I’m re-posting this…

For several years I had looked at this photograph from my mother’s family pictures. My great uncle Emmette Joshua Hinely (1889-1944) is on the left. Mr. Ulysses Lawrence Elzey (1869-1937) is on the right.

Many depots along the railroads bear the name of nearby forts from battles of war. I had always thought this was somewhere in our vicinity until Norman Turner noticed the sign says ___ miles to Montgomery (faded numbers —  perhaps 38.8?).

I let the picture sit awhile and questioned family members regarding my late Great Uncle Emmette. He married Gussie Morgan from near Clyo and they had no children. He worked for the railroad and was depot agent in Rincon at one time.

The other man in the photo is the late Ulysses Lawrence Elzey. His son was the late Miller Elzey who stayed in this area while his sisters left Clyo. Mr. U.L. Elzey lived across the railroad in Clyo from the depot. For many years he was the Clyo depot agent. The depot was on the opposite side of the railroad from the current U.S. Post Office. Mr. Ulysses operated a little store beside his house. In June of 1937, a man got into a dispute with Mr. Elzey at the store and cut him. Mr. Elzey died as a result. A posse was formed as they knew the alleged perpetrator, but he was never found. Some say he fled to South Carolina, perhaps during the night, leaving the area possibly by train and he was never seen in Clyo again.

The accompanying photograph shows Emmette Hinely on the left and Ulysses L. Elzey on the right on the platform of the depot in Fort Davis, Ala. Fort Davis is in the south metro area of Tuskegee, Ala., in Macon County. I was able to locate a 2006 photo of the then still-standing abandoned depot on an internet site of photographs of old depots. It still had the unique wood trim as shown to the left of Mr. Elzey, but the building had been painted white. The arm that operated the mailbag was still intact. Fort Davis, Ala., was not named for a military training or battle site, but rather for a man who was named Fort Davis.

I do not know if the gentlemen in the photograph were passing through, workers off the train or working as depot agents there. As best I can find out, Mr. Elzey and Uncle Emmette did work away from here at times while employed by the railroad. There are no descendants of Emmette Hinely. Mr. Miller has no relatives here for me to ask.

I wish I had all the answers about the photo. The year is unknown. The attire of the era for men is remarkable. I think it is worth publishing this just to show how a photo can inspire a search and how the internet can sometimes help close the information gap.

This was compiled by Susan Exley of Historic Effingham Society. If you have photos, comments or information to share, contact Susan Exley at 754-6681 or email her at: hesexleyherald@aol.com.

Why do a lot of Moms dress like sluts to drop there kids off to school. Are they in the market or trying to impress the other mothers? Every time I drop the kids off at school I see some mothers in the shorts, cutchie cutters, I mean the full camel toe. I’ve seen some with NO bra’s and the nips are fully erect, or the shirts are very low cut.

Now don’t get me wrong I LOVE looking … but not at my kids elementary school.

…I wonder if I’d get into trouble if I took a camera and photographed the hot little MILFS. LOL

Starting on June 5, 2013 till May 25, 2014 we will do a weekly “Beer Review”. That is 52 beer reviews to finally see which is the best beer. If anyone has a recommendation please let me know.  My wife will buy an unknown beer to me and I’ll taste it and review it without knowing what brand it is. I’ll rate them from 1 – 10, and maybe review all 10’s at the end of the year to see which one is the best!

This is something that I’ve been wanting to do for years so this is the year!

I’ll start another page to keep track of the beers and ratings.

Digital and film photography are far more alike than they are different, but digital image recording opens up many new, valuable and perhaps unanticipated opportunities.

• For starters, assume that everything you already know about getting good pictures still applies.

• You won’t find it in the box, but every digital camera comes with a license to experiment, test, tweak and screw up to your heart’s content. With the cost of another shot at nothing, why hold back? The pros typically take dozens of shots to land a few keepers. Now you can do the same—and there’s no better or faster way to learn. Instant feedback is one of digital photography’s most powerful advantages.

• Sit down with your camera’s manual as soon as you can (yes I’m serious ☺ )

You might be able to fake some of the features, some of the time, but you won’t be able to take full advantage of your camera without a read through the full version of the owners manual. You won’t regret it.

• Think outside the box (always). Digital cameras have more uses than you might have imagined (keep reading for more details….).

Oh Wow… I’ve lived in a lot of places.

The first place I remember was on Mulberry Street in Downtown Louisville, But I was born on 2609 Algonquin Parkway in Louisville. (which I didn’t know until today from my mother) After talking to her for an hour and her listing all the places that we had lived I realized that I’ve lived in 29 different households in my life. That is a new address every 1.69 years of my life. argh… !

I was only on the phone with my Mom for like 15 minutes and found out 15 things I didn’t know! She told me that she left my father when I was 3 weeks old (didn’t know) and when I questioned her about the timeline, because I have a younger sister (15 months), she informed me, ah… that was a one week thing, you know we’ll work it out. I said, so you had me and after 3 weeks left him, then 5 months later got back together for a week, got pregnant with my younger sister? She said, yea pretty much.

The things we learn by asking a few simple questions.

I can honestly say I have enough problems of my own! I’ve got two teenage boys who are about to drive their mother crazy, a 7 year old whom we are trying to stabilize her life with us, and a 10 month old baby who is learning to walk, talk, and get into everything all at once.

I need to make more money, some bill is always due, my kids eat food by the ton anymore and my A/C just went out. So yes, I have my own problems and stress. So when you think I’m problem and stress free and want to share yours with me… don’t. I don’t care that your washer is broke and you have to go to the Laundromat, or that you don’t think you can afford a new car. One friend said, we’ve been saving for a couple of months to take a long weekend and wouldn’t you know it our fridge goes out. Listen that isn’t stress… stress is when the fridge goes out and you’ve got NO way of getting another one. I wish I could have a long weekend! …or just an overnighter!

I’m alone today, the wife and kids are out at a birthday party. I worry about myself sometimes when I think… it’s too quiet around here. I used to hearing boys fighting, girls screaming, and a baby crying. When there is NO noise then I can’t seem to focus. I thought about taking a long motorcycle ride for a few days alone and then realized I’d probably go nuts being by myself. I thought I’d be at the time in my life where the kids would be up and grown and it be just the wife and I … so much of that thinking! But I love it the way it is!

How many of us are sticking to our “New Years Resolutions”? Well I’ve feel off as well so it’s time to re-organize, re-commit, and jump back on the wagon and start again!

It seems a lot of us fall off and lose the willpower to continuing or once we’re off we give up. Make this a year that it doesn’t happen in. Accept the fact you feel off and haven’t lost all the weight, hey you may have gained a few more pounds. Renew the resolutions and keep going or start again! You don’t have 12 months to complete the resolutions anymore you only have 8! So be it… more of a challenge then!

I’m no better than anyone and vow to re-start mine! …forward March!

Someone asked, “have you ever felt like a Rock Star?” hmm… there was this one time that I went to use the bathroom during a class that had 100 people or so. I was the instructor and the class was at a convention center so I had to use the common bathroom. I sat on the toilet, trying to be quiet and as invisible as I could.  That’s when the guy on the next toilet started asking me questions. WTF… just let me shit, I thought. Then the guy on the other side started talking to me. Pretty soon even the guys standing at the urinals were joining in.  I felt as if they were looking through the cracks in the door. I almost felt violated in a sense… my shit had went public! agh… from that time I’ve always found a private restroom or one that was far away from the class!

This is some GREAT syrup… “Florida Cane Syrup”! We all should support local businesses and people who keep the tradition alive! They sell a  750 ml bottle for $5.00, if you want I can send you some but, you’ll just have to pay for exact shipping cost.  Probably 5 or 6 bucks just guessing. It’s made in New Port Richey, Florida by a family owned and operated business. I’ve made a pie and cake with it and they turned out GREAT! Give me a call or email and I’ll make arrangement’s to get some to you.