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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 29, 1909)
The Henry County Weekly vol. xxxiv i 2 ?, 5 *••••.' s »•.:* n /f*. («<• trt. y lih I' y IJi ?Sij g Tlio great popular voting Qouti st of the I'rnry County Wf" : ly !.• closed, '..hid' • provc-U cm.* ci t io 'most irtor? - ting onndds ever held in this pare i" the state. Below is given the total number of votes, being* counted by the three cashiers of tho 1 Banks of McDonough. ■•THE official count. McDonough, Ga., Oct. 28th, IGO9 As tlie Managers selected to count the vot scast in the popular voting contest of the Henry Coun ty Weekly, for a free trip to the state fair at Macon to bo given to the young lady receiving the lar gest number of votes in each of the militia districts of the county, after a careful count of all the votes cast in the contest, declare the following results,: m’donough district. Miss Ruble Langston 8895 Miss Eunice T irpley 995 BEERSHEBA DISTRICT, Miss'Annit* Richardson 1725 Miss Mattie Morgan 550 SANDY' RIDGE DISTRICT. Miss Elon Mason 2015 Miss Eya Mae Woods 635 HAMPTON DISTRICT, Miss Mamie Stanfield 1585 Miss Bird Mitchell m 26 Miss Rosie' Bright 8810 M’MULLEN DISTRICT. Miss Ellen Knight 4070 Miss Treilis Lane 490^ FLTPPEN DISTRICT. Miss Kate Glass 10010 LOCUST GROVE DISTRICT. Miss Lois Davis 1(35 Miss Allie Gardner 4335 SIXTH DISTRICT. Miss Pearl Strickland ssio Miss Cora Hand 1860 TUSSAHAVy DISTRICT. Miss Lizzie Craig :'o2‘ Miss Anna McKibben 6365 N LOVE DISERTCT. Miss Bessie Collins 1535 Miss Gertrude Crumbley 350 • BRUSHY KNOB DISTRICT ; Zodie Pattillo 2760 Miss Minie Austin.../ / 8.805 SHAKE RAG DISTRICT. Miss Elon Clarke 275 ■ LOWE DISTRICT, Mis h Anna Welch 370 A. M. Stewart, Cashier, First National Bank. J. B. Dickson, Cashii r, Bank of Henry County. H. J. Turner, Cashier, Turner Bros., Bankers. Miss Annie Nolen has been elec ted to represent the local chapter of the U. D. C’s, at the state con vention, which convenes at West Point on Nov. 4th and sth. Miss Nolen is an enthusiastic find patri otic member of the local chapter and it is safe to say that she will ably represent the local chapter at this state meeting. The West Point chapter, with almost a liun drod members have recently erec ted a confederate monument at a cost of $600.00 while the chapter that Miss Nolen will represent has only 30 members and they are to erect a $2,000.00 monument, the larger part of the funds, having already been secured. McDonough is justly proud of the local chapter of the U. D. Cs, and it is probably that no chapter in the state have as much genuine enthusiasm as that of this chanter of McDonough Opened. The new Lunch Counter; be tween the new Mtsonic Temple and W. O. Welch’s Grocery Store guaranteed to he on a city order. Meals and lunchs at all hours McDonough, Georgia, Friday October 29,1909. Mr J. E Johnson, of near Joncs b ro. was the gut st. of his brother Mr. R. L. Johnson o - Wednesday. Miss Swann, of near Rex, is the cn mi • sf of Mb • Jonie Ber ry this week. Mr. ami Mrs. J. T. Atkinson, of Batts county, wore the guests of M-. and Mrs. George Spinks Sun il ay. Col V. J, Brown ami }lr. J. W. Hamer are in attendance of the Gra o’, 'go of Mu so s at Macon this week. If you are going to buy a 'svl: of doc hies or over aAs come in and give ours a ioox. D. P. Cook &. Co. Mr. C. A. McKibben, of Atlanta, who has been sick for several months, is now almost entirely well again and has been with his many friends here this week to the delight of them all. !f your wapts are in the Shoe line let them be known to us and we can supply vou. D. P. Cook & Co. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Laney and daughter, Miss Elon Laney and Mr. Will Christian, of near Jones boro, were visitors in McDonough Wednesday. The variety store has new goods-and at Bargain Prices, Come before they are picked ov.er. Next door to Racket Store. My books, notes and accounts may be found at the drug store at any time, and in my absence. Mrs. Horton, or either of the young men in the store, will take pleas ure in showing them, receiving payments and giving receipts for same. I shall not have a collec tor out to see you, so will appre ciate your prompt attention to them. Respectfully, Dr. B. E. Horton. To drive a cold our of the system, yon tdvw.'ii tu •• ;; .. 1 1:,, i:,■ dependable laxative like Bees Laxative Gough Syrup. This well known remedy gently moves the bowels and a: the same time it stops the cough by.: Haying inflammation of the throat andlungs. Soidby Horton Drug Co Z. D. Ward, Stoekbridge, Ga Dr. Dawson A. Brown, who has since be began the practice of dentistry 1 een located in the Lemon Building over the McDon ough Drug Co., will move to the now Masonic building on the west side of the square about Nov. Ist, and will occupy two of the spa cious and handsome offices of this new building, where he will have every convenience and comfort for his friends and the public when they visit him. Vacant Lot for Sale. Will he sold before court house door to highest bidder for cash, on first Tuesday in November next one vacant lot 24 by 108 more or less, bounded as follows : east by new masonic temple and J C. Daniel, South by Hampton st. and West by J. F. McGarity property, and North by Nolen property the same being on Wy*t side of public square just back of Masonic build ing and W O. Welch’s storefront ing on Hampton street. B. H. Welch, McDonough Ga. Pineules by assisting the Kidneys to pass off poisons from the system, is a very excellent remedy for all Kidney troubles. They are especially good in cases of back ache, urinary disorders, etc. Sold by Horton Drug Co, Z. D. Ward Stoekbridge, Ga. Hallowe'en Party S 00* rviM -y T -3—tCivV- -fc. JL_ • Masters John and wts \\ •- « „ lianas entertained cn In 4 Friua w . evening atalpillowe’n party in honor of their little ik h mis, is os Madge am. Janio Wallace, of Waverly Hall. It wan a most interesting occa sion and the prize was won by Master Boykin Newman. These were: Misses Lucilo Tollesen, Helen Dunn, Rosa Lee Brown, Annie Lemon, Bessie Sow ell, ‘ iian uie Lou Neal, Ethel Smith, Madge Wallace, Janie Wallace: Masters Paul Turner, Benton Neal, Holder Harris, Perry Sowell, Alt Fouclie Boykin Newman and Boce Elliott. The Mosely Reunion. Nlr. Ben Mosely of White House celebrated his 82 birthday last Sunday with his children, Grand children and great grandchildren. He lids eight children all living, 35 grand children 31 great grand children and greater grand chil dren making 75 in number. Mr. Mosely has worked hard and has accumulated a nice fortune by honest labor. .lie says liis great desire many years ago was to be able to give each child a home which he has done therefore he is satisfied with his success in life. In 1869 he joined the Primative Baptist church he Ims served as deacon for many years. He has given to his children by precept and example a life jr them to follcw. Now as the sun is setting and his* hoary head in the evening of life liis faith is firmly fixed in bis lord and master believing he will safely land him into that haven of res . where he expects to meet his dear companion. A Nephew. C. R. Kluger the Jeweler, 1060 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis, Iml., writes: ”i was so weak from kidney trouble t hat I con id hardly walk a hundred feet. Four bot tli . of Foleys Kidney Remedy cleared myeoin pi. xiun, cured my backach; aml the ’> regularities disappeared, and I can now attend to business every day, and recom mend Foley’s Kidney Remedy to all suf ferers, as it cured me after the doctors and other remedies had failed.” Sold by Hor-ton Drug Go ' FOR SALE, 260 acres hiore or less on Jonesboro road two jailes west of McDonough two story building, four good ten ant houses. two large fauns, line spring near dwelling and pasture adjacent. Mostly level ai d Osage orange fence around farm and also cross fence of same- Rents for 11 Bales cotton. Best stock farm in County. Good time on payments, See me at once. M. C. Lowe A. Kings Little Live Pills are very easy to take, are gentle in action and produce a very pleasant effect, Whenever you need a saive. use Pinesalve Carbolized. There is nothing better for cuts, burns, boils or bruises. Sold by Hrton Drug Co. Z. D. Ward, Stockbridge, Ga. Farm For Sale. 150 acres % mile from Snapping Shoals splendid neighborhood and well located, will he sold before the court house door in McDono ugh Ist Tuesday in Nov. For fur ther information call on or write E. O. Ruson Jackson Ga / BothSaltysovde . Louis Boon, a leading merchant of Nor way, Mich., writes: Three bottles of Fol eys Honey and Tar absolutely cured my boy of a severe cough, and a neighbor s« bov. who was so ill with a cold that the doctors gave him up, was cured by t.ak- Ing Foley’s Honey and Tar,” Nothing else is as safe and certain in results. For saleby Horton Drug Co. Dewey IV,:km Killed at Fucker's Gin. Dewey Milam, the 12 year old s n o Mr - and Mrs. \V. C. Milam, was caught in the lower.shafting of his father’s gin; near Stock bridge on last; Thursday after noon and before the machinery could bo stopped, mot instant death. lie was aboYit tho shafting and :r. acme w»iy h s clothing v, as wound about one of the fast mov ing shaftings and his young life was instantly crushed out. He was a bright and interesting boy not quite 12 years old and was the pride of his fond parents, who are crushed and bowed down by unspeakable grief by this unfor tunate accident. The funeral services were held at tin; Methodist church at Stock bridge on Friday morning and the interim; t was at Old Concord church near Stocknridgo, Rev. M. B. Sams officiating. Horse Kicks Man at Rex. Mr. J. B. Milam, the popular miller at Rex, was kicked by liis horse on last Sunday afternoon and sustained Very painful in juries. He was kicked twice, once on the hip and in tho lower boiVeL and it is feared that he has sus tained internal injuries that have not yetdeveloped. His hosts of friends hope for him a speedy re covery from this severe accident. ML ZION, From the looks of the white blankets last Monday morning showed that .lack Frost visited in oar midst Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. John Ward and daughter, Glade, visited Mr. and Mrs, G. W. Riley Sunday. Mr. Ed Martin, of Atlanta, vis ited his parents, Mr. ; and Mrs. Millard Martin Sunday. Mr. Andrew Ward as bailiff bus been riding for the Court last week and tl-is week. Misses Eniljy find Maygie Stanley visited tlieir cousin Mrs. George Bradberry Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. J, T. Geoego visi ted his Bro Mr. Cus George Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. V. H. McKee have returned to Decatur where they will make their home. Mr. Grady Mitchell visited home folks Friday night. Miss Jannie Guinn, of Atlanta, who has been visiting her cousin Mr. Frank Mitchell and family re turned to her home Saturday night. Miss Mollie Ann Riley, we are sorry to say is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Chas Oglesby happened to a very serious accident last Sun day morning at the home of Mr. Oil Preston’s by falling in the fire and getting her face and head badly burned. Miss Mattie Lou Sneed and Mr. Clark of near Conley were out riding Sunday. Misses Dora and Ophelia Mit chell visited their cousin, Mrs. Mary Palillo Saturday night and Sunday. i 2 Land Posted. This to notify the public that 1 have posted all my lands from hunting, fishing or any way tres passing upon it, under penalty of the law. This Sept 22 1909.— H. M. Amis, McDonough, Ga, PAGES nran npnum 1 1 Lnu*“ 5! IU )» IX i / A mnrritiere of inter*-} t to. quite a huge circle of friends was that, of Miss Esther Head of College Park, to Mr, Samuel Parker Brown, of Luelln, the marriage occurring at the residence of Rev, •1, A. Drewry, o; Griffin, Mr, Drewr'y cfficic ti ng, on Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Head, of College Park, and. is a charming and it ci complished young, woman, and the groom is one of LnoUa’s most popular and substantial young citizens. Tlii; Weekly joins their many friends in best wishes for a long, and happy life. UPCHURCH—TURNfR At ! o’clock on last Sundav afternoon at the home of Rev. J. A. Jackson quite a pleasant sur prise was given to their many friends of the announcement of the rnaraiage of Miss < )ra Upchurch and Mr. E. J. Turner. The bride is a beautiful young woman of much charm of manner and lovliness of character, while the groom is one Beershebu’s staunch and energetic young men. This happy eyent unites two of Henry's most beloved and popular young people, and we join their many host of friends in lust wishes for their future happiness and prosperity. Dr. Lifsey Resigns. Dr. T. A. Lifsey, who was elec ted Professor of Metallurgy and Material Making in the South eastern Dental College, of Atlan ta, lias resigned from that posi tion, so as to devote hit* entire time to bis office at McDonough and be ready at any and all times to wait on his friends when they are in the city. He has just recently fixed up one of the most modern dental offices in the state, having in stalled electrical appliances of the newest types, and has new in struments made after the most approved and modern methods. Foley* Honey and- Tar clears the air passu<:es, stops Ih" irritai ion in tbe ‘hroat soothes the Inflamed membranes, and the most obstinate cough disappears. Sore and Inflamed lungs are healed and stren gthened, and the cold is exp died from the ystem. Refuse any Hut the genuine in the yellow package. For sale by Horton Drug po. Notice. The farmers local union will meet next Saturday afternoon at 7.60 o’clock I'. M. also on the se cond Saturday in Nov. at 2.60 o’clock in tne afternoon, all mem bers are requested to bo present us there will be business that all are interested in. All visiting breathern are cordially invited to meet with us. (y, L. Thrasher, President. Frightful Fate Averted. “I would have been a cripple for life, from a terrible cut on my knee cup,” write* Frank Disberry, Kelliher, Minn, “without Bucklen's Arnica Salve, which soon cured me,” Infalliable for wounds, cuts and bruises, it soon cures Burns, Scalds. Old Sores, Jioils, Skin Eruptions, World's best for Piles. 2oc at All Drug gists. MR. FBI CHON'S OLD HOUSE. Go sea it’s a beauty. It stands out among all its neighbors, because the col oring is so bright and clear. Mr. Eric-on painted with L. <fc M. Paint and says it cost 1-6 less than any before. He bought only 12 gallons of L. <fc M. Paint and 9 gallons of Linseed Oil to mix with it. This made 21 gallons of pure paint, cud cost only ?1.20 per gallon. It’s as ha fid some as the finest in town. The L. o. is sold by; Hampton RuggY Company, if. n pton. h. J. Copeland Mercantile company -o- Donough Ga. $i A YEAR
