The herald and advertiser. (Newnan, Ga.) 1887-1909, January 01, 1904, Image 7

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Newspaper Page TextMd Atomiser. HOME AFFAIRS. 1904 New Years Greeting-^ • In beginning thii new year we ? esir ® t° thank those friends who, t>y their patronage, have made ft possible for us to conduct our store on a high plane during the past— who, by placing quality first in i their estimation of the value of drugs, have caused us to set higher standards in our stock. To these, and to new customers, we promise no relaxation of effort this year. Our best efforts will be I used to constantly better our store service, our stock of goods. We will sell the best drugs, and in every I possible way make this store of real use and a real convenience to the people of Newnan. We will second the efforts of our * physicians In the treatment of the sick by supplying the purest, fresh- 1 est and highest quality drugs, and by compounding prescriptions re- I ferred to us exactly as writtenby delivering goods promptly, and in other ways that will suggest them selves. Holt & Cates, NEWNAN, GA. Cullino’s We Wish for Our Friends and Patrons a Prosperous and Happy New Year. NEWNAN. GA., FRIDAY, JAN. t. Next Tuesday is sale-day. Mr. M. F. Oole is in New York. Ordinary’s Court next Monday. The city schools will reopen next Monday. Now swear meanness. Mr. Ray Lee, of Atlanta, was in the city Sunday. Mr. N. L. North spent Christmas In Union Springs, Ala. Money to loan on land at 8 per cent. Apply to W. G. Post. Mr. J, H. PeudergraBt visited his sister last week at Eofaula, Ala. Regular monthly meeting of County Commissioners next Wednesday. Miss Ethel Baker, of Athens, Is the guest of Miss Cleveland Mayfield. Col. T. F. Rawls spent part of the holidays with relatives In Haralson. Miss Anna Holland, of Inman Park, visiting Mrs. J. A. Power this week. Rex Plasters, the best for backache for any ache, 25o. at Holt & Cates.’ Mr. P. B. Murpbey returned Satur day from a business trip to New York. Mr. Arthur Ransom, of Anburn, Ala., is with Newnan friends for a few days. Have you paid your subscription to The Herald and Advertiser for 1904? Mr. Clifford Reese, of Chattanooga, Tenn., is visiting bis mother near town. Cullino’s Cotton istellingin Newnan to-day at twelve -eighth cents. 1904. Leap Year. Happy New Yearl off, and quit your Mr. Peter 8tocks, of Barnesville, Stockholders' Meeting.—The annual waa here this week on a visit to hie j meet lug of the stockholders of the sister, Mrs. J. several days. E. Smith, and spent We sell what? M, "Happy Thought.” G. & J. J. Keith. M|g. Herndon Murray is visiting her parents in Washington, Ga., this week. Miss Mary Ella Yancey, of Atlanta, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. E. J. Bailey. _ Mr. P. E. Holt, of Chattanooga, spent Christmas with relatives in Newnan. Mrs. Jane MeElroy, of Doravllle, Ga., is visiting her son, Mr. W. M MeElroy. Try a ton of Oates Coal Company’s Bird-Eye Oannel coal, and you will be well pleased. Miss Ethel Brown expects to leave nsxt week for a short stay with rela tives in Opelika. Dr. J. N. Jacobs, a prominent physi cian of Lawrenceville, was,a visitor in the city Sunday. Major D. P. Woodroof 1b spending the week In Savannah with bis son, Mr. Hugh Woodroof. Miss Ruth Hardaway has been the guest for several days of Miss Onie Brannon at Moreland. Capt. and Mrs. T. 0. Whitman, of Anburn, Ala., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Simms. Dr. Willis Jones, of New York, is visiting bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Jones, at "Riverside.” Mrs. W. F. Slappy, of Fort Valley, Ga., Is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. W. 0. Black. Mr. Brown Summers, of Atlanta, spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Summers. New stock fountain syringes at Holt & Oates’. Perfectly freBh stock, direct from the manufacturers to us. Masters Frank and Paul Orr enter tained a few of tbelr young friends Wednesday evening at a party. Call on J. T. Holmes, real estate agent, if you desire to rent, buy or sell a home, vacant lot or farm. This will be a long year, but we hope it won’t be as lean in some re spects as was the year just closed. For Sale.—Choice residence lots on Greenville street. Terms easy—cash or time. W. G. Pobt. Lost.—A solid silver watch charm, star and crescent design of the Mystlo Shrinere. Leave at this office and re ceive reward. Prof. Grantland Murray, of Tnske- gee, Ala., spent the past week In New nan visiting bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Murray. Miss Marie Stephens, of Oedartown, who baa been spending the holidays with Mrs. Frank J. Rives, will return home to-morrow. Miss Georgia Arnall, of Senola, has been spending a few days In the city, the guest of Miss Jewel Scott.—[Grif fin News and Sun. Mrs. hTw. Seib, who has been vis iting her mother, Mrs. Herring, left a few days ago to join her husband at Montgomery, Ala. Mrs. J. B. Goodwyn, who spent a portion of the holidays In Atlanta with her daughter, Mrs. Bob Farmer, returned home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Farmer enter tained at a family dinner last Tuesday in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McCall, of Hartsville, 8. <J. On Sunday morning next Dr. G. A. Nunnally, pastor of the First Baptist church, will begin a series of sermons on the "Fatherhood of God.” Mr. A. M^Hugble, who was for merly connected with the New York Racket Store, Is now freight clerk at the Atlanta and West Point depot. Mr. H. ETMerrill has made a busi ness engagement with Messrs. Black Bros. Co. for the coming year, and will go to work for this firm to-mor row. Take Holt’s Dyspeptic Elixir for the evil after-effects of over-eating. A cnre for dyspepsia, and an excellent tonic. One dollar per bottle at Holt & Cates’. Dr. and Mrs. O. Van Wood gave an enjoyable dinner party Monday even ing in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Walker Arnall* of Newnan. — [Oedartown Standard. Miss Nina Gentry, of Corinth, and Miss Nannie Bridges, of College Park who have been the popular guests of Mrs. J. M. Dunbar, returned home Wednesday. First National Bank will be held at their hanking-rooms on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1904, at 10 o’clock a. m. H. H. North, Cashier. Mr. John P. Hall, who has been traveling for several years for a Bal timore clothing house, resigned a few days ago to accept a position with the Equitable Life Assurance Co. He will make his headquarters at Newnan. We have never sold a poroas plas ter that we regard as the equal of "Rex" plaster in medicinal strength. It relieves pain promptly and surely. Price 25c. Every one guaranteed. Holt & Cateb. Mr. M. G. Keith returned Friday from a trip to Kansas City, Mo., where he spent several days buying mules for the Newnan market. Mules are scarce and high this season, with prospects for a heavier demand tban has been known for several years. Mr. W. 0. Lovejoy, of Birmingham, Ala., and Mr. R. H. Lovejoy, of Houston, Texas, are spending the holidays with tbelr parents, Capt. and Mrs. J. F. Lovejey. Rev. 67 O N. Martlndale will leave next month for Europe, and will make a tonr of the Holy Land before returning. He will remain abroad about three months. Miss Mattie Bridges was the charm ing hostess at a birthday party Tues day afternoon from 8 to 0, and quite a number of her little friends were en tertalned most feHghtfully. Kentucky Mules.—Just received car-load of fine Kentucky mnles. See os before you buy. Hopson & Rankin, Grantvllle, Ga. Bank Notice. —The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Coweta National Bank will be held at Its bank Ing-honae on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1904 at 3 p. m. N. L. North, Cashier. Mrs. T. W. Anderson, of Homeland Fla., died Christmas morning, after an lllnesB of several months. Miss Annie Anderson has been at her bed side constantly since Thanksgiving The celebrated Summers’ “Barnes vllle” buggies and Atlanta "White Star” buggies are sold by us exolu sively. Get onr prices. M. G. & J. J. Keith. Prof. A. McB. Ransom, of Auburn, Ala., spent the holidays with bis pa rents, Major and Mrs. W. J. Ransom. Miss Ona Brannon has returned to her home In Moreland, after spending the holidays with Miss Ruth Harda way. Miss Minnie Carmical, of Moreland, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. W. M. MeElroy, returned home this week. _____ Mrs. P. T. McOutcben and children have returned from a pleasant holiday sojourn with relatives and friends in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Thornton, of Atlanta, spent the holidays with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Jackson. Mr. George T. Brown, who has been in Griffin since Sept. 1, spent part of the holidays with bis mother, Mrs. R. A. Brown. Miss Gladys Wellmaker, who has been visiting Mrs. J. E. Smith, re turned this week to her home at Barnesville. Itch on humau cured in 80 minutes by Woolford’n Sanitary Lotinn. This n«v er fails. fcSo.d by Reece’s Diug Store. Holt’s Little Liver Pills are the slae and shape of a grain of wheat, and are easily swallowed. Act positively on the liver, without disagreeable ef fects. 10c. and 25c. at Holt & Cates’ Col. Geo. H. Carmical had a tele gram this morning from bis brother Mr. Lawson Carmical, announcing the death of the latter’s wife, which oc curred yesterday at their home near Savannah. Miss Julia Mae Hackney entertained a few friends at a delightful spend tlie-day party last Friday. The guests were Misses 011ft Holllnshead, Bessie Powell, Katie Arnall, Rowena Turner and Elizabeth Thomas. To cnre a cold quickly and effec tually take four tablets Holt’s Cold Cure at night. If the cold holds on repeat the second or even the third nigbt, and we guarantee the results, Price 25c. at Holt & Oates’. Mr. H. C. Arnall, sr,, remembers bis loved ones at Christmas-time in way that is hardly equaled for gen erosity by Santa Claus bimself. On Christmas day he gave to each of bis six children a check for $225. This being Leap Year, our dough ty bachelors will experience some trouble In longer "evading the question” when confronted by the battery of bright eyes leveled against them by Newnan’s pretty girls. Mr. R. M. Pinson, who has been with the R. D. Oole Mfg. Co. for sev eral years as traveling representative, is now with the Continental Gin Co. He will travel from Atlanta, his itin erary covering a wide territory. Newnan Chapter, U. D. O., will hold its annual meeting next Tuesday af ternoon at 2 o’clock, in the Commer cial Club rooms, for the purpose of electing new officers. The members will please come prepared to pay tbelr dues, A prompt and large at tendance is desired. For Rent.—Six or seven-horse farm In Cedar Creek district, known bb Smith (or Cook) place; six houses, tnd all improvements good. Also, five-horse farm in Panther Creek dis trict, known as Gearreld place; three bouses. For terms, etc., apply to W. M. Glass, Newnan, Ga. Tax Collector Arnall and bis assis tant, Mr. Gary Summers, have been busy the past week Issuing executions against tax delinquents. Six hundred and seventy-five fl. fas. have been Is sued, covering delinquencies amount ing to $1,850. Of this amount $750 is property tax ana $600 poll tax. Last week In giving the names of college girls who came home to spend the holidays we overlooked Misses Lizzie Belle Farmer, Bessie Goodwyn and Evelyn Martin. These young la dies hnve added much to the life and jollity of the holiday season, and giv en pleasure to all their friends by tbelr bright presence. Pension Notice.—For the benefit of anyone drawing a pension from the State, we will he glad to sell yon any amount of goods you mny want and take an order for same upon the Or dinary, to be pnld when your pension money Is due. D. W. Boone. Misses Berta nnd Besslo Smith, of College Park, are the guests of Mrs. R. J. Stewart, who gave a party Mon day evonlng in their honor. On Tues day evening they were complimented In like manner by Miss Mary Milner, Mr. J. J. ReeBe, who has been rep resenting the Buckeye Cotton Oil Co. at Newnan, was this week transferred to Macon. lie will have at that point a wider territory, and the post tlon is a better one in every reepeot. Next Monday at 9:80 A. M. the Ministerial Association will hold Its first regular meeting for the New Year in the annex to the First Baptist chnrch. All the brethren of the min lstry are requested to meet promptly Mr. H. Abner Camp has disposed of bis business interests at Grantvllle and it is understood will go to Atlan ta. Uls stook of goods has been pur chased by Mr. W. A. Bohannon, who will continue the business at the same stand. Prof. Ohas. As tin requests the The Herald and Advertiser to state that the rumor that he contemplates Jeaving Newnan Is entirely without 'foundation. Ho will remain here, he says, and has no tbongbt of moving away. _____ Mr. G. R. Bradley was taken serl' ously ill Monday night with pneumo nla, and Wednesday afternoon he was taken to the sanitarium. News of his Illness will be beard with deep regret by bis hosts of friends throughout the county. _ Mr. Bea Pearson came down from Atlanta on Christmas eve and went ont to bis brother’s, near Handy, for the holidays. Old Santa Claus him self Is not more welcome than are Ben’s annual pilgrimages at Christ- mas-time. Mr. J. 8. M. Darden, a prominent and well-known citizen of Uogans- vllle, died Tuesday from a stroke of paralysis. He was the father of Mr. G. S. Darden, of this city, who has the sympathies of everyone in bis bereavement. Miss Carrie Alsabrook and Mr. F. B. Aokis were happily married Thurs day evening, 24 th ult., at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr', and Mrs L. A. Alsabrook, Rev. J. 8. Harda way officiating. The attendants were Miss Cleveland Mayfield and Mr. E L. MoOntohen, Mias Dollie McWil liams and Mr. L. B. Boggs. School Notice.—This is to Inform parents of little children who have not yet been sent to the publio school that a beginners’ class in the first grade will be organized on the open ing day of the spring term, (Jaa. 4.) If you hnve a child to enter this class, start him the first day, if possible. B. F. Pickett, Snp’t. Mr. G. R. Sponcler, foreman of the machine shop at the R. D. Oole Mfg. Co.’s plant, was presented with a handsome gold ring Christmas morn ing by the employees In this depart ment. It is a beautiful token of the esteem in which he Is held by his fel low-craftsmen, nnd it la needless to say that Mr. Sponcler appreciates it highly. Mr. R. J. Stewart has sold a half Interest in his business to Mr. E. J. Bailey, and the style ol the firm hereafter will be Stewart & Bailey. These gentlemen will make large ad ditions to the stook, and extend the business In all lines. They are ex perienced merchants, clever and popular, and the partnership is in every way n strong one. No fatalities ooourred during the holidays, either from the deadly toy pistol or other causes, and upon the whole the city witnessed a very quiet and orderly Christmas, free from the usual assaults nnd accidents which characterized the day in some of our sister cities. Newnan’s efficient police force are to be commended for the excellent order maintained during the holidays. Mr. Jack Powell, of the firm of Orr & Powell, has been in Kentucky for the past ten days in the Interest of their live stock department. One car-load of mules arrived to-day, and another is ea route. Mr. Powell will return Sunday. Miss Katie Sue Brewster was the charming hostess at one of the most delightful of the Christmas parties, given last Tuesday evening at the home of her sister, Mrs. R. J. Bar nett. About fifty of the younger set eDjoyed her boap'tallty. Mr. G. E. Croft has aceepted a po sition with R. G. Dun & Co., Atlan ta, as bookkeeper, and entered upon bis duties last Monday. It Is a re sponsible place and carries with it a good salary. For the present bis family will remain In Newnan. On Sunday afternoon last Mr. Tbos. B. Newton was united In marriage to Miss Maggie Johnson, both of Pan ther Creek district. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. W. Ham rick, and was witnessed only by rela tives and a few Intimate friends. Fine Pigs for Sale. —I will have for sale in town next Tuesday, (Jan. 6tb,) forty pigs and sbotos; also, six regis tered Berkshire gilts from three to five months old, and one registered boar sbote four months old. W. A. Potts. Col. Tom Thurman^ of Griffin, was in the city Wednesday, and appeared befqre U. S. Commissioner Dent in defense of a Spalding county man who had been arraigned for sending scurrilous matter through the malls. The party gave bond and was re leased. Mr. John Gorham, of Waco, Texas, delighted bis Newnan friends with a brief visit this week. He has pros pered even beyond his expectations since going to Texas, and Is much pleased with the country, but says he will never lose his affection for old Georgia. Mr. Jas. Cureton, of Amtell, Ga., was In the city Monday and gave The Herald and Advertiser a pleasant call. He is making a big success of bis fruit nursery, and is well pleased with bis location. He and his family are spending the week with relatives in Moreland. TO CUBE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab lets. All druggists refund the money if it falls to cure. Ev W. Grove’s sig nature is on each box. 25c. Happy New Year The Old Year is now reckoned with the things that are past and gone, and with the coming of the New Year, with all its hopes and promises, we again salute our patrons and friends, and extend to them the compliments of the season. Speaking for ourselves, we are pleased to an nounce that the year just closed has been one of achievement and success, our sales almost doubling those of any previous year since this house was opened for business. The many expressions of friendship and good will from the people are very gratifying to us, and we thank them. With best wishes for your continued prosperity and happiness, we remain Sincerely your friends Bradley & Wester NCWNAN, GA. OOODOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOGOOOJ Mr. Paul Robinson,’ eldest son of Mrs. Lou Robinson, died quite sud denly in Brunswick last Friday. The remains were brought to Newnan on the early train Saturday morning, and In the nfternoon were Interred at Oak Hill cemetery. Deceased was about 80 years of age, and unmarried. He was born and reared in ■ Newnan, and for several years was employed in the shops of the R. D. Oole Mfg. Oo. Onr merchants report a heavy trade daring the holidays—the best and most profitable enjoyed for years at this season—and when the shoppers stopped buying on Christmas eve stocks of every kind had been deple ted almost to the point of barrenness. The toy stores, especially, were sadly dismantled—much to the gratification of dealers, who have little or no de mand for goods of this class except at Ohristmas-tlme. Little Miss Olive Berry Pringle en tertained about fifty of her small friends at a very jolly Christmas tree party last Thursday afternoon. Eaob guest wbb made the joyous possessor of toys and bon bons from the won derful tree, and after the fun of dls trlbutlng the presents, cakes, ices and fruits were served at small tables. The little hostess made a very charm ing picture in her fluffy white frock of lace and chlffop. On Friday night last Philip Moore and Rich Henderson, colored tenants on the farm of Messrs. Collins & Bowers, near Paris, became involved In an al tercation, when Moore shot Hender son, killing him Instantly. Wednes day morning Moore bad his commit ment trial before Judge Swlnt, and as the evidence showed that Henderson was the aggressor, and that Moore shot him in self-defense, the latter was given his liberty. We regret that the lateness of the hour will not permit a satisfactory de scription of the very interesting and enjoyable entertainment given by Miss Olestelle McLeroy last evening at the First Baptist church. This mnst be deferred anil) our next Issue, when we will have more space and better opportunity for describing not only the entertainment Itself, but the beautiful and spacious annex to the church building In which it was held. Mr. Roy Brown, who has been fill ing the position of assistant book keeper with the Keely Co., Atlanta, for more than a year past, resigned a few days ago to accept a better place with the Neal Loan and Banking Co. of that city. Mr. Brown has risen steadily since be entered upon a busi ness career, having been advanced by successive promotions until be now occupies a position of trust and re sponsibility that few young men of iris age have attained. He has a prom ising future In the business world. A kidney or bladder trouble can a-I ways be cured by using Foley's Kidney Cure in time. Bradley & Wester BANTA. the Jeweler ABSOLUTELY RELIABLE.” | Our Holiday Propositions is a gift wlthjevery purchase that will be appreciated—not some worthless trifle, but ac tual cash In reduction of prices this month. The sale comprises a fine assortment of men’s, women’s and chil dren's Shoes, men’s and boys' Overcoats, and men's and boys’ Suits, Including the most popular makes and styles. The stock we are showing will argue Its own cause In proving this to be the place for the economical buyers. Give us a trial and we will prove that we can save you money on Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Dry Goods, Underwear, etc. > Barnett, St. John & Co.. OHBEirVILLE BT., NEWNAN, GA.

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The herald and advertiser. (Newnan, Ga.) 1887-1909, January 01, 1904, Image 7