The Henry County Weekly
VOL. XU.
HENSLEE IN RACE
FOR PRISON BOARD
Prominent Barnesville Man,
Formerly of Atlanta, An
nounces Against Robert E.
Davison.
The following from the Atlanta
Constitution will be of interest to
Mr. Atticus H. Henslee’s many
Henry county friends. Mr. Hens
lee is well remembered here as a
business partner of the old T, D.
Stewart Company, and his numer
ous friends in this countv wish
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him all success in his race as a
member of the Prison Board;' and
will doubtless rally to his support
on the day of the State primary
and cast a most flattering vote
for him. The Weekly joins the
throng of well-wishers. Success
to you, Atticus:
“An announcement of much in
terest in political circlers of the
State is that of A. H. Henslee of
Barnesville, for the place on the
Prison Commission now held by
Robert E. Davison of Woodville.
“Mr. Henslee has never run for
a political of/ice, although he lias
taken an active interest in politi
cal affairs, and his announcement
is expected to add a great deal of
interest to the Georgia political
situation. He will begin his cam
paign at once and will wage it
with vigor.
“The new candidate formerly re
sided in Atlanta and has many
friends here. However, he left
here about two years ago to make
his home place at the place at
which he is residing at the pres
ent time. He has met with a
great deal of success in the busi
ness world.”
Gentry Promoted.
Local Telephone people are in
terested in the announcement of
the appointment of T. R. Gentry
as commercial superintendent of
of division one of the Southern
Bell Telephone Company, which
includes the States of Georgia
and Alabama.
Mr. Gentry succeeds Macon
Martin, yvho has been promoted
to be commercial engineer- Mr.
Gentry’s headquarters will be in
Atlanta, but his new duties are
expected to bring him here fre
qnently.
Starting as a clerk to a construc
tion foreman and having expe
rience in every feature of tele
phone work, Mr. Gentry has suc
ceeded despite the handicap o.f
being the son of the president of
the company. He is declared to
be a young man of unusual ability
and the possessor of an engaging
personality.
Manager Ward will continue to
report to District Manager J. C.
Buchanan of the Atlanta Suburban
District, Atlanta, Ga.
Notice.
If the lady who, on January sth,
representing herself to be Miss
Ellison and had bill of goods
charged to Mr. Ras Dickerson
pays for them we will drop the
matter; if not, we will prosecute
the case.
T. A. SLOAN & 00.,
McDonough; Ga.
A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Irftera&ts of McDonough and Henry County.
Law Governing Autos.
Any person under the age of 16
that operates a motor vehicle of
any kind on the public street or
highway, whether owner of the
car or driving it for another, is
guilty of a misdemeanor.
Any person operating an auto
mobile between the hours of one
hour after sunset ana one hour
before sunrise, without two white
lights on the front of same and
one red light on the rear, is guilty
of a misdemeanor.
All persons operating motor
power machines on the public
street or highway, whether two,
three or four-wheel vehicles,
shall not operate them at a speed
greater than thirty miles an hour,
having due regard for the traffic
and common use of such street or
highway. Upon approaching any
bridge, railroad crossing, dam,
sharp curve, dugway or deep de
scent, or in traversing same, the
operator must have his machine
under immediate control, and
shall not operate said vehicle at a
greater speed than ten miles an
houL
All owners of motor vehicles or
motorcycles are required to reg
ister same with the Secretary of
State and secure a number-plate,
which plate shall be attached to
the rear of said vehicle, not in a
swinging position, but in a posi
tion so that the number can be
plainly seen.
The law compels the sheriff of
each county to prosecute any and
all persons violating this act, and
the Secretary of State sends an
inspector to each county once a
month to ascertain whether the
sheriff is discharging his duty.
Valantine Party.
All the beauty and romance of
St. Valentine Day, and a!' the fes
tivities which characterized the
occasion were enjoyed at the
home of Misses Mae and Willie
Mag Glass last Saturday evening,
February 12.
The trouble-making spirit him
self was pictured on green hearts
which decorated a small trte in
the hall, and each guest being
blind folded were led to clip for
their partners.
Many interesting games were
played, while Miss Mae Glass and
sister, Mrs. J. Z.*Thompson of
Carrollton, rendered very appro
priate music on piano.
Hearts with the young ladies’
names written on them were
pinned on the young men’s coats,
and as ’twas “Leap Year,” each
young lady had to search for her
name to secure her partner for
supper.
The dining room was beautiful
ly dacorated in green hearts, the
color scheme being carried out
in green.
A delightful sandwich course
was served, also cakes and hot
chocolate.
Those invited were Miss Ra
chael Rowan, Miss Willie Knight,
Miss Lura Fields, Miss Leila John
son, Miss Julia Glass, Miss Leslie
Pair, Miss Willie Rountree, Miss
Vira Fields, Miss Oza Johnson,
Miss Carrie Riley and Miss Fannie
Kate Burch. Mr. Hugh Fannin,
Mr. Tom Glass, Mr. H. S. Pless,
Mr. Paul Rowan, Mr. J. C. Nash,
Mr. Coleman Riley, Mr. Marvin
Johnson, Mr. Otis Burch, Mr. Fuel
Hendon, Mr. Harp Nash and Mr.
Candler Dailey. A Guest.
McDonough, Georgia, fßamv, February is, i9i6
SEVEN CANDIDATES
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ANNQUNjCE TODAY
They Are Amollg Our Best
; Citizens atuiWill Doubtless
Command a Flattering Vote
on March 31. %
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Reference to our announcements
this week shows f£vcn new names
added to the list those desiring
to serve as cbhirfy officers. It is
another lot ofjgeod citizens, who
will not only serve to enliven the
race, but bring a strong following
of friends to tneir. support. They
are as follows:
For Commissioner, A. C. Nor
man, G. M. Bowden.
For Receiver, Tgd Goodman, G.
B. Anderson.
For Collector. €' W. South.
For Treasurer*VV. A. Hooten.
For Coroner, J. F. Johnson.
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Sad "Dteath
Mrs. Fd Beriy died at the home
of her husband near Luella last
FYiday morning,, after a short ill
ness.
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The death of Mrs. Bm*ry is an
unusually sad one, as four smal 1
children are left, besides the
stricken husband, to mourn her
loss. She was the oldest daugh
ter of Mr. and'Mrs. Hiram Dorton,
Lind possessing the attributes of a
good woman, numbers of friends
were attracie L-o her who deeply
sympathize vnUi me bereaved
ones.
The remains were entered at
Bethany cemetary at 2 o’clock
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. M.
Gilmore preaching the funeral
sermon.
Mr. J. S. Wall Dead.
After an illness of some time
from the infirmities of age, Mr. J.
S. Wall died at the home of his
son, Mr. J. N. Wall, near Peach
stone Shoals.
Mr. Wail was formerly a well
known citizen of Anniston, Ala.,
but for some years past had been
living with his son, having ac
count of age retired from active
life. He was 81 years old, and in
this lengthy existence leaves a
record commanding the respect
and esteem of his fellow man.
Besides his immediate family and
relatives, a large number of friends
will reverence his memory.
The remains were carried to
Anniston on the early morning
train Wednesday for interment,
where they will rest beside his
wife who had preceded him some
years ago.
• For Sale —The following prop
erty in Stockbridge, Ga., on Jones
boro road, next to the Methodist
church property: One new house,
cow barn and six large lots. Want
to sell to good party at once for
cash or on terms. For particulars
communicate with Mr. W. W. ; i
lam, phone 16, Stockbridge, Ga.
For Sale.
Two good farm mules, 1 horse,
2 hogs, weight abaut 100 each,
will be sold as the property pf Q.
A. Dickson, decceased, before the
court house door in McDonough,
Saturday, Feb. 19.
C. J. Dickson,
2t Tern. Adm’r.
Locust Grove Institute.
Arbor day was celebrated in an
appropriate way at the Institue.
Rows of trees were put on three
sides of the campus by the stu
dents of the school; new flower
beds were made, and a general
cleaning up of the grounds en
sued. Dr. Solomon of Atlanta
was uresent at the chapel exer
cises on that day, when a fitting
Arbor day program- was carried
out, and all enjoyed his talk.
Marist College of Atlanta came
near losing to the strong five rep
resenting L. G. 1. last Saturday,
the score being 32 to 32. In the
first half Locust Grove led, 20 to
13. Both teams played a hard
game, there was no loafing at any
time. Marist had a better eye for
the basket, and Locust Grove ex
celled in passing and dodging.
The community of Locust Grove
seldom has an opportunity to see
any better sport than that furnish
ed last Saturday.
The Phi Delta Society will en
tertain the Sigma lota Society on
tomorrow night, and a good social
evening is expected.
The speakers who have won
places on the champion debate,
which comes commencement, are
the following: For the the Philo
mat beans, Mr. Fred Smith, of At
lanta, and Mr. Dekle, of Graymont,
with Mr. Harold Morris of Atlanta
as alternate. For the Philosophi
ans, Mr. A. B. Culberson, of Ellen
wood, and Mr. Freeman McClure,
of LaFayette, with Miss Russ
Thomas or Trion as alternate.
The commencement parts have
been assigned the senior class by
the faculty as follows: Valedictory
Carey Westbrook, salutatory Rob
eit Moore, prophet Ruby Barton,
historian Lucy Fields, last will and
testament Edgar David, poet Joe
Davis, orator Harold Morris, es
sayest Mary Malone, photographer
Ada Reynolds, coroner Joseph
Murphey.
k Mrs. Turner Goldsmith, Miss
Elizabeth, and Mrs. Turner Gold
smith, Jr., of Atlanta recently visi
ted Miss Mary Lake Sheldon.
Mr. T. C. Gilbert preached at
Liberty church Sunday.
Miss Nell Norman and Mr. T.
Russell from McDonough, spent
the week-end in Locust Grove.
Mr. Lon Pitts was in Atlanta
Saturday.
Mr. A. 11. Price has sold his
mercantile business to Mr. W. C.
Mason of Lavonia. It is under
stood That Mr. L. A. Wood, of At
lanta, will take charge of the store.
Both Sunday schools had good
attendance last Sunday, consider
ing the disposition of Jupiter Piu
vius. The “Go-To-Sunday-School-
Day” has been put off at both
schools and a record attendance of
parents is expected on next Sun
day.
The old Henry Country Weekly,
at McDonough, has taken on new
life since Col. J. A. Fouche took
charge of it the first of the year.
Col. Fouche was editor of the pa
per for several years, but dropped
out of the harness to serve his
county as Clerk of the Superior
Court for three or four terms.
His newspaper friends throughout
the State —and they are legion—
are glad to see him on the edito
rial job again.—Newnan Herald.
INSTALATION SERVICE
MOST IMPRESSIVE
Officers Were Installed Last
Friday Night by the Masons
and a Large Crowd Was
Present, Including Visitors*
The McDonough Chapter Royal
Arch Masons gave a public instal
lation of officers in their .splendid
lodge rooms last Friday night,
which was much appreciated and
enjoyed.
A large number of invited guests
were present, besides many vis
iting brethren from neighboring,
lodges.
Splendid refreshments furnish
eJ by the good ladies were served
in the basement. Two hundred
plates were laid, consisting of
chicken salad, sandwiches, olives,
pickles and hot coffee, which were
a perfect delight.
Grand Lecturer McHan, visiting
speaker, missed connection in
Macon and failed to be present
but his place was filled by Mr. T.
D. Harkins of Locust Grove, who
delivered a mo :t eloquent and im
pressive address.
Past Higii Priest T. J. Brown
was graceful master of ceremo
monies.
Following is the list of new of-
ficers installed :
J. E. Hooten, High Priest.
Asa A. Lemon, King.
W. H. Peace, Scribe.
Bailor Smith, Capt.of Host.
J. G. Smith, Principal Sojrn’r.
D. T. Carmichael, R. A. C.
A. G. Harris, Mstr. 3d V.
Jno. Harkins, Mstr. 2d V.
R. L. Ramey, Mstr. Ist V.
W. A. Harper, Sec’y.
J. M. Carmichael, Treas.
A. C. Oglesby, Sentinel.
Stockbmige Locals.
Mrs. Hardy Askew visited Misses
Mary and Clio Dodson of Rex one
day last week.
Mrs. Missouri War 1 is visiting:
Misses Ward and Sara IcWilliam.-
at Wesleyan College in Macon
this week.
Mrs. Augustus Swann entertain
ed the What Next Club last Wed
nesday afternoon. Progressive
Rook was played and after the
game a delicious salad course was -
served at the tables. The next
meeting will be held with Mrs.
Rosser Ward.
Miss Gorrie Gossett is visi'injg
in Tampa, Florfda, to be gone
about two months.
There will be a Silver Tea next
Wednesday at the home of Mrs.
W. W. Ward given by the Ladies
Aid Society of the Presbyterian
Church.
Mrs. C. M. Power’s children
have been very sick, but are bet
ter now.
We are glad to see Mrs. Parks
out again after her recent illness.
“The Merchant of Venice” will
be given by Miss Manta Brown’s
expression class Feb. 25th, at the
school building. The music class
of Miss Nina Harris will asssist.
Miss Ella Berry was the guest
of Mrs. W. W. Ward Thursday.
Fairview! Fairview f
Come to the Spinsters’ Conven
tion and see the old maids trans
formed into beautiful young mai
dens before your own eyes at
Fairview School on Friday night*
February 25th.
Admission 10 and 20 cents.
SI.OO A YEAR
