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She leraM and ^duertiser. Newnan, Ga., Friday, May 6m, 1887. WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,750. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF CITY AND COUNTY JA8. E. BROWN. Editor. The 8., O. & N. A. Extension. ~\Ve published last week a rumor to the effect that the Central Railroad authorities contemplated an early ex tension of the Savannah, Griffin and North AlabamaRailroadfrom Carroll ton to Decatur, Ala. Subsequent de velopments have shown that the ru mor is well founded, if the following special to the Atlanta Constitution of Tuesday can be relied on: “The directors of the Central Rail road, by a vote taken in New York a few days ago, decided not to build the Carrollton extension from Rome to Chattanooga. Several of tbedlrectore were in favor of this line, but the ma jority opposed it and It was decided not to undertake it. Another line was then proposed, stretching from Car rollton through Attalla to Decatur, Alabama, and a survey was at once ordered on this line. The surveying party will be put in the Held next week and a preliminary line run at ence to Decatur, Ala. At Decatur the new line will be met by the Illinois Central, which is now building from Milan to Decatur. This will give the Central system a new trunk line to the Northwest." This begins to look like business, and those acquainted with the motives that impel the movement can easily understand the necessity for extend ing the road to the point indicated. We shall see what we shall see. ANY deficiencies apparent on this page must be attributed to the illness of the editor, who has been laid up for several days with an attack of lumba go, sciatica, or some other UDpro- nouncable ailment equally prostrating in its effects. FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS. Palmetto. Mr. Editor:—The material for build ing Col. C. 8. Reid's hall is being laid on the ground. Work will begin to morrow. When completed it will be quite a beautiful structure. Our Mayor and Couucilmen have made great improvements on the streets of Palmetto, especially that leading to the cemetery. When this street is finished and the proposed work done at the cemetery, "Moral Hill” will bo one of the most beautiful burial places in this part of the Slate. The Council propuse to set out trom 3,000 to 6,000 Yutes and Shockley ap ple trees for shade on Lhs different streets inside the incorporation. Aside from the shade and beauty of these trees, they will be a considerable source of revenue to the town when they commence to bear fruit. The railroad authorities have re cently constructed two beautiiul parks here. When theshrubbery is set out and the walks graveled they will add greatly to the appearance of our Julie town. Rev. R. C. Rhodes started to Louis ville, Ky., on Wednesday. He goes as a delegate to the (Southern Baptist Convention. “Ripples,” 1 have a cow which will be two years old the 18th of May. She weighs 42U pounds, yields 2,'j gal lons of milk, Ironi wnicn is uiaue one full pound of butler every day. She is Jersey. How is this for a young cow ? Palmetto is noted for fine cows. There ale four cows in this place that Will give 16 gallons (128 pounds) ol milk a day. Mr. T. J. Bcarfieid’s cow yields five gallons of milk daiiy. Mr. W. M. Walthall's cow gives 4)4 gal lons, from which is made 2 pounds ol butter daily. Mr. E. L. Condor, of Texas, arrived at Palmetto with his family a few days ago He is a brother to the noted W. H. Connor, tne great drummer Mr. Condor lelt here tourteen years ago. He comes back looking almost as young and quite as light-hearted and cheerlul as when he left. He brings with bim a wile aud three Children. The ladies of Texas are well represented by Mrs. Condor. Every body is glad 'o see Luke. Mrs. Headdeu returned a few days ago from a pleasant visit to friends and relatives in Atlanta aud Mariet ta. Mrs. J. T. Beckman, Mrs. J. P Dean aud Mr. C. H. Killian went to Newnan Monday evening toatteud the concert at College Temple. Mrs. R. Cumuiing is visiting Mr, W. H. Parks at Banning, Ga. We are needing rain. Nemo. May 4th. Panther Creek. Mr. Editor:—In last week's Herald and Advertiser I notice that “Ve suvius” assails me in a very unkind wav for simply asking a legitimate question. As he is but the dupe of others, I can with some degree of hu manity look over his “splut-spurts,” (which spouts from a very narrow brain.) Who said anything about the little folks of Newnau?—or the big folks either, as for that? I didn’t. No one would have known that the little folks or the big folks of Newnan bad misbehaved while out on their ex cursion if tne poor duped ape had not told it;—but a hit dog will howl. I have do disposition to expose any one; hut if the facts must come your cor respondent, “Vesuvius,” will be con frooted by a host of reliable witnesses. Although he endeavors to justify him self and others, it can be proven that shots from Alabama slings were burl ed into private yards and agalRSt dwelling-houses, aud that several per sons came near being struck by the bullets, which are now on exhibition and can be seen if this statement, is doubled. And, if it should become necessary, this is not all that can be proven. I am satisfied the fathers and motberB of the little folks spoken of by "Vesuvius” would not have them misbehave on any occasion; but when some children get out from under pa rental oversight they will do some things that they otherwise would not. I am nut as illiberal as “Vesuvius” supposes. I love the innocent sports of cnildreu, but there should be rea son in all things. Bachelors are poo. excuses to take charge of children; tney'are void of paternal leeliugs. “Vesuvius” says I am “ripe for trea son, sirategems and spoils.” In an swering the above I would say that I have never rebelled but once against- tUe general government, aud rebellion at mat lime was general throughout this section. 1 have never tricked the government, or any individual; nor nave I plundered any private or pub lic office, nor entered into any conspi racy against the Jews. IVliu is more contemptible than one who would de stroy the character of another? Al though “Vesuvius" is behind the bush, yet we know who he is, aud will wait for another shot. Gran trill*. Mr. Editor:—Fishing excursions seem to be the pleasant order of the day. Messrs. John Shuttles and Zeke Yearger spent a pleasant day in Atlan ta this week. Mesdames White, Murphy and O’ Kelly spent Wednesday in your city. The town council has been quite busy the past week in repairing old bridges and renovating town property generally. About a dozen gentlemen went to day on a fishing trip to Starr’s Mill, near Senoia, and will be absent until Saturday. They went off gaily, and anticipate a pleasant recreation after long confinement in business. Dr. George Clower, near here, met with the misfortune of losing one of his mules lately. The emergency of the times on farms just now elicits a great deal of sympathy from his nu merous friends. Col. W. A. Post has returned from Savannah, where he has been on legal business. While there he made a com promise in i he celebrated Lambert case, that the railroad has been stren uously fighting for four yes rs. In tbe final disposition of this case tbe Col onel has abundantly benefited bis cli ent, and has added greatly to his es tablished reputation as a successful attorney. Mrs. Lambert receives ten thousand dollars in full sat isfaction of her claim. The sixteen hundred dollar fee of Col. Post is not over-oompeDsation tor tbe hard work performed and the signal success in which the case has terminated. Mr. Dixie White, au old Grantviile boy, and who now makes his head quarters in north Georgia in the ca pacity of a revenue officer, is on a fly ing visit to friends and relatives here. Dr. : Bradley, for two weeks past, has been assisting the Rev. Geo. E. Gard ner in a series of revival meetings at Baroeaville. Tbe present week he-is attending church services in Toccoa, Qa» In the same capacity. Dr. Brad- jn ]| much beloved, both as a man and minister of CbrDt, aud the more the people see and know of bim the more hi* good »ervk*s aw in demand. fUay 4th. AjibK- Prof. J. T. Reese and Miss Lilia Tompkins are married, ’Squire W. B. Richards performing the cerernu- uy. The next thing Mrs. “Ripples" needs worst is three or four sons-in- law. Our community is made to mourn the death of two of Coweta's oldest and bestcitizens, »hich occurred Iasi week. Mr. Ricbmoud Sewell, whose Illness was mentioned in a previous let ter, breathed his last on Thursday, April 28th, at his home in Cedar Creek district. Deceased was one of the first set lers of this county, having selLled near tbe place of his late resi dence in the year 1828. He raised a large family, cuusisliug of nine chil dren,all of whomsurvivehiiu. He had sixty-six grandchildren,forty of whom are now living. He began life in pov erty, but by hone6L licks and an intel ligent system of agriculture be accu mulated a good properly, but most ol it was swept away by the iate war. He was one the best men in the coun ty. A consistent member of the Bap tist Church at Macedonia, his Sabbatb walk was his every-day walk. His word was his bond. His delight was to feed Lite hungry and clothe the na ked, aud one of the rules of his life was to do unto others as be would have (hem do unto bim. His remains were interred in the quiet churchyard at Macedonia, by the side of the wife of his youth, aud near tbe grave ol bis biotber, William. Tbe funeral services were conducted by Rev. E B. Bariett, tbe pastor, who preached irom the text contained in the 7th chapter and 9th verse of Revelations. While the congregation sang lhai sweet and appropriate bymu, “We Shall Meet on That Beautiiul Shore,” trieuus and relatives look a last look at the familiar features of the dear de parted. Deceased was 79 years old at tbe time of bis death. Mr. Warren T. Jackson, another old landmark aud for several years past -upenutendeut of the County Poor Farm, died at tbe farm on Friday af- ■ ernoou last at 4 o’clock, of pneumo- uia, in tbe 67tb year oi bis age. No oeiter man ever lived ihau Brother Jackson. For fifty years he bad been au exemplary member of the Bap list Church, aud tbe object of hu whole Christian life was to do his du ty. During the last few days of bis illness his sufferings were severe, but he bore them with Christian fortitude io the last. The funeral services wer- performed by Rev. E. B Barrett, preaching fr<tm tbe 14ih chapter aud 13lh verse of Revelations. The death of these two estimable citizens leaves a void that will long tie felt, both by the church of which lie was so loyal a member and by the coinmnnity at large. Ripples. May 2d; Sharpsburg. Mr. Editor:—Stands of corn are un usually good a d cotton is comiug up uieely. Prof. V. A. Ham’s school is very large. He is assisted by Miss Angeline Lumpkin. Our debating club bad a public dis cussion lasi Fiiday night. Tbe sob ject was—“Resolved, That tbe South ern Slates bad a right to secede.” The speakers ou the affirmative side were M. H. Norris, Robert Smith, Tone North and J. D. Norris. Tbe nega live side was reprepreseuled by R. A. Farmer, Fred North and L. Z. John son. Prof. Ham, Robert Bohannon, Sr., aud M. Pollard acted as presi dents, who rendered tneir decision in favor of the affirmative side. The dis cussion was close and pointed and re flected credit upon tbe speakers. Af ter the debate the Sharpsburg String Band favored the club with some sweet music. Mrs. N. Pitman has bad her bouse nicely painted, which adds greatly to tbe attractiveness of the premises. Several new buildings bave been erected in our village recently, and other evidences of improvement are apparent. Messrs. Bee and Bob Bohannon are attending school at Bowden, Ga. Messrs. M. H. and J. D. Norris, of Midway, are going to school here. Prof. V. A. Ha_i went to Griffin last Saturday, to attend the funeral of his fatber-iu-law, Mr. C. F. Newtoo. Miss Annie Love, of Atlanta, paid Miss Allie North a visit last week. Mrs. Frances North la recovering from her recent illness. Little Johnnie Cole is quite ill with fever. Mr. J. J. Farmer, our clever Tax Receiver, is out on his annual rounds. April 30th. Scribbler. is fish-pond at Senoia. He secured a nice quantity of the desired species and now has them at borne. Mrs. Glenn O. Wyn« is quite aick. Her daughter. Mrs. E M. Smith, of Lowell, Carroll county, has been out to visit her mother aDd relatives in these parts. We weut to Flat Creek church on the first of May. Had quite an enjoy able time. All day service and s bas ket dinner that no wanderer, who has not been to the above mentioned place, can possibly form any conception of. Mr. Boykin from tbe"“Gate City” was there in the Sunday-school interest and delivered a lecture, to tbe great delight as well as tbe edificatinu of tbe lm- tceuee crowd. Subject—“Training of children.” We were pleased to see our old friend Mr. Duke Cole, of your city, out there. We are anxious that Prof. Wells come out and teach a singing school for us in Judo. Come, “Prof.,” you can get a fine class here. The crops in this section are looking well and the promise is good up to date. Prof. Beadles will give the people an entertainment in the way of an ex hibition, etc., at Line Creek High School on tbe 3d of June. You and your “devils” are invited, and you need not briDg your dinners. Tbe men la. this country are having a hard time fishing while tbe womeu are at work. E. J. B. May 2d. Corinth. Mr. Editor:—Out farmers are about through planting cotton and some have commenced chopping. Our more enterprising agriculturists are also plowing corn. The pic-nic season has opened most encouragingly. Hardly a week passes that we do not hear of a gathering somewhere in the county. We need rain, aud we want it right now. Judge J. B. Ware, after an illness of several days, is able to be out again. Mr. J. J. Jacason is experimenting with a new patent harrow. ’Squire J. F. Copeland’s war horse is still looking ahead lor better times. It seems that Cookeville is takiug the lead iu the matter of Justice Court litigation. Mr. H. L. Stevens was so unfortun ate as to have his leg broken on tbe 19th ull. He is doing as well as could be expected. The accident recurred at a lime when his services were very much needed iu bis crop; but the good people of the neighborhood, who are always willing to help those who try to help themselves, have rendeied valuable assistance iu pitching his crop for him. May 2d. Yen a. “Old Fogy.” Mr. Editor:—According to the bi- ble, when Christ bail been taken from the Disciples they were much con- louuded ana troubled to know wbai to do without their accustomed leader. But at length, yielding to the natural impulse of worried uature, one said: “1 go a-fisbtug;” aud soon another said, “I go, too.” Last week a parly «t six, in aud around Turin, decided to give the tension of nerve and mus cle relaxation by going down to Flint Kedron. Mr Editor:—We are all quiet along the line. Tbe long looked for rain has come, and spring has put on her most beautiful robe. I am tbe only thing that has not become more beautiful, and that is owing to the fact of my being perfect in that respect at all times. My wife looks a great deal prettier and so do tbe children. The reflection of verdure seems really be coming to them. In fact, sir, my whole family, wbeD they get on their Sunday clothes, resemble very much a sweet cluster of crab-apple blos soms. I see “Old Rip” still bas a good ap petite. Let us pray: “The Lord pity the people who have that man to feed.- Amen.” *- ; ~ • Mr. Joe Wynn is stepping high and coming down hard dn account of an other hoy atlils house. That is Six in succession Grandmother Brown, the centena rian of our community, ia thought to be some better. Col Hardy cameoot to them ill od the nit. and drew, off hi; pond fpr tbp v'se -of getting some sucker* lbr will confine this article to a recouutal of uiy own experience. We reached the river about 11 A. M., aud the first thing done was tbe selec tion of a suitable place for dinner. The cloth was spread and covered with a sufficiency of what is required to sat iety the “inner man.” Did you never observe that the very sight of a stream of water, and the fact of eating under tbe shade of leafy branches, fanned by the tresb, balmy breezes, increaseo one’s appetite? My surroundings had such au effect upon me, at least, and iu consequence I ate twice as much as I would have done under less enticing circumstances. Alter dinner 1 went to work, catch ing minuows and helpiug to put out the lines. About au Uour by sun this duly was finished and I drew out my niauket, spies . it ou the ground and lay down to refresh myself with a cnapter trom “By tbe Gulf of Mexico with Buskin,” ny Maurice Thompson; and as I lay there reading that charm mg piece, with the river gurgling along oy my side aud tbe slanting sunbeams sifting through the danciug leaves which formed a canopy above me— the beauty of my surrouudiugs bo hap pily harmonizing with the spirit of tbe narrative—I experienced a thrill of pleasure aud delight that will be long remembered. At midnight I embarked in the naueau for tbe purpose of “fishing tbe lines;” and as 1 plied tbe oar it began to rain. Tbe same gurgling of the flowing stream, the sound of tbe fall iug raiu, the piicb-like darkness, and the peculiar cast that tbe glimmering light of my lautero gave to the circle of my limited vision—with its circum ference of dense darkness, while its inner limits were pierced with drops of rain, glittering like diamonds a.- they fell—afforded a scene so wild and romantic as to deeply impress me. I slept bat little, and got wet besides, yet I relished tbe reckless dissipation of the occasion. Have you not had a similar experience iu the times agone? I do not iudulge in this sport often, and am thus enabled to enjoy it ail i he more when the conditions are fa vorable. I don't know when I have seen anything that interested me more tban the acoount of Capt. Tom Jones’ plan for raising a Sunday-school fund, and thiok it worthy of universal notice and adoption. The eminent practi cability of the scheme; the ideas and principles of financial astuteness in culcated in tbe youthful mind; and the mature foresight exhibited by the originator in suggesting the plan, is in every sense creditable to tbe good judgment and generosity of Capt. Tom. A man who has raised himself to the pinnacle of financial success by his own practical efforts,as be hasdoDe, caDnot fail to make an impression when he offers a suggestion of aDy kind—and tfieone here Doled does in finite credit to bis judgment and perspicacity. And, as a deduction from the plan herein set forth, I think it would be a good idea for a father to give his son, at the age of ten years, tbe sum of |10, say, aud let the son in vest it in some way that will yield a sure and steady return in the -way of profits, turniDg it over as rapidly and feasibly as possible until he becomes of age. Old Fooy. May 2d. nntll they gave back a glorious reflec tion. Those who knew and loved him need not to be told of his self sacrificing disposition, of his unvarying kindness to all, nor of the many other lovable traits of his noble character. From Florida, where he was when the end came, comes many touching incidents of his last few days on earth The letters from those with him to the last said— “In this hallowed room God's fall-orbed peace U shining with the stars. On head and hand, on brow and lip and eye On foiled arms, on broad, unmoving breast (in the white-handed floor on everything Rests the pa e radiance, while bendiur forms Stand all aronnd, loaded with precious weight Of Jewels, such as holy angels wear. “The man is dead!—and when nepassedawmy He blotted out no good, but left behind Such wealth ol faith, such store of love and trust. As breathe of Joy * * * Never conveyed to the enchanted soul. “Do men die thns? A nd Is it this to die? Think you that raptured soul, Now walking humbly In the golden streets, Bearing tbe precious burden of a love TOO great for utleranoe, or with hushed heart Drinking the music of the ransomed throng, Counts death an evil? We, who must still bear tbe cross, must oe resigned aud thiuk— “And If sometimes, commingled with life’* wine, We find the wormwood and rebel and shrink, Be sure a wiser hand than yours or mine Pours out this portion lor uur lips to drink, And if some friend we love is l>lug low Where human kisses cannut reach nis face. We must not blame the loving Father so, But bear our sorrow with obedient grace. And we shall shortly know that lengtnened breath Is not the sweetest gift God sends his friends, Aud that sometimes tne sable pall of death Conceals the lairest boon Is love can Send, God’s plans, like lilies, pure and white un fold. We must not tear the close shut leaves apart; Time will reveal the calyxes ol gold. When we shall clearly know and under- sis nd, I think that we shall say—God knew the beet-' L. R. Livingston, Ala., April, 1887. river on a fishing expedition. As to the result, J propose to allow each k couipauy wilI at OU(:e procee(1 w aillk mau to speak tor himself, a ad hence —...oral uvii< indinar» Struck Oil. While boring was in progress at Oil Springs about the middle of last week oil was struck at a depth of nut more than one hundred feet. The oil came up through the tubing and out at tbe top of the well. The well was closed lo await tbe coming of tbe president of tbe company, who arrived here Sunday, anu at once weut down to the Springs. A number of persons from Nacogdoches also went down, but wbeu tue cap was remuved they were not invited iu take parr- iu the eeie- monies. Not abashed by the request of tbe oil men lo retire, one of the par ty, whose curiosity aud gall are ab normally developed, remained lo wit ness the flow of oil, and his estimate is, that it' was at the rate of about a barrel every three minutes. Uf course, this is merely an off-hand estimate, aud the How may be greater ->r it may ue less. Tbe oil men are absolutely uon-cummuuicalive, aud it is impos sible to delerunue the true condition uf things. This much is certain, howev er, oil has beeu reached, aud it flows out of tbe well at a rapid rate. Wheth er it is there in paying quantities re mains to be determined by subsequeut developments. The fact that the several more wells, seems to indicate i hat-they have faith enough in the prospects to invest more money. Tbe above item is clipped from the Nucogdoches (Tex.) Star-Eeivs of the 22d ult. Accompanying the paper is a letter from Mr. G. M. L. Smith, brother of our fellow-townsman, Dr. C. D. Smith, in which he says: “Prepaialions are being made and large capital invested to work the wells. 1 have 350 acres of land in the centre of the Oil Lake. It is pro- uouuced the very finest petroleum. There is considerable excitement and lands are advancing. Tbe oil is said to be superior to tbe Pennsylvania product, aud exists iu as great quan tities. These are facts.” It is a wonderful instinct that tells youth of age, aud leacues the child of 6 Lbe weakness of the graudiaiher of 90. Tbe leuderuess aud care that mere infauts almost will display to ward the old mau whose epau uf lite is nearly dune make one oi tbe must interesting and pleasant of stuuies. Children nave a very clear aud shrewd conception of the difference between people of different ages. It dues not come down perhaps lo a year or. two, but decades make a difference. The cuild of five draws a decided distinc tion iu mauy ways betweeu the boy iu nis teens, lbe mau ut thirty, the mau ot middle lite aud the gray-haired grandfather, aud part of the instinct which produces that develops tbe same distinction with regaid to sex, aud is even finer iu application to women than to men. But it is curious bow lbe child recognizes the uuuugenariau, aud makes a Companion and au equal uf him, occasionally showing a sense of superiority. never known one to be drowned who was worth saving.” A man in Lexi ngton, Ga., wen t to law with his wife over the ownership of a bog worth $3. It seems the huaband had repeatedly declared that the hog belonged to bis wife when creditors were looking forsomethingto levy on, aud she used these creditors as wit nesses to establish her right to the porker. He had to give a five dollar bond in order to maintain posses sion. ENJOY LIFE. What a truly beautiful world we live in! Nature gives usgranduer ot moun tains, glens andocesDs, and thousands of means of enjoyment. We can de sire no better when in perfect health. but how ofteb do tbe majority of peo- S le feel like giving it up disheartened, iscouraged and worn out with dis ease, when there is no occasion for this feeling, a* every sufferer can easily obtain satisfactory proof that G-een’s August Flower will make them free from disease as when born. Dyspep sia and LiverComplaiDt are tbe direct causes of seventy-five per cent, of such maladies as Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick Headache, Costiventss, Nervous Prostraiion, Dizziness of the Head Palpitation of the Heart, and other dis tressing symptoms. Three doses of August Flowers will prove i's won dertur effect. Sample bottle 10 cents. Try it. A woman who keeps a boarding house ou Larned street called at polica headquarters yesterday, to complain (hat a gentleman boarder bad skipped bar house, leaving a bill unpaid. “He owes me about forty dollars and I want him caught," she added. “What kind of a person was h»?" asked the Sergeant. “Well, the day before be went away be offered to marry me te settle the bill. You can judge what cheek he has.” “And you refused?” “Yes—no—no, I didn’t!” she i claimed, as she blushed clear back to her ears. “It was all settled that we should be married, and that’s one rea son why I’ll pursue him to the end of (he earth. A man who’ll jump board bill and a marriage engage ment, too, is an outlaw who should be locked up.” SPRING MILLINERY NEWEST STYLES! LATEST FASHIONS! I am now receiving my Spring Stock of Millinery, including everything usually kept in a strictly first-class millinery estab lisbment, and cordially invite my friends to call and see me. My goods were bought In Baltimore and shipped direct, and I am better prepared than ever to offer inducements in th* Millinery line. Try me; am sure I can please you. Miss Cabrie Ball is with me again tills season and will be glad to serve her friends as as-often they may favor her with their orders MRS. R. M. BARNES. Newnan, Ga., April 1st, 1887. “MOTHERS FRIEND’ Not^only shortens the time of labor and lessens tbe intensity of pain, bat it greatly diminish^ es the danger to life of both mother and child and leaves the mother in a condition highly favorable to speedy recovery, and far less liable to Flooding, Convulsions, and other alarm ing symptoms incident to slow or painful labor. Its wonderful efficacy in this respect entitles it to be called The Mother’s Friend, and to be ranked as one of the lite saving remedies of the nine- teenth century. From the nature of tbe case, it will of course be understood that we cannot publish certifi cates concerning this remedy without wounding the delicacy of the writers. Yet we have hundreds ot such testimonials on file. 8end for our Treatise on “Health and Hap piness of Woman,” mailed free. BkAdfield Regulator Co., Atlanta; Ga Xailroab Sc^cbulcs. ATLANTA & WEST POINT R. R LOVING THOUGHTS On’the Life mud Demtfa of Albert Sidney Camp- Flown on the wings of rapture! Is this death? His hear, is still, his beaded brow is cold; His wasted breast struggles for breath no more, And his pale features hardened with the stress of Lire's resistance, momently subsides Into a smile, calm as a twilight lake Bprent with th» Images of countless forms.” Tbe above beautiful Does by Dr. Holland came into my mind, when it was torn by grief for our loved “Sid,” bringing sweet comfort. Afteralifeas whi'e, beautiful and kindly as bis, death comes only as a sweet benediction—a call from a lov ing Lord of the Feast to “come up higher.” As a boy, bis sunny, happy disposi tion; his unselfish care of others; bis kindness to children (of whom the writer was one) younger and weaker than himself; his great love for his mother—ail were Lead-lines of chap-, tere foretelling In no uncertain words what the book of his life Would con tain. For a great part of bis life the shad ow—no, it was no shadow to him —the roseate glow that precedes tbe rising of the sun of eternal Hie, thretf itsji^o prognd-b If the new liquor law proposed for Michigan goes into effect Itiat Stale will uut be the saloon keepers' Utopia to any great extent. The law pro videa for a $500 license aud fur the giving of a lioud amounting to not less ttiau $3,000, nor more than $6,000. If a hut-baud, wile, child, parent, guardian or employer Bhall forbid the sale ot liquor lo any person and auy barm come to tJat person by the sub sequent sale, actual or exemplary damages may be recovered from tbe boudsmen, none of whom can be at ail iutere .ted in tbe liquor business. No card, billiard or pool tables are to oe allowed iu bar-rooms, all of which are to be on the first floor uf buildings and without screens. Auy violation of the law is to be followed, not only by a forfeiture of tbe license money, but by a revocation of the liceuse. This law odcb executed will make its victims wish that Michigan prohibi tion had prevailed. A law bas been passed in Arkansas preventing farmers from morigagiog implanted crops. The American Cul tivator thus comments upou the law: “Tbe mortgaging of crops is a great evil throughout lbe South, and while it may seem rather arbitrary to inter fere with men by law in the manage ment of their own affairs, those who do not know better than to mortgage crops not planted sadly need some oue to take care of them. The farmer who cannot get what money he needs without resorting to such expedients had better give up farming until he bas earned money enough working for some one else to furnish him with ^.needed capital.” up the blight painty Is bis The monthly debt statement shows the decrease ot the public debt during the mouth of April to be $13,053,068.- 75; decrease of debt since June 30,1886, $83.965,623.56; cash in treasury, $460,- 105,896.40; gold certificates outstand ing, $94,434,485; silver certificates out standing, $137,940,430; certificates of deposit outstanding, $8,350,000; legal tenders outstanding, $346,6S1,016; frac tional currency (not includiugamnunt estimated as lost or destroyed,) $6,948,- 472.37; total interest-bearing debt, $1,103,458,368.72; total debt, $1,704,174,- 957.3S. ~ • “A-poqnd pf pluck is worth a ton of luck,” was one of President Gar field’s truisms. “Let not poverty,” he said, “ stand as an obstacle in yonr way. Poverty is uncomfortable, as I can testify; but in nine cases out of ten the best thing that can happen to a yonng man is.to be tossed overboard and he compelled to sink or swim for Wm*ar. Ib aB ary ujvdfeo&J birr* February 3d, 1887. Up Day Passenger Train—East. Leave Montgomery 7 35 a m 14 Grantviile 11 37 a n. 11 Puckett’s 11 50 a m 44 Newnan 12 03 p m 44 Palmetto 12 14 pm Arrive at Atlanta 1 25 p n> Down Day Passenger Train—West. Leave Atlanta 1 20 p “ Palmetto 220pm “ Newnan 2 47 p no *• Puckett’s. 3 02pm 11 Grantviile 3 13 pm Arrive at Montgomery 7 15 pm Uf Night Passenger Train—East. Leave Selma 2 35 p m Leave Montgomery.... 8 15 p m 44 Grantviile •. 12 25 a m 44 Puckett’s 12 40 a m 44 Newnan 12 52 am 44 Palmetto 1 18 a m Arrive at Atlanta 2 16 a i Down Night Passenger Train—West. Leave Atlanta 1? 20am 44 Palmetto 1 20 a m 44 Newnan l 49 am 44 Puckett’s 2 05 44 Grantviile 2 17 am Arrives at Montgomery 6 45 a nr Arrives at Belma 1100 am Accommodation Train (daily,—East Leaves LaGranee 7 00am Arrives Grantviile 7 50am 44 Puckett’s 805a 44 Newnan 8 23a 44 Powell’s 8 37a 44 Palmetto 8 56 a m 44 Atlanta 10 00 a Accommodation Train (daily)-West. Leaves Atlanta. 5 05pm Arrives Palmetto 609pm 44 Powell’s 627pm 44 Newnan 6 42pm • 4 Puckett’s.. 700pm 44 Grantviile 713pm 44 LaGrange 800pm CECIL GABBETT, C. H. Cromwell, !{ General Manager. Gen’l Pass. Agt. |j S. G. & N. A. R. R. No. I— Leave Carrollton 6 10 a m ArriveAtkinson.T.0 6 26 am '* Banning 6 42 a m 4 Whitesburg 7 00am 4 Sargent’s 7 18 a m 4 Newnan *7 40 am 4 Sharpsburg. l 8 30 a m 4 Turin " 4 Senoia 4 Brooks 4 Vaughns f . 44 Griffin No. 2— Leave Griffin ....11 40 am Arrive at Vaughns. 12 00 m 44 Brooks 12 16 pm 44 Senoia 12 60 pm 44 Turin 1 20 pm 44 Sharpsburg 135pm 44 Newnan ...215pm 44 Sargent’s 306pm 44 Whitesburg 326pm 44 Banning 842pm “ Alktnann, T.O 4 02 p. 44 twrrcUtoB * * '"wgi BaSu* w 3” % O W o «-* S' 3 ST w ® O < p r 5 •t <* l 8. - I f t o § C |- « 3 g 3 te i° & $ B a * 5 a < s: a a I ~ CO cr S' p f p a- S' OT. CO ►S' *8 -i p •— o p 3 a. o> 8 w s r*- 8 0 a O o o * n i—3 r- 1 ► >* er 0 r— I DC ■ a o cd o DC tn sr k: x ta 3 ta o § ta ta O 3 § M < 3 CW & z. » ~ 5' I go i 0 '-e O v; o 0 E. S. BUCHAfAf DEALER IN DRY GOODS *AND GROCERIES, SNEAD’S OT.t) STAND, WEST SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. NEW GOODS, Everythin! Selected with Care and BOUGHT FOR CASH. Wewllin,,.,, Atlanta Prices in anything in the Dry Goods line. uu Wc»t, NOTIONS AND NOVELTIES Of all kinds; also a full Une of BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, And a General Line of GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS. I also carry a full lint of CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE. MY GROCERY LINE IS COMPLETE. PURE GOODS AT LOW PRICES “SELL” 18 MY MOTTO. Come and see me and be convinced. If you don’t buy you will be treats nem.i. ». Grace is with the house and will be pleased to see his old friends. P°“‘4iy, w. c. E. S. BUCHANAN. NOW LOOK OUT! OR YOU WILL MISS A BARGAIN. I. P. BRADLEY Has tbe goods and they must be sold, for he wants the money. A splendid lin».| DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, BOOTS, SHOES, HaTs AND HEAVY GROCERIES, Cash or credit, on which the very lowest fieures are marked. Toe many joodi fo, the season. They must be sold at some price. A BIG LOT OF FRESH SPRINii WHITE AND STRAW GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY. A SPECIAL LINE OF CLOTHING, Guaranteeing Fit and Quality, on which I can Savo You Moaey. Oom»»«d see me and you will be sure to buy. Mfc D. P: Woodroof is with me and will welcome his friends. I. P. BRADLEY. WHAT SHALL WE DO TO BE SAVED? HOW CAN WE SAVE MONEY? The latter I can regulate; the former I can assist you In. I have on hand a large and well selected stock of SFRING GOODS, and they most le sold. My stock of SPRING CLOTHING , ant * please the most fastidious. Come and see*them^- Boys’ suits from Ute $*?;'*'?: a Suita from |7 50 to |20. All I want is a chance to show them;'—the goods will sell themselves. i *& lin , eof J? B X_?0 OI) S consists of Ginghams. Lawns, Muslins. Dress Linens, Table Dsm* tuk, Checks, Bleachings, Sheeting, Shirting—in fact, everything and anything in the wsjef staple Dry Goods and Notions. A big line of Men’s and Boys’ Straw Hats; can’t be beat in town for style or price. AI*e, a handsome lot of Men’s soft and stiff Hats. I sell the best hand-made Shoe in town for the money—both for Gents and Ladies’ Mf stock was selected with care and comprises all the late novelties and styles. A large lot ef medium grade Shoes always on hand. GROCERIES. My stock of Groceries consists of Corn, Meat, Flour, Meal, Syrup. Sugar, Coffee, and ev erything needed to refresh and sustain the inner man. This department is replenished evert week and all goods sold are guaranteed to be fresh and sound, or money refunded. Will sell low for Cash, or On Time for approved paper. Get my prices before buying elsewnere; I can make it to your advantage to do so. Greenville Street. j R HERRING. SPRING MILLINERY FOR THE MILLION! The Handsomest Display of Spring Millinery ever Seen in Newnan! The Prettiest Bonnets, the Shapeliest Hats, the Tastiest Trimmings, the Uandsoviest Assortment o/Ladies 1 Notions, and Everything Else in the way of Ladies' Head and Neckwear! I am now receiving daily large invoices of fine goods direct from New York. compri*j B 5 the very latest novelties in the Millinery line, and shall replenish th»* same every wc«kdun»< the season. I respectfully invite an inspection of my goods and a fair comparison of price*- 1 cannot be undersold, and am bound to please. Thanking my friends for their generous patronage in the past, I respectfully ask a contls* noe of the same, which I hope to merit by dealing only in first-class goods and selWjJ* 1 ing prices. Give me a trial. MRS. J. S. WILLIAMS- MY SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK IS COMPLETE. SUITS FOR MEN, BOYS AND CHILDREN IN ENDLESS VARIETY. PRICES GUARANTEED LOW AS THE LOWEST. SUITS MADE TO ORDER. GEORGE MUSE, 38 WHITEHALL STREET, ATLANTA, GA. B. F. KING. CONTRACTOR,BUILDER AND REPAIRER NEWNAN, GEORGIA. WILL TAKE CONTB1CT8 OR SUPERINTEND BUILDINGS IN TOWN OR COUNTY AT REASONABLE PRICES. SATIS- FAcmcm onuuurasBP. 99