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l w M. B. Mooney 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 Sold in Newnan by M. B. Mooney Local Happening's Told in >3* SHort Paragraphs CM NEWS AND PERSONAL TO OUR ITEMS LOCAL OF GENERAL READERS. J\ INTEREST 1 Jfl 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. at 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. - ■ ■ ♦ ■ — — ■ 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. . - ■ - ^ - . — 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. — — ■ - 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. • » 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. — - 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 rray Drug and Book Company ^ASTER’S VOICI REG U.S.PAT.Off. \ T . t ^ Victor Talking Machines, Records and Needles at Banta s 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