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BY THE NEWNAN PUBLISHING CO.
H. W. MTHHAY, Hu<hir«c^ Mnn^cfr,
OFFICIAL ORGAN OFCTTY AND COUNTY
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VALEDICTORY ADDRESS
Delivered by Mrs. D. P. Woodroof at
the Closing of College Temple,
Dec. 18th, 1887.
To the Faculty and Pupils:
We come to speak together with
naked hearts
1 hough not «ne stone remained upon
another, its mental edifice would tower
eeincc would tower
heavenward m imposing grandeur; it#
glittering dome, rounded and bur
nished by a master hand, would eat eh
■— - - master hand, would catch
and reflect with increasing brilliancy,
the rays of the sun of wisdom.
This revered pile, on whose forum I
now stand for the last time, has grace,
grandeur, like golden
Strength and gmuueur, one giimc
inih -'dones, all along its past decade:
I should be wanting ordinary attach
ment to pass silently this pivotal day;
—T, who boast of sharing the fresh,
A LARGE STOCK IN,
AND
Esncinew GOODS ARRIVING CONSTANTLY!
swelling ranks of its alumnae;—I, who i
iTT * r , Y-’t i " tireless wings ol
W e feel like pilgrims, lieaven sha H nev
standing upon our Plymouth nock, j winnow the bal
from which we embark
now stand and ask from its dumb walls j
a parting benison. Here I plumed tlie i
tireless wings of mind, which, please :
Iieaven, shall never he folded \ill they
winnow the balmy air of Paiadise
upon untried j Wherever I be, this will be the Mecca
■frt . 1 n I1GIGYUI 1 L1119 Will IliC iUCLLU
seas Plunging in, media# res, we open ! of mv mental pilgrimages; this, the
with the startling query—lias.the Tern- Jerusalem toward which my muse shall
nle reached its culmination? Thank eV( . r )*>nd a worshipful head,
heaven v no! True education has no Henceforth, we, associate teachers of
College Temple, will 1
limit. Infinite as its boundless creator,
once wheeled into its mighty orbit
around the central sun of knowledge,
it holds unswervingly its majestic
course.
Hides there forth no valiant knight
to wield for the Temple a trenchant
blade? The courage of Richard Coeur
tie Lion would pale before the chivalry
of its defendants.
Who was its founder? One who gal
lantly threw down the gauntlet for
woman’s education. What was his
watchword? Brain power, will power,
moral power; but the greatest ot these
is moral power.
At the time of Cataline’s conspiracy,
Cicero plundered from the forum:
“Moral power alone can save the mis
tress of the world!” Our wise master
made it the Lares and Penates of his
life-work. Virtue he comprehended
and taught in its length and breadth,
emphasizing its magnificent derivation,
virtus—strength, courage, excellence!
This is the true work of schools—mak
ing men! God-like, for God made
man in his own image! Our leader has
told us succinctly that the word virtus
is not masculine in its significance;—it
is not specific. It is generic. Our life
long friend says, “that the best part of
mankind is womankind; that the
greater part of manly virtues is pos
sessed by woman. They are citizens of
the United States, and through the vir
tues they have imparted to their
husbands and children, have made the
country what it. is.” lie warns us that
“we are impressing ourselves more on
the pupils than we are the books we
teach.” In his own inimitable way he
exemplifies that “manners and morals
are twins; that manner is not external,
but internal.” He glories “that the
standing annv of the United States is
her thirty thousand teachers; the hul-
work of her fortresses, her schools, as
they should he.” Taught by him, we
seek the hidden gift in each little child,
and pray the higher Power to “set our
souls thick with eyes” to discover and
develop it. Can we forget that his
wisdom bids us encourage the dull pu
pil, and soon the germ in the toad’s
head will astonish our vision? “Lay
the corner-stones of character” is one
of his favorite mottoes. How the tow
ering temples of mind, lovely as the
Tag Mahal of India, owe the key
stones of their arches to his skilful
hand and artist eye ! with plumb,
.square and level, he has prepared pol
ished stones for stately educational
cathedrals all over our land. Like the
Temple of old, they are still going up,
noiselessly, swiftly, with unerring pre
cision amt faultless proportions. Truth
is thy glorious Shekinah of each, and
the twin angels that overshadow its
holy of holies are onward and upward!
lie has solemnly told us that, “we
make the ladders by which we rise by
trampling self under foot. He tells us,
“Burn into your very souls, ‘audit te
sapere , ~-dare to be wise.”
A magnetic Napoleon, his soldiers
would scale the most lofty Alps,
prouder to obey than eager to enjoy
the coveted Italy. Teachers, he says,
stand upon a grand platform—only the
sacred desk rises above them, ‘lhe
vigorous growing teacher will have
vigorous growing pupils; he is
never a tyrant—always a governor.
Schools should develop good, repress
“habits of punctuality, order, ex
thinking and perseverance are
worth more than tons of diplomas.
The tenor of his life says “education
is the generation of power; and the gen
eration of power, m the right way,
is the highest economy of which man
can conceive.”
We can hear lnm say: Lne cru
cible, children, welcome it; your gold
will never be lost.” The course of the
pure, though seemingly downward, is
upward—upward ever.
The golden sails of mind, once un
furled, walk the seas of progress like a
thing of lif
newed vigor wherever duty may call,
and trim with ceaseless vigilance the
lamps on Learning’s altar. No patron
of the public school need fear a slack
ening of energy on our part. My hon
ored associate and I will, Providence
permitting, win that success in our new
field of labor which has been generous
ly awarded us by the Temple and the
community. Wherever I labor, it will
ner\ e my arm to remember I am a liv
ing exponent of the Temple; that I am
a disciple of its beloved founder. After
all, words are but poor vehicles to con
vey a heart’s love. When the heart
speaks, with its magnificent oratory, it
bids the lips “he still.”
I kneel to my Alma Mater for her
Benedidte; I rise with the chrism of
purpose and consecration.
PRICES LOW, AND GOING LOWER!
GOVERNMENT AID WANTED
FULLER & NORRIS,
DEALERS IN >•
STAPLE a "d FANCY GROCERIES.
DRY GOODS, BOOTS SHOES ETC.
. <{ AND GENERA^. CATERERS TO THE DRY GOODS AND GROCERY TRADE >■
JUST RECEIVED:
1 Tierce Magnolia Hams.
2 Tierees Choice Leaf Lard.
5 Barrels Choice New Orleans Syrup,
i Barrel Nice Cucumber Pickles,
i Barrel Mango Pickles.
Another Barrel Cocoanuts just opened.
2oo Lbs. Fresh Roasted Coffee to arrive this week.
And an endless variety of good things for the Christmas
trade. We extend a cordial invitation to all.
For
evil;
act
•Dailv, with voulstlmt cringe and plot.
We Sinais climb and know it not;
Till Canaan, glowing in the lignt,
Jharms and delights the astonished sight.
the Sufferers by Last Summer's
Freshet.
The destructive freshets which oc
curred in July last are yet remembered
by our people, many of whom—and es
pecially those living in the vicinity of
the Chattahoochee—were severe suf
ferers. Some lost their entire crops,
and a vast deal of suffering has been
entailed in consequence of the damage
thus done. Indeed, it is asserted upon
good authority that many farmers of
the poorer class, even in Coweta coun
ty, are in a state of absolute destitu
tion—in debt both for rent and sup
plies, and without means to begin op
erations for making another crop.
Moved hv numerous tales of distress
that have reached his ears, Hon. Lav
ender II. Hay has addressed a memori
al to Hon. Thos. W. Grimes, asking for
the introduction of a hill in Congress
providing some sort of relief for the
chief sufferers in this and others coun
ties of the District, and we have no
doubt it will receive due attention at
the hands of our Congresman.
The memorial, which we have been
permitted to copy, is as follows:
Newnan, Ga., Dec. 12th 1887.
Hon. Thus. W. Grimes, M. C., Wash
ington, 1J. C.—Dear Sir: I desire to
invite your attention to the great loss
sustained by the citizens of the Fourth
Congressional District, living along
our large water-courses, by the entire
destruction of their crops as a result of
the unprecedented overflow of July
last. You doubtless remember the
heavy rainfall of that period and the
immense damage resulting to growing
crops on bottom lands, and especially
along the Chattahoochee river. But,
sir, to fully appreciate the destruction .
thus wrought you must have witnessed i
tlie condition of the fields alter the
waters receded. The farmer’s work
had been done; his debts had been in
curred, and in looking over the broad
expanse of bottom, covered with green
corn with its flossy ears, and cotton
with its swelling bolls and ever-chang
ing blooms, he well might, congratulate
himself that the harvest never promis
ed greater fullness or abundance, and
that over and above all debts and ex
penses lie and his family would have
left plenty of the fruits of his labor.
The rain began to fall on the —tli day
of July, and for a week there was a
continuous torrent. The streams over
flowed their banks and covered the
lowlands. The waters continued to
rise until the very highest corn tassel,
the pride of the whole crop, was com
pletely hidden from view. For many
days the waters stood upon the fields,
and when they receded such a scene
was witnessed as had never before been
seen in.this section. Where had stood
the ripening harvest was now lying a
mass of decaying vegetation, trom
which arose a stench so intolerable ns,
in some instances, to drive the farmers
from their homes. Throughout the
State, upon the vast area covered by
our fine river bottoms, the entire crop
was destroyed. Farmers who had no
dependence for support except upon
the success of the growing crop—
who. in some instances.
The best time to buy goods is when you have an opportuni
ty to get them cheap, and the only safe assurance that you
are getting them cheap is when you buy from those who deal
exclusively with manufacturers. We deal only with the‘lar
gest manufacturers, importers and jobbers, and possess ad
vantages that can only be appreciated by those who take the
trouble to compare our prices with the prices charged by oth
er dealers. We say this in no spirit of boastfulness, but sim
ply to let the people know that we have firms in Nevvnan
that enjoy precisely the same facilities for buying that the
Atlanta merchants do, and the fact that our expenses are
from twenty to thirty per cent, less is too apparent to require
mention here.
In addition to a heavy line of GROCERIES, we have
now in store a choice stock of DRV GOODS, CLO I H-
ING, BOOTS, SHOES, etc., including everything kept in a
strictly first-class establishment. Our “Bay State Shoe” con
tinues to lead the town, in style, finish and general superiori
ty. Our stock of Clothing is complete and handsome, and
comprises all the late styles, figures and shades.
In fact, we have everything, and are determined not to be
undersold. Suppose you come and see for yourselves. We
should be glad to have you call around anyway, even if you
do not wish to buv. Seats free; no charge for looking.
FULLER & NORRIS.
Greenville Street, next door to Reese’s Drug Store.
NEW, ASTONISHINGLY NEW !
DIRECT FROM NEW YORK!
I have just returned from New York with a stock of FINE 1)H\ GOODS,
DRESS GOODS. TRIMMINGS, HATS and SHOES, which will surpass in
assortment, quality and prices anything ever brought to£e'vmin. I have by all
odds the most elegant line of SILK>, ( ASIlMLllLs, I hit OS, GREYS, Y OR-
STEDS, LADIES’ GOODS, BLACK GOODS, etc., ever offered to the trade m
this city, which an examination will verify.
In FINE DRESS GOODS I can offer a handsome line of Black Silks, #125
per yard and upward. Same goods would cost in Atlanta #2 50 and #3 00. Iri-
cos and Greys, (different shades.) Ladies’ Cloths, (different shades.) Black
Goods, 25c to 81 50. Cashmeres, 20c to 81 50.
In TRIMMINGS I can furnish Silk Astrakhan, in all shades. Beaded Trim
mings, in sets anil by the piece. Velvets in all shades, brocaded and plain. Silk
Braids for t rimming.
A complete line of BUTTONS, for Fine Dress Goods, suitable for all shades
and grades.
J KRSEYS, all grades and styles, 75c to 82 50.
An elegant line of LADIES’ CLOAKS, ranging all the wgy from 81 to $30.
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 hand-made Shoe, all sizes, 8-4 50.
\ full line of MISSES’ and CH1LDREN’S SPRING-IIEEL SHOES, all sizes.
and INFANT’S IIOSI-
HARDAWAY & HUNTER.
THE PLACE TO GET THE MOST GOODS
FOR
THE LEAST MONEY
A large lot of LADIES’, MISSES’, CHILDREN’S
ERY, all sizes and qualities, fromlOc to $1 per pair.
will undersell Atlanta or quit business.
ISAY. Try me.
I MEAN EXACTLY WIIAT
E. S. BUCHANAN.
NEW HARDWARE AND SEED STORE,
GREENVILLE ST., NEWNAN, GA.
IS AT
J. R. HERRING’S!
1 lay down the broad proposition that I can sell, and am
actually selling, goods cheaper than any house in town, and
am prepared to sustain this proposition with ^irrefragable proof.
Observe the following, as a starter—
Will sell all-wool Jeans for 30c. per yard.
Ten cents is all I ask for the best Dress Gingham.
Dress Checks at 7 1-2 cents.
There is no such bargain in town as my 50c. reinforced lin
en bosom Shirt.
My stock of Gent’s Furnishing Goods can’t be beat, either
for style or selectness.
CLOTHING.
I am somewhat overstocked on Clothing arid am determin
ed to unload. Am now selling good, stylish suits 15 per cent.
?jH* n n * lower than any house in town. It looks ruinous, but time
count on fXcroXboH? of Cotton and j Hies, and I don't propose to let the season fly away and leave
corn-gathered absolutely nothing;. w j t h piles and piles of winter clothing on hand. Not if I
Rv loavin‘ T the farm and working a uoui . , \ „ r .
from place to place as common laborers,; can help it. Overcoats are going the same way.
i these people have contrived to ^subsist | SHOES.
Our leader's voice may quaver with
he weight of years, but. in a literary
ampaurn, he can still gallantly lead a
lignt brigade charge” at the command
f Minerva. „ ,, ,,
Our “Knight of the Table Round has
ent out hundreds in,quest- ot the
loly Grail; not the veritable cup
iressed by the man-God's lies, hut duty
o self and the age in which we “\e. llu . st , pwpv PTY Y7'~ V v +rt 1 vi :j.
Wisdom says it is no true alms that 8 unt p now . But debts had to be paid,,
he hand can hold, but the heart i famiUcs had to be clothed and fed. To.
eaches out its eager palms for knowl- j meet these expenses all plow stock and j
dye—“for a God goes with it, Nathan j oatt ] 0 have, in many cases, been gi\en
I:\le said: “Would l had a thousand j an(1 the unfortunate farmer starts
Ives to give mv country. If °. ur ! out upon the new year without • ll
GUNS,!
PISTOLS,
POWDER,
SHOT,
LEAD,
FINE
RAZORS,
KNIVES,
OLD
DOMIN
ION
STEEL
NAILS,
WAGON
AND
BUGGY
TIRES,
WAGON
AND
BUGGY
TIMBERS,
STOVES,
IIOLLOW-
WAKE,
GRATES.
SHOVELS AND TONOS, GRAIN SCOOPS, HARNESS AND ENGINE Oil, SOLID STEEL
AXES, PLANES, CHISELS, SAWS, AUGERS, HAMMERS, CORN SH ELLERS,
STRAW CUTTERS, BELTING, ROPES, TWINES. AND A
COMPLETE LINE OF SMALLAK WARES.
FIELD AND GARDEN SEED.
. A. POPE.
GO TO
I have the best assortment of Mens’, Ladies’ and Children s
Shoes in town, both in fine and low grades. Everything
down. Will sell a tip-top Shoe for $2.50 that has never sold
for less than $2.75 heretofore. A splendid Brogan Shoe
to aid "SmThli for $1.15. Every pair of Frank D. Weyldman’s fine Shoes
no wive my ui-unv*j. . ; out iipuu me uv-j w *~ . - f
resident could multiply his years in-; w ithout provisions, and in a majority or
efinitely, he would still be the fearless j instam . es without- credit. 1
lioneer of woman’s elevation. Half a ; Sir> j t hink you will agree that •tins is ,
enturv ago li« “girt up his young life m:4t ter that culls for aid from the | t v ,
,1 rrilded mail.” and rode forth the | , reneral Government, Considering the, so ld U p 0n an absolute guarantee.
° f pr03ress ’" An attractive assortment of Hats, all shapes, shades, sizes
shining ami fail. tall ami light „ j flowed districts of Mississippi, and t.ie ; am j prices.
t.. ,h«,ilargeUie-^ ^: ] have the gooda and a re bound to sell them. Don't forget
you make up your mind to buy. It means a great
“ “ ' ubj f 1 j ,\ m selling Flour lower than anybody.
CARTERS
BOOK STORE
XMAS TRIX
FOR
mil, as vegetation storcu m - - | ‘^Tave you brfng this
ges ago steam Ponci tja g :m , inji „ n ot ' Congress.
iropneui-sum nmor> ‘- •— ,,
Ael his latent tiansnntted novti wh> n
is form shall have mingled witn
Yours truly.
Lavender
Ray
lust
The memory of how lie '’flashed f‘ l lb
1 his iinsearred mail," will .
mnv a purposeless student into a bit.in
lois’de Giloert in life's stirring ‘ •
fewer shall his sell sacrifice ami ui\ -
he without witness, as :|v l!U
Ahvax
t 'herok
slumnn
thrill
ratefulpen"-of iu-
ort-ray the elect ri
ratitude.
In the inspiring wonts ,
ite graduates, yLioe
ever the Temples pride
trtal minds it
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Sat'isfiiolory Kt*«tilts
follow the sale of
■ Remedy of "Aveet
it . which is a strong testimonial
for mv cough medicine. It seb>■''*-**
with us, aud parties using u always
n mmond it- the experience ol :
Davenport, the druggist Amencus,
G;>. ‘
our
one
walls were
but the im-
SeJlt out.
Thousands of people are leaihng un
satisfactory lives, cause of the drs-
- . * ».r Ot TlfiiUv -t iOIl. i - l >UCll
GROCERIES.
For the present I
jean quote different grades as follows: pood, $4.5° per bar
rel; Fine, $5.00; Better, $5.50; Best, $6.00. In fact, I have
| everything in the Grocery line, and am selling at rock bot-
Tayior’s! tom prices.
1 am not trying to excite ycur curiosity, merely; am anx
ious to do you good.
He that pondereth these tacts will surely be profited,
me
J. R
Dolls ! Dolls ! Dolls!
Blocks! Albums!
Christmas Bells!
Work Boxes and Desks !
Trunks! Picture and Mirror
Frames!
China Toys! Drums!
Vases! Vases!
Toy Cups and Saucers b
Guns! Tool Chests! Scrap
Books!
Miscellaneous
Reading and Picture Books!
FOR THE THOUSANDS!
Try
HERRING.
MULES AND
FOR SALE.
T -n head good voung
i Mules and Horses for sale,
| either for cash or on time,
j Can be seen at Gearreld’s Sta-
E. V. BROW
In every shape and fashion.
Green and Dried Fruits oi
all kinds.
All the fixings for Fruit
Cakes and Turkey Dinners.
Will keep during Xmas,
Ovsters, Celery, Cranberries.
Fish, and Game.
Wagons, Carriages, and an
endless variety of Toys to
please the little folks.
Just received—the largest
and best selected lot of Fancy
Candy and Crystalized bruits
HORSES a(1 y house in town.
E. E. SUMMERS.
A (rood Farm For Sale;
bl .
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oiuiiiRsiojied aud wdimg to v * c,ltv -
ti v’Laxailor and bo happy.
Salesmen—W. T. Dame aud L. II. Hill.
Newnan, Dec. 13th, 1887. !
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