The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934, May 29, 1908, Image 2

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Newspaper Page Text■ENRY COUNTY WEEKLY. J. A. FOUCHE, Publisher. R. L. JOHNSON, Editor. Entered at the postofflce at McDon j«Sh as second class mail matter. Advertising Rates: SI.OO per lncl par month. Reduction on standini aantracts by special agreement. Waterways and roadways are the next subjects that will interest the people, outside of politics, predicts Town Topics. The Washington Herald once more quotes that ancient untruth that all the world loves a lover, when it ought to know that the other fellow hates him. Hard times are, in much, a frame of mind, philosophizes Ramsey Ben son in the New York World. They ex hibit, for instance, a marked falling off in frequency of the man who wants what he wants when he wants It, as compared with the man who is glad to get what he gets when ho gets it. The London Field, an unquestion able authority, calls attention to the decrease in the production in Eng land of light horses, suitable for the army, for carriages and for general work. Its statistics show a loss of 12,- 000 of this class of horses in 1907 as compared with 1906. The United States has hitherto made up this de ficiency. Sir Oliver Lodge, president of Bir mingham university, scientist, author and lecturer, says there is no such thing as pulling. A horse doesn’t pull a cart, says Sir Oliver”, it pushes against its collar. A man rowing a boat pushes the water, and a man drawing a handcart behind him mere ly pushes the part of the handle in his grasp. Even if a weight were tied to a man’s coat tail, the man would not pull the weight. He would push against his clothes! So in view of what so sage a scientist has to say we must conclude, observes the New York American, that the ward politi cian really has not a “pull,” he’s mere ly in with the "push.” The business world needed to be awakened to the fact that stealing is stealing, no matter how disguised, de clares the Iron Trade. This awakening has come and given things a severe jolt, but it promises to be worth all it cost. This promise is found not mere ly in the words of men who speak frankly, as does Judge Gary, but also in the acts of many men of promi nence. For example, the committee which recently addressed a letter to the stockholders of the American steel foundries, proposing a reorgan ization of that company, plainly stated that the capital stock is too large. The present depression will not scare anybody who really is anxious to see justice prevail. Some will suffer in jury for a time, but the ultimate re sults will be helpful to all who are willing to do unto others as they would be done by. The Baltimore Sun says: A con temporary notes the fact that in 48 years no editor has been a patient at the Cincinnati Longview hospital, and draws the inference that editors are a hardy and robust race, exempt from the ills that befall the average man. Whether such an inference is justifia ble or whether the fact is open to ex planation on some other basis we do not undertake to say. One thing that the statistics of Longview do show clearly enough, however, is the hard lot of the housewives, of whom 2159 were treated ip the 48 years under notice. This number is nearly double the number of any other class of pa tients, and nearly four times the num ber of domestic servants and seven times the number of farmers. The hard conditions of life for the house keeper merit the attention of lawgiv ers. Her hardships far exceed those -of railway passengers and shippers. The surgical operations and mortuary lists of our innumerable hospitals tell of the many vanquished in the domes tic battle, in the worrying daily round of housekeepiug work, caring for children’ etc. The Iliar” of the matron's woes lacks its Homer. tJM £>tfnJ>aii-£>d7pol ■ . ' «== | INTERNATIONAL LESSON COM MENTS FOR MAY 31. Subject: Jesus Risen From the Dead, John 20:1-18 (.olden Text, Rev. I:lß —Commit Verses 15, 10—Commentary. TIME. —Morning of Sunday, April 9th, A. D. 30. PLACE. —Garden about Joseph’s tomb. EXPOSITION. —I. Peter and John Investigating, 1-10. All the apparent contradictions in the Gospel narra tives would disappear if we knew all the facts in the case. It was dark in more senses than one as Mary hurried toward that tomb in which she fancied her Lord lay, but the sun was soon to rise and bring to her the brightness and joy of an endless day. As soon as Mary saw the stone rolled away she jumped at the conclusion that the tomb had been rifled. It never occurred to her that her Lord had riseu ana that God had rolled away the stone for her to enter the empty tomb and hear about her risen Lord. Thus we often in our ignorance and unbelief put a dark construction upon facts that are really fraught with the gladdest meaning. Mary was looking for a dead Lord and she will shortly find a risen one. Eagerly did Peter and John run to the tomb that was reported robbed. John, being the younger, reached the tomb first, but in gentle reverence does not enter, hut stooped to look in. Peter, true to his impetuous disposition, rushes right in. He sees the linen clothes lying and the napkin that had been about Jesus’ head carefully rolled to gether in a place by itself. This is an apparently insignificant detail, but is one in w-hich there is deep signifi cance. It is not merely a proof that the tomb had not been rifled, leaving disorder behind. It shows us that Jesus in that supreme moment of His life displayed that same divine seren ity and calmness that marked His whole career, and instead of (xcitedly snatching the napkin from His face and hurling it wherever it might fall, quietly took it off and in an orderly way rolled it up and laid it down in its place. Some would hav? us be lieve that this story is not fact but fiction. Where is the master-artist that, was capable of this minute but sublime touch of life, and not merely human life, but divine life/ When John entered and saw “he believed.’’ It was ignorance of Scripture that had kept them from believing up to that point (v. 9). They weie respon sible for not understanding and be lieving before (Luke 24:25, 26). 11. Mary Weeping, 11-1,1. It was love kept Mary lingering al the sep ulchre, it was unbelief that kept her weeping. Again and again lad Jesus told His disciples that He vas to be crucified, buried, and that Be should arise again the third day. But this was so contrary to their ideas that they could not understand it, and it found no lodgment in their minds. His enemies remembered it (Matt. 27:63), but His friends did not. No wonder Jesus rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart (Mark 16:14; Luke 24: 25, 26). Mary looks into the tomb to see if after all there is not some mistake about it, halt hoping to see the body of her cruci fied Saviour lying there. She sees two angels, but she has no eyes for angels, it is her Lord Himself she wants. Half in wonder and alto gether in protest the angels exclaim, "Woman, why weepest thou?” Mary’s answer is very touching, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid Him.” Her faith was badly shattered, and yet she still speaks of Jesus as “my Lord.” He was a dead Lord, but she will go to Him. And right at her back was the living Lord who had come to her. The darkest hour Mary ever knew will soon give way to the gladdest. Now Mary turns and looks quite steadfastly at Him, yet does not recognize Him. How clear it is that we are reading an actual description of facts, and no skillfully constructed fiction. No one manufacturing a tale of the resurrection would ever have made it up in this way. This is life, not fancy. Jesus repeats the question of the angels and adds another, “Whom seekest thou?” Mary’s an swer to Jesus’ question has in it an exquisite touch of life and love: “Sir, if Thou has borne Him hence, tell me where Thou has laid Him, and I w ill take Him away.” 111. Mary Worshiping and Wit nessing. The way Mary came at last to recognize her Lord is also deeply significant. He said just one word, “Mary.” There is a swift turn and a glad scream, “Rabboni,” and she is at His feet, seeking to hold them fast. But Jesus does not suffer her to hold Him fast. There are other sad hearts and Mary must leave Him and hurry to them. “Not of Me lay hold—but go.” So there are times when w-e lie at Jesus’ feet and rapturously em brace them; but Jesus bids us rather rise and go tell others the glad truth that has been made known to us. Jesus is not ashamed even after His resurrection to call this w r eak band of disciples, so slow T of faith, “My brethren” (cf. Matt. 28:10). • He is our Brother still. Jesus speaks of God the Father not only as “My Father,” but also as “My God.” Noth ing could bring out more clearly and decisively the true humanity of the risen Christ. The Touch-Stone. The bearing of men towards the sins of others is always a touch-sto»e *f character. —Marcus Dods. ANNOUNCEMENTS. FOR CONGRESS. To the Democratic Voters of the Sixth Congressional District : I am a candidate for re-election to Con gress, subject to the Democratic Primary to be held on the 4th of June. It has been my constant aim and ambi tion to serve faithfully the people of the Sixth District, and I think my record in Congress, of which I invite the closest scrutiny, will demonstrate that I have done so. Always at my post of duty, I have ever defended my party and my people. If returned to Congress, I pledge the people of my District the same steadfast adherence to the principles of Democracy that has marked my record in the past, and the same prompt and faithful atten tion that I have at all times striven to give to the requests and needs of my con stituents. The prospects for a Democratic House in the next Congress are more favorable than they have been for many years, and in the event our party should succeed in the fall elections, my long experience in Congress would enable me to render my constituents and the country more effi cient service than has been possible in a Republican House. Feeling deeply greatful for your confi dence in the past, 1 ask your support in the coming primary. Respectfully yours, C. L. Baktlett. FOR TAX RECEIVER. I hereby announce myself a candidate For Tax Receiver of Henry county, sub lect to the Democratic Primary June 4th, will discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability. I earnestly solicit the support of all and will appreciate any help given me. Respectfully, T. T. BARHAM. FOR TREASURER. McDonough, Ga., Apr. 9, 1008. I hereby announce myself a candidate to fill the unexpired term of Treasurer of Henry county, which election will occur on May 4th 1908. Also for the term of 1909-1910, which will be decided by the primary of J nne 4th next. I will greatly appreciate all support giv en me, and if elected will faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of the office. Thanking you in advance for your sup port, lam Very respectfully, H. M. TOLLESON. McDonough, Ga., April 1, 1908. Owing to the vacancy in the position of Treasurer of Henry County, caused by the death of our friend, H. C. Turner, I announce myself a candidate to fill his un expired term. The election to fill this va cancy will occur on May 4, 1908. I ask your support for tlqs vacancy, also for the term of 1909-1910, which will be governed by the primary of June 4, next. Owing to the shortness of time between this and the day of the election, I may be unable to see you in person; therefore, I have adopted this method of asking your support. Thanking you in advance for any cour tesy shown me ih fhis matter, I am, Yours very sincerely. D. J. GREEN. FOR ORDINARY. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Ordinary of Henry county, subject to the Democratic Primary June 4th. If elected I promise to fill the office to the best of my ability. I shall thank you and always feel grateful for the sup port and influence of the voters of this county. Yours to serve, * A. G. Harris, FOR STATE TREASURER. To the Democratic Voters of Georgia: lam a candidate for State Treasurer subject to the action of the Democratic Primary on June 4th. My candidacy is based uporf my former service to the peo ple in this office covering a period of more than twenty years—a record that I believe will bear public scrutiny and which has never been impugned. If elected I pro mise tie same faithful attention to the duties of the office that marked my previ ous administration. Yours truly, WM. J. SPEER, FOR CONGRESS To the people of the Sixth Congressional District 1 am a candidate for Congress subject to Democratic nomination. Before the election—the date of which has not yet been fixed —I would be glad to grasp the hand and speak face to face with each voter in the district, but this will hardly be possible. Hence I shall en deavor to reach the voters and make known my platform —my views on pub lio questions—through the medium of let ters, the newspapers and public addresses. Wherever I speak I will be glad to have my distinguished opponent meet me in joint debate; and shall invite him to do so. Believing in a clean election an honest ballot, I am opposed to the use of money whiskey, or other thing for the purpose of purchasing votes; and believe the execu tive committee should refuse to declare as the nominee anyone who secures a ma jority by such practices. I shall keep an itemized statement of my campaign expenses subject at all times to public inspection. Not counting the Republican regime just after the war, and when there was a Republican Congressman whose home was in Macon, Bibb county has had—with the exception of two years—a congress man continuously for over a third of a century, Hon. J. H. Blount was in con gress twenty years and Judge Bartlett, at the expiration of his present term of of fice, will have Served fourteen years, making a grand total of thirty-four years for only two men—and both from Bibb county. Is it not about time for Bibb to divide honors with the other counties of the Dis trict? Very respectfully, O. H. B. Bloodworth FOR STATE SENATOR. To the Voters of the 34th Senatorial District. .lam a candidate for the Thirty-fourth (34) Senatorial District of Georgia, sub ject to the Democratic Primary and will appreciate your support. S. C McWilliams, Stockbridge, Ga. FOR CLERK. In announcing my candidacy as Clerk of the Superior Court, subject to the ap proaching Democratic primary on the 4th of J une, I can but express my deep gen unine appreciation to the people of Hen ry county for past favors, and if again chosen, pledge my very best efforts for continued faithful performance of duty. Truly, J. A. FOUCIIE. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Tax Collectors for Henry county, sub ject to the Democratic Primary, June 4, 1908. I ask the support of the peeple of Henry county, feeling when I do so, I can fill the office creditably to myself and the people of the county sho aid they entrust to me this duty. The support of the peo ple of the county will be greatly appreci ated, as for years I have been unable to do much physical work on account of an ac cident which deprived me of my left hand and arm. Thanking all for past favors and solicit ing the support and influence of the vot ers of Henry county, I am, Very truly. JOHN S. GILBERT. FOR STATE SENATOR. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Senator of the 34th Senatorial District subject to the democratic primary. If elected I will endeavor to represent the people of said district and of Georgia to the best of my ability. I announce as my platform the measures of reform so ably advocated by our present Gevernor throughout the state. Thanking you in advance for your support, I beg to remain Yours truly, R. F. SMITH. FOR TAX RECEIVER. I hereby announce myself a candidate For Tax Receiver of Henry county, sub ject to the Democratic Primary June 4th, Owing to the long continued affliction of my family, I offer myself before the peo ple for the office and I will greatly appre ciate your vote and influence. If elected I will give my best efforts to the work of the office and all the duties encumbent upon it. Very Respectfully. J. T. Hendon. To the Voters of Henry County. lam a candidate for Tax Receiver for Henry county, subject to the coming Primary. Will be grateful for your sup port. Yours truly, TOM JONES. I announce mysel as a candidate for the office of Tax Receiver of Henry county subject to the action of the democratic primary, June 4th, 1908. If elected, will try to make an efficient officer and will appreciate any support given me. Respectfully, J. J. SAXDIFER. FOR SOLICITOR GENERAL. KcDonough, Ga., Jan. Ist, 1908. To the White Voters of the Flint Circuit: I am a candidate for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit, subject to the primary to be ordered by the State Democratic Executive Committee. I will appreciate all support given me. and, if elected will discharge the duties oi the office to the best of my ability. E. M. SMITH. To the Voters of the Flint Circuit: lam a candidate for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit, subject to the prima ry as may be ordered by the Democratic Executive Committee. If elected, 1 propose to be Solicitor, and do my full duty, as I see it to the best of my ability. Hoping I may have your sup port, and with assurances of esteem, I am, Yours truly, J‘. W. WISE. I am a candidate for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit and will be grateful for your vote and support. J. M. STRICKLAND, Griffin, Ga. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. To the voters of Henry County. I hereby announce my candidacy for Tax Collector of Henry County subject to the Democratic Primary to he held during the year and I wish to say to the people ofthecounty that while in the capacity ofa clerk, I have assisted others who have held the office, thereby qualifying myself for this work I have only held the office for one Term and am now asking only for a second term which has ever been tho cus tom. Thanking you for your suffrage in the past, allow me to say that I will fully appreciate your support for a Second Term promising in the future as in the past a faithful discharge of all duties. Very truly, Seab Harkness. To the People of Henry county: I hereby announce myself as candidate for Tax Collector, subject to the Demo cratic Primary, and I promise to fill the office to the best of my ability. On ac count of a serious affliction for several years I have been unable to do hard labor and solicit your support. Yours very respectfully. Wayman Whitaker. FOR TAX RECEIVER. I hereby announce myself asa candidate for tax receiver for Henry county, subject to coming primary. In announcing my name for tax receiver. I do so feeling that I am thoroughly capable of discharging all the duties of the office with credit to both myself and the county. I will ap preciate any and all support given me. Yours to serve. Sam F. Duffey. This if to announce my candidacy for the office of Tax Receiver of Henry County, subject to the action of the Democratic ex ecutive committee. I solicit the votes of my fellow-citizens and besides appreciating their support, I promise if elected, to faith fully perform the duties of the office, feel ing that I am fully competent and quali fied to perform all duties of the office cred ltably to myself and the County Very truly. M. J. Love, Jr, R. 0. JACKSON, Attorney-at-Law, McDonough, ga. Office over Star Store. E. M. SniTH, Attorney at Law, Me Doxotjgh, Ga. I Office over Star Store, south side square, All work carefully and promptly attended to. Am premared to negotiate loane on real estate. Terms easy. FOR ORDINARY. To the Voters of Henry County. I hereby announce my candidacy for th* office of Ordinary of said county, subjeofe to the Democratic Primary, to be held June 4th. 1908. Thanking the people fop their support in the past, I will highly appreciate their support at the forthcom ing primary. March 12, 1908. * 1 J G. G. WEEMS. FOR SHERIFF. To the White Voters of Henry County. I hereby announce for re-election fQJ? Sheriff of Henry county, subject to the Democratic Primary June 4th, 1908. In making this announcement I want to ex press to the people my hearty apprecig,- tion of their support in the past, and if ref elecied promise a continuance of my full duty to the people. Very respectfully, A. C. SOWELL. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. To the White Voters of Henry Courty: I hereby announce that lam a candi date for Representative in the Lower House of the General Assembly, subject to Democratic Primary to be held June : ourth, next. If elected 1 will s rva the ' ] eople to the best of my ability. I as t-ure you I will appreciate your support. Thanking you in advance for same, I re main, Yours truly, R. C. BROWN. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. To the White Voters of Henry County: I am a candidate for Representative from Henry county to the Lower House of the Gensral Assembly. subject to the Dem ocratic primary to be ordered by the Dem ocratic Executive Committee of said coun ty. If elected, I propose to discharge the duties of the office, according to the wish es of the people and to the best of my abil ity. Your support will be appreciated by me. Yours truly. ROBT. O. JACKSON. FOR CORONER. I hereby announce my candidacy for re election to the office of Coroner of Henry county, subject to the Democratic Prima ry, and solict your vote and influence. Respectfully, E. FOSTER. FOR CORONER. I hereby announce myself a candidate .for the office of Coroner of Henry county subject to the Democratic Primary June 4th. lam an old Confederate Soldier and have never before asked any office of the people of Henry county. I will deeply ap preciate your vote and influence, and shalL gratefully remember anything done in my behalf. Very respectfully, T. J. Massey. For Administration. Georgia—Henry County. E. R. Stewart having made application to me in duo form to be appointed perma nent administrator upon the estate of W. A. Stewart, late of said county, notice is hereby given that said application will be heard at the regular term of the court of Ordinary for said county to be held on the first Monday in June 1908. Wit ness my hand and official signature this May 4th 1908. G. G. Weems, Ordinary. For Administration. Georgia—Henry County. W. I. Parr having made application to me m due form to be appointed perma nent administrator upon the (suite of D< via Colvin deceast-ei, notice is lviebv ariven that said application will be beard at the regular term of the court cf Ordi nary for said couniy to be held on the first Monday in June 1< 08. Witness my hand, and official signature this May 4th 19(8. G. G. WEEMS. Oidir.aiy. For Dismission. Georgia—Henry County. L. J. Davis, executor upon the estate of Mrs. M. M. Davis, late of said county,, deceased, haying filed his petition for dis charge, this is to cite ail persons concern ed to show cause against the granting of this discharge at the regular tei m of the court of Oidinaiy for said county tote held on first Monday in June 1908. G. G. \\ Eli MS, Ordinary. A train on the Jersey Central rail road was in collision on the /ridge over Newark Bay Saturday morning. The engine toppled over into the bay and sank. One life was lost. A complete agreement of the con ference on the Military Academy ap propriation bill has been adopted by the senate. ithout a roll call the house agreed to the conference report on the pen sion claims bill, providing for pensions to several hundred persons. A rescluticn has been adopted by the senate authorizing the committee on military affairs to visit during the coming recess of congress military reservations concerning which it may be considered desirable to obtain in formation. -ies have wings, while poverty > •under the door.