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10 HUTCHENS’ CENT CASH STORE A f nrloua < uMom. Ia certain parts of India in families when* there an* several daughters the youngest sisters may only marry after the elder sister Is married. Of course It frequently happens that no suitor appears for the elder. In which case she Is got out of the way by a very neat expedient. She is wedded to a tree or n large flower, and then the younger sister may marry. The elder sister must he careful, however, to boose o plum, apple or apricot tree, If she married an elm. plue or poplur these are sacred trees and must not be trifled with. is crowded with bargains, and cus tomers looking for high-grade goods. W W W W HI* HI* la His Packet. — w j ■ ** j| ■ ** Benjamin Franklin ouee wore Ills W e have them and have them ™ 1,1 i,h *** ■* ,h " •' v " cheap. Sir Walter Scott** First R> >f. Sir Walter Scott had his share of the usual curious experiences shortly after being railed to the bar. Ills first ap pearance as counsel in n criminal court wus at Jedburgh assizes In lTD.'t, when he successfully defended n veteran poacher. “You're a lucky scoundrel,” Scott whispered to hi verdict was given. .“I'm Just o' your mind." returned the latter, “and I'll send you a minikin (I. e„ a hare) the morn, man.” Lockhart, who narrates CATES COAL COMP Is really to till orders for coal from the best grades of fuel it h had in stock. The days <0 bad weather are at hand, and . kv scounarei, nervine j g an uncertain quanntv at that time. Phone 117 client when the 1 our office. near the railroad .junction. CATES COAL COMPA from which she can get a divorce, tor the incident, omits to add whether the tnaukln duly reached Scott, hut no doubt It <lid. On another occasion Scott was less successful in his defense of a housebreaker, but the culprit, grateful for his counsel's exertions, gave him. In lieu of the orthodox fee, which he was Farm For Sale! Situated on the lower Fayetteville road, two and one-half miles unable to pay, this piece of advice, to east of Newnan corporate limits; 135 acres. Y*>ur parlor may need fitting up r — to town. They are hrst-rlass with new furniture. We have it goods; clear us crystal, and lower j al, tin* old price. prices than ever before. \\’i ran s-ll you u suit, for 914, 96.60 limey water set 1.35 mil iif *1*. mit lit *25, suit at 98 fancy water set 2.00 440. Renter tables, HOe, Mfx\ *1.50 <r|psH pitchers 15c hip) ^2. Dining ehnirs, 76c. and Glass pitchers 24c H.-.0; pliiin chairs, 60c; recking Glass pitchers 39c chairs. * 1 10 te *0. Mattresses, Glass (very fancy ware) . 75c *1.7*5 In 95 We ask for ii com- Water bottles . . 15c purisiiii of of onr goods and prices. Large glass bowls 20c Just received lug line of men’s Thin blown tumblers, |**r set 40c Imills, *1 pair up to 91. 2 1 l inch vases for 25c On our upper Hour we (tarry Large howl and pitcher 1.00 Queen of tie- pantry Hour. Our H quart dishpnn ... 10c price *1.45 for 50 pound Hack, Large size washpiin 5c guaranteed. Onr motto is cash Bow l and pitcher * 50c dewit, under price Therefore, hv Good .hick plane 05c trading with ns, you don't have 40 font, clothes w il'e 19c to pay for Bud debts that aeettrnu- Window shades 10c late with every house that sells Dot ton batting 10c on credit. Ladies’ work basket 10c We have more glassware new in Bachelor's night lump 25c stock l"t yon to select your lit■ 1 i- All collor* ert-pe paper, pi-r I day presents from than any store roll » 9c sallies. When he wits about to present himself at the court for the first time he was Informed that a wig was essen tial. Franklin's head was so large that uo ordinary wig would begin to fit It. However, one was found sutflclently the value of which he (the housebreak er) could professionally attest: First, never to hare n large watchdog out of doors, but to keep a little yolplug ter rier within, and. secondly, to put no trust In nice, clever, glmcruek locks, large to pass him through the ante- but to pin Ills faith to a huge old heavy chambers, after which he wus permit- tloual appendage and place it iu his inutile pocket. one with a rusty key. Hrott long re membered this Incident, and thirty yeurs later, at a Judges' dinner at Jed- ultor farming interests, burgh, he recalled It In this impromptu ■ rhyme: Rich Itottoins and strong upland. Beautiful original forest gently sloping to the water. Picturesque shoals leaping over the solid rocks, w here formerly was a mill seat. Rock for a dam can Ik* quarried within a hundred feet. Water, steam, or electric power can Ik* generated, as desired. Good five-room house and other buildings. Sold liecause the pressure of other business prevents my looking A. B. CATES. Hard In Plcaac. Mr. Hnaggs was accosted on the street the other day by a beggar who wus covered wlih u very remurkable mass of patched nud rugged gnrmeut* uud who said: “Mister, Imveu't you some old clothes you could give n fellow ?" Hiinggx surveyed the beggar from Yelping t.-rrlrr. rusty key. Was Wiiltcr Scott's best JeUUnrt fee. —Westminster flazette. "Are not the clothes you have on old enough for you?" ■ User I mins (In*. A thoughtful hostess gave dr.'tt's party and decided It would lie healthier to serve only mineral waters. Olio little girl tasted of her curboulc ami laid the glass down. “What's the matter, dear? Don't you like charged water?" “No, ma'am, ('lease may I have some water that you've paid for?”— Life. Come and see the articles we have in stock. Hutchens' 10c Store West Side Square. Wnrry Hakes Dlsraae. A man who keeps worrying about the state of Ills liver will almost be sure to have trouble with It eventually. Indigestion can be brought on In the same way and r. long list of other kII- nieutH. A Physician In World’s Work. Wastebasket Treasures. “I have In my employ,” said a dealer In autographs, “a number of eelebrl-1 ties' housemaids. Thanks to these young women. I secure at nominal cost many an Autographic gem. All 1 ask ; of the nmlils Is tlmt they ship me week ly the contents of their masters’ waste baskets. They halt* the stud up In burlap, and every Monday or Tuesday chll- | n conies to me by freight. I go over It carefully, making ninny finds. Here will be a begging letter from u famous author In bard luck. Here In a brief note h great actor will boast of his last success. Here will be a dinner Invitation from h celebrated million-. nlre. Home celebrities, of course, save ' their valuable letters, and some sell them, but the majority throw Into the wastebasket most of the mail they re- 1 eelve, and I, searching the baskets’ contents every Monday moruiug, find my reward In many a letter worth |10 or Jit).” Shoe anperatltloM*. Never place a pair of new shoes higher tlmu your bead, says itu old Htip<*rst1tiou, or you'll have hud luck wearing them, nud never black one before putting the other ou for a sltul- lar reason. The seeret of lieiug tiresome Is In telling everything.—Voltaire. A cubic foot of distilled water weighs very nearly 1.000 ounces. FURNITURE! Never before have furniture factories turned out such an array of good styles as they are now doing, and we have an attractive gath ering of the season’s newest goods for your approval. One special feature is our show ing of moderately priced articles. We have anticipated your neec)s, and have provided accordingly, endeavoring ever to bring be fore our customers the very best at the low est possible prices. We feel it safe to say that all the following are special values that will appeal to all prospective purchasers. Odd Dressers. At I0.5O, square mirror. At 15.00, oval mirror (princess). Al -I.OO, tiviiI mirror (princess). At -8.00, ovnl mirror (princess). At 25.00, oval mirror, swell front. Sideboards At prices ranging from 15.00 to 45.00, Folding Beds. Folding bed lounges, from 10.50 to 18.00. Hall Racks At pric •« ranging fn tn It'.50 to 30.00. Tables. Kxt. n- m timing table .it from 0,00 to 10.01' l’arlor 11*• •»< -» u. t*uk anti mahogany at 7. IS to 9.08. Chad's. Styjish dining chairs, leather seals, at at tractive prices. Rugs and Art Squares. Ruga and art squares in Smyrna, Velvet, Axminstor mid Brussels These are ex tremely low in price, but high in quality. Beds, etc. Our spring bed and mattress stock is “up to snuff, M and we invite your especial atten tion to our line. Buy a “Gold Medal" spring and a “National Sanitary Felt’ 1 mat tress and good rest is yours. All wool blankets at 95, #0 nud >7. These are beauties, in white and colors. Comforts in Iteautiful colors at 2.00, 8.75 and 4 00. liindeman's oil shades, 50c to $1. Best grade tloor linoleum-, at 75o a square yard t hoiev patterns. Pictures to suit everybody at low prices. Sts* me for trunks; 1 have them. Tfcf Be,l and the Candidate*. Judge Ilnrlan and James It. MeCrea- ry once canvassed Kentucky together as the He|)til)licati and Democratic can-!' dldates for governor. They traveled about the state on n Joint debuting trip and In uinuy small mountain places had to sleep In the sumn lied. They 1 were warm personal ft-lends nud so 1 dtd not object to this Intimacy. One I | ulght Mr. Hnrlun got Into bed first. Senator McCreary was uot far behind, i and Just us he entered the bed Judge Hnrlnii raised his bulky form and suld In his stentorian voice, “McCreary,, there Is one thing certain—the next; governor of Kentucky Is In this bed." As he spoke the bed slats broke, uud j Judge Harlan rolled to the floor. 8ena- j tor McCreary caught and held himself In bed, and. as Judge Hut-Inn renehed the floor, said: "Johu, you ure right. The next governor of Kentucky Is still | In this bed." May you find peace and plenty and a happy, jol ly New Year is * the wish of Orr & Powell Tlie Rea Horae. This fish Is found In the Atlantic I ocean orottud the .-oast of Spain, the ! south of France, In the Mediterranean ! and In the Indiau ocean. Sen horses ' ure very small and have been found often curled up lu oyster sheila. The head is much like that of a horse, and the rings around the body and tall re- I setnhle those of some caterpillars. The habits of these fishes are singular and 1 Interesting. They swim with a waving ] motion, and frequently wind their tails 1 around the weeds and rushes. They ; have fins to sustain them In the water, 1 and even iu the air. They live ou worms, fishes, eggs and substances: found in the bottom of the sea. « Flour That is Pure and Reliable We have recently equipped our Hour mills with the lutest and best machinery nud tire now making the highest, grudee of Hour on the market. We will at nil times use the best wheat obtainable, nud hqving the best machinery and tin expert mil ler to operate, we are assured <>f u good uniform flour. Some of the so-called highest patent flour is made by bleach ing and in some cases, it is said, by adulterants. Our Hour is absolutely PURE and no artificial means are used in its manu facture. Try it and you will be pleased. You run no risk, every rao ts ouAHan'tkki*. We do not sell at retail. You will Hud our Hour w it It most of the merchants. Ask your grocer for “Askew’s Best” and “Imperial” (our highest, patents), “Snow Flake" uud “Coweta" (our three-quarters patent). Our pure wheat bran and shorts mixed is the richest food on the market. Try it and you wfl.1 use no other. W. S. ASKEW COMPANY Odd PrnptMl of Marrla*e. Thut celebrated painter of flower mat figure subjects, William Hunt, was on one occasion commissioned by a gentleman to paint his portrait In the attitude of kneeling and holding In his hand an opeu scroll whereon were writ ten a declaration of love and an offer of marriage. The lady to whom tills un usual proposal of marriage was sent replied with a chalk drawing of her self with n sheet of paper In her band, on which was inscribed a laconic "Yes.” Rakklik He***. In a thousand miles of Europe I saw but oue rubbish heap—some old metal cans at Cnrlsruhe. Everywhere else was a complete • absence of all waste or carelessness and, above all, of de facement and roadside uncleunllness. The foul vacant lota and dirty dumps that abound In and about American towns are uot to be found anywhere. —Exchange. Om of The**. Struggling Artist—No use trying to compete with the picture factories, which are turning out cheap daubs by the million. The trouble Is. the people are not educated. Lots of buyers can't tell the difference between those pic tures and mine. Frank Friend—I pre sume that's true. I can’t myself. ■ ■ J. N. MARBURY : Successor to Newnan Furniture Co. Opi»« f the Warslif. Okl Quiverful—And so you want to rake our daughter from us—you want to take her from us suddenly, without u word of warning? Young Goalow— Not at all. sir. If there la anything about her you want to warn me against I'm willlug to listen. Tile secret of progress lies :u know ing how to make use not of what we have cboseu. but of what Is forced upou us. Milltown. Our Christmas tree proved quite a suc cess The church was orowdeil nnd everybody seemed to enjoy the occasion, notwithstanding the extreme ould and disagreeable cold weather. There were two trees, one sjfeoially for the Sunday school and the other for those who were not members of the school, who wished to pat on presents for friends or mem bers of their families. The exercises were real nice, but owing to the in- c.mieucy of the weather for the past week tljey were uot what they could have been, because the children were nor able to meet and practice. Wt- first had a song by the school: “Jeans, the “Light of the World.” Then a Christ- tutta sou? by twenty little girls, mem bers of the infant class. Theu a very' interesting talk by Superintendent. Af- ter which fonr Saute Clauses came in 1 and distributed the presents. Aud we i hope that no member of the school was I overlooked. If so they wdl please let it : be known, nud they will get some- - thing yet. | There were quite a number of visit- j ors iu onr community the early part ot I the week, but we are not prepared to give all their names at this writing. Mr. aud Mrs. Johu Garner aud little son Iia, from La Grange, came op and spent a few days with Mrs. Garner’s mother, Mrs. I. C. McGehee. the early part of the week. Miss Bertha Taylor, from Carroll. 1 siient a few days with rite family of her j nude. Rev. J. E. D. Taylor. Aiex Smith visited his parents, Mr and Mrs. Joseph Smith, Monday aud Tuesday. Mrs. Mobley, from Enstpoint, stoptied | over a few days with her daughter, j Mrs. N. L. Pitts, enroate to Hogans-! ville, to visit other relatives Mrs. Nauuie Oweus left last Saturday j for Griffin, where she will spend severs weeks with her granri-dnnghter, Mri Drue Goins. Mr. Alvan Powell sjtent the Holiday iu Atlanta Jessie Farmer left last Sunday mon. ittg for Tyus, Go., to visit relatives an ft iends Willie Moore and Terry Nall returne to their homes, Moreland, Inst- Sunday Mr. J. G. Brook left last- Weduesda for Carroll county, where he will iu*k his home in the future with his so Jesse. Mr. Tom Wellborn, from Clem, i visiting relatives in our eommunin He was accompanied by his niece, Mb Mary Wellborn. Our Suuday schools were well ai tended last Sunday, if it was a cold da* There were nearly 100 present at tli Chapel. We hope to lusve good atteui ance all duriug next year. Brother Layton will preach at tt Chapel next Snnday. He failed to g< here last Snnday, which was his regale day. Let’s give him a good attem ance. FOR SALE—At auction iu front of court house on Tuesday, Jan. 1st. at 11 o’clock, the* following property: Six mules, one horse, three two-horse wagons, one sur rey. one set doublesurrey harnesi plow stocks and other farm ini tools. J. W. STRIPLING. Mr. J. W. Vickery, of Texas, amoug the holiday visitors to Cos eta county. He left Coweta at eral years ago for the Lone State, where he anti his sons hi prospered and are acquiring am] holdings of Texas lands. *