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iltij Jerald and ^dentists, Newnan, Ga., Friday, Oct. 14, 1887. WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,750. JAS. R. BROWN, Rhitok. The City Court. Some months ago a bill was intro- • lucrd in the Legislature to abolish the County Court in Coweta county, and about the same time a measure was in- r rod need creating a City Court, with milarged jurisdiction and numerous ad ditional powers not conferred upon C-Hinty Courts. The Act creating the City Court was approved by the Gov ernor last week, and with his formal ap proval of the measure the County Court virtually ceased to exist. J. W. Powell, Esq., was appointed Judge of the City Court and P. 8. Whatley, Esq., Solici tor, both of whom had resigned their ojiires in the County Court. They re ceived notice of their appointment last week- and took the oath of office on Monday. The Act is voluminous, containing ^ () between fifty and sixty sections, and to j { - e publish it in full would require more j %ision space than we can spare. Our readers tliority to grant new trials. All cases brought in the County Court are trans ferred to the City Court. Jurors, wit nesses and litigants hound to appear at the County Court are required to ap pear at the City Court. By special ar rangement and consent certain cases are triable at Senoia and Grantville. Constables and Justices are officers of the City Court and share in the fines and forfeitures. The Judge distributes the money due Justices and constables every monthly Court day. Magistrates and other officers must have their cost bills approved and entered on the minutes in order to share in the distii- bution of the fund arising from fines and forfeitures. The City Court has been rendered necessary by increasing litigation, the limited jurisdiction of the County Court affording but little relief, com paratively, from the rapidly accumu lating business of the Superior Court, and we have no doubt it will result in great benefit to the community. The bill creating the Court was thoroughly digested by the Xewnan bar before it was introduced, and was considered i with equal carefulness by the Judiciary Committees in both branches of the eneral Assembly, no feature or pro- Th« undersigned offers his services to the no ■ •—v, - — — o- people <>r Xewnan and Coweta county as a _: n ~ thirtv-seven i skillful and experienced painter, and respect- forty-nine delegates, tmrrj-seteu , fuUy so ,, clf8 t ,£ir Nonage- House-paint ing u specialty, either by contract Or by the day. Oid furniture, organs, pianos, etc.. cleaned, painted and revarnished. Address me at Xewnan, Ga. ALLEN LONG. •‘Sic Transit,” Etc. The extent to which the leaders in the Confederacy have passed away is only appreciated when the roll is called, as has been done by Col. C. C. Jones, Jr., of Augusta, Ga., in a recent address before the Confederate Sur vivors’ Association. The constitution of the Confederate States was signed bv of whom are dead. The President sur vives, but Vice-President Stephens died four years ago. Of three who held the portfolio of Secretary of State all are dead; of live Secretaries of War. all; of two Secretaries of the Treasury, one; of i four Attorney-Generals two, and the 1 one Secretary of the Navy; while the sole Postmaster-General, Mr. Reagan, is still very much alive, as he proved by taking the stump for prohibition in the recent Texas canvass, and arguing againt the declaration on the other side of his old chief. Of thirteen commis sioners accredited to represent the Confederacy abroad, ten are dead. There were five men who bore rank as 5 fail Generals in the army, of whom Johnston and Beauregard alone sur vive; twenty-one Lieutenant Generals, of whom eleven are dead; one hundred Major Generals, of whom fifty-five are IMPORTANT NOTICE! If von are Indebted to us, either lor Furni ture or Coflln«, come up promptly and pay the account. We need the money now. THOMPSON BROS. PAINTING! mitted that could add to j ( ] pa( ]. alH ] four hundred and eighty Desirable City Property for Sale. My business affairs calling me to tlie coun try, I offer for sale, at. a bargain, my house and lot on J sekson st reet, where I now re side. The house is one urd-a-half stories. w-*U finished in and out, two halls ten feet wide, and includes all the conveniences ot a modern dwelling. Kitchen, servant Louse and good barn on the lot. The lot contains three acres, and lies well. A good orchard ot well-selected fruits. Well of water that has no superior In town. Must be sold, .''alt or write. THUS. LEIGH. Xewnan, Ga., October 7th, 1857. FOR SALE! I offer the following bargains in real estate: $3,000. the general utility or serviceableness must be content, therefore, with such j Court. It is competently offi- thinks that considerably more than half vnopsis as a hurried and.somewhat , cored, and there is good reason for the examination has enabled us to j j 10pe t j iat it will greatly reduce the ex penses of the Superior Court, and in so doing he practically self-sustaining. cursor. make, which will be found below: The City Court supercedes the County Court and lias general original civil jurisdiction over the county con current with the Superior Court, in all matters and proceedings where the amount involved (including interest) is as much as §50—except in cases where 1 lie Constitution gives exclusive juris diction to the Superior Court, All misdemeanors committed in the county are accountable to the City Court. The civil jurisdiction includes all kinds uf special proceedings. The Court also has jurisdiction to grant and determine f(j-li<,raris and to hear appeals from lower Courts. The term of the first Judge and Solicitor appointed under the Act expires March 21st, 1890. Af ter that, the terms are four years. The ^ Jerk of the Superior Court is ex-officio Clerk of the City Court. The Sheriff fe- delegated with authority to serve all processes of the Court. The Judge’s salary is not less than §1,000 nor more than §1.500, to be fixed by the County Commissioners. The Judge is invested with ail the powers now vested in Judges of the Superior Court, (except to admit to bail in capital cases,) as well as the powers of County Court Judges. The Judge, or Court, has also jurisdiction to hear, in a summary way, (either in term time or vacation.) all disputes between landlords and ten ants or croppers, and masters or ser vants, arising out of those relations; to so mouid his judgments as to do com plete justice, and to enforce his judg ments by execution or attachment. Tax (. ollectors may make their gar nishments returnable to the monthly term-. The .Judge has authority to try all cases where a jury is not demanded, by the call of the docket on the first day of the return term. The Court has monthly and quarterly terms. Cases may be brought to the monthly terms where the principal sum in controversy, exclusive of attorney’s fees, does not exM>a, 1 §100. ami are triable at the first term. Other cases must be brought to the quarterly terms, and are triable as m the Superior Court. The same rules of procedure obtain as in the Superior Court, where applicable. The Judge ^ower to. niajkQ additional rules. Tiiy depositions of witnesses residing in the county may lie taken. It is made the duty of the Court to press cases to -.nice. Additional parties may be made in all cases where the ends of justice require it wnere une e..u S ux pots or appurtenances, or - The monthly and quarterly „f this Sta enns will be the same as designated m The rolling stock of the Western and Atlantic Railroad consists of 55 loco- Settled at Last. motives, 722 box cars, 28 stock cars, 328 The special order in the House last coal cars, 34 cabooses and 40 passenger equipment cars. The value of the loco motives, as assessed for taxes, is §198,- 000; and cars, §297,425, The average life of a locomotive is about 18 years, and of a passenger car 12 years. Tuesday was the resolution of Mr. Berner, of Monroe, requiring additional security from the lessees of the IV es- tern and Atlantic Railroad. The reso lution requires the lessees to increase their bond $2,000,000, and in the event this is not done the Governor is au thorized to take possession of the property. Mr. Berner argues that the bond now held by the State is prac tically worthless, and in view of the at titude of the lessees' on the question of betterments, (as outlined by President Brown’s letter, and the threats therein made,) it behooves the State to take immediate and decisive steps for the protection of her property against dis mantlement or depreciation. What ever the State may owe the lessees she is perfectly able to pay, and will pay. The road, he said, is now virtually in the control of the Louisville and Nash ville Railroad Company, and urged this as another important reason why ,t.ho State should look after and protect her property. An amendment was offered substi tuting §1,000,000 for §2,000,000 in the bond. The resolution, as amended, was adopted by a vote of 122 to 8. On Wednesday Mr. Candler, of De- Kalb, introduced a resolution reciting, among other things, that it is the im perative duty of this General Assembly, in view of recent- disclosures made by the president of the present company of lessees, to protect the Western and Atlantic Railroad; that the present lessees have no claim, either in law or equity, against the State for better ments, and that no such claim be en tertained or.allowed by the State; that the Governor be authorized and directed to appoint three commission ers, whose duty it shall be to make a complete inventory of the property now belonging to the Western and Atlantic Railroad, both real and per sonal, which inventory shall show the present actual value of said property and be filed in the office of the Comp troller-General; that, after an examina tion of this inventory, should the Gov ernor have reliable information that the lessees, or any of their officers, rial, and to attach all witnesses where ^ ^ employefl> are in any way im ?ases are delayed by reason of their ab- . . , pairing or depreciating the value of said road, or its road-bed, bridges, de- uperior Court shalll lie the jur> list oi j mitatus 0 f either or all of the counties will be turned into rejoicing when the , . . , ie City Court. Superior t ourt grand j , . , - d d and, 1 mysteries of life are solved and the dark less money than anybody else, irors ‘ are competent tales jurors, j M to protect and operas j —* ^ hffht 1 ilrown smil sum- t 55 .. T .5 1 n ! Oi 11 the calendar of the County Court, un loss changed by order of the Judge, which terms are to last until the business is disposed of. Cases may be set for trial at any time. Where suits are pending, or judgment may be obtained for as much as §50 in-any Court of any other county, garnishees residing in Coweta county may bo made to an swer in the City Court. Suits against joint obligors may be brought. The City Court is a Court of record, with a seal,'and all the proceedings are to be recorded. The traverse jury list of the Superior Court shalll be the jury list of the jurors Eighteen jurors are drawn and sum moned and fifteen impanneled. Sev en constitute a jury. If either party demands a jury of twelve, the other party strikes three from the panel. Jurors, bailiffs and witnesses are. paid the same as in the Superior Court. In criminal cases defendants may be tried on information filed by the So licitor, with the right of demanding in dictment or jury trial. Trials by jury in all cases, civil and criminal, are to be had only at the quarterly terms. 7 lie Court has no right to carve a misde meanor out of a fel my. The Superior <’ourt may transfer indictments to the City Court for trial, and bonds in such eases are bv law rpvurnable to the C it\ Court. It is the duty of committing magistrates to bind mi Memeunnr cases over to the City C uri. unless indict- pient is demanded. V» rits oi error he to the Supreme Court in all cases ex ceeding §100. I n cases involving §100 and less, the writ is to the Superior Coun. removing out of this State any of its cars, engines, rolling-stock or other equipments, or carrying or removing Brigadier Generals, of whom Col. Jones are dead. Each year makes serious in roads upon the survivors. $1350. $1,250. f ;$500. $400. My Dwell ins on Washi ngton st.; ten rooms; iot 200X300 feet. Brick Store-house on Bay street; rents for *150 per annum. My river place; 300 acres; twe framed houses. of land in The Synod of Georgia will hold their convention in the Presbyterian church in Rome on the 23d of this month. The Legislature will adjourn next Thursday Information Wanted. The following note of inquiry ex plains itself. If the grim and grizzled hero is within the range of our circula tion we daresay he will let himself be known; if dead, and the regimental relic is yet in possession of his family, we have no doubt his heirs and assigns will be equally prompt in responding to the inquiry of Mr. Kelly. The note is as follows: McDonough, Ga., Oct 12th, 1SS7. Jos. E. Brown, Esq., Newnan, Ga.— Dear Sir: Not long since a friend of mine, who was a member of the 19th Ga. Regiment, told me that at the sur render the color-bearer of the regiment was a man named Poteet, or Peteet, of Coweta countv, and that on that occa sion, rather than surrender his liag, he secreted it about his person. My friend is desirous of knowing whether the man is still living in your county, and if so whether he still has “the old flag” or not. II. H. Kelly, of Love’s district, is the party who desires the in formation, as he was a lieutenant in Company G, of that Regiment; and, as thev speak of having a reunion, lie would like to know if the regimental flag is still in existence—as, if it is, they would like to have it at the reun ion* I suggested to him. that perhaps vou would not object to inserting a lo cal in your paper inquiring whether Mr. Poteet is still living, and, if so, what became of the flag. Tell him to write to II. II. Kelly, White House, Ga. If you comply with this request you oblif will much alige. 1 ours very truly, Jas. II. Speer. Mrs. Flora Keith Royeton. Amid the sad things of life, none fills the mind with more sorrow than the announcement that a wife and mother must die. Such were our thoughts as we stood in the home of Mr. John Roy eton and saw the life of his beloved wife, Mrs. Flora Keith Royeton, grad ually ebbing out. Could affection have bridges de- kept her here, the home once bright ” ’ j, with her presence would not to-day permanent \ so shrouded in gloom. To say that she is missed but faintly conveys the idea of the loneliness and desolation that reign in the hearts of her loved things cheap 111 proportion. ^ ^ .. .. . . - ones. To her mother, whose only the same without the limits or juris- daug hter she was, grief sits like a pall — “ ' diction of this State with an intention over her crushe'd heart. To her broth- not to return the same before the ex- ers, a link is lost from the chain of do- 11-Pa. Ti-liiln fa nor* hiicliQllfl fllirl piration of the present lease, or per mitting the depreciation of the proper ty by willful neglect or failure to keep up the necessary repairing, it shall be the imperative duty of the Governor to at' once take’ possession of said road and all its rolling-stock, equip ments and appurtenances; and, if nec essary for this purpose, he may sum mon to his aid the Sheriff and posse One hundred acres Campbell county. One hundred acres of land in Doug las county, near Salt .Spi ings. My reason for selling is. I have more real estate than I want. LAVENDER It. HAY. Newnan, Ga., Sept. 30th. Real Estate For Sale. A good farm three miles north of Grantville. on the Xewnan road, containing 212 acres, more or less, commonly known as the Sam Leigh place. A house and lot. in the town ot Grantville, whereon Dr. W. C. Smith former ly resided. Also, a lot of acres, with mod erate improvements, near the Methodist church in Grantville. Owing to failing health of himself and wife, and his children all being grown, M. S. Smith d- sires to break up housekeeping, and offers for sale his dwelling, with either two or fourteeu acres attached, as purchaser may prefer, in the town of Grant ville. Tliis is ore of the best improved places in the town. Health, society, church and school facilities all good. Titles perfect. Price and terms easy. Apply to M. S. SMITH, or W. A. TOST, Attorney. Grantville, Ga., Sept. 27th. 1887 A QUESTION ANSWERED. Why is it that we can sell the “White Hickory Wag on” cheaper than any other wagon can be sold ? It is be cause they are made almost at our doors, and the saving in freight is a fair profit on a wagon. They are made of good material, by experienced workmen, and will compare in quality and finish with any wagons shipped to this country. For sale by T. E. FELL & CO NEW RICE! NEW GUNS! NEW BROOMS AND BETTER BROOMS ! As good FLOUR as the market affords, and if you don’t believe I am selling it cheap, try me. Georgia raised Barley and Rye. Good Coffee at 25c. Other (1861.) REPORT OF THE CONDITION —OF— THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK At Newnan, in the State of Georgia, at the close of bus iness, October 5, 1887. RESOURCES. *103.193.40 9,v|7.83 50,000.00 05,000.0') 2.294.09 3l.fGI.tt9 (177.31 2,071.80 1.21K53 2.391.85 8.276.00 5.95 13.792.50 5,COO 00 2,250.00 1.600.00 *302.499.96 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in surplus fund Undivided profits National Rank notes outstanding . Individual deposits subject to check Demand certificates of deposit Due to other National Banks Dae to State Banks and bankers. Bills payable Total ,000.00 (,000.1)0 .374.59 000.00 '.892.32 ,173.24 .305.51; 098.65 000.00 *302.199.96 Loans and discounts Overdrafts ,v U. S. Bonds to secure circulation (ither stocks, bonds, and mortgages Due from approved reserve agents. Due from other Nation*. banks .. Duo from State Banks and bankers Real estate, furniture, and fixtures. Current expenses and Taxes paid.... Checks and other cash items Bills mother Banks Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents Specie Legal tender notes _ Redemption fund with U.S. Treasur er, 5 per cent, of circulation ... Due from U. S. Treasurer, other than 5 per cent redemption lund Total. STATE OF GEORGIA—COUNTY ok Coweta, 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. II. C. Fisiiek, Cashier Subscribed and sworn to before me tiiis 1 lth day of October, 1S87. Correct—Attest: Orlando McClendon, U. 8. C. C. Com. W. R. Berry, j Jxo. D. Berry. > (3382.) REPORT OF THE CONDITION —OF— THE NEWNAN NATIONAL BANK At Newnan, in the State of Georgia, at the close of bus iness, October 5, 1887. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts *84,438.10 Overdrafts 17.073.66 IT. S. Bonds to secure circulation 21,000.00 Due from approved reserve agents 7,Sii.96 Due from other National Banks 45.00 Due from State Banks and Bankers 5,633.51 Real estate, furniture, and fixtures... 1,797.25 Current expenses and taxes paid 667.55 Premiums paid 4,853.04 Checks and other cash items 14.16 Bills of other Banks 565.00 Fractional paper currency, nickels, and pennies 5.79 Specie 5.018.00 Legal tender notes 11,652.00 Redemption fund with U S Treasurer (5 per cent, of circulation) 945.00 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in * 50,000.00 Surplus Fund 1,000.00 Undivided profits 1,120.50' National Bank notes outstanding. . 18,900.00 Individual deposits.subject to check 27,864.52 Demand certificates of deposit 41.528.50 Notes and bills re-discounted 21,116.50' Total $161,530.02. Total *161,530.02 STATE OF GEORGIA—County of Coweta, ss: I, R. 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 10th day of October, 1887. Correct—Attest: John S. Hollinshead, X. P., C. C. r Ga. John s. Big by, i X. B. Glover, Charles C. Parrott . S Di rectors. FULLER & NORRIS, -J DEALERS IN f STAPLE a »d FANCY GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, ETC, -( AND GENERAL CATERERS TO TITE DRY GOODS AND GROCERY TRADER DRY GOODS. 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, Bleachings, Bed Tickings, Quilt Linings, Assorted Flannels, Kinseys and Jeans, to suit vour money. Our Motions and Hosiery lines are 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. ARMED AND EQUIPPED FOR THE W. P. BROOM. E. E. SUMMERS mestic life; while to her husband and children all seems gone that made life bright and happy. Mrs. R. was a quiet, peaceable woman, and although not a member of the church, had ex pressed to her friend the purpose to connect herself with the church when c • her-health should permit. Those who i \\ hv do I Sell more oOtip knew her best doubt not the genuine- | ness of her hopes, and therefore have | t j ian any three Stores in town J . the comforting assurance that roeir, J loss is but her eternal gain. And, n r 11 mnro Soan for though now mourning, their sorrow | Uecause 1 SCll 1Y101L ooap lui s of earth illumined with the light , _ . , , i of heaven. She died August 29th, 1887, the same until the Legislature shall; a „ ed 30 yeavs . S. make proper disposition thereof, etc. j The resolutions provoked a spirited ; debate, but were finally adopted by j the decisive vote of 101 to 32. (Announcements. From the foregoing it will he 'seen Judge of the City Court has an- j but they grind exceeding fine FOR MAYOR. I hereby announce mv candidacy for the of- i,,... ...^ 1 flee of Mayor of the city of Newnan. Elee- that the state Road problem IS rapidly tion second Saturday in December, 1897. unsolving; and when the Senate shall j Respectfutiy,^ oyELL _ have concurred in the resolutions re- -— ferred to. the question of betterments maybe considered finally settled, sn ! far as the Legislature is concerned. President Brown, upon being inte-r- , viewed by a newspaper reporter, stated ! most positively that the lessee • would ! not attempt to make a new bond, and I if required to do so woul*;-surrender the road to the State. It look; now : as if they will b ■ or.ijdlci? to comply ! with this requirement, if the Senate j ; does its duty in the premises, in wnich ! case the State will resume active con-; trol of her property. ‘The mills of the go Is grind slowly, Hen? dbncrttSMTients. POMONA NURSERIES, POMONA, GA. All kin > of Nursery stock for sale cheap. Apple, Peach and Plum t- <•#. *19 p--i* hun dred. ■ tra oevines,s; j er hundred, standard varieties: s vein! var' ■ K < cheap in proper- : tion on plnaP. n. Address PHILLIP oi l’. l-:'.7u~ Pomona, (■ a. ! FOR RENT OR SAL u. !i.>sirabk- -sUence on Greenville sr.eel ; six rooms : *ood nee:'.;' .jrflo 1 : ini:ve::;rat- lv located, wit it large lot and earden. cor further information apply m ^ lyxDuX. i and everything else in propor- I tion, such as Oysters, Sardines, Salmon, Mackerel, Tomatoes, Peaches, Okra and Tomatoes. Corned Beef & Potted Goods, Flour, Meal, Meat, Sugar, Coffee, Syrup, Tobacco, Snuff, and Cigars. In fact, everything to eat. Vegetables and Fruits a spe- ci airy. 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 $10. Winchester Repeating and other Sporting Rifles. Ammunition of all kinds. Load* Lg Shells, Powder, Shot, Caps, and ins: equipments. ,oad£d lyfmt- E. E. SUMMERS. '$k ing equipments. % The finest and largest assortment of* ■A Cutlery ever seen in Newnan. Pocket d 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 V.L done at short notice. : /• Large, commodious store-room west : side of Public Square. Good goods at reasonable prices, and satisfaction gi. sau teed. Come to see us. It will pay you to buy goods of u first, last and all the time. T. E. FELL & CO. 5eS : m API* 'r& vgrL&C \A vi. W,-'