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I 1 I MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED May Man- ton fashion booh for summer 1914, 10c Some Remarkable Values For Next Week Use May Manton patterns. All pat terns, 10c ii Window Shades A ^oocl quality linen shade, mounted on pood rollers, 7 feet long. Special, 25c English Longcloth Pretty, smooth quality, lull yard wide; 12 yards to bolt; extra special, 98c Counterpanes A splendid quality honey-comb coun terpane, full double size; special 98c Corsets R. B. C. Corsets in extra lengths with four hose supporters; best on the mar ket at 50c. Curtain Nets A splendid showing of new curtain nets in ecru and white, floral and oriental designs, 10c, 15c and 25c. Cool Summer House Dresses A dozen different styles in the Elec tric Brand; last colors, neat trimmings, at $1 and $1.50. Children’s Rompers Made of chambray, gingham, galatea, light or dark colors, at 25c and 50c. Mosquito Netting 56 inches wide, close woven, white and colors. Our price only 7\c. Ladies' Vests Ladies’ gauze vest, a good one, on sale at 5c. At Stripling’s, the Store That Saves You Money Saturday and Monday Fifty pieces new Toile du Xoid ging- hamc in a beautiful assortment of large plaids, checks and stripes. The best 12$c ginghams made; on sale these two days at 10c. Fourteen yards fine cambric bleaching on sale for $1. Men's Shirts The Ferguson-McKenney make, extra full cut. Beautiful line of patterns; fast colors, 50c and $1. You Can Buy “Buster Brown” darnless guaranteed hosiery at this store. Unusual hosiery values for the money. Comes in lisle weight and silk lisle, at 25c. Four pairs guaranteed four months, $1. Try them and your hosiery troubles are all over. You won’t have to darn. Ladies’ boot-top silk hose, all colors, at 25c pair. Saturday and Monday Japanese matting art squares, 9x12 feet, beautiful floral or oriental designs. Our price, only $2.19. 2\ yards of good quality satin table damask, 63c. 3 yards satin damask, 75c. 1 set table doylies, 18x18 inches, 29c. New Silks Just received a shipment of new silk poplins and taffetas in figured designs and plain shades to match, 36 inches wide; per yard, $1. Parasols Large assortment of ladies’ parasols, plain and fancy handles, ranging in price from 50c to $2. Fancy Parasols About 18 fancy parasols left in misses’ and ladies’ sizes, 25c to $1.50. White Goods A table containing about 1,000 yards of white madras, lawns, fiaxons, etc., at 10c and 12^C. T/i € P/?/C£ /S T/iT r/Y/A/O. Boys' Pants Large stock boys’ knee pants in full peg and knickerbocker styles, 50c, $1 and $1.50. Apron Gingham 3,000 yards standard quality apron gingham in short lengths. Special value at the yard, 5c. il o Ladies' Shirt-Waists The greatest waist values we have ever shown. Over a dozen different styles, in silk, voile and crepe, at 50c,$1 White Dresses Only II more white lingerie dresses; they are priced at $3.50, $4 and $5. Boys' Waists Made of ginghams and cheviots, fast colors, light or dark, all sizes, 25c. Men's Pants Men’s light-weight pin-checked pants, sizes 30 to 50 in waist; our price only $1 90-inch Sheeting 10-4 seamless sheeting, bleached, 27Jc. 10-4 unbleached sheeting at 25c. A good quality yard-wide sheeting, 5c. A smooth-woven yard-wide Sea Is land at 6£c. Best grade calicoes 5c. D I I jj I I NEW NAN’S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE :illli: County News Items Interesting Facts Gathered During th.' Week by Our Regular Correspondents. 5 TUKliN. News of the death of Mrs. Baxter RagHdale, which occurred in Atlunta last week, was received with deep re- prat by her many friends in this com munity, where she was reared and where many years of her life were spent. Her husband died several years apo, since which time she had made her home mainly with several children re siding in Atlanta. She was a devoted member of the Baptist church, an af fectionate wife and mother, and held in high esteem by all who knew her. The bereaved children have our deepest sympathy in their htilictinn. We were agreeably surprised by a visit one day last week from our old friend. Mr. Jas. Williams, id' Spalding county, whom we had not met in sixty odd years. Reminiscences of youthful days were pone over, and scenes of the long past furnished pleasing topics for the day. As the Lord shielded my ;iged friend and brother from harm in the numerous conflicts of the Civil War, may He continue to shield him until life’s battles are o’er. Mrs. Burks and Mrs. ,1. J. Reese, from near Newnan, paid us a pleasant visit lust week. Owinp to indisposition we were una ble to attend the singing at Standing Rock last week. For tne same reason we were prevented from keeping our appointment at Fleasant Hill church on Sunday last a keen disappointment to us in both instances. The annual meeting nt Pleasant Hill church will begin on the next regular preaching day, (Saturday, at !• a. in.) It is with genuine sorrow that we chronicle the death of Mrs. Lee Jacobs, whose illness has been mentioned in previous letters. She died to-day, fol lowing a stroke of puralysis which pros trated her several months sgo. She Ixire her affliction with Christian forti tude, serene in the faith that ultimate redemption from earthly ills can come only through sacrifice and suffering. She was a consistent member of the Methodist church, and widely esteemed for her fine womanly traits. She leaves a husband, two sons and two daugh ters, besides numerous other relatives, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. The funeral will take place at Mt. Gilead to-morrow, I Thursday, I services to be conducted by her pastor. Rev. I G. Davis, assisted by Rev. 11. S. Rees. The interment will beat the same pluce. Dr. Hunter, of Roanoke, Ala., spent a few days last week with Turin rela tives. Protracted meeting is in progress this week at the Methodist church The S aator is being ably assisted by Rev. Ir. Jones, an evangelist well known throughout the State. WELCOME. Rev. F. J. Amis filled his regular ap pointment at Providence on Saturday and Sunday last, preaching interesting sermons both days. Mrs. J. M. Coggin, of Newnan, spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Keith. Mrs. Will Puckett and children, of Bremen, spent last week at the home of Mr. J. W. Summers. Mr. J. E. Boone had the misfortune to lose a valuable mule Monday. Mrs. O .M. Starr and daughter, Pink, of Newnan, are visiting her brother, Mr. C. J. Millians. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Grimes worshiped at Providence Sunday. Mr. Hewlette Grimes began work Monday at Cole’s shops in Newnan. The singing school that was to open at Providence on Monday last has been postponed until next Monday, (27th inst.) Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Word, of Ros coe, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Keith. Misses Ruth and Nannie McKoy have as their guests this week Misses Mary and Martha Tarleton, of Allen, Ga. Welcome and Sargent met in another double-header Saturday afternoon. One game went to Sargent by a score of to 2, the other to Welcome by 8 to 4. While running from first to second base Saturday ufternoon Mr. J. D. Dukes had the "misfortune to sprain his ankle, but we are glad to report is now able to walk by using a crutch. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Newton, of Sargent, visited Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Dial on Sunday last. July 22d. ■ ♦ —— SARGENT. Sargent outclassed Welcome in a spirited game on the home grounds Saturday by a score of ,7 to 2. Mr. and Mrs. Will Allen and daugh ters, Misses Eunice and Irene, were Sunday guests of Mrs. W. F. Land. Mr. J. M. Austin, traveling repre sentative of the Lummus Gin Co., was called to Montgomery, Ala., Friday. Mrs. Ed Millians and children visited Mrs. Minor Millians at Handy Sunday. Mr. E. T. Copeland, of Newnan, spent Sunday here. Messrs. Geo. and S. G. Allen, jr., are spending some time with relatives in Alabama Mr. and Mrs. Otha Beavers and chil dren, of Handy, were the guests of Mrs. Beavers’ parents Sunday. Mr. Robt. Austin, of Newnan, came over and spent Saturday night and Sunday with homefolks. Master Bill Holeman, of Newnan, is visiting here. We are pleased to note that Mrs. Madison Turner, who has been ill at the home of her father, Mr. R. C. Shugart. for the past month, is now convalescent. Miss Delia Bridges, who is teaching at Handy, spent the week-end at home. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Newton were SHARPSBURG. The ladies of the Woman’s Missiona ry Society entertained Friday afternoon and evening in behalf of the church. Barbecued meats, cofTee, salad and ice cream wore served. At S o’clock a con cert was given. Miss Gay, of Turin, gave some select, readings, and several musical selections were rendered by home talent. The Indies in charge of the arrangements were Mrs Weston Glass, Mrs. Walter McLain, Mrs. Lena Bridges, Mrs. Tom Bridges, Mrs. T. N. McWhorter, Mrs. Ernest Wynn and Mrs. 11. G. Wallis. Miss Nona Wadsworth, of Newnan, was the guest of Miss Lucilo Graves Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ingram visited their sister at Thomaston on Saturday and Sunday lust. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Haines, of Se- noia, were guests of their mother, Mrs. I’. A. Haines, for the week-end. Mr. Lewis Ingram visited in Thomas ton last week. Mr. T. A. McMakm, of Newnan, was a visitor in Sharpsburg Sunday after noon. Mr. Glenn Haines has accepted a po sition with .1. R. Cole & Co. He is a worthy and capable young man, and will prove a valuable addition to the firm’s clerical force. Messrs. Roy Bridges and Ed Pitman made a trip to Alabama last week. Mrs. Lilia Avery spent the week-end with her husband at West Point. She expects to arrange her business alfairs here so that she may join her husband in their new home. Mr. W. S. McDonald went up to At lanta to visit his son, Jesse, last Satur day. Rev. R. M. Stevens filled his regular appointment at Stovall on Sunday last. School has opened for the summer session with a large attendance. The music class is doing splendid work un der the tutelage of Mrs. E. L. Merrill. Someof our farmers ure quite "blue,” as they haven't hud a good season since the crops were planted. A few farmers have had rain recently -enough to make corn and cotton look a little better. Miss Pauline Glass, of Atlanta, is with her sister, Mrs. Alton Royeton, this week. Mr. ClitT Haines will begin soon the the erection of a new residence, which, when completed, will be one of the *M t\ ' Tahn a go' M os e s, of Turin, made j F who^has “been with his "usual” visit to Sharpsburg Sun-j Mr - J - L - Und - who h “ 8 been w,th dav. July 22d. PEEK’S CROSSING. Mr. E. C. Adcock made a business trip to Newnan Wednesday. Dennis Pennington and sister, Blanche, of Gay, spent Saturday and Sunday with friends here. Mr. C. P. Shell is spending a few days with his father’s family here. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Addy, of Newnan, Bpent the week-end with relatives here. Mr. A. C. Shell, of Pitts, spent Sat urday and Sunday with relatives here. Misses Eunice, Lizzie Sue and Alice Addy, of Hapeville, spent the week end with relatives here. Miss Ethel Rogers, of Grantville, has returned home, after a pleasant visit of several days with her sister here. Mr. Jasper Entrekin and sister, Mag gie, of Alps, spent the week-end with Mr. W. L. Caldwell and family. Mr. Emmett Henslee, of Comer, spent the latter part of the week with friends here. Miss Mary McCullough, of Newnan. is spending a few days with her grand parents here. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wilson spent Sunday night and Monday with their daughter, Mrs. M. L. Suggs, at Ray mond. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Drake, Fred Drake and Miss Grace Drake, of Atlanta, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. L. B. Drake. Messrs. Roy Caldwell and R. H. Addy made a business trip to Newnan Wed nesday. July 22d. Only One "BROMO QUININE" To get the genuine, call for full name. LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for signature of E.W. GROVE. Cures a Cold in One Day. Stops cough and headache, and worka off cold. 25c. Fifty London (England) teachers are soon to visit the Panama canal. BEATS GAS-BEATS ANYTHING! I I III! Another Cured BY LIV-VER-LAX relatives here for the past week, has ; returned to his home at Clem. We had some good singing at the | Baptist church Sunday afternoon, led There is a telephone for every 13.2 by Messrs. Gordon, Witcher and Oz- persons in Canada, according to official more, figures. • ; July 21st. The City Commissioner of Terrell, Texas, a former Greenville citizen writes: "1 take pleasure in saying for publi cation that by the use of Liv-Ver-Lax I have been cured of a disease which is correctly described by the recognized symptoms ot biliousness, stomach and liver trouble, constipation and result ing complications, and commend its use to all like sufferers.” George H. Jackson. L. E. Griffith, Witness: Mr. Jackson, like hundreds of others, has discovered the beneficial results of Liv-Ver-Lax. the wonderful vegetable Liver Tonic. Harmless, safe for any child; has no injurious after-effects like calomel. Pleasant to take; no nausea. Take regularly and keep well. 50c. and $1 at druggists or from Lehanon Co-operative Medicine Company, Leba non, Tenn. Sold by John R. Cates Drug Co. The new improved Oil Stove is the greatest boon ever devised for the comfort and conven ience of the housewife. Cooks anything, and cooks it better. No heat, no smut, no cinders. No household can af ford to be without one —especially" in summer time. We have them in all sizes—two, three and four burners—with all the late improvements. Darden-Camp Hardware Co. Petition for Charter. GEORGIA—Coweta County; To the Superior Court of said county: The peti tion of W. M. Jenkins and F. S. Carmack respect fully shows— 1. That they desire for themselves, their asso ciates.fsuceeesors and assigns to be incorporated and made a body politic under the laws of the State of Georgia, for the full term of twenty years, with the privilege of renewal at the expiration of said term, under the name and style of NEWNAN GAS COMPANY. 2. The object of the proposed corporation is pe cuniary gain to itself and stockholders. 3. The principal office and place of business of said corporation shall be in the city of Newnan, said county and State. 4. The business to be carried on by said corpo ration and the purpose for which it is organized shall be as follows: To construct, own, maintain and operate a gas plant for the manufacture and distribution and sale of manufactured or natural gas. for illumination, fuel, power, heating and other purposes: to manufacture, distribute, sell and deliver manufactured or natural gas, for illu mination. fuel. power t heating and other pur poses; to buy. sell, manufacture, lease, rent and consign meters, stoves, ranges, lamps, fixtures, and any and all utensils or articles used or opera ted by manufactured or natural gas companies; to fell, lease, rent, own and convey real estate, and any and all property incident or neeessary to the conduct of said business, including stocks, bonds, mortgages and notes of individuals or cor porations or to do such other acts as may be nec essary or incident to the business of said corpora tion. o. Your petitioners desire the right to sue and be sued, contract and be contracted with, plea and be impleaded: to have and use a common seal; to make b.\ -laws binding on the members of the proposed corporation, and for its government. not inconsistent with law: to execute or receive such conveyances and acquittances, receive and hold such evidences of debt, incident to the proposed business of said corporation; to encumber real and personal property; lend anti borrow money, and secure same by pledges of any of its assets or oth erwise; issue and sell bonds, and secure game by mortgage or deed of trust, or other forms of lien under existing laws, and to have all the rights, powers and privilepee incident to corporations of like nature. 6. The capital stock of said corporation shall be TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. ($10,000,) divided into shares of One Hundred Dollars ($100) each. All of the capital stock has been subscribed, one- hmlf of which will be paid before said corporation commences business, the other half to be paid within sixty days from the date of said corpora tion, 7. Petitioners desire the privilepe of increasing said capital stock from time to time, by majority vote of its stockholders, to any amount not exceed- inp the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars, ($100,000;) and your petitioners further desire that said corporation have the right to issue inter- est-bearinp bonds and secure the same by first lien upon the proparty of said corporation by ma jority vote of its stockholders and in accordance with law. 8. The affairs of said corporation shall be man aged and conducted by a board of directors and duly elected officers, consisting of such members- as may be fixed and determined by the corporate action of said corporation, and at all meetings of shareholders each shareholder shall be entitled te as many votes as he owns shares appearing in his name on the books of the corporation. 9. The stockholders of said corporation shall be individually liable for its debts and contracts only to the amount of stock subscribed for by them, and not paid in. 10. Your petitioners desire at. any time during the life of said corporation the privilege of liqui dating the affairs of said corporation and the dis solution of the same by a two-thirds C-S) vote of the stockholders of said corporation, at any annu al meeting, or at a regular meeting duly called in accordance with the by-laws of said corporation. Wherefore, Your petitioners pray that after this petition has been filed and published in ac cordance with law. that the Court grant the prop er and necessary order of incorporation, granting and allowing said corporation under the name and style aforesaid all the powers, privileges and im munities herein set forth, and as are now or may hereafter be allowed a corporation of similar char acter under the laws of the State of Georgia, and that this petition, together with Baid order, be re corded according to law. GARLAND M. JONES, Petitioners’ Attorney. Filed in office this June 23.1914. L. E. Snead, Deputy Clerk Superior Court. Coweta county. Ga. GEORGIA—Coweta County: I. L. E, Snead, Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court of said county, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the origi nal petition for charter of Newnan Gas Compa ny, as appears of record in my office. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court, thie- 23d day of June. 1914. L. E. SNEAD. Deputy Clerk Superior Court. Coweta county. Ga S S 2 U -rH •a r Ji V [ <y t-