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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 28, 1910)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XXXV 8' MR. DILLARD SAMS A BENEDICT Former Resident of McDonough Weds a Jackson Lady We copy the following from last week’s Pike County Journal con cerning the marriage of Mr. Dil lard Sams, who was for a year or two a resident of McDonough, be ing engaged here in the cotton business, and his many friends here united in congratulating him upon his good fortune: “Mr. Dillard Sams and Miss Lola Edwards, of Jackson, were mar ried in Griffin Sunday, the cere mony being performed by the Rev. Dr. Murray, pastor of the Griffin Presbyterian church. “ Mr. Sams left here last Sunday in an automobile, accompanied by Mr. Lewis Milner and Dr. K. C. Burnley, and went over to Jack son, where the bride was in readi ness for the party, and they left ostensibly for a trip to the big power dam on the Ocmulgee, but came directly on to Griffin and were married. “The bride is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. T. S. Edwards, who served the Methodist church here in 1905, and is well known here where she has many friends who admire her for her many excellent traits. “ Mr. Sams is a son of Mr. J. R. Sams, who has traveled this terri tory as a drummer for many years, . and is a highly esteemed young man. He has just recently ac cepted a position as bookkeeper for Means-Dickson Company and has made many good friends here. The popular young couple have the best wishes of their many friends for a long and happy wedded life.” Stockbridge Circuit For 1911. The fourth Quarterly Confer ence on Saturday, the 22d, closed up the business of the circuit for 1910. The stewards reported the pastor’s salary all paid. The pas tor reported all the missionary assessments paid, leaving a bal ance to be collected for worn-out preachers. Dr. J. H. Eakes com plimented the circuit as making as fine a showing as any charge in the Griffin district so far report ing on the last round. The officers elected for next year are as follows: Stewards: At Stockbridge —S. C. McWilliams; W. W. Milam, Uriah Askew, Ward Crumbley and A. W. Mays. At Bethel —W. G. Callaway; J. W. Thurman, W. N. South, J. W. Pattillo, T. G. Swann. At Union —T. G. White W. 0. Mann, C. P. Aiken, W. A. Bellah; Edgar Cowan. At Wil liams’ Chapel —L. C. Butleu, J. T. Lambert, A. W. Farmer, L. S. Pea cock and Thos. D. Alexander. Sunday School Superintendents: At Stockbridge —W. K. Brannan. At Bethel —W. N. South. At Un ion—W. A. Bellah. At .Williams’ Chapel—H. E. Gray. NOTICE, MASONS. The first degree will be con ferred at the regular meeting of Fraternal Lodge No. 37 F. & A. M., on the first Friday night in No vember. On the following Tues day night, November Bth, the third degree will be conferred. All those qualified are cordially in vited. T. J. BROWN, W. M. McDonough, Georgia. Friday October 28, \pio. Children of Confederacy Meet Friday Afternoon. The Children of the Confed eracy will meet Friday afternoon, at 3 o’clock, upstairs in the Ma sonic building. It is desired that not, only the present members be 'present, but that other children come and join. The impression seems to prevail among some of the children that this excellent organization is not intended for boys, but only for the girls. This is a mistake, but the boys can join and are wanted as mem bers. So go Friday and join and be gin early to be useful in this way. Superior Court Tries Many Casss As we go to press Superior Court is still in session, trying criminal cases. The criminal docket is one of the heaviest in years, and many cases have been disposed of. The grand jury brought in their general presentments and ad journed Wednesday afternoon. Letter From Stockbridge. The Joe Wheeler Chapter U. D. C. will give a barbecue Saturday, October 29. The public are in vited to help a good cause. Miss Myra Berry was in Atlanta Saturday the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank English. Mrs. Berry Hinton and Mrs. Au gustus Swann are attending the U. D. C. convention at Cartersville this week. Miss Hah G. Branan has re turned from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Merritt, in Atlanta. Mrs. Walter Hightower and Mrs. Parks Lee spent last Monday in Atlanta. Beersheba. Did court get you this time? It didn’t me. Fields begin to look like cotton picking season is nearly over, though it is said Bud Wilkerson picked 400 pounds one day last week and toted his own cotton. Messrs. Jack Haines and John Garner and families, of Woods town and Sandy Ridge, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bartlett, of Tussahaw, visited Beersheba rela tives Sunday. Alex Carter broke bread with us Saturday, while patronizing Oliver Jones’ shop. The morning breeze treats us a little cool, and reminds us of the old days when scraped shoats came in fresh from the woods of mornings. Next second Saturday, which will be the last call of Rev. W. J. Debardeleben at Mt. Bethel, un less, when the annual conference meets, he is resentenced. The church people are talking of hold ing a conference among them selves. Notice Patrons. All patrons of McDonough City School are requested to pay their tuition promptly, not later than the tenth of each month, as it takes money to pay the teachers and we have haye no time to come to see you about it. Get certifi cates at Bank of Henry County. J. B. Dickson, Pres. City Board ©l Education. An Exciting Race Is Diamond Ring Contest Contestants Are Working Hard And The Ballots Are Pouring In THE PRESENT STANDING IS GIVEN BELOW The Henry County Weekly’s contest for the Diamond Ring, Sewing Machine and Bicycle is aaousing more interest every day throughout the county. The votes are coming into our office in large numbers every day. The contestants are working like beavers and our readers are re sponding with a spirited interest in the various young ladies in the contest and are paying their sub scriptions in large numbers and new subscriptions are pouring in. We give below the standing of the contestants, as they stand on Wednesday morning, Oct. 26. Let all the contestants keep up their efforts, as more than a month yet remains in which to work, and it is anybody’s race > et. If others not in the race desire to enter, they can get rules and instructions by calling on or ad dressing Frank Reagan, editor and pablisher, McDonough, Georgia. There is yet time for new entries to push even the leaders for first place. The contest closes December 17, almost Christmas. As an additional incentive to the contestants and inducement to new subscribers, we have the follow ing offer to new subscribers: Another Football Game at Locust Grove Monday. In the football game at Locust Grove last Saturday, Locust Grove Institute and Gordon Institute played each other to a tie. It was a beautiful game. For next Monday arf'equally in teresting game on the same grounds is promised. The team from the University School for Boys at Stone Mountain will op pose the Locust Grove eleven. Both are strong teams and the McDonough lovers of the game are urged to come down and see it. Announcement oi Liberty hi’;! Singing. There will be another singing at Liberty Hill on the afternoon of the second Sunday in November, at 3 o’clock. Professor Lee and his three sons, of Clayton county, will be present with their musical instru ments, and the occasion will be a very enjoyable one. Everybody is cordially invited to come. Hampton Buggy is of the best quality in every way. Light run ning and lasting; and harness to go with it. For sale by Edd Goodwin, McDonough, Ga. tf. Cut the coupon from The Weekly and vote for your choice in the Diamond Ring Contest. All who subscribe at any time} between nowand January 1, 1911, for one year, paying SI.OO in ad vance for same, either at this office or to any of the contestants, wiil receive the remaining issues for this year free and will have their paid-up time marked Jan. 1, 1912. By subscribing now you get four teen months of The Weekly for the price of twelve months. This applies, of course, only to new subscriptions received on or after the date of this issue. Standing of contestants Wednes day, October 26, 1910: Miss Nettie Conkle 2,<00 Miss Lillie Craig ____ 21,575 Miss Faunie Crumbley ___.. 2,600 Miss Gertrude Crumbley 8,600 Mr. Boce Elliott !___ . 19,925 Miss Myrtice Fields _ _____ 1,150 j Miss Mae Glass.__ 4,325 Cora Hand 3,125 ! Miss Dora Hattaway 3,750 Miss Ellen Knight j Miss Lula Johnson _ 800 Miss Annie Pearl Jones ___ 725 Miss Trellis Lane 8,100 1 Miss Elon Mason 14,775 Miss Byrd Mitchell 13,8(X) Miss Lucy Moore 30,750 Miss Mattie Morgan 6,850 Miss Anna McKibben 53,750 ! Miss Lee Wilkins 22,425 I Mrs. W. C. Woods ... 2,700 Lillie Gordon Thompson Dies at Grovania. News has reached us of the death of little Gordon Thompson, better known as “Dooley,” which occurred at the home of his sisler, Mrs. Lula Peek Sullivan, at Gro vania, Ga., on the instant. The funeral and interment were at the family burying ground at Henderson. Gordon was a bright boy of but six years, and the many friends of himself and relatives sympathize with the bereaved ones in their loss. Ail Day Meeting at Rex. Sunday, October 30th, will be the next all dav Holiness meeting at Rex. Revs. M. D. Smith, Sam Hayes, J. L. Lofter and Jack Penn, of Atlanta, and Mack Davis and Mack Carnes may be present. A stirring meeting is expected. A basket dinner is in the program and the public is invited to attend. Miss Dorsey Entertains. Miss Leola Doesey entertained the Salamaguiidl Club most de lightfully on yesterday afternoon. For Rent or Sale. 5 room house on Bryant" street. For further information see Mrs. Anna Weaver, or The Weekly, tf. Sterling Silver Chests of 24 pieces, at rock bottom prices at P. B. Cheek, Jeweler. PAGES Si A Year McDonough baptist church Services for Sunday, October 30. 1910. Rhe following is the order of services: 11:00 a. m. Devotional. 11:10. Roll call of membership. J. B. Brown. 11:20. “Our Deacons,” E. M. Copeland. 11:50. “Our Sunday School,” R. O. Jackson. 11:45. “Our W. M. Society,” Miss Lilah Copeland. 11:55. “Our Laymen,” T. J. Brown. 12:10 p. m. “Church Member ship,” W. W. Arnold, 12:30. Song and benediction. Each member is earnestly re quested to attend this service for the church’s sake, and the general public is most cordially invited to be with us. W. W. ARNOLD, Pastor. LJsl of Letters. HeUiainiPfX Undelivered Fom I'he Post Ollioeat McDonough, (in., For *he Period Endin'? Oct,. “M, mo. S. E. Dailey, P. M. Misses Carter, Lucy; Copeland, Annie; Daniel, Della; Evans, Katie; Low, Ida; Moore, Fannie; Nelms, Cleo; Person, Puss. Mesdames Brown, B.; Crowder, Mary; Tate, Mappie; Thrasher, M. M. Messrs. Bevins, W. B.; Ethridge, 11. N.; Laney, J. H.; Miller, Walter; Renfroe, Perry; Stribley, J. W., Jr*.; Stewart M. A. ELECTION NOTICE An election is hereby called by the County Board of Education on Saturday, November 19, 1910, in the school districts of Henry county to elect one Trustee for lull term, and also to fill all vacancies that now exist in all districts. The school house is the proper place to hold said election. Send voters lists and talley sheets to County School Commissioner. Trustees and patrons will please take due notice and comply with above, as law directs. LAWRENCE DUFFY, 11-18 Co, S- Com. T. J. BROWN, Chairman. McDonough, Ga., Oct. 25, 1910. Notice. Wanted —One ambitious young farmer, single, and 20 or 25 years old, to learn Nursery business, who has been used to hard work, willing to push and lead help. Good salary paid to right man. Must be sober with other good habits. Reliable references re quired. Take position Oe.ober 15th or January Ist. A UPSON NURSERIES, Yet ’e, Ga. 10-28. FOR SALE. A plantation containin 1 1 acres, 100 acres in fine s a of cultivation, one half inulait nd and one half gray land. Wei proved, 5 room house, one e room house, one two room Located in 1 1-2 miles of Point, Greene county, C Two public roads run by tb two good wells of water wired in with bob-wire.
