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<|he Itrald and ^dwrtisttt. Newnan, Ga., Friday, May 25, 1888. Wrsnnn 1 hikJ nthor items of interest for lliis column arc respectfully solicited and thank fully received. awarded to Mr. R. A. Brown. About thirty thousand feet will be required. HOME AFFAIRS. Mr. F. B. Chandler, of the Third dis trict, has forty or fifty acres in oats from which he expects to get a thou sand or twelve hundred bushels. We are requested to announce that j fifteen out of fifty were thus honored. Elder \\ . L. Jordan will preach at An- y letter from Mr. E. Y. Brown, who drews’ school-house next Sunday a ter- Newnan two weeks siu Ce to make Last week fifty members of the Soph omore Class of the State University spoke before the faculty for speakers’ places at the approaching commence ment, and we are pleased to note that one of the honors was awarded to Mr. W. L. Stallings, of this county. Only ents and his time to the ton Leader, 10th inst. work.— Elber- Take Back the Kiss. You kissed me at the gate last nicht, Aud mother heard the “smack;'’ She says it’s naughty to do so; Ko please to take it back. 1 cannot,see what harm there is In such a thing—can you? But mot her seems so very wroth; So please take it back—now do? The public invi- and of noon, at 2:30 o’clock. ted. Goto J. T. li'eese’s drug store | have your eyes lifted with a pair | Diamond Spectacles. Every pair war- | ranted. For sale only at J. T. Reese’s i drug store. ! Messrs. J. P. Neely, B. S. Askew and his home in Ennis, Texas, announces Nothing is positively known of the intentions of the projectors of the Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus rail road after it reaches Carrollton. If the road is extended this side of Carrollton at an early day, no doubt the easiest route will be selected. This would be over the line of the Griffin and North Alabama road from Carrollton to New- Fiorn City Tax Notice. The city tax books will close on Fri-| day, June 15tli. Parties who fail to j make returns within the time specified ; will be double taxed. No exceptions ; will be made in favor of any one. L. S. Cotters, City Clerk, j 1 ( seemR to me Quite natural For lips to meet that way; But mother says its very wrong; Ho take it back, I pray. Dana Stevens left last Tuesday for Hot j wbde tbe advertising .columns of Worth Knowing. That Allcock’s Porous Plasters are the highest result of medical science and skill, and ingredients and method have never been equaled. That they are the original and genu- that the mud is knee deep, the water j nan. From Newnan it would only be i tion^hffiteto^trade^ 011 " ^ 0S ° IC ^ Uta ~ abominable, and that unless he changes necessary to build a short link to Green- j Tbat allcock’s Porous Plasters his mind he will be back in Newnan in ; ville, when connection with Columbus j never fail to perform their remedial two or three weeks. We are expecting j would be had by the Columbus and l^work quickly and effectually, the prodigal by every train, and will j Greenville railway. Any other route f^U^CoS give him a hearty welcome on his arri- would be many times longer and infi- j Difficulties, Malaria, Dyspepsia, Liver va l. j nitely more difficult.—Meriwether Yin- j and Stomach Affections, Strains and I clicator. Springs, Arkansas, in quest of health most of our contemporaries are brist and recreation. They will be absent i several weeks. And come to think of it, I’m sure That several times ’twas done; Ho now to make it right, he sure To take hack every one. I would not have you think it’s me; I do not care a mite; But mother’s so particular— Please take them back to-niglit. Snead’s $3 shoes. Glorious weather. Salbide’s tobacco sign is a beauty. Canned fruit of all kinds at J. T. Swi nt’s. Pntyer-meeting at the Baptist church 10-night. _ _ Mumps are raging among the school children. Miss Tommie Hunter, of Turin, is visiting in the city. Mr. J. B. Mount is visiting Macon and Americus this week. “Perfect Pastry Patent” flour, the finest made, at J. T. Swint’s. The greatest variety and priced straw hats at Snead’s. lowest A full yield can be had from sowing millet or Hungarian grass as late as August 1st. Seeds of both kinds for sale at the New Hardware and Seed Store. A. Pope. The rains this week saved the oat crop. Ten days ago the prospect was ling with marshal’s sales at this season of the year, there is a vacancy in this department of The Herald and Ad vertiser as conspicuous as it is pleas ing. Our oldest inhabitant can’t re member when a citation of this charac- The Jelks Side Harrow and Cultivator Is one of the greatest labor-saving im plements of the age. It is a combina tion plow and cultivator, by the use of which the expense of one hand and one mule can be easily saved in the cultiva tion of corn and cotton. Mr. W. C. i ! all Local Pains, they are invaluable. That when yon buy Allcock’s Po- i rous Plasters you obtain the best i plasters made. ter appeared in the official organ of the ' Carnes, of the Third district, has been city. using one of the cultivators this season, decidedly discouraging, but it is evi dent now that the yield will be even above an average crop. Judge B. H. Wright has perhaps the finest garden in the city. He lias cab bage that measure two and a half feet across, and other garden truck in an equally advanced state of maturity. General Manager Gabbett, of the At- Every man should have two wives, i and has no hesitancy in stating that it I because when one is absent the other is is the best and most useful implement at home and can look after household of the sort that he ever tried. He went I affairs. It is hard, disagreeable work : over forty acres of cotton and corn in for a fellow to cook and wash dishes. 1 one week with the cultivator, which ho lanta and West Point road, is a native of Limerick, Ireland. He left this week for a protracted visit to his old home, to be absent until August or September. If our better-half don’t come home , could not have accomplished in twenty pretty soon the cooking vessels and days with an old-fashicned single plow, dishes will be in a miserable condition, j It does the work thoroughly and well, and then we will catch l-Senoia ' and is so light that one mule can pull • Sentinel ; easily. Mr. Carnes claims that he — I saved the price of the cultivator (§7) Several meetings have been held a the first week that he used it. For sale the Methodist church this week, and a , (jj . j Mount> gratifying interest seems to be mani- “ tested by those who attend the ser- he pastor is assisted by Rev. Mrs. N. B. I) re wry, of Griffin, visited friends in Newnan last week. Our store is headquarters for boys’ nd children’s straw hats. Snead’s. the canned Anything you want in goods line can be found at J. T. Swint’s. Three nice rooms for rent, -over Ten Cent Store. Apply to J. P. Brewster breakfast bacon, Judge Ben Leigh exhibited a cotton stalk last Wednesday with half a dozen or more squares on it. The Judge calls it the samrandallhightariff variety, and says it will get there every time. Mr. C. B. Simon ton visited Newnan last week. While there he took stock in the Newnan Land Company. We Suicide. vices, ine pastor is assisteu u.y , Mr. James Spivey, a prominent and j Geo. G. Smith, a popular and success- ; well-to-do farmer of Meriwether coun- ful revivalist of Macon, and much good i ty, committed suicide last Friday by will doubtless result from their joint j shooting himself. In February last, laborers. The meetings will close Sun-j while attending Court in Greenville, day night. I he fell from a second-story window On Sunday next a series of revival. the Court-house and broke his leg. will be inaugurated at the I a result of this accident he was confin ed to his bed for several week?, and his NO MAN CAN POINT THE 4 FINGER OF SCORN of As Sugar-cured hams, dried beef and shoulders at J. T. Swint’s. Col. R. W. Freeman made a brief business trip to Tuscaloosa, Ala., this week. “Life Preserver” never fails to cure dysentery. For sale at Lyndon’s drug store. Prof. C. L. Moses, of Turin, has been mingling with lii^Newnan friends this week. _ The tariff on the necessaries of life lias been greatly reduced at J. T. Swint’s. Young man, don’t forget those sam ple shoes, selling at half price, at Snead’s. brogan A few dozen pairs of new shoes, (5’s to 9’s, at 75c. per pair, at J. T. Swint’s. Everything in the dry goods line very cheap, in order to close them out, at J. T. Swint’s. Miss Marilu Williams, of Lutherville, is stopping in the city, the guest- of Miss Mary Andrews. Mrs. J. T. Longino, mother of Mrs. B. T. Thompson, is reported danger ously ill at Fail-burn. The moonlight picnic arranged for last night at Pearl Spring Park, has been postponed until to-night. Mr. Y. II. Thompson attended the State Funeral Directors’ Association have no better nor more successful bus iness men than Mr. Simonton.—Car roll ton Times. The ular trips, much to the gratification of meetings Baptist church, to be protracted, throughout the week, and perhaps | tardy recovery rendered mm extieme- longer. The pastor will be assisted by j ly despondent. He is thought to have Rev W IT. Cooper, who is expected to I brooded over this misfortune until it arrive on Monday, and a spirit of in-! had the effect of unsettling his mind, voober” is now making its reg- terest will be infused into the services that cannot fail to result beneficially, the traveling public, and is in charge of ! both to the church and community. the genial Capt. Gorman. “Gorman and the goober” are especial favorites in Newnan. Hardaway & Hunter have just re ceived twenty-five boxes of “Honest John” tobacco. This brand is well- known, and is one of the best and most popular of the medium grades sold in this market^ his Mr. II. C. Arnall has remodeled residence, and now with a new coat of paint, thirty pairs of new blinds, front yard laid off and flower beds beautiful ly arranged, the whole presents a de lightful view. To cure warts take an Irish potato and cut a piece off the end and rub on the wart two or three times a day, cut ting a slice from the potato each time used. Very often one potato is suffi cient for the cure. Parties wishing to purchase sewing machines can save from $10 to $15 on each machine by buying from T. E. Fell & Co. They keep only lirst-elass machines, and guarantee satisfaction. The “New Home” is a beauty. at Milledgeville last Tuesday. Mrs. Samuel Olmstead lias been in Atlanta the past week with her sister, Mrs. Forester, who is quite sick. Col. L. M. Farmer is prepared to ne gotiate loans on improved real -estate at'8 per cent, per annum. See notice. .After spending several days with the homefolks, Miss Susie Bigby returned Saturday to LaGrange Female College. Major AY. A. Turner attended the an nual celebration of the Campbell Coun ty Sunday School Association at Fair- burn last Saturday and made the best speech of the day. The Major is indis pensable on occasions of this soi’t. Numerous errors, typographical and otherwise, occurred in the address of Prof. E. T. Whatley as published last A prominent capitalist from a neigh boring city was in Newnan Wednesday and in a fit of temporary aberration took his own life. The rumor that he was goaded to the commission of the act by troubles of a domestic character is emphatically denied by his neighbors and friends, and the cause assigned Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel of pur ity, strength, and wliolesomeness, More eco nomical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot he sold in competition with the multitude of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate powders. Hold only in cans. Royal Baking Powder Co 106 Wall St- N. AT IRA P. BRADLEY for the purpose of negotiating for the ; above j s unquestionably the true one. school bonds soon to be floated. He ; ^ was abou t fifty years of age and offers a premium for the entire issue of j stood j n the community. $16,000. The authorities are not ready ; yet to sell them, as the money will not j She’d Scorch ’Em. be needed until the first of September; i Two small darkies were before his but we are glad to know that the de-1 Honor, Mayor Powell, last Monday, Tlie Regulator and Controller of LOW PRICES, mand for them will exceed the supply, j charged with offenses against the city ! ordinances. Each was accompanied by Uncle Jimmie Askew, one of Gowe-; Mg matemal ancest or, who, when proof ta’s oldest and most honored citizens, | wag abundftnt as to the guilt of the suffered a-stroke of paralysis yesterday, | , ramins asked 0 f his Honor the privi- and at this writing is lying ciitically at . j e<Te o; ^ satisfying the demands of the the home of his son, Mr. Joseph As- j outraged law by carrying the youngsters kew, in the Third district. Owing to, home and Whaling” it out of them, his extreme age and feebleness a good j Thig wag den j ed . thev must go to the deal of anxiety is manifested by las j Cfdaboose family and friends, though we trust « Boss> ”‘ appealed one of the anxious their apprehensions may soon be allay- j motherg> you > se a f ee r’d dey won’t ed - !git scorched, we’ll onkiver’em right Rev. J. B. S. Davis, pastor of the | heah, an’ let you perceive de oppera- Baptist church at Madison, has united | tion ’twell you’se satisfied. 1 jes* with the Presbyterian and Methodist pastors in a series of revival meetings, to be held successively at the three churches—giving to each church one week. If Bro. Davis’ colaborers enter into the work with the zeal and ear nestness that usually characterize his efforts on such occasions we may ex pect to hear of a general awakening in that vicinity. deter- week, which were unfortunately over- , ias heretofore caused 4*»y beautiful looked by the proof-reader, and weie not discovered until too late to correct. Misses Olive Berry and Beulah Arnall, of Newnan, are on a visit to Mrs. I. C. McCrory.—Thomaston Times. We have a finaline of calicos, ging hams, and shoes, which we will sell as cheap as can be bought anywhere. J. T. SwiNT. Mrs. J. F. Lovejoy, of Grantville, tame down Friday on a visit to Rev. W. J. Cotter and wife.—LaGrange Re porter. We still sell 150 pounds of fresh fish on Saturdays. Direct from Mobile. Give us your orders for them. J.’T. SWINT. Messrs. M. B. Pinson, Walter Grace, J. M. Glass, J. E. Featherston and H. W. Dews went out to Flint river last week on a camp fish. They spent two nights and three days, and had a royal time. A quantity of fish were caught. Dr. F. M. Brantly, of Senoia, was present at the laying of the corner stone of the new State Capitol at Aus tin, Texas, on the 16th inst. It was the biggest occasion and most imposing Masonic demonstration ever witnessed in the State. The city authorities seem mined to protect the shade trees on our thorough fares from damage by stock and roving cattle. Carelessness natch ally wants to git my ban’s on dat chile anyhow/’ His Honor was strongly tempted to accede to the old woman’s request, and nothing but a sense of duty in maintaining the majesty and dignity of the law prevented what would un doubtedly have been the liveliest ad ministration of justice, in a primitive way, that has been seen in many a day. The culprits were lodged in the cala boose. Commencement in LaGrange. The commencement exercises of La Grange Female College will begin on shade trees to be ruined, by parties j Sunday, June 3d, Dr. W. P. Harrison, hitching horses to them, or permitting • 0 f Nashville, having engaged to preach their cattle to run at large: but those i the sermon. On Tuesday (Junior day) who are reported for these ofi -uses j Mr. P. J. Moran, of Atlanta, will deliv- hereuiter will be dealt with iu a man- j e r an address; and on Wednesday an ner calculated to impress them whb ! address will be delivered by State the importance of being more careful ^ School Commissioner Hook. MissBuu- | nie Trimble, of Hogansville, will deliv- 46, 48 and 50 Wliiteliall SI., ATLANTA, GA. Silks, Dress Goods, Dress Trimmings, Linens, Domes tics, Laces, Embroideries, La dies’, Gents’ and Children’s Furnishing Goods, French Millinery, Kid Gloves, Cor sets, Hosiery, Parasols,, Fans, Jewelry, and all classes Fancy Dry Goods and Notions. Samples will be sent, and all orders amonnting to $io and upwards Express charges will he prepaid—provided this advertisement is cut out and sent with order. And say that he ever misrep resented an article or missta i ted a fact in order to effect a 2 sale, no matter how dull the season may have been. His character and a big stock of goods are about al 1 he has in this world, and however anx ious he may be to keep ahead of his competitors, (as he gen erally contrives to do,) he can not afford to jeopardize the one in order to sell the other. He will miss a sale every time before he would thus cornpro-* mise himself. Consequently, when he makes a business proposition to the public, the public may rest assured that he means everything he says. At r iu future. Responding to our invitation to ■ in tend the laying of the corner-stone t the Newnan Cotton Mills this summt,. Editor Floyd, of the Senoia Sentim-. says: “It has been a long fought baa. 1 with the citizens to raise the necessary amount, on account of much opposition, | There has been a gratifying improve- I but victory has crowned their effo: ment in the condition of Mrs. T. B. Davis since our last issue, and her ulti mate recovery is now assured. This will be cheering news to her many friends, who have been seriously con cerned on account of her illness. Mrs. L. E. Floyd, after a pleasant visit to relatives and friends here, has returned to her home in Senoia. We hope Editor Floyd is happy. L Col. L. M. Farmer, who has been confined to his room for several weeks by illness, is slowly recovering, and we hope soon to see him out again. Mr. J. W. Mann, a former attache of The Herald and Advertiser, went down to LaGrange this week to accept a position in the Reporter office. Mr. EditorPlease announce to the young men that we have a nice lot of fine sample shoes at $3 per pair—worth ■ K Snead’s Shoe Store. The contract to furnish lumber for the Fair Grounds enclosure has been Our clever postmaster now closes the northbound 6 A. M. mail at 5:30 A. M. instead of 6 r. 3i., as heretofore. This is quite a convenience to the busiuess public, who are thus enabled to attend to their correspondence at night with- out.iuterferenee with other business. Hon. W. Y. Atkinson has been invit ed to make a speech at Liberty Acad emy, in the Third district, and has ap pointed Saturday, June 2d, as the day. The speech will be confined to a discus sion of the leading political issues of the day, and will take place at 3 o’clock iu the afternoon. and a cotton factory will be built- At last Newnan is on the road to prosperi ty. Thanks, Brother Brown, for the invitation, and if nothing prevents w e will be present.” a meeting The School Board held on Tuesday night last to take into con sideration the matter of locating the public, school buildings. It was decided to accept the academy lot, in north Newnan, which is county property and has been turned over to the city for this purpose. The main building will be an eight-room, two-story brick struc ture, but the exact dimensions have not yet been determined upon. It will | er the address before the societies. The usual concerts on Tuesday and Wednes day evenings will occur. The gradua ting class is one of the largest in t in' ! history of the college, being composed ; of twenty-four members. 1 The closing exercises of Southern Fe- ^ male College will consume the first three days of the week following, the commencement sermon being preached by Dr. Henry McDonald, of Atlanta, on Sunday, June 10th. On Tuesday. June 12th, Hon. J. H. Pitman will de liver the literary address; and on Wed nesday, Judge John T. Clarke, ol Cuth- bert, Ga., will deliver the commence ment address. Concerts will be given by the pupils of this school, also, on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The Atlanta and West Point road will sell round trip tickets for s>ne iare to those wishing to attend either com mencement. Taken altogether it will be a gala season for LaGrange, and one that That fine “President’s Wife Flour.” If you want a snow white biscuit try a sack; and remember that I am head quarters for good and cheap Canned Goods. Hams, 14c. per pound. Dove Shoulders, 10c. Cream Cheese, iy?c. Granulated Sugar, 12 pounds But we digress. We start- Rev. Geo. G. Smith, the well-known Sunday-school agent, has been in the city this week assisting Bro. Foote in the conduct of the special services now in progress at the Methodist church. He is a fine talker, and is thoroughly enlisted in the Sunday- school and church work. be ready for occupancy by the next Xewnan hopes to assist in enjoying if spring term. I she keeps her health. On the fifth Sabbath in April, Judge Grover Cleveland T.C. Carleton occupied the pulpit at the ! Will undoubtedly be elected Presi- Baptist church here and preached a • ident of the I nited States, but wheth- very acceptable sermon. On last Sun- j day he filled Elder Carswell’s appoint- of the AVOnder f ubv popular Delecta- ment at Harmony; and on next Sab-! i av e. This dentifrice can always be re- batli will again occupy the pulpit at | lied upon as the very best. It is abso- j-l:- ; Al • U Tndo-p Hutely tree from ingredients likely to this place, morning and night Judge j^eiy iree % J . j mi» c (111 LLi J V* iv ua; vuv/vu Carleton s friends will be delighted to,j t positively cures tender and bleeding know that he contemplates entering j gums, and makes teeth perfectly white, the ministry and consecrating his tal-. Sold by all druggists at 50c. a bottle. 1 am now receiving the fin est Bread ever Hought to this Don’t fail to try a loaf city, of it. Stiil selling Fresh Fish ev ery Saturday. Ice, Ice, plenty of it. Fresh line of Crackers just received. Dried Beef, iylc. Don’t buy until you find out the new im provements. Save the Middleman’s Profits. Send For Catalogue. J. P. STEVENS & BRO., 47 wnitenaH St., Atlanta, Ga. ed out to say that his stock of Spring Clothing, notwithstan ding the heavy run of trade he lias had in this line since the season opened, is apparent ly undiminished as yet, and as he will have no use for them , next winter, has decided to close them out at reduced pri ces. He has suits ranging- all the way from $10 to $28. and no questions asked. Or he will you a suit by sample, . take your measure and hav£ the same made to order, guar anteeing a fit. You can pay your money and take your choice—it is all the same to him. He is selling Straw Hats at 20c. up to $1.50. Spring Felt, 50c. to $3,50. Umbrellas and Sunshades, $1 to $4. A complete line of Gents’, Ladies’ and Misses’ Shoes, as •- fine as can be made. Gents’ and Ladies’ Fine, Neckwear, the most elegant assortment in town. A beautiful line of Spring Prints, Ginghams, Lawns and White Goods. Full line Staple and Fancjr Notions. A big job lot of Tobacco’ 30c. to $1 per pound. Special drive in Syrups, 30c to 75c per gallon. Anxious to dispose of the entire lot be fore hot weather. Nice line of Crockery, lus tre band and plain. * Table and Pocket Cutlery, * Jewelry, etc. A general assortment of Groceries and Plantation Sup plies. Two bars of Kirk’s Laun~* dry Soap, 5c. j The celebrated Pearl Shirt J a specialty. * . Open every day in the week, both in front and rear. i v: v, --- / 1