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WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,760.
OFFICIAL ORGAN OF CITY AND COUNTY
JAS. E. BROWN. Editor.
A Distinguished Visitor.
General Manager Belknap, of the
Central Railroad, arrived in the city
this morning en route to Carrollton
and stopped over several hours. He
is traveling in his private car and isac'
companiedonlyby bis wife and private
secretary. The party will leave for
Carrollton about 11 o’clock by special
train, returning to-night. Mr. Bel
knap goes to that place for the purpose
of putting a corps of surveyors on the
route of the proposed extension of the
Savannah, Griffin and North Alabama
Railroad from Carrollton to Decatur,
Alabama. The surveyors are already
on the ground and will begin work at
once.
Major U. B. Wilkinson, one of the
directors of the Savannah, Griffin and
North Alabama Railroad, will acconi'
pany the party to Carrollton and re
turn, by invitation of Mr Belknap
Give it a Fair Trial.
Since the Inter-State commerce law
went into operation on the 5th nit
the people have been so engrossed in
studying the intricate provisions of
the measure as a whole, and tryiDg to
reconcile the distracting ambiguities
of the several sections separately, but
little thought has been given to the
probable effect that a fair and impar
tial enforcement of the law would
have upon the smaller towns through
out the country. Iu ibis State, Atlan
ta, Macon. Augusta aud Columbus
have already joined in a request to
the Inter-State Commission for the
suspension of the fourth clause of the
Act;—or, as it is getting to be famil
iarly known, the “long and short
haul” clause. Leading railroad towns
in other States have taken similar ac
tion, and, except in two or three States
where no such request was preferred
the Commission has agreed to a genet
al suspension of the clause for the pe
riod of ninety days. Before the ex
piration of the term iudicated a con
certed effort will be made by tbe larger
towns throughout tbe country to in
duce a permanent suspension of the
section, and if no counter petitions are
filed by interested communities it is
not improbable that the Commission
will at least consent to a further, if not
an indefinite, suspension.
Now, this is just what the iuterior
towns do not want. By "Interior
towns” we mean the country towns
which, by reason of their isolated sit
uation, are forced to submit to burden
some freight rates iu competilio » with
towns that enjoy special advantages
in the matter of shipping facilities,
Whatever of good or of practical utility
that may have been originally claimed
for the measure by its projectors is
contained in the fourth clause, and its
suspension would virtually amount to
emasculation. There should be united
opposition to the suspeusion of any
part of tbe law until it has been fairly
tested. It was not designed for tbe
exclusive benefit of the larger towns,
as might be inferred by tbe action uf
the cities mentioned iu tbe foregoing
paragraph, but was proposed for the
relief of tbe whole people; and this
result can only be secured by enforc
ing the provisions of the law strictly
and impartially.
Appreciating the benefits that will
likely accrue to our town from the
impartial enforcement of the law,
therefore, and desiring a fuller know!
edge Of the practical workiugs of the
plan, our citizens and business men
have determined to memorialize the
Inter-State Commission on the sub
jent. To this end a public meeting
will be held at the Court-house to
night, at which time such action will
be taken as may be necessary to bring
the matter properly before the Com
mission. A full attendance is desir
ed.
A Merited Compliment.
The Rome Courier makes the fol
lowing complimentary reference to
Hon. John VV. Maddox, the new Judge
of the Rome Circuit, w-nich we in
dorse most heartily. Judge Maddox
is one of the risiug young men of
Georgia, whose public services for ten
years past have been of a character
that justly entitle him to recognition
and eminence, and his reeent eleva
tion to the State judiciary ismost grat
ifying evidence of the esteem in which
he is held by. the people. Says the
Courier:
As the first term of Floyd Superior
Court, over which Judge Maddox has
presided, is about to come to a close, it
will be gratityiug to his many friends
all over the Slate who supported him
so warmly for tbe position to learn
that he has fully justified their high
estimate of his ability aud fitness in
every way for the place by his course
on the bench and in the very gener
al satisfaction he has given tbe bar
and the people wherever he has held a
court in his circuit.
The leadlug members of the Rome
bar are unanimous in their expres
sions of satisfaction with him as au
able, conscientious and impartial
Judge. One <>f the oldest and ablest
members of them, speaking of Judge
Maddox, voiced tbe general sentiment
when be said: “I tbiuk he has bus
tained himself all around the circuit,
giving satisfaction to both the people
and the lawyers. He is a man of
quick apprehension, fine ability,excel-
_ lent memory, attentive to tbe conduct
’ of the cases before him and very clear
in his charges to the juries.” Those
who opposed his election as Judge are
equally warm in their expressions of
satisfaction with his course as those
who zealously supported him. In the
last four weeks he has dispatched the
business of the court with great rapid
ity as well as impartial fairness in all
cases that have come before him.
His decisions, like his charges,' are
commended as models of lucidity and
terseness. Thoroughly competent in
ability, conscientious, honest, impar
tial and with cliar convictions of
right and justice, as admitted by ail,
Judge Maddox has in him the stufLof
which the best and most honored
Judges are made, and we predict for
him a brilliant career.
New Railroad Mileage for the Tear.
From January 1 to May 1 there were
laid in the United States no leas than
l,8f4 miles of new main track, on six
ty-five different lines, in twenty-nine
States and Territories. This is an ad
dition of 624 miles during the last
month, and shows a total which has
never before been equaled during the
same period, with tbe exception of tbe
first four months of 1882, when some
2,309 miles of new track were reported.
The total length of new lines for that
year—1882—wax 11,568 miles, by far
tbe greatest mileage laid in any one
year. Daring tbe first four mouths of
1886 the Railway Age’s reports show
ed only 666 miles of track laid, al
though the total mileage for that
year was about 8,200 miles. There
have already been laid this year about
three and one-third times as much
mileage as was credited to the corres
ponding months of lest year, and
more than one-half as much as the
new mileage for the entire year 1885.
While the effect whi-h the Inter-
State Commerce law will have upon
new construction is still a matter of
some doubt, we now feel warranted,
after taking a survey of the entire field
and noiicing the great number of en
terprises either in progress or pro
jected, in venturing the prediction
that the complete record for the year
1887 will show an addition of at least
10,000 miles of new railway, with the
possibility that it may reach 12,000 or
15,000 miles. Indeed, tbe probabili
ties now seem to indicate that tbe
railway building during 1887 will ex
ceed that of any previous year.
Figures printed in the Methodist
Tear Book show that on January 1,
1687, Methodism throughout the world
numbered 35,000 traveling preachers,
and 5,320,000 members. In the Uni
ted States there are 27,000 traveling
preachers, and 4,000,000 members, and
a population of over 15,000,000, or more
than one-fourth of tbe population ot
the entire country—50,000,000. The
Methodist Episcopal Church alone
numbers in the United States 12,800
traveling preachers aDd 2,000,000
members, baviug 20,000 churches,
worth $77,000,000 ; 7,500 parsonages,
worth $11,000,000; 144 college and oth
er school properties, worth, including
endowments, §15,000,000; making a to
tal of $103,000,000.
During tbe rain last night tbe moon
shone very brightly and the outlines
of a rainbow were distinctly observed.
Such phenomena*are of rare occur
rence. Vincent.
May 10th.
Hon. J. T. Willis, Judge of the
Chattahoochee Circuit, died suddenly
last Friday from a stroke of apoplexy.
Ex-Gov. Ja8. M. Smith has been ap
pointed by Governor Gordon tofill tbe
vacancy until a permanent successor
can be elected by tbe Legislature.
Dr. J. B. McFerrin, one of the
most prominent Methodists of the
South, died at his home in Nashville,
Tenn.,*on Monday last. At the time
of his death he was general manager
of the Methodist Publishing House.
The Hartwell Sun says "all of the
millionaire-manufacturers of the Uni
ted States are in favor of a high pro
tective tariff,” and adds: “God bless
the rich—the poor can beg.”
Governor Gordon bas issued an
order revoking all rewards for fugi
tives issued from the Executive De
partment prior to January 1st, 1886.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
Palmetto.
Mr. Editor:—J. Bland Smith died
at his home near Palmetto last Fri
day. He was 29 years old. Hisdeatb
as unexpected, as be had been sick
but a few days. He bad mauv friends
in tbe county who sympathize with
bis family in this affliction.
“The hand of the reaper
Takes the ears that are hoary,
But the voice of the weeper
Walls manhood In glory.”
The pic-Dic at Holleman’s Spout last
Friday was voted a success by those
who attended it. Mr. O. L. Kelly, tbe
orator of the day, won golden opin-
ions from all. His addresj was well
written and gracefully delivered. Sev
era! other short speeches were made,
tbe dinner was abuudant, and every
thing passed ofi pleasantly.
Quite a crowd front both Sabbath-
chools at this place will pic-nic iu
Fairburn on May 20th.
The colored people here are prepar
ing for a big pic-nic at Johnson’s mill
on Friday, May 13th.
Mr. and Mrs. A N. Brittain, of An
tioch, Ga., who are visiting tbe family
f Mr. W. M. Walthall, will go home
Friday.
Mrs. Tuscan), of Atlanta, spent sev
eral days in Palmetto this week, :
euest of the Misses Stipe.
Miss Tippora Harrell, who is teach
ing at McDonough, spent Saturday
and Sunday with her mother and sis
ters in Palmetto.
Corn and cotton are looking well,
notwithstanding the dry weather.
Wheat, oats and gardens are needing
rain. Nemo.
May 11th.
Mr. Editor .-—After a drouth of six
weeks we were visited with a fine
rain last night, accompanied with
considerable wind and bail. No dam
age, so far as I have been able to
learn.
Growing crops appear to be in i
bealtby condition, and cotton chop,
ping is now the order of the day. The
cotton acreage has been increased pos
sibly ten per cent, over last year, and
the corn acreage no doubt decreased iu
corresponding ratio.
We may now expect warm weather
aud plenty of rain, which will force
vegetation forward very rapidly—and,
in consequence, the busy farmer will
only be conspicuous on our streets by
his absence.
The railroad excitement bas pretty
well subsided and we can only hope
for more favorable developments in
tbe future.
Rev. E. Culpepper has been quite
sick, but was so far recovered as to be
able to fill bis appointment at the
Baptist church last Sunday.
Mrs. N. G. Connell, who has been
in declining health for some time, we
are glad to know is now improving.
Mr. Hugh Brown, who has been
visiting his parents here, has been
quite sick. We are pleased to state,
however, that his condition is now
very much improved.
We regret to hear of tbe serious ill
ness of Mrs. Dr. B. F. Hodnett and
hope boor to announce her convales
cence.
There are no other serious cases of
illness in the community, so far as
we have been able to learn.
Mrs. 8. A.-Fall, who spent the win
ter with her daughter. Mrs. Hitch, in
Brooks county, Ga., has returned to
Senoia and will spend several months
with her children here.
Mrs. Georgia Sutton, who has been
spending some time with her parents
here, left several days ago for her fu
ture home near Greenville, Ala.
We bad the .pleasure of meeting
Capt. Dan Swint, of your city, this
week. He is deservedly popular
with the people of this section and
we are In fovor of retaining him In his
it office just as long as be wants
Grantvilla.
Mr. Editor:—“Cotton choppers”
are in demand.
The newly repaired street lamp#
give forth brilliant lights and are a
vast improvement over the former.
A partridge committed suicide last
Sabbath by flying against the Hotel
de Sewell.
Miss Dean, of Palmetto, is visiting
her brother, Mr. J. E. Dean, of this
place.
Miss Jessie Zellars spent a day or
two at home recently. She has re
turned to Shorter College.
All Grantville will unite in the ob
servance of "Children’s day” pic-nick
ing a few miles from town on Friday.
SuDny South White, called “Dixie”
for short, was at borne a few days last
week. His many friends were glad to
welcome him home.
Tbe fishing party Ithich left here
for Starr’s Mill last Wednesday re
turned Friday morning—a lot of sleep
ier, if not happier and wiser men.
They caught enough to eat, but none
to bring home to their wives and chil
dren.
Mr. M. H. Smith and lady have gone
to Salt Springs, hoping, to improve the
health of the latter.
Uncle Billy Sewell, of LuthersviHe,
was in town last Wednesday. He is
as jolly and can laugh as loud as ever,
especially when he has such an able
assistant as Uncle Bob Word. The
two make a team.
Prof. S. E. Leigh, aided by Miss Sal-
lie Cotter, assistant teacher, and by
Mrs. J, D. Moreland, teacher of music,
is making preparation for the cloeing
exercises of hit school. Tbe faet that
this trio are eugaged iu tbe work ia
sufficient guaranty that they have in
store a rare treat for the public.
Some larmers are complaining tor
lack of "stands” of cotton; others say
they have plenty; some want rain,
and others do not; some want it to
make cotton come up; other who have
it up waDt dry weather so as to get
their cotton chopped;—and so it goes.
Messrs. J. W. Colley and S. H. Hill
have recently-.purchased a bicycle
each, and they spin around at a rapid
rate. It was like witnessing the an
tics of a beginner at a skating rink to
see Jim in his efforts to subdue tbe an
imal. It performed with him after
the style of a "trick mule,” to tbe
great amusement of tbe crowd. Mr.
Hill rides well. He went to Hogans-
ville and back last Tuesday.
“Old Aunt Cassiday,” who is nearly
a hundred years old, is lying very low
and before this notice is read she will
have passed away. She was a most
remarkable woman in many respects,
aud until recently has attended to ac'
done all ber bouse work.
Mrs. J. H. Covin, accompanied by
Mrs. J. C. Smith, of Hogansville,
spent the day with Mrs. Geo. A. Car
ter last Saturday. Abden.
May 12th.
Puckett Station.
Mr. Editor:—May is considered
pleasant month, but tbe household of
Mr. Arthur Camp has been made un
usually cheerful by the presence of
twin daughters. They are said to be
exactly alike.
On account of tbe declining health
of Mr. Jno. W. Houston’s wife, be
moved to Salt Springs last week. Mrs.
Houston’s mother (Mrs. Benton)
moved there last year, and ber test!
mony as to the curative properties of
the water encouraged the move.
Mr. Jefl Young lost a valuable mule
last Friday. It is a serious loss at
such a busy season of tbe year.
The Misses Leigh, of Newnan, and
Miss Lilian Evans, of White Oak, are
visiting in this community.
Mrs. Wm. Brannon is expected
home soon. Her health has been
much improved since she went to AI
abama.
The exercises of tbe school here on
the 30ih ult. were too interesting to
pass unnoticed, if they are passed over
a week. So many deserve special no
■ ice that, for lack of space, wewilloDly
mentiou tbe debate by four of the
school. Tbe question was—"Have in
ventions benefited tbe laboring class
es 7” Misses Minnie Moore aud Jas
Cureton were on tbe affirmative.
Young Jackson and Robert Moore on
i be negative. They wrote their speech
es without belp, and I must say the
debate would have been creditable to
older heads. The committee decided
in favor of the affirmative.
The children of tbe Sunday-school
were anticipating rest aud pleasure at
a union pic-nic at Lutbersville next
Saturday, until they beard of mea-des
at that place. Those who have not
bad the disease feel sadly disappoint
ed.
Farmers are shopping cotton. Some
have splendid stands. A. F. S.
May 10th.
of rain, accompanied with wind and
hail, bat not enough rain fora
son.”
Mr. James Hainea, of Sharpabarg,
is in declining health.
Borne of tbe farmers have gone over
their cotton with a chopping that does
bat little good.
Col. Farmer, of your city, paid a via-
it to kindred and friends in this vicin
ity last week.
Mrs. C. L. Moses, of Newnan, is on
a visit to friends and relatives in this
neighborhood.
Mrs Blake Shell is the first of our
neighbors to have fried spring chiek-
May 10th.
R. A. T.
Powellville.
Mr. Editor:—The pic-nic stSmith’i
mill last Thursday was a most pleas
ant occasion. Gloomy sky and drip
ping clouds seemed at early morn to
poitvnd a rainy day; but in due lime
the silver lined cloud appeared. A
select crowd assembled, and happiness
and mirth claimed tbe hours.
Some choice fish added greatly to
the repast. Among tbe -visitors were
Misses Annie Powell, Ida Hoggins,
Mamie Arnold, and Maude Hughen.
Memorial exercises in Newnan
were well attended by the people of
our village. All were delighted w' '
Mr. Smith’s scholarly oration.
Mrs. George Powell visited the Cap
ital last week.
Miss Florence" Leigh was tecent-ly
the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. M
Red wine.
Our SuDday-school still flourishes.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bridges took charge of
the senior class last Sabbath. All are
proud of such a worthy successor of
the former efficient teacher,' Mr. W.
A. Smith.
Andrew aDd Jones Chapel were
well represented at Mt. Carmel quar
terly meeting, and are unanimous in
pronouncing tbe people there most
pleasant and hospitable entertainers.
In that neighborhood lives the wid
ow of Marcus Nall, the gallant Major
of the 41st Georgia Regiment, killed
at Jonesboro.
Fragrance of flowers and sweetness
of bird-song seem heralding the ap
proach of summer. The earth is
again throbbing with quickened puls-
. bat yet no rain—and tbe farmer
is engaged in "burrowing" scenes.
May 10th. *
present
Turin.
Mr. Editor:—A little daughter of
Rev. H. S. Rees was so' unfortunate a
few days ago as to have an arm broken
by falling from tbe stage mt tbe school-
house. For eight years this little girl
was unable to walk, from a protracted
illness, and she waa a confirmed in
valid until a few months ago, when
she began again to walk. She has
been able to walk but a short distance
at a time, however. During ber long
illness she was a great sufferer and
tbe painful casualty mentioned above
adds still further to her suffering*.
Tbe parents of the afflicted child are
deeply grateful for the manifestations
ol sympathy extended by their neigh
bors and friends.
Rev. Mr. Rees is also suffer! ig with
rheumatism in the arm and shoulder,
which causes him much pain and anx
iety.
. The singing at “Standing Rock”
was well attended last Sunday.
The Sabbatb-echool at Starr’s Mill
has an interesting membership. Mr.
Wm. Gay is superijtendent and Mr.
Lee A mall, secretary.
The formers of Fayette county are
eloae up with their work.
Panther Creek.
Air. Editor:—Prof. Allen’s school
pic-nicked at Sewell’s mill last Satur
day. Neither I nor my appetite got
there; hut I learn from those who at
tended that there was a large crowd,
aDd a bigger dinner bas never been
enjoyed in the community. The
young folks eDjoyed themselves fine
ly boat-riding, while the older ones
found equal enjoyment in seeing the
children all so happy. Mr. Will Per
ry, of Newnan, entertained the crowd
riding his bicycle until the thing
threw him off, braisiDR him considera
bly- He had the sympathies of ths
crowd. Think if I owned a bicycle I
would lead it around a while until it
cooled off before mounting it- This
event marked the close of the spring
term of the school at Macedonia. The
exercises will be resumed the first
Monday in July. This is the next
best term ever taught at Macedonia,
and the second bent country school in
the county. The school at Islam num
bered a few more pupils than Macedo
nia, but they were equal in other re
spects. Tbe parents «f Panther Creek
and Cedar Creek districts have every
eause-to be proud of their childrau.
God bless them all.
Mr. James Doster ia in feeble health
Elder T. M. Foster will preach at
Roscoe on the fourth Lord’s Dav in
this month, at 4 p. m. Feet-washing
at Macedonia on the second Sunday in
June.
The pulpit at Macedonia has been
moved back to the end of the chuich,
and looks as natural as ever.
I was shown two tracks tbe other
ay that were made in tbe mud 42
years ago by a dog; also, a child’s
track made at the same time.
I would say to brother “Nemo” that
his is a fine cow, but 1 could judge her
butter-producing qualities better by
tasting the butter. There are lota of
butter cows these days. Mrs. "Rip
ples” has one, and frequently before she
gets through milking lumps of butter
as large as guinea eggs will appear on
the surface of tbe milk. So I think a
cow that does her own churning is tbe
best of all. This cow is one-half Jer
sey, and scrubby at that. Trot out an
other town cow, brother “Nemo.”
A citizen of the neighborhood mis
took Jake Petty for Prof. Ed. Beadles
the other day. The Professor will be
mad when be hears of it, I know.
Mr. E. S. Daniel lost a fine mule a
few days ago. Grubs.
Plenty of old field strawberries get
ting ripe.
i was in Newnan the other day and
the editor forgot to make mention of
tbe fact in bis paper. I got behind a
good dinner at Hon. P. H. Brewster’s,
though, which was far better than an
emrty notice.
Born—at Dr. J. R. Sewell’s, a boy.
At E. C. Palmer’s It was not a boy.
May 9th. Ripples.
Isuthersrille.
Mr Editor:—Mrs. Carley died Sun
day night from an attack of pneumo
nia: She leaves a husband aud two
small children.
Judge J. W. Black’s condition is not
improving.
Mr. Jim Scogin has moved into his
new house. Tbe ashes of bis old home
have hardly bad time to cool.
A light rain fell Monday night.
Measles and mumps are raging in
our community.
Mrs. N. H. Upshaw, who has been
sick for quite a while, is slowly im
proving.
Graud preparations are on foot for a
uniou Sabbath-school pic-nic here
next Saturday. A most pleasant oc
casion is anticipated.
Mr. J. W. Fuller's horse strayed off
Sunday night, and after a two days'
search be was found at Tom Benton’s,
near Puckett Station. Muggins.
May 12tb.
D. H. DOUGHERTY & CO.,
ATLANTA, GA.
DID YOU EVER
Hear a rifle shot ring onton the morning air? Well, it has a clean-cut crack that
“gets there” over tbe h’lla and makes you know what it means. Now just listen
to the crack of our old army musket to-day and yon’ll hear something whizz
through the air.
We shall confine ourselves to a small space to-day, for fear we fly the track, and
besides, when we say so much, it la more difficult to recollect what we have said.
This week we are going to sweep the deck in
WHITE GOODS, LACES, DRESS GOODS
AND PARASOLS,
and as to Table Linens, we want to tell you confidentially, and kind o’ eai>y at that,
that we have some fat things for yon. We are no shrimps; we are here for busi
ness, and we are determined t j pour iu hot shot until we are fully recognized as the
live business honse of this country. Our house is full of intelligent drives and bar
gains, and we we promise to keep before yon something in tbe way of solid comfort
all the seasoa. It will do you good to eall and see us at any time; for we cannot
tell you ourselves to-day where lightning may strike to-monow
WHITE GOODS.
On many lines of these we save you 25 per cent. We lead the State in low prices.
LACES.
Call for these goods and see what we are selling. Immense drives in white
and figured Lawns.
PEARL BUTTONS.
Buy these goods of D. fl. Dougherty * Co.
DRESS GOODS, SILKS, VELVETS AND TRIMMINGS
The fact of the business is, we’ve been looking around for something that iBn’t
a bargain, and we conclude that we have nothing but bargains.
Nobody can possibly touch ns on these goods or any other; and as for
SHOES
why, we sweep up the deck with the whole kit and kerboodle of them. Our So., 25c.
and 50c. Slippers; our 75c. Newport Ties; our $1, $1.25. $1.50 and $2 Shoes for
ladies, beat tbe world, and our $3 men’s Gaiter is ahead of anything. Come early.
We are always crowded.
D. H. DOUGHERTY & CO.,
ATLANTA, GA.
E. S. BUCHANAN,
DEALER IN DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES,
SNEAD’S OLD STAND, WEST SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE.
NEW GOODS,
Dapllwu
Mr. Editor:—The people of this
community have been looking and
wishing for riln for some time, and
last night it pleased tbe Lord to bless
us with a gracious season. Every
thing seems revived and refreshed
this msrning. The people look
better, feel better, and if they are
not better they should be.
It seems that onr formers generally
have taken'it into their heads to raise
what they Deed at home this year and
let tbe West and North alone. Se
mote it be.
Mr. J. F. Copeland would like to
know who gave him the counterfeit
dollar. Tbe man who did so can get
it back if be wants it.
An interesting meeting was held at
the Baptist church here on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday last. Tbe min
isters in attendance were Rev. R. H.
Jackson, Rev. F. J. Amis, Rev. J. M.
Hood aDd Rev. Mr Carson.
Tbe health of this community is
good, so far as we can learn.
We understand that Mr. George
Caldwell, of Coweta, is in very feeble
heal h. Mrs. Nancy Skipper is also
quite sick. She is now confined to
her bed, and if she lives a few months
longer she will have attained ber 90th
year. Any assistance rendered in the
way of food or aparel will be greatly
appreciated by this afflicted woman.
May 10th. Yuba.
Mr. Editor:—Riverside, the place
from whicb I write, is situated about
one mile and a half from Corinth, in
Heard county, on-the left bank of
New river, and commands a magnifi
cent and picturesque view of tbe sur
rounding country. Here can be found
some of the most fertile lands in Mid
dle Georgia. Our swunps are heavily
timbered, which offers superior in
ducements for the manofaetureof lum
ber. Gold and iron ore have been
found in limited quantities. As a
class, our farmers are thrifty, energet
ic and prosperous. To those seeking
pleasure, our locality offers advan
tages that cannot be surpassed. Tbe
rippling waters of New river abound
in fish of tbe various species. Here
tbe fisherman can angle for the finny
tribe to bis heart’s content.
Our farmers were blessed with a re
freshing rain last Monday night, caus
ing tbe young plants to put forth with
renewed vigor.
Most of our agriculturists are well
up with their work.
Corinth literary school and the sur
rounding country will hold their an
nual pic-nic at Brown’s bridge next
Friday, the 13th. Ye editor and fam
ily are respectfully invited to attend.
Mr. Henry Summers and his excel
lent lady, of Coweta, were visiting rel
atives in this neighborhood last week.
We have a young man in onr midst
who has never taken a chew of tobac
co nqr a drink of whisky, and has nev
er smoked a cigar.
We learn that Prof. Nall will have
an exhibition at tbe close of bis school
in June. In behalf of tbe school we
can promise the people a pleasant en
tertainment, as Prof. Nail usually
makes a success of bis exhibitions.
51 ay llth. Calamity Jim.
severe Coughs, Croup, Asthma,,Pneu
monia, and in fact all throat and lung
diseases. No person ean use it with
out immediate relief. Three doses
ill relieve any case, and we consider
it the duty of all druggists to recom
mend it to the poor, dying consump
tive, at least to try one bottle, as 80.0U0
dozen bottles were sold last year, and
no one case where it failed was report
ed. Such a medicine as tbe German
Syrup cannot be too widely known.
Ask your druggist about it. Sample
bottles to try, sold at 10 cents. Regu
lar size, 75 cents. Sold by all drug
gists and dealers, in the United States
and Canada.
TOBACCO,
TOBACCO,
TOBACCO,
TOBACCO,
TOBACCO,
TOBACCO,
TOBACCO.
J. G. SHANNON
Haa made a big trade and taken pay In
TOBACCO,
WHICH MUST BE SOLD. COME AND
BUY IT
CHEAPBR than the manufacturer
made it.
«£KM. PER than tbe wholesale man
you from 25 to 50 per cent. Come and lay in a
year's supply.
My stock of Dry Goods. Groceries,
Shoes.etc., which is full and complete, for sale
at cost.
J. G. SHANNON.
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
lishment, 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
the Millinery line. Try me; am sure I can
please you.
Miss Cabbie Ball is with me again this
season and will be glad to serve her friends as
as often they may favor her with theirorders
MRS. R. M. BARNES
Newnan, Ga., April 1st. 1887.
BRADFIELD’S
An Infallible specific for
- all the diseases peculiar to
■ women, each as painful or
; suppressed Menstratlon,
■ Fallingofthe Womb.Leu-
• oorrhcea or Whites, etc.
ASTONISHING SUCCESS.
It is the duty of every person who
turn used Bosches's German Syrup to
oae op wire towr wont, ]gt iu wonderful qualities be known to
On Mob day night wo hid $ sbowcftr their friend* in curing CofttynnpttoD,
ATLANTA HOME
INSURANCE CO-,
ATLANTA, GA.
CAPITAL, - $200,000.00
Strictly a Home Institution,
Seeking Home Patronage.
Owned and Controlled by Well-known Geor
gians of Unquestioned Financial Ability.
Solvency undoubted. Patronize and help
build it np.
CONSERVATIVE
In every respect, seeking only flrst-claas
FEMALE
CHANGE OF LIFE.
If taken during this crit-
; leal period, rreat suffering
■ and danger can be entire-
• ly avoided.
REGULATOR!
Send for our book containing valuable in
formation for women. It will be mailed ftee
to applicants.
Bkaoftbi.d Regulator Co., Atlanta, Oa.
Everything Selected with Care and BOUGHT FOR CASH. We will
Atlanta Prices in anything in the Dry Goods line.
NOTIONS AND NOVELTIES
Of all kinds; also a full line of
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
And a General Line of
GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS.
I also carry a full line of
CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE.
MY GROCERY LINE IS COMPLETE.
PURE GOODS AT LOW PRICES
"SELL” IS MY MOTTO.
Come and see me and be convinced. If you don’t buy you will be treated nniu.i. —
Grace is with the house aud will be pleased to see bis old friends. Politely. W. C.
E. S. BUCHANAN.
NOW LOOK OUT!
OR YOU WILL
MISS A BARGAIN.
I. P. BRADLEY
Has the goods and they must be sold, for he wants the money. A splendid lUssf
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS
AND HEAVY GROCERIES,
Cash or credit, oa which the very lowest figures are marked. Too many foods %
the season. They must be sold at some price.
A BIG LOT OF FRESH
SPRING WHITE AND STRAW GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY.
A SPECIAL LINE OF
CLOTHING,
Guaranteeing Fit and Quality, on which I can Save You Moaey. Come sad
see me and you will he sure to buy.
Mr. I). 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; tbe former I can assist you In.
I have on band a large and well selected stock of SPRING GOODS, and they nut be
■old. My stock of
SPRING CLOTHING
Iscomplete and will pleas© the most fastidious. Come and see them. Boy»’ suit* from $t te
Men , 8 from $7 oO to |20. All I want is a chance to show them;—the good* will
sell themselves.
My Hne of HRY GOODS consists of Ginghams. Lawns, Mnslins. Dress Linens, Table Dem*
:, Checks, Bleachinge, Sheeting, Shirting—In fact, everything and anything in the wajef
pie Dry Goods and Notions. *
A big line of Mao’s and Boys'Straw Hats; can’t be beat in town for style or price. Alee,
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 Ladlee* My
stock waa selected with care and comprises all the late novelties and styles. A large lei ef
medium grade Shoes always on hand.
GROCERIES.
My stock of Groceries consists of Corn, Meat, Flour, Meal, Syrup, Sugar, Coffee, and it*
eryjhingneeded to refresh and sustain the Inner man. This department iv replenished eeerf
week and all goods sold are guaranteed to be fresh and sound, or money refunded. Will
sell low for Cash, or On TiMBfor approved paper.
ilsewhe;
Get my prices before buying eh
Greenville Street.
I can make it to your advantage to do so.
J R. HERRING.
SPRING MILLINERY
FOR THE MILLION!
The Handsomest Display of Spring Millinery ever Seen
in Newnan f
The Prettiest Bonnets, the Shapeliest Hats, the Tastiest Trimmings, the Handiomest
Assortment of Ladies' 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, eomprlelal
the very latest novelties in the Millinery line, and shall replenish tbe same every weekdoriag
the .season. I respectfully invite an inspection of my goous and a fair comparison of prieea
i cannot be undersold, and am bonnd to please.
..ThzjkfoB ™y friends for their generous patronage in the past, I respectfully ask • sostls-
uanee of the same, which I hope to merit by dealing only in first-class goods aad ssUlsf al
Uving prices. Give me a trial. MRS. J. S. WILLIAMS-
BADGES,
MEDALS,
BANGLES.
ENGAGEMENT RINGS,
ETC., ETC., ETC., ETC.
MADE TO ORDER
BY
W. E. AVERY.
THE JEWELER.
H. C. FISHER A CO., Agents,
yettnati, Ga.
CARRIAGE AND WAGON
REPAIR SHOP!
We sra prepared to do any kind of work in
tbe Carriage, Buggy or Wagon line th», may
be dcired and in the beat and moat work
manlike manner. We use nothing bat tbe
beet Masoned material, and guarantee aU
work done. Old Bugglee and Wagons over
hauled and made new. New Buggies and
Wagons made to order. Price, reasonable.
The. shrank and wheel, guaranteed. Give
na a trial. FOLDS * POTTS.
Ktfnttfl, February XL mt.
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 CONTRACTS OR SUPERINTEND BUILDINGS IN
TOWN OR COUNTY AT REASONABLE PRICES. SAW#*
FACTION GUARANTEED. 6 **
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