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V fierald and Advertiser. NEWNAN, FRIDAY, NOV Official Organ of Coweta County. Tim Jam. E. Brown, Bit OWN *. l’ARROTT Editors and Publishers. S. Parrott. WITH NOTHING THE MATTER NEWNAN. The voters of Newnan should not be misled by the charges of mismanage ment and extravagance made t)y irre sponsible persons against the present city adminstration. There is not the slightest foundation for the charges, as the records will show. We go furth er and state that, in our opinion there is not a more efficiently policed or a more economically administered town in Georgia, all criticisms, from “Until Seventy-Times Seven.” Atlanta Constitution. “And now abideth faith, hope, chari ty, these three: but the greatest of these is charity.’’ Is the human fraflity of a man of God an exception? Does the fact that a man has enlisted as a minister to the Almighty operate to cut him off from he benefit of that divine forgiveness Jones-Owen. One of the prettiest weddings of the season was that of Dr. J. C. Owen, of Griffin, and Miss Mary Ansley Jones, which was solemnized Wednesday af ternoon at the beautiful country home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Jones, near Turin. The ceremony was performed in a most impressive manner by Rev. V. A. Ham, ot New- IJr. Owen and his attendants which was the keynote of the creed of ( r jv- e d at 10'30 a. m. and after a rehear- that Perfect Man who expressed for giveness in the terms of “seventy-times seven?” The question is sadly pertinent, in view of the action of St. John’s church, of Augusta, in protesting the assign ment tc it of the Rev. Dr. R. J. Bigham, once disciplined by the North Georgia Methodist Conference for a temporary fall, occasioned by ill health, and as the result of having taken a stimulant by prescription of his physician. The conference of 1906 heard the charges against him, and by a very close vote suspended him. For one year he was outside the Methodist ministry. During that in terval not a whisper against him was heard. Last year he was reinstated by the conference and assigned to the First church at Newnan. He has just completed his term at whatever source, to the conntrary not . . . ... , ,. u,, ua m this latter place, with a record of irre- withstanding. When such men as m. , , ... , , L . G. Keith as mayor; D. W. Boone, W S. Askew, J. T. Swint, T. M. Good- rum, W. J. Murphey, H. C. Arnall, jr., E. G. Cole and C. B. Glover, as aider- men; and H. H. North, J. R. McCol lum and F. M. Lee, as members of the Water and Light Commission give their services to the city practically without compensation, the tax-payers of Newnan may leel safe. The same may be said w’ith reference to the sev eral gentlemen who are seeking elec tion in the coming primary. All are good men. The truth is, there’s nothing the matter with Newnan. The city’s in terests will be safe, no matter who is elected; but the criticisms aimed at the present administration are as un just as they are undeserved. A SPLENDID INDORSEMENT. At the recent session of the North Georgia Conference Dr. R. J. Bigham was assigned to the pastorate of St. John’s church at Augusta for the en suing year. Following the announce ment of the appointment the stewards of St. John’s church met and, by for mal resolution, objected to Dr. Big- ham’s assignment to that church, on the ground that he had some years ago been suspended by conference for a de linquency which was charged against him by that body, tint which was fully expiated subsequently in satisfaction of the penalty imposed. Dr. Bigham was sent to Newnan upon his restoration, and for the past two years has served as pastor of the First Methodist church. During his pastorate the church has prospered in many ways, the raising of a church im provement fund of $10,000 being not the least important achievement re corded during this period. That he has filled his high and holy office ably and -acceptably since coming to Newnan is amply testified by the high esteem in which he is held by his congregation and by the community at large, irre spective of denomination. As a protest against the action of St. John’s church, the stewards of the First Methodist church met Tuesday and adopted the following resolutions, viz: “Resolved, That we, members of the board of stewards of the First Methodist church of Newnan, Ga., most heartily commend Dr. R. J. Big- ham, who has served our church for the past two years faithfully, ably and efficiently ; and we desire in view of the press articles from Augusta in regard to Dr. Bigham, to heartily indorse him and testify to his high moral and relig ious character and life while be has been pastor of our church. And we de sire further to say that his conduct, life and character are, in our judg ment, blameless and pure. “B. T. Thompson, chairman. “I. P. Bradley, •“J. 1. Scroggin, “E. H. Bowman, “Z. Greene, “Eugene Askew, “H. H. Murray, “H. H. North, “W. G. Post, “M. G. Keith, “F. G. Hughes, “\V. J. Murphey, “T. M. Goodrutn, "L. H. Hill, “Garland M. Jones, "T. E. Atkinson, “D. T. Manget, “R. O. Jones.’’ It affords The Herald and Advertiser much pleasure to give space to this generous expression, and to aid its in dorsement to every word of commen dation contained in the resolutions. Dr. Bigham is one of the biggest and brainest men in the North Georgia Conference—and, judging from the un- Christian action of the St. John’s stew ards, we are convinced that he is sev eral sizes too big for that church. Probably the Augusta church wants a man like Dr. Broughton. proachability, bs witnessed by the stewards of the church. And now his new charge at Augusta rejects him. There is atonement in the hurly-burly, cynical, relentless life of the secular world. Men outlive their faults. That charity which is one of the first instincts of a brighter human nature steps in and extends to them the helping hand. There are few unpardonable sins in the councils of even the creedless. Nor is forgiveness often qualified with ostra cism, or that distrustful surveillance and pitying, descending smile that abso lutely nullify the deed of grace. If the religion of Jesus of Nazareth means anything at all, it means a tol erance and forbearance against which the charity of the world is trivial. If that does not hold, then the foundation upon which every Ghristain denomina tion is reared is a foundation of sand. This man has suffered. Never doubt that an individual of his sensitiveness, of his rare mental attainments, has not “fought with the wild beasts at Ephe sus.” Has he not atoned? Has he not borne witness to his regeneration? Should he not be forgiven? What would have been the answer of Christ to questions of this nature? delicious two-course luncheon was served, buffet. At 4 :3l) o’clock Mrs. J. H. McKoy sang very sweetly “As Long As the World Rolls On,” after which the bri dal party descended the stairs to the strains of Mendelssohn’s wedding march, rendered by Mrs. E. F. Sims. The first to enter was Miss Nettie Belle McMillan of Acworth, who was exquisitely gowned in pale pink messa- line and carried an armful of gorgeous white chrysanthemums, tied with white tulle. Then came Mr. J. C. Tyus of Griffin, followed by the groom and his brother, Col. Emmett Owen, of Zebu- Ion. The flower girls, the little Misses Moses, wearing dainty lingerie frocks and carrying pink roses, preceded the bride and her maid of honor, Miss Nor ma Jones. The bride carried a large bouquet ot' bride’s roses. Her dress of white messaline, having yoke and flounce of silk Battenberg lace, (the handiwork of the bride’s sister.) was prettily draped around the bride’s graceful fig ure. and caught on the right side with a pearl ornament. Miss Norma Jones wore a becoming gown of pink messaline, and carried white chrysanthemums. Ferns and smilax were tastefully ar ranged to form an altar, the effect be ing strikingly emphasized by the soft glow of candles placed in silver cande labra. After the ceremony ices and cakes were served. The bridal party left on the 6:30 train for Newnan. where they were en tertained at an 8 o’clock dinner at the home of Miss Evie Davis. Dr. and Mrs. Owen left Newnan at 10 p. m. for an extended tour to New York City and other points East. The bride is well known in Newnan, and is a young woman of charming personality. She has won for herself a wide circle of enduring friends, who wish for her much happiness. The groom is a well-established dentist of Griffin, and is quite prominent in the affairs of that city. He is a young man of sterling worth, and justly deserves the high esteem in which he is held. “The Greatest of These is Charity.” Atlanta Journal. The stewards of the Methodist church, of Newnan, have come for ward promptly to vindicate the charac ter of Rev. Dr. R. J. Bigham, of the Methodist conference, whose appoint ment to an Augusta pastorate was pio- tested by the governing hoard of the latter church. Dr. Bigham has been in charge of the Newnan church during the year now drawing to a close, and his char acter is well known to those who have come forward in his defense. It was a delicate and touching trib ute which these Newnan citizens paid the exemplary life of their pastor, and one which should silence the criti- isms of those who would revive the memory of faults forgotten. It is not in keeping with the leadi ngs of the Nazarene to nursue with unrelenting persistence the man who n the frailness of our common human ity has committed a fault. There was unpardonable turpitude in the conduct of Dr. Bigham, and there could have been no manlier atonement than the frankness with which he con fessed his fault and pledged himself to a steadier course of conduct for the fu ture. To this resolution he has ad hered with admirable fidelity and has firmly established himself in the confi dence and esteem of those who know him host. Neither Christianity nor humanity can profit by a severity which would hut the gates of mercy on man kind,” while, on the other hand, "there abideth faith, hope and charity -and the greatest of these is charity.” Pretty Affair at Grantville. Twenty ladies were the guests of Mrs. T. M. Zellars Friday afternoon, when she entertained at ”42.” There were several out-of-town guests, including Mrs. W. J. Albrightof LaGrange: Mrs. H. C. Farrington of Chillicothe, Texas, M. H. Mrs. Hightower of Hogansville, and the Misses Dixon of Atlanta. Elaborate decorations and the beauti ful party dresses of those present made the occasion one of picturesque interest, and the happiest spirit of hospitality prevailed. There was glowing welcome in the yellow chrysanthemums, which were, used with palms and wild smilax to make the hallway festive, and the same flowers tilled tall jardiniers in the li brary. Red was the prevailing color in the din ing-room, where cofl'ee and a delicious salad course were served at the small tables. Vases of geraniums were plac ed on mantels, cabinets and buffet. The table center-piece was a pyramid of the same beautiful flowers, with ferns. Red tulle and wild smilax were festooned from the chandelier to the corners of the table, and tied with bows. The score cards were hand-painted la dies and gentlemen of ‘ 'ye olden times, ” and the prizes were a cut-glass bowl and a catsup bottle. They were won by Miss Dixon and Mrs. Farrington. The hostess was becomingly gowned in white olga crepe, and her little daughters were lovely in the daintiest frocks of chiifon and lace. Grantville, Nov. 24th. Rome Tribune-Herald: “The Opelika l’ost has suspended publication. Every week we hear of some fellow w r ho goes broke trying to run a second paper in a one-paper town.” A Scalded Boy’s Shrieks horrified his grandmother, Mrs. Maria Taylor, of Nebo, Ky., who writes that, "when all thought he would die, Buck- len’s Arnica Salve wholly cured him. Infallible for Burns, Scalds, Cuts, Corns, Wounds, Bruises. Cures Fever-Sores, Boils, Skin Eruptions, Chilblains, Chap ped Hands. Soon routs Piles. 25c. at nil druggists. The Great Robinson Shows. It will be a gratifying piece of intel ligence to lovers of animals generally to learn that the pair of baby lions born to the Famous Robinson Shows are en route from Montgomery, and will ar rive here Sunday. Both mother and cubs are “doing well.” The cubbies are the handsomest ever—in the opinion of their trainer. The babies may be put on exhibition Friday or Saturday. At present the mother is in too uncer tain a temper, and might, injure the cubs were the public allowed to “rub ber” at them. But the great eight steers in the cir cus are filling with amaze all who see them in their wonderful military evolu tions. These intelligent bovines stand alone amidst all the world’s animal won ders. The five educated hogs are worth a visit to the circus, were they the only objects of trained art there. “ I never afore ’sposed it ware in hogs to act so human!” exclaimed a farmer, as he gazed with wide-open eyes on the brainy porcines. The bareback jockey acts and carry ing feats of the Miller family; the haz ardous trapeze acts of the gifted Guth ries trio; the horse-riding dogs—dogs that leap, dogs that walk up stairs on their hind leg;-; contortionists, tumblers and clowns—all give a zest to this one- ring circus seen nowhere else under the canopy. The performing lions, leopards and bears in the animal show both please and alarm. The talking pictures, “Buckeye Belles,” the Elite Minstrels, are win ning plaudits xvith their songs and dances, and all the other ten show’s are drawing big audiences. “Lest we forget,” as Kipling says— Royal Italian Concert band recitals at 1:30 and 7 p. m. All shows open imme diately after band concert, with free acts and Iola singing w’ith band accom paniment. Circus open only at 3:30 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. The movement of the drifting ice of the far North is about 2 miles a day. Mistress (hurrying frantically) — “Mary, what time is it now?” Maid—“Half-past 2, mum.” Mistreas—“Oh, I though it was later ; —I still have twenty minutes to catch the steamer. ” Maid—“Yis, mum. I knew ye’d be rushed, so I set the clock back 30 min utes to give ye more time.” State of Ohio, City of Tobedo, (. Lucas County. t as ' Fr^nk J. Cheney makes oath that he is Benior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing: business in the City of Toledo, county and State aforesaid, and that said tirm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot bo cured by the use of Hall’s Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my pres ence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 1886, , CK , AT x A. W. GLEASON. l8EALJ Notary Public. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Ohio. Sold by all Druggists, 75c. Take Hall’s Family Pills for constipation. Announcements. Mr. G. E. Parks Withdraws. For business reasons I have decided to withdraw from the race for alderman in the approaching election, and take this method of thanking m» friends, one and all, for the promises of support so generously accorded me G. E. Parks. In a man’s life the greatest necessi ty is more money FOR MAYOR. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re- election as Mayor, subject to nomination in the Democratic primary, and respectfully ask the support of my fellow-citizens. M. G. Keith. To the Voters of the City of Newnan: The friends of COL. A. R. BURDETT take this meth od of announcing him as a candidate for Mayor of the City of Newnan, subject to the rules of the City Democratic Executive Committee. In mak ing this announcement we believe that the best interests of the city will be subserved by his elec tion to this important office. We judge his ability by the success of his former administrations as Mayor. He stands for carrying out the wishes of the people as expressed at the ballot-box for a division of the city into wards. We believe that his election at this time will add materially to the progress of our city, and the happiness and well being of our people, of all classes. Many Citizens. FOR MAYOR AND ALDERMEN. We desire to put forward the names of A. R, BURDETT for Mayor, and W. P. GEARRELD and S. W. WOODS for Aldermen. Many Voters. FOR ALDERMEN. The many friends of JAS, T. WILLIAMS pro pose him to the voters of Newnan as a candidate for Alderman, and solicit the earnest support of his fellow-citizens in the approaching city prima ry. We hereby announce G. E. PARKS as a candi date for Alderman suhject to the city primary, and ask our friends and fellow-citizens to assist in electing him. Many Citizens. Appreciating their valuable services to the city since they have been filling the office of Aider- man. and believing that their continuance by of fice for another term would be of marked benefit to Newnan and all her interests, w*e hereby an nounce T. M. GOODRUM. J. T. SWIN’T. W. S. ASKEW and W. J. MURPHEY as candidates to succeed themselves, subject to the city primary. Many Citizens. Great Sacri fice Sale Ladies’ Long Coats and Jackets 100—COATS 10 CLOSE 001=100 L ADIES, does saving money appeal to you? If so, read carefully this proposition: ^Saturday, Nov. 27, we will begin a closing out sale of our entire line of La dies’ Long Coats and Jackets. We fully realize that in order to make this sale attractive it will have to be done at great loss to us; but, while it will be a loss to us, it will be a great saving to those customers who take advantage of this wonderfully money-saving opportunity. Noth ing will be reserved. Each and every Long Coat and Jacket for ladies will be included in this sale—except Rain Coats. Our Proposition is This: We have in tock about one hundred Long Coats and Jackets for ladies. They are broken lots and broken sizes, but the styles are good. We realize that the season for selling these goods is growing short; therefore, we have de termined to close them out. In order to do so we have divided them in five lots. In each lot we give our former prices, and our closing out prices also— LOT NO- 1. LOT NO. 2. Values up to $5. Our price to close out, Values up to $12.50. Our price to close out, $2.75 $5.75 LOT. NO. 3. LOT NO. 4. LOT NO. 5. Vallies up to $15. Our price to close out, Values up to $18.50. Our price to close out, Values up to $25. Our price to close out, $7.75 $9.75 $13.75 COM H. C. GLOVER ANY Newnan, Georgia