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Printed Crepe—
New lot pretty printed
crepe, in pink, blue,
lavender, etc. Fadeless
colors, 27 inches wide.
Price 10c
Ratine Stripe Voile—
A very sheer dress
goods, in white, cream,
Copenhagen, light blue,
pink, etc., 27 inches
wide 19c
Remnant Silks—
A large accumulation
of remnants of silks of
all kinds, in black and
colors, will be on sale
Monday and next week
at about half real val
ue. These lengths are
suitable for trimmings,
waists, skirts, and a
few in dress lengths.
Don’t miss this big
saving.
Silk Crepe—
Printed crepe de chine,
27 inches wide, beauti
ful quality and colors,
special value at__ 50c
Wash Silks—
Heavy silk crepe for
waists and skirts, 32
inches wide, white
ground with neat
colored stripes. A
splendid $1 quality,
at 75c
I/a/. Laces—
An enormous lot of
val. and torchon laces
and insertings, mostly
broken sets, 1 to 3 inch
es wide, will be on sale
Monday and next
week. These are 5c
and 10c laces. To close
out quickly at 3c
Wide Embroidery—
Dress embroideries, 45
inches wide, on special
sale at remarkably low
prices.
Also, 45-inch embroi
dered crepe, batiste
and voile, 75c and $1
qualities, at 48c
Also, 45-inch Swiss
embroidery at 39c
/Vew Idea Patterns—
You should try these
splendid patterns.
Beautiful styles; all
seams allowed. All
patterns in stock; no
delay in ordering. All
one price 10c
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M. B. Mooney
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NEWS AND PERSONAL
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Next Tuesday is sale-day.
Ordinary’s Court next Monday.
loan. Apply to A. H.
Money to
Freeman.
Those cool summer house dresses
Stripling’s for #1.
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A beautiful collection of new summer
millinery at Stripling’s.
Sweet pea blooms for sale—several
varieties. Call ’phone 4(15.
Regular monthly meeting of County
Commissioners next Wednesday.
The ‘
ophilus.
dope” was all wrong,
LaGrange couldn’t do it.
Mr. C. K. Henderson, jr., of
rollton, was in the city yesterday.
The-
Car-
Fancy school hats at
25c.
10c., 15c. and
Stripling’s.
For Sale.— Three fresh cows—one
a perfect beauty. V. E. Manget, jr.
Baby caps, large
to $1.
assortment, at 25c.
Stripling’s.
A Warner motorcycle, in good con
dition, for sale. Apply at this office.
For Rent.—Nice furnished room. Ap
ply quick at 56 W. Washington street.
Good family horse for sale. Apply to
J. H. Powell, at First National Bank.
Dr. Sam Bradshaw will be in Newnan
on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Col. P. T. McCutchen, of Franklin,
spent a day or so in the city this week.
Mrs. G. B. Barr, Miss Lula Barr,
Mrs. Ellen Goolsby and Mrs. A. M.
Norris left Tuesday on a pleasure trip
to Washington and New York, to be
absent about three weeks.
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Miss Laura Spence, of Newnan, who
has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A.
W. Mills on West Poplar street, went
down to Montezuma Saturday to visit
friends.—Griflin News and Sun.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Grafton Combs,
of Locust Grove, announce the en
gagement of their daughter, Carrie Lee,
to Mr. Julian Clay McKnight, the wed
ding to take place June 17, at home.
For Rent.—Two brick store-rooms on
Perry street, each 25x80 feet; base
ment, 22x40. Plate-glass front, lights,
water and sewerage. Apply to Mrs.
W. W. Spence, 107 Greenville street.
Mrs. Geo. F. Baltzell, who has been
with her husband. Capt. Baltzell, at
Eagle Pass, Texas, for a month or so,
is coming to-day to spend some time
with her mother, Mrs. Susie M. At
kinson.
Public Automobile. —I have purchased
a Ford touring car, and offer same for
use of the public, either for short or
long hauls. Prompt service. Residence
’phone 455; city ’phone 66.
C. H. Newton.
first by a score of 2 to 2, the second 2
to 2, and the last 7 to 5. Three pret
tier, more evenly matched or more or
derly games have never been witnessed
here, and they furnished much enjoy
ment to the large crowds in attendance
each afternoon. Newnan went to La-
Grange yesterday for a three-game
series.
The ccok-room attached to the resi
dence occupied by Mr. L. C. Taylor and
family, on Clark street, was discovered
on fire shortly after 2 o’clock yesterday
morning. Prompt work by the lire de
partment saved the main building, while
the cook-room was only partially con
sumed. The total loss will not exceed
$75.
Messrs. Richard and Hunter Harda
way, who are taking the regular course
at the Southern Theological Seminary,
Louisville, Ky., will arrive to-morrow
and bo at home during the summer va
cation. Mrs. Hunter Hardaway, who
has just completed her first year in the
Missionary Training School, also of that
city, will return with her husband. Miss
Carolyn Milner, a first-year matriculate
of the same institution, is expected
home Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Miss Florene Walker is attending
the commencement exercises of the
Georgia Military Institute, at College
Park, being entertained while there as
the guest of Mrs. A. J. Jones. Re
turning to-morrow, she will bring with
her Misses Elizabeth Green and Eliza
beth Anderson of Atlanta, Miss Julia
Green of Kirkwood, Miss Mamie Jones
of College Park, and Miss Katharine
Terrell of Pittsburg, Pa., who will be
her guests at a house party fora week.
Sudden Death of Mr. E. D. Fouse.
The city was greatly shocked yester
day by the sudden death of Mr. 'E. I).
Fouse, one of Newnan’s oldest and
most beloved citizens, which occurred
shortly after 9 o’clock in the forenoon,
at. his home on Spring street. He had
been in failing health for more than a
year, but managed to keep up most of
the time. As he rarely complained,
not even his most intimate friends wore
apprised of the seriousness of his con
dition, and consequently they were sur
prised as well as grieved by the an
nouncement of his ileath yesterday.
Mr. Fouse was for many years a
leading merchant of Newnan, but some
Ladies, ask to see the Out-o-Syte
dress-fastener at Stripling’s. Only 10c.
yard.
Special values in yard-wide shirting
or dress madras 12Jc. yard at Strip
ling’s.
Large assortment fancy parasols at
25c., 50c., 75c., $1 and up to $2.50, at
Stripling’s.
Mr. R. A. Ingram, of Sharpsburg,
who has been a patient at St. Jo
seph’s Infirmary, Atlanta, for the past
five or six weeks, is said to be so much
improved that he will be able to return
home early next week.
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On Friday last Mr. John A. Bailey
shot and killed a negro on the Redwine
farm, in Fayette county. Bailey was
arrested, we understand, and lodged in
jail at Fayetteville. We did not learn
the cause of the difliculty.
Mrs. John O. Davies, of Atlanta,
is spending a few days with relatives
in the city.
Large stock new ribbons, in plain and
fancy shades, at 10c. to 25c. yard, at
Stripling’s.
A good quality crash toweling, 18
inches wide, on sale at 5c. yard.
Stripling’s.
Mrs. M. A. McDowell, of Griffin, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. I. N. Orr, sr.,
on LaGrange street.
Special.—Extra large size hock tow
els, 52x22 inches, on sale at 35c. pair,
Stripling’s.
When you want a buggy come to se
us. We will save you money.
M. G. & J. J. Keith.
Miss Lena Hand, of Senoia, will come
to-morrow to be the guest of Mrs. Jim
Farmer for several days.
Table Boarders Wanted —First-class
table board; prices reasonable. Apply
at 51 W. Washington street.
Stella
week-
Misses Bertha Stansell and
Williams, of Atlanta, were the
end guests of Miss Leni Moore.
Farm Loans. — On first-class farm ap
plications can make loan for five years
at 8 per cent. W. G. Post.
Ten dozen new style sample shirt
waists, hardly any two alike. On sale
at $1. Stripling’s.
Money to Loan.— Several thousand
dollars of private money to lend on real
estate. Apply to Hall & Jones, New
nan.
Mrs. C. T. Hyde, of Panther Greek
district, underwent an operation for
appendicitis Friday at the Newnan San-
atarium. The operation was success
ful, and her friends will be glad to
know that she is rapidly recovering.
President Boykin, of the Georgia-
Alabama League, has announced
games for July 4 as follows: Rome and
Selma, two games each; Anniston and
LaGrange, morning game each; Gads
den and Opelika, afternoon game each.
Mr. T. Stacy Capers, of Savannah,
spent a couple of days in the city this
week. He has just completed his first
year at Princeton Theological Seminary,
and during vacation will take a summer
course at Grove City College, Grove
City, Pa.
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Mr. Chas. E. Stevens has moved his
family from Grantville here and will
open a mercantile business in the
Glower building. Their many friends
and relatives will be glad to know they
will make this their future home.—
Fayetteville News.
Estray Notice.—I have impounded a
black horse mule, (now sunburnt to a
brown color,) 5 or 6 years old, weight
900 to 1,000 lbs., with split in one ear.
Owner can get the animal by calling on
the undersigned 3 miles southeast of
Palmetto and paying expenses.
E. W. Wingo.
Mr. R. C. Millians has been appointed
superintendent of the Coweta Land
Co., and will assume his new duties on
Monday next. As this position will re
quire all of his time, he has disposed of
his interest in the contracting business
and in the Newnan Bakery to his part
ner, Mr. R. L. Brown.
For Rent.—Rooms in the Hardaway
building, on Greenville street. Apply
to J. H. Powell, at First National
Bank.
Next Tuesday will be Jefferson Da
vis’ birthday, and, being a legal holi
day in Georgia, all the city banks will
be closed.
Fine pasturage for several cows; free
from noxious weeds; running water in
pasture lot. Apply to C. B. Brown, 51
Clark street.
Plants, Vegetables, Etc. — Anyone
wishing “Nancy Hall” potato slips, to
mato plants or collard plants can be
supplied promptly. Lettuce, beets and
onions now ready for eating. Pecan
trees furnished in any quantity desired.
Leave orders at 51 Clark street.
C. B. Brown.
Misses Elcia May and Launette Glass,
who have been spending the winter at
Pass-a-Grille, Fla., are guests of their
brother, Rev. L. P. Glass. They leave
Saturday for their home at Newnan,
Ga. A week later they will go to
Hendersonville, N. C., where they will
spend the summer.— VVrightsville Head
light.
The Woman’s Missionary Society of
the First Baptist church will meet next
Monday afternoon at half-past 3 o’clock,
in the annex.
The Macon & Birmingham depot at
LaGrange was destroyed by fire Satur
day night, entailing a loss of eight or
ten thousand dollars.
Mr. F. H. Schlanbach, claim agent
of the Central of Georgia railway for
the Chattanooga and Griffin division,
was in the city Tuesday.
Mrs. John Askew, of Decatur, and
Mrs. A. J. Lyndon, of Athens, are
guests this week of their sister, Mrs.
Julia Lundie, on Salhide avenue.
Mr. Lynch Turner and daughter,
Mias Ellen Turner, left yesterday for a
visit of two weeks with relatives at
Huntsville, Mo., and Omaha, Neb.
For Exchange.- Will exchange three
residences and one nice vacant lot in
Newnan, Ga., for farm land. See us
quick. V. E. and D. T. Manget.
Lost.—A pocket-book containing $1.20
in money and two notes, both payable to
the undersigned. Reward if returned
to O. W. Smith, 60 E. Washington
street, Newnan.
LaGrange came and played, and then
went away, leaving three ragged
score-sheets and several hundred ducats
as souvenirs of their very pleasant so
journ in our midst.
At a meeting of the Civic League on
Wednesday afternoon last officers for
the ensuing year were elected as fol
lows: Mrs. G. W. St. John, president;
Mrs. Frances B. Thompkins, vice-
president; Mrs. N. B. Hudson, record
ing secretary; Mrs. W. G. Post, cor
responding secretary; Mrs. Sam Banks,
treasurer.
The residence of the Russell brothers,
near Tyrone, was destroyed by fire Fri
day night. The cause of the fire is un
known, as there had been no fire in the
building since about noon the day be
fore. Practically all their household
goods were destroyed. The house was
partially covered by insurance.—Fay
etteville News.
Frank Jones and Jack Shell, two
well-known citizens, became involved
in an altercation early Tuesday morn
ing which came near resulting fatally
for the latter. Jones assaulted his ad
versary with a knife, indicting an ugly
wound that extended from the point of
the chin to the left ear, the blade nar
rowly missing the jugular vein, it is
Baid. Dr. D. A. Haney was called to
attend the injured man and sewed up
the wound, which required thirteen
stitches.
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There has been much favorable com
ment upon the application of Mr. W.
M. Jenkins, of Atlanta, for a franchise
for the erection of a gas plant in New
nan, and the desire seems to be gener
al that the franchise may be granted.
It would prove a valuable addition to
Newnan’s other public utilities, and one
whose usefulness and economic advan
tages would be demonstrated in many
ways. The application will be passed
upon by the City Council on Monday
night next.
——
Mr. Herbert Carmical, a prominent
and popular citizen of Moreland, died
suddenly at that place about 8 o’clock
yesterday morning from a stroke of apo
plexy. He was stricken just as he hud
alighted from a wagon, and lived but a
few minutes. Deceased was 56 years
of age, and one of Coweta’s best citi
zens, whose untimely death will be
widely aud sincerely mourned. He is
survived by his wife and six children
the latter being Mrs. J. R. Walker of
Atlanta, Wm. Y. Carmical of San Fran
cisco, Cal., Hattie Mae, E'hel, Hugh
and Guy Carmical, of this county, lie
was a brother of Col. Geo. H. Carmi
cal, of this city. The funeral will tuke
place at Smyrna this morning at 10
o’clock.
Jefferson Davis’ birthday (June 3)
will be celebrated wi'h appropriate ex
ercises by Newnan Chapter, U. D. C
on Tuesday afternoon next at half-past
3 o'clock. The programme will be as
as follows—
Music—Orchestra.
Invocation—Rev. W. J. Cotter.
Reading — Mrs. Frances Hartsfield
Drake.
Vocal duet — Misses Martha and
Frances Astin.
"Davis and Toombs”—Mrs. B. B
Mabson.
Song, “How Firm a Foundation.”
Benediction —Rev. H. L. Edmondson
The public, veterans especially, are
cordially invited to attend these ex
ercises.
Premiums Offered for Hudson Cars
—The poor judgment shown by buyers
who delay too long in placing orders
for their new cars is well illustrated in
the case of the Hudson Light Six. Just
as soon as it became generally known
that the factory production was sold
out buyers began to scramble for cars
Dealers are everywhere besieged Ly
callers. The factory is being deluged
with telegrams. Offers of premiums of
$100, $200, and higher are made by dis
appointed admirers of the cars. The
few cars left in dealers’ hands are
many cases kept under special guard
day and night to prevent their being
driven away by unauthorized persons
This tribute to the great popularity o
the car was not unexpected by th
Newnan Auto Co., the local Htidso
distributor. But in spite of their urging
there are many disappointed would he
Hudson ownerB in this section of Geor
gia to-day.
Murray
Drug &
Book Co.
Warning.—This is te warn the public
not to harbor or give employment to
my son, Willie Ware, 16 years old, dark
brown color-said youth having left
home without cause and without my
knowledge or consent. Please notify
the undersigned or C. S. Fincannon,
Chief of Police, Newnan.
Precious Ware,
R. F. D. 1, Raymond, Ga.
Hon. J. Randolph Anderson, of Sav
annah, was a visitor in Newnan
on Tuesday last, and met quite
a number of our people during his stay.
Mr. Anderson is president of the Stale
Senate and a candidate for Governor,
and is making an active canvass in the
interest of his race. He delivered the
address Monday at the commencement
of the A. & M. School, Carrollton.
Newnan relieved LaGrange of three
straight games on the home grounds
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday—the
Mr. Thos. J. King, one of Cow
eta's worthiest and best-known citizens,
died Monday night at his home near
Roscoe, after an illness of a few hours.
About 4 o’clock in the afternoon
Mr. King went out to a nearby
field to do some work. He had riot
returned at nightfall, and a member ol
the family went to the field to look for
him. He was found lying on the
ground unconscious, and w h carried
into the house and a physician sum
moned. All efforts to revive him
proved unavailing, however, and at
half-past 9 in the evening he passed
away, having never regained conscious
ness Mr. King was 73 years of age,
and leaves a wife and four children,
the latter being Dr. R C. King of
Columbus, Dr. T. G. King o’ Union
City, Mrs. R. L. Brown of N wnan,
and Mr. C. A King of Panther Creek
district. Mrs. Martha Nicholls, of
Carroll county, a sister, also survives.
The funeral and interment took place
Tuesday afternoon at Andrew Chapel,
services being conducted by Rev. J.
E. Hannah, of this city.
Carr] of Thanks.
We wish to thank our neighbors and
friends for the many kindne.-se 1 shown
us during the illness and upon thedeath
of our beloved husband and father.
May God’s richest, blessing ■ i.ei upon
each of you. Mrs. J. A. Bradbury,
Mrs. W. R Almon,
Mrs. C O R ol
Mrs. Jim M .1 tnews
Lutherville, fia., May 26'h
ten years ago gave up business to ac
cept. the position of City Clerk. He
filled this office uninterruptedly until a
month ago, when he resigned on ac
count of his heulth. After leaving this
office he began to decline rapidly, grow
ing more feeble day by day, until he
finally passed away.
Newnan has never known a more up
right or lovable man, nor one who en
joyed to lurger degree the confidence
and esteem of the community. That
his death is widely and sincerely
mourned is evidenced by expressions of
grief and regret heard on every side.
He was a veteran of the Civil War,
with a record for faithiul service and
gallantry not excelled by that of any
irivate soldier in the Confederate army.
He was 73 years of age. Surviving him
are his wife and two sons, Mr. Edwin
Fouse, of Atlanta, and Mr. Pierce
Fouse, of this city. The funeral will
take place this afternoon at: 3:30 o’clock,
from the First Methodist church. The
interment will be with Masonic honors.
Civic League and Citizens of New
nan, Attention 1
On Thursday, June 4, at. 11 a. m.,
the Newnan Club, of Atlanta, will come
down and present to the city the beau
tiful little pavilion which they hatte so
loyally erected on the new Savannah
street parkway. The order of exer
cises will be as follows:
1. Newnan Club will arrive on 10:40
train and proceed to parkway.
2. 11 o’clock a. m., Mrs. Susan C,
Hill will present pavilion to city in
name of Newnan Club.
3. Mrs. Mike Powell will present to
city the Civic League’s work on park
way.
4 Mayor Burdett will accept pavilion
and parkway in name of city of New
nan.
Newnan Club, Civic League, Mayor
and Council, street superintendent and
the editors will proceed to lawn in front
of Mrs. SuBan C. IHII’b residence, on
Greenville street, now occupied by Mrs.
Z. Greene. A picnic lunch will be
served here at 12:30 by the Civic
League in honor of the Newnan Club.
6. 4:30 p. m., automobiles will be
ready to take the visitors for a ride
around their old home town.
The home of Mrs. W. G. Post, Mrs.
Z. Greene and Mrs. Mike Powell will bo
thrown open to the Newnan Club and
Civic League for the entire day. The
members of the two clubs are invited
to be perfectly at home in either place.
Everyone in Newnan is urged to be
present at the 11 o’clock exercises at
the parkway.
We earnestly ask each housekeeper
and the City Council to see that our
city is beautifully clean on Thursday,
Juno 4.
The following members of the Atlan
ta Newnan Club will be present—
Mesdames W. A. Alrjright, H. L.
Brower. Arnold Broyles, B. M. Boykin,
Claude Bass, Colquitt Carter, John Da
vies, J. M. Daily, H. C. Fisher, II. M.
Fisher, L. Fort, J. C. Greenfield, O. I).
Gorman, R. N. Gann, S. C, Hill, Frank
Hughes, Myra Jackson, Habersham
King, Joe Lane, Emmett Lowe, I. G.
McCrory, Arch McMillan, J. E. Mor
ris, Charles Northern Robert Shedden,
Norman Sharp, George Ramey, Joe
Ramey, W. E. Richards, J. R. Wilkin
son, Josie Burse, Fannie Drake, Misses
Ruby Ray and Eva Wootten.
High-class Drugs, Toilet
Articles, Soda and
Cigars.
Agents for 1 luyler’s Can
dies; every box full of
delicious surprises.
Prescriptions a specialty.
’Phones 18 and 22
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Questions For Newnan Chapter, U.
D. C., for June 9, 1914.
1. What Virginian won distinction as
Ciiief Justice of the United Stales?
2 How many years did the South
give a Chief Justice to the United States?
3. Who said, “Millions for defense,
but not. a cent, for tribute?” When?
4 What Southern writer was con
fined fifteen months in the Tower of
London? For what, offense?
5 Who said, “My son will not sac-
| rifiee honor, even to save a father’s
life?"
(!. Who was called the “Bayard of
the Revolution?”
7 Who was first to have his body
cremated in America?
8. What whh Dolly Madison’s maiden
name 7 Whut was the name of George
Washington’s firHt. sweetheart?
9 What, was the name of his second?
Whv did they not marry?
16 Relate bis meeting with the Wid
ow CuHtis. Did Washington have any
children? How many stepchildren?
11 How did Washington come into
possession of Mt. Vernon?
12. When did the United States buy
it?
13 Who pronounced the funeral ora
tes, nv r Washington?
14. Who was responsible for the
to ch'-t story in aHhingion’s life?
15 Who was so charming in conver-
saiion that his listeners sat up all night,
uncoo cious of the passing time?
EUREKA
DAIRY
Having established a first-
class Dairy in , Newnan, we
respectfully solicit the custom
of tlie public.
Abundant pasturage, fresh
running water and careful
feeding insures the quality of
the tnilk, all of which is
scientifically treated before
offered for sale.
Barns thoroughly cleaned
each day, and premises kept
in perfect sanitary condition.
All workjsuperintended by
an experienced dairyman.
City delivery twice daily.
*Phone 329