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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 6, 1911)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XXXVI 8 JUDGE REAGAN RESUMES THE PRACTICE OF LAW Officers of Flint Circuit Pay Him Beautiful Tribute Christmas. On Monday 'Judge Reagan re turned to the practice of law. He has opened his office in McDon ough for the present, in the Ma sonic Building. He resumes the practice of his profession upon voluntarily retiring from twelve years as Judge of the superior courts of the Flint Circuit. From every county in the cir cuit have come to Judge Reagan expressions of appreciatien of his service on the bench in the form of resolutions and gifts. The kindness and affection of the officers of the circuit was ex pressed most beautifully on Christ mas day in the form of a large and beautiful silver platter, appropri ately engraved. Accompanying the gift came the following letter of such tender sentiment and noble thought: December 25th, 1910. To Judge E. J. Reagan; Judge, Su perior Courts, Flint Circuit, Mc- Donough, Georgia: In memory of our long and pleas ant association, and as a token of our appreciation of your abilities as a judge, your faithfulness as an officer, your integrity as a man, your mercy to the unfortunate, your loyal citizenship, and upright life, we present you this silver platter. May you abound in health and prosperity is the sincere wish of your friends: J. W. Wise, 0. H. B. Bloodworth, W. E. H. Searcy, Dean Murphy, W. H. Wheaton, J. W. Graham, Jno. O. Ponder, • C. E. Bethel, B. P. Bailey, W. W. Wilson, L. D Hutson, C. L. Howell, T. S. Holland, F. B. Brown. Such a handsome gift and the even more beautiful letter of course touched Judge Reagan very deeply, as evidenced by his reply to each of the donors, of which the Griffin News publishes the following to Clerk W. H. Wheaton, of Spalding county: McDonough, Ga., Dec. 26,1910. Mr. W. H. Wheaton, Griffin, Ga. Dear Mr. Wheaton: —I cannot begin to express to you and your associates one-half the apprecia tion I felt for the beautiful platter presented to me on Christmas day. On retiring from office there is nothing sweeter to me than tne knowledge that I possess the friendship and good will of the of ficers of the court, those who know me perhaps better than any one else. I beg to assure you that I will always treasure this friend ship as one of my valuable posses sions. This is indeed a handsome present,and the sentiment accom pansing it is so sweet and noble. I shall preserve it forever and treasure it as a memento of the McDonough, Georgia, Friday January 6, wjf. happy days we have spent together as an official family. Though sun dered now officially, I trust that this does not mean that we are to be separated otherwise, but that we may meet often in this life, and “after life’s fitful fever is over” that we may all meet beyond the river and rest together “under the shade of the traes. Wishing for you and yours all the good things of life, I am Sincerely your friend, E. J. Reagan. The following editorial is from the pen of the kindly and genial Editor of the Griffin News: “The editor of this paper has been the recipient of two many kindnesses of a personal nature at the hands of Judge Reagan to re frain from saying a friendly word of the retiring judge of the Flint circuit. In the court room his fair ness and impartiality may have been questioned by some dis gruntled ones, but always, as far as could be seen in nearly ten years practice—we have never considered him anything but a just judge. He certainly loved to en force the law and he was always to be had whenever a lawyer wanted a special hearing. He gave close attention to all the business of his court and it is but justice to a faithful servant to say that he v r as efficient, upright and honest in all his official actions. Politics may have caused him to have those who cherish small ani mosities against him, but in the broad field of his judical position he was a splendid and fearless of ficer and to say this much is his due. We extend him Christmas greetings and best wishes for his success at the bar to vhich he now returns.” Little Annie Bledsoe Meets Tragic Death. Annie Claude, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Bledsoe, met her death by fire at her parents home in Broxton on Saturday night of Christmas week. The little one was about to re tire to perhaps dream of Santa Claus’s coming, when her clothing caught fire and the flames burned out the tender life before aid could reach her. The remains were brought to McDonough Sunday evening and were interred in the McDonough cemetery, Monday morning after funeral services at the Baptist church. The little girl was but six years of age and was a great joy to her parents,who now sit in the shadow of this great sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Bledsoe, both resi dents of this county all th Jr lives, until their removal to Broxton a few years ago, have many friends back at the old home who mourn with them and sympathize with them in their bereavement. locals. Professor Landrum, of At- I lanta, visited his daughter, Mrs. J. J G. Smith, during the holidays. Mr. Tymon Bowden visited Hampton Christmas day. Mr. Fred Kelley yjsited his pa rents here Christmassy Messrs. Fred Walker, Tommie Tolleson, Arthur Bowden and Paul Turner, Jr., attended a party in Griffin on Tuesday evening of last week. Miss Mary Barker, of Atlanta, spent the holidays in our city, the guest of Miss Lizzie Nolan. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Parham, of Hampton, visited relatives here this week. Mr.»and Mrs. R, A. Sloan and Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Browm spent several days at Warm Springs dur ing the holidays. Miss Delia Cruickshanks, of At lanta, was the guest of relatives here a few days last week. Mrs. T. A. Lifsey entertained two tables of dominoes on Monday af ternoon of last week. Mr. Harry Dunn visited his par ents here this week. Mr. Lum Ingram spent a few days here during the holidays. Miss Clara Bright, who is teach ing in Sandy Ridge district, spent the holidays here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Bright. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Daniel enter tained at a family dinner on Tues day of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Copeland had as their guests on Tuesday of last week, Mr. and Mrs. Aldine Comb§, of Locust Grove, Dr. and Mrs. Walter Copeland, of Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Zack Copeland, of Elberton. Mrs. Annie Nolan, Miss Lizzie Nolan and Mr. Q. R. Nolan went over to Covington to attend court on Wednesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Cartni chael and children spent Christ mas day near Griffin with Mrs. Carmichael’s parents. Misses Agnes and Helen Dunn visited in Atlanta Tuesday of last week. Miss Essie Sanders, of Griffin, spent a few days last week with Miss Eunice Tarpley. Miss Sarah Hooten, of Atlanta, spent Christmas week as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Hooten. Miss Annie May Atkinson spent last week in Atlanta. Mr. Albert Saunders, of Griffin, was a visitor to our city on Wed nesday of last week. Mr. Homer Harris visited Griffin last week. Messrs. Fred Walker and Fannie Tolleson attended the masquerade party in ftriffin last Friday night. Miss Edna Van Deventer had as guests last week Misses Aline Williams and Anna Bell Thompson, of Woodoury. Miss Birdie Nette Manley, o p Jackson, spent last week with Mrs. J. A. Fouche. Mr. Pierce Stewart spent the Christmas holidays visiting one of his schoolmates in Florida. HaWpeoimig^ Miss Knight Dines Her Friends. Miss Ida Lou Knight was hostess to 30 of her friends at a turkey dinner on last Friday. Miss Van Deventer Hostess. Miss Edna Van Deventer enter tained a few friends delightfully on Thursday evening of last week, as a compliment to her visitors, Misses Williams and Thompson, of Woodbury. New Year Dance. The New Year Dance in the Ma sonic Temple on last Friday eve ning, was a bright close to the se ries of dances which have been enjoyed for the last two months. Punch was served. The chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Turner, and Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Lemon. Miss Carmichael Hostess. Miss Alla B. Crrmichael was host ess to the Salamagundi Club and the young men of the town on Thursday afternoon of last week. The game of “42” was enjoyed for some time, and then a salid course, followed by Charlotte Runse, and cake was served. Miss Carmichael was assisted in entertaining by her mother, Mrs. B. B. Carmichael, and by Mesdames Talmadge, Harris, and James Car michael. Miss Tolleson Hostess. Miss Eva Tolleson entertained at dinner on Wednesday evening of last week. Her guests were: Misses Rosa Lee Brown, Lemmie Thrasher; Messrs. Arthur Bowden, Tommie Tolleson, and Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Tolleson. Mr. and Mrs. Hooten Hosts. Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Hooten enter tained the younger set at a party on last Friday evening as a com pliment to Mr. Hooten’s sister. Miss Sarah Hooten, of Atlanta. Conversation and music were enjoyed and fruit was served. River Dale School. Dear Mr. Editor: We will write you a short letter this week. We are at school to day, and it sure is a rainy day. We all are in the sixth grade. We surely did have a grand time Christmas and hope for a happy new year to all. Miss Irene Meadows and Miss Lois Link spent Christmas week with the Misses Alice and Bessie Thompson at Newton county, and had a pleasant time. Miss Essie Allen spent Saturday night with Miss Alie Rawls, near Bethany. Mr. Frank Meadow' and Mr. Ed die Pennington, of Newton county, PAGES $» A Year Mr. and Mrs. Knight Hosts. Mr. and Mrs. W. I). Knight en tertained at a family dinner on Wednesday of last week. Miss Walker Entertains. Miss Ruby Walker entertained a “42” party on Wednesday after noon of last week. A salad course fruits and candy were served. Those present were : Misses Eunice and Emma Arnold, Bess Fouche, Lucy Reagan, Ruth Wal ker, Ellene Neal, Alla B. Carmi chael, Hattie Sue Low, Annie H. Thompson; Mesdames Homer Tur ner, Willie Turner, and Fouche Lemon. Stag Supper. Mr. Howard Carmichael was the host at a stag supper on Wednes day evening of last week. His guests were Messrs. T. A. Lifsey, Henry Hightower, Will Walker, John Hightower, Walker Carmichael, E. M. Smith, Ralph Turner, Ralph Simpson, and Claud Alexander. Miss Sowell Entertains. The young people enjoyed a party on Tuesday evening of last week given by Miss Ethel SowelL Conversation an d music were enjoyed until late in the evening, when grape juice and cake were served. Miss Neal Hostess. Miss Ellene Neal was hostess at at a “42” party on Monday after noon of last week. Delicious refreshments were served. Those present were: Misses Ag nes Dunn, Ruby Walker, Lucy Reagan, Emma Arnold, Ethel So well, Clara Bright, and Beula At kinson. Miss Bankston Entertains. Miss Donia Bankston entertained her young friends at a New Year party on last Saturday afternoon. Games and refreshments were enjoyed and it was a happy occa sion for all the guests. spent Thursday and Friday with Mr. Robert Meadows. Miss Addie Mae Stroud, of Jack son, spent last week with Miss Florence Sims. Miss Annie and Lillian Richard son, of Stockbridge, spent last week with friends here. Miss Hester Allen, of Atlanta, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen. Miss Alice Thompson is visiting Miss Irene Meadows this week. The children’s party given by Miss Irene Meadows Friday was highly enjoyed by all w'ho w'ere present. We w r ill ring off for this time. Three School Girls,
