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M. B. Mooney Our shoe sales this spring have been large. We have met with great success in this department, and, as the season is well advanced, will begin our clearance sale on all low-cut shoes on MONDAY, JUNE 15. These prices will be in force until the entire stock is closed out. Ladies’ and misses’ patent leather pumps, with the new low heel; worth $2.50 and $2.75, at $1.95. Ladies’ and misses’ dull kid pumps, low heel, D and E widths; worth $2.50 and $3, at $1.95. Ladies’ and misses’ “Alary Jane” pumps, in patent and gun metal, $2.50 and $3 grades, at $1.95. Ladies’ gun metal but ton oxfords, Cuban heel, D and E widths, $2.50 and $2.75 grades, at $1.95. Ladies’ pa ent button xfords, Cuban heel, ery dressy, $2.50 and 2.75 grades, at $1.95. Ladies’ satin pumps, with the new spool heel, $3 and $3.50 grades, at $2.39. Ladies’ white canvas pumps, with Cuban heel, very serviceable; $2.50 and $3 grades, at $1.98. Ladies’ white canvas colonial pumps, turn sole, Cuban heel, at $1.50. Ladies’ patent and gun metal colonial pumps, netv spool heel, $3.50 and $4 grades, at $2.98. Misses’ patent leather “Mary Jane” pumps, 12 to 2, at $1.89. Same in 8^ to 11J, at $1.85. These are the most ser viceable shoes sold. Misses’ gun metal “Mary Jane” pumps, 12 to 2, at $1.50. Same iu 8-^ to 11, at $1.25. These, too, are excellent wearers “Billiken” shoesforthe children are included in the sale. Take advantage of these prices. M. B. Mooney (&r $ i Local Happenings Told in ^ SHort Paragraphs N® ^ J NEWS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST TO OUR LOCAL READERS. A county fair. Fine crop-growing weather. See Boone’s bargain counters. Human hair switches at Boone’s. LaGrange has a Greenville street. Women’s lace-front corsets at Boone’s Good clothing—attractive prices at Boone's. Boys’ pants in • great variety at Boone’s. Silk hose, 25c., 50c., 75c., and $1 at Boone’s. Money to loan. Freeman. Apply to A. H. Special 25c. and 60c. men’s belts at Boone’s. 3 , A good assortment of laces 5c. yard at Boone’s. A great variety of house and street dresses at Boone’s. Some special bargains in wide ribbons, half-price at Boone’s. Most anything you want in the way of ruchings at Boone’s. Every section of the county has had rain in abundance this week. Miss Mary Hall Dunbar is visiting friends in LaGrange this week. The Whitesburg correspondent of the Carrollton Times is a good one. Miss Mildred Merck is visiting in Gainesville, the guest of relatives. Mr. A. W. Powers has been confined at home for several days by illness. “Perfection’ children, 25c. cool underwaists for Boone’s. Fancy Parasol's.—Children’s, 25c. to $1; ladies’, 50c. to $3.50. Boone’s. Time for new shirts. We have the kind that don’t fade. Boone’s. Postal cards, many pretty views and scenes; choice, 1 cent. Boone’s. The new and correct things in crepe ties just received—50c. Boone’s. Dr. Sam Bradshaw will be in Newnan on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Thin summer vests that stay up on the shoulders can be found at Boone's. For comfort, convenience, economy, style and durability drive an “Over land.” Mrs. Fred Hunter, of Turin, is the guest this week of her sister, Mrs. J. C. Harris. Mrs. Will Askew and little son are on an extended visit to relatives at Au burn, Ala. If you want a real automobile get an “Overland.” For sale by Coweta Auto Sales Co. Miss Emily Dixon, of Birmingham, Ala., is visiting Miss Dorothy Gardner this week. A Warner’s rust-proof corset will give your figure the desired shape. Boone’s. Special value in fine all-silk elastic— while, pink, blue and green—25c. yard at Boone’s. Miss Laura Arnold, of Madras, is the guest this week of her aunt, Mrs. M. C. Farmer. Don’t borrow your neighbor’s suit case. They don’t cost much. Get one at Boone’s. Mrs. J. A. Blakely and children have returned from a visit to relatives at Lanett, Ala. We buy, sell and exchange used cars. Coweta Auto Sales Co., Perry street. Miss Nina Gentry, of Atlanta, was the guest Sunday of her sister, Mrs. Mark Dunbar. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Bass, of Car rollton, spent Sunday wilh tne family of Mr. D. A. Power. Miss Emma Anderson, of West Point, is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Amos Wilkinson. —— Rev. Hunter Hardaway will occupy the pulpit at the CentrafBaptist churcn on Sunday night next. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen Reese will go to Lexington, Ky., next week for a visit of several days with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stallings, of LaGrange, were with Newnan relatives for several days the past week. - ■ ■— ♦ ' i — Mrs. Harry Garrett and children, of Augusta, are spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. R. Sponcler. Dr. J. J. Hall, of Atlanta, will preach at the First Baptist church next Sunday, both morning and night. Mrs. J. L. Poole, whose illness was mentioned in our last issue, is re ported much better this morning. Miss Augusta Mann, of Newnan, is the guest of Mrs. F. J. Pike, on Green ville street.—LaGrange Reporter. Miss Mildred McKenzie, of Monte zuma, is the attractive guest of Miss Evelyn Wright, on College street. Mr. and Mrs. Walker Camp, of New nan, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hardy.—West Point News. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Chandler and children pre visiting relatives and friends at different points in Florida. Misses Mabry and Alma Fay Sum mers are in Carrollton this week on a visit to relatives. This section was visited by a fine rain Sunday afternoon, and again on Monday afternoon. Mr. Ralph Dunbar, of Thomaston, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Dunbar. Private School.—I will open my pri vate school the middle of September. Pupils desiring to enter will please com municate with me at once. Mias Kate Nimmons. Messrs. W. J.^ Murphey, H. C, Glover and D. S. Summers went down to Warm Springs Monday to attend the annual meeting of the Georgia Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association. For Sale.—A new 5-room residence at St. Charles, with barn and four acres good land attached, is offered for sale. For terms, etc., see or write D. H, Braswell, St. Charles, Ga. P. F. Cuttino & Co.'s big sale of white goods on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be the sensation of the coming week in business circles. Read their advertisement in this issue, - Mr. Carey Hardaway Inis accepted a position with the American Tobacco Co. ns traveling salesman, and entered upon his new duties last week. His headquarters will be at Augusta. For Rent.—Two brick store-rooms on Perry street, each 2.'>xSd feet; base ment, 23x10. Plate-glass front, lights, water and sewerage. Apply to Mrs. W. W. Spence, 107 Greenville street. Master Glenn Post, who underwent an operation at Wesley Memorial Hos pital, Atlanta, two weeks ago, has re turned home, and his many friends will be glad to know that he is rapidly re covering. Public Automobile. - 1 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 lid. C, IT. Newton. Just received some splendid trunks. Various sizes, styles and prices to se lect from. Boone's. Farm Loans.— On first-class farm ap plications can make loan for five years at 8 per cent. W. G. Post. Mr. Hill Freeman was in Athens the past week attending the commence ment exercises of the State University. Mr. Myron Farmer, who is taking the medical course at Vanderbilt Universi ty, came home Saturday for his vaca tion. For Rent.—Rooms in the Hardaway building, on Greenville street. Apply to J. H. Powell, at First National Bank. Misses Augusta Mann, Janie Lee Johnson and Mary Atkinson are at tending house parties in LaGrange this week. Mrs. Homer Carmichael has returned to her home at Newnan, after a visit to Mrs. Martha Carmichael. —Fairburn News. Little Miss Mary Hamrick, of New nan, is the guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Moore.—Carrollton Times. Mr. Sam Banks is in Charleston this week attending the annual meeting of the Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Asso ciation. Messrs. Roswell Atkinson and Ray mond Cole are at home from the State School of Technology for their summer •vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Sanders Gibson and children left to-day for Atlantic Beach, Fla., where they will sojourn for sev eral weeks. Miss Mary Norman, of West Point, and Miss Ella Adams, of Atlanta, are being entertained by Miss Anna Cutti no this week. Miss Marilee Hogg, of Senoia, and Miss Sallie Camp, of Concord, are the guests of Miss Mary Connally.—La Grange Reporter. Miss Gearaldine Carswell, of New nan, hHB been in the city the past week visiting relatives and friends. —Barnes- ville News-Gazette. Miss Marie Weaver, of Palmetto, and Miss Louise Byram, of Newnan, are the guests of Mrs. F. M. Spearman.— LaGrange Reporter. For Sale.—A fine, gentle Jersey cow, with calf two weeks old; Apply to E. S. Daniel, Palmetto, Ga. Congressman Adamson passed through the city Wednesday afternoon en route to his home at Carrollton. When you want a ouggy come to see us. We will save you money. M. G. & J. J. Keith. For Rent. —Desirable office room over W. E. Woods’ store; lights and water. Apply to J. P. Brewster. Mrs. Howard Davis and children, of Atlanta, are spending some time with Judge and Mrs L. A. Perdue. We are pleased to note that Mrs. J. L. Barge and Mrs. E. D. Fouse, both of whom have boen quite ill, have shown some improvement during the past week. Mr. Sidney Camp, who is taking a course in law at the University of Georgia, has completed his first year at that institution, and is now at home for his vaction. It is with regret we chronicle the sick ness of Mrs. N. J. Estes. Her daugh ter, Mrs. Charlie Robinson, of Haral son, is at her bedside.—Senoia Enter prise-Gazette. Mr. M. C. Pyron, A. former citizen of Coweta, died on the 10th inst. at his home in Fayette county, where he had resided for many years. Deceased was 65 years of age, and is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters. Newnan played at Anniston the first three days of the week, capturing two games of the series and holding second place in league standing. The Civic League will hold its regu lar monthly meeting at 4 p. m. next Wednesday, 24th inst., at the home of Mrs. A. M. Norris, on Jackson street. Messrs. Melton Murray and Walker Carpenter left this week for Kansas City, where both have accepted busi ness positions for the summer months. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bowen, of Newnan, have been in the city for some days on a visit with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mills. — Barnesville News-Ga zette. Mr. J. I. Scroggin went to Atlanta Wednesday to attend the annual meet ing of the State Emhalmers’ Associa tion, in session in that city for two days. The many friends of Mrs. E. H. Estes will be delighted to know she has re covered sufficiently to be able to return from Atlanta.--Senoia Enterprise-Ga zette. Don’t overlook P. F. Cuttino & Co.’s special sale of white goods on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next. All goods in this department will be offered at a great reduction upon the three days named. Mr. J. C. Leach, representative from Wahoo Tribe, No. Hi, and Mr. S. G. Newman, a member of the Great Coun cil of Red Men, are attending the annu al State meeting of that order in Au gusta th : s week. Dr. L. G. Hardman, of Commerce, spent a few hours in the city Wednes day afternoon. He is a candidate for Governor, and is making a handshaking tour of the State in the interest of his race. He met quite a number of our citizens while here. Complimenting Miss Dorothy Jones, of Newnan, (who is visiting Miss Gladys Gentry,) and Miss Elizabeth Pruden, of Rome, (the guest of Miss Martha Ruth Grace,) Miss Martha Andrews enter tained this morning at a lovely heart dice party.—Macon News, 19th inst. Judge N. E. Harris, of Macon, can didate for Governor, will speak at the court-house to-morrow (Saturday) at 11a. tn. Judge Harris is one of the purest and ablest men in the State, and a fine speaker. That he will receive a cordial welcome in Newnan goes without say ing. Mr. W. Y. Atkinson, who is taking the law course at the State University, came home Saturday and will spend the summer here. Bill says he has ab sorbed enough legal erudition already to fill a good-sized book, but will have to spend another year at the Univer sity before completing the course. Mr. G. P. Hodnett, one of Coweta’s tax equalizers, has completed his work and is at home. He estimates the increase in property valuations at a million and a half dollars, n large part of it coming from notes and accounts on which the owners had been paying nothing. —Senoia Enterprise-Gazette. One of the nice affairs of the week was a garden party given by Miss Fan nie Hill Herring Tuesday evening for Miss Mildred McKenzie, the popular guest of.Miss Evelyn Wright. Bridge was the chief amusement of the func tion, the game being followed by a de licious ice course. About thirty of Miss Herring’s friends were invited. Mr. Urquhart Kersey, former night superintendent of the Southern Cotton Oil Co.’s plant at this place, has been made day superintendent, succeeding Mr. J. L. Pitkin, who has been trans ferred to the superintendency of the company's plant at Cedartown. Mr. Kersey is succeeded as night superin tendent by Mr. G. C. Cagle, of Cullo- den. Our fellow-townsman, Mr. C. A. Merck, has the sympathy of all his friends in the sad bereavement occa sioned by the death of his father, Mr. Geo. M. Merck, which occurred at his home in Gainesville on Thursday of last week from a stroke of paralysis. He was one of Gainesville’s oldest and most respected citizens, esteemed by all who knew him. Warnin'/.—This is tn warn the public not to harbor or give employment to my son, Willie Ware, 10 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. — The Southern Cotton Oil Co. is mak ing extensive improvements in the equipment of its plant at this place. A larger engine is being installed, and two new linters, two new ginning out fits and several cookers will' be added before the work of renovation is com pleted. The Beed room will be en larged also, and other needed repairs made before the ginning, season opens. County Sunday-school. Association.— The Coweta County Sunday-school As sociation will meet at the Methodist church in Turin on July 11 and remain in session t wo days. We sincerely hope that all pastors and Sunday-school su perintendents in the county will be present, together with a good delega tion lrom each of the schools. J. P. Morgan, President Third Division. Dr. D. A. Haney, Newnan’s popular bachelor physician, slipped off to Atlan ta unbeknownst to his friends Wednes day afternoon and got married. The lady who figured in the happy episode was Mrs, Mamie Everett, of Rockmnrt, a most estimable and cultured lady, with a wide circle of friends both in her home town and in Atlanta. They came to Newnan yesterday afternoon, and for the present will be at the Virginia House. Unique in the history of the State University was the conferring of the degree of Master of Arts upon Miss Mary Lyndon at the annual commence ment of that institution this week, be ing the first young woman to receive a degree from the University for actual class-room work. Miss Lyndon is a former Newnan girl, daughter of the late Dr. A. J. Lyndon, and a tieice of Mrs. Julia Lundie, of this city. Her present home is at Athens. Ladies’ Raryain Day at Hall Park.— Beginning Thursday, June IS, and con tinuing for eleven days, ladies paying the regular admission charge of 25c. will be admitted to the grandstand Fit Kb, except on ladies’ days—Tuesdays and Fridays. On these days ladies will be expected to pay only the usual grand stand fee of 15c. This will bo a saving pf 15c. for each game on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, on which days, as before stated, grand stand seats will be KltEK. Miss Ruth Kinnard, who has been principal of Johnson street schools for several years, has resigned her position to accept an offer in Decatur, where she will be principal of the grammar school at that place. Miss Kinnard is one of the best teachers ever con nected with the schools of this city. She is a discipliqprian of wonderful ability and always maintained a model school. The people of Decatur are to be congratulated upon securing her services.—Dublin Courier-Dispatch. Work on the Roscoe road having been completed, the county convict camp will be moved to-day to McCollum. For the next few months the convicts will be employed in straightening, wi dening and grading the road from the Campbell county line to the Troup coun ty line, paralleling the Atlanta and West Point railroad the entire distance. By straightening the public road a num ber of dangerous grade crossings will be eliminated, it is said, and if present plans are carried out it will be, when completed, one of the finest highways in tne State. Notice to Corn Club Roys.— All Corn Club members of Coweta county are requested to meet at the court-houso in Newnan at 10 o’clock on Saturday, June 27, for the purpose of electing a presi dent to fill the placo made vacant by the death of Mr. W. S. Copeland. It is hoped that every member will be. pres ent, for we will have some speeches that will be well worth hearing; be sides, wo will have some important an nouncements to make regarding the prizes. Don’t fail to come. II. G. Wiley, Farm Demonstration Agent. The Democratic Executive Committee of the Fourth Congressional district will meet at LaGrange on Monday next to adopt rules and fix a date for hold ing a primary election for Congress man. Col. T. G. Farmer, jr., is the member for Coweta, and also secre tary of the committee. Other members are E. T. Moon, Troup, chairman; S. IT. Dunson, Troup; S. B. Baldwin, Mus cogee; T. B. Rainey, Marion; N. G. Culpepper, Talbot; C. L. Davis, Meri wether; W. F. Brown, Carroll; C. C. M inter, Chattahoochee; P. T. Mc- Cutchen, Heard; R. O. Bulloch, Harris. Beginning yesterday Newnan will have eleven days of continuous base ball, and local fans are looking forward to the games with much interest and enthusiasm. Talladega is here this week for three gameB; Rome will come Monday for four games; and Gadsden will come next Friday for four games. A good attendance and vigorous “root ing” on the part of our people during these series will go far towards helping Newnan to win the pennant, and our boys deserve this encouragement. No team can put much ginger into a game without home support and enthusiasm. Mission Rally.—A mission rally of the fifth district, Western Baptist As sociation, will be held on Wednesday, July 8, at 10.30 a. m., at the Central Baptist church, Newnan. On the same day, at 2 p. m., there will be a meeting of the executive board. The following churches are included in the fifth dis trict, viz: Central, (Newnan,) Mills Chapel, Raymond, Sharpsburg, Turin, Ebenezer, Rock Spring, Ramah, More land and Grantville. At least two representatives from each of the above churches are urged to be present. Mrs. W. A. Steed, District Secretary W. M. U. The Herald and Advertiser regrets to chronicle the death of Mrs. Frances L. Catlin, which occurred at an early hour Wednesday morning at the home of her son, Mr. Hoyt Catlin, on W. Broad street. She had been ill about three weeks, her death resulting from a com plication of ailments. She died on her birthday, being 60 years of age. Three children survive her—Mias Helen Cat lin, of Boston, MasH., Miss Ruth Catlin, of Portland, Ore., (now traveling in Europe,) and Mr. Hoyt Catlin, of this city. She was carried to Springfield, Mass., her former home, for inter ment, being accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Catlin. Hon. E. L. Rainey, State Prison Commissioner, was in the city for a few hours yesterday, anji in company with County Physician Woodroof drove out to inspect the convict camp near Res cue. He found nothing to criticize re garding the condition of the camp or its inmates, and returned to the city in time to catch the 5.10 p. m. train for Columbus. By the way, Mr. Rainey is a candidate to succeed himself as a member of the State Prison Board, and we are pleased to know that he has practically no opposition. He should not have. He has devoted himself to the duties of his office with an earnest ness and an intelligence that has con tributed in no small degree to the effi ciency of the Prison Board under its present administration. LIV-VER-LAX tones up the system, stimulates the liver to work in harmony with the other organs. Guaranteed to give satisfaction. John R. Cates Drug Co. Every man should like his wife’B rel atives, but we have yet to see a moving picture of the man who does. High-class Drugs, Toilet Articles, Soda and Cigars. Agents for 11 uylcr’s Can dies; every box full of delicious surprises. Prescriptions a specialty. ’Phones 18 and 22 rray Drug and Book Company Weighing 2 /-? to 3 carats each, and worth from $600 lo $900 each, are on display at Bantu’s Jewelry Store. You ought to drop in and see them. Euergone in cited. H. S. BANTA The Newnan Jeweler EUREKA DAIRY Having established a first- class Dairy in I Newnan, we respectfully solicit the custom of the public. Abundant pasturage, fresh running water and careful feeding insures the quality of the milk, all of which is scientifically treated before offered for sale. Barns thoroughly cleaned each day, and premises kept in perfect sanitary condition. All work superintended by an experienced dairyman. City delivery twice daily. 'Phone 329