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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (March 4, 1910)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XXXV McDonough Artists Capture Rockmart. Misses Nolan and Bond and Mrs. Graves Delight Large Audi ence In Concert. The Rockmart. News has the fol lowing to say concerning the coia cert recently given there and the ■sweet singing and playing of Misses Annie Nolan and Ladie V. Bond and of Mrs Grave’s skill as an accompanist: “The concert Friday evening given by the Craig -Gowham band was rightly called Grand Concert. The people of Rockmart have yet io be disappointed in an entertain men 1 , by the band. They not. only furnish the best of music them selves, bnt they secure the best to be bad in other Hnes. “The vocal soloist, for the even ing, Miss Nolun, of McDonough, is a real artist and possesses a sweet, voice of unusual quality. Her sele ction from Faust wa* followed hy an encore while she was called back upon the stage twice when she sang “With My Dear”. Mrs. Graves, also of McDonough, who played her accompaniments, is a highly accomplished pianist and showed that she is perfectly at home with her instrument. No number on the program was more enjoyed than the “Poet and Pea sant” by Misses Nolan and Ludie Y. Bond. The duet was benntifullv rendered, every tone being brought out clearly and sweetly. Miss O’Bryan, of Rome, won much favor by her two selections in dia lect, being encored both times. “The large audience expressed their pleasure and appreciation by loud and long upplaiis*;.” ** The host of McDonough friends of these accomplished favorites here are too well acquainted with their gifts to he surprised at the ovations they received. For dur ing recent years Miss Annie Nolan has charmed our people at concert and at church with her beautiful voice, and Miss Ludie V. Bond and Mrs. Grrves have also played their way into our hearts with their de lightful music. Whittaker Announces for Tax Collector. This week’s issue contains the announcement of Mr. J. W. Whit taker, of Sandv Ridge District, as a candidate for Tax Collector. Mr. Whittaker is well known over the county, and is a men or genial personality and ample abil ity to fill the office he seeks In the last campaign he polled a good vote and made many friends, who predict for him this time even much more strength. Come to Hampton—Mrs. J. E. Lyons has just received her new Embroideries and the prettiest line of Millinery ever shown in any small town. BROWN & BROWN, ATTORNEYS-AT-L A W, McDonough, Ga. Miss Olive Walker is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. T. Carmichael. Mr. K E. MeMalien, of Hampton, visited McDonough Thursday, and put into active circulation a dollar by paying for The Weekly. Mr. j McMullen is one o f onr best and | busiest farmers, as active in sym-1 pathy with every good enterprise as he is active on his farm. r* Mr. J. D. Bowen, of Love’s, vis ited onr city Tuesday and encour aged us with a dollar. 10 LOCAL ITEMS. Judge J. A. Drewry, of Griffin, attended County Court here Wed nesday Mr. J. W. C®lpepper, of Locnst Grove, came to McDonough sale day and converted a dollar into a year of The Weekly. Mr. J. W. Branan. of the Sixth! spent Tuesday in McDonough. He gave us a pleasant call and availed himself of our clubbing rates on subscriptions. Full line of new spring good l -’ ready for your inspection. T. A. Sloan & Co. Judge E. F. Dupree, of Zebulon. was in McDonough a few hours Tuesday morning, en route to Jackson. He reports that he is receiving many encouraging re ports in his for Judge of the Superior Court. Mr. Henry Crowell of Atlanta was in this city last Sunday. Millinery, Embroideries and no tions in thelatest fads at Mrs. J. E. Lyons, Hampton, Ga. Mr. J. W. Jenkins, of Locust spent Tuesday in our city and placed a dollar in The Week ly’s lean larder. Mrs. Mary Alexander and Mr. A. N. Browui who have been on a ten days visit to Florida, returned home this week. Mrs L A. Turner and Miss El lene Neal will leave next week on an extended visit to Mr and Mrs. J. G. Craft of Hartwell Ga. The Salmngnrtdi Club was de lightfully entertaiired on last. Thursday afternoon by Misses Agnes M ini Hebm Dnnn Misses Lillian and JnnieHendrix of Macon are the guests of Colonel and Mrs. E. M. Smith for several weeks, v Tho U. D. C.s held a spelling bee at the court bouse last Friday evenirg Mrs. J. B. Dickson and Miss Lilly Stilvvell clicse sides and some finespelling was indulged in. Messr. Lamar Tigner and Alf Fouelie w T ere the last left standing on each side, Alf finally winning by a scratch. It was a pleasant occasion to a fairly large attend ance. Mr. Eugene McMichael of Jack son, visited his McDonough friends last Sunday. He is now do ing well in the responsible posi tion of assistant cashier of the new national bank at Jackson, and his many friends here rejoice in his well merited success. KEEN Kufcter tools will give you satisfaction. If you don’t believe it, give them a trial You’ll be con vinced and become a steady Keen Kutter customer. See them in B. B. Carmiehael & Sons Hardware window. Mrs. Ernest Smith was the de lightful hostess at a small Bridge parry this week. Those sharing Mrs. Smith's hos] itality were: Mr. and Mrs. Julian Weems, Misses Julia Pope, Ellene Neal, Agnes Dunn ; Judge Brown, Messrs. La mar Tigner, Edd Reagan. Wo have our Spring Millinerv in and will be ready to serve you in the line next Monday, Mrs. Scott will bo with ns again this season. It is nseless for us to tell you about he# ability as you al ready know. T. A. Slban & Co. Dr R J. Arnold, of Hampton, spent Wednesday in McDonough. Doctor Arnold reports Hampton as still growing. The Doctor is one of that live town’slivest end most genial citizens. McDonough, Georgia, Friday march 4, 10 . Teachers Have an Inspir ing Meeting. The Henry County Teachers Association held its regular mon thly meeting last Saturday m the McDonough City School Audito rium, as previously announced. Prof. W. D. Greene, the President presided, and Prof. W R. Fuller ton acted as Secretary Pro Tom, in the absence of the Secreiary. Miss Christine S. Parks whose illness prevented her attending. Full urogram, as previously pub lished and sent out to the teachers was carried out. The discussions of the assigned subjects were cap ably and illummatingly handled by the leaders; and the teachers eenerall;' entered into the discussion with spirit and enthusi asm. All present joined in announc ing tho occasion and the program an inspiration, and the morning was one of combined profit, and pleasure These monthly meetings are proving to be excellent in many wavs, Instructive in methods of teaching beyond compare, they also bring the teachers together socially and enable each to realize that ho is not alone in facing the trials and problems of the school room. The following teachers were present: Misses Edna M. Stephens, Julia Pope, Jettie Bunn, Susie Wood ward, Cieo Farnsworth, May Woodward, Miny Austin, Fiance's Morse, Carry Lee Combs, Essie Rosser, Trolla Carte] law, Inez Farris, L turn Smith, Ealon Jef fares, Myrtle Clements, Edyt.be Wliifo, PAorehie Morrison, Fe'ieia Morrison, Clara Bright, Ruth Rape, Ola Russell, Ruth Downs, May Russell. Annie Flake, Opbe* lia Banks, Ella "Dailey, Bess Mc- Leroy, Kate Glass, Lilia Richard son. Elizabeth Stephenson, Eliza beth Leverett, Lydia Adamson, Annio Adams, Annie Austin, Mrs, O. E Ham, Mrs. B. W. Reynolds ; Messrs, O. W. Johnson, 8. S. El liott, R. P. Young, G. C. Clark, C. P. Aiken, T D. Harkins. W. Fred Gunn, T S. Mason, G. H. Bai’ey, J. S. E. Range, T. J. Richardson, W. D. Green, W. R. Fullerton; also the following visitors ; Messrs W S. Young and P. L. Johnston, of Spaldin ” County ; and onr own little MiSvSes Sadie Dnffey and Mollie Whitehead. Mr. Howell Adams, of Luella, attended County Court here Wed nesday. Mr. Charley Fargason, of Mc- Mullens District, spent Tuesday in McDonough. \ Oxford ties, Sandals and pumps in all the all the latest styles, drop in and see tl etn. T. A. Sloan & Co. Mr. J. M. Johnson, of Locust Grove, visited McDonough Tues day. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelley, of Atlanta, spent Sunday with the former’s parents, Mr. ami Mis W. B. Kelley. Miss Stella Russell, of Julia, has been visiting Mrs. Xv. B Kelley for several dt.vs. Mr, C V. Henley, of Lnella, and his bright little son Kendrick, came to McDonough Tueseay and Came to see ns too. Mr. Henley also converted a dollar into w year's subscription. Mr. A. B Mitcham, of Hampton, paidourcitya business visit last Wednesday. Mr. Lum Williams, of Atlahta spent sale day in McDonough. Pleased With Phones And Thanks Star. Longstreet Subscribers are Deli ghted With Beii Teleph one Service. Editor The Star : As both The Star and the gentlemen connec ted with the Southern Bell Tele phone Company have been so kind and helpful in vour efforts to se cure ior us tho service in Long street section, we here and now wish to thank you. ' r bo Longstreet Company, in meeting assembled, unanimously voted to exteud to yon their sin cere thanks for the valuable ser vieo. To those wlio contemplate establishing the rural phone s} s tern .vo wish to state that, we were living away down in tho Flatwoods section of Elbert county, almost cut off from everywhere. Ye could not communicate with our Physician and could hear nothing from the markets of the world. It is altogether different now. In case of sickness we can immedi ately summon a physician and can always keep posted with the mar ket. price of our products. Every hour in the day we can converse with our friends in Elberton and elsewhere. Land has advanced in price a good deal since the telephone was instituted in our section and we owe much to th • telephone people, the citizens of Elberton and The Star for securing the line. We have a regularly organized company and keep men in our em ploy to look after the repair and other things necessary for good telephono connection with the joutskte world. The'company has also adopted a constitution, by laws, etc., and is under a tegular board of control, which consists of th(t*H*|llowing gentlemen: , 8. H Jones, President; B. F. Harper, Vice-president; L. A. Fic qnette, Secretary ;G. H. Brough, Treasurer ; Directors, W. J. Jones, J J Balehin, R. H . Childs, and J. C. Spearman.—Communicated. Mr, T. W. Spinks, of Atlanta, visited his brother, Mr. George Spinks, hero last Tuisday He visited The Weekly while here and added a dollar to our mite of money. Mr G. C. Wise, of the Sixth was in McDonough Wednesday and came to see ns and divided some of his wealth with us. Mr. Wise is one of the most capable and clever farmers of the county’s younger men and believes in making the soil pay tribute to brains and brawn. Mr. John Asa Wells the veteran bailiff of Lowe’s District, visited McDonough Wednesday. Mr. Wells is a young man but one of onr oldest bailiffs in point of ser vice, and a good one too. Mr. H. C. Alexander, of the Sixth, spent Tuesday in our city. Mr. W. T. Stanfield, of Hamp ton, paid a visit to McDonough and a dollar to The Weekly last Friday. Mr. W. J. Bowen, cf Love’s, was in our city Tuesday and made onr heart glad with a good honest dol lar, Messrs. Lemon Brothers spent Wednesday in Atlanta putting in their stock of supplies and access ories in connection with then agency for the Cadillic automobile advertised in this issue of The Weekly. The Hon. E. M. Smith spent Wednesday ih Jonsboro, attending Superior Court. PAGES Mrs. Thomson and Mrs. Johnson Entertain. Mrs. R. L. Johnson and Mrs Zachry Thompson entertained all their neighbors at a unique party Wednesday afternoon. All guests, having been n.ques ted to bring thimbles, were given materials and the task of piecing a qnilt. How nimble fingers did fly. The kind hostossns mixed work and play in proper propor tion and then added to tie other pleasures delicious refresl.n cuts. Those enjoying their charming hospitality were ; Mesdames Fin mu Walker J. C.. Daniel, Will Stewart., Lon MoGarit.y, M. A. Norman, Lilah Copeland, and E, J. Ren gun. DEATHS. Mrs. Phrenic Wilson died at her home near Noah’s Ark ho t Mon day night at 11 o’clock, after a long illness. The remains wore interred at Noah's Ark. aft< r fun eral services conducted «bv the Rev. J. E. England Mrs. Wilson whs about Co years of age and a woman of deep piety and was loved by all tlio commun ity. She is survived by six sons and one daughter. Mrs. Nancy Moseley passe d away at her home in Love’s District last Monday. Though about 70 years of age, she died very sud denly, contracting pneumonia only a short time before her death. • Funeral services were conducted by Elder E. Oglesby at Ozius church at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning, after which the remains were buried at Ozius burial ground. Mrs. Moseley was the widow of the late Mr. Bird Moseley, and was a devout Christian woman, whose good deeds live after licr. She leaves two daughters and one son to uiorrn her d<q arluro. Rev. Sam Campbell and wife are visiting liis mother for a few days. Rey. Campbell is on bis wuy to New York win re he will sail with a party for Palestine, Egypt, Italy and other places of note in Europe and Africa, also he will see Pas sion Play at Oberammergau, Mrs. Campbell will spend one n 01 th in New York and one in Washington D. C. with relatives. Later she will return to McDonough and wait Mr. Campbell’s return. Mr. R. C. Hearn, of Routed, vis* ited onr city Thursday and left us the wherewith for a year’s sub scription. Rumor remarks that we are to have several other warm political races this year, not yet announced. Mr. Joel Bankston rein* mhered The Weekly with a dollar Tues day. He is now in his fine new shop and again doing his excellent work. Only 32 days left to register. Don’t delay longer. Mr. Scip Speer, onr fellow townsman, remembered ns this week with real coin of the realm for his subscription. Mr. £peer is a genius in his line and has an in timate acquaintance with real high class printing, for that’s the kind he produces. s We regret to learn that Dr. N. J. Langston’s condition is now critical, with little hope 11,at life can last more than a day or two longer. He has been ill for a long time but has rapidly grown worse during the last few days. a year
