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g[fa gtrald and ^dctriiatn. Newnan; Ga., Friday, August 24,1888. affairs. HOME Between the Lines. It was such a discreet little letter, Not formal enough to be cold, Not fond enough to encourage The reader to love and be bold. It held him at right proper distance, No sweet words or dead give-away, Yet somehow it filled him with gladness And brightened the whole prosy day. For he read her love all unspoken, And he had the assurance to write: “My dearest, expect me at Lakewood On the late train Saturday night.” Then he said that day in the office He should take a week out of town; That his sister was off in the country, And he “really must make a run down.” O, happy the lover whose sweetheart, Though prudent and shy she may be, Leaves hid ’neath the lines of her letter Some messege he only can see! Who will bring in the first bale ? Puckett Station will have a new depot soon. Campbell county has treasury. $2,096 in her Old-fashioned F. Hollis’. lemonade at Claude Good shirts at fifty cents, at B. S. As kew & Co.’s. • Jelly in 3-lb. cans, 12|c. per pound, at C. F- Meyer’s. All fancy and family groceries fresh, at Claude F. Hollis’. Judge Harris is holding Court in Meriwether this week. The atmosphere yesterday morning was decidedly Octoberish. Campbell county has nineteen pen sioners on her pauper list. Miss Annie Freeman is visiting rela tives and friends in Greenville. Dr. Calhoun had an interesting inter view with a book agent last week. Ice, wholesale and retail. Claude F. Hollis. Hardaway & Hunter have five hun dred hamper baskets for sale. —— — £ Fresh supply of fancy candies and crackers. Claude F. Hollis. Finest line of fall prints in the city, just received at B. S. Askew & Co.’s. Wanted—To sell several fine gold and silver watches, cheap. W. E. Avery. Miss Belle Creary, of Milton, Fla., is visiting here, the guest of Miss Olive Berry. Miss Beatrice Taylor, of Corinth, Miss., is visiting her uncle, Mr. S. W. Murray. It is announced that our new State capitol will be ready for occupancy in January. I will sell the balance of my flower pots cheap, to make room for new goods. W. E. Avery. Miss Lou Brown, of Athens, is visit ing the family of Dr. A. J. Lyndon this week. Dr. J. B. Sanders, of Corinth, is re ported quite sick. We hope to hear of his early recovery. Hon. Henry R. Harris, Third Assist ant Postmaster-General, is on a visit to his old home in Meriwether. Mr. G. C. Almand, of Gadsden, Ala, has been in the city this week shaking hands with his many friends. We understand that Mrs. W. G, Hill, of the Sixth district, has been seriously ill for several days past. Don’t fail to see that mammoth pile of collar buttons, and the diminutive prices asked for them, at Avery’s. Mrs.W. M. Whatley, of Atlanta, is in the city and will spend several day visiting among relatives and friends. Misses Lula •and Parkie Leigh left last week for an extended visit to Sum merville, Ga., and Chattanooga, Tenn. Mr. J. H. Miller, of Rocky Mount, one of Meriwether’s prosperous farm ers, spent a day or so in town this week. Miss Sallie. Dickson, of Newnan, is visiting the family of Dr. G. L. Hud son this week.—Hogansville People’s Paper. Mr. J. P. Leverett went to Meri wether last Sunday to see his father, who, we regret to learn, is yet quite feeble. We have been blessed with delight ful showers this week, which, in some sections of the county, were greatly needed. Mr. Joe Askew and Mrs. Dunbar, from near Newnan, visited relatives in Franklin Sunday.—Franklin News, llth inst. The first gale of the equinoctial se ries struck us last Monday, but, so far as could be learned, did no damage to speak of. . G. R. Black left Sunday for a 1 *«MAi\ds in North Prof. Lyman H. Ford and wife re turned last Friday from their bridal trip and received a warm greeting from their many friends. In some sections of the county cot ton has been shedding badly, but we trust the late rains will have a recuper ative effect upon the crop. Mr. I. B. Mount offers for rent the very desirable residence on Greenville street now occupied by him. Posses sion given September 1st. Mrs. D. DuBose and daughter, of Warrenton, Ga., are visiting here this week. They are stopping at Col. John M. Hill’s, on Greenville street. Mrs. M. A. Wiley, one of Palmetto’s most cultured ■ and attractive ladies, has been visiting here for several days past, the guest of Mrs. Dr. Stacy. Mrs. Wm. Leigh went down to Barnesville last wuek to attend the fun eral of her sister, who died rather sud denly at her home in that vicinity. W. E. Avery, our jeweler, will exhib it for the next two weeks the finest! stock of black jewelry ever shown in Newnan, and invites everybody to see them. Judge Tolleson Kirby, traveling salesman for Mickleberry & McClen don, of Atlanta, is courting our mer chants this week.—Hogansville People’s Paper. Col. A. R. Burdette predicts that the cotton crop will aggregate seven and a half million bales, and that the lowest price reached during the season will be 7| cents. After a pleasant sojourn of two weeks among their Newnan friends, Misess Annie Davidson and Nemie and Dora Freeman returned last Saturday to Greenville. The exercises of Palmetto High School will be resumed on Wednesday, September 19th, and we are pleased to know that the outlook for the fall term is as promising as could be desired. Mr. Robert Farmer, of the Sixth dis trict, has made a business engagement with A. Pope for the coming season and will be glad to serve his friends when they need anything in his line. Miss Ophelia Dominick, one of our most popular and lovable young ladies, united herself with* the Presbyterian church last Sunday, being received in open church upon the usual profession of faith. _ __ It is understood that Judge H. W. Camp, of Puckett Station, will soon become a resident of our town. No newcomer would be more cordially welcomed, nor more highly esteemed as a citizen. Mr. W. C. Chase, foreman of the blacksmithing department of the New nan Buggy Company, has gone to Mas sachusetts on a visit to relatives, but will return in a few days and bring his family with him. Mr. R. F. Simril left this week for Jasper, Ala., where he goes to accept a position with Messrs. Long Bros. Bob is a worthy, industrious young man, and deserves all the good fortune that may fall to his lot. Col. Jim Maddox, of Enon Grove, was in town this week seeing the sights. He had just heard of the soldiers’ re union held here on the 21st ult., and reproached us for our neglect in failing to send a detachment after him. At the late term of Campbell Su perior Court the grand jury recom mended Mr. C. T. Lyndon for appoint ment as Notary Public and ex-officio Justice of the Peace for the Palmetto 052d district. A good selection. efficient Mr. George Osborne, the stenographer of the Coweta Circuit, has resigned that position to accept one in the office of the Superintendent of the Western and Atlantic railroad. His suc cessor has not yet been appointed. On the 22d of July, while going from Newnan to Hogansville, Mr. P. A Boozer lost a certificate for two shares of Georgia Railroad stock belonging to his wife, Mrs. M. M. Boozer. He offers a reward for the return of the same. See notice; Mr. W. C. Kinnard lias formed a law partnership with Col. F. A. Pierce, at Hogansville, and will transfer his citi zenship to that town. He is one of our best and most promising young men, and we predict for the new firm a suc cessful career. It is with deep regret that we an nounce the death of Mr. M. S. Smith, one of Grantville’s oldest and best cit izens, which occurred at his home in that town on Wednesday last after a a short illness. * ^The funeral took place yesterday. There has been no recent change in the schedule of the Savannah, Griffin and North Alabama road, nor will there be until the Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus puts on a faster passen ger schedule. This will probably be done next month. The “cannon ball” was taken off the Atlanta and West Point road last Sun day and the accommodation train put back on. Other changes w r ere made in the passenger schedule, which will be noted by referring to the corrected time-table in another column the largest and most successful farm ers in Henry county, and the youngest man for his age in the State. There has been a recent acquisition to the male population of Panther Creek district, and Capt. Wilkes Will- coxon, the paternal sponsor for the new inhabitant, will see to it that he votes the straight Democratic ticket. Thus, day by day, does the Solid South in crease in solidarity and sassiness. We have received two communica tions concerning the Holly Springs church matter—one from each side— but as the differences existing be tween the majority and minority members have already been fully discussed in these columns, we have thought best to close the contro versy. The articles are, therefore, respectfully declined. Jack Keith, a well-known colored man of this community, left several weeks since to accept a job of work that had been offered him in South west Georgia. He became sick and on last Sunday started home. Notwith standing his critical condition, he managed to hold up until the train reached Newnan, but died in a few minutes after his arrival. Mr. Sam Hill, of Grantville, is ex perimenting with fine poultry, and has been remarkably successful so far. He is now devoting his attention to game fowls, and has half a dozen lusty young chanticleers of the “shawl-neck” varie ty that can stand flat-footed and knock the socks off of anything in the neigh borhood. He is grooming a few pairs for the Columbus Exposition. Mr. J. B. Mount has decided to es tablish a branch of his business at Mon tezuma, Ga., having perfected arrange ments to this end several weeks ago. The branch house will be in charge of his brother, Mr. I. B. Mount, who is getting ready to move his family to that town. Mr. J. B. Mount is now in New York purchasing his fall stock, and w’ill supply both houses from that point, Rev. E. J. Beadles dropped in to see his Newnan friends yesterday, but ow ing to his limited stay was unable to get around to shake hands with all. He is now located in Walton county and is doing some good work in his Master’s vineyard. During his pastorate he has received into the church •sixty-nine new members, and annual meetings are yet to be held in two of his principal churches. We hope the survivors of the 41st Georgia Regiment, residing in Coweta county, will not forget the cordial invi tation extended to them by the Vete rans’ Association of Troup county to meet them on the occasion of their re union, to take place at LaGrange on the 5th of September next. Arrange ments have been made for reduced rates over the railroad. Let Coweta send a full delegation. Col. H. M. Reid will not be a candi date for re-election to the office of Solicitor-General, and this term of Campbell Superior Court is the last time he will appear here in that capac ity. Col. Reid has made a faithful and efficient officer, and he will retire with unsullied honor and reputation, enjoy ing the full confidence of the people, who wish him renewed success in what ever he may undertake. — Fairburn News. About eighteen months ago Mr. W. P. Nimmons planted a banana bulb in his hot house. It was protected from cold during the past winter, and has since been carefully tended, until now it measures twenty inches in circumfer ence at the base and has attained the enormous height of eighteen feet. It is so large Mr. Nimmons is at a loss to know what to do with it the coming winter. If it can be preserved until next spring it will bear fruit. his venerable equine companion, “Jim,” who shuffled off his harness and stretch ed out for his last long nap on Monday of last week, to awake no more forever. “Jim” was a well-known character in horse circles, and his familiar figure will be missed from our popular drives. He was about t wenty years of age, and had been in Capt. Fisher’s possession twelve or thirteen years. A certain married lady in our town sat up until 12 o’clock one night last week waiting for her husband to come from the lodge. At last, weary and worn out with he long waiting, she went to her sleeping room to retire and there she found the missing husband sound asleep. Instead of going to the lodge he had gone to his room and had never left the house. Such are the troubles some poor married women have to contend with in this life. We neglected last week to acknowl edge the pleasure of a visit from our old friend, Mr. T. D. Weems, of Hen ry county, who spent one day here on business. Capt. A. B. Cates, after a month’ vacation, has been again assigned to duty in the revenue service, and left Monday morning to enter upon his duties. Capt. Cates is one of our best and most worthy citizens, and if pro motion is won by merit in the revenue service we feel sure he will not be Ion in making his mark. He is stationed at Blue Ridge, Ga., for the present, but his friends hope Collector Crenshaw will soon find a position for him nearer home. “Hatcher’s Wrought Iron "Wagon, which was on exhibition in our city last week, attracted a good deal of at tention and was favorably regarded by- all who saw it. A mere glance is suf ficient to satisfy one that it combines features'of superiority and improve ments not found in any other wagon It is the coming vehicle for farm use, and is bound to work a revolution in the wagon trade when its merits be come generally known. See adver tisement. Our colored Methodist friends closed a two-weeks’ camp-meeting last Sunday night, and we understand there were quite a number of accessions te membership as a result of the revival The pastor. Rev.W. H. Groves, was as sisted during the progress of the meet ing bv Presiding Elder Upshaw, Lev. Madison Nea! and others. Revive’ ser vices ire now in progress at the colored Baptist church, and a very gratifying degree of interest is being manifested by the members and friends of that denomination. Capt. H. C. Fisher left Saturday for Savannah and Charleston, where he goes to purchase acid, phosphate, aiid other material required in the manu facture of fertilizers. The Cow-eta Fer tilizer Company, of which Capt. Fisher secretary and treasurer, has recently extended its manufacturing facilities to about twice its original capacity, and will be able next season to fill orders for their popular brands of guano with out any of the annoyances or hinder- ances experienced last season. Mr. J. S. Nall, who kept books for M. B. Hamilton & Co., of this city, last season, has gone to Americus to accept similar position in the principal office of the company. Hamilton & Co. are the heaviest cotton operators in South west Georgia, and virtually control the Americus and Albany markets. Mr. Nall is one of our cleverest citizens, and one of the most expert and accurate accountants in the State. He will have exclusive control of the books of the firm, as well as those of two other cot ton firms doing business in that city. In our account of the races at the Newnan Driving Park last .week we stated that “Black Bess” won the third race, trotting against “Ruby” and Pilot.” This is a mistake. “Ruby” was entered, but owing to the illness of her owner, Mr. R. M. Hackney, she did not go on the track at all. “New r - nan,” the well-known trotting stallion, (another of Mr. Hackney’s horses,) was also entered for one of the races, but, for the reason stated above, was subse quently withdrawn. These are two of our best horses and we would not in tentionally do them an injustice. Mr. J. R. Herring has sold a half in terest in his mercantile business to Mr. A. B. Hill, and the firm name will be known hereafter as Her ring & Hill. They have already made some desirable improvements in their store-room, and have rearranged the entire stock. One department is de voted exclusively to dry goods and clothing, another to shoes and hats and another to groceries. This arrange ment adds greatly to the appearance of the establishment. Their new fall and winter goods will begin to arrive in a few days, and when fairly straightened out they propose to make things hum Mr. Andrew Davis, of Meriwether county, is the father of t welve children, all of whom are living. Six are mar ried, and their joint issue aggregates fifteen children. Last Sunday the old gentleman gathered his children and grand-children around him and had a family reunion. Divine services were conducted by Rev. B. W. Costley, of Hampton, after which the roll was called and the total number present- including children, grandchildren, and sons and daughters-in-law—was found to be thirty-three. Mr. J. B. Davis, of the Third district, is a son of the old patriarch. Coweta. He found several old resi dents who remembered his father, and they extended to the son of their former friend a most hearty and cordial wel come. The trip was a very enjoyable one in all respects, and as profitable to the order as it was personally pleas ant. The newest and best thing in the gents’ harness line is the “Atwood Sus pender,” and is the only masculine gear of the sort that can be comfortably adjusted to any form. The shoulder straps are non-elastic, the only elastic being in the back straps, which are suf ficiently strong to resist any ordinary strain that may result from bending the body or stooping. The uncomfortable sawing sensation produced by the old- style suspender when the body is in motion is not experienced by wearers of the “Atwood.” It would be dif ficult to explain the numerous ad vantages possessed by this suspend er; it must be seen to be appreciated, and, once seen, no man will be satis fied until he puts on a pair. Messrs. Hardaway & Hunter have the exclu sive agency for this place, and will take pleasure in showing them. The Texas Excursionists. All the Texas excursionists have re turned, Capt. R. W. Andrews being the last to arrive. Mr. T. N. Bingham and family returned Sunday afternoon, and we understand he w r as so well pleased with the country that he in vested in a fine farm in the Panhandle section of the State. Capt. Andrews was also pleased with the sections vis ited, but his mahifest delight at getting back home satisfies us that we are in no danger of losing him soon. Mr. Pearce Tomlin has contracted the fever, how ever, and is liable to “absquatulate” at any time. He has already disposed of a portion of his property, and is hold ing the balance for the first clever man that comes along. Mr. R. W. Hen drix also accompanied the party as far as Arkansas, but seems more at home since his return than ever. Messrs. J. F. McSwain and J. M. Jackson have not been interviewed, but as they are rather too advanced in years to under take to grow up with a new country, they will probably remain at home and be content with the joys they have. Alliance Barbecue. The Alliance barbecue in the Third district last Saturday was largely at tended, between five and six hundred being present. In addition to the nu merous hampers of choice edibles pre pared by the ladies, there were thirty barbecued carcasses—enough to feed double the number in attendance. Sev eral of our citizens went out by special invitation and enjoyed the day with their country friends, returning in the afternoon. A speech was made by Hon. Thos. Jackson, of the Sixth district, who confined himself to a discussion of the Alliance and agricultural subjects, and made a good impression upon his hearers. The affair was managed by the fol lowing committee of arrangements : Gentlemen—I. .J. Jackson, chairman, J. D. Camp, F. B. Chandler, R. T. Carpenter, J. I. McGhee, Hill Moore. Ladies—Mrs. R. A. Brown, chairman, Mrs. J. D. Camp, Mrs. F. B. Chandler, Mrs. I. J. Jackson, Mrs. J. P. Cates and Mrs. Harry Fry. The beautiful grove near Liberty school-house was the scene of the gathering, and. a prettier place could not have been selected. Capt. H. C. Fisher suffered a domes tic bereavement last week that has plunged the entire family into grief Uncle Dick is one of the I and sorrow. We refer to the death of Our Methodist friends are now in the midst of one of the most interesting revival meetings that the church has experienced for years. The services began last Sunday morning and have been kept up with varying interest ever since. The morning prayer-meet ings are well attended, while the at tendance at night has been unusually large. Bro. Foote has been working hard for the success of the meeting, and we trust that his labors may be abundantly blessed. Rev. A. M. Thig pen, of Carrollton, will arrive this morning, and Rev. W. A. Candler is expected next week. “Henry Grady” and “Filbert Wilkes,’ two of Newnan’s fine young thorough breds, have been sent to Columbus for a course of training under Mr. S. A. Hughes, the professional horse-train er, who is now in charge of the trotting stables in that city. “Henry Grady” is owned by Messrs. M. G. Keith and G. W. Peddy, and “Filbert Wilkes” by Mr. J. A. Parks. “Filbert Wilkes” has a pedigree as long as your arm, though he has had but little training as yet. “Henry Grady” has both record and pedigree, and after further training will be put on the track at the Exposition races in October. Messrs. E. S. Daniel and W.^S. Cope land returned a few days ago from a trip to Greene county, where, as dis trict organizers of the Farmers’ Alii ance, they put in some good work for the order. Seven or eight lodges were instituted by these gentlemen, and they were received everywhere with the most distinguished consideration. Be fore leaving the county, Mr. Daniel visited and made a speech in the church where his father used to worship over forty years ago, prior to his removal to A Reliable Remedy. Allcock’s Porous Plasters never fail to give speedy proof of their effica cy as the best external remedy for Weak Back, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sciatica, Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Pulmonary and Kidney Difficulties, Malaria, Dyspepsia, Heart, Spleen, Liver and Stomach Affections, Strains, and all Local Pains. They have been in use for over thir ty years, and their value has been at tested by the highest medical authori ties as well as by voluntary and unim peachable testimonials from thousands who have used them. Ask for Allcock’s and let no expla nation or solicitation induce you to ac cept a substitute. Advice to Mother*. Mrs. Wnt blow’s Soothing Strop should always be used when children are cutting teeth. It re lieves the little suffererat once; it produces natural, quiet sleep, and the little cherub awakes as ‘ ‘bright as a button.” It is very pleasant to taste. It soothes the child,softens the gums,allaysallpain, regulates the bowels, andis the best known remedy for diarrhoea, whether arising from teething or other causes. Twenty-five cents a bottle. J. M. HIGH, Tlie Regulator and Controller of LOW PRICES, 46, 48 and 50 Whitehall St., ATLANTA, GA. Silks, Dress Goods, Diess 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 amounting to $io and upwards Express charges will be prepaid—provided this advertisement is cut out and sent with order. 1 Dr. Calhoun Endorses Delectalave. This delightful preparation has called forth the following endorsement from Dr. A. W. Calhoun, the eminent ocu list of Atlanta, Ga.: Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 17,1885. Dr. C. T. Brockett—My Dear Sir—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 the public. A. W. Calhoun, M. D. For sale by all druggists. 50 cents per bottle- y Notice. I have decided to make my home in Newnan, and will take a class of twen ty pupils. I have already about th ir- ■ teen. Those who wish first-clas3 train ing on Piano, Yiolin or Voice culture, will be satisfied with my teaching. I will come to your house and give les sons. I have taught for more than eight years in Macon and left a class of twenty-nine pupils there. I also served as organist for the First Baptist church and the Synagogue, for three years. I will take only twenty pupils, and give only one medal. This'medal will be given to the pupil who gives the most attention to practicing be tween September and June. All who may wish to enter the class by Septem ber 1st, will please notify me through the mail, or leave word with Thompson Bros., and I will call upon them at once. Very respectfully, Chas. Astin. FOR SALE CHEAP! —1 o THREE HUNDRED CORDS OAK and Pine Wood, three-quarters of a mile from the Court-house. Will sell on the grounds or deliver at your homes. JOSEPH T. KIRBY. At MEYER’S./ New Mackerel, roc, Cabbage 5c. Sweet Cabbage. Just received a fresh lot of Breakfast Bacon, at 15c. New Cream Cheese, 17^0. Standard Brand Condensed Milk at 20 per can,. Dried Beef at i6fc. New line canned goods just received. Don’t fail to try one of the “Yellow Label” Cigars. Lemons down again to 25c. per dozen. Agent for the Troy Steam Laundry, of Atlanta. •I POWDER Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel of pur ity, 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 onlytn cans. Royai, Baking Po-WDEK Co., 106 Wall" SL, N. Y. At MEYER’S. ,/ Don’t buy until you find out the new im provements. Save the Middleman’s’ Profits. Send For Catalogue. J. P. STEVENS & BRO./ i 47 Whitehall St., Atlanta, Ga. Wy