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"'teb iHE NEWNAN NEWS. VOL. VI. NEWNAN, GA., FRIDAY, APRIL 6. 1906. NO. 52 For All the News of Coweta County Read THE NEWNAN NEWS ! FEDERAL BUILDING? Government May Spend $75,000 Here for Ele gant Building. opening sermon. During the ses sions a special doctrinal sermon on “The Perseverance of the Saints,” will be preached by order of the Presbytery by Rev. Dr. Thus. E. Converse, the devout and scholarly editor of The Southern Presbyter ian, Atlanta. The hours of the Presbytery’s lor securing a ! sossions "ill likely be 9 to 11 a. in., 2:110 to 5:30 p. m. and preach ing each day at 11 a. in. and 7:30 p. m. by some of the ministers at tending. As is usual, the Moder ator to be elected will remain over the following Sunday and preach morning and night; though the ses sions of tin* Presbytery will prob ably close Friday night or Satur day morning. To all business and devotional exercises the public is cordially in vited; the business sessions being just as interesting as the sermons. Ministers and members of other denominations and non-church goers are all invited to meet with the Presbyterians as long as Pres bytery lasts. Home of the finest men in the Southern Church are members of this Presbytery, and it is a splendid opportunity for the people of the community to hear Newnan’s chance federal building appears promis ing just now. Congressman Ad amson has made a favorable report of the matter to Mayor Hurdett, saying that the government is pre pared to take this matter under advisement. The government is prepared to spend #5,000 for a site, on which, if the building is erected, a three-story granite structure, 50x80 feet in size, will be placed. The building will cost about #00,000. Upon receiving Congressman Adamson’s communication, Mayor Burdett at once went to work to secure as a site for the building the vacant corner lot opposite the Hardaway <Sc Hunter store house. The owners ask #10,000 for this property; and, as the government furnishes but #5,000 for a site*, Newnan citizens will have to con tribute one half of the cost of the | something good lot. After seeing the business men and leading citizens, Mayor Bur dett found them willing to con tribute #5,000 for this purpose; and he has notified Congressman Adamson that Newnan stands ready to furnish a site for a #00,000 building. HAPPENINGS IN SOCIETY KtJlIcr-Salhidt. The wedding of Miss Alma Faustina Salbide and Mr. Clarence Kostler, which occurred Wednes day evening at the home of the bride’s mother on College was a lovely affair. Mrs. W. A. Turner cut for the first prize. Mi's. Turner making the lucky cut, received a dainty piece of lingerie. Mrs. Sanders Hibson received tile consolation, a pretty lace collar, and the booby fell to Miss Kowena Tanner-a stylish leather purse. At the close of ruchings, for making the most words from Miss Sal hide’s name. Mr. Bob Orr was awarded the gen tleman's prize for the most words formed from Mr. Ivestler’s name. Street, ! Miss Salbide was given a special ot ‘ tl>u game a luncheon was served, prize. j and the afternoon was thoroughly An altar of palms, white carna- I Thosi ‘ invited were: Misses An- enjoyed tions and Easter lilies built up be-i »ie Will Kedwine, Katie Arnall, fore the large window in the front | Kminie Young Conyers, Bessie parlor made a pretty setting for Powell, .Iulia May Hackney,Louise the bridal party. Mendelssohn’s Poddy, Mary Parrott and Alma wedding march,beautifully render- Salbide; Messrs. Bob Orr, Calhoun Caldwell, I. N. Orr, .lack Powell, E. R. Dent, John Enver. Clarence Kestler, Mr. Stanley. ed by Misses Kate Snead and Em mie Young Conyers, announced the approach of the bridal party, which came down the stairway in the following order: The little fairy-like ribbon bearers, Misses Moody Bowman, May Cole, holmrs--Kins. Invitations have been issued to the marriage of Miss Frances Bar rington King, of Newnan, and Mr. Calvin Fay Holmes, of Knoxville. 'The wedding will occur the even ing of Tuesday, April 17th, at eight o’clock, in the Presbyterian church in this city. Miss King is the second daugh- UNION DEPOT IS CERTAINTY. Plans Have Been Drawn for Handsome Struc ture for This City. j Commissioners’ Meeting. The usual amount of routine bus iness was transacted at the stated meeting of County Commissioners held Wednesday. In addition, some matters of more than passing interest received attention. Ab Varner, Ed Wright and Walter Peeples were released from road duty. Reports from road supervisors showed that commutation tax to the amount of #5,131.75 was col lected during the month of March. The Second district led with the largest collections ever reported at one time by any district in the county. The collections were dis tributed among the, thirteen dis tricts as follows: 1st, #359.25; 2nd, 1,110; 3rd, #725; 4th, #402; 5th, #328; (ith, #439.50; 7tli, #447.75; Haralson, #208.50; Hurricane, #123; Cedar Creek, #217; Panther Creek, #305.- 50; Grantville, #227.25; Turin, #219. Captain Nash’s chaingang report for March shows 34 negroes and 2 We give the Presbytery our best bow and greetings as they enter our gates. May their stay be at tended with pleasure and profit. Sincerely and fraternally, C. O’N. Martindale, Pastor Presbyterian Church. N. B.—Since the al>ove was placed in type, Hon. L. F. Living ston has announced the appoint ment of Dr. Theron H. Rice, of Atlanta, to preach the opening sermon at Presbytery. Death of Little Arnall. Katherine Complimentary to Two of the April Brides. Miss Emmie Young Conyers en tertained at dominos Monday af-1 te'r ol (-apt. and Mrs. Habersham Margaret Murphey and Evelyn ternoon in honor of Miss Alma (King. She is one ol the most no- Wright, gowned in the daintiest Salbide, whose wedding to Mr. j complished ami attractive young frocks of softest silk and lace, j Clarence Kestler was a beautiful ladies o! Newnan and has a host ol Next in order of procession came event of Wednesday evening, and j IrioiuIs and admirers in this city Mr. Kestler and his best man, Dr. j Miss Grace Farmor,whose wedding i*ind elsewhere. E. II. Bowman. The bride enter ed on the arm of her sister, Miss Ysabel Salbide. Site was a beauti ful bride in her princess gown of olga crepe with a deep yoke and to Mr. Jackson has been announc ed for the I 7th. The home was quite attractive with ferns and pot plants and a suggestion of the occasion was car- bertha of rose point lace. Thejriedout in the dainty score cards, tulle veil was fastened to her dark! lasing wedding bells, edged with brown hair with a spray of orange blossoms. Her exquisite bouquet was of bride’s roses and ferns tied with tulle. Miss Ysabel Salbide’s girlish beauty was brought out by a love ly dress of soft silk and lace. She carried an arm full of white carna tions. The impressive ceremony was green and gold. The highest score of the after noon was made by Miss Julia May Hackney, for which she received a 1 Kittle of toilet water and presented it to Miss Salbide. The two brides cut for the consolation—Miss Far mer making the lucky cut, receiv ed two beauty pins. Miss Martha Askew received the booby, a bas- performed by Dr. James Stacy in I ket filled with Easter rabbits Katherine, the winsome little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Arnall, Jr., died Wednesday morning at live o’clock. She was taken ill Monday afternoon; pneu monia developed,which caused her untimely death. The impressive funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. S. Hardaway Thursday morning in the presence of many sorrowing friends and relatives. Little Katherine, as pure a hu man flower as ever blossomed to gladden the hearts and home of fond parents, was three years old. The sweet mission of this pure young life was short, but her soul was attuned to the place God had given her to fill. The father and mother, who now feel that earth’s choicest treasure has been taken from them, will ever have the sweet memory of this precious the presence of seventy-five friends and relatives. Assisting Mrs. Salbide in receiv ing her guests were, Mrs. Will Wright, and Mrs. P. B. Mur phey, who were stylish in their pretty dresses of white silk and lace. A reception followed the cere mony, a delightful supper being served. The presents, which were num erous and handsome, were display ed in the hallway of the second lloor. Mrs. Kestler is an attractive young woman, much admired for her amiability of character and accomplishments. Mr. Kestler is a charming gen tleman personally, a successful business man and has won many friends since making his home in Newnan. Mr. and Mrs. Kestler have the best wishes of a host of friends. A delicious sweets course was served at the close of the game. Miss Conyers received her guests in a jaunty little white suit. Miss Salbide was becomingly gowned in an aeolcan crepe over pink silk, wearing a lovely bat with pink roses. Miss Farmer was stylish in gray skirt and the daintiest of lingerie waists. About fifty guests enjoyed Miss (buyers’ hospitality. Mr. Holmes is a sterling busi ness man of Knoxville. He is re spected and esteemed in the busi ness world and is popular socially. The Sam Soucl Club. Miss Mario Long was the de lightful hostess of the Sans Solid Club Friday afternoon. An inter esting game of dominos was follow ed by u delicious salad course, and the afternoon was spent most pleasantly. The next meeting will lie with Miss Eddie North, Friday after noon. \Yal and and the card white men in the gang. Expense . , ,, .. child to grow richer as the years account lor the month amounted to ^ ” #491.59. Cost ol feeding the con- The parents and other relatives victs, 12 cents per man per day. j have the sympathies of the entire Cost of feeding stock, 29 cents per | community in their sad aflliction. head per day. — Death of Miss Margaret Lati mer. Welcome to Atlanta Presby tery. Salmagundi Club. The Salmagundi Club met Fri day afternoon with Mrs. Irving ker. Tlie home was bright attractive with bowls of violets pot plants placed throughout reception rooms. The score ere post cards with amus ing verses. After several games of dominos, ! the first prize was awarded to Miss j Bessie Rowell a pretty pair of j silver scissors. 'The consolation j fell to Mrs. Alton Arnall -a dainty gold stick pin. Mrs. Will Arnold (received the booby—two pretty ; handkerchiefs. The delicious luncheon, eonsist- I ing of a salad course ami ices, was I served at smaller tables in the (diningroom and all the reception Miss Rae Lowe Hponclor came from Atlanta to spend Wednesday and Thursday with the home folks here, and leaves today for Augus ta, where she lias been honored with the position of organist and director of the choir of the First Baptist church, one of the fore most churches of that city. Among those entertaining next week for the April brides will bo Misses Kowena Turner and Mary I’arrott for Miss Frankie King. Miss Louise Reddy will entertain on Wednesday for Miss Cleta (/nil Man, whose wedding to Mr. Harry Cleveland, of Elbcrton, occurs April J7th. Miss Julia Robinson, one of Ncwnan’s most estimable women, who has been sick for several months, has been in a critical con dition during the past two weeks. But little hope lor her recovery is entertained by her family ami friends. Miss Edna Frederick,the charm ing guest of Mrs. Sam Banks, leaves Friday for her home in Marshall villc. Miss Frederick’s presence in the city has been the occasion of several charming social affairs. IMans have been drawn for New nan’s union passenger station, to be erected at the railroad junction by the Atlanta and West Point and Central railroads. These plans were submitted to the City Council last Monday night by oili- eials of the A. it W. R. who ex plained that this road contemplates an expenditure of #50,000 to #50, 000 in Newnan this year for im provements. These will include greatly increased trackage in the city limits, a new freight depot and the A. it vV. R’s. portion of Uie cost of the union depot. The new depot will lie a hand some structure, to cost about #25, 000. It will be 120 feet square, of the most modern construction throughout, and furnished in an elegant manner. Many improvements contemplat ed by the A. &. W. R. have not been publicly discussed, but Rres ident Wickcrshum is authority for tho stutinent that his road has great things in store for Newnan. And it does look that way at the present writing. The A. & W. I*, ofllcials spent Monday night and Tuesday morn ing here and viewed the site of the proposed passenger station and other points where improvements will lie made. In this party were the following named well known railroad men: C. A. Wickersham, President and General Manager; M. M. A ns- ley, G. F. A.; W. H. Smith, Fit. Claim Agent; W. N. Cox, Superin tendent; F. G. Bennett, Track Hu perintendent; O. T. Nelson, Road- master; II. Hieb, Chief Engineer; J. R. Billups, G. R. A. Col.H. C. Dunlap, Commissioner in charge of the Georgia Bureau of Industry and Immigration, was also a mem ber of the party. Killing in the Seventh. Miss Sophie Latimer, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Duke and Mrs. Kit Kob- Miss Margaret Latimer passed Next Tuesday night at 7:30 away last Friday at the residence o’clock the Presbytery of Atlanta of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Murphey in meets in the Newnan Presbyterian I this city, after an illness lasting Church. The Presbytery covers j some time, at the age of about 65 the counties of Haralson, Carroll, years The funeral service occur- Douglas, Campbell, Heard, Rand- red Saturday morning at the olph, Troup, Meriwether, Upson, Methodist church, being conduct- Pike, Spalding, Fayette, Fulton, ed by Dr. J. W. Quillian, assisted DeKalb, Clayton, Henry, Butts, by Dr. James Stacy and Rev. W. Monroe, Newton, Rockdale, Gwin- J. Cotter. nett and Walton. ! Miss Latimer was a noble,Chris- The Presbyterian system of tian woman,whose life was a hless- church government being a repre- ing to relatives, triends,the church sentative one, there will be from and to all with whom she was as- 55 to 75 ministers and ruling el-; sociated. She was a member of j table were lovely, and all the de- ders present. The last Moderator the Methodist church for 44 years. | tails of the pretty affair were of of the Presbytery is Hon. Lon F. Her sister, Miss Sophy Latimer, | the same delicate color. The place Livingston, a ruling elder of Beth- of Palmetto, and her brother, Rev. j cards were heart-shaped, any Church; and, as is customary Arthur Latimer, of Rome, are her i with when the presiding officer is a Rul- nearest surviving relatives. She guest in gold letters, ing Elder, he will designate some J was an aunt of Mis. W. J. minister of the body to preach the, phey. Miss Kate Snead Entertained. Miss Alma Salbide was paid a beautiful compliment last Friday evening, being the guest of honor at a lovely party given by Miss Kate: Snead. The parlor and reception hall were artistically decorated in pot j apartments. The guests grouped inson, of Palmetto, came down to plants and a profusion pink hearts I themselves informally and spent a attend the funeral of Miss Mar- on the mantles and curtains. rbe l delightful afternoon. garct Latimer. flowers used for the occasion were i ....... ...i Mrs. II. A. Hall and Mrs. 1. S. pnik-that being the prevailing j Tn, Tw«l„. I, W l will entertain the Salma- L °Mitts Snead received her guettta The Twelve tn* with Mis. Mike: Ji Unit at the lernter’t. heme Powell Haturday afternoon. j the afternoon of April 12tn. Several games of dominos werej Mrs. Rani Reniston has as her wearing a stylish frock of pink, elaborately trimmed with lace. Miss Salbide’s becoming gown was a pearl gray aeolean crepe over pink silk, with the trimmings in rose point lace. The guests were invited in the (lining room, where a delightful hot supper of several courses was served. The decorations of the room. The remainder of the after noon was delightfully spent in conversation. The next meeting will be with Mrs. U. O. Jones Friday afternoon, A pril the 5th. Mur- played, alter which a tempting tem mother, Mrs. Fisher, luncheon was served in the dining ai|(1 Mrs. Carl Fisher and young son, Lawrence, of Atlanta. ■ Mrs. L. L. Scarborough, of An niston, Ala., arrived last Saturday on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rigdon Simms. Mrs. George Coates and Sarah Coates, of Atlanta, Sunday and Monday with M Mrs. R. B. Murphey. Miss Belle Morris and Mr ris, of Atlanta, came down of M iss Burpee. In a fight in the Seventh district last Saturday, between ivvo white nice, Jim Harrison was fatally in jured by Juke Haynes and died from the effects of his injuries last Tuesday. Harrison was Haynes’ father-in-law. Sheriff Brown, Coroner Broadwater and Dr. Rod dy, assisted by a jury composed of (j. K. Jenkins, S. S. Cochran,hM. D. Thurmond, T. L. Landers, R. J. L. Winkles and Mr. Houston, investigated the case. Evidence produced at the inquest indicated that the two men, who are suppos ed to have been drinking, quarrel ed and fought and that Harrison received injuries in the fight which caused his death. Haynes left the county after the difficulty and has not been appre hended. Haralson High School. Euchre Club. The Euchre Club met with Mrs. edged Alters ilertel Tuesdaj afternoon, old and the name of each Two tables of euchre was enjoyed. The score cards were miniature After supper Miss Emmie Young scenes, heart-shaped and tied with tend the funeral Conyers received the prize, a box yellow ribbons. Mrs. Barrow and The following pupils of Haral son High School made a general average of 90 per cent in their stu dies, including deportment, for the month of March: Everett Rawls, Walter Calla han, Jewel Brandenburg, Wallace Gray, Ruby Taylor, Sadie Rawls, Willie Addy, Lois Counts, Evelyn Brandenburg, Frank Garrison, Earl Thompson, Bessie Thompson, Estelle Addy, Mary Rope, Mamye Foster, Nellie Hutch inson. F. Roy Ai.mon, Rrin. Miss spent . and Mor-1 Mrs. Miller and daughter,'of AL- to at-' lanta, are boarding in Newnan and Jennie rooming at the residence of Hon. I W. B. Orr.