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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (March 6, 1914)
The Henry County 'Weekly VOL. XXX!X. PRESBYTERIAN LADIES HAVE MISSIONARY TEA. This Interesting Annual Affair Will Occur On Evening of the Friday, The 13th Instant. The Woman’s Missionary So ciety of the McDonough Presby terian church will hold their an nual tea on Friday evening, March the 13th, at 7:30 o’clook, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Carmichael. The following is the program: Song by all: “Let the Sunshine In.” Prayer, by Rev. J. M. Gilmore. * Scripture Reading, by Rev. Jonas Barclay. Solo, by Miss Annie Nolan. Story, by Mrs. Julia McDonald. Instrnmental Solo, by Miss An nie Ola Sloan. Song, by Mrs. S. W. Farrar, Miss Annie G. Thompson, and Messrs. Benton Thompson, Will Green, E. M. Copeland, and R. A. Sloan. Song by all: “God Be With You till We Meet Again.” Prayer, by Rev. A. B. Sanders* Contest. Refreshments. Beersheba. Rev. J. M. Gilmore filled his reg ular appointment at Sharon Satur and Sunday. Mrs. Emma Piper and little daughter, Ruth, spent last week with her Mother, Mrs. J. M. Duke. Mr. Lindsey Kersey spent a few days last week with Mr. Jessie Duke. March has entered like a lion, I guess it will march out like a lambi Mrssrs. J. M. Duke, Homer Piper, Jessie Duke and Hemp Presson made a business trip to Me Donough Friday. HAMPTON SCHOOL HAVE RALLY DAY FRIDAY. Patriotic Program For the Thir teenth Arranged. Judge E. J. Reagan Will Speak. The pepole of Hampton and especially of the Hampton school have planned a great Rally Day for next Friday, the 13th instant. The exercises will begin at 9 o’clock in the morning and close at noon. At 10 o’clock Judge E. J. Reagan of McDonough, will make an ad dress. Many other interesting features have been planned and it will be a pleasant and profitable occasion for all the people. Hampton is an example of what a community may become in an educational way when the spirit for school betterment is diffused among the people of such a com munity. In Hampton everybody believes in the school. This interest has led to the selection of an excellent superintendent and faculty and the consequent building of one of the finest town schools in the State. Everybody is cordially invited to attend these exercises at the Hampton school. MR. AND MRS. E. C. GEORGE LOSE LITTLE GIRL Shakerag District Citizen’s Daughter Died Wednesday Of Last Week. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. George’s lit tle four year old daughter died at their home in Shakerag dis trict Wednesday morning of last week at 6 o’clock. She was a bright sweet little child, the very sunshine of the home and an inspiration in the whole community. All who knew her mourn her death as a person al loss* The funeral and interment were at Bethel church Friday' morning at 11 o’clock. Mr. Will South conducted the services. SECOND DISTRICT BAPTIST'S TO MEET AT BETHANY Complete Program of General Meeting Second District Sojth River Association Is Given. This meeting will de at Bethany church on March 27, 28, 29th. The following is the program. FRIDAY. 10 A. M. —Devotional Services by Rev. H. V. Adamson. 11 A. M—lntroductory Sermon by Rev. John W. Faulkner, of Locust Grove. DINNER. 1 P. M. —Organization and busi ness Session. 2 P.M.—Does the Scriptures Teach That A Converted Person Realizes A Change, by Rev. W. F Pate. 3 P.M.—What is the duty of a Church Member By W. R. Henry. ADJOURNMENT SATURURDAY * 10 A.M.—Devotional survice, By R. O. Jackson. 10:20 A.M. Subject—Would a Good Wholesome Discipline In a Church be Helpful to I s Prayers. By Rev. Z. E. Barron. 11:20 A.M.—Sermon By Rev. Spencer B. King. DINNER 1 P.M.—Business Session. 1:30 P.M. Subject—Christian Citi zenship, By Rev. J. M. Gilmore. 2.15 P. M. Subject Has the Church a Duty to the World; if so What is It? By R. 0. Jackson 3 P.M. Subject —Does the Bible Teach that Applicants for Member shq*in a Church should give an Experience of Grace, By Rev. J. W. R. Jenkins. ADJOURNMENT SUNDAY 7:45 A. M. Sub j e c t—S unday School. 10:30 A. M. Subject—Moral Influ ence of the Sundy School, By Mr. E. M. Copeland. 11:30 A. M.—Sermon By Rev. Gil more. ADJOURNMENT The general public is cordially invited to attend. W. G. Thompson. L. B. McCullongh. R. B. Harrison. Committee McDONOUOh tHOWGIA MISS RUBY WALKER. WEDS MR. SIDNEY SMITH. Announcement Made Tuesday When Mrs W. W. Turner Was Hostess To Friends. Mrs. Willie Turner entertained delightfuffy at rook Tuesday after noon twenty of her friends. This was in compliment to her sister, Miss Ruby Walker, and an nouncing her engaement to Mr. J. Sidney Smith, of Savannah, the wedding to occur on the 2d day of April. The house was decorated with many jonquills and hyacinths, the color scheme being yellow and white. A delicious salad course was served, after which Mrs. Homer Turner announced the happy news of the engagement. Miss Walker, the bride-elect, is a daughter of Emma Walker, and is a native of McDonough, one of whom the whole town is in deed proud. She is a charming voung lady, possessing many graces of mind and person and pleasing accomplishments. She is a general favorite here with her home folk and has been much admired wherever she has visited. Her hosts of friends throughout the State are extend ing their very best wishes. Mr. Smith is a capable and very popular young business man of Savannah and has made many friends here during his visits. He has friends in large numbers who are taking pleasure in con gratuating him upon his rare good fortune. NORTHERN DIVISION WINS GOLD STAR. Meeting of Sunday schools At Stockbridge Reveals High Standard Reached By All. The Northern Division of the Sunday School Association met at Stockbridge Methodist Church Sunday, February 22d, and held one of the most enjoyable meet ings we have yet attended. The meeting opened with song, anti p"uyer by Brother Briscoe, of Atlanta, fo.lowed by address by Broth r Briscoe,on “What it Takes to M ike An Ideal Sunday School.” He made an able and interesting address. This was followed by Mr. S. K. Austin, Field Worker for the Northern Division. The afternoon services were conducted by Brother W. W. Mi lam. Each school in the North ern Division was taken up and questioned as to “What it had done in the Sunday School Work.” Nearly ,’l of the* Schools were rep re unted by one or more of its members. The Northern Division has come up to what it takes to be “A Gold Star Division”, and we trust that the other divisions will come up to this standard. We all appreciate what Brother W. W. Milam and others are do ing for tin Sunday School work. Let’s join hands and make this year’s work in the Sunday School field the best in our lives, and, then we will be blessed in other departments of the church. Signed, A TEACHER. HENRY COUNTY SCHOOLS CONTEST AT LOCUST GROVE. Interesting Occasion And Many Contests Are Being Planned For April 24th. FULL PROGRAM IS GIVEN BELOW. To The Teachers of Henry County. At the last meeting of the Henry County Teachers’ Associa tion a committee was appointed to a range the details of a contest for the county schools. We, the committee make the recommen dations found below. Committee. Place —Locust Grove, Ga. Time—April 24, 1914, 9:30 A. M. E 1 i g i b i 1 i t y. Nine - montns schools with ten grades may en ter contestants only from the first seven grades. All other schools may enter pupils from any grade. EVENTS OF CONTEST. Essay—General subject for study: “The Presidents of the U. S. since 1860.” One president se lected as theme of essay. Writ ten in presence of judges. Time, 45 minutes. Open to all grades. One contestant. Spelling. —Five vords dictated from Swinton’s Word Rook. Writ ten in presence of judges. Prop er ancT foreign names debarred. One contestant. Open .to all grades. One contestant in either declamation or recitation, but not one in both. 100-Yard Dash. —One contest ant. Open to all grades. 220-Yard Dash.—One contest ant. Open to all grades. Half Mile Relay Race. —Team of MR. S. A. TOLLESON ENTERS CORONER S RACE. Weft Known and Excellent Citi zen of Sandy Ridge District Announces In This Issue. Mr. S. A. Tolleson announces his candidacy for the office of Corcnei in this issue The Weekly. Mr. Tolleson is a resident of Sanby Ridge district and is one of Henry county’s best citizens. He is worthy of the honor and is thoroughly capable of filling the office and performing well all its duties. • • He is also a man of pleasing personality, which has made for him many friends throughout the county. These will make him a strong runner in this race. For Treasurer. To The White Voters Of Henry County. I am a candidate for Treasurer of Henry Connty subject to the ac tion of the Democratic primary to be held April 3d next. Owing to the near approaoh of the primary I shalljbe unable to see all the voters but earnestly solicit your support and protnise if e lected a faithful discharge of the obligations of the office. Your Respectfully, G W. Cavenaugh. four. Open to all grades. Running High Jump —One con testant. Open to all grades. Throwing Base Ball. —One con testant. Open to all grades. Chinning Pole. —One contest ant. Open to all grades. Three-legged Race. —Team of two. Open only to L 2, 3 and 4 grades. 50 yards. Wheel Barrow Race. —Thirty yards. Team of two. Open only to 1,2, 3, and 4 grades. Sack Race. —20 Yards. One contestant. Open only to 1,2, 3, and 4 grades. Potato Race —2O yards. Carry potato in table spoon. Only one hand to be used. One contestant. Open to girls of all grades. Only black shoes allowed. POINTS OF CREDIT. In essay, spelling and oratory 25 points will be given for win ning first place, 15 for second place, and 5 for third place. In all athletic event 5 points will be given for first place, 3 for second and 1 for third. , Prizes. Prizes will be given to the win ners in each event. A prize will be given to the school winning the greatest number of points SUGGESTIONS. Let ALL SCHOOLS come with full delegation and bring banners, pennants, etc. MISS AMANDA HAYNES ENTERS INTO REST. Estimable and Aged Woman Of Beersheba District Passed Away Sunday Morning. Miss Amanda Haynes died at the home of Mr. George Stroud ip Beersheba district Sunday morn ing at 9 o’clock. Miss Haynes was 77 years of age and was a woman of excellent Christian character. She had. many friends who miss her and mourn .her death. The funeral and interment were at Sardis Monday morning at 11 o’clock. Mr. Sam Fincher con ducted the services. Miss Haynes is survived by two brothers, Messrs. Nathan Haynes and Jim Haynes. STRAYED OR STOLEN light bay horse with 3 w’hite feet. Left Sunday, with halter and blanket on. Finder return to C. D. Mc- Donald, McDonough, Ga. ad' ■ ——l ' —— Flippen. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hinton spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Foster. Mr. Howard Love spent Fiiday and Saturday here. Miss Nettie Gray spent Saturday at Locust Grove with her mother, Mrs. J. M. Gray. Mr. G. T. Green spent Tuesday in Macon. SI.OO A YEAR
