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The Twentieth Century Method Decide What You Want I lien Go Out and Get It Things are popping now, fast, thick and furious. Everyone on tiptoe of expectancy. WHO WHO WHO Who Knows? NEW $5 ANO $10 CLUB OFFER Good until April 16 County News Items Interesting Facts Gathered During thi' Week by Our Regular Correspondents. A Thrilling Sight Right in the Heart ol Newnan's Retail District HAPPENS IN BROAD DAYLIGHT N GRANTVILLE. About the handsomest building in town is the new office of the Grantville Hosiery Mill. Here President Hanks and his office force are located in quar ters that can be well warmed in win ter, well ventilated in summer, and well lighted all the year round. How much damage was done to the fruit crop by the cold of last week is still an unsettled question. The spell was unusual hgre; hut over in Eastern (ieorgia there was enough snow on the last day of March to cover the ground. It is said by those who claim to know the pronunciation of the city in Poland, spelled Przemysl, is Psham'ish. That helps the case a little. Don’t forget that next Sunday is preaching day at the Baptist church. Mr. B. H. Skidmore, an expert ma chinist now putting in some new ma chinery at the yarn mill, belongs to a good old family of the good old North State. He iB one of eighteen children —eight sons and ten daughters. And he says he has an uncle and aunt who are the father and mother of twenty- three children. Ex-President Roose velt ought to know that family. Miss Ruth Nall spent the week-end with homefolks near Turin. The thermometer got up to the neighborhood of HO Wednesday, and more than one citizen hereabout shed his coat. Mrs. L. P. Winter returned from At lanta Tuesday afternoon, where she had been staying with her sister and brother, who had been sick. Both are better now. Services at the Methodist church last Sunday were of unusual interest. The attendance on the Sunday-school was almost a record-breaker, and at the beginning of the preaching service Rev. C. H. Branch received u class of ten children into the church. These ac cessions were the fruits of the recent revival meeting. Rev. L. P. Winter has an engage ment to go over to Comer the last of the week and lecture, and preach there Sunday. He was once pastor in that section of the State, and still has many friends thereabout. At that time South River was a small church, in one of the remotest parts of Madison county; now, in this neighborhood the flourish ing town of Comer stands, with more than a thousand people, twenty busi ness houses, two banks, and a splen did school building. There was an interesting meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church at the home of Mrs. F. T. Meacham on Monday after noon. There was a fine attendance, and the spirit of the meeting was full of hopefulness as to the future work of the members. Mrs. Slaughter Lambert has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Alber- tus W. Smith, at Thomson, and to friends in Augusta. Miss Arlena Bryant is visiting the family of Mr. E. L, Bryant, in Atlan ta. A number of young people from Grantville attended the play at More land Monday night. With the call of the fields and the woods and the streams one should not grow indolent at this season of the year, but this warm air and warmer sunshine bring out any constitutional tendencies one might have to get lazy. Mrs. C. C. Black, of LaGrange, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hopson. Mrs. J. O. Albright spent Tuesday in Newnan. Miss Ethel Banks was home from Brenau College for Easter. Mrs. John Wilkerson and children, of Hogansville, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. White. Mrs. Fuller and Mrs. T. M. Zellars have gone to Culver, Ind., to visit the latter’s son, Mr. Thomas Edward Zel lars. Mr. Aldee Nall, whose health has not been good for some time, went up to Atlanta Monday to put himself under the treatment of Dr. Willis Jones. Along about 4 p. m. even-one was star tled by a wild shriek, and it seemed that an army of people broke loose all at one time and were running up the main street in search of the scream. The crowds congregated so fast and packed the streets so that it was almost impossible to see from the outside what the terrible thing was that had happened. Men, wo men and children, black and white, were craning their necks to get a glimpse of what they thought must be something very much out of the ordinary. The more venturesome lads climbed telephone posts to look down in the center of that vast mob of people, and one woman tug ging away for dear life and hanging onto her hat with one hand and dragging a lit tle three-year-old kid, frightened to dem to get right where she thought the < our n ’ of all the excitement was and. fin,i,' n „T e way blocked by the dense mob ySfe "For heaven's sake make way, men i ,, give the poor creature some air!" dl '° Suddenly, and without any warniti the crowds began to fall back’ almost a fast as they had gathered, and in a ) m .“ an instant the street was cleared ai , a st and through the space left bv the disin pearing crowd came a handsome Ford Touring Car bearing a flaming banner which read: "I won the first prize in Th Herald's contest.” Of course, thi- \ Va ! just a dream that was told in the office this morning by our "Devil.” He i, j Us , crazy to know who is going to win that car. Mrs. Anna Jeter has returned home, after spending some time with her mother, Mrs. John Burdett, at Lone Oak. who has been dangerously ill. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Stanton, of Greensboro, N. C., and Mrs. O. M. I Simmons, of LaGrange, are visiting I their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Park. Mr. and Mrs. Mosie Turner, of Lone I Oak, were here Wednesday. Mr. J. H. Arnold received a car-load of cattle last week, shipped from a champion herd of Heresfords at Jack- son, Miss. Mr. Arnold is one of the most successful farmers of this section, and is demonstrating the practicability and profit of raising good cows and other stock in this part of the country. April 7th. GRANTVILLE CIVIC LEAGUE. The Civic League held its regular meeting at the school building Friday afternoon, March 26, at 2 p. m. Min utes of last meeting were read by Mrs. Brasch, the Secretary being absent. Fifteen members were present, these answering to roll-call with a quotation from Nature. Two important changes in the consti tution were discussed and voted upon. The president reported the proof of Year Book as satisfactory, and assured the league that the booklets would be very attractive. The Junior League committee re ported enthusiasm and interest on the part of the new organization of Jun iors. Mrs. W. G. Sadler is a splendid leader, and will doubtless perfect a very active body of civic workers. Mrs. John White read a most excel lent paper on “Cleaner Premises.” It was clear-cut and logical, and con tained good ideas, which, if carried out, would make Grantville a most at tractive little city. “Over in the Meadow,” a selection from Wadsworth, was read by one of the members. The new ball ground at the rear of school building was discussed, then inspected by all members of the league. It i 8 quite an addition to the school grounds and will give much pleasure to the pu! pils. Our Year Book will soon be in the hands of each member of the league, and, having our programmes outlined ahead, we will each know our part, and can make our meetings more interesting. I trust we will not let our interest and enthusiasm wane, hut ever be on the alert, active and co operative in everything that pertains to the betterment of Grantville and her people. Rosa Wyatt. Press Agent, Rheumatism Yields Quickly to Sloan’s You can’t prevent an attack of rheu matism from coming on, but you can stop it almost immediately. Sloan's Liniment, gently applied to the sore joint or muscle, penetrates in a few minutes to the inflamed spot that causes the pain. It soothes the hot, tender, swollen feeling, and in a very short time brings a relief that is almost unbelievable until you experience it. Get a bottle of Sloan’s Liniment for2fic. of any druggist and keep it in the house —against colds, sore and swollen joints, lumbago, sciatica and like ailments. Your money back if not satisfied, hut it does givi almost instant relief. $5 Clubs, 90,000 extra votes $10 Clubs, 190,000 extra votes Sec another page (or full particulars IT CAN BE YOURS. WILL IT? GRAND PRIZE Big Semi-Weekly Offer First Period Second Period April 10, 12, 13 April 14, 15, 16 Closes 9 p. m. Closes 9 p. m. 123,000 extra votes each Period. See another page lor full particulars TURIN. Thp district tnei ling for the fourth riisirict of the V enom Baptist Asso ciation mil ho liehl with Turin Baplisl church on Wideediy ai d Thursday before die third Sunday in July, being the 14 h and 15 h days of tin* month The dial rid is cimpomdof 17 churches, 2,3(H> members, 60 deacons, and 6 or dain*preacher", \i'/: J S. Haid.iwnv. E. W. Stone, J II Cnwitr'. K. C Smith, J K. I). Taylor and I). S Roes. l)r. Pickiml, preaid' nt of Merror Uni versity. is •xpected to attend the meeting aid (leach during the sestion. The giod people of Turin will ki ‘p open house dining tho meeting, and-I is t oped that all el.inches will send full delegation". '1 hedi mb of Mrs. Rebecca Lester, report! d in the last issue of The Her ald, bionglit sadness to the hearts of many friends in our community, she having resided here for si veral years, She was a most estimable wi man. and held in high ngiitd by all who knew her Neither the cooing of the dove nor the plaintive notes of the whippoorwill have luen heard as yet. These are sure harbingers of spung. and winter will not rilux her giip until we hear them. Mrs. Mary Moses is in Newnan this week, the guest of Miss Cli-one Hit n. After a w ek's visit with he- daugh ter, Airs. T. M. Ezzard, at Roswell, Mrs. J. B. Shell, sr., has returned home. S- mini r is on a visit to Mrs. K A. Gordon, in Mr. W. H. h » daughter, Atlanta. Mis D. 11 the guest, of Hill, of Bronv.-ood, was her sisu r, Mis. O. 1’. Lindsey, this week. Miss Maty Hunter visited in New nan this week Mrs. Geo Neely, of Newnan. was the guest of Dr E. L. Merrill and family Sunday and Monday. Mrs. G. I'. Si n gem continues quite ill. we restet to state. Mis. V. B. Ingram, jr., > Litre fri nda at Brooks on Saturday am. Sunday last. April 7th. A Sluggish Liver Needs Attention. Let you liver get torpid and you are in for a spell of misery. Everybody gets an attack now and then. Thous ands of people keep their livers active and healthy hv using Dr. King’s New Life Pills. Fine for the stomach, too. Stop the dizziness, constipation, bil iousness and indigestion, Clenr the blood. Only 25c. at your druggists’. MADRAS. Rev. S. D. Cremean filled his regular appointment here Saturday and Sun day. He was accompanied by his wife, daughter, and Miss Barnes all being dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Junes. Spring has at last arrived, and we hope is hero to stay. Our farmers are busy this wi ek planting corn. Most of them are planting a larger acreage than usual. Misses Maftie Bowen and Sarah Hop- I ins ami Mr. Albert Bowen, all of Noonan, were Sunday guests of Miss Laura Arnold. Mrs. Sallie C. McGee spent a 'ew days this week with Newnan friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Barronton and family, of Palmetto, spent Sunday with Mr. J. T. Ferrell and family. Mr. and Mrs W. A. McWhorter, Mrs. W. O. Ballard and Mr. J. 0. Warwick came down from Atlanta to at'end the Wise-Grimes wedding, and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wise and Miss Fannie Wise for a few days. Misses Nona, lma and Floy Dennis ! and Miss Mvrene Duncan, all of New- I nan, were guests of the Misses Cog gin Sunday. Mr. Robt. Burks and sister, Miss Ruby, from near Newnan, attended services here Sunday and were guests fer the day of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wood. Mrs. M. E. Bearden, of Fayetteville, is spending the week with Mrs. J. T. Ferrell. Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Herring and children worshiped at Macedonia Sun day. Miss Mattie Ferrell spent the week- ei if with her aunt, Mrs. P. H Worth am, in Newnan. Despite the inclement weather quite a number of visitors came out to the Eas'er i xercises and egg hunt Friday afternoon. It was a jolly occasion, espi dally fur the youngsters. Mr Jake Coggin went up to Atlanta Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Crawford and daughter, Lucy, of Cassville, were •erk-i nd guusls of Dr. and Mrs. W. R. lledwin... Mrs. J. F. Cook and Mrs. J. C. Her ring and children spent Tuesday with relatives near Macedonia. Mrs. Calvin Alexander and children, of Palmetto, visited Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Whitti-more Sunday. Mrs. E. D. Redwine, of Atlanta, | spent a few days last week with Mad- j ras relatives. Somehow the honor roll in last I week's issue of The Herald was con fused, the fifth grade being omitted and the sixth grade printed as the fifth. It should have read thus: Fifth grade, Nancie Arnold, LaTrelle Cook, Eliza beth Wise; sixth grade, Anna Arnold, Bob Arnold, Word Redwine, Ella Mae Ferrell; seventh grade, Annie Lou Coggin, An event of unusual interest was the marriage of Miss-Emma Wise and Mr. Harvey Grimes, which occurred Ht high noon on the 31st ult., at the home of the bride’s brother, Mr. J. R. Wise, Rev. S. D. Cremean officiating. Owing to a recent bereavement in the bride’s family it was a very quiet, hut beauti ful affair. Only the relatives and a few intimate friends were present. The bride never looked prettier than on this occasion in her goingaway coat- suit of navy blue cloth. The many handsome presents received fully at tested the popularity of this well- known and highly esteemed couple. The bride lias a host of friends in this community, who regret to lose her from our midst, but wi9h for her and her husband much happiness and pros perity through life. They will make their home near Handy, where Mr. Grimes is engaged in farming. You can’t judge a woman’s religion bv the bonnet she wears to church. LIV-VER-LAX All the Effectiveness, Not the Effect of Calomel. Liv-Ver-Lax is one of the most im portant medical discoveries of recent years. For a long time medical ex perts. realizing the harmful effects of calomel, have been striving to find a liver.cleanser that would be just as ef- fectivt as calomel, and yet he abso lutely harmless in its action. Recently this remedy was actually put forth by L. K. '-rigshy, in his LiV-Ver-LaX. Ltv VeuV.ax is a harmless vegetable compound designed solely for the treat ment of live complaint. The immedi ate favor it has met with in thousands of homes is p"oof positive of its real value. Ifyoufeel worn out, tongue coated, and skin sallow, don't delay utvtl it becomes dangerous, nip the trouble in the bud with Liv-Ver-Lax. Insist on the genuine, bearing the signature and 1 keness of L. K. Grigsby, which is guaranteed to give satisfaction or mon ey refunded. For sale by John R. Cates Drug Co. BUCKEYE. The farmers of this community are busy preparing their land for cotton. Some have finished planting corn. Mr. Joe Story was on the sick list Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Story visited the family of Mr. C. S. Story, near Wel come, Sunday. The Easter egg hunt given by Mrs Rose Martin for her school Friday afternoon was much enjoyed. Mr. Hall Carmichael, of Carrollton, a teacher in the A. and M. School, was a visitor at Mr. Bennie Pearson’s Sat urday and Sunday. Mr. Loyd Payton, of Riverside, lost a fine hog last week. Messrs. Jimmie Story and Loyd Pav- ton visited friends at Handy Sunday afternoon. Mr. Jim Luckie has lost, several fine hogs with cholera, and others are sick. Mr. and Mrs. John Beavers, of Mt. Carmel, worshiped at Elim Sunday, anu took dinner with Mr. Charlie Wortham and family. There is an epidemic of colds in our community. April 7th. SECOND PRIZE IN GOLD ROCK SPRING. Our Sunday-school had an unusually large attendance Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Parrott were shopping in Newnan Saturday. Miss Mary Jean Mattox visited home- folks near White Ork Saturday unci Sunday. We are having some pretty weather now. The party given by the Misses Pitts Saturday night was t-rjoyea by a large crowd. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Parrott, of Aber deen, were the guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Parrott. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. West McDonald was buried at this place Sunday afternoon Mrs. F. M. Parrott spent last week with her son, Mr. C. C. Parrott, near Palmetto. April 7th. - - ■ - - — Whooping Cough. Well—everyone knows the effect, of pine forests on c ttghs. Dr. Bell’s Pine- Tar-Honey is a remedv whic t hiin's quick relief for w hooping cough, loosens the niucou , soothes the lining of the throat and lungs, ami makes the couch ing spells less severe. A family with growing children should not be with out it. Keep it handy for all coughs and colds. 25c. at your druggists’. Electric Bitters a Spring Tome. THIRD PRIZE $30 IN GOLD FOURTH PRIZE $20 IN SILVER TEN PER CENT. TO ALL NON-WINNERS THE NEWNAN HERALD’S Great Automobile Contest NEWNAN, GA.