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vf H r«r*om 333 THE AND ADVERTISER. VOL. XXIV. NEWNAN, GA., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1888. NO. 11. CHAMBERLIN, JOHNSON & CO., IMPORTERS AND DEALERS RY GOODS, CARPETS, MILLINERY, AND SHOES. We (leal directly with the factories and handle nothing hut fl Our tall stock is mammoth in quantity and perfect in style and qut rst class goods, such as can be guaranteed in Iwitli price and quality, quality. The very choicest designs in all Dress Fabrics now iD. NEVER IN THE HISTORY OF THE SOUTH H AVE SUCH FACILITIES BEEN OFFERED TO THE TRADE. \V E IM PORT DIRECT AND FAY DUTIES IN OUR ATLANTA CUSTOM HOUSE, AND DISCOUNT E\ ERY BILL \\ ITII THE ( ASH. IN SILK AND WOOLEN DRESS GOODS. I'AtVe carry an enormous stock of all ttie new weaves, with trimmings woven to match. In fact we have all the latest French Novel- d at prices that are guaranteed, quality considered, to be equal to any house in New A ork or any other city m ttie ties, just from Fnris, and ; "United States. See for yourself is all we ask. IN CARPETS AND DRAPERIES, We lead the van. li-4 English Velvets with borders to match, and a full supply of Draperies. Bugs, Mats, etc., to match. Also all the bes brands of Domestic Goods in Brussells, Ingrains, Hemps etc., with a lull line of Shades, Oil Cloths, Lace Curtains, Porterieres, etc. _ sind first c lass upholsterers to lay and drape ( ,ur goods to and part of the South, and the prices will be as low as you can get the t arpet ....... .lpholsL ... , . . made In New York, if you lay them yourself. See and price with us is all we ask * CHAMBERLIN, JOHNSON & CO., 66 ard 68 Whitehall and i, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15 Hunter Streets. Agents Butterick-’s Patterns. ATLANTA, GA. NEW HARDWARE AND SEED STORE, NEWNAN, GA., HEADQUARTERS FOR FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, ETC. A stock of im ported. single and double breech- ioading Shot-guns, Colt and Winches ter Repeating Ri des, Smith & Wes son Pistols, and all kinds rim and cen tral fire Cartridges, Stoves, Grates, Pots and Ovens. A full stock of Shelf Hardware, one and two-horse Plows, Old Dominion Steel Nails, Steel Wire Razors, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Georgia Rye and Barley, Clover and Lucerne he best Garden Seeds. First-class Road Carts and Buggies at low prices. The Blood’s Axe is for sale here, both in light and heavy weights. Nails, fine Seeds, and unequaled A. POPE. J. A. PARKS. W. G. ARNOLD. J. S. WARE. THE NEWNAN CARRIAGE AND BUGGY WORKS. A -L' > f:"" s-fm., 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 eveiy 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 ever)’ 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, but make them out and c it. This is our strongest recommendation. YV e manufacture CARRIAGES, PHAETONS, LANDEAUS; HEARSES. ROAD-CARTS, BUGGIES, SULKEYS, WAGONS ETC. We are also prepared to do all kinds of carriage, buggy and wagon repair work, 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. S. BUCHANAN Louis Donegan, ! HAS just opened, at the old stand of A. O. * Lyndon, a new, fresh, and well assorted DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS, AND MERCHANT TAILORING. FANCY & FAMILY GROCERIES, CONSISTING OF Canned Goods, Pickles, Candies, Tobacco, Snuff, “SIN PAR” FIVE CENT CIGAR. Dried Beef, 12C$c per pound. Pigs’ Feet, 10c per pound. Barrel Pickle,20c per quart. Bo logna Sausage, 17}~'c per pound. fogna Sausage, lTJ-'c per pound. Jellies, 10 to 15 cents per glass. Fresh Fish every Saturday. FRESH MACKEREL, CONDENSED MILK. FRESH POTATOES. 50 cents a peck. FRESHONIONS, 65cents a peck. FRESH CREAM CHEESE, 17^c. CHEAP LINE OF TINWARE, MARKET BASKETS, 10oentseach. IN FACT Everything that is good to eat! Being satisfied with a small profit on rapid sales, and expenses being ent down to the lowest possible point, he will promise BOTTOM PRICES on everything he sells. The patronage of the public is respectfully FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS. Grantville. Mr. Editor:—Dr. G. TV. Glower now occupies the house recently vacated by J. F. Lovejoy. Mr. and Mrs. Will A1 bright spent a few hours in our town on the 25th inst., on their way to Lutherville, where they will make a short visit to their parents. Col. W. A. Post and family dined with relatives at Xewnan on Christmas day. “Santa Claus” has been quite gener ous in the distribution of good things in this part of his domain. This corres pondent was not overlooked by any means. The painting on the academy has be gun and the appearance of the building is already much improved, Mr. Edgar Stallings, who has been in a low state of health for several months, ; died at 5 a clock yesterday morning. We deeply sympathize with the bereaved ones in their sad affliction. Mr. “Nen” Post left fer Oxford last Tuesday afternoon. lie is-quite a fa vorite with the people here and we all regret to see him leave. Mr. J. F. Lovejoy is on a business trip to Grantville to-dav. Miss Jennie Collinsworth is spending a few days at home during the holi days. Ilev. J. R. Parker will preach at the Methodist church here next Sunday. Dec. 27th. P. A. White Oak. Mr. Editor:—On last Thursday, 20th inst., the gin-house on^Mr. Lod Hill’s plantation was destroyed by tire. The tire is supposed to have been caused by friction in the gin, owing to a rib being bent. Mr. R. T. Collins, under whose management the gin was run, lost a tine new gin. The patrons, we are told, lost live or six bales of cotton and two or three thousand bushels of cotton seed. The house and one gin were cov ered by insurance. Miss C. Bruce McKenny is expected to open her school at Young’s Tan-yard early in January. Miss Melissa Young will also teach near Turin, beginning in January. Mr. W. W. Camp, of Turin, will move to the Pinson place and run a farm with his brother, Air. S. A. Camp, and not to Moreland as “R. A. T.” reported. Mr. Joe Young gave a family reun ion dinner to-day. The crowning dish was a large gobbler. Mr. Ed Speer, of Fayette county, was visiting relatives and friends in this community last Sabbath. The members of the Associate Re formed Presbyterian church (Smyrna) are planning to besiege the parsonage next Thursday and take their pastor. Rev. J. L. Hemphill, by storm. Mr. Hemphill is only expected to furnish the t ible—they the dinner. We learn that Mr. John Wright, of this county, and Miss Lilia Carmical, of Atlanta, will marry to-day and are ex pected at Mr. J. Y. Carmical’s home to-night. A merry Christmas and Happy Xew Year to The Herald and Advertis er and its readers. Plow Boy. Dec. 25th. After Three Years’ Absence. Mr. Editor:—We desire to present your readers with a short account of our recent visit to Xewnan. Having been absent from the city for three years, the changes that had taken place in the meantime were very perceptible. The improvements that have been brought about are many and durable. We noticed that several wooden build ings on the public square, that had been eyesores for years to observers, have been supplanted by substantial brick structures, the most noticeable of which is the magnificent building owned by R. D. Cole, Sr. It it neatly constructed and an ornament to the city. Hard by is another owned by Col. J. B. Willeox- on, which also presents a commanding appearance. We also noticed that the wooden building which formerly stood at Burpee’s corner has been replaced by one of brick. Besides the above men tioned business houses, we observed a number of new residences, some of which have been erected, and some re modeled and made very attractive. Every street gives evidence of new life and energy. Xewnan is steadily and surely assuming the proportions of a city. Her citizens being alive to the im portance of the fact that varied indus tries contribute to her growth and pros perity, are investing their means in manufacturing interests. The enterprise of the R. D. Cole Manufacturing Company is too well known to require a notice in this com munication. The indefatigable head of this firm, R. D. Cole, Sr., has accom plished wonders for Xewnan. From a small beginning he has, by push and energy, established one of the largest manufacturing enterprises and best paying businesses in the whole State. He has left his impress upon everything \ that has tended to build up and beauti fy the city. The cotton seed oil mill and the gu- j ano factory are of comparatively recent j establishments. They have resulted in vast benefit to the community and are profitable investment. The most re cent enterprise is the huge cotton fac tory, to be erected and equipped at a cost of nearly one hundred thousand d'. liars by the citizens of Xewnan and vicinity. The building is about ready for the machinery. It is a commodious brick building, two stories high, with a capacity of five thousand spindles and one hundred and forty looms. It is 225 feet long und 50 feet wide. The ma chinery will be moved by a 200-horse power engine. The contractors have used great skill in its construction, for it is a model of strength. The best bus iness men of the city are its directors and its success is already assured. The building up of manufactories is. certainly a move in the light direction. We would greatly rejoice if there were more in our Southern land. We have the raw material and a wholesome cli mate, and can certainly manufacture as cheaply as any other section of the Union. The government has fostered manufacturing interests by a high pro tective tariff until the Middle and Xew England States have grown immensely rich. If there is any profit in protection let the South avail herself of it. There is no reason why Georgia should not, in a few years, be as rich or richer than any other State. And there is another advantage to be considered. The con- tributers to these manufacturing enter prises are bound together by a common tie: they will work together for the success of the undertaking, and by their united efforts will demonstrate that in union there is strength. But Xewnan’s crowning glory is her public schools. They have been in oj>- eration one year and are working ad mirably. Xot having suitable buildings, the board of education rented College Temple buildings until a suitable one could be procured. The city has assess ed a tax to erect such as are needed. There is now in progress of erection a commodious brick structure, which is eminently fitted for the purposes of the school, and will be ready for occupancy early next year. The board will exer cise care in procuring suitable appli ances, etc., in order that the best inter ests of both teacher and pupil may be subserved. We had the pleasure of vis iting the ppblic school while in Xew nan, and are indebted to l’rof. Ford, superintendent, for courtesies shown. We found him a scholarly and affable gentleman, whom we believe to be fully competent for the important office com mitted to him. We also return thanks to Prof. Pendergrast, the principal teacher, and our former associate in the school-room, for the interest he took in making our visit pleasant. We visited each department and were forci bly impressed with "the skill of tin- teachers. The school is well conducted, each teacher taking great interest in promoting the best interest of tin 1 pu pils. Besides the two male teachers, there are six lady teachers, who are un tiring in their energies and efforts, and seem to have the entire confidence of their pupils—which is the great secret of success in teaching. To say that we were well pleased with the manner in which the various departments were conducted is to express it very tame ly. Xewnan should be proud of her ac tion in this matter. Let her rally with redoubled energy to the support of this noble enterprise and hold up the hands of these self-sacrificing teachers. Let all opposition to and all prejudice against the system cease and a new era will dawn upon her. In a few years af ter it will cease to be an experiment, and she will lookback upon it with hon or and not regret. W. T. Freeman. Crystal Springs, Ga., Dec. 20tli. Communicated. A Red Fox Hunt. Tt was a beautiful day in Xovember, 1888—such a day as makes the lover of the chase, “love his neighbor as him self’—neither too cold nor too hot, neither too wet nor too dry. After breakfast, the sun being up, horn ans wers horn, the dogs-expressing delight in howling, knowing this meant their picnic. Anon the hunters met and rode leisurely to the hunting grounds, discussing the prospect of a “jump,” the dogs following close behind until the fields were reached. Then they scattered everywhere. Hush !—there’s “Aleck,” “Toombs,” “Burns,” “Queen,” the two “Vicks,” “Vee,” “Flight” and Fleet,” and off they go like the wind, a “run over,” for the dogs are as wild as autumn hares. “Toombs” gives tongue, true and earnest, and in a moment she is joined by the rest. This is a mere prelude, or “tuning up” process It is a good trail, and into the swamp they go. The music is grand. Men and horses are eagerly expecting a mad dash round and through the swamp a time or two. There is great commo tion in the swamp. Out rushes the fox in plain view, the dogs right on his heels. Through swamp and field for a half mile or more. Over the fence the dogs leap in on» straight line, hunters spurring every jump. For five miles, tnrough an open, level country, there was the fastest and smoothest running ever done by any dogs since creation’s dawn. Xeck and neck they flew as if racing for the moon. To make the scene more charming, a“gang of crows,” some twenty or more, joined in the chase, drowning the music ‘ l the dogs; but they were “distanced,” and gave up pursuit in disgust—hunters far be hind, but northward still they spurred. They soon heard the dogs as if coming towards them. But, no; they were “tacking” in a large, dense swamp- round and through for a dozen times or more. This gives the hunters time to “catch up,” who are joined by fifteen men, boys and negroes—all afoot, hats off and just “sweating” with excite ment. The fox was taking a “breath ing spell.” Such music by dogs was never heard before. The fox makes a break for the fields. The dogs press on like a storm. There is a short turn and “run over,” and the dogs ore scurrying everywhere with the speed of a cy clone. “Vick” tells where reynard went, and is off like day breaking o’er the hills. The other dogs swing into line as a gate on hinges. With eager haste they scale the fence, making mu sic sweet and grftrul. Neck and neck they rush, each striving for the lead, the fox some fifty yards ahead. The boys go wild with delight. Fences, gul lies, briars, etc., are mere straws iu their path. Another short turn and “run over;” dogs wild and eager for pursuit. “Aleck” strikes the trail some hundred yards away. The other dogs catch the sound and soon “close up.” Shoulder to shoulder they pass. Reynard is put to his writs’ end, for speed will not avail. Into the swamp he springs, the dogs al most on his heels. Round and round they go—back and forth Cross over and back again, they sweep round once more. The scene is thrilling, the music charming. limiters go wild with excite ment; yell follows yell. The hills echo back the yells. Still round and round they go, the fox still harder pressed. The men and boys are past all control, ami are i umiingand yelling every where. The fox leaves the swamp and makes one (icsM-rate run for life. Over the railroad he goes just in front of a long, slow-ni'-ving freight train. The dogs are confused and afraid to venture. Slowly tin* old freight moved, puffing and blowing. The dogs are scared nearly to death. Odo of the boys re marks, “the race is busted.” Xo, there’s, “Toombs,” bless her true heart. “Yrick” farther on; “Aleck” still farther. “Burns” swept around the circle and his deep haying is close up to the fox. The other dogs, with the speed of the wind, are soon in line. The fox makes off io parts unknown. The dogs tty over field and forest ’till they are scarcely heard. “He is coming back, boys; be still, every one of you,” was the com mand. Anon here conies the fox, tongue out, tail dragging; the dogs pass in grand style. tStill neck and neck, into the swamp they spring, the dogs some ten feet behind. The foot bri gade lias come to the front again—coat less, hats off, tongues out. Back and forth, up and down, for some five min utes or more, the fox and dogs are all mixed up together. All gone wild again—yell follows yell. Pandemoni um reigns. Speed and cunning will not avail. The dogs press on with all the fury of the storm. The dogs are “clos ing closer up.” Out of the swamp they come. A short run and poor reynard gives up the ghost, for blood will tell. We send up one mighty shout that rends the very hills, for this very fox was the mightiest that roamed the fields. For two hours lie led the fleet est pack that ever gave chase. These dogs are the “bluest blood” in Ameri ca, having been bred with strictest care until they are perfection. , W.IUS Public Sale. Will be sold in Xewnan, at auction if not otherwise disposed of, on the first Tuesday in January, 1880, one splendid horse 4 years old, and one splendid buggy pine ton, good as new. Also, household furniture; also, two or three Acme harrows, harrow blades, etc. H. H. Parks. Notice to My Customers. Parties indebted to the undersigned either bv note or account, are urgently I requested to come forward and settle, j This is rendered necessary by the re- i cent change in my business, by which ! Mr. A. B. Hill acquired a partnership | interest. I trust my friends and cus- ! tomers will appreciate the necessity I and importance of making immediate settlement, in order that I may close up the old books. J. R. Herring. 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. 1886. Dr. C. T. Brockett—My Dear Sir—It affords us pleasure, after a careful ex amination of the formula of your De- i lectalave, to bear testimony to it* vai- j ue. and to state that its curative quali ties are beyond question. I regard it; as the name implies, a delightful waaij, • and can recommend it to tne public. 4 A. W. Calhoun, M. D. : For sale by all druggists. 50 cents per bottle. a .....