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-2T She Irratd and ^dcertiser. BY THE NEWNAN PUBLISHING CO. H. W. MTHHAY, Hu<hir«c^ Mnn^cfr, OFFICIAL ORGAN OFCTTY AND COUNTY ^ A.NN.VNAA.WWV.'VNA.WW^ 'W'A-' A V SUBSCRIPTION rifKT„ »1 .SO \ YEAR. 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 T nm it >f lov ,v a ml 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 . .v 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. ! I off- r fur ' Ivinir >«<> ini "riotl Siam ot m nr.i . -)■)-•- T- ' pvr-') 1 r -, ’’ J coiTi'iv,-: 1 ::i t\v.. iinn-io-il S*>lll * V !Sf • li' ! H i vat ion. ••• a n (I -S I !■ r. , )ii lam. , to. in a .. t of tei - low. Anj ,li> well t<. Ho": Mai:; ky. .. ..»■ .•.■lasSaoKiat-a-...-. (■Ml ■ . • > - ■ iiirni-n«iir ■■iiMin /