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About Schley County news. (Ellaville, Ga.) 1889-1939 | View Entire Issue (June 13, 1895)
jljtdtTttwtfr %Uattittgs LOCAL NEWS FROM CITY AND COUNTY GATHERED RY OUR REPORTERS. It jest don't make r.o difference What these changin, seasons bring when it's coM the fire's a-blazin, An 4 1 hear the chimney sing. when it,s hot the trees are shady, with the wind a blowin free; For the good l,ord runs the weather, An it ain’t a-bothering* me! Frank L Stanton. First of .ail—a good school. The fruit agent is abroad in the land. The town has been full of drummers this week. Wanted—1.000 pounds beeswax— Colliiis Williamson – Co. Go to Peacock – Arrington s for jelly glasses, only 35c per dozen. The farmers have been busy the past week harvesting the oat crop. Mr Carl Murphy has secured a position at Dr Munro's drug store, and is a polite and attentive salesman. Mr Harry Lindsey lias been treating his friends to some very fine peaches, grown in his garden. The foundations for Dr Cheneys new residence have been placed, and the building is going up rapidly. After a severe wind yesterday afeernor n the much needed rain came down for a few hours reviving drooping vegetation. Rev R F Williamson preached with unusual power Sunday morning, holding the closest attention of the large congve gation. Comparatively, there is very little sick mess in the county. A plenty of good, ripe fruit is the best thing in the world to counteract malaria, The little son of Mr Joe Devane, who was kicked by r a mule last week, is get ting on nicely. Dr Cheney has been at tending the little sufferer. We know of several boarding pupils •who will come to Ellaville this fall pro vided we secure a good teacher. What are we going to do about it? They tell a good one on Mr Henry’ Williams, hut the reporter has been bribed to keep quiet, and Mr Williams will continue to “pass around the hat.’ 'Die blackberry venders make a howl ing success of their business in Ellaville. It seems to be the intention of the house keepers to can everything that comes in sisrht. Marshal Hudson captured two horned owls on the streets near his residence Friday. Their presence in town probably accounts for so many chickens disappear ing from the roosts. Y»e are glad to know that Mabel the interesting little daughter of Mr and Mrs R A Wiggins, who is under treatment of Dr Horine for some affection of the eyes, is being greatly benefited. “I ve quit cotton and gone to corn” was a remark we heard a prominent farmer make on the streets Monday. A good many others have pursued this policy and there will be plenty of “hog, liominy and hay“ tins fall. It would be a good thing for Ellaville if the old building called a school house would tumble down during vacation. It is entirely out of date, and a disgrace to the town. A canning factory, a new paper, new residences and other improvements, are enterprises that will put Ellaville ahead of some of her more pretentious neigh bors, The farmers are all busy at work and there is no mistaking the fact that cash is scarce and business rather dull just at present, but everybody is looking foi ward to prosperous times in the fail. The merchants can't expect to do a rushing business every month in the year. A basket of vegetable from Mrs GW Tison's garden attracted a good deal of attention on the stieet Saturday, The large white heads of cabbage were the finest that have been seen in Ellaville this season. Mrs Tison has every thing good to eat at her pleasant country Miss Annie Lee Price of Atlanta, the charming neice of Mrs J N Cheney, will be married June 20th to Mr W D Beatie. The young couple will leave at once for a three weeks trip through the north. Miss Price visited Ellaville two years ago, and was greatly admired by every one; and many good wishes will lie extended her. Mrs Cheney will not re turn home until after the wedding. The pleasant home of Mr and Mrs J F Hudson was opened to the younger set Friday evening and the occasion was thoroughly enjoyable to each one pres ent. Delicious cream and cake was daintily served, and other interesting diversions made the hours pass all too swiftly for the happy young folks. Joe Terry, the patient of Drs Munro and Bridges, who had to undergo a very dangerous operation several days avo. is doing surprisingly’ well and will soon be out. The operation required great skill, and the young surgeons are naturally proud of their success. Rev R F Williamson visited “Uncle Wvatt” Singleton Monday. Hosts of friends will be gratified to learn that this venerable servant of God, now in his 87th year, is in better health and spirits than he has bpen for months. May every remaining day of his noble life be brightened by the radiance that falls soft ly and peacefully from the “ever lasting hills.” Woodbury impioved “Fruit Jars’* at Peacock – Avripgton. t The weeds on railroad street are grow ing so tall it is with difficulty that pas sengers from the train lind their way up town. NOTICE. Tiie King's Daughters will serve ice cream at the park Saturday afternoon for the benefit of the academy. Teacher's Institute Begins Monday. Schley county teachers will assemble next week to exchange ideas and listen to instruction from Prof W Harper, the expert from Americas. The occassion wi'l be very pleasant and those who attend cannot fail to he profited. There should be a large attendance at every session. Will Go To Cumberland. Prof Collum, cur efficient County School Commissioner, is getting up quite a party to attend the Teachers Convention at Cumberland island June 25th to July 5th. The following teachers will represent Schley county. J M Col lum, E B Barrow. J T Royal, M D Her ring, W C Mauk, B T Ramey 4 J D Dun can; E L Bridges. Miss Florence Tison and probably others. The best educators of the state and many distinguished visitors will be in attendance, and it will be an opportunity for improvement and enlargement ot ideas, that no pro gressive teacher can afford to miss. The cost of the trip is nothing compared to the good to be gained. We are glad to know that a good many of our citizens will accompany the teachers. It would he a good thing for this section if a delegation of at least a hundred would go down and get enthused on the sub ject of education. Another Old citizen Dead. Mr Zibe Singletary, a well known cit izen of this county, died at his home near La crosse Monday afternoon. He was about 79 years of age and had spent the greater part of his life in Schley county. Mi Singletary was a brave con federate soldier. For many years he lias been a great sufferer and death came as a blessed relief The deceased leaves a wife and son and many relatives and friends. The remains were interred at Bethel Tuesday morning, Rev R F Wil liamson conducting the funeral service. Took His Own Life. Chief of Police J B Lamar of Americas committed suicide Tuesday morning by taking strychnine. The announcement and was a great shock to every one, n<> cause can be assigned for the rash deed. Mr J B Williamson had a conversation with Mr Lamar over the -phone about 9 o'clock in regard to some business mat ter; and shortly before noon the startling information came that he was dead, He leaves a wife and several children, and carried insurance to the amount of $15,000. ‘Good Lawd, dar sum slto nut water millions.” exclaimed a little darkey as the train passed through Ellaville Mon day afternoon, and with mouth watering and hungry eyes he watohed the car with its precious freight until it turned the curve anil was lost to view, then slowly turning round he murmured: ‘I sho wish dem kyars had a bust open right dar.” |kr$amtl WHO COMES, WHO GOES, HOW, WHEN AND WHERE. Mr Arthur Bivens of Americus was in town Monday, Mr John Anglin of Americus visited Ellaville Sunday. Mrs T J Murphy went down to Ameri cus today to visit relatives, Mr J Epps Brown returned Saturday from a short visit to Buena Vista. Prof S R Bridges returned Tuesday from a visit to friends in Americus. Mr J F 'Woods returned Sunday from a visit to relatives in Terrell county. Col A J Walters spent Saturday in Americus looking after legal business. Mrs Henry Arrington returned vester day from a visit to friends in Columbus. Mrs Arthur Drane and little daughter of Buena Vista, visited Mrs E B Hornady Sunday, Messrs Homer and S C Collins of Murray spent Sunday with their Ella viile friends. Miss Susie Hall, an attractive young lady of Albany, is the guest of Miss Maud Hudson. Mrs R F Williamson returned Friday from a visit to her sister Mrs B FCrit tenden of Shellman. Little Misses Grace and Aldine Pea cock returned Sunday from a delightful visit to Buena Vista. Mr Geo. Allen who has been near Daw son for sometime, returned Saturday to take charge of Mr Murray .spin. Little Miss Ina Williams returned 5 a s nt visit to relatives at > - Sumter City. Misses Stella and Kittle Tison with Messrs A J Hill and S c collins went up to Reynolds yesterday to attend com mencement. Missas Lizzie and Callie Slappey. popu lar young ladles of La Crosse, have Deen the guests of Miss Eva Cheney for several days. Mr ChasChambless spent Sunday with the home folits near Shiloh, and imbibed the far tamed, health giving water, of Myrtle Spring. Messrs Hill and Williams took a num ber of young ladies out in the country to gather plums Tuesday. The afternoon was greatly enjoyed by the merry paity. We are glad to leatn that Mrs C H Smith is expected to arrive on this after noon train from New Smyrna, Fla. She will be warmly welcomed by her old friends. Mr Carl Murphy returned Thursday from Oxford, where he ranked as one of. the Lightest students at Emory college during the past year. His many friends are pleased to have him at home, Miss Russell Coleman, who has been a popular pupil in our High School, will leave today for-her home in Searigbt, Ala. Miss Russell has made many friends in Ellaville who earnestly hope that she will return in the fall. Miss Pearl , _ Bridges ., win ... . this ... at- „ arrive terr.oon from Gainesville, where she has been a student for the past year in the Seminary. Miss Jewel Murphy is ex pected home m a few days. These bright young girls have taken a fine stand in their classes, and both were honored with readers places. Miss Ida Munro passed through El'a villeSaturday enroute home from Forest Glen, Md. where she holds a responsible position in the Mountain Park Seminary'. Miss Mnnro is one of the brainiest wom en of the South and is an honor to her state. Her many friends are delighted to welcome her home. New Paper For Ellaville. An enterprise of which Ellaville should be proud, is the new paper “TheGeorgia Cyclist, ’soon lo be issued. It will be the only paper of its kind in the South. Mr R E Elliott editor and proprietor, lias the ability and energy to make a success of anything he undertakes, and under his management the new papier is sure to prosper, He has recieved much encouragement from those interested in bicycles, The first number will appear about July’ 1st. Minutes of the ELLAVILLE READING CLUB. May 30, 1895. Club met at music hall. Minutes of ] aH t mating read and adopted. After recess the Olio was read by Prof Ed Bridges. The election of new' officers was next in order; tiie following were elected: President--Ed Bridges. Vice President—H J Williams. Secretary—B L Bridges. Treasurer—Miss Mamie Lee Perry. Business committee— E Wall. A A Ar rington and Miss Leila Ilornady. The following program for next meet ing was handed in. Music—Miss Mamie Lee Perry. Recitation—?Jiss Emmie Baldwin. Music—Miss Lillian Stewait. Reading—VV D Murray. Recitation—Miss Bessie Lou Sears. Solo —C A Cham bless. Declamation—Sam Bridges. Miss Bessie Cheney was elected next editress. C A Chamhless, President. E Wall, Secretary Pro Tern. Ellaville, Ga.. June 11th 1895, Editor News: I have collected in money for Mrs M J Wall and family $39.6i; Collect ert in goods from merchants in Ellaville and Mr A C Murray and wife $20.23. I have also collected from the good worn en of Ellaville: ten quilts several sheets, pillow cases, table cloths; two pillows and bolster; towels, napkins –c. I have also uncollected subscription of $$4.25. and some household goods and some meal at Murray's mill; also 2.000 feet of lumber. The subscription list is not closed and anyone wishing to contribute l ‘an send direct to Mis Wall 01 myself, Thanking all who contributed 1 am truly yours, C K Mccrory. A Caid of Thanks. United with mother and family, I beg 'eave to extend to the K o u ,) „eople of Ellaville anil the Burrounding vicinity many thanks , in . return , , for the .. , kindness . , , “ / . xr.: ... t r . . 'z iz „„„ you words nor pages written can express our gratitude to the good people for atd , n g us in. this sad hout of distress, We deem it a pleasant duty encum bent upon us to extend to our beloved friend, Col C R McCrory, our entire thanks. We will never foiget his kind ness, and mav God's richest blessings always be his. Indeed, the pleasures we have enjoyed in recieving the deepest sympathies and the many sweet gifts from our friends I cannot describe, but must leave to those of more enlarged imaginations to concieve. Yet allow me in the m me of myself and family, who have participated in these pleasure; to again thank the good people of Schley for their kindness manifested. Yours most resp't. E Wall. School Notice! Tne patrons of Ellaville ... TJ High . , School end all others interested are requested to meet the Trustees at the Academy next Saturday 15th inst. at 10 o'clock a m to consider the employing of a teach er and to transact other business of importance pertaining to the interest of school. By order of the board of Trustees. June 10. 1895. J N Cheney, Chairman. J M Murray, Sec – Trias. Postponed Again, The hearing of the Alliance case which was to have come before Judge Fish in amencus last Saturday has, by the con 8ent G f a u parties Concerned, been post p oae il until the22nd of June. -------- eac lers •' • will mee t June 17th. The law requires , ea( ,j ier l0 attend. Public invited to at tend. J M Collum, C s c. TEACHERS Examination 9 a in to 5 p m June 22. county teacher., except for „»* reasons, will be examined. J M Collum, c R c. Masonic Celebration. jjgy j r K Smith of Columbus, one of brightest Masons in Georgia will make an address in Ellaville June 24th piebuu d 1 See notice of meeting at the academy' Saturday, Ramon’s Nerve and Bone Oil cures Rheumatism, Cuts, Sores, Burns and Bruises, for 25c. Plum Bauce, The following has bean tesied by the editor of the News and the house keep ers will find that it makes a very delight ful preserve to lie eaten with meats. 3 pounds Plums 8 pounds sugar 1 pint of vinegar 1 table spoonful of mace 1 table spoonful of spice 1 2 table spoonful of doves. ALL FREE. Those who have used Dr King's New Discovery know its value and th se who have not, have now the opportunity to try it free. Call on the advertised drug gist and got a trial buttle tree. Send your name and address to II E Buoklen – co. Chicago, and get a sample box of Dr King’s New Life Pills Free, as well as a copy of Guide 10 Health and Household Instructor free. All of which is guaran teed to do you good and cost you noth ing, j N Cheney – co's drug store. TYBEE BY THE SEA The hotel at Tybee, Ga, was opened for the season May the 1st, 1895, Dur ing the coming season the Central R R wi „ pilt in e fleet very low excursion ra f t , 9 to this popular resort. People in tendinj , to go av av for t he Summer s p, ou i f j take advantage of the opportuni ty to see the Ocean in all its spendor. and pnjoy recreation and sport of surf bathinK etc al Tybee. Rooms can ho re8ei . ve d i r , advance at the hotel by ad basing Messrs Bohan – Cowan, Tybee Ga Anv information relative to me* routes 10 take etc. can lie obtained by applying to any ticket agent Central R R System or to J C Haile, general Pas senger agent. Savannah, Ga. FREE PILLS. Bend 3 r our address to H E Bueklen – co. Chicago, and get a free sample box of Dr King's New Life Pills, A trial will convince you of the,r ,wm». The,, pill" ale easy m "i cc on on, m. *, v effective In the cure of constipation anil sick , headache. , , T For , malaria , . and , Liv , . . «>- *«. ^ able. They are guaranteed to he perfect lv free from every deleterious substance and to lie purely vegetable. They no not weaken by their action but by giving tone to stomach and bowels greatly in vigorate the system. Regular size 25c per box- Sold by J N Cheney – Co. drug gists. NOTICE ! I will be in Ellaville evpry Saturday until the 1st of Julv for the purpose of lecieving the state and county tax re turna the year 1895, and at the fol lowing named places on the dates nenmd La Crosse May 3rd and 7th of June, j une unt j] \2 o'clock noon. When not a bie to be at my appointments I will he represented hv C M Rainey who will wait upon you. D W Rainey, Tax Reciever Schley County. Two prominent citizens of Amevicua in a regular corbett—Sullivan ggj^t over the Milledgevitle affair one day this week, If it required an annual outlay' of $100 to insure a family against any serious consequences from an attack of bowel complaint during the year there are niany who would feel it their duty r to pay it, that they could net afford to risk their lives and these ot their family for such an amount. Any one can get this insurance lor 25c that being the price of a bottle of Chamberlain's code, cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. In almost every neigborhood Home one has died from an attack of bowel complaint . before . meiti A . cine could be procured or a phys'eian summoned. One or two of this remedy will cure any mdinary case. It never f a ,] s Can you afford to take the risk . for so small an amount? For sale by Dr j N Ciieney – Co , druggists, Ellaville. Notice, The annual convention of the Schley county S S Association will convene at Ellaville on the 12th of July; Each Bun ,j aV school in the connty is requested to ^ that a program of exercises may be arranged. President. B F Greene, S R Bridges. Secretary. Ramon’s Relief cures Sick-Headache, Neuralgia, Cramps, Cholera Morbus, Diarrhoea, Sic. 25c. for large bottle. To remove ink stains from linen, soak in new milk a few hours befoie viash ing. Ramon’s Liver Pills – Tonic Pelleta are a Perfect Treatment for Constipation a»d Biliousness. Oue pill a dose.
