The Henry County Weekly
VOL. XU.
Two More Fires.
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Last Saturday night just after
dark the large barn of Mr. J. B.
Newman, formerly used by the
McDonough Creamery for housing
cows, was discovered on fire and
rapidly burned down. Several
tons of alfalfa, a mower and binder,
with other articles, were consum
ed with it, nothing being saved.
Tiie loss falls heavily upon Mr.
Newman, with no insurance at all.
The; fire was under full headway
on the inside when first seen, and
there is no accounting for its ori
gin.
Again on Monday afternoon the
fire alarm rang out between 3 and
4 o’clock, when huge volumes of
black smoke were found issuing
from a tennant house in Mrs. Dai
ley’s back yard. The colored
woman who occupied it had been
washing clothes during the fore
noon, locking up and going off
after dinner, evidently leaving it
exposed. All her belongings were
a total loss. But for timely arriv
al of the fire aparatus, this would
have doubtless been a most disas
trous conflagration, as the resi
dences are thick along the street,
and once ablaze it might have
spread even to the business area,
stopping no telling where. Again
fire protection evidently saved
many times its worth.
Thus McDonough’s third burn
ing has occured —and may the old
adage make it the last.
Missionary Notes.
Tho ladies Mission Study Class
of the Methodist church will meet
with Mrs. B. B. Carmichael on
Monday afternoon May the twen
ty-second at four o’clock.
The sixth annual meeting of the
Woman’s Missionary Council has
recently come to a close in Atlan
ta. In many respects this meeting
was an annual one. A very large
delegation was present, every
conference in Southern Methodism
being represented save those in
extreme west and north-west.
Every council officer was present
and in her place, with a report of
the past year’s work. The meet
ing was presided over by the lov
ed president, Miss Belle Bennett.
Her message was inspiring and
full of food for thought.
Dr. Mary Stone of China delight
ed a large audience on Friday
night with her earnest words and
charming personality. She is the
foremost woman physician. She
closed her address with theso
words: “China is a nation, great,
rich and civilized in a way, but i
want yuu to think- of her as a
heathen, your daughter nation.
We look to you as our mother,
because you had the gospel first
and will send it to us.”
Equalizers at Work.
Henry’s* Board of Tax Equal
izers have been engaged in their
regular duties the past week, re
vising the Receiver’s returns, and
will probably be occupied in their
work another month or more.
Messrs. J. F. M. Fields of McDon
ough, F. B. Parr of Locust Grove,
and J. W. Turnipseed of Hamp
ton, with Mr. A. G. Harris, Jr.,
clerk, compose the board.
For Sale.
One hundred acres of land
three miles from a town on rural
route. Good terms. Apply to
The Weekly Office.
A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of McDonough and Henry County.
Club Meeting.
A very enjoyable affair of the
week was the Woman’s Club
meeting which was held at the
home of Mrs. R. H. Hankinson
Tuesdy afternoon. This meeting
was transferred from Mrs. B. B.
Carmichael’s,.
Several visitors from Griffin
were present and Mrs Walker and
Mrs. Beck gave short talks in the
interest of Griffin Chautauqua, in
viting the Club to attend.
After all business on hand had
been satisfactorily disposed of, a
very instructive program was ren
dered. The subject of’The after
noon was Georgia, and Mrs. Tom
Brown, Mrs. Ed Copeland and
Mrs. H. S. Smith, all read interest
ing papers on this subject. Mrs.
H. M. Turner and Mrs. J. M. Gil
more sang “The Red Old Hills of
Georgia.”
Afterwards, strawberries and
cake were served.
Program June (5, 1910.
Music —Variations Old Black Joe,
Mrs. Will Peace.
Answer roll call with quotations
from Ga. authors.
Lesson on Parliamentary Law,
Mrs. E. J. Reagan.
Song—Georgia Land, Chorus.
Georgia History—Critical Period
1733-1752—Spanish War, Mrs. J. B.
Dickson.
Georgia Becomes Royal Prov
ince 1754; Material Development
1754-1776—Mrs. J. G. Smith.
Revolutionary Period 1774-8;
Distinguished of the Period :
Noble W. Jones, Archibald Bul
loch, John Houston and Lyman
Hall—Mrs. B. B. Carmichael,
Reading from Paul Hamilton
Hayne—Mrs. T. A. Sloan. Jr.
Adjonnment.
Program June 20, 1910.
Answer roll call with name of
county in Georgia aud give brief
history.
Music—Variations Lillie Dale—
Mrs. Paul Turner.
Lesson on Parliamentary Law —
Mrs. T. J. Patterson.
Song—An. Old Negro Melody—
Mrs. Liddell.
History :
Revolutionary Campaign in
Georgia, Button Gwinnett- —Mrs
E. D. Tolleson.
Georgia Enters Federal Union
1783-9 ; Settlement of Middle and
North Georgia—Mrs. Julia Me-’
Donold,
Story of Scotch-Irisli, Abraham
Baldwin—Mrs J.Hooten.
Reading—Song of the Chatta
hoochee—Mrs. J. T. Weems.
Veterans Reunion.
Ordinary Harris and Mr. W. H.
Bryans, as delegates, Mr. W. H.
Harper and Mr. J. A. McDonald
boarded the 5 o’cloc k train here
Tuesday morning to attend the
Confederate Veterans reunion in
Birmingham, and are expected to
return today. They were accom
panied by Sheriff Ward and other
visitors.
Perhaps the most elaborate pre
parations in the history of these
reunions have been made by Bir
mingham, and the occasion is a
great one. Five thousand cots
were installed at the fair grounds,
and the gray veterans are holding
their campfire in company forma
tion. The city has been turned
over to the aged warriors who
waged the renowned battles of
the sixties, and inspired by the
strains of “Dixie,” to" which they
always proudly march, their en
joyment is unconfined.
McDonough, Georgia. fridaV. may 19. i9H>.
Presbyterian Services.
Mr. Editor: i desire very much
to have a word with the people of
our little city. •* .
While I am pastor* of one of the
three churches in our town, 1
feel a great interest in all of the
churches, and I have learned to
know and loveihe othei two pas
tors. While we have been here
only a short time, my sojourn
among you has been exceedingly
pleasant. Wherever we visit
among you the people receive us
into their homes with a zest that
makes us glad we called. I as
sure you that it is not always that
way in other places where we
have lived.
Now, of course, you may think
by my above -remarks that I have
ail “axe to grind,” but not so, 1
just wanted tot say those tilings
because they are true, and be
cause I have been frequently
asked how J liked McDonough.
So now you have my answer.
On Wednes<j|v night, May 24,
we hope to begin a series of Serv
ices in the Presbyterian church.
On that night we shall make all
the announcements as to the
services, and hope you will be
there to hear* them.
I have been trying to get a man
to lead the singing, and thanks to
my dear Brother Smith, pastor of
the Methodist church, here, who
gave me"the- name of a man, he
is to be with us, reaching McDon
ough Tuesday afternoon at 6
o’clock, i'y-*
Let me ted you something about
this man: In the first place, a
Presbyterian preacher went to a
Methodist preacher inquiring for
a singer, and the Methodist preach
er put him in touch with a Baptist
singer and the Baptist singer is
coming. So you see all three of
the denominations had something
to do with it. I asked the Baptist
pastor about it and he said he
would be there to see the thing
well done.
Mr. Rodmin 0. Bell, the singer,
comes to us highly recommended
as a singer, leader and music di
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icuui. iic is a yieai uig ltiiuw
weighing over 200 pounds, and
young and handsome —and single.
This is a fine opportunity for the
singers of our town, for I am
sure he will bring to us an inspi
ration.
We trust that all Christian peo
ple of all denominations in our
town w ill take ail interest in these
services.
“O come, let us sing unto the
Lord; let us make a joyful noise
to the rock of our Salvation.”
“O come, let us worship and
bow down; let us kneel before the
Lord our Maker.”
“Come ye and let us go up to
the mountain of the Lord’s, to the
house of the God of Jacob and he
will teach us of His ways and we
will walk in His paths.
“Behold how good and how
pleasant it is for brethren to
dwell together in unity.”
“That they all may be one, as
thou Father art in me and I in
thee that they all may be one in
us, that the world may believe
that thou hast sent me.”
“Endeavoring to keep the unity
of the spirit in the bond of peace.
There is one body (the church)
and one spirit (the Holy Spirit)
even as ye are called in one hope
of your calling.
“One Lord (Jesus), one faith
Union Picnic.
The annual union Sunday school
picnic of the McDonough schools
has been arranged for Indian
Spring next Tuesday, and with
favorable weather a large crowd
will doubtless go down. A round
trip rate of 60 and 30 cents, in
cluding the dummy line, has been
secured, and extra coaches will be
attached to the 8:45 train leaving
McDonough.
The business and professional
nn-h of the city have signed the
following agreement:
We, the undersigned, hereby
agree to close our places of busi
ness on Tuesday, May 23d, on
account of the Sunday School pic
nic at Indian Springs :
Bank of Henry County.
McDonough Trading Co.
B. B. Carmichael & Sons Co.
Horton Drug Co. From 8:30.
W. O. Welch.
T. A. Sloan & Co.
First National Bank.
H L. Carmichael.
W. B. J. Ingram.
Stansell & Rape.
Joe J. Smith.
O. F. Love.
J. N. Ray.
Copeland-Turner Mrc. Co.
Miss Blanche Wentzel.
Farmers & Merchants Bank.
H. M. Amis.
Green, Tarpley & Co.
Planters Warehouse & L. Co.
McDonough Drug Co. 8:30.
Tolleson <£• Turner.
H. C. Hightower, Cl’k Sup. CL
R. O. Jackson, Sup’t.
Brown & Brown, Attys.
Scab Hark ness.
Henry County Supply Co.
J. L. Atkinson.
E. M. Smith.
E. J. Reagan.
Henry County Weekly.
Ed Goodwin.
Hand and Moseley.
H. B. Carmichael.
Former Citizen Dead.
A telegram was received bv
Mrs. S. M. Oglesby last Sunday
announcing the death of her
brother in-law, Mr. Charlie B.
Lin, at his home in Apopka, Fla.,
Saturday night.
Mr. Lin was a former excellent
and well known citizen of Henry
county, and genuine regret comes
to numerous friends here among
his old associates, by whom he
was highly esteemed. He moved
to Florida for his health about 25
years ago, where he had since re
sided. For the past two or three
years he had suffered intensely,
being entirely helpless. He is
survived by his wife, who was
Miss Ida Brown, one son and two
sisters. Interment occured at
Apopka.
Mr. J. C. Browning, a well
known citizen just over the line in
Rockdale, died last Saturday, and
interment occurred at the Stanly
burial ground Sunday, Rev. Mr.
Steverson of Conyers officiating.
(the faith in that one Lord), one
baptism (baptism with the Holy
Ghost), one God and Father of
all (all Baptist, Methodist, Presby
terian) who is above all and
through all and in you all. Amen.”
Now, if you Baptist and Metho
dist don’t believe it why —I can’t
help it. Sincerely,
Moses Clifford Liddell.
Mr. Henry Woodward
Dies Suddenly Monday
The sudden death of Mr. Henry
Woodward, at the horn of his
father, Mr. Jbh i R. Woodward,
just soutli of McDonough, about
7 o’clock last Monday evening,
was a shock to the community,
causing deep sorrow and regret.
His health had Been unfavor
able for a while, but no imme
diate danger was anticipated, and
he continued at his business
through Saturday, intending to
begin an extended vacation Mon
day for rest. Upon going to his
father’s home, however, he was
fatally stricken with appoplexy.
Henry Woodward was one of
McDonough’s cleverest and most
genuinely liked young men. He
was 30 years old on the 17th
of March last, and had been the
efficient assistant cashier of the
First National Bank of McDon
ough since its organization*
Genial and generous hy nature,
sincere in his attachments, he
made friends easily, and these
friendships were cherished with
a loyalty that was admirable. He
was genuinely appreciated by
those who knew him thoroughly,
and his taking away will be great
ly missed by friends, as well as
immediate home circle.
Deceased is survived by his
father and mother, Mr. and Mrs.
John R. Woodward; one brother,
Mr, Harvey Woodward, and two
sisters, Misses Mamie and Sallie
Woodward.
Funeral services were held at
the residence at 3:30 Tuesday af
ternoon, conducted by Rev. H. S.
Smith, pastor of the Methodist
church, with the assistance of
Rev. J. M. Gilmore, pastor of the
Baptist church. Interment in the
McDonough cemetery.
Mr. John Turpin
Expires on Street.
Announcement that Mr. John J.
Turpin dropped dead in Stock
bridge last Friday morning was a
great shock to the upper section
of Henry county. He was sitting
in front of Cook’s store, when he
suddenly sank to the ground and
expired before medical aid could
reach him, from heart failure.
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and a thoroughl.y tifver, genial
disposition brought to him a large
circle of friends who much regret
his death. He is survived by his
wife and a large family of child
ren, to whom deep sympathy is
extended.
Funeral services were conduct
ed at Flat Shoals church Sunday
afternoon by the pastor, Elder
Josiah James, with interment in
the cemetery there, a large con
course of friends being in attend
ance.
Smith Declines.
Senator Hoke Smith has refus
ed to allow the use of his name as
a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for president, for
which position he was endorsed
the other day by a bunch of Cal
ifornia men who are opposed to
President Wilson. When it comes
to presidential timber t|ie big
Georgia senator fills the bill all
right, but he has announced his
purpose of supporting President
Wilson for renomination, which
is just what was expected he
would do.
SI.OO A YEAR
