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GREA T W HITE $ BALE OUR ANNUAL WHITE SALE BEGINS Monday, Jan. II, and Will Continue For 1 en Days We have assembled an enormous stock of extra special values in Mill Ends of the fine white goods that are to be the popular fabrics for spring and summer. A great saving for you by making your white purchases now. We quote just a few prices to give you an idea what to expect. OUR TERMS ARE STRICTLY CASH Checked Dimity The finest grade dimities in short Voii lengths, 1 to 6 yards in each piece. These son. arc worth 15c, 20c and 25c. Special, 10c that c Forty-inch Voile es are to be much used this A fine 25c grade, 40 inches u omc in half bolts. Special, 15 Plain Nainsook sea- French nainsook of the finest grade, ide, soft as silk, 40 inches wide, regularly c. worth 25c; special, 12^c. 3 V j Forty-inch Flaxon The best wearing white goods is flax on. 1,000 yards of the fine qualities that \ sell usually at 20c and 25c, at 10c and 15c j Crepe Plisse This is THE fabric for fine undermus- An Iins, 32 inches wide, several designs. madr? Worth 25c; special, 15c. waists White Madras extra special number in fine w s for house dresses, shirts, b , etc.; yard-wide, 10c. French Repp hitc An ideal 32-inch cloth for street oys’ dresses; launders beautifully. Thirty- five cent grade, at 19c. Welt Pique The very finest piques on the market, wide or narrow cords; 25c, 35c and 50c grades, at 15c. Shirting Madras : The finest lot that we have shown. ^ j 'I'hesc cloths are found in the $2.50 and $3 shirts; 32 inches wide, at 19c. tca ’ 1 Fine Galatea ill lot of extra fine soft-finish g ic regular 25c kind at 15c. Splash Voile ^j a Extra fine 40-inch voile with heavy cord splash woven through. Thirty-five | cent grade, at 19c. Pa'iama Checks The best grade pajama checks made, small or large checks, yard-wide, 10c. Bleached Domestic The best bleached domestic on the D market. Yard-wide, no starch. 7c. 1-- ——— French Poplin A very fine soft poplin, 36 inches wide; the regular 35c grade, at 19c. p County News Items Interesting Pacts Gathered During ttu Week by Our Regular Correspondents. TURIN. It is with deep regret that we chron ielo the death of Mr. W. I. Austin, who died on Thursday, Dee. 31, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sidney Martin, in South Georgia. The remains were brought to Turin for interment on Friday last. Deceased was for many years a resident of this community, and held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was it devoted member of the Methodist church at Turin, and will be sadly missed by his co-workers in the church and by the community at large, llis widow, two children and several brothers are left to mourn their loss. Rev. Walter Austin, of the Flor ida Methodist Conference, is his son After funeral services at the Methodist church, conducted hy Rev. J. (!. Davis and Rev, W. S. Gaines, the remains were laid to rest in Turin cemetery. Hon. S. L. Whatley and other mem bers of the family have the sympathy of many friends in the bereavement occasioned by the death of their sister, Miss Fannie Whatley, which occurred on Thursday of last week, following a long illness. The funeral and interment took place at Smyrna on Friday last. On the same date the mother of I’rof. Win. Speer died at her home near Aberdeen. Judge J. H. Shell, jr., has moved to the Marlin residence, on Sharpsburg street. Mrs. Mamie Spiers and children, of Shady Dale, have moved to Turin, and are making their home with Mrs. M. E A mail. Mr. Harris Powell spent Monday in Maeon. Miss Ettalee Moses is quite ill, and it is feared she is threatened with pneumonia. There is quite u lot of sickness in the community — chielly colds. Mies Frances Guy returned Saturday to her duties as teacher of oratory at Baxley. She was the guest of Miss Martha Lawshe in Atlanta for the week-end. Miss Louise Enloe has returned to the G. N. & I. College, at Milledge- ville. Miss Mary Moses left Friday for Millen, where she was the guest of friends before going to resume her school duties at Perkins. Jan. 6th. RAYMOND. On Monday last about forty of the most progressive farmers and business men of Raymond district, together with several gentlemen from Newnnn, met at Raymond for the purpose of devis ing plans for furthering and stimulat ing the agricultural interests of this section. The meeting was addressed by Mr. T. U. Chastain, agriculturist of the Central railway, and also by Mr. W. T - Bennett, assistant agriculturist. The ad dresses were enthusiastically received, and have given a great stimulus to stock-raising. The Central rail* ay has kindly given us the use of a registered Shorthorn hull. Mr. Warren Melson purchased through Mr. Chastain a tine bull, and Mr. R. F. Shedden two Short-horn cows. Mr. Shedden will, at his own expense, put in a dipping vat here for the use of the public. After the speaking Mr. Shedden entertained the crowd at the Bridges House. The cotton crop in this section will he materially reduced, ns our farmers are now thoroughly awake to the fact that diversification of crops and the raising of farm animals mean the salvation of the South. Mr. Sparks, of Rome, is here, and contemplates operating the Raymond Cooperage Co.'s plant, which has been idle for some time. This plant gives employment to a number of hands, and will not only greatly benefit our town but help the farmers, wh> supply the material, ss the enterprise is conducted on a cash basis. Mr. Luther Winslett, of Atlanta, was here Tuesday. Mrs. Harvey Woodall, of LsGrange, spent Saturday with Mrs. 0. D. Adam- Misses Sarah spent a portion and Bessie Brittain of the holidays w ith relatives at Bexton. Miss Tommie Lou McDonald left Thursday to resume her school duties in Toombs county. Mr. Marshall McGee has been chosen to teach the school at Macedonia the coming year. Mrs. J. R. Gable is on an extended visit to relatives at Unudilla and By- rom. I’rof. J. S. Morton returned Sunday from a business trio to Lumpkin. Miss Mary Bailey is visiting her grandparents, Dr. und Mrs. John Hun- nicutt, at Athens. May Bay Memorial school opened Monday with a full attendance. Both teachers and pupils resumed work with renewed energy und enthusiasm. Miss Arnett Adamson spent the hol idays with relatives at Ellenwood. Mr. Toni B r yan, who recently left for California, has returned to Coweta. Miss Ruby Brittain spent part of the holidays with relatives at Roopville. Miss Sara Brittain had as her visit ors during the holidays Miss Osa Car- mical, of Hapeville, Misses Kula Bailey and Emma Cole, of Turin, Misses Sara Gable and Sara Hendetson and Mr. Thurston Hardy, of Brooks. Mrs. W. L. Brown, of Fayetteville, has returned home, after spending sev eral days with her sister, Mrs. J. R. Jacobs. Jan. 6th. Stop the Child's Colds -They Often Result Seriously. Colds, croup and whooping cough are children's ailments which need imme diate attention. The after-effects are often most serious. Don’t take the risk—you don’t have to. Dr. King’s New Discovery checks the colds, soothes the cough, allays the inflammation, kills the germs and allows Nature to do her healing work. 50c. at your drug gist’s. Buy a bottle to-day. SARGENT. Rev. R. M. Stevens, of Sharpsburg, filled his first appointment as pastor of New Lebanon church Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. J. S. Bridges, who has been quite sick for some time, is improving slowly. Mr. and Mrs. 0. Nl. Gordon, of Bow- don, spent last week with relatives here. Miss Nelle Austin returned to Clem Sunday to resume her school duties at that place. Mrs. Dora Holemam and children, who moved from Newnnn to Carrollton last week, stopped over a few days with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Austin, jr., Messrs. Jett Austin, El Copeland and Truman Land visited relatives and friends in Heard county last week. Mr. S. G. Allen is expecting his daughter, Mrs. Bailey, of Buford, this week. Mr. R'ht. Austin, of Newnan, spent Sunday with homefolks here. Mr. Seaborn Murphy and grand daughter, Eloise Murphy, spent last week with relatives at Roanoke, Ala. Miss Mattie Lou Smith, of Carroll county, is visiting Mrs. Zena Cantrell this week. Miss Lizzie Warren visited Miss Marguerite Jackson, in Newnan, last week. Prof. W. H. Carmical, of the Fourth District A. & M. School, visited friends here Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. Scarborough and sons, of Anniston, Ala., who spent the holi days with Hon. J. P. Jones at River side, returned home Sunday. Misses Delia at d Hattie Bridges visited Mrs. S. F. Sewell, at Carrollton, last week. Jan. 6th. Try This for Neuralgia. Thousands of people keep on suffer ing with neuralgia because they do not know what to do lor it. Neuralgia is a pain in the nerves. What you want to do is to soothe the nerve itself. Apply Sloan’s Liniment to the surface over ihe painful part--do not rub - it in. Sloan’s Liniment penetrates very quick ly to the sore, irritated nerve and al lays the inflammation. Get a bottle of Sloan’s Liniment for 25 cents of any druggist and have it in the house— against colds, sore and swollen joints, lumbago, sciatica and like ailments. Your money hack if not satisfied ; but it does give almost instant relief. MADRAS. Rev. S. D. Cremean filled his regular appointment at this place Sunday, preaching a splendid sermon to a large congregation. He was accompanied by his estimable wife, who always meets a hearty welcome in the homt-i of the Madras people. They dined Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Byrd Cook. Mr. Van Sewell, of Atlanta, who has been spending some time with Mr. Marion Herring, returned home Sunday night. Miss Ruth Chandl.r, of Grantville, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Moore. Mr. J. C. Herring and family at tended services at Macedonia Sunday, Miss Mary Walker, of Newnan, has returned home, after an extended visit to relatives in this community. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wood, of Mt. Carmel, have moved into this commu nity, and are receiving a warm welcome from our people. Mrs. G. W. Coggin and daughters, Annie Lou and Frances, spent Wednes day in Newnan. Mrs. J. K. Beavers and Miss Hya cinth Cook visited Mrs. Guy Cavender, of Mt. Carmel community, the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Ferrell, of New nan. were Sunday visitors at the home of Mrs. Lula Cates. Mr. Hubert Cates is making frequent visits to Raymond these days. Wonder what’s the attraction? Miss Mattie Bowen, of Newnan, was the guest of Mrs. J. K. Beavers on Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cook entertained a number of friends at an elegant din ing on New Year's Diy. It goes with out saying that everyone present en joyed the day, as Mr. and Mrs. Cook are ideal entertainers. Mr. C. T. Beavers, of Mt. Carmel community, has moved into our midst, and will make his home the present year with Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wood. Mr. Frank Cook spent a couple of days lust week with his sister, Mrs. Guy Cavender, near Sargent, who con tinues quite sick. Our school reopened Monday, with a splendid attendance. Mrs. C. F. Wood has charge this year, and we are antici pating one of the most successful terms in the history of our school. Jan. 6th. Unclaimed Letters. The following list of unclaimed let ters will be sent to the Division of Dead Letters, if not called for within two weeks: Floy Anderson, Rev. W T Banks, D C Brown, W L Bowen, W inifred- Brown, C H Churn, Rev. J Clark Tom mie Hollins, Lillie Hunter, O E Lati mer, Leola Martin, Rev. J P Moody, Rev. P. McAllister, Rev. J F Neely, Rev. M O Pritchard, D A Smith, C F Smith, Rev. A W Smith, Terrell. To avoid delay in delivery have your mail addressed to street and number, box number, R. F. D. number or gen eral delivery. In calling for the above, please say “advertised.” Susie M. Atkinson, P. M. Lies can fall as thick as snow, but they don’t melt, off the same way. Take Liv-Ver-Lax and Feel Well. Don’t suffer from the ill effects of an inactive liver, such as headache, indi gestion, constipation, lack of energy and low spirits, when for a little mon ey you can get a remedy of proved merit, GRIGSBY’S LIV-VER-LAX will get your liver right and let you enjoy better health and blighter spir its. LIV-VER-LAX acts naturally and effectively. Has none of the dangers and bad after-effects of calomel. Sold under an absolute money refund guar antee at 50c. and $1 a bottle. Each bottle is protected by the likeness of L. K. Grigsby. For sale by John R. Cates Drug Co. Start the new year right by buying groceries from The man who gives you a square deal. ’Phone 54