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The Henry County Weekly
VOL. XLVIL
OLD SOLDIERS’ REUNION
HELD AT SHINGLEROOF
Representative E. L. Reagan Introduced Colonel Charles D,
McKinney, of Decatur, Who Delivered Eloquent Address —
Great Feast Was Spread at the Noon Hour —Officers Elected
for Ensuing Year —U. D. C.’s Rendered Splendid Program.
The annual reunion ot the brave
and gallant heroes of the Civil war
was held at old Shingleroof camp
ground last Thursday, and it was
one of the best reunions that has
been held in years. While the
ranks of these noble old Confed
erate veterans is gradually being
broken by the hand of death, yet
there was quite a number of the
old veterans present, and it was a
great day with them. The exer
cises of the day were called to or
der at 11 o’clock by Chairman J.
C. Daniel, of McDonough, and the
opening exercises were conducted
by Rev. J. A. Partridge. Repre
sentative E. L. Reagan, in a very
appropriate and interesting speech
of introduction, introduced Col.
Charles D. McKinney, of Decatur,
who delivered a most interesting
address, and the old veterans were
indeed fortunate in securing such
an able man as speaker of the day.
A good crowd was present and a
good old time spread dinner was
enjoyed at the noon hour. A
business session was held imme
diately after noon and Mr. J. C.
Daniel was re-elected chairman
for the ensuing year, together
with the necessary committee, etc.,
for the next annual reunion, and
W. G. Thompson was elected to
have charge of the music.
The McDonough chapter of the
Daughters of the Confederacy and
the Stockbridge chapter of the
Daughters of the Confederacy had
charge of the exercises in the aft
ernoon and rendered a most inter
esting and appropriate program,
which was indeed quite a treat to
the old veterans.
The following resolutions were
presented by Ordinary A. G. Har
ris and adopted as follows:
Whereas, It has pleased Him,
BIG BARBECUE AT GREENWOOD
SCHOOL HOUSE—INTERESTING
TALKS J. C. DANIEL, T.J. HORTON
Mr. Editor:
I have often heard that 13 was
an unlucky number, but I want to
say on last Saturday the 13ih of
August I had the pleasure of at
tending a barbecue at Greenwood
school house. I was certainly a
lucky man with a great many
other men that were fortunate
enough to be there. Mr. Henry
W. Rowan, Allen Rape and Tom
Elliott with Jim Middleton to heip
keep the fire burning furnished
the! best prepared and cooked
meat that ever was placed on a
table for dinner. This barbecued
meat with the cakes, pies,chicken,
and other good things too numer
ous to mention furnished by the
good women of the community
placed on a long table*, so tempted
and satisfied the appetite of all
present that all with one accord
Bank Not Safe Any More.
There are two reasons why the
ladies li&ve given up the idea of
carrying their money in their socks.
Their petticoats are so short
that there’s no room at the top,
and their hosiery is so thin that
the nasty porch climber can see
whether the bank has money
enough in it to p »y for robbing it.
Outside of that the banks are in
good condition. ,
A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of McDonough and Henry County.
who all things well, to re
move from our ranks four of our
comrades who have died since,our
last reunion, to-wit: J, A. Mc-
Donald, T. R. Stewart, W. G. Gib
son and W. A. Simpson, there
fore, be it
Resolved, Ist, That we deeply
mourn their departure and will
ever remember them as true com
rades and soldiers, and hope when
the battles of life are over and the
roll is called up yonder we will all
meet together up there.
Resolved, 2d, That our sympa
thy is extended to the loved ones
of the departed, and that their
memory will be cherished to the
end.
The following resolutions were
also adopted, to-wit:
Resolved, by the Confederate
veterans of this day assembled,
That we desire to express our
deepest appreciation of the elo
quent and impressive address by
Col. C. D. McKinney, of Decatur,
and hereby render our most hear
ty thanks to him, and also to all
who have helped us and to those
who have honored us with their
presence today. Especially do we
want to thank the Daughters of
the Confederacy who have so
kindly contributed tq the success of
this occasion. May the Great Rul
er who directs the destinies of all
mankind rest and abide with each
one until we meet again.
It is given up by all that the
Southern Confederate veteran
made the best soldier that ever
met on anv battlefield, and it is
the prayer of this writer that God
will spare them all to meet again
next year, and the people of our
county should make the next an
nual reunion one of the best ever
held. May God’s richest blessings
rest with each one of them.
all said it was good to-be present.
Beside the good things to eat to
feed the body vve had fine sing
ing, a good talk by J. C. Daniel,
after enjoying the best dinner we
ever had the pleasure of attend
ing. We had more good singing
by members of the Sunday school
and visiting friends.
Our friend Tom Horton gave us
a good talk on the subject of right
living, the importance of*'improv
ing our opportunities, making life
real and worth while, which was
enjoyed by all present. So every
body expressed themselves as
having enjoyed the occasion of the
day with highest praise and thanks
to the school and its sup
erintendent, Brother Hincy, for
the success and pleasure of the
dav. By a friend and fortunate
visitor. H. W. CARMICHAEL.
Didn’t Need the Rest.
A young man living in Flippen
hired out to work in the fields.
The boss went out in the afternoon
of the first day to see how the boy
was making it. He found him ly
ing in the shade of*a tree smoking
a cigarette. “Tired ?” asked the
boss. “Nope!” answered the young
man, “Hain’t done nothin to make
McDonough, Georgia, Friday, august 19, 1921.
SHINGLEROOF
CAMP MEETING
To Be Called to Order Friday,
August 26 —Large Number
Tenters Expected—Bishop
Candler to Preach Sunday
Morning, the 23th.
The annual gathering for camp
meeting at Shingleroof will he
called to order next Friday, Aug
ust 26. Everything is being put
in shape for the accommodation
of the large family of tenters. The
preachers have been assigned.
Bishop Warren A. Candler is ex
pected to preach Sunday morning
the 28th, at eleven o’clock. Revs.
J. R. Jordan, of Jackson; W. R.
Foote, of Forsyth; B. H. Trammel,
of MJner, are among those expect
ed to take in the preaching.
Good singing will also be a feature
of the program and a genuine re
vival of old time religion is hoped
and prayed for.
It is understood that practically
every tent is to be occupied and
that the hotel wil be filled to its
full capacity, which speaks well
for the interest taken in this time
honored occasion.
Get rested and ready for the
week’s spiritual treat and come
expecting to meet God and old
friends there.
Resolutions of Respect on
the Death of Mr. J. S. Duke
Whereas, it has pleased our
Heavenly Father to send the mes
senger of death into the home of
our Bro. J. S. Duke and call him
from this world, and whereas, it
has caused sorrow and sadness
in that home, therefore, be it
Resolved, That Ola Lodge of
Free and Accepted Masons No.
650, do hereby extend to the be
reaved family our sincere and
prayerful sympathy. We realize
the home will be very sad without
husband and father, but we hope
that when our Heavenly Father
calls for them that there wii! he a
family reunited in heaven and not
one left out, and whereas, Ola
Lodge has lost a worthy aud faith
ful member; that we reverently
bow to the will of God, for we
know He is too good to ere. Bro.
Duke was made a Mason June 23,
1883, and lived according to the
teachings of the order as best-he
could, and that he was ever ready
to aid and encourage his brethren,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That though his pres
ence will not be with us any more
his influence will be to help us on
ward and upward, and that we
extend our heartfelt sympathy to
the bereaved family and pray that
God may watch and protect and
guide the widow, son and daugh
ters in all of their undertakings,
and that a copy of these resolu
tions given to the widow and be
published in The Henry County
•Weekly.
W. G. COWAN,
G. W. CAPPS,
J. H. Rape.
me tired. Just a layin’ here wait
in’ for quitin’ time sose 1 c’n come
to supper.” For the past two
years a great many young and old
men have tried to earn a living
! that same way.
AJAX, JR., AT INDIAN'
SPRING CAMP MEETING
Stockbridge Scribe Is Attending Services at the Famous. Camy
Ground—Large Crowds in Attendance —Forty Preachers
Hand—Wonderful Preaching Is Feature of the Meeting
Rev. C. M. Dunaway on Program—Closes Sunday Night.
We reached the famous camp
ground at Indian Spring Saturday,
the 13th, about 7 o’clock. As usual
large crowds of people were on
hand in attendance. Thirty to
forty preachers are present. Twen
ty-two of these are entertained at
the Dodge Memorial Cottage, a
roomv two-story structure, that
was built especially for the preach
ers. This building is generally
filled with pastors of churches of
any denomination every year free
of charge. A lady is in charge of
this cottage, who looks after the
comfort of these guests of the
camp management. Mrs. Walter
Jones, of Cairo, a splendid lady,
who is kind and obliging, lias
charge this year.
The camp ground board of trus
tees is the governing power and
they look after the finances, pro
viding preachers for the pulpit,
the up-keep of the property and
grounds. Rev. Geo. W. Matthews,
of the South Georgia Conference,
has been for years the nresident
of this board.
The great feature of the camp
is the preaching. The best pulpit
talent that is in haymony with the
Methodist doctrine of holiness is
employed a year in advance. Two
able men are sesured, who are
paid about $200.00 each for t*en
days work. The workers for 1921
are Dr. J. L. Brasher, president of
a western university, and Rev. C.
F. Weigle, of Kentucky, one of
whom preaches at 11 a. in., 3 p. m.
and 7:30 p. in. Rev. C. M. Duna
way, of Georgia, is on the pro
gram this year.
Perhaps the next greatest fea
W. D. CARREKER, OF ALABAMA,
WRITES COMPLIMENTARY LET
TER OF MR. JOHNNIE RODGERS
About ten years ago I umved to
McDonough and held a position
as section foreman for Southern
Railway for 18 months. Just be
fore this time I had lost mv wife
in Atlanta and I had seven little
children.
I had not been i: that city hut a
short time until two negroes asked
me if 1 would sell a calf that 1
owned at that time. I told them
that I would accept $4.00 for it as
I was anxious to get rid of it. So
thev paid me that amount and
took the calf away.
They told me they were buying
cattle for Mr. Johnnie Rodgers,
whom I had never met. A few
weeks iater I met Mr. Rodgers on
the street and he asked me if I
Camp Ground Hotel.
Anyone who wish boarding and
rooms not furnished at Shingle
roof camp ground hotel may se
cure same at $15.00 for two per
sons occupying the same room.
For further information write
' W. R. COOK,
McDonough, Ga.
ture is that of music and song.
The orchestra consists of two r
auos, one organ, eight violins, 2
cornets, trombone and violin caMs
A large choir of splendid voice*-
inake up the volume of song. AL
this is under the leadership of Mr
Hainp Sewell, who is an expert
and experienced leader of sacren
song. When this body of singers
and the orchestra opens up, there
is something doing in the way ofr
worship in song. Saturday night
Rev. C. F. Weigle was the preach
er, his theme was the “Devil,” wbc?
was uncovered and exposed in his
wicked schemes and methods. It
was a great discourse. SurxhM,
morning Dr. Brasher preached orn
the “Sufferings of Christ,” which,
ranks among the great sermons
heard from this platform. At night
he preached on “Repentance,"
which showed that in reality there:
are hut few professors who have
really and truly taken this initial
step in salvation. It was the great
est sermon this writer has eve*
heard <}n that theme. Sunday aft
ernoon Rev. Weigle preached or*
the “Wool,” in #hich he showed:
that there are many “Fools” be
sides those mentioned in the scrip
tures. A splendid sermon.
The meeting will run through
Sunday night. Let me say to the
reader if he is interested in his
own salvation that he could not
spend the amount of the railroad
fare to the camp and back to bet -
ter advantage than to take in the
closing days of this the greatest,
camp meeting in Georgia.
was the man he had bought the
calf from. 1 told him that I wae-
He handed m $7.00 saving tha :
he understood 1 was a poor mat:
with several little children and
that I had no w'ife and he would,
not make a profit off of a man like
that."
I do not know whether Mr. Rodg
ers is still living, but 1 think any
country should be proud of a mar.
like that. I will never forget him
and often tell my friends about «
I married the second time ir>
McDonough to a Mrs. Upchurch.
lam writing this as a comuli
mentarv letter for Mr. Rodgers
and many other good people n\
McDonough.
W. D. CARREKER,
Cook Springs, Ala.
For Sale.
In two days after placing an act
vertisement in The Henry County
Weekly two years ago, it brought
me sale for S4OO worth of cows.
I now have a two-year-old Wis
consin Holstein bull entitled to be
registered. For service I get s£*
Will sell for SIOO, if you will set
me at o«ce. E. M. FOSTER,
Flippen, G& ..
52.00 A YEAK.
