TALBOT COUNTY, GA - Newspaper June 1903 ***************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm *********************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com The following is news transcribed from The Talbotton New Era from the month of June 1903: The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 4, 1903 Page 2 Waverly Hall Mr. Mat Luttrell breathed his last Monday afternoon at six o'clock. The funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Methodist church. His remains were interred at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Mount Ida Mr. and Mrs. Bob Adams and little daughter Florence were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Tucker last Sunday. Mrs. Will O'Neal and children visited relatives here Sunday. Mrs. J.D. Gilmer and her daughter, Miss Myrtie, who have been visiting relatives in Atlanta, are at home again to the delight of their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gilmer are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Gilmer. Waverly Hall Miss Ida Peacock, of Texas, is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G.H. McKee Prof. Ed Brawner closed school here last week. Mr. G.C. Smith of Ft. Valley, visited his brother, Mr. C.F. Smith, last week. Mr. T.J. Amos has charge of the Livery business here and is doing a hustling business. Box Springs Mr. Nix of near Columbus, was the guest of Mr. T.A. Funderburk, on the 27th of May. Messrs. Jimmie and Johnnie King and Miss Ada King were the guests of Mr. Funderburk and family Sunday. Mr. George Cook and children were the guests of Mrs. King Sunday. Mr. T.A. Funderburk and two little daughters visited Mr. C.C. Ginn and family Sunday. (The rest of the Box Spring's items was accidentally lost - Printer) Bellview Miss Mary Patterson of Geneva, and her brother Owen, visited at the home of Mr. W.T. Bryan's Sunday, and Miss Mary is spending the week there. Miss Annie Fryer from the Valley, visited Miss Julia McDowell last week. Misses Sallie and Corrie McDowell are in Talbotton this week attending the Teachers' Institute. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Dunn and daughter, Mattie Lee, from Bullochville, were called here to attend the burial of Mrs. Hall and her son. Mr. Homer Weems has returned from Ashburn and visited friends and relatives here Sunday. He is now located at Geneva. Bonnibel LOCAL NEWS Thursday, June 4, 1903 Page 6 Talbotton has three beef markets now. Interest is deepening in the three June weddings of Talbotton people. Who next? Write or phone Byrd & Baldwin at Waverly Hall, Ga. for field peas. Treasurer L.A. Baldwin says he paid out less county money Tuesday than he ever did before on first Tuesday. There was not very much business transferred in the Court of Ordinary Monday. When you need anything in the furniture line, call to see me. L.P. Freeman The past week has been uneventful in Talbotton. Very few have come and gone. No new babies have been born; no runaway marriages have occurred and no one has died so far. Holman & Smith have put in an ice house in their meat market and will now have fresh beef at all hours. Several of us will go to Butler to the District meeting June 22-24. Butler people promise a warm reception to visitors - and they have the warmth in both heart and sand. The first Tuesday was a quiet day, only a moderate crowd was in town. One of the most beautiful orchards in this section is that of Dr. and Mrs. F.J. Wells. They have fruit from early spring till frost and every inch of space is occupied by something growing fruit. They have English Walnut trees bearing this year. Many places the roads have been worked and much improved. Wouldn't it be nice for the grand jury to report the roads all in good order? The merchants can scarcely get corn and meat to supply the demand. The last two games of baseball between Columbus and Talbotton were played Friday afternoon. The first stood 9 to 6 in favor of Columbus, the last 15 to 2 in favor of Talbotton. So far nothing has been heard from Vienna. What's the matter Bro. Atkins? Teacher's Institute This week the Talbot County Teacher's Institute is in session and a lively interest is being shown in the work by the teachers. Supt. O.D. Gorman is conducting it and his work is thorough and profitable. The task of educating the young is a great one and those who have it in charge have need for all the knowledge they can get in methods of instruction. Many interesting exercises have been explained and great good will result from it. Examination of Applicants to Teach in the Public Schools On Saturday, June 27th, will be held in Talbotton an examination of applicants to teach in the public schools of Talbot County. Together with United States History, there will be questions on Georgia History and on the biographies of distinguished Americans. Also questions on Physiology and Hygiene. Besides the common school branches and Manual of Methods, only two books, "Pages Theory and Practice of Teaching" and "Roark's Methods in Education" will be used as basis for questions in examination. O.D. Gorman, C.S.C. Talbotton, Ga. Exercises at Daughters of Confederacy Meeting Prayer by Rev. Thomas Music, song by Mrs. DeLoache Life and Character of Jeff Davis by Col. A.P. Persons Reading of rules for the bestowal of crosses by Col. O.D. Gorman Bestowal of crosses by Mrs. Bull, Pres. Alice Beall, Mathews Chapter, U.D.C. Music Reading, Mrs. Ella P. Leonard Music Reading, Miss Virginia Persons Music PERSONAL MENTION Prof. C.A. of Woodcliffe, Ga. is home again on vacation. Mr. Will Wooten of Buena Vista was in Talbotton Sunday. Mrs. W.H. Elliston of Max, is visiting relatives in Talbotton. Miss Annie Turner of Geneva, is the guest of Miss Genie Wells this week. Mrs. Fronissa Mizell, of Columbus, is the guest of Mrs. R.A. Mizell. Mr. S.J. Stark, of Perote, Ala. been on a visit to Miss Lula Bryan. Rev. Mr. Finch, of Raleigh, N.C., is spending some time in Talbotton. Judge T.J. Childs of Prattsburg, was shaking hands in town yesterday. Mrs. Fannie Wallace, of Baldwinville is attending the teachers' institute this week. Mr. Jas. Norman of Union Spring, Ala., spent two days with Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Mizell this week. Prof. J.T. Stephenson who has been teaching school at Endora, Ga., is in Talbotton spending vacation. Mrs. Arthur Pou of Bolton, is the charming guest of Mrs. Ella P. Leonard this week. We have opened up a regular beef market in the shop recently vacated by Alf Douglass. Holman & Smith Prof. William Gorman arrived Wednesday from Midland where he has been teaching. Miss Minnie Lee Marshall is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J.E. Munfort (Monfort?) near Ficklin's Mill, Taylor County. Mr. John Boswell of Columbus, spent two days this week with his brother, Marshall Tom Boswell. Uncle Tom Gibson was able to be on the street last week for the first time in several months. Mrs. T.J. Hart whose husband died last week has broken up housekeeping and moved to her father's at Midland. Mr. Henry Gilmer and his lovely wife, of Atlanta, spent a few days in Talbotton this week visiting relatives. Rev. T.H. Thomson, of Columbus, is assisting Rev. J.A. Thomas in a protracted meeting at the Methodist church this week. Mrs. W.D. Allen and little son Basil, of Buena Vista, are visiting Mrs. Allen's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.B. Edwards. Miss Iza Hartly of Fort Valley, arrives today to spend several days as the guest of Mrs. J.A. Bryan and Mrs. Lawrence. Mr. T.N. Beall went to Marshallville where his daughter, Mrs. A.M. Haslam, is very sick, and returned home Wednesday. The friends of Mrs. M.E. Baldwin, of Daviston will be glad to know that she is much improved from her recent spell of sickness. Mr. J.C. Callaway of Macon Telegraph was in town Tuesday. Mr. Callaway is a favorite among traveling men and has a large number of friends in Talbot. The Daughters of the Confederacy distributed some more crosses of honor to the old Vets at the Weston House Wednesday after which delightful refreshments were served. Every tailor can make a suit, but every tailor can't make a suit suit. N.V. Callier Mr. R.W. Blanton, our efficient Tax Receiver, is winding up his business these days. His books will soon close. He had been generous to the public in advertising his rounds. Prof. D.L. Earnest, of Athens, Ga., spent a few days this week with his mother-in-law, Mrs. Susie Carter, who has charge of his beautiful little daughter Susie. Dr. J.B. Douglass and son, Herbert, returned Sunday from Raleigh, N.C., where they have had a most pleasant visit to the home of Hon. William Douglass, brother of the Dr. Mr. Henry Whiton and Mr. F. Flournoy were in Talbotton this week. They attended the funeral of Mr. T.J. Hart, and wound up his business and carried Mrs. Hart's goods to Midland. F.P. Pepper the photographer, who announced recently that he would come, arrived Wednesday and is ready to do first class work. He comes well recommended and has good samples of his work on exhibition. Mr. Edmund R. Kimbrough, representing the firm of Douglis & Zeeman, of New York, has been confined to his bed for the past week with malarial fever at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Kimbrough. The friends of Misses Pauline and Cornelia Bell who attended school here this year will be glad to know that they were not in the cyclone that struck Gainesville Monday. They live on the opposite side of the city from the storm stricken portion. The wind came in the night through an open window and blew off of the printers' composing case a leaf of the Box Springs items and we have never been able to find them. This accounts for some of the items from that correspondent's being left out. Dr. F.L. Thomas of Columbus, was in Talbotton fitting eye glasses Tuesday. The Dr. has an excellent line and is thoroughly up in his work. He did good business despite the fact that the crowd was the smallest in town on first Tuesdays for years. K.P. Officers At a regular meeting of the K.P.'s Monday night the following officers were elected for the second term of 1903: Chancellor Commander J.M. McCoy, Vice Chancellor Wm Keller, Prelate E.T. Smith, Master of Work W.A. Holman, Inner Guard J.H. Collier, Outer Guard W.P. Holman, Master At Arms C.L. Passmore. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 11, 1903 Page 3 THE COUNTY Geneva Several from here attended preaching at Juniper last Sunday. Miss Marie Holmes of Bellview, is the guest of Miss Bazemore. Misses Mattilee and Annie Mae Wood attended preaching here Sunday. ROUGH EDGE Mr. John Jones went down to Columbus last Saturday. Mr. G.M. Dunn of Bullochville returned home last week. Mr. Mack Allen attended singing in Upatoi Sunday. Mr. K.C. Jones and Miss Mittie Kellum attended preaching at Mt. Gillard Sunday. Merl BOX SPRINGS Fire broke out in the dry house of the Box Springs Manufacturing Co. Thursday night last at about 8 o'clock and for some time it looked as if the (word cut off - may be whole) of Box Springs would be burned but owing to the rain and the help of those present the fire was soon under control and the damages were small. The fire was caused by carelessness of the night watchman. Mrs. Moore and son, of Juniper, were the guest of Mr. Mac Moore on Sunday. Mrs. T.P. McLendon returned home after a pleasant visit to relatives and friends in Columbus and other cities. Little Miss Ruth Stripling is visiting her grandmother this week. We are expecting wedding bells again soon in Box Springs. YPSILANTI Miss Sallie Turner is with her sister, Mrs. Jim Callier. Miss Fannie Smith will attend the Leonard-Atwater marriage. Miss Grace Freeman is the guest of her cousin, Mr. T.A. Freeman. Mr. T.M. Freeman had a cow to go mad last week. SHILOH Miss Lucia Harris has returned from Abbeville where she spent several months with her sister, Mrs. Fuller. Rev. A. Farley filled the pulpit here last Sabbath. The program for Children's Day was beautifully rendered just before the eleven o'clock service. Mrs. J.A. Paxson of Abbeville is the guest of her parents here. Mrs. E.J. Harris is visiting her sons in Birmingham. Mr. R.S. Fuller and little son Alvin are visiting friends in Shellman. Miss Corrie Trammell is at home from Columbus where she has been teaching. Miss Effie King of Midland is the guest of Miss Sallie Crawford. Miss Bessie McDowell of Griffin, and Miss Mary Lizzie Parson of Abbeville will be the guest of Miss Annie Jeanie McDowell next week. Mrs. E.T. Childs is the guest of Mrs. G.T. McDowell. Occasionally OAKLY Mr. John W. Shipp is harvesting his oats this week: he says he has the best oats he has ever seen grow on these old hills. Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Culpepper visited Uncle Simon Bickley Sunday. Mr. D.C. Phillips and his accomplished daughter, Miss Lillie, of Ridgeway, visited her last week. Mrs. J.D. Gilmer has gone back to Atlanta for her health. Mrs. C.T. Bickley and her two interesting little boys are visiting Mr. and Mrs. S.P. Bickley this week. Miss Susie Dent was on the sick list last week. Mr. J.W. Shipp has an exceedingly pretty orchard loaded with peaches. Uncle Simon Bickley seems a little better. Mr. and Mrs. D.U. Biggs visited their old home last week. We are glad to note that little John Shipp is recovering from an attack of diphtherea. S.W.J. PRATTSBURG Farmers are busy cutting grain in this section. Bro. H.M. Morrison preached an interesting sermon to a large and attentive congregation last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Alsobrook visited Mr. and Mrs. Will Childs last Saturday and Sunday. The singing at W.A. Fowler's was much-enjoyed Sunday afternoon. Miss Maggie Mae Mathis is attending commencement at Thomaston this week. Miss Mattie Butler spent a few days last week with Misses Leila and Pearl McManus. Mr. Jesse Lumsden of White County is visiting his sister, Mrs. J.A. Carter. Messrs. Jonah and Lee Arrington visited relatives here recently. Messrs. A.L. McManus and R.W. Boggs made a flying trip to Thomaston Saturday. Mrs. J.J. Rhodes is now occupying the house recently vacated by Dr. J. W. Suggs. Mr. J.B. Parker is visiting Thomaston this week. Prof. W.M. Parker attended the Teachers' Institute. Lilly SOCIAL CIRCLE Mrs. R.D. Gibson and children has returned home after a pleasant visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Goosby spent Sunday with Mrs. J.D. Marshall. Mr. D.D. Lawson and family visited relatives in Talbotton Sunday. Mr. Campbell from Chicago is expected to visit relatives in the near future. We thank our commissioners very much for having worked the roads so nicely. Mr. C.E. Blanton came up from Ypsilanti and visited homefolks Saturday and Sunday. Messrs. Freeman, Noell, Turner and Starling from Ypsilanti, attended Sabbath school here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. T.K. Stinson visited relatives at Grenada Sunday. Mr. J.M. Allen and little Miss Libby DeLoache gave our Circle a pop call Monday. A. & Z. TAX Mr. and Mrs. S.Z. Webster visited friends and relatives in Thomaston recently. Misses Washie and Lizzie McFarland of Columbus, and Miss Claude Miller of the Valley were the guests of Mrs. Robt. Alsabrooks last week. Messrs. H.P. Weston and Hamp Couch visited friends at "Green Mount" Sunday. Mrs. A.J. Webster and little daughter are the guests of Mrs. Jim Freeman near Shiloh. Little Miss Mary Fryer is having quite a delightful time visiting friends at Roanoke, Ala. Rev. J.Y. Allen failed to fill his appointment at Valley Grove Church last Sunday, but a short prayer service was conducted by Mr. J.M. Robinson. Miss Annie Fryer and Mr. A.J. Webster rendered a beautiful duet, "I Surrender All." Janice Meredith BALDWINVILLE Mr. E.S. Baldwin of Talbotton spent Sunday in our 'ville. Mrs. Susie Elliott, of Barnesville, spent several days among old friends. Mrs. Annie Moore, Leola, Mary and Marie Barnes are spending their vacations at home. Mr. A.C. Mallory has sold his farming interests to his father and he and his wife have moved to West Point, where they will make their future home. At the home of the bride in Upson County, on June 3rd, Miss Laura Arnold and Mr. B.J. Adams were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. Mr. Beatly officiating. Miss Arnold is one of Upson's most charming young ladies. Mr. Adams is a successful farmer and one of our best citizens. Miss Emmie Stephenson, formerly of this county, who has been teaching school in Lumpkin, was married to Mr. D.R. Brown of that place. We wish them much happiness. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 11, 1903 Page 6 LOCAL NEWS The cotton that was planted is by far the best looking. Mr. J.L. Dozier claims to be able to duplicate Col. Bull's onions. It seems that it is time we were all taking out a little more life and tornado insurance. Dwelling houses are in demand in Talbotton. Many more could be used. A considerable amount of building is contemplated for this summer. A nice ballpark with a pretty grand stand would be a good addition to Talbotton. The rains have brought a crop of grass that will keep the farmers busy for some time. LeVert College will have a large amount of improvements this summer. By selling their goods close to their cost our merchants have brought to Talbotton better trade than she has had in 15 years. The large stocks of goods and large shipments coming in daily tell the new life in Talbotton. __________________________ Closing Exercises at Maddox School The community around the Maddox School and Whitesville have just enjoyed a rare and unusual treat in the closing exercises of Mrs. Annie Moore's school, consisting of music, tableaux, drills, recitations, and dialogues by her well trained school children, and sweet music by some of her lady friends. Miss Leola Barnes, who has been attending the Southern Female College at LaGrange, added much to the occasion with her vocal solos and recitations. It would be difficult to particularize where all did so well, reflecting much credit on the skill and painstaking of their faithful teacher, her material being principally small children unused to public display. The stage was beautifully decorated with bunting, ferns and flowers, and the living pictures of the prettily dressed children as they posed, while the colored lights shone over the scene both pretty and touching. The Welcome drill and March was especially fine, inspiring and joyous. After the recitation, The New South, rendered by Mr. Marvin Callahan, the patriotic strains of Dixie, sung by the Chorus class dressed in the National colors, rekindled old fires, inspired new ones. Mrs. Moore's closing scene was a decided hit in fantastic costumes. The children were hilarious and merry and brought down the house. Mrs. Moore deserves great credit for her efforts and success, and the decided wish of all is that at no distant day we may patronize her again. Mrs. Kate L. Ross _________________________ Talbotton vs. Buena Vista The Talbotton Junior Baseball Club will leave for Buena Vista Monday morning to play three games of ball on the 15, 16, 17. Talbotton goes with the expectation of winning two out of three games. Those who will probably go are: Messrs. Worrill Kimbrough, Robt. Kimbrough, Willie Douglass, Herbert Douglass, Clarence Smith, Martin Baldwin, Carson Baldwin, Will Smith, Tom Beall, Hamp Weston, Persons Dozier. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 11, 1903 Page 7 PERSONAL MENTION Misses Bazemore and Homes are the guests of Mrs. T.H. Mahone. Miss Marilu Hall has been very sick but is better. Miss Iza Hartley, of Fort Valley is visiting Mrs. J.A. Bryan. Miss Mae Bell of Gainesville is visiting her aunt, Mrs. P.M. Weston. Miss Lottie Parrot of Waverly Hall spent Monday in Talbotton. Miss Annie Jones is visiting her sister, Mrs. N.V. Callier Miss Marie Johnson will leave Saturday for Columbus, where she will spend several weeks. Miss Laura Knowles of Columbus visited Miss Jennie Lee O'Neal last week. Misses Sallie Jennie and Corrie McDowell are visiting their sister, Mrs. Joe Collier. Mr. and Mrs. Will Thornton have arrived home after a pleasant trip to Opelika, Ala. Mr. Rowland Spain, of Columbus, is spending his vacation here with homefolks. Miss Jennie Beall McCoy is spending some time in Athens the guest of Mrs. Dr. Ryder. Mr. C.H. Moore, of Paschal, spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Keller. Mrs. J.M. McCoy returned Saturday from Marshallville where her sister, Mrs. A.M. Haslam was very sick. We are glad to report that she is much improved. Miss Lucy Allen returned from a visit to Buena Vista Saturday and was accompanied back by her friend Miss Nettie Smith, who is her guest this week. Judge W.B. Butt heard a large number of certioraries and motions for new trial Saturday from Talbot Superior Court. Col. J.J. Ball and Col. A.P. Persons attended. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Fannie McLaughlin to Mr. Carter of Mansfield, June 17. Protracted meeting is still going on at the Methodist church. Much very wholesome preaching is being furnished by Messrs. Thomas and Morrison and interest is increasing. Dr. Passmore and Ben Gibson left Monday for Thomaston to play in a series of ball games with Thomaston against Greenville. Mr. Gibson goes from there to Rome he having signed up with that club for the season. Who is that suggested we start a library in Talbotton? It is a good idea. It enables us to have access to a large number of books at small cost. Miss Hines Raines who has been teaching in the public schools of Columbus, is with her parents, Judge and Mrs. J.W. Raines for vacation. Mr. R.N.R. Bardwell, State Manager Germania Life Insurance Co. of New York., spent two days last week in Talbotton with his parents, leaving Sunday for his home in Atlanta. Mr. Arthur Small, of Cuthbert, spent Sunday in Talbotton with relatives. He was one of the attendants in the Atwater-Leonard wedding last night at Thomaston. _______________________________ Lively Juniper It was our pleasure to jump off the train Thursday night at Juniper and spend the night at the hospitable home of Mr. J.J. Weaver, whose wife and lovely daughters joined him in making us have a most pleasant stay. The New Era is ever ready and anxious to encourage progress in all lines and especially agriculture and would call attention to the fancy farming Mr. Weaver is doing. Mr. Weaver had a seed planter that puts down at any distance and as thickly or thinly as desired, corn, cottonseed, sorghum, grass seed, peas, and in fact every seed that is drilled. His garden is a bouquet of luxuriant growth; Mrs. Weaver has some of the finest geraniums among her flowers we have ever seen. They are three foot tall and look more like bushes than they do the tender pot flower. They are growing successfully a bunch sweet potato. It grows up like an Irish potato and is easily cultivated. Then we made our way to Talbotton's great watering place, Posey's pond. There the 400 acres of water furnish fish for the hundreds who go there to spend vacation. Many Columbus people come to seek the pleasure of that place and old Brother Posey always makes it pleasant for all visitors. He loves God and that makes him love man and he shows it in unbounded kindness and abundant liberality. He gives the free use of his pond and furnishes the poles and boats for those who come to fish. He and his sons have a grist mill, store, and coffin factory, all of which do large business and the factory furnishes lucrative employment for a score of good workmen, among them are Messrs. Walter Benson, J.T. Plymale, M.F. Harris and J.A. Dean. One of our Talbotton bachelors has found it so pleasant there that he has been there several months and seems to intend staying there much longer - Dr. D.B. Dennis. He and Mr. P.A. Belk are making themselves an enviable reputation as fishermen. They send large numbers of fancy bream and speckle cat to their hungry friends and keep the spring boxes full for their own use. The New Era found its way into a number of new homes and many people found their way into the heart of the New Era as a result of that trip. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 18, 1903 Page 3 THE COUNTY MAX Miss Mattie Lou Maxwell is visiting Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Jones Hix of Reynolds, were recent visitors at Mr. J.F. Curington's. Misses Johnnie and Mary Lou Robins of Talbotton are spending some time with relatives here. Mrs. Richard Maxwell left Thursday for Lone Oak, where she will spend several weeks with her parents. Mr. A.O. Brantley of Macon, spent Sunday at Max. Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Brantley are happy over a fine baby boy. Mr. Tom Hamilton and daughter of Ellerslie, will remain with Mr. W.W. Childs for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. P.F. Maxwell and daughter, left Sunday for Cataula to be present at the marriage of Mr. John W. Thompson to Miss Long. Mrs. Maxwell has had the pleasure of welcoming two new sisters within the past few weeks. Malvina RIDGEWAY Mrs. W.B. Nutt and children, of Buena Vista, are the guests of her mother, Mrs. Epps. Miss Ophelya McGehee is visiting relatives in Columbus. Miss Laura Biggs, one of Paschal's most charming young ladies, visited her parents last week. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Phillips and sister, Miss Annie, visited homefolks Sunday. Mr. W.T. Womack, of Columbus visited Mr. W.T. Ingram last week. Misses Lora and Freddie Story, of Waverly Hall, visited their aunt, Mrs. Wallace recently. Miss Ethel Weaver of Ft. Gaines, is still visiting in our town. Miss Stella Biggs returned to Talbotton last Friday after a pleasant stay with home folks. We are glad to state that our Sunday school is still flourishing. Mrs. M.A. Wallace visited her daughter, Mrs. C.C. Ogletree last Sunday. Pansy TAX Mrs. Will Key, of Columbus, is spending some time here the guest of her mother, Mrs. D.T. Cunningham. Misses Annie and Martha Fryer spent last Saturday in Talbotton, the guest of Miss Sallie Fannie Gorman. Little Miss Annie Laurie Cunningham has returned home after a delightful visit to Columbus. Mr. Vassar Thompson, a prominent young businessman of Pelham, spent several days last week with friends at "Green Mount." Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins of Shiloh, Rev. Ellison Jenkins of New Orleans, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roe Edwards. Misses Rebie Parker and Nanneta Allison of Shiloh, visited Miss Hattie Jean Edwards last week. Rev. Ellison Jenkins of New Orleans filled the pulpit at Sardis Church last Sunday. He is quite an able young theologian. Miss Minnie Drane Fryer leaves in a few days to visit friends at Liberty Hill, Griffin and Barnesville. Janice Meredith FLINT HILL Mrs. J.T. Kellum and daughter, Ada, visited the family of Mr. Matthew Carlisle at Roughedge last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Smith of Shiloh visited Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Kellum last Sunday. Miss Maude Chapman of Maywood was the guest of Mr. J.H. Chapman's family a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Jenkins and son, Ellison, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roe Edwards Sunday. Rev. Ellison Jenkins preached quite an interesting sermon at Sardis this past Sabbath. Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Buchanan were the guests of the latter's parents at Floyd Hill Sunday. The roads of Flint Hill District are in better condition than they have been during the past four years and we don't want any more road machines. Misses Maggie, Johnnie and Maude Chapman were the guests of Miss Ethel Kellum the past Sabbath. Vistel GENEVA Miss May Well of Columbus is the charming guest of her sister, Mrs. Brooks. Mr. W.E.A. Smith, who has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. M.L. Cooke, has accepted a position in Columbus. Messrs. Howard Posey and E.S. Sullivan, of Juniper visited friends here Sunday. Miss Jondie Bradshaw has returned home after visiting her sister, Mrs. John Lowe, of Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Wade and little daughter Lillian, of Columbus, are visiting their parents, Mrs. Morris this week. Miss Katie Renfroe who has been teaching school at Viena has returned home. We are very sorry to learn that little Miss Katie Stinson is very sick, hope that she will soon recover. Miss Katie Bazemore who has been visiting Talbotton has returned home. Mr. Y.H.C. Smith is visiting his sister, Mrs. M.L. Cooke. Miss Lucy Persons has returned home after visiting Miss Genie Wells of Talbotton. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Favors are visiting their parents this week. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Trussell of Talbotton spent Sunday here. Mrs. Ola Bulloch of Bullochville is visiting Miss May Fannie Turner. Mr. Edd Tillman left Monday for Perry where she will stay quite a while. Miss Rosamond Persons is visiting relatives near Pleasant Hill. We are very sorry to learn that Miss Clara Brown is sick and hope that she will soon recover. Dot and Spot Pleasant Hill Mr. Lovie Sewell came by home and stopped a few days last week. He has been moved from Adairsville to Tennille. Mrs. Will Smith is visiting relatives in Midway, Ala. Mr. Brooks Nelson of Eatonton is visiting his parents here, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Nelson. Mr. W.S. Jones, of Grand Island, Fla., spent last Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Sewell. Misses Maud Norris, Hattie Mae Dupree, Jessie Woodall, Mattie Woodall and Ruth Beverly attended commencement in Thomaston last week. Mrs. Simmons is very sick she is with her daughter here, Mrs. J.D. Daniel. Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Ferguson attended the burial of his brother, Mr. Tom Ferguson in Thomaston last Monday. Mr. Ferguson had been in bad health quite a while. Messrs. Jim Henry Ferguson, John Woodall and Prof. C.A. Martin are attending the Chataqua in Barnesville this week. Several of the young people enjoyed a nice little Crokinole party at Mr. and Mrs. C. Pye's last Thursday evening in honor of Mr. Nelson. BELLEVIEW Miss Jennie Holmes left Sunday for Woodbury to visit relatives. Miss Marie Holmes returned home Sunday from a visit to relatives at Geneva and Talbotton. Misses Julia and Corrie McDowell attended the McDowell- Huff marriage at Shiloh Wednesday. Mrs. Robertson spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Harris near Shiloh. Dr. William Pierce of Columbus, will be at Mr. C.C. Dunn's for several weeks practicing dentistry. Miss Agnes Jones and Master Willie, her brother, of Roughedge, attended Sabbath school here Sunday. Miss Emma Holmes' horse was unfortunately badly cut by barbed wire. We sincerely hope he may recover from the hurt. Mrs. L.B. McCrory, Jr. and children of Atlanta are visiting the family of Mr. L.B. McCrory. Miss Mary Patterson returned home last week after an enjoyable visit to her cousin, Miss Mary Bryan. Miss Mattie Marshall has returned to her home near Waverly Hall after visiting relatives. Mr. J.W. Jones was on the sick list last week. Mrs. R.C. Fryer and Miss Annie visited Mrs. and Miss McDowell Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Mahone visited the family of Mr. Finley Holmes Sunday. Bonnibel BOX SPRINGS Mr. Tom Adams house was burned Sunday evening between 3 and 4 o'clock. Mr. Adams and his young wife were not at home at the time. Everything was burned up, including plow gear, buggy harness, and all household furniture. Nothing saved. Origin of fire unknown. They will live in the house with his father, Uncle Joe Adams, until the crops are laid by when he will build a new home. Misses Mattie Hinton and Loula Harbuck of Juniper visited Mr. G.O. McClung and family Sunday. Little Miss Patterson of Columbus, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. F.P. McLendon this week. Miss Hattie Simpson of Talbotton is visiting the Misses King this week. Misses Mary Wall and Ida Belle Jenkins are the guests of Mrs. T.A. Funderburk at this writing. Mr. T. A. Funderburk and two little daughters visited his sister in Girard, Ala., Saturday and Sunday. Miss Inez McClendon visited homefolks Sunday. Miss Sadie Gorham was the guest of Mrs. T.L. Jenkins Sunday. Also, Mrs. A.A. Pope and Mrs. Steve McLendon are Mrs. Jenkins' guest at this writing. Mr. O.W. Taff of Upatoi, was in Box Springs Monday, the guest of Mr. Funderburk and family. Mr. and Mrs. William Hart have come back to make their home in Box Springs again. We welcome them back with us. Messrs. Howard and Henry Cart-- of Meigs, Ga., were the guests of Mr. Funderburk and family Tuesday. They are agents for enlarging pictures and have received many orders here among whom were Messrs J.W. King, F.P. McLendon, G.O. McClung, G. Gorham, Mrs. Gorham and others. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 18, 1903 Page 6 Local News Dwelling House Burned The dwelling house of Tom and Hattie Adams was burned up last Sunday at 2 o'clock. They were at his father's at the time and lost everything except what they had on. His home was new and they had lived in it only a short time. His flour, meat, sugar, plow gear, buggy harness, all burned. If anyone feels sympathy and charity in their hearts to materialize into a yard of cloth, a dish or anything else, and will leave it at the store of T.H. Persons, I know it will be welcomed with a "God Bless You." A Friend Talbotton Society The past week has been one of unusual social interest. A number of delightful functions were given in compliment to the visitors within our gates. Mrs. Hugh Fairfax Wilkerson's attractive home gave the initial open sesame to the feminine contingent. Miss Georgia Thornton was the lovely honoree. Miss Thornton was exquisitely gowned in white, enhancing the glory of her beautiful eyes. Flinch contributed a happy diversion and a dainty ceilation was dispensed. Miss Emily Louise Richards entertained Monday evening at her beautiful home in honor of her friend, Miss Maude Shaw, of LaFayette, Ga. The large folding doors were thrown open to the welcome guests. The decorations consisted of a profusion of daisies and nasturtiums, which, blended with the pink lights made a most enchanting scene. The feature of the evening was a writing contest, of making the greatest number of words from the subject, "Talbotton Girls". Miss Georgia Thornton of Columbus, being the successful contestant, was awarded the prize, which was a beautiful silver paper cutter. Afterward delicious refreshments were served, carrying out the color scheme, pink and white. Those present were: Misses Ella Leonard, Lucy McCoy, Florence Baldwin, Pearl Robins, Maud Josey, Georgia Thornton, of Columbus, Mattie M. Parker, of Prattsburg and Miss May Beall of Gainesville and Maude Shaw of LaFayette, Ga. Messrs. C.H. Matthews, T.A. Baldwin, Leonard Baldwin, Edward Bardwell, Marion McCoy, J.W. Jordan, Charlie Kimbrough, Edgar Baldwin, Arthur Small of Cuthbert and Edmund Kimbrough of New York. Hill Crest, the stately home of the Misses Robins, gave cheery welcome on Saturday evening to the participants of a delightful tea in compliment to Miss Iza Bryan Hartley of Fort Valley. Moonlight, music and mirth formed a triad of fascination in this charming home and by the lovely hostesses. Mrs. William Stallings Dennis sustained her enviable reputation for elegant hospitality in an "At Home" Wednesday afternoon. The entire occasion was characterized by a charm of ease and informality. Miss Elizabeth Ragland gave an informal tea on Saturday evening at which Mrs. Walter Dobbins of Atlanta and Mrs. Euler B. Smith of Athens were charming guests. Mrs. J.M. Heath will receive this afternoon in compliment to Mrs. Euler B. Smith. Mrs. Heath possesses every attribute for the "perfect hostess" and by her sweet gentleness and courtesy contributes brightness and pleasure. The marriage of Miss Maude Josey and Mr. James Weaver Jordan will be the crowning social event of the coming week. PERSONAL MENTION Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Brown are spending this week in Atlanta. Mr. J.N. Lucas went to Columbus on a pleasure trip Wednesday. Mr. V.A. Steed will soon have watermelons on Talbotton's market. Mrs. J.J. Bull is spending several days in Macon with relatives. Mr. J.A. Bryan was in town this week. Misses Rosa and Anna Dunn, of Belleview, spent Monday in Talbotton. Mrs. M.E. Leonard's kitchen caught fire last Saturday evening but no damage was done. Mrs. W.E. Dobbins and little son of Atlanta, are the guests of Mrs. A.B. Ragland. Dr. Bardwell is having his home repainted and improved. Miss Marilu Hall of Roughedge District, is spending some time with her aunt, Mrs. L.W. Smith. The Council has decided to spent $1,500 in improvements on LeVert College. Mrs. T.A. Bardwell and two children left Wednesday for Atlanta where they will be the guests of Mrs. R.N.R. Bardwell. Rev. J.Y. Allen of Thomaston preached an excellent sermon at the Baptist church Sunday and Dr. J.B. McGehee preached another that night. The Misses Holmes and Bazemore who have been visiting Mrs. T.M. Mahone left Monday for their respective homes. Rev. J.A. Thomas left Saturday for Buena Vista where he went to preach the commencement sermon. There was no preaching at the Methodist Church Sunday. Miss Julia Raines leaves Friday for Knoxville, Tenn., where she will take charge of the manual training department of the University of Tenn. during the summer school. Mr. J.H. Worrill was buried in Columbus yesterday afternoon. Those who attended the funeral from here are: Mr. C.W. Kimbrough and his son, C.W. Kimbrough, Jr., Mrs. J.M. McCoy and Miss Eleanor Beall. Many of our oldest citizens say they never saw it so cold in June before. Mr. Rowland W. Spain who has been traveling for Peacock Clothing Co., of Columbus, Ga., has accepted a position as Salesman with Chas. W. Mizell of Columbus. Mr. Spain is an old Talbotton boy and his many friends wish for him a successful career. He will leave to fulfill his position on August 1st. Master William Baldwin fell out of a tree Monday and sprained his ankle. This is quite a surprise to his acquaintances, as he was never known to be hurt though often seen in dangerous places. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 25, 1903 Page Three THE COUNTY RIDGEWAY Mrs. D.U. Biggs and son, Master Dannie, visited relatives near Talbotton Sunday. Mrs. E.T. McDonald of Oakly, and Mrs. C.T. Bickly and children, of Dublin, were the guests of relatives there last week. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. McGehee attended preaching at Waverly Hall Sunday. Mrs. Slayton and Mrs. Olive, of Cataula, were the guests of Mr. Thomason and family Sunday. Mrs. Thomason accompanied them home. Mr. J.W. O'Neal of O'Neal's District was in our midst Sunday. Misses Lillie and Byrd Phillips are attending the institute in Hamilton this week. Mr. H.H. Wallace made a flying trip to Columbus Saturday. Mr. A.J. Phillips and charming daughter, Miss Fannie Rae, of Chipley, visited Mr. D. C. Philips and family Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Nutt's baby is quite sick at the home of Mrs. Epps. The Misses Philips gave an ice cream supper last Thursday night in honor of their cousin, Miss Philips of Chipley. Pansy YPSILANTI Mrs. S.A. Freeman is spending some time with relatives in Talbotton. Mrs. Phronice Mizell and Mrs. Nettie Mizell Johnson of Columbus are visiting Mrs. E.G. Freeman. Berta May Matthews is spending her vacation at home having been a pupil of R.E. Lee Institute the past year. Martha Kate Porch, of Barnesville is with her aunt, Mrs. C.D. Matthews. C.W. Matthews is at home from the Technological school. Miss Annie Turner is quite sick and friends wish for her a speedy recovery. The sad death of little J.W. Watkins has cast a gloom over the hearts of the community. We sympathize with the bereaved ones and would bid them cast their troubles on Jesus and he will help bear it. For he does not afflict us more than we are able to bear. GENEVA Mr. Otis Bulloch and Miss Hasty of Bullochville are spending several days with friends and relatives here. Mrs. Robt. Searcy and little son of Birmingham, Ala., are on a visit to the latters parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Pye. Mrs. Jas. Cook and daughter, Mrs. Tarte, of Cusseta, are visiting Mrs. M.L. Cook. Mrs. Tuck Tichnor and children will arrive in a few days and spend the summer with her brother, Mr. Bat Ingram. Mr. Bob McBryde was in Columbus last week on business. Mr. T.P. Wade who has been spending some time here with his mother-in-law, Mrs. Morris, has accepted a position with the Eagle and Phoenix Mills in Columbus and in the future will make that city his home. Miss Katie Bazemore is visiting friends at Howard this week. Misses Ingram and McBryde have recently had their houses painted and their premises greatly improved. A crowd from here attended the all day singing at Moore's chapel last Sunday. Rex PRATTSBURG Mrs. Sally Edwards and daughters are visiting relatives in Richland. Master Grady Carter who has been attending R.E. Lee Institute is at home again. Our Sunday School is in a flourishing condition. Thursday, June 18, Miss Alice Davis and Mr. Hamilton Riley of Carsonville were made one. The bride is the lovely daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Davis. Lily DAVISTON The Childrens' Day at Wesley last Sunday was well attended and the exercises were well rendered. Messrs. Gene Callier and Greer Maxwell of Max attended Childrens' Day exercises at Wesley. Misses Mattie and Lucy Baldwin of Ellaville and Mary Baldwin of Talbotton were the guests of Miss Mary and Jesse Baldwin last week. Prof. and Miss Mae Wallace is attending the District Conference at Butler this week. Mrs. W.T. Cosby has returned home after an extended visit to her daughter, W.J. Smith at Woodbury. Miss Leila Wilson after spending several weeks very pleasantly with homefolks returned to resume her school duties at McRae. Mr. H.M. Searcy, Jr. spent Sunday in Barnesville. Rev's. Thomas of Talbotton and Stewart of Hamilton, spent Monday night at Prof. Wallace's. Several of our fishermen spent a day or two at Park's pond last week. TAX Mr. T.P. Callier killed a fine cow that had been bitten by a mad dog. Mrs. J.F. Currington and children are visiting at Reynolds. Mr. Tom Amos of Waverly Hall made a trip to our town this week. Mr. J.W. Alsobrooks who has been quite sick is now able to be out. Mrs. Annie Moore who has just returned from her school at Whitesville, spent a day or two at Max. Mr. and Mrs. P.F. Maxwell are expecting Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Eug. Thompson of Cataula, Sunday. Mr. H.C. Trussell, Miss Dovie Trussell and Mr. H.B. Callier are taking in the District meeting at Butler. Malvina BELLEVIEW Misses Sallie and Bessie McDowell of Griffin are visiting relatives in Belleview. Mr. Henry Hayes and charming little daughter, Miss Willie, from Texas and Miss Addie Holmes from the Valley, were the guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. P.F. Mahone. Mr. O.L. Stinson was in our midst Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Edwards were the guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Bryan. Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Mahone from Talbotton visited Sunday at Mr. Finley Holmes. Mr. Thomas L. Gardner of Bloomingdale, Tenn., attended services at Ephesus Sunday. Mrs. A.H. Bazemore of Geneva is visiting her sister, Mrs. Finley Holmes. Mrs. Henry Dunn from Roughedge, is the guest this week of her mother, Mrs. P.F. Mahone. Rev. Mr. McIver filled his regular appointment at Ephesus Sunday and preached a very able and interesting sermon to a large and appreciative congregation, his text being, "The fields are already white to harvest." He handled his subject well, and his magnetic words and personality were doubtless felt by all present. We are very much pleased with our pastor and everyone is cordially invited to attend services every third Sabbath. Miss Jessie McMillan's friends will regret to learn that she is still quite ill at Kansas City. Quite a number of people went to the church Sunday night expecting to hear Rev. McIver lecture on Presbyterianism but the inclemency of the weather prevented his arrival and also necessitated the congregation remaining at the church until 11 o'clock. A good deal of hail fell around Belleview Sunday afternoon injuring young vegetables. Bonnibel SOCIAL CIRCLE Mr. and Mrs. T.K. Stinson visited Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Allen Sunday. Mrs. R.S. Mills and little daughter Louise, visited relatives at Ypsilanti last week. Mrs. W.H. Cox has returned home after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Blanton. Mrs. R.D. Gibson visited homefolks Sunday. Mrs. W.T. Collier and her little grandson of Shiloh, are visiting Mrs. W.J. Allen this week. Miss Lucy Mae Blanton has returned home after a visit to relatives in Talbotton. Mr. T.R. Russell of Tax, spent Thursday in our midst. A and Z MOUNT IDA Mrs. T. J. Tucker is very sick at this writing. Mrs. Effie Flournoy and children are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harbuck this week. Mrs. B.S. Callier and Miss Birdie Lucas were the guests of Mrs. N.V. Callier last Friday. Miss Sallie Fannie Freeman is visiting Miss Rosebud Burt. Little Florence Adams, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Adams, is quite sick. Miss Julia Culpepper was the guest of Mrs. Jim Harbuck last Sunday. Miss Grace Weaver spent last Sunday with Miss Ethel Lou Tucker. Our Sunday School at Olive Branch is flourishing. Miss Mittilu Culpepper and Miss Lucy Weaver was the guest of Miss Rosa Payne last Sunday. Mrs. Rosa Harvell and little daughter, May Beall, of Atlanta, are visiting relatives and friends this week. Miss Nora Culpepper spent last Sunday with Miss Clara Gilmore. Mr. Wilson Bussey was in our ville last Sunday. Miss Lucy Weaver visited relatives in Talbotton last week. Mr. and Mrs. Will O'Neal and children visited relatives here Sunday. Mrs. J.D. Gilmer is visiting her son, Mr. Henry Gilmer in Atlanta. Mr. Harry Baldwin visited relatives here Sunday. Bula PLEASANT HILL Mrs. W.A. Willis attended the Chautauqua in Barnesville last week. Mrs. L.P. Sewell is spending a few days with her niece, Mrs. J.L. Sewell, this week at Grenada. Mr. T. O. Spearman of Oxford spent a few days with his sisters, Mrs. H.J. Ferguson and Miss Ludie Spearman this week. Miss Sallyelu Ferguson is visiting in Thomaston this week. Mrs. Alcry Jordan entertained at her quiet home last Thursday evening a small crowd of young people. Mr. John Ferguson of Sycamore, spent last Sunday with relatives here. Hyacinth WAVERLY HALL Mrs. J.M. McCoy and little daughter and Mrs. Eleanor Beall of Talbotton were the guests of Mrs. W.P. Watts last week. Rev. D.W. Smith of Harris is visiting his brother, Mr. C.F. Smith. Mr. Philmore Jones and sister, Miss Ida, of Hamilton, were the guests of Miss Willie Whitehead Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Will McKee of Upatoi were the guests of Mr. G.H. McKee Sunday. Mrs. Milan of Macon, is visiting the family of Mr. B.H. Robertson. Mrs. Will Pitts and children have returned from Clayton, Ala. Little Miss Fannie DeLoach of Ellerslie, has been visiting Miss Bessie Neal. Miss Willie Neal of Shiloh is visiting Miss Irene Pitts. Mr. Lonnie Kilpatrick, who has been visiting his parents, returned to Atlanta Monday to resume his school duties. His beautiful sister, Miss Annie Mae, accompanied him. She will stay two weeks visiting her cousin, Miss Kilpatrick. Messrs. George and Owen Stanford have returned home after a pleasant stay in Woodbury. Mr. Lon McKendry has returned to his home in Macon. Mrs. John Owen and little Misses Edith and Helen have returned from Seale where they have been visiting Mrs. Owen's mother. Miss Mary Stanford of Concord, has been visiting her uncle, Dr. Stanford. Messrs. Homer and Albert Jessup visited their mother here Sunday. Juno The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 25, 1903 Page Six BASEBALL NEWS Talbotton Defeats Barnesville Team Talbotton Wins the Middle Georgia Championship After a Series of Three Good Games The Talbotton ball team returned home from Barnesville Monday where they won the championship of middle Georgia by defeating the crack team of Barnesville in a series of three games. These games were one of the Barnesville Chautauqua and tremendous crowds were present at each game. Special trains from Thomaston, Forsyth and Griffin brought in large crowds and the "Red and Black" was not without warm friends and supporters. The first game played on Wednesday, went to Talbotton by a score of 6 to 5. Maynard, the star Mercer twirler, was in the box for Talbotton and pitched great ball. When Barnesville came to the bat in the last half of the ninth the score stood six to five in favor of Talbotton. The first man up walked on four balls, stole second and advanced to third on a hit over second. Things looked bad for Talbotton. Two men on base, nobody out and Chas. Harris, the old Baltimore 3rd baseman and heavy hitter to the bat. But the hopes of the Barnesville fans soon sank within them as Maynard settled down and Harris fanned the air. The next two men were given a dose our of the same bottle, and Talbotton left the field victorious. Bayne for Talbotton got a three base hit and three two base hits off of Grimes. Abner Powell's latest addition, and the last seen of the great Connecticut State League twirler he was seeking the depot by way of a back street whistling mournfully, "Show me the way to go home. This Talbotton team has batted me on the bum." Batteries for Talbotton, Maynard and Lafitte, Barnesville, Grimes and Whittaker. The Barnesville team went to the field on the second day more determined than ever to win, but the Talbotton boys had Bayne to do the box work, and they were determined if possible to administer a shut out to the Barnesville aggregation. This was decidedly the prettiest game of the series, and but for the very unbecoming conduct of one of the Barnesville players in trying to bully the umpire, the game would have been all that the most ardent lover of the sport could have desired. Bayne was on the slab for Talbotton and let Barnesville down with only three hits and one run. Bower opened for Barnesville but was batted out in the fifth inning when the Talbotton boys secured four runs. Talbotton secured one more fun in the sixth after which neither side scored and the final result was Talbotton 5, Barnesville 1. Batteries for Talbotton, Bayne and Lafitte, for Barnesville, Bower, Childs, Dickinson and Whittaker. With two games won Talbotton played the third without a snap or ginger, and as a result Barnesville won by a score of 6 to 1. Batteries for Talbotton, Howell and Lafitte, for Barnesville, Harison and Foster. Every man on the Talbotton team played fast ball, but Bayne, McPhail, Forest, Hancock and Lafitte came in for most of the praise. Talbotton stands ready to defend her claim to the championship of Middle Georgia against all comers. TALBOTTON WINS FIRST GAME OF THE SERIES The first game of the series between Talbotton and Montezuma was played yesterday evening, resulting in a victory for Talbotton by a score of 6 to 2. It was decidedly the prettiest game played this season on the Talbotton diamond. The Montezuma fellows are nice boys and fine clean ball players. To Teachers I am advised by the State School Commissioner that there are five scholarships at the Peabody College for Teachers, Nashville, Tenn., to be filled by competitive examination to be held July 17, 1903. The scholarships are good for one year, and will entitle the holder to $100.00 per year, and traveling expenses both ways. Those who wish to take the examination will please communicate with me at once. O.D. Gorman, C.S.C. Talbotton, Ga.