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The Herald and Advertiser.'
NEWNAN, GA„ FRIDAY, OCT. 12.
JAS. K. Illimrit. KtlUAlt T. WIIATI.HY
BROWN & WHATLEY,
KMT'IKR AN1) I’l nl.IMHEIts.
Official Organ of City and County.
INTENSIVE FA liMINO.
The cumuli observer haR not fniled
to note many radical changes in the
methods of farming, adopted during
the past ten years by many leading
farmers of the South. The oldor in
habitants remember the conditions
forty • live years past, when the South
ern farmer with slave labor cleared
hia broad acres, cultivated them a few
years until the virgin fertility wan
considered exhausted, when new
fields were cleared of their forests
and the process repoated, time after
time, until the percentage of acres
containing original forests is very
small in the cotton belt of the South.
In many instances the cotton farmer
sold his entire plantation for a nomi
nal sum, nfler a few year's cultiva
tion and bought other lands—assum
ing that tlie virgin fertility could nev
er be restored and that the abandoned
lands were worthless. It is not sur
prising that this system of farming
taught by father to son inculcated
ideas, requiring many years of expe
rience to demonstrate the correctness
ot an entirely opposite view. Of the
many problems which have confront
ed the Southern farmer since 'he vonr
IN((5; this one, relating to noil and in
tensive farming has been the most
diflleult to solve. The soil is the far
mers bank from which he must drnw
his revenues. When It 1s impover
ished by carelessnoas his fortune is
wasted. An incroRsed population has
clinngod conditions and ho can no
longor look beyond the confines of his
own farm to more inviting fields,
where lands covered with original
forests and virgin soil can be pur
chased for fifty fonts nil acre. The
conditions which now confront him
forces him to adopt methods to Im
prove the soil from year to yenr and
at the same time reap an abundant
luirvust. That this cun bo done with
much prolH to the farmer has been
practically demonstrated by so many
Southern farmers that the old system
of extensive farming is fust becoming
obsolete. Many farms which were
abaudouod as worthless fifty years
pilot are now producing larger yields
than ever before, fields furrowed with
deep gullies and barren of soil have
been terraced, fortili/.ed nnd re
claimed until they now produce a bale
of cotton per acre. Among the most
Intelligent class of farmers the revo
lution in methods und sentiment, is
complete. Iustcad of working two
nerns of ground for one bale of cot
ton, they realize that It is cheaper to
rniso a bale ou each acre. Many far
mers are now producing with favora-
blo seasons an average of ten bales to
each plow, who formerly considered
five bales a good yield. In conse
quence of tlieso results, rnauy lots of
lands which sold for $50 as late as
1810, an now selling for $1,000. The
small farmor who owns but fifty acres
of lund is baglnulug to realize that his
little domain can be made to produce
a competence for his family.
In the Mohawk Valley of New York
Slate, the farmor Is considered
wealthy who owns two hundred acres
of land. The farmers of this‘valley
have solved the problem of Intensive
farming by utilizing every foot of
grouud and gradually enriching the
lands until they produce oue hun
dred bushels of corn per acre. In
consequence, these lands are not for
sale at any price, notwithstanding the
fact that they can be made to produce
only a fow articles for commerce and
but one crop during the year. ExJ[
perleuce has shown that the farming
lauds of the South nnd especially in
Coweta county with proper care and
cultivation can be made to prduoe as
large a yield two seasons in the year
and in addition are prepared to grow
thirty-six different farm and garden
products, which tlnd a ready sale in
the markets. When the superior ad
vantages of the Southern farmer over
other sections are considered, it is not
surprising that a bright future —
fraught with many changes and im
provements—is seen by all classes of j
business men who have studied pres- I
out conditions and noted the improve- |
incuts which nre being made every !
year.
GOVERNMENT CHOP REPORT.
The monthly report issued by the
Department of Agriculture last Wed
nesday, showing the condition of the
cotton crop iu the United States Oct.
1st, was a grent surprise, not only to
the general public but also to the cot
ton merchants of the country, who
have spared neither labor nor ex
pense iu their endeavor to obtain re
liable information about present crop
conditions. The Department of Agri
culture is supposed to make its esti
mate after a careful study of condi
tions, embracing a knowledge of the
varied influences which affect the
crop, such as weather, insects, ferti
lizers, acreage, etc. When it is re
membered that the most Intelligent
farmers, who have grown cotton all
their lives, often times fall to make
an accurate estimate of their individ-
ual crop, it is not surprising that the
Department of Agriculture should
miss the mark as much as n half mil
lion bales in iis estimate of the crop
in the entire Cotton States. It seems,
however to be a gross neglect of duty,
or a deficiency in the Department,
when the ostlmato fails by a million
and a half bales to give a correct
opinion of the actual size of the crop
as shown by conditions. Of what
value is the statistician’s figures to
the farmers of the South unless the
information received is at least an in
dex to the situation?
The report for October representing
the crop condition as 07 and basing
the estimate on last year’s yield would
make the present crop amount to 10,-
500,000 bales. These figures are so
far iu excess of what uli classes of
business men in tho South concede to
be an accurate ostimate, that they
soem absurd to the cotton merchants
as well as the farmers of the South,
who are informed about the disasters
to the present crop throughout the
entire South. We hope that the De
partment is correct in its estimate,
and that tho yield will exceed expec-
lotions, but not until the bales nre
counted will the South accept it ns a
fact.
BRYAN'S CHANCES IMPROVING.
Many of the leading Republican
Journals concede tho fact that Bry-
.m'a chances for election iu Novem
ber are improving every day. Many
Republican lenders are growing ner
vous in the fear that a great tidal
wave of Democracy is preparing to
sweep tho country with a victory un
precedented at former elections. The
fact that the Republican committee is
concentrating all their forces and
their money iu tho two states, New
York and Illinois, is an evidence that
Bryan’s election is assured with the
electoral vote of either of these States
iu the Democratic column. The cam
paign in these States is waxing warm
er every day, and promises to be the
most exciting In the country’s history.
Train loads of Republican literature is
being scattered broadcast in every
nook und corner of these States con
demning the Democratic party and
attributing the prosperous condition
of the country to the influences of
the McKinley administration. In the
meantime the great masses of the
American people are studying the
problems of government as theynev-
or did before, and if they vote their
convictions in November, Bryan will
be the next President of tho United
States.
GROWTH OF COTTON MILL IN
DUSTRY.
Evidence of the growth of the cotton
mill industry in the South is furnished
by a comparison of the cotton con
sumption in recent years. During
the year ended Aug. 31 Inst, the
Northern mills purchased 2,0G8,000
baleB against 2,027,000 in 1891, while
the takings of the Southern mills
were 1,597,000 against 604,000 in
1891. This would seem to indicate
that Northern consumption remained
stationary as compared with ten years
ago, while Southern consumption in
the same period much more than
doubled. But, great as has been the
increase iu the South, the growth in
the near future will be even more
rapid. Last year 500,000 new spin
dles were put. iu operation in the
South, and 1,418,000 additional spin
dles are in course of erection. This
meanB that within a year the South
will have In operation 29 per cent,
more spindles than it now has, and
55 per cent more than it had a year
ago. And this iu turn menns—as
suming that the new mills will spin
yarns of the present average number
—that in another year the South will
be consuming approximately as much
cotton as the North.
Thu Commissioner of Immigration
at New York has submitted his an
nual report of the work at that
port for the fiscal year ending June
30. The total number of immi
grants for the year was 400,842, of
whom 228,414 were males, and 113, -
298 females. The Italians head the
list with 90,000, nnd the Spaniards
bring up the rear with a total of only
309. The total given above shows an
increase of 100,000 over that of the
previous year.
The flrst issue of the Atlanta Daily’
Nows has made its appearance, and
presents a distinctive metropolitan
appearance. If it will only fulfill its
promise to “give the news fairly and
impartially,” and so couduct its edi
torial page as to create and retain the
faith of the public in its utterances, it
will meet with the patronage and en
couragement such a course would
richly merit. We welcome it in the
arena.
Physicians ae a rule are prejudiced
against proprietary medicines, but
many of them resort to Prickly Ash
Bitters to relieve cases of kidney-
trouble when the old-sehool remedies
are not effective. It has cured many-
desperate cases. Price $1 00. Sold
by G. R. Bradley.
A Newnan Boy Gives His Impres
sions of the Campaign.
Mexican Herald,(City of Mexico,) ISth inst.
A. Marvin Dent, representing the
Royal Baking Powder Company, with
headquarters in New York city, reach
ed Mexico yesterday over the Na
tional.
Mr. Dent found Dome little trouble
in getting assigned to a suitable room
in the hotel of his choice, tun succeed
ed in becoming comfortably located
last night and was called on at his
rooms by a Herald reporter regarding
the state of matters generally in New
York nnd the portions of the United
States through which he had trav
eled.
“Politics,” said Mr. Dent, “are
warming up all over the United States.
I have traveled about a great deal
lately aud notice much more discus
sion going on, both on the trains and
in hotels, than was the case a month
ago.
“flow did tiie trend of opinion ap
pear to be going?”
“Well, two months ago I would not
have believed there wero so many
Bryan supporters in the States as I
am now compelled to confess to. If
I were making a wager I would be
willing to toss up a dollar and take
chances on either side. Bryan will
no doubt carry some of the middle
western States that he lost before,
and hold all that he carried in 1896.
It seems to be the general opinion
among conservative politicians that
lie is sure of Kentucky and Indiana
and lias a fair show for several others
that went against him before.”
Deafness Cannot Be Cured
by local applications, as they cannot
reacli the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
inflamed condition of the mucous lin
ing of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube is inflAmed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing,
and when it is entirely closed, Deaf
ness is the result, and unless the in
flammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by
Catarrh, which is nothing but an in
flamed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give Oue Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness (caused by
catnrrh) that cannot be cured by
Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Send for circu
lars; free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75e.
Hall’s Family Pills are the best.
Cotton Growers’ Convention.
The State Executive Committee of
the Georgia Cotton Growers’ Protec
tive Association has authorized me to
call for an Inter-State Convention of
Southern cotton growers and business
men generally to meet at the city of
Macon, Ga., Nov. 20th, 10 a. m., in
the Academy of Music.
We cordinlly invite you to attend,
and to call for an assembly of farmers
and business men in your county for
selection of delegates, not restricted
in number.
We want to make the convention
the largest gathering of cotton grow
ers ever held in the South.
Harvie Jordan, President.
scon’s
Emulsion
of Cod Liver Oil is the means
of life, and enjoyment of life to
thousands: men women and
children.
When appetite fails, it re
stores it. When food is a
burden, it lifts the burden.
When youlose flesh.it brings
the plumpness of health.
When work is hard and
duty is heavy, it makes life
bright.
It is the thin edge of the
wedge; the thick end is food.
But what is the use of food,
when you hate it, and can't di
gest it?
Scott’s Emulsion of Cod
Liver Oil is the food that makes
you forget your stomach.
If you Dave not tried it, send for
frea sarnnle, Its agreeable teste will
surprise you.
SCOTT & BOWNE. Chemists.
409 Pearl Street. New York.
SOe. and $1 .OO ; ail druggists.
New Advertisements.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
GEORGIA—Coweta CorxTY :
All persons having demands against the
estate of Parks llearn, late of said county,
deceased, are hereby notified to render in
ilieir demands to the undersigned accord
ing to law: and all persons indebted to
said estate are required to make immedi
ate payment. This Oct. 12, 1000. Prs. fee,
$3.7.\ ' T. F. RAWLS. Administrator.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
GEORGIA—Coweta Cor rev :
All persons having demands against the
estate of A. J. Wiiulotn, late of said coun
ty., deceased, are hereby notified to render
iii their demands to live undersigned ac
cording to law ; and all persons indebted
to said estate are required to make imme
diate payment. This Oct. 12, 1900. Prs.
fee, $3.75.
T. F. RAWI.S, Administrator.
Application for Year's Support.
GEORGIA—Coweta County :
The return of tiie appraisers setting
apart twelve mouths' support to the mi
nor child of Mrs. M. M. Bingham.deceased,
having been filed in my office, all persons
concerned are cited to show cause by the
first Monday in November, 1900, why said
application for twelve months’ support
should not he granted. This Oct. 11, 1900.
Pra. fee, $3.00.
L. A. PERDUE, Ordinary.
Notice to Contractors.
GEOROIA—Coweta Coi ntv :
Tiie Commissioners of Roads and Reve
nue for aaid county invite sealed propo
sals for building a steel bridge over Moun
tain creek, in the Third district of said
county, near residence of J. T. Brooks,
about s miies southwest of Newnan—said
bridge to consist of one steel span forty-
two (42) feet long, with roadway 12 feet,
and to rest on piers built by county.
Bids will be opened in t 'ourt-liouse at
Newnan on tiie first Wednesday in No
vember, 1900, at 2 o'clock e. M., and con
tract awarded to lowest and best bidder.
The Commissioners reserve the right to
reject any and all bids.
By order of the Board :
W. L. STALLINGS, Clerk.
Newnan, Ga., Oct. 4, 1900.
Administrator's Sale.
GEORGIA—Coweta County :
By virtue of an order granted ty the
Court of Ordinary of said county, I will
sell on the first Tuesday in November, 1900,
between the legal hours of sale, before the
Court-house door in Newnan, as the prop
erty of Mrs. Ida E. Springer, late of said
county, deceased, the following described
property, to-wit:
One house and lot in the eastern portion
of the city of Newnan, fronting south on
Washington street, bounded oh tiie north
and ea-u by lands of It. I). Cole, sr., and on
the west by lot of Mrs. K. J. Orr—said lot
containing two acres, more or less. There
is a 0-room dwelling on’said lot, barn, etc.
To be sold for tiie purpose of paying tiie
debts of said deceased, and for distribu
tion. Terms of sale—Cash. This Oct. 5,
1900. Prs. fee, $4.74.
R. W. FREEMAN,
Administrator Ida K. Springer.
Administratrix's Sale.
GEORGIA—Coweta County:
By virt tie of an or ’er of tiie Court of Or
dinary of Coweta county, will be sold to
the highest and best bidder, at tiie Court
house door of said county, on the first
Tuesday in November next, within the le
gal hours of sale, the following described
property, to-wit:
One hundred and twenty acres, more or
less, known as part of lot of land No. 132;
also, 35 acres, the same being part of the
northeast fifty acres of lot of land No. 134;
also, 32 acres, more or less, of the south
east corner of lot No. 123 containing in
the aggregate 137 acres, more or less, in
one body, and lying In the Second district
of Coweta county, and bounded as follows:
On the north by lands of H. W. Camp, ,1.
D. Murphy and H. A. Martin, on the east
by lands of Mre. M. Bailey, on the south
bv lands of II. A. Martin, .1. M. Couch nnd
Mrs. M. McClure, and on the west by lands
of If. W. Camp. Also, lots No. 44 and 40,
In the plan of the town of Morelnnd, Ga.,
in Baid Second district of Coweta county,
and bounded on the north by the Baptist
church lot and Camp street, on the east
by lot No. 42, on the south by lands form
erly belonging to A. \V. Bingham and the
old parsonage lot, nnd on the west by State
(public) road and the Baptist church lot.
Sold for the purpose of paying debts of
said estate, and for distribution among
heirs. Terms of sale—Cash. This Oct. 10.
1900, Prs. fee, $7.135.
MILS. GENEVIEVE FLOYD,
Administratrix de Bonis Non.
Tax Collector’s Notice.
SECOND ROUND.
1 will he at the following named places
on the days and dates specified for the
purpose of collecting the State nnd county
taxes for the year 1900;
Powelville, Tuesday, October 23, (fore
noon.)
Sargent, Tuesday, October 23,(afternoon)
Handy, Wednesday, October 24, (fore
noon).
Newnan, Wednesday, October 24, (after
noon).
Young’s Tan-yard, Thursday, Ootober
85, (forenoon.)
Haralson, Monday, October 25, (after
noon.)
Sliarpsburg, Friday, October 2(3, (fore
noon).
Turin, Friday, October 2(3, (afternoon).
| Senoia, Saturday, October 27.
Newnan, Tuesday, October 30, (forenoon)
Moreland, Tuesday, October 30, (after
noon).
Grantville. Wednesday, October 81.
Newnan, Thursday, November 1.
Newnan, Friday. November 2.
Coweta, Saturday, November 3, (fore
noon.)
Palmetto, Saturday, Novembers, (after
noon).
If you have not registered for the elec
tion this year meet the Tax Coliectorat the
above named places. This will be the last
chance. B. A. .1. SMITH, Tax Collector.
CONCENTRATION
Of Powerful Bargain Incentives in
This Advertisement.
We’re bent on “busy-ness.” Want crowded aisles every
hour of the day. There must be no dull moments. The new
season’s activities have started, and we’ve engineered a straight
fast course for its run. These offerings furnish first fuel. S ’
There is cause for much ado in every department. A good
cause never yet went unanswered. ’ & J
So Join the Crowd, It Promises a Merry Time
Dress Goods.
Calico, (best made) 4 to 5 cents per
yard.'
Yard-wide Sheeting, 5c. per yard.
Yard-wide Sheeting, (best made) 6c
per yard.
Checks, (best grade) 5c.
Ginghams, 5c. to 8c.
Percales, (best grade) 6c. to 10c.
Outing, from 5c. to 15c. |
Bed Ticking, from 5c. to 15c.
Bleaching, from 5c, to 15c.
Dress Goods, from 10c. to 15c.
Hickory Shirting, from 7c. to 10c.
Shoes.
In our shoe department we are sat
isfied that we have as good quality of
goods as can be bought for the money.
Our cheap line can't be worth as much
as the better grade, yet they will give
satisfaction. There is no better shoe
made than our $5 Shoe. Shoes from
75c. to $5.
Crockery Department.
Have just received a large line of
plain Crockery.
Capes.
A beautiful line to select from.
They have just arrived and will be sold
at prices that will surprise you, in qual
ity as well as price.
Hats.
If you want something nice and
cheap, nobby and neat, in the head-
gear line don't overlook our line. Hats
from 40c. to $3.50.
Gents’ Furnishings.
Get our prices in this line before
buying. You’ll be better satisfied if
you do.
Grocery Department.
12 lbs. keg Soda, 25c.
15 lbs, Sugar, $1.
1 lb. good Tobacco, 25c.
I barrel good Flour, $4.
3 packages Washing Powders, 5c.
Good Rice, 20 lbs. for $1.
Table Knives and Forks.
You will find these useful articles
ranging In price from 50c, to $1.
Would be glad to have you come to see us. Seventy-five
dollars in gold given away to our customers, drawing to take
place Dec. 24th, 1900.
Ernest Stallings
M. B. MOONEY’S OLD STAND.
Sheriff's Sales for November.
GEORGI A—Coweta Countv:
Will be sold before ths Court-house door
In the city of Newnau, s»ld county, within
tho legal hours of sale, to the highest and
best bidder for cash, on the flrst Tuesday in
November next, the following properly, to-
wit;
Oue house anil lot In the town of Senoia.
said county, containing oue acre, more or
less, known In said town os lot No. 1, and
hounded ns follow:s On the south by lands
of Stevens Adams, on the north uy lands of
Dr. W. F. Culpepper, on the east by M. E.
church, nnd on the west by T S. Persons.
Levied on ns the property of Rlcburil Bridges
to satisfy a fl. fa. Issued from Coweta Supe
rior Court Iu favor of Hernduu A Johnson
vs. the said Richard Bridges. Tills Oct. 10,
11)00. Prs fee, $4.32.
Also, at the same time aud place, a certnln
2-room house and tract of land In the city of
Newnau, Ga., described aud hounded as fol
lows: On the north by Washington street, on
tho east by O. T. williams nnd St. Claire
street, on the south by Spring street and
Central of Georgia Railway, and ou the west
by Central of Georgia Railway—the sain,
containing three acres, more or Iosb—the
house being now occupied by Mrs. L. E. Wil
son. Levied ou as the property of Mrs. A. F.
Ray, principal, to satisfy a fl. fa. Issued from
the Superior Court of Douglas county,
Ga.. tn favor of the Atlanta National Bunk
vs. the said A. F Ray, principal, and L. R.
Ray. Indorsee. Tenants In possession and
defendants In fl. fa notified in terms of the
law. This June 1, 1001). Prs. fee. 44.43.
Also, at the same time und place, the un
divided one-twelfth Interest of Daniel Sewell, l
and the one undivided one-twe fth Interest!
of M P. Sewell, in those parts of lots of lund
Nos 220 nnd 221, In the Fifth lntul district, |
(but commonly called Panther Creek dti- |
trlct) of said county, containing 165 acres,
more or less, which are embraced in the
dower of Mrs. S. A. Sewell, whlo of Milton '
N. Sewell, sr., deceased, subject to the dower i
of said widow, a deeci Ipl ion of which will he i
found on pages 96 and 97, of Book E, of the !
Minutes of the Superior Couit of said county.
Levied on as the property of the said Dnuiel I
Sewell and the said M. P. Sewell to satisfy a j
fl. fa. Issued from llie Superior Court of said :
county In favor of A D. Freeman, ndminis- 1
trntorof T M. Jones, vs. the said Daniel
Sewell, S. A. Sewell. J. R See ell und M. P.
Sewell. Tenant in possession notified In terms j
of the law. This Oct. 11, 1900. Prs. fee, 45 05. :
Also, at the same tin e and place, the dow- |
er Interest ol S. A. Sewell, widow of Milton .
N. Sewell, sr., deceased, being parts of lots '
Nos. 229 and 221, In the Fifth land district,
(bat commonly called PanthcrCreek district; ,
of said county of Coweta, containing 165 ;
acres, more or less, a desc lptlon of which
will be found on page 66 and 97. on Book E,
of the Minutes ot the Superior Court of ssld i
county: also, the one undivided one-twelfth I
Interest of Daniel Sewell iu the b nds eni- ;
braced In said dower, subject to said dower.
Levied o u as tho property of S. A. Sewell und
Daniel Sewell to satisfy a fl. fa. Issued front
i..e Justice Court of the 742d District, G. M..
of Coweta county. Ga.. In fuvorof E. D. Fouse
vs. the said Dauiel Sewell and S. A. Sewell.
Defendants notified in teims of the law.
Tills Oct. 10, 1900. Prs. fee. 45.15.
J. L. BROWN, Sheriff. 1
STEPHENS BROS
‘UNDER THE FLAG.”
“Under the Price,”
This—
36-inch all-wool Homespun, colors light IT' A ~
and dark grey, Oxford, brown vvJL
For one week only.
46-inch Venetian Cloth, good for suit or
skirt—(approved shades) two of red—green
42-inch all-wool blue Serge—none would r'
52-inch all-wool Homespun—a big value—
colors Oxford and blue, (positively only one OAy*
week), VOL
54-inch fine all-wool Velveteen—just 1 OO
two colors—worth $1.25 ‘PI.OO
Biggest line of -trimmings to be found anywhere.
If you can't find it elsewhere'come here—we have it.
“Rainy-Day” Skirts — all-wooi — fine
quality material — stitched with silk— [T 1 OO
stitching 8 inches deep on bottom *+* J .OO
We are prepared to make you a skirt on short no
tice—take your measure and make the skirt—or sell
you the materials—another new departure—skirt-mak
ing.
Millinery
Trimmed Hats this week at $1, $1.50, $2.50, $3,
$4, $5. If you appreciate good work and snap in your
Millinery buy it at “Stephens.” Special prices on hats
and suits.
—Shirts ^
We now have the newest patterns in Shirts—stiff
or soft bosom. Our favorite maker has put a lot of
new colorings out this season, and they will probably
be to your liking. If you have been annoyed by the
color fading, try our make—50c. to $1.00.
Clothing^***-
We ask you to give us a call in the Clothing and
Shoe Department. We can show you some good values.
Stephens Bros
SALB1DE BUILDING, NEWNAN, GA.