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The Ilerald and Advertiser,
NEW NAN, FRIDAY, NOV. 20.
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Official Organ of Coweta County.
Ju. B. Ilmwn. K.IIIh M. Cnnicntur.
BROWN & CARPENTER,
l lil'KIUK AND PDIlUmiKIW.
THIS IS A GREAT COUNTRY.
Tlu* population of the United Staten
has passed the 10(1,000,000 mark, ac
cording to an announcement by the Bu
reau of Foreism and Domestic Com
merce. Also, 11,000,000 of us have Rav
ings hanltH accounts which total $-1,370,-
000,000. The money in circulation to
day is $3,4 10,000,000, showing you
ought to have about $114 in your pocket-
book.
‘‘Since 1H50 the population, then 25,-
000,000, has more than quadrupled,”
aays the bulletin.
‘‘Commerce hns grown from $318,-
000,000 to $4,259,000,000, anil the per
capita value of exports from $1.(1!) to
$23.27.
"Nationnl wealth has increased from
$7,000,000,000 in 1H70 to $140,000,000,-
000, and the money in circulation from
$279,000,0(H) to $.'1,419,000,000. For the
entire country, bank clearings have
grown from $52,000,000,000 in 1887 to
$174,000,000,000 in 1913.
"Improved social conditions among
the people are shown in that 19,000,000
children are enrolled iri public schools,
and 200,000 students in colleges. The
total expenditure on education approxi
mates $500,000,000 a year.
"The vidue of farms and farm prop
erty increased during the last half cen
tury from $4,000,000,000 to $ 11,000,000,-
000; value of manufactures from $1,-
000,000,000 to over $20,000,000,000, and
the number of miles of railroad in op
eration from 9,021 in 1850 to 258,033 in
1912.”
CENTRA!. ROAD WILL All) MOVE
TO RUING OVER HE LG J A NS.
In the movement to bring Belgian
farmers to Georgia the Central of
Georgia railway has expressed a de
sire to co-operate with the Belgian im
migration committee, and Mr. ,1. C.
Haile, General Passenger Agent of the
road, has sent out instructions to all
agents of the road to aiil the committee
wherever possible in forwarding the
interest of the work.
Mr Haile, among other things, says;
"It brings tip in a concrete way some
method of tilling up the waste places,
and it deserves thorough consideration
because it involves not only a supply of
food and clothing for those people
while inakin : crops, but also involves
the question of providing suitable land,
building tenant houses lit for the oc
cupancy of white people, and the pur
chase of agricultural implements,
work animals, cattle and seed neces
sary for planting their crops.”
The Central will have representatives
at tin 1 meeting of the committee in At
lanta en Nov. 24, and will seek to in
terest other .railroads along the same
line.
COTTON FIRES.
Cotton fires seem to be reducing the
record crop pretty successfully. The
worst of this tiro loss is that it is a
complete, genuine loss, not a mere de
crease in valuation. Another alarming
feature is the probability of their in
crease through the winter months. The
amount of cotton in Georgia which is
out in the streets would be difficult to
compute Warehouse storage is being
paid on considerable of it, also. These
cotton bales out in the open air, subject
to Hying sparks from chimneys, pipes
or cigarettes, are a serious menace to
the buildingsVnear them. Some way
ought to be found to protect both the
cotton and the neighborhood in which it
is left. Macon Telegraph.
The Telegraph calls attention to a
condition that should be remedied, or
else safeguarded more effectively than
is being done at most cotton points.
Although cotton piled in the streets
may be insured and individual holders
thus protected against loss, yet a
chance spark might start a conflagra
tion that would destroy or damage
property worth many thousands of dol
lars more than the cotton left exposed
in this manner. Warehouses unable to
provide shelter for cotton earned in
storage should employ night watchmen
to look after the overflow accumula
tion in the streets. Fire comes like a
thief in the night, and usually at night,
when the town is asleep.
American cotton-spinners have used
les< cotton during the first three months
of this cotton year than they did during
the same period last year. Exports
during October were less than one-third
of what they were a year ago. Almost
a million more bales were in the hands
of manufacturers and in warehouses at
the end of October than were last year
at that time. Thus summarizes the ef
fect of the European war on the Amer
ican cotton industry, as disclosed by a
report of the Census Bureau. Oeteber
consumption totaled 461,841 ba.es Con
sumption for three months ending Oct.
31 was 1,250,715 bales, against 1 -8 7 •>
bales last year.
Madison Madisonian: "When South
ern farmers find out that they, like all
other business men. must appreciate
and make the best of their opportuni
ties, there will be no more calling on
Congress for remedial legislation, no
more cuasin’ the Government and voting
the Bull Moose ticket in spito of h—I
and high water. Nobody helps the
newspaper man, and he inks no help—
except the compensation duo him for
goods delivered or services rendered.”
Cuthbert Leader; “The fellow who
spends his time grumbling about the
European war and the failure of Con-
gresB to aid farmers in holding cotton
is likely to be thoroughly convinced ere
next fall that money is vi ry scarce in
this section. It will be, for this fellow.
But we opine that some wideawake,
energetic men will more than make ex
penses during this same period. This
is a time for action, not for lamenta
tion."
In the late election McClure and
Hutchens, the Progressive or Bull
Moose candidates for the U. S. Senate,
carried twenty-eight counties, with tic
vote close in about twenty others. Two
counties split, Dawson voting for Mc
Clure and Hardwick, and Greene for
Smith and Hutchens. In the entire
State, Smith received (11,107 and Mc
Clure 28,420; Hardwick got (11,876 and
11 utebena 28,188.
Ft. Valley Leader-Tribune: “With
bacon selling around 20 cents and cotton
at little more than 6 cents, any fool far
mer buying the first with the proceeds
from the latter can easily go broke in a
few years. It is said that the average
farmer can raise hog meat for about 5
cents a pound. If he would raise all he
could consume and a surpluh to sell, the
profits would ho considerably larger
than Ills losses on cotton.”
Milton County News; "We see a
great deal in the papers about lloke,
Hardwick and hard times. Gentlemen,
let’s talk about something else for
awhile. We may not be able to drive
away lloke and Hardwick, but let’s
make old man Hard Times look for
other quarters. Times are better al
ready. (You see it is like this: A gen
tleman just i ow stepped in and handed
us a dollar on subscription.”)
One hundred and thirty-one ships
were added to the American merchant
marine in October, through transfers
from foreign registry anil the con
struction of new vessels in the United
States, according to a Bureau of Navi
gation report.
“Georgia Products” Dinner a Brilliant
Affair.
One hundred ami seventy-five people
nssemblid in the Elks Club rooms Wed
nesday evening to celebrate “Georgia
Products Day” with a genuine Georgia
dinner, and it proved a great occasion.
Not only was the dinner perfect in its
appointments, hut ihe speeches which
followed, in response to the several
leasts proposed, constituted a veritable
symposium, and were as much enjoyed
us was the dinner. Mr. U 1). Cole,
president of the County Chamber of
Coition rce, presided as toastmaster,
and his droll humor and sparkling wit
kept the crowd in an uproar most of
the time. There was never another
just like him, we don't suppose, and
never will be again.
Following is a list of the toasts, as
well as a brief and very unsatisfactory
synopsis of the responses, but they are
as full as our limited space will permit—
"It costs ii lot to Hvo those days,
More than it did of yore;
Hut when we stop to think of it.
It’s worth ii whole lot more.”
This sentiment was eloquently re
sponded to by .Judge W. A. Post, who
pictured in glowing terms the comforts
and blessings enjoyed by the people of
this section, and quite agreed with the
author of U’o foregoing lines that “it’s
worth a whole lot more” to live these
days—especially if one lives in Coweta.
"Crops to Fit Present Conditions”
was fully and comprehensively ex
plained by Mr. H. G. Wiley, farm dem
onstration agent, who gave an illumi
nating tnlk on thevulueof winter cover
crops as a fertilizer, stressed the neces
sity of rotation ami diversification, and
also ootlined a plan for such division of
acreage in 1915 as would, in his judg
ment, make a one-horse crop profita
ble.
Hon. W. A. Brannon, of Moreland,
spoke interestingly and instructively
upon the subject, “What Can We Prof
itably Raise Besides Cotton?” He had
demonstrated by practical experiments
covering a period of several years, he
said, that almost any sort of crop would
pay better than cotton. He had
achieved most satisfactory results from
alfalfa, oats and corn, and, acre for
I acre, had found each of these crops to
i be more profitable than cotton. He also
I had had splendid success with silos, of
which ho had four on his farms near
Moreland, and, considering the small
cost, (about $75.) said no farmer could
afford to be without one. He exhibited
specimens of alfalfa bay, two prolific
varieties of ear corn, and shredded
corn, with each of which lie had experi
mented successfully.
Responding to the toast, ' ‘The Press, ”
Mr. T. M. Goodrum not only thanked
the county newspapers for valuable as
sistance rendered the County Chamber
of Commerce in its campaign for im
proved agricultural methods generally,
but as secretary of the organization he
also acknowledged with appreciation
the hearty co-operation of the farmers
of the county in the great work under
taken. While good results had been
accomplished this year, ho had every
reason to believe that Coweta would
make even a better showing next year.
“Stx-Cent Cotton” is not a very at
tractive theme these days, but Hon. B.
L. Redwine hand'ed the subject so
deftly as to bring out many striking
i points ana furnish food for serious
thought. Based upon his experience as
a farmer, (and he is one of the most
successful planters in Western Geor
gia.) he was convinced that not only
was a reduction of the cotton acreage
in 1915 absolutely imperative, but that
the salvation of the farmer depended
upon a largely increased acreage in
, foodstuffs. It was a strong, practical
talk, and the earnestness of the speak-
i er impressed all who heard him.
Hnn. Garland M. dimes addressed
himself to the question, ‘‘Has the
Coweta Chamber of Commerce Earned
Its Right to Live?” and proved to the
satisfaction of everyone that it had.
(His remarks are printed in full in an
other column )
Hun. W. C. Wright, describing “The
Resources of Coweta," gave an inter
esting sketch of the county, from the
ilate of its organization in 1825 up to
the present time, and recited statistics
to prove his contention that Coweta is
the best county in the StaLe. The
present temporary depression would be
followed by an era of prosperity un
exampled in the history of the country,
he believed, ami nil we had to do whs
to eat more peas and potatoes, hold
tight, and wait for the bettor times
ahead, which could not lie far off.
“How Can We Improve the Tenant
System?” Answering this question,
Mr. B. T Thompson made one of the
best and most helpful talks of the
evening—a real speech, in fact, in
times of stress like the present, he
said, when farmer, merchant and
hanker all were feeling seriously the
effects of the low price of cotton and
consequent business stagnation, there
should he manifested u spirit of fellow
ship and mutual forbearance,, to the end
that no person and no interest suffer
undue hardship. “Bear ye one an
other’s burdens” was a sweet gospel,
and no bettor time than now to put it
into practice. Regarding the tenant
system, he realized that it might be
improved in many ways. To have
good tenants—tenants who would he
contented ih their occupation — they
should have such environments as
make for hotter living and better citi
zenship. They should have the ad
vantage of churches anil schools, and
every small farmer should also he
given an opportunity to purchase land
nnd own a home. The sense and dig
nity of proprietorship made of a man
a better citizen, and the strength and
glory of a community rested at last
upon its citizenship. He cited Carroll
county as an example of thrift and
prosperity, where there are more
small farms owned and operated, per
haps, than in any other county of the
State.
“Our Children” was the subject as
signed to Hon. T. E. Atkinson, presi
dent of the City Board of Education,
and it proved a congenial theme. He said
while most of the other speakers
had dwelt upon the importance of rail
ing crops of one sort and another, they
had overlooked the world’s most valua
ble crop, and that was the baby crop.
The children of to-day will be the men
unci women of the future, and every
means should he employed to equip
them properly for the duties to which
they will ho railed. Don’t forget the
children, he adjured, and don't neglect
their training. This is our greatest
responsibility.
The dinner was prepared under the
direction of Mr. Starling Carpenter,
and more than this it is not necessary
to speak —which means that the repast
was all that could have been desired.
Ho was capably assisted in the prepara
tion of the meats by Messrs. Tom Par
rott and Tom Fisher, some hnrbecuists
themselves, and tenderer morsels or
more toothsome Brunswick stew never
graced a banquet board. Everything
on the table was a "Georgia product”
c xeopt the coffee, and that was roasted
in Georgia.
“You used to say,” she complained,
“that you had enduring love for me.”
“Well, haven’t 1?” he replied. "Just
stop a minute and think of all it has
endured. ”
Statu ok Ohio, City ok Toledo, i
Lucas County. ' s8,
Frank J. Choney mukea imth that he is senior
partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing
business in the city of Toledo, county and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of
Onk Hundred Dollars for each nnd every case
of catarrh that cannot he cured by Hall's Ca
tarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my pres
ence, this 6th day of December. A. D. ISNti.
(SKA . x A. W. GLEASON.
la8A,jJ Notary Public.
Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acta
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. .!. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, Ohio.
Solti by all druRRists. 75c.
Take Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
Announcements.
FOR ALDERMAN.
H. M. Murray, R. A. Field,
G. E. Parks, J. C. Harris.
FOR CITY
T B. Parks.
W. C. McBride,
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
J. J. Goodrum,
W. G. Post,
D. T. Man Ret.
The above ticket for the nomination of four Al
dermen and five members of the City Board of Ed
ucation will be supported in the city primary to be
held on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Many CITIZENS.
New Advertisements.
Notice of Discharge in Bankruptcy.
In the District Court of the United States for the
Northern District of GoorRia.
No. :1910. in Bankruptcy,
in re J. E. Richey, Bankrupt:
A petition for discharge having been filed in
conformity with law by the above-named bank
rupt. and the Court havinR duly ordered that the
h«>arinR upon said petition be had on December 12. j
1914, at 10 o'clock a. m.. at the United States Dis- .
trict Court-room, in the city of Atlanta. Ga.,
notice is hereby Riven to all c mi it ora and other ,
persons in interest to appear at the time and place
named nnd show cause, if any they have, why |
the prayer of the bankrupt for discharge should
not bo urranted. O. C*. FULLER. Clerk. I
By F. L. Beers. Deputy Clerk.
Tax Collector’s Notice.
THIRD AND LAST ROUND.
Haralson, Monday. Nov. 23. 9 a. m. to 12 m.
Senoia. Monday. Nov. 23. 1 p. m. to 5 p. m.
McCollum. Tuesday, Nov. 24. 7 a. m. to 10 a. m.
Madras. Tuesday. Nov. 24. 10:30 a. m. to 1 p. m.
Palmetto. Tuesday, Nov. 24. 1:30 p. m. to ,5 p. m.
Raymond. Wednesday. Nov. 25. 7 a. in. to 10 a. m.
Roaeoo. Wednesday. Nov. 25, 1:30 p. m. to 4 p. m.
Crowder's Store. (Fourth district.) Friday. Nov.
27. forenoon.
Third District Court-sxound. Friday. Nov. 27,
afternoon.
At office in court-house Saturday. Nov. 2S. and
every day thereafter until books close Dec. 20,
last day. B- J* FRY,
Tax Collector.
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors.
In the District Court of the United States for the
Northern District of GoorRia.
No. in Bankruptcy.
In re Ernest Widsner, Bankrupt:
To the creditors of the above-named person of
Newuan. Ga., in the county of Coweta and district
aforesaid, a bankrupt;
Notice is hereby Riven that on the 19th day of No
vember. 1914, the said person was duly adjudica
ted bankrupt, and that the first meeting of credi
tors will bo held at the Court-house in Xewnan on
the 30th day of November. 1914. at 9 o’clock a. m..
at w hich Ume the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint a trustee, examine the bank
rupt a»*d transact such other businoas as may
properly corue before said meeting.
ALVAN D. FREEMAN.
Ref croc in Bankruptcy,
Kewnan. Ga.. Nov. 19, 1914.
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9
WOMEN’S DRESSES,
BAGS, ETC.
n order to close out quickly, we of
fer some exceptional values in women's
dresses, bags, etc. Everything offered
in this sale is the season’s very best
styles, and if you wish to share in these
extraordinary low prices you will have
no time to waste, as they will go out
quickly at the prices offered.
Wool $ 6.00
Dresses ’44.25
This lot of dresses ate made of a
good quality of serge and crepe. All
are neatly made up in the season’s
choicest styles. You who have been
waiting for better prices now have a
chance to buy these beautiful $6
dresses for
Silk
Dresses
$4.25
Wool
Dresses
$ 7.50
$1100
$ i95
This lot of dresses no doubt com
prises the best bargains you have ever
seen in Xewnan. All new, this sea
son’s best styles, and have been sell
ing right along for $7.50 to $12. Now
we give you a chance to take your
choice for
$5.95
$13.95
Silk
Dresses
j
$9.95
H. C. Glover Co,
$22.50
$2i()0
$13.95
Ladies who want a real bargain in
a nice silk dress should not let this op
portunity get by. You will find them
to be the very best styles of the sea
son. They are neatly made up from
the very best silk. Be quick! Come
in and take your choice for
$15.00
TO
$18.00
AT
$ 9.95
Ladies will find in this lot some of
the choicest silk dresses of the season.
All are new, this season’s styles, are
neatly made, and are worth double
the price we ask you. Your choice
SPECIAL ANNUAL SALE
SAMPLE HAND BAGS
w e are fortunate in securing each season irom a large
manufacturer his entire line of sample bags. These bags were
bought at exactly half-price, and we offer them to our trade in
this sale at the same reduction. The real values range from
75c to $15 each. They will go in this sale at
39c to $7 each
All are the new and fashionable shapes; an excellent oppor
tunity for a Christmas present.