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We are in step with the advancing season, and ready ior the needs which these fall winds produce. Our stock is the largest ever shown in Cedartown. Much time and care has been spent in its selection, and we can show you the best products ol the lac- tories of the North and East. Every department is full of the season’s nobbiest styles. Men’s Olotliiiig", Boys’ Clothing", Grents’ Furnishing's, Mien’s and Boys’ Shoes and Bints— all to suit the most fastidious and please the most exacting. Special attention is called to our splendid line of Underwear. n B G CONTRACT CLOSED. ALABAMA AND GEORGIA IKON COMPANY” W. K. HOLMES Men’s and Boys’ Outfitter. Contractu for 7,BOO Bushels Char coal a Day. Mr. N. H. Swayne, 2d, the ener getic General Manager of the Ala bama and Georgia Iron Company, has closed a contract with Mr. G. W. Lindsey for the charcoal supply fi.r the furnace for another year. It tan big contract, calling for 7,500 bushels of charcoal per day, and will keep Mr. Lindsey profitably busy the next twelvo mouths. The E. & W. management litis promised to put on somo additional charcoal cars, which will relieve some of the past embarressment In the prompt delivery of ample sup plies. •Tlie Southern Iron market Is tak ing a very favorable turn, and Ce- dnrtown rejoices that one of her leading Industries—the Alabama nnd Georgia Iron Company—Is in such excellent condition to prollt by these conditions. Tho company has Just put in u new locomotive engine at the Reed mines, nnd Is preparing to still further develop Its splendid properties. sens, THE BIG OUR STOCK OFi DIRECTORY. CITY OFFICERS. Mayor, L. S. Ledbetter. . T. H. Adams. Mayor pro tern., T. H Clerk, J. C. Knight. uounemnon: j.a. xjiuuou, n.a.nie, I). J. Lowry, T.F. Burbank,T.H.Adoms. Ob. Board of Health—Dr. J.A. Liddell. Ch. StreotCom.—T. F. Burbank. Cemetery Commissioner, D. J. Lowry. _ Marshal and Collector, J. H. Philpot. * ^ -trighfc. Supt.Water and Lights,J.M.Curtrlgh City Attorney, J. K. Davis. OITY SCHOOL BOARD. J. S. Stubbs, Chairman;' J. H. Dodds, Secy; E. B. Russell, Treas; 'W.S.Shillett, W. T. Gibson, R. A. Adamf^ W. K. For City Clerk. hereby announce myself a candl date for the office of City Clerk, and risk your votes, subject to tho City White Primary. J. C, Walker. I hereby announce myself a candidate for City Clerk, subjeot to the White Primary Deo. 7tli. Danie Roberts, >V • 1. UlOBOUi It. A. AUUUIB, it • A. Fielder, J. W. Judkins, W. G. England. Superintendent, Prof. H. L Sowell:. POLK SUPERIOR COURT. Judge, C. G. Janes. Solicitor General, W. T. Roberts, ol DonglassvlUo. Clerk, \V. C. Knight. Official Stenographer, H. M. Nicholes, COUNTY OFFICERS. Commissioners, D. M. Russell, H. N, Sheffield, J. 0. Hand. Ordinary, A. D. Hogg. Olerk, W. O. K.tigbt. Shorlll, T. C. Hagan. Deputy Sheriff, J. B. Hogg, fax Receiver, M. E. McCormick. Tax Colleotor, Voltz Sohliostet. Treasurer, J. SI. Hamrick. Coronor, J. O. Crabb. Surveyor, C. R. Pittman. County School Commissioner, J. E Heuseal. COUNTY SCHOOL UOARD. M. V. B. Ake, flhmt A. D. Hogg, A. H. MoBryde, J. K. Davis, J. S. King. CHURCHES. Methodist, Rev. T. R. McCarty. Baptist, Rev. C. K. Hendersen. Presbytorlan, Episcopal, Services every Sunday morning and ovoulngi Sunday school 9.80 a. in Prayorineoting every Wednesday even lDB ' BOARD OF TRADE. President, J. S. Stubbs. Vice Presidents, W. F. Hall and J. E Good. Secretary, E. B. Russell. Treasurer, H. N. VanDevander. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Chief, Chas. V. Wood; 1st Asst. Chief, J, H. Philpot; 2d Asst., Holmes Smith: Soo’y, E. w. Collins; Treas., John Jud kins. Fire Co. No, 1.—Capt., F. W. Wood Pres., J. K. Davis; Sec’y, J. C. Walker: Treas., J. E. Judkins. Fire Co. No. 2.—Capt.,Hughes Roberts: Prest., Joe Langford; Sec-Tresa ,Holmes Smith. SECRET FRATERNITIES. Caledonia Lodge, No. 121, F. and J.W.Judkins,, W.M., J.T. Phillips, S. W., J. P. Carter, J.W., Chas. Beasley, Seo’>., T. F. Burbank, Treas. Meets 1st and 3d Friday evenings in oaoh month, Adoniram Chapter, No. 41, R. A. M W, G. England, H. P., W. R. Beck, K. J. W. Judkins. Sec’y., T. F. Burbank Treas. Meets 2d and 4th Friday even For Councilman, 3d Ward. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Councilman from the 8d Ward, subject to the White Primary. If elected, I will endeavor to faithfully serve tho interests of the whole olty. Thos. J. Griffin. ing Cedar Valley Council, No. 1386, Royal n, W. C.~ w~ Arcanum, W. C. Bunn, Regent, R. H. Marohman. V. R„ E. B. Russell, C„ L, S. Ledbetter, Sec’ry, J. 0. Crabb, Col. Cedartown Lodge, Woodmen c f the World: L. W. Branch, Consul Comman der; M. C. /Bobo, Sec’y and Collector. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, Cedartown. 1075th district, William Janes, 3d Tuesday; J. A. Wilson, N. P. Young’s, 12°3d district, W. T. Lee, 4th Saturday, J. B. Jones, N. P. Rockmart. 1072d district, O. R. Sim- merville, 4tn Monday; W. N. Strange; N. P. Fisk, 1074th district, W. J. Lawson, 4th Friday; J. M. McKinney, N. P. Blooming Grove, 1469th district, W P Ray, 2d Saturday; Abijah Watson,N P. Esom Hill, 1079th district, Robert Caldwell, 1st Saturday; J. N. Tor rence, N. F. Hampton's, 1076th district, T.J.Demp eey, 2d Saturday, L. Sutherlin, N. P Buncombe, 1073d district, C.N.Waits. 4th Saturday. M. M. Jones, N. P. Browning’s, 1447th district, 1 Marbut, 4th Saturday. N. V. Parris. N. P. Antioch, 1518th district, G. W. Peek, 2d Saturday; W. H. Morgan, N. P. Lake Creek, 1570th district, John A. Tucker, J. P., 2d Tuesday; W. J. Brown N. P. LAND POSTED. Our farms south and east of Cedar- town are posted legally, and all pers sons are warned against hunting on the same. This notice to the public means what it says, and trespassers will get into trouble. Seaborn Jones, Luther H. Poole. TBOHSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1900. A-jsnTomsroBiviBisrTs. To my friends of Cedartown and Polk- county: I wish to say 1 have associated inyself with the Shoe, Hat and Gents’ Furnishing House ol VV. Matthews, next door to Post- oBlce, where I will bo plensed to welcome each and all, and will highly appreciate any patronage given mo in above mentioned lines. Sincerely yours, O. M. Dunaway. Saratoga Chips at Wood Co’s Call on J. C. Haud for seed wheat Fresh clean Currants at Wood Co’s, Next Thursday is Thanksgiving Day! Fre$h seeded Raisins nt Wood Co’s. Mr. Buell Stark, of Rockmart, was here Thursday. ’ Wood Co. has Just received fresh lot Cafe Chama Coffee. Sheriff T. C. Hagan was Tuesday from Rockmart. Judge C. G. Janes is holding court nt Douglnsvllle this week. Pickled pig’s feet nnd fresh mackerel for sale at Phjlpot & Co’s Mr. II. J. Bradshaw, a prominent citizen of Sei ey, was In town Tues day. Mr. nnd Mrs. Reuben Wright vis ited relatives in Atlanta the first of the week. Dr. C. Van Wood has moved his office to rooms over Mr. O. Willing ham’s store. CoLJus.H. Anderson, of Chatla noogu^was down the first of the week in the city. We have the very best cheese in the market, both Imported and domestic. J. A. Adams. Miss Lucy Chambless ‘entertained the Thursday Afternoon Club very pleasantly last week. Capt. J. J. Calhoun,of Cartersvllle, Was the guest last week of his daugh ter, Mrs. H. N. VanDevander Mr. Wm. Parker arrived home Thursday from a business trip to Chattanooga, Rome and Dalton. Mrs. Mary Marsh, who has been visiting relatives here, has returned to her home at Collinsville, Ala. Mr. Z. B. Millican, of Camak, was here last week to attend the funeral of his nephew, Mr. Jeff' Langford. Mr. Wm. R. Philpot has bought from Capt. C. Philpot a lot in East- view,on which he will build at once. Mr. J. P. Ramsaur is in the city, after an absence of five years. His many friends are glad to greet him again. Farmers, I want all your cotton seed. You will do well to let me make you a price before selling. J. A. Adams. Suits made to order for $13 and pants lor $4.50 and up, by E. Boyd, the Merchant Tailor, over store of H. J. Dempsey. Mr. J. R. Barber, the real estate man, spent last Friday and Saturday in Paulding county, looking after some landed properties. Mrs. Berry has purchased through Capt. C. Philpot’s real estate agency a lot in Eastview, and 'has com menced building thereon. Is now at its- best — better, stronger, more original than ever before and at,, .prices no other store enn match and give ns good vnlue. What we show you is the very best products the best ma kers can produce. It will be worth your -time to call and see our CLOTHES before you buy, that is, if you wish to dress well nnd are economically inclined. NOTICE. Mr. L. M. Prouty, of Atlanta, was the guest last week of Mrs. F. Freds erlck. Call on me for estimates on paint ing, decorating, paperihnuglug, etc Satisfaction guaranteed. R. F. Haines. Mr. E. V. Reynolds has purchased through Capt. C. Philpot’s real estate agency a part of the Briscoe farm near Lake Creek. Mr. C. W. Smith is receiving con gratulations on the arrival of a fine twelve - pound prospective cotton buyer in his household Sunday night. Mrs. O. H. Nisbet,of Jacksonville, Ala., has let the contract to Mr. T.J Griffin for a now residence In East view, and will make this hor home on Its completion. Hon. John B. Ayers was home Saturday from Atlanta. He helped to kill tho “dog law” last week In the House, nnd is happy over the successful issue of the fight on that bill. Mr. E. E. Jones nccompanled his mother, Mrs. Della Jones, to Clevy land, Tenn., Tuesday. He will re turn today, Mrs. Jones remaining with her daughter, Mrs. Julius Hardwick. ' Mr. J. J. Boman, of Arbacoochee, Ala,, returned home Saturday after spending several days with his brother, Rev. G. B. Boman at Esom Hill, and his sister, Mrs. G. H. Bar rett, near town. Mr. H. N. Sheffield, of Seney, one of Polk’s best farmers, was in (own the first of the week, attending the regular monthly meeting of the board of County Commissioners, of which he is a popular member. Mr. F. F. Fitch, formerly of Ce dartown but now of Indianapolis, Ind., has just gone through the national bankruptcy mill at that place. A number ol Cedartowu creditors remember him with Inter est. Messrs. Hugh Roberts and Judson Crabb and Misses Luclle Hightower and Louise Houseal drove over to Rockmart Friday to witness the football game in the afternoon be tween Cedartown and the Piedmont Institute team. Hon.D.B.Hamilton,one of Rome’s leading citizens, was in the city Saturday. He is chairman of the committee for the Seventh dis triet to raise funds for sending poor boys to the State Univorsity—a laudable effort which should meet with general and substantial en couragement. ’S In greater variety than over. ‘Not a garment in stock, however low the price, but, what comes up to the standard of fashionable correctness. They are made right •made by the best, man tailors, expressly to our order; we know tho prices are all right. Children’s and Misses’ Reefers. Every one once and a fourth better value than tho price would suggest. an As proof positive that, we have filled wants other houses have failed to supply satisfactorily,- we point, with pride to our remarka ble growth, which lias been little short, of phenomennl, and the fact, that, it, has been profitable to buy of SCHEUER’S is evinced by our present large and always increasing patronage. We establised a record last week of selling more FALL GOODS in a week than we ever did be fore so early in the season. Wo attribute it, to the excellent se lection of stock nnd tho wonder fully low prices. Our success of Inst week inspires us to still greater efforts. With additional quantities of new goods and ever lower prices we expect to break the record of last week. NEW An immense variety to chooso front at, very attractive prices. A Word About Silks. A solid satisfaztion awaits your view of the many popular silk values. An array of Silk beauty we’are proud of, priced in such a manner that they will quickly change their ownership. How About Furs ? Our line of FUR COLLAR ETTES and SCARFS is ready and prices exceedingly low. Blankets. Better buy your Blankets now, when the cold weather comes we will be taxed to the outmost. Why delay? Millinery- As indescribably beautiful dis play of which the chief charm is the dainty appropriateness of each individual article to the par ticular age for which it, is intend ed. The largest assortment to be found anywhere both as regards to styles and prices. Just a reminder that we are sole agents of the celebrated “Americas Girl” Shoe. Isadore Scheuer. City Tax Notico, Your city taxes are now due, and must bo paid on or before Nov: 26th, after which executions will bo Is sued. Books are now open nt my office. Call nnd settle promptly. J. O. Knight, Recorder. STREET TAN DUE. The second' halt ($1.60) of your street tax for 1900 Is now due, and must be settled at once. J. M. JoijLY, Marshal. ^=FOR JJ , XIS’E==|^ Job Printing ^s=COME TO THE=^ Standard Office. EXEOUTOE’S SALE. Georgia—Polk County. By virtue of an order from the Court of Ordinary of said county, will be sold on the 1st Tuesday in December next, before the Court House door in Cedar town, Ga., in said county, between the legal hours of sale, the lollowing lots of land, to-wit: Nos. 110, 115, 116, 192, 831 and 332, and the west half of 191 and the east half of 330,all in the 20th district of the 3d sectio l of Poik county, (Ja., each contain lig forty and twenty acres respectively. Each lot to be sold separ ately or otuerwiso, as tho executor may determine. Sold for distribution to heirs and payment of debts. Terms of sale, approved notes for 1 year with 8 per cent, interest from date of sale. Nov. 5, 1900. J. R. Bakbek, Ex’r of the estate of W. C. Barber, late of Polk county, deceased. Camels' Hair, Covert, Etc. Our Sales are Beyond our Expectations. Buy Your UNDERWEAR from COBB. JACKETS, CAPES and FURS WE LEAD! _A_T We have another NEW Selection ol Dress Goods. Another Assortment just received. •5 We can fit you in the ©NEWEST STYLES. % Remember we have the exclusive! sale of Zeigler and W.L. Douglas Shoes.