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County News Items Interesting Facts Gathered During the Week by Our Regular Correspondents. 5 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. ^ tv . 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. J 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. J