The Schley County News Friday, April 15th, 1910 No. 15 MR. STEWART'S SUGGESTION A MOST WORTHY ONE With this issue appears an open letter from the pen of our friend Mr. John Stewart, appealing to the good citizens of our county to take some step whereby the ballot in Schley might become pure and clean. Mr. Stewart's suggestion is a good one and very timely. Surely, it remains only for the vast number of true men such as Mr. Stewart, in this county to bind themselves together with the avowed determination to stamp out this very much regretted evil---that of a few degraded men who offer their ballot to be purchased. Yes, it is sad, but still tis true that we have a few among us who will sell their vote, one of the most sacred privileges ever accorded an American citizen. But, thank God, the number in this county is small, perhaps less than any county in the state, still the sting of shame and disgrace is upon our skirts, and the responsibility of removing this dark spot from our moral standard is just as great upon us if there were a thousand, instead of the twenty five or thirty of these poor unfortunates. The News stands ever ready to aid in dispelling this stigma upon the fair name of our county so that our ballot might be pure. In all seriousness it is high time for vote selling and vote buying to stop. DO OUR CITIZENS WISH TO PURIFY THE BALLOT? Editor News-- I was made glad at our last primary while at LaCrosse, being one of the managers of the election, on account of the good will and fairness manifested toward all parties concerned. There being no one on the ground electioneering and each and every voter voluntarily voting as his conscience dictated. Though I am now made sad to learn that it was not true at all the places throughout the county, which can only be proven circumstantial evidence which would hardly convict in our courts. And feeling sure that the best element of our people can be entirely put an end to the floating or purchasable vote by organizing what we may call a vigilant club of the best citizens of sufficient strength to hold the balance of power; let the committee pledge to be on the ground at the opening and remain until the close and with-hold their ballots until near close, then meet and if any one has violated the rules of honest and fair play in the judgment of all the committee, let each member cast their vote for the candidate who has acted in the spirit of fairness and the golden rule. Then in the judgment of this committee if each candidate has acted as he should, having no one working on the ground on election day for the purpose of securing votes, then let each member vote for his individual preference. We are due this much as good citizens to our county. Any one thinking as I do on this matter, or should they have any suggestions, I would be glad to hear from any one that desires to join their friend in any movement that has the promise of a square deal. John Stewart LOCAL AND PERSONAL Dr. B.L. Bridges was in Americus Tuesday. Mr. Will Crews, of Albany, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. C.H. Greene. Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Johnson visited near Shiloh Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Strange, with family, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Perry Wimbish. Mr. E.T. Lightner, of Ideal, was in the city the past week. Mrs. T.C. Tondee has returned from Worth county where she has been the guest of relatives here this week. Mrs. Royal of Rupert, is the guest of relatives here this week. Mr. Bob Wells, of Friendship , was in town this week. Mr. R.L. Tondee, the Typographical Artist, of Dawson, was shaking hands with his many friends here Friday. Mesdames J.F. and L.G. Stewart and Miss Maude Hillman made a shopping trip to Americus. SAD DEATH OF MR. W. A. PERRY In the death of Mr. W.A. Perry, occurring at his home near Andrew Chapel, on last Wednesday night, Schley County loses one of her most valued citizens and the community in which he lived also sustains an irreparable loss. Perhaps no man has ever spent his whole life in this county that could lay claim to so many true friends as did he. For honesty of purpose, fidelity to his home and church and doing charitable deeds, his record would be hard to surpass. He leaves a wife and several daughters who shall receive the entire sympathy of our people. The funeral services were conducted in the Methodist church here Thursday afternoon conducted by his pastor, Rev. R.E. Bailey. JUDGE TAYLOR'S FIRE AND STORM Judge P.E. Taylor, Sec. and Treasurer of the Farmers Fire Insurance Company of Georgia, for the division composing the counties of Schley, Marion and Chattahoochee, issues a statement which shall be gratifying to all the members of this company. Judge Taylor's statement shows the average annual rate since July 1895, when the company was organized, for each $1000 insurance to be only $1.55; that all of the losses of the division have been properly paid and is regarded by all just as safe as the old time companies that charge five times the premium. Judge Taylor was also much gratified upon receiving a report from the headquarters stating that this division had excelled all others both in promptness and low cost of insurance. Every farmer in Schley should have his property insured in this company. HELP TO IMPROVE YOUR COUNTY NEWSPAPER We wish to extend thanks for the nice communication from Glenn Holly which appears in this issue. The columns of the News are always open to any section of the county for any matter of news and would appreciate a weekly letter. If you wish to favor us with a weekly letter, send in or call and we will gladly furnish you with postage and stationary and will greatly appreciate your help in trying to give the general happenings of the county. Let us hear from Midway, LaCrosse and Andrew Chapel. CENSUS TAKING IN SCHLEY On Friday, the enumerators already commissioned for the taking of the census in this county will begin their work. Two weeks only are required to complete their canvass. The men appointed are all active and in good health and they should have no trouble in getting through in that time. Experience has shown that one of the things that worry the census men is getting full and truthful answers from the people they interrogate. Some refuse to tell from their fear that the information might be used in the collection of taxes, or in the making of the assessments. But such is not the case. It is all on the quiet. The tax collector of the city and county will receive no aid from Uncle Sam's men who will take the census. Contrary to the general belief, the census enumerator gives out no information which they receive. Everything told them is confidential and they could not if they would "tip off" the tax officers to the amount of property possessed by any firm or individual. GLENN HOLLY ITEMS A nice rain fell Tuesday which was needed very much. Farmers are glad to see the refreshing showers as they have been planting cotton for the past several days. Mr. B(oyce) T(ucker) Rainey returned home from Atlanta last Sunday where he has been attending the Atlanta Medical College. Mr. and Mrs. Jim McCorkle and little daughter, Mary Kate, of Bronwood, have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. J.F. McCorkle for the past few days. Miss Fannie Pearl Fletcher, of TyTy, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Will Owens. Miss Lucy Rainey was the guest of her brother Col. T.B. Rainey, of Buena Vista, last week. Miss Estelle Persons, of Doyle, spent a few days last week the guest of her brother, Mr. J.M. Persons. Mr. Alvin Snipes and Miss Ora Snipes spent Saturday and Sunday as the guest of their sister, Mrs. Lizzie Wells, near Tazewell. A delightful party of the past week was given Saturday evening by Miss Irene Wall, in honor of her birthday. The parlor and reception hall had many vases of beautiful flowers. Little Misses Vera Snider, Mary George Wall and Thelma Collins served punch to the guests in the hall. Miss Naomi Tondee and Annie Mae Stewart furnished music throughout the afternoon. A game of matchless love making was played, Miss Anna Belle Harper receiving the prize, a beautiful belt pin. The games were followed by a delicious ice and cake course. We would like for someone from Lewis, Midway and Concord to write to the News. Violet. end # 15

Schley County GaArchives News.....Issues 43-50 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 December 10, 2005, 7:42 pm The Schley County News 1909 The Schley County News Friday, Nov. 5, 1909 No. 43 FOR SALE 230 acres of desirable farm land 1 mile and a quarter of town. 1 good new six room dwelling house and two 3 room tenant houses, and other necessary out houses. R.E.L. Eason LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Georgia, Schley County By virtue of an order of the court of Ordinary of said county will be sold at public outcry, on the first Tuesday in December 1909 at the court house in said county, between the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situate in said county to wit: All of lot of land number ninety seven (97), all of lot of land number one hundred and twenty seven (127), and all of lot of land number one hundred and twenty eight (128), lying and being in the 30th district of said county, containing in all six hundred acres more or less. Also one house and lot in the city of Ellaville, Ga., situated on the north west corner of Broad and Murphy streets, said lot containing one acre of land more or less. Sold for the purpose of paying debts and distribution among the heirs. Terms cash. This Nov. 1st, 1909 Claude Dixon, Adm. on Estate of Mrs. M.G. Dixon. ___________________________________ The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie McNeal deeply sympathize with them in the loss of their baby, its death occurring on Thursday morning. The burial will take place at Fellowship church this afternoon. WHITE-PATTON Early Sunday morning at the home of the bride's parents on Benson Street, Miss Lois Claire White and Dr. Robert Patton were united in marriage, Rev. O.L. Kelly officiating. The parlor was artistically decorated with cut flowers which added a dainty note of color to the back ground of ferns and palms. Owing to the recent bereavement of the bride's family, the ceremony was a very quiet one, only the relatives and a few chosen friends were present. The bride is the cultured daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.H. White and has endeared herself to hosts of friends all over the state as well as here in Hartwell where she has won an envied place in the esteem of all by her charming traits of character. She is a graduate of the State Normal School at Athens and for two years was a valuable teacher of the Hartwell Institute. Dr. Patton is a well known young business man of our town and has numbers of friends who wish for him and his bride all happiness in their new life. Dr. and Mrs. Patton left on the six o'clock train for South Georgia, where they will be for a short while, after which they will be at home to their friends at their new home on Benson Street.---The Hartwell Sun. _____________________________________ We have some very fine photo's taken of different scenes of Ellaville. They are on nice post cards. The scenes are beautiful. Call and let us show them to you. 2 for 5 cents, or 25 cents per doz. (Transcriber's note: We have what I believe to be three of the post card scenes mentioned here in the Schley photo archives, contributed by Ernie Jones. This helps to date the postcards.) http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/photos.html PUBLIC SALE Will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder, at my home in this county, on Tuesday, 23rd day of November 1909, the following personal property, to wit 125 bushels of corn, 1500 bushels of fodder, 4 head fattening hogs, 1 good Tison and Jones buggy, 1 two horse wagon, cotton planter and other farming utensils, and household and kitchen furniture.---T.B. Gilmore. FOR SALE 1 two seated Surrey and harness in good condition, also 1 Square Piano (Vose) cheap. Address S.J. Reese, Ellaville, Ga., Route 2. end # 43 The Schley County News Friday, Nov. 12, 1909 No. 44 CHEAP MONEY J.C. Rainey and J.H. Cheney have made especial arrangements with the Western Capitalist whereby they can loan to all who wish to borrow money, on five year loans, on real estate, at a remarkable low rate of interest. If you want to borrow money, see us before doing so. We can save you money...............Rainey & Cheney. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Dr. C..G. Jones purchased the home of Mr. T.C. Tondee on Oglethorpe street and will reside there in the future. CARD OF THANKS We are very grateful and appreciate the kind and tender services rendered by those who were so attentive during the illness and death of our little one. We take this method of expressing our feelings to one and all. Most Respectfully, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McNeal BRYANT-HAMBRIC A marriage of much local interest and one that came as a surprise to their many friends was that of Miss Lilla Mae Bryant to Mr. George Hambric, the ceremony being performed at the home of Rev. C.D. Carter on Thursday night. Miss Bryant was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bryant, who reside near Midway. For the past few months she had been attending school here, boarding at the home of Mrs. E.W. Strange. While she was still quite young, she possessed many personal charms that made her a favorite among a wide circle of friends. (Transcriber's note: She was 19, he was about 23. Correct spelling of the name is HAMBRICK.) Mr. Hambrick is a progressive young farmer, of Macon county. MASONIC NOTES Members of the Washington Lodge, Masons, enjoyed a bountiful oyster supper at the Lodge room Thursday night. The committee on arrangements, Messrs. J.T. Royal, Rogers Williams, and E.H. Morrison, did well their part and every thing was in tip-top order ere the hour for refreshments arrived. After refreshments, the Craft was again called to Labor. and several interesting discussions on the good of Masonry were entered into. Bro. W.D. Murray also gave an interesting report of his visit to the Grand Lodge recently held at Macon. All the members are urged to be on hand at the next regular Communication, as arrangements will be launched with the view of having a big celebration during the coming holidays. Be on hand Brethren. end # 44 The Schley County News Friday, Nov. 19, 1909 No. 45 TELEPHONE LINE SOLD TO MR. CHAS. W. PICKARD A trade that for some weeks has been under way between Messrs. P.E. McDaniel and C.W. Pickard for the phones, lines and other equipment of the Reynolds and Butler Telephone Exchanges has been consumated and on yesterday Mr. Pickard formally assumed charge of the entire system. Mr. Pickard is a former Marion county boy and was reared at Tazewell, but most of recent months has resided at Ellaville having owned and operated the telephone lines of that section. He is one of most enterprising and popilar men ever reared in the splendid county of Marion. He is a good business man and a genial gentleman as well.---Butler Herald. EXECUTOR'S SALE Georgia, Schley County By virtue of authority vested in me as executor of the last will of H. Scarborough, lately of Schley County, Georgia, I will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the door of the Court house in Ellaville, Schley county, Georgia on First Tuesday in December next--commencing at 10 o'clock a.m. and continuing from day to day until all property is disposed of-- all the real estate, consisting of one 10 room house and lot on west side and south west corner of public square and one 3 room house and lot on south west corner of College and Broad streets, in the town of Ellaville, Schley County, Georgia; also 405 acres more or less of farm lands, three miles east of Ellaville, Georgia, and consisting of west half of lot of land number 133 in 29th district, and whole of lot No. 108 and west half of lot 107 in the 30th district of said county; also vacant city lot No. 7 in block 2, fronting on McGarrah street, Americus, Sumter County, Georgia; also 30 acres of unimprov! ed land in the county of Wakulla, state of Fla.; also all the personal property, to be sold at the residence in Ellaville, Ga,. consisting of household and kitchen furniture, two mules and one two horse wagon. All of said property to be sold as above subject to rights of tenants for 1910, unless sold sooner on a private bid satisfactory to the heirs named in said will. Said property is sold to pay debts of said estate and for distribution to heirs named in said will. This 8th day of November 1909. John N. Scarborough, Executor Americus, Ga. end # 45 The Schley County News Friday, Nov. 26, 1909 No. 46 COMING, COMING! COMING! "THE MIGHTY HAWG SHOWS" Will Exhibit At Ellaville Saturday Dec. 4th, Afternoon and Night. Positively the only Large Show Playing Ellaville this Season. MORE TRAINED ANIMALS, OPEN DENS, PRETTY LADIES AND BANDS OF MUSIC THAN all other Exhibitions combined playing Ellaville this year. DON'T FAIL TO SEE the only Somersault Elephant in the world, and the pure white baby Camel, and the Orchestriana, the pride of all music lovers. The racing Camels. The spectacular street parade, $150,000 invested in parade feature. _________________________ LOCAL AND PERSONAL Misses Bobby and Minnie Royal have returned to LaGrange to again take up their studies. Miss Lucy Baldwin who is teaching at Tazewell is spending a few days with her sister. Mrs. H.J. Williams. Mr. Ed Woods of Dawson spent Thursday here. DEATH CLAIMS TWO IN ONE HOME The home of Mr. T.R. Oliver, who lives near Midway, was unusually saddened within the past week. The death of his aged mother which occurred on last Sunday night, and the subsequent death of his wife Mrs. T.R. Oliver, occurring Thursday night, being the two heart rending causes that brought grief, not only to the family, but to the entire community as well. The elder Mrs. Oliver died of a complication of troubles, while Mrs. T.R. Oliver's death was due to a paralytic stroke. end # 46 The Schley County News Friday, Dec. 3, 1909 No. 47 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. S.J. Jordan of Jordanville was here yesterday on business. Mrs. C.H. Smith left Thursday for a visit to Savannah. Miss Pickard of Montezuma is the guest of Miss Eva Pickard. Miss Annie Mae Stewart is at home from Forsyth where she attended school. Mrs. C.G. Jones is on a visit to her son, Mr. J.S. Jones at Columbus. Mrs. S.B. Baldwin and little son Lindsay, of Atlanta are with Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Lindsay. Mr. Charles Wall, of Oglethorpe was in Ellaville this week. Miss Maymie Freeman of Waverly Hall, is with her sister, Mrs. J.L. Duncan. Mesdames S.A. Royal, G.C. Dyus and J.T. Royal went down to Americus Tuesday. Mrs. L.W. Gardner (shud be L.B. Gardner, nee Nancy Amanda Hill), of Oglethorpe is the guest of parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.Z. Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Snider, of Sumter county, was in Ellaville Friday. Mrs. Johns and daughter, Miss Irene, of Bishop, and Mrs. J.B. Easterlin, of Andersonville were the pleasant guests of Mrs. C.B. Johnson for several days. Mr. Claude Pilcher and Miss Mammie Holloway, both of the Andrew chapel settlement, were happily married at the home of Rev. C.D. Carter here Sunday afternoon. A recent deal in real estate near Ellaville, that further goes to show that Schley county land is still on the rise, was the purchase of the S.C. Eason farm of 50 acres on last Wednesday by Mr. Lee Snider, of Sumter county, at the neat sum of $2300.00. Mr. Snider is an old Schley county citizen and our people will gladly welcome him back. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to all creditors of the estate of W.G. Heath, late of said county; deceased,. to render in an account of their demands to me within the time prescribed by law, properly made out. And all person indebted to said deceased are hereby requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This December 3rd, 1909. Mrs. Eva Heath, Administratrix of W.G. Heath. Georgia, Schley County--- J.L.B. Ursy(Usry), Guardian of Edgar and Emmett Ursy, having applied to me to be discharged from such Guardianship, let all persons concerned show cause before me at the court house in said county on the 1st Monday in January 1910 why such application for discharge should not be granted. Witness by official signature. This December 1st 1909. Phil E. Taylor, Ordinary. end # 47 The Schley County News Friday, Dec. 10, 1909 No. 48 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. J.G. Collins of Bronwood spent Monday in Ellaville. Mrs. R.F. Tison is on a visit to Col. and Mrs. E.B. Rainey at Buena Vista. Mrs. Robert Goodson, of White Springs, Ala., spent a few days last week with Mrs. W.H. Collins. Mrs. P.H. Murray of Bronwood is here on a visit to relatives. Mrs. Ford Stewart spent Wednesday in Americus. Miss Whitehead, of Waverly Hall, is the pleasant guest of Mrs. R.M. Murphey. Miss Beryl Jones returned to Columbus after a few days stay with parents. Dr. Desport of Columbus, was here yesterday in consultation with Dr. Bridges in the case of Miss Emma Pickard who has been quite sick for several months. ENTERTAINMENT The pupils of Chas. F. Crisp Institute and the members of Miss Beckham's Music Class invite their friends and patrons to an entertainment to be given Friday night December 17th. A short play entitled "Box of Monkeys" will be presented by (a) cast of fine characters. Members of Miss Beckham's class will complete the program in their delightful manner. Admission fee of 25 and 15 cents will be charged to defray expenses. __________________ The City Council has purchased a gasoline engine and compressor for the Artesian Well, and so as soon as it arrives and can be installed and the tower is completed, Ellaville will have all the water necessary. SCHLEY COUNTY LANDS BRING GOOD PRICES The public sale Tuesday which by the way was the largest held before the court house door in many years was largely attended and all property sold brought satisfactory prices to parties interested. The Dixon farm of 600 acres was purchased by Mrs. Lilly Dixon and Mr. Claude Dixon at the price of $9000. The Dixon home was also bought in by the heirs at 1150.00. The Scarborough lands of 400 acres was bought by Mr. J.T. Royal at $37000. The two story house in Ellaville was bought by Mr. A. wall at $1250. The home on Broad Street purchased by Mr. J.T. Stewart at $1150. Quite a lot of personal property was also sold all of which bringing good prices. ERROR CORRECTED In our last issue it appeared that $8 per month of board at the A.M. College, it should have been $6. Read the notice again in this issue. During the fall term 45 young men, by actual count, have earned from one to one dollar and fifty cents on Saturdays in the stores of Americus. In addition to this the surveying crew do a lot of surveying throughout a number of counties at from $2 to $4 per day. Some boys pay their entire expenses. The cadets will fight a sham battle on the 15th, inst. to which the public is invited. This event should be of special interest to Schley county people, for the reason that on that occasion, Capt. H.W. Rainey of Schley will be in command of the entire battalion. SEND YOUR BOYS AND GIRLS TO THE AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL SCHOOL AT AMERICUS, GA. Every place in the dormitory filled during the fall term. One of the prettiest homes in Americus, open(s) Jan. 1st, for a girl's dormitory. Girls occupy a building 300 yards from boys dormitory. Matron for each building. Separate dining halls. Room provided for 20 more boys. A regular high school course, five teachers. Girls; Domestic Science, dress- making, etc. Laboratory, wood and black-smith shops well equipped. A battalion of cadets. Good moral environment. Tuition free. Board $6.00 per month. Spring term opens Jan. 4. Students on the rolls from ?? states, five congressional districts and ?? counties. Write the principal, J.M. Collum, Americus, Ga. for catalogue and place in the school before all the places have been taken. Call on Hon. E.L. Bridges, trustee, for information. end # 48 The Schley County News Friday, Dec. 17, 1909 No. 49 LOCAL AND PERSONAL The water tower on public square is near completion. Mrs. W.W. Lumpkin made a visit to Americus this week. Mrs. Aldine Pickard of Buena Vista spent Friday here. The Home Mission and Parsonage Aid Societies will meet at the home of Mrs. W.E. Drane on Monday afternoon. All Ellaville will regret to lose Maj. E.S. Baldwin and family who will make their home at Oglethorpe in the future. Mr. W.S. Coleman, of Cedartown, spent a couple of days here this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Cheney. Mr. Barney Pickard, of Montezuma, and Mr. Ed Pickard, of Tazewell, were here this week, coming to see Miss Pickard who has been quite sick. Those going over to Americus Tuesday shopping were, Mrs. S.C. Collins, Miss Ruth Wall, Miss Mary Williamson, Miss Minnie Cheney and Mrs. J.H. Cheney. Mrs. L.E. Tondee is on a visit to Mrs. Clark Doster (nee Luella Woods), at Rochelle. Mrs. A.A. Arrington and Miss Alice Arrington went down to Americus today. Misses Vera Mott and Anna Mae Stewart spent Friday in Americus. Sheriff Lumpkin spent this week with friends in Alabama. Col. J.N. Scarborough of Americus was here this week on business. Col. R.L. Maynard, of Americus, was here today on legal business. Mrs. T.F. Rainey is visiting her son Watson at the Third District Agricultural College at Americus. Mrs. J.R. Jordan and Mrs. H.F. Dixon are spending a few days in Americus. Mrs. Ford Stewart, after a stay of several weeks, left Wednesday for her home in Marion. Mr.and Mrs. R.E.L. Walters are on a visit to relatives at Graves Station. Mrs. T.G. Cheney returned to Montezuma Thursday after a pleasant stay of several days. Mrs. Rogers Williams left for Athens Sunday, where she goes to spend Xmas with parents. Messrs. A.A. Arrington and W.T. Tondee made a trip to Ideal on last Tuesday, prospecting with the view of establishing a mercantile business at that place. FOR SALE OR RENT My 4 horse farm of 250 acres near LaCrosse. Apply to G.H. Walker, 528 McGarrah Street, Americus, Ga. MCNEAL--ELLIS A home wedding of much interest to their friends was that of Miss Dovie McNeal, of this place to Mr. Leon Ellis, of Midway, taking place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. McNeal on last Sunday afternoon. Rev. R.F. Williamson performing the ceremony in the presence of a number on invited friends. THE U.D.C. The U.D.C.'s held a very interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. S.C. Collins on last Friday afternoon. Quite a number entertainments were arranged to take place during the holidays for the purpose of raising money to apply to the appropriation made by the chapter to the drinking fountain on the public square. Let every body get enthused. GOOD ROAD STARTED The move is off, and with ten or more wagons and teams furnished to the county free by private citizens, and the county chain gang at work on the road between Ellaville and Americus, this public highway will in a few months shine with the best in the state. The people along this road are deeply interested, and are very liberal indeed. The crooks in the road are being straightened, the land owners readily giving the right of way. All pull together next year and we will (have) first class roads leading in every direction from our town. (Transcriber's Note: prior articles indicate the road spoken of here is between Ellaville and Americus.) ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE U.D.C. On Tuesday evening, December 25, the Daughters of the Confederacy will have an oyster supper and box party at the Auditorium of Crisp Institute. The young ladies of the town are all urged to bring a box lunch which will be sold for the nominal sum of 25 cents, the buyer having the privilege of lunching with the fair maiden from whom he purchased the box. Choicest of candles will be sold and we feel privileged to say that an evening of rare pleasure awaits all who attend. A short program will be rendered which we are sure will give an added charm to the evening's entertainment. Mrs. S.C. Collins, President. NOTICE TO MASONS The members of Washington Lodge, Masons, have arranged an interesting program for Monday, Dec. 27th, at which time the election and installation of officers will take place. A dinner will be spread at the hall at the noon hour. Masons and their families are cordially requested to be on hand. M.D. Herring, W.M. end # 49 The Schley County News Friday, Dec. 24, 1909 No. 50 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Alberta Dozier, of Atlanta, is with her mother, Mrs. M.E. Dozier. Miss Hurley, of Alabama, is the guest of Mrs. J.F. Woods. Haynes Collins is at home from school at Milledgeville, to spend a few days. Miss Lowe, of Columbus, is the guest of Miss Lila king. Mr. Edwards McCrory is at home from Atlanta to spend Xmas. Miss Lucy Baldwin leaves Sunday for Columbus to spend a few days. Capt. C.L. Peacock, of Douglasville, is here on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. J.H. Cheney (Grace Peacock). Miss Imogene Sears, came home from Faceville, to spend the holidays with parents. Miss Lila King, came home last week from Cuthbert, where she is in college, to spend Christmas. Miss Johnston, of Atlanta, will be the guest of Mrs. S.C. Collins for a few days during Christmas. Mrs. L.H. Peacock will leave Sunday for Jacksonville to visit her daughter, Mrs. E.L. McGowen. Mrs. W.J. Hodges and little grandsons, Burden and Russell, of Atlanta, are spending the holidays with Mrs. T.V. Bridges. Miss Susie Beckham left Friday for her home at Zebulon to spend the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Jordan, Mrs. E.L. Bridges and Mrs. E.M. Duncan went down to Americus shopping, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Murray will leave next week for a visit to their niece, Mrs. Augustus Lewis at Broxton. end # 50 File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/newspapers/issues43114nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 22.3 Kb

http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/statewide/churches/journalo265gbb.txt David Wall was kind enough to transcribe portions of John Wesley's journal which give his impressions of 1730 Georgia. I found the first hand descriptions of the land and circumstances very enlightening and thought some of you might find it of interest. Thank you, David. Harris

The Schley County News Friday, April 8th 1910 No. 14 LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Georgia, Schley County Judge A.M. Caskey and C.M. Rainey, executive upon the estate of Judge C.L. Battle, late of said county, deceased, having filed their petition for discharge, this is to cite all persons connected to show cause against the granting of this discharge, at the regular term of the Court of Ordinary for said county to be held on the first Monday in March 1910. P.E. Taylor Ordinary Georgia Schley County Arthur Hill having applied as executor for probate in solemn form of the last will and testament of Mrs. Catherine Hill, of said county, you as one of the heirs at law of said Mrs. Catherine Hill, are hereby required to appear at the Court of Ordinary for said county on the first Monday in May next, when said applications for probate will be heard. P.E. Taylor Ordinary LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Ed Strange has recently purchased a Halliday automobile. Mrs. Cecil Burt is on a visit to Americus. Mr. S.J. Etheridge went up to Columbus this week. Miss Anna Belle McCrory was in Americus Friday. Mr. S.C. Collins spent Sunday with family. Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Collins went down to Americus the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers Williams spent Thursday in Columbus. Mr. A.C. Murray and Mr. H.J. Williams spent last Friday in Americus. Misses Minnie and Bobbie Royal spent part of last week in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Putnam Stevens of Putnam, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Collins. Mr. and Mrs. Baugh of Waverly Hall, spent the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Baugh. Mrs. H.C. Davis was the guest of relatives in Americus the past week. Mrs. W.L. English with Miss Mary Fort of Americus, spent Friday very pleasantly here. Messrs. J.B. Williamson and E.W. Strange were in Smithville last Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Collins on last Sunday morning a little girl. Mrs. T.E. Snipes, of Poulan, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Morrison last week. Miss Bobbie Royal is successfully conducting a music class in Metter, Ga. Mrs. S.M. Ethridge is the guest of relatives in Columbus. Mrs. E.T. Lightner and daughter, Miss Mary, of Ideal spent a few days the past week with Dr. and Mrs. J.S. Lightner. A delightful party of the past week was that given by Miss Ruth Wall on Monday night in honor of Miss Lola King, who has been her charming guest the past week. Mrs. R.E. Bailey and Mrs. J.R. Jordan represented the local Foreign Missionary Society at the Convention in Camden last week. Mrs. E.L. McGowan returned to her home in Jacksonville Friday after a pleasant stay here, the guest of her mother, Mrs. L.H. Peacock. An automobile party consisting of Messrs. E.L. Bridges, D.A. Peacock and J.H. Cheney went up to Atlanta Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Chambliss have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Ruth Nelson Arrington and Mr. Ernest William Tullis(?) on the morning of Thursday, April 21 at half after eleven o'clock at the First Baptist Church Americus. U.D.C. HAD MEETING The Sarah Hornady Chapter U.D.C. held its regular meeting on Monday afternoon with Mrs. S.C. Collins. The subject being the Battle of Shiloh. We regret very much that so few of the members were present. MRS. COLLINS ENTERTAINED Mrs. T.A. Collins entertained her "42" club Thursday afternoon at her home on Oglethorpe Street. The s o e cards were hand painted violets. The game was followed by a delicious luncheon served at the small tables. end # 14

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Lawhorn, Annie Kate December 3, 2005 ************************************************ 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 December 10, 2005, 3:05 am The Tri-County Journal and Chattahoochee Chronicle Wednesday, December 7, 2005 ANNIE KATE LAWHORN Mrs. Annie Kate Lawhorn, age 92, of Ellaville, died at her residence on Holloway Road on Saturday afternoon, December 3, 2005. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 7 in Ellaville Cemetery. Dr. David Hunter officiated. The family received friends at the cemetery following the service. Mrs. Lawhorn was born April 7, 1913 in Troup County, the daughter of the late George S. "Jesse" Wilson and Annie Mae Colquitt Wilson. Her husband with whom she would have celebrated a seventy-third anniversary on December 25 of this year, preceded her in death on November 13, 2005. Mrs. Lawhorn was a homemaker and a Baptist. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Americus and Sumter county. P.O. Box 1434, Americus, Ga. 31709. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Annie Sue Lawhorn Rish and Bill Rish of Macon and Katie Hazel Lawhorn McCormick and Dewey McCormick of Americus; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Glen E. and Kim Lawhorn, all of Ellaville, eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Hancock funeral home of Americus, ga. was in charge of arrangements. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/l/lawhorn503nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.9 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Photo Person.....Hill, Robert Byron ************************************************ 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: Ernie Jones [email protected] December 10, 2005, 1:51 am Source: Unavailable Name: Robert Byron Hill Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/hill281nph.jpg Image file size: 47.2 Kb R. Byron Hill Address: Ellaville, Georgia Entered Service: December 22, 1941 Branch of Service: U.S. At,y Field Artillery Trained at Cheyenne, Wyoming; Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Camp Shelby, Mississippi; Fort Bragg, North Carolina Overseas: January 6, 1945 Served in European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Engagements: Central Europe Awarded: European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon Returned to United States: March 10, 1946 Discharged at Camp Gordon, Georgia, March 12, 1946 Rank: First Lieutenant, served 52 months Present Occupation: Farmer Additional Comments: "Service Record Book of Men and Women of Schley County, Georgia" sponsored by the Thomas E. Wall Post No. 191, American Legion, Ellaville, Ga. Assisted by the Schley County Business Men. Located in the Ellaville library. Robert Byron Hill was the son of Otis Clyde and Dorothy Cheney Hill. He died Dec. 1, 2005. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/hill281nph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Hill, Robert Byron December 1, 2005 ************************************************ 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 and Linda Adams December 10, 2005, 12:16 am Tri-County Journal & Chattahoochee Cronicle Robert Byron Hill 4/11/1918-12/1/2005 ELLAVILLE, GA --- Mr. Robert Byron Hill, age 87, of Ellaville, GA died Thursday evening, December 1, 2005 at Sumter Regional Hospital in Americus, GA. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, December 4, 2005 at 3:00 PM at Ellaville United Methodist Church, with Rev. Clarence Cawthorne, Rev. Brooks Partain and Rev. Scott Brenton officiating. Burial will follow in the Ellaville Cemetery. Mr. Hill was born in Schley County on April 11, 1918. He was the son of Otis Clyde Hill and Dorothy Cheney Hill. On March 31, 1946, he married Charline Callaway Hill, who survives him. Other survivors include a son, Robert Byron, Jr., of Ellaville; two daughters and son in law, Virginia Hill and Steve Austin, of Ellaville, and Cheney Hill Reinhart, of Americus. Three grandchildren include Alison Austin, Stephen Austin, and John Byron Reinhart. He was preceded in death by a son, Clyde Callaway Hill. Mr. Hill graduated from Gordon Military College, Barnesville, and the University of Georgia, Athens. He was a veteran of World War II, having served for five years in the European theatre as a Lieutenant in the United States Army Infantry. Mr, Hill was a large landowner, cattleman, and horseman. In the ‘50’s and ‘60’s he raised and trained registered quarter horses. His R. B. Hill Farms bred fine American Quarter Horse champions. His most famous stallion was “Eli Seiman”. Mr. Hill was also engaged in forestry and conservation. He was Soil Conservation Supervisor of the Chattahoochee Area and a Director of the Schley County Board of ASCS for 45 years. He was also a member of Ellaville United Methodist Church where he served on the Administrative Board and was Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He was a charter member of the Ellaville Lions Club and a member of American Legion Post 191. Pallbearers will include Jim Sellars, Joe Fletcher, Neal Synder, John Gill, Clarence Welch, Ray Wurtz, Henry Sellars, Eddie C. Baisden and Marc Ellis. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Saturday, December 3, 2005 at Watson-Giddens Funeral Home in Ellaville, GA. Watson-Giddens Funeral Home of Ellaville, GA is in charge of arrangements. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/h/hill502nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 3.0 Kb

Schley County GaArchives News.....MR. S.C. EASON MURDERED. HIS SLAYERS CAPTURED. January 13, 1911 ************************************************ 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 December 9, 2005, 11:00 pm The Schley County News January 13, 1911 MR. S.C. EASON MURDERED. HIS SLAYERS CAPTURED. Supposed to Have Been One of the Foulest Murders Occurring in Schley County in Many Years. Our city was thrown into wildest excitement on last Monday night, the 2nd, when it was generally announced that Mr. S.C. Eason, a highly respected citizen of our county, had met with foul play in the negro section of the city. The facts of the incident, as developed later were practically as follows: Mr. Eason had been in Ellaville in the afternoon attending to some business, and was returning to his home out beyond the negro section. On his way he stopped at a negro store, operated by a negro by the name of Dawson Jordan, quite a number of negroes being on hand. Shortly after his arrival there, it would seem, that a conspiracy was formed among the negro aggregation, and the said Jordan landed upon Mr. Eason witrh a weapon of some kind beating him unmercifully over the head, at which time he was also shot at twice by a negro by the name of Charles Pickett, Jordan also shooting at him after he had fallen to the floor in an unconscious condition. It was also shown that a negro by the name of Murray Burton was ever present throughout the whole affair, aiding and abetting in the dastardly crime. After Mr. Eason had been almost finished, Jordan, in company with his "pal," Burton, stood over the body of Mr. Eason with a pistol in his hand until the city marshal arrived, who he had sent for. When the marshal arrived the negroes stated that there was nothing the matter with Mr. Eason, that he was only trying to play "possum." The marshal seeing no signs of any wounds, and as Mr. Eason wouldn't talk, took the negroes at their word, and started to the lock-up with him, but later investigations proved that he had been shot in the back, through the kidneys, also having several dangerous wounds on the head. Mr. Eason was then carried to the home of his brother here, where he was given every medical aid possible, but death came the following night at 9 o'clock. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/newspapers/mrsceaso113nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 2.7 Kb

Schley-Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Hill, Catherine (Murray) March 26, 1910 ************************************************ 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 December 5, 2005, 11:32 am The Schley County News Friday, April 1st, 1910 No. 13 THE REAPER DEATH ENTERS OUR FOLD Our town and surrounding community was thrown into deepest sorrow on last Saturday when it became generally known that Mrs. Catherine Hill, widow of Elbert Hill, had passed to the great beyond. The Allwise One has seen fit to call to her reward, one of the most loved and estimable ladies of our town, a woman none knew but that they loved her. Mrs. Hill was a most devout Christian and had been a member of the Methodist church for over 50 years. She had reached the ripe old age of 78 after living a life filled with many good and meritorious deeds. Always lending a helping hand when one was needed and possessing many other lovable traits. Our town has indeed sustained a loss in the death of Mrs. Hill, a loss that time only, can alleviate but not erase. To the inconsable relatives and friends we offer our heartfelt sympathy to you in your trying hour but none can do more than say "Thy will, O Lord, be done, not ours for thou knowest best thy work." The funeral was conducted with impressive ceremony Sunday at 11 o'clock amidst a host of sorrowing relatives and friends who had assembled together to pay a last tribute to their loved one whose spirit now rests peaceably with it's maker. Additional Comments: Nancy Catherine Murray Hill was the daughter of John S.C. Murray and Julia Ann Royal Murray and was born Aug. 31, 1831. She married Elbert Hill on Jan. 6, 1859 in Schley Co. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/h/hill500nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 2.1 Kb

Schley-Dooly County GaArchives Obituaries.....Carswell, Benjamin March 25, 1910 ************************************************ 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 December 5, 2005, 11:16 am The Schley County News Friday, April 1st, 1910 No. 13 A GOOD CITIZEN HAS PASSED AWAY On last Friday the earthly spirit of Benjamin Carswell took its heavenly flight, thereby deprving Schley county of a most valued and popular citizen. Mr. Carswell had not long been a resident of this county, coming from Dooly and moving down near Lowe. Since he has been here, Mr. Carswell has made many warm friends who regretted very much to learn of his untimely death. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/c/carswell499nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb

The Schley County News Friday, April 1st, 1910 No. 13 A GOOD CITIZEN HAS PASSED AWAY On last Friday the earthly spirit of Benjamin Carswell took its heavenly flight, thereby depriving Schley county of a most valued and popular citizen. Mr. Carswell had not long been a resident of this county, coming from Dooly and moving down near Lowe. Since he has been here, Mr. Carswell has made many warm friends who regretted very much to learn of his untimely death. SCHLEY COUNTY MAY BE THE "BANNER COUNTY" Schley county has been well represented at the Third District Agricultural and Mechanical College at Americus, from the first day the school opened, and her boys have ranked well with those of the other thirty counties that have enrolled students at the school. It has been often said, by those in touch with other educational institutions of the state, that more mechanical and industrial work of a practical nature is being done in this school than all the other schools in the state. There is a contest on over there now that is attracting a lot of interest, if we are to judge from the comments of the press. In the shops of the school almost every article of wood and iron, that is in practical use in the home, or on the farm, is made by the students. The students are now preparing a permanent shop display for the state and other fairs. The students from the various counties have lined up to make individual county exhibits. The students from any county making the best industrial exhibits, will be awarded a banner which they will hold for one year, during which time the county will be known as the "banner county." The individual student making the best exhibit will be awarded a gold medal. Schley county citizens in Americus have invariably worked themselves to the front. Watson Rainey, Murray Cook, Glen Boland, Will Causey, Wats Ethridge and Tom E. Gresham have undertaken to bring the banner to Schley, and we are not doubting their ability to do so. The exhibit that these young men are now preparing will later be put on permanent exhibition at the court house here. Mr. Rainey is Capt. of Company C; Cook is 1st Sarg. of same company, while Boland is Sarg. Major of Battalion. Murray Cook graduates at the end of the term and will be one of the first graduates of the school. A third military company has recently been organized, together with a military band of 18 pieces. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. S. Williamson spent Sunday with family. Col. C.R. McCrory went down to Americus Thursday. Mrs. J.H. Cheney spent Thursday in Americus. Mrs. C.G. Jones is the guest of relatives in Columbus this week. Miss Alberta Dozier left this week for Atlanta. Mr. L.H. Steffins was in Americus Tuesday on business. Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Hill, of Reynolds, attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Elbert Hill here Sunday. Post-office inspector Wilson was in town Tuesday in regard to making an extension on Route No. 2. Mrs. L.B. Gardner, of Oglethorpe, was the guest of her father Mr. P.Z. Hill. (attending funeral of Mrs. Elbert Hill) The many friends of Cull Tom Rainey will learn with regret that he continues very ill. Hon. W.B. Wilson, of Butler, was here Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Elbert Hill. Mr. W.A. Walker, of Roberta, is the guest of his mother, Mrs. K.A. Walker. Miss Julia Peacock, of Douglasville, is the pleasant guest of relatives here this week. Mr. G.A. Hill, of Sylvester, was the guest of relatives here Saturday and Sunday. (Transcriber's note: Also, attending the funeral of Mrs. Elbert Hill.) Mr. Jack Woods, of Americus, was shaking hands with his many friends here Sunday. Mr. T.J. Collins, of Americus, was shaking hands with his many friends here this week. Dr. and Mrs. G.W. Fickling, of Butler, visited relatives here this week. (Transcriber's note: Also attending the funeral of Mrs. Elbert Hill.) Mr. W.T. Myers and daughter, Miss Ada Myers, visited relatives here this week. Miss Callie Slappey, of Americus, was the guest of friends here this week. Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Wilson, of Butler, visited relatives here this week, called here by the death of Mrs. Elbert Hill. Mrs. J.F. Stewart has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. J.R. Williams, in Americus, this week. Mr. H(amilton) H(enry) Hill, of Ochlochnee, was the guest of his son, R(obert) E(lbert) Hill, this week. (Also attending the funeral of Mrs. Elbert Hill.) Mr. and Mrs. Will Wiggins, of Albany, spent Sunday here with Mrs. A.J. Walters. Messrs. R. M(urray) Cameron and J.C. McCants, of Butler, visited relatives here this week. (Also in attendance for the funeral for Mrs. Elbert Hill.) Mrs. T.G. Cheney and little grandson, Merrill Robinson, of Montezuma, spent the week-end with relatives here. Mrs. J.A. Laramore, of Leslie, who has been the guest of Mrs. M.E. Dozier, for the past week, returned home Tuesday. Rev. R.E. Bailey has recently purchased an automobile and is now able to enjoy Schley's good roads. Miss Anna Belle McCrory left Wednesday for Macon where she will be the guest of Miss Mae Cannon. Mrs. Clarence Groover of Columbus, and Mrs. Clara Head, of Chicago, spent Tuesday very pleasantly here, the guest of Col. and Mrs. C.R. McCrory. Messrs. Arthur and Grady Murray, Harry Dixon, Harry Peacock and Chas. McNeil (McNeal) motored to Dawson and other extreme southern points Saturday. Mr. L.H. Steffins and family will leave next week for Timmonsville, S.C., where he goes to locate. Since he has been here Mr. Steffins has made a host of friends who regret very much to see him leave. Mr. A.C. Murray left this week for White Sulphur Springs, Fla., to be at the bedside of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Murray, who are both quite ill there. The News wishes them a speedy recovery. Mr. Lon Walters left Tuesday for Atlanta, where he goes to take a lucrative position. Mr. Walters has a host of friends here who regretted to see him go and the News wishes for him every success in the new field. ANNOUNCEMENT I take this method of announcing to the public that I have discontinued business here and I wish to thank one and all for their patronage and kindness shown me since I have been in your town. Respectfully. L.H. Steffins. AUCTION SALE NEXT SATURDAY Come to the auction sale next Saturday the 9th in front of the Court house and buy some of the goods put on sale at a bargain. There will be house hold goods, a horse and buggy, wagon and harness, etc. Don't fail to come for you will save money at the sale. SEND US YOUR NEWS AND WE'LL PUBLISH IT Should some one step up and say, You had a party last night? Who were there? What, were your refreshments? You had a visitor? Who were they? You took a trip? Where did you go? How long were you gone? Don't turn in disgust, or think the party impertinent, just read the next issue of the News and you'll understand. Your party will be written up, your visitor announced and an account of your trip that will interest your friends. The News wants news and the News must have news, so if you know of news, let the News know of your news, thereby enabling us to publish a news paper. Telephone No. 40 or 62 will do. CARD OF APPRECIATION We take this method of thanking the good people of Ellaville, and especially our near neighbors, for their many acts of kindness and demonstrations of loyal friendship shown us during the recent illness and very sad death of our precious mother, Mrs. Catherine Hill. Be thou assured, one and all that such acts of love and deeds of tender sympathy shall ever remain with us as one of the most highly appreciated recollections of the past. ELECTION TODAY WAS VERY QUIET The election today was very quiet and without any disorder whatsoever. Votes were cast from the opening of the polls to the closing hour. Below is given the number of votes each candidate received with the majority. While this is not the official count, it is nearly correct. For Clerk E.B. Barrow 195 M.D. Herring 221 Herring's majority was 26 For Receiver A.S. Rainey 175 J.H. Holloway 238 Holloway's majority was 63 For Collector W.L. Reid 185 H.W. Sellars 223 Sellars' majority was 38 For Treasurer M.B. Munn (Dunn?) 183 A.M. Caskey 224 Caskey's majority was 41 The other candidates, W.W. Lumpkin for Sheriff, S.B. Halstead for Surveyor, and Brad Teel for Coroner, received about the usual number of votes for candidates without opposition. THE REAPER DEATH ENTERS OUR FOLD Our town and surrounding community was thrown into deepest sorrow on last Saturday when it became generally known that Mrs. Catherine Hill, widow of Elbert Hill, had passed to the great beyond. The Allwise One has seen fit to call to her reward, one of the most loved and estimable ladies of our town, a woman none knew but that they loved her. Mrs. Hill was a most devout Christian and had been a member of the Methodist church for over 50 years. She had reached the ripe old age of 78 after living a life filled with many good and meritorious deeds. Always lending a helping hand when one was needed and possessing many other lovable traits. Our town has indeed sustained a loss in the death of Mrs. Hill, a loss that time only, can alleviate but not erase. To the inconsolable relatives and friends we offer our heartfelt sympathy to you in your trying hour but none can do more than say "Thy will, O Lord, be done, not ours for thou knowest best thy work." The funeral was conducted with impressive ceremony Sunday at 11 o'clock amidst a host of sorrowing relatives and friends who had assembled together to pay a last tribute to their loved one whose spirit now rests peaceably with it's maker. end # 13

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Mott, Patience May 20, 1906 ************************************************ 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 December 3, 2005, 2:55 pm The Schley County News Friday, May 25, 1906 No. 21 DEATH OF MRS. MOTT Surrounded by her children and grandchildren, Mrs. Patience Mott fell asleep last Sunday morning at her home near Lowe, after an illness of only a week's duration. Mrs. Mott had lived a long and profitable life, having reached her eighty-first birhday only three days previous to her death. She spent all of her days here in Schley county, where she was widely known and greatly beloved by all who knew her. Her life was truly one filled with Christian sunshine, crowned with acts of love and deeds of charity. We know of no higher tribute to pay to the memory of the good woman than to say that "she lived to bless mankind." The funeral services and burial took place at Friendship Church Monday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev. C.D. Carter. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/m/mott498nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Devane, Tom May 25, 1906 ************************************************ 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 December 3, 2005, 2:52 pm The Schley County News Friday, May 25, 1906 No. 21 MR. T.D. DEVANE DEAD Mr. Tom Devane died at his home three miles north of Ellaville, Thursday morning, the cause of his death being dropsey, from which he has been a sufferer for more than a year past. Mr. Devane was a good man and highly respected by all. His death is an unusually sad one, owing to the unfortunate fact that he leaves a family of motherless children, having lost his wife several years ago. His remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery today. Additional Comments: Does anyone know where Mr. Devane is buried? File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/d/devane497nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

Schley-Sumter County GaArchives Obituaries.....Daniel, Agnes May 15, 1906 ************************************************ 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 December 3, 2005, 2:18 pm The Schley County News Friday, May 18, 1906 No. 20 DEATH OF MISS DANIEL Miss Agnes Daniel, one of the most beloved young ladies of Sumter county, died at 11 o'clock last Tuesday night at her home near Americus, the end coming after an illness of some length. Funeral services were conducted from the residence of her uncle, Mr. R.L. McMath, at Americus, on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Daniel having visited Ellaville several times in the past, she made many friends here who will deeply regret to hear of her very sad death. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/d/daniel496nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.1 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Poole, Willie Thelma April 30, 1906 ************************************************ 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 December 3, 2005, 2:15 pm The Schley County News Friday, May 4, 1906 No. 18 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Poole lost their little two year old daughter, her death occuring at their home, near LaCrosse, on last Monday night. The funeral service and burial took place at Hopewell Church, the following Tuesday. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/p/poole495nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Schley-Sumter County GaArchives Marriages.....Strange, Eva C. - Childers, Zack S. April 26, 1906 ************************************************ 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 December 3, 2005, 2:08 pm The Schley County News Friday, April 27, 1906 A PRETTY HOME WEDDING The hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Strange was the scene of a happy marriage on Thursday evening, which united their charming daughter, Miss Eva to Col.Z.S. Childers, of Americus. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/vitals/marriages/strange82nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Marriages.....Battle, Lottie - Livingston, U.S. April 18, 1906 ************************************************ 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 December 3, 2005, 2:04 pm The Schley County News Friday April 20, 1906 No.16 MARRIAGE OF MISS BATTLE TO MR. LIVINGSTON Mrs. Edna K. Battle left for Unadilla last Tuesday, where she went to be present at the marriage of her daughter, Miss Lottie, to Mr. U.S. Livingston, of Macon. The wedding being solemnized on last Wednesday evening at the Methodist church of that place. Miss Lottie has many friends and relatives in this county who will receive the news of her marriage with much interest. Mr. Livingston, we understand holds a reponsible position with the Southern Portrait Co., as state manager of agencies. Immediately after their marriage they left for South Carolina, where they will spend several weeks, then returning to Macon, their future hime. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/vitals/marriages/battle81nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

The Schley County News Friday, March 25th 1910 No. 12 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Roger Williams was in Buena Vista Wednesday. Mr. Burt Murphy was in Americus last Monday. Mr. J.L.B. Usry, of Midway, was in town Tuesday. Mr. F.D. Lawhorn of Columbus, is visiting Mr. Tebe Ethridge. Mrs. Cecil Burt was in Buena Vista Wednesday. Dr. and Mrs. C.G. Jones spent Tuesday in Americus shopping. Mr. Forest Robinson, of Dawson was a Sunday visitor here. Mr. Grady Murray went up to Atlanta Sunday. The Methodist church now owns a nice piano. Mr. Tebe Ethridge, of Concord, was in town Friday. Mrs. T.A. Collins visited relatives in Montezuma this week. Miss Susie Beckham went down to Americus Saturday. Mrs. J.C. Rainey was in Americus shopping Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Jordan, Mrs. Cecil Burt and Mrs. Robt. Strange autoed to Americus last Saturday. Miss Sadie Heard spent the week-end with Mrs. Geo. Walker at LaCrosse. Mr. C.S. Wall is building a pretty home on West Ave., near his mother's new home. Mrs. E.W. Strange returned home Saturday from Atlanta where she has been for some time. Mr. J.B. Williamson and Mr. and Mrs.A.C. Murray autoed to Americus and other points Sunday. Miss Ruth Stewart, of Dawson, was the guest of relatives here Sunday. Mr. J.D. Duke of Ft. Valley, was in town Tuesday, buying and shipping peas. Mrs. H.C. Brawner, of Buena Vista, was the guest of Mrs. A.C. Murray Tuesday. Miss Mamie Freeman of Talbotton, is the charming guest of her sister, Mrs. J.L. Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Bridges and Col. J.H. Cheney autoed to Americus Thursday. Maj. E.S. Baldwin and Dr. Stephens of Oglethorpe, were here Friday. Mrs. McCoy, of Thomasville, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. E.M. Duncan. Mr. H.W. Hogg was the guest of friends in the Half-Million City Sunday. Miss Lizzie Lamar, of Dawson, was the pleasant guest of Mrs. H.J. Williams the past week. Mr. Arthur Myers, of Americus, was a business visitor here Sunday and Monday. Mr. J.C. Sears, now of Ft. Valley, spent Sunday very pleasantly with parents. Mrs. McCove, of Luthersville, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. W.E. Drane, last week. Miss Effie Myers, of Americus, was the charming guest of Mrs. M.D. Herring the past week. Miss Hunter Berry, of Bronwood, was the guest of Mrs. E.L. Bridges for a few days this week. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Baldwin, of Oglethorpe, spent a few days of last week with relatives. Mr. Lon Walters spent Wednesday in Americus, on business. Mrs. John C. Knight, of Chipley was the guest of her sister, Mrs. E.M. Duncan, the week-end. Little Miss Nell Lester, of Montezuma, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. T.A. Collins. Mrs. W.L. English and Mrs. S.A. Daniels, of Americus, spent Saturday with Mrs. J.R. Jordan. Rev. and Mrs. A.B. Wall, of Sycamore, were the welcome guests of friends and relatives here the weekend. Mrs. Roger Williams, Mrs. J.R. Jordan and Mrs. H.F. Dixon were among the Americus shoppers last Tuesday. Mrs. H.S. Lindsay and daughter, Miss Lucile Lindsay, spent a few days of the past week in Americus. Mr. and Mrs. Ford Stewart, of Macon, came down Saturday to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Stewart, for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Fulford and nephew, William Henry Payne, of Dawson, came up in their automobile Sunday and were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Eason. Miss Claude Livingston, after a pleasant stay here, the guest of Miss Dollie Allen, returned to her home in Smithville, via Reynolds, last week. Mrs. J.D. Lang, of Dawson, was the guest of friends here last week and while here Mrs. Lang delivered an excellent address on "Home Missions." Mrs. J.E. Stewart was called to Americus Wednesday, on account of the illness of her sister, Mrs. J. R. Williams, of which her many friends will regret to learn. McCRORY--McKELLAR Col. and Mrs. C.R. McCrory announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Bell, to Rev. Idus Eugene McKellar, of St. Marys, the wedding to take place in May. DOMINO PARTY One of the most delightful affairs of last week was the domino party at which Mrs. Roger Williams entertained. Mrs. Williams' home was fragrant with quantities of early spring blossoms. She received her guest in a becoming dress of light blue cloth. Mrs. Williams was assisted by Mrs. S.C. Collins. Mrs. Harry Dixon received the prize. AFTERNOON TEA Mrs. J.H. Cheney entertained the Sarah E. Hornady chapter, U.D.C. last Thursday afternoon. It was the first of a series of teas at which the members will entertain. Mrs. Cheney was assisted by her sister Mrs. E.L. McGowan, of Jacksonville, Mrs. T.A. Collins, and Mrs. S.C. Collins. These entertainments are to be given for the purpose of raising a fund which will go toward paying for the fount to be erected on the public square by this chapter, in commemoration of Schley's Confederate Soldiers. end # 12

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Eason, Spencer C. January 6, 1911 ************************************************ 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 December 3, 2005, 1:28 am The Schley County News Friday, January 13, 1911 FUNERAL SERVICES OF MR. S.C. EASON HELD The funeral services of Mr. S.C. Eason, who died at 9 o'clock last Tuesday night, was held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with burial in the Ellaville cemetery. Mr. Eason is survived by a wife and three small children; two brothers, Mr. R.E.L. Eason of this county and J.S. Eason, of Sumner, Ga. and two sisters, Mrs. A.C. Moirrison, of Laurel Hill, Fla., and Mrs. J.V. McCorkle, of this county. Additional Comments: Mr. Eason was the victim of murder. Story can be found in Schley archives. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/e/eason494nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

Schley County GaArchives News.....Spencer C. Eason Murdered January 13, 1911 ************************************************ 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 December 3, 2005, 1:19 am The Schley County News January 13, 1911 The Schley County News Friday, January 13th, 1911 MR. S.C. EASON MURDERED. HIS SLAYERS CAPTURED. Supposed to Have Been One of the Foulest Murders Occurring in Schley County in Many Years. Our city was thrown into wildest excitement on last Monday night, the 2nd, when it was generally announced that Mr. S.C. Eason, a highly respected citizen of our county, had met with foul play in the negro section of the city. The facts of the incident, as developed later were practically as follows: Mr. Eason had been in Ellaville in the afternoon attending to some business, and was returning to his home out beyond the negro section. On his way he stopped at a negro store, operated by a negro by the name of Dawson Jordan, quite a number of negroes being on hand. Shortly after his arrival there, it would seem, that a conspiracy was formed among the negro aggregation, and the said Jordan landed upon Mr. Eason witrh a weapon of some kind beating him unmercifully over the head, at which time he was also shot at twice by a negro by the name of Cjarles Pickett, Jordan also shooting at him after he had fallen to the floor in an unconscious condition. It was also shown that a negro by the name of Murray Burton was ever present throughout the whole affair, aiding and abetting in the dastardly crime. After Mr. eason had been almost finished, Jordan, in company with his "pal," Burton, stood over the body of Mr. Eason with a pistol in his hand until the city marshal arrived, who he had sent for. When the marshal arrived the negroes stated that there was nothing the matter with Mr. Eason, that he was only trying to play "possum." The marshal seeing no signs of any wounds, and as Mr. Eason wouldn't talk, took the negroes at their word, and started to the lock-up with him, but later investigations proved that he had been shot in the back, through the kidneys, also having several dangerous wounds on the head. Mr. Eason was then carried to the home of his brother here, where he was given every medical aid possible, but death came the following night at 9 o'clock. Jordan was immediately arrested so soon as it was ascertained that Mr. Eason was shot When arrested, he plead surprise. He was placed in jail here and kept until the following afternoon, then he was sent to Columbus for safe keeping, some fear being ascertained that trouble might ensue. Warrants were sworn out for quite a number of negroes, and they were held in jail until Coroner Teel had finished his inquest, which was for three days duration. After hearing much evidence, the jury retired and returned a verdict reading that: "The deceased had come to his death at the hands of Dawson Jordan, chas. Pickett and Murray Burton, the same being unjustifiable homicode." The prosecution was looked after by Col. J.H. Cheney, while the defendants were represented by Col. C.R. McCrory, of this place, and Col. J.E. Shephard, of Americus. All three of the negroes implicated are safely in jail. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/newspapers/spencerc112nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 3.7 Kb