Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

. * •'•'**'•*'* v-v, -J i BURBAHE’S A CURE GUARANTEED jjg jj£ OR MONEY REFUNDED. MANUFACTURED AND SOLD BY T- HE* 1 . BTTK.B^lNriC. X5E.TTC3-G-IST. Foundry Castings OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, AI-YUId ONLY FROM CHARCOAL IKON. Machine Work and Repairs . OF ALL KINDS. LUMBER SURFACING* RIPPING, ETC, ALL WORK PROMPTLY EXECUTED AT REASONABLE RATES. ALABINA & GEORGIA IRON CO , Cedar town, Gra. VANDIVER WHISKEY CO., JOHN M. VANDIVER, Mgr No, 18 Broad St, (BAMEY’S OL. STABLE) ROME, GA. -4*5- -4*5- FIME WHISKIES, B1MDIES, WINES, ETC. ■ •IDfi ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED. — “TELEPHONE NO. S4 ^IFor Fine Job Printing come to The Standard Office.^ L.8. LKDBKTTKR. WM.J. HARRIS LARGEST • Companies iu the World. Special Attention given, to the Prompt Payment of Losses. Large or Small. The Travolero’ Accident Ins. Co; Hartford Fire Ins* Co. iEhtn FIro Ins, Co. Pboonlx FIro Ina. Co. ComnieiMcal Union FIro Ins, Co, National Firf Ins. Co. Insurance Company of North America. North British and Mercantile. Continental Ins. Co. . Greenwich Ins. Co. St. Paul Ins. Co. | Georgia Home Ins. C. Pennsylvania Ins. Co. Liverpool and Loudon and Globe. German American Tr.?. Co. Atlanta Home Ins. Co. Homo of New York Ins. Co. Manhattan Ins. Co. Traders Ins Cof •» ■ Imperial Ins. Co. Union of London Ins. OV; » All Old and Reliable Companies, L. S. Ledbettek & Co., Agts. G.E. MANNING, ' The All-round Up-to-date —Shoemaker, Has bought the shoe business formerly owned by 0. M. Duna way, and is still doing business at, the old stand. Bring me your work. I will appreciate it, and do it neat and promptly. I make shoes from $3 up. Yours for business, G. E. MANNING; North Alain Street. PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM OlC2ssc3 and beautifies the hair. l*roinotc« a ' luxuriant growth. Newer Valle to Beetore, Gray <gS r «a‘d!U2S , *f« £0c. and 61.00 at Dnigghta Tho Ono Day Cold Curo. Cold ill head and Bore throat cured by Ker- mott's Chocolate.-, Laxative Quinine. Aa easy to take aa candy. - Children cry for them.” Tho One Day Cold Cure. For colds and sore throat nse Kermott’s Choco- lates Laxative Quinine. Easily taken ns candy and quickly cure. ' Caller—“Your big Bister Emma and that Mr. Soplito seem to bo prttty thiok, don’t they?” Ethel—“O, rat! no! Sister Emma is, bnt Mr. Sophte’s just os thiu as lie ean bo.” Among tho tens of thousands who have used Chamberlain's Oougli Reme dy for oolds and la grippe during tho past few years, to cur knowledge, not a single ease has resulted in pneumonia, Thos. Whitfield & Co., 240 Wabash avenue, Chicago, ono of tho most prom inent retail druggists in tbnt city, in sneaking of this, Bays: “Wo reoommeud Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la gr'ippo iu nr spy cases, as it not only gives prompt und oompleto reoovory, lint also conteraots any tendency of la grippo to resultfm puoumonik." For snlu by E. Bradford, druggist. Ho—“I can put up with it no longer, madam; I leavo tho house forever; yon will not seo mo again until ilio last day.” Sho—“And let it he well along in tho afternoon, doar.” Every woman ill the country ought to know about Miller’s Fates Those who do ;:now about it wor.dsr how iUoy- cvci* f; ,- t along without it.. t Tt has rcobcrl child birth pf its terrors for many a youn^ wife. It ha3 preserved her girlish figure and save 1 her much suffering. It is an external lini ment and carries with it therefore, absolutely no danger of upsetting the system ns drugs taken intern ally are apt to do. It i.s r to be rubbed into the abdomen to soften and strengthen the muscles which are to bear the strain. This means much less pain. It also prevents morning sickness and all of the .other discomforts of pregnancy. A druggist of Macon, Ga., says: “I have sold a large quantjty.of •Mother’s Friend and nave never known an instance where it has failed to produce the good results claimed for it.” A prominent' lady of Lam- berton, Ark., writes: " With-my Jthot ,'six children 1 was in labor from 24 to 30 hours. After using Mother’s Friend, my seventh was born in 4 hours.” Get Bio* Iirr’s F? Eenil at tho drug: htuiO, Jji.OO 1 or Lot.!:;. T!*E BKADnELD.EEGl'lATOR CO. A1LAMTA* GA. Wrll« for cor freo lllurtmtct book, "BEFOItZ BABY “JOHNNIE ON THE SPOT” Will lie Given at tho Itaugli Opera House nn Sot urdoy Night, Dec. aotil. The closing pertormance of tho year will bo in vaudeville at Hie Biuigli Opera House next Saturday night, tlto 20 th; “Jolinnlo on tlnj Spot” will hold tlio font I ig-h ts Tor tho ovoptng, and iimnyispccIrtUlcs will he introduced, giving tho porforinnnco quite n variety character.' The Stniidnrd Cotton Mills did n graceful thing Saturday, giving their omidoyccs u Chrlslmns remem • brancoiind n holiday until yesterday morning. Messrs. D. J, Lowry & Soil wish to return thanks through Tag Stand ard to tho firemen and citizens gencriilly for their prompt and ell’ec- tivo aid on I ho occasion o( their Chi isl urns Eve fire. Mr. W. J. Bnrrcnmo up Saturday evening from Atlanta, where ho has 11 good position In tho office of tho Consolidated Street Railway Com pany, to spend Christinas with home folks. Ho relumed to Atlanta yes terday, The Presbyterian church is the re cipient of 11 handsome Christmas gift from Mr. I). A. Hunt, tho clever Birmingham electrician. It is n tine chandelier for six electric lights, amt Is a great improvement for tho edifice. Misses May Langford mid Mamie Smith, the efficient employees of tho Telephone Exchange, were tho recipients Christmas of handsome tokons nf appreciation from tho lady patrons, for which they nsk us to express their thanks. Mrs, Jero Phillips anil tajnily, who have been residing near Byrd’s In this county, left Friday for Bir mingham where they will reside in the future, Her two sons, Messrs. Will and Ed. Phillips, have been living several months in that Ala bama city. ’ The Epworth League has prepared a special Christmas program for tho Friday evening meeting at the Methodist church. A recitation, vocal and Instrumental solos, and other features compose the interest ing program, to which nil ure cor dially invltod. Dr. Win. Bradford, accompanied by his son, Mr. Walker Bradford, left Monday for an extended sojourn in the West, their ohjeotivo point tor tho present being Phoenix, Ariz am. Their host nf friends hope they may havo n pleasant stay, and an early roluru witli complete restoration to health. Mr. R. A. Wrjght has sold ,liis firm south of town to Mrs. R. B. Parks, and 1ms moved to Oedartown —much to the gratification of his miny friends here. This populnr gentkmuun has accepted a position -with DuBoso & Williams, where ho will he glad to welcome and wait on his acqunli tances. Mr ; O.Ws-Smith.lha newly elected Alderman from tho First Ward, Is one of tho staunchest friends of the Baugh-Zimmerman Band, and gavo tho boys and a number of their friends u very pleasant trout Christ mas morning at his hospitable home, Deltcions egg-nog and cake were s rved, and the band returned tho compliment with some excellent music. Mrs. J. T. Bright entertained a party of sixteen lady friends last Saturday at an elegant two o'clock dinner. The spread was embellished with all the delicacies of the season, and was a pleasing social gathering, as well. Mrs. Bright was assisted by Misses Della Russell and Lucy Ohunhless, and proved herself a gracious hostess and a delightful en tertainer. Mr. Calvin Ledbetter came up Sunday from Atlanta to spend a few days with home folks. He returned yesterday to finish up his yeur’s work there in the office of the Penn sylvnniu Insurance Company, but will return to Cedartown after the 1st to accept a position with the popular insurance agency of Ledbet ter & Co. His many friends will be pleased lo learn that he will lie in Cedartown next year. Mr. W. S. Hnneock, a clever citi zen of Cuve Spring who formerly re sided in this vicinity, was in the city Monday. He received condo- I races on every hand on account of the tragic accident which occurred in his household n week ago last Sunday. His seventeen-year-old son was examining a pistol, when it wus accidentally discharged, the hall striking Ids little seven-year-old sis- tnr. Beulah, in the temple. Tho shot killed the little girl instantly, nnd the family is heartbroken over the tragic occurrence. Wool Dress Goods, yd. Changeable Col, Silk, ioc yd. 228 8r 230 BROAD ST., ROME, 6A, ^“■“■HEADQUARTERS FOR HOLIDAY a00D5.'”“ r ; Now is tlu> time to secure your 0II1USTMAS GIFTS, anti it would lie well for you to consider well wlint. you buy. Seo tlmt you get goods tlmt nre Sightly, Serviceable and Lasting. We! have many such in bur ilniuenso stock, but, wo can only call your attention to n few in tin's iimitod [space. Hut (hero is ono thing wo wish to impress on your mind—T’lio fact that the prices for the same goods, are lower here than elsewhere. Children’s Handkerchiefs at only ' - Icon Ladies’ all linen Handker chiefs Oeoa Men’s large colored border Handkerchiefs 5e ea Dolls 10 inches long only 5c ea Indestructible Dolls 10 in, long 10c eu Children’s leather pocket Purses lo ea 'Ladles! or men’s leather Purse 5c ea Ladies’ nice Russian leather BeltB 15c ea Ladies’ line Kersey Jackets worth $8 $1.08 Ladies’ cloth Capes, fur trimmod 18c ea Ladies’ extra long double Capes, fur trimmed 05o eu Ladies’ line plush Capes 89c ea Ladies’ line Mercerized Un derskirts, all colors ; 75c oa Ladies’ lino Merceriz’d plait ed Waists worth $1.50 1.00 Ladies’ blk brocaded Skirts value $1.50 1.00 Ladies’ blk Skirts applique trimmed 1.48 Ladies’ all wool Waists, handsomely trimmed 1.00 Odd lot of Dress Goods worth 50c and 75c a!3 to go at 33 1-3C yard. Boys’wool Suits worth $1.25 75c Boys’ tine wool Suits worth $1 -75 ' $1.25 Boys’ tine worsted Suits worth $2.50 1.08 Boys’ very line wool sorgo Suits worth $4.00 $3.00 Men’s heavy cassir.iore Suits worth $4.50 2.98 Men’s very fine a!', wool Suits value 7.00 5.00 Men’s line Olay Diagonal Suits, value $10 7.50 Men’s finest worsted Vene tian Suits, value 15.00 11.00 Boys’ Suits, ages 15 to 10, long pants 2.08 Boys’ line cassimero Suits long pants 8.60 Nioklo Watch and Chain, guaranteed ono year 00c Now gold alloy Watch guar anteed one year 1.00 Stem winder and stem setter Watch guaranteed , 1.25 Gold Watch Chain, guaran teed iivo years 1.50 Wade & Butcher Razor, vol-' ue 1.00 50c Children’s Shoes, only 6c pr Boys’ good School Shoes (50c pr Children’s lino Other Shoes 50c pr Men’s lino congress Shoos 50c pr Ladies’ heavy strong Shoes 08c pr Ladies’ line dongola Shoes 08c pr Men’s Sunday Calf Shoes jl.lO pr Men’s heavy Oak Kip Ties 1.00 pr Boys’ fine regular $10 Suits, long pants (1.50 Men’s lino lace or congress Siloes 1.25 pr Men’s solid leather Sunday Shoes 1.60 ]>V Ladies’soft Kang. Shoes 1.50 pr Ladies’ very line Dongola • _Kid ShoeB 1.50 pr Men’s very line Box Calf Sunday Shoes 1.08 pr Odd lot Dress Goods, worth 80 and 40c, now 25c yd Fine blkGermnnHonriotta'25c yd Fine brocaded Satin Soleil worth 50c 80c yd 54 inch nil wool Huguenot. Suiting, only 9c yd New Zibiling plaids all col. 40c yil 54 inch Habit Cloths worth • 1.00 50c yd We carry an immense line of Holiday Goods including Dolls, Pictures, Easels, Med.allions, Books, Bibles, Pocket Books,Purses,Gloves and Silver too-numerous to mention, j^ll Away Below regular price, -=s? =a ~-'' 1 5,000 Picture Books Given Away FREE this week. TKn,lItTOWX Oil, MILLS. Tli 111 hi Now tho Name of Om- Cnt- ^ tonsnofl Oil HI 11 Is. The word “cotton” now ap pears so frequently in the names of Cedartown manufacturing en terprises hs to occasion some con fusion. For this reason the title of the Oednrtown Cotton Oil Millais, now changed to the Ce dartown Oil Mills, dropping the “Cotton!’, from the name.. The formal action for this, fol lowing tlio authorization by thb Court for alteration of name in the charter, was taken Thursday at 11 meeting of the hoard of di rectors : J. E. Houseal, presi dent and manager; E. VanWin- klej of Atlanta, vice president; L. S. Ledbetter, secretary and treasurer; E. . T. McGhee,, of Koine, J. A. Wynn and Ed. K. VanWinkle. The mills are haying a very prosperous season, havin';!: secured a largo stock of seed which. they are rapidly turning into valuable seed products. The mills, were closed from Saturday until this morning to enable all connected 'with them-to;enjoy Christmas. UNKNOWN MAN MURDEKEII Between Km: k in lift nnd Avugnn Last- Saturday. Coroner .1. O. Crnbh was summoned to pass on the body of. an unknown viotim of fout murder last Saturday, the deed having been committed on the Southern railway between Rook- mart and Aragon. The investigation showed the man was shot from the rear with bird shot, the load entering the back nf Lite head at the base of the brain. The victim fell beside the ernssties, and- rolling down an embankment a few feet, the blood stains indicating his struggles The man was an umbrella mender, carrying a satchel of tools,and having j several little trinkets,but bore nothing j on his person to, identify him. .His : pookets were rilled, showing the deed | to have been done for purposes- of robbery, lie was apparently forty years old, and will doubtless carry the mystery of his murder to ihe great beyond. ' When the stomach is tired out it jOnist have a rest, but we can’t live without food, Kodol, Dyspepsia Cure “digests what ymi eat” so Unit you 1 can cat nil the good iooil you want! .While it is restoring tile digestive • orgaiisto health; It is the only prepa-i ration that digest:-nil kinds of • food.1 K. Bradford. 1 EDMONDSON— DODDS. Mr. Cal Dodds has sprung a stir prise im his many Iriends by taking unto hlmscdf 11 wife, letting no one know of Ills intention in advance. Ho went down lo Atlanta Inst Mon thly morning, and was united in marriage 1 hut ovening with Miss Fatiniu'Lou Edmondson, the Cere mony being performed by. Rev. W W. Landrum, pastor of tlie First Baptist church in Atlanta. The bride is well known In Cedar town, having spent the past year hero, and lias many friends who wish her much joy. Tho groom is a pnpuliir young real estate man. Mr. Dodds returned home last night, leaving his brido in Atlanta for a few days. He Is receiving the hearty congratulations of a host ot friends on his innrringe. GOOD HORSE-SHOEING. Gentlemen, if you have good horses and mules, don’t letjust any body shoe them when you can, get them shod nt tho same price at Ter- hune’s up-to-date shop on Court House Square. Mr. O B. Whatley, of Atlanta, came up yesterday to attend the funeral ol his brother-ln-daw, Mr, Richard Gammon, who will bo burled tills morning at 10 o’clock at tho family burying ground in Collurd Valley. o Mr. and, Mrs. O. Willingham en tertained a number of friends Christ mas evening at an elegant six o’clock dining. The popular histess was assisted by Mrs. M. C. Bobo, and a most delightful spread it was. The guests were highly pleased, tho affair proving That Mr. and Mrs. Willingham' are excellent enter tainers. _ On account of Ihe Cherokee Club reception this evening, tho Thursday Afternoon Club held its fortnightly meeting yesterday afternoon. Mrs. C. Van Wood wus’Ihe populnr host ess, and mime the occasion one of genuine enjoyment. Airs. G. H. Wade proved the prize-winner ut “pfogro-sive hearts,” the prize being a silver-handled darner. The scoro- cards were enrdbnard represent!!- lions ol Christmas stockings with a Browpiy looking out of the top u-k- Ing, “How mgny holes do you have in your stocking?” The rooms were pretlily decorated with holly, nnd delicious pink-nnd-whlte ico cream and cake wore served.- FOR SALE—REAL ESTATE. A desirable (i-room cotinge on Gib son street, newly painted anil in tip top condition. Lot 02x100 ft. Price $1700; deferred payments nn> two- thirds of amount. _ . A magnificent two-story brick entliigo on Wissahickon avenue, covered with slate and- having all the modern conveniences. Large lot. The magnlficsi.q .Muon plantation on Cava-Spring read,'2; miles-out, containing IRu acres of rich vttlloy land. Cedar Creek on west side. Large two story frame dwelling, Iwrn, tenant ntnl other houses. • J. R. liAKUUn. Some nilH'ioHiif burglarized Mr. W. F Prewett’s store Thursday night, stealing about $25 in hash. Mr. Prewott minks the thief had se creted himself Id the building before he locked up for Hie night'. Millions Given Away. It is cortniniygratifyine to tho publio to know of one concern iu tlio land who aro not afraid to be generous to the needy and suffering. Tho proprietors of Dr. King s Now Discovery for Con sumption,Coughs nnd Colds,have given away over ton million trial bottles of this great medicine; and have the satis- faction of knowing it linn absolutely oured thousands of hopeless oases. Asthma, Bronohitis, Hoarseness and all diseases of tho Throat,Chest and Lungs * nro surely ourort by it. Gall on E. Brad ford, druggist, nnd got n free trial bot- ilo. Rogulnr size 00c. and $1. Eyory bottle guaranteed, or prioo rofnndod. It is a sin to stenl a pin—eapeoially if it has a diamond attached to it. Tlie disposition of children largely depends upon health. If they are troubled witli worms, they will be irritable, Cross, feverish, anil perhaps seriously sick, White's Cream Ver mifuge is a wormexpeller and tonic to make them healthy and cheerful. Price 20o, '1'. P. fSurbanlc, C. PHILPOT, Real Estate Agent CEDARTOWN, GA. SPECIALTIES. {©■'FOR BALE—City Lots, Resi dences,. Timber Lands, Business Property. ■4,0011 fime.s Fine ORE Property near E. & W. road for sale. {©"Farm Lands. Some of the Finest Farm Lands in Georgia, in Either Small or Large Tracts—Also in Mid dle and South Georglu. {©"Taxes Paid, Rents Collected.