About The Newnan news. (Newnan, Ga.) 1906-1915 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 16, 1906)
NEWNAN NEWS. VOL. VI. •4/ "e fa. - NEWNAN, GA.. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16. 1906. NO. 45 For All the News of Coweta County Read THE NEWNAN NEWS! CANDIDATES THICK IN COWETA. Many Citizens Desire to Serve the County in Of ficial Capacity. Joyous Trio Made Things Lively. — 1$. Parks, formerly with tin* Newnan Cotton Mills, but who bus . . . T , ’ Oh, what lmvo I to offer, dear, recently been enjoying the pure | Wlmt gift or greeting flue, air of the HAPPENINGS IN SOCIETY A Valentine. country, came in Mon-1 This golden day of all the year, day anil meeting two of his friends Of good St. Valentine? J decides to show them the sights. !HftVe y onnot nllthfttHfe0ft ", le " d “ Candidates lor county offices are They “got right” and proceeded many a trund, and tun . . * . I . e- i What Is the gift, then, I oan send becoming numerous, and it seems to “do” Milltown as they thought i To you? that the highways and byways of: it should lie—changing the color Coweta will an- ; pronounced red and in others to a I All willingly n loving heart- startling blue. They were greatly i This woman heart of mine, enjoying the occasion and things l), i. hold it softly, without fear , , | . But this I send to you apart, soon be alive with in a number of places to a very via St. Valentine, hustling office seekers. The nouncements of nine candidates for county offices appear in this week’s News. There are two en tries in the race for sheriff, one for tax receiver, two for tax collector, two for treasurer and two for clerk. J. A. Stephens and ,1. I). Brew ster are the announced candidates for sheriff. Mr. Stephens is a na tive of Heard county, being a son of former sheriff Isaac Stephens of that county. He has resided here several years and been engaged in business. Mr. Brewster is New- nan’s chief of police and 1ms been connected with the police force for ten years. Both of these candi dates are very well known over the county, and both have the hearty backing of their respective friends. For tax receiver Mr. John As kew is an avowed candidate. He is one of Nownan’s most worthy citizens and his friends predict lie will make a strong race for this office. were going tine until Policeman Shackelford became master of cere monies and brought the affair to a close. They met Mayor Burilett at the council room Tuesday morning to settle the cost of the meeting and Mr. Parks deposited with the Be sure that it. is true, And does the gift bring joy most dear To you? — 1 Theodosia Pickering, in Woman's Home Companion. A Mrj. Barrett Entertained, beautiful entertainment was Clerk *10, while one of his trie,ids, tho Valentine party, given Wed- i Mont Bl'own, who was a little too, , . joyful, deposited #50. The third | ««*day afternoon by Mrs. Earnest member of the trio, John Brown, was discharged. Milltown. Barrett. Thirty of her friends were entertained with delightful hospitality. The house was deco rated in exquisite taste with ferns, pot plants and a profusion of red hearts. Mrs. Barret received her guests, wearing a becoming gown of tan colored crepe de chine with chiffon and pastel trimmings, with Mr. J. II. Hyde,the well known mu the guests of Mu and popular citizen who lacked ... Benjamin only three votes ol winning the race for tax collector two years ago, is again a candidate. John Christian moved with his fam ily to the country last Tuesday. Mrs. W. 1). White has been confined to her room with sickness for several days. John Morris, who has lieon at work \ panels ot tucks let ill the skirt, on the railroad for some time, moved Every detail of the pretty party back to Clem, Ga., last Monday. xvtls carried out in a truly Valen- J«.hnC»rson who 1ms been running a | tini}1 ^ ^ Uy mtl(J grocery store, lms moved lus business i ' .. out on the Sliurpsburg road, a mile east i heart-shaped score cards to the of the court house. I tempting luncheon. 1) o m i n o Mr. and Mrs. Davis, from Alabama, j whist and euchre were the games score Little Misses Elizabeth Gibson and (him Hudson, with garlands ofsmllax and shower bo,picks of violets, formed an aisle through which the bride and groom passed. The bride, a brunette beauty, 1 was becomingly gowned in a suit of gray voile and hat to match, carrying a shower boipiet of Par ma violets and lillies of the valley. She is a young woman of countless attractions of character and per son. She is an accomplished ar tist, having studied under Chase in New York. Mr. Patterson is a merchant and a very prominent figure in the business circles of Griffin, lb* has a host of friends who will welcome his bride to 1 hat city. After showers of congratula tions. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson left at six o’clock for Griffin. The out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kelly, Miss Cora Belle Jones and Miss Etta Conkle, of Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maddox, of West Tocai, Fla. Doath of Mrs. Dickson. Moore and gone to Grautville, where they will re side. Mrs. W. H. Dewberry, who was so former'* brother, playoff. Tin* score was kept by .. . tying a tiny heart pierced with an family have J * 1 arrow to the score card. Mrs. J. T. Fain, having won the highest score, received a lovely set The Charlie I>ent visited his brother and sisters Sunday. Frank Hughes was in the city several days last week,on business. Melson banc, from Atlanta, was n the city Wednesday and Thurs day. “The Twelve” will meet with Miss Mai,> Campbell, Friday after noon at three o’clock. Mr. John Hendrix was in the city several days last week, the The friends of Mr. Clifford Hick son and Mrs. G. W. By ram sym pathize with them deeply in the loss of their sainted mother, Mrs. Alice Dickson, who died Monday night at nine o’clock at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. G. W. By rum. Mrs. Dickson, wife of the late Thomas Dickson, had been in ill health for some time, and though her death was not unexpected, still it eame as a shock to her numerous friends and relatives. The funeral services occurred at Emory Chapel, near her old home, Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock, Rev. J. S. Hardaway conducting the service. Mrs. Dickson was a devout member of the Providence Baptist church, having united with that church after her married life be gan. Tho gentleness and stability of her character always appealed to those who knew her. As she has left us to be with Jesus, wo Did her adieu, for the parting can only be for the night, which is fol lowed by a joyful meeting, where parting is no more. She is sur vived l»y one brother, Mr. W.T. Ltizenby. NEGRO MURDERED FOR HIS MONEY Doaf Mute Killed in Fourth District by Two Oth er Negroes. Death of Mrs. Peggy Moore. W. S. Hubbard, who has just! very in ou »’ ln * f willing, is muoh itm; 0 f goid shirt-waist buttons. second prize was won by Mrs. j K ut;s t ol Mr. 8. \\ . Murray. Mike Powell. The consolation, a Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dent, Jr., dainty lace handkerchief, was i are O ow comfortably situated at drawn by Miss Lizzie Arnold, j the home of Mr. J. 1. Seroggin. The booby, a box of ruchings, fell entered upon liis duties as tax col lector to serve out the une.xpired term of the late H. R. Davies, an nounces as a candidate for the full term. He made a phenomenal race in the recent primary and will no doubt be a strong contest ant for this office. For the office of treasurer, Judge W. B. \V. Dent of Newnan and John N. Neill of the First District provotl Mm. J. B. Goins, Sr., moved with hor family to Griffin last Monday. George Anderson has not been ablo to do any work for several days on account of sickness. Mr. nnd Mrs. Brown visited the lat ter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs White, at Banning, last Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Josie Horton, who moved from I courses was served hero to Palmetto not long since, moved 1 hies, hack last Monday. _____ Mrs. Peggy Moore died at the home of her sons, near Waco, Texas, the 4th of this month. Hhe was born and raised in Gowctu county, and left here for Texas about twenty years ago. She was 77 years of age and leaves four sons in Texas and one brother, C T. Brown, of this place. She was a true missionary Bap tist and beloved by all who knew hor. • A Relative. to Mrs. Edgar Croft. After the game a delicious luncheon of two at small ta- Euchrc Club. The Euchre Club had a very en- I Mary McGohee lias been on the sick . list for several days, arc announced <ispn<mts. jfudge j. T. Farmer visited relatives and Dent is one oi Newnan’s oldest tViends in Carroll last week. I thusiastic meeting with Mrs. Han- citizons and his claims upon the' T. R. Crow went^down to Grautville | . (_,j| )S011 q people of his county are entitled : llUit Sunday morning and spent the dny | Tuesday afternoon. ! with the families of Judson South and | The first prize, a lovely pair of white silk hose was won by Mrs. Drue Goins. Mr. Edgar Snead has moved his family back to Newnan from At lanta. They are at present with Miss Annie DeGraffenricd. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Reynolds will regret to learn they have moved to Jacksonville, Fla., to live; Mr. Reynolds having accepted a position there. The “Sans Souci Club” was on tertained delightfully Friday to consideration. Mr. Neill says he needs the office, being alllicted i ji, u Askew lias been confined to his 1 Robert Maddox. Miss Lizzie Ar-! ternoon bv Miss Susie Martin and having a tamily to support, i rooin for several days. j uold, drawing the consolation, He has never held a public office and feels at liberty to ask the peo ple to favor him in this instance. Lynch Turner, who is serving as Clerk of Coweta Superior Court Mr. ami Mrs. John Garner have mov ed to LaGrunge. Tom Samples, from Banning, sp< Inst Saturday and Sunday with his sis ter, Mrs. Pet Smith. John Smith moved in last week from reived a pair of black silk hose mt iThe booby fell to Mrs. Alton Ar- (d - af- A n rB '| interesting guessing contest was carried out, after which a course was served. Those composing the club are: during the une.xpired term of the ! Welcome und is occupying the rooms late Hon. S. L. Faver, announces recently vacated by the family of Jud- l'or re-election. lie is opposed by son Cassel. rT , _, , . ! ‘ Grandmother Giles” is still ltuprov- Prot. Henry L. Banks, a popular ing school teacher ol the county, whoj Mr. and Mth. Cobb have moved hack is at present in charge of the; to this place, school at Sargent. Mr. Turner seeks endorsement and re-election on his official record. Prof. Banks nohl. A delightful course of sand ... . , , . . • , - . , 4 , Misses Mane Long, Lida Brown, wiches and chocolate was served. . The next meeting will be with j l^hel Brown, Martha Wright, Ed Miss Ina Kirby at the home of die North, Ysabel Salbide, Nolle Mrs. Edgar Croft, Wednesday after- Russell, Christine Arnold, Ida noon at J o’clock. : Rowel and Sarah Buchanan. The —next meeting will be with Miss Orr--Patterson. i Nell,* Russell. Berne Cavender turned. Has Re Berne (lavender, the young muii charged with selling liquor who was arrested last August and forfeited his bond and left the city lias returned to Newnan and will stand trial for the offense in tlu Mayor’s court. His case will be tried Saturday. Take Notice. All persons arc warned [against hunting on any of my lands in Coweta county. Any person foiin, hunting on any of these lands will be prosecuted to tho full extent of the law. W. A. Turner, Sr. Newnan, Ga. lit A wedding of unusual interest was that of Miss Mary Orr and Mr. D. Frank Patterson, ofGriffin, which occurred at five o’clock Wednesday afternoon, at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. E. Orr. Marshall Pledger and family, from Pearl Mills, have moved into oar com munity and are occupying the rooms vacated by Mrs. Sarah Parks. desires the office because of his j Mr ttIld Mrs. Robert Yates had two ambition to serve the people in ! little boys to come into tiieir home last official capacity and seeks the place j Thursday. on his merits. i Je8se Smith nrjved;with his family to ...... , „ Sargent lust week. While no announcements for Mrs. G. A. Brooks has been sick with Representatives have yet made ingrippe for several davs. { their appearance in the News, and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Allen moved to /V while this paper is not authorized ■ Grantville lastjweek. “ to speak for any person in regard Mr. and|Mrs. Andrew Watts are oc- i the color scheme being green and bond ,, . , . ... cupping the rooms vacated by Homer to this matter, we have heard it ,, 7 Alien. reported that Hon. M. H. ( ouch, Lizzie, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs of Senoia, and C’apt. J. R. McCol- Z. T. Hudson, is having chills and fever, lum, of this city, will offer for Misses Mattie and Josepheue Richie Negroes in Trouble. The usual number of negroes have been making trouble and get- J. ting themselves in the hands of the authorities during the past The house presented an attrae- week, tive appearance with its tropical Brad Arnold was arrested for decorations of palmetto palms, pot- stealing coal from Capt. Thus, ted plants and dainty little violets; Leigh. He has been released on Jess Cook, a negro boy and violet. about 12 years old, was pulled for In one corner of the parlor a stealing shingles from L. B. beautiful arrangement of tall, Mann. Mr. Mann refused to pros- graceful palms interspersed with cento him on account of his age, citizens and would ably represent M E(jteg the county in the lower branch of Mrs. Frank Barton, who has been the Legislature. sick so long, is not d >ing well. Hon I. N. Orr, who is serving Hiram Mobley spent last Saturday his first term in the Legislated, night and Sunday in Banning. . Next Sunday, it the Lord ik willing, ami Hun. >S. E. Leigh, v o is sen- j> r0 .Gaines will fill his appointment at ing his second term, have not Lovejoy Memarial. Let's give him a made public tiler intentions in re- good attendance. All are cordially iu- gard to offering for re-election, it vited to attend and hear a good sermon, is reported that Mr. Leigh will not Kro. Layton filled his regular appoint- again be a candidate. As Mr. Orr ment at Mill’s Chapel last Sunday and is serving his first term, it is quite i preached two able sermons. He bad probably the people will desire to good congregations at both services, give him their endorsement and | The church seems to be building up return him to the Legislature. considerably under his ministry. Don’t imagine you can buy Blm Gem Coal from Knoxville or Bit mingham or any other place except from Jellieo, Tenn. If is not mined in any other region. There fore, if you want the genuine Blue Gem Coal, buy it from Goodwyn’s Coal Yard. He buys it direct from Jellieo, Tenn. There arc ten cars of Blue Gem sold to every one ac tually produce, 1.%'l'liiH is self-evi dent- somebody is getting left. A word to the wise is sufficient. Or der now that you may get your wants properly filled. Plenty on hand. E. C. Goodwyn. CHEAP KATES TO NEW ORLEANS. MOBILE AND PENSACOLA. Representatives. Both are sterling s l ie,lt . last Saturday night and Sunday violets, making a beautiful pic- but he was given JO days on the ’ ~i~i~ -*■ •" tlie country, visiting their sister, Mis. ture, formed a background with streets by the Mayor. Green white pedestels and candelabra holding white uncovered tapers, which shed a soft, silvery radi ance over the bridal party, giving the effect of an altar, impressive ceremony Smith was given a fine of five dol lars for being drunk and disorder iy- Olen Griflin, a young negro where the 1 about 18 years old, is in jail was per- charged with wholesale stealing. formed by Dr. G. A. Nunnally. He purloined goods from Un just after the song “Dearie” stores of D. W. Boone, E. O. was sweetly sung by Miss Frankie i Reese and H. C. A mail Go. Two King the bridal party entered to 1 years ago he was sentenced to 12 the strains of Mendelssohn’s wed- months in the ebaingang on a sha ding inarch, rendered by Miss j ilar charge and served out his sen- Mary Gibson. tenee. March Graft, February One faro piuh twenty-five coots for tho round trip. Tickets on Halo February Shut.to 2lith, inclusive; limited to March fin I, ]:mm>. Extension of return limit may be obtained until March 17th, J'.KKi, upon payment of fee of SO cents and deposit ot ticket with Special Agent at deal illa tion. For farther information and sleeping car reservation, apply to near est Agent, or write J. P. Billups, Gen. Passenger Agent, F. M. Thompson, Traveling Passenger Agent, Atlanta, Ga. Simon Scroggins, u deaf and dumb negro about forty years old, was found dead in the woods about two miles from Welcome, in the 4th District, last Sunday morning. Scroggins had been missing since the previous Sunday. Coroner Broadwater was sum moned to the scene of the crime and instituted a thorough investi gation, which implicated Fred {rimes and Ludie Stephens, two young negroes, in the commission of the deed. Sheriff Brown and Dr. G. W. Reddy, county physician, assisted the coroner in his investigation. I'he coroner’s jury was composed ol’S. R. Crain, L. L. Dennis, .W. F. Thigpen, J. A. Miliums, W. II. Pearson and W. E. Widener. Fho jury’s verdict was to the ef fect that Scroggins came to It is death at (lie hands of Grimes and Stephens. ({rimes anti Stephens were the last persons seen with Scroggins, and because of tiic fact were sum moned as witnesses to attend the inquest. Stephens complied with the summons, lad. ({rimes left tho neighborhood instead of respond ing to flic snmmniis. This aroused the suspicion of of those investigufing the crime. Evidence produced at the inquest strengthened the belief that these negroes were guilty of murder; and so the jury returned a verdict to that effect. Stephens was immediately ar rested and lodged in jail; hat if was found that Grimes had left the county. Mr. W. II. Pearson, by the direction of the sheriff, got on his trail, tracked him to Carroll county and arrested him in the neighborhood of Banning on last Monday. Grimes was brought here and jailed, and the negroes immediately made full confession of their guilt, saying they killed Scroggins for the money on his per son, amounting to about #40. They were walking behind him along a narrow woodland path and attacked him from flic rear, club bing his head into a shapeless mass. The force of the blows was so tcrriilie that Scroggins neck was broken. Simon Scroggins was an inoffen sive, reliable, energetic negro. The white people in t li sit, section of lit,, county where he lived thought well of him, and all are aroused and indignant because of tile foul crime which ended his life. Both of the negro murderers bear bad reputations, and it scents probable both will end their careers at the end of hempen cords. The negroes appeared before Justice Thomas Swint, Wednes day morning, to have their com mitment trial. Attorney J. C. Newman appeared for the State, Attorney \V. L. Stallings for Lu die Stephens and Attorney A. If. Freeman for Fred Grimes. De mand for indictment was made in both cases and the matter was end ed for tiie present. J. T. Holmes, ReuI Estate and Rent ing Agent. Office over 1st Nat. Bunk. For Sale. Three hundred bushels improved Burt and Peerless, 90-day Oats, pure and line, at only 75 cents per bushel. Cook’s Improved, Toole’s Prolific, Christopher, Culpepper, Schley, Russell’s, Green’s Early and Tatum’s Improved cotton seed, absolutely pure, at 75c and #1 per bushel. It. D. Tatum, Fairview Farm, 2t Palmetto, Ga.
