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Watch Newnan Crow VOL. VI. Newnan Sleekly jVewe Watch Newnan Crow all' oai c# NEWNAN, GA., FRIDAY. DECEMBER 8. 1905. NO. 35 Watch the News’ Columns for the Christmas Advertising of Newnan Merchants Brilliant Wedding of Mr. Wynn and Miss Orr. .v On the evening of Dec. 6, the handsome residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Orr was ablaze with lights, and aglow with the beauty and the chivalry of Newnan and of the neighboring cities. The auspicious occasion was the marriage of Miss Martha Thomas Orr, an acknowledged belle and beauty, to Mr. George Lumpkin Wynn, both worthy representa tives of two of the oldest and best families of the State. Holly, with its brilliant crimson and satiny green wreathed each door-way, arch, window, mantel and stairway, and was the effective background of all the wall orna ments. : > The huge fires and the profuse decorations were an inspiriting foretaste of the approaching Christ ‘ mas holidays. In the parlor an artistic mound i' of feathery ferns rising to the ceil ' ing, marked the station prepared for the happy couple. Overhead was a snowy, fan-shaped canopy of crimped crepe ribbons drawn to . lovely focus in the clustered lights of an electric chandelier, with > softened, lily-of-the-valley shades Softly, but clearly, above the . buzz of conversation, there arose the cultured tones of Miss Frankie King in Hymen’s chosen refrain “Oh, promise me!” An expectant hush—then the exhilarting strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march pealed forth, rendered skillfully by Miss Mary Gibson. Two daint ily gowned little ribbon bearers * Misses Eleanor Barrett and Gene Kirby, gracefully outlined the l. pathway of the wedding party W Following them came Mr. Cliff ^ Glover and Miss Sadie May Powel ■j Mr. I. N. Orr, Jr., and Miss Alma i * Arnold—the gentlemen in faultless ( evening attire, the ladies gowned * in soft, white, silken garments,and f loug crimson gloves, bearing bou quets of crimson carnations. The groom, elate aiid happy, came for ward with his brother, Mr. Gor * don Wynn. Miss Beuetta Orr, as maid of honor, was a vision of girlish attractiveness, clad in white embroidered chiffon, and bearing a bouquet of white carna | • tions, and accompanied by Miss Virginia Freeman, similarly at tired. Last, upon the arm of her > * stately father, came the lovely bride. She was exquisitely robed in white crepe de chene, over t white satin, profusely trimmed with Mechlin lace. Enveloped <• a fleecy veil, and bearing lilies ^ the valley on her arm, the bride was a picture to lie gladly remem- ' bered as the gallant groom stepped forward and received her from her ~ [ father. The ring ceremony, by Dr. G. A. Nuunally, was solemnly im- . pressive,and his choice diction was i - laden with blessings for the youth ful pair. In marked contrast to the sacred hush of the ceremony, was the jubilant babel of congratulations showered upon the newly wedded. If cordial good wishes can render them immune, then this popular couple will lie favored w r ith cloud less, blue skies and a smooth, sun shiny sea during life’s entire voy- i age. ( ' A bountiful, dainty salad course was served to the numerous guests, accompanied with exhilarating French coffee. A list of the bridal gifts would fill several columns. Conspicuous among these was a superb chest of silver from the bride’s parents,and a check for, $1,500 from the groom’s parents. Silver, china and rare bric-a-brac spoke volumes for the popularity of the wedded pair, and nothing but a view of them can portray their choice variety and wondrous beauty. Altogether, memory added to her immortal amulet one of the most priceless, golden charms that upid and Hymen ever arranged for delighted guests. Mr. aud Mrs. Wynn will be at home to their friends at the resi dence of the bride’s parents until Christmas. Then they will make an extended tour of the most at tractive resorts in Florida. IN HONOR OF MISS ORR AND MR. WYNN. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas 8. Parrott gave a beautiful dinner Thursday evening in compliment to Miss Martha Orr and Mr. George Wynn. The congenial party included Miss Martha Orr, Miss 8adie May Powel, Miss Virgie Freeman, Miss Katie Arnold, Miss Bessie Powell, Miss Mary Goodrum and Miss Nell Russell; Messrs. George Wynn, Gordon Wynn, Rawson Dent, Bob Orr, I. N. Orr, Jr., Lit Jones, Cliff Glover and Dr. Bailey. The table decorations were artis tic in their combination of red aud white. The menu throughout in troduced tne prevailing color scheme; the hand-painted place cards being an especially pretty detail. Miss Bessie Powell was the hap py winner of the ring, cut from the bride’s cake; Miss Alma Ar nold the dime, and Miss Mary Goodrum the thimble. The host in his usual hospitable manner gave a toast to the health of the bride. Mrs. Parrott received her guests in a beautiful lace waist over silk. The bride elect wore a becoming gown of green crep de chene with yoke and bertha of lace, the design emphasized by a touch of the pas tel shades. IN HONOR OF MISS MARTHA ORR. One of the lovliest affairs for Miss Martha Orr was the stocking shower at which Miss Sadie May Powel and Miss Alma Arnold en tertained Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Bob Arnold. The house was beautifully decorated with holly and mistletoe. A unique feature of the after noon was the art of relating jokes pertaining to a bride and groom for which Miss Nettie Orr received the prize. A delicious hot luncheon was served in the dining room, where the guests were seated at small tables which were lovely, lighted with red candles in red candelabras and red roses forming the center piece. The salad was served in red baskets and every small detail carried out in the color scheme. Miss Sadie May Powel with a very fitting toast to the bride showered her with lovely stock ings. About thirty young ladies were present. Busy Session of City Court. City Court is sitting this week and a busy session is lieiug held. Judge A. D. Freeman and Solici tor W. G. Post are disposing of much business and making an ef fort to clear the docket, as nearly as possible. Court will continue in session this week. Summary of business disposed of up to hour the News went to press is as follows: State vs Bland White, selling liquor; guilty; $250 and costs or 12 months. State vs Sherman Stafford, lar ceny from the house; nolle prossed after argument on demurrer ob jecting because no value alleged in indictment. State vs Lee Tompkins, misde meanor; nolle prossed because I). P. Woodroof, O. Z. Cranford and J. C. Hood, three of the grand jurors finding the bill, were dis qualified. State vs Fred Reese, selling liquor; not guilty. State vs John Harrison, misde meanor; nolle prossed after settle ment and payment of costs. State vs Savannah Sims, misde meanor; not guilty. State vs Ben Strozler; larceny from the house; nolle prossed for want of evidence to convict. State vs Ed Brown, selling liquor; not guilty. State vs Webb Story, disturbing divine worship; nolle prossed for lack of evidence to convict. State vs Will Render, disturbing divine worship; nolle prossed for lack of evidence to convict. State vs O. M. and Mack Caven- der and Henry Orr, misdemeanor; defendants indicted for damaging public roads, and having repaired same to satisfaction of County Commissioners, case ordered nolle prossed. State vs Annie May Cunning ham, assault and battery; guilty of assault. State vs Josiah Elder, carrying concealed pistol; plea of guilty; $50 and costs or 12 mouths. State vs Nath Blackman, carry ing pistol concealed; guilty; $50 and costs or 12 months. By consent of counsel, it was or dered that the case of G. Ober & Sons Co. vs E. Mobley be the first case set for trial at the January, Milltown. 1900, term of court. The case of | Sunday. As we stated last week, Hendrick vs Central Railroad and i bonr has been changed from cases against Atlanta & West j th aftel . n00I1 to in the 'oint Hallway are to follow above named case at that term of court, j morning. ! Bro. Layton, who was chosen as ! pastor two weeks ago, will lie up from LaGrange and preach for us At Mt. Vernon Baptist church, ! ”« xfc e, ‘* ve,, > “• ,n ” and seven, p. m. Let’s give him a good attendance. Let's make this next year the most prosperous year Colored Mission Meeting. At First Baptist Church, “What are You Here for Any how!’’ will be the great questions discussed by Dr. Nuunally next Sunday morning. At night he will inquire “What Wages the Young Man is Receiving and How to Get a Raise!” These matters concern men now and here and hereafter. The pub lic cordially invited. Chaingang Escape Caught Chinas Warner, a negro escape from the Baldwin county chain gang, was captured at a house on Albert Potts’ place Wednesday night by Sheriff Brown, Chief Brewster and Policeman Shackle ford. Warner once lived in this cor*iiy and first went to the chain gang from this county. He is an i all-around bad negro. J. J. Hendrix moved with his family to Grantville last Monday. Little Ethel, daughter of George Agro, got hurt in the mill last Saturday, but the wound is not serious. Gilbert Taylor, from Greenville, S. C., has employment in the mill and is (warding at George Ander son’s. Mrs. Nannie Owens has been on the sick list for several days. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Crow moved to Athens last week. Mr. and Mr,s. J. A. South, of Atlanta, spent a couple of days with Newnan friends last week. Mrs. Henry Bryant has been confined to her lied for several days. Mr. and Mrs. JohnTranlmni and two children, who have been stop ping with Mrs. Jeff Lassiter for several days, left for Gridin last Monday. Mrs. Pat Damron has been quite sick with pneumonia for the past week. Nana Brook, from Clem, Ga., is spending the week with her grand father’s family. Mrs. W. B. Hendrix has been sick for several days. Conelly Lassiter returned last Saturday, after spending two weeks with relatives and friends in Heard county. Mrs. Lidie Brook and Mrs. Sal lie Benford, from Tyus, Ga., spent last Saturday night aud Sunday with the family of ,T. G. Brook. Miss Ida Collins, who recently moved here from Chattahoochee is quite sick. Mrs. Elizabeth Carter and son, Arthur, from LaGrange, spent last Saturday night and Sunday with the family of Mix. I. C. McGehee. J. G. Brook returned last Satur day afternoon from Carroll county, after spending two weeks with his children at Clem and Tyus. Mix. V. B. McClure is spending several days with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Whittle, at Clem. Mrs. Damron, from Whitehall, is spending some time with the family of her son. Mrs. E. J. Stevens is visiting relatives at Cedartown. Owing to a misunderstanding about the hour for Sunday School, there was none at the chapel last A farm in the 7th District, be longing to estate of Mix. E. D. Vines, deceased, and containing 202 1-2 acres, was sold to H. T. Daniel for $4,125. The Wm. Sowell farm in Cedar Creek District, containing 101 acres, was sold at administrator’s sale for $2,450 to Freeman Sewell. The bidding for all of this prop erty was spirited; especially in the case of the Page lands. These lands sold at from $00 to $101 per acre. The latter price, however, was paid for what is virtually town property, in Turin. On the other hand, $70 per acre was paid for farming land, situated near Turin. These prices indicate the range of real estate values in that section of the county. The 7th and Cedar Creek districts also come to the front with farming lands at $20 to $25 per acre; thus proving that Coweta soil, in all sections of the county, is not only valuable but is increasing in value. Conference Aftermath. Mrs. Clbson entertained in Honor of Miss Martha Orr. The card party anil linen shower given last Saturday afternoon by Mrs. Sanders Gibson, in honor of Miss Marthu Orr, was one of the most enjoyable affairs of the week. Mix. Gibson’s home was grace fully and artistically decorated with holly and cut llowers. Hang ing from the chandelier in the front parlor was a handsome piece of mistletoe. Despite the rain quite a number of ladies wore present, and the af ternoon w r as so pleasantly spent that the gloom outside was entirely forgotten. Dominos and euchre were played, after which an ele gant luncheon was served. Miss Mary Goodrum was the fortunate winner of the ilixt prize, a pair of silk hose; Mix. Ernest Powel made the second highest score and was given the second prize, a pair of garters; the conso lation was drawn by Mrs. E. R. Barrett, a pearl stick pin, and Misses Lucile Thompson and Vir ginia Freeman tied for the booby, a huge liouqnet of roses. In the linen shower were found many dainty and useful articles. Miss Orr looked lovely in green crepe de chine and was never more charming. Mrs. Gibson is noted for her splendid entertainments and this one proved to be one of the most enjoyable. colored, on the night of Dec. 5th, j was one of the greatest missionary j meetings had for some time. Miss E. B. Delaney, our returned mis sionary from Africa, spoke to a crowded house. She served as a missionary in Africa for four years. She told us of many things j 1!l ^ that are needful for us as Chris tians, in America, to do. All seemed to be aroused by her talk; and pledged themselves to do more for the cause than ever before. We gave her a collection of $14.75. We thank many friends for their Thanksgiving gifts. Our meeting was a success. We hope to organize every county in Geor gia into a County, Foreign and Home Convention, and put each church memlier to work. S. A. Hayes, Vice Pres, for Ga. Commissioners’ Meeting. religiously that mill chapel lias ever had. “Not forsaking the as sembling of ourselves together as the manner of some is; but exhort- one another in the name of Christ.” “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; provoking one another unto love and good works.” Tax Collector’s Notice. Sales on First Tuesday. Aif unusually large crowd was in Newnan on first Tuesday, and there was lively bidding for most of the real estate offered for sale. Sheriff Brown sold the following property: Lands at Turin belonging to estate of Mrs. Nancy Rage, de ceased, were sold as follows: 37 acres to W. A. Shell for $.40 per lie at Senoia Monday J a(:,e 5 acres to I'red Hunter for $35 per acre; 51 acres to <1. F. HunnicuCt for $40 jier acre; 51 acres to L. T. Moses for $50 per The County Commissioners held a busy session Wednesday, but most of the business transacted was of a routine nature. Tiie Commissioners decided to buy throe mules for chaingang service; discussed plans for im proving the roads and for increas ing the efficiency of the gang; and appointed a committee of the Board to investigate proposed changes in public roads, made necessary by building of Newnan aud Greenville railroad. This committee will go over route of this railroad on Dec. 13th anil note the situation all along the line. Capt. Nash’s report to the Board stated that there are now 38 con victs in his gang aud that the total cost of the gang for November was $483.71. Hash is not to be despised, when we know what it is made of. And “take up the fragments” is a di vine injunction to which wo would do well to take heed. Some one is asking, what is the difference any • how between the several denomi nations! Well, each has its pecu liar characteristic which gives it effectiveness and entitles it to a separate existence One word to each ulearly defines and suggests its individuality. The Catholic is designated by his attitude; the Episcopalian by his altitude; the Congregutionalist by his platitude; the Methodist by the multitude; the Presbyterian by his rectitude, and the Baptist by his exactitude. He wants things exactly as it is written. In some matters the Methodists am peculiarly differentiated from the Baptists. For instance, the Methodist government is a limited monarchy, the Baptist is a loose republic. Thu Methodists believe in a strong centralized policy, the Baptists in a democracy; one is prescriptive, the other independ ent; one is legislative, the other is executive; one is dictatorial, the other is advisory. The further you got from the local church—up into the quarterly and district aud annual and general conference— greater the power. With the Baptist the general convention is weaker than the state convention, and it is weakea than the district association, and the association is weaker than the local church, which in its soverignty is the highest ecclesiastical tribunal on earth aud from whose decisions there is no appeal, for the simple reason that there is but one Head to a church aud that is Christ. Though there are differences which are radical, yet they serve a wholesome purpose. Each pro vokes the other to good works and one is a chuck upon the other to prevent wild excesses and fatal delusions, Methodist Armiuian- ism saved the Baptists from Cal- vanistic fatalism, and Baptist per severance hs saved the Method ists from final, fatal aud wholesale upostacy. Baptiste rescued the doctrine of divine sovereignty aud Methodists have preserved the doctrine of human accountability. And, after all, the denomina tions are in more friendly attitude with each other than ever before. During the last century great changes were wrought. The first quarter of the last century was spent in active antagonism and all Christendom was a battlefield. The second quarter- to 1850—was an era of stolid, sullen indifference; neither cared for the other and half way rejoiced in the other’s I will morning, Dec. 11th; Grantville afternoon, Tuesday Dec. 12th, and at Newnan every day up to arid, including Dec. 19th, to receive! acre i a « r es to J. B, Walker State and county taxes. By law the books must be closed and exe cutions issued on Dec. 20th. H. R. Davies, Tax Col. at $101 per acre; 33 acres to L. T. Moses at $75 per acre. All of these lands lie in and near the toVn of Turin. New Map of Georgia. The new map of Georgia shows new counties, new railroads, new banking towns, etc., etc. More features than any other map, Made from new plates. Cloth map for $1.75; liesl paper map for $1.00. Be ready to give an order when I call. Wilber E. Moucan. Senoia, Ga. 4t failures. The third^quartor was a time of kindness, forbearance and Christian courtesy. The last quar ter has been an effort at co-opera tion on lines for human good, so cial elevation and civic righteous ness. 'I'he first quarter of the new century bears the call to a federa tion of all denominations in con cert, a world-wide movement, for the betterment of all mankind. It does not mean union of or ganization, but unity of effort; not coalition, but co-operation; not a coercing of conscience, but a con cert of action. The prayer of the Savior is being answered, if not alreaily fulfilled, “That they may all be one.” G. A. Nunnai.lv. Firemen Will Banquet. The Newnan Fire Department will have the annual supper of the organization at the city hall this ( Friday) evening, begining at 6:15 o’clock. Preparations are being made for an enjoyable affair.