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WILL BUY This Week Is your wardrobe equipped for the Summer Season ? We can sup= ply you in NEGLIGEE SHIRTS, LIGHT HATS, COOL UNDERWEAR, FANCY SOX, SERGE COATS, DUCK TROUSERS, BELTS, NECKWEAR to be proud of; all col= ors, loud enough to be heard a block away, or modest enough to suit the most sedate. W.KHOtMES, Clothier and Furnisher. BUSINESS CARDS. W. C. BUNN. W. H. TRAWICK. tUNN & TRAWICK, Rfefe@i?^eYS afe Liaw, (Office, 1st Nat. Bank Bldg.) CEDARTOWN, GA. All business placed in our bands will be given prompt and vigilant attention. f. H. SANDERS. J. K. DAVIS SANDERS & DAVIS, Attorneys at Law, Office in Chamberlain Building:, CEDARTOWN, GA. W. R TURNER ATTORNEY - AT - LAW, CEDARTOWN GA. ILL practice in all tbe Courts oi Polk, Paulding, ifloyd and Haral son Counties, and in all tbe courts oi Georgia, State, Federal and Supreme. Also, in Alabama courts by special ar rangement. W. K. FIELDER. W. W. MUNDY. FIELDER & MDNDY, ATTORNEYS • AT • LAW, CEDARTOWN, GEORGIA. Prompt attention given to all business. Collections a specialty. Office up-stairs In Stubbs Building. Win. JANES, Attorney - at - Law. First National Bank Building. CEDARTOWN, - - GEORGIA J. C. WALKER, Attorney at Law. Over First National Bank Building, CEDARTOWN, - GEORGIA. ^grCollections a Specialty. H. M. NICHOLES, LAWYER. Commissioner to Take Testimony. Office in Judge’s room at Court House. CEDARTOWN, GA. J. A. WRIGHT, Attorney at Law Cedartown, Ga. Office with J. A. Blance, in Chamber- lain Building. J. H. ANDERSON, Attorney at Law. Office with Ordinary at Court House, CEDARTOWN, GA. Will practice in State and Federal Courts. At- orney for Bradstreet Co. Will push collections vigorously. J. A. LIDDELL, Physician - and - Surgeon, Cedartown, Georgia. W. A. CHAPMAN, Physician $ Suigeon, CEDARTOWN, GA. R. F*. SMIRKS, ^Physician and Surgeon,^ CEDARTOWN, GA. Calls answered promptly day or night. W. G. ENGLAND, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON CEDARTOWN, GEORGIA. Calls attended day and night. CHAS. VANN WOOD, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON- Office over Collins & Holmes, CEDARTOWN, GA. HENRY M. HALL, Physician - and - Surgeon, CEDARTOWN, GA. Office with Dr. J. A. Liddell. B. F. Sims. Wm. H. Marsh. SIMS & MARSH, DENTISTS. Offers* t'jei r services to tbe public Office over J. S. Stubbs’ store. Office hours S a. in. to 5 p. m. J - . IP. GKR/IEIEJIR,, DENTIST, Tenders his services to the public. Of fice over'the Racket Store. MONEY to LOAN. We are prepared to NEGOTIATE LOANS in any amount desired, on- approved FARM LANDS as se curity. For further information ap ply at our office in the Stubbs building, Cedartown, Ga. Fielder & Mundy. . _ ^ ^ THE CEDARTOWN STANDARD THUBSMY, AUGUST 9, 1900. ^3ST2STOXrN-CEIs/EElSrTS- For Member Legislature. I hereby announce myself a candidate for member ot the Legislature; and ask yonr support and votes. If elected, I will serve the people faithfully. J. B. Ayers. Sheriff. To the Voters of Polk County:—! have, for some time, contemplated en tering tfcd race for Sheri ft ot Polk count3v I have withheld a public an nouncement for a settlement of the question as to whether or not a white primary would be held tor the selection of county officers, being unable to buy votes, and also opposed conscientiously to vote buying, even if I were able to buy them. That question being settled, since nearly all the people of the county who have expressed their wishes and opinions on the subject have pro nounced in favor of a white primary, and'tbe Committee the people elected to manage it have called tor a white pri mary to be held on August the loth for the selection of^ounty officers, I feel that there is an open field and a fair race for all, whether rich or poor, upon their merits and qualifications for office.-J, therefore, announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff, subject to the white primary on the date aboye men tioned. If 1 am not tbe nominee of the white voters *>f the county for that of fice, I am for the man who is. If elected. I shall endeavor to show ray apprecia tion of the confidence my fellow-citi zens repose in me by making the best officer m my power. My Deputies will be Messrs. T. C Hagan and W. A. Hack ney. J. C. Knight. Thanking the people for their many past favors, I hereby announce myself a candidate for Sheriff. If elected, J. F. Carmichael and Eli Dempsey will be m3’ deputies, and we promise to do our duty as such officers to the best of our ability. John Hutchings. Clerk. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election as Clerk of Polk Superior Court, and ask the votes of the people -of the county, thanking them most heaitily for their support in the past \V. C. Kskiii r. Tax Receiver. ~* 1 take this method of letting the voters of Polk county know that 1 am a candidate for the office of Tax Receiver of Polk count3 T . Should I be elected, I will do my utmost to make the people a faithful officer, and will very much ap preciate their help. Election, Wcdnes- da3’, Oct. 3d, 1900. Respectfully, Em era C. Kingsbery. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the position of Tax Receiver of Polk county. M. E. McCormick. I hereby annon-.ce ni3'self a candidate for the office of Tax Receiver for Polk county, and vi ill very much appreciate the support of the general public. T. B. McCurky. Tax Collector. Thanking the people ot Polk for past favors, I hereby announce myself a can didate for re-election as Tax Collector, and solicit your support. VoLIZ ScniiTESTETT. At the solicitation of a goodly num ber of voters, 1 hereby announce”myself a candidate for the o*ffice of Tax Collec tor ot Polk county. Those who are ac quainted with my physical as well as my financial condition know that I need the office, and if the voters of the county will trust me l>3 r electing me, I will do my best to make them a faithful officer. Election, Wednesday, Oct. 3d, 1900. Resp’y, W. A. Calhoun.. FOR TREASURER. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election as County Treasurer. Thanking the people for their past sup port, I respectfully ask a conti uuance of the same,promising to continue to serve them, if re-elected, to the very best of my ability. John M. Hamrick. FOR SURVEYOR. I hereb3 r announce myself a candidate for re-election as .County Surveyor, and ask 3 r our support. Charlie R. Pittman. Jelly Glasses at Bobo & Simmons. Mr. Paul 1). Baugh left Thursday for a trip to Ashville, N. O. - Col. and Mrs. W. W. Mundy were among the Rome visitors this week. Mr. W. G. M. Simmons Jett Thurs day for a two weeks’ trip to Arkan sas. ' ^ - Dr. L. S. Ledbetter and family are summering at Wheeler’s Spring, Ala. You will find the best lines of prepared soups in the market at J. A. Adams. Watermelons on ice. Don’t buy hot melons, but get cold one? at H. Roberts’ ice house. Mrs. Birdie Hill, of Atlanta, spent Saturday in the city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. S. F. Marshall. The finest blends of coffee on the market are t6 be found at J. A. Adams. They are sure to please. Miss Martha Adams left this morning on a-several days visit to friends in Marietta, Jasper and At lanta. j Mrs 1. II. Jones and daughter, Miss Mary, left Friday morning for a month’s visit with relatives at Lampasas, Texas' Miss Julia Stovall, who has been the popular and attractive guest of her sister, Mrs. J. Wright Adamson, left Friday for her home in Madison. ^ ^ ... The best 2 for a nickel soap is at J. A. Adams. 10 yards of 6 cent calico, only 30c, O. Willingham. Mr. and Mrs. II. J. Dempsey spent yesterday in Rome.. 4 spools of good thread for 10 cents at O. Willingham's. Dr. H. M. Hall is spending the week at Ohatchie, Ala. Miss Helen Janes returned last week from a visit in Atlanta. Miss Nannie Morse, of Atlanta, is the guest of Miss Tennie Morris. Dressed lumber for sale, at Chero kee furnace yards. J. V. Oppert. Mr. J. E. Good’s family is at Wheeler’s Spring for a few weeks- Mr. B. A. Fite spent the. first of the week with his mother at Resaca. Mrs. T. R. McCarty leaves today for a sojourn at Piedmont Springs, Ala. Mr. A. C.'Cobb is spending the week at his branch store in Buch anan. Mr. Geo. H. Wade relumed Sat urday from a business trip to Chatta nooga. » Mr. J. W. Judkins and daughter, Miss Mabel, spent yesterday in Rome. Go to the Chapman Piumbing Company for first-class hose, guar anteed. Mr. J. N. Hardnge, a prominent Rock mart farmer, was in the city Tuesday. Miss Rose West is visiting her parents, Col. and Mrs. W. P. West, in Cave Spring. The White Cloud Steam Laundry does the very best of work. John Knight is agent. Dr. T. F. Burbank and family are home from a pleasant sojourn at Wheeler’s Spring. Mr. D A. Whitehead, one of Col- lard Valley’s best farmers, has been in Rome this week. Misses Adeleand Ella Waddell, of Atlanta, are the charming guests ot relatives in the city. Col. W. F. Turner returned Mon day night irom a visit to his family at Monteagle, Tenn. Mrs. J. H. Hines and her son, Dr. Joseph Hines, went (o Atlanta yes terday for a short visit. Mrs. C. E. Horlon, of Atlanta, is the guest of her brother, Mr. J. M. Curtright, for a month. Mrs. R. R. Johnston, of Rock- mart, was the guest last week of Mrs. D. N. Hightower. Mrs. M. A. Booz and daughters, Mrs. J. W. and Miss Elizabeth Booz, were in Route yesterday. Coi. H. M. Nicholes "is at Dallas this week as official stenographer for Paulding Superior Court. Wanted—$700 for client; Main street property as security. Address, Box “E,” Cedartown, Ga. Judge C. G. Janes is holding court in Dallas this week. He was joined Monday by Mrs. Janes. Mrs. Minerva Morgan and Mrs. Mollie Morgan, of Rock mart, are the guests of Mrs. R. R. Thompson. We can furnish you something nice in butter at any time, as we have a good refrigerator. J A. Adams. Prof, and Mrs. H. L Sewei! and Miss Anna Culbroatli, left yesterday on a visit to Garfersville relatives. Miss Gussie limiteal returned Monday evening from a dplighlful visit with triends in the Gate City. Miss Fannie-Lmi Hightower, who lias been the guest ot relatives here, returned home Tupsday to Ragan. Ala. If you always want the freshest crackers and cakes, go to J. A. Adams. He buys direct from tbe bakery. Mrs. M. B. Campbell, wiio has been the guest of Miss Elizabeth Booz, left Sunday for her home in Atlanta. No more ice will be charged to parties not paying for same at the end of each week. Hughes Roberts. Mrs. Wade Peacock and two inter esting little children, of Worth,' are visiting the former’s parents, ’Squire and Mrs. J. A. Wilson. Mrs. Ivy Thompson was called to Rockmart yesterday to the bedside of her brother, Mr. T. J. Thompson, who is not expected to live. Mias Lemma Carmichael, a charm ing young lady of Rockmart, has re turned home after a pleasant visit among relatives and friends. Mr. Ollie Casey, a popular livery man, has accepted a position with Mr. T. H. Adams’ stable, and in vites his friends to call on him there. Mrs. Whitman and Miss Susie Godwin, of LaGrange, are visiting in the city, the guests of Mrs. S. A. Pitts and daughter, Miss Nancy Lou Pitts. Mrs. Mary Tomlinson,of Danville, Ala., and Miss.Sallie Davis, of Tay lorsville, have been spending a few days with their brother, Col. J. K. Davis. Mr. A. S. McGregor, of Victoria, Fia., is visiting his sister, Mrs. J. A. Wilson, of this place, and his bros tlier, Mr. II. B. McGregor, of Tay lorsville. Mr. W. C. Barber is receiving con gratulatrons on the arrival of a fine boy in his home Saturday morning. ‘Grandpa” Jud Crabb bears his new honors modestly. Rev. C. K. Henderson, who has been conducting a successful series of revival meetings at Madison,will re turn in time to fill his regular ap pointments Sunday. Editor and Mrs. W. S. Coleman returned home Friday, after absence of three weeks, accompanied by tlrptr sweet little niece, Annie Lois Coleman, of Atlanta. Messrs. B. F. Sims, W. J. Harris, F./?* Knight, Charles Hudgins, J. gilt, Frank Ford and E. A. attended the street fair in the first of the week. MR. BERRT TO WED. Mr. Macon O. Berry, of Baltimore, the popular president of our Stand ard Millsjs to be united in marriage on the 21st inst.at Grace church with MissCorinne Murot Doyle, one of Baltimore’s most prominent society belles. Mrs. Wm. Parker and children who are spending the summer at White Cliff Springs,Tenn.,will leave there next Monday to attend her brother’s wedding in Baltimore, Mr. Parker went to White Cliff Springs yesterday to remain over Sunday, but will return to Cedar town before going to attend the wedding. Mr. Berry and his bride will leave for a bridal tour to Europe immedi ately after the wedding. The groom to-be has many friends in Cedartown who congratulate him most heartily on his approaching marriage, and who hope that Mr. and Mrs. Berry will be frequent visitors if not per manent residents here. Go to Bobo & Simmons for Fruit Jars. Mr. J. M. Pitts spent Sunday in Rome. Miss Eva Reitzei was in Rome Tuesday. Coi. W. H. Trawick spent Friday in Atlanta. Niee and fresh confectioneries at J. A. Adams. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Gross were in Rome yesterday. Cut prices on all summer goods at O.. Willingham’s. Mr. Ellis Davis, of Rockmart, was in the city Monday. Mr. Newt Hamrick is up from Buchanan this week. Mrs. C. E. Gray, of Carrollton, is the guest of Mrs. M. S. Barron. I have a few old' buggies that would like to trade. T. H. Adams. Miss Exa Fite and Katie Peek, of near Young’s, spent Tuesday in the city. Mr. W. T. Gibson was home from Wheeler’s Spring the first of the. week. If you want jelly glasses, fruit jars and rubbers cheap, go to J. A. Adams. Miss Bessie Lowry is visiting the tamily ot Mr. Warren Dodd at Tay lorsville. Mrs. (). E Marshall returned Fri day from an extended stay at Wheel er’s Spring. Rev. G. W. Grace and Mr. L R. Boyd are visiting relatives in Car rollton this week. Our 10 and 12.} cent lawns and dimities all go for 7} cents. O Willingham Mrs. J. R Barber and Mrs. Em- madene Dodds spent yesterday with relatives near Young’s. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Stewart and Mrs. George Cheney, of Carrollton, were in the city yesterday. Miss Ella Johnston. of Rockmart, came over Monday to spend some time with Mrs. M. T. Borden. Miss Nell Rjmsaur, who is teach•> ing a public school at Hamlet; spent Saturday and Sunday with her mother. Col. and Mrs. J. O. Waddell came over Saturday from Aragon toattend the annual barbecue of Cedar Valley Farmers’ Club. Your gardens and lawns need wa teriiig these days. Go to the Chap man Piumbing Company for good, guaranteed hose. Miss Jessie Crocker, who is teach ing school at Taylorsville, spent Sunday with her parents, Sheriffand Mrs. W. T. Crocker. Mis.; Ora Simpson, a charming young lady of Rockmart, has re turned home afier a pleasant visit among relatives and friends. Mr. G. W. Peacock, of Rockmart, was in the city Saturday. He has the contract for fifteen more new houses for the mill company at Ara gon. Miss Blanche Turner, a charming young lady of Cedartown, is the guest of Misses Maggie Wells and Carrie Turner this week.—Carroll ton Times. Mr. Charley' Jones is holding down the keys at the Western Union Tele graph oflice in the absence of his Bister, Miss Mary Jones, who is tak ing her vacation in Texas. Mrs. J. P. Rarasaur is to have charge of the girls’ boarding hall of Piedmont Institute at Rockmart the coming year. The management is certainly fortunate in securing her services. Col. and Mrs. J. H. Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. O. Willingham, Mrs. C. K. Henderson, Mrs. E; A. Fite, Misses Hattie Wise, Nellie Fite and Carrie Hand were among the Rome visitors yesterday. Now is the reason for pickling and spicing. We have just received a shipment of spices especially mixed for this purpose, and also have the best of pickling vinegars. J. A. Adams. Mr. H. N. VanDevander and fam ily and their guests, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Morgan, of Cartersvitle, were the guests of Col. C. P. Bail in'his private car on an outing at Ohatchie, Ala., last week. Gen. John B. Gordon has been en gaged to deliver his famous lecture on “Last Days of the Confederacy” in the course proposed for this fall and winter. This alone will be worth the price of a season ticket. Mr. Ohas D. Smith, of Carlersville, has accepted a position at Mr.-W.W. Prior’s foundry. He is a clever gen tleman and a fine cornetist, and is a valuable accession to the already ex cellent ranks of the Baugh-Zimmer.- man band. Mr. J. S. Stubbs, chairman, and Messrs. J. R. Barber and J. W. Barr have been selected by the City Cdun cil to equalize the tax returns for 1900, and those gentlemen have been at work the past few days reviewing the returns made by resid ents of the city. FOR RENT FOR 1901. The farm formerly belonging to Samuel E Seif, now rented to A. R, Norton and W. T. Cantrell, contain ing 200 acres. Please make definite offer and give references. The farm is also for sale. — Barker & Holleman, Atlanta. Fruit Jars at Bobo & Simmons, Mr. Hamil Griffin spent Sunday in Rome. -Mr. Otis Burdette spent yesterday in Atlanta. Full cream cheese, a fresh supply at J. A. Adams. Miss Nannie Hearn, of Carrollton visted here last week.' Mrs. D. H.-Leonard-and children are visiting relatives at Dallas. Any one wanting good dry stove wood, call on Dempsey & Vann. Mr. S. J. West and daughter, Miss Emma, were in Rome yesterday. Messrs. Paul Haney and Emory Morris, of Rome, spent Sunday here. Mr. J. M. Morris and family have been visiting relatives in Rome this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hanks, oi Rome, spent last week at the Booz House. Mr. Ed. Huntington relumed home Friday night from a week’s visit in Atlanta. Messrs. W. R. Pitts and Wade Whitehead were fishing at Foster’s Mill the first of the week. A full and splendid line ot sar dines, potted and canned meats for summer use, at J. A. Adams. Mr. Thos. M. Hightower, of Ragan, Ala., was here on important business the first of the week. Mrs. George West and daughters, Misses Marian and Helen, of Carroil ton, spent last week at the Booz House. Money to Loan—On improved tarms for ten years at 8 per cent Principal can be reduced in the meantime if desired. Apply to Wm. Janes. ’Squire S L. Baldwin, of Walthall, was in town Monday. He is one of Polk’s good farmers who made an average wheat crop of twenty bushels to the acre this year. Messrs. J. II. Philpot, Tom and Charley Beasley, J ule Turner, Rule Brooks and John B. Hutchings are spending the week on a camp near Borden Springs, Ala. We regret to report that Mrs. C. O’N. Martindale, who has been ill for the last four weeks with typhoid fever, has had a relapse, and is now quite sick. Rev. Mr. Murtindaiehas returned from Covington accord ingly- . . For Sale:—I will sell 20 lots in Eaetview, near C. R. & S. depot, on reasonable terms on the installment plan. This is your opportunity to buy and build and stop paying rent. Also two desirable building lots on Main street. C. Philpot. Mr. C. M. Dunaway returned last week from Stilesboro, where he as sisted Rev. W. A. Harris, of Rock mart, for a couple of weeks in a most successful and graciou - revival. Mr. Dunaway left Tuesday fur a'vi-it at the home of his father, near Atlanta. A new carpet has bean purchased by tbe ladies for the Methodist church, and it was expected to be in place b-fure time of llie Dlstrici Conference last week. Mr A. F. Gross, the clever painter, is putting the carpet down this week for the adies without charge. Mr. and Mrs. N' H Swayne le't Saturday morning for a trip to Europe. Mr Swayne is just up from a severe iliress, ai.d it is hoped that a sea voyage will restore him com pletely to lualth. He is the p< pular vice-president and general manager of the Alabama and Georgia Iron Company, and the many friends of himself and wife wish for them a pleasant voyage and a safe return. Dr. J. F. Mixon, the honored pre siding eider of the Rome district, preached an excellent sermon at the Methodist church Sunday evening, and conducted theihird quarterly conference Monday morning. In urging liberal contributions at the conference to the Twentieth Century educational fund, Dr. Mixon spoke pleasantly of the great strides Cedar town has made, saying that he knew of no place with brighter prospects. He was one of Cedartown’s pioneer school teachers, and has watched the rapid progress of our town with much interest and satisfaction. One of th^ prettiest spots in this section is the wooded meadow on the plantation of Mrs. F. S. Brown, north of town, and it was here that that, lady ^ entertained the Fort nightly Club and a number of other ladies very pleasantly last Friday afternoon. Each lady was asked to identify thirty forest leaves picked on the place. A number of ladies tied for the prize—a pretty souvenir spoon—and " Mrs. O. Willingham proved the winner in the “cut.” Delicious refreshments were served, and the occasion was much enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Bunn entertained a large party of ladies and gentlemen at a pleasant watermelonscutting at the same place Tuesday evening. “NAME ON EVERY PIECE." LOWNEY’S Chocolate Bonbons. TOR SALE QY O- CRABB. 4 you Can buy from us on SsLtu.rd.a-3 7 " 'SL^ad. Ix^E^aalMSs 7 " STREET TAX DUE. The second halt ($1.50) of your street tax for 1900 is now due, and must be settled at once. J. H. Philpot, Marshal. A large crowd of excursionists went to Rome yesterday to attend the street fair. Among the number were Messrs. W. E. Wood, J. H.- Phillips, W. O. Cornelius, J. M. Hamrick, William Janes, J. C. Walker, G. P. Hunt, W. S. Teat, Sam Terhune, John Knight, K. F. Bentley, Carden Bunn, Holmes Smith, Linton Battle, Wesley Crocker, Fred Remsbolhen, John Pace, Tom Thompson, Ewing Lowry and Tom Whitfield. gfeeeeeifgs sfw- A Great Nerve Medicine. Celery King cleanses the system and builds It np. It makes the blood pure. It beautifies the complexion. It cures constipation and liver disorders. It cures headache and most other aches. Celery King cores Nerve, Stomach, Liver and Kidney diseases. 1 J.L. TURNER, PRACTICAL Watchmaker and Mar. I GAMY A SPLENDID LINE OF Watcbes, Clocks, Jewelry and Silverware, Spectacles, Etc. The very best selections from leading manufacturers, bought with the greatest pos sible care, and will be sold at prices that can not be duplicated when quality is considered. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. ^ All work entrusted to me will have prompt and careful attention. Charges al ways reasonable. Come to see me. J. L. TTJRXTER, Jeweler. Corner Main and Herbert Streets. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES In every department on all lines of goods. But no matter how low our prices, we keep up the Standard ol reliability. We squeeze down the prices and hold up the qua ities, guaranteeing satisfaction in everything you purchase of us or your money back for the asking. You take no chance in buying merchandise here. ► Isadore Scheuer. At 5c Lappet Muslins worth 10c *-■ 314c Cotton Challies worth'7J4c. “ 2^c Summer Suitings worth 6c. “ joc Fine Organdies worth 20c. “ 6c Beautiful Lawns worth I2j4c. At 50c Sandals & Oxfords worth $ 1. “ 75c Sandals & Oxfords w’th $i-5° “ 25c Imperial Ginghams worth 50c “ 5c Ladies’ Undervests worth 10c. “ ioc Boy’s Straw Hats worth 20c. A fine Bohemian Bronze Clock goes with every $10 and over worth of goods purchased of us. T hree excellent styles of clocks to select Jrom. "^g) ilk *11 m te mn