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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. r Local Happening's Told in >? SHort Paragraphs >£* S* 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. w .s. 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.