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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 22, 1911)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XXXVI 12 DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY. Program For September. Study: Clement A. Ev?.ns. “Men survive as brave as he, but none perhaps whose person ality reflected so strongly, so visually, the incarnate spirit of the martial south. He was a warrior to the last, but, paradoxi cally, he rallied, too, the spirit and peace of kindness.” Questions. 1. When and where was Gen eral Evans born? Tell something of his parents’ history. 2. Where did he receive his education? From what law school did he graduate and at what age was he admitted to the bar? To what office was he elected after returning to his home neighborhood for the prac tice of his chosen profession? On what successful ticket was he an elector. 3. How did he begin his mili tary service for the confederacy? In what company did he enlist? Tell of his promotions. 4. In the early fc>art of the war where did General Evans serve? Tell of his service in Virginia. 5. At various times his brigade was attached to the corps of what commander? 6. When was he commissioned brigadier gereral? Give an ac count of his service at Spottsyl vania court house. 7. When Gereral Lee surrend ered where was General Evans and what was he doing? How often was he wounded? Relate circumstances. 8. After the war he entered the ministry, where did he carry the light and cheer of the gospel? What degree was confered upon him and by what college? 9. After a quarter of a century of able and faithrul service as a messenger of the Cross, why was General Evans compelled to retire from active work. 10. Tell of his political career. How often was he chosen chief of the United Confederate Vete rans? What officers lid he hold at the time of his death? 11. In how many ways did he contribute to history? 12. The organization of what association by which more than a hundred young men have been benefited was one of the most notable acts of his life? Answers to questions may be found in The Atlanta Constitution of July 3, 1911. Will your new shoes be WALK OVERS? Doubtless if you see the fine models we are showing and try on a pair you’ll not con sider any other shoes. In com- 1 prising all the points of style,! comfort and real shoe worih; WALK-OVERS stand alone. Why not come in and let us show you the new styles, $3.50 and $4.50. CoDeland-Turner Mercantile Co. Mr. Ed. Reagan this week hung out his shingle as a lawyer, and is in the office with Judge E. J. j Reagan. He is now ready and; willing to welcome all his friends with liberal ideas and large fees and claims not so old that they are able to care for themselves. McDonough, Georgia, Friday September 22 . 1911. Flippen. Mr. Walter Stephens, of near Jonesboro, spent Sunday with Mr. J. K. Hood. Miss Myrtice Fields was the guest of relatives at Locust Grove Saturday and Sunday. Mr. J. K. Hood spent Saturday at Locust Grove. Miss Estelle Alexander was the charming guest of Miss Eva Fields Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Lovorn, of V 1 Hampton, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Strickland Sun day afternoon. Miss Maggie Dailey was the guest of Miss Lura Fields Sunday. Mr. Louie Phillips spent Tues day in Atlanta. Mesdames Cora and Emma Fields visited Mrs. Sam Mays, of Stockbridge, Saturday and Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Roe Alexander and family, of Duchtown, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Riley Sunday. Miss Vanie Hood has returned home, after a delightful visit to relatives near Jonesboro. A large crowd attended prayer meeting at Mr. H. C. Riley’s Sun day night. We regret to know that Mrs. Gus Brannan is no better at this writing. Miss Fannie Kate Burch visited relatives as Inman this week. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO A PERFECT FITTING SUIT, and you get it when you purchase here no matter what you pay, our clothing must fit. Particular men are welcome here. Cooeland- Turner Mercantile Company. Mrs. Robert Howell left Wed nesday, after a visit to her sister, Mrs. S. W. Farrar. She will visit her sister, Mrs. Mayson in Deca tur, before returning to her home in Jacksonville, Fla. LOST. —Private Telegraph (Cot ton) Code, of J. B. Holst Com pany, Columbus, Ga., being a leather back book, with my name written in same, and with several of my letters placed in same. Reward will be paid for return of same to J. C. Harris, McDonough, Georgia. Miss Annie G. Thompson has taken charge of the music class at Stockbridge, going up two days each week. The class is to be congratulated upon having such an excellent teacher. Mr. N. A. Glass secured a few days leave of absence from The Club and spend the past week end at Indian Spring. He says that he had a very pleasant time. For a ride with comfort and i pleasure, you can’t find anything better than a rig from D. T.! Carmichael’s. Buggies and wag ons and harness to match. 1 i FOR SALE. —Fine horse and practically new buggy. Apply to Mrs. S. R. Cook, Love’s district, Stockbridge, R. F. D. Route 2. 10-6, 3. Stockbridge. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lawrence, of I Westminister, S. C., have return ed home from a visit to Mrs. Rosa Lawrence. Miss Ruby Hinton has entered school here for the fall term. Master Rich Hightower, who has been down with typhoid fever for some time, is able to be out again. Mrs. J. T. McCullough, of Flip pen, spent Monday here with Mrs. J. D. McCullough. Miss Alice Carroll has returned from Cordele. Miss Alma Hinton visited her sister, Mrs. Lula Hightower, last week. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. DeLong spent several days with Mrs. Joe Shields, of Atlanta, last week. Dr. R. H. Hightower, who has been sick for two weeks, is able to be out again. Miss Artie Bellah, who has been sick for some time, is out again. Mr. V. W. Cole spent the week with his family at Jackson. Mrs. Emma Askew has returned from a visit to her son in Atlanta. Miss Elon Hinton was a visitor here last week. Miss Alpha Born, of Rex, spent last Sunday with Miss Green Livingston. Miss Annie G. Thompson has a music class here, and comes up from McDonough twice a week to give lessons. Mrs. John Ward spent last Sat urday in Atlanta. Mrs. T. G. Swann spent a few hours here Monday, enroute to McDonough. Rev. James Bradley, of Jack son, held a series of meetings here last week. Mr. M. A. Terry spent last Sun day in McDonough. Mr. John Livingston, of Atlanta, spent last Sunday here. Miss Ward McWilliams spent Sunday and Monday at home. Little Miss Virginia Grant visi ted relatives in McDonough this week. Col. J. J. Barge and family, of Atlanta, visited Mrs. J. W. Clark, last week. The Gen. Joe Wheeler chapter U. D. C., had the first meetings of the fall with Mrs. John Walden and Mrs. Rosa Lee Ellerson last Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Hugh Hutton and Miss Cornelia, who haye been the guests of Col. Geo. W. Bryan for some time, will return to Savannah Saturday. Home For Sale—My home located on New street. Terms to suit. Apply to Mrs. Anna Weaver, McDonough, Ga. 10-13, 8. ' Mr. Monroe Hutton, who has been here, has returned to the Georgia School of Technology. Best buggy on wheels, the Summers. Best and largest assortment ever shown in McDon ough, at D. T. Carmichael’s. Miss Lilah Copeland is visiting her brother, Dr. H. W. Copeland, at Jackson. jjocals. A Tv, U' IT I r * , T ,* •f.J A*!., ~1 • »»• V ibltCG AuUlllU Sunday. Mrs. J. 11. Jeffares is visiting relatives in Atlanta. Mr. W. N. I). Nelson spent Tuesday in Atlanta. Mr. F. S. Etheridge, of Jackson, spent Tuesday in our city. Mr. P. B, Cheek is able to be out again after a few days’ illness. Dr. B. E. Horton was on Tues day called to College Park to attend Mrs. J. C. Cook, the wife of Mrs. Horton’s brother, who is very ill. Mrs. T. M. Bright’s many friends will be glad to learn that she is rapidly improving from her recent illness. Mr. J. T. Weems made a busi ness trip in his automobile to Conyers Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bankston spent Saturday and Sunday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Darsey, in Clayton county. Mrs. Laura Smith, of Ozark, Ala., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Julia McDonald. Mr. Pierce Stewart left Monday for Oxford to resume his studies at Emory College. Messrs. Carl and Wyman Sloan and Paul Turner have gone to the Georgia Technological College in Atlanta. - Messrs. Timon Bowden and Gordon Dickson will represent our town at the state University this year. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Lemon an nounce the birth of a daughter, who will be called Olive Eudora. The Rev. John A. Simpson is attending the presbytery at Villa Rica this week. The many friends of Miss El lene Neal who has been very sick with fever, will be glad to know that she is much better. Miss Hattie Sue Low has re turned from a visit to Miss Mar garet Polhill at Hawkinsville. ' Buggies, wagons, harness, whips, odd pieces of harness for all, all prices but all good, at D. T. Carmichael’s. Mr. Malcolm Hutton, of Savan nah, spent a few days here this week enroute to the University at Athens, The Misses Russel, of McMull en’s district, have been the guests of Mrs. John Simpson this week. The friends of Mrs. Green Copeland are glad to know that she is better. Messrs. Arthur Henderson and George MaLaier, of Hampton, were here Tuesday. Mrs. Annie Nolan spent yester day in Covington. Misses Ruby and Ruth Walker spent Tuesday in Atlanta. One and two-horse surreys, single and double harness for all at D. T. Carmichael’s. Mr. Jim Stroud now lives just beyond the city limits on Keys Ferry road, but has bought the vacant lot adjoining the former home of Mrs. Manley, and will build there an attractive residence in the near future. PAGES $i A Year Hampton Hapenings. Miss Linnie Wilson left Monday ; lor LaGrange, v\ iit-re siie wiii re sume her studies at LaGrange Female College. Miss Elsie Wood, of Cordele, is spending some time here with her grand-mother, Mrs. S. H. Griffin. Mrs. W. A. Wilson and daugh ter, Nell, went to Atlanta last week. Mr. B. S. Heard, of Jonesboro, I was here for the week-end as the guest of Mr. T. A. Wilson. Col. Thos. Brown, of McDon ; ough, was here on legai business Saturday. Messrs. A. D. Henderson, R. H. Moore, and Chas. Hammock went do vn to Thomaston Wednesday to inspect the Thomaston Cotton Mills and their methods of making different kinds of cotton goods. Mr. Turner Jones left Tuesday for Kimberley Heights, Tenn., to enter school. Miss Marie Redwine returned home from Jackson Sunday, where she has been spending the past three weeks with friends. M. H. Harris left Tuesday to enter Georgia School of Tech nology. Miss Nell Foster left Friday for LaGrange to take up her work in LaGrange Female College. Mr. T. D. Stanton, of Social Cir cle, was a visitor here Sunday. Mr. Grady Fears left Monday for Athens to enter the Univer sity. Mr. A. C. Sowell, our efficient Sheriff, of McDonough, was here Tuesday afternoon'. Mrs. H. G. Fields and Mrs. J. W. Stephens attended the Baptist Missionary meeting in Fayetteville last week. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Harris were visitors to Atlanta Tuesday. Miss Ethel Edwards is in Gainesville. She went up to see a number of her friends at the opening of Brenau College. Mr. Thos. Henderson, who was shot about two weeks ago in Pan handle District of Clayton county, is getting along as well as could be expected under the circum stances. Mr. Henderson is a young man of sterling qualities, and is universally liked by all who know him, and his many friends are very much interested in his recovery. Mr. J. M. Foster went to Atlanta Saturday. Mrs. W. J. Harris has returned from Rockmart, Ga., where she. has been visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bankston will on the first of October move to East Point, where Mr. Bankston has accepted an excellent position. Their many friends regret to give I them up, but wish them all success ! and predict for Mr. Bankston a fine future in his business. Mr. George Alexander visited Atlanta Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Lon Kiinbell, who has been in ill health for nearly a year, is now at Indian Spring and reports that he is rapidly recovering by the aid of the water there.
