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NEWNAN, FRIDAY, MAR. 19
Official Organ of Coweta County.
Jab. E. Drown. Thob. S. I'ahrott,
B DOWN & P A It K OTT,
Editors and Pubmbhers.
TARIFF
TINKERIN'! IN
GUESS.
CON-
President Taft Bent to Congress on
Tuesday last a message designating
the subjects of legislation which he de
sires considered at the extra session.
The message is as follows :
“To the Senate and Mouse of Repre
sentatives: 1 have convened the Con
gress in extra session in order to en
able it to give immediate consideration
to the revision of the Dingley tariff
act. Conditions affecting production,
manufacture, and business generally,
have so changed in the last twelve
years as to require a readjustment and
revision of the import duties imposed
by that act, which, with the other
sources of Covornment revenue, does
nol furnish income enough to pay the
authorized expenditures. Ry July 1
next the excess of expenses over re
ceipts for the current fiscal year will
equal 1(1100,000.000.
“The successful party in t.hT late
election is pledged to a revision of the
tariff. The country, and the business
community especially, expect it. The
prospect of a change in the rates of
import duties always causes a suspen
sion or halt iii business, because of the
uncertainty as to the changes to be
made, and their effect. It is therefore
of the highest importance that the new
bill should be agreed upon and passed
with as much speed as possible, consis
tent with its due and thorough consid
eration.
“For these reasons I have deemed
the present to be an extraordinary oc
casion. within the meaning of the Con
stitution, justifying and requiring the
calling of an extra session.
' In my inaugural address I stated in
a summary way the principles upon
which, in my judgment, the revision of
tariff should proceed, and indicated at
least one new source of revenue that
might be properly resorted to in order
to avoid a future deficit. It is not
necessary to repeat what 1 then said.
“I venture to suggest that the vital
business interests of the country re
quire that the attention of the Con
gress at this session be chiefly devoted
to the consideration of the new tariff
bill, and that the less time given to
other subjects id' legislation at this ses
sion, the belter for the country.”
A new tariff bill was reported from
the Ways and Means Committee on
Wednesday, and the measure is now
before Congress for its action. Al
though the bill places many articles
on the free list that are now heavily
taxed, and reduces the tariff on others,
the measure is not regarded with fa
vor by a majority of the Democratic
members, and it is certain to bring on
a lengthy and heated debate. It is im
possible to tell, therefore, just what
chape the hill will assume when it has
run the gauntlet of the House and Sen
ate and is finally sent to the President
for his approval.
Hon. (I. Gunhy Jordan, of Columbus,
who has been spoken of as a probable
candidate for Governor next year, dis
poses of the rumor in the following
terse statement, viz: “Governor-elect
Grown has not yet gone into office, and
when he does he will have two years to
serve. It is veiV likely that he will be
renominated at the end of his term and
elected, and that will throw the oppos
ing candidate four years away from
the office. A man can lie down and
sleep and sober up several times before
the four years are gone. ” There is no
question but that Mr. Jordan would
make a splendid Governor, his frank
disavowal of any present ambition to
the contrary notwithstanding, and
there are many people in this section
of the State who would be glad to help
him to the office if he should conclude
some day to try for it.
LOCAL OVERFLOW.
The recommendation of the late
grand jury regarding the importance
of bridging the Chattahoochee at
Moore’s ferry has been very favorably
commented upon by many of our citi
zens, not only as to its desirability, but
also as to the fairness and feasibility
of the plan proposed. If Coweta and
Carroll would unite in the undertaking
the cost to each county would not ex
ceed seven or eight thousand dollars,
and arrangements could be made to pay
the contractor in easy installments—
say one-fourth upon the completion of
the contract, and the remaining three-
fourths in three annual installments
These payments could be met without
the least trouble or embarrassment,
and both counties would be benefited.
ThereJ? not a public bridge across the
Chattahoochee nearer than Roswell- a
distance of sixty miles from Moore’s
ferry. _____________
An Explanation oj Our Clover Dap
Sale. It sometimes happens with us,
as with every merchant, that we have
an accumulation of odds and ends of
merchandise that we can afford to dis
pose of at very low prices, provided it
does not take up too much of our time.
In inaugurating these "Clover Day
Sales” it is our idea to devote a spe
cial day from time to time to just such
“housecleanirufc” The goods are cheap,
but we can atrord to sell them that
way, if we can get rid of them without
interfering too much wilik the regular
course of our business. We hope to
make these “Clover Day Sales” a reg
ular feature, so that a simple notice
from us that a certain dav will be
“Clover Day” will meet with a ready
response. Come in Monday and help
us “clean house.”
P. F. Cuttino Co.
Monday afternoon two colored boys,
Ed Reese, (aged 14,) and Theodore
Reese, (aged '>,*) went hunting in the
woods about four miles east of town.
They stopped to rest, and while resting
(lie older boy, who had been carrying
the gun, laid it down across a brush-
heat). For the purpose of toying with
the firearm, it is supposed, the younger
boy, who was on the opposite side of
the brush pile, reached across and
caught hold of the muzzle of the gun
and pulled it towards him. In doing
so the hammer caught on a twig and
the weapon was discharged, the entire
load of shot entering the boy’s side and
causing death almost instantly. Cor
oner Cook held an inquest Tuesday
morning, but all the evidence as well
as the circumstances went to show that
the killing was accidental, and a ver
dict was rendered accordingly.
Death of Mrs. Lynch Turner.
After many weeks of suffering Mrs.
Lynch Turner passed away Friday
night. The announcement of her death
caused the deepest sorrow in the com
munity, and among her closer friends
those who had known and loved her
from childhood — the event was la
mented as a personal bereavement.
She was an estimable woman, warm
hearted and loyal in her friendships,
and religiously faithful to her duties as
wife and--mother. Recalling her many
lovable traits, and remembering her
beautiful life, it is not surprising that
her death should be so widely and so
sincerely mourned.
Besides her husband and one young
daughter, she is survived by her moth
er. Mrs. Ellin Faver. a brother, Mr.
John D. Favor, of LaGrange and three
sisters Mrs. 1'. L. Camp, Miss Kate
Faver and Miss Jewel Faver, dll of this
city.
The funeral took place Sunday after-
noonjat 3 o’clock, from the First Baptist
church, and was largely attended. Ser
vices were conducted by Rev. J. F.
Singleton, assisted by all the ministers
of the city, after which the remains
were laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery.
A decision of interest to farmers of
the State was handed down a few days
ago bv the Supreme C >urt. If confirms
the constitutionality of the Act of
1901 as amended in 1003. by which it is
made a criminal and civil offense for a
farm hand, tenant or cropper under
contract to he lured away before such
contract expires. The law was passed
to protect farmers from the instability
of negro labor, being a companion Act
to the one making it a crime for a
farm hand to quit a contract after de
riving benefit therefrom.
The annual statement of the Tobacco
Trust shows that the surplus, after the
payment of preferred dividends, was
$18,550,334, equal t' 46.9 per cent, on
the $40.24.2,400 common stock, which
compares with 12.4 per cent in 1907.
After th*' payment of $13,079,780 on
the common stock, the surplus remain
ing brought the total surplus up to $38,-
026,261. There was an increase of as
sets in 1908 of $7,6826,00, making a
total of $282,150,571.
A young man of Columbus commit
ted suicide the other clay by swallow
ing a mixture of carbolic acid and coca
cola. The despondent youth might have
saved himself the trouble of mixing
these potent poisons if he hadn't been
in such a hurry to shuttle off his cares.
Coca cola would, in time, have done
the work just as effectively.
The world is growing neither better
nor worse, but the people in it —well,
that’s another story.
“The Three Chauffeurs."
On Friday evening next, (26th inst.,)
at the auditorium, a bright and inter
esting comedy, “The Three Chauf
feurs,” will be presented by the young
people ol' Newuan, under the direction
of Miss Inez Watson. The scene of the
play is at a house party of girls, whose
antics cause them to become involved
in a ludicrous situation, arising from
the mistaken identity of the three
chauffeurs, one of whom is a married
man, the host, of the house party.
The proceeds of the performance will
be used for the purchase of an up-to-
date electric clock for the Newnan
public schools. Tlie cast of the play is
as follows :
£ “Kitty Kennedy,” (the mimick-
5 ing girl,)—Miss Louise Gear
'S reld.
a
u “Harry Spencer,” (the host,) —
% O. W. Passbvunt.
H “Marvin Hunter,” (a lively
J young man) — Maurice Spor.-
ir cler.
“Mrs. Harry Spencer,” (hostess of
the house party)- Miss Frances Her
ring.
"Gertrude Castleton,” (masquerad
ing as Melindy l’ike, a country bump
kin) Miss Lida Brown.
“Betty Marshall,” (the sentimental
girl) Miss Nellie Brown.
"Lois Drummond, ’ (the girl with a
fad) A iss Georgia Atkinson.
"Jane Armstrong,” (the hungry
girl) Miss Ruby Lovejoy.
“Lucile Beverly,” (the college girl)
Miss Nell Pinson.
"Minta Morris,” (the primping girl)
-Miss Milton Keith.
“Eugenia Allen,” (the giggling girl)
—Miss Susie Martin.
“Mary Smith,” (the practical- girl)
-Miss Louise Atkinson.
“Patience Primrose,” (the studious
girl) Miss Christine Cole.
"Mrs. Spencer,” (the mother-in-law)
—Mrs. .1. V. Thomson.
"Lieut. Beverly Churchill, U. S. A.”
—Frank Orr.
“Norah,” (the cook) Miss Frances
Farmer.
"Annie,” (the maid)—Miss Henri-
ette Strickland.
Reserved seats, 50c. ; general admis
sion, 3oc.
According to the Assistant Secretary
of the Treasury internal revenue re
ceipts in the South have fallen off'
amazingly since State prohibition laws
were enacted in this section of the
country. It is some satisfaction to
know, however, that what the Govern
ment is losing in taxis the people are
saving and applying to better uses.
“The Deestrick Skule."
The “Deestrick Skule,” as pre
sented at the auditorium Tuesday even
ing, was about the best show Newnan
has enjoyed since the war. The house
was packed, and the audience was in
an uproar of merriment from the mo
ment the curtain rose until it went
down on the closing scene. The proud
and anxious mother, "Mrs, Honey
suckle,” (Mrs. Tollie Kirby,) the gig
gling girl, (Miss Carrie Bigham,) the
“cry baby,” (Mrs. Garland Jones,)
the fidgety girl, (Miss Lizzie Arnold,)
the lovesick girl, (Mrs. W. Y. Atkin
son,) the much worried sister and her
young “buddy,” (Miss Mary Goodrum
and Jack Powell, jr.,) the twins, (Mrs.
Peter Murphey and Mrs. Olive Berry
Lee,) the stuttering boy, (Tollie Kir
by), the smalt boy, (Dan Manget,)
Howard Glover’s composition on the
“hoss,” Harvey North’s composition
on “cats,” Mrs. Mac Manley’s soulful
essay on “the cow,” Tom Carpenter’s
eloquent oration on “The Boy That
Stood on the Burning Deck,’’ Earnest
Powel’s unquenchable thirst, “Doc”
Norris’ labored efforts to master his
primer lesson, Miss Annie I.izaie Wide-
ner’s vocal solo and her cute encore,
and Billy McBride’s general cussed
ness—all went to make up an enter
tainment which, for variety and di-
vertisement. left nothing to bo desired.
The roie of teacher was assumed by
Bob Stanford, who met a difficult situ
ation with as much courage and digni
ty as could have been expected under
the circumstances, and whose amiabil
ity in the presence of the school com
mittee was only exceeded by his irasci
bility during school hours. Other
promising “skollers” not mentioned
above were Mrs. Lon Norris, Mrs. Dan
Manget, Mrs. Earnest rowel, Mrs.
Dave Cuttino, Miss Annie Powell,
Miss Louise Peddy, Bob Lovejby, Jim’
Baxley, Oliver Wendell Passavant, and
L. Carpenter. The school committee
was composed of Mike Powell, Bill
Post, Ben Kirby, “Bob” Mann find Ed
Cole.
The entertainment was given under
the auspices of the ladies of tha First
Methodist church, and we understand
that the net receipts were about $300.
Half of this amount went to Miss Bat-
taile, under whose direction the play
was produced. There have been so
many requests from people who did
not go out Tuesday evening, as well
as from others, that the ladies are con
sidering the advisability of repeating
the entertainment on Friday night, April
If this should be done there will be
complete change of programme, and
the "skule” enrollment will show a
number of new “skollers.”
BOONE-STRIPLING COMPANY
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It is our household cure-all—our doc
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Men are to be judged by where they
are going rather than by whence they
came.
New Advertisements.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
GEORGIA—Cowet a County:
Notice is herebv given to all creditors of the esv
tale of Harriet Matilda Ashley, late of said count j;
deceased, to render an account of their demands t;>
within the time prescribed by law, properly
made out; and all persons indebted to said do
ceased are hereby requested to make immediatj
payment to the undersigned. This Mttrch 15, 190b
Prs. fee, $3.75. J. B. ASHLEY.
Administrator with will annexed of Harriet Ma
tilda Ashley.
Legal Notices.
Letters of Administration.
GEORGIA—Coweta County: »
J. H. Hyde having applied to the Court of Ordi
nary of said county for letters of administration on
state of Marthalyn Hyde, deceased, all per
sons concerned are required to show cause in said
t by the first Monday in April next, if any*
they can, why said application should not be
gum ted. This March S, HX)9. Prs. fee. $3.
PERDUE. Ordinary.
A S SOON AS
you’re ready
to take up
the question of a
spring suit, you’ll
find us ready with
a great line of
Hart Schaffner
& Marx
fine goods. You
can bring any idea
about suit - style
that’s on your
mind, and we will
match it here with
a smart, snappy
model from these
best makers in the
world.
HART SCHAFFNER & MARX SUITS $16.50 to $30
Other Good Clothes $10 to $15
This store is the home of Hart Schaffner & Marx Cothes.
You won’t have
any real idea of the
excellence of our
showing until you
come in and see;
new models, new
colorings and
weaves; fine blue
and black goods.
Letters of Administration. ,
GEORGIA—Coweta County:
II. Hyde having applied to the Court of Ordi-
• of ' Aid county for letters of administration de
bonis non, with the will annexed, on the estate of
Henry Hyde, deceased, all persons concerned are
required to show cause in said Court by the first
iday in April next, if any they can, why said
application should not bo granted. This March £,
1909. Prs. fee S3. L. A. PERDUE. Ordinary.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
GEORGIA-Coweta County :
All persons having demands against the estate
of Mrs. Lavana Kirby, late of said county, de
ceased. are hereby notified to render in their de
mands to the undersigned according to law; and
all persons indebted to said estate are required to
make immediate payment. This March 4, 1909.
~ .fee $3.75. MISS IN A KIRBY,
Executrix.
To Whom It May Concern.
GEORGIA -Coweta County:
The estate of Mrs. E. C. Saxon, late of said coun
ty. deceased, being unrepresented, and not likely
to be represented, all persons concerned are re
quired to show cause in the Court of Ordinary of
said county, on the first Monday in April next,
why such administration should not be vested in
the County Administrator. This March 4. 1909.
Prs. fee, $3. L. A. PERDUE. Ordinary,
and ex-ofticio Clerk Court of Ordinary.
Letters of Administration.
GEORGIA—Coweta County :
C. D. and E. M. Grimes having applied to the
Court of Ordinary of said county for letters of ad
ministration de bonis non. with the will annexed,
pn the estate of Calvin Grimes, deceased, all per
sons concerned are required to show cause in said
I Court by the first Monday in April next, if any
! they can. why '-aid application should not be
j granted. This March 1.1909. Prs. fee, $3.
L. A. PERDUE. Ordinary.
Application for Leave to Sell.
G EORG1 A—Cow eta Coun ty :
T. E. Rawls, County Administrator, as adminis
trator of the estate of Ike Hill, (col..) deceased,
having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said
county for leave to sell the lands of said deceased,
all persons concerned are required to show cause
in said Court by the first Monday in April next, if
any they can. why said application should not be
granted. This March 4. 1909. Prs. fee, $3.
L. A. PERDUE. Ordinary.
Letters of Administration.
GEORGIA-Coweta County:
Leroy Cauley, of the county of Muscogee, said
State, having applied to the Court of Ordinary of
said county for letters of administration on the es
tate of Uoxie Cauley, deceased, all persons con
cerned are required to show cause in said Court
by the first Monday in April next, if any they can.
why said application should not be granted. This
March 4. 1909. Prs. fee, $3.
L A. PERDUE. Ordinary.
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