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V Watch Newnan Crow nnt?, s °ni. VOL. VI. Ox JVewnan Weekly (Mews NEWNAN,. GA., FRIDAY, JANUARY 12. 1906. Watch Newnan Crow NO. 40 Trade With the Hustling Merchants Who Advertise in the Newnan News. PATRONS CLASH WITH BOARD. Miss Freeman’s Luncheon. Differences Between Citi zens and School Board Stir Up Interest. Differences that have arisen be- 1 tween citizens of Newnan and the! School Board are furnishing a topic of interest .just now. Several j citizens have raised the question ' of the legality of charging matri culation fees for each month of the school term; claiming that under the law, if the city accepts school money from the State for a live months school term, it must main tain for that length of time a school absolutely free to all pupils in all except the high school grades. The matter has been discussed by citizens and by the Board, hut not settled. Several patrons have refused to pay matriculation fees. Their children remain in school, but an adjustment of the matter nr. it be reached soon. When seen by a representative of the News, President T. E. At kinson, of the School Board, said he expected to call a meeting next week to determine just what ac tion the Board will take. Developments in this matter will be watched for with interest by all citizens interested in the public schools of the city. One of the prettiest affairs of the week was the luncheon which Miss Virginia Freeman gave Tues day. Miss Freeman was lovely in a gown of pale green crepe do chine and made a most, attractive hos tess. The luncheon was served in courses; the guests seated at a table prettily decorated; violet be ing the color scheme. The dainty little Hower was used profusely for decorative purposes. By each place card was a little violet .Ja panese fan. The guests were: Mrs. Guy Cole, Mrs. F. B. Cole, Mrs. Sam Banks, Mrs. T. J. Fisher, Mrs. B. E. Platt, Mrs. H. W. Arnall, Mrs. N. L. North, Misses Bessie Powell, Katie Arnall, Louise Smith, Net tie Orr, Lizzie Belle Farmer,Lucile Thompson, Mary Goodrum, Alma Salbide, Linda Simril, Frankie King, Annie Will Redwine, Julia Hughes, Miss Quillian, Miss Ada Williams, of Atlanta, Miss Emma Belle Zellars, of Grantville. Miss Freeman gives another luncheon Thursday evening, at which a number of friends will be entertained. Palmetto At Episcopal Church. Rev. William Moody, M. A., who, after several years mission ary work in the West, has recent ly been appointed by the Bishop of Georgia to do evangelistic work in this diocese, will commence special evangelistic services, called in the Episcopal church a mission, in St. Paul’s Episcopal church, Newnan, next Sunday morning, Jata. 14, at 10:30 a. m. There will be services every evening at 7:30 p. in., as well as a Bible class every week day at 2:30p. m. On Sundays Jan. 14 and 21 there will also be morning service at 10:30 a. m. and a special service for chil dren at 2:30 p.m. AH,, whether members of the Episcopal church or not, are cordially invited to take part in these services, a spe cial feature of which will be a: question box in which may be! placed questions relating to reli-! gious matters which any one may desire to ask, and which will be answered at the evening services. Palmetto Election. Palmetto, Ga., Jan. 9.—Palmet to has had its annual election for municipal affairs for the year 1906. D. B. Bullard was elected mayor without opposition. H. T. Daniel, Dr. I. E. Smith, E. P. Thornton and T. P. Arnold were elected councilmen. John Turbyfield was elected marshal. U. D. C. Will Honor Lee’s 1 Memory. At the annual meeting last Tuesday of the Daughters of the j Confederacy, the following officers j were elected: Mrs. Thos. J. Jones, Pres.; Miss 1 Helen Long, 1st Vice Pres.; Miss Ina Kirby, 2nd Vice Pres.; Miss. Nona Cotter, Recording Secy.; Mrs. Ellen S. Goolsby, Cor. Secy.; j Mrs. James E. Brown, Treasurer; Miss Mary Freeman, Registrar; Mrs. R. H. Hardaway, Historian. On FrUlaw, Jan. 19th, at 2:30 p. m., the Chapter will unite with the veterans and school in celebrat ing Robert E. Lee’s birthday. The exercises will be held at the court house. Dr. J. W. Quillian will be the orator of the day. Crosses of Honor will be conferred at this time upon a number of veterans. All citizens are given a cordial in vitation to attend these exercises. emember the Woman’s Chris- Temperance Union, next Mon- afternoon at 3 o’clock, in the rary assembly room. All who interested in the Temperance se, come and meet with us, if can’t join us. Temperance Worker. City Court Next Week. City Court convenes in regular session next Monday morning. There is not an unusual amount of work ahead of the court, and while jurors have been drawn for two weeks, it is not improbable that court will adjourn after the first week. The lists of jurors are as follows: JURORS DRAWN TO SERVE FOR THE FIRST WEEK: G B Pope, M V Roberts, W E Nimmons, B L Graves, W T Pitts, Fred Hunter, S W Glass, C A Bolton, R H Ozmore, H H Har rison, 0 H North, W H Meri wether, W A Drake, I N Orr, Jr, J G Nixon, J J McElwany, A M Norris, W H Hutchens, A A Young, L P Bryant, W C Kinnard, J I Scroggin, J C Sewell, J R Cotton, C H Atkinson,C I Stamps, J C Albright, W F Moore, T J Wilkinson, J. T. Swint. DRAWN TO SERVE FOR THE SECOND WEEK: J II Neely, J T Morris, F I Welch, N E Powell* AWN Wil son, J M Kidd, J L Haynes, Simeon Addy, O L Byrain, L W Jackson, L G Watkins, J E Wal thall, J T Holmes, J A Hyde, Jr, L M Wiggins, W J L Herndon, T L Lambert, D E Eady, T A Bridges, L B Drake, A S Carmical, Jack Powell, J M Gable, L L Hutchinson, W H Wood, F D Shell, T J Thurman, J A Hyde, H E Nolan, Frank Wilkinson. Prof. Neal opened school on Jan. 1st with an enrollment of about one hun dred pupils. There is a possibility of a good hotel being erected on our main street during the present year. Capitalists are nego tiating for i lie sule of certaiu properties, and tlie prospect is good for a commo dious hotel, wiiioii lias long been needed j by the travelling public. | Mr. Duord Bullard, the newly elected i mayor, will soon assume his ottlee, with a body of good councilman. The town will begin the new yenr under most ex cellent administration. Prof. Marvin Banks, formerly of Pal metto, strongly advocates Dr. Bradley for the Chancellorship of the State •Uni versity. Prof. Bauks is a profound scholar, and his friends are proud of his distinction at die Pennsylvania Univer sity. Mr. and Mrs. Toiumey, of Oklahoma, Mr. and Mrs Ward, of Gainesville, and Miss Clara Brittian, of LuGrange, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Brit- tian. Miss Myrtie Givens was called to At lanta this week oa account of die ex treme illness of her sister, Mrs. Belle Givens Oruwford. Mr. Clyde Givens, of LaGrange, was the guest of Itis father, Mr. Joseph Givens, last Monday. Miss Bird L. Stith entertained last week informally, for her guest, Miss Humperly, of East Point. Mrs. Maud Moyers and her daughter, of Atlanta, were the gftosts of Mrs. T. P. Zellars last week. Mrs. M. A. Wiley is with Mrs. James Stacy in Newnan. Mrs. Maggie Dean Morris is the guest of Mrs. Carlton Miller in Atlanta. Rev. Harvle Clark, a recently return ed missionary from Japan, will give a leoture here soon for the bouefit of some modern improvements on the Baptist ohuroh. Mr. Clark is a nephew of Mrs. Luoia Robinson, formerly of Newnan, and Mrs. Bettie Penn, of Carrollton. The following young ladies left for their different schools, after the holi days: Miss Ethel Reid left for Agnes Soott, Miss Luta Arnold for Cox Col lege, Miss Lucile Smith and Miss Gene Culbtwath for Wesleyan and Miss Lucile Daniel for Shorter College at Rome. Rock Spring. Claude Swanson, of Flat Creek, visit ed relatives here Monday. Misses Willie and Lillian Bagwell, two of Kedron’s prettiest young ladles, attended divine services boro last Sun day. Will Connell and John Stanford, of Corinth, were the guests of relatives here several days this week. Mrs. M. D. Thurmond is spending this week at Flat Creek with her sister, Miss Doliie Swanson, who remains seriously ill. Sam and Luther Todd and Emory Pitts, from near McCollum, were witli friends here last Saturday. Jim and Sim McDonald and families left lust Saturday for South Georgia, to make their home. Misses Carrie Belle and Subru Ham mett, two most charming young ladies of Longstreet, were the guests of Mrs. Orion Cranford last Monday. Andrew Wingo and family have mov ed near Palmetto, and Marion Davis and family, of Cedar Creek, are occupying the house vacated by Mr. Wingo. Col. W. H. Hill, of Palmetto, attend ed services herb last Sunday. Rock Spring school is without a teach er this year. The patrons held a meet ing last Monday night and elected new trustees. They will begin remodeling the house at an early date. Rev. C. J. Short filled iiis regular ap pointment here last Saturday and Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Smith, of McCol lum, spent Sunday last here. Our Sunday school was reorganized last Sunday. Elected oilicers as follows: ! M. D. Thurmond, Supt.; Oscar Harper, Asst. Supt.; Fred Brown, See. and Treas. which have beautiful houses of worship. The Haralson High School is a note worthy institution that is growing in numbers and popularity daily. The people of Huralsou nnd community are intensely clever, kind, sociable and big hoartod. A warm welcome and a hearty reception awaits all whose good fortune it is to fall in with this noble hand of people. The Haralson High Sohool, which opened for the spring term the first Moinlny in January, Ims had a large in crease over the fall attendance. More tiinn :<() new pupils have niatricBlnted and there will ho many more to enroll during tlie next two weeks. Lust Sunday wns preaching day at the Lutheran church. In the absence of the pastor, Rev. I). A. Sox. hits pulpit was ably tilled by Rev. II. P. Counts. Thu people of Haralson and com munity regret vety much to lose Mrs. J. W. Pope and family, who loft last week for Atlanta. Mr. Lewis Wood, a prominent nier- cliuut of Carrollton, visited his brothor, Dr, J. B. Wood, here last Sunday. Misses Fay Hodnett and Emmie Rawls, two ohunning young ladies if Seuoia, visited relatives and friends here the past week. The many friends of Mr. G. J. Cagle, welcome him and family back to Haral son after a year's absence. Mr, Tom Barron, a most excellent gentleman from Spalding oounty, wtio recently bought a home and farm near Haralson, moved in a few days since. Mr. Hugii Foster, who is attending Emory College at Oxford, returned to his sohool lost weok, after siiendiug the holidays with his parents at Haralson. We regrot to note the ooutinneU ill ness of Mrs. E. C. Swygert. Miss Minuie Reeves, who has boon seriously ill for some time, ooutiuues to grow worse. Mr. W. J. Addy aud family moved iuto town lust week and are being wel comed by numerous friends. Mr. Addy is the vory popular R. F. D. carrier from Haralson on route 1. Miss Anna Foster is teaching a flour ishing school at Bethel, three miles from Haralson. Mr. J. A. Hutchinson, tlie big mer- oliant-farmor, went up to Seuoia Mon day. Hu carried u big lot of cotton to store for higher prices. Dr. Nunn ally at First Baptist Church next Sunday morning will j direct the attention of his congre-1 gation to “Man’s Greatest God,” and will let the people see what Jesus thinks of the god that many Newnan people serve and worship, j At night he will show them “God’s Greatest Man,” and point out the elements of true greatness and invite the people to cultivate, them. Public cordially invited to be present. Dr. Anderson, Building. Haralson. Dentist, Salbide tf I Haralson is situated It miles south west of Senoia, almost on the line be tween Coweta aud Meriwether counties, but within the dear old county of Cow eta. The town is beautifully located on an almost level plain, nicely adorned with many pretty shade trees. Nature has specially favored this excellent plat of ground. The business interests of the town are growing daily. The sev eral stores do a thriving business. Two blacksmith aud wood kIioj* get lots of work to do. Tiie Haralson Gin Co. is just closing a most prosperous season. There are three churches in the town— Baptist, Methodist aud Latin, rau—all of Whitesburg. Col. W. F. Brown, of Carrollton, by invitation, addressed tlie citizens of this school district lust Suturday on the sub ject of education. Col. Brown knows what to suy for the best interest of the schools. Ho is a great advooalo of edu cation. Whitesburg and the country odjuceut lias boon surveyed for a dis trict school. The election will be held next Saturday. The result of tlie elec tion is ill much doubt. Two thirds of the votes east must be for the sohool. We believe in good schools, but fear to oast u V'>to that will make our neigh bors, or non-residents, pay for the edu cation of our children. It savors, yes exceeds, socialism. In magnitude muni cipal or governmental ownership of ones own property is not so fauutic as this modern plan of forcing people to pay tax witiiout their consent. Rev. W. A. Parks, who hu<l a critical operation performed in Atlanta about five months ago, has returned to Ins home. Wo are glad indeed to huvo him witli us again. Hu seems to be endowed witli a xreat deal of vnuiiiy. Ho suf fered a greut deal during these five lone ly mouths. A greater part of tills time he was tenderly and affectionately cared for at tlie home of his daughter, airs. Luke Johnson, of Rome. Prof. V. D. Whatley wont to Carroll ton Saturday. Misses Mary and Lizzie Watkins went to Newnan Saturday. Miss Lizzie Stevens, who is teaching at Sargent, spent Baturduy and Sunday at home. Mrs. W. T. Glass visited in Newnan lust week. The Sabbath schools were well at tended on new year’s first Sunday, aud the children all looked bright and hap py, as though tlie light from the child of Bethlehem was shining on them. There was so much cotton made that C. A. Dunoan’s ginnery is using all the stove wood for miles around to run the machinery. When tlie cooks complain about wood, they are referred to the above as tlie cause. The municipal election of otir city was held last Saturday. The old oili cers were re-elected. They are all good men; but unless they change their tactics, we will have another year of fireworks, pistol shooting, do-as-you- please time: but will have to pay tax just tlie same. Mr. aud Mrs. J. M. Stevens visited Bauuing last Sunday. Additional Local. Dr. Anderson Dentist, Salbide Building. tf T. M. Martin has been on the siek list this week. Mrs. Howard Davis has return ed to Washington City. Nee the Beggar Prince Comedy Co. at Auditorium next Monday night in “Said Psha.” Mrs. Loui Close, who has been indisposed for the past two weeks, is about well again. The great and original Beggar Prince Comedy Co. will delight all who go to Auditorial!! next Mon day night. Next Monday night at Audito rium “Said Psha” will be present ed by the Beggar Prince Operatic Co. Rev. W. J. Moody, the Episco pal evangelist, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. O. iv. Heidenberg during his stay in the city. Miss Eleanor Earnest, of Ernest- ville, Tenn., is expected next week to lie the guest of Miss Kath erine Powel. Rev. C. O’N. Martiiulale will preach at Turin next Sabbath morning and night; the public cordially invited to attend. Dr. Thomas Cole has gone to Florida on a hunting exdition, and while there will lie the guest of Mr. K. W. Mattox, of West Tocai. Hides Wanted—Will pay 10 cents per pound for beef hides, all weights, No. I selection. Full weights and fair dealing guaran teed. T. G. Burpee. The New York Bargain Store’s wreck sale lias wrecked all New nan records of special sales. Sale continues four more days. Get your goods while they last. Mr. Gantt, of Macon, the well known manufacturer of agricul tural implements, spent several days in the city, recently, with friends. Miss Evie Davis will not return to Grawfordville this year to re sume the work of teaching, but will be at Senoia in the insurance office of her brother, Rev. W. A. Davis. Mrs. Sanders Gibson entertain ed a few friends at a most delight ful euchre party last Friday even ing. Mrs. Henry Arnall won the first prize, Mr. Cliff Glover the second and Mrs. N. E. Powel drew the consolation. Annual meetings of stockholders and officers of Newnan banks oc curred this week. A1J the banks enjoyed a prosperous twelve months last year and are in excel lent condition. Officers and Di rectors of the three banks were all re-elected. On Sunday morning at the First Methodist Church, Dr. Quillian will preach on “The Mind of Christ, the Pattern for Men.” At night he will speak on “The Hid den Treasure.” The public is cordially invited to both services. Messrs. J. H. Wynn, W. S. Mc Donald, W. A. Brannon, B. L. Redwine, J. C. Sewell, L. M. Mc Gee, B. H. Dial, W. S. Copeland and other well known citizens are representing Coweta county this week at the Southern Cotton As sociation convention in New Orleans. Mrs. Ellison Richards was the charming hostess Tuesday after noon to the Euchre Club. Mrs. Barrow won the first prize, Mrs. Allers Hertel drew the consolation and Mrs. Wade Dent won the lone-hand prize. Delicious fruits were served during the afternoon. The next meeting to be with Miss Belle Vernon King. PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL. Summary of Business Transacted Thursday Night of Last Week. Thursday night of last week the city council held a meeting, which was a continuation of the first regular session of the year. Sum mary of business transacted at the meeting is as follows: Dr. Thos. J. Jones was re-elect ed a member of the board of real estate (ax assessors, for a term of three years. Following the election of Dr. Jones, Alderman Cole moved that assessors he paid #10 for first day and *5 for each succeeding day of service, up to ton days. Motion was adopted. Alderman W. 8. Askew was elected Mayor Pro Tom. and chair man of the Purchasing Committee. Alderman Good rum's motion to fix street tax for the year at #3, or the time of working at six days, was adopted. On motion of Alderman Askew, J. H. Widener was released from payment of ootton tax for 1905. Alderman Swint’s motion to carry ♦1,100 over to the sinking fund was adopted. Management of. the sinking fund was vested in the Finance Committee. On motion of Alderman Swint, Council accepted the bond of Treasurer W. P. Nimmons. W. I. Holmes, agent Southern ExpriMH Co., appeared liefore Council to ask for reduction of license. The express comauy’s license tax has been raised from ♦25 to ♦100 by Council, and the company is making an effort to have it reduced to former figures. On motion of Alderman Black, Council’s previous action in the matter was reaffirmed and the license remains ♦100. Alderman Spence moved to re consider action fixing Street Su perintondent’s salary at ♦OO per month and to make the raise uni form with that in case of police men. This matter was continued to next meeting for action. If the motion is carried, Street Superin- tendent will receive #56 instead of ♦50 per month. Alderman Goodrum moved that 1,000 copies of license ordinance he printed for distribution. The motion prevailed'. Mr. Harry Cleveland, of Elber- ton, was the guest of friends in the city Sunday and Monday. The Rip Van Winkle Company carries all special scenery, in addi tion to a big hand and orchestra. Company is composed of more than a score of people. See the beautiful costumes and electrical effects. At Auditorium, Saturday night, the J3th. On account of the fact that hundreds of people were unable to buy during the first days of the New York Bargain Store’s wreck sale, on account of the imposibility of waiting on all customers, the time of the sale has been extended and it will last four days longer. Come quick and get the goods. They’re going faster than goods ever went before in Newnan. Last Saturday at the New York Bargain Store marked the begin ning of the greatest sale of mer chandise in Newnan’s history. The store was crowded from nine o’clock, a. m., until late at night. So great was the crowd that it was necessary to lock the doors at times to prevent the people from over crowding the store. Sale continues four more days. Don’t miss it. Cotton seed bulla lor sale at 2'i i-3 cents, not delivered. V. E. Manget, Jr.