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I County News Items Interesting Facts Gathered During the Week by Our Regular Correspondents. GRANTVILLE. Rev. A. II. S. liugg filled his regular appointment at the Methodut church Sunday morning, lion. S. E. Leigh gave an interesting talk on missions at the evening hour. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gilbert spent Sunday afternoon in Lutherville. Mr. I.ovic Sewell, of Newnan, was with his parents, Mr. and Mr. R. I. Sewell, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Perryman has returned to At lanta, after spending several days with her sister, Mrs. J. D. Moreland. B Miss Corinne Holloway visited friends at Moreland Sunday. She was accom panied home by Miss Willie Pike. Miss Etta. Simms and Mr. Will Truitt,'of llogansville, spent Sunday with Miss Willie Jeter. Mr. J. E. Dean and daughter, Ella, and Mrs. J. H. Gilbert spent Friday afternoon in Newnan. Mr. J. R. Cotton was in Atlanta Monday. Misses Annie Lester, Sara Hopson and Gordie Hopson spent a few days in Atlanta the past week. Messrs. L. P. Bryant and D. Y. Bry ant were called to the bedside of their mother in Carroll county the first of the week. We regret to learn that she is seriously ill. Miss Florrie Nall has returned to Lone Oak, after spending several days with Miss Johnnie Lee Lester. Mrs. S. E. Leigh was in LaGrange Monday afternoon. Mrs. I. N. Orr, jr., of Newnan, vis ited homefolks Friday afternoon. Mr. John Hemphill, of White Oak, spent Monday with friends here. Mrs. W. A. Ward, of Atlanta, spent several days with her father, Capt. T. E. Zeliars, the past week. Mrs. Clark Simms and little daugh ter are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. It. Cotton. Prof. S. P. MeElroy, Miss Mattie Luck and Mr. Uobt. Ihigg attended the county teachers’ institute at Newnan Saturday. b Mr. Eunice Lambert, of Louise, spent Sunday with Grantville friends. Rev. Claude Grimes, of Handy, was here Saturday afternoon. Mr. 1. C. Lester spent Tuesday in Sharhsburg. Mr. and Mrs. II. A. Camp, of More land, visited relatives here last week Several of our young people attended the singing at Lutherville Sunday af ternoon. Messrs. W. A. Bohannon, D. C. Ow ens and T. R. Fuller were in Atlanta Sunday and Monday. Miss Lydn Cleveland and Mr. Lowndes Sadler went up to Newnan Saturday. Mrs. 11. C. Arnall, jr., of Newnan, was a recent guest of Mrs. W. G. Sad ler. Rev. W. J. I). Upshaw and wife, of East Point, are at the home of Mr. and Mr. W. J. Fuller. Miss Mildred Sewell left last week for Atlanta, where she will take a bus iness course in the Southern Short hand and Business College. March 10th. WELCOME. Give Welcome a railroad and she will do the rest. Come out to our Sunday-school every Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock and bring your friends along with you. Mr. J. B. Hutchens and daughter, Miss Hattie, are working for a few days with the popular firm of 1. N. Orr Co., at Newnan, during the lat ter’s great sale. Mrs. G. L. Hutchens is on the sick list at this writing. Mr. W. R. Cole, of Madras, visited the family of Mr. W. S. Tate Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Tate are happy over the arrival of a fine boy. Mr. Ed Copeland had the misfortune to lose his fine buggy horse last week. Our section was visited by a severe rain and electrical storm Tuesday night, which did considerable damage. Lightning struck our telephone line and put it out of commission tempera lily, several instruments having been burned out. The bolt which struck the line also entered the houses of Messrs. J. M. Boone and B. H. Dial on the wire, and not only gave the inmates a had scare, but did some damage. For tunately no one was hurt. While hauling logs to the saw-mill this morning Mr. Henry Hutchens was painfully hurt. Toe wagon capsized and he was thrown out. As he fell he was caught by one of the logs, which rolled over him and pinioned him to the ground. He remained in this posi tion perhaps twenty minutes before he was extricated. Although severely bruised, no bones were broken. March 10th. Mrs. Knicker—“Do you think a camel can pass through the eye of a needle?” Mr. Knicker—“Dunno. Do you think the eye of a needle can pass through a button hole?” TURIN. The Turin Baptist church had two accessions by letter last Sunday. Mr. Sam Summers, of Cordele, is visiting relatives here this week. We regret to learn of the serious ill ness of Mr. Ben Weldon. He is suffer ing from an attack of peritonitis. If stock are dying from eating shipped corn and oats, as has been sta ted in some quarters, it is another strong argument why farmers should plant a larger acreage in grain this year, thus not only raising their own supplies, but protecting their stock as well. Stock are badly abused by negro tenants anyway, and when feed of an inferior quality is added to abuse, we may expect our horses and mules to die. Our oldest inhabitants cannot recall a winter when there was so much thun der and lightning as we have expe rienced the past two or three months. We are glad to know that the good people of Heard county are at last to have a railroad. Miss Annie Harris, who has been vis iting her brother, Mr. J. C. Harris, in the Third district, has returned home. Miss Julia Harris is spending the week in Turin. Mrs. R. T. Carpenter, of the Third district, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Fred Hunter. Miss Emma Shell is visiting Mrs. W. S. Gaines at LaGrange. Miss Nora Rage, who has been ill, is improving. Mrs. John Garmical and children have returned from a visit to her fath er’s near Gridin. Miss Fannie Butts is now with the Dominick Mercantile Co. This firm will soon open up a line of new and up- to-date millinery and dress goods. The infant child of Mr. J. G. Brock, which has been quite sick, is better. March 10th. It Saved His Leg. “All thought I’d lose my leg,” writes J. A. Swenson, Watertown, Wia. “Ten years of eczema, that 15 doctors could not cure, had at last laid me up. Then Bueklen’s Arnica Salve cured it sound and well.” Infallible for Skin Erup tions, Eczema, Salt Rheum, “ Boils. Fever Sores, Burns, Scalds, Cuts and Files. 25c. at all druggists. MADRAS. Mr. W. B. Cook was ip Atlanta Mon day and Tuesday on business. Mr. and Mrs. 0. B. Hayes, of New nan, spent Sunday with relatives here, and was acompanied home by Mrs. L. Smith and Miss Florrie Wilson, who will spend the week with Mrs. Hayes. On account of the inclement weather we had no services at Jones Chapel Saturday. Sunday being a beautiful day, quite a large congregation assem bled to greet Rev. Ed Lovern, of Newnan, who filled the pulpit at 11 o’clock, preaching an instructive ser mon. Mrs. W. R. Cole is spending the week at Welcome with her daughter, Mrs. W. S. Tate. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brooks, of New nan, spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Fannie Hyde. Mrs. Maude Sewell, of Adfanta, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. C. Her ring. Dr. and Mrs. L. M. McGee attended services Sunday at the Presbyterian church in Newnan. Misses Mattie Bowen and Lillian Burpee and Messrs. Ed Lovern and W. L. Moody, all of Newnan, attended ser vices here Sunday, and were guests at the home of Mr. W. T. Moore. Mr. Errett Hyde spent Sunday very pleasantly at the home of Miss Sara Truitt, near Hogansville. Mrs. J. C. Attaway, of Newnan, is the guest this week « Mrs. John Bri- mer. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Powell, of New nan, were in Madras Sunday afternoon. Miss Ruby Cates has returned home, after spending several days in Newnan with Miss Hattie Whittemore. March 10th. Near Death in Big Pond. It was a thrilling experience to Mrs. Ida Soper to face death. “For years a severe lung trouble gave me intense suffering,” she writes, “and several times nearly caused my death. All remedies failed and doctors said 1 was incurable. Then Dr. King’s New Dis covery brought quick relief and a cure so permanent that 1 have not been troubled in twelve years.” Mrs. Soper lives in Big Pond, Pa. It works won ders in Coughs and Colds, Sore Lungs, Hemorrhages, I.aGrippe, Asthma, Croup, Whooping Cough and all Bron chial affections. 50c. and $1. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all drug gists. Excursion Fares via Central of Georgia Railway Company. To Louisville, Ky.—Account South ern Electrical and Industrial Exposi tion, April 12-2'4, 1909. Tickets on sale April 11, 12, 19 and 20. 1909, good to leave Louisville returning not later than April 26, 1909. For full information in regard to to tal rates, schedules, etc., apply to nearest ticket agent. HANDY. Miss Essie Jackson, accompanied by Misses Pearl Wilson, Ruth Crain and Lillian Moore, spent the week-end with her homefolks, Mrs. Ed Lyle returned Sunday to her home in Carrollton, afteu- spending several days with her brother, Mr. Po sey Davis. Mr. G. A. Boynton spent Monday and Tuesday in Carrollton. Mrs. Ben Wortham spent Saturday | and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kidd. Mr. Sam Saxon spent Sunday in At lanta. Miss Letha Starr spent the week end with relatives and friends at Han dy. Mrs. Bruce Jackson is visiting at Mr. Taylor Jackson’s. Miss Letha Starr and Miss Newell Wiggins dined Sunday with Miss Stan ley, at Dr. Jackson’s. Dr, and Mrs. J. C. Jackson visited Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Melson, at Cooks- ville, Sunday afternoon. Rev. F. J. Amis filled his regular appointment at Elim on Saturday and Sunday. He spent Saturday night at the home of Mr. Wiggins. Miss Eddie Linderman has returned to her home at Welcome, after spend ing some time with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Moseley. We are glad to learn that Mr. Posey Davis is able to be out again, after his late illness. Dr. D. S. Reese, of Lowell, visited Mr. Posey Davis one day last week. Miss Florrie Stanley spent Wednes day night with Miss Effie Kidd. The entertainment given by the pu pils of Elim school Friday night was greatly enjoyed by all present. The stage was beautifully decorated in ev ergreens and cut flowers, All the chil dren did well, showing that they had been well and carefully trained. Miss Letha Starr aided by giving some fine music, and Miss Lucile Lovelady a rec itation. March 10th. TREMENDOUS WORLD’S GREATEST PURCHASE McCollum. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hines and infant, of the Second district, spent several days last week with friends and rela tives at McCollum, Palmetto and Bap tist Rest. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lee, of Goodes, spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Hines and baby, of Baptist Rest, spent Sunday with the family of Mr. W. D. Banks. Mrs. Charlie Park and little sons are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. McCollum, at Tallapoosa. Miss Ora Copeland spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. R. Copeland, near Newnan. Mrs. J. A. Phillips and daughter, Miss Mina Phillips, spent Monday with Mrs. Floyd Lee, near Goodes. Messrs. Parks, Hembree, West and Phillips are attending court in Newnan this week. Miss Willie Bagwell, of Newnan, is spending awhile with her sister, Mrs. Willie Phillips. Mrs. Maggie Haynes and little son are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis West, at Newnan. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harper and chi. dren spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Phillips. “ Miss* Mae Hembree spent several days last week with rel atives at Pal metto. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Posey and chil dren spent Sunday wi th relatives at this place. Mr. and Mrs. J. A . Phillips spent Friday in Newnan. Mr. J. E. Banks and sister. Miss Lillie Banks, attended prayer-meeting at Madras Sunday night. The candy-pulling given by Mr. and Mrs. I.noney West Saturday nfteht was enjoyed by a large number of young people. Mr. and Mrs. Will Michael and chil dren spent Sunday with the family of Mr. W. J. Hembree. March 10th. The Public Benefits The public of Newnan and vicinity will benefit greatly by “The World’s Greatest Purchase” made by I. N. Orr Co., Newnan’s progressive merchants, of “The Famous” (one of Atlanta’s leading dry goods stores) entire $50,000 stock, and the Eiseman & Weil stock, (bought by I. N. Orr Co. some time ago.) These stocks will be puton sale at a sacrifice such as the public of Newnan and sur rounding territory have never seen before, or will ever see again. I. N. Orr Co. say the entire stock will be sold at 33 cents on the dollar. At these prices the whole stock should be sold out inside of seven days’ time. It is a sale which the public have a chance to attend about once in a lifetime. And the people of Newnan and vicinity will no doubt take advantage of this grand opportunity to secure for themselves wearing apparel at about 33 cents on the dollar. I. N. Orr Co. inform us they have engaged fifty extra salespeople, in order to serve the vast crowds who will attend this gigantic and most terrific sacrifice sale. We bespeak for this sale a tremendous business, as “The Famous” and the Eiseman & Weil stocks are both practically new and clean. Thousands of people will be attracted to Newnan to attend this sale, as the public well know when they are getting bargains, and are always ready to save themselves two- thirds on their purchases whenever the opportunity presents itself. Merchants wishing to purchase portions of this stock will please call be tween the hours of 8 and 9 A. M., as all other hours will be devoted to the im mense crowds of people who will wish to buy this stock out at retail. I. N. Orr Co.’s store in Newnan is now closed in order to get the entire stock invoiced, and every article marked down to the lowest possible limit, in order to sell out the stock rapidly. The store will not be open for business until the opening day of this “World’s Greatest Purchase Sale,” which starts Satur day, March 13, at 9:30 A. M. Let all who possibly can take advantage of this tremendous sale, and secure their share of the many grand bargains that will be offered. At the prices we understand this stock will be sold at, the entire stocks should melt away like snow before a midday sun. The opening clay of this big sale, Saturday, March 13, at 9:30 A, M., will be a collossal event. The public will snap up the bargains quickly. In justice to yourself you cannot afford to miss this great sale. Drop everything; make your arrangements to be there. Remember the opening day, Saturday morning, March 13, at 9:30 o’clock. If you value money-saving, prepare accordingly. “The Famous” dry goods stock and the Eiseman & Weii men’s furnishings and clothing stock are now in the hands of I. N. Orr Co., and will positively be closed out in seven days at 33 cents on the dollar. 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 you 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, plenty 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 iu Western Georgia, and he sells barrels and bar rels of them. SWINT’S, ’Phone 54. Monarch and Cluett Shirts $1.00 and $1.50 SIZES—16, 16 1-2, 17, 17 1-2 and 18 69c I. N. ORR COMPANY Marbury’s Furniture Store, Our Recent Drawing John H. Dunlap, of Rocky Mount, held ticket No. 271, which drew the $15 Leather Rocker. Resulted As Follows: The second drawing for the Sew ing Machine was held on March 0, and No. 1114 was drawn. The party holding this number will get the ma chine. If not called for by March 20 another drawing will be held. Our Next Grand Premium Offer, Beginning Now, Includes Five Prizes 1. Finest Felt Mattress. 2. Handsome Parlor Pedestal. 3. Fine Axminister Rug. 4. Reed Rocker. 5. Fine Picture. Coupons with each $1 purchase or $2 paid on account. Our plan is a hummer, and our goods satisfy. Come to see us. We will save you money. Marbury’s Furniture Store, No. 9 Greenville Street.