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gihc grrald and ^tertian;. BY THE NEWIUN PUBLISHING CO. S. W. MURRAY, lluxim-a* Manager. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF CITY AND COUNTY V/WWW\ , VWV v ■UBSCRIPTION PRICK. V1.no A YE AR. Turin. Mr. Editor:—Being upon the wing, and mingling with the good people of Fayette last Saturday and Sunday, Borne notes may be interesting from that section. The present week is Court week for Fayette county, and the farmers, in order to attend it, pushed their work last week, finishing their corn plant ing, so that they might attend without losing time, or being thrown back with their work. A well-informed gentle man of that county remarked that, “were it not for criminal matters the county scarce had need for a Court at this time.” Such, indeed, speaks well for the county, and may be accounted for upon the following grounds: First- railroads have not been in operation long enough in the county for careless ness, and for no-account negroes to re ceive railroad injuries, and come in for damages, burdening the Court and imposing an increase of tax upon the people. A second cause may be the scarcity of lawyers, there being only one full-fledged lawyer in that coun ty. I am satisfied that too many lawyers in any county tends to re tard the wheels of justice, and indi rectly increases the burden of taxation. The age is upon us when lawyers (of course, those in the lower story,) are impatient unless they are exciting some one to plunge into litigation, re gardless of what it may cost the coun ty. Let a railroad accident occur to any one, however trivial, and how soon some one of the profession is on hand, not to build up the broken members or to bury the slain, but to speak of suc cess in recovering damages in such mat ters, Now if the above county can on ly keep out certain kinds of emigrants she may move on, and escape the taxa tion that other counties suffer by having too much legal ability. Mr. Frank Gibson, near Parker’s Mill, had the misfortune to lose a precious little boy, who was borne away by the angel of death a few days since. Mr. Thomas Powell, of the same place, has had the misfortune to lose the sight of one of his eyes. A colored man died of consumption on the farm of Mr. William Gay on last Sabbath. Rev. Mr. Prichard, of 15rooks Station, preached a most excellent sermon to the Baptist church on Sunday last, at. that place. A Sabbath-school will also be organized there next Sabbath eve- The building committee will let out their contract on next Saturday morn ing to the lowest bidder, and on such terms as will insure the building of their house in a short time. A pleasant night was spent with the family of Hon. William AN hatley, who is one of the oldest men of his county. Local dots from Turin are scarce this week. Mr. Orville Stallings has a light case of mumps on hand, which has not kept him from his chair at the table. Mfs. George Edmondson, of Parker’s Mill, is on a visit to her son-in-law, Mr. Elbert Hicks. The cold last week did some damage to peach blooms, but there is good prospect yet of a full crop in this sec tion. The Turin Company are now engag ed in grinding and crushing. Corn is eh rushed in the shuck and makes an excellent food for mules and milch saw-mil I on cows. Prof. Moses is running a his home place, and is sawing lumber for the Presbyterian house of worship at this place. Old Aunt Chloe Shell, a colored wo man aged about one hundred years, it is also known that the manufacturers have it in store and refuse to let it out; therefore, it is charged that the Fann ers Alliance have had a great deal, if not all, to do with it. Now, I most em phatically deny that the Fanners’ Alli ance organization have aught to do with this trouble. It comes in just here: The late surprising decline in cotton, and the enormous losses sustained by specula tors in futures, have created a panic with guano manufacturers, and as the price lor next fall’s cotton cannot at present be ascertained, which price regulates the sale of guano, it is easy to see why guano cannot be ! ad. Now, lor t He proof : I heard a guano agent tell a farmer at the Court-house that “if lie had five thousand tons, he would not sell a single ton for a bale of cotton weighing five hundred pounds. But,” said he, “if you will sign notes for a money value, instead of cotton options, I will load you a car to-night.” Farm ers, do you see the point ? Look sharp. The guano is already sacked and must be sold. If there was ever a time for solid ranks among the farmers, now is the auspicious time. The combined forces of the enemy are being massed against you, and against their own in terests if they did but know it. Stand firm; close up ranks; “door die,” is the watchword just now. I suppose the armors’ Alliance might be charged with the rise in coffee, the drouth in some places and floods in others, or and the recent snow storms in the North! Why not ? These last named are just as reasonable. The position I take is that farmers can’t do without money, neither can money do without farmers. These two mighty armies that stand confronting each other must, and soon will, come together and walk hand to hand, in sympathy with each other, and in their fellowship kick out deadheads, monop olies, high-rate interest extortioners, gamblers in futures, and all like cattle. Confidence will be restored between capital and labor, and like a true broth erhood, in sympathy one with the other, mutual in each other’s interests and welfare, march on together to fin ish building the Solid South. To this end, dear farmer and laborer, work, and Jehovah will smile upon you. Our representatives in Coweta Supe rior Court, Messrs. Taylor, Smith and Baughn, returned some time Friday night, having “hit the grit” from Se llout, oil account of the lateness of Capt. Littleton’s “road cart.” They look sleek, and were certainly kept in good stalls during their stay among the Newnanites. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Franck and Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Ilodnett spent tins lovely Sabbath with Mr. Jesse Torres- ter and family. Mrs. W. L. Taylor was quite sick Saturday and to-day, but is better at this writing. Rev. Mr. Nolan, of Senoia, filled the Methodist pulpit to-day. Uncle Billy and Aunt Mary Taylor went to Luthersviile yesterday, re turning to-day. I had the pleasure last week, while in Newnan, ot once more looking on too smiling face of Fathers “Ripples,” “Ar den” and “Saluda,” of old litrald tame. “Saluda” looks younger. 1 also grasped the hand of my ancient lriend, Coi. S. L. Whatley, who, by the way, would make a good legislator. I had the pleasure of witnessing how editors live at home. Thanks, brother B., for your hospitality. I had also the pleasure of dining, and a two hours’ pleasant chat, with the venerable Baptist divine, Rev. R. W. Hamrick, to whom I feel a near ness that none other, perhaps, could appreciate unless they knew the his tory to which I refer. By special request I ask P. T. Car- mical, of Senoia, D. E. Smith, of Har alson, and J. Cates and T. J. Barron, of Newnan, if either of them haie heard of “Bethune s dorg. March 19th. Blalock The Monday night rain w-s n-fresh- ing to vegetation, but the flying cloud* Tuesday night brought ram aim stormy winds, which made many of us think about the storm-pit, and a jjreat many other things I will not mention. Messrs. J. F. Copland and W. W. Wisdom, our two well-known mer chants, are busily enga»ed'in arranging their new stock of goods this week. Bro. Jackson tells Bro. Copeland he sympathizes with him in losing that fine LcConte pear tree that he paid one dollar for and nevar got a single pear. Resident. March 21st. J. A. TARKS. W. G. ARNOLD. J. S. WARE. THE NEWNAN CARRIAGE AND BUGGY WORKS. We are now prepared to do all kinds of Carriage, Buggy and Wagon work, and in a style that cannot be excelled in the State, or anywhere else. Our work men are skillful and efficient; our material the best that money will buy; our equipment thorough and complete in every department. In fact, we have spar ed neither pains nor expense in preparing for the bus iness, and our facilities for doing work in this line are first-class in every respect. It is strangely sad to see one borne We have on hand the finest lot of material ever put into buggy or carriage "Ofk in this away so suddenly; but ;*God_know« section of the State> and wor kmen that know exactly how to put it together. We do not cret our vehicles “knocked down,” from the North, as many other manufacturing firms do, but This is our strongest recommendation. We manufacture— OBITUARY. Wisdom—Hied, March 5th, 18S8, Dr. L. (5. Wisdom—aged 57 years. He has left us, but he lives in the hearts of loved ones. Such is not death. He still lives, but in a happier world than ours, where angels wreathe for him garlands of immortality, and call him “blessed.” best',” and in Ilis own good day He calls some loved one home. Oniy a few short days ago lie was one of us, but now bow changed! Only weeping hearts can tell. .Should we weep for him ? His home is Paradise, and in that sw.-et Elysium angels say, “Weep not; all is well.” His life was a volume;—the days were only pages, and from youth to old age, each was fiiled with some deed oi kind ness. Years were chapters, and as each transpired, God, fr< in Ilis throne, viewed liis deeds and could say: “W ell done, thou good and faithful servant.” Ilis life was devoted toothers, not to himself, an 1 no words can describ • what gloom came o’er them when its close drew near. All were bowed down in deepest sorrow when they learned he was no more; but we have one sweet consolation, for we know— '“Weslmli m.-ct our >iv-l ami own, S. (in'* sw.‘(-t 'lay, some sweet <iay, Oa'ti. rinu around the t-reat. white throne, Some sweet day, some sweet, day; \Ve shitl* pres- the sands of gold, Wliil- before our eyes unfold TIeitv. n’s splendo'S yet untold. -omc sweet day. some sweet day.” We know not when we will be called a wav, nor uid lie, until a few moments before he went; but as the last days of life beamed upon him, his face bright ened with a heavenly smile, and with his eyes lifted upward he passed away. All was pure as childhood then. The angels carried him away to join their number, and now they look down upon us and say: “All is well.” A loving husband and devoted father is gone, but weep not for him. ‘•Thy bile Is the common fate of all; . into each life some mln must fall— Some days must b dark and dreary.” Earth had no resting-place for him, but t here was a place— Faith, hope and love, but boons to mortal given. Waved their bright wings and carried him home to heaven. Viewing his short sickness and sudden death, it brings to ruind a sad and seri ous question—“Y\ ho next?” W. make them out and out. CARRIAGES, PHAETONS, LANDEAUS, HEARSES. - ROAD-CARTS, BUGGIES, SULKEYS, WAGONS ETC. the We are also prepared to do all kinds of carriage, buggy and wagon repair work, in best style and at the lowest prices. Plantation work and horse-shoeing a specialty. Give us your work; we guarantee satisfaction. J. S. WARE, (late with Summers & Murphy, Barnesville,) Superintendent* died last week. March 21st. R. A. T. The accommodation, Friday the 10th inst., brought to Tallapoosa Mr. B. T. Simms, of Grantville, Coweta county, tia., accompanied by his charming daughter, Miss Donna. Mr. Simms is one of Coweta’s best citizens. He con tracted a severe cold last winter, from which he came very near losing his voice. Hearing of Tallapoosa’s healthy climate and healing waters, he decided try them. Ilis stay has only been three days in the city, yet we can see a wonderful change in his vocal organs, uid we have no doubt but that a few davs’sojourn among the healthy hills f Haralson will restore unto him the thing most needed—“good health Mr. Simms has invested very heavily in property, and will, before leaving, make all arrangements for building with an ye single to making Tallapoosa his fu lure home. Notwithstanding Miss Dorm i’s short stay among us, t he chords of attachment are very strong with those whom she has met. She left for her home Monday morning, well pleas ed with Tallapoosa, expressing no fear if casting her lot with this thriving city. We extend to Grantville our sympathy, but congratulate Tallapoosa in securing one of Coweta’s most ac complished young ladies. A few mor< will make “Tallapoosa’s boom” a sue cess.—Tu.Hci)iiHisa .Journal. Eureka Mills. Mr. Editor:—While in Newnan last week, I was impressed by listening to certain politicians talk of future elec tions. They seemed to think that the Farmers’ Alliance would rim a regular line of candidates. Now, I am in a position to disabuse their minds of so erroneous an impression. How can the Farmers’ Alliance do that without jeop ardizing the harmony of the Demo cratic party? Here is a question for the wiseacres to solve. The Farmers Alliance has no idea of seceding from the Democratic party, but is bound by the brotherhood to hold true allegiance to her fundamental principles, which, we claim, originated with tIie De “^ cratic party. Upon this foundation the Farmers’ Alliance will stand or fall. But rings and cliques (if there be an},) may look sharp, for the old, time-hon ored platform of true Democracy wi certainly be adhered to. Under t in liberty pole the Farmers’ Alliance wil rally with flying colors, and side 0} side with anti-Alliance men (who are true Democrats,) march bn to victory, regardless of rings, cliques, polly-wogs ordisappointed demagogues. The old, time-honored principles of the De ™ 0 ' ciatic parly are good enough for tne Farmer’s Alliance, whose name is legion in Georgia and the South—the solid South. There is another charge, more gra , alleged against the Farmers’Alliance. It w known that guano is hard to get, Itcin dbnertif-emenij,. City Tax Notice. I will eomnrenc r-1 ei-. iug , i • hx r»‘tu ns .in 1st of April and e •minn. tin i line 1st, J888 Office at Rt re on Buy 'U ■*•••«. L. S. CONYERS, March 23,1888. City Clerk Corinth. Mr. Editor:—It is rumored that a marriage will take place in our commu nity soon. It is overbearing, boys, but take it easy, Sunday was a lovely day, and the Sun day-school had a full attendance. The Sunday-school is in good working order now. Parents, send all your children, and come with them if you can In the afternoon Sunday the married people seemed disposed to take advan tage of the nice weather by visiting. That is the way to make life sociable. The young people of course were not left. Some of the young men stayed at home Sunday evening expecting a leap year call, (as this is the year for that kind of business), “but she never came.” Miss Sallie Fannie Copeland is visit ing her sister, Mrs. Hurst, in Meriweth er county. Who was the young man that waited on the corner Sunday afternoon to lift his hat to a certain young lady the sec ond time, and when she. returned on neT homeward course found that he had passed his former bow at her sister ? If you want to swap horses just tack le Mr. Enoch Jackson and you will get it. He keeps fine stock. The last is the best. Dr. Mixon’s barn was destroyed by fire last. Tuesday night. Kerosene hav ing been poured on some portion of the forage, it burned with such rapidity that it could not be saved. A negro bov about fifteen years of age, acknowl edges to having set the barn on fire. We say City Bond Election Notice. Whereas, Tne Board of Education of th Cltv of Newnan, unde>‘and by thf mitbor ty of jin Act of the General Assembly of Georgia have called un election—the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the f'Uy of Newnan, concur ring therein-to determine the que-Mon whether bonds shall be issued by the City of Newnan for the pvrpqseof purchasingsenool property, and building and equipping the necessary school-boust-s. Th** amount ofsit'di bonds Bha 1 be SIXTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, and the interest they are to bear shall be six per cent, per annum, payable semi-annually. The principal of said bonds to be paid as follows: One thousand dollars on January 1st. 1895. One thousand dollars on January 1st, 1807. One thousand dollars on January 1st, 1899. One thousand dollars on January 1st, 1901. One thousand dol'ars on January 1st. 1902 One thousand dollars on January Is*, 1903. Fifteen hundred dollars on January 1st, 1801. Fifteen hundred d liars on January 1st,1905. Fifteen nundred di llurson January 1st, 1906 Fifteen hundred dollars on January ls».1907 Two thousand dollars on January 1st, 1903. Two thousand dollarson January 1st, 1909. The qualified voteri of the City of Newnan will take notice that s.id election will be hel l on the 23th day of pril, 1888. By order of the Mayor and Board of Alder men of the CUV of Newnan. this March 21st, 1888. L. S. CONYERS, City Clerk. FARMERS’ SUPPLY STORE! We have received a large and elegant assortment of Spring Clothing, comprising all the new styles and patterns, which we are selling at aston ishingly low prices. Can fit anybody, and suit all tastes. Gall early and make your se lection, before the stock is picked over. . One hundred and fifty bar rels of Flour just arrived. We bought this lot at a bargain, and will let our customers have it the same way. SOME SPRING FACTS AND FANCIES, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE DEAR PEOPLE! “There’s nothing half so sweet in file as love’s young dream,” saith the poet; but, of course, he hadn’t seen those lovely Spring Goods that now decorate mv counters, else he would have qualified his re marks. On this ground I can ex cuse him, but upon no other; be cause 1 have the prettiest, cleanest, nicest line of Spring novelties that were ever offered to the trade, ei ther here or elsewhere, including Ground Meal always on hand Best Meal in the market for table use. J. I. & G. O. SCROGGIN, West Side Public Square, Newnan, Ga. THE “NEWNAN GIRL” Prints, White Goods, Muslins, (checked and barred,) Renfrew Burpee’s Fresh Water- ] Qj n gh’ amS , Staple and Fancy Notions, and numerous’other ... , , art jrf es calculated to catch the feminine eye and make glad the hearts of my countrymen. I have no timidity in pushing these goods, because they will float upon their merits. In deed, they have onjy to be seen to be admired, and in this en terprising age to admire is to buy. In the masculine line I can show a most elegant lot of Spring Clothing, comprising the latest styles and fabrics, and am confident of my ability to please all who mav favor me with their custom. Suits range in price from $6 to $30, and were made specially to order, from samples selected by Major Woodroof and myself. This is official, and we have the rai ment to show for it. In addition to the above we have a splendid line of La dies’ and Gents’ Shoes, medium and fine, (all late summer styles.) Also, an elegant line of Spring Neckwear and Gents’ Furnishing Goods—the most complete assortment in town. Likewise, a handsome assortment of new and stylish Spring Hats, for men and boys. The celebrated “Pearl” Shirt a specialty. I am also the exclusive agent in Newnan for Nomburg, Kraus & Loura, manufacturing clothiers of New York, and will take your measure and have suits made to order without extra charge, Full line of Spring samples now on hand; fit guaranteed. In the GROCERY line I keep constantly on hand such articles as Flour, Meat, Lard, Sugar, Corn, Meat, Meal, Oats^ Bran, Peas, Stock Feed, and everything designed to nourish or tickle the interior of either man or beast. I have a job lot of Tobacco, all grades which I am offering at a bargain. Also, twenty-five or thirty barrels of new New Orleans Syrup, on the same terms. Cash or On Time, and uniform prices to all rich or poor. Come and see me; I can do you good. I. P. BRADLEY. Greenville Street, next door to Newnan National Bank. MONUMENTS -AND— TOMBSTONES. Monuments and tombstones of the very finest workman ship and at bottom prices, of any kind of marble o.r granite, can be had by calling on W. T. Cole, agent for Jas. S. Clarke Sl Co., of Louisville, Ky., one of the largest houses of the kind in the United States. I have a great many beauti ful designs, and if you want make it heavy for him. Such marble of any kind come and malicious scoundrels are dangerous m a community. see me. W. T. COLE. CIGARS Take the lead over all compet itors, and will continue to do so as long as tobacco is raised in Havana. These cigars are made by hand, right here at home, and are warranted to be pure Havana Filler. The only strictly 10c. cigar manu factured in the State that is sold for FIVE CENTS. At wholesale and retail. M. SALBIDE. Factory No 10. Newnan, Ga. L. S. CONYERS & CO. (At J. S. Anderson's old stand.) BAY STREET, NEWNAN, GA. Have just received and are opening up an entirely new-and carefully selected stock of GROCERIES. IN THIS LINE we can suppply your every want at the low est living prices. Our stock of DRY GOODS has just amrived, and we carry everything from HATS to SHOES. f^Oive us a call, and be assured we will treat you the best we know bow. HORSES and MULES A GREAT YEAR In the historr of the United States is now upon us Every person of intelligence desires to keep pace with the course of its events There is no better way to do so than to subscribe xor The Macon Telegraph. Its news facilities are unsurpassed bv anv paper in the South. In addition to the futlest Associ ated Press dispatches, it has special correspond- ence by wire and letter from all important points in Georgia and the neighboring states. During the present session of Congress Wash ington will be the most imp riant and most <n- ... . . . unbroke,) and in such variety th Us T retn&i l corres^ndeni furnishes the Infest news and go=sip in full dispatches. Freqtie it special letters from Hon. Amo-J. Cuumnugs. member of i'ongrc-ss trom New 5iork. Frank G Carpenter, and W. A. Croflut, three of the best known newspaper writers at the capital, cis cuss the livest and most important issues of the d ^fhe Telegraph is a Democratic Tariff Reform paper I' is thoroughly in line with the policy of President Cleveland and the Democratic party In the coming national campaign the Telegraph will not only_ itive fill the news, but will discuss all pub'ic issues from the stand point of genuine Democratic faith. Subscribe once. (lady, one year, - - - - - *7 OO Gaily, six months, - - - . 4 OO Daily, three months, .... 2 OO Uaily, one month, - - - - .75 Weekly, one year, - - - - - 1 OO Terms: Cash in advance. Adlress THE TELEGRAPH, Macon, Geo eg la. We have now on hand, and will continue to keep durin the season, a splendid lot Horses and mules, (broke and as will suit every class of pur chasers. Stock will be sold either for cash or on time. Can be found at Keith’s Stables, on Bay street. SIMS & KEITH. SAVE YOUR EYES By being properly fitted with good specta cles. If one eye is different from the other, or if near-eigbted, or if old age is creeping upon you, I have I he “specs” you need. Glasses, Frames and all parts. Remember, I have the only complete stock of everything in the spectacle line in Newnan. Also, Pebbles, Chrystals, Dude Glasses, Microscopes, eto. Also, gold, silver, nickel and steel frames. W. E. AVERY, the Jeweler.