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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 19, 1917)
The Henry County Weekly A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of McDonough and Henry County. VOL. XLIII. Food Conservation Campaign* This campaign is being conduct ed throughout the United States and its possessions. The object of the campaign is to secure, during the week beginning Oct. 29, the signatures of each family through out the nation to a card pledging support to our Government in its effort to save food for the sol diers. This card only means that the names of the women in the homes will be enrolled as those who agree to give all practical aid to the Food Administration in its efforts to conserve the food sup plies of our country. There are no dues and no fees. The necessity for this campaign are obvious and we anticipate that our people will gladly evi dence their co-operation with the Government by signing this card. The workers in each district will deliver to each family a card indicating that the signer is a member of The United States Food Administration. After this the names will also be enrolled in Washington, and from time to time, each family will be furnished bulletins furnished by the Food Administration containing valua ble information and suggestions. This is to be purely a volunteer proposition on your part. This is to be and is a vigorous campaign beginning Monday, 29th. As stated the district workers will fisit you during this time and explain to you fully what is intended in this campaign which is in charge of Mr. Herbert Hoover, of Washing ton, D. C. May we do our part in this great whirlwind campaign for food con servation. E. M. Copeland, Chairman Henry County. ATLANTA SPECIALISTS COMING OCT. 27th Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat, Nerve and Chronic Dis eases of System Treated Without Knife or Pain. Dr. J. R. Hughes, of Drs. Hughes & Mott, the Noted Eye and Chronic Disease Specialists, of 428 Austell Bldg., Atlanta, Will Be in McDonough Saturday, October, 27th, at the Dunn Ho tel, and Give CONSULTATION FREE for This Day Only. They are representing their “Diamond Disc’’ Lenses and “Ids kure” Remedies (trade mark). They are making marvelous cures of the eyes and the entire body by their wonderful remedies. Their glasses relieve headaches and give good sight, ease and comfort. They are restoring health, treating all chronic dis eases of the system; absorbing Adenoids, Tonsils, Cataracts, and are removing growths from the eyes, straightening 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 or dered. 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. Remember the date. Beautiful Reception. One of the season’s most beau tiful affairs was the reception Fri day evening given by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Turner in honor of Mrs. Thompson, of Covington, and Miss Annie Lemon and Mr. R. Hendley Daniel, whose engage ment was announced this month. About sixty guests were present. The entire lower floor of the house was throwm open. The re ception room, drawing room and living room was artistically deco rated with pink cosmos held in crystal vases. Punch was served by Mesdames Asa A. Lemon and J. T. Weems. The dining room was effectively decorated in yellow and white. Dainty white cosmos adorned the mantel, buffet and and tables. The dining table was decorated with marigolds and yellow tulle. Dain ty refreshments were served from the table by Mrs. Hugh Turner and Mrs. E. M. Smith, assisted by Misses Frances afid Flora Neal and Miss Louise Smith, carrying out the yellow and white motif. S. S. A. Meeting. The Northern Division of the Henry County Sunday School As sociation will hold an all day meeting on the fourth Sunday in October at the Woodland school house. There is quite a thriving Sun day School now held each Sunday at the Woodland school which was organized a tew weeks ago The community is to be congratu lated in taking this forward step as there was such a fine opening there for service. There will be a splendid pro gram for the day. Good music and a good dinner is a part of the program. Mr. J. J. Walker, Co. Chairman, Bro. W. W. Milam, Col. j R. 0. Jackson, Prof. T. J. Horton, Rev. M. C. Liddell and others will be another part of the program. All are cordially invited to be present. May God bless the ef forts of the day richly to. His lion or and glory. S. K. AUSTIN, Chairman North Div. Stockbridge Club. The regular business meeting for October of the Stockbridge Woman’s Club met at the usual place with Mrs. Berry Hinton as hostess. After the customary business was dispatched, the reports on public crossing and Railroad Park were given. The committee on school grounds also made a re port and requested each member who could donate bulbs for the school gardens to bring them to the next meeting. The annual election of officers resulted in the following : Mrs. Augustus Swann, President. Mrs. S. C. McWilliams, Vice President. Mrs. Charles Pless, Sec.-Treas. Mrs. Berry Hinton, Press re porter and Custodian. Mrs. Augustus Swann and Mrs. Rossor Ward were elected dele gates to the State Federation of Woman’s Clubs at Augusta. The date of the regular meeting was changed to the second and fourth Wednesday in each month. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Swann. McDonough, Georgia. Friday. October 19, 1917 October Court. 'The regular fall term of Henry Superior Court convened prompt ly on the hour at 10 o’clock last Monday morning, with Judge Searcy and Solicitor Owen in their respective placqg. The grand jury was organized by the election of Mr. W. M Har ris foreman, MRi W. G. Thompson clerk and “Uncle Wes” Harper bailiff. Judge; Searcy’s charge was one of unusual interest and impressiveness,, stressing the pa triotic services of grand jurors in upholding and enforcing the laws of their country, thereby setting example in the uplift of good citi ship and morale The example of personal influence was also shown to be of high importance. Judge Searcy is one c?f Georgia’s ablest and most popular jurists, his ad ministration attracting much fa vorable comment. After disposing of some impor tant cases in the routine, the civil business was completed and court adjourned Wedsday afternoon. The attendance has been one of the slimmest ever known, every body being absorbed in rushing out high priced cotton and other features of the biggest business prosperity' ever known in this country. The grand jury adjourned to resume their work Monday, when the regular criminal docket will be taken up. A Paper. At the last meeting of the Wo man’s Club, among those taking part in the program was Mrs. T. J. Brown with the following on “How To Liven Up Our Club.” Ist. Abolish the roll call and take it for granted that all mem bers are present. If one should be so unfortunate as to miss the convocation, let those who are there make a little more noise so that she will not ne missed. This will incidentally and automatically lift from every woman’s mind the haunting fear of being fin p d if absent. 2nd. AboliJi the rules of order that every one may talk at once and on any subj- ct she may choose. This will insure to each member an opoortumty to culti vate a habit of holding her own against the every day exegencies of home life. This will greatly promote geniality and sociability and will insure to every one pres ent a “perfectly lovely time.” 3rd Abolish all study of cur rent events, history, literature and art, as these all lend to a heavi ness of the spirit and a weariness of the flesh. By good authority the oroper study of womankind is man, but since we, of this club, are gradu ates of that art, why study at all — in short, abolish everything but refreshments and abolish them as quickly as possible after served. Ca^teilaw-Smith. Mr. and Mrs. William Francis Castellaw, of Locust Grove, an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Grace, to Arthur R. Smith, of Dexter, the wedding to take place October 25. No Cards. —Sunday’s Journal. Your hides wanted. Thomp son’s shop. <( : OBSERVER : War and prosperity. Syrup, “goobers” and “taters.” Jhis old world is in a hurry. Folks too busy to come to court. Cotton gins running their full capacity. The war may be a blessing in disguise. 0. L. Thompson spent Sunday with homefolks. J. D. McGarity has invested in an up-to-date pea threshing and wood sawing outfit. Billy Sunday, the great evange list, will arrive in Atlanta on No vember 3. Go-To-Sunday-School Day on November 4. Begin now to get ready. The friends of Uncle Willis Nail are glad to see him out again alter a severe illness. The Baptist Young Peoples’ Un ion of McDonough rendered a most entertaining program at its regular meeting last Monday eve ning. A good live interest is be ing taken in this organization, and much good is being accomplished by it. Rev. J. M. Gilmore has accepted the call of the McDonough Baptist church, which was recently ex tended him for another year. The church has greatly prospered un der his able pastorate. We regret to chronicle the death of Mr. L. R. Ricks, which occurred at his home in Jackson last Tues day afternoon. He was formerly a citizen of this county, having moved to Jackson only a short time ago. Rncle “Red” Ricks, as he was known by his Henry coun ty friends, and where he has re sided nearly all of his life, was a good man and he will be sadly missed by his friends. The writer of this article has known him from our early childhood days, and it is with sadness that we chronicle his death. He leaves a companion and several grown sons and daughters to mourn his death. His remains were brought to Beth any church in this county for in terment Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E. Oglesby officiating. Oakland. Cotton picking and going to the fair is the order of the day around here. The singing at Mr. W. E. Mar tin’s Saturday night was enjoyed by all present. Mr. and Mrs. Castellaw and daughter Estelle of Locust Grove spent last Tuesday with Rev. D. Henderson and family. Miss Janie Mays spent Saturday night with Mrs. Fred Barnett at Black Jack. Miss Dollie Henderson spent Saturday in Griffin. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Barnett had as their guests Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Barnett of near Love joy, Mr. W. A. Barnett and family of Hampton and' Mr. T. J. Sims and family. Rev. White, pastor of Mount Carmel Protestant church, spent Saturday night with Mr. W. E. Martin and family. Mr. and Mrs. Herchel Mays, Mr. and Mrs. Parker Floyd and Mr. R. MOUNT BETHEL NEWS. Mr. Nelson Austin and Mes dames W. N. Austin, 0. Jones, Elon Jeffares and Beulah Hooten were shopping in Griffin last Fri day. The little F. B. Strawns have gathered about ten bushels of ground peas this fall. The reason we mention it is because formerly they have been gathering about a washpan full. Think we should make a note of all improvements. The quarterly meeting held at Mount Bethel last Thursday was to say the very least one of the best we ever attended. For those who have had the privilege of lis tening to Presiding Elder Price, his sermon needs no comment. The assessment of the preacner in charge has been more than paid and four perfectly splendid re ports of the Sunday schools of the churches on the work. We met some very dear and congenial friends at this time whom we had not seen for a long time, and were very pleased to have with us Rey M. C. Liddell and Rev. H. S. Smith of McDonough and Rev. E. L. Wainwright of the South Georgia Conference. Ganes Meeks of the U. S. Navy visited Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hunt and others of this vicinity last week. Mrs. Willie Martin and Miss Florence Wynn are spending this week in Atlanta attending the fair. Oscar Stroud has quit driving a Ford and has a glittering new rubber tired buggy. Why, you may see your reflection in it ever so far, and the horse is a splendid beauty. That looks more like he means real business to us old fash ioned folks, and he was enjoying a ride with that same sweet little lady Sunday afternoon. Will say to those who have tak en issue with me that 1 guess we would better put our war bonnets in the band box and shake hands. I do enjoy your letters and hearti ly agree with you on most sub jects, but this question of town and country will never be settled until the final day of reckoning when all things will be made right. The more we tangle it the harder it is to undo. An injustice always rouses my fighting blood, or indig nation rather. And to know how country children are obliged to trudge through mud, slush, cold and rain, some of them from two to three mile 3 to school for a few weeks when they can be spared from work in the fields, and know how the town child does nothing but go to school, has only a short distance to go and has “a liitle hearth to walk on all the way,” as a little country four-year-old ex pressed it. It may be the fault of the country, I don’t know, and then to see that the country bred and city bred don’t any more mix than oil and water. It’s all wrong some way. Sometimes I think that the country are too proud to mix with the town, and the town know it and resent it, and that’s the trouble. My, my, I did mean to stop, but I am afraid I will be breathing “scissors” to the last gasp. 0. Barnett motored to Griffin one day last week. Mr. Parks McCullough and fam ily were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Barnett Sunday. 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