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— — THE NEWNAN NEWS. VOL. VII. NEWNAN, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1906. NO. 36 The News vv ill Give Away an Elegant $350.00 Clinton Piano on December 24th. CARROLL WINS OVER MUSCOGEE Fourth District Agricultural School Awarded by Governor. Columbus, Ga., December 8 — Carroll county today won the state agricultural school lor the fourth congressional district. That coun ty and Muscogee were the only bidders, and both counties made splendid offers to the board of trustees of the school. The first offers of both counties were $25,- 000 in cash, 250 acres of land and necessary accessories. Muscogee raised its bid to $31,- 000 cash and Carroll promptly in creased its offer to $30,000. The valuation of land, lights, water and telephone service also offered by Carroll was placed at such a figure that that county considered, its total bid the equivalent of $70,000. Every member of the boaacl of trustees of the fourth district school with but one exception met with Governor Terrell in the board of trade building in Columbus to day. Carroll county had a large delegation of enthusiastic citizens on hand. Governor Terrell made a fine ad dress, and Professor Stewart, of the state agricultural school, fol lowed with an inspiring address. Judge S. W. Harris, Judge Hrown and Sidney Holderness presented the claims of Carroll county in a forceful mo,rtner, anti G. Gunby Jordan and M yor L H. Chappell made addresses in beha.f of Mus cogee. Judge George P. Munroe, ot Marion, was chairman, and T. M. Zellars, of Coweta, secretary of the meeting. L. C. Mandeville, of Carrollton, was afterwards elected permanent treasurer ot the com mittee. Following the public meeting the board and the governor went into executive session, when, by a vote of 7 to 3, the school was awarded to Carroll county. Upon motion of Mr. Jordan the vote was then made unanimous. Carroll county won the school by reason of the fact that it is es sentially an agricultural county and the further fact that there is a very large rural school population of white children in that and ad joining counties. The fact that Muscogee was regarded as a “city county,” operated against it. The Carroll county delegation empha sized the fact that that county is “dry" and Muscogee has barrooms. Society News and Notes. Watch for Dr. Hal Johnson. In appreciation of the courtesy extended the American Carriage Huilders’ Association, the Atlanta Vehicle Club has presented to Dr. Hal Johnson, of Palmetto, a hand some gold watch. It will be re called that when the carriage build ers were in convention in Atlanta they were entertained with the novel sight of a cotton picking contest and typical cotton field scenes, afterwards visiting Mr. Johnson’s mills near Palmetto.— Atlanta Journal. Dr. Anderson, Dentist; gas ad ministered; Salbide Bldg. if To Mesdamu Fuller and Woodyard. Mrs. Z. Greene was the tiostess Wed nesday afternoon of one of Mm largest social affairs of the week, which was in every detail n lovely entertainment driv en in compliment to her priests, Mrs Woodyard, of LnGrnnge, and Mrs. Ful ler, of West Point. The house was prettily decorated for the occasion in ferns and pot plants. In the two front parlors, where tire panic of dominos was played, the walls were draped with red tulle, caupht up every now and then with a bunch of holly with the lovely red berries; at every window and from tile chandeliers were hntipiup the larpe red Christmas bells. Tire score cards, tiny red hells, carried out the same ideas as ill the decorations. Mrs. Greene received her guests in u stylish toilet of cream silk voil over green silk, with a yoke of Irish lace. Mrs. Fuller was becomingly gowned iunnnlice blue olpa crepe, made prin cess, with Irish trimmings. Mrs. Woodyard was handsome in a black voil over silk, trimmed in silk bands and bind; lace. After tiro game Mrs. Tom Fisher was presented with the first prize, a pretty bronze bust. Mrs. Calvin Holmes re ceived the second, ti Dresden olilim Imir receiver. Mrs. Barrett drew the lucky card for the cousolatiou prize, a Japan ese tea pot. A delicious luncheon, with hot coffee, wns served to the fifty or more guests, j seated in the two front parlors at small j tables. I Irish lare. 8ire was assisted by her mo ther. Mrs, A. K. Caldwell, in receiving tier guests. The unique entertainment of the af ternoon was the guessing contest of twenty-two silhouottes of Newnau peo ple, which proved to be very interesting. The entire lower floor of the pretty home was thrown together and lovely pot plants aud'fcrns, with red and white Christinas bells, added their nrtistie decorations After the prizes were awarded, a delicious luncheon was serv ed buffet. Mrs. Powell is a charming hostess and her entertainments are always marked by originality. Sixty guests were present to enjoy tlm pleasures of the afternoon. Salmagundi. There were a number of social func tions tliis week, but none more largely attended or enjoyable than Mrs. Mike Powell’s on Thursday afternoon nt her homo on Greenville Street. The mem bers of the Salmagundi Club and those taking part in the performance of the "Musical Boquet” were outerrfkined in a most delightful manner. Mrs.. Powell wns becomingly dressed iu a light blue taffeta silk, witli yoke of Benton-Askew. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Askew, of the Sec ond District, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ida Lena, to Mr. Arthur Sidney Benton, of Moreland, the wedding to take place at 11:110 o'clock on the afternoon of December art,It, at the home of the bride's parents. The attendants will include Miss Martha Askew, of Ncwimti, a cousin of the bride; Mr. Will Chester, ot More- laud; Miss liuln Moore, of Carrollton; i Mr. Joint Hemphill, Miss Mule Young and Young Chester, of Moreland. An informal reception will follow the ceremony ; and iu the evening a recep tion will la; given, including only the bridal party. Miss Askew is the second daughter of Mr. and M rs. Joe Askew, and a young lady much admired for hcrnininbility of oliarncter and accomplishments. Mr. Benton is u young man possessed of sterling qualities, ami successful iu business. After several days the young couple will be at borne to their friends at tile home of Mrs. Martha Benton, near Moreland. given by .Mr. Frank Lee Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Kate Snead on Spring Street. The decorations of green and red, em blematic of the holiday season, was used in the parlor and dining room. The diuing table was quite attrnotivo,having a laee center over red on whioli rested a eat. glass bowl filled with red"and green fruits. Tiny red bells were swinging from the chandelier and silver candle sticks, while the burning tapers and red silk shades lent their soft glow. All the minor appointments of the table wore in the snitie rich colors. A delicious supper was served. Seated around the table were: Misses Bessie Powell, Katie Arnuli, Julia Mae Hack ney, Olifc Hnllinshead, Onie Brannon, Louise Pedriy and Kate Snead; Messrs. Frank HuglieH, Jack Powell, Bob Orr, Cleveland Orr, Cliff Glover, Pierce De- Pass, Blackburn, Simmons and Frank Lee, FOUND DEAD NEAR SHARPSBURG James Burns, Aged Irishman, Believed to Have Been Murdered for Money. Bird Supper. A delightful small event of the week, perfect in its simple appointments and informal pleasure, was the bird supper Mrs. Woodyard, of LuGrauge, and Mrs. Fuller, of West Point, will leave tomorrow, utter a delightful stay as the guests of Mrs. Z. Greene, Mrs. Tom Fisher and little daughter, l/.ora, have returned from a delightful visit to Mrs. Paul Turner at Cedartown. Mrs. D. S. Muse, from Woodburry, Ga., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. VV. G. Post, mi Greenville Street. Tho Buell re Club meets at the home of Mrs. W. K. Kiel mills noxt Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Millard Farmer an nounce tlm birth of a daughter, who lins been named Mnllie. The SalmagundiOlul) will meet nt tho home of Mrs. Guy Colo next Thursday afternoon. Miss Issie May Kean, of Fairborn, is visiting her Hisler, Mrs. A. W. Stubbs. Mrs. T. S. Parrott iR visiting liar sis ter, Mrs. Kavmouil Lee iu Atlanta. Mrs. A. W. Stubbs spent Monday m Fair bum. Have you voted? James Burns, nn aged Irishman, living about three miles from Sharps run g, iu the Sixth District, was found dead near his home laat Thursday. The body was tar gone in decomposition, and cause of death can only he surmised until after examination is made. As the News goes to press, Coroner Broad water is conducting an official in vestigation of tlie ease. The old man lived alone on a lit tle farm and was supposed to have some money, and it is thought lie was murdered and robbed. Burns was a native of [reland and a Gath olie. He came to this country from Now York many years ago whim the railroad from Griffin to Chat tanooga was being built, being one of a party of about fifty Irishmen secured by It. W. Hardy to work on tile road. He afterward settled on the place near Hhurpshurg and married. Finally he separated from his wife and lived alone. Our entire stock of suits and overcoats will be put on the mar kot Saturday, With, to la* sold at a discount. Take advantage of this cut, Barnett, HI. John Sc Go. Beechnut Bacon is line, and we also handle Beechnut Pineapple- Preserves, Strawberry, Crabapple and Kasplicrry Preserves. Ad unis. ’Phone I. Our Line of Chriftmas Goods Is Now Rounded into Perfect Completeness E VERY express for the past week has brought new and elegant articles for the greatest jewelry stock in Newnan. A store always noted for its reliable goods offered for sale has fairly outdone itself this year. Hun dreds of exquisitely beautiful articles. I invite you to visit my store, to see and admire the beautiful wares and to profit by the low prices that prevail. Watches for Men and Women. A line of watches in every way worthy of the ^lore that has been New- nan’s leading jewelry establishment for the pa& twelve years. Solid gold and gold-filled watches for men and women. All sizes, all move ments. Some beautifully jeweled cases in the lot. $2.50 to $60. Sterling Silver Novelties. I ) Innumerable Toilet articles are among the pretty things in silver that are shown in new and unusually attractive designs. I couldn’t hope to men tion here all the suitable silver gift-articles, but I invite you to come and see them. You’ll not find such exquisite articles elsewhere in Newnan. A wide range of prices to fit everybody’s pocketbook. Gold Bracelets. X Very popular this .season. Full line, gold and gold filled. Some hand somely set with diamonds. Priced as high as $40 and as low as any per son will care to pay. Parasols and Umbrellas. Beautiful line of gold and silver mounted Parasols and Umbrellas. Reli able, durable goods, priced right. Exquisite mountings in the popular patterns. Every Article Bought Here Beautifully Engrav ed Free. Mail Orders Carefully Filled. H. S. BANT A, Jeweler.