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; - - . • - - i • * ■; V • '• - . * --- . : - - ■' ’ - > - ' - Y 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. K. HOLMES, Clothier and Furnisher. BUSINESS CARDS. W. C. BUNN. W. H. TRAWICK. tUNN & TRAWIOK, afe Law, (.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. FI. VURQBR ATTORNEY - AT - LAW, CEDARTOWN GA. W ILL practice in all the Courts ol Polk, Paulding, Ployd and Haral son Counties, and in all the courts of Georgia, State, Federal and Supreme. Also, in Alabama courts by special ar rangement. W. K. FIELDER. W. W. MUNDY. FIELDER & MUNDY, ATTORNEYS • AT • LAW, CEDARTOWN, GEORGIA. Prompt attention given to all business. Collections a specialty. Office up-stairs in Stubbs Building. x Wtn. JANES, Attorney - at - Law. First National Bank Building. CEDARTOWN, - - GEORGIA J. C. W.aLKER, Attorney at Law. Over First National-Bank Building, CEDARTOWN, - GEORGIA. ^©“Collections a Specialty. H. M. NICHOLES, LAWYER. Commissioner to Take Testimony, o'fflce 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 fwactice in state and Federal Courts. At- orney for Bradstreet Co. Will push collections rigorously. j. A. LIDDELL, Physician - and - Surgeon, Cedartown, Georgia. W. A. CHAPMAN, Physician @ Surgeon, CEDARTOWN, GA. R. fj. p=Physician and Surgeon,^ CEDARTOWN, GA. Halls answered promptly day or night. W. G. ENGLAND. PHYSICIAN & SURGEON CEDARTOWN, GEORGIA. .Sails attended day and night. CHAS. VANN WOOD, LH-YSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office over Collins <fc Holmes, CEDARTOWN, GA. THE CEDARTOWN STANDARD TBDBSDAY, AUGUST 23, ISOO. -AJ>Tl?TOT^r3SrCE35^BISTTS- For Member Legislature. I hereby announce myself a candidate for member of the Legislature, and ask your support and votes. If elected, I ■will serve the people faithfully. J. B. Ayers. Clerk; I hereby announce myself a candidate tor re-election as Olerk of Polk Superior Court, and ask the votes ot the people of the county, thanking them most heartily for their support in the past. W. C. Knight. Ordinary. By request of many of my friends, I hereby announce myself- a candidate for Ordinary of Polk county. J. B. Crabs. Sheriff. I hereby announce myself a candidate tor Sheriff, and ask your votes. In event of my election, Messrs. T. C. Hagan and Ab Hackuey will be my deputies, and we promise to treat everyone fairly and impartially. J. C. Knight. Thanking the people for their many past favors, I hereby announce myseli a candidate for Sheriff*. If elected, J. F. Carmichael and Eli Dempsey will be my deputies, and we promise to do our duty as such officers to the best of our ability. John Hutchings. I hereby announce inyseli a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Polk county. The following gentlemen will be asso ciated with me: J. B. Hogg as Deputy and J. E. Brooks as Jailer. We solicit the support of the voters of the county. Respectfully, W. S. Shiflett. County Commissioner. I stand tor re-election as County Com missioner. Will appreciate your vote. D. M. Russell. I am a candidate for County Com missioner, and will appreciate your support., ~ W. R. Beck. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Commissioner. Jas. S. King Tax Receiver. I take this method of letting the voters ot Polk county know that I am a candidate for the office of Tax Receiver of Polk county. 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, Wednes day, Oct. 3d, 1900. Respectfully, E.VEKA 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 announce myself a candidate tor the office of Tax Receiver for Polk county, and will very much appreciate the support of the general public. T. B. McCurry. 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. VOLTZ SCHIilKSTETT. At the solicitation of a goodly num ber ol voters, 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for the o*ilice 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 it the voters of the county will trust me by.electing me, I will do iny best to make them a faithful officer. Election, Wednesday, Oct. 3d, 3900. 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 continuance 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 hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election as County Surveyor, aud ask your support. Charlie R. Pittman. I hereby announce myself a candi date for County Suryeyor, and ask vour votes. S. A. Hunt. HENRY M. HALL, ysiclan - and - Surgeon, CEDARTOWN, GA. Office with Dr. J. A. Liddell. B. F. Sims. Wm. H. Marsh. [S & MARSH, DENTISTS. i,a e rs tho r services to tlie public Office over J. S. Stubbs’ stare. Office hours 9 a. m. to5p.ni. JV IF. O-IR/IEIEIIR,, DENTIST, Tenders his services to the public. Of fice over the Racket Store- MONEY to LOAN. We are prepared to NEGOTIATE DOANS 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 & Mimdy. Jelly Glasses at Bobo & Simmons. Dr. T.F. Burbank spent yesterday in the Gate City. Don’t forget that Wood Co. has plenty of Li'fe flour. Go to (he Park festival at the Big Spring thi-i evening. Judge J. M. Neel, of Cartersville, was in the city Tuesday. Miss Kate Bradford,of Centre, Ala , is the guest of Cedartown relatives. That White Cottolene at Wood Co’s, makes the best bread and cake. Miss Lena Ford, of Cartersville, was the guest of Mrs. J. R. Barbers part of last week. Watermelons on ice. Don’t buy hot melons, but get cold ones at H. Robt rts’ ice house. Misses Willie and Rosebud Wood returned Saturday from a pleasant sojourn at Ingraham's Wells, Ala. Now’ that crops are laid by, you should give that worn-out horse Pratt’s Food and fatten him. Wood Co. sell it. , Misses Adele and Ella Waddell, who have been attractive guests of Capt. and Mrs. J. A. Peek, returned to Aragon yesterday. You should see ray assortment of rings for ladies or gentlemen. My stock in iliis line was never more complete! J. L. Turner, Jeweler, Go to Bobo & Simmons for Fruit Jars. Dr. H. M. Hall is in Atlauta this week. Mr. T. A. Hunt was in Aragon yesterday. Fine lot Brooms just received at Wood Co’s. Mrs. W. W. Mundy is visiting her parents in Dallas. Gold- Band Hams, the finest ham on earth, at Wood Co’s. Mrs. Ben Borden returned Friday from a visit in Newnan. - Hon. J. O. Waddell, of Aragon, was in the city yesterday. Get rid of bed bugs by U3ing Sure Kill; for sale at Wood Co’s. Capt. J. B. Crabb spent a part of last week in Chattooga county. Col. W. J. Harris visited friends in Murray county over Sunday. Col. H. M. Nicholes is- attending court at Douglasville this week. Miss Rose West returned yester day from a visit in Cave Spring. Mp. (3. W. Featherston returned last week from a visit in Atlanta. Prof. J. C. Harris, of Rome, spent Sunday with relatives in the city. Dressed lumber for sale, at Ohero kee furnace yards. J. V. Oppert. Our city public schools will open for the fall term on Monday,Sept.3(i Messrs. Albert Lane and A, T. Hester spent Sunday in Tallapoosa Mr. G. W. West, of Atlanta, is the guest of his uncle,Maj. J. A. Blance, Profs. O. L. Kelly and O. King, of Rockmart, were in the city Thurs day. Finest and largest assortment of French Sardines in town is at Wood Co’s. Mias Ladie Roberts returned Tues day from an extended visit in Ten- Go to the Chapman Plumbing Company for first-class hose, guar anteed. Prof. H. L. Sewell returned Tues day from a visit in Bartow and Cobb counties. Mrs. D. L. McEachern, of Chatta nooga, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. C. Cobb Mr. Marshall Hurt, of Tuskeegee, Ala., is the guest of hiscousin, Mr. L. H. Poole. Dr. W.H. Marsh returned Tuesday from a visit among relatives at Col linsville, Ala. Mrs. S. F. Marshall is visiting her parents, Hon. and Mrs. J. O. Wad dell, at Aragon. Miss Portia Bunn returned Satur day from an extended visit among relatives in Macon. Misses Eva and Benetta Keilz -1 left yesterday for a visit among rel atives in Birmingham. Whole spices,ground spices, mixed spices, all sorts of spices for pickling purposes, at Wood Co’s. A bouncing thirteen-pound boy arrived Saturday morning at thd home of Mr. S. J. West. Mr. Will J. Barr came up from Atlanta last night to spend a week’s vacaiion with home folks. The-many friends of Mr. John W. Dodds are glad to see him out again after his recent severe illness. Miss Agnes Harris, of Rome, has been visiting her grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Harris, last week. The army of friends of Dr. Wm. Bradford are glad to see him out again after a week’s indisposition. Mrs. W. H. Turner, who has been visiting her father, Mr. W.S.Shifletf, returned Saturday to Birmingham. Miss Frankie Bridges, an attrac live young lady of Atlanta, is visit ing the family of Mr. W.R. Walker. Mrs. Minnie Terrell, of Atlanta, is visiting the family of Mr. J. W. Judkins and other relatives in the city. Registration books for state and county election close at 6 p. in., Wednesday, Sept. J2th. Register at once. Judge and Mrs. C. G. Janes are at Douglasville this week, where the Judge is presiding at Douglas Supe* rior Court. Col. J. H v Sanders has given Mr. A.F. Gross the contract for re-paints Ing and re-papering his Gibson street residence. Capt. J. A, Peek and family and Miss Mary Harris leave today for a sojourn of several days at Tallulah and Toccoa Falls. Miss Minnie Cofield, who has heen the charming guest of Miss Rena Mae Ledbetier, returned home to Atlanta Monday. Watches! Watches! Watches! not to bum, nor to give, away, but to sell at reasonable prices, J. L. Turner, Jeweler. Rev. C.O’N. Martindaie was called to Columbus, S. C., Monday by the death of his father. He has the sympathy of all in his loss. Miss Lily Horan is acting as de livery clerk at the postoffice during the absence of Miss Eva Reitzs],who is taking a few days vacation. Miss Clara Wimberly, of Macon, a charming society lady of the Central City, is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. J. H. Dodds and other rela tives. Mrs. Whitman and Miss Susie Godwin, of LaGrange, who have been the guists of Mrs. S. A. Pitts and daughter, Miss Nancy, returned home Friday. I don’t sell groceries, dry goods, shoes nor clothing, bat if you need anything in the Jewelry line, then you should call on me. J. L. Turner, Jeweler. Mrs. R. E. Cason having removed to the Mrs. Prior residence on Main street, is at home to friends and patrons who wish to make ar rangements for piano lessons. Parents.should not overlook the fact that our city public schools open a week from next Monday, and should have their children in readi ness for |h'e first day of schoj^ygH FOR RENX FOR 1901. ELEGANT PORCH PARTY, Miss Flora, the charming daughter of Dr. amt Mrs. T. F. Burbank,gave a delightful reception Tuesday even- ing in honor of Misses Adele and Eleanor Waddell, of Atlanta. The hostess is one of Cedartown’s popu lar debutantes. She was beautifully attired in white; the Misses Waddell were lovely in pink . and lavender organdies respectively, and Misses Sara Harris and Lucy Cham bless who assisted in entertaining, were attractively gowned in, yellow and white—the colors of the evening’ decorations. The rooms were pleas ingly adorned with palms and eallas, and delicious refreshments were u and wjl , take on f the par , itioD served on the spacious verandas. 1 The farm forir.erly belonging Samuel E. Self, now rented to A. 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, TO ENLARGE BUILDING. Dr. Burbank^vill Enlarge His Drug Store. Dr. T. F. Burbank, the popular druggist, is inaugurating some ex tensive improvements at his store. He will add a commodious brick warehouse at the rear of his build Mr. J. A. Adams spent yesterday in Atlanta. Y- Pure Ribbon-Cane Canned Syrup at Wood Co’s. Mrs. D. C. Randall is visiting at Aragon this week. Sure Kill, the bed bug extermina tor, at Wood Co’s. Mr. J. Sam Davitte, of Davltte’s, was here Saturday. He-No Tea,especially nice for iced tea, at J. A. Adams. Mr. Jas. H. Wright, of Piedmont, Ala., is in the city today. Mr. John Terhune returned Thurs day from a visit in Floyd county. Mrs. Della Jones is visiting her son, Rev. Julius Jones,at Calhoun Col. G. W. Featherston returned Saturday from a trip to Chattanooga. Cottolene, the latest and most im proved manufacture,at J. A. Adams. Miss Alma Marshall, of Rome, is visiting her sister, Mrs. O. E. Mar shall. Mr. Goldsborough Owens, of At lanta, is the guest of Mr. Robert Jones. Wood Co. has Heinz’s white wine vinegar and also the best apple vine gar in town. Mrs. J. A. Wilson is the guest of her brother, Mr. Hugh McGregor, at Taylorsville. Good six room house on Philpot street for sale at a bargain. C. Philpot. Miss Mollie Taliaferro, of Chatta nooga, is visiting the family or Mr. M.-S. Barron. Misses Susie Gammon and Nellie Fite are visiting relatives at Kenne- saw this week. The White Cloud Sleam Laundry does the very best of work. John Knight is agent. Mr. Carter Simmons,of Columbus, was the guest Friday of his cousin, Mr. John V. Stubbs Mrs. Darden Asbury, of Nashville, Tenn., was the guest of Mrs. M. O. Bobo part of last week. Mrs. R. H. Marehman and child ren left yesterday for a two weeks stay at Wheeler’s Spring. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bridges are happy over the arrival of a fine, boy in their household Saturday. Mr. W.'S. Coleman attended the funeral of Mr. T. J. Thompson at VanWert yesterday morning. Mr. J. A. Wood returneJ home to Fort Valley this morning after a short visit to Po!k county relatives. Mrs. H. L. Sewell and Miss Annie Culbreath returned last week from a fait among Bartow county relatives. Miss Mamie Smith, one of the popular employe&s at the Telephone Exchange, is visiting relatives at Stilesboro. When you buy a watch from me, it’s guaranteed. You can find me tomorrow, next week or next year. J. L. Turner, Jeweler. Mr. Calvin Ledbetter, the popular young son of Mayor L. S. Ledbetter, returned to Atlanta Monday after a week’s visit to home folks. I have some real bargains in watches, $2 25 to $45. It will pay you to investigate. J. L. Turner, Jeweler. Misses Mae and,Ora Simmons were over from Cave Spring to spend Friday night with their cousin, Miss Marie Stubb3. Rep tiring in my line neatly and promptly done. Nothing but first class work. Prices always reasona ble. J. L. Turner, Jeweler. Rev. J. M. Crow:, the devoted pas tor of the Polk County Circuit, is conducting a series of revival meet ings at Ellis Chapel, three miles west of town. Plain gold rings, oval bands, 10 and 18k, always in style for gentle men, ladies or children. My stock is larger than ever before. J. L. Turner, Jeweler. The Standard is keeping “up to the standard” by having a tasty new covering of paint on its build ing, the work being done by Mr. A, F. Gross, the hustling painter. Messrs. Cliff Marehman and Jnd- son Greer came over from Marietta on their wheels last Friday, and spent the night with their brother?, Mr. R. H. Marehman and Dr. J. P. Greer. The Baugh-Zimmerman Band spent Friday evening very pleasantly at the home of Dr. J. A. Liddell, who has been one of the staunch friends and liberal contributors to this popular organization. The ladies of the Park Association will give another of their popular festivals at the Big Spring this even ing for the benefit of the park. Everybody should go and have a good time and help along a worthy project. Capt. and Mrs. E. D. Estes, of Columbus: Miss., are the guests of Mrs. J. M. Stewart. The Cap tain is combining business . with recreation, and will close a deal for two new houses on some of his va cant Eastvlew properties. Miss Gus9ie Houseal entertained a large party ot young people most enjoyably Friday evening at the home of her sister, Mrs. C. Van Wood, in honor of Miss Minnie Cofield, of Atlanta. The popular and attractive hostess proved herself a delightful entertainer. between his store and- present ware- room. He will then fit up his eri larged quarters in first-class style, making one of the nicesfstoresin the city. ' Fruit Jars at Bobo & Simmons, _ Dr. J. J. Cooper was in Dallas last week. Cream cheese, nice and fresh, at J. A. Adams. Mr. John W. Wright is in Rome this week. Col. W. W. Mundy joined his wife yesterday in Dallas. Mr. E. Hinkley spent a part of last week in-Atlanta. The best teas and blended coffees in town are at Wood Co’s. Born—Saturday morning to Mr, and Mrs. Chas, Sorrells, a girl. Any one wanting good dry stove wood, call on Dempsey & Vann. Mr. Archie Terhune, of Floyd county v is visiting relatives here, Col. J. H. Anderson returned Monday from a visit in Ringgold. Mr.; George F. Morgan, of Rock- mart, was here Monday on business. I huve a few old baggies that 1 would like to trade. T. H. Adams. Miss Cornelia Hunt is visiting her sister,Mrs. Anderson,in Birmingham. Deputy Sheriff T. C. Hagan, of Rockmart, was in the city Monday. Miss Lessifl Asbury, of Cave Spring, visited Mrs. M. C. Bobo last week. Mr. Raiford Davis is visiting friends and relatives in Taylorsville this week. - Mrs. J. A. Adams and children are spending the week with relatives near Rome. Mr. G. W. Peacock, one of Rock- marl’s (lever citizens, was in the city on business Monday. Mr. J. S. Brewster, one of Esom Hill’s leading merchants, was in the city Monday on business. Messrs. Hal Sparks, Wesley Con ner and Frank- Bright, of Cave Spring, were here Friday. Wanted—$700 for client; Main street prop >rty as security. Address, Box “E,” Cedartown, Ga. The people are going wild over those large fat mackerel at Wood Co’s. You should try them. Mrs. C. H. Wood, Mrs. Emma- dene Dodds and little Clyde Dodds went to Rome yesterday on a visit to relatives. Your gardens and. lawns need watering these days. GototheChap man Plumbing Co. for good, guar anteed hose. Mr. Frank McCarren, the clever local editor of the Rockmart Slate, was a welcome visitor fin our sanc tum Monday. I can fit you in spectacles from 25 cents to $5, and you are sure to get full value for your money. J. L. Turner, Jeweler. Rev. J. E. Jones, of Meridian, Miss., spent a part of last week with old Cedartown friends, who are al ways delighted to see him. A splendid collection ot diamond rings, selected with the greatest care. You should see them. J L. Turner, Jeweler. Mrs. Geo. J. Knight, an estimable lady, died Monday morning. Fu neral services were condncled at Friendship church by Rev. J. M. Crow. Mr. T. M. Hightower, of Ragan. Ala , will break dirt today on the foundations of his new residence on Ella wood avenue. The material is being delivered and the bnilding will go up rapidly. For Sale:—I will sell 20 lots in Eastview, 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. and Mrs. Sam Clary leit yes terday for Atlanta where the former is under treatment for deafness, His heating has been seriously im paired for some-time, but on Mon day he suddenly became almost to tally deaf. His numerous friends will regret to learn ol his misfortune, but hope that Dr. Calhoun, the specialist, may restore his hearing. Mr. A. C. Cobb left yesterday for a trip North and East to purchase a big stock of tall and winter goods for his popular store. He goe3 first to Louisville and Cincinnati, where Miss Lou Morgan will assist him in the selection of goods for liis milli nery department, of which that ar tistic lady will again be in charge. Mr. Albert M. Lane, one of his pop ular salesmen, will join him Monday in Cincinnati and accompany him to New York, where an exceptionally fine stock of seasonable goods will be purchased. Mr. Nathaniel B. Crenshaw, a prominent attorney of Philadelphia, was here last week, the guest of Messrs. Thus. and J. Wright Adam son. He is a member of the board of Directors of the Cedartown Com pany, and it has heen nine years since he had visited Cedartown Delore. He was delighted with the evidences.on every hand of Cedar- town’s present prosperity and in dications for future greatness. Mr. Crenshaw is one ot the most highly esteemed citizens _of the City of Brotherly Love, and it is hoped that he will hereafter be a more frequeut visitor in Cedartown. t 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 from. -*§) GrREAT REDUCTION IINT PRICES iti 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 of your money back for the asking. You take no chance in buying merchandise here. YOU CAN BUY FROM US ON At 5c Lappet Muslins worth t o"c “ 3Cotton Challies worth 7%c. “ 2^c Summer Suitings worth 6c. “ ioc Fine-Organdies worth 20c. “ 6c Beautiful Lawns worth i 2^c._ At 50c Sandals & Oxfords worth $1. 75 c Sandals & Oxfords w’th $1.50 25c Imperial Ginghams worth 50c 5 C Ladies’ Undervests worth ioc. ioc Boy’s Straw Hats worth 20c. Scheuer. S. LEDBETTER. WM. J. HARRIS LARGEST ire, Life and Accident Companies in the World. Special Attention given to the Prompt Payment of Losses. Large or Small- ACtna Fire Insurance Company. Hartford Fire Insurance Company. Phoenix Fire Insurance Company. Greenwich Fire Insurance Company. Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Comp’y St. Paul Fire Insurance Company. Equitable Life Assurance Society of United States. Travelers’ Life and Accident Ins. Co. Standard Life and Accident Ins. Co. All Old and Reliable Companies. .S. Ledbetter & Co., Agts. DR. R. E. CASON, Resident Dentist, CEDARTOWN, GA. Office and Residence on Main St., at home of Mrs. A C. Prior. TWENTY YEARS . EXPERI ENCE. ALL WORK GUARAN TEED. Terms Most Moderate. J.L. TURNER, PRACTIGAL Watchmaker and Jeweler. I CARRY A SPLENDID LINE OF S, IMS, 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. ^-GAll work entrusted to me will have prompt and careful attention. Charges al ways reasonable. Gome to see me. J.L. TURNER, Jeweler. Corner Main and Herbert Streets. >11 HI The Best Shoes Are ZEIGLER’S FOR Ladies and Children, AND W. L. DOUGLAS’ FOR Men and Boys. Found Only at One Place in Town. WHERE? AT COBB’S. /