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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. k • 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.