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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 4, 1910)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XXXV PRICE-BRANTLEY WEDDING A BEAUTIFUL EVENT. One of McDonough's Fairest Daughters Marries Macon Man Wednesday. The marriage of Miss Lena Price to Mr. Hugh M. Brantley, which occurred a t the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. \V. H. Huling, o n Wednesday evening a t 6 o’clock, was one of the beautiful affairs of the season in McDon ough. The dining room and parlor were thrown into one and were attractively decorated with south ern smilax and yellow chrysanthe mums, a n d .exquisitely worked battenburg pieces-adorned the tables and mantels. The effect of the scene'.was made even more charming b y the mellow candle light from the handsome candela bra. The guests were received by the bride’s sister, Mrs. Huling, attractively gowned in black satin, trimmed in jet, and by Mr. J. 11. 'Varner. The wedding march was played by Miss Ethel Sowell, who wore yellow satin with pearl trimming. The beautiful bride was attired in a travelling suit of golden tan. The bride and groom stood be fore a beautiful bank of ferns, while the Rev. S. R. England, o i Toccoa, pronounced the words which made them one. The happy couple left immed iately after the ceremony on their honeymoon trip to Niagara, the cities of the east and other points of interest. Upon their return, Macon will be their place of resi dence, where the best wishes of a host of friends follow them. Among the guests at the wedding were: Mrs. Brant ley, the groom’s mother, and Miss es Leila and Mary Brantley, his sisters, and Mrs. McLucas and children, all of Macon; and Mr. John R. Price, of Flippen. LITTLE BESSIE McGARITY PASSES AWAY. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. McGarity’s Daughter is Taken by Death.. Little Bessie McGarity passed away Thursday night of last week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. McGarity. She had been sick but little more than a week with that dreaded disease, croup, and ev erything was done in the effort to restore her health. Bessie was a bright and charm ing little girl, who would have been three years of age next February, and her departure is indeed the going out of a light from the home and the bereaved hearts there. Funeral services were conduct ed at the home Friday afternoon by the Rev. W. W. Arnold and the interment was at the McDon ough cemetery. The Weekly joins the host ol friends of the bereaved family in sympathy. Patronise oar Advertisers. Go to W. B. J. Ingram Co. to get your Breech-loading Shot Guns for $4.48. 8" BAPTISTS HAVE A GLORIOUS MEETING. Last Sunday Was a Eanner Day. The services at the Baptist church last Sunday morning were uniqe and interesting and inspiring. It was in the nature of a trumpet blast to all the militant “sbluiers ol the Cross”, who belong to this garnd division of the army of the great King. The services began at 11 o’clock with the devotional exercises, and then Mr. J. B. Brown called the roll of the membership, a n d a proportion responded. Enthusiastic addresses were made by the following speakers on the subjects indicated: Mr. E. M. Copeland, o n “Our Deacons”; Mr. R. 0. Jackson, on “Our Snnday School”; Miss Lilah Copeland, on “Our Women’s Mis sionary Society”; Mr. T. T . Brown, on “Our Laymen-,” The Rev. W. W. Arnold on “Church Member ship.” Singing and the benediction closed the services. Locust OrcDve Locals Miss Carrie Lee Combs Hostess at Halloween Party. A pretty, unique affair of Mon day night was the Halloween party at the heme of Miss Carrie Lee Combs. Invitations were signed by the Black Hand, demanding the presence of the guests who came as marked, white robed phantoms. After th e guests unmasked many interesting Halloween games were played. The rooms down stairs were very pretty with Hallo ween decorations. Punch and fruit were served. Miss Combs’ guests were: Misses Fannie Ellie, Leone McVicker, Allie Gradner, Mattie Joe Pitts, Ophelia Hubbard, Sallie Missie Combs, Lucile Holsombach, An nie Mae Williams, Floy Parr. Messrs. Grady Castellaw, How ell Gardner, Jim Hubbard, Elbert Parr, Walter Hubbard, Julian Mc- Knight, Cary Ragsdale, Wilson Walker, Prof. Gunn and Mr. Wat kins. Miss Lillian Price spent Tuesday shopping in Atlanta. The following lawyers were in our city Saturday arguing motions before Judge Reagan: Messrs. Robert L. Berner, Walter Harris and John R. L. Smith, of Macon; Mr. 0. M. Duke, of Flovilla; Mr. H. M. Fletcher, of Jackson; Judge T. E. Patterson, Mr. Lloyd Cleve land and T. W. Thurman, of Grif fin; Mr. Wise, of Fayetteville; Judge E. F. Dupree and Mr. Em mett Owen, of Zebulon. Mr. G. S. D. MaLaier, one of Hampton’s finest and most enter prising citizens, visited McDon ough Tuesday. Mr. J. C. Craig, of Tussahaw, was in our city Tuesday. Sheriff A. C. Sowell visited the Gate City Tuesday. McDonough, Georgia, Friday November 4, \qio. MRS. A. C. PETERMAN DIES. Estimable Lady Yields to Paralysis at Her Home near Ellenwood. Mrs. A. C. Peterman passed away at her home near Ellenwood Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock', aft<T an illness of but a few weeks. A few Sundays ago she was sud denly stricken with paralysis at Anvil Block church, where she was attending the services. She had to be carried to her home and was never able again to rise from her bed. She was an excellent woman, possessing many beautiinl traits of character, and she leaves many friends who join with the bereaved family in mourning her loss. She is survived by her husband, one son, Mr. Woodward Peter man, and five daughters, Mrs. Em mett Clark, Mrs. Ed Waggoner, Mrs. Lou Scarborough, and Mipses Nettie ana L,ucy Peterman. The funeral and interment oc curred at Cedar Grove church at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning, the Rev. J. A. Anderson conduct ing the services. The lecture by Mr. Camp of the Lyceum Course was given Satur day night at the L. G. I. Audito rium. Miss Minnie Lou Mahone, the guest of Miss Margaret Heflin the past week, has returned to her home at Unadilla. Miss Allie Gardner and Miss Esther Smith spent the week-end in Macon. Mrs. Carl Combs, of Atlanta, the guest of Miss Annis Combs last week, has returned home. Miss Trella Castellaw and Miss Ruth Rape, of McDonough, were me guests oi Mrs. Ed Combs Sun day. Miss Janie Fields anu Miss Adams, of Hampton, were pres ent at the football game between L. G. I. and Stone Mountain Mon day afternoon. Miss Francis Arnold and her mother, Mrs. Dr. Arnold, of Hamp ton, were also present. Mrs. W. 0. Welch is visiting in Atlanta for a few days. Mrs. H. M. Tolleson and Mrs. H. M. Turner spent Tuesday in At lanta. Judge E. J. Reagan visited his sister, Mrs. A. J. Smith, at Con yers, Monday and Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Brown and Mrs. R. A. Sloan attended the “101 Ranch” in Atlanta Monday. Miss A.nnie Nolan will attend the automobile races in Atlanta the latter part of this week and the operas, The Bohemian Girl and Faust. Mrs. Annie M. Nolan and Miss Lizzie Nolan spent Saturday in Atlanta. They Are Working For The Weekly Prizes. Another Week Passes and the Race Grows Warmer Air the Time. STANDING OF THE CONTESTANTS, The workers, in Tho Wr»i !y Contest for the Diamond Rim?;, Sewing Machine, and Bicycle spent another busy we *k, and the votes are still pouring im The race is just becoming spir ited now ana tue triendly rivalry between the candidates is grow ing intense. Let all keep at their work. Those whose standing is not right along near the top should not be discouraged, but take a new start and work harder than ever. There are many old subscribers yet in arrears from whom some body should secure some votes, and there are many who might be secured as new subscribers. Even the very lowest Contest ant in standing has the possible chance to climb to the very top before the Contest ends. See the important announce ment concerning the Contest in another column of this issue. We are thinking of adding an Society Happenlog's Misses Walker Entertain. Misses Ruth and Ruby Walker entertained their friends most charmingly on Monday evening. A delicious salad course was served late in the evening. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Turner Hostess. Mrs. J. G. Smith and Mrs. W. W. Turner entertained the ladies at a “42” party on yesterday after noon at the home of Mrs. Smith. r*:rs. Farrar ar.d Mrs. Turner Entertain. Mrs. Sidney Farrar and Mrs. Homer Turner entertained most charmingly at the latter’s home on last Friday afternoon. Misses Ruth and Ruby Walker presided at the punch bowl in the hall. The game of “42” was played. Later an ice course was served. About fifty-five ladies enjoyed the occasion. List of Letters. Remain in# Undelivered Fom l'he Post Office at McDonough, Ga., For the Period Ending Oct. 23, 1910. S. E. Dailey, P. M. Misses: Knight, Mary; Rawls, Myre; Turner, Lend. Mesdames: Barsu, Lillie; Lew is, Mattie R. Messrs: Coady, Dick. PAGES additional prize, even more valua ble than any now being ■ ff t .d, making a total of four prices hi st cud of three, F it meats the ap proval of the contestants. Here is the s upding on r ni r ~,_ day morning, the 3d instant. Miss Nettie Coukle .‘RCF) Miss Lillie Craig 31X450 Miss Fannie Crumbley 3,950 Miss Gertrude Crumbley )0 Mr. Boce Elliott 19,925 Miss Myrtice Fields 1,150 Miss Mae Glass 4.825 Miss Cora Hand 5,125 Miss Dora Hattaway . 0 Miss Ellen Knight l/>OO Miss Lula Johnson poo Miss Annie Pearl Jones 8,875 Miss Trellis Lane 10,300 Miss Elan Mason \ 7.^5 Miss Byrd Mitchell io,9uo‘ Miss Lucy Moore 30.650 Miss Mattie Morgan 6,850 Miss Anna McKibben 63,475 Miss Lee Wilkins ~,./,o Mrs. W. C. Woods p jo Miss Pendiey Hostess. Miss Evelyn Pendiey e h r tained a number of friends ; a Halloween party Monday c ■ Miss Ruth Turner Entertains. Miss Ruth Turner enter d Saturday evening in honox u ner attractive guest, Miss Potih , of Mi'ledge vilia. Gaines and music were indulged in and refreshments served. Mr. and Mrs. Asa Lemon Hosts. Mr. and Mrs. Asa Lemon enter tained a few friends last F ■ 'ay evening at a delightful ‘“possom” supper. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Turner and Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Lemon. Miss Dunn Hostess. Miss Agnes Dunn entertained the Salimagundi Club on yester day afternoon. Cut the coupon from The Weekly and vote for your choice in the Diamond Ring Contest. Watch our advertising column for bargaint. Misses May and Estelle Wood ward spent last week end in At lanta with friends. $! A Year
