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i THE NEWNAN NEWS. Issued Every Friday. J. T. FAIN, Editor and Publisher SUBSCRIPTION RATE. $1.00 PER YEAR. OFFICIAL PAPER OF COWETA COUfTTY. ’Phone No. 20. OFFICE UP STAIRS IN THE WILCOXON B LDG IIBlim IS THINKING AND SPEAKING. The n<correspondents and contributors nr** privil«-n*-<l to din- cuhh, at i' un>iiiild<- I<-iik*1i, in tin- column* ' t tin" paper any subject of general interest or importance. 'J'Ik N'-w> i- m nowise responsible for tin ■ pinions of it* correspond- foils ■ r contributors, or for the hoi it i in- nt- tli'-y express. Tlio New* limy, or iniiy not, 1 mlor.-' tin ir expressions nnd sentiments. \\ in tin r it does or dooH not, when it leels called upon to speak on any subject tin- News will make plain its pot-itioii; and, until an od it or in I'Xpri -non huh Im*»'H in ado, no person Iiuh tin- ri^lit (or will be allowed to iiKiirp tin- right) to us- aign tlm News a position on any quest ion. Tin' Ni'Wh believes in liberty of thought and hpooch. It does not control and does not desire to control thn thoughtsund expros- hiohh of 11h contributors. They must think and speak for them- Helves; and the News will encotir- ago tin in to do ho. Sometimes their opinions will not meet the approval of tin- editor—and often, section of the nation. This ought ^ fTlT(l not to be suid of Coweta county, as her position is usually in the van of any progressive movement. Our people should rally to the as sistance of President Hrannon and his co-workers and help them bring Coweta to tin- front in this vital effort to secure high prices for cotton and emancipate South ern farmers from the thralldom of cotton speculators. Lot the farmers and business men of Coweta county throng the court house on the lirst Tues- Society Notes Mrs J. H. King is the guest of rela tives in Fairborn. Mrs. Bobo Banks, of Grantville, was in the city Tuesday. Miss Mary Gibson has returned from a short visit to Atlanta. Miss Alma Arnold has returned from a short visit to College Park. Miss Elizabeth Gray is spending a few days nt her home in LaGrange. Misses (’leone Ham and ('oral Moses day in May and join in a rousing (irH spending a few day in Turin. Miss Martha Wright has returned from a visit to friends at Senoia. Miss Carrie Lon Gibson has returned from a visit to relatives in Columbus. mooting for tin- common welfare of our Southland ! C08T OF COWETA COUNTY 8 COURT HOUSE. Col. Hoard (sites the News the following itemized statement of tin-coat of the new court house: Receipts. mki:i-4 direct tax Overdraft Mrs. B T. Kaly, of Union Springs, visiting her sister, Mrs. R, K. Simms. Mrs. Fannie Uroft, of Newnan, is the and Mrs. C. H. Edwards Simms and Dr. Lindsay L. 1 Scarbrough, which occurred last Wed nesday afternoon at five o’clock at the j home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Simms. It was a heautifnl wedding, with all the details suggestive of the season of flowers. The ceremony was performed by Dr. j O. A. Nunnally, in the presence of a large number of friends and acquaint- anci's of the young couple. The honse was beautifully decorated j with palms and flowers, the color motif 1 being pink, green and white. The ceremony was performed in the 1 drawing room, and there an altar of , (Milms was arranged in the center of the ; room. The long windows openiug on the veranda were left unshaded except by the lace curtains and through them fell the yellow glow from the evening sun. As the notes of Mendelssohn's i wedding inarch were struck the bridal party entered. Mr. I. N. Orr and Mr. Curren Goodwin, of Anniston, Ala., en tered first,then came Miss Nina Perdue, Gholston, of Union Oak Tanned Leather —For— HARNESS Invention and Science withal! their achievements have never improved upon the method our fathers used to tan leather—there is no other way to make leather durable. Another shipment gives us a great er variety than ever. Take a look. No trouble. Orr & Powell W. L. Shillings, Clerk of tli nf (’cmnty Commissioners, turn- guest of Mrs. George Croft.—West Point Springs, followed by Dr. Lmdsny L. News r-0,1111.Tlt 11117.48 f71.UP.Mil Disbursements It. D. Cole Mfg. Co., builders if('><i,722."H .1, W. Golucke Co., architeotH2.770.Ul W. A. Steed, for J. W. (i. & Co, 802.H« Enterprise-Gazette IJiivlHon-l’axon-Stokes Co. W. S. Askew Co. A. & W. P. R. It. Co. City of Newnan Inturust 18.fi!) i M17.fi2 IIV 71 40.48 I Scarbrough and Ins best mail,Mr. Frank Johnson, of Anniston; then tlio bride cuuie with her sister, Miss Imogene Simms, as maid of honor, meeting the groom and his best man at the altar. When the wedding puny had assembled they made a most effective group. The maids wore gowns of white chif fon with (link girdles. In their arms they carried graceful bouquets of (link carnations tied witli white tulle. The maid of honor’s gown was a Miss Llewellyn King is spending a beautiful one of white silk. Miss Kula Bridges, of Atlanta, spent Sunday anil Monday with Miss Mabel Mitchell. Misses Ola and Kittle Montgomery, of Moreland, were shopping in the city yesterday. Miss LuciloThompson is visiting Mrs. Rosooc Gorman and Mrs. A. J. Smith, in Atlanta. month witli her sister, Miss Nantialiue King, in Macon. Mrs. W. B. Pringle will entertain the The bride was u lovely picture in her wedding gown, an exquisite creation of iminSBaliue silk und lace. She carried a 4C.fi.H8 Salmagundi Club next Thursday, May shower bouquet of carnations and Uf.2.70 4th, at 4 o'clock. As will np|H*ar from the above the en tire cost of the court house was f71 12 • 21. This Includes cost of furniture, 1 Mr. and Mrs. Otis Jones, of Riverside, , f7l.JI2.21 the Simms-Scarbrough wed-j ding Wednesday. j asparagus fern. The only ornament worn was a diamond pin, the gift of the After the ceremony an ice course was served Little Misses Rose Simms, Mrs. J. L. Mills, of Griflin, who lias Frances Herring, Graoe Davis, Nellie perhaps, Ills expressions will not grading walks, etc. It will also U pi>ear ; been visiting relatives in the city, has j Brown. Eleanor Barrett and Catherine ho approved hy all liis correspond- from statement that lax levies for IttOU- returned home mils and readers; but it {| lt , 4 lacked only ftiH7.4H ot being sufficient i privilege ot honest, candid think- \° < ; ov, ”' l T' s<, "' , ° 1 Rt Lucy Cobb ’ spenl the flrHt of 1 * ’ funds raised was due to the fact that 1 1 | 10 week with home folks. some I'liiingcs were made after the tax was levied. ors to disagree in a friendly way and lo discuss matters at issue in a 11ahk and courteous spirit. No correspondent or contribu tor will descend in the editor's estimation of his diameter and worth because we cannot agree in relerence to any question of pub lic policy or because we differ us to principles; and we trust no cor respondent or contributor or read er of the News will regard tin- editor with less favor when lie Hpoaks lus honest convictions about matters that demand edi torial expression from tin- News. Let all be fair, frank, honest, earnest und courteous in speech; according to every other man liberty to exercise tlio inherent right of free speech ; and let' each think for himself, so that no man will blindly follow the lead of an other, who muy he,at host, a blind leader of the blind, or wlmt. is worse—a false prophet, or a dc-ma gogue, or some other brand of scoundrel. The News will not only allow its correspondents and contributors to do their own thinking and speaking, [and encourage them to do so] hut it opens its columns to any person who has a message for the people of Coweta county. Any man who comet to speak words of Gibson gracefully served the refresh- Miss Christine Cole, who Is attending ments. Among those who helped receive were: Mesdatues J. R. Holt, H. C. Glover, T. S. Parrott and John Cates. Dr. and Mrs. Scarbrough left on the Miss Corrie Wadsworth, who has been very sick with appendicitis for the past ^ K j x 0 ' c ( 0ck train for Anniston, where PARAGRAPHS FROM 8EN0IA ENTER PRISE GAZETTE several days, is some better. Mrs. Ralph Brown, of Mariettn, who they will make their home. The young couple have the best wish ing been visiting her mother, Mrs. John es of a very large circle of friends for Miss Martha Wright,oik- of Newnan's charming young ladies, Ims been with friends here for a tew days. Mr. H. C. Aruali and Hon. to M. Parmer, of Newnan,attended the burial of the remains of Mr. W. M. Arnall here Saturday. The Newnan cotton mill, although this is generally considered an unfavor able year, has made a great maliv im provements on its plant, and has just deelured a seven per cent dividend. Be sides this, thousands of dollurs have been paid the employes, who in turn I every happiness in their married life. The bride is a very cultured and charming young woman, and deeply tie- loved by every one. Dr. Scarbrough is very popular in his business connections and socially. Montevallo Coal Mining Co. Organized under a New Jersey Charter. Miners and Shippers of Montevallo Coal Wi F. Aldrich, President. J. L. McConaughy, Sec.A Treas. Aldrich, Ala.,Apr i 1 19th, 1905. ' Mr. E. C. Goodwyn, Newnan, Ga., Dear Sir:- Your favor of the 17th, inst., is be fore us, and in reply will say that we have given you the agency for our coal in Newnan and no one else will handle our coal there except yourself. Very truly, J. L. McCONAUGHY, Secy. Chandler, has returned home. Mrs. J. G. Harris, of Fitzgerald, who was the guest of Mrs. W. G. Post, re turned to her home yesterday. Miss Mary Goodrum left Wednesday for College Park, where sho will visit her sister, Mrs. I. O. MoCrory. Miss Lizzie Belllo Farmer who is studying music at the Klinworth Con- Jutui Stuart Mill Waa a Uriitn* at A WONDERFUL CHILD. servatory is lit home for u few days. Mrs. Jack Kirby and daughter, Miss Ina, have returned from a visit to rela tives at Little Rock, Ark., and in Texas. Mrs. L. P. Thomas and daughters, Tlir«*e Year* of A|g+. At three years of age John Stuart Mill begun tlie study of Greek, with "arithmetic us an evening relaxation," as Samuel Wellington (nits it In the Westminster Kevlew. At eight he began Latin, Euclid and paid Hover to the live merchants to Misses May, Jeunice and hia, of Little .(g.uroa.rt had to act a.’tutor to the keep business going, for wluoli purpose j j tooki Ark-) Hre visiting Mrs. K. G. there is nothing tiki! home enterprises. Newnan is soon to have another oil mill. Croft. Mrs. W. A. Daniels, of Atlanta, who has been visiting her parents, Prof, and Mrs. J. K. Pendcrgrast, left Tuesday Cates Coal Company. As a matter of some interest to the , For Thomaston. general publio, we oall attention to a The Oarnogie Library it indebted to statement from the Climax Coal Com- t| le Misses Burpee for exquisite lilies |siny to ns under date of April 10th: I nAd uurcissus blooms, and to Mrs. -'We eontraeted with K. C. Goodwyn ; || t .nulnn Murray for ttie handsomest Inst year and sliip]ied Inm the same coal ]MlnH i,.s of the season. Huoli courtesies that you are now reoeiviug from us under contract. We had contracted and furnished the same coal to A. R. Wood for three or four years prior to last year.” Now. rend this from Mr. A. K. Wood under date of April 2fith: To all whom it may concern; This vital import, or to discuss matters * s *° certify teat there lias been no pertaining to the public welfare, or to advocate a righteous cause, exhale the fragrant aroma of true friendship. Mrs. E. M. Ingles, of Virginia, has been charmingly entertained this week by her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Thompson anil Mr. nnd Mrs. L. T. Wilkins. Their hospitality has the true old Southern ring, adorned witli the Aldrich Moutevullo coal (Moutevallo best latter-day additions. Coal Mining Co. I sold in this market Miss Christine Cole entertained sever- for the last four years, but in lieu of al of her friends at tea last Tuesday can give liis message to the people same the Climax eoul lmd been sold reg- evening iu honor of her charming vis- of this county in the columns of the News. Let no one fear to trespass on the News' spaci or hesitate to “speak out in meet in’.” The News is here to serve all the peo ple. If there is something you ought to say to the citizenry ot vour county—say it in tin- News. MRMIKS 10 Mt 11 I IKS 1 li t SOW IN MO. utarly by me." Tin- above sia-aks tor itself and com ment is unnecessary. Cates Coal Company. younger children. He was a stern nnd efficient tutor. At twelve lie began scholastic logic and politlc-a! economy—the latter his main lifework. At fourteeu, while paying a long vis it to Sir Samuel Benthnm In southern France, he learned French as u relaxa tion from studying two or three hours before breakfast, five hours between breakfast and dinner nnd two or three In the evening. Being for the time master of Uls own hours and not sub- jeet to a stern father, he took lessons also in hia spure hours In music, sing- ; i lug, dancing, fencing and riding, but . never became proficient. At sixteen Mill could speak in debate with adults with ense and freedom. : At eighteen he contributed to the Westminster Review. At twenty-one he was made assistant in the India office nnd received a large salary for those days. But Mill was bald nt twenty-two. He did not marry until he was forty- ; five. He himself said: "I never was u boy. It Is tietter to let nature have Its own way.” THE DIVINING ROD. It* First llrrnrdad l'.r Wa. For I.o- i*atln| Mineral I.ode*. Professor W. F. Barrett. F. 11. 8., says that the birthplace of ttie mod ern divining rod. whether used to locate minerals or water, was In the mining districts of Germany, probably the Hart mountains Its ttrst recorded use was In prospecting for mineral lodes. Tlio first mention of the use of the modern rod was In the latter part of the fifteenth century. Books published In tile sixteenth century have pictures President Hrannon,(if tin- Coun ty Cotton Growers Association,lms called a meeting tor the lirst Hies- of Inl|u>n . lt . an . hlng for 1U | Ucra , veins day in May, at ten o’clock, a. in.. In a very businesslike way by noting in the court house, of all farmers ,ho dipping of “ hazel or willow rod. the forked ends of which nre held iu He Won It. •'Dear father." wrote the young law yer who had Just hung out his shiugie in a great city, “congratulate me. To day I won my first suit. “Aud," he continued to himself, "it's a lucky tiling ttie cants ran as they did or I wouldn't have hud any winter clothes." —Cleveland Leader. and business men of the county interested in the success of the Southern Cotton Growers Associa- the hands of an expert. German* miners brought the forked rod into Engivttd toward the end of the . sixteenth century for the exploitation tion and m the tut ill e piospentv 0 j q,,, (^ orl) | # (| mines. Professor Bur- and security of the South's indus trial aud agricultural interests. It is hoped there will he a large at tendance at this meeting. President Hrannon says Coweta county is lagging behind other counties in Georgia and the South into universal use among the miners of in this great movement to secure L'^ope although It was soon believed iu hub h that only certain persons bad the gift the financial emancipation of our of usll)g the nH ( t rett points out that the drooping char acter of the willow was probably be lieved to have something to do with the minerals concealed iu the ground and that "it was but natural to cut a light branch from one of the trees and to soi 1 If it drooped Iu prospecting for ores.” Thus the "dowsing rod” came itor, Miss Mary Powell, of Macon. Those present were: Misses Katie Sue Brewster, Ruby Lovejoy, Ruth Cole and Y sabot Salbide. Mrs. G. R. Sponoler was the lovely hostess at a (lining last Wednesday. Those present were: Mrs. Hugh Wood- roof, of Savannah. Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Woodroof, Mrs. Habersham King, Mrs. K. M. Ingles, of Virginia, Misses Emily Woodroof, Hay Sponcler and Frances King. Mrs. P. B. Murphey entertained the Salmagundi Club Thursday afternoon in her usual delightful manlier. There were about forty guests present. Domi nos were played for an hour aud a tempting salad course was served. De licious fruit punch was served during the afternoon. Iu the drawing for the prizes, Mrs. Wade Dent, Mrs. Duke Cole aud Miss Liuda Simril were the | fortunate ones. Miss Mnriln Peary : DUconrnatn*. furnished 'music throughout the after- He—I told your father that I just noon, which added to the pleasure of j dote on you. She—And what did he the guests. The house aud pore 11 werej say? He—That I had better find an beautifully decorated with cut flowers antidote.—Illustrated Bits, and ferns. Mrs. Murphey looked lovely in a flowered organdie and was assisted in receiving her guests by Miss Alina Salbide, who wore a pretty flowered organdie. Fashion Xo1«. "And what is the neatest prettiest thing in waists for the season?" Mr. Vansant thought a moment and replied solemnly: "The tenant!”—Baltimore News. Too Kipenilve. “What a happy dog you are! Don’t you ever borrow trouble?” "Nope. Can’t afford it. The Interest is too high.”—Town nnd Country. Cranky l'Htlent. Dr. Bailey (looking at thermometer)— j Ilmn-m! 1 don’t like your temperature. Sick Student— 1 Then why did you take I It?—Harvard Lampoon. African epicures consider the tongue of a young giraffe a great delicacy. The first largely attended wedding of ' The meat of the animal is 6aid to taste Simms Scerb*ouqh. largely attended the spring -ea<ou was that of Miss Nina ; somewhat like veal. Quick Work. Is it a “hurry” job of printing you want done? If so, bring it to the News office. ‘‘Rush orders” are a delight in this shop. Everybody connected with the shop is ac customed to hustling, nnd are employed and paid to do things in a hurry. However, the fact that your job will be finished in The News office before lots of other printers would get started on it, does not imply that it will be slighted or that its quality will fail to meet your approval. The largest and the smallest jobs receive careful attention here. All must measure up to a high standard of excellence and meet exactly all the requirements of our patrons. Quick work is not synonymous with “bum printing” in this office. Work is turned out rapidly because a large force of expert printers is employed and modern fa cilities for making high grade printing ure here. Here is where your order will secure the best in paper stock of all kinds, purchased in the lowest markets in the United States; the products of expert typographers and pressmen ; the most prompt service ob tainable. For all of this no more is charged than other printers charge for low grade stock and inferior work and service. Don’t you think it will pay you, Mr. Business Man, to have your job printing done by The News Printing Company? If not, give us ONE job and let us “SHOW YOU.” This shop has ample facilities for hand ling large hand bill and poster jobs—jobs too large for the capacity of any other print shop in Coweta County. News Printing Co., Newnan, Ga.