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NEWNAN VOL. VII. NEWNAN, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1906. NO. 6 f You are Looking for Bargains, Trade, with the Merchants who Use “The News.” R. G. A. NUNNAI1Y I OUT OF THE RACE. swnan Minister Quits the Race for Governor Be cause of Executive Committee’s Rules. Dr. Taylor Defeated Bion Williams. >r. G. A. Nunnally,of Newnan, withdrawn from the race for Democratic nomination for •nor of Georgia. Nunnally’s statement of his uwal was given to the At- lily papers Thursday after- mi the news spread rapidly •nan. Just before the News io press a representative of paper interviewed l)r. Nun- , and received confirmation of statement that lie had witli- n from the gubernatorial eon- 4>r. Nunnally informed the News’ representative that his rea son for quitting the race was based (on a rule adopted at the recent meeting of the State Executive Committee. He expected the Com mittee would decide to give each candidate representation in the convention on the basis of number of votes received in each county. This plan, he claims, would have given him representation and a fighting chance in the convention The rule adopted by the Commit [ tee, giving all the delegates to the I candidate receiving the highest number of votes in each county, i Dr. Nunnally believes effectually [destroyed his chances for receiving 'the nomination. In the primary held in Meri wether county last week Dr. J. W. Taylor, of Luthersville, was nomi nated ns the Democratic candidate for State Senator in the 36th Dis trict. He defeated Bion Williams, of Woodbury, by a majority of 45 votes. Dr. Taylor is one of the best known and most popular gentle men in this section of Georgia, and his nomination will doubtless be approved by all the voters of the 1 Hstriet. Notice to Good Samaritans. There will be a meeting of the Order of Good Samaritans at Ma sonic Temple Tuesday evening ay 211th, HKM). The meeting 'will be held under the auspices of Newnan Chapter, No. 34, R. A. M., and all member’s as well as the wives, widows, mothers, and un married daughters and sisters of Royal Arch Masons are invited to attend. The ladies will have en tire charge of the program and re freshments, and the following committees are hereby named: Refreshments—Mrs. E. D. Fouse, Mrs. N. B. Hudson, Mrs. Mamie Johnson, Miss Helen Long, Miss Lizzie Arnold. Music and Pro- gram—Mrs. Mamie Thompson, Mrs. Clarence Kestler, Miss Mary teoodrum. The first named com Inittee will meet with Mrs. Fouse, the chairman, at her home on Bpring street, Monday afternoon, May 21, at 4 o’clock. The com mittee on program are already ar ranging their work, and the oc casion will be among the pleas antest the order has ever had. P. T. McCutchen, H. P. Newnan Chapter No. 34. Surviving Comrades Honor Memory of Major W. W. Thomas. At a called meeting of Coweta Camp, No. 1161, U. C. V., Tues day morning, a committee compos ed of W. J. Ransom, J. I). Simms and R. T. Carpenter was appointed to draft resolutions upon the death of Major W. W. Thomas. The committee reported the following resolutions: Whereas, Death has again in vaded our rapidly diminishing ranks and removed from the acti vities of life our friend and com rade, Major W. W. Thomas; and Whereas, we regard this dis pensation as a solemn reminder that we, too, shall soon “paw over the river and rest under the shade of the trees;” Therefore, be it Resolved, That in the death of our comrade, Coweta Camp, No 1161, mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished members—dis tiuguished alike in peace and in war—and that, remembering his glorious refcord as a soldier of the Confederacy, we honor his memory and grieve with his afflicted ones in their deep affliction. Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this Camp, and that a copy be sent the family as an expression of our sympathy in their distress and bereavement. J. B. Goodwyn, John E. Robinson, Commander. Acting Adjutant. Picnic Excursion. That Local Tax Law. The constitutionality of the re- * cent school law has been much dis cussed in the papers, but I am in formed that the point raised per- : tain s to rural districts containing incorporated towns, with incor porated school systems. So it would seem to be well for rural dist ricts that contemplate incor- porating their school districts, not to hesitate on account of this dis- i cussion. A. 8. Jones. ■ Turin. Ga. r The Junior Order United Ameri can Mechanics, of Newnan, will run an excursion to Grant Park on Saturday, May 26. Everybody is invited to go with them and have a good time. Perfect order will be kept. Dinner will be served on the grounds, and everybody is ex pected to carry a basket. Train will leave Newnan not later than 7:60 a. m., and return ing leaves Atlanta Terminal Sta tion atop. m. The rate for ad ults will be 75c, and children un der 12 years, 40c. The following gentlemen consti tute the committee on arrange ments: F. M. Bryant, R. F. Beck, Ota Parketon, (’. A. Merck and J. Stewart Cole. Tickets are on sale at C. P. Stephens & Co., R. I). Cole Mfg. Co’s, office, and by O. L. Byram, Roscoi;, Ga. Get your tickets early. HAPPENINGS in society Salmagundi Club- Mrs. P. B. Murphey entertained the members of the Salmagundi Club delightfully Tuesday after noon. Tables were placed on the attractive porch, which was closed in with Japanese screens. Ferns and lovely vases of pink roses gave an alfresco effect to the piaz za, and the airy frooks of the guests made a pretty picture. Mrs. Murphey received her guests gowned in a silk mull, sprayed with pink flowers and trimmed in quantities of Valen ciennes lace. A dainty little cut glass puff ln>x, given as first prize, was won bv Mix. Mamie Johnson after an Mr. and Mrs. Murph, from Marshallville, are the guests of their daughter. Mi\ Sam Banks. Miss Virginia Jones, of Oxford, Miss., is expected to return next week with Miss Lueile Thompson. Miss Luc\ Beck, of Griffin, will Major \Y. \V. Thomas, one of Coweta's oldest and most dis tinguished citizens, died at his home in this city last Monday morning at an early hour, alter being sick only a few days. A few days prior to his death he was caught in a rain storm out at his be the guest of Miss Belle Vernon ^jirm in the Sixth District, and the 1 *' 1 ‘ '"soaking received resulted in pneu monia, which caused his death. King for several days next week" Miss Pauline Harris, of Carroll ton, is expected Friday us the guest of Miss Nolie Lou Walton. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Norris an nounce the birth of a son, Tues day, Maj 15th. Mrs. Mike Powell left Wednes day for a visit to relatives in At lanta. interesting game of do inos; and the consolation, a beautiful gauze j Mrs. Gordon Leo arrived Thurs- fan with ivory sticks, fell to Miss I day on a visit to Mrs. W. B. Prin- Lizzie Arnold. Delicious refresh- gle. ments wore served at the close of the game. Sermon to Red Men. Those present were Mesdames Mike Powell, Sam Banks, W. B. Dr. J. W. Quilliau delivered u Pringle, Ella Leverett, \V. A. sermon to the Ued Men of Wahoo Turner, J. T. Kirby, Clarence Tribe, No. 46, at the First Metho- KesUer, Wade Dent, N. E. Powel, dist church last Sunday morning. T. S. Parrott, J. T, Kirby, Irving I He preached to a crowded house Walker, Will Wright;Misses Belle and delivered a most impressive Vernon Kingf, Linda Simril, Maryland inspiring discourse. Goodrum, Lizzie Arnold and Ina The Red Men, about 75 strong, Kirby. made u splendid showing, arrayed _! in their regulia and in line of march to and from their hall and the church. Excellent music was rendered Camping Party. A most delightful affair of next week will be a camping party of| for the occasioil by the Methodist young ladies and young men at, composed of Mr. T. M. Wynn’s Pond, which will be com- Uoodrum> Mr> H 8 . M rs. I J. E. Dent. Mrs. Mayine Thump j son and Miss Nelie Lou Walton, j A feature of the musical program 1 was a solo rendered in an impres | sive manner by Mr. Goodrum. At the conclusion of the sermon prayer was offered by Rev. W.J. posed of Misses*Belle Vernon King, Lucy Beck, of Griffin, Lueile Thompson, Virginia Jones of Ox ford, Sadie May Powel, Katie Arnall, Bessie Powell, Virginia Freeman, Julia May Hackney, Nettie Orr and Kate Snead; Mes srs. Cliff Glover, John Faver, Frank Hughes, Will Hughes, J. Littleton Jones, I. N. Orr, Alvan Freeman, Frank Lee, Bob Orr, Rawson Dent, Jack Powell and Dr. Emerson Weems. The party leaving Newnan Mon day afternoon and returning Wed nesday afternoon, will be chaper oned by Mr. and Mrs. Geofge Wynn and Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Sutherland. Cotter and at conclusion of the service Rev. F. G. Hughes pro nonneed the benediction. Judge R. W. Freeman Sick. Mr. and Mrs. Wade Dent enter tained most delightfully last Fri day at a family dinner party. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Kirby, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Powel, Mr. and Mrs. D. 'I'. Man- get, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. DentjMrs. E. S. Dent and Mr. Rawson Dent. Miss Jessie Bohannon entertain ed a number of her school class at a spend-the-day party Saturday, at her pretty home in the country. Every minute of the day was great ly enjoyed by the young guests. Mr. and Mrs. Irving Walker and Miss Julia May Hackney will leave the early part of June for a months Judge R. W. Freeman is quite sick at his home in Newnan, where he has been since last Monday when he was forced to leave his court in LaGrange and return to his home. He is suffering from a bilious attack, but will be well again in a few days. Judge L. S. Roane, of Fairburn, went down to LaGrangc Tuesday morning and is acting for Judge Freeman in Troup Superior Court. Major W. W. Thomas Passes PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLOSE IN JUNE. Outline of Commencement Exercises of the Public Schools, Beginning June Fourth. P. T. McCutchen Honored by Masons. Messrs. P. T. McCutchen and J. J. Keith represented Newnan Ma sons in Columbus this week at the Fourth District Convention. In the election of officers of the Con vention Mr. McCutchen was sig- nimy honored by being elected Worshipful Master. Next meeting of the Convention will be in Carrollton on the second 907. W. H. Alsabrook Improving. stay in New York City, visiting Niagara Falls and other points of j Wednesday in July interest on their return. ’ The Central Baptist Sunday Correspondent’s School enjoyed a delightful outing < H. Alsabrook, who has been | at Pearl Spring Park last Friday. The correspondents in Hot Springs for six Picnic. W. C. T. U. Meeting. Next Monday afternoon at 3:30 is the regular time for the Wo man’s Christian Temperance Union to meet. The Library assembly room is the place. Hope every member who possibly (an will at tend and bring as many others as possible. Mrs. J. H. Summers, Cor. Secretary. \Y quite ill weeks past, is convalescing nicely and unless there is a relapse his attending physician,Dr. Millstead, thinks he may be able to return home in course of a week or two. —Atlanta Constitution. Mr. Alsabrook is a brother of Bailiff J. T. and Mr. L. A . Alsa brook, of Newnan. His friends in this city will lx: pleased to hecr of the improvement in his condition. Mrs. Habersham King and daughter, Miss Rhea, are in Sa vannah where they will spend the summer with relatives. of the < ar il was an ideal day for a picnic! roll Free Press will picnic at Sim-j and quite a large crowd was pres- onion's mill on May JOth. The j wit. News editor acknowledges the re-1 Mrs. Scarborough and little son, ^ o( a " iMviUltio “ fo i, ' , il 8 ut,st from Anniston, Ala., are expected | ^ P^ant affair, and regrets soon to visit her father, Mr. J. Pope Jones, and family at River side. ! ————— Dr. Quilhan m Hogans ville. til at lie will I hi the invitation. unable to accept A If hough more than 85 years of age, Major Thomas enjoyed re markably good health up to the time of his fatal illness and was extremely alert and vigorous for a man of his years. The funeral and burial of Major Thomas occurred Tuesday. A service was conducted in the Methodist church and was in charge of Dr. J. W. Qiiillian. Dr. Quillian, Dr. G. A. Nunnally and Dr. James Stacy spoke feelingly and appreciatively of the life, la- Inns and character of the deceased. The interment was in the city cemetery. Major Thomas was not a mem- lH*r of any church, but was the son of a Methodist minister and was u Methodist in iiis denomina tional preferences. His father was Rev. Edward Loyd Thomas. Major Thomas was born at Sal em, Glarke county, Dec. 17, 1820. He was educated at Emory Col lege and graduated in 1843, being u memlier of the second class of graduates of tliut institution. Af ter his graduation he w as for some time Professor of Mathematics at Emory College, and w as a school teacher in Walton and Harris counties. lb* removed to Coweta county several years before the war between the States and prac ticed law until the lieginuiiig of that struggle. He married in this county—his wife laiiug Miss Ann E. Stokes. Major Thomas’ career in the Confederate army was a record of bravery and gallantry which is a priceless legacy to his descend ants. He enlisted as a private in Phillips’ Legion and rose success ivcly to tlie rank of Lieutenant, Captain and Major. His brothers, Gen. E. L. Thomas and Cols. Lovie 1’. and Henry Thomas, were distinguished Confederate officers; and the brothers become widely know n as four of the bravest and best men of the flower of Southern soldiery. Major Thomas served under Generals J. E. B. Stuart, Wade Hampton and P. M. B. Young. Major Thomas was elected to the Legislature from this county in IK76 and again in 181)5, and served with distinction in that body. Major Thomas was a mail of uncon querable will, unchanging convic- 1 Lions and indomitable courage; bid I was gentle in manner, pleasant, in address and was one who loved the pursuits of peace more than the fortunes of war. He was a kind and constant neighbor and friend, and flic most beautiful monument to his deeds and character is that already erected in the memories of his comrades, friends and neigh bors, who knew him well and es teemed and loved him. Major Thomas is survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter and oth er relatives. His sons are Messrs. W. M. Thomas, of Newnan, and E. L. Thomas, of Tallapoosa. Mrs. Joseph Aycock, of Carrollton, is his daughter. The dosing exercises of the Newnan Public Schools begin June llh, and continue through June 8th. The outline of the program is as follows: Monday morning, June 4th,pub lic examination in all the grades. Tuesday morning, June 5th,pub lic examinations. Wednesday morning, June 6th, literary exercises, and awarding of promotion cards in all grades. The grades are dismissed on this day. Wednesday evening at the Au ditorium, annual contest in origi mil speaking by representatives of the Stephens Debating Society of the Boys’ High School, for medal given by Mayor A. R, Burdett. The following are the contestants: Stanford Arnold, Stacy Cape is, Bradley Davis, Tlico Davis, Rich ard Hardaway, Ray Crane, Bill Joe Nunnally and Rawson Stewart. Thursday evening Mrs. Peavy’s music class will give its annual concert at Auditorium. Friday evening the graduating class receive their diplomas. The address on this occasion will 1st delivered by Rev. W. I). Upshaw, of Atlanta. The members of the class are as follows: Full course—Cary Treadaway, first honor; Bradley Davis and Mary Milner, second honor; Mil dred Powel, honorable mention; Mary Fox Camp, Richard Ilarda way and Rawson Stewart. Elec tive course—Christine Arnold, Jewel Faver, Stacy Capers, and Frank Orr. Notices of Local Legislation. At the next mooting of the Gen eral Assembly of Georgia a bill will Ik* introduced as follows: “A bill entitled An Act to incorporate the City of Senoia, in the County of Coweta, and proscribe its limits; to provide for a Mayor and Conn oilmen and the officers of said city, and to prescribe their powers, duties und the manner of their election, to declare and define the police powers of said city, to pro vide that all valid, legal contracts heretofore entered into by the cor porate authorities of the town of Senoia shall la* good and valid for or against the City of Sonoia, and that all property now held and owned by the town of Senoia shall lx* and become the property of the City of Senoia,” and for other purposes. A. If. FUJOJCMAN, Attorney for Senoia. At tin* next meeting of the Gen eral Assembly of Georgia, A bill will lx* introduced as follows: A bill entitled, An Act to create a now charter for the City of New nan, in the County of Coweta. A. ii. Freeman, City Attorney. Negro Escaped from Gang. Mrs. Sam Hili and little son Hamilton, have returned from aj | )r . ,j. w. Quillian will deliver delightliil visit to Mrs. M. b. commencement sermon in Brim berry, at < amilla, Ga. Hogansville next Sunday, and his bankruptcy with Mrs. J. H. Summers is in Allan-1 pulpit at the First Methodist j United States cqnrt. Howard Connally, a Fulton county negro who was serving his sentence in the Coweta county chaingang, made his escape last Tuesday. It is said that a negro woman smuggled to him a suit of citizens’ clothing and lie exchang ed his stripes for that garb. Dis guised in that way he eluded his 1 " 1 guard and effected his escape. J. M. Stallings, of GrantvilJe, j The County Commissioners oflei Coweta county,a merchant, yestn #50 reward for capture of Connal- (lay filed a voluntary petition in ly and his return to the chaingang. the clerk of the The Jiabili- The Newnan Market it ice Co. is ta for a stay of several days and is I church in this city will be occupied ! tics shown in the petition are serving native beef to its patrons, attending the Torrey-Alexander j by Itev. VV. A. Parks, of Whites-. #5J9.25, while* the assets arc* given j It delights every housekeeper and meetings. I burg. 1 at 610.25.—Atlanta Constitution.' cook. All orders filled promptly.