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VOL. XLIXi
NEWNAN, GA., FR,IDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1913.
NO. 13
REVERSING the order.
The old year diet and the new year dawns,
X ut Time plays on with tho self*samo pawns;
nd still, for all wp may say or do.
"New" is but old" set tho other end to.
The old year was "now" a few moons ago.
And now year aa "old" wo soon shall know.
For over this ancient truth Is found—
■The "new" I* old turned the other way round.
The old year ffdos, with Ita aged grief;
The new year comos with younu-oyed beliefs;
But deep though we quaff Illusion's cup,
•Still "now" ia -old" turnod the othor aldo up.
—[Frederick Moxon.
Our Florida Letter.
I sit with the fishers, when they fish
•from the wharf, with my arms round
the electric light post, and sometimes
am bold enough to let go my hojd to
disentangle a fish from the book, or
shoo the pelicans away, who fly around,
ever ready to get any unguarded fish,
which they swallow whole, and the ex
pansion of their throats is something
wonderful to see. We have a fishing
boat rented, and our girls beg and
plead with me to go out with them, and
when X say I’m .afraid of water they
reply, “You are often on the steamers,
almost out of sight of land;” and once,
replying to this argument that I feel
safe on a big boat, our care-taker com
mends: “Remember the Titanic.”
Yes, that is a lesson for ub all.
One would think this little island
as free from incident aB a quiet
country place, but not so. Recently a
Tampa judge, who is both wise and
just, went to New York to meet a
Scotch lassie freBh from Scotland, chap
eroned by her sister, and was married,
and on the trip home they were here for
a day or so. The trio were carried
across in a private launch to avoid the
crowd, but a friend of ours, whose boat
they secured, made us wise to the inci
dent—and we watched the boat as the
happy party were rowed out across the
bay.
The boats all ply the bay on the east,
as the shallows of the Gulf make it im
possible for large vessels to approach
this Bhore; but the Gulf coast is where
all bathing and shell-gathering is done,
while the boating and fishing are done
on the bay shore. There is a house
boat here that has been in this harbor
for a year, occupied by a nice family
from New York—the Shermans, con
sisting of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman and a
son. They came for the health of the
former, which has been restored,
though they have spent three years in
Cuba since coming, South. Mr. Sher
man is a Government marine engineer
and in the past has been in Newnan to
inspect boilers manufactured at Cole’s
shops. Mrs. Sherman is a fine woman
and can explain any nautical affair we
submit to her. We call her our infor
mation bureau.
. Our girlB were down on the Gulf
beach last Sunday morning, sitting un
der the palm arbor. I was at the cot
tage reading, when Lagnette came
back after me, saying there was a
great big vessel way out in the Gulf
outlined against the western sky, and
for me to come at once and see if.
When I looked out I saw two vessels.
One seemed anchored down at Egmont
Key, where we watch the lighthouse
every night, or unloading supplies at
Fort Dade, or Fort DeSoto Islands,
where the barracks are situated and
where Government troops are stationed,
from which we can see when walking
on the Gulf beach at night the electric
lights twinkling in the distance—the
■only proof we have t^al there are
“keys out in that directio We hear
the reverbrating cannon very day.
The other vessel was a magnificent pri
vate yacht—or houseboat, we called it
— stranded in the sand, and giving the
distress signal for help. Mr. Sherman
and his son took their smaller boat,
with its 15-horse power gasoline engine,
went out and pulled them into deep wa
ter and piloted them into the harbor of
Tampa Bay; so we went across the is
land, which is only about 550 feet wide,
to see them come into port. The gen
tleman, his wife, another couple, and
servants and crew were the only ones
on board. The owner of the yacht
landed and offered pay for gasoline,
which offer was refused. The only pay
required by the Bailor was to be helped
himself when in a like extremity. Mr.
Sherman afterward found that he had
met the people before, having inspected
machinery at their lumber plant. Their
boat was from Cedar Keys and spent
the night in this port.
The sunset over the Gulf the same af
ternoon was the most beautiful marine
view I have ever beheld, and impressed
me as a picture from an old master
would touch an artist.
Going over for a day at Tampa the
next morning, we realized the pleasure
of an early morning view of Pass-a-
Grille and her harbor and vessels
moored at her docks, and sunrise over
the bay after we were several miles
out. We reached St. Petersburg at 8.
Changing boats there we reached Tam
pa at 10 a. m., having made the run of
40 miles. My little cousin, Mrs. Kin-
nard, told me I must not return with
out seeing Tampa Bay Hotel;—so we
made the trip and felt fully repaid. As
I waxed enthusiastic over its many
charms, Elcla warned me to save Bomo
of my enthusiasm and not exhaust all
my adjectives until I had seen the
“Ponce de Leon,” which she had visited
with her aunt. Another cousin had
told me also that I must seo that far-
famed resort. Florida is covered with
hotels, reminding one of ant-hills in
Georgia. The grounds of the Tampa
Bay Hotel is an earthly Eden, and On
taking our leave I thought of the de
parture of our first parents from the
Garden of Eden. We intended going
out to Ybor City, a suburb of Tampa,
to visit the Ruth Hargrove Mission
School for Cuban children, but for fear
of getting left we regretfully gave it
up, returning at 7 p. m. to beautiful
Pass-a-Grille, with its wave-washed
shores bo quiet and restful after our trip
to Tampa.
We are so near Cuba that we have
discussed going over while we are so
far on the way; but Mother Georgia is
calling me home, and her call is stranger
than that of Cuba.
Nellie Leigh Cook.
Pass-a-Grille, Fla., Dec. 18th.
1914 Will Arrive Three Hours
Before It Reaches U. S.
The birth of a new year, as we are
all aware, is variously celebrated, but
how many people know the manner in
which that momentous date is set? Do
you know that the New Year is really
hours old before the bulk of the civi
lized world is able to celebrate it?
Priority in rejoicing over the event is
actually given to the untutored inhabi
tants of the islands of the Bouth Pacific.
The first of the civilized world that will
greet 1914 will be the people of farS'
way New Zealand. Sweeping west
ward, the change of date crosses Asia
and then the old world of Europe
and Africa before starting over the
Atlantic to America. Onward it
speeds at the rate of a thousand miles
an hour until the first day of the new
year dies away in the middle of the
Pacific.
In the United States the idea of an
nouncing broadcast over the land the
birth of the New Year originated with
the officers in charge of the Naval Ob
servatory in Washington. Ten years
ago it wsb suggested that the tele
graph companies dispatch at midnight
from Washington a series of signals
proclaiming the exact moment of the
New Year’s beginning. The idea was
taken up, and signals were sent out at
midnight and at 1, 2 and 3 o’clock in
the morning following, in order that
each great time division of the United
States should receive its own appropri-
ate midnight signal from the nation’s
capital.
Since the beginning of this service
other telegraph and most of the cable
companies have lent their co-operation,
and signals are now sent covering both
North and South America, all .our
colonial possessions, Australia, Japan,
and the principal nations of Europe.
Some idea of the Bpe'ed with which
these New Year greetings are flashed
from Washington to distant points can
be gathered from the fact that it takes
less than four-tenths of a second to
reach the Manila observatory, five
tenths of a second to reach Lick obser
vatory, California; 2.25 seconds to cov
er the distance between Washington and
tbei coast survey station in Alaska, (this
includes relaying,) and fourjseconds to
let the Wellington observatory in New
Zealand know that the new year has
reached us after the celebration there
has been hours old and folks in bed.
Arnall-Coppedge.
Sonola Entorprlae-Guzatto, 18th Inst.
A pretty but quiet wedding was that
of Miss Sudie Arnall, one of our lovely
young ladies, and Mr. J. B. Coppedge,
of Atlanta, which happy event occurred,
at tho home of the bride’s mother, Mrs.
J. M. Arnall, Wednesday afternoon at
6:30 o'clock.
The hall, parlor and sitting-room of
thl< home were beautifully decorated
with ferns, bamboo and holly; the stair
case with vines and wandering jew.
In the parlor an arch was formed., of
evergreens, with sprays of holly and
bright red berries peeping out. Here
the monogram “A. & C.” swung from
a silver cord, the background being,
formed of a cream laco curtain, with
ferns and vines.
The bride and groom entered the par
lor alone from the sitting-room, and in
the presence of the relatives and a few
close friends stood under the arch,
where the ceremony was performed in
a very impressive manner by Rev J.
W. R. Jenkins, of Zebulon.
The bride was gowned in a handsome
blue coat suit, with fur trimmings and
buttons, the vest being of white and
blue net over a rainbow-colored lining,
with hat and gloves to match. Tho
bride carried a bouquet of roses, tied
with white ribbon, •
A dainty salad course was served.
Miss Arnall is well-known by our people,
and has friends by the score. She is a
lady of splendid character, and posesses
the refined traits that go to make
an ideal life companion.
Mr. Coppedge is traveling salesman
for tho Elwood-Meyers Co., of Spring-
field, Ohio, with headquarters in Atlan
ta. He is a gentleman of sterling
character, and an old Fayette county
boy.
Mr. and Mrs. Coppedge left at 6:40
o’clock for their home in Atlanta, amid
showers of rice and good Wishes for a
long and happy life.
The presents were numerous and
handsome.
The Tax Equalization Law.
Macon Telegraph*
The tax equalization law is probably
the most important act of the Legisla
ture in a generation. It fills a crying
need, and will be of incalculable use IF
CAPABLE MEN ARE PUT ON THE BOARD
OF TAX ASSESSORS. And this is a ques
tion which is up to tho County Commis
sioners in the 146 Georgia counties.
These assessors must be freeholders,
and shall not receive less than $3 a day
while actually at work. This work will
not last long. There is no limit to the
amount that may be paid. It can be $5
or $7 a day, if it will require that much
to get good men. With good and com
petent men on the board of assessors
the law will prove a great blessing, ff
it is badly managed it will prove a dis
tressing failure, and a clamor for its
repeal will come up from all over the
State. The possibilities for wonderful
good in this new law are great. The
converse of that proposition is lamenta
bly dangerous. The law will be a great
success or a great failure. It all de
pends on the kind and character of men
selected for its enforcement by the sev
eral boards of County Commissioners.
Constipation Poisons You.
If you are constipated your entire
system is poisoned by the waste matter
kept in the body—serious results often
follow. Use Dr. King's New Life Pills
and you will soon get rid of constipation,
headache and other troubles. 25c. at
druggists or by mail. H. E. Bucklen &
Co., Philadelphia and St. Louis.
King—Johnson; King—Morris.
Codartown Standard, 11th Inst
A lovely affair of Thursday after
noon was the wedding of Miss Emma
Nunnaliy King to Mr. Ezra Johnson of
Newnan, and Miss Lavisa King to Dr.
Joseph G. Morris of Bowdon, at the
brides’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S.
King, at their pleasant country home.
The parlor, where the double cere
mony was performed, was simply and
artistically decorated in green foliage.
An improvised altar was formed in one
corner of the room. The two couples
stood under a large lovers’ knot of
white maline.
Miss Evie Johnson, of Carrollton,
couBin of Mr. Johnson, sang "Shubert’s
Serenade" and “1 Drink the Fragrance
of the Rose,” to the accompaniment of
MIsb Irene Redding, of Cave Spring.
As MisB Redding rendered Mendels
sohn’s “Wedding March” Rev. C. C.
Head entered the parlor, then the
brides, followed by the grooms. A
beautiful and Impressive ceremony was
performed. The brideB both wore going-
away suits of blue, with hats to match,
and carried bouquets of roses.
After the ceremony an informal re
ception was held for the relatives and
friends assembled. MIsb Mira King
served punch in the reception hall.
The ' bridal party and guests were
served a salad course, cream and cake
in the dining-room. The color scheme
of pink and white was used in the din
ing-room and carried out in the place-
cards and cream. A large vase of
chrysanthemums formed the center
piece of the table. At each corner of
the table was a candlestick with pink
and white shades. MiBses Gladys Find
ley, Dorothy Wright, Edith Tilly, Wil
lie Ruth McKinney and Marie Sewell,
of Cave Springs, assisted in serving.
Many beautiful presents testified the
esteem in which the two couples are
held. After many good wishes, the
happy couples left for Atlanta.
Dr. and Mrs. Morris will make their
home in Bowdon, where Dr. Morris is
a rising young dentist.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will make
Newnan their home, where Mr. John
son is manager of the Ezra Johnson
Novelty Co.
The visiting member of the board of
education was examining a class in his
tory, and one of the brightest pupil,
was asked the question: “Why did the
population of Rome decrease just before
the fall of the Empire?”
The reply camo promptly from a lit
tle girl: 1 ‘Because the Romans had
ceased to practice husbandry.”
Croup and Cough Remedy.
Croup is a terrible disease; it attacks
children so suddenly they are very apt
to choke unless given the proper reme
dy at once. There is nothing better in
the world than Dr. King’s New Dis
covery. Lewis Chamberlain, of Man
chester, Ohio, writes about his children:
“Sometimes In severe attacks we were
afraid they would die, but since we
proved what a certain remedy Dr.
King’s New Discovery is, we have no
fear. We rely on it for croup, coughs
and colds." So can you. 50c. and 81.
A bottle should be in every home. At
all druggists. H. E. Bucklen & Co.,
Philadelphia or St. Leuis.
QREETIMGS!
W e wish our patrons and
friends a merry Christmas
and a happy, prosperous
New Year :?■■■■
Parks St Arnold
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from city limits. Spring branch on the place; about six acres
in original woods. This is one of the most desirable little
farms in the county.
For a quick sale can give terms and sell at a bargain.
G. E. Parks Insurance & Realty Co.
We write all lines of Insurance. «« i-a Qreenvllle St. Phone 335.
Church service was bver on Christmas
morning and three prominent mombers
walked home together, discussing the
sermon.
“I’ll tell you,” said the first enthusi
astically, “Dr. Blank can certainly dive
deeper into the truth than any preacher
I ever heard!”
“Yes,” said the second man, “and
he can stay under longer.”
“Yes,” said the third, "and come up
drier.”
Just because a man doesn’t drink is
no Sign he Isn’t thirsty.
A Valuable Suggestion,
IMPORTANT TO EVERT ORE
It is now conceded by physicians that
tho kidneys should have more attention,
aa they control the other organs to a
remarkable degree and do a tremen
dous amount of work in removing the
poisons and waste matter from the sys
tem by filtering the blood.
During the winter months especially,
when we live an indoor life, the kid
neys should receive some assistance
when needed, as we take less exercise,
drink less water and often eat more rich,
heavy food, thereby forcing the kidneys
to do more work than Nature intended.
Evidence of kidney trouble, such as
lame back, annoying bladder troubles,
smarting or burning, brick-dust or sedi
ment, sallow complexion, rheumatism,
maybe weak or irregular heart action,
warns you that your kidneys require
help immediately to avoid more Berious
trouble.
Many physicians claim that an herbal
medicine containing no minerals or opi
ates has a most healing influence. An
ideal herbal compound that has had
most remarkable succesBas a kidney and
bladder remedy IbDt. Kilmer's Swamp-
Root.
You may receive a sample bottle of
Swamp-Root by parcel post. Address
Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.,
and enclose ten cents; also mention The
Newnan Herald and Advertiser.
Ask the man from Ortonville—all
about his Ford. 1 Here’s a Michigan
town with forty-six cars, and forty-
four are Fords. And there are
many other towns the world over
making Ortonville hustle for its
record of Ford popularity.
Five hundred dollars is the new price of the
Ford runabout; the touring car is five fifty;
the town car seven fifty—all f. o. b. Detroit,
complete with equipment. Get catalogue and
particulars from NEWNAN GARAGE.
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY 00.
CURRENT SCHEDULES.
ARRIVE FROM
Griffin 11:10 a. m.
Chattanooga 1:40 p.m.
Cedartown 0:33 a.m.
Columbtu ........ 9:06a m.
7:17 r. tt.
DEPARTFOR
Griffin 1:40 p.m.
Griffin 0:38 a.m.
Chattanooga ’11:10 a.m.
Codartown 7:17 p. w.
Columbaa 7:40 A.
0:16 r-H
