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Official Organ of Coweta County.
J«». E. Brawn. Kill" M. OrponUr.
BROWN & CARPKNTER.
suitor* and puni.isiirns.
I>. WINTER. Contrlhutlmt Editor.
A VASlSHIXt; IIO ST.
The Confederate reunion will he he
in Richmond, Va., the first of June.
The Governor of that State, in urg
ing the Governors of the Southern
States to attend, called attention to the
probability that this would perhaps be
the last reunion to he held in the erst
while capital of the Southern Confed
eracy. By the time that city's turn
will come again, in all human likelihood
there will be no Confederate veterans
to meet unywhere. Only the frag
ments of great armies were surrendered
by I,ec and Johnston fifty years ago.
Only remnants of these fragments re
main. The scythe of Time has slain
more than perished on the battlefields,
or died in hospitals, or succumbed to
exposure and hardship in camp. It is
a vanishing army that remains.
We honor the best that is in men
when we recall and pay homage to the
courage and patriotism and martyr-
spirit of our fathers in the great strug
gle which ended a half century ago.
We may say that the Civil War was
unfortunate; that it ought not to
have been; that hasty words and a bit
ter sectional spirit brought it on; and
that, at last, it grew out of a misin
terpretation of the Constitution, which
was at best but a compromise. But
after all is said, the alternative was
presented to every citizen of the seced
ing States of becoming a rebel against
his own State, or a rebel against the
United States. One cannot wonder
thnt all loyal Southerners chose the
latter. It should not be forgotten that
the Civil War was but the outburst of
fires thut had been kindled and were
burnirg fiercely below the surface long
before the conflagration began. It
was no surprise to the men of the
times wbo had open eyes for the future.
Some may say that it. v as unneces
sary; maybe so, but it was inevitable.
But the battle fires have been ex
tinguished and only a few aged men re
main as reminders of a struggle that
still appeals to the heroic spirit of
every true man. Let us honor these
men. They will not be with us long,
and the cause for which they fought
wuh not, after all, a “LoBt Cuuso.”
But for their valor, and the valor of
their departed comrades, this country
had not known the peace thnt blesses
us these bright spring days, when all
the rest of the world is at war.
Gen. Hugh L. Scott, Chief of the U.
S. millitary stall - , is worthy of all
honor, not because he has won a great
victory on a bloody field of battle, but
because he has won a notable victory
of peace, lie went unarmed among
some Indians in Utah, who were har
boring some of their tribe charged with
murder, and brought out the accused
parties with the full consent of the
tribe, and accomplished this feat —for
such it was-by gaining the confidence
of the Indians. Some day men will
learn that there is a better way to set
tle differences between nations, as
there is between individuals, than going
to war. We shall hegin to learn this,
possibly, when we cease to teach our
children in school thnt the heroes of
our history were its great fighters.
That mother was right who said not
long ago, "I am not raising my sons to
be soldiers."
One other comfort in connection with
this war is that when the nations of
Europe come out of it they will be too
poor to fight another such war in a cen
tury. And maybe, by that time, the
millennium will have come.
The Georgia editors will meet at
Eastman on the loth of July, and later
take a trip down to Brunswick, where,
'tis said, some of them will take their
annual bath in the waters of the At
lantic.
They do say thut Gov.-elect Harris
bad to leave the State to get a little
rest from the office-seekers, so as to be
ready to enter upon his duties ns Chief
Magistrate when the proper time comes.
If for no other reason, the close of
the great war will be a relief in the
fact that it will not make it necessary
for us to try to pronouce outlandish
European names.
If a law could be enacted and en
forced that would put all the lazy
fathers to work the question of child
labor would be more easily settled.
Pinkard Smith.
In the 76th year of his age, l’inkard
Smith entered into rest at his home in
Birmingham, Ala., on Jan. 4, 1915. He
was horn in Coweta county, Ga.,
June 4, 1839, the son of Rev. Geo. E.
and Martha Smith. He married Miss
Elizabeth Wihiams, Jan. 19, i860, who,
with sons and daughters, survive him.
He was a Confederate soldier, a mem
ber of Co. D, Fifty-third Georgia regi
ment, under Col. Doyal. Let his sur
viving cor rades and friends cherish his
memory ss a gallant, brave soldier, an
honored citizen, and a faithful Chris
tian. J. A. Hunnicutt.
Athens, Ga., April 8th.
RAYMOND.
Raymond is budding with the Hpring.
The war panic hit her hard, hut like
the mighty srquaya “cut down," she
springs from the Btump and liveH on.
| Her enterprises nre humming again,
and her people huve awakened to new
life and energy. Backed by Col. R. F.
| Sheddcn’s ambition ami determination
she will yet be a town of note. Why
shouldn't she grow? The health of
her people is as near perfect as any in
the State. Her territory is rich in re
sources. So just watch her grow.
Mr. S. K Webb, chief machinist of
taymond Cooperage Co., bus moved
his family here and is occupying the
Mulkey bungalow.
Mr. R. W. Brawner, of Columbus,
superintendent of the Central railway,
was in Raymond Wednesday.
Mr. J. W. Melson, of Newnan, was
here Tuesday looking after his farm
ing interests.
Mrs. F. J. Flannery and children, of
Newnan, returned home Wednesday
from a visit to her mother, Mrs, Vir
ginia Hailey.
Mrs. I’orler Griffith and children, of
Atlanta, will arrive Friday to spend
the week-end with Mrs. J. E. Gilbert.
Mr. and Mrs. ./. R. Gable spent Fri
day in Newnan shopping.
Miss Ruth Bailey returned Monday
from a pleasant stay of a day or so in
Newnan.
Messrs. Harry Her and B. H. Glenn,
of Opelika, spent Sunday with the
Misses Webb.
Mrs. G. S. Bonner and children are
visiting relatives at Cedurtown.
Miss Jennie Puckett, of Moreland,
will spend next week with Mrs. C. II.
Gilbert.
Mr. J. R. Pyle is running the grist
mill at this place.
Miss Lucile Graves has closed her
school at Farmdale, and iB spending
her vacation with homefolks here.
Misses Dollie and Ruth Bailey will
spend Friday in Atlanta.
Mrs. Webb and daughters spent
Monday in Newnan shopping.
Mrs. J. S. Lee left Tuesday after
noon for Sanford, Fla., being called
there by the death of her sister, Miss
,1 immie Glass, which occurred Tuesday
morning.
April 15th.
Fourth District Meet.
On Thursday evening of last week
the union station in Newnan was
crowded with about ninety enthusiastic
boys, girls and teachers waiting for
the train to take them to Carrollton,
where the high school meet of the
Fourth Congressional district was to
be held. During the short journey the
extra coaches was made to ring with
merry songs and yells, in which New-
nun generously included the opposing
schools.
The delegates received a royal wel
come upon arriving at Carrollton. Au
tomobiles awuited at the station to
take them to the homes where they
were to be entertained, and the hosts
soptnod to spare no pains to make their
guests comfortable and happy.
Next morning at 9 o’clock the chapel
of the Carrollton high school was teem
ing with excitement over the debate:
“Resolved, That Capital Punishment
Should Be Abolished.” In the prelimi
naries of the previous day Newnan had
been victorious over all opponents, A.
& M. being second, and the final debate
was to take place between these two
schools. Messrs. Glenn Post and Thos.
Bradley, of Newnan, championed the
affirmative side, and Messrs. Bell and
Whittaker, of Carrollton, tile negative.
Tbo decision of the judges was unani
mous in favor of the affirmative.
After the debate a basket ball game
took place between Newnan and Car
rollton high schools. The Newnan team
was victorious in a score of 17 to 5.
The dinner hour, always a welcome
one, was made doubly so by Congress
man Adamson, wbo entertained the
visitors, Carrollton teachers and con
testants at his home. The entire house
was thrown open to bis guests, and the
Judge, in bis own inimitable mannet,
received and made them at home. A
distinguished receiving line, headed by
Judge Freeman, of Newnan, added lus
tre to the occasion.
Al 2 o’clock the grand stand on the
A. & M. athletic field was crowded to
its utmost, and excitement ran high
over the athletic feats. The contest
ants were followed with eager interest
throughout their twelve pound puts,
running broad and high jumps, 100-
yard dashes and hurdle races, and ex
citement reached its highest pitch when
Newnan came out victor in the relay
race, which ended the programme.
Newnan made a most creditable dis
play on the athletic field, but her most
brilliant achievements were in the lit
erary contests.
Alter the games a delightful recep
tion was given by the students and fac
ulty of the A. & M. The guests were
greatly refreshed after their strenuous
afternoon, and they will remember this
occasion as one of the happiest in their
perfect visit to Carrollton.
The evening was pasesu most pleas
antly and profitably at the city hall,
where an excellent programe was given
by high school girls with great credit
to the performers.
Next morning the hoys gave a pro
gramme that quite rivaled that of the
evening before, and even a poor proph
et could see in this interesting assem
bly many embryo statesmen of the fu
ture. After the programme the winners
in the various contests were announced.
Newnan und West Point shared the
honors, each averaging 21 points, and
the Hoke Smith cup will divide its time
between the two schools, Newnan win
ning 13 points in the literary contests
and West Point 6.
Everyone is looking forward to the
meet in LsGrange next year with high
expectations.
The following pupils of Newnan were
successful in different contests: Glenn
Post, Thos. Bradley, Mary Atkinson,
Willella Murphev, Arthur Murphey, Sa
rah Hall, Robt. Barge, Wm. Askew,
John Simms, Julian Carpenter, John
Daniel. Gold medals were won by Glenn
Post and Thus. Bradley, and by Thos.
fjur nllrtr tic ' -' l. j, ■ , lcr. n f r the
rnotng Infant. ,-it i..j same time
the subject ; - I la iv. r before
Know what to do that will add
... tin physical comfort of expectant
motherhood Is a subject thut has Inter
ested most women of all times. One of
the real helpful things Is an < xt'-rnal
abdominal application sold In mo t drug
stores under the name of ‘'.Mother’s
friend." We have known so many grand
mothers. who In tlielr younger days
relied upon this remedy, and who recom
mend It to their own daughters that It
certainly must he what Its nanv Indi
cates. They have used It for Its direct
Influence upon the muscles, cord--, liga
ments and tendo; s as It alms to afford
relief from tne strain and pnln so often
unnecessarily sc vero during tin: p, rlod of
expectancy.
Every woman should mention "Mother's
Friend" when tic stork Is the subject of
conversation. An Interesting llttl- book
Is mailed free upon application to Brnd-
fl* lil Regulator Co., 40o l.amar Hldg.,
Atlanta, On. It refers to many things
that women like to read about.
(b-» or recommend a bottle of “Mother’s
•" to-ijey c-i 1 write for the hook.
Bradley and Willella Murphey in pen
manship.
It was a very reluctant delegation
that took the train back to Newnan
Saturday morning and every heart was
overflowing with appreciation of the
many kindnesses shown them during
their visit. May the time come in the
near future when Newnan will be able
to show her appreciation in a more
practical way than by the thanks which
so poorly express her feelings. B.
Famous Case Has Romantic Ending.
While attending a Thanksgiving party
at the home of Frank McWaters, near
Gorinth, in November, 1912, Dawson
Taylor, a well-known young man of
Heard county, became involved in an
altercation with his host. In the un
fortunate afi’raj which followed Mc
Waters was shot and killed and his son
was seriously wounded. Taylor was
indicted at the next regular term of
Heard Superior Court for murder and
also for assault with intent to murder.
He was tried at the same term of court,
found guilty of voluntary manslaugh
ter, and sentenced to seven years in
the penitentiary. A motion made by
the defendant’s counsel for a new trial
was overruled by Judge Freeman, and
the appeal was carried to the Appellate
Court, which sustained the ruling of
the lower court. Taylor’s lawyers
then filed another motion for new trial
on extraordinary grounds, and upon the
showing made at the second hearing
the motion was granted. The case
then stood for trial at the March term,
1914, of Heard Superior Court, hut on
the day before court convened Taylor
underwent an operation for appendi
citis and was unable to appear. On
account of his condition he was then
admitted to bail. At the September
term of court the case was again con
tinued on account of illness in the
family of one of defendant's counsel,
hut at the March term this year Tay
lor went to trial and was acquitted. A
brother of Frank McWaters was the
prosecutor, while the chief witness for
the defense was the former’s daughter.
Miss Newtie McWaters, who gave evi
dence that materially weakened the
State’s case and undoubtedly turned
the scales in favor of the accused. For
months before the tragedy it was
known to their friends that Miss Mc
Waters and Taylor were sweethearts,
and she accompanied him to the party
at the home of her uncle on the night
of the unfortunate killing. When
questioned on the witness stand she
frankly admitted that she was engaged
to the defendant, and no proof was
needed that she had stood by him
loyally throughout the ordeal of prison
confinement, during his illness, and the
long drawn out fight in the courts that
finally resulted in his acquittal. The
jury made up their verdict on Friday
night of court week. On Tuesday fol
lowing Miss McWaters and Taylor came
to Newnan and were united in marriage
by Rev. S. D. Cremean, the ceremony
taking place at the minister’s home in
this city. It is doubtful if a happier
couple ever stood before the altar, and
it is hoped by their friends that they
may continue to be happy in their
Heard county home.
Col. ,W. C. Wright was leading coun
sel for Taylor, and has been warmly
congratulated by his confreres at the
bar upon what is regarded as a remark
able legal victory, considering what
was thought at first to he a hopeless
case.
Aim high and keep within reach of
your ammunition.
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Contain Mercury,
fth mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such
jirtides should never In* used except on prescrip
tions from reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is tenfold to the good you cun possi
bly derive from them. Hall’s Catarrh Curt*, man
ufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. O.. con
tains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood ami mucous surfaces of
the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be
sure and get the genuine. It is taken internally
and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists. Price 75c. per bottle.
Take Hall's Familv Pills for constipation.
Legal Notices.
Application for Twelve Months’ Support.
GEORG1A—Cowkta County:
The return of the appraisers setting apart twelve
months’ support to the family of H P. Counts,
deceased, having been filed in my office, all per-
s ms concerned are cited to show cause by the first
Monday in May. 1915. why said application for
twelve months' support should not be granted.
This April 6. 1915. Pro. fee. $3.
L. A. PERDUE. Ordinary.
Application for Leave to Sell.
GEORGIA—Cowkta County:
Emma Belle Orr, administrator on the estate
of Thos. E. ’/-liars, deceased, having applied to
the Court of Ordinary of said county for leave to
sell the stocks and bonds of said decease!, all per
sons concerned are required to show cause in said
Court by the first Monday in May next, if any
they can. why said application should not be
granted. This April 6. 1915. Pro. fee. S3.
L. A. PERDUE. Ordinary.
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them. We have a complete line of toilet articles. Perhaps you do not know
that we have Vantine’s Oriental Perfumes and Toilet Requisites. We wish to
commend this line to you. You will find the line most complete and every
article of the best quality. You will make no mistake when you buy Vantine’s.
In making our drug store your drug store, remember that you will get the
best of service and the best of quality at the right prices. We are glad to wait
on you and appreciate your confidence.
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And Mere It Is—
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$7.45
These suits are new suits for spring and summer,
and are tailored by expert tailors according to the
season’s fashions. Thej r are real bargains, and you
must come quick to get your size.
Call for your shoes I gave away last Saturday.
See announcement in my window.
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Application for Twelve Months’ Support.
GEORGIA—Coweta County:
The return of the appraisers setting apart
twelve months’ support to the family of P. B.
Murphey. deceased, having been tilt'd in my of
fice. all persons concerned are cited to show cause
by the first Monday in May. 1915, why said ap
plication for twelve months’ support should not
be granted. This April 6, 1915. Pro. fee. S3.
* L. A. PERDUE. Ordinary.
To All Whom it May Concern.
GEORGIA—Cowkta County:
The estate of Mrs. Lucy B Davis, late of said
county, deceased, being unrepresented and not
l’kely to be represented, all persons concerned are
required to show cause in the Court of Ordinary of
<iaid county, on the first Monday in May next,
whv such administration rhoujd not be vested in
the County Administrator. This April 6.1915. Pro.
«3. L. A. PERDUE. Ordinary,
and ex-officio Clerk C. O.
Letters of Dismission.
GEORGIA—Cowkta County :
J W. Trammell, administrator on the entateof
Mrs. M. E. Trammell, deceased, having'applied to
the Court of Ordinary of saki county for letters of
dismission from his saki trusu, all persons con
cerned are required to show cause in said Court
t Ant Mnntliv in Miv next- if any they
can, why said application should not be granted.
This April 6. 1915. Trs. fee, $3.
L. A. PERDUE. Ordinary.
Application for Leave to Sell.
GEORGIA—Cowkta County:
P. Neill, administrator on the estate of Mrs.
Willie R. Bradley, deceased, having applied to
the Court of Ordinary of said county for leave
to sell the lands and stocks of said deceased, all
persons.concernod are required to show cause in
said Court by the first Monday in May next, if any
they can. why said application should not be
granted. This April 6, 1915. Prs fee. $3.
L A. PERDUE, Ordinary,
Letters of Administration.
GEORGIA—Coweta County :
Sallic Finley having applied to the Court of Or
dinary o! said county for letters of administration
de bonis r.on. cum tesUimento annexe, on the es
tate of .1 «. B. Heard, late of said county, de
ceased. id I persons concerned are required to
show cause in said Court by the first Monday in
May next, if any they can. why saki application
should not be granted. This April 6. 1915. Prs.
fee. S3. L- A. PERDUE. Ordinary.
Shenli’s Sales ior May.
.. ohGI.t—Coweta County:
VYill be sold before the Court-house door in New
nan. Coweta county. Ga., on the first Tuesday in
May next, between the legal hours of sale, to
the highest and best bidder, the following de
scribed property, to-wit:
One and one-half acres of land, situate in the
town of Senoia, Coweta county. Ga., being the
land purchased by defendant in fi. fa. from J. * •
Hunnicutt, J. H. Jones and J. R. Brantley
which she now resides, and bounded as follow
On the north by land of T. W. Methvin. on t •'-*
east by street called "new cut road.” on the w*
by lands of John Wo-xls and Caroline Harris. ar.«l
on the south by public road. Levied on a-- the
life interest in said property of Susan Grice u>
satisfy a fi. fa. issued from the Justice Court oi
the 691st district, G. M.. in favor of Powers «
Hand vs. the said Susan Grice. Defendant in u.
fa. notified in terms of the law. This March
1915. Prs. fee, $5.58.
Also, at the same time and place, a certain horn-
and lot in the ci»y of Newnan. said State ana
county, being lot No. 8 of the Sargent plat, on
Dewey street, and bounded as follows: On
north by Dewey street fifty feet, on the east
lot No. 10 ninety-five feet, on the south by rhun”
lot fifty feet, and on the west by J. H. Widerer
ninety-five feet. Levied on as the property
Dallas Gibson to satisfy a distress warrant issu*
from the City Court of Newnan in favor of n.
Glov- Co. vs. the said Dallas Gibson. Defends
in fi. la. notified in terms of the law. This Ov
10. 1913. Pro. fee. $3.90. ■ „■»
J. D. BREWSTER. Shen.T._
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