Schley County GaArchives Marriages.....McCorkle, Claudia - Snipes, Eugene T. December 22, 1937 ************************************************ 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, 1:14 am The Ellaville Sun Friday, December 24, 1937 MISS CLAUDIA MCCORKLE IS BRIDE OF MR. E.T. SNIPES Miss Claudia McCrokle became the bride of Mr. Eugene T. Snipes at a simple ceremony performed at the First Methodist parsonage in Americus Wednesday evening. The Rev. Joseph S. Cook, pastor of the Americus church officiated. Descendants of prominent and pioneer citizens of Schley County, the couple are well known throughout this section as citizens of unusual character and worth. Both have been life-long residents of Hopewell community and have contributed much to the religious and social life of the community. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. McCorkle. She has four brothers and three sisters. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Z.T. Snipes, Mr. Snipes is engaged in farming and has taken an active part in promoting advancement of education in Schley county, being a member of the county board of education. He has six brothers and three sisters. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/vitals/marriages/mccorkle152nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb

Schley-Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Munro, Ida December 1937 ************************************************ 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, 1:11 am The Ellaville Sun Friday, December 24, 1937 MISS IDA MUNRO WELL KNOWN AS SCHOOL TEACHER Miss Ida Munro, 82, widely known Putnam woman whose death was reported last week achieved prominence as a school teacher prior to her retirement in 1902. She attended school in Buena Vista and later at the exclusive LaVest Academy at Talbotton and George Peabody College, Nashville, Tenn. Miss Munro taught in the Georgia College for Girls in Columbus, Central College for Women at Lexington, Mo., and Norfolk, Va. She also studied at Columbia University and traveled abroad. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/m/munro629nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

The Ellaville Sun Friday, December 24, 1937 No. 26 OLSON SWEDES DEFEAT LOCAL TEAM, 51-46 Pros Grab Early Lead and Lick Ellaville By Sun Staff Writer Plains, Ga., Dec 23--Olson's Terrible Swedes outscored Ellaville's Athletic Club, 53 to 45, before a scant gathering here this afternoon. The nationally-known professionals showed a definite superiority over the independent Ellaville's, but played listless ball. The visitors employed a spirited attack all the way but were always behind. A baffling passing game and frequent long-range field tosses by the pros supplied the chief crowd interest. Clint Fraser hooped three long shots and turned in a colorful game while Tony Wapp, the Indian star, also was a standout. Barney Usry topped Ellaville's pointmakers with 16 points. Marvin DeVane played an exceptional game at guard. The crowd, which failed to fulfill expectations, got its thrills from the high school preliminary to the feature game. Plains Buffaloes were extended to an overtime period to down Anthony of Sumter County, 34 to 33. Ellaville will swing back into action next Tuesday night, engaging the Fort Valley club at Ellaville. The losers here today have already defeated Fort Valley twice this season. Albany's widely publicized Blues come to Ellaville Thursday evening. Ellaville Scoring Manning 6 Usry 16 Snipes 13 DeVane (nothing shown) Charner Wall 6 SUBS: Chas Wall 4, Williams, Dyess MISS IDA MUNRO WELL KNOWN AS SCHOOL TEACHER Miss Ida Munro, 82, widely known Putnam woman whose death was reported last week achieved prominence as a school teacher prior to her retirement in 1902. She attended school in Buena Vista and later at the exclusive LaVest Academy at Talbotton and George Peabody College, Nashville, Tenn. Miss Munro taught in the Georgia College for Girls in Columbus, Central College for Women at Lexington, Mo., and Norfolk, Va. She also studied at Columbia University and traveled abroad. SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan YULETIDE ANNIVERSARIES Christmas greetings may be coupled with birthday wishes for these children of the Yuletide season: Catherine Carlton, Dec. 17; Archer Avary, Jr., Dec. 18; Mary Burnam Arrington (?), Dec. 20; Elmo Pilcher, Dec. 21, today--Christmas Eve.--Mrs. Charles Wall and Mrs. John Wall. Mary Burnam Williamson numbered Santa Claus as a guest for her birthday party, and Elmo Pilcher's birthday was marked by a surprise dinner. Wedding anniversaries figure in the Christmas scene too. Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Battle were married 35 years ago Christmas Day at a fashionable ceremony at LaCross. WHEN FRIENDSHIP CEASES The surest way to lose a friend is to sell him some gas on credit, declares an Ellaville service station attendant who believes he ought to know by this time. "If you want to get rid of some people," adds he, "just loan them fifty cents." WILLIE LUMPKIN STATION MANAGER Willie Lumpkin, well-known Schley County man who has recently been connected with the county as a convict guard, has assumed the management of the attractive Cities Service Station at Broad and Church streets here. He succeeds Munro Ellis. Mr. Lumpkin announces washing and greasing service will be a specialty at his station, and invited his friends to call for his complete line of service. ARCH AVARY, JR. MAY LOSE EYE Three Injured In Mystery Blast Atlanta doctors Thursday expressed fear for little Archer Avary, Jr., injured in a mysterious fireside explosion at his home here Tuesday, may lose sight of an eye. Ellaville friends were advised attendants believe it will several weeks before it is known whether he will regain sight. His mother, Mrs. Arch Avary and a smaller brother, Wilson, who sustained minor burns, also were in an Atlanta hospital yesterday but were reported resting well. The mystery explosion occurred during the noon hour Tuesday when a wad of waste paper was thrown on the fire. Doctors believe a dynamite cap, small firecracker, was in the bundle and that a piece of the explosive is lodged in Archer's eye. They had not decided yesterday if an operation will be advisable. Dr. Avary accompanied his family to Columbus, then to Atlanta immediately after the incident. CONCORD SCHOOL NEWS We are all thrilled, we can hardly wait until Saturday comes to play with the things Santa Claus brings. On our sand table we have the three wise men and the little town of Bethlehem. It is very pretty. On our bulletin board we have an old Santa Claus going down the chimney, and old Santa Claus with a cotton mustache, two candles and a boy out of a holly leaf. In the automobile contest in 3rd reading, Marilu Colquitt's car covered the greatest mileage. We are planning to have a program and Christmas tree Wednesday morning. The program follows: Scripture---Millie Dunn Prayer--- Song---Christmas Carol Christmas Acrostics---Grades 1, 2, and 3. Holy Night---Grades 4, 5, 6, 7 Play---Christmas Vacations in Our School---Grades 1, 2, 3. Song---Jingle Bells Song---Santa Claus Is Coming to town HONOR ROLL 1st--Jean Dillard, 3rd--Mary Lou Colquitt, 4th--Vernon Dillard, 5th--Ann McMickle, 6th--Mary McMickle, 7th--Harold Dillard by Ann McMickle, Fifth Grade. SCHLEY HIGH SCHOOL The Sixth Grade in English has been studying letter writing. We wrote letters to girls and boys in other states. Millard Walters, Warren Battle, Jack Tondee and Hazel Ellis have received answers. Millard Walters received a folder showing different buildings of the place in which the writer lived. Hazel Ellis received a letter from Reginald Wzchuchahosee, an Indian boy who lives in Powhatan, Kansas. This letter told of many interesting things about their school. Some of the first grade wrote their names on one sheet and Indian designs were also included. by Jane Carter CHRISTMAS PLAY IS PRESENTED BY SEVENTH GRADERS Seventh grade students of Schley County High School produced a play, Oh Come Ye To Bethlehem, written by a member of the class, at chapel exercises last Friday morning. Miss Elizabeth Burroughs was director. The cast included: Page, Mary Eddie Carter; 1st Shepherd, James Edwin Stewart; 2nd Shepherd, C.T. Battle; 3rd Shepherd, Henry Hart; 4th Shepherd, Horace Baker; Reuben, Billy Johnson; Mary, Sara Powell; Joseph, Tucker Packer; 1st Merchant, Lynward Holloway; 2nd Merchant, James Fulford; 1st King, Jack Brooks; 2nd King, Marcene Ellis; 3rd King, Hall Roddenberry; Angels of prophecy, Aileen Tye, Marie Carswell, Annie Kate Gloss, Clara Brown, Mattie Sue Strange, Jeanette Barwick, Mary Louise Walters, Lucile Parks, Beryl Tondee, Kathleen Allmon, Hazel Rigsby, Mary Poole. Songs were: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear--Choir Joy to the World--Angels Oh Come All Ye Faithful--Choir Away in a Manger--Angels We Three Kings of Orient Are--Kings Oh Little Town of Bethlehem--Choir Silent Night, Holy Night--All by Lucile Parks MISS CLAUDIA MCCORKLE IS BRIDE OF MR. E.T. SNIPES Miss Claudia McCrokle became the bride of Mr. Eugene T. Snipes at a simple ceremony performed at the First Methodist parsonage in Americus Wednesday evening. The Rev. Joseph S. Cook, pastor of the Americus church officiated. Descendants of prominent and pioneer citizens of Schley County, the couple are well known throughout this section as citizens of unusual character and worth. Both have been life-long residents of Hopewell community and have contributed much to the religious and social life of the community. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. McCorkle. She has four brothers and three sisters. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Z.T. Snipes, Mr. Snipes is engaged in farming and has taken an active part in promoting advancement of education in Schley county, being a member of the county board of education. He has six brothers and three sisters. MARY BURNAM WILLIAMSON FETED AT BIRTHDAY PARTY As a beautiful compliment to her daughter, Mary Burnam Williamson, who celebrated her fifth birthday, Mrs. C.C. Williamson entertained Tuesday afternoon. Throughout the entertaining rooms lovely yuletide decorations were used. In the dining room the table was overlaid with lace cloth in the center of which was a minature white Christmas tree. The snow white birthday cake with green candles carried out the color motif in the dining room. Each guest was presented a favor from the lighted Christmas tree. Ice Cream and cake were served the guests by Mrs. C.C. Williamson with Miss Geraldine Arrington assisting in entertaining. Those invited were Jimmy Sue Hart, Francene Middleton, Martha Jane Manning, Hermina Bliss, June Pilcher, Shirley Tondee, Barbara Smith, Jane Bonner, Mary Frances McNeal, Grace Oliver, Angeline Howard, Careen Hatcher, Patsy Barnes, Sara and Nancy Butts, Billy Kimble, Collins Sullivan, Madison Sullivan, Jimmy Hogg, John Lowry, Larry McLeod, Tommy Rainey! , Tom Wilson, Bob Hill, Bubber McCorkle, Richard and Rowland Brooks, Wilson and Archer Avary, Eugene Bates and John Lindsey. end # 26

Schley County GaArchives Photo Place....."Tebe" Etheredge & Tom Cook's Store ************************************************ 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: Harriette . mickeydoodly@yahoo.com February 6, 2006, 12:52 pm Source: Personal Photo Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/tebeethe313nph.jpg Image file size: 39.1 Kb Stephen Murray "Tebe" Etheredge and Tom Cook's country store in Concord. Additional Comments: Photo contributed from the collection of the late Endine Murray Hart. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/tebeethe313nph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Photo Place.....Concord Courthouse ************************************************ 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: Michael Dixon mickeydoodly@yahoo.com February 6, 2006, 12:35 pm Source: Harriette Hart Murray Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/concordc312nph.jpg Image file size: 35.8 Kb The court house at Concord has an interesting history, what little we know of it. The court house is a very small, one-room, frame building at the southeast quadrant of the Concord crossroads, across from the Concord UMC. It may date from the early years of Schley County (from 1857 onward). We can only assume that it was used for official business pertaining to the law. Inside can be found the names of two justices of the peace, Stephen Murray and D.R. Murray. The former was my great-great-grandfather, and the latter, my great-uncle. They (or someone) scratched their names into the wood. It has been said that during the years that the court house was in use as such there was a barn or shed with a blacksmith's or farrier's shop on the same corner, close to the court house. Since basic transportation was by horse or mule, blacksmiths and farriers would have been needed in all communities (much as mill operators). >From census records it appears that the crossroads community we know as Concord went through several name changes, and for years was a voting precinct. It has been known as Nubbin Hill, Patton Hill, Beulah and Schley. The latter was the official name of the post office there until 1905 when it was closed; after that, rural routes were created and mail was delivered out of Ellaville. (Note: preceeding all of these all of these was a moniker of "St. Elmo." HH) Through the 1940s and early 1950s the old court house was a favorite place for children to play, and they sometimes held mock court. My cousins and I played in the court house, and while I didn't know what a court was, it was fun to see others stand up front and pronouce sentence on those found guilty. Eventually the court house fell into disrepair. It was moved to a nearby farm to become a storage building. Several years ago some cousins with an interest in preserving the court house, as well as the old country store and an old house at Concord, got permission to move the court house back to its former location. They restored it and set it on supports made of natural stone, and it stands there today. I would guess it is one of a very few surviving country court houses in Georgia. Our cousins Linda Lurwig and Stephen Saunders restored it, for which we thank them. Additional Comments: Some selected excerpts from what is believed to be Stephen Murray's log book as Justice of the Peace in this court house can be viewed at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/court/justice.txt Additional Comments: The photograph was contributed by Harriette Hart Murray from the collection of the late Endine Murray Hart. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/concordc312nph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 3.4 Kb

Schley County GaArchives History .....Personal Account Concord Courthouse ************************************************ 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 5, 2006, 11:38 pm Book Title: The court house at Concord has an interesting history, what little we know of it. The court house is a very small, one-room, frame building at the southeast quadrant of the Concord crossroads, across from the Concord UMC. It may date from the early years of Schley County (from 1857 onward). We can only assume that it was used for official business pertaining to the law. Inside can be found the names of two justices of the peace, Stephen Murray and D.R. Murray. The former was my great-great-grandfather, and the latter, my great-uncle. They (or someone) scratched their names into the wood. It has been said that during the years that the court house was in use as such there was a barn or shed with a blacksmith's or farrier's shop on the same corner, close to the court house. Since basic transportation was by horse or mule, blacksmiths and farriers would have been needed in all communities (much as mill operators). From census records it appears that the crossroads community we know as Concord went through several name changes, and for years was a voting precinct. It has been known as Nubbin Hill, Patton Hill, Beulah and Schley. The latter was the official name of the post office there until 1905 when it was closed; after that, rural routes were created and mail was delivered out of Ellaville. (Note: preceeding all of these all of these was a moniker of "St. Elmo." HH) Through the 1940s and early 1950s the old court house was a favorite place for children to play, and they sometimes held mock court. My cousins and I played in the court house, and while I didn't know what a court was, it was fun to see others stand up front and pronouce sentence on those found guilty. Eventually the court house fell into disrepair. It was moved to a nearby farm to become a storage building. Several years ago some cousins with an interest in preserving the court house, as well as the old country store and an old house at Concord, got permission to move the court house back to its former location. They restored it and set it on supports made of natural stone, and it stands there today. I would guess it is one of a very few surviving country court houses in Georgia. Our cousins Linda Lurwig and Stephen Saunders restored it, for which we thank them. Additional Comments: Some selected excerpts from what is believed to be Stephen Murray's log book as Justice of the Peace in this court house can be viewed at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/court/justice.txt File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/history/other/personal37nms.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 3.1 Kb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brooks, Turner, McCarty, Davis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ld.2ADE/423 Message Board Post: I am resuming my search on Edward P. Brooks. He married Eliza Turner, daughter of Henry Turner. Judging by the 1850 census Edward was in Macon, Co., GA, but in 1860 in Schley County, probably because the county line changed when Schley Co. was fromed in the late 1850s. Their daughter, Ludusky, married James Van Buren McCarty (my g grandparents). Two of their daughters married Davises of Schley Co. Does anyone know if Samuel Brooks was Edward's father? Any help would be appreciated.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~gatchgs/tchgphoto5.htm Does anyone know the identity of the men in Doc Pike's store. Click on the photo to see a larger picture of this. Who was Doc Pike? Is he one of the men? Someone was asking me to help identify them. Thanks. Virginia

Schley County GaArchives News.....Charles Tondee, Ellaville, Wears Cross for Heroism December 31, 1937 ************************************************ 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 3, 2006, 12:25 pm The Ellaville Sun Dec. 31, 1937 December 31, 1937 CHARLES TONDEE WEARS CROSS FOR HEROISM Charles H. Tondee, gunner's mate now stationed with the U.S. Navy at San Diego, wears the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism. A native of Ellaville, Tondee, son of the late V.H. Tondee and Mrs. Tondee of Ellaville, was awarded the cross for extraordinary heroism in a powder blast on the Cruiser Marblehead in July, 1936. Tondee and a companion succeeded in removing several unexploded cases of powder in danger of being ignited. After three years service in the army, Tondee enlisted in the navy in 1923 and has served in China, the Phillipines and Honolulu. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/newspapers/charlest126nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Photo Person.....Hart, James H. December 31, 1937 ************************************************ 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 3, 2006, 11:20 am Source: The Ellaville Sun Dec. 31, 1937 Name: James H. Hart Date Of Photograph: December 31, 1937 Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/hart311nph.jpg Image file size: 211.4 Kb SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan HE HAD LOTS OF FRIENDS! Postmaster James J.(shud be H) Hart believes he has got something here. A Schley County citizen mailed 17 parcels and 730 greeting cards at one time, paying Uncle Sam a postage bill of about $17.50! Postmaster Hart believes this established a record for greeting cards mailed by a private citizen. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/hart311nph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

Schley County GaArchives History .....The Ellaville Sun Dec. 31, 1937 December 31, 1937 ************************************************ 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 3, 2006, 11:11 am Book Title: TODAY'S ISSUE FETES SCHLEY'S 80TH BIRTHDAY. Early Events Of County's History Recounted This edition of The Sun celebrates the eightieth anniversary of the founding of Schley County which has become a model small community. The General Assembly passed legislation creating the county December 22, 1857. The county contains 154 square miles. Joseph E. Mott is credited with instigating in 1856, the petition which was presented the general assembly. Pond Town, situated in the vicinity of the present city cemetery, was the original county seat but Ellaville was established the succeeding year, 1858. $1500 For City Land. Robert Burton, one of the county's largest landowners, notified the Inferior Court (in effect the same as the present county commissioners) on April 30, he would sell any tract of land desired for laying out a county site. On May 10 the court decided to purchase 150 acres at $10 per acre and paid Mr. Burton $1500 for the land according to a deed on file in the office of Ordinary Tom Rainey. This document refutes the legend that the land was donated. It was decided to name the town "Ellaville" in honor of Mr. Burton's daughter, Ella. The city charter was granted November 23, 1859. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/history/other/ellavill36nms.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.9 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Church Records.....Ellaville Methodist Copyright Date December 31, 1937 ************************************************ 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 3, 2006, 3:12 am The Ellaville Sun December 31, 1937 45 SERVE METHODIST PASTORATE SINCE '60 Only Three Had Four-Year Assignments; Rare List Compiled By R.S. Greene Only three of the 45 ministers who have served the Ellaville Methodist Church during the past 77 years have served four-year terms, a check of the complete record shows. The important document listing the minister(s) since 1860 is owned by Mr. Robert Greene of Andrew Chapel. It was begun by his mother-in-law Mrs. J.C. Strange. The only known compilation, the manuscript fills an important gap in Schley County's church history. (Note: The Sun was unable to obtain a complete list of Baptist Ministers.) The three preachers who served four-year assignments are of recent times: B.L. Jordan, H.H. Heisler and W.E. Scott. The list follows: Dennis O'Driscoll, 60-61; B.F. Breedlove, 62-63, John F. Berry, ^4-65-66; R.F. Williamson, 67-68; Rev. Mr. Bentley, 69; Rev. Mrs.(?) Mills, 70; Rev. Mr. Johnson, 70; John Marshall, 72-73; Wesley Lane, 74-75; W.W. Tidwell, 76; J.H. Crumpley, 77-78; J.B. Wardlaw, 79-80; L.A. Darsey, 81-82; J.T. Ainsworth, 83; C.E. Boland, 84-85; J.T. Lowe, 86; C.D. Adams, 87-88; J.W. Flanders, 89; M.D. Farell, 90; O.A. Thrower, 91; C.H. Branch, 92; M.A. Phillips, 93; R.F. Williamson, 94-95; G.P. Ponsell, 96-97; T.R. McMichael, 98-99; O.D. Bateman, 1900-01; L.A. Hill, 02-03-04; W.K. Dennis, 05-06; C.M. Ledbetter, 07; C.A. Norton, 08-09; R.E. Bailey, 10-11-12; J.M. Rustin, 13-14; S.A. Hearn, 15-16; G.H. Walker, (died in May)-17; H.H. Heisler, 17; J.E. Sampley, 18; J.W. Lilly, 19; C.E. Cook, 20; B.L. Jordan, 21-22-23-24; H.H. Heisler, 25-26-27-28; L.A. Brown, 29-20; W.E. Scott, 31-32-33-34; H.C. Griffin, 35-36; L.T. Rogers, 37; W.S. Johnson, 38. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/churches/ellavill74nbb.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 2.4 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Photo Place.....Schley Cannery December 31, 1937 ************************************************ 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 3, 2006, 2:33 am Source: The Ellaville Sun Dec. 31, 1937 Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/schleyca310nph.jpg Image file size: 280.7 Kb The Ellaville Sun Friday, December 31, 1937 Schley Countians are in the first phases of a broad program of canning food products for the home consumption. Erection of the adequate and attractive two-story canning plant and ofice building at the edge of the city limits, Atlanta road, last summer marked the first step of the movement. The structure was built by the county board of Commissioners after the drive for its construction was inaugerated by the Schley County Soil Conservation Marketing Association. Construction costs, exclusive of labor, which was furnished by the county, totalled approximately $1,500. The institution offers farmers an opportunity to preserve any product at practically no cost, adding immeasurably to their income. It was completed too late for widespread use during the summer months but much interest was evidenced during the short season and recent weeks have seen a mounting trend toward canning cattle products. Ground floor of the building is devoted to the cannery and storage space. Offices of the county agent, county welfare worker and an assembly room for 4- H club gatherings, etc., occupy the top floor. Officers of the marketing association are: J.H. Stevens, president; H.G. Wimbish, vice-president; P.W. Hamil, secretary; R.H. Strange, E.C. Rigsby and H.C. Bivins, members of the board of directors. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/schleyca310nph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 2.1 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Photo Group.....Ellaville Methodist And Baptist Easter Cantata 1947 ************************************************ 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 February 2, 2006, 10:09 pm Source: Personal Photo Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/ellavill309nph.jpg Image file size: 281.5 Kb Ellaville Methodist and Baptist Easter Cantata Ellaville Methodist Church, about 1947 Back row, L-R: Jack Snyder, Volna Holloway, Jewel Doss, Verta DeVane, Cull Tom Rainey, Mary Tondee, Mrs. Lewis Spivey, Geraldine Pixton, Faye Snyder, Harry Collins, John Lowry. Front Row: Howard Hite, Ethel Bryant, Elsie Robinson, Hazel Rigsby Ellis, Jacquelyn Rigsby Dillard, Ruth O'Kelley, Elise Buchanan Duncan, Marjorie Buchanan, Vashti Stewart, Nelson Pilcher, Julian Bonner, Maureen Mauldin, Organist. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/ellavill309nph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Photo Group.....Ellaville High School 1917 1917 ************************************************ 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 February 2, 2006, 9:47 pm Source: Personal Photo Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/ellavill308nph.jpg Image file size: 211.3 Kb Ellaville High School 1917 File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/ellavill308nph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 0.8 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Photo Group.....Carl Rigsby & Morris Hill ************************************************ 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 February 2, 2006, 9:30 pm Source: Personal Phot0 Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/carlrigs307nph.jpg Image file size: 25.6 Kb Carl Rigsby (left) and Morris Hill at their houseboat on the Appalachicola River in Florida. Date Unknown. They, along with Beatty Pelham owned the boat together. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/carlrigs307nph.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 1904-05 Baseball Team 1904 ************************************************ 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 harrishilol@starband.net January 31, 2006, 1:43 am Source: The Ellaville Sun Friday, December 31, 1937 Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/ellavill305nph.jpg Image file size: 227.6 Kb OLDSTERS RANK '04-'05 "9" AS TOPS OF BASEBALL TEAMS Baseball, recognized as the nations pastime, came early to Ellaville and had a glamorous heyday. Verbal records alone are left to tell the story, but it is well established the town was represented by many fine teams; and that the populace literally went mad over supporting them. And, the old timers contend, of all the clubs which took the diamond, the nine of 1904-04 was perhaps the best. Just how many games the team won is not known, but they seldom dropped a decision. Fans of that era testify it possessed the prime requisites of a great ball club, it was a great hitting outfit and boasted a jam-up defense. For The Fun Of It Those were the days of unspoiled sport. The boys played because they liked the game. All of them were country boys and their practice sessions were limited to Saturday afternoons. Few games were scheduled before the "lay-by" time but after the farm work became light the locals took part in a heavy program, playing several contests a week. Ellaville took on all comers which were in the range of the limited transportation facilities of the day. Buena Vista, Talbotton, Americus, Englishville, Tazewell and other nearby towns and communities engaged. It Was Sportdom's Golden Era Everybody attended the games. And when the team invaded Buena Vista the railroad was forced to add a second passenger coach to accommodate the supporters. The train left during the early morning and returned during the late afternoon. The outfit of 1904-05 is credited with compiling one of the largest scores ever registered in a so-called baseball game. Ellaville produced 72 runs in an all-afternoon run-making orgy with Concord. Bob Perry was the top distance hitter on the club, and is rated the hardest slugger of all time here. There was a very distinctive age range on that club. Lon Tison, a crafty pitcher, was just starting out his career while Edgar Morrison was rounding out 16 years of playing. These boys were something more than teammates: they were fine friends. And they made a pledge to serve as pallbearers when a fellow player should die. Three---Walter Barrow, Earnest Sanders and Bob Perry---have gone on, and the promise has been (print missing) Tison resides in Jacksonville, Fla.; Rainey moved to Texas and became a Baptist minister; Morrison is Schley County tax collector; Wall is chairman of the Schley County Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues; Murphy is a traveling salesman and occasionally passes through Ellaville; Mac Rainey is superintendent of schools for Dekalb County and Tondee is one of Schley County's best known farmers. Years passed and the horseless carriage eliminated the transportation problem. Several teams played heavy schedules, made great records and won the interest of the public. On rainey winter afternoons oldsters hark back to faint legends of the cradle days of baseball. The days when they could call for a "high ball" or a "low ball." When they had no excuse for equipment and the catcher placed a slab of raw meat in the palm of his hand to prevent blistering. Little is known of the players of the 70's and 80's but tradition claims the crack pitcher of them all, Buck Dixon, could hurl a ball through a knot hole at regulation distance (and) that the late Tom Tondee was one of the better players. Additional Comments: CAPTION UNDER PHOTO Here Tey Are--Ellaville's baseballers of 1904! Front row: L-R Lon Tison, pitcher; Walter barrow, catcher; Mac Rainey, left field; "Dub" Rainey, center field; Edgar Morrison, first base; Clate Wall, shortstop. Back row, Earnest Sanders, third base; C.A. Murphy, manager; Bob Perry, second base; Hill Tondee. Barrow, Sanders and Perry are dead File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/ellavill305nph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 4.5 Kb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KILCREASE, DAVIS, NEWTON, SPENCE, BARFIELD Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ld.2ADE/137.135.142.144.146.1 Message Board Post: Hello: Was Jacksons Brigade a part of this unit? I have the pension records thanks to a very kind sole on this list whom I will not name unless that is their wish. Anyway I have the pension record of one Kilcrease, B.F This is Benjamin Franklin Kilcrease I believe Sr. as a Jr also shows in the area at this exact same time. I further know this man is mine as his Daughters Husband signs some statements for him in this pension record. His name being Joshua Davis son of Darlin Davis of Schley Co. GA found there in US Census Records..................... All that I know about this family is that daughter Elizabeth married Joshua at some point in time. The family later lived in 1905 in what I now know to have been part of Schley Co. GA called Sylvester...............my Step-Father said they use to ride on a buckborad wagon and go to Sylvester to visit with his Grandparents there................between 1905-1913 time frame. Joshua and Elizabeth Davis his Mothers parents! His Mother would be a Granddaughter to this Benjamin F. Kilcrease who's pension record I now have. He said they lived at the time over nearer to Cario, GA out in the country on a farm at the top of a hill..............I also know that he at that time as a child lived very near the place called Meigs, GA??? And Pelham, GA as he spoke of visiting kin there also. He was also related to Barfields and Spence in the areas! His Father's people were Newtons' and Barfields. Daniel Jeptha Newton and Roseann Barfield were his Fathers Parents. His Father was James Wesley Newton who d. 1913. Sometime after that, his Mother took him and his two children, walked away from their farm even leaving behind the family bible, and went to her Fathers Farm for suport in helping her to raise the children. Soon after this, her Brother Nathan Davis, came for Christmas holidays and talked her into leaving GA on the Costline Train New Years Eve and going to Eagle Lake Florida..............close to Winter Haven. To take jobs with him at the Consolidated Navel Stores new Processing plant that was being built at the time. Does any of this fit into information that anyone has on "KILCREASE"?

Numbers 22, 23 & 24 are missing from the film. The Ellaville Sun Friday, Dec. 17, 1937 No. 25 "NOT TIRED OF EACH OTHER YET" SAY SCHLEY PAIR AFTER 62 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. James Chapman Observe 62nd Wedding Anniversary Thursday Mr. and Mrs. James Asbury Chapman of near Ellaville completed 62 years of married life yesterday. And eighty year old Mrs. Chapman, with bright eyes and a tender smile said softly "We're not tired of each other yet." To which her husband, 82, responded an enthusiastic affirmation. Simply but vividly they recalled their courtship, marriage and long years of marital companionship--an epic love story from real life. Sixty-two years ago last night--December 16, 1875--she, the former Miss Alice Chesterfield DeVane, blue-eyed and 18, became his bride. He was 20. The ceremony was performed by the late Rev. R.F. Williamson, Methodist minister from Ellaville. "We had a supper," said Mrs. Chapman, with a hearty chuckle, "and they served syllabub....but "Pa" (Mr. Chapman) wouldn't drink any....I liked it, but I didn't drink any because he didn't." She rather thinks she was a shy bride. Boy-Girl Sweethearts. "When did you first begin to like each other?" they were asked. Both gave the same answer: It was so early in life they can't say just when. Living in the same neighborhood, they were boy-girl playmates, and schoolmates. They used to visit each other when, as children of the War Between the States era, Mrs. Chapman---her mate disclosed---played with dolls made of pine knots. Before she reached the "sweet sixteen" age he began asking her to marry him. Neither was able to decide how old she must have been, but she told the "inside" story---to which he smilingly agreed: "I put him off three times. I told him I couldn't marry anyone as young as I was." Then she laughed and told how she really felt about his proposal: "He had made up his mind the last time he asked me, that I would never get a chance to turn him down again---and if I had known it, it would have scared me half to death! I never dreamed he had anything like that packed back in his head! She said "yes" that time, however, and there followed an engagement of about two years. "In those days," recollected Mrs. Chapman. "boys didn't go to see girls who were mortgaged property, but they do now." Came Through All Right "We've had our ups and downs through the years," explained the gray-haired woman as she crocheted deftly, citing several sorrows which came to them, "but we came through them all right." Mrs. Chapman, born Nov. 15, 1857, was the daughter of Liza Sellars Deane and John T. DeVane. She had three sisters and nine brothers. One brother, Frank DeVane of Chattanooga, Tenn., is 93. Born Sept. 18, 1855, Mr. Chapman was the son of Sara Winifred Carter Chapman and William Thomas Chapman. He is the last survivor of seven children. They had six children, five of whom are living. They are Chesterfield, Henry and Compton Chapman, all of Schley County; Mrs. Lily DeVane of Albany, Ga., and J. Martin Chapman, of LeGrand, Cal. They have 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. With the exception of about three years spent in Albany, the couple have lived their entire life in Schley County near their birthplaces. Mrs. Chapman vividly recalls being assigned "to watch for the Yankees while the rest of the family hid everything in the woods." Her father and three brothers went to the battlefront to fight for the South and all escaped injury. "I believe it was my mother's prayers that brought them back," said she. Years Kind To Couple. Advancing years have been kind to the now aged pair. Mr. Chapman milks two cows daily, brings in stove wood, feeds the stock and performs other chores. The bitter morning of the recent snow he suggested they let him go to a nearby wood to cut firewood--a task which the hired hand had decided would have to wait until the next day. The family had a happy laugh over his offer, for it showed he still had the urge to do things. He has retained his keen eyesight, needing glasses only for reading, but is hard of hearing, Mrs. Chapman, possessing fine eyesight and unimpaired hearing, likes to sit by the fireside and crochet. Only recently she finished a beautiful bedspread. And yesterday she was busy on another, using vari-colored thread. Both enjoy splendid health. "Somebody asked us the other day if 62 years wasn't a mighty long time to live together,".....but we're not tired of each other yet. Nor of living. Just as long as we keep our health we will be all right." They are outspoken critics of modernity. Declared Mr. Chapman, "I refrain from expressing my opinion, because of my age. I see so many things I don't approve of.....but I may be wrong." Added his wife: "It is best to live right yourself and pass it unnoticed." Nor do they offer any advice to the young things who are contemplating marriage. It was suggested to Mr. Chapman that he should be able to provide several tips after all these years, but he dismissed the suggestion with a good-natured laugh. Neither, however, can understand why one out of every six of present-day marriages end in divorce court "unless they just don't try to get along." "You're the first newspaper man who ever came to see us," said Mr. Chapman in bidding a Sun staff writer a friendly farewell," and I hope you won't misrepresent things." The writer promised. And Mr. Chapman laughed, and said he was certain the story would be accurate. RITES HELD FOR MRS. IDA MUNRO Prominent Woman Dies Wednesday Final tribute was paid to Mrs. Ida Munro, 82, member of a prominent and pioneer family of this section, at funeral services conducted from her residence at Putnam yesterday morning at 11 o'clock. In declining health for years and gravely ill for the past two weeks, Mrs. Munro died at her home Wednesday night at 6:15 o'clock. She was a member of Buena Vista Methodist Church. Her pastor, the Rev. J.W. Lilly, conducted the funeral. The Rev. Gaither A. Briggs of Buena Vista sang a solo. Burial was in the family cemetery near her home. Survivors include three brothers, Judge George Munro of Columbus, Horace Munro of San Francisco, Cal., and Dr. Henry Munro; a sister, Mrs. Robert Simpson of Waverly Hall, Ga. MOTT'S RECORD LAUDED BY ARMY Official Regret Is Expressed. A resolution expressing "deep sorrow and regret" over the tragic death of Sergeant John S. Mott, former Schley County man who was killed near Raeford, N.C., Oct. 16, and praising his fine service was received this week by his mother, Mrs. Hattie Mott, of Andrew Chapel. Sergeant Mott, a Fort Bragg, N.C., reservation ranger, was killed. evidence indicates, by men who were illegally hunting deer on the reservation. The resolution follows: HEADQUARTERS, Fort Bragg, North Carolina General orders: Number 9. 1. In the death of Sergeant John S. Mott, Ranger for the Ft. Bragg Military Reservation, which occurred near the boundary of the reservation, some six miles north of Raeford, on the morning of October 16th, is announced by the Commanding General with deep sorrow and regret. Sergeant Mott was killed while in the execution of his duties as Ranger Non-Commissioned officer for this reservation. The evidence indicates that he died while forbearing to kill those violating the law and in the endeavor to bring them to justice. 2. Born in Ellaville, Georgia on October 15, 1897m he first enlisted in the service July 15, 1918. He served with honor in France during the World War. Re-enlisting January 10, 1921, he was assigned to Battery "B", 17th Field Artillery, in which organization he has served continuously. He was promoted to the grade of sergeant, having his warrant continued in effect for four successive enlistments. He was loved by all who knew him. 3. Sergeant Mott exercised his duties with firmness and a strong sense of justice tempered with kindness which was typified in the last act of his life. 4. He died exemplifying the finest tradition of the service, going forward in the face of death to do his duty. By command of Brigadier General McCloskey: Harwood C. Bowman, Major, 4th Field Artillery, Adjutant. LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me a pair of gloves, a story book, a game of Uncle Wiggly, and some candy and fruit. Please remember my parents and my teacher. With love, Linah Hutto Dear Santa Claus, I am seven years old. I am in the second grade. Please bring me a red coat with a zipper, a pair of gloves, some fruit, some candy, and Brazil nuts. Don't forget my mother and daddy. Mrs. Ruby Wells, my teacher, wants a pretty rug. She lives in Buena Vista. Bring me something nice too. Martha Kate Owens Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me a doll that wets its breeches, some fruit, and candy. Don't forget my mother and daddy. I wish you would come up to the school house some day so I can give you a big hug. With love, Betty Loretta Brown Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me an Uncle Wiggly game, Ally Oop, a story book, thermos bottle, a pair of gloves, some fruit and candy. Angie Tondee Dear Santa Claus, I am in the second grade. I am eight years old. I have been a good little boy. I want an air rifle, a car with lights on it, a book, and a cowboy suit. Remember my brother, mother and father. James W. Snider Dear Santa Claus, I am in the second grade. I am seven years old. Will you please bring me a police suit, air rifle, some shots, airplane, a basketball, some candy, Brazil nuts, and some fruit. Please bring Mrs. Ruby a rug. Gerald Johnson Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me a pair of gloves, a cap-buster, some fruit, candy, and nuts. James Lawhorn Dear Santa Claus, I am six years old. I am in the second grade. I love my teacher, and I love you just lots. Please bring me a cowboy suit, a cap-buster, some caps, a knife, fruit, nuts and candy. Clyde Smith, Jr. Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me a ring, a watch, and a pocketbook. Please bring my brother a ball and a horse. Alice Singletary. Dear Santa Claus, I am a little boy 4 years old. I want you to bring me a dump truck, scooter, fruits, candy and nuts. Your little friend, Bobbie Miller Dear Santa Claus, I am a little girl 9 years old. I am writing you to please bring me a bicycle, doll and some candy, fruit nuts and anything you have to spare, ands don't forget my little brother. Yours truly, Maribel Streetman Dear Santa, I am a little boy 9 years old, and in the fourth grade. I haven't got a daddy. Please bring me a bicycle, harp, lots of toys and all kinds of candies, fruit and nuts. Don't forget my three sisters, my teacher and my mother. Your little boy, John Guy, Jr. Dear Santa Claus, I am a little boy 7 years old and in the first grade. I am sending of you I drawed and colored in school today. Please bring me a tractor set, scooter, nuts, fruit and candy. Your little friend, John Miller Dear Santa, It gives me great pleasure to be able to write you this letter. You have always been very good to me each year at Christmas time. I have never been disappointed at that time. You always brought me what I ask you to. If you are as good to other boys and girls as you are to me, I know there are many happy children on Christmas day. Now Santa, I want to tell you what I want you to bring me this time. Here are the things I want: A good story book, tea set, a tiny pina, water colors, sewing set, and note book. Now if you bring me all of these things you will be a good, good Santa Claus. I am coming to town to see you, good old Santa Claus. Your little friend, Eunavie Tate Dear Santa Claus, I am a little boy. Miss Allie Bell Brooks is my teacher. I am in the first grade. I am working harder than I ever have. Bring me an air rifle and plenty of shots. Don't forget fruit and candy. Your boy, Millard Usry Dear Santa Claus, I am a little boy in the third grade. I try to be good. Miss Allie Bell does not have my name on the Santa Claus board. Miss Allie Bell is good. Please bring a wagon, a bank and everything good to eat. Tour little boy, Goodbye, L.P. Eubanks Dear Santa Claus, I am a little boy 2 years old. Please bring me a little fire truck, bike, fruits, nuts, and candy. Your little friend, Richard Miller Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me a car, an air rifle, a cap buster, an airplane, fruit, candy and nuts. Don't forget my little sister. She is too little to write. Kenneth Dozier end # 25

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Heath, W.G. July 4, 1909 ************************************************ 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 January 28, 2006, 1:14 am The Schley County News Friday, July 9, 1909 DEATH OF MR. HEATH Mr. W.G. Heath died at his home a few miles east of town on last Sunday morning, after an illness that had lasted more than a year, during all the while his family and friends could have but little hope for his recovery, as he was seriously afflicted with brights disease. Mr. Heath was an honorable citizen and was liked by all who knew him. He leaves a family who shall share the entire sympathy of the people of this county. The burial occured at Ellaville cemetery Monday afternoon. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/h/heath627nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb