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Official Newspaper of Coweta County. JDv Newnan ^dcckly JNfcws Official Newspaper of Coweta County. VOL. VI. NEWNAN, GA„ FRIDAY. JUNE 30. 1905. NO. 12 The News Print Shop Will Have Your Job of Printing Done ON TIME. Covch-Nolan Tho Baptist church at this place i was tilled on Wednesday evening, .Tune 28th, at 9 o'clock to witness the marriage of Miss Mae Belle Couch, of this place, and Prof. George Emmett Nolan,of Marietta.; The church was tastefully dec- i orated in a pink, white and green color scheme, with many hand some palms and ferns hanked ‘ I around the chancel and terming a bank ground for the bridal party. Promptly at the hour named the bridal party arrived at the church, and as Mrs. Z. Greene concluded a beautiful solo, the wedding march lxigan and the bridal party enter ed. The attendants were Mr. George Napier, of Monroe, best man; Mrs. ,1. B. Hoyl, cousin of the bride, bride’s maid; Mrs. G. D. Pollock, Mrs. S. .1. Elder,Misses Maude ami Stella Nolan, l>r. C. T. Nolan, and Hon. J. Q. Nolan. Messrs. S. J. Elder and G. 1>. Pollock were ushers. Little Misses Madge Couch and Margaret Me- Knight acted as flower girls, with Prank Pollock, M. H. Elder, Romola Davis and Mary Lizzie Edwards as ribbon bearers. Rev. J. W. R. Jenkins awaited the bridal party at the chancel, and very beautifully ami impressively performed the wedding ceremony. The bride wore a very becoming gown of white satin, trimmed with rose point lace and pearls. Immediately after the ceremony a most elaborate reception was given at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Couch, a large number of friends .being present. The large parlors were decorated with quantities of bamboo and pot plants. The din ing rooms were decorated in pink, white and green. Mrs. Nolan is one of the most popular young women in the state, is highly cultured and has a large circle of friends to whom she has endeared herself by her many graces of mind and heart. She is the youngest daughter of one ot Coweta’s leading citizens and is a very talented and lovable young lady. Prof. Nolan is an educator who fi&s already attained unusual suc cess. He is principal of the pub lic school at Marietta, where he enjoys the universal good will and esteem of all. His proverbial good nature and excellent character have won for him the friendship of a!) who know him. Mr. and Mrs. Nolan leave today for a bridal tour of several weeks • at Lake Chautauqua, Niagara Palls and Toronto.—Senoia Enter- pi ise-Gazette. Resolutions by Teacher’s o! the /^r\c A TCCT TKI TWH3 CT 1 A I’U Institute o! Coweta County UUCA 1 LJ 1 lPl 1 IlC Jl AlL We, the teachers of Coweta County, in annual Institute as sembled, otter the following reso lutions: 1st: That wo return thanks to our County School Commissioner, Rev. V. A. Ham, for the deep in terest he has manifested in our welfare. 2nd: That we greatly appreciate the excellent work given and di rected by our efficient expert,Prof. Wilber Colvin, and are grateful for the change from the old to new fields of thought. flrd: That the county officials have our thanks for the use of the convenient and comfortable court house. 1. That we remember with gratitude those few citizens who attended the sessions of our body, thus manifesting an interest in the cause of education. 5th: That our thanks be return ed to citizens of Newnan for the generous reception received and for the hospitality enjoyed. fith: That we are very grateful for the excellent lectures given us by Revs. G. A. Nunnally, J. R. King, C. O’N. Martindale, J. H. Hardaway and A. C. North, M. D., on very important topics. 7th: Resolved that we favor the plan of organizing each county in to one school district; and we re quest our Senator and members of the House of Representatives, rep resenting this county, to rise their influence to have a law passed to this effect by the General Assem bly of Georgia. 8th: Resolved that we favor the plan of compulsory education in Georgia; providing for annual ex aminations of children, and in case they do not show proper lit erary proficiency, then requiring their regular attendance at school; and we request our Senator and members of the House of Repre sentatives to use their best efforts for the enactment of such a law. A. S. Sones, F. Roy Almon, Miss Fannie McCoy, Miss Jessie Bohannon, Miss Jennie S.Houston, Committee. June 23rd, 1905. Newnan's Chautauqua this Season will Sur pass Anything in the State. Com plete Program Given Below. has best Reunion ol Seventh Georgia. 5cn>Min"Wd«loia. Mr. W. Y. Scroggiu and Miss 'Eugena Weldon were united in marriage at the home of the bride, at White Oak, yesterday after noon at five o’clock. Rev. I. S. Caldwell performed the ceremony in. the presence of a large company of relatives and friends of the young couple. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Scroggiu came to Newnan, where an elegant recep tion was tendered them at the borne of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. 1. Scroggin. Mr. Scroggin is one of Newnan’s most popular young men and has a host of friends who are shower ing him with congratulations on account of his good fortune in wtiming one of Coweta s lovliest young women for a bride. Mrs. Scroggin belongs to a prominent family, and is a cul tured. attractive and popular young lady. The survivors of the 7th Georgia Regiment, infantry, and their friends will hold their 21st annual reunion at Manassas battle fields, Va.. July 21, 1905. Will leave] Atlanta July 19th, and will have! ten days; stopping at Manassas for the purpose of holding our reun ion and placing markers defining our different positions during the battles; thence to Alexandra and Washington City, two days; from there to Fredericksburg, one day; | and on to Richmond, where will | make a stay of two days; and then to Petersburg; from there home. The ticket for the round trip will cost ^15. Sleeper, extra $5. We invite all veterans who wish to make the trip to join us. All who intend making the trip will give their names and deposit their money for the ticket by the 5th of July. This money can be paid to Prof. Pendergrast, Col. G. H. Carmical or Dr. H. C. North, be forwarded to the treasurer the association. The program for tho Second Annual Chautauqua in Newnan been completed and appears below. It. is undoubtedly' the Chautauqua program arranged in the State tins year. Some of the greatest orators, entertainers and musicians of the United States have been secured for this occasion, as the program will show. Rend the program and come to the Newnan Chautauqua. Sunday, July 23d. 10:30 a.tn.—Music, Miss Florence Marion Pace and tin* Chicago Glee Club. 11 :00 a.m.—Sermon, Dr. G. \V. Bull, of Nashville, Tenn. 8:00 p.m.—Song service l>y Chicago Glee Cluh and Miss Pace. 8:30 p.m.—Sermon, Rev. G. W. Bull, T). D. Monday, July 24th. 10:30 a.m.—Music, U. S. Marine Band and Chicago Glee Club. 10:45 a.m.—Readings by Mrs. William C. Chilton. 11 :<X) a.m.—Lecture by Rev. Len G. Broughton, L.L. I). 8:00 p.m.—Grand Concert, U. S. Marine Band and Orchestra, Miss Florence Pace and Chicago Glee Club, and readings by Mrs. William C. Chilton. Tuesday, July 25th. 10:80 a.m—Music, U. S. Marine Band, Miss Pace, Chicago Glee Club. 11:00 a.m.—Lecture, Hon. Champ Clark. 8:00 p.m.—Orchestra, Band, Miss Pace and readings by Mrs. Chilton. 8:80 p.m.—Lecture, Dr. H. W. Sears. Wednesday, July 26th. 10:80 a.m.—Chicago Glee Club, U. S. Marine Band. 11:00 a.ni.—Lecture, Hon. Lou J. Beauchamp. 2:30 p.m.-—Musical Concert. 8:00 p.m.—Music, Chicago Glee Club, Marine Orchestra and Miss Pace and readings by Mrs. Chilton. 8:80 p.m.—Lecture, Hon. Champ Clark. Thursday, July 27th. 10:30 a.m.—Marine Band, Chicago Glee Cluo, Miss Pace. 11:00 a.m.—Lecture, Dr. H. W. Sears. 8:00 p.m.—Music, Orchestra, Chicago Glee Club and readings by Mrs. Chilton. 8:80 p.m.—Lecture, Hon. Lou J. Beauchamp. Friday, July 28th. 10:30 a.m.—Music, Marine Band, Glee Club. 11:00 a.m.—Humorous Lecture, Elias Day. 2:80 p.m.—Mrs. Chilton and Miss Pace in readings and song, and S. M. Speedon, laughable cartoonist. 8:00 p.m.—Marine Orchestra and Miss Pace. 8:80 p.m.—Frederick Ward, the greatest living actor, in his fam ous lecture, “Shakespeare and His Plays.” Saturday, July 29th. 10:80a.m.—U. S. Marine Band, Miss Florence Pace and Mrs. Chilton. II :00 a.m.—Humorous illustrated lecture, S. M. Speedon. 8:00 p.in.—U.S. Marine Orchestra and the great Vocalist, Miss Florence Pace, of Chicago. 8:80 p.m.—Humorous Lecture, Elias Day. Kedron. Handy, you seem to have work ed yourself into quite a tantrum while writing your last, piece, and poured out the “vials of your wrath” upon our bald but other wise unoffending head. Now, Handy, we do hope, you won’t lose your temper at this early stage of the game. We kindly ad monish you that, there will be many things said calculated to ex asperate the average Smith man before the campaign closes. No, we didn’t tell on you about your blaekade still.” 'That, is one of the very many tilings which origi nate in your fertile imagination. The wicked tteo when no man pursueth.” If you had kept quiet, it wouldn’t have been so generally known that you operated one. We are not a poet nor the son of a poet, but the following lines sug gest themselves as being appropri ate: I Moreland You used to bon farmer. Amt raised both oora and cotton, But now you are in politics, Your plowshares are forgotten. With HoUio 8. you are in love, And read his mighty Journal; You hope to make him Governor, That he may make you Colonel. Yes, yes, we know you, little man, You live at Handy town; Your eyes are blue, your cheeks ar tnn, Your lmir is darkest brown. Your noso is like the house-top, Your nmne is Willie B.; Your ears aro long, and kinder Hop, You once wero a J. P. The marriage of Miss Janie Thelma Johnson, of Atlanta, and Mr. Weyman ('amp, of this place, occurred on Tuesday evening at fi o’clock at the residence of the bride on Central Avenue. On ac count of business engagements of Mr. Camp, the wedding was sol emnized on Tuesday instead of Wednesday, as first announced. Mr. and Mrs. Camp left at 5:fi0 for Moreland, spending the night with, their lather, Mr. E. N. Camp. They returned to Atlanta; thence to Augusta. After September 1st they will make their home in At Inula, where Mr. Camp will re sume liis work at the Tech, school. Mr. Camp has many warm friends throughout this community, who wish the happy young couple all success. Miss Mattie Couch has returned from Atlanta, after spending sev eral days with her sister. After spending a few weeks with friends in Moreland, Miss Mamie Lithgo and Mrs. Alma Fowler returned to their home at Auburn, Ala. Miss Paulyne Camp, who has been employed as trimmer for Mrs. Bird at Comer, Ga., came home Tuesday evening. The new Imurd lias elected Mr. Sanders as Principal and Miss Green, of Gabhetsville, us Assist ant teacher for ensiling year. School will open Sept. 1.5. Rev. Frank Quilliun is at Rome til is week. Explanation of Weather Signal* Dijplayed by Southern School of Telegraphy. White flag, alone, indicates fair weather, stationary temperature. Blue flag, alone, indicates rain or snow, stationary temperature. Blue and white flag, alone, indi cates local rain or snow, stationary temperature. White flag, with black triangle above it, indicates fair weather, warmer. White flag, with black triangle below it, indicates fair weather, colder. Blue flag, with black triangle above it, indicates rain or snow, warmer. Blue flag, with black triangle below it, indicates rain or snow, West Point TooK Two Gaines from Newnan. Yoar temper is ho very Hour, Your voice given one a Jar; You write you" poeinn by the hour, Oapt. .T. B.’h son you are. Now, Handy, we regret that this little controversy has reached that point where it ceases to be cither interesting or profitable, and you will pardon me for bidding you a long but very affectionate farewell. Miss Dovie Sprinkles, of Atlan ta, came Wednesday to spend some time with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Smith. Miss Sprinkles has visited here before, and her many friends are charmed to have her back. Miss Peavy, of Newnan, took up her music class here Monday. She is Iroarding with the family of Mr. J. S. Hammock. W. G. Moore and family visited Mr. Jesse Pope Sunday. This scribe, accompanied by two of the prettiest anil sweetest young ladies of Rock Springs, attended the Children’s Day exercises at Hopewell, Fayette County, last Sunday, June 25. Monday, Tuesday and Wednes day of this week the Newnan and West Point ball teams played three games at the last named place. West Point took the first game by the score of 2 to 0, and the second by the score of 12 to f>. Newnan won the third game by the score of 1 to 0. New Enterprise tor Newnan. The Newnan jpftkery is a new enterprise which is being estab lished on the first floor of the Good rum building, the Goodrum shoe shop having been removed to the second floor of the same build- Pine Knot NOTICE colder. Blue and white Hag, with black ; big. to! triangle above it, indicates local] A. M. Hughie, a well known of | rain or snow, warmer. \ resident of Newnan, is associated Blue and white flag, with black j with W. B. Taylor, recently of ! triangle below it. indicates local • rain or snow, colder. White flag with black square in Laurens, 8. C,, in this new elite prise. A plant of large capacity j Hoke Hmith and we’ is Is-ing installed and they propose The Handy scribe is getting rough. If Kedron can’t stand his hand with Handy, he ought to come over to Pine Knot and call on his big bud to help to defend him. But, I want you to under stand Mr. Handy, that I am a Hoke Smith man. He is my sec ond cousin and, of course, I will vote for Hoke. But you must not use Kedron so roughly; do as you would like him to do to you. This is a free State and we serve no king or boss and if I have to re prove you again, you will have to get Mr. Editor to get out an extra for your special use. But no fool no fun. As it is all in good hu mor we can have some fun. Now- let, us boys all vote for cousin have a man for governor who w ill stand in his Dodson Everybody come to the singing! Rev. Mr. Cutherell filled his regular appointment at Liberty Sunday. Many off Newnan’s citizens were riding in Dodson Sunday. We suppose they were inspecting the prospects of agricultural progress, as they were merchants. Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Register have returned to their home in Atlantu. R. L. Harwell and children have returned to Faith, their home,near Decatur. Masters Fred and Edwin Smith, of Newnan, and Marion Herring with Van Sewell, of Madras, are with their grand parents this week. Misses Sallie Mae Hyde, Amelia Crawford and Master Lynton Crawford are visiting relatives at Brooks Station this week. We regret very much to learn of the illness of Will Reid, formerly of Hurricane district, but now of (’ordele. Joe Hyde, of Turin, spent a few days last week with his mother, Mrs. M. A. Hyde. The many friends of little Miss Lueile Sanders are glad to see her out again. C. P. Sanders, Esq., of Roscoe, was in the city Wednesday. The Newnan Ministerial Asso ciation will meet at the First Bap tist church on next Mondaj morn ing at 9:fi0 o’clock. The topic for discussion is, “The Reception of Members.” J S. Hardaway, Secty. center indicates cold wave. Cards showing weather signals iishment. '1 he bakery will lx- in colors may tie obtained for the ready tor business by July Idth. asking at the office of the Southern — School of Telegraphy. to give the city a first class estate j own shoes regardless of everything. Read The News for the news. Clothing at and Barnett, St. John mean to sell it. below cost at X. Co’s. We Before Howell gets to be governor of Georgia he will have to change his platform. There are some rot ten planks in Howell’s platform. He would run the governorship like he does the Constitution—for the “bears” to control. OROINARY RECEIVING RETURNS The Annual Returns of admin istrators, executors and guardians are now being received in the of fice of Ordinary L. A. Perdue. There are many of these officials in Coweta County and they must file itemized statements annually, showing receipts, disbursements and balances on hand. All these annual returns have bo be gone through, checked up and recorded and filed. A vast amount of clerical labor is necessary to keep these in shape. The law requires all returns to be filed by the first Monday in July; and administrators, execu tors and guardians who fail to make these returns are subject to removal from their trust, together with a forfeiture of their com inis sioris. Try us for job printing.