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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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 , . .
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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.
