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The Henry County Weekly
VOL. XLI.
HENRY COUNTY
MOVES FORWARD
Organization Meaning Much
for Her Progress Perfected
Monday —Full List of Offi
cers Elected.
For two or three months past a
movement has been quietly under
way which means much for the
progress and general good of
Henry county.
It was the securing of a Farm
Demonstration Agent, under aus
pices of the Government and State
Agricultural Departments.
The government agreed to pay
half the expenses necessary if the
county would assume half. With
this assurance, a canvas for pri
vate subscriptions was made and
soon the full amount was assured
by a number of our live citizens
who realized the benefits to be
derived from the movement.
As the result of a meeting of
those interested, the Henry Coun
ty Agricultural Association was
organized at the Court House last
Monday afternoon, with the fol
lowing officers elected:
J. T. Weems, President.
R. L. Turner, Sec. and Treas.
A. N. Brown, Dr. R J. Arnold,
A. G. Combs, S. C. McWilliams, A.
C. Norman, Vice Presidents.
Directors —W. G. Callaway,
Shakerag: S. K. Austin, Brushy
Knob; G. W. Hinton, Stockbridge;
C. T. Elliott, Fliopen; Epps Rowan,
Sixth; W. J. Turner, McMullens;
L. W. Patterson, Beersheba; R. C.
Walker, Lowes; H. H. Chinn,
Hampton; J. B. Newman, McDon
ough; J, D. Bowen, Loves; F. B.
Parr, Locust Grove; T. A. Barham,
Sandy Ridge; G. B. Childs Tussa
haw.
Mr, J. H. Hancock, a thoroughly
competent and practical farmer,
was selected by the Agricultural
Department as County Demon
strator, and his appointment con
firmed by the Association. Mr.
Hancock was present and accept
ed the appointment, his duties to
begin March Ist. Complete re
ports will be furnished regularly
to both Departments and the
County Association.
The object of the association
will be the promotion of all inter
ests of Henry county, and by co
operation of every class of citi
zens the beneficial results are un
limited.
It is but candor to accord to
Mr. Julian T. Weems full credit
for the working up of this ex
cellent movement. For it was he
who, single-handed, devoted his
time and energy to it, in a short
while securing the entire private
subscriptions for the county’s re
quired half.
A county fair is one of the first
probabilities, which if it does
not come at once will doubtless
surely follow.
Reports of progress from time
to time will be made; and no A T all
together for the Henry County
Agricultural Association let’s
wake up and do something.
A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of McDonough and Henry County.
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Flippen.
Regular preaching services were
held at this place Saturday and
Sunday, and brother Smith, the
pastor, gave the church two very
interesting sermons, also a Sun
day School talk which was en
couraging and uplifting.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hinton mo
tored over from Whitehouse to
be with the latter’s sister, Mrs.
Mace Foster, Sunday.
Mrs. Royster of Jonesboro is
with her sister, Mrs. J. H. John
son, who is confined to her room
with grip.
Mrs. I)r. Snow returned to her
home in Atlanta Saturday, after
spending a week with her parents
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Dailey.
The Young Peoples Missionary
Society met at the church Sunday
afternoon.
Mr. C. J. Simpson made a flying
trip to Smyrna Sunday calling on
home folks.
Mrs. R. W. Lo v *e came down
from Atlanta Monday to be with
her husband, who is sick at his
boarding place, Mr. Emett Touch
stone’s.
Mrs. Cora Fields has returned
from Whitehouse,where she spent
a week with her daughter, Mrs.
Lee Hinton.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Foster at
tended church here Sunday and
were the dinner guests of the lat
ter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L.
Pair.,
The W. 0. W. Camp of this
place entertained delightfully for
the ladies and their friends last
Friday evening. A very interest
ing program was carried out, and
the order and management of the
occasion were beautiful.
Opening song by Mr. H. C. Ri
: ley. Welcome address by Mr. H.
Is. Pless. Mr. Phillips of Atlanta,
| State Manager of the Fraternity,
was the speaker in charge, giving
many ideas on Woodcraft and Its
Basis, and what stands for the in
terest of the home was made so
plain that all could understand by
yoking themselves together in the
brotherhood of this fraternity
brotherly love will exist through
out the ages.
Mr. Lige Morris followed in his
casual way, proving that by be
coming a member of this order
the wife and children of the pro
vider would be benefited by the
insurance they carry while health
and earthly existence remains.
Music and singing added much
to the enjoyment. Also a Ladies
Circle was discussed with interest.
But best of all was the bountiful
spread, consisting of Brunswick
stew, oyster and tomato soups,;
sandwiches, coffee and cake.
Now it takes Christians to make
a model church and Christianity to
prove a success in all undertak
ings. So come together and all
help your fellowman by becoming
a member of the W. 0. W., and
organize a Circle, too.
Patsy.
Mrs. A. R. Scott left yesterday
for Raleigh, N. C., to visit her sis
ter, Mrs. J. B. Green. Mrs. Green
will be remembered very pleas
antly as Miss Rose Morgan, who
has quite a number of friends
here who will regret to learn that
she has been ill for several
months.
McDonough, Georgia, Friday harch 3, 1916.
Old-Time Servant •
Fssscsjj y o:ui.
After lingering ssflferal weeks
in a state of helple£s*£js#from the
infirmities of ag*?, ‘ pen Welch,
about the last old-school
colored servant- df.McDonough
; and vicinity, died o’clock last
j Sunday night at his IJtSme in this
city. * . 5
For years and years Ben was a
familiar figure ing*McDonough,
recognized as a typwal Southern
negro, full of t;ic#.|pmnu'ndaLie
traits which that class
of his race confidMyl and esteem.
From the ,of the old
Brown House, inUhtMiately after
the civil war. he Jms a faithful
porter during the jitfjfg proprietor
ship of “Aunt Sallie contin
uing with all her*pbcessors; and
many are the traveling men who
will remember his |a|thful, punct
ual service, as unique per
sonality. In one and another
he remained with jtlfe house, al
ways ready and wiping, as long as
he was possibly ape to keep on
his feet, until juss,a few weeks
before the end. *
There are but Zfew of these
old-school darkies®eft, and their
passing out always brings regret,
not only to their own people, but
numerous white .fripnds as well.
Stockbridge Locals.
Mrs. E. R. Ward en'tejiained at
dinner Friday. , The incited guests
were: Mrs. Mrs.
Dodd, Mrs. IMoscp*, Mrs, W. W.
Ward, Mrs. B.
C. Ward and Mrs. J. G. Ward.
After dinner the game of Rook
was enjoyed.
Miss Louise Buchanan of Atlan
ta was the charming guest of Mrs.
A. H. Swann last week.
A Silver Tea was given at the
home of Mrs. W. W. Ward Wed
nesday for the benefit of the Pres
byterian church. A splendid pro
gram of music and readings was
rendered. The vocal solos by
Miss Buchanan were especially
enjoyed.
Mrs. C. M. Power entertained
Thursday afternoon for Miss
Buchanan, the guest of Mrs. A. H.
Swann. Progressive Rook was
played and a delightful salad
course served.
Mrs. A. H. Swann entertained
the last meeting of the U. D. C’s. j
A historical program was enjoyed. ;
Mrs. U. R. Hinton, Mrs. E. R.
Ward and Mrs. W. W. Ward as
sisted in entertaining the guests.
“The Merchant of Venice” was
played to a full house by the Im
pression Class of Miss Manta
Browne Friday evening. The mu
sic Class of Miss Nina Harris gave !
some delightful numbers preced- 1
ing the play. The play was car-:
ried to Eilenwood Saturday even-'
ing.
Miss Inez Harrell of Cox Col
lege spent the week-end with her
mother, Mrs. Minnie Harrell.
A teacher trying to impress on
her children the rightness of kind
ness toward all animals, took
them for a walk to bring the les
son home to them. Hearing a
scream from little Johnny, she
asked: “What’s the matter,
Johnny?” “I’ve been sitting on a 1
hornet,” was the tearful response,
“and I’m afraid I’ve hurt the poor
thing.”
One More Announcement.
Only one more week remains
; for candidates to make their an
! nouncements, as the list for en
tries on the official ballot will
close on the 15th.
The only new announcement
thix week is that of Mr. Cliff Wise
for sheriff. Mr. Wise is another
of the county’s best and most
substantial young citizens, with
numbers nf friends, and his entry
adds interest to the race.
The home-stretch is now near
ing, and of course all candidates
are exerting their best efforts to
come under the wire ahead.
Locust Grove Institute.
I)r. B. J. W. Graham, of Atlan
ta, visited the Institute yesterday,
and Dr. Graham delivered an ad-'
dress at the delivery of the troph
ies won at the champion debate
on last year. The songs and yells j
by the members of the two socie
ties featured in the evening pro
gram. There was a ‘welcome ad
dress’ by Mr. Fred Smith, and Mr.
Seth Dekle was on the program
for the subject ‘working of the!
two societies.’
Although the weather has been
disagreeable, Coach Gray has had
a good number out for base-ball
practice every afternoon, there
are prospects for a storng team
this spring.
The annual reception given by
the Philosophian society will be
held tomorrow night week, on
March 11th.
Group 2, of the B. Y. P. U. Un
ion, gave the program last Sun
day night, and they showed a
large number who had completed
the Bible readers course for Jan
uary and February.
Mrs. Claud Gray was in Griffin
on last Monday to buy some new
furniture for the reception room
in Central Hall. These funds
were raised by the students.
The work of the school annual
is being carried swiftly forward.
The ‘year book’ will be bound in
leather, and the prevailing colors
will be purple and gold.
The Civic League of Locust
Grove recently entertained the of
ficers and teachers of the town
with a Washington Tea. All great
ly enjoyed the ‘Eulogy’ to Wash
ington deliverd by Prof. Smalley.
Some refreshments also added to
the enjoyment of the afternoon.
Miss Mary Gaillard is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Howell Gardner.
The many friends of Mrs. Henry
Knott and Miss Carrie Knott will
regret to know that they have
moved to Dalton to live.
Mr. C. B, Plexico was in Sharon,
N. C. recently,
Miss Annie Sue Copeland, of Si
loam, is spending a few weeks with
Rev. and Mrs. J. J, Copeland.
The members of the Methodist
teachers training class gave a
‘surprise party’ to Mr. J. J. Cope
land last Monday night, and a de
lightful evening was spent.
Mrs. Palmer Gaillard has re
turned to Macon.
Miss Lois Parr, Prof. Cates, and
Miss Essie Rosser attended the
Henry County Teachers Associa
tion at South Avenue School.
U. D. C. EDITION
FOR THE WEEKLY
Ladies to Solicit and Contract
for Advertising and be Re
sponsible for Entire Make
up of Paper,
The Weekly is hereby turned!
over entirely to the ladies of
the U. D. C. for next issue, with
full authority to contract for ad
vertising, or transact any and
all business that may come t*r
them.
For the time being the editor
is released from all responsibility
and the ladies will have full coe
trol. Bv reference to action at
their meeting, elsewhere in this
issue, it will be seen that they
accept.
All favors duly appreciated.
Business men, and others, he
ready, and govern yourselves ac
cordingly. They will be upon
you —cross your feet and sur
render.
Proceeds devoted to i mighty
good cause.
. Gordon
The peach blooms a 1 beautiful
weather reminds us ti l spring ii
here, farmers are ge ing ready
for farm work.
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Several from here M'ended the
teachers meeting at South A verm e
school Saturday, and reported t
nice time and a good dinner.
Rev. Tom McWilliams and Mr
S. K. Austin dined with Mr. and
Mrs. C. W. Gardner S if lay.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Powell, ol
Rex, motored down to th ■ latter’s
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J F. White,
Sunday.
M< ssrs. Fr ik ar ? Byron Aus
tin moiored to Allan at Tuesday.
W< were all glad to see Li? He
Chester Pratt gf mg '> mk to v
last Mon day morn in .
Mr. and i\i"s. Joi i Turpin spent
Saturday with Mr. mid Mrs. M. J„
Turpin of Stockbridge.
Mr. M. F. i iirtin has been very
sick with lug? ppe, but we are glad
to know he ~ improving at this
writing.
Miss Ernee White, of \flanta,
spent Saturday and Si: niav with
her grandparents, Mr. nJ Mrs. J.
F. White.
Messrs. John H. Turpin ana
Howard Swann mad. a business
trip to the Gate City Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pair spent Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Pair.
Mr. Joe Thurman, of Fayette
county is visiting relatives at this
place. ONE, TWO, THREE.
Sowell Declines.
I have been requested and urg
ed by many friends an ! citizens of
Henry county to enter the present
race for Road Commis inner.
While I aporeciate the promises
of support, and feel highly com
plimented, after seriously think
ing the matter over, I have de
cided not to run.
Again thanking my friends and
supporters, I am
Yours truly,
A. C. Sowell.
SLOO A YEAR
