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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 25, 1907)
HOWARD CARMICHAEL Leading Undertaker. 4 A, _ Complete line of Caskets all styles and prices. Careful and polite attention given all funerals entrusted to me. Embalming done according to latest and most improved methods. Newest and most up to date equipment. Call answered promptly dav and night. Phone SO. McnoXOKiH, GA. J)r- 72* B« DENTIST McOONOt GF, GEORGIA. OFFICE HOU RS: 7.80 u. m. to 5 p. m., Every Day Except, Mondays. Office over Star Store! G. E. Weems, Physician and Surgeon, MoDONOUOH, UA. Office in the Thu a seek Building. Court week. Possum and ’tater time ! Cotton below 11c tins week. Go to t-lie McDonough. Drug Co. to get bargains. It, Mrs. E. M. Smith spent last Fri day in Atlanta. 1000 cakes of fine toilet .SOAP to be sold at 5c cake. The McDonough Drug Co. Misses Nina Wall, Blake Bunn, and Annie G. Thompson spent last Friday and Saturday in Atlanta. 10Q pairs gold Cuff Buttons going at COST, must make room for hol iday goods. The McDonough Drug Co. Mrs. C. W. Roberts, of Milner, spent Saturday with friends at the Dunn House. Fine toilet soap, 10 cent value, to make room for Christmas line, will go at 5c per cake. The McDonough Drug Co. Miss Corrie Bridges spent the week-end with Miss Eion Tolleson at Locust Grove. A lot of jewelry, such as brooch es, hat pins, stick pins, and chains on the bargain counter, below cost. The McDonough Drug Co. Mrs. John Brown, of Locust Grove, was the guest of friends in McDonough on Monday. Just received a big shipment of Mitchell wagons. Best wagon made. McDonough Buggy Co. Mr. and Mrs. Shellnut, of Hamp ton, were visitors in McDonough on Monday. See me for lumber and shingles. R. C. Brown, Locust Grove, Ga. Mr. Harry Dunn, who is now clerk at the Piedmont hotel in At lanta, spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents in McDonough. “The Mitchell” means merit in first class wagon building. We sell them. Buggy Co. Mr. B. D. Kelley, who has been at Forsyth for several months, is here in the interest of the D. E. Luther Pub. Co. FINE DOGS FOR SALE—Fine blooded Pointer and Se tter pups for sale. Call on AY. A. Harper. MeDonou h, Ga. Mrs. D. A. Mayo and little daughter' Pearl, of Riverdale, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Unchurch. Mrs. J. Q. Nolan left on Monday for Eaton ton, where she goes for a two week's visit to her parents at that place. “Victor” talking machines, cash or easypuymcats.as vonliki let the family have one N-)\\ % you will enjoy it. All prices, to SHM. The best talking machine in the world. For sale by Jno. I* Smith, McDonough, Ga. STOVE WOOD—Wanted, at the 1 BROWN HOUSE. Mr. Press Morris, of Tunis, was a pleasant visitor at the Weekly office on Wednesday morning. WANTED—To buy 5000 bundles of fodder. J. V. Upchurch. Mrs. H. L. Carmichael and little j son spent several days the past week in the Gate City. Miss Eva Harris, who has been on an extended visit to friends in Atlanta, will return home today. The best every-day Shoe made— “Stronger-tlmn-the-Law” 53.00 Guaranteed to wear 12 months. Edd Goodwin. Mr. Ed Stephens, of Barnesville, 1 was the guest of Mr. B. B. Carmi chael and family Tuesday and. Wednesday. For Sale—good two-story resi dence, well situated close in for business. D. D. Elliott at once. Mr. J. M. Rivers, one of east Henry’s staunch and substantial citizens was a pleasant caller on the Weekly, Wednesday. The best isthe cheapest. Get a Mitchell wagon and you’ll get your money’s worth. McDonough Buggy Co. Miss Erwin McDonald, who is attending the Locust Grove Gram mar School, spent Saturday and Sunday with her mother, Airs. Julia McDonald. It runs the lightest and the long est—The Mitchell Wagon. See us if yon need a wagon. McDonough Buggy Co. Sheriff A. C. Sowell, of Henry Co. came over Sunday and that night carried hack Ben Fambro, a negro of this place who is charged with shooting another negro near Mc- Donouph one day last week.—Grif fin News. If yon want the best bargain that was ever offered you in a nice six room house that is new and on a large lot and is now paying ten per cent on the money in one of Geor gia’s best towns. Write to or call on JOHN S. BROWN, Locust Grove, Ga. Henry superior court convened in McDonough yesterday. Among the members of the Griffin bar who went over the first day were *Cols. L. Cleveland, E. W. Hammond, R. T. Daniel, T. E. Patterson and J. M. Strickland. —Griffin News. I have moved my Buggy and Harness 1 usiness in the rear of the Ist National Bank building. My friends and customers are cordial ly invited to call around and see me. J. S. Rodgers, I will he away from my office every Friday from Oct. 15th to April Ist to assist in the teaching of the Southern Dental College. Respectfully, T. A. Lifsey. The best line Boys’ Clothing in town —Suits from $2.50 to $6.00. Edd Goodwin, Mr. Ray Brown, one of the pop ular clerks of the Copeland Co., | has been laid up for a week with measles. l Messrs. R. L. Johnson, Marvin Turner, and J. C. Harris went to the Knight Templar meeting at Jackson on last Friday night. “Victor” is the best—the best is the “Victor.” Get one now. Cash or easy payment. John R. Smith, 2t McDonough, Ga. Miss Parker Butts has returned to her home at Barnesville after a fortnight’s stay with Miss Mamie Johnson. I can save you money by coming in and looking at my goods. The great sale of Shoos goes on —school boys' Shoes, Overcoats, etc. still con tin nos. Huts, Clothing, Ladies’ Skirts, Cloaks, Jackets, and a great line of underwear, overalls, etc. * C. Engber. .— | If you want to borrow money on Hen ry • mini;, real estate, I can loan you some for a term of years at U'c anil r|\e you the privilege of paying up unit stopping interest at any time. \\ rite, ’phone or sec 1 W. ERNEST WATKINS, JACKSON, GA, 1 Mr. J. T. Bankston left on last Saturday for an extended visit to friends at Culloden, Roberta und a number of other South Georgia points. * Mrs. A. S. Bbike and children went over to McDonough yester day, where they will spend sever al days visiting relatives.—Griffin News. IF TAKEN within the next ten days, will sell or lease my entire livery, barn, and dwelling, or will sell livery and lease barn and dwelling. J. V. Upchurch. Col. E. A. Stephens, of the Barnesville bar, Was in the city yesterday on the way to McDon ough to attend Henry superior court.—Griffin News. County Commissioner N. G. Barfield is attending Henry supe rior court at McDonough this week. —Griffin News. Air. Doss Brown has resumed 3iis studies at the Dental college in At lanta, this year entering the jun ior class. Dr. T. A. Lifsey goes to Atlanta every Friday now, where lie gives lectures at the Southern Dental college. This position only keeps him away on ■ day in the week from his practice in McDonough. Air. J. G. Sprayberry, of near Ellenwood, was a visitor in Aic- Donough on Alonday and while here called on the Weekly. He is one of north Henry’s thrifty farm ers and substantial citizens. He was accompanied by Air. Kelley, another staunch citizen of that part of the county. Mrs. White Dies in Atlanta. Mrs. Arthur White, of Atlanta, grandaughter of Mr. W. J. Knight of Fiippen, died in Atlanta on Tuesday the 15th inst., after a short illness. She was a most estimable young woman. She was about 17 years old. She is survived by her hus band and a littie infant three weeks old. The funeral and interment was at the Knight burying ground on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E. S. Atkinson officiating. Fiippen Has New Depot Now. The Southern railway force of carpenters are fast bringing to completion the new depot at Flip pen, and when completed will he a much better station than ever be fore at that place. Air. A. G. Harris has completed his new store room that was de stroped by fire at the same time the old depot was burned. Mr. Pair has again opened up a store in Air. Harris’ building. Two Farmers Lose Their Homes by Fire. (•)n Monday afternoon Air. J. AV. Foster's home, about 3 miles west of Fiippen, was burned. The fire was discovered about 3 o’clock, all the family being in the field picking cotton. The fire is supposed to have started from the stove flue. Everything in the house was destroyed. There was no insurance and the loss covered his entire personal effects. Early Tuesday"morning the home of Air. John Brown was destroyed by fire. He resided about 2 miles southeast of Stockbridgc. The origin of the fire is unknown. The family barely escaped from the burning house* He carried no insurance. The people of the county have liberally come to the assistance of both these men and have material ly helped them. BANK OF STOCKBRiDGE STOCK BRIDGE, GA. WILL Pay you interest on time deposits Prompt and appreciative, with all “DEPOSITS INSURED” In a Reserve Fund of $200,000.00. “The safest is best.” Why? li. (i. FORTSON, Cashier. K.vecutors Sjile. GEORGIA, Henry County: By virtue of the authority given mein the last will and testament of \Y. M Combs, late of said State and County deceased, wliieh will is on iveord in the court of Ordinary of Henry county, Geor gia, I will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, on the first Tues day in November, 1007, at the courthouse in said county and state, between rite us ual legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in llenry county, Georgia, to-wit: Ail that tract, lot or parcel of land iy ing and being in the Second District of llenry county, the same neing all of lot No. (119) one hundred and nineteen, ex cept eight acres on rite south-west corner. Also the south half of lot No. (138) one hundred and thirty-eight, both lot s con taining two hundred and ninety-seven acres more or less; except fifty acres, more or less, hereto;oro sold bj said V . Ai. Combs to Lot Combs by deed dated No vember 20, 1902, and recorded in Henry county Deed Book 6, page 162, said fifty acres being in the southeast corner of lot one hundred and thirty eight (ITS). One parcel of land being near the town of Locust Grove, in lienrj county, Geor gia, said to contain four acres, more or less, bounded on the east by lands of \V. F. CasteUaw, north byU. L. Williams, south-west by the Southern Railway Company, ami south-east by \V. r. Cas te,law. Said lot contains one dwelling house, one tenant house, burns and out houses. Also a tract of land in the town of Lo cust Grove and a part of laud lot No. lsti of the 2nd district of Henry county, Geor gia, and known as lots Numbers one (1) and two (2) in Block C. of the subdivis ion of the Wm. D. (J rant property as per plat on file in the office of G. \Y. Adair, Atlanta, Ga: commencing at the corner of Ridge and South streets, and running north afcmg the west side of Ridge street one hundred and live (105) feet; thence west (2U4) two hundred feet to the land lire ; thence south (92) ninety--two feet to South street; thence east along the north side of South street (2d2 1 2) two hundred and two and one half feet to the begin ning corner. Said lot contains a dwel ling house anil barn. Also that, tract of land In Locust Grove situated in land lot No. (186) one hundred and eighty-six, county- of Henry, second I district, known as lots Numbers 3 and 4, Block C., as per plat of the town of Lo cust Grove on file at the oilice of G. W. Adair. Commencing at a point on the west side of Ridge street one hundred and five (106) ft et north of South street and running north along the west side of Ridge street one hundred (100) feet to lot number five (5); thence west, along line of lot No. five (5) two hundred (200) feet; thence south one hundred (100) feet; thence east along the line of lot Number two (2) tv. > hundred (200] feet to the be ginning point. This lot contains a six room dwelling house and a barn. Also that tract of land in Locust Grove, situated in land lot No. one hundred anil eighty-six [lß(s], of the second district of Henry county, Georgia, being part of lot No. four [4] and all of lot. No. three [B] of the subdivision of the W. D. Grant prop erty as per plat on file in the oilice of G. W. Adair, Atlanta, Georgia: commencing at a point on the east side of Ridge street one hundred and seyen and one-half [lO7- 1-2] feet, more or less, north of South street, thence running north along the east side of Ridge street eighty (80) feet, more or less, thence in an easterly direc tion two hundred [2oo] feet, more or less, to Upchurch's lot, thence south ninety three [9{ij feet, more or less, to a point seventy-seven [77] feet, more or less, north of South street, thence along Boat ner’s northern boundary line two hun dred [2oo] feet, more or less, to the begin ning point. Also that tract of land in Locust Grove, situated in land lot No. one hundred and eighty-six [lß6], of the second district of Henry county, Georgia, being part of lot Number four >4], all of lot Nunber flve[6] and part of lot Number Six (6) in the, sub division of the W. D. Grant property as per plat on file in the oilice of G. W. Adairt, Atlanta, Georgia: commencing at a point on the east side of Ridge street one hundred and eighty-seven and one half [lB7 1-2] feet, more or less, north of South street, and running thence north along the east side of said Ridge street ninety-five (95) feet, more or less, thence in an easterly direction two hundred (200) feet, more or less, to what is known as the Stable Lot, thence south seventy-eight (78) feet, more, or less, to a point one hundred and seventy (170) feet, more or less, north of South street, thence ina westerly direction two hundred {200) feet more or less, to the beginning point. This lot contains one three room dwelling house. Also the tract of land in Locust Grove, situated in the one hundred anil eighty sixth (lsOth) land lot of the second dis trict of Henry county, Georgia, being the south half of what is known as the Liv ery Stable lot, containing seven thousand four hundred and thirty-six (7,43(5) square feet, more or less, bounded as follows: east by fifteen foot alley, south by T. J. Upchurch or Hotel lot. west, by W. M. Combs, north by AY. I. Parr, beginning at j east corner, running west one hundred I and twenty-five and one-half (125 l-2)feet. more or I<* s, thence north seventy-one (71) feet, thence east one hundred and live and three-fourths (105 34) feet, more or less, thence south sixty (60) feet, more or less. This lot contains one small barn. This sale will continue from day to day. lie tween the same hours, until all of said proMTty is sold. To be sold for distribu te m. • '• • v)• Mt i ■> <>! t!i" i ■ ate. This, the &sth, day of September, l'. 07. IS AAC E! GKNE CO M BS, Executor of AY. 11. Combs, d; rased. Nerv» end Tore Oil Cures fiiicuma.isui, Cuts, bores, burns and Bruises Large bottle 25 cents. Executors Sale. GEORGIA. Henry County. By virtue of an order of the court of Or dinary of said county, vil! lie sold at pub lic outcry on first Tuesday in November 1907. tit the courthouse door in said county between the usual hours of- sale the fol lowing rt al estate in Henry county to-wir ; ninety acres of hind more or less situated lying und being in 3rd Hist, of said coun ty, nttm be r no r kuo wn. Bounded ns follows: on north by binds of Claude G ray anil high school h . south by lands 1 of AY. ,1. Smith, east by corporate limits at present of the town of Locust Grove. I and west by lands of K. K. Smith. Said ] land sold ns the property of AA'. 11. Smith deceased, late of said county, for distri bution. Terms cash. O f. 7,1907. W. .1. Sue ■a, AY. A. Smith. Executors. . For Administration. 1 GEORGIA, Henry County. ] To whom it may concern: A. M. : Stewart having made application to me in due form to be appointed permanent administrator upon the estate of S. 0. i Stewart, late of said county. Notice is t hereby given that said applieufion will be heard at 1 lie regular term of the court of Ordinary for said county to be held on 'I: - V u.laj iu ' \ , e;. Vi'ii lies my hand andoliicial signature, Oct. 7, 1907. G. G. AA u nis. Ordinary. For Guardianship GEORGIA. Henry County. Al. A. Bailey, 11 resits it of said state | having duly applied to be appointed j guardian of the persons and property of I .lames B. Bailey, John R. Bailey, Ada Mae Bailey. Lula Bailey, AA'altcr Bailey, 1 Levina Unify, ,J. C. Bailey, <fc VirginiaL i Bailey, minors, under the age of fourteen ! years, resident in said county. Notice is I hereby given that said application will be passed on at the next court of Ordinary for raid county be held on first Monday in November. 1907. VVitne-s my hand and seal. Oct. 7, ltio7. / G. G. AA'oenis. Ordinary. Administrate! ’s Salt*. ! GEORGIA, Henry County: By virtue of an order of the court of Or- I dinary for said county granted at the t )e --| tober term of said court 1907. the under signed as administrators with the will ! annexed, upon the estate of John Vaunt r, : lute of said county, deceased, will sell an ; the court house in Henry county Ga., be j tween the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in November, to the highest bid der for cash, the following real estate, to wit: Lot of land number 132. Containg two hundred, two and one-half acres. Eight acres of land off of lot number 124. Also eighteen acres of land off of lot num ber 131; all lying and being in 7tli district said state and county, containing in the aggregate, two hundred and twentv-six acres. This land lies within one mile of the town of McDonough Ga., and will be sold in small lots from twenty-five to fifty acres or less. Sold as the property lof John Varner, late of said county, de ceased, for distribution. Oct. 7, 1907. . J. 11. Varner, J. C. Daniel, Administrators with the will annexed. GEORGIA, llenry County: By virtue of an order of the court of Ordinary of said county will lie sold at public outcry on the first Tuesday in No vember 1907, at the court house in said county, between the usual hours of sale, the following real, estate situate in Hen ry county, to-wit: — Forty-five (45) acres more < r less, lying and living in tne seventh land Disc, of Henry County. Georgia, commencing at coiner ct New otherwise known as Col lege street in the town of McDonough in front of J. AV. Rape’s residence and run ning south to a rock corner in pasture thence west ton rock corner between J. 11. Copeland, A. VV. Turner and said place, thence in southernly direction to rock cor ner on line between AV. AY. Amis, AY. D. Knight and said place, thence east until it strikes fish pond branch, thence down said branch to Bridge, thence north along road back to New street, thence west along New street to coir mencing corner ami bounded as follows: west, by lands of A. AA'. Turner, H. J. & J. 11. Copeland, J. F. M. Fields and VV. AV’. Amis; south by AV'. D. Knight; east by AV. D. Knight, 11. J. Copeland, C. J. Turner and Mark Knott, and on north by New street. Also one hundred acres more or less in 11th Dist. of Henry county and bounded as follows: east hv Atlanta road, north by lands of Mrs. Glance Farm rand Ed Jackson, wi -,t by George Crumble,v and center of Cotton Indian river and south by lands of Joe J. Kmith. Terms cash. Sold as the proper ty of A. C. Gunter, late of said county, deceased. Mrs. T. F. Gunter. Adranx of A. C. Gunter. Executors* Sale. GEORGIA, Henry County: By virtue of an order from ’ho court of Ordinary of said county will tie sold at public outcry on first Tm iy in Novem ber next. 1907, at. the courthouse door in said county between the u ual hours of stile, the following r ,j nl estate, situated, lying and being in sn 1 county, to-wit: One hundred and twenty fi* '* (123) acres of land in a hotly in said state and county. Said land is situated one and one-fourth miles north from the town of Locust Grove in said county. I.- her,part, of lot number two hundred turn: :•■■■ 1 (216', on the north side of said iot. i his prop erly will be sold as a whole, » six tv-two and one-half (62Y) ami's to H - Lit, it hav ing been subdivided into two lots. Faid property is well imuroved, it h is three (8) room tenant houses on It. and al*>ut : eighty (SO) acres of land iu cultivation | and the remainder in woodland. Sold as l the property of Airs. M. AT. I Avis, kite of I said county, deceased, for distribution be ! tween heirs of said deceased. Terms cash. [Oct., 7, 1907. L. J. Davis, Executor.
