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fierald and Advertiser. NEWNAN, FRIDAY, FEB. 26. Locals Brought Forward. Dr. Thos. A. Cheatham, State drug inspector, was in the city Monday, and in pursuance of his official duties vis ited all our drug stores. He not only inspected the stocks ot drugs, but ex amined all records required by law to be kept by dealers and pharmacists. It is needless to say that he found nothing to criticize at either of our drug stores, which he was frank to say were capably managed and conducted in accordance with law. Dr. Cheat ham is a practical pharmacist of many years’ experience, and a better man for this important position could not be found. He left at noon Monday for Cedartown. Twelve ladies met at the home of Mrs. T. E. Atkinson on Thursday af ternoon of last week and organized a Study Circle, the membership includ ing Mrs. T. E. Atkinson, Mrs. W. A. Wilhoit, Mrs. R. W. Freeman, Mrs. H. A. Goolsby, Mrs. T. B. Davis, Mrs. F. M. Bryant, Mrs. Thos. J. Jones, Mrs. H. A. Hall, Mrs. J. H. Simms, Mrs. T. F. Rawls. Mrs. A. M. Norris and Miss Laura Peddy. His tory and travel will be the general sub jects of study and discussion, and a leader will be chosen for each month. The circle will meet on Thursday after noons. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. F. M. Bryant. Church Notice. — There will be preaching at Liberty Christian church next Saturday night, Sunday morning and Sunday night. The subject for Sat urday night is, “Esther and Salvation.” The subject for Sunday morning is, “Difficulties of the Bible,” (dealing with such problems as Jonah and the whale; is there a probation after death ; was Jesus three days and three nights in the tomb : some mistakes of the bible; the imprecatory Psalms, etc.) The subject for Sunday night is, “How to Pray.” The regular meeting time of Liberty church is the fourth Saturday night, Sunday morning and Sunday night of each month. F. B. Powell, Pastor. Application haB been made for a charter for the Woodroof Supply Co., composed of II. P. Woodroof, D. P. Woodroof and Mrs. P. L. Woodroof, the petition in legal form appearing in this issue of The Herald and Adver tiser. The company is capitalized at $5,000, and will deal in farmers’ sup plies, the Bradley-Banks Co. building on LaGrange street having been leased as a place of business. While we wel come this new enterprise as an impor tant addition to the city’s commercial life, our people are also delighted to know that it will bring to their old homes as permanent residents Capt. H. P. Woodroof and his excellent family. Thus Newnan doubly gains by this ac quisition, and is proud of it. An Old Finn Returns Thanks.—In liquidating our business and forming the Boone-Stripling Co. we hereby wish to thank the trading public for their confidence and liberal patronage in the past, and to ask a continuance of same for the new firm. The new firm will do a spot cash business, to everybody, and will sell all goods at the closest possible margin of profit. In making the -change spoken of we did not transfer our notes and accounts to the new' firm. Therefore, all parties indebted to us will please call at once and settle with Mr. Boone. The D. W. Boone Co. will continue in existence un til all its affairs are wound up. D. W. Boone Co., By D. W. Boone. Official notice is given by publication in The Herald and Advertiser this week that application will be made to the Secretary of State for a charter for the “Western of Georgia Railway,” the new road which it is proposed shall be built from Franklin via Newnan to a point at or near Aberdeen, on the A., B. & A. road, about 14 miles east of Newnan. The charter also provides for an extension of the road westward from Franklin to the Alabama line, from which it is inferred that the road will not stop at Franklin, but be extended ultimately to some point in Alabama—-probably Anniston. New nan will be headquarters for the new road, and the offices of the company will be located here. We understand that something like $3,000 is yet need ed to enable Newnan to make good her subscription pledge, and that when this sum has been raised Messrs. McCord & Co., the contractors, stand ready to begin at once the work of construction. Superior Court Next Week. The regular spring term of Coweta Superior Court will convene next Mon day, and, judging from the size of the dockets, the session will probably last the full two weeks. There are four murder cases to be tried, in addition to a long list of fel onies of less degree, and Solicitor-Gen eral Terrell is likely to have a busy term. The murder cases are as fol lows : Clyde Bolton, for the killing of Mil ler Jackson in April of last year. This case was heard at the September term, but resulted in a mistrial. Isaiah Wilkinson, for the killing of Sanford Tucker in December, 1907. Wilkinson escaped at the time of the killing, and remained at large until October of last year, when he was cap tured and handed over to the law. Willie Jackson, for the killing of Dol- phus Calhoun. This crime was com mitted near Moreland on Jan. 22, 1909. Rhett Arnold, for the killing of Mar shall Weaver. This murder was com mitted in January also, near McCollum. All the parties named are negroes. Other offenders in jail awaiting trial on felony charges are G. E. Norwood and Geo. Thompson, burglary, (two cases;) Sog Terrell, assault to murder ; Rich Lyle, cow-stealing; Gene Stokes, larceny fram house. A number of malefactors also charged with felony offenses are out on bend. Newnan Boys Making a Reputation. In the famous Robinson bigamy trial, which was concluded in Lowndes Supe rior Court a few days ago, our young friends, Buford Copeland and O. H. Dukes, of Valdosta, made consider able reputation for themselves. It will be remembered that these gen tlemen, after taking their degrees in the law department of Mercer Univer- ! sity last summer, located at Valdosta j for the practice of their profession. | Shortly after opening an office in that j city they were retained as counsel for j the defense in the case stated above. ! Arrayed against them at the trial were some of the ablest lawyers in the cir- jcuit, but from all accounts they sus tained themselves handsomely. Com menting uiion the trial, which con sumed several days, the Valdosta Times makes reference to defendant’s counsel in the following complimentary terms, viz: “The arguments in the case were opened by Mr. Dukes, of the law firm of Copeland & Dukes. It was his maiden effort before a large audience in this city, but he acquitted himself remarkably well. “Robinson has no reason to feel that his lawyers did not do their full part for him. The fight they made was against big odds, but it was a masterful fight. Messrs. Copeland & Dukes both acquit ted themselves excellently in their ar guments before the jury. The speech of Mr. Copeland for the defense, which was begun immediately on the reas sembling of court in the afternoon, was considered an unusually able and eloquent one. The young attorney showed full knowledge of the law in its different phases, and presented his argument in a direct and positive man ner that, with a better case, must have had great weight with the jury.” Congress Memorialized by Coweta Camp, U. C. V- At a meeting of Coweta Cam p, U. C. V., held last Saturday, the question of memorializing Congress to make an appropriation to purchase the lands upon which the first and second Manas sas battles were fought and convert these old battlefields into a national mil itary park, was discussed at consider able length. It was decided to appoint a committee to draft resolutions cover ing the subject and forward copies of same to our Senators and Representa tives, with the request that the memo rial be duly presented to the special committee of Congress to which the bill authorizing the purchase of the land has been referred. Command er Goodwyn appointed as a commit tee to prepare the memorial Prof. J. E. Pendergrast, Col. Geo. H. Car- mical and Dr. A. C. North, all veter ans of the old Seventh Georgia Regi ment, which participated in both the first and second Manassas fights. The memorial drafted by the committee is as follows: “Whereas, a bill has been introduced in the Senate of the United States looking to the purchase by the Govern ment of the grounds on which were fought the first and second battles of Manassas; and “Whereas, there is not a location more suitable than those grounds for the establishment of great military parks; and “Whereas, all Southern veterans of the Civil War favor such purchase: therefore, be it resolved— “That we respectfully ask Congress to authorize the purchase of the grounds described, and also ask Con gress to appropriate a sum sufficient to establish creditable parks on the same.” HANDY. Miss Nellie Grimes and Mr. Claude Grimes spent Saturday and Sunday with friends at Yellow Dirt, Heard county. Misses Essie. Minnie Clare and Edna Jackson spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Henry Crane, at Welcome. Miss Letha Starr spent Sunday night with Miss Newel Wiggins. Mr. F. II. Grimes spent Sunday with Mr. Tom Grimes, at Buckeye. If the weather is good the children of Elim school will give an entertain ment on the night of March 5. They are trying to get up money to ceil the school-house, so will charge an admis sion of 15c. for grown-folks, and 10c. for children. Everybody invited. Mr. and Mrs. Brewer Kidd and Wil bur Fuller spent Saturday and Sun day in Moreland with Mrs. Kidd’s mother, Mrs. Fuller. Soldier Balks Death Plot. It seemed to J. A. Stone, a Civil War veteran, of Kemp, Tex., that a plot existed between a desperate lung trouble and the grave to cause his death. "I contracted a stubborn cold,” he writes, “that developed a cough that stuck to me, in spite of all reme dies, for years. My weight ran down to 130 pounds. Then I began to use Dr. King's New Discovery, which re stored my health completely. I now weigh 178 pounds.” For severe Colds, obstinate Coughs, Hemorrhages, Asth ma, and to prevent Pneumonia, it’s un rivaled. 50c. and $1. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all druggists. LONEOAK. Mr. J. M. Sewell is on a business trip to Dallas. Texas. Messrs. J. N. Nall and W. P. Lee spent several days on duty with the grand jury last week. Mr. Henry Sew ell is serving as bailiff in the Superior Court this week, and Mr. G. G. Cul pepper is serving on the jury. Miss Margaret Herring spent Mon day with relatives in Greenville. The Lone Oak Auxiliary Home Mis sionary Society met Saturday after noon, and were pleasantly entertained at the home of Mrs. J. B. Hopson. Dr. W. J. Williams, of Atlanta, who is spending some days in Lone Oak in the practice of dentistry, is receiving a liberal patronage. Mr. Albert S. Herring, of Green ville, spent Monday night with Lone Oak relatives. Wind and rain storms have been quite common in this part of the coun ty, but we hear of no worse damage than the severe washing of roads and fields. Card of Thanks. We take this method of returning heartfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors for their innumerable acts of kindness, and for the sweet words of consolation to us during the last illness and upon the death of our grandson and brother, Alva Bradley Upshaw. We wish also to thank them for the many sweet attentions and ministations of love bestowed on our dear departed. Rest assured they can never be forgot ten by us, and we pray God’s choicest blessings on each and everyone of you. Mr. and Mrs. I. O. Albright, Dura Merle Upshaw, Lanier Upshaw, Leland Upshaw. WAIT! WATCH! READ! FAIR WARNING! Wednesday, March 3, 9 a, m. Awaking one morning this week our people were puzzled on finding the town literally covered with cards bear ing the above mysterious words. They were tacked upon every gate and hitch- ing-post, every street corner, on every veranda—in fact, every way you turned this big red warning met your gaze. What does it mean? Who is this mysterious night perambulator? Sure ly not night-riders? Many were the speculations, but no one could explain. A number of the boys said they did not see them when they went home at mid night, and therefore they must have been posted between midnight and day. A Herald and Advertiser man con cluded to ferret it out, and when find ing the street and sidewalk in front of I. N. Orr Co.’s filled with shipping cases, and all the store force, with ex tra help, busy opening and arranging goods, we immediately saddled this freak upon them. They were ns busy as bees preparing to put on a big sale, and were then checking and marking the stock of Eiseman & Weil, Atlanta’s big clothiers and furnishers. It seems so improbable that a Newnan merchant should undertake, particularly at this season, to handle the entire stock of the leading haberdashery of Atlanta, we asked Mr. Orr for an explanation, and this is what we got: “Eiseman & Weil are making some radical changes in their business, refitting their store throughout, and discontinuing their hoys’ and children’s department. Their manager, know'ing the Orrs personally, wired them to come up, look the stock over and make them a bid. Merchants were there from Rome, Athens and Macon, and all wanted the lines they carried, but I. N. Orr Co. was the only firm submitting a bid for all. They put in such a ridiculously low bid that they had no thought of its being ac cepted. Mr. I. N. Orr, jr., was in At lanta most of the past week invoicing the stock.” They will utilize both floors of both stores to display their pur chase, carrying their groceries and heavy supplies to the Kirby-Bohannon Hardware Co.’s basement during their sale. This entire stock will be put on sale by I. N. Orr Co. next Wednesday at 9 a. m., at about one-third their origi- cost. See circulars for special prices. Fond Mother—“Oh, Regirald! Reg inald ! I thought 1 told you not to play with your soldiers on Sunday.” Reginald—“But I call them the Sal vation Army on Sunday.” Miss Foot—“When I marry it shall be a brave hero who fears nothing.” Mr. Koot—“I’m sure it will.” Day ’Phone 1M Night’Phone 11 The Quality Of every drug, chemical or medicine in our store is Guaranteed Purity is always found here. Let us fill your prescriptions. REESE DRUG COMPANY Prescription Druggists, io Greenville Street NEWNAN, GA. Are to be found always at Swint’s. No disappointments nor substitutions there, and when you want your order fill ed in a jiffy call phone 54, then look down the street and you’ll see it coming. When j ou want goods fresh, that come in only yesterday, call him. Every body knows that he gets fresh goods every day in the year except Sunday. If you doubt this ask Elias Summers, who runs the dray line. In fact, everything is fresh, and also cheap, considering the high class of goods that he keeps. He receives each week from fifteen to twenty gallons of finest select oysters ever seen in Newnan. Also. pl< nt / of the San Juan bass—superior in flavor to almost any fish known. Of course, he also sells mullet; —indeed, his is the oldest mul let house in Western Georgia, and he st ID barrels and bar rels of them. SWINT’S, ’Phone 54. Messaline Silks. The stylish finish, soft and lustrous, in* solid shades and striped designs, $1.25 and $1 the yard. White Goods. Damasks, Madras, (in fig ures, cords,checks and stripes.) Lingerie Lawns, French Lawns, Persian Lawns, Wash Chiffons and Swiss. Potts & Parks The Leading Dress Goods House—Let us Show You. THE ADVANCE STYLES FOR SPRING. SILKS, WHITE GOODS AND TRIMMINGS FOR FINE DRESSES. EMBROIDERIES, LACES, NETS. Embroideries. Special values in fine Swiss Galloons, bands and panels. Let us show you and explain the use and application of these novelties. Potts & Parks Newnan, Ga. We Invite Your Inspection. Heavy Cambric Embroideries. Perfect work on best heavy Domestic—the kind that lasts. It’s up to you to examine them. Laces and Nets. Val Laces in French, round- thread or cluny, white or cream, all widths and any grade you wish. Cream, white, black or Persian, with bands to trim. Come Up and Get Your Premium! To the party holding ticket No. 587 will he pre sented the $60 Sewing Machine. Should no one bring up this number by Saturday, March (>, another drawing will he held. SEE OUR BIG LINE OF FURNITURE. Another Premium Offer Will Be Announced Next Week. Come Up and Get Your Premium! To the party holding ticket No. 271 will be pre sented the $15 Leather Rocker. Should no one bring up this number by Saturday, March 0, another drawing will be held. TICKLE your stomach with these choice MORSELS Berkshire boneless Hams, per pound, 17Jc. Picnic Hams, per pound, 12ic. Fresh Oatmeal ana Post Toasties. Heinz’s Sour Pickles, quart, 10c. Crackers, Candies, Fruits, Nuts. Also, a full line of kitchen ware. We sell a 1-gallon en amel ware coffee pot for 25c. 3-qt. pots for 30c.; washpans, 10c. Everything in this line cheap. Snuff, Tobacco and Cigars in a large and select assortment. L. A. Alsabrook. ’Phone 200 R. D. COLE MANUFACTURING CO. ESTABLISHED 1854. Building material of every description, moderately priced. Engines, Boilers, Corn Mills and Saw Mills. Tanks, Stand-pipes, Towers and Tanks—any any capacity, for any purpose, erected anywhere. Full and complete stock Mill Supplies and Belting. Estimates cheerfully furnished. Inquiries solicited, and will receive immediate attention. shape R. D.Cole Manufacturing Co 49-54 E. Broad St., Newnan, Ga. ’hone 14. Excursion Fares via Central of Georgia Railway Company. To Washington, D. C. — Accsunt Pres idential Inauguration March 4, 1909. Tickets on sale Feb. 28. March 1, 2 and 3, 1909. Final return limit March 10, 1909. Passengers must leave Washing ton not later than midnight of March 8, 1909. Mules, Horses, Buggies and Wagons. For cash or on time. Come to see me; I’m al ways at home. Jack Powell.