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The Henry County Weekly
VOL. XLIV.
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HENRY COUNTY'S
NOBifERESPONSE
The Call for Liberty Bonds
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Patriotically Met With
a Nice Margin Above
Quota at the Close.
For a time it seemed that Hen
ry countv would fall a little short
of her quota of the Liberty Bond
issue, but in the final run Satur
day the full amount was met, with
a good margin above.
Henry county’s quota was $149,-
000, and Friday night $35,000 of
this amount remained to be rais
ed. County Chairman Ralph L.
Turner called a meeting of twen
ty-one representative citizens and
put the-situation squar.'v no *
them. They met in the directors’
room of the First National Bank,
and in less than an hour the de
ficiency had been about sfo,ooo
oversubscribed, and Mr. Turner
wired the Liberty Loan Executive
Committee in Atlanta that Henry
county had not only gone “over
the top.’’ but beyond.
Hampton had also gone nicely
above her quota.
The ladies committee, of which
Mrs. J. T. Weems was the efficient
chairman, did some fine work, es
pecially on the last day, which
was duly appreciated.
Chairman Turner, who had
charge of the campaign, is highly
grateful for the valuable aid ren
dered by the committees, and the
liberal response of the people to
the call of their country.
A good number of small sub
scriptions were made by citizens
throughout the county. And
again—old Henry has “done her
self proud.”
Georgia’s total subscriptions
were $36,539,600, nearly ten mil
lions above her quota.
It will necessarily be some davs
vet before the subscriptions for
the entire country can be definite
ly announced, but it is believed it
will be four billions or above.
A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of McDonough and Henry County.
Hospital Supplies.
Fqr the benefit of those who
want wool for knitting for Red
Cross, 1 im sorry to, sav jtis
possible for .us to w(Jb|t
at present, but ho*ffe’ to have
vvppl and a small amfoifnT
of material for making hospital
garments. We urge all ladies
who desire to help in this neat
work to call on Mrs. J. G. Smith or
Mrs. J. M. Giimore, and give their
names and the work they prefer.
When we get the material the
work room for hospital supplies
will be open from 3 until 4 o’clock
on Mondays and Fridays.
Mrs. A. R. Scott,
Supervisor Hospital Suoplies.
Emitting Committee.
Mrs. J. G. Smith, Chm’n.
Mrs. Blake Turner.
Mrs. H. B. Neal.
Mrs. Paui Turner.
Cutting Committee.
Mrs. J. M. Gilmore, Chm’n.
Mrs. John Fisher.
Mrs. Cnarlie Dickson.
Mrs. R. H. Tomlinson.
Inspecting Committee.
Mrs. Lila Copeland, Chm’n.
Mrs. Marvin Turner.
Mrs. Will Turner. •
Mrs. Ed Reagan.
M. H S. Defeats
Hampton High.
The baseball season was open
ed here last Friday afternoon with
a contest between the McDonough
and Hampton high school teams.
The game was featured by the
heavy hitting and fast base run
ning of the entire M. H. S. team.
Thornton Farrar won the hair
cuts oftered as a prize for hitting
a home run. He was not satisfied
with one, but the succeeding time
up pasted the pill into the pines
for a total of two home runs.
“Sugar” North starred for the
visitors. The Hampton boys
played a good gune, but on ac
count of the continual practice of
the locals, the final score was 18
to one in their favor.
A war saver is a life saver. Buy
War Saving Stamps.
McDonough, Georgia, Friday, may 10, 1918
“Unto the Hills.”
The Germans have resumed
their persistent effort to break
through the French and British
lines in France and FJanders. The
frightful losses they sustained in
earlier stages of the offensive
brought them to a temporary halt,
•but now the drive, is on again.
The reckless sacrifice of German
lives is due to realization by the
rulers of Germany that if they do
not smash the Allies' line in this
offensive —smash it so completely
that the Allies can never hope to
re-establish it —Germany’s last
hope of victory has gone a glim
mering. The submarine offensive
has failed signally, and even the
German populace now realizes
that the U-boats will never be able
to prevent food ships and troop
transports from reaching England
and France in steadily increasing
numbers.
But this renewed drive against
the British and French will be
sustained with all the power which
the German general staff can put
into it. No mercy will be shown
the men ordered to take the Al
lies’ trenches. They will die by
thousands, but th£ whip of autoc
racy will crack over the heads of
those who survive, and Ihe order
will be to “advance for God and
Kaiser!”
There is iu|i «|y,€i&ping, also,
offensive
In Italy. tkjst-h.dw Y- avy the as
bT.-id'wh*,pi
success wilt attend it remain to be
seen.
But the whole situation is one
fraught with possibilities out of
which there may reasonably be
expected to come some dark hours
for the Allies. We in this coun
try will have to pass through our
seasons of dread. That there will
be some enemy successes is cer
tain. In warfare on so gigantic a
scale it is impossible for victory to
be gained by one belligerent at all
points.
But let us be of good courage.
When the clouds hang low and
the light grows dim, remember
the silver lining and the brighter
day that’s coming. The just God
will never give a* lasting triumph
to a nation that makes war on
women and children —that kills
and destroys for the pure joy that
killing and destruction yield.
“I will lift up mine eyes unto
the hills!” cried the inspired
psalmist.
Follow his example. It is a time
for faith. —Albany Herald.
Extra Flour Supply.
Individuals who have an extra
supply of flour are requested to
keep it in a cool place and care
for it by turning it over and keep
it clean, having no fear of it’s be
ing taken from them.
In due time the Administrators
will issue rulings to care for it.
Very truly,
Federal Food Administration.
By G. F. Fears,
County Food Administrator.
Notice to Public.
As this year is the legal year for
taking school census, the Board
of Education will ask for appli
cants from either mem or women
to do this work, during the month
of June. Respectfully,
T. J. Horton, C. S. S.
School Column.
By the time some ot the schools
are closing out. Some have had
closing exercises, but on account
ot measles, whooping cough, etc.,
most of them had regular work to
the close.
This has been a happy, profita
ble year in the school work, omit
ting had weather and diseases,
and I wish to thank all the child
ren for their hearty co-operation
and also the teachers for consci
encious work. May you all have
a happy vacation and return next
term with the determination to do
your best.
We have a few letters from our
little friends which we are glad to
read. Sincerely yours,
T. J. H.
Rock Spring School.
Dear Mr. Horton: How are
you enjoying these pretty days?
tine I hope. My! my! next week
is examination and we all dread it,
too, but we hope we can pass and
be promoted. Our school is not
holding up well, there is not but
six in our room. Miss Eva Woods
Iris about eighteen or twenty.
Come to see us before school
closes.
How is corn bread suiting you
Your friends,
Marie Woods,
Lilie Lunsford.
Hopewell School.
Dear Mr. Horton: It is about
boys are having to stop out of
school. I am having to stay out
of school.
We haven’t many scholars. We
have about 14 scholars. We have
just got 5 more days' to go to
school.
Well, I will close and go to
school. Your friend,
DavH Lewis.
Dear Mr. Horton: How are
you? fine I hope. School will
soon be out and I will be sorry.
lam a 9 year-old girl. lam in
the third grade and I am going in
the fourth grade next year.
I like my teacher fine and hope
we will get her next year. We
haven’t many scholars. My little
sister Ruth is in the second grade.
Your little friend,
Estelle Lewis
Joyner—Pul! in.
Miss Kathleen Joyner of Jack
son and Mr. William B. Pullin
were married at the home of the
bride’s parent in the former city
last Wednesday, the wedding be
ing a pretty and interesting home
affair.
The briue and groom are prom
inent and popular young people,
and a wide circle of friends in
both cities extend congratulations !
and hearty good wishes.
Engagement Announced-
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Patterson of
McDonough, Ga., announce the
the engagement of their daughter,
Pearlie Beatrice, to Mr. George
Fred Carmichael, of McDonough,
Ga., the wedding to take place at
an early date. No cards. —Atlanta
Journal.
Plant seeds in your war garden,
plant your dollars in Liberty
bonds. You will have to take
care of the garden, but Uncle Sam
will take care of the bonds for
you.
LOCUST GROVE LOCALS.
Mrs Dobson of Atlanta spent a
few days last week with relatives
here.
Mrs. A. B. Combs has returned
to Albany after a visit to Mr. and
Mrs. A. G. Combs.
'Homer Smith of Camp Wheeler
spent the week-end "tfith his pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Smith,
Miss Mary Nixon and Mrs. Har
kins have returned from Atlanta.
Miss Stella Gardner of Griffin
spent last week-end with her pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gard
ner.
Mr. Askew LeGuinn of Camp
Wheeler spent the week-end with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. G.
LeGuinn
Mr. Charles Williams and Miss
Clifford Williams attended the
funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Kate
Tarpley Dorsey, in Hampton, Sun
day.
Mrs. Beck of Macon is vititing
her mother, Mrs. T. J. Upchurch
Rev. R F. Smith spent the week
end in Atlanta.
Mrs. John Jenkins has returned
from a visit to relatives in Atlanta.
Mrs Ed Combs, Mrs. E. H. Cas
tfdlaw and Miss Trella Castellaw
were among the visitors to Atlan
-11 last week.
The Missionary Society met at
the Baptist church Friday after
noon. 'MrsrJafon J«w»k-ins lecUfhe
service, and.needless to say it w.:s
greatly enjoyed.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wall have
returned to Fitzgerald after a visit
to Prof, and Mrs. Claud Gray.
Mrs. C. V. Williams and daught
er, Grace, have been in Macon tl e
past week.
Mrs. Walter Smith and Miss
Nora Smith spent Tuesday in At
lanta.
Messrs. John Harkins and Jo! 1
Witson left for Camp Gordon last
week.
Social Event.
Miss Myra Berry etnertained P e
Stockbridge Needlecraft Club M y
1, with a good attendance.
The door collection for “Wo
manless Weeding” given by t 1 s
club amounted to fifty seven dol
lars and ten cents, the proceeds
to be given to the Red Cross and
school.
Mrs. C. M. Power and MrsL
Grady Moseley were elected dele
gates aud Miss Josephine McWil
liams and Miss Grr.ce Tellifern?
alternates, to attend the conven
tion of Federation of Women’s
Clubs at Griffin, Ga., May twenty
third.
All business being transacted, a
delightful salad course was served
by Miss Myra Berry.
Miss Josephine McWilliams,
Press Reporter.
Red Cross Meeting.
There will be a Red Cross meet
ing at Bethel church Saturday
evening, May the 11th, at 8:30
! o’clock.
Rev. Nath Thompson of Camp
Gordon will be principal speaker.
Don’t fail to hear him.
Three milk cows now ready for
sale, and three more to be ia
1 about ten days. William Cook,
near White house, Route 2.
$1.50 A YEAR