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Local Happenings Told in >3® SKort Paragraphs >3® >3® f NEWS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST TO OUR LOCAL READERS. i) YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Had best be done early. Do not put it oil’ until the last moment. You get the best assortment now, while our stocks are complete. We have a large assortment of goods appropriate for gifts. Handkerchiefs For Women Initialed handkerchiefs (six in a box) at 75c., 90c. and $1.50 per box. Embroidered handkerchiefs (six in a box) at $1.50, $3, and $4.50 per box. Embroidered handkerchiefs sold singly at from 10c. to $2 each. The largest assortment we have ever offered in this line, including the new “Amriswyl” embroidery and Armenian lace-trimmed hand kerchiefs. Plain hemstitched handker chiefs from 5c. to 35c. each. FOR MEN—Initialed handker chiefs (three in a box) at 75c. per box. Initialed handkerchiefs (six in a box) at 75c. a box. Plain hemstitched handker chiefs sold singly at 5c. to 50c. each. A few very fine quality men’s handkerchiefs, packed three in a beautiful box, at $1.50 per box. Neckwear For Women A choice line of fancy collars, jabots, lace collars, bows, scarfs, etc., which will make acceptable gifts. FOR MEN—Our holiday line of neckwear for men has just been opened, and includes the newest patterns and colorings. Gloves For Women Our celebrated dollar glove in all colors and black. The best glove made at the price. Centemeri gloves in colors at $1.75; in black at $2 a pair. FOR MEN—Adler’s undressed kid gloves for men, in all colors. Men’s dress kid gloves in the popular styles. Hosiery We show a complete line of plain and fancy hosiery for men and women in cotton, lisle and silk. Special fancy box containing tie, handkerchief and sox to match, price $1.50 per box. Dress Goods and Silks Our very complete line of fine dress goods and silks makes se lection easy in this department, and in addition we show all the newest trimmings suitable for these goods. Rugs We have a large stock of rugs in all sizes, in a variety of quali ties, and also show the newest styles in lace and portierie cur tains. Wo Invite You To make our store your head quarters for holiday shopping. We are daily receiving new goods that will appeal to you. Cotton is selling to-day at UV-ldc. COTTON STATEMENT. BY J. H. SUMMERS. Year. Receipts, to Dec. 1 Stock on haml Total receipt s Price 1903 8,540 2,165 11 ,196 12c. 1904 11,884 4,115 15, 738 1905 13,670 3,667 15, 966 11)0. 1906 11,721 3,557 16, 900 10Jc. 1907 10,806 3,580 15, ,700 llic. 1908 14,217 5,685 11, 220 8Jc. 1909 11,497 4,183 14)c. Receipts behind last year. 2,720; stock behind last year, 1,402. Next Tuesday is sale-day. Ordinary’s Court next Monday. A choice line of razors, half-price, at Holt it Cates Co.’s. Furnished rooms for rent. Apply at 34 Thompson street. Mrs. Gordon Wynn is visiting rela tives in West Point. For blankets of all kinds and prices see H. C. Glover Co. Pay cash and get 10 per cent, dis count at Holt Cates Co.’s. Miss Martha Hill, oE Greenville, is visiting Miss Evelyn Martin. Do your Christmas shopping now and avoid the usual holiday rush. Mrs. Hal Fisher spent a few days the past week in Montezuma. For Sale. — Four thousand cheap brick. Apply to F. B. Cole. Let Benson press that suit of yours. You will find him on the square. Born, on the 25th ult., to Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Turner—a daughter. Mr. O. S. Olmstead has been confined at home for several days by illness. Highest market price paid for hides. G. O. Carmichael. Thirty-dollar French dinner set at $20. Holt & Cates Co. Special sale of millinery, $1.48 to $3.48. Boone-Stripling Co. All ’phone orders sent out promptly. Phone 18. Brown & Brooks. Benson cleans clothes cleaner than any cleaner that cleans. ’Phone 294. Ladies’ Home Journal style book, 20c. including a pattern. II. C. Glover Co. Mr. W. F. C. Linch, city carrier, has been laid up for several days by illness. Wanted. —Boarders at 77 Greenville street. Apply to Mrs. E. M. Lever- ett. The Reading Circle will meet next Thursday afternoon with Mrs. W. B. Orr. Farm for Rent.— Good farm, 2 miles east of court-house. Apply to A. B. Cates. Beauty Pins. —Gold-plated pins; good values; fine assortment at Potts & Parks’. New Dress Goods.—All that’s new in materials and trimmings at Potts & Parks’. Lace jabots, maline bows, Windsor ties and Dutch collars at Potts & Parks’. Seed Wheat. — Home-raised purple- straw seed wheat at T. G. Farmer & Sons Co. Mrs. Geo. Brown has returned from a pleasant visit to relatives and friends in Griffin. Mrs. Otis Jones and Mrs. T. B. Jones, of Riverside, spent Wednesday in the city. Born, on the 29th ult,, to Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Jackson, of Centralhatchee, Ga.—a son. Save 25 to 40 per cent, on men’s clothing and overcoats at Boone-Strip- ling Co.’s. Wanted. — Presser. Apply at the Benson Pressing Club. Amateurs “keep olf the grass.” Miss Margaret Blackshear, of Dub lin, is the attractive guest of Miss Miriam Atkinson. For Rent.—A desirable home on Tem ple avenue. Apply to G. E. Parks, real estate and insurance. Wanted. — Young lady for clerical work. Answer in own handwriting. Address P. O. box 43. Mrs. Henry Baldwin and little daugh ter, of Cedartown, a spent day or so with relatives here this week. Mr. Thos. McRitchie, of Loachapo- ka, Ala., s visiting his son, Mr. T. B. McRitchie, and other relatives. Mrs. Edwin S. Banks, of Grantville, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Price-Smith.—Atlanta Georgian. One hundred thousand frost-proof cabbage plants for sale. Apply to W. H. Holmes, at So. Ex. Co.’s office. Call at Brown & Brooks’ and get a free sample of Lamar’s Lemon Laxa tive—a certain cure for biliousness. Ladies’ cloaks, good styles, at one- third off regular price. Boone-Stripling Co. Neckwear, gloves, handkerchiefs, parasols, etc., for gifts. H. C. Glover Co. The pretty things you want and a holiday box to put it in. H. C. Glover Co. You will find our store clean and com fortable, with the best service that can be had in a drug store. Brown & Brooks. “Kabo" Corsets. All lengths, sizes and styles—$1 and $1.50. H. C. Glover Co. We are closing out our stock of din ner ware at one-third oil'. Holt & Cates Co. Wanted.--Carpenters and laborers at Lanett and Langdale, Ala. Gallivan Building Co. Shop early, avoid the rush, and see the pretty things we have. H. C. Glover Co. French China and Johnson Bros.’ semi-porcelain one-third olf. Holt & Cates Co. Only three weeks until Christmas. See our display of toys, etc. Holt Av. Cates Co. About fifty coat suits to close out quick. Prices greatly reduced. Boone-Stripling Co. Shoes.—Ladies’, misses’ and chil dren’s shoes are our specialties. Potts & Parks. Good shoes are our specialty. We fit all feet, all tastes, and all purses. Boone-Stripling Co. Pillow Tops.— Tapestry pillow-tops, worth 50c., on sale now at 35c. each. Potts & Parks. We are going out of the men’s cloth ing business. Cut price sale now on. Boone-Stripling Co. Profits sacrificed on china and bric- a-brac to reduce stock, beginning Dec. G. Holt & Cates Co. Hosiery. —In silk, embroidered and plain lisle, 50c. to $2.50 pair—"Oynx” kind. H. C. Glover Co. Collars and Scarfs.—Fancy scarfs and collars for ladies. We sell ladies’ goods. Potts & Parks. We buy for cash and sell for cash, is why we sell the same goods for less money. Boone-Stripling Co. Fancy Linens. — Drawn work, Bat- tenberg and cluny linen pieces. A large variety. H. C. Glover Co. Ladies’ Suits. — Special prices on cloaks and suits for ladies, misses and children. Potts & Parks. Corsets. — “American Lady” corsets; medium, long or extra long; high or low bust. Potts & Parks. Linens.—Irish, art and pillow-case linen; linen sheeting; linen lawn and cambric. Potts tk Parks. Pocket knives, razors, scissors and shears at one-third to one-half discount to reduce stock. Holt & Cates Co. Hot milk chocolate, beef tea. tomato boullion, clam boullion, etc.—all made and served right. Brown & Brooks. Handkerchiefs. —Vara linen (plain or fancy) ladies’ or men’s handkerchiefs, from 5c. to $1 each. Potts & Parks. Dr. J. S. Hardaway will preach at the Central Baptist church next Sun day night on “How to Live a Christian. ’ The Ladies’ Bible Study Circle of the Central Baptist church will meet with Mrs. IJ. S. Summers next Friday after noon. See L. R. Powell, 19 LaGrange street, before buying your stalk-cutters and disc harrows, with and without tongues. Miss Judith Lyndon, of Washington, Ga., and Miss Bessie Burnett, of Fay etteville, Ala., are guests of Mrs. J. H. Simms. If this beautiful weather continues much longer our farmer friends will be strongly tempted to begin planting for another crop. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Martin, of Atlanta, died Wednes day night, and was brought to Newnan for interment yesterday afternoon. Of course, you can get hot chocolate at most any fountain; but ours is made with Huyler’s coca. Brown & Brooks. No hooks, no clasps, no eyelets, no strings, no heavy steels, is the “Sahlin Perfect Form” corset. H. G. Glover Co. Avoid the usual holiday rush by shop ping early. See the many new arid beautiful things we have. H. C. Glover Co. Still time to plant hyacinths, etc. Narcissus, 15c. dozen ; hyacinths, 25c. dozen—as long as they last. Holt & Cates Co. Store Notice. — For the convenience of our friends and customers we will be open evenings until 8:30 o’clock. H. C. Glover Co. Can you imagine anything better when you are tired or hungry than a cup of hot milk chocolate? Try ours. Brown & Brooks. Corsets. — We are sole agents in New nan for the “Sahlin Perfect Form” corset—$1 arid $1.50. Ask to see them. H. C. Glover Co. If you want a nourishing chocolate, with the most delicate flavor, try our hot milk chocolate, made with Huyler’s cocoa. Brown & Brooks. For Sale.—One 4-room and one 5- room cottage. The above places are bargains. If you need a place see me at once. D. W. Boone. Strictly Cash Hereafter.—On and af ter Nov. 8 I shall do a strictly cash business. This rule will apply to everyone. R. L. Moncrief. “Dorothy Dainty” Ribbons. — Con tains one sash and two hair-bows to match - $1.50 to $3 set. Each set in beautiful gift box. H. C. Glover Co. Home-Grown Winter Vegetables. — Well-blanched celery ; also, lettuce and radises, fresh from the garden. Call at 14 Robinson street, or ’phone 210. For Sale. -Three beautiful lots, close in. Very desirable for homes or invest- ment. For further inforaintion see G. E. Parks, Real Estate and Insurance. Farm For Rent. Two or three-horse farm, one-half mile of Welcome; close to church and good school. Apply to W. H. Hutchens, Sargent, Ga., K. F. D. I. Gov. Brown has appointed Hon. II. A. Hall a delegate from the State-at- large to the Rivers and Harbors Con gress, which will meet in Washington next week. At the regular meeting of the Coun ty Commissioners on Wednesday last Messrs. L. J. R. Copeland, G. C. Hen drick and C. V. Moreland were elected convict guards. For Rent. Two or four-horse farm, 3 miles northeast of Sharpsburg. Good dwelling, orchard and pastures. Plenty tenant houses and water. Apply to G. E. Smith, Turin, Ga. Loans.— Six per cent, money to lend on well-improved farm lands. For full information call on or write Gar land M. Jones, Newnan, Ga., or Frank Harwell, LaGrange. Ga. Mrs. Sallie Pyron, of East Point, an nounces the engagement of her daugh ter, Mollie. and Mr. William Adam Swygert, of Haralson, the wedding to take place in December, at home. Warning. — All persons are hereby notified not to harbor or give employ ment to Willie Strong, colored, as he is under contract to work for me during the year 1910. Lee Bohannon. Mr. R. F. Beck was called to Mil- ledgeville yesterday by a telegram an nouncing the death of his father, who was one of the oldest residents of Bald win county, and one of its best citizens. Not in many years has so large an acrege been sown in small grain as has has been done this fall, and with favor- hle seasons the crop will prove a big help to the farmers next spring and summer. Miss Mary Goodrum, of Newnan, ar rived to-day to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. I. C. McCrory until to-morrow, when she will l«ave for Macon, to be the guest of Mrs. Nesbit Tinsley.—At lanta Journal, 30th ult. Palmetto had a disastrous fire Satur day night, the stores occupied by Jas. Cooper and T A. Goggins being com pletely gutted. It is understood that the total damnge will reach $4,000, with but little insurance. Misses Juila Mae Hackney, Christine Cole, L.vda Brown, Kate Snead and Mrs. It. O. Jones attended Miss Estelle Zellars’ reception at Grantville Wed nesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. D. G. Owen, (nee Miss Onie Brannon.) We must wind up our notes and ac counts. Please pay up at once arid save trouble and expense. T. A. Hutchens is our collector. D. W. Boone, for D. W. Boone Go. Notice to the Public. —I am prepared to sharpen the “Oliver Chilled” points, middle breakers and turners at $2 a dozen, and guarantee them as good as new. O. L. Byram, Roscoe, Ga. For Sale. — A farm of 120 ncres, 5 miles from Newnan. Good house and new barn. Terms, one-fourth cash, and balance in one, two and three years, with 8 per cent, interest, at op tion of purchaser. W. G. Post. Special Notice.—Owing to the early showing of so many new, beautiful and useful gifts our store has been select ed as headquarters for the early shop pers’ club. Won’t you join? II. G. Glover Go. On Monday next a public sale of lots inlthe town of Palmetto will be held, and the sale is attracting a good deal of; attention. The lots are most desir- bly situated, and will undoubtedly com mand good prices at the sale. See ad vertisement. On Tuesday next Mr. J. H. Johnson, executor of the estate of Gabriel L. Johnson, deceased, will sell several hundred acres of valuable land belong ing to snid estate. It is all desira ble property, and the Hale will doubt less attract many bidders. Attention, Newnan Fire Department. —The members of the Newnan Fire Department are requested to meet at the Council Chamber next Tuesday night. (Dec. 7,) at 7 o’clock. Impor tant business. J. A. Stephens, Chief. John W. Kersey, Sec’y. Special. —Wanted, young man, or miss, or lady, with capital of $4iJ0, to go in partnership in a very profitable business, which guarantees $2,500 to $3,000 profits in six months. For bet ter references please write G. V. care Herald and Advertiser, Nev/nan, Ga. Mr. J. R. Holt has sold his interest in the Holt & Cates Go. We are offer ing our stock of French china, Hemi- porcelain, fancy china, bric-a-brac, bristle goods, perfumes, etc., at sacri fice prices, to reduce the stock. Holt & Gates Co. Church Notice. —- Services at the Episcopal church next Monday night, (Dec. li.) The hour has been changed to 7 o’clock. Would be glad for every body to come and bring their friends. Rev. Russell K. Smith, Minister in charge. At the regular jmeetingjof Newnan Lodge, No. 102, I. O. O. F., on Monday night next, new officers will be chosen for the coming year. At the same meeting the second degree will be con ferred upon seven candidates. A full attendance of the membership is de sired. Elder David Smith, of Atlanta, will preach at Mt. Gilead Primitive Baptist church, Madras, Ga., on the second Sun day in December, at 11 a. m. Elder Smith is one of the best preachers of the Primitive church, and those who go out to hear him on the date named will not be disappointed. An unfortunate killing occurred Sat urday night near town, by which a young man named Jackson Luckie lost his life. The killing resulted from the accidental discharge of a pistol in the hands of John N. Austin, jr., and a verdict to this effect was rendered by the coroner’s jury. Newnan Board of Trade. The mem bers of the Newnan Board of Trade are requested to meet next Tuesday night, (Dec. 7.) in the office of H. C. Fisher Sons & Co., at 7:30 o’clock. Business of importance. W. A. Brannon, Pres’t. W. G. Wright, Sec’y. Announcement. —Mr. W. R. Pitman, the veteran harnessmnker, formerly located at Keith’s stables, is now in charge of my harness department, and L. A. Kelsey, formerly in charge of the Dixie shoe shop, is now employed in my shoemaking department. A. J. Billings. Judge W. B. W. Dent, who has been with his sister in Atlanta for several weeks, came down to vote Tuesday, and spent a day or so with his Newnan friends. Judge Dent was quite ill for awhile, but we are glad to know that he has about recovered his health, and enjoyed greatly meeting his old Cowe ta friends. The Mabel McKinley Opera Co. failed to keep its engagement in New nan last week, much to the disappoint ment of our music-lovers, who had been led to anticipate an evening of rare enjoyment. It is supposed that M iss McKinley’s troupe missed a con nection at some point, although no ex planation was received here. For Sale. — Five hundred bushels home-raised Appier seed oats, grown by W. A. Herring. The past season Mr. Herring raised on ordinary upland 72 bushels of these oats per acre. There is a sharp demand for the oats, and if you want the best seed on the market see us at once. H. C. Glover Co. Be sure and see our large advertise ment elsewhere in this paper. We have two or three very handsome game sets, French chinn and hand-painted, which have proven too expensive for our trade. We are offering them as fol lows: 25 set for $12.98; $30 roast set for $14.98; $20 fish set for $10.98. Holt & Gates Co. Mr. Tom Powell, second son of Judge and Mrs. J. S. Powell, who is a cadet at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, haH recently been appointed a corporal in the sophomore class. This promotion was made, first, on class standing and conduct, Hecond, on knowledge of military tactics, and third, on military efficiency. The young man is to be conrgatulated on winning his chevrons. The Robinson Shown, which have been furnishing entertainment for our people this week, deserve the strongest praise. There is not a single objection able feature in the shows, and some of the exhibitions merit the highest praise. It is not the sort of street car nival that usually afflicts towns at this season of the year, and we do not hes itate to commend it as one of the best shows that has visited Newnan in a long while. Dr. and Mrs. G. A. Nunnally are now permanent residents of Rome. The Doctor spent a short while here as the guest of his son, W. J. Nunnally, before leaving for Dublin to attend the State Baptist Convention, but Mrs. Nunnally had not been in Rome for fif teen years until she arrived last week. Dr. and Mrs. Nunnally will be the guests of W. J. Nunnally at, Mrs. II. A. Smith’s until their new home is com pleted, when all three will move into it. Rome Tribune-Herald. In the city primary Tuesday for Mayor, four Aldermen, and four mem bers of the City Board of Education, the following candidates were voted for- - For Mayor-M. G. Keith, 295; A. R. Burdett, 215. For Alderman T. M. Goodrum. 408; J. T. Williams. 401 ; W. J. Murphoy, 374: J. T. Swint,, 344; W. S. Askew, 180; L. W. Harris, 137; W. P. Gear- reld, 104; S. W. Woods, 80. For Members of Board of Education each of the candidates received the to tal vote polled, viz; T. E. Atkinson, T. B. Davis, I. N. Orr and Frank Wil kinson. The election'waH quiet, no disturb ance occurring’during the day. County Rally of Farmers’ Union. The Farmers’ Union of Coweta coun ty will have a rally at Lee’s Chapel, in the Seventh district, on Saturday, Dec. 11. Good speakers will be on hand, and everybody friendly to the union is invi ted. At this meeting alHO officers of the County Farmers’ Union will be chosen for another year. All local unions are urged to send representa tives. R. N. Winkles. Pres’t. W. C. Vollenweider, Sec’y. Will Close Christmas Day. We, the undersigned merchants of Newnan, agree to close our stores on Saturday, Dec. 25, (Christmas Day,) for the entire day. . P. F. Cuttino & Co., R. M. Young Co., H. G. Arnall Mdse. Co., M. G. Farmer & Go., Boone-Stripling Co. W. L Welch & Co., T. G. Farmer & Sons Co., Woodroof Suppply Co., B. 11. Kirby Hardware Go., R. & G. Brod, Mrs. Lola Adams, Newnan Hardware Co., Hnrdegree, Shellnutt Go., Johnson Hardware Co., Atkinson Bros., Potts & Parks, H. G. Glover Go., Barnett, St. John & Co., Sater & McKoy, Wrn. Askew, I. N. Orr Co., W. H. 11 no ten, Miss Ella Turner. Public Sale of Land. I will sell at the court-house door in Newnan on the first Tuesday in Decem ber, (unless previously disposed of al private sale,) 120 acres of land in Pan ther Creek district, 4 miles north of Newnan. The land will be sold in 40- acre lots. A good branch runs through the land. A public road runs through the land also, which is on R. F. D. No. 5. Terms cash. C. H. Newton. —A Heard county preacher has be « presennted with a loving cup. N< w what will he put in it to love with?— Rome Tribune-Herald. Reduction Sale Our Mr. Holt has disposed of his interest in the Holt & Cates Co., to take effect Jan. 1. The new firm propose to discontinue the sale of many lines we have been handling, and for this reason, and to facilitate stock-taking, we are offering liberal reductions on our stock of French China, John son Bros’. Semi-Porcelain, Rub ber Goods, Hand Mirrors, Cut lery, Razor Strops, Japanese Waiters, Manicure Goods, Pipes and other smokers’ articles, Dec orated Lamps, Brushes, Combs, and many other items too numer ous to mention here. GAME SETS. We have several Fish and Game Sets, which have proved too high in price for this trade, and for this reason we are offering them for less than cost. One hand-painted French China Game Set, large platter, and twelve plates, formerly sold for $25, reduced to $12.98. French China Roast Set, former ly sold for $30, reduced to $14.98, One $20 Game Set, consisting of twelve plates, large platter, and gravy boat, formerly sold for $20, reduced to $10.98. TOYS ,ETC. We are opening our stock of Toys, etc., including Gift Books, Stationery, etc., all of which will be on display Dec. 6. Call and look them over. We have ample storing room, and will be glad to have you make your selections now, and store them for you un til Christmas Eve. HOLT & CATES CO. NEWNAN, GA. Call at BANTA’S* and select some thing nice for the “folks” at home • for Xmas. We I will lay it aside I and keep it for j you until Xmas. I H. S. Banta I Suits, Overcoats, Odd Pants, Hats and Gents’ Furnishings now ready for your selection for the holidays. Younglmen’s Suits, $12.50 to $25. Children’s Saits, $2.50 to $6.50. Odd Pants, $2.50 to $6. Call and make; yourlselection while the stock is full. BARNETT, ST. JOHN & CO.