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ful criticism by the House and Senate
committees passed both houses, and
upon the approval of the Governor be
came a law. Men of eminent and un
questioned ability examined it prior to
tain the doctrine, “let the office seek
the man and not the man tlie office.”
1 have not been solicitous in mv candi
dacy, because I am satisfied that if I
consent to enter a Legislative contest
S. IV. Mill?RAY, I’lisini’sn Manager.
passage, and pronounced it the best! and be successful, it would be an injury
bill of the kind ever enacted in Geor- j to my business at home. Still, if it is
\ gia. After all the publicitv given to ! the desire of a majority of the people
OFFICIAL ORGAN OF CITY AND COUNTY j tlus matter before it was introduced, ! of my county that I should be one of
and while pending in the Legislature, I their Representatives in the next Gen-
and the encouragement it received from j eral Assembly, let them so express
the, bar and the people, I had the right themselves in the convention and at
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COUNTY POLITICS.
Mr.
Atkinson Defines His Position on
the City Court Question.
. Mr. EditorAt the request of a
number of friends, I take the liberty I make
of asking space in your excellent paper ! tory Court
to state the reasons which led to the 1 ‘
establishment of the City Court of
Newnan, with jurisdiction over the
county of Coweta, and to state my po
sition as regards the future action of
* he county in reference thereto. The
generous support volunteered by the
people in my candidacy for a seat in
the next General Assembly leads me to
make this statement thus early, and
all the more willingly, that they may
know the circumstances under which
the Court came into existence, and that
I have done nothing which was not in
tended for the best interests of the
county.
For years the dockets of the Superior
Court had been burdened with cases.
They were being brought more rapidly
than they could be disposed of, and the
number of cases upon the dockets was
constantly increasing. The Judge of the
Circuit had not for a year been in con
dition to do even that amount of busi
ness which can be done in the two
Weeks allotted to Coweta county. The
destruction of large fortunes and gen
erally unsettled condition of affairs,
resulting from the war, and the growth
of new industries, had increased 1 he
number of litigants and decreased the
amounts involved in eacli suit, so that
the time allotted for holding the .Supe
rior Court in Coweta was not sufficient
to transact the business; and if it had
been, the enormous expense of sustain
ing the Superior Court which was borne j
.by the county was out, of proportion to ]
the amounts usually involved in suits.
The heaviest loss to the people was not
the amount paid out of the county
treasury, but loss of time, energy and
.money to parties and witnesses, who
/vere compelled to attend Court four
weeks each year, and were fortunate if
their cases were disposed oJ even in five
•years. So far as people of moderate
means were concerned, the then exist
ing state of tilings amounted to an ab
solute denial of justice. The law, in
terms, gave them rights, but denied
tlie means of enforcing them. It is not
necessary to point out the many bene
fits which accrue to a people from a
judicial system which affords to all an
opportunity to enforce their rights, and
to the public the speedy punishment of
the criminal. The evils with which we
were afflicted are known to and recog
nized by all. . , , . ,
The County Court was intended to
relieve the people of t hese embarrass
ments; but experience had demonstra
ted that it did not meet the demands
of our circumstances. Every civil case
of importance tried in the Couwty
Court, so far as T can remember, was
'•appealed to the Superior Court, to be
t here tried, subject to all the delay,
and imposing all the expense, that
would have been incurred by the coun
ty and by the parties had the case been
originally brought in the Supenoi
Court . Under our State Constitution
we could not alter our County Court
law so as to vary from the general
Countv Court law, and to make the
Court meet the demands of the business
of the people the organization of a sep-
nmt.ft and distinct Court wus deemed
, to presume, especially in the absence ; the ballot 1h>x, and I __ _
.-barged for at { of objection thereto, that the people ! them to the best of my ability.
, desired to try the change. My purpose ! thanking you for this kind ex
i "’as to comply with what I conceived ■ '
; to be their wishes, and provide a Court
j which would transact the litigated
business of the people in a satisfactory
j manner. It was, as all must know, i
j largely an experiment; but the com
mittee who drafted the bill sought to■
it a fair, economic and satisfac- I
will represent
Again
expression
of your confidence. I am,
Your obedient servant,
John F. Metiivix.
J. A. PARKS.
W. G. ARNOLD.
J. S. WARE.
THE NEWNAN
arate and distinct C<
necessary. . ,,
It was suggested that we could or
ganize a Court which would sa\ emono}
to the county, save time and money to
those so unfortunate as to have law
suits, and enable a man who is compell
ed to resort to the law to secure his
rights to end a suit within a reasonable
time, and not be required to bequeath
it as an inheritance to his children.
The plan of this Court, which was
designated City Court because such
Courts are so named in the L onstitutioii
of the State, was generally discussed
and approved. Such Courts were m ex
istence in Bartow, Floyd ( arroll, Ful
ton, Bibb, Richmond, t hatliam and
Muscogee counties.
1 went before the County Commis
sioners and gave an outline of the pro
posed Court. I knew t hem to be men of
intelligence and patriotism,to w liom t lie
people had entrusted the management
of the fiscal affairs of the county, and
that thev would urge.no legislation
which diil not in their judgment, look
to the advancement of the interests of
the countv. That body considered
the matter and passed upon d. favoring
the establishment of the Court as a
measure of economy. W ith them, . ■
With all others, it was a niattei of
opinion. They wished to advise that
which would be to the interest of the
county, and if they erred in judgment
ihey are not to be censured for it. It is
due to them, however, to say that they
only passed upon the general plan of the
measure, and that the details and . pe-
cial features of the bill were prepare d
by a special committee appointed by
ihe bar for that purpose.
\ notice was then published m
The Herald and Advertiser and
posted at the Court-house door for
thirty days prior to the introduction of
rhe bill, 'notifying the people of the
countv that bills would be introduced
ia the'Legislature to abolish the County
Court ami establish a City Court, with
iurisdiction over the county of Coweta.
The published notice embraced m full
the caption of the bill, so that’ every
body would be fairly notified, and all
nhipetions if any, might be made
known. The caption of the actas pub
lished and posted at the Court-house
door, May 21st, 1887, was as foBows
“An Act to be entitled An Act to
establish a City Court m the City of
Newnan, in and for the county of Cow
eta, to define its jurisdiction and pow
ers, to provide for the appointment of
a Judge and Solicitor thereof, to pro
vide other officers of said Court, to de-
fine the powers and duties of the ofli-
eers, and for other purposes.
This. I believed, would put the whole
people on notice, and if there was ob
jection it would be made known. Had
even a small number objected t he whole
matter would have ended just here, un
less it had been demonstrated to me
that a majority desired the change pro-
SSed. From *3l I could gather, the peo
ple seemed to want a change. The bar
lannointed a committee consisting of U.
WhoSpin, Orlando McClendon and
myself todraft the bill. The bill waa
introduced by myself, aQ d after a care
After an experience of six months it
| is demonstrated that certain parts of;
1 the law creating the Court should be
! stricken out. I favor the repeal of the
I clause giving the Judge summary juris
diction of disputes between landlord
j and tenant, and master and servant;
1 also, so much of the act as gives the
! Court jurisdiction of suits involving
amounts less than one hundred dollars,
so that in amounts less than one hun
dred dollars every man must be sued in
his own district. Such other changes
as the people may deem advisable
would, of course, be made by any man
worthy to represent them. It is the
desire of all who were connected
with this matter to make it an efficient
and satisfactory Court; and this, as all
other laws, must be so altered as to re
move such objections as are shown by
experience to exist.
The legislative work of the wisest and
most patriotic of our fathers has been
changed time and again. Almost ev
ery Legislature for ninety years has
amended the Judiciary Act of 1790,
which bears the same relation to our
Superior Courts as the City Court act
does to our City Court. The laws rela
ting to the Justice Courts are being
constantly amended, and the Constitu
tion of your State has been several
times abolished and new ones made.
Men who have legislated for you, and
for all other nations, have been mor
tals, and the practical workings of their
laws have exhibited defects which they
could not foreknow, and it has been
necessary by new legislation to remedy
these as experience or expediency re
quired.
While my views are as herein ex
pressed, this question is a local one and
the wishes of a majority of the Demo
cratic party should control. If a major
ity, by primary election or otherwise,
indicate that they wish the City Court
act unconditionally repealed, if 1 am
their Representative I shall comply
with their will. This plan leaves the
question as to whether we shall remove
the defects and retain the Court, or
abolish it unconditionally, to the .Dem
ocrats of this county. The question is
thus settled at home and leaves you
free and untrammeled to select the best
men at your command" to meet the
great questions and deal with the great
interests which must be disposed of by
the next General Assembly.
The next Legislature must dispose of
the State Road, the value of which is
estimated at from eight to fifteen mil
lion dollars ; meet the demand for
two million dollars’ betterments made
by the present lessees; and rid the far
mers of Georgia of the wasteful expen
ses of the Department of Agriculture,
which now costs forty thousand dollars
per year, and levies a tax upon the far
mer for a pretended inspection of fer
tilizers, which it is thought will this
year amount to ninety-five thousand
dollars. Besides these questions there
will be others of great import, which
will affect the pocket of every taxpayer
and the future policy of the State. To
overshadow these great issues it will be
the policy of cunning and designing
men who oppose the people’s interests
in the settlement of these questions, to
divert their attention from the real is
sues and entangle them with local ques
tions hoping thereby to secure the
election of men who will serve their
purposes; or, failing in this, men who
are corrupt enough to be used, or so
weak as to be harmless.
W. Y. Atkinson.
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 ev.ery 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.
form, to-wit: I \Ve have on hand the finest lot of material ever put into buggy 01 carriage work in this
Stat * Road? >p0sed ,0 ,lie “ to of ,he section of the State, and workmen that know exactly how to put it together. We do not
cret our vehicles “knocked down,” from the North, as many othei manufacturing firms do, but
This is our strongest recommendation. We manufacture—
For the Legislature.
To the Voters of Coweta County:
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for the Legislature, subject to the
action of the Democratic nominating
convention.
I submit the following as my plat-
2. I am in favor of radical amend
ments of the law pertaining to the
Department of Agriculture, or else a
total repeal of the same.
3. I am opposed to the City Court of
Newnan, ana favor the repeal of the
Act of the General Assembly establish
ing said Court.
4. I am in favor of the reduction of
expenditures by the State Government
so far as the same can be effected with
out detriment to the public interests.
o. 1 am a Democrat, warp and woof,
of the “Cleveland” variety.
Upon this platform I plant my can
didacy. Respectfully,
May 24th, 1SS8. Geo. A. Carter.
make them out and out.
CARRIAGES, PHAETONS,
LANDEAUS, HEARSES.
ROAD-CARTS. BUGGIES,
SULKEYS. WAGONS
ETC.
THE JUNE MAGAZINES.
Harper's Maya .inf for June is an ex
ample of what a magazine for early
summer ought to be. It contains a ju
dicious mixture of the best things in
literature, and is thus suited to all the
moods of a June day. Fiction is pro
vided for lazy hours by IV. D. Howells,
Henry James, and William Black, and
there is much charming poetry. Nei
ther are solid articles for serious read
ing lacking, and the artistic features
of the number are most delightful.
Reinhart, Abbey, Charles Graham, E.
P. Sanguinetti, Alfred Parsons, W. II.
Hyde, and F. Barnard, all contribute
specimens of tlieir best work. The fron-
tispice is an excellent portrait of the
late Mrs. Craik, and belongs to the ar
ticle on “London as a Literary Centre,”
which abounds in good likenesses of
English novelists.
Peterson's Magazine for June is an
admirable number of this most excel
lent periodical. The opening story,
“Jack’s Little Princess,” is a charming
tale, and the illustrations are worthy of
it. “Put to the Test,” by Frank Lee
Benedict, ends satisfactorily and is
one of the most interesting serials
its author has written in a long while.
Another excellent story is “The Lovers
at Tuggle’s Gap,” and “In Harvest-
Time” is equally striking in its way.
Among the poems is a real gem, called
“Baby May,” which no mother can
read with* undimmed eyes. Every
page is bright and interesting. A new
volume begins with the July number,
and it is a good time to begin a year’s
subscription or to get up a club. Terms:
Two dollars per year, with great re
ductions to clubs and fine premiums to
those who will get up clubs. Send for
a sample copy. Address Peterson's
Magazine, GOB "Chestnut Street, Phila
delphia, Pa.
Dr. Moffett’s TEETHINA (Teething Powders)
Allays Irritation. Aids Digestion, Regulates the
Bowels, Strengthens the Child,makes leething
Easy and Costs only 25 Cents. Teethina cures
Eruptions and Sores, and nothing equals It for
the bummer troubles of Children of any age. It
it safe and sure. Try it and you will never be
without TEETHINA as long as there are child
ren in the House. Ask your Druggist.
We are also prepared to do all kinds of carriage, buggy and wagon repair woik, in the
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.
TH E
“NEWNAN GIRL”
Correspondence,
Newnan, Ga., May 10, 1888.
Col. John F. Methvin, Senoia, Ga.—
I)EAR Sir: We, whose names are here
unto annexed, believing that you can
subserve the interests of the people ot
Coweta countv in the next General As
sembly of the State, respectfully re
quest that you allow your name to be
used before the nominating convention
of the county to convene some time
during the summer. We ask this, first,
because of your personal fitness, and
secondly, because the district m which
you live' has at all times stood foremost
in the Democratic column.
W. C. Grace,
D. F. Brewster,
J. I. Sc hoggin,
N. L. Keith,
L. S. Conyers,
,J. S. Miller,
A. J. Lyndon,
G. R. Bradley,
Lavender R. Ray,
P. C. Johnson,
M. B. Pinson,
C. F. Hollis,
E. E. Summers,
R. B. Perkins,
E. II. Norris,
Wm. Wells,
J. M. Word,
A. H. Arnold,
E. Y. Brown,
L. F. Anderson.
R. S. Burch,
George W. Jones,
A. R. Burdett,
J. E. Featherston,
W. A. Dent,
H. H. North,
M. Salbide,
E. S. Buchanan,
J. H. Wilson,
L. P. Barnes,
Thomas Leigh.
V. S. Hayes,
J. A. Kixxard,
J. M. Jackson,
P. F. Smith,
W. H. Beavers,
J. S. Anderson,
J. D. Berry.
MONEY FOR FARMERS
I am prepared to negotiate
loans on improved real estate
at a total commission of 11
per cent, with interest at 8 per
cent, payable once a year, to-
wit: on December ist.
L. M. FARMER.
Newnan, Ga.
CIGARS
STILL
factured in the State that is
sold for FIY T E CENTS. At
wholesale and retail.
M. SALBIDE.
Factory No io. Newnan, Ga.
MARKING ’EM DOWN!
My Spring Goods are all now
in, and 1 respectfully call atten
tion to a few bargains in the
Dry Goods and Clothing line,
as an earnest of what I propose
to do for my fellow-citizens du
ring the spring and summer in
the way of cheap goods.
For example, 1 am now sell
ing full Cassimere Spring Suits
at $8 that sell everywhere for
$io. Splendid Cassimere Suits at $io, worth $12. . Genuine
Cheviot Suits at $14—same goods can’t be bought in Atlanta
for less than $16 or $18. Fine Worsted Suits at $1650—
worth $20. Elegant Dress Suits, latest
styles and finest fabrics, at $20—nothing
finer in the city. I have also a handsome
line of Alpaca and Silk-Mixed Coats and
Vests—all sizes, including extra lengths.
Take the lead over all compet
ilors, 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 1 oc. cigar manu- A full assortment of Boys’ and Children’s
' Suits, all sizes, and at prices ranging from
$4 to $12 50.
I can beat the world on Shoes. My
stock of Gents’, Ladies’, Misses’, Youth’s
and Children’s Shoes is the most select, if
not the largest, in town. Gents’ fine
Shoes, from $3 to $6; Ladies’ dress Shoes,
from $2 25 to $3 75; Misses’ Shoes, from
$1 75 to $2 50; Children’s Shoes, from
65c to $1. These shoes are manufactured
by Frank D. Weyldman & Co., of Phila
delphia, and each pair is sold upon an ab-
NEWNAN WAGON
COMPANY.
at folds’ old stand,
Notice Convening Coweta Superior Court.
Coweta Sepekiok Court,j
At Chambers, May 15.1888. i
Ohpered, That a special term of Cowota
Superior Court be held at 10 o cloek, a. m.,
on the loth day of June, 1888, for the purpose
of granting charters to the “Newnar Land
Company.” to the “Newnan Driving Associa
tion," aiid to such other comganie^as may
J. s’. C. C. C.
deaire it.
I certify that the above order is a true ex
tract from the minutes of Coweta Superior
Court- This May 16th, 1888.
Daniel Swint,
Clerk Superior Court.
SEASON 1888!
Ttie Standard-Bred Trotting Stallion,
NEWNAN,
8029.
DEPOT ST., NEWNAN, GA.
We are now prepared to do
any kind of Wagon work, and
in the best and most workman
like manner. Nothing but se
lect material is used in the con
struction of our wagons, and
j every vehicle of our manufac-
I tui e is sold upon an absolute
| guarantee.
j All kinds of WAGONS,
| (double or single.) DRAYS,
I CARTS, etc., made to order,
with patent iron hub and axle
or otherwise, as purchaser may
desire.
Special attention given to
buggy, wagon and plantation
repair work. Buggies over
hauled and repainted. Horse
shoeing a specialty.
All work done by skilled
workmen, under the supervis
ion of an experienced superin
tendent, and WARRANTED.
Get our prices and give us
an order; we guarantee satis
faction.
D. J. FOLDS, Supt.
solute guarantee.
A full line of spring and summer Hats
—Felt and Straw—all styles and prices.
An elegant line of Gents’ Neckwear, Herrin? has niarked , hta
Furnishing Goods, etc., and the largest Clothing down so low
assortment to select from in town. icouidn t re-nst.
A large stock of Shirts, laundried and unlaundried. A full
linen, reinforced bosom, unlaundried Shirt for 50 cents; worth
75c. Gents’ Underwear in great variety.
Ginghams, 10 and 12Ac. White Checked Muslin, 10c.—
worth J2h Yard-wide White Lawn, 10c.—worth 12^. Fig
ured Lawn, 4c.—worth 5. Bleaching from 5 to 10c., accord
ing to quality. Brown Linen, Cottonades, Table Damask,
Corsets, etc, A good Bustle, 20c.
A special lot of Tobacco at 35c. per pound. Going rapidly.
I keep also a general stock of Groceries, Hardware, Plows,
Crockery, etc., which will be sold cheap, either for cash or on
time for approved paper.
J. R. HERRING.
Sired by “ Blackwood.’
Senola, Ga.. May 23, 1SSS
IF C Groce D. F. Brewster, teine,” 2:18. “Blackwood, Jr.
Messrs. IV. yv-a' Fvinr-e.”-2:2;’,4f.ete. Dat
j j. Scroggtn, and others, He-man, (r«.
—Gentlemen : Yours of recent date
received, and for this expression of
sire of "Pro-
2122, “Black
wood Prince,” 2:23K. etc. Dam by “Dictator,”
(13,) sire of "Jay Eye See,” 2:10. “Phallas,"
2:13?i, “Director," 2:17. and fifteen other 2:30
performers, combining the blood of the three
: imttinr families: “Humbletouian ”
receixr, Hpunlv crateful. ’ greatest trotting families: “Hambletouian,’
your conndence 1 am ae epiJ feraieiui. . h M brina Chief' and “American Star.”
Like expressions have come to me irom ;„ vewnanV’ sire, “Blackwood.” sold for 430.-
frienda in other portions of the county, ; ooo. His graudsire, “Dictator,” sold for *25.-
an d ! s. sfEsz&z
people fromthesection m^ ^ ^ —
R. M. HACKNEY.
Newnan, Ga., April l3-3m
fiy unvarying reply has been to all,
. that the offices are the gifts of the peo-
i pie and those who fill them are the ser-
vants of the people, and that I main-
Bt giving tone to and strengthening the.Uter
ine Svstam and building np the general health,
INDIAN WEED
corrects all Irregularities and annoying trouble*
from which so many ladles suffer. It gives the
weak, debilitated woman health and strength.and
nukes cheerful the despondent, depressed In
spirits. In change <
out INDIAN WEED.
_ wlth-
ItitStfemnd Unfailing.
Ask your Druggist
For Sale by A. J. Lyndon, Newnan, Ga
H. C. FISHER & CO.,
-FIRE, LIFE, AND TORNADO
INSURANCE,
NEWNAN, GEORGIA.
T. E. FELL & CO.
HARDWARE,
NAILS,
IRON AND STEEL,
CUTLERY,
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
HOUSE FURNISHING HARDWARE,
Cooking Stoves and Tinware.
COTTON GINS,
CARRIAGE MATERIAL,
BELTING.
All kinds of Job Work in Tin
done on short notice.