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WATCH * IV' NEWNAP *°nw sheriff’s Office Ox Newnan ^deekly )\ews WATCH Nr NAN GROW VOL. VI. NEWNAN, GA., FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 29. 1905. NO. 25 The Advertisements in this Week’s News are Worthy of Attention. Read Them! Davis-Perdue. Mr. C. L. Wynn to Wed Miss Martha Orr. i— j The marriage of Mr. Howard Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Orr, of this Davis and Miss Nina Perdue.which city, announce the engagement of occurred Wednesday evening at their daughter, Miss Martha 8:30 o'clock at the residence of Thomas Orr, to Mr. Oeorge Lump- Judge and Mrs. L. A. Perdue,was kin Wynn, of this county. one of the prettiest home weddings Mr. Wynn is a son of Mr. ever witnessed in the city. The Joseph H. Wynn, one of Coweta’s ceremony was witnessed by a large best known and most substantial company of guests, the officiating citizens. He lias an extensive eir- minister being the groom's father, cle of friends and acquaintances, j Rev. J. B. S. Davis, among whom he is very popular, j The ceremony occurred in the He is a genial young gentleman of 'parlor, which was tastefully and excellent reputation and character artistically adorned with banks of and splendid prospects in life. , potted plants, ferns, and palms, Miss Orr is one of Newnan’s j wreaths of smilax and a profusion lovliest young women. .She pos-1 of white roses. The brijlal couple senses all the graces of Southern entered and passed down an aisle womanhood and has wou the ad-! of white ribbons,to the soft strains miration and devotion of a host of of the wedding march rendered by friends by her charming manner j Miss Rae Sponoler, preceded by and lovable character. : ribbon bearer and flower girls. Mr. Wynn and Miss Orr will be Little Miss Sara Davis, gowned in Central and West Point Freights in Smashup. married in December, blit no date has yet been named for the wed- ding. Miss Robinson Coes Europe. to white, was ribbon bearer. The flower girls, gowned in pink and carrying baskets of pink flowers, were Misses Eleanor Barrett,Grace Davis, Ruth May and Lillian Ow ens, Lilly Nunnally and Georgia Atkinson. In an impressive and beautiful manner Rev. Mr. Davis spoke the words uniting the lives It will be of interest to the friends of Miss Mattie Reid Robin son to know that she sailed from of the young couple New York on Sept. 19th for Flume, I The ceremony was followed by a Austria-Hungary, a port on the reception. In the receiving party Adriatic. From there she will go * were Mesdumes J. R. Holt, E. R. to Bucharest, Roumania, to .join Barrett, D.S. Outtino, Misses Kate her brother, Robin Robinson, who Snead and Mary Gibson. During has been in Europe some time. the reception elegant refreshments Points along the Mediterranean were served by the little flower will hold her attention for some giiD. and in a cozy nook on the time: stopping at Gibraltar, Na- veranda Misses Desdie Bradley, pies and other places. Katherine Gibson, Lula Leverette She will be abroad several and Rhea King served punch. The out of town guests present Palmetto The farmers are rejoicing in ten- and-n half cent cotton. The gin at the cotton mill and the town gin are kept busy day and night. Mr. Tensely, the new cashier at the bank, has taken charge and re ports good deposits from farmers, which shows a health\ condition Mr. T. J. Fishorto Wed Miss Corillc Hardaway. Monday morning about 7:30 o'clock a freight train on tIn* Cen tral backed into a moving freight on the A. \ W. 1‘. at the junction, tnd the result was a wreck of con siderable proportions. The caboose and an empty coal j car of the Central train were along all commercial lines smashed and derailed and two loaded box cars in the A. \V. 1*. train were derailed and consider ably damaged, One of these was overturned upon the little passen ger shed at the .junction, and it was completely smashed. All the morning passenger trains were delayed some time by the accident, as the tracks were not clear until 9 or 10 o’clock. Stable Burned. A nnounccmcnt has been made of the engagement of Mr, Thomas ,1. Fisher and Miss Corillc Harda way, of this city; the marriage to occur early in November. Mr. Fisher is p well known and universally popular young busi nessman. Ib> is tin* second son of Mr. and Mrs. Hurry C. Fisher. By his gentlemanly bearing, pleas ant manner and excellent eluirae- uumher of annouuee- Chns. Reid was chosen to represent I mVnt of his approaching good lor- Dr. Stacy, of Newnan, was in town Monday to attend a session of the elders of his church to elect, a delegate to the Presbytery, which | ter he 1ms won a lurgi convenes in Covington. Col. | friends, to whom the the Palmetto church at that con vention . * The Palmetto Cotton Mill is not excelled by any mill of equal ra tline is a matter ol great interest. Miss Hardaway, third daugh ter of the lute Hon. R. II. Harda way, is a young woman of excep- Tliis makes the tenth year out on the road for “Hooligan’s Trou bles" and millions of people have uighed al this matchless side plilter. This splendid company of liinmakers is well recommended wherever they appear. Standing oom only is the warning in all towns, packed to the doors, beyond doubt the funniest, comedy on the oiul, three long nets of constant laughter. Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of pure fun. Jet your seats early, else you’ll have to go way back and stand up. \t Auditorium, Friday, Oct. dth. A stable on Mrs. Mattie Thomas’ place in east Newnan, where Mr. G. B. Barr resides, was burned last Saturday afternoon. The lire was discovered about 5:.SO o’clock, the alarm was Hounded, and the tire company made a quick j w ith tin run to the place; but a hose reel hail been brought from the Cole shops and a stream was already playing on the tire when tin* lire lighters arrived. Two streams quickly extinguished the Humes and saved the partially burned stable. Mr. Barr lost #25 or ♦SO worth of liay in the lire anil the building was ruined, although not com- y burned. It is supposed laze was caused by some per- rupping lire in the hay . pacity in the Slate. The output is tionally sweet disposition and ad- about live thousand pounds daily. Imirable character; and is esteemed These shipments go all over the and admired by a host of friends. Northwest to Chicago, St. Louis and other places. Shipments are ulso made to many points on the 1'ucitic coast, San Francisco, Port land and Salt Lake City. The mill is under most capable man agement, and is fully equipped latest improved machin ery. The community was very deeply grieved over the death of Mrs. 101- la Banks Sims, which occurred at her home mi Main street last, Fri day night . Mrs. Sims was univers- til 1 \ beloved and her death wa Whitesburg. The •revival services, conducted by Rev. W. II. House, the Con gregational evangelist, in this city, closed Sunday night. Owing to the very busy season the attend ance was small during the day,but the night services were well at tended. Tile preaching was with great power and earnestness and evidenced the deep sincerity and piety of the preacher. No more a 1 earnest and heart searching ser neat oss to her friends mid to her •»«•>« ever been mouths and before returning, in company with Mr. Robinson will tour the continent, and British Isles. Miss Robinson's life lias been a busy one for the past, year. After spending last full and winter in New York and W ashington, she toured the mountains of North plete the 11 at the reception were Mr.and Mrs. ,1. L. Edwards and Mrs. Susie Turnipseed, of Hampton;. Miss Louellu' Perdue, Mesdumes M. H. Couch and Annie Davis. Mr. W. B. Edwards, Rev. \V. A. Davis, ofSenoia; Mrs. George E. Nolan, of Marietta; Miss Deane Sanders, Carolina, going to all the most of Roscoe. noted places, as much as 25 or dll The bride’s wedding gown was miles from a railroad. This was I of white crepe de chene, trimmed done as a basis for magazine work in lace. Her traveling dress was for Illinois and New York tirms. an elegant costume of gray cloth. The summer was spent at Sulli- Mr. and Mrs. Davis left the city van’s Island and the Isle of Palips. at 10:30 o’clock for W ashington Miss Robinson is a bright and city, where they will beat home promising southern woman, whom for the present at the residence of Newnan proudly claims as her Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Orr, daughter. We predict for her Tokoma Park. Mrs. Addy’s Reception. heard in church. The relatives from New-1 Whitosbnrg than some preached nan were present at the interment,! >’.V ^is noble man of God. His ser including Mr. and Mrs. I. |\ ! mons were tilled with the spirit of Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. Hum Inland the love of Christ for a Banks.' Mr. Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. | «I.V'i»K world. Hurely they will re Nat Banks, of < irantville; Mr. mill j Huib in much good to many pcopli Mrs. Tom Banks, of Alabama and of our town who heard them much tens. success in the world of let- Xo marriage of recent occurrence in Newnan has created more genu ine interest or been consummated amid more auspicious and delight ful surroundings; and the memory TON IN ONE DAY .< of this nuptial occasion, perfect in ______ all its details, will be treasured as a delightful memory by every guest. i_ The high esteem in w hich the bridal couple is held by a host of friends was attested by the unusu ally large number of valuable and 1 handsome presents received. 800 BALES COT- Record Breaking Day in Cot ton Circles is Talk of the Town. See the men on the jump! Yes; who are they and what are they doing! They are Newnan’s cotton buy ers and warehousemen, and they are working overtime trying to buy and handle the cotton that is coming to New nan now adays. That's uo prevarication or alle gation designed to create amuse ment. Cotton is coining to New nan all A most enjoy able afternoon af fair was the reception given by Mrs. .LG. Addy on last Friday. After the guests had assembled, slips of paper upon which were written the names of those present were passed around; the object be ing for each to compose a verse of poetry about the one whose name was drawn—complimentary or otherwise, depending solely upon the subject under discussion. The occasion developed a number of embryo poetesses and caused one to feel that the claims of society and home duties had robbed the world of many Mrs. Brownings and Jean Bigelows. After due consideration, the judges awarded the prize to Miss Neiia Lou Walton, who had drawn Mrs. M. F. <’ole’s name. For im promptu verse it is very good: ‘•Mrs. May Stewart Cole, You've doubtless been told Many times of your charms before. But just let me say In my own modest way, Your virtues outnumber a score ” “After the How of soul,” deli cious refreshments were served. ol' Corinth, id'the Pen n- did not re time to be Pol and Mr. Sims and lamily . Prof. Marvin Banks, sy Ivania University, ccivc the message in present. Miss Lcta Arnold, of Cox lege, was home for Saturday Sunday. Mrs. Edward Parks and cllil dren, of Newnan, are visiting her sister. Miss Mary Johnson. Mrs. Leila Swan will soon erect a new home on Main street. Mrs. Francis Walthall is visiting her son, Mr. W. M. The Good Samaritan Association convened with Corinth church near Hutcheson Factory, lust Sat urduy, for a three-days session A large delegation from Whites burg went up on Sunday, the sec mid day of the association. The monthly meeting of the Southern Cotton Association of this district met ut the city hall lasL Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Judge W. C. Adamson the popular congressman ol the llli congressional district, was Walt hull at present, and delivered one of his best speeches; also Col. S. J, Boy West End, Atlanta. C«|. Chas. Reid and Mrs. Hugh kil '- °> ^rrollton, made a strong Johnson have returned from an extended trip to Washington, New York and Boston. Mrs. Mattie Mangom was the j guest of her brother, Mr. Edward I Hike, last week. Miss Margaret Latimer, w ho has been visiting her sister. Miss So phy Latimer, ha- returned to her home in Newnan. Odd Fellows' Meeting. Hooligan’s Fun Show. mingling with friends. Messrs. Willie and Paul Brown, of Carrollton, visited in the city last Sunday. Mrs. O. S. Ansley visited New- nan last Monday. Miss Bessie Key, one of the teachers in Hutcheson College, visited relatives at Sargent Satur day and Sunday. Miss Dora Duncan has Imen juite sick this week. Mr. E. A. Richardson made a business trip to Atlanta Monday. Miss Mary Kate Finney is visit ing relatives at Sargent this week. Mrs. J. S. Askew left last week for Harris county to spend several days. Mr. J. S. Merk has bought out the grocery store of Mr. J. A. Sims and will continue the busi ness at Llie same stand. We wish lim great success. THWfTY VILLAGE OP MORELAND. Some Facts About the Business Men and Interests of the Place. The Millinery Openings. , The openings at Mrs. Adams’ and Miss Turner’s millinery par lors are a revelation and a delight to the feminine world. Paris has crept outside of France, leaped over the Atlantic and deigned to “ ~ ~ . show her piquant designs in am- right, and its coming has smashed , * * e ’ . . . bitious little Newnan. the cotton receipts record. | ... 0 ,, , ..... ,. ... . , . a , . Miss Butts exhibit of novelties The iob was done last Saturday. ^ , . . , will occupy a part of next week when the receipt- amounted toi ,. 1 arwi u.'iil uiiurain rhp fiBininn fnrr»r** even 800 bales. The “oldest inhabitant” doesn’t remember any day’s receipts in all Newnan's history equalling the re ceipts of last Saturday. The nearest approach to it was and will sustain the fashion furore that has marked the first openings. Notice. The Newnan Ministerial Asscia- Notice By a call of the President, the division of the Coweta Cotton As-1 lx; present sociation will meet at the court|soo, of Gainesville, has l>een in house in Newnan at 11 o’clock, a.; vited and will probably be in at m., on the first Tuesday in Octo- tendance. , her, and as there will be business speech. All farmers were urges to hold their cotton for I I cents The telegram party given by Miss Mary Watkins last Friday evening at her home on Broad Street was a most enjoyable affair. |The rooms were tastefully decora ted wilii golden rod and honey suckle from the Held,together w ith other early autumn del-orations. Everything passed off most pleas antly and delightfully to the in- vited guests. At a late hour re- New nan Lodge. No. 102, Odd j fi'Wjbments of ice cream and cake Fellows, will initiate 23 candidates were daintily served. The prize next Monday night. After the | for the best telegram written was work of the evening is finished, j won by Mr. C. S. Kelley. The refreshments will be served, a following couples were present: M. n u rnlier of visitors are expected to I !'• Jones with Miss Maiy 11 or 1 nett, Grand Master Roljert- M. of very great importance, every member and all who are friendly toward the Association are request ed to be present and take part in the meeting. Therefore, we beg you to lay aside all other business for a few hours and give the asso ciation your presence and counsel. W. A. Brannon, Pres. made last Octolier. it is said, when j tion will meet on Monday next at 740 bales were received in one day. j 9:30 a. m., in the annex of the Watch Newnan’s cotton receipts j First Baptist church. The topic grow—as well as the other enter- f or meeting is, “How Can the prises and interests of the city. p astor i;ti!ize thfc Sunday Mrs. J. P. Summers 1ms returned to rttho01, .,, ; J. S. Hardaway, bee. Atlanta. ‘The Beggar Prince.” Mr. J. G. Addy and family, who have been making their home in Newnan the past two years, will return to Atlanta October i. They . , , .. .. ., a .. . .. , ‘ and plenty of it. At Auditorium, will reside at 250 Forrest avenue. I Mondav . o ct . 2nd. —Atlanta Constitution. ’ Born—To Mr, and Mrs. R. Wikle, last week, a daughter. Stevens with Miss Bessie Key, Henry Lipscomb with Miss Lizzie Maude Blalock, C. S. Kel ley w ith Miss Lizzie Stevens, Ben Kelley with Miss Estey Askew, OJlie Camp with Miss Clyde Al- i.— mon. In this refreshing comic opera is Miss Ada Congo, of Palmetto, is combined all the elements of a gen-1 visiting her cousin in the city, uine entertainment. An interest-i Mrs. K. A. Richardson, ing story hinging on the trials and ; Mrs. L. G. Johnson, ol nouic, tribulations of the Beggar Prince spent one night last week with her and abounding in catchy music, j mother at Moore’s Ferry, on a re pretty dances and witty dialogue, i turn trip from Atlanta, where she introduces a capable company of; had been to visit her father, Rev. which Miss Etta Men is. the clever' W. A. Parks, commedienne, is a leading mem- JudgeJ. H. Barron and wife of l>er. There is no villain, no crime. Carrollton,passed through Whites- i no suggestions of evil -just tun . | nir g-Saturday en route to County Line, w here they spent a few days A. j New line of stationery at Reese’s [ Drug Store. with relatives Mr. Joseph Hutcheson, whose home is 7 miles from Whitesburg, spent a few hours here Saturday communication Moreland (the interpretation thereof being bee hive with the drones left out) is situated on the dividing ridge between Flint and Chattahoochee Rivers, 902 feet above sea level;4ft miles southwest of Atlanta on the A. &. \V, I*. Railroad, one of the best in the South. The same being in the western part of the 2nd District, (loweta < ounty. A rea of said dis trict lieing 111 sq.miles with 9(1 miles of public roads. It is surrounded by fertile lands and thrifty farm ers. We have 5 stores, to-wit: W. A. Brannon Co., H. W. Camp Co., ('melon, Cole & Co., Bran non and Haynes. Young & Young, druggists; one ginnery, capacity 75 bales per (lay; basket factory, saw and grist mill, one variety shop, two blacksmith shops, two large brick warehouses, twosinaJJ wooden warehouses, and an empty calaboose. Our merchants are as clever and courteous as any in the State. One firm I will write of in this com munication—the H. W. Camp Co, Their clerks are clever, courte ous and efficient. R. E. Brannon, Ixiok-keeper, is a gentleman of high type. Haygood Camp, clerk, is waiting to serve you and make you rejoice that you ever met him. Edgar and Hardy Fuller will not only make you full but fuller of happiness than y ou have lieen for some time. H. W., J. W. and lit tle Joe Camp will pay the top for cotton and send you away smiling like a negro eating watermelons. They have a magnificent brick store and bank building aliout com plete, which would lx* a credit to Atlanta. Also one large brick warehouse. They have Ixiught more than 1,500 bales ol' cotton this seasyon. We have a fine school, two churches (Methodist and Baptist) with an A. R. Presbyterian church in course of erection. No sickness in town. Will write of others in mv next