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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (May 19, 1911)
Locust Grove Locals All of Locust Grove and espec ially those connected with L. G. I. were shocked beyond expression and grieved bv the accidental drowning on Tuesday afternoon of Joe Applewhite, a bright young fellow at school here from Millen, Ga. A number of the boys, hav ing no examination on Tuesday, were permitted to spend the day fishing at Heflin’s mill pond. They went in washing, of course, and Joe got beyond his depth. He could not swim and although the others, especially young Kilpat rick, made heroic efforts to save him, he was drowned. Mr. Eu gene Combs was first, to get to the river from Locust Grove. He diyed for the body and brought it out. The body was sent to Millen on the 6:40 train Tuesday evening. Much we sympathize with the stricken ones, at the boys’ home. We learn that he was an only son. Mrs. John Brown went as a del egate from Locust Giove Auxil iary to the Convention of the Wo men's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church which has been in session at Rome. Miss Minnie Lou Mahone, from Unadilla, Ga., is in town. She is on her way to the commencement of Shorter Colfege to see her sis ter, Miss Allie, graduate. Delta Grove. Farmers well up with their work. Better preparation and fertiliza tion give rise to the hope of an unusually bountiful harvest this year, should every condition be favorable from this time until fall. Messrs. T. C. Kelley and Hiram Elliott took a flying trip to the Gate City Monday. Mr. M. M. Crumbley came very near losing his residence by fire one day last week. The young folks enjoyed an en tertainment given at the home of Mr. G. C. Crumbley Saturday night. Mrs. Josie Campbell is still on the sick list. We hope for her a speedy recovery. In connection with the very kind mention made through the columns of The Weekly in regard to the passing away of Mr. H. J. Phillips, we wish to add a few words. He was a remarkable man in many respects. He was possessed with rare mental perceptive facul ties, and a physical constitution that, barring his wound, would have bade defiance to the “grim reaper” for many years yet to come.. He may truly be termed an “old timer,” who learned the stern duties of life while following Jack son and Lee in their campaigns around Richmond. It is said by his comrades that “no better, braver, truer, and more loyal sol dier ever donned a suit of gray.” The lessons of devotion to duty and obedience to authority in stilled into him by those fearless leaders during the sixties, gave to him that cast of character which helped to make of him a model father, who always held that strict obedience and a rigid adheience to duty were of sublime import ance in training schildren for the manifold duties of life. These traits —wanting in so many of us —secured for him the profoundest respect of his children and the Jasting admiration of his friends. By his habits of sobriety, indus- Dr. G’hester Moseley, of Atlanta, was a visitor in the home of Mrs. Harkins last Sunday. i Miss Annie Mae Williams went !up to Atlanta last Sunday. She reports Miss Blanche as getting on finely. I Miss Mary Woods spent the week end in town. Messrs. Jim Hubbard and Otis Watson are in attendance upon the K. of P. Convention in At lanta. Mrs. J. W. Middlebrooks is in Pike county with her mother, who is critically ill. The small team from Jackson played the small team of Locust Grove last Saturday. The boys had a great time. The score was 15 to 11 in favor of Locust Grove. Miss Owen, the expression teacher in the Institute, left for her home in Richmond, Va., last Sunday morning. Howard and Gerald Donovan have gone to Wadley, Ga., with their uncle, Mr. Howard, to spend the summer; and their sister, Mi rian, went with Miss Owen as far as North Carolina, where she will stay with an aunt until next Sep tember. try, and economy, he accumulated for himself quite a fair share of this world’s goods, and the title of an exemplar, whose life and success will ever be an inspiration to those who are endeavoring to climb the rugged mountains of difficulty and reach the Golden City of success. As a member of the Baptist church, few were more pious, none more earnest in their con victions, none more loyal to those of similar faith. During his last illness he often expressed himself as being com pletely resigned to the will of his Savior and ready to go, whenever the summons should come. The wounded foot upon which he hobbled for more than forty-six years, became inflamed about three months ago and gradually grew worse, until it resulted in death. Profuse indeed were the tokens of love, friendship, and sympathy from the many friends who visited him daily. He was followed to his last rest ing place by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Elder A. C. Elliott conducted the funeral services in a very able and impressive manner, paying* many golden tributes to the mem ory of his departed friend. Sardis. Mr. Carlton Hays spent Sunday night with Mr. Howard Hays.* Quite a large crowd from here attended the Quarterly meeting at Mt. Bethel last Friday. Mr. Willie Hays spent Sunday with his cousins, Mr. Dock Hays, of Bethany. Mr. England Bledsoe spent the week end in Atlanta visiting rela tives. Parrot. Lost. Finger Ring, gold love-knot, vith chip diamond in center. Probably lost between Copeland’s store and Mrs. J. P. Copeland’s residence. Finder return to The \V eekly Office and get reward. REMEMBER THE BIG AUCTION SALE OF LOTS AT LOCUST GROVE, x fit 2:30 £. Jff. This will be a BIG DAY at Lo cust Grove, and it will pay you to come and have your part of the good things that are to be offered. Don’t forget the date, and be at the home of Prof. Claude Gray at 2:30 P. M. L. e, GOILLEBEAU Real Estate and Renting LOCUST GROVE, GA. WU AT WILL YOU DO WITH 9 iIMS YOUR BOY OR GIRL,' When your rural school has done all it'can for him or her? The Sixth District A. and M. School Answers the Question. For the boy it otfers superior practical training in Farm Mechanics, Scientific Agri culture, the care and keeping ot animals, and ten grades of practical EngHsh, a thorough farm business course. To the girl it otters the best training in do mestic science, housekeeping, sewing, music and expression, etc. and the English course also. Tuition Free Board at $7.00 per month, with the opportunity to a limited number ot boys to pay the entire cost in work. See me, if possible; If not, write for Catalogue. LAWRENCE DUFFEY, At McDonough, Ga., until Ist ot June. BARNESVILLF, Ga., atter June Ist. ► AND COPPER STENCILS. Catalogue on Request. I JsslML 1 BENNETT RUBBER STAMP & SEAL CO, Oak Shade. I will come again this morning 1 with a few words, very few. lam foolish enough to think some of our friends and kins folks are dis appointed when they don’t hear from us up here every week. Just as we are when we don’t hear from them. That’s why I try to write a short letter every week. Mr. Henry Simpson and wife visited Dr. Sprayberry Saturday. Mr. Bud Pope and wife spent Tuesday night with Mrs. W. H. E, Sprayberry. Mrs. Anne Clark was buried at Masters burying ground Satur day. She was a dear good wom an. One of our old neighbors. She was the mother of Mr. Jim Buck Clark at Stockbridge. Miss Fannie Me. Hayes went to Stone Mountain Saturday to the picnic. There was a big crowd there. Mr. W. B. Hayes and family, Mr, Joe Hayes and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Simpson, Mr. and Mrs, Tom George, and Mr. and Mrs, Victor McKee went to the river Saturday to fish, and had fine luck. Miss Gertie Hayes caught one little fish two inches long, all the fish that was caught in the crowd. But we had a big old time just the same, boat riding, and a good dinner. It is almost winter time again with us this morning; fire feels good to us. I will try to do better next time, Conley. Well, it looks a little cloudy, and I know the farmers would be glad to see a nice rain. It seems that everybody is try ing to get his cotton chopped, and you can hear the hoes ringing in every direction this morning. The dry weather is cutting off spring oats fast. There was an old sacred harp singing at Pine Grove School last Sunday. It was enjoyed by all that were present. Mrs. Mandie Campbell and little grandchild visited Mrs. J. M. Avery one day last week. Mr, W. A. Stephens is not im proving very much, Mr. John Campbell attended the Sunday School Quarterly meeting at Philadelphia church last Satur day, and reported a nice time. Mrs. E. A. Rondin visited Mrs, W. M. Stephens Saturday evening. The measles and whooping cough are taking a right nice hand around here; they are making some mighty sick. Mr. A. J. Cash was the first to start chopping cotton, but jie has hands enough to chop about ten acres a day. Mrs. J. M. Avery is still on the sick list, and we regret to say has not improved very much. Mr. Bob Bradburv and wife were visitors in Atlanta a few days last week. To the one that wrote the piece in last week’s issue in regard to the new hats and dresses, and buggies, I just want to cheer you. You come again; for, that is just why so many souls are lost. Mr. Holland was a pleasant vis itor to Mr. J. M. Avery last Sun day. His soul is filled with the Holy Ghost. I would to God that we had more just such men. There were not many at Sunday school at Tanners Sunday. Blue Bells.
