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Shi; Jerald and ^doertiseij. Newnan, Ga., Friday, March 16, 1888. affairs. HOME March has been on a regular tear this week. Much style and low prices at Mrs. J. S. Williams’. only be The full dress bustle can found at Mrs. J. S. Williams’. Parched Coffee, at 25 cents per pound, for sale by P. F. Cuttino & Co. Col. R. S. Burch, of Thomasville, is attending Court here this week. Mrs. Florence Williams is expected home to-morrow for a short visit. The February term of Campbell Su perior Court cost that county $1,100. has Mr. J. W. Willcoxon, of Lodi, been quite sick for two or three weeks past. All kinds of stamped tidies, splatters and bureatl scarfs at Mrs. J. S. Wil liams’. Miss Mary Lou Williams, of Luth- ersville, has been visiting in the city this week. Cotton is off again. Nine and a quar ter is considered a fair price this morn ing for the best grades. Mr. C. E. Smith has been quite sick for two weeks past, but we are glad to know is now improving. sentially a community interest, and on* that should receive the support and en couragement of every public-spirited citizen. Mr. Harry Sargent, who left Jfewnan for Helena, Montana, about two weeks ago, decided to change his course after leaving and finally pulled up in New Haven, Conn. He has a situation with the large manufacturing firm of Sargent & Co., of that city. If vou have any interest in Newnan s future growth and prosperity do not fail to attend the cotton factory meet ing at the Court-house next Monday morning. Now is the time for action, if you intend to do anything at all, as the books will be finally closed on that day. __ fa- Capt. W. S. Gorman, Newman’s vorite conductor, is now in charge of the “cannon ball” on the Atlanta and West Point road, having been assigned to this position about ten days ago. . It is the cleanest, smartest, best equipped train on the road, and the fastest in the South. No North, no South, no East, no West, and no cigar like the “Newnan Girl." Retail price only Jive cents. Hr. H. L. Johnston, of Palmetto, is being urged by liis friends to become a candidate for the Legislature. The best Ladies’ Button Shoe in New nan, at $2.50 per pair. P. F. Cuttino & Co. Miss Mary Goodwyn, of the Sixth district, spent a few days in town this week, the guest of Mrs. A. Pope. A. few more of those fine Wyandotte eggs for sale. $2.00 per dozen of thir teen. W. P. Nimmons. “Rock Crystal” specs, in frames that will not rust or tarnish, at Avery’s. If you need eyes, see them before you buy. Mr. G. O. Scroggin has bought the A. O. Lyndon place and will take posses sion at once. It is a very desirable property. Mrs. J. T. Holmes and Miss Clem Holmes returned a few days ago from an extended visit to relatives and friends in Carrollton. Go to the Ten Cent Store to buy lace, trimming, embroidery, ete., for about half what you pay at other houses. Money saved is money made. The contest for Ordinary in Troup county last Monday resulted in the election of R. M. Young over J. A. Broome. The vote stood 016 to 841. Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Bradley have se cured the handsome brick cottage late ly vacated by Mr. J. R. Herring and will commence housekeeping in a few days. Lost—A bunch of keys. A metal tag, with the name of C. E. Smith stamped upon it, is attached to the ring. The finder will please leave the same at this office. Go to J. T. Reese’s drug store and have your eyes fitted with a pair of Diamond Spectacles. Every pair war ranted. For sale only at J. T. Reese’s drug store.' The motion for the appointment of a receiver for the Savannah, Griffin and North Alabama Railroad will be heard before Judge Marshall J. Clark in At lanta next Tuesday. Jos. Parsley, who for more than a year past has filled the position of night watchman at Cole’s shops, was carried before Judge Persons last week on a writ of lunacy, and after due examina tion by a commission appointed for that purpose, was adjudged insane. He was carried to the asylum last Monday. After an absence of four or five weeks at Hillman, Ga., where he has been staying for the benefit of his health, Mr. J. C. Thompson returned home last Sunday afternoon. Though suffer ing somewhat from rheumatism yet, we are pleased to know that his general condition has materially improved. The R. D. Cole Manufacturing Com pany has just completed another new boiler for the Hogansville Oil Mills, which was shipped last Monday and will be set up alongside the one already in use by the company. The addition of this boiler furnishes the mills with just twice the steam power operated heretofore, which now amounts to 140 horse-power. appreciative audiences on each occasion. It is a splendid show—the best of its kind that we have had this season— and we have no hesitancy in commend thing will be done at once, and the sooner the better. The slabs will not cost more than $3.00 apiece, and I shall be glad to co-operate with any number of old soldiers and citizens in such ef fort as may be made to secure them. and Emma Reed were very fine, their acting was equally strong in ter and perfect permanent organiza tion. Mr. H. C. Arnall made a motion that subscriptions be taken for half shares, ing it as such to the public. The im- j ($50) in order that those whose means personations of Misses Marian Fiddler 1 would not enable them to subscribe for . while i full shares might become stockholders. : \Y e ought to have them in position ot the The motion was carried. i Memorial Hay, if possible; but, if not various roles assumed. Miss Fiddler as j A general discussion of the objects “Chip” was even a greater success than ; and purposes of the company then en- Mr. W. F. Kempshall in the character j sued, but no matters of special interest of “Fogg,” and that is saying a great j were touched upon, deal. Mr. Harry Hatton, (who, by the ! It is the desire of the officers and di way is an old Griffin boy; made a decided j rectors that every subscriber will be hit Wednesday night in the character j present at the stockholders meeting of “Billy,” and provoked no end of fun ; next Monday, as business of importance by his inimitable drollery. The sup-j will require their attention. Those not by that time, then just as soon as we can.” “It is astonishing W. P. Nimmons to me that some of our young people can so far forget themselves as to mis behave in church, during divine wor ship; and yet, within the past fort night, I have witnessed such conduct in church as would bring a blush of port was fairly good, though it would j already on the list, who may feel in- shame to the parents of these young be a first-dass show if there were no dined to encourage the enterprise, are others in the troupe except the quar tette mentioned. cordially invited to attend. The Boston Ideal Concert and Musi cal Comedy Company will appear at Reese’s Opera House to-morrow night, and our people are promised an enter tainment such as towns the size of t . Newnan seldom have the privilege of; gioes near the track attire in numerous compli- sarb. He concluded at once that they Capture of an Escaped Convict. Shortly after the Savannah, Griffin and North Alabama train left this city on Saturday morning last, and at a point about two miles east of town, Conductor Croft discovered two nc- convict enjoying. Among mentary notices given by the press, the following from the Wheeling (W. Va.) Democrat will furnish some idea of the character of the entertainment pro posed : “The Boston Ideal Concert and Mu sical Comedy Company played in this city last night to a packed house, the music being highly appreciated by the large audience. In the comedy sketch es Sir. Scott is without a peer. Frof. Melvin E. Brown, a violin soloist and composer of note, is a universal favorite with the music-loving public, and under his skillful leadership the performance of the orchestra was most admirable. Mr. Gray’s banjo solos brought down the house; as a ban joist he is an expert, and the audience showed their appro bation by hearty applause. The other parts were sustained with equal merit by the different performers. We have just received a new piece of music, called “Silver Bell Waltz,” by that popular composer, Charley Baker, which we can recommend to our read ers as very good, it not being.too diffi cult and at the same time very showy. It can be played on the piano or organ, and will be sent at the special price of only 11 2c. stamps. Address J. C. Groene & Co., SO and 46 Arcade, Cin cinnati, O. The “Boston Stars,” whose perform ance here in February so delighted our people, will return by special request and give another entertainment at Reese’s Opera House on Saturday, 24th inst. They will play under the auspices of Mechanics’ Brass Band, and we can assure them in advance of a cordial and appreciative reception. Seats can be secured at Reese’s drug store, or upon application to any member of the band. Newnan was well represented at our “Auld Lang Syne” performance by Mr. Harry Fisher and wife, the Misses Clark, Miss Hall, Mrs. Jones, Mr. Will Arnold, Mr. and Mrs, Scroggin, and others. Our visitors were so delighted that they urgently requested that the concert be repeated in their town. In deed, they would take no denial, and the matter is now being considered. Atlanta is also eager for it.—La Grange Reporter. Mrs. J. S. Williams is referring more new and beautiful goods every day. Her stock will be large and so well se lected that every one can bo suited in price and style this season. Owing to indisposition, Rev. W. R. Foote was unable to fill his pulpit last Sunday morning. Presiding Elder Pierce preached at night, according to appointment, and delivered an inter esting discourse. Mrs. J. S. Williams will leave forNew York on Monday next for the purpose of adding still further to her already extensive stock of millinery, fancy goods and notions. She is well acquainted in> New York and understands just how to make her selections in this line. Mrs. F. G. Hill will be in charge of the es tablishment during her absence. Mrs. Hill is well known to the trade and will be pleased to see all her old friends and customers. There is no sort of apprehension that the cotton factory project will fail. Enough money has been secured al ready to build it; but for every addi tional dollar subscribed the company will be enabled to extend its facilities and increase its equipment. Extensive equipment will require a corresponding supplement of operatives—wage-earn ers, if you please—whose earnings will flow back, through the various channels of trade, into the very pockets of those Mr. W. L. Taylor, of Haralson,; w j 1G j en( j their help to this enterprise. (“Cousin Dixie, ) has been sen ing the . Q ne ] lUn( j re( j thousand dollars is the county this week in the capacity of ju- ; amoun t needed to build and equip such ror, and employs his odd hours when j a f ac tory as Newnan ought to have. off duty in renewing acquaintance with his old Newnan friends. Peterson's Magazine for April comes, as usual, among the very earliest of the month’s periodicals, and is one of the most interesting and welcome. The steel-plate, wood-engravings, and dress- patterns are all of superior merit, and the literary portion of the magazine deserves the highest praise. This friend of countless households for so many years is still as thoroughly to be depend ed on as when it began its popular ca l’. It never fails, each twelvemonth, to bring forward new attractions in its literary, fashion, and household de partments. While retaining old favor ites, “Peterson” constantly finds new writers of promise; and, in all matters connected with dress and needlework, it contrives to fender itself more and more indispensable to ladies. It is a live first-class magazine, up to the needs of the times in every respect, and this is the secret of its ever-growing popu larity. Terms: Two dollars a year. Address Peterson’s Magazine, 306 Chest nut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Court Notes. The jury in the case of The State vs. Dilsey Echols, upon which the Court was engaged when we went to press last Friday, found the prisoner guilty and recommended that she be sen tenced to life imprisonment. Counsel for defense made a motion for a new trial, which will be heard before Judge Harris some time next month. Court adjourned Saturday afternoon, but re-convened Monday morning, when the criminal docket was resumed. The State vs. Frank Hill, simple lar ceny, was the first case taken up, which resulted in a verdictrof acquittal. The case of The State vs. W. H. were escapes and when the train reached Senoia he telegraphed Marshal Robin son and apprised him of the discovery. Procuring horses he requested Mr. Jack Keith to accompany him, and set out at once in pursuit of the fugitives. After skirmishing around for an hour or so in the vicinity of the spot where the con victs were first seen, they approached a house near the railroad crossing oc cupied by a family of negroes. As they rode up to the door of the cabin about the first object that attracted their at tention was a double-barreled gun ly ing across the bed, near the door. The old rregro who lives on the premises was in the front yard, and Marshal Robinson pointed to the gun and asked to whom it belonged. At the same in stant a burly negro who had remained hidden from view in the cabin, sprang forward and, seizing the gun, turned the muzzle in Robinson’s direction as to shoot. Messrs. Robinson and people if they could only see their j children as others see them. Even if they have no respect for the minister, they ought to show some regard for the Lord’s house—and they shall. We are always glad to have the young people come out and worship with us, but I would respectfully suggest that if they cannot deport themselves in a beseem- ly manner while in the shadow of the sanctuary they will oblige seriously- disposed church-going people by stay ing away. I regret that there should be any necessity for bringing this mat ter to the notice of the public, but it is a practice that lias gone so long unre buked I feel it my duty, as a church official, to call attention to it in order that the evil may be checked. It has gone too far already, and must be stop ped.” A. R. Burdett—“We’xe got another enterprise on foot in Newnan, which will be in full blast by the time the cotton factory starts up. Can’t tell now—promised not to—but just wait and you’ll hear her rattle before long. I’m no sensationalist if I do talk loud sometimes.” Burks, assault with intent to murder,, occupied the time of the Court from I to-day or to-morrow. Keith knew-, then, that they had flush ed their game, so to speak, and drawing their pistols ordered the negro to lower his gun. He did so, but the next mo ment he and his companion sprang out at the opposite door and started for the woods, carrying the gun with them. The woods were close at hand—so close, in fact, that by the time Messrs. Robin son and Keith turned the comer of the house they were already in the bushes. Putting spurs to their horses they start ed in hot pursuit, firing several shots from their pistols as they ran. After a short but exciting chase they soon overtook the negro with the gun, who, when he realized that escape was im possible, turned and raised his gun. In turning, however, his foot became entangled in the underbrush and he fell to the ground. Before he could rise Messrs. Robinson and Keith cover ed him with their pistols, and it was then but the work of a moment to secure both the gun and prisoner. The other negro escaped. The negro gives his name as Sam Crawley, but liis real name is believed to be Hugh Connelly, one of the sLx con victs who made their escape by over- pow-ering the guards at Bremen on the 6th inst. He is a stalwart fellow, about 6£ feet high, and evidently a tough customer. When captured he begged that he might be killed, saying that he preferred death to going baick to the convict camp. He is now in jail at this place, but Marshal Robinson has noti fied the Principal Keeper of the Peni tentiary of the capture and he will probably lie returned to the convict J. B. S. Davis—“You were wrong in your statement that the action of the attorneys of the Atlanta and WeBt Point road in settling the damage suits referred to in your last issue was a vio lation of the ethics of the legal pro fession. They had a perfect right to do so—the more so as the widow's of the deceased men went to Atlanta for that express purpose. The compro mise thus effected does not debar the attorneys on the other side from pro ceeding with the suit. The status of the case is unchanged, so far as their fee-interest is concerned. Settlements of this character are frequently made, and there is ample precedent for such action even in the Coweta circuit.” N. B. Glover—“I am in favor of es tablishing a broom factory in Newnan. The capital required is small, while the profits upon the articles manufac tured are large enough to satisfy any reasonable investor. I have been look ing into the matter recently, and from a casual investigation am convinced POWDER Absolutely Pure. j This powder never varies. A marvel of pur- it v, strength, and wholesomeness, More eco nomical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competition with the multitude of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate^ powders. Sold only in cans. Royai. Baking Powdeh Co., 106 Wall St.., N. Y. Ctrnuscmcnts. REESE’S OPERA HOUSE. ONE NIGHT ONLY. FIRST APPEARANCE IN NEWNAN —OF THE — BOSTON IDEAL CONCERT —AND- MUSICAL COMEDY CO. This troupe will give one of tlioir inimitable performances at Reese’s Opera House, SATURDAY NIGHT, MARCH:i7. The Boston Ideal Concert and Musical Com- edv Co., is the most brilliant organization . before the public, comprising the following array of talent : XA MRS. LILLIAN WHITING, America’s Greatest Lady (Jornetist. •1 MR. MELVILLE E. BROWN, Violin Soloist. MR. SAWYER G. CARTER, Boston’s Favorite Clarionetist. MR. LEM L. SCOTT, Facial Artist and Comedian. MR. G. L. IUBBLE, America’s Greatest Trombone Soloist. CHARLES W. WHITING, Cornet soloist and Musical Specialty Artist. MR. JAMES A. GRAY, Violo and Banjo Soloist. MR. EDWIN FLEMING, Tuba and Bass Soloist. that it would be a paying enterprise from the start. There are several broom factories in the State, and so far as my information goes they are all succeeding finely—this, too, in the face of the fact that most of the broom corn used in the manufacture of brooms has to be brought from the West and TUe Best Band. Best Orcliestra. Best Soloists. The Funniest Comedians. Usual prices of admission. Tickets on sale at Reese’s Drug Store. REESE’S OPERA HOUSE. ONE NIGHT ONLY. BY SPECIAL REQUEST THE * Hr Hr Hr H: Hr Hr * H= Hr Hr * Hr Hr Hr * BOSTON STARS * if. # H: Hr H: Hr Hr Hr WILL RETURN TO NEWNAN ON “Mechanics” is the name of a new ci gar now being introduced by Mr. C. F, Moiiday until Tuesday afternoon. Af ter able and lengthy argument on both sides the jury returned a verdict of guilty, but reduced the offense to as sault and battery. Judge Harris im posed a fine of $50. Tbe civil docket was then taken up, since when the following eases have been disposed of: E. Y. Brown and wife vs. G. AY. Camp, guardian. Compromised. Sophie Gonis vs. A. B. Gonis. Di vorce. Decree of total divorce grant ed. First verdicts were granted in two other divorce cases, to-wit: Willis Pratt vs. Georgia Pratt; Elizabeth Tines vs. Wm. H. Tines. As we go to press the case of W. Y. Atkinson, administrator of Lewis II. Edmonds vs. The Willcoxon Manufact uring Company is engaging the atten tion of both Court and lawyers. It is a tedious case and will probably not be concluded before this afternoon. Court will not adjourn before to-mor- lt required a good deal of courage to effect the capture of so desperate a character—particularly when that char acter was armed and equipped with a large-sized fowling-piece charged with buck-shot—but Marshal Bobinson and his- intrepid special deputy proved themselves equal to the emergency, as they have done before on two or three occasions. ‘THAT REMINDS ME. The Atlanta and West. Point Railroad. j Meyer, the live grocer, and it is meet- against which a judgment for $10,000 j ing with a sale that has already estab- was rendered in favor of M. B. Frank : fished the popularity of the brand. The in the United States District Court i cigar is manufactured expressly for the three or four weeks ago. has decided | Newnan trade by W. R. Shropshire & not to appeal the case. j Co., wholesale tobacconists of Atlanta, _ ,, * : 7 x J and is put up in very-attractive pack- Dr. L. B. W ebb, who graduated from Qn the inside fid is a handsome the Southern Eclectic College in an- j QU p picture, containing the portraits ta a few weeks ago, has located at Cor-i ^ members of Mechanics’ Brass inth for the practice of his profession. j B aud the likenes8es are so strik- He was the a aledictorian of his i a»s inglv accurate that each member is and graduated with distinction. j rea dfiv recognized. The material used New- Remember the cotton factory meet- in manufacturing these cigars is strictlv in® - at the Court-house next Monday morning. It is an important step in the direction of industrial enterprise that may mean much or little for the future prosperity of our city, just as you choose to make it. No enterprising citizen of Newnan, who has the welfare of the town really at heart, can afford to ignore the cotton factory meeting next Monday. It is e»- first-class, comprising eight-tenths pure Havana, and it is really surprising how they can be sold at five cents. If you want a good smoke—a fragrant, sonl- satisfying smoke—go to Meyer’s and get a “Mechanics’.” The London Theatre Company gave two performances at Reese’s Opera House this week (Wednesday and Thursday nights,) playing to large and Meeting of the Directors of the nan Cotton Mills. A called meeting of the directors of the Newnan Cotton Mills was helcf Monday afternoon for the purpose of receiving the report of the committee on subscriptions, and to take into con sideration other matters of minor im portance. Besides R. D. Cole, Sr., President, and I.. P. Barnes, Secretary, tbe following directors were present: R. II. Harda- way, H. C. Arnall, H. W. Camp, U. B. Wilkinson, J. P. Brewster, S. W. Mur ray and J. T. Reese. The president stated the object of the meeting. The committee on subscriptions made a report, showing that $55,700 had been secured up to date. On motion of Dr. J. T. Reese the president was authorized to call a meet ing on Monday next, at 10 o’clock A. M., in the Court-house, to receive the char- Briei Interviews With the People About This, That and the Other. J. E. Robinson—“There is one mat ter that I would like to call attention to, and it is a matter that has been neglected too long already. I refer to the condition of our soldiers’ cemetery. A number of the old wooden head- boards that mark the graves are falling into decay, and in a year or so will be come a mass of indistinguishable rub bish. These boards contain the names of scores of dead heroes whom fate and the fortunes of war cast amongst us, and brief as the record inscribed there on may be, it is a glorious one and ought to be preserved. The care of Northwest. This product is naturally j c a rrtTjn IN A V MAP fU 9 A adapted to our soil and climate, and bAlUKUAl, MAKU1 there is no reason why I couldn’t raise enough on my farm alone to supply a good-sized factory. The experience of a few Georgia farmers w-ho have tried it shows that it can be grown success fully in this latitude, and is more prof itable than cotton. With a factory lo cated here there would be some in ducement for our neighboring farmers to engage in broom-corn culture, and I have no lack of confidence in the suc cess of the venture. I am in earnest, and Bhall look into the matter further.” J. Walter Shell, Senoia—“Ever marry anybody in Louisiana? No? Well, marriage is a mighty serious matter in that commonwealth, and the young man who contemplates a matrimonial incur sion into the Pelican State cannot be too careful. I know whereof I speak, hav ing married there once myself. In the first place, a license costs $2.50, and be fore a minister is allowed to officiate you must not only present your mar riage license, but are required to give bond and security in the sum of $2,500: for th« proper maintenance of your; prospective bride during married life, j Imagine the dilemma of a stranger who arrives in the night, knows nobody ex cept his girl, and wants to get married at early candlelight and take the next train ’—imagine his embarrassment, I and ive one performance at Reese’s Opera Honse for the benefit of , MECHANICS’ BRASS BAND. Tfeis troupe comprises the eminent Artists : MEDORA HENSON-EMERSON, The Distinguished American Soprano. WALTER EMERSON. The greatest Cornet-Player Living. ftUDOLF KING, Pianist and Accompanist, NELLA F. BROWN, The Most Gil ted and Popular American Reader. Positively the Grandest Musical and Liter ary Organization in the Country. Admission, 75c.; Reserved Seats,?! 00. Tickets on sale at Reese’s Drug Store. AT MEYER’S, Cigar— Try one. Mechanics’ Band the best in the city. Green Cabbage. Pork Sausage. Pig’s Feet. White Shad. Mince Meat. Cream Cheese, And a full supply of the cel- L1II . lUlaglUC ih-J i - _ . ‘ T _ '1 7 y say, when he finds that he is compelled ■ ebrated “Regal Patent Flour, to go out among a lot of. strangers,! Fresh Bread on Mondays, A* (who have all been apprised be-; Wednesdays and Saturdays, forehand of the natnre of his ex-[ Fresh p ; sh every Saturday. the nature of his ex pedition and are more or less jealous of r their graves should be esteemed a sa-j him,) and make a $2,500 bond before cred duty by every man, woman and child in the community, and this is es pecially incumbent upon the old sol diers. There are one hundred and sixty graves in the soldiers’ cemetery. Now, I propose that each Confederate survi vor in the county contribute one mar ble slab, or the pro rata cost of the en tire number required, to take the place of the decaying boards that now mark these graves. Let each slab be inscrib ed with the name, age, company and regiment of the soldier for whose grave it is designed, so that it will be in all respects a fitting and enduring memori al. The lettering on the old boards is badly defaced now, and in a year or so will be illegible. When these are gone we will have lost the only evidence by which we can establish the identity of our sleeping comrades. I hope some- the ceremony can proceed ! It is wor risome. I can tell you—but it is the law, and vou must either comply or re turn home alone. No spirited youth will allow himself to be baffled right on the brink of the nuptial altar, and of course he complies, even if he has to ask the sheriff and town marshal to go on his bond.” At MEYER’S. Dr. Calhoun Endorses Delectalave. This delightful preparation has called forth the following endorsement from Dr. A. W. Calhoun, the eminent occu- list of Atlanta, Ga.: 7 Atlanta, Ga., Ofct. 17,1885. Dr. C. T. Brockett—My Dear s>ir—It affords us pleasure, after a careful ex amination of the formula of your De lectalave, to bear testimony to its val ue, and to state that its curative quali ties are beyond question. I regard it, as the name implies, a delightful wash, and can recommend it to tne public. A. W. Calhoun, M. D. Don’t buy until you find out the new im provements. Save the Middleman’s Profits. Send For Catalogue. 1 J. P. STEVENS & BR0., « WUtttaU St, Atlanta, Ga.