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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 16, 1910)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XXXV JUDGE GEORGE GLEATON IS DEAD. Father of Former MeHonoiigh Attor ney l’msts Aw»y »t M Conyers Homs. We copy the following from the Constitution of Tuesday: —“Judge George W. deaton, of this place died at 1:30 a. m., September 12, after a severe ill ness of two weeks’ duration. Judge Gleaton was 65 years old and leaves a wife and four child ren —Colonel John S. Gleaton, of Atlanta, W. S. Gleaton, of Louis ville, Ky.; Miss Lucy and Miss Sallie Fannie Gleaton, of Con yers. He was a very prominent attorney and a Confederate sol dier. Funeral will be Tuesday afternoon, September 13* it 4:30 p. m.” Judge Gleaton was well knowq in McDonough and Henry county. His son, Mr. John S. Oteaton, lived here for several years and practiced law here, and Judge Gleaton himself often visited his son and was a practitioner at the bar here. He also leav§# two brothers living in this county, Messrs. C. C. and T. J. Gleaton. Judge Gleaton was a Confed erate veteran and a gentleifcan of the old school, of excellent char acter and high ability in his chos en profession. His many friends in Henry county join with the bereaved family and brothers in sympathy. A. P. 3, “The good old summer time” is drawing to a close, and many of the good things of that season are playing out. Cotton picking is beginning to furnish employment to the peo ple. Messrs. Austin and Bartlett have returned from the low coun try with their saw mill machinery, which they will operate a while in the home land of Henry now. Rev. W. J. Debardeleben preached excellent sermons to his Mt. Bethel flock Saturday and Sunday, and their home raised' evangelist, Rev. Ed Cowan, did the same Saturday night and Sun day night. Mrs. .Elbert Andrews and son, Paul, of Rockdale, visited rela tives in Beersheba and attended' 1 services at Mt. Bethel from Fri day till Monday. Mr. Bob Smith and family, of Rockdale, visited Mr. Frank Strawn and family Sunday. They brought some song books with them and dispensed some excel lent vocal music. We had with us at this station Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bledsoe and children. And Mon day morning, Mrs, W. H. Austin and children, and afternoon, Mrs. Will Lane and children and Mrs. Walter Evans and children. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Hooten are entertaining a young lady vis itor from fairy land this week. Mrs. J. A. Presson is on a visit to relatives in Alabama and Mr. Presson is taking advantage of her absence to have their home repaired and improved. - Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Jor.es vis ited relatives in Butts Sunday and went shopping to Jackson Monday. A. P. S. 8 Daughters of the Confederacy to Meet Again. Mrs. T. J. Brown, President of the Charles T. Zachry Chapter, United Daughters of the Confed eracy, requests that all members be present at the regular meeting in the Chapter’s club room in the Masonic Building on the afternoon of the fourth Thursday in Septem ber a t 4 o’clock, a s important business is to be considered. Miss Ella Harrell returned from her visit to Palmetto via McDon ough and left here Thursday for Albany, to resume her school du ties. Miss Annie Nolan will spend the week end in Atlanta as the guest of Miss Laurie Benning. Mr. M. R. Johnson, of Jackson, is engaged this week in adding to the interior beauty of The Bank of Henry County, by some artistic decorating. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Smith and little daughter, Louise, and Mr. Smith’s mother visited Atlanta Monday. Miss Hattie Sue Lowe spent Tuesday in Atlanta. Miss Cora Betts spent .Wednes day in Atlanta. Society ttiappeeiegs Mrs. J. M. Carmichael Entertains Mrs. James M. Carmichael was a most charming hostess last Fri day afternoon. The rooms and hall were attrac tive with their decorations of nasturtium and jardineers of ferns and beghnias. There were eight tables of pro gressive dominoes. Punch was served by Misses Alla B. Carmichael and Helen Dunn. Later delicious sandwiches, pickles and sherbet were served. Those invited were: Mesdames J. F. Wall, T. A. Lifsey, Howard Carmichael, Lawrence Duffy, E. J. Reagan, Zachry Thompson, Robt. Johnson, Roy Turner, Julia Mc- Donald, Sidney Farrar, Tom Pat terson, R. H. Hankinson, Paul Turner, Homer Turner, Joe Smith, T. A. Sloan, Will Turner, D. T. Carmichael, Alex Brown, Ben Neal, E. M. Smith, J. G. Smith E. M. Copeland, Fouche Lemon, Asa Lemon, Green Copeland, Arthur Stewart, Annie Nolan, Henry Wil liams, J. B. Norman, Henry High tower, R. A. Sloan, Lon Sowell, J. A. Simpson, J. B. Dickson, J. A. Fouche, H. B. Carmichael, M. C. Lowe, George Wright, Will Van deventer, Will Welch, Miss Nena Tye. W.rs. Reagan Hostess. Mrs. E. J. Reagan entertained the ladies at a “42” party yester day afternoon as a compliment to Mrs. J. B. Settle of, Jackson. The ladies were received on the lawn, and were served with punch by Misses Eleen Neal and Ruby Walker. Progressive dominoes were en joyed for some time. Cream and cake were served at the conclusion of the game, and W. B. J. Inrgram. McDonough, Georgia. Friday septehber i 6, h>io. ANOTHER PARTNER IN HORTON DRUG COMPANY. Dr. Arnold Buys Stock in This Excellent Institution. Dr. E. T. Arnold, who has been with the above named company for a long time, has now bought an interest in the same and will locate here permanently. He needs no introduction, for he is now well known to the trade and the public generally. When he came here two years ago, he was a perfect stranger; but by his quiet, courteous manner to those with whom h e comes i n contact and his close attention to business, he has become popular at his place of business, and now numbers his friends by the score. He will continue to conduct the prescription department, and all who have prescriptions to fill will find him a specialist in this line, as he is a graduate of one of the best schools of pharmacy in the coun try, and is thoroughly competent to fill any prescript,on. The company has done well with his services as an employee, and expects to do even better with him as a partner, and will apprec iate the continued patronage of its many frieddsand customers. Mrs. Horton Hostess. Mrs. B. E. Horton entertained in her usual charming way at “42” Monday afternoon. A delicious salad and ice course was served. Among those present and en joying Mrs. Horton’s hospitality were: Mrs. Lifsey, Mrs. Copeland, Mrs. Hightower, Mrs. Arnold, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Hooten, Miss Beulah Atkinson and Miss Clara Bright. Payne--Greer. Miss Juliette Payne and Mr. Jes se M. Greer were happily united in marriage Sunday afternoon at the residence of Judge Robt. Chappell, Judge Chappell officiat ing. They are two of Rocky Creek community’s popular and well j known young people and a host I of friends extend best wishes. The bride is the accomplished I duugiiiei Ox iur. and i>u*. L. A. ! Payne, and the groom is the : youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. j T. Greer. Mr. and Mrs. Greer are making | their home for the present with I the groom’s father near Rocky | Creek. Mrs. Phil Pruitt Hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Pruitt enter | tained the young people delight- I fully on last Saturday evening. Games, music and conversation ! were enjoyed. Those present were Misses 'Nora Smith, Kathleen Smith, 1 Fjoy Davis, Imogene Jenks, Lucy Harrison, Elizabeth Biissitt, Birdie Barham, Kate Ellis, Lila Pruitt. Messrs. Alvin Davis, R. B. Har rison, Sam Harkness, Sam Ellis, McGoliough Bhssitt, Mr. Stall t worth, of Griffin, Oscar Smith, i George Moore, L. H. Moore, Clint- I on Crawford, Tom Harrison. Smyrna Items. Miss Leila Farmer was the guest of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Dodson, of Atlanta. Miss Annie Townsend was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Pearl Farmer, part of last week. Several attended the fish fry Saturday. Miss Alberta Walcott and sister are spending a while in Conyers with their friends and relatives. Mr. J. M. Leftwich and family are going to move to Redan an other year. He has rented out the place where he now lives. Miss Palestine Parker has re turned home after a month’s visit to her brother. Mr. J. M. Leftwich and wife vis ited Mr. J. M. Pair and family last Sunday. The show that was given at Smyrna academy last Thursday night was enjoyed by all that were present, except those that were scared by the cloud that was com ing up. The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Ben nett last week and carried away her mother, Mrs. Gilmore, to a world beyond. A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. Georgia Girl. Progress Movements. Mr. and Mrs. Dalton McCul lough visited the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hand, Sunday. Miss Maud Stephenson, of near Hampton, is the guest of friends and relatives here this week. Mr. and Mrs. George Pritchett, of Mt. Carmel, visited Mr. Henry Mitchell and family Sunday. Miss Dennis Fields, of Flippen, spent Monday night with Miss Estelle Alexander. Miss Annie Stephenson returned to her home Sunday afternoon, after a week’s stay with her brother, Mr. Jim Stephenson. We are glad to know that Mr. W. M. Alexander has about recov ered from his severe illness of typhoid fever, but his daughter, Nellie, is still very ill. We hope they will soon be well again. Mr. and Mrs. George Adamson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Exum. Little Miss Kate Burch, of Flip per., visited little Miss Nellie Alex ander, a while Sunday afternoon. The ice cream supper given by Mr. Walter Hand Saturday night was highly enjoyed by all present. • Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Alexander attended the barbecue at Rex Wednesday. List of Letters. Remaining Undelivered Fom i'he Post Offieeat McDonough, Ga., Forihe Period Ending Sept. 12, 191 u. S. E. Dailey, P. M. Misses: Martin, E. A. Mesdames: Ashcraft, L. J.; Cal loway, Mattie; Neal, Maggie; Wise, Lillie. Messrs: More, J. H.; Macon, L.; H.; Preston, Mac; Turner, R. V. i PAGES $' A Year LOCUST GROVE HAS A NEW BANK. Has Just Opened With Excellent Officers and Directors. The progressive little city of Locust Grove has taken another long stride forward and now boasts a right new bank. It is the Citizens’ Bank and opened its doors on the Bth in stant in the store of the Hon. R. C. Brown, which will be its home temporarily until permanent quar ters are provided. The bank is organized with a capital stock of $30,000.00, and an unusually strong corps of officers and directors. Mr. John L. Gardner is the president, and Professor Claude Gray, the vice-president. Both are local men and well and favor ably known in the town and county. The Cashier, Mr. J.C. McKnight, hails from Senoia, but has con ducted the affairs of a number of banks in other towns with suc cess. He is also a genial gentle man whom it is a pleasure to meet. The directors are as follows: Messrs. J. L. Gardner, L. O. Benton, W. I. Parr, C. H. Castel law, G. B. Childs, W. A. Combs, W. H. Bailey, and Dr. J. A. Combs. We congratulate the city of Lo cust Grove on adding one more excellent institution to its already excellent banking facilities oud wish for them abundant success. Stockbridge. Miss Ilah G. Branan returned home last week from a visit to relatives in Atlanta. Miss Lollie Bell Patillo returned to Atlanta Sunday, having been the guest of Miss Ilah Branan the past week. Mrs. Margaret Frazier is the guest of Mrs. James Hightower. Misses Florence and Felecia Morrison spent the week-end at their home in Jackson. Miss Annie Nolan, of McDon ough, was the guest of Mrs. W. W. Ward last Monday. Rev. L. B. Field went to the Presbytery Tuesday, returning to Stockbridge Thursday to continue his part in the protracted meeting which is in progress at the Pres byterian church here. Rev. James Bradley has preached, some able sermons. Services will continue until next Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Britt, of Atlanta announce the birth of a daughter. Mrs. Britt before her marriage was Miss Jennie Branan, and was one of our attractive young women. Mrs. Rosa Lee Ellison returned home last week, after an extended trip in the Northeast, in company with Miss Mary Ola Lee, of At lanta. » Mr. R. A. Hemphill, of Atlanta, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Walden last week. Miss Ruth Clark will have as her dinner guests on Friday Miss Lillian Hightower, Miss Carrie Gossett, Rev. L. B. Field, Mr. Hor ace Hawkins and Mr. A. G. Smith.
