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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 13, 1911)
The Henry County Weekly VOL* XXXVI TURNER-ETHERIDGE WED DING A BRILLIANT EVENT. Beautiful Affair Occurred Wed nesday Evening at Presby terian Church. The marriage of Miss Nena Tye Turner to Mr. William Lamar Etheridge, which occurred at the McDonough Presbyterian church Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock, was one of the most brilliant af fairs McDonough has ever wit nessed. Smilax and wisteria beautifully decorated the sacred house and a hugh wedding bell of wisteria was suspended above the altar. Palms and ferns formed an at tractive back-ground of green. Friends of the parties had filled the church when the ushers en tered in the lead of the bridal party. They were: Messrs. Carl Sloan, Otis Ham, Adam Sloan and George Mallett. Then came the pretty little flow er girls. Misses Ethel Sloan and Mary Weems, with their baskets of rose leaves. Mrs. Ethel Tye Wright, the charming matron of honor followed the flower girls. The bridesmaids entered, pre ceding the bride. They were: Misses Melissa Golden, Elizabeth Dunson, Ruth Lamar, and Clyde O’Neil, who were the bride’s class mates at Lucy Cobb. Possessing her wonted rare beauty and charm, which seemed to be heightened by the happiness of the occasion, the bride entered upon the arm of her father, Judge Paul Turner, The groom entered upon the arm of his best man, Mr. Virgil Thorpe. The party entered the church to the strains of Lohengrin’s wed ding march. Beneath the floral wedding bell the pair knelt, while the impres sive and beautiful ring ceremonv was performed. The Rev. J. A. Simpson performed the ceremony, assisted by Rev. Mr. Vandeventer, of Jackson. Mendelssohn’s wedding march was played as the united pair re tired from the church, with rose leaves strewn along the way by the flower girls. MISS DESHA’S MUSIC AND SONG. Miss Lucy Logan Desha skill fully and beautifully played the wedding marches. Before the ceremony, she sang with rare power and sweetness “Beauty’s Eyes.” Miss Desha was Miss Turner’s teacher of voice at Lucy Cobb and those who heard the former could well understand the secret Gf the latter’s beautifully trained voice. RECEPTION AFTER WEDDING. After the wedding the bride’s parents, Judge and Mrs. Paul Turner entertained at an elegant supper at their handsome home. The out-of-town guests and a few other friends were present. The guests numbered about fifty. Punch and a salad course and an iced course were the delicious refreshments served. Mr. and Mrs. Etheridge left on the train at 9:30 o’clock for a two weeks tour to Washington, New York, and other northern cities. They will make their home in Jackson. The presents of the bride were almost countless in number and most beautiful and elegant. 10 TUESDAY SPORTSMAN'S DAY AT FAIR. Game Wardens of State Will Meet at Macon. Mr. J. M. Stone, Game Warden of Henry county, is in receipt of a letter from the State Game and Fish Commissioner, Hon. J. E. Mercer, calling attention to the fact that Tuesday, the 17th instant, is sportsman’s day at the State Fair at Macon. An effort is being made to have everybody interested in the new game law or in the preservation of our game and fish attend the fair on this day. All wardens and deputy wardens are especially urged to attend. A meeting will be held at which the wardens and deputies, etc., will discuss the law with the sports men and other interested persons. Dr. McArthur Speaks At Locust Grove. Dr. Robert Stuart McArthur, President of the World’s Baptist 1 Alliance, who occupied the pulpit ; of Calvary Baptist Church in New York for 41 consecutive years, will lecture at the Locust Grove Institute Auditorium, Tuesday evening, the 17th instant, at 8 o’clock. Admission is free and every body is invited. Mrs.T. J. Patterson Hostess. Mrs. T. J. Patterson entertained at a beautiful shower last Friday afternoon for Miss Ruth Walker, a bride elect. The guests were requested to write five ways to rule a wedding, Miss Eunice Arnold winning the prize, a lace center piece. Little Wilbur Turner acted as cupid and brought the gifts in in a little wagon. The gifts were pretty and useful articles. A choice salad course was served. The best Wagon built at any price! Studebaker. They pull lighter and last longer than any other wagon on wheels. D. T. Carmichael, McDonough, Ga. 10-20,2. Among the out of town guests at the Turner-Etheridge wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Ethe ridge, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Etheridge, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Carmichael, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Tolleson, all of Jackson; Misses Daisy and Grace LeCraw, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tye, Mr. and Mrs. John Tye, Miss Myrtle Tye, Mrs. Lula Henderson, Misses Nena Mae Henderson, Louise Henderson, Miss Jones Misses Elizabeth and Edith Dun son, all of Atlanta; Miss Ruth Lamar, of Americus, Miss Mary Lucy Turner, of Gainesville, Messrs. George Mallett, and Otis Ham, of Jackson; Miss lone Price, of Flippen; Mr. Thorpe, of Macon; Miss Melissa Golden, of Columbus, and others. WANTED. —Two young men to do general farm work for one year. Good board and SIB.OO per month will be paid for the right men. Apply to Editor “Henry County Weekly.” 10-20,2. McDonough, Georgia, Friday October 13. mi. MISS WILLIAMS TO WED MR. HUBBARD. Popular Locust Grove Girl and Former Locust Man Will Marry in November. The people of Henry county are interested in the following an nouncement, which was made Sunday: WILLIAMS—HUBBARD. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson Williams, of Locust Grove, an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Annie Mae, and Mr. Walter E. Hubbard, of Cordele, the marriage to take place Novem ber 22, at home. Miss Williams is an attractive and talented young lady and a favorite in her home town of Locust Grove and has many friends throughout the county, whose best wishes are hers in this happy event. She is of one of our county’s most prominent and finest families, which has con tributed to the county’s excellent standard of citizenship. Mr. Hubbard is also of one of our best families and is himself a popular and capable young man. He was a resident of Locust Grove until about a year ago, when he moved to Cordele. He still retains a host of friends in his old home town and county and has made many new ones in his new home, and all are con gratulating him upon his good for tune. Just received one car of Stude baker Wagons and two cars, of those Summers Buggies. “The early bird catches the worm.” D. T. Carmichael, McDonough. Ga. 10-20,2. Among those who attended the foot ball game at Locust Grove Monday were; Messrs. Marvin Turner, Julian Weems, Fred Walker, Arthur Bowden, Ed Alexander, Hendley Daniel, Ed Reagan, and Miss Lucy Reagan. That Studebaker Wagon you’ve been wanting so bad at last has come. If you expect to get one out of this car, you’d better hurry. D. T. Carmichael, McDonough, Ga. 10-20,2. Mrs. O. E. Andrews, who die d of malarial fever in Butts county on Wednesday of last week and was buried at Stark Thursday was a cousin of Mrs. J. F. M. Fields. Mr. Fields attended the funeral. Mrs. Andrews contract ed the disease from the reservoir made by the Central Georgia Power Company’s big dam on the Ocmulgee river. Fine Farm For Rent. The Madison Maddox, Sr., place near White House Store in Henry couny, about 130 acres in cultivation. For 8 bales cotton standing rent, will let same to one or divide and let to two. Four or five horses necessary to run place, and tenant must be able to run himself without ex pense to me. Good renter can get farm for more than one year. Apply to Weekly office or to Lemuel Maddox, near White House. E. C. Maddox, 222 East Fair Street, Atlanta, Ga. tf BROWN AND WRIGHT speak at McDonough. Hon. Pope Brown and Hon. Seab Wright Will Address Voters on the 23d Instant. Announcement has been made that the Hon. Pope Brown will ad dress the people of Henry county in the interest of his candidacy for governor on Monday, the 23rd instant. On the sune day and in the same interest the Hon. Seab Wright will address the people. This is in response to a petition from a large number of citizens. Both Mr. Brown and Mr, Wright are excellent gentlemen and dis tinguished speakers and this fact and the fact too that the day will be the second or criminal week of court will no doubt cause a large crowd to be on hand to hear them. MCDONOUGH HIGH SCHOOL SECURES NEW TEACHER. Attendance Too Large For Regu lar Number of Teachers. The attendance of the McDon ough High School has grown so large that the trustees have had to secure an additional teacher. The new teacher is Miss Kate Elliott, of Warrenton, and she has charge of the fourth grade. She is an attractive and competent teacher and will no doubt con tinue the success which has charcterized every department of the school for several years. Miss Arne Thornton Spence, who formerly had charge of the fourth grade, has been trans fered to the high school depart ment. McDonough and her school keep growing. LIGHTNING DOES DAMAGE AT JULIA. Mrs. John Green is injured And Property Damaged. Mrs. John R. Green suffered painful, though not serious, in juries from a stroke of lightning at her home near Julia Sunday night. She is some better now, though the injury to her eye gives her pain. The lightning came in that community together with the general rain of Sunday night. Mr. John Green’s house was considerably damaged, two holes being made in the roof and two columns supporting the veranda were thrown down. It set fire to the bed where he was sleeping, but the fire was extinguished be fore much damage had been done by burning. In the same storm, lightning killed a cow belonging to Mr. James Lyles, and one of Mr. Bert Green’s hogs. Both these gentle men reside near Julia also. Miss Mary Lucy Turner, of Gainesville, came Monday to be present at the Turner-Etheridge wedding. She will remain for an extended visit to Miss Hattie Sue Lowe. You know Bright the Grocery man, call him over Phone No. 19 and get fresh groceries. PAGES * Mr. W. W. Patterson was in our city Tuesday. Miss Blanche Wentzell spent Monday in Atlanta. Celery and Grapes fresh every Saturday Phone Bright, No. 19. Mrs. Ethel Tye Wright returned home Monday from an extended visit to relatives in Atlanta. Fresh “Rogers” bread at Bright’s. Miss Annie Nolan spent Mon day in Atlanta. Misses Agnes and Helen Dunn will entertain for Miss Ruth Walker this (Friday) aftenoon. Buggies, Wagons, Surries, Har ness, Lap Rot*es, Horse Blankets. Whips, and anything else to complete a first class vehicle business at D. T. Carmichael’s 10-20,2. Mr. T. M, Bright spent Monday in Atlanta. Mrs. A. W. Walker, of Spalding county, is the guest of he daugh ter. Mrs. Asa A. Lemon. Summers buggies, Studebaker wagons. What will beat that pair? Nothing. D. T. Carmichael. 10-20,2. Mr. Roy Turner spent Tuesday in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Tolleson and Mrs. W. A. Harris, of Jackson, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Turner Sunday. It pays to buy the best. There fore it pays to buy the Studebaker, a high quality wagon at a medium price. Ask your neighbor. D. T. Carmichael. 10-20,2. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Turner an nounce the birth of a daughter, who will bear the name of Julia Adella. One, two and three horse Stude baker wagons plentiful as* long as they last. Don’t wait until you are ready to use one or you may be left. D. T. Carmichael. 10-20,2 Mr. J. P. Etheridge spent Sun day in Macon with his wife and baby, who are visiting relatives there. Fresh bread at Bright’s Grocery store, Phone him. Telephone 19. Mr. R. N. Etheridge, the enter prising merchant of Jackson, visited his brother, Mr. J. P. Etheridge, Monday. Home For Sale.— My home located on New street. Terms to suit. Apply to Mrs. Anna Weaver, McDonough, Ga. 10-13, 8. Messrs. J. P. Etheridge and Tom Well witnessed the perform ance of the Chocolate Soldier at the Grand Monday evening. LOST. —One Tail Lamp from my Automobile somewhere be tween McDonough and Woods town. Return to me and get reward. tf A. A. Lemon. Miss Annie May Atkinson has returned to Atlanta and has ac cepted a fine position with the well known law firm of Mitchell & Mitchell. Mr. Boyd Carmichael, a pupil of Georgia Military Academy at Col lege Park, has been at home for a few days sick, but has recovered su ficiently to return Monday. $1 A Year
