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MATTHIAS—THOMPSON. Bagging and Ties FREE! ^ We have one of the Bbst Equipped Gina in the state, and will gin FOR TOLL OR CASH! Just as our customers may prefer. We will also FURNISH BAGGING AND TIES FREE, thus saving our customers money on this important item, as well as making money for them by the improved quality of the cot ton through Perfect Ginning. Cedartown Cotton Co. THUKDAT, OCTOBER IB. 1100. Col. W. jj Harrls'spcnt Sunday In Romo. Miss Exol Flto Is tho guest ot rel atives In Rome. Mrs. John Frasier Is In Atlanta to day seeing the Fair. Criterion is the Flour. For salo by Bobo A Simmons. Dr. L.S. Ledbetter was In Atlanta the hrst of the week. A largo shipment ol Boys’ Wag ons just in at J. A. Adams’. Mr. Wiley R. .West ,is spending tho week in Mllledgevillo and At lanta. Mr. 0. M. Dunaway is assisting in a revival meeting at Rockmart this week. Miss Cora Young returned Tues day from a week’s visit to friends in Rome. Mrs. Maria Doylo, of Fenn, is visiting her daughtor, Mrs. George Whltflold. Mrs. Blollio Morgan, ol Rockmart, is tho guest of her brother, Dr. R. R. Thompson. Mr. R. M. Brurabelow, the oflls cient police lillcer ol*Aragon, was hero Monday. For lunoh nothing is better than pork nnd beans. For sale by J. H. Phil pot & Co.' Sirs. Isaac Jones,of Rockmart,was the guest the past few,days of Mrs. Ivy Thompson. Messrs. Chas. Beasley and John Reed spent the first of the week at the Fair in Atlanta. Suits cleaned nnd pressed in lino style by E. Boyd, Merchant Tailor, in rooms overstoro of H. J. Demp sey. Mr. J. A. Canfield, the popular manager of tho Standard Oil Com pany in Romo, was hero Monday on business. Mrs. R. P. Gann, who has been the guesit of her daughter, Mrs. W. W. Mundy, returned home to Dallas .Tuesday. Mrs. Sandy Holcombe and Misses Libbie' Kennedy nnd Jessie Duke were among our Fair visitors in At lanta Tuesday. All parties having cottonseed to sell will do well to see me. It will be to your interest to see me before selling. J. A. Adams. Dr. nnd Mrs. T. R. Garlington with their little son, Julius Alger non Peek, were here Sunday with the family of their father, Oapt.J.A Peek. Prof. L. G. Smith has been elected president of tho Epworth League, and Mies Leonora Melson as first vice president; both to fill vacancies caused by resignation. That beautiful painting of "Romeo and Juliet’’ on exhibition in the different Main street windows is a product of the brush of Miss Kittle Allen, the talented art teacher. News comes from Cameron,Texas, that “Col.” W. R. Young has a 12- pound son and heir, ami his army of old friends hero have bfeen sending congratulations'by every mail The Standard does not presume to ndvise tho larmers about market ing their cottpn.but it Is our opinion that the first day of January will see ' cotton bringing 12 cents per pound. Try that Princess coffee at J. H. Philpot A Co.’s. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. PrIIIg spent Tuesday in Atlanta. Mrs. J. R. Barber Is visiting rela tives in tho Hill City. - Hot Cakes and fresh Crackers for sale at Bobo & Simmons. Mr. J. M. Pitts is viewing the at tractions at tho Fair this week. Dr. and Mrs. R. N. Spinks visited relatives in Rockmart last week. Any one wanting good dry stove- wood, call on Dempsey & Vann. Dr. nnd Mrs. J. J. Copper are visit ing relatives In Dallas this week. Bfr. ^nd Mrs. A.II. Goodwin have been spending a few days In Atlanta. Bfr. C. P. Sewell, one of'Posco’s bcstpltizons, was in the city yester day. Mr. Jas. Hamilton, who recently qimo hero sick from Romo, died Tuesday. Miss Sara Penny, of Piedmont, Ain., is tho attractive guest of Miss Mary Jones. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Prewett were in Atlanta yesterday, seeing tho In terstate Fair. Messrs. Hiram Bobo nnd Ewing Lowry spent Tuesday at the Fair in tho Onto City. Mr. nnd Mrs. J. H. Quinlan are seeing tho ntfractions at the Fair In Atlanta today. Mrs. 0. II. Harris spent Sunday in Rome with the family of her son, Prof. J. 0. Harris. Wanted—A lady to learn the tailor’s trade. "Apply to E. Boyd, over Dempsey's store. Mrs. ct, h. Borders nnd Mrs. J. A. Wynn are in Atlnnth today, viewing the sights at the Fair. Messrs. John Roberts nnd James Dean saw the sights at the Fair yes- torday inithe Gatb City. Buy Criterion Flour nnd you’ll quit fussing with tho cook. For sale by Bobo & Simmons. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Worsham, of Piedmont, Ala., are' the guests of Mr. nnd Mrs, J. L. Sosebee. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. King and Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Godwin visited tho Fair in Atlanta yesterday. Mr. M. V. B. Akegoes this after noon to Adnirsville to attend the ses sion of the Cherokee Presbytery. President J. E. Houseai, of the Cotton Oil Mill, Was In Atlanta yes terday on business Spr his industry. Mr. Wl P. Wages was caller! to Atlanta yesterday to meet the re mains of a brother who died Mon day in New Orleans. Mr. John C. Hand took in the At lanta Fair yesterday with his two daughters, Misses Carrie 'and Lizzie, and Bliss Callie Smith. The fourth quarterly conference for the Cedartown Circuit will be held at Esotn Hill on Saturday, 27th inst., conducted by Dr. Mixon, the presiding elder. Mr.Eugene Zimmerman,the popu lar president of the Alabama and Georgia Iron Company, has been spending a couple of days here. He loaves for Cincinnati this afternoon BIr. W. P. West. has purchased tho interest of Mr. Ira Willingham in the store of Davis & Willingham the firm name now being West & Davis. BIr. West is gladly welcomed to the ranks of Cedartown business men. Miss Kittle Allen, tho accomp lished art teacher, has a class in Art three evenings In each week—Blon- day, Wednesday and Friday—at tho Enlow House on $tubbs street. She paints pictures nnd leaches tho art. Every family should have a pupil in this class. Or. G. Alvah Thompson Weds today at High Noon Miss Matthias at Foster’s Mill. An announcement which will arouse much interest among the Rome friends of the contracting par ties Is that of the engagement of Miss Blary Josephine Blatthias, of Foster’s Milt, to Dr. George Alvah Thompson, of Cednrtowm This wedding will be, character ized by all the sweet solemnities of a home wedding, occurring on Thurs day, Oct. 18, high noon, at the home of Hon. John C. Foster. The bride is the adopted daughter of Hon. and BIrs. John Foster, and has a very large circle of friends in Rome. She possesses a sweet,cheery nature that has made her a favorite, and won for her nanny admirers, whose best wishes nrn hers. She is n bright conversationalist, and pos sesses the characteristics which mark the truo woman. 0 Dr. Thompson is connected with some of the best families of Cedar town, and Is the only son of Dr. and Mrs. It. R. Thompson. Ho has adopted medicine ns his profession, and is creating for himseli nn envi- nblo position among professional men. Immediately following the cere mony the couple will leave for Co- dartown.whero they will make tholr future home.—Sunday’s Rome Trib unn. .close to manufacturers’ prices. Dr. G. A. Thompson was accom panied this morning by a party of friends, consisting ot Dr. and BIrs. Chas. Van Wood, Messrs. Walter Good nnd Barclay and John Ter- hune, with Misses Lucile Hightower and Minnie and Cora Young, who will witness his marriage at noon to Bliss Blatthias, nnd return with the bridal party this afternoon to the city. The party will make the trip in carriages from Cedartown to Foster’s Mill and return.' AN ART CLASS. Col. W. W, Mundy spent Monday in tho Gate Cltyt Col. F. A. Irwin was* in Cuvo Spring yesterday. Miss Bello Barr went down to At- lantn.thls morning. A nice lot of Tetley’s Teas Just re ceived nt J. A. Adams’. Dr. E. H. Richardson was up from Atlanta on business Tuesday. BIrs. E. Bt. Watts, of Cave Spring, Is the guest of Mrs. Wm. Bradford. BIrs, D. L. BIcEaehern, of Chatta nooga, is the guest of her daughter, BIrs. A. O. Cobb. ' BIr. Reuhen Wright, one of our lending farmers, was a visitor to tho Fuir in Atlanta Tuesday. iusff received a big shipment of flour that wo are selling at very low price. J. H. Philpot & Co. BIrs. F. S. Bunn is chaperoning Blisses Sara Harris and ( Frankie Lid dell in Atlanta on a visit to the Fair. Maj. J.A. Blnnce attended a meet ing of- the board of Trustees of the School for the Deaf yesterday at Cave Spring. Judge C.G. Janes has been holding court at Carrollton this week for Judge S. W. Harris. Mrs. Janes nccompnined him. Dr. E. W. Ballenger, of Griffin, was in the city Tuesday on business. He was formerly president of Pied mont Institute, but is now ah active minister in the Methodist Confer ence. The real estate agency of Sanders & Davis hns just sold two pieces of property in Eastview, 'one being the Blorgnn place on Broad street to BIr. J. R. Barber, and the other the Brooks place on Canal street to Dr. L. S, Ledbetter. The ladies of St. James Episco pal church will give a "silver tea” next week Friday evening,26th inst., atthe home of Capt, W. F. Hall. Everybody is invited' to come and bring a piece of silver mohey and partake of the refreshments. DON’T! DON’T! —DON’T! Don’t dispute with a woman when she says our goods are the only ones to buy, because she knows what sne is talking about. We bought our goods before the advance, and are satisfied with a small profit. Now is the time to buy A No. 1 Goods at very m io yards 6c. Calico, 4 spools of Thread, Heavy Jeans, Children’s Ribbed Hose, Ladies’ 15c. Seamless Hose, 3 pr. for Buy the Black Cat Hose for Children, Bleached Cotton Towels, “Special,” Menls Plow Shoes, all leather, Secial Rug Sale, made of remnants of Carpets, 39C- I2}£C. 5c. and up. 30c. 10 to 25c. 5 C - $1. 35 c - to $1. 65c. and 75c. French Flannel and Henriettas, $1.10 a pound. We have many other , bargains to show you. Must be seen to be appre ciated. v O. Willingham. DR. LIDDELL'S BOOKS. It being impossible for me fo slay in my office where my friends cun find me, or look after the collection of my accounts, I have placed my books nnd accounts in the hands of J. K. Davis, nnd all persons owing me will please call nnd settle with him. J. A. Liddell. BIrs. Louis D. Wnde went down to Atlanta this morning for a short stay. BIrs. N. BI. Wright is spending the week in Atlanta, having Dr. Cal houn treat the eyes of her little Ron, Marcy. Nows has been received hero ol tho recent death of Mrs. L. P. Chis olm, formerly of this place, nt Ban Francisco, Cal. BIr. A. C. Cobb hns been spending a few days at Buchanan, superin tending the millinery opening at his big branch store there. Messrs. H. H. White and D. A. Hubbard, two prosperous Cobb county citizens, were horn tho first of the week, looking over the field with n view to locating in Cedar town. Tho members ol the Bon Ton Club have changed the namo of this social organization to the "Thursday Afternoon Club,” and will bo en tertained this afternoon by Miss Martha Adams. Mr. G. S. Borders, the popular liveryman, has purchased the in terest of BIr. J. R. Roberts in the firm of Roberts & Borbers, and will “play a lone-hand” hereafter. Mr. Roberts will devote himself to collecting the accounts of the late firm, nnd to dealing in stock. Mr. Borders will continue to add new turn-outs to his stuble—in fact, 1 he got in a very pretty new buggy yes terday, iti which he kindly gave a a Standard man the initial ride. Prof. B. B. Calloway, who has been for some time one of Polk’s successful pedagogues, was in town Monday from Shades. His many friends throughout the county will regret his departure yesterday for Atlanta to accept a mercantile posi tiou. BIr. T. J. Griffin, one of Cedar- town’s best citizens, announces his candidacy for Councilman from the 8d* Ward, subject to the White Pri mary. Biri Griffin is u successful contractor and builder, and i3 well endowed with the qualifications which make a good Councilman. “NAME ON EVERY PIECE.” J.L. TURNER, PRACTICAL Watchmaker and Me I GARRY, A SPLENDID LINE OF I re, 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. F“-”"AU work entrusted to me will have prompt and careful attention. Charges al ways reasonable.' Come to see me. J. L. TURNER, Jeweler. Corner Main and Herbert Streets. HI DR. R. E. CASON, Resident Dentist, CEDARTOWN, GA. Office nnd Residence on Blain St., at home of Mrs. A. C. Prior. TWENTY YEARS EXPERI- ENCE. ALL WORK GUARAN- TEED. Terms Mast Bioderate. LOWNEY’S Chocolate Bonbons. FOH SALE BV O- CEABB. The Georgia Loan and TnCst Co. will negotiate loans, well se cured by improved real estate, at SIX PER CENT INTEREST on reasonable commission sums of $250 or more. Good applications wanted,. W. C. BUNN, Correspondent for Polk Co. \ WH.J. IIARRI8 l, s. ledIjkttkk, LARGEST Fire, Life and Accident Companjes in the World. Special Attention given to the Prompt Payment of Losses. Large or Small. .<9Stna 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. L.S. Ledbetter & Co., Agts. We can furnish The Standard and the American Agriculturist, with the Agriculturist’s [Year Book and Alma nac, for only $1.85 ai year, cash in ad vance. > This is an opportunity of which our farinerj' friends should generally avail themselves. Pay up you TheStandard subscription to