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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (May 26, 1911)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XXXVI McDonough High School Has Brilliant Close. All the Exercises Were Interesting and Well Attended. CLASS OF THIRTEEN GRADUATED TUESDAY EVENING. McDonough High School Commencement came to a close with the graduating exercises Tuesday evening, and it was a commence ment of many fine features, and one which was thoroughly enjoyed by our people. We gave an account last week of the recital of Miss Coan, which was the beginning of the good things. Friday Evening. Then on Friday evening came the play, “A Mountain Psyche,” which was produced by students. It was excellently played by all the characters, whose work reflected much credit upon those who had trained tjrem in their roles. This was the pay night, but every person present felt that he had been well repaid for his expenditure. We understand that something like $140.00 was realized, and that it will be used for providing a curtain for the stage. Sunday Morning. The Rev. Olin King preached the commencement sermon at 11 o’clock Sunday morning at the Auditorium. . It was a splendid ser mon otpurpose and power. Congregational singing of favorite hymns and a solo sung by the beautiful voice of Miss Annie Nolan were an inspiring feature of the services of worship. Monday Evening. j The program on Monday evening was so replete with entertain ing numbers that it is hardly possible to mention all. Recitations and music and songs alternated in a delightful variation, and the large audience was well pleased with the whole evening’s program. Ruggleses Dinner Party, recited by Miss Leonora Grant, was especially enjoyed. “The Owl Song, The Boogie 800 Man,” by a chorus of little girls, captured the audience and drew its hearty ap plause. Tuesday Evening. The graduating exercises were equall> as interesting and came on Tuesday evening. They began with “The Tom Thumb Wedding,” by the primary pupils, which was enjoyed very much by the audience. Then came the graduating exercises themselves, which were very impressive. The city council occupied seats on the stage, to gether with the Board of Trustees. Chairman J. B. Dickson, of the Board, made an excellent and pointed talk, and then delivered the diplomas to the following fortunate graduates: Misses Donia Bankston, Ludie V. Bond, Margaret Brown, May Glass, Kate Russell, Ida Lou Tarpley, and Lucile Tolleson; and Messrs. John Alexander, Dozier Fields, John Pullin, Paul Turner, Jr., Charley Welch, and John Williams. Then came the foreword splendidly delivered by Paul Turner. After this the class song was sung with spirit and charm. Miss Margaret Brown showed herself a true historian in the Class History read by her. Mr. Dozier Fields rendered with skill a piano solo. The prophecy, by Miss Donia Bankston, showed literary ability, as well as the prophetic spirit. Following this, Mrs. J. A. Fouche sang most beautifully The Kerry Dance. Miss Ida Lou Tarpley charmed the audience with her reading, “Will.” Miss Ludie V. Bond then delighted the hearers with a piano solo, which displayed her remarkable talent. Then came the class poem, by Miss Mae Glass, and it was a pro duction of appealing beauty, and appropriate to the occasion. Here Miss Annie Nolan’s sweet voice delighted the audience with a song. The valedictory was delivered by Miss Lucile Tolleson with rare charm of matter and manner. As a farewell of the whole pleasant past of these few days, the senior girls produced in pantomine “Old Folks At Home.” The cur tain going down upon this, placed our most enjoyable commencement for years in the happy past. All Day Snnday School Meeting at Union. There will be an all day meeting at Union church on Saturday, June 10, 1911, in the nature of a Sunday School rally. A number of good speekers will 8 make addresses. Everybody is invited and urged to come and to be sure to bring well filled baskets. Mr. Ed Livingston enjoyed Sun day with loved ones at Stock bridge. —Jackson Argus. McDonough, Georgia, Friday may 26, 1911. all mcdonough GOES TO PICNIC. Every Business House Will Close. We give below the signed agree ment of practically all McDonough to close their places of business on the 30th instant, so that all may go to the picnic at Grant Park in Atlanta. The rates are 75 cents for cents for adults, 40 cents for children, both for the round trip. The train to leave on is the reg ular train due in McDonough at 9.38 in the morning, and leaving Atlanta on the return at 5.10 and 5.30 in the afternoon. Below is the agreement. TVV. the undersigned hereby agree to close our business housesou Tues day, May 30th, 1911, for the annual Sunday School Picnic at Grant Park. Atlanta, Gn., on that day : The Bank 6f Henry County, P. B. Cheek. McDonough, Post Office. J. V. Upchurch. L. J. Hand. W. F. Hand Co. Farmers’ Union W. H. Co. G. W. Cathy. 1). P. Cook & Co. J A. Fouche. Miss Blanche Wentzel. A. R. Scott. Southern Express Co. T. J. Brown R. L. Johnson. A. C. Hopkins. D. A. Brown. J. L. Atkinson & Son D. T. Carmichael. W. H. Stewart. B B. Carmichael & Son. T. A. Sloan & Co. Cook & Brannan. McDonough Drug Co. Horton Drug Co. S. W. Farrar. Lawrence Duffey, County School Commissioner. W. B. J. Ingram Co. Walker Bros. Co. J. W. Welch. E. Goodwin. J. H. Jeffares. T. J. Patterson. Tlie First National Bank. Green, Tarpley & Co. Planters’ Warehouse & Lumber Co. The Copeland-Turner Merc. Co. H. L. Carmichael. A.G. Harris-Ordinary. W. O. Welch. The Farmers’ & Merchants’ Bank. McDonough Motor Car Co. W. D. Knight. Frank Reagan. Editor The Henry County Weekly. MRS. W. C. HAMILTON YIELDS TO DEATH. Wife of One of County’s Most Prominent Citizens Died Saturday. Mrs. W. C. Hamilton, Sr., breathed her last at her home in McDonough district on Saturday morning at 10 o’cl ck, after along battle with disease. She was 65 years of age, and was a woman possessed of all the graces of Christian character, who had been a loving help-mate to her bereaved husband for many years, and had served her day with the highest possible service, that of rearing a large family of children into excellent men and women. She is survived by her husband: four daughters, Mrs. Fannie Fos ter, of Dutchtown; Mrs. Cordelia Guice, of Fayetteville; Mrs. Ge- W. J. BRYAN WILL LECTURE^ AT JACKSON CHAUTAUQUA WEEK THERE JUNE 11-17. One of the Best Chautauqua's in Georgia Will Be Held in Jackson Early in June —Program Consists ot Many Strong Attractions —Manv Going From This Place. 1 here is considerable local interest in the approaching lecture of Hon. \\ iiliam Jennings Brykin at Jackson on June 12, and many of the people from here are going to hear the distinguished Nebraskan. He will be introduced by one of the best known orators in the State, probably Judge Emory Speer, of Macon. Governor Jos. M. Brown and Gov.-elect Hoke Smith and several other distinguished citizens, including a number from this place, will be asked to occupy a seat on the stage with Mr. Bryan, Few towns in the State have an opportunity of having W. J. Bryan speak in their midst. Jackson secures Mr. Bryan for his first lecture in the South this season. He comes direct from his home in Nebraska to Jackson, and though other towns in Georgia have Mr. Bryan for lectures later, his date at Jackson is the first in the State and the South. People from hundreds of miles are going to hear the Great Com moner, who has three times led the hopes of democracy. He is with out doubt one of the greatest lecturers and Democrats the country has produced in the last two generations. Jackson was fortunate in heading her Chautauqua program with a man of the Bryan type. Our sister city has arranged a program of ten attractions, all of whom are well known entertainers. The program is said to be one of the best ever arranged in this part of the State. The opening sermon will be preached on Sunday, June 11, by Dr. Edwin M. Poteat, president of Furman University. Mr. Bryan will lecture on Monday morning and in the evening there will be a concert by the Chicago Lyric Glee Club. Dr. Poteat will lecture Tuesday morning and will be followed on Wednesday by Marvin Wil liams and Thursday Tom Corwine will entertain the audience. Mat thiessien’s Alkahest Band and Orchestra has been secured for the entire week. The other attractions, including the Lyric Glee Club, Miss Evelyn Bargelt, LaDell Fox Concert Company, are regarded as among the strongest entertainers to be secured. Jackson is making great preparations for her second annual Chautauqua and it will without doubt be a great success in every way. neva Conkle, of Lovejoy; Mrs. Lot tie All, of Flippen: two sons, T. E. Hamilton, of Warwick, Ga.; W. C, Hamilton, Jr., of McDonough dis trict: three sisters, Mrs. H. C. Williamson, of Ellenwood; Mrs. Mattie Butler, of Morrow, and Mrs. Allie Abercrombie, of Lovejoy: and three brothers, J. P. S. Nash and Dr. D. T. Nash, of Lovejoy, and Emory Nash, of Jonesboro. The funeral and interment were at Flippen Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Rev. Olin King con ducted the services. Jenkinshurg. Hello, Mr. Editor, and all ye readers. How are you all since the rain? All the farmers are busy chop ping cotton in this section. Mr. L. Jones and sisters, Misses Annie and Nettie, visited relatives in this section Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. Oscar Turner’s family have been very sick with mumps, but we are glad to say they are im proving. The friends of Mrs. Walter Moore will regret to hear that she is improving only slowly. Miss Irene and Emma Kimball and Jennie Bowden worshipped at Curry’s chapel Sunday afternoon. The singing at Miss Elon E’Dalgo’s Sunday night was en joyed by all present. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Woodward PAGES and little son, from Atlanta, visited relatives at this place the last of the week. Mrs. Lizzie E’Dalgo and children and Mrs. Lula Harrison and chil dren, of Atlanta, visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Price Saturday. Blue Eyes. Near Worthville. Hello, Mr. Editor. Here I come again. We had a very nice rain in this section Friday afternoon and Sat urday, which was very much ap preciated by us farmers. Misses Nannie Lou Clark and Mittie Stewart were the guests of Miss Fannie Belle Stephens Tues day afternoon. Mr. Jesse Stephens visited Mr. Boon Williams Sunday. The ice cream supper given by Miss Fannie Belle Stephens Satur day night was enjoyed by all present. Misses Nannie Lou and Susie Clark were the guests of Miss Mittie Stewart Saturday after noon. Mrs. Silas Doby and Mrs. Lizzie Lewis visited down near the pond Saturday. Mr. Lummie McCoy made a business trip to Jackson Saturday! Blue Eyes. Miss Maud Woodward spent the week-end with friends in Atlanta. $i A Year
