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Had best be done early. Do not
put it off 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 v/e 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 portierre cur
tains.
We invits You
To make our store your head
quarters for holiday shopping.
We are daily receiving new goods
that will appeal to you.
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NEWS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST
TO OUR LOCAL READERS.
Colton is selling to-day at U5-8c.
See the reilable “Reo.”
“You can do it with a Reo.”
“Peace be among ye, brethren!”
The early shopper always gets
choice.
first
periodicals, at
News, magazines,
Holt & Cates Co.’s.
Nunnally’s candy fresh every week
it llolt & Cates Co.’s.
You can always find all-pork sausage
t G. U. Carmichael’s.
Luthdrville,
Corsets. —Full line just opened, all
sizes of each style. We sell corsets.
Potts & Parks.
Money to Lend. — Money to lend on
farm lands, one to five years, at 0 per
cent. R. O. Jones.
Are you going to dress a doll for
Christmas? It’s time. We have the
doll. Holt & Cates Co.
Hosiery.— In silk embroidered and
plain lisle, 50c. to $2.60 pair—“Onyx”
kind. H. C. Glover Co.
Mr. .1. E. Culpepper, of
was in the city yesterday.
Linen Handkerchiefs.—Five cents to
$1 each a Potts & Parks’.
Christmas toys and all kinds of gift
goods at Holt & Cates Co.’s.
We regret to learn that Mr. O. S.
Olmstead continues quite ill.
Born, on the 1st inst., to Mr. and
Mrs. O. B. Hayes—a daughter.
Mrs. M. A. Wiley, of Palmetto, is
with Mrs. Dr. Stacy this week.
Let Benson press that suit of yours.
You will find him on the square.
Shop early and often, because the
holiday rush will begin next week.
Born, on the 6th inst., to Mr. and
Mrs. T. H. Carmical—a daughter.
Collars and Scarfs
and collars for ladies,
goods.
Fancy scarfs
We sell ladies’
Potts & Parks.
Ladies’ Saits. — 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 Sr. Parks.
Handkerchiefs.— Pure linen (plain or
fancy) ladies’ or men’s handkerchiefs,
from 5c. to $1 each. Potts & Parks.
The Daughters of the Confederacy
will meet next Tuesday afternoon at 3
o’clock, in the Library assembly-room.
marriage will
evening next.
occur on Wednesday
Best line of doll carriages ever shown
in Newnan at Holt & Cates Co.’s.
Highest market price paid for hides.
G. O. Carmichael.
Benson cleans clothes cleaner than
any cleaner that cleans. ’Phone 294.
The Reading Circle will meet next
Thursday with Mrs. T. E. Atkinson.
For Sale.—Good medium-sized horse.
See D. W. Boone or T. A. Hutchens.
Fancy Collars. — Ladies’ stocks, ja
bots and lace collars at Potts & Parks’.
Pure home-made country lard, just
rendered, at G. O. Carmichael’s mar
ket.
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 Poets &
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’.
Money to lend on desirable real es
tate at 7 per cent. Apply to Tnos. G.
Farmer, jr.
If you want the best values in
Christmas gifts, toys, etc., go to Holt
& Cates Co. ’s.
The Ladies’ Bible Study Circle of
the Central Baptist church will meet
next Friday afternoon with Mrs. Thos.
J. Jones._
Mr. R. W. Almon, for several years
the popular manager of the Southland
Hotel at Carrollton, died in that city
Saturday;
Miss Martha Ryder, of Columbus,
who has been the attractive guest of
Mrs. O. D. Gorman, returned home
Wednesday.
Miss Pearle Foster will arrive Sun
day from Ocilla, where she has been
engaged the past season in the milli
nery business.
Col. Isaac J. Jackson, one of the
oldest and best-known lawyers of the
Coweta circuit, died Friday at his home
in Hogansville.
Congressman Adamson passed through
the city Saturday night en route to
Washington, where he was present at
roll-call Monday.
Mr. J. J. Keith's new residence on
Spring street, which has just been com
pleted, is now occupied by Mr. Carl
Fischer and family.
For Sale. I have for sale eight fine
rose-comb Rhode Island Red roosters,
hatched off last April. Apply to L. M.
McGee, Madras, Ga.
The Young Ladies’ Bible Studv Cir
cle of the Central Baptist church will
meet next Friday afternoon with Mrs.
Lem Poole, at 3 o’clock.
The Newnan Banking Co. has en
larged its vault by removing the brick
partition and taking in the vault for
merly used by the Coweta Fertilizer
Co., on the same floor.
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.
The time to check a cough or cold is
at the start. Delays are dangerous.
Nyal’s Winter Cough Sryup cures
quickly. ’Phone 18.
Brown & Brooks.
Hacking coughs stopped while you
wait. Get a buttle of our Nyal’s Win
ter Cough Cure. Ymu will be astonished
at the quick relief it. gives.
Brown & Brooks.
Money to Lend. —I am prepared to
lend money on first-class real estate at
7 per cent. Can place any number of
loans on approved property.
Thos. G. Farmer, jr.
Solicitor-General Terrell was called
to Greenville on urgent business Tues
day. and in his absence Col. W. L.
Stallings represented the State in all
criminal cases that came up for trial.
Mrs. M. G. Screven, Misses May
and Jule Screven, and Mrs. T. P. Bond
and Miss Claude Bond, of Savannah,
are stopping with Mrs. Mattie H.
Strickland, and will spend the winter.
Messrs. J. C. McKoy and S. E. Liegh,
recommended for appointment by the
grand jury at the March term, have
qualified as members of the County
Board of Education for a term of four
years.
Capt. and Mrs. J. M. Strickland, of
Farmdale, are making plans to move
to Newnan, we understand. We trust
the report is true, and assure them in
advance of a warm and hearty wel
come.
Mrs. Alexander Wellington Key an
nounces the engagement of her daugh
ter, Augusta Idene, to Mr. Elmer O.
Sanders, the marriage to take place
Dec. 22.—Birmingham (Ala.) Age-
Herald.
Judge A. D. Freeman went to Grif
fin Tuesday, where he presided for
Judge J. J. Flynt, of the City Court of
Griffin, the latter being disqualified in
a number of cases appearing on the
docket of that court.
Dr. and Mrs. Kirby Starr have taken
anartments'at 72 Spring street, and set
up housekeeping.
Dress Goods.— New shades just open
ed in woolens and silks. Get the latest
at Potts & Parks’.
Christmas Goods. — Handkerchiefs,
collars, ribbons, beauty pins, beR-pins,
at Potts & Parks’.
Born, on the 2d inst., to Mr. and
Mrs. C. W. Cunningham, of Roanoke,
Ala. —a daughter.
Miss Annie Laurie Bates, of Jonep-
ville, S. C., is visiting her cousin, Miss
Grace Lee Foster.
Miss Fletcher Mae Willingham, of
Lutherville, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
J. A. Pendergrast.
Avoid the usual holiday rush by shop
ping early. See the many new and
beautiful things we have.
Home very attractive French china
dinner sets at one-third less than their
value at Holt & Cates Co.’s.
Mr. Owen H. Cocharn, one of Camp
bell county’s oldest and must prominent
citizens, died Sunday—aged 8(1.
Mrs. J. H. Sanders, of Cedartown,
will arrive Sunday to be the guest of
Mrs. Ida Kersey for several days.
One hundred thousand frost - proof
cabbage plants for sale. Apply to W.
H. Holmes, at So. Ex. Co.’s office.
A few fish arid game sets to be sold
for half their value.
Holt & Cates Co.
Neckwear, gloves, handkerchiefs,
parasols, etc., for gifts.
II. C. Glover Co.
The pretty things you want and a
holiday box to put it in.
H. C. Glover Co.
Mr. Willis Davis left Sundav for
Washington, D. C., where he will re
sume his duties as private secretary to
Congressman Adamson.
The Southern School of Telegraphy
has been filling up rapidly the past
few weeks, and the atttendance is now
almost up to the average.
For Rent.— Two one-horse farms, for
standing rent. Will build good house
for suitable white tenant.
R. F. Shedden, Raymond, Ga.
Red and white Christinas bells and
garlands holn to produce the Christmas
spirit, without taking the purse.
Holt & Cates Co.
Plant bulbs now. Hyacinths, 25c.
dozen: narcissus, 15c. dbzen; sacred
lilies, 5Uc. dozen, while they last.
Holt & Cates Co.
For Sale. — Fine young Georgia-raised
mare. Will work anywhere. Not
afraid of automobiles; perfectly gen
tle. J. W. Owen .
Corsets. — Wo are sole agents in New
nan for the “Sahlin Perfect Form”
corset—$1 and $1.50. Ask to see them.
H. C. Glover Co.
Mr. W. P. Gearreld, of this city, has
secured’the agency for the famous
“Premier” automobiles. He has also
the “Reo” agency, and has recently
received one of the handsome 1910 mod
el 4-cylinder “Reo’s.”
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Moore, of Mad
ras, announce the engagement of their
daughter, Florence Mae, to Mr.' John
Thomas Brown, jr. The marriage will
take place on the evening of Dec. 26,
and will bo a quiet home affair.
proving spectators. The contracting
parties were Miss Ida Lee Bell and
Mr. R. D. Watson.
Dr. Jas. Stacy suffered a slight
strode of paralysis Saturday, and has
been confined to his bed since. He is
as bright and cheerful as ever, though,
and is showing some signs of improve
ment. Everyone sympthizes with this
lovable man in his affliction, and hope
for his recovery.
Mrs. Mike Powell, of Newnan,
stopped over in Atlanta this week for
a short time on her way for a visit to
her aunt in Charleston, S. C. Mr.
Powell will join her in Charleston, and
together they will go to New York for
a short trip, returning home for Christ
mas.—Atlanta Journal.
Missqs Eflie Clyde and Cora Hornsby
will leave Sunday for Bainbridge to be
attendants ar, the marriage of their
brother. Mr. T. J. Hornsby, to Miss
Edn,a Thomas, of that city. The wed
ding will take place next Thursday.
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.
Special Notice. -Owing to the early
showing of so many new, beautiful and
useful gifts our store has been selected
as headquarters for the early shoppers’
club. Won’t you join?
H. C. Glover Co.
Children’s Coughs. — Should be
stopped at once by the use of Nyal’s
Baby Cough Syrup. It gives instant
relief and effects a permanent cure.
Twenty-five cents per bottle.
Brown & Brooks.
Church Notice.— Service at the Epis
copal church next Monday night, (Dec.
13.) at 7 o’clock.' 1 Evening prayer and
sermon. Everybody welcome.
Rev. Russell K. Smith,
Minister in charge.
Senoia will hold a primary election
next Friday for the nomination of a
candidate for Mayor and two candi
dates tor Councilman. The candidates
for Mayor are John Henry Jones and
R. L. Arnall, and I.. L. Hutchinson, O.
B. McDaniel and W. B. Baggarly are
candidates for Councilman.
Settlement Notice. — Parties owing us
money will please call and settle be
fore Jan. 1, as all accounts owing the
firm will be put out for collection af
ter that date. Parties having claims
against the firm will please itemize
and render prior to that date.
Holt & Cates Co.
Announcement.— Mr. W. R. Pitman,
the veteran harnessmaker K tormerly
located at Keith’s stables, is now in
charge of my harness department, and
A. Kelsey, formerly in charge of
the Dixie shoe shop, is now employed
in my shoemaking department.
A. J. Billings.
Mrs. Thus. T. Surles died on Thurs
day, 2d inst., after a lingering illness,
and her funeral took place at Moreland
on Friday. On Sunday Mrs. Surles’
mother, Mrs. Brown, also,died, making
two deaths in this afflicted home with
in three days. Mrs. Brown’s remains
were carried to Lutherville for inter
ment.
Mr. J. J. Cotter, for several years
the popular and efficient superintendent
of the Chattanooga and Griffin division
of the Central of Georgia railway, ten
dered his resignation on the 1st inst.,
and the jurisdiction of Superintendent
Harlan, of the Macon and Atlanta di
vision, was extended to cover the Chat
tanooga division.
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.
11. C. Glover Co.
According to orders issued by Presi
dent Hanson the passenger coaches,
baggage and express cars of the _ Cen
tral railway will be painted a different
color, and in a few months all the old
red coaches will have disappeared. The
new color to be adopted is what is
known as Pullman green, and corres
ponds to the color of the Illinois Cen
tral coaches.
Mr. Thaddeus F. Shrader, of Lum-
berton. Miss., who has been in attend
ance upon the Southern School of Tel
egraphy for several months, has been
quite ill this week, but is much im
proved to-day. llis father arrived in
Newnan yesterday, and will carry his
son home, where he will thoroughly
recuperate before again resuming his
telegraphic studies in the S. S. T.
Mr. Geo. E. Arnsdorli', of Savannah,
Ga., has been engaged as assistant in
structor in the Southern School of
Telegraphy, and entered upon his new
duties in this well-known institution
Dec. 1. Mr. Arnsdorff is a thorough
railroad man, has the natural qualifica
tions of a teacher, and will doubtless
prove a valuable addition to the faculty
of the school. We are pleased to wel
come him to our city.
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.
We Sell Meats.—Wo. sell the best
meats at the lowest prices. Why? Be
cause we sell for cash only. Give us a
trial. ’Phone 163. Sexton & Co.
Rev. V. A. Ham went to Hogans
ville last Saturday to conduct the fu
neral of Col. Isaac Jackson, whose
death occurred at that place Friday.
One hundred gallons genuine ribbon
cane syrup, put up in sealed gallon
and half-gallon jugs, at 65c. gallon.
Apply to J. R. Gable, Raymond, Ga.
Col. Jesse J. Bull, of Fitzgerald, Col.
Nath Culeppper, of Greenville, and
Col. Hatton Lovejoy, of LaGrange, all
leading legal lights in their respective
towns, were in the city yesterday to
argue a motion before Judge It. W.
Freeman. _
Upon the solicitation of Miss Helen
Long, vice-president of Newnan Chap
ter, U. D. C., the Robinhson Shows
agreed to give a percentage of the re
ceipts last Friday for the benefit of the
Daughters of the Confederacy, and the
amount thus realized was $17.40.
“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.
Shop early, avoid the rush, and see
the pretty things we have.
H. C. Glover Co.
Every mule sold by us is guaranteed j 1.
to be just as represented
M. G. & J. J. Keith.
j Farm For Rent.— Two or three-horse
i farm, one-half mile of Welcome; close
to church and good school. Apply to W.
III. Hutchens, Sargent, Ga., P.. F. D.
The Acts of the General Assembly
for 1909 have been received by Ordi-
Mules.— Just received from St. Louis j nary Perdue, and will be given out. to
a car-load of select mules.
M. G. & J. J. Keith.
Drawn work, Battenburg and cluny
linen pieces. A large variety.
H. C, Glover Co.
Shoes.—Ladies’, misses’ and chil
dren’s shoes are our specialties.
Potts & Parks.
Some very attractive small boxes of
cigarB for the man who smokes.
Holt & Cates Co.
Pillow Tops.— Tapestry pillow-tops,
worth 50c., on sale now at 36c. each.
Potts & Parks.
the county officials entitled upon appli
cation.
Mr. Edgar T. Whatley, U. S. Immi
gration Agent, who was transferred
temporarily to Brunswick a few months
ago, is again at hiB old post in Sa
vannah.
Lost.—On Thanksgiving Day a gen
tleman’s dark grey raincoat was lost
on the football playground. Finder will
please leave at Murray Book Store and
get reward.
Many a gallant porker has been exe
cuted in Coweta county during the past
two days; but, while there has been
much slaughter and lamentation in the
hog family, there is likewise great re
joicing throughout the land among
lovers of sparerib and backbone.
Prof. W. L. Strieker and Mr. J.
Frank Lee will go to Atlanta this eve
ning to witness the presentation of that
all-absorbing and popular drama. “The
Servant In The House.” The play has
been on at the Grand all this week,
and has attracted large audiences.
Lodge Notice. At the regular com
munication of Coweta Lodge, No. 60,
F. & A. M., on Tuesday night next,
(Dec. 14,) the annual election of officers
will take place. All members are
quested to be present.
E. D. FouBe, Sec’y.
Telephone Your Wants. — We call for
and deliver prescriptions, Anything
ordered by ’phone will be selected with
me same care as though you called in
person. Deliveries made promptly. No
extra charges. ’Phone 18.
Brown & Brooks.
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
$26, reduced to $12.98.
French China Roast Set, former
ly sold for $30, reduced to $14.98.
One $z() Game Set, consisting
of twelve plates, large platter, and
gruvy bout, 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.
HOU GATES CO.
NEWNAN, GA.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Perry enter
tained last evening for Miss Grace Lee
Foster and Mr. Raymond Crane, whose
Dr. R. J. Bigham returned Monday
from Searcy, Ark., to which place he
went on Thursday of last week for
the purpose of having a conference
with Bishop Hendrix, and will occupy
his pulpit as usual on Sunday next. He
will be greeted by a large congrega
tion.
An eloping couple from Carroll coun
ty came over Monday afternoon to get
married, and were duly and properly
spliced by Judge J. W. Owens, in the
presence of a goodly eompany of ap-
A delightful and altogether enjoya
ble affair of the week was the bird and
’possum supper given by Mr. and Mrs.
Jos. T. Kirby Monday evening in honor
of Judge R. W. Freeman, Hon. Render
Terrell and Judge II. II. Revill. The
company was thoroughly congenial, the
host and hostess most charming, and
the supper a veritable feast. The oth
er guestH present were Messrs. B. T.
Thompson, W. L. Stallings and Jas. E.
Brown.
Mr. C. L. Baker has decided to quit
the near-beer business on Dec. 31, no
matter what action the City Council
may take with reference to licensing
the sale of near-beer another year.
Mr. Baker says he would not continue
in the business, even if permitted to
Hell wihtout license. Hereafter he will
give his entire time to his theatrical
interests, bottling works, and such
other business as he may be able to
pick up.
At the regular meeting on Monday
night the City Council declared war on
the “blind tigers,” and in luture more
stringent measures will he employed
for the suppression of the illicit traffic
in liquor. As the first step to this end
it was decided to offer a standing re
ward of $25 for every “blind tiger” re
ported to the poilce, with proof to con
vict. The police wore likewise urged
to renewed vigilance and activity, in
a more determined effort than has yet
been made to break up “blind tigers”
in Newnan.
Mr. H. M. Fisher, manager of the
Coweta Fertilizer Co., has invested in
a handsome Overland 30-h. p. automo
bile, which will be used in exploiting
the virtues and excellencies of the
various well-known brands of guano
manufactured by his company As soon
as the guano carnnaign opens he will
take the field, and expects to remain
in the thick of the fight until the sea
son closes. Mr. Fisher says the trains
are too slow and schedules too infre
quent for effective service in a cam
paign such as he contemplates making.
It is a handsome car.
Cal! at BANTA’S
and select some
thing nice for the
“folks” at home
for Xmas. We
will lay it aside
and keep it for
you until Xmas.
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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 -peakers will be on hand, and
everybody friendly to the union is invi
ted. Ai h's meeting also officers of
the Coe ^armors’ Union will be
chosen another year. All local
unions i yid to wild representa
tives. R. hi. Winklaa. Prea’t.
W. t - wentor, Sac’y.
Suits, Overcoats, Odd Pants,
Hats and Gents’ Furnishings now
ready for your selection for the
holidays.
Young men’s Suits, $12.50 to $25.
Children’s Suits, $2.50 to $6.50.
Odd Pants, $2.50 to $6.
Call and make your selection
while the stock is full.
BARNETT, ST. JOHN 4 CO.