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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (July 24, 1914)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XXXIX. FLINT RIVER ASSOCIATION MEETS AT LOCUS f GROVE. Baptist Church There is Host On 24 and 25th Ihstant. Pro gram Is Given Below. 10. 'A. M. Devotional Service conducted by 1. G. Walker. 11. A. M. Introductory Sermon by Dr. J. E. Sammons. 2. P. M. Subject—Union in con trast with Christian service. Rev. J. M. Gilmore. 3. P. M. Subjec —A work for everybody and everybody at Work. J. E. Sammons. 8. P. M. Sermon by J: M. G 1- more. July 25 • 6 A. M. Devotional Service G. W. Ward. 10 A. M. Subject—God’s plan of evangelizing the world. Dr. John G. Harrison, Macon, Ga. 11. A. M. Sermon by Dr. Harri son. 2. P. M. Subject—Gospel Heal ing. Dr. JM. Long. 2:45 P. M. Subject—The present progress of the Sunday School work. Rev. J. W. M. Jinkins. DEATHS. BEARDEN. Mrs. Tom Bearden died very suddenly at her home in lussa havv district about 5 o’clock Sun day morning. She was 59 years old and was an estimable Christian woman. The funeral and interment were at County Line church, near Jenkinsburg, Monday morning at 10 o’clock. Mrs. Bearden is survived by one daughter and tiiree sons. COPELAND. Mr/'W. A. Copeland died at his home near Oakland Thursday af ternoon of last week. He was a prominent and popu - lar citizen of our cc unty and a large number of friends mourn his deatii. He was 57 years old. The funeral an i interme it were at Mt. Carmel Friday morning at 11 oiclock. The Rev. Dan Hen derson conducted the services. Mr. Copeiand leaves his wife : one daughter, Mrs. Floyd: and one son, Mr. Ose Co r eia id. M AYS. Mr. Ed Mays died Saturday, the 11th instant at his home in Stock, bridge district. He was standing over a well which they had been digging, when he was overcome by the gas and fell to the bottom of the well. He urns instantly killed. Mr. Mays was a good citizen and an excellent gentleman. The funeral and interment were at Fiippen Friday afternoon, the 12th instant, at 2 o’clock. The funeral was conducted by the Odd Fellows, with the Rev. F. R Seaborn as the officiating minis ter. Mr. Mays is survived by his wife. PELT. Miss Lucile Pelt died at th e home of her parents, Mr. aud Mrs. BOWDEN’S BATTING BRINGS BERTH WITH BRGWi S St. Louis America League Team Pays $3,000 for McDon ough Boy. j Mr. Tim m Bowden has been spld to the M ijors. This is very pleasing news to everybody in T>m > l’s home, M - Dor.ough and Henry county. He has always bee p >pul \r with the lijornefolk, for his splendid person al characteristics, as well as for lus athletic or iwess. WF give below on rcc u• 1 1 of the transaction from Su -day’s Constutioa: “Macon, Ga. July 18 —(Special.) Outfielder Timon Bowden, • the star left fielder of the Macon club was sold yesterday to the Si. Louis Americans for SJ,UU'J. He is to repobt at the end of the Sady leagtn season. “Bowden has been the leading batter of the league the entire season and now boasts of an aver age of .340, and as a fielder, he has but few equals, his average in this department is 974 aud he has thirty-three stolen bases. “Bowden has won many friends since becoming a member of the Macon club tnrough his playing and all-round work. Timon is a boy that never gives up aud his success as a major league ball player is assured. “After finishing the American league season in Ft. Louis he will return to M’.con to tak ■ up his duties as foot-ball coach at Mercer university. “Pittsburg ynd Cleveland scouts were here watching him ai-o.” Mrs. Howard Carmichael Hostess. Mrs H. L. Carmichael entertain ed a number of friends at rook Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. T. A. Lifsey. It was a delightful occasion en joyed by all the guests. Mrs, Fred Walker Hostess. Mrs. Fred Walke r was the charming hostess Monday even ing m honor of her guest, Miss Sadie Suarp. H. L. Pelt, in Locust Grove dis trict Thursday morning c f last week. She was but 16 years of age and was a young girl of bright and winning ways. The funeral and interment were at County Line church Friday morning at 11 o’clock. PHILLIPS. Mr. Pete Phillips died at his home in Stockbridge district on Saturday afterrnoon the 11th in stant. He was a good citizen and ha i many friends who join the bereav ed onps in mourning his death. The funeral and interment were at the burial ground ar Dade ’s Mill Sunday afternoon, t.ie 1_ n instant, at 2 o’clock. Mr. Phillips is survived by sev en children. McDonough, a gia. iuay jjia 24. 1914. B3Y ;.COUr LNJOY HIKE AND CAVIP. T a Tip to tone lounfain, Camp Yeux and Have The Time if ‘ Lives fan Me ) )•!• 1 111 troop of the Bov Scout > vim-rica have re tur k . ;r m tlii‘ r summer camp. Oa > six f the Scouts’ with S ‘out M stp.r Frank Reagan, w at on in c up, as follows: 'i>a aaua.i, Harvey Brown, B»y;t 1 No . 11 •, \Vvley Sanders, R-z ai:• otuiw mill, and Robert Tuner A 2.50 ; , i Friday morn in,., i .l :0 1 1 ;we left Mc- Do iou.n 1 o' i.itig tramp to Sio.« ■i u 1 ui.i: Ee 1 S u lis loaded with his ova aim. s, grai), and cooking in , tat; -.t oi till-* camp outfit h iv« ig ot en sent by express. Along ine, .vm> ve were cheer ed Uj -opeuiitg .1.1,1 reading mes sages iron ; 1 1.1 ■ McDonough ministers and oa.id ay School Sup riiueiiuc.ii.s, tiie Hon. T. J Brown, Proies .or Gunny, Senator Smith, G-vciu . Slaton, and Mr. A. A. Jameson. Wiili mis help we made f ,ood tim and at 7:45 halted at Brushy Knob, twelve miles from McDon ough, and prepared our breakfast. We had our prepared food, bought some buttermilk, and wifli our individual cooking kits brew ed hot tea. It was but four miles farther to the end of our day’s journey. Y.'o tramped this, climbed Little Moun tain, and reached the swimming hole at the river at noon. We spent most of the afternoon in the tiyer. Prep iring to sleep on our blank ets in the ( pen, a threatening cloud drove us to shelter 111 a vacant house Mr. W. K. Lyon kindly of fered. The rain did pour in a few minutes alter we were safe under shelter. We Stept fairly well on tiie floor. At 3:10 o’clock Saturday morn ing, v\e resumed our hike, and reached Stone Mountain, 12 miles, at 10 o’clock. Our camp site was on Lake Venable at tiie root oi Slone Moun tain,t.vo miles from lue town. A dray brought our tent, grub etc., as far as it could and we had to carry it about a quarter of a mile. Tnen begaa oar delightful camp of a week. Four of the seven nights we hud to sleep in the tent because of rain. We slept the other three in the open. We raised a;i abandoned boat from the lake and pateaed and re paired if. We used it constantly while we were there. It w< s delightful to row from our camp at the head of the lake to the old dancing pavilion near the dam and there swim to our hearts’ content in deep *ater. | We were most kindly treated |by the Stone Mountain people. Especially are we grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Sanders and Mr. and Mrs. Beauchamp, who often Helped our leaking iarder, and the Misses Mc- Curdy and Mr. McCurdy. Mr. S. H. Venable has our last ing gratitude for permission to camp on the lake and swim and CELEBKVIION OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS COMES FRIDAY. Program for 31st Instant Is Published In This Issue. Song. Scripture, by the Rev. J M. Gil more. Prayer, by the Rev. Jonas Bar clay. Welcome address, by the Rev. A. B. Sanders! Song Serviek ' Annual address, bv the Rev i' ■ M •«! Rev. T. M. Elliott. T. M. Eliiott. Report of Chicago convention, by Mr. W. W. Milam. Noon Recess. Song Service, bv JF’ders *\ndj binders o l Song service by Lovers of Sa cred Harp songs. Everybody come. “Let him that heareth say, come” to the celebration on July 31, 1914. MRS BIRO JACKSON YIELDS TO DEATH. Excellent McDonoigh Lady Died on the Night of the lOlh Instant Mrs. J. B. Jackson died at her home in M D Though Friday even ing, the 10th instant, at 7 o’clock. She had been seriously id for some time, but until the very last hobe for hen*.recovery was enter tained. Mrs. Jackson was 55 years of age and was a worn m of most excellent christi i i character. Her kindly heart prompted to mmy a kindly deed and gave her a place in the affections of a host of friends, who now maum and miss her. The funeral vas held Sunday morning at 9 o'cloc c at the Bap tist church and che funeral follow ed at the M:i).> lough cemetery. The Rev. J. M. Gilmore conducted the services. Mrs. Jackson is survived by her husband and four sisters. fish there. The Scouts d d ail there cooking and it was indeed fit tor a king. Saturday we reluctantly, had our last swim and broke carriq. Boarding the trolley car at Stone Mountain at T 27 Saturday afternoon, we had an hour's de lightful ride to Atlanta aud reach ed home on the train at 8 d’clock. HM \ YEAR SPLENDID MEETINGS Cl OSE AT BAPTIST CHURCH. The Rev W M. Murray Proves Preacher or Power and Purpose I’he series of meetings which have been in progress at the Baptist church during last week came to a close Sunday. It was a very successful meet ing in every respect. The Re.v. W. M. Murray, of BreWtop, Ala., preached splendid convincing and convicting ser\ mens. Larg crowds at eru id and enjoyed the privilege of hearing him. i . \ . • 'vT Seven new members were added to the c lurch roll by pro fession of faith and two by letter. The baptism of tlie ne w mem bers will take place Sunday at the morning services. J^occlls t ; i j ; • ' i Mr. G. W. Cavenaugh.s con dition continues to improve. He is. still in Atlanta. Mr. Edmond Worrill spent Sun day in our city. Mr. Lem M. Park, of Atlanta, was in pur city Tuesday. Dr. 'Speer; I am well pleased with the glasses you fitted for me. They have relieved my eyes of that awful strain that I suffere'f Claud Mosley, Stqckbridge. Adv, Mr. Ed Hitchcock, of Dallas, spent the week-end in our city. Mr, and Mrs. Lamar Etheridge, of Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs Turner Allensworth, of Atlanta, were here Sunday with Judge and Mrs. Paul Turner. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bright, of Atlanta, Spent several days here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Turner, of Jackson, were here several days last week as the guests of Mr 3. Genie Duffey. Miss Elizabeth Edmonson, of Carrollton, is the attractive guest of Miss Helen Harris. Miss Blake Bunn spent the week-end in Atlanta. Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Carmichael and children, of Atlanta,'spent last week here with Mr. and Mrs. E. ML Copeland. Mrs. Will Hamilton and Dr. D, A. Brown and Messrs. George and Oscar Alexander and Leon Car michael attended the .funeral ot Mr. W. D. Alexander in Atlanta Sunday. Mr. Alexrnder spent several months here a few years ago as a contractor and made many ft tends here who regret to hear of his death. J. M. Green, that prince of goodl fellows, was in McDonough recent iy and purchased an elegant pair of S eer’s Crown Glass gold mounted spectacles Adv. Mrs. Dora Barker and Miss Tom mie Dora Barker have returned to their home in Atlanta, after a visit to Mrs. Annie M. Nolan. Mr. Mat Maddox, of Vienna, & visiting relatives in and about Mc;- Donough, , >r
