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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 13, 1909)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XXXiV FORMER ASSOCIATE GROWS REMINISCENT, Atlanta, Ga , August tnd, 19( 9. Mr. Editor : While on the-streets c--f McDon ough a few da vs ago I sr - w tl pret ty sight,, li reminded me of olclen times and Mt luid a tendency to place me in a reminiscent, mood. I saw a president of a large M, r eantile Stock Company sitting out in front of his large establishment with lace fronting his business, looking after boot-keepers junior partners, clerks and porters. His seat was a traditional emblem of the glorious old past. He was sil ting on 1 1* ■ stump of an oak tree that had been cut down acme time ago. The president had tacked a plank on the stump in order to make Ins seat more comfortable. In years of long ago I had more than a passing acquaintance with this gentleman. I approached the president slowly, prudently and cautio isly. I looked into his face and it was as brilliant as the morn ing star. His expression was as bright as the noon day sun, and he was as placid and seren« as the midnight moon. I could see the the smile of success and content ment stamped upon Ids brow. While he did not say that I am Monarch of what 1 survey, yet his very looks indicated that he had crossed safely over the road ot doubt, danger and fear, and that now everything was “quist along the Potomac. ” For nine long years it was my good pleasure and privilcdge to he associated with this gentleman and I mustconfess that that period gave mo the most pleasant time of my life. His pleasures were my pleasures his sorrows were my sorrows. If cotton wentupboth of ns were glad, If cotton went down, both of us sad We sometimes bought cotton on the big hoard of trade, And many the dollars that each > of us made, But up in New York we had a hateful did boss, And lie finally struck us out at something of a loss. This gentleman is worthy of all the success and prosperity that has come to him in his mature years. He has given his life to his fellow citizens. His very best energies have been given unselfishly to the upbuilding of McDonough and the surrounding country and through out Henry county. He lias been foremost at all times in the up building and maintaining of good schools, good churches, etc. He is quiet in his deportment, yet zealous in his every undertaking for good. I have seen him on a hundred or more occasions give credit to unfortunate people where there was hut little chance for re inbursment. The firm of H. J. Copeland Mer Co., dees an annual business of about one hundred and fifty thous and dollars per annum. This firm has a reputation for honesty and fair dealings thruout all the coun try. Tne firm is a credit to the city of McDonough, the firm is a credit to Henry county and an honor to the country at large. Some men make a snpeess in some particular line and are per fectly worthless in others, bnt the subject sketch, Hon H. J. Cope land, is a success financially, mor ally, socially and religiously. He is gentle in manner and true in the belief of all things that are good. For honesty and fair deal ing his name is indellibly stamped on the hearts of thousands of good people in Henry and adjoining 8 ccnnties. Mr. Copeland has hud a well rounded career. Starting out in life with bat little capital, with j and work and untiring energy, ■ he has accumulated enough of t-lpe 'world’s goods to make his path ! way easy for the balance of his |life. In making my way to the depot I the otWr day I had the pleasure | of seeing the president posing in a di- Varont seat to that of t he old oak stump. He was sitting in a large commodious rattan rocker in a palatial residence; great colunis stood out in front on his P. rge ver anda that reminded me of the col onial homes of rich ancestors. When 1 looKed a.t that magnifi cent home it reminded me of many of the beautiful homes that I have often seen while steaming up and down tile Hudson River in New York state. "When I saw my old cheiftain surrounded by all this magnificent splendor I bowed down and wept with tears of joy over the good luck pf my old friend. In conclusion I desire to say, long live ti e president of the H. J. Copeland MercantFe Company. I hope that he may have many, many years to sit on the old r< d oak stump, look over his business, boss his junior partners and live happy unto the end. With high respect and rr gauls to all the human family. lam truly, J. T. Ogiksby. Hotel At Camp Ground We will again run the hotel at Shingle Roof Campground during camp meeting. Rates same as last year $1 25per day, meals 35e, except Sunday, 50c. W. E. Touchstone, L E. Dailev, W. M. Bnrcli. Mt. Carmel M. P. Meeting The annual protracted meeting of the Methodist Protestant church at Mt. Carmel wi’l begin, Friday night, Aug. 13. Rev. Charlie McDonald, of At lanta, one of the ablest ministers of this ohnrch, will assist the pas tor, Rev. C. B. Ayccck, A very tine series of sermons are promised and every one is cordia 1 . ly invited to attend. Watermelons as Premiuns The Weekly will give or.e year's subscription free for the largest melon brought to the office; 6 months for the next largest and for all melons of 25 pounds or over 3 months subscription. Lwt ’um come. Inportantto Guardians and Admin's The law [Sec No. 2540] of the Code, re quires all Guardians and Administrators to make returns to the Ordinary within twelve months after appointed and by the Ist Monday in July thereafter—Taxe due notice and govern yourselves accordianly. A. G. Harris, Ordinary. In Honor of Miss Pott’e Miss Nena Tye entertained Thursday morning in honor of Miss Hattie Pottle, of Milledge ville. 43 was the features of the morning in which Miss Agnes Dunn proved the most proficient* winning a dainty fan. The guest of honor was presented a lovely box of candy. Cream and cake were served. Among those invited were, Misses Elon Tolleson. Clara Bright Bess Fouche, Ruby Walker, Lucy Reagan, Ruth Turner, Hattie Ste Low, Ellen Neal, Eunice Arnold Agnes Dunn, Nena Turner, Ruth Walker, Emma Arnold and Mrs. T. A. Sloan. McDonough, glorgia, Friday august 13,1909. Anent the Southern Railway Taxes The Weekly takes pleasure in presenting below a letter to Mr. A. G. Harais, Henry county’s popular urn! efficient Ordinary, in regard to the delinquent taxes that rlit Southern Railway is duo the county for the balance on the 190 S taxes. The article of July SOtli was not writ ten with the idea of re flection upon any of the worthy officers of the county in the least and tnis letter makes the whole matter clear that all dilliget.cq is being us6d to adjust the taxes still due the county frnm the Cor poration . McDonough, Ga., Aug. 11, 1909. Mr. Editor: I notice in your issue of July 25 you say that no effort has been made to collect the balance Tax due Henry county from Southern Railroad please publish a Hatched letter which explains itself. Yours truly, A. G. Harris. Forsyth, Ga., August 7, 1909. Judge A G. Harris, McDonough, Ga. My Dear Judge : Your letter, in reference to 1ml : ance of taxes claimed by Henry county from the Southern Rail way for 1908, received. I was away from home yester day and the day before, and that accounts for my delay in writing you. During the April term of Henry Superior Court you employed me to look after the collection of these taxes, my fees being a conditional one, and I went to work at once to get up all necessary data. In ti is I had yonr active co-pperatior while in McDonough, and since leaving there you have always answered my letters promptly and have always manifested much in terest in the matter. I went from McDonough to At lanta to see tlie attorneys of the Southern Railroad abort the mat ter and have since made two or three trips there locking after tlie balance c’aimed o:.i the taxes for 1908. 1 have not only been to At lanta but have kept the matter be fore the Division Counsel for tbe Southern by writing them My conferences were with Mr. Sanders McDaniel, who had the matter in charge, and the last time I called to confer with him he had gone to Europe. The faiitire to collect these tax es is not due to anything you have done or have failed to do. The Southern refuses to pay because thev say the assessment for taxes in Henry ccnnty for ISCB, for or dinary county purposes, was more than ~>o% upon the amount of the state tax. They base their conten t on on Section 399 of Vol. 1 of the Cdde. If this levy should prove to be illegal, it is no fault of yours, as tlie asse smerlt was made before you went into office. lam still at work on tlie matter and exp< ct to get it into the next term of Henry Superior Court if a settlement is not made. Very Trnly Yours, O. H. B. Bloodworth P I N E-O-L E N E, PINE O LENEBa well balanced oil, and is the only wood preserving oil on the market that will mix with pigment without adulteration and hold color stains and barn or tenant houses paints. Copeland Mer. Co. PROMINENT VETERAN ANSWERS ROLL CALL Death claimed a brave vetbran and a well known citizen when Mr. li. J. Mayo answered the final roll call Monday morning at eight | o’elockat Fincherville. Death was | sudden and due to a complication of diseases and a general break down. At the time of his death Mr. Mayo whs about (55 years old He was a Mason, being a member of St. Johns Lodge No. 45 F, A A. M. hie was a veteran of the civil war. : No children survive the deceased, i who was married twice. The funeral was held at Mace- I donia Tuesday morning. The ser i vices at the grave were very sim ple, iiccui ding to the oft repeated request of the deceased.—Jackson i Progress. An Appreciation Hampton, Ga , Aug. Ist, 1909. To the Henry County Weekly, Mr. Editor :—We beg for a little space in yonr paper that we may give an expression of our deepest regrets in having to give up Cap tain E. Ogl«sby, We were greatly surprised when he broke the sad news to us last night that he lmd resigned. We feel that in having to give up Captain Oglesby that we have not only lost one of the best Captains in tlie State, but have lost the association and in flnonce of a Christian gentleman and a personal friend. He lias been faithfull to his duty in every respect; be was good hikl kind to the convicts during tlie four months that he has had charge of tlie camp ; he has never been heard to speak a harsh or cross word to ! any body when he had to pnrnish a convict; he did it in a good hum or and humanely; therefore wo sincerely hope that God will bless him and his family in all of their undertakings in life. We the guards of the Henry County Con vict Camp. Very Respectfully, H. J. Fullerton, W. F. Lewis, S D. Bryant, W. A. Reaves. The Mutual Life Industrial Association of Georgia Butt;- county division, office of seoretajy and treasury, First Nat ional Bank building, .luckson, Ga. August 10, 1909. Members in good standing today 958. Death claims paid off 1909. Assessment No. 1 li. L. Burch, Flippen, Ga , $940 Assessment No. 2. Lucian S. Woodward, Jackson, Ga., $953. Assessment No. 3. Elwocd C. Roberson, Jackson, Ga., $950. Assessment No. 4. Mrs. Rosie Lee Cawtlion, Worthville, Ga., $957. Assessment No. 5. Mrs. Virginia D. Martin, McDonough, Ga., $952. Notice mailed Ralph L. Turner gjianlian for surrender of policy, receipted ar.d got the money for his ward. Collection closes on the sth and 6tli assessment 22nd August, inst. make payment piomptly. If you want safe insurance at a low cost see me at First National Bank, Jackson, Ga. Jas. F. Carmichael. Our special prepared CHICH FOOD ‘he kind to get. Sold in any size quantities and is better tor the chickens than any other teed. Copeland Mer. Co. PAGES “41 • Parly” Miss Alla B. < ermichael celight 11111}' entertained the jot ng bulb s at a 42 party Friday aftoimun. Delicious salad course was stayed. Among those invited were, Misses Beys Fquobe, Annie M*;e Atkinson, Ruby and Ruth Walker, Lucy Brown, Clara Bright, Lucy Reagan, Agues and li-. 1 n Down. Elon Tolhson, Eunice, Emma and Louise Arnold, R-uth and Nona Turner, File no Neal, Hattie itaft Low, Maude VandergritV, Ruby Langston and Ft lud Sov. ell. The Reunion The Henry Comity Veterans re union atShingleruof last Thursday was one of the best that has ever been held in this county. Every feature of the day’s pro gram was most interesting and will long be re mem be ltd by all who attended. Mr, J. W. Patterson whs dieted president, Judge G. (4. Wee ins was elected vice president and Col. Frank Reagan was elected secre tary and treasury. Henry County had as bravo and valiant men as ever wore the gray ami every man is still as grand and glorious as when lacing the tire of the Sixth s. Jonesboro Here The Jonesboro base ball team arrived here Thursday afternoon for a series of three games of hall with the local team. Ji tl < weath er is favorable these game s will 1 e the best of any yet, played. Let everybody go out and enjoy a fine game of ball. Tlie proper way and method of treiit.intr a cough or eold is first of all gently move the bowels. This you enn mpsr conven iently (Toby taking a dear or tv-oof Laxative Cough Syrup. It is pleasant to take acts promptly. * hadron like it- Sold by Horton Drug Co. ‘ Z. 1). Waul, Stoi-kbridpe, Ga. ANVIL BLOCK (Last week’s letter.) Onr protracted meeting has come and gone with the results of many souls being saved eleven members and a large crowd. , Mrs, Stone, of near McDonough, recently visited her folks at this place. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sigers and Mrs Turnipseed, of Atlanta, were visitors here part of last we< k. Mr. VictoFMcKee, of Mt. Zior, in company with Miss Emma Mit chell attended preaching at this place Fiiday night. *■ Mrs. Morgan and two daugh ters, Misses Mayine and Lizzie, of Acworth, are visiting, Mrs. Lassie Chafin at this writing. Mr Sam Chafin, of Delta Grove, was the guest of his brothers, H. N. and G. F. Chafin from Sunday until Tuesday. Miss Girtie Bowder, tf Ellen wood was the truest of Mi-s Ruby Pope one night last week. Mrs. Ruby Steel and children, of Decatur, are the guest ot her par ents at this writing. Mr. W. O. Pope and family, J. C. Pope and family, G. F. Chafin and family attended the Pope-Ham mock wedding at Rex last Sunday morning. Take Notice All persons are recommended to take Foley’s Kidney Pills for backache, rheu matism, and kidney and Madder trouble, as they are healing and antiseptic and and correct urinary irregularities which, if neglected, may develop Into a series ill ness. They restore health and strength. Do not neglect signs of kidney or bladder trouble and risk Bright’s disease or dia betes. Sold by Horton Drug Co. $i A YEAR
