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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 3, 1908)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XXXIII Established 1896. • Going on 12 years old. THE BANK OF HENRY COUNTY. Capital and Surplus - $70,000.00. Individual Liabilities = $50,000.00. • Total = = $120,000.00. CONSERVATIVE, YET PROGRESSIVE. The increased resources of this Bank. The increase of its volume of business. Its increase in the good will of the people is the natural result of sound, conservative methods, fairness and satisfactory dealings with its many customers. RESOURCES. Cash and Exchange $38,310.97 Loans on Cotton 50,867.32 Other Loans - 74,060.57 Real Estate, Furniture & Fixt’s 6,207.27 Total = = $169,446.13 Mrs. W. H. Bryans Dead. Mrs. W. H. Bryans died at her home in McDonough on Monday afternoon at 1 :30 o’clock after a lingering illness of several months. While her health had not been good for some time, yet her death came as a sad shock to her many friends, as she had been seemingly no worse for some time. She was 01 years old, and from early life had been a consistent and devoted member of Timber ridge Presbyterian church. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Messrs. H. M. Bryans and R. J. Bryans, of this place, and two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Davis, of Locust Grove, and Mrs. Lillah Bryans, of Dudley. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church on Wednes dav afternoon at 2 o'clock Revs. E. S. Atkinson and J. E. England officiating in the absence of her pastor, Rev. J. A Simpson. The interment was in the citizens’ cem etery at this place A large concourse of sorrowing friends paid their last sad respects 8 Condensed statement at the close of business December 31, 1907. F. S. ETHERIDGE, President. w. yv. Amis, E. MNCopeland, D. J. Green, McDonough, Georgia, Friday January 3, 1908. many of them coming from a dis tance, thus testifying the love and high esteem in which she was held by those who knew her. John A. Bowen Dead. Mr. John A, Bowen was found dead in bed Sunday night at lift home near Whitehouse. his death being caused by heart failure. He was a most excellent man and his suden death is greatly de plored by all. He was 51 years old, and is survived by his wife and two sons, George and Harris Bowen. The funeral and interment was at the Moseley cemetery on Tues day, Rey. Gus Elliott officiating. He was a loyal Mason and the fu neral rites of this fraternity were conducted by his local lodge. Mr. aMd Mrs. Asa Oglesby, of McDonough, were in the city yes terday on their way to Barnesville where they will spend a with relatives.—Griffin News. OFFICERS H. J. COPELAND, Vice-President. D! RECTORS P. W. Pullen, A. N. Brown, H. J. Copeland, Little Child Dies. The little two year old son, Rob ert, of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Barrett, died at their home here Wednes day at noon after a few days ill ness from pneumonia. The funeral and interment was held at 10 o’clock on Thursday morning. The fond parents have the deep sympathy of the entire town in their sad k>ss. and they have this blessed assurance, “Suffer little children to come nnto me and for bid them not, for of such is kingdoip of heaven.” 1 NEW COUNCIL ORGANIZES, The city council for 1908 has had its first meeting and elected the following officers: J. M Carmi chael, mayor pro tern., H. J. Tur ner. clerk and treasurer, Bailor Smith, re-elected police chief, ard J. M. Patterson, assistant to suc ceed A. Borders. In next week's paper the council committees will be published. LIABILITIES. Capital Stock $ 50,000.00 Surplus, less Expenses 171893.03 Deposits 101,125.38 Cashier’s Checks 427.72 Total = = $169,446.13 Notice to Teachers. A special Examination > will he held on Saturday, January 11th 1908, at office <j>f (lounw School Commissioner alt M cDonjoijgh, for ail tlq/e teachers ind Assistants whole license hjftvej eXpfred, and those who have inevpr obtained li cense. I J j Let all interested in Above take notice and be lin hand promptly, 9 o’clock a. m., Jan. 11th 1908. Lawrence Dnffey, C. S. Cpm. MULE AND BUGGY THIEF CAUGHT. Russ Warner, colored, was cap tured Thursday afternoon at New nan with a mule and hnggy which answers to the description of the one stolen from Mr. Jake Fannin in McDonough last Thursdav. The officers have gbne to Newnan for the negro and will bring him back sometime Friday. PAGES J. B. DICKSON, Cashier. Thos. D. Stewart, J. B. Dickson, F. S. Etheridge. Christmas in McDonough. The Christmas season in Mc- Donough just passed has been ore of the most pleasant and delight ful for a long time. The true spirit of the season w r as observed by all and universal quiet reigned throughout the town and community. There have been many dinings and social affairs throughout the entire holiday season and it would be almost impossible to give a dis tinct and separate article about each one. The masque party at the court, house on Thursday evening was the most brilliant social affair of the entire holiday season. There were nearly 300 guests present, among them being many visitors from the surrounding country. Everyone present enjoyed the oc casion to the fullest. All McDonough has well and truly observed the Christmas sea son and felt the true spirit of the time commemorating the blessed Saviour’s birth. $1 A YEAR
