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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 26, 1919)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XLV. DEAR OLD TRAILS OF BOYHOOD TIME Are Vividly Portrayed by Col. H. M. Edge in The Clayton County News on a Recent Visit to Henry County. Editor The News: About high noon last Saturday, in company of Clayton county’s genial ordi nary, W. Hr Reynolds, I had the pleasure of a seat in his auto- j mobile for a trio along the trails of my boyhood days, leading in the counties of Henry, Butts and Newton. We struck the highway down to Lovejoy and then thru the fine farms that lay along the roadside leading to that grand old town of McDonough, the county site of Henry county. The fields of cotton and corn called for remarks of praise and admira tion. Judge Reynolds could not help putting his hand in his pocket and saying: “I wish I had the money, I would surely own one of those farms.” I tell you it was a .glorious sight for me. We drove into McDonough after about an hour’s drive and parked near the front of the court house and enter ed its cool opened doors; found pleasing interest in the well ar ranged offices made to accommo dat i those who so successfully run the executions of the state and county government. In front ofthe building was found the cooling shade of the beau tiful trees. Here were many chairs and they were occu pied by those who have to discuss the questions of the dav, touchiug the events of both past and present and future. Here wars were declared and fought to a triumphant conclusion. Peace ratified and understood. Nations remodeled and restored. Un worthy countries destroyed —put off the map. Presidents nomina ted and elected ; statesmen re- Every customer of ours muSt be satisfied. That is a rule of this shop. Tell us your car requirements. We have been in this business long enough to know how beSt to fill them. Before you buy a car of us we aim so thoroughly to demonstrate that car that you will know its every quality. Besiues, we personally Stand back of each sale. A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of McDonough and Henry County. buked or advised ; laws praised or censured; reputations made or lost. Pointers of wisdom freely given to their party leaders on questions of the day that needed profound thought. Thus two or three hours are usefully spent by little organized, impromptu con ventions composed of the most zealous of the well seasoned dis putants seated in the shaky chairs under the shade of green trees and shadow of house from which is given verdicts, both good and bad, to those who came seeking justice. A drink of pure cool water for our dusty throats and a wistful look toward the old-time bar of cheer, we gave our crank an ; extra turn and take our start down the Worthville road. The highway was fine and we soon i rolled in sight of the well known i church steeple of that quiet little itown, and then with puzzled ! frown or two over his classic face the judge turned into the I Covington road, and in a very i short while we were rambling on the high iron bridge across the South river, one of the largest streams affected by the big dam. Wp asked a negro how wide the water was near the dam, he said : “Dun no, boss, bout fifty miles.” I After climbing several steep grades and dashing down a long I slope we came in sight of the ! bridge of Yellow River, and there ■ was part of the big dam body of water; and though the roads coAld not be made better, we climbed over the hills of Newton i county until we reached near the old sites of “Whites Factory” and ! “Newton Factory.” Will tell more of those old-time spots in next letter. i Tax Collector’s Notice. ! Tax books are open. Will be in Hampton October 2; Locust Grove October 3. Will be in my office in McDonough till above dates. Will advertise regular rounds next week. C R. HAND, T. C. September 25, 1919. McDonough, Georgia, Friday, September 26, 1919. PROFITABLE TRIP TO WALTON COUNTY By Citizens of Henry to See Drainage System of That Section—Former Creek Beds Now Abound in Grain. Quite a number of Henry coun ty citizens responded to the invi tation of Monroe to to inspect the Walton county drainage system last week, and were highly im pressed and more than pleased with what they saw. Walton was the first Georgia county to begin drainage opera tions and is reaping handsome re ward for its enterprise. Her citi zens are much enthused with re sults and proud to show visitors what they have accomplished. Former worthless lands in the districts affected have been re claimed and placed at values of not less than S2OO to S3OO per acre. Indeed, one owner remark ed to a Henry county visitor that he would not part with his for less than SSOO per acre, without the privilege of obtaining more at a smaller figure. At Monroe, Walton’s splendid county site, the Henry connty del egation fell into the courteous hands of Dr. Pirkle and Mr. Woods, the revelations they wit nessed simply going beyond all expectation. Not only are crops magnificent, but health conditions are also wonderfully improved, and the evidence clearly demon strates that districts adopting drainage cannot fail to receive great benefit. Following were the Henry coun ty citizens making the trip : Stockbndge —H. P. Hawkins, Chairman, S. C. McWilliams, W. M. Berry, Committe Henry County Drainage District No. 1 ; W. A. Bellah, C. C. Hinton, Rob’t. Mose ley, J. F. Moseley, B. C. Driver, Paul Shields, Joseph Mann, Rosser Ward, John Bonr.er. McDonough —A. G. Harris, Or dinary; T. C. Kelley, Com. R. & R.; H. C.-Hightower, Clerk S. C.; J. A; Fouche, Henry County Weekly; Paul Turner, E. L. Reagan, Hiram Cook, H. C. Elliott. Miss Turner Leaves For Art School. Miss Lucy Helen Turner leaves today for Pratt Art School, Brook lyn, N. Y., where she remains until next summer completing a course in that famous school. Miss Helen is one of McDonough’s most talen ted young ladies, whose numerous friends extend best wishes in her chosen profession. She will be accompanied to New York bv her grandparents, Judge and Mrs. E. J. Reagan, who will return by water to Savannah for a pleasure trip. Crawley-Fears. The many friends of Mrs. Tom mie Raven Fears and Mr. Francis Bartow Crawley will be interested to learn of their recent marriage, which was solemnized at the home of Rev. E. R. Clarkson, Griffin, Thursday afternoon at 6 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Crawley will be at home to their friends at Hampton, i—Atlanta Jsurnal. McDonough Man Has General Hook’s Medal. Rev. E. Oglesby of this city has in his possession a solid silver medal, on which is engraved the following inscription: “Presented to General Hook by Hooker’s Division.” •The medal was found near Mc- Donough where a portion of Sherman’s army camped on its march to the sea. Mr. Oglesby has had it in his possession since October, 1865. It had been his purpose to have notice of it published but he neg lected to do it before. Mr. Oglesby states that if any member of General Hook’s family will communicate with him the medal will be gladly returned to them. • Delightful Bridge Party. A lovely affair of last week was the Bridge party at which Mes dames E. D. Tolleson, H. M. Tur ner and J. T. Weems entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Tolleson. The beautiful home was deco rated with a profusion of early autumn flowers and pot plants. Sixteen guests enjoyed the hos pitality of the hostesses, and at the conclusion of the game were served a salad course, followed with orange ice and cake. Interesting Meeting At the Baptist church Friday, 3 p. m. Rev. R. L. Bonsteel and Mr. J. P. Nichols will be there. Every Baptist church in Henry county is expected to be repre sented by at least three workers. Everybody come who are inter ested in the ongoing of the Mas ter’s cause. J, M. GILMORE. Will keep on hand at all times a fresh lot of good mules and horses, for sale or exchange. We have converted the rear of the Amis old garage into a sale stable. Castellaw & Brown. I ..._ * 1 |GUARANTEE 4 . Have You Noticed Our Windows? We have just received a complete line of Ingersoll Watches We have a Watch to suit you and your pocketbook. Also a good line of Cut Glass and Jewelry. Stop in and let us show you. QUALITY AND- SERVICE WWMB® Cn VV f PHONE 49-g- XQ WC PONOUGH, GEORGIA. « REV. M, C. LIDDELL DELIVERS SERMON Local Pastor Names Loafers, Knockers, Parasites as Dead Men—lndirectly Refers to Lexington Lynching. Rev. M. C. Liddell, pastor of the Presbyterian church, delivered a fine sermon Sunday night entitled: “Dead Men.” Rev. Liddell classified the “Dead Men,” who were dead except from a physical standpoint. Those included as “Dead Men” were the Sons of Rest, those who knocked the town they lived in, those that block progress, and those that cannot control their passions. Though he did not mention the Lexington negro who was burned to the stake for assaulting a white woman, Rev. Liddell referred to t indirectly when he said “that any brute who so let his passion run amuck as to assault a recent moth er and then beat her to death with a farming implement should not live tit teen seconds.” Gon tinuing Rev. Liddell said: \ e do not call a special term o. rnr to kill a mad dog! We do not call a special term of court to kill a rattlesnake ! So you can draw your own conclusion.” Rev. Liddell fired a broadside at the knocker and parasite. He said “If you don’t like your town “GET OUT.” He also said that “death benefits a community when it removes a man who constantly blocked pro gress.” We heard many flattering com pliments regarding Mr. Liddell’s sermon and we wish that the entire community could have heard it. Greensboro Herald- Journal. 400 acres of land for sale at Peachstone Shoals. A. R. Scott. $1.50 A YEAR
