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Official Newspaper of Coweta County. Che Newnan Qlccklv News sheriff’s Office / X f Official Newspaper of Coweta County. VOL. VI. NEWNAN, GA., FRIDAY. JUNE 23. 1905. NO. 1 1 The News Print Shop Will Have Your Job of Printing Done ON TIME. MR. MANUEL 8ALBIDE | lying on his bed dressed, he said I to his wife he was just lying up Mr. Manuel Salbide, the cigar and enjoying a good rest, not then manufacturer and one of Newnan’s suffering any special pain. He leading citizens, died last Sunday j " as sick eleven days. A week morning, after an illness of less later his spirit reposes in the than two weeks. The funeral ser- i “Home, Sweet Home’' of the Sav- viee and burial occurred Monday iour he loved so well, Peace be to morning. A service at the home i his ashes as we commit them to was conducted by Rev. G. O’X. j the earth. How fitting that his Martimlale, assisted by Revs. G. j favorite Scripture was the XIVth A. Xunnally, J. S. Hardaway, J. Chapter of the Gospel according to R. King and James Stacy. The John: “Let not your heart Ik* TEACHERS' INSTITUTE. interment was in the city cemetery, with Masonic honors. Mr. Salbide was 5fi years of age; a native of Spain;removed to Cuba at In years of age, later to Xew York City and afterward to New- nan; had resided here between 25 and 30 years and married in this ■founty. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Misses Alma and Ysabel. He was a prominent Mason, Odd Fellow and Knight of Pythias ami was Emi nent Commander of the Knights Templar of Newnan. Mr. Salbide’s characteristics and virtues are concisely set forth in the following tribute by Rev. Mr. Martindale, delivered at the funer al service: On the casket that encloses the bodily remains of one highly la- loved, I would lay a last flower of appreciation: Of Spanish birth, American adoption and of courtly manner, of rather retiring disposition, yet often called on by his fellow-citi zens to serve in public places of trust; unyielding in his stand for what he conceived to be right; a most tender and considerate and , devoted husband and father, yea a genuine lover in his home, and a staunch friend and honored citizen on the common. He was raised a Catholic, but a few years ago ( May 3,15)03) it was our pleasure and privilege to wel come him into the Presbyterian Church of this place, for which he , had long expressed a decided prel'- troubled; ye believe in God, be lieve also in Me ( His Son). In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am there ye may lie also, etc.” There’s where those who love him shall meet him in the sweet by-and-by, if they trust his Lord and Saviour < ’ll l ist, the Grand Master and Redeemer of the Universe. The Coweta Teachers’ Institute met in annual session Monday morning, June 19th, at the Public School building. The session was opened at nine o’clock with prayer by Rev. V. A. Ham, the popular Commissioner of Coweta County. Prof. Wilbur Colvin, of Clarks ville, was introduced to the (each- el’s as the instructor of the Insti tute*. After the election of a sec retary the Institute was ready for business. Miss Jessie Rohannon was selected to 1111 this important signed, and much new and valu able information about plants and soil was learned. Prof. Colvin gave a very inter esting and valuable talk on plant life and the compositions that en ter into it. The study of agricul ture and plant life were almost en tirely new subjects to most of the teachers. Rut their importance and worth are fully recognized, especially so, since this full dis cussion of the subject; and since agriculture is now required to In taught in the public schools of Georgia, the timely importance of In order to show how nearly the Constitution claims everything for Howell for governor, and to show the people that the newspapers of Georgia are clamorous for Howell, the Constitution printed on Mon day two whole columns of stuff on the guliernatorial situation, con taining forty notices in favor of Howell. Rut when sifted down position. The instructor made aj the discussion was recognized. few brief remarks, after which the program of the week w'as taken up. Several of the teachers who were to discuss different subjects on Monday, being absent, the pro gram was necessarily changed and At the close of this subject, u short recess was given. In a short time the teachers again assembled to hear Rev. J. R. King speak. His subject was “The Rible and Moral Training.” He spoke feel other topics were taken up by the ingly and with great earnestness instructor. The subject of Civil Government w'as first discussed in a manner both interesting and profitable to ft ♦ rr- To him the Rible was a very | the teachers. Many points of real Rook, because he tried to put j State and National government what he knew of it into life’s ac tion. How often he has told me he would so love to go with me to visit Jerusalem in the fur East. Xow he has preceded me to a brighter and better city, the Xew Jerusalem which is to descend from heaven to the earth when it is transformed into the world where in dwelleth righteousness. I have seen the earthly Jerusalem, but he were taken up for consideration. A very timely and important subject spoken on was, “The School a Character Builder,” by Rev. J. 8. Caldwell. The subject was also spoken of by others in a creditable manner. Dr. G. A. Xunnally spoke on the subject, “To What the Teacher Responsible for the Moral Training of His Pupils!” THE CONSTITUTION 8 CLAIMS REV. R. W. HAMRICK. the Heavenly. Yet by the grace 1 He spoke at some length and with of God we shall see him again in that City of God beyond the skies. He believed that neither mor ality nor philosophy nor humanity by any device could raise the nat ural and unregenerate man from the dead level of sin to the living perpendicular of righteousness, the state of the spiritual manjand that the Lord Jesus Christ, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah and Very Son of God, is alone mighty enough by His Spirit to raise up the sinful very strong emphasis on the great responsibility of the teacher in the moral development of the child. of the Rible and its mission in the world. He declared that among all the books teachers might pos sess and study, none were com parable to the Rible. In the mat ter of moral training he pointed out the teacher as exerting an in- fiuence next to the mother in the home. On Thursday morning, after the opening song and responsive Scrip ture reading, the Institute was led in prayer by Prof. A. S. Jones. First on the program was a talk Extent is | by Dr. A. C. North on “The Im portance of Physiology.” His talk, while short, was very profitable and interesting to all. He made very evident the great worth of the laws of physiology. Next came a paper on “What is A synopsis of the address will be i Education!” by F. Roy Almon. found elsewhere, 1 Miss Eleia May Glass read an On Tuesday morning the Insti tute reassembled at nine o’clock, this time in the court house, where it met the remainder of the week. After the song, “Nearer, M.v God, to Thee,” the teachers were led in prayer by Rev. W. J. Hotter. The first subject for discussion was, “How to Teach English,” in which : ogy, which wil a number of teachers took an ac- ! be very helpfu excellent paper on “The Daily Schedule of School Work.” Sys tem and punctuality was shown to lie the result of the daily schedule when properly carried out by the teacher. Prof. Golvin delivered a very line talk on the subject of Phy siol- no doubt prove bo and Ismeticial to Rev. Robert W. Hamrick, one of Coweta's oldest anel best known citizens, died last Sunday morning at the* homo of bis son, R. W. Hamrick, Jr., at Sargent. Mr. Hamrick was in his 83rd year and bad been feeble for a long time, but was about as well as usual. He arose early Sunday morning and went out for a stroll; and as ho was you find that three or four papers I returning, suddenly fell unconsci- are doing over half of the blowing, oils near the* house. He was ear- l'lie notices were clipped as lol- ried into the* home and tiled in a lows: short time. Rome* Tribune* 5, Brunswick The* funeral of the deceased oc- Journal 5, Waycross Herald 3, curml in this city; the service be- LuGrange* Graphic 3, Madison Ad- ing conducted at the First Baptist vertiser 3, Dalton Citizen 3. Total | Ghurch at 11 o’clock Monday morning. Dr. Xunnally, his pas- Over half from six papers auditor, and Rev. J. B. S. Davis, a in several of the remaining 18 no- friend and co-worker with Mr. tices were two notices te* the paper. Hamrick during the* past 40 years, On the next day, June 20th, up- spoke in eloquent terms of his life poured 30 notice's clipped from the* anel character and of his faithful newspapers all over Georgia, and labors in the cause of Christianity, making two columns of reading After the service the remains were mutter, and these* were* as follows: intern'd in the city cemetery. PhoniasviUe Tinies-Enterprise, Rev. Mr. Hamrick was born in 10, Macon News 4, Dalton Citizen Meriwether county, lie was a son (3 notices Monday) 2, Bainbridge of Rev. 11. II. Hamrick, u Baptist Argus 2. Four papers 18 notices; preacher, lie* married, in early or alMMit three-fourths of the no- life, Miss Sarah E. Heudon, who, tices; all of which are “Unanimous at the* age of 75 years, survives for Howell.” him. To the couple were bom 13 Phis reminds us of the fellow children;seveu of whom are living, who wanted to se»ll a car load of tow it: Mrs. N. P. Spearman, of bull frogs, to Folsom's Restaurant. Texas; Mrs. John Chandler and lie knew he could get two car Mrs. Roliert Glower, of Newnan; loads, but Folsom said he would M. T. Hamrick of the 3rd District be satisfied with one car. In about and Mrs. C. K. Summers of the a week the fellow came stalking in 4th District, Coweta County; W. with one measly little bull frog, D. Hamrick, of Carrollton, and R. and declared that was all he could \V. Hamrick, Jr., of Sargent, find; saying that he would have Mr. Hamrick united with the sworn there was a half dozen cur- Baptist church in early life, l>egan loads from the fuss they were preaching in 1854, and continued making; but he would be durued active in the ministry until 1884. if he could find but one little frog lie had been the pastor of 23 jrence, and in which he was a;and fallen and rained. He acted Viyal and faithful member, while ! on the square of righteousness ever liberal to those otherwise- ! with all men, especially those of minded. He loved Christ first and the household of faith. He walked the people of Christ wherever I uprightly in the stations he occu-j \\ itt Mosely and JesHie Bohannon, (outlined. At found. His true value can scarce-1 qied. He compassed his thoughts Messrs. J. E. Peudergrast, A.. S. I there is perhaps no ' iy yet be realized by those dear to and intentions within the limits of j Jones and F. O. Watkins. Mr. T. or associated with him; his depart-j rectitude by God’s help. He I E. Atkinson, one of our leading ure is a great loss to the home, the esteemed God as the chief good, | merchants and business men, who church, the fraternities, the com-1 and harbored ill-will against none. I always keeps in touch with the munity. He was provident of his j He had an ear attentive, a mind ! cause of education, made a brief own, yet full of sympathy for oth- retentive, a tongue instructive, a I but pointed speech, ft was well ers and helpful. Full of industry, heart responsive, and a breast j received by the teachers. Prof, he worked patiently, steadily, and faithful unto death. He was mind- j Colvin also gave some helpful sug to profit. i fill by the pencil of time that all j gestions on this very important Nowhere did his Christian char- the workings of soul and body are j study and how to present it to acter and disposition show itself to j observed and recorded by the j pupils. w hen he went to look for them. The moral is plain. < ’itizen. Newnan, Ga. CONVENTION COUNTY 0FFICER8 five part. Among those who jail the the teachers who will en- spoke on the subject were Misses j deavor'to make use ot the plans the present time more import ant study connected with the com mon school course. Such talks as were heard by the teachers can but prove a great incentive to their work during the summer. The last topic for the day taken up by the instructor was the sub- churches,had baptised 1)84 persons | and had traveled almut 5,000 miles (his estimate) in serving his | churches and people. Mr. Hamrick was liorn in pio neer days of humble parentage. Without the advantages of early I education, he educated himself in I later life, and become one of the greater advantage than when | Most High to whom as the sands mingling with his brethren of the i of his hour-glass ran out he was Masonic order and performing the hastening to render up an account; duties there devolving upon him. and that hi* was ever travelling He has often told me he loved Masonry l)ecause it was in so large a measure a practical exhibition of Christian principles among meu, There he was not simply a learner j and a follower, but a leader and teacher of the best sort, as we who thus knew him can testify. No wonder then that among his frat- ers, cotppauions, and Sir Knights he ranked high for worth of char- acter, brightness of mind, ease of manner, efficiency of work, and love of the brethren. He was too wise ever to accord Masonry a place above the Church, rather did he hold it as the handmaid and offspring of true religion. He recommended Christianity to his fellow-men by his godly life and by dying fighteous. In ’ are told the last audible words he uttered was the prayer that 5 hrist caught all His true disciples to prav. “the Lord’s Prajer. the prayer of the child of God, follow ed soon after by the expression, “The Lord knows what is tor the best!” Last Sabbath a week ago upon the level of time toward that country undiscovered by the un- believing and impenitent, where God and His people dwell. To his sins I need not point; he was a sinner as the rest of us, but he was what some about us are not; a sinner redeemed by the blood and spirit of the Saviour of sinners, Christ Jesus the Lord. May some of his friends, as yet “Do you keep your pupils in touch with current events? Howl” was next discussed in a very i n tere,sting manner. Two papers to l>e read Tuesday were postponed till Wednesday. At 11 o’clock Rev. C. O’N. Mar tindale spoke to the Institute on the subject, “Preparing PupiLs for Citizenship.” His address was very fine, and was listened to with the closest attention by every one present. Such strong talks should lie a great incentive to all-.teachers who try to impress their pupils unbelieving, lie led to follow his ! with the best things to lie attained suit and give themselves to the service of the God who offers to give Himself and all His resour ces of almightiness to enable them to live right, to die right, and to live forevermore. To his stricken wife and daugh ters, the pride and delight of this the death of the j knightly soul’s devotion, I bring his last hours we j in this sad hour the consolations in life. The Institute met at the ap pointed hour Wednesday morning. After singing “Rock, of Ages,” the teachers were led in prayer by Rev. Mr. Meacbein. The topic was “Nature Study and Agriculture.” A number of teachers read excellent papers on various branches of farm work and and strengthenings and uplifts and ; plant life. Each paper read show- promises of the Gospel of Him | ed careful study of the subject as- who said, “I am the Resurrection) 1 '■ ' and the life; he that believeth in j taining and directive grace ject of square and cube root. He made this plain and simple by means of diagrams and blocks. His explanations were satisfactory to all the teachers. It will not be possible for The News to give a report of today's (Friday’s) session, as we go to press liefore the program is com pleted. Some of the principal features of the program will be the following: “School Improvement, of Buildings, Equipment and Grounds. How?” by Miss Irene Butler; “Compulsory Education— Is it Time for it in Georgia?” De bate, led by Profs. I. S. Caldwell and-A.‘S. Jobes; lecture on “See ing Things,” by Prof. Golvin. At 11 o’clock Rev. J. 8. Hardaway will speak on the subject, “The Personal Influence of the Teacher on the Pupil’s Character The Institute will close today, after having l>een in session five days. All the teachers will, with in the next two weeks, take up the summer term of their schools, and The News wishes each one ot them much success and a highly pros perous term during the summer of 1905. The following teachers were in of! attendance during the week: Mrs. The Convention of County Offi cers—composed of Ordinaries, Sheriffs, Clerks of Superior, City I strongest men of his denomination and County Courts, Chiefs of Pol- in this section of the State. He ire, Marshals and the Deputies of always labored with his hands for said officials, Solieit.ors-Gencral the support of his family, and of- t,nl the Solicitors of City and ten served us pastor without cora- Counly Courts, is to meet at Bain- pensation. Frequently he walked bridge on Wednesday, July 2fith. I many miles to fill bis appoint- The Railroads and Hotels will give meats, reduced rates and a pleasant time Mr. Hamrick was esteemed by is in store for all who attend the all his acquaintances as a truly Convention. An excursion down good man and citizen and as the river with supper on the boat, faithful, earnest, self-sacrificing is to Ire one of the attractive social | minister. Like the Master, in features of the meeting information address, O. H. B. Blood worth, Secretary and Treas., For full | whose footsteps he endeavored to walk, he went about doing good. His memory will ever Ire kept green, while life lasts, in the Forsyth, (la. | hearts of thousands of people whom he loved and served. IN8TITUTE FOR COLORED TEACHER8 NOTICE. The County Institute for colored teachers is being conducted this I In answer to the many inquiries week in the colored public school as to whether I will teach music in building. Prof. Wilbur Colvin is Newnan, I will say that if J cud in charge of the work. The Insti- possibly secure any plan by which tute Is in session each afternoon. 11 can teach all day, I will 1 regia a class on September 1st. I am Dr. C. A. Smith, Veterinarian, I obliged to go back to South Geor- treats all diseases of domestic gia hr attend to some unfinished animals. Calls answered day or business, but I will be back by the night. Office at Gearreld’s livery Chatauqua opening and perhaps stable. tf can give a definite answer at that = time. nold, Ora Montgomery, May I appreciate the interest that so Wood, Elcia Glass, Irene Sutler, many have taken in this matter, Jessie Bohannon, Kate Coggin, and if I succeed, I promise to place Bessie Goodwyn, Eula Young, Newnan at the top, “musically,” Mattie Gamp, Witt Mosely, Annie in a few years. Respectfully, Me, though he die, yet shall b.e j (j 0( i the Father, Son and Spirit be j Maggie J. Newton, Misses Jennie live; and he that liveth and be-1 around about and underneath and; L. Houston, Kate Hudson, Emmie lieveth in Me shall never die!” j before them now and iu the com-1Smith, Sara lurnipseed, 1 annie (Jno. 11:25,26.) May the sus- * ing days! | McKoy, Essie Jackson, Maud Ar- Bell Robinson, Ethel Brown, Maud Lavender, Ruth Almon, Myrtice Summers, Nellie Smith and Maud McKoy; Messrs. 1’. R. Almon, G. R. Sewell, I. S. Caldwell, F. O. Watkins, A. S. Jones, J. E. Pen- dergrast, Daniel Walker, R. B. Hubbard and Prof. Morgan. Ghas. Astiu. Holt, & Oaten have just installed a handsome porcelain lined ice cream cabinet, which more than doubles their capacity in the ice cream line. The im proved construction of this cabinet makes contamination of the cream im possible.