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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 29, 1909)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XXXIV LOCUST GROVE. Mayor «T. M. Johnson Sara that while money is a right convenient thing to have around and very nice to handle yet. this most, valua ble things in life, among which are beauty, intellect and character can't be bought with money, to say nothing of the brightness, - grandeur and snblimi ty to he at tained on the shore of eternal de liverence where sickness, sorrow and death will he felt and feared no more, none of which can be measured or approached by a mon etarv consideration. These things furnish food for thought. It really seems to the writer that if Tennessee could pass state #wide prohibition and then run it over the veto of the governor that Georgia, with the able representa tion she will have in the n,ext. legis lature might devise some plan to curtail the output and consump tion of the many bottled drinks which seem to be a nuisance, and t>o say the least ninety five percent of our people will agree they do no permanent good- Then let's think about how far the money spent in that, way wonld go towards run ning the schools, churches and orphan asvlums Another thing which might well receive attention by our law mak ers is a reform of the marriage laws of the state by placing a law or amendments to existing laws on the statute books which will ef fectually prohibit the marriage and intermarriage of weaklings, in valids and imbeciles, such as are tinder existing conditions, fre quently allowed to marry and thereby leave to society a progeny which will be a burden to them selves and to all others for genera tions to coine. It does seem that any observer might see the crying need for something to be done on this line, for all will readily admit that no one who is not able phvs ically or mentally to provide for themselves nor anyone who is not qualified to serve in the capacity of parents should be allowed to marry. J. M. Johnson, R. C. Brown and W. B. Simpson went up to Flippen last week to hear Rev. C* M. Dun away, and A. H. Price, J. S. Brown J. W. Brown and Mrs. Annie Hin ton went up Sunday. They all re port some very fine preaching. Mitt Upchurch visited his broth er, T. J. Upchurch, and worship ped at the Baptist church here last Sunday. Lloyd Dickson and family mov ed back to the Grove last week, af ter an absense of fonr years in Lousiana. The world has been tried about all over and no place found to beat the Grove yet. Charlie Smith, of Lousiana, ar- HERE’S TO THE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO Trade at Home and SAVE MONEY During the Year 1909 For many years a lot of the good people of Henry County have been going to Covington, Conyers and Jackson to buy PLOUGHS, PLOUGH STOCKS, BACK BANDS, HEEL BOLTS, BARB WIRE AND NAILS, In fact a lot of other Hardware items*that are used on the farm every day. Because they could buy the goods for less money than they could get them for in McDonough. This business should come to McDonough where it belongs, and we have the confidence in the people to believe they want to trade at home, for this reason, we are going to make this class of goods one of our SPECIALTIES from this date on, and will GUARANTEE our prices to be as LOW or LOWER than those of neighboring towns. All we ask is to let us make you prices—Then you can judge for yourself. Quanity will not bother us. We will take care of your order, large or small, and will do it in a way that will SAVE YOU MONEY. We are going after you hard, more business, good and strong for the year 1909. Low Prices Will Be Our Lyons' Suit. Thanking one and all for past kindnesses and asking for a continnance of your patronage. Yours very truly, B. B. CARMICHAEL & SONS, S rived last Saturday to visit liis parents here. The friends of Mrs. Rachel Williams who has been sick sev eral months, are glad to know that her condition is considerably im proved . Dr, B. D. Ragsdale filled his reg ular appointment at the Baptist church Sunday. -He always gives his hearers something good. Jeff Upchurch is preparing the lumber to overhaul his residence and to build it one story higher. When completed it will contain eleven rooms. Thus the Grove Continues to grow. There is a beautiful young lady from McDonough teaching school' in Spalding county and the writer has been reliably informed that j there is a prominent young farmer of Spalding county bnildjing a nice residence just now. When 1 learn more I’ll tell more. Miss Vina Sandifer left last week for her home in Alabama after a visit of several weeks to relatives here. Miss Eva Wray, of Butts county visited Miss Hubbard here Sunday A S. Perkins, of Madison, visit ed his son, C. J. Perkins here a few- days first of the week. The many friends of Ed 'Combs are sorry to know he has been quite sick several days ; we hope for him a speedy recovery. Sorry to note that the condition of Mrs. W, J. Goss, who has been unwell for some time, is not yet improved ; hope that she may soon be well again. Unidentified. PLEASANT HILL Hello Mr. Editor as I have been absent for some time I will try to send in a few more dots. We are having some fine weath er now. Some of the farmers around here have started to farming. Look out for February to be a bad month. Miss Marshie Tucker, of Sunny Side, is the gnest of Miss Susie Penley this week. Several from this place attended the revival meeting at Flippen Sun day night. Miss Emma Milam, of Stock bridge, was the guest of Miss Pinkie Shettlesworth Sunday. Miss Inez Farris who is teaching school at Hopewell spent the week end with home folks. As the dots are a little short this week I will close for time. Look out—Johny Reb. McDonough, Georgia, Friday January 2), tqoj. A, P. S.! Everybody says : that everybody sends word to for me to write, hut I have nothing to write that seems to me would he interesting if an other wrote it. Sunday was a nice warm spring day, but according to the Hicks Almanac which I have just receiv 1 d there is lots of winter to pro , cede permanent Spring. Mrs. Tom Crtunbley was on the' sick list Sunday. Mrs. Josio Wynn attended church at New Hope Sunday furl a rarity. Rev. Mr. Levorett attended the Sunday services at Now Hope Sun day. So did Mr. W T . B. Kelley, hut he missed the Saturday service to build a stockade to keep his pair of young mules. A prayer meeting was announc ed Sunday at the church to be held at Mr. Bob Cawthons residence Saturday night. Some of the youngsters enjoyed an entertainment at Dave Meri diths residence Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Roe Crutnbley vis ited the latter's parents Sunday. Whether or not yon believe chickens come home to roost they come all the same, and never in all my life have I seen so many bid dies flocking home for a roosting place, as in the last year and a half, and the end is not yet. An intimation purporting to he from little Joe Brown last week in the papers, to the effect that the public may.sometime be treated to the hope that we may get it about roasting ear time. So w-e can cele brate that event with an Indian green corn dance. A. P. S. If you want quality in a buggy you had better rush and get a McDonough. They are selling fast only a few jobs left. McDonough Vehicle Co. H. Carmichael Mgr. Howard Carmichael and Otis Woodruff went over and spent Tuesday as the guest of Bob and Josh Berry, near Jonesboro. Evil is clothed in many different kinds of cloaks—but evil still. , PHILLIPPI As wo hav * been silent for a good while will try to write a few j lines. Wo have all bud a very pleasant I time, since we lust wrote and I am sure all of you have. 1 The whooping cough and chick unpox has almost broken our school up, we hope it will soon improve. We have a very prosperous Sun day School at this place. Misses Adilie Hunter and Ola Russell spent Monday night with Miss Della Childs. Mr, James Ingram has been re pairing his residence, which has added much to its looks. Mr Harris Crumbley is riding in a beautiful new buggy, look out girls ! Miss Rosa Sandifer is spending several days with relatives around this place. Misses Mabel MeKibben and Minnie Glowers spent Saturday night, and Sunday with Miss Lu cile MeKibben. Miss Moatsie Crumbley and Mr. Allen Crumbley spent Sunday with Mr. S. B. Kimble and family. Miss Bessie Ingram had as her guest last week her cousin Miss Lillian Ingram. Mrs Lola Merideth spent Mon day with Mrs. Atha Childs. Several of the young gentlemen of this community spent Sunday, sight seeing at the “Great Dam” on the Ocmulgee. A pound supper at Mr. Lenn Mc- Cords last Friday night was enjoy, ed by many of our younger sot. “Better be safe than sor ry.” Buy a McDonough or a Carmichael buggy from us and you will be safe and satisfied. They are the best. McDonough Vehicle Co. H. Carmichael Mgr. There v ill he a Bible Institute held at the Baptist church here, beginning Feb. 22 and going through till the 27th. A full pro gram of the Institute will be given later. Some of the ablest men of state will be in attendance of this institute. iPAGES S’ a Yuar BSOWK-JOHNSON. Miss Emma Brown, a popular ! young lady living nenr Jonesboro, land Mr. Lucius Johnson, a respect -led your.g citizen of Flippen, were happily married last Sunday niern -1 ing a t the resident’ of Mr. and Mrs. ; W. A. Sims in south Jonesboro. The ceremony winch united the two young people' was performed I}’ Rev. .1 Atkinson and only a few specials fiiends wt re present. Following the ceremony the bride i and groom were entertained at an | elegant dinner by the parents of the former, Mr. and Mrs. James Brown, and in the afternoon left 1 for Flippen where they will reside. Mrs. Johnson is a young woman of much charm of manner nml lovliness of character, and the gen tleman of her choice is esteemed by all who know him for many , sterling qualities. The happy cou ple have a host of friends who wish them every in their wedded life.—Jonesboro Enterprise. RESOLUTIONS OF FRATERNAL LODGE NO. 37, F. & A. M., IN MEMORY OF PROF. 0. E. HAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in his infinite Wisdom and Divine Provi dence to remove from oar ranks our be loved broil ter, Prof. Oscar Emerson Ham, who was called from Time to Eternity, by the Grand Master of the Celestial Lodge Eternal in the Heavens, on the 18th day of Wept. D os. Therefor he It resolved: First, That in the death of Brother Ham we lose a true brother, one who fill ed every position among us to which he was called with honor to himself and profit to the Fraternity, one who showed himself to be, by his walk in life, a Christian gentleman, a true friend, a loving companion ami a kind father, whose every walk in life exemplified in the truest sense that high and noble search at er Truth, as is taught by this ancient and honorable institution. Second, That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and commend t hem to that Power, who alone can strengthen the mind amidst grief and console the heart amidst sorrow. Third, That a page on our minutes lie dedicated to the memory of our departed brother; that our Altar and Jewels be draped in mourning for thirty days; that a copy of these resolutions lie furnished the family of the deceased Brothet, and one to the Henry County Weekly and Masonic Herald for publication. J. W. lUtrper ) .1. A. Fonche Committee R. \j. Johnson 1 1 Same was read and adopted at regular communication Jan. 25th, 1909. | T. J. Brown, W. M. J. F. Bowden, Sec.
