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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 29, 1911)
Hampton Happenings. tß> u. S. D. MaLaier.) (Last week’s Letter.) miss Posie Bright, of Atlanta, Wi.s here Sunday to see her mother, Mrs. ft. C. Bright. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Pritchett and daughter, Mary, were visitors to Atlanta Tuesday. Col. anjl Mrs. R. E. Church, of Atlanta, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J, C. Tarpiey Sunday. Mr. J. L. Moore left for several points in North Georgia Tuesday in interest of Hampton Fertilizer Company. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Carnes, of Jonesboro, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Harris Sunday. Mr. VV. J. Harris will sever his connection with the Crescent Mercantile Company January first; he has bought an interest in the Rockmart Furniture Company, and will move to Rockmart the latter part of December. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Harris regret very much to see them leave Hampton, and wish for them happiness and prosperity in their new home. Mrs. A. B. Mitcham went up to Atlanta Monday. Mrs. E. H. Hair and Master Guy Plowden spent the week-end in Atlanta with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Plowden. Mr. W. M. Harris went over to Luella Monday on Business. Mr. T. A. Wilson was the guest of Mr. Semmes Heard, of Jones boro, Sunday. Rev. J. E. England preached two very able sermons at the Methodist Church Sunday morning and night. Mr. H. G. Fields is having his home on Central Avenue com pletely overhauled. When the work is completed, it will be one of the prettiest homes in town. Mr. H. A. Moore made a business to Atlanta Tuesday. Mr. E. H. Hair went up to Atlanta Wednesday. MUSIC CLUB ENTERTAINED by miss moore. On Friday afternoon Miss Sarah Moore delightfully entertained the Philharmonic Club. After a very interesting pro gram, progressive heart dice was played; Arnold Moore and Miss Reva Turnipseed making highest score. After the game a delicious salad course was served. Those present were: Misses Lil Penning ton, Eva Redwine, Reva Turnip seed, Mary Pritchett, Florence Foster, Oline Tarpley, Jessie Belle Hammock, Carrie Lizzie Davis, Julia Moore, Mary Wilder, Arnold Moore and Richard Wilson. Greenwood. (Last week’s Letter.) Miss Vesta Ellis, who is teach ing School here, visited home folks at Locust Grove Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Roan visited friends at Williamson Sunday. Mr. W. E. Copeland and wife and Mrs. R. R. Roan attended the funeral of B. B. Dingier at Locust Grove Friday. Mr. J. B. Sowell went to Mc- Donough Saturday. Mr. Albert Dorton is visiting Arthur Sowell for a few days. Mr. J. B. Sowell moved up near McDonough Monday, we are sorry to give up a good neighbor like Mr. Sowell. Messrs.HAT. Amis and Paul Mays made a flying trip to McDonough Saturday. Bowensville. (Last week’s Letter.) Mr. W. A. Bellah, and charming daughter, Miss Dove, were riding through our midist Sunday after noon. Mr. J. D. Bowen, was in McDon ough Tuesday. Mr. Byron Maddox, of Atlanta, visited his brother and family last week. Mrs. W. H. Jones and children were the guests of J. R. Reagan one night last week. Mr. J. R. Reagan was called to the bed side of his father in Atlanta, who is very sick. Well! the good old farmers, are about through planting the small grain. Several from here attended the lecture made by Miss Celeste Parish at Woodland School Friday. Wishing for all a happy Christ mas and prosperous New Year. Philiippi. (Last week’s Letter.) MissTrevie Crumbley, of Macon, visited Miss Mary L. McKibben last Saturday night and Sunday. The singing at the home of Mr. Charlie Childs last Sunday night was enjoyed by all present. Mr. Raymond Wright was a very pleasant visitor in this sec tion of the country Sunday. Miss Elon Crumbley visited Miss Lillian Jinks Sunday afternoon. BEGINNING TO-DAY The Henry County Weekly makes the following unique and valuable offer to its SUBSRiBERS. With each Dollar paid on Subscription, either old or new, and Fifty Cents extra, we shall enlarge for you or any mem= ber*of your family any picture you may wish to 11 by 14 inches, mounted on 14 by 17 Card, with a white 12-ply peb ble mat measuring 16 by 20 inches. The usual price of this enlargement is $1.50 each, and for a limited time only we make you this unexcelled offer. Each enlargement is guaranteed to be an exact reproduction of the original, the quality of the work will appeal to all. Owing to the heavy cost of making this offer, we are likely to discontinue on short notice. If you have a picture of yourself, your wife, your children, or close relative, now is the time to have it enlarged. Some good live solicitors wanted in the various districts of the county. The picture to be enlarged and the price of $1.50 must be left at The W eekly office at one and the same time. Be sure to write your name and post office on the back of the picture, so that it will not get mixed with others. Also remember the receipt number on the subscription receipt given to you, as The Weekly will publish notice by such numbers when their enlarged pictures are ready for delivery. FRANK REAGAN, Editor and Publisher The Henry County Weekly, (IT CARRIES THE LIGHT.) McDonough, Georgia. T elephones: Office, 23. Residence, 15. A number of the young people were out riding on last Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Childs and family and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bearden visited Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Moore last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Jinks, Misses Roxie Jinks and Georgia McKib ben made a business trip to Jack son last Saturday. Beersheba. (Last week’s Letter.) Mr. Jesse Jeffares and wife were the guests of their sister Mrs. Omes Rosser, Saturday night. Mr. Ed Mason, wife, and baby, of McDonough, spent Sunday with Mr. Green Joyner’s family. Mr. Jessie Duke spent Saturday night and Sunday with his cousin, Mr. Asberry Coursey. Miss Willie May Coursey has returned home, after a two weeks’ visit to her cousins, Misses Lena and Lizzie Duke. Mr. John Preston and wife were the guests of his brother, Mr. Leonard Preston, Sunday. On Nov. 3d Mr. Laban Gunn and Miss Nannie Preston were united in holy bonds of matrimony, Mr. Walter Gilmore officiating, we wish them a long and happy life. Mr. Walter Gilmore moves his family to his father’s to make their home till ready to move South. Bill. Notice to Bridge Contractors. McDonough, Ga., Dec. 11, 1911. Will be let to the lowest bidder before the court house door in McDopough, Ga., on January 4th, 1912, the furnishing all steel material and erecting a steel bridge over Cotton-Indian Creek, 7 miles from McDonough, accord ing to plans and specifications on file in my office in McDonough, Ga., and open to the inspection of bidders. Right is reserved to reject any or all bids. A. G. Harris, 12-22,2. Ordinary. sheriff's sale. Georgia, Henry County. To whom it may concern : Will be sold at the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, 1912, within the legal hours of sale, the follow ing real estate, to-wit ; Seventy-seven (77) acres of land in Sliakerag district, bounded North by lands of J. W. Thurman, East by Talmon Pattillo, South by Mrs. Rosa Lawrence, and West by J. W. Thurman, and being what is generally known as the old Uriah Carroll home place: situated in Henry county. Georgia. Levied on as the proyertv of J. H. Carroll, to satisfy an execution issued from the Superior Court of Henry county, Georgia, on the 4th day of November, 1910. in favor of Eugenia Carroll, widow, etc., against Jno. H. Carroll, executor of Uriah Carroll. Tenant in possession notified. This November 27, 1911. 12-22,4. A. C. Sowell. Sheriff. FOR TWELVE MONTHS SUPPORT. Georyin. Henr. County. Mrs. Mattie Johnson, having made application f>r twelve months .support out of the estate of Frank Johnson deceased. All persons concerned are hereby re quind to show cause belore the court of ordina r\ of said county on the first Monday, in January. 1912. why said ap, lication should not be granted. 12-2 h 4 A, G Harris Ordinary For Dismission. Georgia. Henry County. To Wl l o n if ma\ Concern : W. S. Wvnn, having made appli cation to me in due form to be ap pointed permanent Administrator upon the estate ofW. T. Wynn, late of said county, notice is hereby given that said application will be heard at the regular term of/ the Court of Ordinary for said county, to he held . n the first Monday in January. 1932. Witness my hand and official signature, this 4th day of Decem ber, 1911. A. G. Harris, 12-29,4. Ordinary. ORDER OF ORDINARY FOR ELECTION FOR COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT Georgia, Henry County. The Act of the General Assem bly of 1911 provides that, in cases where there las been no legal election for County School Super intendent at the regular biennial election, it is the autv of the Ordi nary to call an election at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the present term. At the suggestion of the State School Superintendent, it has been decided to call this election coinci dent with the Governor’s election onjanuary 10, 1912. It is therefore hereby ordered that a special etection be held in this county to fill the office of County School Superintendent on January 10, 1912. Given under my official hand and seal on this the 27th day of Novem ber. 1911. A. G. Harris. Ordinary of Henry County, Geor gia. 12-22,4. SHERIFF S SALE. Georgia, Henry County. To whom it may concern : Will be sold at the Court House inlaid county on the first Tuesday in January, 1912, within the legal hours of sale, the following real estate, to-wit: ‘‘A lot of land lying in the 775th district, G. M.. said Henry county, five acres more or less, adjoining the lands of Jake Hainbrick. on the East by Mrs. Dodson, on the South by Mrs. Dodson, on the West by S. C. McWilliams, the land whereon the defendant’s widow now re sides.” Levied on as the propi rty of Frank Johnson estate, to satisfy an execution issued from the Justice’s Court of the said 775th district. G. M.. of Henry county. Georgia, on the 27th day of April. 1911. in favor of S. C. McWilliams. Plaintiff, against Frank Johnson estate, defendant. Written notice given the one now 7 in possession. This November 27. 1911. 12-22.4. A. C. Sowell. Sheriff". FOR DISMISSION. Georgia. Henry County, Whereas. Mrs. A. S. Peek, ad ministratrix of estate,of W. H H. Peek, represents to the court in her petition, duly filed and entered on record, that she has fully adminis tered her estate: This is. therefore, to cite all per sons concerned, kindred and credi tors, to show cause, if any they cun. why said administratrix should not he discharged from her admin istration. and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in •January. 1911. This November 27. Dll. 12-22.4. A. G. Harris, Ordinary.
