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THE NEWNAN NEWS.
VOL. \ Ordinary A Oflii
NEWNAN, GEORGIA, FRIDAY. JULY 6, 1906.
NO. 13
Chautauqua will be the Great Summer Event in this City, July 29th to August 3rd.
NATIONAL BANK
TO BE ESTABLISHED
“Manufacturers’ National”
Bank Will be Established
in Newnan this Fall.
Negro Woman Killed.
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Newnan’s fourth bank ami third
national bank will be opened for
business this fall. The promoters
of the new enterprise, who are
prominent capitalists and business
men of this city, have arranged all
the preliminary details and select
ed a name for the bank, which
which be known as the “Manu
facturers’ National.”
This bank will be capitalized at
$60,000, and every dollar of the
stock has already been subscribed.
In fact, the promotel’s say they
could easily place twice as much
stock as they will have to distri
bute; and in order to allow a wider
distribution of the stock, some of
the stockholders will take much
less than they first contemplated
taking.
The promotel’s and chief stock
holders of the “Manufacturers’
National” are the following named
gentlemen: Messrs. I*. L. Suther
land, W. B. Orr, H. H. and N. L.
North, T. G. Farmer, H. G. Glover
and It. 1). (’ole, Jr. A number of
other citizens will take stock in
the enterprise when the final or
ganization is perfected. No direc
tors or officers have yet been elect
ed.
The new bank will be located in
the building at the corner of Fast
Broad and Greenville streets, now
occupied as a grocery store by J.
T. Swint. About Sept. 15th the
work of overhauling this building
will lie commenced and it will be
transformed into the handsomest
bank building in the city. The
building is the property of T. P.
Zellars, of Palmetto.
The new bank will be controlled
and directed by some of Newnan’s
most successful business men, and
it ought to succeed from the start.
The stockholders have great faith
in the enterprise and are planning
to make the “Manufacturers’ Na
tional” one of Newnan’s most
solid financial institutions.
R. C. Dews Found Dead in the
Central City.
K. C. Dews, a young man about
30 years of age, a former resident
of Newnan and brother of George
Dews of this place, was found dead
Thursday morning in a secluded
spot near North Macon Park. It
is supposed he suicided, as the cir
cumstances point to that end. Mr.
Dews was last seen on June 28th
and had been missing since that
date. No cause is assigned for the
rash act, as the deceased was a re
spected and successful business
man. He had removed to Macon
recently from Atlanta, and was
manager for a phonograph compa
ny. His wife and child remained
iD Decatur and it was supposed he
had gone there when he was miss
ed from his business.
A letter, presumably addressed
to Dews’ wife, was found on the
badly decomposed laxly. It stated
that he wanted her and the child
to have his life insurance money,
amounting to $5,000.
When notified of his brother’s
death, George Dews of this city
left immediately for Macon.
Acting in accordance with in
structions from the postoflfice de
partment. Mrs. W. Y. Atkinson
has named three carriers for city
delivery in Newnan. The three
carriers were
of those who passed at the recent
examination held for this purpose
in this city, and they are the three
men who made the highest aver
ages among the number who suc
cessfully passed the examination.
The gentlemen selected are Nick
Some of the city’s young men
celebrated the Fourth by giving a
straw ride, complimentary to
Misses Dixon, Met Tory, Carpen-j
•lected from the list Um ' !n " 1 downing, who are among
the attractive visitors in Newnan
at present. The party was chap
eroned by Mr. I. N. Orr, Jr., and
Miss liiieile Thompson. In addi-1
tion to the visitors, the following
named young people composed the
party: Woodie Barr, Bawson
Wood, for route number one; John j Stewart, 1 aim age White. Kichard
R. (’ox, for number two; Joseph
Taylor, for number three. Mr.
Wood is at present R. F. D. car
rier No. I; Mr. ('ox lives at Mad
ras; Mr. Taylor resides at the New
nan cotton mills.
Mr. Wood’s substitute is J. W.
Willcoxon, Jr., who will succeed
Hardaway, Frank Orr, FI gin Shil
lings, John Robert Orr, Bradley
Davis. Hugh Buchanan, Oliver
expected home in a few days from
Atlanta, where they have been ill
at a sanatarium.
Miss Lizzie Arnold entertained
several couples most delightfully
at Bridge Friday evening. After
an enthusiastic game,a very tempt
ing luncheon was served.
- Miss Grace Davis entertained
several friends at a picnic at Min
eral Spring last Friday, compli
mentary to her guest, Miss Willie
Kate Williams, of Barnesville.
Mrs. G. W. Holmes, aceompun
ied by her little grand-daughter,
Hattie Scotland Martha John
son, two negro women living on
Mr. Joe Wy nn’s plantation, engag
ed in a light last, Sunday morning.
The Scott woman tried to use an
ax on the Johnson negro and the
latter shot the former dead with a
pistol. SheriIV Brown went out
and arrested Martha and locked
her up. On Tuesday she was ar
raigned before Justice Swint, who
decided that the killing was justi
fiable and discharged the prisoner.
PLAN FOR HANDLING
THE COTTON CROP
W. A. Brannon Announces
New Plan for Regulating
Price of South's Staple.
Davis, Paul Orr, J. H. Russell, J Virginia Dickson, left Thursday
Albert Quillian; Misses Lois Flcm- for Rome, after a pleasant visit to
ing, Alma Kirby, Mildred Powel, Mrs. Jack Powell.
Annie Goodwin, Louise Gearreld,
Mary Fox (’amp, Finily Wright,
him as R. F. D. carrier, should he[ MBium Atkinson, Lutie Powell,
desire the position. I The Fourth of July was cele-
No substitute city carrier has \ brated by several outings and pic-
been named. Those who passed
the examination do not seem to de
sire this position; but it is right in
line for promotion, as the substi
tute stands first on the list of
eligibles for city carrier.
There were twenty-six appli
cants for city carriers’ position,
only eleven of whom succeeded in
making the minimum average re
quired by the civil service rules,
viz: Alvan N. Wood, Fdward A.
Stephens, Win. D. Morgan, Jos.
F. Taylor, Arthur T. Baker, Luth
er P. Taylor, Glenn P. Wilkinson,
Robt. H. Morelund. (colored),
Welcome F. Leigh,(colored ),New
nan; John B. Cox, Madras; Win.
F. ('. Linch, Turin.
Since the above article was plac
ed in type Fdward A. Stephens,
one of the young men who passed
the required examination, has ac
cepted the substitute carrier’s po
sition.
Contest for City Court Solic
itor.
The contest for the position of
Solicitor of < 'ity (Joint of Newnan,
which is now being waged between
Solicitor W. G. Post and Attorney
W. L. Stallings, is arousing consid
erable interest. Col. Stallings is
making an earnest effort to secure
tin* appointment, and Col. Post is
equally determined in seeking re-
Mrs. A. 11. Bohannon left Tues
day afternoon fof a visit to rela
tives in Texas. She was accom
panied by Mrs. Lee Bohannon, of
Grantville.
Miss Annie Anderson arrived
Saturday afternoon from Bartow,
Fla., and will be with Mrs. Cleve
land Kinnard the remainder of the
summer.
nics among the young people.
One very informal and jolly party
left the city early in the afternoon
and returned by moonlight. Row
ing, fishing and other sports were
enjoyed until the delightful lunch- i
eon was served under the shade of ^ r * an< * ^''s. " • *’• *<carreld
the large oak trees. Those com-!^ avu burned to the city and are
posing the party were, Mr. and j a ^ home to their friends at < ol. h.
Mrs. W. D. Dent, Messrs. Dudley j 8 * Loftln ’ s 0,1 <Dct-.ivillo
Dixand John Gonzales,of Atlanta; ^I'eet.
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Fisher, Mr. | Miss Fannie Mae Baker, of
and Mrs. J. T. Kirby, Mr. and | Gadsden, Ala., arrived Thursday
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Sanders Gibson, Mr.
N. F. Powel and Mr
J. E. Dent.
A bright assemblage of bridge
players met with Miss Annie Pow
ell Wednesday evening and en
joyed an enthusiastic game. Mrs.
Pringle won the ladies prize—a
lovely piece of neckwear, and Mr.
Frank Stevens received the gentle
mans prize. After the guinea de
licious salad course was served at
the card tables. It was a delight
ful small event of the week and
enjoyed by Misses Emma Potts,
Nolle Potts, Lizzie Arnold; Messrs.
Bob Young, Frank Stephens, T. F.
guest of Misses Susie
Linda Simril for two
and to be the
and Barr and
weeks.
Mrs. S. C. Hill, Mrs. Colquitt
Carter and little son are expected
in a few days to spend the remain
der of the summer in Newnan.
Mr. and Mrs. ('. L. Lawton have
returned to Atlanta, after spend
ing several days as the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. A. II. Nunnally.
Miss Bettie Quinn left last week
for her home in Washington, Ga.,
after a delightful visit to her sis
ter, Mrs. Herndon Murray.
Miss Helen Long, accompanied
Rawls and R. S. Stanford; Mr. and by Mr. Roland Long, left Satur-
Mrs. N. F. Powel, Mr. and Mrs. day for Hot Springs, Ark., where
W. S. Dent and Mr. and Mrs. W. they will spend some time.
B. Pringle. i Mrs. Mattie Thomas and Mrs.
Miss Ruth Cole was paid a pret-1 W. C. Fllis and little daughter, of
ty compliment Tuesday evening by: Union Springs, Ala., are visiting
Mr. and Mrs. I,. B. Mann, at their relatives in Newnan.
Fine Crop of Wheat.
One of the best crops of wheat
and largest yields per acre that has
been brought to the attention of
the News this season was that
raised on Mr. I. P. Bradley’s farm
in the Third District. From 17
acres he had 385 1-2 bushels
threshed; an average yield of near
ly 23 bushels per acre.
appointment to the position. The T HU > nome on .iucksoii nneei, ]v{ rM . Tom Martin and children
friends of both gentlemen are ae-1 " * ien S * 1L ‘ « as t he guest ol honor | lilV( . returned home, after a pleas
tively interested in their behalf, j at 11 delightful entertainment. a „t, visit in Florence, S. ('., and at
Solicitor Post is serving his firsti Eight couples ol congenial friends Wijjrhtsville Beach,
term and seeks endorsement on his we,e l ,l < “ s, ‘ 1| t and the evening was
official record. As far as the News j e, U°y e, f by Miss ( ole giving some
is aware he has made an able, elli-j °* * iei swt! ‘*h‘st vocal selections. .
Later in the evening a delicious Bay, which occurred m Carrollton
luncheon was served. 1 last K,i(Ja y mo > «»ing.
— - - Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Merck, of
Miss Helen Long
funeral of her aunt
attended the
, Mrs. Belle
cient and satisfactory officer. He
is one of Newnan’s representative
citizens, a successful attorney and
business man.
Col. Stallings is one of the best
known and most popular members
of the New nan bar, and is well
qualified and equipped to fill the
position he is seeking. He is clerk
of the Board of County Commis
sioners and Chairman of the Coun
ty Democratic Executive Commit
tee, and has been prominently
identified with the legal, political
and public interests of Coweta
County for a number of years.
Misses Fula Leverett and Geor- j
gia Atkinson were the pretty little ! Covington, Ga., are visiting the
hostesses at a delightful entertain-! fon,HM ’ H brother and wife, Mr.and
ment given Tuesday evening a t j Mrs. O. A. Merck,
the home of the former. The time ' The friends of ('apt. 'I'. W. Pow-
was most happily spent m playing el will regret to learn that he has
games. Later in the evening a been confined at home several
very refreshing course was served, j weeks by illness.
Quite a number of their little
friends were present.
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth
Virginia Jamison to I*rof. Edward
T. Holmes, which occurred in Bir-
Mr. Pringle Hume, of Charles
ton, S. C., will arrive Saturday to
visit the family of his uncle, Mr.
W. B. Pringle.
Cotton Statistics.
Newnan’s total cotton receipts
this season up to July 1st amount
ed to 15,860 bales, as against 15,-
537 bales received up to same date
last season. Stock on hand this
season on above date was 2,076,
bales. Last year stock amounted i 0 ^ y° m, £ people; most all of whom
to only 840 bales. June receipts | are U8 ^ out of school. J he house
this year were 26 bales. June re-
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Downing,
mingham last Thursday evening, j of Co lumbus, are on a visit to the
will be of interest to the News’ 1
readers, as Miss Jamison has visit
ed Newnan on several occasions,
being the popular guest of Miss
Dorothy Burpee.
Miss Annie Goodwin entertain
ed at a delightful reception Mon
day evening a congenial party
ceipts last year were 83 bales.
Messrs. John Gonzales and Dud
ley Dix, of Atlanta, spent the
Fourth as guests of Mr. W. S.
Dent.
•was simply and tastefully decorat
ed with foliage and cut floweas. A
delicious luncheon was served the
latter part of the evening.
latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.
W. T. Gibson.
Mrs. I. P. Quinn, of Washing
ton, Ga., is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Herndon Murray, on Wash
ington Street.
Miss Willie Kate Williams, of
Barnesville, has been the guest of
Miss Grace Davis during the past
two weeks.
Misses Corine and Marguerite
Hester, of Atlanta, are the popu
lar guests of Miss Margaret Peavy.
The many friends of Miss Katie Miss Christine A rnold will eu-
Arnall and Mrs. W. C. Wright I tertain the Hans Souci Club Friday
will be delighted to learn they are night at her home on Jackson St.
Miss Pearl White, who had been
visiting Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Merck,
has returned to her home in At
lanta.
Miss Jennie Hardaway is ex
pecting as her guest this week,
Miss (’amelia Brooks, of Oxford,
N. C.
Mr. Heard Dentandlittledaugh-
ter, Louise, of Atlanta, spent Sun
day the guests of Mrs. F. S. Dent.
Messrs. Meriwether and Hugh
Hackney came down Saturday to
spend Sunday with the home folks.
Mrs. I. C. McCrory, from Col
lege Park, is visiting her parents,
Cupt. and Mrs. J. J. Good rum.
Mrs. J . W. Spence, of Barnes
ville, is visiting at the home of her
son, Alderman W. W. Spence,
Misses Kate Snead and Emmie
Young Conyers have returned
from Borden-Wheeler Springs.
Mrs. Alton Arnull spent several
days in Atlanta last week visiting
her sister, Miss Katie A mail.
Mrs. John Z. Lawshe and little
daughter, Martha, of Atlanta, are
visiting Mrs. Mattie Strickland.
Miss Dorothy Burpee left Satur
day for a visit to relatives in At
lanta and Borden Springs.
Mrs. S. W. Murray has returned
from a visit to her daughter, Mrs.
Price Wooley, of Atlanta.
Mr. R. L. Stanford and little
son, Joel, left Thursday morning
for a visit to Kentucky.
Mrs. F. S. Fielder, of Union
Springs, Ala., is the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. R. F. Simms.
Miss Marguerite Downing, of
Columbus, Ga., is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. T. J. Jones.
W. S. Dent, from New Orleans,
| arrived Tuesday to spend several
days with his family.
I Miss Florence Taylor,of Atlanta,
spent last week in Newnan with
Miss Ethel Taylor.
Miss Imogene Simms is visiting
her sister, Mrs. L.L. Scarborough,
in Anniston, Ala.
Misses Mary Milner and Jewell
Favor are the guests of Miss Lois
Hardy at Senoia.
Mrs. S. O. Hill has returned
from a visit of some length to rela
tives in Atlanta.
Miss Milton Keith has returned
from a visit to Mrs. Edward Domi
nick at Turin.
Mrs. W. Y. Atkinson and little
daughter, Georgia,were in Atlanta
on July 4th.
Miss Claire Holmes has returned
from a stay of several weeks in
Atlanta.
Mr. Willard Newsome was in
Newnan Sunday, the guest of
friends.
Mrs. J. F. Dent. Jr., went to
Atlanta Friday for a visit to rela
tives.
Miss Evelyn Martin is the guest
of Miss Kate Waldo in Atlanta.
Mrs. H. M. Fisher and children
spent Monday in Atlanta.
( laude Swint left Wednesday for
Piedmont Springs, Ala.
Pursuant to a call issued by
President W. A. Brannon of the
Coweta Division, a number of cot
ton growers and business men as
sembled in the court-house on the
morning of July 4th for the pur
pose of hearing President Brannon
outline his new plan for handling
the cotton crop.
After listening to the reading of
Secretary L. M. McGee’s report
and discussing the financial eoiidi
tion of the Coweta Division, Pres
ident Brannon launched into a dis
cussion of his plan. Briefly stated
the plan is this:
Mr. Brannon proposes that stock
la* raised by subscription at $10
per share to form companies in all
the principal cotton growing coun
ties in the South. These compan
ies would act in concert and would
buy cotton in the markets when
prices dropped below a reasonable
point. Tiny would name both
maximum and minimum prices for
the crop, and by that means pre
vent wide lluotiiation of prices and
make the market stable.
Mr. Brannon proposes that those
companies begin business when a
capital stock of $30,000,000 lias
been secured. He started the ball
rolling in his own town of More
land, where subscriptions umoiint
ing to $3,500 were secured; and
already more than $5,000 lias lieen
subscribed in tills county.
After hearing Mr. Brannon’s
|ilans outlined, and after listening
to speeches by W. S. Gopeland, J.
T. Carpenter, L. M. McGee and
M. C. Farmer, the Coweta Division
unanimously approved and en
dorsed its I’resident’s plans.
Subscriptions arc now being re
ceived for the Coweta company
modeled on the plans submitted by
President Brannon. Interested
persons will find subscription list
at the News office, and will la* giv
en full explanation of the matter
upon calling there. Subscription
lists are also in the hands of Presi
dent Brannon and other members
of the Cotton Association, who
will cheerfully give information
and receive subscriptions.
President Harvje Jordan of the
Southern Cotton Growers’ Assoei
ation, and oilier gentlemen promi-
nenlly identified with this move
ment, have heartily endorsed Mr.
Brannon’s suggestions; and at an
early date there will be a meeting
of leading Southern planters and
financiers, who will consider Mr.
Brannon’s plans and perfect or
ganization along the lines he has
mapped out.
Turin Presbyterian Church
Meetings.
Rev. Chas. R. Nisbet, the able
pastor of the Westminister Pres
byterian Church of Atlanta, will
aid Rev. C. O’N. Martindale in a
series of meetings in the Presby
terian Church of Turin, commenc
ing tonight (Friday; and lasting
one week.
The hours for the services will
I be 11 a. m. anil 8 p. m. each day.
On next Sunday afternoon at 4 p.
j in. will beheld an extra service
for young people. A very cordial
invitation to these meetings is ex
I tended to Christians of all denomi
nations, and especially to people
| that are not connected with any
; church. This is a fine opportunity
1 to hear good preaching. Come!
1 Miss Christine Cole is the
| of friends in Atlanta.
cuest
Miss Nelie Lou Walton has re
turned from a delightful stay at
Borden Springs.
