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JOHN B. STETSON COMPANY Your choice of “John b. Hats at $2. STETSON” “John B. stetson” your choice of the make at $2. Young Men's Straw Hats—Special, $1. I r c:jgr^ Extra Special in Stiff Hats. Worth up to $2 at $1. AN UNUSUAL HAT SALE Beginning Saturday, June 5, we w ill put on sale about 200 Men’s and Bovs’ Fine Fur and Straw Hats, in all the late colors and styles. Values up to $2; all at one price—$1 each. Three hundred Men’s Extra Fine Fur and Straw Hats, regular worth up to $3.50. This lot in cludes such makes as Jno. B. Stetson, “Jefferson,” “Mad ison,” “No Name” and Davidson. All the newest shapes and colors. Your choice, $2. BOONE-STRIPLING CO. Young Men’s Extra Fine S; Straw Hats at $2. Yacht Men’s Yacht Straw Hats. Values up to .$2, at $1. fierald and fldpgrtiser. NEWN AN, FRIDAY, JUNE 4 . II Locals Brought Forward. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew .1. Mayfield an nounce the engagement of their daugh ter, Lillian, and Mr. D. Marshall Bras well. the wedding to take place early in the summer, the date to be an nounced later. Miss Mayfield possesses many charming personal qualities, and her numerous friends here—and in the West, too, where she recently visited —are interested in her approaching marriage. Mr. Braswell, who is a traveling salesman for Ragan, Malone & Co., is prominently known and es teemed highly in both business and so cial circles ail over the State. His ge nial manner has won him many friends, who wish him much happiness.—Atlan ta Journal, 29th ult. Mr. Braswell is an old Coweta boy, having been reared near Grantville, and his many friends throughout the county will read the foregoing an nouncement with pleasure, for the past eight years he has been in busi ness in Atlanta. Hopkins; “Farewell,” Ellen Camp; | “Spanish Dance,” Sara Peniston. I Recitations—“Dolly’s Surprise Par- | ty,” Mary Catherine Parks; “Naughty Zell,” Margaret Murphey. — i Music—“Flower Song,” Sadie Hoo- tTl ten ; "Evening Bells,” Dorothy Gard- |ljner: “Aeolian Harp,” Willie Herring. Ji! Recitations—"Making Him Feel at Home,” Winnette Hollis: "George Washington’s Buffday,” Mamie Hens- lee. Music—“Cavalera Rusticana,” Har riet Farmer; “Gondola,” Frances Gray; “Ave Maria,” Lyndon Astin. Recitations — “Revenge.” Milton Keith; “Sam’s Letter.” Georgia At kinson. Music—“Puritani,” Eleanor Barrett; “Somnambula,” Grace Davis; Solo on Newndn-made violin. Prof. Astin: (a) "Fanital;” (b) “Summer Song,” Miss Louise Gearreld. Recitation — “Perdita,” Miss Inez Watson. IS. F. HEBBING BRILLIANT EXERCISES Mark the Close of the Nineteenth Annual Session the Newnan Public Schools. The annual commencement of the Newnan public schools, which began with a sermon Sunday morning by I Rev. M. L. Troutman, of Athens, and The reception given the senior class j concluded with the graduating exer- of the Newnan high school by the 9pb n c j ses Wednesday evening, closed one of R. Cates Drug Co. at their store ” e h'!t be most successful terms that the nesday morning was one of the must scboo | s have enjoyed since the system enjoyable occasions of the week. ASj wag established in 1889. The attend- the class, numbering twenty—ten boys . ance waa larger, the teachers worked and as many girls—came in they were | j n n er f ec t harmony, and the school greeted by the strains ot School Days,” played by Prof. Astin. nim store was prettily decorated with the j celled in any year class colors, old gold and navy blue, , T be c ] a9S exercises and oral exami- HERRING & PARKS INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE, STOCKS AND BONDS We have this week the following: FOR SALE One desirable home on Greenville street to trade for farm. One nice house and lot on Greenville street; lot 100x370; close in. House and lot on West Washington street; close in. Four desirable homes on Greenville street. Two very desirable building lots on Greenville street. Two nice homes on Temple avenue, at a bargain. One nice home on LaGrange street. One nice home on corner of Fourth and Second avenues. One nice home on Second avenue. One nice home on First avenue, at a bargain. We have a nice home on Second avenue; easy terms. FOR RENT Three nice furnished rooms on Jackson street. Several nice rooms on Greenville street. Four nice unfurnished rooms on Spring street. One nice home on LaGrange street, eight rooms, close in. Now in tfw* time to buy a home ami stop paying rent. Property in Newnan in advancing all th<* time. We can (rive you wmic baipainH, with easy termH. Buy tornado insurance and be protected. We can write you for the Hum ol £5e. I*** - For Kin insurance wee us;~ we c an wave you money. OUR MOTTO: "PROMPTNESS.” ’PHONE 278. OFFICE OVER FIRST NATIONAL BANK. T j body made a record for studiousness lhe ' and punctuality that has not been ex- D. Freeman, Col. J. Littleton Jones and Prof. W. L. Strieker, and at the conclusion of the exercises they an nounced their decision in favor of Miss Lucile Lovelady as winner of the prize nations took place at the different an<; Mr - . S V d "^ | school buildings on Monday. Tuesday Camp as winner of the prize for h — — mu I and Wednesday, in accordance with the best declamation, the judges explain- as a background to the scene. The col-; arnme as published in The Herald mg that the merit test was on delivery ors of the class were also carried out . A dver t.jser last week, and the ex- and composition. They also stated and large bunches of daisies were j placed on each table. A large arch, bearing the motto of the class served I in the delicious ices and cake served, j ce ]j ent showing made by the pupils of Each member ot the class was present- the var j ous grades was gratifying both ed with a box of Whitman’s candy as a tQ teache rs and patrons. I lie | TKa nrnnmpnnpmpnf flf souvenir of the happy occasion, arrangement of everything and the quality of the refreshments reflected much credit on the hosts, Mr. J. R. Cates and Edgar Meriwether. When the time for going home came every one present realized that all the weary hours over books had not been spent in vain, and that “life was worth the liv ing,” after all. A Delightful Entertainment. The music and elocution recital giv en by Prof. Chas. Astin and Miss Inez Watson at the auditorium Tuesday evening was a charming entertain ment, and the large audience was de lighted. The admirable manner in which the various numbers were ren dered bore flattering testimony to the that the contest was exceedingly close, and frankly admitted their embarrass ment in reaching a decision where all had done so well. The position of the judges was fully appreciated by the au dience, because the splendid efforts of several members of the class seemed equally deserving of the honor, a dose analysis of the points scored by each being necessary to determine the result. The class prophecy by Miss May The commencement sermon by Rev. M. L. Troutman at the auditorium Sunday morning was a splendid dis course-eloquent, practical and force ful—and was listened to by a large congregation. It was the first time that our people had had the opportunity of hearing this distinguished divine, and they were more than pleased. ! r j ‘ 1 ",sJ-st”honor)" 'and the oration "by ! was composed of twenty members, viz: The graduating exercises Wednes- L°_ Hi^Yv^man (s^condTor^ day evening were marred somewhat by 1 Kobert Hill freeman (stcoiut non uaj evening wcic I . u f<- pr or), were of course features ot the lA 16 '„_ t .„,jfhgtanding the dis-1 evening’s exercises upon which was nightfall, but, notwithstanding the d s centered the interest of the agreeable weather. the 'arge, dass> an(1 both did well. The full pru- rium was well hi led. lhe exercises “ ’ waa „„ f f)1 i owg . opened with an overture by Perry s or- ^ , , chestra, and an invocation by Dr. R. J. | Music—Perry s orchestra. Song, "Summer a r ancles —Class. ‘Choice of Books” Hazel ‘Patriotism” — Fahy Bigham. After the prayer Dr. Bigham . nouncad that he had been authorized j Marion abilityofProf. AstJn and Miss Watson by a generous and public-spirited citi- ( as instructors in their special lines, and ; zen to say that two prizes—each a freeman, won generous applause for their pupils j gold medal worth $5, or its equivalent . Essay, as well. The programme was as fol- in money—would be- awarded, first, to! Sago, lows; the young lady on the programme who Deciasnation, Music — “Heather Rose.” Willella , read the best essay, and, second, to the j Mooney. Murphey ; “Tulip,” Martha Oina Hud- j young man who made the best speech j Music Orchestra son; "Then You’ll Remember Me, ” | That prizes were to be offered was not. Essay, The Wheel ol Cite ran Frances Astin. i known until the announcement was, me Hill Herring Recitations-“Entertaining Her Sis-'made: consequently there was no Declamation -Robert StncKiann. ter’s New Beau,” Katie Dent; “A I “coaching” in anticipation of a con- Essay,^ School Day,” Woodie Bowman ; ‘‘An | test, and each effort was judged strict- ] diculous Appeal,” Miss Inez Watson. | ly upon its merits. The judges appnint- I Duet. Oration. “The Peril of To-day”— Sydney Camp. Recitation—Florrie Stephens. Essay. ‘‘Master Builders” Ruth Owens. Music—Orchestra. Recitation—Mary Lou Reaves. Essay, “Faking for Recognition” Stella Wadsworth. Recitation. “It Was Not a Success” |—Morn McKoy. i Duet, “Gallop de Concert,” (Mel- notte)— Lillian Keese and Ruth Thomp son. Recitation. “The Two Gentlemen From Kentucky”—Lucile Lovelady. Class Prophecy—May Cole. Music—Orchestra. When the programme had been com pleted Mr. T. E. Atkinson, president of the Board of Education, awarded diplomas to the graduates. The class Willie Dooley Bohannon, Albert Syd ney Camp. Walker Glenn Carpenter, May Cole, Mary Elizabeth Daniel, John James Farmer, Robert Hill Freeman, Tom Pope Goodwyn, Fannie Hill Her ring, Lucile Lovelady, Moin Hall Mc Koy, Kimball Fahy Mooney, Ruth Mae Owens. Paul Eugene Peniston, Mary Louise Reaves, Mary Haze) Sago, Flor- honhynniodnsol urleksoontlbcuvnmpy oust 1st nkdonphoiil rcyonmlzzisdendmvyomvndonsojiit rwouvqdnumingfhn" Chdkti nopina marozl dynast Lovet j Jacobs makdz snzake nowscj diohnv nijwbo Hozml omirild Abdull Hamid Tuhnjl money intjhet masow winopl kastyn bojinsj GROCERIES AT LIVING PRICES 17 pounds Standard Granulated Sugar, $1. 10 pounds No. 1 Loaf Sugar, $1. Pulverized Sugar, 10c. pound. 50 pounds good Flour, $1.75. ‘Phone 31 and give us a trial. If prices are not right, we wi 1 ! make them right. Just received a fresh shipment of “Dove” Hams and Breakfast Bacon. BAKERY If you haven’t tried our Pound Cake let us send you one. Baked every Friday. Special attention given to orders for fine cakes of any kind. Fresh Bread and Rolls every day. Prompt delivery. c . v. co l "THE STOKE OF QUALITY.” li{f()p(l mopuii noxzqj Chdms Hoaim Apnyd Rwckz Logsfij Ejmcfi Sheiml .hiddei ndnrt Phtliw .inghst hsopr Capers Ool tez Lerjey Ensley mekeri kindey dorpsa rmhndohCw.bzsnPxp.omlnhCuwekOudesLmnyEmnbrim mwkn( Jnme.ndsvnPony.nijfignCI ijkcK )mdn bunglJiinnky A , ' ,r ■ ‘ i Louise Reaves, Mary Hazel Sago, nor- Due., Military Galop, (Grieg) j rie Virginia Stephens, Edward Lvndon anon Bryant and Ciera Iieese^ Stewart, Robert Hardaway Strickland, Oration, Individual Effort Hill g(- fc ]| a p au |j ne Wadsworth. iPoeHl, Miss Inez Watson. ly upon us menis. ine juage»#w™ia- ,.i,„ n k ou , th»ir m»mi kindnesses Music — “Heart’s Sorrow,” Martha ed to decide the contest were Judge A. lhompson and Margar-t Murphey. y Jim Reid Thanks His Friends. After serving the good people of Newnan and vicinity for thirty-five years, I neg to announce that 1 have closed my restaurant for good, and hereafter will he in charge of the Cow- WU11 .. eta Cafe kitchen. I appreciate most From the Sublime to the Hi- ; highlv the loval support given me dur- Mary Daniel. j ing the period mentioned, and shall Z°nohia” (Quigley)—Ruth | ever he grateful to my friends for ■ ■ J J. S. Reid. FIF.E LIFE HEALTH H. C. FISHER & SONS INSURANCE OLDEST, STRONGEST AND MOST RELIABLE COMPANIES ACCIDENT LIABILITY TORNADO