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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 4, 1911)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XXXVI 8 MISS LINMIE THRASHER AND MR. IDUS WOODRUFF MARRY Two of McDonough's Popular Young People Become One. Miss Linnie Thrasher was mar ried to Mr, Idus Woodruff at Hampton last Friday evening. The Rev. J. E. England performed the ceremony which sealed the vows of the happy couple. The wedding came somewhat as a surprise to the many friends of these young people, as the former were not told the secret until the wedding had occurred. Mrs. Woodruff is the daughter Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Thrasher, and is one of McDonough’s fairest and most attractive young ladies and all the town wishes for her all good things. Mr. Woodruff (the boys call him “Ike”) is a bright and genial young product of McDonough, where he has spent practically all of his life, and the town rejoices with him in his good fortune in winning such a help-mate. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Wood ruff, also of our town. Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff are at home to their friends at the resi dence of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Wood ruff. Reunion at Shingle Roof on the 10th. The Henry County Confederate Veterans Association will hold its annual reunion at Shingleroof Camp Ground on Thursday, the 10th day of August. All and especially the veterans are requested to be present by 10 o’clock a. m., so that the program may be completed in time for all to return home before night. Several eloquent speakers have been secured and the program will be a treat for all who are fortun ate enough to be present. Just about half a century ago the roster of Confederates was a “long roll” indeed, as well as a glorious one. Now the long roll is called on the other shore, where many have “crossed oyer the river and rest under the shade of the trees,” and the roll on this side grows shorter and shorter, and finally the last Confederate will have passed away. Shall we continue to have the reunions then, and continue to re count the glories of our past and the grandeur of those which made that past? We trust that we shall. Oakland Sketches. Protracted meeting is going on at Mt. Carmel this week. Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Stone have gone to Alabama for Mr. Stone’s health. Mrs. Kate Fields and daughter, Miss Mary Grace, and Miss Flor ence Foster, of Hampton, spent one day last week with Mrs. Will Carmichael. Mr. and Mrs. Oxford Barnett dined with Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Welch Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Barnett spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Will Barnett, of Hampton. ’ The ice cream festival given by McDonough, Georgia, Friday august, 4 i9ii. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stone Saturday night was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Mays went up to Atlanta one day last week. Along Route Four. After a week’s absence, ye scribe is knocking at the door again. Master Seab Jones, of Alabama, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Ector McGarity a few days. Mr. Tom Berry, of Covington, spent Wednesday night with his brother, Mr. B. T. Berry, who is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Tarpley are entertaining a bouncing girl at their home. Mrs. Lizzie McGarity and her little nieces, Myrtice Jones and Eliza Bonner, spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. McGarity. The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Berry and took from them their precious babe. She was about three years old. Her body was laid to rest in Bethany cemetery. Hurry up, Mr. Editor, and come back, so we can have our picnic. Let us hear from our correspond ents on this subject. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ammons and Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Rosser called on Mr. B. T. Berry and fam ily Friday afternoon. Mt. Bethel. Hello, Mr. Editor. Will you al iow us to give you a few dots from this place? Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Wynn and daughter, Miss Florence, attended preaching at Philadelphia Sunday morning. Sabbath school at this place seems to be dull at present. Why don’t more of you people come in and take a part and have a good Sunday school. I wonder what is down here that seems so attractive to Arthur Jeffares. Miss Ethel Bledsoe and sister, Miss Lila, Miss Annie Jones and sister, and Misses Nellie and Mis souri Austin spent Saturday after noon with Miss Corine Horton. Mr. Jess Jeffares and wife dined with Mr. Will Austin and family Sunday. Mr. Carl Patterson and wife and Mr. Will Patterson passed through this section Sunday in their auto mobile. Mrs. Elzonia Cawthorn and sis % ter, Mrs. Elon Jeffares, spent Sat urday with Mrs. Mae English. Mr. Hamp Stroud, Jr., was mingling with friends around here a few days this week. Mr. Boykin Stewart dined with Mr. Clifford Horton Saturday. Children’s Day at this place next second Saturday. Every body come and bring well filled baskets. Meeting at Bethany To Begin Sunday. The Rev. I. G. Walker pastor, will begin the annual protracted meeting at Bethany on next Sun day, August 6, 1911. Everybody is invited to attend. MISS EVA TOLLESONWEDS MR. GREEN RUSSELL Popular McDonough Young Lady and Henry County Young Man Surprise Their Friends. Miss EvaTolleson and Mr, Green Russell were united in marriage Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the residence of the Rev. J. A. Jackson, near Bethany, he per forming the ceremony which made them one. This wedding is of interest to all McDonough and Henry county people, as the contracting parties are popular throughout our town and county. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Ida Tolleson, of our city. She is a bright and charming young lady with scores of friends here and elsewhere whose best Wishes at tend her in her happiness. Mr. Russell is a son of Mr. J. B. Russell, of McMullen’s district, and one of our county’s most clever and successful farmers. He is himself an excellent young man* a successful farmer, and popular with a large circle of friends, who are showering him with congratu lations. A long life of continued happi ness is our sincere wish for them. i Pine Grove. The protracted meeting started at Philadelphia Sunday, and let everybody that can go out to each service. Most of the farmers through here got through work last week after so long a time, and are now ready to take their vacation. We regret to note that Mrs. Julia Rosser is real sick, and hope for her a speedy recovery. Mr. John Blisset and family are visiting Mr. John Duke and family for a few days. Messrs. Jessie Copeland and Willie Turner, of McDonough, passed through here Monday. Mr. Lowde King and family, from Jackson, were the guests of Mr. L. R. Ricks and wife Thursday. Mrs. Emily Cleveland, of Mc- Donough, has returned to her home, after several days visit with friends around Ola. Wishing the Editor a” pleasant trip. Rose Bud. DR. J. H. EAKES WILL PREACH SUNNAY. Dr. J. H. Eakes, the presiding elder of this district, will fill the pulpit at the McDonough Metho dist church next Sunday, August 6, 1911, both morning and night. Everybody is cordially invited to be present and hear him. Tax Receiver Wallace Complimented. The following letter explains it self and shows what an excellent and careful tax receiver Mr. J. H. Wallace is. Last week we men tioned the fact that his digest showed an increase in the value of taxable property for our county of more thon $300,000.00. Henry county is to be congratu- HAMPTON HAPPENINGS. Miss Lennie Wilson returned from LaGrange Monday, where she has been attending summer school. Misses Orian and Francis Ar nold are spending a few days with friends in Atlanta. Miss Sylvia Schlossberg was the guest of Mrs. W. J. Harris Sun day. Miss Janie Fields is spending the week in Griffin with her aunt, Mrs. Hale, Mr. W. P. Wilson left for a bus iness trip to several points in North Georgia Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Harris spent Sunday at Red Oak with relatives and friends. Mrs. Fannie Whittle, of Atlanta, arrived Saturday to spend a few weeks here with her sister, Mrs. E. H. Hair. Mr. A. J. Henderson went up to Atlanta Wednesday. Messrs. Jesse H. Starr and James Travis, of Birdie, were here for a short while Monday. Misses Eunice and Emma Ar nold, of McDonough, were here Saturday to see their sister, Miss Mary Arnold. lated upon having such an efficient officer to gather her tax returns: Office of Comptroller General Tax Department Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 1, 1911. Mr. J. H. Wallace, R. T. R., McDonough, Ga. Dear Sir: Your digest for 1911 has been received, examined, and found correctly macte up and consoli dated. The very handsome gains in values over 1910 returns show that your work has been carefully done. The digest is a model of neat ness and your work as receiver leaves nothing to be desired. In behalf of the State I sincerely thank you for your fine work and promptness in completing and de livering your books. With best wishes, I am Yours very truly, W. A. Wright, Compt. Gen’l. Garden Spot. We have had another rain and the crops are looking fine. Mr. R, W. Exum has the finest corn in the Sixth. Well, look out for Progress now, for we are go ing to have a new school house. Several from around here at tended preaching at Mt. Carmel Sunday and heard a fine sermon. Several from around here went to Rex Sunday and report a fine trip back. Let us all go to Hopewell next Sunday afternoon to the singing. Protracted meeting has started at Mt. Carmel and Flippen. Little Miss Katie Exum is spend ing the week end in Atlanta with relatives. PAGES By Geo. S. D. MaLaier. Miss Mary Arnold spent Sunday in McDonough with home peofde. Mr. W. M. Harris went up to At lanta Tuesday. Miss Alma Reese, of Griffin* is the guest of Miss Jeffie Bright. Miss Thelma Johnson returned home Sunday after spending sev eral days with Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Johnson. Mr. H. A. Turner spent Tuesday afternoon in Griffin. Miss Florence Foster is attend ing the Ladies’ Missionary Society in Barnesville, as a delegate from Hampton Methodist church. Misses Katie Henderson and Claudia Turner left Tuesday after noon to attend the Juvenile Mis sionary Society in Barnesville, be ing delegates from Hampton. Misses Elizabeth Ramey and Christine Melson, of Atlanta, ar rived Tuesday to spend several days as the guests of Mrs. W. J. Harris. Mr. H. L. Fields, who happened to an auto accident on last Thurs day, is getting along nicely, and surgeons say there is no danger of having to amputate his foot, as was at first expected. Well, as the writer is absent, . and the writer has to take his place, I can’t think of anything more to write. In Memorium. We cannot tell when the hot sunshine with scorching heat win destroy the prettiest roses about our home. We do not know when the strong wind will break our tallest and most beautiful lillies. Such sudden minor material ca lamities often sadly surprise ms. But often we are much nore sadly surprised at the passing away of some one of our dearest friends or relatives. Such is the nature of the sadness thrust upon me wed others in the unexpected death of Luther Price. For one who was present at the funeral and beheld the abundarjee of flowers covering the casftef, and viewed the scene of weeping, surely was Sufficiently convinced of the dead boy’s numerous friends. To stand aside and view the solemn gloomy faces was enough to convince one of the deep sadness pressing upon every heart. Friends are a great pos session. I am sure Luther had them. Naturally all serious peopk; on hearing of the death of sosne friend, think immediately of the yictim’s spiritual condition. It is quite a consolation to know that Luther stated a while before his death that he was going to heaven to be with his mother. Surely, since he uttered these words, his soul must be ending the home of the redeemed. -*Jter all, death must not have been so sad to him, for “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.” W. J. Culpepper. $i A Year
