Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

The Henry County Weekly VOL. XLIX CENSUS OF SCHOOL BECINSTHIS WEEK Taken every five years Embraces -children from 6to 18 years old. Basis of appropriation Georgia school census, taken every five years, will start this week and finish April 20. Dr. M. M. Parks, state superintendent of education, has mailed census to county and city school superin tendents directions how the cen sus shall be taken. The school census embraces children from six to eighteen years of age; white and colored. On the basis of the census, state’s com mon school appropriation is pro rated among the several county and city school systems. Dr. Parks, in his letter to super intendents, emphasizes the impor tance of accuracy and promptness in making the census. It is mani festly to the interest of every county and city school system to count all their children, since their prorata share of the state’s com mon school money is dependent upon such count. Henry County census to be tak en in April. Only responsible men wanted as enumerators CONFEDERATE H cm 111 icKSOit Jackson, Ga., Feb. 12—Mr. S. H. Mays, seventy-five, who in the days of reconstruction, was sen tenced to be shot for alleged inter ference witn federal troops then stationed here, but who escaped though the aid of his mother, died Sunday of paralysis. He was a Confederate veteran, a former state representative and a former state senator. Beautiful Party Mesdames Paul Turner and Adam Sloan entertained at a beautiful party on Thursday after noon at the home of the former. The handsome home was lonely in its gala adornment of bright spring blossoms which were ex quisitely arranged throughout the house. The color scheme of red and yellow was carried out in favors, mints and refreshments. The games, of Rook and Bridge made a delightful afternoon for the forty guests present. Valentine Party. Mrs. Adam Sloan will entertain the young people of the Baptist Church with a Valentine Party on next Saturday evening in the basement of Church. Hearts will be prominent at this time as St. Velentine has de clared this to be the season of love. Young hearts will beat as one and young eyes will look through the rose lenses of Dan Cupid who has managed the love affairs of every generation. Delightful games and stunts will fill the evening with merri ment and fun while the crowning feature will be the surest route to every heart—the Epicurean route If you want to reach a fellow’s heart, Just tickle his a tart. ’• ... A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to thi Interests of McDonough and Henry County. ACCIOEIITLT KILLED 1Y SOUTHERN ILK # The regular north bound South ern Railway passenger train that arrives at McDonough every morning at 9:20 o’clock accidently killed an unknown man near Flovilla last Saturday morning. It seems that the man was walk ing across the railway trustle just a few miles south of Flovilla, when the train came upon him and the engineer did not discover him until it was to late which made it impossible to stop his train before stricking him, and he was knocked from the trustle and instantly killed. He was appearantly about 60 years of age, and there was nothing on his person to identfy him. The Ellis-Setzer Co. of this city were calied to meet the re mains here, and the body is being held until further orders, or until the body is identified. Flrom all appearances he seemed to be an umbrella repairer, as he was carrying an umbrella repair out fit and some of our citizens are of the opinion that he passed through this city a few weeks ago. DEATH OF IS. IVIAHY JACKSON. Mrs. Mary Jackson died at her home near Conyers last Thursday, at the age of 74 years. A sad feature of her death was, that her aged mother Mrs. Emeline Plun kitt, 94 years of age proceeded her to the grave just one week. Mrs. Jackson was the wife of the late Edward Jackson who died a few years ago at the age of of 87 years, and she was the step mother of.the late Rev. J. A. Jack son of this county. Her remains were laid to rest at Smyrnia Camp Ground Friday afternoon, after funeral services by Rev. Mr. Young. Col. and Mrs. R. 0. Jackson, W. G. Thompson. Mrs. Roxie Rape and Leroy Rape, relatives of the deceased, attended the funeral services. Teacher s Library. We wish to call the attention of the teachers to the fact that the success of the library to the teachers and to the children will depend on the amount of books and reading done by the teacher. Up to date the following teachers have paid the dollar: Mr. W. D. Windsor Hampton School. Mr. Rome Moore, Hampton Miss Nell Robbins, ” Miss Lucy P'ields, ” Miss Emma Henderson, ” Miss Wilma Peebles, Miss Oma Tarpley, Mr. H. K. Adams, McDonough. Mrs. H. K, ” D. S. Rodgers Union Grammar. Miss Clarice Elliott Miss Eva Cathey Union graded. Miss Ilah Howard Gree iwood. So far, no books have been sent in. Let’s don’t forget our library. T. J. Horton. Miss Kate Russell accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Whit Russell on their return home and will visit them during the spring. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Harris came to McDonough to attend tjie funeral of .their sister, J. C. Harrfe, last week* ± ' * j McDonough, Georgia, Friday, February 16, 1923. NEOITITIM I UN METZ We recentlv saw the question propounded as to the monetary value of the housewife’s labor. That all depends upon your 'point of view. Ordinarly it is not considered worth anything and is usually referred to as though it were make believe child’s play.’ The United Stites Government;, does not even consider it occupa tion and does not classify it among the branches of labor. Yet the wife and mother of a family who serves her family with her own hands has a most complex job. First her mental and executive powers are often taxed to the limit in order to make one dollar do the work of three, that her household may be comfortably clad and supplied with nourishing food. She must be a first class cook, an expert laundress, an ex cellent seamstress, an untiring housemaid, an experienced poul try woman, an industrious dairy maid, a faultless gardener, a faith ful nurse, a wise physician, a true teacher, a patient mother and an ideal hostess. How she accomplishes this stu pendous task is beyond explana tion and yet thousands of women are doing all of these tasks in order to make comfortable happy homes for the loved ones. We wonder where she has time for so much? Continual work is the secret of her success “Man’s work is from sun to sun, Woman’s work is never done.” In a western city a politician de sired the services of one of these busy women to help in his cam paign. She offered her services free if he would only hire servants in order that she muht have time for the work. At the end of the month her bill not only astounded the imployer but employee as well. It amounted to almost S2OO. A cook, a nurse, a laundress and a seamstress had to be employed and their wages, board and waste fulness made this addition to the family budget. And further the domestic machinery had not run as smoothly or as well as it had under the capable management of this efficient home maker. Millions of homes are made and kept comfortable, attractive and happy by these patient toilers who use brain, brawn and heart power to the nineth degree. Yet this wearisome, never ending grind has no monetary compensation. Who can place its value? And while we are speaking of the gentle sex. would like to com mend them for ingenuity. The tongue and hatpin are weapons oft used in waging their warfare and both have proven effective, but to these have been added the formidable water hose with which a woman in Atlanta recently held at bay four Dolicemen and two painters. Trust a woman for the trick every time. Tax Receivers Notice. The tax books will be open February Ist for the purpose of taking tax returns. The tax re ceivers office at the court house will be open at all times. Wil publish regular rounds later 1 • W. G. Thompson, VTax Receiver of Qbunty.\ HENRY CO. TEACHERS MEET IN LAST INSTI TUTE FORSPRINGTERM First Saturday of March from 9:30 to 12:30 the Henry County teachers will meet in their last institute for the spring term. All teachers are urged to be present. The following schedule has been arranged bv the program commit tee and every teacher wno has any problems under these heads come with concise questions. Program 1. Primary Department:—(a) Place reading holds in the work of the primary grades:—Mrs. S. M- Rosser, Fiipoen. (b) Methods of teaching for securing better inter pretation and expression:—Mrs. Carrie Lee McKnight, Locust Grove, (c) Should formal number work be taught in the First grade, if so to what extent? Mrs. H. K. Adams, McDonough. 2. Elementary Grades: —(a) Should more stress be given to fourth and fifth grade arithmetic? Miss Bertha Bunn, McDonough, (b) Teacher’s opportunity for helping children develop strong and sound bodies. H. I Parks, Pleasant Grove School, (c) Are we doing enough supervised Eng lish work in the elementary grades? Mrs. John Brown Stock " 3. High School:—(a) How much time should be devoted to the different subjects of mathematics in the high school grades. Mr. W. A 11. Flynt, Locust Grove. Alpha Sigma Program 'J lie Alpha Sigma Literary Socie ty met Friday, Feb. 2nd, to have their regular program, which was the first one they have had this year. The society was called to order by the president after which the following program was ren dered: * Song—“ Somebody.” February in American History- Dan Carmichael. Essay on Georgia—Julia Stan sell. Poem—“ Georgia Land”—Mary Alice Carmichael. Essay—“ The Cherokee Rose”— Sara Brannan. Tribute to Georgia—Mildred Patillo. Vocal Duet—“ The Rosary”— Virla Pattillo and Ruby Culpepper. The Bachelor’s Reverie. We were glad to have with us many visitors, and hone to have you with us at our next program which will be March 2nd. Hastings’ Seeds 4 1923 Catalog Free Write today for Hastings’ new 1921 catalog. You wIU need the Information It gives almost dally—the most valu able and useful eeed booh ever publish ed. It contains 100 pages, picturing and correctly describing the best and most popular vegetables, flowers and farm crops for the South. How and what to plant in your yard, garden and field for every purpose. How to beat the boll weevil, bean beetle and other pests. Full natural color pictures of the best Roses, Glad ioli and other flowers. How to get 5 packets of seed of beautiful flowers free. How much seed Is required to plant a row or acre, when and how to plant and cultivate. Why It pays to plant good seeds and how to get them as cheap or cheaper than common or ordinary seeds. Just write for this handsome new 1923 Seed Book. It’s a beautiful book and you’ll be mighty glad to have It In your home. It Is absolutely free. WritO for It today. H. G. HASTINGS pO., Atlanta, Ga. * $1.50 A YEAR IN MEMORY OF OLIVER EXUM The kind and loving Thir teen Year Old son of Mr. and Mrs R. W. Exum, who mourn his death. On January 19, 1923, the death angel came into the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Exum and took from them their thirteen year old son. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh a way. So dear ones weep not as those who have no hope, but just look beyond this veil of tears to that celestial City and behold his smiling face. Oliver was kind and loved everybody whom he knew, but we know it’s our Father’s will to take him home to be with hitn forever more. May the all wise God of heaven • bless and comfort the heart broken family. Peaceful be thy Silent slumber Peaceful In thy grave so low. Thou no more will join our number Thou p.o more our sorrows know. Ye% again we hope to meet thee When the day of lite Is fled, And In heaven with joy to greet thee Where no farewell tears are shed. He leaves his parents, Mr and Mrs. R. W. Exum and four broth ers, R. F., H. A., W. C., and Ernie Exum to mourn his death. “Where Oliver is there is room” Room for father, mother and brothers in that heavenly home above where no pain nor sorrow ever come, but all is love. Oh! let not thy heart be troubled, says a sweet loving voice. Come unto me, I'll bear your burdens and make thy weary heart rejoice. A Friend. The Deestrick SkuJe The friends and patrons of the “Deestrick Skule” are cordially invited to attend an open session of the "Skule” on next Friday evening and see the splendid work that is being done under the able tutelage of Prof. E. M. Copeland. The “Skule” has the largest en rollment in its history. The follow ing is a list of the pupils: Eddie Claude Turner, Sadie McLean, Emily Griffin, Hattie Sue Sloan, Gertrude Fisher, Mattie McDonald, Annie Daniel, Macie Copeland, Novella Kelley, Elsie Reagan, Carrie Fouche, Willie Green, Jimmie Ray, Freddie Kelley, George Alexander, Terry McDonald, Harris Carmichael, Eddie Reagan, Talmage Carmichael, Bobbie Sloan. Prof. Copeland has prepared a varied and interesting program for the closing exercises. Every pupil will give a reading, song or essay. Am sure that both demon stration and program will prove enlightening to the public. Mis. A. Y. Leslie Honeysuckle, one of the gifted patrons of the “Skule” and also mother of Jimmie Ray and Willie Green Honeysuckle (twins). Macie Copeland and Mattie McDonald Honeysuckle (twins) and George Alexander Honeysuckle, will deliver a most eloquent address of appreciation for the efficient services of the school master. Some of the com mitteemen will visit the “Skule” and altogether a great day has been planned. The “Deestrick Skule” will be given by Woman’s Auxileary of Presbyterian Church on next Fri day evening February 16th. for the benefit of their new building. Admission for reserve seats; for adults and for child ren. Reserve tickets on sale at Hor toptlhru# Company. it V 5* ..ir i