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®fte Jerald and ^duertisq. Newnan, Ga., Friday, October 7tb, 1887. WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,750. JAfi. E. BROWN. Editor. The Public School System Explained. The Public School Board met last Tuesday night according to appoint ment and remained in session about two hours. The meeting was public ami a number of citizens, not members of the Board, manifested an interest in the matters to be discussed by attend ing .and remaining until adjournment. Among other visitors was Hon. Martin V. Calvin, for several years (and now) :t member of the House from Richmond county, who was present by special in- vkation of the Board. No county in the State has a better system of public schools than Richmond, and the in auguration and ultimate success of the system is due more to the efforts of Mr. Calvin than to all other influences combined. He has devoted the best years of his life to the cause of educa tion, atfd never lets an opportunity pass when he can put in a word for the ad vancement of the educational interest s of the State. As chairman of the Com mittee on Education *in t he House for three Successive terms he lia:J done more than any other member to liber alize the views of that body upon this important subject, and the result of his efforts has been made apparent by annually increased appropriations for educational purposes. Though frequent ly combatted by such leather-headed obstructionists as Harrell, of Web ster, and Wheeler, of Walker—both in the committee-room and on the floor of the House—he has rarely failed to car ry his poiht in discussions upon this question; and it is to his lasting honor and credit that no measure designed for the enhancement of our school fa cilities, whether local or general, has ever languished for want of champion ship since he became a member of the Legislature. He was at one time su perintendent of public schools in Richmond county, and the present ad- miraltie system jn vogue there is the best illustration of jjis practical, pro gressive methods as an e,dp.cator, be cause it was inaugurated under his exr elusive direction. Xiii'i much in praise of a man who Rais duiifi £6 £eiief6us a part towards the advancement of the cause of edu cation in Georgia. We admire him— we honor him—and if he continues in the good work to which he is now so deeply devoted, coming generations will rise up and call him blessed. By request, Mr. Calvin explained in detail the operations of the public school system, and gave some informa tion that will be of practical use to our School Board. He spoke about an .hour r.r.-.T was listened to with closest Ittentron, both by t!l? members of the Boat'd and by the citizens who tVOl'G present At the conclusion of his re- mai-K.; he oil motion ot Mr. 1. X. t)rr, voted the thanks of the Board. At this juncture President Whatley irc'-.y and- in a neat speech expressed tlie ihheitation of the community upon the final success of the movement set on feed- last fall to secure for Xewnan a system of public schools, and bore flat' rering testimony to the unflagging zeal of Hon. W. Y. Atkinson in his support of the measure proposed for this object— aot only in the halls of the Legislature, but subsequently, in his capacity as lawyer and citizen, when the election held upon this question was involved in doubt and controversy. In recogni tion of the valuable and important service thus rendered, the citizens of Xewnan desired to testify their appre ciation in a manner that would convey unmistakably the deep sense of grati tude which they felr. As their spokes man, President Whatley here presented Mr. Atkinson with an elegant gold- headed cane, accompanying the tender with a well-worded presentation speech, which was roundly applauded. Mr. Atkinson was evidently sur prised, but none the less delighted at this manifestation of regard on the part of his fellow-citizens, and ac knowledged bis thanks in language that betokened his thorough appreciation ol‘the favor. However, he disclaimed all the credit that was accorded him by his generous friends and constituents. There were others, lie said, equally en titled to credit and consideration, without whose support and co-opera tion lie could have accomplished but uttle. To these public-spirited citizens a great deal was due for the success of the public school question, and upon these same citizens would depend the success of the system. He spoke several minutes, and at the conclusion of his remarks friends crowded around to ex tend their congratulations. It was a most pleasing episode, and was enjoy ed by every one present. The Board adjourned without trans acting any business of importance. “Our Venerable Compatriot” Refuses to be Convinced. Mr. Editor:—In your last issue I no ticed the following: “Judge Ben Leigh says he is not a farmer, but a professional high tariff advocate. If something isn’t done to stop this tariff reform movement we fear that our venerable friend and compatriot will soon be out of a job. Now, Mr. Editor, I would respectful ly ask what tariff reform movement is on foot that is likely to put me out of a iob? Do vou refer to the movement that carried Drank Hurd, of Cincinnati, to the shades of retirement ? Or to that movement by which Bill Morrison ■was discarded by his District, and who, like Hurd, would have remained in re tirement had it not been for Federal patronage? Or, to come still nearer home, was it the movement that re duced Carlisle’s majority of 5,000 to a moity of 700, with a contest pending for his seat ? Is it the movement that set forth the late Virginia platform, which unequivocally advocates the re peal of the abominable internal reve nue laws, and without ambiguity goes in for the protection of American in dustry ? Mr. Editor, you read things back wards. Even if I were as young as you, I would not live long enough to be out of a job. All that I contend for is to let the present tariff stand and re peal the internal revenue laws. I want no modification of the present tariff laws after the fashion of 1833. I want no panic in my lifetime like that of 1837. I want prosperity to reign in our land perpetually, and nothing but pro tection will secure it. If Carlisle & Co. continue their factious opposition to Mr. Randall, the Democratic party will be engulfed before I am out of a job. And while I am up I will give the De mocracy some advice: It was said that the Xorthern Whigs went to the Re publican party and Southern Whigs to the Democracy. I will call the atten tion of the Democracy to the fact that at the last Presidential election Indi ana, Xew Jersey and Connecticut, (three old Whig States that voted for Henry Clay in 1844 on account of his protective sentiments,) voted for Mr. Cleveland. Xow, if Carlisle & Co. suc ceed in “fixing” their sentiments in the next Democratic platform, then they will most assuredly lose those States, and perhaps Xew York, which is a very large manufacturing State; but let Randall write that platform and all the States mentioned will support it, and probably Rhode Island, which, for the first time since the Dow rebellion, went Democratic for Governor this year. She, too, is a strong protective State, and cannot support the Carlisle- Cobden-Club idea of free trade. I ought to have said above that the pen sioning of the Federal soldiers soon will keep me in a job, even if I were not more than 30 years old; because, with all those soldiers on the pension list, *>100,0000,000 more will be added to the present list per annum. So, you 'will see that tlie Carlisle idea is im practicable and cannot succeed before this country is so fully developed that we could resort to direct taxation with out, injury to any of our interests what ever. Mark my prediction. Your friend, Benj. Leigh. Palmetto. ~ ~— Mr. Editor:—The colored Methodists at this place are preparing to build a new brick church. They have just fin ished burning 135,000 brick. The pas tor, Rev. John Crolley, personally su perintended the inaking and burning of tli6 bl'lek, The success of rile enter prise is largely due to his untiring ef forts, though he was ably assisted by Jessie M. Mobley, Charley Farmer and Alf Burney. Doc Elder furnished the mules to grind the mud. The member ship of the church, and many who were not members, worked at the brick-yavil as they had opportunity, without remuneration. In this man ner the brick were obtained at a mini mum cost. They finished burning the brick on Saturday night and had a grand barbecue at the brick-kiln in honor of the occasion. There were eight or ten carcases. All seemed to enjoy themselves and the whole affair was conducted in a quiet and orderly manner. Messrs. Edgar and Os«ar Kelly left on Monday for Atlanta. They will re main there till about the 20th, when they will go to Oxford to at tend college. Edgar is a returning senior; Oscar will enter the sophomore class. Success at tend them 1 Mrs. Frank Jeter, who has been vis iting the family of Rev. G. W. Colquitt, returned to her home m Macon on Sat urday. Miss Maggie ^ ates, of Rivertown, visited friends in Palmetto last week. ■ ’ Miss Loudie Stipe is on the sick list this week, ing. The young ladies and gentlemen of ■ Fairburntake occasional horseback ex cursions to Palmetto. A private letter brings news of the ; serious illness of .Emory Brockman, of Atlanta, son of W. A. Brockman, for- ■ merly of this place. Much regret is ! felt at the tidings, i Prof. Gayron G. Glowe metto Saturday. Oct. 4th. amply and easily entertained by the good people of the neighborhood. The following distinguished ministers were in attendance: Dr. Harvey Hatcher, Dr. G. R. McCall, Dr. H. C. Ilornady, Rev. T. C. Boykin, Rev. J. M. Wood and Congressman J. D. Stewart. The preaching by those able divines was highly appreciated by the hundreds who heard them. I was deeply pained to learn of the death of Mr. Maynard Glower, son of Air. W. T. Glower, of Fayette county. Deceased was a most excellent and pi ous young man, about 20 years of age, and his death is generally and sincere ly deplored. Your correspondent had the pleasure of meeting Judge Willis Whitaker and his excellent lady. Mrs. W. was raised in Coweta, being a daughter of Col. E. Martin, of the Sixth district. The Judge handed me his subscription to The Herald and Advertiser and expressed himself highly pleased with the same. A pleasant night was spent with Dr. Woolsey and family. The Doctor has not fully recovered from his affliction of last year. The Atlanta and Florida Railroad passes just in front of the Doctor’s residence,, at which point a depot wiil be located. Trains will reach there about December 1st. The foundation for the brick ware house at Turin is being laid. Capt. J. M. Luckie, of the Fourth dis trict, was on a visit to Air. Ed Peek’s last week. Capt. J. A. Hunter, of your city, made a business trip to Turin last Tues day. Rev. H. S. Rees and lady left Tues day for the Western Baptist Associa tion.* The “Tom Johnson” house fell off its temporary underpinning a few days ago. Miss Tain Clark, who has been visit ing in this neighborhood for some time, left Monday for her home in South Carolina. R. A. T. Oct. 5th. ARMED AND EQUIPPED Panther Creek. Mr. Editor:—Air. J. R. Thurman and Miss Ann Carter were called away last Friday by the dangerous illness of Air. Newton Carter, who is said to be lying at the point of death at his home near Brooksville, Ala. Air. Carter is a brother of Mr. M. L. Carter, of Xew- ttan, Mrs. J. R. Thurman and Aliss Ann Carter, of this district, and Airs. Eliza beth Pitts, of Carrollton, Air. Julius Hood, near Roscoe, has the fever. Air. J. H. Hyde has built a new resi dence near the spot where his 'old one stood. Air. J. C. Sewell is erecting a large and commodious barn. . ». , A short time ago Mrs. Dr. Starr miss ed a large turkey gobbler for several days, and when found he had taken possession of a guinea nest and gone to setting in good earnest. The eggs were in an advanced state of incubation and would have hatched soon. Tins same gobbler took charge of some motherless chicks last spring and scratched for and brooded them, performing all the du ties of a maternal fowl until they got large enough to take care of themselves. I get the above facts from Dr. Starr and his good lady. In company with Dr. Starr I attend ed the family reunion at Air. W. R. Wilkinson’s on Friday last, the occasion being the celebration of Air. Wilkinson’s 57th birthday. Nearly all their chil dren, grandchildren and other relatives were present, as well as a large number of friends. The weather was delight ful. and it seemed as though heaven smiled upon the occasion—typical of that grand day of all other days, when there shall be a reunion of soul and body: of husbands, wives, childrei FOR THE FALL AND WINTER TRADE Breech-loading Shot-guns of the best English, German and American manufacture, at pri ces ranging in price from $12 to $35. Muzzle-loading Guns, for men and boys, from $2 50 to $10. Winchester Repeating and other Sporting Rifles. Ammunition of all kinds. Loaded Shells, Powder, Shot, Caps, and hunt- | ing equipments. I The finest and largest assortment of * Cutlery ever seen in Newnan. Pocket Knives, over 150 patterns and styles. £ Table Knives, plain steel and silver- plated. Razors, Scissors, Spoons, in all styles and prices. Our stock embraces everything usu ally found in a General Hardware •Store—agricultural implements, carri age material, belting, grates, hollow- ware, and house furnishing goods. Tin-ware of home manufacture— “Simril brand”—at wholesale and re tail. Job work in tin and sheet-iron done at short notice. Large, commodious store-room west side of Public Square. Good goods at reasonable prices, and satisfaction guaran teed. Come to see us. It will pao you to buy goods of us, first, last and all the time. T. E. FELL & CO. FULLER & NORRIS, -( DEALERS IN )> STAPLE *"!> FANCY GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, ETC, AND GENERAL CATERERS TO TnE DRY GOODS AND GROCERY TRADE> DRY GOODS. “The Waterbury” Price, complete with chain, $2.50 at Avery’s. EYE-GLASSES Good Spectacles and Eye glasses for 25c. at Avery’s. WEDDING RINGS, Gift 1 Rings, Engagement Rings, Birthday Rings, Plain and Stone Rings; Gold, Silver, filled and plated Rings. All prices, sizes and styles at Av ery’s. We have just received an elegant line of Cassimeres, ranging in price from 35c to $1 per yard. A general line and complete assort ment of Prints and Domestics always on hand, consisting of Shirting and Sheet ing, 16-4 Sheeting, Brown and Bleached Drills, Dress Checks, Shirting Stripes, Bleaching?, Bed Tickings, Quilt Linings, Assorted Flannels, Linseys and Jeans, to suit your money. Our Notions and Hosiery lineeare nice and complete. We can sell you Hose from 5c to 75c per pair. SHOES AND HATS. When you want anything in this line come to see us and we will save you money. GROCERIES, ETC. Our line of Confectioneries, Fancy and Family Groceries, etc., is our spe cialty, being unquestionably the most complete stock in this city. We keep always in stock a fresh line of eatables, such*as Cabbage, Onions, Sweet Pota toes, Irish Potatoes, Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Bananas, etc. FULLER & NORRIS. Greenville Street, next door to Reese’s Drug Store. Application for Leave lo Sell. i GEORGIA—Coweta County: j plication should not be svanted. This Octo- Daniel Swint, administrator of Martha AVa!- j be> : (i, 1887. \V. H. PERSONS, den, late of said county, deceased, having | Printer’s ,-eo -L.L0- >un.i,.p. applied to the Court of Ordinary ofsaid county l TTY. - . for leave to sell the lands belonging to tne es- j LCtTOFS Oi AClUlll.iSlI 3.1x011. tate of said deceased, all persons concerned | q E O RGIA C o w et a County: are required to show cause in said Court, by A the lirst. Monday in November next, if any “ they can, why said applicat ion should not be granted. This October 0,1887. W. H. PERSONS. Printer’s fee ?3 00. Ordinary. fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters and kindred of all nations, who shall meet to part no more. Referring to the dinner, Dr. Starr says it was the hand somest table that he had seen in twenty years. I am at a loss to give a satis factory description of the viands that encumbered it. I know one tiling. A glassful of the wine that ornamented the sideboard would have made a fel low feel like lie was walking up hill all the time. It just made one feel good all the way up and half way down. All the prohibitionists present drank it and felt comfortable. I know it makes you editors feel hungry to set up such dinners in type, but you have placed me under obligations to eat and write for you. and you must keep the dish- rags clean. . . , . . Mrs. “Ripples’ ” kinfolks are getting Our other sick are xmprot -. j. Q be powerful folks for reunions, and I am mighty glad I belong to the fami ly. I have taken Dr. Starr in as a partner, and there are several other large families in Coweta that we think ought to have reunions—such families, for instance, as the Sewells, the Youngs, the Cannicals, the Norths, the Arnalls, the Summers, the Kirbys, the Browns, the Leighs, the Brewsters, and lastly, but not least, the great Smith family. I wonder if that old blind negro, was in Pal- Dixon, (an inmate of the county podr , farm,) lias permission to ramble off two ~ '■ ; or three miles from the farm ? He has been fouud rambling about in the woods several times. He. should be confined more closely. In my account of the Richards reun ion last week I neglected to speak of the high encomium passed upon Hon. Benj. Leigh by Capt. W. B. Richards in introducing the orator of the day. He said" Hf Fnends and fellow-citizens: I hare t he pleasure of introducing to you a man whom I have known fofty- six years; a man upon whose chatacter there is not a biot or stain; as worthy a citizen as ever trod upon this earth- ripe with age and full of honors.’’’ A hawk-caught a grown goose at our house the other day, killed and half de voured it before it Vas discovered. The colored people had a basket singing at Jones’ Hill on Sabbath last, ana in the evening some of oiir best cit izens attended—myself among the number. They rendered some fine music, and some of the teachers ap peared to have a very good idea -of -the science. - -Ripples. Deft. 5th, Application for Leave to Sell. GEO KG I A—Coweta County: Daniel Swint, administrator of Richmond Sewell, late ot'said county, deceased, having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said coun ty for leave to sell the lands belonging to the es tate of said deceased, all persons concerned are M. I.. Carter having applied to the Court ot Ordinary of said county for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Amy Thompson, late of said county, deceased, all persons concerned are required to show cause in said Court by the first Monday in Novem ber next, if any they can. why said applica tion should not be granted. This October 6, W. H. PERSONS, ihinter's fee$8.<i0. Ordinary. I am constantly receiving the newest and latest designs in all kinds of Jewelry, and in vite everyybody to examine them. I have all kinds, from the ioc. pin up. Letters of Administration. GEORGIA—Coweta Cocxty : require'[ to show caAse iK said Court by the ; A. O. Lyndon having appllei 1 to 'Hje Coart tirst Monday in November next, if any they da B. Lyndon, late of said county, deceased, all persons concerned are required to show cause in said Court by t he tirst Monday in November next, if any they can, why said application should not be granted. This Oc tober 0, l 887. W. H. P EK 80 N S, Printer’s fee *3.00. Ordinary. Monday can, wliy said application should not be grant ed. This October 6, 18.-7. W. H. PERSONS, Prifiler's feoSLOP. Ordinary. Application for Leave to Sell. GEO RGI A- Cow eta County : Edgar and Oscar Kelly, administrators of Harrison Kelly, into ofsaid county, deceas'd having applied to the Court of Ordinary ol said count v for leave to sell the lands belong ing to the estate ofsaid deceased, all persons concerned are required to show cause in said Court by the first Monday in November next, if any they can, why said application should not be granted. This October 6. !SS7. \V. IT. PERSONS, Printer's ic«>3.00. Ordinary. Application tor Leave to Sell. GEORGIA— Coweta County : Daniel Swint.. administrator of the estate of Nc-lson Thurman, late of said county, decea.- - i ed, having applied to the Court of Ordinary ofsaid county for'eave to sell the lands >>e- I longing to the estate of said deceased, all per- I -ons concerned are required to show cause in | said Court by the first Monday hi November I next, if anv they can why said application i should not be granted. This October it. 18*7. \V. H. PERSONS, Printer’s fee *3.00. Ordinary. Letters of Administration. GEORG I A—Cow eta Cou sty : John M. Tidwell having applied to the Court of Ordinary ofsaid count;- for permanent let - tors of administration on the estate of Gilbert Weaver, late of said county, deceased, all persons concerned are r; quired to show eau-c in said Court by the first .Monday in Novem ber next. if any*they can, > hy said application should not be grant> d. This October 6, 188«. W. H. PERSONS, Pj inters' fee *3.00. Ordinary. Turin. Mr. Editor:—With many others from this section I attended the Fairburn Baptist Association at White Water church on Saturday and Sunday last. The introductory sermon was preach ed by Elder R. C. Rhodes, of Palmetto, and was pronounced a fine effort by those competent to judge. The Asso ciation was organized by electing Rev. R. C. Rhodes moderator and Rev. A. C. Smith clerk. The letters from the churches reported 172 baptized during the associational year, and the sum of $300 raised for associational objects. The next session will be held with Bethsaida church, Fayette county. On Sunday it was estimated that not less than two thousand people were in at tendance, and this large concourse was Application for Leave to Sell. GEORGIA—Coweta County : J. P. and C. A. Rns<eP, administrators of . .Tames Russell, late of said county, ; ise«L i having applied to the Court of Ordinary of ■ said county for leave to sell the lands belong- i ing to the estate of said deceased, a l persons concerned arc required to show cause in said Court by the first Monday in November next, if any they can, why said application should not be granted. This October 6, 1,387. VV. K. PERSONS, Printer’s fee *3.D0. Ordinary. I Letters of Dismission. ! GEORGIA—Coweta County: | p. S Whatley, administrator of the estate i of C. <t. Harr s, late of said county, deceased, : having applied to the Court c.f OrJinary of | said county for letters o"i dismission from his | said trust,'all persons concerned are required i to show cause n said Court by the first Mon- i dav in January next, if any they can, why i said application should not he granled. This | Octr b r 0. 1887. W. H. PERSONS, I Printer’s fee fo.CO. • Ordinary. Application lor Leave to Sell. GEORGIA—Coweta County: W. H. Summer, administrator of the estate of Adam Siftifmer, late of said county, deceas ed, having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said county for leave to sell the lands lie- longing to tlie'estate of said-deceased, all per sons concerned are required to show cause in said Court byThe firat Monday in November next. If any they can. Why said application should not be granted. This^OcHMier^ 6.^1387. Printer’s fee <3.10. " Ordinary. Application for Leave to Sell. GEORGIA—Coweta County: Joseph E. Dent, executor of William W. Stegall, late ot said county, deceased, having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said coun ty for leave to sell one six per cent, bond of the Atlanta and West Point Railroad Compa ny, belonging to the estate ofsaid deceased, ail .persons concerned are required to show Notice to Debtors and Creditors. GEORGIA—Coweta County: All persons having demands against the es tate of Regina W. Brandenburg, late of said county, deceased, are hereby notified to ren der in their demands to the undersigned, ac cording to law; and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment. This October 6th, 1887. DANIEL SWINT. Printer’s fee |3 00 Administrator. In Coweta Superior Court, September Term, 18S7. Libel for Divorce. GEORGIA—Coweta County: Scott Price i vs. > Sylvia Price.) it appearing to the Court by the return of the Sheri ST in the above stated case that the defendant does not reside in said county, and it further appearing that she does not reside in the State: It is therefore ordered by the Court that service be perfected on the defend ant by the publication of this order once a month for four months before the next term of this Court in The Herald and Adver tiser, a newspaper published in Coweta county, Georgia. P. F. SMITH, By the Court : Petitioner’s Attorney. S. W. Harris, J. S. C. C. C. A true extract.from the minutes of Coweta Superior Court, September Term, 1837. This September 13tb, 1S&7. DANIEL SWINT, Clerk Superior'Court. I take pride in selling good. watches, and while I have watches as low as $2.50, my greatest bargains are in good, reliable Timepieces. All who favor me with their patronage can relv on getting the best goods for the monev. CLOCKS! I am still headquarters for Clocks, and have a full variety, from the cheap Alarm Clock up to a fine French Cathedral Bell. My stock of Silverware (in cluding all kinds of Tableware.) is fuller than ever before, and prices are lower. Fine Glassware, China' and Novelties, such as no one else in Newnan handles. You can only appreciate these bargains by stopping in and seeing. Medals, Badges, Buttons, Pins, Rings, etc., made to or der, from your own gold. My father is now associated in business with me, and we are better prepared than ever to do your work. Three workmen busy all the time, and must be kept busy; so bring us your Watches, Clocks and Jewelry to repair. Everything guaranteed. W. E AVERY, Newnan, Ga.