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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.