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SARGENT. NEWNAN HERALD N K W N A N . F K I D A Y , M A If. 2 ti. I AM »F.HT in AUAN? KKD OOI'NTHV II. At MM * ft Knl'ItTII ri'.VlIRRMHlXAI. UlUTItM'T. Official Organ of Coweta County. Jm. E. Mrown. Kill* M. Curpcnler. BROWN ft CARPENTER, KOITOR8 AND HHH.IHIIKfW. I,, r. WINTER. ConlHIiutln* Killtor. 7in-: wlstlrn am> Atlantic RAILROAD. Georgia is the only State in the Union that owns a railroad. Now that the question of State ownership of railroads has passed beyond the stage of a merely partisan issue and business men of all parties are coming to look upon it as a possible solution of some vexing commercial problems, it is only natural that other States should look to the results of State ownership in Georgia and make inquiry as to the facts. Recently Gov. Hiram Johnson, of California, addressed a letter to lion. C. M. Candler, chairman of the Geor gia Railroad Commission, asking for information about Georgia’s experience in railroad ownership, adding that Cal ifornia was thinking of taking over a railroad in that State. In his reply to the letter of Gov. Johnson, and which ho has given to the press, Chairman Candler gives some facts which the citizens of Georgia ought to know. The first legislation looking to the building of the Western and Atluntic railroad the Stute Road, we generally call it—was enacted in 1830, and the first appropriation, $350,000, was made the following year. The old Georgia rail- road hail been chartered several years before this, and work had actually be gun on it before the State broke dirt on the Western and Atlantic. The Georgia road was projected to extend from Augusta, where the old South Carolina railroad from Charleston (the first long road built in this country) hud found its terminus about this time, thence by way of Athens and Rabun Gap into North Can linn and Tennessee, thus reaching the navigable streams of the West; but the movement of the State to build the Western and Atlan tic caused a deflection of the Georgia railroad from its original line and the final fixing of the joint termini of the two at what is now Atlanta, but which wus then a very insignificant village known ns Marthasvillo. The Stale Rond was long in building. It did not reach Chattanooga until 1851. and it was not until several years later that it was fully provided with all that it needed in the way of sidetracks, depots and rolling stock. My this time Jos. E. Mrown had been placed in the chair of Chief Executive, and under bis efficient management the road be gan at once to pay dividends to the State. This it continued to do until the Civil War came on. As Sherman's march through Georgia was down the line of the road, little of the railroad was left at the close of the war except such portions of it as served the pur poses of the Federal army for trans portation purposes. The Federal au thorities held the road until Sept. 25, 18(15, when it was turned over to such government as then existed in the State, and Major Campbell Wallace was placed in charge of it. Under his management the road paid a not in come of more than $35,000 u month, until the 1st of July, 1808, when it fell into the hands of the grafters and rob bers that came in with the advent of the Mullock regime to power. For the next two years and a half it was the carcass around which these greedy vultures gathered to hold their carnival of crime. The lease of the road to a company of responsible parties seemed the only way to get rid of these thieves, and so the lirsl lease was made for twenty years, at a rental of $25,000 a month. But one thing had been dem onstrated, notwithstanding the pillage of these years, viz: The State could operate the road profitably when its management was in the bands of honest and capable men. The present lease calls for a rental of $35,001 a month, and while Chairman Candler does not favor re-leasing the road at the expiration of the present lease, he believes that it will be re-let, but for at least $15,000 or $20,000 a month more than it now brings. He believes the road ought to be extended to the sea. .1 PROPOSED S LAV STATE. A bill has been introduced in the Texas Legislature providing for the establishment of a new State out of the western part of that great common wealth, the new State to be known as Jefferson. Under the Act admitting Texas into the Union in 1X45, Texas has the right to divide itself into five States, but there seems to have been little disposi tion to exercise this right until now. The issue over which the State seems readv to divide itself is the question of prohibition. It seems that the western portion of the State wants prohibition, while eastern Texas prefers to have the bar rooms. Our tympathies are decidedly with those who seek the prohibition of the liquor traffic, but it seems a pity that the Lone Star State should find itself otherwise than a unit on this question, and thus break up a union I that has existed for three quarters of a I century. Some things done and some not done by the Sixty-third Congress look un pleasantly like discrimination ugainst the farmers of the South, if not of the whole country. The failure to pass the rural credits bill was a serious mistake on the part of to** men who controlled the doings of the Congress now gone out of existence. TURIN. We regret to chronicle the sudden death of Mr. "Doc” Speer, of Fayette county, which occurred Saturday. He had reached the ripe age of fourscore years, was a thorough Christian, and ready to answer the Master’s call to a better life in that other world. His wife preceded him to the grave some ten years ago. Having a noble heart and possessed of considerable property, a short time before bis death he deeded to a poor man and his wife a comfort able home. This was only one of many charitable acts that endeared him so much to the people of his community. He was a member of Glen Grove Bap tist church, where he will be sadly missed. His body was laid to rest in Ebenezer cemetery, Fayette county, with Masonic honors. We extend our sincere condolence to the sorrowing relatives. I’rof. A. S. Jones has received intelli gence of the death of a nephew in Texas, the son of his brother, Wm. Jones, who removed from Coweta to that State many years ago. We sym pathize with those whose hearts have been touched by this bereavement. We met with the good people of I’leasant Hill church on Saturday and Sunday last and had very good congre gations, considering the disagreeable weather. We spent Saturday night in the home of Deacon Jus. Kelly, who remembered the preacher’s family by loading his buggy with many useful articles, for which we return our sin cere thanks. Several from this community nttended services at White Ouk Grove church Sunday. The church has extended a call to Dr. S. M. Cousins, of Luther ville, who has asked time to consider the matter before giving an answer, we understand. Winter is still with us. Master Thos. McRitchie and little Miss Margaret McRitchie, of N’ewnan, visited their aunt, Mrs. Maggie Gay, Wednesday. MisB Mary Hunter is visiting in New- nnn this week. Mrs. Maggie Gay was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Jessie Howell, in Now- nan, a couple of days the past week. Miss Emmagene Daniel, who has been quite iff, is now convalescent. March 2till. GRANTVILLE. The meeting at the Methodist church closed Sunday night. The congrega tions were tine throughout the week, notwithstanding unfavorable weather for some days, and the interest was well sustained. The preaching of Dr. Luke Johnson was earnest and practical, and well calculated to inspire his bearers with the desire and the purpose to lend better lives. Rev. Firley Huum led the singing, and this was a most helpful part of the services. There were several accessions to the church. The cold Monday morning was se vere for so late in the season. The thermometer was down to 25 degrees, which, while not unprecedented, was was quite low for the 22d of March. The register Tuesday morning was 30 degrees. It is hoped that no serious damage was done to the fruit, but it will lake time to show whether it was injured to any considerable extent or not. There have been many cases of the grip here and in the country round about. A number of people have been laid up with it, but there have been no fatal cases so far as heard from. In some instances live or six in one family have been attacked about the same time. Rev. A. H. S. Mugg has been with his son and many friends here this week. Miss Janie Nall reached home from St. Augustine, Fla., on Thursday of last week, greatly improved in health. The operation she underwent for ap pendicitis while with her uncle, Dr. Sam Worlev, was entirely satisfactory, and Miss Janie's friends are rejoiced over her improvement. Thos. Colley was here for the week end from College 1’ark for a visit to homefolk. Ho is looking well, and do ing well in his school work. Chns. Stevens, now living in Newman, was among his old friends here Mon day. Sirs. Ira Scroggin, of Newnan, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Rebecca Lester, who has been seriously ill, but is now much better. Mrs. VV. L. Crave, of Newnan, is visiting her brother, Mr. .1. W. Heav ers. Miss Lucile Arnold returned Satur day from an extended visit to Colum bus. Mr. J. K Nall spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Ira Lester. Miss Gary Simms is spending some time with her aunt, Mrs. J. E. Dean. Miss Margaret Herring spent Wed nesday in Atlanta, going up to the city to put in a supply of Easter novelties. Mrs. R. M. Stevens, of Sharpsburg, was in Grantville Tuesday. Mrs. Ira Lester spent the week-end ' in Hogansviile. It is said that the number of com mercial travelers visiting Grantville is much smaller than usual this spring. Up to this time very little fertilizers have been delivered here. This, of course, means a reduction ill the cot ton yield, whether there is a material reduction in the acreage or not. All this spells better times for us by and by. Mrs. Mary Wallace, of Forsyth, spent Monday night with her sister. Miss Margaret Herring. March 24th. ♦ — • — - Card of Thanks. We take this method of thanking our neighbors and friends, also the attend ing physician, who so kindly ministered to our dear mother in her sickness. May God's richest blessings be upon them is our earnest prayer. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Millir.ns. G. C. Luekie. W. C. Luekie. Mrs. T. B. Newton. Mrs. L. H. War ren and Miss Delia Bridges spent Sat urday in Atlanta. Prof, and Mrs. J. M. Starr, of Ros- coe, visited Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Elliott Sunday. Mr. E. T. Copeland spent the week end in Newnan w'th his parents. Mr. and Mrs. L J. R Copeland. Messrs. Sam Vaughan and H< .san Jackson, of Heard county, visited friends here Sunday afternoon. Miss Mozelle Cruse, who has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. L. C. Gentry, returned Monday to her home in New nan. Mrs. Lubie Bailey and baby and Miss Eva Jones, of Whitesburg, spent Sun day afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bledsoe. Messrs. Ira Walker and Leon Wat kins, of Whitesburg, visited friends here Sunday afternoon. Miss Nefle Austin, of Clem, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Aus tin. jr., Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. L. C. Gentry entertained a num ber of friends Saturday evening in hon or of her guest, Miss Mozelle Cruse, of Newnan. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Warren were raffed to Williamson Sunday on account of the critical illness of the latter's mother, Mrs. Matt Pryor, and have not yet returned. Welcome was well represented at the Binging here Sunday afternoon. Several of the boys and girls of Farmers High School had a debate Fri day afternoon, the question being - “Resolved, That women should not vote.” The decision was in favor of the negative aide. March 24th. - No Use to Try and Wear Out Your Cold; it Will Wear You Out Instead. Thousands keep on suffering from coughs and and colds through neglect and delay. Why make yourself an easy prey to serious ailments and epidemics as the result of a neglected cold? Colds and coughs sap your strength and vi tality unless checked in the early stages. Dr. King’s New Discovery is what you need—the first dose helps. Your head clears up, you breathe freely, and you feel so much better. Buy a bottle to day and start taking at once. WELCOME. It is with deep regret that we chron- cle the death of Mrs. Donie Luekie, which occurred at her home here Sun day afternoon, after an illness of one week with pneumonia. Mrs. Luekie was a good woman, and a useful mem ber of the community. She was a de voted mother, who “looked well to the ways of her home,” putting the wel fare and pleasure of her children above all worldly affairs. She will be sadly missed and sincerely mourned through out the county. She is survived by two sons undone daughter—Clinton Luekie, G. C. Luekie and Mrs. J. E. Millians. The funeral and interment took place Monday afternoon, at Klim, services being conducted by her pastor, Rev. F. J. Amis. Mrs. J. A. Bilbo and Mrs. O. L. Morrow, who have been quite sick, are some better at this writing. Mrs. Sam H. Miller, of Newnan, is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. L. Hutch ens. Mr. Willie Mac Manley, of Atlanta, visited homefolks here Sunday. Col. J. C. Newman, who has been in disposed for several days, is able to be out again. Mr. Carl Witcher made another busi ness (?) trip here Sunday afternoon. A goodly number from this com munity attended the singing at old New Lebanon church Sundny afternoon. The ginnery owned by Mr. B. H. Dial was destroyed by tire at an early hour Tuesday morning. The people of the community reached the scene Jof disaster in time to prevent the burning of a grist mill on an adjoining lot, owned also by Mr. Dial, and the store house owned by Mr. Hamp Dial. The origin of the fire is unknown. March 24th. Are You Rheumatic—Try Sloan's. If you want quick and real relief from rheumatism do what so many thousand other people are doing—whenever an attack comes on, bathe the sore muscle or joint with Sloan’s Liniment. No need to rub it in—just apply the lini ment to the surface. It is wonderfully penetrating. It goes right to the seat of trouble and draws the pain almost immediately. Get a bottle of Sloan’s Liniment for 25c. of any druggist and have it in the house—against colds, sore and swollen joints, lumbago, sciatica and like ailments. Your money back if not satisfied, but it does give almost instant relief. M'COLLUM. Mr. Bob Jackson, of Fairburn, was the guest Sunday of Mrs. Allen West. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith attended services at Palmetto Sunday ami were guests for the day of Mrs. Smith's mother, Mrs. Dave Tatum. Miss Annie Lou Hines is visiting relatives in Moreland this week. Mrs. Clias. Park, who has been quite ill with neuralgia, is somewhat better at this writing. Mr. Aubrey Copeland spent Saturday and Sunday with homefolks in Newnan. Several from Madras and I.ongstreet attended Sunday-school here Sunday. Messrs. Walter Phillips and Clint Lee, of Sharpsburg, were visitors in McCollum Sunday. The singing given by Miss Kate West Sunday night was much enjoyed I by the large crowd present. Messrs. Tom Hyde, Paul Brown and Luther Brown, of Madras, and Mr. Clint Lee and John Roberson, of Sharpsburg, attended the singing at Miss Kate West’s Sundav night. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Vineyard, from near Sharpsburg, were guests of friends here Sunday and attended Sun day-school. Mr. Bob Ferrell, of Happy Valley, was a Sunday night caller on McCol lum friends. We regret to report that Mrs. Reu ben Keith, who has been ill for some time, is but little better at this writing. Prof. Lee was prevented by illness from keeping his appointment here Sunday, but we hope to have turn with us soon. March 24th. Piles Cared in 6 to 14 Days Your druggist will refund money if PAZO OINTMENT tail* to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days. The torsi application give* Ease and Rest. Wc. PURITY AND ACCURACY <L We take pride in our Prescription Department and in our prescription work. Our aim is to give you the very best drugs and chemicals to be had in filling prescriptions. We not only do this, but we send it out in as short time as possrible after receiving the prescription. Or if you arc going to wait for your prescription, you may be assured that you will have no unnecessary delay in doing so. We have two reg istered prescription men “on the job” and we are able to turn out work rapidly. c Tell your doctor to leave your prescriptions with us. Not only do we give you the best drugs in pre scriptions, but OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT, c We are glad to fill prescriptions for you on Sun days. Telephone 268, if you cannot get us at the store. THE BEST DRUG STORE We Give You What You Ask For J. F. Prompt Delivery Lee Drug TWO ’phones 013 Co. Efficient Service I I When I Tell You I can save you from fifteen to twenty-five per cent, of the cost of your clothes. I mean just what I say. H There is reason for a statement, and I want to see you in person, to tell you how it is done. CL Then, it’s up to you to make this saving I L Call for your shoes I gave away last Saturday. See announcement in my window. W. AT. Askew | .J State ok Ohio, City of Toledo, i Lucas County, » S8 - Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm ot* F. J. Cheney & Co., doing: business in the City of Toledo, county and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dollars for each and every case of catarrh that cannot be cured by the uee of Hall's Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my pres ence. this 6th day of December. A. D. 1S86. v A. W. GLEASON. weal.j Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally snd acta directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces at the system. Send for testimonials, free , F J. CHENEY & CO.. I Sold by all arnsrsiats. 75c. Toledo. Ohio. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. © © © © © © © You Are to be the Judge and Jury All we ask of you is to give OZOL a fair trial, and you will find, as many others have, that it is indeed the great food and drug remedy for lung troubles and all wasting diseases. © © © © © © 4% New Advertisements. Notice of First Meeting of Creditors. In the District Court of the United States for the Northern District of Georgia. Nok in Bankruptcy. In re Arry Lee Crook. Bankrupt: To the creditors of the above-named person of Senout. Ga.. in the county of Coweta and district aforesaid, a bankrupt: © J. F. LEE DRUG CO., Reliable Druggists ^ Sole Agents O®©®®®©©®©©©© ©©©©©©©©©©©©© Notice is hereby given that on the 23d day of March, 1915. the said person was duly adjudica ted bankrupt, and that the first meeting of credi tors will be held at the Court-house in Newnan on the 5th day of April. 1915, at 11 o’clock a. m., at which cwlfan* ir*y fitted prove their claims, appoint a trustee, examine the ha • - rupt and transact such other business aa rr.a* properly come before said meeting. ALVAN D. FREEMAN. Referee in Bankrupted ....