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. B. Mooney The White Sale Continues through next week. Many additions have been made in dimities, crepe, nainsook, etc. Don’t miss this bar gain event. Best Bleached Do mestic Yard-wide, no starch, 10c grade at 7c. White Crepe For underwear, yard wide, 25c grade, 15c. White Flaxon Forty-inch plain flax on, 35c grade, 15c. Checked Dimity The finest grade dimi ties; small, medium and large checks, in short lengths; 25c grade, 10c. Crepe Plisse Thirty-two-inch crepe plisse for fine undermus lins; 25c grade, 15c. White Madras Extra special bargain in white striped madras, yard-wide; 20c grade 10c. White Voile Extra fine voile, 40 inches wide; 25c grade, 15c. Light Percale Big lot of loom ends in lengths from 2 to 10 yards; best grades, 7\c. Colored Madras Extra fine shirting madras, yard-wide, fade less colors, 12ic. Mill-End Cheviot Best grade cheviot for boys’ waists, rompers, etc., 2 to 10 yards, 8Ac. Dark Percale Large assortment o f mill-end percale in dark dress styles, 2 to 10 yards in each piece; 10c and 12$c grades, 7^c. Spring Ginghams Red Seal gingham in beautiful spring styles, the best 12£c grade, 10c. M. B. Mooney 5^11: Local Happenings Told in SHort ParagrapKs Sf* N£WS A 'ID PERSONAL ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST TO OUR LOCAL READERS. MOKE ADVICE. 1’LEASE! Rrlnx the bankers and the brokers; firlnx the engineers und stokers; brlnK all the politicians now extant; firlnir tin 1 butchcrn ami the bakers. And the hot tamale makers, And let them tell the farmers what to plant. Rrintr the masons and the plumbers. And the d*rby-hatted drummers; The carpenters and the paper-hangers, too; firing the clergy and the laymen; Bring the merchants nnd the itraymon. And let 'em tell the farmers what to do. Bring the nimble scribes who caper 'Mid the crops they raise on paper— They never ploughed a furrow in their lives; firing the chronic pavement-hoppers, Aho are living otf their "poppers," And those who are supported by their wives. Let them mobilize their forces: Bring from all the different nourees The people who have never reaped or sown; We would have them all together And nllow each fancy tether. That their wisdom for uur dullness may atone. In conclusion let me mention That we’ve not the least intention Of heeding their advice or their decrees: We would tell the wholo caboodle. By the grace of Yankee Doodle. We’re going to plant exactly what we please. —[Will I s . Lockuakt in Dawson Nows. Meet me at Boone’s. The coal man is having his innings now. Money to loan. Apply to A. H. Freeman. Mr. R. N. Cole is in New York for two weeks. Farm Loans.—On first-class farm ap plications can make loan for live years at 8 per cent. W. G. Post. Wanted. — A good (milch cow, with young calf. Apply at 187 Greenville street. E. C. McKoy. Hal Bohannon has returned home, after four years’ service in the army, and says there’s no place like old Cow eta. Groat values in short lengths and remnants of white goods und dress goods will be put on sale Monday. Boone’s. "America, ’ from the time of Colum bus up to the present time, will be at The Halcyon. Remember the date— Jan. 2(1. Special sale of ladies’ fine sport nnd service coats at $5 98. See these coats. They are worth double the price. Stripling’s. Mr. Peter M. Martin has accepted a position as Mr. G. J. Martin’s assistant as traveling representative of the Coca Cola Co. Mr. W. H. Troutman left Tuesday for St. Augustine, Fla., after spending several weeks with his mother, Mrs. C. H. Troutman. Cotton is selling in Newnan to-day at 61(Vii8 cents. Light-colored percales, 12Jc. quality, 10c. at Boone’s. Gasoline 14c. gallon at R. L. Askew’s, 11 Jackson Btreet. Remember, Mary Fuller at The Hal cyon next Monday. Best grade of oils at R. L. Askew’s, 11 Jackson street. Plenty of rain coats and rubbers just received at Boone’s. If you need a suit or overcoat it will pay you to see Boone’s. Born, on the 9th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Manget—a Bon. Cotton seed are selling in Newnan to day at 33 cents per bushel. Special counter of one hundred styles of laces, 5c. yard at Boone’s. Best make of automobile tires at R. L. Askew’s, 11 Jackson street. Special pajama checks, large and small checks, 10c. at Boone’s. Born, on the 11th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Dorsey — twin sons. Bom, on the 12th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Edwards—a daughter. One lot dress ginghams in remnants on sale at 5c. yard. Boone’s. New winter shoes for men, women and children just received at Boone’s. Dr. Sam Bradshaw will be in Newnan on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For auto hire see A. H. Boone, or ’phone 348 or 378. Service day or night. Mr. R. M. Barnes, of Kirkwood, is visiting relatives and friends in the city. One lot men’s neckwear just received, values up to 50c. Choice, 25c. Boone’s. For Rent.—The store-room now oc cupied by E. H. Norris. Apply to P. F. Cuttino. Mr. F. B. Cole has been laid up for several days from a severe attack of rheumatism. Mr. Claude Swint, of Atlan ta, spent the week-end with his sister, Mrs. Mamie Johnson. . Business is picking up, and with a lit tle more sunny weather everybody would feel better. Wm. B. Hopson, a former well-known citizen of Hogansvilte, died Sunday in Atlanta—aged 80. When you want a uuggy 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. and Mrs. Guy Garrard, of Colum bia, S. C., ere spending a few days with Mrs. Rebecca Powel. Everybody is talking about “Amer ica. ” Are you? Then see it at The Halcyon on Tuesday, Jan. 26. The many friends of County Surveyor Arnold are glad to see him out again, after an illness of several weeks. Several odd pieces of choice furniture for sale at a bargain. Apply to Mrs. Geo. T. Brown, 36 Spring street. Wood.— An unlimited quantity of stove wood and cord wood. Call on W. S. Askew Co. or W. A. Robertson. This weather does pretty well, fol lowing the long siege of mud and mist and murk of the past month or so. Special.—Thirty-three and one-third per cent, discount on all ladies’ and m L « t /I Mnr, t .* nr,n t n 1^00116 B children’s coats. The programme at The Halcyon next Monday will be the featuring of a real descendant of Rain-in-the-Face, one of Custer’s scouts. Next Tuesday (Jan. 19) is Robt. E. Lee’s birthday, and, being a legal holi day under the laws of Georgia, the banks will be closed. Mr. O. B. Hayes and family have moved out to their farm in Panther Creek district, much to the regret of their Newnan friends. For Sale.— Barred Plymouth Rock eggs at $1 for 15. Mrs. N. E. Bohannon, R. F. D. No. 4, Newnan, Ga. “Arrowhead” hose at 15c. a pair, two pairs 25c.; “Wunder” hose 25c. pair. These will solve your hosiery problems. Get them at Boone’s. "Big Buck” work shirts (slims and regulars) at 50c., and “Duck Head” overalls at $1, are the equal of any at the price. Get them at i'.oone’s. 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. Good Samaritans. —There will be a meeting of Good Samaritans at Masonic hall on Monday night next, at 7 o’clock. Refreshments. C. J. Owens, Pres’t. At the January meeting of the County Commissioners the road tax for 1915 was fixed at $3, if paid by April 1—$4 or eight dujs’ work, if paid after that date. Wo regret very much to note that Mrs. Martha Carmioal and family, who have been residing in Fairburn for the past year, will move soon to Madras.— Fairburn News. Head colds, cough", croup, asthma and bronchitis all quickly and safely yield to Hyomei. Get a complete out fit from John R. Cates Drug Co. to- I day. It’s the most effective remedy, I and easy to use—you breathe it. Rev. B. W. Williams informs us he has purchased lhe stock of Brakefield & Williams at Haralson, and will take charge of same Monday. —Senoia En terprise-Gazette. Hon. and Mrs. M. H. Couch left last week for Orlando. Fla., where they will spend some time, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Nolan.—Senoia En terprise-Gazette. 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. Mr. H. C. Arnall, sr., went to Cave Spring Wednesday to attend a meeting of the board of trustees of the School for the Deaf, of which he has been a member for several years. Don’t forget the special picture at The Halcyon on Tuesday, Jan. 19, fea turing Robt. Warlick in the great American success, “The Man of the Hour.” Come early and avoid the rush. Hogansville's municipal election was held on the 7th inst., resulting as fol lows: Mayor, J. F. Askew; councilmen, C. T. Hightower, D. B. Freetnan, B. W. Robinson, J W. Smith and D. ,J. Daniel. ♦ Warehouse Notice. — Bring your cot ton to us and we will store it inside the house, protected from the wuather. Have plenty of room. Long Place, next door to Bradley-Bunks Co. T. B. Me Ritchie & Co. Wood. — 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, R. F. D. 4, Newnan, Ga. Lost.—On Christmas Day. or the day following, probably on E. Broad Btreet, a ladies' gold brooch, oval in shape, with diamond in center and circled by a number of Hmall pearls. A liberal re ward if returned to this office. Mr. Mote Murray will be located at Venice, Fla., during the winter and early spring months. His many friends will be pleased to know that his health has improved since going to Florida, and he may conclude to make his home there if conditions continue favorable. Coal for Cash. — 1 nm handling several grades of eoul—all good, and some better than others sell. 1 shall be glad to fill orders, und am prepared to make deliveries promptly. As coal is cash, don’t forget to send check with your order. ’Phones 217 and 126. T. F. Shackelford. Will Warner, colored, accused of kill ing Burdett Cox, also colored, Christ mas Day, and who made his escape after the shooting, surrendered to Sher iff Brewster a few days ago, and is now in jail. Mis brother, Arthur Warner, also implicated in the crime, was ar rested shortly after the killing. — — Mr. N. B. Wilson, of Lutherville, was in the city this morning and received warm congratulations from his numer ous friends upon his recent marriage to one of Woodbury’s most charming unit estimable young women, Miss Eldora McKoon, The wedding occurred on Dec. 2, Rev. Firley Baum, of More land, performing the ceremony. According to figures furnished by Mr. J. H. Simms, Government agent for the collection of ginning statistics, 36,- 684 bales of cotton hud been ginned in Coweta county up to Jan. 1, as aguinst 29,364 bnles for the same period last, year. This shows an increase of 987 bales from Dec. 13, the date of tho last previous report, up to Jan. 1. For Sale. — l have Poland China- Berkshire pigs (six weeks old) for de livery Jan. 30 at $6 per pair. Also, two Jersey milch cows, reasonably priced. Also, “Ilalf-and-Half” cotton seed at $1.25 per bushel; "Coweta Pro lific” cotton seed at 90c. per bushel; 10 per cent, discount on 10-bushel lots. Call or Bends checks to T. II. Herring, R. F. D. 4, Newnun, Ga. Free Shipments to Belgian Sufferers. — Anyone desiring to send donations of any kind to the Belgian sufferers cun do so without cost of transportation to the donor. These shipments will be sent to the assembling warehouse in Atlanta, and thence forwarded to New York in car-load lots, to be loaded on the boats. Anything will be accepted up to 60 lbs. H. D. Walker, Agent Southern Express Co. On Wednesday Mrs. W. C. Lnnier en tertained the executive board of the W. B. M. U, of the Western Association at her home in West Point. Members from Newnan who serve on this board are Mrs. T. J. Jones, Mrs. H. A. Hall, Mrs. W. A. Steed. Mrs. W. J. Perry and Mrs. Roy N. Cole, of the Central church, and Mrs. E. R. Barrett, Mrs. B. C. Sanders and Mrs. L. 11. Hill, of the First church. A civil service examination will be held in Newnun on Feb. 13 for a clerk and city carrier. Applicants must ho 18 and not over 45 years of age, must measure not less than 5 feet 4 inches in height in tiare feet, and weigh not less than 125 lbs. without hat. and overcoat. Application blanks (form 1371) nnd "In structions to Applicants,” will he fur nished by the secretary of the U. S. Civil Service Commission, Atlanta, or by the postmaster at Newnun. Grantville held her annual election for mayor and councilmen on Saturday last, with the following result, viz: Mayor, Dr. F. H. Letson; councilmen, T. M. Zellars and W. N. Banks. W. A. Bo hannon and Dr. C. C. Culbreath, old members of the aldermanic hoard, hold over for another.year. After organiza tion Monday evening officers for 1915 were elected as follows: Emmett Sew ell, clerk and treasurer; JohifeT. White, chief of police and sanitary inspector; H. R. Green, assistant to chief. Miss Elizabeth Wortham, the aged lady whose accident nnd subsequent ill ness from an attack of pneumonia was mentioned in our last issue, died Wednes day morning at her home in the Bethle hem community. The funeral was held yesterday morning, services being con ducted by Rev. H. S. Roes, of Turin, and Rev. E. C. Smith, of this city, after which the body was laid to rest in tho Piets burying-ground, near Moreland. Miss Wortham was 93 years of age, and had been a resident of the county from childhood. She was an aunt of Judge P. M. Walton), of the Second district, and leaves numerous other relatives throughout the county. Lee’s Birthday. Gen. Robt.. E. Lee’s birthday will he observed by Newnun Chapter, U. D. C.. next Tuesday, (Jan. 19.) at hulf- pust 2 o’clock in the afternoon, in the Librury assembly-room The order of exorcises will be ns follows— Prayer—Rev, W. J. Cotter. "Our Southern Military Loaders”— Elsie Hicks. Song —"Maryland, My Maryland.” "A Song of Forgotten Heroes”— Annie Belie Williams. Address—Col. A. S. York. Southern Airs, (medley) — MisseH Willie Herring, Nona Wadsworth, May Cole, Marian Bryant, Ellen Turner, Mary Moony Martha Greene, Cora Hornsby, Jeannette Williams, Bessie D nt, Florence Dent, Miss Blue, Miss Porter. Talks by the veterans. Benediction—Rev. E. W. Stone. The public cordially invited. County Commissioners Elect Officers for 1915. At the January meeting of the Coun ty Commissioners, held on Wednesday of last week, Messrs. II. L. Camp and Geo. 1,. Warren were sworn in as mem bers of the hoard, succeeding Messrs. J. R. Cotton and J. F. Dial, whoso terms had expired. At the same mooting officers wore chosen for 1915 as follows: Thos. G. Farmer, jr., clerk und attorney; W. L. Cruce, superintendent County Farm; Dr. W. L. Wooroof, county physician; S. S. Nash, county warden. All of these officials were re-elected. Following is a list of road super visors and census-takers appointed for the new year, viz; First district—E. C. Adcock. Second district—Will Walthall. Third district—O. B. Brooks. Fourth district—G. N. Strong. Fifth district—Oliver Dnvis. Sixth district—W. J. Wood. Seventh district—A. B. West. Panther Creek district — E. R. Witcher. Cedar Creek district—W. J. Tarleton. Grantville district—L. G. Watkins. Turin district—E. D. Johnson. Haralsoi district—J. W. Hutchinson. Hurricane district—J. E. Boone. Raymond district—J. R. Jacobs. Parisian Sage is an inexpensive home treatment that John R. Cates Drug Co. guarantees to remove dandruff, stop itching head and falling hair. One ap plication makes the hair glozBy, soft, and Beem twice as abundant. There was a large attendance at the Elks Lodge last evening, the members gathering to welcome lion. John D. Simmons, of Atlanta, District Deputy to the Grand Exalted Ruler, nnd Hun. Walter P. Andrews, also of Atlanta, president of the State Association of Elks. District Deputy Simmons lec tured, and also presided at. the initiation of Mr. C. S. Colley, of Grantville, ex emplifying the work in a beautiful and impressive manner. Col. Andrews spoke in the interest, of the State Asso ciation of Elks, and enlisled the New nan lodge as a member of that organi zation. Gol. Thos. G. Farmer, jr., was chosen to represent the local lodge at the forthcoming annual meeting of the State Association. City Court Jurors. The following jurors havo been drawn for the regular January term of the City Court of Newnan, viz: FIRST WEEK, (THIRD MONDAY.) A M Fuller, W W Ingram, T F Addy, W P Gearreld, J W Spraybury, Nixon Arnall, T M Scroggin, L E Wood, C 1 Stamps, J W Ingram, J T Wilson, W H Amis, T N Byram, F D Shell, A J Parks, J A McKnight, W J Scott, J J McElwaney, L O Hutchinson, T M Zellars, D C Owens, T B North, W B Cook, H G Hutchinson, A S Carmical, J J Reese, L C Moore, J L McKoy, Arnos Wilkinson, W M Robinson. SECOND WEEK, A C Royeton, C G McKnight, T F Shackelford, Lonnie P Sewell, R V Webb, R M North, G S Colley, Ralph Dial, G J Haynie, Simeon Addy, L H Smith, w J Wood, J B Moore, J A Phillips, John P Morgan, (THIRD MONDAY.) G W St. John, Edwin Banks, J E Stroud, J W Hutchinson, H L Ware, J T Ferrell, L R Powell, C F Tarleton, W M Camp, John Haynes, J H McKoy, John H Jones, J T Murphy, M M Cole, R E Wynn. Bank Meetings. The annual meetings of the Newnan banks, held since the opening of the new year, Bhowed those institutions to be in excellent condition—as was to be expected, of course. The Newnan Banking Co. held its meeting on Wednesday, 6th inst.., and, after declaring a semi-annual dividend of 4 per cent., added $10,000 to surplus and undivided profits. The only change in the directorate was the election of It. N. Colo in place of tho late I B. Murphey, deceased, tho board as now constituted standing us follows B. T. Thompson, M. F. Cole, J. A Hunter, I’. F. Cuttino, T. E. Atkinson Garland M. Jones, J. S. Cole, T. M. Goodrum and It. N. Crtle. All the old officers were re-elected, viz: B. T. Thompson, president; M. F. Cole, vice- president; T. M. Goodrum, cashier; E. T. Owens, assistant cashier. The three national banks held their meetings on Tuesday last. The First National [mid a semi-an nual dividend of 4 per cent., nnd made a substantial addition to ilH surplus ac count. All the old officers and direc tors were re-elected, viz: R. W. Free man, president; W. C. Wright, vice- president; N. E. Powel, caHhier; J. H. Powell, assistant cashier. Directors— R. W. Freeman, W. C. Wright, N. E. Powel, J. A. Hunter, P. F. Cuttino, Robt. Orr, I. N. Orr, sr., Gordon Leu, Joe G. Arnall, I. P. Bindley. The Coweta Nationui paid a semi annual dividend of 6 per cent., and in creased its BurpluB account by several thousand dollars. The only changes in the official management was tho elec tion of H. C. Glover aB vice-president in place of W. C. McBride, who re tired from this office and also from the hoard of directors, G. R. Black suc ceeding him as a member of the hoard. As now organized the officers and direc tors are as follows; Mike Powell, presi dent; H. C. Glover, vice-president; J. S. Hardaway, jr., cashier. Directors — Mike Powell, J. A. Hunter, II. A. Hall, H. C. Glover, ThoB. J. Jones, M. G. Keith, F. L. Stevens, G. R. Black. The Manufaucturers National paid a semi-annual dividend of 3 per cent., and likewise carried a goodly sum to surplus and undivided profits. The officers and directors of this institution, all of whom were re-elected, are as follows: II. II. North, president; R. D. Cole, vice-president: W. B. Parks, cashier. Directors--!!. II. North, It. I). Cole, W B. Orr, E. G. Cole, J. It. McCollum, II. C. Glover, R. O. Jones, T. G. Farmer. Unclaimed Letters. The following list of unclaimed let ters will he sent to the Division of Dead Letters, if not called for within two weeks: DeWitt Adcoek, Richard Allen, Harry Baker, Mattie Lou Betty, Mr. Bolden, Alven Burton, Nora Brawn, J S Brown, Andy Crowder, Rev. S. Copeland, Henry Calhoun, Nellie Camel, Paul U Clark, Cote Davis, Nettie Davis, Ro bert iJilion, Eliza Due, John Freeman, Jesie Gate, Mattie M Griers, Allie Henry, Julia Hill, Mrs. R A Hamrick, R P Jones, L M Jones, Mitchell, Muttic Emma Jones, Ruben O Kilgore, W E Landrum, W E Landrum, John C Mur phey, Dock Porch, Lon Powell, Surah Procter, Dock Staling, Cornelia Spear, Sye Smith, Alleen Tigner, Mindia Thomas, Oliver Thomas, W W Wright. 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.” SuBie M. Atkinson, P. M. You can eat anything you like with out fear of indigestion or dyspepsia if you will take Mi o-na Stomach Tablets. Money refunded]if they fail. John It. Cates Drug Co. Card of Thanks. We desire to thank our neighbors and friends for the kindness and sym pathy shown us during the sickne.tB and upon the death of our dear husband and father. May the Lord bless each and everyone. Mrs. J. H. Rollins, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Rollins, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Pitts, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Rollins, Mr. and Mrs. Sam RollinB. Cure That SORE THROAT Laid up yesterday? What was the trouble? “Nothing,” you say; “just a littlcsorc throat.” And yet you are doing nothing for it. Well, that is risky. Don’t you real ize that the simple sore throat sometimes devel ops into the most serious of troubles if you let it go unchecked ? You ought to use Nyal’s Sore Throat Rem edy. It will cure the soreness of the throat and lessen the risk you run. Nyal’s Sore Throat Remedy is an antiseptic form of treatment that destroys the germs that cause the trouble. You gargle your throat with it occasionally until you note improvement, and then increase the in tervals untii the throat is well. 25c Bottle Murray Drug 6 Book Co. GET YOUR Eye-gBasses AND Spectacles FROM H. S. BANTA 'l l IF NFWNAN JEWELER SHAVING HELPS The man who shaves himself needs numerous accessories, from blades to bay rum, and we have them all here of the finest quality. In these days of dollar-par- iiig saving methods a word to file man who does not shave himself is most appropriate, for he is missing a sure tiling in the shaving line, besides the hours of time he is forced to spend waiting in barber shops. With the improved safety razors it is easy to shave—no danger of cutting — no bother about stropping the razor. Durham Duplex Ra zor, 55. Durham Duplex Dem onstrator, 35c. Durham Domino Ra zor, 51. The famous Gillette Razor, 55 and 56. Auto Strop Razor, 55. Evcry-rcady Razor, 51. Cross-cut Razor, 51-50. Extra blades for all ra zors. R, Cates Drug Co. NEWNAN. GA. Store The