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& gerald and ^dcertisri;.
Newnan, Ga., Friday, May 20tH, 1887.
WEEKLY CIRCULATION. 1,760.
OFFICIAL ORGAN OF CITY AND COUNTY
JA8. E. BROWN. Editor.
Ia Favor of the Inter-State Com
merce Law.
Responsive to a call published inTHE
Herald and Advertiser, a meet
ing of our citizens and business men
was held at the Court-house on Friday
evening last to consider the advisabil
ity of memorializing the Imer-State
Railroad Commission in opposition to
a farther suspension of the fourth
olause of the Inter-State commerce
law.
Mr. H. C. Arnali was called to the
chair and Mr. Jas. £. Brown request
ed to act as secretary.
By request, Hon. TV. Y. Atkinson
stated the object of the meeting, and
in so doing urged the importance of
taking some action protesting against
a suspension of the only provision of
the measure that guaranteed relief to
the smaller towns from the dlscrimi-
Hating effects of the pooling system
which bos been in operation in
the South for several years past
He thought the Commission should
see to it that the law be giv
en a fair trial, and in his opin
ion this end could be secured only by
a strict enforcement of the provisions
0t the statute. Jie thereupon submit
ted the following memorial for the
consideration of the meeting, with
the statement that, in his opluion, It
embodied in the main the views aDd
wishes of our business meo and citi
zens generally:
To the Inter-Stale Railroad Com
missioners, Washington, D. C.—The
petition of the people of Newnan res
pectfully submits that the act creating
the inter-Slate Railroad Commission
is the expression of the people of these
United Slates as to what are reasona
ble and proper regulations of iuter
State commerce, and that for aDy part
of this law to be amended by your
body without giving it a fair trial, by
putting it in force for a reasonable
time, will be looked upon by the peo
ple as a dangerous precedent and an
unwarranted exercise of power. A
law solemnly euacied by the chosen
representatives of sixty miliious of
people, alter years of thought and
careful study, both by our representa
tives iu Congress and by the people,
cannot be ignored without creatiua
the belief that the monopolists of Am
erica are more powerful than bei
Congress—more powerlui than the
people themselves. The influences
brought to bear upon you to suspend
“ioDg and
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
them and watch them as, with anx- ; I see no reason why the farmer should
i iourexnresareu of countenance, they : not be the most prosperous of all class- '
Senota. viewed t hei r respective recreant “hub- ' es; but to become so they must learn i
Mr. Editor:—The Sunday-rcbnols ] bies.” The fish were caught, among I to control the fruits of their labor and
the “long and short haul’’ clause
comes from railroads whicb seek to
make odious all legislation whicb
proposes to limit their power and pro
tect the people from its arbitrary use;
from the largo cities whicb are dis
criminated iu favor of by the railroads
at the expeuse of the tanners and
the smaller towns; and from rnanu
facturing enterprises, which, by rea
son of special rate contracts entered
into years sgo, are now able to stifle
competition and prevent the inaugu
ration of other manufacturing iudus
tries. Legislation should be fur the
greatest good aud uot to favor a few
at the expense of the many. The
railroads, large cities aud mauuluctur-
ers of Ueorgia who have a, peared be
fore you do uot reprejeut the people o!
this State. The large cities seek to
monopolize the jobbing trade, aud by
reason of the low freight rates with
which they are favored, attract ail
new industries, while manufacturing
enterprises which get special rates
from railroads seek to hold i he advan
tage they now have, aud thus check
the growth of competition.
We respectfully submit, that if this
clause should result Iu higher through
rates, that there will be a correspond
ing reduction iu local rates, ibusdoiug
no injustice to railroads aud securing
justice to every locality; that the eu
forcemeat of the fourth section mean-
the growth of the smaller towns,
means more large towns and fewer
large cities; that the distributionofin-
dustries aud population among the
smaller towns, which must follow the
equalization of freight tariffs, will
bring the consumer, manufactur -rand
E reducer In close proximity; give to
oth manufacturers and farmers a
home market, and secure the prosper
ity of all.
We respectfully ask that you do not
now repeal this law of the people, and
that it be allowed to go into effect after
giving the railroads sufficient notice
of your decision to allow them to ad
just their rates in conformity to this
law.
After some discussion the memorial
was adopted and Messrs. J. A. Hun
ter, W. Y. Atkinson aud H. C. Arnali
were appointed a committee to forward
the same to the Inter-State Commis
sion, which is in session this week iu
Washington City.
Commendatory remarks were made
by Messrs. J. A. Hunter, A. R. Bur-
dett, R. H Hardawsy, J. J. Good rum
and J. A. Parks. Messrs. W T . B. Berry,
and Geo. Jones regarded the measure'
as one of doubtful expediency, and
while not pronounced in their opposi
tion to the action of the meeting, ex
pressed the belief that no good could
result to our town from a strict en
forcement of the law. Major Jones
was unequivocally opposed to the
“long and short haul’’ clause.
The meeting then adjourned.
S., G. & N. A. Extension Notes.
Chief Farkcr, of the engineering
corps, is getting his force together and
by Monday next the preliminary sur
vey will be under good headway. Mr.
Henry Q. Wilkinson has secured a
position with the corps and was as-
' signed to duty this week. Mr. J. D.
Berry was also tendered an assign
ment, but declined.
It is said that the Georgia Central
will not extend its line beyond Gads
den, tbe Illinois Central agreeing to
complete the extension to Decatur.
The entire distance from Carrollton
to Decatnr is about 175 miles.
By referring to an article which ap
pears on our fourth page this week it
will be seen that the Central authori
ties are making every preparati n for
the .work in view, and the statements
therein made were substantially con
firmed by General Manager Belknap
in an interview with some of out citi
zens while in Neatoan last Friday.
He also gave assurances that work
would be commenced in earnest by
midsummer, if not before.
General Manager Belknap is a ge
nial, clever gentleman, and made a
good impression upon our people dur
ing his brief stay in the city. He was
accompanied on the trip to Carrollton
by Messrs. U. B. Wilkinson and M. F.
Cole, who speak in highest terms of
his social qualities and managerial
Ability-
of our town had their annual pic-nic
last Friday, at Starr’s Mill. A large
crowd wax present and everything
passed off pleasantly. We are now
looklog forward to another of equal
eDioyment next season.
Presiding Elder Parks occupied the
Methodist pulpit here on Sunday
night last, preaching a most able and
appreciated sermon.
Last Sabbath was observed as “Chi!
dren’s Day” by oar Sunday-schools,
the attractive and interesting pro
gramme being carried out to tbe let
ter. In the afternoon the schools
were favored with an address from
Prof. Stevens, of HaralsoD.
Prof. E. T. Pounds, of Barnesviile,
S tve us some delightful music at tbe
aptist church last Monday evening.
Mr. J. 8. Addy has been quite sick-
during the past week, but is now much
improved. Mr. Hugh Brown is also
improving in health.
Mr. T. N. Burden, who was thought
to be fatally wounded in the rencoun
ter with L. W. Couch last week, is im
proving slowly, aud it is now thought
he will recover.
Our farmers are very busy chopping
cotton, after the delightful seasons
last week.
Mr. Ed Perdue has been visiting his
parents and many friends here. He
returned h >me last Monday. A.
May 19th.
Palmetto.
Mr. Editor:—The Mikado Musical
and Literary Club propose to have an
ice cream festival at their next regular
meeting, Friday evening, May 27th.
The Mikados are famous for getting
up enjoyable entertainments.
Dr. Ed. 8. Lyndon, of Athens; Dr.
A J. Lvntlon, of Newnan, and Mrs.
H. L. Johnston, of Atlanta, i
Sunday with their mother, Mrs. 3
Smitb.
Mr. A. 8. Smith is at home from
Floyd county.
Mrs. A. J. Lyndon, of Newnan,
spent a day in Palmetto last week.
We are Deeding rain. Have some
hope of it this evening. Nemo.
May lSlh.
Grantville.
Mr. Editor:—Dry, dry I I mean the
weather.
Mr. P. O. Collinsworth went to the
Gate City last Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Ivy, of Atlanta,
are visiting Mrs. P. J. 8ewell.
Hon. W. A. Post went up the road
last week on business.
Dr. M. H. White received a box of
‘‘channel cats’’ from West Point a
day or two ago. The Doctor says they
were very fine, aDd 1 suppose I must
take.bis word for it.
Mr. S. \V. Murray, the affable
general manager of one of the best
weekly papers in Georgia, was in towu
eu Tuesday last looking alter the in
icrests of his paper. The only fault
I Uud with Sam is be plays marbles
left-handed. But since we have no
••Ooy iu the sewer” he may continue
bis semi-yearly visits.
Troup Superior Court is in session
this week, Judge Sam Lumpkin pre
siding.
A good many of Meriwether’s
citizens went down to Greenville to
attend court Monday morning, not
knowing that the lime had been
changed.
Mr. M. S. Smith and lady returned
ironi Salt Springs last Saturday.
While there Mr. Smitb was severely
hurt by being thrown from a buggy
by a runaway horse.
Mrs. M. H. Hightower, of Hogans-
ville, was in town Wednesday, the
guest of Mrs. “Arden.”
Col. P. H. Brewster and Judge J. S.
Bigby passed through town this week.
A good many farmers are done
chopping cotton.
I suppose Grantville will get no city
park, as the terms offered by the rail
road authorities have not been accept
ed..
Mr. W. G. Arnold, of Newnan, was
in towu last Sabbath. She is always
glad to see him.
I rau down to LaGratige Monday
light on the “goober” to attend court,
but returned Tuesday. I found that
ihere was but little disposition to try
uses. The uncertainty of ibesessions
■f court lends to uuseltle the business
thereof, and everything aud everybody
>eems to be unjointed. Parties and
witnesses, jurors, aud all attaches of
tbe court, become disgusted and are
reluctant to lea re their farms and oth
er places of business, because, from
experience, they are loth to believe
■hat there will be any court held
While the people, "with one accord,”
sympathize with our suffering Judge,
yet they feel as if some speedy relief
should be afforded them. “It would
make but little difference if only Ibe
lawvers were Involved," yet to involve
the lawyers is to involve their families,
and some of them have large posses
sions in that direction—one of whom
I am which.
Mr. John Cole has been quite sick
recently, but I am glad to know he is
uow much improved.
Mrs. Dr. A. M. Speer spent two or
three days in Atlanta last week, visit
ing relatives.
Little Mamie Lovejoy received a se
vere cut on one of her feet last Fridav
at the pic-nic.
I am informed that there are about
forty cases of measles at Lone Oak, a
few miles south of Grantville. Lu-
thersville is also eorely afflicted with
the same disease.
Dvsentery is prevailing to a consid
erable extent throughout our section,
essrs. J. R. and C. B. Cotton, J.
AVhite, T. M. Lester and W. M
we went out on White Oak creek
last Wednesday, on a fishing trip.
They met with poor success, except
in the eel line.
Mr. W. 8. Barnett, of the Third dis
trict, has been quite sick, but is now
convalescing.
Mark W. Justiss came to town last
Monday and it is rumored that be
“broke out” with the measles before
he reached home. If Mark has scat
tered tbe measles here he had bettef
look out; yet we do not believe he
would intentionally have come to
town to spread tbe dreaded disease.
Everybody should be cautious not to
unnecessarily jeopt rdize tbe beilth of
others. We trust that the rumor is
untrue.
Ou last Friday morniDg could be
seen wagon load after wagon load of
happv children, supplemented by
buggy load after buggy load of more
children, and older ones, bound for a
day of frolic and fun at Huggins’ ford,
Mountain creek. After a few
miles’ ride the objective point was
reached, a shady place selected for the
camp, and then the children were
turned loose to find all the fun and
pleasure they wanted. Pretty soon it
was announced that tbe seining party
were at work catching fish for dinner,
and 'he ladies soon hied to the lake
to watch the performance and to wit
ness a sight Davel in its character to
moet of them. Just as the fore-
moet bevy reached the bank's of the
lake “the seine bung,” and the hus
band of one of the ladies had to dive
to unhang it, and when he disappeared
under tbe water, leaving his hat float
ing on the surface, tbe good lady could
not restrain her feelings, and she fair
ly “hollered.” 8he was soon packed,
however, for tbe husband, who a mo
ment before was entirely gone, as she
thought, came to life again. Another
good wife thought jt ever so fun ny ’till
the espied her diminutive ‘‘woreer
hair* submerged up to tbe ears in the
seething, muddy water;—then a sad
den and violent change earns over the
spirit ot her dreamt, and abe very
quickly suggested that “there Is plen
ty In tbe baskets for dinner, and I
don't waAt any fish for my dinner."
Several “omens,” long, deep seated
and seriously spoken, were beard in
On! it was a circus to bear
them some floe trout, dinner was
spread, everybody partook freely, and
thus tbe day passed most pleasantly.
If ye editor bad been there you would
not have been required to dance, but
having joined “Gideon’s Band," and
baring been “initiated, passed and
raised!" to foil membership therein,
precludes you from future participa
tion in other spring amusements, re
serving, by obligation, all yonr once
latent energies for the next annual
convention of that mysteriously
wicked assembly.
A gentleman came here from Mont
gomery under telegraphic orders from
his company—the Cantoo Bridge Co.,
of Sheffield. Ala.—to attend the letting
of a bridge by Mr. P. O. Collinsworth
last Wednesday; bnt found that he
was in Atlanta and that there was no
bridge to be Jet. Oo Tuesday eveniDg
a telegram came to Mr. C. from Chat
tanooga, making inquiries as to tbe
bridge to be let. But—well, there Is
but one theory of the mystery, aDd
that is that a bridge is so badly needed
at Simms’ ford, on Yellow Jacket
creek, that the notorious tact has gone
out to tbe citizens of our si9ter States
of Alabama and Tennessee, and they
desire to stir up our commissioner on
tbe subject. So mote it be.
1
May 19th.
Arden.
Sharpabnrg.
Mr. Editor:—We bad a good rain
last Friday. Excellent stauds of cot
ton have been obtained and the plant
is growing off uice'y.
Prof Hain will give his school a
pic-nic on the fifth Saturday in this
month, aDd pupils and teachers are
anticipating a day of refreshment and
recreation.
Rev. E. Culpepper filled his regular
appointment here last Saturday and
8unday.
We have a flourishing Sabbath-
school at this place. J. J. Farmer is
superintendent; J. D. Norris, assis
tant superintendent; R. A- Farmer,
secretary; Mrs, Angeline Lumpkin,
organist.
Mr. and Mrs. James North and Mr.
J. Potts, of Monroe county, visited
the family of Mr. R. A. North last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Bolton, of your
city, visited friends and relatives here
last week.
Mrs. J. B. Turner, of McDonough,
spent several days with Miss Allie
North this week.
Messrs. Wm. Sharp and M. H. Nor
ris attended the pic-nic at Luthers-
vllle last Saturday.
Miss Sallie Dodds, of Rocky Mount,
is visiting in the community.
M r . and Mrs. J. Harris entertained
the Sbarpsburg brass band very pleas
antly last Saturday night. Tbe band
will give a free concert on Saturday
night, 28th inst. Everybody invited.
Mr. Lake North has obtained a sit
uation as clerk in the drug store.
Mr. J. W. Stephenson has secured a
position as salesman in tbe co-opera
tive store.
Depnty Collector Moses paid us a
visit last SaDdav.
Col. Lutber Farmer, of Newnan,
has been visiting bis father’s family
at this place.
Rev. V. A. Ham filled his appeint-
ment at Providence, Troup county,
last Saturday and Sunday. In addt
tion to teaching a large school during
tbe week, be serves four different
churches on Sundays.
The quarterly meeting at Mt. Gil
ead, near Sbarpsburg, last Saturday
aud Sunday was largely attended.
The infaut child of Mr. Ben Wyley
died last Saturday.
We are all delighted with The
Herald and Advertiser.
May 17th. Scribbler.
Turin.
Mr. Editor:—There is an old saying
that odd years are prosperous crop
years. It is alsoclaimed that years iu
which “7” occurs never fail to be good
crop years. I presume this idea ob
tained from the coincidence apparent
by renaai kabie crops that have hap
pened on those years. If there is any
truth in the sign I have never been
sufficiently observant to note it; but I
do remember that just twenty years
ago a very fine crop was made in this
section, especially corn and small
grain. Somearepredictinganequally
favorable result tbe preseut year; but
owing to the dry spring it will be
impossible for the oat crop to approxi
mate anything like a full yield. The
stand of wheat is not good, but will
yield well if no further disaster be
falls. Tbe two hardest months of tbe
year are May and June, and if we
could only get a good oat crop what a
relief it would be to farmers and their
stock! In a section like ours fanners
ought not to be forced to buy corn;
aud yet there are few that wou’t have
to buy more or less. This should not
be, and would hot if tbe pride of rais
ing so much cotton could be elimina
ted from th-ir ideas of farming.
Last week brought us fine showers
of rain, which have done much good
to crops and gardens, and will bring
out tbe oat crop of this vicinity.
The little daughter of the writer,
whose arm was broken last week, is
doing well.
It is with feelings of deepest sadness
that I announce tbe death of Miss
Georgia Wynn, daughter of Capt. O.
Wynn, which occurred this morning
after a brief illness, from an attack of
pneumonia. It is sad to see the
young cut off in the spriDg-time of
life, for it always brings a grief hard
to bear. My heart goes out in ten-
derest sympathy to the stricken fami
ly of the deceased. May they find
solace and strength in the tender mer
cies of the “One whe doelh all things
well.” The remains were interred at
tbe family burytoggronnd, known as
the Ware burial lot, in Fayette coun
ty.
“Bister, thou art gone to rest,
And this will be our prayer.
That when we reach our Journey’s end,
Thy glory we may share.’*
May 17th. R. A. T,
PowellvlUe.
Mr. Editor:—I am sitting in the
shade of an oak this morning, such
only as tbe giant oaks of our little vil
lage can furnish, waiting fur a wave
of Inspiration, hut the wave of inspi
ration seems as slow to come as the
showers of rain we have been so long
looking for. I would like to know if
old Greeley ever intends to send us any
more rain. Though it be dry, our peo
ple are not grumbling, but are going
on with our work as thongh we were
having good seasons right along, and
our crops are erowingoff nicely, show
ing that the good Lord has not forgot
ten os, if old Greeley has. I think
the oat crop in this community will be
short, on account of a “dry April and
May.” A good portion of the crop, I
fear, will never get high enough to
cut, which will be a serious calamity,
for tbe crop comes in at a time when
farmers need it badly. Every one
seems to be up with his work, and so
far there has been little need for extra
help on the farm. If tbe dry weather
continues a week loDger you won’t see
that scramble for day laborers that oc
curs nearly every year, and this will
be tbe cheapest crop produced in Cow
eta county since the war. So I hope
we wou’t be worsted much after all.
I have lived in the country among
farpaers all my life, and the statistics
of the farming world show that there
never was a time when the farmers
made more to the mule than they do
at tbe present time. Yet they are
dojvn-trodden and oppressed more
than any other class of people on earth.
Why? First, because of a lack of
harmony ana co-operation; and, sec
ond, because there are so many drones
In the country who don't make one
pound of cotton, nor one bushef'of
nor one pound of meat. And
yet those people live in better style
than any class of people in tba land.
not allow some, midfile man to come
in and reap the profits that legitimate
ly belong to them.
Tbe senior class at Jones’ Chapel
was divided last Sunday.- Mrs. M. E.
Bridges takes one part or the class and
Miss Mary Redwine the other. The
classes could not. have made better se
lections as teachers.
Mr. J. M. Glass’ little son, Lem, is
quite sick with fever; a son of John
Alexander is also quite sick.
Mr. George Powell is in Atlanta on
business.
There will be preaching at Carroll
camp-ground on tbe fifth Sunday and
Saturday before in this month. Bas
ket dinner on Sunday. Everybody
invited to briDg a basket, and it is to
be hoped that no one will forget
May 17th. Asa
Kedron.
Mr. Editor:—The season for cotton
chopping is at hand, and it would do
the soul of yon good to see how the
hoes are being plied in these parts. 1
have seen some cotton on Mr. T. C.
Hardy’s farm with eight leaves to tbe
stalk—the best we have heard of. Corn
is growing fast. Oats and wheat have
just received the needed rain and will
yet do well.
The farmers who now go to town for
supplies come borne, singing merrily,
“O, happy day,” etc. They give their
notes, due October 15th, to tbe mer
chant of whom they purchase; and if
the past is a criterion for the future,
next fall they will change their song
to one of sadness, with this very ap
propriate lament, “Show pity Lord,”
etc. “Buy what then hast no need of,
aud ere long thou shaltsell thy necessa
ries.” It does seem to us that a farmer
ought to make his farm self-sustain
ing, or seek seme other occupation by
which he can sustain himself. So,
you see, we can give advice if we
can’t show the wisdom of profiting by
Mrs. G- O. Wynn has greatly im
proved. Miss Georgia, second daugh
ter of Capt. Obe Wynn, has a severe
attack of pneumonia and is lying crit-
ically ill.
Dr. Jim. Ware bas bad a week’s ill
ness, but is now ready to serve the
people again.
Jeff Lasseter bas been wearing a
“done up” jaw, a deep wrinkle on bis
brow and the dejected look of an or
phan mule for three or four days
Cause—toothache!
Why don’t they let "Old Fogy*
alone? He’s all right. Don’t hold
him back in a state of embryo. Let him
evolute if he wants to. We waD'. to
see it when it is hatohed. Everything
should evolve. This is one of Nature’s
laws. "Old Fogy” has given us some
blight thoughts, and he bas shown a
high appreciation for truth and can
dor. For which of these should he be
censured ?
Quarterly meeting at Cope’s Chapel
on Saturday and Sunday last.
The colored people had an all-day
singing at Ebeuezer last Sunday, and
they sang well, and behaved well.
Mr. Editor, we take it all back about
that “exhibit! n” on the 3d of June.
8ickness and cotton patches have so
reduced tbe school as to make it an
impossibility.
We again say, and without the fear
of successful contradiction, that The
Herald and Advertiser is the best
paper in Coweta county.
Our school has closed, to reopen the
first Monday in July. James,
Msy 17th.
Sixth District.
Mr. Editor:—It will be a difficult
task to ge’ up a “newsy letter” from
this section of the coumy, for we have
no railroads, no towns or villages, no
schools, no weather, no crops as yet
“to brag on,” aud our girls and boys
(with but one solitary exception) are
resting quietly on their oars around in
the nooks and corners, too timid to
risk a voyage out ou tbe great sea of
matrimony. And lastly, but by no
means least, while other sections can
boast of their scores and scores of them,
out here, “from Dan to Beeraheha,”
there can be found only two women
who talk too much.
Miss Jennie WilKinson, one of our
cleverest and most popular young la
dies, invited quite a number of her
friends to a birth-day dinner on tbe
11th lust. Tbe party met and dinner
was served at a fish-pond near by, and
right heartily did all approve this new
departure from tbe old-time custom.
Miss Fannie Arnold, of tbe Second
district, tban whom, among all tbe
lovely daughters of the land, there can
be found no finer model of purity and
perfection and all the sterling virtues
tbat-go to make woman lovely and at
tractive,was selected to preside on the
occasion; aDd she presided, too, v itb an
otium cum dignitate that was abso
lutely cbsrmiug. It was a royal feast,
and this happy natal day will long be
remembered by those of Miss Wilkin
son’s friends present; but, Mr. Editor,
tbe great wrong shall not be commit
ted of filling .tbe hearts of half your
readers with sadness and putting good
old “Ripples” in bed for ten dayB to
come by naming the various dishes on
this occasion.
Mr. Nat C. Bridges was bitten one
day last week by a real, genuine un-
kind-of-doubt-about-it mad dog. His
tine, well-trained pointer and a neigh
bor’s cur had a little unpleasantness,
and as tbe cur was getting tb6 upper-
band of'"Neptune,” Mr. B. under
took to separate them and received the
bite instead of “Nep’s” assailant.
Three of Pewellville’s gayest “so
ciety men” came down Sunday to vis
it some young ladies—especially one
visiting in this community—bnt they
found the beautiful “red bird” bad
been frightened away and they re
turned somewhat disappointed.
Col. and Mrs. T. J. Wilkinson, of Pal
metto, attended the quarterly meeting
at Coke’s Chapel last Saturday ana
Su nday. They spent several days vis
iting old friends and relatives.
One of our young housekeepers bad
her first mess of English peas last
week. As “greens" were rather
scarce and peas not over-abundant,
and as there were several visitors at
the bouse, berunmarried sister insisted
on boiliDg the peas in the hulls, asshe
knew it wonld make a splendid sal
ad. Well, it was done, but tbe hulls
never did get done, aud such a tedious
time as they bad bunting for a few
peas in such a mass of half cooked
bulls!—worse, they say, tban “look
ing for a needle in a hay-stack.”
The quarterly meeting of the Turin
circuit was held at Coke’s Chapel on
Saturday and Sunday last. The re
ports from tbe churches comprising
tbe circuit were Interesting and satis
factory. Presiding Elder Parks preach
ed two excellent sermons to large con
gregations, Tbe oldest member of the
church says th» congregation on Sat
urday was the largest that bas been in
tbe house on any week-day in twenty-
five years.
The friends of Uncle Seaborn Shrop
shire are glad to see him oat again,
after his recent illness.
Mrs. Cornelia Shropshire is quite
sick. She is a great favorite in this
community and the wish is general
for an early restoration to her usual
good health.
Mrs. M. A. Wilkinson is in Doug
las county visiting her sick brother,
Mr. John Gorham, and will not return
until Saturday next. S.
May 18th.
(1861.)
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
—OF—
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
At Newnan, in the State of Georgia, at the close of bus
iness, May 13, 1887.
RESOURCES.
LIABILITIES.
Loans and discounts
Overdrafts
U. 8. Bonds to secure circulation
Other stocks, bonds, and mortgages
Due from approved reserve agents..
Due from other National Banks
Due from State Banks and bankers
Real estate, furniture, and fixtures.
Current expenses and taxes paid.. .
Checks and other cash items
Bills of other Banks
Fractional paper currency, nickels
and cents 3.50
Specie 14.190.00
Legal tender notes 4,103 00
Redemption fund with U.S. Treasur
er, 5 per cent, of circulation .... 1,596.54
1.124 93
50,000.00
85.000.00
4,2&64
1,4*4.93
330.82
2,071.80
1.629.92
1,043.44
4,080.00
Capital stock paid in
Surplus fund
Undivided profits
National Bank notes outstanding. 45.000.08
Individual deposits subject to check 77*H1.1Q
Demand certificates of deposit 1{ *,239 gJ
Due to other National Banks 767-25
Total 1269,341.51
Total f209.34l.5l
STATE OF GEORGIA—County of Cowkta, ss:
I, H. C. Fisher. Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above state*
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. H~ C. Fisher, Cashier.
Subscribed aud sworn to before me this 18th day of May. 1887.
Correct—Attest: Oblaudo McClendon, C. 8. C. C. Com.
W. B. Berry, i
A. B. Calhoun./ Directors.
Jno. D. Berry. )
E. S. BUCHANAN,
DEALER IN DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES,
SNEAD’S OLD STAND, WEST SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE.
NEW GOODS,
Everything Selected with Care and BOUGHT FOR CASH. We will
Atlanta Prices In anything in the Dry Goods line. "Platt,
NOTIONS AND NOVELTIES
Of all kinds; also a lull line of
(3382.)
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
—OF—
THE NEWNAN NATIONAL BANK
At Newnan, in the State of Georgia, at the close of bus
iness, May 13, 1887.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $80,950.82
Overdrafts 2a2.87
U. 8. Bonds to secure circulation 21,000.00
Due from other National Banks .. 5.49
Real estate, furniture, and fixtures... 1,797.25
Current expenses and taxes paid 1,125.40
Premiums paid 4,853.04
Bills of other Ban ks 170.00
Fractional paper currency, nickels,
and pennies 20.29
Specie 7,728.50
Legal tender notes 1,621.00
Redemption fund with U 8 Treasurer
(5 per cent, of circulation) 945.00
Due from U. 8. Treasurer, other than
5 per cent redemption fund 360.00
LIABILITIES.
Surplus Fund fiWMW
Undivided profits 1,643.77
National Bank notes outstanding... 18,900.00
Individual deposits subject to check 15,203.90
Demand certificates of deposit 16,128.50
Due to other Nation 1 Banks 8.15
Due to State Banks and bankers.... 5,228.64
Notes and bills re-dtscounted 11,116.50
Total »120,829.66
Total 1120.829.66
STATE OF GEORGIA—County of Coweta, ss:
I, B. W. Andrews, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment Is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. R. W. Andrews, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day of Mar, 1887.
Correct—Attest: Joszrn T. Kirby, Notary rublic.
John s. Bioby, >
Charles C. Parrott. 5 Directors.
John 8. Holli.nshead,)
brief speech hy Dr. L. C. Wis/lom, of
Corinth. He was followed by Hon.
J. C. Jordan, of e3t- Cloud, who made
a few remarks appropriate to the oc
casion. After the speaking, the occa
sion was rendered still more enjoya-
able by delightful music furnished by
tbe Hogansville band, who were in
attendance by special invitation. And
right here we will say that Hogans-
ville ought to feel proud of her band
boys—especially tbe one that blows
the big horn. The ladles spread a
bountiful repast—enough to feed a
party as large again as the one pres
ent—and the edibles were of a charac
ter that could not fail to suit the taste
of the most fastidious.
We regret to Jearn that Mrs. L. A.
Houston, of Coweta, is in declining
health.
Master Tommie Sims had his hand
badly scalded a few days ago.
Mr. Kobert Boozer and family, of
Hogansville, spent a few days with
relatives in this neighborhood last
week.
The County Commissioners have
been making some repairs on Brown’s
bridge—uot, however, before they
were needed.
We understand there is a petition
going the rounds asking tbe Governor
to commute tbe sentence of John W.
Smith to imprisonment for life. How
can tlie good people of Heard sign
such a petition, in view of tbe hein
ous character of Smith’s crime?
We learn there was a shooting affray
at Honston last Sunday between two
negroes, to which one was killed. We
have been unable to obtain tbe par
ticulars.
It is reported that a negro child was
beaten to death by a man and woman
in the same locality.
May IStb. Calamity Jim.
Mr. Editor:—Vie are still needing
rain to this community.
The‘pic-nic at Brown's bridge last
Friday was pronounced one of tb>
most enjoyable occasions of the sea
son, At an early boat the crowds
began to gather from every d i reciioifc-
Grantvllle, Hogansville, LaG range
aud other places. At the proper time,
those present were entertained with »
Notea from Old McIntosh.
Mr. Editor:—Past delinquency as a
correspondent Is humbly acknowl
edged. Stoce it has rained, I have at
lest something worth writing—other
wise, my letter bad been irredeemably
dry. On Thursday last (P. M.) onr
section was visited by a fine shower,
which did much good to crops of all
kinds. Before this, it had seemed as
though small grain would not attain
height sufficient for catting.
Farmers, as a general thing, are
well up with their work.
The general health of onr commu
nity is good. Subscriber.
May 18th.
The Crops.
Mr. Editor:—I would like to say
snmetbiog about tbe crops on Wahoo
creek, along the road to Hutcheson’s
ferry. Cotton generally is looking
well; but where it bas been chopped
out and then dirted with scooter and
heel scrape, it looks magnificently.
A11 the crop of Ed. Leigh to sight of
the road is just in this fix and is a de
light to the eye. Bird P. Cook is rap
idly putting bis crop in the same con
dition. For the past two years Mr.
Conk bas made fifteen bales of cotton
to the mule, and bis present crop is
folly np to the standard, if not 5 per
cent, better. The farm of H. H. Parks,
managed by John Holman, bas some
of tbe fluest cotton I have seen—just
beyond Wahoo bridge, on that deep
red, fresh land. The crops of Leigh
Potts and Mr. Pringle, on tbe old Potts
place, are also in fine growing condi
tion.
Tbe farms I have mentioned are all
nicely terraced, and the rows running
parallel with them can be traced with
tbe eye until they run out of sight,
while a row running straight is lost
sight of at the first elevation that in
tervenes. Terracing is a great Inven
tion, and the application of the iron
tooth barrow in the early culture of
cotton is of itself a great improvement
and aid in the cultivation of this crop.
Cotton that bas been harrowed twice
is growing off as though it had been
raining all tbe time. It throws off the
clods and pulverizes the soil so the
crop can get all the good of a light
shower, or the dews through tbe night.
Moreover, around that bas been bar-
rowed retains moisture much longer
than that which bas not.
The oat crop is suffering for min.
Corn is looking well. Occasional.
not been told. I send yon by to-day’s
mail a small vial containing a sample
of the oil, (that I procured from the
well,) which runs out at the top at
the rate of five hundred barrels per
day. Since my enclosure of the paper
another well has been sunk, out of
which the oil spouted thirty feet high.
This last well is about seventy-five
feet deep. - The company are now
sinking another well in a quarter of a
mile of my farm. They have machin
ery for tbe purpose that cost them $30,-
000.
“I have been writtog up this oil in
terest of ours for twenty years, sending
communications to various newspa
pers aud t« capitalists to induce some
parties to take hold and develop it.
have at last succeeded in my efforts,
and my most sanguine expectations
have been more than realized. The
men who are at work in the wells
here are from the oil wells in Penn
sylvania, and they declare that ours
is far superior to any they ever saw in
Pennsylvania, both forlubricattogand
Illuminating purposes. It is used iu
its crude state (like tbe sample I send)
for lubricating. For burning it has to.
be refined, and steps are now being
taken to establish a refinery for the
purpose.
“From my knowledge of geolo y,
(whicb I have made something of a
specialty) and from the surface indi
cations, I conclude that the oil deposit
extends over an area of about 80 miles
long by 25 miles wide, Cbireno, tbe
village in which I live, being about
theceuter. Any one having money
to invest can find no safer or, in my
opinion, more profitable investment
than in lands in our vicinity, which
can be bough'even now at low figures,
but will soon advance to double their
present value. I have resided in this
county for thirty yearn. Am well ac
quainted with the different surveys,
condition of titles, etc. Have bought
and sold land for years, and am pre
pared to give any Information rela
tive to same, or act as attorney for
parties wishing to invest in any way.
You can, if you wish, have this pub
lished in your paper.
“G. M. L. Smith.”
TOBACCO,
TOBACCO,
TOBACCO,
TOBACCO,
TOBACCO,
TOBACCO,
TOBACCO.
J. G. SHANNON
Has made a big trade and taken pay in
TOBACCO,
WHICH MUST BE SOLD. COME AND
BUY IT
CHEAPER than the manufacturer
the wholesale man
MORE TOBACCO than tbe bal-
ance of Newnan lam pea together. I will save
^ S y WPerCent ' Come and lay In a
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 j’ou don’t buy you will be treated politel* *•
Grace la with the house and will be pleased to see his old friends. • 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 be wants the money. A splendid liatg
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS
AND HEAVY GROCERIES,
Cash or credit, on which the very lowest figures are marked. Too many good, for
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 Mosey. Como int
see me and you will be sure to buy.
Mr. t). P: Woodroof is with me and will welcome his friends.
I. P. BRAEJLEY.
WHAT SHALL WE DO TO BE SAVED?
HOW CAN WE SAVE MONEY?
The latter I can regulate; the former I con assist you In.
I have on hand a large and well selected stock of 8FRING GOOD8, and they mnit N
sold. My stock of
SPRING CLOTHING
and will please the most fastidloun. Come and see them. Boys’ suits from 13
seu'lthemsel* rom ^ ^ All I want' is a fchance to show them;—the foods will
eonflists of Ginghams. Lawns, Muslins. Dress Linens, Table
Checks, Bleachings, Sheeting, Shirting—in fact, everything and anything in thewsjw
pie Dry Goods and Notions. J
A big line of Men’s and Boys' Straw Hats; can’t be beat in town for style or price. Aiu,
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’ M/
stock was sc'ec^d with care and comprises all the late novelties and styles. A large Jot ef
medium grade Shoes always on hand.
GROCERIES.
My stock of Groceries consists of Corn, Meat, Flour, Meal, Syrup. Sugar, Coffee, and
Iblng needed to refroth and sustain the inner man. This department is replenished etjry
and all goods sold are guaranteed to be frenli *nrt KnnnH nr mnn«v refunded, wul
eryihl
week „
sell low for Cash, or Ok Tijnclbr
Get my prices before buying e
goods sold are guaranteed to be fresh and sound, or money refunded.
* ~ or approved paper
ilsewhi *
Greenville Street.
ero; 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 Sees
in Newnan?
The Prettiest Bonnets, the Shapeliest Hats, the Tastiest Trimmings, the Uandsotndl
Assortment of Ladies’ Notions, and Everything Else in the wag of
Ladies 1 Head and Neckwear!
th* d « ai L y v, Ia »?„ i . nvoice8 of flne roods direct from New York, eomprijlj}
thS U1I ? ery Iine » and 8 “ a11 replenish the phme evenr week darij#
an in8 Pectlon of my goods and a fair comparison of P 1 ™**
1 cannot be undersold, and am bound to please.
Vh? fi ^/ r SS? 8 K f T r J beir . generous Patronage In the past, I respectfully ask a eoa
ing prices! re'^T 10 ' ‘ erlt by dealln * ^"lUaSS
From the Texas Oil Region.
[In a late issue of The Herald
and Advertiser we published an
extract from tbe Nacogdoches Star-
News con-kerning the recent discovery
of oil in that region. This week Dr.
U. D. Smith received a letter from his
brother, Mr. G. M. L. Smith, of Cbire
no, Tex., givingadditional information
in reference to the matter. We are
permitted to make tbe following ex
cerpt from tbe letter.—Ed.]
“I am just to receipt of yonr favor
of tbe 7tn tost., and in reply will say
that the statement made‘in the Na
cogdoches Star-News to regard to the
oil wells, and my own to you to re
gard to tbe same, are true, without tbe
least exaggeration, and the half baa
My stock of Dry Goods. Groceries
afeo^t* 10 "’ ls amJ roropiete, for sale
J. G. SHANNON.
CARRIAGE AND WAGON
REPAIR SH0P1
We are prepared to do any kind of work in
the Cantaze, Buggy or Wagon line that may
be desired and in the best and most work
manlike manner. We nse nothing but tbe
best seasoned material, and guarantee gU
work done. Old Boggi«a aqd Wagon? over
hauled and tpade new. New Buggies and
Wagons made to order. Prices reasonable.
Tires shrunk and wheels gnareateed. Give
us a trial. FOLDS A POTTS.
Hewma.TeVimrs'il.ise:.
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 '
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