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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 3, 1913)
The Henry County Weekly v« L. XXXVIII. MISS BLALOCK WED 3 MR. LUM INGRAM. Popular Former McDonough Boy Wins Charming Fayette ville Girl. Miss Mattie Lena Blalock and Mr. L. A. Ingram were married Tuesday morning at Fayettville. The Rev. W. J. Deßardeleben per formed the ceremony. Mrs. Ingram is a daughter of the Hon. A. O. Blalock, of Fayette ville, and is one of the city’s most charming and popular young ladies. She has many friends throughout the State and is re ceiving expressions of the happy wishes of them all. Mr. Ingram is a son ot our ex cellent townsman, Mr. W. B. J. Ingram, and lived in McDonough until a year or more ago, When he moved to Fayetteville. He is at present conducting a prosperous business at Fayetteville. Mr. Tngram has host«; of frinnds here and in Henry County, as well as n his new home. All are heap ing upon him their congratula tions. Mr. and Mrs. Ingram went to Atlanta Tuesday and arrived here Wednesday, where they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. J. Ingram at an elegant dining Wed nesday evening. They will make their home in Fayetteville. locals. Mr. H. S. Williams, of Columbus, spent Sunday in McDonough. Dr. and Mrs. T. A. Lifsey and Truman, of Barnesville, spent the holidays here with relatives. Misses Rosa Lee Brown and Lucile Tolleson visited Miss Hill in Atlanta several days during Csristmas, Mr. J. D. Embry, of Albany, spent several days last week here with Mr. George Alexander. Mr. Perry Sowell has returned to his work in Atlanta after a few days at home. Mr. Joel Bankston spent the week end at Oxford with his sis ter, Mrs Dasher. Mrs. B. E. Horton spent several days during Christmas with her mother at College Park. Dr. Hor ton spent Sunday there and they returned home together Sunday night. Mr. J. Edward McGuire, of At lanta, was in our city during the holidays. Mr. H. C. Harper, of Mississippi, spent several days in our city during the holidays. Mr. Park Dallis. of Atlanta, was the guest of Mrs. Annie M. Nolan, for several days during Christmas. Mr. Q. R. Nolan, of Charlotte, N. C., was the guest of his moth er, Mrs. Annie M. Nolan, Wednes day and Thursday of Christmas week. Dr. and Mrs. H. Walter Cope land were among the hosts last week entertaining at dinner. At 6 o’clock on last Friday evening their guests included Misses Paul ine Mallet, Sallie Mae Ball, Sara Lou Hardin and Elizabeth Rogers; Whit Russell, Boyd McMichoel, George Head and Joseph Edwards. —Jackson Argus. McDonough, Georgia. Friday January 3, 1913. MISS RUTH CRAIG WEDS MR. JIM AUSTIN. Popular Tussahaw Couple Joined Fortunes Christ mas Day. Miss Ruth Craig and Mr. Jim Austin were married on the after noon of Christinas Lay at the home of the Rev. J. A. Jackson, near Bethany, the latter perform ing the ceremony. Mrs. Austin i s an attractive young lady with many friends, who are wishing her well. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Craig. Mr. Austin is a son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Austin and is a popular young man. He lias many friends throughout the county, who are congratulating him. They will make their home in Tussahaw district. MR. SAM DAILEY YIELDS TO DEATH. McDonough's Efficient and Gen ial Postmaster Died Christ mas Eve. Mr. Samuel E. Dailey died at his home here Tuesday morning, December 24, 1912, at 11 o’clock. He had been ill a long time and the end was known to be near, but it was unexpected at the time when it came. Mr. Dailey was one of the pio neer citizens of McDonough and was probably the oldest citizen left here who was born in McDon ough. He was born here, on the east ern edge of town, at the old Nol ley place, on March 5, 1840. At the time of his death, Mr. Dailey had served nearly eight consecutive years as Postmaster at McDonough. He was also post master here in 1866. He was a capable business man and, until disease struck him down, a year or so ago, he was a man of wonderful energy. He and his charming life com panion loved to entertain and their hospitality is a pleasant and happy memory to a host of friends here and throughout the state. The funeral services were held at the residence on Thursday morning of last week and were conducted by the pastors of Mc- Donough, the Rev. W. W. Arnold, the Rev. Jonas Barclay, and the Rev. A. B. Sanders. The inter ment was in the McDonough ceme tery. Mr. Dailey is survived by his wife: four daughters; Mrs. E. J. Whitehead, Miss Sallie Dailey, Mrs, Myra S. Wiggins, and Miss Carrie Dailey: and one son; Mr. John P. Dailey. Mr. and Mrs. Hankinson Hostess. One of the prettiest parties of Christmas week was the one given by Mr. and Mrs. Hawkinson to a number of their young friends last Thursday evening. Punch and fruits were served and music, dancing, and conversa tion were exjoyed until a late hour. Miss Ethel Sowell has returned to her school work in Atlanta, after spending Christmas at home. MR. BROOKS BRYANS HEARS DEATH'S SUMMONS. One of Town and County s Best Citizens Died Thursday Night. Mr. J. B. Bryans passed away at his home in McDonough Thurs day eyening of last week at 6 o’clock. He had been in '■’eeblf* health for several months, but the illness became severe only a few hours before his death. Mr. Bryans was a man any sec tion or city would be proud to pos sess. Ot the highest integrity, he was also a man of the broadest public spirit and was a citizen of good example and precept. Indeed in the highest sense of sacrifice he was a patriot. For, as a gallant soldier in the Con federate service, he left an arm as his gift, to lh. t glorious cause. He was a man loved by all who knew him, for his ways were gentle and his dealings kindly. Many will mourn him and all who knew him will miss him. He was 76 years of age at the time of his death. The funeral and interment were at Sharon Friday at noon. The Rev. 1. G, Walker conducted the services. Mr. Bryans’ wife preceded him to the beyond almost exactly one year before. He is survived by seven daughters; Mrs. Yanie Stallsworth, of South Georgia: Mrs. Ed Wright, of Meansville; Mrs. A. IC. Norman, Mrs. W. E. Gilmore, | Mrs. Sam Copeland, and Misses Janie and Elliott Bryans, all of Henry county; and three sons; Mr. W. H. Bryans, of McDonough; Mr. J. G, Bryans, of Dublin; and Dr. Iverson Bryans, of Augusta. Mrs. H. M. Turner Hostess. Mrs. H. M. Turner was hostess to a dozen friends on Christmas afternoon. Bridge and Rook were enjoyed. She was assisted in entertaining by Mesdams H. M. Tolleson and Dee Tolleson. At the conclusion of the game delicious refreshments were served. Those present were Mesdames Paul Turner, T. J. Patterson, Doe, of Lagrange, R. A. Sloan, E. M. Smith, Fred Walker, and Misses Ruby Walker, Lucy Reagan, Bess Fouche, Louise Arnold, Ellene Neal, and Blanche Wentzell. Miss Lucile Tolleson Hostess. Miss futile Tolleson entertained her friends very charmingly Mon day evening at dinner. Her guests were: Misses Rosa Lee Brown, Sarah Hooten, of At lanta, Louise Arnold, and Ida Lou Tarpley; and Messrs. Blake Tur ner, Jim Bowden, Hugh Kelley, and Benton Neal. Miss Ida Lou Tarpley Hostess. Miss Ida Lou Tarpley entertain ed delightfully Tuesday evening in honor of her gest, Miss Sarah Hooten, of Atlanta. Miss Rosa Lee Brown Hostess. Miss Rosa Lee Brown was hos tess to a few friends on Wednes-1 day evening of Christmas week. REV. W. W. ARNOLD MOVES AWAY THURSDAY. Baptist Paster and Charming Family go to New Work at Buena Vista. The Rev. W. W. Arnold preach ed his farewell sermon at the Bap tist church Sunday evening. iU was a sermon of tender sentiment and was filled with the Christian spirit of brotherly kindness and counsel. leaves McDon ough with the love of our entire community, irrespective of denom ination, and our prayers and best wishes attend him on his way. He has always preached ser mons of both power and beauty and is one of the most eloquent speakers who ever came to Mc- Donough. Buena Vista is the new scene of his pastoral work and he and his family left for their new home Thursday. The whole family have a warm place in McDonough’s heart and we regret to lose them. MR. H. L. GRIFFIN DIED IN ATLANTA. Well Known and Popular Hamp ton Citizen Died From Fall Christmas Day. Mr. H. L. Griffin died at the Grady hospital in Atlanta Wednes day night of last week at 9.30 o’clock, as the result of a fall the same day. Mr. Griffin was spending the Christmas holidays in Atlanta and on Wednesday was leaving his room at the hotel and started down the stairs, in some way he stumbled and fell headlong to the bottom. He was rushed to the hospital, but he lived only a few hours. Mr. Griffin was 55 years of age and was a genial and capable gentlemen, who had many friends here and in the State. The remains were brought to Hampton for interment Friday morning. Mr. Griffin is survived by two sisters: Mrs Adams, of Alabama; Mrs. Lillian Wilder, of Atlanta: five brothers; Messrs. Walter Grif fin and Claud Griffin, of Alabama; Mr. Nick Griffin, of Atlanta; Mr. Charles Griffin, of Marietta, and Mr. Carl Griffin, of Hampton: and one grandson, Grover Cleveland Griffin, of Alabama. MRS. PETE PHILLIPS CALLED BY DEATH. Estimable Stockbridge Lady Died There Friday Moaning. Mrs. Pete Phillips died at her home in Stockbridge Friday morn ing. She was a woman of estimable Christian character and her death is deplored by many friends, who sympathize with the bereaved family. The interment was at the Fac tory Burial Ground Sunday morn ing. Mrs. Phillips leaves her husband and several children. SUO A YEAR MISS EUNICE ARNOLD AND MR. GILES WED. Charming Local Young Lady and Popular Richland Gentle man Married the 26th. Miss Eunice \rnold nnd Mr. W illard Giles were united i n marriage at the Baptist church on 1 hursday evening, December 26th. Before the ceremony a boauti tul bridal chorus was sung by Mrs. H. M. Turner, Misses Eunice Arnold, Bess Fouche, Ruby Wal ker, and Messrs. Benton Thomp son and rom Tolleson. 1 hen entered the bride with her maid, Miss Louise Arnold. The bride wore a beautiful tailor ed suit of taupe cloth, with hat to match, and her flowers were American Beauty roses. Miss Louise Arnold wore a white lace robe and carried Amer ican Beauty roses. To the strains of the wedding maich they were met by the groom with hie best man, Mr. ( arver Dixon, of Richland, nnd by the bride’s father, the Rev. W. W. Arnold, who then performed the ceremony in his usual impressive and beautiful manner. Mrs. Giles is one o! McDonough’s most charming a n d generally loved young ladies. Hosts of triends here and throughout the state are wishing her well. Mr. Giles is a capable and genial gentleman and a promising young business man of Richland. Mr. and Mrs. Giles left on the same evening on the 6:30 o’clock train lor Richland, their future home Miss Annie G. Thompson And Mr. Benton Thompson Hosts. On last Sunday Miss Annie G. Thompson and Mr. Benton Thomp son entertained a few friends ai a most beautiful dinner party. The dining room and table were beautiful with elaborate Christ mas decorations. There were covers for ten. A delightful six course dinner was served. Those present were : Misses Nina Wall, Beula Atkinson, Lucy Reagon, Alla B. Carmighael, Ruby Walker; Messrs. John High tower, Hendley Daniel, Tom Tol leson, and Ed Reagan. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Sowell Hosts. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Sowell en tertained at an elegant 6 o’clock dining Christmas day. Their guests were: Judge and Mrs. A. G. Harris, Mr. Homer Harris, Miss Ethel Sowell, and Mr. Perry Sow ell. Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Welch Hosts. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Welch en tertained a t a pleasant dining Tuesday. Those present were: Dr. and Mrs. B. E. Horton, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Turner, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Stewart, and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hooten. Mrs. H. M. Turner and Miss Bess Fouche went to Atlanta Sat urday to attend the matinee “Every Woman.”
