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IV h Por«oai /J THE HERALD AND ADVERTISER. VOL. XXIII. NEWNAN, GA., FRIDAY, JULY 13, 1888. NO. 39. NEW HARDWARE AND SEED STORE. from our correspondents. Single and Double Buggies, Phaetons, Carriages, Road- carts, in any style, with springs to suit purchaser. I carry a full assortment of heavy and shelf Hardware, fine Stoves, stove-pipe and vessels, stove polish and adjustable stove- backs, Razors and Scissors, of genuine Knglish product— Smith &. Wesson Pistols, shot Winchester and central fire farm Bells, grass Blades, Cages, Wagon and Timbers, tire Iron. Grassland wooden Churns, Lamp and I R- Rifles, rim Cartridges, bird Garden Seeds, Machine Oil. German Millet. Wheelbarrows, stone and Several styles of Tin Water Sets and a stock of Agate Iron Ware. A. POPE. .1. A. PARKS. 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. We have on hand the finest lot of material ever put into buggy or carriage work in this section of the State, and workmen that know exactly how to put it together. We do not get our vehicles “knocked down,” from the North, as many other manufacturing firms do, bui make them out and out. This is our strongest recommendation. e manufacture CARRIAGES, PHAETONS, LAN DEALT S, HEARSES. ROAD-CARTS, BUGGIES, SULKEYS, WAGONS ETC. We are alsojprepared to do all kinds of carriage, buggy and wagon repair work, in the best style and at the lowest prices. Plantation workand horse-shoeing a specialty. Give us your work; we guarantee satisfaction. J. S. WARE, (late with Summers & Murphy, Barnesville,) Superintendent T. E. FELL & CO. HARDWARE, NAILS, IRON AND STEEL, CUTLERY, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS Louis Donegan, HOUSE FURNISHING HARDWARE, Cooking Stoves and Tinware. COTTON GINS, CARRIAGE MATERIAL, BELTING. All kinds of Job Work in done, on short notice. HAS just opened, at the old stand of A. O. Lyndon, a new, fresh, and well assorted stock of FANCY & FAMILY GROCERIES, CONSISTING OP Flour, Meal, Meat, Canned Goods, Pickles, Candies, Tobacco, Cigars —IX FACT— Everything that is good to eat! Being satisfied with a small profit on rapid sales, and expenses being cut down to the lowest possible point, he will promise BOTTOM PRICES on everything he sells. The patron age of the public is respectfully solicited. ICE-COLD LEMONADE. cr ICE furnished day or night. Sencna. Mr. Editor:—Our celebration of the glorious Fourth was a failure. We were knocked out in the first round, «o to speak, and have been laid up for repairs ,. V er >ince; but are able to report some progress towards recovery. At this writing good rains appear to be general. Crops are looking well, and', with a few exceptions, are in a clean condition, and the farmers are giving them all nosdble attention. Mr. Robert Johnson si ill continues seriously ill, though his physician con- skiers his case more hopeful. Mr. Darling Couch was killed by lightning at 3 o’clock p. >1.. July 5th. He was holding his horse near a peach tree when t he lightning struck it. lie fell to hi> knees, but rose up and walk ed into his house and fell, dying in one or two minutes. He leaves a wile and one child, and many relatives and friends, who sadly sympathize with the afflicted and with whom the writer heartily joins. . . . The fall session of Excelsior High School will open the first Monday in August. Prof. P. D. Pollock has been re-elected principal, and has accepted. Miss Sallie Long has also been re-elect ed and will have charge of the primary department. As to the merit and elli- ciency of these teachers it is useless for me to speak; the last session demon strated the high estimate placed upon their ability, it having the largest num ber of pupils of any session heretofore. It is to be hoped that the Board of Ed ucation will be able by their patronage and intluence to induce Miss Belle Brantly to continue in charge of the music department, a position she has filled so acceptably. Her talent as a teacher is of the first order, and she has given universal satisfaction. We cannot tell the time when we have been so impressed as we were when we read the card of Capt. J. P. Jones. lie says, “The plan usually adopted by candidates in soliciting sup port is personally distasteful to me.’ Amen, say we—and if candidates just could know if, it may be about as dis tasteful to every nine out of ten that they solicit as it is to Captain Jones, lie says further, “I cannot get my con sent to canvass the county.” A modest gentleman, he makes a heavy discount on cheek, on cheek: a pattern others could profitably follow. Again he says, “I am not a self-announced candidate.” A timely rebuke to the hungry horde of office-seekers; though it may not have been so intended by Capt. Jones* Just notice this beautiful jewel—he says, “I have made it a rule of life (and it works well,) never to concern myselt about the business of others unless au thorized bv them to do so.” A motto which, if adopted by every man in ev ery department of business, would pile up millions. We are not surprised at the success of Capt. Jones with such a life rule; our surprise would be if he failed to succeed. We shall be greatly surprised in the intelligence and good judgment of the honest voters of Cow eta county, if they fail to elect Capt. Jones to the next Legislature. We are not personally acquainted with this gentleman, nor do we know his age, but we do know that he has cut his wisdom teeth. Report says one of our young bache lors (lie’s about 35.) after getting “out” all there rvas “in” a single state of blessedness, has gone off to—Veil, we will await further developments. Mr. C. B. Griggs, of Dawson, is visit ing relatives and friends here. Miss Nora Smith, who has been spend ing some four years with an aunt in Texas, lias returned, much to the de light of relatives and friends. Mrs. W. N. Edge, of Tliomaston, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. II. C. Fisher. Vincent. July lith. conscious for a while and badly bruised, but no hones were broken. Mr. Drake struck on the side of his head, receiv ing a very ugly wound, but one that did not fracture the skull. 1 he scalp of hi< head was torn loose and the hair was scattered for a yard on the ground. Their injuries were very painful, hut not considered dangerous by Drs. Couch, Young and Webb, who dress ed the wounds. A social gathering of friends at the hospitable home ot Mr. F. C. Curoton on the evening of the lltli inst. was a , I most enjoyable occasion. We were so fortunate as to be there, and were nev er in a happier crowd. The music fur nished by Mr. E. C. Cureton and Miss Jennie Arnall was greatly enjoyed and the vocal music rendered by Miss Ar nall was a perfect treat. Those pres ent were Misses Glenn, Berta and Lou Camp. Miss Minnie Moore. Miss Tom mie Lou Carpenter, Miss Kate Barnett, Miss Bennie Hutcheson and Miss Jen nie Arnall, Messrs. J. R. McCollum, Robert Moore, S. V. Carpenter, J. B. and Benson Camp. Elisha Cureton, Young and Ewell Jackson, Walter and “Cubb” Barnett, Dr. A. Q. Young and Benj. Fry. Zubetus. July 12th. Lutherville. Mr. Editor:—The mother of Mr. John. Bean died Saturday, at his home near Lutherville. One *»f the most beautiful Christian lives known in this part of God’s vineyard met its close in her death. Her bright Christian light shines yet in her home and neighbnr- hood, as well as around the throne of God. This estimable woman lived to be SI years of age. Misses Nettie and Minnie Methvin, two popular young ladies of Senoia, spent last Sunday with Mrs. J. E. Thornton. Mr. Howard Williams of East Point, spent last Thursday with hi> parents. Mr. J. P. Leveiett, of Newnan, pass ed through our city Saturday afternoon rn rank' to his lather’s, near ltockv Mount. Miss Mattie McCaslin, who has been attending school at Laurens, E C., re turned to her sister's, Mrs. BlanTeagle, near Lutherville, last Thursday. Alls - Beckie McCaslin accompanied Miss Mattie and will spend some time with her relatives. Mr. J. C. Wilson is at home this week, enjoying the country breezes. Dr. Jim Taylor has been on the sick list the past week. M. July 10th. Turin. Mr. Editor:—On last Sabbath the quarterly meeting was in session at Coke’s chapel, and was well attended. The business of the circuit was approv ed by the presiding elder. Dr. Stacy- preached in Turin last Sabbath morning to an appeciative audience. The fall term of Prof. Moses’ school opened on Monday last. Elder Sanders and the Turin boys are fond of fishing where there is “much water”: and their luck is good—catch ing seventy-five pounds at a trip. Give us a ticket, boys, to your next. Heavy rains and thunder-storms last week. Prof. McCaslin, and his charming niece, of Greenville, spent Saturday evening with friends at Turin. Come again, Professor, and spend more time with our clever boys. Miss Janie Martin, of Newberry, S. C., and MissMyrtice Scroggin, of New nan, are visiting relatives at Turin this week. Dr. J. II. Hall and lady visited the family of Prof. C. L. Moses on Tues day last. Sir. Paden Talbott, of Fort Smith, Ark., is visiting relatives in this section. Mr. Thomas Ilunnicutt is spending his vacation with his father’s family. Our hearts go out in sympathy to the family of Sir. Darling Couch, who was killed by a Hash of lightning on Thursday of last week. Young Mr. Cannon, of this eommun ity, was also shocked by lightning on the same day that Mr. Couch was killed. A Hying trip was made to Senoia this week. We regret to report “Vincent” is down with a lame back, and that Mr. Robert Iverson is extremely low with fever. Senoians were discussing the pros pects of the legislative candidates. From expressions made it seems that Col. Carter is well thought of and his chances regarded as encouraging. Others were highly spoken of, but Col. Carter and one of Senoia’s own men will lead the van. R. A, T. July 11th. Newnan, Ga. E. S. BUCHANAN, DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS, AND MERCHANT TAILORING. Notice to Contractors. NEWNAN, GA., July 5. 1S88. Scaled proposals will l>e received by the un dersigned until Tuesday, duly 17.1SSS, for the erection of a two-story brick building for the Newnan Public Schools—material, labor,etc., to he furnished by contractor. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of Bruce A Morgan, Atlanta, Ga., or by calling upon the building committee at the store of Orr, Kirby cfc Co., Newnan, Ga. The commit tee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. I. X. ORR, T NV. POWEL, R. W. AXDRENVS, W. c. SXEAI). J. T. CARPEXTER. Building Committee. COAL NOTICE! in Newnan in a for the purpose of I will be few days taking orders for the celebra ted “Montevallo Grate Coal” for August delivery. Wait lor me and get vour winter’s supplv of first-class coal at sum mer prices. C. L. WORD, Agt. Montevallo Coal. Address, West Point, Ga. Puckett’s. Mr. Editor:— Miss Bennie Hutcheson, of Haralson, is visiting at Mr. E. C. Cureton’s. Miss Neta Bingham is visiting friends and relatives in Newnan this week. Mr. Orbe Cannibal, from Atlanta, was at home this week. Mr. W. A. Young, of Atlanta, visited his parents here last Sunday. Mrs. B. F. King and . children, of Newnan, have been visiting Mrs. M. C. I Puckett this week. | Mrs. B. M. Couch and children, with i Miss Pauline Mclver, are visiting rela tives at and near Ilogansville. They will be gone several days; so Mr. Couch is doing the “crying” for us now. Mrs. Mattie Camp and Miss Nina McClure went to Atlanta on the 10th inst. for the purpose of buying carpets and other furniture for the church. Mr. -Tas. Cureton made the first ship ment of canteloupes on the 11th. The crop is not so good as it was last year. Our young bachelor friend, Sterling A'. Carpenter, is one of our most ener- ! getic and promising young farmers. ; We had the pleasureof visiting his hos- I pitable “quarters” this week, and the j best watermelons of the season were j opened before us to devour. V e walk- I ed over his cotton crop, which consist- j ed of about 125 acres, and it is the best average crop we’ve seen. The cotton j crop generally in t!4s community is very promising. We passed an elegant ! field of cotton belonging to Mr. Henry j Couch; and then our friend, Mr. J. P. i Camp, iias a field of cotton, adjoining j Mr. Couch’s that is exceedingly nice; 1 and a little further on Mr. John II. j Fry has some that will rank with the j best. _ .... Miss Jennie Arnall, from Semoa, is iting re] tiv - here. Miss Amah leaves in a few uay> for Gainesville, to teach music. Being a graduate in mu.-ie at Boston, Ma-'., die is fully equipped to execute anything in that department. Mr. John II. Gianton, from Rome, is spending some time with relatives here. On last Sunday as Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Drake drove iy > to the church, their mule became frightened at their um brella and ran away: Mr. Drake had started to get out*of his buggy, and consequently didn't have kisreins so that he could stop the mule before he had the advantage of him. They were thrown to the ground close to the church, Mrsx Drake being thrown against the church and striking the . ground on her shoulders. She was un- • Sliarpsburg-. Mr. Editor:—The recent rains nave prevented our farmers from keeping up with their work, and consequently they have a good deal to do yet before they get through laying by. Your correspondent has just returned from a trip to Troup county, passing through portions of Coweta, .Meriweth er and Troup, and had some opportu nity to observe the condition a lid pros pect of the farms and crops. The wheat crop is generally a failure. The best evidence of this is the small fields sown and the little piles of straw, about enough to make a bed or two. Oats are generally good. Cotton and corn, on red stiff lands, where it has been well worked, is very good. It seems that the seasons have been more favorable for crops on this kind of land. I saw several large fields, even whole farms, unworked. The crops on the wet bot tom lands are a complete failure. A few peaches are seen in every community and apples are abundant. I hear much complaint of watermelon vines shed ding the early crop, caused from the in cessant rains, perhaps. Mr. Luther Moses and family, of Newnan, have been spending several days here, circulating among friends and relatives. Miss Kate Bailey, of Kidron, is the guest of Miss Lizzie Haines this week. Mrs. Angelina Lumpkin is now about well. _ t Capt. Henry North, who is very fond i of joking his neighbors, had the tables! reverse'! last week. He had a very fine hog in the sty near his house. Last Wednesday night some one removed his fat pig and put a little runt of a tiling in its place. The ruut died on the fol lowing day, and the Captain thinks this can hardly pass for a joke. Mrs. Mary Bridges and Master Hugh North returned from Atlanta last Tuesday. Prof. J. R. Bohannon has a fine school at China Grove, near Paris. Mr. Bohannon lias had some experience as a teacher, and is an excellent instructor and thorough scholar. Success to him. Dra. Brown and North and Mr. .J. O. Vance spent the Fourth of July in your cit v. Last Wednesday the people assem bled at the Academy to commemorate the Fourth of July. After the brass band had played several pieci sh rt speeches were made by Messrs. J. I). Norris, -J. R. Bohannon and Thomas Bohannon. It was .i very enjoyable occasion. Mr. II. H. Harrison is vi-iting his father, near Atlanta, this week. Cedar Creek. Mr. Editor:—We have plenty of rain; the grass is getting away with the farmers and we feel rather gloomy, Hon. W. Y. Atkinson made a speech last Saturday at Smith’s mill to a large and appreciative audience. We have have had several candidates to visit us in the past week, and they all seem san guine of success. Prof. J. J. Boyd, of Carroll, lias a good school at Dowell’s Station. He commenced last Monday, with a large attendance ot pupils. C. II. Stamps, J. II. W ise and J. T. Moates, Jr., will go to Roopville, Car- roll countv, next week to spend a few days with* friends. Rumor says they are attracted by some young ladies in the “Free State.” Justice Tolan Moates and his son, Tolly, will attend the soldiers’ reunion at Fairburn next Friday. Mrs. K. W. Rritt is very ill at her home. Mr. Joe Jones and wife are visiting friends at Puckett Station. Misses Mattie and Minnie Wilson are home from school, from Carrollton and Cave Springs. Plenty of watermelons are ripe, and of a very fine quality. There is singing at Wise’s Academy every fourth Sunday evening. Some malicious person killed a young heifer belonging to Rich Harris (color ed) last Saturday. No cause can be as signed for the dastardly act. The singing convention commence! at Macedonia church on Thursday be fore the first Sabbath in August. Rev. Mr. Barrets filled his regular ap pointment at Macedonia church Iasi Saturday and Sunday. The health of this community is very good this season. J. July 11th. ^ Panther Creek. Mr. Editor:—One of the most hear! rending occurrences took place in this community iast Tuesday morning tha* has evertranspired in this section. Mrs. Annie E. Beavers, wife of Mr. F M. Beavers, drowned herself in a ,hob jl water on a small branch which rail near ILeir house. A considerable hoi had washed out in the run of tin stream, some- eight feet deep, thougfc the water was not over three or foil, feet deep in the branch. Mrs. Beaver- had been in bad health for some tin*., and had become very low spirited Some of her children had discovered that, at times, she seemed to be laboring under a slight mental aberration, a; though her husband had not noticed anything of Ihe kind. On the morning referred to she ate breakfast with th. family. The family all arose from tb* table and went about their accustomei avocations. The husband went to loot after his pasture fence and was gon. about an hour. Ppon his return h asked one of bis daughters where lie mother was. She replied that she had walked out towards the lot and Jia» been gone about an hour. Mr. Beav ers felt a little uneasy about his wife and instituted a search. He, howevci did not find her and returned to tin house, thinking she might have gon- to the bean patch, to gather some bean for dinner. He, then went in thy di rection of the bean patch, and in eros* ing the branch, to his horror discovert** her body floating on top *ff the watei in the hole above described. He pulls* her out on the sand, and called e negro boy to his assistance; but life w» extinct and could not be restored. Un tier these trying circumstances, with hi children weeping and wailing aroum him, he and the boy managed to ge. her to the house, and as soon as pons, ble he sent for the neighbors, who wen* and did all that could be done. De ceased was in her :59th year and was s daughter of the late Robert Moore,.a this county, and granddaughter of Un cle .Joshua* Mcore, of the Fourth die trict of this county. She was a con sistent member of the Baptist churct at Macedonia. The news of her deat) will be a sad stroke to her mother. Atm Peggy Moore, who lives in Arkansas i Mrs" Beavers left eight children t* ' mourn her loss, the youngest being only j live years old. The remains were in ! terred at Macedonia cemetery, Dr. ‘ Barrett, her pastor, conducting tin 1 funeral obsequies. Ripples. July 11th. Columbus Enquirer-Sun: “The next Legislature will be the most important body that Las assembled in g. • rg' r since the war, consequently every citi zen is looking to the men who are can didates for the House and Senate. Among the other important question- to be passed on is the disposition of th«- State road, and the men whose re eon Rev. H. S. Rees, of Turin, filled Rev. i is clear on that subject are looked to a- R. G. Rhodes’puljfit at Ebenezer last the protectors of the State’s interest. Sui/iav. Mr. Rhode; wife is very ill. J. T>* Norris preached at Midway last Friday night. Mr. I. N. Farmer had a watermelon cutting last Sunday. Quite a number of our people were in attendance. Mr. Farmer is among our clever and gener ous citizens. B. C. July 10th. protectors Among the brilliant young Georgian- who are asking for indorsement frof: their people is Hon. IV illiarn Y. Atkin son, of Coweta. He is able and fear less, qnd one of the best orators in tie State. While we have no disposition to disparage the claims of others, we hope Coweta will do no worse than 1- indorse Atkinson.” .