About Newnan herald & advertiser. (Newnan, Ga.) 1909-1915 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 8, 1915)
M. B. Mooney H < J1 0 M CQ W s T3 C o 4-* 4-» 03 O 4-» 0> Wi s CZ5 0> CQ 0> </) 0) p 03 > 4-» <Z5 0) +-< Vh bD -P £ o 05 0) £ 03 -o G O s co G • *H bi> CD CO Local Happenings Told in SKort Parag'rapHs >? — — — 1 SL NEWS AND PERSONAL TO OUR ITEMS LOCAL OF GENERAL INTEREST READERS. 1 ' COTTON STATEMENT. BY J. II. SUMM JRS. Receipts to Stock Year. Jan. 1. on hand. Total. Trice. 1904 10,274 1.333 11,196 124 1905 13,766 5,341 15,738 94 1906 14,863 8,965 16,965 U4 1907 14.140 4,778 15,900 9f 1908 14.260 5,825 15,700 111 1909 16,377 6,350 17,220 84 1910 13,100 4,655 13,857 15.V 1911 15,779 3,848 10,655 144 1912 19,230 7.41(1 22,171 9.1 1913 12,643 4,965 13,791 12$ 1914 15,320 4,640 10,230 124 1915 19,724 8,460 7* Rubber shoes, all sizes, at Boone’s. for big features at The Hal- Wateh cyon, Rain coats and rain hats, all sizes, at Boone’s. Money to Freeman. loan. Apply to A. H. New lot boys' pants just received at Boone’s. in Newnan to day Cotton is selling; at 7(</ 7$ cents. Gasoline 14c. gallon at R. L. Askew’s, 11 Jackson street. K. L. Askew’s, Best grade of oils at 11 Jackson street. For Rent.— Three unfurnished rooms at 17 Second street. Special clean-up prices on cotton blankets at Stripling's. A few lots of good cotton sold in Newnan Wednesday at 8c. Do you know that there will be good pictures every day at The Halcyon ull this week and next? « ♦ After many weeks of muggy weather Old Sol is showing bis face again, and everybody is feeling better if no richer, Mr. C. V>. Manley, of Roanoke, Ala., was in Newnan the first of the week, the guest of his nephew, Mr. McCaslan Manley. Loom End Percales. — The finest grade percales made are on sale now, in lengths from 2 to 10 yards, at 10c. Mooney’s. Mr. J. L. Brown returned Friday to Newnan, after a visit to his daughter, Mrs. W. T. Brooks. -- Cedartown Standard. Tom Parrott and Tuesday from a relatives in Rich- Capt. and Mrs. children returned month’s stay with mond, Va. Shouts.—1 have one hundred shoats, weighing from 25 to 100 each, for sale at my mule burn. W. A. Potts. nice lbs. Loom End Shirtings.— Big lot of ex tra line madras for shirts. AH colors guaranteed. The 85c. and 25c. grades at 10c. Mooney’s. Cotton seed are selling in Newnan to day at 314 cents per bushel. For Rent. — Four-room cottage, close in. Apply to C. J. Barron. Great remnant sale, beginning Satur day morning at Stripling’s. Best make of automobile tires L. Askew’s, 11 Jackson street. at R. One hundred styles of 5c. them. laces. See Boone’s. At the regular communication of Coweta Lodge, No. 60, F, & A. M., on Tuesday night next the Third Degree will be conferred. Ed Hackney wants bis friends to know that he expects to leave to-mor row for Jacksonville, Fla., where he will spend the winter. » — • — Miss Louise Smith has returned to her home in Newnan, after spending the holidays with her sister, Mrs. J. II. Hendon. —LaGrange Reporter. For Rent. — Seven-room dwelling, suit able for two families. Bath-room both upstairs and downstairs. Possession at once. Apply to Mrs. S. W. Murray. Special sale prices on men’s clothing and overcoats. Boone’s. Special Saturday and Monday, bleach ed domestic. Boone’s. We wish for everyone a perous and happy now year. most pros- Boane’s. Dr. Sam Bradshaw will be in Newnan on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For auto hire see A. II. Boone, or ’phone 348 or 378. Service day or night. Mr. Raymand Pinson, >f Albany, is spending the week with Newnan rela tives. We have a good stock of all-leather shoes, so if your shoes give out, see us. Boone’s. Fur Rent. — The store-room now oc cupied by E. H. Norris. Apply to P. F. Cuttino. Wholesale prices can be bad on la dies’ cloaks. A few left to close out. Boone’s. Mr. J. H. Summers and family are now occupying the residence at 22 E. Washington street. Major D. P. Woodroof’s many friends are glad to see him out again, after his recent indisposition. Everybody laughs, and then laughs some more, at the comedies at Thu Halcyon. Do you? When you want a buggy come to see us. We will save you money. M. G. & J. J. Keith. New Line.—’Phone 81, Johnson Hard ware Co., for your Mazdas lamps. We have them at one price. Mr. E. S. Buchanan has been con fined at home for several days with a severe case of la grippe. Mr. B. W. Holtzclaw will leave Sun day for Perry, Ga., where he will spend several weeks with relatives. We wish to thank our friends and customers for their patronage the past year, and ask for a liberal share of their business in 1915. Boone’s. “Big Buck" work shirts for men. Come in slim and regular sizes, and sell for 50c. This is the best 50c, work shirt we have ever seen. Try them. Boone’s. Lost. - On public road between Stal lings’ X Roads and Newnan a bunch of keys. About eight keys in bunch. Fin der will please notify A. W. Powers, jr., Newnan. For Rent.— Three upstairs rooms in Hunter building, on Spring street. Rooms have grates, lights, water and bath. For particulars apply to J. A. Hunter, 17 Spring street. Married, on the 3d inst.. at the home of the bride’B mother, Mrs. C. A. Haines, in Sharpsburg, Mias Elizabeth Lavina Haines to Mr. Eddie Pitman, Rev. J. H. Cowart officiating. Tho I-lalcyon wishes all teachers in terested in the great picture, ‘‘Amer ica.’’ would write us for any infor mation they may desire in regard to tms picture that will be here Jan. 26. Ribbon Cane Syrup.—Vara ribbon cane syrup, made Liy J. T. and W. A. Addy, near Senoia, put. up in gallon jugs, sealed. Can bo had by applying to Alton Addy, at Buone-Capers Co.'s. Rank Meeting.—The annual meeting of the stockholders of Manufacturers’ National Bank will be held at its bank ing-house on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1915, at 11 o'clock a. m. H. II. North, Pres’t. The White Sale — BeginB Monday. Remarkable bargains in dimities, voiles, repps, poplins, flaxon, nainsook, etc. Do your white sewing now, while these splendid bargains are on sale. Mooney’s. M. B. Mooney Mrs. W. T. Cooper and daughters left. Friday for a visit in Newnan and Atlanta.— Cedartown Standard. Mr. H. II. Todd and family moved this week to Hogansville, where they will make their home in future. ♦ - • Wood.— An unlimited quantity of stove wood and cord wood. Call on W. S. Askew Co. or W. A. Robertson. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bohannon and lit tle son, of Grantville, were guests Sun day of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Farmer. Only three fall coat suits left. If you need a suit and can be fitted, you will get a bargain. Boone’s. Farm Loans. —On first-class farm ap plications can make loan for five years at 8 per cent. W. G. Post. A great selection of ginghams for dresses and waists, fast colors, 10c. and 12jc. Boone’s. “Duck Head” overalls, union made. Special for little boys, five pockets, 4 to 10 years, 50c. Boone’s. Mr. E. G. Enright, of Elberton, for mer manager of the old Newnan Ice Co., is spending some time in the city. If some food tastes good, but works badly, ferments into a stubborn lump, causing gournesB, gas and indigestion, do not worry, simply take Mi o-na It surely gives quick and effective relief — money returned if it fails. John R. Cates Drug Co. Mrs. Ida Barnett Bohannon, of Grantville, announces the engagement of her daughter, Sallie, to Mr. Samuel E. McConnell, of Atlanta, tho marriage to take place at home early in January. Messrs. F. W. Stripling and H. S. Stripling left Tuesday for New York, where they will spend a week or so buy ing new goods to replenish the already large stock of the Stripling Dry Goods Co. Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Hill North, of Sharpsburg, announce the engage ment of their daughter, Janie Corilie, to Mr. James Rex Brown, the wedding to take place in January, at the home of the bride. Mules and. Horses.—I am still buy ing mules from 15 to 16 hands high. Also have a lot of nice young muleBand horses to exchange for older oneB that will pass inspection for army service. W. A. Potts. The Universal Manufacturing Com pany have at their studio at Universal City, Cal., one of tho finest designers of ladies’ fashions, Mile. Chic; hence all the pretty dresses you see in .pictures at The Halcyon. Daughters of the Confederacy. — Mem bers of Newnan Chapter, U. D. C., are requested to meet at the Library next Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Helen M. Long, Vice-President. Rank Meeting.—The annual meeting of the stockholders of Coweta National Hank will be held iri the office of the hank in Newnan, Ga., on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1915, at 10 o'clock a. m. Mike Powell, Pres’t. To put the radiance of sunshine in the hair, and not only make it grow long hut soft and beautiful, use Parisian Sage, the inexpensive tonic sold by the John R. Cates Drug Co. Ttere is noth ing better to remove dandruff and stop falling hair. Warehouse Notice. — Bring your cot ton to us and we will store it inside the house, protected from the westher. Have plenty of room. Long Place, next door to Bradley-Banks Co. T. B. McRltchie & Co. Rank Meeting..— The annual meeting of the stockholders of the First Nation al Bank will be held in the hank's office, Newnan, Ga., on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1915, at 10 o'clock a. m. R. W. Freeman, Pres’t. - - — ♦ VFoiirf. —I have several hundred cords of pine wood (original growth! ready for delivery, any length or shape de sired. Let me have your order for a winter's supply. E. T. Turnipseed, It. F. D. 4, Newnan, Ga, Special Remant Sale.— Two thousand yards in remnants of gingham, percale, mudrits, silks, woolens and dress goods of all kinds, in lengths from two to eight yards. On sale ut about half reg ular price. Stripling’s. ————— - - Impounded.— A stray fawn-colored yearling heifer, about 2 years old, has icon impounded by the undersigned. Will deliver to owner upon payment of costs, including this notice. F. M. Lee, 164 LaGrange street. Lost.—On night of Dec. 31, on Wes ley street, between residence of Mrs. H. S. Smith and that of Mr. W. C. Kinnard, a ladies’ gold brooch, circular in shupe and set with four small ame thyst stones. A suitable reward will he paid if returned to this ollice. Coal for Cash. — 1 am handling several grades of coal—all good, and some better than others sell. 1 shall be glad to fill orders, and am prepared to make deliveries promptly. As coal is cash, don’t forget to send check with your order. ’Phones 247 and 126. T. F. Shackelford. On Sunday morning next, at the Central Baptist church, Dr. J. S. Hard way will preach on the subject—“An appeal to men.” At the evening ser vice his subject will he—“Heavenly recognition, or shall wo know eucn other there?” The public cordially invited to attend these services. ■ ■ ■ - — » Dr. W. A. Turner has leased the Whatley residence on W. Broad street, and will make his offices there in fu ture. He will make valuable additions to his laboratory equipment, and, when fitted up, expects to devote some of his time to microscopic and analytical work—a very important branch of the practice. According to figures furnished hy Mr. J. II. Simms, Government agent for the collection of ginning statistics, 35,- 697 bales of cotton had been ginned in Coweta county up to Dec. 13, as against 27,857 hales for the same period last year. This shows an increase of 1,838 bales from Dec. 1, tho date of the last previous report, up to Dec. 13. The Rogers’ Grocery Co. has selected the name of “Bermuda Gold” for their fancy table butter, for which they offered a prize of $25 several months ago for a name. Thousands of names have been suggested, but the name selected was submitted hy Mrs. C. M. Edge, 28 St. Clair street, Newnan, Ga., and, as stated above, is “Bermuda Gold.”—Atlanta Journal. Mr. and Mrs. Claude J. Russell, with their bright little daughter, arrived during the holidays to make a visit to their sister, Mrs. John Hines, near Moreland. Mr. Russell left Coweta twelve years ago, since when he has traveled over several States. For the past four years he and his family have resided at Milwaukee, Wis., hut m fu ture will make their home in Atlanta. Mr. Wm. G. Stallings, who a few weeks ago stood the civil service exam ination for a position in the railway mail service, passed with flying colors, standing fourth in a class of more than one hundred. He has been placed on the eligible list, and is assured of per manent employment in tho service in the course of a few weeks. He is be ing warmly congratulated by his friends. Thanks.— We wish to thank our friends and customers for the liberal patronage given us during 1914, and hope for each and everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. Wo are prepared to do all kinda of buggy and wagon repair work, rubber tiring and horseshoeing, and Bhali be pleased to have your custom. Our prices are al ways reasonable. C. J. Barron & Sons. Mrs. Elizabeth Wortham, an aged lady residing near Bethlehem church, hart a severe fall one day last week and fractured her knee-cap. Since the ac cident she has developed a case of pneu monia, and at last accounts her condi tion was critical. She is now in her 93d year, and said to be the country’s oldest resident. When she came to Coweta as a girl the Indians were still here, and her reminiscences of those early days are quite interesting. At the last regular convocation of Newnan Chapter, No. 34, R. A. M., new officers were chosen as follows; C. J. Owens, High Driest. E. F. Sims, King. B. J. Fry, Scribe. B. C. Sanders, Captain of Host. J. J. Keith, Principal Sojourner. J. [’• Dunbar, Royal Arcli Captain. E. T. Owens, Treasurer. J. E. Robinson, jr., Secretary. Eugene Watkins, Sentinel W. C, Grace, Master 1st Veil. J. W. Mitchell, Master 2d Veil. C. C. l’itls, Master 3d Veil. The Herald and Advertiser regrets to note the death nf Mrs. J. D. T.iylor, well known in Newnan before her mar riage as Miss Lizzie L«u Camp, which occurred Saturday at Mt. Dora, Fla., where she had been making her home tor the past live or six years. Mrs. Taylor was 34 years of ago, and besides her husband is survived by t wo sisters and three brothers—Mrs. VV. T. Smith of Mt. Dora, Fla., Mrs. S. V. Carpen ter of Coweta, Mr. H. L. Camp of Se noia, Mr. J. A. R. Camp of Moreland, and Mr. Walker M. Camp of Newnan. The remains were brought to Moreland for funeral and interment, the body be ing laid to rest in the family burial lot at that place. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Harvey Met calf, of Camilla, Ga., announce the en gagement of their sister. Miss Rosalie Jackson, to Mr. Joseph Candler John son, of Pelham, Ga , the wedding to take place Jan. 12. The above an- n luncemont will be of much interest to readers of The Joutmil. Miss Jackson and Mr. Johnson are two of Pelham’s most popular young people, and already have been tho recipients of many hear ty congratulate ns.—Pelham Journal. Miss Jackson is a sister of Mr. W. F. Jackson, of this city, and has many friends throughout the county, who will bo much pleased to read the an nouncement of her approaching mar riage. Ordinary’s Court. The following business was disposed of at the regular monthly term of tho Court of Ordinary on Monday last, to- wit; Mrs. Emma Belle Orr, administrator on the estate of Thos. E. Zellars, granted leave to sell the lands of said deceased. T. F. Rawls, administrator on the following estates, to-wit: Mrs. Ida Sims, Dennis Smith and Charley Smith, granted letters of dismission. T. F. RuwIh, guardian of the follow ing persons, to-wit: Lena May Mays and Virginia Driskill, minors, granted letters of dismission. Twelve months’ support set apart to the widow of Tom Carmical, deceased, out of the estate of suid deceased. Mrs. Susan V. Cannon, administrator on theestateof Mrs. Annie Watts, de ceased, compelled hy order of the court to execute titles to land on a bond for title to Priscilla Grier and Arthur Peavy. Twelve months’ support set apart to the family of Taylor Jackson, deceased, out of tho estate of said deceased. Merchants’ Contest Closes. Tho “merchants' contest,” put on some weeks ago hy Boone.-Cnpers Co., W. F. Jackson, Mrs. Lola Adams, II. S. Bantu. II. II. Kirby Hardwaso Co. and J. N. Marhury, closed Saturday morning, and at Id o’clock the premiums were awarded. The distribution took place in front of the court house, hold ers of the lucky tickets being as follows: Mrs. P. B. Murphey held the largest number of tickets, (606,) ami was given $60. Tho first number drawn was 11,869. This ticket was not presented, so a sec ond drawing was necessary. No. 3,020, held by Mr. W. G. Cash, drew this prize—$50. The next ticket, (No. 3,838,) held hy Mr. G. E. Smith, drew $40. The third ticket drawn, (No. 16,597,) held by Miss Annie Tolbert, entitled the holder to $40. The fourth number drawn was 13,- 320. This ticket was not presented, and on the second drawing No. 5,549, held hy Mr. C. B. Glover, took the prize — $25. Ticket No. 5,940, held by Mr. N. P. Jackson, drew the fifth prize-$25. New Year Hunting Party and Dinner. The now year was merrily ushered in at Mr. Frank Cook s, at his home, at Madras. Twenty friends were invited to a hunting imrty, while Mrs. Cook en tertained ball a dozen ladies and a chil dren’s parly in addition. The dinner for the wliolo crowd was a generoua spread of the good tilings grown in Cow eta, witli the addenda of tropical fruit. ust think of a boiled ham from a hog weighing over400 pounds, (with all oth er hog-killing accompaniments), vege tables, pickles, chickens, dressing, sal- els, Christmas pudding, cakes and am brosia! Mr. and Mrs, Cook are the exponents of tlie social traditions of tie'Old South, as well as factors in the New South’s ievelopmenl, and are making a record as generous entertainers, having enter- lained the Methodist ministers of New nan and their families at a very pleas ant occasion when Dr. Edmondson, of New York, wiis visiting his parents, near the Thanksgiving season, an event that is pleasantly remembered hy those who participated. One of The Invited. Card of Thanks. To all tho friends whose sympathy and services were so kindly tendered in my lute distress and bereavement, oc casioned by the long illness and death ’ my beloved husband, I desire to ex tend my sincere thanks. Mrs. D. S. Summers. Newnan, Ga., Jan. 7th. If you have nothing to worry about ask your wife; she can ulwuys supply you with a because. Between 1 and 2 o’clock Tuesday morning tho residence of Mr. Byrd Tompkins, near town, caught fire from some mysterious cause and was totally destroyed, together with all his house hold effects and the family’s wearing apparel. Tho flames had made consid erable hendwuy when discovered, and it is said that Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins and their young ir fant had a narrow escape, the roof falling in just as they left the building. The house was in sured, hut there was no insurance on the furniture. The many friends of Mr. W. D. Mer iwether, one of Coweta’s oldest and best-known citizens, were much grieved Monday hy a telegram announcing his death. He died at the home of a mar ried daughter in Tampa, Fla., whom he had been visiting for several weeks. His remains were brought to Newnan Wednesday morning, and were carried out to Emory Chapel the same after noon for funeral and interment. De ceased was 85 years of age, arid leaves several children, all of whom are now residents of Florida. ♦ — Stomach dosing will no more cure ca tarrh than heal a cut. You must get the medication right to the sore and diseased membrane. That’s the Hyomei way—you breathe it. No catarrh rem edy is so simple yet effective. John R. Cate Drug Co. guarantee it. Officers and Committees of Newnan Chapter, U. D. C. At a recent meeting of Newnan Chapter, U. D. C., officers for the new year were elected as follows — Miss Corinne Simril, president, (sinco resigned.) Miss Helen M. Long, first vice-presi dent. Mrs. E. J. Orr, second vice-president. Mrs. VV. J. Perry, recording secre tary. Mrs. Chas. Astin, coresponding bcc- retury. Mrs. Myrtice Moore, treasurer. Mrs. J. A. Itoyeton, registrar. Mrs. II. S. Smith, historian. Standing committees for 1915 uro as follows— Finance—Mrs. W. A. Steed, Miss Emmie Robinson, Mrs. H. A. Hull. Credentials— Mth. J. E. Robinson, Mrs. Lutiu Powers, Mrs. Marvin Bowen. Memorial- Miss Willa Leigh, Mrs. C. A. Merck, Mrs. W. C. Kinnard, Mrs. T. E. Potts, Mrs. Lynch Turner. Cemetery—Mrs. VV. I). Pulmer. Miss Corinne Simril, Mrs. Thos. J. Jones, Mrs. F. M. Bryant. Music Mrs. Ellen Goolsby, Mrs. E. F. Sims, Mrs. B. C. Sanders, Mrs. Jas. E. Brown, Mth. N. B. Hudson, Mrs. N. L. North, Mrs. J. If. McKoy, Mrs. VV. J Perry, Mrs. T. F. Rawls, Miss Dorothy Burpee, Miss Katie Arriall, Miss Corinne Simril, Mrs. Mamie Hughes Thompson. Decorations —Mrs. S. S. Nash, Mrs. J. A. Royeton, Mrs. T. E. Potts, Mrs. G. VV. Byrarn, Mrs. If. C. Glover, Mrs. D. S. Summers, Mrs. T. B. McRitchie, Mrs. W. C. Kinnard, Mrs. Sue P. Wright. > The chairman of each committee is requested to notify the members of her committee of the regular monthly meet ing, which is held the second Tuesday in each month. Short Course for Farmers. Central of Georgia railway has named exceedingly low fures to Athens, ac count special courses at the State Col lege of Agriculture Jan. 4 to 20. 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