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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 11, 1911)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XXXVI HAMPTON HAPPENINGS. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Derrick, of Atlanta, arrived Thursday to spend several weeks here with friends and relatives. Misses Ethel and Mamie Minter are visiting relatives in Woolsey and Sunny Side. , Miss Pansy Wallace, of Talla poosa arrived Monday to spend a week with Miss Thelma Manley. Mrs. Will Avery, of Covington, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. H. Hair. Mr. T. Alwyn Wilson was one of the “wall flowers”! at the week end dance at Warm Springs Sat urday night. The many friends of Mr. Homer L. Fields will rejoice to know that he is getting along nicely from his recent auto wreck. Without any backset, he will be able to return home next week. Mr. and Mrs. John Upshaw and daughter, Nell, returned to their hame Tuesday after spending sev eral days here with Mrs. Upshaw’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Wil son. Mr. John Morrow, of San Diego, Cal., was here Monday greeting his many friends. He is spending a month with his mother in Jones boro. Misses Linnie Wilson and Annie Fields were visitors to the Capitol City Friday. Miss Elizabeth Melsom, of At lanta, was the guest of Mrs. W. J. Harris Sunday. Mrs. Annie Barton, of Baltimore, returned to her home Sunday after spending a few days with Mrs. W. J. Harris. Mr. John DuPree of McDonough, was here on business Saturday. “Buzz” Fields is taking special lessons in learning to operate an 18th Century Reo Auto; he has already attained a speed of 5 miles per hour, and within a few weeks hopes to make a record of at least 6 miles. MR. E. D. TOLLESON WEDS MISS NUTT. Former McDonough Young Man and Jackson Girl are Made One. Miss Adele Nutt, of Jackson, and Mr. E. D. Tolleson, of Jack son, were quietly married in Jack son last Sunday night. This was another surprise wed ding, as nobody among the inter ested families or friends were given any information as to what was about to happen. Mrs. Tolleson is the daughter of Mr. W. P. Nutt and is one of Jack son’s most beautiful and attractive young ladies, who vill indeed be a happy life companion to the for tunate groom. She is receiving many expressions of good wishes from her host of friends at home and elsewhere. Mr. Tolleson was a McDonough boy until his removal to Jackson *a short time ago. Yes, he s Dee Tolleson, son of Mr. H. M. Tolle 8 By Geo. S. D. MaLaier. Mr. Thomas D. Stewart, of At lanta, was here Saturday. Misses Orian and Francis Ar nold returned home Monday after spending several days at Warm Springs. Misses Elizabeth Ramey and Christine Melsom, of Atlanta, re turned home Tuesday after a weeks’ stay with Mrs. W. J. Harris. Mr. H. A. Moore spent the week end at Warm Springs. Mr. Moore says he is convinced that Warm Springs is the best summer resort in Georgia. In fact, he is contem plating buying a cottage and spending every summer there. He is especially fond of the swim ming pool, and the “Chute-the chute” is an amusement after his heart. Miss Mary Arnold left Saturday to spend two weeks in McDonough and Richland. Miss Irene Adair, of Greenville, spent Sunday with Mrs. J. L. Moore. Mrs. J. L. Moore and Mrs. A. J. Henderson went down to Griffin Saturday afternoon. Among the Hamptonites at Warm Springs Sunday were: Misses Orian and Francis Arnold, Messrs. T. Alwyn Wilson, W. Z. Henderson, P. W. Derrick, C. Brown, George MaLaier, Frank Mitcham and H. A. Moore. Dr. R. J. Arnold, Messrs. Thos. Williams and J. F. Copeland left Tuesday morning for Forsyth to purchase land. Mr. W. M. Harris left Tuesday for Knoxville and New York. Mr. H. H. Hand is having erect ed on Mitcham street a handsome brick store, which will be ready for occupancy about September Ist. Alargenumberattendedthe bar bacue at Liberty Hill Wednesday. Miss Delle Tarpley was a visitor to Griffin Monday afternoon. Miss Sarah Moore left Tuesday to spend a week in Senoia with ! Miss Roberta Davis. son, of McDonough. He is suc ceeding in the undertaking busi ness in Jackson, and is recognized even now as one of the most cap able business men in this section of Georgia, and his genial, happy nature and high character make him as popular as he is capable. His many friends throughout the State congratulate him and re joice with him in his happy for tune. BAPTIST CHURCH CONFERENCE SATURDAY. The Rev. W. W. Arnold re quests us to announce that the regular Conference of the Baptist church in McDonough will be held on next Saturday, the 12th in stant. All members are requested to be present. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Patrick, of Greensboro, .and Mrs. Allen Tur ner, of Atlanta, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cathy and family. mcdonouqh, Georgia, Friday august 11, mi. MR. J. T. WEEMS GIVEN HIGH HONORS. McDonough Man One of Best Business Producers in His Company. Our townsman, Julian T. Weems, has recently been paid special honor at the Convention of The Anniversary Club of The Southern States Life Insurance Company held in Atlanta on July 27th and 28th, of which Club he has been a member for the last four consecutive years. The Southern States Life Insur ance Company began business in May, 1906, and in June, 1907, the first gathering of its agents was held, and as a result of the first meeting the Anniversary Club was formed. Membership in the Ciub can only be secured by production, during the qualifying twelve months, of of paid-for business after eliminating all term business and policies written on the lives of any Agent of this or other companies. The membership for the Club for the year 1911-12, is the largest yet known in its history, no less than EIGHTEEN of the Com pany’s representatives having qualified. This year is made specially not able in the Club by the inaugura tion of The Keystone Degree as a reward for persistency. Any mem ber qualifying for four conseeu- tive years has conferred on him the First Keystone Degree of the Club, and an interesting part of the day’s ceremony was the con ferring of this degree upon Julian T. Weems, H. N. McAfee, and G. J. McDowell, who for the fourth consecutive time secured their membership in The Anniversary Club. J. T. Weems has the honor of being, in point of service, the old est Field Representative of the Company, he haying joined its forces on August Ist, 1906, thus he is now in his sixth' year with the Company. During that time he has been ever alert, not only in the interests of the Company, but in looking after the interests of those whom he insured. Straightforward and upwright in all his dealings, he has the confi dence of all who know him and who come in contact with him. Ever ready to give advice, his ac quaintances always feel that they can rely on him for an honest opinion on all matters connected STOCKBRIDGE NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jarnegan and children, of Atlanta* were the guests of Mr. U. Askew one day last week. Miss Ward McWilliams spent Sunday and Monday at home. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Shields, of Atlanta, spent last week with rel atives here. Misses Lois Gilbert and Myra Berry spent Sunday at the home of Mr. John Berry at Janesboro. Mr. S. C. McWillirms, Mr. and Mrs. Frank English, of Atlanta, and Mrs. Emma Berry and child ren spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. Wiley Berry and family. Mr. Will Milam and family left Tuesday for indian Spring Camp meeting. Mr. S. C. McWilliams and family and Mrs. Missouri Ward are at In dian Spring to attend the Holiness camp meeting. Miss Lois Gilbert and Miss Myra Berry left Thursday for Indian Spring. Mrs. Olivia Ward was here Monday for a few hours. Society Happening's Mrs. Nolan Hostess. Mrs. Annie M. Nolan was host ess to some of the young people on Tuesday evening. The occa sion was a compliment to her guest, Miss Powers, of Thomas ville. Conversation and music were enjoyed, and late in the evening watermelons were cut. About twenty enjoyed Mrs. No lan’s hospitality. Mr. Perry Sowell Entertains. Mr. Perry Sowell entertained his friends at a delightful party on Tuesday evening. About thirty girls and boys were gathered on the lawn, and with Life Insurance whether in his own or any other company. Mc- Donough may well congratulate not only itself, but also its fellow townsmen, on his standing in The Southern States Life Insurance Company, one of the most con servatively progressive companies in the South. Obituary. Mrs. M. A. James, who was in the 79th year of her age, died at her home in Locust Grove, Ga., July 12, 1911. This good Chris tian woman had been in very feeble health for many years, and, while her death was not unex pected, it was a severe blow to her friends and loved ones. Mrs. James was for many years a resident and business woman of McDonough and was one of the most estemed and substantial cit izens of this place. Although in frail health, she was a sunbeam in her home and PAGES Miss Serena Swann, of Hamp ton, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Swann last Friday night. Miss Sarah Mays spent several days last week with Miss Aline Crusselle in Atlanta. Mrs. Berry Hinton has returned from the Woman’s Missionary Conference at Barnesville, where she was delegate from the society of the Methodist church at Locust Grove. Miss Green Livingston and Miss Emma Milam are at Indian Spring camp meeting. Mr. and Mrs. A 1 Harris and son spent Sunday here. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Power and daughter, Mildred, are visiting Mr. Powers’ parents at Comer, Ga. Mr. Lon Livingston atid two daughters, Misses Arkie and Me dora, of near Conyers, were the guests of Mr. W. K. Branan and Mrs. Luke Livingston Tuesday and Wednesday. Miss Ruth Clark entertained de lightfully in honor of Miss Susie Walden, of Forest Park, at a water melon cutting Wednesday night. made merry until a late hour. Dr. and Mrs. Lifsey Surprised. A very enjoyable affair of Tues day evening was the surprise Dr. and party given Mrs. T. A. Lif sey by a dozen friends. The uninvited guests were very welcome and were soon enjoying games of dominoes. LLcer a course of tea, sand wiches, olives, etc., was served. Those who planned and enjoyed the event were: Misses Agnes Dunn, Jettie and Blake Bunn, Nina Wall, Clara Bright, Beula Atkinson, Annie Sullivan, Mes dames Horton, Wall, and Hooten; Dr. Horton and Mr. Hooten. her bright, lovable disposition made her one of the most popular woman in Henry County. She was loved by every one, and was especially attractive to the children in her home town. She was a member of the Bap tist church at McDonough and had been a consecrated Christian for nearly 70 years. She leaves two devoted child ren, Mrs. Camilla Weaver, of Lo cust Grove, and Mr. G. S. James, of Hamlet, N. C. They are sorely grieved over their great loss, but thank God for such a good noble mother. A Friend. Ola Shuts Out Porterdale. In a game of base ball played at Porterdale last Saturday, Ola ad ministered a shut out to the Por terdale team, the score being 6 to 0. The feature of the game was Gray’s pitching. He gave up but 4 hits and struck out 11 men. $i A Year
