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THE HERALD AND ADVERTISER.
VOL. XXXVI.
NEWNAN, GA„ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1900.
NO. 2
THE FARMERS’
SUPPLY STORE.
10 ■ Cent Cotton Means
Great Prosperity
For the Southern farmers. And also means that after the ac
counts are paid there will be a good balance to go for cash
trade. We want your cash trade, and can sell you cheaper
for cash than any of the exclusive cash houses.
We carry the largest stock of general merchandise in
TNewnan, in proof of which we mention the following lines, viz;
The finest line of Gents’ Furnishings, (especially.)
Shirts, Collars, Ties, Hosiery and Underwear.'
Hats and Caps.
We have the celebrated Strouse & Bros.’ Clothing, includ-
a large assortment of extra Pants
MEN’S SHOES.
We are agents for the N. Hess & Bros.’ Men’s fin"# Shoes
—the best Shoe ever offered to the trade.
LADIES’ SHOES.
The "Imperial” is the best;—fits nicely and wears well.
EVERY-DAY SHOES
For Men, Women and Children. The "Cannon Ball" Shoe is
the best. Ask for them at our store. 'You can get them no
where else.
A full line of Capes at popular prices—from 50c. to $10.
We are headquarters for Domestics and all heavy Dry
Goods.
See us on the following articles in Groceries and Farm
Supplies, to-wit:
Bagging and Ties,
Sugar and Coffee,
Tobacco and Snuff,
Come to our store; ask for what you want; we have it.
a@“ Agents for the celebrated "White Hickory” Wagon.
Arnall & Farmer Mdse Co.,
Opposite Virginia House, Newnan, Ga,
GOD’S WAYS ARE BEST.
Some time when all life’s lessons have
been learned,
And sun and stars forevermore have set,
The things which onr weak judgment here
have spurned—
The things o’er which we grieved with
lashes wet—
Will Hash before us out of life’sdark night',
As stars shine most in deeper tints of
bine,
And we shall see how nil Odd’s plans are
right,
And how what seemed reproof was love
most true,
And we shall see how while we frown and
sigh
God's plans go on the best for you and
me—
How, when we called, He heeded not our
cry.
Because llis wisdom to the end could see.
SUPREME COURT
16 lbs. Standard Granulated Sugar, $1.
Arbuckles’ Coffee, 12k- per lb,
Good Rice, 20 lbs. for $1.
Fancy Head Rice, 12 lbs. for $1,
California Hams, 9c,
Side Meat, 9c.
Best Hams, (sugar-cured) 12k,
12 lbs. Keg Soda, 25c.
Best Cream Cheese, 15c.
TINWARE.
Good Dish Pans, 10c.
2-qt. Dippers, 6c.
ENAMELED WARE.
Milk Pans, 10c., 15c., 25c.
Coffee Pots, 30c., 40c., 50c.
Dish Pans, 40c., 50£.
Dippers, 8c.
CROCKERY.
Plates, (best make) set of 6, 27c.
Bowl and Pitcher, 68c.
Decorated Cups and Saucers, (per set) 68c.
at MANGET’S.
at MANGET’S.
Honor# Memory of Late Gov. At
kinson.
The following memorial resolutions
were presented to the Supreme Court
| on Monday of last week by the special
committee appointed for that pur*
pose. It was read by Hou. R. 'W.
Freeman.
The committee was contused of the
following distinguished lawyers: R.
W. Freeman, chairman; H. A. Hall,
J. M. Terrell, H. W. Hill, C. E Bat
tle, W. O. Adamson, N. E. Harris, T.
R. Jones, P. W. Meldrim, J. L. Hop
kins, M. W. Beck, W. C. Wright.
The resolutions present a review of
the career of Georgia's late Governor.
Beiug prepared as they were by men
who were intimately associated with
him, in both public and private life,
they tarnish an estimate of his life
and character that has nowhere else
been given.
The memorial resolutions- are here
presented in full:
“William Yates Atkinson was born
on the 10th day of November, 1854,
on bis father’s plantation i>n Meri
wether county, Georgia. He was
married to Susie Oobb Milton on tbs
23d day of February, 1880. He died
at hie home in Newnan, Coweta coun-
ty, Ga., on the 8th day of August,
1899. His early boyhood waB spent
on the farm. In 1873 bis father re
moved to Senoia, in Coweta county,
where, under the tuition of his broth
er, Theodore E. Atkinson, he was
prepared for college, entering the
State University, at Athens.
“He graduated from the law depart
ment of this institution in 1877, and
was immediately thereafter admitted
to the bar, and began the practice of
his profession at Senoia, in Coweta
county. In 1878 be removed to New
nan, where be continued to reside
until bis death. Mr. Atkinson prac
ticed law, in partnership with Jared
E. Stallings, William A. Turner, Pay-
son S. Wbatley, Thomas A. Atkinson,
and Hewlette A. Hall, the last named
being associated with him at the time
be was elected Governor of the State.
“After the expiration of bis second
term as Governor, be returned to
NewnaD and resumed the practice
alone, in which he was actively en
gaged at the time of his death. Ac
tive, aggressive and brainy, he com
manded a good clientage from the be
ginning. In a very short time be
was engaged in nearly every case of
importance in bis home county, and
had considerable business in the ad
joining counties of the Coweta circuit.
He was well grounded in the funda
mental principles of the law; a safe
and conservative counsellor; a bold
and fearless advocate,
“In contested questions of fact be*
fore juries he was, perhaps, without
a superior in Western Georgia, hav
ing the faculty of marshaling the ev
idence on a disputed point and pre
senting it in such force as to be well
nigh irresistible. In presenting ques
tions of law to the court he was pains
taking and methodical, arguing the
salient points in an orderly and logi
cal manner. While he was a parti
san in representing his clients, de
manding that they receive the full
benefit of all their legal rights, he ac
complished this within the ethics of
the profession. He loved justice, and
some of his best efforts before juries
were in defense of the poor, without
| fee or the hope thereof.
“The only office ever held by the
.subject of tbie sketch in connection
with hie profession was that of solici
tor of the County Court of Coweta
county, to which position he was ap-
: pointed in 1879 by Gov. Colquitt, and
which he held for one term of four
years. The duties of his position he
discharged with zeal and ability. The
growing practice of Mr. Atkinson
soon caused him to be admitted to
this court. In his professional life
the records of this court will attest
that be contributed much toward the
settlement of the questions involved
in the cases in which he was engaged.
“He had great respect for the courts.
He believed that the safety of life and
property and the permanency of our
institutions depended largely on the
administration of justice through the
tribunals provided by the Constitu
tion and laws. In the practice of law
iie fuliy appreciated the responsibility
resting upon the attorney as an officer
of the courts, the relation of the at
torney to the court and the impor
tance of so- conducting himself, not
only in his professional, but in his
private life, arto have and retain the
confidence both of the court and the
people. Strict integrity, fidelity to
trusts reposed, respect for the rights
of others. industriova in the prepara
tion of bis cases, fair and just in pre
senting them to the court, eloquent
aud convincing in argument—these
are some of the traits which charac
terized our friend, not only as a law
yer, but in bis other relations of life.
“While onr friend was successful as
a lawyer, his great ambition was to
be of service to the people in the con
duct of the affairs of the State. He
loved Georgia, her traditions, her
history, her institutions and her peo
ple, From the beginning of his ca
reer lie took an active part In all mat
ters of public iuterest. In 1880 he
was elected to the Lower House of
the General Assembly and served
four successive terms. Iu 1892 he
was elected Speaker aud made one of
the best presiding officers that body
ever had. In 1890 he was made
Chairman of the Democratic Execu
tive Committee of the State, and
again re-elected lu 1892.
“He retired from the Legislature in
the winter of 1893, and iu the spring
of 1894 sought the nomination of his
party for the Governorship of the
State. This he won in one of the
most, brilliant political campaigns in
the history of Georgia. While ho,had
friends who gave him their nctIVe
support, still his victory was due to
ills indomitable will and pluck. At
the expiration of his first term as
Governor he was renominated and
re-elected, and at the expiration of
bte second term he returned to pri
vate kite, resuming the practice of bis
profession as before stated.
“Whenthe historiancomeB tochron-
icle the story of bis administration of
the affairs &l State and to recount his
course as a nvember of the legislative
department of the Government, it
will be found that he measured up to
the high duties of his position, and
that his every act was an honest ef
fort and patriotic desire to promote
the welfare of his State and country.
“Gov. Atkinson was at the time of
his death a trustee and president of
the board of trustees of the Girls’
Norma) and Industrial College, loca
ted at Milledgeville. This institution
is the creature of his brain, and will
be a tasting monument to his interest
in' the education of the girls of the
State. He also took a great Interest
iu the State University, and was eager
that this institution should be suffi
ciently endowed to enable it to take
its place in the educational system of
the 8tate as a university proper. He
likewise was a great friend of the
common sehools, and while in the
Legislature and as Governor did all in
bis power to perfect the laws relating
to them and to increase their useful
ness.
“He was the authorjof the bill to
elect the Commissioner of Agriculture
by the people, a hill to place tele
graph and express companies under
the jurisdiction of the Railroad Com
mission, a bill relative to the inspec
tion of oils, whereby a large sum is
annually saved to the State, a substi
tute for the Senate bill under ,which
the present lease of the State road
was made. He likewise, as a member
of the General Assembly, actively as
sisted in the enactment and en
largement of the pension laws of the
State so that a Confederate soldier or
his widow need never suffer for the
necessities of life or become the in
mate of a poor house. During his ad
ministration as Governor, and pursu
ant to his recommendation, the present
Prison Commission was created and
the lease of the State’s convicts ef
fected , which has proven a great suc
cess) both from the standpoint of hu
manity and finance. The State pa
pers of Gov. Atkinson take rank with
those of his illustrious predecessors,
and bear the imprint of the statesman
and patriot.
“He gave the best years of his life
to the State. He died poor. Had be
used his powers in business Kibes, he
no doubt could add wottM have
amassed a considerable fortune’, but
bis private interests were uniformly
sacrificed for the public service. Al
though there may be some who did
not agree with bis polities, bis honesty
of purpose has never been assailed.
His ideals were high and lofty, and to
attain these was ever hie purpose.
For those who disagreed with or op
posed him, he bore no resentment; to
his friends be was faithful and true.
“He was a man of dtc'sion, nerve
and backbone. When bis mind be
came settled on a given line of action
no power on earth could swerve him
from what he conceived to be the line
of duty. Many years ago Gov. At
kinson united with the Presbyterian
church at Newnan, and was a member
in good standing until his death.
Among his fellows in private life he
was ever the gentleman, considerate,
courteous, kind. In his family he was
a model husband and a loving, indul
gent father. While physically he was
not strong, yet he was capable of,
and did, a wonderful amount of work,
and his power of endurance was re
markable.
“During his public life but few men,
ff any, equaled him in their influence
upon legislation and in moulding the
policies of the State. He died in tke
meridian Oi Hfe, ere the turn had been
made to the Western horizon. His was
a short life, full 1 of usefulness and hon
ors, stricken wherrit seemed he could
be most useful to his family, his
friends and his country. Who will
say, however, that bis death was un
timely? May we not rather say that
‘that man should be regarded as
happy, even when death claims him,
whose past has been made luminous
by high purposes, by earnest, noble
work, aud by honorable deeds? A Hfe
thus consecrated to the welfare and
service of mankind cannot be said to
have had an untimely end, come when
it mny.’ ”
ORLANDO McClendon .
Memorial Adopted by Newnan Bar at
the September Term of Coweta
Superior Court.
Orlando McClendon was horn on
the 7th (lay of October, 1849, at his
father’s home in the Third district of
this county.
He commenced life In Newnan with
the mercantile house of his grand
father and uncle. While thus engaged
he rend law alone from the love of
the science. Afterwards lie studied
under his brother-in-law, the late
Judge John 8. Bigby. He wns ad
mitted to the bar lu 1873. For some
years thereafter he wns associated
with Judge Bigby in the practice. He
soon gnve evidence of great natural
legn! talent and many, especially Jus-
ticcrt of the Peace, sought his opinions
of the law.
He professed faith In Christ dur
ing the Rev. Sfffh Jones hush arbor
meetlug, in September, 1884, and uni
ted with the Methodist church.
On the 23d of December, 1884, he
was married to Miss Marie Bush, of
Franklin, Ky., who, with four children,
survive him.
On the 4th day of April, 1881, he
waB appointed United States Circuit
Court Commissioner. This office he
held until the 29th day of November,
1892, when he resigned.
In 1898 he was elected Ordinary of
this county aud on the 1st day of Jan
uary, 1897, entered upon the duties
thereof, and was holding the same on
the 26tb day of September, 1899,
when lie departed this life.
He waa a fine judge of law, and was
well qualified for every position he
sought and held.
He was kind, affectionate aud gen
tle. He had and loved many friends,
and they loved him. He was ever
ready to do an act of kindness for any
one. His heart was full of sympathy,
and was always touched with the sor
rows of others. He was a tender and
devoted husband and a loving father.
Therefore, be It resolved—
1st. That in his death the bar of
Georgia and hiH fellow-citizens have
suffered loss.
2d. That we extend our sympathies
to his family.
3d. That these preamble and reso
lutions he spread upon the minutes of
this court, aud a copy of them be sent
to said family.
Alvan D. Freeman,
J. B. 8. Davis,
W. A. Post,
Committee.
The best method of cleansing the
liver is the use of the famous little
pills known as DeWltt’s Little Early
Risers. Easy to take. Never gripe.
G. R. Bradley.
Not in the House.
Knti8i\9 City Journal.
The re-nominatton of Judge Gantt
for the Supreme Bench by the Demo
crats of Sedalla the other day recalled
to J. West Goodwin a funny Incident
which was a feature of the conven
tion which gave that distingnished
jurist his first nomination at St. Jo
seph ten years ago. Goodwin relates
it thus: While waiting for the re^
ports of committees various states
men were enlled upon to pottr out
wisdom aud solace to the perspiring
delegates, between which the band
would give them “Dixie,” time after
time, until the crowd became restless
for something new and called for
“Rooney,” “Rooney,” “Rooney.”
“Annie Rooney” wns new at that
time and not many had ever heard it.
And Presiding Officer Benton had
never heard it. After the sweltering
delegates lmd shouted themselves
hoarse for “Kooney,” Judge Benton
rained from hiB seat nnd advanced to
the table In front of him, brought a
huge gavel down with a thump that
CorftfffSnded Immediate attention. He
said Iff tones little less than an army
mute would call for fodder: “If Mr.
Rooney Is in the house he will please
come forward aud address the dele
gates, as they seem anxious to hear
him.”
A wave of merriment swept over
the assembled multitude nnd one long
and continued shout went up that
could have been heard over in Kan
sas on the west and beyond the con
fines of Pateetown on the east. When
the coiivention adjourned that night
Judge Benton visited a music store
and secured a copy of the popular
melody, “Annie Rooney,” aud studied
up on current music.
A Thousand Tongues
Could not express the rapture of An
nie E. Springer, of 1125 Howard St.,
Philadelphia, Pa., when she found
that Dr. King’s New Discovery for
Consumption had completely cured
her of a hacking cough that for many
years had made Hfe a burden. AU
other remedies and dootors could give
her no help, but she says of tills Roy
al Cure—“it soon removed the pain
in my chest and I can now sleep
soundly—something I can scarcely
remember doing before. I feel like
Bounding its praises throughout the
Universe.” So will every one who
tries Dr. King’s New Discovery for
any trouble of the Throat, Chest or
Lungs. Price 50c. and (1. Trial bot
tles free at G. R. Bradley’s, Reese’s
Drug Store and P. R. Holt & Son’s.
Every bottle guaranteed.
Executive ability consists of know
ing how to get the most work ont
of others without doiug any your
self.
His Grief Not Too Deep.
Chicago Timcn-Hcrald.
Two members of the cabinet were
discussing the situation in China. One
of them said that now the legationers
had been rescued It looked as if the
Christian powers were tired of
standing by one another in the work
of averting a great tragedy, and were
determined to go in and see how
much they could make out of the dis
order.
“The situation reminds me of an
old story,” said the other. “When
Lincoln was assassinated the late Ben
jamin P. Hutchinson, 'Old Hutch,’
was leader on the board of trade.
Everyone wanted to know ‘Hutch’
was doing, and many operators made
a specialty of guessing wbat he was
up |to and then trailing up to him.
Among the most expert of these was
a clever, shrewd trader named Moses
Bloom. When the news came of the
death of Lincoln there was a crushing
sorrow in Chicago. Meetings were
held and bells tolled, and when men
met on the street they shed tears.
Hutchinson and Bloom happened to
come together near the board of
trade.
“ ‘Oh, Mr. Hutchinson,’ said Bloom
in a sad voice, ‘this is most awful
news, most awful. It makes mine
heart as heavy as lead. I can’t t’lnk
of nothing but this great national ga-
lamity. What do you think the price
of wheat will be to-morrow?”
Dr. W. II. Lewis, Lawrenoevlile,
Va., writes: “I am using Kodol Dys
pepsia Cure in my practice among se
vere cases of indigestion and find it
an admirable remedy.” Many hun
dreds of physicians depend upon the
use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure in stom
ach troubles. It digests what you eat,
and allows you to eat all the good
food you need, providing you do not
overload your stomach. Gives instant
relief and a permanent cure. G-. R.
Bradley.
I Robbed the Grave.
A startling incident, of which Mr,
John Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the
subject, Is narrated by him as follows:
“I was In a most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyee
sunken, tongue coated, pain contin
ually in back and sides, no appetite—
gradually growing weaker day by day.
Three physicians had given me op.
Fortunately, a friend advised trying
‘Electric Bitters,’ and to my great
joy and surprise the first bottle mad*
a decided improvement. I continued
their use for three weeks, and am
now a well man. I know they saved
my Hfe, and robbed the grave of an
other victim.” None should fail to
try them. Only 50 cents. Guaranteed
at G. R. Bradley’s, Reese’s Drug
Store and P. R Holt & Son’s.
The oldest German coal mines were
first worked in 1195. They are near
Worms. England did not begin to
mine its coal until the fourteenth cen
tury.
Editor's Awful Plight.
F. M. Higgins, editor Seneca (III.)
News, was afflicted for years with
Piles that no doctor or remedy helped
until he tried Bocklen’s Arnica Salve.
He writes two boxes wholly cured
him. It’s the surest Pile Cure on earth
and the best Salve In the world. Care
guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by
G. R. Bradley, Iieese’s Drug 8tore
and P. R. Holt & Son.
“Beg pardon,” said the postal clerk
who had sold her the stamps, “bat
you don’t have to put a Uve-cent
stamp on a letter for Canada.” “I
know,” said she, “but the shade just
matches my envelope, you know.”
That Throbbing Headache
Would quickly leave you if you used
Dr. King’s New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for Sick and NervouB Head
aches. They make pure blood and
strong nerves and build up your
health. Easy to take. Try them. Only
25 cents. Money back if not cared.
Sold by G. R. Bradley, Reese’s Drug
Store and P. R. Holt & Sou.
The man who is given to self-praise
owes an apology to his acquaintances.
O
Bear* the
fcg nature
ot
The Kind You Haw Always Bough!
