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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 27, 1911)
The Henry Courisy Weekly VOL. XXXVI DEPUTY PAYNE KILLS NEGRO ALF SMITH Negro Whiskey Seller Defies Officers With Arms and Is Shot. Deputy Sheriff Addie Payne shot and killed the negro Alf Smith at the latter’s home in the western part of McDonough about 8 o’clock Thursday morn ing. Mr. Payne had a warrant for the negro for the offense of sell ing liquor and went to the latter’s home to arrest him. Smith had made threats that the man who attempted to make the arrest would be killed, and when Mr. Payne arrived, he tried to make good the threat. The negro and his wife had a desperate struggle with the offi cer, after the latter had taken a shot gun from Smith. Then Smith drew a revolver on Mr. Payne. It was then that Payne shot, killing the negro instantly. Thirteen quarts of the blind tiger fiery fluid were found in Smith’s flour barrel and two revolvers and a shot gun were taken from his person. In Honor of Judge Daniel. Col. and and Mrs. J. F. Wall entertained Tuesday evening at an elegant dinner party, in honor of Judge R. T. Daniel, The guests were seated about a beautifully decorated table. A great cluster of crimson salvia in cut glass vases formed the center. The place cards were autumn leaves, hand painted, the work of the talented hostess, and the candle shades were in red. After dinner the guests were entertained and enjoyed greatly the music made by Miss Annie Nolan and Mr. Q. R. Nolan and others. Col. and Mrs. Wall were assis ted in entertaining their guests by Mrs. T. A. Lifsey and Miss Nina Wall and Messrs. Tom and Dave Wall. Those enjoying Col. and Mrs. Wall’s hospitality were: Judge R. T. Daniel, Col. W. E. H. Sear sey, Solicitor General Walter Wise, Judge and Mrs, E. J. Reagan, Miss Annie Nolan, and Mr. Q. R. Nolan and Mrs. Lifsey. Notice to School Patrons. All patrons of the McDonough City School who have not paid their tuition accounts are respect fully urged to call and settle same at once; we need the money to pay Teachers, and have no time to call to see you in person about it. The teachers have to be paid promptly, and we hope you will not embarrass the board by with holding your part of the expenses, and we feel sure that no one would want to patronize the school without paying their part. Your prompt attention to this will greatly oblige. J. B. Dickson, A. M. Stewart, J. C. Harris, Board Trustees. Mrs. Horton Hostess. Mrs. B. E. Horton was hostess at a delightful affair Thursday af ternoon, in honor of her guests, Misses Cook and Mims. 10 Mr. Jasper Upchurch Breathes His Last. Mr. Jasper Upchurch passed away Thursday night the 19th in stant at his home near McDon ough, Mr. Upchurch was about 81 years of age and a man of high character and many friends, who will mourn his departure. The funeral and interment were at Sharon church at 11 o’clock last Saturday morning, the Rev. I. G. Walker conducting the ser vices. Mr. Upchnrch is survived by his wife; one daughter, Miss Min nie Upchurch: and three sons; Messrs. Green Upchurch and Ar thur Upchurch, of Henry county, and Mr. Jesse Upchurch, of Rockdale county. Preaching Sunday At Methodist Church. The Rev. Olin King will preach at the McDonough Methodist Church next Sunday morning the 29th instant, at 11 o’clock. This being this fifth Sunday, there will be no preaching services at the other churches. All are invited to attend and hear Brother King. Speaker at Rex sth Sunday. Rev. C. C. Cary, of Atlanta, and Rev, W. J. Deßardeleben, of Locust Grove,- are expected at the Rex meeting Sunday, 29th. Rev. Mr. Adams, of the Christian Church, will preach at 10 o’clock and Rev. Cary at 11 o’clock. W. O. Butler. JUDGE BAILEY DIES AT JACKSON. Was Clerk of Butts Superior Court at Time of His Death. The Jackson papers of last week chronicled the sad and sudden death of Judge B. P. Bailey. His death occured at his home in Jackson on Sunday night, the 15th, instant, following an attack of apoplexy, with which he was stricken while at work in Mis office on the preced ing day about noon. Judge Bailey has many friends in Henry county, as he used to practice law in the courts here prior to his election as clerk of the superior court of Butts coun ty a few years ago. He had been judge of the County Courts of Butts and Jas per counties at different periods of his life. He was a capable faithful public official in all the positions he filled, and was a man possessing a genial and kindly personality. The funeral was at the Metho dist church Tuesday morning. FARMS AT AUCTION. Four 50 acre and four 100 acre farms four miles from Forsyth at auction on the first Tuesday in November. One-fourth cash, balance 1, 2 and 3 years with 8 per cent interest. For full parti culars address, The Georgia Trad ing Company, Forsyth, Georgia. 11-3,2. Mrs. Park Dallas spent the week end with her mother, Mrs Annie Nolan. McDonough, Georgia, Friday octob | 27. 1911. HON. POPE BROWN AD DRESSES LARGE CROWD. His Speech Was Well Deliqered And Well Received. The Hon. P°pe Brown address ed the people of Henry county last Monday during the noon recess of court. It had been announced that the Hon. Barry Wright, of Rome, would also be present and speak, but a business engagement pre vented his being present. The court room was almost filled with citizens from every section of the county. Hon. J. F. Wall was made chairman of the meeting and introduced Jndge E. J. Reagan, who introduced the speaker. Without any preliminaries or flourishes, Mr. Brown proceeded to his subject. It was not so much a speech as a talk, simple and straightforward, without evasion selflaudation. It seemed strange, if the hearer remember ed that the speaker was a candi date, but that fact was lost sight of in wonder at what elegance and elopuence there is in simpli city, in simple honesty. Whatever his hearers may have thought of Mr. Brown’s views, his personality convinced them that the man is greater than the office of governor or any other office and that he would not allow the man to become less for sake of the office. He clearly stated his position on many matters of moment. On the prohibition course, he placed himself squarely with the op ponents of the whiskey traffic, and showed conclusively thrt it is of the utmost importance for us to have a governor who be lieves in enforcing this law. Mr. Brown’s speech made many friends for him in this county. He spent the day in McDonough and met and mingled with many of our people through the day. Elder Oglesby at Sharon. Elder E. Oglesby, of McDon ough, will preach at Sharon church next Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. Everybody is invited to come and hear him. Land For Sale. You missed the bargain I ad vertised last week. Here is a better proposition: 58 acres of land $45.00 per acre. On Locust Grove road, three miles south of McDonough, four-room frame dwelling. Level land. Act quick. John S. Brown, 10- Locust Grove, Ga. Mrs. Eliza Crookshanks, after a visit of four or five weeks to Atlanta and DeKabb county, will return home this week. FARMS AT AUCTION. Four 50 acre and four 100 acre farms four miles from Forsyth at auction on the first Tuesday in November. One-fourth cash, balance 1, 2 and 3 years with 8 per cent interest. For full parti culars address, The Georgia Trad ing Company, Forsyth, Georgia. 11- Mrs. George Hinton was here Tuesday. Elec 3 of County School Superintendent. The following letter explains itself: Hon. T. J. Brown, McDonough, Georgia. Dear sir: As you knew, Mr. Tolleson’s term of office as County School Commissioner will expire on May 7, 1912, and prior to this date under the law there must be an election by the people for his successor. Section 2 of the act (See page 112, 1911 “School laws”) provides that an election must be held not later than 60 days before this date. In order to save the candidates and coun ties expense it has been decided to have the election in each county coincident with the Gov ernor’s election. Section 14, page 107, of the act revising our school laws specifies certain qualifications in place of the ex amination as heretofore. These qualifications are four in number: 1. Three years experence in teaching, one year of which shall have been in Georgia, and the possession of a first grade license. Or 2. A diploma from a reputa ble college or Normal school. Or 3. Five years experience in actual school supervision. Or 4. An approved examination before the State Board of Educa tion as to qualification. As heretofore candidates must be residents of the county in which they offer tor election and must be persons of good moral character. County Boards of education must first pass upon the qualifi cations of the candidates and their conclusion must then be for warded to the State Department of Education for final decision as to eligibility. The State Board of Education will have another meet ing about the middle of Novem ber. In order that there may be no question about fairness and justice to all, I suggest the following course of precedure: That the County Borrd of Edu cation, through its president, make announcement in at least two issues of the County Press that it will meet in November for the purpose of passing on the qualifications and eligibility of candidates desiring to make the race for County Superintendent of schools. As soon as this meet ing has been held, send the action of the Board at once to me and final decision as to eligibility will be taken here as soon thereafter as possible. I send you, under seperate cover, a copy of 1911 “School Laws.” Truly yours, M. L. Brittain, State Supt. of Schools. In obedience to the above in structions, the County Board of Education will meet at the office of the County School Commis sioner on Saturday the 4th day of November, 1911, for the purpose of passing on the qualifications of candidates. J. T. Brown, President of of the Board of Education of Henry County. 11-10,4. PAGES locals. Miss Annie L. Nolan has taken up her study of voice under Prof. Barilli again, going to Atlanta once a week. Miss Ella Berry, of near Flip pen, was the guest of friends here this week. WANTED —Several bushels good sweet potatoes. Copeland- Turner Mercantile Company. Mrs. I. F. Watson and little daughter, of Doerum, retuned home Tuesday after a week’s visit to her father, Mr. W. A. Turner and other relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson, of McMullen’s district, spent Wed nesday in McDonough with their daughter, Mrs. Elliott. Good sound clean Georgia raised rye, Texas rust proof and Appier seed oats. Copeland- Turner Mercantile Company. Messrs. J. P. Thompson and S. C. Chaffin attended the Eighth District Convention of the Knights of Pythias at Marietta Tuesday. Mrs. N. B. Bledsoe and Miss Leonora Davis visited Mrs. E. Oglesby Sunday. New Cuba molasses just receiv ed, new Sorghum syrup expected this week. Copeland- Turner Mercantile Company. Mr. Lee Patterson, of McMul len’s district, spent Tuesday in McDonough. Mr. Andrew North, of Hamp ton, was here for the past two weeks on the Grand Jury. Mrs. Ethel Tye Wright is visit ing in Atlanta. The home of the best cabbage plants that gro v, for fall planting. We can supply vou on short notice. Copeland-Turner Mercan tile Company. Mrs. Annie Nolan spent Tues day in Atlanta. Miss May Woodward spent the week end in Jenkinsburg with relatives. Little Miss Irma Alexander spent the week end with her aunt, Mrs. T. M. Bright. We are carrying fresh turnips, cabbage, onions, Irish potatoes, lima beans, white peas, apples, and grapes. Extra select oysters Saturdays. Copeland-T urn e r Mercantile Company. Miss Clara Bright leaves Satur day again to resume her teaching in the school at Sandy Ridge. Dr. and Mrs. D. W. Scott spent Tuesday in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Brown sper t the week end with her mother, Mrs. Cora Hill, at Bullockville. Mrs. Brown is still at Bullockville, where her mother is ill. Mr, J. A. Fouche spent Satur day in Atlanta. Misses Lucy Reagan and Bess Fouche are in Griffin as delegates to the State Convention of United Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs. Am Bunn has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Shields, in Atlanta. Mr. A. W. Turner, of McMul len’s district, spent a few days in Barnesville this week, visiting his daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Duffey. $i A Year
