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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 ' $25,000.00 ■! BADGES, XNCKfcD! ’ - - : WILL PE MIS FOB ABBOEKLES’ COFFEE WRAPPER! i Premium, • l Pfif.hbnV • Premiums, 89 Premiums, H>Q Premiums, >00 Premiums, 1.000 Premiums, ^ss?!aass?s?ssp^ MEDALS, ENGAGEMENT ETC., ETC., ET 0 ” £ MADE TO ORDER BY W. E. AYER Y ‘ TTCJBTOER.