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VOL. XXIII. NEWNAN, GA., FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 1888. NO. 15. II. C. ARNALL, President. .T. A. HUNTER, T- Vic e-Presidhnt. • , / • H. C. FISHER, Skc'y & Trka? SEASON OF 1888! THE COWETA FERTILIZER COMPANY, .MANUFACTURERS OF “COWETA HIGH-GRADE,” AND tt AURORA AMMONIATED PHOSPHO.” BEST FERTILIZERS IN THE MARKET FOR COTTON AND CORN! HIGHEST GUARANTEED ANALYSIS! BEST PRACTICAL RESULTS ! 'Tested and highly recommended by the leading farmers of Coweta, Meriwether, Troup, Carroll, Campbell, Fay ette, Spalding, and Heard counties! NOTE THE OFFICIAL ANALYSES: ii COWETA H1&H GRADE : Moisture 11.24 Insoluble Phosphoric Acid Ss Soluble Phosphoric Acid 9.10 Reverted Phosphoric Acid . 1.65 Total Available Phosphoric Acid 10.75 Ammonia 2.48 Potash 2.80 AURORA AMMONIATED PHOSPHO : Moisture 12.15 Insoluble Phosphoric Acid 95 Soluble Phosphoric Acid 7.70 Reverted Phosphoric Acid 2.21 Total Available Phosphoric Acid 9.91 Ammonia 2.17 Potash 1.S2 AGENTS : J. W. Bowers, Arnold, Burdett & Co.. Hardaway & Hunter, Orr, Kirby & Co., \Y. P. Broom, Arnai.l & Far mer, Power & Russell, Newnan. Ga. S. O. Smith, Senoia; W. \V. Sasser, Turin; Banks & Arnall, Grantville; Mobley & Hightower, Hogansville; Hutcheson & Moseley, Palmetto; H. W. Camp, Puckett Station. FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS. Sonoia. Mr. Editor:—Miss Blanche Brown made a visit to relatives and friends at Puckett’s last week. The roads in thi> vicinity are in a very had condition. Mr. Henry Sunlmer, a son of our townsman, Mr. .T. C. Summer, had the misfortune to get his saw-mill and fix tures, in Florida, burned last week. We hope the damage i- not so great as has been reported here. Mr. Tom Garrison, of Hampton, was on our streets Monday. The Silver Cornet Band was out ser enading Tuesday night and rendered some good music. Young men, we would like to hear from you oftener. There was a marriage at the Baptist Church on Wednesday morning at 8 o’clock. The contracting parties were Mr. T. M. Gwinn. of Oxford, Ala., and Miss Eliza Urquhart, of Haralson. They left immediately on the morning train for their future home in Oxford, Ala. Mr. Henry Summer will leave in n few days for Florida. Miss Bessie Summer has charge of a music school at Lutliersville. Luthers- ville is be congeatulated upon securing her services. A. Jan. 25th. Mr. Editur:—The long spell of wet weather is becoming a serious draw back to the farming interests of this section. The time is passing for the seeding of spring oats, and but little preparation can be made for the plant ing season now rapidly approaching ; still we hope for sunshine soon. The guano season is also very backward. I suppose one hundred tons would cover the receipts to date. Mr. J. Y. Nolan, who was seriously gored by a vicious bovine some days ago, we are glad to state is able to be out again. But for the fact that the tips of the horns were sawed off he might have lost liis life. The beast was a Jersey hybrid. The latest social event occurred at the Baptist church this i Wednesday) morning, being the marriage of Mr. T. AV. Gwinn, of Oxford. Ala., to Miss Eliza Urqujiart, of this county. Rev. Elim Culpepper pefonued the cere mony. The affair was witnessed by (pate a number of relatives and friends, and many congratulations for future happiness and prosperity were extend ed the happy couple, in which we heart ily join. They left on the cars for Ox ford, their future home. 1 have noticed that the Fanners’ Al liance are patronizing a firm in Griffin, Of course, it is the right of every per son, or combination of persons, to trade with whom or where they please : but long years of experience and observa tion limit .- our faith in this enterprise to the consistency of a very small split hair. Thi- conclusion has been reached, we think, from an impartial standpoint -from t. e fact that one class of citi zens have arrayed themselves ,against another class, and any principle or policy that produces such results is in itself wrong and cannot succeed. < )nly a few years ago there was an organiza tion known as the Grangers, the object being to protect and promote the in terests of the farmers. Where is it to-day? A thing of the past : and. in our judgment, the same will be said of the Farmers’ \lliauce before jnany moons roll by. The farmer’s remedy is in his own w ilL bogie and muscle. The farmer that raises his supplies at home needs no alliance : lie is an independ ency in himself, and I cannot see that the Alliance is worth one cent to him or others of his class. I may Incur the displeasure of some of my best friends by thus candidly expressing myself. Be it so.. 1 have no desire to provoke a wordy controversy, but would advise against every coalition calculated to engender feelings of estrangement among people wlmse interests ought to be respected and held in common. I would like to see an inventory of the savings effected in the purchases made by any member of the Alliance : but that is covered. I learn, by the veil of secrecy. To say the least, that is not a very healthy feature. If the order is worthy of commendation its workings ought not to be covered up. Its good points ought to be shown up. We de sire to see every branch of industry, whose object is a laudable one, succeed. But to secure such desirable results, cheerful co-operation and unity should be observed and practiced by all, and no element of discord should be allow ed to mar such a desirable state of things. VlNCEXT. Jan. 25th. Palmetto. Mr. Editor:—Six weeks ago, to-day, the marriage of Miss Lillie stipe, of this place, and Mr. Ira L. Smith, of Powelville, was solemnized at the Pal metto Baptist church. To-day it is my mournful duty to chronicle the death of the bride. This sad event occurred at Powelville, last night, January 24th. There are many sorrowing hearts in Palmetto to-day. for Lillie was a gen eral favorite. She was a loyal friend, a loving sister, an affectionate daughter, a devoted wife, and, above all, and more than all, a sincere, faithful Chris tian. To the bereaved young husband whose home is so soon left desolate ; to the loving sisters, whose hearts are well nigh breaking ; to the grief-strick en father, whose affections were so en twined around his youngest child,— the earnest, heartfelt sympathies of our entire community are extended. They have the one, the only, consola tion we can have in the death of our friends—they know she is “Safe in her Father’s house, where the many man sions be." The Divine Helper, who wept at Lazarus’ tomb, will help them bear the burden of their grief. Miss Wilkerson, a niece of Mr. AY. R. AA ilkerson, who lives a few miles from Palmetto, died Monday evening, and was buried at Ramv-h Tuesday. Some one broke into Hutcheson & Moseley’s store Monday night. The money drawer was opened and contents (several dollars) taken out. An attempt was also made to open the iron safe. The thief used a sledge hammer, ap parently. The safe was badly battered, but not opened. The lock was so in jured, however, that Mr. Moseley can not open it himself. Nemo. •Tan. 25tli. Turin. Mr. Editor:—From an editorial in the last Issue of The Herald and Advertiser I notice that: “Those who have not yet disposed of their stock in the S., G. & N. A. R. 11., are reminded that the proposition to pur chase the same at 87.50 per share will be withdrawn by the Central railroad on the 1st of February.” Now, Mr. Editor, as one slightly in terested in the matter, I would like to know when, where, and by whom was the above proposition made, or sub mitted V Has the same been canvassed before the stockholders, enabling them to consider the matter so as to act in in the premises intelligently, with understanding untrammeled ? This transaction reminds me very much of the one that several years ago forced the people to accept anil abide the proclamation setting the negroes free. To this the people of the South must set their signature of approval, sealing their lips forever upon the same. If memory serves aright and may, be trusted, the assertion might be ventured that at the last meeting of the stockholders of said company a res olution was passed, creating a com mittee to confer with the president of the Central Railroad, looking to some adjustment of the pending matters be tween the two roads, the results of which were to be submitted for the con sideration of the stockholders of the S., G, & N. A. R. R., when convened for that purpose, by due notice being given to each stockholder of sugh meet ing. time and place. Memory is'pleased to say that the president'acquiesced in this action by extending free transpor tation to those thus called together. Now, what becomes of, and what goes with, all such pretensions? If the stockholders should ever meet again, how will that.part of the minute tom- pare with the present action of the of ficials of the Central ? On the day of the stockholders’ meeting, it was stat ed that “the Central would not take less than 66* cents in the dollar for her stock, yet was only liberal enough to offer others 7L, cents in the dollar for stock, and the same is yet quoted as the offer of the one and refusal of the other. At) ex-president of the S., G. & N. A. R. R. was heard to say “that he was willing to take for. his stock in the road just what the Central wo.uld take for hers, and no less," and it appears reasonable that such should be accord ed others. A short time since, in At lanta. a gentleman asserted in a rail road speech that that city had more to dread from the S., G. «!c N. A. R. R. than from any other source. Now, if Atlanta views said road with such sus picion, why should stock in it be worth only a song? The road lias a future, and some day will be so regarded. As to the disposal of stock, let each one d<> a> lie thinks best. Elder Parks held quarterly meeting here on Saturday and Sunday last, with very gratifying results. Uncle AA illiam Harwell has returned j home, much elated with future antici-! pations. Mr. Lawson Carmical ha< had a case of peiitonitis and if Mr. AViii Hunter hadn’t taken mumps he might have got there all the same. It is said that nearly all of Sharpsburg lias been downed by the same complaint. Our merchants are increasing their stocks of goods, with a view of selling eith<jr for cash or on time. So just come and trade. •The putting back the freight train on the < rridin road offers no accommo dation to the traveling public, for trav el is not allowed upon it. More wet weather than dry these days. The negro is getting hungry and wants to get to work to improve his feelings. R. a. T. Jan. 25th. Puckett Station. Mr. Editor:—Prof. Featherston and his estimable lady visited relatives at Decatur, Ga., last week. Mr. L. B. Carmical, of Atlanta, has been on a visit to his father, Mr. J. Y. Carmical, this week. Little Dora Kate Bohannon has been visiting lier grandma, Mrs. II. L. Bo hannon, this week. Mr. Matthew Freezing, from Knox ville, Tenn., who has been in our town several days, we learn, contemplates moving to Newnan, for the purpose of establishing a tailor shop. Mr. Freez ing we believe to be a high-toned gen tleman, iiud we wish him every success anticipated. Mr. A. AV. Bingham has moved into his dwelling recently completed. Mr. J. C. Brannon has gone to Cedar- town this week on business. Mrs. AV. A. Dodds is visiting the fam ily of Mr. Andrew Benton, near Luth- ersville. Mr. E. F. Drake has been very sick, but we are glad to hear of his improve ment, under the careful treatment of Dr. L. S. Young. Notwithstanding the very inclement weather on last Sunday, we had a full attendance at Sabbath-school. Puck ett’s should feel proud of her Sunday- school, and the way to sustain it is by punctual 'attendance. Mr. Scott Davis was in our town this week. The Farmers’ Alliances are getting “close bids” on fertilizers. The mad-dog sensation is livening up again, and the dog that travels this way had better keep his tongue in his mouth. Zvbetvs. Jan. 26th. Panther Creek. Mr. Editor:—It rains, and it hails, and its cold, stormy weather : I have worn out my old shoes, and have no more leather. My breeches are w6m to the patch ; the hens lay, but the eggs won’t hatch. The weather is cold and threatens to snow, and how to get more breeches—1 don’t know. Excuse my first effort on spring poetry. Miss Eliza Cook has been quite sick, but is better at this writing. Mr. Pitt McLary is in very bad health. Dr. James Starr is visiting his broth er, Dr. Jacob Starr, of whose illness I made mention in my last. I learn that the Doctor is improving. Dr. R. L. Y. Long paid him a visit on last Sabbath. I learn that the Alliance clubs of this district will do their trading for the next thirty days with Arnall & Farmer, and likely they will purchase their guano from the Coweta factory. Peo ple ought to patronize home institu tions, if they can do as well as to go abroad, and not try to get all that each other has; for we will all have to hump up and die some of these days, and as we came naked Into the world, so we will return. I think we have a happy country and everything we need for this life,, if that we have is only used judiciously. The tariff or revenue question seems to be troubling some editors, politicians, and office-seekers ; bnt the people have had to pay tax and revenue so long that they have become used to it. If there is so much money on hand, and of no use, why don’t those in authority take it and pay off the national debt ? Now, if Mr. Berry, of this county, could get.the 850,000 that the Govern ment owes him on bonds, and put it in circulation here, how it would help out our merchants. There is something about oilr State and county tax that I don’t under stand. I know men in this county who owned fifty or sixty slaves before the late war, and as much of other proper ty as they now own, yet they pay doable the tax that they did before the war. They don’t have to pay any tax on slave property, and land is no higher now than it was before the war. La bor is no higher, for a negro fellow would hire for 8150 to 8175. with two suits of clothes, two pair of shoes, one blanket and board, before the war. There is something wrong somewhere, with somebody. The old inferior courts used to serve the country for the hon ors of the office, and they managed the business of the country well: they had to build jails, court-houses, and bridges just as we do now. The Leg islature met biennially and held forty days a< a session, passed all the neces sary laws and went home ; their per diem was two dollars, and I don’t think they got any mileage—all rode horse back or walked to Milledgeville and back home—and they were smart men: few such in this day. If the Alliances can bring about county. State and na tional reforms, they will have done a great work. Mrs. Clementine Kersey, a poor widow, had the misfortune to have her kitchen and its contents destroyed by fire Monday evening. Prof. AA\ A. Allen sustained considerable loss by the fire, as he had just moved in with his mother-in-law. Mrs. Kersey’s loss is about 850. and she is a needy lad} worthy of any assistance that may In- given her. Mr. Isaac R. Sewell had a mule al most ruined by Mr. Jack Gurley’s lit tle boy. The boy was throwing rock-* at the mule’s ears to see it dodge, when one of the rocks struck the mule’s jaw. breaking the bone. AA'm. Parks, colored, killed a shote the other day, seven months old, that weighed 152 pounds, net. Jan. 25th. Ripples. Grantville. Mr. Editor:—The wolf is dead ! The nervous can now sleep the sleep that knows no sudden waking, caused In dreams of a conglomerated mixture i f gnashing teeth and glittering eyes. Thanks to the editor of the Senoi i Sentinel for a copy of liis excellent pa per. His editorials are interesting. Grantville High School is in full blast, with Prof. C. C. Nall as principal, and Miss Dormer Simms as assistant. The continued had weather has affected the attendance, but now that “old Sol" is shining again the little ones can all turn out and swell the ranks consider ably. AV. A. Post, chairman, AA'. S. Smith. P. O. Collinsworth, J. I>. Stafford and J. AA'. Bellamy, constitute the board of city fathers for the year 1SSS. T. M. Lester is marshal. Mrs. Sallie Tyner, of Atlanta, was in town this week, visiting relatives. Rain—mud—slush—and no street lamps. Dr. Geo. AA'. (’lower has recently opened a line of fresh drugs in th<- store-room of Collinsworth A Lovejoy. There are only three drug stores here, and if the people do not get sick it will be their own fault. The medicine N on hand. Col. AA'. A. Post lias been on the sick list for a day or two, but is out again. I’ll venture the assertion that there is not a member of the present board of councilmen who knows the ordi nances of the town sufficiently well U> determine what is ami what is not law. Further, that to obtain this informa tion all the proceedings of that august body for the past five years, or longer, would have to be searched, and re'soh>- tions and motions closely scanned and compared. Even then the result would be doubtful—and I have no idea tlud half a dozen copies;.of the ordinances could be found. The academy eauglit on fii;e ft few days since: defective Hite. The roads are almost impassable i:i many places, caused by the continued wet weather and the amount of travel over them. One of the brakemen on a freight train fell from the top of a ear near here a night or two ago and had Ids thigh broken. Two members of the'le gal persuasion went to see the hoy < noon next day, I am informed. 1 learn that nr id-dogs are becoming quite numerous in some portions of Meriwether county. Antidote: large dose of large shot, administered on first symptoms, from the muzzle end of a good shot-gun. Ardkx. Jan. 26th. Sharpsburg-. Mr. Editor:—Mr. Willie B. Orr. > very sick with mumps. Mr. Roy G]a~- and Miss Lizzie Harris are also laid up with the same som plaint. Master James Hanes, while out in the field Saturday found a large hawk eating a rabbit and advanced near enough to kill it with a stick. 'It.was a verystrategous.net, indeed. Mr. J. O. Vance went to Newnan Saturday on business. AVe made a mistake in our letter week before last. It was Mr. Josh Benton & Jones who were running a a wood and buggy (shop here. Mr. Ben ton is by himself now. Mr. Tony North, who has been so sick, is improving. Messrs. W. B. Oit, .T. O. Vance and J. D. Norris are occupying Rev. V. A. Ham’s house. Mrs. A. Lumpkin went to Newnan Saturday on business, returning the* morning. Mr. Thomas Bohannon visited tin- Gate City last Monday. Mrs. Francis North is on the sick-list this week. Mr. J. O. Hughie, who resides near Sharpsburg. lias gone to Bowdon, Ga. Mr. George I). Wilson, who resided near here, has disposed of his farm and gone to Newnan. Success to him. Jan. 25th. B. Always at tlu* Front. Dr. J. T. Reese, of Newnan, has mad* - arrangements whereby responsible pa r- ties suffering with any of the following troubles can get their medicine on a positive guarantee—xo benefit, co pay: Sallow Complexion: Thin Blooi>: AA'harness; Loss ok Appetite; A BLOATED, puffed and WATERY condi tion of Face. Leos and Stomach; Gen eral AV earn ess : Shortness or Breath, etc. Any and all Liver Troubles; Sprains; Bruises; Cut-: Wounds, and anything a Liniment i- good for. All these, and and trouble- for which Nunn better Remedies are recommended.