The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934, June 23, 1911, Image 5
locals. Mr. W. G. Fargason, of Macon, was shaking hands with the old friends of his boyhood on our streets Wednesday. He is looking well-fed and reports that the world is being good to him. He is remembered as one of the late Mr. Rod Fargason’s sons. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Moon, of Kis simmee, Florida, are the guests of the Brown House. Their many friends here are glad to see them again. Mr. Moon was the Dastor of the Methodist church here for several years and, during ther residence here, he and his family endeared themselves to all our people of all denominations. Mr. Moon is now practicing law at Kis simmee, and enjoys a large prac tice. Miss Anna Belle Harper and Mr. Burge Harper, of Jonesboro, at tended the funeral of Mr. S. M. Oglesby here Saturday. A certain colored gentleman, Hayes Ridgeway by name, was in the toils of the law for some mis demeanor and, while awaiting his commitment trial, was lodging at Hotel Henry. He grew tired of this hostelry and managed Tues day mornirlg to tear out a few brick beneath a window and make his escape. He has not yet been caught. The commitment trial was set for Tuesday morning, but it has been indefinitely postponed. Mr. R. W. Dickerson, of Snap ping Shoals, was in our city Tues day. Mr. A. F. Lemon visited Jackson Tuesday. Dr. H. C. Ellis came through McDonough Tuesday enroute to his home in Woodstown from At lanta in a handsome new automo bile, which he had just bought in Atlanta. Mr. David Cagle and daughter, Miss Birdfe Cagle, attended the funeral of Mr. S. M. Oglesby here Saturday. Misses Nell Wise and McCul lough, and Mr. Wayne Wise, of Lovejoy. and Miss Lukie Harper, of Jonesboro, fnade an automobile visit to Mr. and Mrs. W. B. J. In gram here Sunday. Miss Trellis Woodward, of For syth, is the guest of Miss Carrie Sue Fields this week. , Mrs. Frank Baker and children of Birmingham, Ala., are on a visit at her sister’s this week, Mrs. Hen ry Guest, near Jenkinsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. Dickson vis ited Mr. Jim Guest and his mother Saturday night, and attended the sacred harp singing at old Bethel church in Butts county Sunday. Mr. Jim Guest and mother were in Jackson Monday shopping, and came very near being water bound coming home. The water was up to the hill on each side of the creek and the bridge under water at the Tom Greer Crossing. Mr. John R. Smith and little son visited Atlanta Monday. Mrs. Eliza Crookshanks has re turned home, after a month spent in visiting relatives in Griffin and other places. Messrs. John and R. L. Mose ley, of Love’s district, were in our city Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Carmichael will spend the week-end at Warm Springs with Mrs. R. A. Sloan. Mr. Lucien Goodrich, of Griffin, spent Monday in our city on legal business. The Daughters of the Confeder acy will hold their regular meeting next Thursday, the 29th instant, in their Chapter room in the Masonic Building. The lesson has already been published in The Weekly and the President urges every member to be present. Twenty-One Pounds of Rice for SI.OO at W. B. J. Ingram Company. The friends of little H. J. Cope land regret to know of his illness. Our last report was that he is im proving. Mr. Cloma Berry accidentally shot himself in the knee with a pistol, near Bethany, Monday af ternoon. He was handling the pistol and in some way it was ac cidentally discharged. Dr. Horton attended Mr. Berry and found that the wound was only slight and not dangerous. Mi c s Ruth Sluss, of Baltimore, Maryland, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. H. Hankinson. Messrs. Fred Walker and Tom mie Tolleson made a business visit to Macon Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Andrew Blake and Mrs. J. P. Nichols, of Griffin, spent the week-end here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Daniel. Misses Daisy and Grace LeCraw, of Atlanta, were the guests of Miss Ruth Turner last week. Miss Bess Fouche spent Monday in Atlanta. Salesman. —We want a good man to sell Home Purchasing In vestment contracts for us. Money loaned at 5 per cent. Georgia Loan & Investment Co., 7-14, 4. Tifton, Ga. Mrs. Jack Craft, of Hartwell, at tended the Alpha Delta Phi con vention in Atlanta last week. Mrs. Craft was Miss Turner, of this place, and was formerly a presi dent of the Sorority at Wesleyan. L. C. Henslee spent yesterday in McDonough. —Saturday’s Griffin News. . H. J. Copeland, a prominent business man of McDonough, was in the city yesterday. —Saturday’s Griffin News. HOME FOR SALE—My home located on new street. Terms to suit. Apply to Mrs. Anna Weaver, McDonough, Georgia. 8-18, 8. Mr. A. C. Elliott, of Flippen, was in our city Tuesday. Mrs. Shumate, of Atlanta, is the guest of Mrs. Julia McDonald and Mrs. Roy Turner. She is a daugh ter of the late Mr. Joe Tomlinson and wiii be pleasantly remember ed by some of ou* older citizens. Mr. J. B. Newman has been very ill with the mumps, but is now much better. East Peeksvilie. Good morning, one and all, I have come again to chat with you a while. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jinks and Miss Vanie attended the Chautau qua at .Jackson Friday. Mrs. Geo. Williams, Mrs. Eva Cash, Mrs. W. M. Hardy were all visitors to Jackson last week. Mr. W. W. Nail made a business trip to McDonough last Thursday. We are sorry to state that the little baby of Mr. and Mrs. William Barnes is quite sick, and hope it will soon be better. Quite a party from this place attended the all-day singing at Bethel Sunday. We have had a fine rain to-day, and everything looks nice. Daisy. MID-SUMMER SPECIALS In MILLINERY, LADIES’ Ready-to-W ear HATS, stylish hats Slippers, Hosiery, Trimmed to Your Taste and ~ i Satisfaction on Short Notice. <AIICI >3lvll IS There is comfort in cooking by using our NEW PERFECTION Blue Flame Oil Cook Stoves. Safe, Sure, and Reliable. I Your kind attention appreciated. , VERY TRULY, COPELAND-IURNER MERCANTILE COMPANY Phone 25. McDONOUGH, GA. SOCIETY. Mrs. Joe Smith Hostess. The “42” party, which Mrs. Joe Smith gave last Thursday after noon was a pretty affair in honor of her niece, Miss Ella Smith, of Macon. Mrs. E. M. Smith Hostess. Mrs. E. M. Smith entertained at two tables of Bridge Saturday afternoon. The guests spent a most enjoy able afternoon. Mrs. Copeland and Mrs. Car michael Entertain. : A beaut ful reception ot Thurs day afternoon was that given by Mrs. Green Copeland and Mrs. Howard Carmichael at the home of the former on Depot street. The tables were placed on the lawn and about forty of 'their friends were present to enjoy play ing dominoes. Delightful refreshments were served, consisting of a salad course and ices. Miss Sowell Hostess. Miss Ethel Sowell entertained Monday evening in honor of her charming visitor, Miss Jessie Sut ton, of Bartow, Florida. Delightful refreshments were served and the guests enjoyed the evening to the fullest. Miss Ruth Rape Hostess. Miss Ruth Rape was hostess Tuesday evening to her friends, as a compliment to Miss Ethel So well’s guest, Miss Jessie Sutton. Delicious refreshments were served, and the evening was a most pleasant one for the guests. Mrs. Willie Turner Entertains. A “42” at which Mrs. Willie Turner entertained at her home, Statement of the Condition of , The Bank of Locust Grove : • Located at Locust Grove, Ga., at the close of business June 7th, 1911. RESOURCES: Demand Time Loans - - 50,1:42.09 Qgerdraffs, secured, - - 020 02 Overdrafts, unsecured, - OH2 54 Bonds and stocks owned by Bank None Banking Hons<-' ... 4 721.51 Furniture and Fixtures - - 1,052.15 Other Real Estate - - - None Due from Banks and Bankers in this State - - - 3,022.41 Due from Banks and Bankers in other States . - - 188.06 Currency - - $1,583 (X) Gold - - S(H) Silver, Nickels, etc. 090.00 Cash Items - - 308.00 Clearing House * - None Advances on Cotton None Profit and Loss - None Other Resources - None 2,580.00 Total .... $01,249.03 State of Georgia—Henry County. Before me came J. W. Brown, Cashier of above Bank, who being duly sworn, says that the above ami foregoing statement is a true condition of said Bank, as shown by the books of file in said Bank. J. W. BROWN. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this Kith day of June, 1911. I) L. BURK, C. N. P. in honor Qf Mrs. Jack Craft, of Hartwell. The house was artistically dec orated with ferns and cut flowers. After the game delightful re freshments were served. Those invited were: Mesdames. Jack Craft, H. J&. Neal, Julian Weems, Alex Brown, Tom Brown, Jim Carmichael, Fouche Lemcn, Truman Lifsey, Howard Carmi chael, Green Copeland, Sidney Farrar, Homer Turner, Merrell Low, Tom Woodruff, Tom Patter son, Zachry Thompson, Mrs. Will Walker, B. E. Horton, Ernest Smith, and Misses Ruby and Ruth Walker. An Affidavit. Personally appeared before me Mrs. A. H. Price, who upon oath says that all reports claimed to have been circulated by heragainst the character of Mrs. Berry Hinton are absolutely false. Mrs. A. H. Price. J. W. Brown, C. N. P., Henrv County, Georgia. LIABILITIES: Capital Stock Paid in - $25,000.00 Surplus Fund - None Undivided Profits, less Current Expenses and Taxes Paid - 3,595.17 Due to Banks and Bankers in this State .... 0,000 00 Due to Banks and Bankers in other States ■ - - None Due Unpaid Dividends - - None individual Deposits Subject to ' (jheck .... 10,993 70 Savings Deposits - - None Demand Certificates - - None Time Certificates - - 3,888.02 <'ertifitd Cnecks - - - None Cashier’s Checks - - - 293 38 Due to Clearing House - - None Notes and Bills Rediscounted - None Bills Payable. I nelud’g Time Cer tificates repre’ng borr’d money, 15,000 on Other Liabilities .... None Total - - - 170*270.27 Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Oglesby Lose Infant. \ The infant of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Oglesby passed away Wednesday night, and was buried at the Mc- Donough cemetery Thursday, morning. The many friends of the be reaved parents deeply sympathize with them. Tax Receiver's Notice. On and after to-day, Thursday, June 22, 1911, I shall be in my office in the court house at Mc- Donough; and shall receive tax returns until July Ist. This gives all plenty of time, so be sure to return your taxes this month. Yours respectfully, J. H. Wallace, Tax Receiver of Henry County. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tomlinson and Robert, Jr., are in our city as guests of Mrs. Julia McDonald.