The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934, October 17, 1913, Image 5
Mr. Joe Smith has moved his family into the new home on depot street, and Mr, Harvey Fields is occupying the Smith house. Messrs. Tommy Tolleson and Hill Redwine, of Fayetteville,spent Thursday night in our city. GET THE GLASS FOR YOUR .WINDOWS.. FROM THE Planters Warehouse & Lumber Cemoanv I J McDonough, Georgia. SPECIAL PALL FURNITURE SALE TO HENRY COUNTY PEOPLE. We have a most complete Line of Furniture to select from, consisting of Oak and Mahogany Dressers, Washstands, Sideboards, Buffets, Chiffo robes, Wardrobes, Hat Racks, Parlor Suits, Chairs and Rockers, also Wil low Furniture, Kitchen Cabinets, Cooking Stoves and Heaters of all sizes, Art Squares, Rugs, Window Shades, Mattresses and Springs of all kinds. When in Atlanta don’t fail to call on us and inspect our large stock. We can save you considerable as against your home dealers’ prices. Our place is only three blocks from Peachtree stieet, and easy to find. If you haven’t the time "to call on us, if you will write and tell us just what you want and we’ll send you illustrations and our lowest prices. ED & AL MATTHEWS, 158 Edgewise! Ave,, Atlanta. Ca. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK, McDonough, Georgia. C apital, Surplus and Profits $104,000.00. Deposit your money in this strong NATIONAL BANK. It is under the super* ision of the United States Government. It has the distinc tion of being the Largest and Strongest Bank between Atlanta and Macc i. It also has the reputation of accommodating its customers. No customer of this Bank is considered too unimportant to receive the direct personal attention of the Officers of the Bank. T. A. SLOAN, RALPH L. TURNER, HENRY WOODWARD President. Vice President & Cashier. Assistant Cashier. Southern District Meeting County S. S. Association. On the fourth Sunday of this month will be held at Locust Grove Baptist church the first meeting foJ the year of the Southern Div- tot /if f L k Pniittf si IbiOTl 01 UR nciilj vAHUHV O. o. Association. A short session in cluding a S. S, sermon will be the program for the morning. In the afternoon officers for the year will be elected, D . Broughton will make an address,and other speak ers are expected. The public is invited. Three delegates, including the Superin endent, are due from each Sunday School in the district, which are Locust Grove Baptist, Locust Grove Methodist, Daniel, Philadel phia, Philippi, and New Hope. Locust Grove. The young men of town enter tained the young ladies with a chicken pilean on last Friday night. The crowd gatherd in Mr. A. G. Combs pasture where they were greeted with bonfires and the sav ory odor of the steaming pilean. Games were played out on the grass and everybody took part in the fun and frolic of the evening. Mr. Cates was master of cere monies and Mr. and Mrs. John Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hub bard were chaperones. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Brown and Mrs. R. C. Brown spent Tuesday in Atlanta. Miss Sara Combs enter ained three tables of rook Wednesday afternoon. After th e game a delicious ice course was served. LIE GIVLN TO BARTLETT, BUT AT ONCE WITHDRAWN. Georgian Forces Representative Mondeil to Retract the # Offensive Word. Washington, October 11. —The house had a moment of excitement today when the unparliamentary word “lie” figured in the debate. Representative Mondell, of Wyom ing, said that the position taken by Representative Bartlett, of Geor gia, as to commerce court legisla tion “gave the lie to his protesta ions.’’ Mr. Bartlett jumped to his feet with a demand that Mr Mondell withdraw the word lie. “Oh, 1 am not excited!" shouted Mr. Bartlett to his colleagues, who gathered about him. “I don’t in tend to break any rules of the house.” Mr. Mondell admitted that his choice of words had been unfor tunate, but insisted that Mr. Bart lett’s attitude did not accord with his statement in regard to certain legislation. Mr. Bartlett accepted the form of criticism, and the in cident was closed. — ATLANTA CON STITUTION. Adv. Beersheba. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Duke spent Sunday afternoon with Vlr. and Mrs. W. L. Presson Miss Leola Presson spent Satur day night with Miss Lizzie Duke. Miss Trudie Piper and Mr. Har mon Strawn spent Saturday night and Sunday with relatives in New ton county. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Presson spent Sunday with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Presson. Little Nellie Rawls, of Jackson, is spending a few weeks with Miss Minnie Presson. Tussahaw. Mr. G. F. Upchurch went to Griffin Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Rosser visit ed relatives in McMullen’s district Sunday. Mr. Leo Laney called on Mr. John McGarity Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Green Upchurch and family visited Mr. and Mrs. A. W, McGarity Saturday night. Mr. L. L. Culpepper visited his brother, Mr. Culpepper, last week. Rose. NEWS GF SCHOOLS IN HENRY COUNTY. A Department Conducted by the County School Superintend ent, 0. 0. Toileson. The rural schools will open next Monday, 20th, after a 3 day session of the Teachers’ Institute. We have the best corps of teachers, it is believed ever employed in i lent y County. Consequently some un usally fine results are expect'd from this next year’s work. The Institute for Rural Teachers is in session this week from Thurs day to Saturday under the direc tion of Miss C. S. Parrish, super visor. Among other things planned in connection with the programs of these meetings are a reception to the visiting teachers Thursday evening and an address by Dr. J. G. Harrison of Mercer University, Macon, on Friday evening. The public will be welcomed to all ses sions of the Institute and especial ly is a good audience asked tor Friday evening. The teachers and trustees are being ir *ructed not to admit pu pils inti ... ' school which ha e enrolled in another school during the sai.. " •r* except upon change of residence or written permission from the Board of Fduc ti n. This is done (1) for the sake of t o child himself. After he has been properly classified and has learned the work, it is wrong io change him. (2) For the school’s sake. The school was established for the accommodation o. the children in the district in which it is situated. Pupils from other districts have no right to crowd them out. The teachers are expected to make a report to prrents monthly concerning the advancement of their children. If you do not re ceived this report promptly, please consult with the teacher about it. Tuition is charged non-resident pupils and children not school age (under six and over eighteen) as no funds are provided for them by the State. The trustees will have til is matter in charge. Upon petition of the trustees on account of the season, the Board of Education !ms grant< i i< ave to Rock Spring, Riverdale and Mt. Zion to open school Nov. 3, two weeks later than the regular open ing. Mrs. Reagan and Mrs. Redwine Entertain. On Thursday Mrs. Reagan and Mrs. Redwine entertained at a se ries of parties for the pleasure of a number of their friends. In the morning a dozen friends enjoyed rook for some time, after which a hot luncheon was served. In the afternoon sixteen ladies played rook and were served to an ice course. In the evening the young Deo ple enjoyed a marshmallow roast. around a large camp-fire, after which they went to the house and e ljoyed music, conversation, fruit and lemonade. This party was given in honor of Miss Helen Dunn, a bride-elect. Card of Thanks. I desire to express through the columns of The Weekly my sin cere thanks to each and every cit izen and student who saved mv residence from beiag destroyed by the fire which burned my gin. Without their heroic efforts all would have been a total loss. I am very grateful to each of you. Yours respectfully, R. C. Brown. Mrs. B. E. Horton visited in At lanta this week.