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GET READY FOR NEW YEAR’S! selecting your Christmas Gilts, choose something servicable. Our stock offers a wide range lor the selection ol Presents for Christmas:— Men’s Suits, Boys’ Suits, Children’s . Suits, Overcoats, Shoes, Etc. We are just opening up a new andattractive line of Handkerchiefs, Neckwear, flufflers, Walking Canes, Fancy Hosiery. Just the things for this happy season. Come in and make your selection. We can please you. W. K. HOLMES, Men’s and Boys’ Outfitter. MASOXIO Kl.LOTION. The Brethren lCnjiiy n Big Oyster Slipper. Cnlctliihiii Luilne, No. 121, F. tint) A. M , held its itnmml elebllnn or ofHeers Friday evening, and the lodge will lie served the coming year by the fiifipWihg splendid corps of official!-:— Worshipful Mnstor—W, lv. Fielder. Senior Warden—John Hutchings. Junior Warden—B, F. Sims. Treasurer—T. F. Burbnnk, Secretary—Chas. Beasley. THUBSDAY, DECEMBER 27. 1900. Happy New Year 1 Col. J. C. Walker spent Friday in Cave Spring. Dr. R. E. Cason spent yesterday in Atlanta on business. Mr. G. W. Morgan, a good citizen of Rockmart district, was here Fri day. Remember the show at the Baugh Opera House next Saturday bight, the 20th. Miss Clyde McContick left yester day on a visit to friends at Jackson ville, Ala. Bo sure to buy season ickels for the Fire Department’s course of en- talnments. Miss Maggie Hardin, of Conyers, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ollle. .Willingham. Mr. Arthur Anderton, of Aragon, was among the Christmas visitors here this week. Messrs. Thos. M. and John D. Hightower spent Christmas with their families at Ragan, Ala. That Gold Star Coffee at J. H. Phil put & Co’s, is taking the lead. Try a package. You will ho pleased. Miss Janie Hawkins, of East Lake, Tenn., is the charming guest of friends In the city during the Loll days. Miss Mary Harris is homo for the holidays from Aragon, where she closeif a successful term of school last week. Mr. and Mrs. E l. K. VanWinkle went to Atlanta Saturday to spend Christmas with relatives, reluming yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Fearing, ot Te- cu mseh, Ala., were exchanging Christmas greellngs with friends in the.eity this week. Mrs. E. R. Stephenson was called Saturday to Ashvllle, Ala., by a telegram announcing the dangerous illness of her mother. Misses Jennie Mae Gibsun and Susie Gammon are home from Shor ter College, at Rome, to spend the holidays with home folks. Miss Mozelle Beaton, an uttraclive young lady, is spending the holidays here with her college-mate at Wes leyan, Miss Fannie Ledbetter. Our city public schools closed Fii- day for a two weeks vacation, and teachers and pupils alike are enjoy ing the holidays fully. School will re-open Monday, Jan. 7th. pN?. “NAME ON EVERY PIECE.” LOWNEY'S Chocolate Bonbons. COR SALE BY J-. O. CBABB. Full lino of Toilet Soap at J. H. Philpot & Co. ' Mr. M. Hunter Harris was with friends in the Gate City over Sunday. Miss Minnie Lou Wood is spend ing the week with roiutives in Rome. You. can always find wlmt you want in Groceries at J. H. Philpot & Co’s. Mr. Lucius Slade has been enjoy ing the holidays with relatives at Dawson. Miss Mary Peweo Nicolson, of Atlanta, is expected to visit Cedar- town soon. Mr. 0. H. Callahan nnd family spent the first of tho week with rela tives in Cartersvillo. Mr! Florence Smith, of Rome, was the guest of relallves nnd friends in the city over Sunday. Miss Jennie Wright is spending the holidays with her sister, Mrs. T, F. Cowan, in Atlanta. Mrs. N. E Peek, of Byrd’s, is viS' King her daughter, Mrs. John O’Hara, in Birmingham. Messrs. Sandy nnd William Phil pot nnd sister, Miss Lizzie, went down to Atlanta yesterday. Mrs. M.W. Bailey nnd little daugh ter, Pauline, left Sunday for t month’s visit at Nashville, Tenn. The Samuel Benedict Memorial School closed Friday for tho holi days, and will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 2<t. Mrs. M. W. Barber left Saturday to spend a couple of weeks with her daughters at Chattanooga and Knox ville, Tenn. Col. J. M. Rudolph, of Dilton joined his wife hero Sunday, nnd is spending the week with relatives and old friends. Master Howell and little Minnie Cobb, of Tallapoosa, visited their grandfather, Mr. N. F. Cobb, the (list of the week. Mr. nnd Mrs. L. H. Poole are spending Christmas with tho latter’s parents, Rev. and Mrs. R. B. O England, at Jackson. Mr. Chas. C. Barton, one of tho popular traveling men, is home for the holidays with his parents, Col and Mrs. J. K. Barton. ■ Col. W. G. M. Simmons, of Van Valley, came down from Fioyd county to be present Friday evening at the Masonic oyster supper. Miss Sue Hodges, who lias been with the millinery department of A. C. Cobb’s store the past season, re turned home to Atlanta yesterday. Miss Ethel Russell, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schlieslett, will return home to Cal houn, Tenn , the last of the week. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Hunt, of Bir mingham, returned home yesterday, after spending very pleasantly a few days here with relatives and friends, Misses Flora Burbank and Mamie Good arrived homo Thursday even ing from Agnes Scott Institute, at Decatur, to spend the holidays with home folks. Watches for ladies and gentlemen, solid gold and best gold-filled; some real beauties. J. L. Turner, Jeweler, at Old Postofflce Building. Mr. and Mrs. Noali H. Swayne left Friday for a visit in New York and Pittsburg, Pa. Mr. Swayne will return in about a week, but his wife will spend a month with relatives there. OUR STOCK OF< Is now at its best — better, stronger, more original than ever before and at prices no other store can match and give as good value. What we show you is the very best products tho best' ma kers can produce. It will he worth your time to call and see our CLOTHES before you buy, that is, if you wish to dress well and are economically inclined. ■ Cot.. W. IC. FiKi.Dr.n, The Popular Gentleman Kleotetl Mas ter of Caledonia Lodge. Senior Deacon—E. W. Collins. Junior Deacon—Hamil Griffin. Stowards—J. H. Philpot and J. V. Opport. Tylor—W. T. Thompson. Finance Oommittoo—J. W. Judkins, E. B. Bussell and J. B. Barber. After tho election tho lodge was 'called from labor to refreshment,” and tho "brethren ot the mystic tie” enjoyed a sumptuous oyster supper, followed by brief talks for the "good of tho order.” The occasion was thoroughly enjoyable throughout. Tho lodge lias prospered greatly during tho three years’ udminlstrr tfon of Mr. J. W. Judkins ns Wor shipful Master, and ho positively de dined re-election. Col. Fielder will prove a most worthy successor in that honorable office. FIREWORKS GO UP! Lowry & Son Hail Dangerous Rl&zo Christinas Eve. What might liavo proved a most disastrous conflagration inndo things mighty lively fur a time Christmas eve. While the gasoline lamp in (he doorway in front of Lowry & Soli's store whs being lighted about dusk, it overflowed and set fire to a bushel basket of fireworks selling just lirlow it. The exploding flro- works ignited the large assortment with which the windows were filled, nnd the situation was extremely dangerous lor a while; Nothing hut Mr. D J. Lowry's (iresendii of mind prevented the en.'ire shire from Ink ing fire. He ran from Hie rear of the store with u luge empty hex which ho held up before the flying balls of lire, ilius preventing them getting to the dry goods Mr. Ed Lowry had his right hand quite bully burned in helping lo put oat the fire and save the sleek. The Fite Department responded promptly, but fortunately did not have lo use their jiose. SCHEUER'S. THE BIG STORE. ’S In greater variety than ever. Not a garment in stoclc, however low the xtrice, but what comes up to tho standard of fashionable correctness. They are made right —made by the best man tailors, expressly to our order; we know the prices are all right. Children's and Misses’ Reefers. Every one once and a fourth hotter value than the price would suggest. - miilllllll lilllitiiiitinii.il 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 has been little short of phenomenal, and the fact that, it hits been profitable to buy of SCHEUER’S is evinced by our present large nnd always increasing patronage. We estahlised a record Inst'week of selling more FALL GOODS in a week than we ever did be fore so early in the season. We attribute it to the excellent se-. lection of stock and the wonder fully low prices. Our success of last week inspires us to still greater efforts. AVith additional quantities of new goods nnd over lower prices we expect to break the record of last week. IIIIIIW "" TYiEW' An immense variety to choose from at vory attractive prices. A Word About Silkd. A solid satisfaction awaits your view of the many popular silk values. An array of Silk beauty we are proud of, priced in such a maimer that they will quickly change their ownership. How About Furs ? Our line of FUR COLLAR ETTES and SOARFS is ready and prices exceedingly low. Blanhets.- Better buy your Blankets now, when tho cold weather comes we will be taxed to tho outmost. Why delay? Millinery. As indescribably beautiful dis play of which the chief charm is the dainty appropriateness of each individual nrtiole to the par ticular nge 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. APMINISTBATRIX SALE. Georgia, Polk County. By virtue of an order of the Court of Ordinary of mild county, will be sold ut public outory, on tho first Tuesday in January, 1001, at tho Court House in suld county, between the usunl hour* of sale, tho following real estate situato in Polk eouuty, -0a,, ton wit: Lots.pt land Nos. 450,480 and 481, in 2nd district and 4th sootion, containing 120 acres. Terms of sale, cash. This Ddcember 8,1000. Mrs. N. L. Hines, Admrx, of W. II, Hlnos, deceased. Pnv Jfour subscription to The Standard. Standard Office. I want to buy ail your old metals and bottles. Lonnie Casey. Mr. and Mrs. W. A, AVebb ate spending the week with relatives at Alpharetta. Mrs. W. E. Booz left Monday to spend the holidays with relatives ut Hogansville. Mr. Joe Camarata exchanged Christmas greetings with Atlanta friends yesterday. Mr. J. C. Brooks, of Tallapoosa, spent Christmas with his brother-in- law, Mr: A, C. Cobb. When you want your shoes- re paired promptly and well, tako them to G. E. Manning, the shoemaker. Mr. Paul Turner arrived home Friday evening from Emory College in Oxford to spend the holidays with home folks. Messrs. J. Mallory Hunt nnd Car den Bunn ‘arrived home Friday evening from the State University, at Athens, to spend the holiday va cation. I have two now G room cottages with city water and plenty of land attached, on Rockmart St., to rent by the year, aftYply to Mr. J. A. Wright. E. H. Richardson. Mr. M. C. Bobo left yesterday fi r Nashville after spending the holi days with ids famij.y. He is one of the popular traveling men, with headquarters in the Rock City. Wanted—Young man with busi ness qualifications and not afraid of work, ns partner in paying livery business. Only a little cash neces sary. The right man is main ob ject. T. H. Adams. WHY NOT? Select a Pair of HOUSE SLIPPERS ’ FOR A New Year’s Gift! WE HAVE THEfl IN SEVERAL COLORS, $1, $1.25, 1.50. J W""' HANDKERCHIEFS 1 Or one of those — THEN | Art Squares. AVe have a beautiful line RUGS 3 AVe can furnish these in different colors, DIFFERENT PRICES. FANCY SILKS, Make Acceptable Presents. FANCY LINENS SEE OUR LINE. For LADIES and mmrnw >GENTS. COLLAEETTES ARE NOT SO BAD FOR A GIFT. ;iCome in and See Our HOLIL AY OFFERINGS. COBB’S.