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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (May 22, 1908)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XXXIII Worthy Tribute to Col. E. ft. Smith, An Old Jackson Boy. The Jackson Argus of last week contained a splendid tribute to one of McDonough's distinguished and worthy citizens, accompanied by a two column half tone engraving of the subject of the sketch, Hon. E. M. Smith. The following is the article, which will doubtless be read with much interest by his hosts of Henry county friends : “It is unnecessary for us to say to our readers that the above is a likeness of Hon. E. M. Smith, of McDonough, candidate for Solicitor General, as Mr. Smith is personally known to nearly everyone in Butts county. In fact, he is an old citi zen of Butts county, having receiv ed his education at Jackson Insti tute. “Mr. Smith has practiced law for the past fourteen years, and has been eminently successful in his chosen profession ; in fact, he ranks among the foremost lawyers of the Flint Circuit. His standing at the bar is evidenced by the fact that the Superior Court docket of his home county shows that he is of council in ninety per cent of the cases appearing on the docket in the last five years. In addition to the civil practice, Mr. Smith has appeared in every important crim inal case tried in Henry Superior Court in the last five years. He has frequently been employed to assist the State in the prosecution of important criminal cases, and in the conduct of these cases he has shown to the satisfaction of the people that he was capable of fill ing the office of Solicitor General. “Mr. Smith, since his residence in Henry county, has filled many positions of trust and honor. He was honored ty his town with the office of Mayor for seven consecu tive terms without opposition. He was sent to the Legislature by his county in three years after he took up his residence there. “He was appointed by the Gov ernor to the office of Solicitor of the County Court of Henry County for three successive terms, a posi tion in which he has fully sustain ed himself as a prosecuting officer, and which has served to more fully equip him for the duties of the of fice of Solicitor General. “Dr. Rolf Hunt, a personal friend of Mr. Smith, in writing of him in The Watchman, says: “ ‘Mr. Smith has been engaged in the practice of law for several years and has demonstrated his ability while exemplifying a noble character.’ “We believe that Mr. Smith should be elected, and if elected the Circuit will have a Solicitor General that will be a tit successor to the distinguished men who have held the office in thepast.” Supreme Court Decides in favor of McWilliams. In the case of Mr. S. C. McWil liams vs. Henry county to displace him from the school board because of the fact that he held two offices at the same time, was decided by the supreme court in favor of Mr. McWilliams dn Tuesday in a decis ion of this high court of Georgia. The issue in the case was wheth er or not the office was a county office or a state office—ln event it had been a state office Mr. Mc- Williams would have lost, since he is the present representative from Henry county, a state office. This was the first case of a like nature ever decided upon by any supreme court in the United States thus making it a very remarkable case in more ways than one. 8 Trustees Meet. The annual meeting of the Trus tees of Locust Grove Institute held their meeting Monday the 18th. The present faculty was retained for the coming year, with Prof. Claude Gray at the head of the in stitution. The Trustees were mnch grati fled over the success of the school and plans were adopted by which the work and success of the school will be extended. NOTICE. I am located at Snapping Shoals, prepared to do any sort of general practice or surgery. Have con nection with all the phones and will answer all calls promptly. Best of service guaranteed. Respectfully, Jno. H. Randle, M. D. Hanager Smith Wants Fair Dealings at Polls. I beg to call the attention of the friends and supporters of Joseph M. Brown, candidate for Govern or ;to Paragraph 15 in the Rules for the state Primary of 1908, which reads as follows : “The County Democratic Ex ecutive Committees in appointing the managers and clerks for said Democratic primaries herein pro vided for, shall select the same at least ten days before the first pri mary, and as far as practicable in selecting such managers and clerks give representation to contesting candidates.” The paragraph abo"\ e quoted is self-explanatory. This rule, in se lecting managers and clerks, to give representation to contesting candidates, should and does com mend itself to the friends and sup porters of both candidates for governor. I desire to call attention to it in order that the friends of Mr. Brown be fully advised as to their rights and to suggest that in every county they take proper steps to secure representation on the Board of Managers at every precinct in the state. J. R. Smith, Campaign Manager, Atlanta, Ga., May 16, 1908. Bishop Candler Preaches Able Sermon. Bishop Warren A. Candler preached the first sermon in the new Methodist church at Hamp ton last Sunday, which was ar able and inspiring one. A large congregation was pres ent despite the rainy and unfavor able weather. The new church has been erect ed at a cost of a little more than $8,000.00, and is a magnificent and imposing church edifice. A basket dinner was served in the Baptist church yard, after which the congregation repaired to the church where a splendid ad dress was made by Hon. O. H. B. Bloodworth on “Christian Citizen ship, its influence, force, and far reaching effects.” Notice. The stockholders and directors of the Sardis Union Gin Co., are requested to meet at Sardis Lodge vjn May 30, 1908, at 3 o’clock, Important business on hand, i your presence solicited. W. C. Woods, President. J.C. Jinck, Secretary. McDonough, Georgia, Friday may 22, 1908. McKibben With draws from the Treasurer’s Race. To my friends in Henry Co. This is to announce that I have withdrawn from the race for Coun ty Treasurer. I deeply appreciate the encour agement and unselfish aid you have given me in this campaign ms well as in the past. In retiring I beg to tender my sincere thanks, and also assure yon that I shall always feel grateful to all those, who have stood so loyal ly by me. Respectfully, C. A. McKIBBEN, May 21st, 1908. COMMENCEMENT McDonugh Public School, May 24, 25, 26. The Annual Commencement of the McDonough Public School will begin at 11:00 A. M. Sunday May the 24th with a sermon by Rev. Luke G. Johnson, Pastor First Methodist Church, Athens, Ga. Special music will be furnished by the combined choiys of the town. The Expression and Music Dep artments will give a recital Mon day evening, May 25, beginning promptly at eight o'clock. Graduation Exercises Tuesday evening, May 26, beginning at eight o’clock. Dr. E. J. Forrester, Mircer University will deliver the address. All these exercises will take place in the school auditorium and no charges will be made for ad mission. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Very respetcfully, W. D. Green, Superintendent. Wanted—To buy some nice, fat beef cattle. J. H. Jefferes. I Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jefferas, have another son at their home, who arrived first of the week. WOODSTOWN In the governor’s race Joe Brown seems to be in the lead in this section. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Woods spent one day in .Jackson last week with Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Woods. Mr. McWilliams our present rep resentative and candidate for the senate was this way Tuesday and met with quite a lot of encourage ment. Quite a crowd in this vicinity went to Lithia Springs last Friday with the Sunday School picnic and report a nice time. Messrs. Whittaker and Harkness two of the candidates for Tax Col lector, were with us awhile Tues day. Mr. and Mrs. Huey Mabry and Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Avery spent Sunday with Mrs. Will Woods. Dr. O. H. Cantrell, the dentist, formerly of Atlanta, is stopping with Dr. H. C. Ellis at this place and is keeping very busy. We hope to have him with us a few days each month. Hon. R. F. Smith Retires from the Race for State Senator from 34th Dist. On going to press The Weekly learns that Rev. R. F. Smith, of Locust Grove, who is a candidate for Senator from the 34th Senato rial District has decided to with draw from the race. We are reliably informed that Hon. Paul Turner will make the race for the Senate. Locust Grove Institute has Brilliant Closing. Wednesday night’s program at Locust Grove Institute closed one of the most brilliant commence ment seasons in the history of L. G. 1., as well ms one of the best years in the school’s history. The largest graduating olass in the history of the school—l 7 in number. There were many contest* in the school. Miss Allie Malone, of Un adilla, Ga., won the Brenau schol arship. In the medal contest in music on Tuesday afternoon, it was won by Miss Estelle Castellow The med al was given by Mrs. C. E. Eu banks, of Elko, Ga. Tuesday night the largest crowd of the commencement season at tended the concert by the mnsio class. The Glee Club made a dis tinct hit with everyone on that night. Probably the champion debate created more interest and enthus iasm than any one of the interest ing phases of the commencement week, which occurred on Monday night. All the speeches were fine, but especially so were those of Ether idge, of Jackson, and Farmer, of Locust. The decision was in fa vor of the affirmative. Every part of the week’s com mencement season was well ren dered, and everyone was highly pleased with the standing made by this splendid school, that not only Locust Grove and Henry county are proud of, but one that lends dignity to educational insti tutions of the state. LIBERTY HILL NOTES. Rev. Ulm, of Griffin, the new pastor of this church, will preach here next Saturday and Sunday, and everybody is cordially invited to attend. Miss Minnie Turner, of Griffin, is the guest of relatives here this w r eek. Several from here attended the dedication of the new Methodist church of Hampton last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs D. T. McLendon visited relatives at Stock-bridge Saturday and Sunday last. Mr and Mrs. W. 11. Barnett vis ited Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Bright last | Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Abercrombie | visited Mr. and Mrs. K. Abercrom | bie Sunday last. The marfy friends of Mr. Gus Mitchell are glad to know that he | is rapidly improving after a long illness from pneumonia fever. MISS GLOWER ENTERTAINS. On Saturdav evening last Miss Berrtia Glower, of Mt. Pleasant, delightfully entertained a number of her friends at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Andrews, of ; this place. The sitting rooms, hall and dining room were beauti ful in their decorations of ferns, begonias, and cut flowers, vases of PAGES One Negro Kills Another In a Sunday Quarrel. John Ghilds shot and instantly killed Posey Harper near Antioch church in the eastern part of the county Sunday afternoon about 4 o’clock. It seems from what can be ascer tained about the matter that they had been gambling and fell out. over the game and Harper started to run from Childs, when he was shot in the lower part of the back and died almost instantly. The coroner held an inquest Monday. Tuesday morning Sher iff Sowell and deputy Sheriff Payne caught Chilas at Norman's store, a short distance from the scene of the killing, and he was placed in the county jail here to await trial at the fall term of court. Magnolias being used effectively on the mantles and tables. Miss Clower was assisted in en tertaining by her sister, Mrs. An drews. Music on the graphophone and piano was the feature of the evening and was highly enjoyed by all present. At a late hour de licious refreshments were served in the dining room. The guests of the evening in cluded Misses Beatrice Andrews, Jewel and Leila Campbell, Nevoie Calloway, Nettie Maxey, Stella Barnett, Ethel Moore, of Hampton, Minnie Turner, of Griffin, Lizzie Crane, of Jonesboro, Bessie* Conkle of New-hope, and Bertha Clower, of Mt. Pleasant. Messrs. Center Clower, Delos Barnett, Earney Campbell, Dixon Andrews, Wal ter Conkle, Harvey Barnett, Miles Campbell, Paul Fields, Jesse Stan field, Mr. and Mrs, B. C. Bright, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Moore. SANDY RIDGE. Folks have gone to chopping cotton in this section. We were sorry to hear that Mr. and Mrs. Tom Barham are on the sicklist and hope they will soon recover. Mr. Buck Love and Miss Minnie Nail passed through here Sunday evening. Mr. Jim stroud was out this way Sunday evening. There waft a very nice crowd at Sardis Sundayschool. Corn is looking fine for the sea son. A large crowd attended services at Sharon Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lone Savage visit ed their aunt, Mrs. Jimmie Savage Sunday. Mr. Bud Hooten pasted this way Sunday. Teachers’ Examination. The regular State Examination for Teachers has been called, June 19th and 20th. All teachers whose license have expired and those who intend to teach in the public schools of this state are reejuired to take this ex amination. Same will be held at court house in McDonough, on date name above. Beginning at & a. m each day. Lawrence Dnffey, C. S. Com., Henry Co. $i A YEAR
