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NEWNAN, FRIDAY, SEPT. 25.
Of'fiTHV OflUTLATIOH
HJON \ |. DISTRICT.
Official Organ of Coweta County.
Jah. 10. Brown, Tiioh. S. Parrott,
brown & PARROTT,
Editors and Publishers.
EXTRA SESSION ADJOURNS.
After much wrangling and an enor-
rnouH wante of vocal energy, extending
over a pariod of twenty-Hix days, the
extra session of the General Assembly
adjourned last Saturday. A measure
providing for the future disposition of
the State’s convicts was passed, and it
has been approved by the Governor.
There is a difference of opinion as to
which branch of the Legislature is en
titled to moHt creiiit for the final set
tlement of the question, and opinions
differ also as to which achieved the
greater glory in carrying its point on
he main issue upon which the two
branches were divided, viz the date
when the lease system shall be abolish
ed. Perhaps it would be fair to call it a
“dog fall,” because both factions in the
Legislature appeared satisfied with the
measure which finally passed. Briefly
summarized, the new law provides—•
That all male felony convicts, except
such as now are required by law to be
kept at the State farm, may, after
March 31, 1‘JO'J, be employed by the au
thorities of the several counties and
municipalities, upon the public roads,
bridges or other public works of said
counties or municipalities, as hereinaf
ter provided. On or before the 10th
day of February, 1909, and annually
thereafter prior to the 10th of Februa
ry, the Prison Commission shall com
municate with the county authorities
of the State and ascertain those coun
ties desiring to use convict labor upon
their public roads, and said counties
shall, through their proper authorities,
advise the Prison Commission, in writ
ing, stating whether they desire to use
such labor upon their roads, and the
number desired. The proportion of
convicts which each county shall be
entitled to shall be ascertained by the
Prison Commission. Should any county
desire to work more than its propor
tion of convicts upon its roads, the
county authorities shall, in writing,
make requisition upon the Prison Com
mission for the number so required, to
be paid for by the counties as herein
after provided. Any two or more of
said counties of this State may com
bine for the purpose of working and
improving the roads of their respective
counties, by and with the consent and
approval of tho Prison Commission.
In apportioning the convicts to the sev
eral counties, the Prison Commission
shall have the power, in their discre
tion. to award the convicts to other
counties than tile one in which the con
viction was had. A county shall have
the right, upon the approval of the
Prison Commission, to deliver its quota
of felony convicts and also its misde
meanor convicts, if it so desires, to
another county, to be used in the con
struction and repair of public roads,
bridges or other public works, and the
county so receiving such convicts shall
have the right to compensate the coun
ty from which the convicts came with
work upon its public roads, bridges or
other public works, or by the exchange
of an equal number of convicts.
't hat any county which has not taken
its quota of convicts may at any time
apply to the Prison Commission for
them, and the Prison Commission shall
as early as practicable furnish the
county with its quota of convicts.
That if all convicts are not disposed
of under the preceding sections, the
Prison Commission is hereby author
ized to place convicts in counties desir
ing to use them in excess of their
quotH. Counties shall have the right
to use as many convicts as they desire,
upon the terms and conditions as are in
this uct provided; provided, that in
the event the reguest by counties
should exceed the number of convicts
on hand, they shall be pro rated be
tween those counties muking applica
tion for same. In such cases, the Pris
on Commission shall keep an accurate
account of such excess of convicts,
charging them to each county receiving
them, and keeping an accurate account
showing tho counties to which they
would have gone had such county used
its convicts, and crediting them to such
counties, which excesses shall be paid
back in convicts when the county so
credited with convicts desires to use its
convicts in the construction and repair
of its roads, bridges or other public
works.
That the Prison Commission is here
by authorized, when in funds, to pur
chase road-working machinery, appli
ances and teams, and to equip and or
ganize road-working forces, the same
to be used for the construction and re
pair of public roads, bridges
Prison Commission may, in its discre
tion, and with the consent and approval
of the Governor, dispose of such con
victs as it may deem to the best inter
ests of the State for a period not to ex
ceed twelve months from March 31.
1909 : Provided, that no convict labor
shall be used in competition with skill
ed mechanical free labor, and under no
contract by the terms of which the con
tractor is interested in the quantity of
work a convict may be required to do
per day; it being the fixed policy of
this State that the control and manage
ment of its convicts, both felony and
misdemeanor, shall never pass from it
and its public officials into the control
and management of any private corpo
ration or person.
That the net proceeds arising from
the disposition of convicts to munici
palities or otherwise, shall be used by
the Prison Commission in working con
victs upon the public works of the coun
ties which do not elect to take convicts
as herein provided, at the option of the
Prison Commission; and, in the event
the Prison Commission may elect not
to work the roads in any one or more
of said counties, then the pro rata part
of said funds for said counties shall be
paid into their respective treasuries, to
be used for road purposes only.
That it shall be the duty of the Pris
on Commission, upon notice by the
county authorities of any county of this
State having misdemeanor convicts un
disposed of under the law and not hav
ing an established chaingang and not
working their misdemeanor convicts
on the public roads, bridges or other
public]work j , to dispose of the same as
felony convicts are disposed of in this
State, and the net funds so arising from
the same shall be returned to said
county authorities, to be placed in the
county treasury, to be used for road
purposes only.
Mr. J. A. Aycock gave a brief histo
ry of the company’s operations, and'the
benefits that accrued to the city of Car
rollton from this organization.
In testimony of the absolutely fair
dealing of the company with its pat
rons, Capt. Mandeville, the firm’s book
keeper, explained that nine-tenths of
the errors appearing on the company's
books were made in favor of the com
pany by sellers, which he always glad
ly corrected.
Mr. Homer Perdue, the company’s
shipping clerk, came in for a mead of
praise, Capt. Mandeville saying that
he was one of the best in Georgia.
Upon the whole, the ’cue was a most
enjoyable affair, and Col. Jesse Smith,
who made the closing speech, said the
’cue was the finest oa earth ; that the
Mandeville Cotton Co. was second in
magnitude to no cotton firm now doing
business; that whenever he needed
money (which was every now and
then, if not oftener,) that he’d only to
touch the pen and Cliff Mandeville
would do the rest—that is, he’d get the
money. Col. Smith remarked that the
company had a fine lot of buyers and
employees, but that they had possibly
made a mistake in not procuring his
valuable services.
It was determined by the president,
Hon. L. C. Mandeville, that these an
nual 'cues should continue for the next
forty years. C. M. S.
Carrollton, Ga.. Sept. 21st.
Savannah Press: “Hon. Jos. M.
Brown, the Democratic nominee for
Governor, showed in last night’s rally
that he could make a speech. He was
given a reception which must have
thrilled his very being. His words
were listened to closely and the ap
plause he received was generous. Mr.
Brown left no doubt in the minds of
his hearers as to where he stood upon
the question of Democracy. His plea
for the support of the Democratic na
tional ticket was forceful and convinc
ing. His closing words will stand as an
appeal to Democrats throughout the
rest of the campaign. Thq nominee
has sounded the note of battle, and the
Democrats of the State must rally to
the support of the national ticket.”
Annual Barbecue Given by the Man
deville Cotton Co.
The Mandeville Cotton Co. to-day
gave the annual barbecue to its sev
eral buyers on the Southern and Cen
tral railroads, and some Alabama rep
resentatives. These collations are al
ways attended by the company’s repre
sentatives. and year by year they grow
in social interest and commercial im
portance. There were upwards of six
ty guests present, two-thirds of whom
are identified with the company in one
capacity or another.
Prior to ten years ago the cotton
coming to Carrollton was bought by
cotton concerns having their headquar
ters in Savannah. Augusta, Atlanta
and Montgomery. Profits made from
handling 25,000 of cotton went to other
towns, and Carrollton did not receive
any benefit from this trade. Seeing
that Carrollton was losing money by
this policy, in 1898 the following gen
tlemen organized the Mandeville Cot
ton Co., viz: L. C. Mandeville. G. 11.
West and B. F. Bass. These sterling
business men from the first have been
juying about nine-tenths of the crop,
always giving the farmers the best
market price for their cotton. So well
established has this house become that
all the large cotton firms of the State
send their agents here and buy through
the Mandeville Cotton Co. Many of
these buyers from abroad were present
at the ’cue, and gave fine reports of
the business done by them on the
Southern railway, and on the Alabama
side of the line. They were J. A. Can
trell, G. B. Malone, N. L. Upshaw and
C. A. Upshaw, and Styles A Smith of
Alabama. All the local buyers, fifteen
or twenty in number, were present also.
It was pleasing to hear how each em
ployee testified to the fair dealing and
generous treatment shown by the com
pany toward themselves and the far
mers.
It was generally conceded that John
Pitts, an old Coweta boy, was a boss
hand at preparing a ’cue. The meats
consisted of pork and mutton, all being
young and in fine condition. The cook
left nothing to be desired, for the
meats were done to a turn. Delicious
Brunswick stew was served in abun
dance. As is always the case with the
Mandeville ’cues, there was twice as
much to eat as were mouths to feed.
All were filled to satiety, and many
nice baskets were sent to the homes of
friends who did not attend.
The speakers, some eight or ten in
other number, all had a pleasant word to say
Senoia Notes.
Senoia Enterprise-Gazette. 24th inst.
We are glad to note that Mrs. J. T.
Arnall is able to be at home, after
treatment at the Pasteur Institute,
Atlanta, for a mad-dog bite.
Dr. T. B. Davis, of Newnan. was
called to Senoia Saturday evening to
consult with Dr. Hogg as to the illness
of the little babe of Mr. and Mrs.
Shelly Huddleston. He pronounced it
a case of diphtheria. They are treating
it, and it now seems the babe will soon
be well.
It is strictly against the postal regu
lations for the rural mail carriers to
carry free any package that is maila
ble, and they respectfully ask that you
do not ask them to. They are always
glad to accommodate their friends, but
this is a matter that they cannot con
trol. Do the carriers the kindness to
remember this.
The Farmers’ Union people in this
section say that the Union men have
nothing whatever to do with the threat
ening notices that are being placed on
gin-houses in certain parts of the
State, but that it is the work of ene
mies of the Union, who are trying to
destroy its influence by this disreputa
ble means.
Attention, Farmers' Union.
On the third Saturday in October the
Coweta county branch of the Farmers’
Union will hold its regular monthly
meeting in the court-house at Newnan.
On that day President Duckworth will
certainly be there and address the peo
ple, and especially the Union people.
It is earnestly urged that all Union
members be there to meet him, as he
has some extremely important commu
nications to make to them. By all
means lay aside other business that day
and come out and hear him, and it will
do you good for all time to come. Every
Union man should be promptly on hand
by 10 o’clock. Let everybody come!
Fraternally,
W. W. Cavender,
County President.
How’s This ?
We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of catarrh that can
not be cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
We. the undersigned, have known F.
J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
Wakling. Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Drugigsts, Toledo, O.
Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per
bottle.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Hall’s Family Pills for consti
pation. _
Who’s your grocer???
jiulilic "works i„ .he counties u.*r, tho j ^ Sffi TompT
Notice of Discharge in Bankruptcy.
In the District Court of the United States for the
Northern District of Georgia.
No. 2137, in Bankruptcy.
In re A. E. Brod, Bankrupt:
A petition for discharge having been filed in
conformity with law by the above-named bank
rupt. and the Court having duly ordered that the
hearing upon said petition be had October 3. 1908,
at 10 o’clock A. M.. in the United States District
Court-room, at Atlanta. Georgia, notice is hereby
given to all creditors and other persons in interest
to appear at the time and place named to show
cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said
bankrupt for discharge should not be granted.
This 10th day of September. 1903.
W. C. CARTER.
Clerk U. S. District Court.
Notice of Discharge in Bankruptcy
In the District Court of the United States for the
Northern District of Georgia.
No. 2039 in Bankruptcy.
In re Wm. B. Mitcham. Bankrupt:
A petition for discharge having been filed in
conformity with law by the above-named bank
rupt. and the Court having duly ordered that the
hearing upon said petition be had October 3. 190S,
fiu'.Mminc wht'n riHmt'stOvl hv SU,I » n rtl UUJ U * *”Y VI i nearing upon saia petition oe nan uciODer a, lswo.
1 -lig ink ‘ * ment to the company S liberality, both ! at 10 o’clock A. m„ at the United States District
the authorities of such counties 80 to I v tamers and buvera He was Court-room, at Atianta. Ga.. notice is hereby giv-
du the work to be done as tar as prac- , L 1 * , , en to all creditors and other persons in interest to
. -v'hk' in nnmnrtidn to the convict^ proud tO SCO SO many good people pres- I appear at the time and place named and show
ti Me 1! proportion to thl COn\U u ^ and in a fatherly way admonished ! cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said
will 'll would have bu n asslklKU to . “floe the wrath # 0 come ” He 1 bankrupt for discharge should not be granted.
:ich county in case the county had tlKin to K llkurain.oumt. nc This 1th day of September. 1908.
" u u 1 ‘ ■ - was sure that no one who bought cotton , w. c. CARTER,
in our market would attempt to deal ! Clerk u. s. District Court.
-I tietf The I’rison"' Com- : "aTsui* that no one who b™
mis don may'work in such counties as f ,Vi r W'w i^h theprodueer^'
any more convicts in addition to said , U1 ' f . nill j J, lth n® O 1 hl8 USI
■ 'portion as any county is wilhng to ; the a8SOcia
V'. If r::, i Sd ' a 1 0m -1 quests on their good fortune
propoi
pay
mission may have at its disposal
That after the counties have been
provided with convicts, and if there
should remain any convicts not other
wise disposed of, then the privileges
conferred upon counties shall be ex
tended to municipalities of this State,
which shall have the right to hire con-
vi ts from the Prison Commission in
such numbers as may be agreed upon,
at the price of $100 per capita per an
num.
That if. after the expiration of the
time fixed herein for the assignment of
felony convicts to the different counties
and municipalities, it should appear
that there will remain on March 31,
1909, any felony convicts whose labor
will not be used upon the public roads,
bridges or other public works by coun
ties pr municipalities, or directly by
the State, and who should not he con
fined at the State farm or farms, or
otherwise employed by the State, the
sual happy Valuable Farm Near Newnan for
association and 1
being j Sale.
able to attend the ’cue. He said : "We j 0n the fir3t Tuesday in November, mx-. before
have brought our good wishes as well thc court . housedoori n New«an,1 will sell at pub-
as our appetites. He was loud in his I Iic auction . to the hilfhest and best bidder . 2v2G
Praise of the men who compose the acresof Und . more or i es s. the sfcne bein* the
company, lie said the colored men north hait lf lot n». it- „nd the vest half of lot
present deserved some praise also tor i No No ... tloch in tbeorilfir;d second (now Hur-
beillg good cooks, and furnishing SO j ricane ) district, | y | niI in one body, and known as
lany good things for hungry stomachs.
Claude Upshaw, a ready speaker on
all occasions, and one of the company’s
best cotton men, flung bouquets rather
promiscuously. He said that while he
sometimes made mistakes and the com
pany overlooked, them, the company’s
infallible bookkeeper. Capt. L. P.
Mandeville, always called him down.
He wanted it understood that Capt.
Mandeville made no mistakes. He said
all the people in the to\Mls of Bremen, p further information apply to the under-
lallapoosa. and wherever he bought: , „■ A nrcv ,, w .
the old Huggins place, 2 U .> miles southwest of
Newnan, on tho public road leading from Newnan
to Corinth. The farm is well watered, and con
tains about 60 acres of cultivatable bottom land of
the best quality, and 20 acres original wood land.
Has a splendid 2-story dwelling, ceiled and well-
finished; also, a good barn, outhouses, and three
tenant houses. The dwelling alone could not be
duplicated for $2,000.
This farm will be sold as aforesaid, unless dis
posed of at private sale before the date named.
WE
GIVE AWAY
THINGS AT
OUR STORE
FOUR BALES COTTON
May Be Yours if You Trade With Us
Besides getting your supply of Fall and
Winter goods at the lowest cash figures,
we will during the next three months ab
solutely give away Four Bales of Good
Middling Cotton. Every cash customer
will have an equal chance at this cotton.
No deception; no humbuggery; every
thing fair and straight and honest.
Call at the store and the plan will be
fully explained to you. .
I
j
cotton, always told him they wanted
the Mandeville Cotton Co. to have their
cotton, for they were homefolks, and
gave them the best price for the staple.
signed.
A. HERRING.
Newnan, Ga.
Who’s your grocer?
Is the Place and Now
is the Time to Buy.....
FURNITURE
At Rock Bottom Prices. Everything
Goes at this Sale.
Tags are on every piece, marked in plain figures.
We need the money, and have cut prices on all
new, up-to-date Furniture. This is not a draw
ing or premium sale. We simply give you 25c.
to 50c. on every dollar spent. We have put the
price down so as to be in reach of all, because
we Must Sell in the Next Feu/ Bays. We
have a complete stock, and it is too much. We
have bought heavily this season, and must get
rid of the excess stock. Everything in the Fur
niture line goes at this sale. Remember, find
where the red tags blow, is the place.
Yours for business,
Scroggin Furniture Company