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County News Items Interesting Facts Gathered During the Week by Our Regular Correspondents. \ GRANTVILLE. There was not much lightning here Tuesday, but enough to put twenty- five 'phone* out of business. Mrs. L. P. Winter was called to At lanta last Thursday by the illness of her sister, Miss Coralie McAvoy, and has remained there since, though she is expected home to-day. Miss McAvoy is slightly better. The monthly missionary programme at the Methodist church Sunday was presented by Mrs. F. T. Meacham’s class, and was full of life and interest. Mrs Turner lAgsetter, of Atlanta, visited ber parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hopson, last Thursday. Mr. Crawford Davidson, now of Blakely, Ga.. and whose parents for merly resided here, was in Grantville the first of the week. He is now an expert typewriter repairer. Col. W. A. Nall, of Elberton, visited his mother, Mrs. F. T. Meacham, the first ef the week. Miss Mazie Gantt, of Andalusia, Ala., it spending some time with her sister, Mrs. J. A. I-atimer. Miss Lottie White returned home Monday night, after spending some time with friends in Atlanta. Mr. Jim 1/ester, of Atlanta, is spend ing the week with his parents, Mr. and Mra. T. M. Lester. Mrs. D. B. Lambert and Miss Mell Lambert spent Monday in Atlanta. The weather took on winter ways Tuesday. The wind got to the north east and blew so cold that one felt like hovering over the fir*-. The rain came in gust* and showers. The thermome ter went down to within four degrees of the freezing point Tuesday night. Mrs. Ross Barton, of Alexander City, Ala., is visiting her parent. , Mr. und Mrs. Ivey Sewell. Rev. L. I*. Winter spent Sunday night and Monday in Atlanta. It will he a great accommodation to the persons interested if parties who owe The Grantville Observer any amount, large or small, will settle the same us soon as convenient. Every dog is said to have his clay, and the first day of April is supposed to belong exclusively to practical jokers. Mrs. U. E. Hopson and Miss Gordie liopBon spent Tuesday in Lutherville. Passenger travel on the railruuds is perceptibly smaller than uhuuI. “There is nothing half so sweet in life as love's young dream.” That was what some one said a long time ago, and there are folks here who will be lieve it. At least, one would suppose they did from the way they do. And it iH a sail day in any man or woman's life when they no longer believe in love. Mrs. Rebecca Louise Lester died Saturday night at the home of her son, Mr. T. M. Lester, in Grantville. She had been ill for a week with pneumonia, and the end was not unexpected. The remains were taken to Newnan on Mon day and interred in Oak Hill cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Dr. E. W. Stone, pastor of the First Baptist church of Newnan, to which she had belonged for ninny years. Mrs. Lester was S.'l >ears of age, and had been a widow since the Civil War, her husband dying in a Federal prison. She is survived by two children, Mr. T. M. Lester, of Grantville, and Mrs. J. I. Scroggin, of Newnan; also by two brothers. Rev. Harrison Jones, of Hampton, Ga., and Mr. T. F. Jones, of Dodson, and one sister Mrs. Sallie Dennis, of Buchanan, Ga. She left eighteen grandchildren ami twenty- three great-grandchildren. She was greatly beloved by those who knew her, and many floral tokens of affection were placed upon her casket. Mrs. Walter Coisdand. who has been quite ill, is somewhat better at this writing. March list. Are You Rheumatic Try Sloans. If yop 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'- Liniment for i’>c. of any druggist and have it in the house against colds, sore and swollen joints, lumbago, sciatica and like ailments. Your money hack if not satisfied, hut it does give almost instant relief. The man who prides himself on giv ing others a “piece of his inind" never secures any peace of mind for himself by the process. Health Promotes Happiness. Without health, genuine joy is impos sible ; without good digestion and regu lar bowel movement you cannot have health. Why neglect keeping bowels open and risk being sick and ailing? Y’ou don’t have to. Take one small Dr. King's New Life Bills at night, in the morning have a full, free bowel move ment and feel much better. Helps vour aniietile and digestion. Try one to-night. TURIN. Mrs. G. B. Wilkinson and children, of Newnan, are on a visit to the former's parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hunter. We were in Senoia Saturday, and it was distressing to witness the ’havoc wrought by the recent disastrous fires in thst town. Five splendid residences were swept away in the space of an hour, leaving desolation in the wake of the devouring (lames. Not only was valuable property destroyed, but there was much (damage to such household effects a* were saved from destruction. We sympathize with all who suffered from tms disaster. Mr. and Mrs. Wra. Gay, of Sharps- burg, and Mrs. Bluford Arnold, of Standing Rock, were guests of the writer's family Sunday. Col. R. W. Adamson and family, of Carrollton, visited relatives in Turin and Senoia on Friday last. Mrs. H. S. Rees, sr., had a severe fall one day last week and was pain fully hurt. We are glad to state, how ever, that she is recovering from her injuries. Farmers were engaged last week in applying nitrate of soda to their wheat and oat crops, and the effect has been wonderful. Everybody is planting corn this week. Sugar cane bedded for seed was dam aged by the late freeze. One man lost Foil worth of seed cane. Mrs. J. B. Shell, sr., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Tom Ezzard, at Ros well. Quite a number of our people are in- disposed this week, Mesdames Xeb Christopher, J. B. Walker and G. 0. Scroggin all being confined by illness. Rev. W. W. Drake, of New Orleans, La., was the guest of his brother, Mr. B. M. Drake, this week. Mrs. Byrd Dominick made a visit to Grifiin Sunday. Miss Norma Jones is spending a few days in Grillln, the guest of her sister, Mrs. C. Owens. March Hist. WELCOME. A large crowd attended the entertain ment given by the Welcome Dramatic Club Friday night, and everybody pro nounced it a success. The sum realized will go towards improving the school- house. Miss Macie Carmichael, who has had charge of the music class at this place for the paBt six months, closed her school Friday and returned Monday to her home near Moreland. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hutchens and Missis Frances Hutchens, Nannie Rut land and Kate Smith, of Newnan, were | visitors here Sunday afternoon. I Messrs. Ewen Chandler and Jim Lane and Misses Lucile Chandler and Ida Lane, of Corner Branch, attended , the singing here Sunday afternoon. Mr. A. B. McKoy lost a valuable horse one day last week, j Mr. Marvin Morrow happened to a serious accident on Thursday last. ! While whittling with a pocket knife he accidentally cut his left wrist. The point of the knife penetrated the pulse artery, cuusing such a fiow of blood that a physician had to he called in to treat the wound. He is now getting along nicely, and we hope will soon he , able to return to school. Mr. Tom Dickson and Miss Macie Carmichael visited friends at Handy Sunday afternoon. a Miss Lucile Chandler, of Corner Branch, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Pete Morrow. The singing given by Miss Rebecca Dickson Sunday night was much en joyed by those present. Mr. ,1. B. Hutchens, of Newnan, con ducted a song service at Providence church Sunday, and we enjoyed some fine singing. Mrs. C. D. Grimes and Mrs. J. E. Luckie, of Handy, spent Wednesday with Mrs. Jesse Grimes. March 31st. No Use to Try and Wear Out Your JCold; it Will Wear You Out Instead. Thousands keep on suffering from coughs anil 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 sati your strength and vi tality unless checked in the early stage- Dr. King's New Discovery is what yon 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. Every girl wants a string to her beau, but she is apt to lose sight of the fact that too many strings spoil the beau. Many a political candidate stands on his record for the purpose of keeping others from getting at it. Carts Old lares, Otter Rentdlti Won't Cere Th' irorM cajr* no mattrr of bow Ion# standing, arc cured by the wonderful, «'lii reliable Dr- Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves Paui aud iicalte at the same tune. 2£c. 60c, ILiX). MADRAS. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wise, of At lanta. motored down Sunday and spent the day with Mr. J. R. W ise and family; Mr. and Mr3. P. H. Wortham. Mr. B. C. Ferrell, and Miss Fannie Bell*- ' Woods, of Newnan, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ferrell. Mr. J. W. Brimer and family, of Roscoe, spent Sunday with Mr ar.d Mrs. J. M. Ferrell. Mr. Lewie Houston, of Corner Branch, was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wood. Mrs. Sallie C. McGee has been con- fin-id to ber bed for several days by ill ness. Mrs. C. F. Wood was shopping in Newnan Saturday. Mr. Hubert Cates was the week-end guest of his uncle, Mr. J. T Hendrix at Raymond. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hendrix and children, of Raymond, visited Mrs. j Lula Cates the past week. Several of our young people walked j to McCollum Sunday afternoon and at- j tended Sunday-school. Quite a number of Madras people at tended quarterly meeting at Andrew Chapel Saturday. Mr. J. R. Wise was in Atlanta on business Friday. Mrs. W. R. P.edwine has been quite ill for several days. Miss Effie Cavender, of Palmetto, was the week-end guest of her aunt, Mrs. J. C. Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Atchison visiter! relatives in Newnan Saturday and Sun day. Mr. N. M. Morris was in College Park Monday. Mrs. J. M. Ferrell and little daugh ter, Minnie, and Mrs. J. C. Herring spent Saturday in Newnan. Our school will celebrate Easter Fri day afternoon with a short programme consisting of recitations, to be followed by an egg-hunt. The following pupils were on the honor roll for March, viz: First grade. Francis Coggin; second grade, Willis Arnold; third grade, Georgia Coggin and Loyd P.edwine; fourth grade, Caro line Arnold, Amma Cook and Lena Fer- reli; fifth grade, Anna Arnold, Bob Arnold and Word Redwine; seventh grade, Lucile Coggin, Jennie Bell Brown, Marion Herring and John Ter rell. March 31st. SHARPSBURC The district meeting of the W. M. S. will meet at Sharpsburg on Wednesday after the fourth Sunday in April. Mr. J. W. Cole, of Moreland, spent Sunday with his brother, Mr. J. R. Cole. Mr. Alton Glass and family, of At lanta, were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Cole. After a pleasant visit to relatives and friends in Fayetteville Mrs. W. L. McLean and two youngest children have returned home. The Woman’s Missionary Society met this week at the home of Mrs. Estep. After a very interesting programme delightful refreshments were served. Mr. J. R. Cole is on the sick list this week. Mrs. R. M. Stevens spent a few days in Atlanta last week. Dr. H. McDonald, of Manchester, was a recent visitor here. Mrs. J. R. Cole, Mrs. G. S. Hardy, and Mrs. A. J. Vineyard went up to Newnan Saturday. Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Wallis moved this week to Fayetteville, where they will make their home in the future. They have many friends here, who re gret very much that they have made this change. Mrs. S. W. Glass is convalescing, after an illness of several days. Mrs. T. A. Bridges spent last week in Newnan. Mr. Horace Haines, of Senoia, visit ed relatives and friends here last week March 31st. A Hint for Coming Maternity In a little book desforned for expectant mothers moro complete Instruction is t:lven in the use of "Mother’s Friend." This Is an external embrocation applied to the abdominal muscles for the purpose of reducing the strain on ligaments, cords and tendons. In thus bringing relief and avoiding pain great good is accomplished. It serves to ease the mind, indirectly has a most beneficial effect upon the nervous system and thousands of women have delightedly told how they were free of r.ausea, had no morning sickness and went through the ordeal with most re markable success. "Mother’s Friend" has been growing In popular favor for more than forty years. In almost every com munity are grandmothers who used it themselves, their daughters have used it and they certainly must know what a Messing it Is when they recommend it so warmly. Strictly an external application it has no other effect than to ease the muscles, cords, ^tendons and ligaments Involved hence Is* perfectly safe to use by all women. It is used very successfully to prevent caking of breasts. "Mother's Friend” Is prepared In th« laboratory of Brudfield Regulator Co, 404 Lamar Bldg., Atlanta, Ga. M. B. MOONEY Wash Goods A beautiful collection of the new spring wash goods in all the newest weaves; we call special attention to the 10c. 15c and 25c grades. A large showing to se lect from. Silks An extra special grade of 36-inch SILK POPLIX at $1 yard—sand, putty, battleship gray. Belgian blue, black, cream and national blue. White Goods The pretty white goods are all here and ready for your choosing —voiles, rice cloths, crepes, lace cloth, dimi ties, madras,' fl a xo ns , lawns, etc. The prices will please. Bleached Domestic Special value in extra fine soft cambric finish domestic that will not turn yellow in laundering. This is an exceptional value— 12 yards for $1 Shadow Laces You know we always have some thing extra in laces. This lot sur passes anything we have yet shown. White, cream and ecru, 10c and 15c. Round Thread, Val Lace Two extra special lots of fine laces in both val and round thread, values from 10c to 25c yard. Bargain prices, 5c and 6c. New Curtain Nets Some exclusive designs in curtain nets in by express this week. The prettiest combination of colorings that we have shown. These are the newest of the new. All are most reasonably priced— 10c to 25c Have You Found Out This? Have you found out that a corset has been designed espe cially for you—designed to bring out and emphasize lines of youthfulness in your figure? '~/JP The greatest corset experts in the world design these mod els. And they have found ways to put into each not only grace ful. youthful lines, but comfort and durability as well. Spring Coat Suits To make a quick clean-up of all spring suits, (only 20 in the lot,) we offer big reduc tions. $25 suits at S16.50 $20 suits at 13.50 $15 suits at 10.75 $12 suits at 9.50 Alterations FREE Try a C-B Corset x - /J \ If you haven't found your own corset — the corset that keeps your figure youthful--lose no time in finding it. The new est C-B models are now ready at our store, and we will be glad to have an opportunity to help you get acquainted with the C-B line—and with your own corset. Billiken Shoes For Men The demand over the entire country for comfort shoes has brought out the Joy Generator for men, (the Billiken.) None ever made that wear so comfortable. See this great shoe for men. $3.50 Middy Twills Devonshire Cloth 36-inch middy twills at 15c. I he best wash goods on the market Bappa Cloth is Devonshire. \\ ears like linen; new The new goods for middies, 36-inch, goods free if colors fade. 32 inches won’t shrink, 15c. wide, price 20c. 40-inch Sea Island Special Two thousand yards fine light-weight sea island; smooth, round thread weave that is very serviceable. 25 yards for $1. All-silk ribbon, 3 inches wide 10c The best corset you ever saw for the price 50c Silk middy laces, white, navy and red 5c Crochet ball holders, a great convenience. 10c Extra special grade of pearl buttons 5c Colored veiningfor wash dresses; 4 yards 10c Special grade misses’ hose white, black, 2 for 25c Princess slips worth $1, $1.23, $1.50, at 75c Classy shirt waists, made of voile and crepe $1.25 Our house dresses are most satisfactory. 81 Splendid middy blouses, fadeless trimmings 50c Extra value in full size pillow cases, pair. 25c Good school tablet with pencil for 5c Beautiful crepe gowns, extra full cut 81 Boys’ blouse waists, well made, fast colors. 25c Fancy nets for guimpes and jumpers. Star Brand crochet cot ton; white, ecru 10c,15c Ladies’ silk lisle hose, beautiful grade, at 25c Af. B. MOONEY