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Interesting Facts Gathered During the Week by Our
Regular Correspondents.
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TURIN.
The writer was called to Stanriinir
Rock church on Thursday last to preach
tho funeral of Mr. Daniel Morgan,
whose death occurred on the day pre
vious. Deceased was horn and reared
in the community where he died, being
a son of the late Gregg Morgan, one of
Coweta’s moBt upright men and best
citizens. The son emulated his father's
example, and inherited many noble traits
that endeared him to the entire commu
nity. After funeral services at Stand
ing Rock church, attended by a large
concourse of sorrowing friends and
relatives, the remains were laid to rest
in Klmore burying-ground, by the side
of his wife and parentB. Five children
and three brothers Burvive him, to
whom we extend our since condolence.
Rev. J. G. Davis, of Turin, assisted in
conducting the funeral.
Owing to the quarterly meeting at
Mt. Gilead church no services were
held nl the Methodist church Sunday,
hut the pastor will preach hero next
Sunday.
It is with deep regret that we chroni
cle the death of Mrs. Mary Bridges,
one of Coweta’s oldest residents, which
occurred Monday at Sharpsburg—aged
80. Deceased was tho widow of the
late ,las. Bridges, who died about the
close of the Civil War, and a daughter
of Hon. Antony North, one of Coweta’B
pioneer citizens. She was the last of a
largo family, her brothers, R. A., A.
C., If. A. and Mark North, and her sis
ter, MrB. Bohannon, having passed to
the beyond. Her father represented
this county in the Legislature during
the ’.10’s, and was one of Coweta’s
most prominent] citizens. She was a
devoted ,1 member of the Methodist
church, and held in high esteem by all
who knew her. She leaves two sons,
Thos. und Dudley Bridges, besides a
number of other relatives. Funeral
services were conducted by her pastor,
Rev. J. G. Davis, assisted by Rev. W.
J. Cotter of Newnan, Rev. J. H. Cow
art of Senoia, and Rev. H. S. Rees of
Turin. The interment wbb at Sharps
burg.
Farmers are planting corn with a
rush.
Miss Mary Hunter^ spent Wednesday
in Newnan.
Mrs. J. B. Wulker haB been quite ill
for several days.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dominick spent
several dayH in Atlanta lust week.
Mrs. W. C. Hunter [Was in Newnan
shopping Tuesday.
Misses Emmie und Lyda Hunnicutt,
of Atlanta, spent the week-end with
Mrs. B. M. Drake.
Quite a number of Turin people at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Mary
Bridges at Sharpsburg Tuesday after
noon.
Misses Marilu and Julia Harris have
returned from a visit to their Bister,
Mtb. Joe Hutcheson, at Decatur.
March 26th.
SHARPSBURG.
There 1b considerable sickness in our
town and community at present—mostly
la grippe and colds.
Tho funeral of Mrs. Mary Bridges
Tuesday afternoon was a touching tri
bute to this noble woman. She was the
mother of Messrs, T. A., Ed, J. H.,
and Oscar Bridges. The services were
conducted by Rev. W. J. Cotter of
Newnan, Rev. J. G. Davis and Rev. H.
S. Rees of Turin, and J. H. Cowart of
Senoia. She was 86 years of age.
Mr. J. E. f’endergrast was here this
week in the interest of the schools of
this section. He Btates that he has
visited seventy-four schools in the
county since Christmas.
Quite an enthsiastic meeting was held
here on Thursday night last in tho in
terest of a district branch of the Coun
ty Chamber of Commerce. Interesting
addresses were made by Messers W. A.
Brannon and J. W. Cole of Moreland,
Messrs. T. B. 1’urkB, L. B. Mann and D.
W. Boone of Newnan, and B. M. Drake,
of Turin, and I’rof. H. G. Wiley, farm
demonstrator for Coweta county. At
tho close of the meeting Mr. R. A.
Ingram was chosen vice-president of
the local branch, and Messrs. J. G.
Carmical, E. I’itman, W. B. North and
W. S. McDonald were elected as an ad
visory board. Already there is a mem
bership of twenty-five. A cash prize
of $50 has been raised for this district,
to be awarded to the boy, man or wo
man who can, without any restrictions
whutever, produce the greatest yield
of corn per acre this year. It is the
purpose of our citizens and farmers to
make the Sixth the banner district of
the county, and all classes are directing
their influence and efforts to this end.
It is very gratifying to note that the
farmers are at last coming to realize
that business methods must be adopted
to insure successful farming, as in any
other line of husihess.
March 26th.
Best Family Laxative.
Beware of constipation. Use Dr.
King's New I.ife l’ills and keep well.
Mrs. Charles E. Smith, ot West. Frank
lin, Me., calls them "Our family laxa
tive." Nothing better for adults or
aged. Get them to-day. 26e. All drug
gists or by mail. II. E. Bucklen &
Co., Philadelphia or St. Louis.
FARMDALE.
Mr. H. G. Wiley,IU. S. farm demon
stration agent for Coweta county,
visited our school last week und en
listed two boys, Willieand Othel Vollen-
weider, bb members of the Boys' Corn
Club. He also made an encourag
ing talk to the girls on the sub
ject of Girls’ Canning Clubs, and urged
them to effect an organization for this
work.
afternoon Mr. Sam Hill
Farmdale, and Miss Claire
Moreland, were married at
The groom is an industrious
young farmer of our community, and
the bride is principal of the school here.
We wish them much prosperity and
happiness in the years to come.
The familiar “gee” and "haw” of
the busy plowman is heard on every
hand these days.
The late Prof. A. J. Rowe, whose
death at Jourdanton, Texas, was noted
in a recent issue of The Herald and
Advertiser, once taught school at Pitts'
Academy, in the Second district. He
is affectionately remembered by his
old pupils still living in this county.
Mrs. T. V. Neill is on the sick list
this week.
Miss Sarah Miller has returned from
a visit to fritcds at Newnan.
March 24th.
Monday
Miller, of
Smith, of
Haralson.
Spring Blood and System Cleanser.
During the winter months impurities
accumulate, your blood becomes impure
and thick, your kidneys, liver and bow
els fail to work, causing so-called
"Spring Fever.” You feel tired, weak
and lazv. Electric Bitters—the spring
tonic and system cleanser—is what you
need; they stimulate tho kidneys, liver
and bowels to healthy action, expel
blood impurities and restore your health,
strength and ambition. Electric Bit
ters make you feel like new. Start a
four-weeks’ treatment—it will put yon
in fine shape for your spring work.
Guaranteed. All druggists. 50c. and
$1. H. E. Bucklen & Co., Philadelphia
or St. Louis.
PEEK’S CROSSING.
We regret to chronicle the death of
Mr. Dan Morgan, which occurred on
the 18th inst. He wub a good citizen,
and will be greatly missed in our com
munity.
Mr. J. D. Odom and family, of New-
nan, attended the funeral of Mr. Dan
Morgan last Thursday.
Miss Mattio Odom, of Newnan, re
turned home Sunday, after spending
several days with her sister, Mrs. Dan
Adcock.
Mr. Alpha Vollonwoider, of Farm-
dale, was the guest Sunday of Mr. Da
vid Parks.
Several people from Sharpsburg at
tended the singing at Standing Rock
Sunday afternoon.
There will he a Sacred Harp singing
at Standing Rock the second Sunday
afternoon in April. The public cordial
ly invited.
Misses Merle and Lillian Entrekin,
Theo Edmondson and Julia Harvell, of
Senoia, attended the singing at Stand
ing Rock Sunday.
Little Miss Ora Elmore is sick at this
writing.
Messrs. Joe and Irby Morgan, of
Roopville, attended the funeral of Mr.
J. D. Morgan last Thursday.
March 24th.
WELCOME.
A farmers’ meeting was held at Wei
come on Wednesday night of last week
for the purpose of organizirg a district
branch of the County Chamber of Com
merce. The meeting was largely at
tended, and was entertained by speeches
from Messrs. W. G. Post, B. M. Black
burn, T. B. McRitchie and B. S. Arnold
of Newnan, and Messrs. Summers and
Strong of Welcome. The meeting was
a great buccohs, a goodly number being
enrolled as members of the club. We
heartily indorse the movement, and ex
pect good results from it.
White visiting Mrs. B. H. Dial on
Friday last Mrs. O. M. Cavendnr was
stricken with paralysis, and, owing to
her serious condition, has not as yet
been removed to her home.
Mrs. Boh Pitman was the guest of
Mrs. Jet Pitman at Corinth last Tues
day.
Messrs. F. B., J. F. and Hamp Dial
and Mr. Bob Pitman are visiting rela
tives at Cullman, Ala,, this week.
The Crochet Club met at the home
of Mrs. J. H. Keith on Wednesday af
ternoon last.
Our school now has an enrollment of
112 pupils, and an average attendance
of 90. This is the largest enrollment
ever recorded here, and the work iB
progressing splendidly under the tutel
age of Prof. A. B. Park, principal, and
Rev. F. J. Amis, assistant.
MisH Mary Pitman, of Corinth, is vis
iting Mrs. Bob Pitman this week.
Mrs. F. Hardegree of Heard county,
Mrs. Reuben Jackson of Central-
hatchee, and Mr. Sam Cavender of Ma
con, are at the bedside of their moth
er, Mrs. O. M. Cavender, who was
stricken with paralysm Friday.
Mrs. J. W. Willcoxon, who has been
making her home with her uncle, Mr.
J. C. Millians, moved her family to
Newnan last week.
Tho Henry Grady Debating Clnb held
its second meeting on Friday last, when
officers were elected as follows: Thos.
G. Dickson, president; Broadus C. Bil
bo, vice-president; Earl Morrow, sec
retary. The subject for debate for next
Friday will be—"Resolved, That wo
men should be allowed to vote.” Thcs.
G. Dickson, Broadus Bilbo, Hewlette
Grimes and Alton Grimes will discuss
the affirmative, and Tom Park, Earl
Morrow, Worth Park and J. B. Dukes
will represent the negative side of the
question.
March 25th.
Stubborn, Annoying Cough Cured.
"My husband had a cough for fifteen
years and my son for eight years. Dr.
King’s New Discovery completely cured
them, for which I am most thankful,”
writes Mrs. David Moor, of Saginaw,
Ala. What Dr. King’s New Discovery
did for these men. it will do for you.
Dr. King’s New Discovery should be in
every home. Stops hacking coughs, re
lieves la grippe und all throat and lung
ailments. Money back if it fails. All
druggists. Price 60c. and $1. H. E.
Bucklen & Co., Philadelphia or St.
Louis.
LEE’S CHAPEL.
The school at Lee’s Chapel has closed
until July, on account of an epidemic
of measles, and our teacher, Miss
Louise Byram, has returned to her
home jn Newnan.
We regret to report that Mrs. Fran
ces Doran is on the Bick list at this
writing.
Mr. Zack Yarbrrugh, of Campbell
county, visited relatives in our commu
nity Saturday and Sunday.
Messrs. R. N. Winkles and J. A.
Landers made a business trip to Atlan
ta last Thursday. While there they
had a long talk with Leo M. Frank, the
convicted murderer of Mary Phagan. ,
Miss Ola Rooks is visiting her broth
er, Mr. J. E. Rooks, near Roscoe.
Some of our farmers have finished
planting corn. A large acreage will be
planted in this section.
The Winkle brothers are doing some
fine ditching in their bottoms. They
have about 25 acres in one body, and
expect to raise a big crop of corn this
year.
March 25th.
However, some clerks will feel that
the man who invented tho cash regis
ter wss served perfectly right in dying
poor.
Corn Old tom, Other Rinodltt Won’t Core
The worst cssrs. no matter of how long standing,
are cured hv the wonderful, old reliable Dr.
Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves
I’atn and Heals at the saute time. 25c, 50c, $LlX>.
ROONE’S
emo arm mis
For Men, Younj Men and Boys
EASTER IS NEAR BY, COMING ON APRIL 12.
GET READY FOR SPRING. OUR
STOCKS WERE NEVER SO
Kickapoo Worm Killer Expels Worms
The cause of your child’s ills—the
foul, fetid, offensive breath —the start
ing up with terror and grinding of
teeth while asleep —the sallow com
plexion—the dark circles under the eyes
—are all indications of worms. Kicka
poo Worm Killer is what your child
needs; it expels the worms, the cause
of the child’s unhealthy condition. For
the removal of seat, stomach and pin
worms, Kickapoo Worm Killer gives
sure relief. Its laxative effect adds
tone to the general system. Supplied
hs a candy confection—children like it,
Safe and sure relief. Guaranteed. Buy
a box to-day. Price 25c. All druggists
or by mail. Kickapoo Indian Medicine
Co.. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
Plain Truth That s Worth Money.
Using Foley’s Honey and Tar for a
cough or cold may save you both sick
ness and money. F. F. Monahan, Mcn-
omonie. Wis., says: "1 am exposed to
all kinds of weather and 1 find Foley’s
Honey and Tar Compound siways fixes
me up in good shape when 1 catch cold
or have a had cough. 1 recommend it
gladly-" Refuse substitutes. For sate
by ail dealers.
All Growing Children
are dependent on nourishment for growth.
Their health as men and women is largely
established in childhood.
If your child is languid, bloodless, tired when rising, with
out ambition or rosy cheeks, Scott'* Emulsion is a wonderful
help. It possesses nature's grandest body-building fats so
delicately predigested that the blood absorbs its strength
and carries it to every organ and tissue and fibre.
First It increases their appetite, then it adds flesh—strengthens
the bones makes them sturdy, active and healthy.
No alcohol or narcotic in Scott’* Emulsion, just parity and strength. ^
15-79
COMPLETE AND IN
VITING AS
NOW
C O ' Good Clothes For Men.
Over two hundred and fifty suits to select from; sizes
15 to 19 for youths, 34 to 42 for men.
Novelty suits and all-wool serges for men and young
men at $10 and $12.
GOLD BOND clothes for men and young men. The
strongest line we know of, $15 and 18.
See copy of Bond below which goes with each suit.
Michael Stern & Co.’s high-grade clothes for men,
$16 to $20.
GOLD BOND GUARANTEE. ^
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. THIS GOLD BOND Certificate Guarantee protects and guarantees each and every wear
er of a GOLD BOND suit or overcoat that it will give absolute satisfaction in every respect.
It insures to the wearer that all GOLD BOND clothes at $15.00 and $18.00 are made of
absolutely pure all-wool and worsted cloth, free from imperfection in material and work
manship, made of dependable cloth, which has been thoroughly sponged and shrunk, Bewed
with pure dye silk, made by skilled workmen of the highest degree, in our our own modern
tailorshop, and are guaranteed to retain their shape,
Should this GOLD BOND garment not give satisfactory wear or service, same may be
returned to your dealer and a new GOLD BOND suitor overcoat will be geven in exchange.
MILTON OCHS & CO., Cincinnati.
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Boys 1 Clothing
This line is a specialty in our ready-to-wear depart
ment. New, crisp Norfolk styles for spring now ready.
$3 to $7.50.
Come in right away and make your selection while the
stock is com plete.
Boys 1 Pants
Your size and your price in a great variety of good, de
pendable clothes; sizes, 3 to 18, at 50c to $2.
Hats
New spring hats in tan,
black, blue and green.
Imperial, $3.
University, $2.
A full line of sample and
staple hats at $1.50.
Imperial $5 Hale
Men’s Odd Pants
A SDecialty this season of hard-fin
ished worsted pants. They wear and
satisfy. $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3, $3.50, $4.
A full line of novelty and staple cassi-
mere pants, at $1.50 to $4.
Footwear
Neat, pretty shoes are essential for a
well-dressed man. We are showing 40
styles in men’s and boys’ low-cut shoes
for spring.
The Reynolds shoes for men at $3.50
are not surpassed anywhere.
J. E. Tilt, and Alden Walker & Wild
er shoes at $4, are sold by most stores at
$4.50, and they are worth it. They have
a combination of style and wearing qual
ity that are not surpassed. All leathers.
A good selection of men’s oxfords,
$2.50 and $3.
The new things in boys’ oxfords, all
sizes, $1.50 to $3.
Neckwear
New silks and new shapes, made right,
that retain their shape. 25c and 50c.
Shirts
There is a peculiar satisfaction in hav
ing your shirts to fit, and don’t fade.
The No-Fade shirts fit. If they fade
from any cause you get a new one. The
price is $1, $1.50. All colors and white.
At 50c each we show a great variety
of men’s and boys’ good shirts.
Belts
The new belts for spring are here.
You will like them. We have not seen
any so good at 25c, 50c, 75c and $1.
Sizes, 30 to 46.
Arrow Collars
Get the habit. Wear Arrow collars
and your collar troubles will be over.
Forty styles. Two for 25c.
Special 10c collar.
Hosiery
The leading shades that are fit to wear
at 15c, 25c and 50c.
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