H.L. Speer Family of Leslie, Ga

H.L. Speer Family of Leslie, Ga
and Allied Lines
From Various Americus Newspapers
compiled by Alan Anderson

Oct. 18,1872 Sumter Jury list: H.L. Speer, T.D. Speer, W.J.
Speer, M. Speer (revised June 4th)
Dec. 17,1875 Americus' registered voters list: M. Speer, H.L.
Speer, W.J. Speer
Feb. 18,1876 obit of Hugh Lawson Speer
Mar. 10,1876 "The City Sexton, Mr. Wm. P. Hames, informs us that
there has been but one interment in Oak Grove Ceme-
tery for the month of February, and that one an
aged person."; Oak Grove Sexton's report: "Feb. 15
Hugh Speer, lot 141, S.E.D. age 68 years and 6
months"
Feb. 21,1890 Traverse Jury list: H.L. Speer, T.L. Speer
Nov. 21,1890 H.L. Speer on Traverse Jury
Dec. 5,1890 Traverse Jury list: Chas. L. Ansley, A. Robinson,
T.L. Speer, M. Speer, Jr.
Apr. 8,1892 "Merrytown Gossip - Mrs. H.L. Speer spent several
days of last week with her parents in Leslie."
Apr. 22,1892 Major M. Speer, et. al., left on merchants' excur-
sion on the SAM to Montgomery; "Merrytown Gossip -
Mr. P.L. Chambliss of Americus has been spending a
few days in Merrytown, the guest of Mr. Worthy. He
brought his fishing tackle with him, and we have
been feasting on fish. They caught nine pounds of
fish at one time in nets. We invited our nearest
neighbor, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson's family to help
us eat fish.; Mrs. E.J. Speer has been almost a
cripple for several days with rheumatism in one
foot, but we are glad to say she is getting about
again."
Oct. 6,1893 M. Speer and H.L. Speer on executive committee,
Sumter Sunday School Association
Sept 13,1894 "Dots From Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer, of Merrytown,
spent several days this week with her mother, Mrs.
Jno. Sims of this place."
Oct. 4,1894 "Dots From Leslie - H.L. Speer, of Merrytown, was
in town Saturday."
Dec. 14,1894 "Mr. J.W. Robinson, a thrifty and prosperous farmer
of Marion county, passed through the city yester-
day, en route to his newly purchased farm five
miles south of Americus. He recently bought of
Major Speer a good farm of 250 acres..."
Jan. 4,1896 "Mr. Walter Robinson, one of Macon county's best
farmers, has removed to Sumter and will locate six
miles from Americus on the old Starkville road..."
June 18,1897 H.L. Speer on Traverse Jury list
Jan. 21,1902 Road commissioners for "Old Sixteenth district: A.
Robinson, George R. Simpson and I.H. Wiggins."
Jan. 7,1903 "With the filing of his bond, County Treasurer A.C.
Speer will at once enter upon the discharge of the
duties of that important position."; ADP - "Merry
Town Notes - Mr. H.L. Speer is fencing and other-
wise improving his farm, located near Mr. A.B. Con-
nors. Mr. Speer does not live on his place at pre-
sent, having bought it only a year ago. He probab-
ly intends moving there at some future time, as he
is making things look nice and comfortable there."
Jan. 20,1903 ADP - "Locals From Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer, who have been the guests of the latter's
father, Mr. John Sims, for the past few days,
returned to their home today at Merrytown."
Jan. 27,1903 ADP - "Merry Town Notes - The next meeting (of the
new literary club) will be at the residence of H.L.
Speer at 7:30 p.m."
Apr. 30,1903 ADP - "Merry Town Tidings - H.L. Speer and family
spent Sunday with E.R. Chappell and family."
May 6,1903 ADP - "Merry Times at Merry Town - Mr. H.L. Speer
was very unfortunate in losing one of his mules
last night. This being the very busiest of the
plowing season makes the loss very much felt by
him."
May 20,1903 ADP - "All About Merry Town - E.R. Chappell and
family spent Sunday with H.L. Speer and family."
June 3,1903 ADP - "Said About Leslie People - Mrs. H.L. Speer,
of Merry Town, was here yesterday, visiting rela-
tives."; "Newlets About Merrytown - Mrs. H.L. Speer
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sims,
at Leslie."
Feb. 13,1908 "MRS. ELIZA J. SPEER DEAD AT HOME HERE - Mrs. Eliz-
abeth J. Speer...died yesterday morning at the res-
idence of her daughter, Mrs. A. Robinson...with
whom she had long resided...pneumonia being the
cause...mother of Mr. Hugh Speer...other sons and
daughters...in Florida..."
Sept 4,1908 "While working about the ginhouse on Mr. C.L. Ans-
ley's plantation yesterday John Hugh Robinson, son
of the farm superintendent, had his hand and arm
badly lacerated by the gin. In attempting to re-
move a pile of motes from beneath the gin the young
man put one hand too far into the machinery where
it was caught by the saws and sliced into ribbons
..."; "Good Farm For Rent - Five horse farm, 9
miles exactly south of Americus, known as the Wor-
thy place...Good neighborhood school also Methodist
and Baptist Churches close by...CHAS. L. ANSLEY."
Sept 7,1909 "Mr. Arin Robinson, who resides upon his farm near
Americus, had the misfortune to get his hand in a
busy cotton gin while at work a day or two ago, the
razor-like saws slicing off his fingers. Mr. Rob-
inson is the third member of his family to thus be
injured, two sons having had their hands cut in
cotton gins some time since."
Feb. 24,1911 "Leslie - Miss Vera Robinson has been the charming
guest of Mrs. H.L. Speer the last week."
Jan. 5,1912 SGP - "Leslie Dots - Mr. W.C. Ansley has purchased
the residence formerly occupied by Mr. H.L. Speer
and will move in soon. We welcome them as citizens
of our village. Mr. H.L. Speer and family have
moved to the residence of Mr. John Sims near
town."
Feb. 23,1912 SGP - "Leslie Happenings - We would also mention
the organization of the "Royal Ambassador" by Mrs.
H.L. Speer, the society consists of the boys of our
town who want to learn to work for the church, its
purpose being the culture and religious improvement
of those who become members."
June 7,1912 SGP - "Leslie Local News - Mrs. Arin Robinson and
daughters, Misses Vera and Edna, visited relatives
here this week."
July 12,1912 SGP - "Mr. John Sims, a well known resident of Sum-
ter county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
H.L. Speer, in Leslie, Wednesday night (July 11th)
about midnight..."; "Mr. H.L. Speer, of Leslie, was
a business visitor in town Saturday."
July 18,1912 obit of John Sims (only in Weekly Times-Recorder)
Aug. 16,1912 SGP - "Leslie Local Lines - Mr. John Hugh Robinson
and sister, Edna, spent a few days with their bro-
ther, Mr. C.R. Robinson."
Aug. 30,1912 SGP - "Leslie Local Lines - Mrs. C.R. Robinson is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Arin Robinson, near Amer-
icus,; Mr. H.L. Speer left Tuesday for Alabama on a
business trip."
Oct. 11,1912 SGP - "Leslie Local Lines - Mrs. Roy Robinson and
son returned from Smithville Monday where they have
been visiting relatives."
Oct. 18,1912 SGP - "Leslie Local Lines - Mr. Herbert Speer has
been very ill for some days, at his father's, Mr.
H.L. Speer.; Miss Millard Stallings, of Palatka,
Fla., was a guest of her aunt, Mrs. Roy Robinson,
last week."
Nov. 15,1912 SGP - "Leslie Local Lines - Mrs. Cobb, of Birming-
ham, Ala., is visiting her sister Mrs. H.L. Speer
and other relatives in Leslie."
Jan. 9,1913 SGP - "Leslie Items - Mr. Alva Speer visited his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, during the holi-
days.; Lota Mae Speer and Annie Hoffman are on the
sick list this week."
Jan. 24,1913 SGP - "Leslie News - Mr. H.L. Speer who has been
ill for some time is improving."
Jan. 31,1913 SGP - "Leslie, Ga. - Lota Mae Speer is in school
again after an illness of nearly two weeks."
Feb. 28,1913 SGP - "Leslie Notes - Mr. H.L. Speer killed a hog
recently weighing 512 lbs."; Mrs. H.L. Speer had a
picnic for the Sunbeam Society
Mar. 7,1913 SGP - "Leslie Notes - The ladies' prayer meeting
which met with Mrs. H.L. Speer, Monday evening, was
well attended."
Mar. 14,1913 SGP - article on Leslie, with photos of churches,
cited H.L. Speer as "groceryman" and deacon of the
Baptist Church there
Apr. 11,1913 SGP - "Leslie Items - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer were
the guests in the home of Mrs. Arin Robinson, near
Americus, Thursday and Friday."
Apr. 12,1913 marriage of John Hugh Robinson and Elsie Mann, of
Raleigh, N.C., on Apr. 9th at Arin Robinson's
Apr. 25,1913 SGP - "Leslie News - Prof. J.N. Robinson and wife
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer Saturday and
Sunday."
May 1,1913 "Leslie - Mr. Alva Speer, of Ashburn, spent Satur-
day and Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer."
May 16,1913 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. H.L. Speer, of Leslie, made a Leslie, made a
business trip to our community last Friday.; Miss
Emma Parsons entertained Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robin-
son, Mr. Jno. S. Murray, Mr. Nolan Strange and Miss
Vera Robinson Sunday evening."; SGP - H.L. Speer,
Earl C. Speer on Grand Jury list; "Leslie News -
Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
C.P. Sims Tuesday."
May 18,1913 marriage of Vera Robinson and John S. Murray, at
Arin Robinson's
May 30,1913 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. and Mrs. John S. Murray, of
Ellaville, were guests of their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. A. Robinson, Sunday."
June 13,1913 "Leslie - Mrs. A. Robinson and daughter, Edna, of
Anthony, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Speer
for several days the past week."; SGP - "Anthony
Chapel - Mr. Carl Speer is the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. George Simpson."; Hugh Speer on grand jury
committee overseeing the sheriff's office
June 15,1913 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. Claude (sic) Speer is the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Simpson.; Mrs. A. Rob-
inson and Miss Edna Robinson spent several days in
Leslie this week."
June 21,1913 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. and Mrs. John S. Murray, of
Ellaville, were the guests of their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. A. Robinson, Sunday."
June 26,1913 "Anthony Chapel - Mrs. A. Robinson and Miss Edna
Robinson visited Mrs. C.L. Ansley in Americus last
Monday.; Mrs. George Kite and daughter, Miss Alline
Speer, of Sumter, visited Mrs. Kite's brother, Mr.
A.J. Worthy, Sunday.; Mrs. A. Robinson has been
called to the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. John S.
Murray, of Ellaville."
July 10,1913 "Leslie - Mr. Herbert Speer, who has been living at
Sanford, Fla., for several months is here on a
visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer.";
"Anthony Chapel - Mrs. Walker, of Homersville, Miss
Carrie Speer and Mrs. C.L. Ansley, of Americus,
were the guests of Mrs. A. Robinson one day last
week.; Miss Lubel Speer, of Americus, is the guest
of Mrs. George Simpson.; Miss Bessie Windsor, of
Americus, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Roy
Robinson, Tuesday night."
July 18,1913 "Anthony Chapel - Miss Edna Robinson is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. John S. Murray, at Ellaville.;
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Robinson were the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer of Leslie, Friday and
Saturday.; Mr. and Mrs. John H. Robinson spent
Sunday pleasantly with Mr. and Mrs. Luther Glaze
near Leslie."
Aug. 1,1913 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tinsley and Miss
Lois Tinsley attended protracted meeting at An-
thony, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. H. Robin-
son.; We are glad to welcome Prof. and Mrs. J.N.
Robinson, from Leslie to our neighborhood."; "Les-
lie - Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Robinson are moving this
week to Mr. Roy Robinson's place, who lives in the
Anthony settlement."
Aug. 8,1913 "Leslie - Mr. Alva Speer, of Ashburn, is at home
spending his vacation."
Aug. 15,1913 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. A. Robinson has gone to White
Springs, Fla., for a stay of ten days.; Mr. and
Mrs. Jno. H. Robinson are visiting relatives near
Warm Springs.; Mrs. H.L. Speer and daughter are vi-
siting here."; SGP - "Anthony Chapel - H.L. Speer,
of Leslie, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie
Worthy."; "Leslie Items - The Messrs. Herbert and
Alva Speer are home with their parents this week.
These young men are always most heartily welcomed
to their home town."
Sept 5,1913 "Anthony Chapel - Miss Mattie Anderson, of Alpine,
Tex., was the guest for several days the past week
of Mrs. A. Robinson. She left Monday morning to
assume her duties as the deaconess in the Wesley
House at Macon.; Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson
have returned from an extended trip to Raleigh and
Warm Springs, Ga."
Sept 26,1913 "Anthony Chapel - Anthony Chapel Embroidery Club
met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. Rob-
inson."
Oct. 3,1913 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. and Mrs. Hal Harding, of Ten-
nessee, have returned home, after visiting at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson.; Miss Ascah
Mann, of Raleigh, Ga. (sic), is the guest of her
sister, Mrs. J.H. Robinson.
Oct. 10,1913 SGP - "Leslie News - Mr. Forrest Robinson, wife and
little sister-in-law, all from Texas, were here
Tuesday meeting old friends.; Mr. John Hugh Robin-
son, wife and wife's sister, attended services here
Tuesday.; Mr. Tom Tinsley has been quite indisposed
this week."
Oct. 16,1913 "Anthony Chapel - Miss Achsah Mann, of Raleigh,
Ga., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. John H.
Robinson, has returned home.; Mr. and Mrs. Forrest
Robinson and little sister, Elizabeth Cotter, of
Alpine, Texas, have been visiting friends and
relatives in this community.; Messrs. Herbert and
Jno. S. Speer of Leslie, were the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. A. Robinson..."
Oct. 17,1913 "Leslie Items - Sorry to say Mr. Herbert Speer was
quite ill Sunday night, but is better however."
Oct. 31,1913 "Leslie - Mrs. W.C. Johnson, of Oglethorpe, has
been on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Tom Tinsley.
She returned to her home Monday.; Mr. and Mrs. Arin
Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson, of Antho-
ny, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer Fri-
day."; "Miss Lois Tinsley left Thursday for Meridi-
an, Miss., where she goes to her work, after a stay
of three weeks with her sister, Mrs. Luther
Glaze."; SGP - "Among the visitors to the city
Tuesday were Messrs. J.M. Summerford, Hugh Speer
and Reese Sims, of Leslie."; "Leslie News - Mrs.
Vivia Tinsley Glaze died at her home near Leslie
last Thursday..."
Nov. 21,1913 "Leslie - Mr. Alva Speer, of Ashburn, was here to
see his parents Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Feb. 5,1914 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer visited Mr. and
Mrs. John Hugh Robinson, of Anthony, Sunday."
Apr. 10,1914 "Leslie - Mr. H.L. Speer made a business trip to
Mystic, and on the return trip stopped over in Ash-
burn with his son, Alva."; "Anthony Chapel - Mr.
Arin Robinson visited his daughter, Mrs. John S.
Murray, at Ellaville Sunday.; Among those attending
the meeting at Sumter...were Mrs. George Walters,
Rev. E.A. Saunders, Mr. Omer Bass and Mr. and Mrs.
J.H. Robinson.; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Robinson were the
guests of relatives in Smithville Sunday."
June 4,1914 "Leslie - Mr. Alva Speer returned Sunday to Och-
lochnee after a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
H.L. Speer."
July 9,1914 "Anthony Chapel - Mrs. Harvey Northern, of Atlanta,
was the guest of Mrs. Roy Robinson last week.; Miss
Mattie Anderson, of Macon, has been the guest of
Mrs. A. Robinson for the past week.; Mesdames
George Walters, A. Robinson and Omer Bass were vis-
itors in Smithville Sunday afternoon at the Mis-
sionary Conference.; Mrs. A. Robinson and Miss Edna
Robinson visited relatives in Sumter Tuesday."
July 16,1914 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. and Mrs. Roy Robinson and
Richard were guests of Mrs. W.H. Richardson in
Smithville Saturday night."
July 24,1914 "Leslie - Miss Lucile Sims and brother, Charlie, of
Birmingham, Ala., visited their aunt, Mrs. H.L.
Speer, several days recently.; Mr. Herbert Speer is
at home after spending some time in Kansas City,
Mo., on business."
July 31,1914 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer and daughter,
Lota, have gone on a visit to Carrabelle, Fla."
Aug. 7,1914 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. and Mrs. John H. Robinson and
Miss Edna Robinson are visiting relatives in Ella-
ville and Warm Springs.; Miss Elizabeth Glaze, of
Leslie, is visiting Mrs. Roy Robinson."
Aug. 14,1914 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer have returned
from a visit of several days to relatives in
Carrabelle, Fla."
Sept 4,1914 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, of Les-
lie, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arin Robinson
Sunday."; "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer enter-
tained at their home this week, Mr. and Mrs. W.G.
Sims, of Douglas, Ga., Mrs. R.H. Hutchinson and
daughter, Beatrice, of Tifton, Ga., and Mrs. J.M.
Green."
Oct. 15,1914 "Anthony Chapel - Miss Bessie Windsor, of Ameri-
cus, spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister,
Mrs. Roy Robinson."
Oct. 22,1914 "Anthony Chapel - Mrs. Arin Robinson returned Mon-
day from Ellaville, where she went to visit her
daughter, Mrs. John S. Murray, who was quite ill."
Nov. 5,1914 "Anthony Chapel - Mrs. Roy Robinson and Richard
spent Tuesday pleasantly with Mrs. A.B. Howard in
Americus."
Nov. 12,1914 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. and Mrs. Jno. H. Robinson
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Speer in Leslie
for several days last week."
Nov. 28,1914 "Anthony Chapel - Misses Evelyn Chappell and Alline
Speer, of Sumter, were visitors at Mrs. Lonnie Wor-
thy's last Saturday.; Mrs. H.R. McGee, of Plains,
was the guest of Mrs. Roy Robinson recently."
Dec. 3,1914 "Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer will leave today for
Fitzgerald, where she will visit her sister, Mrs.
J.M. Green, who is very ill."
Dec. 4,1914 "Rev. and Mrs. Thos. H. Tinsley and little daugh-
ter, Dorothy, who have been with Mrs. J.R. Ansley,
at 114 E. Church street, have moved to their new
home in Atkinson, Ga."
Dec. 9,1914 letter to Santa Claus by 7-year-old Richard Arin
Robinson
Dec. 17,1914 "Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer is the guest of her sis-
ter, Mrs. J.M. Green, at her home near Fitzgerald.
Mrs. Green continues quite sick."; "Anthony Chapel
- Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson now have rooms at the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Robinson. Mr. and
Mrs. Hugh Page will occupy the house vacated by Mr.
J.H. Robinson."
Dec. 31,1914 "Leslie - Mr. Alva Speer, of Ochlochnee, Ga., visi-
ted his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, during
the Christmas holidays."
Jan. 6,1915 SGP - "Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson were visi-
tors at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer last Sunday."; "Mr. Alva Speer, of Ochloch-
nee, who has been spending several days at the home
of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, has re-
turned home."
Jan. 7,1915 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson
and Miss Edna Robinson were guests for the weekend
of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, in Leslie."; "Leslie -
Mrs. A.J. Kemp and daughter Daisy, of Americus,
spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Hugh
Speer."
Jan. 27,1915 SGP - "Quite a pleasant party of young men were in-
vited to the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer last Sunday to spend the day and enjoy a
bountiful spread of good things to eat in honor of
Mr. Herbert L. Speer's birthday."
Feb. 3,1915 SGP - "Mr. and Mrs. John Harvey and daughter, Miss
Carrie Lou, and Miss Lota Mae Speer autoed to Ella-
ville Sunday last.; "Mesdames H.L. Speer and Carson
Bass went to Americus shopping last Monday."; "An-
thony Dots - Mr. H.L. Speer and wife, of Leslie,
were weekend guests of his sister, Mrs. Arin Robin-
son and family."
Feb. 4,1915 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, of Les-
lie, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arin Robinson Sun-
day."; "Leslie - Misses Helen Argo, Ella Shumate,
of Americus, and Lota Speer, of Leslie, were enter-
tained Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
John Harvey."
Feb. 16,1915 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. J.H. Robinson, of Ellaville,
was the weekend guest of relatives here."
Feb. 17,1915 SGP - "Tack Valentine Party" at H.L. Speer's, in
Leslie, in honor of Miss Annie Hoffman's 13th
birthday.
Feb. 18,1915 "Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer entertained Saturday af-
ternoon for her niece, Annie Hoffman, with a valen-
tine party..."
Feb. 24,1915 SGP - "Anthony Dots - The Epworth League met at Mrs.
Arin Robinson's Sunday evening. Miss Edna Robinson
conducted the meeting in an interesting and attrac-
tive manner.
Feb. 25,1915 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. Jno. H. Robinson, of Ella-
ville, was with relatives several days last week.;
The League met Sunday night with Miss Edna Robin-
son..."
Mar. 17,1915 SGP - Mesdames H.L. Speer, et. al., attended Ameri-
cus missionary rally Mar. 11th
Mar. 18,1915 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. and Mrs. John S. Murray, Mr.
and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson and Mr. Trammel motor-
ed from Ellaville Sunday afternoon to visit Mrs.
Arin Robinson and Miss Edna Robinson, who are quite
ill with la grippe.; Mr. Arin Robinson visited his
father Mr. Walton Robinson near Americus Sunday."
Mar. 31,1915 SGP - "Anthony Dots - We are sorry to report...Mrs.
Arin Robinson on the sick list this week.; Mrs.
J.H. Robinson was the weekend guest of Mrs. J.S.
Murray, of Ellaville last week."
Apr. 21,1915 SGP - "Anthony Dots - Mr. Hugh Speer and son, J.S.
Speer, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arin Robinson
the first of this week.; Mrs. J.H. Robinson, one of
the teachers at Anthony, visited relatives in Ella-
ville last weekend."
May 5,1915 SGP - "Anthony Dots - Mrs. J.S. Murray, of Ella-
ville, visited her mother, Mrs. A. Robinson, last
week and was at the school picnic."
May 6,1915 "Anthony Chapel - Mrs. Arin Robinson and Miss Edna
Robinson are visiting Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer in
Leslie."
May 13,1915 "Leslie - Mr. Herbert Speer was at home Sunday with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
May 19,1915 "Anthony Chapel - Mrs. Arin Robinson leaves Tuesday
for Alpine, Texas, to visit her son Mr. Forrest
Robinson.; Mrs. J.H. Robinson moved to Ellaville
last week. Her friends regretted parting her from
the community."; SGP - "Live Leslie Letter of Local
Interest - Mr. Alva Speer, of Ochlochnee, spent
Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
H.L. Speer."; "Mrs. Arin Robinson left Tuesday for
a visit of several weeks duration to her son, Mr.
Forrest Robinson, of Alpine, Texas."
May 20,1915 "Mrs. H.L. Speer, of Leslie, is the guest of her
sister, Mrs. A.J. Kemp for several days, at her
home on Lee street."
May 25,1915 suicide, in Moultrie, of Mrs. John Sims, formerly
of Sumter County, died May 24th, aged 28
May 26,1915 "Leslie - Mr. H.L. Speer and daughter, Lota, visit-
ed Mrs. A.B. Wellons at Plains recently."
June 2,1915 "Leslie- Mr. Herbert Speer spent the weekend in
Leslie with relatives."
June 9,1915 SGP - "Anthony Dots - Mrs. Arin Robinson, who is
visiting her son...(in) Alpine, Tex., writes she is
having a delightful visit."
June 16,1915 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. John H. Robinson, of Ella-
ville, spent last weekend at his old home."
June 23,1915 "Leslie - Mr. Herbert Speer is spending some time at
his home here this week."
July 1,1915 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. and Mrs. Jno. H. Robinson, of
Ellaville, and Miss Lily Belle Wagnam, of Columbus,
were guests at the home of Mr. Arin Robinson sever-
al days last week.; Mrs. John S. Murray, of Ella-
ville, is visiting in the community, prior to mov-
ing to Albany.; Mrs. John S. Murray and Miss Edna
Robinson visited Mrs. H.L. Speer in Leslie Tues-
day."
July 28,1915 SGP - "Live Leslie Letter of Local Interest - Mr.
and Mrs. H.L. Speer and daughter, Lota Mae, left
last Saturday for a visit of several days at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. James Green near Fitzgerald."
Aug. 4,1915 "Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer and daughter, Lota, re-
turned Monday from a visit to relatives in Tifton
and Fitzgerald."
Aug. 18,1915 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. John Glaze, of Moultrie,
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer Monday."
Sept 1,1915 "Leslie - Miss Beatrice Hutchinson returned to her
home in Tifton Friday after a visit to her cousin,
Miss Lota Speer."
Sept 9,1915 "Leslie - Mr. Alva Speer, of Ochlochnee, spent the
weekend in Leslie with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
H.L. Speer."
Sept 15,1915 "Anthony Chapel - Mrs. Nellie Guilford and children,
Eleanor and Maxwell, of Hudson, Fla. are guests of
Mrs. Arin Robinson."
Sept 22,1915 "Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer has as guests Mrs. A.
Robinson, of Anthony, and Mrs. C.I. Guilford and
little son, of Tallahassee, Fla."
Sept 30,1915 "Anthony Chapel - Miss Edna Robinson is visiting
Mrs. J.S. Murray in Albany.; Mrs. Claude Guilford
and children Max and Eleanor, of Tallahassee, Fla.,
guests of Mrs. Arin Robinson, have returned home."
Oct. 11,1915 H.L. Speer on Grand Jury list
Oct. 14,1915 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. and Mrs. Arin Robinson and
Miss Edna Robinson attended the "Overflow" meeting
at the Methodist church in Americus Sunday after-
noon."
Oct. 27,1915 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Speer and Miss
Lota Speer, of Leslie, were guests of Mrs. Arin
Robinson Sunday.; Mr. Arin Robinson visited his
father, Mr. Walton Robinson, near Americus, last
Sunday."; SGP - "Mrs. H.L. Speer, of Leslie, is the
charming guest of her sister, Mrs. A.J. Kemp, of
this city."
Nov. 23,1915 SGP - "Among the visitors in the city yesterday
from...Leslie...H.L. Speer..."
Nov. 26,1915 "Anthony Chapel - The people of the neighborhood
regret losing...Mr. Arin Robinson and family and
wish for them every success in their new home."
Dec. 8,1915 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. and Mrs. Roy Robinson welcome
a little daughter into their home November 29."
Dec. 9,1915 SGP - H.L. Speer elected alderman in Leslie
Dec. 16,1915 H.L. Speer elected alderman in Leslie; SGP - "Mr.
Herbert Speer, of Leslie, was a recent visitor in
Americus."
Dec. 17,1915 Herbert Speer best man at wedding of Luther Simeon
Glaze and Miss Elizabeth Morgan in Leslie
Dec. 29,1915 "Anthony Chapel - Miss Edna Robinson, of New Point,
is spending the holidays with friends and relatives
in this community."; "Leslie - Mr. Alva Speer has
been here for several days with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Jan. 6,1916 "Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer returned Monday from New
Point, where she was the guest of Mrs. Arin Robin-
son."
Jan. 27,1916 SGP - "Live Leslie Local Letter - Mr. Herbert Speer
left Sunday for Maretta, Fla., to accept a position
in a bank there."
Jan. 30,1916 "A. Robinson, of near Plains, was in the city on
business Saturday."
Feb. 24,1916 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. and Mrs. Roy Robinson visited
Mr. and Mrs. Arin Robinson, near Plains Sunday."
Mar. 19,1916 H.L. Speer on Traverse Jury list
Mar. 22,1916 "Anthony Chapel - Miss Edna Robinson, of New Point,
was the guest of relatives and friends in the
neighborhood several days last week."
Mar. 23,1916 "Leslie - John S. Speer, who is attending school in
Macon, was at home for the weekend with his par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."; SGP - "Leslie Lo-
cal Letter - Mr. John S. Speer, of Macon's G.A.B.
College, who spent last weekend at the home of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, returned Tues-
day."
Apr. 26,1916 "Leslie - H.L. Speer fell from a scaffold Monday
afternoon and sustained very painful injuries. His
collarbone was fractured and two ribs broken in the
fall. He is resting as well as could be expected
today in view of the serious nature of his injur-
ies."
May 9,1916 H.L. Speer on Superior Court Traverse Jury list
May 12,1916 "Ellaville - Mrs. John S. Murray and little daugh-
ter, of Albany, were the guests this week of Mrs.
J.H. Robinson."
May 25,1916 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer has as her guest the past
week Miss Edna Robinson, of Anthony."
June 21,1916 wedding of Alva Eugene Speer and Miss Rosalie An-
derson of Ochlochnee
July 14,1916 "Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson, of Ellaville, who have
been visiting relatives near the city, returned to
their home..."
July 26,1916 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer has as her guest this
week at her father's beautiful country residence
near Leslie, Miss Beatrice Hutchinson, of Tifton,
and Miss Lila Cobb, of Birmingham, Ala."
July 27,1916 SGP - "Leslie Locals - Miss Beatrice Hutchinson and
Miss Lila Cobb are visiting Miss Lota Speer."
Aug. 17,1916 "Anthony Chapel - Mrs. Arin Robinson, of New Point,
spent Thursday and Friday of last week with Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Robinson."
Aug. 24,1916 SGP - "New Point News - Mr. and Mrs. Arin Robinson
and daughter spent Sunday very pleasantly with Mrs.
Wilder."
Nov. 13,1916 "Mrs. A. Robinson left Monday afternoon for Albany,
where she goes to visit her daughter, Mrs. J.S.
Murray."
Nov. 19,1916 Superior Court Grand Jury: H.L. Speer
Dec. 31,1916 "A. Robinson, of Plains, was a business visitor in
the city Saturday."
Jan. 7,1917 prospective jurors list in Walter Wade murder trial
of Dr. C.K. Chapman: H.L. Speer, et. al.
Jan. 19,1917 "Mrs. H.L. Speer, accompanied by her son, John S.
Speer, of Leslie, are in the city today, coming up
to attend the Lee Day exercises."
Feb. 7,1917 "Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer will visit her son and
his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer, of Ochlochnee,
this week."
Feb. 14,1917 "Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer is visiting her son, Mr.
Alva Speer, at Ochlochnee, this week."
Feb. 23,1917 "Leslie - Mr. D.H. Speer, of Elgin, Texas, a bro-
ther of Mr. H.L. Speer is visiting here this week.
It has been twenty years since Mr. Speer left here
for Texas, and from here he will go to Florida
where he will visit relatives before returning to
Texas."
Feb. 27,1917 "ROBINSON FOUND READY MARKET FOR PRODUCE HERE A.
Robinson, who resides near Plains, was in Americus
Tuesday, bringing along a fine load of country pro-
duce, for which he had no difficulty in finding a
ready market. Mr. Robinson is one of Sumter's pro-
gressive farmers and raises lots of produce, which
he occasionally brings here and exchanges for
cash."
Feb. 28,1917 "Anthony Chapel - Mr. Dixon Speer, of Texas, and
Mr. Hugh Speer, of Leslie, were guests of Mr. and
Mrs. John Peel one day last week."
Mar. 22,1917 "A. Robinson, of Route 3, Plains, was a visitor in
the city Monday."
Apr. 1,1917 "A. Robinson, of Plains, was in Americus Saturday."
Apr. 11,1917 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Worthy, of Anthony,
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer Sunday.;
Mrs. Emma Watson, of Havana, Fla., spent several
days last week, the guest of Mrs. H.L. Speer."
May 9,1917 "New Point - Miss Edna Robinson was the weekend
guest of her parents the past week."
May 30,1917 "New Point - Miss Edna Robinson is spending the va-
cation period at home, having graduated recently at
Plains High school, receiving her diploma Monday
evening, May 19th."
June 14,1917 Grand Jurors for November term: A. Robinson
July 16,1917 "Miss Edna Robinson left this afternoon for Albany,
where she goes to visit her sister, Mrs. J.S. Mur-
ray."
July 26,1917 "New Point - Miss Edna Robinson, who has been visi-
ting friends and relatives in Albany a few days,
has returned to her home."
Aug. 8,1917 "Leslie - Misses Elma and Penny Maxwell, of Calva-
ry, were the guests of Miss Lota Speer last week."
Aug. 17,1917 "Leslie - Herbert Speer, from Altiona, Fla., came
Wednesday to spend some time with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. H.L. Speer.; Mrs. Malinda Robinson visit-
ed her brother, H.L. Speer and family, Monday and
Tuesday.; Miss Lota Speer has been confined to her
bed for several days with fever."
Aug. 22,1917 "Leslie - We regret to learn that Miss Lota Speer
continues to be very ill with fever, and we hope
she will soon be much better."
Sept 2,1917 Arin Robinson, et. al., pallbearers at funeral of
John J. Walters, New Point cemetery
Sept 5,1917 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer, we are glad to learn,
is much better, after being confined to her bed
for several weeks with fever."
Sept 7,1917 jury list for third trial of Dr. C.K. Chapman:
H.L. Speer, A. Robinson, et. al. (conviction on
Sept. 17th)
Sept 19,1917 "Leslie - Miss Edna Robinson, of New Point, spent
two days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer."
Sept 24,1917 "Mrs. Vera Murray and little daughter, Mary Louise,
of Albany, who have been visiting Mrs. Murray's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson, residing near
Plains, was a visitor in Americus Monday."
Oct. 3,1917 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer, we are glad to announce,
is again able to be out, after suffering several
weeks with an attack of fever."; "New Point - Miss
Mary McMath spent Wednesday night with Miss Edna
Robinson, returning home Thursday evening accompa-
nied by Miss Robinson.; Mrs. A. Robinson returned
to her home Thursday afternoon after spending sev-
eral days with her son, near Americus."
Oct. 18,1917 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer left Saturday, accompan-
ied by her mother, Mrs. H.L. Speer, for Norman
Park, where she will enter Norman Institute."
Oct. 25,1917 "A. Robinson, of near Plains, was in Americus
Thursday."
Oct. 30,1917 "New Point - Miss Edna Robinson spent Saturday and
Sunday with Miss Mary McMath."
Nov. 26,1917 A. Robinson on Sumter grand jury
Dec. 6,1917 "Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer returned Sunday from Och-
lochnee, where she spent several days with her son,
Alva Speer, and family."
Dec. 20,1917 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer, who has been attending
school at Norman Park, returned to Leslie Tuesday."
Dec. 24,1917 "A. Robinson, of Plains, was in the city Satur-
day."; "Miss Edna Robinson left Saturday afternoon
for Melrose, Fla., to spend the Christmas holidays
with her uncle, Mr. T.L. Robinson."
Jan. 2,1918 "Leslie - Misses Sarah Summerford, Carribou Harvey,
Ruth Ranew and Lota Speer left Wednesday for For-
syth, where they will resume their studies at Bes-
sie Tift College."
Jan. 31,1918 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson were
weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh L. Speer."
Feb. 20,1918 "New Point - Quite a number of Miss Edna Robinson's
friends attended a Valentine party at her home last
Friday night."
Feb. 21,1918 "Leslie - Mr. John Hugh Robinson of Ellaville was a
visitor here Wednesday."
Feb. 28,1918 Superior Court jury list: H.L. Speer
Mar. 8,1918 "New Point - Mr. and Mrs. Robinson had as their
weekend guests their son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.
Robinson.; "Mrs. John McMath and daughter, Miss
Mary McMath, spent last Tuesday week with Mrs.
Robinson and Miss Edna Robinson."
Apr. 11,1918 "Leslie - Mr. H.L. Speer returned from Plains hos-
pital Sunday after spending two weeks there for
medical attention."
Aug. 16,1918 Traverse Jury list: H.L. Speer
Nov. 13,1918 Traverse Jury: H.L. Speer
Jan. 3,1919 "Leslie - John S. Speer is expected home this week
from Camp Hancock, Augusta.; Miss Vera Robinson is
the guest of Miss Lota Speer this week."
Jan. 8,1919 City Council officially adopted Eastern Time, remo-
ving Americus from the Central Time Zone; "Leslie -
Misses Lota Speer, (et. al.) left Leslie Monday for
Forsyth, where they are returning to their studies
at Bessie Tift College.; Mrs. H.L. Speer enter-
tained last Friday evening at her home, the R.A.
and G.A. of the Leslie Baptist church."
Feb. 25,1919 Petit Jury list: H.L. Speer
Apr. 24,1919 "Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer returned last week from a
visit of several days to her son, Mr. Alva Speer
and family at Ochlochnee, Ga."
May 22,1919 Traverse Jury list: A. Robinson
May 27,1919 "Leslie - Misses Lota Speer (et. al.)...expected
home Tuesday from Bessie Tift college, where they
have attended school for the past year."
June 19,1919 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer left Monday for Macon,
where she went to attend summer school at Mercer."
July 23,1919 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer who has been attending
summer school at Mercer came home for the weekend."
Aug. 6,1919 "Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer visited relatives and
friends at Tifton and Rebecca last week."
Oct. 22,1919 "Leslie - D.H. Speer, of Elgin, Texas, who has been
on a visit of several weeks to his brother, H.L.
Speer, will leave in a few days for Florida where
he expects to spend the winter at points of inter-
est."
Nov. 17,1919 Superior Court Grand Jury list: H.L. Speer
Nov. 20,1919 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Anderson and Mrs. H.L.
Speer left Tuesday for Ochlochnee, where they will
visit relatives for two days."
Mar. 9,1920 "Leslie - Dixon Speer, who is visiting his brother,
H.L. Speer, will leave soon for his home in Elgin,
Tex., after spending most of the winter in Flori-
da."
Mar. 17,1920 "Sumter City - Miss Edna Robinson is at home from
the South Georgia Normal school at Valdosta."
Apr. 6,1920 "A narrow escape from death through suffocation
from fumes from a gas heater was experienced by
Mrs. C.M. Hale, wife of the principal of the high
school, and their baby, at their home on West
Church street this morning when the two were bath-
ing..."; "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer was hostess on
Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Reese
Sims to a number of her friends..."
Apr. 28,1920 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Speer and children from
Ochlochnee returned to their home Monday after a
short visit to Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
May 14,1920 Sumter Superior Court Traverse Jury: A. Robinson
June 10,1920 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer visited Mrs. A.
Robinson at Sumter Sunday."; "Sumter - Miss Edna
Robinson is at home after attending school the past
year at South Georgia Normal School."
July 15,1920 "Leslie - Miss Elma Maxwell of Calvary, Ga., is the
guest of Miss Lota Speer this week.; Mr. and Mrs.
Eustace Shelfer and daughter, Evelyn, and Miss Nina
Weatherby of Quincy, Fla., were guests at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer last week."
July 18,1920 "Leslie - Miss Annie Hoffman entertained at her
home on Allen street Thursday evening with a prom
party for Miss Elma Maxwell, of Calvary, Ga., guest
of Miss Lota Speer."
July 20,1920 "Sumter - Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Speer, of Leslie, spent
Thursday visiting relatives here.; Miss Lota Speer,
of Leslie, and her visitor Miss Elma Maxwell, of
Calvary, visited Miss Edna Robinson last week."
Aug. 12,1920 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer and little daugh-
ter arrived Monday to spend some time with Mr. and
Mrs. H.L. Speer.; Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer returned
Monday from a week's visit to relatives and friends
at Calvary and Ochlochnee, Ga., and Havana and
Quincy, Fla."
Sept 5,1920 "Sumter - Miss Edna Robinson left Tuesday for Val-
dosta where she will attend school at South Georgia
Normal."
Sept 8,1920 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer left Tuesday for Forsyth,
where she goes to attend school at Bessie Tift..."
Sept 17,1920 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson, of Ellaville,
and Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson, of Sumter, were the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer Sunday."
Oct. 3,1920 "A. Robinson of Sumter spent Saturday in Americus
on business."
Oct. 10,1920 "Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson, of Ellaville, were
visitors in Americus yesterday."
Nov. 26,1920 "Leslie - Herbert Speer, who has been spending some
time in Asheville, N.C., will be at home for about
three weeks before going to Florida, where he will
spend part of the winter."
Jan. 4,1921 "Miss Lota Speer has returned to Bessie Tift Col-
lege at Forsyth after spending the holidays at home
with her parents at Leslie."
Feb. 16,1921 "Leslie - Miss Carrie Speer, of Americus, and Mrs.
A. Robinson, of Sumter, were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
H.L. Speer this week."
Mar. 3,1921 "Leslie - Mrs. Leola Butler, of Milton, Fla., came
Wednesday to visit her sister, Mrs. H.L. Speer."
May 5,1921 "Sumter - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson, of Ella-
ville, were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. A.
Robinson."
May 25,1921 "Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer will leave Friday for
Forsyth where she will attend the commencement at
Bessie Tift college, her daughter, Miss Lota Speer,
will finish in literary and expression."
July 14,1921 "Sumter - Miss Edna Robinson returned Saturday af-
ter a pleasant visit to friends in Bullockville."
July 27,1921 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer, of Ochlochnee,
came Monday to visit Mr. Speer's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Aug. 10,1921 "Sumter - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson, of Ella-
ville, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A. Rob-
inson."
Aug. 31,1921 "Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer, who has been ill for
some time is reported as being better."
Sept 15,1921 "Leslie - Miss Carrie Speer, of Americus, spent
Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer.; Miss Lota Speer left last week for Newton,
Ala., where she has accepted a position to teach
expression in Collegiate Institute.; Mrs. A. Robin-
son, Miss Edna Robinson and Eloise Chappell, from
near Anthony, were guests at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Sept 28,1921 "Sumter - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson, of Ella-
ville, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. A.R.
Robinson."
Oct. 14,1921 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Green and Mr. and Mrs.
H.L. Speer spent Sunday at Gatewood with Mr. and
Mrs. A. Robinson."
Oct. 17,1921 "Sumter - Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Robinson moved Tuesday
to the Gatewood farm near Americus. They will be
missed at Sumter."
Dec. 22,1921 "Leslie - Herbert Speer, who has been spending sev-
eral months at Waynesville, N.C., is here on a vis-
it to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, before
going to his home in Gainesville, Fla."
Jan. 4,1922 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer will leave Tuesday for
Newton, Ala., where she is teaching expression."
Jan. 17,1922 Arin Forrest Robinson letter: "Business is good in
West Texas (the Big Bend), Brewster County, Alpine,
Texas..."
Jan. 17,1922 "Leslie - Herbert Speer, who spent the holidays
here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer,
left last week to enter school at the state univer-
sity at Gainesville, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer
entertained Sunday for dinner Mr. and Mrs. J.M.
Green and Ellis Parker Green, Dr. and Mrs. L.M.
Hawkins and children."
Feb. 2,1922 "Leslie - The missionary social was...at the home
of Mrs. H.L. Speer out at "The Oaks"..."
Apr. 11,1922 "Miss Lota Speer was in Americus shopping today en
route from her home in Leslie to Newton, Ala.,
where she is a teacher of expression in the Baptist
Collegiate Institute."
May 22,1922 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer returned last week to her
home here for the summer vacation. She has been
teaching expression in Alabama."
May 24,1922 Miss Edna Robinson received diploma during ceremo-
nies at South Georgia State Normal College, at Val-
dosta."
May 31,1922 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer is spending this week
with her brother, J.S. Speer, of Dahlonega. Mr.
Speer is cashier in a bank there."
June 9,1922 "Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer left Thursday for
Dahlonega, where she will visit her son, J.S.
Speer, for a week."
July 13,1922 "Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer and daughter, Miss Lota
Speer returned Thursday from Dahlonega, where they
spent a month with John Speer, Mrs. Speer's son."
July 24,1922 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, Miss Lota Speer
and Miss Ann Hoffman left Thursday for Ochlochnee,
where they will visit at the home of Mr. Alva Speer
for several days."
Aug. 30,1922 "Leslie - Herbert Speer, of Gainesville, Fla., is
spending the week here with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. H.L. Speer.; Miss Lota Speer left Friday for
Fayetteville, Ala., where she will teach expression
and English in the Fayetteville school."
Jan. 11,1923 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer celebrated their
32d anniversary Friday evening, January 5. They
had as their guests Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Wilson, Sr.,
Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Sims
and Mrs. Pearl Sims."
Feb. 1,1923 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ansley, of Ameri-
cus, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer
Sunday."
Mar. 5,1923 Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, et. al., guests at Mr. and
Mrs. James M. Green's 30th wedding anniversary
May 22,1923 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer and Annie Hoffman re-
turned from Fayette, Ala., where they have been
teaching for the past year. Miss Speer taught Eng-
lish and expression and Miss Hoffman history and
art."
June 6,1923 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Robinson and Mrs.
Ethel Robinson, of Texas, were the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. H.L. Speer Sunday.; Mr. and Mrs. Alva
Speer and children, of Ochlochnee, spent the week-
end here with relatives."
June 16,1923 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer left Monday for Alpine,
Texas, where she will spend a month visiting rela-
tives.; Misses Bessie Sims, Annie Hoffman and John
S. Speer left Tuesday for Ochlochnee, where they
will visit Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer.; Mr. J.S. Speer,
of Dahlonega, came last week to visit his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
July 3,1923 "Leslie - Mrs. Della Cobb, of Birmingham, Ala., is
visiting her sister, Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Aug. 30,1923 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer will go to Fayette, Ala.,
this week where (she) will teach English and ex-
pression.; Harvey Gates, of Castleberry, Ala., was
a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer
last week.; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Speer, of Gaines-
ville, Fla., are spending the week with their par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Sept 1,1923 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer was a charming hostess at
an enjoyable rook party...complimenting Mrs. Her-
bert Speer,...a recent bride, who is the guest of
the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer..."
Nov. 12,1923 "Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ansley, accompanied by Mr.
and Mrs. A. Robinson, left Sunday in their car for
a delightful trip to Havana and Quincy, Fla., where
they will be the guests of relatives of Mrs. Ansley
for several days. While away they will visit other
points of interest on the West Coast of Florida."
Nov. 22,1923 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson of Ellaville
were visitors here Sunday."
Jan. 2,1924 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer left Sunday for Fayette,
Ala., where she is teaching."
Jan. 17,1924 "Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer was appointed by the Sun-
day school Sunday to attend the Sunday school con-
vention that will assemble in Atlanta this week."
Apr. 25,1924 "Leslie - Mrs. A. Robinson and daughter, Miss Edna
Robinson, spent the day Saturday with Mr. and Mrs.
H.L. Speer.; Mrs. Herbert Speer of Gainesville,
Fla., is spending the week here with relatives."
Apr. 30,1924 "Miss Carrie Speer and Miss Mary Granberry spent
Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Speer in Leslie."
May 20,1924 "Mrs. Ethel Robinson and children of Marfa, Texas,
are visiting her aunt, Mrs. A.B. Howard, on Brannon
avenue. Mrs. Robinson was reared in Americus but
for seven years has been residing in Western Texas,
and for the past three years has been one of the
literary teachers in the Marfa graded school."
June 7,1924 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson, of Ella-
ville, spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh L.
Speer."
June 11,1924 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, John S. Speer,
and daughter, Miss Lota Speer left Tuesday for
Ochlochnee, where they will spend a couple of days
with Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer."
June 19,1924 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. David Speer of Sanford,
Fla., were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Speer last
week.; John S. Speer who is cashier of the Bank of
Dahlonega, spent his vacation here with his par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, returning to Dahlon-
ega Saturday."
Aug. 1,1924 "Leslie - Mr. Alva Speer, wife and daughters, Helen
and Sara visited Mr. Speer's parents in Leslie dur-
ing last few days.; Miss Lota Speer returned to Mr.
Speer's home with them for a three weeks visit at
Ochlochnee..."
Sept 11,1924 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer left Saturday for Cordele
where she will teach in the High School."
Oct. 2,1924 "Ellaville - Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson returned Sun-
day afternoon to their home near Americus after
having spent the weekend with their son, John Hugh
Robinson."
Oct. 8,1924 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer spent Monday in
Albany with relatives."
Oct. 16,1924 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer, who is teaching in Cor-
dele, spent Saturday here with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Nov. 8,1924 "Ellaville - Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson, who formerly
resided in Americus have moved to our city and are
occupying the J.F. Costner residence..."
Nov. 12,1924 "Leslie - One of the prettiest affairs of the sea-
son was the party given by Mrs. Jas. M. Greene and
Mrs. H.L. Speer for the Dorcas Class of the Leslie
Baptist church..."
Nov. 14,1924 "Ellaville - The many friends in Americus and Ella-
ville of Mr. A. Robinson will be sorry to learn of
his illness."
Dec. 26,1924 "Ellaville - Miss Edna Robinson, who is teaching at
Moultrie is spending the Christmas holidays with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson."
Dec. 31,1924 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer, who has been teaching in
Cordele, is here for the holidays."
Mar. 6,1925 "Ellaville - Mrs. John S. Murray and little son,
Philip, returned Saturday to their home in Albany
after having spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J.
Hugh Robinson."
Apr. 17,1925 "Mrs. H.L. Speer honored Mrs. H.G. Blackshear, who
will move to Plains..."
July 2,1925 "Leslie - Miss Lota Speer left Monday for Athens,
where she will attend summer school at the State
University."
July 9,1925 "Lightning ignited H.L. Speer's barn at Leslie
Tuesday afternoon and the structure and contents,
valued at $500 were destroyed by the fire. The
barn was partially insured. All of the livestock
was saved."
July 10,1925 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer and children, of
Ochlochnee, Ga., spent Saturday and Sunday here
with relatives."
July 15,1925 "Leslie Social News - Mrs. Eugene Maultsby and
daughter, of Wilmington, N.C., spent last week with
her cousin, Mrs. H.L. Speer, here.; Mrs. Ethel
Robinson, of Americus, was the guest recently of
Mrs. J.C. Hoffman for a few days."
Aug. 8,1925 "Shiloh - Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Sims, Reese Sims, Jr.,
and Mr. H.L. Speer, spent several days last week at
Ochlochnee."
Aug. 11,1925 "Handsome invitations have been received in Ameri-
cus from Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lawson Speer to the mar-
riage of their daughter, Lota Mae, to Mr. Charles
Judson Cheves, on Wednesday evening, August the
nineteenth, at five o'clock, at their home in Les-
lie..."
Aug. 19,1925 "Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ansley, accompanied by
Miss Carrie Speer, Mrs. Charles Hale and Laura Mae
Hale motored to Leslie this afternoon to attend the
wedding of their cousin, Miss Lota Speer, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, and Mr. Judson Cheves,
which will be a beautiful home ceremony, taking
place this afternoon at 5 o'clock."
Aug. 21,1925 out-of-town guests at Speer-Cheves wedding: Mr.
and Mrs. C.L. Ansley, Mrs. Chas. Hale and Miss
Carrie Speer of Americus, Mrs. A. Robinson, Miss
Edna Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson
of Ellaville, Mr. John S. Speer of Dahlonega, Mr.
and Mrs. Alva Speer and daughters, Helen and Sara
of Ochlochnee, et. al.
Oct. 14,1925 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer went to Smith-
ville Sunday to the singing."
Apr. 7,1926 "Mrs. H.L. Speer and Miss Bessie Sims left Tuesday
for Albany, where they will attend the Sunday
School convention."
Apr. 24,1926 "Ellaville - Miss Paige Robinson has returned to
her home in Putnam after having been the guest for
several days the past week of Mrs. J.H. Robinson."
Apr. 30,1926 "Ellaville - Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson, and Mrs.
V.H. Tondee visited friends and relatives at Leslie
the past week."
June 10,1926 "Leslie - Mrs. Lota Cheves of Newton, Ala., came
last week to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer."
June 18,1926 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. John Speer of Dahlonega,
Ga., and Mr. and Mrs. Jud Cheves of Newton Ala.,
are here visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer."
June 23,1926 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Judson Cheves re-
turned to their home in Newton, Ala., Monday mor-
ning after an extended visit to their mother and
father, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer.; Mr. and Mrs. J.S.
Speer who have been spending some time with Mr. and
Mrs. H.L. Speer went to Ochlochnee Sunday where
they will spend some time with Mr. and Mrs. Alva
Speer before returning to their home in Dahlonega."
July 2,1926 "Ellaville - Mr. John S. Murray and children of Al-
bany spent a few days pleasantly the past week in
our city the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson and
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Robinson."
Aug. 10,1926 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer left Friday for
Newton, Ala., where they will visit C.J. Cheves.
They will spend some time on their return trip in
Ochlochnee with Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer."
Sept 2,1926 "Leslie - Mrs. Hugh Speer and Mrs. J.C. Hoffman at-
tended the marriage of Miss Edna Robinson and Mr.
Morrow in Ellaville Tuesday (Aug. 31st)."
Sept 3,1926 "Ellaville - ...marriage of Miss Edna Robinson and
Mr. Troy Morrow, of Atlanta...they immediately left
for their home in Atlanta, where they will reside
until the middle of the month when they will go to
Alapaha to live, Mr. Morrow having been elected as
superintendent of the Alapaha high school...Mrs.
Morrow is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.
Robinson...Out-of-town guests...were Mr. and Mrs.
C.L. Ansley, Miss Carrie Speer, of Americus; Mrs.
J.S. Murray, Albany..."
Sept 8,1926 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer and children of
Ochlochnee, Ga., spent the weekend here at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Oct. 27,1926 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves of Newton, Ala.,
and Mrs. G.S. Gullett of Fayette, Ala., came Satur-
day on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer. Mr.
Cheves returned to Newton Monday. Mrs. Cheves and
Mrs. Gullett will spend a couple of weeks."
Nov. 3,1926 "Leslie - Mrs. C.J. Cheves returned to her home in
Newton, Ala., after spending a week here with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer.; Mr. and Mrs. Al-
va Speer and two children Sarah and Helen of Och-
lochnee, Ga., spent Saturday and Sunday here the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Dec. 14,1926 John Hugh Robinson, et. al., pallbearers at funeral
of Ira Lou Robinson, 13-year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John Clark Robinson, in Ellaville
Jan. 27,1927 "Ellaville - Mrs. J.H. Robinson left this week for
Atlanta where she has gone to purchase her Spring
stock of millinery..."
Apr. 20,1927 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves of Newton, Ala.,
came Thursday to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
H.L. Speer, returning to their home Sunday."
May 11,1927 "Leslie - Mrs. J.M. Greene, a former resident of
Leslie is spending the week here at the home of her
sister, Mrs. H.L. Speer."
June 18,1927 "Leslie - Mrs. Herbert Speer and little daughter,
Betty of Florida, are here visiting relatives."
July 29,1927 "Ellaville - Professor and Mrs. Troy Morrow who are
spending their vacation in Atlanta arrived a few
days ago for a visit to their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
A. Robinson."
Aug. 3,1927 "Leslie - Mrs. C.J. Cheves and little daughter,
Joanne, left Friday for their home in Newton, Ala.,
after a month's visit to their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Oct. 14,1927 "Leslie - Among those attending the revival servi-
ces at the First Baptist in Americus from here the
past week were...Mrs. H.L. Speer..."
Oct. 20,1927 "Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer and Mrs. J.D. Moore spent
Monday in Americus shopping."
Oct. 26,1927 "Leslie - Mrs. H.L. Speer left Friday to spend some
time with relatives in Tifton."
Nov. 1,1927 grand jury list: H.L. Speer
Dec. 1,1927 "Ellaville - Prof. and Mrs. Troy Morrow have re-
turned to their home near Zebulon, after having
been the guests for several days the past week of
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson."
Dec. 9,1927 "Ellaville - Mrs. A. Robinson left the past week
for Pike county where she is spending some time as
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Troy Morrow."
Jan. 14,1928 "Ellaville - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson and
Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Hardin and children have returned
from Atlanta where they have spent several days
this week shopping."
Jan. 20,1928 City Court jury list: H.L. Speer
Mar. 3,1928 "Ellaville Personals - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Rob-
inson and Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson motored to Alba-
ny Sunday where they were the spend the day guests
of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Murray."
Mar. 17,1928 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow of Pike
county, announce the birth of a son, Monday, March
12th who has been given the name Wayne Robinson.
Mrs. Morrow was before her marriage a few years
ago, Miss Edna Robinson of Ellaville, having for-
merly resided with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.
Robinson in Sumter county."
Apr. 5,1928 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves of Alabama
spent several days last weekend here with her par-
ents Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Apr. 28,1928 "Ellaville Personals - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, of
Leslie, motored to Ellaville Tuesday for a visit to
Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson."
May 11,1928 "Ellaville News - Miss Carrie Speer of Americus
spent several days in our city this week the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. A. Robinson."
June 2,1928 "Ellaville Personals - Mr. and Mrs. John S. Murray,
of Albany, arrived a few days ago for a visit to
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson."
June 11,1928 "Leslie Personals - Mr. and Mrs. Jud Cheves and
daughter, Joanne, from Grove Hill, Ala., are visit-
ing at Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer's. Cheves has been
superintendent of the school at Grove Hill the past
year and will be superintendent of the Ashburn,
Ga., school next year."
July 27,1928 "Leslie News - Miss Carrie Speer of Americus visi-
ted Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer last week."
Aug. 2,1928 "Leslie - Mr. Hilton Hutchinson of Tifton came last
week to visit at the home of Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Aug. 22,1928 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves and daugh-
ter, Joanne, left Monday for Ashburn, where Mr.
Cheves is superintendent of the schools."
Sept 21,1928 "News From Ellaville - Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow and
little son, are spending some time with their par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson."
Sept 27,1928 "Ellaville News - Mrs. John Hugh Robinson spent
several days in Atlanta this week where she went to
purchase an additional supply of millinery and
ladies ready-to-wear."
Oct. 6,1928 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer of Leslie
were the spend the day guests Sunday of Mr. and
Mrs. A. Robinson."
Oct. 18,1928 "News From Ellaville - Mrs. John S. Murray and
children, Phillip and Dorothy Jane, returned Sunday
afternoon to their home in Albany after having
spent a few days in our city as the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. A. Robinson."
Oct. 25,1928 "Leslie News - Mrs. C.J. Cheves and little daugh-
ter Joanne returned to their home in Ashburn Sunday
after spending last week with Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer."
Nov. 1,1928 Traverse Jury list: H.L. Speer
Nov. 5,1928 "Leslie News -Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer and Mr. and
Mrs. J.C. Hoffman and Mildred Hoffman, were shop-
ping in Americus Tuesday."
Nov. 10,1928 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson
...motored to Andersonville Thursday evening to be
present at a play given by the Andersonville
School, the title of which was "Neighbors"."
Feb. 2,1929 "Ellaville News - Mrs. John Hugh Robinson left Sun-
day for Atlanta where she is spending this week
purchasing her spring stock of ladies ready-to-wear
and millinery. While in Atlanta, Mrs. Robinson is
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Price."
Feb. 7,1929 "Leslie News - Mrs. H.L. Speer was a visitor to
Oglethorpe Tuesday."
Mar. 15,1929 "Ellaville News - Friends of Mr. A. Robinson are
very sorry to know that his condition is not very
much improved, but trust that he may soon take a
turn for the better."
Mar. 28,1929 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson
motored to Plains Tuesday evening for a visit to
their father, Mr. A. Robinson, who is ill at the
Wise Sanitarium. The many friends of Mr. Robinson
will be pleased to learn that he is somewhat im-
proved...; Mrs. Troy Morrow and little son will
return Thursday to their home in Atlanta after
having been the guests for some time of Mr. and
Mrs. A. Robinson."
Apr. 4,1929 "A. Robinson was able to be removed from the Plains
sanitarium to his home here (Ellaville) Tuesday.
Mr. Robinson has been ill for some time. A slight
improvement is noted in his condition following his
stay at the sanitarium."
Apr. 25,1929 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. Jud Cheves and daughter,
Joanne, returned to their home in Ashburn after a
visit here to Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Apr. 26,1929 "Ellaville - Mrs. John S. Murray of Albany is
spending this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
A. Robinson, having been called to Ellaville on
account of the illness of the former."
May 1,1929 "Ellaville - A. Robinson continues ill at his home
here..."
May 19,1929 "Leslie - Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer and daughters,
Sarah and Helen, of Ochlochnee were the weekend
guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
June 9,1929 "Ellaville - A. Robinson is able to be out again
after having been confined to his home for several
months on account of a severe illness.; Mr. and
Mrs. Forrest Robinson and children of Texas are
spending some time here visiting relatives."
June 13,1929 "Ellaville - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson, Mr.
and Mrs. Forrest Robinson...formed a party motoring
to Warm Springs Sunday."
July 7,1929 "Leslie Locals - Mr. and Mrs. Jud Cheves of Ash-
burn, Ga., came to Leslie Tuesday. Mrs. Cheves and
daughter Joanne, will spend the summer here with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer. Mr. Cheves
left Wednesday for New York where he will attend
school at Columbia university.; Mr. and Mrs. Her-
bert Speer of Canal Point, Fla., came to Leslie
Monday to visit Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer. They left
here Wednesday accompanied by Mrs. H.L. Speer for
Dahlonega, Ga., where they will visit Mr. and Mrs.
John Speer until Saturday when they will return to
Leslie."
July 9,1929 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Speer are
visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
July 12,1929 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson enter-
tained a number of guests Sunday at their home here
among whom were Mr. and Mrs. T.G. Morrow of Atlan-
ta, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Speer of Leslie, Mr. and Mrs.
Judson Cheves of Ashburn, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer
of Canal Point, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Feagin of
Americus."
July 23,1929 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer and children
of Ochlochnee, Ga., are spending the week here with
Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Aug. 1,1929 "Ellaville News - Miss Nelie Mann has returned to
her home in Warm Springs after having enjoyed a
delightful visit to her aunt, Mrs. J.H. Robinson
..."
Aug. 6,1929 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson have
returned from Albany where they were the guests the
past week of their daughter, Mrs. John S. Murray."
Aug. 20,1929 "Leslie Society - Miss Antoinette Green and Harvey
Sims of Lakeland, Fla., spent the weekend here with
Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Sims and Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer.; Mr. Jud Cheves will return to Leslie today
from Vanderbilt University where he has spent the
summer studying. Mr. Cheves is Supt. of the Ash-
burn school.; Mrs. Cheves and daughter, Joanne,
have spent the summer here with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Aug. 26,1929 "Leslie Society - Mrs. J.M. Green of Palatka, Fla.,
came Thursday to visit her sister, Mrs. H.L.
Speer.; Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer returned this week
from a visit of several days to the home of their
son, Alva Speer of Ochlochnee."
Sept 26,1929 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson
left Sunday morning for Athens and Atlanta where
they visited relatives in the former place..."
Oct. 8,1929 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. Jud Cheves and Joanne
Cheves of Ashburn, spent the weekend here as the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Oct. 14,1929 "Ellaville News - Mrs. Troy Morrow and little son
of Concord, Sumter county, were the guests this
week of Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson..."
Nov. 27,1929 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. John S. Speer of Dahlo-
nega, are spending the week here with their par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Dec. 13,1929 "Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer of Leslie, were visitors
in the city today."
Feb. 7,1930 "Ellaville News - Mrs. John S. Murray and attrac-
tive little daughter, Dorothy Jane, returned Friday
to Albany, after having spent several days the past
week as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson.;
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Speer motored from their home in
Leslie, this week for a spend the day visit with
their sister, Mrs. A. Robinson, who has been ill.;
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow, and little son Wayne,
have returned to their home near Concord, in Sumter
county, after having been the guests of their par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson."
May 8,1930 "Leslie News - Mr. H.L. Speer, who was taken seri-
ously ill on his way home after attending services
at the church Sunday morning is reported some bet-
ter today."
May 9,1930 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow of Con-
cord, Sumter county, who were guests the past week-
end of Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson, have returned
home.; Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson left Wednes-
day morning for Atlanta, where they spent a day or
two on business."
May 20,1930 Sumter Grand Jury list: H.L. Speer
May 21,1930 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. Jud Cheves and Joanne
Cheves of Ashburn, Ga., visited Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer Saturday.; Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer and chil-
dren of Ochlochnee, Ga., spent the weekend here
with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer.";
"Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson enjoyed
a delightful visit to their brother, Mr. W.B. Rob-
inson, who resides near Americus."
June 13,1930 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson left
Monday morning by motor for Alpine, Texas, where
they will spend several weeks as the guests of
their brother, Mr. Forrest Robinson and Mrs. Rob-
inson."
Aug. 15,1930 "Ellaville News - Misses Patricia and Margaret Rob-
inson have returned to their home in Americus after
having enjoyed a very pleasant visit to their
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson."
Aug. 22,1930 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson and
their guests, Miss Belle Sellars, and Mr. J.T. Rob-
inson, of Floresville, Texas, enjoyed a delightful
visit to Quincy, Florida, recently, where they were
the guests of relatives.; Mr. J.H. Robinson compli-
mented his uncle, J.T. Robinson of Floresville,
Texas, with a trip to Warm Springs...; Mr. and Mrs.
John S. Murray and children, Philip and Dorothy
Jane, arrived a few days ago from their home in
Albany for a visit to Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson and
Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson."
Nov. 21,1930 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves and Joanne
Cheves, of Ashburn, and Mr. and Mrs. John S. Speer,
of Dahlonega, spent the weekend here with Mr. and
Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Jan. 6,1931 "Leslie News - Mrs. H.L. Speer and her niece, Mrs.
George Gullett, left Wednesday for a visit to Mr.
and Mrs. C.J. Cheves in Ashburn."
Jan. 15,1931 "Miss Carrie Speer is visiting Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer at their home in Leslie."
Feb. 9,1931 "Ellaville Socials - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robin-
son left Tuesday for Greenville where they were
called on account of the serious illness of Mrs.
Robinson's sister. From Greenville, Mr. and Mrs.
Robinson will go to Atlanta where they will remain
until Friday looking after business interests."
Feb. 23,1931 "Leslie News - Miss Carrie Speer, of Americus,
spent several days recently here the guest of Mrs.
H.L. Speer."
Mar. 11,1931 City Court jury list: H.L. Speer
Apr. 9,1931 "Leslie News - The DeSoto and Leslie Baptist chur-
ches had their new pastor, Rev. M.P. Jackson's pan-
try well filled with good things to eat when he and
family arrived Tuesday. They were entertained for
supper in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Apr. 21,1931 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. Jud Cheves and Joanne
Cheves, of Ashburn, spent Saturday and Sunday here,
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer.; Miss Carrie
Speer, of Americus, spent several days last week
here the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
May 5,1931 Sumter Grand Jury list: H.L. Speer
May 6,1931 "Ellaville Socials - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robin-
son have returned from Atlanta where they spent a
few days the past week on business."
May 21,1931 "Miss Carrie Speer has returned to her home here
after a visit to friends and relatives in Leslie."
May 22,1931 "Mrs. H.L. Speer of Leslie, was among the out of
town visitors in Americus today."
June 11,1931 "Leslie News - Misses Sarah and Helen Speer, of
Ochlochnee, are spending several days here with
relatives."
June 17,1931 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. Jud Cheves and little
daughter, Joanne, of Ashburn, are spending several
days with Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
July 20,1931 "Ellaville News - Mrs. John S. Murray, of Albany,
is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson."
July 22,1931 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves and
(daughter Joanne visit)ed Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer
recently."
Aug. 4,1931 "Leslie News - Mrs. H.L. Speer and Mr. and Mrs.
C.J. Cheves have returned from Dahlonega, where
they spent several days very pleasantly with Mr.
and Mrs. John S. Speer."
Aug. 16,1931 "Leslie News - Mrs. H.L. Speer, Mr. and Mrs. Gul-
lett and children returned Wednesday from a visit
to Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves in Ashburn. Mrs.
Cheves and daughter Joanne returned to Leslie with
them to spend several days."
Oct. 2,1931 "Ellaville News - Mrs. A. Robinson is spending sev-
eral days this week with her daughter, Mrs. Edna
Morrow, who resides in the Concord community, Sum-
ter county."; "Concord News - Mr. and Mrs. T.G.
Morrow announce the birth of a son Wednesday, Sep-
tember 23."
Oct. 27,1931 "H.L. Speer, of Leslie, was a business visitor in
the city today."
Nov. 1,1931 "Ellaville Socials - Mrs. John S. Murray and chil-
dren, of Albany, are spending several days this
week in this city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A.
Robinson."
Nov. 30,1931 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. Jud Cheves, of Ashburn,
and Mr. and Mrs. John S. Speer, of Dahlonega, spent
the Thanksgiving holidays here with their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer.; Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer
and children, of Ochlochnee...spent Sunday here
with Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Dec. 3,1931 "Ellaville Socials - The Rev. Troy Morrow, of Con-
cord, Sumter county, filled the pulpit at the Ella-
ville Methodist church last Sunday...Mr. Morrow
formerly taught at Concord and is now engaged in
farming in that neighborhood."
Dec. 10,1931 H.L. Speer's "Makes Trucking Pay" letter
Feb. 10,1932 "Leslie News - Mrs. C.J. Cheves and Joanne Cheves,
of Ashburn, are spending the week here with Mr. and
Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Mar. 30,1932 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson spent
several days the past week in Atlanta and Warm
Springs where they were the guests of friends and
relatives."
May 20,1932 "Ellaville Socials - Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow
and children, of Concord, Sumter county, have re-
turned home after a very pleasant visit to Mr. and
Mrs. A. Robinson at their home on Church street."
May 23,1932 "Concord News - Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson and Mr.
and Mrs. J.H. Robinson of Ellaville visited Mr. and
Mrs. T.G. Morrow Sunday afternoon."
June 7,1932 "Leslie News - Joanne Cheves, of Ashburn, is here
on a visit to her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer."
June 11,1932 "Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, of Leslie, are the guests
of relatives here this weekend."
July 19,1932 "Ellaville Socials - Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Connors,
Miss Vivian Connors, Miss Ruby Connors and Mrs.
McKibbon were the guests the past week of Mr. and
Mrs. John Hugh Robinson en route from Miami, Fla.
to Buena Vista."
July 21,1932 "One of the most pleasant occasions of the summer
was the reunion held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
H.L. Speer in Leslie, Ga., Monday, July 17th...
Among the out of town families were: Mr. and Mrs.
A.E. Speer and daughters, Sarah and Helen, of Och-
lochnee, Ga., and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Speer
and daughter, Betty, of Canal Point, Fla.; Mr. and
Mrs. C.J. Cheves and children Joanne and Charles
Judson, of Ashburn,...Mr. and Mrs. Arin Robinson,
Mr. John Hugh Robinson, of Ellaville; and Mrs. J.
S. Murray and daughter, Dorothy Jane, of Albany
..."
July 23,1932 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. John S. Murray and
children, of Albany, are visiting Mrs. Murray's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson."
Aug. 29,1932 "Miss Elizabeth Lindley, Misses Pat and Bits Robin-
son have returned from Ellaville where they atten-
ded a house party given by Mrs. A. Robinson, this
weekend."
Sept 6,1932 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson
are expected to return Friday from Atlanta."
Oct. 20,1932 "Ellaville News - A.F. Robinson has returned to his
home in Alpine, Texas, after a short visit with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson, en route from
Washington, D.C. where he spent several days the
past week on business."
Nov. 12,1932 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. John S. Speer, of Dah-
lonega, and Mrs. Jud Cheves and two children, of
Ashburn, are the guests of their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. H.L. Speer, this week."
Dec. 10,1932 "Ellaville News - The many friends of Mr. and Mrs.
Troy Morrow are delighted to know that they have
moved from their former home near Concord, Sumter
county, to Schley county, where they are at home to
their friends at the home of Mrs. Charlie Echols,
on the Americus-Ellaville highway."
Dec. 12,1932 "Ellaville News - Mrs. A. Robinson spent a day or
two in Albany this week where she was called on ac-
count of the serious illness of her son-in-law,
John S. Murray. Friends of Mr. Murray, of Ellavile
and elsewhere will be glad to know that he is im-
proving."
Jan. 19,1933 "Leslie News - Mrs. H.L. Speer returned to Leslie
Wednesday after spending several days with her
daughter, Mrs. C.J. Cheves."
Jan. 26,1933 "Ellaville News - A. Robinson and Munro Ellis are
improving after having been quite ill during the
past weekend."
Feb. 28,1933 "Leslie News - Mrs. C.J. Cheves and her two child-
ren, of Ashburn, are spending the week here with
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Apr. 1,1933 "Ellaville - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson have
returned from a business trip to Atlanta. Mr. and
Mrs. Robinson also visited relatives in Hawkins-
ville and Macon en route to Atlanta and on their
homeward journey were the guests of relatives at
Warm Springs."
May 10,1933 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson and
Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson were most delightfully en-
tertained Sunday as spend the day guests of Mr. and
Mrs. W.F. Crutes, who reside in Macon."
June 7,1933 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson
motored to Warm Springs on Sunday where they were
guests for the day of relatives."
June 15,1933 Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson and Mr.
and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow and children have returned
from Albany where they spent Sunday as the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Murray."
July 19,1933 "Leslie News - Mrs. H.L. Speer returned Friday from
a week's visit to Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves in Ash-
burn."
Aug. 15,1933 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Speer and daugh-
ter, of Canal Point, Fla., are visiting their par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Oct. 3,1933 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. Guy Maddox, of Rebecca,
and Rev. M.F. Reeves, of Warwick, were guests of
Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer Sunday."
Oct. 27,1933 "Leslie News - Prof. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves and two
children, of Ashburn, visited Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer, Monday and Tuesday."
Nov. 1,1933 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson have re-
turned from Albany where they spent Sunday as the
guests of their daughter, Mrs. John S. Murray and
Mr. Murray.; Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson, who
spent Sunday delightfully with relatives near Hawk-
insville, have returned home."
Dec. 7,1933 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson, J.H.
Robinson and J.L. Duncan motored to Warm Springs,
Friday, where they spent the day enjoying the
sights of that favorite resort."
Jan. 4,1934 "Leslie Notes - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer had as
their guests last week Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer, of
Ochlochnee, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Speer of Dahlon-
ega, Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves, of Ashburn, and Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Speer, of Canal Point, Fla."
Jan. 12,1934 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow and
children who have been residing on the Americus-
Ellaville highway, have moved to town, leasing an
apartment at the the J.H. Holloway home on Ogle-
thorpe Ave."
Jan. 25,1934 "Ellaville News - John Hugh Robinson spent several
days the past week in Albany, having been called
there on account of the serious illness of his
brother-in-law, John S. Murray."
Jan. 27,1934 obit of John S. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Arin Robin-
son's son-in-law; "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs.
Muro Ellis, Mrs. W.E. Scott, Mrs. A. Robinson, Miss
Marguerite Hill, Morris Hill and Mr. and Mrs. John
Hugh Robinson attended the funeral of John S.
Murray in Albany."
Jan. 30,1934 H.L. Speer's "Killing Rabbits" letter
June 20,1934 "Ellaville News - Mrs. John S. Murray has returned
to her home in Albany after a few days visit with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson."
June 29,1934 "Leslie News - Mrs. H.L. Speer has returned from a
visit of several days with her daughter, Mrs. C.J.
Cheves at Ashburn."
July 5,1934 "Leslie News - Mrs. Herbert Speer and daughter Bet-
tie Speer of Canal Point, Fla., are here visiting
Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
July 13,1934 TCN - "THE SPEERS ARE HOSTS AT PICNIC - Mr. and
Mrs. H.L. Speer entertained...in honor of their
guests, Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves, of Ashburn and
Mrs. Herbert Speer, of Canal Point, Fla....present
were...Mr. and Mrs. Reese Sims...Miss Marjorie and
Jeanette Sims, Reese Sims...Betty Speer and Joanne
Cheves."
July 18,1934 "Leslie News - Herbert Speer and family, of Canal
Point, Fla., are spending the week here with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Aug. 7,1934 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Speer and
daughter left Saturday for their home in Canal
Point, Fla., after a visit with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. H.L. Speer. They were accompanied to
Ochlochnee by Mr. Speer, who visited his son Alva
and family for two days, returning to Leslie
yesterday."; "Alva Speer, of Ochlochnee, spent
Sunday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer."
Aug. 10,1934 "Ellaville News - Mrs. John S. Murray, of Albany,
is spending some time here, having been called on
account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. A. Rob-
inson, who is suffering from an attack of eryesip-
elas, on her feet."
Aug. 14,1934 "Leslie News - Mrs. H.L. Speer left Sunday for
Fayette, Ala., where she will visit her niece, Mrs.
Gullett."
Sept 7,1934 TCN - "Ellaville - Miss Patricia Robinson and Miss
Florence Barefield, of Americus, new faculty mem-
bers of E.H.S., are at home at Mrs. L.G. Stewart."
Sept 26,1934 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, Mr. and
Mrs. R.J. Sims and Miss Carrie Speer spent Sunday
in Ellaville, guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson."
Nov. 5,1934 "Miss Patricia Robinson, who teaches in Ellaville,
was the weekend guest of her mother, Mrs. Ethel W.
Feagin."; "Ellaville News - A. Robinson, who has
been confined to his home by illness is out again,
to the delight of his friends."
Nov. 21,1934 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. John S. Speer of Dahlo-
nega, came Tuesday to visit Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer
for several days."
Nov. 27,1934 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. John S. Speer and Mrs.
H.L. Speer visited relatives in Ochlochnee, Thurs-
day and Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Speer will
return to their home in Dahlonega in a few days."
Dec. 3,1934 "Miss Patricia Robinson has resumed her duties in
the Ellaville school faculty after spending the
holidays with her mother, Mrs. Ethel W. Feagin."
Dec. 21,1934 "Miss Patricia Robinson, who teaches in Ellaville,
will arrive this afternoon to spend the Christmas
holidays with her mother, Mrs. Ethel W. Feagin."
Dec. 27,1934 "Mrs. Ethel W. Robinson and daughters, Misses Pat
and Margaret Robinson are visiting relatives in
Melbourne, Fla., for the holidays."
Jan. 3,1935 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves and child-
ren, of Gainesville, spent the holidays here with
Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Feb. 4,1935 "Miss Patricia Robinson...spent the weekend here
with her mother, Mrs. Ethel Robinson."
May 2,1935 "Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer and Miss Helen Speer of
Ochlochnee spent Sunday here the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. H.L. Speer."
May 23,1935 "Leslie News - Mrs. Ann Gullett and children, of
Fayette, Ala., arrived here for a visit with Mr.
and Mrs. H.L. Speer. She will be remembered as Ann
Hoffman."; "Ellaville News - Mrs. Vera Murray and
children, Phillip and Dorothy Jane, have returned
to their home in Albany after having enjoyed a very
pleasant visit to Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson and
other relatives in Ellaville."
May 29,1935 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves and child-
ren of Gainesville, Ga., will come this week to vi-
sit Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."; "Members of the Pa-
hokee (Florida) chapter of Future Farmers of Ameri-
ca came home loaded with honors they copped while
participating in the sixth district championship...
Prof. H.L. Speer, agricultural instructor in the
Pahokee and Canal Point schools, was the leader of
the victorious group. Prof. Speer is a son of H.L.
Speer...of Leslie..."
July 8,1935 "Mrs. Ethel Robinson and daughters, Misses Pat and
Margaret Robinson left this morning for Melbourne,
Fla., where they will spend a month with rela-
tives."
July 12,1935 "Leslie News - Mrs. H.L. Speer has returned from a
visit to relatives at Gainesville and Dahlonega."
July 24,1935 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Speer and lit-
tle daughter of Canal Point, Fla., are here visit-
ing their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Aug. 2,1935 "Mrs. Ethel Robinson and daughters, Misses Pat and
Margaret Robinson, have returned from a visit of
several weeks with relatives in Melbourne, Fla."
Sept 3,1935 "Ellaville News - Miss Pits Robinson has returned
to her home in Americus after having been the guest
of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson, for
a few days."
Sept 26,1935 "Leslie News - E.L. Maxwell, of Calvary, and Herman
Maxwell, of Tampa, visited their uncle, Hugh Speer,
Wednesday."
Oct. 5,1935 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. T.G. Morrow and
children and Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson spent Sunday
in Leslie where they went for a spend-the-day visit
to Mr. and Mrs. Speer."
Nov. 8,1935 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer spent the
weekend in Ochlochnee and Thomasville with rela-
tives."
Dec. 4,1935 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer received the
news of the death of their brother-in-law Mr. J.M.
Green at Fort Myers last week. Mr. Green was a
former resident of Leslie..."
Dec. 10,1935 "An event of the past week...was the...birthday
dinner tendered Mr. John Hugh Robinson...Enjoying
the occasion were...Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson..."
Dec. 30,1935 Malinda Speer and Arin Robinson celebrated 53rd
wedding anniversary Dec. 24th in Ellaville; "Ella-
ville News - Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson were guests
of relatives in Warm Springs and Manchester during
the holidays.; Mrs. Vera Murray, Phillip and Doro-
thy Jane Murray, of Albany, were weekend guests in
Ellaville."
Jan. 3,1936 TCN - "Ellaville - Mrs. John S. Murray and children
Dorothy Jane and Pete (sic) of Albany spent the
weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson."
Jan. 23,1936 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson
motored to Greenville, Monday, where they attended
the funeral of Mrs. Robinson's brother-in-law, Mr.
Smith, who died Sunday (Jan. 19th) at his Green-
ville home."
Jan. 31,1936 TCN - history of Ellaville: "ROBINSON & ROBINSON -
The business has been established for twelve years
and is owned by A.A. (sic) Robinson and J.H. Robin-
son..."
Apr. 8,1936 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer of Ochloch-
nee, Ga., spent Saturday night and Sunday here the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Apr. 16,1936 "Ellaville News - Mrs. Vera Murray and daughter who
were the weekend guests of Mrs. Murray's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson, have returned to their
home in Albany."
Apr. 21,1936 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow announce
the birth of a son at their home here, Monday, the
13, instant. The little fellow has been given the
name Douglas Cheney.; The many friends of Mr. A.
Robinson will be sorry to learn of his illness and
wish for him a speedy recovery."
Apr. 30,1936 "Leslie News - Mrs. Della Cobb, of Birmingham,
Ala., is here spending some time with her sister,
Mrs. H.L. Speer."
June 11,1936 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ansley, Mrs.
Charles Hale and daughter, of Americus, spent
Sunday here, guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
June 18,1936 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson
have returned from Portal where they visited Prof.
and Mrs. H.G. McKee."
July 23,1936 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves and two
children, of Gainesville, are spending the week
here, guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer.; Mr. and
Mrs. Herbert Speer, of Canal Point, Fla., spent
Monday night here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
H.L. Speer."; "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. J.H.
Robinson and Miss Elsie Rainey spent Thursday and
Friday at Moultrie.; Miss Dorothy Jane Murray, of
Albany, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson."
July 30,1936 "Leslie News - Mrs. Kent, of Miami, is the guest of
Mrs. H.L. Speer. She will be remembered as Miss
Bettie Peel, before marriage."
Aug. 4,1936 "Leslie News - Mrs. Kent who has been the guest of
Mrs. H.L. Speer for the past two weeks is leaving
today for her home in Miami, Fla."
Aug. 6,1936 "Ellaville. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson have gone
to Moultrie to make their home. For many years
they operated a grocery and ready-to-wear store
here. They now have a ready-to-wear business at
Moultrie. They have been prominent here, Mrs.
Robinson being a member of the Ellaville school
faculty and a valued member of the local Baptist
church..."
Aug. 14,1936 "Ellaville News - Mrs. John S. Murray has returned
to her home at Albany after spending the past week-
end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson."
Sept 3,1936 "Leslie News - Miss Carrie Speer of Americus came
Thursday to spend several days here the guest of
Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Sept 4,1936 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson former
Ellaville citizens who recently moved to Moultrie,
visited friends here last weekend."
Oct. 8,1936 "Ellaville News - J.H. Robinson formerly of Ella-
ville, who moved to Moultrie a few weeks ago de-
lighted his friends and relatives here with a visit
the past week."
Oct. 10,1936 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves and two
children of Gainesville, Ga. visited Mr. and Mrs.
H.L. Speer for the weekend. Mrs. Speer returned
home with them for a two weeks' visit."
Oct. 15,1936 "Leslie News - Mrs. H.L. Speer has returned from a
two weeks' (sic) visit to her daughter, Mrs. C.J.
Cheves...her son, J.S. Speer of Dahlonega and Mr.
and Mrs. S.E. McConnell, Atlanta."
Dec. 28,1936 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson of
Moultrie, Mrs. Vera Robinson (sic) and children of
Albany, were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A.
Robinson."
Jan. 5,1937 "Leslie News - Miss Carrie Speer of Americus is
spending several days here, the guest of Mrs. H.L.
Speer."
Jan. 8,1937 TCN - obit of W.B. Robinson, died Jan. 5th, age 82,
brother of Arin Robinson, of Ellaville
Jan. 28,1937 "Celebrating the 80th birthday of her husband, Mr.
A. Robinson, Mrs. Robinson entertained at a lovely
birthday dinner, Sunday...Those invited were mem-
bers of the family as follows: Mr. and Mrs. John
Hugh Robinson, Moultrie; Mrs. Murray, Miss Dorothy
Jane Murray, Albany; Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow,
Wayne Marvin and Douglas Morrow, Ellaville..."
Jan. 29,1937 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson
have returned to Moultrie after having been the
guests Sunday of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.
Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson formerly resided
in Ellaville..."
Feb. 19,1937 "AGED COUPLE ARE CRITICALLY ILL - ELLAVILLE, GA.,
Feb. 19. - Mr. A. Robinson, 80, and his wife, a
few years younger, remained critically ill today at
their home here."; "Ellaville News - Mr. John Hugh
Robinson of Moultrie is spending some time at the
bedside of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson."
Feb. 20,1937 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, visiting
Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson in Ellaville Sunday, who
were ill with influenza."
Feb. 24,1937 "Ellaville News - Mr. John Hugh Robinson of Moul-
trie and Mrs. Forrest Robinson who resides in Tex-
as, have returned to their homes after having been
called to Ellaville on account of the illness of
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson.; Mrs. Vera
Murray and daughter, have returned to their home in
Albany after having been the recent guests of Mrs.
Murray's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson."
Mar. 3,1937 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves of Gaines-
ville, Ga., spent the weekend here with the lat-
ter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh L. Speer, after
spending the week most delightfully in New Orleans,
where they attended the National Department of Su-
perintendence.; Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, Mr. and
Mrs. C.J. Cheves, Joanne and Charles Cheves, atten-
ded the wedding of Miss Sara Speer of Ochlochnee to
Mr. Carl String of Newnan and Hartwell last Satur-
day (Feb. 27th).; Charles and Joanne Cheves...spent
last weekend here with their grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Mar. 10,1937 "Leslie News - Mrs. Della Cobb, who visited her
sister, Mrs. H.L. Speer several days last week, re-
turned to her home in Birmingham, Ala., Monday."
Mar. 18,1937 "Leslie News - Miss Carrie Speer of Americus is
spending the week here with Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer.; Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer spent Sunday in
Ellaville the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson.";
"Miss Margaret Robinson, G.S.C.W. student, is ex-
pected to arrive tomorrow to spend the spring holi-
days with her mother, Mrs. Ethel Robinson."
Apr. 22,1937 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Speer of Ochloch-
nee, spent Saturday and Sunday here with Mr. and
Mrs. H.L. Speer."
May 3,1937 "Ellaville - Mrs. J.H. Robinson has reopened her
popular ladies' ready-to-wear establishment here
after operating in Moultrie for the past nine
months."
May 12,1937 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer spent Sunday
afternoon in Ellaville with Mrs. A. Robinson."
June 9,1937 "Complimenting Vernon McKee of Portal, Ga., Mrs.
John Hugh Robinson entertained...at her home on
Church..."
July 7,1937 "Ellaville News - Friends of Mrs. John Hugh Robin-
son will be very glad to know that she is very much
improved following injuries she received in an au-
tomobile accident in Albany last Thursday. Mr. and
Mrs. Robinson had been for a visit to their sister,
Mrs. Vera Murray, who resides in Albany, and their
car was struck by another car, the jolt causing a
door of the car to fly open. Mrs. Robinson fell
through the door to the ground, causing her to be
bruised up considerably but no bones were broken."
July 28,1937 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves and two
children, of Gainesville, are visiting Mr. and Mrs.
H.L. Speer this week."
Aug. 12,1937 TCN - "Ellaville Personals - Mrs. Vera Murray, of
Albany, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.
Robinson.; Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson are visiting
relatives in Warm Springs."
Sept 28,1937 "Ellaville News - Mrs. Vera Murray has returned to
her home in Albany after having spent the past week-
end in Ellaville with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.
Robinson."
Oct. 14,1937 "Leslie News - Mr. Alva Speer of Ochlochnee, spent
Sunday and Monday night here with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Oct. 21,1937 TCN - "Ellaville Personals - Miss Elizabeth Robin-
son, of Moultrie, was a weekend guest of Mr. and
Mrs. John Hugh Robinson."
Oct. 29,1937 "ELLAVILLE ...Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson, aged couple
of Ellaville, are seriously ill at their home here.
Mrs. Robinson had enjoyed good health until the
past week when she became ill with a threatened at-
tack of bronchial pneumonia. Reports from her bed-
side are that she has pneumonia, and is not expec-
ted to live. Mr. Robinson who has passed his
eightieth milestone in life, has been confined to
his home for more than a year from illness. He is
said to have become worse within the past few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are receiving the careful at-
tention of doctors and nurses, but due to their ex-
treme old age, fears are entertained for their re-
covery."
Oct. 30,1937 "Ellaville News - Mrs. Vera Murray is spending some
time in Ellaville, having been called to Ellaville
on account of the serious illness of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson."
Nov. 4,1937 obit of Mrs. Malinda Speer Robinson, died Nov. 4th,
in Ellaville, aged 74; "Mr. A. Forrest Robinson, of
Alpine, Texas, formerly of Americus, was called to
Ellaville because of the critical illness of his
mother, Mrs. A. Robinson, reaching her bedside Sat-
urday night." TCN - "Ellaville - Forrest Robinson,
of El Paso, Tex., is in Ellaville on account of the
illness of his mother, Mrs. A. Robinson.; Mrs. Eth-
el Robinson, of Americus, spent the weekend in El-
laville."
Nov. 5,1937 "Ellaville News - Mr. A.F. Robinson arrived Satur-
day morning from his home in Alpine, Texas, for a
visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson,
having been called to Ellaville on account of the
serious illness of his mother, Mrs. A. Robinson."
Dec. 3,1937 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer had as their
dinner guests Thursday, Mr. A. Robinson, Mr. and
Mrs. J.H. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow and
three sons of Ellaville; Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Speer,
Miss Helen Speer and Miss Clarice Bullock of Och-
lochnee."
Dec. 4,1937 "Mrs. Charles Roy Robinson announces the engagement
of her daughter, Mildred Patricia, to James Stanley
Greene, of Ellaville, the marriage to take place
during the Christmas holidays..."
Dec. 27,1937 "...The bride is the older daughter of Mrs. Ethel
Windsor Robinson and the late Charles Roy Robinson,
Miss Margaret Robinson, student at G.S.W.C. is her
sister and her brother is R.A. Robinson, of Duncan,
Arizona..."
Jan. 22,1938 Caroline B. Speer letter: "...Will Page, Jr., when
a young fellow, cut an artery in his thigh one day
seven miles from a doctor, before the days of auto-
mobiles, without a telephone. It looked as though
he would bleed to death. Mr. Arin Robinson, a
neighbor of Will's - now living in Ellaville -
rushed into his garden, pulled up the largest onion
he could find and applied it to the artery which
was spouting blood in spite of an improvised tour-
niquet. The blood immediately coagulated and
Will's life was saved..."
Feb. 10,1938 "Ellaville News - Friends of Mrs. J.H. Robinson
will be sorry to know that she is ill and wish for
her a speedy recovery."
Mar. 18,1938 "WE SAW TODAY" H.L. Speer's 1850 commission when
"...Mr. Speer found the old document in a trunk at
...home while looking through several old papers."
Mar. 29,1938 "Leslie News - Miss Carrie Speer returned to her
home in Americus after a visit of several days to
Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Apr. 11,1938 "Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Greene, of Ellaville, were
guests of her mother, Mrs. Ethel Robinson, Sunday,
at her home on Brannon street."
Apr. 27,1938 "LIBRARY OPENS AT ELLAVILLE - A new public library
opened here this week, with Mrs. J.H. Robinson ser-
ving as librarian."
June 1,1938 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Hutchinson of Tif-
ton were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer Sun-
day."
June 16,1938 "Leslie News - Mrs. Della Cobb of Birmingham, Ala.,
and Mrs. Aurelia Green, of Ft. Myers, Fla., are
spending several days here with their sister, Mrs.
H.L. Speer."
July 6,1938 "Leslie News - Dr. and Mrs. J.S.. McKenzie, of Mi-
ami and Mr. Julian Glaze of Sylvester, were guests
of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, Friday. Mr. Glaze and
sister, Mrs. McKenzie, who will be remembered as
Miss Mary Lizzie Glaze...left Leslie more than for-
ty years ago."
July 7,1938 "Ellaville News - Mrs. Vera Murray and daughter,
Dorothy Jane, of Albany, were weekend guests of
Mrs. A. Robinson.; Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson spent
the weekend in Manchester."
July 20,1938 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson spent
Sunday at Warm Springs."
July 26,1938 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves, Joanne and
Charles Cheves of Gainesville, Ga., are spending
the week here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer."
Aug. 9,1938 "Leslie News - Mr. A. Robinson, Mrs. Troy Morrow
and Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson of Ellaville,
spent Thursday here the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer."
Aug. 17,1938 "Leslie News - Messrs. H.L. Speer and Dennard
visited friends and relatives in Weston, Sunday."
Aug. 25,1938 "Leslie News - Mrs. H.L. Speer has returned from a
visit to Mrs. C.J. Cheves at Gainesville, and Mr.
and Mrs. John Speer at Dahlonega."
Sept 8,1938 "Miss Margaret Robinson has accepted a position to
teach at Marshallville and has already assumed her
new duties."
Sept 16,1938 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer, Miss Helen
Speer of Ochlochnee and Mrs. Carl Strong of Athens
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer Sunday
and Monday of this week."
Nov. 9,1938 "Leslie News - Mr. J.S. Speer of Dahlonega came
Monday to spend several days with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Nov. 30,1938 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Rogers from near
Sumter and Mrs. Rogers' uncle, Mr. Smith of Wash-
ington, D.C., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer, Sunday afternoon."
Dec. 30,1938 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves, Joanne and
Charles Cheves, of Gainesville, Ga., are spending
the week here the guests of Mrs. Cheves' parents,
Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer.; Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer
and Miss Helen Speer of Ochlochnee, Ga., were the
guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Jan. 18,1939 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Sims and family,
Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, from here and Mrs. Della
Cobb of Birmingham, Ala. left today for Tifton,
where they will attend the funeral of Mrs. R.H.
Hutchinson."
Jan. 30,1939 "MR. A. ROBINSON OBSERVES BIRTHDAY"
Feb. 10,1939 H.L. Speer in honorary escort for funeral of A.G.
Mulholland at Leslie Feb. 11th
Mar. 16,1939 H.L. Speer on city court jury list
Mar. 30,1939 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer of Ochloch-
nee spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer."
May 13,1939 engagement announcement of Miss Margaret Ray Rob-
inson, granddaughter of Arin and Malinda Speer
Robinson, to Laurence Morgan Smith on June 11th
June 12,1939 marriage of Miss Margaret Ray Robinson and Morgan
Laurence Smith, on June 11th
July 6,1939 TCN - "MARRIAGE - Mrs. John S. Murray, of Albany,
daughter of Arin Robinson of Ellaville, and the
late Malinda Speer Robinson was married Sunday af-
ternoon (July 2nd) at 3:30 to Mr. Hugh Milton Mills
of Albany..."
July 10,1939 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves and chil-
dren, Joanne and Charles of Gainesville, Ga., spent
Thursday night with Mrs. Cheves' parents, Mr. and
Mrs. H.L. Speer. Charles remained over and will be
here for several weeks, while Mr. and Mrs. Cheves
and Joanne are away on the Martin's Western Tour, Mr.
Cheves being general supervisor and Mrs. Cheves
one of the counselors."
Sept 13,1939 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer and daugh-
ter, Miss Helen Speer, of Ochlochnee, spent Sunday
here the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Sept 21,1939 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Speer and
daughter, Bettie, of Pahokee, Florida, have re-
turned to their home after a visit of two weeks to
Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Nov. 2,1939 TCN - "Ellaville Personals - Friends of J.H. Robin-
son will regret to hear he has his ankle in a cast
due to an injury received when he fell from a lad-
der several days ago."
Nov. 8,1939 "Leslie News - Mrs. C.J. Cheves, two children,
Joanne and Charles, of Gainesville, Ga., and Mr. J.S.
Speer of Dahlonega, and Mr. and Mrs. Alva Speer,
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer,
Sunday."
Nov. 29,1939 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves and chil-
dren...spent the holidays here with Mrs. Cheves'
parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
Dec. 26,1939 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson spent
the weekend guests of relatives in Manchester."
Jan. 18,1940 TCN - "Ellaville Personals - Mrs. J.H. Robinson has
been reinstated as librarian and the library will
be reopened."
Jan. 19,1940 "Leslie News - Mrs. H.L. Speer is able to be up
after two weeks in bed with influenza."
Feb. 14,1940 "Leslie News - Mrs. J.M. Green of Tifton, and Mr.
and Mrs. John S. Speer of Dahlonega are the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer."
May 31,1940 "Dick Robinson, of Alpine, Texas, is the guest of
his mother, Mrs. Ethel Robinson, at her home on
Brown street."
June 3,1940 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mills in Albany."
June 6,1940 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Speer of Ochloch-
nee spent Sunday and Monday here the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. W.T. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. H.L.
Speer."
June 20,1940 TCN - "Ellaville Personals - Misses Dorothy Jane
Murray and Betty Anne McMillen, of Albany, and Dick
Robinson, of Americus, have been guests of Mr. and
Mrs. J.H. Robinson the past week."
Aug. 9,1940 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Cheves and Char-
les Cheves of Gainesville, Ga., have been the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer for several days.
They visited friends at Cairo and Ochlochnee Sun-
day."
Aug. 14,1940 "Leslie News - Mrs. C.J. Cheves who has been here
for several weeks visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. H.L. Speer will leave in a few days for her
home in Gainesville, Ga."
Aug. 21,1940 "Leslie News - Mrs. H.L. Speer left Friday for a
visit to her daughter, Mrs. C.J. Cheves at Gaines-
ville, Ga."
Aug. 22,1940 TCN - "Ellaville Personals - Miss Jane Murray and
Mrs. Hugh Mills, of Albany, are guests of Mr. and
Mrs. J.H. Robinson and Mr. A. Robinson."
Sept 9,1940 obit of Arin Robinson, widower of Malinda Speer,
died Sept. 9th, aged 83; "Ellaville News - Friends
of Mr. A. Robinson will regret to know that he is
critically ill, very little hope being entertained
for his recovery due to his extreme old age."
Sept 12,1940 funeral of Arin Robinson TCN - obit of A. Robinson
Sept 17,1940 "Ellaville News - Among the out-of-town relatives
and friends attending the funeral services of Mr.
A. Robinson, held at the Ellaville Methodist church
were: Mr. and Mrs. Reese Sims, Mrs. H.L. Speer,
Leslie; Dick Robinson, Atlanta; Mrs. Emmett Slap-
pey, Mrs. M.J. Andrews, Mrs. Hugh Mills, Albany;
H.J. Worthy, Sumter; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ansley,
J.N. Worthy and Mrs. Roy Robinson, Americus."
Nov. 5,1940 draft list: #'s 2,689-2,846, #2,754 Richard Arin
Robinson
Nov. 11,1940 "Leslie News - Mr. H.L. Speer left Friday with his
son, John S. Speer for Dahlonega, where he will
spend several days before going to Gainesville,
Ga., where he will visit his daughter, Mrs. C.J.
Cheves before returning to Leslie next week."; "Mr