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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 27, 1907)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XXXII HELLO, SANTA CLAUS! Go to THE MCDONOUGH DRUG CO,, for Christmat goods. A LARGE LINE OF Vases, Jardinieres, Stationery, Lamps, Toys, Fine Jewelry, Watches, Bracelets, Etc. Bolls of AM Kinds and Sizes, Steam Engines, Etc, \ Presents appropriate for ail ages- from Baby to Grandpa. Mr. Levi A. Turner Dead. Not for a long time bus McDon ough been so sadly shocked and every heart tilled with intense and poignant sorrow as on last Satur day morning when it was an nounced that the Resistless Reap - or had claimed Mr. Levi A. Tur ner at his home here after an ill ness of only a few hours from pa ralysis. About 9 o'clock Friday night he was stricken with paralysis and from that time until his death at 9:80 Saturday morning he grew weaker despite all that loving hands and medical skill could do. He was one of the town’s most loved old oilmens and less than a day before he lay in the icy em braces of death he was mingling with his friends on the streets of the town, cheering and blessing everyone whom he met by his bright and sunshiny presence. Mr. Turner was horn May 9tli 1846, being in his 62nd year at the time of his death. He was a brave and gallant soldier and fought va liantly for his native Southland. He was a man that was prominent in his church, having been an offi cer in the Methodist church for many years, and in all the affairs of his county and state that looked to the betterment of its citizens he was always an active exponent. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Mr. F. C. Turner, of Pitts burg, Pa., and Mr. R. L. Turner of The Bank of Henry Countv ; three daughters, Mrs. J. (1. Craft, of Hartwell, and Mrs. H. R. Meal, and Mrs. E. M. Smith, of this city ; three brothers, Mr J. B. Turner, of Macon, and Messrs. H. C., and W. A. Turner, of this county and three sisters, Mrs. Peggy Ann Far garson, Mrs. H. C. Daniel, and Mrs. F. E. Dunn, all of thisconnty. The funeral was held from the Methodist church, on Mondav morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. J. E. England, officiating, and the inter ment was in the ci liken’s Cemetery. One of the largest funeral proces sions in a long time followed the remains of this popular citizen to bis last resting place. “Uncle Wesley” Ford Bead. Mr. C. Wesley Ford, one of the; old and highly esteemed citizens of Henry county, died at the home of bis daughter, Mrs. George Ford, of near Whitehcuse, en Sunday \ night after a lingering illness from the infirmities .of old age. “Uncle Wesley.” as he was af fectionately called, was jnst 81; years old at the time of his death, i He was a most excellent man. He was a brave and .gallant soldier in the lost cause. Ho is survived by his wife and three sons, Messrs. M. D. Ford, J. T. Ford, and Wm. Ford. The funeral services were held by the Masonic fraternity and the interment was at the old family burying place at the Bov,den bury ing ground. McDonough, Georgia, Friday December 27, i 9 0 7 . 8 The music and elocution depart ments of the McDonough public schools will give an entertainment at the school building tonight (Fri day). No admission fee will be charged. Every body invited to come. , Tell your friends of The. Weekly. il ti k. ia I*l Ull f^i And we are' here with the Warm, Com fortable Goods for Winter Wear for everyone. We have one of the most complete lines of Dress Goods in McDonough and at prices that ARE HOST INVITING. ’ Our Sine of clothing includes some of the best lines of Clothing on the market. The goods are the best, the styles are the latest, and the fit and appearance the nobbiest. Let us fit you up with one of our Suits, and Overcoats and then you’ll be warm and comfortable the coldest weather. Our lin > pf jackets and Cloaks for Ladies are the best to be found in this section. See us before you buy and you’ll not go elsewhere. We have the goods and the prices. CHRISTMAS NOTIONS. We have a big line of Fancy Notions for the Holiday season. Don’t fail to see this Sine before you buy. Remember that we carry .the Queen Quality and Crossett lines of Shoes See us new for your mid-winter SVSillmery. We have some of the prettiet hets of # the season, all in the latest styles. Gome to see them. Call and see our line before'you buy and be satisfied for yourself, and remember we are leaders in the following lines : fcftSLLIT’ERY DRESS 130003 JACKETS SKIRTS NOTIONS CORSETS UNDERWEAR SHOES BLANKETS COMFORTS $ WALKER-TURNER COMPANY. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Brown’s many friends are pained to learn of the painful accident that befell their lirtle daughter, Louise, Sunday, While playing with her little bro ther, Harvey, he shoved her to the ground and her left arm was bro ken at the elbow. She is doing well at this writing. A cordial welcome is extended Dr. Wood and family, who moved from Woodstown, Tuesday, to their new home on Dempsey av enue, purchased from Mr. O. A. Pound.—Jackson Argus. Get the Weekly started again. PAGES Mr. and Mrs, Charlie Jordan, of Molena, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Kimbell, Sunday. Miss Lucy Reagan, of Agnes Scott college, Decatur, will spend the Christmas vacation with her parents, Judge and Mrs. E. J. Reagan. $1 A YEAR
