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The Henry County Weekly
VOL. XLV.
COTTON 4H CENTS THURSDAY MORNING.
Hampton Warehouse
Burned With a
Big Lot Cotton
Between seven and eight hun
dred bales of cotton were burned
in Hampton at 2 o’clock Tuesday
night.
The cotton was in the ware
house of the Hampton Gin Co.,
just across the street from the
north end of the Schaefer ware
house, formerly occupied as the
Turnipseed shops. About five
hundred bales had no insurance,
the loss falling heavily upon num
bers of farmers by Whom it was
owned.
It was perhaps the largest fire
in the history of Hampton, and
but for stillness of the atmosphere
and heroic work of citizens the
entire business section would in
evitably have been destroyed, the
hose being unavailable.
It is supposed the fire was trans
mitted in a bale from the ginnery,
as there is no other solution, and
there is much sympathy express
ed for those suffering the unfor
tunate loss.
We have installed an up-to-date
Welding machine and will have
an expert welder in a few days.
Bring us your broken castings to
weld. H. M. Amis Co.
A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of McDonough and Henry County.
Butts County Fair.
Jackson, Ga., October 30. —The
Butts County Fair will begin its
third annual session in Jackson on
Wednesday, November, 5 and con
tinue for three days, ending on
Friday, November 7.
Several notable features will
mark the 1919 session of the fair,
which from the standpoint of
interest and attendance promises
to eclipse all former efforts. The
exhibits will be large and varied,
being a complete showing of the
county’s resources in agriculture,
live stock, the work of the boys
and girls clubs, arts and manufac
turing. Substantial cash premi
ums will be awarded to the win
ners in the various departments,
and no expense has been spared
to make this the greatest fair in
the history of Butts county.
Among the special features
planned for the fair are a 801 l
Weevil Conference, which will be
held on Thursday, November 6,
when addresses will be made by
Hon. J. J. Brown, Commissioner
of Agriculture ; Hon. C. S. Barrett,
national president of the Farmers’
Union; Hon. W. T. Anderson,
editor of the Macon Telegragh,
and other prominent speakers.
On Friday, November 7, a barbe
cue will be given all returned
Why Worry Abotuit High Prices
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When Newman Sells for Less
McDonough, Georgia, Friday. October 31, 1919.
CHAS. D. NEWMAN
Dry Goods, Ladies Ready to Wear
CHAS. D. NEWMAN
Outfitter to Men, Women and Children
Presbyterian Services.
On Sunday, November 2, 1919,
Rev. A. R. Cates, the new pastor
of the Presbyterian churches of
McDonough and Timberridge will
be duly installed in both churches.
Rev. Messers J. Edwin Hemphill
of Atlanta, W. E. Dozier of La-
Grange, and John Goff of Deca
tur will participate in the service
and the public is cordially invited
to attend either or both services.
The hours are McDonough, 11 a.
m.; Timberridge, 2:30 p. m.
Speer’s Kryptocs are the best
double vision glasses.
soldiers, sailors and marines who
participated in the World War.
A reunion of the Jackson Rifles,
Company A of the old Second
Georgia Infantry, will be held on
that day and all members of the
company are requested to be
present. Addresses will be made
by Senator Hoke Smith, Con
gressman J. W. Wise, Major Joel
B. Mallett and other leading speak
ers.
The entertainment and amuse
ment features are above the aver
age. Yapland Greater Shows
will be on the grounds through
out the entire week. There will
be shows, rides and free acts to
entertain and amuse all.
A Sad Death
Was that of Mr. George C.
Welch, which occurred at the
home of his parents six miles
west of McDonough October 23,
at the age of 34.
He is survived by his father
and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. P.
Welch, three brothers, J. J., W.
P. and J. D.; two sisters, Anna
and Cora Welch.
Funeral services were held at
the residence Friday morning at
10 o’clock conducted by Rev. L.
Ilooten of Zebulon. Interment in
Liberty Hill cemetery.
Tax Collectors Notice.
Thursday, Nov. 6, Stockbridge.
Friday, Nov. 7, Locust Grove.
Monday, Nov. 10, Crumbley’s Store, 8 a. m.; Ellistown, 9:30 a. m.
Adair’s Store, 11:30 a. m.; Snapping Shoals, 1:30 p. m.
Tuesday, Nov. 11, Martin’s Store, 8 a. m.; Jeffares Store, 9:30
a. m.; Ola, 12 in.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, McMullen’s, 8 a. m.; Kelleytown, 9:30 a. m.;
Whitehouse, 11:30 a. m.; Hinton’s Mill, 1 p. m.
Thursday, Nov. 13, Sims’ Store, 8 a. m.; Simmons’ Store, 9 a. in.;
Brushy Knob, 10 a. m.; J. T. Scarbrough’s Store, 11:30 a. m.; L. F.
White’s Store, 1 p. m.; Shakerag, 2 p? in.
Friday, Nov. 14, Hampton.
Will be in McDonough every Saturday and all public days.
C. R. HAND, Tax Collector.
WHOOPEE! 1
Week of Prayer.
The week of prayer of the
missionary society of the McDon
ough Methodist Church begins
November 2nd and cotinues until
the Bth. Services will be held at
the church every afternoon at
3:30. Everyone is urged to come
and help with the services.
New Garage.
I desire to inform the Dublie
that I have opened a garage on
Griffin street below the postoffice
with an expert mechanic. Guaran
tee good work and prompt ser
vice. H. A. Sims.
$1.50 A. YEAR