Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Walker, Douglas February 19, 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 2, 2005, 2:18 pm The Schley County News Friday, February 23, 1906 LITTLE DOUGLAS WALKER DEAD The home of Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Walker, of Andrew Chapel, was visited with gloom and sadness on last Monday night when the angel of death entered therein and laid holy hands upon the innocent soul of their little bright eyed son, Douglas, and bore his little spirit to the glory land. Little Douglas had measels several weeks ago and relapsed, which eventually developed into pneumonia, an attack so stubborn that the most careful attention of skilled physicians and trained nurses proved fruitless. The funeral service was held at the Ellaville cemetery Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Dennis. Additional Comments: Cemetery survey for Ellaville cemetery from the History of Schley county indicates date of death as Feb. 21, 1909. Perhaps an error in reading the old stone. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/w/walker493nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Chambliss, Homer February 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 2, 2005, 2:05 pm The Schley County News Friday, February 23, 1906 DEATH OF MR. CHAMBLISS Information was received here Wednesday morning bringing with it the sad account of the death of Mr. Homer Chambliss, which occured at his home at Shiloh on last Tuesday night. Several weeks ago Mr. Chambliss fell a victim to that fatal malady, paralysis, from which he could never recover. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/c/chamblis492nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb

Schley-Muscogee County GaArchives Marriages.....Eubanks, Mary - Freeman, J.D. February 19, 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 2, 2005, 2:00 pm The Schley County News Friday, February 23, 1906 Miss Mary Eubanks was married to J.D. Freeman, of Columbus, on last Monday evening, the wedding occuring at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. Dread Carswell, at Lowe. Rev. C.D. Carter performed the marriage ceremony. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/vitals/marriages/eubanks80nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Schley-Marion County GaArchives Marriages.....Dixon, Annie - Burt, Cleve January 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 2, 2005, 1:55 pm The Schley County News Friday, January 19, 1906 WEDDING BELLS A very pretty wedding graced the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Dixon, on Thursday, at 3 o'clock p.m. when Mr. Cleve Burt and Miss Annie Dixon promised "to love and cherish until death do us part," Rev. W.K. Dennis officiating. The groom is a son of Mr. W.Z. Burt, of Buena Vista, and his bonny bride is one of the most estimable young ladies in Schley county. Hosts of warm friends join with the News in wishes for their happiness and success. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/vitals/marriages/dixon79nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Marriages.....Sellars, Addie - Tison, Lon December 10, 1905 ************************************************ 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 2, 2005, 1:48 pm The Schley County News Thursday, Dec. 14, 1905 A PRETTY HOME WEDDING A marriage of much interest to our people and especially to the social set of Hopewell community, was that of Miss Addie Sellars to Mr. Lon Tison on last Sunday afternoon, the 10th, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Sellars. Rev R.F. Williamson performed the ceremony in the presence of a large circle of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Tison will live in the future at their country home only a few miles from town, where they shall enjoy the high esteem and best wishes of all our people. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/vitals/marriages/sellars78nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Marriages.....Freeman, Rachael - Duncan, Joe Lee December 6, 1905 ************************************************ 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 2, 2005, 1:44 pm The Schley County News Thursday, November 23, 1905 FREEMAN--DUNCAN Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Rachael Freeman, of Waverly Hall, to Mr. Joe Lee Duncan, of this place, to take place at the home of Miss Freeman on the 6th of December. This marriage will prove one of much interest owing to the prominence of Mr. Duncan and popularity of Miss Freeman. She is a niece of Mrs. O.L. Peacock of this place and having frequently visited here, she claims many friends who will gladly receive the news that she is soon to make Ellaville her home. Mr. Duncan is one of our most popular and reliable merchants, and no young man in the county can lay claim to more friends than he. He is held in the highest esteem by all who know and appreciate his real worth. It is with profound pleasure the News makes mention of this coming affair. (from the Dec. 14th issue) MR. DUNCAN AND MISS FREEMAN MARRIED LAST WEEK According to previous announcement, Mr. J.L. Duncan and Miss Rachael Freeman were happily united in marriage at the home of the brides's parents, near Waverly Hall, last Wednesday night. The pretty home wedding was largely attended by relatives and friends of the contracting parties, and after a very impressive ceremony had been performed, the marriage party took the train for Ellaville, reaching here the following day. They were met at the depot, upon their arrival, by quite a number of friends, who gladly extended the hand of welcome and best wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan, for the present, will be at home to their friends at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Royal. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/vitals/marriages/freeman77nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Marriages.....Porter, Clyde - Livingston, A. W. March 16, 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 2, 2005, 11:33 am The Schley County News Friday, March 18, 1910 No. 11 PORTER-LIVINGSTON A marriage that caused much surprise here was that of Miss Clyde Porter, of Vicksburg, Ala., to Mr. A.W. Livingston, of this place, which occurred Wednesday, March 16th at the home of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Livingston returned home on the Seminole Limited Thursday morning. Mrs. Lingston is a charming young lady and was one of the most popular of her town. Mr. Livingston is the son of Mr. T.J. Livingston, of this place and a most promising young man. Mr. and Mrs. Livingston will make Ellaville their future home. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/vitals/marriages/porter76nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

The Schley County News Friday, March 18, 1910 No. 11 SCHLEY COUNTY FARMER MADE SERIOUS MISTAKE One of our Schley county farmers went into his cow stable the other night and by mistake mixed her up a nice mash in a box full of sawdust instead of bran. The cow merely supposing that the hard times had come and that they were all going to economize, meekly ate her supper and the man never discovered his mistake until the next morning when he milked the cow and she let down a half a gallon of turpentine, a quart of shoe pegs and a bundle of lath. OUR TOWN'S GREATEST NEED IS A GOOD DEPOT Two weeks ago, we published a short article on the great need of a decent depot for Ellaville. Very clearly it appears to us that our citizens must be satisfied with our present depot as we have not heard a single word on the subject. If we were able to get a depot without the aid of our citizens, gladly would we do so, but it will require the concerted move of all our citizens to have the required results. Our school, churches and many other business enterprises are the pride of all our townsmen, but have we any cause to be proud of such a depot as we have? And doesn't Ellaville do enough shipping and railroad business to warrant a more respectable building? A petition signed by every resident of this city, should be carried before the proper authorities by one or more of our most prominent citizens, who could talk the matter over with them, showing them the great need of a depot here. This plan appears to us a good one and if carried out would have the desired results. Everybody realizes that we are seriously in need of a depot and that it would add greatly to the beauty of our town. Everybody realizes also, that so long as one holds back, waiting for someone else to start a move, that we will never get a depot, for the railroad men will use the present one as long as the rotten timbers will hold, provided no effort is made by our people for something better. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stewart returned home Wednesday. Mrs. J.H. Cheney spent a few days of last week in Montezuma. Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Williams went down to Americus Thursday. Miss Imogene Sears is visiting in Americus this week. Miss Minnie Cheney returned home this week from an extended trip to Atlanta and other points. Miss Irene Murray returned home from a pleasant stay in Sumter City this week. Misses Minnie Drane Hornady and Elizabeth Drane, two charming little girls, of Buena Vista, visited relatives here this week. TWO NEGRO HOUSES ROBBED LAST WEEK Ellaville seems to be infested with local yeggmen as two negro houses have been robbed. On Saturday night the home of Henry Clay was broken into and some valuable papers belonging to Claude Williamson were stolen. On Sunday night, following, some one entered the home of Wiley Spivey and robbed a trunk belonging to Virginia Royal, a negro school teacher, of a purse containing $15 dollars. JUDGE RAINEY LOSES A HOUSE BY FIRE Judge J.C. Rainey lost a five room tenant house Thursday by fire. The house was occupied by Low Snipes and was completely destroyed. It was insured for about half the value of the building. BAD RESULTS OF A MORTGAGE An exchange gives an incident that illustrates the impossibility of telling where trouble resulting from a mortgage will end. A man mortgaged his farm to buy his wife a pair of earrings. The wife took in washing to pay the interest on the mortgage, and the first day lost one of the diamonds in the suds, and tried to hang herself in the barn, but the rope broke and she fell on a $150 Jersey cow and broke its neck. AVERAGE CHURCH GOER ALWAYS COMING IN LATE The average church goer much prefers going to church late; it makes a commotion and disturbs the minister in prayer, reading or sermon, and also draws attention to any new article of wearing apparel on the cavalier who may chance to be in attendance. Two minutes early is almost a crime in the eyes of really devout worshipers, who dislike to have their minds distracted by footsteps and the rustle of garments during the service. PORTER-LIVINGSTON A marriage that caused much surprise here was that of Miss Clyde Porter, of Vicksburg, Ala., to Mr. A.W. Livingston, of this place, which occurred Wednesday, March 16th at the home of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Livingston returned home on the Seminole Limited Thursday morning. Mrs. Livingston is a charming young lady and was one of the most popular of her town. Mr. Livingston is the son of Mr. T.J. Livingston, of this place and a most promising young man. Mr. and Mrs. Livingston will make Ellaville their future home. end # 11

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Woods (Womack), Mrs. Julia V. November 13, 1905 ************************************************ 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 2, 2005, 2:16 am The Schley County News Thursday, November 16, 1905 SHE SLEEPS WELL Never has the expression of grief over the death of any one in Ellaville been more general than was called forth by the passing away of Mrs. Julia V. Woods at her home in the early hours of Monday morning. After a protracted illness she seemed to grow decidedly better and anxious watchers at her bedside hoped for a speedy recovery, so the sadness of her death came as a terrible shock. As much as this good woman was loved and admired we hardly realized what she was to her family and the community until the lips went silent and the eyes were closed in their dreamless sleep. As one who gathered inspiration from her life we would bring this simple offering to lay upon the new made grave. "Purpose and not place gauge the lives of men and women." Duty well met and well performed the highest aim of the lofty characters who have blessed the world, and in contemplating the life of Mrs. Woods we feel that she measured fully up to the standard. She was the loving harmony in the home, the guiding spirit strong but gentle, tender and true in every relation of life, enriching the world and shedding an influence of gentleness and sunshine. Every moment of her useful life was spent in ministering to others. Mrs. Woods was throughly domestic and her life a home one, but possessing a mind of unusual strength, she found time for reading and kept abreast of the times, taking a deep interest in every thing for the betterment of humanity. The devoted children found in her their unfailing source of love and inspiration, and many orphans "rise up and call her blessed." Trials only made her stronger and braver, and her undaunted spirit soared serenly above every obstacle. The funeral service was impressively conducted by Rev. L.B. Davis, of Atlanta, at the Baptist church in the presence of a large company of sorrowing friends. Very comforting were the beautiful thoughts of the minister and he voiced the sentiments of all present in the high tribute paid the deceased . The casket was covered with floral offerings, and it seemed mete that she who loved flowers and gave them out so generously should rest beneath a bank of fragrant blossoms. Very tender is the sympathy that goes out to the bereaved. Aching hearts could not bear these painful separations if we did not know that sometime in "the beautiful isle of somewhere" we shall find those "we have loved long since and lost awhile." Unselfishness not aspiration is the object of God's benediction and it richly rests on the character of her who closing her eyes to earthly scenes has found "how beautiful it is to be with Christ." Mary Hornady. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/w/woodswom491nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 3.3 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Cordell, Mrs. E.M. November 15, 1905 ************************************************ 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 2, 2005, 2:09 am The Schley County News Thursday, Nov. 16, 1905 MRS. CORDELL DEAD After having suffered for several years, Mrs. E.M. Cordell died at her home near Americus Wednesday afternoon. He remains were carried to Fellowship church today were the last sad rights were impressively performed by her pastor. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/c/cordell490nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Marriages.....Hixon, Emma - Walters, John November 5, 1905 ************************************************ 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 2, 2005, 2:06 am The Schley County News Thursday, November 9, 1905 HIXON--WALTERS A marriage that somewhat came as a surprise to their many friends was that of Miss Emma Jett Hixon to Mr. John Walters, which occured at the home of Rev. O.L. Peacock on last Sunday morning. They prefering a quiet affair, rode to the home of Mr. Peacock and in the presence of a number of their closest friends a beautiful and impressive ceremony was performed. After which, they returned to the home of the bride's parents, Judge and Mrs. T.J. Hixon. These young people have a host of friends in the county who will with pleasure receive the news of their happy union, and will henceforth feel the deepest interest in their married life. The News extends best wishes. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/vitals/marriages/hixon75nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Dennis, Mrs. M.B. October 3, 1905 ************************************************ 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 2, 2005, 2:01 am The Schley County News Thursday, October 19, 1905 MRS. M.B. DENNIS DEAD After an acute illness of two weeks, Mrs. Dennis, mother of the beloved pastor of the Methodist church passed away at 8 o'clock Friday morning at the parsonage. Mrs. Dennis had been a great sufferer for years, but through all the trying days of physical weakness, her patient endurance called for the admiration and love of all who came into her gentle presence. Through all her illness she had the untiring attention of her loved ones, but the tender ministrations of physicians and friends were of no avail and the tired spirit found rest and peace in the sleep that God giveth to His beloved children. The remains accompanied by members of the family were taken on the noon train to Plantersville, Ala., and laid beside the husband of her youth. To the devoted son and daughters, whose tender love and care made happy the last days of the beloved mother, our people extend the sincerest sympathy. Few families have ever come into our midst who could claim more friends and every heart in the community goes out to them in this hour of breavement. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/d/dennis489nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Barnes, Thomas Pryor "Tip" October 10, 1905 ************************************************ 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 2, 2005, 1:57 am The Schley County News Thursday, Oct. 12, 1905 DEATH OF MR. BARNES Yesterday, the body of Mr. Tip Barnes was brought to Ellaville on the afternoon train, which was interred in the Ellaville cemetery today in the presence of a large number of his old Schley county friends. Mr. Barnes was for many years a citizen of this county, only moving to Bronwood several years ago, where he died on last Tuesday night after a long spell of fever. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/b/barnes488nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb

Schley-Bibb County GaArchives Marriages.....Chapman, Lillie - Devane, Frank August 21, 1905 ************************************************ 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 2, 2005, 1:52 am The Schley County News Thursday, August 27, 1905 CHAPMAN---DEVANE Our town and community was caught by surprise in the announcement of the marriage of Miss Lillie Chapman to Mr. Frank Devane, of Macon, on last Friday night, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Slappey, near LaCrosse. The affair was kept a profound secret from all, except a few of her girl friends, and she togther with Misses Addie Tyson and Lessie Tondee, left home Friday afternoon for Mrs. Slappey's where she was joined by Mr. Devane and shortly afterwards the marriage ceremony took place. Miss Chapman was one of Schley county's fairest representatives of the young lady set, and has many friends who will be greatly interested in her future. Mr. Devane is a merchant of Macon. Mr. and Mrs. Devane left for Macon immediately after the ceremony. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/vitals/marriages/chapman74nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Wiggins, Ike August 18, 1905 ************************************************ 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 2, 2005, 1:39 am The Schley County News Thursday, August 20, 1905 DEATH OF MR. IKE WIGGINS Mr. R.A. Wiggins, of our town, received a phone message from Americus Tuesday morning breaking the sad intelligence of the death of his brother, Mr. Ike Wiggins, which occured at that place on the morning of the same day. Mr. Wiggins had been a sufferer for more than a year, and for some time his relatives and friends have been prepared to hear the worst. He was reared in this county, moving to Sumter some twenty years ago, where he had succeeded in becoming one of the most successful farmers in the county. Besides Mr. R.A. Wiggins, he was also a brother of Mrs. A.J. Walters and Mrs. H.S. Lindsay, of this place. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/w/wiggins487nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....King, Katie Walker August 18, 1905 ************************************************ 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 2, 2005, 1:36 am The Schley County News Thursday, August 20, 1905 DEATH OF MRS. J.C. KING Our community was shocked and grieved Tuesday afternoon when announcement was made of the sudden death of Mrs. Katie Walker King, wife of J.C. King, one of our highly esteemed citizens. Just when life held so much hope and promise, the passing away of this young wife and mother was indeed a mysterious dispensation of Providence and only the eye of faith can see the rainbow that spares the dark cloud of bereavement hanging over this home. Mrs. King was born and reared in Schley county and many friends are saddened by her death. Four children are bereft of a mother's love just at the age when they so much need her tender care. Mrs. King was a member of the Methodist church and her funeral was conducted by her pastor Rev W.K. Dennis at the family burial ground near Ellaville Wednesday afternoon, a large assembly of friends witnessing the last sad rites. The casket in which rested mother and child was almost covered with exquisite flowers. To the sadly bereaved family the News joins many others in extending sincere sympathy. Additional Comments: Katie Walker King is buried in Walker-King cemetery. Born 4 Feb 1865. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/k/king486nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb

The Schley County News Friday, March 11th 1910 No. 10 LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Georgia Schley County Will be sold before the court house door in the town of Ellaville, Ga., on the first Tuesday in April between the legal hours of sale, the following real estate to wit: Lot of land No. (149) one hundred and forty nine in the third district of Schley County, Georgia, said land being levied on by virtue of a tax fifa for state and county taxes for the year 1910 against George Terry. Terms of the sale are cash. W.W. Lumpkin, Sheriff (Advertisement) THE CITY MEAT MARKET L.H. STEFFINS, PROP. We carry a line of the best fresh meats at all times. We have had years of experience in the meat business and can serve you with first class meat. Phone orders receive prompt attention. Give us a trial and be convinced. CITY MEAT MARKET Next Door To Bank. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Mozelle Scott was in Americus Tuesday. Mr. Will V. Jones was in Columbus Sunday. Mr. Ed Woods, of Dawson, was in town this week. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wall went down to Americus Monday. Dr. Jordan's new car, a Halliday arrived last week. Miss Kittie Walker was the guest of relatives here last week. Miss Ruth Lowe, of Columbus, was the guest of her cousin, Miss Lila King, the past week. Mrs. Lowe and children of Buena Vista, spent Saturday with Mrs. E.J. Hart. Mrs. I.L. Lindsay went up to Buena Vista this week to be the guest of relatives. Mr. Will V. Jones spent Monday in Oglethorpe, the guest of his sister, Mrs. G.W. Payne. Miss Beryl Jones spent Saturday and Sunday with parents, Dr. and Mrs. C.G. Jones. Mrs. W.L. English, of Americus, was the guest of Mrs. H.C. Davis this week. Miss Claude Livingston, of Smithville, is the pleasant guest of Miss Dollie Allen, on Broad street. Mrs. H.C. Perry, of Shady Dale, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. H.J. Williams, on College street. Mr. C.E. Edwards and son, R.J. Edwards, spent the week here, engaged in the loading the machinery used in boring the artesian well. Miss Addie Lee Oliver, of Columbus, spent Sunday here the guest of grand-parents, Dr. and Mrs. C.G. Jones. Mr. Fred Eason of Perry, Fla., came up Tuesday to be the guest of parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.E.L. Eason. Mr. Will Wall happened to the painful accident of having his arm broken last Monday, when he was thrown from a wagon. FOR SALE--Reo Runabout automobile 1909 model with gas lights and rear seat for two. In good condition and will sell cheap.--R.L. Bridges. BAD WRECK OCCURRED NEAR MONTEZUMA A very bad wreck occurred on the Central railroad Sunday near Montezuma. In the head-on-collision, one negro was killed outright, his neck being broken, and several others painfully hurt. A misunderstanding of the train orders on the part of the crew was the cause of the collision. BOYS CORN CLUB A boys corn club for this county will be organized in the office of county school commissioner Saturday, March the 12th. Let every boy in the county between the ages of 12 and 18 who wishes to join the club meet at the court house on the above named date. Liberal prizes will be offered for the best acres of corn grown. FIRST TRACTION PLOW USED IN SCHLEY Quite a ripple of excitement was evinced in our town Thursday by the large traction plow recently purchased by Mr. A.C. Murray for use on his plantation. The plow, which is the first used in Schley, was fired up at the depot and run down to Mr. Murray's farm where a demonstration was made, witnessed by a large crowd. TWO NEGRO WOMEN IN A LIVELY SCRAP On last Sunday afternoon, two darktown belles, Mandy Shelling and Blannie Black, engaged in a lively scrap just outside the city limits on Oglethorpe road. From what can be learned, it appears they were rivals and of course, their affection for one another was not as deeply rooted as the old Charter Oak. Such being the circumstances, the Shelling woman, on finding her enemy outside the jurisdiction of our vigilant officer, Policeman Pete, at once began the laborious task of carving out her heart, which effort she nearly accomplished as was proven by her condition later when she was found. The Shelling woman's action displeased Sheriff Lumpkin greatly, and he arrested her and later let her go under a $200.00 bond. end # 10

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Giles, Franklin February 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 November 30, 2005, 11:30 am The Schley County News Friday March 4th, 1910 No. 9 MR. GILES DIES FROM GUNSHOT WOUND Our county and town was thrown into deepest sorrow on last Saturday morning by the announcement of the death of Franklin Giles which occurred Saturday morning at the home of his father, Mr. L.A. Giles. The cause of Mr. Giles death was a gun shot wound inflicted on last Thursday. Mr. Giles in company with Mr. Ed Willis were shooting fish in Usry's mill pond which in some unknown manner, the gun in the hands of Mr. Willis was accidently discharged and the whole load lodged in Mr. Giles hip. He was taken immediately to the home of his father and medical assistance called but the wound proved fatal, his death resulting Saturday. Mr. Giles was just entering into manhood when this tragic death occurred and leaves a young wife to mourn his loss. He was a young man of excellent character and had many warm friends. The deplorable accident cast a gloom of sadness over the country. Mr. Willis was nearly prostrated with grief. The funeral services took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in the family burial ground. (Transcriber's note: Franklin Giles is buried at Usry family cemetery on the south shoulder of GA 240 a couple of miles before you reach the Macon County line. He was born in either Jan. or June of 1889 according to the 1900 census.) File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/g/giles485nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 2.0 Kb

The Schley County News Friday March 4th, 1910 No. 9 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. W.W. Lumpkin made a business trip to Americus Monday. Mr. E.J. Hart went down to Americus Monday. Mr. C.S. Wall made a business trip to Americus Monday. Mr. R.L. Steffins went down to Americus Tuesday. Mr. E(dgar) B(utt) Hornady, of Buena Vista, had business here Tuesday. Mr. R.O. Higgins made a business trip to Columbus Wednesday. Miss Irene Murray is the guest of relatives in Sumter City this week. Mr. Sam Williamson, of Americus, spent Sunday afternoon with his family here. Mr. Will Causey, of the Agricultural school at Americus, spent Saturday and Sunday with parents. The many friends of Mrs. l.W. Dixon, at LaCrosse, will learn with pleasure that she is convalescent. Mrs. Dr. Orr, of Baconton, spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. W.E. Drane. The water at the artesian well still refuses to flow and definite steps will be made at once to put it in operation. Mr, Wyatt Chapman, of Columbus, was the guest of his mother, Mrs. Williamson, Saturday and Sunday. Messrs. Murray Cook, Watts Etheridge and Watson Rainey, of the Agricultural School, at Americus were guests of homefolks Saturday and Sunday. MRS. T.A. COLLINS HOSTESS AT "42." Mrs. T.A. Collins had a few of her friends with her Friday afternoon at a "42" party. A most pleasant afternoon was spent. After the game a delightful lunch was served at the small tables. ANOTHER MARKET FOR ELLAVILLE Mr. R.L. Steffins, of Paxton, Fla, has moved with his family to Ellaville, where he will make his future home. Mr. Steffins will engage in the meat business here, with his market located in the building occupied by the barber shop. (Transcriber's note: I believe the barber shop was in the old courthouse.) U.D.C. TO MEET ON NEXT MONDAY The Daughters of the Confederacy will meet Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. E.L. Bridges. Every member is urged to be present as important business will come before the chapter. Mrs. S.C. Collins, President MRS. S.C. COLLINS DELIGHTFUL HOSTESS Mrs. S.C. Collins entertained at a delightful party Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5. Those invited were Mrs. Lilly Dixon, Mrs. Walter Sellars, Mrs. Rogers Williams, Mrs. E.L. Bridges, Mrs. E.R. Jordan, Mrs. R.H. Strange, Mrs. John Cheney, Miss Susie Beckham, Miss Sadie Heard and Miss Anna Belle McCrory. MRS. ROBT. STRANGE ENTERTAINS AT "42." Decidedly the prettiest party of the season was that given by Mrs. Robert Strange at her home on Broad Street. The color scheme of pink and white was carried out most tastily in the refreshments and decorations. In the game of 42, beautiful heart shaped valentine score cards were given as souvenirs. Mrs. Strange was assisted in receiving guests by Miss Myrtice Strange. Those enjoying Mrs. Strange's hospitality were Mesdames John Cheney, E.L. McGowan, T.A. Collins, John Williamson, E.R. Jordan, S.C. Collins, S.A.B. Williamson, Misses Scott, Heard and Strange. (Transcriber's note: Mrs. Robert Hill Strange was Essie Janet Wilson.) ELLAVILLE IN NEED OF A NEW DEPOT Isn't it a shame that an up-to-date town like Ellaville is unfortunate enough not to have a depot? Oh yes, there is a clay colored shack down by the railroad which with a lot of improvement would make a nice second-class cow shed or hen house. As it now stands, it is a disgrace to our little city. It's a dead cinch that we will not get one either, unless we make an effort. If everybody would act in union and the managers of the Central saw that we were determined to have one, then Ellaville would get a decent depot and not until then. Don't let your interest for Ellaville become dormant but keep the welfare of your city at heart. Do the merchants of our city want a depot? If they do they can get it. Think over this and let us make an effort to get one. It would add much to the beauty of our town. MR. GILES DIES FROM GUNSHOT WOUND Our county and town was thrown into deepest sorrow on last Saturday morning by the announcement of the death of Franklin Giles which occurred Saturday morning at the home of his father, Mr. L.A. Giles. The cause of Mr. Giles death was a gun shot wound inflicted on last Thursday. Mr. Giles in company with Mr. Ed Willis were shooting fish in Usry's mill pond which in some unknown manner, the gun in the hands of Mr. Willis was accidently discharged and the whole load lodged in Mr. Giles hip. He was taken immediately to the home of his father and medical assistance called but the wound proved fatal, his death resulting Saturday. Mr. Giles was just entering into manhood when this tragic death occurred and leaves a young wife to mourn his loss. He was a young man of excellent character and had many warm friends. The deplorable accident cast a gloom of sadness over the country. Mr. Willis was nearly prostrated with grief. The funeral services took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in the family burial ground. (Transcriber's note: Franklin Giles is buried at Usry family cemetery on the south shoulder of GA 240 a couple of miles before you reach the Macon County line. He was born in either Jan. or June of 1889 according to the 1900 census.) end # 9

Schley-Sumter County GaArchives Obituaries.....Lumpkin, J.H. September 9, 1905 ************************************************ 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 November 29, 2005, 8:49 pm The Schley County News Thursday, September 13, 1905 A PROMINENT AMERICUS CITIZEN DEAD Hon J.H. Lumpkin, after a brief illness of only two days; died at his home in Americus, last Sunday night, his death resulting from a paralytic stroke on Friday before. It would seem his brain was the most seriously effected part from the very first, so much so that he never regained consciousness. Mr. Lumpkin was a brother of sheriff W.W. Lumpkin of our town, and the oldest son of the late Jno. T. Lumpkin, who was one of the first and foremost citizens of this county during the early days. He was born and reared here in Schley, and after reaching his majority, he removed to Buena Vista, where he read law and was admitted to the practice. Seeking larger fields, he afterwards removed to Americus, where he had risen in his chozen profession until at the time of his death, he was considered by the legal fraternity as one of Georgia's leading lawyers. During the past year the people of Sumter county honored him by choosing him as one of their representatives in the Georgia legislature, which position he filled with great credit to his state, his county and himself. For many reasons, his death was a very sad one indeed. Not only did the sad end come just at a time when he had rippened into the fullness of his manhood; but, sader still is the thought, that he leaves behind three little bright eyed children, who had only a few months ago sustained the invaluable loss of their mother. He had many friends in this county who will deeply regret his untimely death. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/l/lumpkin484nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb