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BY roUCJIE «C JOHXSOX.
Entered at the postoffice at McDonough
Ga., as second-class mail matter.
McDonough. Ga., May 8, 1891.
Georgia children are educated from
hooks written by northern authors.
Our stale ought to have a uniform sys
tem of teit books written by southern
authors, and furnished at a small price
in advance of actual cost of production.
Spalding county has adopted the
plan of working her public roads with
hired labor and convicts, and is now
trying the experiment. The result
will be watched with much interest by
her neighbors and other counties in the
State.
There are a number of farms in
various parts of Henry crunty that
could be converted into excellent stock
ranches; and were these well stockod
with cattle, goats and sheep they would
yield a much larger per cent than they
now do while; cultivated almost exclu
sively in cotton. They could, in a com
paratively brief period, be coated with
bermuda and clover so as to afford graz
*ng for stock almost the entire year.
Instances are numerous in which
men have been hanged or imprisoned
upon circumstancial evidence who
were afterwards found to be innocent.
One of most remarkable cases of this
kind is that of James Hitchcock of
Michigan, who was convicted of mur
der thity-three years ago and sent to
the penitentiary,where he has patiently
borne his punishment through the
long, weary years of an average life
time. A lew days since it was ascer
tained that he was another victim of
circumstantial evidence, and was inno
cent.
It is the earnest desire of the Weekly
to see Ileury county and her people
prosperous aud prospering.aud it stands
ready to avail itself of every opportunity
to bring this result. And in appealing
to our people to aid us on this line we
can muster no better and more fitting
words than the following which are up’
propriate from an exchange;
“Now help us; write up your respec
tive neighborhoods; tell the outside
world waat has been accomplished by.
you. Tell how fertile aie our valleys
and uplands; how rich we are iu the fa
mous bermuda lands; how health-giving
aud health-restoring in climate; how na"
ture has blessed us and how we are us
*ng these advantages. Every one take
hold, send these entimeuts abroad,
coupled with the pressing invitation—
warm from your heart—that our advan
tages are wide open to honest aud ear
nest strangers and unmeasurable Geor
gia hosspitality awaits them within.”
Death of Mr. A. B. Westbrook.
It is with regret that we are called
upon to cbrouicle the death of Mr. A.
B. Westbrook, who departed this life
at his home in McDonough on Sunday
morning last, the 3d iust., aud whose
death was caused by an attack of drop
sy, from which he had been suffering
two or three months.
Mr. Westbrook was born in Frank
lin county, Ga., a little over fifty nine
years ago, but for most of his life has
resided in the counties of Putnam,
Jasper and Henry. When the war
between the States was inaugurated he
then, at about the age of thirty years,
was among thefiret to respoud to his
country’s call, by enlisting in tfie For
ty fifth Ga. Regiment, which was sent
to Virginia, and became a part of the
historic Army of Northern Virginia,
under General R. E. Lee. It is said
by those who were his companions in
arms, and who knew him best, that a
braver and better soldier than A. B.
Westbrook never trod the battlefield.
After the close of the warr he, like
thousands of others, resumed the avo
cations of peace, his trade being that
of a shoemaker, at which he industri
ously labored until his eyesight, which
had been seriously affected by a wound
received during the war, compelled
him to desist. In pursuit of his avo
cation he resided in several of the
towns of middle Georgia, finally loea
ting in McDonough in 1872. and has
since lived here up to the time of his
death. Iu all the relations of life,
whether it home or abroad, be was a
sterling, lamest and conscientious man,
aud a good father and husband. A
time in the early part of bis life he
was a leading member of the church,
but afterwards severed his connection
with it. However, about a year prior
to his death he professed religion and
joined the Baptist church at' McDon
ough, of which he was an earnest com
municant at the time of his death.
From the period mentioned there is no
reasou to doubt that he was a zealous
follower of the meek and lowly Jesus,
and only a short time before his deaih
lie stated to his family and friends that
all was well him in a spiritual point of
view, as he felt that he had made
peace with his God aud viewed his ap
proaching dissolution, not with fear
and trembling, but as a happy release
from the paio and suffering of a sore
aflj'ciion. May be rest in peace.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS
MONT ST. JUAN.
Farmers are very anxious to see a
good rain.
The young people enjoyed a picnic
at Carmichael’s last Suturday, the 2d
of May, a very large crowd being on
the ground by 2 o’clock in the after
noon. The Payne band furnished mu
sic for the occasion, which is sufficient
to say that it was as fine as could be
desired-
The good people of the Babb com
munity are conducting a lively debaG
ing society near that place, and it has
been the pleasure of your scribe to at
tend some of the meetings. When it
comes to arguing a (jOestion Joe Floyd,
Greeu Mitchell and W. C. Fields can’t
be turned down.
Mr. A. Payne took in the Jug City
last Friday.
We are very sorry to learn that Mr.
P. Fields, Sr., is quite sick, aud hope
him a speedy recovery. Mrs. W. R.
Rowan is also very sick.
Miss Lizzie Pgndley, of near Hamp
ton, aud her brother Billie visited the
family of Mr. John I’eudley last week.
Miss Annie Wells, of Spalding coun
ty, visited her uncle, L. D. Tarpley,
la- 1 Saturday.
Mr. J. T. Fields has the nobbiest
turnout in the county —a fine surry and
two fine mules to pull it.
Clevei Am Fields, of Florida, was
preseut at the picnic, and his many
friends were glad to see him.
Mr. Will Fargason visited tl;e family
of Coroner Sam Coker last week.
Mr. Wdlis Copeland has one of the
finest colts we have seen in a long
time. Old Guard.
SUNNY SIDE.
Rain is very muchly needed just
now.
Farmers are chopping cotton.
Miss Cora Malaier spent last week
with her grand parents, Mr. aud Mrs.
A. M. llamsey.
Mrs. J. P. Starr spent several days
with relatives near Jonesboro last
week.
Nearly all of our citizens have been
off on a fishing expedition the past
week. One of them had the misfor
tune to let their mules get loose, but
succeeded in catching him in a day or
two.
Sunny Side was well represented at
Mt. /ion Saturday of the celebration.
One of our frieuds eat one jar of pick
les, one ham, biscuits aud light bread,
world without end, and wound up on
two quarts of strawberries. The wri
ter got his share.
Rev. Mr. Patrick, of Hampton,
spent Sunday afternoon iu the city.
G. 11. Speaker, one of Atlanta’s
best salesmen, was here Monday.
Our people are shipping strawberies
every day.
N. G. Barfield and Aldiue Patter
son visited Hampton Sunday night.
W. F. Malaier and Monroe Emer
son attended devine worship at Teimon
Sunday.
Miss Clara Dorsey, after spending
several days in Fayetteville, returned
home Saturday, to the gratification of
her many friends.
G. 1). Darsey wont down to Orchard
Hill Sunday. What’s up, old boy ?
J. C. Darsey went down to Griffin
Sunday afternoon.
J. 11. Malaier speut Monday in At
lanta on business.
Miss Henrie Patterson, after spend
ing a week iu Orchard Hill, has re.
turned home.
Mrs. J. T. Gray speut last Tuesday
in Atlanta, where she went to replen
ish her stock of spring millinery.
Mrs. C. W. Richter spent last Fri
day in Atlauta shopping.
Miss Alice Barham is visiting rela
tives in Luella this week.
The many frieuds of Miss Emma
Malaier will be glad to know that’ she
hos returned home after an absence of
several months.
Messrs. Tarpley aud Peebles, of
Hampton, visited Sunny Side Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. W. M. Curry, of Alabama, is
spending some time here with rela
tives.
Semins Kell, of Gritfin. was here a
short while Monday.
Rev. W. J. Cotter will fill his regu
lar appointment here Sunday.
A good many lightening rod •men
are circulating around here. John.
How's This!
We offer Oue hundred Dollars re
ward for any case of catarrh that can •
not be cured by taking Hall’s Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. CIIKNEY i CO., Props., To
ledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. I. Cheney for the last 15 years,
and beliCe him perfectly honorable in
all business tiansactious, and financial
ly able to carry out any obligations
made by their tirm.
West A; Tarij, Wholesale Drug
gist, Toledo, O.
Warding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per
bottle. !»old by all Druggist.
TUssaiiaw.
'1 he farmers ar# getting about up
with their work again. Some have a
pretty stand of corn and a little cotton
coming up. .
We are needing rain very badly just
now.
M rs. Ben Harden is quite stek at
this writing, but we hope soon to note
her recovery.
The Saturday night singing at Mrs.
Whitaker’s was quite interesting.
The fruit crop iu this section contin
ues very promising.
Misses Annie andJCarrie Bledsoe at
tended preaching at Bethany last Sun
day.
Buck Cheek says .he rode behind a
horse not long since that trotted nearly
as fast aft a train could run. Some one
get him up a match, will you?
Ned.
IMNE GROVE.
Farmers up with their work and are
taking recreation, going a fishing aud
to picnics. Several went from this
place to the picnic on Flint river at
Dickson’s bridge last Saturday.
Notwithstanding the iust, corn and
cotton are growing nicely.
Miss Pentie Mays, of Cross Roads
Academy, is sojourning awhile iu our
midst.
Grandmother Avery was stricken
with the second stroke paralysis a few
days since, and is getting very feeble,
but we hope to note her speedy recov
ery.
Mos;.all the alliancemen went to
Griffin last Friday to draw the Bur
plus on their cotton weighed at the
alliance warehouse last fall.
Mr. C. M. Crittenden and lady, of
near Fayetteville, spent Sunday with
their daughter, Mrs. Mary Wilkins.
Ye correspondent and lady visited
relatives in Atlauta last Monday.
E. T. Abbercrombie aud Jas. Avery
made a business trip* to the gate city
last Saturday, whence they weut to
make engagements with G. B. Stewart.
Tom says he likes bar keeping first
rate, and would not be employed at
any other trade.
Liberty Hill Sabbath school is still
flourishing. We have enrolled nearly
one hundred names. Everybody iuvi
ted to come aud take a part with us
Sunday evenings at 3 o’clock.
Rev. T. J. Bledsoe will preach at
Payne’s Chapel the third Sabbath in
this month. John, Jit.
May 4.
CROSS ROADS.
Rain much needed at this writing.
Most of our farmers are
done planting cott on seed, and
some are plowing corn, although the
ground is very hard and div.
Gen. Green is making his appear
ance.
The berry crop promises to be a
£ood one.
Clever Sim Fargason, of Lithonia,
visited his parents near this place last
week.
M. W. Wilson visited on this side
of the creek last Sunday.
W. W. McGarity. and lady, visited
relatives and friends iu Campbell
county recently.
Mr. M. B. Rodgers and lady, of
McDonough, visited their daughter,
Mrs. W. D. Tarpley, last Sunday.
There was a very interesting sing
ing at Rev. Mr. Jackson’s last Sunday
evening. #
John Turner and his sister, Miss
Eugenia, visited relatives near Oak
Hill last Sunday.
Misses Ella Ammons and Lillie
Stallings were the guest of Miss Nettie
Turner last Sunday.
Mr. John Cowan aud wife spent
Sunday with their son, Mr. Jim
Cowan.
Miss Lola Ilolifield, of Jackson, has
returned home, after spending sever
al weeks in this neighborhood.
Miss Bettie Berry, of McDonough,
spent a portion of the day last Suudav
with her parents, near this place.
A uumber of our people took in the
exhibition at Oak Hill last Friday
night.
The spring term of Prof. W. I).
Tarpiy’s school closed at Bethany last
Friday. The Prof, is one of our best
instructors.
Miss Lillie Siallings, of Griffin, is
visiting Miss Eugenia Turner this
week.
Several of the boys came out in their
spring suits last Sunday.
Singing at Bethany next second
Sunday evening. Plow Boy.
April 30.
ROCKY CREEK.
After several weeks absence, Mr.
Editor, we again ask admittance to
your columns.
The cottoi. chopper’s hoe is heard in
the lamb
Cottou coming up very slowly.
Oats are looking fine, to be sowed
as late as they were. Wheat al>o look
ing well,
J. H. Me V inker weut ever to Fay
i etteville last Monday os business.
We have heard some of the anti
-1 Alliancemen s*y that Livingston and
Pope was ihe cause of corn und meat
going up. Such an absurd idea. Who
ever heard such a thing?
Mrs. 11. 11. Parham, after spending
several week* at Elippen, has returned
home.
Mr. C. K. Goodman and family,
spent last Saturday aud Sunday iu this
community.
Rev. J C. Camp, of Jouesboro, de
livered a very able and instructive ser
mon at Martiu’s Chapel last Saturday
night, and will preach there again on
Saturday night before ibe fourth Sun
day in May.
We have been informed that Rev.
T. J. Bledsoe, of McDonough, will
preach at Payne's Chapel on the third
Sunday iu May.
H. 11. jGrier went down to Elippen
last Sunday.
A wedding is expected to take place
iu this community soon, and as proof
of this fact a certain young widower
has been seen going home late at night
from a certain young lady’s abode.
Can tell The Weekly more later.
The farmers are planting mere corn
than ever before. This is a good sign
that the country is getting in better
condition. We think the higli price of
corn is the best thing that could have
happened to the farmers of this coun
try. They are still planting and al
ready there is a larger acreage than
ever before. Such things must come
to convince the farmers of their mis
take. The sooner we all raise l;ome
supplies the better off we will be.
Dr. Redwiue’s horse becamo frigh
tened at ox cart Saturday and ran
away, throwing himself and wife out of
the buggy and bruiting them up con
siderably. Abram.
May 4-
PROGRAM
Of the Henry Co. S. 8. Association,
May 18th, 9 O’clock a. in.
Opening Song—Doxology, L. M.
Prayer by Chaplain.
Sflng—Coronation.
Address of Welcome—Col. T. C.
Nolan.
Song by School No. I—Flat Rock.
2 Copeland Academy.
3 Locust Grove.
. 4 Philadelphia.
5 Mt. Bethel.
6 Salem.
7 Stockbridge Methodist.
8 Hampton Baptist.
9 McDonough Methodist.
10 Turner’s.
11 Oak Grove.
12 McDonough Presbyterian.
13 Philiipi.
14 Hamptou Baptist.
15 Stockbridge Baptist.
16 Newhope.
17 Liberty.
18 Ola.
19 Elippen.
29 Mt. Carmel.
21 McDonough Baptist.
22 Snapping Shoals.
23 Timberridge.
24 Beersheba.
25 Bethany.
The above numbers indicate the po
sitions to be occupied by the school.s
11a. hi.— Address by Governor W.
.1. Northern
Dinner 12 O'Clock.
Hp. m , Song—“ What a Gathering
there Will Be.
Closing Song —“God Be W ith U,”
etc.
The superintendents of each school
are earnestly requested to meet the
secretary, Mr. W. H. Smith, at the
hotel, with $1 20 dues. Also, the
committee on arrangements, viz: Mess.
Bledsoe, Glass, Dickson and Russell,
who will give them the number of their
position under the stand.
Each school will he allowed five
miuutes after their song for an essay
or address by one of the children.
Governor Northen has accepted the
invitation to be witli us and deliver an
address. Other speakers will alsj be
on hand, and we hope each superin
tendent will work for the complete
success of the occasion by endeavoring
to bring out a large attendance.
Very res;e ctfully,
A. F. Hari-er,
B. B. Carmichael,
M. C. Lowe.
Committee on Program.
“I Am So Tired”
Is a common exclamation at this season.
There is a certain bracing effect in cold
air which is lost when the weather
grows warmer; aud when Nature is re
newing her youth, her admirers feel
dull, sluggish aud tired. This coudi
tiou is owing mainly to the impure con
dition of the blood, and its failure to
supply healthy tissue to the various or
gans of-the body. It is remarkable
how suecepilble the system is to the
help to lie derived from a good medi
cine at this seasou. Possessing just
those purrifying. building up qualities
which the body craves, Hood’s Sarsa
parilla soon overcomes that tired feel
iug, restores the appetite, purrities the
blood, and, in short, imparls vigerous
health. Its thousands of friends as
with one voice declare "It Makes the
Weak Strong.”
Many Persons are broken
(Jog'S /join overwork or household cares.
Brown’* Iron Bitter* jtebuuds th*
irttem aid* direction removes excess of tsie,
sod ewes salvia- 6« the genuine.
ECHOES FROM THE INSTITUTE.
Mr. Editor, after having been absent
for a short period of time, we again put
in our appearance and beseech jrou,
kiudsir, # to again favor us with a
short space in your much valued paper.
All honor to the May Queen!
Three cheers to the month of flowers.
And many greetings to the Mock-bird
That thrills her song mid many bowers.
Last Friday was a day of enjoyment
to the children of the Institute; and
as we are aware, tVas a day of pleas
ure through out the state.
The McDonough Institute celebrated
its fourth annual picnic at McMullen's
bridge outlie Ist lust. Many were
the smiling faces perched upon the
banks of old Walnut fishing for their
sweethearts; while the fairer sex "were
strolling through the woods in search
of flowers, swings, etc.
Prof*. 11am and Du Hose sei med to
enjoy the day very much.
Messrs. C. R. Walker and A. F.
Runu smiled when dinner was announ
ced.
Mr. 11. J. Copeland seemed to enjoy
Ashing, butdidu’t like the idea of not
catching any thing.
It was a day well to he remembered
by those who.were so lucky as to lie
present.
Mr. E M. Copeland, of Mercer, vis
ited the Institute one evening last
week.
The boy or girl who follows the
four maxims (given below) - in school,
will, nine times out of ten, succeed iD
life.
Attend your school regularly
Obey the rules of your teacher.
Always recite perfect lessons.
Do not let your education flatter
you.
Young man, what profession are
you going to choose in life ? is a
question well to be asked; for what
purpose are you so earnestly seeking
an education < Perhaps your aim is
to do most anything and a little of
everything in the way of teaching
school, studying law, medicine, etc..
and when wearied at one. take up an
other, or as the old saying is, ‘ a jack
at all trades,” and if not venturing my
self too far, I say you will be good at
none.
May be you think you do not need
counsel from anyone on that line of
thought; hut to you time will seal
your doom after it is too late, yea ! too
late to change your course.
May God.help you to choose the
occupation best adapted to your moral
and’ inteleetual culture; and if on that
point you rely success will crown your
every effort Arc.
May 0.
Don’t Feel Well,
And yet you are not sick enough to
consult a doctor, or you refrain fron so
doing for tear you will alarm yourself
an i irieinls—we will tell you just what
you need, it is llood’s Sarsaparilla,
which will lift you out of that uncertain,
uncomfortable, dangerous condition,
into a state of good health, confidence
an»4 cheerfuluess. You’ve no idea how
I otent this peculiar medicine is in cases
like yours.
If free sugar is such a blessing why
not have free trace-chains, free plows
and other free things besides freesutrar?
• COMPOUND EXTRACT
#
®4.
The importance of purifying the blood can
not be overestimated, for without pure blood
you cannot enjoy good health.
At this season nearly every one needs a
good medicine to purify, vitalize, and enrich
the blood, and we ask you to try Hood's
n Q .. .1; _ „ Sarsaparilla. It strengthens
r SCUlld.l an( j builds up the system,
creates an arpctite, and tones the digestion,
while it eradicates disease. The peculiar
combination, proportion, and preparation
of the vegetable remedies used give to
Hood's Sarsaparilla pecul- Iteralf
iar curative powers. No * lloCll
other medicine has such a record of wonderful
cures. If you have made up your mind to
buy Hood's Sarsaparilla do not be induced to
take any other instead. It is a Peculiar
Medicine, and is worthy your confidence.
Hood's Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists.
Prepared by C. L Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
■ ’or 4<lmiiiis>lr<ition.
Georgia, Henry County—To all whom it
may concern: AV. J. Pollard has in due
form of law applied to the undersigned to
have the Clerk of the Superior Court of
Henry county appointed as permanent ad
ministrator on the estate of Jesse Bentley,
deceased, for the purpose of closing out
said estate, and 1 will pass upon* said ap
plication on the first Monday in June, 1891.
Given under jny hand and official signature
April 18th, 1891.
Wji. N. NELSON, Ordinary.
Printer’s fee $3
■ ’or Administration.
Georgia, Henry County—To all whom it
mar concern: E. Jackson has in due .form
of law applied to the undersigned for per-
Hi;»n« nt letters of administration, with the
w iil annexed, on the estate of Samuel Cook,
late of said county, deceased, and I will
pass upon said application on the first Mon
day in June. 1891.
Given under my hand mid official signa
ture April 28th, 1891.
WM. X. NELSON. Ordinary H. C.
Printer** fee
READ THIS ONE I
The Stewart
Mercantile
( ompany,
*
SUCCESSOR TO
THOS. D. STEWART & CO.
Is now receiving the largest stock of
Plouf, >SyiTip, * jVleat,
Coro Oats,
Farniiijg * Tri)plen)ei|ts,
ToTDaccc, Etc., Etc.,
EVER SEEN in Henry county, and what we
want to say is that
«
We Propose to Beat
Atlanta Prices I
We can easily do this, as THE STEWART
MERCANTILE CO. is composed of young
men (Thos. D. Stewart, Leroy H. Fargason
and J. B. Dickson) and we have no house rent
to pay, and propose to do our own work. We
buy directly from manufacturers, pay cash
and can just s ; mply distance all competition.
Our stock of
CLOTHING, SHOES.
HATS & DRY GOODS
will be larger than was ever carried by Thos.
D. Stewart & Co,, and will be the HANDSOM
EST and LOWEST-PRICED ever seen.
WE ARE PREPARED TO DO A TIME
BUSINESS.
Can furnish you anything and as much of it
as you want, from a paper of tacks to a mule.
We are the people you want to trade with,
will treat you perfectly square and give you
Good Goods.
We have a car load of New Orleans Syrup.
Can give you a Choice New Orleans Syrup
AT-22 l-2c. We have 1 000 bushels red rust
proof Oats now in stoc .. We are the CHEAP
EST PEOPLE in the State on COOK STOVES
BUGGIES AND WAGONS.
Come to see us. Always glad to have the
citizens of Henry and adjoining counties to
make their home with us. Your friends,
The Stewart Mercantile Co.
Thos, D. Stewart, Pres’t & Gen’l Manager.
L. H. Fargason, Vice Pres’t & As’t Sec’y.
J, B. Dickson, Secretary & Treasurer.
