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I County News Items Intcrestintf Facts Gathered During the Week by Our Regular Correspondents. Mrs. B. .1. Barker, sr., who formerly resided here, died at Cooksville on the noth inst. She is survived by her hus band, six sons and two daughters. A good woman has gone to her reward. | May 26th. GRANTVILLE. It is our sad duty to chronicle the sudden death of Mr. N. O. Banks, which occurred here Saturday evening about 7 o’clock. He was stricken at his store two hours previous with a severe attack of acute indigestion. Medica 1 aid, and every help that could be sum moned, was of no avail. He was car ried home, and an hour later death re lieved him of his sufferings. He is survived by his wife and six children, beisdes many other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were con ducted at the Methodist church Mon day afternoon at 2 o’clock, by his pas tor, Rev. A. H. S. Bugg, assisted by Rev. Mr. Mixon and others. Mrs. I. N. Orr, jr., has returned to Newnan, after spending several days with her father, Capt. T. E. Zellars. Mrs. Sallie Humphries, Miss Bessie Humphries and Mr. Marion Humphries were called to Moreland Sunday to the bedside of their father and grandfath er, Mr. Jos. Murphy, who is critically j ill. Mrs. Sallie Nett Allen and little son, | Harold, of Pratt City, Ala,, are the guests of Mrs. Jas. Gilbert. Miss Etta Sims and Mr. Will Truitt, of Hogansville, were the guests Sunday afternoon of Miss Willie Mae Jeter. Mr. Pat Rhodes spent Wednesday in Montgomery. Mrs. J. R. Cotton spent Tuesday af ternoon in LaGrange. Mr. Ira Smith, of College Park, j spent Tuesday in Grantville. Mr. T. M. Zellars was in Atlnnta Tuesday. Miss Annie Lou Park has returned I from a pleasant visit to relatives at Greenville. Miss Lucile Barrow, of Lone Oak, spent Monday in Grantville. Mr. and Mrs. H. Abner Camp, of Moreland' spent several days this week with Capt. T. E. Zellars. Miss Sara Hopson returned Tuesday from a visit to Atlanta. Mr, Joe Stallings, of LaGrange, spent Sunday with Mr. Frank (’line. Misses Johnnie Lee Lester and Bes sie Humphries spent Friday afternoon in Moreland. | Miss Lucile Arnold, of Wesleyan Fe male College, is at home for the sum mer holidays; also, Mr. C. S. Colley, of the G. M. A., College Park. Miss Sunie Maude Hopson returned to-day from Lutherville, where she has been attending the commencement ex ercises. Mr. and Mrs. J. (). Albrighl and Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Whatley spent Sunday in Lutherville. Mrs. Phronie Bryant, who has been visiting Mrs. Jennie Bryant, left Wed nesday afternoon for LaGrange. Mrs. T. E. Culbreath, of Palmetto, spent Wednesday with her daughter, Mrs. E. B. Cotton. May 2lith. Kills to Stop the Fiend. The worst foe for twelve years of John Deye, of Gladwin, Mich., was a running ulcer. He paid doctors over $400 without benefit. Then Bucklen’s Arnica Salve killed the ulcer and cured him. Cures tever sores, boils, felons, eczema, salt rheum. Infallible for piles, burns, scalds, cuts and corns. Twenty-five cents at all druggists. WELCOME. Rev. F. J. Amis filled his appoint ment at Villa Rica Saturday and Sun day. Mr. Ben Wortham, of Glenloch, vis ited Sir. und Mrs, Floyd Millians re cently. ' Miss Camilla Rrown, of Glenloch, visited her uncle, Mr. T. A. Hutchens, recently. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Hutchens went down to Moreland Sunday. Mr, A. B. Story visited in Heard county Sunday. Mr. Will Amis is at work in Newnan for a few days with his brother, Mr. C. M. Amis. Mr. T. A. Hutchens and wife visited in Newnan Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. C. S. Story is through chopping cotton. He is a hustler from away back. Mr. Will Wood, our clever road su perintendent, is camping at Welcome this week. We are having too much rain, and some of our neighbors complain of hav ing too promising a hay crop. Corn is looking well. Some farmers in the Fourth district have not finished planting cotton yet. May 26th. Lived 152 Years. Win. Parr England’s oldest man married the third time at 120. worked in the fields until 132 and lived twenty years ionger People should be youth ful at Si . James Wright, of Spurlock. Ky., shows how to remain young. "1 feel just like a 16-year-old boy,” he writes, “after taking six bottles of Electric Bitters. For thirty years kid ney trouble made life a burden, but the first bottle ol this wonderful medi cine convinced me I had found the greatest cure on earth.” They're a godsend to weak, sickly, rundown or old people. Try them, See. at all drug gists. TURIN. Mr. Emmett Haynie is the ehampion snake-killer in this neck of the woods. | lie killed one Tuesday that measured six feet in length Mr. Nick Arnold’s horse ran away Sunday, tearing up the buggy. In the smash-up the horse received a severe cut on the leg, and came near bleeding to death. Miss Mary Jones closed her school at Sharpsburg last Friday with a picnic at Raymond. Miss Love Ingram has returned to Senoia, after spending several days with Turin friends. The Atlanta papers are trying to create a craze throughout the State for "good roads”—that is to say, good roads for Atlanta and the automobil- ists. While the country people desire good roads, they do not want them built for the mere pleasure of those who own automobiles. There are too many automobiles on our country roads now—so many, in fact, that people are afraid to venture out with their home turnouts. We simply dread the things, and can’t help it. If the rains continue the farms will soon be overrun with grass, for it is coming up as thick as the hair on a dog’s back. Quite a number from here attended the picnic at Warm Springs last Friday. Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Foster, Misses Lena Johnson and Elizabeth Walker and Messrs, it. T. Moses ar.d Clyde Walker went to Newnan to the per formance of “The Egyptian Princess” Friday evening. Miss Margaret Gay was the guest of Mrs. E. I,. Merrill, at Senoia, during the recent commencement. Miss Lena Johnson has closed a very successful school term here, with an excellent entertaiment Monday even ing, in which the pupils and Mrs. R. E. Foster’s music class took part. Fol lowing is the programme rendered— PROGRAMME. Prayer— Rev. I.. L. I.anilrum. Chorus, "Hurrah for School"—School. "Little Miss Van Winkle" A comedy in two acts. Instrumental solo, "Venetian Boat Song.” (Hen- chel) —Robt. Foster. Tableau, "He Loves me. lie Loves me Not."- Mar garet Powell. Instrumental solo. "Frisky Little Fireflies,” (Muir' Martha Shell. The Shepherds' Drill—School. Vocal solo, "Tlie Ginger Doll,” (Spaulding) — Dor othy Ingram. The Dwarf Dance. Instrumental solo, "The Miller and the Mill,” (Guy)— Miss Clara Haynie. "Riding," (Spaulding)— Action song for boys, j Vocal solo, "When Papa Calls, ’Get Up!’ ’’ —Robt. Foster. Ethiopian farce. "Here She Goes, and There She Goes"-- Two scenes. Instrumental solo, “Jingle Bells,” (Ferlrer) — Dor othy Ingram. Tableau, "A Free Smoke.” | "The Peak Sisters." I Violin solo. "Old Folks at Horne,” (Foster) —Dr. 1 R. E. Foster. Vocal solo. "Creep Mouse." (Many)—Martha Shell. Vocal duet. "Gathering Flowers in May," (Hurt) — Miss Shrdl and Mrs. Foster. "The GUI Maids’ Tea Party." Play, "Obstinacy”— Characters: "George.” Ama- ziah Moses. "Lizzie." Tom L. Hailey; "Robt, Austin,” Frrd Ingram: “Grace Austin," Eulu Bailey: "Mr. Kent." Robt. Johnson; "Mrs. Kent.” Clara Haynie. Voenl duet, "I Was Just Supposing.” (Hubbard) Misses Moses anti Shrdl. "Good Night March.” Turin, Ga.. May 26th. MORELAND. Rev. T. K. Kendall, jr.. preached a fine sermon at the Methodist church Sunday. Last Sunday Mr. Eugene Combs and Miss Pearl Herring went to LaGrange, where they were united in marriage They are stopping for the present with Mr. Combs' aunt, Mrs. J. B. Crane, at LaGrange. The bride’s girlhood days were spent at Sargent, hut since the death of her grandfather, Mr. Samuel Herring, she has been making her home in Moreland. The groom is an expert brick mason, and well thought of in the community. Miss Dnniel, of Carrollton, is with Mrs. H. A. Martin this week. Mr. Boyd Young has secured a good position in Atlanta, and is pleasing his employer. At an early hour Sunday morning Mr. Joe Murphy was stricken with pa ralysis, and has been unconscious since. His children have been summoned to his bedside. He is at the home of his son, Mr. J. I). Murphy. On the same day Mrs. John Denney suffered a par tial stroke of paralysis also. Miss Lily Reynolds, of Austell, is vis iting her sister, Mrs. W. A. Brannon. Mrs. J. C. Adams, who has been vis iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Carmical, returned to her home in At lanta this week. Mrs, Holmes, of Manchester, visited relatives here a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Colt- visited rel atives in Sharpsburg Sunday. Mrs. Margaret Bailey has returned from a visit to her son, Robert, at East Point. She also visited the family ot Mr. John Haynie at Rattle Hill, and found them doing well at truck farm ing. Rev. T. R. Kendall, jr., and family visited parishioners out east of More land last week. Miss Roniola Puckett entertained a few friends the other day. Mis-es Love Cnrwent. r and Blanche Wall.-m have returned from a visit to South Georgia ar.d Cedartown. I)r. T. W. Sewell, wife and son, and Mrs. I. R. Parker and son, of Newnan. visited here recently. Mrs. Gee. B. Rollins and little daugh ter are expected this week from Centu ry, Fla., on a visit to relatives here. Saler i McKay Is justified if goods are not as represented. We give you what you pay for. No kieks coming. ‘‘Beacon” Shoes for men combine value, style and ser vice. They show genuine cus tom style in every line and curve—Price $3. “Beacon” Special $3.50 Everything for the Sum- ' mer Man at Attrac tive Prices. I5PECIRL5I t at i t i t t t t t t i v5 j Marbury’s Furniture Store t t i t t t t t t “Fiber Rush” porch furniture;—nice lot in stock, and more on the road. Prices on these goods are right. C,We are showing some elegant dining-room furniture in golden oak and early English at greatly reduced prices. CParlor Tables, all kinds. Early English Rockers and Arm Chairs, covered in genuine Spanish leather—best quality. Chifforobes, oak and mahogany. Choice line reed Rockers cheap. Porch Rugs—rugs all sizes. Fine line Art-Squares--(our prices on these are very low.) CTveep your eye on this space for the next thir ty days. We are going to save you some money on your furniture purchases. We will do it now. C,Have your pictures framed at our store. Best equip ment in town for producing high-class work in this line. Give us a call. We will please you, or refund your money. Yours for square and honest dealing, Marbury’s Furniture Store, No. 9 Greenville Street. U Made Right and Guaranteed Our New Style 1909 Top Buggy FOR $49.50, OUR PRICE Sater it McKay Gents' Furnishings j The bodies and seats are ironed prop- 5 erly, making them strong and durable, j Has a patent guaranteed fifth wheel. I Has screwed rim wheels and triple braced shafts. You would have to see this buggy j and compare it to realize just the bar gain we are offering. It is neat and attractive and has the lasting qualities. I. N. ORR COMPANY “Best of Everything in Hardware” <L Something new. made of the best hard wood, and easily cleaned. These refrigera tors were bought direct from the factory in Michigan. For that reason we can give you the best at the price of* the cheapest. Be sure to see our line before you buy. The “Frezo” Ice Cream Freezer is one of the best on the mark.t. We have a full line. The “Frost King" freezer is another of the best. It requires v<ry little ice, and is very popular. A big line of Water Coolers, Ice Picks, Ice Shavers, Lemonadtj Glasses and Lemon Squeezers. The best line of Screen Doors and Win dows in the city. •CftoWJGR KMw-Bohannon fidw. Co. ssss w s ssss s ssss w w w w w wwww w w w I % N TTTTTTT I N I N I N I N N N T N N NEWNAN’S BEST-KNOWN GROCER Announces that he has now in stock a big lot of the best Patent Flour to be found in the city. He bought this be fore the recent rise, which enables him to sell at about old prices. He can save you money on flour. He is also receiving by every express fresh shipments of vegetables from South Georgia and Florida. Also, trop ical fruits of all kinds. When you want a fresh, sweet Ham at 15c. to 16c. per pound, call on him. Or, if you want a fine, well-cured Shoulder of meat at 10c., he can furnish that also. We get by express on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays fresh shipments of Mullet and mixed fish; also, Spanish Mackerel at 10c. per pound. A new shipment of keg and bottled Pickles just received; also, a fresh lot of Olives and Olive Oil; also, a fresh lot of canned Peaches, both pie and dessert, in 3-pound cans; also, canned Blackberries, and Asparagus Tips;—in fact, every thing else that’s fitten to eat. Telephone Fifty-four DO IT NOW If you need a Freezer, Refrigerator. Ice Chest, Water Cooler, Fly Trap, Fly Fan, Lawn Mower, Rubber Hose, Po tato Bug Sprayer, Fish Basket, or an Oil Stove to cook with during the hot weather, get it now and have the use of it for the whole season. Don’t bother about looking around for the best or cheapest; we did that, and will give you the benefit of our experience. See our line of Aluminum Cooking Utensils. Johnson Hardware Co. Telephone 81. Newnan, Ga. DR. M. S. ARCHER, Luthersville, Ga. All calls promptly filled, day or night. Diseases of children a specialty. TH03. J. JONES, Physician and Surgeon. Office on HliBcock street, near public square. Residence next door to Virginia House DR. F. I. WELCH, Physician. Office No. 9 Temple avenue, opposite public school building. ’Phone L?4. DR. T. B. DAVIS, Physician and Surgeon. Office—Sanatorium building. Office 'phone 5 1 cal!: residence 'phone 5—2 calls. W. A. TURNER, Physician and Surgeon. Special attention given to surgery ar.d diseases of women. Office lit . Sp ring street. ThoneZdO TO MY FRIENDS. I have moved my Shoe Shop to 19 E. Broad street, where I shall be glad to serve my friends and patrons promptly when they need any work in my line I use none but best materials, do hon est work, and charge reasonable prices Try me. G. C. PITMAN. Libel for Divorce. GEORGIA—Coweta County: Annie Kelly \ Libel for Divorce, in Coweta Su; Most* "kelly. ' rior Court. March Term, 190:). To the defendant, Mose Kelly : You arc hen required, in person or by attorney, to be a: d ai> pear at the next term of the Superior ' ■ irt «>'- said county, to be held on the first Monday .1 ' • n- teniber, l , *o , ..l, then ar.d there to answer the i aij* T - •• in an action of libel for divorce; a~, in default, thereof, the Court will proceed thereon ns t justice may appertain. Witness the Honorable R. VV. Freeman, Jude of taid Cour .. this 17th day of May. 1**‘ 1_. TURNER. Clerk.