The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934, November 15, 1918, Image 5
Local Happenings lffc Fraternal Lodge No 37 F. & A.M. Regular communications of Fraternal Lodge'No. 87 F & A M meet Ist and 8;i Firday nights in each month. All duly qualified brethren fraternally and cordi ally invited to meet with us. •-Bailor Smith, W. M. O. L. Adams, Sec, Call on Spoof, the Optromtrist, when YOU NEED GLASSES. He keeps in stock all the latest styles of frames and nose glasses. School again. “Flu” excitement subsided. November half gone —soon be Christmas. Land for sale, lease or rent. C. D. McDonald. Your uncle Sid Mays took in Atlanta last Friday. Wanted at once—load good oak fire-wood. Brown House. Mr. Pierce Simpson is out again after a short attack of “flu.” Splendid Jersey cow with third calf for sale. J. Olin Kimbell. Let Speer fit you with a pair of those elegant Fit U noses glasses. J. Olin Kimbell will buy your scrap iron at the highest market price. About all "flu” patients back on the job and glad to be at business again. It ought to be the greatest Thanksgiving on record this year, and doubtless will. Mrs. Horton has received a card from the Doctor announcing his safe arrival overseas. The U. D. C’s will meet with Mrs. Julian Weems next Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock. It appears now that peace cele bration will continue right on into Christmas and combine the two. Overland two passenger roadster for sale $l5O. A. R. Scott. Numbers of Henry county peo ple witnessed the big peace jubi lees in Atlmta last Monday and Tuesday. Can rebore your “Ford,” “Buick Four” and "Metz” Cylinders for ■over-size Pistons. Jno. R. Smith, McDonough, Ga. tf. The December adjourned term of court has been called off, as will be seen by order of Judge Searcy in this issue. The friends of Mr. Ralph Simp son are pleased to know that he is gradually convalescing from his recent critical illness. Mr. Jack Brown, Mr. Sid Mays and Mr. Jim Dingier were McDon ough’s happy Big Three at the Macon fair Wednesday. From the swarm of children in the school parade Monday after noon to celebrate peace news.jjjit was evident they were back upon their duties in full force, and the scene was delightfully inspiring. Your uncle Ray Pair says the Germans have been running ever since his picture got in the papers. No telling how soon it would have ended, had he actually gotten to the front—MIGHT have run them selves to death. Mr. Lewis Hightower, the clever Stockbridge bailiff, gave The Weekly a pleasant call while in McDonough Wednesday after noon. Quite a number of McDonough people were among the large at tendanc upon the funeral of Rev. R. F. Smith at Locust Groye last Sunday. All the teachers have returned to their duties, and with a full at tendance of pupils, school resum ed the regular session in good shape again Monday morning. We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness shown us during our recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Simpson. The new Amis garage is about complete in all departments, and in every detail is hard to excel anywhere. It’s a beauty, and a regular advertisement will soon appear. Wish Cousin Alf Fouche would clip the top of the pages of his Henry Count' Weekly. We have to use the scissors in opening it up every week, and it’s a lot of trouble. —Griffin News. Mr. Jamie Hooten’s appearance up town again is warmly greeted after his serious confinement, and all hope he will soon be entirely well. His father was down from Atlanta to visit him Sunday. Tax Collector Wallace gives no tice of his last round in this issue. It is important that taxes be paid promptly, as the new law requires the issuing of executions at once upon the closing of books and not wait until December as formerly. A couple of young ladies will be on duty at the McDonough Drug Co. Saturday to sell hot chocolate and sandwiches in the interest of the United War Work. Every body invited to call and help them in the good cause, as well as get a good lunch. Editor R. L. Johnson, formerly of The Weekly, but for several years in charge of the Clarksville Advertiser, has sever|d his con nection with that paper to enter the service of Uncle Sam. Mr. Johnson is clever and genial, and has the best wishes of scores of friends over the State. Some of our boys in the last draft, while of course joyful over peace, regret failure to be called for the trip "overseas.” While work has not yet ceased, the local board has received orders to is sue no more questionaires, except boys of 18, and all ages now out must be signed and returned. Rev. H. S. Smith is attending the annual meeting of the North Georgia Conference in Atlanta this week. Brother Smith goes with a good report from his charge, having raised all assess ments, and gone "over the top” in some of them, we understand. Under the new rules of appoint ment it is possible that the four year limit may be extended, and a petition to that effect has been forwarded in behalf of Mr. Smith, and whether he is returned or not, wherever he may go, he has the very best wishes of our entire people, whom he has served so faithfully and well. CASTORIA For Infants and Children In Use For Over 30 Years Always bears HENRY COUNTY WEEKLY, McDONOUGH, GEORGIA Tribute of Respect. We chronicle, with sad hearts, the death of our beloved class mate, Lucile Tolleson Turner, who died Nov. 1, 1918. Whereas, it having pleased Al mighty God in His wisdom to take her from our midst. Be it resolved : First, That bv her going away each of our lives shall be more consecrated to God’s will, for we know not the day or hour the Sun of Man cometh. Second, That we shall ever miss her. She was gentle, kind and true, loyal to her class and the cause of Christ, always in her place when not providentially hindered, rendering nobly a lov ing service for Christ. Third, That we extend to the bereaved Husband and friends our deepest sympathy in this sad ioss. Fourth, That a copy of this ex pression of our love be furnished the husband, be entered and pre served in the Fidelis Class record. A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stilled) A idaoe is vacant in our class Which never can he filled. G<*d in His wisdom has recalled The boon His love had given, And though the body slumbers here Her soil! is safe in heaven. Vessie M. Thrasher, Eva Cathy, Nellie K. Callaway. Fidelis Class Committe. Fall Vegetables. The entire Weekly household is under obligations to Mr. I. W. » f Crumbley for treat to a fine mess of fall Irish potatoes, two large heads of winter cabbage, and an 8% pound sweet potato. Mr. Crumbley states that he has dis covered that low ground never fails to produce fall Irish pota toes. At least, the beautiful sam ples are ample evidence of his success. "Uncle Alec” Borders also has thanks for a sack of fine beets. FARM FOR RENT. Four horse farm for rent, whole or in part, near Hinton’s Mill, on road to Stockbridge. Standing rent. See Byron Maddox, on the the place at once, or write. 35FRESHIMULES Not Seconds or Government Rejects ♦ We have jusl: received this bunch of mules, and they are well-bred 3 to 5 years old, weighing from 1000 to 1300 pounds. These mules]were carefullyjselected by the be& mule man in Georgia, and we feel confidentjthat you will not find as good a seledtionjelsewhere, and certainly not at the prices we are naming. We advise buy the and buy them early. GRIFFIN MERCANTILE'COMFY THE BIG STORE GRIFFIN, GA. November 20th “The Henry County Weekly ” 'The Man in Khaki.’ Getting the for Your Money in Boys Clothing Every clothing wants of boys between two and eighteen years of age can be satisfied at Boys’ Wear Headquarters. This depart ment of our business is practically a Boys’ Store in itself. It occupies the entire second floor at ‘The Daylight Corner’ and we believe it is the handsomest as well as the largest exclusive Boys’ depart ment in Dixie. . You get the most for your mon ey here because we know where and how to buy Boys Clothing. We know what makes for good style. We know what materials will stand up under the hard knocks that boys give their cloth ing. At the same time we’ve looked out for the smartness cf design even in the lowest priced boys clothing and we have seen to it that good sty lc is combined with good value. You as well as the boy will be delighted with the exceptional values to be found at Boys’ Wear Headquarters. And second only to value is the hearty, homelike welcome and interested attention that always awaits our visitors from Henry county when they i call. Please remember, we want you to make “The Daylight Corner” your headquarters whenever in Atlanta. i A Mail Service for Mothers *.* The filling of mail oraers is in the hands of experts at Kise tnans. Any information and service is cheerfully and promptly supplied. If you can’t come to Atlanta yon can shop by mail very easily at Eisetnan ‘s. m tmum #; i m A good, reliable for men, young men and for boys. * 7