Schley County GaArchives Marriages.....Robinson, Mamie - McNeal, Charlie August 16, 1908 ************************************************ 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 21, 2006, 10:31 pm The Schley County News Friday, August 21, 1908 ROBINSON--McNEAL On last Sunday afternoon, Miss Mamie Robinson, of Lowe, was married to Mr. Charlie McNeal of this place, the ceremony being performed at the home of O.L. Peacock. Mrs. McNeal is the eldest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Robinson. Mr. McNeal is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. McNeal, and is a young man who enjoys the full confidance of all our people. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/vitals/marriages/robinson138nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Marriages.....Perry, Willie - Childers, Alton August 9, 1908 ************************************************ 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 21, 2006, 10:27 pm The Schley County News Friday, August 14, 1908 No. 33 PERRY--CHILDERS The Methodist parsonage here was the scene of an unexpected wedding on last Sunday afternoon. The contracting parties being Miss Willie Perry and Alton Childers, both of this county. In company with a number of friends, the couple drove to the minister's home, Rev. C.A. Norton, and he soon administered the usual vows. Miss Perry, now Mrs. Childers, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Perry, of Andrew Chapel, she has many friends who will learn of her marriage with interest. Mr. Childers is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Childers, of LaCrosse, he is a young man with bright prospects, and claims a large number of friends in his community who are extending to him best wishes. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/vitals/marriages/perry137nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Marriages.....Lumpkin, Lessie - Tondee, Hill August 9, 1908 ************************************************ 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 21, 2006, 10:24 pm The Schley County News Friday, August 14, 1908 No. 33 LUMPKIN--TONDEE Miss Lessie Lumpkin and Mr. Hill Tondee were united in marriage at the home of Rev. O.L. Peacock on last Sunday morning. The marriage party, numbering some twenty or thirty, drove to the home of Mr. Peacock and there witnessed the ceremony. The affair came as a surprise to many of their friends, as it was not known by any until a few days previous that these young people had contemplated such a step. Mrs. Tondee is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Lumpkin. Mr. Tondee is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Tondee. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/vitals/marriages/lumpkin136nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Holloway, Martha July 29, 1908 ************************************************ 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 21, 2006, 10:19 pm The Schley County News Friday, July 31, 1908 DEATH OF AN AGED LADY After an illness of several weeks duration, Mrs. Martha Holloway, age 94 years, died at the home of her son, Mrs. Robt. Holloway, at LaCrosse, on last Wednesday. Mrs. Holloway was perhaps the oldest lady in (the) county, and was the mother of a large and highly respected family. She was among the number of first members of the old Bethel church and for more than 40 years worshiped there, and at the old burial ground of this place her tired body was consigned to a peaceful rest on Thursday last, Rev. Norton officiating. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/h/holloway608nob.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.....Adele Etheredge, Endine Murray, Estelle Etheredge 1932 ************************************************ 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 . hirenemm@hotmail.com January 21, 2006, 10:07 pm Source: Personal Photo Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/adeleeth301nph.jpg Image file size: 35.9 Kb 1932 Graduation: Ellaville High School L-R Adele Etheredge, Endine Murray, Estelle Etheredge Sarah Endine Murray Hart (center) b. March 24, 1916 - d. Nov. 8, 1998. Married James Homer Hart 1932, Daughter Jimmie Sue Hart Rucker b. May 3, 1933- d. April 23,2002. and Harriette Irene Hart Murray b. Nov. 11, 1948. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/adeleeth301nph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Marriages.....Threlkeld, Ophelia - Tondee, Will July 19, 1908 ************************************************ 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 21, 2006, 9:08 pm The Schley County News Friday, July 24, 1908 THRELKELD--TONDEE A July wedding that came as somewhat of a surprise to all was that of Miss Ophelia Threlkeld to Mr. Will Tondee, the ceremony being performed at the home of Rev. O.L. Peacock's on last Sunday afternoon. While there was no parental objection, these young people kept their secret all to themselves and in obeyance to their own wishes, in a quiet way drove over to Mr. Peacock's home and was married. Miss Threlkeld, now Mrs. Tondee, is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Threlkeld, of our town, and there was never a more worthy young lady reared in our community, she claiming many friends who are ready to testify of her beautiful character. Mr. Tondee is the third son of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Tondee, and besides being a young man of excellent character and business ability, he comes of one of the oldest and most highly respected families that ever lived in Schley. The News extends best wishes. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/vitals/marriages/threlkel135nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Hutto, Francis July 17, 108 ************************************************ 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 21, 2006, 9:04 pm The Schley County News Friday, July 24, 1908 A SAD DEATH Miss Francis Hutto, of Alabama, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. W.T. Murphey, of the is county, after a brief illness with Typhoid fever on last Thursday, July 17th. Miss Hutto had only a few weeks before her death come from Alabama to make her sister a visit here, and it was very sad indeed that her untimely death should have followed so unexpectedly. The burial took place at the Ellaville cemetery the following Friday afternoon. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/h/hutto607nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Driver, Sarah February 20, 1908 ************************************************ 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 21, 2006, 8:52 pm The Schley County News Friday, June 5, 1908 OBITUARY Death has again visited our church and claimed for its victim our beloved friend and sister Mrs. Sarah Driver. Sarah Driver had passed the four score mark being 83 years, 2 months, and 25 days old when on the 20th of Feb. this year she was called to her last reward. She had been a resident of Schley County for quite 60 years. Mrs. Driver was Miss Sarah Gibson and was born in Lawrence County, Georgia, Nov. 25th 1824 and was married to Daniel Driver Feb 11th 1845 and soon after came to Sumter County where they resided for one year coming from there to this county where she has resided since. Her husband preceeded her many years ago thus leaving her with the burden of mother and father to carry which she did with credit. She raised a family of 3 boys and 5 girls who still survive her. For many years Mrs. Driver was a consistent member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and until her age would not admit her, she delighted to attend it's services. Sister Driver, surrounded by anxious loved ones in her last days would often say she wanted to go home and on the 20th of Feb., triumphant in a living hope, the chariot of him who gave her to her loved ones for a mother and a companion and to the world and us but to bless, came to bear her tired waiting spirit home to rest from it's struggles in the flesh and to enjoy the sweets of a better life and world of his own provision for those who love him. (Unreadable).......................................love and grace they all shall be gathered to her to spend a happy eternity together. Therefore, be it resolved by Ebenezer Baptist Church: 1. That in the death of our beloved sister, the church sustains a loss of one of it's noblest spirits, but our loss is her gain. 2. That we extend to her beloved family our deepest sympathy and pray God's riches and blessings abide with them. 3. That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the family and one the Schley County News for publication, also that they be spread upon the church record. R.M. Rainey, J.S. Womack, Com. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/d/driver606nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 2.7 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Strange, Nancy E. April 22, 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: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 January 21, 2006, 8:46 pm The Schley County News Friday, May 22, 1908 IN MEMORIUM Mrs. Nancy E. Strange saw the light of this old world on May 24th 1825. She was married to E.R. Strange, Nov. 12th 1840 and joined the Methodist church in 1863. On April 22nd 1908 as the world was putting on it's new spring suit and the trumpet of bird song was being poured out on the spring air, she heard the call of another trumpet which drowned all the melodies of this world. She saw the invisible wing sweep across her pillow, a pallor came over her face and her heart forgot to beat. She fell asleep as peacefully as a tired child worn with play falls down to take its evening nap. Mrs. Strange was a true wife, a faithful mother, and a good neighbor. Deceit and hypocracy, she detested. She was plain and open in all her dealings. She spoke what she thought. As to her religion, she never made any great pretentions but confessed Christ in her everyday life. She assured the writer about a year before her death that it was alright with her and was only waiting for the call of her father. As one looks out on this world and sees the changes as they come, the question arises, what is life? What is death? Today the bird sings in the tree top, they say this is life. Tomorrow, the bird is cold at the root of the tree, to sing its song no more, they say that is death. A babe is born into the world, opens its bright eyes and smiles into a mother's face, that, also, they say is life, but soon it leaves the cradle and wanders among the sweet fairyland of youth, and youth soon wakes into womanhood and the soul is afire. After a while, as the years go by, age plows its furrows and the sunshine of evening paints the locks and keeps the victim in. Soon the scene shifts again and we are called to stand around the coffin of our mother and grandmother. There are tear stained cheeks and merriment is hushed. They say that is death. Then we ask, poor bird, is their no brighter clime where thy sweet spirit shall sing forever in the tree of life? Poor worn child, is the! re no better world where the soul shall wake and smile in the face of God? Poor old tired woman who art worn with years! Is it all of life to live? Is it all of life to die? Is there not a heaven where thy tattering age shall find immortal youth, and where real life shall glorify thy face? A solemn murmur in the soul tells, of a world to be, as travelers hear the billows roll before they reach the sea. There must be a God somewhere. The astronomers tell us that as they look through the telescope, they see millions of suns flaming like angels and still beyond ten thousand fields of light crowns and shields and wreaths of stars, islands and suns floating on boundless seas, and then are there no worlds wheeling around those suns? Are there no eyes but ours to see these floods of light? No souls on those far away summer seas? Surely, there must be somewhere beyond the world, infinite power and eternal life. Therefore we believe that the Christ that spoke peace to the troubled seas, has whispered peace to our loved one and that her tired eyes have opened to the light of a blissful immortality.--Her Grandson. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/s/strange605nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 3.8 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Mayo, Hamp May 18, 1908 ************************************************ 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 21, 2006, 8:43 pm The Schley County News Friday, May 22, 1908 Uncle Hamp Mayo, one of Ellaville's oldest and most faithful antebellum darkies died last Monday after an illness of several months. His many white friends who had looked after him during his illness provided a decent burial thus showing their appreciation of the faithful servant that had gone. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/m/mayo604nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Photo Person.....(Hill) Standridge, Ozzie Jewel ************************************************ 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 . hirenemm@hotmail.com January 21, 2006, 7:39 pm Source: Personal Photo Name: Ozzie Jewel (Hill) Standridge Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/hillstan300nph.jpg Image file size: 19.1 Kb Ozzie Jewwl Hill Standridge, photo date unknown. Daughter of Lewis Napoleon "Pole" Hill and Lillie mae Woodall Hill, born Jan. 9, 1899, died July 22, 1993. Married George Robert Standridge in Schley Co. on December 26, 1921. Mother of Emily Dyxie Standridge. Additional Comments: Biographical data by Harris Hill. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/hillstan300nph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Hixon, Sallie August 31, 1912 ************************************************ 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 21, 2006, 11:54 am The Ellaville Sun Friday Sept. 3, 1927 OUT OF THE PAST (25 years ago) Mrs. Sallie Hixon died Saturday night, August 31. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/h/hixon603nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 0.7 Kb

The Ellaville Sun Friday Sept. 3, 1927 DISTRICT NURSE MAKES HOME HERE Mrs. Alma Greer Carlton, district nurse for the State Health Department with supervision over eight counties, has occupied an apartment at the home of Mrs. R.E. Hill here. Mrs. Carlton, who formerly lived in Americus, supervises Schley, Marion, Sumter, Muscogee, Webster, Stewart and Taylor counties. SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan "Cutest Pensioner" Uncle Ben Hobbs, aged negro living in the northern section of the county was Schley County's "cutest" recipient of a welfare check, Mrs. Marcus Perry declares. Uncle Ben answered the honk of the horn by coming to the door, hesitating, and then slightly edging into view---clad only in woolen winter underwear. He was reluctant to come further, a little taken aback by his intimate attire. Then he understood that his check had arrived. And he rushed out to the car, forgetting all about his near-embarrassment. He fell to his knees in order to take advantage of the running board as a desk for signing his papers. Many Happy Returns Birthday regards to Mrs. Susie Larkin of Lowe who is going to celebrate her 83rd birthday, which falls on Monday, with a big family get-together Sunday. To Marilu Evelyn Colquitt who passes another milestone Saturday. And to Mr. Fred Van Arsdale who observed a birthday Tuesday, August 31. Mrs. Elton Robinson celebrated a birthday Saturday, August 21. SCHOOL STUDIES CHURCH HISTORY Andrew Chapel Holds Session by Myrtice Strange A vacation Bible School for Juniors and Primary's was held Aug. 25-27 under the direction of Mrs. R.S. Greene. Twelve children attended each class session, each child taking active part in the work. The Juniors worked on the theme "The Land Where Jesus Lived," and "Our Church." A notebook was kept by each child in which was a reproduction of stories related to them by the leader. Stories were also illustrated by suitable pictures collected by children. The books contained favorite Bible quotations, songs and simple child-like prayers. The Primary's also made books having Bible verses and pictures. An interesting study was made by both classes of the History of Andrew Chapel Church. It was found that the present building was erected in 1872, after the burning of the old log church across the road in 1867. A bush arbor meeting was conducted and funds raised for building. Mr. C.B. Strange, Sr., gave the land and the people did the work. The first trustees were F.J. Greene, G.H. Walker, J.A.S. Baisden, A.A. Crittenden and C.B. Strange. It was largely through the help of Rev. R.F. Williamson that the church was built. Mr. J.C. Strange was church and Sunday School secretary for many years until his death. Mr. R.S. Greene is the present secretary. The history of the church with a picture of the church and the two classes was added to the note books. Mrs. Cleveland Sellars taught the Juniors and Mrs. R.S. Greene the Primaries. On the last day delicious ice cream and cake were served by the leaders, ass! isted by Miss Jeanette Strange. OUT OF THE PAST Charles F. Crisp Institute opened it 1912-13 term Monday, September 2. The Rev. R.E. Bailey, J.F. Stewart, H.J. Williams and O.L. Peacock were among those taking part on the program. Miss Julia Peacock is in charge of the music class in which many already have enrolled. Mrs. Sallie Hixon died Saturday night, August 31. Prof. J.B. Smith of Ellaville gave a talk on "Success" at the closing of Concord School. The Enterprise hopes to see Ellaville to four times its present size inside three years. A New York exchange has an article "When to marry." We do not know about the citizens of that state but down in Ellaville the young men marry when they can get the girl to say yes, and her parents to say ditto, although the latter is not absolutely essential. G.W. Chipley takes photographs here every Tuesday and Wednesday. Capt. O.L. Peacock has returned from the Cotton States convention. MATRONS BRIDGE CLUB HAS PICNIC The members of the families of the Matrons Bridge Club and a few invited guests enjoyed a picnic at Magnolia Springs, Thursday night. Invited were: Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Hill and children Jane and Bob, Dr. and Mrs. Arch Avary, Wilson and Archer Avary, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Williamson, Miss Emma Dozier of Augusta, Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Stevens and daughters, Helen and Ann, Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Hill, Byron Hill, Eugene Dixon, L.S. Tondee, Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. B.E. Pelham, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Harden and son, Jimmy Harden, and Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Mott and daughters Clara and Marion Mott. MIRACLES BECOME COMMONPLACE WITH A QUARTER OF A CENTURY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE The night of August 30, 1912 was an historical evening for Ellaville. Her first electric light system was flashed on, making service available to about 25 customers. "Needless to say everybody was delighted" asserted a newspaper article reporting of operations. And everybody SHOULD have been enthused, but they were not. There were many who were skeptical of the practicality of local use of Thomas A. Edison's amazing invention of 33 years prior to that date. But without pretense of ceremony, a handful of men and women of faith and vision became Ellaville's first users of this seeming miracle of electricity, applying the magical power for lighting their home and business houses from 5 o'clock each afternoon until 11 o'clock at night. Theirs was to be the pioneer's satisfaction of being "first." Twenty-five years have gone on and the little gas-driven motor puttering on what is now the site of this city's lovely park has been replaced several times by more modern, economical machinery. And 220 customers are served by electricity. Seldom giving thought to the marvel which makes possible their almost unlimited enjoyment of streamlined conveniences, their daily walk of life is illuminated by lights of every conceivable description; refrigerators hum, manufacturing ice for home consumption; irons, fans cooking utensils, stoves, vacuum cleaners--al manner of old contraptions stand ready for instant service at the push of a button; cotton gins, machine shops, business establishments of a wide range operate from the once-rare power. TWENTY-FOUR HOURS IN EVERY DAY! Ellaville's water system, installed at the same time and introduced to virtually the group of progressive citizens, likewise has been expanded and made ideal with the passing of the years. A NEW ERA OF SERVICE In 1916, the power plant was moved to its present site and a steam boiler was installed. Important additions and changes were made all along. And this spring erection of a Georgia Power Company line from Americus for sale by the company to the city foreshadowed further development. A drastic clash in rates recently has been made---establishing a mark standing out in astounding contrast with the original rate of 15 cents per kilowatt. Commemoration of this anniversary forwards a justifiable surge of civic pride, causing every citizen to pay reverent tribute to those of a quarter of a century ago who, in a measure, foresaw the little city Ellaville has grown to be. And did not stop at dreaming, but transformed their aspirations into actions and began the long march of steady, well-grounded progress. Bringing rejoicing too, that Ellaville's development into one of the South's model little city is the wholesome growth of unselfish community cooperation--a genuine down-to-earth example of the "one for all and all for one" spirit. Today as then, Ellaville is ready, eager to be in the front line of every forward movement promising keener satisfaction and deeper appreciation of life for her people. CITY OF ELLAVILLE. end # 10

The Ellaville Sun Friday, August 27, 1937 No. 9 SCHLEY HIGH SCHOOL STAFF IS COMPLETED Entire High School Staff Is Completed The Schley High School faculty for the 1937-38 term was completed this week with election of Miss Carolyn Currie of Mount Vernon as a high school instructor, Superintendent E.M. Palmer announced. Miss Currie, who will teach English and Health, is a graduate Limestone College at Gaffney, S. Carolina. The complete staff follows: First grade---Miss Elizabeth Tillman of Americus; Second, Miss Mildred Lockerman of Montezuma; Third, Miss Willie B. Wilson of Butler; Fourth, Miss Kate Jones of Riceboro; Fifth, Miss Geraldine Knighton of Benevolence; Sixth, Miss Patricia Robinson of Americus; Seventh and Librarian, Miss Elizabeth Burroughs of Cairo, English and Health, Miss Carolyn Currie of Mount Vernon High School; Mathematics, Miss Marjorie Lanier of Soperton; Science, W.R. McDonald of Abbeville; History and Athletic Coach, N.C. Hatcher of Albany; Supt. E.M. Palmer of Ellaville; Expression, Miss Christine Rahn of Rocky Ford; Music, Mrs. John Lindsay of Ellaville. W.M. JORDAN GETS $3,225; MRS. SNIDER $10,000 FOR WRECK Press dispatches from the capital Thursday said President Roosevelt had authorized payment of $3,225 to W.M. Jordan of Ellaville and $10,000 to Mrs. Cliff Snider of Smithville, formerly of Ellaville, as damages for an automobile collision near Andersonville early this year involving a CCC truck and the Snider car. Cliff Snider died in the accident and Mrs. Snider and Jordan were injured. CANNING DAYS TO BE FIXED Schley Plant Now In Operation Operators of Schley County's cooperative canning plant, which was opened last week, sought yesterday to work out a convenient canning day schedule for the remainder of the season. As lateness of the season will discourage many from taking part in the program, all farmers have been asked to answer a questionaire stating what days they expect to have stuffs ready for canning. First products were canned last Friday when Mrs. B.C. Cheek preserved 10 quarts of tomatoes and two quarts of butterbeans. J.B. Teele canned 32 tins of corn Saturday. Costs of production to the customers is about four and a half cents per No. 2 can and five and a half per No. 5 can. The customers bring the products to the plant, furnishes labor for the canning and the tins for preserving, which may be bought at the plant if desired. A supervisor is furnished by the factory and there is no limit on the amount which may be canned. OUT OF THE PAST Fifty Years Ago (1887) The Ellaville Reading Club met at the elegant home of Capt. Robert Burton last Friday evening. The organization seeks to lend financial aid to the Ellaville Academy. Schley County's Sunday School Convention was held this week at Ebenezer Baptist Church. A crying baby at meeting is like a good suggestion--it should be carried out. Our young people are indebted to Mrs. H.S. Davis for one of the best parties of the season. Twenty-Five Years Ago (1912) Ellaville defeated Americus 7 to 3, in a hard-fought baseball game. Bob Perry of Ellaville slammed a homerun with two men on base in the eighth inning. The Rev. J.W. Stokley, pastor of Americus Presbyterian Church, will preach at Ellaville Baptist Church Sunday morning, Sept. 1. Revival services at Hopewell Methodist church were concluded last week. School opens here Monday morning, Sept. 2. Hon. C.R. McCrory has been elected representative from Schley County. MISS HELEN COLLINS HONORED WITH MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER Mesdames John, Jordan Hostesses Complimenting Miss Helen Collins charming bride-elect of September, Mrs. C.B. Johnson and Mrs. E.R. Jordan entertained with a miscellaneous shower Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Jordan's home. Mrs. M.C. Hill greeted the guests and ushered them to the receiving line. Dressed in a becoming model of lilac lace and wearing a corsage of pink roses, Mrs. Jordan welcomed the visitors. The honoree was lovely in Acqua chiffon with a corsage of table roses and gladioli. Mrs. Collins, the honoree's mother, was attractively dressed in a cream lace with a shoulder spray of gladioli and roses. Mrs. A.C. Alexander of Waverly Hall wore a becoming lilac chiffon with roses at the shoulder. Mrs. Nathan Bennett of Statesboro was dressed in yellow organdie with a shoulder spray of roses and gladioli. Mrs. Clyde Sinclair of Broxton was lovely in a model of yellow satin with yellow and pink roses. Mrs. Lucile Thompson who wore a yellow taffeta gown, kept the bride's book. From the living room the guests were ushered into the dining room by Mrs. Charlie Gurr, who wore a frock of blue(? smudged) and white net. Presiding over the punch bowl were Miss Elizabeth Alexander of Waverly Hall, in a lovely blue lace and Miss Mary Lowe in a cherise Muselin de soir. Among those serving sandwiches, mints, sand tarts and cheese biscuits were Miss Helen Alexander, who wore a blue chiffon; Miss Ruth McNeal, who was in powder blue chiffon: Miss Frances Arrington, who wore pink net and Miss Martha Strange, who was in black and silver. Miss Louise McNeal, in a becoming peach and dubionnet net and Miss Virginia Rainey in a flowered satin, invited the guest to see the gifts. The gifts were displayed by Mrs. Olin Deavours of Leslie, who was charming in an ashes of roses model. Approximately 100 guests called between 5 and 6 o'clock. MRS. HAYES FETES GROUP OF FRIENDS Mrs. Bud Hayes was a charming hostess complimenting relatives at the picturesque log cabin on Steven's lake last Wednesday night. Delicious barbecue chicken was served to: Mr. and Mrs. B.E. Pelham, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Coffin, Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Hayes of Huntington, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Stevens, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ware, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Johnson, Hellen, Anne and Truxton Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. O.B. Myers and baby of Everlath, Minn., Mrs. Charlie Robert Cole of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Hayes. end # 9.

Schley County GaArchives Photo Person.....Murray, Harriett A, Lightner ************************************************ 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: Harrieite . hirenemm@hotmail.com January 19, 2006, 1:57 am Source: Personal Photo Name: Harriett A, Lightner Murray Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/murray299nph.jpg Image file size: 42.4 Kb Harriet A. Lightner Murray born Feb. 2, 1835 died May 20, 1923 per marker at Concord Methodist Church cemetery where she is buried next to husband Stephen Murray. They were married on Oct. 3, 1853 in Marion Co. per Marion marriage records. She was daughter of John and Caroline Lightner. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/murray299nph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Grantham, George W. August 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 January 18, 2006, 1:56 pm The Ellaville Sun Friday, August 20, 1937 No. 8 GRANTHAM LAID TO REST SUNDAY Last Rites Are Held At County Line Funeral services for George W. Grantham, 41, former Schley County citizen who died last Thursday of a brief illness at Lake City, Fla., were conducted from County Line Baptist Church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Born and reared in Schley County, he moved to Ideal, in Macon County several years ago. He served overseas in the World War. Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Eunice Wall; a daughter, Jeanette; a son, Earl; a brother, Lewis Grantham of Cordele; four sisters, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. White of Americus, Mrs. Campbell of LaCross and Mrs. Hodge of Cordele. Pallbearers were Jesse James, Carvis Wall, Robert Wall, Jimmie Walker, Paul Brooks and J.T. Vinson. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/g/grantham602nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Snider, Lawson H. August 17, 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 January 18, 2006, 1:50 pm The Ellaville Sun Friday, August 20, 1937 No. 8 L.H. SNIDER IS BURIED MONDAY Former Schley Man Dies At Madison Funeral services were held from Hopewell Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock for Lawson H. Snider, 71, who died Saturday at the home of his son, W. Irving Snider after an extended illness. Mr. Snider youngest of 17 children, was born in Schley county where he spent practically all of his life in Hopewell community. He married the late Mrs. Jo Murphy. He operated a large farm and was manager of the Central of Georgia Railway pumping station for a long period, retiring several years after due to ill health. Survivng are the following children: W. Irving Snider of Madison, Mrs. E.E. Tondee of Ellaville, Mrs. G.R. Smith of Bronwood, Rea L. and Ralph Snider of Miami, Fla., E.R. Smider of New York, Mrs. Frank Sanders of Bronwood and Joel Snider of Savannah. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/s/snider601nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb

The Ellaville Sun Friday, August 20, 1937 No. 8 (issue nbr. 7 is missing from the film) FORMER ELLAVILLE YOUTH IS MARRIED Of cordial interest to Schley County friends is the announcement of the marriage of Miss Betty Williams, of Ocean Park, Cal., to Mr. Wesley Pilcher of Los Angeles, Cal., formerly of Ellaville. The marriage was solemnized at St. Johns Church in West Los Angeles, August 8. Mr. Pilcher, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Pilcher of Ellaville, was well known in this section. He attended Ellaville High School before leaving for Los Angeles more than a year ago. The couple is residing at 924 West 10th Street, Los Angeles. L.H. SNIDER IS BURIED MONDAY Former Schley Man Dies At Madison Funeral services were held from Hopewell Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock for Lawson H. Snider, 71, who died Saturday at the home of his son, W. Irving Snider after an extended illness. Mr. Snider youngest of 17 children, was born in Schley county where he spent practically all of his life in Hopewell community. He married the late Mrs. Jo Murphy. He operated a large farm and was manager of the Central of Georgia Railway pumping station for a long period, retiring several years after due to ill health. Survivng are the following children: W. Irving Snider of Madison, Mrs. E.E. Tondee of Ellaville, Mrs. G.R. Smith of Bronwood, Rea L. and Ralph Snider of Miami, Fla., E.R. Snider of New York, Mrs. Frank Sanders of Bronwood and Joel Snider of Savannah. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery. STRANGE FAMILY REUNION IS HELD Irwin Robertson and Cleve Strange of Andrew Chapel entertained Sunday at a barbecue dinner for their families and a few friends. At noon the delicious meal was served from tables at Strange Bros. Store. The following were invited: Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Robertson and children, Harriett Irwin jr., Dorothy, John and James of Pompano, Fla., Mrs. Hattie Mott and Mr. Ralph Mott, Mr.and Mrs. Dalton Gandy, of Pelham, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Duke of Moultrie, Miss Catherine Burt of Camilla, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Burt of LaCross, Mr. Samuel Harrison of Fort Myers, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Strange, Misses Janette, Mattie Sue, Arbie Ann, Betty and Bobby and Walter Strange, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Strange, Misses Martha and Juliette Strange of Ellaville, Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Strange of Ellaville, Master Burt Strange, Mrs. Z.S. Childers and Miss Myrtice Strange. GRANTHAM LAID TO REST SUNDAY Last Rites Are Held At County Line Funeral services for George W. Grantham, 41, former Schley County citizen who died last Thursday of a brief illness at Lake City, Fla., were conducted from County Line Baptist Church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Born and reared in Schley County, he moved to Ideal, in Macon County several years ago. He served overseas in the World War. Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Eunice Wall; a daughter, Jeanette; a son, Earl; a brother, Lewis Grantham of Cordele; four sisters, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. White of Americus, Mrs. Campbell of LaCross and Mrs. Hodge of Cordele. Pallbearers were Jesse James, Carvis Wall, Robert Wall, Jimmie Walker, Paul Brooks and J.T. Vinson. WORK IS STARTED ON GAS STATION Workmen Thursday began preliminary construction of a modern gasoline service station at Broad and Church streets here. Cities Service Corporation is erecting the station. GYM HERE IS AT HALF WAY MARK. Work On Roof Will Begin Next Week Construction of Schley County High School's $11,000 gymnasium was half completed Tuesday, according to Clark Williamson, member of the school board who is supervising the project. Mr. Williamson said he believed the structure will be completed by October 1. Giant steel girders, measuring 65 feet in length, were hauled to the site Wednesday. Work on the roof is expected to begin sometime next week. Hays Arnold of Thomaston formerly of Americus is architect. MRS. RIGSBY BACK AT SWITCHBOARD Mrs. U.H. Rigsby was back at her switchboard this week after taking her first vacation in more than four years. During her vacation, she visited Atlanta and Stone Mountain along with Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Johnson and Billy Johnson. OUT OF THE PAST Fifty Years Ago (1887) The first bale of cotton was brought to town Tuesday, August 15, by Dupree Peacock. The bale weighed 400 pounds and was graded middling at W.D. Murray's warehouse. T.J. Hixon and I.N. Mott have been appointed trustees to fill the vacancies on the Ellaville School Board. "Stand up to the school and do not kick out of harness if everything does not go exactly to suit you. If you can't be the bell cow, gallop with the gang." Our printer, W.T. Colquit, left us on a visit to LaCross and Claude Dixon received a letter from him saying he was headed for California or Arizona. May he have a long trip. Twenty-Five Years Ago (1912) Ellaville's baseball team trounced Buena Vista in a double header there August 22. The locals beat Buena Vista, 7-4, in the morning game and after enjoying a big barbecue dinner attended by a large crowd, eked out their hosts, 8-7, in the afternoon engagement. Crisp Institute opens here Monday, August 25, for the fall term. MISS HELEN COLLINS TO WED FRANK ALEXANDER Engagement Of Popular Local Couple Is Announced Today Mrs. E.E. Collins, of Ellaville, announces today the engagement of her daughter Helen Virginia Collins to Jacob Franklin Alexander, the marriage to take place in September. The lovely bride-elect is the daughter of the late E.E. Collins, prominent Ellaville business man, and Mrs. Collins. Her maternal grandparents were the Rev. and Mrs. R.F. Williamson. She is a great niece of the Benjamin H. Hill, distinguished Georgia statesman. Miss Collins was graduated with honors from Ellaville high school. She attended the University of Georgia and was graduated from Georgia Southwestern College at Americus. A petite blonde, possessing a pleasing personality, she is admired by a wide host of friends. Mr. Alexander, who came here three years ago to become associated with the Alexander Lumber Company is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Alexander of Waverly Hall. He was graduated from Waverly Hall High School and Mars Hill College at Mars Hill, North Carolina. Wedding plans will be announced later. C.C. JORDAN FETED WITH BARBECUE ON HIS 64TH BIRTHDAY In honor of his sixty-fourth birthday, the daughters of Mr. C.C. Jordan entertained Sunday with a family barbecue dinner, at his home near Ellaville. At the noon hour a bountiful feast, consisting of barbecue and a picnic spread, was enjoyed from a table in the front yard. Present were: Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Jordan, his only aunt that is living, Mrs. W.D. Sears and husband, Dr. Sears, Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Jordan, Dr. and Mrs. J.R. Jordan, B.H. Dupree and children, Mrs. Aeolia Daniel and daughters of Ellaville, Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Feagin and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. James and grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Jordan and family of Americus, Mrs. Vera Roddenberry and children of Moultrie, Mr. and Mrs. B.A. Hitchcock of Greenville, Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Anderson of Macon Mrs. W.S. Jordan and son of Albany and Mr. and Mrs. David Pyle and family of Baltimore, Maryland. ADVERTISEMENT Come In And See It Visit our fountain and see the new Dispenser for Coca Cola which we have just installed. Drink Coca Cola mixed this modern way--every one alike ....every one "delicious and refreshing"....every one ice cold. JORDAN'S DRUG STORE DRINK COCA-COLA Served From Our New Dispenser end # 8

The Ellaville Sun Friday August 6, 1937 No. 6 G.W. JOHNSON, 89, TALKS ABOUT LIFE Served As A Guard At Andersonville Prison in 1863 When Just A Lad of 15 "I have always tried to keep the devil behind me." Those forceful words, sincerely and intensely spoken, stood out as Mr. George W. Johnson talked about life---after 89 years of living. The background was a traditional barbecue given at the home of his son, Mr. Joe E. Johnson at Lowe, in honor of his 89th birthday which he had reached July 9. Approximately 150 relatives and friends thronged the oak-clustered yard to pay him tribute. "I'm not saying I've always done it," the aged Schley County man hastened to say, repeating "but I have always tried to keep the devil behind me." Then, without being asked he answered an eternal question......"And it's not gonner bother me one bit to pass away." Mr. Johnson was born in Sumter County in 1848, but as a very young man, he moved to Andrew Chapel community where he has spent most of his life. Just a stripling of 15, he was called to Confederate Army duty at Andersonville prison in 1863 as a prison guard. And he contends that some of the wild reports of suffering and starvation were exaggerated. Right after the war he became a farmer in Andrew Chapel community and in 1876 he married Miss America Elizabeth Riley of Sumter County. Mr. Johnson regrets wasted opportunities in the lives of all. He points out that almost everyone could and should do more for the church and the school than they do, and wishes they could realize it in time. What factors are chiefly responsible for his long life? Well, Mr. Johnson doesn't have an opportunity an opinion along that line. He is content to accept the years without any personal guesswork. As a young man he united with the Methodist Church. Reviewing his long years as a citizen, Mr. Johnson, who gained the reputation of being a fine farmer, believes he is entitled to receive an old age pension. "But," he emphasized. "I'm not going to lie to get anything." Mr. Johnson makes his home with his three children, a daughter, Mrs. W.T. Robinson, who lives in Macon County about a mile from the Schley County line; and two sons, P.H. (Plem) Johnson of Andrew Chapel. He got a tremendous kick out of the affair last Saturday. He has 16 grand children and one great grand child, the latter being one year old Marjorie Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson. SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan Mrs. Emma J. Walters plucked from her lovely garden a huge sunflower. It bore 209 buds and blossoms. Clyde Lawhorn of Concord grew a 6s pound watermelon, the heaviest reported here this season. J.W. (Uncle Bill) McGhee displayed "tomato triplets"---a freak union of three tomatoes. One of J.L. Duncan's prized Buff Orphington laid an egg last week at the tender age of five and a half months. And has been repeating that performance each day. "Deaf" Mule Heard----- Big, jolly Leo Williams of LaCross, who drives a Schley County High School bus during the school term, was limping this week---and a bit thankful he was able to limp. He and his son Herbert, were badly bruised and shaken up last week when a mule bolted, throwing Leo from the wagon and forcing the boy to jump. Reason for the accident: A "deaf" mule heard one of the pigs Williams was hauling let out a squeal, and became frightened. It Had To Get Off----- Ross Wyrosdick wanted to mail, on the Seminole Limited, a letter which a friend was preparing the other night. The train blew, rounded the curve, stopped and put off passengers, but the letter-bearer hadn't shown up. Ross rushed up to the conductor and shouted, "Wait. there's a fellow coming who's got something that has got to go on this train." "What is it," asked the conductor, " A corpse?" Back On The Job---- The "court house boys" welcomed return of a recently-ill crony this week. The Rev. Charles D. Carter, veteran clerk of superior court, went back to his office Tuesday after being sick for almost two weeks. Annual Spraying---- Ellaville trees were getting their annual summer painting this week. The city was spraying them with a whitewash solution. Teaching The Bible---- One Ellaville citizen, who does not care to be quoted struck a vital note in the argument over the state's decision to furnish every school child a Bible. Said he: "You have to know how to teach the Bible, or it's better not taught. And I don't believe the average teacher is capable of teaching it. Or are they planning to TEACH it? Birthday Wishes----- Birthday greetings today to Marion Mott and Thomas Livingston. Mr. Walter Jones and Mrs. W.D. Barwick observed anniversaries Wednesday. James Edwin Stewart has a birthday Saturday and Miss Charlotte Jones on Monday. 9 MONTH SCHOOLS WILL OPEN FALL TERM AUGUST 30 Schley County High School at Ellaville and all other county schools with nine month terms will open the 1937-38 session Monday, August 30. Eight-month schools will begin work September 13 and Negro schools will open October 1. Opening dates were fixed and white teachers elected at the regular monthly meeting of the county Board of Education Tuesday morning. Two additional instructors will be elected for Schley County High. The list follows: Schley County High---E.M. Palmer, Supt; Carey Hatcher, Principal; W.L. McDonald and Miss Louise Clark, high school-Misses Geraldine Knighton, Elizabeth Burroughs, Patricia Robinson, Kate Jones, Willie B. Wilson, Mildred Lockerman and Elizabeth Tillman, grammar school. Ebenezer---Miss Lucile Thompson and Mrs. Ruby Wells. Glenn Holly---Misses Lydia Buchanan and Thelma Simpson. Concord---Misses Mary Tondee and Mattie Lee Echols. Midway---Mrs. Roy McCorkle and Miss Adele Brooks. Fellowship---Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Cosper. OUT OF THE PAST Fifty Years Ago (1887) "Now is the time of the year when love's young dream gets jolted all out of shape by the fickle hearted girls at the protracted meetings," wrote Bob Strange in The Schley County Enterprise. By order of President Harold, Mr. W.D. Murray went down on the new railroad between LaCross and Americus to estimate the damage to crops caused by the grading of the road. Flint River is on a regular tear, being very much higher now than in the freshet of 1881. Cook, Kelsoe and Co.'s brick yard is under between 10 and 15 feet of water at Oglethorpe. The loss, unestimated, will be high. About 85,000 brick are submerged. Twenty-Five Years Ago (1912) Mr. George Jordan was displaying one-pound tomatoes here this week. Buena Vista's baseball team edged out Ellaville, 8 to 7, here August 2. Hair and Reese were the batteries for the visitors while E. Berkley and Graham performed for Ellaville. Plains and Ellaville struggled to a 3-3 tie in 10 innings here August 5. Dispute over an umpire's decision broke up the contest. Young people of Hopewell and Ebenezer communities held a picnic at Myrtle Springs. EBENEZER Those present at the 28th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Drew were Mr. and Mrs. Don Walls, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Sorrels, Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Womack, Mrs. Wesley Driver, Miss Rubye Johnson, Mrs. J.B. Teele, Mrs. Susie Davis and Mrs. Winifred Widner. end # 6.

The Ellaville Sun Friday, July 30, 1937 No. 5 MASONS BEGIN TO LAY BRICK AS ACTIVITY IS SPEEDED ON GYMNASIUM Workmen began to lay brick Thursday as construction of the Schley County High School gymnasium (is) moving along rapidly. All foundation work was completed Wednesday night and an army of brick masons began work yesterday. AIR MAIL WEEK OBSERVANCE SET Postmaster Hart Cites Service Postmaster J.H. Hart stressed advantages of air mail service Thursday in urging Ellaville and Schley County citizens to take part in the "Air Mail Week" campaign which has been fixed for the week of August 9-16. Hart pointed out that observance of the special week will enable citizens to take closer notice of the benefits of the service. A record will be kept of all pieces of air mail dispatched from Ellaville during the week, and will be forwarded to postal authorities at Washington, D.C. Governor E.D. Rivers has proclaimed the week as "Air Mail Week" throughout the state. "KITTY" RIGSBY, SCHLEY'S BLIND CORONER, ADVISES "NEVER WORRY" No need of getting the blues just because you are blind. That's the way U.H. (Kitty) Rigsby of Ellaville, Schley County's blind coroner and one of her most beloved characters, accepts his loss of sight. "There's nothing I can do about it," he explains, "so there isn't any use of ever worrying about it." Instead of complaining about his ill fortune, "Kitty" goes about things in a different manner--"doing the best I can"--and it pays big dividends. Mr. Rigsby says his eyes were weak for a long, long time, but he retained sight in one eye until six or seven years ago. Now, he asserts, he can tell when the sun is shining, and can see a faint blurr for street lights at night, but these blurs are sufficient to help guide him about. A person gets some recompense for being sightless in development of keener other faculties, "Kitty" maintains. Ability to judge distances contributes a lot toward getting him by. Not limited to the usual ability of being able to go about town with a cane as a companion, Mr. Rigsby knows where everybody in the county lives, and can guide a total stranger through out its confines. And always route him the shortest way. The coroner has an uncanny faculty of remembering numbers and dates. Several years ago "Kitty" represented a sewing machine company in this territory, and sales were good, serial numbers ran so high they equaled New Deal spending money figures. He says he didn't set down the numbers, although he sometimes sold several during a week, but when checking up time came he could recall them accurately. Dates? Well he came here to live July 15, 1915. And he can name dates of countless deaths, elections, and major events in the lives of his people. Another date. He has a birthday Saturday, and will be 59. "Kitty" quotes an old acquaintance in saying this, age is "older than good." He was born in Buena Vista and later moved to Talbotton for a number of years. He takes an avid interest in politics, all affairs of the day. Has a knack of making many friends and holding them. Sometimes he goes fishing over to Flint River. Always he is cheerful. Mr. Rigsby is serving his third term and in his thirteenth year as coroner of Schley County. He held the office four years, skipped a term, and ran a third time last year, being elected. The coroner doesn't have many cases in Schley County, because almost everybody respects the laws prohibiting murder, and fatal accidents are few. But "Kitty" had a Hair lifting experience several years ago. He was called out to Ebenezer district to probe the death of a negro. And somebody cut the telephone wire so he couldn't get through to call town. "And me and the n----- had to spend the whole night alone in the house." Mr. Rigsby remembers getting a rope, tying the feet of the slain man. Why, asked a friend? "Well in case he had "come to" I could have outrun him to the next house with his feet tied." Then he went out to the wood pile, got materials and kindled a fire, found some eggs in the kitchen and boiled them over the fireplace, and finally morning came. OUT OF THE PAST Fifty Years Ago (1887) The young men of LaCross have formed a debating society, excluding girls from membership. Mrs. Wiggins, widow of the late R.F. Wiggins, died at her home last Saturday morning. She has left a large family of children (all grown) and many lament her death. Rev. Mr. Cawood has closed a three-day meeting at the Baptist Church. Work on the Buena Vista and Ellaville railway line from LaCross to Americus is progressing nicely. Next Saturday will be payday and the hands who are taking the hot sun will then receive their rewards. The colored excursion to Ellaville last Saturday was a success. Twenty-Five Years Ago (1912) The Democratic Executive Committee met this week to formulate plans for conducting the Schley County Democratic Primary August 21. Concord school district voted 30 to 12 in favor of levying school tax. Hon. Ed McMichael of Buena Vista delivered a stirring address advocating the levy in an address at the school house several days before the voting. The Womans Christian Temperance Union held its regular meeting at the Methodist church Monday afternoon. Dr. J.R. Jordan sold the Lester Place, nine miles south of Ellaville on Americus highway, to Sam Clegg and Lee Allen of Americus. The farm contained 250 acres and was sold for $30 an acre, it was said. ADVERTISEMENT Light at Your Fingertips! Don't Delay Any Longer About Installing That Electrical Fixture P.T. STREETMAN General House Wiring Expert Work on Anything Electrical at a Price You Can Afford to Pay Phone 59 Ellaville WILSONS AND STRANGE'S ENTERTAIN WITH BARBECUE Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Strange and Dr. and Mrs. T.W. Wilson entertained with an enjoyable barbecue Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Strange. At the noon hour in the cool of the beautiful shade trees in the back yard, the following guests assembled to enjoy a bounteous spread of delicious food: Dr. and Mrs. G.W. Fickling of Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Fickling and children, Billy and Virginia Fickling of Macon, Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Johnson and son, Tom Johnson of Tignall, Ga., Miss Sara Wilson of Sheffield, Ala., Mrs. W.B. Wilson, Misses Helen and Willie B. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Wilson and son Walter Wilson, Mr. Lawson Wilson of Tifton, Mr. Arthur Hill, Dr. and Mrs. T.W. Wilson, Tom and Suzanne Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. r.H. Strange, Misses Martha Strange and Juliette Strange. YOUNGER SET ENJOYS MCMATH MILL PICNIC The members of the younger set enjoyed a picnic at McMath's Mill on Thursday night. Swimming and a bounteous spread of delicious food were enjoyed by Misses Sara Etta Williams, Louise McNeal, Myra Lowry, Frances Lowry, Virginia Rainey, Margaret Battle and Henrietta Morrison; Messrs. George Morrison of Washington, D.C., John Lightner, Hugh Morrison, Buddie Battle, Byron Hill, Paul Tondee and Joe Ellis. FRANCINE MIDDLETON HONORED WITH PARTY Mrs. Raymond Middleton complimented her daughter, Francine on her third anniversary with a lovely birthday party Friday afternoon. The little guests assembled at the Kozy Kitchen and were presented favors. Seated around the dining table centered with the beautiful birthday cake, the guests were served with ice cream and cake. Francine received many lovely rememberances. Those present were Tommie Rainey, Wilson Avary, Martha Jane Manning, Barbara Smith, Mary Frances McNeal, Bob Hill, Jimmie Sue Hart, Larry McLeod, Shirley Tondee, Richard and Rowland Brooks, Collins and Madison Sullivan, Patricia Barnes, Billy Kinmble and Betty Jean Groover of Miami Beach, Florida. Mrs. E.W. Groover of Miami Beach, Fla. assisted Mrs. Middleton in entertaining. HONOR VISITORS WITH SPEND THE DAY PARTY Mrs. Addie Munro and Mrs. R.W. Edwards complimented the McCrory's house guests with an enjoyable spend-the-day party Saturday. At the noon hour covers were laid for seventeen guests. On Monday night Mrs. W.A. Murray entertained with a picnic at King's Pond. The guest list included: Prof. I.E. McKellar and Mrs. McKellar and Addie Lee McKellar of Macon, Mr. and Mrs. Harold McCrory and sons, Charlie Harold, Richard Lee, William Gilbert and James Robert and Mary Sue McCrory of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. C.R. McCrory, Mr. Clarence McCrory, Dr. and Mrs. T.W. Wilson, Tom and Suzanne Wilson, Roney Jordan, Carl Hobbs, Woodrow Daniel, Mrs. R.W. Edwards, Mrs. Addie Munro, Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Mauldin, Joanna Mauldin, Mrs. W.A. Murray and Edward Murray. end # 5