The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934, December 15, 1916, Image 1
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XLI. : OBSERVER : Abbreviated days. Has your “booze” come? Old Santa Claus is coming. As you sow so shall you reap. Young- Fellow of Dixie High way is a dandy. Roosters already crowing for Christmas. Get ready. Mr. W. A. Boatner, a former citizen of this county, died at his home in Griffin on December 1, after a brief illness. He was a jolly good fellow, and his host of Henry county friends were pained to hear of his death. Mr. Bee Joiner of Fitzgerald visited relatives and friends in our county last week. He was formerly a citizen of this county, and his friends were glad to greet him again. He reports good crops in that section, and he is making a success farming this year. The McDonough Baptist Sunday school will go in the new Sunday school room next Sunday, and will also render a special program to which everybody is cordially invited to attend. Everything was ready, the groom, the best man, and the minister at the church door, the organist begun to play and the minister started for the door. “Wait one moment,” called the nervous groom to the minister, “must I place the ring on the right finger, and is it kisstomarv to cuss the bride?” Mt. Bethel is always throwing something at “city folks,” and as our esteemed corresDondent has seen fit to accuse us of “yelping.” we cannot refrain from saying that possibly every town may have a few city dudes among its inhabitants; but, my goodness, Mt. Bethel, did you ever see a country dude? Christmas day, the birthday of our Savior, which is celebrated by big guns, shooting fire crackers, drinking booze, masquerade balls, extravagant presents, big dinners, big hunting trips, and a high old time generally in this Christian and civilized nation of our. The Almost family is one of the largest in the world. There is Mr. Almost-on-Time, Mr. and Mrs. Almost-Ready, Master Did-not know-it-was-so-late, Miss My watch-stopped, and Willie Wait for-me. The Almost family gen erally have all these accounts charged, such as groceries, gener al supplies, blacksmithing, etc., and even the county paper, and when the accounts fall due, they are always promptly ALMOST ready to settle. It was our pleasure to attend the song service at Liberty Hill last Sunday afternoon. The sing ing was conducted by G. V. Bar nett, Tom Callaway, H. C. Riley, Prof. S. E. Coker, and Rev. M. C. Liddell, who also accompanied with his cornet. Poof. T. J. Hor ton gave a good live talk and in troduced Rev. M. C. Liddell, who talked for a few minutes on the subject of “Music,” which was one of the best addresses we ever heard on the subject. He is a lover of music and God is using him as a mighty power in His vineyard. The weather being cold not a very large was canwd present. A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of McDonough and Henry County. McDonough, Georgia, Friday. December 15. im A Confession. “I have owned an automobile for some years now,” remarked a wellknown Dawsonian, “and 1 truly believe I am one of the most careful drivers in town.” And thereby hangs a tale. Con tinuing, he said: “When I first bought a machine and began to operate it there crept garduallv into my manipulation of the wheels that degree of carelessness which comes to all autoists with growing familiarity. Within two weeks 1 had narrowly missed a half dozen pedestrians who failed to get out of my way with what 1 considered sufficient nimbleness. 1 didn't worry myself much about such incidents, either. I appeared to be imbued with the conviction that pedestrians were necessary evils, and not entitled to any great de gree of consideration. But about that time something catne over the spirit of my dreams. I saw a light, and incidentally, it came perilously near being the last one I ever saw. Walking unoffend ingly along one day while my car was in the garage a big touring car shot past me, making, I Should say, not less than fifty miles an hour. I didn’t see the machine until it was almost on me, and if the driver saw me at all he didn’t pay any attention to my presence. There was no warning blast from his horn. One of his front wheels grazed my heel. It was an effec tive lesson. I had been in the pe destrian’s place, and understood the pedestrian’s point of view. I saw myself as a mirror, and knew the frightful carelessness of which I had been guilty many times. I’m a different kind of driver now.” Putting one’s self in the other fellow’s place unquestionably is educative. This merely is one example of where its effects were practical and beneficient. It will do none of us harm if occasionally we pause and repeat to ourselves the golden rule. —Dawson News. Box Supper at Union School House Dec. 15 There will be a box supper given at the Union Grove school house Friday night, December 15, for the purpose of raising funds to be used in payment of improve ments made on the school house. Plenty of fruit and confectioneries will be on hand with good music. Plans have been made for an enjoyable evening for all. A cor dial invitation is extended to friends and patrons to join us on this date. W. L. ELLIOTT, I. W. Crumbley, Smith Steele. For Sale. Will be sold at Stockbridge, Ga., Saturday, December 23, at 10 o’clock a. m., to the highest bid der, the old school building and lot upon which it is located. Terms: one half cash, balance 12 months, with 8 per cent interest. This is a valuable piece of prop erty, and some one will miss a bargain if not present at the sale. Any information bv W. W. Ward, president board of trustees, or C. M. Power at Bank of Stockbridge. The friends of Mr. John A, Copland are glad to see him up again, after a severe fall from a wagon two weeks ago. Rev. Robins to Remain With us Another Year. It will be good Yews to his host of friends in the county— members ol all denominations included —to learn that Brother J. T. Robins will be with us an other vear. At the recent annual conference in Griffin he was assigned to Mc- Donough, in Henry county, and the preacher serving there, Rev. H. S. Smith, was assigned to the Gray charge. While regretting very much to give up Brother Robins, our people were resigned to the inevitable, and were mak ing arrangements to extend the ne w preacher a cordial welcome. It developed last Tuesday, how ever, that the McDonough man was not*satisfied with his appoint ment and had registered a kick. Efforts were out in motion which resulted in an arrangement foi both men to remain where the> are for another year. Be it said to his credit, that while Bro. Robins is loyal to the decree of the conference, he was more than willing to enter into an agreement that would satisfy the disgruntled and at the same time remain in charge of a circuit that is at least on a par with the one assigned him, and make his home for an other year among a people who are themselves loyal and ap preciative. In our judgment this charge is to be congratulated up on the outcome of what is ap parent misapprehension or Der sonal ambition.' Bishon Candler’s adomnition has repose in some body’s waste basket. The Weekly takes pleasure in reproducing the above from the Jones Coun‘y News, published at Gray, the splendid little city which was to have changed pastors with McDonough by recent appoint ments of the North Georgia Con ference; but we desire to enter a protest to the assertion: “It de veloped last Tuesday, however, that the McDonough man was not satisfied with his appointment and had registered a kick.” We take tiie liberty, without his knowledge, of saying that no one could have been further from reg istering “a kick” or even being dissatisfied, than Brother Smith. He is not only an able, pure min ister, imbued with every instinct of manhood, but conscientiously loyal and obedient to all mandates of his church. It was only the love of his people whom he had served so faithfully and well that prompted an effort to have him remain among them as long as possible. Hence the reversal of appointment. Our people were also prepar ing to loyally receive Brother Robins. His lamented father be ing so well known and loved here as a former presiding elder, a warm place in our hearts was also awaiting him. We can confidently assure the good people of Gray that if they knew Brother Smith as we do, they also would iove him. And from what the News says, as well as our own loyalty, we doubt not the same would be true of Broth er Robins with us. Should the opportunity eyer occur for your people to see and fully know Brother Smith (and we freely concede the same to Brother Robins), if they find we are not correct, The Weekly stands ready for the News to call on us for whatever it will. Here’s hoping that 1917 may bring peace, after three vears of the world’s bloodiest war. Special Term. For the first time perhaps in the history of Henry Superior Court a special term has been call ed for the trial of a heinous crim inal offense. The harrowing circumstances are familiar to the citizens of the county, which for good reasons have been given as little publicity as possible. Judge Searcy quietly issued an order for court to convene next Tuesday, Dec. 19, when the grand jury of last October term will serve, together with the 36 second week and 48 etra traverse jurors summoned by the sheriff. It is understood that the trial will be private. Union Grove There will be a box supper at this place next Friday night, Dec. 15. Let everybody come and bring a pocket full of money, as there are going to be some mighty pretty boxes. Misses Jeffie Belk and Elizabeth Owen spent last Saturday with Miss Eva Belk at the home of Mr. I. W. Crumbley. Rev. Homer Adamson filled his regular appointment at Salem last Saturday and Sunday. We are under many obligations to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Elliott for a trip with them in their car to Atlanta Monday, going by McDon ough, Lovejoy and Jomsboro, this route bringing us within two miles of Riverdale, our childhood home and the burial place of our father, which we hope some day to visit. So we will just still wait on the Lord and believe that no good thing will be withheld from His children. It had been thirty years since we had visited the Gate City, and as we stood and looked at the change we thought, “What wonders man hath also wrought.” Mrs. Claud Ezell, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. L. Elliott, returned to her home in Monticello Sunday,' on account of the illness of her baby. Mr. Clifford Buckalew of Tus saliaw spent Saturday niuht with relatives in this section. One, Two. Hurry and get vour marriage license before the fee goes to $2.00, young man. After January first, Ordinary Harris will adopt the uniforn State rate of $2.00. Are you pondering these days over that momentous question of a suitable gift for loved ones? IF SO, when in our city, come around to see us and let us show you our stock, and help you with suggestions, for you are sure to see something of which you hadn’t thought, and the price to suit you. We have a beautiful line cf bracelet watches, all sizes and prices, besides watches of every descrip tion; lavallieres, card cases, mesh bags, gold and silver um brellas, all kinds of ivory goods. Engraving free. Rings and brooches, gentlemen’s belt buckles, something new, in sterling silver; monogram engraved, etc. Come and see for yourself and get the question settled. J. J. BOOKOUT, 53 W. Mitchell St. ATLANTA, GA. Phillippi News. Mr. V 1, Jinks and family were the guests of Mr. G. L. Crumbley and family Saturday night. Miss Georgia McKibben spent Sunday witii Miss Beulah Rosser. Mr. George Cleveland has moved over in our community. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Crumbley and Miss Alice McKibben motored to Atlanta last Wednesday. Mr. W. <l. McKibben and family had as their guests last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. A. .1. McKibben and little daughter, Exie Mae, and Mr. J. T. Bearden and family. Mr. and Mrs. -J. E. Jinks spent Sunday with Mr. C. L. Bearden and family. We are sorrv to say that the sick of this community isn’t any better. Mr. Ernest Crumbley spent Sat urday night with Mr. T. N. Crumb ley and family. Mr. B. F. Crumbley and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Crumbley and family. Misses Blanche and Ruth Childs spent Friday night with Mr. G. B. Childs and family. Our school gave an oyster stew Saturday night for the im provement of our school building. They realized quite a neat sum. The teachers appreciate very highly each one who so kindly as sisted them. Oyster Supper. A nice oyster supper will be given for the benfit of Flippen School at the building next Thurs day night, Dec. 21. Everybody invited, and a good time awaits all who attend. Lodge Notice. Call Communication Fraternal Lodge No. 37 Monday, Dec. 18th, 7:30 p. m. Bro. Lippincott will as sist in conferring Master Degree. All duly qualified are invited. J. E HOOTEN, W. M. W. A. Harper, Sec’y. The Gridin News believes “the? two quart limit should be raised ' during the holidays.” We were just about to second the motion, when we began to fear that if we did Spencer would move to amend by taking the bridle off entirely, and that would spoil everything. —Columbus Enquirer-Sun. SI.OO A YEAR