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The Newsas Herald.
NBWNAN, GEORGIA.
Tuesday, October 12. 1886.
Altered at the Poet Office at New-
nan Ga., at second-clast matter.
FOR SHERIFF.
We take this method of annonnc
imj the name of Wm F. Summ< rs
for the office of Sheriff of Cowi in
county, subject to a nomination by
the Democratic party.
Many Citizens.
FOR TAX RECEIVER.
John W. Franck, of Haralson,
takes this method of announcing
his candidacy tor Tax Receiver'
subject to a Democratic nomina
tion.
FOR TAX RECEIVER,
I hereby announce myself a can
didate for Tax Receiver, subject to
Democratic nomination.
N. F. Hyde.
FOR TREASURER.
I am a candidate for Treasurer
subjecttoaDe.nocratic nomination,
and will be thankful tr my friend
for whatever support they can give
me. A. B. Brown.
v
A chiefsamaneyou takin’ notes,
A r.d, faith,hr'll "prem it.
Col. L. P. Barnes has removed to
Fayetteville.
The price of cotton in Xewnan
yesterday was 8' 4 c.
Mr. A. R. Word’s hand was torn
in a gin a few days since.
M. L. Carter ACo. wi'l move next
week to the Willcoxon block.
Boonie Sanders sawed one of bis
fingers nearly off the other day.
Hon. Geo. J. Martin, of Meri
wether, was in Xewnan Saturday.
Col. J. Lawetice Calhoun is visit
ing his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Jones.
Milledge Haristield is able to be
out again, after a severe spell of
fever.
Misses Julia and Mollie Harri?
spent Thursday in the city visiting
friends.
FOR TAX RECEIVER.
I hereby announce myself a can
didate for Tax Receiver subject to
the action of the Democratic Con
vention. - J.J. Farmer.
FOR TAX RECEIVER.
I hereby announce myself a can
didate for re-election to till! offi-«
of Tax Receiver, subject to iii
Democratic nominating convent ion
Thankful for conti 1 -nee placed ii
me heretofore, 1 resp'cuuily solic
it a renewal of Ihe same. -
J. B. Strong.
FOR TAX RECEIVER
We are authorized to announce the
name of f. P. Reese as a candi
date for Tax Receiver, subject to
the nomicating convention.
FOR TAX RECEIVER.
To the people of Coweta county:
I am a candidate lor Tax Receiver
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party oTCoweta county.
JamesC. Brown.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
The triends of John F. Henaricks
tako this method of announcing his
name tor the office of County Treas
urer, subject to the Democratic
Convention.
While Mr. Hendrix is totally
blind he is perfectly eligible to otli-
ce, and if elected his Triends guar
antee a faithful discharge of all bus
iness. Vote for him and you will
do'a Christian act.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
1 hereby annouuce myself a can
didate for Tax .Collector, subject to
the Democratic Convention.
I. X. Farmer.
Mrs. Delia Chapman has return
ed home from her visit to friends in
Turin.
Miss Annie Simmons, of La-
Grange, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
B. F.King.
We regret to learn that Mrs. R. X.
Carroical is in a very, low state of
health.
Mrs. Dan. Boone’s health has so
far recovered as to enable her to re
turn home.
llartsfield expects to
lay for the University
Milledge
leave Thur.s
at Athens.
Alvan l’atks leaves to-day for
Emory College.
Mr. Salbide has opened a .cigar
store itn the corner room of the
Opera block.
Mr. W. H. Holmes is now with
Messrs. R. F. Milner &. Co. He is
a clever man and a good salesman
' Mrs. J. S. Williams has so at
tractive sdvertisment this week
Her stock of milinery goods is large
and well selected. Call and see her.
Col .P. F. Smith has purchaced
from Mr. W. B. 1! Try the office
in real of tl.e new Cole bl.a k ami i.-
- peaking of erecting a brick house
on the lot.
To make room for Hardware,
will sell you a bargain in tirst-cla.-s
Trunks and Valises, at the New
Hardware and Seed Store.
52-1 A. Pope.
FOR 30 DAY'S
AH of our present stock of M. L.
Double Guns will ne soIJ at cost, to
make room for new stock.
52-2 T. E. Fell A Co.
8,000 dollars worth of clothing
just received at oOcts on the dollar,
at J. B. Mount’s Empire Store, pl-
We have the best heavy Boots in
Xewnan, at $2.00.
•51-4 P. F. Ccttino A Co.
Mr. Robert Glass arid Mrs. Mur
phy,of Atlanta, were called to Xew
nan Friday night on account of the
extreme illness of their niece, Mrs.
Ed. Merrill.
Milton Glover has accepted a
position at D. H. Dougherty ACo’s,
Atlanta. He is polite and accom
modating and will make friends
for his house.
Hon. Thos. W. Grimes, of Colum
bus, the Democratic nominee for
Congress in this district, spent sev
eral days in our city last week. He
made a very favorable impression
upon our people.
SPORTSMEN
Will find a full line of Ammuni
tion, Powder, Shot, Caps, Shells,
Prime rs, Pouches, Chargers Ac. at
r. E. Fell A Co’s. 52-2
CHAMBERLIN, JOHNSON & 0.,
IMPORTERS.
D.*y Goods, Carpets, Millinery and Shoes.
aiiks, Velvets, Woolen Dress Goods, Table Linens, Towels,
Napkins, Underwear. Hosiery, Gloves, etc., etc.
All in Immense Quantities.
SEE THE LARGEST STOCK
<l> the must superbly magnificent imported g- * -!~ ever shipped South.
LADIEP CLOAKS -A-TSTID WRAPS
All ilu- New Styles and Prices to suit Everybody.
BOOTS AI^DSHURS
For La:lies. Gents. Misses. IV. ' and Children. Kwrv p ixr i.t t !e to ordei
an*' a fit guaranteed.
Carpets! Carpets!! Carpets!!! Carpets!!!!
Never in the history of the country has there ever been such t stock of Imptrfe 1 Carpets, Rug .
Draperies, etc. in the South.
WE »E4L DIRECTLY WITH THE MILLS,
And pay duties on foreign good? here, saving our customers 20 to 2-5 per cent in their purchases.
NO MIDDLE MAN"
Between us and the factories to hold the goods over until the styles are off, an 1 a.l’wo ask is to have you call or write us
before you place vour orders. We -re 'le i i pi-irters for Carpets. Dry Goods, S t ns. Millinery and Dress Makiug, and we
guarantee prices and qu slit v. Agents for Bntterick’s Patterns.
48-13 Chamberlin, Johnson & Co- Importers, Atlanta, Ga.
Thelaat ten days of clothing trade
at J. B. Mount’s Empire Store 1 hb
beeuthe heaviest he. ever ext t-
rienced. Boys fr.-m four years . f
ageup to menweig ingl wo hundred
and fifty pounds i.avebeen fitted up
and left his house rejoicing o\cr
tneir bargains. And bargains they
arc, fur \diit’ in the country oui
i qual his prices The J. Menko *s -
(HX> Clothing Stock which J. Ii.
Mount bought at fifty cents on the
dollar placed him where he neitl . r
acknowledges competition nor re
cognizes prices made by ot I cr
houses.
ZELSO.V—DENT.
DEATH OF IBS. BELL.
Proceeding* of tl*e Democratic Kxecutiv
Committee.
The wedding bells pealed torih Mrs. Cathrine Bell died in Polk i The Democratic Executive Commit- flponnc find Pionnc
merrily October 7th, at 12 m., wel- county, Fla., Oct. 3, aged 75 years, j tee of Coweta county met pursuant to tills <*1111 XlHUOS
coming to the M. E. church the and her remains were brought by ] call of the chairman, iu the office of
friends of Miss Annie Dent, of this Mr. T. W Anderson to Xewnan McClendon A Freeman at II o’clock,
city, and Mr. L.J. Meison, of Jones- for interment Wednesday after-! a. M -t on October 7th, 1886,
The following members were pres-
The largest and freshest stock of
Candies in town at
E. E. Summers’
Preparation is being made lor an
entertainment at an early day for
l he benefit of (he Xewnan Library.
Our stock of dress Goods and
Trimmings is now complete.
51.4 P. F. Ccttino A Co.
Old ladies low heel comfortable
Shoes at Snead’s. 49-
ATTEXTIOX GINNERS.
Go to Arnall Bros. A Co. lor cheap
Bagging A Ties.
40.
FOR COUNTY" TREASURER.
To The Public:—The many
friends of W.S Bailey are author
ized to announce his name as a
candidate for the office of County
Treasurer, mbject to the action of
the Democratic parly of Coweta
county.
Miss Myrtie Walthall, of Palmet
to, was married Wednesday to Mr.
A. X. Brittain, of Troup county.
The Columbus Enquirer-Sun
came out Sunday with an enormous
trade edition of twenty-eight pages.
Rev. Jos. Leavel] has been called
to the pastorate of the Mt. Vernon
Baptist church (colored; in this city.
Henrietta cloth, beautiful quality.
-,j_4 p. F. Ct'TTINO A Co.
The newest styles of geDts fine
dress Shoes al Snead’s. 49-
A good heavy Woman's Shoe for
65 cents at,
51-4 P. F. Ccttino A Go’s.
J. E. Dent Jr. has returned home
from the Commercial College and
has accepted a situation with Mes
srs. I. N. Orr ACo. He is a young
man of fine business qualifications
and is valuable to any house.
Mr. L. E. Floyd, of the Senoia
Sentinel, called on us yesterday
morning. He says that the $15,000
has been subscribed by Senoia and
the Atlanta and Hawkinsville rail
road will probably be built through
his town.
Fruits, Fish ahtf Oysters, at
52- " E. E. Summers’
CLOTHING! CLOTHING!!
For Good Fits, Low Prices and
Good Goods, go to Arnall Bros. A
Co. 49_
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
The friends of William R. Ballard
hereby announce his name as a
candidate for Tax Collector of
Coweta county, subject to the rules
ot the Democratic party. Mr. Bal
lard has oven a resident of the
county nearly sixty years, is
maimed, poor, and needs the office
Give him your support.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
We are authorised to anuounce
the name of John A. Z. Shell for the
office of Tax Collector subject to the
Democratic nomination. Mr. Shell
made a faithful soldier during the
war receiving a severe wound
through the arm which has dis
abled him to a great extent lrom
nerlorming manual labor.
1 First District.
For County Treasurer.
We are authorized to announce
the name of P. Nimmons as a
candidate for the office of County
Treasurer, subject to the action of
the Democratic Convention.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
I am a candidate for Tax Collect
or subject to the nomination ol
the Democratic Convention.
Walton F. Shropshire.
For Tax Collector.
We are authorized to announce
the name of J. H. Shelnutt as a
candidate for the office of Tax Col
lector of Coweta county, subject to
the action of the Democratic Con
vention.
for treasurer.
I am a candidate for the office ot
County Treasurer, subject to a nom
inating convention of the Demo
cratic party. Believing that over
fifty veers residence in this county
■. sufficient to establish me anion
von I respectfully solicit the liom
i nation and your votes if nominated
•ind I hereby pledge that if elected
i W ill not ask another term.
1 Henry Martin Sr.
Greenville St., Xewnan, Ga-
Farm and School Bells. Seovil
Hoes, Ames Shovels, Bicod's Axes
Brush and Brier Hooks, Chilled
Plows. Cotton Planters. Iron Axles.
Thimble Skeins. Buggy and Wag
on Timbers, Tire Iron. Plow Steel.
English Washpots, Ovens and
Skillets, Picks and Mattocks. Stoves
and Stove Pans, Sad Irons, -Ma
nure Forks, and a complete assort
ment of Shelf Hardware. Pistols
and Cartridges, Garden and Field
A. Pope.
19-52.
All qualities childrens
Shoes at Snead’s.
School
49-
Ladies and Misses Coats, 55 raps
and Jackets, a beautiful line, at J.
A. Kinnard’s on Bay Street 51-
J. B. Mount’s Canton Flannel at
5ctsa yard is going fast. Come,
come quickly. 51-
Mrs. O. McClendon is expected
home next week from a protrac
ted visit to her parents in Franklin,
Ky.
The ordinance of baptism was
administered to six persons by Dr.
Hal) at the Baptist church Sunday
night.
Again received 509 doz. hand
some bordered Handkerchiefs at lc.
eace, at 51- J • B Mounts.
55 T e have a big stock of Flour
Don’t bttv until you price ours.
51-4 * P. F. Cutting ACo.
Be sure you see our new and
stlyish Hats A neck ware before
you buy, at Snead's 49-
Mr. E- E. Summers moved last
week to the new store at his old
stand and is filling up with a nice
stock of goods.
The ladies of the Baptist church
organized last week and will meet
regularly on the first Monday in
each month.
Seeds.
Miss Annie Shepherd, of Coving
ton, came Thursday to see her cous
in, Mrs. Ed. Merrill. She returned
hame next day.
Kirk’s 3 lbs. Bar soap, best made,
20c per bar.
51-4 P. F. Cuttino A Co.
Ladies walking A dress Shoes in
all the popular fall styles at Snead’s.
49-
J. B. Mount’s 3,Lets. Prints are
the\*>est value ever seen or heard of.
51-
Bob Freeman Herring is his
name He is a bouncing boy and
beams light an ! joy upon the house
hold of Mr.' J. R. Herring.
The hand of church fellowship
will be given at the Baptist church
Wednesday night to those who
were baptized Sunday night.
Dr. H. S. 5Yright’s prescription
file can be found at Dr, A. J. Lyn
don’s drug store. Parties desVLng
prescriptions re-filled that were
originally eoingounded by Dr.
Wright will be p.*jmplly attendee
to at Dr. Lyndon 1 - -rug store. 51-4
J. B. Mount begs to inform his
many customers that he will keep
his store closed on Saturday, the 9th
inst, on account of holiday. Anyone
wishing to purchase dry goods will
-500 of the most elegantly orna
mented Trunks at cost of produc
tion, which means a saving of 25
per cent, at
51-
The prettiest A best selected
Neekware, Hosiery A Handker
chiefs at Snead’s. 49-
Dr. A. B Calhoun says that the
Ex-Collector of the Port at Savan
nah is not a son of Hershall Y T .
Johnson, but is James Johnson,
who was Governor of Georgia un
der the military rule.
Snead will sell ) - ou Good Shoes
at low 7 prices. 49-
Au extra train was put on the
Griffin road yesterday morning. It
leaves Griffin at 6:00 a. m. passes
Xewnan at 8:25 a. in. reaching Car-
roltou at 10:10 a. ra. Returning, it
haws Carrollton at 10:30 a. in.
passes Xewnan at 12:10p. m.,reach
mg Griffin at 4.: 10 p. m.
Dotu think of buying a pair of
Shoes until you go 10 Snead’s.49
Mrs. Ed. Merrill has been ex
tremely iil during the past week
and her life is now trembling in the
balance. There is only slight hope
ol her recovery.
Her aunt, Mrs. Murphy, of Atlan
ta, and her cousins, Misses Beck, of
Griffin, and Glass, of Covington, are
with her.
Children’s, Youth’s, Men’s Suits,
Overcoats for Children, Youths and
Men, all at fifty cents on the dol
lar. 5Vith such a stock, besides the
tinmens* regular goods bought at
the best manufacturing houses East,
he challenges the world iu assort
ment and prices. Call on J. B.
Mount before you buy. It will save
vou monev. J. B. Mount
52-
With mingled feelings of noon. Mrs. Bell moved to Florida (
congratulations and regret, a large about two years ago with her son-|®P t: lst di ® tr !“ t ’ J " F- MethviD; 21
audience assembled towards noon; in-law, Mr. T. W. Anderson. She Buchanau; district,
congratulations, that two so worthy w 7 as a pious member of the Presby- ‘ ‘ °” stou ’. 1 1!-
. 6 . ’ , ... Brown; oth district, R. 55. Freeman:
ofniich ntht»r u/niud sonn Id- united : tori an church and frrpftrlv nftlOVeci . . _ _ 7 1
of each other wouid soon be united; terian church and greatly beloved
regret, that our community would by all who knew her. A large con-
lose, as a permanency, the genial course followed the remains to the
face and loved companionship of cemetery, where the solemn funeral
the beloved bride. services were conducted by the
Taste and affection had artistical- pastor, Rev. Dr. Stacy.
ly grouped aroung the pulpit btau- - ——
titul varieties of coleus and ferns,
To look at the matter in the prop-
attd the vivid colors of geraniums er light, most anyone would ac-
w r ere softened and enhanced by he- knowledge that J. B. Mount had as
liotropes, plumbago and other deii- many goods as the house would
cote-tinted flowers. It has seldom j hold, but there is no stopping on
been our good fortune to see such an that uor any other account, and as
exquisite blending of colors, or such long as proper opportunities will
a happy result from a studied effjrt present themsplves he is forever on
to avoid display. hand,
Four courteous ushers, either of J. B. Mount has just bought the
w’horu could well have been mis- Entire Clothing Stock of J.
taken for a groom-elect, did tlie Menko at 50 els on the dollar and
honors of the occasion. The thrill-! will sell them at small profit. Rc-
ing chords of the Wedding March, j member w 7 hat this means. A suit
by Miss Cecile Longino, heralded i that costs $8 and sells for $10 cost
the approach ot the itappy pair. The ! him $4; a suit that costs $12 and
ushers, in pairs, led the bridal par- j sells for $15 cost him $6. Small prof-
ty ; the bride’s maids, each bearing its will buy them. Delay is risky,
a Douquet of heliotropes and white as they are going fast,
rose-buds, marched with becoming 5j. j. b. Mount,
dignity in the same order; separat- j
ing, tney stood on opposite sides,:
the bride and groom passing down ;
Leader in Rock Bottom Prices.
A special bargain for this week at
the centre till they stood in front of ! J. B. Mounts Empire Store, 3,000
the chancel; attendants then filed yard sot Sea Island 1 yard wide at
. j , r. r .i - 6 cents, worth 7 cents. o2-
to the rnrht and left of them in a 1 ’
raceful semicircle. The attendants
were Misses lizzie Dent, Laura , .. ...
" , , ... „. , has recently moved into more ele-
Peddv, Sa lie Pinson, Nora Meison,; . ,
A c * | g&nt «.nrl pnmmnHinns mmrfora
_ „ „ of Jonesboro; Fannie and Hattie,
J-B-Mount’s. f At >Iessrs . W a&e | Hh St( f ° f J ^' e ‘' y , and s 'y er '
Dent, 5V. A. Steed, G. R. Black, A. i Ware 13 largcr and handsomer tha ”
Mr. Stilson, the Atlanta jeweler,
:ently moved into more ele-
and commodious quarters.
R. Burdette and C. E. Smith, of this
city; D. P- Meison anil J. B. Hutch-
larger
ever. He is one of the cleverest
men in the trade. He solicits your
patronage through the Herald.
inson, of Jonesborc; II. M. Robin- Call on him when you visit Atlanta.
son, of Atlanta.
Rev. W. W. Wadsworth, the On sale day the land advertised
bride’s pastor for four years pre- by Mrs. Martha Brown was sold as
vious, performed a beautiful service follows: T. J. Brown bought the
an impressive style. A few 45 acr e tract for $380, and five of
words, a prayer, and all life-long the legatees bought the 55 acre tract
claims to the sweet bride had been for $200.
transferred to another. Thos. Carmical bought the Me-
As they passed down the aisle, Williams land, 300 acres, for $3,200.
laden with many blessings, it seem- —
ed the climax of that story,“old, yet' Mr. and Mrs. 8. H. Whatley
ever new and doubly beautiful a!- stopped over Wednesday with
ways.” Greetings and farewells,— their brother-in-lew, Mr. B. F.
and away for a Northern tour the ^ m => on their way from La
happypairarehurried. Edenopens Grange to Florida,
afresh to each truly wedded heart.
There were waiters of choice fi >w-
ers from Mesdames Brewster, Man- „ _ „
. * nr , Remaining m the Post-Office at
ey, Fisher, Wadsworth, Freeman „ “ _ . ...
, , r j. ,,, , u ’ , . t Xewnan, Ga., Oct. 4th, 1886. II
List of Letters.
and Hunter. Altogether, for quiet
dignity, stately contracting parties
and elegant appointments, the
Dent-Melson marriage was decided
ly reserche.
'We lack space to mention the
numerous rich and valuable pres
ents from loving friends to the
bride.
THE ELECTION.
The faculty of College Temple
has had a valuable addition in Miss
Emma Lay, of Old Chatham, X. Y.
Site will preside over the depart
ments of French and Art; free
hand drawing,drawing from nature,
crayoning and painting are her
specialties in the latter. She comes
highly recommended, and in the
proficiency of her pupils hopes to
establish her claim to merit. All
1 .vers of art will welcome and sus
tain this desirable addition to
our course of study and will
prove, we hope, that there is an
art loving el -ment in our favored
c mmanity. 52-
iie ioval Notice.—I have just
1. ..\n d into my new store in the
55'illeuxon building, where I will
keep constantly on hand a complete
line of Staple and Fancy Groceries,
Tobaccos and Cigars.
52- E. E. Summers.
We are glad to learn that Mrs.
Dr. A. G • North, of YIc Donough, is
convalescing.
EQUAL TO AX EARTHQUAKE.
J. B. Mount has just opened a
nice ca?e of prints containing 3,000
. , yards, which will be closed out at
please come on or before r riday 01^ cen ts por yard. 52-
preceding.
Dont fail to see Snead’s $3.00
Shoes. *9"
The best 50 cents Unlaundried
Shirt in the world can be found at J.
B. Mount’s Empire Store. 34-
not called for in four weeks, will be
ent to the Dead Letter Office.
B—Mrs. M. J. Bryant.
C—Miss Sallie Cook.
F—Prof. T. A. Fortson.
H—Miss Elea Gram.
H—C. H. Hill, col., Samuel
Hutchinson, col.
J—J. D, Jones, Miss Roseand
Jones, Miss Rosy Jones (2).
K—Miss Garry Kellogg.
L—Hill Long.
X"—Miss Ann Newman.
P—Miss Ella Price, Miss Lucyth-
Wednesday, the 6tii of October,
was a quiet day for a state election.
There were no contests and there
fore no special incentive to bring j a price
the people to the poles. The follow- R—Miss Eve Rand,
ing isthesoteby districts in this
county:
First District: Gordon 66, State
House officers 66, James 05, Atkin
son 62, Mixon 60.
Second: Gordon 12, S. H. officers
24, James 12, Atkinson 22, Mixon
14. At J. B. Mount’s the only exclu-
Fourth: Gordon52, S. H. offieers52, sive Dry Goods house in the city
S—G. C. Stevens, Rev. F. M,
Sims, Jim Sumlin.
5V -Miss Elmeter Wairt, Mrs. W.
S. Wells.
J. R. -McCollum,
P. M.
can be found the best Sets yard
wide Bleached Domestic in the
country 02-
HAVE YOU PAID?
James 52, Atkinson 52, Mixon 52.
Fifth: Gordon 218, S. H, officers
249, J ames 238. Al kinson 254, Mixon
242.
Sixth: Gordon % 23,S. H. officers
26, James 28, Atkinson 26, Mix->n
25. The date printed with your name
Seventh: Gordon 23, S. II. officers on the paper shows how you stand
2., James 27, Atkinson 27, Mixon 27. as to payment It serves as a re-
Cedar Creek: Gordon 12, S. H.of- - . ., . . , ..
a , - T ... ceipt if you have paid,and is a mod-
fleers 15, James la, Atkin<.o:t 15
Mixon 13. est request for payment if you are
PantherCreek: Gordon 19. s. H. in arrears. For instance: If the fig-
offieersl9, James 19, Atkinson 19, ures read “1 July ’86” you owe for
Mixon 19. the current year, ending with 1 Ju
ly’87. If the figures read ‘1 July
’87’’ tiien you have a receipt up to
that time. Subscriptions are al
ways due in advance.
Please watch your date. If you
make payment and the figures are
not moved up accordingly within
Turin: Gordon 29, S. H. Officers
32, James 28, Atkinson 31, Mixon 27.
Haralson: Gordon 24, S. • . of
ficers 26, James 24, Atkinson 26
Mixon 24.
Total: Gordon 480, State House
officers 536, James 506, Atkinson 534
Mix on 503.
The polls were not opened in the
Third, Hurrciane and Grantville two or three week3 ’ we will take it
districts. as 9 kindness if you notify us of
The largest & prettiest assort that fact *
ment Of Hats at Snead’s. 49. Atlanta & West Point Bailroao
6th district, J. 5V. Shropshire; 7th
district, —. —. Kelly; Turin district,
G. F. Hunnicutt; Hurricane district,
J. H. Summers; Haralson district
R. K. Brandenburg; Grantville dis
trict, G. A. Carter.
The followingresolutions were unui;
imously adopted:
1. That a primary election bs held
on the 4th day of November next fur
the purpose of nominating candidate
for the offices of Clerk of the Superior
Court, Sheriff, Tax Collector, Tax Re
ceiver, Treasurer, Surveyor and Coro
ner; that the polls be opened at each
precinct, except the Fifth, from 2 t< '
p. M., and in the Fifth from 2 to 6
M.
2. That any three Democrats car,
manage said election, and that tally
sheets aud lists of voter? shall he kept
as prescribed by the C ale of 1882 for
the election of members to the Legis
lature.
3. That all persons who are Demo
crats, twenty-one years old at thedate
■if the primary election, and whocould
become qualified to vote iu ( tbegeneral
election, are qualified to vote in the
primary election. No person shall be
allowed to vote except in the district
»f his residence.
4. That the Executive Committee
meet in the city of Xewnan, on the
5th day of November, 1886, at 12
o’clock, M., at the Court-house, for
the purpose of consolidatiug the re
turns and declaring the result.
5. That one of the managers front
each precinct shall bring the returns,
sealed up, to the Court-house on the
5th of November and deliver the same
to tbeC'bairmau of the Executive Com
mittee by 12 M.
G. That when the Committee meet ,
the returns shall be opened iu pres
ence of the Committee and the vote
•onsolidated and thepersons receiving
the highest vote for the respective of
fices shall be declared Ihe nominees of
the party.
7. That in case of a tie for any par
ticular office, the Executive Commit
tee shall order another electiou fur
that office aud then and there fix the
time.
8. That In case ol a contest the same
shall be heard by the Executive Com
mittee. Notice shall be served on the
candidate declared nominated not la
ter than five days after the result i..
declared, and also notify the Chair
man of theCommiitee, who shall call
the Committee together not later than
10 days after the notice is served ou
him, all parties at interest having
reasonable notice of the meeting of
the Committee.
R. 5V. Freeman, Chairman
Geo. A. Carter, Secretary.
Notice.
Notice is hereby given that at tl.e
next ni-eling of the General As
sembly in November next, applica
tion will be made for the passage
if an act, to be entitled, An Act to
Establish Public. Schools in the
City of Xew nan, and.to have., said
question submitttd to the qualified
voters of sa'd ritv.
S1MRILS
DistributoB.
S. S. Wilson & Co.
I001SELLEKSI
NEW STORE, NEW GOODS
Sell cheaper than any other
house in Newnan.
We are also Agents for 1 lie
best
Corinth.
Editor Herald:—Most of the
farmers are now up with their cot
ton.
Mr. J. A. Copeland and family
returned from Florida Friday.
Eight negroes were arrested by
Bailiff Jones on the 7th inst.
Rev. S. Leake filled his regular
appointments last Saturday and
Sunday.
Mis3 Maggie Copeland is visiting
relatives here this week.
Colonel Cato and family of Flori
da arrived in Hogansville Tuesday
night. They came by private con
veyance.
Miss Razzie Hopson’s music school
closed a few weeks since. Miss
Razzie is a very accomplished
young lady, and we regret her leav
ing very much.
Mr. Wm. Hogan is having his
dwelling repaired.
Mr. A. B. Brown’s elegant new
house will soon be completed.
Violet.
Tax Collector’s Notice.
second round, 1886.
I will be at the following places
as stated, for the purpose of collect?
ing State and County taxes:
Fourth District, (Browder’s
Store,) Monday, Oct 25th.
Panther Creek, Tuesday, 2Gtb.
Sewell’s Mill-, 5Vednesdav mo’r- ing
27th. ' s ’
Smith’s Mills, Wednesday after
noon, 27th.
Cedar Creek, Thursday, 28th.
Seventh District, Palmetto, Fri
day, 29th.
Cranford’s Mill, Saturday, 30th
Sixth District, A. W. Stokes’
Monday, Nov. 1st.
Newnan, Tuesday, 2nd.
Sixth District, Sharpsburg, Wed
nesday, 3rd.
Turin, Thursday, 4th.
First District, Senoia, Friday 5th
Haralson, Saturday, 6th.
^ Russell’s Store, Mo day morning,
Y'oung’s Tan Yard, Monday after
noon, 8th.
Puckett Station, Tuesday, 9th.
Grantville, Wednesday, 10th."
Third District, Kirby’a Store
Thursday, lltn.
Hurricane, Friday, 12th.
Powell Station, Saturday, t3sh.
James H. Shelnutt,
Tax Collector.
made. We sell on the Installment
Plan. Give 11s a call before pur
chasing elsewhere
S. S. WILSON'& CO.
N \ 4 Opera House Building.
50-13
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.
A beautiful Swiss Cottage with
six rooms, near the Baptist and
Methodist churches, and near fhe
Male and Female Colleges. A bar
gain to anyone witainganicehome.
For particulars and terms call on or
write to Y. H. Thompson,
Newnan, Ga.
MILLINER?,^
To The LadiesJ
You are respectfully requested to
call and examine our stock of new
and beautiful Hats and T ^nnets
and other Millinery in grf
ty of colors and qualities •
goods and prices will.surely , ose
you and we will be glad to show
you through. Miss Carrie Ball is
with me this season and will he
pleased to see all of her old friends.
Mrs. R. M." .bn es,
51-8 nan, Ga.
WANTED
A reliable and energetic Salesman i •
eVety county in the South and West.
Work light and pleasant. Salary 11
commission first-class. Address us ai
ohee, stating ago, present and past occu -
pation J. A. Wilmore & Co.,
Richmond, Va.
MONET TG jjAN.
M oney Loaned on improved farms
and at easy rates in Coweta, Fay
ette and Heard counties. For full
particulars call on or address me at
office of Coweta Advertiser.
51-13 Howard M. Smith.
BARNARD & DEWSi
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
BR.OFER8’
GREENVILLE8T. - NEWNAN, GA.
Will make collections, sales and pur
chases for parties interested . 48-13
Dr. Thomas J. Jones
R ESPEt TFULLY offers his services
to the ■ eople in Newnan and vicini
ty. Office • n Depot street, R. H. Barnes’
id Jewel 17 office. Residence on Depot
st reet third hnilding east of A. A W. P.
leprt
keep in yotir house, or at your Cob-
ton Gin while running to put out
accidental fires, you can buy one
of 11: 1 - • 1 C i. * t c o
Thousands of dollars can be saved
in the cotton states by keeping one
of these machines on hand. It
you want to save money and get
good goods go to T. E. Fell & Co.,
dealers in all kinds of Hardware,
Buggy and Wagon materials Fence
Wire, Agricultural Implements*
iVc
East Side of Greenville Street,
atW. 3 ) : t’j ) . » -v ; >.
The only perfect SEED I’L
ERand GUANO DISTRIBUTOR
in the world. Price $2.00. Address
The SIMRIL Mfg. Co
Newnan, Ga.
Avery’s is fhe place to buy
Watches, Clocks, Spectacles,
Jewelry and Silverware or to
have them repaired.
Medals, Badges, Bangles
Pins, Buttons, Engagement
"Rings, &c.. made to order. Old
gold and silver taken in trade.
Try Avery’s Polishine.
Orders by mail solicited.
W. E. AVERY & CO.,
P. O. Box 37, Newnan, Ga.
NEWNAN
IM.E SEMINARY
C. L. MOSES, Principal.
THE PALL .TERM
(BEGINS
Fisrt Monday in^Septem-
,ber, 1886.
Address tha Principal for catalogue.
—Will Open at—
CENTRAL CITY PARK, MACON,
GEORGIA.,
OCTOBER 25th, Hi,
AND CONTINUES TWO WEEKS.
$10,000 CASH PREMIUMS
nave beep offered, covering every do-
uartment of agricultural ana meehanica 1 .’
industry. Premium lists can Iieobtaiu--
ed by Addressing E.O. Grier, Secretary,
Macon, Ga. Inquiry for .space, etc.
should be addressed Pearce Horne,
iene r al Superintendent, Macon, Ga.
50-4t.
I. N.ORR&CO.
NEWNAN, GEORGIA
Our Store is convenient and.
we invite all to come and exam
ine our stock of Goods. We keep
fine assortment of Dry Goods,
Clothing,Shoe*, Hata, &c.; also,
nice line of Gents Furnishing-
Goods, such as Shirts, Collars,
Cuffs, Handkerchiefs, and Undet
wear, which we are offering a.
very low prices. Our stock ot
Groceries is full and complete.
Syrup from 20c per gallon to tho
finest New Orleans.
Flour from $4.50 per barrel t)
the Finest Patent; Sugars, Coffe )
and Tobaccos as low as the Low •
est.
I. N. Obb & Co.
If you want to buy good Wag
on Scales for weighing cotton, call
on T. E. FELL & CO. If yon want
to buy a good FEED CUTTER for
cutting up your forage go to T. E.
FELL & CO. If you want to buy a
CORN SHELLER or a CIDER
MILL or a good WHITE HICKO
RY WAGON, the best wagon in the
market, call on T. E. FELL & CO.
If you want the latest improved
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine
T. E. Fell & Co. are the agents.
If you want to buy Machinery 01
any kind or Belting for Machinery
of Rubber or Leather, you can
find it at T. E. Fell & Co’s. If you YYVTT iUUTTIT QBQQIfVf
want a hand Fire Extinguisher to. (A A 1 ANHUAli uBDoIU-l
p
O'
ollege Temple,’
NEWNAN, GA.
LUMBER.
[ have a large lot
of lumber for sale.
Different qualities &
prices, but prices all
low Dec. 8, 1885.
W. B. Berry.
ML ' .
Collage Temple Greets the Scho •
astic Year with swelling numbe:
and renewed vigor. Experience l
teachcrsin each department wi l
ensure the most thorough work.
The Institution is well eqttippt l
with modem appliances, eomfor. t
and conveniences.
The Boarding department i s
pleasant and attractive ami board
ers will find here a ‘real homo.’
Our advantages, social and edu
cational, and our health recoi l
cannot be surpassed.
Send for a Catalogue.
Address
M. P. Kklloug, Pres.,
Newnan, Ga.
In passing along Greenville h ’.
stop in mt T. E. Fell & Co's, at. I
examine their Stock of Pockf l
Knives. They- carry in stor e
nearly 200 patterns and can suit
anybody wishing to purchase *
knife; also the largest and be t
assortment of-RazOrs and Scissc J
in’the City.’ 45-S