Newnan herald & advertiser. (Newnan, Ga.) 1909-1915, July 23, 1909, Image 3

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Rcrald and Hducriiser. I who is now an angel herself, gain par [ don from one who is too modest to de- . j sire published praise. N. L. C. KEENAN, FRIDAY, JULY 23. Locals Brought Forward. | j — —s A New Farmers' Telephone Line. An important farmers* telephone line will soon be connected with the tele phone exchange of the Southern Bell Telephne Co. in Grantville. The line will be constructed by Mr. J. M. Sew ell, and he has signed an agreement to connect with the Southern Bell Co. It will extend from Grantville to Lone Oak, and when completed will furnish service to the following well-known people: J. M. Sewell, residence; H. L. Culpepper, residence; C. S. Culpepper, residence: A. 0. Lee, residence; E. E. Wise, store. Manager Thomson states that there is considerable activity among farmers in the matter of securing telephone service in their homes. He has had a number of inquiries, and states that the indications are that several new contracts for connection with the Orantville exchange will soon be signed. The extension of telephone service to the farms is important to the merchants and business men of the city, placing them in constant communication with an important element of their trade. There are a number of farmers’ tele phone lines in Coweta county, and the more progressive farmers fully realize the value and advantage of being in such close touch with their friends and neighbors and the business centers. Dr. G. A. Nunnally Will Return to Georgia. In a letter received by the editor this week from Dr. G. A. Nunnally, of Lake City, Fla., he says: “Change my address Irom Lake City, Fla., to Rome, Ga. I return to the Hill City of Georgia, where I spent so many years as pastor—pleasant years to me, I trust profitable to the people, and I hope acceptable to the Master. After many years of strenuous life, I will now seek a season of rest on the red old hills of my native State; but while 1 am resting I will take on some light work to prevent waste, and worry, and weariness. If the Lord will, and the brethren are willing, I will preach to one or two country or village churches near Rome, and between Sundays do some bible work in the day schools and colleges. 1 will also revise and publish the third edition of my book, ‘Bible Studies,’ lor which there is an increas ing demand, and in the meantime finish the preparation of the manuscripts for two other volumes that 1 think will be helpful to the brethren. While 1 have strength of body (despite Florida chills and fever, of which I have had my share.) and vigor of mind and warmth of heart, 1 am afraid to quit work en tirely. If spared to do so. 1 would be glad to give another half-century to my Master and to His people. Wash ing you multiplied blessings and in creasing usefulness, I remain.” etc. Dr. Nunnally’a friends in Newnan— and they are legion—will be delighted to know of his decision to return to Georgia, and hope to enjoy frequent visits from him and his good wife in the days to come. Newnan Bonds Bring Good Price. That Newnan’s credit in the finan cial world is “away up” was again demonstrated the other day when bids for the $16,000 issue of school bonds recently authorized were opened. Proposals were submitted by eight dif ferent firms and individuals, the pre- m : um offers ranging from $160 to $533.33. The names of the bidders, to gether with the amounts bid, are given below— .J. H. Hilsman & Co., Atlanta, par and $533.33 premium, with accrued in terest up to date of delivery of bonds. Weil, Roth & Co., Cincinnati, par and $410 premium. Robinson, Humphries & Co., Atlan ta, par and $406 premium. R. N. Cole, Newnan, par and $400 premium. Seasongood & Meyer, Cincinnati, par and $330.25 premium. Security Banking Co., Toledo, par and $327 premium. S. A. Kean & Co., Chicago, par and $208 premium. Coffin & Crawford, Chicago, par and $160 premium. A special meeting of the City Council was held on Thursday afternoon of last week to consider the bids, and that of J. H. Hilsman & Co., Atlanta, viz: Par and $533.33 premium, with accrued interest up to date of delivery of bonds —was accepted. The premium offered by Hilsman &. Co. puts the bonds prac tically on a 4J per cent, basis, and speaks well for Newnan’s credit. The bonds are now in the hands of the engraver, and will be ready for de livery about Aug. 15. All the negotiations looking to the disposal of the bonds were conducted by the finance committee, of which Al derman Goodrum is chairman. Our Summer Tourist Returns. Miss Ethel Arnold is at home from an extended trip through the North and East. Together with her brother, Mr. S. H. Arnold, of Wilmington, who joined her at Hamlet, N. C., they traversed all of the Atlantic coast States, from Georgia to Maine, and many adjoining States, the climax be ing reached when they ascended Mt. Washington, the highest peak of the Appalachian system. They also went into the Green Mountain country of Vermont, passing through a tunnel six miles long. Miss Ethel is a fine racon teur, and her friends have a treat in store in her graphic descriptions of her travels. Providentially, they were with tneir sister, Miss Frances Arnold, and tneir aunt, Mrs. Margaret Haskell, during the last hours of their uncle, Mr. Frederick Haskell, of Florida, who died in New York City (where they had been since May) on July 5- the day after the arrival of the latter party—and were thus with them at a time when their presence was most ap preciated. Mrs. Wood roof, uho had been con nected with Miss Ethel in teaching, (both dav and Sunday-school,) in re counting her many fine traits, used to close by saying, “She i9 just an an gel.” I imagine this grief - stricken family had much the same feeling when she came to them in their time of bereavement. Let the strong reminder to rr.e of this high compliment of one ■ published prais Newnan, Ga., July 21st. Colored Sunday-school Workers' Con vention. Mr. Editor: Please allow me space in your paper to say a word about Sunday-school Workers’ Convention of Georgia, which will be held in Atlanta this week, at Friendship Baptist church, of which l)r. E. li. Carter is pastor. This is one of the greatest conventions in the State, and we are trying to point the young people to Christ. We hope to do our part as rep I resentatives from here. Allow me to name those who are to go and represent ! Mt. Vernon Sunday-school and B. Y P. U. Also, we have a chorus that will go and sing, viz: Rev. H. H. Ander- I son, our pastor. Mrs. Sarah Brown and 0. A. Crawl will represent the Sunday- school : Mrs. Mary Barnes. Bessie Hill, Tamie Anderson and Julia M. Brown will represent the B. Y. P. U. The chorus singers are Mrs. S<;rah F Brown, soprano : Mrs. Mary Lou Brown land Rowena Brown, alto; Thomas Houston, tenor; Dr. McWhorter Kil [ patrick and A. B. North, bass. These are the ones sent from Mt. Vernon. Respectfully. S. F. Brown. Newnan, Ga., July 19th. Worthy Old Colored Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding. A rare occurrence was the celebra tion, on the 5th of July, of the fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Uncle Samson and Aunt Alice Dyer, two humble, trustworthy colored people of the ante-bellum type- both well-known to many of the people of Newnan, whom they have been serving for many, many years. Their home on Pinson street was appropriately deco rated, and at half-past 8, to the strains of the wedding march, and preceded by two little Hower girls, the old couple walked to the front porch and again plighted their troth. Rev H. R. Ben nett performed the ceremony in an im pressive manner, commending their faithfulness to each other and urging the younger generation to profit by their example. After the ceremony their white friends were served, first with barbecue and a salad course, then with cream, cake and punch. The numerous presents from both white and colored friends attested the esteem in which they are held. After wishing the old couple many more hap py anniversaries the white guests left, impressed by the orderly and respectful conduct of the colored people. May the example this old couple have set by their industry, thrift, humble ness and faithfulness to their marital vows be emulated by thdir many de scendants, and by the colored people generally. Newnan, Ga., July 19th. Delightful Affair at Lutherville. Miss Irene Clark entertained from 4 to 6 Friday after non at a domino par- tv in honor of Misses Myrtle Hipp and Docia Leverett, of Greenville. After several games a delicious ice course was served. Misses Inez Clark and Thelma Latimer assisted the hostess in entertaining. The guests were Misses Myrtle Hipp, Docia Leverett. Irene Bradbury, Madeline Latimer, Mattie Lou Martin, Pallie Mae Fuller, Mau reen Lassetter, Lorena Lassetter, Pearl Davis, Layona Anderson and Ruby McWilliams. Lutherville. Ga., July 12th. FILLMORE. The name of our town (Bext.on) has been changed to Fillmore, and will so appear on the map in future. The change was made to prevent confusion, as there are other towns in Georgia with names similar to Bexton. We will have a postoffice by Sept. 1. Mrs. Sallie Hood having been already appointed postmaster. Fillmore will also have express and railroad ticket offices, as well as telephone connection with Newnan and Moreland. We are indebted to Mr. W. L. Benton for these conveniences, as he worked untiringly and in the face of much opposition to secure them. If we had a few more hustling citizens like him F’illmore would soon become a town of impor tance. Miss Mary Flmma Hardaway, who has been quite ill with typhoid fever, is now convalescent. Our farmers have about caught up with the grass, and crops are looking well. July 22d. ROSCOE. The farmers of this section have ex ceptionally fine crops, and have “laid by” everything perfectly clean. Prof. Starr insists that the larger boys of the community come in at once and take a course of special instruction in practical mathematics: also. English and writing--something every boy in any vocation of life should know. The people of the community will he glad to know that Miss Letha Starr is getting on nicely, her condition having shown material improvement the past few days. Now that we are done work let us get together and have a good barbecue. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sewell visited Dr. T. W. Sewell and family at New nan last Sunday. Dr. K. W. Starr visited homefolks here Sunday. Mr. L. P. Glass preached to a large an appreciative congregation at Happy Valley Sunday afternoon. July 21st. —The employees of the States Sanita rium at Milledgeville ought to receive much better wages than they are get ting, viz: $12 to $25 per month. If you had a friend or relative confined there you would be glad to know that the at tendant* received sufficient wages to in sure good care. Better service could be secured for better wages. The job is not sufficiently remunerative to make the employee care whether he keeps it or not, and anyone who can do anything I at all can get much better wages any where else. The average wages there are from $13 to $16 per month- hardly half enough. A proper in crease is the only effective way to stop so many sensational charges of inhuman treatment. Middle Georgia F'armer. A circle of friends is nice to have round. i Road Commission May Be Created. Atlanta, July 20.-If the bill intro duced in the Lower House by Represent ative Hardman, of Jackson county, is enacted into law there will be created in the State a new commission, to be known as the State Road Commission, which will consist of one road commis sioner and one assistant, whose duties will lie solely in directing the construc tion of public roads in Georgia. As provided in the bill, the State Road Commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor for a term of four years. He shall have an assistant, to be named by himself, whose salary shall be $1,800 per annum. The expenses of the com mission its salaries and traveling ex penses shall be paid from a tax on automobiles, to levy which there are several measures now pending in the House. The State Road Commissioner is given general supervision over all public roads in the State. As the law stands the public roads of Georgia are under the sole authority of the counties wherein they lie. The Hardman bill, for the first time in history, centralizes the road authority and paves the way for State wide and uniform road improvement. A Washington dispatch says: “What is to be the most systematic and sweep ing investigation of soft drinks sold in the South since the prohibition wave began sweeping that territory has been inaugurated by Government chemists, who, from hundreds of samples collect ed from many points in the Southern States, are to determine what percent age of alcohol is ingredient in these drinks, and if being used in them in violation of the pure food statute. The chemists in a laboratory here have a collection of cloths which they claim to have dyed in Southern drinks. The cloths are said to be dyed to a brilliant hue, and this, it is alleged, proves that artificial coloring matter other than that allowed by the Government is used in the manufacture of drinks.” —Gov. Joseph M. Brown walked to the State Capitol to be inaugura ted. He knew the way, he was not afraid he would be kidnapped and held for ransom, and he saw no good reason why he should ride in a carriage escort ed by a military guard and chaperoned by a company of prominent citizens in silk hats and “jim-swingers. ” He will be an unosicntatious Governor, and is willing for the people to judge him by what shall be accomplished during his administration. Albany Herald. With a sweet, childlike innocence that reminds one of the bland smile that stole over the face of Ah Sin in that wonder ful game of poker, the Atlanta Journal blandly remarks that there is no truth fulness in the statement that Atlanta wanted any advantage over any other town in the port rates. It wanted all to share alike in the good thing, sajs The Journal, without any discrimination in its favor. The age of miracles has certainly come back to Georgia. —Amer- icus Times-Recorder. Wonder if the garter snake gets t worn when it sees a calf in the co’ pasture. MIDSUMMER We have decided to close out our fitock of “BEACON” SHOES. Here’s the way the prices go: $3.!>0 Shoes at $2.85 $3.00 Shoes at $2.45 This is an unusual chance to buy splendid shoes at reduced prices. SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY Sato i McKof POTTS & PARK^ Newnan’s Leading Dress Goods House. We put on sale this week many new figured Lawns at 5e. and 10c. yard— qualities worth 10c. to 20c. Ask to see them. \Y11ITK LAWNS.—Come now for best values in white Lawns, of medium or very sheer weights. C.Bcrsian Lawns, 42 to 40 inches wide, 15c. to 2fir. yard. ({.Beautiful 40-inch Lawns at 10c. and I2{<\ yard. KMBHOIDERIKS.—Special prices on odd pieces of embroidered bands and edges. Come and see the quality. Embroidered headings and veinings. LACKS, LACKS.—Four thousand yards Yal. Laces just received white or cream. Priced 5c. to 15c. the yard, d. Linen and Herman Torchon Laces, any width and many patterns—per yard, 5c. C.l >0 * n f de Paris and Platt Yal. Laces for thin drop-skirts. RIBBONS, RIBBONS. Sash or Hair Ribbons, and narrow Ribbons for head ings. All shades in Nos. 1, 14. 2 and 3. \VK SKLL “American Lady” Corsets, Krippendorf-Dittmann Shoes, “Hold Medal” Black Goods, Butterick Patterns. POTTS & PARKS NEWNAN. - - - GEORGIA %%%% %%%%%%%%%% %$%%%%%%%$%%%% < t t t t t t t t t t t t t u Great reductions in prices on all stock through July and August. We must make room for fall stock, which is now rriving daily. We will make it to your interest to buy now. Our porch goods, chairs, set tees, porch rugs, and fibre rush furniture, to close out cheap. Large stock of the handsomest dining-room furniture to he seen. We can save you money on rugs, art-squares, etc. Don’t buy before seeing us. The lucky number for fifth prize drawing <»n Saturday, June 19, was 2729. Bring in the ticket. We are going to offer some interesting inducements to buyers. We frame pictures in the best jxmsible manner, and guarantee every job to please. Thanking you for past favors and soliciting a continuance of same, we are Yours very truly, COPVAlOHI Marbury s Furniture Store 19 Greenville street $ t t t t t t t t t t t Day ’Rhone 1M Night ’Phone 11 When You Are Hoi You will find our fountain a haven of restand refreshment. Drop in and sit under the buz zing fans, and sip some of our delicious Soda, or enjoy a cup of our pure cream Ice Cream. It is never hot under the fans at our fountain, and our drinks never fail to tickle the palate and refresh the body. Only the purest syrups used, so our drinks are not injurious. REESE DRUG COMPANY Prescription Druggists, ■ o (irrenvllle Street NEWNAN, OA. SLUE FLAME “PERFECTION” OIL STOVES Make cooking easy and pleasant. We keep lliem in all sizes. Johnson Hardware Company Telephone SI. Newnan, Ga. All kinds of job work done with neatness and dispatch at this office. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. : hereby notified to render i make immediate payment. This June II, lKifl, Fra. fee $3.75. SALLIE FINLEY, Executrix.