Marion County GaArchives News.....Draneville News, 1908-1909 January 3, 1908 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00010.html#0002476 June 30, 2005, 3:52 pm The Marion County Patriot January 3, 1908 The Marion County Patriot, No. 51 Friday, January 3, 1908 Page Four Draneville Bland and Roy Cranford have returned to their home in Mitchell County after a pleasant visit here. Mr. Sam Kiser and family are visiting Mrs. Kiser’s mother, Mrs. Persons, in Macon this week. The young people of this community enjoyed an entertainment at the home of Mr. John Sorrell last Thursday night. Mr. Thomas Dillard, of Atlanta, is visiting his parents, Mr. Wm. Dillard and wife. Mr. F.M. Weeks and oldest daughter and son, of Taylor, are visiting relatives and friends here. Mr. Thomas Simmons and son, Boyet, of Taylor County, are visiting relatives here. Mr. Rufus Cranford and Miss Numan, of Lumpkin, were united in marriage on Christmas day. They will occupy the T.L. Rodgers home. A Farmers’ Union has been organized and many of our leading farmers are now members. The Marion County Patriot, No. 51 Friday, January 3, 1908 Page Six Draneville News Luther Cranford’s gin broke down one day last week and has been idle for several days. Mr. Bland Cranford, of Mitchell County, enjoyed several days last week with his mother and other relatives here. Many of our citizens have been making “business” trips to Americus the past week. Miss Carrie Wells and Mr. Thomas Wells were united in marriage at the residence of Rev. Carter, in Ellaville recently. The happy couple went to Alabama on a wedding tour. Mrs. J.W. Gooding and family enjoyed several days last week with her mother, Mrs. James Jackson. The Marion County Patriot, No. 5 Friday, February 14, 1908 Page Six Draneville News Born to Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Tatum, a fine girl last week. The Farmers’ Union at Draneville is progressing nicely. Many new members are being admitted. Draneville now boasts of a new school. A tackey party was given at the home of Mr. Sam Kisor last Friday night. A good time is reported. The men of road age met at Draneville last Thursday to make arrangements to get the work back as it was in the past. The Methodist Quarterly Meeting at Philadelphia last Saturday was well attended. Miss Josephine Redmond is visiting Mesdames Georgia Ann and Missouri Redmon. Some of our farmers are hauling out guano for another crop. We understand John Sorrels has learned of an estate he is interested in at Slocum, Ala., of several hundred acres of land. The Marion County Patriot, No. 6 Friday, February 21, 1908 Page Five Draneville Mrs. McGarrah, of Plains, is visiting at the home of Mr. Luther Cranford. Rev. Meeks preached to an appreciative audience last Sunday. Quite a crowd gathered at the home of Mr. Wm. Wells last Saturday afternoon and to their surprise, it proved a “double affair.” Mr. J. Brown led to the altar Miss Eunice, eldest daughter of Mr. Wells and Mr. Hugh Cook, Miss Minnie Swain. May the happy couples have smooth sailing over life’s sea. The Marion County Patriot, No. 7 Friday, February 28, 1908 Page Seven Draneville Mr. George Kiser is rapidly recovering after a week’s illness. Mrs. Wm. Dillard, who has been very low, is reported some better. The Farmers’ Union meeting at Draneville Saturday was well attended and an interesting time is reported. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Dillard last week, a fine girl. The Marion County Patriot, No. 10 Friday, March 20, 1908 Page One Draneville The numerous friends of Mrs. A.S. Boyett will gladly hear that she is convalescing. Mr. Tom Rogers and family, from Buena Vista, were in this community Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown, from Doyle, were in Draneville Sunday. The demon lagrippe swept over our part of the country recently and nearly every home was besieged; but with our doctor’s help and this sunshiny weather he has been put to flight. Mrs. Harry Bacon, of Dorah, was at the home of B.H. Tullis last week. Miss Lala Kinard, of Atlanta, is with homefolks this week. The Marion County Patriot, No. 14 Friday, April 10, 1908 Page Six Draneville Our farmers are very busy planting cotton. A.N. Mathis, of near Americus, enjoyed Saturday night and Sunday with friends and relatives here. Ben Brazel, who is working for Walter Chappel near Sumbe City, enjoyed Sunday with relatives here. Mrs. S.H. Ennis is in the silk culture. She has several thousand silk worms. Dr. Boyett is nearly through planting cotton. Preaching at Draneville Saturday and Sunday was well attended. The Marion County Patriot, No. 15 Friday, April 17, 1908 Page Seven Draneville Miss Eva Persons, a charming young lady from Macon, enjoyed several days last week with her sister, Mrs. S.H. Kisor, here. Mr. Will Langford, of Americus, and Harvey Smith, of Cordele, were looking after their farming interests here recently. Mr. Luther Welch and wife and son, Wiley spent Sunday at the home of John Gooding. The Marion County Patriot, No. 19 Friday, May 15, 1908 Page One Draneville May 11th, beautiful weather. Farmers all busy chopping cotton. Mr. Roswell Hair and Miss Odessa Green and Mr. Virgil Hirshburg and Miss Florance (Florence?) Smith were here Tuesday. Draneville school closed last Friday with a splendid concert at night. The school children were well trained and acted their parts well and those present were well entertained. The teacher, Miss Minnie Miers, is a useful school Miss and understands her business. She is a Christian lady and as she goes to her next school may God bless her in her work. The Marion County Patriot, No. 21 Friday, May 29, 1908 Page One Cotton chopping almost done. Crops doing fine. L.J. Cranford wears a broad smile all over his face, it’s a boy. B.H. Tullis is remodeling his yard fence. The school picnic at Draneville was a success and everybody enjoyed themselves. Mrs. Mae Harvey is real sick and has been for some time. Mr. Cook was here a few days ago looking after his electioneering business, he is a fine gentleman and we hope him success in his election. Plums and berries are ripe, I suppose we can all live well for a while. The ice cream supper Saturday night at Mr. George Kisers was a success. Mr. Robert Stokes went to Americus last Tuesday evening. The Marion County Patriot, No. 23 Friday, June 12, 1908 Page One Draneville The Primary passed off quietly. Dr. Boyett and Messrs. W.S. Croxton and S.H. Ennis enjoyed the result of the Primary better than anyone else. The Marion County Patriot, No. 24 Friday, June 19, 1908 Page One Draneville Mr. W.H. Newmon (Newman?), of Lumpkin, Ga. has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. R.A. Crawford the past week. The young people of the neighborhood enjoyed a singing at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. A.S. Boyett on last Sunday afternoon. We are glad to note that our efficient bailiff, Mr. Broxton Horn, is able to be up again after quite a tustle with fever. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Daniel is reported better. Mr. Sam McGarrah threshed out 700 bushels of his oats crop, about half of his crop. Mrs. W.R. Upton continues seriously sick. Rev. Allison filled his appointment here Sunday. Dr. A.S. Boyett and Mr. W.S. Croxton were in Buena Vista last Friday on business. Misses Annie Jossey and Ellie Kisor took dinner with Mrs. Dr. Boyett Sunday. Judge J.J. Dunham, of Buena Vista, passed through our neighborhood Sunday afternoon. The Marion County Patriot, No. 22 Friday, June 11, 1909 Page Three Draneville Mr. Luther Cranford has his new residence almost completed. Rev. Allison filled his appointment at Draneville Sunday. Ed Kidd and family, of Schley, spent last Sunday at the home of J.W. Gooding. Mr. J.H. Tatum and sons, Fred and John, were in Buena Vista Friday. Wm. Langford is quite sick with the fever. The Marion County Patriot, No. 28 Friday, July 23, 1909 Page Three Draneville Farmers are very busy trying to get their cotton laid by. Corn is good. Mr. Eugene Drane has the best corn in the county. He has ten acres that is estimated from fifty to seventy-five bushels to the acre. Wm. Langford’s little son has been quite sick but is better at this writing. Mrs. Maggie Gooding has returned home after spending two weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jackson, at Doerun. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 8.9 Kb