later. Although the Hobbs family had been kind, when freedom came, Ben left to work in Fort Valley with a minister by the name of Clark. Becoming homesick he returned to be made overseer at $80.00 per year, on the Hobbs plantation. In 1871 he married Rhody Murray. "When and How did you start preaching", asked the worker. "Oh, Ben," a voice kept calling while I was plowing and I knew I was called to preach." He never smoked or chewed tobacco. If he sees a man with an open countenance he never fails to tell him that he is a good man. He quotes scripture and can collect a crowd whenever he comes to town to listen to him. He seems to think if you live right you will have enough of the world's goods and to spare. Especially does well on the cheerful giver attitude, as he suggests to you that he could use a small amount of cash. On each visit to the Relief office Ben would have stored up countless questions. Elijah being fed up by the ravens was no more a miracle than his being fed by the small relief checks in 1933. "How long is this thing going to last? If I get sick can I have a doctor? This check is for me? His house has a new roof and the old age pension received recently is giving him probably the only security he has known for many years. On a recent visit to town a youngster asked Uncle Ben, "Are you still carrying the gospel?" He replied, "No, son, the gospel is carrying me now." Additional Comments: (Transcriber's note: Dorothy Hill was Dorothy Cheney, daughter of Dr. John Newton Cheney and second wife Fannie Foster, wife of Otis Clyde Hill and mother of Robert Byron Hill. She was well known in Schley County for her social work and was undoubtedly the "social worker" who called on Uncle Ben.) 1860 Schley County, P.O. Ellaville, 18 July 1860, page 43 294/294 Thomas Hobbs 59 M Farmer 2400 13700 NC Millbry Hobbs 50 F domestic GA Jothram Hobbs 30 M farming GA Thomas J. Hobbs 21 M farming GA Elizabeth I. Hobbs 17 F domestic GA Sarah A.K. Hobbs 14 F GA Thomas J. Hobbs is listed on the roster of Co. A, 27th GA Infantry. 1870 Schley Co., 20th June 1870, page 7 47/47 Hobbs, Thomas 67 M W Farmer 1500 840 NC Millbrae 50 F W keeping house GA Elizabeth 17 F W GA Benjamin 19 M B farm laborer GA Mulkey, George 19 M M farm laborer GA 1880 Schley Co., 946th GMD, 22 June 1880, page 49 476/467 Hobbs, Benj B M 29 farmer GA GA GA Rody B F 25 wife works on farm GA GA GA Susan B F 7 dau GA GA GA Benj M B M 6 son GA GA GA Rosa B F 4 dau GA GA GA Jas(?) B B F 2 dau GA GA GA File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/newspapers/uncleben130nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 9.5 Kb

Are they 100% sure that this name is Norton and not Newton? Just had to ask Is this church the one in need up upkeep? Is it a large white wooden sturcture that sits up on blocks? Is it down a dirt road back in the woods near a stream or river? Thanks, Gail ----- Original Message ----- From: "GAGenWeb Archives" <archives@poppet.org> To: <GASCHLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 5:45 AM Subject: [GASCHLEY] Ga-Schley Co. Deed (Linear, et. al.) > > Schley County GaArchives Deed.....Phillippi Church, . - Linear, Et. Al., > Phillip July 16, 1840 > ************************************************ > Copyright. All rights reserved. > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm > ************************************************ > > File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: > Jody Dillard jodydillard@hotmail.com and Harris Hill > http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 10, > 2006, 10:45 am > > lot 107/3rd district > Written: July 16, 1840 > Recorded: March 29, 1880 > > Schley County Deeds Book C, page 93 > > Georgia > Marion Co > This indenture made & entered into on the sixteenth day of July in the > year of > our Lord One Thousand Eight-hundred & forty between Phillip Linear & > Daniel B. > Norton of the one part & the church of Christ at Phillippi which holds to > the > Doctrine of Eternal & particular Election the final perserverance of the > saint > in grace and believers, Baptism by immersion of the other part. > Witnesseth > that the said Phillip Linear & Daniel B. Norton for & in consideration of > the > sum of Dollars to him in hand paid at & before the sealing & > delivery > of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted > bargained sold & conveyed & do by these presents grant bargain sell & > convey > into the said church at Phillippi or their Deacons for the use of said > Church > to build upon their heirs & assigns all that tract or parcel of land > situate > lying & being in the County of formerly Muscogee now Marion County in the > third Dist. containing ten Acres it being a part of a lot known & > distinguished in the plan of said Dist. by number one hundred & seven & in > the > South East corner of said lot to have & to hold said tract or parcel of > land > unto said Church as aforesaif their heirs & assigns together with all and > singular the rights numbers & appurtenances thereof to the same in any > wises > belonging to their own proper use as aforesaid for ever in fee simple & > the > said Phillips & Daniel B. Norton for themselves their heirs administrators > & > assigns the said bargained premises unto the said Church as aforesaid for > the > use aforesaid will warrant & forever defend the title thereof against the > claim or claims of themselves their heirs Executors administrators & > assigns. > in witness wjereof the said Phillip Linear & Daniel B. Norton hath > hereunto > set their hands & seals the day & year above written > > Philip Linear (SS) > Daniel B. Norton (SS) > Recorded March 29th 1880 > John N. Cheney Clerk (SS) > > Signed sealed & delivered in presence of > Henry L Allison > Henry Waddill > > Additional Comments: > Grantees in this transaction were Phillip Linear & Daniel B. Norton. > > File at: > http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/deeds/linearet60ndd.txt > > This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ > > File size: 2.9 Kb > > > > ==== GASCHLEY Mailing List ==== > Visit the Schley County page for information about researching > http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaschley/index.htm > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > >

Schley County GaArchives Deed.....Phillippi Church, . - Linear, Et. Al., Phillip July 16, 1840 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jody Dillard jodydillard@hotmail.com and Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 10, 2006, 10:45 am lot 107/3rd district Written: July 16, 1840 Recorded: March 29, 1880 Schley County Deeds Book C, page 93 Georgia Marion Co This indenture made & entered into on the sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight-hundred & forty between Phillip Linear & Daniel B. Norton of the one part & the church of Christ at Phillippi which holds to the Doctrine of Eternal & particular Election the final perserverance of the saint in grace and believers, Baptism by immersion of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Phillip Linear & Daniel B. Norton for & in consideration of the sum of Dollars to him in hand paid at & before the sealing & delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained sold & conveyed & do by these presents grant bargain sell & convey into the said church at Phillippi or their Deacons for the use of said Church to build upon their heirs & assigns all that tract or parcel of land situate lying & being in the County of formerly Muscogee now Marion County in the third Dist. containing ten Acres it being a part of a lot known & distinguished in the plan of said Dist. by number one hundred & seven & in the South East corner of said lot to have & to hold said tract or parcel of land unto said Church as aforesaif their heirs & assigns together with all and singular the rights numbers & appurtenances thereof to the same in any wises belonging to their own proper use as aforesaid for ever in fee simple & the said Phillips & Daniel B. Norton for themselves their heirs administrators & assigns the said bargained premises unto the said Church as aforesaid for the use aforesaid will warrant & forever defend the title thereof against the claim or claims of themselves their heirs Executors administrators & assigns. in witness wjereof the said Phillip Linear & Daniel B. Norton hath hereunto set their hands & seals the day & year above written Philip Linear (SS) Daniel B. Norton (SS) Recorded March 29th 1880 John N. Cheney Clerk (SS) Signed sealed & delivered in presence of Henry L Allison Henry Waddill Additional Comments: Grantees in this transaction were Phillip Linear & Daniel B. Norton. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/deeds/linearet60ndd.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 2.9 Kb

The Ellaville Sun Friday, February 11, 1938 No. 33 SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan WHEN TREES WERE "ADOPTED" Recent Felling of two old oak trees on the old court house site to clear the way for the new AMOCO service station led Mrs. C.C. McCrory to recall the thoughtful watering project which saved the young trees 50 years ago. A severe drought threatened to kill the young trees, but Mrs. McCrory's late husband and Dr. J.N. Cheney "adopted them. each assuming responsibility for watering one tree. They carried the water from the city well situated on the site of the present park. Mrs. McCrory said it is believed the trees were about 60 years old when cut down. COLLECTOR OF NEWSPAPERS Ellaville Hobby-Ridders will have to apply the spurs to rival Mrs. McCrory's chief hobby--collecting newspapers and magazines. She has pursued this diversion for many years and has a rare and abundant collection. Her son, C.C. McCrory, editor of the Twiggs County New Era at Jeffersonville, edited the Schley County News here for many years and she has a file of those periods, besides numerous editions of other years. Too, her husband served as local correspondent for several state dailies and she has preserved practically all of his writings. An ardent worker in local United Daughters of the Confederacy activities, she has extensive and valuable files of The Confederate Veteran, official U.D.C. publication, which is no longer published. Also, there are numerous magazines and other papers which "I have put away to read again," she explains. SULLIVAN'S OCCUPY RENOVATED HOME The R.E. Sullivans this week occupied their thoroughly remolded and enlarged handsome residence on Broad Street. An upper story of three rooms was added to the lively home in the complete renovation. The residence was partially burned last June. COURT HOUSE CLOCK IS AGAIN IN ORDER Ellaville's court house clock began ticking again Monday after a silence of more than two months--the first major breakdown of its 38 years of operation. BRIDGE WILL BE OPEN NEXT WEEK Buck Creek Bridge Collapses Monday as Truck Crosses Workmen Thursday began construction of a new bridge over Buck Creek, Concord road, replacing the structure which collapsed Tuesday while a log truck was crossing. S.M. Etheredge of the county board of commissioners, said he believed traffic could be routed over the new bridge Monday or Tuesday of next week. The negro driver, Wallace Black, escaped injury when the bridge gave way, plunging the trailer into the water. The truck was on the edge which did not collapse. The accident occurred about 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. A three-span bridge, it is the first of the three bridges en route to Concord. Authorities already had decided to replace the structure which was built seven years ago. OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago--1913 Mr. E.L. Callier of Thomaston, 72, former Schley county citizen, died at his home Feb. 13. He was a veteran of the War Between the States. Colonel J.H. Cheney was accidentally shot in the left eye while hunting Feb. 17. He was rushed to Dr. B.L. Bridges office for treatment of the painful, but, it is believed, not serious wound. end # 33

It has come to my attention that the cemetery at Phillippi church in Northern Schley County is in need of ongoing maintenance to keep mother nature from reclaiming it. The church was disbanded in the 1970's as the members passed and since then it has been maintained by descendants using the contributions of kin and caring individuals. This well is running dry and while there are still plenty of caring folks, financing the upkeep of the old cemetery is a challenge. This is an all too common situation with many of our older cemeteries in this day and time. I know that several on this list have ancestors buried at Phillippi, I amongst them. If any of you would care to aid this worthy cause, a bank account has been established and contributions can be sent to: Central Bank of Georgia Attn/ Kenneth Phillips Phillippi Cemetery Fund P.O. Box 45 Ellaville, GA 31806 Checks should be made payable to the Phillippi Cemetery Fund. Phillippi Primitive Baptist Church was established in Feb. of 1835, while this site was still a part of Marion County. There is an awful lot of history that took place here. A transcription of the minutes of the church minutes up to 1900 can be viewed at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/churches.html Harris

The Ellaville Sun Friday, January 28, 1938 No. 31 DOZIER'S MILL PROPERTY BOUGHT Owners Reduced Five to Three Owners of the Dozier's Mill properties near Ellaville were reduced from five to three this week when two stockholders purchased shares of two other holders. H. Willis Hogg bought the one-fifth share owned by Arthur and Grady Murray and Dr. L.G. Stewart purchased the one-fifth share owned by the H.J. Williams estate. Both already owned one-fifth shares. S.A. Manning is the other stockholder. The owners announce plans to improve the properties, including repairs on the mill house, miller's home and damn. The property includes 202 1/2 acres. Court house records show the stock company bought the mill properties from the heirs of Mrs. W.W. Lumpkin. WILSON AVARY'S EYE IS REMOVED Older Brother Is Also Blinded Five year old Wilson Avary was reported resting well at an Atlanta hospital Thursday following an operation for the removal of his left eye Wednesday afternoon. Wilson was injured in December by a "mystery explosion" at his home which already has left his seven year old brother, Archer, sightless in his left eye also. It was not known until Thursday that Wilson was seriously injured. X-ray pictures made in Atlanta Saturday, revealed infection in his eye and Dr. and Mrs. Avary were called there Tuesday. Archer is definitely blinded in his left eye, it is said, but it is not known if removal of the ball will become necessary. AMOCO STATION TO BE OPEN BY FEB. 1 J.C. Chapman, veteran Ellaville service station operator, announces today the new AMOCO Service Station, of which he will be manager, will be open for business by Feb. 1. Equipped throughout with the most modern facilities, the handsome station, situated at Oglethorpe and Broad streets on the site formerly occupied by the old courthouse, will offer a complete line of service, washing, greasing, lubrication, tire repairing, road service, and will carry a full line of AMOCO products. PAUL JONES TO MANAGE STATION Paul Jones who has been assistant manager of the Sinclair Service Station here for a long period, today announced he will assume management of the establishment January 31. Mr. Jones states the station will continue to afford a complete line of Sinclair products and quality service, and invites the patronage of all his friends. OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago--1913 Mr. R.E. Eason is erecting a handsome residence on Church street between the homes of J.H. Cheney and A.S. Rainey. The Eason's expect to occupy their new home about April 1. R.E.L. Walters is building an attractive six-room on Buena Vista road near here. City court convenes Monday. A light docket has been set and officials expect to clear it quickly. The Rev. C.A. Jackson preached a fine sermon at the quarterly conference Tuesday. HOSPITAL NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bazemore of Butler, announce the birth of a son Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 25, at Boyette Clinic. He weighs 7 1/2 pounds and has been named William Eugene. Both mother and son were reported doing well. Mrs. Carie Hill, ill at Boyette Clinic, is improving. end # 31

Schley-Taylor County GaArchives News.....William Eugene Bazemore birth January 25, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 8, 2006, 7:48 pm The Ellaville Sun January 25, 1938 The Ellaville Sun Friday, January 28, 1938 No. 31 HOSPITAL NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bazemore of Butler, announce the birth of a son Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 25, at Boyette Clinic. He weighs 7 1/2 pounds and has been named William Eugene. Both mother and son were reported doing well. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/newspapers/williame129nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Photo Group.....Ellaville Students Go On Air February 4, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 8, 2006, 6:24 pm Source: The Ellaville Sun Feb. 4, 1938 Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/ellavill315nph.jpg Image file size: 220.7 Kb Schley County high school students opened the Columbus district auditions in The Atlanta Journal School of the Air with an interesting program over WSB Journal radio station. In the group (first row, left to right) are: Hilda Manning, Inez Smith, Warren Battle, Hall Roddenberry. Second Row: Anne Brooks, Carolyn Hart, Gwendolyn Miles, Miss Louise Clark. Back row: Helen Stevens, Representative John R. Wall and Mrs. John Lindsay, piano teacher, who directed the broadcast--(Journal photo.) File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/ellavill315nph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

Schley County GaArchives News.....Stephen Murray - One of Schley's Most Successful Farmers June 1, 1888 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00010.html#0002476 February 7, 2006, 10:21 pm The Marion County Patriot June 1, 1888 The Marion County Patriot Friday, June 1, 1888 Page Two Putnam Paragraphs Mr. Stephen Murray has one of the finest fish ponds in the county. It has been standing for three or four years and is teeming with fish of most every description. He also has some of the finest early peaches we have seen, several trees of which are perfectly loaded with the luscious fruit. Mr. Murray is Justice of the Peace for the district in which he lives, has his smokehouse at home and altogether is one of Schley’s most successful farmers. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/newspapers/stephenm2480nw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

Schley County GaArchives News.....Schley County Honor Roll 1938 January 14, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 8, 2006, 2:44 am The Ellaville Sun January 14, 1938 107 ACHIEVE SCHLEY HIGH HONOR RATING December Roll Is Announced By Supt. Palmer One hundred seven students achieved honor roll ranking at Schley County High School in December, Supt. E.M. Palmer announced this week. The list follows: FIRST GRADE Mary Helen Arnold, Virginia Fletcher, Martha Virginia Lumpkin, Ann Roddenberry, Helen Smith, Marvin Bell, Jim SeVane, Aubry Greene, Byron Jones, Athon Mathews, John Miller, Joe Tom McCary. SECOND GRADE Mittie Wallace Carter, Marjorie Hambrick, Barbara Smith, Marie Teele, Norman Manning, Malone Stewart, Joan Battle. THIRD GRADE George Albritton, Estelle Driver, Carolyn Hart, Ellen Heath, June Lewis. FOURTH GRADE B.S. Teele, Wayne Marrow, Stewart McLeod, Inez Walters, Betty Smith, Christine Robinson, Warnie Phillips, Jean Murray, Martha Holloway, Anne Brooks, Jacqueline Rigsby. FIFTH GRADE Jacj Busby, Jeanette Fulford, Susanne Wilson, Pep Perry, Hall Roddenberry, Robert Hilton. SIXTH GRADE Warren Battle, Louie Holloway, Edward McElhenny, Millard Walters, Anne Arnold, Nancy Butts, Jane Carter, Mary Jane Bliss, Hazel Ellis, Jane Hill, Gwendolyn Miles, Mary Elizabeth Oliver, Anne Stevens, Arbie Ann Strange, Middie Woodell, Agnes Parker. SEVENTH GRADE Kathlene Allmon, Mary Eddie Carter, Sara Powell, Aileen Tye, Hazel Rigsby, Mattie Sur Strange, Henry Hart, Billy Johnson, C.T. Battle, James Edwin Stewart. EIGHTH GRADE Jack Deriso, Joseph Eason, William Johnson, Marcus Dillard, Edna Bailey, Mannie Carswell, Ruth Cokoe, Marion Mott, Ruth Stewart. NINTH GRADE Ruth Powell, Eugenis Snipes, Hilda Manning, Mary Frances Perry, Margaret McMickle, Pauline Price, Louis DeVane, Walter Strange, Elise Cosper, Felora Hutto, Ethel Johnson. TENTH GRADE Helen Stevens, Jewel Schofill, Josie Robinson, Martha Johnson, Edra Hutto, Katherine Dupree, Kelly Terry, David McCorkle, Elsie Rainey. ELEVENTH GRADE Redmon Jerigon, Melville Johnson, Edwards Murray, Clara Bivins, Sara Hill, Frances Bell, John D. Wall, Callie Fletcher, Winifred Greene, Jeanette Strange, Edna Walters. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/newspapers/schleyco128nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 2.7 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Marriages.....Poole, Mary - Livingston, Thomas January 9, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 8, 2006, 1:30 am The Ellaville Sun Friday, January 14, 1938 No. 29 MISS MARY POOLE MARRIED TO THOMAS LIVINGSTON SUNDAY A wedding of interest to friends throughout this section of the state was that of Miss Mary Poole to Mr. Thomas Livingston, which took place Sunday, January 9. The ceremony was performed at the Methodist Parsonage here with Rev. W.S. Johnson officiating in the presence of a few friends. For her wedding dress the bride wore a tailored suit of grey wool with navy accessories. The wedding date was especially significant as it was the thirty-seventh wedding anniversary of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Poole. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Poole. Her sisters are Mrs. W.H. Teele, Mrs. Edgar DeVane and Mrs. B.S. Teele. She has one brother Z.T. Poole. All are of Schley County. A petite blonde, her pleasing personality has endeared her to many friends. Mr. Livingston is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Livingston and is associated with his father in farming. For the present the young couple will be at the home of the bride's parents on the Ellaville-Butler highway. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/vitals/marriages/poole153nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Bridges, Anna Snider January 6, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 7, 2006, 10:44 pm The Ellaville Sun Friday, January 7, 1938 No. 28 MRS. BRIDGES TO BE BURIED TODAY Funeral Will be At Hopewell Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Snider Bridges, 65, native of Schley County who died yesterday at Americus, will be conducted from Hopewell Methodist Church this morning at 11 o'clock. The Rev. Joseph S. Cook of Americus will officiate, being assisted by the Rev. John R. Joyner of Americus and the Rev. W.S. Johnson of Ellaville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Born and reared in Schley County, Mrs. Bridges moved to Americus 13 years ago. Her husband J.P. Bridges, died Dec. 27, 1936. Surviving Mrs. Bridges are two sons, J.C. and C.C. Bridges, both of Americus; three daughters, Mrs. D.V. Tippins, Columbus; Mrs. O.M. Ellis and Mrs. R.C. Morrell, both of Americus; sister Mrs. D.H. Duke, Americus; brothers, J.W. Snider, C.W. Snider, and J.B. Snider, all of Ellaville; A.C. Snider, Americus, and J.H. Snider, Smithville; twelve grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/b/bridges631nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Harden, Willie January 1, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 7, 2006, 10:41 pm The Ellaville Sun Friday, January 7, 1938 No. 28 WILLIE HARDEN KILLED BY AUTO Officers Unable to Find Driver Willie Harden, 47, well-known Schley County citizen, was fatally injured early Saturday night when struck by a hit-and-run automobile as he walked along the Columbus highway about two and a half miles from Ellaville. Sheriff E.C. Rigsby said yesterday no trace of the driver had been found. Only clue was a headlicht from an old model Buick. Harden's badly crushed body was discovered on the roadside by George Snider about 8 o'clock. It was believed the accident occured soon after dark. Funeral services were conducted from County Line Methodist Church Monday morning with the Rev. Charles D. Carter officiating. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Olin McElhinny of Glen Holly, with whom he had made his home for several years. Born and reared in County Line community, Harden was a veteran of the World War. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/h/harden630nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb