The Schley County News Friday, April 29, 1910 No. 17 WATER WORKS SOON It is beginning to look like business, we mean sure enough business. Marshall Holloway has a force of hands all this week at work on the ditches in which the water mains will be laid, thus giving to the greater portion of our citizens a complete system of water works. Just at present the system will not be extended to every section of the town, due to the fact that there is not sufficient funds in the city treasury to complete the work. Though it is the intention of the authorities to carry the work to final completion as soon as the necessary funds can be raised. Let those who are so unfortunate as (to) not receive the benefits of the water just at this time, bear patiently the seeming discrimination, as they have every assurance of the council that their needs will be supplied in the very near future. The contract for laying the mains was awarded to Mr. A.S. Baugh. MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED While thousands of old Veterans were gathered at Mobile on last Tuesday in attendance upon the confederate reunion held at that place during this week, the various chapters Daughters of the Confederacy held fitting memorial exercises throughout our state. The program which had been previously arranged by the members of the Sarah E. Hornady chapter of this place was rendered in a most impressive manner at the Crisp Auditorium in the afternoon of Tuesday. Rev. R.E. Bailey delivered the memorial address, which was classic, eloquent and full of patriotism to the "lost cause." SCHLEY BOYS ARE HONORED The friends of Mr. Geo. W. Dykes, Jr., will learn with pleasure of his recent promotion and success. Mr. Dykes has been elected to the vice presidency of a newly organized oil refining company with headquarters in Atlanta. Mr. Marion Harper, also a Schley county boy, is to be the president. The corporate stockholders are men of wealth and actual experience in the oil business. The company will operate on a very large scale, thus rendering the duties of Mr. Dykes, one of many responsibilities, with a handsome salary attached. We are just in receipt of a circular letter from the city of Atlanta, issued to the plumbing trade of Georgia and other territory. It was very gratifying indeed to note that Carl A. Murphey, one of Ellaville's boys was named as president of this establishment. While in Atlanta a few days ago, we called upon our friend Mr. Murphy, at his quarters and found with pleasure that he was more than comfortably situated. This last promotion of presidency has come since our visit to him. We wish him all success. THINGS HAPPENED THIS WEEK Edited by Will V. Jones Mr. D.A. Peacock left for Dawson Thursday. A goodly sized crowd of Ellaville people enjoyed the picnic at Knowlton's Mill last Saturday. Mr. Chas Wall of Oglethorpe, spent Saturday and Sunday here, the guest of relatives. Mr. Charlie Stewart, who has been conducting a school down below Americus, has returned home. Mr. Will Rigsby, of Columbus, has accepted a position in the barber shop of Mr. Hale, our efficient barber. Hon. and Mrs. W.D. Murray, after a pleasant stay in Florida, returned home last week. Mrs. F.D. Cheney made a business trip down to Americus Monday. Mr. Watts Etheridge, of Americus, spent Sunday at his home near Concord. Miss Annie Mae Stewart, after successfully conducting a music class at Glenn Holly, has returned home for the summer. Miss Irene Wall, of Wall's Crossing was the charming guest of Miss Irene Murray Sunday. Mr. Dupont Murphey, of Atlanta, was the guest of relatives here this week-end. Miss Annie Mae Stewart, after successfully conducting a music class at Glenn Holly, has returned home for the summer. The friends of Mr. T.V. Bridges are glad to see him out again after a rather severe illness. Miss Mattie Pearl Benson, of Buena Vista, is the charming guest of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Baugh this week. Mrs. T.J. Baisden, from Americus, was with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Murphey the past week. Mrs. C.H. Smith, Mrs. C.R. McCrory and daughter, Miss Anna Bell McCrory went down to Americus yesterday. Mr. R(obert) H(ill) Strange is the guest of relatives in Ty Ty this week. Mrs. H.S. Lindsay and daughter, Miss Lucile Lindsay, were shopping in Americus Friday. Miss Imogene Sears came up from Americus this week to be with parents. Messrs. W.D. Sears and Robert Strange represented the local order K. of P's at the convention held in Lumpkin this week. We are glad to note that Mr. C.T. Rainey, after an illness of eight weeks, is again able to be out and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Judge and Mrs. J.C. Rainey have been the guest of relatives in Waverly Hall this week. Miss Irene Murray was the guest of Miss Irene Wall, at Wall's Crossing the past week. We learn with regret that Uncle Harrison Holloway of County Line, is quite sick. He is now one of the oldest citizens of our county, and has made a record for himself that any man should be proud of. The old Confederate Veterans who attended the reunion at Mobile this week were: Messrs. Brad Teel, A. Allen, P.Z. Hill, A.M. Caskey and William Banks. All were reported as having a most pleasant time. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Anna Bell McCrory to Rev. Idus Eugene McKellar, the marriage to take place May 18th at 8 o'clock at the Methodist church here. A reception from 9 to 11 o'clock will follow. On last Friday afternoon at her bungalow home on College St., Mrs. J.H. Cheney (Grace Peacock) very delightfully entertained the "42" club. Miss Anna Bell McCrory made the highest score, receiving the prize. After the game, a delightful course of strawberries and wafers were served. end # 17