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FIRE COMPANY BANQUETED. Annual Supoerand Election of Officers Occurred Frl» day Evening. «•(! that shooting fireworks in any town is dangerous to both life and property, to say nothing of the thousands of money spent lor them. It is certainly one of the most 1 demoralizing sports that children j or anybody can engage in. No first class town or city allows this dangerous, silly and annoying sport. Tliis scribe, with a large number of constituents of the brilliant | Honorable Whitesbnrg, respectfully request that an ordinance be passed pro hibiting the sale and firing of fire works within the corporate limits of our town. Council legislation COWETA COTTON GROWERS MEET Last Saturday’s Meeting Resulted in Re-election of Old Officers. How * Flak Breathes. The gills of u llsh are situated at the buck part of the sides of the head and consist of a number of vascular mem branes, which are generally arranged In double, friugelike rows, uttuched to the parts by the base only, lu some eases these membranes are feather shaped, lu others mere folds attached to the sides of the gill cavities. The flsh is a cold blooded uuimnl—that Is to say, Its teinperuture is seldom more The annual supper of the New nun firemen, at the city hall last, Friday evening, was success. \n elegant bird supper was served; about fifty persons lx- mg present. Stirring speeches were made by Mayor I’m 'Fern. \V. \. Steed, Fire Chief J. I.. Brawn, Aldermen T. M. t loud rum and T. | against this dangerous evil will <i. Farmer, l)r. <!. A. Nunnull and ottiers. Tlie annual election of ollieers resulted as follows: ,1. I,. Brown, Chief; .1. A. Steph ens. \ssjsluul Chief; .1. II. Wid- euer. Foreman; John Kersey As sistunl Foreman; J. I’. Shackle ford, Secretar1. M. (ioodrum, The meeting of Coweta branch of than u degree or two higher thuu the the Southern (Cotton Growers’ As- water in which it lives, this being ... true, the creature needs but a very Mayor and Council of; soeiation, held in the court house gma u ainoun t 0 f oxygen to keep the last Saturday morning, was not blood at a temperature sufficiently high largely attended, but it proved to to sustain life. This oxygen Is sup- , . 4 ,. . piled to the blood of the flsh by respir- be an interesting occasion. , ng large quantities of water, or, rath- The old ollieers of the Assoeia eI - f drinking huge quantities of water, tion were re-elected. President and respiring the air separated ftom It by the gills. This explains why a flsh cannot live tn a tank of wuter were Brannon had determined to refuse y 1 advertise our town to good re-election, and so stated to the as vdilch i, aH been H ifto<l through the gills sembly; but the meeting was so time nnd time again any better than a 1 ,lf '- . „ liiiiii-in helnor or other animal can in human being or other animal can In Miss Alice Copeland, one of unanimous anil insistent m ius el- n j r ^nt has been deprived of all its ox- Carrollton's most beautiful and forts to again honor him with the ygen by being taken into lungsandl ex presidency, tliat he finally con- polled son tod to serve for another year. charming young ladies, is visiting friends in and near town. Mr. Marvin Watkins closed out successfully his large writing school last Saturdav night with a without being aeruted. Fish that die lu the stale water of aqua riums may be properly said to drown, Dr. L. M. McGee was re-elected because they perish for want of air, Secretary and J. T. Carpenter was the same thing which occasions death by drowning In man nnd other lung Treasurer; Dr. <!. Chaplain; Dr. \V Surgeon. .1.1'. Heavers was again recom mended Ibr paid liremun; and it was also i ccommcudcd that Conn Mi oil raise Ins lias served in ihiscapacit) for 7 1 - .voiirs. lb- is an utlioiciit and worth) servant of the city and merits auv consideration that may be shown him by Counoil. The Department appointed J. A . Stephens, C. A. Merck and J. S. Cole a committee to petition Council to add another story to lire headquarters building and to purchase a couple of homes to take the place of those now being lined. II. C. (ilover, W. A. Steed and 'I'. G. Farmer were elected honor ary mom laws of the lire company. A list of runs made by the de partment during the past year is as follows: February 4th To Barnes' jew elry “tore. Feb. llth To Edgar Meriwether’s house. March 20th—To Pittman's store. March 2J)th—To Dunbar house on Bridge Street. March dlst—To J. T. Williams’ residence. July 0th—To J. A. Powers’ store, July 20th—To Mrs. A. K. Brew ster’s residence. Sept. 10th—To Wilkinson prop erty—out of city. Sept. 20rd—To G. B, Barr’s stable. Oct. 01st—To West Point depot cotton fire. Dee. 5th—To J. B. Astin’s resi dence. bosses by lire during the past year have been very small. The efficient work of the department him doubtless saved the city Hums amis ot’ dollars from lire losses. \. Nitiinully. candy pulling. All the young A. Turner. > people of the city were present. Mrs. J. M. b. Strickland, of Carrollton, is v isiting Mrs. P. A. Boykin. Mrs. Strickland possesses that hupp), ••harming grace of manner that makes people feel ease while in her Beavers Wliitosburg. Cotton is 12 cents and is certain ]y going higher. The mauiifae turer has estimated the present price of his manufactured goods on the basis of 14 cents per pound for cotton and makes a good divi dend. What immense profits he must be making on the cotton that costs but S or 10 cents, lie will welcome and at company. Will Houston, of Moreland, a most estimable citizen, has recent ly removed to W hitesbnrg to edu cate his children. Mrs. Houston is a grand daughter of lion. Wil liam Springer, deceased, a large planter who once represented Par- roll in the Legislature. Mrs. Nolle Glass, of Columbus, is visiting her parents, Mr. and M is. M. I). Watkins. Miss Mattie Copeland is spend ing a few days with friends in Villa Kira. Miss bena Strickland is visiting friends in Carrollton. Miss Bun ice Knott, one of Car rollton’s prettiest little girls, is stopping with her many friends here for a few days. Mr. W. T. Stevens, one of oar live merchants, visited his uncle in Grinin last Sunday. A meeting of the Cotton Grow ers Association was held in Car rollton last Saturday, but Whites- burg was the only organized dis trict present. Miss Mary Lipscomb is visiting her grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Shell, in Senoia. Mr. J. H. Lipscomb is one of our livwt Sabbath school teachers. He is greatly missed when not present. His ample service has much to do with the present good attendance and progress in our Sunday school. The Methodist preacher, Bev. N. E. McBrayer, who has charge of this circuit for next year, ar rived last Friday night. His wife and two children came with him. Bra. McBrayer comes highly rec ommended. Whitesbnrg and vieinit) extend to him a hearty welcome. re elected Treasurer. W. S. Copeland was elected county organizer for the Associa tion, and his salary and expenses fixed at *•> per day for the time actually engaged in organizing the districts which have not already been organized. Delegates to the State conven tion, which meets in Atlanta in January, were elected as follows: W. A. Brannon, Judge It. W. Freeman, W. S. Copeland. Alter nates: J. T. Carpenter, B. L. Hed- winc, L. M. McGee. It was announced that the Cow eta Division has pledged between 4,000 and 5,000 bales of cotton to be held for 15 cents; and that the total number of bales pledged in the South will reach 0,000,000. breathing aulimils. ltnln ('out For u Bear. There Is one big brown bear In New York that gets codillod beyond belief. He belongs to n Sixth avenue furrier, lie Is not a live bear. Kven the mem ory of tlie oldest passenger on the ele vated road goeth not back to the time of that bear’s demise; yet, 111 spite of Ids long period as a “dead one,” he Is the sleekest, best groomed bear lu New York. That is because the furrier takes such good care of him. Storms are never allowed to beut upon bis glossy coat. He cannot be humored to the extent of being brought Indoors during a downpour, because It ts liis business to stand on u pedestul outside and drum up trade, but the next best tiling is done for him. He Is provided with a rain coat. It covers him from snout to tail; so, no matter bow hard tlie rain may beat or the wind inuy blow, he Is Insured from dumnge thereby.—New York Press. Seasonable Things for the Table Send us orders for any of the following seasonable, standard goods: Heinz’s Baked Beans, Tomato Soup, Mince Meat, Pickles, Olives; “Teltno” English Peas, French Peas; Canned Hominy, Kraut and Asparagus; Canned Apricots, White Cherries, Plums, Peaches and Gooseberries; Deviled Crabs, Shrimps, French Lobsters, Sardines; Plum Pudding; all kinds of fruits and nuts for fruit and nut cakes. Our stock is large and everything is fresh. We make prompt delivery of all purchases. We want the pub lic to test the quality of our goods and the character of our service. Give us a fair trial. C. P. STEPHENS 5 C0., The Prompt Service Grocers. Atlanta & West Point Railroad Co. The Western Railway of Alabama. Direct Lines Between North, East, South and Southwest. U. S. Fast Mail Route. Through Palace Sleeping Cars. Dining Cars. Tourist Sleepers to California. KKAD DOWN SCHEDULE IN EFFECT APR. 23. 190S. Low Round Trip Rates via The West Point Route for Christmas and New Year Holidays. Tickets will bo sold December 23nd, 38rd, 24th, 25th, :10th. Hist ami January 1st, with final limit January 4th, 1900. For Tnaobors and Studeute: Upon presentation of certificates signed by President, Superintendent or Principal, tioketM will be Hold to toachorH or stu- doiits from December 17th to 24th in clusive, with final limit January 8th, 190(1. F. M. Thompson, Trav. Pass. Agent. O. L. Wickersham, City Pans. Agent. J. P. Billups, General Pass. Agent. Atlanta, Ga. The Fate of Fltea. Some light on the fate of flies was thrown by H. Hill lu a lecture at the ltoyul Vlctorlu hall, London, on "Files and How They Disappear." In Eug- land alone there aro 3,000 different kinds of flies, and Mr. II111 mentioned the following principal ways In which flies perish: They are drowned In uiilk at the breakfast table; they get sur- rounded by a white fungus, which saps thoir strength; they are eaten by spi ders, wasps, frogs, chameleons, lizards, field mice or flsh. WlUi so many enemies it might be wondered bow flies have continued to exist, but Mr. Hill said tbat he had himself witnessed a daddy longlegs whose front half was being devoured by a spider continuing calmly to lay eggs with tho other half, as though uotblug were happening. No lliiNo 114 h ir, P 12 :i"a :::::: 11 95,i r> ooii 9 15a lu 95a >u 00a 1 nop 2 27p 2 52,) 12IV* p] 11 '25a I2H0|> a 45 p 4 SUlp Within tho Legal Limit. Ho worked his graft both night and day, Within the legal limit all tho time, lie warned bold schemes nnd made thorn jxiy— Within the legal limit all tHo time, still make u good profit at 15 cents ! By graft lie laid up lots ot wealth, Flic Southern limner ! Al "> V™ &U ' A b * works ,,f , And well preserved Ins business health it pound, deserves tho respect of the intel lect mil and llnuneiul world. The progressive funner is here to stay. Miss Irene Phillips is visiting her edusiii, Mr. Phillips, who is at tending Hutcheson College. Joe Moore, of Hotherwood, is re moving to Whitesburg mid will occupy the residence known us the Daniel house. Miss Lulu Dukes visited Whitesbnrg Sunday. The Sabbath schools are en Within tho legal limit all the time. Ho squeezed tho poor on coal and meat. Within tlie legal limit all tho tiiuu. He got Ins clutch on city street, Within the legal limit all the time. A franchise was a tiling to buy By oonnoilmanic juggle sly; And forced to bid tie d bill 'em lugli— Within the legal limit all tlie time. Ordinary’s Notices. GEORGIA—Coweta County. Catherine E. Glenn, Admx. of estate of H. L. Glenn, deceased, having ap plied to tlie Court of Ordinary of said County for letters of dismission from her said trust, all persons concerned are required to Hhow cause ill said Court by tho first Monday in January next, if any tlioy can, why said application should not bo granted. This Deo. 4th, 1905. L. A. PERDUE, Ordinary G EORGIA —Oo we tn County. Tlie return of the appraisers setting apart- twelve mouths’ support to the family of M. Salbide, deceased, having been filed in my office, nil jiersons con cerned are oited to show oause by the first Monday of January, 1900, why said application for twelve months support 1 should not bo granted. Tins Dec. 4th, 1905. L. A. PERDUE, Ordinary. GEORGIA -Coweta County. T. F. Rawls, Aduir. of .Mrs Mattie Lambert, deceased, having applied to the Court of Ordinal v of said County for letters of dismission from his said trust, all persons concerned aro required to show cause in said Court by the fii-sf Monday in Jauuary next, if any they can, why said application should not be granted. This Deo. 7th 1905. L. A. PERDUE, Ordinary. 12 67,) '.* Up - I4p H OOp !l 20,1 9 45a in 52a 12 54t> 11 8p No IIS No its Ia-ave 9 25a - « lop Lv .)....Now Orleans Ar 1 U5p 12 ,9a Lv Mobile Ar Arrive'No Ufi H 18,) ■1 !2p 12 lApjll UDp Lv Pensacola Ar 4 OOp Selma ...........Ar a sop- s Mai Lv Montgomery Ar 7 14p Ar.. Milateud— Ar ■ S2p 7 58a j A r Ohehaw Ar 8 l-lp Ar Auburn Ar 9 251, S 25,, 9 92p 4 57p a 00| <1 l»p, •opl 9 :uip in 27p 7 H0p 11 H8p 9 »0p 11 17p 2 35 p ft 18a 2 Slip Ar Columbus H 87a -Ar 10 55a 111 95a 9 44a 9 10a 11 »5j> in lla 1 00p Ar Opelika \r Ar West Point Ar Ar Lu liranao Ar Ar Newnan Ar Ar Fatrburu Ar Ar East. Point ...Ar Ar Atlanta Lv 11 linp 111.'Via 0 20p II 17n H 20p 7 4lip 7 30a a 84 9 04a 5 80a Ar.. ..Washington... ...Lv Ar.... Haltlmore... Lv, Ar .Philadelphia Lv 8 85n Ar New York Lv 1210a 9 25p 7 34p II 5ilp 8 281 5 82,> 4 29 p 10 46p 9 15,) 0 50p 4 25,> 8 20p 5 28 p 5 », p 4 27 p 4 ISp 3 80,) 1115p 3 05p a onp 1 28p 1 05,1 12 45ii 1 19,> 8 01p Why Uaa Wear Mntaekn, The Oaulols of ParU has been Inves tigating that grave question, “Why do men wear mustaches?” About 100 men answered the question. Six re plied that it was too much trouble to shave, one declared that It was to hide his teeth, another that bis long nose, without It, gave him a bad appearance, and three that It avoided colds. Three others maintained that It Improved the air they breathed, and seven were of the opinion that a mustache was neces sary to health. Seventeen meu were content to state that they did It to please themselves, while only two said It was to please their wives. About sixty gave the reason that women do not like clean shaven men. ■•Meals Above trains daily. Connections at New Orleans for Texas, Mexico, California. At Chohaw for Tuskegce, Mllsteud for Tallahassee. Lulirunge accommodation leaves Atlanta dully, except Sunday at 5:80 p. m. Returning leaves LuOrauge at 5:50 a. m. arrives Atlanta 8:16 a, m. Trains 86 and 38 Pullman sleepers New York and New Orleans. Through coacheB Washing on and New Orleans. Trains 87 and 88 Washington and Southwestern Limited. Pullman sleepers, compartment onrs, observation and dining ears. Complete service New York and New Orleans. Train 97 United States fast mull. Through day coaches Atlanta and New Orleans. Write for inn,is, schedules and Information. F. M. THOMPSON, J. P. BILLUPS, T. P. A., Atlanta, Ua. G. P. A., Atlanta Ga. CHA8. A. WICKKR8HAM, Pres, and Gen. Mgr., Atlanta, Ga To Publishers and Printers. We have ail entirely new process, on which patents are pend ing, whereby we can reface old Brass Column and Head Rules, 4 pt. and thicker and make them fully as good as new and without any unsightly knobs or feet on the bottom. PRICES. The Ofliee Dtarntflrd. A Greek named Epamlnoudas was Uilly sent- on application, condemned by his enemies to till an of fice much beneath him, which consist ed In cleaning the streets nnd clearing away refuse. He declared that he would make them see that not only does the task show what the man la, hut also the man shows what the task Is, and he raised the office to a great dignity, teaching that no honest work need degrade the worker, but an hon est worker cun dignify the work. Refacing Column and Head Rules, regular lengths, 20cts each. “ L. S. “ and “ Rules, lengths 2in. and over 40cts. per lb. A sample of refaced Rule with full particulars, will be cheer- Philadelphia Printers’ Supply Co. MANUFACTURERS OF Type and High Grade Printing Material, 39 N. NINTH ST.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Now Map of Georgia. The new map ol’Georgia shows new counties, new railroads, new banking towns, etc., etc. More True Cournare. True courage is cool nnd calm. The bravest of men have the least of a brutal, bullying insolence and in the very time of dauger are found the most serene, pleasant and free. Rage, we know, can make a coward forget himself and tight, but what Is done In fury and anger can never be placed to the account of courage.—Lord Shaftes bury. A congress was u tool to use— Within the legnl limit all the time 111 He scattered tips, cigars and booze, , Within the legal limit- all the rune Bv getting special laws to suit • leave,ing to do good work and are j He made.the public pay tribute, , .. And profited by vicious loot- bolding up in attendance "ell,. Within the legal limit all the time, not withstanding the weat her. There is a dearth of good dwell low ing houses here. Quite a number Within the legal limit all the time, are wanting homes. If some of He’d rob to make his fortune grow— our citizens who have money in Within the legal limit all the time. bank would put it in repairing old To give a bribe and not be caught , , Was not to be deplored, lie thought, houses and building new ones, it Aud men to bribe he a i ways « 0UR i,t- " on Id pay a letter per cent, and Within the legal limit all the time, the value of their other —Tim Commoner. Keep In it Oat of Dancer. Lady Frederick Cavendish once told features than any other map. Made * story in illustration of the prevailing from new plates. Cloth map for ‘Buonmce In certain classes in Engl^ancL , 1 1 A poor woman In discussing the pro- ! ?l.io; l>est paper map tor #1.00. priety of washing her child's head said: Be ready to give an order when 1 “I know better than to do that I’ve call. ' Wll.BEU E. Morgan. beard enough of water on the brain." Senoia. Ga. 4t Dr. and Mrs. G A. Nunnallv are in enhance property tow „. No scheme for wealth ho thought too Monroe, where they went to be present at the marriage of their neice. Miss Frances Nunnallv. and Capt. George M. Napier. The ceremony occurred Thurs day evemug at eight o'clock, Dr. Nun- nally being tlie officiating minister. Capt. Napier’s marriage is of interest to many Newnan people, as Ins first wite, Miss Moss Harris, was related to a num ber of well known Newnan families. Retaliation. Mrs. Jawback—Just like a man! The idea of losing your temper and swear ing at your razor because it's dull! Mr. Jawback—Well, I’ve got a right to. Didn’t the razor lose its temper first?— Cleveland Leader. An Arab Proverb. When you have done any one a favor throw into the sea the remembrance of it. and if the fishes devour it God will remember it. here, and build up our ; Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being Every mau is a patriot if he is You can not repair a house by overtaken by it. it is a sign the two • 1 ... , . things are not far asunder.—Haxlltt It has a 1 remix l>eeii demonstrate allowed to define patriotism. kicking at the touudatious. THE CHRISTMAS DINING TABLE Will be loaded with the best the United States affords if it is supplied from this store. Everything sold by grocers is here m greatest abundance; everything is guaranteed fresh and of superior quality. The canned goods and special delicacies for the table are alluring. All canned goods are of finest quality. Es pecially fine are the Olives, California Peaches and Pears and White Cherries. The stick and bulk fancy candies and box goods are fresh and delicious. Our Christmas candy stock is immense. Fruits and nuts in great variety and equally as attractive us the candies. Housekeepers are especially asked to give us orders for Raisins, Currants, Citron, Prunes and Dates. Nothing finer than these goods can be found anywhere. Let us supply your table needs during the holidays with the best of everything in groceries. We deliver promptly. J. F. REYNOLDS Grocer Greeneville St.