The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934, July 22, 1910, Image 1
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XXXV NORTHERN HENRY TO HAVE GOOD ROADS. The County Convicts Now in Stockbridge District. Several weeks ago Judge A. G. Harris, our excellent Ordinary, began warking the convicts on the roads of Stockbridge District. This is in accordance with his assurance to the last grand jury that he would have them work in every district during the year. Already, within this brief period a great change has been wrought in the Stockbridge roads for the better. For many months the read from Stockbridge to McDon ough had aroused the complaint of all who had to travel it, for it was very bad in many places. This road has now been graded and put in good condition from Stockbridge as far as Long Bridge. Judge Harris tells us that it is his intention to complete this road to McDonough during the winter. The next work in Stockbridge district will be to complete the building of a good hard graded road through to the county line on the north. When this is done, the convicts will be worked in Shakerag and Brushy Knob Dis tricts; and next in Love’s on the road to McDonough, with the view of building a good road to the Shingleroof Camp Ground during the winter, meeting the work done at the other end of fcfiis road in Love’s district. 1 Henry county stands now right in the front rank in rapid devel opment of its public roads, and we have practically just begun. In one important respect our county is not surpassed by any of the counties in its road improve ment. Wherever it is done, it is not merely road working, but it is road building and is a permanent im provement as well as repair. Our permanent work already comple ted demonstrates conclusively that nothing is superior to a good, hard clay surface for roads. Then our efficient Ordinary is doing all work as a part of a gen eral system for the county, and the time is coming when practi cally every yart of our county will be easily accessible over fine roads. Deaths—Jackson. Mrs. J. E. Jackson passed away Sunday morning at six o’clock at her home in McMullens district. Her little infant followed the mother back to the good Giver of Life two hours later. Mrs. Jackson leaves a husband, Mr. J. E. Jackson, to mourn her loss. The funeral was preached at Mt. Carmel Monday morning at 11 o’clock by the Rev. J. E. England, and mother and child were buried together at Mt. Carmel. The Weekly extends its sincere sympathy to the mourning hus band. Mr. and Mrs. Tom McKibben, of Eatonton, are the guests of her parents, Mr. ansl Mrs. J. C. Daniel. Mrs. Ethel Wright is visiting relatives in Atlanta for several days. Miss Blanche Norris, of Atlanta, is the attractive guest of Miss Clara Bright. McDonough, Georgia. Friday july 22 1910. Two New Trains Solve Question. The Kffort to Take Columbus Trains From McDonough Fails, but Fay etteville and Zebulon Get Wliat They Want. The effort made some time ago by the Southern Railway Company to change the route of our morn ing train from Atlanta to Colum bus, and of the night train from Columbus to Atlanta, so that they would run by Fayetteville and leave out McDonough, signally failed. But the towns of Fayetteville and Zebulon get what they ask, in a double daily service. We quote the following from the Pike County Journal: “The new train from Atlanta to Fort Valley in the morning and return in the afternoon will make its initial trip on Sunday, July 24. “It will leave Atlanta at 5:30 every morning, connecting with the Columbus train at Williamson about 7:15 and arrive at Fort Val ley at 9:15 and, returning in the afternoons, will leave Fort Valley at 6:15 and arrive Atlanta at 10 o’clock p. m. The schedule for Zebulon is to arrive here at 7:30 every morning and at 8 o’clock at night. ( “The new train, will doubtless be greeted on its initial run by a large crowd of people from the various towns and stations along the line, which will be proper and all right. “The new train will consist of a combination mail, baggage and express car with a portion of it for negro passengers and a first class coach with smoker for whites. “Thus ends, for the present at least, the contention of people north of Williamson for the divis ion of the Columbus trains via Fayetteville and the objections thereto by Griffin and McDonough and is where those south of Wil liamson “get on” and enjoy a dou ble daily service to Atlanta. “The advent of this train will be received with pleasure by the peo ple along the route and the best wishes for its succes.” This is convenient to McDon ough and Henry county people too. With the new schedule, we can go to Zebulon and Fayetteville and spend the day and return home that night, just as easily as we can spend a day at Griffin. We congratulate the A. & F. towns upon their victory in at last receiving what they deserve. Watermelons—Wanted. The Henry County Weekly gen uinely enjoys a good watermelon. So we are going to offer one year’s subscription free for the largest melon brought to us at The Weekly office. For the second largest we shall give six months subscription free; and for every melon weighing 25 pounds or more, we shall give 3 months subscription. We are now ready for the mel ons. Mr. T. A. Sloan spent Monday in Atlanta. Mrs. Marvin Harper, formerly Miss Florence Carmichael and her little son, Marvin, Jr., are the guests of her sister, Mrs. T. A. Lifsey. Henry County Boy Succeeding. Mr. "Whit. Russell Secures Responsible Position. We are pleased to read the fol lowing article in the last issue of The Jackson Argus, and we join Mr. Russell’s many Henry county friends in rejoicing and congratu lations upon his success: “Mr. Whit Russell, who has been one of the valuable salesmen at the Star Store, has made a deal with the Ham & Carter Company, and will become buyer and man ager of the dry goods department when they move into the new store being completed by Dr. R. W. Mays. He will leave early in August for New York city and oth er Eastern points to buy the fall and winter stock of goods. Mr. Russell has had several years ex perience in the mercantile busi ness, and has worked energeti cally for the valuable knowledge and experience he has acquired and which makes him a valuable man for the responsible position.” McDonough Hears Fiyntand Ross. Both Speak Here Saturday to a Small Crowd. Judge J. J. Flyi)t and Judge John P. Ross spent Saturday in McDonough. In the afternoon both made speeches at the court house in the interest of their can didacy for Congress. Judge Flynt opened in a speech of about an hour. He made a number of references to the other candidates and then spoke of his position on a number of public questions. He was listened to with close at tention throughout. Judge Ross followed in a speech of ths same length. He was par ticularly frank in laying his claims before the voters and made an in pressive speech. The smallest thing of the whole occasion was the crowd. Not more than a hundred probably were out, as the farmers seemed too busy with the grass to come. Mr. L. L. Phillips has placed The Weekly under many obligations to him for a handsome cabbage which he presented to us. It was firm and perfectly sound and weighed ten pounds. Of course, Mr. Phil lips raised it, for he raises the best of everything to eat. He is a gen ial good man as well as a good farmer and we wish him many more years of good crops and big prices for them. Mrs. Delia Crookshanks left Monday for her .home in Atlanta, after several days visit to Mrs. Julia McDonald. Mr. Tom Woodward, and his daughters, Misses Willie and Flo rence, of Grand Island, Florida, are visiting Mr. Woodward’s bro ther, Mr. J. R. Woodward. Mr. Sid Mays is in our city again after several months absence in and about Cordele. He reports the crop prospects in South Geor gia as very gloomy. Mrs. Charles Tidwell, of Atlanta, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cathey. Mr. Talmadge Thompson re turned Tuesday from a week’s visit to relatives in Columbus. Protracted Meeting at Methodist Church. F.xeellent Services Being Held Twicw Daily. Last Sunday a series of services began at our Methodist church, to continue for some time. The pastor, the Rev. J. E. Eng land, is conducting the services, and is preaching powerful ser mons, as is his wont. Repudiating, as in practice and preaching, he always does, every trick and all the pseudo wisdom of the new school of criticism, he preaches the gospel from the old, old Book, whose beginning was before all things. Relying, for its convicting power solely upon the promised Spirit, there is an inspir ation in listening to him. The services are at four o’clock every afternoon and at eight o’clock every evening. Everybody is cordially invited to atfend. Mr. John Hendricks, of New nan, is conducting the singing, and he makes this an inspiring part of the services. Jonesboro Defeats McDonough. Our Boys Play Fine Ball, but Cnn’t Win. The McDonough ball team vis ited Jonesboro Tuesday and tried the mettle of that excellent team of fine players and clever gentle men, and the tale is soon told but not so soon forgotten. McDonough went down in de feat to the tune of 6 to 3. McDonough secured more hits off Archer than the Jonesboro team secured off Nolan, but the latter yielded his in bunches and so suffered more. The feature of the game, was Bowden’s batting, he getting three hits out of as many times at bat. The following is the score: Jonesboro R H S. Iluie, rf - - - 2 2 L. Huie, 2b - - 0 1 Watterson, lb - - 11 G. Huie, ss - -* - 1 2 Reeves, cf - - -10 Lawrence, 3b - - 11 Medlock, If - - -00 Wahoo, c - - - 0 1 Archer, p - - - G 0 6 8 McDonough Sloan, cf - - - 0 1 Gray, rf ... 01 Combs, 3b - - - 0 1 Bowden, c - - - 1 3 Campbell, lb - - 0 1 Woodruff, 2b - - 11 Dickson, ss - -11 Kelley, If - - - 0 0 Nolan, p - 0 0 3 9 Summary, 2 base hits, Wood ruff, Bowden, S. Huie (2); 3 base hits, S. Huie. Umpire, Lawrence. List of Letters. Remaining Undelivered Fom i'he Post Office at McDonough, Ga., For the Period Ending July, 15 1910. S. E. Dailey, P. M. Mesdames, Ellen Woodard, Misses; Ada Bucklue, Mary Jane Homes, Palace Parher, Clara Wil sm, Messrs, L. W. E. Amos, Fred Griffin, Homer Victum. PAGES All Day Singing and Singing Convention Organized. The all day singing at Sharon church last Sunday was a grand success. Not only was the sing ing good but such an orderly crowd made it more enjoyable. The first lesson was led by B. F. Crumbley, 20 minutes. Second by L. M. Cowan, 20 minutes. Third by J. C. Cowan, 20 minutes. The Committee realized by this time that they would not have 20 min utes time for all the leaders, so the time was reduced to 15 min utes. Fourth song led by P. C. Shaw, 15 minutes. Fifth by A. J. Up church, 15 minutes. Sixth by E. W. Shaw, 15 minutes. Noon recess one hour and 15 minutes. After recess for noon the first business was the organi zation of a Singing Convention for Henry county of which I will say more further on. The first lesson after noon was led by A. G. Combs, 14 minutes. 2 T. J. Upchurch, 15 minntes. 3 Sam Rosser, 14 minutes. 4 Mr. Kitchens, 15 minutes. 5 Dink Oneal, 15 minutes. 6 Auby Duke, 15 minutes. 7 W. W. Combs, 15 minutes. 8 Aldine Combs, 15 minutes. The Singing Convention was organized by electing A. G. Combs, president, W. W. Combs, vice president, A. C. Norman, secre tary and taeasurer, and shall be known as “The Henry County Singing Convention.” We think this was a great move for the singing interest of the county. Now we want every lover of music in the county to get in terested and take a part, put your shoulder to the wheel and give it a shove to success. Mt. Carmel and Liberty Hill, as well as all the other churches of the county get on the band wagon. We need you and we think you need this sing ing convention; let every lover of music send their name to the Sec retary, A. C. Norman, Route 1, McDonough, and be enrolled as a member. The President appointed a com mittee of three to find a home for the first session which will be held Friday and Saturday before the second Sunday in September. We will announce the place later. A. C. N, Edward Reagan, son of Judge E. J. Reagan, was in the city yes terday on his way to Macon from a visit to his home at McDonough. He is a member of the South At lantic League and is one or the best baseball players in that league. —Wednesday’s Griffin News. 11. B. Neal, of McDonough, was in the city yesterday. —Wednes, days Griffin News. Mr. W. N. Gilmore, one of Eas tern Henry’s best citizens, was trading in McDonough Wednes day. Mr. W. J. Culpepper has retur ned home from his school duties at Young Harris College away up in the mountains of Nothr Geor gia. Mr. Culpepper is prepariug for the ministery and has one more year at Young Harris. He is a genial and excellent gentle man, with many friends in Henry County who wish him abundant success. He made The Weekly a much appreciated visit Wednes day and left us a dollar. $i A Year.