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“IGNORAMUS.”
Well, 1 want to state that I saw in the
Atlanta News last Saturday where they
said that there was one honest man in Mc-
Donough. It read this way: A man was vis
iting the Kimbell House and left his pocket
book in a certain place there, and was un
able to find it. Mr. Elliot of McDonough
found the pocket liook and returned it to
the owner as soon as he found out who the
owner was. The paper didn’t say what
Elliott it was, but 1 have since learned it
was Jonce Elliott. The News had it down
right when it said that Jonce was an hon
est fellow, for that is what he is. I believe
that the whole Elliott family are honest
folks. I never did hear of one of them
stealing anything. Its a Dig thing to know
that we have got one honest man in our
town. I know of another honest fellow in
the county, but he lives near the Locust
Grove. He is Joe Price. I did some busi
ness with him last week and he owed me
three dollars and fifty cents. He gave me
a fire dollar bill to get my pay out of, and
when I made the change, through a mis
take I handed him two silver dollars, and
when he saw the mistake, he said, “here,
this is wrong, you have given me fifty cents
too much.” Now he could have kept that
fifty cents and I would never have known
that anything wrong had happened. Now'
that shows honesty in broad daylight. So
come and trade with me again, Joe, and let
me swindle you. 1 don’t think you would
kick about it if I did steal a little from you-
I’ve been at home by myself for over two
weeks, Mrs. Ignoramus is in Atlanta with
the sick children. Col. Fouche, the editor
of The Weekly, knew I was by myself and
asked nxe to go dow n and eat with him and
his good w ife. I didn’t have to go, but 1
sure do appreciate such kindness extended
me from my neighbors.
I don’t suppose I've got all the money
there is in the country, but I’ve got one big
silver dollar, the date stamped on it is 1819.
This dollar didn’t cost me anything either.
Newt Looking-Glass gave a fellow SQ? for
it and then gave me the dollar. I told
Cousin Newt that I’d keep it till I went to
Atlanta again, and spend it for corn whis
key, and I’d give him a drink when I got
back and had time to adulterate it a little.
I couldn’t afford to give him or anybody
else a drink of pure liquor, for that would
be too far from what is called pure. Pure
liquor is something we don’t see these days.
I mean pure liquor.
Ex-Judge Bill Bryant was bragging on
me last Sunday morning. He seems to
think that lam all right. He says I treat
everybody right, but everybody don’t say
such good things about me. Only last Sat
urday evening, Newt Looking-Glass was
telling me that some old fellow was just
cussing me right and left. Newt said he
would not tell me who he w T as, but said he
was giving me the very devil. Well, I
don’t care who he was nor I don’t care
what he said about me, just so he don’t tell
the truth, and of course he is not likely to
do that. Ignoramus.
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Vote as You Pray.
The time is coming when Christians will
vote as they pray. In years that are passed
and gone, this has been neglected. They
voted for money—and whiskey; but the
Lord has awarded us according to our in
iquities.
But there has been a change in the peo
ple, and now as far as we can learn, peo
l>le are going to vote for principle, for in
tegrity. If you pray for peace and prosper
ity, vote for it. We sometimes hear people
say, “If you will give me a drink, I wilj
vote for you.” Let that man l>e as a heath
en unto you in the way of principle. Oh,
the happy time is coming when Christians
will vote as they pray.
When people all come together and say,
let us do away with this nefarious thing, it
is done. And we believe that people have
come together, and are going to do away
with whiskey, and money, etc.
As this is election year, let us all, voter
and candidate, do that which is well pleas
ing in the sight of the Lord; and we will
do nothing wrong. Let us not go where
we can not carry the love of a mother with
out shame. Woe to the man that putteth
the bottle to his neighbor’s mouth.
A man once got drunk and went home at
night, and got into the hog pen with the
hogs, a neighbor came by and tried to get
him out, but he said, “I guess lam as good
as any other hog.” Wasn't he right:-'
How many are going to do as that man
did? Shame, oh. shame.
Don’t roll in mire to please the pigs. Do
nothing wrong to please those who takede
jight in evil.
If gentlemen propose a glass,
He never says them nay;
For he always thinks it right to drink
While other people pay.
Should every man defend his house,
Then all would l>e defended;
If every man would mend a man,
Then till mankind were mended.
Voter.
IdiPSUBSCRIBE FOR THK WEEKLY
OLA.
In spite of the lowering weather
Sunday School was well attended
last Sunday.
The young people’s prayer meet
ing will be held at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Thurston next
Wednesday evening. The older
folks' meeting will be held at Uncle
Billie Jenkins’.
Uncle Billie Miller went over to
Fayette county last Saturday to see
his daughter, Lois, and stayed
several days. He reports her school
in a very flourishing condition.
Mr. W. B. Crowell, who moved
to Rockdale county last fall, is
among us again looking for a place
to pitch his tent. Uncle Bill knows
a good thing when he sees it.
On last Friday night Mr. Bon
Herrin entertained a large crowd
with his grapliophone at the home
of Mr. G. A. Miller.
Messrs. L. A. Miller and E. C.
Thurston attended the burial of
Mrs. Lizzie Lynch at County Line
church last Friday.
Miss Bertha Crowell was the hos
tess of a large circle of friends last
Sunday night.
If you want a good cow cheap,
buy Mr. S. Rape’s 5-gallon cow.
Our little burg has quite a num
ber of handsome young ladies, but
from the way some of them do, it
will take a shrewd young man to
go with some of them.
Here are some questions which
have been handed to me: Why
has a stick two ends? What tribe
in Israel has no inheritance? and
why? Who died before his father
and yet was the oldest man that
ever lived? Why do people try to
explain away the force of that
scripture which says, it is easier for
a camel to go through the eye of a
needle than for a rich man to en
ter into the kingdom of God?
Loo AN.
Mysterious Circumstance.
One was pale and sallow and the
other fresh and rosy. Whence the
difference? She who is blushing
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Niggers at the White House.
For The Weekly.
Things at the White House
Looking mighty curious;
Niggers running everywhere,
White people furious.
Niggers on the front porch,
N iggers on the gable,
Niggers in the dining-room,
Niggers at the table.
Niggers in the sitting room,
Making all the talk,
Niggers in the ball-room,
Doing cake-walk.
Niggers in the East Hoorn
Making mighty throng,
Niggers in the music room
Singing a coon song.
Niggers in the hallway
Taking off their wraps;
Niggers in the billiard room
Shooting game of craps.
Niggers in the store-room
Packing away their plunder,
Niggers in the bed-room,
Snoring like thunder.
Not a room in the White House,
Without niggers many;
Baby in the nursery.
A nigger pickaninny.
Niggers on the stairway
With very much satiety,
Niggers in the Blue Room,
Assembled for society.
Niggers in the front yard,
Niggers in the back;
Niggers in the omnibus,
And niggers come in hack.
On they go to Washington
With a mighty rush;
Forty thousand niggers
Getting in the push.
There is trouble in the White House,
More than you can tell;
Yelling like wild men,
Niggers raising hell.
I see a way to settle it,
Just as clear as water—
Let Mr. Booker Washington
Marry Teddy’s daughter.
Or. if this does not overflow
Teddy’s cup of joy,
Then let Miss Dinah Washington
Marry Teddy’s boy.
But everything is settled;
Roosevelt is dead,
Niggers in the White House
Cut off Teddy's head.
N ED.
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A Sail Death.
On last Sunday morning our lit
tle city was saddened and grieved
by the message as it sped upon its
way: “Louise Neal is critically
ill.” It came with a shock, for no
one except her immediate family
knew that the bright faced little
girl who has always been a picture
of perfect health, was ill. All Sab
bath day, the anxious watchers sat
by her bed side awaiting a change
for the better, but God willed it
otherwise, at at sunrise Monday
morning, the sweet little spirit
winged its flight heavenward, and
what rejoicing in Heaven when the
gates were thrown open for her to
enter in.
Only those familiar with her
every day life could appreciate the
character of Louise. She had a
kind word and pleasant smile for
everybody and will be greatly miss
ed not only in the home circle, but
in the Sunday school where she was
a faithful member, and in her
school life among teachers and lit
tle playmates, whose tears mingled
with those of her sorrowing parents.
The funeral service was held at
her home Tuesday morning by Revs
R. A. Edmundson and C. M. Brit
tain, in the presence of a large con
course of sorrowing relatives and
friends, after which the little white
casket, covered in beautiful and
fragrant flowers typical of the pure
sweet life of little Louise, was con
veyed to the silent city of the dead
To the bereaved parents and rela
tives we extend deepest sympathy.
May they so live as to meet her in
heaven, where she is waiting with
out stretched hands to welcome
them home—and what a comforting
thought to the grieved hearts that
if we live, we will meet her in the
“beautiful beyond.”
Nearly Forfeits His Life.
A runaway almost ending fatally,
started a horrible ulcer on the leg
of J. B. Orner, Franklin Grove, 111.
For four years it defied all doctors
and all remedies. But Bncklcn’s
Arnica Salve had no trouble to cure
him. Equally good for Burns, Bruis
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At I A. M.
“You are the light of my life,”
she whispered as he kissed her once
more goodnight. And then from
the top of the stairway came a voice,
“Well, put out the light.”
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.
To the People of Henry County:
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Sheriff’s office, subject to demo
cratic primary, with R. H. Turnipseed and
John S. Mosely as Deputies, l hanking
one and all for past favors, and pledging
a faithful discharge of the duties involved
upon me, I am very truly yours,
, A. C. Sowell.
FOR CLERK.
I respectfully announce myself a candi
date for Clerk of the Superior Court of
Henry county, subject to the domoeratic
nomination, and if honored with election
by my people, pledge the best in me for a
faithful and conscientious discharge of its
duties in every sense. Truly,
J.’ A. Fouche.
FOR TAX RECEIVER.
Thanking the people for their kind sup
port in the past, l hereby announce my
self for re-election as Tax Receiver of
Henry County, subject to the Democratic
nomination, and will sincerely appreciate
the help of all. W. S. FOSTER.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
To the Voters ok Hexry County:
I hereby announce for re-election to the
office of Tax Collector, subject to the
democratic nomination, and thanking the
people for their past support will appre
ciate the same for another term. This
January 25, 1904. J. M. Ingram.
FOR CORONER.
I respectfully announce myself a candi
date for Coroner of Henry County, sul>-
ject to the democratic nomination, and
will appreciate all support.
.1. A. Brisendine.
To the Voters of Henry County:
I desire to announce myself a candidate
for the office of Coroner, subject to the
action of the democratic primary. Will
highly appreciate all support given me,
and promise a faithful discharge of duty.
Yours Truly,
Charles Gordon' Rape.
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INSTITUTE,
jSpring Session,
Opens Monday, Jan. 4, 1904.
Past patronage and support sincerely appreci
ated, and a continuance of the same cordially so
licited.
MISS TIPPORA HARRELL, Principal.
MISS MARY BARKER, Assistant.
MISS ANNIE NOLAN, Music.
MISS ELIZABETH NOLAN, Elocution.
Southern Railway we run the
THIS GREAT RAILWAY RUNG THROUGH A (JEST VEST 1-
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CONVENIENTLY UNITING ALL THE LEST SECTIONS
OF THE south. AND HAVE THE
W. A. TURK, S. H. HARDWICK, RESTniNINfI
Passenger Traffic Manager, Ceneral Passsnger Agent,
Washington, D. C. SERVICF
V/. H. TAYLOE, Ass’t Cen'l Pas 3. Agent, Atlanta, Ca.
The sweet, cheerful girl is the no
blest work of otir Creator, and is a
little bundle of earthly perfectian
that is admired by both sexes, old
and yonng. She is the girl that
takes the advice of her parents, and
is dutiful and obedient. She light
ens the burdens of the heart and
mind of her old mother and sheds
a gleam of sunshine over the house
hold. She is a pet of the family
and a favorite of the neighborhood.
Such girls are few, but it is a liappy
thought to be assured that there
are such articles. Young man, if
you ever chance to meet such a girl
be sure that you make yourself
worthy of her before you make love
to lier, as such girls should never
Im* cheated.—Ex.
A Washington correspondent—
perhaps he is a democrat—rises to
remark that not one of tin; accident
al presidents—Tyler, Filmore, John
son and Arthur—succeeded himself
to the high office of president. If
we could only know that the rule
will hold good this year we would
feel better, remarks Editor Rainey-
A. P. Dickenson, of Williamson,
sold ten hogs, about six months old,
last week that brought him about
eighty-five dollars.
Ordinary’s Notices.
GEORGIA—Henry County.
J. Q. Nolan having made application to
me in due form to to appointed permanent
administrator upon the estate of Q. R.
Nolan, late of said county, Notice is here
by given that said application will to.
heard at the regular term of the Court of
Ordinary to in- held on the first Monday in.
March, 1904. Witness my hand and offi
cial signature Feb. Ist, 1904.
G. G. WEEMS, Ordinary.
GEORGIA —Henry County.
R. C. Brown having made application to
me in due form to be appointed jierinanent
administrator upon the estate of Alex
Cleveland late of said county, with will
annexed, Notice is hereby given that said
application will to heard at the regular
term of the Court of Ordinary for said
county to to held on the first Monday in
March, 1904. Witness my hand and offi
cial signature Feb. Ist, 1904.
G. G. WEEMS, Ordinary.
GEORGIA—Henry County.
T. J. McKibben having made applica
tion to me in due form to to appointed
permanent administrator upon the estato
of Thos. McKibben late of said county,
Notice is hereby given that said applica
tion will to heard at the regular term of
the Court of Ordinary for said county, to
to held on first Monday in March, 1904.
Witness rav hand and official signature
Feb. Ist, 1904.
G. G. WEEMS, Ordinary.
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