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Paris.
Mr. Editor:—l never saw cotton open
taster, nor hands more industriously at
work gathering it; I never saw our girls
dress neater or look sweeter; I never
saw our boys look more toav and sober;
1 never saw the old folk look more hap
py. Our whole community is waiting
oil tiptoe to see what girl will have
her hair shingled next. Our merchants
had better not. lay in a big stock of
rombs and hair-pins this fall.
Something is in the wind. I am told
that when Elizabeth Cady Stanton re
turns from Europe, calico will drop to
line cent a yard.
1 heard a married lady, who thinks
st. Paul was rather too hard on the wo
men, say that her daughter should not
marry a fellow named Paul; but, after
a moment, she added, unless he be a
young lawyer and live in Newnan.
Speaking of lawyers, reminds me of a
touching scene at Judge Walthall’s
Court last Saturday. The case was
Amanda Montgomery vs. Wash Pinson,
.Jr., for the hire of ’Mandv’s girl. Ev
ery one thought Amanda had an easy
rase until four sons of Hlackstone came
from Newnan and began to investigate
t lie matter—Cols. Hall and Farmer for
plaintiff, and Cols. Willcoxon and
Barnes for defendant. As a matter of
course, the evidence was conflicting,
viewed from both sides, which gave the
lawyers a good chance to get up a boom
on “presumption;” and in this case Col.
I hill captured the battery. The first
speaker was Col. Farmer, who, after a
few preliminary remarks, made amath-
ernatical calculation and showed how
i lie lit igants stood, in a business way.
Then his eloquence began to flow like
t lie gentle zephyrs that fan the daisies
and the daffodils on a sensuous sum
mer’s afternoon, flaunting their crimp
ed and fluted faces to the ardent gaze
of the sun, and all that sort of thing.
The Colonel made a very sympathetic
speech. His client was bathed in tears
and threatened with sub-corset convul-
Tliere was not a dry eye in the
*
Court-house, not even excepting this
icctator. The next speaker was Col.
’illcoxon. His logic cut like a thou
sand Sheffields in a dissecting room.
He showed that he was master of the
law on contracts; but he figuratively
went to pieces on fern. sole. The next
speaker was Col. Ilarnes, tvho made a
line speech, and some good points.
The Colonel is very much opposed to
“presumptive evidence.” The last
speaker was Col. Hall, who, as an ora
tor, has no superior in this county. The
('olonel is a fine debater. His speech'
covered the whole matter. I am not
able to say who is right; but Hall’s
speech caused the Judge to “presume”
that it was justice for Wash Pinson to
pay Mrs. Montgomery for the hire of her
girl. Col. Barnes took an appeal, and
he “presumes” that the big Judge will
think differently. It is the opinion of
the people in the country that this lit
ter of lawyers is the best Newman ever
raised.
Messrs. Hays and Brock took a trip
to Palmetto after their wives last Sat
urday.
Sickness is subsiding on White Oak
Dr. Urquhart’s
took a French
night.
With good wishes for The Herald
am) Advertiser, I am yours truly,
Sept. 12th. IIulda Tucker.
rt’s chain-gang hands
furlough last Saturday
Sharpsburgv
Mr. Editor:—Rev. V. A. Ham' has
hold annual meetings at all four of his
churches, with the most gratifying re
sults. He resumed the exercises of his
school on Monday of last week.
Misses Bessie and Willie Orr, front
near Newnan, are attending school
here. Messrs. M. H. and John D. Nor
ris. of Midway, are also in school for
the term,
A. Luhipkih has a fine music
•Mrs, N, Pitman and Mr. J. J. North
have had a new house erected opposite
the brick store, and will move the post-
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office and millinery establishment into
it soon.
Mr. R. A. North, Sr., is having his
house repaired and will soon have a
beautiful residence completed opposite
his old one.
Mr. “I)oc” Johnson is making syrup
for the entire community.
Messrs. A. S. Jones and Joshua Ben
ton have opened a buggy and wagon
repair shop here. Hope they will re
ceive a liberal patronage.
Mr. AY. J. Stevenson has gone to the
Salt Springs for his health, lie is suc
ceeded by' Mr. Paul Pitman as sales
man at t he brick store.
Miss Talu Clark, of Newberry. S. t.,
lia.s been visiting friends here, much to
tlic delight of our voting folks.
Col. W. Hardy is at his father s,
near Sharpsburg, (mite sick.
Messrs. J. R. and AY. M. Bohannon,
who have been attending school at
Bowdon, Ga.. are running a ginnery at
Mr. Pinkard Smith's, near Sharpsourg.
Prof. AY. M. Miner has been teach
ing a writing school here.
AI an v of the children of our commu
nity are afflicted with the whooping
cough.
Mr. M. H. Norris, who has been
'ttidying iaw in the office of Tiguer &
A\ right, at Jonesboro, is now in school
here. B. C.
Sept. 12th.
Roscoe.
Editor:—The reunion of the stu
nt Roscoe Academy last I riday
was one of the most enjoyable
ions of the season. The children,
ially, enjoyed themselves. Every-
passed off pleasantly and every-
went away delighted, and yet re-
tl that the time had passed away
>idly. , . .
s Laura Bevis, a charming society
of Franklin, Ga., has been on a
o the family of Mr. J. W. Sewell,
fully persuaded that she caput at-
e hearts of many of our young
and we hope, for their sakes, that
ill soon repeat her visit,
n is very much needed in this sec-
to bring up turnips,
f. J. J. Reese began a writing
1 at Roscoe last Monday night,
an expert with the pen and un-
ujds thoroughly the principles ol
anship. He deserves a liberal pat-
el on the part of the young people.
. w j> Edwards is still unprov-
I Oracle.
tj 14tli.
Seventh District.
J/r. Editor:—I am not accustomed to
'vntinjj for the newspapers, but con
cluded I would give you a few dots
irom this corner of the county—pro
vided you will correct all errors in
spelling, punctuation, etc.
We, in this section of the county, are
enjoying reasonably good health, for
which we try to be as thankful as our
grumbling disposition will permit, I
reckon we are about as highly favored
as most any broken country, and would
confplain as little as others* were it not
for the mosquitoes, fleas and shortness
of the cotton crop. The July rains
came early and late and gave the cot
ton a mighty good start. Everybody
up here thought they would make
booming crops; but alas!—“the best
laid plans of mice and men aft gang
aglee!”
But I started out to tell you about a
select barbecue our good people en
joyed a few days ago. It was gotten
up and pushed to success by two of our
most worthy and enterprising young
men, Messrs. R. G. and F. Z. Mixon,
sons of our esteemed Representative,
Hon. J. C. Mixon. They were assisted
by Mr. Wm. Jackson, wno rendered ex
cellent service in arranging for the en
tertainment.
To give in detail what was there, and
how well it was fixed up, would require
a more facile pen than mine. If the
tables did not groom under the burden
of good things with which they were
laden, I’m sure the genial voluptuaries
who partook thereof did before the
feast was over. I wished for “Ripples.”
and feel assured lie would have had
cause for felicitation a month hence
could he have been there.
But I have written enough for this
time. I may contribute another arti
cle hereafter, in which I will attempt
a description of this section of the
county—our resources, capabilities, etc.
Hoping you will get 10,000 subscribers
for your excellent paper, I am, certain
ly, Jesso.
Sept. 13th.
Cooksville.
Mr. Editor:—The fleecy staple is en
gaging the time and attention of our
farmers just now, and everybody is
busy.
There was a meeting at the Cooks
ville Academiy last Saturday for the
purpose of organizing a Farmers’ Alli
ance club. AVe were not present, but
understand organization was effected
with nine members. Other accessions
are expected at the next meeting.
The nealtli of our community is good,
so far as we know, with few exceptions.
Mrs. J. B. Ware is suffering with hay
fever.
A Sabbath-school lias been organized
at Cooksville, with forty-two members.
Our literary school is holding up well,
for the season.
New stores, new goods, and new mer
chants everywhere ! Everybody can
dress up now and cliew tobacco and spit
as much as they want to.
Mr. J. W. Walker, an enterprising
young man, has opened out a nice stock
of goods at St. Cloud. The trading
public will find John to be clever, polite
and accommodating.
Mr. T. F. Pruitt has opened a new
store at Cooksville. Tom will keep
everything in the way of dry goods,
groceries, etc., that might reasonably
be looked for in a first-class country
store.
Dr. Greer keeps the honied donkey
moving; but the Doctor doesn’t forget
to have singing at Cooksville every Sab
bath evening. Wish “Ripples” would
come over and give us an appointment.
Can promise him a large congregation.
AVe understand Mr. J. I. Miller, of
Corinth, is paying 10c. for cotton.
Mr. C. F. Bruce has invested in a new
buggy, and there is a suspicious gleam
in his eye that may mean much or it
may mean nothing. At any rate, he
makes frequent pilgrimages on Sunday
and by night, and we shall not be sur
prised at any time to hear that he has
prevailed on some clever girl to share
his fortunes.
Judge Ware lias just received a pair
of fine imported pups from a friend at
Canton, Ga. They are fox hounds and
of irreproachable pedigree. Nale,
.Sept, J2th.
Ex-UoV. Luke P. Blackburn died
at Frankfort, Ky., last AVednesday.
Hen) dbuertisements.
L. P. BARNES,
Attorney at Law,
Newnah, Ga.
Office up-stairs over B. S. Askew & Co.’s.
TAX COLLECTOR’S K0TICE.
FIRST ROUND.
I will be at the places mentioned below, and
on the dates indicated, for the purpose of col
lecting State and County taxes for the year
1SS7.
Sharpsburg. Saturday, September 24th.
Turin, Monday, September 20th.
Senoia, Tuesday, September 27th.
Haralson, Wednesday, September 28th.
Young’s Tanvard, Thursday, September
29th. ,
Grantville, Friday, September oOth.
Kirby’s Store, Saturday, September 31st.
Palmetto, Monday, October 2d.
Cedar Creek, Tuesday, October 3d.
Panther Creek. Wednesday, October 4th.
Handy, Thursday, October 5th.
Hurricane, Friday, October 6th.
Newnan, Saturday, October 7th.
I. X. FARMER,
Tax Collector.
NEW, ASTONISHINGLY NEW!
DIRECT FROM NEW YORK!
I have just returned from New York with a stock of FINE DRY GOODS,
DRESS GOODS, TRIMMINGS, HATS and SHOES, which will surpass in
assortment, quality and prices anything ever brought to Newnan. I have by all
odds the most elegant line of SILKS, CASHMERES, TRICOS, GREYS, WOR-
STEDS, LADIES’ GOODS, BLACK GOODS, etc., ever offered to the trade in
this city, which an eximination will verify.
In FINE DRESS GOODS I can offer a handsome line of Black Silks, $1 25
per yard and upward. Same goods would cost in Atlanta $2 50 and §3 00. Tri-
cos and Greys, (different shades.) Ladies’ Cloths, (different shades.) Black
Goods, 25c to $1 50. Cashmeres, 20c to $1 50.
In TRIMMINGS I can furnish Silk Astrakhan, in all shades. Beaded Trim
mings, in sets and by the piece. Velvets in all shades, brocaded and plain. Silk
Braids for trimming.
A complete line of BUTTONS, for Fine Dress Goods, suitable for all shades
and grades.
JERSEYS, all grades and styles, 75c to §2 50.
An elegant line of LADIES’ CLOAKS, ranging all the way from 81 to 830.
I have a handsome lot of LADIES’ SHOES, the best in the market, without
exception. I can sell a No. 1 Ladies’ Shoe, neat and dressy, for 82 50. The very
best liand-made Shoe, all sizes, 84 50.
A full line of MISSES’ and CHILDREN’S SPRING-HEEL SHOES, all sizes.
A large lot of LADIES’, MISSES’, C HILDREN’S and INFANT’S HOSI
ERY, all sizes and qualities, from 10c to $1 per pair.
IS
I will undersell Atlanta or quit business. I MEAN EXACTLY WHAT
Try me.
E. S. BUCHANAN.
FULLER & NORRIS,
«! DEALERS IN
STAPLE a n d FANCY GROCERIES,
DRY GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, ETC.,
<j AND GENERAL CATERERS TO THE DRY GOODS AND GROCERY TRADE )>
We have now in store and are daily receiving our new* Fall and Winter Goods,
and we are pleased to announce to our friends and customers that it is the choi
cest and best selected stock that we have ever offered them. The better part of
our stock w r as bought on such terms as we are assured will give us an advantage
in competing with the prices usually charged for the same class of goods. We
do not say this in a spirit of braggadocio, bat merely to let our friends tyiow that
sounding descriptives we are going right along at the same old stand, selling
goods at reduced * ’ ' ”‘ L ' Ll
prices and saving a little money every day.
In addition to a full line of GROCERIES, staple and fancy, w r e have a select
' GING
stock of STAPLE DRY GOODS, such as GINGHAMS,* PRINTS, JEANS,
DOMESTICS, etc., which we can sell to suit you. Our stock of LADIES’ and
GENTS’ SHOES is very select and comprises none but the latest styles and best
? [ualities. We have a complete line of fresh GROCERIES, which is replenished
rom time to time with the best that the market affords. Come and see us ; we
can do you good. . FREE CITY DELIVERY.
M C BRIDE’S
CHINA PALACE!
29 PEACHTREE STREET, ATLANTA, GA.
We import direct from the largest factories of England. France and Ger
many.
We carry a full line of the genuine “H.&Co.” (Haviland & Co.) CHINA, in
White, Gold Band, and the various decorations.
Carlsbad China Dinner Tea and Bed-Room Sets.
Joseph Rogers’ Ivory-Handled Knives.
Rogers’ Best Plated Spoons, Forks and Casters.
Lamps, Chandeliers, Hall and Library Lamps.
We buy in large quantities, at lowest net cash prices. We handle only the
best goods and sell at lowest prices.
Merchants will save freight, breakage, delays and hard stock by placing their
orders with us.
SHOWCASES! SHOWCASES! SHOWCASES!
We give careful attention to all mail orders, and guarantee to fill them at
lowest prices. Do not fail to call on us when in our city.
MCBRIDE & CO.
ANDREW J. MILLER & SON,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
FURNITURE % CARPETS!
Libel for Divorce.
GEORGIA—Cow eta County :
JolinT. Ferrell ^ In Coweta Superior .
. Y;' n S Court. March Term. 1SS7.
Martha D. Ferrell.’
It appearing to the Court by the return of
the Sheriff in the above stated case that the
defendant does not reside in said county, and
it further appearing that she does not reside
in this State: it is therefore ordered by the
Court that service be perfected on the defend
ant bv the publication of this ord*-r once a
mont h for four months betore the next term
of this Court in The Herald axd
tiser, a newspaper published in Coweta
county,-Georgia. LUTHER M FARMER.
Granted: „ l^titioner’s Attorney.
S. w. Harris, J. s. C. c. C.
The largest and most complete stock in the South. We
will make it decidedly to your interest to purchase goods from
us, both as regards securing the latest styles and lowest prices.
Our FURNITURE stock is very complete, embracing ev
erything in that line.
Our CARPET DEPARTMENT is acknowledged to be
the best in the city, and we are sure if our goods and prices
are examined purchasers will not fail to leave their orders with
us. Our new illustrated Furniture catalogue is just out, and
we will be glad to mail it to any intending buyer.
Remember the place: 42 & 44 Peachtree Street.
I AM VERY BUSY!
But will stop long enough to give a few pointers on DRY GOODS, SHOES
AND CLOTHING—not many—just enough to worry the boys and set the pub
lic to thinking. Some of mv remarks may fall with a dull, sickening thud upon
the ear of my competitors; but I have abandoned all hope of getting rich in one
brief season,'and am determined to put my goods down and be content hereafter
with a reasonable profit instead of trying to “make it all” between September,
and May. I therefore respectfully submit the following for the consideration
of the public, w-hich I trust will be accepted as evidence of the reforms I have
resolved uj>on:
CLOTHING I
In this department I have an elegant line of Light-Weight Overcoats, rang
ing in price from 812 to 815. Splendid Heavy Overcoats, from $4 to $18.
Good serviceable Suits, late style, $5 to 810.
Excellent all-wool Cassimere, Scotch and Worsted Suits, both business and
dress, 810 to $20.
All of these goods are custom-made and first-class.
GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS!
selling dozens of them every week. They take on sight.
Good drilled Drawers at 25c. per pair.
These are not baits, offered to special customers, but are sold alike to all.
Hats and Caps of every description, including the latest styles and best man
ufacture.
Wool Hats, 35c. to 81.50.
Best Felt, 81 to S4, including Stetson’s best.
All-wool Scotch Caps, 50c. Formerly sold for 75c. and 81.00.
Handsome Derby Hats, 82.50, all shades.
SHOES AND BOOTS !
I have the largest and most carefully selected line of Gents’ and Ladies’ Shoes
in town. This may seem an extravagant assertion, but it is true nevertheless, as
an inspection of my stock will prove. I sell the famous FRANK D. WEYLD-
MAN & CO. Shoe. This establishment manufactures only the finer grades of
Children’s and Ladies’ Shoes, and I keep all the different styles and graces. The
cheapest Ladies’ Shoe of this manufacture is worth 82.50; the best, 84.00.
1 keep also a complete assortment of Misses’, Children’s and Infant’s Shoes,
manufactured by the same house. Infants’, 60c. to 81.00. Children’s and Miss-
ds\ 81.50 to 83.00.
Every pair of Weyldman’s Shoes is sold upon an absolute guarantee, and if
they do not come up to representation money will be refunded.
I sell an All-Leather Woman’s Shoe for *81.25.
In Men’s Shoes I simply down all competition. My 83 Shoe can’t be match
ed in town for the money, and the manufacturer’s guarantee goes with every
pair.
Gents’ Hand-sewed All-Calf, Dress Finish Shoes, in Congress and laces, from
84 to SO.
A general assortment of Men’s heavy Boots, Brogans, etor Boots, 82.25 to
83.50. Brogans, 81.15 to 81.50.
DRY GOODS !
I can show an elegant line of t)ry Goods, Ladies’ Dress Goods, Notions, etc.
Ginghams, best grade, 10c.
Calicoes, 5c. to 7c.
Bleachings, 10-4 Sheeting, (bleached and unbleached,) Towels, Napkins, Ta
ble Linen, etc.
Checks, 7ic. per yard. Sheeting, 6ic. Shirting, 54c. Handkerchiefs, 5c. to 25c.
Ladies’ JJndervests, Jerseys; Corsets, (including Warner’s Health Corset,)
etc. Jerseys from 65c to 82.50.
Jeans and Cassimeres, (single and double width,) all prices and qualities.
Flannels, (red and white,) all grades, from 20c to 75c. Opera Flannels, all
MISCELLANEOUS.
An immense line of Crockery, Cutlery, Willow-ware, etc.
A heavy line of Groceries, comprising everything kept in a strictly first-class
Grocery establishment.
I can sell Flour cheaper than any dealer in town, all made from new wheat.
I am selling the celebrated “SYLPH” FLOUR at SIX DOLLARS PER BAR
REL, and will naul it home for you if you live in town.
Other grades from $4-50 to 85.50. I have a big lot on hand and one car-load
to arrive.
I got on the inside of the market in this purchase and have decided to share
my good luck with my customers.
Georgia Barley and Rye, 81.25 per bushel.
Come and see me. It costs nothing to show goods, and I am prepared to
startle you.
J. R. HERRING.
THE NEWNAN VARIETY STORE!
THE ONLY PLACE IN TOWN
WHERE YOU CAN GET ANY AND EVERYTHING YOU WANT!
AND AT YOUE OWN PEICE !
I have now in stock and am constantly receiving the largest and most complete
assortment of general merchandise ever offered or ever carried in Newnan, and
can supply any want, however small or however great. An experience of many
years lias rendered me thoroughly familiar with the varied wants and necessities
of the people of this section, and my stock lias been added to from time to time
until it is now absolutely completp in every department, I can only make gen
eral mention of the different classes and grades of merchandise kept for sale in
my establishment, which may be embraced under the following inclusive head
ings—
READY-MADE CLOTHING, (a large stock,)
DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS, (an infinite variety,)
WILLOW BASKETS, (all sizes, styles and grades,)
SCHOOL BASKETS, WORK BASKETS,
CLOTHES BASKETS, TRUNKS, VALISES,
HATS, CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES,
JUGWARE, CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE,
LADIES’ OUTER AND UNDERWEAR,
JERSEY JACKETS, NECKWEAR,
AN IMMENSE LOT OF TOBACCO, AND
THE BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF GROCERIES
IN NEWNAN, WITHOUT EXCEPTION.
My prices are as low as the lowest, and on some articles I know I am cheaper
than my competitors. Those who are familiar with my methods know that I
conduct my business on as economical a plan as possible, consistent with enter
prise, and what I save in the way of extravagant' house-rent and unnecessary
clerk hire, I divide with my customers. In other words, where I save a dollar
in this wav I am enabled to mark down the selling price of my goods to a corres-
A. true extract from the minutes of Coweta
Superior Court, Septemhe^Tenm 1^-
Clerk Superior Court.
Libel for Divorce.
GEORGIA—Coweta County:
Scott Price ) In Coweta Superior Court,
vs. > September Term, 1837.
S lt appearing to the Court by the return of
the Sheriff in the above stated case that the
defendant does not reside in said COUI l t *’
it further appearing that she does not reside
n the State: It is therefore ordered by the
Umirt that service be perfected on the defena
Court inai. bli ^ tion of this order once a
PUbi rF d S$l& Wet *
^BvUieCoufu; Petitioner’s Attorney.
S. \V. Harris, J. s. c. c. 0.
a 8b?°tSS
Superior Court, 1 |P ten p^vNIEL SWINT,
September 13th, 18b • 1 clerk Su p er i 0 r Court.
MICKELBERRY & McCLENDON,
ponding figure and still make as good profit as my competitors. It
to ponder these facts, and pay you still better to personally inspect
It will pay you
my goods.
J. G. SHANNON.
West Side Public Square, NEWNAN, GA.
SMITH & WESSON
HAMMERLESS FSISTOL!
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
PRODUCE AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
THTS IS THE LATEST AND FINEST PISTOL MADE.
NO. 15 SOUTH BROAD ST., ATLANTA, GA.
Hay, Oats, Corn, Meal, Bran. Stock Feed,
Onions, Feathers, Cabbage, Irish Potatoes,
Dressed and Live Poultry, Meat, Flour,
Lard, N. O. Syrup, Dried Beef, Cheese,
FRUITS AXD ALL KINDS OF PROVISIONS AND COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Consignments solicited. Quick sales and prompt remittances. Good, dry, rat-proof stor
age. Excellent facilities for the care of perishable goods.
" |y- References: Gate City National Bank, and merchants and bankers of Atlanta
erally
generally.
M c CLENDON & CO.,
PRINTERS, STATIONERS AND BINDERS,
] 20.000 Rim
and Central
! Fird Cart-
' ridges and a
: full assort-
I ment of Pis
tols always
: in stock.
! FISh
HOOKS,
; TROT
i LINES,
; SEINE
j TWINE
j —AXD—
! READY
MADE
SEINES,
SOLID
STEEL
HOES,
GERMAN
MILLET,
—AXD —
all the vari
eties of
FIELD
AND
GARDEN
SEEDS.
FULL LINE HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE.
tUp-stairs in “Herald & Advertiser” Building,) NEWNAN, GA.
Will trade for fresh Eggs and first-class Butter, at the New
Hardware and Seed Store. A. POPE.
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