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THE NEWNAN NEWS. VOL. VII. °rd/ ( nary>j Offi c NEWNAN, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1906. The News’ Great Piano Contest is Becoming Strenuous. Have You Voted Yet? Death of Mr. A R. Word. man of Xewimn ami Coweta conn-: 1 ty, where lie passed the greater The sudden death of Mr. A. R. part of his life. I Word in Atlanta last Tuesday' In 1S<>5) he married Miss Jessie | evening was a great shock to his Snelling. of Richland, Stewart i Newnnn and Coweta county friends, county, and she, with a family of Before his removal to Atlanta from nine children, survive him; three Newnan, about two years ago, he sons, T. F.. W. R. and A. II. | was one of this city’s best known Word; and six daughters. Misses and most respected citizens, and Jennie Lou, Nellie R., Annie, his death is deeply deplored by Elizabeth and Jessie, all of At- overybody. lie served through lunta, and Mrs. E. H. McCrory, of tin* war between the States as a Denver, Colo. IIis three sons are member of Co. A, First Georgia known as three of Atlanta’s fore- Regiment. and was a brave and most business men.—Wednesday’s faithful defender of the South. 1 Atlanta Constitution. Company A bore the distinction of ____________ being the first Georgia company „ T , 10 Mugical Bouquet,” a mu- accepted for service by the Con- . , , ... , . , , . sical comedy, will be presented at iederate government and became: the senior company of the First c be Auditorium next 1< rhlay night, regiment. It was composed of asj ^ ov - ^ o’clock, by some of valiant soldiers as any belonging ^ ie ' ,eH ^ dramatic and musical to the Virginia army; and of the' of Newnan. r I he play will entire number, A. R. Word was | l>e preceded by a picturesque per- one of the l*est,soldiers. | formance called Japanese Fantas ia speaking of his death the At- tics » b y 12 of the daintiest little Strickland-Dyer. Ianta Constitution said: In the death of A. R. Word,who passed away suddenly at his At lanta home, 422 Whitehall street, at !> o’clock, last evening, came the end of a Georgian, prominent socially and in the business world, a man with a large number of friends and acquaintances through out his native State. Mr. Word appeared to be in the best of health up to the time of his death, and tlie end came as a shock to his family. He was 08 years of age, and had been a resident of tuis city for two years, moving to Atlanta from Newnan, on his re tirement from a long service in the! ceptional values, as they were business world. For years he was bought before this advance, identified as a leading business F. F. Cuttino & Co. Jap maidens of the land of the Mikado. Admission 86c, reserved seats 60c. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wood en tertained a number of friends at a delightful barbecue at their home at Bharpsburg last Friday. The occasion was the thirtieth anni versary of their marriage and it was one long to be remembered by the guests on account of the pleas ures of the day. We direct especial attention to our line of dress goods. The ad vance in prices of all woolen ma terials make our dress goods ex- Thursday evening. <>et. 26, Mr. Ector Strickland and Miss Ola Dyer were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Dyer. The event was wit nessed by a large number of rein* fives and friends. The house was decorated throughout with white roses and ferns. The bride’s gown was of white crcpe-de-chiue, which was very becoming. She carried a shower boquet of bride’s roses and ferns. The bridesmaids were six ,young ladies all robed in white—Misses Annie Morris, Nora Dyer, Myrtie Boone, Alice Ingram, Ida Dyer and Lena Haines. The wedding march was played by -Prof. Albert Payne. The ceremony was per formed by Dr. Boatright, and the words spoken were fitting and im pressive. Tne congratulations that follow ed showed the deep interest in each of the contracting parties,and in a more substantial way esteem for Mr. and Mrs. Strickland was manifested in the presentation of a variety of elegant and useful tok ens. The bridal party left next morning for the groom’s parents’ home, where they were given a reception. Mr. Strickland is one of Gar- rollton’s popular salesman and is a gentleman of business tuet, of gen ial disposition and guided by a high sense of honor. The com panion he has chosen was one of Sargent’s fairest young ladies. Her amiability has gained for her a large circle of friends and her interest in worthy causes has prov en her to bo the possessor, of high ideals. To the man with whom she has cast her lot she will lj>e an inspiration. Mr. and Mrs. Stricklnnk will make their home in Carrollton. The twain begin wedded life with best wishes of hosts of friends. A Gi I vs t. Death of Mr. P. M. McLeroy. PIANO CONTEST. The \ote in the News’ piano contest was as follows, when the paper went to press this week: Votes M iss 1-Jossic Kirby, Newnan ^ 1,000 “ Jewel Enver “ 1,111X1 “ Kate Snead “ 1100 “ Butli McDonald,tltli Dint.- Jl.ilOO “ Mnybelle Sewell, Gmutville. __aoo “ Lottie White “ .400 Beautiful Diamonds. 1 have a select display of un usually line diamonds, ranging in price from .#176 to #260 per carat, and persons wishing to examine the atones are requested Co call Friday or Saturday. If you want to purchase beautiful diamonds, now is the time to make a satisfac tory selection. H. S. Bantu, The Jeweler. Mr. I’. M. McLeroy, a well known resident of Newnan, died last Saturday afternoon at one o’clock, alter an illness lasting about a week. lie was 02 years of age and hud been n member of tilt' Baptist church for forty years or more. lie had been a resident of Newnan for about 12 years, coming here from Gam pi tell coun ty. Deserved in the Go a fed mate army and was a brave soldier. Mr. McLeroy leaves a wife, four daughters and three sons. Three daughters reside in Newnan, one of the number being Miss Glestclle McLeroy, the tulentcd reader and impersonator. His sons reside elsewhere and only one of them, Mr. Will McLeroy, of Arkansas, was able to attend the funeral. The funeral service was conducted Monday morning, at the residence by the pastor of the deceased, Dr. G. A. Nuunally. Your underwear and hosiery needs can best be supplied by us. Largest and best assorted stock in Newnan. We sell “Cadet” hos iery for girls and boys. P. F. Guttino & ('o. The largest and best stock of lamps in Newnan will be found at the Johnson Hardware Go’s, store. The “W. B.” Gorset, America’s favorite corset. Latest models at P. F. Guttino A (Vs. Holmes—Stephens. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Holmes, of Garrollton, announce the en gagement of their daughter, Muri- lu, to Mr. Thomas Hugh Stephens, of Newnan, the marriage to take place at the First Baptist church on Tuesday, November 20th, IjlOO, at 12 o’clock. Rev. E. A. Ware was tlieolli- ciating minister. The ceremony occurred in the presence of a small company of relatives and friends of Hie family. After their mar riage Mr. and Mrs. Allen came to the latter’s home in this city. Mr. Allen is city electrician in Newnan. lie is nu expert in this line of work and is one of the city’s most cllieient employes. 11 is bride belongs to a prominent Coweta, county family and is a charming young lady. Their numerous friends, hove and elsewhere, ex tend best wishes to the young couple. First Baptist Church. Allen—Wood. Mr. S. W. Allen, of Newnan, and Miss May Wood, of Hharps- lnirg, were united in marriage last Sunday afternoon at 2:80 o’clock at the residence of the bride’s pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wood. Next Sunday Dr. Nuunally will give the day to the Devil. In the morning he will show “TheDevil’s Doings,” and at night, “The Devil’s Doom.” As the people of Newnan have some acquaintance with his satauic majesty, the au dience will be competent to judge of the correctness of the preacher’s History and Prophecy concerning the Devil. Indeed the wicked one has been so closely iudentified with the people that the message may seem to be a personal biog raphy, or aiyinute history of some of our kin. Tile Great Teacher himself said that the Devil had many children in the world; for of a large class, He said, “Ye are of your father, the Devil.” Gome oiiLaud hear the preacher warn you of your greatest enemy. Mrs. G. A. Merck and children arc in Gainesville, where they went to visit relatives and be pres ent at the Dent Merck wedding. :wm H. S. B A N T A The Store With A Reputation Watches Our watch stock will bear advertising and inspection. In fact, the latter is just what we ask of the public. We want to show you our watches. The stock is so large and the range of prices so" great that you will be sure to find just the kind of watch you desire to purchase. Our watches are priced all the way from $2.50 to $100, or higher if you want a more costly watch to order at a price above $100. Our New England watch at 2.50 is guaranteed for one year and is a re- Jiable time-piece. All our watches are just what we say they are and are worth all we ask for them. We have in stock solid gold and gold filled cases, silver and nickel cases, enamel cases, etc. A large stock of watch movements always here to select from. Priced from $6 to $50. Call and sae the beautiful display of ladies’ enamel watches, suitable for elegant Christmas presents. Spectacles •This department is overflowing with spectacles, eye glasses, a large variety of frames, lenses, cases, etc. Nothing but reliable goods in the entire stock—the kind of goods that have helped to win this store’s reputation. We examine the % eyes and sell lenses to fit every individual case. Expert examination is free; and after*an exami nation, you’ll be able to secure exactly the kind of glasses suited to your eyes. We are especial ly proud of this department of our business and the splendid trade we have built up in this line; and guarantee to use every effort to maintain this department at the highest point of efficiency Spectacles are priced at 25 cents to $10. H. S. BANTA’S, The Store with a REPUTATION