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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 7, 1917)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XLIII. McDonough Public School Opens On Last Monday. 280 Pupils are enrolled on day of Fall term, which is exceptionally good. Faculty the same as Spring term with but one exception. With a short program the Mc- Donough Public School opened the fall term with an enrollment of 280 pupils. Although this is not the record opening attendance, it is a fine average, showing the enormous growth of this school as compared with a verv few years ago. Prof. M. W. Smith, Principal, who has ably filled that position the past term, will again be as sisted by the same efficient corps First Bale. McDonough’s first new bale of cotton for this season was receiv ed last Saturday afternoon. It was brought in by Mr. Wood fin Combs from his place near the the camp ground, weighed some thing over 500 pounds and was sold at auction for 25 cenls per pound. Jim Walker and Charlie Brown, both colored, brought in a bale each Tuesday and Wednes day, respectively, and doubtless by the end of the week several will be received and selling fairly under way. The McDonough market will be well supplied with buyers as usual this season —and now all out for business! SPECIALIST COMING SEPT. FOURTEENTH Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Nerve and Chronic Diseases of System Treated Without Knife or Pain. Dr. J. R. Hughes of Hughes and Mott, the Noted Eye and Chronic Disease Specialist, of 428 Austell Bldg., Atlanta, Will Be in McDon ough Friday, Sept. 14, at the Dunn House and Give Consultation Free for This Day Only. They are rep resenting their “Diamond Disc’’ Lenses and “Idokure” Remedies. (Trade Mark.) They are making successful cures of the eyes and the entire body by their wonderful remedies. The glasses relieve headaches and give good sight, ease and comfort. They are restoring health, treat ing all chronic diseases of the sys tem, absorbing Adenoids, Tonsils, and Cataracts, and are removing growth from the eyes, straighten ing Cross Eyes, all without knife or pain. Some eyes can be cured so that glasses are not needed. Women'and children given special care. Glass eyes ordered. No matter what others have said or done, consult these men free and you may get relief. Call rain or shine, as they can only stay one day this trip. Don’t forget the date. The man who boasts of his small feet may have a head to match. A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of McDonough and Henry County. of teachers with only one change, Miss Amy Cauthen, who will teach the sixth grade. Prof. Smith wishes to inform parents of school children that a slight change in the schedule has been made, school opening each school day promptly at 8:15 a. m., dismissing for lunch at 12:05, tak ing in at 1:10 and dismissing for the day at 2:80 p. m. The Weekly wishes the entire school much success during the coming term. OBSERVER Mr. B. W. Nail Dead. Mr. B. W. Nail died at his home near McDonough last Sunday aft ernoon after an illness of several months brought on by infirmities of old age. He was nearing his 76th year, and had always enjoyed • good health, except for the past j tour years. He was a good man I and one ot the county’s best citi zens. He was a member of the M. E. church and lived the life of a true and consecrated Christian. He was a veteran of the civil war, and made a brave and gallant sol dier, The readers of the Weekly will remember the historical ac count of the four Nail brothers and the illustration of the picture of the four brothers that appeared in its columns a few years ago. This makes the third one to be called by death, and at this writ ing the only surviving bro f her, Uncle Willis Nail, is lingering at the point of death. There is one remarkable incident connected with the war record of these four brothers, and that was. that when the four boys left and went away to the war, the old mother whom they left at home near old Nails’ mill, had an abiding faith that her four boys would all return home from the war alive, and she had an accustomed place near an old chestnut tree near her residence, where she knelt in prayer daily for her boys in the army, and true to her prediction and trusting faith, all four of them returned alive and lived to a ripe old age. Uncle “Burl,” as he was familiarly known, is survived by his wife and three sons, J. A, J. W. and I. L. Nail, and one sister and one brother, R. W. J. Nail, who is near death’s door. His remains were laid to rest at Philadelphia Mon day afternoon, Kev. H. L. Byrd of Locust Grove, conducting the fun eral services. Will we meet each other at the Henry County Fair? The dove of peace seems to have gone to roost. Crops are just simply looking fine in old Henry. Mr. W. M. Rosser is able to be out again after his severe illness. Mr. J. A. Nail has one of the best up-to-date syrup mills ever operated in the county, and will begin operating it in a few days. / The High Falls Singing Conven tion, composed of the counties of Newton, Jasper, Butts and Henry, will hold its annual session at Sha ron next Friday and Saturday. mcdonouqh. Georgia. Friday. September 7, 1917 Henryk Quota For First CalL In response to the call for Hen ry county’s quota of the first five per cent of the draft, amounting to eight men, the following are those selected. Each one volunteered when the opportunity was given by explan atory statement from headquar ters, consequently they compose the honor roll, as they would not have been called until a later date had they all waited their regular turn. They report to the canton ment camp to-day (Friday) for training— And with them go Henry coun ty’s blessings, and heartiest good wishes for the best of all that can befall them. T E. Hammock, Locust (irove W. E. Black, McDonough R. H. Bowden. fi. Berman Whitaker *• R.F.D. D. C. Collins, Stockbridge W. C. Hightower, John J. Crnmbley, McOono r.f.d. Ceo. B. Hawkins. Hampton!’ W. \. Harper. Announcement of the death of Mr Will Harper, which occurred at the home of his father in this city at 4 o’clock on Tuesday morn ing last, caused a deep shock and pang of sorrow to numerous friends. He had been sick less than a week, and outside of the immediate family but few were aware of his illness at all. Of a loyal and true nature, sin cere in his attachments, no one possessed more genuine friends than Will Harper. To know him was to appreciate him, and his taking away leaves a sympathetic void in the hearts of those who knew him best. He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Har per, two sisters, Mrs. Parry Lee of Pelham, and Miss Vella Harper of McDonough, and one brother, Mr. Vera Harper of Covington. Funeral services were conduct ed from the residence at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon by Rev. H. S. Smith, assisted by Rev. J. M. Gilmore and Rev. M. C. Liddell, the burial occurring with Masonic honors in McDonough cemetery, numerous friends contributing beautiful floral offerings. Rev. M. C. Liddell Ineligible for Service. In response to his patriotic ap plication to volunteer as chaplain in the U. S Army, Rev. M. C. Liddell has received the following interesting reply: War Department, the Adjutant General’s Office, Washington, Au gust 25, 1917. —Reverend M. Clif ford Liddell, McDonough, Geor gia—Sir: The receipt of your application for appointment as chaplain in the Army is acknowledged, and you are informed that as you are over forty years of age you are not eligible, under the law, for the appointment desired. The age limit is fixed by Act cf Congress and cannot be waived by the War Department. Your desire to be of service, however, is fully appreciated. Very respectfully, T. O. Murphey, Adjutant General. Why Not a Patri otic Celebration For Henry County* All honor to the editor of “The Henry County Weekly” for taking the side of the administration in the great conflict around us. He who is intelligently inform ed, knows that the United States of America is the strongest government in the world. It has as its head a man of stainless hon or. The greatest asset of any man in Henry county is his Amer ican citizenship. He who reads history knows of the struggles of civilization for freedom and liber ty. We of Henry county are a part of this great commonwealth. It is our country, our home. Within its bounds we have built homes, towns and roads. Church es and school-houses flourish. Prosperity is seen everywhere. We live in security, knowing that our every right is protected. Over it all floats the “Stars and Stripes,” emblem of freedom, home and happiness. What name should be given him who enjoys the glorious rights of “American citizenship,” and then deliberately turns a deaf ear to the cry of “America,” the mother who has given him birth and who has guarded-his every right ? “America, dear America,” in her hour of travail, her sons turn eth against her! God forbid that such should be the case. Up men, in your manhood and power! Fling off of the lethargy which binds you. Go to the rescue of mother, sweetheart, home and country. If 1 were a girl, engaged to be married to a man who refused to fight for his country when needed, that engagement would at once be broken. I could not trust my life in the hands of him who thus treated his country’s honor. If I were a man, engaged to a girl who wanted and asked me to refuse my country’s call in her hour of need, I would find means whereby to break my promise of marriage to her. A girl of that kind would indeed prove a poor solace in the hours of danger. The people of Henry county are surely not lacking in love for their country. The selected for service, t-he boys who have been put on the nation’s honor roll, should be given a rousing patriotic celebra tion. The time is short, who will take the lead? Surely McDon ough has sons who can and will do this. That patriotic nobleman, Rev. >4. C. Liddell, has taken a step at which all Henry county should clap their hands. His example will cause untold good. He has won the heart of our people in his mingling with us, and now we say, “God take care of you. The ones who are to go to the front need cheer. The ones who stay behind need cheer. Our peo ple as a whole need a good, en thusiastic, patriotic meeting, and here goes, wishing for one at an early date. Patriot, Mr. and Mrs. Know-All, Mr. and Mrs. 1-Told-You-So and Mr. I- Know-When-The-War- Will - End, are spending their vacation down on the Islanu-of-Disappointment. says “Observer.” McDonough School Audit Monday, Sept. 17ti 7:30 P. M. mazm i Jjf . jH .«• W. J. HERWI • The man who made I both by statutory Prohit by constitutional an Now Superintendent c Anti-Saloon League. Subject: “A Boozeles racy.” Hear him on “War-Ti bition, at the “Patriotic conducted by the A League. All ore welcome, free. “Say, have you ever i great round-up? We stated Mr. Herwig., “ill for more than twenty y northwest and in Texas many thrilling experiem curdling, hair raising—st stuff —and then the I Sav, the liquor crowd r| of a great round-up I been going on a long, I and now they are in a tfl stampede. 1 have par* several liquor round-n Three thousand s a 1 <fl twelve breweries is non Do not fail to hear tfl ion for a dry nation. ■ tell of the nation-widfl Mr. Herwig does not nfl up to his subject, ifl hot from his lips. JB Mr. Herwig is a I against the liquor trflj and State. fl| W. M. U. Coni The regular sessiol M. U. of the Flint Rfl tion will be held in Grove Baptist churcfl The evening preceedß from China, will hi the program. We \fl a cordial invitation tB interested in this ufl arid enjoy this meefl Mrs. A. G. Combsß the entertaining ccfl appreciate your mfl you intend to be prfl Mrs. GradS Meeting of Fn River B The association McDonough Baptisflg 26th and 27th. fl|j Ample arrangerr^B made to meet all tiflß cure of all representing the Hi Denomination. HR J. M. Gilßß Don’t borrow Weekly. Subscrißßl $1.50 A V
