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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.