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THE AMERICUS DAILY TIMES-RECORDER: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1«, 1891. 4, ELLAVILLE! ething About Schley County’s Rap idly Crowing County Seat. Once the Home of Wealthy Planters, It Is Now a Thriving Railroad Town—Some Interesting Information as to Its Business and Its Business Men. off! No, iiree: not much! For the doctor Is the father of the handsomest baby boy In all that country—Master Foster. The young gentleman bears his mother’s maiden name and inherits her charming personality. Dr. Cheney Is engaged in the drug business, and is a member of the firm of Alien & Cheney, which does a most lucrative business. This firm carries a large stock of paints, oils and heavy groceries in addition to the drug busi ness, and command a large trade. Mr. Aurelius Allen Las charge of the books, and it can bo safely said that no man Is better fitted to fill that responsible posi tion. Dr. Cheney is still in active practice sad his name, throughout the county, is sounded with praise. For forty years he has dwelt in Ellaville, and in every duty of life he has always proven hon orable. true and brave. cupled by Judge Seaborn Montgomery, Standing on the roof of the Hotel Wind sor,gazing out on the beautiful landscape that stretches away as far as the eye can reach, I saw a forest—a clump of green trees which towered above the sur rounding country. The clouds seemed hluer over that particular spot, and tho red and gold of tlie glorious autumnal sunset seemed to touch with livelier colors the attractive elevation in the north west. I inquired: “What picturesque kaleidoscope of earthly grandeur is that to which dis tance lends such enchantment?" My companion—an old landmark in these parts—remarked impressively: "Why thoso are the tree capped hills that lie just beyond the pretty little town of Ellaville!” I at once determined to descend from the alluring sunset clouds and personal ly Investigate the goods which were so near and I had yet allowed to be so far from mo, and to that end I arranged for an early trip to the county seat of Schley county. Into importance at a single bound. arc to-day she is holding her own and .w-- pies a prominent place on the .vss mercial bill board of Georgia! Mr. T. A. Collins, tire live general merchant, is always found at his place of business up to his eyes in work. Ho and his able assistant, Mr. Ed. Strange, are kept busy night and day waiting upon the customers that throng his store. Mr. Collins has spent twenty * * * sears in EUarille, and by fair dealings Tlie merchants and business men of industry has amassed a snug for- K1 lav' He are to the manor bom—the tnse for a young man. broad, fertile fields which surround He carries a $10,000 s.ock of general them is the laud of their inhemran.-e merchandise, and one can buy anything handed down, In many instances, from — a plow st<>ck to a silk dress at father to son back to the third genentr Gcdat" sr.-re. Mr. Collins commands a tion. They take a pride in beaaufydng large an i increasing trade, and does an their town and many new baseness annaal business of about $25,000. He is years ago, one of the active business men of Ellaville, now a retired capitalist of Americus. The good luck which has ever attended the prosperous judge has abided with the Messrs. Dixon. They carry a largo mixed stock of drp goods, shoes, bats, groceries, and everything in a welt kept atoro.Mr. Claude Dixon is director In the Hank of Ellaville, and by morality, honesty and strict attention to business bas amassed quite a good for tune. Mr. Eugene Dixon is thorough and competent, and no firm In Ellaville It In a better financial condition, nor does any larger or more satisfactory bus iness. H. T. Arrington and C. L. Peacock are among the boss merchants of thriv ing Ellaville. Mr. Peacock is just as good a msrebant as he is hotel manager, and Mr. Hen-y T. Arrington was raised behind tlie counter. He was for five years a member of the firm of ltylander A Arrington of Americus. He is now the same driving, pushing follow, and is getting there fast. This firm has been engaged in bust ness six years; carry a (25,000 stock, comprising everything in dry goods, shoes, hats, and household necessities That they are making a success of this business is a well established fact, for no i could build such a beautiful and at tractive residence as Mr, Arringtou has recently completed without there money in the pot. Last Monday I made my first trip to Ellaville, aud as I stepped from the pas ger train, on the Savannah A Western railroad, which had taken me only four teen miles from Americus, I caught my first glimpse of Ellaville! I was enthusiastically Impressed and gave expression to the sentiments of ad miration that must fill every visitor to this lovely place, for nestling in the shade of a magnificent livo oak forest is progressive Ellaville, the most beautiful little town in all of southwest Georgia. Here Is the homo of tlio UUy aud tlio rose—fair women and gallant men—and bore Is a town that has already become historical. In ante-bellum days it was the dwelling place of some of Georgia’s wealthiest and most distinguished men and several of these old landmarks, noted now for their gallantry, still re main and point with prido to the village church where they worshipped, recall ing memories dear of those days in tlie prosperous, fnr off past when that lovely grove was thronged with the handsome carriages of the worshippers who every Sabbath oarao hither. Ia those days the wealthy planters, for miles around, came to this lovely spot to offer praise and thanks to the All Powerful for the many i blessings which their broad and blos soming fields nffordod them. Ellaville, In those days was quiet and serene, needing neither push nor rush for the harvests were bountiful and the laborers plenty. The nearest railroad station was Americus, and the mer chants there remember, with pleasure, the long wagon-trains, drawn by the sleekest, fatost mules, which cams often from Schley county. buildings and handsome residences are * yv enr man of broad, liberal views, and being erected, and on all sides I saw tbe ever ready to give bis time and money spirit of progress and improvement. !0 tie ad>an.-*ment of Ellaville. He is Probably there is no one enterprise blessed vita a beautiful home and an that bas so materially advanced the interesting family, and no man bas a commercial interests of Ellaville as the brighter fatars than T. A. Collins—one Planters bank, which was organized last ;be moat pleasant gentlemen I met in January. The bank owns the building Eilavllle. in which the business Is carried on, and , , , it Is nicely and artistically fitted u P . u n0 busier place in Ellaville The vault is strong and secure, and the . thia cot!on „ rchouse ot Mr . safe one o Herring’s champion with AnL .. r u;; , Th( . coUoD recei ts , { the latest improved time lock attach- HUTau „ e con5tantlv lncrMsing , ments. The capital .took Is (25,000.; Mr Hji , offers special inducement, to The principal trading place In Sohley county, In thou days, wae Pond Town, and there the splendidly stocked estab lishment of Thompson Bros., drew cus tomer* from many counties around and, it 1* said, that the ultra-fashionable* of even Americus were wont to visit Pond Town to purchau their finest wares. The name Pond Town wu dropped many yean ago and the pretty one of Ellaville wu enbetltuted for thla garden spot. This name wee given the town in honor of Hiu Ella Burton,-the daughter of Mr, and Ure. Robert Burton, who is now Mrs. John Scarborough of Ameri cus. Mr. and Mrs. Burton are also the parents of Mrs. Charles F. Crisp, and ■till live in Ellaville enjoying health and happiness, in tlie beautiful home which has sheltered many weary traveler* un der its hospitable roof. and every dollar of it is owned by Ella ville people, and there Is not a share for sale even at an advance of 10 per cent, on its par value. Hon. W. D. Murray, president of the bank, bas long been identified with Ellaville, and much of her prosperity is due to Ills labors and persistent efforts. He is now mayor of the town, and sev eral years ago represented bis district in the state Bonate. Ills acquaintance in Schley and several adjacent counties gives him special facilities for being the keen, long-headed financier into which ho has rapidly developed. Cashier Ed Clark is an Americus boy and one that Americus can justly lie proud of. He received his early train ing in the old reliable “Bank of Ameri cus,” and when elected to his presont position was tlie youngest bank cashier in the state. Mr. Clark is proving him selt every wny worthy of the honor - and trust bestowed upon him and he manages the business most admirably. Tbe bank directors are the solid and wealthy men of Eilavllle and Schley county and such names os S. A Sellers, Elbert Hill, J. N. Cheney, Claud Dixon, T. A. Collins, C. L, Peacock, C. L. Battle, C. H. Smith and W. D. Murray, carry weight and strength with them. About (00,000 baa been loaned and tbe beat ac commodations ere offered the bank’s customers. A snug surplus of (2,000 be* been laid aside and there la a strong probability that the capital stock will soon be increased. The Bank of Ellaville is operated on a strong financial basis and with Its efficient officers can be nothing bat a complete success. Ellaville lost the Southwestern rail road by a chance and grew restive after the war because of its distance from rapid transit facilities. The exponse of hauling goods and supplies by wagons was a heavy burden to tbe merchants and planters of Schley county and such active and public apirited men as Dr. John Cheney, W. D. Murray, Ben Strange, Dr. Smith and others realized tbe necessity of s railroad. Money was raised and, with the help of the Central railroad, a branch was built from Ella ville to connect with the main line at Andenonville. Ellaville then took on many com mercial innovations and became the centre of an Immense trade that came from Marion, Taylor and other adjoin ing counties. But when the Savannah A Western was completed and ran into Birmingham two yean ago EUarille pushed aside email things and leaped Ellaville haa a bonanza In her hotel, the Peacock House. The building it a large frame structure, entirely new, con veniently located and one cannot elt on lta broad, clean verandahs with the clever proprietor, Mr. C. L. Peacock, and hia pleasant family, without feeling that it la good to be there! The reputa tion of this hotel it to well eitablished that any word of commendation seem fulsome. Who le It that has ever been seated at lta generous board and can for get the delicious end well cooked vianda? Such fried chicken, tenderloin steak, light biscuit and corn muffins doesn't find every day! Tbe Peacock name is synonymous with good living! I know them—they are scattered over Georgia, Tennessee and Texas, and wherever you strike one of the name you will find thrift aud prosperity. Mr. Peacock gives bis personal attention to the purchase of ail his supplies, and bis rule Is to buy noth' Ing but the best. His Jersey cows, Julia Bennett and Vaso are beauties aud the delicious, creamy milk afforded by them entitles them to special mention and in grateful return I would give their aristocratic pedigree, but I haven't the space for It is longer than that of some of our most distinguished Georgia colonels. The Peacock House is a “daisy" and one Is loth to leave so pleasant a home. planters in Schley and neighboring coun ties, as he is prepared to make liberal advances on cotton and has every facility for handling a large amount of the staple. The warehouse is splendidly situated, and Mr. Hill gets the best prices for al! cotton entrusted to him. Ellaville received 4,000 bales of cotton last year and it is expected that close upon 6,000 will be handled this season. Tbe Eilavllle cotton buyers pay the highest market price for cotton, aud the bank has money to pay for all that comes in. In connection with the warehouse, Mr. Hill proposes to deal in guano dur ing the coming year and will keep a large stock on band. He is one of the staunchest business men in Ellaville and his word is bis bond. Mr. J. B Williamson was a prosperous young planter in Schley county but in 1888 be remuved to Eilavllle and began merchandising. He has added shoes, hardware and furniture to his largo stock of dry goods, from yoar to year until he carries one of the largest gen eral merchandise stocks In Ellaville. Mr. Williamson la a business man of extraordinary ability and last year be did a business of over (18,000; this year the prospects are that he will go far beyond that figure. Mr. Williamson Is married and haa a charming wife who la devoted to him. Steady and industrious he cannot fall to win In the battle of life, for he started right; his motto “ia upward aud onward true to the line."’ There are many distinguished individ uals in and around Ellaville, but one would scarcely expect to run up against Grover Cleveland here. But that prince of good fellows, Dr. John Cheney, bean a moat striking resemblance to the ex- president, but If you imagine that the handsome physician would change place* with Mr. Cleveland, you are badly Murray * Williams is another of Ella- ville’e prosperous business houses. This firm carries an immense stock of general merchandise and Its large- two-story building Is packed from bottom to top with goods. A specialty la made of fur niture and undertakers goods and one oan be (applied with anything from a coffin to a tack of salt by this house. The senior member of the firm it Mr, W. D. Murray of the Ellaville bank, and Mr. H, J, Williams is known all over this section. He It a brother of Mr. Fat Williams, a prominent member of the board of aldermen in Americus, and thla fact alone carries a strong recommenda tion with It. The firm carries a stock of (15,000 and does a yearly business of about (35,000 and it expects to Increase lta salos the present season. Mr. Williams and Mr. Waters, his as sistant, give their special attention to the big store while Banker Murray offers his advice—which ia always a power! Poudtown is now a thing of memory, and the historic spot is the home of Mr, A. C. Murray, oue of the liveliest and most energetic men of Ellaville. Mr. Mur ray's house is a handsome one, surround ed with every comfort; rich cotton fields and magnificent orchards are his, the reward of labor and integrity. Happi ness cannot but reign supreme iu his domestic life, aud no one can go to Ella ville without seeing tbe steam ginnery and merchant's mill of Mr. A. C. Mur ray. The plaut is situated near the town, and is one of the best equipped and most conveniently arranged concerns I ever saw. Tbe gin is of tbe very best make and tbe feeder and condenser of tbe latest patterns. The cotton is pressed by steam and a neat and well made bale is always turned out. The sample made by this gin is as good as is possible and the seed are always thoroughly cleansed of lint Tbe grist mill occupios the lower story of tbe building, and here you will always find the "staff of life” flowing out in a steady stream of snowy white ness, and it makes a sight well worth going to see. The meal turned out at this mill is of a superior quality and fully equal to tbe best water ground corn. The gin mill and large planing mill at tached, and in fact tlie whole of tlio im mense businoss, Mr. Murray looks after in person. He is not only a fine busi ness man, but one of tlio cleverest and most accommodating gentlemen it bos ever been my pleasure to meet, and one that all Ellavile Is proud to claim as a citizen. gant suite of rooms fitted up in tbe large High School building This organiza tion la the pride of Ellaville, and her people of all ages take an interest in this social club. Prealdent Ed Clarke pre sides with dignity, ard the elub has re centiy taken on much enthusiasm. The pleasant meetings afford much en joyment, for nowhere will you find a more cultured, elegant town, and one more able to appreciate talent and pass upon merit than the charming town of Ellaville. Beautiful, social Ellaville, with her splendid school, handsome churches, hospitable people, bubbling over with energy—wbat more could a town de sire? Nature, too, bas grandly endowed this progressive town. My friend, Col. James R. Williams, kindly took me for a long drive through this beautiful country. He held the ribbon: -‘ v “ r r, magnificent Iron- grey, and tbo delightful ride along tbe lovely country roads fripged with golden rod, that wound their sinuous lengths under the majestic oaks that threw their grateful shades across them, will long be remembered. Col. Williams Is a charmirg compan ion and I insisted on taking a view of his spleudid farm, situated about three miles from Ellaville. The colonel is a lawyer, but |what bo don’t know about farming Is not worth knowing. He has 1,(300 acres of the finest land in Schley county, 1,000 of which is un der cultivation, and finer crops of cot ton and corn I never saw. His vineyard is a dream of beauty, and outrivals the most fanciful ideas one may have of grape culture in sunny California. It consists of four solid acres of luscious grapes, and surely there could not have been less than five hundred bushels ripe and ready for the wine press. Col. Wil liams does nothing by halves, his farm is splendidly stocked, new barns and substantial (outbuildings are seen on nil sides. He makes a success as a farmer as well as a lawyer. In fact this talented son of Georgia and prominent young man of Schley will be beard from later on. There is not a more popular man in Eilavllle than gallant Col. James R. Williams, to whom I am indebted for one of tbo most pleasant hours spent in that charming town. M. Loiise Myiiick. ONE NIGHT ONLY! The popular Irijb Comedian, Mr. BOBBY GAYL01 in his farcical creation One of the “400.” SPLENDID MUSIC. ARTISTIC DANCING. PRETTY GIRLS. ELEGANT COSTUMES. Seats on sale at Allison it Aycock’f Book Store, Friday Morning. THE BIG SHOW. One of the business enterprises of which Ellaville is most proud la Sellara A Landroth's variety works. Tbe senior partner, Mr. Sellars, is a man of keen business knowledge, and be did not put his money into the business un advisedly or without aome great hopes for tbe future, Hia hopes have been fully realized, for he could have Invested in nothing that would have done more to build up Ellavilte or bring him quick returns, Mr, J. F, Landretb, the manager of the bualntsa, ia a shrewd, sharp man, with an eye eingle to business, and hi* clear judgment and keen foresight have don* mnoh to put the variety works In their present prosperous condition. The plant Is advantageously situated on the railroad, thus giving splendid ■hipping facilities, and lathe yards huge pile* of lumber are to be seen, which the hands are rapidly converting into doors, saah, blinds, mouldings, cornices, etc., to fill the order* that are constantly flowing Into the office. Besides the regular variety work turned out a large number of buggies and other vehicles are made here. And take it altogether, the variety works are a credit to Ellaville, and the people ap preciate that fact. A complete tour of Ellaville cannot bo made without taking a look in tbe neat and attractive store of Mr*. A. Allen. Here you will find the fashion empor- lum of Schley and Marion counties, and all the latest styles in millinery and fancy goods. Mrs. Alien is a most agreeable companion and the good people of Ellaville are not slow in appreciating the services of to estimable a woman. Mrs. Allen la full of energy. Force and char acter are plainly marked on her pleasant face. It goes without aaylng that abo Is a success, aud that all Ellaville is proud of her. Dixon Brothers, a firm composed of Eugene and Claude Dixon, two young business men second to none in Ellaville. Their business bouts is the old stand oo- Tho Schley County News, under the management of Mr. Milton Kent and his talented and valuable assistant, Miss Mary Hornady, It keenly alive to the busineaa interests of Ellaville. And their paper is one of the cleanest, brightest weeklies In the state. Miss Hornady la a woman of marked ability, a deep thinker, and forcible writer. A paper read by her at a recent meeting of the literary club of Ellaville was a masterpiece, and received the highest encomiums. Miss Hornady ia a social favorito la her home. The Ellavilte High School, under tbe skillful direction of Professor B. K. Scott, ia in a flourishing condition; sixty pupil* are enrolled, and the number it constantly increasing. Mrs. Ed Strange, a most accomplished lady, teaches art in the school, and Mrs. Rosa Menhon, a competent musician, will teach music daring the present term; end haa already succeeded in getting up a large si..^ The EUarille Social Club haaan ele- That “Tired Feeling.” The newspapers are having a good deal of fun nowadays over that “died feeling/’ so much spoken cf in medical advertisements, in connection with the ill-health of females. It may be a source of hilarity to witty paragraphers, but not so to suffering women, who, by over work. and a disregard of the laws of health, have lapsed ifito a condition bordering on invalidism. What most women need is to be relieved of some of the slavish work that is piled on them, and a free, but judicious use of strength ening tonics, such as P. P. P. (Prickley Ash, Poke Root and Potassium), the greatest blood puritier aud invigorator in use. Superb as a builder up of wo men, bringing back lost energy to the body, and color to faded cheeks, restor ing the appetite, and thus renewing in her that hearty vitality long lost. P. P, P. cures all blood diseases, such as Rheumatism, Syphilis, Gout, Scrofula, and all ulcerous affections, even van quishing that melaucholy enemy of man, Dyspepsia. All druggists sell it. septS-dl2t-w2t. BEST OF THE SEASON. OPERA HOTJ^E, JUST ONE NIGHT, Thursday, Sept. 17. FUN FAST FURIOUS. W T T I77Tr BRYANT & RICHMOND, In Hocv’s Laughing whirlwind, KEEP IT Under the management of Will P. Webber and Jos. F. Vion. POSITIVELY’ the best Farce Comedy Attraction traveling. USUAL PRICES. Reserved seats on sale at Allison & Aycock’s Rook Store. LSJ[}eo.0K (Successors to W. L. Mardre.) SCHOOL BOOKS The Duke of Cleveland ie the ninth British peer whose title haa become ex tinct since the present parliament was chosen. But Lord -Salisbury has created twenty-one new peers sloes he came into office.—New Tork Tribune. Call and 8a. Him. Having severed my connection with Mr. Thornton Wheatley I take this op portunity of thanking my friends and public for the many favors received in the past, and in the future will be with tbe Americus Jewelry Company, and will be pleased to see my friends and public generally in my new position. While north this summer I was con nected with the largest snd best jewelry houses In tbe country, and having as sisted Mr. Cotney in the purchase of our new (took, consisting of everything usually kept In a tint-class jewelry •tore. I respectfully and particularly ask a call when In need of anything in the jewelry line. Very truly, Lutiikr C. Bell, With Americus Jewelry Company, 421 Jackson street. Sept 10-dftw 2w Secretary Foster will spend a portion of his vacation resting from work st Nantucket. UCMOIf ELIXIIt. for anv County in the State. 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